Under the Sand

UNDER THE SAND:

Ready to go?

Come on.

Marie, can you get the door?

Get up.

Should we build a fire?

Want some wine?

- More?

- Just a little.

That's good.

Want to go to the beach tomorrow?

If the weather's nice.

Which beach?

Where the Germans go?

Yes, that's a good one.

Not too crowded.

Where'd you find it?

It's an old bottle from last year.

How is it?

- It's drinkable.

- Not great!

We're finally on vacation.

Are you tired?

Yes.

That feels good.

Coming for a swim?

Not just yet.

I want to rest a little.

Excuse me,

have you seen my husband?

He's in his sixties, fairly tall?

No. We just got here.

Are you sure?

He's got gray hair,

blue swimming trunks...

He went swimming

and I've lost sight of him.

Sorry, we haven't seen him.

Thank you.

Excuse me...

My husband's disappeared,

I can't find him.

Excuse me, I've got a problem.

My husband is lost.

Calm down.

Did he go swimming?

- I think so.

- You think so or you're sure?

- I'm sure.

- He didn't go for a walk?

I'm telling you

he went in the water!

- On this beach?

- No, further down.

That's out of our sector.

I know, but please hurry,

something has to be done!

It was here.

He went swimming here.

Did anyone see him?

No. Can't you see

it's practically deserted?

We'll alert the police

and get a helicopter.

Did he have any personal or

professional reasons for disappearing?

No.

Or for suicide?

Did he seem depressed

or weary,

or mention a desire to end it?

No!

Very well.

For the investigation,

we're going to need

a very precise physical description

of the missing person, your husband.

Just in case you don't hear from him

in the next few days.

We'll also need medical information.

Whether he's had any surgery,

or fractured bones.

Jean...

Jean?

Is anyone there?

It's about lung capacity,

I'm not an old fossil yet!

No, you're just

in the process of fossilizing.

You should go to the gym with Marie.

Yes, come with me.

It'll do you good.

And jump around in loud tights

with a bunch of ladies?

Can you picture me, Vincent?

Not really, no.

You've got the wrong idea about gyms.

There's no need to wear tights.

You'd look cute in nice pair

of shorts.

You don't have to take a class.

There's always the weight room.

I should go,

I really need to build my muscles.

Where do you go?

A little gym a few stops

from my place, most mornings

before work.

My husband always says he's coming,

then backs out.

He's like you, Grard,

not a big athlete.

But he promised me

he'd try to come

on Saturday mornings.

If you came with us, Grard,

you wouldn't be alone.

You'd both be more comfortable.

With all the work you both have,

it's good to have a physical outlet.

Have you always been athletic?

When I was young, in England,

I was a competition swimmer.

Then I met my husband,

a real Frenchman

who loves good meals and fine wine.

More salad, Marie?

Sure.

It's delicious.

I wish I had your cooking talent.

But you have other talents,

don't you?

Thanks, but don't bother.

I've got it.

Let me help.

Would you call me a taxi?

- Do you like him?

- Why do you ask me that?

No reason.

I think you made

a big impression on him.

Been married long?

Over 25 years.

That's a fair bit of time, isn't it?

Yes.

- Do you have children?

- No.

You didn't want kids?

You're too nosy.

I know, but I'd like

to know you better.

Do you have time for a nightcap?

No, I've got class tomorrow, and...

Another time.

Not asleep yet?

I was waiting up for you.

Did you have a good time?

It was nice.

Grard was funny.

Did you eat?

No.

Would you like me

to fix you something?

No, don't bother.

I'm not hungry.

Good. That way

you'll lose a little weight.

Goodnight, honey.

- Did you set the alarm?

- Yes.

Jean?

Yes?

Hold me tight.

I don't want to go to work

this morning.

- Did you sleep poorly?

- No.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

I feel like taking the day off.

I want to stay here with you.

I'm sorry.

We'll end class 10 minutes early.

- I'm going for a coffee.

- See you.

Hello, Madame.

Do you remember me?

Last summer, in the Landes...

No.

I was working there,

we helped you, you know,

for your husband?

You've got the wrong person.

I've never been there.

Are you trying to sell me on him?

Not at all.

I've got to go.

- Call me, as soon as possible.

- I promise.

It looks great on you.

- Isn't it a bit conservative?

- No, it's in style.

It shows off your figure.

- I'll take it.

- Great.

The two shirts, too.

Do you have this in blue?

- Which one?

- That one.

It's for my husband.

His eyes are blue.

There.

Your code, please.

I'm sorry, your card's been refused.

- How can that be?

- I don't know.

I've got my checkbook.

- Do you have ID?

- My passport.

I'll pass on the shirts and tie.

Very well.

I'm sorry, I'll keep the tie.

Hello Marie?

It's Vincent.

Amanda gave me your number.

I just wanted to apologize...

I mean, for kissing you.

I'd like to ask you to dinner.

Maybe if you're free tonight...

I'd like to see you, if you have time.

I know a nice little

Chinese restaurant.

I don't want you

to feel obligated...

I'm getting flustered,

just give me a call.

My number is:
0144253658.

Kisses.

I mean, excuse me,

scratch the kisses...

Sorry. Call soon.

Who is this Vincent?

You're already home.

I bought you a present.

Do you like it?

It's very nice.

How do I look?

Pretty.

So, who is he?

A friend of Amanda and Grard's.

- What's he look like?

- I don't know, average.

Handsome?

Sure, not bad. But not my type.

Why not?

Too mannered.

Did he kiss you?

Yes.

But I pushed him away.

Why?

I had just spoken about you.

You want to have dinner with him?

I don't know.

To tell you the truth,

I didn't think you'd call me back.

Why not?

I don't know.

I was afraid you were mad at me.

Really? It was flattering.

When I started teaching,

I had lots of big plans.

Specialized research projects

on exciting subjects.

But with time, I let them all go.

Little by little.

Any regrets?

No.

My relationship with Jean

has always been my priority.

But I love teaching.

Right now we're working on

"The Waves" by Virginia Woolf.

I loved that book as a teenager.

It's a wonderful book.

The students like it.

Actually,

I don't really remember it.

That's...

The suicide note

she left to her loved ones.

Terrifying. She drowned herself

with rocks in her pockets.

I think it's a beautiful death.

I'm not surprised.

The English are fascinated

by things morbid.

Are you cold?

No, it's nice out.

Thank you.

I had a lovely evening.

Me too.

Come up for a drink?

No, thank you.

I start early tomorrow.

Good night.

Good night, Vincent.

LAW OFFICES:

- Listen Marie. We need to talk.

- I'm listening.

Your banker informs me

you are way overdrawn,

and can't access Jean's account.

- He said that?

- Yes.

You need a power of attorney.

As long as he is still missing,

his account will remain frozen.

In such cases,

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