Leaving Page #2

Synopsis: Suzanne is a well to do married woman and mother in the south of France. Her idle bourgeois lifestyle gets her down and she decides to go back to work as a physiotherapist. Her husband agrees to fix up a consulting room for her in their backyard. When Suzanne and the man hired to do the building meet, the mutual attraction is sudden and violent. Suzanne decides to give up everything and live this all engulfing passion to the fullest.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director(s): Catherine Corsini
Production: IFC Films
  1 win & 3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.3
Metacritic:
56
Rotten Tomatoes:
68%
UNRATED
Year:
2009
85 min
$187,090
98 Views


Of course.

"Hope you're recovering!"

"Suzanne"

One more time. Push against

my hand. Push, push, push.

Very good, and let go.

Okay? Breathe.

Now we'll move the kneecap.

Slowly and carefully. Just like that.

Excuse me.

Hello?

-It's Ivan. / I...

...I found your envelope.

Thank you, you're very kind. / I

Is your leg better?

Not bad. I can at least put my foot on the floor. / I

Do you have time for a cup of coffee?

I have all the time in the world.

I could drink a thousand coffees. / I

Around 3 o'clock then?

Sure. / i

Hello.

Sorry, I don't have a vase.

I should have thought of that.

Let's see if we can find something.

This will do.

There you go.

Hurry up!

Hello, M. Lagache, it's Suzanne Vidal.

Listen, I can't come today.

Yes. No, no, tomorrow.

Well, see you tomorrow.

Goodbye.

It's already a lot better.

Yes.

Look.

That's really good.

I don't want to go.

Stay then.

I can't.

I have to go.

Chase me away.

You'll have to chase me,

otherwise I won't be able to go.

Well then.

Go away.

Go on, leave.

I've hurt my shoulder, Mum.

Can you massage it for me?

That's a miracle.

That smells really good.

Yes, it does. What did you make for us?

Chicken again?

We had that at lunchtime.

Bloody hell, Mum!

What's got into you Suzanne?

What's up? It doesn't matter.

It's only a dish.

Don't worry about it.

It's only a dish.

I was looking everywhere for you.

Are you ok?

Samuel...

...I'm in love.

What are you talking about?

I'm in love with Ivan.

Who?

The Spanish guy who was working here.

The one who got hurt.

Have you slept with him?

Have you slept with him?

Yes.

Why did Daddy leave?

What's up, Mum?

Come and lay the table.

Do you want some pasta?

No, don't bother.

Where did you go?

What's that got to do with you.

Stay where you are.

You're moody tonight.

Yeah, Dad, you are?

So what?

That's enough. They've done nothing.

OK, kids, could you please just leave us?

Forgive me, Samuel.

How many times?

How many times what?

How many times did you sleep with him?

Hold on.

Tell me how often.

That's not the point.

Where did you sleep with him?

At his place.

I'll never see him again.

It's over.

I promise.

It's over.

Don't cry.

Why did you tell him? / i...

...I can't lie. I had to.

-What about us? / I...

...I do not know.

-Well? / I...

...I don't know.

-Well, neither do I Suzanne! / I

It's beautiful.

Thank you, darling.

Shall I order some drinks?

-Yes.

Waiter?

They want me to stand as a

candidate for the City Council.

But I thought you didn't want to be involved in politics

any more?

He's a good mayor. I'm tempted.

I like new challenges.

Good afternoon, ma'am, sir.

Can I see the wine list please?

You're my wife.

Don't move.

Marion. David.

This is Ivan. Leave a message. / I...

...Hello.

Remi, it's Suzanne Vidal. / I

Have you heard from Ivan?

Yes, he is back at work. / i...

...Where?

-In a restaurant in Uzs. / I

What are you doing here?

You don't answer when I call.

It's better if we don't see each other, so you said.

I have to see you.

Listen, I have to work.

When is your break?

Three o'clock.

Wait for me outside.

I'm ashamed to bring you here.

Stop it.

I enjoy everything when I'm with you.

I have to go. Really.

I have to go, Suzanne.

Don't you care about anyone?

My parents have been waiting since 7 o'clock.

Sorry, I had to go to the delicatessen.

The delicatessen?

Delicious. As always.

-You have surpassed yourself, honey.

Do you really want to work again?

It'd never cross my mind to do that.

Especially at her age.

I think she's brave.

I'd like to help. I'd like to offer

you my office furniture, from the waiting room.

I hope you didn't do that for me,

I didn't ask you to.

Yes, but I did it for Suzanne.

You didn't even ask her if she likes it.

If I like what? Sorry, I...

Excuse me.

I want you.

I want you too. / I...

...You make me crazy. / i

What are you doing?

I have to go out.

You're like my b*tch in heat.

You disgust me! Stay here!

I'll do what I like.

You're not going out!

Are you crazy?

Suzanne's tired.

I'm taking her up to our room.

Shut up.

Samuel! You're being ridiculous.

You stay at the table.

I can' t live without you.

No, don't do that.

To wake up with you.

'You're crazy.

You're crazy, I like that.

Did you get some sleep?

You smell nice.

I love you.

What are you doing here?

Waiting for you.

Why?

You know why!

You're capable of anything.

I am ashamed of you.

I spent the whole night waiting for you.

Look at me.

You're my wife.

You must fulfil your duties.

What do you think you're going to do?

Make sure we've eaten then leave to f*** him?

Is that your plan? What do you want to do?

I'm leaving you.

I forbid you to leave.

You're not leaving! You're my wife.

You can't ruin everything.

I can give you everything.

I want nothing from you.

Come here ..

Stop!

I won't let you leave!

It just happened; I don't know

what's wrong with me.

I don't want to hurt you but I have no choice.

I can't.

Let me go.

How will you earn a living?

From my work.

-Your job?

What work?

I'm a physiotherapist.

Do you think you're going to come here to work every day?

Irritate me with your face and your slutty games?

I'll work in town.

I'd love to see that

You'd never have known how to do anything without me.

You know what that little whim of yours

cost me, your office? 30,000 euros.

Do you think money grows on trees?

How will you manage?

How are you two going to manage?

Without me, you'll have nothing.

You'll never manage.

Say something.

It's perfect.

I did it. She's asleep.

That doesn't surprise me. I love it

when you sing in English.

Want to speak to me in English?

If you speak to me in Catalan.

This is the best day of my life.

Bladder.

It creaks.

Again.

See that. That's enough for today.

Okay? Careful.

I've written out some exercises for you to do at home.

You have to do them though, it's important.

I will.

When are you opening your own practice?

Not yet. For the moment I'm standing in for Mr. Lagache.

Who do I write the cheque to?

To me.

In any case, you look radiant.

Your holiday has done you good.

Okay?

-Yes, I'm starting to get into the swing of things.

Listen, a friend of mine called me, he wants

to buy the lease from me at the end of the month.

You promised you wouldn't sell for at least six months.

Sorry, but it is a godsend.

I can't let the opportunity go to waste.

But it gives you some time to find something else.

Could I call him? He may need a replacement.

He is a dentist.

English, bilingual,

giving English lessons at home.

Is that all?

I started working again.

I have some problems. I have to juggle.

You've been overdrawn for a month.

You must ensure that the

the overdraft is payed off.

Is there nothing left in the savings account?

And the other account?

It's been blocked by your husband.

Can I apply for a loan, then?

You won't get it.

What should I do? What do you suggest?

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Catherine Corsini

Catherine Corsini (born 18 May 1956) is a French film director, screenwriter and actress. Her film Replay was entered into the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. Her 2012 film Three Worlds competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.In April 2016, she was announced as the President of the Jury for the Caméra d'Or prize at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. more…

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