Original subtitles

Welcome to hell, Frikis!

Scum of society!

Make yourselves at home and remember...

It’s better to be...

Kings in hell...

Than slaves in paradise!

Get up, little brother.

I’m awake.

Oh really?

Nope, doesn’t look like it.

In the Soviet Union...

there is a political willingness to maintain trade relations with Cuba.

But the difficulties that the sister country is experiencing...

make its timely fulfillment unpredictable.

We propose, that if we must confront a special period...

a harsh period of scarcity...

our task should be not only to survive...

but to prosper!

History will record the dignity and courage that Cuba acted with...

in this moment.

Some will have to work more than others doing undesirable tasks.

Your nephews look tired.

Already, we are winning the fight against fascism and the United States...

but we must look to protect ourselves against other diseases...

that could also destroy us.

We must act quickly...

to eradicate the terror known as HIV.

Those who are infected, must be quarantined to receive treatment...

and guarantee the safety of others.

Socialism or Death!

Motherland or Death!

Like this?

No. Higher.

Lift the end higher.

Careful with the roof.

Stay there. Don’t move!

We could get in deep shit for listening to Yankee music.

Sergio, stop!

Don’t be such a baby!

It’ll work.

My arms hurt.

Stop complaining! Don’t you want to listen to music?

- Music! - I told you!

Don’t move!

Barry Manilow!

It went like...

That’s The Rolling Stones.

- Are they cool? - Yes. I think so.

Me too.

How do you know?

I don’t know man, I just do. With rock and roll you can feel it.

Do you think Barry Manilow is cool?

No.

Exactly.

Now these assholes...

AIDS tests for the "undesirables"...

That’s some KGB bullshit.

What’s next?

- Hey, Paco! - Nice haircut you Friki piece of shit!

Watch this.

As I was saying...

Barry Manilow is a poser, you can just tell.

But Mick Jagger is the fucking coolest.

Maybe even cooler than Kurt Cobain.

Who’s Kurt Cobain?

♪ The news and the radio spit out your name ♪

♪ All this shit poisons my blood ♪

♪ The fucking police strangle you ♪

♪ That’s why I play punk-rock! Music is freedom ♪

Kurt Cobain!

Rice?

No.

Beans?

No.

Eggs, milk, potatoes?

You wouldn’t happen to have...

a large grilled steak...

with salt and butter on top.

Tomorrow.

Ever Onward to Victory!

I’m hungry.

Stop breaking my balls.

You have to move fast.

Go on. Do it.

- You do it. - Do it, goddamnit! Aren’t you hungry?

Do it.

You’re hungry, right?

You’ll be even hungrier later.

Then tonight you’ll be complaining that you haven’t eaten in three days.

And I’ll be the one who feels bad.

Are you gonna do it?

I won’t always be here to take care of you!

You have to learn how to take care of yourself. Ok?

Wake up! We live in Cuba!

Jorge’s uncle isn’t in jail for eating the peacock from the zoo...

He’s in jail for being gay.

Ok. He didn’t eat the bird...

But his friend did!

Don’t tell lies.

It’s true!

What’s up with you?

The cat didn’t do anything to us.

Learn the rule of the jungle.

The strong ones eat the weak ones.

Eat.

Eat it!

Look.

It’s fuckin’ good.

I’m so tired of this shit.

They’ll throw you in jail for anything here.

You sell meat, you go to jail.

They catch you with a US dollar in your pocket. You go straight to jail.

Everyone goes to jail in Cuba.

It’s impossible to try and survive without breaking the law.

I got sent to jail once and it’s shit.

- Shut the fuck up! - Quit lying!

At least in jail there’s food.

It might be better if you have AIDS!

Carolina’s neighbor works for the Ministry of Health...

She says in the sanatoriums you get all the food you can eat.

It’s like a hotel there, man.

They even have ice cream.

Ice cream?!

Ice cream.

Ice cream, hammocks on the beach...

cocktails with little umbrellas. Whatever you want.

They give you ice cream, but you’re sick.

It’s like a little flu.

Then you’re fine for ten years!

Ten years?

In ten years there’s gonna be a cure for sure.

Paco, hold still.

Don’t move.

Fuck.

It hurts.

- My tooth is loose. - Listen...

Be grateful you weren’t arrested.

- You’re going to get us killed! - Paco! Paco!

- What’s wrong with you?! - Are you insane?!

You’re being a lunatic.

- Viva Fidel! - Viva Fidel!

Be quiet. We can’t trust anyone.

I know...

It’s dangerous...

People drown...

But it happens because they’re not smart about it.

They drink for seven days before they leave,

then they expect to get to Miami on a foam cooler.

You fucking kidding me?

We’re gonna do it right. We’re better than them.

Go check on Sergio.

But there’s one problem.

You’re exactly like your father.

And that scares me.

When you both came to live with me

I told you clearly that I wouldn’t risk my family for anybody or anything.

Didn’t I?

Didn’t I?

Yes, Mateo.

Your father’s temper got him killed.

You’ve got the same temper.

And that’s why you’re not coming.

What?

No.

Valentina, Sergio, Gustavo and me. Yes.

But you? No!

- Get out of my house! - Go to hell!

Go home.

Where will you sleep?

That’s none of your business. Don’t worry about me.

Go on. Go.

Gustavo.

I want you to take care of Valentina and Sergio.

Mateo thinks he’s smarter than everyone.

But he’s not.

Relax, man.

The Ministry of Health and those scientists will find a cure soon.

It’s true.

Have fun living with the maricones.

Don’t do it.

Don’t do it, Paco. Don’t inject that.

Paco!

Relax, relax, everything will be fine.

Besides you’re going to America.

There’s a bunch of people making rafts...

I can see if there’s space for you in another one.

Gustavo, enough already!

You think I don’t want to go?!

I’ve already asked around everywhere. I have no money, nothing to offer.

Without money it’s impossible.

We could try to build our own raft. As long as no one finds out--

Shut up!

Enough!

It’s done.

Paco! Paco!

Stop playing.

You’re such a pussy.

- Chill. It’s just a flu. - Don’t joke around about it.

Stop!

Are you really going to be ok?

Motherland or Death!

Don’t cry.

You're pissed.

I get it.

I don't mind it.

I'm angry every day and here I am.

You think I wanted things to come to this?

That's why I like you...

You're quiet like your mother.

You let the world speak for you,

and you know when to keep your mouth shut.

Now...

I'm going to need your help with a few things.

Okay?

When the wind shifts, Gus...

The United States.

You should learn how to swim...

You know, just in case.

I know how to swim.

Yeah, but you're really, really bad at it.

Really bad.

I also heard there are sharks.

Big ones.

Sharks don't eat through boats.

Well they did so in the movie JAWS.

I saw it.

Hey, Gus...

I heard your brother is a homo now!

Friki faggot!

Sit up front.

Hey!

Easy, easy.

One...

Two...

Three!

Come on!

Let's go!

Do something useful, we're taking on water.

How is this going to work?

We're already sinking and I can still see Havana?!

Shut up and help us out!

We're sinking!

- What are you doing?

We need it out.

You can't get rid of our drinking water!

It's too much weight!

Are you crazy?!

How can you leave your son without water?

Gustavo, no!

Gustavo!

Mateo! Help him!

Have you ever used intravenous drugs?

Are you sexually active?

You're not going to tell me anything?

We ran your test five times.

You're HIV negative...

But you gave me a syringe with someone else's blood...

And you tried to fake your test to look HIV positive.

You know people in this country have been executed for less.

Do you have any family?

If you don't talk to me, I can't help you.

My father was shot in the cane fields.

And my brother is in Viñales...

In the sanitarium.

Is he your only family in Cuba?

He's my only family in the world.

I'm going to be with him...

no matter what.

Cuba wasn't always like this.

Never mention this to anyone.

Okay?

No needles and no sex.

Be careful.

Let The Scum Leave

More?

More.

Give it to me already.

Come.

Slow down, I don't want you to get sick.

Your brother is here, right? Paco?

He's crazy, but we love him here.

I prepared the room beside Nestor's for you.

You two will get along.

He's your age.

There's people my age here?

A lot.

Hello.

Hello.

Holy shit!

Is it you?

Come here.

Let me see.

Open your mouth.

Yes, yes.

There you are, Gus!

You came all this way just to visit me?

I thought you'd be in America by now.

Mateo left.

And...

He took Valentina and Sergio with him.

I told you to take care for them.

I swear I tried.

Then why the fuck aren't you with them?

I'm telling you I tried!

I left with them!

I'm telling you I went!

Don't get like that.

I jumped off!

If I didn't jump, they wouldn't have made it!

There was no other way.

Did you inject?

What's done is done.

You're still not a Friki.

Let's go see the gang.

Look who I found.

Holy shit!

What's up?!

Papi, you look like shit.

Don't say that, he looks prettier now.

I don't believe it.

I thought you were scared of needles.

Bembe fainted when he saw me inject.

We call him "Bembita" now.

I'm scared of all that shit.

Leave me alone.

This is where we live...

It's super chill, right?

Where are you from?

- Havana. - Havana! Nice!

- You play music? - No, but I like it.

- My brother plays. - Your brother plays!

I'm an expert... and someday...

I'm gonna be a rockstar.

What's up, guys?!

You like your room?

Go on.

- Is all this for me? - Yes.

Do you like it?

Sorry about that...

Maria likes leaving those things around.

No...

I like it.

So... How'd you do it?

Do what?

You know...

Did you have sex or did you inject?

I injected.

Cool.

See you later.

Every week a nurse comes and visits us...

for checkups and things like that.

There's also a chore list in the cafeteria.

But we take turns.

Everyone helps out around here.

And at night, Maria cooks dinner for everyone.

Come on, Gustavo! Let's get back to work!

But the best is in the afternoons...

When we feel like we're the only free people in Cuba.

Welcome to hell, you scum!

Maria! How are you?

- Great, how are you? - Fine, fine.

Sit over there.

How is Maximo doing?

Fine, he has Esteban to watch over him.

These are going to help.

They'll help make him strong.

Just a second...

Here it is.

Give these to Maximo for me.

Where did you get these?

- You know... - He's gonna love it!

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Thanks. See you soon.

Let's go, Gustavo.

You hungry?

Granny!

My princess!

I'm so happy you're here.

Hello! And who is this handsome young man?

- Gustavo. - Hey, Gustavo!

Make yourself at home!

You're looking hot!

Runs in the family!

Tell me about yourself, Gustavo.

You offered to walk me to town and carry my bags.

I like to help.

By the way...

Your medications haven't arrived yet.

Maybe they're confused because the doctor

in Havana used my real name...

Gustavo.

And everyone calls me Gus.

Can I ask you something?

Yes.

Why are you at the sanitarium?

You must have...

a family...

a husband?

I do.

But like you, I wanted to be close to my brother.

Your brother?

Yes, my brother Lucas.

He was one of the first patients at the sanitarium.

No one wanted to be close to people with AIDS.

So I volunteered to work... to be with him.

And here I am.

Is he still here?

At the sanitarium?

No...

No, no, no.

He went to heaven...

And your husband?

Eat.

Here... eat a carrot.

Come here...

Help me with this.

Try putting this back.

Shove it in there, so when I put this together...

It'll fit.

Be careful... you could get electrocuted.

Really, if you don't do it right.

Shit, man!

Hey.

Hey.

You asleep?

No.

Are you?

No. I'm not asleep either.

Look, Desi's bass.

Sit down, you be Bembe.

Paco's guitar!

Nestor! Nestor!

Put that down!

Relax, man, relax!

Let's do this!

Come on.

No, Gustavo! Are you crazy?!

They'll kill us!

But you told me to start. - Shhhh!

Don't call me crazy!

- Be quiet! - You told me to play!

If they find us in here they'll kick our ass!

Why didn't you say that?

Play silently.

Let's do it right this time.

Gustavo... and Nestor! Gustavo... and Nestor!

What should we name our band?

I don't know.

Let's choose something cool.

Yeah.

- Let's go! - You're up, Gustavo.

Here comes the next victim!

Little Gus!

Let's go! Let's go!

Let's see if he shares your blood, Paco.

He's a poser. He won't even swing!

Easy as butter!

That's okay! It doesn't matter!

One down! Do it again!

Exactly the same!

Come on!

You can do it!

Come on!

Again!

Same speed, same place.

Spread your legs and square up!

Hit whatever comes your way!

Run! Run!

Carlos! The ball's right there!

I don't see it!

Are you fucking stupid?

Don't yell at me!

Come on!

Hey, no! Go back!

You didn't touch first base!

Go back! You need to step on it!

Knock already.

No, no, no. You do it.

It's your brother.

Go! It's your brother!

Stop pushing me. I'll do it.

Well then do it already.

Shit.

Who the fuck is it?

Act natural... we're just two chill dudes.

We're starting a band.

Cool.

We don't have any instruments...

Maybe we could use yours?

You got any money?

You can have our desserts on Fridays.

And what else?

When I go into town with Maria,

I'll get you parts for your motorcycle.

Our dessert?!

Maria has guava now!

Why did you think you could speak for my dessert!

Fuck you!

Come here.

Stand right here!

Didn't I tell you...

that you have to learn to fend for yourself?

What the fuck is that?

The dessert?

If you want an instrument, steal one!

- Okay. - Fuck, Paco!

I can't believe I woke up early for these posers.

Put your giant dick away!

You're being disgusting!

You fucking kidding me?

Really?

Yes.

Now get the fuck out of here!

If you sound like Barry Manilow,

I'll break your fucking arm.

Thank you!

I love you!

Fuck...

I know.

We're amazing.

I know.

Let's play it again.

Are you done?

Come on! I'm getting nervous.

That's it. I'm looking.

No!

- Let me see! - No.

- You're mean. - Let me finish.

You're mean.

I know you made me look ugly.

I'm just learning!

Let me see Maximo's.

I just need to finish your face.

I'm alright.

Let's see Gustavo's.

That's awful.

I love it.

You mind if I call you Ringo?

Come here, Ringo.

Maria's gonna be pissed.

She's not gonna find out.

Esteban can't find out either!

Let them fucking find out.

We're gonna see Chili Davis because I say so!

Maximo hurry up!

Run, Maximo, run!

What's up?

Chill. Chill.

A round of beers?

We're out of beer.

- Let's get the fuck outta here. - No, no, wait.

Sir, we just want to see Chili bat.

Nobody could hit that shit!

Wait, wait, wait.

Are you the Frikis from the sanitarium?

Yeah, why?

What the fuck are you doing here?

We felt like taking a walk.

Haven't you been told you can't leave the sanitarium

without an escort?

Do you want him to show you his escort?

Shut your mouth...

I don't speak to people that have faggot blood.

Sit down before I put a bullet in your head.

Why don't you say that again?

Do you want AIDS?

Do you want AIDS?!

Let's get the fuck out of here, gentlemen.

Out of beer, huh?

Desi, run!

Let's go, Gus!

♪ All this shit poisons my blood ♪

♪ The fucking police strangle you ♪

♪ That's why I play punk-rock! ♪

♪ Music is freedom ♪

- Gus is little Paco! - Gus is little Paco!

Little Paco!

Little Paco!

Gustavo...

And you have no idea how this happened?

No.

What's this smile about then?

- What smile? - Look me in the eyes.

You have no idea?

Thank you, dog!

We'll be here all week!

Are you excited?

What are you wearing?

Maximo lent me one of his suits...

but it's a little big for me.

I'm sure you'll look very handsome.

So handsome you'll dance with me?

Oh, Gustavo.

If we'd met in another moment...

I'm sure we'd have made a bunch of beautiful babies.

When did you get married?

In another life.

What's he like?

Who?

Your husband.

He's an architect.

He builds bridges for the military.

That's boring.

Why hasn't he come to visit you?

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

He came here once.

We were separated for a long time.

His heart grew apart from mine.

But he's happier now.

Because he's someone else's husband.

It's finished.

He's more nervous than me.

You look beautiful.

Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.

Take this.

- Fuck, Desi! - Dude, stop moving.

You're making me screw up the plus sign.

Gustavo, why don't you use the needle?

You're gonna get hurt.

No way.

Prison style looks cooler.

It's looking hard as hell.

Is that shit the best you can do?

Watch out, now!

Let me see your arm.

Careful.

Come here

It's a good band name.

- You think so? - Yeah.

Fuck, dude! That hurt!

What are you gonna do about it?

What? What're you gonna do about it?

Come and get it.

Give me a kiss.

You guys better not suck tomorrow.

...A red one.

Two more chairs over there.

Another one here, Carolina.

Thank you!

We're HIV+!

Friends and family...

We are gathered here today to celebrate the union

of Esteban and Maximo.

I promise...

to be here for you, always...

to be sincere, and honor you...

in every moment...

of sickness...

and in health.

I will always protect you...

and love you...

laugh with you...

cry with you...

I promise to be yours, unconditionally...

as long as I live...

Esteban, with this ring, I accept you as my husband.

I now declare you, husband and husband.

Listen.

Sing it!

Chorus!

Let's go!

Let's go!

Everyone was crying!

Did you see Maria was crying?

Maria! Desi! Bembe! Everyone was crying!

We made everyone cry. We did this.

HIV+.

HIV+ for life, my brother.

Desi, Bembe, Paco...

Rocket, Nestor.

Where are Gustavo's medications?

Still waiting on the paperwork from Havana.

It's been four months.

This is Cuba, my love. Viva Fidel.

Gutierrez with a "Z".

Eighteen years old.

Gustavo.

No. That can't be right. Can you check again?

Okay. Thank you.

Where's Gustavo?

Maybe at Paco's?

Gustavo!

Gustavo!

Paco!

Paco!

I'm talking to you! Are you deaf?

What?

Where the fuck is your brother?

I don't know.

You don't know? Damn it!

What happened?

Nothing!

Goddamn.

You played me for a fool.

You lied to me!

After all I've done for you, you lied to me!

I had to.

- You had to? - I had to.

Fuck, Gustavo! Fuck!

Do you have any idea what you've done?

But look at you...

You're okay.

You're healthy and that's what's important,

but fuck, Gustavo!

I don't even know how to process this.

If anyone finds out, you will go to jail.

Or worse!

No one has to know.

Just don't say anything.

It doesn't work like that, Gustavo.

How come? No one else knows except you!

If you don't say anything, no one will know!

You can't stay here, Gustavo.

You can't stay.

You're leaving.

No.

This isn't a negotiation.

I'm not leaving.

Pack your bags.

I told you I'm not leaving.

- Yes, you are. - I'm not leaving, Maria!

Why do you want me to go?

So I can spend my life chopping sugar cane?

Is that what you want for me?

While my brother stays here and gets sick?

This is my home now!

This place!

Paco, Maximo, Nestor...

and you.

You're my home now.

Sorry, but to get rid of me, you'll have to get Raul,

Fidel and all those fuckers to drag me away.

I'm not leaving

and there's nothing you can do about it.

Throw those papers away. I'm not leaving.

Have you been careful?

Are you still negative?

Yes?

Cum inside of me.

No one else knows about me.

Not even my brother.

Fuck!

So, Maria just wanted your help in the garden?

Yes.

She seemed pretty pissed.

That's because the tomato plants died.

You know she loves those plants.

That's weird.

Go! Push hard, damn it!

I'm about to kick your ass! Come on!

And once we get really good...

we'll go to Seattle.

That's where we'll be rockstars,

like Nirvana, Alice in Chains...

We're gonna be the next Red Hot Peppers.

Gustavo!

Can you help me for a moment?

Hey, you! Why so lazy?

Get up!

All right.

My God.

It's the middle of the day!

Don't worry! No one will see us!

This...

This is the moment right here!

This song is cool.

That's Barry Manilow on the piano.

- No. - Really?

Barry Manilow? Copacabana? Hotel in Havana?

Barry fuckin' Manilow.

Maria!

Do you need any help?

Maybe later.

That's never gonna happen, poser.

Keep dreaming.

He looks like a manatee sitting on the drums.

I look like a manatee?

He's soft as cow shit.

Doughy like Maria's desserts.

You're cute.

Are you new here?

I'm just visiting for the night.

Don't touch me.

Keep your hands to yourself.

Man, you're a guest here.

Careful. You're playing with fire.

You're playing with fire. You hear me?

Bitch.

Rocket, do me a favor

and get your cousin the fuck out of here.

I heard this place was filled with sluts and horny faggots.

Paco! Paco!

Hey, hey, no, no!

- Get off me! - Chill!

Get him the fuck out of here!

From here on out, only HIV+ at the sanitarium!

All those in favor, raise your hand!

Congrats, gentlemen!

It's cool.

Come on. Let's go.

- Hey, hey. - Paco. Paco.

- Stop! - You sure about that?

Stop, he's leaving.

HIV+ only!

You fucking poser!

Do you hear me?

I want my mom.

I want my mom.

Hello.

I'm looking for Maria Perez.

That's me.

- Doctor Diaz. - Doctor Diaz.

So you're the main care provider here

at the Sanitarium in Viñales?

Yes.

Maria, make me a coffee. I'm exhausted.

This place is at the end of the Earth.

Here's the hard truth...

Patients exhibiting advanced symptoms,

are living one to two years.

The Ministry of Public Health has formed a review panel

to evaluate potential treatment options for HIV infection.

The first patient to undergo hyperthermia

in the United States

saw dramatic improvements in his condition.

Including the disappearance of Kaposi sarcoma lesions

and the disappearance of the HIV virus altogether.

We're starting a controlled trial in Cuba

and that's why I'm here.

We need reliable data

to make decisions based on facts,

not desperation.

There are now 14 sanitariums in this country

between here and Santiago de Cuba.

¿Fourteen?

Understand that when you volunteer

for a research study,

nothing can be guaranteed.

There are risks.

Yoslin is pregnant.

IF anyone finds out, she'll be forced to have an abortion.

I ruined her life, my brother.

And yours.

Maybe my son's life too.

I'll do the treatment first.

And if it's safe...

you and Yoslin can go next.

♪ The news and the radio spit out my name ♪

♪ All this shit poisons my blood ♪

♪ The fucking police strangle you ♪

♪ That's why I play punk rock! Music is freedom ♪

Paco.

- Paco! - I'm all right.

Everything's good.

Sit. I'm fine. Sit.

Did you fucking hear me?

You are not okay! You're passing out!

I told you to sit down!

- Drop it, Yoslin! - You too! Shut up!

Paco.

Let's keep going.

Are you sure?

You too, dude? I told you to play!

Fucking play!

I'm just hungover. I got dizzy. Let's go!

Deep breath in.

Good. Now breathe out.

Again.

All right.

Your CD4 count has dropped below 100.

A normal range is between 500 and 1,500.

A few weeks ago, yours was at 1,000.

It appears that the hyperthermia treatment

has accelerated your symptoms.

We're going to immediately suspend

the hyperthermia treatment and apply a dose of...

Yoslin.

Have you been experiencing any nausea?

I'd like to monitor Yoslin more closely moving forward.

Everyone here is going to die soon.

Don't say that, Gustavo.

It's the truth.

Everyone is gonna die one day.

Not like this.

Soon we'll be the only ones left.

Where will we go then?

What do you mean?

What will we do when this is over?

Nothing is ever over, Gustavo.

You just keep going.

Look at the people here.

They will move on from us. And we will mourn them.

New people will arrive. And we will welcome them.

Look at my brother.

He went to heaven and left me sad and broken.

And then you came.

And I felt young again.

Happy.

And eventually the cycle will repeat.

That's life.

Your health...

Your loved ones, a sunset, even a horse.

You can't expect to hold on to anything, Gustavo.

Everything goes. Everything changes.

It all repeats.

What about us?

Even us.

But I love you.

Esteban is leaving.

- What? - Yes.

We aren't allowed to leave.

Politics are shifting, Gustavo.

There're more patients than there are beds.

It's a good thing!

People can go home to their loved ones.

To be with their families.

What about the people who don't have homes?

You can stay here.

We can play one last show in the Santiago

de Las Vegas sanitarium.

There's a little scene there.

Could be cool.

More Frikis.

You guys can go on to Havana from there.

I made a promise to Carolina...

You know.

You can't play a show.

You're too weak.

And I...

I really miss my little sisters and my brother.

Guess we just became the best band in the sanitarium.

We're the only band.

But no one can touch us.

No one.

I'm gonna miss you, dude.

Dude, I'm gonna miss you too...

And all this.

He loved that shirt.

It looked great on him.

Such a playboy.

He used to wear it with those tiny shorts.

He was so cute.

Take this.

Maximo wanted me to give you a little present.

Open it.

That's me and Ringo?

I would think so.

What does the blood mean?

It's blood, right?

I have no idea.

You know how he was with his art.

What the fuck do I know?

Gustavo.

Gustavo.

Are you asleep?

Forgive me, Gustavo.

Let's go.

Maria.

Ringo, have you seen Maria?

Maria?!

She left, Gustavo.

Maria?

Yoslin.

Maria took her to Havana.

She heard about a new treatment she wants to try...

for the baby.

She was afraid that I'd go crazy and try to stop her.

That's why she left.

When are they're coming back?

I don't know, Gustavo. I don't know.

They're not coming back.

Did I get any mail?

No.

You went...

You went to town last week, didn't you?

Yes, I had to--

Tell Lorenzo to give you three demerits on the board.

A few more and you're going to have your meals penalized.

Won't happen again, sir.

- I don't want anymore. - You have to eat, Paco!

- I told you I'm done! - Hello.

Hello.

Hey.

I'm looking for Gustavo.

I'm Gustavo.

I'm Alvaro. I'm your new bunkmate.

How old are you?

How old are you, kid?

He asked you a question.

Twelve.

Is all this for me?

Did you inject?

Yes.

Grab that one.

Is there music?

Not like there used to be.

Was that Paco?

What?

Paco "The Savage"...

On the porch?

- Paco "The Savage"? - Yes.

People in Havana tell stories about him.

He stabbed a police officer with a broken bottle once.

Yes.

That's Paco.

I knew it.

Back to work.

Alvaro.

Alvaro.

Alvaro!

Yes?

You asleep?

No.

Not anymore.

I'm not asleep either.

His name is Ringo.

When it's hot he likes to swim in the river.

Whenever you brush him, do it towards the tail.

Let him get to know you.

Pet him gently.

Will you look after him for me?

Of course!

I wish I'd played more shows.

I wanted to hear people chant my name.

Paco! Paco! Paco!

Paco.

I don't have AIDS.

What?

I lied.

To you.

And everyone.

I had a doctor forge documents

so I could come to the sanitarium.

I was starving.

I didn't know what to do.

I'm a fucking poser.

You don't have it?

Are you sure?

One hundred percent sure?

All that for what?

So you could come to Viñales

and live at the sanitarium with me?

And eat free ice cream?

I wanted to be close.

I also had sex with María...

We were sleeping together all the time before she left.

We even fucked on Bembe's drum kit.

Please don't tell him.

I feel terrible about it.

He lent it to me and... shit...

You're fucking kidding me, right?

That's so good, man.

That's the most rock and roll shit I have ever heard!

You're not a poser.

You're the ultimate Friki!

You're going to be okay.

You're going to be okay.

When you don't have any more doors to open, Gustavo...

death is a door.

I didn't cry too much, right?

Don't tell anyone you saw me cry.