Euphoria

It's so good to see you. I... I was afraid you'd cancel.

Hello. We have a reservation for a double room.

- Your name? - Emilie Thomson.

Ines Thomson.

So, let me know if there's anything you need.

Thank you.

- What a place. - I wanted to treat us.

- It's huge! - Yeah.

So nice to get out of New York.

I... I read some reviews

this morning about your new exhibition.

That's fine.

I thought they were mean. I'm sure you worked very hard.

They used to love you.

That's how it goes.

If people don't like my work,

then at least I make them feel something.

It's very fancy.

I got more than I was expecting for my flat.

- You've sold your apartment? - Yeah. I moved out last week.

If... If I'm gonna go back to my studies,

a student room will be just fine.

Ladies, may I take your order?

Um...

I'll have the lobster and champagne.

Sure.

- The same. - Excellent.

I found this. Look.

- What's this? - Mum's ring.

I found it when I went through my stuff.

I thought you might want it.

No, you keep it.

Cheers.

I'm so glad you came. Grateful that you took the time.

Of course.

Excuse me.

- Yes? - Please.

Would one of you beautiful ladies care to dance?

- Yeah. - No.

Why not?

Emilie...

So, tell me about yourself, Emilie.

What is there to say?

I'm nobody. Alone, unimportant, full of unfulfilled dreams.

Actually, I'm here on a holiday with my sister.

Now that her career's not going so well,

she finally agrees to see me.

I don't have time to lie.

And why is that?

Just dance with me, please.

You've got sensitive hands.

I'd love to go to bed with you, but...

I don't think that's possible, I'm afraid.

Goodnight.

- - Emilie?

What happened to you? Is everything fine?

What's happening?

- What's... - Get... Get the fuck off!

I probably shouldn't have drunk champagne.

There's just been a lot going on in my head.

I just need to relax.

This place we're going to will be so nice.

So calm.

So peaceful.

It'll be perfect.

Just perfect.

Look.

That's so gorgeous.

- Stop that. No. - No.

- Emilie, tell me... - Come on, Ines, it's... It's...

Tell me where we're going.

We're going to the most beautiful place in the world.

Yeah, you already said that. Come on.

It's... It's very special.

The question is, can I have a massage there?

Of course, madam. As many as you wish.

- Oh, good! -

Then I'm happy.

Hello?

- Hi. - Hi.

- Hello. Can you hear me? - Who is this?

Well, I, um...

I saw the... The press photo you're using and...

The one that you agreed on?

Well, I want you to use the other one.

Which one?

The one where I'm not smiling.

Hello?

We're leaving the country.

I thought I told you.

Don't worry, it's not far now.

This is it.

Shouldn't they have a signpost or something?

They probably want to keep it as anonymous as possible.

Well, they've definitely succeeded with that.

- You must be Emilie? - Yes.

And you must be her sister?

And you are?

I'm Marina. I am Emilie's personal companion.

I'm so glad you made it.

Most of our guests prefer the helicopter option.

It's a bit of a walk, but if you get tired, we'll help you.

Are we going through here?

It's not so far, you'll manage.

- -

Here we are.

Is it like you imagined?

Even better.

This is where most of the guests

love to come on their own,

or their partners or friends

to sit, play chess, be quiet.

That's why I love this house.

You have to sign in first. Reception is through there.

Let me know if there's anything you need.

Hello? Hi, welcome.

Please, come in.

- Hi. - Hi.

Aron. And you must be Emilie?

- Yeah. - Please, sit down.

So, first things first. Passports, please.

Thank you.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

We have a medical certificate,

lawyer's documents and proof of payment.

So everything seems to be in order. Thank you.

I'm sure you know how everything works here,

but I'm legally required to run it all through with you

in person before we can continue.

Unlike other organizations, we offer

our guests a service created for, and by, the individual.

Freedom of choice is our utmost concern and serving that choice

is our aim.

There are a selection of activities you can choose from.

You'll find a schedule by the front entrance.

We try to accommodate our guests' unique desires

and wishes in order to make

their final days as fulfilling and comforting as possible.

Emilie, should you choose to continue,

your leaving will take place in six days from now.

Each leaving is preceded by a bell.

The individual is taken to the leaving cabin

and is offered a drink containing a strong sedative

- that will put them to sleep. - What do you mean?

The choice to drink is left entirely to the individual.

A week later, the body will be transported

to the address you have provided.

Photographs are not permitted.

Do you have any questions?

Where are my bags?

I don't know.

Well, can you go and get somebody to get my bags.

Try to calm down. I'm not well.

Your bags are already in your room.

- I will take you there. - What are you doing?

- It's okay. - What the...

Don't you fucking touch me!

You do not have to do anything. You just have to stay with me.

What do you mean you're not well?

What are you talking about?

I'm gonna have a shower.

We can talk when you've calmed down.

I'm not going to calm down! I want you to tell me

- what is going on! - I just want a shower!

I was diagnosed three years ago.

I had chemo, but it didn't work.

It's everywhere.

I don't have long left.

Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't want to scare you.

I didn't want to give you a reason... not to come.

I had the right to know.

Really?

I don't think so.

I tried.

I tried to call.

But you didn't pick up.

I waited, but you never called back.

A while later you emailed saying you were busy.

And then...

I don't know.

Time went by and...

I lost the words.

And this place?

This is how I want to leave.