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A NETFLIX SERIES

This is Liz Lobato.

Spoiler alert.

In a few hours,

Liz's life would take an unexpected turn.

Don't stay here! Back off! Back off!

But let's slow down a bit.

If there's one thing you should know about this place,

it's that, in here, nothing is as it seems.

Welcome to Maldivas.

♪ Oh, my love, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ I'm in love, yeah... ♪

2 DAYS EARLIER

♪ Was platinum and gold, I'd ♪

♪ Dance and catch your eye You'd be mesmerized, oh ♪

♪ Don't go yet ♪

♪ Oye, don't go yet, don't go yet ♪

♪ Oye, don't go yet, don't go yet ♪

♪ Oye, don't go yet... ♪

Good morning, Patrícia.

Is the bar open yet?

Not yet, no.

Yeah, I think two p.m. is more than reasonable.

When will we have a daycare?

Bottom line, if you can't afford a babysitter,

you shouldn't live here.

You know very well that I don't believe in babysitters.

Here we go.

If you want children,

you should look after them day and night in order not to miss anything.

Don't you agree with me, guys?

And where are your kids now?

They're home with Gustavo.

Hmm.

He's a great father.

Rayssa, how's the spa renovation going?

Are you really interested in my business, Patrícia,

or in the good-looking guys who work there?

Guys, I'm so happy to be the condo manager

and that you support my every action.

Thanks, Maldivas. I'm counting on your vote.

I'm posting it.

Very well done, Milene.

It's every girl's dream, isn't it?

"What do you wanna be when you grow up? A doctor? An astronaut?"

No!

A condo manager.

No one asked you anything, Morticia.

You better not show up drinking champagne at my reelection party.

Well, Milene, if you see me there, I was lobotomized.

I'll give you some time to Google it.

Two o'clock.

These are...

Bar's open.

...the queens of Maldivas.

They're like good drinks.

Starting with Milene.

Milene is a staple of Rio's bougie district.

Caipirinha with imported lychee vodka and free of sugar.

Hot as hell, right?

What's hot?

I'm hot. Who are you talking to, Victor Hugo?

It's unbelievably nice.

Antônia, long time no see! Are you getting a butt lift?

I'm trying to talk your husband in to putting 600 CC.

Milene had the perfect body, the perfect hair, and the perfect husband.

But it wasn't always like that.

Four years and many cosmetic procedures ago,

this was Milene.

Milene became Victor Hugo's muse,

his obsession,

his masterpiece,

his own Venus.

But still, two-armed, and with D-cups, obviously.

But once an artwork is complete,

the artist is done with it.

Its only purpose is to be appreciated by others.

When will I be able to sit?

It varies.

Between 10 and 15 days.

Fifteen days without sitting? Fifteen days without sitting?

You gotta be kidding me, doc.

So what? Should I lay down all day?

Let me handle this. You're working.

How will I go to the restroom?

Feeling rejected by Victor Hugo,

Milene developed an increasingly difficult compulsion to control.

OUTSTANDING BALANCE

And increasingly difficult to hide.

Gustavinho, I already told you dinner is served!

I'm not having dinner without Dad.

Gustavo, dinner is served.

Kat was like a nice glass of rosé wine.

It's a little on the nose, but you can always count on her.

9 YEARS EARLIER

Kat and Gustavo used to be the perfect couple.

They made a deal.

Kat would raise their family, while Gustavo put food on the table.

For a second,

Kat wondered if life was just too good to be true.

But she snapped out of it just as fast.

After all, she deserved and accepted happiness.

But when things feel too good to be true,

well, they usually are.

CORRUPTION BUSINESSMAN ARRESTED

When Gustavo was caught in a corruption scandal,

almost all the food on the table went away.

Worst of all,

everyone found out.

THIEF NASTY CROOK

Go get it, Gustavo!

- Kat, it's for you. - Actually, both of you.

Do you have any explanation about this thing?

It's a letter from the IRS.

I have to provide clarification about a bank account.

And what do I have to do with it?

Well, this letter is addressed to your apartment,

and I don't have an account at this bank.

Does it mean that you went and stole our mail, Patrícia?

This goddamn letter is addressed to me.

Pati? What happened?

As a matter of fact, she stole our mail.

You fucking used my documents to open this bank account.

Um, Pati, it must be a misunderstanding.

You have been my friend for many years, and I love you.

But misunderstandings in your house usually end up at a police station.

I'm going with this letter to the IRS

as soon as possible to clear up my name.

I'm nobody's stooge, all right?

If Rayssa were a drink, she would be a piña colada.

Fun and deliciously extravagant.

Those who watched network TV 15 years ago

certainly remember a band called Tropical Venom.

♪ Let's get it, fam ♪

♪ There's no stopping us ♪

♪ Who's afraid of snakes? ♪

♪ Huh, baby girl? ♪

♪ Let the coral snake bite you ♪

♪ Feel my tropical venom ♪

♪ Let the coral snake... ♪

Rayssa and Cauã used to be the hottest couple then.

And they sure capitalized on it.

Now, Rayssa was about to open her own business.

A fancy spa inside the condominium.

♪ It's about time ♪

♪ I'm mad as a snake ♪

♪ I assure you ♪

♪ You're gonna love it ♪

♪ Let the coral snake bite you... ♪

Why don't you join me?

I just got all dressed up, silly.

Just get in here, and I'll show you how silly I am.

Sometimes you can be really convincing.

Hello, you.

Hey.

- How are you? - Good.

Rayssa?

Are you telling Milene, Patrícia?

Are you worried about your friend or about your career?

Don't you judge me.

I'm not judging you. I'm being honest. That's all.

Rayssa, Victor Hugo is her whole life.

This condominium is her whole life.

And why is that, huh?

Patrícia was like a good dose of gin,

potent and nostalgic.

Some people drink to celebrate.

Others, to gather up courage.

But Patrícia drinks to forget.

Almost two decades ago, something terrible happened to Patrícia.

Something that would change her life forever.

Something that would stay with her

like eternal excess baggage.

Mom, was it my fault?

Look at me.

None of this is your fault.

It's my fault.

Everything that happened is my fault.

Yes, Patrícia had a daughter.

And here she was wondering where ever she might be.

Liz, they're calling you for the toast!

Coming!

When Liz was born,

I gained a wonderful granddaughter.

This girl is curious, intelligent,

and gorgeous.

But a little bit more than 18 years ago,

after the tragedy that befell our family,

I gained a daughter.

And now I'm about to lose my girl to this cowboy wannabe!

The daughter of the farmer and the son of the chief of police.

A beautiful couple.

- To their engagement! - To their engagement!

One day, she'll understand everything you've done for her.

It's not that I don't love my grandmother.

I love her very much.

I know.

But she's not my mother.

I have a mother.

And I know where she is living now.

Scroll down.

Are you sure?

One hundred percent.

And where is this?

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.

The condominium called Maldivas.

The outside world is upside-down, but you're not responsible.

ELITE CORP

Because you fought for a much better and safer life.

More than ever, we should invest in security

and leave the problems outside.

♪ Be a friend to me ♪

♪ I'll be a friend to you ♪

♪ Be a friend to me... ♪

We are Elite Corp.

Put your life first every single day.

Whoo!

- Good evening, Maldivas. - Good evening!

Without further ado, this is my platform this year.

Since there are no candidates against me,

I therefore propose we skip the voting

and therefore go straight to my reelection.

- Do you agree? - No.

Patrícia, please.

She needs to sober up.

Why would you put these guards in here? Don't we already have enough security?

Here's a piece of data.

Did you know that the rate of luxury vehicle theft in Rio

is up 20% in just the last six months?

Do you know how much that affects insurance policies?

And do you know what the rate of theft is where Elite Corp operates?

Zero.

Yep.

Well, I can't believe I'm saying this,

but I'm forced to run for manager too.

Okay, sure. Fine, honey. Let's see who would vote for you.

Please raise your hand if you want us to continue

with our competent and successful administration.

Whoo!

Now raise your hand if this video left you terrified.

If you'd vote for literally anyone.

Anyone, even a pet.

For anything but this so-called "competent and successful administration."

Whoo!

Fine.

What now?

It's a draw.

There's someone who is yet to vote.

This someone is me.

I'm like a Bloody Mary.

You either love me, or you hate me.

I don't know, you guys. I just really can't decide.

I'd like to hear more from you two, you know?

What does each of you have to offer to us?

To our great... our wonderful condominium?

Let's hear it.

For crying out loud! You don't even come to our meetings usually.

And you don't even stand a chance.

I vote for Patrícia.

You better begin to study this condominium,

Ms. Manager.

Bye, Grandma.

I want to see you back in a dazzling wedding dress.

You got it.

Babe, give me the keys. I'm driving.

The highway is dangerous.

Miguel, take good care of her.

Always.

The problem with lying

is that we convince ourselves that it's not wrong to do it

when we're just trying to protect those we love.

Do you still think that she'll understand one day?

What we don't realize is that those we love

might also be lying to protect us.

Cauã, what have they done to our faces?

Our eyes...

We both look possessed, no?

Isn't it great? It's terrific, guys! Amazing!

I knew you two would love it.

Now, we just gotta photoshop a baby in.

Since you won't make one.

We keep trying. Right, babe?

But it hasn't worked out yet.

Well, then adopt one.

Nothing generates more engagement than famous couples adopting kids.

It's not that simple, okay?

- Kids are very expensive. - It depends on where you buy them from.

- What? - I'm just kidding, you guys, okay?

I'm just kidding!

Are you crazy?

You mean I could be arrested?

No.

What I mean is that both of you

could be arrested.

This is Mr. Oliveira, lawyer of Kat's family...

...and of everyone who got arrested along with Gustavo.

- But he's already been arrested. - I've already been arrested.

The main difference is that this time

he will lose the benefit of house arrest.

Gustavo,

what will happen to our kids?

Why did you choose this Patrícia Duque specifically?

If you don't mind me asking.

- Well, she didn't have children. - No kids.

- No close relatives. - No close relatives, Oliveira.

- It couldn't backfire. - It just couldn't, you know?

Well,

it backfired.

What will you tell her?

I don't know. I had no time to think.

But you'll tell her the truth, right?

What do you mean?

You'll tell her about how much she hurt you, won't you?

She should know.

I don't know what happened, though.

I really don't know what I could possibly rub in her face.

Love...

you know what happened.

You don't remember everything, but you know the truth.

So does everyone.

PAMONHA - SUGARCANE JUICE PURE HONEY - LIQUORS

What my mother did or didn't do isn't your business.

That's between her and me.

You have absolutely nothing to do with it, Miguel.

Of course I do, Liz.

I'm your soon-to-be husband.

And she's my mother.

Your mother is a criminal, Liz.

She should be in prison, not living large in a luxury condo.

MIGUEL CALL ME. WHERE ARE YOU?

RIO DE JANEIRO 500 MILES

MILENE SAMPAIO

What the hell is this?

Well, you speak Russian, so I figured you knew "condolese" too.

Russian is a whole lot easier.

Mm-hmm.

Why don't you just write a new one?

Every code change has to be approved.

- Says who? - Milene.

- Verônica! - What?

You're the manager. You can do what you want.

And you're the deputy manager. That's not how things work.

Come on!

Cauã, I'm not having a kid just because our agent says so.

That's ridiculous.

And irresponsible.

Rayssa, you know how much I dream of building a family with you.

Think about it, honey.

A bunch of ankle biters running around the house,

"Mom, Dad. Dad, Mom!"

It would be beautiful, baby! Wouldn't it?

God forbid. Here, Cauã.

We can wait a bit.

Right?

You know I love you, right, babe?

I love you too.

Hi.

Hey.

Hang on.

Who's afraid of snakes? We're huge fans!

We are your biggest fans!

Thank you so much, guys. Really.

Uh, Rayssa is afraid of snakes in real life.

It's my fault, baby.

I was the one who wanted an open marriage.

But I'm the one who got caught.

Do you realize...

that if this whole thing becomes public,

we lose all our credibility?

What exactly did I miss, Rayssa?

Who would want to hurt you, babe?

I'm not the manager anymore.

My hands are tied. I can't let you in, okay?

I thought we agreed to split the money.

Remember? We had a deal.

I know.

You know there are others, besides me...

counting on that money, right?

I know that.

So you know you'll have to...

...honor...

your end of the deal.

Regardless of whether...

you're the manager or not.

♪ Maldivas, Maldivas ♪

♪ A mix of "evil" "Maleficent" and "divas" ♪

♪ Maldivas, Maldivas ♪

- ♪ It also rhymes with "damn divas" ♪ - ♪ It rhymes with "damn divas" ♪

You better get out of here, before you set my house on fire.

Fine, but I'll go because I want to.

Patrícia really did drink to forget.

To forget about her past,

to forget about who she really was,

but especially...

...to forget about the dangers that still haunted her.

MANAGER'S OFFICE

Milene is the kind of person who always knows what to do.

MALDIVAS CONDOMINIUM

But there was nothing she could do

to prevent her worst nightmare from coming true.

Here it is, Cap.

I think we can turn the page now, right?

Absolutely.

Take care of my next...

paycheck, Milene.

What would become of the perfect resident

if the new manager were to find out she was stealing from the condominium?

What would become of the successful couple

if Patrícia were to reveal the truth about their marriage?

What would become of a mother of two

if everyone were to find out that she was in on her husband's crimes?

There was only one person who could help them,

or do them in for good.

Patrícia Duque.

♪ In our sacred memory ♪

♪ Well, nothing can change ♪

♪ There's no facing reality ♪

♪ 'Cause it all seems so strange ♪

♪ That one made you restless ♪

♪ Made me feel sublime ♪

♪ And it was only a matter of time ♪

♪ Maybe once in a thousand years ♪

♪ Could I find something so real ♪

♪ Till our love burned out like a flame ♪

♪ The mind heals Still, the heart aches ♪

♪ The heart aches the same ♪

♪ Mmm ♪

♪ Listen, baby Now that it's said and done ♪

♪ You know I can't hide these tears ♪

♪ While they fly in the midnight sun ♪

♪ Till a brand new day appears ♪

♪ I'm suddenly no stranger ♪

♪ To this shade of blue ♪

♪ You're like a train That was just passing through ♪

♪ Maybe once in a thousand years ♪

♪ Could I find something so real ♪

♪ Till our love burned out like a flame ♪

♪ The mind heals Still, the heart aches ♪

♪ The heart aches the same ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Maybe once in a thousand years ♪

♪ Could I find something so real ♪