Come.
It'll be OK.
Get ready, final line-up.
Space, please.
Go, go... Girls.
Move forward. Keep the space between you.
Perfect!
Very good. Great.
Keep the same spaces.
Yann-Olivier would be so proud.
Thank you, Sarah.
Ellias, go.
Ellias, now, go.
It's still a draft, but it gives the general idea.
It´s inspired by Matisse´s Flight Of Icarus.
You, in black, with a red handkerchief,
lying on a blue background,
surrounded by the three models, the stars
in the canary yellow dresses we loved.
Absolutely.
- That's very pretty. - Big hit with our clientele.
Superb. I love it. - We have several titles.
Not easy to mourn one creator and welcome the birth of another...
We want to pay tribute to Yann-Olivier, as you did so well,
and honor your first collection, that was received with emotion.
No superlatives, I know you're allergic.
First suggestion:
"The heir to House of Orsino".
Some of us feel it´s not active enough.
Velazquez gave us the idea of a consecration, a coronation.
That's most impactful, and moving.
Two options:
"Ellias Barnès, the new prince of fashion".
Or, "The Little Prince of haute-couture",
which fits the iconic nature of the photo.
Magnificent.
It's beautiful...
Not sure about me as the Little Prince, but...
Is this the final casting?
Veronica and Bijou represent your identity well.
Yes, yes, they're fine...
It's Sarah...
She's the face of the label.
She's under contract for our campaigns.
She represents Orsino.
That means a lot to our clientele. - Yes, and I love Sarah.
But this is different.
It´s not an ad.
It´s not a campaign.
It's the cover to promote my first collection.
So, the casting should perfectly represent my identity.
We need to send our clientele a message.
The Orsino spirit is alive, with a new signature.
Mine. - Of course.
Sarah will understand.
Who do you have in mind, Ellias?
Renata. If she's available.
If not...
Maurane. Or Michela.
And Alayna? - The canary yellow's too hard on her.
So, Veronica, Bijou and... - Renata.
Maurane or Renata.
14-9.
Have you been stressed lately?
Yeah, but...
It feels like something else.
Have you had these pains long? - Two... Three years...
At first, rarely, but now nearly daily.
Any heart disease in the family? - No.
Does it hurt here, when I press? - No.
OK, sit up.
Breathe in deeply, mouth open.
And your asthma? - Almost gone.
Thanks to my Ventolin. - Breathe normally.
Blood pressure's a bit high.
You can get dressed.
Anything that might have triggered these symptoms?
Nothing I can think of.
What you describe sounds more like panic attacks, than a heart attack.
It really feels like my heart.
Panic acts on the heart, but it's not a heart problem.
Your fear of a heart problem, makes your brain create one.
That fear increases anxiety, which, in turn, increases the pain.
It's an anticipatory mechanism.
But with a bit of temporary chemical help,
we can restore a balance.
Anything against anxiolytics?
No. No. - OK, Bromazepam.
When the feeling starts, take one, immediately.
A quarter, because it causes drowsiness.
Earlier, you mentioned hereditary pathologies...
My father had a stroke two or three years ago.
Is he treated for it?
I don't know. We haven't spoken in years.
Did your problems start before or after his stroke?
Before.
Maybe after... I don't know.
I'm sending you to a cardiologist for some tests.
Just to make sure.
Did he pass something on to me?
Find out what caused his stroke,
see how he's doing, while we wait for the results.
We'll get to the bottom of this.
Sender contains: barnès
FROM DAD Hi Sébastien! (Who's Ellias?)
Glad I found you. I'm recovering from a stroke.
How are you? Attached my will, in case.
Hi Dad.
Hi, Thanks for your
Hi, Sorry for getting back so
Hi, How are you?
Hi, How
Wondering how you're doing?
I'm wondering how you're doing now?
Great, Ellias. Lift your chin.
That's it. Veronica, raise your leg.
Bijou, head a bit towards me.
That's it.
We have to take a break.
The police want to speak to Sébastien Barnès.
It's my given name.
What do they want? - They wouldn't say.
Are you in any trouble? - No.
Nothing the press can use? Nothing illegal?
A story that could come out?
No, not that I can think of.
We'll stay with you, OK? - OK.
Excuse me.
This way, please.
Yes, Seb? - Mum, where were you?
Key Largo. Fishing with Claude's clients.
What's up? Three missed calls, isn't like you.
Jean-Jacques is dead.
Oh, well...
When?
Four days ago.
Give me a second.
Claude?
Claude!
It's Seb. - Yes?
Your brother's dead.
What from, he asks? - Heart attack.
Heart attack.
You're an idiot.
What did he say?
Nothing.
He had a stroke three years ago.
Did he have heart problems?
We haven't seen your father in 25 years...
And Claude? No heart problems? - No.
Claude's in super shape.
How did you find out?
Quebec police contacted French police.
And I talked to his attorney.
He bought a house on the North shore.
Oh, did he?
OK, listen...
My collection's coming out, I can't leave.
I'll sign a power of attorney so that you can deal with his estate.
Miami is closer...
You can keep everything.
We don't need anything.
Jean-Jacques has long been dead to Claude.
But he's his brother. - But you're his son.
It's my promo campaign, Mum! Please!
Claude owes a shitload in taxes.
He's never going back to Quebec.
And you?
I don't owe anyone anything.
I have a call waiting...
Hey, I adored the serin yellow in your collection.
Thank you.
It's called canary.
Okay, bye.
Cutting it a bit short, no? - No, we're there.
Is something wrong? - I'm fine.
Should I reschedule the cardiologist?
No, I´ll come back right after the funeral.
How long since you've been back?
I've never been back.
Twenty years...?
It's only a few days.
The attorney knows you're in a hurry.
Yeah...
And the photos?
We´ll get their selection later today.
The realtor will be at your dad's
with the guy from the charity.
I´m forwarding the e-mail. - Thanks.
You have to pick up the keys at the funeral home.
Alright.
Your driver will have a sign with my name on it.
For more discretion.
Thank you.
Hang in there.
Hello officially. I'm Pierre-Luc.
Judith. It's a pleasure.
At your service, Mr Barnès.
May I take my shoes off?
Make yourself at home.
Your father has been prepared.
But we need to dress him.
Could you bring clothes
that he liked, or that had symbolic value.
Yes. - Perfect.
Would you like his belongings now or later?
Now's fine.
LALONDE - WE'RE HERE TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER.
Here. - Thank you.
Could you sign this, please.
I sent the death certificate to his attorney.
To speed things up. - Much appreciated.
This is the copy.
Your assistant said,
just a simple ceremony and the cremation after.
The express option.
This is where your father's car is parked.
And the number of one of his friends
who wants to be part of the ceremony.
From now on, Minna, our celebrant, will take over.
You see her at 6 pm.
You can bring photos of your father
and tell her how you want, to honor his memory.
To your father's?
No. I have to go by the Red Roof market.
You know it? - Yes.
Call Dominique Duchesne
Your destination is on your right.
You have reached your destination.
Sorry I'm late.
No worries. I did the outside evaluation.
I'll be right there.
Simon, from Follow Your Heart. - My sympathies...
We collect donations for refugees.
One man's joy, another's sorrow.
Thanks for coming.
Shall we? - Yes.
Sorry.
Did your father renovate recently?
I don't know... I really don't know anything.
If you find any utility bills, I'm interested.
And the certificate of localization too.
Are there things with sentimental value you want to keep?
Photos maybe. A few things...
Everything else can go. - Good.
Ready? - Yes.
I'll start over here.
HOUSE
HEALTH
CERTIFICATE OF LOCALIZATION
HEALTH
Do you have the keys?
There's a locked door.
Yes, I'm coming.
It´s a standard bungalow, but in great condition.
We can ask a good price for it.
There's a locked door.
Here. - Thank you.
No washer-dryer in the bathroom, it might be in the basement.
I don't know how many trips, it might be full down there.
That complicates the estimate. - Damn...
What do we do?
If you find the keys, send us photos.
If not, I´ll come with a locksmith
and for 100 bucks...
But I'll charge extra if there's a lot down there.
Thanks.
Goodbye. - Thanks, you too.
Tomorrow morning, 9 am. - Fine, thank you.
Goodbye. - Bye.
Hello.
Jean-Jacques' son?
Marie-Odile, his neighbor.
Sorry for your loss.
Sébastien? Right? - Yes, that's it.
I'll give you a hand. - Thank you.
Your father was lovely.
I didn't see him much, he was very discreet.
We got along well.
We've never seen you here?
Ah, no, my work keeps me very busy.
You're in haute couture in Paris, your father said.
Yeah, that's it. - Very impressive.
Have dinner with us.
Take your mind off things...
Very kind of you,
but I have a meeting at the funeral home before going to Montreal.
The Lalonde funeral home? - Yes.
They're very good.
Thanks. - You're welcome.
When is it? - Sorry?
The funeral? - Day after tomorrow.
Well, I'll go.
You must be very busy. - Yes.
If you change your mind for tonight,
we're right there, at number 30. - Great.
Thanks, Marie-José.
Marie-Odile. - I'm sorry.
Marie-Odile.
Thank you.
DID YOU GET THE PHOTOS?
YOUR CHOICE NOW.
I'M AT THE FUNERAL HOME. I'LL LOOK TONIGHT.
Mr Barnès.
Here. - Thank you.
I forgot to give you this.
The medics must have taken it off in the ER.
Thank you.
Minna's waiting for you. Follow me.
Minna, Mr Ellias Barnès.
My condolences, Mr Barnès. - Thank you.
I'm aware that you need to get back to Paris quickly.
I'm a huge fan, since the very beginning.
Thanks. That's very kind.
This is neither the time nor the place,
but your collection for Orsino...
Unbelievable! Respect.
I don't know what to say... I'm touched.
You don't remember me, do you, Sébastien?
No, I'm sorry.
We did fashion together in college.
We did a project on Lagerfeld.
Just before you left for Paris.
You had blue hair back then?
Di Salvio Minna! Yes, of course!
I'm straight-laced now, and you talk like Mylène Farmer.
We all change, don't we?
Still love Mylène Farmer? - I guess...
Me too.
Maybe you'll get to dress her! - Who knows.
Listen, I've found some photos.
Thank you.
When I saw that you were coming for your father,
it was strange...
I seem to remember you said he was dead.
Well, that sums up our relationship.
Noted.
Now he really is dead, let's choose one.
Do you know what he wanted?
No...
These models can be rented.
They're only used for the ceremony.
There's a cartridge inside for the cremation.
Better for the environment.
And the fabric inside is beautiful.
For the ceremony, do you have any texts in mind?
Did he express any desires in his will?
I don't know.
Can your father's friend help?
I haven't had time to call.
We'll discuss it tomorrow.
Well, that one.
Very good choice, Mr Barnès.
Mr Barnès?
Yes? - I'm sorry,
the suit and shirt you brought don't fit your father.
He wore two sizes bigger.
Could you bring another suit? - Yes.
Early tomorrow? - Yes, fine.
Listen, I...
I found an anti-hemorrhagic in is car.
Did he have a pathology that caused his death?
We only have the ER doctor's report.
What does it say?
A natural death.
Is a heart attack a natural death?
Compared to a road accident, or a suicide, yes...
You can ask for his medical records.
As his son you can ask his doctor. - OK. Thank you.
We're here to make your life easier.
I need to stop by my father´s before the hotel.
Good evening, Sébastien.
Or should I say Ellias?
You are? - Dominique, your dad´s friend.
I left my number at the funeral home...
Sorry. I didn't have time... - I understand.
I came by earlier,
Marie-Odile saw me...
You have your dad´s eyes...
So, Marie-Odile kindly invited me to dinner...
We met through Jean-Jacques.
You said you weren't coming back
but when we saw you, she said:
"Go see him, give it a go".
Will you come and have dessert with us?
Or just a drink? Not for long.
I don't want to bother you...
We haven't met, right?
You already lived in France when your dad and I met.
I know you were on bad terms...
You could say that. - He often spoke of you.
He showed me photos too.
Having you in front of me...
I'd love to share a drink,
in all simplicity.
I'll finish up here and join you.
Wonderful. - I can't stay long.
Just a drink. In his memory.
I´ll bring one of his bottles. - Great!
See you in a bit. - Fabulous.
The neighbor invited me.
Come back in an hour and call me.
It'll give me an excuse to leave. - Perfect.
Hello, Pierre Luc? - Yes?
I'm still at my father's... I haven't finished.
Did you find your Quebec accent in his boxes?
Yeah...
I'll call you tomorrow... - Everything alright?
I just have all this sorting to do.
Go home, I'll call you.
Thanks, good evening. - Good evening.
911, what's your emergency?
You've reached Judith Alvarez. Leave a message.
Judith, it's me...
There's...
Call me back as soon as you can, OK?
Yes, hello?
You just called 911. Is there a problem?
Oh no, I'm really sorry, I...
A dumb mistake,
I should have explained, not hung up.
Are you in danger, sir?
Can you talk?
Yes, I snagged the emergency button.
Really stupid.
Are you sure?
Quite sure. I'm really sorry.
Very good, sir.
I´m sorry again. Good evening.
We saw your driver leave, so, we wondered...
I fell asleep...
Something wrong? - I won't be coming,
I'm beat.
I have to drop off his funeral clothes early.
The trip knocked me out. - Yes, poor you.
Can I do anything?
No, I'm just a bit overwhelmed right now.
I understand. Don't worry.
Thanks. My apologies to Marie-Odile.
Good evening, Dominique. - Good evening.
Can you hear me?
I'm going to help you.
I'm going to get you out, okay?
What's your name?
MISSING PERSONS
Alicia!
Elisabeth!
Annie-Claude?
Soleil?
Soleil, is that it?
Emilie!
Is it Emilie?
It's me.
I've brought you food.
He died a few days ago.
You have nothing to fear now.
It's night time.
Eat something and get some rest.
I'll get you out tomorrow, okay?
HOSPITAL
It's me.
Don't be scared, okay?
Wait, wait, no, no!
No, wait! Stop!
Wait, I want to help!
I just want to help!
Wait, I want to help!
I won't hurt you!
Jake!
I don't want to hurt you, I swear!
Shit!
Can you hear me?
Fuck!
Mr Barnès? It's Pierre-Luc. Can you hear me?
Maybe he's asleep.
Mr Barnès?
I heard noise.
Are you OK?
Everything alright?
Yes, I'm coming!
All good. He's here.
I said I'd call you.
Judith asked me to come over.
She's worried.
I have her on the phone, she wants to talk.
Judith? - My God, Ellias!
You scared the hell out of me. I got your message.
Why didn't you answer? What's going on?
Everything's fine.
What's up?
Your voice was so...
Really? That bad? - Yes, yes.
You were talking Quebecois...
I don't know, I'm deep in my father's stuff.
I get it.
It must be difficult. How can I help?
I don't know, it's...
It's not easy.
You don't sound well.
I'm just very busy.
I really have to go.
You know I'm here for you. - I have to go.
Thank you.
I won't be needing you.
Invoice what was agreed. - What about...
I have my dad's car.
Okidoki. You're the boss. - Thanks. Good night.
No, no, no, no, no!
It's not real, it's not real!
Come back!
It's not real, it's not real...
It's not real...
Hello, Mr Barnès. - Here you go.
Thanks. You can see him soon. - I couldn't.
Minna needs to go over the ceremony.
I can´t stay. - It's important, Mr Barnès.
It won't take long.
Please have a seat. I'll get Minna.
Good morning, Ellias. - Good morning.
Did you manage to rest?
I've brought some photos and music that he liked.
I'd like to say a few words.
To pay tribute to him.
What about his ashes?
I chose
the express option.
It comes with a scattering behind the car park.
FEELING BETTER? WHICH PHOTO DO YOU LIKE?
I wanted to
plant a tree
at the lake where we fished.
I thought
we could scatter his ashes there.
I'd give anything for you and me not to be here.
You don't have children, do you?
The absence of a child is an unbearable thing.
Your father suffered from it,
whatever you may think.
Maybe you don't care about his ashes, but we need
a meaningful place to go when we miss him.
Your father was someone
who had a big impact on my family.
On my children.
Please, don't rob us of that.
Mr Barnès. Mr Duchesne.
You were discussing the ceremony?
We'd started, yes...
Let's go and talk in my office.
Yes, hello? - Yes, Mr Barnès?
I'm at the house with the Charity volunteers,
I knocked, no answer.
Don't move, I'm on my way.
I can't stay.
Should we reschedule?
I have to open the house.
Do what you want!
On my way!
No rush. The locksmith's here.
He can open the front door.
Don't touch a thing, wait for me!
I'm on my way!
I'm really sorry... - No worries...
This is Stéphane, the locksmith. - Hi.
My girlfriend loves your work.
Thanks. I forgot to text you. I found the basement key.
Sorry you came for nothing.
You're mourning. It's normal to forget stuff.
It happens. - My mistake. Take this.
This is way too much.
Please! - Thanks a lot.
Clear it all, take what you want, throw out the rest.
I'll deal with his office.
And the basement?
Well, I...
I need more time. It's full of family stuff.
So, we forget about it.
Maybe a washer-dryer? - It's a piece of junk.
Let's go.
Gang, let's go for it.
It'll take all day.
When you're tired, think of the Hamoud family
and how happy they'll be thanks to his dad.
Let's go! Come on! Come on!
Mr Barnès?
I need to see the basement for the estimate.
That's not possible.
If I'd known...
I'll call you when I'm ready.
The sale can wait.
Have a nice day.
Can I take this? - Yeah.
Knock, knock.
I met your dad at a Fugain concert.
Will the refugees mind if I take it?
No. No.
Nice gesture, giving it all to charity...
My son is in social work. He'll be at the ceremony tomorrow.
Jean-Jacques and him adored each other.
Did you hurt your hand with the shredder?
No.
Your father knew he'd messed up with you.
I did everything not to be like him.
He loved you
and he missed you.
He just couldn't tell you.
What's wrong?
You were in bad shape last night.
You looked like a boy who'd pissed himself...
You pissed yourself, right?
I dreamt I was dying.
Poor child.
You're not dead.
You're alive.
Very much alive.
You're his son.
Nothing will change that.
Good luck. - Thank you.
Thank you. - No. Thank you.
Minna and I planned out the ceremony.
It starts at 11 am.
Followed by a light buffet
then Marie-Odile will do a drink at her house
before spreading the ashes.
Want a lift to Montreal? We could grab a bite.
Very kind, but I really need to rest at the hotel.
I get it. Get some rest.
Tomorrow will be tough.
WE HAD TO CHOOSE ONE. HOPE YOU'LL LIKE IT.
Good morning, Mr Barnès. This way, please.
If you need anything, we're here.
Do you mind if Mr Duchesne speaks first?
"Once the storm has passed,
"you'll ask yourself how you came through it.
"How you managed to survive.
"You won't know for sure that it's really over.
"But, know one thing:
"once you've weathered this storm,
"you'll never be the same.
"Such is the meaning of the storm."
As Murakami says,
death teaches us the meaning of loss.
That's the only comfort all of us, his friends and family,
I NEED MORE TIME
can take from today.
Jean-Jacques still has something to teach you.
But for now,
all united in grief over his passing,
you must face the irreversible,
shattered by his sudden departure
and overwhelmed by so many images of him.
A LOT OF SORTING TO DO
Jean-Jacques' face, his bright laugh,
his unique presence...
When death takes a loved one,
memories rush back, as if they were still with us.
In these last moments with him, let us pay a final tribute.
With this song, so dear to him,
let us remember the man he was and how he touched our lives.
To this music, full of hope and joy,
SENT YOU THE HARPER'S COVER
let us lull in the memory
of the beautiful moments we shared with him.
WILL YOU BE BACK FOR IT'S RELEASE?
I´M DOING MY BEST.
HELP US FIND JANIE
Jake, my friend.
Who could have predicted,
when fate seated us together at the Big Bazaar concert,
that 12 years later I would be speaking at your funeral.
Who knew, when we exchanged numbers,
that it was the start of a friendship
that would transform my life.
For years, we did everything together, didn't we?
My wife and sons can testify to that.
You said we were cosmic brothers.
And that cosmic brothers are stronger than blood brothers.
I know you said that
to heal your own wounds, but...
you ended up saying it to soothe mine too.
I miss your shoulder,
on which I so often mourned the loss of my daughter.
I miss your hand,
that I held so often
during the white marches, in the hope of
finding our Janie...
This week she would have been...
She is 22.
I miss your voice
on the phone
answering: "Hello, handsome Dom!"
After your stroke, I saw you less.
It was
harder to get you out of the house
but we chatted on the phone...
I'm going to miss you so much...
All the compassion and warmth you gave me,
I want to share them today with your son, Sébastien,
to show him my unwavering support at this painful time in his life.
You left too soon, my friend, you left too fast.
I don't know if the cosmos can recover.
Rest in peace, my brother.
Mr Barnès?
"If I am the first to die,
"let not grief darken your sky.
"Be yourself, but moderate in your mourning.
"It is a change, not an absence.
"As death is part of life,
"so does the deceased live on in the living.
"So, when you wander through the forests we walked,
"searching, in vain, for my shadow on the speckled bank,
"look for my hand.
"When you don't find it,
"let grief seep into you.
"Do not move.
"Close your eyes.
"Breathe in.
"Reach out and listen.
"Hear to my footsteps in your heart.
"I have not left, I wander within you."
These powerful words by Nicholas Evans,
mark the end of the ceremony for M. Barnès.
The time has come to say goodbye to him.
You may pass by his coffin.
To say farewell.
I'm sorry.
No, I am.
Your daughter.
Your father was one of the few to stand by me
when I became a suspect.
The ashes are here.
Goodbye.
Until next time, perhaps? - Yes.
Hang in there.
Please forgive me.
I called a taxi, to go to the hotel.
They're expecting us at Marie-Odile's.
My son took my car...
Here.
Will you be long? - No, no.
We're going to the lake after.
There´s good wine in his cellar. Take some.
The keys to the basement are in the glove box.
I'll be right back.
BARNÈS The Successor