Who Were We Running From? (2023) s01e01 Episode Script

[ticking]
[ringing]
Who is it?
[clerk] Hello, ma'am,
this is the front desk.
Go ahead.
The police just called.
They were asking about you,
and they're on their way over here.
I thought you should be aware,
just in case.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Bambi?
Baby, are you awake?
Yes, Mother?
They're coming for us.
[suspenseful music builds]
This is the police! Get on the ground
and put your hands behind your heads!
WHO WERE WE RUNNING FROM?
[music trails off]
[birds cawing]
[quirky, elegant music playing]
[engine turns over]
[girl] The colorful thing
you see there is me.
And the woman in black
who's absorbing the sun is my mom.
And to use her words,
this place is our new hotel,
filled with pinned-on souls
and an evil crowd.
- Have we stayed here before, Bambi?
- I don't think so.
Well, then let's go on in.
Hi there.
[Bambi] Wherever we go,
we always stay at the best hotels.
But we can never stay
at any of them for too long.
- [clerk 1] Welcome.
- Hello there. Welcome, ladies.
- [Bambi's mother] We want a room.
- No problem, let me show you what we have.
Suite, family suite, and standard.
We'll take your best room.
Sure, I'll check what's available.
[clerk 1] How long are you planning
to stay at our hotel?
We'll be here a couple of months.
Here's cash for the first month.
All right, I can take that.
Can you grab her keys?
[Bambi] Mom says
that we have no home and no country.
We're hotel birds,
flying from one hotel to the next.
Your identification, please.
I want these laundered
and ironed as soon as possible,
and then sent up to our room.
Can we please check what's inside them?
I don't understand.
What are you checking?
I have items that need cleaning.
All right.
Let's not keep our guest waiting.
We'll send them right away.
Here you go, have a nice vacation.
Wow, she's so stunning.
Straight out of a fairy tale.
Beautiful eyes. You should see them.
[woman chuckles]
Uh, pardon us,
but is this girl your daughter?
Oh my god, she's so cute.
[woman 2] Oh, forgive us.
It's not every day you see such beauty.
[woman 1] Don't be embarrassed, honey.
We don't mean to be a bother, really.
- Stunning, very stunning.
- Beautiful.
[Bambi] A house is
essentially a miniature prison.
That's what my mother says.
We don't have a house,
because we're each other's home.
We always have
the biggest, most beautiful rooms.
And our room is always
the one with the best view.
[sweeping, quirky music continuing]
- Enjoy your stay.
- Thank you.
[elegant piano music in distance]
What was up with that mother-daughter?
They looked and acted a bit weird.
- I didn't think so.
- Oh yeah, really?
She's staying for a month and brings
only a small handbag? Come on.
It's obvious those were clothes.
You and your conspiracies.
They could afford to buy luggage.
So why go on vacation
with all those boxes?
- I mean, what's the
- [shushes]
Listen up.
I need you to email me
all of the new guest info
when you get a chance,
so I can check on
that mother-daughter arrival
who paid with cash.
- Okay?
- Right away, sir.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Bambi] My mother is not like
anyone you've ever met.
Although I honestly can't say
I know anyone else.
Other people are like visions
passing before our eyes.
And we'll have no memory of them
when they're gone.
[tense music playing]
[mother] Look at all of them.
Pinned-on souls.
They're just evil crowds.
But you and I are different.
Because we're a unit.
We are a unit.
Yes, baby.
We are the moon unit.
Just you and me.
[chuckles]
Let's swim.
[bubbling, fizzing]
[elegant piano music playing]
Haven't you seen them around anywhere?
No, I checked the tables,
but they're not here.
Who are you looking for?
The gorgeous girl.
- What? In this place?
- [woman laughs] Yes!
- What's her name?
- Well, we don't know.
But this morning, we saw her
in the elevator. Didn't we?
Mm-hmm. Her eyes were just fabulous.
Don't you have anything else to do?
Just eat, drink your champagne, and relax.
- Oh, yeah.
- Cheers!
- [glasses clink]
- [loud clattering]
[electronic dance-pop music playing]
[Bambi] Coming into contact
with pinned-on souls is inevitable.
Souls that pretend to feel,
but don't actually
feel anything in reality.
[club music continuing in distance]
I worry constantly about us.
I can tell, Mother.
Do not attract attention at all.
And be careful when you're walking around.
I do wish we had a good book to read.
We're in that room all day.
I saw some bookstores
when we were headed here.
Wanna go check them out?
We'll be careful
not to attract any problems.
They were too different
to be mother and daughter.
One of my colleagues even asked,
"How did she give birth
to such a beautiful girl?"
And someone even joked
that she was stolen from the hospital.
They didn't look like
they were on vacation.
Tourists are easy to forget.
But with these two, they
A million questions come into your head
as soon as you lay eyes on them.
There's something about them
I can't get out of my head.
POETRY - HOBBY - AR
[elegant classical music
playing in distance]
Excuse me
Excuse me?
The one you have is my favorite,
so I thought I'd make a recommendation.
Has anyone asked for your opinion?
Baby?
Baby?
[tense music building]
[gasps quietly]
Look what I found.
Mom?
Mom?
Oh, it's the same.
Just like my dad's.
Same year and model.
Should we leave?
Mommy?
- Where are you going?
- [mother] Follow me.
I hate this car and anyone who drives it.
They're all vicious and arrogant people.
No exceptions.
[chuckles]
[both laugh]
See? This car is
just like a heart of stone.
Come on, help me.
[smashing in time to upbeat song]
- You ready?
- Yeah.
One, two
Shall we bury it?
- Definitely.
- Okay!
Dig deeper.
[repeating] Dig, dig, dig!
- Let's burn it, then let's bury it.
- Yeah, let's burn it.
You think this is enough?
[mother] It is.
Mom, this thing isn't really easy to burn.
Add some more wood.
[Bambi] It's like we're burying evil.
[mother] Let's bury it, baby.
It shouldn't see the light of day again.
- [Bambi] We don't mess around!
- [mother laughing] Exactly!
Would you like to come
back here tomorrow and pee on it?
Why don't we do it right now?
Because now we're gonna go to the hotel
and order the best drinks they have,
so we can come back
with full bladders and do it right!
You have no idea how deep
the betrayal of vicious people can be.
[upbeat music continuing]
[music trails off]
[suspenseful music playing]
[man] Are you under the impression
that my hotel is a barn?
You think I'm running a farm here? Hmm?
I've dedicated my life to this place,
and I won't let anybody ruin it.
Sir, I'm deeply sorry, truly.
You can take the price
of the broken plate from my paycheck.
You think it's the plate?
Huh? You think this is about money?
- Pack up and go.
- Sir, please!
[man] You're fired.
[woman] No, it was
it was just an accident, please!
[man] Get out of here. Leave.
[intense music playing]
Go, get back to work.
[elevator dings]
Look at her. She's always wearing black,
even during the day.
And she dresses the girl like a child.
Awfully weird.
What is it that's so weird?
Do you really not get it?
- Enlighten me then, smartass.
- Pay attention.
She's dressed like that
because she's trying
to hide her femininity.
And her daughter's dressed up like that
so guys like you won't hit on her.
They're not as weird as you're thinking.
They're lonely, and vulnerable.
[sighs] Look, I know a lunatic
when I see one. Okay?
I mean, they're not like us,
these people here.
Or maybe they're not like us,
so you assume they're weird, you know?
[scoffs]
[suspenseful music playing]
Go get us a table for breakfast.
Okay.
Hey, look, it's that pretty girl's mother!
Hello there, miss, how do you do?
- It's wonderful that you're still here!
- How is that gorgeous daughter of yours?
- You're a very lucky lady!
- Will you be staying here long?
[distorted] God bless you.
You have such a sweet, precious daughter.
- How long are you ladies stay
- Pardon me.
- What did we do?
- I have no earthly idea!
[suspenseful music continuing]
[distant footsteps]
[man] Of course, sir.
[music trails off]
[indistinct chatter]
Oh! Come on, come on!
- Here's the pretty girl.
- Hi there, good morning.
Good morning.
Tell me, isn't she
the prettiest young woman?
Ravishing.
[woman laughs]
- Bambi, come.
- Coming, Mother.
Oh, sweetheart.
Look how happy she is to see her mommy.
Is that woman her mother?
Yeah. You know her?
Well, I'm I'm not sure,
but if that was just who I think it was,
then yeah, definitely. I do know her.
[head waiter] Your hair.
Don't you see yourself?
Look at yourself.
It's important to properly wear your tie.
And you should check it regularly.
- Okay?
- Yes, sir. No problem.
[man] Hmm. What's up with those two?
They go shopping every single day.
Why haven't I seen them
in the dining room?
Strangely, they don't come down to eat.
The girl comes down to grab food
and they eat in their room.
Hmm.
She's staying hidden.
[head waiter] Exactly.
The mother has offended a few guests.
She spoke rudely.
[man] Mm-hmm.
Oh, and one of our servers
saw them light a a bonfire on the beach,
and then burn a toy car in it.
Leave it by the door.
We'll carry them inside.
Of course. Thanks.
Give it to me.
So, the mother bought
every single black dress she could fit in,
and she even bought the girl
things that only a child would wear.
I thought their clothes went to laundry.
Maybe, but who knows?
Then what's in their luggage?
I'm gonna find out right now.
[sighs] This guy.
He can't let it go, you see?
- [man] Hello?
- Yeah, hello, this is reception.
- Yeah?
- Yeah, the luggage from 1313.
- What about 'em?
- What's inside of there?
No idea. The guy on the previous shift
washed the clothes.
- They were washed by the previous shift?
- Yeah, it was them.
Then the luggage should still be there.
- Just check inside them for me.
- I want no part in this.
Where are you going?
They're about to return their luggage.
I'm gonna take a quick look
before they're delivered.
- You're taking this too far.
- Shut up.
[suspenseful music playing]
Your laundry, ma'am.
That's all of it?
- Yes, ma'am.
- Good, leave them. We'll carry them in.
Ma'am, some of these boxes
you have here are really heavy.
Do as I instructed, please.
I wonder what's in that room.
She doesn't want people going in.
What do you mean?
- You haven't been in there once?
- Mm-mmm.
Okay, go inside.
[door opening]
Something was going to happen.
I mean, we all felt it.
But the who and the when
and the how, well, that part
We really started watching.
And we studied their every move.
But not inside. No one knew
what was happening in their room.
[man 1] They didn't come
for breakfast today.
- That was a first.
- [man 2] They weren't at the pool.
I haven't seen them around, either.
They could've checked out already.
No, they didn't check out.
They just arrived in a cab.
They went out
and they bought
a vanity table for their room.
[man 1] What? Like furniture?
[woman] Wow!
There you go.
That's typical of them, guys.
Seriously, though,
who brings that to a hotel?
Yeah, right? What's hidden in their room?
Mmm. They don't allow anyone in.
All right, let's do it.
When they're eating dinner, we'll go in.
Uh Mmm
Yeah, except they never come out to eat.
They will.
Eventually they'll have to.
Then we'll search for some answers.
Okay?
[elegant classical music playing]
I'm pretty happy with myself
for talking you into
going downstairs for dinner.
What's that supposed to mean?
You're just so happy.
It's so good to see you this way.
[chuckles]
[Bambi] My mother can be
so glamorous when she wants to.
She can seriously sparkle
whenever she wishes.
But she won't.
She doesn't want to attract any attention.
Happiness might be rare
for pinned-on souls,
but it's not for us.
Welcome. Your room number, please.
[both] 1313.
If you would follow me.
Here we go. Your table, miss.
What's all this about?
I don't know, baby.
[indistinct chatter]
[tense music playing]
I just saw the girl and her mother
sitting down for dinner.
So it's now or never.
You know what'll happen if the boss hears?
Of course we do.
And we should risk it?
- Oh yeah.
- Let's do it.
Quickly, let's hurry.
Let's go!
Get the master key
and meet us at the room.
[woman 2] Okay.
[tense music fades away,
elegant classical music resumes]
Do you see how they treat us, Bambi?
The way people look down at us
because we're different?
- I'm fine, really.
- No.
We shouldn't have to deal with this.
Excuse me.
Let's see what that dumbass has to say.
Don't do it, please.
Baby.
I never hurt anyone
that doesn't have it coming.
I promise.
[Bambi] This is what always happens.
Mom always has to teach someone a lesson.
Excuse me, sir.
I'm talking to you!
[Bambi] Sometimes it's a travel agency,
sometimes it's the hotel manager.
And sometimes it's the head waiter.
You called, ma'am? How may I help you?
I want you to take a look around me.
Tell me, do you see any other tables
that are the size of this one?
Sorry, but I don't know
what you mean by that, ma'am.
Then I'll explain.
Every one of your guests in here
have normal-sized tables.
Is that what you think of us?
It's a coffee table.
[waiter] There was no other table, ma'am.
In this amazing, five-star hotel? Really?
Huh.
it feels like this was
quite specifically chosen for us tonight.
Why would you think it deliberate, ma'am?
It's obvious the server made an error.
Yeah?
Now, which waiter
could that have been? Huh?
Why don't we ask him
whether it was a mistake or not?
You're absolutely correct.
Uh, please allow us to make this right.
How?
Well, your table.
This is a coffee table, it's not ours.
Yes, you're right again, ma'am.
Just show me exactly
which table you would like.
We'll sit anywhere
as long as you don't put us
at a tiny table in front of everyone!
As you like, ma'am.
And I hope this insolence
does not go unpunished, so
Insolence? Sorry
When you pretended nothing was wrong,
and all you had to do was
apologize and find a solution.
[hesitating] Well, forgive me, ma'am,
but don't you think
that's a little bit harsh? Ma'am?
Not even a little bit.
You would know if I were.
- Let's go.
- Okay.
[loud clattering]
[diners murmuring]
[suspenseful music playing]
I'm sorry I insisted we eat there, Mommy.
- I'm so sorry.
- Shh, baby.
What just happened
was not your fault, all right?
- Do you hear me?
- Excuse me, ma'am.
Now go back up, okay?
I've been hearing you and your daughter
are making people uneasy.
If anything like what I just saw
happens again,
I will have no choice other than
to kick the both of you out of here.
You're too late.
We're way past that already.
We're leaving tonight. Thank you.
Excellent.
Get out, and take that freak
of a daughter of yours with you.
[echoing] Get out, and take
that freak of a daughter of yours
You'll make everyone feel better.
I mean, what the hell?
[tense audio building]
Where's that card?
Where is it?
I'll be out soon.
- Bring the car around.
- Of course, sir. Right away.
[music swells, fades away]
My freak of a daughter, huh?
Okay, we'll leave.
That is you.
I was right about that.
Oh, you're her daughter.
You recognize me, too.
Wait a minute! Where are you going?
Bambi!
You have the key, Mom.
Forget about the key. It's time.
- We're leaving?
- Right now.
[door beeps, opens]
There was an old woman.
A distant relative, actually.
She just saw me and recognized me.
Really?
I bet she's gonna tell them now,
and send their stupid dogs after us.
- I have the bag, Mother.
- All right, take your dress off.
[suspenseful music playing]
Wait, hold on.
- We'll take the stairs.
- Right, the stairs, Mommy.
We'll see you next time!
[clerk laughs] Thank you so much.
Thank you, take care.
I do know that woman.
I know who she really is.
Who's that?
- That lovely little girl's mother?
- Exactly.
So, how do you know her?
- Because we are related.
- [women exclaim]
Years ago, she disappeared
after her own mother turned up dead.
- What?
- She was murdered?
Yes, horribly.
In fact, it still sends shivers
down my spine when I think about it.
- Mom?
- Keep going, Bambi.
[indistinct clamoring]
- What's going on?
- How would I know, baby?
Come with me.
Mom, what are you doing?
- We're ready?
- Yeah. All set.
We need to get out this hotel, baby.
[Bambi] Mom?
- Let's go.
- Quickly.
[fire alarm blaring]
What do we do now?
We're going in. Come on, open it.
[sirens wailing]
- [firefighter 1] Roll out!
- [firefighter 2] Over here, roll out!
[honking loudly]
Taxi, taxi, taxi, taxi.
Mom, what have we done?
Yeah, it's a little messy,
but at least we're out.
- [Bambi] There's a taxi.
- Take your time, baby.
Easy. Easy. Don't rush it.
Get in. Get in.
We're in a hurry.
Can you get us to the bus station?
Our ride leaves in 15 minutes.
- Wait, a bus?
- Shh.
[delicate music box tune playing]
[woman 1] Wow.
What have they done with the room?
Look at these!
[woman speaks indistinctly]
[man] It feels strange.
[music grows distorted, menacing]
I love these. They're just so intricate!
Look how beautiful this is!
The way they decorated
their room was just so strange.
I've never seen a room like that, ever.
Everyone was surprised.
Where the hell is it? Where is it?
Where is that thing they're hiding?
- They have nothing to hide.
- What do you mean? Nothing to hide?
Then why wouldn't they let
anyone come inside their room?
- Well, why wouldn't you?
- Huh?
Allow strangers in your home.
Come on,
what's that got to do with anything?
Seriously?
Their home is this room,
and all they have to call their own.
[tense, dramatic music playing]
[Bambi] Fifteen minutes later,
we do in fact get on a bus.
We don't know its destination.
Not that it matters anyway.
Right now, the only thing that matters is
running.
The girl was attractive.
She was cute.
But none of us even thought
to make sure that that she was okay.
Poor little baby.
I get that she's on the run,
but where's she gonna run to
when she realizes that the one
she should be running from is by her side?
[menacing music playing]
112 EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
[menacing music intensifies]
[unsettling music box tune playing]
[dark, intense outro music playing]