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"A STRANGE PATH"

-Sorry. Did I sneeze on you? -No, it's all right.

This morning while we speak...

...one death was confirmed in Brazil.

A 62-year-old man died in São Paulo.

He was hospitalized.

The epidemic is escalating in Brazil.

We'll discuss the actions taken by the government,

what they failed to do...

- When is your movie showing? - Next Tuesday, at 2 p.m.

Two p.m.? Prime time!

Then I'll try to arrive on Tuesday morning.

You'll try to arrive?

You better make it, I won't forgive you if you don't.

Did you hear that?

He's been away for ten years and now he's demanding stuff.

It's my first feature, you have to watch it.

I saw one of your movies on YouTube…

That shows a wall with plaster falling out.

And a voice-over saying, "Silence, silence."

It's trippy and awesome. I liked it.

-What's the story of the new one? -Story?

-You haven't seen his movies? -Yes, I have.

There's no story, just a trip.

There's no real plot, just stuff from my head.

I won't tell you anything or you won't come.

Okay, then.

It's really great to see you.

I'm happy to see you, too.

Hi, son, is everything okay there?

Let me know how you're doing.

I haven't heard from you since Sunday.

Listen, I don't want to be insistent,

but if you change your mind by any chance…

I texted you his address, okay? This is--

I'm sleeping!

Goddamn it.

To believe in the golden hope of the sun,

Even when in the mouth…

We're hit By the constant whip of the night.

To break the chain That entangles the future,

To awaken the swords,

And sweep the Sphinxes off the crossroads

All this time Was just like sleeping in a ship…

Not moving at all

But weaving the thread of water and wind.

Breno said 20 cases have been confirmed in Ceará.

Twenty deaths?

No, twenty cases.

There were only deaths in São Paulo, it's way rougher over there.

Four people have died already.

That's horrible.

Yes.

I think it'll be a while before there's a lockdown here.

At least not until you come back.

And since Brazil is so fucked up, that might not even happen at all.

Remember our deal…

You talk shit about Portugal and I talk shit about Brazil.

I think we'll have to review that deal,

I can barely control myself.

It's harder for you, right?

Anyway, tell me more. What did you do today?

Not much.

We hit the beach again.

I'm so jealous.

Babe, I spent like two hours in the water.

Was it hot?

It's always hot down here.

And the water was…

-Babe? -I'll call you back in a sec, okay?

Today, the State Government will issue a decree…

forcing the lockdown of bars, restaurants, malls, movie theaters,

-night venues, beach kiosks, gyms… -Movie theaters?

and other non-essential services.

David, we've just had a meeting,

and we agreed to reschedule the festival to the 6th.

April 6?!

We're going to try that but we can't really be sure.

But my flight back is on the 25th, that's next week.

You'd have to reschedule it, but that's a risk.

Are you there?

If I reschedule my flight, can you get me more days at the inn?

To be absolutely honest,

the chances of that happening on a scale of zero to ten are like one.

Are you serious? I've already paid for my tickets.

Now I'll have to spend more money to reschedule my flight.

The least the festival could do is to pay for my lodging.

That's what we were doing, but now the situation has changed.

It's fine, man.

I just need to check with my dad, but the old man is cool.

-From the 25th onwards, right? -Yes.

It's gonna be all right.

-Is your dad still hooked on bingo? -Yes.

But it's online now.

He spends the whole day in the house.

He plays bingo, lottery, cards, anything he can bet on.

Like that.

Right on…

How about yours?

My what?

Your dad, man.

We haven't talked in a while,

I don't even know where he is.

Since you left?

Does talking about it trigger anything?

No, it's all right.

Did you have a fallout?

Actually, we just lost touch.

In the beginning, I'd try to text him…

To call him…

but he would never answer, so…

Your father has always been weird, right?

To say the least.

What do you mean "rescheduling your flight"?

Babe, if I only came to screen my film, and the festival has been put off.

They're obviously gonna call it off.

How can you be so sure?

I don't know if you noticed, but we're in a pandemic.

After the lockdown, it's gonna be okay.

Besides, Renan said I can crash at his house…

so I won't have to pay for lodging.

Yeah, right.

Only reschedule a flight five days before the date.

Do what you want, but I think you should come back right away.

Hey, I went to my dad's.

You did what?

Seriously?

Did you get to see him?

I went there and rang the bell but he didn't answer.

Do you think he may have moved out?

I don't know. Maybe he was just out.

Babe?

You're freezing.

Babe, can you hear me?

Good morning, bro.

Listen, I talked to my dad,

but he didn't like the idea of having you here.

I forgot he's diabetic,

and also hypertensive, he's all fucked up.

I told him you're not coming from China or something,

you know?

But things are pretty fucked up now.

Sorry for letting you down. I'm really sorry.

Need help, ma'am?

No, son, thank you.

Nobody can touch anyone anymore, can they?

Thank you.

Are you coming in?

No, I'm just waiting for a friend to come down.

Alright.

God bless you.

Who is it?

Who is it?

David?

Hey dad, what's up?

Wanna come in?

Sure.

Wait.

-Raise your arms. -What for?

Close your eyes.

-What is it? -Your mouth too.

Take some coffee.

How are you doing?

-I'm fine, doing my stuff.

How about you? Are you living with your mother?

No, I moved out a while ago.

She married a Portuguese guy

and they had a daughter.

They moved to a small town up north.

I stayed in Lisbon.

I started going out with a girl.

-She's also Portuguese. -That's cool.

What have you been up to?

Same old stuff. My stuff.

Like work stuff?

Yes, I've been very busy, you know?

I see. And what do you do?

I write some stuff. My stuff.

What kind of stuff?

Some projects. My own stuff.

And what are you doing here?

I came to screen my film at a festival but it's not gonna happen.

No, I mean here in my house.

Here?

I don't know, I…

Do you need any money?

If I need money?

Yeah, because things are not that great,

-and I can't help you. -It's not that.

I don't need your money. Don't worry.

No, I just thought…

Could I crash in here for a few days?

I need to check out from the inn on the 26th…

and I've nowhere to go.

Kid, that's complicated.

This place is small and I don't have a room.

-I can sleep right here. -I work at home. It's not gonna work.

I'll be quiet, you won't even notice I'm here.

I'll have to check some variables.

What variables?

Some variables, procedures, factors…

Look…

Write down your number and I'll get in touch.

It's all right, never mind.

Write it down, and I'll call you. I mean it.

No, dad, there's no need. I'll find somewhere else.

-Are you sure? -Absolutely.

Tell me, young man, how was the rest of your day?

Everything's fine around here.

It's a beautiful day outside, sunny with blue skies.

Which makes staying home even harder.

I hope this ends soon.

I miss your smell.

And you too, but just a little.

Don't be a stranger, okay?

Hey, babe.

I'm sorry I didn't call you.

I went back to my dad's…

And…

Hey, babe.

I'm sorry I didn't call yesterday. I spent the night wandering downtown,

filming some stuff.

I ended up leaving my phone in my room.

I'll just grab some breakfast and I'll call you back, okay?

I miss you a lot, too.

-Good morning. -Morning.

Isn't breakfast until 9:30?

It was, but restaurants must be closed now.

Because of social distancing.

Didn't you say I was the only guest here?

I did, but the law is the law, I must abide by it.

I can eat in my room to keep the social distancing.

That won't do it.

I had to fire the girl who gets groceries…

and I can't go out.

-I can go. -Where?

Get the groceries.

Really?

Come on, tell me.

Never mind.

Just because I didn't call you yesterday?

Not at all. I couldn't care less if you call me or not.

Oh, really?

What do you care about, then?

What do I care about? That you lied to me.

I lied to you?

When did I lie to you? Just so I'll know.

Babe, you're tripping.

-Tripping? -Yes.

So you spent the night “wandering downtown”?

I did.

Filming some stuff?

Yes, ma'am.

And you left your phone at the inn?

So, what did you film with? Your asshole?

Go on, spit it out.

David?

I went to see my dad.

Seriously?

And?

It could've been worse. He even invited me in.

David, get your phone! Look at me, please!

What happened?

Fuck…

At 4:33? You gotta be kidding me.

Hello?

Hello, who's this?

David?

Dad?

Did I wake you up?

Of course you did.

Really?

How did you get my number?

You wrote it down for me.

No, I didn't.

Of course you did. If I'm calling you, then you did.

No, dad, I'm sure I didn't.

Okay, then, do you wanna hang up?

What are you calling me for?

What?

What did you call me for? Do you wanna say something?

Of course I wanna say something, why else would I call?

Then say it, man.

-Can I say it now? -Say it!

Listen.

I've been considering your proposal,

and I think it might work.

What might work? Me staying there?

-Isn't that what you asked for? -Yes.

Well, then.

-So, it might work if I stayed-- -Are five days enough for you?

My flight was canceled, dad, and I have no updates on it.

Well, it's not so easy, then.

I'll need to think it through.

No, it's okay. I can find another place afterward.

Hey!

Done.

Talk to me, young man.

-What happened? -I was robbed.

Someone stole my phone.

Just the phone?

Just the phone.

One moment.

He's crazy.

How many were they?

What?

How many robbers were there?

Just one.

Done.

Did he have a gun?

I don't know, it was too fast,

he came out of nowhere, snatched my phone and ran away.

So it was a theft, not a robbery?

I think so.

You think so?

Sorry, I don't know what the difference is.

Okay, I'll explain it to you.

A theft is when the victim is not threatened.

When there's contact with the victim, we call it a robbery.

He knocked me down on the sand.

I see.

Where did that happen?

Iracema Beach.

At what time?

At 5:30 or 6 a.m.

What were you doing there at this hour?

I was…

I was thinking about life.

I know you have a crush on him,

but I don't have to spend time with him just because you wanna fuck him, so…

Wake up!

And if he joins our project, I'm out,

'cause I heard he gets nothing done, he just takes the credit.

You deal with your own shit.

Did you see how this guy is a douche?

He thinks he's the hotshot…

Good afternoon. Could you open it for me, please?

Sorry, the inn is closed.

But I'm staying here.

-You're the guy in room three? -That's right.

Alright then.

-You came to get your things, right? -No, what do you mean?

-Is that my stuff? -Yes.

Who packed my stuff?

I did.

-Nobody told you the inn was closing? -No.

I don't know, my phone was stolen.

That sucks.

I have two more nights paid for by the festival,

I can't just leave like that.

I totally get it, really,

but they just told me to close the inn and that you were supposed to leave.

I don't even work here, I'm sorry.

Where's that weird guy who works here?

Uncle Armando?

-So, he's your uncle? -Yes.

Can you get him for me, please?

That's why the inn had to close, he's in the hospital.

In the hospital?

What happened to him?

It seems he woke up short of breath…

Damn, where is that key?

David?

Didn't we agree on the day after tomorrow?

We did.

I had a problem.

A problem?

Two, actually. Can I come in?

This isn't a good time. I'm terribly busy. I've got many things to do.

I'll be quiet, dad, I promise.

Weren't you staying at an inn?

I was, but I had to leave.

That's one of the problems.

What time is it?

I don't know.

Someone stole my phone. That's problem number two.

I'll tell you what, come back in two hours,

we can sit down and talk about it, okay?

I've nowhere to go, dad.

Come on, let me in.

Please.

What is it?

What?

Are you looking for something?

No, I'm just reading.

What are you reading?

A book about a Portuguese director that I like.

Do you eat this every day?

-Why? Don't you like it? -No.

I mean, I am. I'm just asking.

It depends on the day.

-How about that film? -What about it?

Didn't you say you were here to show a film?

-Did I? -What is it about?

Well, it's…

It's like…

-How can I put it? -What is it called?

"The Spells of Death."

-So, it's a horror movie. -Well...

-Kind of, but it's more experimental. -I see.

It's my first feature. Wanna watch it?

I can't stand watching movies anymore, you know?

I haven’t watched anything since my TV broke.

But you used to like it, right?

I remember us watching films together.

That's true.

We could watch it on your computer.

That won't work. It's too complicated.

And what are you writing?

-Stuff. -What kind of stuff?

-My stuff. -Like a book?

Sort of. Have you got any news about your flight?

I don't know, I don't have my phone.

Can I check my e-mail on your computer?

It's the only way I can check it.

We can talk about that later. I'm too busy now.

I also have to write to Teresa,

because she hasn't heard from me for a while.

Who's Teresa?

-She's my partner. -Partner in what?

She's my wife, I mean…

it's lame to call someone your wife, so we call them "partners."

Partner?

That's a good one, I like it.

How about you?

What about me?

Didn't you go out with anyone after mom?

You really take after her, don't you?

Me? Why do you say that?

You don’t miss a chance to mind other people's business.

I'm just asking.

Soon I’ll be getting advice…

on what I should or shouldn't do with my life.

I know what it's like.

-You really don't know me, dad. -Yeah, right.

You should find out why it is so difficult for you to talk about things.

See? Just like I said.

Good morning.

There's some yogurt in the fridge.

-What time is it? -Pardon me?

What time is it?

It's 6:30.

Do you think I could write to Tereza in a bit?

-We'll see about that later. -Yesterday, it didn't work out.

Kid, I'm working here, I can't chit-chat with you.

-My bad, sorry. -Just go to the kitchen.

I'll take a shower.

Is that it?

Dad!

What is it?

Can you get me a towel, please?

Thanks.

Don’t move anything out of place.

I'm just getting the yogurt. Is that okay?

Fucking nuts.

-What's that? -Nothing, dad!

Geez!

Kid, this isn't gonna work if you go on like that.

-Like what? -Distracting me all the time.

I didn't say anything. You did.

You can't stay here like this.

I keep trying to work…

How about that cough?

It's an allergy.

To myself?

If you'd just let me use the computer,

I could check if they've rescheduled my flight.

Later.

This shit expired two years ago.

Dad?

I'm all right.

Did we eat?

Not yet.

-That explains it. -The cough?

No, the discomfort.

I think I'll grab something to eat.

Do you want to eat anything?

Don’t you think we should go to a hospital?

What for?

What if I have Covid and I passed it on to you?

No way.

It's just an allergy. I'm used to it.

It's the weather.

I'll have a cup of propolis tea and that's it.

Hospital…

Dad, wake up.

Dad!

Come on, dad!

Come on, dad, wake up!

Dad!

Don't do that to me!

Wake up, dad!

Wake up!

What time is it, dad?

You tried what?

What are you talking about? Are you feeling okay?

Dad?

What time is it?

I don't know, around eight.

-I have to work. -Are you feeling okay?

I have to work.

What is it now?

I'm just thinking…

Shouldn't you lie down and rest a bit?

You look very weak.

That's it… I lost my train of thought!

-My bad. -I knew this wouldn't work out.

-I'm just worried about you. -I can worry about myself!

-Okay. -Mind your own business!

Okay, I got it!

-That's just what I need. -I'll go into the kitchen.

Great idea!

David?

What was that?

What?

I'll clean it up.

Wanna show me your film?

What?

Do you want to show me your film?

That's it.

So?

It's interesting.

Did you like it?

I did.

For real?

I'm telling you I liked it. I found it interesting.

-And it's quite different too. -Yes. Well…

It's different from narrative film with budgets and all…

And from your other films, too.

Did you see my other films?

David, how do I exit this screen?

You saw them on YouTube?

Saw what, kid? Tell me how to close this.

I need to work, tell me how to exit, David.

That's why I don't mix things up.

Now I'm stuck here.

I have tons of things to do! David, how do I exit this screen?

Dad!

Hello, I need an ambulance! It's an emergency. My dad is sick.

He can't breathe.

What?

He was coughing a lot and now he can't breathe.

I don't know, ma'am, I don't have a thermometer!

Can't you send the ambulance and ask questions later?

Say what?

-Stop right there! -I need an ambulance. It's an emergency.

Covid?

-I think so, I don't know. -Dr. Mariana.

-Who? -Dr. Mariana, that door over there.

-You can rest assured-- -Sorry, doctor, I need help, it's…

Just a minute, I'm in the middle of something.

-Doctor, it's an emergency, my dad-- -It's all emergencies here.

Wait just a moment.

Miss Cleide, go home and relax.

I'll call you as soon when I have updates on your mom.

What if I get Covid? Can I visit her?

Miss Cleide, go home. It's the best you can do.

And put on a mask, please. It's important.

You can go now. Go on!

-Tell me, son. -My dad is sick, doc, he fell down.

-I tried to get an ambulance-- -We're having trouble with the ambulances.

As soon as we have one, I'll send it your way…

But I need it now, my dad is on the floor. He can't breathe!

Why didn't you drive him here?

I don't have a car, and I lost my phone.

Oh my God, okay. Give me your address.

Give me your address. Everything is gonna be fine.

Dad?

Where's Dr. Mariana?

She's in a meeting.

I must see her, will she take long?

I don't know. She might.

You got lucky.

Did the ambulance pick up my dad, doctor?

You have to be more patient, son.

I went home, and he wasn’t there.

-Did you call him? -He doesn't have a phone.

-How come? -Can you check if they brought him in?

Please, doctor, help me. I don't know what else to do.

How old is your dad?

Seventy, maybe more.

"Seventy, maybe more."

You don't know your father's age?

Fifty plus 20 equals 70. His birthday is…

He's 69, and he'll be 70 soon.

A 69-year-old man has just been admitted,

-and he got here by himself. -Really?

-What's your dad's name? -Geraldo de Sousa Lima Junior.

Geraldo… Wait a minute.

Yes, Geraldo.

And he was kind of lost, he didn't have an ID…

We didn't get his full name.

-Is he okay? Can I say hello? -No, kid. Visits are not allowed.

But I'll tell him you stopped by.

TIP: THE SAME

"The G Method – You can make your life more interesting."

"Bachelor of Economics and Business Consultant.

Conducts research in the field of self-motivation."

No shit.

"The G Method is a precious innovation,

completely different from everything you might've heard so far on this subject.

If you are an average person and wish, with a grounded and realistic notion…

to make your life more interesting,

this book is made for you."

"FAMILY: Improve your communication."

"You might have never stopped to think and duly assess…

how much your friends are worth,

and how they enrich your day-to-day life emotionally,

making it more lively, easygoing and hopeful.

When interacting with your friends,

try to be, essentially, a listener.

Every human being has an intrinsic desire to be appreciated.

Listening carefully is a way of appreciating them,

of assigning them importance.

Don't discriminate against interlocutors, lend your ears to all kinds of people.

Even unreasonable, ignorant people have their stories,

issues and aspirations.

Learning how to listen is an attitude that will only bring benefits.

In conversation, always let your friend speak most.

Listen with cordiality and sympathy.

If you're not very keen on the subject, never let it show.

The technique is to gaze at their face and comparatively,

observe the form of their nose and their mouth,

or even think of other things,

but never adopting an absentminded or sleepy attitude."

"Every time he or she gets home in a bad mood,

after a miserable day at work,

is up to you to lighten that bad mood.

Run to the door and before your spouse unloads anything,

offer them some fruit juice.

Have them take a seat, take off their shoes and socks…

and massage their feet.

Or take them to the bathroom and give them a warm bath.

You can take a bath yourself,

washing their hair and gently rubbing their back,

with a soft sponge.

The outcome will surprise you.

Your children grant your life a special meaning.

They give you the necessary motivation to gather strength…

and fight for a better world for yourself, for them and for everyone else.

But a child is the only person from whom you can't ever divorce.

You are bound to them forever, both in sentiment and responsibility.

Know how to communicate.

Addressing your child with words is a powerful tool…

to upkeep the household stability.

"Addressing your child with words is a powerful tool

to upkeep the household stability."

I'm glad to know that, Old Geraldo.

Hello?

That's not my father.

Are you sure, son?

That's not my father.

Is my dad still hospitalized?

No, I mean…

Oh, my God…

There's only one Geraldo here.

My dad's not here?

I'm sorry.

Hello.

What's your name?

David.

David…

Are you Geraldo's son?

You look like him.

I finally got to meet Geraldo's boy.

My name is Maria José.

But you can call me Ma'am Moza.

I live in this building, at the end of the hall.

Did you come to collect his things?

What do you mean?

Listen…

I apologize for being so sincere…

I don't like keeping things to myself.

I was very disappointed

that you didn't show up at your father's burial.

It's not right for a son to miss his father's funeral.

His only son…

David?

Wanna come in?

Seems like your fever is gone.

What am I doing here?

What do people do at a hospital?

You can't remember anything at all?

I remember a door with a hole…

And…

a head on fire.

Do I have Covid?

The quick test came out negative.

So we ran a more sophisticated test,

which takes longer to be returned.

-How long? -Seven days.

-Seven days? -Where do you think you're going?

God almighty, the boy is alive!

Son, I prayed so much for you to leave that hospital.

It worked out, then.

It always does. Amen.

So, how are you?

-I'm okay. -Do you want to come in for a coffee?

I think I do.

Just a second. I'll be right back.

This is just to make sure, okay?

Close your eyes. And the mouth.

-Sugar? -No, thanks.

Do you like it black?

It tastes very good.

Your dad also liked it black.

I loved it when he came here…

for a coffee and some chit-chat. He would always come.

-He would? -Yes, always.

I didn't go to his house much,

I didn't want to interrupt him,

but he would always come here.

I miss Geraldo a lot.

When did he pass away?

He died on December 6, 2017.

That's well over two years.

That's right.

What did he die of?

It seems it was his lungs, I don't really know,

but it was definitely the lungs.

But he never smoked a cigarette in his life.

Go figure.

He talked a lot about you.

-He talked about me? -Yes, he did!

Really? What'd he say?

He said you were a great filmmaker,

winning awards around the world.

What a liar.

That's what he used to say.

That you would become a world-famous filmmaker.

Oh dear, I'd love to give you a hug.

But I can't, not even a hug.

- Yes? - Hi, how are you?

- In Christ's peace. - Amen.

Can I use your internet very quickly?

My phone was robbed and I need to speak with my partner.

So you wanna make a call? - Yes, a call through the internet...

'cause she lives abroad.

I see.

Man, I'll see if it's possible. Hold on a sec.

Thanks.

What a strange path I had to take to get to you.

I've always wanted to use that phrase in a movie.

I love you, dad.

Hey, mom, how are you?

I guess that Teresa told you that I lost my phone, right?

But everything's fine, okay? You don't need to worry.

This message is just to apologize...

for not checking up on you for so long,

and to thank you for encouraging me to look for my dad.

We met, and I stayed in his house for a couple of days.

It wasn't easy.

Actually, it was quite hard, but…

It meant a lot to me.

And I think it meant a lot to him too.

Even though he died a while ago.

I'll explain it better once I get back, ok?

Kisses.

TO GERALDO, MY FATHER.

AND ALL OUR DEAD.