Who Were We Running From? season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Bambi and her mother, on the run for four months, settle in a snowy ghost town to escape their troubled past. Struggling with sleep due to a symbolic object in her pillow, Bambi understands her mother's similar pains. They encounter the "Hollywood Creature," a critical figure of their lifestyle. Flashbacks reveal the "Bambi Promise" - her mother's vow to protect her. Amidst police investigations linking them to murders, they bond over a stray dog, echoing Bambi's childhood. After a hostile encounter, they hurriedly flee, planning to leave the country, as

Full Episode S01E03 Recap

### Scene: Opening in the Snowy Mountain Ghost Town - Bambi and her mother have been in a snowy mountain ghost town for four months after leaving a luxurious hotel. - Bambi reflects on her mother's words that the snow will cover their troubles and wonders who they are running from. ### Scene: Trouble Sleeping and Discovering the Pillow's Secret - Bambi struggles to sleep; her mother suggests changing her sleep position. - Bambi finds something in her pillow, and her mother cuts it open, revealing an object causing discomfort. - The object symbolizes the painful past Bambi's mother carries. ### Scene: Bambi's Realization and The Hollywood Creature - Bambi understands her mother's frequent cigarette breaks and late-night worries. - They encounter a nosy woman they nickname "The Hollywood Creature," who disapproves of their lifestyle. ### Scene: Bambi's Childhood Memory and the Bambi Promise - Flashback to Bambi at five or six, feeling rejected by other children. - Her mother consoles her and makes the "Bambi Promise" to protect and avenge any hurt towards Bambi. ### Scene: The New Painful Reality and The Doctor's Murder - Police discuss a string of murders and Bambi's possible involvement or ignorance. - Bambi and her mother have been using fake IDs, staying off the grid, and moving between hotels. ### Scene: Bonding Over a Stray Dog and Memories of Bambi's Puppy - Bambi and her mother take in a stray dog, recalling Bambi's troubled childhood puppy. - The puppy's story is a metaphor for Bambi's own fears and her mother's protective nature. ### Scene: Confrontation with the Hollywood Creature - Bambi and her mother have a hostile encounter with the Hollywood Creature, revealing their disdain for her and others who don't understand them. ### Scene: Escaping the Hotel and Evading the Police - After a confrontation, Bambi and her mother hastily leave the hotel to escape the police. - They take a taxi, but Bambi's mother grows suspicious of the driver and decides to change their destination. ### Scene: The Truth About the Hollywood Creature and Their Flight - Bambi's mother reveals that they are fleeing due to the hotel's security, who might be an ex-cop, and possibly alerting the police. - They plan to leave the country to avoid capture, indicating a life on the run and constant vigilance. ### Scene: Bambi's Decision to Learn Survival Skills - Bambi asks her mother to teach her how to recognize and avoid danger. - Her mother warns about the cost of fighting monsters, hinting at the moral and emotional toll of their lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long have Bambi and her mother been in the snowy mountain ghost town?

Four months.

Why does Bambi's mother believe the snow is beneficial?

She thinks it will cover up their troubles.

What did Bambi find in her pillow that was causing discomfort?

An object symbolizing her mother's painful past.

What is the "Hollywood Creature"?

A nickname for a nosy woman who disapproves of Bambi and her mother's lifestyle.

What is the "Bambi Promise"?

A promise made by Bambi's mother to protect and avenge any hurt towards Bambi.

Are Bambi and her mother using their real identities?

No, they are using fake IDs and staying off the grid.

Why do Bambi and her mother take in a stray dog?

The dog reminds them of Bambi's troubled childhood puppy and symbolizes their own fears.

What leads to Bambi and her mother's hurried departure from the hotel?

A confrontation with the Hollywood Creature and suspicion of police involvement.

Why do they plan to leave the country?

To avoid capture by the police, who are possibly alerted by the hotel's security.

What does Bambi ask her mother to teach her?

How to recognize and avoid danger.

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