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THE CRIME OF PADRE AMARO

BASED ON THE 1875 NOVEL

BY JOSE MARIA ECA DE QUEIROZ

No, thanks.

-You're also headed to Santa Marta?

-No, I'm staying here in Los Reyes.

Is that where you live?

I plan on opening a store

in Santa Marta with my grandson.

I saved up some money,

with what they gave me for my lands.

If the store doesn't work out,

then I'm crossing the border.

I have a daughter over there.

Nice. That's nice.

-Lights on, asshole!

-Evening, gentlemen!

-Move it, fool!

-Hands up!

What are you looking at, dumbass?

Give me that watch, asshole!

Hurry it up, asshole!

The fucking watch!

What's this here?

- -Hand it over! - -The chain.

Don't you dare! Hurry, asshole!

Let's get out of here!

-Good night, folks.

-Safe travels!

Here.

It might help.

- -What are you doing here? - -Hey, girl!

Weren't you in Aldama.

You didn't get a job?

-Well...

-What?

I got hired at El Independiente.

Congratulations!

I here came to see you.

-Your father or me?

-You and only you, Amelia.

Now we can finally get married.

-Don't, they'll see us.

-Hey, let's talk.

-I can't, I have to teach catechism.

-Isn't that in the afternoon.

But they're getting ready

for their First Communion.

What about me though?

-Let's meet tomorrow.

-I can't.

Sure you can.

Morning mass tomorrow.

Yes?

That's enough, game's over! Come!

Chepina, why haven't

you started catechism?

-I can't anymore!

-That's enough!

Give me the ball.

Pass it to me.

We're done playing.

The ball! The ball!

Hey, where can I find Father Benito?

Thanks. That way.

-Thanks.

-You're welcome.

The ball. The ball.

-Who's he?

-No idea.

So you're Father Amaro.

The bishop talked so much about you

that I couldn't wait to meet you.

I was just recently ordained.

That's the reason why,

because you're young and green.

He sends a young priest

to this town to toughen him up

and then send him to Rome

to study Moral Theology or Canon Law.

I only want to serve God, Father.

Yes, of course.

That's why he sent you

to an ogre like me, to test you.

But remember,

a priest who barks has no bite.

Come.

Let me show you the rectory.

It's nothing special.

This is the chapel.

This is where the bishop

wanted us to start a seminary

for Bible and pastoral studies,

with the priests from the diocese.

Buy it didn't work out,

though we still have monthly meetings.

There's the bathroom

and your room is at the end.

Sanjuanera does the cleaning

and I eat lunch and dinner at her tavern.

You'll have to do the same.

No one's slept here for quite some time.

And maybe you won't be here too long,

- if you're able - To please me and the bishop.

Thank you.

Dad.

How's it going, Doc? What's new?

Schooling your father.

- -Hi, Dad. - -Hello, son.

Didn't you going out with Amelia?

- She couldn't go, - She had to teach catechism.

I told you, son. They have that girl

all mixed up with all that praying.

Why don't you get yourself a liberal girl?

And not that wafer-lover!

Your turn, priest-hater.

It's about to be check.

Whenever you want one of those

news stories that cause commotion,

let me know and I'll tell you

all about the priests in this area.

I've got the lowdown

on all those assholes.

I warned you, Paco.

Double check.

What? Fuck this!

Why do you take advantage

when I'm talking to the boy?

Yes, Don Chato.

I received it, but it's in dollars

and I can't change them.

I really appreciate it, Don Chato.

Yes.

I'll tell the engineer. Yes, what is it?

Where are you going?

To the bathroom.

When would the baptism be?

Of course, Don Chato,

it would be a pleasure.

I'll be there.

The body of Christ.

May God give you more.

We pray for your help, Lord,

spreading your message of love,

to our extended Church,

to our Holy Father John Paul II,

for his bishops

- and for all of us - That work for your people.

Bless all those present

with your love, friendship and affection.

This is the Lamb of God

who frees the world from sins.

- Fortunate those who are invited - To the supper of the Lord.

Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,

but say the word and I shall be healed.

The body of Christ.

-The body of Christ.

-Amen.

-The body of Christ.

-Amen.

-The body of Christ.

-Amen.

- -The body of Christ. - -Amen.

The body of Christ.

Amelia likes the new priest.

-Is that a new priest?

-Are you angry?

- -I came, didn't I? - -You never take communion.

- -I don't believe in all that. - -You don't believe in God?

Mass is more important to you than us.

Answer me, do you believe in God?

- Maybe, but not the way the priests - Make him out to be.

Are you a communist, Ruben!

Don't be silly, girl.

Goodbye, Amelia, God bless you.

I'm home, my Salome.

I brought your medicine,

the body of Christ.

Amen.

-Here's your tamarind water.

-Thanks.

Agustina.

Father!

This is Father Amaro.

Welcome.

Pleasure to see you, Father.

-Nice to meet you.

-Hello. Likewise.

My daughter told me.

Very young and very handsome.

Priests are not young or handsome.

They are ministers of God.

Did I say something wrong?

- Don't listen to him, - He's just a grumpy old Spaniard.

The good thing is

that we have the best food in town.

I have mole de olla

and bean picaditas.

- -Picaditas. - -Yes?

-And for you? Your chicken broth.

-Thank you.

Saturday afternoon

is the meeting I told you about,

with the diocese priests.

The bishop

is worried about Father Natalio.

He's very hasty.

- -Good afternoon, Father. - -Hello.

- -Good afternoon. - -Good afternoon.

What can I get you to drink?

Sangria, a cold beer?

Just water, please.

She's Sanjuanera's daughter.

- I wanted to apologize - About the other day in catechism.

-I didn't know you were a priest.

-Well, now you know.

- -Tequila for you, right? - -Yes.

What I haven't told you about

is our construction that's underway.

What construction?

A clinic on the outskirts,

for the entire diocese.

-The bishop had me build it.

-I could take the Father there.

No.

Martin'll take him,

that's what sexton's are for.

Go on.

It's here?

Goodness!

I didn't think it'd be so big.

Amazing. It's huge.

Father Benito calls it a clinic,

but it's really a complete hospital.

Look. Come this way.

This side will be the old folks' home.

And over here, the orphanage,

because the rest is for the sick.

I can see people around here

give very generous donations.

Right?

Yes, especially the mayor

and his wife, Amparito.

-She's very religious.

-Good afternoon, Miss.

I can see you're popular.

Except with my boyfriend.

-The guy you went to mass with?

-Yeah, that big dummy.

Did the two of you fight?

No, I'm just not in love.

- You know the only one - To whom I'm truly devoted?

Just to God.

Really? That's great.

Watch out!

- -Careful! - -I slipped.

- -You okay? - -Yes, I'm fine.

- -Thank you, Father. - -No.

Don't do that.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Sanjuanera? How are you, ma'am.

This is Ruben.

Is Amelia there?

This is the third time I've called.

Yes, please. I need to talk to her.

She has my number.

It's 12-34-26, extension 117.

Yes, tell her I miss her.

Okay, see you later, ma'am.

Thank you very much.

Divine.

Father, Father.

Now that you know my sins,

I'd like you to know my virtues.

This is for our Lady's altar.

She granted me a huge miracle.

And these are from my husband.

For the hospital.

Thank you.

Amparito, at your service.

I'm the mayor's wife.

Thank you.

-Holy Mary...

-Conceived without sin.

Tell me your sins, child.

-Have you no sins?

-Yes.

I confess that I'm very sensual, Father.

What do you understand by sensual?

That I'm very intense.

I like to kiss my boyfriend

and touch myself.

-You touch your boyfriend?

-No.

I touch myself, Father.

In the shower, when I'm bathing.

I like feeling the water on my body

and I caress myself.

Is that a sin?

No.

No, sensuality is no sin.

Body and the soul are of the same essence.

It's normal.

But when I caress myself,

I close my eyes and imagine...

What do you imagine?

Jesus.

What Jesus?

Our Lord Jesus, Father.

Is that a sin?

Yes, it's a sin.

The mother died the day she gave birth.

She has always been like this.

She can't walk. She's like an animal.

She has she has seizures.

A girl?

Her name is Getsemani.

Father Benito gave her that name.

Can she talk?

When she wants to.

Getsemani, say hello to Father Amaro.

Hello.

But she understands everything.

Is the devil is inside her, Father?

Of course not.

Father Benito did an exorcism on her.

What do the doctors say?

They've done everything to her,

with no luck.

Doctors, healers, witch doctors...

Now I just give her pills

to calm her down!

There, there! Go for it!

Go for it, go, go!

Goal! What a goal!

He was offside.

-What a goal!

-He was offside.

You're not even watching.

Turn the damn TV off already.

-Five minutes left, Father.

-Forget it!

Let's get to it.

Looks like no one else is coming.

Father Galvan is in the kitchen.

- We could finish watching the game, - It's just five minutes.

I don't care. What were you talking about?

The game, Father. What else?

Father Amaro

was sharing his opinion on celibacy.

Yes. If celibacy were optional,

the Church would avoid

a lot of problems, don't you think?

That's nonsense!

It would be easier to see a Mexican pope

than to see the end of celibacy.

What do we care, anyways?

What concerns us now,

are the accusations against you,

Father Natalio.

So what is this about, Father?

Make way, gentlemen, make way!

- Never in your life - Have you tasted anything like it.

In honor of Father Amaro,

monsignor's favorite.

-Don't say that.

-But it's true.

The bishop himself just told me.

"He is my beloved son,

who give me so much pleasure."

Don't be blasphemous, Father Galvan.

Sorry, but it's the truth.

Help yourselves, help yourselves.

It's finger licking good.

When we least expect it,

they'll appoint him adjunct bishop.

No.

- I would like to know - What those accusations are, Father.

The effects of your damned

liberation theology.

What does liberation theology

have to do with...?

The bishop has precise information,

very precise, Father Natalio,

that you are protecting or aiding,

the guerrillas in your area.

What guerrillas?

You provide them weapons,

or hide them for them.

Lies! That's not true.

- There are no guerrillas in my area, - Only drug lords.

The Aguilar brothers.

Chato Aguilar's men, Father.

I'm talking about guerrillas.

And I'm talking about drug traffickers.

They invade the peasants' lands

and force them to plant poppies.

They threaten or kill them,

if they refuse to work for them.

Gunmen and drug lords.

Those are the ones murdering my people.

The bishop knows full well

you help the guerrillas.

- Don't tell me he doesn't know - That Chato Aguilar

launders money with donations.

Donations for your damn hospital.

-You don't understand a thing!

-I understand everything!

- I live in the mountains - And know my community.

If you won't listen to me,

- then deal with the consequences, - Father Natalio.

Don't ruin this gathering, Natalio.

We can have a good time.

No, let go!

Ramon, don't.

Please. Ramón!

-I'm so drunk.

-I'll take this side.

One, two...

How about those stuffed chiles?

- -Delicious, huh? - -Yes.

Made specially for you,

God's favorite son.

Thanks, Galvan.

Careful.

I'd like you to visit my community.

It's near the mountains.

So you can see how we work.

Hey, the thing you said

about the donations?

- It's a suspicion, - But I don't know for certain.

I went too far, right?

Excuse me.

Why not anymore?

You know why.

But I could come when he's saying mass.

Don't push it, for God's sake.

Or you could come to my house

when Amelia is out.

You don't care about me anymore, do you?

Excuse me, Father.

- -You don't have clothes to wash? - -I already washed them, thanks.

I'm glad to see you, Father, because...

I wanted to...

ask you a favor.

It's Amelia, Father.

She broke up with her boyfriend,

who's an excellent boy.

And now the poor child is heartbroken.

Why me?

You have such influence on her, Father.

Get her to go back to him.

I'll try. But if she doesn't want to,

there's nothing I can do.

Go on, please help her.

Make her happy.

All right.

You'll get better, okay?

First things first.

The body of Christ. Amen.

-You old hag!

-No, no, Martin!

No, Martin, no!

I'm here for Father Benito.

One moment.

- -Father. - -Yes?

A man here to see you, looks like a thug.

Yes, I'm ready.

-Where are you going?

-To a baptism.

-Where?

-At the hacienda.

What hacienda?

You ask more questions than the bishop.

The hacienda.

Tiburon.

Welcome, Father Benito.

Here I am, Don Chato. Here I am.

- -Are you well? - -Yes, yes.

- -Everything under control? - -Everything.

-And the thing with the dollars?

-I changed them, and at a good price.

-Where's the baby?

-That way.

You're going to feast

on some delicious barbecue.

If I eat too much,

I won't fit into my vestments.

When will you

come and see us at the clinic?

- I baptize you - With the name of Maria Elena.

In the name of the Father

and the Son and the Holy Spirit...

Amen.

Good photos?

I want to buy some from you.

I'll pay you well.

I'm in a lot of them.

I work for Mr. Aguilar.

I don't even develop them.

I just give him the film.

Too bad.

Galarza wants to see you.

Thanks.

What is it?

Look at this, Ruben.

Chato Aguilar.

And Father Benito.

The priest is from your town, right?

How'd you get these?

A present from someone.

Someone who wants

bring down Chato Aguilar.

Chato Aguilar or Father Benito?

I could publish them just like that.

- But it's worth investigating, - It's a big story.

Interested?

It's my town, everyone knows me.

If you're scared, I'll give it to Ramiro.

Your call.

Fuck it, I'll do it.

It's not just the hospital, there's more.

So all the construction

is with Chato Aguilar's money.

Yes indeed.

Here are the contracts, costs...

My goodness, that's a lot.

But there's still more.

Look. Testimonials from people

in the mountains.

What's this about?

About Father Natalio.

A man named Natalio Perez,

who lives in the mountains

and joined the guerrilla.

You didn't know?

No.

But how'd you get all this?

Son, a lot of investigating...

and some help.

You know, I should've been a reporter.

- -Thanks. Could I have more lime? - -Sorry about that.

Sorry.

LAST SATURDAY,

FATHER DIAZ BAPTIZED...

Nice! Circulation will

go through the roof.

You almost didn't make it, man.

I'll see you.

Hello.

Here, Don Matias.

- -Good morning. - -Good morning.

You saw this, Sanjuanera?

CHURCH LINKED TO DRUGS, GUERRILLA

Holy Mother of God!

I thought you were the one

financing the hospital.

That would have only

been enough for a clinic.

But damn Father Benito wanted more.

You who wrote the article?

-Ruben.

-What Ruben?

Ruben de la Rosa.

Don Paco's son, the heretic.

That Father Benito, son of a...

You have to do something,

you're the mayor.

No way!

One must keep priests at a distance,

like Benito Juarez said.

Father Natalio is late.

I bet he isn't coming.

I told him not to mess with the rebels.

But he's a stubborn one.

The accusations against him

are weak and refutable.

The journalist gives opinion, not facts.

- Father Natalio denies his people - Are involved with guerrillas.

I believe him.

What about Chato Aguilar?

They're two very different things.

I always thought...

or have thought,

that we shouldn't be too picky

about money for good works.

-Even if it's Chato Aguilar?

-It's laundering drug money.

The true cleansing

is in the eyes of God.

It's bad money that turns good.

Yes, hello?

Yes, speaking, Bishop.

I want to tell you...

Yes, yes, but...

I understand, Bishop.

Yes, yes.

Whatever you say.

If you want, I can go tomorrow.

Yes. I'll tell him.

Yes.

Conceived without sin.

Want me to go with you?

No, it's not me he wants to see.

He wants you to go alone.

Extension 15, please.

You're an asshole, Ruben!

Idiot, scum, faggot, damned apostate!

Miserable renegade, bastard!

Two-legged insect!

It's all a lie, right, Father?

What?

What's in the papers about Father Benito.

All slander, Martin.

I believe the devil

came to this town long ago, Father.

He made it his lair.

The bishop is waiting, Father.

Wait for me here, Martin.

What a joy to see you, son! Come on in.

Put me through to the mayor

of Los Reyes, Sister.

- -Sit down. - -Thank you.

We're here to take care

of heaven's issues on Earth.

See why I sent you to Los Reyes?

Benito is a calamity.

Look at the scandal he got us into.

All because he is hell-bent

on making a First World hospital.

- You already knew - About Chato Aguilar, Monsignor?

Where there is abundant sin,

there is even more abundant grace.

Even saints err.

The important thing is to admit it.

Don't look so bitter.

God has a solution for everything.

I spoke with the editor of that rag.

We're going to publish a rebuttal.

You will write it.

Yes, Sister?

Hello?

Gordo.

It's the bishop.

Damn priests. I'm out.

No, no.

At your service, Bishop.

No, no. It's much ado about nothing.

No, please don't say that.

I can't say I gave all that money.

It's millions. They'll lynch me.

Well, that's fine.

If you take responsibility for half,

I'll vouch for the other half.

Very well, then.

I'll fax the newspaper tomorrow.

Yes, Bishop.

See you later.

-It'll all be all right now?

-Yes, yes.

No worse politics than corruption.

Fucking priests.

Don't let your party hear you

or they'll set you on fire.

I rule for the people, not the party.

Damn!

I'm removing Father Natalio

from his community.

- He swears there - Are no guerrillas in his area.

I'll lock him up with the nuns,

so he can tend to them.

Bishop, if I may...

Take it easy, son.

I know this is all huge bore to you.

But the work must be done first.

Then you will back here with me

and learn how to run the diocese.

-Thank you.

-Goodbye, son.

Don't you think this is too much?

No, I think it's fair.

What if we refuse

to publish your rebuttal?

Your newspaper is doing very well.

For years, we've earned the readers trust.

We always report the truth.

- Is that truth - Supported by readers or advertisement?

The bishop would only

need to make one call

to end all advertising.

Of course, he wouldn't do that.

It must be in big type, on the front page.

As for the mayor's statement, well...

Put it wherever you like.

I can't fire de la Rosa.

I don't want to hurt anyone.

Find him a job elsewhere.

Come in, Ruben.

You know Father Amaro, right?

Yes.

It was a pleasure, Mr. Galarza.

It's not true, these are all lies.

I wrote the facts, not this crap!

I'm talking to you, asshole!

-Do you take me for a fool?

-Calm down, Ruben!

-Sit down.

-This is bullshit.

Sit.

Sorry.

There's something worse.

They're asking for your head.

It was around here, but I don't remember.

The road's a disaster.

Go to the curve.

On this side. Right there.

Need help?

Please, Father.

There you go.

It's fine. Thanks.

-Hello.

-I'm glad you came.

Did you read the newspaper?

We don't get the newspaper here.

Let's go over there.

- -Make sure they tighten those, Lucas. - -Okay.

Excuse us.

Thanks.

Benito looks good.

He's photogenic.

With his buddy, Chato Aguilar.

- That matter was settled. - It was a misunderstanding.

Really?

And you believe that?

Then the rest is also a misunderstanding.

There are no guerrillas here.

But folks have to defend themselves.

Yes, I believe you.

But I don't speak for myself.

I'm representing the bishop.

What is this?

"The decision..."

Do you see me in a convent full of nuns?

I'd drink all the eggnog.

It's an order from your bishop.

I couldn't care less.

It's your due obedience, Natalio.

I only obey God and my people.

Come stay here for a few days.

Yes?

You'll see how we follow

the gospel to the letter.

You could be suspended.

Even excommunicated.

No. Tell the bishop I said no.

He can do whatever he pleases.

Saint Paul tells us...

"When the Lord Jesus rises up in heaven

with his powerful angels,

in a tongue of flame...

and takes vengeance

on those who know not God

and do not obey the gospel

of our Lord Jesus...

they will suffer eternal pain and ruin,

far from the presence of the Lord

and the glory of his power."

He's right.

Dear brothers...

slander and defamation...

has struck our diocese with great force,

through the confused mind

of one of our brothers.

A member of our community

has chosen to smear the good

and noble actions of Father Benito.

Bastards.

Worse for him.

The Lord will judge him

when the time comes.

We must be understanding.

Because the Lord tells us:

Do not let evil conquer you.

But rather, conquer evil with goodness.

Goodness?

What? What?

Today we can thank God,

because the slander

did not trouble our consciences.

Faced with slander, the truth shines.

Faced with hatred, love prevails.

-Amid blasphemy, shines forgiveness.

-Forgiveness?

We can't forgive, we can't allow it.

-Long live Father Benito!

-Quiet!

-Heretics! You're all heretics!

-Shut up!

Dionisia!

What's all the racket?

Calm down. Enough!

Heretics!

You're insane!

Heretics! Heretics!

-Heretics!

-Long live Christ!

We have stuffed crab today.

Chalupas, like always.

Right away, Don Matias,

Come on in.

-And Father Benito?

-He isn't feeling well.

-What?

-Nothing serious.

But I need to see him anyways.

Tell Amelia to take over. Excuse me.

-Good evening.

-Good evening, Father.

How are you, Father?

I really wanted to see you.

I'm very upset by what happened.

People went too far.

Don Paco deserved it,

he started this whole thing.

Don't say that, Amelia.

Fortunately, it wasn't serious.

How's Ruben?

I don't know.

And I don't care.

My chalupas, Amelia. What happened?

It's not serious.

This time it's not the heart.

It's a severe depression,

but he'll get over it soon.

A couple of days rest and positivity.

Get your spirits up, Father.

-Bye.

-Thank you, doctor.

I'll stop by to pay you.

See?

My goodness, you never learn.

This is the price for my sin.

What sin?

Ours.

No, stop right there.

When Cipriano left me,

who was the only one who helped me?

Remember?

You.

I brought you to my bed.

You brought me back to life.

I made you into the priest's whore.

And for that love, I'm going to hell.

Listen.

What did you tell me about hell?

You don't remember, do you?

Loneliness is the only hell.

I said that? Really?

That's what you told me.

I hope God sees it that way, Agustina.

Relax, don't think so much.

You need to rest.

Why don't you close your eyes?

So you can sleep a little.

If not for Doc, I wouldn't have known.

That's what phones are for, Dad.

Why would you want to know?

- I didn't want you to come - In this time of religious fanatics.

It's like living under Franco!

I came for you.

To take you to the city.

Are you crazy?

-You'll get better treatment.

-I'm not going anywhere.

Dad.

Something's going on with you.

You haven't found work?

My God.

Stop playing the victim, son.

Come on, lift your head.

Smile.

There you go.

What you need is a job

at a newspaper with big circulation.

Because I have some information

on those priests...

It'll knock you on your ass!

Remember Father Natalio, the guerrilla?

Yes.

He confronted the bishop.

And guess what.

Now they want to excommunicate him.

Damn!

-Here's to Father Natalio!

-Cheers.

Amelia!

Let go! What's your problem?

-We need to talk.

-I don't want to see you!

- -Get lost! - -Wait.

Don't you get it? I despise you!

That's not true.

-Feeling better, Father?

-Yes, better.

I don't feel numb anymore.

Fight, son of a bitch!

Let's go, faggot!

Come on, asshole!

My God!

Don't you have any balls?

Just you and me! Piece of shit priest!

Come on, asshole!

Damn you!

You messed up, Rubencito.

- We're locking you up - For three weeks, maybe more.

It's fine.

I'm okay. thanks.

Ready for your statement, Father?

No, I'm not pressing charges.

I forgive you, Ruben.

You're crying.

For Ruben?

No, for you.

You've suffered so much

without complaining.

- In the name of the Father, - The Son and the Holy Ghost...

- -Go in peace. - -Amen.

-Mary, Mother of God...

-Conceived without sin.

- -I absolve... - -Please, Father!

-What?

-What do you mean, "what"?

-Tell me your sins.

-You know them.

What about yours?

-Forgive me, I was out of line.

-What do you think about love?

Love makes the world move, Amelia.

Love believes everything.

It expects everything.

It bears everything.

- -Saint Paul says in Corinthians... - -Don't play dumb.

I mean our love. What do you think?

That it's a gift.

God blesses us through this love.

We have to be careful.

People wouldn't understand.

Go now.

Martin.

Were you going out, Father?

The distributor's acting up.

No, I was just walking around.

Father Benito should buy another truck.

El Gato is selling one.

How's Getsemani?

Getsemani?

- -Have you taken her to the doctor? - -Yes.

He prescribed some medicine.

Want to come in?

Yes, I'd like that.

Hello.

What about that room? Do you use it?

My son Lencho used to sleep here,

when he'd visit Los Reyes.

Martin, I need a favor.

-Do you know Amelia?

-Sanjuanera's daughter.

Yes, a very devout girl.

She wants to be a nun.

She doesn't want anyone to know.

So I offered to prepare her in secret.

But I don't have a place.

It could be here.

- -Done? - -Yes.

You look happy, girl.

I'm so glad you finally decided

to tell Ruben to take a hike.

About time.

The cheese, girl. Here.

-Excuse me.

-Thanks, honey.

- -You're welcome. - -Delicious.

- -Some cheese, Father? - -Yes, thank you.

Excuse me.

-Cheese?

-No. No, thank you.

-Need anything?

-Nothing, thanks.

What a pretty girl.

She's very devout, intelligent,

and church-going.

Did I tell you, Father?

Amelia is going

to give Getsemani catechism

Right, Amelia?

What nonsense!

-Who's Getsemani?

-A retarded child.

She doesn't understand a thing.

The poor thing can't even talk.

All the more merit.

You're wasting your time, girl.

-You won't last a week.

-The feeble-minded also need God.

Don't you think, Father Galvan?

Yes, of course. We all need God.

-Want more horchata?

-Yes, thank you.

I found a place.

Look.

This one here is the Holy Spirit.

See the little wings?

This one is the Virgin Mary.

And this baby Jesus.

Right here.

Look, the man with the beard...

See? That's God.

Look at the drawings

and I'll be back to tell you the story.

Okay?

Look at them.

As the lily among thorns

So is my beloved among maidens

Thy hair

Is as a flock of goats that appear

From Mount Gilead

Thy lips are like a ribbon of scarlet

That's from the "Song of Songs."

It's a holy book.

- Thy two breasts are like two young roes - That are twins

Which feed among the lilies

The joints of thy thighs are like jewels

Thy navel

Is like a round goblet

Which wanteth not liquor

Thy belly is like a heap of wheat

Set about with lilies

A fountain of gardens

A well of living waters

And streams from Lebanon

Thy lips, o my spouse

Drop as the honeycomb

Honey and milk are under thy tongue

And the smell of thy garments

Is like the smell of Lebanon

The commandments of the law

of God are 10.

The first:

Thou shall love God above all things.

The second:

Thou shall not take

the name of the Lord in vain.

The third: Thou shall observe

the holy days.

The fourth:

Thou shall honor

thy father and thy mother.

The fifth: Thou shall not kill.

The sixth: Thou shall not fornicate.

- -The seventh... - -Miss!

What does thou shall not "formicate" mean?

It means that you don't eat meat

during holy week, Chente.

-The seventh.

-The seventh...

Leaving already?

-Yes, I have to visit a sick person.

-I came for confession.

And I brought you a present.

I made it for the altar to the Virgin.

It's lovely. I'll take it.

Thanks, Amparito.

-Thank you.

-Come visit me some time.

Good afternoon, Father.

-Wait.

-What?

-No.

-What?

Let me see it on you.

Yes?

You're more beautiful than the Virgin.

I don't want more scandals.

Imagine if the newspapers

do another number on us.

Be patient with him, Bishop.

Father Natalio is acting in good faith.

I've given him more

than enough time to come around.

-May I express an opinion?

-Of course, son.

That's why I called you, to advise me.

If you send him

to another peasant community,

in a different diocese,

I think he would accept.

You're too good.

Well, give me time

for God to enlighten me.

Did you tell the Bishop about Amelia?

What?

That you are preparing her, as a nun.

Oh, yes.

We had a long private conversation.

I think the Bishop would like

the Order of the Clares for her.

How is she doing?

Who?

Amelia.

With her studies, I mean.

Fine. She seems to have a vocation.

I want to love you without hiding.

In front of everyone.

No, we can't do that.

Our love is unique.

What?

It's spiritual, right?

No. It's carnal.

I know, the flesh and the spirit

are of the same essence.

But it isn't true.

Lots of priests

leave the church and marry.

Yes, but not me.

Why not?

-We could go far away.

-Where?

-Anywhere.

-And then what?

I would be a civics teacher?

What about all my studies?

That's not the important thing.

No, the important thing is my vocation.

- Besides, I can do so much for people - As a priest.

Martin.

Do you know the Clare nuns, Father?

I think they have a convent

in Santa Marta. Why?

Because little Amelia

wants to become a nun with them.

Amelia, a nun?

That's what Father Amaro said.

He has been preparing her

for quite some time.

Quite some time? Where?

In a little room, out by the workshop.

He says it's a secret.

Where is he?

She's just a child. Didn't you notice?

We both know what we're doing.

-You're a priest.

-And also a man.

-You took a vow of chastity.

-Because I was forced to.

I have to inform the bishop.

-No, you won't say anything, Father.

-Just wait and see.

- Then I will tell him what I know - About Sanjuanera.

It's not the same thing, damn it!

Sanjuanera is different.

-That poor woman...

-It's the same thing, Father.

Are you blackmailing me?

The host is sacred!

You'll be damned, little brats!

Blessed and praised be the host

consecrated unto God...

Guess who called my boyfriend?

- -Who? - -Ruben.

He's working at another

newspaper in Mexico City.

-What's do I care?

-You still hate him?

Yes.

- -Why so much...? - -Amelia!

Bye.

I need to talk to you.

-We have to find another place.

-I'm pregnant.

Are you sure?

Is that all you can say to me?

May I talk to you, Father?

To confess?

No, I just want to talk.

You're in a heap of trouble, boy.

I do want to confess.

Father, I have sinned.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

I have lied.

I have committed the sin of pride.

I abused the trust of people

who opened their home to me.

Like Herod,

I chopped off innocent heads.

I have offended God.

I have committed the sin of lust.

I fornicated with a virgin

who was a child!

-He must go to Mexico City immediately.

-I'll go with him.

How are we going to get him

to Mexico City now?

It's a massive heart attack.

How can we take him by plane?

Whatever way, but hurry.

- -From where? - -Figure it out.

Hello? With Don Chato, please.

-Mr. Chato Aguilar.

-You can't call him.

- -Father Benito. - -No!

We're talking about his life!

Careful, son. He's very weak.

It looks very bad.

Stay in touch.

I'm giving you time to find another job.

I didn't want to hurt you, Father.

When Father Benito returns,

there must be another sexton, okay?

You haven't been to the restaurant.

Nor you to mass.

We have to talk about my pregnancy.

-You told your mother?

-I told no one.

I don't know what to do, I can't think.

You could go to Villa Aldama.

- Stay there nine months - And put the baby up for adoption.

Is that what you want?

-For me to give my baby away?

-Please understand, Amelia.

I'm a priest.

I can't jeopardize my priesthood.

You always knew that.

No!

I'll have my baby here!

I don't care if everyone knows it's yours!

-Don't talk nonsense.

-It's yours!

Shut up, you dumb bitch!

Shut up! Shut up!

I'm sorry.

Forgive me.

Forgive me.

Ruben is here.

Ruben your boyfriend?

He's working in Mexico City

and came to see his father.

Have you seen him?

Maybe he'll marry me.

Would you like that?

To save my baby, I would do anything.

Hi.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

Can we talk?

Could you forget it all?

I already have.

You wanted to marry me, remember?

Yes.

I would've done anything for you.

Not anymore?

Take me to Mexico City with you.

You don't love me anymore, do you?

No, not anymore.

My love ended.

- -Sorry for saying It like that. - -It's okay.

Of course I'm worried about his condition.

But in any case, only God knows, son.

Father Benito

has fulfilled his mission on earth.

Keep me informed.

Meanwhile, take over his affairs.

You understand, right?

We're going to renew

construction on the hospital.

No, no, no.

What concerns me

right now is Father Natalio.

If he won't accept another diocese,

I won't wait any longer.

If you can't fix things, who can?

Excommunication, son.

A decree to be read in all the churches,

and all over the country.

Even rural schools will be off limits.

You'll hand it to him personally.

And we'll see.

Either he accepts or he's fucked.

Let me know.

Yes.

You talked to Ruben?

Yes.

Yes, of course.

I have a suggestion, Amelia.

Do you know where Dionisia lives?

Here?

Good evening.

Good evening.

Dionisia?

What a surprise! What an honor!

Come on in, Father.

Look, this is my private church.

Meet my saints.

That's my Saint Anthony, Saint Joseph,

my Virgin of Guadalupe...

- -Have a seat, Father. - -I'm in a hurry.

Yes.

How's the little girl?

Happy?

I heard in confession

that you know a doctor...

A doctor, I don't know...

One of those who...

Who what, Father?

Who brings children into the world.

And also...

Holy Mother of God! The girl is pregnant?

No.

What you want is an abortion, Father.

You think this is enough?

No, it's a lot more. But no rush.

We'll settle score later.

First let me ask.

-Yes.

-I'll let you know.

God bless you, Father.

Yes.

Excuse me.

-Mother of Jesus.

-Pray for him.

-Mother of divine grace.

-Pray for him.

- -Tower of David. - -Pray for him.

- -Tower of ivory. - -Pray for him.

-House of gold.

-Pray for him.

- -Heaven's gate. - -Pray for him.

- -Refuge for sinners. - -Pray for him.

- -Consolation of the afflicted. - -Pray for him.

- -Aid for Christians. - -Pray for him.

- -Queen of angels. - -Pray for him.

- -Queen of the apostles. - -Pray for him.

- -Queen of the patriarchs. - -Pray for him.

- -Queen of all the saints. - -Pray for him.

- -Queen of the apostles. - -Pray for him.

- -Queen of prophets. - -Pray for him.

They found Lucas in a canyon.

- Three years ago - They killed his father and two brothers.

Chato Aguilar's men.

What about the municipal guards?

They help them.

But someone should be told.

The authorities.

- If you only knew - Of all we've accomplished.

Things are settled differently

around here. Don't worry.

Can I ask you a moral question?

Well, I don't know

a lot about moral theology, but...

Ask away.

What do you think about abortion?

We don't have that problem here.

But in your parish you do, huh?

I don't know. In some cases,

one would have to consider it.

Yes.

So how's the bishop?

He sent you a fax.

An ad divinis suspension against you.

And excommunication too.

You are out of the church now, Natalio.

You can't officiate,

or give the sacraments anymore.

You have to go before the bishop.

No.

I'm not going before anyone.

Out of the church.

If they want to kick me out,

I'm already here.

I'll just be another peasant.

I chose this path.

And you?

Believe me, I admire you, Natalio.

Well, I have to go.

Holy Virgin among virgins...

Don't let me fall,

or lose my way in adversity.

I've been your faithful son...

since I was a child.

You have protected me on the path of duty.

Do not forsake me in this crucial hour.

My Mother, grant me a miracle, please.

Save me, Holy Mother.

My mother called from Mexico City.

- -What happened? - -They operated on Father Benito.

They'll be back in two weeks.

That's good.

What you told me over the phone,

I thought about it.

No.

No. Think about it more.

You have to do it of your own free will.

Heaven purify my soul.

My spirit is filled with emotion when

I contemplate the blessings of my Lord.

- You have shed your light - On your servant...

Grant me a miracle, Holy Mother.

Save me.

Friday at two in the morning.

Take double the amount that you gave me.

Right on time, Father.

As it should be.

And the girl?

Don't tell me she chickened out?

Too bad, Father.

Straight ahead, straight ahead.

Take the next turnoff to the left.

It's all very clean.

It's a hospital.

-Wait. I want to talk to the doctor.

-You can't go in.

I'll take care of it.

- -I have to see the place. - -No.

The money.

Come, come, Amelita.

It'll be all right.

Ask God to watch over you.

Pray for me.

Come, Amelia, come.

Come, child.

I'll be here, I'll be here.

Good evening, young man.

-Good evening.

-You don't remember me?

-No.

-We met on a bus.

When we were held up, remember?

Oh, yes.

I always remember how good you were.

There aren't people like that anywhere.

I couldn't open the store

with my grandson, like I told you.

I wandered all over.

Until I found a job here

as a night watchman and handyman.

-Here at the hospital?

-That's what they call it.

- You came for them - To relieve your girlfriend?

I came for them to relieve me.

Don't worry, they all come out okay here.

Screwed, but satisfied.

God willing.

A hemorrhage! It won't stop!

What?

We're treating her, get out!

You can't take her!

- -Out of my way! - -She'll bleed to death!

Wait!

She's bleeding to death.

Go straight.

- -In Santa Marta... - -Open.

-There's a good hospital.

-Yes, I know, doctor.

I have to go. I have to go!

Take me, take me!

Take me!

Christ, sanctify me!

Body of Christ, save me!

- Passion of Christ, comfort me! - Blood of Christ, intoxicate me!

Good Jesus, hear me!

I don't want to die.

You won't die. You won't die.

Thy two breasts are like two young roes

That are twins...

Wait, Amelita, wait for me.

Wait, Amelita.

Amelita?

Amelita!

Amelita...

Amelita!

Poor little girl, just imagine.

What happened?

Well, it turns out that Ruben,

Don Paco's son, got her pregnant.

Imagine.

That bastard.

Well, the poor thing was desperate.

- She went to one of those horrid clinics - To get rid of the baby.

Father Amaro, who is a saint...

I don't know how he did it,

went to save her.

Did he save her?

He got her out of there and took her

to a hospital in Santa Marta.

But the poor thing

had already bled to death.

And she died?

Yup, she died.

How awful.

Gordo, you have to close those clinics.

Do it today, okay?

The holy sacrifice of today's mass

we offer for the soul

of our dear sister Amelia.

Lord, grant her eternal rest

and may His perpetual light

shine upon her.

In the name of the Father,

the Son and the Holy Ghost.

Amen.

-The Lord be with you.

-And with your spirit.

The grace of our Lord Jesus...

the love of the Father...

- and the communion of the Holy Ghost - Be with you all.

And with your spirit.

-I confess...

-I confess...

before God almighty

and before you, brothers,

that I have sinned greatly,

in thought, word, deed and by omission.

For my faults, my faults,

for my great faults.

This is why I pray to Holy Mary,

always Virgin,

and the angels and the saints,

and all of you, my brothers,

to intercede for me

before God our Lord.