The Father 2020 quotes

I’m going to have to move, Dad. I’m going to have to leave London.

Anthony

Really? Why?

We talked about this. Do you remember?

Anthony

Is that why you’re so keen on this nurse living with me? Well, obviously it is. The rats are leaving the ship.

I won’t be here, Dad. I won’t be able to come here everyday. You need to understand that.

Anthony

You’re leaving? When? I mean...why?

I’ve met someone.

Anthony

You?

Yes.

Anthony

You mean... a man?

Yes.

Anthony

Really?

You needn’t sound so surprised.

Anthony

No, it’s just that... since your... What was his name?

James.

Anthony

That’s right. You have to admit, since James, there hasn’t been a lot of... What’s he do, anyway?

He lives in Paris. I’m going to go and live there.

Anthony

What, you? In Paris? You’re not going to do that, are you, Anne? I mean, wake up... They don’t even speak English. [pause] Do I know him?

Yes. You’ve met him.

Anthony

So, if I understand correctly, you’re leaving me. Is that it? You’re abandoning me...

Dad...

Anthony

What’s going to become of me?

Anthony

Can I ask you a question?

Yes.

Anthony

Are you a nun?

No.

Anthony

Then why are you speaking to me as if I'm ****?

Anthony

I feel as if I'm losing all my leaves.

The Woman

Your leaves?

Anthony

Yeah.

The Woman

What do you mean?

Anthony

The branches and the wind and the rain. I don't know what's happening anymore. Do you know what's happening? All this business about the flat. I... I have nowhere to put my head down anymore. But I know my watch is on my wrist, that I do know. For the journey. If not, I... Don't know if I'll... be ready to, uh... To... To...

Anthony

Let me explain. My daughter is of the opinion that I can’t manage on my own. So she’s moved in with me. Ostensibly to help me. With this man she met not long ago, just after her divorce, who has a very bad influence on her, I have to tell you.

Look, what are you talking about, Dad?

Anthony

And now she’d like to convince me that I can’t manage on my own. The next stage will be to send me away I don’t know where... Obviously, it’ll be a much more efficient way of getting hold of my flat.

Dad...

Anthony

But it’s not going to happen that way. I may as well tell you. I have no intention of leaving any time soon. No, you heard me. I intend to outlive you. Both of you. Yes. Well, I don’t know about you... But my daughter, yes. I shall make a point of it. I’m going to inherit from her. Not the other way round. The day of her funeral, I shall give a little speech to remind everyone how heartless and manipulative she was.

The Woman

First... we'll get dressed, shall we?

Anthony

Yes.

The Woman

We'll get dressed, and then we'll go for a walk in the park, shall we?

Anthony

Yes.

The Woman

Good. The trees and all the leaves. Then we'll come back here, and we'll have something to eat.

Anthony

Yes.

The Woman

And then you can have your siesta, alright?

Anthony

Yes.

The Woman

And then if you're feeling on good form, we can go for another little walk in the park. Just the two of us.

Anthony

Yeah.

The Woman

Because it's such a lovely day.

Anthony

Yeah.

The Woman

It's sunny outside. And we have to go while it's sunny. We have to take that chance.

Anthony

Yeah.

The Woman

'Cause it never lasts long when the weather's this good, does it?

Anthony

No.

The Woman

So... let's get dressed. Is that alright?

Anthony

No.

The Woman

Come on now.

Anthony

No.

The Woman

Come on, baby. It's all right. Come on... Shh. Easy now. Easy. You're going to feel all right in a minute, I promise you. Everything will be alright.

The Woman

I've brought you your medication.

Anthony

Why don't you just **** off with your medication?

Anthony

You keep looking at me as if there was something wrong. Everything’s fine, Anne. The world is turning. You’ve always been that way. A worrier. Like your mother. Your mother was always scared. Always looking for reasons to be scared. Whereas your sister has always been much more... At least she doesn't keep badgering me.

Anthony

I am worried. It's very worrying. I mean... Losing all my things, everyone's just helping themselves, and... If this goes on much longer, um, I'll be stark naked. And, um, I... I won't be able to tell what time it is.

Anthony

I don't need any help from anyone. And I'm not going to leave my flat. All I want is for everyone to **** off. Having said that... it's been a great pleasure. Au revoir. Toodle-oo.

Anthony

There's something doesn't make sense about this. Doesn't make sense.

Anthony

Who exactly am I?