- 950 grams. Nice and juicy. - That's a shoulder piece, isn't itĦH
The Kube brothers get what they always get. Tell me about itĦI
- How much do we owe youĦH - Two sacks.
Oh, it's Mr Interligator. How's the wifeĦH
She's doing poorly.
- Roger, your shawl. - But I've got my shawl.
So she tried to commit suicide againĦH
By some miracle, she's alive.
Butcher, I think...
- you're getting a customer. - Who's nextĦH
I am.
- That for meĦH - At your service.
Put it on my bill.
We all know where she keeps her bill.
OK, you're next.
That damn carburettor. This has happened before.
That'll cost you... Iet's see... the ride plus the luggage...
How are you payingĦH
- In lentilsĦH - That's all I have left.
Listen, I'd settle for those shoes.
- We're closed for the day. - I didn't come about that.
I don't eat meat anyway.
- I came about the ad. - What adĦH
- The ad in the paper. - What paperĦH
Hard Times.
Hold on...
"Light maintenance jobs. Odd jobs. Room and board."
"Room facing south."
I do have the right address, don't IĦH Number 129aĦH
Whether here or there, this is nowhere.
That way we don't get hassled by the neighbours.
Nor by any visitors.
Well...
I must have made a mistake.
Not so fast. You're looking for a job, rightĦH
Come over here.
- Turn around. - Pardon meĦH
Turn around.
How much do you weighĦH
63 or 64 kilos. WhyĦH
You're not exactly hefty. The job I've got takes muscle.
- Don't worry about that. - I'm a butcher.
I'm straight with people. So I'd say you haven't got what it takes.
You don't have the body structure, the right breadth.
Nonetheless I'll give you a try.
But you'll have to bust your ass.
I'd call that a stroke of luck.
- Thanks. - Come on, let's go.
So what exactly does the job entailĦH
Light maintenance jobs. Odd jobs. Room and board. Room facing south.
- Just like in the adĦH - What do you knowĦH Like in the ad.
Hey, watch it. One of the steps is loose. You'll have to fix that.
And do all the painting, cleaning, the electricity. The whole shebang.
You'll like it here, you'll see.
And there aren't any neighbours opposite. The key is on this nail.
Well, I'll let you get settled in.
Thanks.
- How are things in townĦH - Terrible. Really terrible.
It's the rationing. They'd eat their shoes. Kind of touch and go.
- They haven't got any street smarts. - It's a mess. Till things grow back.
Nothing will ever grow back. Ever.
- You're quite the optimist. - Get that through your thick skull.
- Well, is your hair growing backĦH - No.
You seeĦH It's the same thing.
Couldn't we open that window for five minutesĦH
I like the smell of glue. It smells like fish. It brings back memories.
What do you think of the new guyĦH
Are you deaf or somethingĦH
He's skinny.
Still thinking of her, huhĦH
Apparently she's hearing voices now.
Would it be too much of an effort to put that a bit closerĦH
Hello.
Ma'am...
She's deaf as a post. This way we always know where she is.
Granny, go back upstairs to your room. There's nothing left. Now go.
You finishedĦH Then don't hang around. Fix the bulb on the 2nd floor.
- Hi, butcher. - Hi, postman.
- Got a parcel for your daughter. - Upstairs.
- Watch the step. - Mind your business.
Grab it, Marcel.
- I've got it. - Throw it over here. Throw it.
You shit.
Postal Administration. Article 12.
You've got exactly 20 seconds to get back to your flats.
- Move. - You don't have kids to feed.
That applies to kids as well.
Can't you read, moronĦH
- "Julie Clapet." - He's a friend.
A friendĦH
Here, Julie.
Sign here, Julie.
I call you Julie because I like you. But I don't want to rush you.
See you, Julie.
- Here. For the ad. - Always at your service.
- That new guy is kind of weird. - He used to be a circus man.
I'm sure this contains some tidbits to eat. That's why they're...
- Would you like to taste themĦH - Yes. I'd love to.
Shall we say at 7ĦH That'll give me time to get things ready.
- Is he after herĦH - After whoĦH
Your daughter. She's a cute slip of a thing. She needs someone.
- That someone is me. Is that clearĦH - Hey, I've got news.
They shot one down two days ago. A superb 30-metre target.
- No bodiesĦH - They cart them away.
Bloody vermin. They even say they eat money.
We've got to get rid of them for good, those vegetable-eating queers.
They'll get what's coming to them.
THE ENEMY PLOTS AGAINST US
- Bye, butcher. - Bye, postman.
- Do you think that's it for tonightĦH - I hope so.
That goddamn butcher, I'm sure he won't do it tonight.
He's taking his time just to make me mad.
- He's obviously succeeded. - What's he waiting for anywayĦH
Till the new guy tries to escape in a garbage can, tooĦH
- How long did the other guy last usĦH - A week.
Not counting the broth, that is.
One week. We polished off the last chunk two days ago.
I'm hungry. I'm bloody starving.
I'm fucking starving.
My little Hercule... Every man for himself, and God for all.
- Hi there. It's me. - Hello.
Come in.
Please, do come in.
- For you. - Thank you.
Sit down.
- Did you paint thatĦH - Yes, it's nothing much.
- No, no... - No problem.
I've made a pot of tea.
- Shall I pour you a cupĦH - Yes, please.
- I hope you don't find me too bold. - Oh, no. Not at all.
- Why should IĦH - A girl invites you to her flat.
Some would consider that a bit brazen.
- Well, actually... - And thank you for this morning.
- Why thank youĦH - You rescued my parcel on the steps.
I was very moved by your concern.
That goes without saying.
No, on the contrary. People usually only think of themselves nowadays.
Only because they have nothing. Deep down, they're still good people.
I'm glad to hear they like me. They're very kind.
I'm getting along with your father, too. He thinks I'm a nice guy, rightĦH
- Why not try Kraft cheese spreadĦH - That's new.
- And handy. - They talk to me about you.
- WhoĦH - The voices in my head.
Oh, right. The voices. And what do they sayĦH
Hold on, let me try to remember...
- It's more the language they use. - Do they talk about loveĦH
Oh, no.
"Robert's a pervert, an arse wipe, a panty eater." You seeĦH
But that's not true.
Aurore, you're missing something really funny.
At any rate, I have no choice. Here. Tomorrow at 11 sharp.
- Ring me. I'm counting on you. - But...
"Arse wipe"ĦH
Move outĦH What forĦH I've just moved in.
Because it's pretty awful here. The building is unsanitary.
The walls are falling apart, and it leaks.
- Perhaps you don't like meĦH - MeĦH
- You act as if you want me to leave. - No, on the contrary. Not at all...
It does that once in a while.
Did I hurt youĦH
- I'll be all right. - Then it must be the shock.
I'm such a klutz.
Don't move.
I'm blind as a bat. Everything's all foggy.
I could get lost in that fog.
Leave it. I buy two of everything because I break things.
- So you play the celloĦH - Yes.
I play an instrument as well.
Will you wait for meĦH
- Oh, shit. Not again. - What are you doingĦH
- I wanted to draw a bath. - AgainĦH
Well, you sharpen your knives often enough, too.
A musical saw...
- It has a nice sound. - Sit down.
- The doctor and I had an act once. - DoctorĦH
Livingstone. "Dr Livingstone".
He was my partner.
- But now he's gone. - Where did he goĦH
He disappeared after a show. We only found his remains.
They'd eaten him.
Can you imagine thatĦH They ate him.
I lost everything that night. So, the first ad I ran across...
- And here I am. - I need to tell you something.
Listen.
Do you know that tuneĦH
It was his favourite.
Have you noticed how clear the nights have beenĦH
That's normal. We're entering the Virgo age. That's my sign.
- No kiddingĦH - I swear it. My ascendant is Leo.
Cut it out. Not everyone's Gorilla, ascendant Bulldozer.
I'm in luck, there's more in store. "Get ready, the wind's shifting."
You'd like to pack up and leave, rightĦH
You wouldn't get far. It's worse out there, they draw straws.
And it'd be a shame to lose these juicy hams. These little sucklings...
Stop joking around. I don't like it.
You're better off here. At least we have a system.
My assĦI Your helpers are drawing straws, too. What about that adĦH
That's fate.
You can't change fate.
It's like you said: the wind is shifting.
Everyone's going to get it.
Mr Louison, I shouldn't tell you this, but ..
What happened to your friend... the same thing goes on here.
It takes place at night in the stairwell.
That's why no one ever goes out.
And my father...
SOPORIFIC HERBAL TEA
Hi. I'm here to fix the box springs.
Come in.
This is an antique. It's seen a lot of use.
- Yes. - What seems to be the problemĦH
It squeaks. I find it bothersome.
Could you bounce around on it a bitĦH Just so I can hearĦH
- I can't see what's wrong. - It squeaks most when there are two.
Let's give it a try.
Just as I thought, it's the 2nd spring to the right.
Come, Aurore...
We are here, Aurore...
to help you.
Come...
Freed from life...
come with us, Aurore.
Tranquil and at peace...
Aurore, come...
COME AT 11 SHARP. RING HARD.
Rotten world ...
That should do it.
- Here. - Thanks.
- What are "Troglodists"ĦH - Outlaws.
- But no one ever sees them. - Just tales to distract the people.
- A typical Capricorn attitude. - Wrong. I'm Aquarius.
- OhĦH - A sign of the future.
Oh, the future...
It soon becomes history around here.
- It's very easy to miss a step. - Don't worry about me.
You brats, give that back this instant.
Remi, stop sniggering or I'll give you a whacking.
I'll beat the one with the other, do you hearĦH Give that back.
Oh, greatĦI How will we get that back now, you guttersnipesĦH
This is a job for the Australian.
The AustralianĦH
The Australian.
Stand back.
That's quite a tool.
The Australian is nothing without its master.
Wow, did you see thatĦH
- Tapioca, did you find a job yetĦH - No. Nothing yet.
Bad news. You're running up quite a bill. Not to mention the rent.
I'm in a fix at the moment. But I've got something here. Want a lookĦH
Black marketĦH In these timesĦH You make me sick.
Just take a look.
A rat-call. The female cry. It attract males.
SoĦH There aren't any rats left. What's thatĦH
- ThisĦH A bullshit detector. - Oh, yeahĦH
- Come on, give it a try. - Give what a tryĦH
Start bullshitting. Come on.
- Come on... - I can't do it on command.
Life is wonderful.
Your bullshit detector is shit. Turn that thing off. It's too loud.
If you don't settle your bill soon, you'll find yourself on my hook.
Very funny. What about that clownĦH Isn't that taking a tad too longĦH
- Everyone in the building is edgy. - Not before he's redone the ceiling.
And in the meantime, to hell with us, rightĦH I've got mouths to feed.
- Yeah, the granny's, for instance. - For instance... Why bring her upĦH
- I've got my reasons. - What do you mean by thatĦH
Want to pay upĦH Give me the granny tonight.
She's one of us. It's against the rules.
The rules, the rules... The age limit is a rule, too.
- She's only good for pate. - She's my mother-in-law.
- Why not take Mrs InterligatorĦH - Stop yelling.
- It'd be an act of charity. - Please.
Interligator is fond of his wife. He's a good tenant. He pays.
The bloody rich. They always manage.
You haven't got much choice in view of your debts.
Oh, it's you, Julie.
- You gave me a fright. - Counting your money againĦH
Well, yes. Tell me...
You don't come to see me very often. It's nice of you to come.
- Well, did you like your giftĦH - It must have cost you a bundle.
Well, yes. Anything to make you happy.
- You've loved sweets since you... - But I don't any more.
- Let him go. - You always ask the same thing.
- It's the same old story every time. - No, this time...
This time it's differentĦH True. Just look at you. I know what he's up to.
With his puppy eyes. Making your head spin with his dreams...
- There's no room for dreams. - Stop that.
It's a tough world out there. I didn't make the world.
I know you hate my trade, but it's an art like any other.
- Let him leave this place. - With youĦH You won't last two weeks.
- I don't want to lose you. - You lost me long ago.
Julie...
TROGLODISM: AN UNDERGROUND ORGANISATIONĦH
Good evening, old girl. Guess whatĦH Let's play a little game, OKĦH
I'll scare you, and you'll scream.
That little clown upstairs will rush to your rescue.
Let's begin, OKĦH
Go for itĦI Planning to take my picture or whatĦH
Scream, goddamn it.
You came from the N.E. sector to annoy us with your beau's troublesĦH
- Mr Louison. - I don't know him. No names. No I.D.
- We're at war, girlie. - We're outlaws. He's Rolls.
- Voltange. - Rolan. Tourneur. Milan.
- Trap. - Pank. Fox. Paumeau.
- We watch out for moles. - You could be one.
- I'm not a liar. It's the truth. - You, a surfacerĦH Talk about truthĦH
Do you know what this isĦH Take a close look.
- Your brother Matt's shirt. - Shot down like a rabbit.
- Now that's the truth. - Common game. That's all we are.
- And you're predators. - Not me. I swear.
- You're one of them. A carnivore. - WhatĦH
Is that the way you rats treat ladiesĦH
- Hey, watch itĦI - For God's sakeĦI
Oh, my God.
Tell Calamity Jane to smarten up, or all hell will break loose.
- Got it. - A month's harvest is on the floor.
- Plus the risks. - Matt died for that.
Right. Tell her.
Corn...
There's plenty more in my building. 30 large bags in my dad's cellar.
- What's this guy of yours look likeĦH - Louison, Rolls...
Yeah, the guy you want us to pick up.
- Can I help you, missĦH - No, just an old coffee grinder.
CoffeeĦH Some people have it made.
So you went for a walk last nightĦH A long one at that.
First ruckus, then screams. This building is a madhouse.
Your father may work at night, but this is going too far.
There you are, Julie.
You OKĦH
Sorry, I was just rehearsing a new number.
Hold on...
Here.
Didn't you hear anything last nightĦH
No, your tea made sure ofthat.
A pot of tea a night, just as you prescribed.
I'll get you some more, you're almost all out.
You should drink some, too. You look exhausted.
- Cheer up, she died a natural death. - Come on, let's go.
But still, I'd have liked to say goodbye.
Why don't we do that right nowĦH
Poor Robert.
What made you rush out into the stairwell at night anywayĦH
I did it for Aurore. I wanted to save her.
I'm telling you, she wasn't the one who screamed.
Anyway, here you go.
Still, I did it for her.
The butcher was very decent. He apologised.
Invite you to dinnerĦH I haven't got much.
That's fine. That way we won't feel weighed down.
- At 9 p.m.ĦH - Sharp. I'm always on time.
- Rather unusual for a girl, rightĦH - For a girl, you're rather unusual.
I owe you a lot, you knowĦH
- Did you forgive them... - For LivingstoneĦH
- One must always forgive. - Depends. It's not always possible.
Don't say that. No one is completely evil.
It depends on circumstance. Or they don't realise they've done wrong.
36th sector, 5th division. Squirmer's Avenue.
What did that girl sayĦH The girlĦI
Sector 3/4, 69ĦHnorth-east.
Albumin Square. Here. All right, let's go.
Scout to Sauce Master. Heading towards target, 69ĦHnorth-east.
Sauce Master to Scout. Read you, over and out.
Watch your backsides, guysĦI
Come, Aurore...
They are the worm...
you are the fruit.
Not againĦI Darn itĦI
It seems rather quiet.
Not Father's golf clubs.
Yes, Father's clubs...
- Know who's on TV tonightĦH - I don't have a TV.
Look, isn't that your customerĦH
- Shit. - I'm a bit pressed for time.
No offence, but would you permit me to come back later tonight...
to pay my respects to your daughterĦH
- Danger, we know not. - Audacious, that's us.
Courageous, give me three.
Generous, you, you, you and me.
Scout to Sauce Master. Corn located at site.
I repeat: corn located at site.
Proceeding with reconnaissance mission. Target: Louison.
I repeat: target, Louison.
An ambush.
- Aurore, what's the matter nowĦH - Georges...
Throw in your apronĦH Now I've heard it all.
I've been thinking about it for a while now. I'm getting older.
I'm losing my touch. And so many victims...
- I feel sorry for them. - SorryĦH That's not like you.
No one's entirely evil. It's circumstance.
Or they don't realise they've done wrong.
Some say you have to be able to forgive. Do you forgive meĦH
An old bastard like youĦH
- Maybe I could. - You're sweet.
The guys you finished off wouldn't forgive you, though.
- You'd really have to insist on it. - If only Julie could forgive me.
- Have you asked herĦH - She wouldn't ever.
- But you're her father. - She won't even speak to me.
Want me to go see herĦH I could explain it all to her.
All she cares about is that Louison. But then, he's not such a bad guy.
By the way, he's on TV tonight. Why don't you go tell himĦH
I bet he doesn't know. He has his head in the clouds.
- You should really eat something. - Not hungry.
Not hungry.
Fox...
You've been hiding things. You're on TV tonight.
What do you know about thatĦI Livingstone.
The Criekville Casino.
Our Tica Tica Walk was a big hit back then.
Tica Tica whatĦH
Oh, shit.
- So that's your new numberĦH - I can explain, Julie.
Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.
I messed things up again.
- He's got clown shoes. - Mission accomplished.
We'll wait for the others.
JulieĦH
Recipe 8: Cordon Bleu to Sniper. Artichoke Heart SoufflĦH
- Quiet down. - Artichoke Heart SoufflĦH
Preparation: H minus 35 minutes. Then the onions. Simmer the snipers.
Cover them for about 15 minutes. I repeat: for about 15 minutes.
H minus 20 minutes: stir the sauce. I repeat: H minus 20 minutes.
THE STARS OF THE CIRCUS
Julie, I didn't think you'd come.
- Good evening... - I'll have a cup of tea.
- PardonĦH - I'll have a cup of tea.
A cup of teaĦH
You have...
I'll have one as well.
Yes, a nice cup of tea.
Aurore, come and watch. It's spellbinding.
Come, Aurore...
Come...
- You're wearing... - I found some contact lenses.
...they'll titillate us. Here's Stan and Livingstone.
- You never told me about this. - Julie...
that's Livingstone. Livingstone, Julie.
- I don't believe this. - It's the antenna, Dad.
- What a drag. - It's the antenna.
- Go and fix the wire. - In this stormĦH No way.
That bastard.
It's the antenna. Because of the wind.
Louison.
Aurore...
come...
It's so much better here, near us...
Come...
Louison...
- WhatĦH - Come back.
I can't hear you.
Come back.
Go back inside, Julie.
Watch out.
Mr LouisonĦH
No...
To the right.
A bit more.
Yes. OK. Perfect. PerfectĦI
Leave it the way is. Perfect.
Georges...
AuroreĦH
- No more Robert... - I fell.
That pervert who just wants to drag you down into the mire...
down into the sewer, into the sew...
- So it was you all along. - No.
Since when have you been doing thisĦH
- No, I can explain. - You bastard.
It comes from downstairs. You'll hurt your leg, Robert.
Stop.
Help, helpĦI
You shit. Son of a bitch.
- I fell. - Yes, Aurore.
I wanted to get up on the chair. I fell.
Yes, Aurore.
The Troglos. The Troglos are kidnapping someone.
Les Troglos...
How nice of you to make coffee, Julie. Expecting companyĦH
Take your clothes off.
- Julie, hurry. - That Interligator woman...
blew herself up sky high. Took her husband with her.
Where are you goingĦH Stop them, Robert.
Julie, what are you doing hereĦH Wipe that muck off your face.
Do you hear meĦH Go home this instant. And wipe off that lipstick.
And you, I'll skin you alive. Just you wait. I'll get you yet.
I'll get you.
Just you wait.
- Who goes thereĦH - Snipers.
How did it goĦH Everything all rightĦH Everybody OKĦH
Hey, Tourneur, look what I found.
- Yes, but how about the othersĦH - Here they are.
- How did it goĦH - Easy. Virtually fell into our arms.
And we're all here.
Shit.
- Where did she come fromĦH - What the hell...
- Shit. - Pank...
Is that the guy we were supposed to grabĦH The target you locatedĦH
- Pank, can you explain this to usĦH - Wasn't that the planĦH
"Albumin Square. Name: Louison." That's what it says.
But it also says: "Sex: male. Shoes: that of a clown's."
- Then we'd better check it out. - Sex: male. MaleĦI
- SoĦH What of itĦH - OK, so tell me, is the sex maleĦH
Not my problem. Our mission was Louison. You got it.
Louison...is the package here maleĦH Yes or noĦH
I guess we should check it out.
Sorry, Louison, just part of the job.
I must have landed in a loony bin.
I'm sick and tired of this bullshit. There's been a mistake, so let me go.
See, guysĦH Female through and through.
Cordon Bleu calling Onion Snipers. Artichoke Heart here.
I repeat: Artichoke Heart. In immediate danger.
Cordon Bleu calling Onion Snipers.
- Artichoke Heart is in danger. - We'll knock them off like flies.
- Must be cooking up there. - You can count on those weirdos.
- They'll fix your buddy for good. - Should we goĦH
Of course you're going. All of you.
- Doesn't she ever shut upĦH - They play rough.
But an agreement is an agreement.
Who's not inĦH Rap, you're coming with me. Milan, Fox, Tourneur...
- You take the others. Move it. - But what about meĦH
What about meĦH
Don't forget about me. What about meĦH
You assholes.
In case I don't come back.
Open up.
Give it up, you dimwit. We'll let you go. I swear.
We won't touch you. We'll forget the whole thing, OKĦH
- My cleavers. All of them. - Right, the cleavers. Kill them off.
- Think you're on a safari, bitchĦH - That's my wife.
- No men or women, only volunteers. - You got it. Obedient volunteers.
Harm one hair of my daughter's head, and I'll carve you up into pieces.
- So, go get my cleavers. Move it. - On the double.
Where are youĦH
I don't like this one bit.
It won't be long now. Julie, get out of here.
Yes. It's me they're after.
Don't cry. I'll be all right.
- Don't cry. - It's my contacts.
WhatĦH
Julie, there's only one thing left to do.
Go on, push. Push.
- What are you doingĦH Move your butt. - Can't. I've gained too much weight.
Wait, turn back. Tourneur, wait.
- Shit, Tourneur's been hit. - Tourneur's been hit.
- Hey, postman. Everything OKĦH - I got one. Come and see.
- These monsters are everywhere. - They've lost one.
They won't be back.
Good ol' Tourneur. Hang in there.
That lead really weighs you down.
- No other damageĦH - Don't worry. We'll get you out.
You all rightĦH
Come on, push.
Let me through.
- I don't believe this. - Water's running.
What the hell are they doingĦH Stand back.
What the hell are they up toĦH
Marcel...
You OK, MarcelĦH Come on, get up. Get up.
Go onĦI GoĦI GoĦI
Julie, follow me.
Be carefulĦI
Not a minute too soon.
Miss Plusse, you're a dragonfly in mating season. So a toad like me...
Get lost, jerk. I'm in a rush. Let the lady by, will youĦH
I go from one footbath to another. Shit.
I despise you. I hate you.
This time you're done for, clown.
- Cut the bullshit. - Right. Cut the bullshit.
Now you're going to start singing.
My cleaver, damn it. Hand it over.
- Here, butcher. - You, hereĦH
This is a job for the Australian.
At any rate, you came at the right time.
No...
- Oh, my God... - Goddamn Troglos.
Bastards. My Julie...
It's all your fault. You'll pay for this.
I've got something stuck in my head, rightĦH
Answer me, sausage head.
You, tell me. I'm not dreaming, am IĦH I've got something stuck...