Things Unsaid (2022) Movie Script

1
Are you hiding from me?
You're the one hiding
behind the camera.
Now get your eyes in the light
and look to your left.
Now back at the camera.
Look at the camera, not me.
I'll get it later.
What?
The intruder is back.
The light changed. Never mind.
You're a real pest, aren't you?
Come here.
I'll make photos of him
and post them online.
We'll just have to avoid
talking about his character.
I have to fix the roof before
the rain makes it worse.
Weren't you going to work
on the textbook?
This is more urgent.
You just don't want
to make a decision.
Who did you see there?
Is that Maya?
- You are here already?
- Surprise.
It's you... I expected to see a
little girl and you're... all grown up.
Weren't you coming next week
with Marta and Teo?
No. Thank god I'll get
some peace from them.
Sorry if I'm bothering you.
I was going to stay with my friend,
but there wasn't room.
I called you.
No worries.
It's great that you came.
How long has it been
since you were here?
Five years or so. Before
we went to Prague, I think.
Remember when you
made me do your braids?
I remember you were no good.
This is your dog?
- No.
- Yes.
No. It's a stray dog.
I keep telling Anna we should adopt it,
but she doesn't want to.
Come in, you must be exhausted.
- How long was the trip?
- Oh, three hours...
- This one is good.
- Yes, just needs a bit more contrast.
- Morning.
- Good Morning.
Coffee smells good.
- How was last night?
- Nice. We didn't stay long.
What's wrong with these?
Sorry, but the light was just perfect.
You're very photogenic.
Welcome to my world.
Oh, this is you Fillip.
It looks weird though.
Like it has a filter on.
It's not a filter,
it's called Sabattier effect.
Though, you may have heard
of it as solarisation or overexposed.
But, that's not really an accurate word.
- They're for the exhibit.
- What's the effect?
It's when you expose
the print to more light
and the shades
of black and white change.
If they were meant
to be white, they turn black.
And the grays change
a little and the photo
looks kinda like it's a
negative, but not really.
- So it's reversed.
- No, not reversed...
Well, some areas are reversed, but only
the unexposed silver crystals change,
- not all of it, you know?
- No.
I don't get what's so fun about
these old-fashioned photographs.
Old-fashioned...
So when are you going
to take photos of me?
This one doesn't count.
- I can take other photos of you.
- Not for the exhibit?
What's the title or theme...
or whatever you call it, of the exhibit?
Lovers.
- So why can't I be in it?
- Because you're a child.
No, I'm not. I'll be
eighteen in eight days.
Come here.
- Are you taking photos of me now?
- Yes, didn't you want me to?
Well, I am not ready now.
Come on. Those are the best photos.
Wait.
Aren't you supposed to tell me
how to pose?
You've seen too many
George Michael videos.
Yep, they're super sexy.
Sex, that's what sells the photo.
You sound like my mother.
That's not bad... is it?
Well, you don't look
like a typical mother.
Why don't you have children?
Imagine I end up
with a child like you?
And what exactly's wrong with me?
Hey, dog!
No, get back. Get back.
Sit down. Good boy.
- Where did you find these?
- In the garage.
I wanted to develop some old photos
of us, but I couldn't find the film.
I remember this one. You took me to
the beach and we went on a boat.
- My parents used to be so young.
- Yeah, we all used to be.
- Oh, sorry... I mean, they look...
- It's okay, I'm joking.
I have an idea.
We will recreate it.
We'll do the same photo
13 years later.
We can try, but it's going
to be challenging because
someone moved while it was taken.
Well, you will just have to
figure it out, Lady Sabater effect.
- Sabattier.
- Whatever.
I'll go for a ride.
Have to clear my mind.
- Are you still stuck?
- Yes.
Why are you all dressed up for?
I am not dressed up.
This is kinda... casual.
- Are you going to Ohrid?
- Yeah.
- Do you want a ride?
- Thanks, but my friend's picking me up.
And this friend,
does he have a driving license?
Don't know. I didn't ask him.
Probably.
Wait a minute.
I should also take
lessons, but mom says no.
Why?
I am unstable... unreliable...
i would run over someone.
- Have you tried driving?
- Yeah, with a friend.
- We can drive together sometimes.
- Really? That'd be cool.
Gotta go.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Great, I will. You say hi to Teo.
Thank you. Bye.
Maya didn't tell Marta and Teo
she was coming here.
I mean she said she wanted to,
they said 'no' and she came on her own.
So, what do we do?
Are they coming to pick her up?
No. First she was so angry,
but then she said it's fine
as long as we keep an eye on her.
They will pick her up next week,
it's her birthday.
She is a teenager, it's normal.
Maya barely talks to them and
they were hoping that you can maybe...
I don't know, talk to her,
see what's on her mind.
She almost flanked
the school year in Prague.
I don't know what Marta expects,
I can talk to her, sure...
but I can't be her therapist.
No, of course not.
She didn't say to be her therapist just...
I don't know.
Kids are complicated.
Not more than grown ups.
Actually it's easier to make them talk
once they feel they can trust you.
It's late. Maybe we shouldn't
have let her go out.
It's not like we can stop her.
She's eighteen.
Yeah, but, she is under our supervision.
You go to bed if you want,
I'll wait up for her.
It's too hot to sleep anyway.
Keep me posted on
the findings of this supervision.
She's back. Quick, let's get up.
Wait, why can't we say hello?
I don't want her to
think we waited up for her.
But we did.
Come on.
Are you kidding me?
- What are we having for dinner?
- I don't know.
I'm not really hungry,
I may have a salad.
What do you feel like eating, child?
How do I explain my friends
where we are?
- Location doesn't really work here.
- You're having friends over?
No, don't worry. I'm going out,
they will pick me up. I'll eat outside.
- Who actually reads these?
- I am actually writing one.
Oh really?
What's it about?
It's a textbook for first year
students of psychology.
So when can I read it?
Whenever I finish it.
In... three days... five.
So, is it three or five?
I need to decide what to write.
I have one chapter on social psychology
and one on non-verbal communication.
I should choose one.
Okay...
Social psychology is more
about how groups behave,
and non-verbal communication
is about the signals
we send one another
outside of spoken language.
Oh yeah. I know. That's cool.
You can tell what people think
by the little gestures they make, right?
It's not that simple. There's a lot
of sham psychology there.
That's why I'm not sure if it
even requires a whole chapter.
Everyone just treats it like horoscope.
I read the horoscope.
I like the non-verbal communication.
It's more interesting for the students.
Gotta get ready.
Just text me the location.
Text me the location.
Modern times.
- She's grown up.
- And we've grown old.
I saw your photo on Insta.
I like it, it's sexy.
Anna took it.
Did you check out her feed?
It's super cool.
I love it here.
Yeah, it's nice... romantic.
It's cold.
- You're not a virgin, are you?
- No, I just...
I don't feel comfortable here.
And it's cold.
Okay. Come on.
- Maya's not back yet?
- Guess not.
It's midnight.
She said she'd only be two hours.
Is that a motherly instinct
I sense there?
No, it's a legitimate concern.
She hasn't texted or called.
And she is with a guy. Now I understand
why Marta gets so upset.
Let's call her then.
I don't want her to think
she is under supervision.
- You see how complicated kids are?
- No, they are funny.
- She may be back any minute.
- We'll hear her.
I can't.
I'm sorry.
It's been almost a month.
I'm stressed because of these last photos.
I can't get them right.
- You got the umbrella?
- Yes.
Watch out.
You have the original photo?
No, I thought you were going to get it.
- I'll get it. In the darkroom?
- Yes.
I'm going to a party tonight.
They'll be people your age too.
You should come.
- What kind of music?
- Good music.
Jeez. You think I listen to bad music?
You should come and stop sitting
at home like some old people.
Hey, dog!
My daughter liked yours the most.
It's in the garden out back.
Dog?
It looked good in the photographs.
This is the little rascal?
- Hi, I am Fillip.
- Hi.
He looks old.
How old is he?
Cause it looks really old.
I don't know, honestly.
Do you live around here?
Between Ohrid and Struga.
- Do you have other dogs?
- Yeah, plenty.
We wouldn't want him
to be kept on a leash,
he is quite used to
going around on his own.
Don't worry.
But you have to toughen up.
The others will eat you alive.
I'll take him.
We have some other people
who are interested, we'll let you know.
You have his number right?
I was ready to take him now.
Are you serious?
I've wasted my time.
- We have other people interested?
- So, what?
You were to give him to
the first thug you meet?
- We are not speaking?
- What? No, of course not.
You haven't spoken to me all day.
You were working, so was i.
Let's not make a big deal out of it.
I have another candidate for the pup.
You'll like them, they are a family.
So, what shall I tell them?
- I don't know. Fillip?
- Do they live close by?
Ohrid. I can tell them to come here.
No, I'd rather go and meet them.
See what kind of people they are.
Okay, I'll set something up.
This is called a latent image.
We have to reveal it.
There we are.
- Is it good?
- We'll see in a sec.
Now, you have to put it in the stop bath.
This will stop the chemical process.
Then we wash it.
What do you think?
Fillip's ruining it.
He should've smiled with more teeth.
And I look kinda blurry.
We have more prints to develop.
These things take patience and time.
What?
Do these chemicals make you high?
I feel kinda light-headed.
You're such a child.
- That's your doing, child.
- Yeah, I know.
They seemed too naked then.
Such a puritan, huh?
You're not bothered by nudity now?
Not really. Maybe naked men.
Naked women are
more normal to watch.
That's because the marketing
industry has shown us
- more naked women than men.
- Maybe.
Women are kinda gentler, you know.
Their bodies have more symmetry.
Their bodies? It's also your body.
You photograph people.
Would you rather shoot
a naked man or a naked woman?
Women probably.
But for different reasons.
Such as?
When are you going to
photograph me again?
Whenever you want.
Naked?
- I'm off to bed.
- Okay.
Are you still bothered
with the textbook?
- Are you bothered with me?
- No.
I just don't understand
what you want.
What do you mean?
In general. In life. With us.
It's after midnight. Why do you
ask that question now?
If you have something to
say to me, just say it.
Do you have something to say?
Fillip, come on, I really don't like it
when you are psychoanalyzing me.
I'm tired. I am going to bed.
Oh, my friend's a pervert.
You should see his room.
Relax, Okey
Stop.
What the fuck's wrong with you?
What? Don't tell me
you have a boyfriend?
Girlfriend?
You can bring a friend if you want to.
I wouldn't mind two lesbos...
Are you okay?
- What happened?
- Nothing.
Oh, god, you're bleeding.
It's nothing. I fell on my glass.
It's just a scratch.
- This is not a small scratch.
- It's nothing.
You're hurt here too.
I'm fine.
Maya...
Whatever it is, you can tell me.
It's cold. Warm me.
- Maya, you're drunk.
- I'm not.
Why are you up so late?
- Maya, what happened?
- Nothing.
- I fell on some glass.
- Wait. We need to put bandages.
I can do it myself.
What's wrong with her?
I don't know.
She's not up yet?
Will you go and check on her?
You go. I'm making breakfast.
It may be awkward if I go.
She's a girl, maybe she sleeps half naked.
How are you?
You didn't put bandages?
Are you going to tell me what happened?
I told you.
Maya.
I like the tattoo.
You have a gentle touch.
You'll be alright, child.
I'm not a child.
I'm eighteen.
Hey.
Hey.
What happened to you last night?
Oh, quit making such drama about it.
- Did you call your parents?
- Yes, it's fine.
- What are you reading?
- Game theory.
It's like how people play games
with each other in real life?
No, no. This is more about how
people make decisions in life,
and how little rationality
there is in that process.
It sounds a bit boring.
Now you probably regret
entering the room.
No, but I still choose body language.
You wanna take a ride?
- Now?
- Yes.
I need to take a break.
Okay.
Come on.
Now put it in first gear.
Now release the pedal really slowly.
The pedal, you have to
release it really slow.
Try again, slowly.
Slowly.
When you release the pedal,
you have to press the clutch.
I'll run him over.
Get away! Go!
You have to give him a name.
Justin, scram!
Justin...
As in Justin Bieber.
No way. If we're naming him
after a singer, it'll be Elvis.
Elvis? That's such a lame name.
Let's name him after
the guy who sings "Hallelujah".
What was his name? Jeff...
No, no. Then it'll be Leonard.
Leonard, go away!
What did I say about
hitting the brakes?
I got confused by Bob.
Look how he's standing.
- Bob?
- Dylan.
Bob!
Wait, I'll grab him.
Come here.
Come with us.
Come, quickly. Come here.
Come on. Slowly.
- I did it!
- Slowly.
Slowly.
My last offer. Freddie.
As in Freddie Mercury.
I like it.
You like that name, Freddie?
I wanna dip in.
You don't have a swimming suit.
And you might infect the wound.
I can't wait until tomorrow.
The longer you wait, the greater the
pleasure when you have the first swim.
What about all the suffering I will have
because I'm looking at the water
- and I can't swim in it?
- I am serious.
That's how the brain works.
When you wait for
something for a long time
and you finally get it,
the enjoyment is far greater
than if you get it right away.
Come on!
But in the meanwhile
I don't enjoy, I suffer.
But at least you have
something to look forward to.
The waiting itself
is a source of pleasure.
And you know what happens then?
Every time you take a swim afterwards,
the pleasure is smaller.
Come on! The water is warm.
Maya, don't.
Maya, no.
- Shouldn't you go?
- Where?
To see your boyfriend.
I don't have a boyfriend.
We liked each other for a year,
but we've hooked up
and it's over.
I don't understand that...
Liking, hooking up, crush.
Back in my days it was different.
You talk with a girl, you kiss her,
and that's it.
You are boyfriend and girlfriend.
Well, in my time, it's not like that.
First you have sex, and then
if the sex is good, you talk, if not...
I think is really important
to talk openly.
So that theory of yours
that if you wait for something,
the pleasure becomes greater.
It doesn't.
I miss you. M
I can do it.
You wanna go to town tomorrow?
I'm going crazy in this house.
I made plans, going to watch football.
Come on Freddie.
Come on.
Come on.
Ready for new adventures?
How did it go?
They took him. They
seemed like nice people.
The kids are five and six.
He can run around.
Did these come out well?
No, these are other photos, but...
there's no subtext, no story.
There's nothing here.
- You finished the chapter?
- Yes.
Just finished the one on
non-verbal communication.
I'll send it to my colleagues
and see what they think.
Maya seduced you into changing it.
Seduced me?
Did something happen
between you two?
She's flirting with you all the time.
Flirting?
Yes, Anna, that's
what teenagers do.
They still can't distinguish the line
between being cordial and flirt,
- and they flirt to get things.
- Which obviously happened with you.
And not just with me, apparently.
Yes, the only difference is,
I am not responding.
It's not that type of a flirt with you.
She turns to you for consolation,
but you're too selfish to see that.
- I'm selfish?
- Yes. And secretive. It's like...
Like what? Like you're
telling me everything.
- Yes, I do, Anna.
- No, Fillip, you don't.
You're a master of avoidance.
Every questions I ask,
you answer another question.
Every comment is followed by
a psychoanalysis of my personality.
Just once tell me directly
what you're thinking, Fillip. Once.
I know you are using contraception.
We agreed you'd stop.
We said we'll try and see...
I didn't agree to anything.
But you just won't listen.
I keep telling you I am not ready
and you keep pushing me.
I'm pushing you?
You don't want children?
I don't know, Fillip!
You never give me time
to breathe, to think.
We've been married for six years
and you just tell me this now.
I told you I wasn't sure,
from the very beginning.
Now you have all the time you want.
- Where's Fillip?
- Out with some friends.
You want some tea?
So you're done?
- Almost, two more photos.
- Can I see?
Anna, it's burning.
Maya, move.
Wait.
- You got burned?
- No. You? No, I am fine. Let me see.
- It's nothing.
- Okay, let me see.
Don't!
I didn't know you smoked.
Can I have one?
It's bad for you.
Oh come on. And it's not bad for you?
Sorry about earlier.
I got annoyed.
I miss you...
i like being with you.
It's just a phase. It'll pass.
I don't want it to pass.
Good evening, it's Fillip.
I brought you the dog, Freddie.
I will need to get it back.
Maya, can you be my stand
in while I fix the shot?
I'm not dressed well.
I'm not going to...
- Need any help?
- No.
Actually... Do you know
how to work with sandpaper?
Yes.
So, you take this...
And like this.
In one direction.
Can you do it?
Leave it...
Let me see.
My wound's bleeding again.
- You need to put something on it.
- I'm grossed out by these things.
Anna!
Anna's tired of pampering
me. Besides she's busy. You do it.
So, you decided what you're
cooking for me for my birthday?
- What would you like?
- Crme brle.
That's not food.
You have two days to
come up with something.
Jeez, you keep forgetting my birthday.
It's tomorrow, at 17:10.
And how's my chapter going?
Can I read it?
I am not sure 'your' chapter
is going to be in the book.
Why? I though we discussed this.
Body language is the cool stuff.
Do you want to be a cool teacher
or a boring old man?
Have you seen my Sabattier prints?
Which ones?
They are all over the house.
They were in the folder
along with the negatives.
No.
- Did you see them yesterday?
- Nope.
Are you sure you didn't
see them yesterday?
I don't remember. I think no. No.
Hands on the waist can indicate
readiness for action or flirt.
- Which one is it?
- Readiness for action.
- So, you have no idea where my prints are?
- No.
Emphasizing the crotch,
cleavage, wrists,
all signs of seduction in women.
Now I get why Fillip doesn't want
to put body language in his book.
It's not worth stressing about it.
We can make new ones.
We can't make new ones
because the people aren't here.
And the film is missing too.
You can just crop them
from different photos.
Your lovers never look
at each other anyways.
Thanks for the expert advise.
Freddie!
Come here! He is so happy to see us.
Freddie!
Come here! You, cutie!
This is not okay!
Make up your mind,
you want him or not?
- I'm really sorry.
- You can be sorry all you want.
The kids have grown fond of him.
This is not okay.
Come here!
What's going on?
She called half an hour ago
and she brought him back.
He kept running away to the neighbors
and caused them trouble.
Look how happy he is to come home.
That's so... rude.
You don't just take a dog and
then return it like it's expired milk.
What did you want me to do?
Argue with her?
No, just... never mind.
I can't believe you
are so upset he is back.
I am upset that my prints are gone
and a month worth of work with it.
Come on, you'll take new ones,
it's not the end of the world.
Thanks Fillip. This clearly shows
how much you appreciate my work.
It's all a joke to you, what I do.
No, you can't do that, mom.
I am an adult.
I can decide for myself.
I'm sick of you treating me
like I am twelve.
Marta and Maya are at war.
Yeah, I heard.
Marta just sent me a message
we shouldn't let her go out tonight.
I'll talk to her.
Okay, at least call your dad.
No, I'm done explaining
myself to them.
They don't trust me,
they think I take drugs or whatever.
It's annoying.
Okay. Call them and
tell them exactly this.
- I tried.
- Try again, but this time without yelling.
Why don't you come with me?
You'll be my plus one.
- Come on, Maya, just call...
- I'm serious.
That way you can tell them I
don't do drugs and I am in good company.
They will believe you.
At least give me a ride there.
Just going to grab
my purse and we'll go.
You're seriously going with her?
What can I do?
You see how she is.
- She is determined to go anyways.
- Okay, great.
Just make sure you call Marta
and explain your strategy
because I really
don't understand it.
You're cute.
You better be okay with taking
the stairs to the third floor.
- How did you get back?
- Taxi.
Daniel didn't drop you off?
No. I was with other people.
Just be careful, Maya.
You sound like my mother.
You have to protect yourself.
I brought one with me.
You're talking about condoms, right?
Thanks for caring.
Besides, abortions are
so easy to get these days.
- Maya, don't even joke about it.
- I'm not. I'm serious.
That should never
be an option. OK?
It's not as naive as it seems.
It leaves consequences.
Physical and emotional.
Once you do it, your body changes...
And it remembers.
And how do you know?
Good night.
This is really good.
Almost like a crme brle.
Do your parents let
you drink this much?
I'm eighteen, remember?
This pouring of yours indicates
hesitation and fear of making a mistake.
Or, it simply means I'm clumsy.
I've seen you other times.
You always hesitate
when you put sugar in your coffee,
vinegar in the salad.
Non-verbal communication.
That's why I think
it's the right thing to teach.
You're really interested
in psychology lately.
Well, you know... it's fun.
I learn about myself too.
Oh? What did you learn
about yourself?
I don't know. Things.
That people are selfish. They play
games to get what they want.
And sometimes they don't know what
they want and they're even worse.
- Game theory, right?
- Not really.
Game theory is more...
You learned something about people
in general, not about yourself.
I am people too. Although
you think I am just a little brat.
What's bothering you, Maya?
Things unsaid.
I hate things unsaid.
My mother does the same,
she knows what's going on,
but never says it and
never asks me directly.
You do it too...
All grown ups do it.
What things are unsaid between us?
You grown ups keep things unclear
so you can manipulate the other person.
And play on the misunderstanding card.
It's deceitful and hurtful.
She is right.
- Well, you are an expert in that.
- In what?
Manipulation. Your whole exhibit
is based on manipulating photos
until they show what
you want them to show.
Yes, I manipulate photos,
you manipulate people.
I'm tired of this, Fillip.
Not talking, hiding...
Fillip!
Fillip, come here!
He's been hit by a car.
Hey, buddy.
We have to take him to a vet.
Give me a blanket.
Freddie?
Freddie?
I'm sorry.
For what?
I thought you'd feel relieved.
That's cruel.
Cruel?
You know what's cruel?
Somebody ran him over yesterday.
And he suffered all night
and he crawled down here
to die closer to someone that loves him.
That's loyalty, Anna. That's love.
You don't ask for love.
- You ask for obedience.
- I ask for understanding.
I want for us to talk.
You had an abortion?
You never told me?
You never told me about something
so important that happened to you.
It happened to us, Fillip.
To us.
When you left for Canada,
two years ago.
When we were talking about divorce.
I found out I was pregnant,
and I knew we couldn't have a child.
I didn't want to...
I didn't tell you.
You killed our baby?
I was never certain...
It wasn't just your decision to make.
That was our child.
I'm sorry.
I wanted to tell you so many times,
but I couldn't...
What kind of a person are you?
How insensitive does
one have to be to do this?
- I am the same person...
- I gave you everything.
You don't have to work, you don't
have to worry about a thing,
you live the same life you did
20 years ago, no commitments.
I only wanted one
thing from you. One.
You want things from me,
but you don't want me.
What kind of person
doesn't want children?
What is wrong with you?
You don't even
understand what you did.
You don't have
the capacity to understand.
I understand very well, Fillip.
I used to think that
the worst thing that can happen to us
is that we will stop loving each other.
Now I realize the worst thing
that can happen to two people
is that they will see themselves
for who they really are.