More Than Yesterday (Plus qu'hier moins que demain)

Dawn is breaking.

We should head back.

What are you thinking about?

Nothing.

You seem distant.

No, I'm here.

Where do you want me to be?

MORE THAN YESTERDAY, LESS THAN TOMORROW

A FILM BY LAURENT ACHARD

PÉRILLAT CANNERY

Try not to be too late this afternoon.

I'll show you around.

You think so?

My mother plans to be there when it opens.

Wait till I'm away from her before joining me.

She'll have to get used to it.

We'd live in the cannery, like your father and you?

You'll see, the house is really nice.

Sonia?

They see me

As a girl I'm not

I exile myself

1,001 nights keep me from you

They see me

As a girl I'm not

I exile myself

So fragile.

1,001 nights keep me from you

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Come on, get out of my bed.

Go check the kitchen, there's a surprise.

We decided at the last minute.

That's all we needed.

Remove the sterilizer. I'll change the gas bottle.

It's crazy how much he's grown in a year.

Did you see the gate? It's ready to install.

Hello, Patrick. Could you help me with the gas?

Why didn't you call?

She decided suddenly yesterday. She wanted to surprise you.

It's a success.

It's the inauguration of the new building

with champagne and all the works.

At the cannery?

Yes, we're invited. What do we do?

Let's not tell Sonia.

I'm counting on you. I don't really want to go.

You're putting us in a bind, Patrick.

Sonia's doing much better.

Dad got a promotion?

It's just a job change.

Did you hear?

There's a party at the cannery.

I'll check if Xavier's asleep.

This is a nice dress.

Don't you recognize it? It used to be yours.

Mom was trying to shorten it,

but I still think it's too long.

Has Dad left already?

Yes.

Is he OK?

Yes.

Who's that guy with Patrick?

That's Karim. He lives in the cabin

in exchange for work on the house.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello, sir. Xavier!

-Hello. -Say hello.

No, he doesn't want to. It's too noisy.

What's that?

We didn't see it earlier.

Does that amuse you, making noise?

Look.

What are you doing?

-Are you crazy? -What?

He could've gotten hurt. You're reckless.

I know what I'm doing.

You know what you're doing?

I wonder what's going through your head.

-Where are you going? -For a walk.

-What about your kid? -You watch him.

It's a big year for Julien.

He made his first communion.

He's starting middle school.

Already? Time flies.

Françoise is starting junior year. It's getting serious.

French exam at the end of the year.

What do you want to do?

Singer.

Stop being silly.

I don't know, or be unemployed.

She doesn't want to do science

when there are more opportunities.

Tell her, Patrick.

I'm not good enough.

What's with that dress?

Françoise lent it to me.

You're too old to wear that.

What are you talking about? It looks good on me.

Patrick, do you like it?

Yes.

Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to have

your attention for a moment.

As you know,

and as your presence proves,

this is an important day for Périllat cannery.

Our production is growing slowly but surely,

which promises stability and balance,

and what's good for the company is good for our town.

A dynamic company means jobs.

But progress only matters when it's shared by all.

Our company is growing, and our employees with us.

So I've decided to entrust our new business sector

to Jean Bernimont.

I know he has the skills and the drive.

There. Speeches are better when they're brief.

Let's pop the champagne.

Jean, do the honors.

Ladies and gentlemen, let's begin the tour.

Go ahead.

You surprised me.

I wouldn't have wanted to miss this.

You're such secretive people.

It's huge.

1,000 square meters.

Not everyone's in crisis.

That's so like you.

-Hello, Sonia. -Hello.

-Patrick. -Hello.

Is it a girl?

No, a boy. His name is Xavier.

I'd like you to meet Chantal.

We're getting married.

-Congratulations. -Thanks.

I need to give the tour.

I'll come with you.

Is that you there?

Yes, with my mom and dad.

She was beautiful.

One day, this will be my office.

At 16, you could be a secretary here.

We'll work together.

You have your stepmother as secretary.

She's not my stepmother.

She'll never set foot in the house.

You always exaggerate.

Your father looks happy.

What do you know?

Worry about your own father.

-Actually, I'm going. -I'm kidding. Stay.

-How are you? -Fine.

Everything's fine.

Is it Patrick that's the problem?

No, I promise, everything's fine.

Do you remember

when you'd pick me up at noon

and we'd go for coffee?

Remember?

And when we left the factory,

we'd pick up Françoise from school?

Damn, there's the mayor. I have to go.

You'll tell me everything tonight, Sonia.

Go on.

Don't drink too much, Sonia, that's your third glass.

Alcohol with your medication is bad.

We only live once.

Will you come with me?

I'll change Xavier.

-I'll go. -No, leave it.

Go visit the factory with Mom.

I'll be back. Won't take long.

What are you doing here?

The memories.

It hasn't changed much.

Coming?

No, wait. I wanted to talk to you.

I have something to show you.

Remember?

You gave it to me.

My engagement ring.

Here.

Why are you giving it to me?

I'm too old to wear this.

I found it in a box.

I thought you'd like to have it

to think of me sometimes,

if it's not too painful.

Don't be silly.

Where's Sonia?

She's upstairs. She'll be back.

Julien, come on, let's go.

If he doesn't stop drinking, I'm kicking him out.

He can barely stand up.

This is how I get thanked.

Don't make me laugh. Thanked for what?

You should be thanking him.

He was one of my best friends.

He's become a real wreck.

You should have left him.