Original subtitles

Mommy.

Are there more potatoes?

Finish mine.

Mommy, can I go to Martín's

for his brother's birthday tomorrow?

They're making him a cake.

Yes, and you're planning for me to take you, right?

You're old enough to go alone now.

Your brother has gone alone.

Your brother is very brave.

Mom, can I cook tomorrow?

Yes. What will our little chef cook for us?

-Can you make that tasty pasta? -Sure.

No, don't make that pasta,

it's delicious and I won't be there.

Too bad, you wanted to go.

I'll save you some.

-Hi. -Oh, it's you.

I thought Dad was back.

Don't worry, your Dad is not coming back.

I bet he won't.

It would be the worst thing that could happen to us.

Did you eat yet?

I already had dinner, babe, but I'll pour myself some coffee.

-Have you finished your dinner? -Yes.

Brush your teeth and go to bed now, okay?

-Come on, sweetheart. -Good night, Mom.

Good night.

Let's go. One, two, three, come on.

I wish you'd seen our faces when we heard you coming.

We thought it was my dad.

The kids froze and...

I got scared too.

I think the only calm one was my mom.

But why? What did I do or...?

The ghosts of the past

are the one who scare the children like this.

Rita, can you come?

Yes.

The narcissus have grown a lot, haven't they?

Yes, they are lovely, right?

Yes.

Fer got really upset,

I think he'll have nightmares tonight.

Yes. Everyone got really upset.

You all should calm down.

This will sound awful, Mom, but...

I'm glad Dad left.

And I hope he doesn't come back.

I don't want him to come back, they were...

so many years of abuse.

Rita.

You father is never coming back.

God help us. I wish that to be true,

because I don't know what I'll do if he does.

No, I don't want to live in fear again.

I want you to look at me,

so you understand.

Stop hurting, your Dad is not coming back.

Look.

I'm telling you because I'm sure.

You're standing over him.

What?

I buried him here.

Easy.

THREE YEARS AGO

What's wrong?

Lorenza, your symptoms correspond to syphilis.

Have you had different sexual partners

or have you been with different men?

No.

Just my husband.

Always.

He's actually waiting for me outside.

He doesn't like this kind of stuff.

I'll make him come in.

Sir.

Can you come in, please?

-Tell me. -Come in, please.

No, I'm okay here.

We have a serious problem.

Your wife has syphilis and it can harm the baby.

We must act now.

Obviously, you also have to take the treatment.

Don't laugh, sir, I'm serious.

Your wife told me she only has had

sexual intercourse with you.

It's logical, right?

So you know who infected you?

So you'll have to tell your partner or partners.

Okay.

Even if that's the case, that's my business, right?

If that was the case.

You knew?

Mom.

What are you doing?

I'm calming down.

Are you mad at Dad?

Isa.

Go do your homework, please.

I'm finishing this,

then I'll go to the workshop.

And then I'll cook.

Do you want to help me with dinner?

-Yes. -Great.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

I was looking at this picture.

Is that baby really Rita?

Yeah.

You never believe me because she was so small.

She must be a year old in that photo.

You and Fernando weren't even born yet.

The house looks newer, doesn't it?

Yes, we just bought it then.

You didn't look angry yet.

Yes, we were happy.

It's been about twenty years.

What do you think, dear? Looks great, right?

Yes.

The color is lovely.

But how are we going to pay? It's huge.

What, the house?

Don't worry, dear.

We'll make it through, you'll see.

-Right, baby? -Do you like it?

Do you like it?

And no, we didn't fight much.

Alright.

-Can you cut some onion? -Yes.

Mommy.

I had a nightmare yesterday.

I don't want to go to sleep anymore.

Easy, honey, it's alright.

Look at you.

You didn't wait for me.

Sure, here's your idiot.

Working my ass off to pay the bills.

And you're not even capable

of waiting for me at dinner?

Fuck.

Fucking family.

With another on the way.

As if there weren't enough of us already.

Another kid to raise, to feed.

Look, I almost cut my finger off today.

While cutting wood for you.

Because is all I do.

Working all damn day.

You've had free time for other things.

Excuse me?

What did you say?

Say it again.

Say it again!

I'm talking to you, repeat that again.

Hey, where are you going?

I'm talking to you.

-Let's go. -No, nobody leaves

this table unless I say so.

Sit down. Sit down!

Bring me a beer, Rita.

Mom, what are you doing? You're pregnant, you could fall.

I'm pregnant, not ill.

What's this for?

I'm exhausted and I need sleep.

Let's see if this

can ease your father's drive.

What curse do you have?

Why don't you kick him out?

I'd love that.

But life is not that simple.

I can't support the family alone.

Are you going out?

I need to go to the market, do we go together?

Yes, but...

Could you give me some allowance?

I asked my dad yesterday and he didn't answer so...

I think he's not even here.

He left to deliver some furniture.

Thanks.

-Shall we go? -Yes.

Done.

What do you think?

Do you like it?

A lot.

The furniture.

I like you a lot.

I know.

I like you a lot too.

I want you to do another thing.

-Really? -Really.

I want you to do me.

-You like it, don't you? -Yes, yes.

So good.

Give it to me harder.

Yes.

So good.

Alright.

You always do this.

You love it.

Yes, I like it when you bite me.

Are you sleeping here?

I can't.

Why?

Because I need to work.

I'm making some furniture for a bar.

It opens next week and I need to finish it.

Please.

You can finish it tomorrow.

Yes? Stay.

Do you want more?

-Yes? -Yes, I want more.

Do we wake the champion?

Go ahead.

Hi! Good morning.

What are you looking at, brat?

Alright, kids, let's go to school,

you're already late.

-Bye. -Bye, dear.

-I'll drop them on the way. -Yes, thank you.

Bye, darling.

Bye, sweetheart.

Get off, get off, don't kiss me.

Man up, boy.

I bought juice, where is it?

I'm asking you something.

Where's the juice?

This one is a vampire?

Besides syphilis, this one give us bruises?

You know what?

Beg God that nothing happens to your child

because of your indiscretions.

Look, idiot.

I'll sleep with whoever I want.

Let that be clear.

They do everything I ask of them.

Even better,

I do whatever I want to them, the stuff I like.

I have to beg

for you to get naked.

Be grateful I'm still doing you the favor.

I'm even bored to hit you.

And this?

To divide the bed.

I have to take care of myself

because of the infection you gave me.

What a great idea.

Turned out great.

What's wrong with you? You're ill!

Mentally ill!

-Let me go! -You're disgusting.

-Let me go! -Why do you want that?

Now you'll see

how well that fuckery does.

You wanted it for yourself? There you go.

You can't take anything!

And the others love it!

Please, stop!

Mom isn't okay.

She is, baby, she's strong, she can defend herself.

I need to learn to defend Mom.

I am the man.

Is it okay, doctor?

Can't you hear it?

Yes.

I remember telling you

to not have sexual intercourse, Lorenza.

Did you bring your husband's analysis?

It's just...

he didn't do them.

But are you both taking the treatment?

Yes, I am, and I'm also making sure

he takes it too.

But he didn't want to do the analysis,

he says the pills are fine.

I remind you it's very important

to not have sexual intercourse now.

Alright?

Yes, doctor.

The thing is...

he doesn't ask.

Mrs. Lorenza, you need to take care of your baby.

No matter what happens.

Or what he says.

You're the one carrying the child,

and this could put you in risk.

And your baby.

Tell him to come, I'll speak to him.

Thank you, doctor,

but after what happened last time,

he won't come here again.

What?

What is it?

Can I help you?

Look, Diana, come.

She's the mother of my children.

Nice to meet you, ma'am.

I'm Diana.

Nice to meet you.

Seriously, Simón?

-What? -She's pregnant.

Yeah, she is...

You said you stayed because of the children.

Well, I am.

-She's pregnant. -That was the last time,

we haven't fucked since.

Her belly is still small.

No, it's been a while.

-Ask her long many weeks. -Are you sure?

-I'm telling you. -No, I don't believe you.

-You know how many... -Yes, yes.

-There you go. -But you said you were over.

It is over, did you see me fucking her or what?

But she clearly wasn't impregnated by the Holy Ghost.

I don't know, I don't know who fucked her.

I didn't.

-Are you serious? -Ask her if you want.

It was humiliating, honestly.

-What? -I didn't know she was pregnant.

-Is something wrong? -No, nothing.

My client is telling me

she wants to rush the job

and I have a lot of work, tell her.

-Yes, he has a lot of work. -See?

I promise.

I'll see if I can find you a spot.

I'll do it right away and I'll take it to you.

I'll call you when it's ready.

-Alright. -Well, then.

Have a good day.

Lorenza, can you help me, please?

Can you walk Diana out, please?

And on the way back

can you bring me some water? The heat is awful, please.

Thanks.

You're welcome anytime, miss.

We're here for whatever you need.

Have a good day.

Simón, Simón.

-What is it? -I was thinking

we need to start thinking about the christening

and the child's godparents.

We still have time, right?

Actually, we don't have much left.

We should begin to discuss it.

Well, I don't want to talk about it now.

We can't just tell the godparents like that.

Overnight.

I don't feel like discussing it.

Then, when?

Okay.

If we must decide now,

I want Diana to be the godmother.

The client you met the other day.

That woman?

You want that woman to be my child's godmother?

Yes, she's one of my best clients.

She's your mistress.

Well, I chose the godmother

so you can choose the godfather.

That way we don't fight, okay?

I told you I didn't want to discuss it,

but you're stubborn, you push me.

By the way, my parents are coming to dinner.

Cook something decent, yes?

Your parents?

And why are you telling me until now?

My parents can come whenever they want.

This is their house.

So begin cooking.

Quick.

And how's work, son?

We don't lack it, Dad.

But it's though.

I'm not twenty anymore.

But I've been thinking

on going to the United States again.

To see if I can save some money

and send some here,

because with the new kid, expenses are rising again.

One more child

is not that big of a difference, son.

For God's sake, the States again, son?

Why?

You didn't do well.

I know I didn't do well there, Mom.

We all know here I didn't do well.

But it wasn't my fault.

Just ask Lorenza why.

Ask her why her brother

threw me under ICE and I was deported.

We've told you a hundred times.

That wasn't what happened.

Of course it was.

No, it wasn't.

I was an idiot, too,

for letting my brother-in-law convince me

to leave my job as a librarian,

which was going great.

He told me to go because you made more money.

Did he or didn't he?

So he could throw me to the wolves and get deported.

I came back poorer than when I left.

That's what you say

but that wasn't what happened.

Then why he didn't show up at work

the day ICE caught us?

-Why? -He got a fever, you know what!

Enough!

Let's eat in peace.

Yes, Dad.

He had pneumonia, he ended up in emergencies

and that's why he didn't go, he got lucky.

Lucky?

He got lucky?

So you believe your brother

over your husband?

That fucker sold me.

He ruined my life, goddammit!

Calm down, for God's sake.

Don't get upset.

Yes, well, thing will change.

I'm going to Dallas.

With a good friend,

not like my shitty brother-in-law.

It's a job to install alarms.

He's doing well, he earns good money.

I don't know, son.

You should better stay.

What better place is there than family?

Family, Mom?

What family?

This woman

who ruined my life is my family?

If you hate me so much what do you want to do?

No, what the fuck do you want to do?

Lorenza.

Don't talk back to Simón.

How shameful.

I'm not hungry anymore.

Simón.

We're late for Rita's school payment.

Two months late.

Two months?

Rita has a boyfriend, doesn't she?

-Let him pay. -Simón.

We can't stop supporting the children

specially their school.

Rita is studying, she's in high school.

-She'll have a diploma. -Fine, give me a pencil, please.

Hey, we also need to get the analysis

the doctor told us to, I already have mine.

I'm not doing shit.

I'm already taking the pills, am I not?

Speaking of pills.

When you go to the drug store,

I need you to buy my sleeping pills,

I'm almost out.

Yes, I'll get them, but get your analysis.

I told you I won't! Why the hell would I?

So they tell me I do have...

what we know we have?

Whining, "Take the pills."

I'm already taking them, so leave me the fuck alone.

I'm not doing it.

But the doctor said it was important.

Fuck, enough!

Shut the fuck up.

-Leave me alone, shut up! -Please, don't...

Shut up!

What?

Are you going to stab me with that?

Are you stabbing me, bitch?

Did you want to stab me, bitch?

You keep whining

all day until you make me mad.

To annoy me!

You pay the bills.

You have money, right? With that shitty job

that can't even pay for a toilet paper.

Pay the bills and stop annoying me!

Fuck!

Can you fix this rocking chair?

It helps the breastfeeding.

Geez, I have a lot already,

a lot of furniture to finish.

I'll fix it later.

If I don't get tired before and I leave for the States.

It'd be good if you did.

Rita can help me with the baby now.

-You know what? -What?

You can even take your girlfriend with you.

So you can be very happy together.

You want to be alone, right?

You already have company or what?

Thank God I'm in a good mood.

Don't make me upset.

-What? -It's coming.

Now? Seriously?

Yes.

Fuck, alright.

Come on, come on.

Careful.

I'm calling the taxi now.

-There. -I can do it by myself.

He's beautiful.

Just like his father.

And my father, Grandpa Mario.

All your children look like their father.

You can tell our blood is strong.

Congratulations, sweetheart.

Simón, you've drank too much.

It'll make you ill.

Leave him alone, woman.

Let him celebrate.

-Cheers, Dad. -Cheers, son.

Well, I'll be taking off because...

I need to go to work.

-You need to leave? -Yes.

I'm going to...

take some measures.

From some furniture I have...

I have to...

-Do we wait for you at dinner? -Oh, look.

Why so many questions?

As if you cared whether I eat or don't.

See why I am leaving?

I can't live in peace.

Take care of my daughter, dude.

Is Dad leaving for real?

I think he is.

Rita, can you come quickly to the bedroom?

Please take him for a bit.

Sweetheart.

I wanted to ask you

if you want to be Jorgito's godmother.

Wasn't my grandmother?

If Dad wants grandma to be the godmother, I'm out, Mom.

I don't want him to be mad at both of us.

No, he doesn't want her to be the godmother.

Then who?

A client.

A client?

That client is a close friend?

Guess.

Rita, please, we don't have to say anything,

we'll do it quickly and he wont' know.

You can tell Abel if he wants to be godfather.

Please, help me.

Here, we need to go.

Yes, darling.

How cute.

-How cute. -What a cute baby.

Bye, ma'am, I'll see you later.

Thanks to both, you've saved me.

Rita, can you take your siblings?

Yes.

-Thank you. -Have a good day.

And if you like to come back with any doubt

I'm here to help.

-Okay. -So cute.

-Let's go. -Bye.

Oh, how sleepy.

Let's go to sleep.

Child.

I would like to see you more often.

Maybe, Father.

Look, I'm sure

sooner or later you'll get closer to God.

Because if we're honest right now,

I only see you in your children's christening.

It's not a reprimand, it's an invite.

Father.

Can I ask you a question?

Sure, what is it?

I'm having a lot of bad thoughts lately.

And I don't like it.

Bad thoughts?

Like what?

About other men?

No, not about other men.

Is something wrong with your husband

and that's why you came alone?

Just remember

you have confession.

Quit that face.

Go in peace.

May God bless you.

Thanks, Father, I'll look for you.

You love leaving quite a few marks, right?

You like to mark me too.

Hey.

Would you like to move in together?

Really?

I mean...

It would make me so happy.

Well, I have to get organized.

And make...

Lorenza and the kids get out of my house.

They can live with her brother, right?

They're all pieces of shit anyway.

They take care of each other.

Well, I don't know what you have to organize.

Nor do I know why

you're still with her.

-I mean, she isn't cute nor... -Hey, stop it, OK?

-That's enough. -What?

Stop.

-Enough? -Stick to your own business.

-Weren't you going to stay? -I was.

But with that fucking attitude...

I'm better off with my wife.

The same bullshit.

What's up?

Hi, Dad.

We thought you weren't coming, would you like some dinner?

No, I'm not hungry.

You smell good.

Like Mom's plants.

Is it perfume?

"Like Mom's plants."

"Is it perfume?"

Speak up, little shit.

Like a man. Head up,

look into my eyes and say things directly,

be a man.

But no.

Perfume is for women.

Lotion is for men.

Well, Isabel, let's go to sleep.

Hey, why whenever I arrive,

do you get up and leave?

You're so weak.

Are you saying I can't say anything to my son?

I'm ashamed of you, Fernando.

That you're like this, all scared...

afraid, looking at the floor.

Raise your head and look me in the eye

and be a man, don't tremble.

And don't cry, why are you crying?

Why are you crying?

Stop crying already.

Stop crying.

Stop crying, damn it!

Fuck!

You drive me crazy.

You know what? Yeah, just go, go fuck yourselves.

You were leaving, go on.

Screw you.

Unbelievable.

See?

Don't ever mistreat the kids again.

Don't dare to touch them ever again.

Since when do you talk to me like that?

I'm not talking about me, I'm talking about them.

Look at Fernando.

He's scared to death, leave him alone.

He's scared to death because that's how you raised him.

All delicate.

Because you pampered him too much.

You better make him a man.

You have time, otherwise, he'll be scared shitless.

He'll even have nightmares.

I'm warning you, Simón!

Don't touch the children again!

Fuck.

Mommy, are you okay?

Yes, love, I'm fine.

SLEEPING PILLS

SLEEPING PILLS

I'm going to sleep.

I'm exhausted.

I'm going to see the kids.

Fer, are you alright?

I can't sleep.

Relax.

I promise that from now on

everything will be fine.

-Really? -Yes.

Come on, let's go to sleep.

I love you, Mommy.

And I love you, sweetie.

It's late.

Close the gate when you leave, Abel.

-Yeah. -Turn off the light

when you finish studying.

Yeah.

Mom, could you give me money to buy a book?

I need it for a chemistry exam.

Is this enough?

I think so.

Good night.

Good night.

-Bye. -Bye.

Listen to your sister. Behave yourselves.

I love you.

-Bye. -Bye.

-Bye. -Rita.

Can you take Jorgito to Grandma?

No, Mom, I don't have time.

Honey, please, I have to deliver some tarps.

Sorry, no, I can't.

-See you later. -Oh, wait, I know, I know.

Have some money for your coffee

so you can start your day right.

-Bye. -Bye.

Rita.

Didn't you have classes?

I came for some notebooks. What's this hole for?

I'm going to add more plants and...

the dirt is very ugly, I'm removing it.

Oh, Mom, leave it, we'll ask Abel to do it later.

Come on.

-Yes, he'll come later, come on. -Thank you.

Children.

I have something to tell you.

Your dad left for the United States today.

What do you mean, he left?

Just like that.

He grabbed his bags and left.

So...

He's not coming back?

I don't know, Fer.

You know your dad doesn't explain.

Well, I don't know, but

it's his deal now, right?

You heard him just like I did.

He wanted to leave.

Good riddance.

And I hope he doesn't come back.

Yeah.

Good riddance.

I think he'll come back.

But he left without saying goodbye or anything?

Look, that's enough questions.

Please, you should go to sleep,

so you're rested in the morning, okay?

Rita, please take your siblings away.

Don't you want me to help you clean?

I'll help you clean up the kitchen.

I need to be alone, please.

I told you

you wouldn't mistreat my children again.

What is it?

Calm down.

It's okay, hush.

Who is the prettiest little thing?

Lorenza?

Have you heard from Simón?

Any news?

I'm very worried.

I already told you I don't know anything, ma'am.

Your son left, he abandoned us.

Don't say that, daughter.

My Simón wouldn't just leave.

Look, if he doesn't call his own mother,

imagine how we are.

You've seen how he treats us.

I know, daughter, I know.

But if you hear from Simón,

please let me know.

I'm really worried.

I'm also going to ask you to let me know

if my husband calls you, please.

Good afternoon, Mrs. Alicia.

Ma'am, I'm sorry.

I'm looking for your husband, but he hasn't answered me.

And he owes me some shelves.

I recommend you start looking

for another carpenter.

Because my husband left.

Is there anything else you need?

Did he go to the United States?

No.

I have him hidden in my house.

Look, ma'am.

You weren't Simón's only mistress.

I'm sure he left with someone else.

Good afternoon.

I buried him here.

I did what needed to be done.

And...

does anyone else know?

My siblings should know, and Grandma too.

Look, it would be too much for your siblings,

and Grandma wouldn't understand,

it's a very difficult burden to carry.

Let's go inside, okay?

No, no, I'm staying here for a little while, to...

to process what you just told me,

but you go inside

and I'll join you there, okay?

No, no.

Dad.

I have something important to tell you.

I'm pregnant.

Pregnant? How exciting.

I know you're worried, but everything will be fine.

Yeah? Or is it because of your dad?

No, it's not that, it's just that...

I'm pregnant and we don't have anything.

We don't have a house.

We don't have jobs.

I won't be able to continue studying.

We have a house.

-This one. -No, I want us to get married.

And have our own house.

We have it.

This is your house.

And I'm not just talking about the workshop.

The whole house.

We have it to ourselves.

For our children.

Your mom can go.

Go?

Where?

Wherever she wants.

That's her problem.

Don't forget what she did.

And...

what if she doesn't want to leave?

We won't give her a choice.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

Good afternoon.

Lorenza Montero?

She's my mom.

We have a search warrant.

Lorenza Montero?

Yes.

We have a search warrant.

For a clandestine grave.

Proceed.

We're going to check your yard.

Check that part where the flowers are, please.

What's that there? Look.

Something's here!

Something here, come, fast, fast.

Okay, move the dirt, move the dirt.

Something's here.

You are under arrest.

For the murder of Mr. Simón Hernández.

You have the right to remain silent.

Hands up, please.

Anything you say can be used against you.

Don't touch him!

-For... -Don't touch him!

Let go, don't touch him!

Don't touch him!

-...the right to an attorney. -Let him go!

Don't touch him.

Anything you say can be used against you

in a court of law.

How could you?

How could you?

You're leaving your brother and yourself

without your mother.

Yes.

But now we have a house.

Let's go.

It's all right, baby, everything will be fine.

Everything is fine.

Everything will be fine.

It's going to be okay, everything's going to be okay.

It's going to be okay, my love.

LORENZA WAS SENTENCED TO 35 YEARS IN PRISON

FOR MURDERING HER HUSBAND.

RITA WAS GRANTED HER PARENTS' PROPERTY

AND MARRIED ABEL.

SHE HAS TWO CHILDREN.

THE YOUNGER SIBLINGS WENT TO LIVE

WITH THEIR PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS.

ISA IS THE ONLY ONE

WHO VISITS LORENZA IN JAIL.

LORENZA CONVERTED TO CHRISTIANITY

AND SPENDS HER DAYS STUDYING THE BIBLE.