Murderous Maids (Les blessures assassines)

MURDEROUS MAIDS

At 28 days. they left me with Aunt Isabelle.

I already knew...

There was no room for me.

My father.

I've spent my life waiting for him.

My mother. I could never call her "Mom".

I had my sisters...

- What's wrong. Emilia? - I 'll run off!

The police will stop you.

Dad will fetch me! He promised! He'll never leave me.

Sure he will... Move!

What's wrong now?

Too bad. you'll stay that way. Move!

Christine...

Come on...

Ask her to fetch me.

Forget Aunt Isabelle. I'm here with you now.

Come on...

You don't remember Dad. but he'll get us out. I know he will.

We'll get little Lea from our uncle's place.

Some girls are worse off. At least we have each other.

The cripple! She's in a bad mood today.

The nuns!

Emma Bouin always attacks the new girls.

What came over you? Tell me.

Did Emma Bouin start it?

Did she raise her hand to you?

What happened after that?

I don't know.

You don't remember?

You don't remember?

"Peace descends from on high.

The grass stirs between the cobbles and the soul is comforted.

- The nest is warm... - That's lovely.

Infinity's leaves are a-flutter.

Everything is calm. peaceful and soothed.

God surveys."

Children...

Children...

A country at war needs all its men.

Let us pray for them.

Dad...

Dad...

He'll come back from the front.

God will hear us.

I beseech You.

Heed my prayers.

I'll obey.

Emilia. please...

Why are you doing this?

Emilia. get up.

Sister Danielle. Sister Isabelle...

God has called your sister.

We've informed your father. We require his consent.

Happy to see little Lea?

- Like it. Lea? - Been dancing. Clemence?

Who told you that?

I can't live like a hermit.

Besides. I'm single now.

You're married till death parts you.

You're stuck with him.

Stuck worse than glue.

I've got my fair share of worries.

- Now Emilia's sprung this on me. - She's on the right path.

It's like burying my own daughter.

Why did Gustave agree to it?

The bastard!

I need to find a position.

And I won't find it here.

- What's wrong. Lea? - It's Christine.

There you are.

Lea's looking for you.

What's the matter now? Praying again?

Answer me!

I've decided to be a nun. Iike Emilia.

Never! You'll slave for others like I did!

If you call your dad to the rescue. he'll go to jail.

You don't know what he's done...

Emilia was always cuddling him.

His little Clemence. he called her.

Your father raped her!

If you write to him.

I'll turn him in to the police.

There. you've been warned.

Christine...

Lea. promise me you'll never be like them.

I'll protect you.

I swear I will.

Ah. Christine...

I see you're satisfied with what I gave you. That's good.

That confirms my opinion.

Convent girls are well brought up.

The nuns teach you to respect property.

Your mother was right to send your sister Lea to St Charles.

You're not wasteful.

so you'll be allowed butter now. like us.

Be reasonable. butter isn't free. Spread it thinly.

Monsieur is strict about household rules.

One ring: I need you.

Two rings is an emergency.

Got strong legs?

She lives all the way up there now.

Girls...

How are you?

Come and see...

Alberta found me this place.

It's still a bit of a mess. but I'm happy here.

Look what I've found.

I got it from uncle's place.

You can have it. I don't need a ticker like this.

I'll set the time. It still works.

Lovely. isn't it?

Here.

What does the neighbor do?

Nothing now. He's done enough.

Pensioned off. his lungs all mush. He's done his bit.

Poor veteran.

It's lovely.

Aunt Isabelle could've taught you.

You never ask your bosses for anything.

A change will do you good.

- I like where I am. - You'll earn five francs more.

I don't want to change.

I can just see it now.

They'll offer you a raise. and I'll say it's too late.

That'll show them!

Go on then. since you're dying to get away!

In the cupboard. there are piles of chocolate this high.

I'd like to be a maid too.

You have time.

I'm here. You don't have to worry anymore.

I keep my tips and spend nothing. I'll buy what you need.

A Sunday without mother.

We should be so lucky...

Come closer.

We won't eat you.

So. who was right?

I 'd have sworn she was blonde.

I admit my mistake. I was sure she was blonde.

You can go now. Zephirine.

Isn't that charming? Zephirine...

Help me. Emilia.

I'll never manage it.

So this is what a maid is.

A doormat for others. without a name.

Lord. will You call me too?

Emilia Papin?

Sister Mary of the Nativity.

Are you well. Emilia?

Am I disturbing you?

Try to call during the week. Sundays are awkward.

I'll have to ask for an hour off.

Of course...

You wanted to talk to me?

Lea has grown.

She needs me. I take good care ofher.

She deserves a better life.

I pray for her. And for you all.

I 've had news of father.

He's remarried.

It's better for him. I 'm glad.

Forgive me. Emilia.

You did right.

Lea...

Sorry. I nearly missed you.

Clemence left in a hurry.

Left for where? Where's Lea? She's not at St Charles.

She's not lost.

At 14. she's not a child anymore.

Your mother's known him for years.

Mr Raquois. one of Alberta's friends.

He lives alone on his land. He wanted a housekeeper.

Your mother's in need.

You have your new bosses.

She thought Lea would miss her.

She was happy seeing Lea once a month!

She'll take care of her. Let her have her for a bit.

You'll see Lea on Sundays. She'll learn the ropes.

At fourteen!

What's gotten into you?

Cast-iron can crack. you know!

Honestly!

Don't take your nerves out on the material.

It's not yours!

Have you lost your mind?

Explain yourself!.

Do you hear me?

I order you to answer!

Leave us...

A broken stove round... We can replace it.

But just tell me what's wrong.

I command you to reply!

Shit!

You're dismissed!

I'd have been mad to refuse the pay.

We won't let them throw us out. will we. Lea?

Fetch us a brioche. I'm going to do the veteran's place.

Look what I got.

They spoil us there. Just a second...