Love in Tahiti (2023) Movie Script
[gentle music]
[uplifting music]
[metal detector beeping]
[uplifting music continues]
[metal detector beeping]
[uplifting music continues]
[metal detector beeping]
[uplifting music continues]
[water splashing]
Hey, Brielle!
[Brielle speaking in French]
[boater speaking in French]
[Brielle speaking in French]
[boater speaking in French]
Yeah, of course.
Let me just put these away.
[phone ringing]
One second.
[Brielle speaking in French]
[Phillipe] All finished?
Yes, I was just about to-
[Phillipe] Oh good, good,
could you pick up some courgette
on the way home?
I could find any
in the cupboard.
One moment.
Hey, you better just
go ahead without me.
[boater speaking in French]
Yeah, have a
good time, though.
[boaters speaking in French]
Hi, Papa, sorry about that.
[Phillipe] Can
you grab a handful?
Yes, I'm just cleaning
up and I'll be on my way.
[Phillipe] I've
already started dinner.
I said I was going
to cook you something.
[Phillipe] Well, you can
help if you get home in time.
[speaks French]
See you, salud.
[gentle music]
[water splashing]
[tourists laughing]
[soft music]
[metal detector beeping]
[cans crinkling]
Excuse me.
Hi.
Do you know if there's a
lost and found on the beach?
Sorry, no.
Yeah, I was here about six
months ago on vacation and-
Sorry, no English.
Oh, okay.
No problem.
Have a nice day.
[metal detector buzzing]
[gentle music]
Hey.
Hi.
I'll give you $20 if I can
borrow that for a little while.
Sure.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
All right.
- Thanks, bud.
- Thank you.
Yeah, I'll bring it back.
[Kid] Hey mom, check this out.
[gentle music continues]
[water splashing]
[upbeat rock music]
Let the sunshine on the
skyline lead the way
Dive into the deep blue
And find your place
[both speaking French]
Don't underestimate
They take from
all of your space
[both speaking French]
'Cause there's no ceiling
Make everything that you see
Everything that you be
Papa.
I have your courgette.
Papa?
Papa!
[Phillipe] I am out back.
[Phillipe groans]
Are you right?
- Yes, yes.
- Let me help you.
I just slipped, is all.
I just felt like I wanted
some tomatoes with dinner.
I said I would do it.
Well, I wanted dinner to be
ready when you arrived home.
It was very thoughtful of you.
But you know I like to help.
You're here now so we
can finish together, huh?
Oui.
Get the salt and butter?
Already done.
Hmm.
Have you heard
from your sister?
No, not in the
last couple of weeks.
Puaiti doesn't call,
she doesn't email back.
She's busy with school.
I have to contact her if I
want to have any interaction
at all, and half the time,
she does not even respond.
I don't think she's
intentionally ignoring you.
It's just a stage
of life she's in.
Can I use some of the rice?
Another phone, huh?
This one seems to be
in pretty good shape.
It was in a waterproof case,
so it was only slightly damaged.
We might actually be
able to turn it back on.
After dinner,
maybe you can show me
whatever the treasures
you found today, huh?
Oui.
Oh, it looks delicious.
Merci.
[Brielle speaks French]
One more plate.
Papa, you don't need to
keep doing this every night.
Yes, we do, so Puaiti knows
she is always
welcome at our table.
Happy?
Oui.
[clears throat] Thank
you, Lord for this food
which gives us
nourishment in our bodies.
Lord, please continue
to protect our family.
Even Puaiti, who
is so far from us.
So where did you go today, huh?
South of Temae Beach.
Not too far from the marina.
Ah, look at this
one, it's a beauty.
[Brielle] Mm.
That is a real find.
I think it is a United
States Navy ring,
yeah, class of 2007, no?
And yeah, I think
there's something engraved on the bottom.
What's it say?
I, I can't quite make it out.
Let me see.
It says M. Tomlin.
Can I help you find him?
The United States
Naval Academy class ring
is a symbol of honor given to
those who have successfully
completed instruction
at the naval academy.
Well, maybe we can find a
class listing for 2007, huh?
Look, there it is.
Ah, how many Tomlins
can there be, huh?
Let's see.
Smith, Sweeney, Swinson,
you're almost to the Ts.
Thompson, Thompson-
You want a little
far, go back.
There, Tomlin.
And he's the only
one. [chuckles]
First name is Marcus.
- It has to be him.
- Yeah.
Well, click on his photo.
Mm.
Well, he's a very
good looking man, no?
Let's see if he can
find him on social media.
This might be him.
Marcus T.
Mm, no.
- No.
- That's not him.
Um... this could be.
There he is, right there.
That's him.
Let's see if we can
find some contact info.
Well if you click
on the phone symbol
and it will give us a number.
[video call rings]
Ohh.
You hit the video call button.
- It was an accident.
- I'm going to hang up.
[laughs] I'm sorry.
Hello?
Hi.
Uh, [clears throat]
is this Marcus?
Marcus Tomlin?
Yes, and you are?
I'm Brielle.
[Marcus] Okay.
By chance, did you
lose a class ring?
Yeah, I did.
Oh, yeah?
Because I found one and I
think it might be yours.
Can you tell me
what it looks like?
It, it has an M. and my
last name engraved on it.
Looks like I found your ring.
That's it!
I can't believe it.
How did you find it?
I found it while I was diving.
That's incredible.
Yeah, I lost it while
I was on vacation.
Oh yeah, how long ago?
About six months.
Where did you find it?
Off the coast of Moorea.
I can just mail this out to you.
Where should I send it to?
Wait, are you on Moorea now?
Yes.
I'm actually nearby in Tahiti.
If it's cool, I could come
to the island and pick it up.
That way you don't have to worry
about shipping or anything.
Are you sure
you wanna do that?
Yeah, I was planning on
heading over in a week or so,
but now I have incentive
to come sooner.
I can be there tomorrow.
Okay, I can meet you at
the marina by the ferry.
All right.
I'll take the 10 o'clock ferry,
so that should get me
there just before 11.
Great, see you then.
[Marcus] See you then.
[Phillipe laughs]
Here we go.
[Brielle speaks French]
Oui.
Merci.
[Brielle speaks French]
[sighs] I am sorry that
I am such a burden to you.
You are not.
I felt like I
was taking you away
from something
today when I called.
That was nothing important.
[Phillipe] [scoffs]
So then I did.
It's fine, I can
always go another time.
Is this what you
want with your life?
Where is this coming from?
Well, I'm worried.
I, I, I'm worried that
you will never meet anyone
because all you do
is take care of me.
I don't need to meet anyone.
Besides, family should
take care of one another.
You know, you used to
always talk about setting out
to sea on an adventure.
It's one thing
to dream about it.
It's another to do it.
And I worry that I have
taken that dream from you.
I'm right where I'm needed,
and that's what's
most important.
[light music]
One day.
[birds calling]
[bright music]
[ferry horn blares]
Marcus?
Yeah, hi.
Hi.
Marcus Tomlin,
nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, the ring.
Here you go.
Oh, wow.
Thank you so much.
I didn't think I would
ever see this again.
Here, I wanted to give
you something as thanks.
Mm-mm, no, that's
not necessary.
I'm just happy the ring is
back to his rightful owner.
Well, can I take you to lunch?
It's the least I can do
for returning the ring.
Sure, why not?
Yeah?
Yeah.
Okay, there's a
few great places
right around here, aren't there?
Yeah, you okay to walk?
Definitely, yeah,
a walk would be nice.
That ring is beautiful.
It's heavier than I remember.
You were in the Navy?
Still am.
I just had a bunch of leave
days that I had to use up
before I lost them.
The ring looks important.
Yeah.
It's to help me remember
what's expected of me.
So you said you found it diving?
Yeah, I was metal detecting.
Metal detecting under water?
Yeah.
How deep?
Only about five or six meters.
Do you dive often?
I'm in the water every day.
My family owns a boat and we
do SCUBA and snorkeling tours
and in my free time I
dive and metal detect.
That's pretty awesome.
So besides my ring, what
else have you found?
Lots of rubbish.
Bottle caps, cans, nails.
But if you're persistent,
you can find some real
treasures out there.
Like what?
Lost jewelry,
rings, watches, coins.
So after you find
these things, you,
you try to figure out
who they belong to
and then you return them?
Yeah, if I can find
out who they belong to,
then I contact them and
mail it back to them.
If I can't, I post the
finds on a public forum
to see who claims them.
That's so nice of you.
So have you ever found
anything really valuable?
Like, like a diamond ring?
[Brielle] Yeah, a few.
- Really?
- Yeah, I was even able
to find out who they belong to.
[merchant speaks French]
[Brielle speaks French]
That's us.
So you live here
on the island?
Pretty much my
entire life, yeah.
You don't look
like a local, though.
My family's from France.
They sailed here
when I was little.
Yeah, you said your
family owns a boat
and you run a tour business?
Is that with your mom, dad?
Just my dad.
Well, kind of.
It's his boat, but he suffered
a stroke several years ago.
He's having a hard time
getting out of the house.
My sister used to help a
little when she was around,
but now she's at
school in America.
And your mom?
She passed away
several years ago.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Some days are fine.
Others are...
you know.
So when you say
family business,
it's pretty much just
you doing it all?
My dad helps
book appointments,
and he handles any
disgruntled customers.
How do you find
time to treasure hunt
or do anything for yourself?
That is the tricky part.
So you were here six months ago?
Yeah.
You didn't happen to
find any other rings
in the same area, did you?
Mm, just yours.
I only ask because at the
same time that I lost my ring,
my fiancee, or
ex-fiancee kind of,
she actually lost her ring, too.
- Kind of ex
- fiancee?
Yeah, it's complicated.
Sounds like it.
I had no idea where
we lost the rings.
We were all over
the place that day.
Landed in Tahiti, hotel, beach.
Ferry ride to
Moorea, whale tour.
It wasn't until
the end of the day
that we even realized
they were missing.
That's beautiful.
A lot of people don't
realize that once you hit
the cold water,
your hands shrink.
Nice to hear I'm not the
only one who didn't know that.
[Brielle laughs]
I'm glad I found your ring.
Me too.
And I'll keep an eye
out for the other one.
Thanks.
I have a snorkeling tour
that I need to get ready for.
Oh yeah, of course.
Thank you for meeting me.
Thank you for lunch.
[Marcus] Yeah.
It was nice
meeting you, Marcus.
Same here.
Okay, bye.
Hey, um... I have two more
weeks before I have to be back.
What would you think
about me hiring you
to teach me how to metal detect
and help me find the other ring?
You wanna hire me?
Yeah.
Look, I tried middle detecting
on my own and I was terrible.
[Brielle laughs]
I have no idea what I'm doing,
but you've been at it for years
and sounds like you found
all sorts of treasures
for other people, so.
I'm happy to help, it's just,
no one has ever paid me for it.
You deserve to be compensated.
You know, for your
time and expertise.
[Brielle chuckles]
Look, just think about it.
Well, I have a
tour in the morning.
You wanna start after?
Actually, do you have
any extra room on the tour?
I can check.
It would be good for me
to get my fins wet again
and, you know, we could
work out a schedule.
Well, I actually do have
one spot open tomorrow.
Yeah?
So why don't you meet
me here in the morning.
10:00 AM?
Perfect, I'll be here.
Great, see you.
All right, see ya.
[light music]
So you returned the ring?
Yeah.
Oh and it went well, I see?
What do you mean?
Doesn't your face hurt
from smelling that big?
I know where you're
going with this.
I do not know what
you are implying.
He actually hired me to
help find another ring.
Really, well that's good.
The ring he wants to find
belongs to his ex-fiancee.
- Well, ex
- fiancee?
He said it's complicated.
I didn't ask.
Anyway, we start tomorrow.
Is he as handsome
as in his photo?
Let's say grace.
[both chuckling]
[Phillipe clears his throat]
Thank you, Lord, for
this food which gives us
nourishment in our bodies.
Lord, please continue
to protect our family,
our loved ones.
And Lord, bless
everyone at this table,
even Puaiti, who
is so far from us.
Watch over her and guide her.
We praise you and
glorify you, amen.
Amen.
Piper!
You are here?
[girls exclaiming]
My prayers have been answered!
I don't believe
it, look at you!
When did you get here?
[Piper] Just barely.
I'm sorry, I am just
so happy to see you, oh.
Oh, are you hungry?
You're just time to eat.
Do you guys have
enough for one more?
Travis, come on.
Is it safe?
Yeah, let's go.
Okay.
This is Travis.
Hi, I'm Brielle.
Hello, um...
This is my father, Phillipe.
Travis.
Uh, sir, I'm, I'm, I'm Travis.
Travis, welcome to my home.
So, when did you guys arrive?
We took the last ferry in.
We were lucky, we
almost missed it.
Why didn't you call first?
We wanted to surprise you.
You certainly did.
This is really good.
Thank you.
So how long have you
two been dating for?
Almost a year.
[scoffs] What?
Well why is this the
first I've heard of it?
Probably because whenever
I talk to you about men,
you start on one
of your lectures.
I just want the
best for my Puaiti?
Um, what's a Puaiti?
Puaiti is her name.
It's Piper, Dad.
You know I've asked
you to call me that.
So I, I hear your
family has a boat?
Yeah, a catamaran.
That's the one with
two holes, right?
Right.
That's pretty cool.
Brielle captain's it now,
and is in charge
of all the tours.
Oh yeah, Piper...
Uh, Puaiti.
Piper is fine.
Your sister, she
says that you want
to take the boat
around the world?
Not around the world, but
I would really like to...
What is this?
Is this what I think it is?
Maybe.
It's gorgeous!
I know, right?
Congratulations.
What?
Daddy, Travis
and I are engaged.
What are your plans?
Do you know when you
wanna get married?
Before school starts up again.
That's soon?
That's less than six weeks away.
Do you know where?
Here actually, on the island.
Dad will love that.
We have the whole summer off
and plan on sticking around
to get everything ready.
[Phillipe clears his throat]
I see Dad is still the same.
He just doesn't
do well with change.
He just needs time
to process at all.
Yeah, it didn't
exactly go as we planned.
Let me talk to him.
Papa, this is this
where you tell them
how happy you are for them.
I wish Travis had
come to me first
before asking her to marry him.
Well, Piper thought it was-
Isn't that a
little old fashioned?
Does anyone even
do that anymore?
I have not seen
you in over a year.
And the first thing I find out
is that you are being
taken away from me.
I think we're gonna go.
Come on, Travis.
Piper.
Where are you guys staying?
We got a hotel.
You should stay here.
I don't want to be
around Dad right now.
I'm starting to remember why
I left in the first place.
How do you even stand it?
I can't leave Dad.
Leaving was the
best thing for me.
Moving away was the only way I
could feel truly independent.
But didn't it make
you miss it here?
Miss family?
Of course, but I also
had to find myself.
I know you don't
wanna leave Dad,
but you've gotta do
what's best for you, Bri.
Helping Dad is
what is best for me.
Is that what you're gonna
do for the rest of your life?
If he needs me.
He definitely needs
you in his life.
He cleans your room once a week
in hopes that you
come home and use it.
And I do come
home and he's rude.
Why can't he just
be happy for me?
Can we go out on
the boat tomorrow?
The tour's already
full in the morning.
Please?
I could really use something
to get my mind off of Dad.
Why don't you guys meet me
at the dock in the morning
and we'll see if we
can make it work.
Thanks.
It was nice
meeting you, Travis.
Yeah, uh, you too.
[Piper] See you tomorrow.
Safe ride.
You got what you wished for.
You asked to see
Piper and here she is.
[scoffs] With a fianc.
He seems nice.
She's lost her accent,
did you notice so?
She sounds like an American now.
It's as if she
doesn't want anything
to do with her heritage.
Piper's always
been a free spirit.
She likes to make her own way.
You didn't know
she was coming?
- Hm
- mm.
Oh, well I really
messed this up, didn't I?
[Brielle speaks French]
I like Travis.
He seems like a
good fit for Piper.
I didn't give him
much of a chance.
You can try again
next time you see him.
Yeah, if Puaiti gives
me another a chance.
I'm seeing them tomorrow,
I'll find out how she's feeling.
In the meantime, why don't
you think of something
you can do to show
her your support her?
Merci.
[Brielle speaks French]
[soft music]
[Piper] Good morning!
It's a beautiful day.
Are we good to go?
Let's see who's at the dock.
[Piper] This is
going to be amazing.
There better be space.
Good morning, Brielle.
Good morning.
And who is this?
This is Marcus, he's
booked on the tour.
Uh huh.
[Brielle] You're early.
Didn't wanna miss this.
I heard you have the best
boat tour on the island.
This is a great day
to be on the water.
Ah, I can't wait.
Where's the boat?
I'll be right back with it.
[water splashes]
Hi, I'm Piper,
Brielle's sister.
Nice to meet you, I'm Marcus.
And this is my fianc.
- Travis.
- Travis, hey.
[soft music continues]
[buttons beeping]
- [speaks French] everyone.
- Good morning.
I'm Brielle, I'll be
your tour guide today.
So let's see who's here.
Mike and Jessica?
Hey.
Nice to meet you.
Dave and Kristen?
- Hey.
- Hi.
I see you brought your own gear?
Mmhm.
Were we supposed
to bring some?
No, we got plenty on the boat,
but if you have your own gear,
you're more than
welcome to use it.
No William and Julie?
So I guess we have
enough space for you two.
Yes!
All right, let's go!
[expansive music]
Thanks for letting
me come today.
Of course.
Your sister's nice.
She got in last night,
surprised my dad and I with
the news that she's engaged.
It's quite the
rock on her finger.
She should be careful when
she goes in the water.
I'll remind her
to take it off.
Have you thought about
what you wanna charge
for helping me?
You don't have to pay me.
I'm definitely paying you.
Your time is worth something.
What do you charge
for these tours?
They're around $100
American per person.
And it's about four hours?
Yeah, plus travel time.
Okay, how about
I give you $200
for a few hours
each time we go out?
That's too much.
All right, why don't
we just start with $200
for today's snorkel tour
and the afternoon
of metal detecting?
You must really
want that ring, huh?
[expansive music continues]
[anchor thumps]
[Travis] What
are we gonna see?
[Piper] Clownfish,
stingrays, sharks.
Sharks?
Don't worry, it's safe.
What type of sharks?
Lemon, graytip, gray reef.
Mako, hammerhead.
Most likely you're
gonna see black tip.
You ready?
[energetic music]
I've been ready
forever to show you
It was all meant
to be, you and me
From the moment I
looked in your eyes
I can see everything
We, we've been slow
But we've been
close for awhile now
And I can be shy
But tonight it's
gonna go down
It starts when we wake up,
hot into the late night
Like the city streets
and the sunshine
So fine, take me out
so you can take me, oh
In a black dress,
sets the mood right
Let's take a chance on
a dance in the moonlight
Sounds right, summertime,
it's what we've waited for
Thank you!
[Brielle speaks French]
Thank you so much.
[Piper] Leave a good review!
That was awesome.
[Piper] I told you.
How much do we owe you?
Don't worry about it.
I'm glad I got to spend
some time with you guys.
So, who's this Marcus?
I met him yesterday.
I found his ring in the ocean,
and when I contacted him
to turn it back to him,
it turned out he was on the
next island over already.
What a find.
The ring, the ring, I was
talking about the ring.
Sure you were.
So he just asked to
go on the tour today?
Yeah, and I'm
going to help search
for his fiancee's
engagement ring.
You need any help?
No, I got it covered.
Besides you need to go
make things right with Dad.
I know.
He's really missed you.
Tell him you're not
really mad at him.
But I am.
You'll get over it.
You always do.
All right, I'm ready
whenever you are.
Great, let's go grab some food
and fill the cooler
with some drinks.
See you guys.
[light music]
Wow, that is beautiful.
[camera clicks]
You seem pretty
comfortable on a boat.
Well, the one I'm used to
being on is over 300 meters
and I'm not the one at the helm.
Does everyone in the
Navy end up on a ship?
A ship or a submarine.
So you lived on a
ship the whole time?
When we're out to sea, yeah.
When we port, the junior
sailors live aboard,
while senior officers can choose
to live in housing nearby.
What do you do?
Oh, onshore, definitely.
After six months out to sea,
I'm ready for a real bed.
Why did you join?
When I was a kid, I
used to stand on the beach
watching the ships
disappear over the horizon.
I just wanted to go with them.
I know the feeling.
I often wish I could
just hoist the sails
and keep going out to sea.
Why don't you?
I have responsibilities here.
When I was younger, my
father took us on a trip
to see family in France.
I loved that trip.
I was only 12 and I
got to be at the helm
almost the whole time.
Oh, you must've loved that.
I can't even imagine all
the places you must have seen.
Yeah, I've been pretty lucky.
Got to see most of the world.
What's it like being out
on the sea for so long?
Oh, it is every shade of
emotion you can think of.
It's challenging,
lonely, frustrating.
It's downright
terrifying at times.
But I've been able to experience
some of the best
things out there.
That sounds amazing.
Is this where
you found my ring?
That area is a bit deeper.
We'll start off with
something a little easier,
if that's okay.
Probably a good idea.
Underwater or onshore?
We'll get you warmed up
with some on the beach.
And then if you like that we
can do some shallow searching.
Take your time, slowly
swing your search coil
as close to the
ground as possible.
That's better.
We're getting to grid
this section here.
So for every step you make,
make a full swing of
your metal detector.
That's good.
As we reach the end of the grid,
you're going to take a
step or two to the side
and just go again.
There's a rhythm
to treasure hunting
that forces you to slow down,
relax and take everything in.
[metal detector beeps]
- We've got something!
- Right there!
Here use this.
Stab it into the sand.
[metal detector beeps]
[Marcus] Right here.
Use the sand scoop.
Let me see what you have.
It looks like a coin,
I wonder what kind it is.
It's a 1972 Frank coin.
What a great find.
Here we just wanna use the one
you're holding in your hands.
No sand scoop?
No, once you find something,
just wave your hand to
move the sand around.
Same kinda grid system though.
Pretty much, yeah.
Let's get started.
Sun shining up
like a lemon drop
That spinning clock's
not gonna stop
Oh, gotta get up and go
Nothing on my list
but having fun
Need a little help
to get it done
Hey, hey, hey
Whatcha say, whatcha say
[metal detector beeps ]
Whatcha say
Do you wanna, wanna,
wanna run away
There's never gonna be
another day like this
Not a single minute
where the time don't tick
[metal detector beeps]
Never gonna be
another you and me
Where you wanna start,
what you wanna see
'Cause there's never gonna
be another day like this
Let's take the road
on a little trip
Roll the windows down
in our rocket ship
Sing whoa, with the radio
I'm getting signals
all over the place.
Pretty exciting, isn't it?
[chuckles] Yeah.
I'm going back for more.
Whatcha say, whatcha
say, whatcha say
Thank you for today.
That was really fun.
It was.
Next time, do you
think we could go look
where you found my ring?
Do you know how to SCUBA?
I do.
When do you want to go?
How about tomorrow afternoon?
I have a tour in the morning.
Tomorrow afternoon
works great.
Great.
Can I ask about
the engagement ring?
Sure, what about it?
You said it belongs to
your kind of ex-fiancee?
[Marcus sighs]
Her name is Monica.
I asked her to marry me right
before we came out here.
When we lost the rings,
she took it as some kind
of bad omen or something.
Said she wanted to hold
off on the wedding.
Things haven't been
so smooth since then.
Thus, kind of ex-fiancee.
I don't really know
where we stand.
So that's why it
is so important that you find her ring.
That's why I came back here.
I thought I had to at least try.
And then you found my class
ring and gave me hope.
I just, [sighs] I thought
if I found her ring
and showed her how much I
wanted the relationship to work,
that it could.
Let's make sure we
find her ring, then.
[soft music]
Have you always
done it this way?
Okay, fine.
Brielle usually does it.
Okay.
[Phillipe] Puaiti.
Puaiti, is that you?
You gonna answer him?
[Phillipe] Puaiti!
If he calls me by my name.
There you are, I have
been calling for you.
Can you please
just call me Piper?
[sighs] Your name is Puaiti.
You're just stubborn as he is.
I'm gonna go get some more wood.
Stay, stay.
Please, please stay?
I am sorry.
For?
For several things.
I am sorry you do
not like your name.
It is to help you remember
your home and your culture.
You were born here,
and I am sorry for how
I acted last night.
I'm sorry, too.
I don't have the
kind of relationship
with you that I would
like to have and I,
I feel it is my fault.
I just want you to
support my decisions.
You didn't when I went to
school and now you don't
that I found the man I wanna
spend the rest of my life with.
I just want what
is best for you.
Don't you think
I'm grown up enough
to know what is best for me?
What would you like me to do?
I want you to be happy for me.
Travis is an amazing man
and if you would just spend
some time and get to know
him, you would see that.
Thank you.
It is okay to be nervous.
Shows that much, huh?
[chuckles] Well
take a deep breath.
[Phillipe inhales and exhales]
And lead with your emotions.
Tell me why you love
and respect my daughter.
And if all you can think
of to say is 'I love her,'
well, that is a
good place to start.
[sighs] I do love her.
I wanna spend the rest
of my life with her.
And I promise I will always
cherish, respect, and honor her.
Puaiti is not
just my daughter.
She is my princess.
And I knew this from
the day she was born.
I, I held her in my arms
and I looked into her eyes,
and I knew I would do anything,
everything to protect her.
I can only imagine what Dad
is saying to him right now.
Do you know what I can do to
help with your wedding plans?
It'll be here
before you know it.
I still have over a month
and the dress is ordered
and arriving next week.
But it seems like
there's so much to do.
A venue, guest list,
caterer, a photographer.
We wanna keep it
small and simple.
Everyone I want to attend is
already here on the island.
His parents are flying in
and he's an only child,
so keeps it simple.
Do you know where on the
island you wanna have it?
On the beach
behind the church?
I'm meeting with the
pastor later tomorrow.
That will be so
beautiful there.
I have an entire checklist
and most of the items
are already done.
Wanna go over it with me later?
I would love to.
You really are on top of this.
We've been engaged
for a few months now.
The hardest part was trying
to figure out how to tell Dad
and have him at the wedding.
So we started planning and
we decided that it'd be best
to come home, have it here.
I'm glad you did.
So why do you, why do you
want to marry my daughter, huh?
Well...
I love to make her
smile, to hear her laugh,
and her strength.
What does Puaiti mean?
It is Tahitian
for little flower.
You see, she was born this
island, but before she was born,
her mother saw her in the dream.
She saw Puaiti
amongst the flowers
and she saw her strength
and her natural beauty.
I've only ever
known her Piper,
but Puaiti is a beautiful name.
Oui, it is a
beautiful name, it is!
And maybe you can help
her see that, huh?
Yeah.
So, tell me about Marcus.
There's nothing to tell.
You spent the entire
afternoon alone with him.
How was the conversation?
Was he easy to talk to?
Yeah, I mean he asked
a lot of questions.
That means he's
interested in you.
He's interested
in finding a ring.
Do you find him
attractive at least?
You do, don't you?
I can see it on your face.
Oh my gosh, stop it.
He hired me to help
him find a lost ring.
One that belongs
to his ex-fiancee.
You said fiancee before,
now you're saying ex-fiancee?
Even if I was interested,
and I'm not saying that I am,
he's still in love with her.
Ex-fiancee sounds much
more hopeful for you.
You are impossible.
Are you seeing him again?
We are working
together tomorrow.
Working, nice.
I'm glad you and Piper
were able to work things out.
Well it's not something
we can fix in one evening,
but I think we're headed
in the right direction.
As long as you are both
willing to compromise,
then it will all work out.
Well, now all we have to
do is find a man for you.
Hmm, hmm? [laughs]
[phone rings]
[Monica] Hi, it's Monica.
Don't be shy, leave a message
and I'll call you back.
Hey Monica, it's me.
You'll never guess where I am.
I'm back on Moorea.
Someone found my ring.
Can you believe that?
And I'm looking for yours.
Anyway...
I just, I just wanted
to let you know
that I haven't given up.
Call me when you have some time.
Bye.
[soft music]
[soft music continues]
[Brielle] Am I late?
I'm early.
How was your tour?
It was good, drama free.
My boat is anchored
off a little ways.
I'll go swim to it and bring
it back to pick you up.
Or if it's easier I
can just swim with you.
Yeah, that would be easier.
Which one is it?
Um, right over there?
I'll race you there?
Sure.
You ready?
Yeah, just one second.
[light music]
Did you let me win?
No.
Was I supposed to?
I hope you didn't hold back.
[Marcus] How often do
you search this area?
At least once a month.
It seems like the currents
converge in this area,
bringing all sorts of treasures.
You really love
this, don't you?
I remember one time
I was in this spot
where the sand had
been washed away,
and I knew there was
some treasure there.
I just knew it, and I
wasn't going to give up
until I found it.
So did you find it?
I just kept going,
and going, and going,
and going until it got
too dark to even see.
I finally had to give
up for the night.
But first thing in the morning
I found it immediately.
What was it?
A pocket watch.
I'm still trying to
find out who belongs to,
but I learned from
that experience
that the timing of finding a
treasure is not in my hands,
and nothing I do
can change that,
except be there when
I'm supposed to.
So this is where
you found my ring?
Yeah, straight down.
Birds in the skyline
The sun is in my eyes
Singing in the street light
Baby
Seas are back, I was down
When the sun came
up, I was down
When I'm all dressed,
the world's always down
Now fast forward and
you're walking with me
Through the trees
Yeah you're walking with me
[metal detector beeps ]
Got this feeling I can
finally breathe, yeah
'Cause we got this magic
and it feels like heaven
With you by my side
[metal detector beeps ]
Baby, I feel better
Birds in the skyline
Sun is in my eyes like
Singing in the street light
I feel better
Birds in the skyline
Sun is in my eyes like
Singing in the street light
I'm sorry we haven't
found the ring yet.
[chuckles] That's okay.
Thank you for helping me look.
I'm actually feeling a lot
better about our chances now.
So what is it about the
sea that calls to you?
Why do you want
to go explore it?
I think partially because of
my parents and what they did.
Deciding to leave their comforts
of home and to sail here?
Just having that freedom
to do what they wanted.
So it's not so much
about wanting to see
all the wonderful
places out there,
it's more the satisfaction
of knowing that you
got there on your own.
Exactly.
As a child, I loved
adventure stories.
I read this book set at the
end of the second World War.
This man's wife was stuck on
the other side of the world,
and with no experience, he
got a boat and sailed to her.
He endured the terrors
and discomforts of life
on the high seas and
enjoyed the trials
of fighting and winning
against the elements.
That's what I wanna do.
[phone rings]
I better answer this.
Salud, Papa.
Just a second.
It's my father and he would
like to speak with you.
Is that okay?
Sure, of course, yeah.
Hello, this is Marcus.
Yes, I, I totally understand.
Of course.
No, thank you.
I appreciate you asking.
All right, I'll see you then.
Okay, bye.
What has he done?
He just wanted to know
who has been taking up
so much of his daughter's time
and invited me over
for dinner tonight.
You don't have to come.
I don't mind.
I think it was
kind of him to ask.
I'm happy to.
I, I mean so long as
you're okay with it.
Yeah, sure.
Of course.
Do you have a car?
I was gonna get a taxi.
They charge way too much.
Plus they're old and smelly.
You can ride with me.
Are you sure?
Hop on back.
[engine revs]
Is it all right
if I hold on you?
I wouldn't want
you to fall off.
[Marcus] Whoa!
[light music]
Salud, Papa.
Salud.
This is Marcus.
No need to get up.
Marcus Tomlin.
Pleasure to meet you, sir.
Well, thank you for coming.
Thank you for inviting me.
Your daughter has been
nothing but gracious to me.
First she was kind
enough to return my ring.
That was nothing.
And now she's been
teaching me a few things
about metal detecting.
Food's ready!
Hey, Marcus.
Congratulations on the
engagement, by the way.
So exciting.
Cheers to both.
Thank you.
I heard you were
engaged as well?
I am.
I mean, I was.
Yeah.
The ring was lost,
but your sister
is helping me look for it.
Do you really
think you'll find it?
She found my ring somehow, so.
Good point.
Brielle is very
good at what she does.
Do any of you ever join
in the treasure hunting?
I tried, but I don't
have the patience.
Plus she won't let you
keep anything you find.
You can keep any
of the rubbish.
Brielle feels it's
everyone's responsibility
to clean up where they hunt.
Because it is.
It's crazy the amount of trash
that ends up in the ocean.
Mm.
Okay, I have a question.
What's the coolest
thing you've ever found?
Hmm.
She found a Super Bowl ring.
Mm, yeah.
- Really?
- Yeah.
That was actually my first
real underwater discovery.
Well, Brielle used
to lie face down
in the water for hours with
her mask and snorkel on.
Yeah, I was watching some fish
when something
shiny caught my eye.
And I looked over and
I saw Brielle disappear
under the water.
It was stuck in some
coral and it took a bit
to get it loose.
Well, and I didn't know
if she was ever going
to come back up again.
So I started to go to her
to see if she was okay,
when suddenly she pops up
from underneath the water
with the biggest smile on her
face and the ring in her hand.
But let me tell you, the
smile on her face then
was pale in comparison
to the smile
when she returned the
ring to its owner.
Well, who was the owner?
John Hillcoat.
He had lost ring while
surfing over 30 years earlier.
And of course, Bri wouldn't
let him pay her for anything.
How did you find him?
I contacted the NFL.
You just casually
contacted the NFL?
I found their number and
they were very helpful.
And I think, I think that was,
that was the beginning
of your passion.
The ocean floor is
full of treasures,
just waiting to be found.
And speaking of your found
treasures, the phone is dry.
I plugged it in and
it's taking a charge.
No way!
Looks like it's powering up.
How will you figure
out who it belongs to?
That's part of the fun.
Here we go.
[both sighing]
It wants a passcode.
Let's see what we
can do without it.
What does the wallpaper tell us?
It looks like newlyweds.
Maybe on their honeymoon?
Do you think it is
his phone or hers?
Mm, I would say hers.
I agree.
If it was his phone it would
probably just be a photo
of his wife.
Do you think you could access
the photos through the camera?
Let's see.
[light music]
All right, if you go into here-
Brielle likes him.
Ohh.
- Hang on, we almost got it.
- I know.
It's easy to see.
Okay.
[Marcus chuckles]
We have loads of photos
of feet in the sand.
Selfies, more selfies.
Even more selfies.
Oh wait, go back one.
Nice find.
Kevin and Amanda.
This will make it much easier.
There's a lot and found
site for the islands,
and hopefully they posted on it.
I would say it would
have to be a post
less than a few months old,
for the phone to still work.
Look, right there.
Kevin and Amanda Roth.
And there's a, there's
a contact number.
Let's give him a call.
[phone rings]
[Kevin] Hello?
Hi, this is Brielle.
I'm from French Polynesia.
I found the phone in the water
and I think it might
belong to your wife.
[Kevin] No way,
are you serious?
Hang on just a second.
Babe, babe, come here, quick.
[Amanda] What is it?
[Kevin] Someone says
they found your phone.
[Amanda] What?
[Kevin] My wife's here now,
are you sure it's her phone?
Describe its wallpaper.
[Amanda] It's Kevin
and I on the beach.
He's wearing blue shorts and
I have on a pink swimsuit.
This is it.
[Amanda] Oh my gosh,
I can't believe it.
Where did you find it?
Off the coast of Moorea.
[Amanda] That's where
we had our honeymoon
just over a month ago.
Ah, thank you, thank
you, thank you.
What was your name?
Brielle.
[Amanda] Brielle,
Oh, that's so pretty.
I can't thank you enough.
It has all our
honeymoon photos on it.
You have seriously
made my month.
Let me get your address,
and I will send it out to you.
Okay, here it is.
You know there is a Polynesian
myth that says the universe
sprang forth from a coconut.
I've never heard that.
Well, it makes sense when
you think about how important
a coconut was to sustaining
those early islanders.
It gave them food,
drink, and well,
even thatch for a shelter.
What other myths are there?
Ah, well let's see.
Do you, do you know the legend
of the Tahitian Black Pearl?
- Mm
- mm.
Well, it is said that pearls
were the first
illustration of light.
They were used to
illuminate the heavens
and guide us on our path.
And then they were given to
the ocean to be set aglow.
And now, well now
there are tokens
of our love and affection.
But, they still have the power
to guide our pursuit of love.
So how was today?
It was nice.
Great weather, great wind.
And?
And great company.
Are you interested in him?
No.
Fine, I don't know, maybe?
I enjoy spending time together,
but it doesn't matter.
His heart is still
holding onto hope
that he can make things
work out with Monica.
Can't he see what's
right in front of him?
I said I would help him and
that's what I'm going to do.
I will just suppress
any feelings
and help him find the ring.
You're almost helpless.
Good thing you have me.
Marcus!
What are you doing?
[Piper] Marcus?
Hey, Marcus.
Yeah?
Tomorrow morning
we're going jet skiing.
We are?
And I was hoping that
you could come with us.
Right now it's just
the three of us,
and we wouldn't want Brielle
feeling like a third wheel.
I'm sure he is busy, but-
I would love to.
Thanks for asking.
Call in the morning and
make a reservation. [chuckles]
[upbeat music]
Get up
[Travis yells ]
We're getting ready to roll
We're about to get loose
Yeah, we're losing control
[everyone yelling excitedly]
Get up
We're getting ready to go
Keep up!
Go faster!
[Piper cheers]
[girls laughing]
[laughs] Yeah!
Oh, that was not good.
You nervous at all
about the wedding?
Not really.
Pretty sure all I
have to do is show up
and bring my parents.
[chuckles] Oh, if
only it were that easy.
How did you know it was right?
Getting engaged?
Well, I mean more
like how did you know
you wanted to marry Piper?
It was a culmination
of things really.
One that stands out,
one night I had to like
cram for this test.
I've been studying for hours,
just completely shut
everything else out.
And Piper shows up,
she has this burrito.
And I think I got engaged to
her for that burrito alone.
[laughs] Must have
been some burrito.
But what it really
was, was that she knew
what I needed before I did.
I wanted to do the same for her.
You having a good time?
Yeah, I guess.
I just feel bad for leaving
Dad alone back at the house.
You don't have to
feel bad for having fun.
And you don't always have
to be doing something
for someone else.
I know, but I just don't-
You've always been like this.
You shouldn't be afraid
to do something for you.
I don't know if I
ever get a chance to.
You'll get the chance.
The important thing
is when it comes,
you gotta grab on with two
hands and hold on tight.
I saw that.
You saw nothing.
I know where you were looking.
[Marcus] Where
are you taking me?
[Brielle] Don't worry,
you're going love it.
[chickens clucking]
Wow.
This is unreal.
I can't believe I
didn't come see this
last time I was on leave.
How many days of
leave do you get?
30 days a year.
But I saved up a
whole bunch of days,
because I'm actually
getting close to retiring.
[chuckles] Aren't you
kind of young for that?
I enlisted when I was
only 18, so, I'm ready.
For, I don't know,
something different.
Do you at least have an
idea of what you wanna do?
I thought I did.
Six months ago, I
was sure that I did.
I guess I'm just
trying to figure out
what's missing from my life.
But you know what?
I can't think of a more
beautiful place to find answers.
[light music]
[Piper] Hi.
Which of these
invitations do you like?
Let me see.
I like that one.
Oh good, that's
one I picked, too.
It's going to be
a beautiful wedding.
[Piper] So, any
luck finding the ring?
No, not yet.
Doesn't he only
have a few days left?
Yeah, just a few.
Do you see things going
anywhere with Marcus?
Don't get carried away.
[Piper chuckles]
I barely know him, and
I know that nothing
can happen with Marcus.
But if things could, have
you told him how you feel?
I don't even know how I feel.
Yes, you do.
And you should probably tell
him, before it's too late.
[bright music]
[metal detector beeps]
What a haul today.
I think I'm starting to
get the hang of this.
[motor sputters]
You gotta be kidding me.
Everything okay?
[Brielle] Come on.
Is there anything I can do?
If I keep cranking the
ignition that will only drain
the battery and could
make the problem worse.
The starting
sequence is correct.
The boat is not in gear
and the battery monitor
says we have juice.
Where are the batteries?
Make sure they're
switched to on or both.
It is switched to on.
Hm, that shouldn't have
drained the batteries.
Try checking the battery cables.
Yeah, nothing is
loose or corroded.
Are they damp at all?
Dry.
Hmm.
[light music]
[Brielle sighs]
The sun is about to set.
Instead of trying to
troubleshoot in the dark,
we have a few options.
What are they?
Well, there's no wind to sail
and I don't think we'll be
able to get a tow at this hour.
So we can try
calling some friends
to see if they can
come pick us up.
But we'll be lucky if they would
wanna come out in the dark.
Or we can sleep
here on the boat,
and fix it as soon
as the sun is up.
Not that sleeping on
the boat is ideal,
but it looks like the
weather should hold.
I'm all for night
under the stars.
All right, let me just text
my dad so he won't worry.
[light music]
I hope it hasn't been weird
spending time with my family.
Not at all.
Something I haven't really
experienced much in my life.
My mom left us when I was young,
and my father was in the
Navy, so I never saw him much.
We weren't close.
When he passed away
a few years ago,
I was surprised how it didn't
feel that much different,
because I never heard from
him when he was alive.
No brothers or sisters?
No.
What you have with your father
and sister is beautiful.
What was your mother like?
I think the best word to
describe her is selfless.
She would just do
anything for anyone.
What happened to her?
Brain tumor.
I'm sorry.
It was too much for my
father to see her like that.
She spent months in the
hospital over in Tahiti.
Every day I took the
ferry and spent the day
sitting by her side,
praying for a miracle.
Must have been hard on
you too, seeing her in pain.
It was, but I like to
think about the good.
She was kind, honest,
wise, and giving.
She was the one who
taught me the importance
of being thankful
for the small things
and to live life
to my very best.
You seemed to inherit
all her best qualities.
Thank you.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Let's see if we can
get the boat started.
Like any engine, we
need three things
to start and run properly.
Air, fuel and?
A spark to ignite
the air fuel mixture.
And you already checked
the flame arrestor.
And we're good on fuel.
Which means the spark.
I recently replaced
these so they should work.
Hmm.
You sure You don't
wanna just call on a tow?
Are you doubting
I can fix this?
[chuckles] No, no, I just-
If I'm ever going
to go out to sea,
I need to be able to
fix things myself.
I can respect that.
Cut me some of
that electrical tape.
Let me try splicing
the spark live wires.
Where did you learn all this?
Watching my dad.
All right, let's see if this
is what was causing
our troubles.
Cross your fingers.
[engine rumbles]
Success.
I'm impressed.
Since we're already out here,
do you wanna keep searching,
or head back to shore?
I'm down to keep
searching if you are.
Sure.
[upbeat music]
[metal detector beeps]
Hey, check these out.
Do you think any of
them could have pearls?
Maybe.
Some don't have any at all,
but others may have quite a few.
Oh wow.
These are amazing.
Look at the-
Could this be hers?
I can't tell for sure.
How do you usually clean these?
Usually some vinegar.
But this should work.
We just let it soak for a while,
and then we use a toothbrush.
And I do have a few of those.
[soft music]
Marcus, the time we spent
together has been really...
I know.
I, I feel the same.
You do?
It's been really nice
having a, a friend.
I wonder if by holding
on to what could have been,
I'm missing out
on something else.
I know that you still have
feelings for someone else.
You shouldn't give up on making
what you have with Monica work.
The ring might be ready.
Here it is.
Oh, wow.
It's hers.
See the inscription right there?
We found it.
So, does that mean
you'll be leaving soon?
Yeah, I guess.
We should head back to shore.
Do you mind if we stop
by your place before I go,
just to say thanks to
your family and goodbye?
Of course.
[soft music]
Wow.
I mean, I can't believe
you found the ring.
I mean, what are the chances?
[Marcus] I know.
It was meant to be.
We're sorry to see you go.
Hopefully everything
works out with Monica.
[Marcus] Thank you.
You've all been so nice and it
was great to spend time here.
I think my father's out back,
he would be upset if
he didn't say goodbye.
Yeah.
Used to guide us in our
pursuit of love, hmm.
I could assure you
some guidance now.
What guidance do you need?
I didn't see you there.
[chuckles] But I saw you.
And I heard you.
A part of me feels
like I shouldn't leave.
What should I do?
Well I want to tell you that
I, I think you should stay,
but I do not want you
or my daughter hurt
by putting my wishes
above your own.
Brielle always puts other
people's wishes above her own.
Do you love my daughter?
[Marcus chuckles nervously]
I think so.
There is your answer.
Until you know so, perhaps
you should not enter
into any commitment.
Marcus, your heart needs
perception to know what to do.
Your answer will come in
time, and when it does,
you will not be able to deny it.
Thank you, for the ride,
and for seeing me off.
Of course.
I hope everything
works out for you.
Thanks.
Oh, I almost forgot.
- No, no.
- Here.
Please, take it.
You don't have to pay me.
[ferry horn blares]
You're going to miss the ferry.
[soft music]
See ya.
Bye.
[Brielle sighs]
[Marcus sighs]
[soft music continues]
[soft music continues]
Do you like it?
Should I take it
in at the waist?
I love it, you
look so beautiful.
I wish Mom was here for this.
She's watching over us
with a big smile on her face.
I'm so happy for you.
I'm sorry things didn't
work out with Marcus.
[sighs] It's for the best.
Don't you miss him?
Of course I do, but
it wasn't meant to be,
and he's moving on with his life
and I think I need
to do the same.
[light music]
[light music continues]
I love the color.
Right? It'll look
so good on you.
It's beautiful.
It's beautiful!
[Piper laughs]
It all feels so pretty.
Hi, I need to book a
flight to French Polynesia.
The soonest one you have.
Every seat is booked?
What about standby?
Can you please check for
any available flights
in the next 48 hours?
No, that's not a problem.
I'll take it.
Thank you, thank you so much.
[light music continues]
Those look beautiful.
Merci.
Can I do some?
Sure, let me help you.
No, no, no, no, I can,
can do it myself. [chuckles]
You are always sacrificing
so no one else has to.
It was his choice.
Well, I'm not just
talking about Marcus.
Oh.
You are such a giving
person, just like your mother.
But you need to learn
to say no sometimes
without feeling bad about it.
But you need my help.
Yes, yes, I do need your help,
but you need to let me do
some things without you.
Let me fix dinner, clean the
house, help with the tours.
I thought you
were supposed to-
I miss being on the water.
I would love to see you
back out on the ocean.
Well I can do it.
And you go and make
your dreams a reality.
And I know that you would
not be able to enjoy yourself
because you would be
too worried about me.
So Piper and Travis have agreed
to stay with me while you go.
Really?
I will have to work around
their school schedule,
but you can start making plans.
[upbeat music]
Here, let me help you.
You look great.
Nice.
Who are you looking for?
Oh, just making sure
everyone I invited is here.
This is a great day, Papa.
Oui.
[upbeat music]
[soft music]
[singing in foreign language]
[light music]
I was the first
man in Puaiti's life,
[everyone chuckles]
and in time we had
many first experiences.
The first birthday,
the first fish,
the first day at school
and the first broken heart.
I have watched my
little princess
grow into a beautiful woman.
And now I want nothing more
than to dance with my Piper.
To Piper and Travis.
[Everyone] To
Piper and Travis.
[singing in foreign language]
Is that?
Travis, my cane.
- [Phillipe chuckles]
- Phillipe, hey.
I am sorry I'm late.
Flight was delayed,
taxi trouble.
I almost missed the ferry.
You name it, it was-
I'm glad you made it,
but we both know the
real reason you are here.
Yeah, the answer did come.
I know with certainty.
You must tell
her that, not me.
May I have this dance?
Marcus, you're here.
Your dad made sure
I got an invitation.
[Brielle chuckles]
Hey.
[soft music]
Did you give her the ring?
You know, I didn't need to.
I realized it was
over between us.
I was, I was holding
onto the idea of love,
but it was with
the wrong person.
It was?
[Marcus] I made
something for you.
You made this?
Yeah.
These are the pearls that I
found when I was with you.
They're beautiful.
May I?
Love it.
Searching for that
ring brought me to you.
Being with you and your family,
showed me what was possible,
and I don't wanna lose that.
I may not know what I want to
do with the rest of my life,
but I do know that
I want you in it.
[soft music continues]
You got everything?
Everything I
need is right here.
You two better get going, eh?
Thank you so much for this.
We'll see you in a month.
Have a good time.
[Phillipe] Safe travels.
[Piper] Love you.
Wouldn't wanna lose these.
You ready?
Definitely.
- See you guys!
- Have so much fun,
send photos!
[Travis] Bonjour, be safe!
- We love you!
- Goodbye, and good luck!
[soft music]
[light music]
[uplifting music]
[metal detector beeping]
[uplifting music continues]
[metal detector beeping]
[uplifting music continues]
[metal detector beeping]
[uplifting music continues]
[water splashing]
Hey, Brielle!
[Brielle speaking in French]
[boater speaking in French]
[Brielle speaking in French]
[boater speaking in French]
Yeah, of course.
Let me just put these away.
[phone ringing]
One second.
[Brielle speaking in French]
[Phillipe] All finished?
Yes, I was just about to-
[Phillipe] Oh good, good,
could you pick up some courgette
on the way home?
I could find any
in the cupboard.
One moment.
Hey, you better just
go ahead without me.
[boater speaking in French]
Yeah, have a
good time, though.
[boaters speaking in French]
Hi, Papa, sorry about that.
[Phillipe] Can
you grab a handful?
Yes, I'm just cleaning
up and I'll be on my way.
[Phillipe] I've
already started dinner.
I said I was going
to cook you something.
[Phillipe] Well, you can
help if you get home in time.
[speaks French]
See you, salud.
[gentle music]
[water splashing]
[tourists laughing]
[soft music]
[metal detector beeping]
[cans crinkling]
Excuse me.
Hi.
Do you know if there's a
lost and found on the beach?
Sorry, no.
Yeah, I was here about six
months ago on vacation and-
Sorry, no English.
Oh, okay.
No problem.
Have a nice day.
[metal detector buzzing]
[gentle music]
Hey.
Hi.
I'll give you $20 if I can
borrow that for a little while.
Sure.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
All right.
- Thanks, bud.
- Thank you.
Yeah, I'll bring it back.
[Kid] Hey mom, check this out.
[gentle music continues]
[water splashing]
[upbeat rock music]
Let the sunshine on the
skyline lead the way
Dive into the deep blue
And find your place
[both speaking French]
Don't underestimate
They take from
all of your space
[both speaking French]
'Cause there's no ceiling
Make everything that you see
Everything that you be
Papa.
I have your courgette.
Papa?
Papa!
[Phillipe] I am out back.
[Phillipe groans]
Are you right?
- Yes, yes.
- Let me help you.
I just slipped, is all.
I just felt like I wanted
some tomatoes with dinner.
I said I would do it.
Well, I wanted dinner to be
ready when you arrived home.
It was very thoughtful of you.
But you know I like to help.
You're here now so we
can finish together, huh?
Oui.
Get the salt and butter?
Already done.
Hmm.
Have you heard
from your sister?
No, not in the
last couple of weeks.
Puaiti doesn't call,
she doesn't email back.
She's busy with school.
I have to contact her if I
want to have any interaction
at all, and half the time,
she does not even respond.
I don't think she's
intentionally ignoring you.
It's just a stage
of life she's in.
Can I use some of the rice?
Another phone, huh?
This one seems to be
in pretty good shape.
It was in a waterproof case,
so it was only slightly damaged.
We might actually be
able to turn it back on.
After dinner,
maybe you can show me
whatever the treasures
you found today, huh?
Oui.
Oh, it looks delicious.
Merci.
[Brielle speaks French]
One more plate.
Papa, you don't need to
keep doing this every night.
Yes, we do, so Puaiti knows
she is always
welcome at our table.
Happy?
Oui.
[clears throat] Thank
you, Lord for this food
which gives us
nourishment in our bodies.
Lord, please continue
to protect our family.
Even Puaiti, who
is so far from us.
So where did you go today, huh?
South of Temae Beach.
Not too far from the marina.
Ah, look at this
one, it's a beauty.
[Brielle] Mm.
That is a real find.
I think it is a United
States Navy ring,
yeah, class of 2007, no?
And yeah, I think
there's something engraved on the bottom.
What's it say?
I, I can't quite make it out.
Let me see.
It says M. Tomlin.
Can I help you find him?
The United States
Naval Academy class ring
is a symbol of honor given to
those who have successfully
completed instruction
at the naval academy.
Well, maybe we can find a
class listing for 2007, huh?
Look, there it is.
Ah, how many Tomlins
can there be, huh?
Let's see.
Smith, Sweeney, Swinson,
you're almost to the Ts.
Thompson, Thompson-
You want a little
far, go back.
There, Tomlin.
And he's the only
one. [chuckles]
First name is Marcus.
- It has to be him.
- Yeah.
Well, click on his photo.
Mm.
Well, he's a very
good looking man, no?
Let's see if he can
find him on social media.
This might be him.
Marcus T.
Mm, no.
- No.
- That's not him.
Um... this could be.
There he is, right there.
That's him.
Let's see if we can
find some contact info.
Well if you click
on the phone symbol
and it will give us a number.
[video call rings]
Ohh.
You hit the video call button.
- It was an accident.
- I'm going to hang up.
[laughs] I'm sorry.
Hello?
Hi.
Uh, [clears throat]
is this Marcus?
Marcus Tomlin?
Yes, and you are?
I'm Brielle.
[Marcus] Okay.
By chance, did you
lose a class ring?
Yeah, I did.
Oh, yeah?
Because I found one and I
think it might be yours.
Can you tell me
what it looks like?
It, it has an M. and my
last name engraved on it.
Looks like I found your ring.
That's it!
I can't believe it.
How did you find it?
I found it while I was diving.
That's incredible.
Yeah, I lost it while
I was on vacation.
Oh yeah, how long ago?
About six months.
Where did you find it?
Off the coast of Moorea.
I can just mail this out to you.
Where should I send it to?
Wait, are you on Moorea now?
Yes.
I'm actually nearby in Tahiti.
If it's cool, I could come
to the island and pick it up.
That way you don't have to worry
about shipping or anything.
Are you sure
you wanna do that?
Yeah, I was planning on
heading over in a week or so,
but now I have incentive
to come sooner.
I can be there tomorrow.
Okay, I can meet you at
the marina by the ferry.
All right.
I'll take the 10 o'clock ferry,
so that should get me
there just before 11.
Great, see you then.
[Marcus] See you then.
[Phillipe laughs]
Here we go.
[Brielle speaks French]
Oui.
Merci.
[Brielle speaks French]
[sighs] I am sorry that
I am such a burden to you.
You are not.
I felt like I
was taking you away
from something
today when I called.
That was nothing important.
[Phillipe] [scoffs]
So then I did.
It's fine, I can
always go another time.
Is this what you
want with your life?
Where is this coming from?
Well, I'm worried.
I, I, I'm worried that
you will never meet anyone
because all you do
is take care of me.
I don't need to meet anyone.
Besides, family should
take care of one another.
You know, you used to
always talk about setting out
to sea on an adventure.
It's one thing
to dream about it.
It's another to do it.
And I worry that I have
taken that dream from you.
I'm right where I'm needed,
and that's what's
most important.
[light music]
One day.
[birds calling]
[bright music]
[ferry horn blares]
Marcus?
Yeah, hi.
Hi.
Marcus Tomlin,
nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, the ring.
Here you go.
Oh, wow.
Thank you so much.
I didn't think I would
ever see this again.
Here, I wanted to give
you something as thanks.
Mm-mm, no, that's
not necessary.
I'm just happy the ring is
back to his rightful owner.
Well, can I take you to lunch?
It's the least I can do
for returning the ring.
Sure, why not?
Yeah?
Yeah.
Okay, there's a
few great places
right around here, aren't there?
Yeah, you okay to walk?
Definitely, yeah,
a walk would be nice.
That ring is beautiful.
It's heavier than I remember.
You were in the Navy?
Still am.
I just had a bunch of leave
days that I had to use up
before I lost them.
The ring looks important.
Yeah.
It's to help me remember
what's expected of me.
So you said you found it diving?
Yeah, I was metal detecting.
Metal detecting under water?
Yeah.
How deep?
Only about five or six meters.
Do you dive often?
I'm in the water every day.
My family owns a boat and we
do SCUBA and snorkeling tours
and in my free time I
dive and metal detect.
That's pretty awesome.
So besides my ring, what
else have you found?
Lots of rubbish.
Bottle caps, cans, nails.
But if you're persistent,
you can find some real
treasures out there.
Like what?
Lost jewelry,
rings, watches, coins.
So after you find
these things, you,
you try to figure out
who they belong to
and then you return them?
Yeah, if I can find
out who they belong to,
then I contact them and
mail it back to them.
If I can't, I post the
finds on a public forum
to see who claims them.
That's so nice of you.
So have you ever found
anything really valuable?
Like, like a diamond ring?
[Brielle] Yeah, a few.
- Really?
- Yeah, I was even able
to find out who they belong to.
[merchant speaks French]
[Brielle speaks French]
That's us.
So you live here
on the island?
Pretty much my
entire life, yeah.
You don't look
like a local, though.
My family's from France.
They sailed here
when I was little.
Yeah, you said your
family owns a boat
and you run a tour business?
Is that with your mom, dad?
Just my dad.
Well, kind of.
It's his boat, but he suffered
a stroke several years ago.
He's having a hard time
getting out of the house.
My sister used to help a
little when she was around,
but now she's at
school in America.
And your mom?
She passed away
several years ago.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Some days are fine.
Others are...
you know.
So when you say
family business,
it's pretty much just
you doing it all?
My dad helps
book appointments,
and he handles any
disgruntled customers.
How do you find
time to treasure hunt
or do anything for yourself?
That is the tricky part.
So you were here six months ago?
Yeah.
You didn't happen to
find any other rings
in the same area, did you?
Mm, just yours.
I only ask because at the
same time that I lost my ring,
my fiancee, or
ex-fiancee kind of,
she actually lost her ring, too.
- Kind of ex
- fiancee?
Yeah, it's complicated.
Sounds like it.
I had no idea where
we lost the rings.
We were all over
the place that day.
Landed in Tahiti, hotel, beach.
Ferry ride to
Moorea, whale tour.
It wasn't until
the end of the day
that we even realized
they were missing.
That's beautiful.
A lot of people don't
realize that once you hit
the cold water,
your hands shrink.
Nice to hear I'm not the
only one who didn't know that.
[Brielle laughs]
I'm glad I found your ring.
Me too.
And I'll keep an eye
out for the other one.
Thanks.
I have a snorkeling tour
that I need to get ready for.
Oh yeah, of course.
Thank you for meeting me.
Thank you for lunch.
[Marcus] Yeah.
It was nice
meeting you, Marcus.
Same here.
Okay, bye.
Hey, um... I have two more
weeks before I have to be back.
What would you think
about me hiring you
to teach me how to metal detect
and help me find the other ring?
You wanna hire me?
Yeah.
Look, I tried middle detecting
on my own and I was terrible.
[Brielle laughs]
I have no idea what I'm doing,
but you've been at it for years
and sounds like you found
all sorts of treasures
for other people, so.
I'm happy to help, it's just,
no one has ever paid me for it.
You deserve to be compensated.
You know, for your
time and expertise.
[Brielle chuckles]
Look, just think about it.
Well, I have a
tour in the morning.
You wanna start after?
Actually, do you have
any extra room on the tour?
I can check.
It would be good for me
to get my fins wet again
and, you know, we could
work out a schedule.
Well, I actually do have
one spot open tomorrow.
Yeah?
So why don't you meet
me here in the morning.
10:00 AM?
Perfect, I'll be here.
Great, see you.
All right, see ya.
[light music]
So you returned the ring?
Yeah.
Oh and it went well, I see?
What do you mean?
Doesn't your face hurt
from smelling that big?
I know where you're
going with this.
I do not know what
you are implying.
He actually hired me to
help find another ring.
Really, well that's good.
The ring he wants to find
belongs to his ex-fiancee.
- Well, ex
- fiancee?
He said it's complicated.
I didn't ask.
Anyway, we start tomorrow.
Is he as handsome
as in his photo?
Let's say grace.
[both chuckling]
[Phillipe clears his throat]
Thank you, Lord, for
this food which gives us
nourishment in our bodies.
Lord, please continue
to protect our family,
our loved ones.
And Lord, bless
everyone at this table,
even Puaiti, who
is so far from us.
Watch over her and guide her.
We praise you and
glorify you, amen.
Amen.
Piper!
You are here?
[girls exclaiming]
My prayers have been answered!
I don't believe
it, look at you!
When did you get here?
[Piper] Just barely.
I'm sorry, I am just
so happy to see you, oh.
Oh, are you hungry?
You're just time to eat.
Do you guys have
enough for one more?
Travis, come on.
Is it safe?
Yeah, let's go.
Okay.
This is Travis.
Hi, I'm Brielle.
Hello, um...
This is my father, Phillipe.
Travis.
Uh, sir, I'm, I'm, I'm Travis.
Travis, welcome to my home.
So, when did you guys arrive?
We took the last ferry in.
We were lucky, we
almost missed it.
Why didn't you call first?
We wanted to surprise you.
You certainly did.
This is really good.
Thank you.
So how long have you
two been dating for?
Almost a year.
[scoffs] What?
Well why is this the
first I've heard of it?
Probably because whenever
I talk to you about men,
you start on one
of your lectures.
I just want the
best for my Puaiti?
Um, what's a Puaiti?
Puaiti is her name.
It's Piper, Dad.
You know I've asked
you to call me that.
So I, I hear your
family has a boat?
Yeah, a catamaran.
That's the one with
two holes, right?
Right.
That's pretty cool.
Brielle captain's it now,
and is in charge
of all the tours.
Oh yeah, Piper...
Uh, Puaiti.
Piper is fine.
Your sister, she
says that you want
to take the boat
around the world?
Not around the world, but
I would really like to...
What is this?
Is this what I think it is?
Maybe.
It's gorgeous!
I know, right?
Congratulations.
What?
Daddy, Travis
and I are engaged.
What are your plans?
Do you know when you
wanna get married?
Before school starts up again.
That's soon?
That's less than six weeks away.
Do you know where?
Here actually, on the island.
Dad will love that.
We have the whole summer off
and plan on sticking around
to get everything ready.
[Phillipe clears his throat]
I see Dad is still the same.
He just doesn't
do well with change.
He just needs time
to process at all.
Yeah, it didn't
exactly go as we planned.
Let me talk to him.
Papa, this is this
where you tell them
how happy you are for them.
I wish Travis had
come to me first
before asking her to marry him.
Well, Piper thought it was-
Isn't that a
little old fashioned?
Does anyone even
do that anymore?
I have not seen
you in over a year.
And the first thing I find out
is that you are being
taken away from me.
I think we're gonna go.
Come on, Travis.
Piper.
Where are you guys staying?
We got a hotel.
You should stay here.
I don't want to be
around Dad right now.
I'm starting to remember why
I left in the first place.
How do you even stand it?
I can't leave Dad.
Leaving was the
best thing for me.
Moving away was the only way I
could feel truly independent.
But didn't it make
you miss it here?
Miss family?
Of course, but I also
had to find myself.
I know you don't
wanna leave Dad,
but you've gotta do
what's best for you, Bri.
Helping Dad is
what is best for me.
Is that what you're gonna
do for the rest of your life?
If he needs me.
He definitely needs
you in his life.
He cleans your room once a week
in hopes that you
come home and use it.
And I do come
home and he's rude.
Why can't he just
be happy for me?
Can we go out on
the boat tomorrow?
The tour's already
full in the morning.
Please?
I could really use something
to get my mind off of Dad.
Why don't you guys meet me
at the dock in the morning
and we'll see if we
can make it work.
Thanks.
It was nice
meeting you, Travis.
Yeah, uh, you too.
[Piper] See you tomorrow.
Safe ride.
You got what you wished for.
You asked to see
Piper and here she is.
[scoffs] With a fianc.
He seems nice.
She's lost her accent,
did you notice so?
She sounds like an American now.
It's as if she
doesn't want anything
to do with her heritage.
Piper's always
been a free spirit.
She likes to make her own way.
You didn't know
she was coming?
- Hm
- mm.
Oh, well I really
messed this up, didn't I?
[Brielle speaks French]
I like Travis.
He seems like a
good fit for Piper.
I didn't give him
much of a chance.
You can try again
next time you see him.
Yeah, if Puaiti gives
me another a chance.
I'm seeing them tomorrow,
I'll find out how she's feeling.
In the meantime, why don't
you think of something
you can do to show
her your support her?
Merci.
[Brielle speaks French]
[soft music]
[Piper] Good morning!
It's a beautiful day.
Are we good to go?
Let's see who's at the dock.
[Piper] This is
going to be amazing.
There better be space.
Good morning, Brielle.
Good morning.
And who is this?
This is Marcus, he's
booked on the tour.
Uh huh.
[Brielle] You're early.
Didn't wanna miss this.
I heard you have the best
boat tour on the island.
This is a great day
to be on the water.
Ah, I can't wait.
Where's the boat?
I'll be right back with it.
[water splashes]
Hi, I'm Piper,
Brielle's sister.
Nice to meet you, I'm Marcus.
And this is my fianc.
- Travis.
- Travis, hey.
[soft music continues]
[buttons beeping]
- [speaks French] everyone.
- Good morning.
I'm Brielle, I'll be
your tour guide today.
So let's see who's here.
Mike and Jessica?
Hey.
Nice to meet you.
Dave and Kristen?
- Hey.
- Hi.
I see you brought your own gear?
Mmhm.
Were we supposed
to bring some?
No, we got plenty on the boat,
but if you have your own gear,
you're more than
welcome to use it.
No William and Julie?
So I guess we have
enough space for you two.
Yes!
All right, let's go!
[expansive music]
Thanks for letting
me come today.
Of course.
Your sister's nice.
She got in last night,
surprised my dad and I with
the news that she's engaged.
It's quite the
rock on her finger.
She should be careful when
she goes in the water.
I'll remind her
to take it off.
Have you thought about
what you wanna charge
for helping me?
You don't have to pay me.
I'm definitely paying you.
Your time is worth something.
What do you charge
for these tours?
They're around $100
American per person.
And it's about four hours?
Yeah, plus travel time.
Okay, how about
I give you $200
for a few hours
each time we go out?
That's too much.
All right, why don't
we just start with $200
for today's snorkel tour
and the afternoon
of metal detecting?
You must really
want that ring, huh?
[expansive music continues]
[anchor thumps]
[Travis] What
are we gonna see?
[Piper] Clownfish,
stingrays, sharks.
Sharks?
Don't worry, it's safe.
What type of sharks?
Lemon, graytip, gray reef.
Mako, hammerhead.
Most likely you're
gonna see black tip.
You ready?
[energetic music]
I've been ready
forever to show you
It was all meant
to be, you and me
From the moment I
looked in your eyes
I can see everything
We, we've been slow
But we've been
close for awhile now
And I can be shy
But tonight it's
gonna go down
It starts when we wake up,
hot into the late night
Like the city streets
and the sunshine
So fine, take me out
so you can take me, oh
In a black dress,
sets the mood right
Let's take a chance on
a dance in the moonlight
Sounds right, summertime,
it's what we've waited for
Thank you!
[Brielle speaks French]
Thank you so much.
[Piper] Leave a good review!
That was awesome.
[Piper] I told you.
How much do we owe you?
Don't worry about it.
I'm glad I got to spend
some time with you guys.
So, who's this Marcus?
I met him yesterday.
I found his ring in the ocean,
and when I contacted him
to turn it back to him,
it turned out he was on the
next island over already.
What a find.
The ring, the ring, I was
talking about the ring.
Sure you were.
So he just asked to
go on the tour today?
Yeah, and I'm
going to help search
for his fiancee's
engagement ring.
You need any help?
No, I got it covered.
Besides you need to go
make things right with Dad.
I know.
He's really missed you.
Tell him you're not
really mad at him.
But I am.
You'll get over it.
You always do.
All right, I'm ready
whenever you are.
Great, let's go grab some food
and fill the cooler
with some drinks.
See you guys.
[light music]
Wow, that is beautiful.
[camera clicks]
You seem pretty
comfortable on a boat.
Well, the one I'm used to
being on is over 300 meters
and I'm not the one at the helm.
Does everyone in the
Navy end up on a ship?
A ship or a submarine.
So you lived on a
ship the whole time?
When we're out to sea, yeah.
When we port, the junior
sailors live aboard,
while senior officers can choose
to live in housing nearby.
What do you do?
Oh, onshore, definitely.
After six months out to sea,
I'm ready for a real bed.
Why did you join?
When I was a kid, I
used to stand on the beach
watching the ships
disappear over the horizon.
I just wanted to go with them.
I know the feeling.
I often wish I could
just hoist the sails
and keep going out to sea.
Why don't you?
I have responsibilities here.
When I was younger, my
father took us on a trip
to see family in France.
I loved that trip.
I was only 12 and I
got to be at the helm
almost the whole time.
Oh, you must've loved that.
I can't even imagine all
the places you must have seen.
Yeah, I've been pretty lucky.
Got to see most of the world.
What's it like being out
on the sea for so long?
Oh, it is every shade of
emotion you can think of.
It's challenging,
lonely, frustrating.
It's downright
terrifying at times.
But I've been able to experience
some of the best
things out there.
That sounds amazing.
Is this where
you found my ring?
That area is a bit deeper.
We'll start off with
something a little easier,
if that's okay.
Probably a good idea.
Underwater or onshore?
We'll get you warmed up
with some on the beach.
And then if you like that we
can do some shallow searching.
Take your time, slowly
swing your search coil
as close to the
ground as possible.
That's better.
We're getting to grid
this section here.
So for every step you make,
make a full swing of
your metal detector.
That's good.
As we reach the end of the grid,
you're going to take a
step or two to the side
and just go again.
There's a rhythm
to treasure hunting
that forces you to slow down,
relax and take everything in.
[metal detector beeps]
- We've got something!
- Right there!
Here use this.
Stab it into the sand.
[metal detector beeps]
[Marcus] Right here.
Use the sand scoop.
Let me see what you have.
It looks like a coin,
I wonder what kind it is.
It's a 1972 Frank coin.
What a great find.
Here we just wanna use the one
you're holding in your hands.
No sand scoop?
No, once you find something,
just wave your hand to
move the sand around.
Same kinda grid system though.
Pretty much, yeah.
Let's get started.
Sun shining up
like a lemon drop
That spinning clock's
not gonna stop
Oh, gotta get up and go
Nothing on my list
but having fun
Need a little help
to get it done
Hey, hey, hey
Whatcha say, whatcha say
[metal detector beeps ]
Whatcha say
Do you wanna, wanna,
wanna run away
There's never gonna be
another day like this
Not a single minute
where the time don't tick
[metal detector beeps]
Never gonna be
another you and me
Where you wanna start,
what you wanna see
'Cause there's never gonna
be another day like this
Let's take the road
on a little trip
Roll the windows down
in our rocket ship
Sing whoa, with the radio
I'm getting signals
all over the place.
Pretty exciting, isn't it?
[chuckles] Yeah.
I'm going back for more.
Whatcha say, whatcha
say, whatcha say
Thank you for today.
That was really fun.
It was.
Next time, do you
think we could go look
where you found my ring?
Do you know how to SCUBA?
I do.
When do you want to go?
How about tomorrow afternoon?
I have a tour in the morning.
Tomorrow afternoon
works great.
Great.
Can I ask about
the engagement ring?
Sure, what about it?
You said it belongs to
your kind of ex-fiancee?
[Marcus sighs]
Her name is Monica.
I asked her to marry me right
before we came out here.
When we lost the rings,
she took it as some kind
of bad omen or something.
Said she wanted to hold
off on the wedding.
Things haven't been
so smooth since then.
Thus, kind of ex-fiancee.
I don't really know
where we stand.
So that's why it
is so important that you find her ring.
That's why I came back here.
I thought I had to at least try.
And then you found my class
ring and gave me hope.
I just, [sighs] I thought
if I found her ring
and showed her how much I
wanted the relationship to work,
that it could.
Let's make sure we
find her ring, then.
[soft music]
Have you always
done it this way?
Okay, fine.
Brielle usually does it.
Okay.
[Phillipe] Puaiti.
Puaiti, is that you?
You gonna answer him?
[Phillipe] Puaiti!
If he calls me by my name.
There you are, I have
been calling for you.
Can you please
just call me Piper?
[sighs] Your name is Puaiti.
You're just stubborn as he is.
I'm gonna go get some more wood.
Stay, stay.
Please, please stay?
I am sorry.
For?
For several things.
I am sorry you do
not like your name.
It is to help you remember
your home and your culture.
You were born here,
and I am sorry for how
I acted last night.
I'm sorry, too.
I don't have the
kind of relationship
with you that I would
like to have and I,
I feel it is my fault.
I just want you to
support my decisions.
You didn't when I went to
school and now you don't
that I found the man I wanna
spend the rest of my life with.
I just want what
is best for you.
Don't you think
I'm grown up enough
to know what is best for me?
What would you like me to do?
I want you to be happy for me.
Travis is an amazing man
and if you would just spend
some time and get to know
him, you would see that.
Thank you.
It is okay to be nervous.
Shows that much, huh?
[chuckles] Well
take a deep breath.
[Phillipe inhales and exhales]
And lead with your emotions.
Tell me why you love
and respect my daughter.
And if all you can think
of to say is 'I love her,'
well, that is a
good place to start.
[sighs] I do love her.
I wanna spend the rest
of my life with her.
And I promise I will always
cherish, respect, and honor her.
Puaiti is not
just my daughter.
She is my princess.
And I knew this from
the day she was born.
I, I held her in my arms
and I looked into her eyes,
and I knew I would do anything,
everything to protect her.
I can only imagine what Dad
is saying to him right now.
Do you know what I can do to
help with your wedding plans?
It'll be here
before you know it.
I still have over a month
and the dress is ordered
and arriving next week.
But it seems like
there's so much to do.
A venue, guest list,
caterer, a photographer.
We wanna keep it
small and simple.
Everyone I want to attend is
already here on the island.
His parents are flying in
and he's an only child,
so keeps it simple.
Do you know where on the
island you wanna have it?
On the beach
behind the church?
I'm meeting with the
pastor later tomorrow.
That will be so
beautiful there.
I have an entire checklist
and most of the items
are already done.
Wanna go over it with me later?
I would love to.
You really are on top of this.
We've been engaged
for a few months now.
The hardest part was trying
to figure out how to tell Dad
and have him at the wedding.
So we started planning and
we decided that it'd be best
to come home, have it here.
I'm glad you did.
So why do you, why do you
want to marry my daughter, huh?
Well...
I love to make her
smile, to hear her laugh,
and her strength.
What does Puaiti mean?
It is Tahitian
for little flower.
You see, she was born this
island, but before she was born,
her mother saw her in the dream.
She saw Puaiti
amongst the flowers
and she saw her strength
and her natural beauty.
I've only ever
known her Piper,
but Puaiti is a beautiful name.
Oui, it is a
beautiful name, it is!
And maybe you can help
her see that, huh?
Yeah.
So, tell me about Marcus.
There's nothing to tell.
You spent the entire
afternoon alone with him.
How was the conversation?
Was he easy to talk to?
Yeah, I mean he asked
a lot of questions.
That means he's
interested in you.
He's interested
in finding a ring.
Do you find him
attractive at least?
You do, don't you?
I can see it on your face.
Oh my gosh, stop it.
He hired me to help
him find a lost ring.
One that belongs
to his ex-fiancee.
You said fiancee before,
now you're saying ex-fiancee?
Even if I was interested,
and I'm not saying that I am,
he's still in love with her.
Ex-fiancee sounds much
more hopeful for you.
You are impossible.
Are you seeing him again?
We are working
together tomorrow.
Working, nice.
I'm glad you and Piper
were able to work things out.
Well it's not something
we can fix in one evening,
but I think we're headed
in the right direction.
As long as you are both
willing to compromise,
then it will all work out.
Well, now all we have to
do is find a man for you.
Hmm, hmm? [laughs]
[phone rings]
[Monica] Hi, it's Monica.
Don't be shy, leave a message
and I'll call you back.
Hey Monica, it's me.
You'll never guess where I am.
I'm back on Moorea.
Someone found my ring.
Can you believe that?
And I'm looking for yours.
Anyway...
I just, I just wanted
to let you know
that I haven't given up.
Call me when you have some time.
Bye.
[soft music]
[soft music continues]
[Brielle] Am I late?
I'm early.
How was your tour?
It was good, drama free.
My boat is anchored
off a little ways.
I'll go swim to it and bring
it back to pick you up.
Or if it's easier I
can just swim with you.
Yeah, that would be easier.
Which one is it?
Um, right over there?
I'll race you there?
Sure.
You ready?
Yeah, just one second.
[light music]
Did you let me win?
No.
Was I supposed to?
I hope you didn't hold back.
[Marcus] How often do
you search this area?
At least once a month.
It seems like the currents
converge in this area,
bringing all sorts of treasures.
You really love
this, don't you?
I remember one time
I was in this spot
where the sand had
been washed away,
and I knew there was
some treasure there.
I just knew it, and I
wasn't going to give up
until I found it.
So did you find it?
I just kept going,
and going, and going,
and going until it got
too dark to even see.
I finally had to give
up for the night.
But first thing in the morning
I found it immediately.
What was it?
A pocket watch.
I'm still trying to
find out who belongs to,
but I learned from
that experience
that the timing of finding a
treasure is not in my hands,
and nothing I do
can change that,
except be there when
I'm supposed to.
So this is where
you found my ring?
Yeah, straight down.
Birds in the skyline
The sun is in my eyes
Singing in the street light
Baby
Seas are back, I was down
When the sun came
up, I was down
When I'm all dressed,
the world's always down
Now fast forward and
you're walking with me
Through the trees
Yeah you're walking with me
[metal detector beeps ]
Got this feeling I can
finally breathe, yeah
'Cause we got this magic
and it feels like heaven
With you by my side
[metal detector beeps ]
Baby, I feel better
Birds in the skyline
Sun is in my eyes like
Singing in the street light
I feel better
Birds in the skyline
Sun is in my eyes like
Singing in the street light
I'm sorry we haven't
found the ring yet.
[chuckles] That's okay.
Thank you for helping me look.
I'm actually feeling a lot
better about our chances now.
So what is it about the
sea that calls to you?
Why do you want
to go explore it?
I think partially because of
my parents and what they did.
Deciding to leave their comforts
of home and to sail here?
Just having that freedom
to do what they wanted.
So it's not so much
about wanting to see
all the wonderful
places out there,
it's more the satisfaction
of knowing that you
got there on your own.
Exactly.
As a child, I loved
adventure stories.
I read this book set at the
end of the second World War.
This man's wife was stuck on
the other side of the world,
and with no experience, he
got a boat and sailed to her.
He endured the terrors
and discomforts of life
on the high seas and
enjoyed the trials
of fighting and winning
against the elements.
That's what I wanna do.
[phone rings]
I better answer this.
Salud, Papa.
Just a second.
It's my father and he would
like to speak with you.
Is that okay?
Sure, of course, yeah.
Hello, this is Marcus.
Yes, I, I totally understand.
Of course.
No, thank you.
I appreciate you asking.
All right, I'll see you then.
Okay, bye.
What has he done?
He just wanted to know
who has been taking up
so much of his daughter's time
and invited me over
for dinner tonight.
You don't have to come.
I don't mind.
I think it was
kind of him to ask.
I'm happy to.
I, I mean so long as
you're okay with it.
Yeah, sure.
Of course.
Do you have a car?
I was gonna get a taxi.
They charge way too much.
Plus they're old and smelly.
You can ride with me.
Are you sure?
Hop on back.
[engine revs]
Is it all right
if I hold on you?
I wouldn't want
you to fall off.
[Marcus] Whoa!
[light music]
Salud, Papa.
Salud.
This is Marcus.
No need to get up.
Marcus Tomlin.
Pleasure to meet you, sir.
Well, thank you for coming.
Thank you for inviting me.
Your daughter has been
nothing but gracious to me.
First she was kind
enough to return my ring.
That was nothing.
And now she's been
teaching me a few things
about metal detecting.
Food's ready!
Hey, Marcus.
Congratulations on the
engagement, by the way.
So exciting.
Cheers to both.
Thank you.
I heard you were
engaged as well?
I am.
I mean, I was.
Yeah.
The ring was lost,
but your sister
is helping me look for it.
Do you really
think you'll find it?
She found my ring somehow, so.
Good point.
Brielle is very
good at what she does.
Do any of you ever join
in the treasure hunting?
I tried, but I don't
have the patience.
Plus she won't let you
keep anything you find.
You can keep any
of the rubbish.
Brielle feels it's
everyone's responsibility
to clean up where they hunt.
Because it is.
It's crazy the amount of trash
that ends up in the ocean.
Mm.
Okay, I have a question.
What's the coolest
thing you've ever found?
Hmm.
She found a Super Bowl ring.
Mm, yeah.
- Really?
- Yeah.
That was actually my first
real underwater discovery.
Well, Brielle used
to lie face down
in the water for hours with
her mask and snorkel on.
Yeah, I was watching some fish
when something
shiny caught my eye.
And I looked over and
I saw Brielle disappear
under the water.
It was stuck in some
coral and it took a bit
to get it loose.
Well, and I didn't know
if she was ever going
to come back up again.
So I started to go to her
to see if she was okay,
when suddenly she pops up
from underneath the water
with the biggest smile on her
face and the ring in her hand.
But let me tell you, the
smile on her face then
was pale in comparison
to the smile
when she returned the
ring to its owner.
Well, who was the owner?
John Hillcoat.
He had lost ring while
surfing over 30 years earlier.
And of course, Bri wouldn't
let him pay her for anything.
How did you find him?
I contacted the NFL.
You just casually
contacted the NFL?
I found their number and
they were very helpful.
And I think, I think that was,
that was the beginning
of your passion.
The ocean floor is
full of treasures,
just waiting to be found.
And speaking of your found
treasures, the phone is dry.
I plugged it in and
it's taking a charge.
No way!
Looks like it's powering up.
How will you figure
out who it belongs to?
That's part of the fun.
Here we go.
[both sighing]
It wants a passcode.
Let's see what we
can do without it.
What does the wallpaper tell us?
It looks like newlyweds.
Maybe on their honeymoon?
Do you think it is
his phone or hers?
Mm, I would say hers.
I agree.
If it was his phone it would
probably just be a photo
of his wife.
Do you think you could access
the photos through the camera?
Let's see.
[light music]
All right, if you go into here-
Brielle likes him.
Ohh.
- Hang on, we almost got it.
- I know.
It's easy to see.
Okay.
[Marcus chuckles]
We have loads of photos
of feet in the sand.
Selfies, more selfies.
Even more selfies.
Oh wait, go back one.
Nice find.
Kevin and Amanda.
This will make it much easier.
There's a lot and found
site for the islands,
and hopefully they posted on it.
I would say it would
have to be a post
less than a few months old,
for the phone to still work.
Look, right there.
Kevin and Amanda Roth.
And there's a, there's
a contact number.
Let's give him a call.
[phone rings]
[Kevin] Hello?
Hi, this is Brielle.
I'm from French Polynesia.
I found the phone in the water
and I think it might
belong to your wife.
[Kevin] No way,
are you serious?
Hang on just a second.
Babe, babe, come here, quick.
[Amanda] What is it?
[Kevin] Someone says
they found your phone.
[Amanda] What?
[Kevin] My wife's here now,
are you sure it's her phone?
Describe its wallpaper.
[Amanda] It's Kevin
and I on the beach.
He's wearing blue shorts and
I have on a pink swimsuit.
This is it.
[Amanda] Oh my gosh,
I can't believe it.
Where did you find it?
Off the coast of Moorea.
[Amanda] That's where
we had our honeymoon
just over a month ago.
Ah, thank you, thank
you, thank you.
What was your name?
Brielle.
[Amanda] Brielle,
Oh, that's so pretty.
I can't thank you enough.
It has all our
honeymoon photos on it.
You have seriously
made my month.
Let me get your address,
and I will send it out to you.
Okay, here it is.
You know there is a Polynesian
myth that says the universe
sprang forth from a coconut.
I've never heard that.
Well, it makes sense when
you think about how important
a coconut was to sustaining
those early islanders.
It gave them food,
drink, and well,
even thatch for a shelter.
What other myths are there?
Ah, well let's see.
Do you, do you know the legend
of the Tahitian Black Pearl?
- Mm
- mm.
Well, it is said that pearls
were the first
illustration of light.
They were used to
illuminate the heavens
and guide us on our path.
And then they were given to
the ocean to be set aglow.
And now, well now
there are tokens
of our love and affection.
But, they still have the power
to guide our pursuit of love.
So how was today?
It was nice.
Great weather, great wind.
And?
And great company.
Are you interested in him?
No.
Fine, I don't know, maybe?
I enjoy spending time together,
but it doesn't matter.
His heart is still
holding onto hope
that he can make things
work out with Monica.
Can't he see what's
right in front of him?
I said I would help him and
that's what I'm going to do.
I will just suppress
any feelings
and help him find the ring.
You're almost helpless.
Good thing you have me.
Marcus!
What are you doing?
[Piper] Marcus?
Hey, Marcus.
Yeah?
Tomorrow morning
we're going jet skiing.
We are?
And I was hoping that
you could come with us.
Right now it's just
the three of us,
and we wouldn't want Brielle
feeling like a third wheel.
I'm sure he is busy, but-
I would love to.
Thanks for asking.
Call in the morning and
make a reservation. [chuckles]
[upbeat music]
Get up
[Travis yells ]
We're getting ready to roll
We're about to get loose
Yeah, we're losing control
[everyone yelling excitedly]
Get up
We're getting ready to go
Keep up!
Go faster!
[Piper cheers]
[girls laughing]
[laughs] Yeah!
Oh, that was not good.
You nervous at all
about the wedding?
Not really.
Pretty sure all I
have to do is show up
and bring my parents.
[chuckles] Oh, if
only it were that easy.
How did you know it was right?
Getting engaged?
Well, I mean more
like how did you know
you wanted to marry Piper?
It was a culmination
of things really.
One that stands out,
one night I had to like
cram for this test.
I've been studying for hours,
just completely shut
everything else out.
And Piper shows up,
she has this burrito.
And I think I got engaged to
her for that burrito alone.
[laughs] Must have
been some burrito.
But what it really
was, was that she knew
what I needed before I did.
I wanted to do the same for her.
You having a good time?
Yeah, I guess.
I just feel bad for leaving
Dad alone back at the house.
You don't have to
feel bad for having fun.
And you don't always have
to be doing something
for someone else.
I know, but I just don't-
You've always been like this.
You shouldn't be afraid
to do something for you.
I don't know if I
ever get a chance to.
You'll get the chance.
The important thing
is when it comes,
you gotta grab on with two
hands and hold on tight.
I saw that.
You saw nothing.
I know where you were looking.
[Marcus] Where
are you taking me?
[Brielle] Don't worry,
you're going love it.
[chickens clucking]
Wow.
This is unreal.
I can't believe I
didn't come see this
last time I was on leave.
How many days of
leave do you get?
30 days a year.
But I saved up a
whole bunch of days,
because I'm actually
getting close to retiring.
[chuckles] Aren't you
kind of young for that?
I enlisted when I was
only 18, so, I'm ready.
For, I don't know,
something different.
Do you at least have an
idea of what you wanna do?
I thought I did.
Six months ago, I
was sure that I did.
I guess I'm just
trying to figure out
what's missing from my life.
But you know what?
I can't think of a more
beautiful place to find answers.
[light music]
[Piper] Hi.
Which of these
invitations do you like?
Let me see.
I like that one.
Oh good, that's
one I picked, too.
It's going to be
a beautiful wedding.
[Piper] So, any
luck finding the ring?
No, not yet.
Doesn't he only
have a few days left?
Yeah, just a few.
Do you see things going
anywhere with Marcus?
Don't get carried away.
[Piper chuckles]
I barely know him, and
I know that nothing
can happen with Marcus.
But if things could, have
you told him how you feel?
I don't even know how I feel.
Yes, you do.
And you should probably tell
him, before it's too late.
[bright music]
[metal detector beeps]
What a haul today.
I think I'm starting to
get the hang of this.
[motor sputters]
You gotta be kidding me.
Everything okay?
[Brielle] Come on.
Is there anything I can do?
If I keep cranking the
ignition that will only drain
the battery and could
make the problem worse.
The starting
sequence is correct.
The boat is not in gear
and the battery monitor
says we have juice.
Where are the batteries?
Make sure they're
switched to on or both.
It is switched to on.
Hm, that shouldn't have
drained the batteries.
Try checking the battery cables.
Yeah, nothing is
loose or corroded.
Are they damp at all?
Dry.
Hmm.
[light music]
[Brielle sighs]
The sun is about to set.
Instead of trying to
troubleshoot in the dark,
we have a few options.
What are they?
Well, there's no wind to sail
and I don't think we'll be
able to get a tow at this hour.
So we can try
calling some friends
to see if they can
come pick us up.
But we'll be lucky if they would
wanna come out in the dark.
Or we can sleep
here on the boat,
and fix it as soon
as the sun is up.
Not that sleeping on
the boat is ideal,
but it looks like the
weather should hold.
I'm all for night
under the stars.
All right, let me just text
my dad so he won't worry.
[light music]
I hope it hasn't been weird
spending time with my family.
Not at all.
Something I haven't really
experienced much in my life.
My mom left us when I was young,
and my father was in the
Navy, so I never saw him much.
We weren't close.
When he passed away
a few years ago,
I was surprised how it didn't
feel that much different,
because I never heard from
him when he was alive.
No brothers or sisters?
No.
What you have with your father
and sister is beautiful.
What was your mother like?
I think the best word to
describe her is selfless.
She would just do
anything for anyone.
What happened to her?
Brain tumor.
I'm sorry.
It was too much for my
father to see her like that.
She spent months in the
hospital over in Tahiti.
Every day I took the
ferry and spent the day
sitting by her side,
praying for a miracle.
Must have been hard on
you too, seeing her in pain.
It was, but I like to
think about the good.
She was kind, honest,
wise, and giving.
She was the one who
taught me the importance
of being thankful
for the small things
and to live life
to my very best.
You seemed to inherit
all her best qualities.
Thank you.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Let's see if we can
get the boat started.
Like any engine, we
need three things
to start and run properly.
Air, fuel and?
A spark to ignite
the air fuel mixture.
And you already checked
the flame arrestor.
And we're good on fuel.
Which means the spark.
I recently replaced
these so they should work.
Hmm.
You sure You don't
wanna just call on a tow?
Are you doubting
I can fix this?
[chuckles] No, no, I just-
If I'm ever going
to go out to sea,
I need to be able to
fix things myself.
I can respect that.
Cut me some of
that electrical tape.
Let me try splicing
the spark live wires.
Where did you learn all this?
Watching my dad.
All right, let's see if this
is what was causing
our troubles.
Cross your fingers.
[engine rumbles]
Success.
I'm impressed.
Since we're already out here,
do you wanna keep searching,
or head back to shore?
I'm down to keep
searching if you are.
Sure.
[upbeat music]
[metal detector beeps]
Hey, check these out.
Do you think any of
them could have pearls?
Maybe.
Some don't have any at all,
but others may have quite a few.
Oh wow.
These are amazing.
Look at the-
Could this be hers?
I can't tell for sure.
How do you usually clean these?
Usually some vinegar.
But this should work.
We just let it soak for a while,
and then we use a toothbrush.
And I do have a few of those.
[soft music]
Marcus, the time we spent
together has been really...
I know.
I, I feel the same.
You do?
It's been really nice
having a, a friend.
I wonder if by holding
on to what could have been,
I'm missing out
on something else.
I know that you still have
feelings for someone else.
You shouldn't give up on making
what you have with Monica work.
The ring might be ready.
Here it is.
Oh, wow.
It's hers.
See the inscription right there?
We found it.
So, does that mean
you'll be leaving soon?
Yeah, I guess.
We should head back to shore.
Do you mind if we stop
by your place before I go,
just to say thanks to
your family and goodbye?
Of course.
[soft music]
Wow.
I mean, I can't believe
you found the ring.
I mean, what are the chances?
[Marcus] I know.
It was meant to be.
We're sorry to see you go.
Hopefully everything
works out with Monica.
[Marcus] Thank you.
You've all been so nice and it
was great to spend time here.
I think my father's out back,
he would be upset if
he didn't say goodbye.
Yeah.
Used to guide us in our
pursuit of love, hmm.
I could assure you
some guidance now.
What guidance do you need?
I didn't see you there.
[chuckles] But I saw you.
And I heard you.
A part of me feels
like I shouldn't leave.
What should I do?
Well I want to tell you that
I, I think you should stay,
but I do not want you
or my daughter hurt
by putting my wishes
above your own.
Brielle always puts other
people's wishes above her own.
Do you love my daughter?
[Marcus chuckles nervously]
I think so.
There is your answer.
Until you know so, perhaps
you should not enter
into any commitment.
Marcus, your heart needs
perception to know what to do.
Your answer will come in
time, and when it does,
you will not be able to deny it.
Thank you, for the ride,
and for seeing me off.
Of course.
I hope everything
works out for you.
Thanks.
Oh, I almost forgot.
- No, no.
- Here.
Please, take it.
You don't have to pay me.
[ferry horn blares]
You're going to miss the ferry.
[soft music]
See ya.
Bye.
[Brielle sighs]
[Marcus sighs]
[soft music continues]
[soft music continues]
Do you like it?
Should I take it
in at the waist?
I love it, you
look so beautiful.
I wish Mom was here for this.
She's watching over us
with a big smile on her face.
I'm so happy for you.
I'm sorry things didn't
work out with Marcus.
[sighs] It's for the best.
Don't you miss him?
Of course I do, but
it wasn't meant to be,
and he's moving on with his life
and I think I need
to do the same.
[light music]
[light music continues]
I love the color.
Right? It'll look
so good on you.
It's beautiful.
It's beautiful!
[Piper laughs]
It all feels so pretty.
Hi, I need to book a
flight to French Polynesia.
The soonest one you have.
Every seat is booked?
What about standby?
Can you please check for
any available flights
in the next 48 hours?
No, that's not a problem.
I'll take it.
Thank you, thank you so much.
[light music continues]
Those look beautiful.
Merci.
Can I do some?
Sure, let me help you.
No, no, no, no, I can,
can do it myself. [chuckles]
You are always sacrificing
so no one else has to.
It was his choice.
Well, I'm not just
talking about Marcus.
Oh.
You are such a giving
person, just like your mother.
But you need to learn
to say no sometimes
without feeling bad about it.
But you need my help.
Yes, yes, I do need your help,
but you need to let me do
some things without you.
Let me fix dinner, clean the
house, help with the tours.
I thought you
were supposed to-
I miss being on the water.
I would love to see you
back out on the ocean.
Well I can do it.
And you go and make
your dreams a reality.
And I know that you would
not be able to enjoy yourself
because you would be
too worried about me.
So Piper and Travis have agreed
to stay with me while you go.
Really?
I will have to work around
their school schedule,
but you can start making plans.
[upbeat music]
Here, let me help you.
You look great.
Nice.
Who are you looking for?
Oh, just making sure
everyone I invited is here.
This is a great day, Papa.
Oui.
[upbeat music]
[soft music]
[singing in foreign language]
[light music]
I was the first
man in Puaiti's life,
[everyone chuckles]
and in time we had
many first experiences.
The first birthday,
the first fish,
the first day at school
and the first broken heart.
I have watched my
little princess
grow into a beautiful woman.
And now I want nothing more
than to dance with my Piper.
To Piper and Travis.
[Everyone] To
Piper and Travis.
[singing in foreign language]
Is that?
Travis, my cane.
- [Phillipe chuckles]
- Phillipe, hey.
I am sorry I'm late.
Flight was delayed,
taxi trouble.
I almost missed the ferry.
You name it, it was-
I'm glad you made it,
but we both know the
real reason you are here.
Yeah, the answer did come.
I know with certainty.
You must tell
her that, not me.
May I have this dance?
Marcus, you're here.
Your dad made sure
I got an invitation.
[Brielle chuckles]
Hey.
[soft music]
Did you give her the ring?
You know, I didn't need to.
I realized it was
over between us.
I was, I was holding
onto the idea of love,
but it was with
the wrong person.
It was?
[Marcus] I made
something for you.
You made this?
Yeah.
These are the pearls that I
found when I was with you.
They're beautiful.
May I?
Love it.
Searching for that
ring brought me to you.
Being with you and your family,
showed me what was possible,
and I don't wanna lose that.
I may not know what I want to
do with the rest of my life,
but I do know that
I want you in it.
[soft music continues]
You got everything?
Everything I
need is right here.
You two better get going, eh?
Thank you so much for this.
We'll see you in a month.
Have a good time.
[Phillipe] Safe travels.
[Piper] Love you.
Wouldn't wanna lose these.
You ready?
Definitely.
- See you guys!
- Have so much fun,
send photos!
[Travis] Bonjour, be safe!
- We love you!
- Goodbye, and good luck!
[soft music]
[light music]