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Let's go, Wellington.

Wait there.

Freedom!

So, what did she say?

Your parents moved earlier this year. She doesn't know where.

Didn't they leave a number?

No.

They didn't.

Let's go to the shelter.

Until an adult can sign your release papers.

I'm not going there, ma'am.

- You're not locking me up again. - It's not a jail.

You need resources to look for your parents.

You have no internet access.

What are you gonna do?

Let me stay here.

I can't go back without an adult's signature.

I am an adult!

Another adult, Wellington.

Wellington!

They just disappeared.

I went to the salon where your mom worked but she'd gone.

They haven't collected their mail, and didn't leave an address.

They disappeared.

Want a coffee, kid?

Thanks, but I have to go.

What do you mean? Go where?

To find my parents.

Where, Wellington?

Look, I signed this form,

but I don't want any trouble.

You won't have any trouble, ma'am. Don't worry.

Are you sure you won't come in? You can sleep on the sofa tonight.

Okay, hang on a minute. I'll get you a jacket.

In that t-shirt,

you won't be able to stand this cold.

See if it fits.

My boyfriend left it here.

Sleepy, huh?

Feeling at home?

Huh, kid?

Fucking asshole!

Well I never!

No way. I don't believe it!

- How are you? - I'm really not great.

Look. Someone stole my phone and gave me this.

Well, look who's here.

You disappeared, girl.

You weren't on social media, or at any parties. What happened?

I was at my aunt's, out of town.

Right. That's not what I heard.

People were saying you were in jail, girl.

Don't start, David!

What?

I want to know why he disappeared.

What happened? Did you really set your school on fire?

I didn't start any fires.

This queen's a good liar.

My cousin goes there, she said five people died.

The whole place burnt to the ground.

So tell me, is it true a teacher burnt to death?

What?

Nobody fucking died. People are making shit up.

You liar. There's no point denying it.

Everyone knows. It was in the papers.

In the papers?

- So show me. - Oh, I will.

David, you are the world's most annoying queen.

Get out of here. God, what a bitch.

- Get some! - You're so annoying!

Always throwing shade!

Look!

Hey, Zika.

Hi, princess.

- All good? - I'm not doing great today.

You know my friend Wellington?

Wellington? Pleased to meet you.

Tell me, Zika.

Do you happen to have a spare phone for me?

What?

You have a bunch of phones. Don't you have one for me?

A bunch of phones? Who do you think I am?

Everyone's a saint today.

No, it's just that some junkie stole my phone and gave me a black eye.

I need a phone for work.

Go on, help me. Please!

You're making a scene.

No I'm not. I know my rights.

You have one price for men and another for women.

You're causing trouble. Shall I come out there?

It says "consumer rights" up here. It's my right to come in!

Can't you read? Full price for women, discount for men.

- You're a woman, right? - Want to see my ID?

No, just pay up.

Pay 50 reais to get into this tacky cinema?

We set the prices, not you. If it's tacky, don't come in.

We set the prices here, you don't.

In that case, I'll post about this shit,

and no one will come here again.

- Sure, go ahead. - I'll call my girlfriends.

We'll knock this place to the ground.

You don't know what I'm capable of, darling.

I have a blade under my tongue.

Hey, ticket guy! Check out my eye!

- We're the Close Certo! - I'll get you in there!

Want some fun?

Evening.

Good evening.

- Want to touch it? - Yeah.

Go on then.

You like it?

Do you have any cash?

No.

Nothing at all?

Nothing at all.

Then keep walking.

I'm working, kid. Go on.

It's 4 a.m. We're closing.

- Take care. - Thanks.

Sorry about earlier.

No worries.

- Was it your first time here? - Yeah.

Those kids were causing chaos. Were you with them?

No, I wasn't.

Sure you weren't.

- Come on, tell the truth. - Really.

I just came to have fun.

You're cute, you know.

Why don't you start working?

As what?

"As what..." As an escort.

You'd earn good money here.

You think so?

I do.

Nice to meet you. Ronaldo.

Wellington.

I have a friend who'd love to watch us fuck.

He's a voyeur. Know what that is?

I don't want any trouble.

Who mentioned trouble?

I have high-end clients, man.

You think I hang around on street corners?

Look at me.

How old do you think I am?

Tell me.

I'm 42.

And in full working order.

Kids your age can't keep up with me.

If you say so.

How old are you?

18.

And you're out this late?

Where are your parents?

I don't know. I don't live with them.

Did you run away from home?

No, I didn't.

They ran away from me.

My dad's a police officer.

He never accepted me.

This is Allan, my son.

He just turned 13.

Handsome like his dad, right?

Does he live with you?

No. I live alone.

Strike a pose.

I'll send it to that voyeur.

He loves watching me fuck young boys like you.

Yeah?

Show me a picture of him.

Why? You'll be fucking me, not him.

Isn't that what you wanted?

Well? Isn't it?

Eat up.

Morning.

What's this?

That was my brother.

He got mad when I took his bike without telling him.

He was throwing bottles at me, and a shard got me here.

I needed eight stitches.

That was dangerous.

He could have hit your jugular.

There's one on my back, too.

Can you see it?

Was that him too?

No.

I got that one at school.

This guy always called me a fairy.

I wanted to teach him a lesson.

I stood up, he grabbed his compass, and stuck it in my back.

There's one on my head, too.

Where did you get that?

At the Fundação Casa, the youth detention center.

How long were you in there?

Nearly two years.

What did you do?

- Some guys... - Don't say anything.

Did you kill someone?

Of course not.

Come here.

Come on.

Let's sleep. Come on.

What time is it?

1 p.m., Saturday.

You slept for ages.

Where's the bathroom?

Downstairs, but it's always occupied.

If you want a pee, go in the street.

I'd like to take a shower.

Grab that towel on the table.

It's dry.

Wellington.

After your shower,

put this on.

Remember Macedo? The voyeur I told you about?

He likes you.

Go on.

Give your butt a good wash!

What's your name?

Cléber.

Cléber...

Nice name.

How old are you, Cléber?

18.

18, really?

Tell the truth. There are no cops here.

I am telling the truth.

How old do you think I am?

Make yourselves comfortable.

Kiss him, Ronaldo.

- Is he a good kisser? - Really good.

Fuck him, then.

What happened, man? Talk to me!

- What happened, kid? - You lied to me.

What do you mean, I lied? What did I do?

You said he wouldn't join in.

What did he do that was so bad?

Talk to me, man.

- What did he do that was so bad? - He humiliated me!

Macedo humiliated you?

You can't imagine some of the guys I've had to fuck.

All the weirdos and the perverts.

Stop being a baby.

Stop being a baby.

- Is that too tight? - No.

Left, slowly, turn the punch.

Just jabs. That's it.

Lift your heel on your back foot.

Move your hips.

Come on, move your hips.

It's one movement. That's right.

Now on the punchbag. Go on.

Don't stop moving your hips.

Left, right.

1-2, 3-4.

Keep your guard up.

- You're dead, right? - Fuck yeah.

You have to negotiate first.

What you'll do, for how much, for how long.

Don't let them cheat you.

Cold water, for your circulation.

Fuck!

What's our aim?

To make the client cum quickly.

- And then? - Get out of there!

Well, look who's here.

Hey, Mozart. How's it going?

You're always hiding in corners.

Mysteries are solved in the dark. Isn't that so?

I don't know.

- Who's this? - Let me introduce you.

- This is Cléber. - Baby.

What?

Baby.

Baby?

Baby, Baby...

Well, isn't your friend handsome?

Come into the light so I can see you.

Turn around.

- Nice ass. - You like it?

And that lovely mouth.

You're not one of those that won't kiss?

No, I'm not.

You have to use what God gave you.

Nipple play doesn't really do it for me.

- No? - No.

Okay.

That's it.

You're not hard.

Keep going.

Wellington, do you like eggs?

Yeah.

You're burning up.

Here. Put this under your arm.

Drink this.

Slowly. It's really hot.

Want to take a break from all this?

Sure.

Okay. Take a few days off.

Until you feel better.

You have to keep busy, Baby.

You have to keep moving, or the world will come along

and swallow you.

What did they say?

She doesn't work there anymore.

She left São Paulo and...

moved to Salto.

My dad's from there.

I got her phone number.

Call her.

Go on, kid. Call her.

Hello?

Hi Mom. It's me.

How are you?

I went home but I couldn't find you.

Where are you living?

No, Mom.

I don't need anything. I'm good.

Where are you? I'll come visit.

I miss you.

She wants to speak to my dad.

I don't need to see him. I want to see you.

I get it, Mom.

I'll come when he's out. I don't want to see him.

Coming!

Already? I thought you'd come later.

Hello.

How are you? We've already eaten.

This is Priscila, mother of my son.

What's up, son?

Ronaldo's always talking about you.

Good or bad?

- All good. - It'd better be.

Jana!

Get out of your burrow, we have a guest.

I'm coming!

Hey.

This is Jana, my wife.

This is Baby, Ronaldo's friend.

Nice to meet you. I'm Jana.

- Your friend's so good-looking. - Yeah?

I got you guys a gift too.

Did you find what I wanted?

Ronaldo!

You nailed it.

- It's good stuff. - Oh yeah.

- Grab a chair. - Who does he look like most?

His mom or his dad?

His mom, of course.

Your friend got the right answer.

Do you know how to finger coil?

I used to do it for my mom.

Come do it for me, then.

I need good vibes. If you're going to do my hair.

Jana.

Baby's mom is a hairdresser. She had a salon in República.

Oh yeah?

- What's your mom's name? - Rose.

She worked in the Nova Barão gallery.

On the second floor?

The green one, up the escalator.

Yeah, Regina's salon. She's been there for years.

My mom worked there.

Hey, I think I know your mom.

Is she tall, with long blond hair?

No.

She's short, with curly hair.

Jana thinks she knows everyone. She never forgets a face.

Well, she's been around. She used to be a hooker.

Don't talk like that in front of the boy.

I'm used to it, Mom.

Hey, lady. Want some coke?

Hey man, nice hair. Want some coke?

Hey, want some coke?

Got any cocaine?

How much?

Give me another baggie.

- It's the last one. - Hand it over.

Here. Go buy more from Torres.

Hey.

Come in.

We sold all the coke. Ronaldo sent me to get more.

Okay.

How much do you want?

- I'll take four. - Is that all?

- More, surely? - I'll take six.

It's good, right?

What is?

When it sells so quickly.

Take a seat. Relax.

I have to get back to help Ronaldo.

Ronaldo will be fine. Chill out for a bit.

Take your jacket off.

Do you want to smoke with us?

What are you smoking?

Something that's good for kissing.

Come over here.

Come on.

There you go.

Don't worry, you'll feel it soon.

Give me another baggie.

I don't want you smoking that shit.

You'll become a homeless junkie.

Stinking, with no teeth. Do you want that?

- It wasn't crack. - Meth is rich people's crack.

You'll need plenty of cash to buy that shit.

Come on, give it to me.

How much do you weigh?

60 kilos.

I weigh more than double that.

Do you want to lie on me?

- I'll squash you. - Try it. I'm strong.

Tell me...

Have you ever been in love?

You have?

- I think so. - Who with?

Help me with the laundry.

What's GHB made from?

Airplane oil.

High-end stuff.

How do you take it?

Get a bit of this, and dilute it with soda or water,

so you don't burn your mouth.

Here.

These little bottles are nice.

I'll have more tomorrow.

Thanks, Torres.

- Do you take it in one go? - One dose an hour.

Don't mix it with alcohol or K.

- Why? - You'll lose your client.

Where are you going?

To a party, at Mamba.

Why don't you go on Grindr?

It's easier to sell on there.

Nobody sells at parties anymore.

I don't like apps.

You never know who the other person is. I prefer it face-to-face.

Why don't you teach this old fag how to use the internet?

Drop it, Torres.

Baby, go get us some change.

- In a bit. - No, you'll go now.

Go.

Go on. Your man is telling you to.

Are you trying to get between us?

I didn't know you were exclusive.

Baby is with me, Torres.

He works with me.

What if I pay?

What if I pay him?

We're about to start!

Dude.

I have to move out.

I can't take it anymore.

My mom saying my friends are all gangsters,

that she's gonna call the cops.

- I wouldn't put it past her. - Fuck.

I'll see if there's room at the guest house.

Great.

I have to move out soon.

Hey, listen to this. I'm seeing an older guy, he owns a restaurant.

He said he could help with rent.

- How much are you paying there? - 700.

But some are cheaper.

He'll pay up to 400.

Check out this watch.

He gave it to me last week.

My mom thought I stole it.

- He's in the palm of your hand, huh? - He sure is.

We're going to Bailão tonight.

If you want to come.

Don't flirt with him, with that cheeky smile.

Baby.

Did you get the change?

- Let's get to the party. - Not tonight.

What? We're going together.

I'm seeing my friends.

What? We have to work. Come on.

- You heard him. - I'm not talking to you.

I'm talking to you, Grandpa. Didn't you hear him?

- Grandpa? - That's right.

I'm not your grandpa. You looking for trouble?

That's the way it is. We work together. You're coming with me.

No!

We're always working.

Can't I see my friends?

Do you know what will happen if I'm arrested again?

Come on, let's go.

- Come on, kid! - Fuck, I said no!

I am a real commentator No one will get bored here

Let's go somewhere quieter.

Sure.

What's up?

Who's that guy?

A friend.

I'm talking to you, Baby. Why are you walking away?

Is he paying you?

No, it's free.

- Come with me. - No, I won't.

Come with me! I'm telling you to.

Stop pushing me!

Leave the kid alone!

What's going on?

Just some crazy drunk. Let's go.

Morning.

Nice house.

Do you like it?

Well, it's big.

Don't you get lonely?

No.

I moved here with my daughters.

They're grown-ups now, adults.

One's married. The other lives nearby with her mom.

You're a restless sleeper.

Am I?

You spoke a lot, turning over all night.

You only stopped when I held you.

I could hear your heart beating.

When I was married to a woman,

I was always sneaking off to pick up men in bathrooms.

Men were just for sex,

not for relationships.

Your generation is much luckier.

It's a lot easier for you.

It's not easy for everyone.

That may be so.

I had to wait a long time to have a real relationship with a man.

I was already a pain in the ass by then.

Demanding.

To be with a guy, they have to...

really turn me on.

Or I have to think it could get serious.

I want to buy one of those for my birthday.

I need a new phone too.

When's your birthday?

Next Sunday.

That's soon! We could go for dinner.

You start.

I'm thinking of visiting my family in Rio.

Have you ever been?

No, never.

- Do you like going to the beach? - Yeah.

My parents often took me to Santos.

Santos isn't a beach.

I'm talking about spending your birthday in Rio.

We could drive.

There's a spot I love on Praia da Reserva.

You're cheating.

Can I delete your photos?

Sure.

You can reset it. I've saved everything.

Wellington.

Fuck, Wellington. Don't you recognize me?

Look at your clothes! You playboy.

Do you like them?

Damn, man...

Hi.

Cléber.

Alê.

Check it out.

I thought I'd never see you again.

People only call when it's bad news.

That sucks.

Did you hear about Ryan?

No. What happened?

Apparently he got caught again.

Last week.

What for?

No one knows.

But he's in big trouble.

He's of age now. He'll go to a real prison.

When were you going to tell me you'd been in prison?

Or weren't you going to?

Of course you weren't.

Is there anything else you've forgotten to tell me?

Fuck you, man.

I'm leaving.

Are you sure?

Leave the phone here.

Wasn't it a gift?

It was.

I thought I knew you.

We've known each other for a week.

Get out of here.

There's nothing for you here.

What happened?

Did you forget the scene you caused at Bailão?

The scene I caused?

You broke your leg?

I fractured my ankle.

You have a fever.

This is nothing. It was much worse.

Don't. Leave them closed.

Torres is after me.

That night, I fell and broke the GHB bottles.

They were worth 3,000 reais.

Did they all break?

These are okay. We can sell them and pay the debt.

There's no point.

That won't cover anything.

What if I talk to him?

What would you ask Torres?

I don't know. More time to pay him back. He likes me.

Don't get involved. It's my problem.

Come on. Give me his number.

Who did you steal that phone from?

I didn't steal it.

A birthday gift from Alexandre.

Was it your birthday?

It's on Sunday.

Weren't you going to tell me?

You're getting old.

I'll have to stop calling you Baby.

No, of course you won't.

I'm glad to see you.

It's a shame you're so keen on leaving me.

Nonsense.

I'll make some tea. It'll do you good.

I want to get Baby a gift, but with my messed-up leg,

I'm broke.

What?

I can't, not this month.

It's tough for us.

I'm not asking for money.

It's logistics. Your car, you...

We're paying Allan's health insurance.

I'll pay you back as soon as I'm back at work.

I just need some time.

It's been over two months.

There's money for private lessons, for the kid's savings account...

Are you middle class now?

Would you rather he not have health insurance?

Ronaldo...

Aren't you doing anything at all?

What can I do with this leg?

Look at the state I'm in.

Why not work with Jana?

I need someone to wash hair.

Washing hair on crutches?

You'll only be using your hands.

Ronaldo, we're trying to help.

- There, on the bridge. - There's a dead body.

- And another. - There's a sniper.

I can't. I'll run.

I'm aiming for the head. Got him!

Nice one!

Hip, hip, hooray!

It's time! It's time!

It's your birthday! Baby, Baby, Baby!

- Your candles! - Here goes.

Make a wish.

Thank you.

You missed one!

Excuse me!

Do you know where Suely lives?

- Do you know her? - No.

- I don't know her. - Thanks.

This is a waste of time.

I found my aunt! Number 26, down there.

- Seriously? - Yes, let's go!

Take the flowers.

- Let's go. - I'll drive.

Hold on, Baby.

Mom?

Guess who's here.

How lovely.

Wellington.

How are you, Auntie?

- I'm good, and you? - I'm good.

This is Priscila and Ronaldo.

Pleased to meet you.

Are you from the church?

No.

We're from São Paulo. We're Wellington's friends.

I've been living with them since I was released.

Take a seat.

So, have my parents been here long?

Since the beginning of the year.

Your father left the police and got a job at a factory near here.

Then your mom joined him.

It's good, because I can help with Luiza.

It's important to have family around in the early days.

Who's Luiza?

What? She's your baby sister. Didn't you know?

How could he know? Nobody talks to him.

Ronaldo...

I didn't know Mom was pregnant. When was she born?

Four months ago.

Were they arguing a lot, Suely?

They really were.

Rose would call me in tears every day.

My brother changed after what happened with Wellington.

Not that much.

Wellington said he's always been fiery.

He had a quick temper, but it got much worse.

He was depressed.

He wouldn't go out. Then he started drinking and wouldn't come home.

And his mom?

She lost her way.

She left the salon.

She'd stay at home,

glued to the TV, watching the news

to see if anyone had died in prison, if there'd been a rebellion.

Couldn't she have visited him, just once?

She did.

We visited him together.

For God's sake.

You shouldn't judge Rose.

Keep in mind she was pregnant.

With an alcoholic husband.

Suely, no one's here to judge.

It's just that...

I have a son.

If my son was in prison,

I'd go no matter what.

She couldn't manage that.

So,

has she replied?

Let's see.

She read it, but didn't answer.

We can go over to her place if you like.

Better not. My dad might be there.

Let's wait for her to reply.

It's five o'clock. Let's go.

I'm staying, Ronaldo.

Are you sure?

I need to see my mom and meet my sister.

- We can come back next week. - No, I'll stay.

- You're staying? - Yeah.

How will you get back?

I'll get the bus.

Bye, then.

- Take care. - I will.

We'll get going. Thank you. That feijoada was delicious.

Thank you.

Let's go, Ronaldo.

Look what I brought you.

It's her favorite.

She does look like me.

- You really look alike. - I said so.

Here comes the crocodile.

I missed you.

I missed you too, my boy.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

Come on. It's really hot out here. Let's go inside.

It's really hot.

Torres, don't worry.

I know you're...

You're right. I hear you.

I'll be there.

Just tell me what time.

I'll be waiting.

Torres agreed.

Can you do that for me?

He likes you, and if I go, he'll ask me for more money.

If things went bad, I couldn't run with this leg.

Could it go bad?

Of course not.

Don't worry. I'm freaking out.

Hey, Torres.

Tomorrow.

8:30 p.m.

Great.

A black car has just arrived.

It must be him.

It's him. Here.

Go on, quickly.

Where's Ronaldo?

His leg isn't better yet.

Get in.

Here. The bottles from Ronaldo.

Check it, Vini.

It's all in order. We didn't mess with it.

We have to check, handsome.

Here.

The money from what we sold.

That's only half. We'll give you the rest next week.

How can I be sure you'll pay me?

I'm giving you my word.

Next week, you'll have your money.

Did Ronaldo send you here...

as a guaranty?

No, Torres. I'm good.

I have to help Ronaldo.

Ronaldo, Ronaldo...

You're like a broken record.

Tell me something.

What do you see in that idiot?

Is he rough with you?

Do you like it rough?

You little whore.

I'm good, man. Seriously.

Okay.

So, that's that.

Yeah.

All good.

Listen, Baby...

Take this. You two have some fun.

Tell Ronaldo it's on the house.

No, I don't want it.

Take it.

I'm telling you to. It's a gift.

So you can both relax a bit.

Let them know.

Baby!

Hands on your head.

Turn around.

Give me your bag.

Tell me what I'm gonna find in here.

- What's in here? - Nothing.

- Name? - Wellington.

Wellington what?

Wellington Mello Fernandes.

Tell me before I find it.

I won't find anything, huh?

What is this?

You'd better tell me.

Whose is this?

- Spit it out. - Talk! Whose is it?

I don't know.

You don't know?

You're fucked.

Come with us.

Take off your coat.

Let's see what's in here.

Take off your shoes.

Just 20 reais and a broken phone.

Tell me, kid.

What will you give us to let you go?

I don't have anything, sir.

Look over there.

What the fuck?

Hey, pal. Is there a problem?

Go on. Get going.

My dad's a police officer.

Don't hurt me.

What are you talking about?

If you're lying, you're fucked.

Who's your dad?

Antônio Mello Fernandes.

Who?

Antônio Mello Fernandes. He worked near Praça da República.

Now he lives in the countryside.

Have you got his ID? Check his story.

Come in. Captain, do you read me?

Do you know an Antônio Mello Fernandes?

- Did you call Ronaldo? - Yes, I did.

I don't want to see him.

Don't worry, I'll speak to Ronaldo.

Go to your room, son.

He doesn't want to talk to you. Ring him tomorrow.

I don't want you to come in like this. He doesn't want to talk to you.

I have to talk to him!

Go away, Ronaldo.

Baby, it wasn't my fault! It was Torres!

Let me talk to you!

Go home, Ronaldo.

Non-binary people in the house From the west zone of Recife

My chant scares the patriarchy And the tough guys

If you want a fierce song Of the kind you won't forget

Call me up on 0-0-7!

Put your hands together!

And just as a reminder, we are the Close Certo family!

We put on this performance for you to help us, you know?

So we can get some food, buy ourselves a little something.

We can't do all this on an empty stomach, right?

I'm coming round with a QR code so you can send us some money.

I'm still hungry.

- My feet hurt. - I can't wait to take this top off.

Don't make a mess.

How's that joint coming along?

Calm down, princess. I'm doing it really nicely for you.

That's better.

Is it really nasty if I sleep in these clothes?

- Oh, please! Get changed. - You're nasty by nature.

Oh, rude!

Who went three days without showering?

Good morning, ladies, gentlemen, and everybody else!

We are the Close Certo family, and we really need your help.

Let's get started.

When I start to chant The whole dancefloor is stunned

Writing fierce lyrics With my atomic paintbrush

Refined rhymes pack a supersonic punch

The Close Certo family are in the house

I never heard from you again.

Priscila said you don't visit, or call.

I didn't disappear. I'm just busy.

But I'll call her.

Ring her, drop by and see them.

Sit down.

Look at this.

I had surgery on my ankle.

When?

About six months ago.

It wasn't healing properly.

I had to stay home for ages.

That's hard to believe.

It's true.

I always thought this would happen.

What?

That we'd bump into each other.

Really?

I thought about what I'd tell you.

- Come on, queen! - We're getting off.

I have to go.

- Hurry up! - Come on, Wellington!

Driver, I'm getting off here!

Too late. Get off at the next one.

What did you want to say?

Did it hurt?

It did to start with, but now I'm used to it.

May I?

It's the end of the line.

It's just a scar.

I was scared of bumping into you.

Priscila says I only caused you harm.

I feel so ashamed when she says that.

Tell me.

Did I only cause you harm?

No.

I'm getting off here.

It was good to see you.

It was.

Don't disappear, okay?

Translation: Rosie Zenzen

Subtitling: TransPerfect Media France