Clément, Alex, and Everyone Else

Jeanne is a 83 year old woman.

She lives alone in a flat near Paris, in Saint Ouen.

She had love affairs when she was young, during the war.

but nothing lasted, except for her loneliness.

She doesn't want her loneliness to show,

even though she's fine with it.

Jeanne is walking on the street.

She stops by shop windows.

It's cold and the wind is blowing.

So, she decides to go home.

Listen. I saw your ad on the internet.

I liked the pictures right away.

I'm glad that your place looks just like in the pictures.

I just graduated with a communications degree this summer.

I'm looking for my first job

so the room's low rent is really attractive to me.

I'm a cool guy.

I'm actively looking for a job right now.

Don't freak out. I can pay the rent,

at least for the first 4 months.

Is this tea?

Is it organic?

Because I eat organic food only.

If you don't, that's fine.

We can eat veggie. We'll find solutions.

I worked for a law firm.

My pay was very good.

I was harassed by my boss.

So I left the company.

The timing wasn't bad, I was tired of my job anyway.

Since then, I have done a lot of internships,

but it's hard to find a place to rent in Paris.

Now I am studying in a pastry school.

Hi. How are you?

Maeva. She's helping me with the move.

Alex and Clement, my new roommates.

So... here's the gay apartment? So funny.

Does it bother you?

No. Sorry. That is not what I meant.

She's a lesbian too.

Let's hear it for lesbians, dykes, gays, transsexuals!

Dykes? What's that?

She just came out.

She doesn't know much about our community. Me neither.

We have so much to learn.

You two are so cute.

You remind me my younger days. One day, I found myself in...

Oh my. 30's crisis. Stop him.

SHE is going through her early menopause crisis.

Come on. I just had my period.

So you are new to our community...

I've got a book called "Homosexuals for dummies."

My sister Anne gave it to me last year. I'll go get it.

No.

I'll let you settle down.

Why did you tell them I'm a lesbian?

I'm sorry. I don't know why I said that.

Are you mad at me?

No,

but don't repeat it outside of this place.

No. I just wanted you to be able to come here as you wish.

Because you think they only have gay people over?

I don't know.

Are you sure you don't want to stay at my place?

No. I've already bothered you for too long.

You don't bother me at all... it is quite the opposite, well, I mean...

It's weird. I didn't know how to look at them.

I wasn't natural at all.

It's simple. Look at them the way you look at me.

OK

Do you think they are really gay?

Yes. Why?

If I saw them in the street, I wouldn't be able to say.

If you saw me in the street, how would you identify me?

I couldn't find it.

Never mind.

Maybe you will find it later.

Listen, we'll put my things in the bedroom.

I can help if you want.

Thanks, but Maeva is helping.

Two is enough. Thanks.

- She's cute. - Careful Alex. No touching!

Hi Anne!

Seriously, when are you going to give me my keys back?

Say hello to your sister.

Since you don't answer my phone calls, I'm here to see you.

Hi Alex.

- I haven't seen you for 2 months? - Yes.

You know heterosexuals are not welcome here...

France is a free country.

You can't throw me out because of my sexuality.

Anne, you are always welcome here.

Thanks Alex. There's at least one normal person in this house.

What do you want? You want to make an apple pie?

Can you hear the way you talk to me?

Alex and David are not like you. David knows how to talk to women.

By the way, where is David?

I need his advice since he's the leather specialist.

Clement, may I borrow your husband?

There's no more husband, no more David, no nothing.

What?

David found a job in Nantes. He's gone.

When?

- 2 months ago. - Why didn't anyone tell me?

It's a shame. David was great.

He left for Nantes?

You don't split with someone because you find a job elsewhere.

Clement. Can't you join him?

What about my apartment? And my job?

You can write your scripts from anywhere.

I won't give up my life here because some guy wants to move to Nantes.

10 days before

David!

It's so good to see you.

Oh my, look at these arms!

When I get bored, I work out.

I'm single now. I have time.

How about Nantes?

Nothing to report.

I'm trying to enjoy my single life.

Are you ok?

It's going pretty well.

I have my own office, an assistant.

I have a 9 to 5.

Pretty cool.

How about you?

Well... Couldn't be better.

I still work at the same restaurant. I do overtime but never get paid.

Maybe I'll remain a waitress for the rest of my life?

There is no such thing as a stupid job.

Did you know you look beautiful with your wet hair?

Don't you want to marry me, just for my wet hair?

I'd love to but you know I'm not really free.

No. I don't know.

You left without warning, it really hurt.

I'm really sorry but...

I couldn't stay here any longer.

He didn't need me here.

And I wanted to leave Paris. The timing was good.

You know, I've never been to Nantes.

Maybe I might one day...

move somewhere else.

Why not?

To start a new life, in a new city.

Are you expecting anyone?

Yes. Someone is coming to visit your room.

Maybe it's the one who'll replace you.

Damn!

That's why Clement wanted me to empty my bedroom out this afternoon.

Good evening.

Are you also here for the room?

- Leo, this is Alexandra. - Alex!

She's been my roommate for 4 years.

- And David... - Hi! I'm here for the room too.

We can't see it because the roommate doesn't want to give his key back.

- Is there a problem? - No. Don't worry about it.

Anyway, I've seen the pictures.

It looks great. It works for me.

You also have a terrace!

Didn't I tell you?

Well, let me show you.

Well, let me show you!

Come on... Isn't he cute?

And...?

Did you know that Clement only wanted gay or lesbian roommates?

How surprising!

- Why? Are you jealous? - Absolutely

One year does count.

I liked it when you were together.

When we had coffee outside, on the terrace. That was cool.

Now I'm alone in my big apartment.

I can tell you: it feels weird.

So?

Honestly...

It's great. I didn't expect that at all.

Compared to all the apartments I visit that are in a bad shape in general,

it's a nice change.

For sure. With the owner living here and being a neat freak...

Do you have questions?

Yes. Do I need to fill out an application?

No. 2 months deposit. That's all.

I wanted to talk about that yesterday on the phone.

I just arrived in Paris and I'm a bit tight moneywise...

It's not much, though.

- Too old to remember your student's life? - Come on. He's not that old.

Thank you Miss!

Let me remind you we are almost the same age.

Do you know each other?

No, not at all.

- Alex, right? - Yes.

Do you have questions for me?

I hate doing housework. Do you do any?

Yes. I like washing dishes. It's relaxing.

Too bad. There's a dishwasher.

Do you smoke?

Yes, but only when I go out or at parties.

- I don't smoke. - Thank you for sharing. Really.

Did I tell you about my job?

I work for the city, in the pest control department.

What's your mission exactly?