The Backwoods (Bosque de sombras)

- Everything all right, Lucy? - This heat's wiping me out.

Wind the window down if you like.

Forget it, it's even hotter outside.

At least there's not much traffic.

I'm not surprised. Who'd want to go out on a day like this?

Oh, come on, don't be like that.

Do you still have a headache?

Yeah. Keeps coming and going, it won't get out.

Smoking is not gonna help it.

Cigarettes are the only thing that eases it a bit.

Don't worry so much about me. All I need is a good night's sleep.

Could you pass me one of those cigarettes, please?

Just soak up that peace and quiet.

Pitstop.

Lost in the civilization for a couple of days.

Let's see and stretch our legs.

Yeah, yeah, good idea. Are you coming?

No, thanks. I'm sick of following him.

- Are you sure? - Yeah, go on, I'll be fine.

- What is this place? - I've never stopped here before.

- Are you all right? - Yeah, yeah, fine.

- Are you coming? - I'm shattered.

The less we get caught up, the sooner we'll get there.

Women are not so enthusiastic.

- Yours isn't coming either? - No.

Hello!

We'll have a couple of glasses of vino.

Oh, that's all we fucking need! Lester!

Paul, we should be going, it's getting late.

Yeah.

No. I pay this time.

You were taking forever.

The old boy thinks we should all go in my car.

Says this one won't make it along the track.

I'm not leaving this here, no way.

I'd listen to him. They have good instincts about stuff like that.

- The car'll be fine. Let's just go. - Alright.

I hope it's still there when I get back.

Who's going to steal it out here? It's safe enough.

It better be.

You want to get yourself one of these. Take you anywhere you want.

Built like a tank.

Safe as houses. If you want kids, there's plenty of room for the kids.

We're almost there.

See the river? Down there.

- What do you think? - I think it's great.

I try to work on it every chance I can.

And what about the location?

You feel you can completely breathe.

Why don't you open the door and we can show them the inside?

Good idea.

You're incapable of enjoying nature even for a minute, are you?

Thank you, I think we're going to get sick of it.

Here, take it, it won't bite.

Look at this beauty. I got this last year.

Feel how smooth it is.

If you two aren't going to help, you can at least get out of the way.

So, what do you think of the sitting room?

- You converted this? - Yeah! Yeah, used to be the stables.

You still think this is a crazy idea?

I'm telling you, you should come and live here.

We could set up a company again, like we did in London...

Are you two going to start talking about work again?

You've been going on about that all week.

Well, if it's bothering him, then he should say something, shouldn't he?

I'm not bothered. I'm...

Did I miss something?

I was about to finally convince your husband

that you should move here.

Thank you, but I think I prefer civilization.

Oh, you too? I support the motion!

You don't want to end up like in The Little House on the Prairie.

God forbid it.

Don't say my darling Michael Landon has got angry.

- It's freezing in here. - Yeah, come on, get in here, quick.

I feel awful. Completely exhausted.

- Yeah, too many kilometres. - Too much Paul.

- And she's so nice... - Don't be like that.

You know he's investing a lot in this place.

Oh, that's better, it feels so good lying down.

It sounds like they've made it up.

Just as well. I couldn't take another supper like that one.

- Shall we turn off the light? - Sure.

Things are going to be a bit better when we get some time on our own.

We've been travelling by car for a week. I can't take any more driving.

- You don't really feel like it? - No, it's not that, but...

Look, I can't think right now, let's talk about it tomorrow, OK?

Yeah.

Listen to that.

- They'll hear us. - Is it him or her? I can't tell.

Really, I'm tired and I've still got an awful headache.

What's wrong?

I don't know. I feel uncomfortable.

Shit, Norman, I said no.

Change of air would do us both good.

Do you think that things are different just because we're here?

Do you feel different? Because I don't.

- What do you feel? - You know how I feel.

No, I don't know. I don't know anything.

- Why did you walk in like that? - What?

In the bar. Why did you walk in like that?

What do you mean?

You knew that everyone would look at you and I'd see it.

- You did it to fuck with me. - Are you serious?

- What time is it? - 6:30. Go back to sleep.

- What are you doing up at this time? - I'm going hunting with Paul.

Hunting? You?

- It'll be getting dark again soon! - Coming.

- How are you getting on with that shotgun? - It's heavy.

It's good to feel the weight.

Then you know it's there and you use it when you need it.

- You sound like a proper hunter. - I am a proper hunter.

My grandfather first took me when I was 9. And he learned to shoot from these people.

You stay alert today, even you might bag something.

It's taking all my concentration just to hold this bloody thing.

Oh, to hell with that. You come out with me, you shoot.

You see that path down there? That's a game preserve.

It's isolated around here. Chances are we won't see a soul all day.

Are you here, Norman, or are you still in bed, pressed up against your wife's ass?

I'm just thinking.

Well, give it a rest. You think here, the prey gets away.

There you are!

You were asleep and I wanted time to myself...

- I'll leave you to it. - No, please, stay, stay.

I don't need to think any more.

- That was a bit of a scene yesterday. - Don't worry about it.

No, thanks. I have a terrible headache.

That's from thinking so much.

Men.

Really, it's so easy to make them happy.

Well, I've forgotten how to do it. Or maybe I don't want to anymore.

Is it that bad?

How do you know that it's something temporary

or if everything's shot to hell for good?

I think you never know... until it happens.

I think it's happening.

I'm telling you,

they're happy. They don't go over things so much.

That doesn't help my headache so much.

Since I met Paul,

not a single night has gone by without thinking

it might be the last one together.

Or the first of the rest of our life.

And here we are, 3 years later.

Do you really want to get rid of that headache?

Come on. Follow me.

- What are you doing? - We're going to have a swim.

The water must be freezing.

What does it take to get you to stop worrying about everything?

- And what if someone sees us? - We're alone.

And if anyone does turn up, we'll brighten his day.

We're gonna take a break.

Lester, you bastard, come here.

Did you know as soon as you shoot a boar...

you have to cut its bollocks off?

Otherwise, the meat tastes bad.

Lester!

Before you aim,

you have to take a deep breath,

enough to last until you fire.

Right now...

there is just him...

and me.

Nothing else exists.

There are hunters and preys, Norman.

That's the only fucking truth in this world.

Where are they? I can't find my knickers.

- Are you sure you were wearing them? - I was wearing them.

We'll probably see a squirrel running about in them in a minute.

I thought shortcuts were supposed to make the journey shorter.

The way back is always harder.

- We're almost there. - Define almost.

What's that?

Looks like a house. Take a look.

Yeah, maybe they can tell us where the hell we are.

Looks like it's abandoned. Let's have a nose inside.

Let's just go, we're already lost, I'm knackered...

We are not fucking lost!

The river's behind those trees. All we've gotta do is follow it.

I'm staying here.

That's typical of you, always on the outside looking in.

Norman!

- What? - Come here!

What is it?

There's something in here.

Yeah, probably a trapped animal.

Animals doesn't lock themselves in, does them?

- Can we get out of here? It stinks. - Come here!

Listen.

You hear that?

Sounds like music.

There's someone in here.

Keep an eye on that dog.

Fuck!

Jesus Christ!

Norman, get over here!

Oh, my God!

You see this?

See the dog bowl with the food?

Norman, get the doll!