The Killing of a Sacred Deer

- Nice watch. - Thanks.

- What's the water resistance? - 200 meters.

- And it's got a date display? - Yes, it does.

I might have gone for a metal strap instead of a leather strap.

- Really? - Yes.

I think I'd prefer a metal strap.

I've had this one for years. It's as good as new.

- What's the water resistance? - 100 meters.

- How long have you had it? - Nine years.

A little bored of it, actually.

I've been thinking of getting a new one for quite a while now.

Okay, this is what we'll do. We'll go to the place where I bought mine.

If I tell them you're a colleague, a friend,

they'll definitely give you a discount.

Both the owner and his father have been patients of mine for some time,

so I know them quite well. Think about it.

- Hi. - Hi.

Sorry to keep you waiting. Ah, did you eat?

I just had some apple pie.

Do you mind if I go grab something to eat before we go? I'm starving.

Sure. No problem.

Are you sure you don't want anything? Chicken wings or--

No, thanks, I'm fine. Do you have money? I can give you some.

No, I've got money, thanks. I'll be right back.

- Did you get a haircut? - Do you like it?

Looks great.

Aren't you going to eat your fries?

- I'm saving them till last. - Why?

I really like fries. I always save them for last.

I do that, too.

- Sorry I was late today, Steven. - It doesn't matter.

I was over at a friend's house.

He got a new motorcycle. I wanted to check it out.

He took me for a ride. That's why I was late.

It's fine.

He even let me ride it for a little bit.

I hope you were wearing helmets.

Yeah, of course we were. We weren't going very fast anyway.

I got you a present.

Oh, thank you very much. What is it?

- - What is it?

It's very nice.

Can I give you a hug?

Thank you very much.

- -

- That's fantastic. - It's water resistant

- up to 200 meters. - Does this come off?

I prefer a leather strap.

It comes off, yes. You can put on any strap you like.

But metal are more hard-wearing, that's why I got you the metal strap.

It's more expensive, too.

- Hey, Dad. - Hmm!

Do you remember Claire, my friend from school?

- Yes. - It's her birthday

and she's having a party in two weeks, at her place.

- Most of the class are invited. Can I go? - We'll see.

Dad, if Kim goes to the party, can I go with her?

I don't know, darling.

Your mother and I will discuss it and we'll see.

I'd say they can go. Claire is a very nice girl.

She's the girl you met at the mall with her parents

who asked about becoming a doctor.

She's the one who wants to be a cardiologist.

Yes, I remember.

How was work today?

Fine. How about you?

I've decided to make some changes at the clinic.

I think I'm gonna get it painted and buy a new couch.

Look at you all hunched over like that.

How many times do I have to tell you, you'll strain your back?

Your hair is practically trailing in your food.

Bob, you promised me you'd get a haircut and you still haven't done it.

- I'll get a haircut. - Tomorrow.

Not tomorrow, Dad. After the party.

I like his hair long. He has lovely hair.

- What about mine? - You have lovely hair, too.

We all have lovely hair.

I bought that dress that you liked.

I'll wear it for you tomorrow.

I can't show it to you now, it needed alterations. I'm picking it up tomorrow.

- The black one? - It was the black one you liked,

- wasn't it? - Yes.

The other one looked great on you, too. But I think the black one was perfect.

I'm worried it's a little too short.

I'd like it better if it were below the knee.

You look amazing, however long or short the dress is.

Tomorrow I'm gonna bake a lemon cake and nobody's gonna eat any of it but you.

Not even the kids?

- Not even the kids. - Poor kids.

Did I tell you Bob announced the other day that he wants to be an ophthalmologist?

Yes, you did.

Bob would be a coal miner if you were one, too.

Could you turn on some more light, please?

General anesthetic?

General anesthetic.

How's that?

Perfect.

- Martin. - Yeah.

Look, I've told you, best not to come to the hospital without calling me first.

I know, you're right. I'm sorry. I just wanted to thank you again.

And to show you my new strap I got for my watch.

I, uh, exchanged the, uh, metal strap for a leather one.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to put you in this awkward position.

Goodbye.

Martin. Come here.

What kind of strap did you get?

- Brown leather. - Show me.

- It's very nice. - You think so?

- Or are you just saying that? - No, I really like it.

Next time you want to come here, please call me first. You have my number.

It's for your own good.

I might be with a patient, or in surgery, or in a meeting.

There's no point in you waiting around if I can't see you.

It's for your own-- Good morning.

Good morning, Steven, I have those test results.

Shall I leave them on the desk?

Please do. Yeah, I'll take a look at them

- in a minute. - All right.

We've got the same watch.

Let me introduce you.

This young man, is one of my daughter's school mates.

I ran into Martin and his parents at the mall last week.

He told me he's very interested in medicine.

- He wants to be cardiologist. - Ah...

I suggested he stop by sometime...

so he can see what being a doctor's really about.

Martin, this is Matthew. Great friend of mine.

And an excellent anesthesiologist.

That's great.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too. Let me know when you're ready.

I've got to go back in now.

We'll talk on the phone to arrange our next meeting. All right?

Okay. Goodbye.

I think your breathing's really improved over the last three months.

That's what the choir director said, too.

Did you tell her to move you closer to the front?

Yes, I did. She said she'd see what she can do.

Bob, did you water the plants?

Mum said she would water them.

Your mother works very hard.

That's why we said it would be nice to help out all that we can.

And we agreed that Kim would take care of walking the dog.

And you would take care of the plants.

How about I walk the dog and Kim can do the plants?

You're too young to be wandering around at night, by yourself.

- Thanks for the brush. - You're welcome.

We have to go.

Tell Bob to water the plants now that the sun has gone down.

I watered them already. Come on, we're gonna be late.

- Goodnight, darling. - Goodnight.

A full 40 years have passed since the German cardiologist,

Andreas Gruentzig, performed the first coronary angioplasty

on September 16th, 1977.

Today, that first patient is still alive and well.

Doctor Gruentzig, however, had an unfortunate accident

and met with an untimely end.

In short, he is one of those rare cases where we can say:

"The operation was a success...

but, unfortunately,

- the doctor didn't make it". -

In the four decades that have passed since that first coronary angioplasty,

many things have changed.

A new wave of techniques and scientific breakthroughs have...

I'm going for a cigarette. I'll be at the bar.

- Okay. - ...endovascular aortic surgery

and new treatments for heart failure that include

stem cell therapy, left ventricular remodeling and, by all indications,

the rapidly expanding use of mechanical circulatory support.

The guy that made it told me what was in it.

And now I can't remember now, but it is very refreshing.

- Would you like one? - No, thank you.

Just try it. It's really delicious.

You can use this straw. I haven't touched it.

He hasn't had a drink in three years.

- High GGTs and elevated transaminases. - Oh, good on you

for not drinking.

Well, I wouldn't say no to a cocktail if you're offering.

Of course. I'll get you one right away.

- We should go soon. - Yeah.

- It's early. - He's got surgery in the morning.

- He needs to get some sleep. - It's still early.

We've got surgery in the morning.

Fine, okay.