01x01 - A Father

[bunniefuu]

Mr. Tomine, we'd like you to

identify this wine as best as you can.

[SNIFFS]

[MR. TOMINE, IN JAPANESE] Wine.

It is my whole life.

I am the best at what I do.

[SNIFFS]

At least I thought I was.

And then I met her.

[GONG CHIMES]

I didn't expect it at all.

[ADULT, IN FRENCH] Wait.

[DOOR CLOSES]

[METAL CLANKING]

[UTENSILS CLATTER]

Melon?

Pear?

- Celery?

- [UTENSILS CLATTER]

Linden.

Litchi.

Peach.

Apple.

I don't know.

[ADULT] Think.

- Can I have some more?

- No.

- Please.

- [UTENSILS CLATTER]

[PLATE WOBBLES]

[ADULT] I said no.

Think.

[SNIFFS]

[WATER BABBLING]

[ADULT] Camille.

Focus.

[SIGHS]

- [BIRDS CHIRPING]

- [ADULT] Try to envision the taste.

[EXHALES]

[ADULT] It's in your head.

[EXHALES]

You know it.

[PANTING]

[ADULT] Think.

[CHIRPING CONTINUES]

Moss?

I can't hear you.

Moss from a tree, I mean.

- [UTENSILS CLATTER]

- [BOWL DRAGS ON TABLE]

[ADULT] Good work, Camille.

Well done.

That's all for today.

- [FOOTSTEPS DEPART]

- [SIGHS]

[EXHALES]

[THUNDER RUMBLES]

- [BYSTANDER] Cigarette?

- No, thank you.

["LA FEMME" PLAYING]

[PATRONS CHATTERING]

[SCREAMS]

[FRIEND] I'm so glad you came, Camille.

- [CAMILLE] Happy birthday, beautiful.

- [KISSES]

- [FRIEND] Hey! What's up? [SPEAKS FRENCH]

- [FRIEND 2 SPEAKING FRENCH]

- [BARTENDER] Good evening.

- Good evening.

- [BARTENDER] What can I get you?

- A glass of water, please.

- Is that all?

- That's all.

- Ice?

- With ice.

[BARTENDER] Okay.

[PEOPLE CHATTERING]

There you go. Careful with that.

[CHUCKLES]

[CHATTERING CONTINUES]

[PATRON] Camille? Camille Léger?

Uh, yes Sorry, but

Of course, you don't recognize me.

Uh, we met at a book

fair seven years ago.

You signed your book for me.

- I was 15 back then.

- Fifteen years old?

- Yes.

- Okay.

You know, I only had one book on

my bedside table and it was yours.

I kept it during all

my years in high school.

I grew up with your book.

- Grew up with my book. Great.

- [CHUCKLES]

Yes. So, have you written another book?

Uh, no.

Well, yes, but my publisher,

who is no longer my publisher,

refused everything I sent him.

- Ah.

- But it's fine, I understand.

I was going in circles.

I was always writing the same

things, but not as well, so, uh

Okay. So, what are you up to now?

Well, I'm trying to find myself.

- I'm still searching. [CHUCKLES]

- Yeah, I understand.

And you?

Um, I'm a musician and I

just started my own label.

- Ah, nice.

- Yes.

[GIGGLES] Sorry, but you're

You're even more

beautiful than I remember.

I'm really happy to see you again.

I am happy too.

Um,

I'm Julien.

Hi, Julien.

[CHUCKLES]

- Wait, wait. [GIGGLES]

- What?

Easy! You don't waste time, do you?

You know the saying, "A moment

lost is a moment lost forever."

- Wait. Did I say that? [CHUCKLES]

- Yes. [CHUCKLES]

You're a clever one, aren't you?

- Maybe.

- [BOTH CHUCKLE]

[CELL PHONE RINGING]

Ah.

- Wait for me, I'll be back. Promise.

- Yes, okay.

[RINGING CONTINUES]

Hello?

Hello?

[ADULT] Camille, it's me.

Your dad. [INHALES]

- Can you hear me, Camille?

- I can hear you.

[BREATHING HEAVILY]

I-I'd like to see you.

The sooner the better.

Sorry [SIGHS]

but you can't just barge

back into my life and expect

Listen [BREATHING

HEAVILY] I'm not well.

In fact, not well at all. The doctors

say I don't have much time left.

What do you mean, "not much time left"?

[COUGHING] I'm going to die, Camille.

Come. Come to Tokyo. I'll

take care of everything.

Hold on.

I might be able to come next week.

No. Tonight.

What? No, I can't just

I've booked you a plane

ticket. Check your inbox.

It doesn't work like that.

You can have a go at

me all you like later.

I'll listen to everything

you have to say.

[CONTINUES BREATHING HEAVILY]

- [WHEEZING]

- I have to think about it.

So think.

But think fast.

[SIGHS]

[DANCE MUSIC PLAYING]

[PATRONS CHATTERING]

Are you okay?

Uh, yes, I'm fine.

- What is that?

- A little pick-me-up.

A special drink of mine: tequila,

gin, vodka and a dash of rum.

- Ah, yes. No kidding.

- Yep.

It's nice but, actually, I

don't really drink alcohol.

It's complicated.

Do you mind if I drink?

No.

Are you crazy or what?

I told you

[GASPS]

[GRUNTS]

Red What

- Feeling better?

- Yes.

What happened?

Let's just say I drank

something a bit too strong.

What?

Don't worry, it's a guy, quite young.

He surprised me with a kiss

and a mouthful of

alcohol, that little punk.

Ah. Quite young? What do you mean?

- Twenty-two years old.

- Twenty-two years old?

That's great.

It's better than a

40-year-old married man

with two kids, like the last guy.

You know, it would be better for you

if you hung out with men your age.

[BOTH] Guys who want to build something.

Yes I know, Mom.

He called.

Alexandre.

He is sick. He wants to

see me as soon as possible.

Sick?

Are we sure about that?

What do you mean?

[INHALES] It may be a trick

to make you go see him.

Mom, stop it, please.

[CELL PHONE BEEPS]

What's the problem?

We've already talked

about that [SIGHS]

- but you know your father is

- Yes, I know.

Let me think about it. Don't

complicate things, okay?

He's manipulative, Camille.

[SIGHS] I'm going to take a shower.

[SIGHS] He bought me a plane

ticket. The flight is at midnight.

He disappears for years,

and with one phone call,

you run back to him?

Did you forget how

upset you were with him?

How can I forget, Mom? You're

always there to remind me.

Listen, don't take it

personally but I have to go.

It's my last chance to

get answers from him.

Oh.

- Camille.

- [SIGHS]

No, I won't change my

mind and yes, I love you.

[KISSES]

[DOOR CLOSES]

[SECURITY GATE BUZZES]

Mrs. Léger.

- Can I take your bag?

- I'm fine, thank you.

Please take a seat, ma'am.

We're about to take off.

[WHIRS]

[ELEVATOR DINGS]

[POP MUSIC PLAYING]

[PATRONS CHATTERING, LAUGHING]

[LAUGHTER, CHATTERING CONTINUE]

[IN JAPANESE] Are you Mr. Issei Tomine?

Ah, so it's you, Miss Sayaka,

from the famous Konoe family.

- Would you like a drink?

- That's very kind of you.

But, I think it's a waste of time,

even with a polite smile.

I only came to stop my

parents from bugging me.

My friends are waiting for me,

so let's get this over with.

My mother told me about you.

You're the one who guesses

wines when you taste them.

Not just that, but if you like.

What's the point?

The wine name is labeled on the bottle.

You are just sniffing around like a dog.

Sayaka.

It's true that you're beautiful.

But you're just superficial

and empty inside.

I'm not interested in someone who

judges people without knowing them.

I will tell your mother that

it was delightful to meet you,

but the chemistry wasn't there.

Now, I'll be off.

[CELL PHONE BUZZES]

Hello.

[PERSON] Mr. Tomine,

I have some bad news.

[INHALES]

Bon appétit.

Bon appétit.

Mmm. [CHUCKLES]

[PERSON] Mrs. Konoe told

us that you met Sayaka.

Yes.

She said that it was

delightful to meet you,

but the chemistry wasn't there.

[PERSON CHUCKLES]

Too bad.

By the way,

my enology teacher passed away today.

You know, the Frenchman, Mr. Léger.

[PERSON] Oh.

You should have told us.

We would have arranged

this dinner another time.

How do you feel, Issei?

He was old and sick.

But it's rather strange

I don't understand at all

why you are so into wine.

Honoka.

You're 29 years old,

but still rely on your parents.

Your apartment and car all belong to us.

With all due respect,

the car was a graduation

gift from my grandfather.

And although our family

owns the apartment,

I pay rent every month.

You were a brilliant student

and your future was promising.

Yet, why do you want to work in

the unprofitable wine industry?

- What were you thinking?

- You don't have to worry.

I know what I'm doing.

[HONOKA] And I don't

know why you always insist

on cooking for us on Thursdays

when Mrs. Kinu cooks perfectly well.

[SIGHS] Because it makes Dad happy.

[CHUCKLES]

[HONOKA SCOFFS]

It's too salty.

There is no way I can finish it.

- [RAIN PATTERING]

- [THUNDER RUMBLING]

- [CAMILLE] Hello.

I'm Luca Inglese, a

friend of your father's.

I have some terrible news.

Your father d*ed this morning

while you were traveling.

I'm so sorry.

Come on.

[SIGHS]

[ENGINE STARTS]

[LUCA] I'll take you

to your father's place,

but can we grab a bite

to eat before that?

You must be starving. Is that okay?

Yeah.

[PEOPLE CHATTERING]

[SERVERS GREET IN JAPANESE]

- Just "Welcome."

No, that's "irasshai mase,"

but the rest I'm not sure.

I forgot you grew up here.

- You used to speak it.

- [CAMILLE] I understand more than I speak.

Shihainin means "boss."

He said to me, "Here you are, boss."

Yeah, this is my restaurant.

One of my restaurants.

- [LUCA SPEAKS ITALIAN]

[SIGHS] You can afford a new car.

It has sentimental value.

I used to do deliveries

with it when I started.

So you have no idea who I am?

Your dad never told you about me?

[CAMILLE] Last time I spoke

to him was 11 years ago.

He called for my high school graduation,

said "good job," and then hung up.

Nobody's perfect.

But, do you want to talk about him?

- No.

- [GRUNTS]

Miyabi, this is Camille.

Alexandre's daughter.

So sorry. I admired him so much.

Thank you.

[LUCA] Miyabi is my head sommelier.

She has an incredible talent.

Came all the way from L.A.

But we don't hold it against her.

The wine Miyabi is

holding is very special.

Your father unearthed it in

Spain. No one ever heard of it.

The guy out there has, uh, three acres.

He doesn't really want to sell

his production, but his wine,

out of this world.

[SIGHS] Alexandre taught me everything.

He was a genius.

I owe him everything.

[CAMILLE CLEARS THROAT]

I'm sorry,

I'm talking about a

guy I love, and you

[SIGHS]

No one can be a piece

of sh*t to everyone.

I understand you don't want

to hear about Alexandre.

But we need to talk

about your inheritance.

I don't think you realize

what's ahead of you.

It's okay. I'm used to

expect nothing from him,

and that's not going to change now.

Of course. [INHALES]

The reading of the will

is tomorrow morning.

He never liked to waste time.

Everything always had

to be right now with him.

And the funeral, the cremation,

will be tomorrow afternoon.

Right. Let's relax our

taste buds, shall we?

Taste this. Tell me what you think.

No, thanks. I don't drink.

Jet lag?

No.

I don't drink at all.

At all?

I don't drink alcohol. I never do.

No kidding. Not even a drop?

[LUCA SIGHS]

Camille, I am sorry but I cannot stay.

There will be someone waiting

for you. His name is Yusuke.

- Thank you, Luca.

- See you tomorrow.

- Yes.

- [CRICKETS CHIRPING]

[IN JAPANESE] It's nice to meet you.

[YUSUKE] Your room is ready.

[CELL PHONE RINGING]

[SIGHS]

- [IN FRENCH] Hello?

- [CAMILLE'S MOM] Did you arrive safely?

Yes.

You could have called.

How was the flight?

I was in a private jet.

[LAUGHS]

Of course you were.

He can't buy you but he tries anyway.

It's pathetic.

Mom, he's dead.

I couldn't see him. I

didn't get here in time.

I'm sorry, honey.

Really.

You shouldn't have gone.

I told you not to go, but

I should have insisted.

He never understood

how fragile you were.

He made promises and

look at the result now.

He's still hurting you

even though he's dead.

Stop messing with me!

You do this every time.

Honey, it's because I

know what's good for you.

I know what's best for you.

No, you don't know what's best for me.

So let me handle it this time.

Do you want me to come?

No, I don't want you to

come. I have to go. Love you.

Okay, call me when you can.

Okay, goodbye. [SIGHS]

[SIGHS]

you know about the will?

Not too much.

The little I know, I am not

allowed to say anything about it.

[IN JAPANESE] Miss

Léger, this way, please.

No.

Good luck.

Please.

[IN FRENCH] Good morning.

I'm François Talion, your father's

lawyer. I'm in charge of his will.

- Hello.

- This is Issei Tomine.

Please, have a seat.

doesn't speak French,

so continue in English,

if you don't mind?

I met your father. Mr.

Léger, your professor,

several months ago at a

dinner party at the embassy.

He asked me to help

him to draw up his will,

which, I must admit,

is somewhat unusual.

Your father's, Mr. Léger's

legacy, is divided into two parts.

The first part, his house

in Tokyo, Seijo 4th Street

You both know it, I think,

is estimated at 750 million yen.

Approximately 7 million dollars.

Would you like me to

convert it into euros?

Second part, financially speaking

at least, the heart of the legacy.

I'm referring to his wine

cellar, to the contents rather.

It holds 87,000 bottles, the

global value of which is est

Sorry, I must point out

that we're dealing with

the biggest private wine

collection in the world.

I don't mean in terms of

quantity of bottles, of course.

But the quality, the rarity.

It's an exceptional collection.

Simply exceptional.

Where was Was I

Yeah. The global value.

148 million dollars,

about 16 billion yen.

Which brings us to the

originality of Mr. Léger's will.

In Mr. Léger's own words,

his wine collection is "The

fruit of a lifetime's work."

And it was crucial for

him that his property

should go to someone able

to appreciate its full value.

That is why he set up

Let's call it a test, to

determine who would inherit it.

A test?

What test?

You are Alexandre Léger's daughter.

Mr. Tomine, on the other hand,

was one of your father's students

and Mr. Léger saw him

as his "Spiritual son."

That's why he wanted you

both to battle it out.

The winner of the three-round test

will inherit the entire estate.

The house and the wine collection.

Sorry. Rounds of what?

[IN JAPANESE] Send him in.

[DOOR OPENS]

[TROLLEY CREAKING]

[SPEAKS JAPANESE]

will both taste this wine blind.

And you have one month to

tell me exactly what it is.

Grape, estate, vintage.

I don't need to spell it out for you.

You're joking.

I do, on occasion, but not now.

Not today, no.

The good news is that in one

month you will taste it again.

[STAMMERS, SIGHS]

Shall we proceed?

Miss Léger?

[IN FRENCH] Please.

This is bullshit. No

way, I'm not doing this.

understand that you wish

to renounce the inheritance?

[IN FRENCH] What? I didn't say that.

Are you even allowed

to do that? Seriously?

laws don't apply here.

So you have to try the wine. Now.

[SIGHS]

[IN FRENCH] This is really bullshit.

Is everything all right, Miss Léger?

Miss Léger?

- Is there a problem?

- I'll do it. I'll do it.

[GASPS]

- [expl*si*n]

- [SCREAMS]

[GASPS, PANTING]

[PANTING CONTINUES]

Oh, my God. Are you okay?

You knew. You f*cking knew! [PANTING]

He made me promise!

Camille, wait.

Camille, please.

Slow down.

I'm sorry.

My mother warned me the man's a sadist.

Did he really have to

humiliate me like this?

I don't give a sh*t about him

or his f*cking money,

or his f*cking wine!

That spiritual f*ck can keep it

all to himself, I don't give a f*ck.

[PANTING]

- [CAMERA SHUTTERS CLICK]

- [JOURNALIST 1, IN JAPANESE] Miss Léger,

what can you tell us

about your father's death?

- [JOURNALISTS CLAMORING]

[JOURNALIST 2, IN JAPANESE] Miss Léger,

could you explain why you are here?

[CLAMORING CONTINUES]

[SHOUTS]

[JOURNALIST 1] Mr. Tomine!

[JOURNALIST 2]

Mr. Tomine! Mr. Issei Tomine!

Could you tell us about the

contents of Mr. Léger's will

and explain why you are here?

I'll announce it publicly soon.

[JOURNALIST 2] Just one word, please.

[CLAMORING CONTINUES]

[GRUNTS]

didn't know you don't drink.

He didn't know anything about me.

[SIGHS] So,

I'm going to the funeral and then

I'm going straight back to France.

I have a message from him to you.

- Not interested.

- It's important, Camille.

No, Luca, it's not. Really.

Right now you're angry,

but when you've calmed down,

please, listen to your

father's message. Okay?

Can we stop somewhere where

I can get something for this?

Oh, come on, we are late.

[SIGHS]

Okay.

Thank you.

[LUCA] You know, Camille, your

father has become quite spiritual

these last few years.

It was his request that we follow

a Buddhist cremation ritual.

[BELL CHIMES]

First row is for the family.

[IN ITALIAN] Goodbye, my friend.

[INHALES]

[ASHES SMOLDERING]

[BIRDS WHISTLING]

[SPEAKING JAPANESE]

What are we doing now?

Spread the ashes in

the lake or something?

Now it's time for okotsu-age.

- What?

- Gathering of the bones.

- You don't know it?

- No.

Only those who were close

to your father attend it.

So I guess I can go home.

No.

[IN FRENCH] sh*t.

You start with the feet

and go all the way up to the top,

so the departed won't end up

standing on his head in the urn.

You see what I mean?

This is why you never

pass sushi around the table

from chopsticks to chopsticks.

It's like eating a corpse.

Are you serious?

- Do I really have to do this?

- Yes.

And because you are family,

you have to go first.

Don't drop the bones.

[SIGHS]

- [SIGHS]

- You're flying back tomorrow morning.

I'll drop you off.

But before you leave, there

is something I want you to see.

- Are you okay?

- [BREATHES HEAVILY]

It's the smell, it's very strong.

I'm okay. [PANTS]

[LUCA] We are in his temple.

I spent nights down

here with your father.

He used to write these little

notes to describe the wines

or mark important dates.

Sometimes they only made sense to him.

He could talk to me

about each wine for hours.

Then, after a while I said,

"Okay, amico mio, but

what about opening it?"

[CHUCKLES]

[SIGHS]

I'll leave you alone.

Take your time.

CHICKEN IN MIN

"THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY"

[CHUCKLES]

TO DRINK WITH CAMILLE WHEN SHE TURNS 18

[SOBBING]

[SPEAKING JAPANESE]

[CELL PHONE RINGS]

MOTHER

[RINGING CONTINUES]

[ALEXANDRE ON RECORDING,

IN FRENCH] Hello, Camille.

I guess you have read my will,

and I imagine you are

undoubtedly mad at me.

You probably think that I'm

twisted, sadistic, toxic

The list goes on.

I know I was a shitty father.

I was wrong for a lot

of things except

Except one thing.

The wine.

[STRAINS, BREATHING HEAVILY]

I was good at that.

I was in my element there.

I don't know what kind

of woman you have become

but you're still my daughter.

[PANTS] Camille, it is in your blood.

You probably lack practice

but your palate is there.

Your sense of smell is there.

[BREATHES HEAVILY] I

called my friend, Philippe.

He's the best.

You can stay at his place

as long as it takes.

He will teach you

everything you need to know.

He owns the domaine.

Do you remember the

domaine where we spent

the holidays when you were little?

We used to practice together,

just the two of us in the cellar,

our secret place.

Wait for me.

Your mom didn't agree with

it, but you didn't care.

Early in the morning, you wanted to go.

Those were the last

moments we spent together.

[GIGGLES]

The blindfold?

[ALEXANDRE] Camille!

Let's focus now, okay?

Yes, Daddy.

Sorry.

And sit up properly.

I know it's silly

because if you're watching

this that means I'm dead.

But through these tests,

I hope that we will get to

know each other a little.

And maybe one day, who knows

you will be able to forgive me.

Stay, please.

Do it for us.

[SOBS]

[SNIFFLES]