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The babies would be here. Us over here.

This was the main tunnel. It collapsed here.

We need to make two entrances, one here and another here.

We could also put a zip line here and we can try...

Over here or on this side, even if we go around,

there's nothing to hold on to.

With each piece we remove, the tunnel loses stability.

You know that better than anyone.

One wrong move, and it could all collapse on you.

Do you still hear the babies crying there?

No. No, not anymore.

Clearing debris blindly like this is difficult.

Alicia.

We need Alicia.

Go get Alicia. Quick, bro.

We're just working for you so you're more comfortable, safer.

It's dangerous here, and I can't take care of you.

There are shelters where you'll be more comfortable.

Where you can start solving your problems.

But you don't understand we're on your side.

We're here to help.

Espitia!

No one wants you here! Leave!

Come with me.

Colonel.

Why aren't the people ready to go to the shelters?

We've moved most of the people, but the most aggressive ones remain, sir.

So, what's your gun for?

And your balls?

Colonel, we need the bulldozers to go to the General Hospital

to remove the tents and debris.

Military support is needed for the work.

This is Colonel Hernández.

We are ready to receive and support you.

Okay, they are on their way.

Did you hear that?

EVERY MINUTE COUNTS

Irene.

What?

I just came from Los Pinos.

I'm sure they did something to Ignacio.

I saw the video and...

I know what they're capable of.

We don't know if they saw it. We don't know.

He took the video. I helped him make a copy.

I saw his car at Los Pinos.

They were towing it. Everyone was ignoring it.

Even Guillermo, and...

I didn't want to ask anything else.

I have the girls in the car and we're going to my parents' house

before something happens to us.

You know he did the right thing, Ángel. Right? You know that.

Thank you.

2 YEARS EARLIER

Open it.

Let's see.

You're gonna be a dad.

Sweetheart.

- You're going to be a dad. - Are you... It's not a joke?

- No. - No?

Yes.

Room 6.

Ignacio, not even God can relieve me of this pain.

You'll look out for your brother, right?

Ángel. Are you okay?

Ignacio, you have to promise me you'll always look after your brother.

That's it. You're alive.

You're alive, little brother.

My baby.

I will always take care of Ángel.

No, you're not fine. You can't carry the world on your back.

Yeah? Well, that's how I supported you.

- Look, I came to apologize. - It's too late.

Doctor?

They killed Ignacio.

I'm so sorry, Doctor.

And the last time I saw him, I didn't even...

I didn't even look him in the eyes.

But your brother didn't abandon us.

Now it's our turn

to stand up and keep going for all the people that are still inside.

After this, life must have a different meaning.

We'll mourn our dead later.

Now we have to be there for the living.

That baby needs us.

Thank you.

Hi. I brought you something to eat.

How are you feeling?

Better.

What did I miss? Any news?

Yes, Pepín heard a baby crying under the rubble.

Really?

Ángel was right.

Well, some good news amid everything that's happened.

Careful, careful.

Like that, on this side.

Come on guys. That's it.

Guys, this is going to fall. We have to reinforce it.

That's it, that's it.

Doc.

I want to apologize for what I said the other day.

I feel really bad about it.

Me too, sorry for not listening, for being stubborn,

for not respecting you.

Let's get the babies out, right?

Let's go.

Attention!

The military wants to move us. They want to get us out.

- Carlos. - What?

I heard they're bringing bulldozers. They want to clear the debris

- and remove everything. - No.

If bulldozers come in and move everything, it'll collapse.

We know what that means.

We need to warn them. They have to get out of there.

I'll calm things down with the soldiers outside.

I'll go with you.

- We need to stop them. - Let's go.

My aunt's not going down there. You're crazy.

Mrs. Alicia wants to go in, but Ezequiel won't let her.

Wait.

It's hard for us to communicate with her. It's difficult.

Look, Ezequiel, listen to me carefully.

Your aunt's the only one who can help us. Yes, I know she can't hear.

Wait.

- But she feels. How did we rescue you? - She's not going down there. Period.

I won't let her.

- What is he saying? - No, no, no.

I know what it's like to be down there. My friends died there. I won't let--

I also know how it feels.

I was buried for a whole day.

And when they pulled me out, I was holding a dead newborn in my arms.

And we pulled out one of my best nurses, dead,

with another newborn, already deceased.

You and I were lucky that someone cared enough to pull us out.

There's a living newborn down there who matters as much as you and me.

Your aunt here is the only one who can help us.

I'm going in to help save him.

Tough, it's my decision.

All right.

All right. She's going in.

- Pepín or I can go after her. - If you want, I'll go.

- I don't mind. - Okay. Thank you.

Nothing?

I heard some babies crying here.

There's a baby here!

No, Alicia, I don't understand you. Slow down. I don't understand you.

Here... Baby.

Careful, careful. This way, ma'am. I've got you.

Careful, please.

What happened?

I don't know. She rushed out. I couldn't understand her.

Baby.

What's going on?

Baby, I felt...

Inside I felt...

What?

That it's not one baby.

Six or seven.

What's she saying?

There are six to seven babies, alive.

Seven newborns. There are seven alive!

- Let's go! - Doctor! Doctor.

The bulldozers are coming this way.

What? What are you doing here?

They want to clear the rubble now.

We need to hurry. You know the way, right?

- Yes, but-- - But what? There's no time. I'll go in.

No, no. I'll go with you, Doctor. Don't worry.

Stop the bulldozers. Do whatever it takes.

We'll take care of it. Let's go.

Thank you.

Are you okay?

- Leave them alone! - Thanks, buddy.

We're not taking anything down. The tents stay here.

Who is disobeying my orders?

I want to see you taking down those tents!

The bulldozers are nearly here!

This is your last chance to get on the trucks.

Nobody move.

Stop dismantling the tents.

Are you disobeying a superior's orders, Valenzuela?

Do you know what that means?

Yes. And I don't care anymore.

I haven't been a soldier for a long time.

I no longer follow your orders.

And nobody should!

- Very well. Come on. - Let go of me, Colonel.

Calm down.

You too, Espitia?

You're joining the rioters.

The servants.

The only servant here is you.

Aren't you tired of following meaningless orders?

Nobody can stop those bulldozers but me.

They're going to crush everyone.

Did you hear that?

The bulldozers are going to run over everyone!

So start taking down the tents!

And if you have any common sense, get on the trucks!

- Right now! - You heard him, guys! Move it!

Nobody move!

Nothing will happen to us if we stay together.

Nobody move! Don't let them scare you.

Thank you.

The colonel has lost his mind.

We have to hold back the bulldozers as soon as they arrive.

We need to convince the other soldiers.

It can't be just us that realize the colonel is unfit.

I hope what Alicia said is true.

Doc, if you'd seen what I saw at CONALEP,

you'd believe that and much more.

We were just pulling out bodies.

She would just place her hands and tell us where there were people alive, breathing.

Thanks to her, we got three kids out,

including her nephew, the kid you met.

At this point, I'd believe anything.

Did you hear that, Doc?

They're here. So you can keep believing!

- They're here. They're right here. - No, calm down, Doc. Calm down.

We'd better reinforce this properly, okay?

I know the bulldozers are coming.

But if we move something wrong,

the babies won't make it, and neither will we.

What was that?

I don't know.

I'll go see.

You keep going.

Okay.

You just don't get it, do you?

There are several live newborns, and we're going to get them out.

You're the one getting out of there right now.

And stay calm.

I don't want any surprises.

They're there. Why don't you take a look?

We'll all take care of your uniform so it doesn't get dirty.

Staying down there so long got to you.

You've told that lie so many times

that now everyone believes it's true.

- Colonel, let us get the babies. - Shut up!

Or I'm going to have to shut your mouth just like they did with your brother.

My brother had guts.

What are your orders, besides stealing everything?

To stop us from rescuing more survivors?

To let people die down there?

There are more of us.

We won't stop.

Doctor!

Doctor.

- The head, the head. - I got it.

There you go. You're alive.

Come on. Six more to go. Let's go.

It's a miracle baby.

- I'm right behind you, Pepín. - It's a miracle baby. I'm sure.

- Are you stuck? - Yes!

Let me pull you.

One, two, three.

One, two...

Are you okay?

Yes. I need to get the babies out.

Tell the miners to send me everything I need

for the trick they taught me at CONALEP.

I need to get the babies out.

On my way.

- We need to set up the tents again. - Soldiers, gather the blankets.

We need to put up the tent.

Victoria.

Grandpa.

- What are you doing here? - I was looking for you.

These kind young people at CONALEP told me you were probably here,

and they came with me.

- Thanks, but-- - No need to thank us. We're here to help.

The soldiers wanted to take everyone by force.

- We need to set up the tents again. - Okay.

The tents.

- What was that? - I don't know.

- The bulldozers are arriving. - They came through the alley.

Look, listen to me.

We have to block their way.

Come on! Let's go!

We work for the captain.

González and García, I need you on the left side.

The rest, with me. It's up to us to stop them. Let's go.

- Where are you going? - We have to stop the bulldozers.

There are babies buried and people are trying to get them out.

You're very brave, dear.

And stubborn.

But this time I won't leave you alone. Let's get the taxi and block them.

- Are you sure? - Yes, I'm sure.

Nobody move!

Hold on! Nothing's going to happen to us!

Stay strong!

- Hand me the board, Doc. - Here.

Push me there, okay? I'll let you know when.

- Go on. - Okay.

A little more, a little more.

That's it. Push.

I'm stuck, Doctor. Push!

That's it. I made it through.

What do you see, Pepín?

They're all alive!

Careful.

Let's go.

We're getting out of here.

We're getting out, sweetie, we're getting out.

We got him.

There he is.

You did it!

Good job, brother.

This... It's a miracle baby.

Pass her to me. Come with me.

Ángel!

MEXICAN RED CROSS

DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ALL THE VICTIMS OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1985,

AND TO EACH OF THE HEROINES AND HEROES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE RESCUES.

AND WHO, THANKS TO THEIR COURAGE, LIFTED US FROM THE RUBBLE,

WITH HEADS HELD HIGH.

PROUD TO BE MEXICAN.