Red Lights

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RED LIGHTS:

"Meet you as planned at 5 p.m.

"I feel like a young man in love

on his first date.

"I can't wait for us to get on the road

and see the children again."

Come for a drink?

No, I'm meeting my wife at 5.

We leave this evening.

- Where to?

- To fetch the kids.

Then to my in-laws

in the Basque country.

Drive safely!

- I'll see you in 20 min.

- Already?

- We said 5 at the bar.

- Get my necklace at the jeweler's?

The one next to the florist?

I'll take care of it.

A beer, please.

Late afternoon heavy traffic

warning:
two million cars

on the roads

for summer vacation.

Last year's death toll

was 200 at this time.

Departure figures

are on the rise so far.

Highway Safety again urges

utmost caution.

- Where are you?

- It's already 5?

Sorry, I had a call!

Be right there.

Anything else, sir?

- Antoine? I'm so sorry...

- What're you up to?

- I got held up. I'm coming!

- Stop saying that. Just come!

I'm coming, I'm coming!

- How're you?

- Fine. You?

Exhausted.

You didn't look exhausted

across the street.

I had to answer an email from the US.

It took time.

Get my message?

What're you staring at?

- Your necklace.

- Why?

I hadn't noticed

you stopped wearing it.

I took it in 3 weeks ago.

Want a drink?

No, let's get going.

You have to get the car

and I have to pack.

I want to shower first, too.

Why leave so early?

In an hour, traffic will let up.

Let's eat here.

You don't mind eating cold, do you?

What are you doing?

Why are you standing there?

I'm going out.

- What?

- I'm going out.

- What for?

- Cigarettes.

There are plenty here.

I'll get gas and check the oil.

It'll save time.

A scotch, please.

- A single?

- Double.

I filled the tank...

And checked the tires.

And the cigarettes?

- You said we had some.

- I was wrong.

- Want me to drive?

- No, thanks.

Sure you're okay?

Of course.

What's on your mind?

Nothing special. And you?

I'm dying to see the kids.

I wonder if they've changed.

You can take a shower.

You have time.

I have to finish packing.

On the A42 south of Beaune

a car collided with a truck.

The car's occupants

were killed instantly.

The truck driver is unscathed.

10 minutes later,

at the Mcon exit...

Let's get off and take the back way.

We'll get back on the highway

after Tours.

What do you think?

Hlne?

Know Ducasse's fees?

Not off the top of my head.

It can wait till I'm back.

When's that?

Tell them the 18th.

Hang on!

That's a long break!

Two weeks. I deserve 'em.

Sure you can live without me

that long?

Aren't you presumptuous!

- Take care.

- You, too.

- What're you doing?

- I want to move.

But it's only for a few miles!

Take the left lane. It's moving faster.

Can't you see I'm trying?

Watch out!

- Why the face?

- What face?

You seem irritated.

Because I'm in the left lane

when the right line was fine!

- If you're tired, I can drive...

- I said no!

What're you doing?

I have to pee.

Need anything?

A scotch, please.

- Single or double?

- Double.

There's a detour.

We have to go right.

Thanks, I noticed.

There's always a detour on this road!

Can't they repair in winter?

- When the ground's frozen?

- Or the fall!

Not with 2 million on the road!

- You missed the turnoff.

- What turnoff?

For Tours.

What about the cars behind us?

They aren't all going to Tours.

Relax, you'll get to Tours!

What'd I tell you?

We're on the wrong road.

It never occurs to you

you could be mistaken.

Say what's on your mind for once!

- Remember that 125-mile detour?

- To avoid traffic!

Not intentionally.

You trying to piss me off?

Just say so!

Shut up a second!

I'm trying to see where we are.

I think we're on Route 182

heading toward Blois.

Sure you won't turn around?

- Furious?

- Me?

You see anyone else here?

Just because I dared ignore the arrow

and we'll make a detour.

- What's wrong?

- You almost hit the guardrail.

Can't I drive?

And get there three weeks from now?

- The lady doesn't like my driving?

- Watch the road.

I'll watch the road,

I'll drive nicely, carefully,

without going off the tracks.

You know which tracks I mean?

You get my meaning?

Is this necessary?

That you care what I think?

It might help you.

- Help me what?

- Help you...

To understand me, for instance.

And in that way...

to make my life easier.

But I doubt that really interests you.

You're far too selfish.

If you loved me even a little, you'd...

- Finish your sentence!

- What's dumber than a train?

I felt like a train on that highway.

I had to get off the tracks.

Understand?

Do all these guys ask their wives

before getting a beer?

You had a beer?

- What'd you drink?

- A scotch.

A double?

- And before?

- Before what?

What did you drink before you got gas?

- Nothing.

- Is that so?

Don't believe me?

If it's true,

then it went to your head.

Think I'm drunk?

You talk as if you are.

Am I talking nonsense?

No, but you hate me.

Not at all.

I can see it in your eyes.

- Why won't you understand?

- Understand what?

I don't hate you. I just wish

you'd treat me like a man sometimes.

And let you stop at every bar?

- Here we go again!

- What?

You always find the putdown.

- Think I'm an alcoholic?

- I wouldn't have married an alcoholic.

- Do I drink often?

- Not often.

- How many times a year?

- I've never counted.

Two or three times at most.

So what's got into you?

Dunno. I'm in a tunnel tonight.

It's your fault.

If only you didn't treat me

as the lowest of the low,

as soon as I feel like

stepping out of line.

Is your life that tough?

Take Herv...

Every evening he's half-drunk.

But you still find him interesting.

You talk to him for hours,

even when he's smashed.

First, he's not my husband.

And second?

- There's a truck.

- I saw it! Mind talking about Herv?

Will you shut up!

I'm trying to read the signs!

- Admit you'd rather be with him.

- Stop it!

Now we're on Route 10.

Tours is to the left.

A spectacular escape

from Le Mans prison...

The fugitive, highly dangerous,

was last seen in a stolen car.

He threatened the police

before fleeing.

His description has been sent out.

What're you doing?

As you can see, I'm stopping.

If you get out of this car,

I'm going on alone.

If you intend to join us,

you can take the train.

And a drink for my young friend here.

- This round's on me.

- No, my wife's waiting.

See George? Life's great. Yep!

To the good life!

Hey, buddy...

That's not very smart.

It's very bad for your health,

understand?

The devil's on vacation with you.

Let it all out.

I gotta go...

You...

You're a nice guy.

It's written on your f***ing face.

Everyone can see it. So be careful!

I'm going.

Buddy, you're going

in the wrong direction!

"I'm taking the train."

You've reached Hl...

- Where's this train go?

- To the depot.

I'm looking for my wife. A brunette

with light pants and a tank top.

- Any more trains?

- Last one just left.

- For where?

- Bordeaux.

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