Mercenary (Mercenaire)

MERCENARY

Well?

They just want the youngest,

the tallest,

the biggest.

He's not heavy enough.

But he's good.

If it's not him, it'll be somebody else.

Makes no difference.

I'm running out of time.

What's your name?

Soane Tokelau.

How old are you?

I'm 19.

What's the matter?

Don't you want to leave?

It's not that.

Are you sure?

It's my father.

I'll handle your father.

Scram, Elvis.

My cousin was supposed to go.

But the moron got himself arrested.

Drunk driving.

Elvis! Shut up!

So your son will go in his place.

The plane leaves in 5 days.

To us.

To us.

Why does he deserve this?

He's a little jerk-off.

I'll take care of him,

keep him in line.

He'll be in good hands.

I know what's in store for him there.

I've been myself.

Nothing good there.

He'll be well paid.

He'll send money home.

For you

and your family.

Look where you live.

You could move somewhere nicer.

I lead a good life here.

I have everything I need.

And you, what do you need?

What do you want in exchange for my son?

I take 10% of his salary.

A cattle trader, eh?

Soane?

Walk your friend to his car.

Leone,

this opportunity won't come again.

There are other players.

Show your friend out before I get mad.

I'm leaving.

What did you say?

I'm leaving...

whether you like it or not. It makes no difference.

You little shit!

You'll see!

You think you're a man?

You think you're a man?

Say it, you little shit!

You still want to go?

Yes!

What? You little bastard.

I'll kill you, you hear me?

You're gonna die tonight.

Where are you gonna go? You're worthless.

Now what do you have to say?

Well?

Get out of here!

Go to your room!

Now!

Take me with you.

I can't.

Don't leave me alone with him.

Morning, Granny.

Morning, Soane.

We'll have a going-away party

and a farewell ceremony.

Soane.

Do you know my cousin Sosefo?

Call him if you have a problem in France.

Friends...

Today,

our whole community

is losing a child,

and I...

am losing a son.

It's with a heavy heart

that I bid him farewell.

I've tried...

to teach him about life.

But he no longer accepts

my authority as a father.

All of you present here

are witnesses

to our last meal together.

Thank you.

There will be less love On your island, my King

For I'm leaving for active duty

To hold our flag high

And make it stronger

Father, mother It doesn't matter to me

If I live or if I die

Whether I stay behind or leave for combat

I'll die one day or another

Sorry.

Here.

It's a gift

for your journey.

Have faith in this book.

Wherever you go,

the Virgin Mary will watch over you,

and keep you safe and sound.

Leave and learn to listen

to those who take care of you.

Always believe in Mary in your prayers.

She'll watch over you always.

Everywhere.

Remember. That's all I ask.

Leave and learn to listen.

Come drink with me.

I'm not allowed to.

Who cares?

Here.

Tastes like piss.

Drink like a man.

Fucker.

Tomasi!

Tomasi!

Get in the house.

Hurry up!

Since when do you drink?

Party's over.

Get out of my house.

Where can I go at this time of night?

You're a free man now.

Figure it out.

Let me get my things.

Everything here belongs to me.

To me...

and my family.

Once...

these clothes belonged to my son.

They're all...

that remains of him.

For my son...

is dead.

Take me with you, please.

Don't be stupid.

Are you Abraham's guy?

Yes.

Where's your luggage?

I don't have any.

How much do you weigh?

120 kilos.

Abraham?

Your 140-kilo prop must've lost 20 in the plane,

what do I do with him?

You'll pay me back for his return ticket, or else.

He leaves in 4 hours. I'm tired of your bullshit.

Thanks.

Here, kid. I'm sorry.

Safe trip home.

You moron! What the hell were you thinking?

You trying to make me look like a fool?

Why didn't you insist?

I'm warning you, sending you there was expensive!

Go back to Noumea and find a way to pay me back!

Stop crying, you little shit!

Are you still hungry?

Yes. Thanks.

What do you think?

I can snap my fingers and get you a contract?

Why didn't you go home?

My father would kill me.

Malia,

bedtime.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Who brought you over?

A guy named Abraham.

You sleep here tonight,

tomorrow take your stuff and go.

I don't want trouble with Abraham.

Go take a shower. You smell like a hoghouse.

Hey guys.

Tell me...

Sosefo, our Wallisian prop,

brought me a young man from his country,

who wants to play,

but our season has started, our team is full.

Is it true you need a prop?

He's not what you'd call a beast,

but he's pretty solid, about 1.85 meters tall,

for about 110 or 115 kilos.

So if you want Sosefo can introduce you.