EPITAPHS
Her eyelids and lips
were sewn shut while still alive.
See the bleeding around the stitches?
She probably tried opening her mouth to...
to scream or to get some air.
Do you know who it is?
No, not yet.
Her name is Mercedes Sobral.
She was a literature teacher.
It's a gift, for your son's birthday.
My baby.
Hey, you forgot about me.
I didn't forget about anybody.
You called me an idiot over the phone. Watch it, eh?
I'm sorry. Sorry.
Let's start over.
- Have you eaten? - No.
I don't understand.
How did they know?
He saw my face.
Now he knows what I look like.
I have to become invisible again.
How did they know?
This shouldn't have happened.
Damn it!
I don't get it.
What are you laughing at?
What the fuck are you laughing at?!
If I go down, you go with me. Got it?
We planned this together. Together!
My failure is also yours, got it?
Sorry.
I'm just so confused.
I have to know what they know about me-- how deep they've dug.
I need to know how much time we have left
to finish what we started.
We're so close.
So close.
The guy we're looking for is named Bruno Costas,
he's 28 years old.
He was an assistant at Alejandro Mujica's school,
and it's possible his relationship with Mujica
started at the same time.
What was Costas doing in Bariloche?
He was the trip coordinator.
Tourist companies normally hire former students for that job.
Besides being a former student, Bruno also worked at the school.
So he made sure that he organized the trip.
And what he organized was
a honeymoon with Alejandro Mujica.
Mrs. Sobral discovered it...
Shall we split it?
Mom?
- Are you hurt? - No.
Do you want me to make you some hot tea with lemon?
No.
That's for a cough, honey. Honey.
- Does your tummy hurt? - No, no.
My stomach was hurting but it's gone now.
Come here, come here.
I'm gonna eat you. I'm gonna eat you.
Shall we go over the history?
Five years ago four students die because of some teacher
and now someone's determined to kill those
who were indirectly responsible...
Not just "someone", Bruno Costas.
Who was in love with Alejandro Mujica,
one of the dead students.
Laura told me this had something to do with a relationship.
And Laura is...
Laura Santini, Penalver's psychologist.
She had something to do with Alejandro Mujica's death.
No, that kid managed to escape,
and Laura convinced him to go back to the lab.
That's why her name is on one of the tombstones.
Why are you two together?
I mean, you and Laura are on the same tombstone.
Why?
We had a relationship some time ago.
It wasn't a big deal. That's why I don't know.
And now?
That's a personal question.
It's a necessary question.
A crazy man wants to kill us. Just like it says here.
His old employer gave me his address.
- And...? - Nothing.
He hasn't lived there since they evicted him five years ago.
- Any family? - A father.
They're trying to find out where he lives.
You're still waiting for the teacher's body to show up.
- It will show up today. - That's been his M.O.
He must be frustrated, we're all over him.
I'll make you look very pretty.
It's a beautiful evening
and I want the two of us to go for a walk.
I love the smell of jasmine. Don't you?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I forgot you're not in any shape to smell anything.
Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you.
You're tired, aren't you?
That's normal. Too much excitement for one day.
Rest, Mrs. Sobral. Relax.
I'll be close by... watching.
This son of a bitch doesn't sleep, does he?
He must be dying to know how close we are.
I'm leaving.
If I hear anything, I'll call.
Who is that?
You like being alone?
It looks like it.
Here I am. Don't you see me?
Cold.
Warm.
Hot.
Bruno...
Let's talk about you.
Let's talk about what's happening to you.
Or, if you prefer, we'll talk about your mother.
I never met her, but I bet
she was a beautiful and sensitive woman, just like you.
But you're not okay.
Something is wrong with you.
Bruno.
Why don't you let me help you?
You want to help me?
Help me then, bitch.
Who are you?
What do you know about me?
What do you know about my mother?
You're going to tell me everything, every last bit.
- Hi. - Did I wake you up?
It's okay, what happened?
We know his name.
- Enough Renzo, I made up mind. - What are you talking about?
- I'm leaving. - You can't leave now.
I can't, but Nico can.
I have to notify my patients and refer them to someone else.
It could take me ten days.
But now? Right when we're about to get him?
That's crazy.
Good luck, really.
What do you mean "luck", Laura?!
I need Bruno Costas' father's address.
They're working on it. Did you talk to Marina?
No, she was supposed to call me.
That's odd, she always calls when she wakes up.
Well not today, Jiménez.
Did you hear me? I need Costas' father's address.
When was the last time you saw her?
Last night when we saw the teacher's body.
I took off, she stayed.
- Is there a new epitaph? - No, there's no new epitaph.
What about the address?
I told you, they're on it.
Okay, when you get it, call me.
Bruno?
Bruno.
Leaving so soon?
No, I was calling you.
What for?
Because I wanted to know why you brought me here.
Exactly that, to know.
Laura, this is Renzo again.
I want you to call me, please.
FEDERAL POLlCE Passport Agency
- Mom, almost done? - No, not quite, Nico
How did you find out my name, Marina?
From a picture...
in Bariloche.
Don't lie. I'm not in any picture in Bariloche.
You are, your reflection is in the window of the bus.
What else?
You wore a badge with the travel agency's logo on it,
so, I went directly to their offices.
Who did you speak to?
Who did you speak to?!
With the head of personnel?
Sidesky? Sidesky?
Sidesky?!
Son of a bitch.
Sidesky, that fucker.
- We said that we would forget-- - I made him.
I made him. He had no choice but to tell me.
- I made him. - What else did he tell you...
- that I'm a pervert? - No. I swear he didn't say--
- He didn't say anything else. - Fuck!
I made him talk. He didn't tell me anything else.
And if he tells my mother?
He won't tall anyone. No one will find out.
No one will find anything out. No one will find out.
I swear, no one...
Quiet!
What do you mean nothing, Jiménez?
What about Marina?
No, she didn't call me.
Did you try her house?
Well, she's keeping her distance. Oh no? You'll see.
I'll keep playing the idiot.
We'll talk later.
I can't believe it.
Marina's gone,
Jiménez can't get the Costa's address,
and Laura won't answer my calls.
Too many problems.
You can't deal with all of them at once.
Focus on them one by one.
Stop bothering me, it's happening at the same time.
But there are priorities, right?
For the of God, I beg you,
don't give me advice, please.
Then use common sense.
To me...
the main problem is Bruno Costas,
who you should catch first.
Among other reasons because...
on the other hand, Laura is leaving the country.
- Yeah, I know. - I consider that a priority.
Let's see, at this point in the game...
what do you know about him?
Nothing, nothing.
He worked at a travel agency,
he went to the same school,
he had a relationship with Alejandro Mujica,
he was gay, or something like that.
- What else? - That's it, nothing more.
You need to know more.
I know, Dad, I don't know where to look. I don't know.
Something that makes you uneasy?
Something that you left to figure out later?
I don't know.
Marina thinks he worked doing make up on cadavers
in a funeral home I guess.
And?
And no.
He's 28 years old.
He worked in a travel agency,
before, he was an assistant in school.
When did he learn that? You can't learn that over night.
It takes time.
He's young, he wouldn't have had time.
He wouldn't have had time, unless...
Unless...
he inherited the post.
Unless he inherited the post.
Where are the yellow pages?
You're going to be late for your math test.
You can't always do everything, right?
You can.
You'll be able to do it all.
I thought I was the only perverted one in this story,
but I was wrong, Sidesky.
Please, what do you want?
Whatever you want-- anything.
What do I want?
We had a deal, Sidesky. You broke it.
I want justice.
Hello?
Laura, it's me Renzo.
Can you come down, please?
No. You're not going to convince me.
I don't want to convince you,
I want you to go with me somewhere.
- Where? - Can you come down, please?
I want you to go with me to talk to Bruno Costas' father.
Would he be with his dad?
Yeah, maybe.
- Are we going alone? - No.
Hello.
Any movement?
No. No one has gone in or left.
Is that the only exit?
There's a warehouse of coffins down the street
but it's covered.
Okay, let's go.
- Good evening. - Good evening.
- Mr. Costas? - Yes.
Police.
May we come in?
- What for? - We want to speak to you.
- About what? - About your son.
But my son's not here, he hasn't lived here for a while.
I have nothing to do with my son.
I'm sorry, but the judge doesn't share that thought.
Judiciary Branch SEARCH WARRANT
Food's almost ready, Marina.
Tell me about Renzo.
You know more about Renzo than me.
No. I want to know what he knows about me.
Does he feel powerless?
Does he hate me?
I don't think he feels powerless.
He knows your face, your name,
the reason you've killed so many people.
He's close.
The reason?
You poor thing.
I feel so bad for you.
Easy.
You've spent your whole life reading books
trying to understand why your father shot himself in the head.
Do you think they actually know the real reason?
Do you really think you're that original?
There are so many guys just like you in history.
I can easily find your story simply by skimming the pages
of any book on criminal pathology.
Eat.
Why did your dad kill himself?
What did you do to Sidesky?
Sidesky...
I found Sidesky in a moment of lust
and I thought...
"What can I do with so much lustfulness?
Are you alone, Costas?
No, I have an employee working.
- I'll get him. - No, I'll go.
He's preparing a body.
Please, sit down.
Thank you.
How long has it been since you've seen your son?
A long time.
How long is "a long time"?
Six years, maybe more.
Why?
- What did he do? - Something very serious.
But what?
- Answer me first. - I threw him out.
Why?
Because he's a monster.
Lost your appetite?
That's a shame, it's all I have to offer you.
Why did your father kill himself?
Because your mother was having an affair.
You were nine years old,
you came home from school one afternoon,
and you found him dead in the bath tub
with a gunshot wound to the head.
You're mother wasn't there.
Three days later a neighbor found you
and called the police.
Don't you see, stupid, how we all have our own chapters?
What's going on?
- Please, what's going on? - I'm a cop.
Let me see your face.
What's going on?
What is that?
I don't know.
Please, tell me what's going on.
- What's over there? - The elevator.
Tell me what's going on.
What kind of monster?
An animal.
Animals have no morals, right?
My son doesn't either.
The worst thing is I never realized it,
until I saw it.
What did you see?
He was a good son.
Ever since he was a kid he was interested in the business.
This isn't an easy business.
It's not a store, we don't sell candy.
What we sell here is peace.
And Bruno had a talent for--
Tell me about the other part...
the monster.
It was a Tuesday,
and on Tuesdays I had a dinner with other businessmen.
I would come home late.
- But that day-- - You came home early.
I heard noises.
I knew Bruno was working.
I wanted to kill him.
Aren't you curious to know how I found out about your dad?
Too easy, Bruno.
You went through my things.
My badge is next to my father's.
Besides, everyone knew Segal the Russian.
Everyone knows how it ended.
You and l...
could be very good friends.
But you're still going to kill me.
- Aren't you? - I don't know.
I'm not used to living with anybody.
I don't know, Marina.
But let's not talk about that right now.
I'm a believer, you know?
But at that point I was mad at God.
It had been six months since my wife had died,
and I had suffered a lot.
I didn't forgive God for such a humiliating death.
But that night I reconciled with him.
And I thanked him that she wasn't alive
to see the monster she had given birth to.
Because she loved him.
That boy was a miracle to her.
They were always together.
It was very moving to watch Bruno...
to do anything for his mother.
You see?
To see what I saw,
would have been more devastating to her than cancer.
Bruno.
Bruno!
I have to go to the bathroom!
I have to go to the bathroom.
You son of a bitch.
Son of a bitch.
Son of a bitch!
No!
- How about you? - What?
How did you get along with your son?
Fine.
I didn't bother him and he didn't bother me.
He only thought about her mother.
And his mother?
I need to get back to work. Excuse me.
Where are you going?
Maybe your partner needs something.
This house is big.
I have nothing to hide.
Let me go look for him.
Why?
Why did you do it?
I opened my house to you,
I offered you my friendship.
I treated you well.
Why did you do it?!
You won't find anything. No, please.
Open it.
I swear you won't find anything of interest to you in there.
There isn't anything.
No.
I'm left alone again. Alone.
She asked me to do it.
She didn't want to be buried.
She didn't want to die.
I did nothing wrong.
I know it's against the law but she asked me to do it.
To her, I didn't exist.
Bruno was the only one that did.
I know it must seem repugnant to you.
Did he do this?
Yeah, that beast.
As soon as Nico gets his passport he's gone.
How about you?
As soon as I make some arrangements...
in ten days.
And if you leave and I kill myself?
If you leave I'll kill myself.
No.
Then Bruno would get what he wants.
Yeah, maybe so.
Kill me, please.
Kill me.
No.
I will not kill you.
If I kill you then I'm left alone.
I can't be alone... it scares me.
You're alone, too.
You're going to love me.
When you get to know me, you're going to love me.
You'll never be alone again.
When I finish what I started, we'll go far away together.
Somewhere where mothers don't die from cancer,
and fathers don't die from betrayal.
A place where there is no pain.
The two of us together...
forever.
Kill me.