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Young Gwen and Max rejoice in her miraculous pregnancy, leaving a devastated Ray on the outer, while two more residents discover their secret and are compelled to fix their pasts.

One year after a devastating flood kills five locals in an idyllic country town, a mysterious new plant appears with the power to restore youth. But this new power will force both young and old to re-evaluate their lives.

Primary Title
  • Bloom
Episode Title
  • Little Miracle
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 5 June 2022
Start Time
  • 01 : 10
Finish Time
  • 02 : 05
Duration
  • 55:00
Series
  • 1
Episode
  • 4
Channel
  • TVNZ 1
Broadcaster
  • Television New Zealand
Programme Description
  • One year after a devastating flood kills five locals in an idyllic country town, a mysterious new plant appears with the power to restore youth. But this new power will force both young and old to re-evaluate their lives.
Episode Description
  • Young Gwen and Max rejoice in her miraculous pregnancy, leaving a devastated Ray on the outer, while two more residents discover their secret and are compelled to fix their pasts.
Classification
  • 16
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captioning Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Television programs--Australia
Genres
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Science fiction
- (PANTS) - How is this possible? - Trust me. - Ray. - Max. - Do you know where she died? - It's where my husband was fucking my sister the morning of the flood. (CRIES, SCREAMS) - It's Mom's mobile phone bill. - Kid, just leave it alone already. - She got a call from the hospital. - Your mum's dead, all right? - Wh` Why would you say that? (ENGINE RUMBLES) (TRUCK HONKS) - Kid! Kid! (EXCLAIMS, SIGHS IN RELIEF) Oh. Oh, it's the kid. Isaac. It's OK. - Isaac. Tommy! - Relax, Farida. It's nothing I haven't seen before. (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) (SOFT, ETHEREAL MUSIC) - Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - I'm gonna be a dad! I'm gonna be a dad! ('BLOOM' THEME MUSIC) Captions by Able. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Copyright Able - It's very quick, don't you think? - Yeah, of course it is. Look at us. We're superhuman. I wonder what it's going to be. A boy or a girl. - I think it's a boy. - A boy. (CHUCKLES) Oh, boy. - (CHUCKLES) - This is how it's meant to be. This is for us. This is our miracle. (BOTH LAUGH) (GENTLE, TENSE MUSIC) - (SIGHS) Hi, Zacky. What were you trying to do? Scare me to death? - You lied. - What are you talking about? - On the day of the flood, she was driving to a clinic. - No. She wasn't going there. - I'll be at the church setting up for the council meeting, and then it's volunteer morning at the care home, so I should be back here round about... (THUMP! MAN GRUNTS) - Herb? - (BREATHES HEAVILY) (SIMMERING MUSIC) - (GASPS) - Loris. - Herb? How? (SOFT, OMINOUS MUSIC) (RAGTIME PIANO MUSIC PLAYS) (MUSIC FADES) (DOOR HANDLE CLICKS) (DOOR CLICKS SOFTLY) - So, you must be Farida's granddaughter? - I am whatever you wish me to be. - (BREATHES HEAVILY) (MOANS, WHISPERS) Slow down. Ahhh! (LAUGHS) You like to be in control, do you? (EXCLAIMS, LAUGHS) (GIGGLES) (GRUNTS IN PAIN) - Shhh. - (EXCLAIMS) - You like to humiliate, yes? - Mm? (GROANS IN PAIN) - You see, silence is best. That way, you survive. - (GROANS) (GASPS) (SCREAMS) - Oops-a-daisy. - (SCREAMS) (SCREAMS) (OMINOUS MUSIC) - WOMAN: Excuse me. Excuse me. Are you a relative of Farida's? I'm so sorry. Please know the police have been contacted. - The police? - They'll find her. I'm sure of it. - I certainly hope so. - (CLINK!) - (SIGHS) Whole new start. - No. - No? - Later. - Huh? - I'm heading out. - Where are you going? - We need more, Max. - You rest up. I'll get 'em. - No. I... I think I'd like the fresh air. - Then we'll go together. - I trust you. You need to trust me. You clean, I provide. (OMINOUS MUSIC) - Well, don't be long. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (HEAVY BREATHING) - Oh, shit. I don't know... I don't know what's happened. - It's OK. - OK. - 1970? You're not that old. - (SCOFFS) (SIGHS) It's not my birthdate. (SIGHS SOFTLY) - Did I do something? - What? Jesus! Tina, not everything's about you. (SIGHS) It's just... my kid, you know, I almost saw him burn to death in front of me. - What? - Mm. - You have a kid? - (SIGHS) - If you have a kid, what are you doing in Mullan? - I could ask you the same thing. Your sister's dead, your husband's a dick, and you're fucking me. (CURIOUS MUSIC) (BICYCLE RATTLES) (ENGINE RUMBLES) (BRAKES PULL, ENGINE STOPS) (CAR DOOR OPENS) - (SIGHS) Hang on, mate, take it easy. (TENSE MUSIC SIMMERS) (DOOR SQUEAKS) (DOOR CLOSES) - WOMAN: Stop. - Farida. - Gwen? - It's not an easy thing to explain, is it? - It's karma. Second chance to live the life stolen from us. - What do you mean, stolen? - I never wanted to come to Australia. Ranjeet said it was only for five years. But we never went back. And I never stood up for myself. - I'm really sorry, Farida. - I will not return to that place. I'm going home. To India. There, family always cares for you. (GWEN GROANS) (GASPS) - You're pregnant. - (GROANS SOFTLY) Yes. That's why I need... (PANTS) I need another one. Please. - They don't last. - No. Only... a-a few days or so. - And that's why you're in my house. To steal from me. - No. No. I didn't... I didn't know that you were here. I didn't know that you needed one too. - Then it looks like we both lose. I burned them. - No! No, no, no, no! Ow! No. No. No. Why would you do that? - I didn't know. - No. (BREATHES HEAVILY) BREATHES: No. - So you see, there is nothing here for you. (LOW MUSIC) Get out of my house. - MAN: Gwen! - Farida's plant's dead. She burned it. - You OK? - I don't want you to hate me, Ray. - I could never hate you. - You didn't... want this. - SOFTLY: Can I... - (LAUGHS) - It shouldn't be happening so fast. - It's fine. It's a miracle, and I feel... fine. (VOMITS, GASPS) - Gwen! Let me take you to hospital. - It's just morning sickness, Ray. - Yeah, yeah. We'll do a scan. We don't have to tell them everything. - I don't think that's a good idea. - Gwen. This thing could be killing you. - It's not a 'thing', Ray. Max understands. (SOFT MUSIC) (TOILET SQUEAKS) (JAZZ MUSIC PLAYS) - # I'm living the dream. # I feel like I'm walking on air. # Nothing can be... - And these trousers. You made such a fuss about them being too showy for the military ball. What a beautiful night that was. Ohh! (CLICKS FINGERS) We should have gone dancing more. We were very good, you know. - No. - Everyone said so. - Oh, stop this. - Come on. Up. - (HUFFS) - (HUMS) That's it. - # While I'm away, # I miss Berkeley Square in the spring... # - Oh, my Lorrie. I missed this. (OMINOUS MUSIC) - What is it? - Sorry, I have to... I have to go. - What? - He's one lucky kid. No broken bones. His CT scan was clear. - Hey, Isaac. I-I've just got a couple of questions if that's OK. Would that be alright? H-How did you get that car? Did your friend give you the keys? (CHUCKLES) Mate, I know you know who I'm talking about, OK, cos I saw him drag you out. He saved you. But you need to know that he is not who he says he is, OK? His real name's Tommy Brydon. Do you understand me? Tommy is Sam. Sam is Tommy. Tell me where he is! - Griffo, that's enough. Come on. - I've been suspended over this. - I don't care. - Viv, I know, I know, I know. But you need to know that this guy that he's hanging around with, he's a 68-year-old man who killed a guy in Melbourne. - That's ridiculous! You showed us a photo of Sam. - I did, but that's not him, OK? That's... I mean, i-it is him, but it's... You're just gonna have to believe me when I say this, OK? Sam, the young guy that I showed you, he's an old man. And he is cunning, and he is playing your son. - I'll look after my boy, but you, Griffo, you need to take a break. OK. (SIGHS DEEPLY) (SOLEMN MUSIC) (GENTLE MUSIC) - (SIGHS) - (EXHALES) Oh, you found them. - Oh... Gwen. - I need them. Loris, I... I really need them. - And you're... They... did that to you? - Yeah. It's... It's a miracle! - No. It's evil. - You don't understand. Get out of my way. - Gwen, no! No! Oh, Gwen, stop it, please! (UNSETTLING MUSIC) - Whooo! (TENSE MUSIC) Oi! Hey, you! Hey. You have something of mine. - No, mate, you've got the wrong guy. - What, you don't remember stealing it? My jacket. - You had one too, did ya? Where did you get it? - Where's my jacket? - I don't know where your bloody jacket is. Where did you get it? - I need it back. - Where's the plant? - No, that's not how this game works. - This is not a game. - Ohh! I've missed this too. - This is not a good day to fuck with me. (GRUNTS) (UNSETTLING MUSIC) (EXCLAIMS) What the hell? What the hell is wrong with you?! Huh? (SPITS) (BREATHES HEAVILY) (DOOR SQUEAKS OPEN) - Are you going on a holiday? - No. I'm leaving. For good. - What are you talking about? - Well, there's no trust, and when that's gone there's nothing. - (SIGHS) OK. OK. Are you talking about Kristy Morgan? - (GROANS) - Because if you are, that was a one-night stand five years ago, and... - (SIGHS) - ...it was a mistake. I've regretted it ever since. - And my sister? The morning of the flood? - Your sister? What? - Don't act dumb, Griffo. It suits you too much. - What are you talking... Are you serious? Is that what you've been stewing on? God, Tina, why didn't you just ask me? I was working the morning of the flood with Rhonda. I was nowhere near Karen ` or the bloody caravan. - No, that is bullshit! I saw the way she used to flirt with you. - (PUFFS) She didn't... Oh my G... (SIGHS) Aah. OK, OK, look. Please. I know I haven't been a good husband, all right? I haven't given you the love or the attention you deserve. I swear I-I... Oh, fuck. But I-I never, ever had sex, not even remotely wanted to have sex, with your sister. - But she was so beautiful. - Not to me. You were the one that always lit up my room ` you. Please don't go. Please. We just need to talk to each other, we just need to be honest with each other. - Then... there's something you should know, in the spirit of being honest. I've been unfaithful too. - What? - I-It didn't mean anything, and it's over. - (EXHALES HEAVILY) - WHISPERS: Griffo. - Oh, God. - Griffo. - I can't believe it. - Griff. - MUTTERS: I can't believe this is happening. - Look, I... (DOOR SQUEAKS OPEN) (DOOR SLAMS) - (EXHALES) What took you so long? - They weren't where I thought they were. We're alright. - I was so worried. - There's no need to be. Here. Here. (SINISTER MUSIC) (BOTH SIGH CONTENTEDLY) (SOFT, EUPHORIC MUSIC) (MAX SIGHS) - Max. Max! Look. Look! - (LAUGHS INCREDULOUSLY) It's the little one. He can't wait to join us. - Maybe... Maybe we should go to a doctor. - (SCOFFS) What? - I'm just... I'm just thinking of the baby. Ray thinks that we should go. - You went to see Ray? - No. But maybe... - You don't listen to Ray. Ray doesn't want this for us. SOFTLY: Hey. Relax, all right? I'm gonna cook us some dinner. - And then maybe tomorrow we could go to the doctor? - No. No! No! I'm all you need. (INDISTINCT CHATTER) - Hey. I want to report an incident. - Did your mum lock you out of the house again? - No. I was attacked by a woman, sexually. - A woman. - Yeah. - This young Indian girl. I've got the scars to prove it. - I don't have the time for this, Shane. - Do you know Farida Korrapati? - Mm. - Well, this girl claimed to be her granddaughter. I've never seen her before in my entire life, but she was convinced that we knew each other. At first, I just thought that Farida must have told her about me, but why would she? Unless there's some... They have some kind of connection. - I'll look into it. - Really? - Yeah. - OK. (KEYS JINGLE) (OMINOUS MUSIC) (INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER) - (DING!) - I need to speak to somebody about my grandmother. She was reported missing. - And your name is? - Alicia. Farida's granddaughter. And you can call off your investigation. She's fine. - Oh, you have information about Farida's whereabouts? - She's gone to live with friends in Sydney. It was very sudden, so she didn't have time to let anyone know, but she's healthy and happy. - Oh, well, that's good news. I'll still need you to make an official statement. You can just have a seat, Alicia. Hey, hold up. Where do you think you're going? - Ah, the property cabinet. - No, mate, you're suspended, remember? - I know, but my camcorder's in there. It's my personal property. (SIGHS) You wouldn't happen to know anything about an attack on Shane Rawlins, would you? - Just... hurry up before I change my mind. (CABINET DOOR SLIDES OPEN) Now don't come back until I tell you. - I'll be coming back on my own terms, thanks, sarge. You wanna know why? I've found the shapeshifter. And I'm gonna prove to everyone that Sam and Tommy Brydon are exactly the same person, despite there being 50 years between the two of them. - Mate, before I was worried about your job, but now I am genuinely concerned about you. (DOOR CLOSES) As a friend, I-I think you need serious help. (DOOR OPENS, CLOSES) (TENSE MUSIC) - Farida. (ENGINE TURNS OVER) (TENSE MUSIC CONTINUES) - OK. Not my best angle and not great lighting either, but here it goes. I, um, I'm a coward, Ray, because I should be saying this to you in person, but every time I try to, all I can see is your eyes willing me, imploring me not to give up, to fight. But soon I won't be able to feed myself, to talk... or to recognise your beautiful face. (SNIFFS) And you'll still be there. Oh, Ray, my darling Ray, I-I know you don't wanna hear this, but... when I get to the point where I no longer know who I am... (HAMMERING) - (GROANS SOFTLY) (HAMMERING CONTINUES) (TENSE MUSIC) (DOOR SQUEAKS) - What were you doing? - There they are. My two favourite people. You remember these? 'Sorry' flowers? I shouldn't have spoken to you like that. (TENSE MUSIC SWELLS) Forgive me? - They're beautiful. Thank you. (UNSETTLING MUSIC) (ENGINE TURNS OVER) (BICYCLE CLANGS) (GENTLE CLINKING) - Where have you been? - Walking. - (MOUTHS) (KNOCK AT DOOR) - SOFTLY: You stay in there. - Oh, hi, Loris. Don't know how this ended up in Isaac's things, but it's... Obviously it's Herb's. - Oh. Yeah. - You OK? - Oh. (CHUCKLES) Never better. Um, thanks for the jacket. Herb will be very appreciative. Well, thanks again. Bye. (SIGHS DEEPLY) - You found it. (EXHALES IN RELIEF) You found it. - How did it end up with Isaac? - I'm going to return it. - What are you talking about? It's yours. - It's Frank's. Frank Warlie and I swapped jackets in Vietnam. He'll be thrilled to get this back. - Oh, don't be ridiculous. (PAPERS RUSTLE) - (SIGHS) (SIGHS) I need to see him, Loris. (DOOR SQUEAKS OPEN) - What has this done to you? - MALE VOICE ON RECORDING: The national anthem of Peru. (ANTHEM PLAYS) (VOLUME OF ANTHEM DIPS) (OMINOUS MUSIC) (CLICKING) (UNSETTLING MUSIC CONTINUES) (OBJECT CLINKS) (TASER BUZZES) - (EXCLAIMS IN PAIN) (CONTINUES GROANING) - You all right, mate? - (CONTINUES GROANING) (DOOR CLANGS HOLLOWLY) - (BREATHES NERVOUSLY) (SWITCH CLICKS) (UNSETTLING MUSIC) - WHISPERS: Oh my God. (BREATHES RAPIDLY) (KEYPAD BEEPS) (LINE RINGS) - (BEEP!) - RAY ON ANSWERING MACHINE: Hi, you've called Ray and Gwen. We can't take your call right now, so please leave a message. (HIGH-PITCHED BEEP) - Ray, it's Gwen. Something's... Something's not right. I don't feel safe here. I think I need your help. Please? - Gwen? Gwen? - (GASPS) (GROANS, EXHALES) Oh. (BREATHES RAPIDLY) (BREATHES RAPIDLY, GROANS) (PANTS) (CAR DOOR OPENS) (UNSETTLING MUSIC) (CAR DOOR CLOSES) - Hey. Where are you going? - WHISPERS: I... It's just... cramps. I was... just going to get something for them. - Gwennie, I'll get whatever you need, you know that. Just ask. - (RETCHES) - Hey, hey, hey, hey. Shh. Don't worry. - Ohhh. - I'll keep you safe. Shh. You're OK. (CRICKETS CHIRP) I've got a plan. - (BREATHES RAPIDLY) (OMINOUS MUSIC) (ENGINE RUMBLES) (BRAKE SCREECHES) - Gwen? (KNOCKS) Gwen? Gwen? (OMINOUS MUSIC CONTINUES) (YELLS) Aah! (OBJECT RATTLES) - (GROANS) - Welcome back, dickhead. - (SIGHS) - Now, tell me, mate. How the fuck did you do this? - (GROANS) - OK. Well, we've got all the time in the world, mate. You're not going anywhere and neither am I, so... - (CHUCKLES LIGHTLY) She finally give you the boot, did she? Oh, yeah. Now the penny's dropping, huh? (LAUGHS) Oh, she's a wild one, that one. (GRUNTS) (CONTINUES GROANING) - Holy shit! - (GROANS) - LORIS: Christ is the light of the world. He is my saviour, my light, my hope, my salvation. Christ is the light of the world. He is my saviour, my light, my hope, my salvation. (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) (SIGHS) (MUSIC CONTINUES) (GRUNTS, GASPS) (EXHALES) - (PANTS) (GROANS) Ah. It's a travesty, isn't it? - What's that, mate? - The only cop that knows anything about this (CHUCKLES) is the dumbest piece of shit ever to put on a uniform. - Yeah, except I just filmed this whole freak show, didn't I? This is my lottery ticket, mate. (GURGLES) - (EXCLAIMS) (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) (SOFT, OMINOUS MUSIC) Captions by Able. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air.
Subjects
  • Television programs--Australia