Why is someone who doesn't have your blood so special to you?
How that can happen?
She's everything to me.
I never had anything like this before in my life.
She's my soul, she's my life, she's my eyes.
-Really? -She's my everything.
What can I say?
I can't explain it.
And what about the mother?
I love her.
-But no more than your daughter. -No.
No way. No way. Never.
No children for you, right?
-Yeah. -Yeah? You?
Yeah, me.
-How many you have? -I have a daughter.
-Yeah? How old? -She's two.
Yeah? That's nice.
-That's very nice. -What's her name?
Manuelita.
That figures. Manuelita, Manuela, Manuelita.
Hey, hey. Nice.
She's beautiful.
It's nice when she gets up in the morning...
like she comes and wakes you up, and you look at her...
and she has this very special smile on her face...
and she leans to me like this...
looks at you, and as soon as you open your eyes...
one day she says to me, "I love you to the moon."
-To the what? -To the moon.
To the moon? That's nice.
Made me feel emotional. Reminds me of my little girl.
She's special.
She's the only person who makes me laugh and smile...
every day.
Yeah? That's nice.
When you think about her-- when I think about her...
it's just...
just great.
Yeah?
Yeah, that's nice.
So, anyway...
if I was a younger man...
livin' here--
I'm just theor--
Why always young? You're obsessed with old and young.
I'm theorizing. You think I'd have a chance?
-Chance for what? -With you.
-Well, you have it now. -What?
You have it now.
You--you--yeah?
Oh, yeah?
Welcome to Argentina, my friend.
OK, I'll buy that.
I think I got a different coffee than you.
I got a regular coffee. You got a lagrima?
-Yeah. -Can I have a taste of yours?
'Cause I think this-- I don't like regular coffee.
This is terrific. What is it?
A teardrop coffee.
No, take it, take it. I like coffee better.
-I'll have to remember that. -I like bitter coffee.
When I go back home, I'll have to try to make that.
We're all ready.
In six or seven days, we figure he'll be here.
Who's he?
The man in the courtylard.
How do you know all this? How do we know all this?
Tony has somebody on the inside...
who also has lost several relatives.
-OK. I'll buy that. -Similar to my uncle.
Either Miguel or I will contact you...
or go by your hotel room.
No, that's no good. No good.
We meet here or some other place like it.
You don't repeat, you understand me?
-You don't repeat. -Sorry, I wasn't thinking.
Great.
-How am I doing? -Pretty good.
Better?
Be gentle. Very gentle.
-Bounce, like you said? -That's right.
-Smile. -Smile.
Very good.
-That's an exit? -That's right.
Be gentle.
Embrace me. Very softly.
Come on...move along.
Come on! Come on, kids!
Good morning, General.
Good morning.
"Se Alquila Habitación" (Room for Rent)
OK, I've got this one room here...
Facing the street is better...
I've got one in the front, but there's some storage there...
Please, go ahead.
See? There's all that stuff...
No, it's OK, no problem.
I can take it away tomorrow.
-How much? -One hundred dollars a week.
Here, this is for two weeks.
There's only one thing I need to ask.
My mother sleeps in the afternoons...
...please don't make too much noise.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
You can visit us later if you want.
Are you coughing, Mom? I'm coming.
Be happy, Mom. I rented the room to a Yankee.
No wonder you're coughing. You're smoking!
Let's go in, or you'll freeze to death.
We'll meet Miguel at the same place as we did before.
La Boca.
-No way. -Why? Why not?
Because I said no. We'll meet at the coffee shop...
directly behind my hotel, two streets over.
With or without Miguel.
Did Miguel talk to you already? They're back.
I'm ahead of you. I saw them drive up yesterday.
-I was there. -Good.
What about Manas? Where is he? Does he know about this?
I'm not absolutely sure, but our sources told us...
What sources?
You don't tell me your name...
and I'm going to tell you my sources?
Whatever. Here comes this guy. Sit.
Sorry I'm late. Now, this is what we do--
Wait, wait. When do I whack this guy out?
When do we make this visit?
That's what I'm going to tell you.
You will not visit the man in the courtylard today.
Today, we'll let him settle in.
I checked the weather report.
Tomorrow, the conditions are perfect.
So, tomorrow, 6:00 p.m. in the evening...
then we'll pay him a visit.
Wait. I'll be the one doing it. Is that right?
I'm sorry, yes.
You will pay him a visit.
We'll be waiting in the car.
I think we should follow on the alternate escape plan.
Which is what?
We drive to La Boca...
and then we take a boat, and we go to Uruguay.
Port Montevideo.
This is your contact there.
From Montevideo, we wait three days...
and then you... you take a plane...
a private plane, and you go to Rio de Janeiro.
OK.
Does that seem like something that's feasible to you?
I just want to make sure...
everything sits right about this in my head.
Focused and very clear. That's all.
So, we meet tomorrow at 5:15 p.m...
at Tony Manas' office.
Make it twentyl to six.
-5:40 p.m.? -Twentyl to six.
Tomorrow, we're going to get rid of a very, very bad person.
This country's going to be a better country for it.
Whether the guy's rotten should make a difference...
but it doesn't.
My job doesn't depend on a list of character references.
My job is my job, and that's it.
Tomorrow evening, I intend to do my job.
Any questions anybody might have at this time? I don't.
No, I don't.
I don't have any questions.
OK, twentyl to six.
.222 with a scope.
Ciao.
Tell the Senora she'll sleep well tomorrow night. I promise.
I'm off to Montevideo for three days...
and then I'm coming back.
Señorita, how are you?
My aunt Maria...
-Orlando Paiva. -Pleased to meet you.
And my sister Pirucha.
I know you. I know you.
The whole gang's here. Bravo!
-How have you been? -I've heard about Paiva.
Absolutely.
-The great master. -I've told him all about you.
And what about her?
The Queen!
Yes, a little.
Don't be modest. You're being humble, aren't you?
Humble, yes.
So, what is Tango? It's something new to me.
I love it.
Tango is life.
Tango is love, it's hate. Tango is everything.
It's a lot of things together.
-A thing of beautyl. -You forgot to mention love.
It's love, I did say it. And hate.
Hey, don't interrupt me!
I'm talking. I'm older than you are.
Yes, Tango is everything.
What is the future of Tango?
The future of Tango?
It's them.
They are the future of Tango!
It runs in the blood, in the family.
Their blood, their family, their training...
They were already dancing in their mother's womb.
You gave me goose pimples.
They were being fed inside.
They're hot like their mother...
like their aunt, and all of us women.
Watch what you're saying.
They were born dancing.
It's in the blood. And the blood runs.
There's been so many well-known Tango dancers.
Which were the best?
And "El Aguila Blanca." ("White Eagle")
He was a little guy. A German.
He was really tiny.
He'd spin a lot and make lots of turns...
and suddenly he'd lift his leg up...
and hit me right here.
But I wouldn't stop, I'd just go on.
I liked dancing with him, but it hurt.
It was just a stylle of dancing. It was his stylle.
An aggressive stylle, wasn't it?
Maybe it's that he was tiny, and I was taller...
so he'd kick me right you know where.
I'd dance with guys who came from work...
with dirtyl collars and spotted suits.
But I didn't care because all I wanted was to dance...
not to go out with them.
Excuse me. What are the right moves for a "Figure Eight"?
When someone from one neighborhood...
danced really well...
and came to our neighborhood club...
we'd fight it out on the dance floor...
cleaning up the floor with each other.
They also fought on the streets every Saturday and Sunday night.
Did you fight?
Yes, when I had a boyfriend, I used to fight for him.
We'd pull each other's hair.
We women used to grab each other's hair.
We were kinda tough back then.
We'd fight for the man we loved.
No, you're not getting it.
You should lead me.
You lead me.
No, not like that.
Just follow me.
What's the story about Carlos Gardel...
and his plane crash?
The last Tango was called, what was it? "Adiós Muchachos."
Oh, no! Don't say that! Grab yourself where it counts!
That's a no-no for Argentines.
It's very bad. Grab your nuts.
You shouldn't say those words.
It's a no-no in Tango.
You see he's grabbing...
"Adiós Muchachos."
No! I'm going to smack him.
He's doing it on purpose.
He's making me nervous, and I'm losing my shawl.
Maria, care to dance?
Of course. Excuse me.
A salon Tango has a different feeling.
At least that's how I feel.
When I dance salon Tango, I feel transported, like flying.
When I'm performing, I have to worry about...
getting stepped on or kicked...
but salon Tango is simply a feeling between two.
A man and a woman.
She loves dancing.
Both of them. Different stylles.
Look at that.
Very clean.
Let's make a toast.
For friendship, whiskey, cigarettes...
and to my one true love, the Tango.
May I dance Tango until I die.
What a night.
I got something for you, very special...
that I want you to share with your loved ones.
This means a lot for me and to me...
-It's the future of tango. -The future of tango.
You're welcome.
I have to practice my Tango.
I have to walk every day, OK?
Right, but you're a bit bow-legged.
So I will show you an exercise.
You should put this coin between your knees.
Hold it tight. You walk kind of like this.
Walk. Walk.
Very good, very good. Manuela, Manuela.
We'll meet you tomorrow, 3:30, in the plaza.
-I have a surprise. -A surprise?
I have a business meeting at twentyl to six...
and a plane to catch after that, so don't be late.
Take care.
Remember, my friends...
"Adiós Muchachos."
You have one drink...
you think the whole neighborhood is following you.
-Miguel. -You followed him to the hotel?
Yes, all the way. We'll be waiting for him in his room.
It's finished.
Here's your coffee, sir.
Today is a special day.
No, it's just another day.
-Flowers. -Yes?
-What's your name? -José.
Good-bye, José.
Good morning, sir.
I have to deliver these flowers to you.
Flowers? Who are they from?
From your old friends, the boys.
-Who are you? -Me?
-Yes, who are you? -I'm nobody.
José doesn't exist.
Adiós, motherfucker.
What is it? What happened?
Nothing...nothing. A heart attack.
What?
Madam! Help! Madam!
What is it?
What's wrong with him?
What's happened?
What's happened to him?
Done.
I can go home now. Yeah.
Go home to my family.
I thought they'd do it tonight.
I'm also surprised.
I don't know what the fuck happened.
The Gringo went crazy.
What happened? Tell me what happened?
Don't tell them anything!
We'd better not speak for a while.
I'll call you if I find anything out.
I don't think you'll find anything.
I'm also working on it.
Go ahead. But if anything goes wrong, you'll pay.
We'll be in touch. Bye.
Cops.
We're at the scene with the housekeeper...
who found the body.
Madam, you are the General's housekeeper, aren't you?
Yes, sir.
You were there during the crime and found the body.
Exactly. I saw blood.
And there was a wound straight to his heart.
What was the gunman saying?
He seemed to be really out of it.
He looked very strange.
Had the General received any death threats recently?
Was he afraid?
Honestly, I couldn't say.
Are you frightened now?
Yes, because the man saw me.
I'm listening to it right now.
I guess the guy was important.
Must have been real important.
Geez, I hope I can get my guy out of the country...
you know what I mean?
Hey, take it easy.
Wait a minute.
I didn't send you a second-rate wiseguy.
I sent you the best I know of anywheres...
and if he hit the guy early...
he must have had a pretty good reason.
Look at me when I'm talking, you shit!
I want to know what Orlando's involvement is.
I want to know about his family.
About the money.
I want to know his contacts.
Who's paying you?
Sir, I'm in charge of this case now.
I'm Chief of Police...
I know perfectly well who you are.
But this is not police business.
You are out of Federal jurisdiction.
I want to be alone with the prisoner.
Everybody out! Go!
Gentlemen! I don't have all day!
What the fuck happened with you people?
Why did you take so long?
Take it easy, Miguel. You know how these things are.
-Excuse me. -Come in.
Miss...tell me about Charles Edward.
Charles Edward?
I don't know who he is.
He spent the night with you.
The American.
The American. Good.
I don't know what to tell you. I didn't learn his name.
Can you help me with any information?
I met him. He took me to a hotel.
I spent the night with him.
And what did he say to you?
You must be able to give me some information?
He wanted me to call him "Daddy."
"Daddy"?
"Daddy."
And tell me, is he your Daddy?
What do you mean?
Whatever. And you don't know his name.
Yes. He was my Daddy.
Frankie, listen to me.
I had to do it this way.
Don't ask me why, but it's very clear in my mind.
Otherwise, I'd have circled the drain by now.
Where's the leak? Do you have any idea?
None. All I know is I'm on my own except for Manas.
I don't know what happened to Miguel or Orlando.
But it's been on TV...
and I'm in some kind of predicament down here.
Anyway, only trust Manas.
He's the only one.
How do I trust him if I can't find him?
Keep trying, that's all.
Maybe I should go to the racetrack and ask around.
That's not a good idea.
Stay in your room and go out only when you have to.
Even then, it's not a good idea.
Only go out when you got to call Manas.
What if I can't get him, Frankie?
Then you have to just go for it.
No matter what happens, use the dummy passport.
Otherwise, you'll be in a lot of trouble.
OK. I got to get off the phone and get a hold of this guy.
Wait a minute.
I don't believe this. What?
I don't believe this. I don't believe this.
Holy shit. Oh, my God.
What is it?
It's a dream. Sleep!
What were you going to do with this?
You fuck!
Sleep!
This never happened.
Damn it!
Hello! Hello! Get me the fire department!
I mean, the police!
Urgent! Urgent!
You stupid bastard. You could have bought another pair.
But better late than never.
The song me and my brother used to sing when we were kids.
Happy Birthday, Jenny, this is your day of the year
Happy Birthday, Jenny
We bring you health and good cheer
Remember, darling, stay as young as you can
The part I like-- When you reach ninetyl-four
May you have ninetyl more
And waltz your birthday waltz
I may never see you again, kid, but I'm going to try.
I mean, where are they going to send the body?
Jenny. OK.
I'm resting for a minute 'cause my room's bugged.
Whole fucking world is bugged.
It was a close call. Too close.
Stupid bastard.
Mister. Come here a moment.
I want to show you something.
I wanted to show you my mama.
She's an old lady. Poor thing...
I'm taking care of her.
She's sleeping.
Very good, yes.
Are you in a hurry? Don't use that door.
Use that one, it's better.
-I'm going to Montevideo, OK? -OK.
-I'll be back. -Fine, this is your house.
Three days, yes, thank you.
Sir, could you please step out a minute?
Do what?
Documents. I need to see your passport.
Who the fuck are you?
Doesn't matter who I am. Can you step out, please?
-In a minute! -Hurry up!
Let me finish. It's a little embarrassing.
I need to see your documents, sir.
If you shake it more than once, you're playing with it.
-Come on! -Hold on.
Motherfucker!
Here we go.
Sir, we have arrived.
Give me a light, will you?
I've been lightin' your cigars for fifteen years.
You'd think by now you'd have your own lighter.
I don't like to carry a lighter. You know that.
I know. That's why I carry it for you.
That's why I have you around.
What do you think I got you around for?
-You're on payroll, right? -Simple reason.
The flight's on time, boss, or what's up?
What happened? Are you all right?
You fuck, you.
You almost caused a third world war down there.
What happened?
You tell me. But I'm gonna tell you guys something.
Somebody knew something from the beginning...
from the very beginning.
No way. It was airtight.
-Come on, get in here with me. -Wait.
Come over here.
Bend down and kiss the ground for me over here.
-Kiss what? -Wait, wait, wait.
I'm too stiff, so just bend down and kiss the ground for me.
It's good to be home.
Kiss the ground? Kiss my ass, you fuckin'--
Listen to this guy.
You fuckin' guys'll never change.
Let's go, guys. Let's go.
All right, come on. Get in the car.
I even brought my dogs here to see us.
You ought to see some of those bastards dance down there.
You never saw anything like it.
If the boat had gone the other way...
we'd all be doing the tango.
-Tell me about it, huh? -Yeah, yeah.
What's the matter, puppy?
Why don't you get a rottweiler? Get a Doberman.
Get a police dog or something.
My wife would throw me out of the house.
She loves you, right?
How are Maggie and Jen doing? All right?
Yeah, they're doin' good. When are you gonna marry Maggie?
You keep an eye on that kid.
You're always worried about Maggie. So get married.
Since when are you worried about me?
-Stop this shit and get married. -We'll see, we'll see.
I want you to show me which one is your boyfriend.
Come on, I've been waiting all this time. Come on, show me.
It's this one. The one with the red hat.
-Oh, he's cute. -No, no.
What about this big guy with the blue hat?
Good to see you.
You missed my birthday, and you got an ugly haircut!
I got an ugly haircut?
What do you mean? I'm beautiful.
What are you talkin' about?
Good to see you. Happy to see me?
Yeah.
Good to see you.
I got a present for you at home.
Cool!
Cool? A special present for you. I do.
You missed my birthday.
-I'm not so cool anymore, am l? -No.
Step out to the side.
Now step back left.
Step back right and cross your feet. Whoops.
And in like that. Very good.
She's a quick learner. It's about as much as I know.
It's so beautiful. Where'd you learn that?
Where'd I learn it? Guatemala.
What do they call that dance?
They call it the...
tango-fandango whatever.
You look good at that.
The last one in the house does not get a present.
Oh, I'm going.
The last one in the house does not get a present.
But where's the key. Do you have my key?
-Yeah. -Honey, where's your key?
The last one in the house does not get a present.
I want my present, too.
OK, hurry, hurry.
You go. No, you get out of here.
You get out of here.
They're beautiful, Johnny! I love them!
They're beautiful!
Dear John...
here's a video of a 21st century tango.
Practice the steps that I taught you...
so if you ever come back to Buenos Aires, we can dance.
And remember, you're never, never too old to learn.
Your friend, Manuela.