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-How'd you get her necklace? -Aha!

Her necklace? Who's "her"?

You see, don't you? He's hiding someone here!

Give it to me!

If you want it so bad, come and get it!

Come help me, Otávio! Get the necklace!

If my mom finds out that I'm involved in this, I'm as good as gone!

Give it back, Sabina!

Only if you tell your secret!

Why does this always happen to me?

-Look what you did! -That was your fault!

Sure, 'cause it's always my fault, right?

-I didn't do anything! Come on! -Unbelievable!

None of this would've happened if you weren't lying!

--Own up to whatever it is you're hiding!

Joca and Sabina!

Both of you, to my office. I've had enough!

-Where are you taking me? -I told you to follow me. Be quiet.

I'm done. Stop.

I'm not gonna go further until you tell me where we're going.

Ha mê.

I'm sorry it had to be this way, but we don't have much time.

How is it you know Luz?

I actually can't believe you two.

It's Joca's fault, Principal. This time, I have proof!

-Look what I… -

-What is it? Chef Rui? -This is getting out of control.

-Enough! The vegetables are not burnt! -Calm down, Chef Rui.

Burnt vegetables?

Don't worry, I'm on my way,

and I'll explain that there hasn't been a fire at the school.

This is a plot against the authority of my…

I'll be back very soon,

and I trust that you'll manage not to fight while I'm away.

You two, I swear to God…

Tell me, how does it feel to know

that these are your last moments at this school?

Tell me… at school.

You know you're hanging by a thread, don't you?

And that thread

is in my hand now.

I got a proposition.

I don't care.

I'm gonna tell the principal everything.

How I found this in the greenhouse… because someone's in there.

I wouldn't do that.

If you tell, they'll expel me, but you wouldn't know why.

You think they're gonna tell you anything?

What's the proposition?

Don't say anything about the necklace, and you can ask me anything you want.

Time to deal with you two.

Now I understand why she said she didn't wanna go back home

and was looking for someone.

It's this Carlos Ferreira from Céu Azul?

Her grandfather.

Wait, are you sure she's only nine?

-I mean, she's pretty determined. -

That girl sure is special.

But I know it's a lot to ask of you.

If she left here and ended up at your school,

there's a reason.

Listen here…

I think the idea of destiny sounds really great,

but I just don't believe in it.

So I think the best thing to do, and the right thing,

is to bring her back here.

You know how to take care of her better than I.

Understood.

But if her grandfather gets a hold of her, I dunno what will happen.

The girl's life depends on what we decide right here in this moment.

Stay with her.

Please, just for a while.

Until we come up with a plan to bring her back safely.

But how… how do I look after a nine-year-old?

Ha mê, the same way you do your students.

You're just gonna trust a stranger?

The fact that we're here talking tells me all I need to know.

Hmm?

You know none of this is a coincidence.

It's a sign from our javes

that we're here to make a difference in this girl's life.

And ours as well.

Let's suppose, hypothetically, suppose I say yes.

Okay?

How would it work?

'Cause I, uh, I can't come here 'cause didn't you say they're watching?

Katir! Katir will be our contact.

You can always call Katir.

All right, but just for a while, okay?

If she gives me trouble, I'll bring her back.

Of course.

But there's something that's important.

Luz can't know you came and talked to me.

She's very disappointed with us.

She doesn't understand.

She's gotta trust you.

If she finds out you've been here, she might run away from the school.

So you're saying that I've gotta lie to her.

Take this as a learning opportunity for us all.

You mustn't tell a soul about Carlos.

He's very powerful.

Just knowing is dangerous.

Will you promise?

I promise.

Oh, buddy, how could I do this?

I ran from here, turned here…

It must have fallen out right here.

For the last time, Sabina,

what's this proof you were desperate to show me?

Uh, proof?

Proof. Oh! Yes, I remember.

What I meant is that I have a foolproof way to pass the math exam.

It's later this week, so I gotta study for it, but that was all.

It was an accident. We'll apologize to Otávio.

You gotta be kidding.

Course it was Otávio.

You both know that his mom is head of the PTA…

Parent-Teacher Association.

She takes all the chances she can get to boss us around.

Now she'll complain about this for days.

You're way too agitated.

My uncle was the same, and his heart gave out.

Sh!

Okay, get out of here!

Quick, before I regret not punishing both of you!

Move, Joca!

Move it! Move it!

--Oh no.

No, no, no, no, no. Please don't. Just hang in there for me.

--Hang on! No, no, no, no!

And then, Otávio farted, and Joca and Sabina passed out.

Come on, Adri. We were there. Why do you keep lying?

But that actually happened! It's all here in my notepad.

My mom's coming to get that stained uniform. You know how she is.

Wait, your mom comes into school and picks up your laundry?

It's like he's not even at boarding school.

Hey, is it true your mom bought a house on this same street?

-These things only happen to me. -[Lia] It's Joca and Sabina!

-So? -Did they suspend you?

-She called my parents? -Did the principal make that face?

Calm down, guys. It's okay.

After class, Joca's gonna take us to the greenhouse

to show us his secret.

But listen, keep your mouth shut, all of you.

Our secret, understood?

-That wasn't what we agreed on! -What?

You told me not to tell the principal, but the rest…

Recess is over, guys!

No more standing around.

Let's get started, everyone, because today's class is gonna get brutal!

Come on! Let's go, let's go!

Go, Miguel!

There you go!

Again! Easy there. Go!

Again!

Come on, Sabina!

Nice one!

Come on!

Come on, Sabina!

You always know when I'm in need of a coffee.

But… I never bring coffee.

Hey, babe, what a nice surprise!

How are you?

Wait.

You thought I was Marcos.

I just don't understand you two.

And I just don't understand this dumb jealousy, Gael.

I've told you several times.

Marcos and I are just friends who have stuff in common. That's it!

I don't trust that guy.

I can feel it.

And he's always getting in trouble at school.

And earlier… he left in a rush with the Prex van.

Do you know what's going on?

-You wanna talk about work? -No.

No, I wanna talk about me and you

and what you mean to me.

And…

Well, I brought you coffee.

I also wanted

to say my investments have worked out.

So I'm gonna take that final shot and, very soon, I'll have a surprise.

Yeah.

Wait.

This isn't even half full.

Yeah, well, baby, you're a bit of a klutz, so…

I asked them…

not to fill it all the way.

Thanks.

-Hi there. -Afternoon.

Overheated?

Yeah. It's been happening a lot.

So why don't you fix it?

Well, actually, this… is the backup, so…

The van I usually use is getting serviced.

I always carry water with me, but I used it on the van, and I ran out.

Do you know where I could get some? Like a creek?

I don't need a lot. It's just so I can get to a gas station.

-What are you doing in these parts? -Getting plants.

From that reforestation farm down the road.

I have this water here. That should help.

Appreciate that.

It's not just my life you're saving.

So thank you.

Let's go, Joca! Are you so sweaty your clothes are stuck?

You're a mess, my friend.

Or have you decided that you'd rather let me give the necklace to the principal?

We gotta take advantage of Mr. Marcos's disappearance.

Joca, we really better hurry up.

You better listen to us, or we'll go on our own.

No. I gotta go, too, or she'll cut you into pieces.

Ooh! I see you're hiding a ninja warrior.

She's a warrior but not a ninja yet.

You rang for me?

-I've done it! -[gasps] Done what?

I've found a student to complete the fourth grade, Fernanda!

We are finally gonna secure the school's permanent license

once and for all.

That's wonderful!

She's the daughter of a soy farmer,

who's a singer slash songwriter slash TV host.

-And the best part? -Mm-hmm?

She already has over a million followers on Insta!

Wow!

Which means she's the whole package!

She has talent, fame, and money.

Oh, Fernanda, we've really hit the jackpot!

That's so great!

I'm thrilled! Never doubted.

I've emailed you the application already, and I need you to call the family now.

-ASAP! -Right. Of course! I'll do it now!

Go!

Hey there. Well, well…

Is now a good time?

Depends on why you're here. Is it good or bad news?

I dunno yet. I'm looking for Marcos.

Has he come back yet?

I didn't even know he'd gone.

Oh!

Really? That's strange.

I saw him leave in a rush this morning.

In the backup van too.

I thought you'd sent him to run errands.

I can't believe that he's done this again.

And his students?

Nothing back there.

Unless this girl is actually a plant?

I found the necklace on this cactus.

Where has she gone, Joca?

Beats me! I think she's a little late.

-So crazy. -[Miguel] Sabi! Sabi!

Isn't this your sweatshirt?

-This isn't good. -Unbelievable.

Now, Joca, start talking, or I'll go to the principal.

Where are you keeping her?

I told you. I don't know where she is.

What should we do, Sabi?

Guys, shouldn't we go back, or we'll get in trouble?

We're running around without any supervision,

Mr. Marcos has disappeared. If my mom finds out…

He's right, you know.

We'd better get back to our dorm.

Then I'm giving the necklace to the principal.

Seeing as you went back on our deal. Come on.

Seriously, guys. I'm gonna tell the principal everything!

-The whole lot. -I wonder what she's like.

I don't get why we had to come back.

Give me my necklace right now.

Luz! You're still here!

You've been hiding a girl. I knew it.

-Now she's gonna kill us. -An adventure!

I can't believe no one has a phone to film this!

-And no one believes a word I say. -Now give me my necklace!

I demand that you tell us who you are and how you got here!

-Enough, Sabina, it's her necklace! -Thanks.

What an adorable pet.

But I'm a person! My name's Luz.

Her English ain't bad.

You said they wouldn't find us here.

Luz, I had no option. You can trust them.

How can you say that? She stole my necklace!

Please! I am not a thief, okay? I found it.

You're the one acting suspicious with all your hiding!

-Who do you think you are? -You're no one, okay?

-You say that again! -Okay, okay!

Where is Mr. Marcos?

I can explain it all. Sort of.

DORMITORY 4TH GRADE

I've been calling him on his cell phone. He's not answering.

-I'm sure he'll be able to explain. -Yeah, right, Fernanda.

Let's see if he's in the fourth grade dorm.

--Is that…

No. It's the new student's family.

Here.

We'll deal with all of this Marcos business after.

For the moment, I'm gonna take this call in my office.

-You're coming with me. -Okay.

Fabulous Fabi! It's a pleasure to be speaking to you!

I'm a huge fan!

Who is she?

I'm leaving.

No one's leaving around here till we figure out just who you are.

Luz, I'm sorry. Honestly, I tried everything I could.

Luz?

Look at that!

I can see you've met your classmates.

You can't be serious.

Openly not trying to hide the fact that you're covering for Joca.

No, Sabina. It's actually the other way around.

Joca is… helping me welcome my…

-Just say anything. -My, uh, my cousin.

Yeah, she's my cousin.

She's… Actually, she's my second cousin. Her mom was… she was my first cousin.

She became an orphan when she was really, really small.

She was just a baby,

and she was raised… by…

Indigenous people, right? Kaingang.

They actually live nearby.

I remember you've talked about the community in class.

And sometimes, you go there to visit, don't you?

The Kaingang, guys. You're exactly right.

But why was she hiding?

Good one, Adri.

That was gonna be my question.

-Uh… -[Joca] Because…

She's fourth grade's last student!

-Ta-da! -[Miguel] What?

Really? So cool!

-We can't let her stay! -[Marcos] Whoa, hey, hey, hey!

Come on, people. Up here.

Okay, guys, calm down.

We're good. Just calm down.

Uh, yeah. So I, uh…

She's my cousin.

And she doesn't have a mom or dad, so…

She has some serious stuff going on, so I thought,

"Why don't I enroll her in our class, seeing as Isabela…

I… I mean, Principal Isabela

has been trying forever to get an eighth student."

So I thought, "I'll make it a surprise, then."

Ta-da!

But why did you then have to hide her?

So many questions.

Uh… Well, it was a surprise.

Imagine if I told you, and it got to Adri. The secret's out.

Yeah, I think this smells fishy.

I don't think he'd need to hide her.

Don't worry, guys. It's fine. Let's move on with our lives, okay?

Come on. We can sort this out tomorrow.

Now go.

-Tomorrow, I'll sort it out. -Why not today?

Why not today?

-Yeah, why not today? -[Sabina] Yeah.

Of course. I'll do it now!

I'm gonna go speak to the principal. Now, everybody, move!

Bye-bye! Move it!

That's it. You gotta go study.

Okay. I know what I have to do.

I mean, I think I know what we can do.

But you're gonna be okay.

Joca, introduce her to your friends, all right?

Behave yourselves, guys!

The phrase of the day is "good behavior"!

What's the phrase?

Good behavior!

That's it!

I'm not, Dad.

You're far too old to have crushes like a teenager.

Seriously, son, come on.

You meet a girl on vacation,

and now you think she's the love of your life.

If poor Sônia hears about this,

I'm the one who's gonna have to fix all this.

We're not even together.

Oh, grow up.

Everybody knows you and her are gonna get married

and live with me in this house.

Yeah, you just forgot to ask us.

Oh God.

I don't even know why you're arguing.

Lucas, don't be so naive.

This woman, yeah, is only after our wealth.

-I didn't tell her about it. -Ah!

I didn't even say your name, Dad.

So you don't have to worry. She doesn't know what my dad's like.

Oh, yeah?

And what is he like?

You will end it with her today, or else.

Remember what your last name is.

You have family duties.

Family, you said?

It's just you and me.

Yeah, but that's why I need you by my side to keep our legacy going.

Lucas, have I made myself clear?

Good evening, sir.

Evening. Welcome.

Have a seat.

-Thanks. -Thank you.

Well, you might not have any news, but I have some.

Back then, what I said about the child's mother passing in labor,

it didn't happen like that.

-What are you saying? -I'm saying… the woman didn't die.

Well, not in labor.

-But you told me-- -Yeah, I know what I said.

I wanted to put an end to the story.

I didn't want anyone to go around… asking questions.

So Luz's mother is still alive.

That's what we need to go and find out.

Excuse me, Principal.

Look who finally decided to show up.

I was furious with you.

But I've just received some great news, so you're good.

Get ready, Mr. Marcos. We found your eighth student.

That's exactly what I'm here to talk about--

Tomorrow, we'll talk about your… your disappearing act.

I'm this close to cutting your budget

and giving the new van to another teacher once it's back,

seeing as you like driving that piece of junk so much.

What language do you speak?

I speak Kaingang, Portuguese, and English, which I learned at the community school.

-Your hair's so long! -Oh. We all wear it like that.

-Ever been hunting? -Wait, you hunt lions?

-We don't have lions in Brazil. -Ever climbed a tree?

Didn't I tell you to get ready for bed? I'm sure I did.

Off you guys go. Stop hassling her.

What did the principal say?

Oh, yeah.

Uh, she… she said that she'll go over details of that tomorrow.

But I'm taking care of it. Now, it's really bedtime, guys.

-Sure. -Go on.

Yep. Good night, guys!

Good night.

-I told you so! -So…

I kept our secret.

You can trust me.

I promise I won't take you back home,

and I'll help you find that person you're looking for. Sound good?

You wanted that, right?

Luz, for you.

I noticed that you didn't bring a suitcase.

It's Shadow-Woman. She's one of my favorites.

Inh my há tĩ.

Good night.

-Good night. -Good night.

Oh, I'm gonna get you some clothes as well. Yeah?

You were telling the truth. You're gonna help Luz?

Mm-hmm.

Ah…

I only said that you're my second cousin to keep you protected, okay?

-Whoa! [laughs] -

Hold up. There's more? Aw. Today was a long day, right?

I think it's time for a big bear hug!

-Good night. -Good night.

I wonder what it's like not having any parents.

Yeah, and having to leave home.

Good night, kids.

Good night!

Night night!

Don't be scared, Luz.

It's gonna work out.

You're strong.

I think we should split up from now on.

Valéria, keep a close eye on the community.

See if she turns up there or if the Kaingang know something.

Okay.

I'll get on the trail of the mother.

Go find her first thing in the morning.

You got any more leads?

No, just she was from here, Céu Azul.

Go try the hospital. They gotta have some information.

Fausto… he died five years ago,

and he kept his promise.

He took it all to the grave.

That guy was a man of honor, and he followed me blindly.

I never would've thought we'd be needing to get this information

because of you disobeying me.

One last thing.

Lucas told me that her name was Isa.

That's not much information.

It's all we've got.

If this woman's still alive,

we can't give her any reason to suspect that her daughter's still in this world.

I know it's literally impossible since you took her far from her mother

to the natives,

But

the bond between child and parent is mysterious.