Buongiorno.
Sorry?
-A bag. -Oh, I've got some.
Usually it's just your husband.
Yes, he's a bit under the weather this week, I'm afraid.
He's ill. The flu.
- Influenza. -Yeah.
Everybody has it now.
-How's your daughter? -She's fine.
Hi, Carol.
A bird is an animal made of bones, wings, and feathers.
Birds fly, breathe oxygen and make eggs.
Give me three examples.
Owls...
...pigeons and eagles.
Good.
And how are mammals different to birds?
Mammals live on land, can't fly and don't make eggs.
Name three mammals.
Dogs, rats...
...and penguins.
Penguins are birds.
-But they can't fly. -It doesn't matter. They have wings.
-But then, why don't they fly? -Because they haven't done evolution.
What's "evolution"?
When something becomes a better version of itself.
-For example? -For example,
the bear ate the penguin, because it couldn't fly.
So, the penguin learnt how to fly and flew away from the bear.
So then, did the bear learn how to fly?
No. Because bears are...
-Mammals. -See?
Just when you think you know it all, you don't.
Give me another mammal.
Glimm residence, who's this?
Oh, hi, Luca. It's dad's boss.
Did he? No, we didn't see him. We drove past, but we were in a hurry.
Did Philip not call you?
Oh, I'm sorry. He must have forgotten. He's still feverish, I'm afraid.
Oh, I'm sure he'll be fine by Sunday,
so Monday probably is a safer bet at this point.
Thank you, Luca. That's kind of you. I will.
Yes, you too. Bye.
What if he doesn't hear me again?
He'll hear you. It's been two days.
Just keep trying, and stay focused.
What would dad say?
The things we want will come...
Wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come...
Anything?
I think so.
You think so?
-It was quiet. -But you heard something.
It sounded like him.
Okay.
Good.
Rora?
Coming, Mom!
Hey.
Wait.
You're Rachel, right?
I've brought something.
Is your dad here?
No.
Oh.
Hello?
-Hello. -Hi.
Nice to see you.
-This is Rachel, my daughter. -Hi.
-This is Luca's son... Daniele? -Yeah, Dan is okay.
Can I help you?
Oh, yeah, my dad asked to bring this for Philip.
It's just chicken for soup and some medicine.
Oh, how thoughtful.
Yeah, and if you like, we know a good doctor who can come and...
How kind. There's, there's really no need.
-We're fine. -Okay...
-I'll go, then. -Yes.
Bye. Ride safe.
You check before opening. Especially now.
Sorry.
Did you say anything about Dad? Did he ask to see Dad?
No.
He was polite.
Listen to me. Boys are dangerous.
Most of them act polite, it's just so that they can get what they want.
-What do they want? -I can't tell you. You'd just get scared.
I won't.
They want to take all of your clothes off and touch you.
Everywhere.
I'm gonna teach you a word.
I want you to say if you're ever alone with him again. Okay?
Vaffanculo.
-What does it mean? -It's like a spell.
Makes boys leave you alone, especially if you say it like you're angry.
- Vaffanculo. -Angrier.
- Vaffanculo. -More.
Vaffanculo!
We did creative writing this afternoon.
Rachel prepared something very special for you.
A poem recital.
She wrote it all by herself. It even rhymes.
Which is why it's a poem.
"Title: 'Oh Dad.'
Oh, Dad, you are the best dad that I've ever had.
And each day you're not with us makes me really sad.
I'm glad you'll be back soon, Dad. We know it won't be long.
You've seen how much we've missed you, these days that you've been gone.
You always say that wanting makes what we want come true.
And that that want is stronger, when it's wanted by two.
We both want you back with us, so we know it will come true."
Do you think he liked it?
Loved it.
-So he'll be back Sunday. -Mmm.
Why not sooner?
Because Sunday feels right.
Doesn't it?
-When will he be back, Sunday? -Probably by lunch.
He likes lunch.
I'm glad you liked my poem, last night.
I can write you another one, if you want.
That was you, yesterday, wasn't it?
Mom says it means you're getting closer.
I'll be back in the woods, later, so make sure you're listening.
Cleaning is important because it's how we fight germs.
Germs are billions of tiny insects that want to kill us,
and because there are so many, we can't fight them all.
But if we clean every day, we can keep them at bay.
Good.
The problem is there are some things we can't use soap on.
Like food.
What is...
...that?
-An orange? -And do you know what that stuff growing all over it is?
-Fur. -Mold.
And can you guess what mold is made of?
-Germs. -Millions of them.
And because germs know we eat food, they go and live on it,
so they can get inside us.
But because we can't use soap on food,
what could we do to stop the mold without it?
What else kills germs?
Fire.
We could cook the orange,
but what if we didn't want to eat it straight away?
How could we carry on protecting it?
In the freezer.
Good. What if the freezer breaks?
Um--
Come on. What do we do with clothes, when they're clean?
-Vacuum-pack it. -Why is that?
Because... to protect them from dust.
Which is also made of germs.
And germs need oxygen to live.
And vacuum-packing removes oxygen.
Good.
Or we could pickle it.
Pickling is when we put food in vinegar,
which is an acid strong enough to kill germs,
but too weak to melt food. Some people also use oils...
Hey, Rachel?
-How are you? - Vaffanculo!
Vaffanculo!
Rachel says you're getting closer.
I hope you're proud of us.
What is it?
He sounded scared.
He's in a scary place. But not for long.
Wait outside.
All done.
-What's happening? -Nothing, he just had a little accident.
-What accident? -He needed the bathroom.
It's a good thing. It means his body is reacting.
Is he sick?
What are you doing?
Hmm?
Worrying.
Worry brings doubt.
He's stressed. Okay?
And our only job is to stay focused
and positive. Hmm?
I'm gonna show you something you're dad taught me.
Come on.
And the heavier something is, the more gravity it makes,
which is why the world, which is really heavy,
has so much gravity. It keeps everything on it.
Now, this is a magnet.
It weighs much less than the world,
but it can defeat almost all...
...of its gravity.
Two...
...can defeat it all. You try.
When we want something,
when we really want something, and believe it,
we create a force.
Like magnets.
And even if there's a whole world that wants to take that thing away,
we can stop it.
But when we doubt something,
it's like a big wall...
...stops it from working.
So...
is there any reason why we should be worried?
Mom?
Could Dad come back like Rora?
How do you mean?
She isn't a dog now.
Rora didn't have her body anymore.
Dad does.
What is it?
He's late.
So?
-You said he'd be back by lunch. -I said, "Probably by lunch."
Stop it!
Try calling him again, in case he's lost.
"Some things Here are made of There and want to take us with them."
Mum!
What are you doing?
It smells.
Exactly. The flies can smell it too.
Think.
-What's wrong with him? -Nothing's wrong.
Is he rotting?
A little. It's okay.
It's normal.
But Dad says rotting bodies can't come back.
Really rotten ones can't.
A little bit is okay.
He'll heal from it.
We should put him in the freezer.
In the freezer.
To preserve him.
And what good's that?
He can't come back, if he's frozen.
Just... I'm scared.
What are you doing?
Again?
I miss him.
-What if it doesn't stop? -It will!
"What if? What if? What if?"
I told you. Every time you worry,
every time you're scared something's wrong, you are making it wrong.
Look at me.
Look at me!
All you have to do is want him back
and know he'll come.
-That's it. -I do, that's why I don't understand...
Do you want him back?
Yes or no?
Yes.
-And is he coming back? -Yes.
Do you know it?
-Yes. -I'm sorry?
Yes!
That's it.
That's all you think.
Nothing else.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come...
Dad?
Hey. It's me.
Vaffanculo!
Here. You dropped this, yesterday.
Promise you won't shout at me?
-I have to go now. -Can I come with you?
Why?
-Do you want to take my clothes off? -No.
It's just... I'm going the same way.
So... do your parents teach you everything?
And you don't miss going to school?
Do you go to school?
I used to. I hated it.
I hate the stupid place.
Like, why did you guys move here?
Because... for Dad's work.
He's a butcher.
Do you like it here?
-It's special. -Alright.
I can't wait to leave.
Where will you go?
I don't know. Somewhere bigger.
I would like to... I mean, I want to be a musician.
That's interesting.
-So, what's that bone for? -It's a horn.
Right.
And why do you use it?
Can't say.
-Is that what your mum says? -And my dad.
Okay. Um...
Let's make a promise.
You won't tell anyone I'm smoking,
and I won't tell anyone about your horn.
So?
This horn's special.
It's connected to another place.
Which means it can help us hear it, and then we can study it.
Okay. Um...
-What place? -There.
There... Where?
Just... There.
It's where everything goes.
Okay. Is this place here in the woods?
It's everywhere, actually.
But you can feel it from here, because there are cracks.
Dad says, probably even doors.
Cool. And, and how do I see There?
- You won't. Only special people can. - Okay.
So... you're special.
And my dad. We have special brains.
-Really? -Yes.
Dad says brains are like radios.
Radios turn waves into sounds.
Brains turn the world into everything that we see.
Some radios are special.
They can hear different waves, or ones that come from far away.
Brains are the same.
Okay. I want to try.
-What? -To hear it.
Maybe I'm special, too.
Sorry.
Sorry...
It's Rachel, she's...
...exhausting.
I mean, I know I don't sense things.
But it doesn't matter, I know what's right.
I know I've been doing things right. I think I've proved that, haven't I?
And when I do it, concentrate on the sound, like you're following it.
Okay.
-Now would... -You have to focus.
Sorry.
Can you hear it?
I think so.
What can you hear?
Like... a sound.
Like a hum?
Yeah.
Now, when I do it, concentrate on the rabbit, like you're calling it.
Okay?
You can't hear anything, can you?
No...
It means it's far away.
Oh...
How about this?
Did you hear it?
I...
Yeah...
I have to go home.
Wait.
I'll take you.
Mom?
You're being punished.
Why?
You tell me.
I don't know.
Don't lie, Rachel. What did I tell you?
It was by accident. He was in the woods.
What did you say to him?
Nothing.
Don't lie!
I told him "Vaffanculo"!
Then why were you waving at him like a little idiot?
What did you talk about?
He asked me if I go to school, I told him I don't.
And then he told me about music.
- Did you talk about Dad? - No.
- Swear it. - I swear it, I do.
Mom?
I'm sorry.
Mom?
Philip?
When all your father needs is your undivided love and attention...
...this is what you're thinking about?
Are you selfish?
Or just stupid?
Sorry.
At least we know why he's late.
Rach...
Rachel...
Dad?
Rachel.
-Where are you? -I'm next door.
But there is no door.
It wants to keep me here.
Forever.
A part of nothing.
Only you can hear me.
Help me.
Before it takes my body.
Help!
For God's sake, where do you keep coming from?
Is it my fault you're not back?
Because that's how Mom makes me feel.
But I don't think it's true.
I'm scared Mom is a bit wrong.
Rachel? Math time.
I know you're stuck, but...
I don't know what to do.
Rachel!
-What number were we at? -2089.
Carry on from there.
What?
I never need to count this much.
Count.
2090...
2091...
2092...
2093...
2094...
Dan. Shouldn't you be at work?
Yeah. Yeah. It's just...
...my dad tried to call. He wants to know...
The phone's broken. He's still not feeling well, I'm afraid.
Oh, okay. Do you think he will come tomorrow?
It's just to know if Dad needs to find somebody else...
Somebody else?
Just while he's sick.
He's fine. He just doesn't feel like work yet.
Okay.
So he will come, tomorrow.
He'll ring your dad when he's feeling better.
-Okay. -Okay. Bye.
Is... is Rachel here?
Why?
Just-- just to say hello.
She's busy. So am I.
Hey, Rachel?
Rachel?
Are you okay?
It was crying.
It's dead.
No, it needs help, but the worms want to take it.
That's not the worms, that's flies.
Like, baby flies.
That's what happens when things die.
The flies put their eggs in them and then the babies eat them.
-Flies aren't birds, they don't make eggs. -Yes, they do. Small ones.
-How do you know? -Well, because...
I have to keep them away from the meat. Flies are full of germs.
-I have to go. -Wait.
Um, I've got something for you.
They're my favorite band.
Are you... are you okay?
What's wrong?
Dad... bye!
Mom!
-What? -We have to save Dad.
Wait! Rachel! Stop!
Stop. You take your boots off.
The flies put eggs and germs in him, and they're taking his body.
-What? -We saw a deer
and it was rotting too, and it was because the flies...
"We"?
He doesn't want to take my clothes off.
-What did you tell him? -Nothing.
Why were you with him? Again!
Because he's my friend.
And he's special, and he's not why Dad isn't back. Dad's stuck, he told me!
-Now you talked with him, did you? -Yes!
And he asked me for help, because you can't hear him!
Rachel... Rachel!
I told you...
No...
Get the spray.
Now!
Rachel!
Rachel?
Open the door!
Rachel!
What...
I told you it wasn't my fault.
The flies and germs come from There, and they want to take him,
and they're more than us.
That's why our wanting wasn't working.
But now they're all dead, because they have no oxygen.
It doesn't even smell anymore.
He needs a tube to breathe.
Or he'll suffocate, as soon as he comes back.
What? You want praise?
It is your fault that it got to this point.
I told you what would happen if you kept thinking something was wrong.
So, well done for cleaning up after yourself. You even left the window open.
-I didn't. -Yesterday! You didn't shut it properly!
That's probably why so many got in.
Why is Dan special?
He felt it.
He did.
And how did that happen? Hmm? By accident?
He saw me exploring and he said he could hear it.
He doesn't know about Dad.
You know what would happen if he did.
Don't you?
Maybe he'd understand.
She thinks he's special.
I don't know what she's told him.
What if he suspects something?
What if he tells Luca?
How much longer, Philip?
Dan, just the person I wanted to speak to.
Listen, Rachel and I were wondering what your plans were for this afternoon.
Great.
I just thought, well...
If you're sure he's your friend,
and he's as special as you say he is,
then I should get to know him better.
You look great.
Go on.
Hey.
Hi.
-You look... -Hello, Dan.
Hello.
Would you like to invite our guest inside?
-Come in, please. -Thank you.
Go on.
-Um, this is for you. -Oh, how lovely.
How are you?
-Fine. -Yes, good.
And Philip's doing much better.
He's still wrapped up, upstairs,
because he doesn't want to... infect you, but he says hello.
That's good. My dad was starting to get worried.
How silly...
But let's talk about you.
Rachel's been telling me all about you.
Come, come sit with me.
Rachel, will you finish the tea, please?
Look at that.
-Please. There. -Thank you.
Listen, I wanted to thank you for being so good with Rachel.
She's been so anxious, lately, she always gets like this when we are sick.
She imagines the worse. We're just glad she has a friend.
-Me too. -She's never had any, actually.
You know, because of how she is.
Difficult.
Oh. No, I don't think so.
Aw. That's kind.
We were afraid she'd frightened you with her ideas.
- No. - No?
Thank you, dear.
-Milk? -No, thanks.
-No? Sugar? -Yes, please.
It's empty.
Rachel, can you go get some more from the pantry?
Please?
So, she hasn't been telling you about what she thinks?
Her ideas about the woods?
Oh...
She made me promise not to tell anyone what she said...
Oh, that's okay. I'm her mother.
I know what she thinks.
Here, There. Magical places.
Strange sounds. That sort of thing.
Yeah.
I thought so.
She told me she thinks you're special.
That you can hear what she hears.
Can you?
I mean, we were just playing...
Oh, of course you were.
But it's not a game, to her. She takes all very seriously.
Well yes, yes. She's very creative.
She told me you and Philip teach her about these things.
Did she? Well, I don't know about "teach"...
We read her some bedtime stories, that she still thinks are true.
And that's the problem.
She can't always tell the difference between what's real and what isn't.
That's why we have to keep her home.
-Oh. -They say she's a bit... disturbed.
Who says that?
People. Doctors.
I didn't know.
I thought you should.
Let's be honest, no one stays friends with someone like that.
So, please...
...don't encourage her.
Thank you, Rachel.
I have to say, Dan,
your English, quite good for an Italian.
Ah... thank you.
I've just learned it at school and...
actually from things like videos and music...
Oh, how clever.
Dan's going to be a musician.
Oh, I didn't know! What sort?
I just like metal. Heavy metal.
Oh, heavy metal. Interesting.
-It's really good. -Oh.
Is that what you were listening to last night?
So lovely...
that you two are becoming such good friends.
Dan was saying you've even told him all your ideas about the woods.
-I was just... -And Dan said that he thinks
all the things that you make up are very creative.
Didn't you, Dan?
Yeah.
They're not made-up.
You said you heard it.
I thought it was a game.
-See? -But I don't mind if you think it's...
He's just pretending.
Maybe he thought you'd like him more.
Rachel!
Dan does smoking!
No! Stop, you're getting it everywhere!
-Is there a bathroom? -Upstairs!
You're right to be upset with him.
When he comes back, I think you should apologize
for making such a scene.
And then I think you should ask him to leave.
Sorry.
Calm down.
He is... he is...
He's fine.
Rachel!
He's seen Dad!
You can't leave.
Give me the key.
-Give me the key! -No!
Give me the key!
Rachel...
You promised not to say anything!
Rachel? He hit me!
Get off her!
Rachel!
I hate you!
Rachel!
Vaffanculo!
You get off her!
Stop, it's enough, it's enough. Stop. Stop. Stop.
I thought he was my friend.
That's enough... Stop...
Shh, shh...
He's dead.
Good.
We need to wrap him up.
Then, when Dad comes back, we can bring him back too, and he'll believe us.
Hi, Luca. How are you?
Oh, gosh. Yes, he was here.
But he left a while ago.
A couple of hours ago.
He did mention he was seeing friends.
Yes, he was on his bike.
Okay, yeah. Let me know when he turns up.
Mmm, I'm sure it's probably that.
Bye.
Are you okay?
Dad will be back tomorrow.
I can feel it.
Yeah.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come...
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
- The things we want will come...
Mom!
Mom?
Philip!
Philip?
Answer me!
I'm not doing this anymore.
Oh, God...
You should have seen her.
What have we done?
I trusted you!
And for what?
We're leaving tomorrow.
People are gonna come looking.
I have to protect Rachel.
Here. We blend.
Our squeaky cheekbones rub in the sea of meat.
This is the door.
You brought the key.
But it's still closed.
Why?
Somebody is doubting.
Remember.
The world reflects the mind.
Hurry. It's taking me away.
Rachel?
Is he... He's back.
Philip!
Have you seen him?
Where were you?
I moved him.
He's where he needs to be to come back.
But it's not working because of you.
What?
I saw you hit him.
And then you said you wanted to run away.
Where is he? Rachel...
You blame me for everything.
But really, it's your fault!
You're the one who doesn't believe he'll come back!
And now he's stuck there!
Rachel, he isn't stuck.
Yes, he is. I saw him, and he told me.
And you have to believe me, or he'll stay there.
You didn't see him, Rachel.
I did. And he asked me for help, because he trusts me!
Sweetheart...
...you imagined it.
No.
You don't understand anything!
You can't even see things! You're not even special!
Dad isn't special, Rachel!
He believed things that aren't true.
And I trusted him.
I did.
But even after everything we did for him, and what...
what you did,
he's only gotten worse.
He just needed to be in the right place.
-What place? -In the woods!
You put him in the woods?
That's where the door is, that's how Rora came back,
and so will Dad if you stop doubting it!
Rora is just a rat, Rachel! There's nothing in the woods!
Yes, there is! You have to believe me!
He's not coming back, Rachel, 'cause he can't.
Be quiet!
-We need to leave. -No.
Before someone finds him...
-No. -...and Dan.
Police are going to come looking...
-No! -Rachel, please! Trust me!
I hate you! I hate you!
-Rachel, stop! -I hate you!
Stop. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
-Go away! -No, please...
-Go away! I hate you! I hate you! -I'm sorry!
We'll be back soon.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come, wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come, and all I want is you.
The things we want will come...