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A VIX original series

An EL MALL production

Inspired by real events.

Some scenes were changed

for fiction purposes.

Growing concern about crime

and lack of security

for the citizens have brought them to the streets

in an unprecedented march.

Thousands of citizens have walked

to show their anger

in the so-called Silent March.

Are you nervous?

Not at all. And you?

I am.

Although it was a peaceful protest,

the anger with the government

and the authorities' lack of action is clear,

as assaults and kidnappings increase.

The most famous case,

the kidnapping gang led by

the Ear Chopper,

who's been acting with impunity for over four years.

And if we pull this ligament,

what happens?

Well, yes. We are moved by something.

It's not magic.

Miss, why does this body says NN?

All these bodies say NN.

Those are corpses that nobody claimed.

NN, from Latin nomen nescio, means unknown name.

No name.

But also nameless.

WE WANT TO LIVE FEARLESSLY

JUSTICE

IT'S ENOUGH

Voicemail.

The phone will be charged after the tone.

Could you stop looking at the time?

You make this worse

than it already is.

MAY, 1997

Okay, honey, don't worry.

Julia, let's try to keep calm, my love.

How do you want us to do that, mom?

It's six o'clock. We were supposed to meet at four.

I don't know if there was an accident or if.

- No news is good news. -Exactly.

In Mexico, that's bullshit.

Some assholes who want my money.

You know what's the icing on the cake?

A female president.

It's not happening.

It's never happening.

Sorry, ma'am.

- What? -You have a call.

- Who is it? -Miss Julia.

My love! Tell me everything.

Yes.

Did you like the ring?

What happened?

Are you crying? What is it, Julia?

Rafael never came.

What do you mean he didn't go?

I'm calling him, but he isn't answering.

Did you call the company?

Yes, I called the company, school, his friends.

Nobody knows anything.

I'll call you back. Don't worry, please.

I'll be right back.

Sorry to interrupt, huh.

Oh, no, Juana.

You never interrupt.

Come here for a second, honey.

She really is the president.

Excuse me.

She's the boss at home.

A liar is caught faster than a cripple.

Please, Rafael.

You know someone more responsible than your son?

No, but.

It's not normal.

Not a call, not a message. Julia won't stop crying.

Let's not jump to conclusions.

Give him some more hours.

Let's go take care of our guests.

But you didn't listen.

There's your devalued currency.

Shame on you!

I only have dollars.

Sir.

What's it?

Who is it?

They're asking for him.

They say Rafael's life depends

- on this call. -What?

Mr. Rafael Cava, the father?

Who is this?

That doesn't matter.

As a businessman,

you will understand exactly what I'll tell you.

There are two possibilities.

One, you invest some good money

and see your son again.

Two, you don't invest anything.

You don't get anything either.

It's your decision.

Is my son there with you?

You remove the blindfold?

- No, no, no. -Look here, asshole.

Yes. Swallow this. Swallow.

- Yes. -Swallow.

Your son is fine.

That's all you need to know for now.

We'll talk soon.

Hello?

He hung up?

They have Rafael?

What do they want? Money?

Yes, it's a kidnapping.

I don't know how we can help.

If we have to make a call,

to anyone, we'll do it.

Who are you calling?

Security Secretary.

You're crazy to bring the police into this.

What's wrong?

Let's start again.

What do you want me to say?

The kidnapper's name, if he's your relative.

I told you I'm not involved in this.

All the years I have worked in this,

it's always an employee or a relative

who sells them away.

Who delivers the victim.

In your case, you're an employee.

I've worked with the Cava family for 25 years,

I've known Rafael since he was a kid.

Very moving.

How is it going?

Did you search everything?

We're on it.

What do you want?

Nothing in particular.

Shouldn't you be looking for him

instead of going through his stuff?

Here we could find

something to help us know who

and why they took him.

Look, sir.

Let's see.

Here, in front of the lady,

so she can see we found some dollars.

We will register it,

so then you don't say

we're a couple of thieves.

Huh?

- Keep searching. -Yes.

The last text I heard,

is it recorded here?

Here. Minute.

I think it's minute nine.

Minute nine?

Is that violence necessary? In our situation.

What is it, Flavio?

I can't believe it's easier to pass security

controls at the airport than here.

- How are you? -Fine.

Any news?

No.

This is my brother, Flavio.

He is Domingo Tassinari, the chief of

Mexico City Anti-Kidnapping Police.

At your service.

Excuse me. Commander, please.

Excuse me. What is it?

Is this usual?

That the kidnapper takes so long to call again?

Depends on whose version.

Mexico City people, the federal ones,

or Intelligence?

Looks like a competition

to see who is the best to their superior.

They are from Intelligence.

How are you?

I'm Admiral Robledo, director of Intelligence.

Can I talk to you in private?

And your husband.

Mr. Cava, can I have a minute?

- Yes. -Excuse me.

Hello. Genaro García Luna, at your service.

Mr. Cava.

Mr. Cava, let's go.

Let's go!

Now yes, answer.

But, most importantly, keep calm.

Always say what he wants to hear.

Yes.

Hello.

Hello. Is Rafael there? It's Victor.

Ah, hi, Victor. How are you?

You see, Rafael is.

travelling. And I'm in the middle of something now.

I'm sorry. See you later.

I know you have to be careful with mi sister

and her husband. But you can tell me the truth.

What are the chances

that my nephew returns alive?

This case is not like the others.

The order of making a special team comes from the top.

It's all planned to catch who is responsible.

But what does that mean?

30, 50, 90%?

I insist, this is not a case.

Hello.

Is this Mr. Cava?

Yes.

The first thing you should know is that if you call the police,

we'll kill your son.

Wait for our next call.

Hey.

- He hung up again? -Yes, he did.

What did he say? He has Rafael?

He said we should wait for his next call.

Please, can we speak privately?

Because of the voice, I can tell it's Daniel Arizmendi.

He's bloodthirsty.

He cuts his victims' ears and

if you don't pay or you bargain,

he kills them.

It's a very cruel gang.

We need to be very careful.

How long did the call last?

Eight seconds?

Are you saying that in eight seconds

you can guess who has

my son and what they'll do?

With all due respect,

we've been studying these people.

With all due respect, if you know

that much, why don't you have them?

Mr. Cava,

your son's life is worth three million dollars.

Take all the time you need.

There's no problem. But the number is non-negotiable.

Okay.

What the fuck?

Turn that shit off!

How much time do you need to get the money?

15 days.

30 days.

I need 30 days.

Okay.

I just want you to know

this is a men's deal.

I know you're talking to the police

and they tell you what to say,

but I don't care, you know?

I have more dignity than need for money. I have plenty of

money.

Then why do you do it? Why do you kidnap?

Because I can.

Because I'm a badass and they can't catch me!

We should get some sleep.

No.

I won't be able to sleep tonight.

Juana, we need to be strong

to return to the house.

I don't trust all these people out there.

They are the best at what they do.

That doesn't mean anything.

If they were so good,

there wouldn't be so many kidnappings.

I want you to hire those English

they told you about.

The ones who specialize on kidnappings.

Okay. Go to bed.

I promise you I'll call them tomorrow morning.

She's so beautiful.

What's her name?

Lucía. She just turned ten.

Such a nice age, right?

They feel like princesses.

More like the Lone Ranger. Makes me do everything.

That's it.

A small place

between Coventry and New Hunted.

Commander, Admiral,

unknown number. I think it's them.

Hello?

Do you have the money?

We said a month.

How much do you have?

I only have one million.

You'll get an address where I'll send a little message.

So that you'll put more effort.

What did he say?

He will send something to an address.

Where?

It's in Calzada de Tlalpan, Ciudad Jardín.

Tell Luis to

turn the truck on, please.

Yes, ma'am.

Ma'am, I don't think you should go.

Stop worrying about me and think about my son.

You can't leave the house, Mr. Cava.

Salas.

Boracho. Alcázar. Go with her.

It's over.

Nobody has died for this yet.

If your dad pays,

you'll be out of here soon.

He demands the money toady.

Can we listen to the recording?

Just for you to know that the deal expires today.

If we don't have the money by midnight, we'll kill him.

No, no. Calm down.

It's a common practice.

It's to put pressure. He won't do it.

Everyone!

Another unknown number.

Don't talk to me like that!

You know all I had to do

to get a million and a half?

A million and a half, asshole.

I had to sell properties, ask favors.

Who the hell do you think you are?

Son of a bitch, deadbeat!

I'm a person with

a lot of influence

and I will destroy you, son of a bitch!

I'll put you back in the sewer you came from!

Son of a bitch!

Give me a line.

Go and kill him.

Baby, please.

Didn't you hear me?

Go and kill him or I'll kill you.

No, boss.

Throw the body to Xochiaca Dike.

Yes, boss.

4 DAYS AFTER THE CALL

Who is that? We're waiting.

Don't worry. We're ready for anything.

Thank you.

The last ones. The previous one as well.

It's important for that.

No, no, it's not worth it.

Mr. Cava, we're still waiting.

Thank you.

Please, Juana,

let's have faith he'll be honest.

I gave the money, so he will do it.

There's nothing for us.

11 DAYS AFTER THE CALL

...to locate the place

where the plane is located.

Admiral.

Tell Cedillo I've been trying

to reach him for three days.

I've been talking to the president

every day and he is aware

of the situation.

Yes.

Except I'm the one with a missing child, not you.

I need him to listen to a desperate mother's voice.

Not a messenger.

Hello? Good evening.

I'd like to know if you have

any patient who arrived to the emergency

and responds to the name Rafael Cava.

Thank you very much.

Professor,

can I have a minute?

Sure.

He comes to recognize a body.

Remember him?

Yes.

Come in, please.

Excuse me.

People,

stop the practice and clean the area.

Go ahead.

Oh, no.

Poor guy.

No.

No!

Let's clear the room. Let's go.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

we gather here today, heartbroken

for the loss of our son and brother, Rafael Cava,

and also

with the living hope that our faith in the Lord Jesus gives

us,

victor over death.

Jesus himself, who cried over the grave of his friend Lázaro,

proved us that pain over loss is human.

We are not weak for crying. We don't lack faith for being sad.

But, at the same time,

Jesus pronounced words that fill us with hope.

Ma'am, personally,

you really don't know how

sorry I am about all this.

One call. That's all I asked for.

If they couldn't listen to one voice,

a thousand would do.

All I want is that

no one has to suffer as I did.

I know it's not possible to bring my son back,

but we have to do something.

We should do a boycott.

Stop paying our taxes.

I think all we have to do

for things to change is to be together.

Attract people, but together.

Maybe we don't need to go out

to the streets and be violent.

Maybe silence is more powerful.

But together.

Why don't we flood the streets?

Why don't we walk to the town square and see them face to

face?

Why don't we confront

our leaders face to face?

Crime has become

a business frequently covered up by the authorities,

those who have been trusted with our safety.

Shouldn't this be considered

a betrayal to the homeland and be judged as such?

It's been 28 years,

and the movement continues.

It's a way of channeling love,

so that others don't live the same tragedy.

And to keep Rafael's memory alive.

Mr. Arizmendi requests permission

to address you.

Do you agree?

Come in.

I'm sorry about your son's death.

I want to make clear that I never would've killed him

if it wasn't because your husband

refused to pay the ransom.

Is that true?

You told me you had sent all the money.

On June 27, 2004, more than 250.000 people

took the streets to demand justice

and security in Mexico City.

The White March is one of the most important protests

in Mexico's recent history.