Pops (2026) Movie Script
[upbeat music]
[couch sqeaks]
[music fades out]
Hi.
I'm Nathan Lowery.
And if you don't recognize me.
[Nathan chuckles]
You don't know
independent cinema.
I am a... an award winning
documentary filmmaker,
writer, director.
Producer.
[Nathan chuckles]
Triple threat.
My first film,
'Pigeons'.
Critics loved it.
It won first place at the Penge
Independent Screen Series.
Yeah.
Oh, as we in the biz
like to call it,
the P.I.S.S awards.
Yeah.
[birds chirping]
[music fades in]
[Nathan] The free.
Free as a bird.
You might say.
It's like being
here in the park.
Feeding the pigeons
can make you feel free.
Some people may come here
to get a sense of community.
To be with
like-minded individuals.
[Nathan] How often do you come
to the park to feed the birds?
[music cuts]
- [man] Fuck off.
[man] Twat.
Sometimes they prefer isolation.
Being alone with their
thoughts. And the pigeons.
[Nathan chuckles nervously]
My second film, 'Laundry Day',
was my most successful.
Debut to an audience of 200.
It premiered at the
James Dixon Primary School.
They were lucky enough
to watch it in assembly.
I guess you could say...
I'm a big deal in Penge.
[Nathan chuckles softly]
[couch squeaks]
[music fades in]
[Nathan] When you don't
own a washing machine.
There's one day you dread
more than any other.
But when it's over,
you feel a sense of relief
covering your body like
freshly cleaned bedsheets.
[door chime rings]
[calm music]
[washing machines running]
Hmm.
Mesmerizing.
[calm music]
[Nathan] But it's about more
than simply washing
your delicates.
[Nathan] Many people come here
to feel a sense of community.
To meet up with friends,
have a natter
and get some solid
human interaction.
Like this fine gentleman here.
[calm music]
Long left on the spin cycle?
[music cuts]
You following me?
[man] Wanker.
[calm music fades in]
[Nathan] Sometimes,
they prefer isolation and
to be left alone
with their sundries
and their thoughts on...
'Laundry Day'
[music cuts]
Just so you know,
we call that continuity.
[music]
[slippers scratching on floor]
[Nathan] This is Pop.
The man who fostered me.
[fridge door closes]
Without Pop,
there would be no pigeons,
or laundry day.
Or even me.
Nathan.
[fridge door closes]
[Nathan] Pops' influence
on me is undeniable.
He taught me how to
deal with adversity.
Even in the most
stressful circumstances.
To remain cool,
calm and collected.
[sniffs drink] Doctor says
I need hydrating.
Knobber.
[Nathan] Hey, Pops.
You know you can't.
What do you think you're doing?
[Pops] Who even are you anyway?
It's me, Pops.
It's Nathan.
[Pops] Nathan?
I don't know, Nathan.
Little Nathan, Pops.
You've been filming me
with that bloody camera.
[Pops] Following me.
He's been watching
me in the shower.
[Pops] Pervert!
Please, Pops.
[Pops] Kids are at home.
[Pops] They need to
do their homework.
And then, cook the dinner and...
[Nathan] Come on, Pops.
[Nathan] Let's get you home.
[Nathan] Pops' mind
works like an old film.
Some frames are perfect
and others
are exposed to light.
[calm music]
[Nathan] The wandering
started a while back.
When we find him,
he's usually somewhere
in his past.
Somewhere we can't follow.
[calm music]
[birds chirping]
[Nathan] This is a perfect
spot for filming, Pops.
The light.
The composition is...
This is why they call me
the pigeon magnet.
[imitating pigeon sounds]
[imitating pigeon sounds]
[phone rings]
Could be my agent.
Hello.
[on phone] Hello, Nathan.
Speaking.
[on phone] It's Jonathan,
Albert's solicitor.
[on phone] Is this a good time?
Yeah, sure.
[on phone] It's about
the housing situation.
[on phone] Just a reminder
that he'll be moving into
[on phone]
Eternity-Retirements on Friday.
[on phone] And the house
needs to be cleared
[on phone] for
auctioning this weekend.
[on phone] Is that okay, Nathan?
[on phone]
I totally understand if...
[Nathan] No, no, no.
It's okay. I got this.
Thank you.
[on phone] You have let the rest
know about this weekend, right?
Yeah.
Yeah, of course.
Yeah, they're all ready to go.
[on phone] Amazing.
[on phone] Just make sure that
anything you want to keep
[on phone] is out of
the house by Sunday.
[on phone] Do you
have any questions?
No.
Yeah. No, no.
All good.
[on phone] All right
then, Nathan...
[on phone] Please feel free
to call me anytime, all right?
[on phone] Speak soon.
Thanks. Bye.
Fuck off.
[calm music]
[Anthony] Fucking hell, knobber
12 hours notice.
You taking a piss?
What's with the camera?
I just thought it'd be nice
to document this journey.
We're all going to be together
and I just thought
we capture it.
Load'uh bollocks.
Let's just get this done.
I don't want to stand around
performing for your poxy camera.
[Nathan] Come on.
Ant.
It could be fun.
[Nathan] Just think
about all the memories
we've had in this house.
Be nice to have
something to show Pops.
Show him to how much
he meant to us.
All right.
Fine, for Pops.
But you better be doing
more than just standing around
with your cock in your hand.
Excellent.
The diary room is in
the upstairs toilets.
Funny little fucker, aren't ya?
[Anthony smirks]
I actually thought
he was joking.
[laughs] Oh...
Amazing.
[sniffs]
Right?
How would you say.
Nathan's films have
impacted your life?
What are your thoughts
on the homing pigeons?
Fucks sake.
Nate.
I'm not saying this.
Oh, no, no...
This is bollocks, mate.
What are we doing?
I thought this was for Pop.
[Nathan] Oh, well it is.
[Anthony] Oh, what pigeons
got to do with Pop?
Nah, fuck off mate.
We got three days, mate.
I don't want to waste my time
talking about poxy pigeons.
[Nathan] Alright, alright...
just talk about Pops.
Speak from the heart.
This is my Magnum Opus.
Magnum what?
I don't wanna talk
about ice cream.
And I don't wannna
talk about sky vermin.
[Nathan] They're not vermin.
You what?
[Nathan] Nothing.
Just do this for me.
For Pop.
Tsk. Yeah, alright.
But you fuck off.
[groans]
So... Pops has been ill.
He's had pneumonia a few
times over the last few years.
Some sorts of...
bladder thing, I think.
Something to do with his bits.
Oh, and this...
This poxy lawyer scares
the hell out of me.
Imagine, I get home from
work and the phone rings.
And, uh...
Oh, Hello, Anthony.
I'm calling in regard
to Albert Cromwell's will.
[clicks tounge]
I thought he died.
Turns out, it was
all about his health.
He's too far gone, and...
we need to clear this place.
Lawyers got power of attorney.
Asset liquidation or
some such shit and,
and need it emptied.
A whole lifetime's
worth of gear.
Tsk, what are we
gonna do with it all?
I only did this place up
last year, and, well...
New furniture, everything.
I just wish there
was another option.
Instead of sitting in
some piss soaked chair
in some old people's home.
[music]
[music]
[door latch clicks]
If it was anyone else,
I'd made my excuses.
And we'd be wrapped up with
Fernando in a downward dog.
Yeah.
I'll see you Wednesday
for hot yoga.
[Tammy smirks]
Love ya. Namaste.
[Tammy blows kiss]
What the fuck was that about?
Well, 'Namaste' is an
expression of respectful
greeting derived
from Hindu culture.
Yeah, I know that, Nathan.
Fucking hell.
Never mind that.
What's all this about?
Oh, Nathan's filming a porno.
Congratulations.
You're the lead.
[Nathan] No. I'm not.
This is real cinema.
I'm filming a documentary
for Pops.
Well, if you told me
I'd have done my makeup.
Well, I actually think
a mask might be better.
I'm sure there's
one in here somewhere.
[dismissive laugh]
I wouldn't normally do
something like this, but,
you know, if it's
for Pops, I'll do it.
[laughs]
[exhales]
Just imagine where
Nathan would be now.
If he'd featured me in one
of his earlier documentaries.
I've got a following, you see.
Nothing special. Only
But who's counting.
[squeaky laugh]
My account's called
'The Tam Cam'.
Basically, I do good deeds,
and then my followers
give me a score from one to Ten
based on how good I've been.
Yeah. It's amazing.
And then at the end of the week,
I'll post a little graphic
with a picture of myself
and how many points I've earned.
Yeah. Simple, really.
Um... for example.
Um...
Not that one...
My stupid ex, Terry.
Thought I'd deleted that.
Oh, okay. Okay.
Here's me, a few days ago.
Okay, with my
pumpkin spice latte.
Hashtag yumsies. Hmm.
I was helping a mother,
with a pram, at
the train station.
All the way up the stairs.
I did, I did ask her for a photo
at the end of it, but
she had to dash off.
I mean, I don't think asking
for one photo is too much.
Bear in mind, if
it wasn't for me,
She'd still be there, at
the bottom of the stairs.
But... I think it's important to
to use my platform to
to inspire others to
be as selfless as I am.
You know?
To inspire them to... to pick
up that piece of litter or
to buy a sandwich
for the homeless.
You know?
[exhales]
Tsk. Did have a little issue
with my account though.
Anthony kept putting
minus 500 on every post.
I had to block him, in the end.
I mean, what kind of person puts
minus 500 on a photo of me
giving coins to a plastic
guide dog outside a store?
And that's ableist.
Well, what if one of them,
sorry, what if a blind...
You know, a
person on the
sight spectrum saw that,
they would be really upset.
He's always been a dick.
[rustling]
Hey Nate.
What do you reckon,
Pops used this for?
That's or his back.
Ballsack more like.
[device vibrating]
- [Tammy] You're disgusting.
[Anthony] Why? Do you
want to borrow it?
Not after you've touched it.
[Tammy] No, don't even
think about... no.
[Anthony and Nathan laughs]
What is wrong with you?
Oh, it's Si.
He won't be back today.
[Tammy] He dropped Pop
off and there's an issue.
Pops is very confused.
So Si is sticking around
at home for a bit.
[Anthony] Fucks sake.
He also said,
the van should be
delivered tomorrow,
So, we can only really
box things up for today.
[Anthony] Oh he is
fucking useless.
Well, maybe if you two actually
communicated for a change then
you would've known about
that when he was booking it.
Oh, what? And bother super Si?
Distract him from his
fantastic little life.
[Tammy] He's had
some problems recently.
You could try being nicer.
Oh, problems?
Oh, what? Did he
forget to tie his shoelace
and fall over again?
[Anthony] No, I'm surprised
he even had time to drop off
Pops at the home at all.
Not with his busy, swanky
schedule and all of that.
Same goes for you, Tam.
I'm surprised
you even showed up for a change.
Oh, give it a rest,
Anthony. We've all got lives.
Amy hasn't even got back
to me. At least I'm here.
[rustling]
Fucking... Tammy.
And it's not just her
that pisses me off.
There's Simon and Amy too.
I mean, let's be real
here, shall we? Right?
I've been on shopping
trips with Pop
that have lasted longer than
their last five visits combined.
And not only did I pay for all
the furniture and all of that.
I even helped him apply
his toenail fungal
cream a few weeks ago.
And Nathan?
Yeah, well, yeah. Nathan's
been there for Pop, too.
But let's not forget
who showed him the ropes.
Showed him the right way
to fold Pop's underwear.
But, Tammy, Amy, Si.
[scoffs]
They probably don't even know
Pop's favorite brand of tea.
Yorkshire.
Oh yeah, they come round
here with their smiles and
[mimicing] Oh,
how's it going, Pop.
But do they know that
he likes his marmalade
on his granary toast?
Now at the end of the day,
I just hope that Pop knows
who was really there for him.
[music]
[footsteps]
[Tammy yawns]
[Tammy exhales]
Well I'm absolutely shattered.
[Anthony] Yeah, I imagine
talking about yourself all
day must be exhausting.
It's very telling that
nobody, including you
wants to talk
about you, isn't it?
Minus 500 for being a dozy tart.
[Tammy] Minus a million for
being an overbearing prick.
- [Anthony] Oh, yeah...
- [Nathan] Guys, just stop.
Just stop.
We don't need this right now.
[Anthony] Uck off, you twat.
I'm going anyways.
I've got work to do.
[Anthony laughs]
[Anthony laughs] Yeah.
It is work.
[Anthony] Yeah.
Hopefully Si and Amy
will be here tomorrow
so I don't have to deal
with you by myself.
Bye.
Oh, yeah. Um...
Bye Nathan.
It's always nice having
you two together.
I bet I'm getting some
great content, then.
Content?
You sound as stupid
as her, mate.
Tell you what.
Why don't you set up
a live stream?
Invite only three of us
to see how much fun you having.
Oh, no no... wait. No no.
They won't be able
to tune in. Will they?
Because all three of them
will be standing right here.
You prat.
You know what I love
about you most, Anthony?
It's how encouraging you are.
Okay, knobber. You want
some words of encouragement.
[Anthony] Oh, I'm pleased
you can tie your shoelaces.
And I'm pleased you can have
your dinner without a bib.
Speaking of which, I'm starving.
[Anthony] Wanna grab a bite?
Um... I'm sure there's some
noodles in the cupboard.
Oh, noodles? Screw that.
Come on. My treat.
I'll even buy you a
milkshake and a toy.
What about a steak house
around the corner?
[Anthony] Yeah, fine by me.
I'll have a T-Bone, and...
Um... I'm sure they'll
have a highchair for you.
- [Nathan] Can I have rum?
- [Anthony] Whatever you like.
[door closes]
[faint indistinct chatter]
[exhales]
At the end of the day,
no family's perfect.
We might not all get on.
But, our mutual connection
to Pop will always unite us.
All that matters, is the
memories we've shared.
That us, as a flock fly together
with love and tranquility.
[phone buzzes]
Hmm, a text from Anthony.
[faint laugh]
It says, 'BELLEND'.
[music]
[exhales]
[music]
[door latch clicks]
[footsteps approaching]
[Anthony] Jesus Christ,
you shit the bed?
[keys jingle]
I honestly expected
to get here and wait
for hours for you to show up.
[nervous laugh]
I... Yeah, I'm not
completely useless,
[nervous laugh]
I've been here since 7:30 a.m.
You've been staying
here ain't ya, Nate?
I...
I just didn't wanna be
late, so I just thought
I'd stay the night.
Oh, to be honest, mate,
it doesn't matter.
Pops mentioned you've
been staying a while.
At least I'm not having
to drag you out of bed.
Proud of ya.
And a little surprised.
Surprised?
At what?
[Anthony] Surprised you aren't
completely useless after all.
But, this doesn't mean you can
fuck around all day, though.
It's crazy, isn't it?
[Anthony] What?
You doing some work?
Absolutely.
No.
I mean...
This house... used
to be full of kids.
And then you can end
up in a home and,
for the end of your life.
It's bitter sweet, isn't it?
Yeah.
Yeah, I suppose it is. Yeah.
[Nathan] And you just
live this long life.
You live to make memories.
Get out, see the world,
make a difference.
And often at the end of it,
you don't really
remember much at all.
And if you're lucky,
you might get a blowie
from a perverted nurse
in an old folks home.
[rustling]
[makes silly sound with cheeks]
[laughing]
Namaste to all my
Taminators out there.
So the pattern continues.
Don't forget to
leave me a score.
For me, giving my time to Pops.
Whom without, I wouldn't be here
as the success that I am.
Okay.
Let's go.
[exaggerated moaning]
[exaggerated moaning]
I think I'm nearly there.
[exaggerated moaning]
[moans mockingly]
[blows raspberry]
[exaggerated scream]
Oh, what a way to go.
Oh, that's how I hope Pop goes.
He deserves it.
Uh huh.
Sure.
Yeah.
I bet I know how you're
going to go as well, eh?
[chokes mockingly]
Oh and you're watching pigeon
porn as well, you pigeophile.
What the fuck?
Why have you got
to be such a dick?
I was doing a
very important live.
[Tammy] until you ruined
it with your theatrics...
Important?
[Anthony] Bunch of knobheads,
feeding your ego isn't
what I'd call important.
[Tammy] My Taminators
are not knobheads.
God, not everyone hates
everything like you, you know?
I don't hate everything.
I don't even hate you.
[Anthony] You're just
absolutely insufferable.
Says you.
I just can't even
with you right now.
[Tammy] So I'm gonna
start in the hallway
with the cupboard
under the stairs.
Nathan, have a great
time with this prick.
[Tammy] Okay, Taminators.
I'm back.
Removal men.
What are they like, aye? So...
[door closes]
Right.
That's another set of
cupboards cleared.
Seriously good work, knobber.
Pops would be proud.
Oh, Darren, you're so funny.
I am not
the most beautiful
woman in the world.
I mean, I suppose you could
argue that, you know,
I'm up there.
[laughs]
Oh, thanks.
So nice to have you all
here witnessing this...
This is part of history.
I think it's so important that
those of us with a platform, we
we make our voices
heard, you know?
We encourage others to do
good for others and to do so
with humility and and class.
Nice...
[chuckles]
Arse. But I don't have my...
Oh my God, Anthony, you arsehole.
[Anthony] That's right.
Its me Arsony! I'm here to talk.
You're such a prat.
Nobody should be subjected
to that. You're...
You're so horrid.
You'll get plus 1000 for that.
Whoa!
You seem to have done
rather good job out here.
I don't often experience
a sense of pride for you,
but there you are.
Even when you're being nice,
you're condescending.
What are the bin bags for?
There's plenty of
boxes in there.
Well, some of this is rubbish.
It just needs throwing out.
You what? Rubbish?
Nobody gave you permission
to throw any of this out.
[Anthony] Oh, I bet you'll
be keeping any jewelry
you find though, eh?
What exactly are you implying?
I'm not implying anything.
I'm outright calling you
a self-centered, selfish,
self-involved, me me me
money grabbing cow.
How I ever thought I could
co-exist with you is beyond me.
You're disgusting.
I'm disgusting?
You're prepared to
throw Pops' stuff out
without even consulting me.
Oh, so you've got it all
cataloged, have you?
You know the history of
everything in this bloody house.
All right, smartarse.
What's this?
[music fades in]
I can't believe
you don't remember.
Nana gave this to him.
[Anthony] It's an
old anniversary gift.
You remember when
he used to tell us
about the night he proposed.
Under the brightest
sun in the solstice?
With all their friends present.
Get lost. You're so full of it.
Or you would remember that
if you actually gave a shit.
Get lost! You.
You think you're so
above everyone else.
You've always got
these snidey comments.
Well, you're just a spiteful,
hateful, sad little man.
Yeah, well, you're a...
[Nathan] Great.
[Anthony] Oy!
No, no, don't be stopping.
This is brilliant.
Fuck's sake. Nathan.
No, I mean, I mean.
I mean, guys.
Guys, guys, just stop.
Just stop it.
Stop stop stop stop stop.
You see?
This isn't helping.
We are supposed
to be helping a
man who loved us.
All of us.
A man who cared about us.
So much, he mentioned
it in his will.
A man that gave us everything.
To give us a loving home.
And you two, you want to.
You want to bicker
and argue and die.
Well, I can't take it anymore.
You need to pull
your act together.
[whispers] Put it
together, yeah?
And I mean, now.
Yeah.
[footsteps]
You know,
I would actually
give that little
twat a pat on the back
if it wasn't for the fact
he was doing it
all for his camera.
Yeah.
[Amy] I really appreciate you
working overtime at the weekend.
[Amy] Could you clear
my schedule on Monday?
I'm gonna take it
as a personal day.
But I don't want to drop
the ball on anything urgent.
So if you could send
me next weeks itinerary?
I'll check in with you later.
Okay.
Thanks.
[music]
[Nathan] Amy!
[Anthony] Oh, look.
It's Miss Universe.
Come to bless us mere mortals.
[laughs]
Oh oh...
[soft grunt while hugging]
[Anthony] Easy, knobber.
Oh, you don't know
your own strength, Nate.
I have been doing some working
out, like running and stuff.
Yeah, running
your mouth. More like.
Um...
Nathan.
[laughs softly] Oh,
Any word from Si?
Oh what? Super Si?
Yeah, he's in the phone box.
Getting changed into
his costume as we speak.
[Amy clears throat]
[footsteps]
They seem a little on edge.
You should have
seen him yesterday.
Ant was at his worst.
[Amy] Can imagine.
Yeah.
Couldn't get a word
out of Ant about Si.
Si?
Uh hmm.
[Tammy] He should
be on his way, but
he's had a bit
of trouble recently.
So, I'm not gonna
pressure him with time.
Trouble?
[Amy Is he okay?
You haven't heard?
Si and Carrie broke up.
She moved everything
out of the house.
[Amy] Really?
Yeah.
Poor Si.
Yeah, yeah.
No, no, it's actually, it's
been pretty rough on him.
Yeah, if you ask me, this
is the best thing for him.
Yeah.
It's like, both of us
gossiping in the corridors.
Like the old days.
[laughs] Yeah. Yeah.
Except this time you're
not subjecting me to
some weird makeover experiment.
Yeah. Well, yeah.
Nathan.
What the hell?
Nathan!
Nathan! Nathan!
Nathan.
Nathan.
Nathan!
You absolute perv.
Why is there a camera
in the toilet?
Oh, it's the diary room.
Like in Big Brother. Yeah.
This says 'Dairy Room'.
What were you gonna do?
Milk us?
[Nathan] I, I would never do...
[Tammy] Oh it's
alright, Nathan.
I think it was quite.
You know, therapeutic.
Just sitting there,
talking to the camera,
letting off some steam
for change.
[Anthony] For a change?
As if talking inane bollocks,
five times a day,
on your live stream
isn't the same thing.
[Amy] That's besides the point.
Can you move the camera
from the toilet, please?
It's disgusting.
And creepy.
[Tammy] Don't move it, Nate.
I'll need it later.
What are you laughing at?
[Anthony] Me?
Yeah.
[Anthony] Nothing.
[knocks on door]
Si, you made it.
[Simon] Good to see you, Aims.
And you, Ant.
Si...
[metal clanks]
Nate's doing...
Yeah, well...
How is Pop?
[Simon] Confused.
Um, keeps calling out for Nana.
I didn't know it'd
gotten this bad.
Yeah.
[metal clanks]
[music]
So, you good?
Yeah.
As good as one
can be, considerate.
Yeah.
I heard you and Carrie split.
I'm so sorry. Si.
Yeah.
A few weeks back.
What happened?
Work...
My schedule mostly.
Travel.
She said,
it's hard for us to
maintain a relationship when
we're always in
different time zones.
[laughs]
Yeah, I know that feeling.
You know, I always thought
she would be excited
about the travel.
Want to come along with me.
There was always
room for two in...
Dubai, Zurich,
Shanghai, wherever.
Those are some great places.
Dubai sand dunes at sunset
are just incredible.
You've been before?
Yeah, a few times.
I'm surprised we haven't
bumped into each other
at an airport or two.
Hong Kong last month
was a whirlwind.
Right?
I was in Monaco
at the same time.
We are like
ships passing in the night.
You mean like, planes
crossing paths in the sky?
Yeah. Something like that.
[Tammy] Fine.
I'll make you one.
[Anthony] What
kind of selfish cow
only makes a tea for herself?
Eh, knobber?
What are you two
whispering about?
Si was just boring me
with his work schedule.
[music fades in]
Did anyone get
that cupboard open?
I think it's stuck.
Jesus fucking Christ!
[Anthony] Who invited
the undertaker?
[Nathan] Oh, my God, it's him.
Van's outside.
[Simon] Cheers, thanks, mate.
[keys jingle]
That's a wrong'un that is.
What? Tarquin?
Oh! He's lovely.
Tarquin?
Fucking Tarquin?
You taking the piss?
What?
He's a good bloke.
Brilliant on a saxophone.
[music starts]
What?
[music]
[music stops]
It's a bit calmer
out here, isn't it?
Changed a lot, this place.
Barely recognize it.
Ant's redecorated it.
Yeah?
He's done a really good job.
Remember that shed?
Filled with all sorts of stuff.
You used to hide in there.
I'd have to come find you.
Hide?
That was strategic solitude.
You always knew how to ruin
my peaceful moments.
You um...
How was it meeting your
your birth parents?
Yeah.
Easing into it.
It's a little bit
strange, though.
I've not mentioned
it, to the others.
Well.
Well, I'm glad it all
worked out for you.
You can be surprisingly helpful.
Not sure I would have
done it without your nudge.
Oh...
Well, you definitely
wouldn't have.
[both laugh]
Do you remember that pond?
I remember Tammy falling in.
Oh, when Nana
had Pops fill it in.
Not long after Martin
run off, right?
Yeah. Martin was
a strange kid.
[Amy chuckles]
I always wondered
what happened to him.
Martin wasn't the first
one to disappear, you know.
I remember hearing about others,
but it was before my time.
It just...
It always seemed
so odd, you know?
Martin and Nana.
They used to argue all the time.
And then one day,
poof! He's gone.
Me, Si, Anthony, Nathan, Amy.
We were all the last
ones to be fostered here.
Nana died
ten years after we
all flew the coop.
And there was a surprising
lack of foster children
at the funeral.
Oh, it makes you wonder.
I'm surprised...
Si stuck around, you know?
But he's always been
overprotective of Amy.
Like...
Like her own personal
guardian, you know?
Any new thing and
he's there just
blowing everything
into, out of proportion.
Nana and Pops, they could...
They could see...
That Amy was getting,
getting dependent on Si.
Running to him rather than
dealing with it herself or,
or going to them, you know?
Nana and Pops were worried that
it wasn't healthy, you know?
She wasn't going to be able
to stand on her own two feet.
But Amy...
She was always the precious one.
Always had the boys
sniffing around.
That was...
Yeah. There was this...
There was this one guy.
He was...
He was old.
He was... a real creep.
And he followed her home
from school one day.
[imitates a bang]
Si.
He flew off the handle.
[grunts] I don't know
the ins and outs, but...
[excited laugh]
It scared him off.
Nana and Pops, they
they knew then that, Si's
need to protect, it was too...
It was too intense. You know?
It was coming from
a good place, but
lit was starting
to suffocate, Amy.
It was then that, Nana
and Pops, they deci...
They decided, they they
needed some space. So...
Si, he went...
He went to stay with Anthony.
It was all very discreet.
But Amy, she...
She managed to find,
you know, her own
own two feet. That's the
thing, Nana and Pop, they...
They always had their
way, but they never
they never wanted
any fuss, you know?
To have to explain anything.
Answer any questions.
But why?
Why go to all that trouble?
Just makes me think,
you know, were they...
Were they scared?
But scared of what? You know?
What were they hiding?
Was it Martin?
The disappearances, the secrets?
[exhales]
It's always been like that here.
Secrets.
The whispers.
People turn a blind eye.
[knocking]
[Anthony] Oy, Tammy.
Hurry up. I need to shit.
Never a dull moment
in this house.
[music]
[chanting]
You know, Pops used to say
a bright morning star, will
bring a day of clarity.
And that just like always
resonates with me.
You know?
Oh, Pops looks so young here.
This was way before my time.
What's with the flowers?
Flowers?
[Anthony farts]
Again? Disgusting! Oh my god.
Have you got a minute,
Nate? For a little chat.
[Nathan] Yeah. Sure.
Yeah?
[Simon] You remember my
mate, Gavin, don't you?
Yeah. Gavin. I love Gavin.
Yeah. You always did like him.
Well, you know what, Nate?
I sent Gavin a link to your
little, um... home movies.
My films?
Yeah, I guess you
could call them that.
Well anyway, Gavin's had a look.
[Nathan] Oh, yeah?
What did he think?
I bet...
I bet, he loved 'Pigeons'.
Yeah. Let's not get
ahead of ourselves.
Listen. Story.
Narrative. Conceptually.
Let's face it, it's not
your strong suit, is it?
You're never going to impress
anyone with any of that.
And that's my view.
Gavin, didn't put it quite the
same. But... Well, we did agree.
You can't just pump out
shit for the sake of it.
He didn't like my films?
Not really, mate. No.
But you do have some talent.
Gavin said, your
editing is top notch.
He was really impressed.
Oh wow.
And we had a chat and with a
little bit of arm twisting...
He's willing to give you one
month trial working for him.
What?
Paid. All right?
He's just come off the back of
some really interesting work.
Doing fashion shows.
Business is starting to take off
and he could use another editor.
I want to write
and direct, really.
Nate, please be serious.
This is everything
I've ever wanted.
A proper job in the industry.
Yeah, I suppose so.
Don't look so glum.
You are what? 30, 32?
I'm not that old.
What have you got to
show for all of this?
I won the Penge
Independent Screen series.
I'm being serious, Nate.
Look at the rest of us.
Amy? Doing great.
Tammy?
It's a bad example.
All right. Me?
Hyper successful and loaded.
And you?
Oh, you have
literally got nothing.
Tammy tells me
you've just lost a job.
I...
Yeah, I was bad at time keeping.
Don't let Gavin down.
You do want this job, right?
Yeah, yeah, I guess.
Good.
And don't let me down.
Stuck my neck out for you.
Reputation.
It's everything.
[music]
[Tammy] Let's see what's behind
door number one.
Has Nathan been staying here?
Looks like it.
Nathan!
Nathan!
Come here.
What's this?
It's 'Pigeons' on Blu-ray,
obviously.
[Simon] What?
Oh, it's a mock up.
I've had enough of
your crap, Nate.
You've been staying here.
Sponging off Pop?
He's been sick. In
and out of hospital.
You just been here scrounging?
That explains it. I...
I knew he'd moved out of his
bedsit and got trouble at work.
He was caught filming people
in the supermarket toilets.
[Simon] You were doing what?
[Tammy] And he wasn't
just filming people.
He was interviewing people
to see if the toilet was
a communal experience.
[Tammy] Can you believe that?
[Simon] It's always been the
same with you, isn't it?
Even as a kid, you were
placed in foster care.
For being a voyeur.
Always filming people.
And look at you now.
Just simple home removal.
And you've got cameras
set up everywhere.
Calm down, Si.
It was for Pops.
[Simon] Look at
yourself, Nathan.
No girlfriend.
Lost your job,
perving up the toilets.
Kicked out of your home.
You're a burden.
And to Pop with his dementia.
[music fades in]
[Amy] Nathan.
[Amy] Nathan.
[door slams shut]
Oh, what the fuck's going on?
[Simon] Nathan...
Filming women in toilets.
He's got no job.
All his crap's in here.
Oh, you stupid fuck.
Yeah.
Yeah well done. Super Si.
Nate's been staying here.
He's been looking after Pop.
He's been cooking his meals,
and he's been helping him
in and out of the shower.
And he's been wiping his arse...
Which is a damn, Si, more
than you lot have done.
But he did...
Did lose his job, Ant.
[Anthony] Because he was late!
And he was late because
he was here with Pops!
Unlike you selfish fucks.
And. Yeah. Okay. Yeah.
He was caught
filming in the toilet...
But he got a warning for that.
That's not why he was fired!
Should be ashamed of yourselves.
Especially you.
He looks up to you.
I'm gonna go find him.
[door latch opens]
[door latch closes]
- [Tammy] Oh...
Taminators...
Families...
You can't live with them...
Can't yell at them for
past indiscretions.
[calm music]
We're nearly out of bread.
Nathan.
Yeah, Pops?
You always used to like
it when you come here.
Even when you were very little.
Yeah, yeah, I suppose I did.
About the house.
I know I'm not always there.
But I see you taking
care of everything.
Taking care of me.
It's nothing, Pops. Really.
You're a good boy.
You always were.
[Nathan chuckles]
Thanks, Pops.
Those films you make.
You still making them?
[Nathan chuckles]
Yeah.
Yeah I am.
I used to make those films
back in the day.
Did we bring any bread?
Yeah, Pops.
We did.
[music fades in]
[music]
[muffled car sounds]
[keys jingle]
[paper bag rustles]
[Anthony exhales]
Don't worry, your
milkshakes in there.
And your little toy.
Well thanks, Ant.
You don't half run fast.
I told you.
I've been doing some running.
What? From the police?
[laughs softly]
Ant.
All this filming...
Is it...
Is it stupid?
I mean, like
me... doing it?
Am I really bad at it? Like...
Like Si says?
Oh, don't listen to Si.
I don't know what's up with him.
Seems on edge.
Stressed, you know?
I think he and Carrie split.
[Anthony sighs]
Oh, no one tells me
shit these days.
Me neither.
I just hear about it through
Tammy's live streams.
Bloody Tammy.
What am I going to
do with you lot, eh?
[Nathan chuckles]
I least thought Si
had his shit together.
He don't take rejection well,
does he?
I think it's to do with
all this, you know?
Being fostered.
I think like, he feels
like he doesn't belong.
Or that we're all going
to give up on him.
I don't think he realizes
we've all been there.
I know we ain't normal.
I know we ain't
blood related, but
it's important, you know?
Nana and Pops, they...
They really loved us.
They saw us as their kids.
They wanted the
best for all of us.
I know.
[takes deep breath]
Yeah, I know, Pops
gone a bit mental, now.
Can't remember what day of the
week it is and all that. But...
You know he...
He still loves us... deep down.
Thing is Nate,
now he's in that home,
things are gonna change.
I don't think the others
like me very much.
Oh, don't be so silly, Nate.
Of course they like you.
Who has a bad word
to say about you?
I just... I just feel like...
I get in the way sometimes.
Like I really upsets Si
by staying with Pop.
Nathan listen, look. Um...
I know you've been helping Pop.
You've been
cooking his meals and
helping him in and
out of the shower.
God knows what else.
They don't know that.
They're not here like I am.
Me and you, we're
here all the time.
Tammy?
Maybe, once a month
might drop by.
Amy?
[sighs] I don't even know
the last time I saw her.
It's been about a year.
And Si?
Well...
I might get a text from him
every now and then.
Nothing major.
You know, we used to be so much
closer when we were younger.
But with everything
going on here it's...
I remember what you were like.
[laughs]
Always getting in trouble
filming through
people's windows.
It was research for my films.
[laughing] Don't give
me that, codswallop.
I know you had a thing for
the neighbor's daughter.
What was her name?
Jenny.
[chuckles] Jenny, I see. Yeah.
You ain't even
denying it, are you?
[laughs]
You know what?
I actually saw her
the other week.
Did you now? You dark horse.
[chuckles]
She actually...
Yeah, she was
popping in on her mum.
And she asked me
to go for coffee.
But...
I was too busy with Pops. So...
Did you get her number?
Yeah.
Oh, so...
You have, finally got
an interest in birds.
And by birds,
I mean women, Nate.
[both laugh]
Obviously. Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, I wanted to see Si.
Speak to him.
Um...
Make sure he looked
after you and the girls
before I said anything.
See, um...
Well, I haven't actually
told anyone this yet, but...
I'm not going to be
around in a few months.
What? What do you mean?
I've had an offer on the lot.
[clicks tounge] Huge offer.
Too big to refuse, really.
Means I can just
relax, give up work.
Take it easy.
And...
[deep exhale]
And I've been looking at
properties in Spain and...
I've been thinking
a lot about it. And...
Now that Pop's been
properly looked after...
It's time.
Things have been a mess
here the last six months.
I just need to reset, you know?
But you...
I'm going to miss you, Ant.
[chuckles softly]
[chuckles softly]
Is it a lot of money?
Yeah. It is.
But I ain't going nowhere
till you found yourself
a new place to live.
And a new job.
Well, actually...
Simon's got this mate.
Gavin.
And he has offered
me a job, editing
at his production company.
Oh, that's brilliant news.
But I would have to
give up my dreams.
No more documentaries.
Foot in the door and all that.
You'd be fucking
brilliant at it.
Well, Si says not to
let him down, but...
He also says my films are shit.
Well...
Si has never been the
easiest to talk to, has he?
I wouldn't take it to heart.
This is exactly what you need.
And you can always stay at mine
till you get yourself settled.
Thanks, Ant.
[Anthony clicks tongue]
I always knew you
were a big softie.
Just...
Well...
Don't tell the others.
I do care though, Nate.
I hate it that we've
become so distanced.
[Nathan] Hmm...
It really upsets me that
Si never reached out.
I never know what's
going on with Amy.
You and Tammy.
You're a bit easier
to keep an eye on.
You both, broadcast your
feelings to the world.
[chuckles]
I know I take the piss
out of you, but...
It's for your own benefit.
I know.
You're the only one
who has my back.
Even if there isn't a
day that goes by that
you don't tell me how
much of a bell end I am.
It's via by text,
voice note, or email.
Which I don't
remember giving you.
How else am I going to
let you know, knobber?
Carrier pigeon?
[both chuckle]
I just...
I just thought it
would be different.
You know? All of us
being back together.
All I've ever wanted
was a family.
It's not like that, Nate.
In our own fucked up way,
we are a family.
It didn't feel like
it back there.
Well...
What you need to realize
is that we've had a lot
to deal with over the years.
Alright? With...
Si and Amy's drama.
Having to deal with Tammy's ex.
What's his name?
- Terry.
- Terry.
Yeah. Terry stealing our money.
Martin running away.
Nana passing.
We've had a lot to deal with.
And it's not personal,
when it blows up like that.
[keys jingle]
Anyway,
all this talk is
making me hungry.
You ready, knobber?
[softly] I don't know.
Oh, come on.
Everyone's probably
calmed down now.
Alright.
Come on.
[footsteps]
[paper bag rustles]
There's enough there
for everyone.
[Amy]Thank you, Nathan.
It's very kind.
It was Ant.
He bought them.
Tam there is a veggie
burger in there for you.
Oh, there is?
Remember, when you got
that bacon sandwich
because you didn't
know I was veggie?
Oh, I knew.
You're such a dick.
I'll take that as a compliment.
Bite me.
No, thanks. You're
nutrient deficient.
Will you two just
give it a break?
Nathan.
This has been a
very stressful time.
And I shouldn't
have spoken before
I knew the whole situation.
It's alright, Simon. Shall we...
No, no, no... Nate. No.
No. I think Si has more to say.
Oh, does he?
Yeah.
I won't do it again.
And...
I'm so happy that
you've been here for Pop.
We're all very
proud of you, Nate.
It's alright, Simon. I just...
No, Nate. No, no.
I think Simon has one
more thing to say.
[Anthony] It starts with
an 'S' and ends in a 'Y'.
Come on, Si.
You can say it.
You too, Tammy.
What?
Well, what do we usually say
when we make a cock up?
Guess you would know,
seeing as you cock up a lot.
Oh, and you've always been so
perfect, haven't you? Super Si.
I'm sorry, Nathan. I...
I genuinely thought
you'd lost your job
for being a creepy pervert.
Oh, that was god awful, Tam.
Well I...
I'm sorry about the whole
sponging off Pop thing as well.
I mean, technically, though,
it was Simon who
said that first...
Look, Tammy just...
[Tammy] I'm sorry
for the jumping in.
It's alright.
Like... you weren't to know.
Oh...
Thank you.
Nathan.
I'm sorry.
[Simon] I shouldn't have
taken my anger out on you.
[rustling]
[Nathan] Oh, it's
all right, Si.
[Nathan sniffs]
[Nathan] Oh and you
can tell Gavin I'll do it.
I'll take the job.
[deep exhale]
Well...
This is awkward as Nathan
filming one of his coworkers
on the shitter.
[laughing]
[Anthony] Right.
Come on, let's dig in.
Who ordered what?
Come on... Come on
guys, let's eat.
[chatter]
[music]
[rustling]
[chatter]
[chatter]
[laughing]
[music]
[laughing]
I can't remember the last time
we were together like this.
[Tammy] I can.
[music fades out]
[Anthony] Hey, let's
not think about that.
We all miss her.
Not one more than Pop, though.
Hey, Tammy.
You'll remember this.
During your first few weeks here
and, we all went off
for this long weekend,
Um... to one of
those manmade caves.
I can't remember
where it was now.
Long barrows.
[Anthony] Yeah.
That's it. Yeah.
And on the way back,
we got stuck in traffic.
And Tammy decided to
entertain us all by singing.
And it was so horrific.
Alright, it was so bad...
[laughing]
That the guy in
the car next to us
actually wound down his window
and told her to shut up.
[everyone laughs]
What were you singing, Tam?
Oh, I can't remember.
It was um...
'What's Up?' by
four non blondes.
I thought it was good.
[everyone laughs]
They just loved taking
us places, didn't they?
[Anthony] Yeah.
Do you remember the,
the Beltane festival, Ant?
[laughs]
Where they used to hang
out sheets in the woods,
And we had to, everybody
had to paint on them.
Me and you got scolded
for drawing cocks on them.
Yeah.
[everyone laughs]
And these two, right?
They pretended that they weren't
the ones who wrote the words...
It said 'Pussy Cat'.
'Pussy Fat'.
'Pussy Cat'.
I was there.
[Amy] Totally, dear.
I think my first memory
in the house was...
Yeah, Pops took me
out to feed the birds.
It was so nice. I...
[everyone laughs]
Don't tell me, that's
where it started.
Well, where what started?
[everyone laughs]
What?
Where what started?
I miss this.
Well
hopefully we can
do it again before
this one heads off to Spain.
You what?
Um, well, yeah. Um...
Ant?
Look, nothing's concrete, but...
I've had an offer on the lot.
Huge one, actually.
And, you know,
with everything
going on, I thought,
might be nice to just take
that lump sum and just...
Fuck off. Never work again.
[footsteps receding]
[Amy] Tammy.
[Anthony] Nice one, knobber.
Sorry.
Good on you, Ant.
Get out while you can.
I'm being honest.
I'm thinking of doing the same
thing in the next five years.
Um...
I think it's best if
we call it a night.
Reconvene in the morning?
Yeah, probably for the best.
Come on, give us your plate.
[Anthony] Come on, then.
[music]
[footsteps]
You alright, Tam?
Yeah, fine.
Sure?
Yeah.
Well, come here.
Did we get that cupboard open?
[rustling]
Where's my screwdriver?
Nathan.
Nate!
[cupboard clatters open]
[exhales sharply]
Fucking stinks in here.
What's in there?
Loads of stuff.
I remember these.
[Amy] Bit weird.
[Anthony] Fucking hell.
[Amy] I really
should get going.
I don't need to see any of this.
[Anthony] Oh, no, no, no.
You ain't going anywhere.
[Tammy] Is that Martin's bag?
[bag rustles]
[zip opens]
His birth mother
gave him this cap.
He would never leave it.
He wore it everywhere.
[Tammy] This isn't right.
Martin wouldn't have left this.
Something's happened to him.
Fuck off.
[Tammy] I know you
two feel the same.
They filled in the pond
just after Martin's
disappearance.
And Nana barely spoke
for weeks after that.
It's just...
It's just a load of
fucking old junk.
Don't make a mountain
out of a molehill.
[Tammy] Oh. Junk masks?
Weird cult stuff?
Martin's bag?
Nah.
Something's happened to him.
You always blow things
out of proportion, don't you?
There's a logical
explanation to all of this.
Logical?
How is any of this logical?
We owe it to Martin to
find out the truth.
[Si] I agree, Tammy,
It's very weird.
But, what's the point in
dredging up all of this now?
Pops' condition, he
doesn't remember much.
[Tammy scoffs]
So what?
We just brush it
under the carpet?
Yeah.
They did a lot of
that around here.
And you, you're just scared.
Of what we'll find out.
No, bollocks.
I just don't want to
drag the family through
any unnecessary drama.
[Tammy] Fine.
We all call the police and
they can figure it out.
Over what? Opening a bloody bag?
We were all naughty kids
before we came here, Tam.
Martin used to set fire to shit.
Doesn't shock me whatsoever
that he ran off.
Ant's right.
This isn't a matter
for the police.
Let's just calm down.
[Nathan] Guys...
There might be
something in this.
[box rattles]
'The Eye of Yaldabaoth...'
'Hymns of the Night Mother'
'Alter of the Eclipse'?
It's weird.
And you all know it.
Let's just watch one.
And put it to bed.
Fine.
I'll pick.
[clears throat]
Okay.
Let's have fun.
Good evening.
Amidst a significant uptick in.
Avian Influenza
cases in the capital,
the Mayor of London has decreed
its city and its boroughs,
a no fly zone.
We are now joined by a
local resident who wishes
to express their concerns
at the recent developments.
[imitating pigeon sounds]
That must be really
hard for you.
Can you tell me more
about that, please?
[imitating pigeon sounds]
I'm really, really
sorry to hear that.
[imitating pigeon sounds]
I thank you for your time.
Back to you in the studio.
[Anthony] Nathan,
what the fuck was that?
Nathan, is all of
this gear yours?
I...
Nathan, do you own
all this cult stuff?
No, no. Just that DVD.
It must've got mixed up
with all this other stuff
at some point.
[Simon] So, what's on all
the other discs, then?
Well, I'm not
waiting to find out.
Right.
It's my turn to choose.
[man chanting] 'O Moloch
ancient and mighty, in your gaze
we find truth.'
[fire crackling]
'O great one
hear our call, [audio glitches]
in your shadow we gather.'
'Grant us the strength from
the depths of the night,
and the wisdom of the ages.'
'Let our path be guided
by your eternal flame.'
'Bestow upon us,
[maniacal laughter]
O great protector,
the secrets that lie in
spirits of the night.'
'O magnificent phallus,
[audio glitches]
penetrate us with
unrelenting force
so that we may nurture
your enlightened spawn
with the milk from our
[maniacal laughter]
heavy breasts.'
In your honor, we say...
Moloch Veneratus.
[everyone chanting]
Moloch Veneratus.
Now, please disrobe.
[on video] Bring in the goat.
Oh... What the hell?
[goat bleats]
Well...
I...
Christ.
I'm not sure Christ had much
to do with that one Si.
Fantastic dialogue and
such enigmatic scenery.
I don't know about anyone else,
but I was getting
seriously bad vibes.
The lighting, those candles,
they set the mood brilliantly.
[Anthony] Nate, enough.
We have to do
something about this.
[Simon] What are we gonna do?
Let's just bin the lot of it.
I'm never complaining about
an old games night ever again.
[video continues on TV]
What was that?
A ritual? Sacrifice?
Oh my god.
Did they sacrifice
Martin to Malcolm?
Moloch.
Whatever.
Listen, we need to
watch the rest of them.
Get to the bottom of this.
Get to the bottom
of what exactly?
Oh, wait.
We used to do
do stuff like this
all the time as kids.
Stonehenge, the Solstice...
It's just a bit of dressing up.
Slap and tickle.
Why were they locked
in a cupboard?
[Anthony] I don't know, Aims.
We have to watch them.
[Nathan] I wonder
who the producer was.
What?
Look, all I'm saying is that
they had a busy social life.
Lots of parties, late nights.
Who cares if there was
a bit of role play?
We never saw any of it.
All right.
It's too late to talk
about any of this.
Let's just go get a
good night's sleep
and we'll figure
it out tomorrow.
Maybe watch a few more.
Make sure there's nothing
damning on there.
Deal?
Deal. And I'll
bring my notebook.
What time?
Say... ten-ish.
Okay, I'll be there.
10 a.m. sharp.
Me too.
Agreed.
Oh, and knobber.
You better not stay up.
Knocking one out to these.
[Nathan laughing]
Me? Never.
You're having a laugh.
[music fades in]
[rustling]
What's the time?
9:30 a.m.
[Nathan] Are you sure
we should be doing this?
What about the girls?
[Anthony] Don't
worry about them.
Let's just fuck all this
off and forget about it.
[Tammy] What the actual fuck?
[Anthony] Look, we're
just clearing up, okay?
I'm going to take all this...
[Tammy] You sneaky bastards.
Umm... What's a shovel for?
Never you mind.
What's with the shovel?
[metal clanks]
And you? Filming?
Instead of stopping them?
[Nathan] I am just documenting.
You said that we'd sleep on it.
That we decide on it together.
It's not like that.
You could be
covering up a crime.
Yeah, or we could just be
chucking out a bag of old junk.
But you don't know that.
Think of all the kids that
pass through this place.
They could have sacrificed them.
They could be buried outside.
This bollocks is exactly why
Si and I are dealing with this.
You're just a
bloody drama queen.
Back me up here, Aims!
[Anthony] Oh, no, no.
Don't influence her
with your nonsense.
Amy is, as always, in a
little world of her own.
Hey, no need for that.
Oh, no, no.
There is a need for it, Si.
She hasn't been here.
None of you have been here.
Says the one,
swanning off to Spain.
What is it?
The old boys' safe and sound
in the old people's home.
Time for some sangria?
Chat up a few senoritas?
Honestly, Tam.
Yeah, something like that.
You love to give it
the big 'I am'.
But you've done sod all.
I've done sod all?
Oh you really don't know
the half of it, do you?
In fact, no.
Let's... screw this.
Let's clear the air.
Anthony.
[Anthony] No, no, Nathan. No.
She needs to know this.
Tammy.
You remember your...
little problem with Terry?
Who do you think it
was who stepped in
when he screwed you over?
What are you talking about, Ant?
When Terry took off
with your cash...
Who was it that
tried to get it back?
Wasn't a bloody tooth fairy.
It was me.
I even had to get Si involved.
Persuade him to
cough up your cash.
You did what?
[Anthony] Yeah.
And it wasn't just the
money I got back.
I made sure that bastard knew
never to mess with
my family again.
But of course, you wouldn't
know that, would you?
Too busy feeling
sorry for yourself.
You had no right to
interfere like that.
Screw this.
[Anthony] Oh come on, Tam.
No Ant. You try and
control everything.
Fix everything. Well, you can't.
Well, I'm taking this and
I'm going to the police.
I'm going to get the
truth once and for all.
Okay. That's enough.
I will not let you
destroy Pop's reputation.
Pop's reputation means
more than a child's life?
Child?
He's probably married by now.
I said that's enough.
He's probably rotting
where the pond used to be.
Oh, my god, you are
off your rocker.
It's all that live streaming.
It's done you in.
It's warped your mind.
Warped my mind?
What are you trying to say?
Seriously, guys!
It's like you're a mental case.
Tell that to your 'Tam Cam'.
That's enough!
I mean it!
Okay. So let's all just...
Take a moment,
breathe and actually
listen, for once.
[Anthony] Flaming Ada.
The passport princess speaker.
Yeah that goes doubly for you.
[Tammy] You tell him, Aims.
Tammy, let's just, dial down
the dramatics, shall we?
We need cool heads.
Not a soap opera.
That was rude.
[Anthony] Yeah,
but bloody true.
Go play in the traffic.
[Amy] Just...
Watch this, will you?
Look, Martin wasn't
buried in a pond.
Oh my days.
He was buried under
the house, wasn't he?
Yeah. Tragic.
Should have been you.
[Simon] That's not helping.
Tammy, stop.
Go on Amy.
Look, I'm...
I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but
he asked me not to tell anyone.
[Nathan] Who did?
[Martin] Hey, Amy. I...
I got your message.
It umm... it all sounds
a bit crazy over there.
But, I guess I'm...
I'm sorry.
You know, for...
For all the fuss I've caused.
Umm...
I shouldn't have asked you
to cover for me all this time.
But, yeah. But play them this.
Yeah, well, one day, I...
I saw an opportunity to,
to get out of that bloody town.
And I took it.
I ran.
I am...
Yeah.
I'm sorry it's taken me
so long to get back to you.
Time zones.
They are a tricky thing.
[man] Martin!
You coming to bed?
It's late.
Listen. I need to go, but...
Yeah, I never imagined
in a million years that
you guys would remember me.
Umm...
I'm fine.
[chuckles]
I've been fine.
And, Yeah.
Take care, Amy.
And, well, everyone.
Who's that?
Frank fucking Sidebottom.
Who do you think?
Who?
[laughs]
It's Martin, Nate.
[Amy] There you go. See?
Nana and Pops didn't kill him.
Or anyone for that matter.
Right.
Right.
He looks good.
Happy even.
I, I need to apologize.
For keeping Martin's
secret all these years.
I didn't know what to do.
And when we found his bag,
everything just
spiraled out of control.
It's fine.
You did what you
thought was best.
All right, come on then.
Hey, Tammy.
I'm really sorry Tam.
I should never have
raised my voice like that.
And...
About Terry.
It wasn't about the money.
It's the fact you
went behind my back.
I thought I was helping.
I thought that's
what you needed.
Remember what Pop used to say?
Strength
is like the rock in the ocean,
not the tempest
that rages against it.
I'm really sorry Tam.
But I'm here for you now.
In fact, I'm here
for all of you.
Thanks, Ant.
[Simon] Shall we?
Let's get this
over and done with.
Yeah.
[indistinct chatter]
[chatter]
[chatter]
This room's looking
pretty much done.
How much is there to pack?
Umm, just the bathroom and
I think my stuff.
Great.
Who's that?
Pop!
Come on.
[Tammy] He's freezing.
Pop?
[Si] Yeah, I think...
[Anthony] Get him a blanket!
Come on.
Sit down here, Pop. Come on.
You're okay. Sit down.
That's it, that's it.
Come on, come on.
[deep exhales]
[softly] Just wait.
My robe?
Yeah?
It is your robe.
Oh.
Amy.
So gentle like a swan.
Blessed by the night's mother.
My mask?
No. That one.
This one?
Patricia...
The fun, the games, the parties.
Their so...
Don't worry about that now, Pop.
Let's get yourself settled.
You must've been
out there for hours,
why didn't they call?
[Pop] In the veiled darkness
[muttering] where
the shadows reign,
we stand beneath the
gaze of the great Moloch.
He's delirious.
[music fades in]
Strong as an oak...
My Anthony...
Roots... reach to
the fires below.
And branches out stretch to
heavens above.
You, the falcon...
Soaring in the sky.
Ever-watchful from above.
My canary...
Singing out for all to hear.
Ah, Nathan...
A Pigeon?
An owl...
For owls
are not what they seem.
[calm music]
I'm glad.
You're all here.
[calm music]
[couch rustles]
[music]
Reminding me we make memories
every single day.
I, my life is very pretty,
but really still.
I need to start living,
and I will.
But there's a part of me
this way.
There's a part of me
that's waiting.
The best part of me is waiting
for. For.
You. So you.
You know you don't.
Oh. Oh.
Hello, then.
You who?
000, I'm.
000. Only love.
Oh, hello.
Hello.
[music fades out]
[chuckles]
Families are weird, right?
Whether it's biological.
Or like...
Can I actually
say biological now?
Or is it genetically linked?
You know? You don't know?
No? No idea? No? Okay.
Eh...
We should cut
that bit out right?
[clears throat]
You set?
[camera rattles]
Or fostered,
like me.
Adoption, celebrities love that.
Fostering is in essence of
a group of people
living together.
- They may not...
- [camera man] I mean...
That is what a family is, mate.
[soft chuckle]
I mean,
that's what family
really is, isn't it?
A group of people
living together.
Vibing.
They might make
each other happy,
or they might hate each
other's guts.
Sometimes the parents go mental
and everyone end up dead.
[chuckles]
Every family has
a story to tell.
And this is the story
of my family.
[camera man] Can I
get that tenner now?
Yeah, yeah, fine.
[camera rattles]
[Nathan] Wait.
Hey, pal, I've got
like, 20 minutes left.
Hey!
Hey hey, pal!
Come back!
[couch sqeaks]
[music fades out]
Hi.
I'm Nathan Lowery.
And if you don't recognize me.
[Nathan chuckles]
You don't know
independent cinema.
I am a... an award winning
documentary filmmaker,
writer, director.
Producer.
[Nathan chuckles]
Triple threat.
My first film,
'Pigeons'.
Critics loved it.
It won first place at the Penge
Independent Screen Series.
Yeah.
Oh, as we in the biz
like to call it,
the P.I.S.S awards.
Yeah.
[birds chirping]
[music fades in]
[Nathan] The free.
Free as a bird.
You might say.
It's like being
here in the park.
Feeding the pigeons
can make you feel free.
Some people may come here
to get a sense of community.
To be with
like-minded individuals.
[Nathan] How often do you come
to the park to feed the birds?
[music cuts]
- [man] Fuck off.
[man] Twat.
Sometimes they prefer isolation.
Being alone with their
thoughts. And the pigeons.
[Nathan chuckles nervously]
My second film, 'Laundry Day',
was my most successful.
Debut to an audience of 200.
It premiered at the
James Dixon Primary School.
They were lucky enough
to watch it in assembly.
I guess you could say...
I'm a big deal in Penge.
[Nathan chuckles softly]
[couch squeaks]
[music fades in]
[Nathan] When you don't
own a washing machine.
There's one day you dread
more than any other.
But when it's over,
you feel a sense of relief
covering your body like
freshly cleaned bedsheets.
[door chime rings]
[calm music]
[washing machines running]
Hmm.
Mesmerizing.
[calm music]
[Nathan] But it's about more
than simply washing
your delicates.
[Nathan] Many people come here
to feel a sense of community.
To meet up with friends,
have a natter
and get some solid
human interaction.
Like this fine gentleman here.
[calm music]
Long left on the spin cycle?
[music cuts]
You following me?
[man] Wanker.
[calm music fades in]
[Nathan] Sometimes,
they prefer isolation and
to be left alone
with their sundries
and their thoughts on...
'Laundry Day'
[music cuts]
Just so you know,
we call that continuity.
[music]
[slippers scratching on floor]
[Nathan] This is Pop.
The man who fostered me.
[fridge door closes]
Without Pop,
there would be no pigeons,
or laundry day.
Or even me.
Nathan.
[fridge door closes]
[Nathan] Pops' influence
on me is undeniable.
He taught me how to
deal with adversity.
Even in the most
stressful circumstances.
To remain cool,
calm and collected.
[sniffs drink] Doctor says
I need hydrating.
Knobber.
[Nathan] Hey, Pops.
You know you can't.
What do you think you're doing?
[Pops] Who even are you anyway?
It's me, Pops.
It's Nathan.
[Pops] Nathan?
I don't know, Nathan.
Little Nathan, Pops.
You've been filming me
with that bloody camera.
[Pops] Following me.
He's been watching
me in the shower.
[Pops] Pervert!
Please, Pops.
[Pops] Kids are at home.
[Pops] They need to
do their homework.
And then, cook the dinner and...
[Nathan] Come on, Pops.
[Nathan] Let's get you home.
[Nathan] Pops' mind
works like an old film.
Some frames are perfect
and others
are exposed to light.
[calm music]
[Nathan] The wandering
started a while back.
When we find him,
he's usually somewhere
in his past.
Somewhere we can't follow.
[calm music]
[birds chirping]
[Nathan] This is a perfect
spot for filming, Pops.
The light.
The composition is...
This is why they call me
the pigeon magnet.
[imitating pigeon sounds]
[imitating pigeon sounds]
[phone rings]
Could be my agent.
Hello.
[on phone] Hello, Nathan.
Speaking.
[on phone] It's Jonathan,
Albert's solicitor.
[on phone] Is this a good time?
Yeah, sure.
[on phone] It's about
the housing situation.
[on phone] Just a reminder
that he'll be moving into
[on phone]
Eternity-Retirements on Friday.
[on phone] And the house
needs to be cleared
[on phone] for
auctioning this weekend.
[on phone] Is that okay, Nathan?
[on phone]
I totally understand if...
[Nathan] No, no, no.
It's okay. I got this.
Thank you.
[on phone] You have let the rest
know about this weekend, right?
Yeah.
Yeah, of course.
Yeah, they're all ready to go.
[on phone] Amazing.
[on phone] Just make sure that
anything you want to keep
[on phone] is out of
the house by Sunday.
[on phone] Do you
have any questions?
No.
Yeah. No, no.
All good.
[on phone] All right
then, Nathan...
[on phone] Please feel free
to call me anytime, all right?
[on phone] Speak soon.
Thanks. Bye.
Fuck off.
[calm music]
[Anthony] Fucking hell, knobber
12 hours notice.
You taking a piss?
What's with the camera?
I just thought it'd be nice
to document this journey.
We're all going to be together
and I just thought
we capture it.
Load'uh bollocks.
Let's just get this done.
I don't want to stand around
performing for your poxy camera.
[Nathan] Come on.
Ant.
It could be fun.
[Nathan] Just think
about all the memories
we've had in this house.
Be nice to have
something to show Pops.
Show him to how much
he meant to us.
All right.
Fine, for Pops.
But you better be doing
more than just standing around
with your cock in your hand.
Excellent.
The diary room is in
the upstairs toilets.
Funny little fucker, aren't ya?
[Anthony smirks]
I actually thought
he was joking.
[laughs] Oh...
Amazing.
[sniffs]
Right?
How would you say.
Nathan's films have
impacted your life?
What are your thoughts
on the homing pigeons?
Fucks sake.
Nate.
I'm not saying this.
Oh, no, no...
This is bollocks, mate.
What are we doing?
I thought this was for Pop.
[Nathan] Oh, well it is.
[Anthony] Oh, what pigeons
got to do with Pop?
Nah, fuck off mate.
We got three days, mate.
I don't want to waste my time
talking about poxy pigeons.
[Nathan] Alright, alright...
just talk about Pops.
Speak from the heart.
This is my Magnum Opus.
Magnum what?
I don't wanna talk
about ice cream.
And I don't wannna
talk about sky vermin.
[Nathan] They're not vermin.
You what?
[Nathan] Nothing.
Just do this for me.
For Pop.
Tsk. Yeah, alright.
But you fuck off.
[groans]
So... Pops has been ill.
He's had pneumonia a few
times over the last few years.
Some sorts of...
bladder thing, I think.
Something to do with his bits.
Oh, and this...
This poxy lawyer scares
the hell out of me.
Imagine, I get home from
work and the phone rings.
And, uh...
Oh, Hello, Anthony.
I'm calling in regard
to Albert Cromwell's will.
[clicks tounge]
I thought he died.
Turns out, it was
all about his health.
He's too far gone, and...
we need to clear this place.
Lawyers got power of attorney.
Asset liquidation or
some such shit and,
and need it emptied.
A whole lifetime's
worth of gear.
Tsk, what are we
gonna do with it all?
I only did this place up
last year, and, well...
New furniture, everything.
I just wish there
was another option.
Instead of sitting in
some piss soaked chair
in some old people's home.
[music]
[music]
[door latch clicks]
If it was anyone else,
I'd made my excuses.
And we'd be wrapped up with
Fernando in a downward dog.
Yeah.
I'll see you Wednesday
for hot yoga.
[Tammy smirks]
Love ya. Namaste.
[Tammy blows kiss]
What the fuck was that about?
Well, 'Namaste' is an
expression of respectful
greeting derived
from Hindu culture.
Yeah, I know that, Nathan.
Fucking hell.
Never mind that.
What's all this about?
Oh, Nathan's filming a porno.
Congratulations.
You're the lead.
[Nathan] No. I'm not.
This is real cinema.
I'm filming a documentary
for Pops.
Well, if you told me
I'd have done my makeup.
Well, I actually think
a mask might be better.
I'm sure there's
one in here somewhere.
[dismissive laugh]
I wouldn't normally do
something like this, but,
you know, if it's
for Pops, I'll do it.
[laughs]
[exhales]
Just imagine where
Nathan would be now.
If he'd featured me in one
of his earlier documentaries.
I've got a following, you see.
Nothing special. Only
But who's counting.
[squeaky laugh]
My account's called
'The Tam Cam'.
Basically, I do good deeds,
and then my followers
give me a score from one to Ten
based on how good I've been.
Yeah. It's amazing.
And then at the end of the week,
I'll post a little graphic
with a picture of myself
and how many points I've earned.
Yeah. Simple, really.
Um... for example.
Um...
Not that one...
My stupid ex, Terry.
Thought I'd deleted that.
Oh, okay. Okay.
Here's me, a few days ago.
Okay, with my
pumpkin spice latte.
Hashtag yumsies. Hmm.
I was helping a mother,
with a pram, at
the train station.
All the way up the stairs.
I did, I did ask her for a photo
at the end of it, but
she had to dash off.
I mean, I don't think asking
for one photo is too much.
Bear in mind, if
it wasn't for me,
She'd still be there, at
the bottom of the stairs.
But... I think it's important to
to use my platform to
to inspire others to
be as selfless as I am.
You know?
To inspire them to... to pick
up that piece of litter or
to buy a sandwich
for the homeless.
You know?
[exhales]
Tsk. Did have a little issue
with my account though.
Anthony kept putting
minus 500 on every post.
I had to block him, in the end.
I mean, what kind of person puts
minus 500 on a photo of me
giving coins to a plastic
guide dog outside a store?
And that's ableist.
Well, what if one of them,
sorry, what if a blind...
You know, a
person on the
sight spectrum saw that,
they would be really upset.
He's always been a dick.
[rustling]
Hey Nate.
What do you reckon,
Pops used this for?
That's or his back.
Ballsack more like.
[device vibrating]
- [Tammy] You're disgusting.
[Anthony] Why? Do you
want to borrow it?
Not after you've touched it.
[Tammy] No, don't even
think about... no.
[Anthony and Nathan laughs]
What is wrong with you?
Oh, it's Si.
He won't be back today.
[Tammy] He dropped Pop
off and there's an issue.
Pops is very confused.
So Si is sticking around
at home for a bit.
[Anthony] Fucks sake.
He also said,
the van should be
delivered tomorrow,
So, we can only really
box things up for today.
[Anthony] Oh he is
fucking useless.
Well, maybe if you two actually
communicated for a change then
you would've known about
that when he was booking it.
Oh, what? And bother super Si?
Distract him from his
fantastic little life.
[Tammy] He's had
some problems recently.
You could try being nicer.
Oh, problems?
Oh, what? Did he
forget to tie his shoelace
and fall over again?
[Anthony] No, I'm surprised
he even had time to drop off
Pops at the home at all.
Not with his busy, swanky
schedule and all of that.
Same goes for you, Tam.
I'm surprised
you even showed up for a change.
Oh, give it a rest,
Anthony. We've all got lives.
Amy hasn't even got back
to me. At least I'm here.
[rustling]
Fucking... Tammy.
And it's not just her
that pisses me off.
There's Simon and Amy too.
I mean, let's be real
here, shall we? Right?
I've been on shopping
trips with Pop
that have lasted longer than
their last five visits combined.
And not only did I pay for all
the furniture and all of that.
I even helped him apply
his toenail fungal
cream a few weeks ago.
And Nathan?
Yeah, well, yeah. Nathan's
been there for Pop, too.
But let's not forget
who showed him the ropes.
Showed him the right way
to fold Pop's underwear.
But, Tammy, Amy, Si.
[scoffs]
They probably don't even know
Pop's favorite brand of tea.
Yorkshire.
Oh yeah, they come round
here with their smiles and
[mimicing] Oh,
how's it going, Pop.
But do they know that
he likes his marmalade
on his granary toast?
Now at the end of the day,
I just hope that Pop knows
who was really there for him.
[music]
[footsteps]
[Tammy yawns]
[Tammy exhales]
Well I'm absolutely shattered.
[Anthony] Yeah, I imagine
talking about yourself all
day must be exhausting.
It's very telling that
nobody, including you
wants to talk
about you, isn't it?
Minus 500 for being a dozy tart.
[Tammy] Minus a million for
being an overbearing prick.
- [Anthony] Oh, yeah...
- [Nathan] Guys, just stop.
Just stop.
We don't need this right now.
[Anthony] Uck off, you twat.
I'm going anyways.
I've got work to do.
[Anthony laughs]
[Anthony laughs] Yeah.
It is work.
[Anthony] Yeah.
Hopefully Si and Amy
will be here tomorrow
so I don't have to deal
with you by myself.
Bye.
Oh, yeah. Um...
Bye Nathan.
It's always nice having
you two together.
I bet I'm getting some
great content, then.
Content?
You sound as stupid
as her, mate.
Tell you what.
Why don't you set up
a live stream?
Invite only three of us
to see how much fun you having.
Oh, no no... wait. No no.
They won't be able
to tune in. Will they?
Because all three of them
will be standing right here.
You prat.
You know what I love
about you most, Anthony?
It's how encouraging you are.
Okay, knobber. You want
some words of encouragement.
[Anthony] Oh, I'm pleased
you can tie your shoelaces.
And I'm pleased you can have
your dinner without a bib.
Speaking of which, I'm starving.
[Anthony] Wanna grab a bite?
Um... I'm sure there's some
noodles in the cupboard.
Oh, noodles? Screw that.
Come on. My treat.
I'll even buy you a
milkshake and a toy.
What about a steak house
around the corner?
[Anthony] Yeah, fine by me.
I'll have a T-Bone, and...
Um... I'm sure they'll
have a highchair for you.
- [Nathan] Can I have rum?
- [Anthony] Whatever you like.
[door closes]
[faint indistinct chatter]
[exhales]
At the end of the day,
no family's perfect.
We might not all get on.
But, our mutual connection
to Pop will always unite us.
All that matters, is the
memories we've shared.
That us, as a flock fly together
with love and tranquility.
[phone buzzes]
Hmm, a text from Anthony.
[faint laugh]
It says, 'BELLEND'.
[music]
[exhales]
[music]
[door latch clicks]
[footsteps approaching]
[Anthony] Jesus Christ,
you shit the bed?
[keys jingle]
I honestly expected
to get here and wait
for hours for you to show up.
[nervous laugh]
I... Yeah, I'm not
completely useless,
[nervous laugh]
I've been here since 7:30 a.m.
You've been staying
here ain't ya, Nate?
I...
I just didn't wanna be
late, so I just thought
I'd stay the night.
Oh, to be honest, mate,
it doesn't matter.
Pops mentioned you've
been staying a while.
At least I'm not having
to drag you out of bed.
Proud of ya.
And a little surprised.
Surprised?
At what?
[Anthony] Surprised you aren't
completely useless after all.
But, this doesn't mean you can
fuck around all day, though.
It's crazy, isn't it?
[Anthony] What?
You doing some work?
Absolutely.
No.
I mean...
This house... used
to be full of kids.
And then you can end
up in a home and,
for the end of your life.
It's bitter sweet, isn't it?
Yeah.
Yeah, I suppose it is. Yeah.
[Nathan] And you just
live this long life.
You live to make memories.
Get out, see the world,
make a difference.
And often at the end of it,
you don't really
remember much at all.
And if you're lucky,
you might get a blowie
from a perverted nurse
in an old folks home.
[rustling]
[makes silly sound with cheeks]
[laughing]
Namaste to all my
Taminators out there.
So the pattern continues.
Don't forget to
leave me a score.
For me, giving my time to Pops.
Whom without, I wouldn't be here
as the success that I am.
Okay.
Let's go.
[exaggerated moaning]
[exaggerated moaning]
I think I'm nearly there.
[exaggerated moaning]
[moans mockingly]
[blows raspberry]
[exaggerated scream]
Oh, what a way to go.
Oh, that's how I hope Pop goes.
He deserves it.
Uh huh.
Sure.
Yeah.
I bet I know how you're
going to go as well, eh?
[chokes mockingly]
Oh and you're watching pigeon
porn as well, you pigeophile.
What the fuck?
Why have you got
to be such a dick?
I was doing a
very important live.
[Tammy] until you ruined
it with your theatrics...
Important?
[Anthony] Bunch of knobheads,
feeding your ego isn't
what I'd call important.
[Tammy] My Taminators
are not knobheads.
God, not everyone hates
everything like you, you know?
I don't hate everything.
I don't even hate you.
[Anthony] You're just
absolutely insufferable.
Says you.
I just can't even
with you right now.
[Tammy] So I'm gonna
start in the hallway
with the cupboard
under the stairs.
Nathan, have a great
time with this prick.
[Tammy] Okay, Taminators.
I'm back.
Removal men.
What are they like, aye? So...
[door closes]
Right.
That's another set of
cupboards cleared.
Seriously good work, knobber.
Pops would be proud.
Oh, Darren, you're so funny.
I am not
the most beautiful
woman in the world.
I mean, I suppose you could
argue that, you know,
I'm up there.
[laughs]
Oh, thanks.
So nice to have you all
here witnessing this...
This is part of history.
I think it's so important that
those of us with a platform, we
we make our voices
heard, you know?
We encourage others to do
good for others and to do so
with humility and and class.
Nice...
[chuckles]
Arse. But I don't have my...
Oh my God, Anthony, you arsehole.
[Anthony] That's right.
Its me Arsony! I'm here to talk.
You're such a prat.
Nobody should be subjected
to that. You're...
You're so horrid.
You'll get plus 1000 for that.
Whoa!
You seem to have done
rather good job out here.
I don't often experience
a sense of pride for you,
but there you are.
Even when you're being nice,
you're condescending.
What are the bin bags for?
There's plenty of
boxes in there.
Well, some of this is rubbish.
It just needs throwing out.
You what? Rubbish?
Nobody gave you permission
to throw any of this out.
[Anthony] Oh, I bet you'll
be keeping any jewelry
you find though, eh?
What exactly are you implying?
I'm not implying anything.
I'm outright calling you
a self-centered, selfish,
self-involved, me me me
money grabbing cow.
How I ever thought I could
co-exist with you is beyond me.
You're disgusting.
I'm disgusting?
You're prepared to
throw Pops' stuff out
without even consulting me.
Oh, so you've got it all
cataloged, have you?
You know the history of
everything in this bloody house.
All right, smartarse.
What's this?
[music fades in]
I can't believe
you don't remember.
Nana gave this to him.
[Anthony] It's an
old anniversary gift.
You remember when
he used to tell us
about the night he proposed.
Under the brightest
sun in the solstice?
With all their friends present.
Get lost. You're so full of it.
Or you would remember that
if you actually gave a shit.
Get lost! You.
You think you're so
above everyone else.
You've always got
these snidey comments.
Well, you're just a spiteful,
hateful, sad little man.
Yeah, well, you're a...
[Nathan] Great.
[Anthony] Oy!
No, no, don't be stopping.
This is brilliant.
Fuck's sake. Nathan.
No, I mean, I mean.
I mean, guys.
Guys, guys, just stop.
Just stop it.
Stop stop stop stop stop.
You see?
This isn't helping.
We are supposed
to be helping a
man who loved us.
All of us.
A man who cared about us.
So much, he mentioned
it in his will.
A man that gave us everything.
To give us a loving home.
And you two, you want to.
You want to bicker
and argue and die.
Well, I can't take it anymore.
You need to pull
your act together.
[whispers] Put it
together, yeah?
And I mean, now.
Yeah.
[footsteps]
You know,
I would actually
give that little
twat a pat on the back
if it wasn't for the fact
he was doing it
all for his camera.
Yeah.
[Amy] I really appreciate you
working overtime at the weekend.
[Amy] Could you clear
my schedule on Monday?
I'm gonna take it
as a personal day.
But I don't want to drop
the ball on anything urgent.
So if you could send
me next weeks itinerary?
I'll check in with you later.
Okay.
Thanks.
[music]
[Nathan] Amy!
[Anthony] Oh, look.
It's Miss Universe.
Come to bless us mere mortals.
[laughs]
Oh oh...
[soft grunt while hugging]
[Anthony] Easy, knobber.
Oh, you don't know
your own strength, Nate.
I have been doing some working
out, like running and stuff.
Yeah, running
your mouth. More like.
Um...
Nathan.
[laughs softly] Oh,
Any word from Si?
Oh what? Super Si?
Yeah, he's in the phone box.
Getting changed into
his costume as we speak.
[Amy clears throat]
[footsteps]
They seem a little on edge.
You should have
seen him yesterday.
Ant was at his worst.
[Amy] Can imagine.
Yeah.
Couldn't get a word
out of Ant about Si.
Si?
Uh hmm.
[Tammy] He should
be on his way, but
he's had a bit
of trouble recently.
So, I'm not gonna
pressure him with time.
Trouble?
[Amy Is he okay?
You haven't heard?
Si and Carrie broke up.
She moved everything
out of the house.
[Amy] Really?
Yeah.
Poor Si.
Yeah, yeah.
No, no, it's actually, it's
been pretty rough on him.
Yeah, if you ask me, this
is the best thing for him.
Yeah.
It's like, both of us
gossiping in the corridors.
Like the old days.
[laughs] Yeah. Yeah.
Except this time you're
not subjecting me to
some weird makeover experiment.
Yeah. Well, yeah.
Nathan.
What the hell?
Nathan!
Nathan! Nathan!
Nathan.
Nathan.
Nathan!
You absolute perv.
Why is there a camera
in the toilet?
Oh, it's the diary room.
Like in Big Brother. Yeah.
This says 'Dairy Room'.
What were you gonna do?
Milk us?
[Nathan] I, I would never do...
[Tammy] Oh it's
alright, Nathan.
I think it was quite.
You know, therapeutic.
Just sitting there,
talking to the camera,
letting off some steam
for change.
[Anthony] For a change?
As if talking inane bollocks,
five times a day,
on your live stream
isn't the same thing.
[Amy] That's besides the point.
Can you move the camera
from the toilet, please?
It's disgusting.
And creepy.
[Tammy] Don't move it, Nate.
I'll need it later.
What are you laughing at?
[Anthony] Me?
Yeah.
[Anthony] Nothing.
[knocks on door]
Si, you made it.
[Simon] Good to see you, Aims.
And you, Ant.
Si...
[metal clanks]
Nate's doing...
Yeah, well...
How is Pop?
[Simon] Confused.
Um, keeps calling out for Nana.
I didn't know it'd
gotten this bad.
Yeah.
[metal clanks]
[music]
So, you good?
Yeah.
As good as one
can be, considerate.
Yeah.
I heard you and Carrie split.
I'm so sorry. Si.
Yeah.
A few weeks back.
What happened?
Work...
My schedule mostly.
Travel.
She said,
it's hard for us to
maintain a relationship when
we're always in
different time zones.
[laughs]
Yeah, I know that feeling.
You know, I always thought
she would be excited
about the travel.
Want to come along with me.
There was always
room for two in...
Dubai, Zurich,
Shanghai, wherever.
Those are some great places.
Dubai sand dunes at sunset
are just incredible.
You've been before?
Yeah, a few times.
I'm surprised we haven't
bumped into each other
at an airport or two.
Hong Kong last month
was a whirlwind.
Right?
I was in Monaco
at the same time.
We are like
ships passing in the night.
You mean like, planes
crossing paths in the sky?
Yeah. Something like that.
[Tammy] Fine.
I'll make you one.
[Anthony] What
kind of selfish cow
only makes a tea for herself?
Eh, knobber?
What are you two
whispering about?
Si was just boring me
with his work schedule.
[music fades in]
Did anyone get
that cupboard open?
I think it's stuck.
Jesus fucking Christ!
[Anthony] Who invited
the undertaker?
[Nathan] Oh, my God, it's him.
Van's outside.
[Simon] Cheers, thanks, mate.
[keys jingle]
That's a wrong'un that is.
What? Tarquin?
Oh! He's lovely.
Tarquin?
Fucking Tarquin?
You taking the piss?
What?
He's a good bloke.
Brilliant on a saxophone.
[music starts]
What?
[music]
[music stops]
It's a bit calmer
out here, isn't it?
Changed a lot, this place.
Barely recognize it.
Ant's redecorated it.
Yeah?
He's done a really good job.
Remember that shed?
Filled with all sorts of stuff.
You used to hide in there.
I'd have to come find you.
Hide?
That was strategic solitude.
You always knew how to ruin
my peaceful moments.
You um...
How was it meeting your
your birth parents?
Yeah.
Easing into it.
It's a little bit
strange, though.
I've not mentioned
it, to the others.
Well.
Well, I'm glad it all
worked out for you.
You can be surprisingly helpful.
Not sure I would have
done it without your nudge.
Oh...
Well, you definitely
wouldn't have.
[both laugh]
Do you remember that pond?
I remember Tammy falling in.
Oh, when Nana
had Pops fill it in.
Not long after Martin
run off, right?
Yeah. Martin was
a strange kid.
[Amy chuckles]
I always wondered
what happened to him.
Martin wasn't the first
one to disappear, you know.
I remember hearing about others,
but it was before my time.
It just...
It always seemed
so odd, you know?
Martin and Nana.
They used to argue all the time.
And then one day,
poof! He's gone.
Me, Si, Anthony, Nathan, Amy.
We were all the last
ones to be fostered here.
Nana died
ten years after we
all flew the coop.
And there was a surprising
lack of foster children
at the funeral.
Oh, it makes you wonder.
I'm surprised...
Si stuck around, you know?
But he's always been
overprotective of Amy.
Like...
Like her own personal
guardian, you know?
Any new thing and
he's there just
blowing everything
into, out of proportion.
Nana and Pops, they could...
They could see...
That Amy was getting,
getting dependent on Si.
Running to him rather than
dealing with it herself or,
or going to them, you know?
Nana and Pops were worried that
it wasn't healthy, you know?
She wasn't going to be able
to stand on her own two feet.
But Amy...
She was always the precious one.
Always had the boys
sniffing around.
That was...
Yeah. There was this...
There was this one guy.
He was...
He was old.
He was... a real creep.
And he followed her home
from school one day.
[imitates a bang]
Si.
He flew off the handle.
[grunts] I don't know
the ins and outs, but...
[excited laugh]
It scared him off.
Nana and Pops, they
they knew then that, Si's
need to protect, it was too...
It was too intense. You know?
It was coming from
a good place, but
lit was starting
to suffocate, Amy.
It was then that, Nana
and Pops, they deci...
They decided, they they
needed some space. So...
Si, he went...
He went to stay with Anthony.
It was all very discreet.
But Amy, she...
She managed to find,
you know, her own
own two feet. That's the
thing, Nana and Pop, they...
They always had their
way, but they never
they never wanted
any fuss, you know?
To have to explain anything.
Answer any questions.
But why?
Why go to all that trouble?
Just makes me think,
you know, were they...
Were they scared?
But scared of what? You know?
What were they hiding?
Was it Martin?
The disappearances, the secrets?
[exhales]
It's always been like that here.
Secrets.
The whispers.
People turn a blind eye.
[knocking]
[Anthony] Oy, Tammy.
Hurry up. I need to shit.
Never a dull moment
in this house.
[music]
[chanting]
You know, Pops used to say
a bright morning star, will
bring a day of clarity.
And that just like always
resonates with me.
You know?
Oh, Pops looks so young here.
This was way before my time.
What's with the flowers?
Flowers?
[Anthony farts]
Again? Disgusting! Oh my god.
Have you got a minute,
Nate? For a little chat.
[Nathan] Yeah. Sure.
Yeah?
[Simon] You remember my
mate, Gavin, don't you?
Yeah. Gavin. I love Gavin.
Yeah. You always did like him.
Well, you know what, Nate?
I sent Gavin a link to your
little, um... home movies.
My films?
Yeah, I guess you
could call them that.
Well anyway, Gavin's had a look.
[Nathan] Oh, yeah?
What did he think?
I bet...
I bet, he loved 'Pigeons'.
Yeah. Let's not get
ahead of ourselves.
Listen. Story.
Narrative. Conceptually.
Let's face it, it's not
your strong suit, is it?
You're never going to impress
anyone with any of that.
And that's my view.
Gavin, didn't put it quite the
same. But... Well, we did agree.
You can't just pump out
shit for the sake of it.
He didn't like my films?
Not really, mate. No.
But you do have some talent.
Gavin said, your
editing is top notch.
He was really impressed.
Oh wow.
And we had a chat and with a
little bit of arm twisting...
He's willing to give you one
month trial working for him.
What?
Paid. All right?
He's just come off the back of
some really interesting work.
Doing fashion shows.
Business is starting to take off
and he could use another editor.
I want to write
and direct, really.
Nate, please be serious.
This is everything
I've ever wanted.
A proper job in the industry.
Yeah, I suppose so.
Don't look so glum.
You are what? 30, 32?
I'm not that old.
What have you got to
show for all of this?
I won the Penge
Independent Screen series.
I'm being serious, Nate.
Look at the rest of us.
Amy? Doing great.
Tammy?
It's a bad example.
All right. Me?
Hyper successful and loaded.
And you?
Oh, you have
literally got nothing.
Tammy tells me
you've just lost a job.
I...
Yeah, I was bad at time keeping.
Don't let Gavin down.
You do want this job, right?
Yeah, yeah, I guess.
Good.
And don't let me down.
Stuck my neck out for you.
Reputation.
It's everything.
[music]
[Tammy] Let's see what's behind
door number one.
Has Nathan been staying here?
Looks like it.
Nathan!
Nathan!
Come here.
What's this?
It's 'Pigeons' on Blu-ray,
obviously.
[Simon] What?
Oh, it's a mock up.
I've had enough of
your crap, Nate.
You've been staying here.
Sponging off Pop?
He's been sick. In
and out of hospital.
You just been here scrounging?
That explains it. I...
I knew he'd moved out of his
bedsit and got trouble at work.
He was caught filming people
in the supermarket toilets.
[Simon] You were doing what?
[Tammy] And he wasn't
just filming people.
He was interviewing people
to see if the toilet was
a communal experience.
[Tammy] Can you believe that?
[Simon] It's always been the
same with you, isn't it?
Even as a kid, you were
placed in foster care.
For being a voyeur.
Always filming people.
And look at you now.
Just simple home removal.
And you've got cameras
set up everywhere.
Calm down, Si.
It was for Pops.
[Simon] Look at
yourself, Nathan.
No girlfriend.
Lost your job,
perving up the toilets.
Kicked out of your home.
You're a burden.
And to Pop with his dementia.
[music fades in]
[Amy] Nathan.
[Amy] Nathan.
[door slams shut]
Oh, what the fuck's going on?
[Simon] Nathan...
Filming women in toilets.
He's got no job.
All his crap's in here.
Oh, you stupid fuck.
Yeah.
Yeah well done. Super Si.
Nate's been staying here.
He's been looking after Pop.
He's been cooking his meals,
and he's been helping him
in and out of the shower.
And he's been wiping his arse...
Which is a damn, Si, more
than you lot have done.
But he did...
Did lose his job, Ant.
[Anthony] Because he was late!
And he was late because
he was here with Pops!
Unlike you selfish fucks.
And. Yeah. Okay. Yeah.
He was caught
filming in the toilet...
But he got a warning for that.
That's not why he was fired!
Should be ashamed of yourselves.
Especially you.
He looks up to you.
I'm gonna go find him.
[door latch opens]
[door latch closes]
- [Tammy] Oh...
Taminators...
Families...
You can't live with them...
Can't yell at them for
past indiscretions.
[calm music]
We're nearly out of bread.
Nathan.
Yeah, Pops?
You always used to like
it when you come here.
Even when you were very little.
Yeah, yeah, I suppose I did.
About the house.
I know I'm not always there.
But I see you taking
care of everything.
Taking care of me.
It's nothing, Pops. Really.
You're a good boy.
You always were.
[Nathan chuckles]
Thanks, Pops.
Those films you make.
You still making them?
[Nathan chuckles]
Yeah.
Yeah I am.
I used to make those films
back in the day.
Did we bring any bread?
Yeah, Pops.
We did.
[music fades in]
[music]
[muffled car sounds]
[keys jingle]
[paper bag rustles]
[Anthony exhales]
Don't worry, your
milkshakes in there.
And your little toy.
Well thanks, Ant.
You don't half run fast.
I told you.
I've been doing some running.
What? From the police?
[laughs softly]
Ant.
All this filming...
Is it...
Is it stupid?
I mean, like
me... doing it?
Am I really bad at it? Like...
Like Si says?
Oh, don't listen to Si.
I don't know what's up with him.
Seems on edge.
Stressed, you know?
I think he and Carrie split.
[Anthony sighs]
Oh, no one tells me
shit these days.
Me neither.
I just hear about it through
Tammy's live streams.
Bloody Tammy.
What am I going to
do with you lot, eh?
[Nathan chuckles]
I least thought Si
had his shit together.
He don't take rejection well,
does he?
I think it's to do with
all this, you know?
Being fostered.
I think like, he feels
like he doesn't belong.
Or that we're all going
to give up on him.
I don't think he realizes
we've all been there.
I know we ain't normal.
I know we ain't
blood related, but
it's important, you know?
Nana and Pops, they...
They really loved us.
They saw us as their kids.
They wanted the
best for all of us.
I know.
[takes deep breath]
Yeah, I know, Pops
gone a bit mental, now.
Can't remember what day of the
week it is and all that. But...
You know he...
He still loves us... deep down.
Thing is Nate,
now he's in that home,
things are gonna change.
I don't think the others
like me very much.
Oh, don't be so silly, Nate.
Of course they like you.
Who has a bad word
to say about you?
I just... I just feel like...
I get in the way sometimes.
Like I really upsets Si
by staying with Pop.
Nathan listen, look. Um...
I know you've been helping Pop.
You've been
cooking his meals and
helping him in and
out of the shower.
God knows what else.
They don't know that.
They're not here like I am.
Me and you, we're
here all the time.
Tammy?
Maybe, once a month
might drop by.
Amy?
[sighs] I don't even know
the last time I saw her.
It's been about a year.
And Si?
Well...
I might get a text from him
every now and then.
Nothing major.
You know, we used to be so much
closer when we were younger.
But with everything
going on here it's...
I remember what you were like.
[laughs]
Always getting in trouble
filming through
people's windows.
It was research for my films.
[laughing] Don't give
me that, codswallop.
I know you had a thing for
the neighbor's daughter.
What was her name?
Jenny.
[chuckles] Jenny, I see. Yeah.
You ain't even
denying it, are you?
[laughs]
You know what?
I actually saw her
the other week.
Did you now? You dark horse.
[chuckles]
She actually...
Yeah, she was
popping in on her mum.
And she asked me
to go for coffee.
But...
I was too busy with Pops. So...
Did you get her number?
Yeah.
Oh, so...
You have, finally got
an interest in birds.
And by birds,
I mean women, Nate.
[both laugh]
Obviously. Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, I wanted to see Si.
Speak to him.
Um...
Make sure he looked
after you and the girls
before I said anything.
See, um...
Well, I haven't actually
told anyone this yet, but...
I'm not going to be
around in a few months.
What? What do you mean?
I've had an offer on the lot.
[clicks tounge] Huge offer.
Too big to refuse, really.
Means I can just
relax, give up work.
Take it easy.
And...
[deep exhale]
And I've been looking at
properties in Spain and...
I've been thinking
a lot about it. And...
Now that Pop's been
properly looked after...
It's time.
Things have been a mess
here the last six months.
I just need to reset, you know?
But you...
I'm going to miss you, Ant.
[chuckles softly]
[chuckles softly]
Is it a lot of money?
Yeah. It is.
But I ain't going nowhere
till you found yourself
a new place to live.
And a new job.
Well, actually...
Simon's got this mate.
Gavin.
And he has offered
me a job, editing
at his production company.
Oh, that's brilliant news.
But I would have to
give up my dreams.
No more documentaries.
Foot in the door and all that.
You'd be fucking
brilliant at it.
Well, Si says not to
let him down, but...
He also says my films are shit.
Well...
Si has never been the
easiest to talk to, has he?
I wouldn't take it to heart.
This is exactly what you need.
And you can always stay at mine
till you get yourself settled.
Thanks, Ant.
[Anthony clicks tongue]
I always knew you
were a big softie.
Just...
Well...
Don't tell the others.
I do care though, Nate.
I hate it that we've
become so distanced.
[Nathan] Hmm...
It really upsets me that
Si never reached out.
I never know what's
going on with Amy.
You and Tammy.
You're a bit easier
to keep an eye on.
You both, broadcast your
feelings to the world.
[chuckles]
I know I take the piss
out of you, but...
It's for your own benefit.
I know.
You're the only one
who has my back.
Even if there isn't a
day that goes by that
you don't tell me how
much of a bell end I am.
It's via by text,
voice note, or email.
Which I don't
remember giving you.
How else am I going to
let you know, knobber?
Carrier pigeon?
[both chuckle]
I just...
I just thought it
would be different.
You know? All of us
being back together.
All I've ever wanted
was a family.
It's not like that, Nate.
In our own fucked up way,
we are a family.
It didn't feel like
it back there.
Well...
What you need to realize
is that we've had a lot
to deal with over the years.
Alright? With...
Si and Amy's drama.
Having to deal with Tammy's ex.
What's his name?
- Terry.
- Terry.
Yeah. Terry stealing our money.
Martin running away.
Nana passing.
We've had a lot to deal with.
And it's not personal,
when it blows up like that.
[keys jingle]
Anyway,
all this talk is
making me hungry.
You ready, knobber?
[softly] I don't know.
Oh, come on.
Everyone's probably
calmed down now.
Alright.
Come on.
[footsteps]
[paper bag rustles]
There's enough there
for everyone.
[Amy]Thank you, Nathan.
It's very kind.
It was Ant.
He bought them.
Tam there is a veggie
burger in there for you.
Oh, there is?
Remember, when you got
that bacon sandwich
because you didn't
know I was veggie?
Oh, I knew.
You're such a dick.
I'll take that as a compliment.
Bite me.
No, thanks. You're
nutrient deficient.
Will you two just
give it a break?
Nathan.
This has been a
very stressful time.
And I shouldn't
have spoken before
I knew the whole situation.
It's alright, Simon. Shall we...
No, no, no... Nate. No.
No. I think Si has more to say.
Oh, does he?
Yeah.
I won't do it again.
And...
I'm so happy that
you've been here for Pop.
We're all very
proud of you, Nate.
It's alright, Simon. I just...
No, Nate. No, no.
I think Simon has one
more thing to say.
[Anthony] It starts with
an 'S' and ends in a 'Y'.
Come on, Si.
You can say it.
You too, Tammy.
What?
Well, what do we usually say
when we make a cock up?
Guess you would know,
seeing as you cock up a lot.
Oh, and you've always been so
perfect, haven't you? Super Si.
I'm sorry, Nathan. I...
I genuinely thought
you'd lost your job
for being a creepy pervert.
Oh, that was god awful, Tam.
Well I...
I'm sorry about the whole
sponging off Pop thing as well.
I mean, technically, though,
it was Simon who
said that first...
Look, Tammy just...
[Tammy] I'm sorry
for the jumping in.
It's alright.
Like... you weren't to know.
Oh...
Thank you.
Nathan.
I'm sorry.
[Simon] I shouldn't have
taken my anger out on you.
[rustling]
[Nathan] Oh, it's
all right, Si.
[Nathan sniffs]
[Nathan] Oh and you
can tell Gavin I'll do it.
I'll take the job.
[deep exhale]
Well...
This is awkward as Nathan
filming one of his coworkers
on the shitter.
[laughing]
[Anthony] Right.
Come on, let's dig in.
Who ordered what?
Come on... Come on
guys, let's eat.
[chatter]
[music]
[rustling]
[chatter]
[chatter]
[laughing]
[music]
[laughing]
I can't remember the last time
we were together like this.
[Tammy] I can.
[music fades out]
[Anthony] Hey, let's
not think about that.
We all miss her.
Not one more than Pop, though.
Hey, Tammy.
You'll remember this.
During your first few weeks here
and, we all went off
for this long weekend,
Um... to one of
those manmade caves.
I can't remember
where it was now.
Long barrows.
[Anthony] Yeah.
That's it. Yeah.
And on the way back,
we got stuck in traffic.
And Tammy decided to
entertain us all by singing.
And it was so horrific.
Alright, it was so bad...
[laughing]
That the guy in
the car next to us
actually wound down his window
and told her to shut up.
[everyone laughs]
What were you singing, Tam?
Oh, I can't remember.
It was um...
'What's Up?' by
four non blondes.
I thought it was good.
[everyone laughs]
They just loved taking
us places, didn't they?
[Anthony] Yeah.
Do you remember the,
the Beltane festival, Ant?
[laughs]
Where they used to hang
out sheets in the woods,
And we had to, everybody
had to paint on them.
Me and you got scolded
for drawing cocks on them.
Yeah.
[everyone laughs]
And these two, right?
They pretended that they weren't
the ones who wrote the words...
It said 'Pussy Cat'.
'Pussy Fat'.
'Pussy Cat'.
I was there.
[Amy] Totally, dear.
I think my first memory
in the house was...
Yeah, Pops took me
out to feed the birds.
It was so nice. I...
[everyone laughs]
Don't tell me, that's
where it started.
Well, where what started?
[everyone laughs]
What?
Where what started?
I miss this.
Well
hopefully we can
do it again before
this one heads off to Spain.
You what?
Um, well, yeah. Um...
Ant?
Look, nothing's concrete, but...
I've had an offer on the lot.
Huge one, actually.
And, you know,
with everything
going on, I thought,
might be nice to just take
that lump sum and just...
Fuck off. Never work again.
[footsteps receding]
[Amy] Tammy.
[Anthony] Nice one, knobber.
Sorry.
Good on you, Ant.
Get out while you can.
I'm being honest.
I'm thinking of doing the same
thing in the next five years.
Um...
I think it's best if
we call it a night.
Reconvene in the morning?
Yeah, probably for the best.
Come on, give us your plate.
[Anthony] Come on, then.
[music]
[footsteps]
You alright, Tam?
Yeah, fine.
Sure?
Yeah.
Well, come here.
Did we get that cupboard open?
[rustling]
Where's my screwdriver?
Nathan.
Nate!
[cupboard clatters open]
[exhales sharply]
Fucking stinks in here.
What's in there?
Loads of stuff.
I remember these.
[Amy] Bit weird.
[Anthony] Fucking hell.
[Amy] I really
should get going.
I don't need to see any of this.
[Anthony] Oh, no, no, no.
You ain't going anywhere.
[Tammy] Is that Martin's bag?
[bag rustles]
[zip opens]
His birth mother
gave him this cap.
He would never leave it.
He wore it everywhere.
[Tammy] This isn't right.
Martin wouldn't have left this.
Something's happened to him.
Fuck off.
[Tammy] I know you
two feel the same.
They filled in the pond
just after Martin's
disappearance.
And Nana barely spoke
for weeks after that.
It's just...
It's just a load of
fucking old junk.
Don't make a mountain
out of a molehill.
[Tammy] Oh. Junk masks?
Weird cult stuff?
Martin's bag?
Nah.
Something's happened to him.
You always blow things
out of proportion, don't you?
There's a logical
explanation to all of this.
Logical?
How is any of this logical?
We owe it to Martin to
find out the truth.
[Si] I agree, Tammy,
It's very weird.
But, what's the point in
dredging up all of this now?
Pops' condition, he
doesn't remember much.
[Tammy scoffs]
So what?
We just brush it
under the carpet?
Yeah.
They did a lot of
that around here.
And you, you're just scared.
Of what we'll find out.
No, bollocks.
I just don't want to
drag the family through
any unnecessary drama.
[Tammy] Fine.
We all call the police and
they can figure it out.
Over what? Opening a bloody bag?
We were all naughty kids
before we came here, Tam.
Martin used to set fire to shit.
Doesn't shock me whatsoever
that he ran off.
Ant's right.
This isn't a matter
for the police.
Let's just calm down.
[Nathan] Guys...
There might be
something in this.
[box rattles]
'The Eye of Yaldabaoth...'
'Hymns of the Night Mother'
'Alter of the Eclipse'?
It's weird.
And you all know it.
Let's just watch one.
And put it to bed.
Fine.
I'll pick.
[clears throat]
Okay.
Let's have fun.
Good evening.
Amidst a significant uptick in.
Avian Influenza
cases in the capital,
the Mayor of London has decreed
its city and its boroughs,
a no fly zone.
We are now joined by a
local resident who wishes
to express their concerns
at the recent developments.
[imitating pigeon sounds]
That must be really
hard for you.
Can you tell me more
about that, please?
[imitating pigeon sounds]
I'm really, really
sorry to hear that.
[imitating pigeon sounds]
I thank you for your time.
Back to you in the studio.
[Anthony] Nathan,
what the fuck was that?
Nathan, is all of
this gear yours?
I...
Nathan, do you own
all this cult stuff?
No, no. Just that DVD.
It must've got mixed up
with all this other stuff
at some point.
[Simon] So, what's on all
the other discs, then?
Well, I'm not
waiting to find out.
Right.
It's my turn to choose.
[man chanting] 'O Moloch
ancient and mighty, in your gaze
we find truth.'
[fire crackling]
'O great one
hear our call, [audio glitches]
in your shadow we gather.'
'Grant us the strength from
the depths of the night,
and the wisdom of the ages.'
'Let our path be guided
by your eternal flame.'
'Bestow upon us,
[maniacal laughter]
O great protector,
the secrets that lie in
spirits of the night.'
'O magnificent phallus,
[audio glitches]
penetrate us with
unrelenting force
so that we may nurture
your enlightened spawn
with the milk from our
[maniacal laughter]
heavy breasts.'
In your honor, we say...
Moloch Veneratus.
[everyone chanting]
Moloch Veneratus.
Now, please disrobe.
[on video] Bring in the goat.
Oh... What the hell?
[goat bleats]
Well...
I...
Christ.
I'm not sure Christ had much
to do with that one Si.
Fantastic dialogue and
such enigmatic scenery.
I don't know about anyone else,
but I was getting
seriously bad vibes.
The lighting, those candles,
they set the mood brilliantly.
[Anthony] Nate, enough.
We have to do
something about this.
[Simon] What are we gonna do?
Let's just bin the lot of it.
I'm never complaining about
an old games night ever again.
[video continues on TV]
What was that?
A ritual? Sacrifice?
Oh my god.
Did they sacrifice
Martin to Malcolm?
Moloch.
Whatever.
Listen, we need to
watch the rest of them.
Get to the bottom of this.
Get to the bottom
of what exactly?
Oh, wait.
We used to do
do stuff like this
all the time as kids.
Stonehenge, the Solstice...
It's just a bit of dressing up.
Slap and tickle.
Why were they locked
in a cupboard?
[Anthony] I don't know, Aims.
We have to watch them.
[Nathan] I wonder
who the producer was.
What?
Look, all I'm saying is that
they had a busy social life.
Lots of parties, late nights.
Who cares if there was
a bit of role play?
We never saw any of it.
All right.
It's too late to talk
about any of this.
Let's just go get a
good night's sleep
and we'll figure
it out tomorrow.
Maybe watch a few more.
Make sure there's nothing
damning on there.
Deal?
Deal. And I'll
bring my notebook.
What time?
Say... ten-ish.
Okay, I'll be there.
10 a.m. sharp.
Me too.
Agreed.
Oh, and knobber.
You better not stay up.
Knocking one out to these.
[Nathan laughing]
Me? Never.
You're having a laugh.
[music fades in]
[rustling]
What's the time?
9:30 a.m.
[Nathan] Are you sure
we should be doing this?
What about the girls?
[Anthony] Don't
worry about them.
Let's just fuck all this
off and forget about it.
[Tammy] What the actual fuck?
[Anthony] Look, we're
just clearing up, okay?
I'm going to take all this...
[Tammy] You sneaky bastards.
Umm... What's a shovel for?
Never you mind.
What's with the shovel?
[metal clanks]
And you? Filming?
Instead of stopping them?
[Nathan] I am just documenting.
You said that we'd sleep on it.
That we decide on it together.
It's not like that.
You could be
covering up a crime.
Yeah, or we could just be
chucking out a bag of old junk.
But you don't know that.
Think of all the kids that
pass through this place.
They could have sacrificed them.
They could be buried outside.
This bollocks is exactly why
Si and I are dealing with this.
You're just a
bloody drama queen.
Back me up here, Aims!
[Anthony] Oh, no, no.
Don't influence her
with your nonsense.
Amy is, as always, in a
little world of her own.
Hey, no need for that.
Oh, no, no.
There is a need for it, Si.
She hasn't been here.
None of you have been here.
Says the one,
swanning off to Spain.
What is it?
The old boys' safe and sound
in the old people's home.
Time for some sangria?
Chat up a few senoritas?
Honestly, Tam.
Yeah, something like that.
You love to give it
the big 'I am'.
But you've done sod all.
I've done sod all?
Oh you really don't know
the half of it, do you?
In fact, no.
Let's... screw this.
Let's clear the air.
Anthony.
[Anthony] No, no, Nathan. No.
She needs to know this.
Tammy.
You remember your...
little problem with Terry?
Who do you think it
was who stepped in
when he screwed you over?
What are you talking about, Ant?
When Terry took off
with your cash...
Who was it that
tried to get it back?
Wasn't a bloody tooth fairy.
It was me.
I even had to get Si involved.
Persuade him to
cough up your cash.
You did what?
[Anthony] Yeah.
And it wasn't just the
money I got back.
I made sure that bastard knew
never to mess with
my family again.
But of course, you wouldn't
know that, would you?
Too busy feeling
sorry for yourself.
You had no right to
interfere like that.
Screw this.
[Anthony] Oh come on, Tam.
No Ant. You try and
control everything.
Fix everything. Well, you can't.
Well, I'm taking this and
I'm going to the police.
I'm going to get the
truth once and for all.
Okay. That's enough.
I will not let you
destroy Pop's reputation.
Pop's reputation means
more than a child's life?
Child?
He's probably married by now.
I said that's enough.
He's probably rotting
where the pond used to be.
Oh, my god, you are
off your rocker.
It's all that live streaming.
It's done you in.
It's warped your mind.
Warped my mind?
What are you trying to say?
Seriously, guys!
It's like you're a mental case.
Tell that to your 'Tam Cam'.
That's enough!
I mean it!
Okay. So let's all just...
Take a moment,
breathe and actually
listen, for once.
[Anthony] Flaming Ada.
The passport princess speaker.
Yeah that goes doubly for you.
[Tammy] You tell him, Aims.
Tammy, let's just, dial down
the dramatics, shall we?
We need cool heads.
Not a soap opera.
That was rude.
[Anthony] Yeah,
but bloody true.
Go play in the traffic.
[Amy] Just...
Watch this, will you?
Look, Martin wasn't
buried in a pond.
Oh my days.
He was buried under
the house, wasn't he?
Yeah. Tragic.
Should have been you.
[Simon] That's not helping.
Tammy, stop.
Go on Amy.
Look, I'm...
I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but
he asked me not to tell anyone.
[Nathan] Who did?
[Martin] Hey, Amy. I...
I got your message.
It umm... it all sounds
a bit crazy over there.
But, I guess I'm...
I'm sorry.
You know, for...
For all the fuss I've caused.
Umm...
I shouldn't have asked you
to cover for me all this time.
But, yeah. But play them this.
Yeah, well, one day, I...
I saw an opportunity to,
to get out of that bloody town.
And I took it.
I ran.
I am...
Yeah.
I'm sorry it's taken me
so long to get back to you.
Time zones.
They are a tricky thing.
[man] Martin!
You coming to bed?
It's late.
Listen. I need to go, but...
Yeah, I never imagined
in a million years that
you guys would remember me.
Umm...
I'm fine.
[chuckles]
I've been fine.
And, Yeah.
Take care, Amy.
And, well, everyone.
Who's that?
Frank fucking Sidebottom.
Who do you think?
Who?
[laughs]
It's Martin, Nate.
[Amy] There you go. See?
Nana and Pops didn't kill him.
Or anyone for that matter.
Right.
Right.
He looks good.
Happy even.
I, I need to apologize.
For keeping Martin's
secret all these years.
I didn't know what to do.
And when we found his bag,
everything just
spiraled out of control.
It's fine.
You did what you
thought was best.
All right, come on then.
Hey, Tammy.
I'm really sorry Tam.
I should never have
raised my voice like that.
And...
About Terry.
It wasn't about the money.
It's the fact you
went behind my back.
I thought I was helping.
I thought that's
what you needed.
Remember what Pop used to say?
Strength
is like the rock in the ocean,
not the tempest
that rages against it.
I'm really sorry Tam.
But I'm here for you now.
In fact, I'm here
for all of you.
Thanks, Ant.
[Simon] Shall we?
Let's get this
over and done with.
Yeah.
[indistinct chatter]
[chatter]
[chatter]
This room's looking
pretty much done.
How much is there to pack?
Umm, just the bathroom and
I think my stuff.
Great.
Who's that?
Pop!
Come on.
[Tammy] He's freezing.
Pop?
[Si] Yeah, I think...
[Anthony] Get him a blanket!
Come on.
Sit down here, Pop. Come on.
You're okay. Sit down.
That's it, that's it.
Come on, come on.
[deep exhales]
[softly] Just wait.
My robe?
Yeah?
It is your robe.
Oh.
Amy.
So gentle like a swan.
Blessed by the night's mother.
My mask?
No. That one.
This one?
Patricia...
The fun, the games, the parties.
Their so...
Don't worry about that now, Pop.
Let's get yourself settled.
You must've been
out there for hours,
why didn't they call?
[Pop] In the veiled darkness
[muttering] where
the shadows reign,
we stand beneath the
gaze of the great Moloch.
He's delirious.
[music fades in]
Strong as an oak...
My Anthony...
Roots... reach to
the fires below.
And branches out stretch to
heavens above.
You, the falcon...
Soaring in the sky.
Ever-watchful from above.
My canary...
Singing out for all to hear.
Ah, Nathan...
A Pigeon?
An owl...
For owls
are not what they seem.
[calm music]
I'm glad.
You're all here.
[calm music]
[couch rustles]
[music]
Reminding me we make memories
every single day.
I, my life is very pretty,
but really still.
I need to start living,
and I will.
But there's a part of me
this way.
There's a part of me
that's waiting.
The best part of me is waiting
for. For.
You. So you.
You know you don't.
Oh. Oh.
Hello, then.
You who?
000, I'm.
000. Only love.
Oh, hello.
Hello.
[music fades out]
[chuckles]
Families are weird, right?
Whether it's biological.
Or like...
Can I actually
say biological now?
Or is it genetically linked?
You know? You don't know?
No? No idea? No? Okay.
Eh...
We should cut
that bit out right?
[clears throat]
You set?
[camera rattles]
Or fostered,
like me.
Adoption, celebrities love that.
Fostering is in essence of
a group of people
living together.
- They may not...
- [camera man] I mean...
That is what a family is, mate.
[soft chuckle]
I mean,
that's what family
really is, isn't it?
A group of people
living together.
Vibing.
They might make
each other happy,
or they might hate each
other's guts.
Sometimes the parents go mental
and everyone end up dead.
[chuckles]
Every family has
a story to tell.
And this is the story
of my family.
[camera man] Can I
get that tenner now?
Yeah, yeah, fine.
[camera rattles]
[Nathan] Wait.
Hey, pal, I've got
like, 20 minutes left.
Hey!
Hey hey, pal!
Come back!