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♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday dear Grandpa ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

Congrats!

Come on, José! Enjoy it!

You know I don't like that song.

Dad! Make a wish and blow out the candles.

Wishes aren't real.

Blowing out a candle won't make a wish come true.

Stop it, Dad. Don't be bitter and blow out the candles.

- I want to do it! - Come over here, kiddo.

- Do it! Blow hard! - Yeah, come on!

There you go!

That's enough!

You're spitting on it!

INCOMPLETE LOVERS

So mom,

I'm about to finish my new short film.

- What is it about? - It's an experimental short film.

I can't reveal too much yet, but...

I wanted to see if you could borrow me some money to finish it.

Stop wasting our parents' money on your wedding videos.

Get a job!

This is my job.

I'm still not earning any money, but it's a job.

- Grow up! - What about you?

You can't afford anything with your job. At least I'm doing what I like.

My thing is temporary, you idiot!

You're a slacker. At least I have a career.

Enough already!

Daniel, stop asking us for money for your short films.

Your mom is the only one who sees them.

But I do like them! And I like them a lot!

And you, stop complaining!

You always ask us for money aswell.

Because you can't meet end's with your salary.

No one is kicking you out.

- Goodbye! - Goodbye, mom!

You shouldn't be so hard on them.

I just told them the truth.

But they're your kids, José.

And sometimes, a little lie helps.

That's nonsense!

They need to learn!

Ouch!

Don't move.

I can see less and less.

Oh, dear. You're getting old.

Nonsense!

This feels so good!

Do you want a piece of cake?

Yeah, but just a small piece.

A small piece?

Do you want to watch a show?

Yes!

Which one?

One about war?

Or the one about the teacher that cooks drugs?

Yeah, the one about the teacher. I love that one!

Elena?

Elena?

Throw it inside.

She was a good woman.

She always had a piece of advice for everyone.

We're going to miss her.

She was a good teacher.

I'm so sorry. You know how much I loved her.

Grandpa...

Is it true that my grandma is now in heaven with God?

Come here, kiddo.

Look up.

Far away.

- Can you see her? - I don't see her.

Of course you don't.

Because your grandma is not in heaven.

She's not?

Your grandmother is buried here.

Moreover,

in time she will rot

and be eaten by worms

like everyone else buried in here.

Wow! That's so cool!

I also want to die and be eaten by worms!

For that to happen, you need to be old like me.

Go with your mom.

Mom, I want to be eaten by worms...

Don't worry.

I've got it all under control.

Dad, what did you say to Alex?

The truth.

But he's a child! And now he wants to be eaten by worms!

Yeah, Dad! You don't tell him that.

- Goodbye. - See you later.

You can stay in the car.

Don't you want us to stay with you?

No.

We could watch some movies.

- I could make dinner. - Or we could order pizza.

- Yeah! - I said no!

I want to be alone.

Your mom didn't like seeing you sad.

Goodbye, Dad!

Bye, Grandpa!

Solís is spelled with an "S."

They made a mistake.

Are you recording this? Don't do that!

Why? It's for my short film!

Film me uncle!

Alex, respect your grandma!

Teacher Elena Solís

shared academic knowledge

and life lessons with us.

She embodied

the noble values of this institution.

That's why...

we would like to present her with this award

to honor the life and trajectory

of our beloved Elena.

José, would you be so kind?

A few words José, please.

But I have nothing to say.

Please, go ahead!

She's dead now. You should've given it to her sooner.

They sent you this from the university.

They said a lot of nice things about you.

I remember the first time I got my period.

I was so embarrassed.

I was in class writing on the blackboard

when I felt something inside me.

Nothing made me happier than seeing Sonia's face when she was born.

Her fragility was a direct blow to the heart.

I remember the excitement of seeing Daniel take his first steps.

It looked like he was dancing "La quebradita."

The first time I was unfaithful

was in Ensenada with Rodrigo Sánchez.

The first time I was unfaithful was in Ensenada

with Rodrigo Sánchez.

I remember his thick-rimmed eyeglasses.

I thought he was very nice.

He was a little nervous, but still, he was very sweet.

Sometimes I think that life tests us.

The second time was in Loreto.

I met Jhon Pérez at the hostel.

I remember his smile after we made love.

Preparing mole sauce is an art form.

What the fuck does this has to do with everything?

The third time was with Guadalupe Reyes in Todos Santos.

A third time?

I can forgive you once or even twice,

but a third time?!

It was such a great experience.

I still feel their lips on mine.

Forty years...

of lies.

Of deceit.

I trusted your university trips.

Your children will know about this!

Good morning.

Good morning, Mr. José.

I came from the cemetery from visiting Elena and...

Well, her last name is misspelled.

They wrote, "Solis" with a "Z."

Do you know if she had lovers?

- What? - Yes.

Did she cheat on me?

José, respect the memory of my Elenita.

She was a woman with integrity

and values.

Three times?

How did you find out?

I found her diary.

And I read it.

Oh, José!

Why did you do that, man?

Come on.

Why did you read it?

He who seeks shall find.

I don't understand why she did it.

You should forget about it.

Don't think about it. It's pointless.

You can't solve anything.

I'm going to tell the kids.

What? No, why would you do that?

Why? It's not their fault!

Respect the memory of their mother, for God's sake.

I want to know if they knew about it.

I can't live in doubt.

Oh, José!

If you really want to know, and you can't live in doubt,

leave your children alone,

and go ask the lovers

in person.

And how can I find them?

That's the easy part!

Today there's the internet and Facebook.

Social media.

What's your email, Dad?

Jose, dot...

Ramírez, dot.

Gomez, dot.

1957.

Dot.

Zero, two, dot.

Zero, one, at Hotmail, dot...

com.

Which password do you want?

Close your eyes. It's a private thing.

Done?

Almost.

Shit. I made a mistake! How do I delete it?

Now you need a profile picture.

No, I don't want a picture.

- Dad, I'll take your picture. - No, I don't want to!

Come on, smile a little.

Dad, come on! Don't be bitter.

You can search for your friends here.

You can add them clicking on this box.

And here you can write your status.

For example, how do you feel today?

Fine, I already took my vitamins.

Do ypu want to see the teaser for my short film?

- What? - The teaser of my short film.

No, I'm busy. I've got things to do.

ART

Daniel.

Yeah, Dad?

- I need a cellphone. - Really? You've never had one before.

I just need one.

I'll sell you mine.

It has a camera. And it's 2 megapixels, Dad.

I want $4,000.

Four thousand?

- It's a good cellphone, Dad! Look! I'll give you $3,000.

Give me $3,500, and you got a deal.

There you go. Here's the charger.

The first time I cheated

was in Ensenada with Rodrigo Sánchez.

I remember the frame of his glasses.

Really? With this short guy?

I found you, asshole!

Oh, José...

You're sick, man

- This was your idea. - There's no way!

First, I'll go to Ensenada,

and then it's down from there.

- Until Todos Santos? - Yeah.

Why don't you just fly there?

No, I don't like planes. They tend to crash.

Hey, bring me a postcard from Hotel California.

Please, I've never been there! I'll pay for it.

Hey, Sonia. My dad got a cellphone.

Really? Since when?

I bought it from your brother.

You sold it to him?

It was his idea! What?

Why do you need one anyway, Dad?

- I'm going on a trip. - You? On a trip?

But you don't like to travel.

You never went on a trip with Mom.

And where are you going?

To the beach.

To the beach?

- You don't like the beach. - The sand hurts your feet.

The sun bothers you.

Remember when he put all that sunscreen on his face?

- Yeah, like Casper! - Like a ghost!

Stop, dammit!

I want to go alone to the beach. Can't I?

I'm leaving tomorrow.

I'm going to meet your lovers.

I haven't told your kids yet.

Anything to say before I go?

When I was a child,

my parents loved taking trips to Ensenada.

It's a small and rather quiet harbor.

And we would walk along the dock and watch the ships sail off.

That's where my fascination for the sea began.

Good morning. Do you have a reservation?

- Yes. - Your name, please.

José Ramírez.

Right this way.

It takes a little while to start, but it works.

Honey, let's take a picture over here!

Newlyweds?

Yes, very happily so.

I'm here on a trip.

I came to meet my wife's lover.

Congratulations.

SÁNCHEZ REAL ESTATE

Don't worry. We'll do our best to deliver on that date.

Perfect. Yes.

Yes, thank you very much.

Yes. We're here to help you.

Goodbye.

Hi, welcome to "Bienestar Sanchez."

Thanks.

Don't you remember me?

I'm sorry, no.

I'm an old friend of Rodrigo's. From High School!

Of my love bug?

Who are you?

Are you Luis? No!

No, no, wait! What was that name? Mateo!

Yes! I'm Mateo.

Oh, I'm so happy you're here!

My love bug has told me so much about you!

- All your adventures! - Yes.

Lots of adventures.

Is he here?

No, he's not. He's showing a house, but I'll call him.

No, I rather see him in person.

I'll surprise him. He'll like it better that way.

Yeah, my love bug loves surprises!

I'll give you the address. It's nearby.

And how are the kids?

Well, Jacobo is a lawyer and Alicia, an architect.

So they're both good students like their dad.

I've always admired Rodrigo.

- A man of integrity. - My love bug is the best!

If you decide to buy, you won't regret it!

Thanks for coming! See you soon!

- Hi! - Hello.

I'm Rodrigo from ' Sánchez Wellness' at your service!

- I'm José. Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you too!

I'm here to see the house.

Oh, you're going to love it, my friend!

It is a surprise for my wife.

You're in the right hands! Come over, please!

This way, please.

This is the living room.

Perfect for watching movies and TV series

with your family as it should be, right?

Come on, follow me.

The dining room is big.

Great for inviting people over.

Great lighting.

A chimney to keep you warm after dinner.

What more could you want, my friend?

My wife and I

have been in this business for 30 years.

Making dreams come true for many families.

That house over there,

we sold it!

Have you ever cheated on your wife?

What?

Of course not, man. Come on!

My wife is everything to me. I don't need anything else!

This is the bed...

of love.

Here you will...

sleep pleasantly with your wife and also...

Right? You know what I mean.

- Of course. - Of course!

My wife and I make love three times a day!

You're a champ!

How do you do it?

Chocolate milk. On an empty stomach.

Cold or hot?

Warm.

Well, I'm stealing that recipe!

So, what's her name?

- The future owner of this house. - Elena.

What a beautiful name! Like Helen of Troy, right?

Elena Solís...

Fuentes.

Elena Solís Fuentes.

- Do you know her? - No, of course not.

Don't act stupid!

Elena, your lover from years ago.

She's my wife.

Is she...

Is teacher Elena Solís here?

Elena is dead.

We have a lot to talk about.

Buddy, you passed out.

Let's go to the dining room.

Yes.

Is this how you convince your clients?

- How did she die? - A heart attack.

How did you meet her?

It was a long time ago.

She came to give a lecture at my son's university.

And...

I didn't know she was married.

She started this?

How many times did you do it?

Just once?

Just one week.

So, she liked it.

- I guess so. - I thought you said you were faithful.

We were fighting, and I...

I just did it.

Does she know?

No, it was just only once. I swear.

- I never saw her again. - Maybe it's time she finds out.

No, please! Please don't tell her anything.

I'm begging you!

What do you want? Money?

Don't be stupid!

I'm not here for money.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know she was married. Please forgive me.

We didn't talk much.

I remember she talked about...

sunflowers and...

I don't remember anything else.

There's no running water in the sink, by the way.

Rodrigo has a secret about my wife Elena.

Ask him about it.

By the way, I'm not Mateo. I'm José.

I already met the first one.

Two more to go.

And what's the point of this?

What do you get from this?

When you get married

and the same thing happens to you,

you'll understand me.

I was married.

What happened?

It was a long time ago.

It was spring break.

She stayed here with her friends.

One night, she came in drunk and started kissing me.

We got married that day.

I got a tattoo of her name, and she got one of mine.

Her name's Kimberly.

The next day when she sobered up,

she asked me for a divorce.

She said she didn't remember a thing.

Since that day, I never got married again.

I miss her a lot.

Well, that's an ugly tattoo.

She lives in Baja.

If you see her, tell her I love her.

- Hello? - Grandpa!

- Can you bring me a crab? - A crab?

- All right, I'll get you one. - Okay, grandpa! Bye!

Dad, I need some advice.

I'm thinking of quitting my job.

It's been a week, and I don't feel comfortable.

I don't know if I should be here or quit.

There are lots of mean girls...

Listen, if you're going to quit,

you better find a job you like.

One that doesn't make you want to quit.

Okay, thanks.

Goodbye.

I went to 'La Bufadora.'

The sound you hear right before the water shoots up is very particular.

I like closing my eyes and feeling the breeze.

Oh, José! I wish you would've come.

WELCOME TO LA BUFADORA

That's all?

There's a cave down there.

It fills up with air.

And it shoots the water upwards almost 30 meters high.

It is a natural phenomenon.

My wife cheated on me with three lovers.

But that's a natural phenomenon.

Welcome, come in!

Thanks.

- Don't you have this in other colors? - No, bro.

But what's wrong with pink? It's trendy.

And men look hot in that color.

- Do you sell crabs? - Dead or alive?

- Alive. - No, I don't have any, bro.

- Dead ones? - No, neither.

But I got weed.

- Do you want some? Weed?

- I've never tried it. - No, I don't believe you!

I'll give you a joint.

Look, this one is called Sativa.

It's going to make you feel high.

Try it! And if you like it, you know where to find me.

Just take it, you dork. Keep it!

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

Did he pay?!

No, he didn't!

Hello?

Dad, I went to the cemetery yesterday.

And I remembered the day I was born and they cut my umbilical cord.

Nobody remembers such things!

I do!

I was a newborn at the hospital, and the doctor grabbed me.

He picked me up with his hands.

He cut the cord with a pair of scissors.

And it was so painful, I started crying.

Hit me!

Hi!

Good evening, Miss.

I know I've caught you right in the middle, but...

I'm in the next room and I can't sleep with all that noi...

Good evening. I was telling this young lady,

that I can't get any sleep with all this noise...

You can keep going. It's fine.

Good night.

Every time I'm on this road,

I wonder who put those rocks over there.

They make me dizzy.

But they also make me feel free.

Here in Cataviña, the cave paintings are more than 3,000 years old.

They're unique in this area.

You will be able to see solar figures,

a group of warriors,

and some spiral strokes.

Just be careful.

There are rattlesnakes.

- Rattlesnakes? - Yeah.

Just tread carefully, please.

The caves are really small.

So we're going to take turns to see the paintings.

The colors are still bright,

and the lines are perfectly preserved.

This practice ended with the arrival of the Spaniards.

They look fresh.

No, man.

This area was inhabited more than 3,000 years ago

This is proof of the existence of that civilization.

No, I don't think so.

They're freshly painted!

Do you know where it is?

Caracol?

Where is it?

Thanks.

Joaquín still loves you.

Joaquín still loves you.

Hi!

I fell asleep.

I am Valentina.

Welcome to Hotel Namasté.

We weren't expecting anyone until later.

Is this place still owned by Jhon Pérez?

Luigi Kappala.

No, Jhon Pérez.

Yes, Jhon's name is now Luigi Kappala.

I'm his girlfriend and life partner.

Are you a friend of Luigi's?

Yes. We're childhood friends.

What's your name?

José.

- José Asanas. - José Asanas.

Namaste.

Namaste.

Luigi left. He's in Türkiye taking an aero yoga course.

Türkiye...

Yes, but don't worry.

I'll show you your room, follow me.

This side has a great view.

- How did you meet Luigi? - In elementary school.

He has a big heart. He hasn't changed a bit.

- When will he be back? - Soon.

I can send him a message. We communicate with messenger pigeons.

Messenger pigeons?

- Yes, I'll show you. - No.

I rather wait for him.

And surprise him.

Sure.

Enjoy, José Asanas.

Namaste.

Namaste.

Hi!

The water is delicious, isn't it?

Did you go to the sea?

Luigi loves to swim in the sea. He's like a fish!

He swam with dolphins the other day.

What's wrong, José?

I feel a void inside you.

Did you have a fight with your wife?

You need to move that energy.

Listen to your partner.

Tell me, what was your wife asking you to do?

Don't tell me.

Think about it.

And feel it.

Hi!

Namaste.

What happened there?

I found it like this. Dead.

All it takes is a little love to revive the weaker ones.

I'm Luigi Kappala.

Vale told me that we know each other.

Yes.

We went to elementary school together.

José Asanas.

José.

Pepe?

Pepe 'the ant-boy.'

The one who ate ants at the playground?

I don't like them anymore.

My dear friend!

I've missed you, my old friend.

- So have I. - Let me make you a welcome meal!

Something special for you!

Can we meet in an hour?

Yes, sure.

Namaste.

Namaste.

I hope you like it, Pepe.

It's a Türkiye recipe.

My love, this is delicious!

You're my light.

My love.

Did you know Pepe used to eat ants in school?

- Really? - Yes!

- How sweet! - My mother didn't feed me right.

Hey, Pepe

I'd like to invite you on a boat ride tomorrow.

Yes?

I haven't been on a boat since I watched Titanic.

They capsize.

Go! The sea is beautiful!

Come on!

We can catch up on what's been happening in our lives.

You and I, my friend!

Fine.

- Namaste. - Namaste.

You turn me on!

Harder!

My life!

My messenger pigeon!

Pepe! Pepe!

Are you done?

We made love seventeen times.

Seventeen times?!

Yeah!

But let's go!

The sea is waiting for us!

Who would have thought that after 50 years

we'd meet again?

So...

How has your life been after so many years?

I got married.

- Do you remember Elena? - Elena...

Elena Solís...

Fuentes.

Right!

Elenita.

What do you mean Elenita?

She was my wife!

I didn't know!

I never heard from her again.

How is she doing?

She's dead.

I found her diary.

That's why I'm here.

Did she tell you something?

Did she talk about me?

No.

No.

Everything was so organic.

I saw this beautiful woman.

So free.

Did you last long?

I mean, like you did last night.

Pepe, why do you torture yourself?

The past is behind us.

The important thing is the present.

She's energy now.

She's everywhere.

I don't understand why this happened.

I remember a deep conversation we had where she talked

about the importance of telling others that you love them.

When was the last time you told her "I love you"?

I've known many women in my life, Pepe.

And she was really special.

It must have been a privilege to spend so much time with her

Don't you think?

Pepe!

Are you sure you don't want to stay one more night?

No, thanks.

Namaste.

The desert seems lonely to me.

Immense.

But when the sea looms on the horizon,

I could watch it for hours.

Morning!

- Hello. - Sup!

Sorry. I didn't hear you!

I'm Tuercas.

What do you need me to fix?

I'm looking for the Guadalupe Reyes auto shop.

Come on, man.

No, Lupe retired.

My dad, God rest his soul, bought this place from Lupe.

I can't even remember when. I was so young!

Have you heard from Lupe since?

Yeah. They say Lupe now lives in a small town called "Las Cabras."

Where is it?

It's far from here.

Here it is! It's a two-hour drive on a dirt road.

- Thanks. - No problem.

Dammit, Elena!

I can understand Luigi.

But with this tiny moron?

Hey!

Help me!

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Help me!

Hey!

Help me!

Do you have some water?

I'm thirsty.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

Suddenly, the car started to smoke.

And it wouldn't start again.

Hey, Mom. The thermostat.

Right.

Does it take a long time to fix?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

Hey, Mom. How about a beer?

Come on. I'm almost 18 years old!

Alright.

- But just one. - Okay.

- Bring us some! - Yes.

Hey.

You hit it hard, right?

What?

You son of a...

Watch out!

- Come on. - It's coming off.

There you go.

What's the name of this place?

Los Cocos.

And there are coconuts here?

No.

But we have cacti.

You're all set, Mr.

The old ones are the best ones.

Here's my card in case you need me again.

Lupe?

Chuy?

- Chuy. - Lupe.

Guadalupe Reyes, at your service!

From the car shop?

That was a long time ago.

Back in Todos Santos!

Chuy was just a little kid.

Lupe Reyes.

Is he dead?

No.

He's just greening out.

- With Freddy? - Yes, please.

Just to hang out with my friend. It's nearby.

It's close to the hills, close to those cabins.

Are you going to drink?

Just a little bit, Mom.

No, you're still too young for that.

- Come on, Mom. Just 30 minutes. - Stop it, already!

You're finally awake!

Sit down and eat something. Don't pass out again.

It looks like you saw a ghost.

How did you know about the shop?

Through a friend of yours.

- What friend? - Elena Solís.

You met her a long time ago back in Todos Santos.

Elena.

Of course.

- And how do you know her? - She was my wife.

Mom, can I go to Freddy's?

Alright.

And how is she?

It's been years since I heard from her.

Dead.

For a few weeks now.

So she's gone.

I'm very sorry.

I found her diary. She wrote about you.

I thought I'd find...

Guadalupe Reyes.

I want to know why she cheated on me with you.

How could I know?

It's just...

With you.

A woman.

Back then, I was still with my husband.

We were doing okay.

One day I met Elena,

I thought she was a beautiful woman.

I don't know how to explain it. It just happened.

It's funny...

I didn't know she was married.

Then she left and I never heard from her again.

Sometime later, I divorced my husband.

He asked for an explanation, but I never said anything.

He understood, eventually.

Now we're even friends!

How did you do it?

What happened between us I'll keep it for myself.

What I can tell you is that no one has kissed me like she did.

We stopped kissing each other.

Better said, I stopped kissing her.

- Any children? - Two.

Daniel and Sonia.

Meeting Elena changed my life.

And I'm sure it changed yours as well.

You can sleep here.

Get some rest.

Thanks.

- Are you into my mom? - No.

Okay.

I wanted to give you this.

She left it behind when she left.

I kept it, thinking maybe I'd see her again.

I gave it to her before we got married.

She thought she'd lost it.

Everything comes back, José.

I told you not to go!

You've always been stubborn.

Since the day I met you.

That's the problem with you.

Did you bring me my postcard?

No.

But check this out.

I brought you this.

So...

What did you find out?

More doubts.

Oh, José.

I told you it would do you no good.

The strangest thing...

was finding out about Lupe.

Yeah.

Well, not really.

No, that's a common thing these days.

Mrs. Lascano sleeps with a woman one day and a man the next.

It's all the same to her. It's like a trend.

I think it's called being a 'hipster.'

Look.

The one in the pink shirt is Gertrudis.

And the other one is Silvia.

Come live here! We can go on double dates.

But no swingers, none of that crap.

I'm no hipster. I'm old-fashioned.

Coming!

You're going to wreck that door!

- Grandpa! - Hello, kiddo!

- Hi, Dad. - Hi, honey.

- Sup, Dad. - Daniel.

- What did you bring us? - Nothing, come in.

Grandpa.

- Where's my crab? - Let me tell you.

I found one.

I tried catching it, but he escaped to the sea!

But...

look.

I brought you this.

It's magic salt!

I stole it!

You put that on your pizza and you're going to fly away!

Wow! Thanks, Grandpa!

Really, Dad? Salt?

It's pure salt from Guerrero Negro.

Dad, you're going to give him high blood pressure.

Hey, have you visited Mom?

They changed her headstone. We went last week.

Yeah, why haven't you gone?

Listen, I want to show you something.

Look! It's Grandma!

- She looks so beautiful. - Yes.

I never saw this before.

You're a bad dancer, Dad!

Where are you going?

Thanks for this.

What is that?

I found it. It's your mom's diary.

She kept a diary?

I was cleaning, and I found it.

- Some pages are missing. - I found it like that.

Let me see.

Nothing made me happier than seeing Sonia's face when she was born.

Her fragility was a direct blow to the heart.

Show me.

I remember the excitement of seeing Daniel take his first steps.

It looked like he was dancing "La quebradita."

I must've danced like you, Dad.

- Does she talk about me? - Sure thing. Look it up.

Alex turns two today.

My precious baby, how you've grown!

Lupe sends you this.

You left it in her house.

I brought you sunflowers, I know you love them.

Can you believe it?

I'm not allergic to them anymore.

I went to meet them.

I wanted to know why you did it.

All the time we spent together,

I felt loved by you.

Your kids miss you.

Alex misses you aswell.

But I miss you the most.

I love you.

Guess what? Jhon Pérez changed his name to Luigi Kappala.

He revived a crab with his hands.

And it swam out to sea!

Lupe.

She lives in a town

with her son Chuy.

Rodrigo is still married.

He lives with his wife and his two children.

I also visited La Bufadora!

And I ended up completely soaked!

I also visited the cave paintings.

The ones you liked so much.

My love,

I miss you so much.