- Excuse me. - Yes, ma'am?
The air is dry. Do you have any lip balm?
There you go, ma'am.
Do you need anything?
No, thank you.
Breakfast, ma'am.
Leave it in the living room.
Have you worked here long?
For six months.
And do you like it?
Yes.
For what ?
Why what?
Why do you like it?
Well, the days are long,
but the pay is good and
the hotel is beautiful.
And the customers?
How so ?
Do you like her?
Well, I am available
to customers.
SO ?
Your first impression?
Is there already a problem?
One of your waiters was messing
around in my bathroom this morning.
I was taking my shower.
Yet it is one of the best.
What to say?
He succumbed to your charm.
- Are you trying to flatter me? - Yes...
But I see that you
are not very receptive.
I'm like everyone else.
I like flattery when it's free.
I will take care of the server,
but if you allow it,
this is just a detail.
Really ?
Yes.
A detail that some customers appreciate,
and you know that, don't you?
I also did quality control, years ago.
I was a shark, as they say.
You will dissect my work
and evaluate customer satisfaction.
Don't be embarrassed.
The group asked me
to completely renovate this wing,
without closing the hotel.
Listen.
It's crazy, right?
There is hardly a sound.
We haven't had a single complaint
nor the slightest comment. Nothing.
As if nothing was happening.
I would like to visit Wong Tai Sin temple tomorrow.
Very good, ma'am. But
there are a lot of tourists at this season.
I guess you don't want to wait in line.
- Not in this heat. - Of course.
I would also like to see the Bronze Pavilion,
but it seems that only men can enter.
I'll take care of it, Ms. Arnaud.
Blue lobster, spring onions,
bean sprouts sautéed in sesame
cream, with a touch of wasabi.
All simmered in a traditional broth.
And what is that?
The chef added a mango emulsion.
He knows how much you love them.
Would you like to drink something?
- Mineral water. - With lemon and ice cubes?
What are you reading?
Your water, ma'am.
1. Airport shuttle service.
Punctual, affable, discreet.
Rating: green.
2. Transportation.
Impeccable sedan, light
smell of jasmine, not too strong.
Ideal temperature.
One flaw: abrupt
driving, some jerks,
slightly uncomfortable.
Rating: orange.
3. Arrival at the hotel.
The staff was precise,
efficient and fast.
Rating: green.
-Hello? -Who is this?
It is me.
Oh, you called me?
No, you are calling me.
Oh, right.
Excuse me, I am a bit drowsy. How are you doing?
Where are you?
Hong Kong.
Is Hong Kong pretty?
Yes, very pretty.
Are you seeing the sights?
The hotel mainly.
Do not use that tone please.
You are in luxury, a dream life.
Enjoy it, darling!
- Knock it off. - You knock it off!
Enjoy everything! The smells, the colors...
The flowers must be gorgeous.
I've been craving maternal
warmth ever since I met you.
I'm lost, I...
I kept the brand for a long time
of your nails on your back.
I'm surprised she didn't notice anything.
Wait until you see what I'm going to do to you tonight.
Sorry, it's a little cramped here.
Are we bothering you?
No, I like to listen to
conversations that I shouldn't hear.
I do it often, as I travel alone.
Are you French?
Yes.
I love your accent.
Is this your first time here?
Excuse me. My card is demagnetized.
I'll take care of it.
This is the second time. I'm in a hurry.
I'm sorry, madam.
Bad day?
We can take mine.
Yours doesn't allow me to go where I need to go.
But thank you.
What can you tell me about the staff?
Lots of things.
Do you see this girl?
Lin doesn't know how to count.
She has to count again every time.
Nian rolls up his sleeves.
He looks good and uses it with customers.
While Moshu is too shy.
He should be more open.
Have you worked here long?
I am part of the furniture.
You have long days.
Because I want to.
I like spending time with them.
You will also spend time with me.
Very good, ma'am.
She's Zelda.
She comes to the swimming pool regularly.
She reads very little and swims even less.
Where is she going?
You will see.
What's there?
A discount.
Customer service, concierge.
Each request is taken into consideration.
The staff takes into account the customer's
wishes and does everything to satisfy them.
Including by granting certain privileges.
The dominant feeling:
understanding, respect.
Rating: green.
My suite is cold, and I
can't turn the temperature up.
I'm sorry about it.
How much is the thermostat set to?
21 degrees.
I will send someone immediately.
Excuse me !
Sorry, sir. It's forbidden.
We make you do everything here.
I work for the group that owns this hotel.
And you ?
I am a frequent international traveler.
A FIT,
Is that how you name your best customers?
The rules are for them too.
What makes you smile?
You stick to the rules, but
you don't always follow them.
Tell me...
What does a man think in
front of a closed door, when
he doesn't know if he is wanted?
If you open it, you are either an
intruder or you are fulfilling a desire.
I don't know.
I have never been in this situation.
But you have imagination.
It all depends on who is behind the door.
Do you allow me?
Who are the latest FITs?
We currently have a lot of regular customers. 35%.
Ms. Jane Duan is
here, the stylist.
She came alone. She broke up with the
assistant with whom she was having an affair.
His dog is there. Normally, we don't
accept them, but ask the chef to make him meals.
Alright.
Otherwise, Mr. Kwan is here on business.
We know him very well.
He's an ogre.
He loves everything and wants
everything, but it's never enough.
Surround him with staff and spoil him,
so he forgets to ask for more.
And who is he?
Kei Shinohara. His file is empty.
A man who cultivates anonymity.
We don't know anything about him.
He comes regularly.
As usual, we gave him the 2701.
As usual, he doesn't sleep there.
- Never ? - Never.
What are you looking for ?
Pardon ?
I was watching your look.
A luxury hotel only has two types of guests.
Those who hunt and those who flee.
I'm running away.
I came here with a director.
You must have seen her,
she's tall, with short
dark hair and a mole here.
Does that mean anything to you?
I don't think so.
Well, if you come across
her, don't tell her that.
She hates not being noticed.
What are you doing ?
Sorry, I didn't introduce myself.
They call me Sir John.
I am a producer. I'm shooting a commercial for Selecto.
- Selecto, do you know? - No.
It's a yogurt,
not a flavor.
The director must be reminded of this.
She believes she makes auteur cinema.
If you can't stand it, why did you choose it?
Excellent question.
Unfortunately, I am somewhat responsible for this.
I hired her in her early days, I monetized
her rise and she became known,
and very arrogant.
She wants to be desired.
But desire comes and goes.
It evolves.
And it's getting smaller, too.
Let me guess.
Are you in finance?
That's it.
Congratulations.
Do you know how I guessed?
You emanate a certain rigidity,
confidence and a slight irony.
A mixture that is often found in finance.
Don't take this the wrong way.
Excuse me.
I received your report.
Green
and still green.
The Rosefield rating is excellent.
There would only be minor adjustments to make.
If the problem is not functional,
It’s the vision that’s wrong.
- Management? - Yes, Margot Parson.
She has worked for us for a long time.
What should I do?
We lost a place in the rankings.
We can't transfer her.
Firing her would cost us a fortune.
We are counting on you.
Should I find a flaw?
Ideally, a serious fault.
I'll look.
Nobody is perfect.
He who seeks, finds.
Isn't it too hot to read?
That's why I have my feet in the water.
I like to feel the sun on my skin.
And...
the stone that slightly burns my butt.
Do you come here often?
Yes.
I live nearby.
And what do you do?
In life?
Yes, in life.
Literature student.
THE HIGHTS OF HURLEVENT
You don't believe me?
“Truly, this country is wonderful!
I don't believe
that I could have found, throughout England,
a place more completely secluded
of worldly agitation.
A true paradise for a misanthrope!
And Mr. Heathcliff and I
we are so well made
to share this desert with us! »
When you constantly reread the first pages,
we end up knowing them by heart.
I think I deserve a diploma.
I can read to you elsewhere,
if you want to know what happens next.
It's better than a bedroom, right?
Do you know what I like here?
The idea of ​​being seen.
Even if no one comes, usually.
Generally.
I liked that you looked at me.
It was more intense,
with your eyes on me.
You like danger.
Don't you?
Margot told me not to come near you.
Do you talk often?
Sometimes.
She was right to warn you.
For what ?
This kind of behavior is
tolerated, but not allowed.
What's the difference?
The risk.
Are you having fun?
Why wouldn't I have one?
You still have to catalog everything, huh?
It's my luxury.
Pleasure when I want it,
where I want it.
It's perhaps the only luxury we
can afford as often as we want.
That's why they're trying to ban it.
Don't you think so?
Sit down.
Come on.
I want you to look at me again.
Come on.
Take your time.
Yes.
Let yourself go.
Stay with me.
Stay with me. Please.
What are you doing ?
Who do you work for?
Why don't you sleep here?
What do you do at night?
Why don't we know anything about you?
- Is this an interrogation? - In due form.
Why should I respond?
Because I can't stop thinking about you.
I am an engineer at EOW, a
firm that makes flood barriers.
And as there are more and
more of them, I am in high demand.
The end of the world
has its advantages.
I go to all kinds of places,
depending on the projects.
I say I live in New
York, but I'm never there.
I came to do a study of
the level of the Pearl River.
I don't sleep in the hotel,
because I don't want it.
But I let the company pay for my room
and my coffee,
because the more I cost them, the more they value me.
Is that how we value a person?
You know it better than me.
It's strange, I have the feeling
that the more you talk to me, the less I know.
Because you are asking the wrong questions.
Tell me about the plane.
What were you thinking while waiting for the man?
I was absorbed in waiting.
The suspense.
It takes more than desire to do this. It's necessary...
It takes courage.
Were you thinking of him?
No.
I wondered if he was going to respond to the invitation.
Out of pride?
So you were thinking about yourself?
Yes, maybe.
How did it start?
Did you jerk him off to warm him up?
No, he was already erect.
Did you like his penis?
I didn't see it right away.
I turned towards the wall...
I pulled up my dress
and pushed my panties
aside so he could take me.
And then I felt his penis.
He looked like him.
Well built, determined.
Are there any other
details you remember?
His shoes were impeccably polished.
But his nails were completely eaten away.
His fingers clung too tightly to my skin.
It was almost painful.
And its smell?
I didn't feel anything at first.
Then, when...
he was in me,
I smelled his scent,
it was slightly peppery.
His hands became sweaty.
His sweat had a spicy smell.
Was it unpleasant?
No.
Alive.
Did he say something?
No.
He whispered, so as not to be heard.
What did he whisper?
“Take it all, take all of me.” »
Then he picked up the pace.
His body butted against mine,
in a repetitive rhythm.
I felt her moist skin,
his warm breath on my shoulder blades
to the rhythm of his thrusts.
And the noise.
Always the same.
The sound of a train
or a machine running at full speed.
It went faster and faster.
My hip was banging against the sink.
He didn't even notice.
He was totally focused
on my butt
and his hard penis.
Bam, bam, bam.
Until he cums.
It only lasted a few minutes.
Did you count them?
Maybe.
You only talk about him.
Because I have nothing else to say.
When you came out, the
expression on your face was different.
Your eyes were sad.
You seemed empty.
It has nothing to do with him.
This sadness is mine.
I have to leave you.
GOOD.
I was surprised by the sudden death of Mr. Heathcliff.
And the story continues.
No one expected it, but
winds of 90 km/h are expected.
- Is it strong? - Manageable.
Excuse me a moment.
Hello, dear friends. How are you ?
- Alright. - You're lucky.
It's no longer the season, but you will be able to see a real storm.
When they come late, we
call them stragglers.
And they are thieves, sucking
everything they can into the sky.
- Are your things safe? - Yes.
Perfect.
Please, this way.
- Come. - Sit down.
Dad...
- Are stragglers dangerous? - No.
It's just a magnificent sight.
I've never heard of it.
They only exist here.
Here at the Rosefield?
That's it.
You will see that I am not lying.
They sweep away everything in their path.
Take a seat.
I hope you like the dark.
Check out the wing being renovated.
The problem comes from there.
How do you know?
I know it.
Ladies and gentlemen, the
light will be restored quickly.
Waiting for, I would like
to tell you a story about
our famous chef, Master Xiao.
One day he asked me to taste
his dishes with my eyes
closed so I could concentrate
on the taste, and only the taste.
I must admit
that he was right.
I'll let you experience it, the light will
be restored in a moment. THANKS.
My God !
It's the flood!
All the tarpaulins flew away.
I'm going to need your help.
Quick, hurry up.
Please hurry up.
Go straight to the stairs.
Do you see the door?
Come upstairs, thank you.
OK, light everything up with the lanterns.
Put it everywhere, absolutely everywhere.
Faster, please.
Stop. It's so sad.
Sing something more...
surprising.
Aren't my eyes too swollen?
- You are stunning. - Oh yes ?
I was in bed when they called me.
Did they call you?
Yes.
THANKS.
Wait !
Are you going out in this weather?
Should I order a car from you?
I think the storm is calming down, but...
THANKS.
Don't leave!
You should go out.
You know the group's standards.
The hotel was hit by a storm.
We know this, but what is the connection?
Mrs. Parson is very diligent...
She is responsible for Rosefield
Palace and its fall in the top rankings.
And it's up to you to fix this problem.
Did you find a flaw?
Not yet.
So we have a problem.
I need time.
In our field, we don't have time to waste.
I will send you my report as soon as possible.
Tomorrow.
- Good day. - You too.
What a warm relationship!
I've never seen you in this dress.
I always carry it, but never wear it.
Why not ?
The opportunity never presented itself.
Look, I'm going to create an opportunity.
See?
I know why you keep them.
For what ?
Because they are free.
Despite your airs, we come from
the same background, you and I.
Maybe.
And we're afraid to go back there.
Absolutely.
I often tell myself that I will stop
when I feel like it.
I am one of those who chose to do this.
One day I will move on.
At least, that's what I tell myself.
I could become a coach, right?
What would you teach?
All.
I have my own science.
You do me good.
What are you doing ?
So that you think of me.
The photographer wants photos of the couple at the pool.
I suggest closing the pool for 15 minutes.
What time?
- You have to plan it. - At 3 p.m.
We'll do our best, but you're taking us by surprise.
I understand, thank you.
Perfect.
Thank you all.
Have a good day.
Do you like it here?
For what ? My presence bothers you?
No, on the contrary.
I'm starting to get used to it.
But you extended your
stay, so I was wondering...
Are you still looking for a
loophole that doesn't exist?
Or have you, to everyone's
surprise, decided to have fun?
What are you looking for, exactly?
The very enigmatic Mr. Kei Shinohara.
We saw him early this morning.
What do you know about him?
He knows very well how to avoid us.
We never fully see his face.
You see. Not there
nor there.
I'll try something else.
2701, is that it?
What ?
Generally, the magnetic key gives us an idea
customer habits.
They come looking for adventure, change of air,
but they do the same thing every day.
This man has no routine.
He appears, disappears,
and reappears,
anywhere.
You are chasing a ghost.
This customer never sleeps here.
It's always clean, there's nothing to do.
Then you can leave. THANKS.
Were you waiting for me?
You had disappeared.
I had work. The water is rising.
Why are you smiling?
I had an interesting day.
What have you done?
I visited room 2701.
And how was it?
Stimulating.
Do you want one?
Keep it.
Help me.
I didn't know she was here.
Is she looking at me?
At the back of the room. White dress.
No. Absolutely not.
Do you know what she made me do, Today ?
She made me take
another brand of pot.
We had to put our label on it.
She says she prefers this shape.
- What are you going to do? - Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
I refuse to play his game.
Do you know Fenwick?
No, he's
not mine.
It's funny.
I thought it was a myth.
People call him “the bar of the bride-to-be”,
because of a custom.
It's reserved for rich clients
that come with diamonds.
Real diamonds.
It seems they line them up
on the bar,
in front of the girls, in ascending order.
Every girl can keep everyone she swallows.
Obviously, it's dangerous.
Diamonds are made of carbon, like graphite.
Insoluble in acid
and very sharp, because
they are all bevel cut.
The bigger and more expensive the diamond, the more dangerous it is.
It is also said that girls
wear diamonds in a ring,
like trophies.
Proof of their courage
or their venality.
Do you believe this is true?
Maybe.
I would love to go see.
- Me too. But... - But ?
I'm afraid.
What a delicious feeling.
- Yes ? - Hello, Mrs. Arnaud.
I have a message for you at reception.
From whom?
I don't know. It's an envelope.
I wasn't there when she was dropped off.
THE HIGHTS OF HURLEVENT
A memory
Where is Mrs. Parson?
I don't know, sorry.
I was waiting for you.
You kicked Zelda out of the hotel.
Who ?
Let's go.
Write it down in your report.
I was informed of the presence of escorts at the swimming pool,
young men and women
who pretended to be customers and were
selling themselves.
I told them to leave the place.
You have turned a blind eye to this network.
- How far did you go to prove it? - Far.
Out of pure professionalism?
Who knows.
Do you know what I did when I got here?
I changed the background music.
Ours is unique.
It took me a while to find it.
I wanted a melody that
imposes a rhythm, but discreetly.
That's how we work here.
One could believe
that the music accompanies the step, but no,
she guides him.
Customers arrive, and suddenly...
they slow down.
You will be gently guided towards the tea room.
The smell of pastries makes your mouth water.
You are hungry.
You sit down and order,
and through the bay windows,
your eyes embrace the landscape
and the exotic flora reminds you that you are traveling.
You bite into a pastry,
the sugar melts in your mouth,
releasing dopamine.
And then...
a young man or woman walks in front of you,
just as slowly...
And heads towards the swimming pool.
Their swaying
awakens your desire,
a slight shiver down your spine,
and the sun warms your mind.
You are going to sit on a deck chair
and the music...
The music is silent,
but you still hear it.
Like a countdown.
You put one foot in the water,
you order a drink to overcome your inhibitions.
You already feel pleasure,
through every pore of your skin.
The customer is trapped.
The customer gets up,
and follows the escort.
Yes, the practice is tolerated,
but not allowed.
I was a shark too.
I know what it's like to pounce on your prey.
You are very proud of your little music.
No, absolutely not.
I am the architect of the system.
I was forced to do this.
And they expect us to fight.
But...
I won't fight.
I don't want to.
Good evening. I'd like to go to Fenwick.
Do you know?
Yes.
Come up.
Sorry, we're stuck.
- It's there. - What ?
The Fenwick?
- Is it there? - Yes.
- There. - Are you sure?
In this building.
- What would you like ? A sweet treat? - No.
- Almonds? - No.
- Coconut? - No. I'm looking for a club.
The Fenwick. Do you know?
- Not English! -Fenwick?
You just spoke English!
Excuse me ?
Yes.
The Fenwick is here?
I don't know.
- Isn't it here? - I don't know.
Sorry.
Do you know the Fenwick?
No ?
Do you know?
Hey, please!
Could you come back?
Good evening.
- What do you want ? - I'm looking for one of your clients.
- There are no customers here. - Please...
Who are you looking for?
Kei Shinohara.
You don't have to do anything here.
And you will never talk about this place.
Open the door.
Did you go out?
On your invitation.
Did you come out of politeness?
Or to escape the hotel, like you.
I'm surprised they let you in.
I gave your name.
Sit down.
Why is this club underground?
Mahjong is not illegal.
The cheaters,
card counters,
they only have this place left.
- And you ? - Me ?
I go there for the atmosphere.
Everyone watches their neighbor
table. I like it.
I've never seen you so animated.
But I can't tell if you're going there to win,
or to flambé.
Or just for thrills.
When was the last time you had sex?
There are two...
or three years.
I don't remember.
You are...
impotent?
I no longer have any desire.
I don't eat.
I don't sleep.
I build dams knowing full well that
the ocean will have the last word.
It's your turn to admit your sadness.
It's true.
Are you working early tomorrow?
No ?
No.
Good evening, dear committee members.
As agreed, here is my report on
Rosefield Palace and Margot Parson's vision.
Personnel management: optimal. Green.
Resource management: optimal. Green.
Customer management: optimal. Green.
Crisis management: optimal. Green.
Margot Parson skills and management:
optimal. Green.
Do you want to be made redundant?
Yes.
Are you leaving everything behind?
On a whim?
Does that surprise you?
Yes.
Do you know what you're going to do?
Does that scare you?
It terrifies me.
- What are you doing ? - We're going to celebrate.
Be careful, it's strong.
Don't drink too quickly.
When are you leaving?
In a few hours.
In the meantime, I don't have anything planned.
What do you do with your nights, when you're not playing?
I'm walking.
I like the...
empty hours that I spend here.
Do you want me to show you?
Will you give me your number?
Do you want to call me?
No.
You can keep them.
Come with me.
- Is this the first time? - Yes.
Can I ask you a question?
Yes.
When you were in my room,
what did you do?
I went into your bathtub,
and I drank the water.
Did you drink the water?
She had your taste.
It's pretty.
What ?
Not the bracelet.
That.
What are you talking about?
From you.
He finds you very beautiful.
He wants to sleep with you.
Did he tell you like that?
Yes.
What do you think?
It's your decision.
I won't go without you.
Tell him to come closer.
Tell him to take off my panties.
Tell him to lick on the way up.
- Do you like it? - Yes.
Tell him to...
suck my nipple.
And this?
- Do you like it? - Yes.
Yes, a lot.
It excites me.
Tell him to put his hands between my thighs.
Want more?
Yes.
NOW.
Do you want him?
Yes, I want him.
Like that.
Yes, like that.
Faster.
Translation: Isabelle PLOUIDY UELTSCHI