What’s this? Jewelry?
What were you going to do with it?
Nothing. - Nothing?
As in keep it to yourself? - Raimunda, don’t say that.
I didn’t bring the suitcase.
Then who did?
When I came back from the funeral it was waiting for me here.
What?
What kind of nonsense is that?
You think I’ll buy that? You’ve no conscience.
Raimunda, don’t leave this way.
We need a new fridge.
Why don’t you repair the old one?
It’s too far gone.
Its motor’s still running.
I told you not to go in there.
I saw the door was open and came in to get a hammer.
Did someone else go in there, you think? - I don’t think so.
Mom, you said you got rid of the body.
I haven’t had the time.
Do you think I enjoy keeping a dead body around?
Paula, get ready. They’ll be here in half an hour.
Paula?
What is it? You haven’t even changed yet.
I’m not in a party mood.
Me neither, but this is our job.
So get up, lazybones.
You need help?
What is it?
I can’t get it out of my head. He’s too close, in that storage room.
You’ll drive me crazy, too, with such thoughts.
Mom, I can’t help thinking it. I killed my father.
Paco was not your father.
Stop lying to me.
I know you just want to make me feel better.
It’s true. Paco was not your real father.
He took us in.
So he was telling the truth. - Yes.
But that doesn’t excuse him.
I promise, Paula, I’ll tell you everything, but not now.
Go on, get dressed. We don’t have much time.
Who is my father, then?
A man from the village. - Do I know him?
I promise to tell you everything.
Later.
Okay?
Okay, remember you promised.
Two Mohitos. - Two Mohitos. And for you?
Two more. Yes, lemon makes them tastier.
Here you go. - Thanks.
Mm, delicious. You sure know how to make them.
Our cleavages are more delicious.
Enough work, let’s have some fun We’re off now.
What counts for me is for the clients to have fun and be happy.
More Mohitos?
Bend down, they’ll see you.
I’d love to see Raimunda and my grand-daughter.
The other day I just glimpsed her leg. - And you saw what happened?
That’s her restaurant.
Looks like business is good.
She deserves that.
Poor thing, works so hard.
Keep your head down or they’ll see you. - Who’ll see me?
What are you doing here? I’m glad to see you.
I brought aunt Paula’s things. Didn’t know you had a party.
That’s the film crew’s party. I cooked for them a whole week.
Come on in.
I never thought of stealing aunt Paula’s things.
I know. I just got carried away.
You know me. I speak without thinking.
Hi, auntie. - Hello.
Anything to drink? - No, thank you.
You remember? - Of course I do.
It’s been years since I last heard you sing.
I’ve never heard her.
Really? - Never.
Would you like to? - Of course.
Okay.
I can’t believe it.
Quiet, they’re about to sing.
Good evening.
I would like to thank the film crew for letting us feed them.
From the bottom of my heart. My gift to you is a song.
I’m a bit rusty so don’t be too critical.
She learned that song from your grandmother, for the audition.
”Auto Friends,” can I help you?
I’m calling about the ad, I’d like to rent a bus.
Sure, how big and for how long?
The normal size, for a day.
Yes? - Can I speak to Raimunda?
Speaking.
I was given this number to schedule a tour of the restaurant.
They gave me your name. My name’s Carlos.
Pity you didn’t call earlier.
Someone else took over the restaurant.
Mr. Emilio didn’t tell me anything about that.
He must have had his reasons.
How can I get in touch with whoever’s in charge?
She’s not around today. Best to call Emilio and ask him.
Thank you. Good bye. - Bye.
Hello? - Emilio, hi. It’s Raimunda.
Raiminda, nice to hear your voice. Did a man call about the restaurant?
Yes, but he sounded fishy, said he wants to use it
as a laundry.
A laundry? - You know, for dirty money…
from drugs or prostitution.
I told him it’s okay, go ahead.
How could you say that?
Okay, Emilio, I’ve been meaning to call you.
I know it’s wrong but, I kept the restaurant for myself.
I’m sorry.
You? You kept it for yourself?
I should have told you earlier.
I’m extremely disappointed.
Sorry. - I don’t understand, how did this happen?
Thing is, this filming crew showed up and I was desperate.
I had no money, Paco left me.
Paco left you? - Yes.
We got into a big fight. I don’t think I’ll see him again.
He left the same day you left for Barcelona.
How are you doing?
It’s bad. Trying to get my life back on track.
I see. What should I do now?
Tell me how much rent I owe you for the month and I’ll send it.
Just give me a couple of days.
Yes? - Raimunda?
Yes, who is it? - It’s Augustina.
I’m in Madrid, I’d like to see you.
What luck, I can’t today. I’m running errands.
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow’s busy, too. The whole week’s busy.
Too bad, I’m in the hospital.
What happened?
Cancer. Doctors say it’s not looking good.
I need to see you.
Which hospital are you in? I’ll come today.
The central one.
God bless you for this, Raimunda.
You go alone, I’m running late.
Hi, auntie. - What are you doing here?
Solie.
- Is this your mother I hear?
Solie, come out.
What? - I’m leaving you Paula.
Wait! I’ve work to do.
Going to the hospital. To see Augustina. She has cancer.
That’s terrible news.
Paulina will bring you auntie’s handbag. Keep it.
I’ll try to be back soon.
Say hi to Augustina. Tell her to keep her chin up.
Will do.
Can I come in now?
Yes, sweetie, come on in.
How are you, dear?
I knew that there was something wrong with me.
Don’t lose hope.
These flowers are beautiful.
You didn’t need to do this. Raimunda.
Do me a favor.
Just name it.
Close the door.
Grab a chair.
I don’t have much time left.
But before I go I need to know what happened to my mother.
What can I do?
You can tell me if she’s alive or dead.
How would I know?
Ask your mother.
My mother? She’s dead.
She is. But she visited aunt Paula to take care of her.
The whole village knows.
If she visits, ask her about my mother. That’s all I want from you.
But that’s crazy.
Have you seen her?
Not me.
She never came to you?
I think she avoided me.
But I heard her talk to your aunt many times.
Okay, I’ll ask her if I see her but I doubt it will happen.
I really have to go now.
I won’t ask you for anything else.
You owe me, remember.
I have to go, a lot of work to do.
Stay a bit longer, your sister wanted to talk to you.
Some other time, I really have to go.
It’s about TV.
She wanted to give you some tapes.
From that audition you went to together as kids.
Call her, please. She’s expecting you to call.
Tell my sister I don’t even like TV.
Me, neither. I’ll tell her. Don’t forget what I asked.
Your Russian friend seems to like TV.
For someone who doesn’t understand a word, she’s really into it.
I’m pretty sure they put something inside those TV sets.
I can’t take my eyes off.
It gets worse every day. I just can’t stop. It’s like a drug.
I stayed up all night, too, to watch a horror flick.
Of course, after all those screams...
Do you like the doll?
Just like the ones in the horror flicks.
It’s very old. Your mother played with it when she was carrying you.
Why didn’t the two of you live together?
We had no money.
Your father went to work in Venezuela and left your mother with your aunt Paula.
I stayed with your aunt Solia.
What did your mother tell you? - Nothing.
She doesn’t like talking about it.
How is she now? - Better.
But still unbearable at times.
Yes, she’s got a very strong personality.
How did you two get along?
She was my favorite as a child,
but when she grew up...
she began to drift away from me...
for no particular reason,
until we were little more than strangers.
Your mother didn’t like me.
It’s terrible when a daughter doesn’t love her own mother.
Now that you two are alone together you must love her all the more.
Make sure she can feel it.
Why did you come back, Grandma?
I was lonely.
Good day. - Hello.
I’d like 25 feet of scotch tape and some packing paper.
How much tape? - 4 or 5 rolls.
Ah, okay.
5 rolls of tape...
add one more pickaxe and one more shovel.
Sure.
Okay, thanks a lot. - Thank you for shopping.
How are you, Raimunda?
She’s lost it completely.
Who, Augustina?
Completely nuts. - Hi, mom.
What happened to you? - Nothing.
Bring me a glass of water, will you.
Could she stay with you tonight?
Sure, but where should I put her?
Anywhere.
Paco’s coming over today. We need to talk in private.
Sure.
You’re staying here tonight.
Okay, I’m off.
Long night ahead of me.
Hello. - How are you?
I need your help tonight.
Can it wait till tomorrow?
No. But I’ll pay you like a regular customer.
No way, I’ll give you a discount.
I didn’t know you were seeing someone. - Whatever gave you that idea?
Okay. How can I help?
First we need to load up some furniture. I'll explain on the way.
Furniture? - I’ll explain later.
We can’t do it alone. - Let me get the neighbor to help us.
Put on something comfortable. I’ll wait outside.
What should I put on? - Something more comfy.
Careful. Just like that. - Don’t drop it. Be careful.
Come on. Push.
One, two, three, lift!
One more time. One, two, three.
Almost broke my back. - That’s all. We’re done.
Thank God! - That’s how you do it.
Where are we going? - Hooker River.
Where’s that? - About 100 miles away.
100 miles? That’ll take the whole night.
I told you I’ll pay you.
For my company? - And for helping me dig a hole
and bury the fridge in it...
no questions asked.
Wait, I’m happy that you trust me
but you could at least tell me, for heaven’s sake.
I got enough problems as it is. No ID papers,
no job, no home, and now thins.
I’m asking you, how much do you want? - Okay.
Okay, I want the night shift. - What night shift?
In your restaurant, I’ll serve the drinks and get all the tips.
But you supply the drinks. - Partners.
No word about this to anyone. - Of course. I’m your accomplice now.
I haven’t killed anyone, in case you're wondering.
I don’t want to know.
I wasn’t going to tell you.
Move aside. Let me do it.
Push.
Goodness me!
I can’t do it any more.
I need a break.
What are you doing here, Augustina?
Can we talk? - I’m busy right now.
Okay, come here.
How are you? - Same old.
Did you learn anything? - About what?
About what I asked you.
I thought you were pulling my leg.
I’d better sit down.
Raimunda, have some sympathy for me.
I’ll do anything for you within the bounds of reason.
I just want to know if my mother is alive.
Augustina, your illness has addled your brains. I know it’s hard,
but you can’t bother people with your problems.
My life’s complicated enough.
My mother disappeared the same day your parents died in the fire.
Isn’t that a strange coincidence?
Not really. You said it yourself,
your mother left that morning and it wasn’t her first time.
Your grandmother raised you because your mother was away all the time.
Why am I telling you this?
My mother left that morning to meet your father.
That can’t be true. Nobody saw her.
She wanted to be discreet.
They had an affair, Raimunda.
That’s a lie.
My mother loved my father, she would never allow it.
That’s why she left him to live with aunt Paula.
She stayed with my aunt because she was sick.
not because she ran away. She would never let it happen.
So she lived in two houses. How would you know?
You never lived together, didn’t keep in touch for years.
I heard them say you passed each other on the street, like strangers.
I heard them say lots of things.
I once overheard your mother and mine arguing.
Your mother said that she can’t keep letting your father in,
she couldn’t do it anymore,
and that she didn’t care about winning him over,
because your father only hurt those who loved him.
What are you trying to do, Augustina?
To make you realize your parents and my mother
are connected somehow.
Why didn’t you turn to the police?
They ask too many questions.
Best not to parade your own skeletons.
That’s why I’m staying away from TV,
even though my sister insists.
Because this is up to you and me to sort out together.
I have to go back to work.
Think about what I said.
How’s Paco doing?
Who? He’s fine.
We should have warned auntie about our visit.
Why, she’s home.
Mom, you don’t understand. - What?
It’s not polite to visit without calling first,
even if she is your sister.
Who told you that? Your aunt Solia?
That’s just basic manners.
You and your aunt are going to kill me with your basic manners.
How vulgar!
What brings you here, Raimunda?
What’s up your tail? - Don’t scream, I’ll go deaf.
I’m already deaf.
As a bat. We came to see you. And I need a haircut.
Why didn’t you call? I have a client. - I’m in no rush.
Also, we need to talk.
About what? - Our aunt’s house.
Can I watch some TV? - Yes, go ahead.
We need to decide what to do and start on the paperwork.
Grandma? - Here.
Hide. My mom’s here - I heard.
Solie, where’s the Russian woman?
What Russian woman? - My assistant.
I was talking religion to her, she was washing my head, then she was gone.
She must be sensitive. I shouldn’t’ve mentioned religion.
She probably stepped out. - My hair’s halfway done.
I’ll finish it. Poor thing is claustrophobic. She needs open air.
Some assistant you have. How much are you paying her?
Nothing, she’s staying with me.
I gave her some of mom’s clothes.
I don’t approve of this, taking in complete strangers.
We’ve been saying that. She’s too nice, people use her.
How did it go with Paco?
He came for his clothes.
I think he lives with someone else. I don’t care.
Why didn’t you tell me about this Russian woman?
I don’t know, must’ve slipped my mind.
Look here, it’s Augustina.
Good evening, Augustina. - Evening.
Your sister told us your mother never married, is that true?
Yes.
She was a hippie.
This is Augustina.
My mother believed in free love so she never married.
The day she disappeared a friend of hers died, right?
That’s right. - What did she die of?
There was a fire. They’re common in our village because of the hot wind.
She refers to Alcanfor de las Infantas.
Statistics say there are many insanity cases there.
Do you think your mother suffered, Augustina?
I mean, from some mental disorder…
I don’t think so. Whenever she got ill, she just left.
That’s a hippie for you.
Then one day she left and never came back?
Yes, over four years ago.
That friend who died in a fire, tell us more about her.
What about her?
Tell us about the woman who died in the fire.
There’s a rumor going around...
I don’t believe rumors.
Tell us what you told us earlier.
About her and her husband,
about their connection to your mother’s disappearance.
You said that?
I’d rather not talk about it.
Isn’t that what you came for?
Isn’t it? - It is.
But I changed my mind.
What’s the matter with you? Lost your nerve?
Augustina wanted to tell you something else as well.
She wants you to know she’s got a terminal illness.
Cancer.
No need to be shy, you’re among friends.
Let’s support her with our applause.
Augustina has a dream. She wants to be treated in Houston.
But in order to live that dream you have to tell us everything in detail.
Augustina came to the restaurant.
She did?
She thinks we see our mother’s ghost, wants us to ask her about her own mother.
She says her mother had an affair with our father.
Did you know about this?
No.
Okay... Mother told me, after...
After what? - After she learned.
Solie, look at me.
Is there something I should know?
If I tell you...
you won’t believe me and you’ll probably scream.
I promise not to scream.
Mother’s ghost is visiting.
Who? - Have a seat.
She was with aunt Paula until her death.
She told Augustina about it and opened the front door.
She left money for Augustina, to buy bread.
You did that? - Yes.
Who told you that, Augustina?
See, you don’t believe me.
Solie, Augustina is whacked in the head.
Remember, you yourself were amazed
that aunt Paula could manage alone in her condition?
Remember!
I remember. What are you driving at?
Auntie was not alone.
Who do you think made those doughnuts and brought auntie’s belongings?
The dolls, too, before the neighbors got to them?
Do you understand now?
Do you?
Have you seen her?- Yes.
Is she the Russian woman?
Yes.
Where is she?
In there.
Mother.
What are you doing here?
I thought you were dead.
I came back to ask for your forgiveness.
I knew nothing about it, daughter.
I swear I had no idea.
Daughter. Sweet daughter of mine.
The worst is over. She didn’t reject me.
Or did she? - No, she didn’t.
Is it true you came back to ask her forgiveness?
Yes, and to see you.
Will you explain one day? - I will.
I hope you’ll understand
and forgive me as well.
I have to talk to her.
Let’s go back.
Now? - Yes.
I used to dream about this. - Me, too.
I don’t know where to begin.
You’re not a ghost, right?
You just never died.
No, I never died.
But even if I had, I would return to ask for forgiveness.
How could I not see it?
They say love is blind. - Yes.
I learned on the day of the fire.
Is it true you left father? - Yes.
I couldn’t stand his affairs.
You called the night before the fire to talk to your aunt.
You didn’t ask about me, as usual.
I got angry...
I told your aunt bad things about you.
She defended you...
she told me everything...
about your father raping you...
and that your daughter Paula, your daughter...
is also your sister.
I couldn’t believe it.
How could such a nightmare unfold before my eyes without knowing it?
I understood then, your silence,
your coldness.
I understood why your father had to flee to Venezuela.
He was never one to take responsibility.
I understood why you and Paco left for Madrid
and wanted nothing to do with me.
I thought you had to know what had happened.
I understand.
You have no idea how mad I was when I found out.
I went looking for him, to gauge his eyes out.
I found him asleep, in the arms of Augustina’s mother.
They didn’t hear me coming...
so I set the house on fire.
It was a windy day, within seconds the fire swallowed them.
They never even woke up.
So the remains in your grave are Augustina’s mother?
Yes.
I roamed the countryside for a few days, as in a long dream.
I wanted to go to the police, turn myself in.
But before that I had to see your aunt.
She was not well. Not well at all.
When she saw me,
she didn’t even blink.
She lived in the past, she thought we had never separated.
Your tragedy took away her last bits of sanity.
I couldn’t leave her...
so I stayed...
until her dying day.
The people in the village think you’re a ghost.
It suited me well.
Better to be a ghost than have to face the truth.
I thought there had to be an investigation.
I thought they’ll arrest me and...
punish me somehow.
Although I swear I’ve led a life without sin.
It’s true.
We’re almost there, no need to arrive in daylight.
Let’s stop here then, there’s a meadow.
I haven’t been there for years.
It’s dry now. - How do you know?
From the news. There’s draught all over Spain.
We often picnicked here. Remember, Raimunda?
I do.
Used to be so green then.
I told you it’ll be dry.
Let’s have a snack. - I’m not hungry.
I could have a doughnut. - Me, too.
This was your father’s favorite spot.
You mean Paco?
Yes, him.
He really missed this place.
So you buried him here.
Come out quick while there’s no-one around.
If only Paula could see us. All together.
She would have been so happy.
Yes, she would.
Did you always have such big jugs?
As far back as I can remember.
I remember them smaller.
Did you do anything to them? - What could I have done?
Okay, then.
Grandma, was it you that used the exercise bike?
Yes, it was.
Every single day. It works wonders for blood pressure.
How did aunt Paula take that?
She couldn't stop laughing.
I'll go hide.
That must be aunt Paula. - Stop it, Solie.
I’ll go see who it is.
Hide mom’s utencils.
Who is it? - It’s me, Augustina.
We’re having dinner, just arrived.
Sorry to interrupt.
Come in, don’t just stand there. - Thank you.
Good evening. - Good evening.
Have a seat. - Thank you.
I came to say I’m sorry about that TV show appearance.
Ah, the interview. It didn’t come out right.
I know. I’m not looking for an excuse,
but they offered to take me to a hospital in Houston
where they can treat that kind of cancer.
But I’d rather die with a clean conscience,
not ashamed to look you in the eye.
Mom, I’ll be upstairs. - Yes, okay.
Have something to eat. - No, thank you.
You’re selling the house, I heard. - We are.
At least, we thought we were, but there are so many memories...
I don’t really know what to do.
Well, I’ll get going. - Why so soon?
Stay with us. - No, I have to go.
A nurse will stop by to do my injection.
The doctors in Madrid showed me how to do it myself,
but I could never learn.
Your sister has no excuses for not being here with you.
Don’t remind me of her.
After what happened on TV she won’t talk to me. She’s pissed.
Not as much as I am with her.
You have plenty of reasons. - I look at you...
and I’m truly envious.
Irene.
I’m so glad to see you. - Me, too.
I heard about you and here I am. It must get lonely.
It does.
If only aunt Paula was here.
I’m here now, to take care of you.
Did you leave the door open? - Yes, let me close it.
I already did.
Did the nurse come already? - No, she will tomorrow.
You’ll be in pain if you miss today’s.
Do you have the medicine, syringes? - Yes, they gave them to me.
All right, I’ll do it then.
I was born in this bed.
My mother slept here.
Your sister Paula and I slept on that one.
I know Augustina and I’m grateful to you.
We have to talk, Irene.
Anything you wish.
Just don’t tell anyone that I’ve returned.
Don’t worry, I won’t.
Thank you for not mentioning me on television.
It’s none of their business, it’s just between the two of us.
Of course.
Nobody’s business but ours.
{Y:i}Hey, beautiful. Give your father a kiss, Magdalene.
{Y:i}Did I ever tell you the story of Pinocchio?
{Y:i}The boy that told lies
{Y:i}and his nose would grow bigger.
{Y:i}He lied to his father, the puppet-maker.
It’s me, mom. Open up.
Raimunda, what are you doing here? - I wanted to see you.
Are you going to stay here?
Yes.
Till the very end.
Augustina is not doing well.
After what I did to her mother, I could at least be there for her now.
Mom, I’ve so much to tell you. About Paco.
Something awful happened. - You’ll tell me later.
We’ll see each other every day.
Yes.
I need you so much.
I’ve always needed you.
Don’t say such things, Raimunda. My eyes are watering.
Ghosts are not supposed to cry.