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Once upon a time...

a long, long time ago...

there was a mystical city, Tar.

And at that time...

all the cities were intact...

and flourishing.

Because the final war had not yet begun.

When the great catastrophe occurred...

all the cities crumbled...

except Tar.

Tar still exists.

If you know where to look for it, you will find it.

And when you get there...

you will be presented with wine and water...

and play with a gramophone.

When you get there, you will help harvest grapes...

and you will pick up scorpions hidden under white rocks.

When you get there...

you will know eternity.

You'll see a bird that drinks one drop of water...

from the ocean every hundred years.

When you get there, you'll understand life...

and you'll become a cat, phoenix, swan, elephant, baby and an old man.

You'll be alone and accompanied.

You'll love and be loved, sharing the same space...

and yours will be the seal of seals.

As you approach the future, you'll find...

Ecstasy.

It will overwhelm you and never abandon you.

The Tree Sought Refuge In The Leaf

Let's play.

Okay, I'm a famous pianist.

If you're a famous pianist, and I cut off your arm...

then what will you do?

I'll become a famous painter.

And if I cut off the other one, what will you do?

I'll become a famous dancer.

And if I cut off your legs, then what?

Then I'll become a famous singer.

And if I cut off your head, then what?

Once dead, my skin will become a beautiful drum.

What if I burn the drum?

I will become a cloud and take on any shape.

And if the cloud dissolves, what then?

I will become rain and produce a harvest of wars!

You win.

I'm going to miss you when you're gone.

If you ever feel too lonely...

search for the magical city of Tar.

To Tar...To Tar... So close and yet so far

To Tar...To Tar... So close and yet so far

What a misfortune to be paralyzed.

It doesn't matter if you're paralyzed.

I'll take you everywhere.

How kind, Fando.

Fando, remember your letters when I was in the hospital?

I felt so special when I received such long letters.

They were so tender.

And when you had nothing else to say...

you sent me newspaper clippings to keep me from being alone.

How happy I was!

The tree disguised itself as a leaf, the house as a door...

and the city as a house.

The same scene over and over.

The tree became a leaf, the house a door...

and the city a house.

It was hard to see all that and not seek refuge in my hands.

Leave him alone!

Let me show you my world.

Come, follow him. Enter.

Sign here! You'll stay here forever.

Here's the contract!

We'll run strings through your hands and feet

Here. All this money, it's yours.

Let me do that.

Let me go.

I can't remember anything. I don't know what's wrong.

Please stay here with me.

What matters is where the wind comes from.

No, what matters is where wind goes to.

No, what matters is sleeping.

You're worrying about things that aren't important!

But this is important!

Who do you think you are to say what's important.

Look. What a cute little girl.

What are you doing down there?

No! No!

Lay down with us.

Get away from me!

Let go!

Ha-ha. Look at her. She can't move.

Nice legs.

Fando.

Hey!

Thanks for entertaining us.

When you're in the city of Tar, you'll know love...

and you'll ride on a horse with a falcon on your shoulder.

When you're there,you'll never see snow on the streets.

And you won't die...alone.

I will die

And no one will remember me

I will die

And no one will remember me

Yes, Lis. I'll remember you.

I'll visit your grave with a flower and a dog.

And at your funeral, I'll sing in a lowvoice...

'' How beautiful is a funeral.''

How beautiful is a funeral

How beautiful is a funeral

I'll visit your grave

With a flower and a dog

With a flower and a dog

Do you really love me, Fando?

Yes, Lis. I don't want you to die.

End of the First Chant

And Tar Was Inside His Head

Is this the right way? Let's see.

We're here.

To advance a mile, we only have to take a step.

If Tar doesn't exist, we can invent it.

You're right.

Lis, I want to do a world of things for you.

How many?

As many as I can.

Then you have to fight for life.

But, Lis, I don't know why I should.

And if I knew, I don't think I'd have the strength.

And if I had it, I don't know what good it would do anyway.

Try harder, Fando.

Everything seems so difficult, but you always have an answer.

No, not always.

Sometimes I pretend to have one.

But this isn't a game, Lis.

Yes, Fando. I know it's no game.

There's no way out.

I think that's enough for now.

Hey! Come this way!

Ouch, it hurts.

You want to know who that is?

She's a beautiful child.

Is this the way to Tar?

If you think it is, then it is.

This is the way to Tar!

Look around.

There and there.

You'll see there's no day or night.

When you hear the beat of an immense drum...

it'll be night.

Now those who sleep will get up and walk.

Here, try some.

It stinks!

-I'll put you in. -No, I can't.

I know you can't walk, but you can stand up.

Don't leave me here, Fando.

Good-bye!

Come back, Fando.

Look how scared you are. I am coming to get you.

Did you see that?

I'll buy you a boat when we get to Tar...

and take it on the river. Can you imagine, Lis?

Yes, Fando.

And I'll try to cure your sickness.

I don't want to see you suffer. I want to have many children.

You're the best, Fando.

Do you want to hear a beautiful fable?

Like the one about a man and a paralyzed woman...

on a little cart, and their journey to Tar.

Help me down, please.

Yes, Lis.

Look how beautiful it is here! Do you like it?

Yes! I love it!

Look at the rocks!

Yes, Fando. They're beautiful.

They're the most beautiful stones I've ever seen.

Look at the flowers, Lis.

I don't see any, Fando.

It doesn't matter. Look at them!

But there aren't any.

Don't cry.

I told you to look at the damn flowers!

Yes, Fando. I'm sorry.

What a crybaby!

It's beautiful here with all the flowers and trees.

Where do you see trees?

Right there on the path by the flowers.

You're too heavy. There are flowers but no trees!

Yes, there are flowers and trees.

You're starting to be a pain in the ass.

You're hurting me.

I'm sorry, Fando.

I wish I could walk.

You want to walk?

There! You still haven't seen the flowers!

Have you? Have you?

Yes, I've seen them.

They're pretty, right?

Don't cry.

I'm not crying. I'm sorry. Put me in the cart.

Fando, please.

I do so much for you, and all you do is cry!

I'm sorry, Fando.

One of these days I'll leave.

No, Fando. Please don't leave me.

I have no one but you.

I'm leaving! I'll never see you again.

Faggot!

Father. No. Father.

Father. Father.

End of the Second Chant

The Solitary Man Is Always Accompanied

You're so smart, Lis.

But what good is that if you keep making me suffer?

No, Lis. I don't make you suffer. On the contrary.

You're always telling me that.

But then you say you'll chain me down...

so I can't move. You make me cry.

Yes, Lis, you're right.

But I swear I won't do it anymore.

You say you'll cure me when we get to Tar...

but I don't believe you anymore.

I know. Kiss me, Lis. This time I promise it's true.

I believe you.

A little blood for the love of God.

A bit of blood. for the love of God.

Have mercy on this poor blind man.

How nice of you.

Here, hold your arm out.

What about me?

Here you go, my son. Lick it clean!

Have pity on the poor blind man.

A bit of blood for the love of God.

Kiss your mother. Come on. She's about to die.

Here, my son. Eat!

Eat! You need to eat!

Eat!

Your mother will feed you until you explode.

You'll explode, but you'll be well fed.

Kiss your mom for the last time. Do it.

I'm dying. I don't have much time.

My admirers are waiting to see me die.

I belong to my fans.

I dedicate my death to my fans. I perish for you.

Bravo! Bravo! She's the best.

Thank you for coming. Thank you.

She's the best at dying. What a performance.

Come and feel my body getting cold.

I've got a piece!

This is my final gift.

Watch.

When I wanted to, you couldn't.

When I didn't want to, you could.

Father! Father!

Kill me, my son.

Good-bye. Thank you for killing me.

Mama.

Careful. Watch your step.

Thank you...

Fando.

End of the Third Chant

And When I Wanted To Separate Myself From Her...

She Told Me We Formed One Body With Two Heads.

The feather was on the bed

The bed was on the feather

The feather, the feather...

The feather was on the bed

Look. She's pretty, very pretty.

It's true she's very pretty.

Stupendous!

Don't be afraid, miss. It's okay.

Her skin is so soft. No fatty tissue.

It's truly magnificent.

Unique. Touch her all over.

Exceptional body tone.

The best of all is when you kiss her.

Like this. Watch.

Caress her using both hands. From head to toe.

Look at her beautiful toes.

And now, is she worthwhile?

Very much so.

Who is she?

She's my fianc�e.

Hey! Don't leave like that! Come back!

They're worthless! All of them!

Don't cry. I said don't cry!

You're the most useless girl in the world! Get dressed!

To Tar...To Tar.

Off we go to Tar

Take me off the cart.

Fando, I don't feel well.

You don't want to die now, do you?

I feel bad.

It seems like we're still in the same place.

We haven't gone anywhere.

Once, my mother forced me to lay down.

A priest made a hole in my head...

and took out the stone of madness.

Sick, sick, ill...

-To chew, to command. -To love.

-To masturbate... -Mama...

You always lie to me.

Are you going to handcuff me now...

even though I'm chained to the cart already?

No, I won't.

Kiss me, Lis.

You think you can fool me with a kiss?

Whose mouth am I going to kiss?

Look at my drum.

How beautiful.

-Round and beautiful. -Yes, round and beautiful.

I only need it to sing you songs.

Sing the ''feather song.''

The feather was on the bed The bed was on the feather

I love it. Once we're in Tar, sing it to me all the time.

What did you take from your pocket? Show me.

I knew it.

You want to put me in handcuffs!

Don't try to deny it.

I knew it! I knew it!

I just want to play.

You've been playing all along.

No.

-Then get rid of them. -No.

No, don't cry. I love you.

Don't leave me, Fando. I don't have anyone else.

-Oh, no, I won't leave you. -Don't hurt me.

Hold me tight.

How cruel I am to you.

Give me your hands.

I said your hands. I command you!

Damn, they're broken. It's your fault!

The other hand! Now!

They're broken. It's your fault.

Come here! Come here!

Crawl!

I can't go on...

My drum!

My drum! You broke my drum!

You broke my drum!

No, Fando. I'm sorry.

Don't blame me.

Don't hate me.

Fando, don't hurt yourself!.

Don't hurt yourself, Fando!

When you arrive at Tar...

you'll wear a golden crown upon your head.

And you'll possess the key...

that opens all the labyrinths.

I will die

And no one will remember me

No, Lis. I'll remember you.

I'll visit your grave with a flower and a dog.

During your funeral, I'll sing...

'' How beautiful is a funeral.''

I'll do it for you, Lis.

Speak to me, Lis.

Speak to me, Lis.

When The Reflection Faded Away In The Mirror...

It Gave Way To The Word '' Freedom.''