Poppy (2021) Movie Script
1
Too fast for all who chase
me.
I'm lost to rhymes
that made me.
There's no way up.
There's no way down.
You stole my heart,
but you throw it around.
You give it up,
then you give it away.
Your golden girl
waits another day.
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh.
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh.
Ooh-ooh.
- Hey, Poppy.
- Hi!
- You're back, Poppy.
Got all that paperwork
together?
Mm-hm.
And the fees?
- Are you sure it's
legal?
- If you can pass the
test,
you can drive like the
rest,
right, Poppy?
You understand you
can't get behind the
wheel
until you do, right?
If you just want to pop
over
here, we'll do an eye
test.
If you just want to read
the second line for me.
- OK.
D, N, C, Z, O.
- Brilliant.
- Now shall we do your
photo?
- Yes.
Now, the rules say no
headwear.
- Oh.
- Ready?
Looking at the camera.
- Hey.
- Oh, hey!
Meet Poppy.
Doesn't she look cute
in this little veil?
- Yeah, gorgeous.
- One down, four to go.
- Make that five, Jo.
- Uh, how do you know
Amber?
- She used to be
with my brother, Dave.
- Dave better watch out,
Poppy.
You might beat him
down the aisle.
- Yeah. It will have to
be
someone very special.
- You know what they say.
There is someone for
everyone.
- Cheers!
- Hi, Dave.
Hi, Brucie.
- Where have you been?
I texted you.
- Oh, I had my phone on
silent.
- What is that?
- Amber's hen party.
Ah, right.
How was that? The
Desperate Housewives of
Kapiti?
- Sorry, Dave.
But maybe Amber
wasn't right for you.
- Lovely to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
- See, Dave?
There's someone for
everybody.
- Poppy, you're joking.
I'm not watching this
crap.
- She might turn up
tonight.
- It's full of single
Kiwis
on a real blind date.
- Here's to the first
date.
- It could be you, Dave.
I think you'd like it!
- I think I wouldn't.
- Why did you break up
with Amber?
- ...is entrepreneur
Katrina.
- My grandparents
are...
- How about a cup of tea?
- Oh, whatever.
- Come on, Brucie.
- Grid penalty, but we'll see
what
the stewards have to say
about that.
- It's time to set
the record straight.
- Can I help you?
- Where's Simpson?
- Hey, bud.
- You ripped me off,
mate.
You had my car for two
weeks.
You told me it was a
problem
with the current draw
in the electric panel.
I got a second
opinion from Bradz.
Turns out all I needed
was a new starter.
- Mate, I just worked off
what the diagnostics
reveal.
That's supposed to be
accurate.
- What happened to good
old
mechanical know-how, eh?
Like I got back
in your dad's day.
- I'm Poppy Simpson.
We're a family business.
- Yeah, I know.
I've been coming here for
years.
- Justine Mott!
- Not bad for an
Australian.
And a girl.
- Hey!
Girls can win.
What about my
apprenticeship, Dave?
- Well, you need
a licence for that,
Poppy.
- Yes...?
- And, well, lessons
are expensive.
- You can teach me.
- You've gotta learn
all the road rules,
and you've gotta sit a
test.
- Dad promised me.
Dave, I can learn.
- I wouldn't want to
sit my test again.
- You're not fair.
I need to get paid.
Not just pocket money.
- Not now, Poppy, OK?
There's a lot going on.
I've gotta go see Fred.
And while I'm out,
can you get on with doing
the checks on that car?
It's gonna need a new
warrant.
- Whatever.
Brake performance...
Perfect.
What does this sign mean?
D.
Does the driver of the
blue car have to give
way?
B.
- Fuck.
- Hi, Mum.
Hi, Dad.
Sorry I haven't
been for a while.
I went to Amber's hen
party.
Mum, I think
Dave still misses her.
And guess what.
I've done the forms
for my driver licence,
so I can be an
apprentice.
Just like you said, Dad.
Anyone
with the right skills...
for the job can be an
automotive apprentice.
All that's needed...
is an employer
willing to develop
your enthusiasm and
motivation.
Do you have an
interest...
in the motor industry?
Yes.
A commitment to
an automotive career?
Yes.
- All right, it's that
time of the week.
- Have fun.
You might meet someone.
- Make sure the door's
locked behind me.
- Say hi to Stu.
Good communication
with workmates?
No!
- Yo!
- Hey. 'Sup?
Glad you could finally make
it.
We almost lost the table.
- Yeah, sorry.
Poppy was, uh, banging on
about that apprenticeship
again.
- And? Surely you can
give her a go, right?
- I'll get you another
beer.
- You give me life.
You give me hope.
So fly me home.
And don't let go.
I'll steal you
from here.
I've been watching you,
my dear.
I'll be here.
I'll be here.
Come on!
- Bye!
- What were you thinking?
- I was bored.
- Can't get more boring
than Shaan.
- At least he's not
boring in bed.
- What?
- Where are you going?
No!
Yo?
Uh, yep.
Uh, what's the address?
All right, I'll be there in
- Can I come too, Dave?
- Yep.
Get dressed, then.
Out of control.
How the hell did you do
that?
- JD grabbed the wheel.
That's a shame.
It's not a bad car.
Can you fix it?
- Of course, Luke.
- You two know each
other?
- Yeah. From high school.
Luke was nice to me.
- Nice?
- Oh, just took care
of some arseholes.
We both got a bit of
teasing,
being... 'specials'.
- Finally. Jeez, you guys
took long enough.
Which way to the party?
Ugh!
- Is JD your girlfriend?
- Nope.
- Not any more.
- Hm.
- Thanks a lot.
- No worries.
Come in on Monday.
I'll get you a quote.
- Bye, Luke!
- There's people
all around here,
no real idea how to get
away,
how to really play,
how to win it.
Don't wait another
minute.
Uh-oh, let's go.
Uh-oh, let's go.
Uh-oh, let's go.
- Hi, Luke.
Name?
- Luke.
Luke Burton. Remember?
- Address?
- 215 Rosetta Rd.
Um,...
what's your number, Luke?
- 027...
4860...
- Right. Um,...
Deposit.
- I need a quote first.
- OK.
You'll need to see Dave.
Your keys will be there
until
you have paid for the
deposit.
This row is for
paying customers.
- Fair enough.
- Would you like to have
a look around, Luke?
- Sure.
- Dave's Holden.
- Yeah, the winner
of last year's Burnout.
- Yes.
He'll probably win again.
- We'll see.
- Luke came in.
- Bugger.
I don't suppose you got
his
number or took a deposit?
- In the book. No
deposit.
- God, what does he
think I am, his bank?
- He wants a quote.
- Well, the steering arm
is completely buggered
and the oil sump's
munted,
so it'll be about two
grand.
- That's a lot. Are you
sure?
- Don't you start with
me.
I know what I'm talking
about.
- Will it be ready
for the Burnout?
- That depends on
whether or not he pays,
and at this stage,
it's highly unlikely.
- What does a yellow
reflector,
cat's eye,
placed on the road mean?
I've got a cat.
He's called Brucie,
after Bruce McLaren.
- Concentrate, Poppy.
I'm not allowed to help
you.
Hmm...
Yellow reflector?
No passing.
What are you not allowed to
do
when driving on a
motorway?
Pick up a hitchhiker.
- Unless he's cute.
- Here is your temporary
learner licence.
It's valid for six
months,
and you must display
these.
And remember, you mustn't
drive by yourself.
Just here.
- Yes!
Yes.
- Congratulations, Poppy!
Are you going to
celebrate?
- Hmm...
I don't know.
- I know.
Let's go out for coffee.
- Yeah.
- So, who looks...
Who do you live with,
Poppy?
- Oh, with my brother,
Dave.
- Oh.
Cute. Does he ever
hitchhike?
- No.
- But he gives you
driving lessons?
- No.
He's got a lot on.
- Really?
But to pass your
practical,
you need a lot of
practice.
Is there anyone else?
- Yes!
- Seriously, I didn't
think
when you said you'd fix my
car
in return for driving
lessons,
we'd be using a customer's
car.
- We can try yours,
but I don't think it's
ready.
Don't worry, Luke.
I've done it before.
Just went down the road.
- A bit cheeky, aren't
you?
- Ready?
- Yes.
- Lights.
All right. Look both
ways.
Turn left.
No, I mean right. Turn
right.
- Oh my...
Just point.
Luke, do you think we could
go
out sometime in the
weekend?
- Are you asking me on a
date?
- Let's go, Luke. It's this
way.
Oh my God, a Ferrari from
Italy!
- Wow.
- Look at that paint job.
- Yeah, I like the
wheels.
- Wow.
It's the Lancer Evolution
Only 2500 made.
Oh my God,
those wheels are on
fleek!
The Downhill Trolley
Racer,
made in Whanganui for Red
Bull.
- How come you know
all this, Poppy?
- I've been here a few
times.
And besides,
it's on these signs.
- Well, I'll take
your word for it.
Music's the only thing
I can read properly.
That's OK. I can't read
music.
M8B McLaren!
It's only a replica.
But look at the wing.
This is Dave's favourite.
Which one's your
favourite?
- Well, it's a hard
choice.
Hm. I'm a Nissan man,
through and through.
Yep.
- Godzilla.
- Talk about a monster!
Vroom-vroom!
- You are such a
petrolhead.
- Hey, Brucie.
Meet my friend Luke.
- Oh, Brucie!
- Wanna race?
- Whoa.
Sure!
- I'm gonna beat you!
- We'll see about that.
- Come on.
Come on.
- Watch out.
- Go, go, go! Go!
- I'm coming.
- Oh my God!
- Yes! I won!
Brucie.
- Out.
- You're very nice,
Poppy.
But remember, I've just
broken up with someone.
- JD?
She wasn't nice.
- Let's take it slow-
- Who the hell-?
- Dave, you're very rude!
- I thought we agreed,
no... funny stuff.
- I'm 19!
You can't stop me!
- I think I better go
now.
Sorry, Poppy.
- You're not fair!
You ruin everything!
I ruin
everything?
What about your boyfriend's
car?
Not paid for, taking up
space
like a sack of shit!
- I know it's not ideal.
I'm doing some busking.
Busking?
Oh, Poppy, he's more
of a dickhead than I
thought!
- You're just jealous
because you don't have
anyone!
- Thanks for
a fun evening, Poppy.
I'll, uh, see you again?
- Stay away from my
sister!
- Dave!
No!
Luke! Are you OK?
- Yep, I'm fine.
- Who's the dickhead now?
- Are you going
somewhere?
- An appointment.
- Do you need me to take
you?
- No, I'm fine.
- Excuse me? Do you have
an appointment?
Hey.
Where are you going?
- Are you in a
relationship,
Poppy?
- Um...
Dave!
- This is private.
- He's my brother.
- I see.
Would you like him to sit
in
on your consultation,
Poppy?
It's your choice.
You're welcome to wait
in the reception area,
Dave.
- Thanks, but I'm not
gonna wait around
while you give my sister
unwanted... advice, so...
- You OK?
There you go, Poppy.
You're all set.
Now, just wait seven days
to be safe, OK?
And good on you, Poppy,
for looking after
yourself.
- Thank you.
- Yuki Tsunoda.
He's coming and coming
fast.
A good battle for third
now.
Side by side action
going into this lap.
Collet and...
Ooh, Colapinto.
Colapinto has to pull out of
it,
and Collet gets spun
around!
Just about saves it,
but Colapinto is
through.
- That's great car
control
from Collet there.
You realise how his rear
wheel
was in the dirt,
and he still managed
to hang on to it.
So great car control
there
from, uh, Collet.
Yeah, and I wonder now
how
Colapinto can get
his...
- Dave, don't you think
you've had enough?
- ...in this battle, so
he's
at the back of this.
So he'll be trying to make
more.
He's made some big gains
already
and he'll be loving
these
restarts too,
cos it's the best chance,
like
we said, to make
overtakes.
- Honda's top man in
the
Honda Dream team,
and of course a Red Bull
Junior.
Helmut Marko,
if you're watching,
your boys are doing
good.
This is excellent
stuff.
Caio Collet.
Mia Sharizman,
if you're watching
from the Renault Sport
Academy,
this is a great
occasion
for Caio Collet.
But Fraga is leading the
way
at the moment.
- Yeah, he's close
here.
He might even go into
1.
So, it's the stuff that
Red Bull
will love to see.
He's responding very, very
well.
- Lawson will go
head-to-head
in Europe...
...Super Licence
points
and miles under their
belt.
Like all the
participants
in the 2020
Castrol Toyota Racing
Series,
they'll be fired up
for the season ahead.
The Series returns in
January 2021
with a quest to find the
next
world champion.
- Are you single and
looking for love?
The smash hit show
First Dates New Zealand is
back.
We're looking for
all types of people.
If you're looking
for the perfect
date..
I guess we're
all looking for the
one,
and hopefully
she might turn up
tonight.
- Something smells good.
- Oh, thank you.
- So, when do I get to
meet the hitchhiker?
- You can meet him,
but you can't pick him
up.
- Oh! Always one
for the rules, eh?
- Oh, hi.
- Hi, Dave.
- Oh, um,
meet my friend, Sophia.
- Could you, uh,
grab me a beer, Poppy?
- Dinner's nearly ready.
- I'll take mine in front
of
the TV. Thanks, Poppy.
- You didn't tell him
I was coming, did you?
Never mind.
Maybe he's too devastated
by my beauty.
Let's eat. It looks
great.
You went to so much
trouble.
- Have you finished,
Dave?
So, you can put your plate
in
the dishwasher and turn it
on.
I'm going to bed.
- Sure.
- You were really rude
tonight to Sophia.
Why?
- Maybe I don't like
being ambushed.
You could've told me
there was a babe coming.
- Poppy!
- Oh! Darn it.
- That wasn't bad.
That was pretty good.
- Whoo!
- Nice!
- No, no, no, no, no.
- Oh, that was so close!
- Not close enough.
- Right, this time.
- You got this.
- Oh!
- No, no, no.
- Yeah!
- Yes! I did it!
- Nice job.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Lukey! I didn't know
you liked bowling.
- Car ready for the
Burnout, Lukey?
- Yeah, it is, thanks to
Poppy.
- Thanks to her?
- Yeah, Simpson & Son
Mechanics.
- Yeah, that's right.
You're the grease monkey.
- Yeah. Vroom-vroom!
- Special love!
- Luke, wake up!
Grab a brush. The sooner
we get this off, the
better.
- What's this all about,
Luke?
- My friend Poppy.
- Poppy?
- Poppy Simpson?
- Yes.
- Oh, she has Down
syndrome.
Poppy's quite something.
How well do you know her?
- We've been out
a couple of times.
- Is there a problem?
Dave does have a problem.
He needs help.
Brucie, you're very
handsome
but you're no help.
Luckily, I know who to
call.
- How long has Dave been
drinking like that?
On and off.
Mainly since... the
accident.
Accident?
Yeah. Mum and Dad.
Dave was driving.
- I'm sorry.
Was Dave drinking that
day?
- No.
It was a bad corner.
They didn't have
their seat belts on.
But he still blames
himself.
He says he's fine,
but I know he's not.
- You should try these.
- Poppy?
Yes, Dave?
I need you to oil
these door hinges.
I've gotta go get
a new air filter
for this guy this
afternoon.
And also...
lunch room can use
a bit of attention.
Lose the brochures
and posters, eh?
- But Dave, you need
help.
You've got a problem.
- Stay out of my
business,
Poppy.
- It's mine too.
Dad said!
Yes.
I need an oil sump pan, a
gasket
and a steering arm.
Sure. It's a Nissan
Laurel
model C34.
Yep, the rego is XB8293.
Ooh.
Yes.
Charge to Simpson & Son.
Thanks.
- Hey.
- Hi, Stu.
It's Poppy.
- Stu! Hey, bro.
- Hey.
Just making sure you're
still in the land of the
living.
Haven't seen you at pool.
- Yeah, nah, just got
stuff on, you know?
- Yeah?
- Hey, Stu.
Did you see Dave's new
rims?
- New rims?
You holding out on me,
bro?
- All right, then
I normally wait until
the second date,
but I don't wanna
hold out on you.
Oh!
Just a bit excited.
- Wow!
- OK.
Your turn.
Now!
- Whoo-hoo!
- Whoa! How did you get so
good?
You could enter the
Burnout.
It was easy because
I got a little bit extra.
- A little bit extra
what?
- An extra chromosome!
That, and watching
YouTube.
- Left foot brake-
- Shit!
- Maybe I should drive.
- No!
I'm driving.
Burnout, here we come!
- Hello? Simpson &-
Yeah, uh, I was just
gonna
give you a call,
actually.
It's ready...
Joyride?
No, it's been under
lock and key here all
night.
Yeah. Yeah, come and pick
it up whenever you want.
That's weird.
Reckoned somebody was
driving
this at the airport last
night.
If Mr Burns comes past,
let me deal with him, all
right?
- I'm going to see
Mum and Dad now.
Are you sure you don't
want to come?
You haven't been.
Ever.
OK.
See you later.
- That was a great day at
the
Silverstone track with your
dad.
And that's the McLaren
workshop.
How's business?
- Could be better.
- What about that
sister of yours?
She signed up yet?
Your father had very
high hopes for her, you
know.
- Yeah, It's a
big responsibility.
- For her...
or for you?
- Come on, Fred.
It's time for tea.
- Whoa!
Those were the days, eh?
Fast cars...
and even faster women.
- Hi, Mum.
Hi, Dad.
How are you today?
It's a bit overcast.
Not like last week.
Dave still won't
come to see you.
He's super grouchy.
I don't want to worry you,
but
he's been having
far too many beers.
And Mum, I met a boy.
His name is Luke.
I think you'd really like
him.
He says I'm a
really good driver.
And we're going to the
Burnout.
Go, go, go!
- Oh...
- My turn!
- Gotta reach higher.
- Having fun, Poppy?
- Oh, hey, Gina.
- Still playing in the
sandpit.
- My God. If you look at
those seagulls over
there...
Hello. Hello.
- Luke!
- Oh, I'm just
pretending.
I'm not really a walrus.
- You're just too cute.
- Oh...
You are so handsome.
- Aw, you're making me
blush.
- Like this tomato sauce?
- Oh!
Sorry I'm late.
I was uploading my song for
you.
- Wow! Can you play it?
- Sure. Where's your
speaker?
- Hurting
feels so good.
I don't know why.
- Wow, that is so good!
You could be famous.
- It's just a cover.
I've gotta do more
of my own stuff.
- Would you write a song for
me?
- Yeah.
I'm gonna do a music
course.
- Where?
- In Wellington.
Mum and Dad said they'd
pay.
- Oh.
Will you go away?
- Yeah.
- It'll only be
for a year, but...
I'll be back at weekends.
Don't know why,
but it feels so good.
Don't know why, but it
feels
so good,
so good, so good,
so good.
- Luke?
Am I your girlfriend now?
- Of course.
- Can we go out again?
I liked the caf.
- I'll be busking at the
mall
on the weekend.
We could... go somewhere
after?
I don't know why, but it
feels
so good,
so good, so good,
so good, so good.
- Another?
- Mm.
- Hey. Sophia?
- Hello, Dave.
- I just wanna say that
I'm sorry for the other
night.
- I was just really-
- Rude?
Insensitive?
Bad-mannered?
- Yeah. I...
I can be a bit of a
dickhead.
- Hey. Pool.
- Hello.
- Cooper Tyres Kapiti is
here
to make your wheels go
around.
Pop on in
to Cooper Tyres Kapiti.
- How was pool?
Did you beat Stu?
- Yeah, nah.
- Sophia said she saw
you.
- What, are you two besties
now,
or something?
- I think she likes you.
- What have I said about
minding your own, Poppy?
- I think you like her-
- If you don't shut it,
you can forget about
doing
this oil change, all
right?
All right, come on then.
OK. Here you go.
Right down here.
Yep.
Right, so, this
is your oil sump,
and this is the nut
that we have to undo.
You're gonna put
the 14mm right up on
there.
Bit more.
Yeah. Just keep turning.
Nice.
- Hey, don't we
put the oil in now?
- Yeah. Yeah, we do.
Well done. I don't know
why
I didn't give you a shot
sooner.
- Nor do I.
What did you do this
time?
- What do you reckon?
- That's your turbocharger,
bro.
I can probably
get started on it next
week.
- Uh, kinda hoping to have
it
back for the weekend.
I've got a bit of a hot
date,
you know?
- Dude, you still haven't
paid me for the last lot.
What do I look like? Your
bank?
Sorry, man.
Hey, I'll pay you at
pool.
If I can collect it on
Friday.
- Yeah, all right.
I'll see you then.
- I don't suppose you can
give me a ride back to
work?
- You are kidding me.
You're gonna be asking
for a courtesy car next.
Take your pick of
the other brojects -
there's no sign of the
owners,
payment-wise,
but hey, it's nice
to have a hobby, eh (?)
Come on, then.
I don't have all day.
- Hello? Simpson & Son.
From police?
OK, bye.
- So, do you recognise
it?
- It's definitely the
car,
but...
I can't make out
who's driving it.
- If that's the case,
then, I strongly suggest
that you look into your
own
security, Mr Simpson.
At least change the
locks.
- Change the locks?
Any idea how much
that actually costs?
- Imagining me sweet.
Whoa-whoa.
How do I get over you?
I'm not coming back,
not any day.
I'm done with you.
I'm sick of you. Oh-
- Guess where I've just
been.
The cop shop.
They were asking me
if I know anything
about a little joyride
you took my sister on.
You stay away from her.
Don't think I won't report
you.
- ...for Caio Collet
and
those chasing Igor
Fraga,
because Fraga's got away
well...
Saucy here defending
now.
Oh! And Colapinto
makes
a move on Rasmussen.
And we will have a
battle
royal for the last two
rounds.
- Dave! Dave!
- What the fuck?
- The kitchen is on fire,
you dick!
Can't wait. Come on.
Let's take it. Don't
hesitate.
- Can you please turn that
down?
I only wanna shake it
up.
Every day is great.
Don't break it.
I only wanna shake it
up.
- That stinks!
You do too.
- How's things?
Seen anyone you like
better than yourself?
Ah, I thought so.
Just don't leave it
too long this time, eh?
- Do you ever wanna fly
away?
Escape the night
to flee the day.
Run to feel the
breeze on your face.
- Hi!
- Struggle with time
you'll only waste.
Hey, if you ever do,
let me know,
take me with you.
Hey, if you ever do,
just trust me,
I'll run with you.
- Hello there.
- Hi.
Would you like to try
something?
Come on, I'll give you a
demo.
- Poppy! You're gonna be
late!
It's not that Luke, is
it?
I knew he'd be a problem
It's OK. You stay in bed.
You look after her,
Brucie.
And hey, if you do
hear from Loser Boy,
remind him that
he owes me money.
- Poppy?
- I thought I told you
to stay away, Burton.
She doesn't need you
stringing her along.
- I'm not.
And how come you don't rate
her?
- Rate her?
- You don't even give
her a chance.
- You are the last person
she wants to see.
You and your wanky
warbling.
Jog on.
Hey. How can I help you?
- Left foot brake.
Right foot gas.
Left foot brake. Right foot
gas.
- Life's unfair.
You gotta know how to take
it.
It must be great if you
make it or break it.
Yeah.
You are beautiful
in every single way.
Easier to say,
but don't let them
bring you down.
Sunshine is what your
heart
is and everyone should
copy.
Brighter than the
stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
You...
are the reason
it's summertime.
I'm staying in the fast
lane
at this stage of my life.
Time accelerates. Don't
wanna
waste it, just thrive.
- Looking out...
- Much better.
...for every single
sign.
Hey.
Maybe both
our paths could align.
Sunshine is what your
heart
is and everyone should
copy.
Brighter than
the stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
- Luke?
Did you like that?
- Of course. What about
you?
- Practice makes perfect.
- You don't need all
the make-up, though.
I like you ow natural.
- It's 'au naturel'.
Mmm.
Excited for the Burnout,
Luke?
Your car's almost ready.
- Thanks.
Great. But, um...
how will we get past
Dave?
- I think I might know a
way.
- Hey, Poppy.
Don't tell me Dave's
actually let you out.
- I need a favour.
- Anything for you,
Poppy.
- Um,...
it has to be a secret from
Dave.
- Tell me more.
- I could pay you back
by working in the
weekend.
- No, don't worry.
A great opportunity
to get my name out there,
and Dwight will give us a
hand.
- Thank you, Brad.
- No worries.
Are you looking for
someone?
- I thought you were spoken
for.
Really?
Um...
I don't wanna totally
get on Dave's bad side.
Sorry, Poppy.
- Hey, Dave.
- Mm.
Well, what about
my apprenticeship?
- You're dreaming, Poppy.
We might not have this
garage for much longer.
- You said
that business was fine.
- Yeah.
Well, look around, Poppy.
Do you see any customers?
Do you see any customers'
cars?
Apart from Luke's,
but we both know
he's not exactly a
paying customer, don't
we?
Do you think I don't know
that you've been sneaking
around behind my back?
- I'm fixing Luke's car.
But it didn't cost you
anything,
because...
you don't pay me!
- What are you
talking about, Poppy?
I'm talking about you
taking
customers' cars for
joyrides.
But if that's the case,
then his car stays here.
Give me the keys.
Poppy, give me your keys!
Give me your keys!
I'll be back later.
- Luke, have you
been practising?
- Yep.
- Show me.
Yeah, I hold my head
way up there,
all the time,
on my own.
Yeah, I hold my head
way up there
all for you,
all for love.
Everyone must
find their place...
- ...to enjoy the human
race.
And I hold my head
way up there,
all the time,
on my own.
Yeah, I hold my own
way up there,
all the time,
all for you.
Everyone must find their
place
to enjoy the human
race.
Everyone must find their
place
to enjoy the human
race.
- Hi, Luke!
- Poppy. Hey.
- The car's ready.
- It's ready?
What about Dave?
- What he doesn't know
won't hurt him.
Just kidding.
He's fine.
- Great.
See you then.
- Bye.
- You're not just
using Poppy, are you?
- You know, it could be
the other way around.
She's actually quite
demanding.
I mean with her driving
lessons.
That's how
I'm paying for my car.
It's OK, Mum.
I really, really like
her.
- OK.
What about your music
course?
You're not forgetting
that?
- No. I told Poppy about
it.
She thinks I'm really
good.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Wait here.
What do you think?
It's my favourite colour.
Bit girly, isn't it?
It's OK. I'm just joking!
Brad did a great job.
Thanks to you.
Sweet.
- Yes!
Come on.
- What the fuck? Bradz?
Poppy. No, no, no, no.
Too far.
This oughta slow
you down a little bit.
Left foot brake.
Right foot gas.
And we go up, up,
up, up, up, up, up.
And away, away, away,
away, away, away, away.
I really need
a shower some day.
We are watching
all the stars blazing.
Another-nother horsey
night.
Brother pass another
fight.
One more light
for the night.
'Nother-nother horsey
night.
Brother pass another
fight.
One more bite
for the night.
Brother pass another
fight.
One more bite
for the right.
'Nother-nother horsey
night.
- Morning. Your name
please?
- Luke.
- Luke?
- Luke Burton.
- Can I have your
driver's
licence, please, Luke?
- Check your seatbelt.
- Yep.
- Get you to sign
this for me, Luke.
- Yep.
- Thank you.
- Put a wristband on ya.
- Awesome. Thanks, man.
- There you go. Have a good
day.
- You're good to go.
- I... I'm hungry.
- We don't have time
before we go on.
- Yes we do.
Five cars.
Two minutes each.
- Uh,... how about a hot
dog?
That's fast.
- Yes, please.
Sauce, mustard and
onions.
Can I have a drink too?
I'm really thirsty.
- Back soon.
Are we ready for an
amazing
day of entertainment,
ladies and gentlemen?
Welcome to this year's
Burnout Comp.
First on the pad today,
we've got Dave Simpson,
last year's winner!
Come on, everyone!
Let's see if he can
send it to the wheel
nuts!
Whoo!
Here's the Hawke's Bay
boys,
running the 427
methanol-breathing beast.
- Tyre's flat.
- What?
Oh no.
Dave!
- Whoo!
One of New Zealand's
top runners,
the 557 cubic stoker big
block,
all the way from
Pahiatua.
- All done.
This one's on us, Poppy.
- Good luck, eh?
- Thank you.
- Yes please. Yep.
- Yeah!
Please give a warm
Wairarapa Nats welcome
to newcomer Luke Burton!
Let's do this.
Left foot brake.
Right foot gas.
- What the fuck?
Poppy, no!
No, no, no, no. I've
gotta
stop her! That's my
sister.
No, you don't understand!
She's got a disability!
- She's got a disability!
- You've gotta get back,
mate!
It looks like she's
doing fine to me, mate.
Open your eyes. Have a
look.
You should be proud,
mate!
- Left foot brake.
Right foot gas.
Yup!
Yes!
- Whoo!
- Poppy, the tyre.
- Poppy, the tyre.
- No. Dave!
- What do you mean, 'the
tyre'?
- Tell him, Dave!
Yeah, I put a nail in your
tyre
to try and slow you
down.
She wasn't supposed
to be driving!
- But there could have
been
an accident on the way
here.
What were you thinking,
arsehole?
Time for a refuel.
See you back at the pit
in half an hour.
- Are you OK?
- He's out of control.
- First you pimp my ride,
and then you steal it.
What am I gonna do with
you?
Sorry, Luke...
not.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Oh my God!
- I did it!
- You were amazing.
- Congratulations, Poppy.
- Great score.
- Yeah, you looked sick!
- See you at
prize-giving?
- Mm-hm.
- There goes Dave.
- Hold up.
- And the best rookie score
of
the day - Poppy Simpson!
- We love you!
Whoo!
Whoo!
- Oh, I didn't call the
AA-
- But Poppy did.
She's worried about you,
Dave.
I heard what you did.
Yeah.
Think I'm proud of that?
- You really put her
and Luke in danger.
- Is this an official
visit?
So, a few beers.
You would too
if this was your life.
- You don't mean Poppy?
- Well,...
Yeah, it's...
it's a biggie.
- Poppy is quite capable
of
having her own life.
You need to let her go.
- I need to let her go?
There's also the garage
as well, which is-
- I thought cars
were your thing.
- Yeah, they...
they are.
But not these cars, you
know?
You give me a McLaren any
day.
- They still make
McLarens.
- Yeah, in the UK.
- And?
- It was you that gave Poppy
all
those lame brochures, wasn't
it?
- She tried to help you.
When you get over
yourself,...
give me a call.
- Hey, Mum,
Dad.
- It's OK, Dave.
- Sorry that I haven't
been here in a while.
Make that ever.
Mum, I'm sorry that
I didn't see that bend
coming.
- It's OK.
It's OK.
- Anyway, um...
I got myself in a bit of
a mess, and, um,...
and I nearly lost Poppy,
and...
and now I lost the garage
and the house.
Guess you should have
left
Poppy in charge, Dad.
She would have done
a better job.
I'm sorry, Poppy.
OK, boss. You ready?
One, two, three.
Hey.
- Hi.
Oh, don't you scrub up
well?
You certainly
took your time, though.
I heard there was a
problem
with the kitchen.
- No...
nothing that couldn't be
fixed.
Let me pour you a drink.
- Congratulations.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Just square that up for
300?
- Cheers. Sorted.
- No, I'm not asking
if I can have it.
- Yeah, of course you're
not
asking if you can have
it.
- I'll bring it back.
- Oh. Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Come on. Come and get
it.
Yeah. Needs to be done.
See you later.
Love you.
I'll call you when
we get there, all right?
- Come here.
You be good.
- Hey, Brucie.
It's time to go.
Hi, Lucy!
- Hello, Poppy.
- Can you please put this
in my room?
See my bathroom, Luke?
This is my new lounge.
I have my own chair,
and my own remote.
- Nice.
- Where shall I put this?
- Uh,...
kitchen, please.
- Have you heard from UK
Dave?
- Yes.
He's living his dream.
- And what about you?
All going according to
plan?
Great.
Captions by Able.
- Life's unfair.
You gotta know how to take
it.
Must be great if you
make it or break it.
Yeah.
- You are beautiful
in every single way.
Easier to say,
but don't let them
bring you down.
Sunshine is what your heart
is
and everyone should copy.
Brighter than the
stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
You
are the reason
it's summertime.
I'm staying in the fast
lane
at this stage of my life.
Time accelerates. Don't
wanna
waste it, just thrive.
I'm looking out
for every single sign.
Hey.
Maybe both our
paths could align.
Sunshine is what your heart
is
and everyone should copy.
Brighter than
the stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
You
are the reason
it's summertime.
If things don't add up,
maybe start to subtract.
But whatever you do,
don't reverse on this
track.
Keep on going
and raise your head.
Cos you and I, babe,
for this life we are
blessed.
You're...
my sunshine.
You
are the reason
it's summertime.
Yeah, yeah.
Sunshine is what your
heart
is and everyone should
copy.
Brighter than
the stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
You
are the reason
it's
summerti-i-i-i-i-i-ime.
Yeah.
My sunshine.
- Perfect.
Too fast for all who chase
me.
I'm lost to rhymes
that made me.
There's no way up.
There's no way down.
You stole my heart,
but you throw it around.
You give it up,
then you give it away.
Your golden girl
waits another day.
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh.
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh.
Ooh-ooh.
- Hey, Poppy.
- Hi!
- You're back, Poppy.
Got all that paperwork
together?
Mm-hm.
And the fees?
- Are you sure it's
legal?
- If you can pass the
test,
you can drive like the
rest,
right, Poppy?
You understand you
can't get behind the
wheel
until you do, right?
If you just want to pop
over
here, we'll do an eye
test.
If you just want to read
the second line for me.
- OK.
D, N, C, Z, O.
- Brilliant.
- Now shall we do your
photo?
- Yes.
Now, the rules say no
headwear.
- Oh.
- Ready?
Looking at the camera.
- Hey.
- Oh, hey!
Meet Poppy.
Doesn't she look cute
in this little veil?
- Yeah, gorgeous.
- One down, four to go.
- Make that five, Jo.
- Uh, how do you know
Amber?
- She used to be
with my brother, Dave.
- Dave better watch out,
Poppy.
You might beat him
down the aisle.
- Yeah. It will have to
be
someone very special.
- You know what they say.
There is someone for
everyone.
- Cheers!
- Hi, Dave.
Hi, Brucie.
- Where have you been?
I texted you.
- Oh, I had my phone on
silent.
- What is that?
- Amber's hen party.
Ah, right.
How was that? The
Desperate Housewives of
Kapiti?
- Sorry, Dave.
But maybe Amber
wasn't right for you.
- Lovely to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
- See, Dave?
There's someone for
everybody.
- Poppy, you're joking.
I'm not watching this
crap.
- She might turn up
tonight.
- It's full of single
Kiwis
on a real blind date.
- Here's to the first
date.
- It could be you, Dave.
I think you'd like it!
- I think I wouldn't.
- Why did you break up
with Amber?
- ...is entrepreneur
Katrina.
- My grandparents
are...
- How about a cup of tea?
- Oh, whatever.
- Come on, Brucie.
- Grid penalty, but we'll see
what
the stewards have to say
about that.
- It's time to set
the record straight.
- Can I help you?
- Where's Simpson?
- Hey, bud.
- You ripped me off,
mate.
You had my car for two
weeks.
You told me it was a
problem
with the current draw
in the electric panel.
I got a second
opinion from Bradz.
Turns out all I needed
was a new starter.
- Mate, I just worked off
what the diagnostics
reveal.
That's supposed to be
accurate.
- What happened to good
old
mechanical know-how, eh?
Like I got back
in your dad's day.
- I'm Poppy Simpson.
We're a family business.
- Yeah, I know.
I've been coming here for
years.
- Justine Mott!
- Not bad for an
Australian.
And a girl.
- Hey!
Girls can win.
What about my
apprenticeship, Dave?
- Well, you need
a licence for that,
Poppy.
- Yes...?
- And, well, lessons
are expensive.
- You can teach me.
- You've gotta learn
all the road rules,
and you've gotta sit a
test.
- Dad promised me.
Dave, I can learn.
- I wouldn't want to
sit my test again.
- You're not fair.
I need to get paid.
Not just pocket money.
- Not now, Poppy, OK?
There's a lot going on.
I've gotta go see Fred.
And while I'm out,
can you get on with doing
the checks on that car?
It's gonna need a new
warrant.
- Whatever.
Brake performance...
Perfect.
What does this sign mean?
D.
Does the driver of the
blue car have to give
way?
B.
- Fuck.
- Hi, Mum.
Hi, Dad.
Sorry I haven't
been for a while.
I went to Amber's hen
party.
Mum, I think
Dave still misses her.
And guess what.
I've done the forms
for my driver licence,
so I can be an
apprentice.
Just like you said, Dad.
Anyone
with the right skills...
for the job can be an
automotive apprentice.
All that's needed...
is an employer
willing to develop
your enthusiasm and
motivation.
Do you have an
interest...
in the motor industry?
Yes.
A commitment to
an automotive career?
Yes.
- All right, it's that
time of the week.
- Have fun.
You might meet someone.
- Make sure the door's
locked behind me.
- Say hi to Stu.
Good communication
with workmates?
No!
- Yo!
- Hey. 'Sup?
Glad you could finally make
it.
We almost lost the table.
- Yeah, sorry.
Poppy was, uh, banging on
about that apprenticeship
again.
- And? Surely you can
give her a go, right?
- I'll get you another
beer.
- You give me life.
You give me hope.
So fly me home.
And don't let go.
I'll steal you
from here.
I've been watching you,
my dear.
I'll be here.
I'll be here.
Come on!
- Bye!
- What were you thinking?
- I was bored.
- Can't get more boring
than Shaan.
- At least he's not
boring in bed.
- What?
- Where are you going?
No!
Yo?
Uh, yep.
Uh, what's the address?
All right, I'll be there in
- Can I come too, Dave?
- Yep.
Get dressed, then.
Out of control.
How the hell did you do
that?
- JD grabbed the wheel.
That's a shame.
It's not a bad car.
Can you fix it?
- Of course, Luke.
- You two know each
other?
- Yeah. From high school.
Luke was nice to me.
- Nice?
- Oh, just took care
of some arseholes.
We both got a bit of
teasing,
being... 'specials'.
- Finally. Jeez, you guys
took long enough.
Which way to the party?
Ugh!
- Is JD your girlfriend?
- Nope.
- Not any more.
- Hm.
- Thanks a lot.
- No worries.
Come in on Monday.
I'll get you a quote.
- Bye, Luke!
- There's people
all around here,
no real idea how to get
away,
how to really play,
how to win it.
Don't wait another
minute.
Uh-oh, let's go.
Uh-oh, let's go.
Uh-oh, let's go.
- Hi, Luke.
Name?
- Luke.
Luke Burton. Remember?
- Address?
- 215 Rosetta Rd.
Um,...
what's your number, Luke?
- 027...
4860...
- Right. Um,...
Deposit.
- I need a quote first.
- OK.
You'll need to see Dave.
Your keys will be there
until
you have paid for the
deposit.
This row is for
paying customers.
- Fair enough.
- Would you like to have
a look around, Luke?
- Sure.
- Dave's Holden.
- Yeah, the winner
of last year's Burnout.
- Yes.
He'll probably win again.
- We'll see.
- Luke came in.
- Bugger.
I don't suppose you got
his
number or took a deposit?
- In the book. No
deposit.
- God, what does he
think I am, his bank?
- He wants a quote.
- Well, the steering arm
is completely buggered
and the oil sump's
munted,
so it'll be about two
grand.
- That's a lot. Are you
sure?
- Don't you start with
me.
I know what I'm talking
about.
- Will it be ready
for the Burnout?
- That depends on
whether or not he pays,
and at this stage,
it's highly unlikely.
- What does a yellow
reflector,
cat's eye,
placed on the road mean?
I've got a cat.
He's called Brucie,
after Bruce McLaren.
- Concentrate, Poppy.
I'm not allowed to help
you.
Hmm...
Yellow reflector?
No passing.
What are you not allowed to
do
when driving on a
motorway?
Pick up a hitchhiker.
- Unless he's cute.
- Here is your temporary
learner licence.
It's valid for six
months,
and you must display
these.
And remember, you mustn't
drive by yourself.
Just here.
- Yes!
Yes.
- Congratulations, Poppy!
Are you going to
celebrate?
- Hmm...
I don't know.
- I know.
Let's go out for coffee.
- Yeah.
- So, who looks...
Who do you live with,
Poppy?
- Oh, with my brother,
Dave.
- Oh.
Cute. Does he ever
hitchhike?
- No.
- But he gives you
driving lessons?
- No.
He's got a lot on.
- Really?
But to pass your
practical,
you need a lot of
practice.
Is there anyone else?
- Yes!
- Seriously, I didn't
think
when you said you'd fix my
car
in return for driving
lessons,
we'd be using a customer's
car.
- We can try yours,
but I don't think it's
ready.
Don't worry, Luke.
I've done it before.
Just went down the road.
- A bit cheeky, aren't
you?
- Ready?
- Yes.
- Lights.
All right. Look both
ways.
Turn left.
No, I mean right. Turn
right.
- Oh my...
Just point.
Luke, do you think we could
go
out sometime in the
weekend?
- Are you asking me on a
date?
- Let's go, Luke. It's this
way.
Oh my God, a Ferrari from
Italy!
- Wow.
- Look at that paint job.
- Yeah, I like the
wheels.
- Wow.
It's the Lancer Evolution
Only 2500 made.
Oh my God,
those wheels are on
fleek!
The Downhill Trolley
Racer,
made in Whanganui for Red
Bull.
- How come you know
all this, Poppy?
- I've been here a few
times.
And besides,
it's on these signs.
- Well, I'll take
your word for it.
Music's the only thing
I can read properly.
That's OK. I can't read
music.
M8B McLaren!
It's only a replica.
But look at the wing.
This is Dave's favourite.
Which one's your
favourite?
- Well, it's a hard
choice.
Hm. I'm a Nissan man,
through and through.
Yep.
- Godzilla.
- Talk about a monster!
Vroom-vroom!
- You are such a
petrolhead.
- Hey, Brucie.
Meet my friend Luke.
- Oh, Brucie!
- Wanna race?
- Whoa.
Sure!
- I'm gonna beat you!
- We'll see about that.
- Come on.
Come on.
- Watch out.
- Go, go, go! Go!
- I'm coming.
- Oh my God!
- Yes! I won!
Brucie.
- Out.
- You're very nice,
Poppy.
But remember, I've just
broken up with someone.
- JD?
She wasn't nice.
- Let's take it slow-
- Who the hell-?
- Dave, you're very rude!
- I thought we agreed,
no... funny stuff.
- I'm 19!
You can't stop me!
- I think I better go
now.
Sorry, Poppy.
- You're not fair!
You ruin everything!
I ruin
everything?
What about your boyfriend's
car?
Not paid for, taking up
space
like a sack of shit!
- I know it's not ideal.
I'm doing some busking.
Busking?
Oh, Poppy, he's more
of a dickhead than I
thought!
- You're just jealous
because you don't have
anyone!
- Thanks for
a fun evening, Poppy.
I'll, uh, see you again?
- Stay away from my
sister!
- Dave!
No!
Luke! Are you OK?
- Yep, I'm fine.
- Who's the dickhead now?
- Are you going
somewhere?
- An appointment.
- Do you need me to take
you?
- No, I'm fine.
- Excuse me? Do you have
an appointment?
Hey.
Where are you going?
- Are you in a
relationship,
Poppy?
- Um...
Dave!
- This is private.
- He's my brother.
- I see.
Would you like him to sit
in
on your consultation,
Poppy?
It's your choice.
You're welcome to wait
in the reception area,
Dave.
- Thanks, but I'm not
gonna wait around
while you give my sister
unwanted... advice, so...
- You OK?
There you go, Poppy.
You're all set.
Now, just wait seven days
to be safe, OK?
And good on you, Poppy,
for looking after
yourself.
- Thank you.
- Yuki Tsunoda.
He's coming and coming
fast.
A good battle for third
now.
Side by side action
going into this lap.
Collet and...
Ooh, Colapinto.
Colapinto has to pull out of
it,
and Collet gets spun
around!
Just about saves it,
but Colapinto is
through.
- That's great car
control
from Collet there.
You realise how his rear
wheel
was in the dirt,
and he still managed
to hang on to it.
So great car control
there
from, uh, Collet.
Yeah, and I wonder now
how
Colapinto can get
his...
- Dave, don't you think
you've had enough?
- ...in this battle, so
he's
at the back of this.
So he'll be trying to make
more.
He's made some big gains
already
and he'll be loving
these
restarts too,
cos it's the best chance,
like
we said, to make
overtakes.
- Honda's top man in
the
Honda Dream team,
and of course a Red Bull
Junior.
Helmut Marko,
if you're watching,
your boys are doing
good.
This is excellent
stuff.
Caio Collet.
Mia Sharizman,
if you're watching
from the Renault Sport
Academy,
this is a great
occasion
for Caio Collet.
But Fraga is leading the
way
at the moment.
- Yeah, he's close
here.
He might even go into
1.
So, it's the stuff that
Red Bull
will love to see.
He's responding very, very
well.
- Lawson will go
head-to-head
in Europe...
...Super Licence
points
and miles under their
belt.
Like all the
participants
in the 2020
Castrol Toyota Racing
Series,
they'll be fired up
for the season ahead.
The Series returns in
January 2021
with a quest to find the
next
world champion.
- Are you single and
looking for love?
The smash hit show
First Dates New Zealand is
back.
We're looking for
all types of people.
If you're looking
for the perfect
date..
I guess we're
all looking for the
one,
and hopefully
she might turn up
tonight.
- Something smells good.
- Oh, thank you.
- So, when do I get to
meet the hitchhiker?
- You can meet him,
but you can't pick him
up.
- Oh! Always one
for the rules, eh?
- Oh, hi.
- Hi, Dave.
- Oh, um,
meet my friend, Sophia.
- Could you, uh,
grab me a beer, Poppy?
- Dinner's nearly ready.
- I'll take mine in front
of
the TV. Thanks, Poppy.
- You didn't tell him
I was coming, did you?
Never mind.
Maybe he's too devastated
by my beauty.
Let's eat. It looks
great.
You went to so much
trouble.
- Have you finished,
Dave?
So, you can put your plate
in
the dishwasher and turn it
on.
I'm going to bed.
- Sure.
- You were really rude
tonight to Sophia.
Why?
- Maybe I don't like
being ambushed.
You could've told me
there was a babe coming.
- Poppy!
- Oh! Darn it.
- That wasn't bad.
That was pretty good.
- Whoo!
- Nice!
- No, no, no, no, no.
- Oh, that was so close!
- Not close enough.
- Right, this time.
- You got this.
- Oh!
- No, no, no.
- Yeah!
- Yes! I did it!
- Nice job.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Lukey! I didn't know
you liked bowling.
- Car ready for the
Burnout, Lukey?
- Yeah, it is, thanks to
Poppy.
- Thanks to her?
- Yeah, Simpson & Son
Mechanics.
- Yeah, that's right.
You're the grease monkey.
- Yeah. Vroom-vroom!
- Special love!
- Luke, wake up!
Grab a brush. The sooner
we get this off, the
better.
- What's this all about,
Luke?
- My friend Poppy.
- Poppy?
- Poppy Simpson?
- Yes.
- Oh, she has Down
syndrome.
Poppy's quite something.
How well do you know her?
- We've been out
a couple of times.
- Is there a problem?
Dave does have a problem.
He needs help.
Brucie, you're very
handsome
but you're no help.
Luckily, I know who to
call.
- How long has Dave been
drinking like that?
On and off.
Mainly since... the
accident.
Accident?
Yeah. Mum and Dad.
Dave was driving.
- I'm sorry.
Was Dave drinking that
day?
- No.
It was a bad corner.
They didn't have
their seat belts on.
But he still blames
himself.
He says he's fine,
but I know he's not.
- You should try these.
- Poppy?
Yes, Dave?
I need you to oil
these door hinges.
I've gotta go get
a new air filter
for this guy this
afternoon.
And also...
lunch room can use
a bit of attention.
Lose the brochures
and posters, eh?
- But Dave, you need
help.
You've got a problem.
- Stay out of my
business,
Poppy.
- It's mine too.
Dad said!
Yes.
I need an oil sump pan, a
gasket
and a steering arm.
Sure. It's a Nissan
Laurel
model C34.
Yep, the rego is XB8293.
Ooh.
Yes.
Charge to Simpson & Son.
Thanks.
- Hey.
- Hi, Stu.
It's Poppy.
- Stu! Hey, bro.
- Hey.
Just making sure you're
still in the land of the
living.
Haven't seen you at pool.
- Yeah, nah, just got
stuff on, you know?
- Yeah?
- Hey, Stu.
Did you see Dave's new
rims?
- New rims?
You holding out on me,
bro?
- All right, then
I normally wait until
the second date,
but I don't wanna
hold out on you.
Oh!
Just a bit excited.
- Wow!
- OK.
Your turn.
Now!
- Whoo-hoo!
- Whoa! How did you get so
good?
You could enter the
Burnout.
It was easy because
I got a little bit extra.
- A little bit extra
what?
- An extra chromosome!
That, and watching
YouTube.
- Left foot brake-
- Shit!
- Maybe I should drive.
- No!
I'm driving.
Burnout, here we come!
- Hello? Simpson &-
Yeah, uh, I was just
gonna
give you a call,
actually.
It's ready...
Joyride?
No, it's been under
lock and key here all
night.
Yeah. Yeah, come and pick
it up whenever you want.
That's weird.
Reckoned somebody was
driving
this at the airport last
night.
If Mr Burns comes past,
let me deal with him, all
right?
- I'm going to see
Mum and Dad now.
Are you sure you don't
want to come?
You haven't been.
Ever.
OK.
See you later.
- That was a great day at
the
Silverstone track with your
dad.
And that's the McLaren
workshop.
How's business?
- Could be better.
- What about that
sister of yours?
She signed up yet?
Your father had very
high hopes for her, you
know.
- Yeah, It's a
big responsibility.
- For her...
or for you?
- Come on, Fred.
It's time for tea.
- Whoa!
Those were the days, eh?
Fast cars...
and even faster women.
- Hi, Mum.
Hi, Dad.
How are you today?
It's a bit overcast.
Not like last week.
Dave still won't
come to see you.
He's super grouchy.
I don't want to worry you,
but
he's been having
far too many beers.
And Mum, I met a boy.
His name is Luke.
I think you'd really like
him.
He says I'm a
really good driver.
And we're going to the
Burnout.
Go, go, go!
- Oh...
- My turn!
- Gotta reach higher.
- Having fun, Poppy?
- Oh, hey, Gina.
- Still playing in the
sandpit.
- My God. If you look at
those seagulls over
there...
Hello. Hello.
- Luke!
- Oh, I'm just
pretending.
I'm not really a walrus.
- You're just too cute.
- Oh...
You are so handsome.
- Aw, you're making me
blush.
- Like this tomato sauce?
- Oh!
Sorry I'm late.
I was uploading my song for
you.
- Wow! Can you play it?
- Sure. Where's your
speaker?
- Hurting
feels so good.
I don't know why.
- Wow, that is so good!
You could be famous.
- It's just a cover.
I've gotta do more
of my own stuff.
- Would you write a song for
me?
- Yeah.
I'm gonna do a music
course.
- Where?
- In Wellington.
Mum and Dad said they'd
pay.
- Oh.
Will you go away?
- Yeah.
- It'll only be
for a year, but...
I'll be back at weekends.
Don't know why,
but it feels so good.
Don't know why, but it
feels
so good,
so good, so good,
so good.
- Luke?
Am I your girlfriend now?
- Of course.
- Can we go out again?
I liked the caf.
- I'll be busking at the
mall
on the weekend.
We could... go somewhere
after?
I don't know why, but it
feels
so good,
so good, so good,
so good, so good.
- Another?
- Mm.
- Hey. Sophia?
- Hello, Dave.
- I just wanna say that
I'm sorry for the other
night.
- I was just really-
- Rude?
Insensitive?
Bad-mannered?
- Yeah. I...
I can be a bit of a
dickhead.
- Hey. Pool.
- Hello.
- Cooper Tyres Kapiti is
here
to make your wheels go
around.
Pop on in
to Cooper Tyres Kapiti.
- How was pool?
Did you beat Stu?
- Yeah, nah.
- Sophia said she saw
you.
- What, are you two besties
now,
or something?
- I think she likes you.
- What have I said about
minding your own, Poppy?
- I think you like her-
- If you don't shut it,
you can forget about
doing
this oil change, all
right?
All right, come on then.
OK. Here you go.
Right down here.
Yep.
Right, so, this
is your oil sump,
and this is the nut
that we have to undo.
You're gonna put
the 14mm right up on
there.
Bit more.
Yeah. Just keep turning.
Nice.
- Hey, don't we
put the oil in now?
- Yeah. Yeah, we do.
Well done. I don't know
why
I didn't give you a shot
sooner.
- Nor do I.
What did you do this
time?
- What do you reckon?
- That's your turbocharger,
bro.
I can probably
get started on it next
week.
- Uh, kinda hoping to have
it
back for the weekend.
I've got a bit of a hot
date,
you know?
- Dude, you still haven't
paid me for the last lot.
What do I look like? Your
bank?
Sorry, man.
Hey, I'll pay you at
pool.
If I can collect it on
Friday.
- Yeah, all right.
I'll see you then.
- I don't suppose you can
give me a ride back to
work?
- You are kidding me.
You're gonna be asking
for a courtesy car next.
Take your pick of
the other brojects -
there's no sign of the
owners,
payment-wise,
but hey, it's nice
to have a hobby, eh (?)
Come on, then.
I don't have all day.
- Hello? Simpson & Son.
From police?
OK, bye.
- So, do you recognise
it?
- It's definitely the
car,
but...
I can't make out
who's driving it.
- If that's the case,
then, I strongly suggest
that you look into your
own
security, Mr Simpson.
At least change the
locks.
- Change the locks?
Any idea how much
that actually costs?
- Imagining me sweet.
Whoa-whoa.
How do I get over you?
I'm not coming back,
not any day.
I'm done with you.
I'm sick of you. Oh-
- Guess where I've just
been.
The cop shop.
They were asking me
if I know anything
about a little joyride
you took my sister on.
You stay away from her.
Don't think I won't report
you.
- ...for Caio Collet
and
those chasing Igor
Fraga,
because Fraga's got away
well...
Saucy here defending
now.
Oh! And Colapinto
makes
a move on Rasmussen.
And we will have a
battle
royal for the last two
rounds.
- Dave! Dave!
- What the fuck?
- The kitchen is on fire,
you dick!
Can't wait. Come on.
Let's take it. Don't
hesitate.
- Can you please turn that
down?
I only wanna shake it
up.
Every day is great.
Don't break it.
I only wanna shake it
up.
- That stinks!
You do too.
- How's things?
Seen anyone you like
better than yourself?
Ah, I thought so.
Just don't leave it
too long this time, eh?
- Do you ever wanna fly
away?
Escape the night
to flee the day.
Run to feel the
breeze on your face.
- Hi!
- Struggle with time
you'll only waste.
Hey, if you ever do,
let me know,
take me with you.
Hey, if you ever do,
just trust me,
I'll run with you.
- Hello there.
- Hi.
Would you like to try
something?
Come on, I'll give you a
demo.
- Poppy! You're gonna be
late!
It's not that Luke, is
it?
I knew he'd be a problem
It's OK. You stay in bed.
You look after her,
Brucie.
And hey, if you do
hear from Loser Boy,
remind him that
he owes me money.
- Poppy?
- I thought I told you
to stay away, Burton.
She doesn't need you
stringing her along.
- I'm not.
And how come you don't rate
her?
- Rate her?
- You don't even give
her a chance.
- You are the last person
she wants to see.
You and your wanky
warbling.
Jog on.
Hey. How can I help you?
- Left foot brake.
Right foot gas.
Left foot brake. Right foot
gas.
- Life's unfair.
You gotta know how to take
it.
It must be great if you
make it or break it.
Yeah.
You are beautiful
in every single way.
Easier to say,
but don't let them
bring you down.
Sunshine is what your
heart
is and everyone should
copy.
Brighter than the
stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
You...
are the reason
it's summertime.
I'm staying in the fast
lane
at this stage of my life.
Time accelerates. Don't
wanna
waste it, just thrive.
- Looking out...
- Much better.
...for every single
sign.
Hey.
Maybe both
our paths could align.
Sunshine is what your
heart
is and everyone should
copy.
Brighter than
the stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
- Luke?
Did you like that?
- Of course. What about
you?
- Practice makes perfect.
- You don't need all
the make-up, though.
I like you ow natural.
- It's 'au naturel'.
Mmm.
Excited for the Burnout,
Luke?
Your car's almost ready.
- Thanks.
Great. But, um...
how will we get past
Dave?
- I think I might know a
way.
- Hey, Poppy.
Don't tell me Dave's
actually let you out.
- I need a favour.
- Anything for you,
Poppy.
- Um,...
it has to be a secret from
Dave.
- Tell me more.
- I could pay you back
by working in the
weekend.
- No, don't worry.
A great opportunity
to get my name out there,
and Dwight will give us a
hand.
- Thank you, Brad.
- No worries.
Are you looking for
someone?
- I thought you were spoken
for.
Really?
Um...
I don't wanna totally
get on Dave's bad side.
Sorry, Poppy.
- Hey, Dave.
- Mm.
Well, what about
my apprenticeship?
- You're dreaming, Poppy.
We might not have this
garage for much longer.
- You said
that business was fine.
- Yeah.
Well, look around, Poppy.
Do you see any customers?
Do you see any customers'
cars?
Apart from Luke's,
but we both know
he's not exactly a
paying customer, don't
we?
Do you think I don't know
that you've been sneaking
around behind my back?
- I'm fixing Luke's car.
But it didn't cost you
anything,
because...
you don't pay me!
- What are you
talking about, Poppy?
I'm talking about you
taking
customers' cars for
joyrides.
But if that's the case,
then his car stays here.
Give me the keys.
Poppy, give me your keys!
Give me your keys!
I'll be back later.
- Luke, have you
been practising?
- Yep.
- Show me.
Yeah, I hold my head
way up there,
all the time,
on my own.
Yeah, I hold my head
way up there
all for you,
all for love.
Everyone must
find their place...
- ...to enjoy the human
race.
And I hold my head
way up there,
all the time,
on my own.
Yeah, I hold my own
way up there,
all the time,
all for you.
Everyone must find their
place
to enjoy the human
race.
Everyone must find their
place
to enjoy the human
race.
- Hi, Luke!
- Poppy. Hey.
- The car's ready.
- It's ready?
What about Dave?
- What he doesn't know
won't hurt him.
Just kidding.
He's fine.
- Great.
See you then.
- Bye.
- You're not just
using Poppy, are you?
- You know, it could be
the other way around.
She's actually quite
demanding.
I mean with her driving
lessons.
That's how
I'm paying for my car.
It's OK, Mum.
I really, really like
her.
- OK.
What about your music
course?
You're not forgetting
that?
- No. I told Poppy about
it.
She thinks I'm really
good.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Wait here.
What do you think?
It's my favourite colour.
Bit girly, isn't it?
It's OK. I'm just joking!
Brad did a great job.
Thanks to you.
Sweet.
- Yes!
Come on.
- What the fuck? Bradz?
Poppy. No, no, no, no.
Too far.
This oughta slow
you down a little bit.
Left foot brake.
Right foot gas.
And we go up, up,
up, up, up, up, up.
And away, away, away,
away, away, away, away.
I really need
a shower some day.
We are watching
all the stars blazing.
Another-nother horsey
night.
Brother pass another
fight.
One more light
for the night.
'Nother-nother horsey
night.
Brother pass another
fight.
One more bite
for the night.
Brother pass another
fight.
One more bite
for the right.
'Nother-nother horsey
night.
- Morning. Your name
please?
- Luke.
- Luke?
- Luke Burton.
- Can I have your
driver's
licence, please, Luke?
- Check your seatbelt.
- Yep.
- Get you to sign
this for me, Luke.
- Yep.
- Thank you.
- Put a wristband on ya.
- Awesome. Thanks, man.
- There you go. Have a good
day.
- You're good to go.
- I... I'm hungry.
- We don't have time
before we go on.
- Yes we do.
Five cars.
Two minutes each.
- Uh,... how about a hot
dog?
That's fast.
- Yes, please.
Sauce, mustard and
onions.
Can I have a drink too?
I'm really thirsty.
- Back soon.
Are we ready for an
amazing
day of entertainment,
ladies and gentlemen?
Welcome to this year's
Burnout Comp.
First on the pad today,
we've got Dave Simpson,
last year's winner!
Come on, everyone!
Let's see if he can
send it to the wheel
nuts!
Whoo!
Here's the Hawke's Bay
boys,
running the 427
methanol-breathing beast.
- Tyre's flat.
- What?
Oh no.
Dave!
- Whoo!
One of New Zealand's
top runners,
the 557 cubic stoker big
block,
all the way from
Pahiatua.
- All done.
This one's on us, Poppy.
- Good luck, eh?
- Thank you.
- Yes please. Yep.
- Yeah!
Please give a warm
Wairarapa Nats welcome
to newcomer Luke Burton!
Let's do this.
Left foot brake.
Right foot gas.
- What the fuck?
Poppy, no!
No, no, no, no. I've
gotta
stop her! That's my
sister.
No, you don't understand!
She's got a disability!
- She's got a disability!
- You've gotta get back,
mate!
It looks like she's
doing fine to me, mate.
Open your eyes. Have a
look.
You should be proud,
mate!
- Left foot brake.
Right foot gas.
Yup!
Yes!
- Whoo!
- Poppy, the tyre.
- Poppy, the tyre.
- No. Dave!
- What do you mean, 'the
tyre'?
- Tell him, Dave!
Yeah, I put a nail in your
tyre
to try and slow you
down.
She wasn't supposed
to be driving!
- But there could have
been
an accident on the way
here.
What were you thinking,
arsehole?
Time for a refuel.
See you back at the pit
in half an hour.
- Are you OK?
- He's out of control.
- First you pimp my ride,
and then you steal it.
What am I gonna do with
you?
Sorry, Luke...
not.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Oh my God!
- I did it!
- You were amazing.
- Congratulations, Poppy.
- Great score.
- Yeah, you looked sick!
- See you at
prize-giving?
- Mm-hm.
- There goes Dave.
- Hold up.
- And the best rookie score
of
the day - Poppy Simpson!
- We love you!
Whoo!
Whoo!
- Oh, I didn't call the
AA-
- But Poppy did.
She's worried about you,
Dave.
I heard what you did.
Yeah.
Think I'm proud of that?
- You really put her
and Luke in danger.
- Is this an official
visit?
So, a few beers.
You would too
if this was your life.
- You don't mean Poppy?
- Well,...
Yeah, it's...
it's a biggie.
- Poppy is quite capable
of
having her own life.
You need to let her go.
- I need to let her go?
There's also the garage
as well, which is-
- I thought cars
were your thing.
- Yeah, they...
they are.
But not these cars, you
know?
You give me a McLaren any
day.
- They still make
McLarens.
- Yeah, in the UK.
- And?
- It was you that gave Poppy
all
those lame brochures, wasn't
it?
- She tried to help you.
When you get over
yourself,...
give me a call.
- Hey, Mum,
Dad.
- It's OK, Dave.
- Sorry that I haven't
been here in a while.
Make that ever.
Mum, I'm sorry that
I didn't see that bend
coming.
- It's OK.
It's OK.
- Anyway, um...
I got myself in a bit of
a mess, and, um,...
and I nearly lost Poppy,
and...
and now I lost the garage
and the house.
Guess you should have
left
Poppy in charge, Dad.
She would have done
a better job.
I'm sorry, Poppy.
OK, boss. You ready?
One, two, three.
Hey.
- Hi.
Oh, don't you scrub up
well?
You certainly
took your time, though.
I heard there was a
problem
with the kitchen.
- No...
nothing that couldn't be
fixed.
Let me pour you a drink.
- Congratulations.
- Whoo-hoo!
- Just square that up for
300?
- Cheers. Sorted.
- No, I'm not asking
if I can have it.
- Yeah, of course you're
not
asking if you can have
it.
- I'll bring it back.
- Oh. Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Come on. Come and get
it.
Yeah. Needs to be done.
See you later.
Love you.
I'll call you when
we get there, all right?
- Come here.
You be good.
- Hey, Brucie.
It's time to go.
Hi, Lucy!
- Hello, Poppy.
- Can you please put this
in my room?
See my bathroom, Luke?
This is my new lounge.
I have my own chair,
and my own remote.
- Nice.
- Where shall I put this?
- Uh,...
kitchen, please.
- Have you heard from UK
Dave?
- Yes.
He's living his dream.
- And what about you?
All going according to
plan?
Great.
Captions by Able.
- Life's unfair.
You gotta know how to take
it.
Must be great if you
make it or break it.
Yeah.
- You are beautiful
in every single way.
Easier to say,
but don't let them
bring you down.
Sunshine is what your heart
is
and everyone should copy.
Brighter than the
stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
You
are the reason
it's summertime.
I'm staying in the fast
lane
at this stage of my life.
Time accelerates. Don't
wanna
waste it, just thrive.
I'm looking out
for every single sign.
Hey.
Maybe both our
paths could align.
Sunshine is what your heart
is
and everyone should copy.
Brighter than
the stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
You
are the reason
it's summertime.
If things don't add up,
maybe start to subtract.
But whatever you do,
don't reverse on this
track.
Keep on going
and raise your head.
Cos you and I, babe,
for this life we are
blessed.
You're...
my sunshine.
You
are the reason
it's summertime.
Yeah, yeah.
Sunshine is what your
heart
is and everyone should
copy.
Brighter than
the stars combined.
Yeah, you're my
sunshine, Poppy.
You're...
my sunshine.
You
are the reason
it's
summerti-i-i-i-i-i-ime.
Yeah.
My sunshine.
- Perfect.