Tori and Lokita (Tori et Lokita)

TORI AND LOKITA

You don't remember?

No.

It's a tributary of the Ouémé.

The name is that of the lake by which you said you lived.

Remember the lake's name?

You told the Immigration Office that in Benin

you attended the Titirou Middle School in Parakou.

Was the school's principal a man or a woman?

It was a man.

Remember his name?

He was Mr Principal.

Yes, but his real name.

I called him Mr Principal.

You said you met your little brother at that school.

Yes.

How did you recognize him?

I just did.

He was abandoned at birth. You'd never seen him.

How did you know it was him?

Lokita?

How did you know it was him?

I didn't see him at the school,

but at the orphanage.

When my mother died, my uncle said it was my brother's fault,

that he still had a sorcerer's powers and had to be killed.

So I went to tell him.

We hid.

Then we left.

You knew which orphanage he was in?

I knew many sorcerer children were at Maman Monique's.

I went there.

How did you know it was him?

I asked for Tori.

How did you know he was Tori?

The orphanage named him. You couldn't have known.

Are you ok?

I think we need a break.

Of course.

Got your pills here?

Yes.

Shall we postpone the interview?

Yes.

Lokita, wake up.

- Tori! - I'm coming!

Lokita.

I'll get two glasses.

Get napkins too.

Keep stirring.

- Like this? - That's good.

- You won't eat before you go? - No, it's ok.

- Be back by 10 PM. - Yes.

Feeling better?

I thought of other questions they could ask about the orphanage.

Good job she didn't ask me words in Bariba.

I'd forgotten them all.

How do you say hello?

Goodbye?

And thank you?

Let go! We'll miss the bus.

I'll get you.

All right, that's enough.

- Can you redo my line? - Yes.

I have another question.

What colour is the church door near the orphanage?

I dunno.

Red.

She'll never ask the colour of a church door.

Even if she doesn't, you know now.

I have to be able to explain how I knew it was you.

We'll think of something.

My brother and I will sing an Italian song.

My microphone?

It's over there.

When we arrived in Sicily, a woman, Paola,

would come to the centre.

She taught us a local song.

Yeah?

10 grams extra for a new client. 4, Rue de Serbie.

On the corner near the station. Know where?

Yes.

The new client will wait outside.

Carbonara and Bolognese, table 6.

Caprese, table 3.

Off you go.

Can we have our five euros for launching the karaoke?

Rino!

Rino!

Yes?

Did the Blacks sing ten minutes?

Yes.

- Here. - Thanks.

- The new address? - 4, Rue de Serbie.

450.

Ten.

Can't you get a bit more?

I only have 40 left.

Hold on.

Be right back.

Betim?

Yes.

Three.

Normally, five is the minimum.

- The chef never said. - What did he say?

My shitty pension has run out.

I'll call to see if he agrees.

The new client can only buy three.

He doesn't agree.

I'll ask a neighbour. Wait here.

I'm hungry.

Me too.

Look out!

Careful when you cross!

She paid 400!

Keep walking.

Don't turn.

Hey, you two!

You two there! Stop!

Against the wall!

- Why cross like that? - To get to me.

She's my sister.

No reason. Your papers.

- When are you due at your centre? - 10 PM.

We were on our way to get the bus.

The 20 grams.

Boss...

Do we let her in?

Yeah, sure.

Don't worry, there are ten.

One's missing.

There's one missing.

Only nine.

- You hid one when I turned? - No.

We're not thieves.

Tell the chef to cut his price or I'll change.

The Reality bouncer said he'd change unless you cut your price.

He can always try, the bastard.

It's all there. Here you go.

Can we have our focaccia?

Take it all.

Can we have a box for it?

See you on Friday.

- See you on Friday. - Wait!

I have to tell you something.

Wait on the stairs.

Want another 50 euros?

No.

You took it last time.

Are you asleep?

No.

Will you sing it to me?

Lokita...

Lokita.

You weren't at church Sunday.

I was sick.

You could've let us know.

Why don't you answer when we call?

Sending money to your mother?

Yes.

- How much? - 100 euros.

What about us?

Come and see Firmin.

Forget your mother.

I brought you both here, so pay up.

Understand, sister?

I'll bring the money Sunday.

Give Justine your 100.

- My mother needs it... - Give it to Justine.

Stay here!

- Search her. - It's all I have.

- May I? - I have nothing, ok!

Let her search you or I'll beat you.

Your shoes.

Keep still.

You lie, sister.

That's nasty.

Sunday, at church. You understand?

Yes.

Can I have something for my mother? I'll pay it back Sunday.

She needs it to enrol my brothers in school in Garoua.

I didn't know you'd come.

I wanted to see you.

Me too. I even drew you.

Look, the teacher asked us to draw someone we knew.

Someone you know and don't like or someone you like?

Someone you like.

- What's that? - A beauty spot.

You drew me with locks. Don't you like my braids?

I do, but locks are easier to draw.

So you prefer me with my locks.

How much do we owe them?

600, plus the 20 euros.

Didn't Betim ask me to carry the goods? Why wouldn't I?

No.

We'd get money.

Just stay at school.

You don't go.

Once I get my papers, I'll train as a home help.

Yes, hello, Mum.

I promised I'd send 200 euros,