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Northless

Are you the guy from Oaxaca?

Name?

Pedro Jimenez.

Pedro Jimenez.

Look here, Pedro.

Eleuterio Martinez.

Look here.

Are you the child's mother?

Dionisio Martinez.

MISSING

MISSING

NORTHERN TEMPORARY HOSTEL

Hello...?

Hello...?

Hello...?

Can I help you, ma'am?

All right.

They go over there...

There's more garbage over here.

Wait there...

How are you?

Good evening, Don Asensio

Fine, thank you.

Thanks.

He's helping me out...

The food was really good.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

What's your name?

Andres...

Garcia.

Like the artist?

No...

I don't know him.

My name is Ela and he's Asensio.

Where are you from?

Oaxaca.

Are you going to cross the border?

When are you planning to cross?

As soon as possible.

I need someone who can help me here.

Do you know where the hostel is?

Yeah...

You can get a cot there.

So?

Will I see you tomorrow morning?

Good morning, Madam.

Sit down.

Open the door.

Get the fruit and put it back there.

You should talk to Asensio tomorrow.

He doesn't have regular work for you...

but he may help you find something at the meat market.

So, you can have more work.

Sleep here if you want,

and take a shower...

so we can start early tomorrow.

Thank you, Madam.

Don't call me "Madam". Call me Ela or ma'am.

But not "Madam", that sounds pretty dumb.

Are you looking for me?

What's up?

Well, it's not true. I can't give you any work.

We just need people to mop and load the cattle into the trucks.

I can do that.

But in the afternoon.

Just so you know, there's no payment.

The drivers may tip you, but that's up to them.

Well, then I'll see you later.

Thanks.

Candies, gum, cigarrettes...

Thank you, Mister.

Have you had dinner yet?

Yes, thank you very much.

Sit down.

I'd rather go to sleep.

Ok then.

Good morning.

Wash your face and let's go.

There's a clean shirt in the bathroom, put it on.

Good night.

Good night.

Go inside for a six pack of beers.

Tell them to add it to my account.

Take one and open another for me.

What are you waiting for? Go on.

Wait a minute, Miss Ela.

Like them?

Peanuts?

Of course I do.

Where are you from?

From Apasco.

Near Loma de la Pastora.

Close to San Ysidro Yododeñe.

Is it close to the sea?

No, just mountains.

Are you married?

Yes.

Any children?

A boy and a girl.

What are their names?

The girl is Carolina.

Same as her Mom?

My wife's name is Angelina.

We named her Carolina because her Godparents wanted to.

And why did they choose Carolina?

Because they lived in that State for years...

Are you going to visit them?

And the boy?

Well, we named him Jonathan because my wife liked that name.

But I never liked that fucking name.

Why not?

I don't know.

And what name did you like?

Christopher, like my friend's son.

And you, are you married?

Do you think I'd be here if I was married?

Andres, go play some music.

And if you tell me you don't know any, I'll have them kick you out.

Long time I haven't heard that.

I'm glad you like it, Miss.

Damn, I told you to call me Ela.

All right, Ela.

And why Ela?

Is that your name or nickname?

My name's Heladia

but everybody calls me Ela.

It should be written with two "l"

but if it were, it would be pronounced "Ella".

Listen, Andres, say no and you can go to hell.

Do you want some bread?

Yes, thank you.

You can call me Andres.

Miss Cata...

I want to ask you for a favour.

I just want to know if I offended you

or if I've acted impolite.

It seems that you can't stand me.

Is that true?

I don't like people...

who talk to me with such familiarity.

And who look at things they shouldn't.

I'm sorry for being so familiar with you.

And if I saw those things it was because they were hanging there.

It'll just be one.

May I?

How're you doing?

Hi, Asensio.

Sit down.

Andres?

Do you still wanna cross?

Yeah.

Why don't you let him decide?

I just want to help.

That's why he's here, isn't it?

Yes.

Andres, you don't have to go.

We can get you a job here in Tijuana.

There's plenty of work here.

You may not get rich, but at least there's work.

Thank you, Miss Ela.

But the sooner the better.

Otherwise I'll get very attached to this place.

I have never said this before.

I've been told the border patrol isn't that tough here...

So if you want to cross without a Coyote...

think about doing it here.

It's about eight hours from here.

The route is safe...

at least that's what they tell me.

So? Are you up for it?

To tell you the truth...

if you say it's safe... 177 01:54:02:14 01:54:04:12 let's do it.

But...

But...

Can you drive me here again?

Tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks for everything Miss Ela.

I gotta go.

Ok Andres, whatever you want.

Before I leave,

please forgive me...

I didn't mean to offend you.

I'm sorry.

And... I'm really leaving.

Listen, Don...

Is there any guarantee I'll get across?

Hey Andres, nobody's forcing you.

If you don't want to, don't do it...

But I don't think Ela will take you back.

And Miss Ela?

She went to San Diego, she'll be back on Monday.

There's coffee on the stove.

Thanks.

Have you had some yet?

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

And the cactus?

You were lucky again.

Mr. Asensio told me it was a safe road.

There are no safe roads here, Andres.

Two of my cousins are missing.

They haven't returned them.

I would've stayed here,

but I'm running out of money,

and now I'm stuck here.

And I owe my cousins money.

How much do you owe them?

Like, three thousand five hundred dollars...

They gave it to me to cross.

But what crossing?

Why pay if you haven't crossed the border?

They made the deal there, but you're still here.

Well, that's what I owe... up till now.

No, here's impossible.

Good evening...

Do you smoke?

No, I don't like cigarettes. Do you?

No.

Well, sometimes...

My husband used to smoke.

Are you married?

Yes.

We got married before coming here.

He crossed first...

but he was returned three times all beaten up.

He crossed the fourth time when a Coyote helped him.

And what are you doing here?

When are you leaving?

He told me he was going to call

when he had set everything up.

Miss Ela was also married, wasn't she?

Yes.

Her husband also crossed.

Miss Ela said he came back...

but he was very quiet, he wouldn't say anything.

He left her some money, which she used to open the warehouse.

And he left?

Yes, but he went to Canada.

And Miss Ela doesn't know anything else about him.

Same as my husband.

I don't think he's coming back to get me.

No.

He must be working...

and his employer won't let him go.

Sometimes employers are mean...

No Andres, don't try to comfort me.

It's not his employer, or his work.

It's been three and a half years.

That son of a bitch is not coming back.

My uncle saw him in Atlanta.

He pretended he didn't know him.

And he was with another woman.

Why don't you cross with me?

So we can keep each other company.

But you are married Andres...

Yes...

but I meant that you could come with me...

and then you could look for your husband.

Besides, how do you know I'm married?

When you came back...

you fell asleep...

and I washed your pants, because they were dirty.

And then, I found your family's photo.

And who took off my pants?

Asensio... I think

I don't know, they just gave them to me.

I wasn't there when they took them.

And why were you checking and looking at my stuff?

Well, you never washed your pants.

You only washed your shirt three times.

But that's for women,

why should I do that?

That's true.

Don't you have a woman here, in Tijuana?

That's the worst thing of all.

I'll be right back.

Listen Andres...

I want to apologize for the road I told you to take.

I was told that it was a safe route.

That's what they told me.

And who told you that?

Well...

I don't remember.

Ok.

Don't worry...

later on.

Do you want a beer?

Andres, grab a few beers from the fridge.

Cheers!

Look...

When my husband tried to cross...

he wanted to do it in a different way.

He had everything ready.

But at the end he settled things with a Coyote.

And I want to share it with you.

Maybe it can work for you.

Do you trust me?

For sure.

I'm giving it to you.

Take it or leave it,

that's up to you.

Back...

18 Inches.

Back... 18 Inches.

Arm...

13 Inches.

Arm 13 Inches. Forearm?

- Good night, see you tomorrow. - Good night, Don Asensio

I need someone who can help me.

I can't do everything.

What about Cata?

I wish I could. But I have to go.

Maybe you can come visit me some day.

Besides, I owe my cousins.

Right when you leave...

the minute you cross the line, you go to hell.

You're stubborn, you don't owe your cousins anything.

Is everyone as stubborn as you, back where you're from?

Do whatever you want, Andres.

Thanks for everything, Cata

I haven't asked you why you are doing this.

It doesn't matter.

Please tell me, I'd like to know.

I'm telling you that it doesn't matter.

Thanks anyway.

You're welcome, Andres

Under my cot, I left two boxes...

one for you and the other one for Ela.

Please give it to her.

Since when do you call her by her name?

Careful...

Back...

Left, left...

That's it.

Take this.

Ok?

Ok.

This side is ready.

Do you really think this will work?

Well, we have to wait and see.

What? Does it look too bad?

No.

Just keep your head down.

Who would think I would cross like this?

But, when I can get some money...

Put your head inside and don't talk.

Now say something.

What do you want me to say?

hank you very much. 356 02:25:37:06 02:25:39:00 Wait.

Now.

Take care of yourself, Andres

Hey Cata...

Cata...

Cata!