[cheering and applause]
Ladies and gentlemen,
can I have everyones
attention, please?
For our beautiful daughter,
Ruby, on her 25th birthday.
[guests applaud]
[man] Would you look at that?
What a surprise.
Thank you.
Ill just be a minute.
I know its not much,
but... happy birthday, Ruby.
Charlie, Ive always loved you.
And I will always love you
til the day I die and beyond.
But...
We come from different worlds
and my father will never accept
us and its just too hard.
Im sorry.
Ruby...
Please, just go.
[melancholy music]
[cheerful music]
Oh no, youre moving out?
I was wondering why
I havent seen you.
Yeah, Elliot and I dissolved
our business a few months ago
and our lease ends today.
Ive been putting off
this part.
Im sorry to hear.
Me too.
And Im not trying to add salt
to the wound,
but really, what a shame.
This town has so many historic
buildings that need restoration.
I cant tell you how many
of my clients have updated
their original Tudors
into McMansions.
Oh, stop, youre breaking
my heart.
Oh, well, Ill miss being
work neighbors.
Me too.
But hey, Im in real estate now
so maybe our paths will cross.
Please, if any of your clients
are looking for a designer
keep me in mind.
Absolutely.
And keep in touch.
Maybe we can finally
grab that coffee.
Yes, yes.
And also, if you see Elliot,
do you mind asking him-
You could ask him yourself.
Elliot.
Hi.
Josephine.
Text me about that coffee.
I will, thanks.
Hey. Um, I thought you were
in Boston.
I am or I was.
Im working with my brothers
construction company there.
Well, I also joined
the family business.
You got your real estate
license?
I did.
Your dad must be very proud.
Hes... hes something.
Well, congrats.
I have no doubt
that youll do great.
You can succeed at anything
you put your mind to.
Except us, of course.
So, whatve you got here?
Oh, I was just clearing
out the office.
Uh...
May I?
Yeah, of course.
Oh, is this...?
Do you wanna keep that?
You drew it for me.
And besides, if I decide
I dont want it
I can always just use this
as kindling.
[chuckles]
[laughs] Thats a good one.
Well, best of luck
in real estate.
Thank you.
And best of luck with um...
life.
[small laugh]
Life.
Hey.
Mi querida. Its your
first day of work
and youre already late.
Im sorry, I was uh,
packing up the office
and then I- I bumped
into Elliot.
Honey, I know this is tough
but you made the right choice.
Coming off an engagement
is hard.
But enough about the past, ok?
Lets focus on the future.
You were running Elliots
business for years.
It was our business.
Ok, but you were stifled there
with no creative outlet.
Real estate offers one.
You can stage, decorate,
work with buyers to
envision renovations...
I guess I never looked at it
that way.
Heres an opportunity
for a new career.
This truly is gorgeous.
Whos the seller?
Real estate trust
controlled by the family of
the original owners.
Its been care-taken but sat
empty for nearly 70 years.
Ill email you what Ive got
so you can prepare.
Prepare for what?
Anna, this is your listing.
Me?!
Dad, I just got my real estate
license last week,
and Terrence wont be happy
about this.
Ill handle Terrence.
You handle this.
If youre ready.
Im ready.
Open house is in two weeks.
Fall is the end of buying season
and then winter is crickets.
Cant sit on this til spring.
Got it.
I know you do.
[cheerful music]
[curious music]
Hm.
[gust of wind blows]
-Anna?
-[gasps]
Oh!
Welcome to the wild world
of real estate.
I just came by to wish you
good luck.
Youll need it.
This house is jinxed.
Oh, is it?
Your dad didnt tell you?
Its been listed five times
and never sold.
Though Im sure this time
with you will be different.
Although you did just get
your license
and this is... a big project.
Hmm, thanks for your vote
of confidence.
Ive got all the confidence
in the world.
In yourself.
[both laugh]
Im just saying, if youre ready
to admit
youre not quite cut out
for this
Id be happy to co-list
the property together.
Im just looking out
for you.
Of course you are, Terrence.
Let me show you the best part
of the house.
Arent the grounds so lovely?
Thanks for stopping by.
[slams door]
I will sell this house,
jinx or not.
What?
[mysterious music]
[gasp]
[mysterious music]
[electricity buzzing]
[door slams]
[gasps]
[door slams]
[gasps]
[panting]
Oooh, so youre a ghost?
Wow, you are so competitive.
Well, nice try, Terrence.
This is ridiculous,
even for you.
Wait, who are you?
[stutters]
Are- are you talking to me?
Can- can you see me?
Yes, of course I can see you.
That cant be.
Whatre you doing here?
Hey!
Hey!
And stay out!
[slams door]
Terrence.
[car engine]
And stay out!
A flat white,
like your ghost.
Oh, are you gonna play dumb?
Whats going on here?
Terrence here played a little
prank on me, didnt you?
He had someone pretend to be
a ghost at the Baker house
so you can get the listing.
No, I didnt.
Oh, like you didnt rehang
the painting?
Im lost here.
Seriously, I have no idea
what youre talking about.
Hes telling the truth.
Believe me, after 15 years
of working with him
I can tell when hes lying.
[laughs] Ha! Thats-
thats funny.
But you know, Anna,
if the Baker property
is too much pressure-
No. No, no, no, it is not
too much pressure.
Ive got it all under control.
Here you go.
If theres someone here,
Im gonna call the police.
[thud]
[exhales]
What are you doing?
What, you can still see me?
Now, the question is what
are you doing, toots?
This is my house.
I live here.
You do?
Since when?
Since 1921.
Well, Im not quite sure
what to say.
Im a real estate agent.
Im selling this house.
Over my dead body.
Get it?
Because Im dead.
No, youre not.
Yes, I am.
Im a ghost.
Im sorry, but youre not
a ghost.
You walk, you talk, you smell.
Kinda like moth balls, actually.
So youre definitely
not a ghost.
Then Ill prove it.
[gasps]
[screams]
Everything looks great.
Youre as healthy as can be.
But Im not, believe me.
Well, ok, we can take a CT scan
or blood test if youd like.
But you had a full work up
last month
and everything looked fine.
But I saw something.
Something that could not have
been there.
Like what?
Like... a ghost.
Anna, I have known you
since you were a toddler.
Youre like family.
And I know the breakup
with Elliot was tough.
Stress can manifest itself
in strange ways.
Like seeing a ghost?
Maybe you should talk
to someone.
I dont think I need
a therapist.
Well, then what do you need?
An exorcist?
[mysterious music]
You, again?
[slams door]
Hi!
Sorry for the awkward drop-by.
Oh, no, its not awkward.
No, of course not.
Theres nothing awkward here
at all.
You left this in the office
storage space
and Josephine said this was
your listing
so, well, I just thought
Id leave it for you.
Oh, thank you.
I appreciate that.
So, this is your listing, huh?
Yeah.
Ive always admired
this beauty.
Oh, its stunning inside.
You should see the woodwork.
I could show it to you quickly.
If- if you have a minute.
Yeah, I have a minute.
-Yeah? Ok.
-Alright.
Im still here, toots.
Jeepers, whos the Valentino?
So? Do you see this?
The woodwork?
Um... why dont you go inside?
You know, take a closer look.
Ok.
Why cant he see you?
The question is,
why can you see me?
Whoever you are,
tell your broad to scram.
[whispers] Im not his broad.
Hey, do you ever feel like
this house has a...
strange energy?
Like its haunted?
[chuckles]
Well, I cant say that I believe
in paranormal activity
but this house has
an interesting vibe to it.
Huh.
Interesting isnt the word
Id use.
Anna, are you ok?
Huh?
You just seem a little out
of it, distracted or distant.
Hey, maybe its me being here.
No, no, no, no.
Its not you, its me.
Im just um...
Im just a little overwhelmed.
Theres- theres a lot of
things to do:
Painters and floors, cleaning,
staging, decorating...
and the open house
is in 12 days.
I have no doubt
that youll do great.
Oh, that makes one of us.
Good luck, Anna.
Thank you.
[door opens, closes]
So... youre a ghost?
Yeah, and this is my house.
Famed architect, Arthur Salkin,
built this house
for my parents in 1919,
completed in 1921.
My folks lived in it until the
50s, and its been empty since,
thanks to my ingenuity
and flair for drama.
Wow.
And how long have you been
a ghost?
Oh, you can say dead.
Since 1923.
Then why are you still here?
Think I want to be here?
Do you know how boring
the last century has been?
I cant figure out
how to leave.
Huh.
And Im the first person
to ever see you?
First and only.
Well, then maybe thats why
I can see you.
So you can help me sell the
house and then you can move on.
Or maybe I dont move on
and then Im saddled with
annoying tenants for eternity.
Nope, Ruby doesnt share
a room.
Whos Ruby?
Im Ruby, obviously.
Oh.
Ok, well, listen Ruby,
I know that you are attached
to this house, literally,
but Im new to this job
and my dad is counting on me.
And I really need this sale.
I really need a win.
I can see you need a win,
sister.
But youre not going
to win here.
And you dont want
to fight me.
Im as unsinkable
as the stock market.
Hmm. Youre not making the case
you think you are.
Ruby, this house is going.
And youre going with it.
Over my dead body.
[pleasant music]
Good morning.
Hello.
I was hoping you could help me.
Im looking for anything
you have on this.
Ruby Baker,
the Baker estate.
Its a house over on Viscano.
Ruby lived there with
her parents in the 1920s.
Oh, well since theyre local
there might be something
about them in the Bugle.
Weve got it on microfilm.
Great.
Anything specific
youre looking for?
Local history?
Interesting tidbits.
Hopefully an obituary,
especially for Ruby.
Alright, just give me
a few minutes
and I will pull up
the microfilm.
Great, thank you.
[exhales] This Ruby seems like
quite the character.
She certainly is...
or was.
So Ive heard.
Shes all over the society
column from 1917 to 1923.
Shes at every gala.
She wins every dance contest.
She pals around with Fitzgerald
and Hemingway.
And her obituary.
She d*ed in a car crash late
at night on her 25th birthday.
Thats tragic.
Well, Ill leave you to it.
Let me know if you need
anything else,
and feel free to print whatever
youd like to take home.
Thank you.
Anna.
-Hey.
-Hey.
Hi.
Whatre you doing here?
Oh, uh, just some...
some research.
Research? What for?
Well, uh, I know someone
whos stuck
and Im just trying
to help them move on.
That sounds purposely vague.
Should we change the subject?
Yes, please.
What about you?
Whatre you doing here?
You know, I uh, I thought
we could use
another awkward interaction.
[laughs]
Kidding.
Um, Im on a break
from the historical preservation
society next door.
Oh.
A year later theyre hearing
my case for the third time.
For the Fletcher building.
You know me, the king
of lost causes.
They can reject me twice,
but wait until they hear
my new plans.
Thats actually why
Im back in town,
to finish the hearing.
Oh, right.
Yeah.
Well, good luck.
Thank you.
And uh, good luck
with this "person"
whos trying to get unstuck.
Wait, why did you just
put person in air quotes?
Because I thought you were
referring to yourself.
But you werent.
Mmm.
Im really sorry.
I didnt mean to offend you.
No, its fine, really.
No, its ok.
Uh, well, were back so
I should get next door.
Ill see you around.
Yeah, ok.
[buzzing noise]
Ruby Baker, you were quite
the socialite.
So youve been snooping on me.
No need to snoop.
Ill happily tell you myself.
I was the life of every party.
I made Zelda look like
a wallflower.
I was a legend.
And then you d*ed.
Tragically.
Oh, boo-hoo.
So you know all about me,
shouldnt I know about you, too?
Better do your research.
Also, did you change outfits?
Its high fashion, darling.
You should try it sometime.
[knocking]
Oh, that must be the painters.
Thanks for coming by.
But before we get started do you
mind helping me with something?
Can you move
this chaise outside?
Im throwing it away.
Oh, no youre not!
This is a family heirloom.
Its threadbare.
No! Stop it!
Stop right there!
How come you can move objects
and not people?
I dont know sweetheart.
Cruel irony?
Stop right there!
Wait, you cant go outside?
Good detective work, Sherlock.
Youve got some real brains
on you.
Wow. Im sorry.
Well, that must be so tough.
All these years just
staring out the window
watching the world pass you by.
[sighs] What a perfect fall day.
[mischievous music]
Perfect.
Ooh, you waxed the floors.
Looks sticky.
Oh, you wouldnt.
[gasps]
Anna Vazquez...
Looks like we can both do
some snooping.
So you know my name.
You could have just asked me.
Then Ill ask you this.
Looks like you were his dame.
So what happened?
Did he break your heart?
Did your chauffeur break yours?
What do you know about Charlie?
I know that you two are making
googly eyes at each other
in nearly every photo
I found of you.
So who was this Charlie?
Who is this fella to you?
Thats none of your business.
No! You wouldnt!
Fine.
As much as I dislike being held
emotionally hostage
by a specter, thats Elliot.
He was my former fianc.
And whos this Charlie?
Also my former fianc.
It looks like weve got
something in common,
which means you must have blood
running through you, after all.
Oh, well, that makes one of us.
[chuckles]
Bring my chaise back in.
No.
[gasps]
No! No!
No, no, no, no, no, no!
No!
No.
The upstairs has been painted.
I am working on the floors.
There was a little... mishap.
But Im ahead of schedule.
I still have nine days
til the open house.
About that, I have sneak peek
buyers coming by this afternoon.
This afternoon?
Theyve been trying to get
into the neighborhood for months
and are willing to pay
top dollar.
But the house isnt ready yet.
It doesnt matter.
Theyre looking to renovate
so they just want to know
the bones are there.
Oh, the bones are there.
Skeletons in the closet.
What was that?
[bell dings]
Elliot, whatre you doing here?
I heard you were in Boston.
Yeah, Ive been splitting
my time working up there
and coming back here for the
Fletcher historical designation.
I thought that got rejected.
Hopefully third times a charm.
I should be going and Anna,
you should, too.
-You have buyers coming.
-Mmhmm.
I see your dad missed
me terribly.
Well, you know my dad.
Nothing and no one is ever
good enough for his princess.
Its not personal.
Oh no, of course not.
[chuckles] Theres nothing
personal at all
about being disliked by your
ex future father-in-law.
Its fine.
Well, we should really stop
bumping into each other
like this.
Yeah, right?
I mean, we should start avoiding
each other like good exes, ok?
-Ok.
-Ok.
Ok.
Ruby?
Ruby?
Ruby?
Whats with all the hollering?
Ruby, youre not gonna
be happy about this
but there are buyers coming
to look at the house today.
Over my dead body.
Weve already done that one.
But look, people are coming
so I need us to make a truce.
Look, the reality is,
this house is gonna get sold
one way or another but
at least I can promise you
I will sell to the right people.
And, who knows, maybe a little
company will be nice.
And look, for a hundred years no
one could see you and now I can,
so maybe this is happening
for a reason.
Maybe if I sell the house
you can move on.
Fine.
Very tentative truce.
Are you trying to butter up
the buyers?
This is an old sales trick.
Fresh baked cookies make
a house smell like a home.
By the way... I got
you something.
Dried up grass?
Gee, thanks.
Its sage.
Its supposed to rid a space
of lingering spirits.
And yet youre still here.
Wow. I think
its working already.
Yes, I see a tunnel
and theres a heavenly light
calling my name.
Yes, oh, its happening!
Im heading to the great escrow
in the sky!
Youre supposed
to burn it first.
No thanks, sister.
[knocking]
Thats them.
Best behavior, ok?
Oh, Im always
on my best behavior.
This home is truly
one of a kind.
It combines history,
tradition, homeyness,
all in one breathtaking space.
And you can see the meticulous
attention to the woodwork.
Porticos, crown molding,
the mantle,
all can be restored.
Oh, were just gonna rip it out.
And replace the library
with a gym.
[piano music begins]
Whats that music?
Its a player piano.
[Ruby singing]
Sunny days are here again,
the skies above
are clear again,
let us sing a song
of cheer again,
happy days are here again!
[piano continues to play]
Did I mention the house comes
with an antique player piano?
Oh, you can just toss it.
Were not big music people.
[abruptly stops playing]
Uh, um... Im sorry, I hate
to say this but uh,
I... I dont think this house
is for you.
Im sorry, I really am,
but thank you for coming.
Ill show you out.
Excuse me, I-
-This way.
-Wh...
[Anna] Bye-bye.
Id say that went well.
Ruby, I need this sale.
My dad trusted me with this
and I have no other
career prospects.
And honestly, nothing
going right in my life.
And plus, Im trying
to help you.
And jeepers, thats mighty
kind of you.
But ever think that maybe
its the other way around?
That maybe Im here to help you?
Help me with what?
Oh, lets see.
You pine for your fella,
take daddys orders,
and mope around
like a little ghost.
Maybe were brought together
so that I could bring some
life back into you.
Should I keep going?
Nope. Nope, that was sufficient,
thank you.
Fine.
Then you help me
and Ill help you.
But this house has to go.
I need this.
[buzzing sounds]
What is that?
Why are you always tapping
at that little box?
Its a cell phone.
Its like a computer meets
a land line.
Ok, its like um,
the postal service
combined with a telephone.
Oh, so you can send someone
a post?
Uh-huh.
Then send a post to Elliot.
Why would I do that?
Because I was thinking
about ways I could help you.
After all, Ive always
loved charity work.
And I realized I could help you
by doing what I always did best.
Making smarmy and outdated digs?
By matchmaking.
Except youre not matchmaking
Elliot and me,
because were done.
You two sure dont seem done.
Fine, then maybe this is about
you two being friends.
Mending broken hearts.
Letting bygones be bygones.
I wish I had gotten to do that
with my Charlie.
Yeah. Yeah, youre right.
Theres a lot left unsaid.
So ask him for dinner.
Oh, no. Dinner is a date.
This is making peace.
Peace is coffee at best.
Fine. Then write him,
"My dearest Elliot,
"it is with great excitement
and trepidation that..."
You sent him a cartoon
of a cup of Joe?
Yeah. It means coffee.
Why would anyone want
to meet someone
just to have a cup
of coffee?
[notification alert]
Whats that little hand mean?
Its a thumbs up.
It means yes.
So thats how people
communicate now?
Ugh, tell me exactly what do you
do with all the time you save?
Eh...
Alright, lets get
you presentable.
[chuckles] Oh, no.
This is not a date.
Im not gonna dress up.
You dont dress up for him,
darling.
You dress up for yourself.
[curious music]
Wow. What is this place?
These are my things.
This is where I spend
most of my time.
May I?
Knock yourself out.
Charlie was handsome.
Yeah, a real Valentino.
And a good man.
Honest, chivalrous.
Uproarious.
He kinda reminds me of Elliot.
Well... no more distractions.
Do you have any makeup?
So, tell me about your Elliot.
Howd you two meet?
My senior year of college.
I was living off campus and he
was my buildings handyman.
I met him and I immediately
fell for him.
Yeah? Why?
He was hilarious.
And passionate, and he seemed
to know his place in the world.
And Id spent my whole life
feeling like I was floating,
never really sure of who I am
or what I want.
But with him I felt... anchored.
Hmm.
How about Charlie?
How did you meet?
Oh, he was my chauffeur.
The help.
Obviously, my father
never approved
but Charlie could
have been anyone.
A pauper, a prince...
I would have fallen in love with
him at first sight all the same.
Oh, I know that feeling well.
See? Your Elliot aint the only
restoration specialist.
[laughs]
Dont forget this.
Oh, thanks.
You really cant go outside?
And what have you been doing
for the past hundred years?
Oh, brush my hair.
Look out the window.
Re-read Gatsby.
You start to notice new things
on the 12,000th read.
And what happens
if you go outside?
Imagine the cosmic equivalent of
being hit by a giant frying pan.
Oh yeah, I remember that.
Lets try again.
Ive tried a million times.
I cant.
Yes, but you also thought
that no one could see you
and now I can.
So maybe this is
like the house.
Maybe you can go outside
if youre with me.
No, I cant.
Hmm, you cant or youre
scared to?
Ruby Baker isnt scared
of anything!
Oh, but I think she is.
I think this whole bravado
is just for show.
Show?
Im an icon.
I am a legend.
You should be grateful
Im gracing you with my time!
Oh, Im eternally grateful.
But you should be, too.
Why is that?
Because youre outside.
So I am.
Ive spent a hundred years
dreaming of feeling the sun
on my face.
And, how does it feel?
Ruby, do you wanna go
for a drive?
Meet the 2020s?
As long as its still a joyous
era of packed dance halls
celebrating national unity
and drinking from a collective
punch bowl, Im in.
Ok. Lets go.
That lady is really crazy.
Look at all the women
wearing pants in public.
These days women can wear
whatever they want.
Do whatever they want,
be whatever they want.
Lawyers, doctors-
President of the United States?
Not quite that yet.
What a strange
and beautiful world.
[door bell chimes]
Take a breath.
[inhales]
You got this.
Anna.
-Hi.
-Hi.
You uh, youve changed
your hair.
Yeah, its a bit much.
I think it looks great.
Youre welcome.
Dont eavesdrop.
-Whats that?
-Huh?
Oh, Im just um...
well, I was scatting.
Bee bop dop, dont eavesdrop.
Are you sure youre ok?
No, to be honest I- I am a
little nervous about seeing you.
Yeah. [laughs]
Ditto.
Black coffee.
Thank you.
Pumpkin spice with extra whip.
Thank you.
I knew you wanted it.
-Well, I-
-So I-
...you go ahead.
I wanted to tell you
that Im sorry.
For what, exactly?
For not communicating better.
For quitting us.
Hurting you.
Its just...
you were my best friend.
And despite everything I-
I hope that someday
we can be friends again.
I hope that, too.
Anna, theres something that
I should have told you earlier.
Um, Ive decided to move
to Boston full time.
You what?
Yeah.
Its just theres a lot
of work there
so Im just in town waiting
for the historical designation
to come through and then
Im heading out.
What happens if the Fletcher
building gets approved?
Oh, Ill pop back in for it.
But maybe this is a good thing.
Maybe we both need
a fresh start.
Im sorry.
No, Anna, dont let
this be goodbye.
You dont want it to end
this way.
Believe me.
Dont go.
Dont leave her.
You dont want this
to be goodbye.
By the way, hows
your listing going?
Oh, um... yeah,
its going pretty good.
Im just asking cause when
I dropped by the other day
I saw there was some damage
on the cherry wood mantle.
Yeah, it could use
some restoring.
Maybe if youre not busy you
can come by and take a look?
One last job before you leave.
I uh, cant promise
that Ill have time
but I will come take
a closer look.
Great. Thank you.
Okay.
Matchmaker Ruby strikes again.
Seriously?
What about what just happened
makes you think that?
Elliot said hes moving away.
So? Well have to find
a way to stop him.
Do you want to stop him?
Yeah, I do.
Because I dont just want
to be his friend.
I wanna spend my life
with him.
Because I love him
and Ill always love him.
Then lets get him back.
Ruby, why are you so invested
in this?
Is it boredom?
No, of course not, toots.
This is something
far more important.
Pure self-interest.
Of course.
Call it sixth sense
but I have the feeling--
no, a knowing deep in my bones.
I mean, you get
what Im saying.
That if you get back
with Elliot
I can get back to my Charlie.
[cheerful music]
-Hola, mi querida.
-Hola.
Hows my star realtor doing?
Ah. Living the dream.
And hows the house looking?
I still dont understand why you
didnt sell to that nice couple.
I told you, it wasnt
the right fit.
I want our clients to be happy.
Anyway, the house looks great,
but I was wondering
if I could just have a few
more days to fix it up.
But were not fixing it up,
were flipping it.
I know, I know, but if I just
had a few more days
I could restore the wood
and it would-
But were not restoring.
Were selling it and moving on.
[sighs]
This is a fresh start, Anna.
And the open house is in a week
or, to be more exact, six days.
Show me you can do this
and the skys the limit
for you here.
Youll be running the whole
business soon.
Thanks, Dad.
[mysterious music]
[jazz music playing]
Why are you always winking?
[gasps]
Why are you sneaking up on me?
Im sorry, I didnt know
ghosts got spooked.
[both laugh]
A wink says it all.
Playfulness, flirtation,
connection.
It says youre in on the joke
but dont forget
Im the one telling it.
Thats a lot to say
with one gesture.
And sadly I cant wink.
Oh, everyone can wink.
Oh, you cant wink.
But I can teach you.
[knocking]
Oh, ok. That must be Elliot.
Im still working on
the historical designation
and the renovation plans so Ill
have to schedule around that
but I can take care of this.
Really?
Yeah.
Great, thanks.
Anna!
Elliot!
What a surprise.
Nice to see you and Anna
worked it out.
Or maybe this isnt a purely
personal visit.
Terrence, is there something
we can help you with?
I was just checking in on Anna.
Offering to lend a helping hand
again in case you need it.
Oh, well, how thoughtful.
But uh, Im all good.
Anna, Ive been working day
and night for your dad
for the last 15 years.
Im not just gonna let you
swoop in here
and take whats rightfully mine.
So what youre trying to say
is youre not actually here
to help.
Ill see myself out.
Have a great day, Terrence.
Youre a prince.
Dont I know it.
Um, do you want a drink?
I have a package of delicious
apple cider mix.
Fancy.
How could I resist?
Ill be back.
Its all going according
to plan.
Well make some gin gimlets,
cook a ham souffl,
turn up the romance...
whats the problem?
Its just... we didnt work
the first time.
What makes you think
were gonna work this time?
And what if I get cold feet?
Or what if you dont?
What if you dont take
another sh*t with him
and you spend eternity
wishing you had?
Anna, you dont want to spend
your life like me.
Full of wasted love for someone
you pushed away.
So... do you believe
in ghosts?
[laughs]
Like... like do I believe
that there are ghosts
just hanging around my apartment
watching me burn toast?
Misplace my keys?
Mmhmm.
No, I dont think so.
Anna, I do accept your apology,
and I also need to say
Im sorry, too.
Because it wasnt just you.
I let our business collapse.
Oh, that wasnt your fault.
It felt like it was.
And also I let your dad
get to me.
Make me feel like I was never
going to be good enough for you
just because I... I dont have
a college degree or a fancy job.
Im sorry about that.
And yeah, you broke off
the engagement,
but Id pulled back
long before then.
Because I was trying
to connect with you
but I just felt like you kept
getting more and more distant
until it was like I was
trying to love--
A ghost?
Well, actually yeah.
But hey, were trying to learn
from it and grow, right?
Yeah, yeah. Definitely.
Because I wouldnt want
to be someone whos stuck
and couldnt move on.
Im really sorry I said that.
No, its fine. Really.
Anyways, I really should
be going.
Thank you for this.
Oh, yeah.
But... Ill see you tomorrow?
Yes.
Alright.
Hey, by the way, I think the
camellia tree needs some love.
Its yellowing and browning
at the tips.
You might want to call in
an arborist.
Oh, yeah. Will do.
Anna, this was nice.
Yes, it was.
Despite of all our history
and drama...
well, you know, failed
engagement, no big deal.
You are my best friend.
And I dont want to imagine
a life where...
I dont want a life
where were not friends.
Me neither.
Good.
[sighs]
[jazz music playing]
Oh, this was New
Years Eve 1923.
Charlie took me to the top of
Pikes Peak and we danced
under the moonlight and
then well... he asked me
to marry him.
Mmm.
Im sure he missed you terribly.
Oh, he better have.
[laughs]
What do you think his life
was like after you?
I dont know.
I always thought hed be
a great teacher
but he worried he wasnt
smart enough.
I suppose youll find out soon
enough when youre reunited.
Oh, wow. Your whole house
was so gorgeous.
Wait a minute, is this furniture
still here?
Yeah, in the basement.
What if we staged the rooms
similar to this
for the open house?
Oh, Id love that.
And before you start asking me
for help moving furniture,
consider Elliots got
some mighty big muscles.
Noted.
And also, we can frame
some photos of you
and hang them around the house.
Oh, raise the property value?
And, if its ok with you, I
could frame a photo of Charlie.
Id like that.
Lets uh, group the armchairs
together here,
make your hard work on the
fireplace the focal point.
Ok.
I think theres a rug upstairs
that will tie this all together.
What? What is it?
Nothing.
I just uh, I like seeing
this passionate side of you.
Youre very creative.
Thanks.
I like feeling this way.
Well, that mantle is not gonna
fix itself, so...
Yeah.
Valentino is doing quite
the job.
And jeepers, Im blind by the
torches you two are carrying.
You have to tell him
how you feel.
No, Ill scare him away.
Plus, Im not even sure
how I feel.
Oh, youre not? Really?
Whats with you, sister?
Its like every time you start
to feel something
you shut it down.
Well, I guess Im not the best
at expressing my emotions.
Well, if you cant express it
then write it down.
Ive got boxes of love letters
to and from Charlie.
Oh, Im not much of a writer.
Dont I know it.
Your love letter
would probably be
a cartoon of a heart followed by
a question mark.
[laughs]
Yeah.
If you were to write Elliot,
what would you say?
Mmm, uh...
Id say that hes both
the most normal person
and the most extraordinary
person Ive ever met.
Id say that hes the first
person I ever felt seen by.
And that I love seeing him.
Id say that I was worried
that hed get tired of me,
bored with me.
Worried that I somehow
would ruin us like I did before.
Ill get a pen and paper.
No!
Im not writing that.
Hey, Im just about done.
Maybe a half day or so
left here.
But I wanted to give you
a sneak peek.
Oh. Yeah, it looks beautiful.
Thank you.
Thanks. Its a labor of love.
Hey, do you need any more help
with the, you know, furniture?
Staging?
Oh, thank you, but no,
I think Im good.
I just uh, I need to go
pick up a few key items
to bring the whole
room together.
You know, the antique shop
on the boardwalk,
they might have all that.
Oh, yeah. Good suggestion.
Ill check it out.
[Ruby] Hes asking you out,
Einstein.
Is he?
Whatd you say?
I said... um, well, I was going
to say that I uh, well,
youre probably busy
but would you like to go
antiquing with me?
Yeah, sure. I think
that would be great.
Great. Ill go clean up.
[cheerful music]
This place is amazing.
Oh, this doorknob would be
perfect for the parlor.
And this vase.
I mean, this would be great
in the hall
under the painting
of whats her name.
Ruby, you bozo.
Its Ruby.
Right.
That whole foyer area
is just a dream.
If I had time I would restore
all of the antique wainscoting.
[Anna] But you have to get
to Boston.
Yeah. [clears throat]
I uh... I guess.
But the historical designation
is taking forever.
But you think itll pass?
Im not sure.
Im fighting hard but I might
be just the king of lost causes.
Yep.
Hows it going?
Oh, I honestly dont know.
Well, what about you?
Do you see anything
you like in here?
Are you kidding?
I see my whole life,
the silverware,
the perfume bottles.
they even have a typewriter
like the one Charlie bought me.
It cost him two weeks salary,
but...
He wanted me to take
my writing seriously.
He wanted me to take
myself seriously.
Hey.
Are we done here?
Um...
Yeah, were done.
Yeah, were done.
Alright.
Hi.
I love the fall season.
Nothing like a stroll
on the boardwalk, huh?
Charlie and I used to come here.
Hey, do you remember when
we used to come here?
Ferris wheel and funnel cake?
That feels like
another lifetime.
Some things never change.
We were so young.
Hey, were still young!
Im 125.
[Boothkeep] Step right up.
Step right up.
Try your luck at
the Pumpkin House.
Enough with the phone already.
Hey.
You know how I never did win you
that giant panda
you had your heart set on?
Its never too late.
[fireworks explode]
Here you go, sir.
Thank you.
Ok, youve got this.
Alright, come on, come on,
come on, come on.
-Woo!
-Hey!
-Yes!
-Yeah!
One more!
Last one.
Are you ready?
Yes!
Ill take that one
right there, please.
Thank you.
Here you are.
At long last.
Well, how could I ever
repay you?
Are you hungry?
Are you thinking funnel cake?
I was thinking more like...
The Carlyle.
The Carlyle it is.
[jazz music plays]
Im just a fool, a fool
[clears throat]
Oh, Im sorry.
Old habits die hard.
Thats ok, you know?
You can steal my French fries
just like you did
when we came here on
our very first date.
And like you have every
single time
weve gone out to eat
since then.
Well, thank you.
Youre welcome.
But I just dont understand
why, if you want fries,
you dont just order them.
Because I- I dont want
my own fries.
I just want to share yours.
Oh.
Um... hey, would you excuse me
for a minute?
Yeah.
Ill be right back.
Whats happening?
I dont know.
Hes hot, then hes cold, but
he flirts, then he pulls away...
Maybe hes just playing
hard to get.
Or maybe hes just
not interested.
Whats that?
Its a charge card.
Its like money.
So youre gonna pay
for dinner
and then sulk out of here
all forlorn.
No, we wont leave
here defeated.
Ask him to dance.
No!
Dont look at me like that.
Whatre you doing?
Getting you to the dance floor.
Ruby, whatre you- come back!
[whispers] You...
Whatre you doing?
Oh, um... Im just...
Go on, ask him to dance.
Ask her to dance.
Come on. Make this a moment
to remember.
Take her in your arms-
Would you like to dance?
You know, for old times sake?
Id love to.
And I swear I will share
all my heart with you.
I want you to see,
I cant.
I cant. Im sorry.
-I think we should go.
-Im just a fool...
[upbeat music]
Is it going to be ok?
Is it going to be ok?
Its old, its nearing
the end of its life.
Well, is there anything
we can do for it?
Theres nothing to do.
Thats the cycle of life.
We all have to let go
at some point.
Thank you for coming.
Hey, no problem.
[melancholy music]
Ruby, Im sorry.
Ill plant a new tree.
I dont want a new tree.
I want this tree.
Charlies tree.
The last time I saw him
he brought me flowers
but I didnt take them.
He dropped them here.
And they grew into this tree?
Ruby, its gonna be ok--
No, its not ok.
I broke a good mans heart
and I never got the chance
to say Im sorry.
I hurt him and I was selfish.
I was always selfish,
and Charlie was the one person
who saw more in me.
Who saw good in me.
I see good in you, too.
Thank you.
So the open house is tomorrow.
Anything else we need to do?
Just buy some water bottles
and candy to have around.
Water bottles and candy?
What kind of sad shindig
is this?
Well, it isnt a shindig.
But it could be one.
Youre selling a house
designed to entertain in.
So entertain!
[gasps] Everythings already
decorated 20s
so what if we made it
a 20s-themed event?
A real Gatsby affair.
There isnt enough time.
Oh, come on.
Ive thrown bigger parties
with less notice.
Well, I already have
so much to do.
Oh, but you wont do a thing.
I can work your phone,
Ill take care of everything.
Tinkling jazz,
speakeasy drinks...
Ooh, shrimp toast.
A party for the ages.
Except its not a party.
Its an open house.
Its quiet, simple...
Ok, a quiet simple-themed
open house
with a few drinks and noshes.
And you wont go overboard?
Why, me? Oh, Id never.
Fine.
[phone dings]
Oh.
Ugh, I have to go meet my dad.
Hes been texting me all day
about why Terrence saw Elliot
at the house.
Ooh, family drama?
Can I come?
[bell dings]
Have a great day.
Hi.
Querida.
Whats this I hear about Elliot
working on the house?
And nice to meet you, too.
Well, I- I just couldnt let
that beautiful mantle piece
remain damaged.
Im paying Elliot
out of my fee.
Well, this isnt about
the money, Anna.
This is about you
turning over a new page,
but instead you keep turning
back to an old one.
Because theres something...
there.
I... theres still
something between us.
I understand its hard
to let go,
and you and Elliot were together
a long time,
but honey, you cant renovate
a tear down.
Dad, look, everythings
under control.
The open house is gonna be
one of a kind.
A 1920s-themed shindig.
[claps]
Creative. I like it.
I knew you had it in you.
Oh.
Alright, querida.
Ive gotta run.
Wait, I thought we were
having coffee.
Im sorry, clients are waiting.
Well, thats my dad.
What do you think?
I think if reincarnation exists
I know where my dad
ended up.
[laughs]
Hey. Sorry Im late.
I was stuck at the Historical
Society all day.
Oh, its ok.
Did they make a decision?
No. No, theyre busy distracted
with some big retail centre
thats taking top billing.
But tomorrow is my day.
Well, I hope it goes well.
Thank you.
Also, I just want to clear
the air immediately.
I read your letter.
What letter?
This letter.
It was beautiful.
And Ive never seen you write
in cursive before.
Uh... well, I uh...
I wanted to make it special.
Well, thank you
for sharing it.
I didnt know a lot of this.
And when I was reading it
I realized
I didnt know what
I meant to you.
Really?
Well, that breaks my heart.
Because you meant everything
to me,
and I should have told you
a long time ago.
Because Ive thought it
all these years.
I still do.
So it kind of sounds like
maybe you...
you want to give us
another sh*t?
Yeah.
I do.
I want that, too.
A part of me does.
There is another part of me
thats worried.
I know, and youre moving
to Boston soon.
I guess I just need some time
to think.
Of course.
[knocking]
-Hey.
-Hey.
Well, Im pretty much done.
I just want to come back
and double check
everything in the daylight.
Great. Well, thank you.
How much do I owe you?
Nothing.
No, this is on me.
This is a very special place
and I feel like its the house
from your drawing
come to life, so...
Yeah, me too.
Well, good luck tomorrow
at the hearing.
What time is it?
9:00.
Oh, then can I come?
I have my open house at noon
but Id love to be there
to support you.
Yeah, Id love that.
You can comfort me when Im
rejected for the third time.
[laughs]
Just kidding.
I think its a win.
Anna, you understand why
Im hesitant about us.
I do.
But Im also hopeful.
Goodnight.
Oh, goodnight.
[door closes]
[hopeful music]
Its all happening!
Nothings for sure.
Yes, it is.
I saw his eyes
and I can feel it.
Somethings shifting in me.
Somethings unsticking.
Well, maybe youll be
with Charlie soon.
Whats wrong?
Oh, just...
I always wanted to believe
Charlie waited for me
but I also wanted him
to be happy.
To have love.
Part of me wanted him to have
found someone else and moved on.
Move on from you? Impossible.
[laughs]
Right answer, sweetheart.
But the truth is...
Im afraid that Ill cross over
and I wont find him waiting.
Maybe I havent wanted to cross
over for that very reason.
Hmm.
Oh, Anna, Im ready to go.
I dont want to be
alone anymore.
As much as youve made this
house feel like a home again.
I dont belong here.
Im also scared.
I wish I could hug you.
Me too.
A hundred years is a long time
without a hug.
Well, how about we dance?
Really?
Yeah. You can teach me
the Charleston.
Absolutely! Oh, one second.
-Alright. Are you ready?
-Yes.
[The Charleston playing]
So, you go backwards
with your left foot.
Yes.
Left. Oh, youve got it!
Now, add in the arms.
[laughs]
Get free with it.
Get weird.
[Ruby] Isnt this a ball?
I just love it.
Ok, so right, back.
Shes lost it.
[typing message]
Wait til you see
this shindig later.
Youre gonna plop.
What?
Terrence is having his open
house the same time as ours.
And hes doing champagne
and hors doeuvres.
Oh, that weasel.
My dad must have told him
about our plans
and hes trying to outdo us.
So well just have to make our
open house bigger and better.
Well, not bigger.
Maybe not even better.
We cant go overboard.
By the way, I got your photos
back from the framer.
I was thinking we should put it
near your portrait.
Oh, its beautiful.
Alright, I gotta get going.
I gotta get to the hearing.
But I feel like I should stay
and help prep.
No, go. Everythings taken
care of here.
Youre gonna be astounded.
Oh, well, no, dont astound me
too much.
I mean it, Ruby.
This needs to go well.
Okay.
As for the location of
the proposed retail centre
the plans are still
under review
pending the environmental
impact report.
Sorry, these meetings drag.
Oh, no worries.
And our next agenda item is
whether the Fletcher Building
is of significant historical
merit to warrant preservation.
Now, we have thoroughly debated
this proposal
and are prepared
to take a vote...
right after a short recess.
[phone dings]
Will you excuse me?
Yeah.
Dad, whats going on?
Anna, where are you?
Im downtown.
Well Im at your listing.
Ill be there at 11:30.
Everything is under control.
Really?
Then why did I get a call saying
your company credit card
has been maxed out?
And then I come here
to find chaos.
Two caterers fighting
over the kitchen,
a whole bar and bartending crew
hired, a six-piece jazz band?
And whats with this video
of you dancing and-
dancing and talking to yourself?
What video?
Terrence came by your listing
last night,
saw you acting out of sorts, was
concerned and reached out to me.
Yeah, I bet he did.
Ok, Im coming right now.
[uneventful music]
Hey.
I took care of it.
I sent everyone home and
cancelled the open house.
Cancelled, why?
Because my reputation
is on the line,
and Im not gonna have people
show up for a disaster.
Im sorry, Dad.
No, Im sorry.
This- this was too much.
I should have started you
off smaller.
So whatre you gonna do?
Im giving it to Terrence.
And as for you, maybe you should
shadow me a while.
Get a better feel for the job.
Hey, what happened?
Did you get approved?
Yeah, we got approved.
What happened to you?
You just left.
This was important to me
and I thought you said
you wanted to be supportive.
No, I- I do. I did.
I... I sent you a text.
Uh... "gotta get to the house".
Thats not super communicative,
Anna.
I know, Im sorry, but there
was an emergency here.
I... I botched
the open house.
Or, it wasnt me but it...
But- but what?
But nothing.
Anna, theres clearly been
something going on with you
and whatever it is
you can tell me.
Except I cant.
Why not?
Because I just cant, Im sorry.
This is really complicated.
Its complicated?
This is like Im having
a flashback.
Youre- you disappear.
You pull away from me.
Youre distant.
Its not that.
It feels like that.
It feels exactly like
it used to feel.
It feels like you dont know
what you want.
It feels like nothings changed.
So, what?
Youre just gonna leave?
Youre just gonna quit?
No, Im not the one
who quits, Anna.
You quit.
And maybe thats for the best
because maybe were something
that should be quit.
Maybe were just two people
who love each other dearly
and are always going to be
a lost cause.
Ruby?
Ruby?
Ruby?
Ruby. Why?
You knew how much
this meant to me.
You knew how much
I needed this.
I knew how much you thought
you needed this,
but did you even
want this job?
I wanted to get
my life together.
I just wanted something
in a time
where it feels like
I have nothing.
Anna, Im sorry.
No, Im sorry
for trusting you.
I was really just trying
to help.
Were you?
Or were you just trying to throw
yourself one last big hurrah?
Youre saying I did this for me?
Im saying its in character.
After all, you did describe
yourself as selfish.
Well, I might be selfish
but youre stingy.
Stingy? Do tell.
Yeah, youre stingy.
Stingy with love,
stingy with life.
You float through living
because youre so scared
to get attached to anything.
And youre attached
too much, Ruby!
You should let go.
You should go, because nobody
wants you here anymore.
[melancholy music]
Ruby, wait.
Charlie, Ive been so afraid
all these years
that you wont be there with me
when I cross over.
I cant stay here anymore.
Theres nothing here for me.
So whatever happens
itll need to be enough that
I love you and always will.
Even if Ill never get to be
with you again.
[Anna] Ruby, where are you?
Ruby, are you here?
Please come out,
lets talk this through.
Ruby, Im snooping through your
things so come out and stop me.
Ruby pie, you believe that
there are people
"you only meet on stage
or screen
"or in the pages of a book
that can never exist in life.
"Then with all her wit
and sprit, Ruby Baker
proves that wrong."
F. Scott Fitzgerald.
You have a letter
from Fitzgerald?
Unbelievable.
And one from
Josephine Baker.
Ruby, as always your notes
are the finest prose I know.
"Why are you wasting time
scribbling to me
"instead of working on your
novel? Hemingway.
This is from Hemingway.
[phone rings]
Hey, Dad.
I have good news for you.
Ive decided to give you
another sh*t
and Ive found you
a condo to sell.
New construction,
turn key.
Ok. And what about
the house?
Terrence already found a buyer.
Who?
Some shell company is buying it
as a tear-down.
They sign tomorrow.
No, Dad, please-
Im sorry.
You cant get attached.
Check your email
for the condo listing.
I love you.
No, Dad--
[melancholy music]
Ruby, please come out!
The house is gonna get torn down
and I dont know what to do.
[teary] Please tell me
what to do.
[hopeful music]
Hey.
Are you buying
the Baker home?
Yes. Anna,
whatre you doing?
Im making sure weve disclosed
any encumbrances a buyer
might take on.
Whatre you talking about?
There are no encumbrances.
Except for the property
potentially being declared
a historical site.
What?
I stopped by
the historical preservation
society this morning
and I filed to have
the Baker house
declared a historical landmark.
On what grounds?
On the grounds of the house
being the Baker estate
designed by famed architect
Arthur Salkin
for the Baker family,
including Ruby Baker,
a 1920s socialite.
In that house she hosted
Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Chaplin.
And since I presented letters
of said people to prove that,
the application is now pending.
Pending.
Pending doesnt mean anything.
These applications get rejected
all the time.
True, but it takes time
to reject or approve them.
And in that time no work
can be done on the property.
And if it does pass then
any work on the Baker house
has to be done under strict
historical guidelines.
Luckily I know a great restorer.
Anna, what was that?
I gave you a sh*t and you
turned it against me.
Im sorry, but I did
what I think is right here.
And I know its easier
to just tear it down
and build something new
in its place.
To not get attached.
Thats not how I wanna
live my life.
I finally know what I want,
and thats to pour myself
into something,
even if its a lost cause
because who knows?
Dad, I love you so much
but Im not you and I
dont wanna be you.
I wanna be me.
I dont want your company.
Give it to Terrence.
What I do want is a relationship
with you.
A real one.
One that were both heard.
And Elliot is gone,
and I highly doubt
that hes coming back
but if he did... Id like
your support.
Mi amor, vente paca.
[emotional music]
Anna?
[knocking]
Anna?
[knocking]
Anna? Are you here?
I just came to get my tools
before I head to Boston.
What? No, no.
You cant.
No, Elliot!
Elliot!
Dont go.
No, you and Anna are meant
to be together.
You dont want to make
this mistake, believe me.
[smash]
He was the love of my life.
Just like Anna is the love
of yours.
Elliot.
Whatre you doing here?
I forgot my tools.
Fletchers been approved
so I came to get them
before heading to Boston but-
No, but-
Can you tell me why you have
a picture of my great uncle?
Your what?
Charlie Ward.
I never met him but
Ive seen old photos.
This is him.
Supposedly he was
the best of men.
A chauffeur, a w*r hero.
He lost the love of his life
and he remained a bachelor
after that.
But he became a teacher.
He lived well.
He touched a lot
of peoples lives.
Um...
Can you please excuse me
for just one minute?
Please dont leave, ok?
Just... please.
[door slams]
He waited for me.
Of course he did.
And now Ill be with him again.
Just like youll be
with Elliot.
Ruby?
Whats happening?
Dont you see, Anna?
Its all connected.
Me and Charlie,
you and Elliot.
Its your fate- our fate,
that has brought us together.
This is what Ive been
waiting for.
But what will I do
without you?
Oh, Ive taught you
the steps, sister.
Now its up to you
to dance them.
And thank you.
For what?
For being my friend.
Everybody needs a friend.
And youll always have me
in spirit.
[laughs]
I feel that.
Me too.
Go.
My sweet Charlie.
That was Charlie.
That was my uncle Charlie.
Yeah.
How is this even possible?
Well, I told you it was gonna
be hard to explain.
But Ill explain it all
if you give me a chance.
If you give us
one more chance.
Because I love you,
and Ill always love you.
Ok, well that was-
that was my speech,
if you have any thoughts.
Yes, I do.
I liked your speech,
and I know we have
a lot of history,
and we have a lot of work to do
but I wanna do the work.
Because we dont quit.
We restore.
So lets just restore us.
[romantic music]
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost (2023)
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