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NETFLIX PRESENTS

What's the matter?

The police and the army have more and more power.

We grant them power so that they can protect us.

But once they're soaring, who's to protect us from them?

There's a secret plan going around.

They'll say it's something else, but they're going to kill them.

Someone is going to carry it out here.

I don't like what you're implying.

I'm so sorry about the minister's passing.

I understand he was a close friend of yours.

We found your girlfriend, Julia. She's impersonating her sister Sara.

If you work for me, I'll let them live.

I'm here on behalf of Álvaro. Is the child his?

She keeps saying that all children are in danger.

In this house, we all know what this government is capable of.

-Ramón was an enemy for them. -So was Álvaro.

You could become one too.

Absolutely no one is above State security.

Not even a minister.

Minister, get on the floor!!

-Who did this to you? -Those at the medical center.

They said we were unique subjects.

The lady has decided you're in charge of her nephew Sergio.

He's been sick since birth, but the lady is treating him.

I'll do all I can so that your son can grow up

in a place like that country we once had...

which we should have never lost.

MADRID, 25 YEARS EARLIER

I told you. I did, didn't I?

Who would think this was wise?

It'll be dry in a year, that's why we didn't catch anything.

-I see. -The fish have all left.

But saying goodbye to the reservoir is more important

than seeing my first child be born?

It was a month away, it isn't our fault.

Come on, put it all in. Hurry.

Make sure you close it.

-Luis. -What?

You know what.

-Be careful. -Huh?

If you fall in the river, I'll have to raise the kid.

Of course.

But I'd be promoted in the Government, so...

Álvaro, shut up, please. I'm nervous, okay?

You're going to make it in time.

It'll be all right and you'll be an awesome dad.

Yeah, sure. How do you know, huh?

Because you've done a great job with me.

You're the closest I have to a dad.

So, in ten minutes, you'll be holding your child.

Listen to this.

-Álvaro, I'm not in the mood. -Luis, please, trust me.

Jesus, Álvaro.

This song will remind you of the day your first child was born.

Álvaro.

Álvaro?

"Though he's no longer with us, he'll always be remembered."

These are the words spoken by the president

at Álvaro Maiztegui's funeral,

his excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs,

which ended just minutes ago.

The ceremony was attended by top officers

as well as a number of members of all social strata

and many anonymous citizens

who wanted to pay their respects to a man who embodied

this nation's principles and defended them beyond our borders.

NO ONE'S CHILD

DON'T BE AFRAID

BUILD THE FUTURE

REMEMBER THE RAIN

LAUGH AT THEM

AGAINST THE WALL

RIGHTS ARE SEIZED

THE BARRIER

Some hot tea?

Okay.

Thanks.

Hi, Sara.

Hello, sir.

How's everything?

Everything's fine, thanks.

You and I have a pending conversation.

-Don't forget. -Commander, some more sweet wine?

No.

Perfect.

Excuse me.

Have you seen him?

Did you hear from your dad?

I don't know, he may be at the Ministry.

All night long? Without a single phone call?

Dammit, Mom. What can we do?

I'll ask Enrique to send someone to find him.

Excuse me.

Commander, we haven't been introduced. I'm Laura's brother.

-I'm sorry for your loss. -Thanks.

Congratulations by the way.

Congratulations? Why?

I work for the president.

Just another officer, but I've heard the rumors.

What rumors?

There'll be changes to the cabinet and your name is everywhere.

I wouldn't trust rumors.

The more your name comes up, the less chance you have.

The first rule of politics.

What post do these rumors mention?

Vice-president.

Oh.

Then, I'll steal the future vice-president for a moment.

You hadn't told me.

You asked for distance, didn't you?

I need to ask you a favor.

We don't know where Luis is.

And you want me to find out?

Laura...

Laura...

I'm sorry I didn't make it. I'm so sorry.

Don't worry.

Alma told me. I know it was an emergency.

Laura, I have to go and do something important.

I'll come over this evening and be with you.

All right?

Now I'd like to talk to you.

Sure, minister.

You have nothing to tell me?

I'm so sorry... about your friend's accident.

I couldn't tell you at the funeral.

Accident?

Somebody tried to shoot me, was that an accident too?

Excuse me?

-You? -Yes, me.

A government minister, just like Álvaro,

whom you've just buried.

Wow...

All I know is there was a shooting to avoid a terrorist escaping.

But you weren't with her, were you?

What's this about?

Rosa!

Rosa.

Yes, sir.

As soon as the commander leaves, I want you to open all the windows.

I don't want my home to stink of shit.

Yes, sir.

Did he say he was shot at?

Where are you going?

Have you seen him?

I want to check on him.

Now isn't the time.

Luis!

Honey, what's wrong?

You were shot at?

Can you tell me what's going on, please?

I'm okay, relax.

How can I relax?

You think you're fine?

No! You aren't fine! And neither am I!

Do you know the night I had?

Everyone asking about you at the burial, while I acted natural...

You come in like a nutcase, insult the commander...

I'll ask you again:

what's wrong?

We'll talk tonight.

What do you mean tonight? You're leaving again?

Yes. I have to.

-I'll tell you all as soon as I can. -No, now, now.

I demand you tell me now!

You don't tell me everything.

What makes you say that?

How long have we been together?

A lifetime.

That's why I know you've been keeping secrets for weeks.

I don't demand answers.

It's your right to keep things to yourself,

but don't demand what you won't give me.

We'll talk later.

-Dad... -Not now, Iván.

Put that glass away, someone might trip over it.

Dad, please,

you aren't okay...

Neither am I.

Auntie,

are you taking me to the pool?

You promised.

Who gave you permission to come in?

Sergio, sweetie.

-Excuse me, ma'am. -Take him away!

-Yes. -Take him to the pool,

the garden, anywhere...

But it's Saturday, we leave soon.

I don't care! Sara, how much do you want?

What are you worth?

Take him with you.

Of course.

That's best for him.

Let's go, Sergio.

In the last few years, photovoltaic panels were developed...

-and have been adapted... -Go, go.

-For your safety... -Next. Move.

...entry is completely forbidden for those

who haven't passed the mandatory medical checks...

He's the Minister of Health's nephew.

Here's the authorization.

We work at his house.

Take off your glasses.

Go.

Thanks.

Excited to see Marta?

-Very. -Very?

Come on, go.

You look awful.

So? Should I have worn a suit?

Okay, enough bullshit.

You're going to this address.

You need to find a device like the one Navarro will show you.

Is anyone there?

I don't know. If there is, kill them.

No matter who it is.

Did you give my mom her medicine?

Her inhaler and two pill boxes.

Let's go, Navarro.

Here you go.

I'll write it down.

Hi.

Hi.

You're here! That's great!

Good morning, Begoña.

Good morning, Sara.

Hey, who's this boy?

This is the minister's nephew.

Wow, you'll have to look after him.

Is all this yours? Can I take stuff?

Sure. Come and see.

We've got beans, pineapple,

soap, scourers...

Can I eat this?

Sergio, you can't eat that.

Listen.

You're allergic to nuts, remember?

-Are these like pine nuts? -Exactly, sweetheart,

just like them. You can't eat them.

Will you remember?

Want something tasty? Marta, what should he eat?

-Come. -How can I help you?

Yes, yes.

We've got sweets, do you like them?

Yeah.

Hello.

They'll take my baby.

They'll come for our children.

Sniper, on the floor!

How are you doing?

They'll take my baby.

No one will take him.

They'll take our children.

They'll take them from the schools,

the streets and their homes

and parks...

Swings will be empty.

Parents will cry over their children.

Luis.

-Emilia? -Why are you here?

Shit...

I don't know, I don't.

I need to know what happened to my friend.

I might find something to help me here.

And you?

Clara asked me to come.

-There's something she wants me to get. -What is it?

I don't know, Luis.

Files, evidence, something.

I don't know either.

For your safety, have your documentation handy

and show it when asked to do so.

So, Sergio, do you like the real world?

Come on, let's go.

Go.

-What are they playing? -Do you like it?

-How do you dance to it? -I don't know, however you want.

-Come here. -No, no...

-You won't dance with me? -Don't do this to me.

It's just... I haven't danced in years.

It's high time then. Come here.

Dad.

-Yes? -Can I dance with you?

Absolutely.

Let's swap partners. Where's mine?

Sergio.

Sergio?

-What's wrong? -He's gone.

-Sergio. -He's gone?

-He's missing. -Sergio!

-Sergio! -Sergio!

Sergio!

-Sergio. -I'll go look.

Okay. We'll check over here.

-Come on. Sergio! -Sergio!

-Have you seen a boy with glasses? -Sergio!

-Sergio! -Sergio!

Sergio!

Have you seen a boy around here? You haven't?

Have you seen a boy with glasses around here?

Shit...

Sergio!

Sergio?

Sergio!

Sergio!

-Watch out. -Hey!

Stop! Sergio!

-Come on. Come on. -Sorry.

Sorry.

Shit. This can't be real.

Excuse me, have you seen a boy this tall?

-He was alone. -No.

I don't know, lots of people go by.

He's wearing a coat, a blue one, brand new.

Dad.

I can't find him, Hugo, the boy is missing.

-Don't worry. -He's missing.

-Listen, don't worry. -Why?

-They might not be his. -Of course they are.

-Where were they? -Marta found them on the ground.

On the ground? What?

Listen to me, maybe he's in the store.

He got scared and went back there.

-Let's go check. -Yes. Come, sweetie.

Let go of me.

Sergio?

Who are you?

Hey! Hey! You!

Let go of me!

-Where are you going, bastard? -Let go!

-What did you do to him? -Let go!

Are you okay, Sergio?

Hey!

-Are you okay? -Yeah.

-Are you sure? -Yeah.

Shall we?

-Look. -Sergio!

Sergio, sweetie!

-Where was he? -Are you okay?

Are you okay?

-What happened? -They tried to take him.

Look...

Nothing in the bedroom. Have you found anything?

Álvaro's phone, but it's empty. It was wiped clean.

It must have been Clara. She was scared stiff, poor thing.

Emilia, you shouldn't be here. This is dangerous.

I'm here for my granddaughter.

I can't sit back and do nothing.

Okay. Keep the phone at least. If something happens, call me.

No.

Let me help you.

You're 25 years too late.

Will you ever forgive me?

-Emilia... -Yes?

Look.

It's been forced.

We have to go.

Yes, someone was here.

Get your stuff and let's go.

Let's go.

If you find anything...

I'll let you know.

The same goes for you.

Take care.

Yes.

SIGMA APARTMENTS

Good morning.

The lady is upstairs. I'll get her.

-If you'll come this way, please. -Thanks.

Come in.

Smile, Manuelita, please.

Come back soon. I miss you already.

Commander...

Would you look at that?

So? How are they?

They're good. They're playing.

It seems Sergio didn't make a big deal of it.

Must be nice to be a kid. I'm still scared to death.

I'll get it.

-Yes? -Excuse me.

-Do the owners of the store live here? -Hugo, that's him!

The bastard who wanted to take Sergio! Why are you here again?

Okay, okay, okay.

Please, we need to come in for a moment.

-No one is coming in. -We believe our son is inside.

Good afternoon.

-What's all this? -Afternoon, Begoña.

Some friends who came by to say hi.

I see...

Come in, please. Come in.

Have a nice day.

-You too, darling. -Bye.

It's good to see you.

I couldn't apologize for this morning.

It's fine.

I've come for something much more serious.

Don't scare me.

Alma, I regret to tell you this,

but... you need to understand why I'm telling you.

Tell me, please.

We've got reasons to believe Luis,

your husband, has doubts about the Government and the system.

Impossible.

Luis loves the president, he'd give his life for this country.

This apartment, where your husband is,

was Álvaro's, your deceased friend,

the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

This is where his lover lived.

It wasn't just a fling. They were in love.

She was pregnant.

This apartment wasn't just a love nest...

They conspired in it.

Álvaro was a traitor.

Stop it.

Do you know this woman?

A bit.

Yes.

They've been friends for years.

She also has a record.

Do you know why Luis wasn't at Álvaro's funeral?

He was helping that girl, Álvaro's lover,

to flee the country.

He knew we were after her.

I don't understand.

It's as if you were talking about a stranger, someone else...

Keep them.

No, I don't want them.

I'll fix this.

Luis is upset, he doesn't know what he's doing.

He must think he's helping his dead friend.

I'll talk to him.

Mom. Sorry.

-Yes, honey? -Are you busy?

No.

I was just leaving.

I'll visit Laura this afternoon, okay?

That's nice.

Mom, that man...

That man...

has just done us a huge favor.

No, no, sorry. That's impossible.

He lives in Sector 1 with his family. We work for them.

I'm sure it's him, I can feel it.

-Let us see him, please. -Please, sit down.

-Relax. -Let us see him.

We won't tell him anything. We lost him six years ago.

Our older son suddenly got really sick.

We took him to the hospital. They said he got the bug.

They did tests on us too

and told us we had to take Juan, our younger son,

to make sure he was okay.

Did he have the virus?

He never came out.

They said they'd died. Both of them.

We couldn't see them.

We went home without them.

Without our children.

The older one was sick, but little Juan was fine.

My dad recognized him in the store.

-Just like my son when he was younger. -Can I see him?

I'll know if it's him.

He's got big brown eyes.

And his sight is bad in one eye.

He's got a flat nose and is allergic to almonds.

And he's got two big moles behind his ear.

Please.

Dad.

Would you like a drink?

-What are you doing here? -Just hanging out.

Give me the bottle. Give it to me.

Now get out of the car.

Come on.

Come on, up.

Jesus... Get out.

What?

What?

No?

All right, come on.

Iván, will you ever change?

You won't last long this way.

I'm a piece of shit, Dad.

I'm a piece of shit.

I loved Álvaro...

I loved him so much...

I never told him because he didn't love me.

Stop, don't say stupid things.

Álvaro loved you... like you were his own son.

He saw your birth.

We got there just in time.

You came out a month before your due date.

The only time I was on time.

No, coming a month early is not on time, being on time is different.

Off we go.

Come on. Up.

We had gone fishing, you know?

-Fishing? -Yeah.

Did you catch anything?

Well, yeah.

A baby shark.

A baby shark...

They say sharks are dangerous, but that's not true.

The thing is, they're more sensitive and when they're in danger, they strike.

Right?

-Come on. -Dad...

The commander...

Enrique... was with Mom.

Don't trust him. He wants to destroy you.

-Okay, let's go. -Be careful.

Come on.

-Hi, kids. -Hi.

Hi.

Hi.

Are you playing?

-Yeah. -Yeah.

-What are you doing, sweetie? -It's nothing.

You're so cute.

Hello.

What are you playing?

Hey, she said hello to you.

Hi.

-Hi. -Want to play?

Yeah.

You have to put this here.

Oh, it fell.

Now... like this.

I need to talk to you.

I don't want it to be this way.

Beyond love, family, everything...

We were always a team, weren't we?

-A good team. -Alma...

I need a few days.

A few days? What for?

I don't think Álvaro died in an accident.

I need to know what happened.

I understand, but...

they say Álvaro was involved in fishy business,

conspiracy, he didn't believe in the president or the project.

-Who said that? -Doesn't matter.

It does matter.

It's very easy to destroy a person.

I've known Álvaro for over 30 years.

You've known him a long time too.

Do you think he could do something immoral or unfair?

-I don't know. -No.

I don't trust people as much as you do.

Honey, listen to me.

I'm begging you,

I'm pleading.

Think about your family,

don't get us in trouble.

I'll do all I can to leave you out of it.

Out of it?

What do you mean out of it?

There is no out of it, Luis!

-Calm down! -I can't!

I've been supporting you for years!

I've spent years by your side, backing you up!

You had everything you ever needed!

Everything.

Now, it's my turn!

This is my moment! Mine!

My new post.

I've fought so hard...

It's a position of trust given to me by the president.

If they don't trust you or think you're in some mess...

What should I do?

Don't destroy it all, honey.

Think about your family.

Forget about Álvaro's death and let's move forward.

Don't answer.

Look at me.

Let's have dinner, some wine...

No.

No what?

I won't forget.

I won't stop looking into his assassination.

Or forgive those who killed him.

One more, one more.

Hey...

Look at him. He's doing it.

-Look at this... -Here, here. Okay, a crest.

-Where is it? -Here.

You put the crest on.

Let's see...

-Okay. -Now it's ready.

-Okay, let's see, let's see. -Let's see.

It breaks my heart, Hugo.

Why would they steal the boy?

-Why? -No idea, I don't know.

But we have to take him back or they'll ask questions.

Yes, yes.

Excuse me.

-This way. Put this one on. -Sorry.

Can you come here a second?

-Yeah, sure. -Yes.

Don't let that police officer leave, okay?

I'm a chicken. The chicken flies in the car.

It's him.

Listen a second, it's getting late.

If we don't take him back, the family he's living with will worry.

No. The boy isn't going anywhere, he's staying with us.

It took us over five years to find him.

You can't take him again, he's our son.

I get it. We also have a daughter and know what it feels like.

We'll help you, but not this way. It's important.

-All right? -No, dammit! No way.

They stole our child.

He's coming with us.

Okay, okay. Hold on.

Just a second. The boy lives at a minister's house.

The Minister of Health,

and if you don't let us return him, you'll end up in jail.

-Don't you get it? -Move.

Hey, take it easy.

-Put that away. -Out of my way!

-Dammit... -Sara, open up. It's me, Begoña.

I know you're there, open up right now.

Listen. That woman is the block's informer.

I know the minister and we get on well.

If I explain, he'll understand.

But...

You need to trust me.

Please.

You want your son back?

Then let him go.

Otherwise, you won't see him again.

Sara, open up now or I'll call the police!

Put that away.

Do it.

What took you so long?

Begoña, we were playing with the kids and didn't hear you.

How are you, Begoña?

Hi.

The curfew starts soon. You'll have to take him home, right?

Yes. We were just leaving.

Help me.

Everything's collapsing.

Allow me.

He won't listen to me, he doesn't care. Not about my children or me.

Alma, Alma, he's a weak man.

And you love him, in a way. I respect you for that.

-Would you like a drink? -Water, please.

Is that your dad?

He's a son of a bitch.

A drunk.

He made my mom leave us... forever.

I have him there so I don't forget why I ache here.

So much that it chokes me.

I'm so sorry.

I can only forget when I'm with you...

Alma,

I'll take care of you

and your family.

I swear I'll do all I can so that he doesn't get killed.

I promise.

But you should leave him.

Very good. Add some pepper, they like it a lot.

All identical slices, okay?

Good evening, Rosa.

Hello.

Hi, sweetie, how did it go?

Let me see.

Ouch! What are you doing?

Nothing, love.

Just checking you didn't catch anything.

Come on! It looks good.

Take him to his room until dinner.

Rosa, where are the masters?

They're out.

I see...

When are they coming back?

Don't worry, I'll just call them and ask.

Servants are top priority.

I need to talk to the minister.

It'll have to be on Monday, there's no one here.

I see.

Hey, let's go.

-What? -We're leaving.

You're coming to sleep over at our house.

Do you want to go see Marta or not?

-Yes! -Okay then. Let's go.

Let's go.

You're so sleepy now.

Sleep tight.

Kisses.

Handsome.

-My goodness. -You're so cute.

-You know what you did? -Álex.

What?

Goodnight.

-How could you? -You're making me...

-We couldn't leave him there. -What do you mean?

Will you be quiet?

You did the right thing. You did what you had to.

Julia, Hugo, why don't you go out and get some fresh air?

It'll do you good, okay?

I'll stay with the kids.

Álex is here too.

Good idea.

Yes. It'll do me a lot of good.

Go.

I didn't think it through, I acted on impulse.

I saw him there by himself and couldn't help it.

-I couldn't leave him. -Relax, stop thinking about it.

We'll call the minister in the morning. We're risking our jobs.

Why would they do that to those parents?

WHITE ELEPHANT

What is it?

Jesus, this was an awesome dive.

-Sure, the White Elephant. -You knew it?

Of course.

You know I fell for your sister here?

-My sister in a place like this? -I swear.

I didn't expect that from her.

That was when they started to forbid live music, but not all of it.

-The stuff that annoyed the Government. -Yes.

A friend, who left me hanging

by the way, told me a clandestine band was playing.

What were they called?

Juan...

Juan...

Juan Estereotipo y los Malajes.

Honestly, I can't remember a single song by them.

But I do remember seeing your sister

dancing freely on the floor,

as if she didn't care what people might think.

Funnily enough,

I saw her dance many times after that,

but never like that night.

Yeah.

She was gorgeous.

I was staring at her all night long.

And when I got up the courage to talk to her...

Police!

The police!

I ran into her one day and got her a coffee

and we were always together after that.

It's funny, huh?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I shouldn't have talked about her like that.

No, that's not it. Everything is fine.

-Then what is it? -Nothing.

What?

It was you...

The girl I saw dancing here that night wasn't your sister, it was you.

Julia...

What does that matter now, Hugo?

What matters is what happened afterward...

don't you think?

-Okay, let's go home. -No.

I'll stay here for a while. You go ahead.

Are you sure?

Yes, I'm fine, yes. Everything is fine.

Luis?

Emilia...

You had to get your way with the phone, huh?

I couldn't give up so easily.

Sorry, Emilia,

perhaps it's a bit late to call.

No.

I was going through the bags

and I couldn't find anything.

Clothes, bills...

Well,

we'll have to keep searching.

Yes.

Did you find anything?

No. Nothing, just music.

Can you hear it?

Yes.

It's nice too.

Yes.

It is.

Grandma?

Luis, my granddaughter needs me.

Talk to you soon.

Goodnight, Emilia.

Goodnight, Luis.

Carlos, sweetheart...

My love, are you okay?

I'm okay.

-What is it? Why are you here? -Here, look at this, it's important.

Marta is in danger.

-What? -Okay, see you tomorrow.

And do as I say, you'll be glad you did.

-Hold on. -I have to go.

I love you. I always will.

Hello, Sara.

Good evening, Begoña.

Hey, where's the minister's child? Is he where he should be?

Yes, we dropped him off, poor thing.

-Very good. -Yeah.

-Okay then. -Get some rest.

-You too, honey. -Goodnight.

-Goodnight. -Goodnight, Begoña.

Bye.

UNIQUE SUBJECTS

Unique subjects.

-They're all children. -Yes, but why are they there?

Sergio...

What the hell is this?

Oh my God,

Marta.

Jesus.

You're fired. Don't ever come back.

She's a bitch!

A group of parents were looking for their missing children.

They said they were taken from hospitals

and they were assured that they were dead.

I know those kids.

We increased the dose, but more than half died.

We'll need to get more kids.

Many more.

One of them was my son.

Some people say they're Sergio's parents.

Juan, that's his real name,

right?

You say things from a different planet.

Yes, one where people love and respect each other.

Julia left many days ago.

You're a bastard! Let us past, please. Manuela!

Take whatever and leave!

As you wish.

They won't take Marta from me again.

What's best for a child is to be with their parents,

always.

-What do you know? -Those kids might be alive.