THE BRUTE
Six, seven, eight, nine,
ten, eleven, and twelve.
Not so many. They taste awful.
Don't complain so much. Just let me take care of you.
What the hell.
I hope I'll get better soon, so you'll leave me alone.
As soon as you're better I'll leave you alone.
You don't even love me.
What's in here? Beef, chicken, turkey?
With the price of things as they are these days...
I packed an egg sandwich, some tacos, whatever I had.
And your bean sandwich.
My dear, what would I do without you?
Wait a minute. You forgot your handkerchiefs.
The buses are full at this hour and you might be late.
Don't worry, child.
Don Carmelo, they have come to evict us. Talk to them.
Noisy people. This place is mine and I do with it as I please.
- Yours? - Don't we pay the rent?
It's ours.
With all the rent we've paid, it should be ours by now.
Neighbors! Quiet, please.
Will you stop this noise?
Quiet! If you want to talk, do so.
But take turns, so we can all understand.
Talk to me or to him.
Don't make trouble. Let Carmelo speak.
He'll speak for all of us.
Stay with us. Well, what's the matter?
Mr. Cabrea, the owner of the property, who is present here...
has asked me to notify you that...
in view of the fact that you have refused to show up in Court House 9...
Of course. Because you had already reached a verdict.
Why should we go? We're up-to-date with our rent.
Just a minute.
Here is the order.
"The tenants are hereby formally notified of the eviction...
"granting them 20 days...
"to vacate the premises located at... etc., etc.
"Also, please note that if the premises haven't been vacated at said date...
"all incurred eviction costs will be the tenants' responsibility."
Yours, that is.
Don Andres, where will we go if you evict us?
There are plenty of other houses.
Sure, in the hills. Luxurious homes with exorbitant rent.
My poor husband is so sick.
Take him to a hospital. The law is the law.
You can go wherever you want. Just get out.
Forget it. Don't beg.
People like him don't care about us.
But we care about our children.
We will not allow them to throw us out like dogs.
We'll stay, disregarding the consequences.
You must obey the law.
Cut out the gestures and the talking.
The law is forthe rich. We don't stand a chance.
But we poor people stick together.
You can't throw us out.
Just a minute!
The law protects me. I'm the legal owner of this property.
- We will ask for legal protection. - Definitely.
You're just a shameless bunch of hoodlums who are trying to rob me.
Enough insults already.
You'd better leave, unless you want to...
Good job, Don Carmelo.
That should teach them a lesson.
It's too early to claim victory. It'll be tough.
That's why we have to fight and not give up.
United we stand.
Good morning, boss.
- My wife? - She's inside.
Paloma!
- Back already? - Not yet. Can't you see?
No more kissing, man.
I'm not a man. I'm a woman. Why are you so sour?
None of your business.
Don't you know where I went? You don't care anyway.
- What's wrong? - Nothing.
That bunch of crooks offended me and threatened to beat me up.
And they won't move out.
Self defense. And it's not the first time.
But never like this.
Half a dozen hoodlums trying to take what's mine.
It's the politicians' fault.
Now any bum thinks he can...
I wish I had the powerto exterminate that bunch of revolutionaries.
Don't overreact, old man.
So now I'm in the wrong. That's all I needed.
You think they're right, don't you? I can go to hell, right?
Should I allow them to rob and kill me...
leaving you with a bunch of debts like your husband did?
Now it's all my fault.
Forgive me, woman. Those guys are really getting to me.
Forget it. You have the eviction order.
They can't win against you and the judge.
I'm sure none of them would dare speak up...
if it wasn't forthat Carmelo and two orthree others.
They're a bunch of ruffians.
In short, you only have problems with three orfour of them.
Yes. They had the audacity to threaten me with a protection order.
If they get it, I'll lose the 250,000 pesos I was promised forthe land.
I don't know what to do.
Why do you worry about such a simple thing?
Are you making fun of me? Like ifit's simple!
Very simple. Look.
One, two, three...
And four.
Perhaps if I were younger, but I'm too old.
Too many for me.
Isn't there anyone who could help you?
Astrong, determined man...
Strong and determined?
Well, you're back. Did you get my medicine, daughter?
How could I? It costs six pesos.
Six pesos. Alot of money.
What a daughter! She'll let her mother die because of six pesos.
- Your cigarettes. - Oh, good lord.
Don't be like that. You know I have no money.
You have a man to support you. Ask Bruto.
And have him get mad at me?
Ask him for money and he'll tell you he's through with my family.
You brats, keep quiet. Shut up!
Niece... Where did you put the salt?
Again? You only come here to eat, whatever you can find.
And you allow it.
Slow down. When was the last time I had a taco?
You know Bruto can't stand the sight of you.
Tell him to leave.
My own daughter won't listen to me.
It's bad enough to rot in this dirty bed without medicine or love.
Hello.
It's Don Andrés.
How are you?
It's the pits. Barely surviving.
Come in.
Come meet my mother.
This is Don Andrés, the one you tell me is so good?
Please, sit down.
No, thanks. I came to see Bruto.
- He left early. - When does he come back?
He only comes to sleep with her and eat.
I'm sick, as you can see.
He doesn't pay for anything. Not even forfood.
I'm Maria's uncle, and I'm crippled.
He kicks me every time he finds me here.
Look what he did yesterday.
Don't bother us.
I'll have to talk to him so he'll change. When does he go to work?
To the slaughter-house? They start slaughtering at ten tonight...
and work until dawn.
I'll look for him there.
Don Andrés, I'm sick, dying, and need makes one bold.
Give me some money for medicine.
It only costs six pesos.
Good afternoon.
What's new?
- Good afternoon, sir. - Hello.
How are you, mother?
Much worse. Why didn't you visit?
I was looking for a job. I came to talk to you about something.
I hope you feel better.
I pray that the sacred Virgin of Guadalupe will repay you.
- See you later. - Leaving already?
I have work to do.
Close the door!
You shouldn't have given her anything. She's only chronically lazy.
I need the money more than she does.
I have no job, no place to sleep.
Leave that, son. You have no respect for your mother.
Only five on loan. I need it badly.
It's for my medicine.
Stop robbing your own mother.
You stay out of this.
Thank you, Don Andrés. You're the pride of a country...
without people.
Somebody give me a hand with this.
Look at the huge and well shaped ox.
It's true. You're crazy.
That's all he needed.
Don't hurt yourself, Bruto.
You can't even lift your own pants.
It's slipped out of my hands. I'll show you how strong I am.
It slipped. Right!
Go to hell, you perverts.
Your back can't take it, Bruto.
Why don't you quit it, jerk?
Don't you think he's a real softy?
Cut it out.
Well, try lifting your pants.
Hey, Bruto!
- What is it? - Somebody to see you.
See me? Is it a woman?
No. Aman.
How are you?
Hi, boss. Why didn't you just call instead of going through the trouble?
- Getting stronger everyday. - What can I do...
- You didn't expect me here. - No, not really.
- Acigarette? - Thank you very much.
Come this way.
- How's work? - We do what we can.
I was at your house.
I can't understand why you ended up in that family.
Well, you see, I used to go out with that girl.
- Did they make you marry her? - No, they didn't.
She brought the whole family.
It's your business. If you like her...
Come over here.
I like that girl. They mistreat her a lot.
Bruto, where's the stiletto?
Marciano has it.
Excuse me.
Can't you leave her?
One of these days I'll make up my mind and leave her.
Awise decision.
Let me tell you why I came.
It concerns a special matter, confidential and delicate.
I thought of you because I trust you. You can make a few bucks.
For you I'd do it for nothing, boss.
Thank you.
Hang on, man!
Carry on.
You are a grateful person.
You know I have a small apartment house in Portales.
It's easy. I want you to go there.
- Marciano says he doesn't have it. - That's impossible.
I gave it to him myself. I'll be there shortly.
- Excuse-me, sir. - Forget them.
We can't talk here.
- Come to my house tonight. - As you wish.
- At 7:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
- It's settled. - Yes, boss.
Don't come any closer or I'll break yourface.
You have no education.
To hell with your education, stupid hag.
You pushed me around for 2 years. I'm leaving.
Just go to hell then.
Angered the old man again?
He's the one who doesn't behave. He wanted to stay up for you.
And he cursed at me.
I'll straighten him out. Or are you responsible?
I don't care, I'm not coming back.
Don't give me the usual story. Come for your money tomorrow.
It's up to you whether you want to stay or leave.
- lf only I didn't need the money... - Be on your way.
Hi, Bruto. I like your punctuality.
- Wait here. - Yes, boss.
Don't pretend you're sleeping. You can't fool me.
I got candy, but I won't give you any because you behaved badly.
Nothing but a bunch of lies.
Gossip from that old hag.
She hates me, son. And she torments me.
I asked her for some bread and sausage.
She brought it, showed it to me and then she ate it.
She does it for your own good. Don't cry. Have some candy.
Not just one. I want all of them!
Don't start with that.
I don't want candy, damn it!
I'm your father, give them to me.
Now I won't give you any.
No, son. I know you do it for my own good.
God bless you.
I remember, when you were little I gave you everything you wanted.
One time...
One time you were late for dinner, and I...
You've told me that many times. I have things to do.
Let's talk in the dining room.
You're not alone, son? Who is here?
Afriend. Don't bother us.
Who is that friend? You haven't told me anything.
Good Lord. Go to sleep, father.
Come.
- Sit down. - Thank you, boss.
As I told you, I chose you because I trust you.
Thank you. You know that I'd do anything that you ask me to.
That's the reason, boy.
Forwhat we have to do you'll have to leave your job...
in the slaughter-house.
It is necessary.
What can I do?
You gave it to me, and you can take it away.
It is good money.
Don't mention that. You'll earn more money with me.
It bothers me to see you live with that family of cheaters.
You must leave them.
I'd like to, very much. But how do I do it?
Just go and get your things. If they give you a hard time...
they can all go to hell.
It's easier said than done.
You can live here, forfree. In the store.
You'll be in charge of the butcher shop and work with my wife Paloma.
As I said before, tell me what to do and I'll do it.
I will. But there's something else I want to tell you.
Do you want a drink?
If you allow me to drink I'll have three.
Well, all right.
What a bunch of revolting beggars!
See for yourself. All the favors they owe me...
all the money I have lent them.
That's the way they are.
The worst part is that I have to sell that land...
so I can finish the little house for my father and me.
That's how they are. Yesterday they almost hit me.
That's incredible. Those bastards!
I won't let them take advantage of your good will.
They will never make fun of you again.
Would you do it for me?
That and more, because I'm a grateful person.
Just give me the word.
I knew I could count on you. You're loyal.
I'll neverforget it, rest assured.
Have another drink.
There's one otherthing.
It's not all the tenants. Only four.
I know the names of the four. That's them.
Don't worry, I'll handle them.
This one is the worst one. He started it all.
Carmelo Gonzalez.
What a joker.
We'll see what happens to him.
Hi, Carmelo. How are you?
As usual. Falling, getting up, and falling again.
Well, up again. Shall we have some Tequila?
Not today, thank you. I'm tired.
I promised my daughter I'd be home early.
Anothertime.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Listen, friend. Aren't you Carmelo Gonzalez?
Suppose I am, what do you want?
- I've got some advice. - Who wants it?
I'll give it to you anyway.
You think you're cute, don't you?
You're causing unrest in the building you live in.
I thought it was something else.
That old man sent you to scare me.
Nobody sent me. I came here on my own.
You are a big man.
Let me tell you that I'm big enough to show any man what he's worth.
Really?
I'll give you a souvenir that'll cut you down to size.
- Good evening. - Good evening, Dona Marta.
How was your day?
Very bad. I hardly sold anything.
Rosita, come here.
I wanted to buy a little meat for a stew but I didn't have any money.
Everything's so expensive.
If yourfather doesn't bring any money tonight we'll eat candy only.
Meche, come here.
Something happened to your father.
- My father? - Some men are bringing him.
Careful! Sitting up straight is bad when you're vomiting blood.
Father, what happened?
We found him lying in the street, covered in blood.
But he's not dead, is he?
No. Let's get him inside.
Good Lord. Perhaps he was hit by a car.
- They found him in the street. - Nobody saw it happen?
I was with Angel when they came.
Didn't they tell you?
No. He had already fainted and was covered in blood.
He must have vomited blood again. He's so sick.
Well, I don't believe it. I don't know why, but I have a hunch.
What is it?
I think he fought against the eviction with the old man.
Do you really think so?
The sly old man...
has a very bad soul.
- How is he? - It's serious.
He needs a doctor.
I'll get Don Mariano. He's a very kind and good doctor.
- Hurry up! - Go on.
What's the hurry, you old gossiper?
Let me go.
I overheard you saying that you had a hunch...
Well, I...
If you continue to spread those rumors...
I'll take your son and throw him against the wall.
So be careful, big mouth. Run.
Hello. Yes, it's Don Andrés.
Oh, it's you, Bruto.
What happened?
So everything went well?
Yes, Sir. Don't worry, I know how to do these things.
As you wish. I'll get my things and come over to your house.
Good-bye.
- What are you doing here? - I came to see mother, why?
There's nothing for you to do here but get lost.
I warned you that I'd choke you if I saw you here again.
You lazy bastard.
- Let go of him! - Keep out of this.
You stupid bastard. Too bad Maria had to meet you.
Let him go!
You stole two pesos.
I gave them to him. He's my brother.
You're breaking my arm, savage.
The only people allowed in here are the ones I bring.
I don't cater to bums. Get out.
You take advantage of your size. Shut up and get out.
What are you up to?
Can't you see? Don't you have eyes?
Are you leaving me for good?
You bet.
No. You don't cut me out of your life.
You're not leaving. I won't let you go.
Don't touch my daughter. Don't harm her.
Even though I'm dying I can still call the police. Big brute!
It's better ifhe leaves. Let him go, mother.
I was only putting up with him because of you.
That bastard isn't worth anything. Go to hell, you bum.
There are more than enough men with money...
and other things you don't have. Animal!
Don't let him go, follow him. We'll be left out in the street.
He won't return.
Where are you going?
Get out of the way.
- You can't just leave us... - Out of my way!
lfit weren't for...
- Little Paloma. - At your service.
- What are you doing? - Fixing your clothes.
Forget it. I want to talk to you. Come.
I'm coming.
Is there anything wrong?
No. Should I dance for joy?
What's wrong with my Paloma?
My hands are chapped.
Poor little hands. Let's kiss them to make them better.
They're full of cream.
- Are you done? - Oh, Lord.
I have a headache and I don't like my hands like this.
I'm tired and I don't feel well.
The same old story.
Every time I want to make love you're sick.
lfit's not your stomach it's your head.
Even my nails are hurting now.
It's not my fault. What can I do?
Do what all women do.
Take an aspirin and don't make a face like a martyr.
If you don't like my face find another one.
That's what I get for being nice.
If I were tougher you wouldn't treat me like dirt.
Must be Bruto.
Open the door and let him get settled in the store.
I'm coming!
Don't break the door down.
I'm sorry, Miss. I thought you didn't hear me.
Don Andrés asked me to come.
Yes, come in.
God knows what shape it's in. I never go in here.
What a dump. Andrés keeps all the extra junk in here.
He keeps everything.
Don't worry. I can make myself comfortable any place.
Come, the bed is over here.
You need a crane to get it out.
I'll give you a blanket for the night.
Don't bother.
Man, it's heavy.
It's cane sugar.
I was looking forthat. Andrés old clothes.
Anything breakable in here?
What did I put in there?
Ah, books.
You are so strong.
Average.
Your blankets.
Thank you, ma'am.
- Good night, Bruto. - Good night.
What took you so long?
- What did you say? - Nothing.
Your hair smells lovely.
You are so beautiful, Paloma.
1.80 change. Thank you.
Save some bones for my dog, Paloma.
I'll do that.
Didn't you have any bones?
Of course I did. But only for people who pay.
- What are you doing? - Cutting this.
"Cutting this."
Do you think that cutting up a whole ox...
is the same as cutting small pieces?
Well, with your hands. Give me the knife.
Here it is.
What's so funny?
- I could have done that. - Why didn't you?
I wanted to watch you.
- Give me that. - Let go.
It's typical. You're all muscles and no brain.
I haven't seen anybody like you.
What do you talk to women about?
Anything, I guess.
Have you had many women?
Just a few.
Of course, the ones where you don't need to talk.
That kind and the other.
Don't tell me. What type? Some maid?
Well, yes. But also others.
Don't tell me you've had a decent woman.
Not completely decent, but almost.
How did you seduce them?
It's a secret. But I convinced them.
You're dumb, I bet they are the ones who have to entice you.
I'm not so dumb.
Not only dumb but blind. Too blind to see things.
Which things?
Forget it if you can't figure it out.
Let's see, Bruto. Catch this.
- Why so cheerful? - He makes me laugh.
How's he doing?
He's a little dumb and slow in picking things up.
You have to make things easy for him.
He'll open his eyes, little by little. I'll make sure.
Not a bad idea. Otherwise he'll get us in trouble.
Me, boss? Why?
For hardly anything.
You overdid it with Carmelo. He's six feet under.
- What? - I just witnessed his funeral.
It's a good thing he couldn't talk any more.
But how? I hardly touched him.
I just hit him a little. Like this.
You're such a brute.
Can't you see that he doesn't even know how strong he is?
Look at his arms. They seem to be made of concrete.
Barbaric.
Average.
Well, I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end.
What's going on?
She's moving out.
But why? What got into you?
I already explained. My sister has a spare room.
And since my niece got married she wants me to go with her.
Just a minute. Didn't we all agree we'd stay?
If you all start leaving, we'll have nothing.
Especially now that Carmelo is dead we have to fight more than ever.
You're right. But my sister...
Tell herto wait. You have the obligation to stay here with us.
I don't want them to kill my baby.
Who threatened you?
The old man?
- I'm afraid. - Tell us.
The night Don Carmelo had the accident I went forthe doctor.
He grabbed me. He was a big strong guy.
Hairy, with a mean look.
The same guy who was here during the day.
I know which one you mean. He's a shameless man.
- I saw him today. - Where?
In the old man's butcher shop.
Now it's clear.
Threatening women. Can we allow it?
Don't worry. Take yourthings inside and don't be afraid.
We'll take care of it.
Give me a hand. Take that.
Wow, ma'am. It's like a miracle.
I decided to clean your bedroom.
But... this?
Sheets. For you, to sleep like a decent person.
I don't know what to say. That's really nice.
You have such ways with me. It's true.
Come and look.
Here are your clothes, clean and mended.
Fix yourself up a little.
You always look so sloppy and your hair is always messy.
And you show off with an open shirt.
That's not true. I lost a button.
Give that to me.
Amazing. So big and yet you're such a baby.
You don't even seem like a real man.
When Don Andrés scolds you, you look for a woman to hide behind.
I could die laughing.
Don't say that, ma'am.
I love and respect him because he has known me since I was a baby.
My mother was Don Pepe's maid. The old man.
He was always good to us.
He sent me to school, and would hit me if I did something wrong.
But when he was in a good mood he gave me candy...
and allowed me to listen to his clock.
Somebody once said he was my father.
I had a fight over it with some other kids.
lfhe were my father...
I'm sure he'd tell me. Don't you think?
Leave me alone. Let me go.
I'll teach you to stop playing with me.
Let me go. You want me to call Andrés?
You bastard. What did you think?
That I'd allow you to touch me with your dirty hands?
Forgive me. I though that...
What, idiot?
That you liked me.
Yes, but you forget something very important.
I have to be willing too.
Listen, friend. Stop right there.
Don't you work for Don Andrés?
That's none of your business. What's the matter?
We're looking for someone who works for him.
He looks like you, and is always threatening old women.
But this is not the one we're looking for.
He isn't afraid of men.
- Isn't that so? - What do you want.
Let's beat him up!
Let's surround him. You go there and we'll go over here.
He's gone. I can't see a thing.
He's close by. He must have turned the corner.
Is anybody else here? Will you scream if I let go?
Are you sure?
Some bastards wanted to kill me.
What do I have here?
It's a big nail.
Take it out.
I can't.
I'm telling you to take it out or you'll feel the pain.
Bring some waterto clean it.
- Hurry up! - Yes, sir.
Leave the water here and get me a piece of cloth.
Go on, clean the blood off.
Is it a big wound?
Alittle hole.
What's your name?
Meche.
They call me Bruto, but my name's Pedro.
Don't think that I'm brutal. Only in certain things.
He went this way.
- You didn't scream. - What for?
You don't fear me anymore?
That's good.
I don't want to harm you.
I broke the hen's neck to keep it quiet.
I'll bring you another one.
I'll light a candle.
Why did they want to kill you?
Men and their ideas. Bastards.
But I'll get rid of them. One by one.
You live alone here?
I lived here with my father. He died recently.
Recently? What happened?
He had vomited blood when they brought him. It was too late.
You'd better leave now, before something happens to you.
Go and see a doctor.
Look, Meche. I don't know...
how to say it, but...
I want to thank you for not screaming.
And fortaking care of me.
I like you very much and I want to see you again.
Well, so long. I really have to go.
Good-bye.
That's the wife of one of them, officer.
Where's your husband?
He left early forwork. I don't know when he'll be back.
Don't trust her. They're all a bunch ofliars. Come.
What did I tell you?
This is the man that left early and the other one is his accomplice.
Well, let's see. Lorenzo Ruiz and Julian Garcia.
- What do you want? - Come with me.
- What have they done? - We'll discuss this at the department.
Just little things like intended homicide and second degree wounds.
An excuse to get rid of us.
Please, officer. My husband is innocent. I swear.
Julian hasn't done anything either. For real.
- What will we do? - Calm down, it'll be alright.
Let go of me.
Let go of my arm.
Careful with the arm.
There's no need. I'm all right.
The certificate is ready. Take care now.
Thank you.
- Can we leave now? - Whenever you wish.
Thank you, doctor.
I was anxious to get out ofhere.
Then you'd better take care of yourself.
What's important is that you're alright...
and the others have been taken care of.
I think our job is done. Come.
This is the last one. Otherwise I'll be in trouble.
Come on. This is very good.
- The Tequila orthe finger? - Both.
- Give me some more ofboth. - The last one, understand?
Let's have another one before the boss gets back.
Between the three of us? I want one for myself.
- You'll get sick. - Sick my ass!
In my prime, men weren't as sissy as they are now.
We had drinking contests until only one remained standing.
It was always me.
You don't say.
I was stronger than a bull.
I would whisper sweet things in your ear if I were younger.
It's never too late. Go ahead.
You don't believe me? I was stronger than a bull.
I'll tell you what I'd do with nuts like this.
I would put it here...
press a little, and crack...
instant nut pie.
You mean...
like this?
Goodness. This one is also strong.
- Some music? - Yes, let's dance.
You're something, Don Pepe. You also like to dance?
How can you ask such a question?
I was king of the Schottische. What did you think, damn it!
Come on, let's dance.
You can't say no to Paloma.
Come on, old man. Come on.
What's going on here? Are you drunk?
Father. Sit down and stop acting like a baby.
Have you been drinking?
Just one drink while waiting for you.
Why make fun of my father?
I'm sorry you take it that way.
You'll eat alone because I'm leaving.
- Get out. - I'm leaving!
To bed.
Not to bed. I'm having fun.
Off to bed. If you don't go, I won't buy you any more candy.
You torment me because I'm old.
But you'll pay for this.
I forgive you this time because I know it's not yourfault.
But don't get too intimate because I won't take it.
All right, boss. Forgive me.
- Now listen to me. - Yes, sir.
Time for eviction is almost here.
I got what I wanted without many complaints.
Therefore it's better that people don't see you around here.
They hate you. There might be trouble if they see you.
What do you want me to do?
First of all, leave the neighborhood.
I have a house under construction and want you to look after it.
I'll pay you the same wages. We'll talk when it's all over.
All right.
Take this. It's for you. Go now.
Thank you.
Didn't you understand what I said?
Yes, I did. But forgive me...
Are you going to evict the people in the yard?
Those before anyone else. Why do you ask?
No reason. I was just curious.
Now you know. Go, only come back if I call you.
Yes, boss.
You really want to sell it?
I don't want to. But I already sold the rest to pay for the expenses.
The best thing would be to give it to yourfriends...
and get what you can.
It'll remain among friends.
You're very young and you have a long way to go.
What's past is past. Look forward.
Good-bye, Don Antonio. Thank you for everything.
I'll be seeing you.
Meche.
What do you want now?
I only wanted to bring you the hen.
Here it is. Chicks and all.
I also brought you some hot tortillas and bacon. Want some tacos?
I don't want anything from you. Leave and take everything.
What's wrong?
You work for Don Andrés,
and because of you they arrested the carpenters.
My fault? That's a good one.
Don't you remember what you removed from here?
Why do you ask for trouble?
What about Dona Enriqueta? You threatened to kill her baby.
That's not true.
I just did that to frighten her, to make her leave.
You have succeeded, because she has left.
Now all of us have to leave.
Take your chickens and go.
Meche, please. Don't be like that.
I may have done something wrong but I didn't know you then.
But now you know me.
Why did you treat everybody like dogs before?
The truth is that I'm very...
- Very brutal. - Don't say that.
I'm a slow thinker. Don't look at me like that.
Alright. It was bad.
But I have nobody to help me understand things.
Why can't we be friends? You'll help me think, won't you?
Say yes.
Please, say yes.
Dona Marta.
I thought you were alone. I'm sorry.
No problem. What is it?
It doesn't matter.
I felt sorry for you and brought you some food.
But I see there is no need. See you later.
Let me explain.
She's going to tell everybody.
We did nothing wrong.
Because they don't like you, they'll hate me too.
You'd better go. Go!
Never come back.
Never? Not that.
I'll do anything but stay away from you.
I don't know what happens, but when I'm with you...
my legs get weak. Honestly.
Since last night, you're always on my mind.
I'm going now. Don't be mad at me.
Allow me to come back.
I'll come back anyway. Good-bye.
What are you doing here?
I was anxious to see you.
Don't get mad. I have had very sad days without you.
I wanted to come, but Andrés wouldn't leave me alone for a moment.
I told him I was going to the movies. "What movie?" he said.
"Alove story."
You don't seem happy about my visit.
If you're mad...
Yes, I like your visit. But I didn't expect to see you here.
Besides, you don't have time.
Plenty of time.
I told him it was a double feature, I can be home by twelve.
Look what I brought.
Meat, bread, sardines...
- And Tequila. - How did you know?
- You haven't had supper, right? - I was going to have coffee.
- Isn't this better? - Of course.
My poor Bruto.
How can you live in this humidity?
So alone, so sad. And with that noise! What is it?
Afactory close by.
Where do you sleep?
Overthere.
Let me see.
This is your bed?
How terrible. It's so hard. Just like you.
And to think I have a bed as big as you...
and as soft as me.
- What're you doing? - Can't you see?
Leave it and come here.
Sit down, my love.
If you knew how much I think of you all the time.
I remember each moment we share, and I can't believe it.
Why do I like you so much?
Paloma... Paloma...
Not a little, a lot.
- The meat! I forgot the meat. - Leave it.
Why are you doing this?
I already explained that I have to sell this land.
You don't understand. You're worse than rock.
I have nowhere to go.
You can always live with somebody. You won't be alone.
I won't leave. My father died here, and here I'll stay.
You're just like the others.
I'll have you put in a shelter if you're still here tomorrow.
- You wouldn't... - No arguments.
- Done. - When do we tear it down?
- Early tomorrow. - The other section, too?
No, wait forthe police to move the tenants out.
They'll give us a hard time.
Just demolish this for now. Come on.
Hey, you. What are you doing?
Tearing this down.
Who gave you the order?
The owner.
Where's the girl who lived here?
Oh, that one.
Isn't that her?
What happened?
They arrived early and started tearing it down.
And yourthings?
Dona Marta gave me this. She feared for my safety.
The others threw me out.
It was because of me, right?
What now?
Why don't you...
come with me?
Where to?
Where I work as a caretaker. There's room for both of us.
Look, Meche. Haven't I been good to you?
Yes, you have.
Well, then...
I like you and you don't dislike me very much.
Don't say no.
You want to come?
What are we waiting for?
It's destiny.
Before we were both alone, and now we are together. Let's go.
What's wrong? Why are you backing off?
Are we going to get married?
You'll be mine.
We'll get married if you want to. You decide.
Let's go then.
Oh, yes. Just look at this bed.
It's prettier than the ones they sell downtown.
Come here, Meche.
Sit down.
It's soft but strong.
It holds me, or even the two of us. Sit down.
You know what?
I only realize now how beautiful you are. If I wasn't such a...
Don't say it.
Why shouldn't I? If I wasn't so stupid I would tell you many things.
Tell me.
Well, you are very beautiful.
Very pure, because nobody has ever touched you.
I like you very much.
Do you also like me a little?
Otherwise I wouldn't be here.
And I love you, you know?
I don't know to say this.
- The candle's almost out. - I hadn't noticed.
You want to go to bed?
Yes. You go overthere.
All right.
- You know what I was thinking? - What?
Tomorrow I'll go back to the slaughter-house.
With what I earn there, and what I get here...
we can save some money for us.
Can I turn around now?
Yes, you can.
We are together now.
It's as if you were my wife.
I think so.
We love each other very much, don't we?
Meche. What's the matter? Why are you crying?
I don't want you to cry. You must be happy.
Don't be sad. Go to sleep.
Pedro.
What is it?
- Good night. - Sleep well.
We are delighted to have you back.
We have many oxen, but the biggest one is missing.
Let's offerthis one a drink.
We'll have to celebrate.
Speaking of cattle. Can you imagine him getting married?
With so many women out there...
you let yourself get bossed around by a stranger.
Don't be stupid. You just don't know my woman.
She's a little darling.
Awoman like no other.
I have to go now.
- The little darling. - Just look at him.
Come on. Have one more with us.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
My woman is expecting me for dinner.
His woman is expecting him for dinner.
Let him go. She'll hit him if he's late. Right, Bruto?
Don't be funny. You're just envious.
- I'll see you. - Sure.
What a beautiful doll.
- Back already? - As you can see!
How did you behave? Did you think about me?
Yes, but you smell ofliquor.
I had to go out with my fellow workers.
You know how they are.
It was their treat. My wages for yesterday.
Well, don't I deserve a kiss?
Now tell me what you did.
I went into town, to the store, made some coffee...
and did some thinking.
- About me? - No. I'm sorry.
About the tenants who'll be evicted tomorrow.
It's too late.
It's not that. It's just that I remembered my father.
Forget about that. I don't want you to be sad.
Why don't we go to the movies? They're showing two great pictures.
We'd better hurry. Did you bring bread?
Well, I'll be...
- Bruto! - Ma'am...
Who are you?
I... we live here.
You live here with Bruto?
He brought me here four days ago.
You have the nerve to tell me that!
Look at you, with that stupid look on your face...
getting involved with my man.
You're not even a woman yet!
I'll scratch your eyes out.
Pedro is my husband. We're married.
No! Bruto is mine.
He belongs to nobody but me. Understand?
If you don't leave now I'll tear yourface off. Go!
- I won't go! - Get out of here!
You're the one that is leaving.
Really? Don't tell me you love her.
I already told you.
Who is she? I seem to know her.
Didn't she live at Andrés' rentals?
Stop it, I tell you.
You don't hit me. Stay with your wife.
Ironically she ended up with the man that killed herfather!
Don't shout at me! You killed him.
You want to know how?
Shut up.
Beat me up, Bruto. Beat me like you beat him.
Punch me like you punched him.
Kill me, you bastard!
Stupid girl, look into his eyes and figure it out yourself!
Tell me you didn't kill him.
Let me explain.
It was you.
- Don't go. - Let her go!
Bruto, you're mine, mine... that's why I told her.
Let me go.
Bruto, don't go. Don't go.
Bruto, bastard! Don't go!
Don't go.
Where's the girl?
What can I do for you, handsome?
Can I have a cigarette? Don't you like women?
- Look what Bruto did to me. - What?
Can't you see? He almost killed me.
I don't understand. Why? Where?
At the place where he lives.
He's a beast. Kill him, Andrés!
Shut up! What were you doing there?
I wanted to know the truth.
They told me he was living with the daughter of the man he killed.
That's why I went there.
- He took me by surprise. - He hit you?
- He was drunk. - Who told you?
One of my customers.
But that's not all. When he saw me he took hold of me, like a beast.
He tried to get me onto the bed. I defended myself...
but he's very strong.
He beat me until I lost my strength.
What did he do?
You idiot, do I need to say more?
Where are you going?
That's my business.
Do whatever you want, but kill him for you and me.
Kill him, Andrés. Kill him!
Andrés. Where are you going? Damn it!
Good evening, Don Andrés.
Have you seen the guy who looks after my construction site?
I think he left a short time ago. That way.
Is there anything I can do?
If you see him tell him to come to my house. It's urgent.
Will do. At your service.
Give me another one.
Hey, your boss is looking for you!
He said you should go to his house, urgently.
Thank you.
Is Don Andrés here?
He's somewhere in there.
Thank you.
So you had the nerve to come.
Well...
I was looking for you to break your neck.
Ungrateful worm. Is this your thanks for all I have done...
for you and your slutty mother?
Don't say that.
I'm tired of saying it, but I wish she had died...
before giving birth to a creep like you.
Why do you hit me?
Because I spoke with Paloma, you coward. You bastard!
Did you think that she wouldn't say anything?
I swear I never did anything to her.
She was always chasing and enticing me.
She even bit me here once.
Shut up or I'll kill you.
I'm telling you it's not my fault.
She got furious when she found me with anotherwoman.
Nobody makes a fool of me.
I'm still man enough to deal with you.
Let go of me!
First I'll get rid of you, and then the bitch you live with.
Don't you harm her. Hear me?
No? You'll go to jail for murder, and she'll be put in a reformatory.
Stop hitting me.
What the hell?
Are you back, son?
In this house they treat you like a dog.
If you don't fend for yourself, you won't get anything. Damn it.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT...
THESE PREMISES HAVE TO BE VACATED BY 9:00 A.M. TOMORROW
Don't be afraid. I have to tell you something.
Don't come any closer.
Listen to me.
No, never again.
I swear by all that is sacred that whatever she said was a lie.
Let go, you brute.
Hold it. Be very careful.
Now we have him. He'll pay for everything.
Let me speak to her first.
The first one to come near me dies!
Calm down. You won't be evicted from here.
I'm telling you...
that I killed the old man.
Liar.
I left him in his living room with his head smashed.
Don't you hearthe sirens? The police are coming for me.
You must believe me. You must.
I didn't kill your father. I did punch him...
I didn't know he was sick.
I must go. I'll come back for you...
because I love you very much.
They must know. Ask them!
- Where's Bruto? - Who?
We're the only ones here.
He's overthere, trying to escape.
Let's go!
- Stop or I'll shoot! - Kill him, kill him now.
Stop or I'll shoot!
Where are you going?
He's had it. Shot in the head.
It's all over.
He had it coming. He deserved it.
At least it saved us from being thrown out ofhere.
1952 Internacional Cinematografica
2001 Grupo Agrasanchez
2007 Condor Media
THE END