The Hustlers Page #3

Synopsis: A drama surrounding a group of pool players as they try to advance up the rankings in their pool hall. There are multiple simultaneous stories, that show how the stress and anxiety of high stakes gambling can make or break you.
 
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2015
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What is it?

I was hoping it wouldn't go this far.

But you need an intervention.

Me?

- No, not you.

I need what?

- An intervention.

See you outside.

- Hi, Mirva!

Hi!

- Get back down.

A minute or maximum two.

You have a biochemical disorder.

It's called falling in love.

I have to go home.

- You're obsessive.

It happens when you f***

one woman too many times.

You'll be back to normal

in a couple of years.

But if you don't break up now,...

you'll have psychological

and physical problems.

I don't want to break up.

- That's because you're addicted.

Hi.

- Hello.

You need distance.

A trip around the world.

Arja.

- It's been a long time.

You look wonderful.

- So do you.

Thank you.

- Have fun.

That's it.

You break up with Anna,...

and we'll take

a six-month trip round the world.

But I don't want to break up

with her. - I know.

Who's the one who's nuts here?

- You. You need medicine.

Come.

Guess who can help you?

Il Capitano! I see a gentleman.

Who do we have here?

- Helena. - Hi. I'm Saku.

Lila.

- Saku.

Don't take the whole thing.

Have you ever kissed a girl?

- Yes.

I can tell you're a naughty girl.

- Maybe.

Kiss.

Show me.

- Okay, just this once.

Geez.

Whales can sing to their beloved

Think about the other whales.

They'll be like Shut the f*** up.

Don't sing for another second."

It would be like a song

playing on the radio.

Once more.

I promise I won't ask for more.

Okay, just once.

Hi.

Where have you been?

You want to see me tonight?

I'll be there in eight minutes.

What are you doing?

Our skipper is dozing on the deck.

Assa. Where are you?

Its me Assa. Talk to me...

Congratulations.

More gasoline!

Oh, hi.

- This is f***ing genuine!

A bonfire of the Vanities?

- Come with us!

Cops! Let's go!

Let's go!

F***ing sh*t!

Those ugly color sneakers

are a hit now.

Congratulations.

What do we market next?

Make tracksuits the new trend,...

and I'll buy you a box of champagne.

ANNA AND ASSA'S

HOUSEWARMING PARTY

Food and drinks.

Kids are welcome.

Bad news?

Make tracksuits the new trend?

I need a bigger challenge. I know.

Sandals with socks.

Hi. I'm here to look at the room.

You don't eat meat, do you?

Why?

- I'm a vegan.

I'll call you.

You have fiber optic cable?

- Excuse me?

How come you don't know?

Are you fifteen or something?

- I'll call you.

How would you describe yourself?

- I'm a night person.

Okay.

I'll call you.

Oh.

- Hi!

I'm here to look at the room.

Sure.

Before I let you in,...

tell me

how you would define yourself.

How I would define myself?

I don't believe in definitions.

You know what?

The room is yours.

- Of course.

You owe me a shirt.

- Deduct it from my rent.

In front of the Parliament House?

- That is an outstanding idea.

Maybe a couple of other places, too?

- Yes, central places.

Hola! Greetings from Barcelona.

- Thanks.

That's okay.

Hi.

- Please go on. Don't mind me.

You two have met, right? Alex started

the whole movement. - Hi.

What is this Flash Attack?

A performance group? - No.

Yes. - No. - Yes. - No.

Is it or isn't it?

- It is.

I don't want to define it in any way.

- I'll define it.

There's no need to.

- I'll define it.

I'm pissed off...

because people don't realize

what is happening around them.

I want people to wake up and

see things from a new perspective.

You don't have to live your life

with blinders over your eyes.

I'll be happy to nudge people

in the right direction.

There is one question I want to ask.

What will be left in the world

when we die?

For me, this is about leaving

a mark in history.

I want to distinguish myself

from the masses. - I see.

And now you're leaving your mark

with these posters?

In a way...

If I wanted to leave a mark,

I'd leave a real brand.

What do you mean?

- What would it be?

Remember the Brazilian priest

who tried to fly with balloons?

Yes, he failed and died.

But he will be remembered forever.

A lot longer than this mundane crap.

This is a great idea,

but take it further.

His idea is an old one.

We have a summerhouse by the sea...

Oh, hi!

What's up?

The maestro himself. Hi!

- Nice house.

Hi.

Oh, hi.

You think I've f***ing missed you?

Huh?

Saku, where are you?

I'm glad you came.

It's been a long time...

We'll talk later.

- Sure.

Where's her husband?

- He's in the garden.

He's that wealthy-looking

Captain America.

I'm bored.

Let's go to my place.

Vilma's having a party.

Congratulations on your new home!

- Thanks, Miia.

Hi, Miia. You look good.

That went well.

How are you, chief?

Really great.

- That's nice to hear.

Stay strong.

Nice seeing you.

Assa, let's get the f*** out of here.

That didn't go so well.

- Should we go?

You don't have to leave.

I promised Vilma

I'd drop by at her party.

I can't leave.

I can't leave my party.

- Geez, what a doormat.

Come with me. - I won't.

- Okay, don't come with me.

I won't!

You know where to find me.

It's unbelievable

that there are guys...

who think they can do

whatever they want.

If I had done the same,...

I probably would've killed myself.

What are you talking about?

- Your friend. The spearer.

You think

he should've killed himself?

You know what he did to Miia.

Based on what Anna has told Miia,...

he hasn't changed.

- That's right.

At least not for the better.

He should accept

that he's not a star anymore.

...die.

A great party!

- Hi. Was your party good?

A garden swing, children,

non-alcoholic punch.

Megalikes.

Eerika!

You have to get rid

of your polo shirt.

Make him...

...Japanese.

Let's destroy apathy.

Let's not accept this apathy

that keeps our eyes closed.

Let's not succumb to sleep.

Let's not follow the masses.

Friends, let's aim higher.

Let's destroy apathy.

I lived like you when I first moved

to Helsinki.

But I was twenty! Twenty!

Soon I'll be thirty, and

I want to move forward in life.

I don't want to be

part of that lifestyle.

What do you mean?

You want to break up with me?

What do you mean?

I want a man, not a teenage boy.

- I want to be that man.

I am that man.

Okay, I won't see Saku anymore.

I don't want you to abandon

your friends. Can't you see...

Can't you...

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

I don't want to live without you.

What?

I don't want to live without you.

Marry me.

Are you serious?

What?

I went to my best friend's party

last night. Did you?

In a way, he's right.

You have to do what feels right.

Destroying is easy. Building is hard.

The idea is that we should build

something surprising...

that will encourage others

to build something new.

Let's not accept this apathy

that keeps our eyes closed.

Let's not succumb to sleep.

Let's get going!

The afterparty is downtown.

Let's move.

Oh yeah.

Assa!

My brother.

How did the rest of the party go?

- Really good. I punched Pan...

Good. What did Anna say?

- She threw a fit.

Really? Don't tell me she left you.

I'm sorry.

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Lorene Scafaria

Lorene Scafaria (born May 1, 1978) is an American screenwriter, playwright, actress, singer, and film director. She is best known for her work on the films Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist and Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, the latter her debut as director in 2012. more…

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