Get up. It's half past seven.
How many heaters did Uxbal bring? - Six.
How's Ana?
Hi, Lili.
How are you?
The heaters will make sure that you don't freeze.
Ana's fine. She wants to see you.
We moved in with her mother, and she misses you.
I miss her too. She loves to play with Li.
Uxbal! Hai wants to talk to you.
See you, Lili. - Bye. Say bye.
Not a day longer.
If I'd wanted them to sew 16 hours a day and to exploit them...
Exploit them? - Yes, exploit them.
Do you know what they earn in China?
50 fucking cents a day.
Millions of Chinese would suck my dick every morning to stay here.
You forget that it was I who negotiated the workers' salaries.
And as I can see below, they obviously get jack shit.
But it's none of my business.
Just give me my share. We'd agreed...
Agreed what?
You fucking asshole!
It's my money, asshole.
It's mine!
It's my money, dammit! Mine!
Fucking leeches. If you're not starving, it's because of me.
If those Chinese bastards have work, it's because of me.
If the two of you are not sitting in jail, it's because of me.
If you don't give me half of Mendoza's money, I swear...
What will you do? Who do you think you are?
You twist everything for your own benefit.
Uxbal...
I'll be deported tomorrow. You have to stay here with Samuel.
We're not staying here without you. - Samuel is Spanish...
He's not. Samuel is Senegalese like me. We'll go back with you.
We'll be united again. We're still young.
Stay here.
Stay here with him and get an education.
Go back to work at the chicken factory. I'll send you money.
Even if I cut off the heads of one million chickens--
we'll never afford a house here. We don't belong here.
Why would you go back to Senegal?
There are no jobs at all.
A policeman came by.
He says we'll be evicted. All of us. We have until Monday.
Let Uxbal handle it.
I trust him.
I have already spoken with him.
Let him help us.
Hello.
Why do you look so sulky? What happened to you?
Why did you do it? You didn't have to go that far.
Is that why you asked me to come? To give me an earful?
What could I have done? They do whatever the hell they want.
What did you expect?
Were you the only one who didn't know that they sold drugs?
I warned you, Uxbal. We had to stop the negroes.
There's not enough money for everyone. Should I live on my miserable salary?
Or would you steal from me?
They're going to be deported. There are women with small children...
You damn well aren't Mother Teresa. - You know what I mean.
You're the one exploiting them, so spare me the bullshit.
I don't exploit them. I help them find work.
Upon payment, like everyone else.
Would you care for anything? -No thanks.
Do you remember Victor, Julia's son?
He moved to Murcia to tame tigers in a circus. He fed them.
They danced for him and licked his face.
I saw the show with my daughter.
She wanted a tiger to take home. They seemed to love him.
Just last month, I saw Victor's mother.
One of the tigers had torn off a piece of his face him, and killed him.
He fed them every day. Every day for six years.
But he made one mistake.
It's dangerous to rely on a starving man.
Let alone one whose children are starving too.
That has nothing to do with it. - What are you talking about then?
We have to help Ekweme. He's being deported. You have to help me.
I don't sit in parliament. I can't help you.
I can't fucking continue to play United Nations.
I have a daughter to feed. Do you understand?
Take care of yourself, Uxbal.
Or take an Alka Seltzer. Chinese food can be toxic.
There are so many illegal workers
--that they end up living high off the hog while we eat rice.
Dad, did you know--
that when an owl dies it spits out a fur ball?
No, I didn't know. Not so loud, you'll wake Mom.
Dad, is Mom mad at us?
No.
Who's that?
Your grandfather. - Let me see.
This was the last photo taken of him before he left.
My Mom always kept it in her purse.
Where'd he go?
To Mexico.
He didn't travel there, he fled. - Why did he flee?
Because your grandfather couldn't keep quiet.
Back then, Franco persecuted and executed people who couldn't keep quiet.
When he was 20, he fled Spain to avoid the death penalty--
but died two weeks later in Mexico, of pneumonia.
Did you love him a lot?
I didn't know him. I never met him.
It sucks not having a dad.
When are we going up to see the snow? Mom says we should go by train.
Call the window seat. - Okay.
If we are going up to the snow--
you have to start saving as much energy as you can, because there's plenty to do.
Now off to bed.
Careful, it's heavy.
Damn, it's sealed with zinc.
Give me a hammer and chisel.
Dammit, he's embalmed.
We'll take it like that.
...placed Mateo Fernandez Gama's remains--
in Dept. 27, Saint Joseph, the year 1966.
Excellent. Everything's in order.
Your father died in Mexico.
That's why he was embalmed, before being shipped here by boat.
I'm telling you this because formaldehyde might cause--
the cremation to take longer.
The body will be driven to the Montjuic crematorium.
You'll want to get an urn, I suppose.
Here are his personal effects. They were in the coffin.
May we see the body?
If you want to, but people normally wouldn't...
but if you want to, then I'll call Montjuic right away.
Tony, please open the bag, so the deceased can be identified.
Sorry, the door was open.
I'll be back shortly.
The fridge tends to hum--
but if you whack it on the back, it'll stop.
There's hot water--
but it's best that you wait to shower until after ten o'clock. Okay?
That's about everything.
Kids' room.
You can stay here, if you want.
The rent's been paid for the next few months.
Damn.
Are you...?
Are you okay?
I didn't know you had massage clients in the middle of the night.
You frightened me.
You should see the sky.
It's studded with stars.
It's fucking annoying that ants always come crawling in here.
Ana says you caught them smoking and that the mattress was on fire.
Where have you been? - Don't I get to have a little fun?
Not with two children home alone--
who have no idea where you are. And dressed like that.
So it's my fault? Now I have to ask you for permission to be their mother.
This is what happens when a seven year old smokes.
Things catch fire. Or maybe you didn't know that Mateo smokes?
You mustn't leave them, or throw a burning mattress out of the window--
and then force them to bring it up again. He's only seven years old.
But he can already hurt others like he was 40.
He wanted to open the fridge...
and his feet were wet.
And he called me a whore.
The more love I give him--
the more nasty names he calls me.
He said it was my fault we separated.
Did you hit him?
No.
Yes.
It's the only way he'll learn.
I bought train tickets.
Four seats in first class.
I found a cute guest house where we can stay overnight.
The kids are so looking forward to the trip.
They talk about the Pyrenees--
as if we were going to Disneyland.
Honey, what you're seeing there, aren't stars.
It's your nervous system.
If you would only hold me...
We're ruined.
Finished.
We could've...
Calm down. It was your idea.
What happened? Where are they?
- You fucking pig!
You're a fucking murderer. - Shut the fuck up!
It was your idea too. - We gotta go.
I don't want to go to jail. - No one's going anywhere.
Where are they?
Downstairs. In the basement.
We have to decide what to do with the one who's alive.
There's one whose alive?
There were two, but we couldn't... One already died.
Reporting this would be suicide.
Promise me that nobody will find out.
I'll give you all the money you want. Just say how much.
Help me, help me.
What are you doing?
Help me!
Uxbal, let her be. She's dead.
What do we do?
You have to help me.
I don't know. Lock the damn warehouse.
Wait, Marambra. Please Marambra, listen to me.
Listen to me for a moment.
Take the train tonight; We'll see again tomorrow.
Don't change the plan. Don't change a damn thing.
Take the kids, and head for the Pyrenees.
Yes, tell Ana that I'm sorry, that we'll celebrate her birthday when you get back.
I tried to pray, but I don't know who to pray to.
You haven't slept at all, have you? Out with it.
I bought the damn heaters because they were the cheapest.
Because I needed the fucking money.
I knew full well that the heaters were bad.
It's my fault, Bea. It's my fault, it's all...
They're all dead...
25 people, Bea. There were women there.
And children... Lili was there.
I wanted to ask her to forgive me, but she was already dead.
I don't know if I should go to police. I'm really scared...
It was an accident, Uxbal.
Take it easy.
You know what to do, Uxbal.
Go find them--
and beg their forgiveness.
No, not that...
Not that...
Tito...
Here comes the prodigal son.
What happened to you? I've been trying to reach you.
I left a thousand messages. Why aren't you taking my calls?
- Come here.
This is my long-lost brother.
What are you having?
I don't know. - Clara!
Mendoza went nuts. He almost cut my balls off.
Clara, one... Two Jack Daniels.
The Chinese didn't show up for work. These kinds of delays cost a fortune.
What happened? - There was a problem, Tito.
What the hell? Why didn't you come to me?
Because... I don't know.
Come here, Clarita.
Drink, we'll talk about this tomorrow.
Listen... I've got to talk to you, Tito.
Here, you've got to yell or touch each other.
Check her out.
Damn, you were thirsty.
Look behind me. The girl in pink.
I fucked her in the ass. She loves cock.
She's just a little girl.
Cheers!
I don't have anything.
Here it is.
Is Chepas here?
What's wrong with you? Look at him.
How long is it since you last went out?
It's been at least two years. Look at him now.
He looks like the fucking Dalai Lama.
Here.
Hello, beautiful.
No, don't give him anything.
Let him suffer.
Look at him.
Now we can talk. Want something to drink?
Get Chepas's stuff. I'm going to the restroom.
Are you looking to party, girls? - What for? We know you're gay.
Your brother's an idiot. Do you know that?
Your brother's an idiot. - Yes.
Yes, he is.
How many kids do you have?
- Two.
Where are they now? - They went away.
They went up to the snow.
Who with? - With their mother.
Why didn't you go with them? - I can't.
Why can't you?
Because I'm dying.
I'm dying of cancer.
PYRENEES are BlUTlFUL
Mateo. Sweetie?
Mateo.
Little buddy...
Why are you here all alone?
I peed my pants.
Don't worry about it.
What happened?
Mommy punished me.
She left me here. She only took Ana.
They went up to the snow.
What happened to your face?
I've been very bad.
Dad...
Let me explain.
It was Ana's birthday and Mateo... - Don't talk to me, Marambra.
It's good that you're leaving.
I'm really glad you're clearing out. You hear me?
You son of a bitch!
You are a fucking son of a bitch! You can't even look at me, huh?
Give me the picture, Marambra.
Come on, Mateo.
The children are staying here.
I'll pick up their things later.
You can't take Mateo. I'm telling you right now.
Come on, sweetie.
Please let him stay. - Let go of him now.
Let him stay. You're acting crazy. Let him stay.
Get out, for heaven's sake. Out. Get the fuck out.
Let go, Marambra. Let go of Mateo. Let go of Mateo!
Let go, Marambra.
I can't.
Let him go, dammit!
Marambra, let go of Mateo. Let him go. Let him go.
Let him go. Let him go. Let him go.
Ana. Ana!
Take your fucking ring!
You can have the kids' room.
We'll be moving into mine.
How old is he?
A year and two months.
I mean, it'll be two months in four days.
His name is Samuel.
Named for Eto'o? - Yes.
Ekweme was Barcelona fan. - Who is Ekweme?
His father.
Tell him to be quiet. Make him stop.
Go to sleep, Mateo.
Daddy, why is Ige living with us?
Because she doesn't have a home.
And she has a little kid.
Should I answer it? - No, I already told you.
Where are the kids?
I dropped them off at school.
Why didn't you wake me? - You were sleeping like a log.
Ana said she knew the way, and it was fine for Mateo.
What time is it?
I don't know. It must be around one.
I can pick up the kids, if you like.
He lost his mind.
Liwei betrayed me. The whole thing was his idea.
You yourself knew what kind of man he was.
He dumped the dead bodies 300 meters from the shore.
Shimuya swore the corpses sank to the bottom.
Liwei thought you would betray us. I was scared, too.
They have taken my family. My daughter, Suyin.
To cap it all, Liwei came to me-- crying like he'd been whipped.
This is insane. I don't get it. What do you want me to do?
We can't stay here. Get out of here, as fast as you can.
What do you want? - You are not innocent, Uxbal.
What? - Don't play dumb.
You have to try to put a lid on it.
My family won't talk, I swear.
You have to hush up anyone you know who knows anything.
The news has shocked the entire nation.
The latest news is that the vast majority of victims were men--
but among them were the bodies of two women and three children.
These images might be unpleasant for some. The search for bodies continues...
No, I don't know.
It's not clear. No, it's not clear.
What? Really?
Near the Chinese warehouse. Damned if I know.
A family, or something. Hang on, someone's at the door.
No, no, no! Don't hang up.
What the hell are you doing here?
I just heard. - Why didn't you tell me?
Are we talking about the same thing? - I don't know.
Are we talking about the same thing? This sucks ass.
Want something to drink?
Marambra's bag? - Give it a rest.
I don't get it at all. They murdered them, Uxbal?
You fucking pig. Damn, Uxbal...
You pig.
She was hysterical, standing there and crying.
What was I supposed to do? Leave her standing outside?
You're partly to blame, Uxbal.
If I see you near my wife, or my kids--
anywhere less than a kilometer away-- I swear on our mother--
I'll kill you. I'll kill you, you son of a bitch.
I can't move.
I feel like if I moved my neck--
my head would fall off.
Easy. Nothing's going to fall off.
If I close my eyes--
the thoughts come.
They scare me so much.
I called you. I called you several times.
I can't give the children what they need.
I'm so sorry I was mean to Mateo.
I do what I can to survive.
I want to be faithful.
But I also want to have some fun...
like a whore.
Don't say that, Marambra.
Forgive me.
I never knew how to help you.
I still don't know.
Something... I've never known.
But we've hurt each other so much.
Send me away again.
At the clinic they have to strap me in tight...
Easy.
Easy. It's going to be okay. Going to be okay.
She is at the same place where we visited her before.
Do you remember?
And she...
We must give her space to rest.
Are they taking care of her? -Yes.
She has 2O people taking care of her.
She sends you many kisses. She loves you very much.
Can we visit her? -Yes, of course, sweetie.
But right now we must let her rest.
Make a wish, honey.
Give me your hand. Give me your hand.
Don't stick it up your nose. -Give me your hand.
What's this? A booger?
This is a gift from your dad.
Will you take good care of it?
You promise?
Will you take good care of it? - Yes.
Should we have some cake now? Sit down, Ige.
Well...
The first thing to do...
Mateo, don't be gross.
is to eat this delicious chocolate cake.
The kids are very fond of you, Ige.
You and Samuel.
You have a home here. And you can stay for as long as you want.
No, Uxbal. I'm very fond of the children too--
but when I've scraped together enough money, I'll go back.
This is no place for us.
Ekweme told me that...
Wait a minute.
This is enough for rent for a whole year--
and much more.
It's all for the children. Do you understand?
Take the money, Ige. Take them.
Take them.
Ige, please...
Can't you stay here, please?
I need your help.
Take the money. Take them.
Damn...
What is it?
Nothing.
Why aren't you in school? -Don't lie to me, Daddy.
Come here.
Does your brother know anything about this?
You can't leave us.
I won't.
Look into my eyes.
Look at my face.
Promise me you'll remember me.
Don't forget me, Ana.
Don't forget me, my darling.
Goodbye.
Ige?
Yes, it's me. I came back.
Daddy, are you okay?
Yes, dear.
Does it hurt?
No.
I can't sleep. Turn on the light.
The ring looks funny on your hand.
Can I see it?
Is it real? - Yes.
At least that's what my father told my mother.
Why do you have it?
Because...
your grandfather gave it to your grandmother...
before he left Spain...
She was pregnant and expecting me--
and she never saw him again.
It's beautiful. I never imagined I'd touch a real diamond.
Can I try it on? - Yes.
It's yours now, sweetie. - Really?
Mom always wore it on this finger.
She said it wasn't real.
Your mother never heard the sound.
What sound?
The sound of the ocean.
When I was little--
one radio station played the sounds of the sea.
Giant waves.
The sounds scared me.
Why were you scared?
The bottom of the sea scared me.
Did you know that when an owl dies, it spits out a fur ball?
All the creatures that live there.
You shouldn't go with the ponytail. It makes you look like a fox.
It scares away the owls.
Dad?
Don't you believe me?
Dad?
Once there was nothing here.
Just water. Saltwater.
Do you know what it sounded like?
And the wind?
And the two together?
What's over there?
Dedicated to my beautiful old oak tree, Héctor González Gama, my father
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