Voices in Deep (2023)

[bunniefuu]

(bass stinger)

(muffled underwater ambiance)

(boat engine idle)

(eerie ambient music)

(van engine revving)

[Radio] Services are at their limits.

And access to housing and

work for these people are scarce.

Yes.

But would you agree that closing

the borders has stopped the influx.

And sent a strong message?

Yes, but even then, reports have suggested

that numbers are still increasing.

I'm sorry.

I don't have anything yet.

We only need a small room.

Do you know how many

people are waiting before you?

It's even harder because

there's two of you.

Any luck with work?

No.

How's Zaeed?

I don't know.

He does whatever he wants.

Jules, how's it going?

Can you stay with him?

He's going to the park.

Thanks.

Ivan, I went to the house what's going on?

I've only got two days.

Did you hear what happened?

No what happened.

They found this Moroccan

m*rder*d at the flats.

I'd seen her around too.

What happened?

Think she was stabbed.

You work with that rich woman anymore?

No.

Not for a while.

Can you get me some work there?

You'll have to meet her.

You've got a very nice body.

Thank you.

How old are you?

Take a guess.

You're teasing.

You got kids?

I have a daughter.

Are you alone here?

No.

My little brother.

And that's a problem.

I talk too much.

It's fine.

Tell me anything you like.

You don't know

at some point I may be able to help you

Ten for massage, ten for sex okay?

Come.

I want a bigger cut.

I'll think about it.

And Zaeed needs new shoes.

Alright. We'll go shopping.

What's the problem?

Just get him some shoes.

Okay, what's happened?

Some kids have gone missing. I

heard a whole family was sent back.

That's not going to happen.

I can't have him in bad shoes.

What if he gets picked up barefoot.

It won't matter.

Then pay me what you

owe me and I'll get them.

I don't owe you anything.

You still owe me.

Don't worry I'll get them.

(inaudible radio chatter)

Ivan, the number here is 210-826-4537.

I'm in Room 17. I can't keep them frozen

for too long. Call me back.

The price is too high.

And they're not very fresh either.

Where are we going?

I know a nice place.

Can I have the money now please?

Here.

This is not enough.

You said twenty.

But it's too far.

It's not I promise.

I'll give another ten, okay?

I want it now.

How much longer?

Five minutes.

I don't want any trouble alright?

It's okay. Relax.

Where are you?

I got dumped by two idiots.

Call me when you get this.

Can I help you?

Do you have a moment to talk?

Is anything wrong?

Would you be interested in buying

some date mussels at a fair price?

I dive for them myself.

No license?

The fish markets have nothing like this.

Where are you from?

I work for myself.

Thank you, but we're a family

business with a good reputation.

When could you deliver?

Later tonight.

Do you know anyone else

who would be interested?

Maybe.

Do you want a cigarette?

No thank you.

I'm Alex by the way.

Tarek.

Nice to meet you.

Rough night?

I'm so sick of people.

I know what you mean.

I've been trying to convince my

girlfriend to come back from overseas,

she tells me all this crap

about how she's unhappy,

but she won't leave.

I think she's found someone else.

Maybe it's time to move on.

How long you been together?

Six.

Six years.

Where are you?

By the towers.

I'm calling the f*cking cops!

Don't f*cking move! I'm on my way!

I'm not staying here!

Do you hear me! Don't move.

She's here. What should I tell her?

Okay.

Okay.

Where's the rest?

We're an honest family

business, I told you.

I can give names of friends that will buy.

Is it a deal or not?

(van door slams)

What happened?

Will you tell me what the f*ck happened?

I couldn't get the pig off me.

Where were you?

I tried calling.

I was getting your brother's sh*t!

I couldn't stop him.

You understand?

She's not well.

Again.

Again.

And again.

It hurts when I move.

You can get dressed now.

It looks like you've

fractured a rib or two.

But with some time and rest you'll be okay.

How did it happen?

I play volleyball.

You play on a team?

No just with some friends at the beach.

Can you give me something for my nerves?

Why what's been happening?

Until recently we slept in the parks

but it was getting too

dangerous for my brother.

I applied for housing

but it's been over a year.

So we sleep at a friend's.

I owe him rent food for my brother.

Otherwise we'd starve.

Your parents?

What did you want to study back home?

Biology.

But I don't feel like I'm anything,

A useless man.

I can give you something for the anxiety

and this is for the pain.

But be sure to take a

few deep breaths a day.

Otherwise pneumonia can set in, okay?

Do it now so I can see.

And again.

Good, that's it.

What happened?

He said I'm fine.

I told you.

I f*cked it up.

That's good.

I think you should take your top off.

But I like that one.

No, come on.

Alright. Hang on.

Hurry up.

Yeah that's good!

Give me a look.

Yeah that's good.

I'll send her that one?

Yeah.

I'd get a shot of your

d*ck if you could find it.

Was it easy to find?

Yeah, no problem.

You're even better in real life.

Isn't he, he's really handsome.

Do you like swimming?

Yes.

Great. We're all in the pool.

I didn't bring anything.

You can go in your underwear.

Would you like a drink?

Yes.

What about you, Zaeed?

You got any Pepsi?

What would you like Jules?

Pepsi's good.

Can I have some whiskey with it?

I'll have some too.

I think you're both a bit young for that.

Come on.

I'll introduce you to my friends.

Carl.

Suzanne.

This is Zaeed and Jules.

They've come over for a swim.

Welcome kids.

Hi guys.

-Hi.

-Hi.

Come in guys. It's great.

Come on.

Come on.

It's cold.

Come on, Zaeed.

It's not deep.

Zaeed.

Do you know how to dive?

(coughing)

Jules tells me that you need some

extra money to help your brother out.

Yeah. He's been looking

after me so I owe him.

That's very good of you.

We throw a lot of parties here,

you could work for us,

simple things like serve

food, collect glasses, clean up.

How does that sound to you?

Sounds good.

This is a down payment.

I want to help you.

We would all like to see you again.

Would that be alright?

How much money can I make?

A few hundred a night.

People like Carl want

to help people like you.

He's a really generous guy.

So are we good?

Alright.

Not much fazes you does it?

As long as I get paid.

You don't have to worry about that.

Do you have a mobile?

No.

I'll get you one. Are you hungry?

Yes.

Me too.

It must be from all the swimming.

(cell phone rings)

Ivan, what the f*ck is going on? I'm in a

motel room with no way to keep them frozen?

When? I need to offload them today.

Do you trust him?

I got them packed on ice. Where?

I got it.

Tomorrow night at 11.

What are the rules?

There are none.

What's happening?

Are you working?

Maybe.

Want to go for a drive?

Wait here. I'll have to check.

It's him.

The guy from the other night.

Go with him.

No.

Did you hear what I said. Go with him.

How's work?

Busy. What about you?

Busy.

I've been looking for you.

I've been around.

Chilly night huh.

You cold?

I love what you did to me.

Don't worry, it's just my mother.

Go on.

Go to your room.

And I'll come.

She doesn't understand

much anymore - -I should go.

Yes, you should.

Take it slow alright?

You f*cking dog!

Get out!

Get out!

Stop.

Get off me!

Get off me!

Seriously if he was a cop

what would you have done?

You should've called me immediately.

You should have f*cking called me.

You go into a stranger's car?

Who the f*ck was he that

you'd ride in a strangers car!

Who was it?

You're gonna work until tomorrow morning

and whatever you make you'll give to me.

You liked him?

Tell me you liked the tall guy?

Speak m*therf*cker.

You wanted it from the tall guy?

He had a sweet c*ck?

Or did you want money?

You don't have enough money you as*h*le.

You wanted to make money.

Without me knowing?

I'll f*ck you up!

Do you know somewhere we could crash?

What's wrong?

Masi's gone crazy.

We've gotta get out of here.

Now.

Hurry.

Hurry.

One more?

One more and that'll be it.

Do you want to lie down?

She wants to lie down.

(coughing)

We're not far.

I've slept there heaps of times.

We need to get him a room.

We have no money.

Keep him warm.

Where is he going?

I don't know.

But he'll be alright.

This is yours?

Mmm...

You pry it from the rock, take

it out clean it and there it is.

How did you get into all this?

I was a diver in the Navy.

Do you miss it?

No.

I miss the sea.

So how are you going to keep me interested?

I can't do it.

Yes you can.

-It's too dangerous.

- That's what makes it great.

- I can't!

Then why are you here?

- You really want me to do it!

- Do YOU want to do it?

- NO!

- YES!

- Do it!

f*ck!

Why do you do it?

Have you ever heard the story

about the ugliest girl in the world?

No.

Do you want to hear it?

Yes.

It's a long story.

That's good.

Okay.

When the ugliest girl in the world

was born, she was so ugly that

even her parents couldn't

stand the sight of her.

They had to take her home of

course, but they hid her from everyone.

They lived on a farm at

the edge of the desert, and

by the time the girl was old enough to walk

and go out, even the animals were afraid.

It's true.

At school, all the kids laughed

at her and she became very shy.

No one held much hope for the

ugly girl and, the truth is the girl

didn't hold much hope for herself.

But...

She discovered that she

had one special talent.

She could hold her

breath for a very long time.

And at night, in bed,

she'd practice for hours.

And would grow purple in the face.

She didn't tell anyone about it.

The feeling it gave her was

so strong and so powerful that

the girl didn't feel so ugly anymore.

Is that the end?

I'm leaving.

When?

I have a delivery tonight

and then I fly out tomorrow.

Where are you going?

There's a place back home, hidden away.

No phones, no people,

The city swallows me

up and I can't help myself.

I want you to take me somewhere.

Would you do that?

Where?

It's a surprise.

I don't like surprises.

I think you'll like this.

When was the last time it went out?

The day my daughter drowned.

You have to put this on.

No way, why?

It's a dress up party you have to.

That's what we do, it'll be fun.

I'm not doing it.

Then you can't work.

It's that or nothing.

Alright.

It's okay.

I'll make it worth your while.

I'm hungry.

What would you like?

Anything.

Jules

don't.

What?

Just don't.

Jules, I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I didn't mean to.

It's okay from now on.

Zaeed and I...

Zaeed and I are going to look after you.

I'll go find some water.

I won't be long.

(water splashes)

(gasping and coughing)

I can't do it anymore.

(coughing) I lost my life.

I lost it. (Whimpering)

I can't find a way out.

Did you wash yourself properly?

Yes.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Have you put on your clothes?

Does it fit you?

What are you doing in there?

Putting the f*cking clothes on.

Please don't talk like that.

What are you doing now?

Let me see you.

I'm ugly.

Come closer.

Have you ever been to a dress up party?

There'll be other people who

work for me dressed up just like you.

So don't worry.

This is for being so brave.

And at the end of the

night you'll get double.

Is that okay?

What a lovely dress.

I knew it.

I knew you would make such a pretty girl.

You're late.

The traffic's crazy tonight.

There's just over a hundred kilos there.

No problem.

Where do you find them?

In the sea.

Unfortunately, you are being

detained for ill*gal poaching.

Where are you?

No! No! No!

Ivan if I ever see you again I'm

going to break your f*cking legs!

(ambient tv programming)

(door opens)

Where have you been?

Oh my god. No.

He didn't mean it.

That f*cking b*stard!

It's okay. We're okay here.

I got us some money.

We can get out of here.

It's better this way.

You idiot.

We're okay here. We'll be okay.

Come on get up.

Let's go.

Let me sleep.

I'm sorry.

I have to sleep.

Get up.

Get up.

(ambient tv programming)

Finish the story.

What story?

The story of the ugly girl

who could hold her breath.

You never finished it.

The girl was barely out of school

when she enlisted in the Navy.

But she saw things.

And soon that old ugly

feeling started again inside.

So when her time was up she wanted to help.

But she couldn't do a thing.

So she ran away.

(whimpering)

Given the circumstances,

they've approved a small bedsit.

Until we see what happens with Zaeed.

However,

even if he's found not guilty

the state

could still send him back,

as they may consider

him not of good character.

(ping pong ambiance)

(deep ambient music)

(music continues)