I can't believe you finally came.
Yeah, me too.
Oh, come on. Do not be like that.
You know, I hope the driver will never find this place.
So I can get the next flight out of here.
Oh, come on, kid. Give me a break.
You deserve, David.
Listen, I told Donald that this isn't a good idea.
Well guess what, you know, I also say so. I'm only here because of him.
All right, that makes me feel is really special. Thanks.
You're welcome.
Okay, you better go in.
Here you will stay.
Like a prison cell.
Why do you hate me so much, kid?
Why don't you give me paper and I'll write it for you, David.
Stop calling me kid, okay? That really pisses me off.
Ok, whatever you want, Jack.
Okay, whatever you want, Jack.
I don't know what to say except except
try and enjoy the next few days.
- It feels like forever. - Take care of your speech, Jack!
I don't know what's in your head.
Believe me, you don't want to know.
I'll leave you with that. You must be tired after your flight.
Take a break and give me another shout later, okay?
Thank you for your attention, David. But I will be fine.
What am I doing here?
How are you, Jack?
Still alive, huh?
Who is that?
You two haven't met? That's Maria.
Since I'm alone again, I need someone to look after me.
I work on him. To help work home. Cooking, cleaning, everything.
She's here a few hours every day. If you need anything, ask him.
I know what you think.
She's a very beautiful woman, the main reason I hired her.
This is good there is a beautiful woman in this place again, and in fact she is very good at cooking.
This is my son, Jack.
Nice to meet you, Jack.
Do you rest well?
- He doesn't talk much, huh? - He's just a little embarrassed.
I'm sure he will be fine, David.
Listen, Jack. I am sorry. I have a one-hour meeting and it will take several hours.
So I'll leave you in the hands of you, Maria, if you don't mind?
With pleasure.
See you later, Jack.
Today is hot huh? Do I want to make a drink?
- Yeah, sure. - Okay wait a minute.
- Please. - Thank you.
- So, how long do you plan to stay? - Just a few days.
Ah, very bad.
- Not really. - Why not?
David and me, we are not really close.
Sorry to hear that, Jack.
Then you must be very close to your mother?
Why are you talking to me for what?
Jack, I'm sorry if I've talked about something that's bothering you.
Then why did you say?
I don't know. I just thought you were close to your mother, that's all.
Do you want to say that David never told you?
He said that if he was divorced, that's all.
That's the characteristic of David. He never ever talked about him.
Do you live with your mother?
No, he isn't there. Excuse me.
I want to go home now. I leave your dinner in the oven.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Sorry.
yelled at you earlier.
This is not your fault.
It's okay. This is really my fault.
No, this isn't.
My life is very complicated.
Isn't everyone?
When you say your mother has no more, what do you mean?
Where is he?
He died.
I'm really sorry.
It's okay. It's been a long time.
But I think your parents just got divorced?
Well, as I said. My life is very complicated.
Are you okay?
Yeah, sure, thanks.
When did your mother die?
It's been a long time.
What after your parents divorced?
No. About that divorce, she's Linda, my stepmother.
They divorced last year.
Oh, that makes sense now.
I hate Linda. He is a bad person.
How old are you when your mother dies?
Your accent, are you from America?
Ah, yeah.
I'm Becky.
Jack.
Are you here with your family?
No.
With your girlfriend?
No.
Alright. How long will you be here?
Only a few days.
Ah, that's not fair.
Do you want to take a walk?
I don't know. I have to do a number of things.
Who is that?
Friend.
Do you want to drink?
Sorry I can't. I have to go back actually.
Can we meet again?
Of course, whatever.
Hi Jack. You go home really fast.
Well, yeah. There's not much done here.
I just took a few pictures, that's all.
I'm thirsty. Can I have a drink?
Yes, I'll make it for you.
I see you have new friends.
Sorry?
Oh, is the girl back there?
Yes. That's why I didn't stop and say hello.
I don't want to bother you. Friends are good.
Looks like she's a good girl.
I hope. I only met him today.
Do you have a boyfriend at home, Jack?
No.
Really? Why not?
I don't know. I never met the girl I really like.
Well, he never existed for me.
So, who do you live with now?
I live with my uncle in America. Uncle Donald.
She's my mother's younger brother.
He is more than a father for me than David.
I know you've probably heard this before, Jack.
But I really understand what you are going through.
I've also had the same problem with my parents.
Parents really can mess up your life if they want to.
Do you have children, Maria?
No. For some things, I like not having children.
I think I'll be a bad mother.
Yesterday, when I told you about my mother, you really looked sad.
Objection if I ask why?
As I said before, Jack. I understand what you are experiencing.
You lost someone who is close to you?
Yes.
And like you, it's been a long time.
So I understand your pain.
It must be very difficult for adults to grow up without a mother.
Yes. Even more difficult if you have a father who really doesn't care about you.
I always feel like an orphan.
Oh, don't talk like that, Jack. I'm sure deep inside your father loves you so much.
Well, if that's the case, he never showed it.
My life is very sad. We just talk about other things.
Alright.
So, how long have you been living in England?
About two years now.
And before I lived in Germany about three years.
Did you learn to speak English after you arrived?
Well, that's a funny story.
When I was young, I got used to watching a lot of American films.
That's how I study speaks English.
This is beautiful language.
Do you speak other languages, Jack?
This is good talking to someone about your problem.
Usually I don't but, with you is different.
Ah. I am here for you.
You can talk about anything you want.
I just want to show you something.
Your mother?
She's beautiful.
You are very similar to him.
Yes, maybe. But he is prettier than me.
You know, I'm always curious how my life will change if he's here now.
Yes, I know what you mean.
You're not like other teenagers, right, Jack?
I think a lot, that's my problem.
It's very difficult to meet a child my age to talk like an adult.
Let's talk about the others. Something that will keep you entertained.
I'm not passionate.
Don't be like that.
What about your birthday? Have you decided what to do?
I really don't like birthdays.
Why not? Everyone likes it.
This is the happiest celebration in our lives, isn't that right?
Well, it's not mine.
Don't talk like that.
Are you very stupid?
Jack.
Just leave me alone, okay?
What's the matter, Jack?
I told you I didn't want to celebrate my birthday.
So please don't ask again, okay?
I'm just trying to cheer you up.
I can't celebrate my year without feeling guilty.
I want to be happy, I want to. But how about me
can be happy if this is also the day of my mother's death.
What should I do, say?
I'm sorry, Jack. Forgive me.
Every year I feel guilty when my year comes.
I always feel that I should mourn his death.
Oh, Jack.
I'm always depressed on my birthday.
I want to forget it.
I want to be happy but remembering my mother only made me sadder.
I understand your sadness. I really understand.
I know the difficulty of losing someone which is very valuable to you.
Is that your husband?
No, I never married.
Sorry.
It's okay.
I don't like talking about it. This is something which I prefer to save myself.
You're not comfortable Tell me?
You know, you can trust me. I won't tell anyone.
I believe in you, Jack.
This is just very painful if you remember the past, that's all.
I tried to keep this from my parents as long as I could.
When they find out, they are very angry.
My parents are very religious.
We live in a small town where everyone knows other people's business.
This is a big scandal.
What happened to the baby?
My parents opposed abortion, so they let me have a baby.
The only thing they did right.
So you have a baby?
Yes.
A boy. Two and a half kilograms. He is small.
I still remember that day at the hospital.
They let me have the baby.
Well, I just blame myself.
Have you ever tried looking for it?
No, I feel very guilty.
Wherever he is, I'm sure he'll be fine.
Yes. Thanks.
We have something in common, isn't that right?
Yeah.
Maria?
Ah, there you are.
How are you, Jack?
Listen, I'm sorry. I really been busy working lately.
Why doesn't it surprise me, David? You know, you have not changed at all.
Don't be like that, kid. I'm really trying, okay.
By the way, the problem is...
I know you will _ buy me because of this.
I have to go to Paris for a day.
I have meetings with new clients and is very important to meet directly.
His trademark David. There is no time for family.
Don't worry. I will fix it after I return.
Like you did for the last seventeen years?
I don't even know why did you come here.
Don't talk like that.
I have asked Maria to stay and take care of you until I return.
Should I feel better?
No, I don't think so. But at least you will have friends.
Reason for reasons.
Your dinner is ready.
I'm not hungry. I'll eat later.
Are you still mad at your father?
No. I was angry at myself myself for coming here.
Is he always like this?
As long as I remember, yeah.
David is always workaholic. Work always number one, family number two with him.
What about your stepmother?
She's the reason why I went to America.
Father married her a year after my mother's death.
And at first I grew up thinking he was my mother, you know.
Then my step brother Matthew was born and his behavior began to change to me.
I was excluded. I got a problem because of all of his actions.
I became nobody.
David isn't there to find out. He is always very busy with work.
I was too busy looking for money so that my stepmother could spend it.
Now their marriage ends and everything feels very meaningless.
Just wasting time.
When did you realize that he wasn't your real mother?
I'm around six years old.
Find photos of my mother and David together,
and when I asked my mother my step is about this...
She is very happy to say to me that she is not my real mother.
Sorry, Jack.
No child has to experience what you have experienced.
Yeah, I hope too.
Maybe the divorce is not a bad thing, you know.
Maybe you can start again from the start with your father.
I don't think that's possible.
Have you ever told him what you felt in those years?
- No. - Maybe you should.
Maybe you should give your father a chance again.
- Do you think so? - Yes, of course.
Thank you, Maria. Thank you for all your advice.
You will be a great mother.
So what are you watching?
Nothing special.
I'm feeling tired.
I don't like sports. Try another.
Ah, this seems interesting.
Maria?
Hi, Jacob.
I think it's you.
How are you?
Good. What are you doing here?
Don't worry. I did not follow you. I'm here to finish a story.
I'm here to finish a story.
A small world, right?
Nice to meet you.
Will you take me to coffee?
So what have you done?
Nothing special. And you?
You know, normal.
I'm working on an article about the local wildlife sanctuary.
Interesting thing.
Someone has to do it right?
So how are you doing Jacob?
Very good.
I think.
So, is there a special person in your life now?
Oh, Jacob.
Sorry, I have to ask.
I'm not looking for anyone.
How about you?
Yeah.
I've met someone about two months now.
I'm happy for you.
After you leave me, I spend a lot of time...
Trying to understand what is my fault, you know.
You didn't do anything wrong, Jacob.
I'm just not ready to commit, that's all.
I don't plan to hurt you.
Well, you do it.
I hope this really isn't my own fault.
I shouldn't start talking about marriage so quickly.
This is complicated.
I really didn't expect to fall in love with you so fast.
I think marriage will be a natural way to improve our relationship, you know.
Does that make sense?
This is very reasonable.
I just, I have a lot of problems to solve first.
All the time I'm with you...
I don't think you've ever really been open to me emotionally, you know.
I hope you will end it.
But I was wrong.
That's not your fault, Jacob.
I'm still in love with you, Maria.
And I want you to come back.
Listen to me.
We can start again.
Slow down this time.
We can only date if that's what you want.
And I won't talk about marriage.
I don't know, Jacob.
Consider this, huh?
Alright.
Please.
Well, I'm here for a week.
If you want to see me or just want to take a walk...
Contact me.
Do you still have my cellphone number?
Yes.
I have a feeling that you won't call me.
And I will never hear you again.
I don't know, Jacob. This might be a bad idea.
How about your girlfriend?
I don't feel something that is the same as I feel with you.
Just say you're going to consider this, huh?
Can we still be friends? I do not mind.
What do you think?
This is complicated.
I know.
Well...
Consider it.
Remember, I'm only as far as phone calls. Okay?
I'm leaving.
Take care of yourself, Maria.
You too, Jacob.
Hi Jack, did you finally wake up?
Yeah, I woke up from earlier.
Alright.
Who is the man I saw left this house?
Oh, you mean Jacob?
Only old friends. I met him on the road so I invited him to drink coffee.
Alright.
Do you want to eat something or do you want to wait until lunch?
- I'll wait till lunch, thank you. - Okay, lunch will be ready soon.
Hey, Jack.
I don't want you to misunderstand me.
But I want to say...
Happy Birthday.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Where is my gift?
- Ah, Jack. I did not bring you anything. - I'm just teasing you, Maria.
But honestly, if you give me something...
I won't say no.
I will consider it very special.
Ah, thank you, Jack.
If you give me something, what is that?
Oh, I don't know...
Something you like, something you always want. I have no idea.
It's still not too late, Jack.
And the problem is that we have connections, nothing else.
That won't justify this, Jack.
I didn't see you that way.
You're confusing our friendship.
I think you're a friend, Jack. A good friend. Only that.
So you would say that you don't feel anything about me other than friendship?
No, I don't.
Why don't you see my eyes and say that?
You're just a friend to me, Jack.
Nothing more.
Do you still love that man?
What are you talking about?
Don't pretend. I listen to you.
He wants you back, right?
That's none of your business.
Are you thinking to return to him?
Jack, please stop. I can't continue this anymore. Just stop it.
Do you know, Maria?
For the first time in my life, I think I'm
You can feel a little happiness on my birthday.
I think I've found something special.
Someone who cares about me. But...
I was wrong.
You never cared about me.
You're the same as David.
- You're just pretending. - I care about you, Jack.
It's just not that way.
It's okay. Deep inside my heart I know this is too beautiful to be real.
I didn't mean to give that impression, Jack. I'm just trying to be friendly.
No, you're lying.
I know you like me. I know you feel something similar to me.
- I don't. - I love you, Maria.
I love you more than I will ever do.
You don't love me, Jack.
You only miss your mother.
I'm not your mother, Jack. I will never replace it.
Why not?
You gave your son.
And you live with guilt.
Always curious, it will be like whether living close to him.
Hold it.
hugging her.
Touch it.
Kiss it.
Feel it.
Hi. I'm looking for Jack.
Hi Jack. I think we can take a walk today.
Yeah, sure. I really need to get out of this place.
Are you okay?
Jack?
Yeah.
Is something wrong?
None.
How can you find me?
I followed you that day.
Are you following me?
Do you want me to do it?
Don't you have a boyfriend?
No.
Do you want to be my girlfriend?
Today is my birthday.
Really? Happy birthday, Jack.
The first time in my life, I really want something for my birthday but I can't get it.
Oh yeah? What do you want, Jack? Maybe I can give it to you.
No, you can't give this to me.
Really? Are you sure? Maybe I can.
Do you want to go back to my house? My parents aren't home now.
I can't.
You're like a very good girl, but I like other people.
Sorry if I've already given the wrong impression.
Who is he?
Your ex boyfriend? Someone in America?
This is complicated. I have to go.
Where are you going? Jack?
What are you doing here, Jack? Where is your friend?
Why are you crying?
- I don't cry. - Stop lying, Maria.
Why are you still here?
If we are just friends why don't you stop and leave, huh?
What I feel for you is more than friends.
I care about you.
I want to take care of you.
I love you.
Oh, don't say that, Jack.
What do you want from me?
Love me, Maria. Love me like your son.
Come here.
Stop it, Jack.
Don't stop me, Maria. I like this feeling.
This is wrong, Jack.
For me this is not wrong.
Can I smell it?
Stop it?
Are you happy now?
Sorry.
What happened between us now is a very special time in my life.
You don't like what I did before?
I can do better with practice.
Am I being too rude?
I didn't hurt you, right?
No, you didn't hurt me.
There is no future between us and you know that?
Please don't say that.
We have a special connection.
What is the only age that separates us?
Is that it?
Have you been dating before?
Have you ever made love before?
Are you a virgin?
I don't mean to embarrass you.
I always have trouble relating emotionally to girls.
Always.
Until now.
You're the first woman to make me feel comfortable.
You're the girl I've been waiting for all my life.
Don't say that, Jack.
You're still so young and I'm much older.
Why are you always talking about age? This is only a number.
Maybe...
You might leave me.
Like you did to your son.
Why are you talking so badly like that?
Maybe this is true.
Maybe you always leave the people you love.
You left your girlfriend, huh?
- I'm not like that, Jack. - Yes, you.
I love you.
And you will leave me.
Maybe I should go and die somewhere.
Cut my arm or hang myself. Maybe that will make you happy.
- Why are you talking like this? - I can't live without you, Maria.
If you leave me...
I will kill myself.
I will never leave you, Jack.
I don't believe you.
You have to believe if I say I will never leave you.
Do you promise?
I promise.
Show me if you are serious.
Show me if you love me.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
Your father will be home soon.
Who cares?
Will you stay angry on him forever?
Why not? He deserves it.
You have to find a way to get rid of your anger and continue your life.
It's easier said than done.
We can't change past, Jack.
But you have a chance to improve something with your father and start again.
I don't want you to end up like me.
I don't know. I'm very angry with him.
I know.
But he is trying hard to change.
So give him a chance.
I've given a lot of opportunities. He throws everything away.
But you never told him your feelings for those years, have you?
Or do you just think he knows and doesn't care?
At least you sit and talk to him...
Tell me how you feel to him and why...
Then you will never be happy, Jack. You will never be happy.
I don't want you to make the same mistake as me.
You're young. You still have time to recover.
Promise me, if you will try hard to
fix everything with your father before you leave.
Promise me.
Alright, I promise.
Hello?
- There you are, both of you. - Hi David. How was your trip?
Alright, thank you.
Hi, Jack.
Happy Birthday.
Well, I bring you a present.
Come on, kid. Take it
Well, I hope you don't trouble Maria when I'm away.
He's a good boy.
Ah, good. Listen, why didn't I take you out for dinner tonight?
Why don't we all leave?
- Oh, I don't know. I don't want to eat dinner outside. - I'm not interested, thanks.
Come on, kid. This is your birthday.
No, thank you.
- Come on. - I say no, right?
I'm trying hard here, but it seems like it's not enough.
Let me talk to him, David.
Okay, sure.
Are you okay?
I don't want to go to dinner with him?
This won't hurt if you do it.
I know but, I want him to suffer.
I won't make it easier for him.
He thinks he can fix all those years in just one day?
You can't stay alive in the past, Jack. You have to move on.
I'm here for you now.
You have to let go.
Give him another chance.
for me.
But I prefer to have dinner with you than with him.
I think we can together tonight.
You have to be mature, Jack.
You know deep inside your heart, this is the right thing to do.
But, I really want to spend tonight with you.
I want to make love to you.
I know. And you will.
We can be together tomorrow night.
But tonight, you will spend it with your father.
See you tomorrow.
And good luck.
Oh, hello.
I don't think if you will go down.
Sit down.
I'll get a glass.
Please.
Happy birthday, son.
Hey, slow down.
Oh, my goodness. Add more?
Do you want to slow down, kid?
Why hurry up?
We still have all night before us.
I feel you will say something to me, isn't it?
You're absolutely right.
All right, say.
You're a jerk, David.
Oh, so you think your father is a jerk, huh?
Yeah, I think.
You are a jerk who doesn't care.
- I don't care, really? - Yeah, you.
And let's not forget about selfishness.
And selfish?
What else do you want to mention? You might too.
You are a selfish, _ person who doesn't care, and doesn't love.
Everything you think is just yourself.
I am very happy your marriage with Linda ended.
I hope you die as a lonely old man.
Now, that hurts a lot, kid.
Do you think I'm selfish, I only care about myself?
Do you think I don't care about you, that I never cared about your mother?
Don't take my mother here. You never loved him.
That's your fault, Jack.
Before he was your mother, he is my wife.
And I love him.
That's a lie. You never love him.
I love him, Jack. I really love him.
So much that you can't wait to get married again.
- I just did it for you. - It is a lie.
No, no. That's the truth. I don't want you to grow up without a mother.
That's the only reason I remarried very quickly.
I just want you to have a normal life, that's all.
I always love you and Matthew with the same.
That's a lie. Mathew has always been your favorite.
I'm always invisible to you.
No, that's not true. I always see you and Mathew together.
No, you don't.
You always blame I for his death.
Wait. Is that what you think?
I never blamed you for the death of your mother. I never.
Listen, I don't know why this happened.
Maybe this is fate, or _ bad luck, I don't know.
Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Your mother is a very kind woman.
Always helping others in their own way.
I still think about it, you know.
I think of him all the time.
I only know him through photos.
It's sad.
There are no memories to hold.
I'm sorry this has made you like this, Jack.
We can't return it. You must try to let it go.
I will never forget it.
Listen, I know I'm not a good father for you, Jack.
And I'm sorry for that, seriously.
I want a way to make up with you.
If you allow. Will you do it?
I don't know, David.
It's been a little too late, isn't it?
It's never too late for a man to change.
So, you want to say that if you are worthy get another chance, yeah?
Yes, I am worthy.
I will make you proud to me someday.
Sweet dreams, kid.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine. How is the result with your father?
Not what I expected. Many to consider.
I'm happy to carry out your advice. Thank you.
No problem. I am happy for you.
- Your father at home? - You won't be there today.
Like a butterfly in my stomach.
This doesn't feel real. Feels like a dream.
Don't say that, Jack.
I'm not a dream. I'm real.
I don't want you to remember this day as a fantasy.
I'm here because I want to be here, with you.
Are you okay? I hurt you?
No. No, this is not you.
You know, we don't have to do this.
I'll be fine. Give me a minute.
I want to say something to you.
Something I've never told anyone.
This is always with me.
Gnawing inside me.
Alright.
I'm not really honest with you.
Alright.
What I have said about my son is not true.
I gave him to be adopted.
You asked me what I already tried to look for.
Well, I'm lying to you when I say no.
After I left home, I tried hard to find it.
He will be five years old.
I planned to look for my son, my precious little baby boy.
What happened?
I found that he was killed...
In a hit and run accident...
This has happened, okay?
I realize that sometimes things bad will happen in life...
For no reason, without reason...
We only have to accept and continue to live, I guess.
But I can't.
I still imagine it, is lying there on the streets...
Bloody, sick, alone...
And I'm not with him.
The image still appears again and again in my head every day.
I don't know what to say to cure you, but...
Meet you, with you...
This really helps me dealing with what has been in my head for years.
Make love with me.
Make love to me, Jack.
I'm doing it right?
It's okay. Just go on what are you doing.
I will arrive.
It's okay. It is okay.
I arrived...
I haven't felt like this for a long time.
Really?
Yes.
I have had some serious relationships but...
I always run away when they talk about marriage and have children.
That's what happened with Jacob.
Are you still in love with him?
I still have feelings for him but, I didn't think of returning to him.
He wants to get married and I think I wasn't ready for that.
You know you can't live like this forever.
I actually thought your problem with would make you a better mother.
Really?
Yeah, that's how it is.
Because you really know how the precious life of a child is.
You will love him with all your heart.
You will try to be the most extraordinary mother expected by a child.
Something I've never experienced in my life.
A mother's true love.
I hope I'm your child.
I hope I have all love from you.
I love you.
I love you more.
Are you okay, kid? I haven't seen you all day.
Yeah, I'm in town.
I've ordered you to taxi for tomorrow. Will arrive here around nine o'clock.
Thank you.
Are you feeling okay?
What do you mean?
This is the first time you're calm.
I like it.
Listen, what we have been talking about last night...
I don't know how much you remember before you fell asleep...
What do you want to say, David?
I consider each word to be meaningful.
I know I'm not a father that's good for you and...
There are many misunderstandings between us...
And I want to try to fix it...
If you want to give me that opportunity.
Are you done?
Yeah, all of that is what I want to say.
I will consider it.
Jack, come on. The taxi has arrived. Give me your bag.
I thought I wouldn't see you before I left.
Don't worry. I won't let you go before saying goodbye.
I will miss you.
Will you come and visit me in America?
Oh, I don't know.
I don't want to promise anything. I'll see.
Alright. Thank you for everything, Maria.
Take care of yourself, my dear.
What are you doing there, Jack? Taxi is waiting. Let's go.
Listen, I hope your trip back home is safe, kid and...
Tell Donald that this is not a bad idea after all.
Good luck, kid.