- Is Don Diego home? - Who's looking for him?
Is he home or not?
He's in there trying some horses.
Yes?
I want to see Don Diego.
Yes, tell me.
I want to see Don Diego Martin Ibañez, the owner.
My father died many years ago.
What can I do for you?
I am Juan Sayago.
Come with me.
Don Diego Martin Ibañez-may he rest in peace- told me
Don't worry. As soon as you do your time, come to see me.
You will have a job here.
How long haven't you heard from this town?
For about 14 years. Since my mother died.
So you don't know they are waiting for you to take revenge?
Excuse me?
I'm warning you Juan Sayago.
I've done 18 years of prison. One after another.
As expensive as a man is. He can not be more than that.
Raul Floro's sons think he has to be paid twice.
Neither he nor I have two lives.
I don't either.
So take your feud away from my home.
As you wish. Sir.
Just give me my horse back, please.
Your horse?
When they arrested me, I left it here with the others.
I don't doubt you Juan, but...
how did you expect to find it after 18 years?
Don Diego Martin Ibañez-may he rest in peace- told me
Don't worry. When you're back, I'll have another one for you.
My saddle must be somewhere there.
I didn't have time to use it for the first time.
It's only a matter of polishing it.
Look Juan. Out of my father's esteem for you.
I'll give you a horse. On one condition.
You must go somewhere else.
This is my town. Sir.
And I'll stay here at your service.
So...
I don't accept the horse.
- Can I take the saddle? - It's yours.
It will be of no use though. Before 24 hours you'll be dead.
I believe very little in what I see Sir.
And nothing in what they tell me.
Have a nice evening.
Compadre.
Hey, little compadre.
How old we are.
Yes, we are ready for dead.
- What do you drink? - The usual thing.
¿What's the trouble young man?
It is broken.
- It was very old. - Let me see.
The loss was greater in the universal flood.
Keep mine for a while.
It's made of silver.
And sealed boy. They are not made anymore.
Take it while they fix yours.
Take it Pedrito.
My compadre does not take no for an answer.
Then...
- ... let me buy you a drink. - Go have fun with kids your age.
Don't waste your time with old people.
See you one of these days.
Thank you very much. Sir.
Let me choose the pay for it.
He is Pedro. The youngest son of late Raul Trueba.
That boy?
A boy who is as much a man as his brother.
It was very lucky that the other one was not here.
Because he can recognize you.
Beat it compadre.
It is no use leaving the prison to go to the graveyard.
We still have to see if those boys are brave enough.
I tell you they are.
They don't buy the story that Juan Sayago can't be hurt by bullets.
My problem is not with them
My problem is the 18 wasted years.
What happened to Mariana?
She got married.
Had a son and became a widow.
Now she lives alone with her kid in the old nun's house.
In back of the church.
She rarely goes out.
They say she is overwhelmed.
I'm coming.
I'm dying of thirst.
Come in.
I really wanted to see you.
I must be a wreck.
You know how life is in these towns.
When did you get here?
Not even one hour ago.
I have not even had time to dust off.
I have the key to your house.
Sit down a moment please.
Here.
I don't know how your hose is.
Imagine.
After your mother died it was deserted.
Marcial, my husband, locked it.
And kept the key in case you came back someday.
Thank you.
Thank Marcial, may he rest in peace.
He attended your mother in her last months.
I knew about it.
He was a very good man.
When are you leaving?
I have not thought of it.
Why don't you go to San Miguel del Norte?
Marcial had friends there who can help you.
I haven't slept a whole night for a week.
Here you are in deadly danger.
Where am I not?
Thanks for everything Mariana.
Goodbye.
Hi, why are you late?
It was broken.
I borrowed it from a foreigner in the saloon.
While I have mine fixed.
Who? What did he look like?
An honorable man. It's plain to see.
A heavy one with small, live eyes.
And who always speaks very slowly?
I think so. I'd have to see him again.
He's Juan Sayago. He must be back these days.
No, man. I say no.
- He looks like a good man. - - Nonsense brother.
I had a hunch and now it is a fact. Let's go find him.
Here he is, sheriff.
How are you doing boy?
I was looking for you.
Here I am sheriff. Getting old.
Years don't affect you.
- Let's go. - Where to?
Come, come with me. Let's have a few words.
My duty as the authority is to protect you.
I thank you, sheriff. But I don't have problems with anybody.
Sit down.
What are you doing?
Here. Taking a walk.
I'll warn you in good faith.
The first shot in this town
will be your sole responsibility.
And to you godson.
I'll take down your pants and spank you.
Yes, godfather.
It is his time to die.
All his life from now on is borrowed time.
What are we doing, brother?
Don't be impatient. We'll have our chance.
Guess who's here.
Juan Sayago.
Come and see him.
We've had to work hard to live a quiet life.
And it is my duty to keep it like that.
The other night I dreamed of scorpions.
It's a bad omen.
So, either you leave the town or you stay here in jail.
Under what charge?
To protect you.
If you don't charge me. I can't be imprisoned not even if I ask for it.
I have heard of him all my life.
And now, I don't recognize him.
I always thought he had the face of a criminal.
He doesn't look like a bad person.
No, he doesn't. But I didn't know my father because of him.
Don't you feel pity?
Even if I do.
I won't resuscitate my father with it.
Neither will you by getting even.
Don't mess up with my head.
He did wrong to a Trueba and he has to pay for it.
I'm scared.
Don't worry.
- Everything will be alright. - Where were you?
We went to see a ghost, dad.
Now, sleep well.
You're breaking the law.
No way.
First is order, then the law.
Since you don't have a place to stay. I give you my hospitality.
Have a good night.
The man is no prisoner.
Anything he wants, you give it to him with due respect.
He's here as a guest. If he wants to leave, let him do it.
All of my life. I've been getting ready for this day.
That's why I don't have a wife or kids.
Or any other ties.
Nothing will prevent me from getting even.
What do you want to eat today?
I'll tell you later.
Come here.
The last time I saw him
he was sitting there.
I was only 7, but he regarded me as a man.
He told me.
This evening I will go either to prison or to the graveyard.
Anyway Julian, promise me this.
Never be less of a man than your father was.
Then I went with mom to pick up the body.
He was so big that he didn't fit the coffin.
You had never showed it to me.
It was a perfect shot.
He was betrayed.
It had to be.
There never was a better shooter than Raul Trueba.
But the wound was from the front.
- I thought... - Don't think more than necessary.
Honor does not accept doubt.
I know who Raul Trueba was.
Once I saw him throw a live rooster in the air.
And he shot it four times shooting with the left hand.
I've never doubted you Julian.
Even less now.
That it is about keeping a promise.
I know it.
Wait for me in Sonia's house.
And don't worry.
Juan Sayago will not live through the evening.
Juan Sayago.
You served your time. Now you have to pay it to me.
I had already heard that you are a coward.
I've suffered as much as you for your father's death.
Let's try and live peacefully.
There will be no peace while you are alive.
It is a matter of honor.
Honor is not about arrogance, boy.
And dignity is only gained by suffering.
You will suffer more from the scare than from death.
Everybody will see how it is to live and die a coward.
- I'll be back in a while nanny. - Ok Madame.
Sonia. Someone's looking for you.
I'm coming mom.
- Mariana. - Good morning.
What a beautiful rose.
Right. They come from my garden.
What brings you here?
I always want to come and see you,
but for one thing or another.
I always postpone it.
It's good you came.
I want to talk to you.
Have a seat.
I suppose you know your boyfriend will kill a man.
Yes.
The man who killed his father.
I suppose you also know I was to marry that man a long time ago.
I know.
Yesterday he came to see me.
I felt like dying.
But I did not let it show.
I mistreated him to see if he would leave.
Men can't run away.
That's what I thought at your age.
That's what I told Juan Sayago.
And look at me now.
Regretting my mistake.
It took a whole life of bitterness
to realize it is better to have a coward home
than a brave one in jail or in the graveyard.
Would you like some coffee?
You don't know how we have suffered in this town.
Every day more dust. Everyday more heat.
Time goes by and one feels like rotting alive.
I swear it.
If it weren't because of our loved ones buried here.
We would have gone somewhere else many years ago.
There will be no place on earth where you won't find me.
Let's see who can stand more.
The brave with words has very light feet.
How much is for the mirror?
I don't know.
It was very old.
- Is this okay? - Yes.
You have to swear
this will stay between you and me.
- You didn't even thank us. I didn't find anybody to do it.
- What happened? - An earthquake.
The mirror fell.
Congratulations.
Let's see if you win the lottery in the next seven years.
Haven't they messed up with you?
Lo and behold sheriff.
I found the oldest of the Trueba.
And he didn't even say goodbye.
It's okay.
I knew that they are two fine boys.
By the way,
Great breeders of horses.
Really?
Nobody knew more about horses than the late Raul Trueba.
You had it your way. I congratulate you.
What do you plan to do?
First, rebuild this place.
It's a very good idea.
Fill it with white doves.
They stink and shit everywhere.
But they bring good luck.
See you around.
Ok, sheriff.
I was going to give it to you.
I don't have a horse anymore.
I already have my own.
I'm repaying the favor.
You could be my son.
Keep your words.
Before drawing, think well what you're doing.
You don't know how much a dead weighs.
Revenge is fair and it doesn't weigh.
There is no revenge where there was justice.
You betrayed Raul Trueba.
That can't be erased. Not even with a century in jail.
So that's what they have told you.
Look at me.
Do you think I can kill a man by treason?
I don't know.
Then wait until you know it before you stain your hands.
What's wrong?
People say things. I don't know.
My love.
I wasn't expecting you this early.
Well Sonia. I've taken a lot of your time.
I'm delighted.
We've talked about everything.
Especially about you.
Sonia told me you are a good man and I believe it.
Many thanks ma'am.
And also, on close sight.
I wonder if you could kill a man.
If that man killed my father,
have no doubt ma'am.
When he left, he was like you.
Young and decisive.
Yesterday I saw him after 18 years
and I was terrified.
It's plain to see he can't live with the memories.
Isn't that enough punishment?
It's not up to me ma'am.
It's something that has to happen.
We keep the word.
A beg from Sonia is not good?
This is men's business.
Then, young man.
Just remember something.
Juan Sayago is not easy to kill.
Goodbye Sonia. Thanks for everything.
Thanks to you Mariana.
Come Claudio.
What are you up to Julian?
Trying to fix an old debt.
But the debtor does not show up.
It's better for you.
Think you did your duty and leave that poor man alone.
He's a coward.
No, you're wrong there Julian.
Nobody knew him better than my father.
He told me about him many times.
He admired him for being brave and a man of peace.
But don't make him lose his temper.
On the contrary. I hope he loses it soon.
Haven't you thought that he can kill you?
I'm ready for whatever may come.
Even to kill a fair man?
Saddle my horse. Quick.
Rosita.
How nice to see you again. Come in, come in.
We learned you were back a little while ago.
Casildo is dying to see you.
Casildo? Don't tell me.
I heard news that he had been hit by a horse.
It was so.
But thank god he was only crippled.
He's in bed, but alive and kicking.
You're the same old man as always.
Even after dying you'll be shooting.
I'm sharper than an axe.
Little sister, open the window.
You can't imagine what this is like.
My back is peeled as a donkey's.
And sometimes I can't sleep for weeks.
Because my inner noise won't let me.
My bones crack.
I swear it.
I've had all the illnesses that this town has had.
I've had Galicos, Lazarinos,
Cucarachos.
Do you see me complain?
Just because I'm lonely.
Here I am to keep you company old man.
You'll see what juicy talks.
And work. No way.
You'll have plenty of it because you're an expert on horses.
And if you get bored in town,
take my shot gun and bring me hares and partridges.
Where do you live?
I'm rebuilding my house.
The way real men do.
If you need bricks, wood, nails.
locks, latches, whatever. You can take them from here.
What about money?
I still have a little.
Don't worry about it.
I still have some from better times. You know it's yours.
Just tell me.
- You're made of gold. - Nothing.
That's what friends are for.
Dieguito. Come in.
Today's the day.
Half life alone and now my house is full of friends.
I'm looking for you Juan Sayago.
How much do you want to leave town?
Leave?
What happened to you boy?
Did you lose the blood from your father?
The moment you want
You know you'll have your horse.
And all the money you'll need to lead a quiet life away from here.
I thank you for the intention sir.
But a man's will is not for sale.
Don't thank him.
And you Dieguito. You are no longer a friend of mine.
Leave this home right now.
Or you will be taken out dead.
Don't be reckless Casildo.
You can't play like that with a man's life.
Just listen to me.
So you can repeat it verbatim to that pair of chickens.
Juan Sayago stays here because he and I want it so.
Let's see if there is a man who messes up with us in this town.
Don't worry sir.
It's ok.
I just came to warn you.
Don't tell me what you were doing in that house.
I'll tell you Julian.
I was trying to convince Juan Sayago to leave this town.
That's not a friend's way.
If I'm trying to solve this
is to keep you away from trouble.
Don't pick other people's problems Diego.
Not even my dying mother made me change my idea.
I know what I'm doing Julian.
You're so afraid of killing that man,
that you'll do it just because of that.
Shut up, or else...
As you wish Julian.
I'll repeat what I always say..
If you need a friend you know where to find him.
It's not fair Julian. You left without
telling me what you wanted to eat.
- It's very late - I don't know. Anything.
Would you like a chicken in pipian?
Do whatever you want, but leave me alone now.
I've done this for eight years. Twice a day.
And it has only made me fatter.
I didn't go out to die like a lady.
With so many lose bullets in the world.
And you will die of an old age, damn old man.
You're made of iron.
It doesn't matter.
With you here, we will have very good times.
Forget your past.
And live again. Now as a gentle old man.
How long haven't you shot a gun?
Since I left.
Then don't screw it.
Here. Let's warm up your aim. Come on.
- Let's see who hits more pomegranates - Not now.
It's really hot today.
Get a cot ready in this room.
Juan will live here until he has rebuilt his house.
Don't make my debt a burden.
- I'll find a place to stay. - Nonsense.
We won't let you on your own.
You know in this house you're loved and considered.
Ok, there's no other way.
You have always had it your own way.
I'll leave my baggage there.
And stop mumbling son.
Go find those damned dandies and bring them here.
You'll see that we will send them to the graveyard.
How does it sound?
See you in a while.
Hey,
You're not getting scared?
Now?
Wait a little moment.
You'll stay there until you come around.
Don't be silly Sonia. Open up.
Open up.
I'll count to three.
- Open or I'll tear down the room. - Do it if you can.
One...
two...
- Give me that key. - No.
Hold on Pedro. I'll open up.
Give it to me.
I'd rather see him die there.
She's right.
There's no point in being a widow before getting married.
Women can't handle these things.
Give me that key.
Barbarian.
Come here.
I only know what they told me about him.
He was the best with horses, women and guns.
He was a real macho.
Sure.
And besides he was crazy.
The say the same about you.
- And you see it's not true. - Completely crazy.
I knew your father well.
You only have to see the way he dressed.
Full of gold chains and decorations.
A little more and he would have worn military distinctions.
Do you know why he challenged Juan Sayago?
Sure. Because he insulted him.
The only thing Juan Sayago did.
Was to beat him on a horse race.
But your father's megalomania couldn't forget that.
He set out to provoke him.
He'd throw weed seeds in his crops.
He'd poison the water of his animals.
He'd throw dead animals on his way.
He would run him over with his horse.
Compadre. What happened to you?
They threw me a blister full of pig blood.
I told you.
He is not kidding.
What's wrong now?
What else? I'm afraid.
It's as if I killed a man a long time ago.
And now I find him again doing and saying the same things.
Things that repeat themselves
That we don't like.
They are like a curse.
What you do to the parents,
You'll pay it with the sons.
I don't want to die.
Your saddle is being cleaned.
If we're lucky, we can get you a horse.
What do you say?
Let me think about it.
I almost forgot. I have a message for you.
It was left here a short while ago.
If you have decided not to leave,
at least have something to defend yourself.
It's the one you left with your belongings.
I didn't come here to fight.
You know it well.
I know all the words. They are a lie.
Deep inside you are an animal, just like the Truebas.
It's like you were born just to make people suffer.
People who love you.
Leave.
And try to get killed as soon as possible.
Painlessly and without any more delays.
Be kind enough to me.
In prison, I waited for your letters every minute.
I wrote many times.
I sent the first letter two or three months after you left.
They were six sheets written on both sides.
I sent it to the Count's Castle.
But there were so many rumors about you.
And nobody was sure of anything.
So I sent the second letter
to san Bernardo del Viento Prison.
I mailed it in San Miguel del Norte.
Because someone told me the mail from these towns
didn't ever get anywhere.
I never got a letter from anybody.
Not even from my mother.
I know.
Hers and mine were returned in an envelope full of stamps.
Six years after we mailed them.
I was so lonely.
That I could have gone on writing and writing even if you didn't get them.
Forget about that.
Now think that I'm back and we're together.
Together in hell.
Knowing that you'll be killed or sent back to prison anytime.
Together to die.
After dying away from each other all our lives.
No, Juan.
I'd rather be a lonely widow who thinks she loves an innocent man.
You'll ruin your beautiful eyes.
I don't know what we've done to deserve this.
I owe it to you.
I learned to knit waiting for your letters.
Poor of my Juan.
You even lost your eyesight.
Time finishes off everything.
How horrible.
I can't see the time from here.
You're killing yourself being locked away.
There are two years left yet.
If I don't respect my home. Who will?
Mariana.
Let's go to another town.
You're asking me with a 20-year delay.
In those times I'd have been elated.
Today I can die of despair.
Let's help each other recover so much wasted time.
Don't have illusions.
Trueba's hatred would follows us to the end of the world.
We would not have any peace.
Do you think I can put my son to this worry?
All my life I've waited for this moment.
And now
Let him stay with me. Come.
Say hello to uncle Juan.
- How are you? - Very well. And you?
Fine.
Now go and play.
He will be a real man.
Juan Sayago.
- Don't go out. - Don't worry. It's nothing.
Be careful. For god's sake.
Leave this town Juan. You can't live like this.
I waited 18 years to see you again, Mariana.
I'm not leaving you because of a crazy man.
He chased him for days in his and other's homes.
Trying to make him fight.
He provoked him in any possible way.
He taunted him more than anyone can bear.
Until the poor man could bear no more.
And then he killed him face to face.
As honest men do.
That's why what you and your brother want to do is so unfair.
Besides, bullets can't kill Juan Sayago.
- Don't say stupid things. - It's true dad.
I've heard it many times.
It all began
when Juan
got a shotgun wound in the back in a hunting accident.
I was the one who cured him.
They were just scratches.
Well, I'll take a dog's nap.
Give me a kiss.
Not like that. A real one.
Where are you going?
- I'll follow you wherever you say. I'll be back later.
I warn you I'm coming through.
Then leave your gun here.
- Take it then. - Take it mom.
- I couldn't find it. - They were taken away by the river.
Trueba.
Hear what I say.
I don't want to fight. I just came here.
Even the most patient will lose his temper
if he's not left alone. Not even in the graveyard.
I looked for you all over town.
Well, now you found me.
I just came to ask you to leave.
Here everybody was peaceful until you came back.
Don't bring us any more trouble.
Don't address me like that. I feel older than I am.
And let's leave this place.
The dead can hear us.
Where are you going Julian?
I'm looking for Pedro ma'am.
He left a little while ago.
He was to wait for me here. Do you know where he went?
I don't know Julian.
Would you like some coffee?
Not now ma'am. Thanks.
Come in Julian. Come in.
Are you crazy?
Sit down.
Let's wait for Pedro.
- I'm in a hurry. - I know.
But now you will stand still.
I won't let you ruin my life and your brother's out of some crazy idea.
On the contrary Sonia.
You know I love Pedro like a son.
And I won't mix him in this matter.
- Where did he go? - I'm not telling you.
You'd better tell him, daughter.
Pedro went to look for Juan Sayago.
Don't make that face.
He is unarmed.
- That's worse. - No way.
You know Juan Sayago won't kill an unarmed man.
- You. Give me that gun. - No.
Give it to me.
Go find Juan.
Let's see if you make him lose his temper and he kills you like a dog.
Go ahead.
Julian. Julian.
Ahh, Damned old man.
You've got more tricks than the devil himself.
It's a trustworthy horse.
I brought it as a gift for you.
You leave now and that's it. Come on. Don't be stubborn.
Life is more complicated than you think.
It can't be fixed with a horse. Let's go.
Don't go back to town old man.
My brother won't quit what he's waited for so long.
I've also waited many years to come back.
Old man. Old man.
Have you seen Pedro?
I haven't seen anyone Julian. Keep me out of your business.
Just between you and me. I want you to leave.
Because I'll feel sorry when you die.
The crown one makes
is the one he has to wear.
You're the most stubborn old man I've seen in my life.
And you're the most disobedient son.
I like the way you are.
Any other in your place
would have left immediately
or would have lost his temper.
I wasn't like this. I was forced to.
Otherwise I would now have
the best horse breeding place around.
And I would be a decent old man with a son your age.
I want to be like that.
What's wrong.
It's better if they don't see us together.
Old man.
Damned old man.
- Have you seen Juan Sayago? - He died.
- When? - Didn't they kill him 20 years ago?
If they see you with me, things will be messier.
The crown you make is the one you wear. As you say.
He's the best with horses.
I've never seen anyone use the spurs and the whip so well.
He's a real macho.
Don't tell me.
I know that by heart.
And he's staying here because I want him to.
He's going to teach me all his tricks.
Watch out compadre.
Coward. Stop weeping.
Coward.
Drop that gun.
Drop it to the ground.
Drop it.
Give me that one.
Seriously. The game is over.
You leave town and don't come back until further notice.
Come on, godson.
I'm coming grandfather. I have to pay for the damages.
- How much is the damage? - Seventeen.
I'll be back old man.
I'll fix this once and for all.
Get your things ready. You'll leave for the quarter.
To see if they make a man out of you.
I'm not going anywhere.
And you'll leave Juan Sayago alone.
Who are you to brag so loud?
I'm as son of Raul Trueba as you are.
Not anymore. Not anymore.
A coward does not have the right to be his son.
Think straight brother.
He must not have been so good with horses if he lost a race.
Neither so good with guns if he was killed so easily.
Shut up.
So let's settle up with the idea that he was a good father.
That's more than enough to have the memory he deserves.
Shut up.
You don't have word or anything.
Trueba.
I'll wait for you in one hour.
Where?
You know where.
Take anyone you want.
My saddlebag.
Don't you need anything else compadre?
Nothing else. Thank you compadre.
Take something to eat.
Compadre.
Coward.
I knew you were welching.
Put the gun down old man.
Bend my knee son. So I can bless you.
It's ok like this old man.
And don't keep playing games.
Or one day you'll pierce your hide.
That's what we were born for, son.
- What's happening? - I came to say goodbye.
Will you be back?
I don't know when. But I will.
And it will be forever.
We'll have a quiet old age.
Trying to forget all these bad times.
And knitting socks with three needles.
It will be an eternal wait.
No more eternal than so far.
Wind it.
Take care of yourself.
It's about time we get god's blessing.
Take care Juan. Do it for me.
They're going to kill each other.
Get off.
It's not prohibited to ride a horse on the street.
I'm inviting you to play some card games.
- Whatever you want. - You're not inviting me to anything.
You're trying to prevent me from going my way.
There's a rumor in town.
A very nasty rumor.
Don't heed gossip sheriff.
Neither see visions on a clear day.
I'm going on a short trip out of your jurisdiction.
For god's sake, Juan.
Remember all those years you spent in prison.
I remember very well. Have a nice afternoon.
Pedro my love. Leave the gun.
Old man.
Now it is my business.
Stop and face me to kill each other like men do.
Old man.
Stop and fight.
I won't kill you from behind.
Come on old man. Are you ready?
Pick it up. Let me get even.
I won't kill you unarmed. Pick it up.
Old man. Killer of my house. Coward.
Defend yourself coward old man.
Die already, damned old man.