This film demonstrates how creative storytelling and filmmaking can help young people express themselves and navigate complex life experiences. The twin sisters Maisie and Daisy McCormack, who are 12 years old, learn to use filmmaking techniques like editing, voice-over, and monster makeup to tell their own story about their lives, including their parents' separation, school dynamics, and personal relationships. The film emphasizes that everyone has a story worth telling and that creative expression can be a powerful tool for understanding and processing life's challenges.
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>> [music] [music] >> as every child knows, as I'm sure you know, there are a great many stories, [music] too many even to count.
There are stories of great deeds and high adventure. Stories of magic and mystery, of princes and princesses.
[music] Stories of boys and girls who learn to do the impossible and soar to heights they have never imagined.
But the one thing they all have in common is that they all have a beginning.
Our story is no different.
>> Now you two stay out of trouble. Okay.
>> Yes, of course.
It begins in an ordinary town full of ordinary people doing terribly ordinary things.
But this was no ordinary day. And it was to be no ordinary summer. for an adventure was about to begin that would that would change the lives of everyone who >> What the hell do you think you're doing?
>> I don't know what you mean.
>> Are you filming kids?
>> No. Well, I mean obviously yes, but not like that.
>> Like what then?
>> Amazing.
>> Mrs. Vargas is looking for you.
>> What's he doing? Filming kids.
>> Now, children, this is all a terrible misunderstanding.
I'm simply attempting to tell a story.
>> You like stories, don't you?
>> Yeah, that didn't sound dirty at all.
I'm going to tell the head mistress you're filming kids and she's going to call the police and you're going to jail.
>> I'm not filming bloody kids. All right.
>> Don't swear, you know.
>> Yeah, there are year threes here. You're definitely going to jail.
>> Look, uh, wait. Uh, you're right. I'm sorry.
>> What kind of story anyway?
>> Sorry. What?
>> You said you were just trying to tell a story. Go on then. What kind of story?
>> Well, you know, a kids story. But this was no ordinary day and it was to be no ordinary summer. For an adventure was about to begin that would >> boring.
>> It's not boring.
>> It's totally boring. That sounds old and rubbish and boring.
>> Well, it isn't. So, if you just clear off and let me get on with it.
>> Mrs. Barus, a stranger asked me where we live.
>> Hey, no. Hold on a minute.
>> He said he can have some sweets if we get in his car.
>> That's not fair.
>> Life's not fair.
>> All right. All right. Have it your way.
>> But now you'll never know how the story ends.
>> I'll get over it.
Hey, where do you think you're going?
>> The story's just getting started.
[music] >> [music] >> Heaven knows [singing] how thunder my head change my clothes but I remain the same [music] but my pass you always break [music] you always break your tie.
[music] Maybe what I grew up to be spelling [music] [singing] me I feel in the moment someone else who [music] says he's grateful for acting.
[music] You always break your ties.
You always [music] break your ties.
>> [music] >> You always break your ties. You always break your [music] You always break your ties. You always break your [music] You always break your You always break your toys. You always break your [music] toys.
>> Well, I think it's a brilliant idea. You would. I also think you're an idiot.
which proves my ideas are usually right.
What horror movies have you even seen?
I've seen loads. Sure, I have. Uhhuh.
It's not my fault you're too babyish.
Hey, that hurt. It was meant to dummy.
How do you like this? Oh, it's just fine. Thanks. You're a freak, you know.
Now, shut up and watch. You might learn something. My name is Maine Reformat.
[music] This is my twin sister, Daisy. We're 12 years old. And this is our story. What the hell was that? Like the introduction? Well, it sucked. No, it didn't. You didn't know anything about it. I know that sucked. We should have a ghost girl that haunts a school and eats all the teachers. No, it's got to be about people we know. All the people we know. Fine. A ghost girl that eats all the people we know. There's no ghost girl. You're so boring. Stop being a pain. What does dad always say? Why are there plates in your underwear drawer?
>> No. Write what you know. And we know crazy people. Lots and lots of crazy people. True. But that's not a story.
That's just stuff.
We'll make it into a story. We edit it.
And how do you suppose we do that? We can do anything. It's a movie. Watch.
[music] >> [music] >> And that kit is how you edit a movie.
Any questions?
>> What was that? You said we could do anything we want.
>> And that children is how you apply monster makeup.
>> You're not doing it right. It's my movie, too. Then do it properly, idiot.
I'll tell dad and you'll see.
Daisy McCormack.
>> I didn't do nothing.
>> Anything? You didn't do anything.
>> You said it.
>> Well, your sister says you called her an idiot.
She's lying on the cow.
>> Oh, really?
What are you doing?
I ain't doing nothing.
>> You leave Hessie alone. She's not part of this.
>> That would never happen. I'm just saying it wouldn't.
[music] Fine.
[music] [music] Now, Lady Daisy, you know you're the most beloved of my children in the very light of my days.
>> Obviously, go on.
>> It pains me to report that the evil witch >> seem to have forgotten her name. Does it start with an N?
>> Maisy.
>> That's the one. It pains me to report that the evil witch, Maisie, has issued the most dreadful slanders against you.
Of course, I do not believe a single vow word of it, but I did want to know how you'd like me to proceed.
>> You're such an [music] idiot.
Off with her head.
>> Mhm.
[laughter] [music] >> What are you laughing at?
>> [music] >> Sorry, I was just thinking about your face.
>> Ew.
What are you thinking about me for?
>> Lesbian.
>> Do you even know what that means?
>> Uh, yes, of course.
>> Duh. Go on then.
>> Beth, tell her it means gay.
>> And what's wrong with being gay?
See, even your sister admits it. You're a lesbian.
>> Time to go.
>> Just pathetic.
>> Said I was sorry. Why did you tell them I was gay? I didn't. I only said there wasn't anything wrong with being gay. I know there isn't anything wrong with it.
I'm not stupid.
I'm just tired of everyone saying I am when I'm not. Would be fine if you were.
I'm not. You know what dad would say.
Don't tell dad. Why not? Cuz he'll go to school and he'll give a speech or something and then we'll have to move.
Supposed to tell someone if you're being bullied. You're telling everyone. Just don't tell dad. Fine. I won't. Thank you. What about mom? Definitely don't tell mom.
>> Now children, today we're going to learn how to make beautiful egg transporters using only common household items.
Fantastic.
Now, if you'll all take your biodegradable crayon substitutes, [music] which one of you is Jennifer Carter?
hands.
Who is she? I know it's not him. It could be progressive environment.
You going to help me out or am I just going to stand here and we have a point.
You are going to stand up right now.
March over here. Marchie march. There we go. Sour face. Hard life. Clip [music] clop clip clop too.
Faster.
[music] Come over here. Nice and close. [music] Do you know why I've asked you to come over and have a little talk with Auntie Jay?
No. No idea. Okay, repeat after me. I will never >> I will never >> bully >> bully.
>> Save your voice. This is to teach you to never mess with my family.
>> You can keep them.
[music] You're probably right. Just leave it.
I'll figure it out myself.
>> OMG.
>> Heard what happened with Jennifer. B I T C H. Are you okay?
>> She is so horrible. What is her problem?
I S U E S.
>> What? She's got issues.
>> I heard that Jennifer's mom once bit the head teacher giving Jennifer isolation >> and her dad showed up school drunk and ran over Mr. Brown with his car.
>> No, he didn't.
>> He did.
>> It was Mr. Wilson's dummy.
>> I'm pretty sure that didn't happen at all.
>> You weren't there that day. You asked it.
>> I agree with Sam. You always agree with Sam. If Jennifer's dad had run over a teacher with his car, he'd be in jail.
Maybe he is in jail.
>> We just saw him pick her up from school.
>> I didn't.
>> Come here, >> Dad. I didn't do anything.
>> Don't talk back to me, you little brat.
Get in the damn car.
>> I didn't.
>> Do you really want to find out what happens if you say it again?
See, not in jail. So, he didn't run over a teacher. He still didn't seem very nice. [music] >> Ratio.
>> So, how'd you do that then?
>> Editing.
Yeah, obviously.
Cool. We're making a film about our lives. Nice.
>> It's all right. I wanted to make a horror film, but Maisy's a wimp.
>> We could have had a ghost girl to meet all the teachers, right? Wouldn't that have been amazing?
>> Now we're probably going to be stuck with something romantic.
>> Yes. E.
I don't know what's wrong with her lately. She used to be into cool things and now all [music] she talked about is boys and shoes and dresses and she's a total drama queen. I got ketchup [music] on her top the other day and she cried like a baby. I mean, what the hell? I haven't [music] cried just cuz someone got ketchup on my top. I've got ketchup on my top right now. You don't see me having it.
What are you doing? Um, nothing.
Nothing.
See boys, you're one of the good kind and you're still weird.
>> Maybe she's gone insane.
>> Maybe you should cut to her. Make sure she's not getting up to anything weird.
>> That's probably a good idea before she spends all our pocket money on a bra or something.
Go on then. She would, you know, the other day we were in town and she spent half an hour trying on jeans. jeans half an hour. He's [music] losing it.
>> No, it's a real life thing about all the people we know.
>> Oh, has it got anyone famous in it?
>> Do we know anyone famous?
>> No. But >> then how would it have anyone famous in it?
>> It's not a proper movie then, is it?
>> Yes, it is. Real movies have famous people in them.
>> Maybe this is how we become famous. I don't think that's how it works. To be in a movie, you have to be famous.
>> I think there's a law.
>> How are we meant to become famous then?
>> Duh. Go on telling.
>> Anyway, my dad's famous.
>> No, he isn't.
>> Yes, he is. He writes books.
>> I've never heard of him.
>> What are you talking about? You've met him?
Well, he's not famous.
>> He's on the internet. Shows what you know.
>> If you ever read any of these books, they look well.
>> One of the things that's most annoying about being our age is that everybody seems to think you're up to something.
If you're on the park, all the parents keep their kids away from you. If you're on the bus, the driver keeps staring at you in the mirror. And if you're in a shop, well, >> can't you read?
>> Movie cameras don't count.
>> See, totally unfair. What do they think we're going to do?
Everybody on the floor now.
We don't want anyone to get hurt. So, do as you're told and we can all go back to our lives.
Come on, don't be shy. Be a good boy.
Fill it up. [music] Uh-uh. We want the good stuff.
Don't be a hero, son. It's not worth it.
Dad says we're not allowed on. They make us too hyper.
It's the police. We're surrounded.
>> [music] [music] >> Lady, can you get me some laces?
>> Get your own.
>> Only three at a time in the shop.
>> I'm not even in the shop.
>> Bloody kids. [snorts] >> I'll pay for them. Can you just get them? I'll get you some.
>> Don't be ridiculous. You can't go in the shop either.
>> Well, I'll pay for them if you want.
Sam's paying for them. Just get them.
Please, please, please, please.
>> Fine.
>> No shouting in the shop.
>> Fine.
>> Thank you.
>> Have a nice day.
Hey, [music] cool.
[music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat.
[music] >> [music] [music] [music] >> We're almost there, Dad. God.
>> All right, I love you. Goodbye.
>> Bye.
That was Dad. Really?
We've got to go home. Fine.
>> I've got to go, guys. See you tomorrow, Daisy.
>> That was really weird.
>> Yeah, my stomach feels all funny now.
That'll be slow motion sickness.
>> Is that even a thing?
>> Yeah, cuz if I get sick, my mom's going to kill me. I was just Never mind.
This is my dad, Henry McCormack. Daisy and I live with him since he and my mom.
He's a writer and he works with him. So, they decided it was better for us to stay with him. I can't hear you.
>> This is my dad, Henry McCar.
It's not my fault. He's got the Hoover on. How do you know?
Look. All right. How are you even doing that? It's a voice over. We put it on afterwards.
That's just weird.
Hold on. If we're doing this afterwards, why did we film him hoovering? Because this is where we come in.
>> Hi, Dad.
>> Hi, Dad. I still say the whole thing sounds mental.
>> Oh, stop. Stop. I don't think I can handle such an emotional reunion. I might cry.
>> What about you? No kiss for your beloved father. The man who works his fingers to the bone to provide you with your every want and need.
>> No, you're a dad. That's what dads do.
If you didn't want to do it, you shouldn't have had kids.
>> Daisy, what?
>> Oh, don't worry about Maisie. She's not wrong. She's not polite either, but she's not wrong.
>> I'm just saying. [sighs and gasps] >> Apology accepted. I'm hungry.
>> Of course you are. Foy grow with burgundy truffles suit you.
>> No, just some noodles, please.
>> Right. One pack of nutritionally deficient noodles coming right up.
Maisy.
>> Yes, please.
We've lived with dad for about 2 years now, which is cool.
>> So, girls getting a bit older now, and I was wondering if you had any questions about menration and the like.
>> No, mom's a model, so she's traveling a lot.
>> Not a real model. Yes, she is. No, she isn't. [music] That's proper. Do you know what I mean?
She's not fashion. So, I'm just saying.
You're always just saying. Anyway, mom's great, but she says dad's better at the normal stuff, which is true.
>> She was a girl from the wrong side of the track.
>> You don't understand anything about my life.
>> A train driver with nothing to lose.
>> I want complimentary coffee and newspapers. I want a slightly more comfortable seat. That's so much to ask.
>> Two people traveling on very [music] different lines, but with one single destination.
>> Hello. That's what I'll try and tell you when you are with my service terminates.
>> All aboard pulling into your station this summer.
>> Dad used to travel a lot too with his books, but he says it's more important to be here for us right now.
Ah, there you are. I was wondering if you fancy a game of the old Barbies there. I was thinking perhaps they could be [clears throat] working as highowered lawyers or forensic scientists.
And that Ken fell as a single dad who wonders if he might have been a bit too liberal the old pocket money.
Right now, Paty has just told Sharon about Danielle and the baby. And let me tell you, she's not a happy bunny.
>> [music] >> It's nice, but it gets a bit over the top sometimes. A bit.
Who was it?
You just point me in their direction.
I'll introduce him to the toe of my boot. Nobody treats my daughter like that. Nobody. Unless, of course you want me to back off, let you fight your own battles. That's absolutely fine. I can do that, too. Do you want ice cream or money to buy your own ice cream?
Anything you need. Just just just tell me.
>> Some stupid band. She likes split up.
It's been like this all day. I don't know why. They were rubbish.
>> A kido.
The old musical differences. Was it? One of them gone solo.
It wasn't the drugs, was it?
I remember when I was younger, there was a band I really >> I don't want to talk about it. I'm fine.
>> You want a piggy back, >> Dad? No.
>> All right. Whatever you need. FaceTime, that sort of thing.
>> Can I have ice cream?
>> He does his best. I hate to see his worst. Don't be mean. Well, if you try to talk about SE X with me again, I'm moving to Ireland to live with granddad.
>> Bye.
>> I hope in years to come you'll think of me fondly whenever anyone mentions the word start. Daisy, stop hitting your sister.
>> I hadn't even started yet.
>> Fair enough. Don't start hitting your sister.
>> Dad.
>> Daisy, don't wind her up.
>> Thank you, Dad.
>> Suck up.
>> Thank you, father.
>> Oh my god. Don't. It's just too weird.
How was school today?
>> Fine. Fine.
>> Never let it be said the modern educational establishment is anything less than thorough.
>> How's Matthew?
>> Dad.
>> I'm only asking. Do you have to send the boys around and sort him out yet?
>> Stop it. He's fine. And his name's Matty.
>> That's not a name. It's an adjective.
I'm not a very good one at that. Is it something to do with his hair?
>> You're not funny, Dad. I've been trying to tell him that for years.
>> I'd be careful if I were you little miss glassouses. I know all about you as well.
>> See, he doesn't even make any sense. I think it might be time we send him to a home.
>> I'm only teasing. It's just so hard to see my little angels growing up so fast.
I mean, where [music] does the time go?
Where does it go?
>> We're going to watch TV in our bedroom.
>> A grand. Let me know if you find it.
I had a look earlier and there's something vaguely room shaped, but I was too frightened to go in.
>> Give it up, Dad.
>> Sage advice, little one. Sage advice.
>> Oh, by the way, don't forget your mom gets back tomorrow. Apparently, she wants you to meet someone.
>> Yeah, we should probably mention there's another thing mom isn't great at.
Cooking. Oh, and knitting. She made me a jumper for Christmas once and it had leg holes in it. No, the other thing. Oh yeah, she's totally rubbish at that. I'm sure this one will be fine.
>> What?
>> Warning, warning. Dangerous levels of radioactivity detected within the confines of this room. Immediate quarantine advised.
>> It's a little bit messy.
>> Okay, it's a lot messy, but we've been busy. Do you really want everyone to see it? I've got an idea. Look, there's something interesting.
I must [music] promise always to be good and honest and true. We promise. [music] >> [music] >> You can come in now.
[music] Ah, there you are. I wondered where you got to. Why did you tell dad about Matty? He's never going to stop going on about it. I tell dad everything. I tell dad most things. I like telling dad things. It's not like he freaks out about it. Yes. And that's weird. Dad's cool. Dad thinks he's cool. And that's why dad isn't cool. Who would you rather, our dad or Patricia's dad?
Where's your mother?
>> She's at work, Dad.
Where's the other one?
>> What?
>> The boy one. One that follows you around like a little lost dog.
You know who I'm talking about.
>> His name is Samuel.
>> Well, good for him.
And where is Samuel?
>> He's outside.
>> He's scared of you, Dad.
>> Good.
>> And you prefer our dad's way.
[music] >> Come on, you land lovers. I still can't hear you. Sing like you got a sea lion biting at your britches.
>> Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. [singing and music] Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. But not until you're legal. And even then drink responsibly.
Yes, definitely. Yes. Well, you're as weird as he is. At least he cares. I suppose so. I just wish you could care with less dadness.
Anyway, I wanted to tell Dad about Matty because you're an idiot. No, because I love him. You what? I love him. You mean you think he's fit? No, I love him. You mean you don't want other girls to have him? No, dummy. I love him. Properly love him. Well, that's just ridiculous.
Why? Just cuz you've never been in love.
Of course I haven't. I'm 12. You can't be in love when you're 12 cuz you don't know what love is yet. The most you can be at our age is in like, which is better anyway because it won't be a whole deal when he runs off with some [ __ ] Sometimes I think you're from a different planet. I'm not arguing with you.
I'm tired. It's only 7:00.
Does it have to be? I guess not.
>> Well, good night, my ladies.
What the >> Just don't ask. Don't ask.
>> All right. All right. Well, if I find out you're running a sweat shop, I'll be wanting a cot.
>> Night, Dad.
>> Night, Dad.
[music] >> I don't think I haven't noticed that you're making a movie about your lives.
I have. I'm just choosing to suspend disbelief.
>> What are you doing?
Why is everything in black and white?
I'm in black and white. I hate black and white and chess.
Chess is boring >> and you can stop that. It's just freaky.
>> Flicker >> subtitles.
>> Come on.
the forc.
>> Oh, five more minutes, Dad.
>> That might have been your dream because it sucked.
>> Breakfast.
>> We're coming, Dad.
>> Jump forward. Jump forward.
>> Right. So, your mom's going to pick you up after school and take you back to her new place. Okay.
>> She's not meeting us at school, is she?
No, she wouldn't even consider committing such a heinous crime. She'll meet you around the corner like you asked.
>> Ph.
>> She'll have signs with your names on it and baby pictures. You're both having a bath.
>> Dad, >> I know. I know. Not funny. When will I learn? Just have a good time and be nice to your mom and your mom's friend.
You're >> always nice.
>> So, you are. I must have been thinking about someone else. Right. Off you go.
Go on then. Keep an eye on them.
You see, when mom and dad split up, which they both say was nobody's fault and certainly not ours, they both love each other, but not in the same way. And they certainly still love us. They both handled it very differently.
You see, dad went dad times 10. And mom, well, she decided she didn't have enough friends.
Boyfriends. That's what I meant. It's not what you said. Yes, that's what I meant.
>> Say what you mean then. Fine. Because mom and dad were so young when they met, mom decided she didn't have enough boyfriends. And because she's a model, not a real model.
>> She is. Whatever.
Because she's a model, she tends to be mental.
>> You see, people get [music] Burton all wrong. And was he a hell raiser? Yes, he was. And he'd punch a man in the face just for saying good morning. Was he fond of women? [music] Oh yes. Yes. As a as a cheater is fond of momentum.
[laughter] Was he Welsh? If the rumors are to be believed then yes he was. But but people don't take into [music] account I in his heart and he was a man of the soil literally. And he was a terribly king god. [music] I terribly keen. I he raised a ward but he behind under an assumed named you never knew that.
Now Harris, he was different. He was all about the origami and you couldn't hand him a coat check slip without being neck deep in swans. And I I remember discussing this [music] with dear old pot and I said to him a darling I said what is it with Harris [music] and this damn origami? I he picked up a check at dinner the other night. The poor way to spend the rest evening unfurling a praying mantis [laughter] and he looked at me with those [clears throat] eyes, those azure pools and and he said to me, "Jonathan, my darling," [music] he said, "The thing is with Richard is if he doesn't fold the paper, then the paper must inevitably fold him."
And then [music] he opened a a bottle of sak.
[music] interesting people.
This one goes out to my old lady.
You bought me flowers in the spring.
One day you're going to wear my ring.
For you have [music] taught my heart to sing.
Ring a ding. Ring a ding. Ring a ding.
Ring a ding. [music] Ring a ding. Ring [singing] a ding.
[music] >> [applause] [music] >> Girls, I'd like you to meet my friend Squirrel. He [music] is an eco warrior.
>> Nada.
I'm sorry, Jack. Not to be [music] difficult. A warrior is an ugly violent word. I am an eco sandista.
>> Of course, girly. Yes. My mistake.
[music] >> Why are you in a tree?
>> Trees are people, too.
>> No, they're not.
>> Fascist.
His name was Sero. He lived in a normal house and he was an environmentalist.
Like I said, mentalist. He was all right. He didn't even eat meat. Lots of people don't eat meat. He didn't even eat chicken.
They're all all right. The problem is mom's all excited. I think she wants us to be all excited, but they don't last long. Daisy, they don't. That's not mom's fault. It sort of is. She picked Tom. She picked dad.
Mhm.
>> Well, it isn't the lesbian sisters.
>> Finally, she was a lesbian. Hey, there's nothing wrong with being gay.
I'm just not.
>> You're her twin sister. [music] If she's a lesbian, then obviously so are you.
>> You're an idiot.
Just what a lesbian will say.
>> That doesn't make any sense.
>> You don't make any sense. That makes even less sense.
Okay, fine. I'm gay. So what? I mean, [music] I'm only 12 and I kind of like boys, but sure, I'm a lesbian. What exactly is your problem with that? What exactly is wrong with that?
Well, it's it's weird.
Yeah, weird. Why? Why is it weird? I think it's weird. You go around being mean to people for no reason. I don't bully you for it.
It's just not right. My mom told me.
>> Your mom's an alcoholic. My dad told me.
What did you say?
She She said your mom was an alcoholic.
>> I know what she said. Then why did you ask?
>> Daisy, time to go. Really? Really? Time to go.
>> What? He did tell me she was asleep at the year four talent show. And when I asked him why, he said she was an alcoholic and hoped she would get help.
Oh, time's gone.
Heat. [music] [music] Heat.
>> [music] [music] >> I don't really either.
>> Amazing. Daisy McM talking in my class.
>> No, miss.
>> Good.
Jeffrey Adams, >> present.
>> Ellie Applebee, >> present.
>> Matthew Archer, >> present.
>> Bradley, >> present.
Maisy, you're trolling on your desk.
>> What?
>> Seriously, there's a puddle on your desk.
>> What?
>> Oh god.
Come on, Maisie. Why am [music] I in this bit?
Seriously, this is horrible.
>> Hi.
>> Hi.
>> I really like you.
>> I really like you, too.
>> Just so you [music] know, I hate you both.
>> Would you like to go on a date sometime?
>> Yes, I would.
>> Dad says no dates till you're 13.
>> Can I bring my sister?
>> Please don't.
>> Do you want to?
>> No. Hey, >> I do have something I really need to tell you.
>> You can tell me anything.
>> Werewolf.
>> And that children is how you apply advanced monster makeup.
>> That's cool. That's actually quite cool.
>> I don't mind at all.
Quietly, please. You're not animals.
He's not really a werewolf, you know. He barely has any hair. I know that. And he so does have hair. For a werewolf, he's basically bald. Who are we talking about? Matty Archer.
Maisie likes him. No, sorry. Loves him.
Do you?
>> Oh, this is sweet. It's not sweet. I don't know what's wrong with you all.
Samuel, do you think it's sweet?
>> See, he's a boy.
>> Yeah, he doesn't come.
>> He so does. He's not a proper boy.
How did you do that?
>> Yeah, we just [music] got here. Well, nothing interesting was going to happen at school, was it?
[music] >> Good call, M. Home time.
>> Yeah. Cool. M, we better go. We don't want to be late for mom.
>> Bye. [music] See you tomorrow.
[music] Not a real place. Yes, it is. Bolivia.
>> Yeah. Not a thing.
>> How long do you think she's back for?
Don't know. Why didn't you ask her? She gets that look. Actually, that gives me an idea.
>> Hi, Mom.
>> Hi, my darlings. I've missed you.
>> We've missed you, too. You're late.
Just kidding. We're making amazing.
>> Oh, so you are, aren't you clever girls?
Does that mean we can?
>> Okay, wonderful. Because my darlings, I have something to show you. Follow me.
>> Wa.
>> [music] >> Well, my darlings, if you like, at least part of the time, this could be home.
>> What the proper model?
>> Let's go. Come on.
Come on, Daisy.
Are you sure this is your house?
>> Yes, Daisy. I'm sure this is my house.
Well, partly mine.
>> Are you sure you're not just trying to help sell it?
>> No, I'm not trying to help sell it.
[music] >> Thought you'll have some pop.
Wonderful. That girls is the other part of my surprise.
Tyler, darling, we're here.
>> Tyler, come meet my precious girls.
[music] >> Oh my girls. So pleased to meet you.
>> This is Daisy and this is Maisy.
I know, I know, rhyming names. It's totally my fault. Their father was horrified, but I couldn't resist. They were so cute when they were born. Right.
Look at them now. Even cuter.
>> No, I think they're lovely names.
>> You're right. Could be worse.
>> Could be called Tyler.
>> Sorry, honey. What was that?
>> Nothing. I like my name. It's like a flower.
>> That's right. Just like you.
>> Right. Come through. Come through. I'll give you the tour. This is the hall.
And this is another room. Not entirely sure what this one's for yet.
>> We just moved in.
>> Yes. So, it could be for anything, I suppose.
>> It's very nice.
>> Aren't you sweet?
Right.
[music] Not entirely sure on this one yet, Lita, but I suppose it could be some sort of sitting room >> or a standing room.
>> Yes. Very good. A standing room. It is there.
>> Or a standing on one leg room.
>> Could be. Yes.
Maybe.
Sure.
[music] >> [music] [music] >> I know this one. It's the bedroom, isn't it?
Oh, of course it isn't. It's the kitchen.
>> You'll have to let us know what your favorite foods are, and we'll make sure we get them in.
>> Mom knows what we like.
>> That's right, darling. Thank you. Here you go. Are you hungry?
>> Do you have a TV?
[music] [music] Oh, they're making a movie. Oh, good for that. That's nice.
>> So, should I get us all a drink?
>> Can I have milk, please?
>> Tyler, can we have any milk?
>> I'll go [music] check. Maisie, milk?
>> Yes, please.
>> Do you want me to help you look?
>> No, no, I'll be fine. Okay, you just [music] sit down and relax, darling, and get to know each other.
>> So, Tyler, are you rich?
No. Well, not rich rich. I have a good job. I earn a good living. I get by. Not that money is everything.
>> What do you do?
>> I work at a bank.
>> What? Like giving out money? Daisy?
>> What? I'm interested. Maybe he doesn't want to talk about it.
>> No, no, it's fine, Daisy. That's not quite what I do. I think you mean a teller, the person you see at a window in a bank. Well, I don't do that exactly. I do something similar, only with companies. Big companies [music] with lots of money. I have an office and they come to see me with their money and I help them out.
>> Cool. What are your intentions towards my mother? [laughter] >> I don't really know how to answer that one. Uh I love your I mean I really like your mother. I like spending time with her and look she loves you guys. So it'd be great if we were able to. [music] >> You're messing with me a bit.
>> Sorry. She's always like this. Hey, you could have hated us. You could have sent us to a board in school or sold us into slavery or something.
>> Why would I do that?
>> I don't know. You could have been weird about children or something. But hey, the last one lived in a tree, [music] so I guess you're better.
>> The last what?
>> Nothing. She says crazy things sometimes. [music] >> I'm never going to call you dad, though, just so you know.
>> Why would you call me dad?
>> There you go. We're fine.
>> Thank you.
>> So, how are all my darlings doing >> Daisy?
So, do you two want to stay for dinner?
>> Are you making dinner?
>> No. I thought this is a special occasion and we could get take away.
>> Then sure.
>> Okay, good. I'll call your dad and let him know.
>> So, what do you think?
>> Of what?
>> Of everything. Of the house, of Tyler, all of it.
>> It's good.
But it's just I want you guys to have somewhere you feel like you can come.
You know, that's not just a hotel room.
>> I just want somewhere not instead of your dad's, but as well as Can I ask you something?
>> Yeah, always.
>> Why did you and dad split up? I'm not upset about her or anything. It's just I was wondering. [music] You know me, I'm impossible.
Absolutely impossible. [music] And your dad, bless him, he put up with that for a lot longer than he should have.
Your dad is one of the most amazing people I've ever met. He is one of the best friends I've ever had and he always will be my best friend.
But your dad needs someone possible. You know, you deserve someone impossible.
>> Does that make sense?
>> I guess so. It's pretty much what dad said, [music] but he thinks he's the impossible one.
>> There you go.
>> What about Tyler then?
>> It's the strangest thing, but he doesn't seem to notice that I'm impossible cuz I guess I'm possible for him. And this, my darlings, is what I want you guys to keep your eyes open for. Okay, I want you to look for people, whoever they are and wherever they come from, who think you are absolutely, positively possible.
>> That seems like too much work.
>> Yes, it is, baby. But it's worth it.
>> I'm not buying it. [clears throat] >> Right. Should I get you girls home?
>> It's all right, Mom. We've got this.
Come in.
>> You guys all right?
>> We're fine, Dad.
>> How did it go?
>> It was awkward, but okay, I guess.
>> Okay.
Well, you know, if you need to speak to anyone to me or your mom, you can, right?
>> We know, Dad. Thanks.
Okay. Sleep work. Love you.
>> Love you, >> Dad.
>> Yes.
>> Why did you knock? You never knock.
>> You know what? I'm not entirely sure.
>> Grown-ups are weird.
Daisy, >> what?
>> We need to find someone possible for dad.
>> I know. I just suppose we do that.
>> I'm thinking.
>> Let me know how that goes.
>> I've got it.
>> What the hell, Macy? I just found a phone. I didn't actually mean to bring us here. We're here now. [music] So, where is here? The school base here last month. Also, free cake.
That's disappointing. [music] Tried to concentrate. How am I meant to concentrate if you won't let me sleep?
Con? [music] Then I'll let you sleep.
Fine. What are we looking at, Dad?
What's he looking at? Not what. Who?
That's what we're here to find out, right?
>> [music] >> A teacher. Who would want to date a teacher? You mean someone who likes books, art, and stuff?
>> Oh, yeah. They can be utterly [music] boring together. Exactly. So, what are we going to do about it? I've not actually figured that out yet. Can I go to bed? Fine.
Oh my god, he's so cute.
[music] >> Good morning.
>> Morning.
>> Have you worked it out yet?
>> Yeah, I think so.
Good.
Are you going to tell me?
>> I can do better than that.
Five point box. Okay. Why? This would GO A LOT FASTER IF YOU DIDN'T ASK QUESTIONS. FINE.
Which one? The one that sounds most romantic. Well, there's one called The Forgotten Grave, one called The 27 Deaths of Jim, and another one called The Blade Craved Skin. Oh my god, what does he write?
>> They sound more interesting than I thought they would.
>> Daisy, is there anything else?
There's one called The Thorns of the Rose.
That would do.
What now? Stage two.
Amazing.
What? Did we leave our bikes here yesterday?
>> [laughter] >> It doesn't matter now. Come on. Jennifer really needs to see something.
[music] >> Stay here. Keep a look out.
[music] [music] I do not think you take my meaning, Miss Walters. It was not my intention to deceive you. But that letter was not for your [music] eyes.
>> Whatever do you mean, Mr. Brown? Not for my eyes. Not for my eyes. If not for my eyes, then whose? Whose eyes, [music] Mr. Brown?
>> I I >> Why? Now there [music] are three eyes in play, Mr. town. However can one hope to find one's way through such a fog of confusion. I'm quite lost. Quite lost.
And my ankle badly sprained.
>> No. But Miss Walters, what has an ankle when one's heart has been sprained?
>> Mr. Brown, you mustn't.
>> You mustn't [music] what?
>> I never imagined for a moment.
>> You can't.
>> I'm terribly confused.
>> At a woman such as Mrs. Vargas.
>> Mrs. Vargas? You?
>> No, you really shouldn't. Who'd ever looked twice at such a man as me?
>> I have looked thrice, Mr. Brown.
Entirely [music] thrice.
>> You mean?
>> Yes. By every grape in my father's vineyard. Yes.
You know what? You deserve each other.
[music] Walter's out.
>> Maisy, you're here early.
>> Uh, club. That was close. Yeah. Right.
Here we go.
[music] [music] >> [music] [music] >> Perfect. What exactly are we doing? Shh, you'll [snorts] see.
>> She was a girl from the wrong side of the tracks.
>> You're going completely off the rail.
>> I'm confused. He was a train driver with nothing to lose.
I put you up on [music] a platform.
>> Two people traveling on their different lines. [music] >> For that old [singing] line as the old >> you knew how to conduct yourself, >> but with one [music] sole destination.
Right.
>> Of course. Uh, is everything okay?
You might be a major rival.
>> Actually, just just give me a moment.
>> All aboard the new romantic company from the acclaimed director of Leai. Get your advanced tickets now.
>> Did it work?
[music] >> Maisy, can we slow down? I'm starting to get dizzy.
>> Shut up and try my lesson.
Not one of my better works.
>> I wanted you [music] to see this.
>> Listen to what >> I said. Shut up now.
>> Okay. I just wanted to know.
>> It's very [music] sweet.
Um, [clears throat] slightly worrying though.
>> That's not right. That's not what's supposed to happen. Well, we might be in the money if they were open a junior department of Mills and Boom, but other than that, I'm very, very sorry.
>> It was oddly flattering actually.
>> What's supposed to happen? What is happening? Nothing. [music] It was a stupid idea and it didn't work out.
>> They're clearly very worried about you.
>> What's wrong with you?
>> Maybe if they've read one of my books.
Are things okay? [music] Well, >> they're obviously a little bit more complicated than I thought, but I think I can handle it. [music] >> Thank you for your patience.
>> Maisy, Daisy, what on earth do you think you're doing?
>> You could have warned us, >> right? I don't know what all this is about. If we could stop killing each other long enough to fill me in, I'd appreciate it.
>> It's nothing, Dad.
>> All right. Cuz that's exactly what it looks like. Maisy.
>> Ah, that's entirely difficult.
Just tell me what happened.
>> Daisy.
>> Yes, Dad. Do you think you'd go and stay at your mom's for a bit? Everything's fine and explain everything when I get back. I promise. [music] >> Is Maisy okay?
>> She would be. She just needs to talk for a minute.
>> I don't like it when she's upset. It makes me upset.
>> That's normal.
>> Really?
>> Really? Very normal.
Show me. [music] >> You [music] okay?
>> No, not really.
>> [music] >> So this is uh Ma sorry Matty is it a baby I'm so sorry you're with the girl who tries to bully your sister as That sucks.
>> You knew about that. [music] >> Well, I do now. Honestly, you're rubbish at this.
>> You're going to tell me not to worry and that I'm only 12 and I like other boys, aren't you?
>> Maisy Irene McCormack. Why would I tell you a terrible thing like that?
My darling girl, [music] what you're feeling now might be the first of millions upon millions of things you're going to feel in a long and I predict disgustingly [music] successful life.
But it doesn't make it any less important. It doesn't make it any less real. It's important every time [music] and it's real every time. And don't ever let anyone tell you differently.
>> I really liked him, Dad.
>> He doesn't deserve you. And pity the poor fool for being too dim to realize it. You see, that's the trouble with most people. They're not my daughters.
Oh well. Sucks [music] to be them.
And this is why you thought I liked Miss Walters as well, is it? Who, by the way, is a very nice woman who thought that your letter showed [music] considerable improvement in your writing. But you might want to concentrate on your spelling a tiny bit more.
>> We just thought you would like to like somebody.
>> I'm sure I would. And as soon as I meet that person, I'll let you know. Until that time, just [music] let me get on with what I do best.
>> Looking after us.
>> Well, I was going to say professional golf caddy, but nice to know you think I'm half decent to that as well.
>> You're all right.
>> Maisy, everyone [music] is looking at something or somebody and wondering how their life could be different or better.
Very few [music] people are looking at each other.
It's >> not your sister's friend.
>> Come on. Off you go. I head home. Make some dinner. Something high in calories.
Good stiffen shorter.
>> I want to talk to them today.
>> [music] >> Thanks.
I know Henry, not your movie.
>> [music] >> Hello. own. Have you stopped being weird now?
>> I don't like it when you're weird. Fine, I'll let you be the weird one from now on.
>> Good, cuz when I do, it's much funnier.
>> Hey, girls. Right, that's enough. Okay, no more sugar for both of you.
>> Mom, >> no. One more word and I'm going to get out's wheatgrass smoothie recipe.
>> Mhm. Yes.
>> [music] >> And just as every story has a beginning, so too must it come to an end.
[music] >> [music] [music] >> But it is not until we've had our first adventure that we realize at the end of one story is only the beginning of another and another after that. Each word like a single stone dropped in a pool of still.
>> Please stay out of trouble this time.
>> Echoing out from the ages until it is all one story that connects us.
>> Seriously, you again. Are you even allowed to be this close to a school?
Mrs. Vargas. Mrs. Vargas.
>> Oh, for heaven's sake. Why do I even bother?
>> In fact, you know what? Forget it. Do whatever you like.
I'm going back to wildlife programs. But you never catch an antelope behaving like this. Even when it's being eaten, it's still professional.
>> It's all right. You can go, too. Yeah. I think the movie is finished now. Oh, wait. Just one more thing. They lived happily. And that's it.
[music] Heaven [music] [music] [music] knows I'm a thunder my head [music] change my clothes but I remain the You deserve satisfies.
[music] [singing] [music] You always break your ties.
You may see [music] what I grew up to be that I just learn spells when you say [music] anything. I feel a pass in the moment. someone else who says he's for yourself and acts like he's been a fool.
[music] You always break your t.
[music] You always break your t.
[music] If it's been a mess, it keeps us from silence. [music and singing] You're snapping out a bit. What are you holding up for?
>> [music] >> I see my [music] eyes and I remember all the love eyes when I was half size. And now I understand [music] the moment you want my last go. [music] You always break your ties.
You always [music] break your ties.
[music] You always break your ties. You always break your toys. You always [music] break your ties. You always break your toys. You always break your [music] ties. You always break your ties. You always break your [music] ties.
I'm the ghost girl that has come to eat all det.
That was brilliant. Really scary. Daisy, let's do it again. And this time, really scream.
>> [music] >> Why do [music] you seem so impatient to be done With all [music and singing] the memories you one day not of [music] a dozen [singing] summers have gone by sweepers with you and I from now till the sun fails [music] to trouble the sky.
I'll try [music] to keep my eye from drifting off the bar [singing] and I'll be [music] waiting when you find the time to [music] call.
Dozen summers have gone by. Since we first met you to end [singing] from now [music] till the sun fails to trouble the sky. [singing] I need [music] you to understand [singing] [music] that you make me a [singing] better kind of man. [music] Yeah.
[music] Still [music] who decided I must always play a part in [singing] every ending.
[music] We'll need to [singing] make a stop.
A dozen [music] summers have gone by since we first met you and I. And from now till the sun fails [music] to trouble the sky.
Well, I'll be there to [singing and music] steal the tears you try to hide. And [music and singing] I won't mind too much if [music] you just roll your eyes.
Dozen summers have [singing] gone by since we first [music] met you. Two and nine from now till the sun fails to trouble the sky. [music] I'll be on your side.
I'll be on your side. [music] I'll be on your side.
[music] [music] What are we supposed to do now? Then I set up for the sequel. We're doing a sequel. Don't know. Probably everyone else does. That's a terrible idea.
What part of that's a terrible idea don't you understand? Go home.
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