[Birds chirping]
♪♪
-Hi. Have a seat.
-You were attending City University in New York
at the time of your admission.
You checked yourself in due to PTSD and anxiety.
And you just had an abortion.
Okay, you are being discharged today
with a prescription of Sertraline.
And should you need further care...
...you will contact me.
-Yes, sir. Absolutely.
-Okay.
Take care of yourself.
-Can I ask about the future of another patient?
-No. You know hospital policy.
-Sorry.
[Announcement on PA]
-The next and last stop is Queensboro Plaza.
-Stop.
[Sobs]
-[Speaking indistinctly]
You have a great day.
[Lock clicks]
-Benita?
You're home!
-Sorry. I should have called before I coming.
-Oh, what are you talking about?
Are you okay?
-Mm-hmm. -Huh? What about school?
-Yeah. Well, I missed you, Mommy.
-Oh. -I wanted to see you. Here.
-Oh, gracias.
Here, let me take your coat.
-Thank you.
-You look skinny. -I got it.
-You losing weight? -Maybe a little. I don't know.
Just been busy.
-Well, you have to eat no matter how busy you are.
Huh? -I know.
-When did you cut your hair?
-A few weeks ago, I guess.
-Oh. -I --
-But it's covering your face.
-What? -Qué pena.
I'm sorry, I... What were you saying?
-Nothing. -Are you sure?
-Mm-hmm.
When did the turn Posies in a Starbucks?
-Ah, Maria, pobrecita.
She got deported.
-What? -Mm.
-Why?
-Failure to report a change of address or something like that.
She moved across the street because the rent was too high.
-But she had a green card.
-Si. -[Speaking Spanish]
-Sorry.
When did she leave?
-Eh, I think about two months ago.
Yeah, it was two months.
Come, eat.
[Sighs]
-What?
-What what?
-Why you're staring at me.
-I'm not staring at you.
I'm -- I'm just looking at you.
-It's weird. -Oh.
I'm sorry. I'm just so happy to have my baby home.
Mwah, mwah, mwah.
My baby.
Well, here. Have some of this.
What do they call that? Curtain?
-Curtain bangs. Mm-hmm.
-Hmm.
-Good morning.
-Morning. -Did you sleep good?
-Mm-hmm.
-I'm going to mass later, if you want to join me.
Unless you have classes.
-Mami.
I'm going to take some time off from school.
-I don't understand. You said you were loving it.
It was going so well.
-I'm just burned out, I guess.
-It's an education.
So many people would do anything to get an education.
-Please don't be mad at me.
Can I just stay here for a while till I figure things out?
-Claro.
Are you pregnant?
-No.
-Well, I had some good news today.
-What?
-Your Uncle Alvaro was released from prison
after those protests.
-Is he okay?
-He's alive.
I guess I will see you later.
Have a good day.
-Bye.
[Fog horn blaring]
-Can I join you? -Sure.
-So yeah, new in town.
-Where are you from?
-Um, Indiana.
So, what are you studying at school?
-Economics. I chose a practical major.
It's probably easier to get a job that way, you know?
-Don't you want a job you love?
-In theory.
-Okay.
I moved here for work.
-Mm-hmm.
-And I start in a week.
-Is this something you love?
-It is.
Finance.
-Mm. So you like numbers?
-I do. -[Laughs]
-I really do.
Um, really great getting to know you.
-I'll see you. Bye.
-Bye.
-Stop!
[Sobs]
-If you say anything...
to anyone...
I will find you.
-[Groans]
-I know where you live.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
-[Sobs]
[Engine revs]
Gracias.
-Have you seen any of your friends yet?
They're going to be so happy to see you.
They ask about you all the time.
Marco, you should see him. He's gotten so big.
-I still can't believe Angie has a kid.
-Hmm.
You're not little girls anymore.
-No.
-Mira.
For good luck.
One foot in front of the other.
-It's just overwhelming.
-Decide. It is not overwhelming.
Benita.
Cuidar, mi amor.
-Benita.
Yo, what are you doing here?
-I just -- I wanted to see you.
Talk to you. Say hi.
-How -- how's school?
-I don't know.
-You good?
-I think so, yeah.
"My candle burns at both ends, but it did not last night."
Do you remember? I read that to you.
-You read me a lot of things.
-What are you doing tonight?
Are you guys together?
-We're engaged.
-Oh, wow.
Congratulations.
-We all have to start our lives at some point.
-Mm-hmm.
-You know?
We deserve happiness,
or at least a shot at it.
-Are you happy?
-You should come visit my sister some time.
She'd be really happy to see you.
-Congratulations.
Have a good night.
[Laughter]
[Siren wailing]
[Siren wailing in distance]
-Hi.
-Good day?
-Not really.
-It'll get better, It has to get better.
-You want me to finish this?
-Yeah, go ahead.
-You okay?
-Yeah. Yeah, I'm okay.
-Superstitions aren't working.
-Ah.
You have to court. Good luck.
Real it in slowly.
Every precious thing matters.
Your father was a lot like you.
So curious. You have always been so --
-It's not curiosity, Mami.
-[Speaking Spanish]
-Mami, I am panicking.
I have so many loans to pay off.
I don't know what I'm doing with my life.
-But you got a scholarship.
-Yeah. That didn't pay for everything.
-But you have to count your blessings
for the opportunities you have.
-No, you don't understand.
-And pray.
Just pray.
-[Gasps] Such a big boy.
[Speaking Spanish]
-I needed this.
Chardonnay. Just like The Real Housewives do it.
Heard you still haven't been to mass.
-You talked to my mom?
-Now, Father Joseph said.
-Oh.
-Someone hasn't been the confession in a while.
-I fucking hate confession.
-Yeah. Who doesn't?
-Keeps you honest, though.
More importantly, it keeps your neighbors honest.
Anthony said you looked good.
-He looks good, too.
-Heard you sprang a little poetry on him.
-[Sighs]
-Don't worry. I can tell you,
Roberta is not reading him poetry.
-Roberta?
I never saw that coming.
-He wasn't enough for you. We both know that.
-I don't know about that.
-What? So you want him back?
-No. I don't know. I --
I went over there to see how he was doing.
-Okay.
Is that why you came back?
-I don't fucking know. It's fucking nuts out there.
It's better to be home.
I'm going to find a job and stay home.
-That's annoying.
-What?
-You were so good at school. And now it's like not important.
-Okay, it's not what it looks like on the outside.
Are you mad at me?
-No.
I'm just confused.
Okay.
So Carlos works in the kitchen here.
-Okay. -And he says there's
a message board where they post job offers.
It's right on the left when you walk in.
Act like you belong.
Like when we went to that Lizzo concert.
-♪ I just took a DNA test
♪ Turns out I'm 100% that...
-[Talking baby talk]
-Winshaw and Kessler, antiquities, rare objects,
fine art, sales clerk needed.
Isn't that like an auction house, like Sotheby's?
-I don't know.
-"Expert knowledge of art and antiques is essential."
Sounds like an asshole. -It's a fucking job.
-How many of those have you had?
-Are in counting?
-I have an interview tomorrow.
-Here? -Mm-hmm.
-I don't know.
-What? -Let me see your hands.
-My hands?
-Oh, no, no, no, no, no. This won't do.
-Mami!
-You have to look stylish.
-I'm not going in there to kiss ass.
-You need a job.
And this world is different. Let me tell you. Trust me.
Just walk as if you have all the time in the world.
Speak slowly.
Have a slight air that everyone you're talking to
is lucky to talk to you.
-That's so arrogant. -Oh, come on.
Let me tell you something.
The women that I make hats for,
oh, you should see them.
It's like they're gliding or something like that.
Slow, easy they go.
-You're making me nervous.
-Oh, I'm not making you nervous.
Come on.
Loosen up, loosen up.
Oh, we have to do something about the makeup.
-I know how to do my makeup.
-No, I know you do, but it should be different.
Here, trust me. Let me show you something.
[Speaking Spanish]
[Bell rings]
-Morning, madam. -Good morning.
I'm here for the sales position. Is it still available?
-You saw our listing at the Colony Club?
-Yes, I did.
-Come in.
Do you know about antiques?
-Yes, my family has a few good pieces.
-This is an 18th century coiffeuse.
It would be placed in a lady's dressing room.
It's intended for applying makeup,
but it can also be turned into a desk
so a lady could tend to her correspondence.
-It's in beautiful condition.
-Let's have some tea.
-I'd love to.
-[Slurps]
The job requires greeting and assisting clients,
to be attentive, yet unpresuming,
knowledgeable, yet unpretentious,
mild mannered, yet gaining a sale.
[Chuckles]
A balancing act requires trapeze precision and...
Karsavina grace.
-Karsavina.
-The Russian ballerina.
-Yeah. Yes, of course.
-The skill I most require in this job
is being able to tell a story.
See this?
This, this is an 18th century German rococo toiletten tisch.
Another ladies vanity table.
But unlike the one we saw earlier,
this is light enough to be carried from room to room
and can be used for writing, playing cards, having tea.
[Chuckles]
This belonged to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's
older sister.
This little table and its varied uses sat in the same room
day after day as the world's greatest composer
learned his scales as a little boy.
-I see. -Mm-hmm.
-And this parrot made out of cardboard
was done by Joan Miró's grandson,
influenced by his grandfather's dedication to surrealism.
The vibrance of this piece is the voice of the unheard.
-I love the sound of parrots.
-I got it. [Laughs]
-[Speaking Spanish]
Promise me you will go back to school. Okay?
-What are you doing?
-I'm not needed here anymore.
-What?
-It's okay.
[Sighs]
I need a few minutes alone. I'll meet you back at the house.
-Okay.
-[Groans]
-What's this?
-Nothing.
My 10 years is coming up. They want me to renew.
-You've been putting it off for years.
I think it's time to apply for citizenship.
-I don't want to talk about that.
-I can help you study.
-Your father would be so proud of you.
-It's enough that you're proud of me, Mami.
What are you going to do?
Angie! -Yeah?
-I got it. -You got the job?
[Gasps]
[Groans]
That's so good! -[Laughs]
We have to celebrate.
Let me grab some rum.
This is all I got for now. [Laughs]
-Perfect.
-Go, go. -Come on.
-Enjoy yourself.
-Make way for this girl. She got a job.
[Indistinct shouting]
-Thank you. Cheers.
-[Laughter]
-[Laughs]
-Hi.
I'm Diana.
-I'm Benita.
-Benita?
[Laughter]
-I love scarves.
I just can't figure out how to make them.
I want to do so many things. I just don't know how.
-Do you want me to teach you?
-Really?
-Sure.
-Okay. [Laughs]
-So you move this over the needle.
-Mm-hmm. -Like that.
-Okay.
-You fold.
And you count the number of times you do it.
How long have you been here for?
-Too long.
You hide it under your tongue and spit it out.
-Good girls.
-She doesn't care.
-Why don't you take your medicine?
Don't you want to get better?
-I like the voices in my head.
But most days I'm not sure whose side they're on.
You know, at least I feel alive.
[Beads clatter]
-Why are you in here?
-I've been given various diagnoses.
Hysterical, delusional, depressed, manic.
All fancy words for a bad egg.
But, you know, it's not in here that makes you crazy.
It's out there.
What everyone wants from you, what they want to make of you,
who they think you should be.
Did I do it?
-Mm-hmm. [Chuckles]
It looks really good.
-Not bad.
-So start the next row.
-You're a good teacher.
-I'm...
I'm just teaching you the way my mom taught me.
-You have a nice mommy?
-Um...
I mean, yeah.
-My mom put me in here.
[Sizzling]
-Most of our clients have no imagination.
They need to see the pearls on a pretty girl.
Wear what you wish from this table.
Just put the pieces back at the end of the day.
Unless you sell it, of course.
Ms. Hennessy. My favorite.
-Can -- can I help you?
-You haven't any Murano glass, have you?
No red earth tones. I want something special.
Do you have anything blue?
-Oh, I just love Murano glass,
but unfortunately, we don't have any.
We do have this stunning, rare Northwood Leaf umbrella
amber cased cruet.
-I want Murano glass.
-Are you -- are you sure?
[Door opens, closes]
-What did she get?
-Uh, nothing.
-And why is that?
-Because we didn't have what she was looking for.
-No, you're wrong.
They don't know what they want.
It's your job to tell them.
Get them to use their imagination.
Wait up.
Tell me what you think about this set.
-Uh, this is our Plymouth tea set.
It is in wonderful condition.
Considering its long travel across the sea.
-So you mean a symbol of freedom?
-Yes.
Touch it.
You can feel the American history on your fingers.
Making any house a real American home.
-That's better.
-[Laughs]
Thank you.
-The finest pieces my partner sends back from his travels.
The Winshaw in Winshaw and Kessler.
He travels the world in search of the most precious items.
This arrived only this morning.
He was on a dig in Turkey and made a remarkable discovery.
An ancient Greek amphora.
Winshaw attributed it to the Harrow painter,
470 to 480 BC.
Careful.
Finding the most obscure and unique objects is his passion.
I never know where he is in the world
or when he's going to return, but he always manages
to send back great finds just when we need it.
-Is this with commission?
-Nope. I have to sell something first.
-You better sell something.
They can get rid of you at any time, you know?
Is this before or after taxes?
-Before.
-Ay dios mio.
you should go back to school and become a doctor.
Then you never have to worry.
-Did you hear back from immigration yet?
-I have an appointment next week.
-Good.
-Bueno.
Okay.
Your first paycheck. Congratulations.
-Thanks.
-Benita, can you quickly clean
the limoge tea and coffee service
and the gold rimmed Baccarat champagne flutes,
but do not place them together because they will clash.
And make sure this jewelry is laid out on the table.
-Is it a special occasion? -Yes. Yes.
Some potential new clients are coming today,
so we must have ready coffee, tea, champagne, whiskey,
whatever they require. -Of course.
-Karsavina grace, Benita. Karsavina grace.
-Yes.
When -- when will they arrive?
-Oh, I don't know.
This pair, these clients,
such people, they never make appointments.
And if they do, they never keep them.
So if they buy from us, everyone will buy from us.
So we must be ready and waiting.
Well, Benita, I think it's time to close up shop.
-Maybe we should wait a few more minutes.
-No, no, no. It's done.
But tomorrow is another day.
-Sorry.
-It happens.
[Bell rings]
Uncork the champagne. It's them!
Mr. Van de -- Miss Van Der Laar!
How lovely to see you. Please come in. Come in.
May I introduce my associate, Benita Parla.
[Chuckles] And, please. Some champagne?
-Yeah. -There you are.
-Thank you, Benita.
-Of course. -Thank you.
-Please have a look.
Thank you.
Yes, please peruse.
-I love art nouveau.
But my dress is more '70s inspired.
Jimmy. Jimmy.
-Do both.
-It has to be perfect.
-Oh, I-I'm sure either would look beautiful on you.
-What's your name?
-Uh, Peter. P-Peter Kessler.
-Peter.
I'm Diana.
-Yes.
-Let me just have a minute to think.
-Of course. Yes.
Might I inquire, is it a special occasion you're preparing for?
-Oh, it's an occasion.
-Uh-huh.
-The museum is putting our family name
on one of their wings.
And my sister is the guest of honor.
-Because of Dad.
-And the museum loves you.
To my dear sister Diana,
who bestows this fine city with her artistry.
Cheers.
-Cheers. And congratulations.
-Thank you. [Laughs]
Hmm.
Oh.
I think I'll do the layering look.
And I'll just get a simpler dress.
-All right. So both pieces?
Benita, would you please do the honors.
And I'll do the math. [Chuckles]
And may I just say, I actually have one of your father's prints
just above my fireplace.
-Oh, which one?
-Uh, Tulips in March, 1991. Beautiful.
-Inspired by Diana and their mornings at Gramercy Park.
-You came, too. [Chuckles]
We would go to the park after Dad was finished painting.
He would paint all night, and we would fight over the swings.
Remember, we would get hot chocolate sometimes.
-Mm-hmm. -Do you think the place
is still open? Can we go?
-Yeah.
-There's your total. And you can just...
Thank you.
-Benita!
I know where I've seen you before.
Remember, you were at, um...
You were at my table
at the Diamond Ball
with, um, Aaron and Lauren.
-Yes. It was a beautiful night.
-It was, wasn't it?
-It was so beautiful.
-And successful.
Didn't you raise $4 million that night?
-Yes, uh, it I believe so.
-Talented and beautiful.
-You were there, too, correct?
-I was.
-Well, it's been an absolute honor serving you.
And thank you very much. Please come again.
-Bye, Paul.
-Bye-bye.
-Bye. -Thank you, James.
-Bye.
-It was nice seeing you. -You too.
-Well, you're a woman of many faces.
[Sighs]
[Horn honks]
-Are you going to tell me what's going on?
-Your tio Alvaro is very sick.
We don't know how much time he has.
He was always so good to me.
He would tell me the best stories
when I was a little girl to help me fall asleep.
He would pick a fight with our father
so that my father wouldn't come after me.
He was the one who helped me to come here.
He wanted a better life for you.
I just want a simple life.
People being good to each other.
Kindness.
Benita, you must always protect yourself.
Do you understand?
-Stop!
-So tell me, how was your day?
-I made a sale.
-You did?! -Mm-hmm.
-Oh, that's so good!
That's good!
Oh. Oh.
-There you are. Careful.
[Knocking]
-Take her out to lunch.
-No, no, no, no. It's fine.
It's okay.
-No. Enjoy being young.
Go on.
-Really? -Mm-hmm.
-I've been trying to forget my memories.
Sometimes I think...
...isn't it better to not remember the times
you were happy?
-Or better to make new ones.
-Are you happy working at Winshaw Kessler?
-You know, I'm starting to get used to the smell of aged wood
and silver, polish and furniture oil.
-[Laughs] -And...
-All those pretty things.
You are like a jewel in your own jewelry box.
-I didn't think of it like that.
I do feel like I'm in another time when I'm there.
-What time?
-Sometimes the '20s, the '50s.
-And you get to touch everything, right?
-Yeah. And polish it.
-Wow.
That part is cool.
Like, I think of where each piece has been.
-Mm, what happened to that lamp that was sitting in that room?
-Oh, Were people having sex right next to it?
-Yeah. [Laughs] -Yeah.
-Yeah. Maybe.
-You know, how did that go about?
-[Laughs]
-Who were these people?
-Yeah. I don't know. But...
-How long have you worked there?
-Um, not long.
It wasn't easy to find a job.
-What?
-When did -- when did you get out?
-A couple of days ago.
-Well, I'm so happy to see you.
-I'm happy to see you, too.
It was horrible in there without you.
I couldn't believe it when you left.
It's like you just disappeared.
-How -- how did you get out?
-Mm. Oh, yes.
I convinced them that I was no longer dependent
on the habit of escaping my difficulties.
That I had regained touch with reality.
And I was now going to recover and live a normal life.
[Chuckles]
A normal life.
Who in the world would want something so small?
-Most people don't have a choice.
-That's sad.
I'm happy for you.
[Clink]
-Thank you.
-I mean, you get yourself a job.
You really turned your life around.
No one knows you in the hospital, right?
-No. -Okay, good.
Yeah. You didn't tell anybody?
-No, no. -You'll be marked for life.
Trust me.
-No, I wa-- I wasn't planning on it.
-We're going to do great.
Second chances.
-Yeah.
Second chances.
-How was your lunch?
-It was really nice.
I had really good spaghetti.
-Oh, I do love some pomodoro.
Oh, could you close up tonight? I have to leave early.
I have tickets for the opening night of the ballet.
-Yeah, right. Of course. That's tonight.
-Oh, were you planning on attending?
-I had to give my seats away. I have another commitment.
-Too bad.
There's nothing like an opening night.
I still get butterflies.
-Yeah, there's definitely like a little bit of amber.
-A little bit of shit browns. It's the lighting. [Laughs]
-No, it's not.
Let me see.
You got made fun of?
-Yeah. -For your eyes?
-Uh-huh.
-[Thud] -Stop!
-Good night.
[Beeping]
-Armed, away.
-♪ Sitting at the table
♪ Wondering why
♪ Haunted by a dream
-Benita!
♪♪
Hi! You came! Oh!
Sit, sit.
Ooh, so pretty.
Isn't she fabulous?
-Oh, she's amazing.
-I feel like I'm in my own puppet show right now.
[Laughs]
You need a drink?
-Yes.
-Oh, thank you.
-Do you live around here?
-Hm?
-Do you stay like in the area?
-Oh.
It depends on what you define as home.
Right now, I'm living in a funeral parlor.
-A funeral parlor?
-That's what I call my mother's house.
She likes to keep tabs on me
when she's in between boyfriends.
I told her I'm the one that's supposed to have boyfriends.
You know, she just rolls her eyes says I can't be trusted.
-That's horrible. -I know.
-Just how it is.
She's always been competitive with me.
Probably why I'm still dependent.
-Is there any way that you can get your own place
so you don't have to deal with any of this?
-Hm?
-Well, is there a way you can get your own place
so you don't have to deal with any of that?
You know?
-Maybe.
-Maybe?
-Maybe I'll show you later.
-[Laughs]
Wait. How are you? Tell me everything.
-I'm fine. -Fine?
-Yeah. -That's what people say
to people when they're going through something
and they really need a friend.
-Mnh-mnh. -Tell me.
-I'm -- I'm fine. I...
It's just a lot of new things. Um...
You know, new job, no school, and living back at home again.
-It's scary, right?
-Mm-hmm.
-Like, what if they make me go back?
-Diana!
How are you, gorgeous?
-Isaac! -Welcome home.
-It's great to see Jimmy's big sister back in town.
-Used to be known as my brother.
Isaac, this is Benita.
-Hi, Benita. Nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you. -[Laughs]
-I went ahead and made your favorite.
-Something strong and artisanal, I hope.
-But of course.
I hope it's okay, Benita.
Or I can bring you something else.
-No, no. No, it's -- [Coughs]
It's great. It's great. Good. Thank you.
-Alright. Enjoy. Nice to meet you.
-Diana, great to see you.
-Thank you for taking care of me.
Oh. Right there.
-[Laughs]
-To a much needed night out.
-Yes. Cheers.
[Clink]
-Jasmine?
-Mm-hmm. -[Gasps] Hi!
How are you?
I'm good. How are you?
-I'm good. Are you still married?
-We don't use labels.
-Good to see you.
-So cool.
-Your brother's here.
-What?
-Do you want to go say hi?
-No. You said you'd be healthy.
-It's just socially.
-Be a good brother. You remember Benita?
-Hey. -Hi.
-How are you?
-I'm fine.
-Okay.
-Another round. -Isaac!
Yes. Keep them coming.
-Got it. -Thank you. You're the best!
He's the best.
-What a gem.
-So where -- where are you coming from?
-A, uh, quite boring date.
-Why? -Just no connection.
Like Sahara, nothing.
So...
-Does anyone eat these?
-No, I think you should take all of them
and let them melt in your purse.
-Oh, thank you. Yeah, that -- that'd be nice.
-♪ I sit at the table
-I thought I saw -- yeah.
I like these. The roses.
-Yeah, my grandmother always had rose bushes were growing up,
so I figured, great idea to just cover my body in them,
because that makes a lot of sense.
-Want to go?
Oh, wait, I'm going to use the powder room.
I'll be right back. -Oh, I'll come with you.
-It's okay. I'm a big girl. I can handle it on my own.
I'm fine. I'm taking care of myself.
-You guys are funny.
-Is that what we are? -Mm-hmm.
I don't have siblings, but you guys seem close.
-We've been through a lot. You can say that.
-Tough life.
-[Chuckles]
-[Laughs]
-Okay.
This is it!
-Wow. -My heaven.
-[Laughs]
-I rented it.
What do you think? Isn't it perfect?
-So pretty.
Oh!
Are you kidding me?
When are you officially going to move in?
-Oh, yeah, I'm not going to move in, move in.
I'm not my mom.
Believe I'm still living with her
and that she still has control.
Isn't it perfect?
-Yeah, it is, it really is.
-Benny, we can do whatever we want here.
Have you ever been to that flea market in Paris?
-Mnh-mnh.
-I like going there.
And I get all these little things,
and I put them on chains.
I used to go with my lover from Spain.
[Chuckles]
-Do you ever sell them?
-He wanted to.
Mm.
[Sighs]
Then we broke up, so nope.
-That sucks. -Yeah.
He said it was my fault. He twisted it.
It wasn't my fault.
-Sounds like an asshole.
-Mm.
-Men are limited. -Mm-hmm.
-But most aren't assholes.
-Your brother seems nice.
-[Laughs]
Jimmy.
He's a sweetheart.
My best friend.
You have brothers or sisters?
-No, no, no. It's just me and my mom.
-Dad?
I share.
-[Both laugh]
-Cheers.
-[Gasps] -The classier.
Benita.
I think it's a full moon!
Wow!
-Feels like a full moon.
-Oh, my...
-Diana?
Stop!
-I'm getting it.
-I'm serious. Don't scare me.
-I'm getting it.
-[Laughs]
-I'll see you on the other side.
-Ah!
-[Laughs]
-Bring your ass down!
-Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Don't!
-Oh, my God! Ah!
[Laughs]
-What?
[Clatters]
[Laughing]
Oh, my gosh!
It's just a full moon.
-Do you like this coat?
-Wow. Ah.
-It's definitely a full moon.
-Of course, if you're collecting from an investment standpoint,
this vase is undoubtedly a wise choice.
You strike me as true collectors.
It has been said that collecting
gives our lives hope and purpose.
-I need to think about it.
-We'll be in touch.
-Please do not text at work.
I like to think of this is the last place
the machines will conquer.
-Of course. Sorry. Sorry.
So why aren't we selling this?
-Oh, they're damaged.
-Then why are we keeping them?
-Oh, I was hoping to have them restored,
but a lot of the great restoration artists
have gone out of business.
-I'm going to be late.
Yeah.
Mami, I'm with a friend.
No, it's not Angie.
You don't know her.
Com on, yo, I have to go.
I have to go. I have to go.
Bye. Bye, Mami.
Bye-bye. Bye. Yeah.
-Who were you talking to?
-Oh, my mom.
-I can't wait to meet her.
Helps keep the voices calm.
Especially the cruel ones.
What does your mom think about rehab?
She doesn't know?
-Mnh-mnh.
She sacrificed so much. You know, it --
it would kill her.
-Can I ask you something?
-Yeah.
-What happened to you?
I won't tell anyone.
It's just me.
-I try not to think about it every day,
but it's always there.
Like a patina over everything I see.
I met this guy who was nice.
He bought me drinks.
And then was on the floor at a bar
that I'll never go back to.
Um...
and it happened fast.
He was so charming and nice,
and then he was a fucking monster.
-I'm sorry.
When you start to think about it, it was a bad dream.
Like...
oh, that was a bad, bad dream.
-Yeah. -Okay? It didn't happen.
-Yeah.
[Laughs]
A big bad dream.
-Never happened.
Can I ask you another question?
-Yeah.
-Have you ever been in love?
-In love?
-I mean, yes, I guess. I don't know. I think so.
[Both laugh]
-It doesn't work that way.
[Both laugh]
Was he hot?
[Both laugh]
-Yes, he was hot.
What? Have you been in love?
You talk.
-Yeah. -Spit it out.
[Laughs]
-I've been in love.
Our mothers teach us how to be desired but not how to be loved.
Doesn't it look like those trees are dancing?
-Yeah, there's a little salsa in there.
[Both laugh]
-I like the way you salsa.
[Both laugh]
You know what? I think you're a goddess.
Made more perfect by experience.
-Thank you.
-[Laughs]
-Hey. -Hey.
-You want to go out? I have a sitter.
-I have a work thing.
-Mm. Cool.
You look good.
-Thanks.
You like this color?
-Yeah.
Have fun.
-Let's hang soon.
-Sure.
Night.
-Bye.
Hey, uh, it's me.
[Dance music playing]
[Camera shutter clicks]
♪♪
[Laughter]
[Laughs]
-Sir, uh, sorry.
Was there a, uh, ceremony,
dedication or something that was happening in there?
-No. Somewhere you're supposed to be?
-I-I thought so. Um...
It must have been a mix up or something.
-Hm. Yeah.
I just arrived back in town, back into the city, so...
[Chuckles]
-Okay.
If you don't mind me saying, you know,
wherever you think you're supposed to be,
you look very beautiful.
-Thank you.
-Good night. -Good night.
-♪ Let's all talk about protection ♪
♪ I came up in succession
♪ And I led when I called out
♪ Hold me when you ball out
♪♪
[Knocking]
-[Screams]
Hi! You look amazing.
I'm so sorry about the mix up.
I just -- the museum crowd is like cool.
But this is so much more fun. I thought I'd a party.
New connections. Mingle.
Hey!
♪♪
-Hey. -Hi.
-I didn't know you'd be here.
Do you mind if I sit?
-No. Yeah. Sure. Sorry.
-Do you know anybody here?
-No. [Chuckles]
[Piano plays]
-You look nice.
-Thank you.
-Do you play?
-Nope, not at all.
-Here. I'll show you.
Put your hands on top of mine.
You can put both. Don't be scared.
-Is this what it's supposed to sound like?
-I have no idea. I'm actually terrible at the piano.
I just wanted an excuse for our hands to touch.
-Is that your go to line?
-No, just something I say when I'm very nervous
and want to sound cool.
-Are you nervous?
-A little bit.
[Dissonant chords playing]
♪♪
-[Sniffs]
♪♪
-[Laughs]
[Glass shatters]
-Oops.
Oh, I feel like I'm floating.
-Are you okay?
-I said...
there's piece of heaven in my eyes,
and the wound's glow is on my lips.
You see?
So pretty. This dress looks so pretty.
And your hair like this is so good.
-Here, hold on, just sit. -No, no. Oh.
-Good. Oh, we're dancing.
You're a good dancer.
I'm fine.
[Groans]
-Do you need a ride back to the city?
-Sure.
-Here
-Do you think she's going to be okay?
-I hope so.
She's so fun till she's not.
-It's peaceful out.
-Yeah.
Even the city sleep sometimes.
-Sometimes when I see the city from here,
I can't believe I actually take up space there.
Do you have to be up early tomorrow?
-Um, yeah.
I'm flying to Switzerland early in the morning.
And we have two galleries there and have some shows coming up.
-Do you want to go?
-Let's run.
-[Laughs]
♪♪
♪ Are you my dream at last
♪ 'Cause I been hurt in the past ♪
♪ And I just want to go back home ♪
♪ But I'm afraid to go alone
♪ And then you
♪ There was you
♪ Then you
♪ There was you
-Thanks for the ride.
-Thanks for...
making tonight better.
-Have a nice time in Switzerland, James.
-Thank you.
You can call me Jimmy.
-You can call me Benny.
-Benny?
Nice to meet you, Benny. I'm Jimmy.
-Thank you.
Thank you.
Jimmy. [Laughs]
-Good night, Benny.
-Hi.
It's, um...
nice to see you again.
-You too.
-So, can I help you?
-Can Ihelp you?
-Excuse me. You...
[Door opens]
-Ben! -Hey!
-Welcome back. Sorry I'm late. The trains.
[Laughs] Good to see you.
Oh, and I see you've already met Benita.
She has been a welcome addition to the firm.
-Hmm. Yeah.
I was just getting to know Benita.
-Mm-hmm.
-Oh. Hmm.
-Travel does you good.
-Thank you. -You look well.
-Thank you. I'm glad to be back for a little bit.
-Well, let's get to it.
-Oh.
-Oh, Mr. Kessler? -Yes?
-What were you saying about the Kintsugi technique?
-Oh, yes, well, um, in Japanese culture,
uh, the belief is that the cracks,
the breaks, and their mending
becomes an intrinsic part of the life of an object.
And...
In fact, an object becomes more beautiful
because it's been broken.
That's the heart of it, isn't it?
-Yeah. It's beautiful.
-Yeah.
I just came to that, um, today's -- I'm leaving early
today, so, um...
-Okay. -Have a have a good evening.
-Night, Peter.
Benita, can you hand me that volume?
-Have you tried Google?
-[Chuckles] Uh...
I do not trust the information online.
-Is this your family?
-Yes.
They live in North Carolina.
My mom is a schoolteacher, and her family is there,
so she's there.
-That sounds hard.
-You know, it's fine. I travel a lot.
-To strive, to seek, and to find.
-Not to you.
Someone has been reading my books.
-I love Tennyson.
-Hmm.
-Benny!
-Hi.
I -- Do you mind?
-I guess. -I'm sorry.
-Benny, I-I'm sorry.
I didn't blow off the dedication ceremony.
They canceled on me.
You must think I'm such a fool.
-No, I don't think you're a fool.
-You know, my dad called them and said that...
...he wants to be the one to show up for it
when his schedule allows, so...
-That's fucking unfair.
-It's just the way it is, you know?
Like I...
They set me up.
I get so excited, and then they just take it away.
I mean, I keep trying.
You know, I try so hard,
and I keep ending up right back at the same place.
And I'm like, "No, I'm going to try harder.
I can try harder, I can do better,
I can do a good job."
-It's going to be okay.
-Promise I'm going to do better. -I know. I know.
It's going to be okay. I see you. It's fine.
It's going to be okay, Diana. Okay?
I got you.
-Thank you.
You're a good friend.
-You know what? Fuck all of this.
Let's go see a movie or something.
Let's forget about this. Yeah?
-Okay.
-[Laughs]
-No, you have to go to work.
You have your job.
You look so pretty. You don't want to miss...
You got to go. -Are you going to be okay?
-I'm fine.
-Are you sure?
-Pure as daisies.
-[Laughs]
You're fucking crazy.
-I love you, Benita.
-I love you, too. -Have a good day.
-Okay. Bye.
Hi.
-Benita! [Laughs]
-Would you like company, or am I interrupting you?
-Oh, no. Yes. Please, uh, sit down.
-"No. Yes."
-Would you like a martini?
-I'm okay. -Oh.
-Have an oyster.
-Thank you.
-So good. Mm.
So good. Thank you.
Is this your spot?
-Every year on this day.
-Is it your birthday?
-It's actually the anniversary
of my partner's passing.
-I'm so sorry.
-It was 19 years ago.
It still feels like it happened an hour ago.
Oh...
[Sobs]
I don't know why I'm crying.
[Laughs]
-Oh.
I miss him.
-What was he like?
-He was the most incredible,
incredible ballet dancer.
And a rebel.
He hated all the rules. of the company.
He always was fighting with the company director.
He had no patience for anything less than ideal.
We always used to say things like,
"Until then..."
And then suddenly my life became "since then."
Anyway, this was our spot.
We always used to come here after performances
and gossip about the socialites and laugh.
[Laughs] He used to make me laugh so much.
And even now, you know how, uh...
hear..
hear a stranger making a joke
or I'll see something funny on the street.
And I know it's him, putting that person in front of me
so that I'll laugh.
-You know, it's beautiful that you spent
that much time together.
Some people don't get that.
Give me your hand.
For you.
-I can't even see what it is.
Oh.
-For luck.
-Thank you so much.
Oh, sometimes I just think I should move on.
But also, I think it's okay to be broken.
-Hi.
-What happened?
-Can you believe it? After all these years.
[Chuckles] Must be a sign.
-A sign of what?
-I don't know.
It's so hard for me not to be there.
-I think you need to go see tio Alvaro.
I've made some money. The loans can wait.
I think you need to go see him.
-Yeah.
Oh.
Thank you.
I love you.
-I love you, too.
-I'm so proud of you. You know that, don't you?
-Could I take these out of the store for a little bit?
I have an idea. It might not work.
-Sure.
[Engine revving]
-See? It's good storage. -Mm.
Thank you. [Chuckles]
I'll think about it.
-This is the painting I was talking about.
-I don't know.
The Dutch still lifes are so boring.
-Good afternoon. Welcome.
-This is a brilliant painting. -Yes. Yes.
-Yeah, but it doesn't really speak to me.
-This still life dates to the 17th-century Delft.
The pomegranates symbolize abundance and fertility.
-They're not pomegranates. They're medlars.
It was an ancient fruit grown by the Romans ate after bletting.
-I'm sorry. Did you say "bletting"?
-Yes. It means "to rot."
They symbolize decaying morals --
debauchery, prostitution.
I mean, notice the bread is untouched.
Christ's sacrifice is forsaken.
Whereas the lobster and the oyster -- the symbol
for gluttony and temptation.
And they have been devoured.
-Perhaps we can think about it.
-Yeah. We'll -- We'll be in touch.
-Yes. Yes, of course. Thank you so much.
-[Sighs]
Why did you say they were pomegranates?
-Because no one wants a painting symbolizing
decaying morals and prostitution in their dining room.
So why not call them pomegranates?
-Because we don't sell used cars.
Art is honest.
Art is shared.
-Sorry.
-Now you know.
-We're all always learning.
♪♪
-Love you, Mommy. I love you.
-I love you. -Mm-hmm.
Don't forget to eat.
-I know. -Okay.
Don't forget to take the trash out.
-[Chuckles] Okay.
Mommy, I'm fine.
-Okay. -Okay.
Bye. -Bye, Mommy.
♪♪
What's that?
-Ah, it's from Paris. It's from the circus.
They have the best sleight of hands for magic.
You've been to the circus, right?
-I went to the Big Apple Circus when I was a kid.
I was terrified of the people in it.
-Ha ha!
Oh, I took my daughter when she was little.
She cried as soon as the Grandma skit started.
I had to walk her out right in the middle of the show.
You know...
I'm telling you...
the, uh, circus in Paris
is much more elegant.
-Have you ever taken her to Paris, then?
-Mmm...[Sighs]
-Maybe you will someday. -You know, maybe.
You know, maybe if she gets the travel bug
and her mom lets her.
But you have to find things that bring you joy.
-What does that mean?
-You have to find,
you know, the things that make you happy,
that stay consistent, regardless what the circumstances are.
[ Both laugh ]
See?
-Like dreams?
-No, no. I mean, well, you know,
dreams just get you from one stage of life to another.
But, you know, joy is -- is --
is what gets you through the day.
♪♪
Hmm?
♪♪
I got that one from the Globe.
-I'd love to see "Hamlet" at the Globe.
-Mm...
"This above all --
to thine own self be true."
♪♪
Ta-da. -[Laughs]
♪♪
-Watch that water.
-I never thought of it like that.
When I look at old stuff, it blows my mind.
I think about the hands that made it.
Like, what was their life?
-They say history is supposed to teach us something.
-History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme.
-I-I...
That's Oscar Wilde.
-Mm-hmm. My mom was a big enforcer of reading.
♪♪
So you come here often?
-Yeah. You know, I'm kind of into art history.
I majored in it in college.
So, you know, museums for me
is -- is -- is -- is a safe place.
♪♪
I think this is you.
♪♪
[Mid-tempo music plays]
-[Gasps] Hey!
-Hi.
-Oh! Oh, I missed you so much.
-I missed you.
-Mm.
Here, take your coat off.
You want a drink?
-Nah, I'm okay.
-Oh.
♪♪
How was it?
-It was great. Had a good turnout.
-Really? For those pieces?
-Art is subjective, Diana.
-[Laughs]
Mm...
Soon you're gonna be peddling those NFTs.
-You're the worst.
♪♪
-[Laughs]
-So...
-I met someone that's really cool,
down-to-earth...
easy to talk to...
not from our circle.
♪♪
-Cute.
♪♪
-What?
-[Laughs]
♪♪
Thank you, baby. -You're welcome.
Enjoy.
-What? Tell me.
♪♪
-[Sighs]
♪♪
You don't fucking need anybody.
-[Sighs]
♪♪
-And why is that?
-They're gonna use you.
[Laughs]
[Breathes deeply]
-[Sighs]
-No, it's true.
They see your watch.
They see...
your life and...
mnh-mnh, yeah...
♪♪
...they don't see your heart.
So...
Hey, don't you remember?
[Whispering] Nicola. -Fuck you.
Do you remember what you did to her?
♪♪
-I was just trying to protect you.
-Yeah. Right.
-I was right about her.
♪♪
You know, you only see what you want to see in people,
but she was very mean to me.
-Can we have one fucking conversation...
about what Ineed?!
♪♪
What I want?
♪♪
-[Crying]
-I'm sorry.
Here.
♪♪
[Crying continues]
[Sobbing]
-[Sighs]
Why can't you keep it together?
♪♪
-[Sniffles]
I'm fine. -You're not fine.
-No, I'm fine. -You're far from fine.
-I'm fine. -You're far -- You're not.
-I'm fine!
-Stay. -I'm fine.
♪♪
-[Sighs] Fuck.
♪♪
What the fuck are you all looking at?!
♪♪
-Did you take these?
-Yes. I sat with each one of them.
That's Vincent.
You know, he made crests his entire life.
And this is Violetta. She's a potter.
-Did she make this? [Footsteps approaching]
-Yes.
Hm.
-So are you guys friends then?
-I mean, you know, I have their contacts,
and I check on them. -Mm.
Are you gonna go visit them? -[Gasps]
-Hello. -Wow.
-Maybe.
-How are you? -[Chuckles]
Oh, I'm good.
-Well, maybe you should come, go traveling sometime.
-Benita.
Hi. -[Whispering] Hi.
-Could we get a drink?
-Enjoy yourself.
-Thank you!
Come on.
[Door opens, closes]
[Laughs]
-Benita is interesting, don't you think?
-Hm.
Oh, yeah, she's quite curious.
-Mm. And I think special.
-Mm.
-Just...
be a little more gentle.
The wounds of some hearts
aren't always visible to the natural eye.
-I'm just trying to teach her.
-I know. Yes, I know.
But some people need to be seen
before they can start to hear.
-Isaac, Isaac.
More. -Of course, of course.
♪♪
Single? Double? -Ah, just...
-Oh, that's enough. -[Coughs]
-All righty. Enjoy. Enjoy.
-Thank you.
-Let's go. -Yeah?
-Yeah.
♪♪
-Bye. -[Laughs]
Do you like coffee, and how much?
-Yes. Couple cups every morning.
Oh! [Laughs] Fun!
-Okay, but what does it all mean?
-I'm your protector.
It's you and me against the world.
But you like to be close to safety, and you like sex.
-What? -In the morning.
-[Laughing] Stop!
I don't know about that.
[Laughs]
[Footsteps approaching]
[Laughs] He is cute.
♪♪
-You're not well.
♪♪
You think I want to do this?
♪♪
[Sighs]
♪♪
-[Sniffles]
♪♪
-If you're -- If you're planning on taking her back,
I don't think that's --
It's not good for her to be in there alone.
♪♪
-[Sighs]
-Mm...
♪♪
[Breathes deeply]
[Crying]
♪♪
-Hey.
I'm gonna be here, okay? -Yes.
-I'll be here when you get out.
-[Sobs] It's okay.
♪♪
You go.
♪♪
I'm sorry, Mama.
I'm so sorry.
I did my best.
-[Sniffles]
♪♪
-I love you, James.
♪♪
I'm so sorry.
-[Sniffles]
[Sighs]
♪♪
-I love you, Mama.
-I love you.
♪♪
[Sighs]
♪♪
-This is a joyous, plentiful scene of a feast
that would befit any dining room of the classical style.
The pom--
They're medlars...
a Roman fruit.
It symbolizes decaying morals.
Used by artists
as a warning, reminder to not take for granted
what's truly important in our lives.
-A declaration of the value
of substance over superficiality.
-Nice. -Mm.
This is such beautiful work, Benita.
Really.
-Thank you.
-You are a woman of many talents.
Now...
-"The things I witnessed that day,
they were somehow felt in her reflection.
The spark of our shared reaction.
A reaction that I wanted
to continue on through time and space."
-Mm. -Quite the poet.
-Mm-hmm.
-You think so?
-Did you write that?
-I did.
-Are you writing a book?
-Hmm. What kind of book?
-I don't know. Youtell me.
You are the one
who's underlining passages out of books
and writing in the margins.
-[Chuckles] -I'm just wondering.
-Nah, I don't know who would want to read my book.
-Yeah, I don't know. Me either.
-[Laughs] -[Laughs]
-Ouch. [Laughter]
-Well, four hands are better than two.
-Please. I need all the help I can get.
[Telephone rings] -Mm.
♪♪
[Chuckles]
♪♪
Hi.
-What are you doing?
-I finished it.
-Okay. How'd you find me?
-It doesn't -- It doesn't matter.
-Thank you. -Yeah.
Come with me on a walk.
-Fine.
-Are you coming back?
-I don't know.
I'm so sick of this shit.
It makes me feel better and it makes sense to be here.
-Okay.
People don't kill themselves here.
-No. Not my friends.
I used to think that I was going to see the world and...
...get out of my neighborhood.
But the world fucking sucks. -Mm.
Yeah.
And -- And then what?
-What?
-I mean, what, you're just gonna stay here and...
and think nothing bad will ever happen to you again?
-Maybe. Yeah.
-Oh.
Okay. And...
in another five years, what are you gonna do?
-I don't fucking know.
What?
Are you judging me? -Okay.
-Because I came home. I'm not running from it.
-Right. [Clears throat]
Listen, who's judging who?
It's okay to let people in.
-[Voice breaking] But I'm a mess.
-It's okay. Life is -- is messy.
-It doesn't fucking matter anyway.
Okay?
Yeah.
-You know what matters?
It's what you make matter.
That's -- That's your choice.
-What? My...
My -- Why? My purpose?
That's -- That's bullshit.
-Maybe it is.
-Hey.
-You okay?
-I'm fine.
-You look like shit.
-Thanks.
-Why aren't you at work?
-I took the day off.
-Sounds nice.
Look, I don't know what's been going on with you lately --
-What? Are you gonna give me some advice, Angie?
I don't really want to fucking hear your advice.
-Fine. I don't have any.
-I'm sorry.
-Get your shit together, okay?
I have to go.
Carlos is gonna be home soon.
♪♪
[Both laughing]
-Aah! [Laughs]
♪♪
-Oh. [Laughs] -[Laughs]
Oh, my God! [Laughs]
♪♪
Diana.
-Hmm?
-Thank you for being my best friend.
♪♪
-[Chuckles]
♪♪
[Water dripping]
♪♪
[Mid-tempo music plays]
♪♪
♪ Are you my dream at last?
♪♪
♪ 'Cause I've been hurt in the past ♪
♪♪
♪ And I just want to go back home ♪
♪♪
♪ But I'm afraid to go alone
♪♪
♪ And then you
♪ There was you
♪♪
♪ Then you
♪ There was you
♪♪
-♪ If I'm there, if I'm there, if I'm there ♪
♪ Then I'm there for you
♪ I hope you care, hope you care, hope you care ♪
♪ For me like I do
♪ 'Cause my last let me down, let me down ♪
♪ Broke my heart in two
♪ So I gave up on the chase and the looking for someone new ♪
♪ And then you
♪ There was you
♪ And then you
-♪ There was you
♪♪
-♪ Last night you were my dream ♪
♪ I can't wait
♪ To go back to sleep
♪ Last night you were my dream
♪ I can't wait
♪ To go back to sleep
[Slow music plays]
♪♪