1 00:00:49,816 --> 00:00:51,985 England 2 00:02:10,597 --> 00:02:12,966 - I finished my play. - Well done. 3 00:02:13,660 --> 00:02:14,100 Have you seen Mummy? 4 00:02:14,100 --> 00:02:16,236 Well, she'll be in the drawing room, I expect. 5 00:02:16,302 --> 00:02:19,439 I hope you're not gonna be getting under our feet today, Miss Briony. 6 00:02:19,506 --> 00:02:22,800 We got a dinner for 10 to prepare. 7 00:02:33,953 --> 00:02:37,857 - Hello, pal, I hear you're putting on a play. - Who told you? 8 00:02:37,957 --> 00:02:39,359 Jungle drums. 9 00:02:40,694 --> 00:02:44,664 - Will you come and see it? - I'm not sure that would be quite... 10 00:02:44,764 --> 00:02:45,932 Why don't you let me read it? 11 00:02:45,932 --> 00:02:48,735 You used to make me those beautiful bound copies of all your stories. 12 00:02:48,735 --> 00:02:50,937 - I've kept them all. - I still want you to come. 13 00:02:50,937 --> 00:02:53,173 - Let's see. - I have to go now. 14 00:02:58,945 --> 00:03:00,613 Mummy, I need you! 15 00:03:04,617 --> 00:03:09,756 Stupendous. It's stupendous, darling. Your first play. 16 00:03:09,756 --> 00:03:11,825 Do you think so? Do you think Leon will like it? 17 00:03:11,825 --> 00:03:13,827 Well, of course he will. 18 00:03:14,160 --> 00:03:16,863 The Trials of Arabella, by Briony Tallis. 19 00:03:27,540 --> 00:03:29,242 - BRIONY: Cee. - Yes? 20 00:03:30,810 --> 00:03:33,460 What do you think it would feel like to be someone else? 21 00:03:33,146 --> 00:03:35,315 CECILIA: Cooler, I should hope. 22 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:38,510 - I'm worried about the play. - I'm sure it's a masterpiece. 23 00:03:38,151 --> 00:03:41,540 But we only have the afternoon to rehearse. What if the twins can't act? 24 00:03:41,154 --> 00:03:43,823 You have to be nice to them. I wonder how'd you feel if your mother 25 00:03:43,890 --> 00:03:47,827 had run off with Mr What's-his-name who reads the news on the wireless? 26 00:03:48,561 --> 00:03:51,331 Perhaps I should have written Leon a story. 27 00:03:51,398 --> 00:03:54,701 If you write a story, you only have to say the word "castle, " and you could see 28 00:03:54,768 --> 00:03:57,604 the towers and the woods and the village below, but... 29 00:03:57,704 --> 00:04:00,607 In a play, it's... 30 00:04:00,707 --> 00:04:03,877 It all depends on other people. 31 00:04:04,444 --> 00:04:06,179 - Cee. - Yes? 32 00:04:07,681 --> 00:04:10,116 Why don't you talk to Robbie any more? 33 00:04:10,216 --> 00:04:13,520 I do. We just move in different circles, that's all. 34 00:04:26,533 --> 00:04:29,102 - Do we have to do a play? - Why do we have to? 35 00:04:29,202 --> 00:04:32,105 - It's to celebrate my brother Leon's visit. - PIERROT: I hate plays. 36 00:04:32,205 --> 00:04:34,541 - JACKSON: So do l. - How can you hate plays? 37 00:04:34,607 --> 00:04:37,777 - It's just showing off. - You'll be in this play or you'll get a clout. 38 00:04:37,877 --> 00:04:40,914 - And I'll tell the parents. - JACKSON: You're not allowed to clout us. 39 00:04:40,980 --> 00:04:42,148 We're guests in this house. 40 00:04:42,148 --> 00:04:44,718 - And what did the parents say we were to make ourselves? 41 00:04:44,784 --> 00:04:46,486 - Well, Pierrot? - Amenable. 42 00:04:46,586 --> 00:04:48,455 - Jackson? - Amenable. 43 00:04:48,555 --> 00:04:50,256 Amenable, that's right. 44 00:04:52,492 --> 00:04:54,728 Now, Briony, what's your play about? 45 00:04:55,428 --> 00:04:57,764 Well, it's about how 46 00:04:58,898 --> 00:05:01,401 love is all very well, but you have to be sensible. 47 00:05:01,401 --> 00:05:04,400 - I suppose you're going to be Arabella. - Well, not necessarily. 48 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:07,307 - In that case, do you mind if I play her? - PIERROT: Lola was in the school play. 49 00:05:07,307 --> 00:05:10,410 Do say yes. It'd be the first decent thing to happen to me in months. 50 00:05:12,120 --> 00:05:13,847 Well, yes, all right. 51 00:05:15,515 --> 00:05:17,150 I suppose we should start by reading it. 52 00:05:17,150 --> 00:05:20,353 If you're going to be Arabella, then I'll be the director, thank you very much. 53 00:05:20,420 --> 00:05:21,588 Sorry. 54 00:05:24,758 --> 00:05:26,659 I'm going to do the prologue. 55 00:05:29,950 --> 00:05:30,430 "Prologue. 56 00:05:31,598 --> 00:05:34,267 "This is the tale of spontaneous Arabella, 57 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:37,103 "who ran away with an extrinsic fellow. 58 00:05:37,170 --> 00:05:39,773 "It grieved her parents to see their firstborn 59 00:05:39,839 --> 00:05:41,841 "evanesce from her home to go to Eastbourne." 60 00:05:43,430 --> 00:05:44,110 Yes? 61 00:05:46,846 --> 00:05:50,650 - Nothing. Just thought I'd watch. - BRIONY: Rehearsals are private, I'm afraid. 62 00:05:50,717 --> 00:05:52,852 You can see the play this evening. 63 00:05:52,952 --> 00:05:56,189 - I'll have to work then. - Well, I'm sorry, Danny. 64 00:05:56,556 --> 00:05:59,159 JACKSON: Can we go for a swim now? PIERROT: Yes, yes, yes! 65 00:05:59,225 --> 00:06:03,396 - No, I don't really think there's time! - PIERROT: Cecilia will let us. 66 00:06:03,530 --> 00:06:06,499 I'm sure a half-hour break would do us all good. 67 00:06:06,566 --> 00:06:08,802 PIERROT: Cecilia? Cecilia! 68 00:06:10,403 --> 00:06:11,671 Cecilia! 69 00:08:18,498 --> 00:08:23,203 Cecilia! Cecilia, Cecilia. Please, can we go for a swim, Cecilia? 70 00:08:23,303 --> 00:08:26,706 Yes, I don't see why not. Don't go out of your depth! 71 00:09:42,415 --> 00:09:45,385 Can you do me one of your Bolshevik roll-ups? 72 00:09:51,257 --> 00:09:54,627 - CECILIA: Beautiful day. - I suppose so. Too hot for me. 73 00:09:56,596 --> 00:09:58,598 - Are you enjoying your book? - No, not really. 74 00:09:58,698 --> 00:09:59,766 It gets better. 75 00:10:00,266 --> 00:10:02,435 I prefer Fielding any day. 76 00:10:05,772 --> 00:10:07,941 Much more passionate. 77 00:10:21,454 --> 00:10:24,324 - Leon's coming down today, did you know? - I heard a rumour. 78 00:10:24,391 --> 00:10:27,560 He's bringing a friend with him. It's Paul Marshall, the chocolate millionaire. 79 00:10:27,560 --> 00:10:30,196 - Are the flowers for him? - Why shouldn't they be? 80 00:10:30,263 --> 00:10:32,465 Leon says he's very charming. 81 00:10:34,167 --> 00:10:37,237 The Old Man telephoned last night. He says you're planning on being a doctor. 82 00:10:37,237 --> 00:10:39,839 - I'm thinking about it, yes. - Another six years of student life. 83 00:10:39,839 --> 00:10:42,175 - How else do you become a doctor? - You could get a fellowship, now, 84 00:10:42,175 --> 00:10:43,376 couldn't you? With your First? 85 00:10:43,376 --> 00:10:44,477 I don't want to teach. 86 00:10:45,845 --> 00:10:48,248 I said I'd pay your father back. 87 00:10:51,851 --> 00:10:54,154 That's not what I meant at all. 88 00:11:02,228 --> 00:11:04,330 - Let me help with that. - No, I'm all right, thanks. 89 00:11:04,431 --> 00:11:07,167 - Take the flowers. Take the flowers. - I'm all right. I'm all right. 90 00:11:11,371 --> 00:11:13,540 Oh, you idiot. 91 00:11:15,410 --> 00:11:17,477 Do you realise that's probably the most valuable thing we own? 92 00:11:17,577 --> 00:11:19,446 Not any more, it isn't. 93 00:11:21,147 --> 00:11:22,482 Careful! 94 00:12:38,224 --> 00:12:39,325 I'm... 95 00:14:01,274 --> 00:14:02,776 LEON: Hello, Robbie! 96 00:14:08,148 --> 00:14:10,216 No need to encourage him. 97 00:14:21,561 --> 00:14:22,629 Cee? 98 00:14:26,566 --> 00:14:27,634 Mother? 99 00:14:30,136 --> 00:14:33,573 - Where is everyone, Danny? - I don't know, sir. 100 00:14:33,673 --> 00:14:36,760 DANNY: Sir. LEON: Gasping for a drink. 101 00:14:39,790 --> 00:14:40,947 - Will you have one? - PAUL: Rather. 102 00:14:42,820 --> 00:14:43,583 - Whisky? - Please. 103 00:14:48,288 --> 00:14:49,923 - Leon! - Here she is. 104 00:14:49,989 --> 00:14:54,861 CECILIA: Oh, I've missed you. I've been going completely doolally up here. 105 00:14:54,961 --> 00:14:58,498 - This is my sister, Cecilia. Paul Marshall. - I've heard an awful lot about you. 106 00:14:58,598 --> 00:15:00,834 - Likewise. - LEON: Where are we putting him? 107 00:15:00,934 --> 00:15:04,270 In the blue room. Mother's lying down, she's got one of her migraines. 108 00:15:04,337 --> 00:15:06,773 I'm not surprised, with this heat. 109 00:15:09,142 --> 00:15:11,778 It's the big room next to the nursery. 110 00:15:17,283 --> 00:15:18,618 Is the Old Man staying in town? 111 00:15:18,685 --> 00:15:21,354 LEON: Looks like it. Some sort of rush on at the Ministry. 112 00:15:38,138 --> 00:15:41,374 PIERROT: So aren't we doing the play? LOLA: No. 113 00:15:41,474 --> 00:15:44,377 - JACKSON: Why not? - Don't ask me. 114 00:15:46,346 --> 00:15:48,148 PIERROT: I don't like it here. 115 00:15:49,416 --> 00:15:51,451 PAUL: There's always a problem when a new brand comes about. 116 00:15:51,451 --> 00:15:53,453 The remarketing, the re-packaging, the re-shaping. 117 00:15:53,453 --> 00:15:56,589 Even the re-flavouring in some cases, or whole new technology. 118 00:15:57,570 --> 00:16:00,600 I think our main challenge is whether or not to launch the new Amo Bar. 119 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:03,863 The Army Amo. Do you see? Pass the Amo? 120 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:06,733 My source at the Ministry is very reliable, 121 00:16:06,800 --> 00:16:09,235 I used to clean his shoes at Harrow, informs me we have a good chance 122 00:16:09,336 --> 00:16:11,271 of including it in the standard issue ration pack. 123 00:16:11,705 --> 00:16:14,240 Which means that I'd have to open at least three more factories. 124 00:16:14,341 --> 00:16:16,609 More if they bring in conscription, which I say is bound to happen 125 00:16:16,710 --> 00:16:18,211 if Herr Hitler doesn't pipe down. 126 00:16:18,278 --> 00:16:20,447 He's about as likely to do that as buy shares 127 00:16:20,547 --> 00:16:22,882 in Marks and Spencer's, wouldn't you agree? 128 00:16:22,949 --> 00:16:25,952 - This isn't very good. - I make a cocktail with crushed ice, 129 00:16:26,520 --> 00:16:29,723 rum and melted dark chocolate. It's absolutely scrumptious. 130 00:16:36,563 --> 00:16:39,566 - LEON: Guess who we met on the way in? - Robbie. 131 00:16:39,632 --> 00:16:42,736 - I told him to join us tonight. - Oh, Leon, you didn't. 132 00:16:43,403 --> 00:16:48,675 So, Robbie, the housekeeper's son, whose father did a bunk 20 years ago, 133 00:16:48,775 --> 00:16:52,479 gets a scholarship to the local grammar, the Old Man puts him through Cambridge, 134 00:16:52,579 --> 00:16:56,950 goes up at the same time as Cee, and for three years she hardly speaks to him. 135 00:16:57,170 --> 00:16:59,850 Wouldn't let him within a mile of her Roedean chums. 136 00:16:59,152 --> 00:17:01,210 Anyone got a cigarette? 137 00:17:01,121 --> 00:17:03,857 I don't know what the hell he's doing these days, messing about in flower beds. 138 00:17:03,957 --> 00:17:06,126 As a matter of fact, he's planning on doing a medical degree. 139 00:17:06,459 --> 00:17:08,862 LEON: And the Old Man said yes to that? 140 00:17:12,766 --> 00:17:15,602 Look, I really think you should go down to the lodge and ask him not to come. 141 00:17:15,669 --> 00:17:18,371 Why? Has something happened between you? 142 00:17:19,439 --> 00:17:20,974 For God's sake. 143 00:17:49,302 --> 00:17:52,339 - When can we go home? - LOLA: Soon. 144 00:17:52,405 --> 00:17:54,674 We can't go home. It's a divorce. 145 00:17:57,143 --> 00:18:00,313 - How dare you say that? - Well, it's true! 146 00:18:00,380 --> 00:18:03,883 LOLA: You will never, ever use that word again! Do you understand? 147 00:18:04,751 --> 00:18:08,488 - Now what are we going to do? - I'm always asking myself that. 148 00:18:08,555 --> 00:18:12,525 My name is Paul Marshall. You must be the cousins from the north. 149 00:18:12,759 --> 00:18:14,761 - What are your names? - Pierrot. 150 00:18:14,861 --> 00:18:17,163 - Jackson. - What marvellous names. 151 00:18:18,980 --> 00:18:19,499 JACKSON: Do you know our parents? 152 00:18:19,566 --> 00:18:21,000 PAUL: Well, I've read about them in the paper. 153 00:18:21,670 --> 00:18:25,605 - What exactly have you read about them? - Oh, you know. The usual sort of nonsense. 154 00:18:25,705 --> 00:18:29,576 I'll thank you not to talk about this in front of the children. 155 00:18:34,180 --> 00:18:36,116 Your parents are absolutely wonderful people, 156 00:18:36,216 --> 00:18:40,520 that's quite clear, and they love you and think about you all the time. 157 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:43,123 Jolly nice slacks. 158 00:18:44,900 --> 00:18:45,859 We went to see a show and I got them at Liberty's. 159 00:18:45,925 --> 00:18:49,229 - What was the show? - Hamlet. 160 00:18:49,295 --> 00:18:52,766 Ah, yes. "To be or not to be." 161 00:18:58,380 --> 00:18:59,539 I like your shoes. 162 00:19:01,441 --> 00:19:07,147 Duckers in the Turl. They make a wooden thing, shaped like your foot. 163 00:19:07,647 --> 00:19:09,249 Keep it forever. 164 00:19:10,283 --> 00:19:12,385 PIERROT: I'm starving. When's dinner? 165 00:19:13,553 --> 00:19:16,456 Well, I might be able to help you there, if you can guess what I do for a living. 166 00:19:16,556 --> 00:19:19,125 - You've got a chocolate factory. - Everyone knows that. 167 00:19:19,225 --> 00:19:22,620 Then it wasn't a guess, was it? 168 00:19:22,128 --> 00:19:26,990 There'll be one of these in every kit bag of every soldier in the British Army. 169 00:19:26,166 --> 00:19:28,301 Sugar casing, so it won't melt. 170 00:19:28,401 --> 00:19:30,503 JACKSON: Why should they get free sweets? 171 00:19:30,603 --> 00:19:32,105 'Cause they'll be fighting for their country. 172 00:19:32,172 --> 00:19:34,507 Our daddy says there isn't going to be a war. 173 00:19:34,607 --> 00:19:36,776 Your daddy is wrong. 174 00:19:38,578 --> 00:19:42,349 - Calling it the Army Amo. - Amo, amas, amat. 175 00:19:42,449 --> 00:19:44,584 Top marks. 176 00:19:44,651 --> 00:19:49,189 It's boring how everything ends in "o." "Polo" and "Aero." 177 00:19:49,289 --> 00:19:51,925 - And "Oxo" and "Brillo". - Sounds as if you don't want it. 178 00:19:51,991 --> 00:19:55,128 Then I shall just have to give it to your sister. 179 00:20:05,638 --> 00:20:06,706 PAUL: Bite it. 180 00:20:08,875 --> 00:20:10,643 You have to bite it. 181 00:20:19,319 --> 00:20:22,722 BRIONY: The Princess was well aware of his remorseless wickedness. 182 00:20:22,822 --> 00:20:26,459 But that made it no easier to overcome the voluminous love she felt 183 00:20:26,526 --> 00:20:29,696 in her heart for Sir Romulus. The Princess knew instinctively 184 00:20:29,796 --> 00:20:31,831 that the one with red hair was not to be trusted. 185 00:20:31,898 --> 00:20:35,335 As his young ward dived again and again to the depths of the lake, 186 00:20:35,402 --> 00:20:39,639 in search of the enchanted chalice, Sir Romulus twirled his luxuriant moustache. 187 00:20:39,706 --> 00:20:44,310 Sir Romulus rode with his two companions, northwards, drawing ever closer 188 00:20:44,377 --> 00:20:45,645 to an effulgent sea. 189 00:20:45,712 --> 00:20:48,915 So heroic in manner, he appeared so valiant in word 190 00:20:50,383 --> 00:20:52,419 no one could ever guess at the darkness 191 00:20:52,519 --> 00:20:55,880 lurking in the black heart of Sir Romulus Turnbull. 192 00:20:55,188 --> 00:20:58,910 He was the most dangerous man in the world. 193 00:21:06,399 --> 00:21:09,869 "Dear Cecilia, I thought I should write to apologise for my clumsy 194 00:21:09,936 --> 00:21:11,838 "and inconsiderate behaviour." 195 00:22:41,327 --> 00:22:43,596 "Forgive me if I seem strange but I'm..." 196 00:24:09,150 --> 00:24:13,186 ROBBIE: Dear Cecilia, you'd be forgiven for thinking me mad, 197 00:24:13,253 --> 00:24:15,550 the way I acted this afternoon. 198 00:24:15,121 --> 00:24:19,192 The truth is I feel rather lightheaded and foolish in your presence, Cee, 199 00:24:19,259 --> 00:24:21,594 and I don't think I can blame the heat. 200 00:24:23,363 --> 00:24:24,864 "Will you forgive me? 201 00:24:27,901 --> 00:24:29,202 "Robbie." 202 00:24:46,619 --> 00:24:48,221 Off out then? 203 00:24:48,288 --> 00:24:50,890 ROBBIE: Yes, Leon's asked me to join them for dinner. 204 00:24:51,891 --> 00:24:55,428 So that's why I've been polishing silver all afternoon. 205 00:24:55,495 --> 00:24:58,732 I'll think of you when I see my face in the spoon. 206 00:25:02,302 --> 00:25:06,973 You're not a bit like your father. Not in any way. 207 00:25:07,730 --> 00:25:09,909 That's because I'm all yours. I'll be late. 208 00:25:12,120 --> 00:25:14,447 Your shirts are hanging upstairs. 209 00:25:17,917 --> 00:25:20,200 - Son. - Yes? 210 00:25:20,687 --> 00:25:22,122 Nothing. 211 00:26:14,708 --> 00:26:16,710 Briony! Is that you? 212 00:26:39,733 --> 00:26:41,267 Are you all right? 213 00:26:45,500 --> 00:26:47,273 Do you think you could do me a favour? 214 00:26:47,941 --> 00:26:51,211 Could you run ahead and give this to Cee? I... 215 00:26:51,277 --> 00:26:56,160 - Feel a bit of a fool handing it over myself. - All right. 216 00:27:21,775 --> 00:27:22,976 Briony. 217 00:27:49,903 --> 00:27:51,771 Briony! 218 00:28:11,758 --> 00:28:14,494 - I suppose he's what you might call eligible. - Rather. 219 00:28:14,594 --> 00:28:16,763 He certainly seems to think he's the cat's pyjamas. 220 00:28:16,830 --> 00:28:20,166 Which is odd, considering he has pubic hair growing out of his ears. 221 00:28:20,266 --> 00:28:23,703 I should imagine he'd give you a lot of very noisy, boneheaded sons. 222 00:28:23,803 --> 00:28:26,172 - He's quite a good egg, actually. - You say that about everyone. 223 00:28:26,272 --> 00:28:30,430 - Leon! - Rummy, if it ain't my little sis! 224 00:28:30,143 --> 00:28:32,946 I wrote you a play, Leon. I wanted to do a play for you. 225 00:28:32,946 --> 00:28:34,948 - The Trials Of Arabella. - Well, there's still time. 226 00:28:34,948 --> 00:28:36,716 - Doesn't have to be this evening. - No, it's impossible. 227 00:28:36,716 --> 00:28:38,551 CECILIA: Briony. LEON: Tell you what. I'm good at voices, 228 00:28:38,551 --> 00:28:40,387 you're even better, so we'll read it out after dinner. 229 00:28:40,387 --> 00:28:43,390 - Briony, did you read this letter? - Yes, let's. That's a wonderful idea. 230 00:28:43,390 --> 00:28:47,127 - Briony! - Here we are. My choc-tail. 231 00:28:48,128 --> 00:28:49,996 I insist you try it. 232 00:28:50,897 --> 00:28:52,832 Wasn't there an envelope? 233 00:29:04,244 --> 00:29:05,979 Do you mind if I come in? 234 00:29:07,647 --> 00:29:10,160 LOLA: I've had the most appalling evening. 235 00:29:11,551 --> 00:29:14,870 The twins have been torturing me. Look. 236 00:29:14,187 --> 00:29:15,522 How awful. 237 00:29:18,658 --> 00:29:19,993 Chinese burns. 238 00:29:21,561 --> 00:29:23,530 That's right. 239 00:29:23,863 --> 00:29:28,702 They want to go home. They think it's me that's keeping them here. 240 00:29:34,541 --> 00:29:35,909 Lola. 241 00:29:36,609 --> 00:29:41,140 Can I tell you something? Something really terrible. 242 00:29:41,810 --> 00:29:42,382 Yes, please. 243 00:29:43,216 --> 00:29:46,353 What's the worst word you can possibly imagine? 244 00:29:56,930 --> 00:29:59,199 - He's a *** maniac! - That's right. 245 00:29:59,265 --> 00:30:00,767 - What's Cecilia going to do? - I don't know. 246 00:30:00,867 --> 00:30:03,436 - You ought to call the police. - Do you think so? 247 00:30:03,536 --> 00:30:06,239 He said he thought about it all day long. 248 00:30:06,306 --> 00:30:08,475 All you have to do is show them the letter. 249 00:30:08,575 --> 00:30:11,378 - You won't tell anyone, will you, promise? - I promise. 250 00:30:11,444 --> 00:30:14,647 Good. If he found out, there's no knowing what he might do. 251 00:30:14,748 --> 00:30:15,949 You're right. 252 00:30:18,218 --> 00:30:21,488 You better tidy your face. I've still got to change. 253 00:30:23,823 --> 00:30:26,426 Thanks, Briony. You're a real brick. 254 00:32:47,901 --> 00:32:49,200 BRIONY: Cecilia! 255 00:33:07,253 --> 00:33:09,689 - It was a mistake. - Briony read it. 256 00:33:09,989 --> 00:33:12,258 My God, I'm so sorry. It was the wrong version. 257 00:33:12,325 --> 00:33:13,626 Yes. 258 00:33:17,464 --> 00:33:19,532 - It was never meant to be read. - No. 259 00:33:54,834 --> 00:33:56,403 What was in the version I was meant to read? 260 00:33:56,503 --> 00:33:58,471 I don't know. It was more formal. Less... 261 00:33:58,538 --> 00:34:00,173 - Anatomical? - Yes. 262 00:34:06,813 --> 00:34:11,170 It's been there for weeks, and then this morning by the fountain... 263 00:34:20,326 --> 00:34:23,196 I've never done anything like that before. 264 00:34:23,530 --> 00:34:26,499 And I was so angry with you, and with myself. 265 00:34:29,336 --> 00:34:32,839 I thought if you went away to medical school, then I'd be happy, but... 266 00:34:32,906 --> 00:34:36,509 I don't know how I could have been so ignorant about myself, so... 267 00:34:40,413 --> 00:34:41,948 So stupid. 268 00:34:48,688 --> 00:34:51,524 You do know what I'm talking about, don't you? 269 00:34:54,194 --> 00:34:57,300 You knew before I did. 270 00:34:58,698 --> 00:35:00,533 Why are you crying? 271 00:35:02,680 --> 00:35:03,703 Don't you know? 272 00:35:04,204 --> 00:35:05,939 Yes, I know exactly. 273 00:35:06,606 --> 00:35:07,707 Robbie. 274 00:35:08,675 --> 00:35:09,743 Cecilia. 275 00:35:11,678 --> 00:35:12,779 I love you. 276 00:35:15,348 --> 00:35:16,716 I love you. 277 00:35:25,580 --> 00:35:26,726 Someone's come in. 278 00:35:28,395 --> 00:35:29,629 Cecilia! 279 00:36:07,867 --> 00:36:09,836 LEON: People were sitting out having dinner on the pavement. 280 00:36:09,903 --> 00:36:14,341 It was always the view of my parents that hot weather encouraged loose morals. 281 00:36:14,407 --> 00:36:16,810 In high summer, my sister and l were never allowed out of the house. 282 00:36:16,876 --> 00:36:20,580 They thought the villagers would be unnecessarily provoked. 283 00:36:22,515 --> 00:36:26,386 What do you say, Cee? Does the hot weather make you behave badly? 284 00:36:28,188 --> 00:36:31,157 - Good heavens, you're blushing. - It's just hot in here, that's all. 285 00:36:31,224 --> 00:36:33,827 Lola, wipe that lipstick off. You're far too young. 286 00:36:33,893 --> 00:36:37,597 What about you, Briony? What sins have you committed today? 287 00:36:38,498 --> 00:36:41,668 - I've done nothing wrong. - EMILY: Have you seen the twins recently? 288 00:36:41,668 --> 00:36:44,371 They didn't look very happy last time I saw them, poor little chaps. 289 00:36:44,371 --> 00:36:45,805 BRIONY: You know nothing about it. 290 00:36:45,805 --> 00:36:47,774 Briony. I can't imagine what's got into you. 291 00:36:47,774 --> 00:36:49,420 I've never known you to be so rude. 292 00:36:49,420 --> 00:36:50,810 BRIONY: Well, they're not poor little chaps. 293 00:36:50,810 --> 00:36:53,246 - Just look what they did to Lola. - What are you talking about? 294 00:36:53,246 --> 00:36:56,149 BRIONY: Jackson and Pierrot bruised her arm. Gave her Chinese burns. 295 00:36:56,149 --> 00:36:58,385 I'm afraid she's quite right. I had to pull them off her. 296 00:36:58,385 --> 00:37:00,520 How I got my war wound. 297 00:37:00,687 --> 00:37:02,880 The twins did that, Lola? 298 00:37:02,188 --> 00:37:04,570 PAUL: Yes, it all turned into a bit of a wrestle, 299 00:37:04,124 --> 00:37:06,590 I'm afraid. Still, no harm done, eh, Lola? 300 00:37:06,159 --> 00:37:08,228 EMILY: Would you go and find these boys, please, Briony? 301 00:37:08,294 --> 00:37:10,300 Tell them dinner's ready, and where are their manners? 302 00:37:10,960 --> 00:37:12,332 - Why do I have to go? - Briony, you'll do as you're told, 303 00:37:12,332 --> 00:37:14,834 or you'll go straight to your room. 304 00:37:43,530 --> 00:37:45,231 - BRIONY: It's a letter! - Give it to me! 305 00:37:45,231 --> 00:37:46,933 BRIONY: They've run away. EMILY: Who has? 306 00:37:46,966 --> 00:37:48,301 BRIONY: The twins. 307 00:37:49,235 --> 00:37:53,840 "We are going to run away because Lola is so horrid to us and we want to go home. 308 00:37:55,608 --> 00:37:57,444 - "Also, there wasn't a play." - Don't worry. 309 00:37:57,510 --> 00:37:59,979 We'll send out some search parties. They can't have gone far. 310 00:37:59,979 --> 00:38:01,915 Cee, you come with me. 311 00:38:07,687 --> 00:38:08,788 LEON: Pierrot! 312 00:38:09,622 --> 00:38:10,690 CECILIA: Jackson! 313 00:38:11,925 --> 00:38:13,260 PAUL: Boys! 314 00:38:14,260 --> 00:38:15,328 Jackson! 315 00:38:17,530 --> 00:38:18,631 LEON: Pierrot! 316 00:39:56,896 --> 00:39:58,932 Lola? Are you all right? 317 00:39:59,499 --> 00:40:02,335 I'm sorry. I didn't... I'm sorry. 318 00:40:02,435 --> 00:40:04,504 Who was it? 319 00:40:06,773 --> 00:40:08,108 I saw him. 320 00:40:09,142 --> 00:40:10,243 I saw him. 321 00:40:11,277 --> 00:40:13,513 - It was him, wasn't it? - Yes, it was him. 322 00:40:13,613 --> 00:40:15,181 Lola, who was it? 323 00:40:17,317 --> 00:40:20,787 It was Robbie, wasn't it? Robbie? 324 00:40:22,589 --> 00:40:25,258 - You saw him? - Like you said, he's a *** maniac. 325 00:40:25,325 --> 00:40:27,894 And you don't even know what happened before dinner. 326 00:40:27,894 --> 00:40:29,763 I caught him attacking my sister in the library. 327 00:40:29,829 --> 00:40:32,320 I don't know what he'd have done if I hadn't come in. 328 00:40:32,132 --> 00:40:35,602 - You actually saw him? - Of course I did. Plain as day. 329 00:40:37,437 --> 00:40:41,708 He pushed me to the ground. And then he put his hands over my eyes. 330 00:40:42,876 --> 00:40:47,981 - I couldn't actually... I never actually... - Listen. I've known him 331 00:40:48,480 --> 00:40:50,283 my whole life, and I saw him. 332 00:40:51,510 --> 00:40:53,453 Because I couldn't say for sure. 333 00:40:54,287 --> 00:40:56,990 Well, I can. And I will. 334 00:41:01,795 --> 00:41:05,365 LEON: Call the police. And she'll be needing a doctor, as well. 335 00:41:16,309 --> 00:41:20,580 - It's all right, dear. It's all right now. - CECILIA: Is Robbie back yet? 336 00:41:20,680 --> 00:41:22,882 I haven't seen him. 337 00:41:23,316 --> 00:41:25,151 I know who it was. 338 00:41:27,587 --> 00:41:31,570 - You saw him, then? - Yes, I saw him. 339 00:41:31,157 --> 00:41:34,194 - Just as you see me? - I know it was him. 340 00:41:34,260 --> 00:41:37,664 You know it was him? Or you saw him? 341 00:41:38,998 --> 00:41:42,502 - Yes, I did, I saw him. - With your own eyes? 342 00:41:43,503 --> 00:41:47,273 Yes. I saw him, I saw him with my own eyes. 343 00:41:51,244 --> 00:41:52,846 EMILY: Well done, darling. 344 00:42:44,431 --> 00:42:47,934 My brother and I found the two of them down by the lake. 345 00:42:48,100 --> 00:42:50,136 POLICE You didn't see anyone else? 346 00:42:52,339 --> 00:42:57,770 I wouldn't necessarily believe everything Briony tells you. She's rather fanciful. 347 00:43:05,285 --> 00:43:08,421 When they went looking, I went up to my dad's. 348 00:43:08,488 --> 00:43:11,124 - I did, honest. - POLICE Why was that? 349 00:43:12,425 --> 00:43:14,160 To tell him all about it. 350 00:43:16,196 --> 00:43:19,766 - I know I shouldn't have opened it. - EMILY: No, you should not. 351 00:43:21,267 --> 00:43:24,204 But at least you've done the right thing now. 352 00:44:03,309 --> 00:44:05,512 Sir, there is someone coming. 353 00:44:34,741 --> 00:44:36,576 - Time you went to bed. - But... 354 00:44:36,676 --> 00:44:37,777 Now. 355 00:45:50,784 --> 00:45:51,851 EMILY: Cecilia! 356 00:46:15,141 --> 00:46:19,746 You liars! You liars! Liars! Liars! 357 00:46:59,686 --> 00:47:01,855 Northern France Four years later 358 00:47:07,360 --> 00:47:10,864 NETTLE: I says to him, I says, "You can sit down there, twiddling your thumbs, 359 00:47:10,930 --> 00:47:13,330 "waiting to get your head blown off, if you want to. 360 00:47:13,990 --> 00:47:14,267 "I'm off out of it." 361 00:47:23,943 --> 00:47:27,914 Bonsoir monsieur. Bonsoir? ROBBIE: Let me do this. 362 00:47:43,129 --> 00:47:44,564 MACE: What's his game? 363 00:47:44,631 --> 00:47:46,933 - He says he's got something for us. - ****ing hell! 364 00:47:48,268 --> 00:47:50,470 Wait! We have food for you 365 00:47:50,603 --> 00:47:51,738 Bread, sugar 366 00:47:51,805 --> 00:47:52,906 And wine! 367 00:48:03,283 --> 00:48:04,951 What are you doing here? 368 00:48:11,191 --> 00:48:14,761 When the retreat started, Panzers attacked, 369 00:48:15,762 --> 00:48:17,931 and I was separated from my unit 370 00:48:18,980 --> 00:48:20,600 So it's true, the English are retreating 371 00:48:23,436 --> 00:48:26,106 We'll be gone at first light 372 00:48:27,640 --> 00:48:30,510 We fought all those years, lost all those dead, 373 00:48:30,977 --> 00:48:33,480 now the Germans are in France again 374 00:48:37,170 --> 00:48:38,451 We will come back 375 00:48:40,620 --> 00:48:42,288 we will throw them out 376 00:48:44,124 --> 00:48:46,893 I promise you 377 00:48:48,294 --> 00:48:49,963 Good luck 378 00:48:54,968 --> 00:48:56,336 NETTLE: Come on, then. 379 00:48:56,403 --> 00:49:00,407 How come a toff like you, talks French and everything, ends up a private? 380 00:49:00,507 --> 00:49:04,144 Not eligible for officers' training if you join direct from prison. 381 00:49:04,310 --> 00:49:07,547 - You're pulling my tit. - No, I'm not. 382 00:49:09,149 --> 00:49:12,585 They gave me a choice. Stay in prison or join the Army. 383 00:49:13,653 --> 00:49:16,823 And for the record, the last thing I am is a toff. 384 00:49:35,775 --> 00:49:37,844 Six months earlier 385 00:50:05,380 --> 00:50:06,539 I'm sorry I'm late, I got lost. 386 00:50:06,639 --> 00:50:08,408 - Hello. - Hello. 387 00:50:18,151 --> 00:50:20,720 - Should we sit down? - Yes, of course. 388 00:50:35,802 --> 00:50:37,804 I'm sorry, I can't remember, l... 389 00:50:37,804 --> 00:50:38,972 Two. Thank you. 390 00:51:13,540 --> 00:51:15,442 Where are you living? 391 00:51:17,110 --> 00:51:19,446 Tiny flat in Balham. It's ghastly. 392 00:51:19,512 --> 00:51:22,615 - The landlady's rude and horribly nosy. - You look the same. 393 00:51:22,615 --> 00:51:25,618 - Apart from the uniform, of course. - Yes, I'm sorry. I've got to go back 394 00:51:25,618 --> 00:51:28,755 - to the hospital in half an hour. - Oh, God, that... 395 00:51:49,976 --> 00:51:51,378 - Sorry. - No. 396 00:51:55,515 --> 00:51:58,840 Have you been in touch with your family? 397 00:51:58,184 --> 00:52:00,220 No, I told you I wouldn't. 398 00:52:01,421 --> 00:52:04,900 Leon waited outside the hospital last week, I just pushed past him. 399 00:52:04,190 --> 00:52:06,926 Cee, you don't owe me anything. 400 00:52:09,620 --> 00:52:11,698 Robbie, didn't you read my letters? 401 00:52:11,898 --> 00:52:14,334 Had I been allowed to visit you, had they let me every day, 402 00:52:14,401 --> 00:52:16,903 - I would have been there every day. - Yes, but... 403 00:52:17,300 --> 00:52:20,573 If all we have rests on a few moments 404 00:52:20,674 --> 00:52:23,243 in a library three and a half years ago, then I'm not sure, 405 00:52:23,343 --> 00:52:26,446 - I don't know if... - Robbie, look at me. 406 00:52:29,616 --> 00:52:32,252 Look at me. 407 00:52:33,353 --> 00:52:34,721 Come back. 408 00:52:37,924 --> 00:52:39,626 Come back to me. 409 00:52:53,907 --> 00:52:55,642 ROBBIE: Dearest Cecilia. 410 00:52:57,377 --> 00:52:59,479 Dearest Cecilia. 411 00:53:06,753 --> 00:53:07,887 Cecilia. 412 00:53:23,403 --> 00:53:25,472 A friend of mine has a cottage by the coast. 413 00:53:25,572 --> 00:53:27,907 Said we can borrow it when you're next on leave. 414 00:53:27,974 --> 00:53:31,111 White clapboard with blue-painted window frames. 415 00:53:32,912 --> 00:53:36,282 - I hope this bus never comes. - Here. 416 00:53:38,451 --> 00:53:41,287 Something to think of while you're away. 417 00:53:55,435 --> 00:53:56,569 I love you. 418 00:55:27,327 --> 00:55:29,496 Some poor sod's gonna catch a packet. 419 00:55:38,380 --> 00:55:42,308 CECILIA: My darling. Briony found my address somehow, and sent a letter. 420 00:55:43,510 --> 00:55:46,279 The first surprise was she didn't go up to Cambridge. 421 00:55:46,346 --> 00:55:49,149 She's doing nurse's training at my old hospital. 422 00:55:50,350 --> 00:55:53,153 I think she may be doing this as some kind of penance. 423 00:55:53,219 --> 00:55:57,957 She says she's beginning to get the full grasp of what she did, and what it meant. 424 00:55:58,580 --> 00:56:00,560 She wants to come and talk to me. 425 00:56:01,895 --> 00:56:06,666 I love you. I'll wait for you. Come back. 426 00:56:08,680 --> 00:56:09,169 Come back to me. 427 00:56:10,503 --> 00:56:12,906 ROBBIE: Come back. Come back to me. 428 00:56:13,973 --> 00:56:17,143 Come back. Come back to me. 429 00:56:20,547 --> 00:56:22,549 NETTLE: So where we going, guv? 430 00:56:37,263 --> 00:56:39,532 ****ing hate those boots! 431 00:56:39,599 --> 00:56:42,402 I hate them worse than all the ****ing Germans put together! 432 00:56:42,502 --> 00:56:45,672 You'll have a job getting back to England in your socks. 433 00:58:23,436 --> 00:58:26,172 Come on, pal, you should be getting dressed. 434 00:58:26,272 --> 00:58:29,442 - If I fell in, would you save me? - Of course. 435 00:58:42,122 --> 00:58:43,156 Briony! 436 00:59:08,415 --> 00:59:09,582 Thank you. 437 00:59:17,891 --> 00:59:19,359 Thank you! Thank you, thank you! 438 00:59:19,426 --> 00:59:21,795 ROBBIE: That's an incredibly bloody stupid thing to do. 439 00:59:21,795 --> 00:59:23,863 - BRIONY: I wanted you to save me. - Don't you know 440 00:59:23,863 --> 00:59:25,532 how easily you could have drowned? 441 00:59:25,765 --> 00:59:28,601 - You saved me. - Stupid child! 442 00:59:28,702 --> 00:59:32,539 You could have killed us both. Is that your idea of a joke? 443 00:59:34,274 --> 00:59:37,100 I want to thank you for saving my life. 444 00:59:38,178 --> 00:59:40,780 I will be eternally grateful to you. 445 00:59:53,293 --> 00:59:55,195 ROBBIE: The story can resume. 446 00:59:55,962 --> 01:00:00,330 Our story can resume. I will simply resume. 447 01:00:00,633 --> 01:00:03,103 NETTLE: Jerry, come and have a go at us in ****ing South End. 448 01:00:03,169 --> 01:00:08,174 Or better still, Trafalgar Square. No one speaks the ****ing lingo out here. 449 01:00:08,274 --> 01:00:11,177 You can't say, "Pass the biscuit, " or "Where's me hand grenade?" 450 01:00:11,277 --> 01:00:14,814 They just shrug. Because they hate us, too. I mean, that's the point. 451 01:00:14,914 --> 01:00:18,318 We fight in France and the French ****ing hate us. 452 01:00:18,418 --> 01:00:21,588 Make me Home Secretary, I'll sort this out in a ****ing minute. 453 01:00:21,654 --> 01:00:24,157 We got India and Africa, right? 454 01:00:24,257 --> 01:00:27,627 Jerry can have France and Belgium and wherever else they want. 455 01:00:27,727 --> 01:00:31,598 Who's ****ing ever been to Poland? It's all about room, empire. 456 01:00:31,664 --> 01:00:34,768 They want more empire, give 'em this shithole, we keep ours, 457 01:00:34,834 --> 01:00:37,971 and it's "Bob's your uncle" and "Fanny's your ****ing aunt"! 458 01:00:38,380 --> 01:00:39,639 Think about it. 459 01:00:49,516 --> 01:00:52,852 ROBBIE: Dearest Cecilia. The story can resume. 460 01:00:55,188 --> 01:00:58,458 The one I had been planning on that evening walk. 461 01:00:59,859 --> 01:01:02,729 I can become again the man who once crossed the Surrey park 462 01:01:02,829 --> 01:01:07,367 at dusk in my best suit, swaggering on the promise of life. 463 01:01:07,467 --> 01:01:12,720 The man who, with the clarity of passion, made love to you in the library. 464 01:01:16,676 --> 01:01:18,545 The story can resume. 465 01:01:22,649 --> 01:01:25,318 I will return, 466 01:01:25,518 --> 01:01:28,221 find you, love you, 467 01:01:28,321 --> 01:01:31,825 marry you. And live without shame. 468 01:01:49,442 --> 01:01:51,111 You can smell the sea. 469 01:02:23,443 --> 01:02:24,477 **** me. 470 01:02:25,812 --> 01:02:30,717 - It's like something out of the Bible. - NETTLE: Jesus Christ. 471 01:02:32,585 --> 01:02:34,988 OFFICER: Come on, get everybody to clean this mess up now. 472 01:02:35,550 --> 01:02:38,291 ROBBIE: We've just arrived, sir. Can you tell us what we're supposed to be doing? 473 01:02:38,358 --> 01:02:40,627 OFFICER: Nothing. Just wait. ROBBIE: Where are the ships? 474 01:02:40,627 --> 01:02:43,296 A few made it in yesterday, Luftwaffe blew them to buggery. 475 01:02:43,296 --> 01:02:46,990 Lost 3,000 men when they sank the Lancastria. 476 01:02:46,166 --> 01:02:49,636 High command, in its infinite wisdom, is denying us air cover. 477 01:02:49,736 --> 01:02:51,604 A disgrace, a ****ing disaster. 478 01:02:51,671 --> 01:02:54,341 No, look, the thing is, you see, I'm expected back, you see. 479 01:02:54,441 --> 01:02:58,178 There's over 300,000 men on this beach, Private. You'll have to wait your turn. 480 01:02:58,278 --> 01:03:02,649 Just be grateful you're not wounded. I've orders to leave the wounded behind. 481 01:03:03,183 --> 01:03:05,850 No, no, no, leave it, guv! 482 01:03:05,850 --> 01:03:08,210 Never trust a sailor on dry land. You're best off out of it. 483 01:03:22,602 --> 01:03:23,937 That's not right. 484 01:03:48,628 --> 01:03:49,696 Christ. 485 01:03:57,700 --> 01:03:58,972 Can you hear me, laddies? 486 01:03:59,390 --> 01:04:01,374 I'm coming home! 487 01:05:00,660 --> 01:05:04,637 MEN: Take from our souls the strain and stress 488 01:05:04,738 --> 01:05:09,750 And let our ordered lives confess 489 01:05:09,142 --> 01:05:13,313 The beauty of Thy peace 490 01:05:13,413 --> 01:05:18,318 The beauty of Thy peace 491 01:05:18,785 --> 01:05:23,423 Breathe through the heats of our desire 492 01:05:23,490 --> 01:05:27,794 Thy coolness and Thy balm 493 01:05:27,961 --> 01:05:32,298 Let sense be numb, let flesh retire 494 01:05:32,399 --> 01:05:36,736 Speak through the earthquake, wind and fire 495 01:05:36,803 --> 01:05:41,740 O still, small voice of calm 496 01:06:11,705 --> 01:06:12,806 Guv'nor. 497 01:06:16,643 --> 01:06:19,450 I have to get something to drink. 498 01:06:19,145 --> 01:06:21,681 You need one. You're grey. 499 01:06:21,781 --> 01:06:24,617 He's gone all grey, can you see? 500 01:06:40,633 --> 01:06:42,369 There. Come on. 501 01:06:44,571 --> 01:06:46,239 All I want's a cup of tea now. 502 01:07:03,556 --> 01:07:06,260 What the **** you doing? 503 01:07:30,784 --> 01:07:36,690 I'm coming home! Laddie, I'm coming home! 504 01:07:39,592 --> 01:07:46,320 **** 'em all! **** 'em all! The long and the short and the tall 505 01:07:46,990 --> 01:07:50,937 **** all the Sergeants and WO1s **** all the corporals 506 01:07:51,370 --> 01:07:52,572 and their bastard sons 507 01:07:52,639 --> 01:07:58,945 'Cause we're saying goodbye to them all As back to their billets they crawl 508 01:07:59,790 --> 01:08:02,449 You'll get no promotion this side of the ocean 509 01:08:02,549 --> 01:08:06,286 So cheer up, my lads **** 'em all! 510 01:09:16,389 --> 01:09:17,891 Mike! 511 01:09:24,664 --> 01:09:26,132 Mike! 512 01:09:28,568 --> 01:09:29,836 Hold up, guv. 513 01:09:38,411 --> 01:09:39,546 Wait here. 514 01:10:19,953 --> 01:10:21,588 WO Why don't you sit down? 515 01:10:30,296 --> 01:10:32,232 It's so hot in here. 516 01:10:32,799 --> 01:10:34,701 Take off your boots. 517 01:10:53,987 --> 01:10:57,724 I have to get back. I promised her. 518 01:10:57,791 --> 01:10:59,993 To put things right. 519 01:11:00,930 --> 01:11:04,330 And she loves me. She's waiting for me. 520 01:11:08,568 --> 01:11:09,602 Oi! 521 01:11:12,939 --> 01:11:14,107 Wait, wait, wait. 522 01:11:15,275 --> 01:11:18,345 Hey, what have you done with your boots? 523 01:11:20,980 --> 01:11:23,616 - Look, you're sure you're feeling all right? - Never better. 524 01:11:23,683 --> 01:11:27,754 Now I'm wondering whether the beach really is the best place for dinner. 525 01:11:29,422 --> 01:11:34,461 - I'm not sure, I don't recognise it. - Dunno. 526 01:11:34,527 --> 01:11:36,763 - This'll do, down here. - No. 527 01:11:37,864 --> 01:11:40,467 - No, no, it's further on. - What is? 528 01:11:40,533 --> 01:11:42,769 This place I know, an old cottage with white clapboards 529 01:11:42,836 --> 01:11:45,438 and blue-painted window frames. 530 01:11:47,307 --> 01:11:51,344 Aw, yes. That's right, that's where we're going. 531 01:11:51,444 --> 01:11:55,615 - It's close to here. - We're there. This is it. 532 01:12:18,238 --> 01:12:20,840 Here we are, guv. Down here. 533 01:12:57,577 --> 01:13:00,280 That's all right, guv. That's right. 534 01:13:02,349 --> 01:13:06,886 Get your head down. Get your head down. There you go. 535 01:13:22,369 --> 01:13:25,305 Tuck yourself in. Keep yourself warm. 536 01:13:32,445 --> 01:13:37,217 Chew on a bit of this. But quiet like, or they'll all be wanting some. 537 01:13:40,820 --> 01:13:42,922 Try and get some sleep. 538 01:15:14,881 --> 01:15:16,160 ROBBIE: Find you. 539 01:15:17,350 --> 01:15:18,585 Love you. 540 01:15:19,386 --> 01:15:20,887 Marry you. 541 01:15:21,721 --> 01:15:23,590 And live without shame. 542 01:15:54,187 --> 01:16:00,600 I love you. Come back. Come back to me. 543 01:16:06,232 --> 01:16:08,401 - NETTLE: Bit too much noise, guv'nor. - What? 544 01:16:10,570 --> 01:16:13,390 - What noise? - You keep shouting. 545 01:16:13,106 --> 01:16:16,420 - Some of the lads are getting a bit peeved. - What? 546 01:16:28,154 --> 01:16:32,826 - Christ. You look a bit rough. - Thing is, I've decided to stay on for a bit. 547 01:16:33,960 --> 01:16:37,263 I'm meeting someone, and I'm always keeping her waiting. 548 01:16:37,330 --> 01:16:40,934 Now, listen. Listen to me, guv'nor. 549 01:16:41,534 --> 01:16:45,805 I went out for a Jimmy Riddle just now. Guess what I saw! 550 01:16:46,373 --> 01:16:49,609 They're getting themselves sorted out down on the beach. 551 01:16:49,876 --> 01:16:54,681 The boats are back, and a geezer from the Buffs is marching us down at 7:00. 552 01:16:55,648 --> 01:16:58,985 We're away. We're off home, mate. 553 01:17:01,488 --> 01:17:05,291 So get some more sleep, and no more of your bleeding shouting. 554 01:17:05,358 --> 01:17:09,562 - All right? - I won't say a word. 555 01:17:12,399 --> 01:17:15,235 Wake me before 7:00, would you? Thanks so much. 556 01:17:17,637 --> 01:17:22,642 You won't hear another word from me. Promise. 557 01:17:27,347 --> 01:17:30,984 London Three weeks earlier 558 01:18:12,459 --> 01:18:15,950 Bed castors should be lined up and pointing inwards. 559 01:18:15,195 --> 01:18:18,980 I found three yesterday that weren't. You know who you are. 560 01:18:18,980 --> 01:18:20,734 Which of you were responsible for putting away the blankets today? 561 01:18:20,734 --> 01:18:22,969 - FIONA: I was, Sister. - I don't suppose you can tell us 562 01:18:22,969 --> 01:18:24,437 - what you did wrong? - No, Sister. 563 01:18:24,437 --> 01:18:26,439 Labels are folded to the inside, are they not? 564 01:18:26,439 --> 01:18:27,874 - Yes, Sister. - Do them again. 565 01:18:27,941 --> 01:18:32,278 Nurse Tallis, I'll see you in my office. The rest of you are excused. 566 01:18:45,225 --> 01:18:48,395 - ls this job at all important to you, Tallis? - Very important, Sister. 567 01:18:48,461 --> 01:18:50,563 Yesterday, you were seconded to men's surgical. 568 01:18:50,597 --> 01:18:53,900 When your patient came round from his anaesthetic, it seems the first thing he did 569 01:18:53,900 --> 01:18:56,336 was to ask for Briony. Who might Briony be? 570 01:18:56,403 --> 01:18:59,572 - Well, me, Sister. - There is no Briony. 571 01:18:59,639 --> 01:19:03,109 You are Tallis. Nurse Tallis. Is that understood? 572 01:19:03,176 --> 01:19:04,344 Yes, Sister. 573 01:19:14,487 --> 01:19:15,989 There is no Briony. 574 01:19:20,193 --> 01:19:23,797 MAN ON RADIO: This is the BBC Home Service. Here is the news. 575 01:19:23,863 --> 01:19:27,333 The BEF, with their French allies, are fighting a desperate battle 576 01:19:27,434 --> 01:19:29,769 in the northern zone of the Western Front. 577 01:19:29,836 --> 01:19:34,274 The Allied Forces have not lost cohesion, and their morale is high. 578 01:19:34,341 --> 01:19:37,210 The RAF continues to give all the support in its power 579 01:19:37,310 --> 01:19:40,547 to the Allied armies in northeastern France and Belgium. Railways, roads, 580 01:19:40,647 --> 01:19:44,484 bridges and enemy troops have been continuously attacked, yesterday... 581 01:20:01,801 --> 01:20:05,710 Thanks. I never could make the scissors work with my left hand. 582 01:20:05,171 --> 01:20:07,307 Mummy always did it for me. 583 01:20:08,675 --> 01:20:10,477 There, you're done. 584 01:20:14,981 --> 01:20:16,490 Bother! 585 01:20:22,522 --> 01:20:23,556 Night-night, Ponty. 586 01:20:24,991 --> 01:20:26,760 Good night, Tallis. 587 01:20:42,750 --> 01:20:44,411 Don't panic! It's only me. 588 01:20:44,511 --> 01:20:48,214 Fiona, I almost jumped out of my skin. 589 01:20:49,150 --> 01:20:52,180 So this is where you duck to after lights out. 590 01:20:52,850 --> 01:20:56,289 I thought you might be in the middle of some tempestuous romance. 591 01:20:56,690 --> 01:20:59,392 Don't you freeze to death up here? 592 01:21:01,795 --> 01:21:03,430 I love London. 593 01:21:05,131 --> 01:21:07,534 Do you think all of this will be bombed and just disappear? 594 01:21:07,600 --> 01:21:08,702 No. 595 01:21:10,303 --> 01:21:11,905 I don't know. 596 01:21:12,806 --> 01:21:15,108 Do you write about Sister Drummond? 597 01:21:15,975 --> 01:21:18,311 - Do you write about me? - Sometimes. 598 01:21:19,546 --> 01:21:23,490 - Can I look? - I'd rather you didn't. It's private. 599 01:21:23,883 --> 01:21:25,652 I don't see any point in writing a story 600 01:21:25,652 --> 01:21:27,487 if you're not going to let anyone read it. 601 01:21:27,587 --> 01:21:29,155 It's not ready yet. It's unfinished. 602 01:21:29,155 --> 01:21:30,560 What's it about? 603 01:21:36,663 --> 01:21:39,666 - It's complicated. - Yes? 604 01:21:39,766 --> 01:21:40,967 It's just... 605 01:21:43,436 --> 01:21:48,408 It's about a young girl, a young and foolish girl, who sees something from 606 01:21:48,475 --> 01:21:53,130 her bedroom window which she doesn't understand, but she thinks she does. 607 01:21:56,649 --> 01:21:58,818 I probably won't ever finish it. 608 01:21:59,452 --> 01:22:02,622 I look at you, Tallis, and you're so mysterious. 609 01:22:03,289 --> 01:22:05,692 I've never been mysterious. 610 01:22:07,427 --> 01:22:10,196 - Do you know what I decided tonight? - What? 611 01:22:12,665 --> 01:22:16,269 I could never marry a man who wasn't in the Royal Navy. 612 01:22:25,945 --> 01:22:28,715 Here we are. Cecilia Tallis. 613 01:22:29,215 --> 01:22:31,384 I think this is her address. 614 01:22:33,453 --> 01:22:34,621 Thank you. 615 01:22:43,630 --> 01:22:47,367 BRIONY: Dear Cecilia. Please don't throw this away without reading it. 616 01:22:48,501 --> 01:22:51,400 As you'll have seen from the notepaper, I'm here at St Thomas' 617 01:22:51,710 --> 01:22:53,340 doing my nurses' training. 618 01:22:53,406 --> 01:22:55,909 I decided not to take up my place at Cambridge. 619 01:22:56,900 --> 01:22:57,377 Oh, God. 620 01:22:59,450 --> 01:23:02,849 I decided I wanted to make myself useful. Do something practical. 621 01:23:05,585 --> 01:23:08,655 FIONA: It says in the newspaper the Army are making strategic withdrawals. 622 01:23:08,722 --> 01:23:09,823 BRIONY: Yes, I saw that. 623 01:23:09,889 --> 01:23:11,925 It's a euphemism for retreat. 624 01:23:13,259 --> 01:23:16,996 No matter how hard I work, no matter how long the hours, 625 01:23:17,897 --> 01:23:20,367 I can't escape from what I did 626 01:23:20,433 --> 01:23:23,503 and what it meant, 627 01:23:23,570 --> 01:23:27,273 the full extent of which I am only now beginning to grasp. 628 01:23:34,247 --> 01:23:37,217 Cee, please write and tell me we can meet. 629 01:23:38,952 --> 01:23:40,787 Your sister, Briony. 630 01:23:43,123 --> 01:23:46,260 - FIONA: So do you? - Do I what? 631 01:23:46,426 --> 01:23:50,730 Have a secret fiancé in France. That's what everyone thinks. 632 01:23:50,797 --> 01:23:51,865 No, of course not. 633 01:23:51,931 --> 01:23:54,534 Imagine not knowing if he'd ever come back. 634 01:23:54,601 --> 01:23:56,770 I've never been in love. 635 01:23:57,537 --> 01:24:00,240 What, never? Not even a crush? 636 01:24:00,907 --> 01:24:04,377 Oh, I had a crush once, when I was 10 or 11. 637 01:24:06,579 --> 01:24:09,916 I jumped into a river to see if he'd save me from drowning. 638 01:24:09,983 --> 01:24:13,486 - Now you're teasing me. - Oh, no. And he did save me. 639 01:24:16,489 --> 01:24:20,160 But as soon as I told him I loved him, the feeling sort of disappeared. 640 01:24:20,260 --> 01:24:21,828 Something's happened. 641 01:24:26,299 --> 01:24:27,801 NURSE: Outside, quickly. 642 01:25:11,978 --> 01:25:13,213 Robbie. 643 01:25:17,283 --> 01:25:18,351 Excuse me. 644 01:26:08,340 --> 01:26:11,504 Nurse Tallis, you speak a little French, if I remember rightly. 645 01:26:11,571 --> 01:26:12,839 Only school French, Sister. 646 01:26:12,906 --> 01:26:17,243 There's a soldier in Bed 13. Go and sit with him for a minute. Hold his hand. 647 01:26:17,344 --> 01:26:18,445 Off you go. 648 01:27:12,432 --> 01:27:13,933 Here you are at last 649 01:27:14,801 --> 01:27:16,436 Sister sent me 650 01:27:16,503 --> 01:27:18,772 for a little chat 651 01:27:21,608 --> 01:27:23,843 I remember your sister 652 01:27:24,344 --> 01:27:26,913 she was always so nice 653 01:27:28,615 --> 01:27:30,183 what's she doing now? 654 01:27:32,850 --> 01:27:35,422 She is a nurse as well 655 01:27:36,456 --> 01:27:39,592 Did she finally marry that man she was so in love with? 656 01:27:40,260 --> 01:27:41,661 I've forgotten his name 657 01:27:41,761 --> 01:27:42,829 Robbie? 658 01:27:44,597 --> 01:27:46,990 She will soon I hope 659 01:27:47,330 --> 01:27:48,134 Robbie 660 01:27:48,768 --> 01:27:50,603 yes that's right 661 01:27:52,872 --> 01:27:53,973 And you? 662 01:27:54,307 --> 01:27:55,842 What is your name? 663 01:27:58,440 --> 01:27:59,112 Luc. 664 01:28:00,613 --> 01:28:02,150 Luc Cornet. 665 01:28:04,217 --> 01:28:05,485 And you? 666 01:28:05,552 --> 01:28:06,653 Tallis. 667 01:28:08,540 --> 01:28:09,122 Tallis. 668 01:28:10,957 --> 01:28:12,859 That's pretty 669 01:28:17,797 --> 01:28:20,400 I remember you now 670 01:28:22,369 --> 01:28:24,504 the English girl 671 01:28:25,705 --> 01:28:28,508 You remember your first visit to Millau? 672 01:28:29,843 --> 01:28:32,379 I was working by the ovens with my father. 673 01:28:33,380 --> 01:28:35,548 I heard your accent 674 01:28:39,686 --> 01:28:42,422 Can you do me a little favour Tallis? 675 01:28:44,357 --> 01:28:47,270 These bandages are so tight, 676 01:28:47,360 --> 01:28:50,497 can you loosen them a bit, please? 677 01:28:51,598 --> 01:28:53,330 Of course 678 01:29:00,907 --> 01:29:03,243 You remember my younger sister, Anne? 679 01:29:05,679 --> 01:29:08,715 She still plays that little Debussy piece 680 01:29:10,450 --> 01:29:11,885 do you remember? 681 01:29:14,254 --> 01:29:17,357 She looks so serious when she plays 682 01:29:18,458 --> 01:29:20,360 And our croissants, 683 01:29:20,960 --> 01:29:22,796 what did you think of them? 684 01:29:30,437 --> 01:29:32,605 The most delicious in Millau 685 01:29:33,390 --> 01:29:34,740 Yes. 686 01:29:34,274 --> 01:29:36,409 it's the quality of the butter 687 01:29:38,111 --> 01:29:39,145 Yes 688 01:29:42,649 --> 01:29:45,118 Is that why you came every day? 689 01:29:46,586 --> 01:29:48,154 Because you know, 690 01:29:50,123 --> 01:29:53,593 my mother is very fond of you 691 01:29:54,294 --> 01:29:55,995 in her opinion, 692 01:29:56,496 --> 01:29:59,265 we should get married in the summer 693 01:29:59,632 --> 01:30:01,101 Oh yes? 694 01:30:01,334 --> 01:30:02,836 Yes 695 01:30:10,810 --> 01:30:13,179 I hope that's more comfortable 696 01:30:18,118 --> 01:30:19,152 Do you love me? 697 01:30:19,252 --> 01:30:21,254 Yes 698 01:30:29,629 --> 01:30:32,980 Can you stay a while? 699 01:30:33,600 --> 01:30:36,636 I'm frightened 700 01:30:45,979 --> 01:30:47,614 - Tallis. - Briony. 701 01:30:49,349 --> 01:30:51,151 Je m'appelle Briony. 702 01:31:02,996 --> 01:31:05,650 SISTER: Stand up, Nurse Tallis. 703 01:31:10,360 --> 01:31:12,772 Now go and wash the blood off your face. 704 01:32:14,634 --> 01:32:19,606 NARRATOR: The Navy has earned our undying gratitude. The Army is undefeated. 705 01:32:19,673 --> 01:32:23,443 Courage has brought them through unconquered, their spirit unbowed. 706 01:32:23,510 --> 01:32:25,612 This is the epic of Dunkirk. 707 01:32:25,679 --> 01:32:29,949 A name that will live forever in the annals of warfare. 708 01:32:33,687 --> 01:32:35,922 In the course of a comprehensive tour, 709 01:32:35,989 --> 01:32:39,759 Queen Elizabeth is seen here visiting a chocolate factory in the north of England. 710 01:32:39,826 --> 01:32:42,162 The confectionary magnate and friend of the British Army, 711 01:32:42,262 --> 01:32:46,499 Mr Paul Marshall, gave the Queen a tour of the Army Amo factory 712 01:32:46,599 --> 01:32:50,970 with his lovely, soon-to-be-wed fiancée, Miss Lola Quincey. 713 01:32:51,370 --> 01:32:53,807 What a mouthwatering couple they are. 714 01:32:53,940 --> 01:32:57,477 Keep the Amo coming. Our boys have a sweet tooth. 715 01:33:25,710 --> 01:33:31,440 Secondly, for a remedy against sin, and to avoid fornication, 716 01:33:31,144 --> 01:33:35,150 that such persons as have not the gift of continence, 717 01:33:35,810 --> 01:33:40,687 might marry and keep themselves undefiled members of Christ's body. 718 01:33:41,521 --> 01:33:46,726 Thirdly, it was ordained, for the mutual society, help and comfort, 719 01:33:46,826 --> 01:33:50,363 that the one ought to have the other. 720 01:33:50,430 --> 01:33:51,564 I saw him. 721 01:33:51,664 --> 01:33:55,568 Therefore, if any man can show any just cause 722 01:33:55,668 --> 01:33:58,605 why they may not be lawfully joined together... 723 01:33:58,772 --> 01:33:59,839 I know it was him. 724 01:34:00,730 --> 01:34:05,545 ...Iet him now speak or forever hold his peace. 725 01:34:12,118 --> 01:34:14,854 I saw him. I saw him with my own eyes. 726 01:34:57,263 --> 01:34:58,865 WO Let the nursey through. 727 01:34:58,865 --> 01:35:01,768 They're going down to the country today. Never been out of London before. 728 01:35:01,768 --> 01:35:02,969 I hope they get a nice family. 729 01:35:03,200 --> 01:35:05,238 They don't know what they're in for with this lot. 730 01:35:05,271 --> 01:35:06,339 Come on. 731 01:35:24,457 --> 01:35:27,527 I'm looking for Miss Tallis. Cecilia Tallis. 732 01:35:28,962 --> 01:35:30,300 Is she in? 733 01:35:36,169 --> 01:35:38,671 Tallis! Door! 734 01:35:46,479 --> 01:35:48,715 I tried writing. You wouldn't answer. 735 01:35:53,720 --> 01:35:55,622 I have to talk to you. 736 01:36:20,246 --> 01:36:22,649 - So you're a ward sister now? - Yes. 737 01:36:36,290 --> 01:36:37,970 Thanks. 738 01:36:46,306 --> 01:36:48,708 I want to go in front of a judge and change my evidence, Cee. 739 01:36:48,742 --> 01:36:50,443 Don't call me that. 740 01:36:55,949 --> 01:36:57,951 Please don't call me that. 741 01:37:00,620 --> 01:37:03,323 I know what I did was terrible. I don't expect you to forgive me. 742 01:37:03,323 --> 01:37:05,358 Oh, don't worry, I won't. 743 01:37:07,460 --> 01:37:09,963 You're an unreliable witness. They'll never reopen the case. 744 01:37:09,963 --> 01:37:12,980 Well, at least I could tell everyone else what I did. 745 01:37:12,980 --> 01:37:14,401 I can go home and explain to Mummy and Daddy and Leon... 746 01:37:14,401 --> 01:37:16,870 - So what's stopping you? - Well, I wanted to see you first. 747 01:37:16,870 --> 01:37:19,720 They don't want to hear any more about it. 748 01:37:19,139 --> 01:37:22,375 That unpleasantness is all tidied away in the past, thank you very much. 749 01:37:22,442 --> 01:37:23,576 But... 750 01:37:31,584 --> 01:37:33,820 I'll be late. Better get moving. 751 01:37:37,390 --> 01:37:38,725 Excuse me. 752 01:37:45,980 --> 01:37:46,966 He sleeps so deeply. 753 01:38:47,227 --> 01:38:50,563 - What is she doing here? - She wanted to speak to me. 754 01:38:50,663 --> 01:38:52,532 Oh, yes, what about? 755 01:38:52,632 --> 01:38:54,000 The terrible thing I did. 756 01:38:54,670 --> 01:38:55,568 Robbie. Darling. 757 01:38:59,572 --> 01:39:01,374 I'll be quite honest with you. 758 01:39:01,474 --> 01:39:03,243 I'm torn between breaking your neck here 759 01:39:03,309 --> 01:39:06,212 and taking you and throwing you down the stairs. 760 01:39:06,312 --> 01:39:07,414 Oh, God. 761 01:39:07,514 --> 01:39:11,584 Do you have any idea what it's like in jail? Of course, you don't. 762 01:39:11,985 --> 01:39:14,554 Tell me, did it give you pleasure to think of me inside? 763 01:39:14,654 --> 01:39:16,389 - No. - But you did nothing about it. 764 01:39:16,389 --> 01:39:18,191 - No. - Do you think I assaulted your cousin? 765 01:39:18,191 --> 01:39:19,459 - No. - Did you think it then? 766 01:39:19,526 --> 01:39:20,593 Yes. But yes and no. 767 01:39:20,593 --> 01:39:22,629 - And what's made you so certain now? - Growing up. 768 01:39:22,696 --> 01:39:24,230 - Growing up? - I was 13. 769 01:39:24,330 --> 01:39:27,500 How old do you have to be to know the difference between right and wrong? 770 01:39:27,567 --> 01:39:29,200 What are you, 18? 771 01:39:29,690 --> 01:39:31,938 Do you have to be 18 before you can bring yourself to own up to a lie? 772 01:39:32,380 --> 01:39:36,109 There are soldiers of 18, old enough to be left to die by the side of the road, 773 01:39:36,209 --> 01:39:37,610 - did you know that? - Yes. 774 01:39:37,711 --> 01:39:40,130 Five years ago, you didn't care about telling the truth. 775 01:39:40,800 --> 01:39:43,416 You, all your family, you just assumed that for all my education, 776 01:39:43,516 --> 01:39:46,519 I was still little better than a servant. Still not to be trusted! 777 01:39:46,519 --> 01:39:49,789 Thanks to you, they were able to close ranks and throw me to the ****ing wolves! 778 01:39:49,856 --> 01:39:52,859 - Robbie! Look at me, look at me. - Don't! 779 01:39:52,926 --> 01:39:56,563 Come back. Come back. 780 01:39:59,990 --> 01:40:01,368 Come back to me. 781 01:40:25,392 --> 01:40:26,459 CECILIA: Briony. 782 01:40:28,328 --> 01:40:30,630 There isn't much time. 783 01:40:31,297 --> 01:40:35,680 Robbie has to report for duty at 6:00, and he's got a train to catch. 784 01:40:36,736 --> 01:40:38,710 So sit down. 785 01:40:43,977 --> 01:40:46,746 There are some things you're going to do for us. 786 01:41:03,229 --> 01:41:05,980 You'll go to your parents as soon as you can, 787 01:41:05,980 --> 01:41:07,670 and you'll tell them everything they need to know 788 01:41:07,670 --> 01:41:09,803 to be convinced that the evidence you gave was false. 789 01:41:09,836 --> 01:41:11,705 You'll meet with a solicitor, make a statement, 790 01:41:11,705 --> 01:41:14,740 have it signed, witnessed, send copies to us. Is that clear? 791 01:41:14,740 --> 01:41:15,750 Yes. 792 01:41:15,750 --> 01:41:18,111 You'll write a detailed letter to me explaining everything that happened 793 01:41:18,144 --> 01:41:20,460 leading up to you saying you saw me by the lake. 794 01:41:20,460 --> 01:41:21,681 Try to include whatever you can remember 795 01:41:21,681 --> 01:41:23,383 of what Danny Hardman was doing that night. 796 01:41:23,383 --> 01:41:24,651 - Hardman? - Yes. 797 01:41:27,854 --> 01:41:29,522 It wasn't Danny Hardman. 798 01:41:30,390 --> 01:41:32,392 It was Leon's friend, Marshall. 799 01:41:33,226 --> 01:41:34,327 I don't believe you. 800 01:41:34,394 --> 01:41:37,664 He's married Lola. I've just come from their wedding. 801 01:41:43,670 --> 01:41:46,339 Lola won't be able to testify against him now. 802 01:41:48,742 --> 01:41:50,176 He's immune. 803 01:42:05,925 --> 01:42:10,697 I'm very, very sorry for the terrible distress that I have caused. 804 01:42:12,699 --> 01:42:14,934 I am very, very sorry. 805 01:42:15,502 --> 01:42:17,504 ROBBIE: Just do as we've asked of you. 806 01:42:17,871 --> 01:42:22,342 Write it all down, just the truth, no rhymes. No embellishments, no adjectives. 807 01:42:24,770 --> 01:42:25,845 And then leave us be. 808 01:42:27,747 --> 01:42:29,182 I will, I promise. 809 01:43:31,978 --> 01:43:34,180 BRIONY: I'm sorry. Could we stop for a moment? 810 01:43:35,582 --> 01:43:37,183 Of course. Is something the matter? 811 01:43:37,283 --> 01:43:40,520 I just need a couple of minutes by myself. 812 01:43:42,922 --> 01:43:44,758 ...minutes by myself. 813 01:43:46,159 --> 01:43:51,231 Briony Tallis, your new novel, your twenty-first, is called Atonement. 814 01:43:51,264 --> 01:43:52,932 It's... 815 01:43:52,932 --> 01:43:54,000 Briony? 816 01:43:59,706 --> 01:44:01,941 I'm sorry. Could we stop for a moment? 817 01:44:37,177 --> 01:44:41,348 Briony Tallis, I'd like to talk now about your new novel, Atonement, 818 01:44:41,414 --> 01:44:45,180 which comes out in a few days to coincide with your birthday. 819 01:44:45,585 --> 01:44:50,230 - It's your twenty-first novel... - It's my last novel. 820 01:44:51,558 --> 01:44:54,160 Oh, really? Are you retiring? 821 01:44:55,362 --> 01:44:56,696 I'm dying. 822 01:44:58,898 --> 01:45:03,103 My doctor tells me I have something called vascular dementia, 823 01:45:04,738 --> 01:45:07,841 which is essentially a continuous series of tiny strokes. 824 01:45:07,907 --> 01:45:13,546 Your brain closes down, gradually you lose words, you lose your memory, 825 01:45:13,613 --> 01:45:16,683 which for a writer is pretty much the point. 826 01:45:19,519 --> 01:45:24,124 So that's why I could finally write the book, I think. I had to. 827 01:45:24,958 --> 01:45:27,293 And why, of course, it's my last novel. 828 01:45:30,530 --> 01:45:32,650 Strangely enough, 829 01:45:36,936 --> 01:45:41,274 it would be just as accurate to call it my first novel. 830 01:45:42,442 --> 01:45:47,647 I wrote several drafts as far back as my time at St Thomas' Hospital during the War. 831 01:45:48,448 --> 01:45:50,950 I just couldn't ever find the way to do it. 832 01:45:51,751 --> 01:45:54,220 Because the novel is autobiographical, is that right? 833 01:45:54,287 --> 01:45:57,791 Yes, entirely. I haven't changed any names, including my own. 834 01:45:57,891 --> 01:45:59,726 And was that the problem? 835 01:46:01,610 --> 01:46:02,162 No. 836 01:46:03,630 --> 01:46:07,801 I had, for a very long time, decided to tell the absolute truth. 837 01:46:09,302 --> 01:46:11,471 No rhymes, no embellishments. 838 01:46:20,480 --> 01:46:21,815 And I think... 839 01:46:24,851 --> 01:46:27,487 You've read the book, you'll understand why. 840 01:46:29,489 --> 01:46:33,760 I got first-hand accounts of all the events I didn't personally witness, 841 01:46:34,361 --> 01:46:39,332 the conditions in prison, the evacuation to Dunkirk, everything. 842 01:46:40,834 --> 01:46:44,370 But the effect of all this honesty was rather pitiless. 843 01:46:44,137 --> 01:46:50,210 You see, I couldn't any longer imagine what purpose would be served by it. 844 01:46:51,711 --> 01:46:54,314 By what? Sorry. Served by honesty? 845 01:46:54,381 --> 01:46:55,515 By honesty. 846 01:46:56,883 --> 01:46:58,218 Or reality. 847 01:47:03,690 --> 01:47:05,558 Because, in fact, 848 01:47:06,893 --> 01:47:11,631 I was too much of a coward to go and see my sister in June, 1940. 849 01:47:13,400 --> 01:47:15,101 I never made that journey to Balham. 850 01:47:15,101 --> 01:47:16,970 ROBBIE: Do you have any idea what it's like in jail? 851 01:47:16,970 --> 01:47:19,205 BRIONY: So the scene in which I confess to them is imagined. 852 01:47:19,205 --> 01:47:20,440 CECILIA: He sleeps so deeply. 853 01:47:20,440 --> 01:47:21,474 BRIONY: Invented. 854 01:47:21,474 --> 01:47:24,678 ROBBIE: How old do you have to be to know the difference between right and wrong? 855 01:47:24,678 --> 01:47:27,130 BRIONY: And, in fact, could never have happened. 856 01:47:27,470 --> 01:47:28,114 Because 857 01:47:30,550 --> 01:47:35,455 Robbie Turner died of septicaemia at Bray-Dunes 858 01:47:36,589 --> 01:47:38,925 on June the first, 1940, 859 01:47:39,959 --> 01:47:42,620 the last day of the evacuation. 860 01:47:46,933 --> 01:47:48,134 Cheerio, pal. 861 01:48:21,968 --> 01:48:26,500 And I was never able to put things right with my sister, Cecilia, 862 01:48:27,774 --> 01:48:32,345 because she was killed on the 15th of October, 1940, 863 01:48:32,679 --> 01:48:37,170 by the bomb that destroyed the gas and water mains above Balham tube station. 864 01:49:13,787 --> 01:49:14,854 So... 865 01:49:17,390 --> 01:49:21,127 My sister and Robbie were never able to have the time together 866 01:49:22,696 --> 01:49:26,833 they both so longed for, and deserved. 867 01:49:28,635 --> 01:49:31,504 And which, ever since, I've... 868 01:49:36,576 --> 01:49:40,847 Ever since I've always felt I prevented. 869 01:49:47,420 --> 01:49:50,557 But what sense of hope, 870 01:49:52,158 --> 01:49:56,596 or satisfaction, could a reader derive from an ending like that? 871 01:49:57,430 --> 01:50:04,300 So, in the book, I wanted to give Robbie and Cecilia what they lost out on in life. 872 01:50:05,372 --> 01:50:10,610 I'd like to think this isn't weakness or evasion, 873 01:50:13,246 --> 01:50:15,382 but a final act of kindness. 874 01:50:17,183 --> 01:50:23,923 I gave them their happiness.