Alpha (2025) Movie Script

It's prettier this way.
Wanna know a secret?
Yes.
Wake up.
Wake up!
So, what's the secret?
I caught something...
Where's Adrien?
Alpha!
Come on.
Wake up. Open your eyes.
Alpha...
Still love me?
I had a long day, Alpha.
Say yes, the only answer is yes!
Yes I do, of course I do!
Help me, honey.
Mom,
remember how Flipper used to jump on us
whenever we came home?
Well, whenever I come home,
I still step back
as if he were about to jump on me.
I don't know how to make it stop.
Why do you want it to stop?
What's this?
What?
How did you get it?
Did you go to a store?
What store?
A tattoo parlor, I don't know!
Who did it to you? With what?
I don't know!
Some random guy,
we were at his place.
Describe the needle.
Did he use it on anyone else?
- It was sharp...
- F...!
Was it clean or dirty?
Where did it come from?
A drawer, I think.
You'll come to the hospital with me
tomorrow.
You need a tetanus booster.
We can't test you just yet.
Keep still!
Test me for what?
This can't go on.
First you, now her.
It'll kill me.
Yet again.
I can't keep fighting, I'm worn out.
Close the door, please.
Fuck...
Mommy...
Mommy!
Mom, come!
Alpha!
Take my hand.
Take my hand.
Look at me.
Look at me!
That's it.
That's it, come.
Come here.
Sorry, Mommy.
I'm so sorry.
Sorry.
Ok.
Truce!
2 seconds.
You ok?
I don't love this.
No one does.
C'mon.
I can't, I can't!
Pretend I'm not here.
I can't, you are here!
Rather do it yourself?
What?
Are you crazy?
You insert the needle,
I inject the vaccine.
Does my mom know?
We don't have to tell.
Yes we do.
Otherwise it must be wrong and dangerous!
Ok, we'll tell her. Deal?
That's better.
Do it here.
Here?
That's it. Perfect.
See? Not so bad.
That's it?
Yeah.
All done.
But Mom mentioned a test.
Yes, but we're done for now.
I'll see you in 2 weeks.
What's it for?
You know about the virus, right?
But...
I'm only 13.
Where'd they all go?
Those are last night's meals on the cart.
No one got them?
I don't work on this floor.
You work at this hospital, right?
This isn't my floor either.
Save your energy.
I don't feel guilty.
Everyone left.
Everyone. It was just me.
I was useless on my own.
Say what you like,
at least I'm still here!
So they can't count on anyone?
Nor can we.
Sorry, it's cold.
Your doctor is coming.
Sorry, it's cold.
Your doctor is coming.
Sorry, it's cold.
Your doctor is coming.
So, using any words
you hopefully know from the list
and the visuals,
what happens to the narrator?
Dude's having an existential crisis.
Yes, good.
What makes you say that?
He cries a lot.
Says, "Oh god, oh god."
He's one big victim.
Can you understand
why the guy is crying?
I don't know.
'Cause he's gay?
I don't see the connection.
Where do you get that from?
There's no mention of it.
Well, you read it
like the dude was whining,
even though he's chilling on a beach.
No one dies.
Actually, someone does die.
Someone does die.
That's your perception.
We don't have to think like you.
Dunno, you read it in a weird way.
So I'm the problem, is that it?
What made it weird?
Repeat what you said before.
Well, you sound faggy.
Right...
Alpha, will you give me your late slip
and tell us...
what you think, please?
As for you, we'll talk after class.
Be serious, please.
So, what do you think?
A dream inside a dream, he says.
Ok, good. Expand on that.
It means everything's fake, right?
Good.
Maybe it's just a nightmare.
- Sir?
- Yes?
There's blood on the wall.
Shit.
Calm down!
What's going on?
Someone wrote on me.
Using what? A pen?
A needle.
Go see the nurse.
Adrien, she doesn't need you!
Stay here!
Leave me alone!
I'll go with,
in case her arm tragically dies.
Alph, wait up!
Shouldn't it have healed by now?
It's not some wimp thing everyone does.
Still, shouldn't be so gnarly.
Wait.
Hear that?
What?
Hide the cigarette,
I heard someone whistle!
There.
Did you hear it?
You're trippin'. It's the toilets.
Stop.
Wait.
What?
Y'know, not here.
Chill, we're just kissing.
Need flowers and a room at the Ritz?
If you touch me there,
I'd rather have condoms.
What? Never crossed my mind!
Try telling your girlfriend that.
So...
it crossed your mind?
I didn't say that.
I gotta pee.
Do you mind?
Don't wake me just yet, please.
C'mon Alpha, open up.
Don't remember me?
The cops are coming.
Your mom will be delighted.
She didn't tell you I'm crashing here?
Who are you?
I told her your room was a bad idea.
This family doesn't do boundaries.
We're brother and sister.
Your mom and me.
Mom only has sisters.
I may not be mentioned,
but I do exist.
My grandparents' names?
Dad...
and Mom!
Hissu and Ouzna.
I babysat you once.
Don't remember?
Know where your mom hides her cigs?
Sit!
Sit, I said!
Unbelievable!
Stop shaking, what's your problem?
I'm not in my best shape, honey.
I'm a little out of focus.
Why have I never seen you?
You've seen me, as I said.
I even took you to the beach.
Enough now.
I remember you far nicer.
20 francs to get lost?
Cough it up.
I don't have it, but...
Back to square one.
I'll call the cops.
Thought you already did.
Don't you touch me!
I'll be in our room.
Herr Munchausen,
where did everyone else go?
We're experiencing precisely
the kind of episode no one believes.
Is he your brother?
Of course.
Uncle Amin.
The last born.
First or last, so what!
I thought he was gonna kill me!
- You didn't explain?
- Sure, but look at my mug!
Sorry hon, didn't mean to scare you.
I thought you'd remember him.
- Go on, kiss your uncle.
- Why?
He's family.
Since when?
Let it go.
Alpha...
kiss your uncle.
That's right.
He can't sleep in my room.
I won't sleep with my brother.
We're not animals.
Give him the dog bed!
He's your brother and it's my room!
- I'll wait over there.
- Stay put.
Your uncle is not intruding.
We're not doing him a favor.
He has a right to be here, got it?
You can sleep with me.
Amin!
C'mon, just one floor!
Benny!
Jesus!
- Call an ambulance!
- I was with him.
Leave it! Call an ambulance!
What's wrong with him?
He's feeling unwell again?
Did anyone see him like that?
The neighbors?
No one saw. Let me handle it.
Benny, I need you!
It'll be all right.
Stay with me.
Mom, get out!
Get out, Mom!
Fuck...
Stop it!
Stop, you're crazy!
Stop!
You're acting crazy!
It's the Red Wind,
blocking his breathing.
I see it in his veins.
It's the Red Wind.
It's blowing.
It blocks everything up.
He must be cleansed on the inside.
What Red Wind?
You'll drown him!
Benny!
Benny, come here!
Get her out.
Get her out.
I took his gear this morning,
threw all his needles away.
He must've...
taken someone else's.
Amin...
Hello. Come with me, please.
Can we move, please?
Excuse me, would you mind...
Go ahead.
I'm gonna die anyway!
Stop. She's in my class.
So?
Is it my face?
Or you think it's weird,
me kissing your teacher?
Please stop.
No, no.
It's no worse than seeing
your parents kiss, I hope.
Well...
I've never seen my parents kiss.
How come?
Must you?
I only have one parent.
- Which one?
- My mom.
Good.
Moms are best.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Even with this face,
my mom would've said
I look like a Greek statue.
Beautiful as Apollo.
Right, but...
you are beautiful.
It's true.
Alpha, come with me.
- Ready for your blood test?
- No.
Got it!
Got it!
Good.
Why didn't anyone go?
Communicate, guys!
Again. Go!
You did that on purpose!
Just part of the game!
You keep targeting me!
Stop, stop!
Got it!
Too bad. Keep going.
Play ball!
Get lost.
It's a game. Serve.
Shut up.
Sir...
- What?
- There's blood on me that's not mine.
- Wipe it off.
- What if she gave it to me?
- Gave you what?
- The thing, if it seeps into my skin!
Go to the bathroom,
rinse it off.
Let's go.
Use this one.
Alpha, sit this match out.
Take a break.
Does your girlfriend
know about us or what?
Did you tell anyone?
No. Who do you think I am?
What'd your test say?
For?
Is your tattoo infected by the thing?
Seriously? I just took the test.
When will you know?
Dunno, but it's just protocol,
no big deal.
And...
if it's protocol,
should I get tested too?
What's your deal?
We hooked up.
If you're sick, I am too, ok?
C'mon, you know me.
Fuck that shit!
Know you or not,
you can give it to me!
Tell me the truth.
Do you feel sick?
I don't know, what the hell?
I don't know!
If you're sick you gotta tell me.
I didn't hide anything, you were there!
What are you doing to me?
Nothing!
We just kissed, we didn't fuck!
Shit, I knew it!
So you really are sick?
Alpha, what are you doing?
I'm burning up.
It's too hot, crank the AC.
No AC.
I'm not the Queen of England.
Open your window.
I know a guy
who'll install it cheap.
Live a little!
Hey you!
- Hot, isn't it?
- I don't know, I guess.
See?
Even the kid's hot.
Why did I have to come?
Prefer to stay locked inside?
They're the ones
who want me locked up.
Open up.
Damn door!
- Can't get it.
- It's unlocked!
Why does it always stink of death here?
Hey, show some respect.
Great. The welcome committee.
Can't you do that inside?
Mom is in there.
Don't look at my brother.
You have no business together.
Your brother?
I'm not looking at anything.
Yeah.
Right.
Dammit.
Amin,
come on.
Watch where you step, honey.
Dessert?
We haven't even started!
Mom...
Mom!
- What'd she say? Translate, please.
- Dunno.
Probably something about the food.
Mom, I said don't leave me alone.
I don't get anything Grandma says!
I have a life too, Alph!
She asks if you want mutton.
She only eats semolina
with milk and sugar.
Even on Eid, no mutton?
Careful, her teeth will fall out.
Yes Mom, even on Eid.
I've never seen anyone
lose their teeth
for not eating mutton.
How old are you, seriously?
Benny, you eat couscous with a fork?
Sure, to stab the chick peas.
It's eaten with a spoon!
I eat French style!
We're in France.
Couscous is not salad.
You eat it with a spoon.
Sure.
Got it?
Sure, I got it.
Was that aimed at me?
I thought so.
Not at all!
Got any ham in the fridge?
You eat pork, bring your own.
Your mutton smells like feet.
- No way! I made it with love.
- Can't taste the love.
Don't wanna assimilate, just say so.
Make an effort.
Just asking for a bit of ham.
Ok, you're making no effort.
I'm off to get ham!
Go on, go!
Leave, and don't come back!
Come dance with me!
Go in peace, I will not follow!
So Benny's a big racist?
Yeah, he's totally racist.
I don't get it.
We grew up together, he's family.
He was crying earlier.
He lost his best friend,
never got over it.
- Where are you going?
- Be right back.
No more, I'm full.
Go on!
Your grandma doesn't like waste.
Enough, you'll make her fat!
So? Being fat isn't a disease!
She eats because she's happy.
Be happy, sweetie.
Bullshit.
You made her feel guilty!
No, I just have to pee!
Not here, goddammit!
What's your mom doing?
She doesn't want to be with us?
Mom's asleep.
We mustn't wake her.
We can't go in.
Open the door.
Back up, no point pushing.
What the hell's going on,
who are you?
The director says we're full,
so I told them.
They don't want to know!
He said to lock the door?
And let no one in.
Just doing my job.
We can't do this!
I'll try to find out what's going on.
I don't know either.
Listen to me...
I don't know what to do!
I'm sorry.
I understand, but sir, don't do that.
You won't get inside this way.
You must calm down.
You must calm down first.
Wait, wait...
Let me go, let me go!
Wait.
I'm with my brother.
He's right here.
Let him through!
He's my brother.
Stand over there.
Wait, wait!
I want to see patients only!
Patients only!
You, come.
You, come!
Come, come. Go ahead.
You too.
These are my patients!
They're with me, they're my patients.
Open the door.
Open the door, I said!
Go ahead.
Let them in, patients only.
You, come!
Get in.
Let them in, patients only.
That's it!
Nothing personal,
we just can't have you in the water.
I won't go, let me out.
You're contagious.
Your bullshit is what's contagious!
I'm not sick!
Fuck!
I'm getting Mom.
I didn't do anything.
I know.
Let him talk first.
You didn't mention your uncle, right?
What?
Does anyone know Amin is with us?
Why?
What difference does it make?
Alpha, keep your voice down!
Yes or no?
I don't think so.
Don't mention him to anyone.
Promise?
But why?
The pool is totally
your teacher's fault.
And bleeding a little after a blood test
is no big deal.
Well, it's not a great time to bleed!
As you know!
So, what did my daughter do
that was so bad she's expelled?
Nothing, she's not expelled.
Great, we can go!
Madam...
Doctor.
Give me two seconds, please.
Many parents have called,
worried about their children's
physical and mental health.
Students wake up at night in tears,
afraid they were infected.
I'm so sorry for you,
it must be awful.
Ever considered educating them,
or is that a stretch?
But...
I'm not qualified!
We... know nothing.
We know some things.
Could you at least give me
her test results when you get them?
I will not divulge them, of course.
This is a joke!
They'll kill me if I stay.
You're fine, everyone's fine!
Oh no!
She must've had a big scare.
Our biggest lesson as kids
used to be
you touch the oven, you get burnt.
Must be hell to be a kid today.
When was her blood drawn again?
September 27th.
Only 2 weeks
after her contact with the needle.
We tested urgently at your request.
But would the virus be detectable
after only 2 weeks?
If it's there?
That's the minimum,
but yes, it should be detectable
after 2 weeks.
We'll do another test.
I don't think it's necessary.
Truly.
We'll do another test.
Think you'll find something?
Take off your t-shirt.
Do the cat.
Meow, meow.
Not a real cat!
Hunch your back. Good.
Inhale.
Stop. Exhale.
Again.
Inhale.
Stop.
Exhale.
Again.
Breathe.
Keep breathing.
I can't, I can't breathe.
Yes you can,
or you wouldn't be able to talk.
Alpha, breathe.
Breathe.
Mom, I'm scared!
Lie on your back, honey.
It's the only way.
What, am I bleeding?
No, it's just drool.
I'm keeping you here this afternoon.
Wake up.
You have a daughter,
you have a brother...
You have a daughter,
you have a brother...
What are you doing?
Come.
No!
It's fine.
It changes nothing.
If something happens to you,
it happens to me.
Holy shit!
I've had it.
Your room is too small.
You've been in jail.
And?
You're pretty fancy
for a guy who shit in front of hulks.
"Amin, visitor!"
This is a doctor's office,
Mom has patients!
So?
So we don't exist.
Shouldn't you be at school?
Can't you see I'm sick?
Oh yeah?
You don't look sick to me.
Are you a doctor?
I don't get it.
You wanna be sick?
Shut your face!
This room is way too small
for your trash talk.
Why are you still here?
Shouldn't you be clean by now?
You don't look sick either.
You're just a junkie.
That's a life choice, not an illness.
An excuse because you're too chicken
to off yourself.
You know...
it's hardly a choice to be here,
with you.
Not exactly my dream life.
If I really had the choice,
I'd have done anything...
anything...
to avoid being here
with you
listening to this bullshit.
I'll anesthetize you for the biopsy.
It won't hurt.
Been out lately?
Country air would do you good.
Or even just a park.
How can I go out
when an expired yogurt could kill me?
I feel like
I've been reincarnated as a gnat.
Is the kid at Mom's?
No, she's here.
Doing her homework with the nurses.
Can I see her?
Shouldn't you gain a few kilos first?
Afraid I'll scare her?
No, nothing scares her.
My daughter's a pitbull.
Right, dogs can smell death.
I'll stop right now
if you keep talking like that.
How old is she now?
5 years old.
Must be weird,
always at the hospital at her age.
Everyone loves her.
She's the resident mascot.
Right.
Still,
weird life for a kid.
What was that?
Nothing.
- What do you mean, nothing?
- Nothing!
Stop, let me handle this.
Forget it.
I felt it.
I felt it.
It's a zoo in here.
I didn't know
about not disturbing the customers.
Next time, book a 5-star rehab
with a garden.
Honey, here...
You need water, you're dehydrated.
Go on, a bit more.
A bit more.
Drink, that's right. Good.
You'll drown me!
I know what you're doing.
Meaning?
Don't start speaking Berber,
I'm not 5!
You know very well what I mean.
You're acting like Mom.
Don't go there, Amin.
You believe in the Red Wind now?
We don't discuss that.
What? What'd he say?
Seriously?
At least...
Mom has an excuse.
She's from another time and place.
But you?
You're bourgeois,
an atheist,
a doctor!
What's your problem?
She's my problem!
She's fine when you're not around.
You always have to blame
someone else, don't you?
I thought her test came back negative.
Can't trust the results.
Too many variables.
So you'll heal her with water?
It doesn't cleanse.
It exorcises nothing.
It doesn't heal your Red Wind!
It only made me wanna get
even more fucked up!
To try to forget...
that my family...
that my family tried to drown me!
And as far as I know,
I'm still very much possessed.
See the Red Wind
blowing through my veins?
What's the Red Wind?
If you mention the demon
one more time
in my apartment, I'll...
What'll you do?
What? Kick me out?
Don't bother, I'll kick myself out.
You stay here.
Stay here!
What's your plan?
Lock me up in the kid's room
until she's 30?
Since when have you cared
about your future?
You have no plan.
Don't push me, Amin.
Why don't you let him?
Because I said so!
Don't you start, Alpha.
I've had it with you, too.
Something's always wrong with you.
With both of you!
Get out.
Get out!
Come on, come!
Where were you? Come on.
C'mon, I need to walk.
- Where are we going?
- I need 2 seconds.
Amin, let's take off!
Where are we? You're scaring me!
Answer me!
Let go!
I'm not your father!
What do you want?
Feels weird to see you here.
I've come thousands of times.
This is different.
I was freaking out, Alph.
I swear, I...
I almost cried,
waiting for my results.
I thought it was over for me.
I was wondering how to tell my mom.
That asshole doctor
was giving me a lecture.
I was like,
"Dude, I'm a fucking virgin!"
Are you?
No, I'm negative.
A virgin, I mean.
Of course.
- What's that?
- What?
It's nothing.
Can you turn off the light?
Did you do that for me?
What?
No, it's A for Adrien.
Don't be silly.
When did you get it?
Right after you.
Same day?
Why didn't you tell me?
Why didn't you tell me?
What can I say?
We shared a needle, Alph.
Everyone thought you'd caught it.
I didn't want them to see me
as they saw you.
Treat me as they treated you.
You went off on me
like I was to blame if you died!
I'm sorry.
- Good evening. May I?
- Of course.
Hey, Mom.
Sorry for waking you.
Are Alpha and Amin with you?
I called my place, but no answer.
I'm on the night shift.
He's watching Alpha.
He's doing better now, Mom.
Yes, I trust him.
Let's not get into this now.
Goodnight.
Bye, Mom.
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
You going home?
I don't even know where this bus goes.
Think it's possible I'm not sick?
I know you're not sick.
How?
Just look at you.
When you have it, you know.
Why is Mom so sure I'm sick?
I thought she was a good doctor.
Of course she's a good doctor.
And a good sister and mom, that's why.
Too much love, sometimes...
makes people crazy.
Think you could you do me a favor?
While you still like me a little.
I need to take some stuff...
to come down, you know?
If I fall asleep,
don't wake me up.
I mean it, for real.
Whatever happens,
don't wake me up.
Can you do that?
Dunno, what am I supposed to do then?
I'm begging you.
Wait here, be right back.
Stay put.
Fuck!
You're out of your fucking mind!
It didn't work.
Must've been cut with caffeine.
I trusted you with my daughter!
You goddamn selfish asshole!
Stop it!
Stop it!
It's ok, it's ok...
Mommy's here...
I'm here.
Nothing will happen to you.
I'm here.
Don't worry.
Listen to me.
You'll hide in here, ok?
You'll hide in here,
like when Santa comes, bringing gifts.
Santa is coming?
But it's not Christmas.
Right, but...
didn't we tell you that Santa
makes extra rounds
for the nicest children?
And who's the nicest?
- Who?
- Me.
Yes, you.
No cheating.
No cheating, ok?
- Do you promise?
- I promise.
You're not my brother.
Yeah? Then what am I?
Your needle is dirty.
Got another one?
Why the hell do you care,
if I'm a stranger?
I'm speaking as a doctor.
What else can I catch?
I already caught the biggest fish.
You risk a secondary infection.
Secondary means after.
There's no after with this.
How did Alpha fit into your plan?
Was she gonna be here...
alone with your corpse?
No answer?
- You have no answer.
- I have no choice.
Dunno, if...
if you like,
I could come live with you.
If you insist on keeping me alive.
It won't save me, but...
we three would have fun watching TV,
eating ice cream.
I don't wanna end
at the hospital with the others.
I can't, Amin.
I can't.
Not after tonight.
Not with Alpha.
She's too young.
We can't mix her up in this.
You know what they'll all think.
It means...
no birthday parties,
no sleepovers, no friends.
I can't do that to her.
Not even for you.
I want us to be an average family.
The boring, reassuring kind.
Until things calm down.
I hope it's not too late
for her to forget.
Forget what?
Me?
Everything.
You, too.
Stop...
Fuck.
Right, leave it.
Wanna know a secret?
I caught something.
Amin!
No, no!
Amin, wake up!
No Mom, he doesn't want to!
Let go!
- Wake up!
- No, Mom!
- Let him sleep!
- Let go, I said!
- Wake up!
- Please don't...
Stay with me!
Get off!
I promised him.
I won't give up on you.
Get my bag.
Get my bag.
Give it to me!
Give it to me.
Let go!
Let go!
Don't do it!
What are you doing?
We said goodbye already.
I'm sorry.
May I?
Yes, of course.
Mask and gloves?
No, I'm good.
So...
Handsome as ever, my bro.
Come here.
Come here.
By handsome, I just mean
you didn't shit yourself today.
How do you feel?
Not in my hospital.
I'll kill you first, don't worry.
What's with the sign language?
Open your mouth, lazy bum!
It's...
so...
fucking...
painful.
I'll up your morphine.
I read about a new experimental combo
that apparently...
Don't...
wake me up...
this time...
You idiot!
You're such an idiot!
What are you doing?
Amin, don't go!
Mom...
Are you awake?
He can't stay with us anymore.
Let him sleep.
Then we'll take him home.
No.
I'm too young.
Even you said so, remember?
I'm too young Mom, I can't.
I know, Mom.
It's over now.
It's in the past.
And you did everything right.
Are you ok?
Yeah.
Do you understand when I speak?
It's just the song.
I'm taking you home, my brother.
We were too young too, you know.