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LIMA, PERU, EARLY 1990'S

As a result, a carton of milk
at a price of 120,000 intis today

will cost 330,000 intis starting tomorrow.

A kilo of white sugar,
priced at 150,000 intis today,

will cost 300,000 intis
effective tomorrow.

A baguette,
which cost 9,000 intis this afternoon,

will cost 25,000 intis starting tomorrow.

May God help us.

Taxi driver isn't my real job.

I'm actually an actor.

But I learn a lot from observing people.

An actor is a great observer.

Oh, yeah?

And are you a TV or a film actor?

Mostly theater.

I don't like television.

I've done movies, but not a lot.

The scripts I get are really bad.

We have a shortage of screenwriters.

I've only been in four films:
One by Robles Godoy

and three that were produced
by Roger Corman here in Lima.

Hour of the Assassin, Ultra Warrior,

and Crime Zone, with David Carradine.

Do you know who Roger Corman is?

Er, no.

One of the most important
American producers.

He's the one who saved Boris Karloff
when he was down and out.

Do you know who Boris Karloff is?

No.

Queens

There's someone in the car, right?

I don't see anyone.

Oh, it's Carlos.

-Carlos?
-Carlos?

Dad?

Dad?

With this beat-up car,
who else could it be?

You're so mean.

Hi.

-Hi, how are you?
-Hey.

I'm so glad you came.
The girls will be thrilled.

I don't wanna bother you,
I'm just dropping off the gift.

Don't be silly. Come in.

Come in, come in.

Girls.

Say hello.

Give your dad a hug, my queens.

They're not big on hugging.

It's good to see you.

How are you guys?

Good.

Happy birthday, my queen.

Thanks.

Where have you been?

In the jungle.

This... is what happened
as I was hunting...

a crocodile.

Now I'm an expert on crocodile hunting.

Yeah, right. Come on, let's sing.

You came at the right time.

Come on, girls. Let's sing.

Matches.

No way. "El Loco," Carlos Molina.

Jorge. How are you doing, buddy?

-It's good to see you.
-You, too.

Carlos.

Gonzalito, you've become a real gentleman.
Good to see you.

Hi, Carlos. How are you?

Lydia, how are you? Good?

What are you doing these days?

I'll be traveling abroad soon
for an export company.

It's constantly moving.

What are you exporting?

Doña María Elena. How are you?

You always shine through your elegance.

Carlos. What a miracle.

If I'm here today, it is a miracle indeed.

I almost died out there.

What happened to you? A crocodile?

Well, I was walking
on Army Avenue this morning,

just before the Magdalena police station.

I grabbed a smoke,
minding my own business.

I lit up my cigarette.

I looked all around,
on the sides, everything.

You always have to be vigilant.

It's a quiet neighborhood,
but you never know.

Then all of a sudden, my cigarette fell
from my mouth onto the floor.

And just as I was bending over
to pick it up,

a few meters away, boom!

A car bomb went off
in front of the police station.

That cigarette saved my life.

That's weird.
I live nearby and didn't hear a thing.

Where did you say it was?

It was on the news. A car bomb
at the Magdalena police station.

Yeah, it could've happened.

Too bad you dropped your cigarette.

Oh, come on, Mom...

Yes, honey. Shall we sing for Aurora?

Yeah!

No. Hold on, hold on.

Don't turn the light off yet.
What happened?

It's a blackout.

-No.
-Again?

Those fucking terrorists.

Don't swear, Gonzalito.

Go get candles.

The government was behind the last outage.

-Oh, cut the crap.
-It's true.

Let it go, honey.

But it's true.

Are we good, Mom? Hurry up,
the candles are about to go out.

Come on, here we go. Three, two, one.

Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday, dear Aurora
Happy birthday to you

Yay!

Let's see, who wants cake?

Cut the cake, cut the cake
Cut the cake

-Let's go.
-I'm gonna grab something from the table.

-Just a tiny one.
-Yeah?

Yeah.

Here you go. Just a little cake.

Wanna dance, Lucia?

No.

Lucia, you wanna come?

Yes.

Can I come, too?

No, you should stay with your mom, okay?

Mom, they don't want me to go with them.

Tell them,
"Can I please go play with you?"

Son, do you want more cake?

Yes, Mom. Please.

-He already has some.
-He needs to put on weight. He's skinny.

It's never too much.

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

Cheers. Thank you.

My niece is a little too big
for these types of games.

Not at all. She's still a child.

They need to hurry a little.
Her friends are leaving soon.

Javiercito is fast asleep.

Relax, we'll worry about that later.

Want some?

Yes. Thank you.

Hey, why don't you spend a little time
with the girls next week?

-They haven't seen you in a while.
-Okay.

We'll be at my mom's house.
We leave in three weeks.

I can't wait to get out of this country.

Want a shot?

Ten. Yeah.

Cheers, buddy.

Cheers, Jorge.

So you're in Lima?

Yeah.

And you, how are you doing?

-It's a fucked up situation.
-We make do.

They're all leaving me high and dry.

Is it your stubbornness?

Stubbornness? You mean bullshit.

What am I supposed to do?

Leave politics.

To do what?

I don't know anything else.

Shit!

You scared me.

Sorry.

I'm sorry. Careful.

Watch out, don't cut yourself.

Leave it, I'll clean up tomorrow.

Bye, sis.

-Bye.
-Bye.

Bye.

Well, I should go.

Hey, before you leave,
check with the girls.

When do you wanna see them?

It can be any day except Tuesday.

We'll be at the consulate about the visas.

Sure thing. Yeah.

And we need to figure out
when to go back to the notary's. Okay?

You have to sign the travel consent form.

Sure.

We had an appointment and you didn't show.

I left you a message. I got held up.

I'll sign it.

Yeah. Yeah. But the sooner, the better.

Hold on.

Girls, come say goodbye to your dad,
he's leaving.

Girls?

-Forget it.
-They're coming.

Wanna do something, my queens?

Spend some time together?

Can you take us to the beach?

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

How's Thursday morning? Yeah?

Perfect.

What about you, Mom?
Don't you wanna go to the beach?

Oh, honey, I have so much to do.

You'll have a great time.

Nothing bad will happen if you're with me.

Bye, girls.

-Bye.
-Bye.

-Bye.
-Hey.

What about the notary? When can we go?

Let me take care of a couple of things.

I'll let you know
when I pick up the girls.

-Okay.
-Bye.

Good night.

Ask her.
There's ghosts at my grandma's house.

That's so cool. I hope she says yes.

Elena, it won't all fit in my house.

Can you put my bag inside, too?

Yes, my love.

Bye.

Bye, little house.

How are you doing, girls?

Everything okay?

Yeah.

The explosion occurred at 10:50 a.m.

This was the third explosion this year.
The footage speaks for itself.

The police is proceeding with caution
to remove a red flag,

a symbol of the Shining Path
that was hoisted on a second floor

next to the site of the explosions.

The Civil Guard has taken every precaution
in order to prevent further...

It's my turn.

Wanna play Crazy Eights?

I don't feel like it.

Girls, are you ready?

Carlos will be here any minute.

I wanna stay with Tita.

Honey.

It's gonna be fine, I promise.

But I don't wanna go.

What will you do all alone, loser?

Hey.

Shit, I forgot to convert them
into dollars.

And Lucia doesn't wanna go to the beach.
She wants to stay with you.

She doesn't have to go.

It's better if she does, Mom.

The backpacks are ready by the entrance.

Okay.

Shouldn't Carlos be here already?

Yeah.

You know how he is.
What were you expecting?

I don't understand

why you waited until the last minute
for the travel consent.

If he doesn't sign it,

the girls won't be able
to leave the country.

Permits expire, Mom. It's perfect timing.

Well...

Excuse me.

He's not answering?

No.

Can't Tita take us to the beach?

No, honey. I need her car.

Why don't you take advantage
and start packing?

I don't feel like it.

Come on.

Honey, I have to go.

But the backpacks for the beach
are ready by the entrance.

Just in case.

Give me a kiss. Kiss. Kiss.

Your Aunt Mechita didn't let me sleep.

What was she doing?

She spent all night putting on make-up.

Your Aunt Mechita was always
very self-conscious.

At my friend's Gloria's house,
her uncle died.

And he still haunts the garage.

But she's never seen him.

Only her grandma and her cousin have.

If he's still there, it's because
he has an unresolved love story.

That's always why they stay.

Your Aunt Mechita died of a heartbreak.
She'll never resolve her problem.

Mrs. Tita, there's no more water.

What am I gonna do with this child?

Get out of the bathroom, please.

Vilma, did you also see
Aunt Mechita yesterday?

Yes, by the telephone table.

Didn't you get scared?

She asked me about you.

Jeez, that sister of yours...

Dear Lord, bless this food
we're receiving through Your kindness

and the hands that prepared it.
Give to those who have nothing

and grant us Your peace and justice. Amen.

And cause an earthquake

so I can avoid
the most boring vacation ever. Amen.

Come on, girls, eat.

Aurora doesn't wanna go.
She'll lie on the floor at the airport

and cause a fake bomb threat.

Mom, it's Gloria.

Can you ask her mom if she can sleep over?

Here.

Hi, Gloria. How are you?

Can you put your mom on?

What about your sister?
How did it go with Carlos?

He didn't come.

He didn't?

Help! I'm trapped in the garage.

I'm without food.
Someone please call Mike's Pizzeria

and order a mushroom pizza
with all the toppings,

and... No, no, wait.

My turn.

No, you had it for a long time.

Never mind, they're already here.

Just in time. I was beginning to starve.

So sorry for the delay, ALF.

Hey.

It's Carlos. I'll go get my stuff.

Mom's not here.

She gave us permission to go.

But that was two days ago.

Hurry up.

So?

Your dad's waiting for you.

I don't wanna go, Tita.

That's okay. No big deal.

But come say hi, at least.

Lucia doesn't wanna go to the beach.

If she doesn't, we can go elsewhere.

If we don't go to the beach,
I'm not coming.

But I wanted to spend time with you both.

Come on.

What's going on, honey?

I can't go. I have to pack.

Can't you do it later?

I brought two small boards
to surf the waves.

We can do it together.

Come on, kiddo.

I'll tell you what, you can sit on my lap

and we'll drive together,
just like when you were little.

On the road?

Sure.

You can hang with me and my friends.

For real?

Yeah, but hurry up.

Tita, my bag.

-Got it?
-Yeah.

Give me a kiss.

Have fun, sweetie.

Careful, there's a pothole coming up.

So, my queen? How are you feeling?

Everything good?

Yeah.

Here. Turn. There you go, there you go.

Careful.

Bye.

Where are you going?

To see my friends.

But I thought the idea was to be together.

We've already been together, haven't we?

Aurora, wait for me.

You'll get bored with me.

But you said I could go with you.

I'd rather you stay with Carlos.

But where are you going?

Right here, to Claudia's house.

Aurora!

Aurora, wait for me!

Aurora!

Shall we?

You need help?

No.

Last time I came here,

there were huge waves.

I rode one that was 15 meters high.

And I hurt myself with the fin.
Look. Right here.

Here, the shoulder blade. You see?
I almost drowned.

Wasn't that the crocodile?

No, the crocodile was this. Look.

El Loco?

Crazy Man Carlitos.

How's it going, brother?

Where the fuck have you been?

You disappeared. I thought you were dead.

I heard you had a sure thing going on.
Some business in the jungle, right?

No, I stayed in Lima,
taking advantage of the situation.

I have a security company.
It's been terrific.

That's my daughter.

Oh, yeah? Wanna grab a beer?

No, I gotta wait for my other daughter,
the elder.

But hey, either way, we'll catch up soon.

Who was that?

A friend.

Why did you tell him you stayed in Lima?
Weren't you working in the jungle?

Because I don't need to share
my whole life with everyone.

What kind of job do you do?

Security stuff.

And if you're doing so well,
like you just told your friend,

why are you a taxi driver
with your old car?

I saw the little sign
in the glove compartment.

You did?

Grandma says you're dirt poor.
Is that true?

My queen,
I can't talk to people about my real job.

Why not?

Can you keep a secret?

Yeah? Are you sure?

Yes.

You've heard about the situation
of the country, right?

The bombings,
the blackouts, the terrorism.

-Right?
-Yes.

Well, my job is to save the country.

How so?

I'm an intelligence officer.

My car is just a cover.
Do you know what that is?

More or less.

It's something that looks real,
but which isn't.

For example, you and I are talking.

But I'm actually watching
everything that's going on around us.

I'm paying attention to everything.

You see?

Wanna go in the water?

Come on, follow me.

Come. You'll see.

Come. Come on. Come with me.

-Come on.
-No.

Over here, come this way.

No? Are you sure?

You see? We just need to get over there.

Come with me.

Want me to carry you?
I'll get you over. Come. Come with me.

Just come with me. I'll carry you.

You don't want to?
Okay, let's go over there.

There's a hole in the sand.

Here we go.

Good job. That's it. Now we swim back.

You did it! You see?

"This is hell. I don't have any friends.
I'm bored out of my skull.

"There's no one on my street
or in the neighborhood where I live.

"This has been
the worst six months of my life,

"until today,
when I was finally able to buy weed.

"I'm sure you guys are at the beach.

"Is everyone there?
Has Aurora already left?

"Shit, don't leave Lima.

"Peru is the coolest country
in the world."

Yeah, Aurora, don't go.

Check out the photo Javicho sent.

He's so ugly.

-Hi, guys.
-Hi, Carlos.

Should we go to lunch?

Can I eat here?

I haven't seen you all day.
I wanted to spend time with you guys.

But we won't see her again.

Me neither.

But I wanna be with my friends.

I can't believe it.

The great Carlos Molina.

Samantha, look who's here.

Check out how he says goodbye:

"Write back. Don't be rats."

Poor Javicho,
he's lonelier than a dog, in Canada.

-Are you guys still together?
-Yeah, still.

My mom says long-distance relationships
make four people happy.

Good one.

That's mean.

It's true.

You know it's true.

I guess he must have a lot of girls.

El Loco, the mad man.

It's been so long. How are you?

What about you, brother?

I'm hanging on, through thick and thin.

Are these your daughters?
Good afternoon, ladies.

-Hi.
-Hi.

Well, what can I get you?

Let's see what you got.

Something marvelous.

I just caught it.

What did you guys do?

We surfed. And you?

Nothing special.

You have a red mark on your neck.

I grazed myself over on the rocks.

Did you know Dad's taxi is a cover?

What?

Dad's a secret agent.

Who told you that?

He did.

Why do you think he was in the jungle?

That's why he's never here.

You're so stupid.

You believe anything.
Dad's always been like that.

You're the stupid one.

Check out the sea bass
Pedrito just caught.

How do you wanna do this?

I've got sugar in the trunk.
I'll give you a couple of kilos.

El Loco never changes.

It took me days to get it.

Alright, I'll make a fried fish plate
for you three

-and a big ceviche.
-Perfect.

That long-haired boy,
is he your boyfriend?

What a mop of hair.

I like it.

Beware of long-haired guys.

When can we come back?

Tomorrow?

Maybe.

We need to ask Mom.

Are you having a good time with me,
my queens?

If you want, we can go to the sand dunes.

Your old car would get stuck.

Wait here a second.

Boss. How are you?

Do you remember me?

No.

I'm the one who sold you your rims.

Yeah, could be.

Everything okay, girls?

Here we go!

Here it comes.

Are you having fun?

No!

No? You'll see. One, two,

and three.

Hold on!

Hold on.

Hold on. It's gonna be a roller-coaster.

Watch, here comes a turn,
here comes a turn.

Are you having fun now?

Yeah!

Is the entire family leaving?

Yes, God willing.

Let me see. Just a second.

Hi, good morning.
This is Elena with Peru Travels.

Yes. I wanted to inquire
about this week's flights to Miami.

I understand.

You have to fly through Medellín.
There's no direct flight to Miami.

Okay.

Okay. I'll talk to you later.

Thank you.

So let's see...

I need to make copies
of the passports, okay?

-Can you give me a second?
-Sure.

Thanks.

Pili? Can you come with me
to convert some dollars?

Okay, but take me
to my mom's house afterwards.

Javiercito stayed with her.

Sure, I'll take you.

Can you drop me off, too?
Somebody stole my tires.

-Where?
-Right in front of my house.

-Yeah, sure.
-Thanks.

How much do you need?

-What's the exchange rate?
-1,040.

-1,040?
-Yes.

How much are you looking to change?
I'll give you 1,039.50.

-I'll take it.
-Perfect.

-Okay.
-How much are you changing?

I have 3,400,000 intis and 500 sols.

-The intis come up to 3,270.80 dollars.
-Okay.

-And the sols, 481 dollars.
-Fine.

Do you want big or small bills?

-Big.
-Okay.

They're not fake, right?

No, of course not.
They're brand-new. Look.

Check.

It's real.

One thousand.

Two thousand.

Three thousand.

Perfect.

-I'll let you count.
-Sure.

-All good?
-Yes.

-It's all there.
-Let's see.

-Yes. Thanks.
-Thanks.

-Thanks.
-Thanks.

Good exchange rate. Who needs change?

-Are you stepping on the gas?
-What's going on?

Yes, yes, yes.

What is it, it's doesn't start?

I don't get it.

Can you help us?

Need a hand?
Cesar, Mauricio, let's give it a push.

-Go.
-Let's clear the road.

Come on, come on.

Hit the gas.

It's working. Thank you. Thank you.

-Change, change, change.
-Dollars for sale.

The fight will never stop!
We want justice and freedom!

The fight will never stop!
We want justice and freedom!

The fight will never stop!

Hi.

-Hi.
-Where are the girls?

Still not home yet.

Where did they go?

To the beach with Carlos.

The curfew's in half an hour.

Yeah.

What happened?

We blew the tires, Mom.

Carlos went over a bunch of rocks.
He doesn't know how to drive.

Girls, off to bed.

Come on. Go to sleep.

Aren't you saying goodbye to your dad?

Bye, Carlos.

Bye, my queens.

You're beautiful.

Well, I should go. Bye.

If you're with the girls, you need
to be careful and home by nightfall.

Yes, you're right.

I'd rather you didn't go back
to the beach.

Take them around here, if you want.

Okay.

Carlos.

Yes?

The curfew's already started.

Are you trying to get shot?

You should sleep here.

I'm not gonna get shot.

As you wish.

I'll put the girls to bed.

Thanks.

The girls were exhausted.
They're already asleep.

They didn't even shower.

We had a good time.

If you get thirsty during the night,
there's a jug of water in the kitchen.

Be sure to cover it with fabric,
otherwise the flies kill themselves in it.

And if you feel like someone's watching,
it'll be my sister Mechita,

wondering what you're doing here.

Don't pay too much attention to her.
She's desperate.

Where do you want it? Which side?

Here. Thank you.

Who's Lydia holding in this photo?

Aurorita.

Jorge looks so young.

Yeah. But all this has taken a toll
on his nerves.

He hides it, but he's worried.
Lydia told me.

Jorge has always been stubborn.

He needs to get out of politics.

In case you get cold.

Thank you.

Tita.

Tita?

I saw Aunt Mechita.

You did?

Go to sleep, honey.
You'll tell me in the morning.

Come here.

Aurora?

Aurora?

Aurora, are you in there?

Dad slept here.

I know. So?

I was just saying.

I'm late. Do you know what that means?

What does it mean?

I'm pregnant with Rony's baby.

Why didn't you do what Mom said?

What's that?

To push the boy away.

Are you gonna confess?

I don't know, but you can't tell anyone.

It's a secret.

Sister bargain.
I'd rather die than betray a Peruvian.

I thought it was Aunt Mechita.

Did you see her?

I felt her presence.

What are you doing here?

I wanted all of us together.

Isn't it because of the curfew?

No. I can do whatever I want. Look.

I have... a special authorization.

I told you.

PERU NATIONAL POLICE

Damn.

Carlos, I have a question.
Do you think we can go back to the beach?

I'll take you anywhere you want,
my queens.

No, I'm okay, thanks.

My queen?

Can you please pass the butter?

What about me?

There's no more.

I'll be right back.

Where is he going?

I don't know.

His eggs will get cold.
And I don't see what's atomic about them.

Dad says everything he cooks is atomic.

What is that?

Sugar.

Where did you find sugar?

Are you hoarding it?

You don't wanna know.

Dear God.

There you go.

Take whatever you need.
That's my contribution.

Vilma?

Look. Take five kilos.

Can we say six, so I can keep one?

Sure.

Thank you, ma'am.

Non, Vilma, leave it. I'll help you.

Can you pass the sugar?

Oops.

It's okay, honey. Don't worry about it.

I'll clean it.

Vilma.

-A rag.
-Coming.

Thank you.

Alright.

What time are we going to the beach?

As soon as the car is fixed. Is that okay?

Can I go, too, Mom?

We said no more beach.
We talked about this yesterday, Carlos.

Can we go sign the travel consent instead,
since you're here?

Right now? I can't.

Why not?

Did you see the car? I need to fix it.

But you can go to the beach?

Plus, I don't have my national ID card.

We'll go some other day.

I'll fix the car
and spend some time with the girls.

I can't do anything without the car.

And what is it that you do exactly?

I'm getting back on my feet. I told you.

But you'll sign, right?

Sure. I told you I would.

I can go with you to the mechanic's.

Me, too.

Okay. Let's go.

We need to go to the beach.

Mom said, "No beach."

Will you tell on us?

Maybe.

I don't care.

I have to see Rony.

Don't you think?

Okay, come on. You need to get out,
because they're gonna change the tires.

And then we can go to the beach?

Do you wanna go to the beach, too?

Yes.

Are you guys gonna get me in trouble?

Mom won't know anything,
because no one will tell her.

Please, Carlitos.

Alright. Come on, girls.

I would like... mango, strawberry,
and a little passion fruit.

No, I only want one.

Have him pull up a little closer.

-This way.
-Hi.

We've got floaties and towels.

I have bikinis, shorts,
any color you want.

This one?

No.

The blue one?

-No.
-No.

-This one?
-That one.

The red one.

This one?

-No, the red one.
-The red one.

And I want sandals.

This?

Size 4.5.

There you go. That's a size 4.5.

Thank you.

-I have a tire.
-What?

Give me a second.

-Here.
-A tire?

Sure. It's like new, look.

Yeah, but it has a hole in it.

No, they fixed it well.

It's good quality.

I'll do it for the girls.

-Thank you.
-Here.

Bye.

-Thank you.
-Ready?

Is your suitcase ready?

I don't wanna go.

Why not?

I'm happy here in Lima.

So what do we do?
Should we escape, my queens?

I wanna go with Mom.

There's Rony.

Who is he with?

Wanna go for a swim?

I'll be right back.

Did you make up with Long-haired Boy?

Where do you live, actually?

There.

There?

Yeah, over there. And I have a jacuzzi.

Why don't we go?

Right now?

No, a pipe broke, it's all flooded.

But you can come as soon as it's fixed.
Okay?

It's not too far from Grandma's house.

That's true.

Could I stay with you in Lima?

That's gonna be a little difficult.

You don't want that?

You've never wanted to be with us.

No, I would love that.

Mom can go to Minnesota
and we can stay here with you.

That's a good idea, my queen.

Did you guys draw all these?

We made a lot more than these.

I don't wanna throw away any drawing.

I don't know.

Ask your mom,
because I don't have enough space.

I'm not throwing away my drawings
or packing a suitcase,

because I'm not leaving.

Mom?

Hi, sweetie.

Did you have fun?

-Hi, Pilar.
-Hi, Carlos.

Pachakuti?

Javiercito's with his dad.

How are you?

Hi, honey.

How are you? Where did you go?

You already showered? What a miracle.

I'm gonna go.

Dad, stay a little longer.

Really?

Well, if you'd like,

you can stay and have a drink with us.

Pilar is sleeping over.

Let's... celebrate getting the visas.

I'll have a glass, too.

I'll ask Vilma to whip up a snack for us.

Vilma?

Look.

If I tear it up, we won't leave, right?

Very funny.

You have no idea
how hard it is to get these.

Look. He looks like you.

This is your mom's favorite song.

Here, Elena.

Thanks.

Care to dance?

No.

-Oh, come on, Grandma.
-No, no, no.

Come on, Tita.

-Come on.
-Oh, my God.

I prefer little Peruvian waltzes.

Come on.

No. I've had enough.

Don't get a heart attack, ma'am.

No.

I have to go, ma'am.

But... it's still early.

You can put everything away.

If I wanna get home, I have to leave now.

Oh, come on. I have guests over.

Do you remember this?

Why do you have to leave?

We could be so happy here.

We're not gonna discuss this now.
I have a job waiting for me in Minnesota.

The girls could stay with me
for a couple of months,

until you're settled.

Are you crazy?

Don't you have to go?

It's just an idea.

You're gonna get stuck in the curfew.

If I'm gonna be out during the curfew,
might as well take my underwear and...

I don't want Aurora to stay, Mom.

Stay where, sweetie?

Here in Lima.

Your sister's not staying.
What makes you say that?

What happened today?

We went to the beach.

They felt like it.

Why not? Just because you're scared?

Why does it have to be your way?
I wanna stay with Dad.

That's enough!

Go brush your teeth and go to bed.

Now.

Come on, girls. Off to bed you go.

Go get some rest, my queens. Come on.

Just because you spend a day with them

doesn't mean you know
what's good for them.

How could I not know?

Look... the only thing I need
is for you to sign that travel consent.

Nothing else.

The girls will thank you for it.

I have rights, too.

I'm their father.

You're practically a stranger
and now you wanna play the good dad?

I'll see you at the notary's on Monday.

For your nerves.

Honey.

If he doesn't sign,
you should ask for a custody order.

Because he's half crazy.
You don't need his signature.

Although you'd have to postpone your trip.

I can't postpone the trip.
I'd lose the job.

We'll call you once the father has signed.

We're open until 8 p.m.

Can we wait just a little longer?

And what if the father
doesn't want to sign?

Both parents must agree, in order
for the children to exit the country.

That's the law.

Yes, but what can I do
if he doesn't show up?

If he doesn't show up,
you'll have to talk to him again.

Or cancel the trip.

Is here okay?

Yes. That's perfect.

How much do I owe you?

9,900.

Let me see...
Can you give me a little discount?

No, this was far.

Taxi?

Good evening, Mr. Ramos.

My lord has finally arrived.

-What happened?
-I don't know.

Ask your uncle.

Uncle.

What happened?

Well, a terrorist got into the factory
last night.

Betito panicked. He shot and killed him.

How do you know it was a terrorist?
Couldn't it be a thief?

That's what we agreed with the police.

So he was an actual thief?

Yeah, probably.

Anyway, he's dead.
What was he doing in my factory?

Look, Nephew,
you've always been a little hippie, right?

That's why you're friends
with that idiot, Jorge.

Be careful.

Now it's the Reds
that are gonna be scared shitless.

Don't overthink stuff
and look over the factory for me.

I don't know where he is.

What will you do if he doesn't sign?

He's crazy. He told the girls

he was a secret agent
fighting the terrorists.

Carlos is very creative.

No, he's not creative.
He's a compulsive liar.

You had children with a liar
who does whatever he pleases.

Are you sure he'll show up again?

He said he'd sign.
Carlos wouldn't do that to me.

Aurora doesn't wanna get dressed.

Aurora?

Dear Lord, who fills every place
with Your presence,

guide these Peruvian families

that are leaving our country
due to the economic crisis and violence.

May they return promptly

and may they always be safe,
no matter where they go.

Is Rony coming to the farewell party?

No.

Maybe he can come visit you in Minnesota.

You don't necessarily have to stay.

I hope Dad doesn't sign.

Sign what?

The travel consent, you idiot.

If he doesn't sign the notary's form,
we can't leave Peru.

But I wanna stay with Mom.

If Dad doesn't sign,
she'll have to stay with us in Lima.

You understand?

Wouldn't you like to stay
with Mom, Dad, Tita...

Gloria?

Yes.

Cousin, can you take our picture?

-Sure.
-Yeah?

Girls, shall we take a photo?
Mom, how about a photo?

Yeah? Over here.

Let's stand over here.

Yeah? Girls. Girls.
We're gonna take a photo.

I wanna be with my mom.

Excuse me, honey.

Mom...

Yes, just a second.

-Vilmita.
-Yes?

Come be on the picture.

Oh, I'd rather not, ma'am.

-You're part of the family.
-No.

-Come on.
-No, thanks.

Cousin, come be on the photo, then.
Vilmita, can you take it, please?

Oh, yeah. Come.

Sure.

Say, "Whiskey."

-Whiskey!
-Whiskey!

Hi, Lucho. How are you? It's Elena.

Good. I'm trying to reach Carlos,
does he still work with you?

Yeah. I haven't seen him in days

and I need him to sign the travel consent.

I leave in three days.

Okay. Please, it's urgent.

Thank you.

Bye.

He doesn't wanna sign?

He'll sign. It's Carlos, he'll show up.

Where did I leave the vodka?

I don't know, I was drinking whiskey.

Ready for Minnesota, sis?

I heard it's boring to death over there.
Nothing ever happens.

Charito's at the end of her rope.

She told me she was happy.

Maybe so, but she told me
she wanted to jump off a bridge.

I bet you she'll be back within a month.

Is this yours?

Yeah.

What about El Loco?

Is he coming?

You're such an idiot.

But is he coming or not?

You're a jackass.
But that's what drinking is for.

Rony's crazy about you.

He said so to Paul,
who told Melina, who told us.

I don't care about Rony.
He's such a child.

Totally.

That's so true.

It's good. Bottoms up.

Another.

Another?

-Here.
-Oops, sorry.

Hey, Aurora.

You'll finish the bottle.

-Yeah.
-I want some, too.

Give it to me. Here.

She always sits here at night
to put on her make-up.

She's very self-conscious.

How did she die?

She drowned. She was drunk
and threw herself in the ocean.

Shut up and focus.

Aunt Mechita, we summon you.

Aunt Mechita, we summon you.

We want to ask you a few questions.

You have to do it, too.

Aunt Mechita, we summon you.

Aunt Mechita, we summon you.

We want to ask you a few questions.

Bring the glass closer to the photo.

Why me?

Because.

Aunt Mechita, we summon you.

Aunt Mechita, we summon you.

We want to ask you a few questions.

Should we stop?

Are you here, Aunt Mechita?

Let's go back to the living room.

No, no, no, no, no, no.

Where's the photographer?

Sorry, but that's not gonna work.

-What a jerk.
-Play us something, Cousin.

He knows how to play.

Hey, easy.

You know it's true.

No, not that one. I'm done with that song.

Oh, shut up.

Shut up! Shut up!

-What is it?
-Shut up.

Look, we don't need any more drama.

Hush. What is it, honey?

I want you to know I'll be staying
with my dad, who's invited me.

No matter what you want, I'm not leaving.

What are you talking about?

Hey. Have you been drinking?

You like Rony better than us?

I don't care about Rony.
But you bore me to death.

You can go on your own.

Aurora.

Tell Mom you're pregnant with Rony's baby.

What are you talking about, Lucia?

Aurora? What is your sister talking about?

Aurora?

I hate you. I hope you die.

Aurora!

Aurora!

-What's the matter with you? Open up.
-Leave me alone!

-Is it true, what you said?
-I don't remember.

Honey, please open up. Are you okay?

Is it true, what your sister said?

Aurora.

Aurora.

I'm sick of your bullshit!

Goddammit.

What are you doing here?

I knew you'd get out through the window.

Get lost and turn off the light.

I'm sorry about earlier.

You want me to forgive you?

Yes.

Then bring me the key to that door
and a white sheet.

But don't let anyone see you.

It's Gonzalo.

Gonzalito?

What are you doing, son?

Nothing, Mom. I'm coming.

Okay. Come on, hurry up.

Where are you going?

I'm gonna go look for Dad.
I'll gonna live with him.

Aurora?

I don't want you to go.

Come with me, if you want.

Okay.

Sweetie.

Open the door, please.

Gonzalo, open this door.

I'm sure Dad's house is around here.

What if he's not there?

We'll wait for him.

Maybe they know Dad.

-We should--
-Stop!

Come here.

Come on.

I wanna see your hands.

Don't you know being out
at this time is forbidden?

What are you doing here?

Nothing.

What do you mean, nothing?
Don't lie to us.

We're looking for my dad.

Who's your dad?

He's a secret agent.

Is that right?

And who am I, Superman?

Put them in the truck.

Get in.

What are your names?

I wanna call my mom.

Weren't you looking for your daddy?

And you?

How old are you?

What's that secret agent's name?

Carlos Molina.

-Molina what?
-Mejía.

Carlos Molina Mejía. From Lima?

Yes.

The older one isn't bad.

She's pretty developed.

Honey, this is serious. Don't lie.

I'm not lying.

They can't be far.

I'm going out.

You're not going anywhere alone.

Jorge, let's go.

Come on, let's go.

Move!

Let go of me!

Move!

Goddammit.

Move! Move.

Let go of me, motherfucker.

Wait!

Carlos Molina Mejía.
They say he works for the government.

Look it up, González.

Call Evaristo and ask him
if he knows a Carlos Molina.

Yes, sir.

Are you playing the victim now?

Fucking terrorist!

No one knows a Carlos Molina.

Did you hear? Your dad is nobody.

No, not that way.
I'm gonna go to the left.

I think this might be
the police over there.

Dear Lord.

Yes, it's the police. Stay calm.

-Stop!
-Slow down, slow down.

-Pull over.
-I'm slowing down. Just a little closer.

Stop the fucking car!

Get your hands out of the window.

The window doesn't open.

-Put your hands up.
-Yeah.

What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?

We're looking for my daughters.

Get them out!

Fuck.

Sir, sir. Mister Officer, please.
We're looking for my--

-Get out of the car.
-Yes. Be careful.

-Out of the car.
-Yes, yes, yes.

-Please...
-Against the wall.

Please help me find my daughters.
Please help me find my daughters.

Check the car.

Sorry for breaking the curfew.

The mirror!

Spread your legs.

-Face the wall.
-Please.

My loves. My loves.

Mom! Mom.

Dear God.

Are you okay? Are you okay? Yes?

Please, don't ever do that again.

Why did you leave?

To look for Dad.

I wanna go home.

Let's go.

No, ma'am. You're gonna stay
until the curfew is over.

Give me your IDs and go sit over there.

-Is it really necessary?
-It is.

It's okay.

You okay, girls?

Write down the two ID numbers

and compare them with our database.

Someone should stay
to complete the process.

Okay.

I'm sorry, Mom. It's my fault.

No, honey.

It's not your fault.

It's my fault. I was thinking
about everything except you guys.

Are you really pregnant, honey?

No, I had my period.

Do you really wanna stay?

My queens.

What are you doing here?

Your mom told me.
I came as soon as I could.

I talked to the colonel.
They're gonna return your IDs.

I'm getting you out of here.
Okay, my queens?

It's alright, Carlos. Stop lying.

You're not a secret agent.

You're nothing.

Let's see.

Lydia Prado del Solar.

Yes? Thank you.

And Elena Prado del Solar.

Come on, let's go.

You're free to go.

What about mine?

-You're staying.
-Why?

We all wanna go home.

Do you wanna stay, too?

Go ahead. It'll be fine. I'll handle it.

Don't worry, honey.

It's gonna be fine.

Of course it's gonna be fine.

Take care of the girls.
It's gonna be okay.

How are you holding up?

I'm exhausted.

Thank God you're leaving soon.

What happened yesterday?

Why did the girls run away?

They went looking for you.

Really?

For me?

Look, Carlos, I've decided not to go.

You don't have to sign.

They girls don't wanna leave.

What about your job over there?

I'll miss the opportunity.

But there will be others.

Things are bad.

Something serious could've happened
to the girls.

Yeah.

Things are bad.

But ultimately, we're privileged.

Are we not?

I know I've been making things hard.

But it's not easy for me either.

It would be best for you to go.

The girls wanna stay,
I have to accept that.

The girls are just scared of leaving.

I don't know when I'll be able
to get back on my feet.

Carlos Molina Mejía,
Elena Aurora Prado del Solar.

If you want,
later, we can all go to lunch together.

Sure.

Alright. Let's see.

-Is this yours?
-Yes.

Here's yours.

Okay, please sign.

And affix your fingerprint.

Here.

Good. Let me check.

Okay.

That will be all, ladies and gentleman.

-Have a good trip.
-Thanks.

Girls, take care.

I'm gonna go live in Cusco, my queens.

I'll sell Pre-Columbian pottery
to gringos.

Did I ever tell about the time
Atahualpa took over my body?

I'm serious.

I got up in the middle of the night
to go to the bathroom

and I started to speak in Quechua.

The next day, I went to Cajamarca.

I started digging holes in the ground

and I found lots of Pre-Columbian pottery.

You don't believe me?

What does that mean?

With your feet on the ground
and your eyes turned to the sky,

nothing is impossible.