100 millions! (2025) Movie Script
- You are motivated, its nice.
- Yes!
This is the mindset we must have
if we want to make them give in.
They only understand the balance of power.
- Yes! - Well give it to them. - Yes!
We continue with this partial strike.
If they dont understand the
message, it will be a full-time strike!
Yes!
Parisian week, weve had it for
50 years. Were not going to give up.
- No!
- Tomorrow we work from 8 to 14.
So. Finished for today.
See you tomorrow, guys.
We stay motivated, were counting on you.
You did very well, darling.
- As always.
- You were great.
- Thank you. Arent you saying anything?
- Yes, its very good.
But I dont understand
anything about this Parisian week.
The Parisian week is the
sixth week of paid leave.
What does that have to do with Paris?
The agreement was
signed in the 70s in Paris.
- But were not in Paris.
- Bernard...
We sing the Marseillaise all over France,
not just in Marseille. Not just in Marseille.
- Yes. - Yes. - No.
- All right, Im leaving.
Youre not late home Lucas
is on television. Yes, great.
- Hi guys.
- Hi.
Thats it, she left. You know what?
I dont dare go home
anymore Im going through hell.
- Are you arguing? - If only.
- Is she cheating on you?
- You see he doesnt want to talk about it.
- Nothing to do with it. Its... Its more serious.
What?
- Things.
- Is she forcing you to do things?
- Its hard, you know?
- Do you remember Nadine? My ex?
Sometimes she got a bit drunk.
She was going into the closet...
Stop, its just a joke. Yes, really...
- Youre stupid.
- Lets go have a drink.
What was she going to look for in the closet?
- Youre annoying me.
To tell us about new
technologies that fight
global warming, Lucas Massiera, founder of.
Prodige, a startup that is making waves.
Lucas Massiera, good evening.
- Good evening.
- Quick, lets begin. - Did I miss something?
- You just launched an electric battery.
How does that change the situation?
We are proud to have developed...
- Its still going well. - Not bad.
- Yes. - Uses fewer minerals.
- How long does this battery last?
- The tests are promising.
We are between 900 and 1,000 km.
That is much more than existing
batteries. How did you do it?
The patent is protected,
I cant say anything.
No, but look. One minute on
air and he thinks hes Bill Gates.
Stop, Patrick. Thats what he
does. You can be proud of him.
Thats what our children
do. Amandine too, by the way.
All right, then... Here you go,
Mahmoud. These are your papers.
A friend from university gave them to
me. It wasnt easy. I had to take the bus.
Thank you, Amandine. Thanks to you, Ill be
able to find a job. I dont know how to thank you.
- If you could pay me.
- Well.
What are you looking at?
For once, this summer,
we could take a trip.
Id love to. Now is
not the time, financially.
Me, palm trees, thats not my thing.
- I know my union member.
I found a destination that might suit him. A
destination that combines culture and relaxation.
- Dubai? - Havana. - In Cuba?
- No, Thailand. Obviously in Cuba!
Come on, youve always dreamed
of it. The revolution of 57, Che.
A mojito on the beach.
- How much does it cost?
1,789 per person. The
price is revolutionary.
- We cant. No, we cant.
- If we dont do it now, we never will.
Come on, darling. Imagine
us both on the beach.
Yes.
Then Ill think about it.
You can take consumer credit.
- You see, whenever you want.
- Wait. - No, dont answer.
Its the bank. Its the bank.
Damn. Yes, its Troadec. Yes?
Mr. Massiera, hello.
Mr. Troadec from SBC.
- Good morning, how are you?
- How are you. Your account, not good at all.
Your loan is due, I have to reject it.
This is the third time. I cant do anything
anymore. There must be a solution.
I have no solution, Mr. Troadec. Im
barely managing with the studies of the
children, the bills, the
taxes... Milking the house.
- Youre not paying.
- I know.
The factory is on strike,
I have 600 euros less.
Mr. Massiera, we need to
strike less and work more. Listen.
It will be a banking ban and
the seizure of the house. So.
Im counting on you, Mr. Massiera.
Come on, have a good day.
- Above all, good hit.
- Good day.
We can give up on Cuba.
- There is a solution. - Your parents?
- Yes. They can help us.
Youre right. We see them twice a year.
And with your father, it has
always been true love. Come on.
- Hello?
- Hi mom.
Darling, Im happy you called.
How are you? - Good and you?
- The kids, how are they?
Listen, very well. Lucas is
working hard with his new company.
- Amandine too.
- You wont believe it.
Im reading a book about
Claude Franois. Thats great, mom.
- You know hes not dead?
- Its a trick. They would have frozen him
cryogenically. We woke him up after
30 years, gave him plastic surgery and
there you go! He became Matt Pokora.
Do you realize? Claude Franois
and Matt Pokora are the same person.
Amazing. I understand that this story
bothers you. I have something to ask you.
- I thought you had a little voice.
- We have three overdue bills and we
wont be able to pay
them. I was wondering...
If we could help you.
How much do you need?
Yes, 3,000 euros.
Ill ask your father,
but consider it done.
- Youre great.
- Otherwise, do you know the latest?
We are ruined. There is
nothing left of the clinics money.
- How?
- Your fathers bad investments.
Then now is not the
time to ask him for money.
- Do you think so? - Well yes.
- I will talk to him about it.
No, forget it. We will
find a solution. A kiss.
Me too, darling. See you soon.
Two beers to celebrate.
What? Your father doesnt want to?
- They are ruined, he burned everything.
Its official. We are in trouble.
After... No, Lucas no.
What for? His cardboard
box. Its nothing for him.
- I will not accept money from my son.
- Youre hurting your pride.
Hello, darling.
I brought you some croissants.
In the morning, there
are two things I love.
Hot croissants and that kind of news.
Damn! Inform the Banque de France.
- So. - How are we going to do it?
- I have a solution, dont you want it?
Lucas? Ill think about it.
Think fast. Well have to live at
his place. Im not sure youll like it.
- Do you want some coffee?
- No.
- Nonsense!
- Whats going on? Who is it?
Probably a sheriff.
- They didnt waste time.
- What do we do?
Where are we going like this?
Okay, hes gone.
- Good day. - We dont need anything.
- Patrick Massiera?
That depends. What is it for?
Matre Blanchet. I
have a document for you.
We are late, we will find a solution.
It doesnt concern me.
- 100 million?
- Yes.
- 100 million?
- Yes. More precisely 100,234,627 euros.
Anyway.
- Minus my fees, that is 506,173.13 euros.
Anyway.
The inheritance tax must
be added. 55,679,044.80 euros.
Anyway.
- 100 million.
Yes. Minus 506,173.13
euros for my fees and
55,679,044.80 euros for
the inheritance tax. Anyway.
- Who is this lady?
- Annette Faur, I dont know her at all.
A cousin of your father without children.
She was married to a rich businessman.
You are the sole heir. Come to the office
tomorrow to settle the final details.
Mrs. Massiera, Mr. Massiera. I do not
wish you a good day. I think it will be.
Dont take me home.
What are we going to do with this money?
- I dont know.
- We can go to Cuba. - Certainly.
I want to do something that makes you happy.
- What? - A surprise.
- What surprise?
- Surprise. Go get ready.
You say nothing. No. You know me.
- Yes? - Not a word to your parents.
Of course not.
Hello, did he say?
Mr. Troadec? Hello, can we meet?
- We didnt have an appointment, so no.
- Its urgent.
- Do you want us to talk again
about the report to the Banque de France?
- You cant do that.
- Mr. Troadec, the factory...
It is on partial strike. You
have charges, contributions, taxes,
loans for childrens studies...
- Be kind to us.
Its not bad, that one. Its not
expensive either. Laugh Thats good.
- Mr. Troadec.
- Yes?
I will do whatever you want.
- What do you mean?
- Everything. Everything, everything. Everything.
Yes, anyway. I cant do that. Not
immediately. Not in front of your husband.
- If you have to go that far...
- We are going to lose our house...
We will end up on the street.
Secours Populaire will find us a squat
without too many infectious diseases.
- No, I dont want
to become a poly-addict. I dont
want to end up prostituting myself.
Are you kidding me?
Youre not in a situation.
Youre right. Especially since this
morning, look. Look what I have. So.
So... clearing throat.
Yes. It has nothing to do
with that. It changes everything.
Yes. As a result, our unpaid debts...
I was about to offer you a consumer
loan, but there... Its more about you.
Thank you for calling. What an
honor. I didnt know you were there.
Follow me. We prepared a
brunch to talk with friends.
Among friends, I dont know.
But croissants, they win me over.
- Lets go.
- Not you.
Pack your boxes and sit at the
counter while waiting for your transfer.
Be nice for once.
We could have celebrated it elsewhere.
Arent we good here?
Yes, but we are not going
to keep living like before.
How do you want us to live?
We dont have to change our lives.
Im not asking you to
change, but to enjoy it.
I dont know, travel have a
new house. We can stop working.
And vote right-wing? My grandfather
and my father were unionized workers.
I want to work and take care of the union.
- How much do we give the children?
Should we give them something?
Its not a gift to give them. Nor to us.
- In the end, we inherited 100 million.
- 45.
Its the same. We have to
give something to our children.
I dont know. One million each. Two?
- Cheapskate.
- We just have to give them everything.
We keep 4,000 euros for Cuba.
- Stop your bad faith.
- I dont know, five million each.
- If you want. What do I take?
Why are you reading the menu?
Youve been eating couscous balls for 30 years.
- No. You are acting in bad faith.
Patrick, as usual? Two
couscous balls, a pitcher of ros.
No, wait. Two real couscous
and a prestige boulaouane.
Muir!
Champagne.
One million, two million.
He has 98 left. He is good.
I only told Bernard.
- He has no mouth. But a megaphone.
I heard.
So? Hundred? Yes, one hundred.
Hundred. With inheritance and
notary fees, its 45. Initially its 100.
See how we treat successful people?
- We leave them too much money.
- They say that, but youll change.
Youll enjoy your money.
Hello seaside house, golf,
tax-free investments.
Goodbye factory and picket.
- Why the picket?
- Well... - Well no.
Books wont print themselves.
Have a good day, sir.
Good day.
I have something super
urgent to do. Good day.
- Good day.
- How are you?
I doubt it. Its been a long
time. Come to dinner at home.
- Why not.
- See you Sunday, Christophe.
I am Patrick.
- What are you doing?
- Im working. And you? - I work more.
- Did you take the day off?
- Yes. And tomorrow and every two days.
You werent joking to work?
- Well no! - How long will you work?
Until I have my quarters. It
depends on the pension reform.
- Are you serious?
- I support the guys.
Well talk about it again in a week. Yes.
We have to warn the children.
Call Amandina, I call Lucas.
- Okay. - See you tonight.
- Christophe! -Patrick. - Lets admit it.
I forgot something. Do you
know Im going to have a baby?
No, I didnt know. How old is your wife?
56 years old. No, were going to adopt.
With Anne-Claire, we
didnt dare to ask you...
Would you like to be the babys godfather?
- Well... -Thank you, Patrick.
NO, NO, NO, NO NO, NO,
NO, NO NO TO POLLUTION
- Hello dad?
- Can you come home tonight?
We have something to tell you.
- Yes, dad. Of course.
NO TO POLLUTION
- I might be late.
- Okay, darling.
Why is he still there?
If I were him, Id stop
working. Id pat my sorrel.
- What would you do with him?
- Id have built
a beautiful cabin with a pool with jacuzzi
and a beautiful cellar
with only excellent wines.
- Yes.
- And you?
I love cars. Id choose a Porsche turbo.
Can we talk among ourselves, please?
- What is it? Do you want your union card?
- I dont want to laugh.
Your partial strike is
putting me in trouble.
- For 15 years weve been closing at the end of the month.
- Its different.
The factory has two million euros
in debt. In two months we close.
Your comrades will be left
behind. It worries you more.
- How so? - I thought...
- It changes nothing.
I have a proposal to make
to you. I pay the debts.
- How so?
- I pay, but the strike continues.
- For what?
- We havent won strikes in a long time.
We have to win this one for the
morale of the guys. I also pay the strike.
Pretend to reject our
demands for 4 to 5 weeks.
Everyone is happy. The factory is saved.
The guys wont feel they
went on strike in vain.
And then the strike
ends? Good, sold, Patrick.
On one condition. No one should know.
I dont want them to
think the union sold out.
Its kind of like that. Lets go.
Patrick, I was looking
for you everywhere.
Since youll be the godfather...
- I didnt say anything.
Here is a list of birth gifts.
- You adopted her.
- So? No gifts? Thats not very nice.
Travel crib, changing
table, play mat. A 4K TV.
Dexon H14 puzzle. Autonomous lawn mower.
- You dont have to take everything.
- Thank you.
Are you okay, darling?
- Yes. Its nice. Did you go to the hairdresser?
- Yes, in Chalon. I had fun. What did you do?
- I had fun.
I gave two million to save the
factory. Also, I finance the strike.
- Without telling me?
- Its only two million.
Did you talk to Lucas?
- No, I was waiting for you.
Did you reach Amandine?
- On the phone. She should be there.
- How are you?
- Are you okay, dad?
- So, the batteries?
- We are a success.
Did you see me on television?
- One flat minute. - Stop.
You were great. You
sell your project very well.
- Thank you.
- I apologize for the delay.
- What happened?
- The multinationals wanted to silence us.
There you have it, as always.
For ecology there are better
things than diesel showers, right?
- How to sell batteries? - Lets stop here!
- Its good. - We have something to tell you.
- What is this news?
- Your mother is pregnant. - What?
Twins, not me. So... we are
going to divorce. Yes, very funny.
More seriously, your father inherited
a large sum. One hundred million euros.
Its 45 million with
inheritance and notary fees.
Very funny! And now the truth?
- Its the truth!
- But... Who died?
An old cousin we never knew. What we
wanted to tell you is that your father...
- Your mother.
- Yes, in short.
We give five million to each one.
- Is this how you thank us?
- Well... So much money at once...
It doesnt match my beliefs. No, thanks.
- Are you serious?
But thanks! Its great. I dont know
what to say. For the fund, its a boost.
- I dont need money to be happy.
- Think carefully. - I dont know.
- Do you see me as a millionaire?
- Yes, you could invest in my
business or go to the hairdresser.
You have so many
ideals, you are so generous...
You can help people, have your own NGO.
- Its not stupid. - Youll see.
- No, but... - What?
You might be right.
But still... Alright, alright!
Ill go, thanks.
- Already? Dont you want another cut?
I cant, I give evening
classes to refugees.
Will you send me a check or a transfer?
- Check. - I pay. - Good.
- We toast.
- Yes, we toast.
What dont you
understand about increase?
What world do you live in?
Its a crisis, everyone is dying.
You keep clinging to your privileges
with your Parisian week.
- Thats not all! Its a right! - Yes!
- The right to receive no payment?
- What do you know about work?
Youve got your ass screwed to a chair.
- The millionaire is handsome.
- I have convictions!
- What convictions?
You turn your head while the planet burns.
Do you want to give this to your children?
What report? What relation?
He definitely wont have children.
- Excuse me?
- Thats not what I meant.
- What do you mean?
- Its good. - Go on, repeat it.
- But nothing...
- Ill beat you up.
Two-bit unionist...
We have an alternative to
the traditional battery that is not
autonomous enough and
consumes rare minerals.
We designed the battery everyone wants.
With the Prodige battery, we offer a future
to the car, to our children
and to our planet. So?
Honestly, not bad. - How much did it cost you?
- 30,000. - 30,000?
You havent paid us for two months.
We owe money to the
suppliers. What do we do?
Im going to have a big inflow of money.
An inflow of money coming from where?
Hes my father. Damn it...
Madam Minister, these
gentlemen are from the press.
- Jrme Gauthier here? Do you know who he is?
- Yes, we do.
Your idol.
- Without him, we wouldnt exist.
He invented everything
in French technology.
Dating apps, video games, renewable energy.
The rabies vaccine too.
- Hello, Mr. Gauthier. I am...
- Lucas Massiera. The creator of Prodige.
Nice to meet you. Youre
the one I came to see.
Good? Can you leave us?
I also need to speak with Lucas.
Would you mind continuing the tour?
Ill join you soon.
- No, I have asthma.
- Alright... I wont poison you.
I dont know if you know, but I
started producing electric cars from
- recyclable materials.
- Yes, I saw that.
Our battery consumes too many
rare earths and doesnt
have enough autonomy.
Thats the problem
with traditional batteries.
Which you solved. Ive been
interested in Prodige for a long time.
I have a feeling that your battery
is the solution for a 100%
clean and efficient car.
Thank you, Im touched. Do you
want us to organize a demonstration?
Ive seen all your demos. If you
agree, we order 10,000 batteries.
10,000?
Is there a problem? Isnt that enough?
- No. Yes, yes, of course.
- A colleague will arrange a meeting
with you to finalize the contract.
- Alright.
Thank you, Mr. Gauthier. Im
proud that you thought of us.
Yours, Lucas. Thank you.
Are we on a first-name
basis? Call me Jrme.
Im counting on you.
It works, Jrme. Its strange to see you
still at STI. Honestly, I dont understand you.
- Im not the only one.
- If he wants to work, let him work.
Okay, but dont you want to take advantage?
Im holding you up. It only concerns me.
100 bricks or not, it wont change me.
Damn. Its beautiful, your statue of
Florent Pagny. I didnt know you were a fan.
Its not Florent Pagny, its Che
Guevara. Where did you find it?
A communist town hall
that shifted to the right.
It wanted to get rid of it.
- Great deal... - Yes. - Well?
In any case, this wine is
great. Id drink it every day.
Come on, friends. Ill
show you something.
- No!
- There it is!
- You had fun, you bastard.
- Yes, I want it. 952 horsepower.
From 0 to 100 in 2.4 seconds.
Hand-stitched leather interior.
- Itll replace your Scnic.
- Who do you take me for?
Only big idiots ride in
these cars. Big idiots like you.
Well yes, its for you.
- Youre crazy. Are you sure?
- Yes, said my.
- Some people are lucky.
- I havent forgotten you, my Bernard.
Pedro 98. Thats the best.
Doesnt that make you happy?
Yes, but its still wine.
Its a very good wine. It
increases in value over time.
As long as you dont drink
it. His car, hell be able to use it.
- Lets go for a ride.
- Not for me. Ill tidy up.
Ill help you.
He leaves with my wine.
Your house is great. Thats what I
need, but I dont have the money.
- How much do you need?
- 150,200,000.
- Ill lend it to you.
- Youll lend it to me?
- More, if you want.
- Forget it, Ill manage.
- Wait. If you want, Ill give it to you.
- Im not a bum. Keep your money.
My children. What a pleasure
to see you. We missed you.
I opened some champagne.
Youll tell me the news.
- I thought you hadnt talked about it.
- A little for mom.
This layoff plan at Cogatec
is disgusting. Shoddy methods.
Enriching shareholders.
- What do you want? - Well, nothing.
- Stop, I know you.
- No, anyway. Its true... Well.
Were in trouble. I trusted someone who
made me make bad investments.
We lost everything. We only have debts.
Even if we sell the apartment,
we wont get out of it.
Things are very bad. They dont
let me go to the beautician anymore.
I do it myself...
- Yes. We understood. How much do you need?
2.5 million. - Anyway.
- Well. So? Do you accept? - Perfectly.
Under certain conditions. Anita.
- Yes, sir?
- How long have you been working here?
- 37 years. - 37 years.
- Yes.
- Are you declared?
No. There are no contributions,
therefore no pension.
- No.
- I suggest you settle your debts, but
you will declare Anita and pay
her pension. When she takes it.
I will spare you the
37 years of paid leave.
- Thank you.
- Thank you, Mr. Patrick.
- Thank you very much.
- My pleasure.
We could pay Anita one trip a year to the
Philippines. Very good idea, Marie-France.
- Thank you.
- My pleasure. Go to the Philippines. - Cheers!
Jrme must thank you
for receiving him so quickly.
You are lucky. - It's great.
- He is a very humane person.
He donated half of his
fortune to his own foundation.
- I know, it's admirable.
- You are lucky.
Excuse me. - Yes?
- Mr. Massiera has arrived.
Thank you, Paulina.
- Lucas.
- Hello, Jrme.
- Let's go. - Sorry to bother you.
- Not at all.
I was surprised that you called me. Sit
down. The contracts are not finalized.
- Yes, I know.
- What brings you here?
I don't have the funds to start
production. I'm missing 15 million.
Maybe you can give me a production advance?
I could give you an advance
of 10, but more is not possible.
I will be missing 5.
Maybe I have a solution. I recommend
investments in renewable energy.
Respect your beliefs and
you will surely double your bet.
Right? Aren't commodities better?
- We can't do that anymore.
It is horrible to speculate
on people's vital needs.
One speculates on their lives.
- Yes. - I know... I did it for years.
I became rich. But at what cost?
It made me unhappy. Very
unhappy. You are absolutely right.
What are these investments?
- I will show you.
Accept the extra 100 euros per
month. But the Paris week, I can't.
The company is already in difficulty.
We are not going to bed. Your
100 euros will change nothing.
- For sure, it won't change your life.
- Why don't you buy the factory?
I don't want to be the boss. I want
to stay with you. He is trying to fool us!
To turn you against me.
We will not let this happen.
Boss, give up your money.
Boss, give up your money!
Boss, give up your money! Pa...
Why don't you buy the
company? Patrick, give your money.
Patrick, give your money!
You have trouble letting
go of your money, Patrick.
The motivation of your guys
is no longer what it used to be.
Between the millionaire unionist and
"Patrick, give your money", you didn't help me.
We had to be credible, we are.
You need to motivate them again.
You're right. Friend! We
lack a moment to gather.
Remotivate yourself to resume the fight.
- Another barbecue?
I have a better idea.
Bring back your strawberries.
You are stupid, aren't you!
- If I were a millionaire, I would buy
a full-size foosball table.
- Consider it yours.
- I would buy a Porsche.
- You already have it. Yes, I am stupid.
Please, sir. Can we have some cognac?
It's the end of service.
Yes? For them too?
They have their digest if.
- I think you have already drunk enough.
We are not good enough for
you, right? My friend is a millionaire.
He is richer than Philippe
Etchebest and Cyril Lignac combined.
I ask you to pay and leave.
Without a nice jacket we cannot
eat at your place? Wait. Excuse me.
I imagine that, unlike me,
you are not millionaires.
No, my husband and I were teachers.
We are celebrating our 45th wedding
anniversary. Well, happy anniversary!
- Thank you.
- That's all, that's all.
That's enough. Leave or I will
call the police! With pleasure, sir.
We will even clean it. - Guys?
- Yes! - Until the revolution always!
No, not that.
Come quickly. They are
blowing everything up.
They are blowing everything up.
Holy shit. But if...
- Are you okay, darling?
- You stink of wine. - What is this car?
A new car to visit houses.
We already have a house.
- Get in.
- We already have a Scnic.
- Have you already spent the five million?
- I paid the debts.
Five million anyway.
You have nothing left. Are you
going to ask dad for some money?
- Absolutely not. Why did you want to see me?
- I bought a house for refugees.
Very good. I am proud of you.
- I would like to start an NGO.
- Very good.
With mom and dad's
money, I have four million left.
This could be a lot for an NGO.
- No, it depends on its size.
- I don't want to start a big NGO.
- You don't want to defend big causes.
No. Well, yes. I... don't know. I would
like to defend several small causes.
Very small causes that are not too costly.
- Stop. I don't care about money.
- Of course.
I wouldn't like to spend it all
at once. Exactly, I was thinking...
am and in a, invested in real
estate. What do you think?
You didn't hold back. You
bought a watch for 5,000.
No, that's... It's an
imitation. I... have it...
I bought it illegally for 20 euros from
an undocumented immigrant in difficulty.
- Very good imitation.
- Do you have any news from the parents?
With all this money...
It must change their lives.
- Mom is fine, but dad...
You know what? I was thinking
we could go to Cuba next week.
Don't you think? We can go somewhere else.
Anything but Dubai.
20 years ago, when you fought with the
CRS, it made me laugh. I was even proud.
That's pathetic.
You are acting like a spoiled
brat. I no longer recognize you.
I left everything for you. I did it out of
love and conviction. I never regretted it.
Now we have the means. You
want to change absolutely nothing,
but did you ask yourself what I wanted? If for you
its about destroying everything in a restaurant,
I have other plans. I want a new
house. Were going to visit one and
youd better behave. Were not the
only ones. I bought you some clothes.
Be nice, take some gum.
Hello, Mrs. Massiera.
Mr. Massiera. Did you find it?
- Yes.
- Excellent.
Lets start the tour, follow me.
The living room, south-facing.
Imagined by Patrick Wilson, his only
creation in France.
Ill let you discover it.
Yes, very nice decoration. Funny,
this obsession with buttocks.
The previous owners had different
tastes, but it can be changed.
But you can change the decoration.
- I hope so.
- I like it.
What are we going to do in there?
- We wont have to run into each other.
- Shall we continue?
- Excuse me, I dont feel well.
- We wonder why. - Ill be back.
- Yes, go ahead. - Alright.
I invite you to discover the floor.
We went around. Do you like it?
- Yes, its very beautiful.
I need to talk about it... - Well take it.
- What? - Were taking the house.
- Are you sure?
- Yes.
The guy told me loan. Do you realize?
100 dishes and he tells me to borrow.
- Im not a bum.
- No, youre not a bum.
Youre just an idiot.
- Well done. That was missing.
- Alright, well have a drink.
No, thats not alright.
Did you see the comments?
The millionaire unionist buys a.
Michelin-star restaurant and wrecks it
with his friends: 10,000 euros in damage.
And this wants to teach everyone
a lesson? Youve gone crazy.
One month of strike and
you make us look like idiots.
We cant afford to strike forever.
Some have the means, I dont.
- Are you saying that about me?
Yes, who else? The
millionaire who makes a mess
in a three-star hotel, It hurts.
- Okay, that wasnt very smart.
Sorry guys.
Alright, I understand.
- Thats one less to shoot.
- Yes.
Whats happening? - Its over. - The strike?
- I dont know. Im leaving the factory.
- Were you fired? - No, I resigned.
- Well, in the end...
Its not so bad. Youll
be able to benefit from it.
- I dont know. Meanwhile...
- What is it? - Severance pay.
- I dont know what to say. Thank you, Patrick.
- It will help you see it coming.
There will be no layoffs in the coming months.
- I promise.
I never thought Id say this,
but... Im going to miss you.
Thanks, Thierry. Dont
cash it in your name.
- Hell be able to enjoy his money.
- He busted his ass defending us
and thats how you thank him.
- That was the old Patrick. Berthier.
We wanted to tell you. Patrick is
leaving, but the strike isnt over. Guys?
- YES.
- Yes, the strike is over.
- How is that?
- Patrick has been paying for the strike for a month.
He paid the factorys debts.
He issued a check for 5 million
euros so it could keep running. Yes.
You really missed the
chance to keep your mouth shut.
Shit. What an idiot I am.
Nonsense. Patrick. Patrick!
Patrick. Patrick... Sorry. I didnt
know you were saving... the factory.
Stay with us.
Thats nice, but Im
not in my place anymore.
- Will we continue to be friends?
- Weve always been friends.
- Are you sure? Do you want to get rid of him?
- Yes, Im sure. - Yes.
- Can I keep them?
- My pleasure.
- Hi, Suzanne. - How are you?
- Is Patrick there?
- I cant reach him.
- Patrick! Patrick!
- Suzanne?
- I like your shoes.
I dont know where he is.
We wanted to invite
you to lunch on Sunday.
- Ill tell him to call you back.
- That works. - Hello.
Where are you? - In the living room.
- No, Im in the living room.
Alright, I understand.
He said he just called.
He invites us to lunch on Sunday.
Call him back. Im overwhelmed.
For Sunday lunch. Call him
again. Do you want a curly?
Listen...
Youve been spending your days
here for a month, among lawnmowers.
Im happy here.
You gave them 5 million.
The factory will keep running.
- Thats not the problem.
- I know. Its work, its the union...
Its important to know how to move
forward. Its super sweet that you wanted
to recreate our old living room,
but you shouldnt live in the past.
Come on, lets take a trip to Chalon.
It doesnt suit me, theres the
curling semifinal. Iceland - Faroe Islands.
Please, it makes me
happy. Come on. Come on.
- If it makes you happy.
- Well watch it on replay.
In what way?
There, youll see, there are many
shops. Me, what I like, is not...
How to say it? Its not you, but
a bit... Come on, come on. See?
I like that too. Come on... Its because...
I love this shirt. See? The color is great.
Do you want to try it?
Come on, youll try it.
Its not bad, that one. - Yes, of course.
- Yes, try it. - Can I help you? - Yes.
My husband wants to try...
- Thats not possible.
- You dare to sell this?
- Yes, why?
I dont understand.
- You dont understand? Ill explain it.
It doesnt matter, you couldnt have known.
Cant you help it?
Its not because were rich
that we have no convictions.
Youre annoying. Go to
your garage. I have things to do.
10,000 for the lady. 15,000, sir.
20,000, lady. 20,000? 20,000, once.
20,000, twice. 25,000, sir.
- 30,000 for the lady.
35,000, sir. - For what?
- 40,000 for the lady.
40,000, once. Dont you
regret it? 40,000, twice.
Its a network of pigeons. 40,000, three
times. Auction sold at 40,000 to madame.
- The pigeon is you. - How so?
- He is a friend of the
artist, there to increase the
bids. You paid double for a
painting valued at 20,000
euros. Juan Pascual, gallerist.
- Suzanne Massiera. Patron against her will.
- If you want advice,
- I have time for a coffee.
- I need advice.
- These Swedes are strong.
- Are you interested? He nods.
- It fascinates me. Its like ptanque on ice.
- Yes. Do you spend your days here?
- What do you want me to do?
- I dont know. Enjoy.
Travel, enjoy whatever.
- I dont care about any of that.
We bought this house with
three plaques. I dont feel at home.
This life doesnt resemble
me. Im getting angry.
Why dont you get involved in
associations? Humanitarian causes?
Amandine does it very well. These
fights are more for me. Im too old. Me,
my thing was the union and the struggle. Yes.
Nothing prevents you from going to the factory.
We need your advice.
- Nobody wants me anymore.
Stop the nonsense, Patrick.
Everyone knows you saved the factory.
All right. You smoke marijuana.
- Do you say that because Sad is Arab?
Youre right, Patrick. All
drug dealers and thieves.
Im going there. Im going to sell crack. Hello Patrick.
- Hello.
- Allahou Akbar, Suzanne. - Thats it.
- You made them leave. - Of course.
Its a shisha. Apple
cinnamon. Do you want to try?
No problem.
Youll never guess what I did. I
bought a very beautiful painting
by a promising young artist
at an auction. I got a great deal.
- 40,000 euros.
- Yes.
I met a very nice
gallerist. Juan Pascual.
- Very, very handsome man.
- Great.
As he is a member of the
National Rally, I pulled out my card.
- Thats good.
- Youre annoying!
Youre not listening to me. You dont listen to
me anymore. You spend your days watching curling.
Do me the favor of moving
and coming to dinner
with your real wife in your real house.
Otherwise, Ill come
back tomorrow and ruin it.
Right away the big words.
What do you have against curling?
- To the table!
- It makes noise, Johanna.
- Who is Johanna?
- The cleaning lady.
- What cleaning lady?
If you lived here, you would
know weve had one for 15 days.
Me, a cleaning lady? What have I become?
Johanna, you arrive early.
- What are you doing here?
- Hi mom. I...
I moved in here, since your house is big.
- You bought a loft.
Yes, exactly. I am
hosting a Syrian family.
If you knew what they went through.
- I think its very good to help the Syrians,
but you can afford accommodation elsewhere.
- Thanks family spirit.
- What is this bag? Is it real? - No!
No. No, its fake. I
won it in an LGBT raffle.
We gave you five million.
Did the loft cost that much?
- No, obviously.
- Then get yourself an Airbnb.
I have other plans, humanitarian.
If you still know what that means.
I didnt know I was no longer welcome.
Whats going on? Why
are you no longer welcome?
His daughter hosts Syrians,
she wants to settle here.
- Thats good, well done.
- No.
No, she is rather a
teenager, your daughter.
It would remind us of the good old days.
Go sit down. Upstairs there are two bedrooms.
Thanks, dad.
- Do you sometimes listen to me?
- She is our daughter.
She will bring you a bit of life.
- Say youre making fun of me.
When I see your days, its normal.
- What do you want me to do?
You know, Juan, the guy from
the auction. He invites us to dinner.
That would give us an outing.
- What does he do again?
- He is a gallerist.
Dinner with a gallerist I dont know?
I found him very
interesting. I assure you.
Very committed. He hasnt always
had an easy life. You can hear yourself.
It makes me happy.
- Good. - Thanks.
So.
I love baking. - Tick-tock.
- Currently I am
preparing an exhibition with
paintings I am not going to paint.
I avoid wasting raw materials.
Patrick, everyone talks about themselves.
Their projects, their life. Everyone
except you. What do you do in life?
- Me? - Yes.
- I am a worker. And a unionist.
No, he means former
worker. Former unionist.
My father was also a
unionist and a worker.
He fled Francos Spain to escape prison.
I am unable to exhibit
an uncommitted artist.
I do not distinguish the artist from the work.
- She is right.
I dont know what I prefer about Michael
Jackson. The singer or... the nanny.
Its not only the work that counts.
What makes it valuable? Its commitment.
You seem very committed.
How do you do it?
I have recently become rich and
have already betrayed my convictions.
- Well? - How rich are you?
- Very. Too much.
It is possible to reconcile
conviction and money.
Look at me, for example,
Within my foundation, I created
workshops in prison to
introduce art to inmates.
Offer them new horizons.
It is important when you
have more, locked in a cell.
It is essential to
differentiate Dal and Picasso.
It changes your life when
you are 6 living in an 8 m2 cell.
For the inconvenience I will
donate you 100,000 euros.
- Moreover, it is tax-free.
- Moreover! I add 50,000 euros.
We are not going to give
everything to the State.
There you go. Tick-tock.
- Thank you. - Youre welcome.
Honestly, your new friends are pleasant.
Its special, The barbecue in the living
room. It must smell like rotten fish.
Fortunately, We didnt eat sardines.
- You dont make me laugh.
You behaved like an idiot.
Dont you like these people
because they are rich and left-wing?
Left-wing... I prefer bourgeois people
who take responsibility, like
your parents. They are fake asses.
Your Juan is credible, in his 250
m2 grilling with his blacksmith apron?
What do you have against Juan? He
started from nothing, he did it alone.
Like your circus with the director.
- I gave him 150,000 euros.
- Openly mocking him.
These people have money, they
pass it on to others and benefit from it.
The complete opposite of you. I have always
been happy with you. I dont regret it.
But here be careful.
- Pay attention to what?
Be careful, thats all.
Hello Juan.
I brought you a good bottle.
I apologize for yesterday.
I was very rude to you and your friends.
Suzanne is very hurt.
- I understand. She is a very delicate woman.
To make up for it, I would like to
give her a painting. Do you have an idea?
I understood her tastes. Dont move.
So. This is a work by Niklas Dhomson.
He just exhibited at the Tate Modern.
- Do you allow that? - Yes.
And there, all the
bodies mixing, isnt it too...
Not at all. Its not even enough.
You know, Patrick, painting
stimulates the senses,
the imagination. Fantasy.
I feel a very rich imagination in Suzanne.
- How so?
An imagination that must be
stimulated. Who needs something new?
- Any novelty?
- Yes, something new.
You saw the way she looks at me.
Next time, its your head Im
blowing up. How much for the canvas?
- 70,000. - And that shit?
- 100,000. - Its for me.
The bottle, youll drink
it to my health, idiot.
Well? Wait, I am... Sorry Juan. I
dont understand what happened.
I have to hang up, I remind you.
- Sorry, mom.
Corentn? Prepare two specials of the
day for us. Keep two profiteroles for us.
- That works. Two profiteroles.
- That works. - Is that okay, mom?
Are you sure? Take something else.
- Wait, leave your phone.
I need to talk to you.
- Sorry, Im listening.
He is your father. I
cant stand it anymore.
I thought we were going to do many
things together, nothing interests him.
Look how he curls up in the
garage while smoking shisha.
The cow, a real
unemployed life. Im serious.
And what did I learn? After the restaurant,
he destroyed an art gallery. Out of jealousy.
I dont know what to do with him anymore.
If this continues...
- If this continues, what?
- What if I were better off without him?
- What the hell are you talking about?
Dad is a bit of an idiot.
But he loves you. Yes, but I..
Sorry, I have to answer. Whats
going on? No? Its not possible.
Yes. Ill be there immediately. I have
to leave you, Im in trouble. Damn!
- Two specials of the day.
- Thank you. - Enjoy your meal.
Are you okay, darling? Great, this
book on contemporary real estate.
By the way, there is a mysterious
admirer who gave you this.
Juan just called me.
What happened to you?
You had to apologize and you
made a mistake in his gallery.
You threatened him.
- He asked for it, that bastard. - Stupid?
You are becoming completely crazy.
- Do you know what he told me?
- Thats enough.
Between your days of doing nothing, between
your days of doing nothing, the restaurant of
the other day, dinner
last night, the gallery.
I cant take it anymore.
Im leaving.
Listen, Im leaving. I
tried, I cant anymore.
Thats very annoying. How much
do you have left of what I gave you?
Theres practically nothing left. I have nothing
left. I lost everything in the stock market.
Yes, anyway. 10 million.
- I followed your advice.
You didnt have to follow it.
Now... How will you fulfill your order?
- I dont know.
Maybe you could invest in the cash.
Thats not a bad idea.
How much could you put in?
- 10 million.
But you want...
How many shares do you want?
- 100%. - I have no more cash boxes.
Yes, but you have more debts.
- Wait, did you know it would collapse?
- Lucas.
I wasnt going to order
10,000 batteries without asking.
Everyone knows you are a bad manager.
To make up for your nonsense,
you spend money everywhere.
Are you making a decision? I dont have
that to do. Hold on. I wrote you a contract.
Do you accept or not?
- You are a son of a bitch.
- Thats not very zen.
- Are you okay, dad? What are you doing?
- Im having breakfast. Its 15:30. Okay?
Ive been out of control since mom left.
Shes been gone for a
week, shell come back.
I called her several
times. She never answers.
- Several times?
- 43 just yesterday. Its useless.
She wont come back.
Look, you know she still cares about you.
Clean up the house and go buy her
flowers. Tell her youre going to change.
You will do many things together.
- I dont know where she lives.
Try... 18 avenue de Paris in Chalon.
- Thanks, my chick.
- I didnt tell you anything.
- No.
- Dad! Dad! Take a shower.
Hello, Suzanne. Suzanne... I became
stupid. I wont greet her. Suzanne...
Im sorry. No, it stinks.
Suzanne... That also stinks.
We have to travel, lets meet
again. What if we moved to Dubai?
Thats stupid. Okay, Im leaving. Nonsense.
Follow them, the door is open.
- How are you? - Thank you, its beautiful.
- Its the least we can do.
I hope you liked it. I had a good time.
- Me too. - Im happy.
- Damn it!
- I'm sorry...
Watch it, you little bastard! Do
you know the price of these pants?
You will never know. The dry
cleaner's bill, you will feel it.
- Excuse me...
- Don't touch me! Damn it!
Excuse me again.
Well, I told you - Well, I told
you that I hope... that you enjoyed it.
You were not supposed to
go to those places with Patrick.
- It's late, I'm going home.
- Don't tell me you're thinking about that loser.
- About what?
- He has no taste, no conversation.
I won't leave you. Patrick is very
cultured, very intelligent, and has humor.
I offer you a good wine,
you settle for cheap stuff.
Look what I do with your harvest.
- Damn it...
- The dry cleaner's bill is for you.
What are you looking at?
What happened to us? I miss you.
No! No! No! No! No, not you,
Che Guevara! No, not Che Guevara!
- What are you doing here?
- I was worried.
I understood you had problems. I
called you and you never answered.
I went to your house, you weren't
there. I suspected you were here.
- I messed up. I lost my cash box.
- My poor love.
They tricked me like a
beginner. Like a big idiot.
I wanted you to be proud of me.
- We are proud of you. - Shit.
I brought everyone on board,
even grandpa and grandma.
They trusted me. I burned what they had.
- I hoped it wasn't you. You know what?
There's no point feeling guilty. It's done.
- I lost my cash box.
- Ask your father to help you.
I'm so ashamed. I don't
want to ask him for money.
Go take a shower. I'll take
care of your father. Come on.
Nice, the new decoration.
I'm overwhelmed. I
didn't have time to clean.
Didn't Johanna come?
I keep paying her, but I asked her not
to come. She made me uncomfortable.
I'm glad to see you.
Okay... Patrick, we need to talk to you.
- I was expecting that.
- No, it's Lucas. He has something to tell you.
That's how Gauthier got
my cash box. You see the mess.
You have to give Gauthier some
money so they return your cash box.
It's going to be more complicated than that.
He won't give up. Prodige can be worth a lot.
- I'm screwed.
- No, you never go bankrupt.
It's been a long time since I pulled
a job. We'll pay him, your Gauthier.
He looks happy.
Yes. You don't realize, you
made him very, very happy.
- Everything will be fine.
- Where are we going? - To see an old friend.
Let me talk, it's not
appropriate. He will help you.
- How did you meet?
- Fight at a demonstration.
- Against the police?
- No. With him. I left three teeth there.
- Really?
- I'm not bothering you, Patrick?
- Patrick! What are you doing here?
- Lucas, my son.
- Nice to meet you. What are you doing there?
- I have a favor to ask.
Since when do the diehards of the CGneed the social traitors of my union?
- Shall I serve you?
- Let's go.
- Is it union tradition to be called Patrick?
- No, generational issue.
Let's go.
- There's no water?
- What for?
What is the service?
- It's for him. Gauthier screwed him.
Go on, I'm interested. I created a
company, Prodige, and it worked well.
Gauthier placed a big order.
- He stole your cash box, as usual.
What is the service?
A strike. We must
block his car production.
Possible, but why?
First, he's a big
piece of trash. Second...
You want me to get his stuff back.
I've always been attracted to waging war
against Gauthier. My guys, average.
The last hit against him cost us a lot.
I know, but I'm enjoying
it. I'm doubling the salary.
You've become a fool,
Mr. Incorruptible. In this case, sold.
A little snack?
- Come on. It's only 4:30 p.m.
It's snack time.
- Is it a generational issue?
- Union tradition.
Excuse me, I had some things to sort out.
- Lucas? - Yes.
- So, will he get through this?
- We do everything for it.
- We? - Everyone helps.
- Even you.
- Me? What can I do?
I'll explain. Remember Patrick? He's
going to strike at the Gauthier factory.
- Are the guys okay?
- I pay for the strike. - You can't avoid it.
Suzanne. Patrick. It's been a
long time. What are we having?
The same as last time. Royal
couscous and prestige boulaouane.
- Perfect.
- No, no.
We'll have two couscous
balls. And a jug of ros.
Like before.
I'm very sorry, I... I was wrong.
I was wrong too.
Wait. We'll do everything in its
time. First, we take care of Lucas.
Yes, good idea.
Thanks, man. You save me.
Stop, don't worry. It's
a pleasure to help you.
- They won't catch us?
- No.
I'm used to it, we are impossible to track.
- Where did you learn to do that?
- It's better you don't know.
How did I pay a 20,000
petanque-a-year engineering school?
- What is that? What's the problem?
- The materials of your car.
They are extracted in mines by children.
- They handle the products.
Which makes them sick
and pollutes the environment.
Yes. They have no RTT or meal vouchers.
What is this circus? Alright, let's go.
What is this shit? What the hell is this?
Today, everyone pisses me off.
- Jrme?
- What?
We were hacked. Our
financial documents are online.
Including the tax
agreements in the Caribbean.
This is shit! Fine then!
Legally, what risk are we taking?
- Federic!
- Legally...
Nothing. Legally, everything is
aligned. But on the other hand...
In terms of communication, it's a disaster.
Our image as an ethical and
environmentally friendly company
has been badly affected.
- Jrme. - This is not the moment!
- It's important. - What?
The Gcar factory is on
strike. Production is paralyzed.
Shit! Broken windows
You're useless, get out!
What do you want? What are
your demands? I don't understand.
- Thevenin, what's going on?
- I don't know, they went on strike.
- Yes, I saw it. What do they want?
- It's a bit confusing.
Patrick Fremont, union
representative. We want a 30% increase.
- Just that?
- Six weeks of paid vacation.
- Well, let's see, anything else?
- An electric car for each worker.
Where's the problem?
Okay, I understand.
- Someone is waiting for you in my office.
There you have it. I'll leave you, lovers.
-Thanks, Patrick.
It's you, all this mess. I recognize you.
You're the millionaire unionist.
The restaurant wasn't enough for
you, you have to ruin my company.
I'm Lucas's father. Pissing
off bosses is my great passion.
I'll shove my lawyers up your ass.
I'll do the same to you raised to 1000.
You worked for a printing company that's
not doing well. I'll buy it back and make
a nice social plan. You'll like it.
- You're very poorly informed.
I gave them a gift of 5 million. Everything is
going very well. To get back to the strike...
Why would I give in?
- It's going to cost me 500,000 per week.
I can hold out a long time with 20
million. How much will it cost you?
At least triple. And you
have other fish to fry.
Communication problem, tax evasion.
- That was you too.
I have other files. Toxic waste
dumps, children in the mines.
- What do you want?
- Prodige for 15 million euros.
Less strike costs. The
factory restarts tomorrow.
- 20 and we don't talk about it anymore.
- The strike will last 4 more weeks.
- It's 15.
- Here, I drafted a contract. Then.
There you have it.
What is this thing? Bonus for employees.
To recover your
brilliant image as a boss.
I've always dreamed of living this
moment. Helping people feels good.
- Thanks, dad.
- I told you we'd make it.
- Well done, darling.
- Darling? - Yes, idiot.
ONE YEAR LATER
Mr. Berthier! We have a problem.
There aren't enough trucks for
delivery. You have to rent them.
Calm down. I'll sign the
contracts for you. You need to relax.
How long has it been
since you took a vacation?
Since I became logistics director.
- Mr. Berthier! It's a disaster.
- What's going on?
There are more balls in the foosball
table. How are we going to do it?
That's a real problem, Sad.
He's good, our wellness manager.
- Come on, let's fix this.
- And the trucks?
- Fuck off, idiots!
- Bim, not very zen, Jrme.
We still have an order of 5,000
batteries. We're in a tight flow.
We're going to expand the factory.
The agreement of the
majority shareholder is required.
- You're right, where is he?
- Go look out the window.
No, it's not possible. Let's go.
Friends, we won't give up. This
partial strike will go to the end.
If they don't understand, no
battery will leave the factory.
- What the hell is he doing?
- What he likes.
For years, employers
- had the last word.
- He's attacking himself. - It does him good.
- They, all they understand...
- He will never change. - Never. - Yes!
- We won't let this happen.
- How much will it cost him?
Believe me, this time, they
are the ones who will give in.
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- Yes!
This is the mindset we must have
if we want to make them give in.
They only understand the balance of power.
- Yes! - Well give it to them. - Yes!
We continue with this partial strike.
If they dont understand the
message, it will be a full-time strike!
Yes!
Parisian week, weve had it for
50 years. Were not going to give up.
- No!
- Tomorrow we work from 8 to 14.
So. Finished for today.
See you tomorrow, guys.
We stay motivated, were counting on you.
You did very well, darling.
- As always.
- You were great.
- Thank you. Arent you saying anything?
- Yes, its very good.
But I dont understand
anything about this Parisian week.
The Parisian week is the
sixth week of paid leave.
What does that have to do with Paris?
The agreement was
signed in the 70s in Paris.
- But were not in Paris.
- Bernard...
We sing the Marseillaise all over France,
not just in Marseille. Not just in Marseille.
- Yes. - Yes. - No.
- All right, Im leaving.
Youre not late home Lucas
is on television. Yes, great.
- Hi guys.
- Hi.
Thats it, she left. You know what?
I dont dare go home
anymore Im going through hell.
- Are you arguing? - If only.
- Is she cheating on you?
- You see he doesnt want to talk about it.
- Nothing to do with it. Its... Its more serious.
What?
- Things.
- Is she forcing you to do things?
- Its hard, you know?
- Do you remember Nadine? My ex?
Sometimes she got a bit drunk.
She was going into the closet...
Stop, its just a joke. Yes, really...
- Youre stupid.
- Lets go have a drink.
What was she going to look for in the closet?
- Youre annoying me.
To tell us about new
technologies that fight
global warming, Lucas Massiera, founder of.
Prodige, a startup that is making waves.
Lucas Massiera, good evening.
- Good evening.
- Quick, lets begin. - Did I miss something?
- You just launched an electric battery.
How does that change the situation?
We are proud to have developed...
- Its still going well. - Not bad.
- Yes. - Uses fewer minerals.
- How long does this battery last?
- The tests are promising.
We are between 900 and 1,000 km.
That is much more than existing
batteries. How did you do it?
The patent is protected,
I cant say anything.
No, but look. One minute on
air and he thinks hes Bill Gates.
Stop, Patrick. Thats what he
does. You can be proud of him.
Thats what our children
do. Amandine too, by the way.
All right, then... Here you go,
Mahmoud. These are your papers.
A friend from university gave them to
me. It wasnt easy. I had to take the bus.
Thank you, Amandine. Thanks to you, Ill be
able to find a job. I dont know how to thank you.
- If you could pay me.
- Well.
What are you looking at?
For once, this summer,
we could take a trip.
Id love to. Now is
not the time, financially.
Me, palm trees, thats not my thing.
- I know my union member.
I found a destination that might suit him. A
destination that combines culture and relaxation.
- Dubai? - Havana. - In Cuba?
- No, Thailand. Obviously in Cuba!
Come on, youve always dreamed
of it. The revolution of 57, Che.
A mojito on the beach.
- How much does it cost?
1,789 per person. The
price is revolutionary.
- We cant. No, we cant.
- If we dont do it now, we never will.
Come on, darling. Imagine
us both on the beach.
Yes.
Then Ill think about it.
You can take consumer credit.
- You see, whenever you want.
- Wait. - No, dont answer.
Its the bank. Its the bank.
Damn. Yes, its Troadec. Yes?
Mr. Massiera, hello.
Mr. Troadec from SBC.
- Good morning, how are you?
- How are you. Your account, not good at all.
Your loan is due, I have to reject it.
This is the third time. I cant do anything
anymore. There must be a solution.
I have no solution, Mr. Troadec. Im
barely managing with the studies of the
children, the bills, the
taxes... Milking the house.
- Youre not paying.
- I know.
The factory is on strike,
I have 600 euros less.
Mr. Massiera, we need to
strike less and work more. Listen.
It will be a banking ban and
the seizure of the house. So.
Im counting on you, Mr. Massiera.
Come on, have a good day.
- Above all, good hit.
- Good day.
We can give up on Cuba.
- There is a solution. - Your parents?
- Yes. They can help us.
Youre right. We see them twice a year.
And with your father, it has
always been true love. Come on.
- Hello?
- Hi mom.
Darling, Im happy you called.
How are you? - Good and you?
- The kids, how are they?
Listen, very well. Lucas is
working hard with his new company.
- Amandine too.
- You wont believe it.
Im reading a book about
Claude Franois. Thats great, mom.
- You know hes not dead?
- Its a trick. They would have frozen him
cryogenically. We woke him up after
30 years, gave him plastic surgery and
there you go! He became Matt Pokora.
Do you realize? Claude Franois
and Matt Pokora are the same person.
Amazing. I understand that this story
bothers you. I have something to ask you.
- I thought you had a little voice.
- We have three overdue bills and we
wont be able to pay
them. I was wondering...
If we could help you.
How much do you need?
Yes, 3,000 euros.
Ill ask your father,
but consider it done.
- Youre great.
- Otherwise, do you know the latest?
We are ruined. There is
nothing left of the clinics money.
- How?
- Your fathers bad investments.
Then now is not the
time to ask him for money.
- Do you think so? - Well yes.
- I will talk to him about it.
No, forget it. We will
find a solution. A kiss.
Me too, darling. See you soon.
Two beers to celebrate.
What? Your father doesnt want to?
- They are ruined, he burned everything.
Its official. We are in trouble.
After... No, Lucas no.
What for? His cardboard
box. Its nothing for him.
- I will not accept money from my son.
- Youre hurting your pride.
Hello, darling.
I brought you some croissants.
In the morning, there
are two things I love.
Hot croissants and that kind of news.
Damn! Inform the Banque de France.
- So. - How are we going to do it?
- I have a solution, dont you want it?
Lucas? Ill think about it.
Think fast. Well have to live at
his place. Im not sure youll like it.
- Do you want some coffee?
- No.
- Nonsense!
- Whats going on? Who is it?
Probably a sheriff.
- They didnt waste time.
- What do we do?
Where are we going like this?
Okay, hes gone.
- Good day. - We dont need anything.
- Patrick Massiera?
That depends. What is it for?
Matre Blanchet. I
have a document for you.
We are late, we will find a solution.
It doesnt concern me.
- 100 million?
- Yes.
- 100 million?
- Yes. More precisely 100,234,627 euros.
Anyway.
- Minus my fees, that is 506,173.13 euros.
Anyway.
The inheritance tax must
be added. 55,679,044.80 euros.
Anyway.
- 100 million.
Yes. Minus 506,173.13
euros for my fees and
55,679,044.80 euros for
the inheritance tax. Anyway.
- Who is this lady?
- Annette Faur, I dont know her at all.
A cousin of your father without children.
She was married to a rich businessman.
You are the sole heir. Come to the office
tomorrow to settle the final details.
Mrs. Massiera, Mr. Massiera. I do not
wish you a good day. I think it will be.
Dont take me home.
What are we going to do with this money?
- I dont know.
- We can go to Cuba. - Certainly.
I want to do something that makes you happy.
- What? - A surprise.
- What surprise?
- Surprise. Go get ready.
You say nothing. No. You know me.
- Yes? - Not a word to your parents.
Of course not.
Hello, did he say?
Mr. Troadec? Hello, can we meet?
- We didnt have an appointment, so no.
- Its urgent.
- Do you want us to talk again
about the report to the Banque de France?
- You cant do that.
- Mr. Troadec, the factory...
It is on partial strike. You
have charges, contributions, taxes,
loans for childrens studies...
- Be kind to us.
Its not bad, that one. Its not
expensive either. Laugh Thats good.
- Mr. Troadec.
- Yes?
I will do whatever you want.
- What do you mean?
- Everything. Everything, everything. Everything.
Yes, anyway. I cant do that. Not
immediately. Not in front of your husband.
- If you have to go that far...
- We are going to lose our house...
We will end up on the street.
Secours Populaire will find us a squat
without too many infectious diseases.
- No, I dont want
to become a poly-addict. I dont
want to end up prostituting myself.
Are you kidding me?
Youre not in a situation.
Youre right. Especially since this
morning, look. Look what I have. So.
So... clearing throat.
Yes. It has nothing to do
with that. It changes everything.
Yes. As a result, our unpaid debts...
I was about to offer you a consumer
loan, but there... Its more about you.
Thank you for calling. What an
honor. I didnt know you were there.
Follow me. We prepared a
brunch to talk with friends.
Among friends, I dont know.
But croissants, they win me over.
- Lets go.
- Not you.
Pack your boxes and sit at the
counter while waiting for your transfer.
Be nice for once.
We could have celebrated it elsewhere.
Arent we good here?
Yes, but we are not going
to keep living like before.
How do you want us to live?
We dont have to change our lives.
Im not asking you to
change, but to enjoy it.
I dont know, travel have a
new house. We can stop working.
And vote right-wing? My grandfather
and my father were unionized workers.
I want to work and take care of the union.
- How much do we give the children?
Should we give them something?
Its not a gift to give them. Nor to us.
- In the end, we inherited 100 million.
- 45.
Its the same. We have to
give something to our children.
I dont know. One million each. Two?
- Cheapskate.
- We just have to give them everything.
We keep 4,000 euros for Cuba.
- Stop your bad faith.
- I dont know, five million each.
- If you want. What do I take?
Why are you reading the menu?
Youve been eating couscous balls for 30 years.
- No. You are acting in bad faith.
Patrick, as usual? Two
couscous balls, a pitcher of ros.
No, wait. Two real couscous
and a prestige boulaouane.
Muir!
Champagne.
One million, two million.
He has 98 left. He is good.
I only told Bernard.
- He has no mouth. But a megaphone.
I heard.
So? Hundred? Yes, one hundred.
Hundred. With inheritance and
notary fees, its 45. Initially its 100.
See how we treat successful people?
- We leave them too much money.
- They say that, but youll change.
Youll enjoy your money.
Hello seaside house, golf,
tax-free investments.
Goodbye factory and picket.
- Why the picket?
- Well... - Well no.
Books wont print themselves.
Have a good day, sir.
Good day.
I have something super
urgent to do. Good day.
- Good day.
- How are you?
I doubt it. Its been a long
time. Come to dinner at home.
- Why not.
- See you Sunday, Christophe.
I am Patrick.
- What are you doing?
- Im working. And you? - I work more.
- Did you take the day off?
- Yes. And tomorrow and every two days.
You werent joking to work?
- Well no! - How long will you work?
Until I have my quarters. It
depends on the pension reform.
- Are you serious?
- I support the guys.
Well talk about it again in a week. Yes.
We have to warn the children.
Call Amandina, I call Lucas.
- Okay. - See you tonight.
- Christophe! -Patrick. - Lets admit it.
I forgot something. Do you
know Im going to have a baby?
No, I didnt know. How old is your wife?
56 years old. No, were going to adopt.
With Anne-Claire, we
didnt dare to ask you...
Would you like to be the babys godfather?
- Well... -Thank you, Patrick.
NO, NO, NO, NO NO, NO,
NO, NO NO TO POLLUTION
- Hello dad?
- Can you come home tonight?
We have something to tell you.
- Yes, dad. Of course.
NO TO POLLUTION
- I might be late.
- Okay, darling.
Why is he still there?
If I were him, Id stop
working. Id pat my sorrel.
- What would you do with him?
- Id have built
a beautiful cabin with a pool with jacuzzi
and a beautiful cellar
with only excellent wines.
- Yes.
- And you?
I love cars. Id choose a Porsche turbo.
Can we talk among ourselves, please?
- What is it? Do you want your union card?
- I dont want to laugh.
Your partial strike is
putting me in trouble.
- For 15 years weve been closing at the end of the month.
- Its different.
The factory has two million euros
in debt. In two months we close.
Your comrades will be left
behind. It worries you more.
- How so? - I thought...
- It changes nothing.
I have a proposal to make
to you. I pay the debts.
- How so?
- I pay, but the strike continues.
- For what?
- We havent won strikes in a long time.
We have to win this one for the
morale of the guys. I also pay the strike.
Pretend to reject our
demands for 4 to 5 weeks.
Everyone is happy. The factory is saved.
The guys wont feel they
went on strike in vain.
And then the strike
ends? Good, sold, Patrick.
On one condition. No one should know.
I dont want them to
think the union sold out.
Its kind of like that. Lets go.
Patrick, I was looking
for you everywhere.
Since youll be the godfather...
- I didnt say anything.
Here is a list of birth gifts.
- You adopted her.
- So? No gifts? Thats not very nice.
Travel crib, changing
table, play mat. A 4K TV.
Dexon H14 puzzle. Autonomous lawn mower.
- You dont have to take everything.
- Thank you.
Are you okay, darling?
- Yes. Its nice. Did you go to the hairdresser?
- Yes, in Chalon. I had fun. What did you do?
- I had fun.
I gave two million to save the
factory. Also, I finance the strike.
- Without telling me?
- Its only two million.
Did you talk to Lucas?
- No, I was waiting for you.
Did you reach Amandine?
- On the phone. She should be there.
- How are you?
- Are you okay, dad?
- So, the batteries?
- We are a success.
Did you see me on television?
- One flat minute. - Stop.
You were great. You
sell your project very well.
- Thank you.
- I apologize for the delay.
- What happened?
- The multinationals wanted to silence us.
There you have it, as always.
For ecology there are better
things than diesel showers, right?
- How to sell batteries? - Lets stop here!
- Its good. - We have something to tell you.
- What is this news?
- Your mother is pregnant. - What?
Twins, not me. So... we are
going to divorce. Yes, very funny.
More seriously, your father inherited
a large sum. One hundred million euros.
Its 45 million with
inheritance and notary fees.
Very funny! And now the truth?
- Its the truth!
- But... Who died?
An old cousin we never knew. What we
wanted to tell you is that your father...
- Your mother.
- Yes, in short.
We give five million to each one.
- Is this how you thank us?
- Well... So much money at once...
It doesnt match my beliefs. No, thanks.
- Are you serious?
But thanks! Its great. I dont know
what to say. For the fund, its a boost.
- I dont need money to be happy.
- Think carefully. - I dont know.
- Do you see me as a millionaire?
- Yes, you could invest in my
business or go to the hairdresser.
You have so many
ideals, you are so generous...
You can help people, have your own NGO.
- Its not stupid. - Youll see.
- No, but... - What?
You might be right.
But still... Alright, alright!
Ill go, thanks.
- Already? Dont you want another cut?
I cant, I give evening
classes to refugees.
Will you send me a check or a transfer?
- Check. - I pay. - Good.
- We toast.
- Yes, we toast.
What dont you
understand about increase?
What world do you live in?
Its a crisis, everyone is dying.
You keep clinging to your privileges
with your Parisian week.
- Thats not all! Its a right! - Yes!
- The right to receive no payment?
- What do you know about work?
Youve got your ass screwed to a chair.
- The millionaire is handsome.
- I have convictions!
- What convictions?
You turn your head while the planet burns.
Do you want to give this to your children?
What report? What relation?
He definitely wont have children.
- Excuse me?
- Thats not what I meant.
- What do you mean?
- Its good. - Go on, repeat it.
- But nothing...
- Ill beat you up.
Two-bit unionist...
We have an alternative to
the traditional battery that is not
autonomous enough and
consumes rare minerals.
We designed the battery everyone wants.
With the Prodige battery, we offer a future
to the car, to our children
and to our planet. So?
Honestly, not bad. - How much did it cost you?
- 30,000. - 30,000?
You havent paid us for two months.
We owe money to the
suppliers. What do we do?
Im going to have a big inflow of money.
An inflow of money coming from where?
Hes my father. Damn it...
Madam Minister, these
gentlemen are from the press.
- Jrme Gauthier here? Do you know who he is?
- Yes, we do.
Your idol.
- Without him, we wouldnt exist.
He invented everything
in French technology.
Dating apps, video games, renewable energy.
The rabies vaccine too.
- Hello, Mr. Gauthier. I am...
- Lucas Massiera. The creator of Prodige.
Nice to meet you. Youre
the one I came to see.
Good? Can you leave us?
I also need to speak with Lucas.
Would you mind continuing the tour?
Ill join you soon.
- No, I have asthma.
- Alright... I wont poison you.
I dont know if you know, but I
started producing electric cars from
- recyclable materials.
- Yes, I saw that.
Our battery consumes too many
rare earths and doesnt
have enough autonomy.
Thats the problem
with traditional batteries.
Which you solved. Ive been
interested in Prodige for a long time.
I have a feeling that your battery
is the solution for a 100%
clean and efficient car.
Thank you, Im touched. Do you
want us to organize a demonstration?
Ive seen all your demos. If you
agree, we order 10,000 batteries.
10,000?
Is there a problem? Isnt that enough?
- No. Yes, yes, of course.
- A colleague will arrange a meeting
with you to finalize the contract.
- Alright.
Thank you, Mr. Gauthier. Im
proud that you thought of us.
Yours, Lucas. Thank you.
Are we on a first-name
basis? Call me Jrme.
Im counting on you.
It works, Jrme. Its strange to see you
still at STI. Honestly, I dont understand you.
- Im not the only one.
- If he wants to work, let him work.
Okay, but dont you want to take advantage?
Im holding you up. It only concerns me.
100 bricks or not, it wont change me.
Damn. Its beautiful, your statue of
Florent Pagny. I didnt know you were a fan.
Its not Florent Pagny, its Che
Guevara. Where did you find it?
A communist town hall
that shifted to the right.
It wanted to get rid of it.
- Great deal... - Yes. - Well?
In any case, this wine is
great. Id drink it every day.
Come on, friends. Ill
show you something.
- No!
- There it is!
- You had fun, you bastard.
- Yes, I want it. 952 horsepower.
From 0 to 100 in 2.4 seconds.
Hand-stitched leather interior.
- Itll replace your Scnic.
- Who do you take me for?
Only big idiots ride in
these cars. Big idiots like you.
Well yes, its for you.
- Youre crazy. Are you sure?
- Yes, said my.
- Some people are lucky.
- I havent forgotten you, my Bernard.
Pedro 98. Thats the best.
Doesnt that make you happy?
Yes, but its still wine.
Its a very good wine. It
increases in value over time.
As long as you dont drink
it. His car, hell be able to use it.
- Lets go for a ride.
- Not for me. Ill tidy up.
Ill help you.
He leaves with my wine.
Your house is great. Thats what I
need, but I dont have the money.
- How much do you need?
- 150,200,000.
- Ill lend it to you.
- Youll lend it to me?
- More, if you want.
- Forget it, Ill manage.
- Wait. If you want, Ill give it to you.
- Im not a bum. Keep your money.
My children. What a pleasure
to see you. We missed you.
I opened some champagne.
Youll tell me the news.
- I thought you hadnt talked about it.
- A little for mom.
This layoff plan at Cogatec
is disgusting. Shoddy methods.
Enriching shareholders.
- What do you want? - Well, nothing.
- Stop, I know you.
- No, anyway. Its true... Well.
Were in trouble. I trusted someone who
made me make bad investments.
We lost everything. We only have debts.
Even if we sell the apartment,
we wont get out of it.
Things are very bad. They dont
let me go to the beautician anymore.
I do it myself...
- Yes. We understood. How much do you need?
2.5 million. - Anyway.
- Well. So? Do you accept? - Perfectly.
Under certain conditions. Anita.
- Yes, sir?
- How long have you been working here?
- 37 years. - 37 years.
- Yes.
- Are you declared?
No. There are no contributions,
therefore no pension.
- No.
- I suggest you settle your debts, but
you will declare Anita and pay
her pension. When she takes it.
I will spare you the
37 years of paid leave.
- Thank you.
- Thank you, Mr. Patrick.
- Thank you very much.
- My pleasure.
We could pay Anita one trip a year to the
Philippines. Very good idea, Marie-France.
- Thank you.
- My pleasure. Go to the Philippines. - Cheers!
Jrme must thank you
for receiving him so quickly.
You are lucky. - It's great.
- He is a very humane person.
He donated half of his
fortune to his own foundation.
- I know, it's admirable.
- You are lucky.
Excuse me. - Yes?
- Mr. Massiera has arrived.
Thank you, Paulina.
- Lucas.
- Hello, Jrme.
- Let's go. - Sorry to bother you.
- Not at all.
I was surprised that you called me. Sit
down. The contracts are not finalized.
- Yes, I know.
- What brings you here?
I don't have the funds to start
production. I'm missing 15 million.
Maybe you can give me a production advance?
I could give you an advance
of 10, but more is not possible.
I will be missing 5.
Maybe I have a solution. I recommend
investments in renewable energy.
Respect your beliefs and
you will surely double your bet.
Right? Aren't commodities better?
- We can't do that anymore.
It is horrible to speculate
on people's vital needs.
One speculates on their lives.
- Yes. - I know... I did it for years.
I became rich. But at what cost?
It made me unhappy. Very
unhappy. You are absolutely right.
What are these investments?
- I will show you.
Accept the extra 100 euros per
month. But the Paris week, I can't.
The company is already in difficulty.
We are not going to bed. Your
100 euros will change nothing.
- For sure, it won't change your life.
- Why don't you buy the factory?
I don't want to be the boss. I want
to stay with you. He is trying to fool us!
To turn you against me.
We will not let this happen.
Boss, give up your money.
Boss, give up your money!
Boss, give up your money! Pa...
Why don't you buy the
company? Patrick, give your money.
Patrick, give your money!
You have trouble letting
go of your money, Patrick.
The motivation of your guys
is no longer what it used to be.
Between the millionaire unionist and
"Patrick, give your money", you didn't help me.
We had to be credible, we are.
You need to motivate them again.
You're right. Friend! We
lack a moment to gather.
Remotivate yourself to resume the fight.
- Another barbecue?
I have a better idea.
Bring back your strawberries.
You are stupid, aren't you!
- If I were a millionaire, I would buy
a full-size foosball table.
- Consider it yours.
- I would buy a Porsche.
- You already have it. Yes, I am stupid.
Please, sir. Can we have some cognac?
It's the end of service.
Yes? For them too?
They have their digest if.
- I think you have already drunk enough.
We are not good enough for
you, right? My friend is a millionaire.
He is richer than Philippe
Etchebest and Cyril Lignac combined.
I ask you to pay and leave.
Without a nice jacket we cannot
eat at your place? Wait. Excuse me.
I imagine that, unlike me,
you are not millionaires.
No, my husband and I were teachers.
We are celebrating our 45th wedding
anniversary. Well, happy anniversary!
- Thank you.
- That's all, that's all.
That's enough. Leave or I will
call the police! With pleasure, sir.
We will even clean it. - Guys?
- Yes! - Until the revolution always!
No, not that.
Come quickly. They are
blowing everything up.
They are blowing everything up.
Holy shit. But if...
- Are you okay, darling?
- You stink of wine. - What is this car?
A new car to visit houses.
We already have a house.
- Get in.
- We already have a Scnic.
- Have you already spent the five million?
- I paid the debts.
Five million anyway.
You have nothing left. Are you
going to ask dad for some money?
- Absolutely not. Why did you want to see me?
- I bought a house for refugees.
Very good. I am proud of you.
- I would like to start an NGO.
- Very good.
With mom and dad's
money, I have four million left.
This could be a lot for an NGO.
- No, it depends on its size.
- I don't want to start a big NGO.
- You don't want to defend big causes.
No. Well, yes. I... don't know. I would
like to defend several small causes.
Very small causes that are not too costly.
- Stop. I don't care about money.
- Of course.
I wouldn't like to spend it all
at once. Exactly, I was thinking...
am and in a, invested in real
estate. What do you think?
You didn't hold back. You
bought a watch for 5,000.
No, that's... It's an
imitation. I... have it...
I bought it illegally for 20 euros from
an undocumented immigrant in difficulty.
- Very good imitation.
- Do you have any news from the parents?
With all this money...
It must change their lives.
- Mom is fine, but dad...
You know what? I was thinking
we could go to Cuba next week.
Don't you think? We can go somewhere else.
Anything but Dubai.
20 years ago, when you fought with the
CRS, it made me laugh. I was even proud.
That's pathetic.
You are acting like a spoiled
brat. I no longer recognize you.
I left everything for you. I did it out of
love and conviction. I never regretted it.
Now we have the means. You
want to change absolutely nothing,
but did you ask yourself what I wanted? If for you
its about destroying everything in a restaurant,
I have other plans. I want a new
house. Were going to visit one and
youd better behave. Were not the
only ones. I bought you some clothes.
Be nice, take some gum.
Hello, Mrs. Massiera.
Mr. Massiera. Did you find it?
- Yes.
- Excellent.
Lets start the tour, follow me.
The living room, south-facing.
Imagined by Patrick Wilson, his only
creation in France.
Ill let you discover it.
Yes, very nice decoration. Funny,
this obsession with buttocks.
The previous owners had different
tastes, but it can be changed.
But you can change the decoration.
- I hope so.
- I like it.
What are we going to do in there?
- We wont have to run into each other.
- Shall we continue?
- Excuse me, I dont feel well.
- We wonder why. - Ill be back.
- Yes, go ahead. - Alright.
I invite you to discover the floor.
We went around. Do you like it?
- Yes, its very beautiful.
I need to talk about it... - Well take it.
- What? - Were taking the house.
- Are you sure?
- Yes.
The guy told me loan. Do you realize?
100 dishes and he tells me to borrow.
- Im not a bum.
- No, youre not a bum.
Youre just an idiot.
- Well done. That was missing.
- Alright, well have a drink.
No, thats not alright.
Did you see the comments?
The millionaire unionist buys a.
Michelin-star restaurant and wrecks it
with his friends: 10,000 euros in damage.
And this wants to teach everyone
a lesson? Youve gone crazy.
One month of strike and
you make us look like idiots.
We cant afford to strike forever.
Some have the means, I dont.
- Are you saying that about me?
Yes, who else? The
millionaire who makes a mess
in a three-star hotel, It hurts.
- Okay, that wasnt very smart.
Sorry guys.
Alright, I understand.
- Thats one less to shoot.
- Yes.
Whats happening? - Its over. - The strike?
- I dont know. Im leaving the factory.
- Were you fired? - No, I resigned.
- Well, in the end...
Its not so bad. Youll
be able to benefit from it.
- I dont know. Meanwhile...
- What is it? - Severance pay.
- I dont know what to say. Thank you, Patrick.
- It will help you see it coming.
There will be no layoffs in the coming months.
- I promise.
I never thought Id say this,
but... Im going to miss you.
Thanks, Thierry. Dont
cash it in your name.
- Hell be able to enjoy his money.
- He busted his ass defending us
and thats how you thank him.
- That was the old Patrick. Berthier.
We wanted to tell you. Patrick is
leaving, but the strike isnt over. Guys?
- YES.
- Yes, the strike is over.
- How is that?
- Patrick has been paying for the strike for a month.
He paid the factorys debts.
He issued a check for 5 million
euros so it could keep running. Yes.
You really missed the
chance to keep your mouth shut.
Shit. What an idiot I am.
Nonsense. Patrick. Patrick!
Patrick. Patrick... Sorry. I didnt
know you were saving... the factory.
Stay with us.
Thats nice, but Im
not in my place anymore.
- Will we continue to be friends?
- Weve always been friends.
- Are you sure? Do you want to get rid of him?
- Yes, Im sure. - Yes.
- Can I keep them?
- My pleasure.
- Hi, Suzanne. - How are you?
- Is Patrick there?
- I cant reach him.
- Patrick! Patrick!
- Suzanne?
- I like your shoes.
I dont know where he is.
We wanted to invite
you to lunch on Sunday.
- Ill tell him to call you back.
- That works. - Hello.
Where are you? - In the living room.
- No, Im in the living room.
Alright, I understand.
He said he just called.
He invites us to lunch on Sunday.
Call him back. Im overwhelmed.
For Sunday lunch. Call him
again. Do you want a curly?
Listen...
Youve been spending your days
here for a month, among lawnmowers.
Im happy here.
You gave them 5 million.
The factory will keep running.
- Thats not the problem.
- I know. Its work, its the union...
Its important to know how to move
forward. Its super sweet that you wanted
to recreate our old living room,
but you shouldnt live in the past.
Come on, lets take a trip to Chalon.
It doesnt suit me, theres the
curling semifinal. Iceland - Faroe Islands.
Please, it makes me
happy. Come on. Come on.
- If it makes you happy.
- Well watch it on replay.
In what way?
There, youll see, there are many
shops. Me, what I like, is not...
How to say it? Its not you, but
a bit... Come on, come on. See?
I like that too. Come on... Its because...
I love this shirt. See? The color is great.
Do you want to try it?
Come on, youll try it.
Its not bad, that one. - Yes, of course.
- Yes, try it. - Can I help you? - Yes.
My husband wants to try...
- Thats not possible.
- You dare to sell this?
- Yes, why?
I dont understand.
- You dont understand? Ill explain it.
It doesnt matter, you couldnt have known.
Cant you help it?
Its not because were rich
that we have no convictions.
Youre annoying. Go to
your garage. I have things to do.
10,000 for the lady. 15,000, sir.
20,000, lady. 20,000? 20,000, once.
20,000, twice. 25,000, sir.
- 30,000 for the lady.
35,000, sir. - For what?
- 40,000 for the lady.
40,000, once. Dont you
regret it? 40,000, twice.
Its a network of pigeons. 40,000, three
times. Auction sold at 40,000 to madame.
- The pigeon is you. - How so?
- He is a friend of the
artist, there to increase the
bids. You paid double for a
painting valued at 20,000
euros. Juan Pascual, gallerist.
- Suzanne Massiera. Patron against her will.
- If you want advice,
- I have time for a coffee.
- I need advice.
- These Swedes are strong.
- Are you interested? He nods.
- It fascinates me. Its like ptanque on ice.
- Yes. Do you spend your days here?
- What do you want me to do?
- I dont know. Enjoy.
Travel, enjoy whatever.
- I dont care about any of that.
We bought this house with
three plaques. I dont feel at home.
This life doesnt resemble
me. Im getting angry.
Why dont you get involved in
associations? Humanitarian causes?
Amandine does it very well. These
fights are more for me. Im too old. Me,
my thing was the union and the struggle. Yes.
Nothing prevents you from going to the factory.
We need your advice.
- Nobody wants me anymore.
Stop the nonsense, Patrick.
Everyone knows you saved the factory.
All right. You smoke marijuana.
- Do you say that because Sad is Arab?
Youre right, Patrick. All
drug dealers and thieves.
Im going there. Im going to sell crack. Hello Patrick.
- Hello.
- Allahou Akbar, Suzanne. - Thats it.
- You made them leave. - Of course.
Its a shisha. Apple
cinnamon. Do you want to try?
No problem.
Youll never guess what I did. I
bought a very beautiful painting
by a promising young artist
at an auction. I got a great deal.
- 40,000 euros.
- Yes.
I met a very nice
gallerist. Juan Pascual.
- Very, very handsome man.
- Great.
As he is a member of the
National Rally, I pulled out my card.
- Thats good.
- Youre annoying!
Youre not listening to me. You dont listen to
me anymore. You spend your days watching curling.
Do me the favor of moving
and coming to dinner
with your real wife in your real house.
Otherwise, Ill come
back tomorrow and ruin it.
Right away the big words.
What do you have against curling?
- To the table!
- It makes noise, Johanna.
- Who is Johanna?
- The cleaning lady.
- What cleaning lady?
If you lived here, you would
know weve had one for 15 days.
Me, a cleaning lady? What have I become?
Johanna, you arrive early.
- What are you doing here?
- Hi mom. I...
I moved in here, since your house is big.
- You bought a loft.
Yes, exactly. I am
hosting a Syrian family.
If you knew what they went through.
- I think its very good to help the Syrians,
but you can afford accommodation elsewhere.
- Thanks family spirit.
- What is this bag? Is it real? - No!
No. No, its fake. I
won it in an LGBT raffle.
We gave you five million.
Did the loft cost that much?
- No, obviously.
- Then get yourself an Airbnb.
I have other plans, humanitarian.
If you still know what that means.
I didnt know I was no longer welcome.
Whats going on? Why
are you no longer welcome?
His daughter hosts Syrians,
she wants to settle here.
- Thats good, well done.
- No.
No, she is rather a
teenager, your daughter.
It would remind us of the good old days.
Go sit down. Upstairs there are two bedrooms.
Thanks, dad.
- Do you sometimes listen to me?
- She is our daughter.
She will bring you a bit of life.
- Say youre making fun of me.
When I see your days, its normal.
- What do you want me to do?
You know, Juan, the guy from
the auction. He invites us to dinner.
That would give us an outing.
- What does he do again?
- He is a gallerist.
Dinner with a gallerist I dont know?
I found him very
interesting. I assure you.
Very committed. He hasnt always
had an easy life. You can hear yourself.
It makes me happy.
- Good. - Thanks.
So.
I love baking. - Tick-tock.
- Currently I am
preparing an exhibition with
paintings I am not going to paint.
I avoid wasting raw materials.
Patrick, everyone talks about themselves.
Their projects, their life. Everyone
except you. What do you do in life?
- Me? - Yes.
- I am a worker. And a unionist.
No, he means former
worker. Former unionist.
My father was also a
unionist and a worker.
He fled Francos Spain to escape prison.
I am unable to exhibit
an uncommitted artist.
I do not distinguish the artist from the work.
- She is right.
I dont know what I prefer about Michael
Jackson. The singer or... the nanny.
Its not only the work that counts.
What makes it valuable? Its commitment.
You seem very committed.
How do you do it?
I have recently become rich and
have already betrayed my convictions.
- Well? - How rich are you?
- Very. Too much.
It is possible to reconcile
conviction and money.
Look at me, for example,
Within my foundation, I created
workshops in prison to
introduce art to inmates.
Offer them new horizons.
It is important when you
have more, locked in a cell.
It is essential to
differentiate Dal and Picasso.
It changes your life when
you are 6 living in an 8 m2 cell.
For the inconvenience I will
donate you 100,000 euros.
- Moreover, it is tax-free.
- Moreover! I add 50,000 euros.
We are not going to give
everything to the State.
There you go. Tick-tock.
- Thank you. - Youre welcome.
Honestly, your new friends are pleasant.
Its special, The barbecue in the living
room. It must smell like rotten fish.
Fortunately, We didnt eat sardines.
- You dont make me laugh.
You behaved like an idiot.
Dont you like these people
because they are rich and left-wing?
Left-wing... I prefer bourgeois people
who take responsibility, like
your parents. They are fake asses.
Your Juan is credible, in his 250
m2 grilling with his blacksmith apron?
What do you have against Juan? He
started from nothing, he did it alone.
Like your circus with the director.
- I gave him 150,000 euros.
- Openly mocking him.
These people have money, they
pass it on to others and benefit from it.
The complete opposite of you. I have always
been happy with you. I dont regret it.
But here be careful.
- Pay attention to what?
Be careful, thats all.
Hello Juan.
I brought you a good bottle.
I apologize for yesterday.
I was very rude to you and your friends.
Suzanne is very hurt.
- I understand. She is a very delicate woman.
To make up for it, I would like to
give her a painting. Do you have an idea?
I understood her tastes. Dont move.
So. This is a work by Niklas Dhomson.
He just exhibited at the Tate Modern.
- Do you allow that? - Yes.
And there, all the
bodies mixing, isnt it too...
Not at all. Its not even enough.
You know, Patrick, painting
stimulates the senses,
the imagination. Fantasy.
I feel a very rich imagination in Suzanne.
- How so?
An imagination that must be
stimulated. Who needs something new?
- Any novelty?
- Yes, something new.
You saw the way she looks at me.
Next time, its your head Im
blowing up. How much for the canvas?
- 70,000. - And that shit?
- 100,000. - Its for me.
The bottle, youll drink
it to my health, idiot.
Well? Wait, I am... Sorry Juan. I
dont understand what happened.
I have to hang up, I remind you.
- Sorry, mom.
Corentn? Prepare two specials of the
day for us. Keep two profiteroles for us.
- That works. Two profiteroles.
- That works. - Is that okay, mom?
Are you sure? Take something else.
- Wait, leave your phone.
I need to talk to you.
- Sorry, Im listening.
He is your father. I
cant stand it anymore.
I thought we were going to do many
things together, nothing interests him.
Look how he curls up in the
garage while smoking shisha.
The cow, a real
unemployed life. Im serious.
And what did I learn? After the restaurant,
he destroyed an art gallery. Out of jealousy.
I dont know what to do with him anymore.
If this continues...
- If this continues, what?
- What if I were better off without him?
- What the hell are you talking about?
Dad is a bit of an idiot.
But he loves you. Yes, but I..
Sorry, I have to answer. Whats
going on? No? Its not possible.
Yes. Ill be there immediately. I have
to leave you, Im in trouble. Damn!
- Two specials of the day.
- Thank you. - Enjoy your meal.
Are you okay, darling? Great, this
book on contemporary real estate.
By the way, there is a mysterious
admirer who gave you this.
Juan just called me.
What happened to you?
You had to apologize and you
made a mistake in his gallery.
You threatened him.
- He asked for it, that bastard. - Stupid?
You are becoming completely crazy.
- Do you know what he told me?
- Thats enough.
Between your days of doing nothing, between
your days of doing nothing, the restaurant of
the other day, dinner
last night, the gallery.
I cant take it anymore.
Im leaving.
Listen, Im leaving. I
tried, I cant anymore.
Thats very annoying. How much
do you have left of what I gave you?
Theres practically nothing left. I have nothing
left. I lost everything in the stock market.
Yes, anyway. 10 million.
- I followed your advice.
You didnt have to follow it.
Now... How will you fulfill your order?
- I dont know.
Maybe you could invest in the cash.
Thats not a bad idea.
How much could you put in?
- 10 million.
But you want...
How many shares do you want?
- 100%. - I have no more cash boxes.
Yes, but you have more debts.
- Wait, did you know it would collapse?
- Lucas.
I wasnt going to order
10,000 batteries without asking.
Everyone knows you are a bad manager.
To make up for your nonsense,
you spend money everywhere.
Are you making a decision? I dont have
that to do. Hold on. I wrote you a contract.
Do you accept or not?
- You are a son of a bitch.
- Thats not very zen.
- Are you okay, dad? What are you doing?
- Im having breakfast. Its 15:30. Okay?
Ive been out of control since mom left.
Shes been gone for a
week, shell come back.
I called her several
times. She never answers.
- Several times?
- 43 just yesterday. Its useless.
She wont come back.
Look, you know she still cares about you.
Clean up the house and go buy her
flowers. Tell her youre going to change.
You will do many things together.
- I dont know where she lives.
Try... 18 avenue de Paris in Chalon.
- Thanks, my chick.
- I didnt tell you anything.
- No.
- Dad! Dad! Take a shower.
Hello, Suzanne. Suzanne... I became
stupid. I wont greet her. Suzanne...
Im sorry. No, it stinks.
Suzanne... That also stinks.
We have to travel, lets meet
again. What if we moved to Dubai?
Thats stupid. Okay, Im leaving. Nonsense.
Follow them, the door is open.
- How are you? - Thank you, its beautiful.
- Its the least we can do.
I hope you liked it. I had a good time.
- Me too. - Im happy.
- Damn it!
- I'm sorry...
Watch it, you little bastard! Do
you know the price of these pants?
You will never know. The dry
cleaner's bill, you will feel it.
- Excuse me...
- Don't touch me! Damn it!
Excuse me again.
Well, I told you - Well, I told
you that I hope... that you enjoyed it.
You were not supposed to
go to those places with Patrick.
- It's late, I'm going home.
- Don't tell me you're thinking about that loser.
- About what?
- He has no taste, no conversation.
I won't leave you. Patrick is very
cultured, very intelligent, and has humor.
I offer you a good wine,
you settle for cheap stuff.
Look what I do with your harvest.
- Damn it...
- The dry cleaner's bill is for you.
What are you looking at?
What happened to us? I miss you.
No! No! No! No! No, not you,
Che Guevara! No, not Che Guevara!
- What are you doing here?
- I was worried.
I understood you had problems. I
called you and you never answered.
I went to your house, you weren't
there. I suspected you were here.
- I messed up. I lost my cash box.
- My poor love.
They tricked me like a
beginner. Like a big idiot.
I wanted you to be proud of me.
- We are proud of you. - Shit.
I brought everyone on board,
even grandpa and grandma.
They trusted me. I burned what they had.
- I hoped it wasn't you. You know what?
There's no point feeling guilty. It's done.
- I lost my cash box.
- Ask your father to help you.
I'm so ashamed. I don't
want to ask him for money.
Go take a shower. I'll take
care of your father. Come on.
Nice, the new decoration.
I'm overwhelmed. I
didn't have time to clean.
Didn't Johanna come?
I keep paying her, but I asked her not
to come. She made me uncomfortable.
I'm glad to see you.
Okay... Patrick, we need to talk to you.
- I was expecting that.
- No, it's Lucas. He has something to tell you.
That's how Gauthier got
my cash box. You see the mess.
You have to give Gauthier some
money so they return your cash box.
It's going to be more complicated than that.
He won't give up. Prodige can be worth a lot.
- I'm screwed.
- No, you never go bankrupt.
It's been a long time since I pulled
a job. We'll pay him, your Gauthier.
He looks happy.
Yes. You don't realize, you
made him very, very happy.
- Everything will be fine.
- Where are we going? - To see an old friend.
Let me talk, it's not
appropriate. He will help you.
- How did you meet?
- Fight at a demonstration.
- Against the police?
- No. With him. I left three teeth there.
- Really?
- I'm not bothering you, Patrick?
- Patrick! What are you doing here?
- Lucas, my son.
- Nice to meet you. What are you doing there?
- I have a favor to ask.
Since when do the diehards of the CGneed the social traitors of my union?
- Shall I serve you?
- Let's go.
- Is it union tradition to be called Patrick?
- No, generational issue.
Let's go.
- There's no water?
- What for?
What is the service?
- It's for him. Gauthier screwed him.
Go on, I'm interested. I created a
company, Prodige, and it worked well.
Gauthier placed a big order.
- He stole your cash box, as usual.
What is the service?
A strike. We must
block his car production.
Possible, but why?
First, he's a big
piece of trash. Second...
You want me to get his stuff back.
I've always been attracted to waging war
against Gauthier. My guys, average.
The last hit against him cost us a lot.
I know, but I'm enjoying
it. I'm doubling the salary.
You've become a fool,
Mr. Incorruptible. In this case, sold.
A little snack?
- Come on. It's only 4:30 p.m.
It's snack time.
- Is it a generational issue?
- Union tradition.
Excuse me, I had some things to sort out.
- Lucas? - Yes.
- So, will he get through this?
- We do everything for it.
- We? - Everyone helps.
- Even you.
- Me? What can I do?
I'll explain. Remember Patrick? He's
going to strike at the Gauthier factory.
- Are the guys okay?
- I pay for the strike. - You can't avoid it.
Suzanne. Patrick. It's been a
long time. What are we having?
The same as last time. Royal
couscous and prestige boulaouane.
- Perfect.
- No, no.
We'll have two couscous
balls. And a jug of ros.
Like before.
I'm very sorry, I... I was wrong.
I was wrong too.
Wait. We'll do everything in its
time. First, we take care of Lucas.
Yes, good idea.
Thanks, man. You save me.
Stop, don't worry. It's
a pleasure to help you.
- They won't catch us?
- No.
I'm used to it, we are impossible to track.
- Where did you learn to do that?
- It's better you don't know.
How did I pay a 20,000
petanque-a-year engineering school?
- What is that? What's the problem?
- The materials of your car.
They are extracted in mines by children.
- They handle the products.
Which makes them sick
and pollutes the environment.
Yes. They have no RTT or meal vouchers.
What is this circus? Alright, let's go.
What is this shit? What the hell is this?
Today, everyone pisses me off.
- Jrme?
- What?
We were hacked. Our
financial documents are online.
Including the tax
agreements in the Caribbean.
This is shit! Fine then!
Legally, what risk are we taking?
- Federic!
- Legally...
Nothing. Legally, everything is
aligned. But on the other hand...
In terms of communication, it's a disaster.
Our image as an ethical and
environmentally friendly company
has been badly affected.
- Jrme. - This is not the moment!
- It's important. - What?
The Gcar factory is on
strike. Production is paralyzed.
Shit! Broken windows
You're useless, get out!
What do you want? What are
your demands? I don't understand.
- Thevenin, what's going on?
- I don't know, they went on strike.
- Yes, I saw it. What do they want?
- It's a bit confusing.
Patrick Fremont, union
representative. We want a 30% increase.
- Just that?
- Six weeks of paid vacation.
- Well, let's see, anything else?
- An electric car for each worker.
Where's the problem?
Okay, I understand.
- Someone is waiting for you in my office.
There you have it. I'll leave you, lovers.
-Thanks, Patrick.
It's you, all this mess. I recognize you.
You're the millionaire unionist.
The restaurant wasn't enough for
you, you have to ruin my company.
I'm Lucas's father. Pissing
off bosses is my great passion.
I'll shove my lawyers up your ass.
I'll do the same to you raised to 1000.
You worked for a printing company that's
not doing well. I'll buy it back and make
a nice social plan. You'll like it.
- You're very poorly informed.
I gave them a gift of 5 million. Everything is
going very well. To get back to the strike...
Why would I give in?
- It's going to cost me 500,000 per week.
I can hold out a long time with 20
million. How much will it cost you?
At least triple. And you
have other fish to fry.
Communication problem, tax evasion.
- That was you too.
I have other files. Toxic waste
dumps, children in the mines.
- What do you want?
- Prodige for 15 million euros.
Less strike costs. The
factory restarts tomorrow.
- 20 and we don't talk about it anymore.
- The strike will last 4 more weeks.
- It's 15.
- Here, I drafted a contract. Then.
There you have it.
What is this thing? Bonus for employees.
To recover your
brilliant image as a boss.
I've always dreamed of living this
moment. Helping people feels good.
- Thanks, dad.
- I told you we'd make it.
- Well done, darling.
- Darling? - Yes, idiot.
ONE YEAR LATER
Mr. Berthier! We have a problem.
There aren't enough trucks for
delivery. You have to rent them.
Calm down. I'll sign the
contracts for you. You need to relax.
How long has it been
since you took a vacation?
Since I became logistics director.
- Mr. Berthier! It's a disaster.
- What's going on?
There are more balls in the foosball
table. How are we going to do it?
That's a real problem, Sad.
He's good, our wellness manager.
- Come on, let's fix this.
- And the trucks?
- Fuck off, idiots!
- Bim, not very zen, Jrme.
We still have an order of 5,000
batteries. We're in a tight flow.
We're going to expand the factory.
The agreement of the
majority shareholder is required.
- You're right, where is he?
- Go look out the window.
No, it's not possible. Let's go.
Friends, we won't give up. This
partial strike will go to the end.
If they don't understand, no
battery will leave the factory.
- What the hell is he doing?
- What he likes.
For years, employers
- had the last word.
- He's attacking himself. - It does him good.
- They, all they understand...
- He will never change. - Never. - Yes!
- We won't let this happen.
- How much will it cost him?
Believe me, this time, they
are the ones who will give in.
Merguez for everyone!
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