X: Past Is Present

Hey!

Hey!!

So remind me.

Why do we have these parties?

Networking.

Networking. Right.

That's Hans from Lumiere International Films.

Oh yeah?

He handles Europe sales. Catch him.

Me?

Who are you kidding?

Nobody watches my films here.

Who's going to watch them there?

Who's that?

She's coming here.

Isn't that French guy cute?

Who? Him?

He's not interested in you.

Sorry?

He's looking at me. He's...

Aw! Why are all the good guys gay?

That's not true. I'm not gay.

You're not good either.

I know you. You're a scoundrel.

Absolutely.

Hello!

Shireen!

Mrs. Shireen Caria-Papa...

Shireen...

Mum! I can't hear you...

I'm at the film festival...

FILM FESTIVAL!

I'll call you tomorrow.

Mom?

Yes. As usual.

Come... let's go dance.

Don't be boring.

You're off the clock.

Why don't you go change?

There's a long line at the bathroom.

Happy Birthday!

Late again?

It was raining. Didn't realise.

Why don't you wear the watch I got you?

Huh? What's this?

Wow! Colour rolls!

So cool!

Thank you!

Shall we go? Hey!

Let's go.

You can come in now.

Wow!

One minute.

Happy Birthday!

It's bitter.

It's my first time.

Ok, gift number 2!

Shireen, this...

First time, eh?

Shireen...

You ok?

The cake was bitter.

I'll get you some water.

Water!

Are you ok now?

Hello!

Shireen...

You didn't have to.

Come on. Now, let's see you wear it.

What do you mean wear?

I'll go home and wear it.

Home? Wear it for me here.

Give me the T-shirt?

Shireen...

Hey... sorry!

I'm sorry!

It's okay. Just watch.

What?

I mean... Keep watch!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

Haven't you seen this ever?

Do you often do this?

I mean... In public?

Yes. I'm used to it.

This is what I do.

Excuse me?

Relax, I'm kidding!

The modest rose puts forth a thorn,

The humble sheep a threatening horn,

The lily white...

Oh Shit!

The green one!

Yes, go green!

No, no, I said the green one.

The green one, the green one.

No, no...

Done.

Almost had you there for a moment!

Someone's been in there for a really long time...

I don't know... Either they are drunk or...

Or probably she's doing it in there.

That's why...

Ok.

Thanks.

And you are?

I'm K!

Just K?

Yeah. Just K.

It's impossible. He's going back to India in the morning.

Maybe I can meet him for dinner tonight, please?

Mr. Patel already has dinner plans, dear!

I just need ten minutes.

He'll be back in a couple of months.

Ten minutes is all I'm asking for.

Tell him I'm a friend of Shah Rukh Khan!

Are you?

I'll become one.

Please. Just ask him.

Ok. I'll try.

Well, the film is about how day to day objects

can become agents of romantic connection

between two people who never meet!

It's about puritan romance. Innocent but intense.

Can you turn it into a romantic comedy?

I'll try my best, Sir.

With lots of sex.

Ok? - Good sex.

Sure sir, we can do sex.

Oops!

What's she doing here?

She chose green after all.

I didn't know we had company.

Oh, he's leaving.

I don't mind.

Does he talk?

He was telling me about his script.

Is it any good?

Well, actually, I was trying to tell him about how

day to day objects can become

agents of romantic connection...

Huh? I thought it was about sex!

Yes sir, and sex.

Lots of sex too.

And here are your oysters...

Oysters?

How do you eat these?

The old pervert!

Shit - The bald clown!

I'll be back soon.

Let me try too.

Go on. They don't bite.

I know they don't bite.

Hold it up with the wide end facing you...

Then work your tongue around it gently but firmly - Ok?

And then slurp it up.

As if you were eating.

P*ssy.

You know, the trouble with you Indian men...

You like your food overcooked.

Are you saying we are bad lovers?

I keep an open mind.

Now, watch!

Not bad.

Thank you.

So, you think I chose the right dress?

Did I?

Of course. Yes.

It brings out your eyes.

How long have you been filming me for?

A while.

Have you seen me naked?

A few times. Yes.

Having sex?

Twice - Have you?

Yes.

Did you enjoy it?

Yes.

I'm really offended, you know...

You could have shut the curtains.

I can hand you to the police.

You have no evidence.

True.

I'll just tell Patel then.

I would love to see the look on his face.

What you doing with this ass?

Question.

Why are you with this beast?

Are you judging me?

Are you using him?

Maybe he's using me.

Right.

Look at you. So self-righteous.

We are the same. You and I.

We use people because we can.

Yeah right.

You know nothing about me.

I lost my mother when I was a kid.

I lost my father a couple of months ago.

And I'm currently here on his savings.