Earwig (2021) Movie Script
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Scellinc.
Sir.
How is the girl?
Everything is well, sir.
She sleeps soundly. Her appetite is good.
All is as it should be.
And the teeth?
Everything is well, sir.
The month's remittance has been sent.
Do you require anything else?
No, sir.
There will be no further payments.
Sir?
You must start preparing the girl to leave.
Leave?
You will bring her to us on
the 6th of next month, in 13 days' time.
In the meantime,
you must teach her how to behave outside.
Do you understand, Scellinc?
Yes, sir.
You must get used to being outside.
Mia!
Mia!
Mia!
Stop it!
Stop!
What can I get you?
A Tripel.
May I?
I am a traveller, sir.
A stranger to this city.
I live far away
in the shadow of a great cathedral.
No matter.
I think I shall join you.
Thank you.
And now, sir What is your name?
Albert Scellinc.
Albert
We've met before... I am sure of it.
Although for the moment,
I can't quite recall where
On the field of conflict, perhaps?
Covered in mud, blood and shit.
Or was it long before at the orphanage?
No
No, in fact, I believe it was
after the war when you had a wife.
Wife?
Didn't you take a wife after the war?
I don't have a wife!
Marie is dead, it's true.
But then there's the other one.
She is waking
I don't have a wife!
A child, then
an abandoned child.
It's on the house.
Thank you, Celeste.
Have you never wondered what it
would be like? To be someone else?
Her? For example?
Please... stop!
No?
Then perhaps the lovely Celeste?
So it's her
I thought so.
Marie...
How is the girl?
Everything is well, sir.
She sleeps soundly Her appetite is good
Everything is as it should be.
Shhhhh
I know, I know.
I'm here.
Who are you?
Shhhhh Don't try to talk.
Go back to sleep.
My name is Laurence.
I'm going to take care of everything.
I want her moved to a private room.
I will cover the costs.
What matters above all
is that she receives the very best care.
If I might
Come on, Celeste You need to get well.
Good, good, good
You will find these satisfactory.
We need your help with the teeth.
You must ask the masters for help.
Masters?
Yes, our masters!
I have to leave soon
on the 6th.
The house has been empty
since my mother died
It's too big for one person
The gardens will be lovely in winter.
I'll be honoured if you would agree
to come with me
as my guest.
For as long as you need.
Is there really anything keeping you here?
Mister Scellinc?
Have you informed our masters?
Have you informed our masters
that I need assistance?
I don't understand.
Have you informed our masters
that I need assistance?
What is the matter?
Dirty sneaking bitch!
- My God
- What are you doing?
I will
I will go with you
Do you not recognize me?
I know who you are.
Go and fetch the girl.
Come.
Mia
Put that thing away.
On the table.
Lie down on the table.
This will take some time.
Please leave us alone.
Open
Wider.
It's a different system now.
The glass implants are permanent.
You must attend scrupulously
to the girl's hygiene in the days to come.
Saltwater will keep her
mouth free of infection.
If you can manage that,
there will be no need for me
to return before your departure.
Not long now.
It hurts.
Laurence, please.
I am sure that in our life together
you will no longer feel such need of it
May I help you madam?
It's on the house.
I have brought the child, as I was asked.
I am Albert Scellinc.
Please wait in the hall.
She has been well cared for.
So I can see.
Everything is as it should be.
You mustn't be afraid.
Perfect!
No doubt you have papers for me to sign.
They are waiting for you at reception.
Will you be leaving anything with her?
Your daughter.
Will you be leaving anything with her?
She is not my daughter!
But you're signing for her?
I am just her keeper.
Look!
It's a lie!
Marie?
Scellinc.
Sir.
How is the girl?
Everything is well, sir.
She sleeps soundly. Her appetite is good.
All is as it should be.
And the teeth?
Everything is well, sir.
The month's remittance has been sent.
Do you require anything else?
No, sir.
There will be no further payments.
Sir?
You must start preparing the girl to leave.
Leave?
You will bring her to us on
the 6th of next month, in 13 days' time.
In the meantime,
you must teach her how to behave outside.
Do you understand, Scellinc?
Yes, sir.
You must get used to being outside.
Mia!
Mia!
Mia!
Stop it!
Stop!
What can I get you?
A Tripel.
May I?
I am a traveller, sir.
A stranger to this city.
I live far away
in the shadow of a great cathedral.
No matter.
I think I shall join you.
Thank you.
And now, sir What is your name?
Albert Scellinc.
Albert
We've met before... I am sure of it.
Although for the moment,
I can't quite recall where
On the field of conflict, perhaps?
Covered in mud, blood and shit.
Or was it long before at the orphanage?
No
No, in fact, I believe it was
after the war when you had a wife.
Wife?
Didn't you take a wife after the war?
I don't have a wife!
Marie is dead, it's true.
But then there's the other one.
She is waking
I don't have a wife!
A child, then
an abandoned child.
It's on the house.
Thank you, Celeste.
Have you never wondered what it
would be like? To be someone else?
Her? For example?
Please... stop!
No?
Then perhaps the lovely Celeste?
So it's her
I thought so.
Marie...
How is the girl?
Everything is well, sir.
She sleeps soundly Her appetite is good
Everything is as it should be.
Shhhhh
I know, I know.
I'm here.
Who are you?
Shhhhh Don't try to talk.
Go back to sleep.
My name is Laurence.
I'm going to take care of everything.
I want her moved to a private room.
I will cover the costs.
What matters above all
is that she receives the very best care.
If I might
Come on, Celeste You need to get well.
Good, good, good
You will find these satisfactory.
We need your help with the teeth.
You must ask the masters for help.
Masters?
Yes, our masters!
I have to leave soon
on the 6th.
The house has been empty
since my mother died
It's too big for one person
The gardens will be lovely in winter.
I'll be honoured if you would agree
to come with me
as my guest.
For as long as you need.
Is there really anything keeping you here?
Mister Scellinc?
Have you informed our masters?
Have you informed our masters
that I need assistance?
I don't understand.
Have you informed our masters
that I need assistance?
What is the matter?
Dirty sneaking bitch!
- My God
- What are you doing?
I will
I will go with you
Do you not recognize me?
I know who you are.
Go and fetch the girl.
Come.
Mia
Put that thing away.
On the table.
Lie down on the table.
This will take some time.
Please leave us alone.
Open
Wider.
It's a different system now.
The glass implants are permanent.
You must attend scrupulously
to the girl's hygiene in the days to come.
Saltwater will keep her
mouth free of infection.
If you can manage that,
there will be no need for me
to return before your departure.
Not long now.
It hurts.
Laurence, please.
I am sure that in our life together
you will no longer feel such need of it
May I help you madam?
It's on the house.
I have brought the child, as I was asked.
I am Albert Scellinc.
Please wait in the hall.
She has been well cared for.
So I can see.
Everything is as it should be.
You mustn't be afraid.
Perfect!
No doubt you have papers for me to sign.
They are waiting for you at reception.
Will you be leaving anything with her?
Your daughter.
Will you be leaving anything with her?
She is not my daughter!
But you're signing for her?
I am just her keeper.
Look!
It's a lie!
Marie?