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The Big Street Market of Água de Meninos will end...

The Big Street Market will end!

Pay attention, gentlemen,

because the Big Street Market of Água de Meninos will end.

It has been eaten by sharks.

Watch as the Big Street Market of Água de Meninos ends.

Five cruzeiros, my friends.

The Big Street Market will end.

It will be devoured by the sharks!

The sharks will devour it!

Thousands of families condemned to hardship!

Hundreds of boats empty!

Sellers in the market exploited! A great scandal!

The Big Street Market

There're no men here. Why did you let this woman go?

It's not worth it. You will give it up.

- I'll find her, you'll see! - Who can find her here?!

You'll see!

- You're out of moves now! - We'll see.

Great finding you here, Philosopher.

Tell me, Ricardo, my friend, what's your problem.

It's not only our problem, but everyone's.

Are you aware the market is going to close?

That's called progress, my friend. Progress.

Unfortunately we'll have to move out.

- I'm not leaving from here! - It's not up to you!

Whether you agree, or not, progress will come.

And it'll bring misery to 4,000 sellers in the market.

Yes, it will.

I heard the real reason behind all this is a small group wanting to explore the land.

Everything in life has a reason.

That's their reason. What's yours?

Well, I've been living here for a while now.

Lucky for you the police don't raid here, isn't it, smart guy?

Everyone cares about their problems.

They want to landfill the coastline to expand the port,

and you don't want to lose your place here.

By the way, Ricardo, let me give you an advice.

You should be careful when buying from Chico 'The Devil'.

Philosopher... Give advice when asked.

Better tell your friend to be careful, or I'll take things in my own hands!

Have you seen Chico?

What's the mater? You only look for him when there's a problem.

I had to stab a foreigner in the market.

What about the police? - The police...

.. they're one step behind, as usually.

Careful, Maria, one day they'll catch up with you.

Too bad... I'm really thirsty!

Who's going to buy me a drink?

It's up to you. You've still got some credit left.

It's so hot! I walked so quickly...

With the police on my tracks...

Have you heard they'll be closing the market?

I've heard... But only when I'm dead!

What will you do stop them?

D'you imagine we'll let them drive us from here like we were stray dogs?

As if you had no right to live?

I'd rather be shot.

Many will get to hell before me!

Calm down...

Listen, Grandpa...If there're no men left in this hole, there are women!

Watch it!

This Grey hair don't mean I'm old! I can still do it very well.

Maria, you can't change things by yourself.

No one will leave, when they'll try moving them.

Unless if it's not for going to???

You'd better let the union deal with this.

- The union... - The union solves nothing!

They want money for the coming political campaign.

Everyone takes care of his own pocket.

I agree with you, Maria.

I'll be going, guys.

- Already? - Maria, I almost forgot.

A foreigner sent this to you.

Perfume?!... Very nice!

- Some impression you made! Perfume? - Big impression.

If one gets involved with me, he can never forget it.

Hi, guys.

- Hi. - The great leader has arrived!

Now you can give him your message, Ricardo.

Forget about that!...

- How's things? - Not too bad.

You know, yesterday's meeting was quite fierce.

- Was it? - We didn't agree on anything they said.

What happened?

See for yourselves: the Sao Joaquim coastline had room for 4,000 tents.

They're doing everything they can to mess with us.

But it won't be that easy: as a last resort, we'll even go to court,

to fight for our rights. - What justice, man?!

You need to take action now.

Things only work out on the other side, my friend.

It's not about money anymore; you must be right nowadays.

No way, you guys are like sheep going towards the slaughterhouse.

If it was about me, I'd be more aggressive!

You can't be like that.

We told them that if they expanded to Sao Joaquim,

things would be different.

- And what did they say? - They were going to think about it.

Why don't they remove those oil tanks from there?

I know why...

Money brings more money, man!

But is that a good reason for us to move?

If those things blow up, we'll end up in flames!

While, in Sao Joaquim, there's at least time to run, right?

Sure...

You'd die here, as well as you'd die there.

We must find a way.

The city needs our food, and we need it to live.

To hell with the city! It doesn't care about anyone.

Don't forget you're still living here.

Maybe the city is not so proud of you too.

D'you wanna say anything?

- Yes, I am! So what? - Cool down, bro.

You had to see that woman in black who stepped on my wound.

It was good though. Know why? She gave me ten bucks afterwards.

What about the priest, then? He wanted to bandage my eye.

Know what?...

I have to change my spot.

Having a spot in front of the church can be a real headache.

- That's true. - What a shitty job!

Home and still shaking! Tomorrow I'll have another illness.

I'm so sick I'm wobbly.

Yeah, the market is slow, boys...

We used to make 500,000 reals really easy.

Now we have to sweat a whole days to make this people spit out 150

That's right.

All costs are going up, my friend, all.

Except our money that always goes down.

- Have you seen Chico today? - He hasn't shown up yet,

but, don't worry, he will.

He likes money like a monkey likes bananas.

Chico's very lazy.

We sweat all day long and he sponges on us.

You're the shameless ones, exploiting other people's kindness.

Look who's talking!

You stab people and you want to sermon us?!

Look at yourself, nigger! Look at yourself!

Look here, you fool! Mind your own business!

- D'you wanna me to hit you? - That's a real woman for you!

The kind of woman I'd want for myself.

Keep dreamin'... You're not man enough for me.

Vultures feed on carcasses.

Tasty...

Your baby's here.

Get that away from me!

Chico wants you to wait for him at midnight in the Saveiro of Eufrosino.

What?! Why didn't he come to tell me this?

He had to work all night. Says you gather the stuff and go meet him.

Come on, people, let's see the money!

Me, too, Maria?! I gave you the news...

All this woman talks about is money.

New sensations, my dear. This is the current motto of my life.

You can't imagine how much I loved being part of this night's events.

We knew you'd love our idea.

Not only the idea, the actions as well.

You can imagine everything, except the advantage of a double personality.

Rich mistress during the day,

and, on some evenings, a lady of the night in the ports.

It's boring, Sara, absurd, like Camus says.

I don't care about literature.

What I need is a charming prince...

One day, you'll lose your shoes and...

.. you'll find your charming prince.

But, maybe, all will show up is a bandit.

It's fabulous meeting these strong, brutal,

sweaty men! I adore rough men!

Sometimes I feel like running away from here to somewhere far off...

To a man that would love me...

.. give me attention...

This life is so crazy.

It's funny, because Zaza's cabaret gives me some relief.

Not because it's exotic, but because it's alive,

teaming with life and real people.

Isn't the life we're having crazy, Conceicao?

It's a good kind of madness. I love the crazy stuff with do.

Doesn't your husband suspect anything?

- Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know! - There's nothing to worry about, Sara.

- Henrique knows very well all my problems. - Does he?!

- Bring some whiskey, then. - Right away, madam.

As I was saying... isn't your husband jealous?

My husband?! He doesn't care about me.

I spend two, three days without seeing him.

We're different people, living in different worlds,

belonging to different groups, having different friends.

That's why we should get over this fake feminine honor nonsense.

So different from men's:

they can do everything, and we can't do anything.

Everything has progressed in this world, except women's condition.

We are a little better off than the Middle Ages women.

World, world, broad world,

if my name was Arnold it'd rhyme, but that wouldn't be a solution.

Oh! Boredom, boredom!

My friends...

After your persistent requests, I'll introduce...

.. my favorite act. Music, maestro!

Hey, there, Hey, there,

Hey, there, It is in the saloon.

Hey, there, Hey, there,

Hey, there, It is in the saloon.

If you enjoyed it, It is in the saloon,

The cake gave off its scent, It is in the saloon,

Who can buy Maria's love?

Who can buy it? Who can buy it?

Hey, there, Hey, there,

Hey, there, It is in the saloon...

D'you want girls?

Voulez-vous des femmes?

I have some girls who'll be fun all night.

"In the house Exchange Rate"

Girls, let me introduce you to two friends. Two Americans.

Feel free to do anything.

- Good evening, ladies. - Good evening.

Any news today, Zaza?

Oh, news!... Right here!

Zaza... This is Sara.

She's visiting, and wants a special one.

Oh, it won't be good, we have a Japanese ship in the dock.

But, come in, I'll fix something.

- That was a good one! - Come on, come on.

- Where're you coming from? - I've visited my pregnant sister.

What a coincidence. Is she living in a jewelry store?

I'm tellin' you she's living here, in the back. Come and see, come.

Hey, show me what you've got in that package.

That's for being curious!

Calm down, Maria. When Chico says he'll come, he will come.

But he's late! He said at midnight.

Listen, one of these days the police came looking for him.

He told them he wouldn't go with them.

That the police should go ahead, and he'd come later.

- But... - The police went away.

- And then he went. - I still am worried.

It's taking him too long.

He'll have to rest for at least three days.

Until his stitches heal.

Of course, but, please, let us know as soon as he's discharged.

because he'll be detained till his ship returns.

These navy guys are just like that: always walking around.

As soon as the ship docks they start drinking, and this is the result.

Don't worry. As soon as he's well, I'll let you know.

If you want it, it's yours. Thirty-five bucks and it's yours.

But it needs a paint job. I'll give you thirty and it's a deal.

Thirty-five and it's yours.

Come on! All this wrangling for five bucks!

Yes, my dear, it's not that easy to make money.

Thirty and we've got a deal. I guarantee it!

Alright, then. Let's close the deal.

Get the paperwork ready, then, and we'll do it tomorrow.

The boat is leaving!

Let's go, Maria.

Listen... Look for Ricardo and give him the jewelry.

But make sure he gives you the money.

Tell him it's one hundred bucks, and the money... the money...

Hide the money on your room, alright?

Alright, I'll handle it. Ricardo is nice.

Now you lie low, and don't go looking for no trouble.

- That detective is always... - C'mon, honey, d'you take me for a kid?!

- Bye. - Bye.

- Are you going to see the child? - Yes.

Give her a hug, alright?

OK, see you!

- What time is it, Henrique? - Good morning, ma'am. It's past 11.

- Has Ernesto left? - He's left really early, ma'am.

He said he won't be back for dinner.

Henrique...

Why do you insist calling me 'madam' even when we're alone?

No reason, madam.

Any calls?

Dona Carmen invited you to play bridge

and the club president called to say there'll be a meeting this evening.

Oh no...

I really don't feel like going to meetings today.

Henrique...

.. will you please call Conceicao? - Of course, madam.

Madam, the call is ready.

Hello? Conceicao?

Yes!... He's already left.

Are we going again today?

D'you feel like I do today?

Hi, friend.

D'you know where I could sell some valuables?

- What kind of valuables? - Watches and things like that.

Well, for that Ricardo, the fat guy, is your man.

- In Pedro's bar. - Where's that?

- Right ahead. - Thanks.

I'll put ten on this one and five...

.. five on this other one. - Is that all?

All.

- Can I help you? - I'm looking for Ricardo.

He hasn't shown up yet, maybe later.

I'll wait, then.

- See you. - See you.

Have you been in a fight?

Something like that. I ended up badly.

Where did it happen?

- Right here, close to your booth. - Oh...

Yeah, but that business with Petrobras ' land

and the other from the CHESP is right in the middle.

The land that's left is no good not even for one thousands booths.

- The other is used... - Yeah...

Ricardo... This guy is looking for you.

What can I do for you?

I want to sell you this watch, Ricardo.

Are you interested?

- It depends on the price. - I'll take what you offer.

- Automatic, right? - Yes.

But it's quite worn out... I'll give you five hundred.

It's yours.

Chief! Is there any food in here?

- I'll go see what we have. - Thanks.

- See you. - Give my regards to Zizinho.

Thanks.

Hey! Come on!

Have you been in a fight?

It's the second time someone asks me this question.

A woman cut me with a blade in the street market.

So it's you the gringo...

Listen!

I want to know where I can find this woman.

- Around here. - Around here where?

Around the street market, where else?!

Just tell me and keep the money.

You can find Maria at Zaza's cabaret.

- Get your hands off my money! - Liar!

- There's some food coming. - Alright.

You didn't order this, but... here're two.

You did well bringing those two cold ones!

I was about to ask for this.

You guys know

the street market here is very much like the one in Hong Kong.

The difference is that they strangle you there,

while here they cut you.

- Have you been in Hong Kong? - This Swede here saw the whole world!

I've been in every port there is.

I know the Atlantic Ocean from north to south.

And the Pacific from the south to the north.

I know every port you can think of.

Small, big... I've been everywhere.

We were descending the Sierra Maestra when suddenly a platoon got in front of us.

We took them down.

Now...

Worse, much worse was in Africa.

Have you heard about the Maus-Maus?

They're my people.

We'd enter a town and destroy it in three hours.

I'm all for freedom and I'll do whatever I have to.

But, Swede,

how come, with all your courage,

and experience, you couldn't solve the street market problem?

It depends on the circumstances.

If it is for a good cause, I am in.

You know what, with all those people you killed,

I'm going to see if the food's ready, to kill the hunger that's eating you.

Nice one!

Zezinho, take care of everything for me today.

Don't worry. - The Lumumba case, for one.

I'm crazy to go to Congo.

Look, if the situation is not in my favour,

and we put it all down,

I just keep on waffling.

It's been nice talking to you, but I should be going.

- Come on, have another one! - No.

I'll give a piece of advice. I know you've got guts,

but better not mess with Maria.

Beware of Chico 'The Devil'.

Man...

I'm not afraid of women, and even less of 'The Devil'.

Son, this courage will cost you more wounds.

Don't worry, friend, this time I'll be ready.

I'm used with going around Rio's slums,

and getting tough guys with my own hands.

But the slum tough guys are small fish.

I'm not afraid of death, man!

Dying at sea, Dying at sea, sailor...

Dying at sea, Dying at sea, sailor...

Dying at sea, Dying at sea, sailor...

Dying at sea...

All the stuff is like this, but Chico said he wants cash.

- Where's the rest? - In my room.

If,as you say, all the stuff is like this, I'll give you 100 for the lot.

Let's go up, then.

Here you go.

- Do you like money, Maria? - Who doesn't?

You could make a lot of money with me.

I'll ask Chico, see if he likes this idea.

No, there's no need to talk to Chico. It'll stay between us.

Cut the small talk and go.

I was serious, Maria.

I got some friends really interested in you.

Well, I'll let Chico know, then.

You still here?!

Don't think so, old man.

One of these days your arrogance will end...

.. and when that day comes...

Maria!

What's with all this shouting?! It ain't your house to shout like this!

Maria!

Maria... now we'll settle our private problems!

Are you man enough for that?

- You'll pay for everything! - C'mon, c'mon, if you're a man!

C'mon, gringo! C'mon, and have a shave!

The only reason you won't die is that you're a beautiful woman.

Take her clothes off!

This is the most original way of conquering a woman I've ever seen.

Music, maestro!

Terribly exciting and unexpected what can happen here!

Oh, I thought there wouldn't be and end to it.

Odd guys... He looks like the heroes you see in magazines:

brave, tall, and blonde.

But runs away all of a sudden from any kind of woman.

I swear I'd be capable of throwing a magic spell.

Y... you're bleeding!

I forced myself too much. The stitches must have opened.

- Didn't you go to the hospital? - Yeah, but the police wanted to take me.

- I had to run away. - Let me get some medicine.

Hi! How's things?

- Hi. - Hi.

- Hello. - Hello, Renault.

- How are you? - How are you?

You alright?

That way, ladies. Ceramics is the nicest part of the street market.

This is one of the most exotic street markets I've seen in Bahia.

It's a shame all this primitive wonder will end.

This promiscuity is astonishing. I love it.

I think this place is brilliant. Don't you?

Put the camera here.

Ladies, I want you all there.

The ceramic will be the background.

Careful, because this picture is for tourism, alright?

Roger, let me frame the ladies.

- Get that guy out of there! - Hey!

- Hey, get out of there! - Me?

Yes, you! Move!

How're you talking to me?! I won't move!

- You won't? - I won't.

Just wait, then.

Interesting, it'd seem the man won't leave.

Maybe, had they asked nicely, he'd have left.

What a heat!... Don't you feel hot?

This is too much! Having to wait because of a nobody...

All these blacks descend from noble Africans.

Blue blood, that's something you don't have.

- Until you solve this, we'll walk around. - Alright.

I need to take some picture, but that's impossible with this guy.

This one? He's the owner, he won't go.

- Sorry, it was careless of me. - It's alright.

- Don't I know you from somewhere? - I don't think so.

- Oh, I'm sorry! - Have I offended you?

- It was nothing, my friends... - Wait, I think...

You owe me an explanation.

We saw what you did yesterday at Zaza's cabaret.

You two were there?!

- Sure. Anything wrong with that? - No...

We know everything... For instance...

.. that you fooled the police.

That the Navy Police are after you.

So that means I'm famous without having a dime in my pocket...

If I had the money, I'd take a plane to Recife.

My ship stays there for two weeks.

Among other things an airline company.

If you come to my place, I can arrange you some...

Want to come?

Like a great adventurer, I'm up for everything.

Too much to drink...

- Go get Zaza! - He's sleeping.

Wake him up! And get me a beer.

This time he's going to be shocked for real.

Well, he either gets it right, or we'll set him straight.

- I'm curious who's going to pay. - It's on the house.

Haven't you finished cleaning up already?

Machadinho, go unload the drinks from the truck at the gate.

Take this with you.

And stop passing in front of me because I don't like it!

How can I help you, kind gents?

We got bad news for you. Here's a court order to close your cabaret.

Oh God, that's not possible!...

I don't hurt anyone...

- What'll happen to my girls? - Well, my friend, now is for real.

You'll have leave from here, and find something new.

I don't know what I'll do. A man like me, stuck in this awful wheelchair.

There's only one way out, my friend: you must humour the police chief.

Humour him?

- Sure, but how? - Well, be nice to him.

But the chief is a decent man, he doesn't fool around with women.

It's not just women that could please him. For instance...

.. you could tell us who robbed the jewelry store.

Maybe that will help you.

How could I know who did it?! I don't go out of here.

Yes, you do. You know a lot of things.

I swear on God: I have no idea who did it.

Alright.

You an consider the cabaret closed.

Wait.

I think I might have heard something about this.

Ssst... Come here.

- I heard it was Chico? - That bastard?!

I've always suspected that Chico. Give me that paper.

- But you promised me! - It's fake! I have to tear it up!

You can come in.

- Please, sir. - Thank you.

- Well? - So handsome...

Like this you make every man jealous.

You're the beauty here.

Pretty, futile, and brave.

Brave? Why?

Eli, after all, these are not my clothes...

Roni, I'm only interested in who is in these clothes.

How many have worn these clothes?

I hope you accept questions without asking so many questions.

I'm really insistent, Eli.

Aren't you afraid of your husband?

My husband practically doesn't exist.

I live alone.

I live alone as well.

I think I'm falling for you, Roni.

Is it how the rich fall in love? Without notice?

The rich fall in love the same way the poor do.

- Henrique? - Madam,

I'm sorry to bother you, but the car is ready.

It's the first time I go into a lady's room.

Maria's room must be quite different from this one.

Look, Eli...

If I really for you...

.. we'll live in a room just like hers.

That won't be necessary.

You're looking very pretty. Have they subpoenaed you?

Show some respect, man.

Do I look like a woman who can be subpoenaed?

I'm going to see my kid at school.

- Oh, you're going to see Rozinha? - Yes, why?

No reason. I have a present for my goddaughter.

Oh...

Here... Give her this doll.

Ananias... you're so kind.

She'll like it a lot.

You have a heart of gold. Bye!

- Good morning, sister. - Good morning, dona Maria.

- Have you come to see your daughter? - Yes, could you call her, please?

- I will. - Thank you.

- How's my little girl doing? - I'm fine.

- I missed you. - Me too.

Look what your godfather sent you.

You can be proud of your daughter. She's a great child.

Luckily, she didn't end up like her mother.

Don't say that. You have a good heart.

You just were misguided in life.

Your uncle Chico will buy a house at Mar Grande,

and we'll live on the beach. - When will you come to get me?

In a couple of days.

Well, it's getting late and mommy has to go.

- Going so soon, dona Maria? - I have to, sister.

I'll be back during the week.

- I'll be back soon, my girl. - Are you really coming back?

Yes, I will, but you listen the sisters.

- Goodbye, sister. - God be with you.

Where're you from? Why do they call you 'The Swede'?

I am from everywhere.

I was born in Rio Grande do Sul and brought up in Sweden.

My mother was Brazilian and my old man Swedish.

I started reading stories about pirates

and I ran away on a ship as a cabin boy.

From then on, you know the story, right?

- Fascinating life! - Sure...

Scrubbing the ship's deck every morning...

I am rich, I have everything I desire...

I have the world at my feet.

Yet, would you believe me if I'd tell you I'd rather scrub the ship's deck?

You look like an unhappy princess.

I used to be a fan of a pirate who set sad princesses free.

But, one day, I grew up and discovered there were no pirates and no princesses.

We have the same disillusions.

But you were able to free yourself,

while I... - You met a pirate.

Yes, sir.

I heard you didn't take it from those rich ladies.

That's right, we should defend ourselves until the end.

I agree with you... And remember that Latin proverb saying:

Ad liberta es eis sic primus.

That means: freedom comes first.

Hey, guys! The great Chico 'The Devil' is here!

That's true, Chico. You've disappeared for some time.

He certainly wasn't involved in his usual activities.

That's right, Professor, I was making some amends.

But now I'm here to solve, once and for all, the street market issue.

Great! I've always had faith in Chico.

How was it?... "The Great Devil".

Alright.

Well, I am not sure I can tell you, guys.

C'mon, Chico, cut the mystery and tell us already.

Alright, then. I'll burn it all!

Are you joking?

Joking?...

You'll see! They want the street market?

They'll only be left with the ashes.

You can achieve nothing with violence, Chico! Use your head!

The fire could spread and reach the gasoline tanks.

That is where I'll set the fire!

I'll blow up those tanks.

They want our lands? That's what they'll get!

A land covered with ashes!

You're mad.

It'd be the destruction of the entire city. Even your friends will die.

Hold it there!

I'll warn everyone.

Nobody has to die.

Only out of your head could come such a diabolical plan.

I agree with you, man.

That's the only way to let those greedy ones know there're real people around here.

Their money won't be worth a dime.

- Chico, two officers are coming! - Are they close?

They've got things to discuss with at you the precinct, Chico.

- What things? - I don't know.

The chief wants to talk to you. It's

- Private things. - Private?!

I don't even know the chief.

Can't we talk here?

Did you rob the jewelry store?

- Who told you that? - It doesn't matter. You tell us.

There're things we don't do not to offend our friends.

Cut the small talk! You're coming with us.

Let me go! I told you I'm not coming today. Tomorrow I'll be there.

You're coming now! D'you think you scare us?

Let me go, old man!

I'd give everything to know who told them about the robbery.

I know who did.

That miserable Zaza!

Zaza?!

When will we see each other again, Roni?

Listen Eli...

Our journey has reached its end.

You're married.

Wake up from your dream!... Illusions don't last.

Meaning that you like Zaza's dirty cabaret better.

And Maria's filthy body.

Listen... Please, don't say that again.

You're both the same. The world's the same to me.

You know, I had big ambitions in life.

I wanted to own a ship,

to have treasures, to be the king of the world!

But I've never been a gigolo!

Aren't you capable of believing in true love?

It can happen, Roni.

Today was my day.

I'm capable of leaving everything right now.

Listen, Eli...

You'll now go straight to your friends to tell them about your adventure!

I, the sailor who's never dressed up like this.

Maybe yesterday I'd have done that,

but today all's different.

Believe me, Roni! Believe me!

Everything can change!

Eli...

You're just a romantic, without any morals...

Have fun.

Where's she? Maria.

There she is.

Look at you...

I could have expected everything from you, but not being a rich lady's gigolo.

Tropical... silk shirt. How much did you make?

Stop fooling around. We've got to talk.

What? You fool around and then come to let off steam with me?!

Let's dance.

- Do me a favour. - Sure.

- Tell Zaza someone wants to talk to him. - Alright.

That's yours. But don't tell him it's me,

it's a surprise. Thanks.

Oh, Chico, it was you!

I came to get you for a big deal.

I can't leave now, maybe another time.

The guys is at the pier, he's leaving tomorrow morning.

I will help you.

The cabaret is full with customers.

A weed pack, 6,000 cruzeiros!

Are you going to miss this sweet deal?!

- Well, money, is always good. - That's why I came to you; I know you!

No one else, I came to you, Zaza!

Let's get the money downstairs.

- But, isn't it dangerous, Chico? - No, I know the place.

- I can't be long, though. - Don't worry about it.

What's the mystery? Couldn't he have met with us at the cabaret?

Zaza... I wanna tell you a story.

Once upon a time there lived a thug who respected his friends very much.

He'd even steal sometimes to feed those wretches.

- Chico... - Even if the police didn't like him,

all the others did.

But one day, an old coward swine ratted him out to the police.

- Chico... - They were all furious.

The man who used to be good became bad.

And took the old swine in a wheelchair to have a mudbath.

The place he should be in.

Forgive me, Chico!

They made me to talk!

Oh my God, I don't want to die!

On your mother's grave, don't kill me!

Don't talk about my mother! Be a man! Let's go.

I'm a man. I didn't scream.

Stop now! Give me a chance!

Snitches don't deserve a second chance.

Chico, I can't swim!

If you could, I wouldn't have brought you here.

No, Chico! No, Chico!

No! I'll give you anything you want!

- I want nothing, but your life, swine! - Chico, no, no!

Zaza...

Pray. Your time's up.

- I'll wait. - No, Chico, no!

I don't want to die! Go back, Chico! No!

No, Chico!

I don't want, Chico! I don't want to die, Chico!

No, Chico!

Chico!

- Have you seen Chico? - He's inside. Chico!

Give me something to drink.

What? Who called for me?... Oh, it's you, sir.

You've been looking for me?

Chico...

I heard you were going to burn the market. I want to know when.

Any given day, but don't worry: I'll warn everyone.

Who gave you the authority to solve the problems of the market?

And, above all, with fire?

I'll set it on fire, like it or not!

Don't worry, Beto. Not even Chico 'The Devil' doesn't have the guts to do this.

What? I don't the guts to?

They've always thought the market is the the city's intestine.

So, if the belly's dirty, I'll give it a strong laxative.

Burn it! Burn it all!

D'you think he's got the guts to do something like this?

Well, they do call him 'The Devil'... Probably he has.

We have to do something about. He's gone totally insane.

What can we do? Spread panic in the market?!

What if he does nothing?

Let me tell you something.

If you go spreading this rumour, everyone will leave from here!

That's exactly what the sharks want!

They're waiting for everyone to leave, so they can take control of the place.

I'll gather the union guys.

It's a too big responsibility for me to decide on my own. See you.

I won't leave this place.

He can die here, or in another place, it's the same thing.

He can burn it and set those tanks on fire.

And there won't be anyone left to tell the story.

- Let's have a drink, Philosopher. - Now you're talking!

- Mail for Mr. Ernesto. - Thank you.

What's the matter, Ernesto? You've disappeared.

I haven't seen your name in the social column.

- If I may, Mr. Ernesto. - Sure.

It's the third time they've left my name out.

I'll have to react.

I'm under the impression they don't want me anymore.

I don't think so. I'd do the same if I were you.

- Good morning, is Ernesto in? - Yes, he is.

Hi, Eli. How are you?

- How're you? Your family? - Fine.

Edna is always around playing bridge, as you know.

The kids are studying in Europe and everything else is fine.

- Oh, it was you... - Yes, Ernesto.

I'm here on business, intermediating for a friend.

Friends... Always your friends.

She wants a divorce and, as you're an expert in these matters,

she'd want to retain you.

- Do I know this person? - No, I'd be surprised if you did.

Alright, let's come to the facts, then.

The first years of their marriage, everything was fine.

Then a hectic social life started.

Two different worlds... Each of them living in his own.

Every day more adrift from one another.

In the end... total separation.

Coldness... indifference...

Terribly alone,

my friend seeks contact with persons who want to live their lives.

Makes friendships...

Everything was fine until...

Until what?

Until she was invited by a friend to a crazy party.

They dressed up like sluts

and went to a low repute cabaret to see how it was like.

Drinks...

.. indecent dances... arousal...

.. and, in the end, adultery.

I was expecting this. Do I know who she is?

No, Ernesto... You don't know her.

My friend realized her mistakes

and decided to try and save her marriage, at any cost.

But there was nothing she could do.

Her husband had problems too. Similar to hers, even.

That's enough. I think I have everything.

No!

You must hear the whole story.

One day she met a guy who gave her love.

So her life changed in just a couple of hours.

So she decided to get a divorce.

A sad story...

Take this to your friend to sign.

I am very sorry our story had to end like this, Ernesto.

I'll leave soon, but I'll leave an address for any legal matters.

Social injustice is the cause!

Poor people can't be treated like animals!

This street market is yours by right!

If I'll be elected, I'll protect you,

because I was myself poor!

The greedy don't stand a chance with me!

Hmmm... look at you.

While you're laying low, your name keeps popping up in the papers.

You seem very popular.

It seems there're no men left in this street market.

I've already told everyone I'm going to set those tanks on fire.

It'll be every man for himself. The gift for those sharks is here.

Why, Chico? Have you gone mad?

I don't know, but I'm going to burn everything.

But everyone will die, even your friends!

I've already told them, but they don't believe I'll do it.

It's not my fault. Everything's set.

Have you heard?

They've found Zaza's body on the beach.

The police say he was killed. They've already started a search.

- Things will turn out badly! - It was you, Chico!

So what?

Did you know he was the one who ratted on me about the jewelry shop?

Even so... Zaza couldn't defend himself.

That was cowardly. You are a coward!

C'mon! C'mon, do it if you're a man!

It looks like the devil is inside Chico today.

He's going to kill everyone. I'll leave.

I'll hold responsible

all those involved in corruption!

I guarantee those men will vanish. They're only figureheads!

The shores of Sao Joaquim will be a way to buy the people.

I stand for the permanence of the street market on this grounds,

until a decent solution is found

for the four thousand sellers in the market who're listening to me!

Four thousand men they're treating like rats!

They're the rats and they want to buy our consciences!

But we'll only leave here for a better place!

The land is ready to be sold!

The lots will be sold for five billion cruzeiros!

But it won't be that easy!

I'll defend you people in the council!

If you give me your votes,

be sure I'll be a defender of your noble aspirations!

Attention!

This woman is spreading rumours they'll set the tanks on fire.

I beg of you, don't panic!

- Run, Maria, run! He's already lit it! - Oh my God!

Run back!

Stupid gringo! I'll cut you in half!

- You'll kill everyone, fool! - Who cares!

Maria's dead! Let's get that bastard!

Let me go! I'm trying to help you!

Let me go!

- Let's teach him a lesson! - Bastard!

Let me go! Let me go!

Let me go!

Poor Maria...

She died to save all these people.

- Roni. - What is it?

I left my husband and asked for a divorce.

- Why? - To be with you.

We can live at my farm in Ilhéus.

Eli...

D'you think I can forget the sea?

I'll make you forget everything.

Sailors like to die only drown.

You've misunderstood me.

I can't stand the land...

.. and I got used with living from one port to another.

What if I left with you?

There's always trouble,

when a beautiful woman like you gets on a ship.

Only if I were the captain.

Listen, Eli...

I want you to know I felt great being with you.

I'll miss you very much.

But I think you should go back to your husband.

I know life is tough.

But, with a little goodwill, everything will sort out.

For instance...

Who would have imagined Maria would die for these people?

And I'm a good-for-nothing.

Tomorrow, probably, I'll get in trouble yet again.

If these people were capable of making a revolution, I swear I'd stay.

But I've left everything, Roni! You are free.

I want to be free as well.

We'll leave for a place where there's peace.

Far away from everything.

Eli...

You can't be happy running away from life! The world is chaos and trouble!

Life is meaningful only when you fight for it.

Have you ever fought for something in your life?

No... This is the first time.

I'm fighting for happiness.

I've signed on a ship I don't even where is headed.

- I'm leaving tomorrow at six. - Tomorrow?!

- So soon? - Yes.

- Where will you sleep? - The pier, the beach, anywhere.

May I stay with you...

.. until your ship sails away?

Beautiful ship...

I've been to Africa on one just like this.

The on-board service is the best.

Enough, Roni!

Now it's not the time to point out the ship's qualities.

I never thought I'd meet such a cold man.

Show me a little attention.

At least now!

Eli...

Your reactions surprise me.

I've already told you...

.. our romance is like a short sweet breeze blowing through your life?

After calm... the storms come.

And these storms will sink my hopes for happiness.

Eli, don't dramatize this farewell.

This was bound to happen from the first day I met you.

- I'm not the man to stay in one place! - I know, Roni.

But nothing forces you to leave. Nothing's stopping us from being happy.

I know you don't really like me. Not even a bit.

Eli... you're one of the few women who made me see something different.

I have to leave.

But I'll never forget you.

How's it going, mate? Looks like you did pretty well.

But there're women in every port.

- It's time to leave! - Wheres it going?

Different places, London's the destination.

My dear...

Go back to your husband. I'll send you a postcard from London.

Read! Read, and read again!

The heroic life of Street Market Maria,

who gave her life,

and her blood to save the Agua de Meninos street market!

Please read

"The Heroic Life and Death of Maria da Feira!"

The painful drama of the street market sellers.

Maria died to save them.

The sailor ran away leaving the woman on the pier.

The husband forgave her.

And the sharks are still taking control of the street market.

The problems of the street market go on.

The union vows to fight, but the sharks are dominating.

The poor have no consolation

God in Heaven, and 'The Devil' in Hell.

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- THE END -