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Thank you.

Thank you.

What do you think?

Why do we have to stop? Because.

But I need practice. If I embarrass you in front of your friends, I'll never be

able to make it. Don't worry.

You are getting better every day.

Finish this out, Stephanie.

Well, maybe he'll dance with me. Can you tango? Sorry, ma'am. The best Valentino

on board is your father.

He's not my father. He's my husband.

Leave us, you idiot.

Come on, it's fun.

You'll love it.

Leave the poor man alone, Stephanie.

Stop making a scene.

You're acting worse than a whore.

What's wrong? I'm just doing your damn tango.

You don't know what tango is.

I don't want you doing it with other men.

Ever.

Not even a such hunk.

Well, how about with other children then? Stephanie.

What happened here? Man overboard.

They say it's a young woman.

Captain! Captain! Captain!

I think these are the four girl's shoes.

Right here.

Give me that.

Do you know her?

Stephanie. Stephanie!

Stephanie!

Stephanie! Stephanie!

Stephanie! Stephanie!

Stephanie! Just a child!

My bride!

Stephanie! My bride!

When Papa died, I thought we would all die too.

But Mama found a way to save us.

Men in Argentina pay a lot of money for mail-order brides from Poland.

We'd only been married for three weeks.

Shall I say she was Roman Catholic?

Of course, she was.

But the main thing is that my family's Catholic.

This wasn't her first time. She tried it in Paris.

So all records must show it was an accident.

Without even a hint of...

I'll fill out the death certificate in my office.

I'll go with you.

You're making me feel better already.

It began as a prank to make him stop treating me like a child.

But then I had a better idea.

I hope I have the courage to do it.

I've never felt so alive.

Alba Jelinski.

Is that your married name?

No, it's Alba Bornstein.

Show me your wedding license.

Do you have a photo of your husband?

No. How do I find him?

Husbands are beyond the goals.

Show this to the guard at the gates. Welcome to Argentina.

Next!

Shut up!

Show some respect.

I'm your husband.

I hope I'm not a disappointment.

You don't look like a man who needs to get married by mail.

We all do here.

There's only one woman for every 50 men in this country.

May I show you to your home?

I am so glad to see you.

I am Siko's mama.

Tomorrow, after the wedding, I'll be your mama too.

We're already married.

That's what the government says.

But nobody is married until the rabbi says so.

Now, what do you want to eat?

You must be starving.

We don't have much, but I hope you'll find something here.

Alba!

Are you decent?

Here. This will make you look like a lady. You mustn't let anyone see you in

those rags.

Is this your son's room?

Don't worry.

He's sleeping with friends tonight.

I won't let him touch you until after the wedding.

Now hurry. We've got so much to do.

She's a real beauty.

She's a little older than I expected.

A beauty like that deserves the best diamond in town.

Perhaps a smaller ring might be more appropriate.

Mr. Bertoni, are you trying to insult my daughter-in-law?

Of course not. I just... Look at her.

She's descended from the royal house of Krakow. Does she look like a street

urchin?

No. A century ago, she would have been a virgin duchess.

So, show us the best diamond you have.

It's extremely expensive.

You mean it's too good for us?

Of course not. I just meant it. You too.

Take a walk.

Why did you say my daughter's Oh Mama's just trying to take care of us May I?

Put my hand around your lovely waist.

I guess so Thank you You're gonna be very happy here.

It's so much better than the old country.

We're very proud of our Jewish community

Before we go back, I'll introduce you to our kosher butcher, grocer, the baker,

or doctor.

Everyone with money. I mean everyone important.

You'll be surprised how fast they'll make you feel at home.

I had no intention of going this far.

I have to tell the truth soon.

But I've never seen a Jewish wedding.

And a Jewish wedding night.

Alba, come here.

Let's have a talk.

Sit beside me.

Tell me, dear, are you a virgin?

Yes.

Of course you are.

But it's not always easy to tell.

Just to be on the safe side, I want you to use this.

What is it?

A chicken heart.

You slip it under your... And it makes a

perfect stain.

Just the right size and color.

I'll put it over here next to your pillow, okay?

So it's easy to reach when... You know, when he's too

busy to notice.

I am sure it's not necessary.

But use it anyway, so everyone can be happy

Pay no attention.

They are from the radical synagogue.

They're jealous. I told you there's no women in the city.

You look like an angel.

Don't be afraid.

All I want to do...

Is to make you happy.

Tell me, Alba.

I need to know.

Do you want to make me happy?

Yes.

You're wonderful.

Thank God. Do you love me?

I love you, Alba. I would do anything to make you happy.

Would you do anything to make me happy?

Would you?

Anything?

I can't hear you.

Tell me, Alba.

Maybe.

Will you do anything to make me happy?

Come on.

You promise?

I promise.

You're an angel.

Stay just like that. I'll be right back.

Where are you going?

I forgot something to make it perfect.

You remember our jeweler, Mr. Bertone?

What?

The way to make me happy is to make him happy.

But you're my husband.

Yes, and you swore to obey me.

But why?

This isn't Europe.

We're a lot more modern here.

That's right.

And much more sophisticated.

Kneel down and I'm letting this fly.

Don't make me hurt you.

Unbutton his fly.

That's it.

Now you're making me happy.

I can handle it now.

Don't worry, my child.

We'll take it nice and slow.

Why are you doing this?

What do you think that ring is for?

You cost me a fortune.

No, no. You're worth it.

Let's go real slow.

I need something.

Some lotion.

To make it better.

Be a live wire.

You stupid

little

bitch! You want to cut my customers out?

What

happened?

I'm fine.

Is he going to make it?

Yes.

I'll get the doctor.

Cholo.

Go get the doctor. He's coming.

Just take care of your son.

No! No, don't look.

No, they'll kill us all. No, this is the only way they won't kill us. He's right.

Now kill the whore. She's crazy. She cut me.

It's so bad you can't hold my hat.

I don't need this.

I'll use yours.

Come closer and I'll kill you.

Here's the juggler.

Go ahead.

That's it.

Drown yourself.

Did the condemned man enjoy his last meal?

No, he had stomach trouble.

Atta girl. Sweet dreams.

I'd like to see you lug a ton of macaroni.

Give us a hand.

You killed him.

That's right.

I'd hate to see my lovely bride hang by the neck.

Get her out of here. Why?

What are you going to do?

Not enough blood.

I'll get a taxi.

See what you've done?

Alright,

hold on.

Okay.

Okay, here, keep the change.

Good night.

Why are you doing this?

Who are you?

I hate you.

What time is it?

Two o'clock.

Breakfast will be ready in an hour. Give me that drink.

No!

What if the police connect you to the murder?

That's better.

Can you open these?

Certainly.

Thank you

Cut it short.

Make these point forward.

Like daggers.

And make it black.

Of course.

Excellent idea.

Don't worry, darling.

We'll make him happy.

Does he own this place?

Cholo.

He doesn't own a thing.

He sleeps with horses.

How did you meet him?

Did Zico introduce you?

I don't want to talk about it.

Welcome to the club.

We'd all give our long lost charity to sleep with him, but he sleeps with

horses.

He's never given any girl a second look.

Does he like boys?

Oh. Don't I wish?

No, darling. The only thing Cholo likes is himself.

And Tango.

Get to work!

Hurry up!

Flora?

Is she ready?

Why is Cholo so interested in her?

I don't know.

Let Cholo play his games.

Just keep an eye on him.

Didn't know they came so big.

Huh?

Macaroni crates.

Big. Not now, please.

This is for his family.

We won't forget.

The black hand never forgets.

It's a terrible tragedy.

How'd it happen?

Don't worry, we'll find out.

Hey, seeko.

What time did Bertone leave your house?

He never got there.

We kept waiting for him.

Give my respects to your boss.

Sure, Charles.

Does all this belong to Zinko?

Of course.

He'll be back soon.

We got no choice.

We gotta kill her for it.

Wait a minute. Who does she belong to? You or me? Me.

You had your chance to kill her, but you couldn't do it.

You couldn't either.

No. You couldn't, but I wouldn't.

Big difference.

What do you want, Her?

I don't get it.

What do you want out of this?

Whoa! It's amazing.

I'll even help.

But there's gotta be.

Three days. That's it. You gotta kill her for three days. You know I won't.

Besides, you'll be sick of her before.

Help me. I'm a prisoner in a whorehouse.

Take it easy, miss.

You're safe now.

Who made you a prisoner?

You know his name?

Zicko Bornstein.

He married me just to make me his slave.

Sure. He says his wives are virgins from Paris, but they're always Jews from

Warsaw.

Where do you want to go, miss?

Take me to the house of Judge Torres.

Hold your horses, miss.

Before we see the judge, we need... No, no, no, it's okay.

He's my... I mean, he's... He's a friend of my family.

Do you know where he lives?

Sure. It's not very far.

The judge might be sleeping.

Mama, see that these fine officers are well rewarded?

For this, you get the best.

Flora can wait to take you around the world.

Welcome home.

Aren't you going to thank me?

For what?

At least we're looking for a killer.

The one who stabbed the jeweler?

I didn't say a thing.

Isn't that worth a thank you?

No wonder you buy poor girls from Poland.

You can get one on your own.

No, no, don't kill her here. Not now, but Lisa. No, I'll be good. I promise.

I'll do whatever you want.

Please, Cholo.

I won't do it again.

Thank you.

Please help me take me away from here.

I need you to help

Help

me

If you run away again, I'll kill you.

I hate you!

Why do you want me to hate you?

Don't leave me!

Time to stop.

Was your first one a fat jeweler or the doctor with one leg?

Did you have the Jewish wedding?

It's all fake, you know. Even the rabbi, he's really a gangster.

Everything is fake.

Even you.

Don't be so sad.

I was a virgin 28 times.

It's really easy.

Yeah, there's nothing to it.

Except for that screaming in ecstasy, I don't always give me a sore throat.

You know men, they have no imagination.

Bye,

Elba.

Didn't I cheer you up?

You look worse than Lillian Gish in Broken Blossoms.

I think... I think you've got a fever.

Come on, let's go to the kitchen and get some hot soup. Come.

Come, come.

Who did it?

She's the one.

She knows what happened.

Who killed Bertone the Jeweler?

Just tell the truth, darling, so that they don't kill us all.

Shut up.

You pimp.

Talk, or I cut your tongue out.

Talk. Please, no.

We won't tell the criminal.

Bitch!

Was the jeweler at your wedding?

What jeweler?

Don't play dumb with me, you bitch.

Get out of here, cholo.

This is between us and the Jews.

You stay out of it.

We're leaving with the girl.

After she talks, we bring her back.

No need to bring her back.

She's not leaving.

Put your blade on the table.

Now.

Go ahead and kill me.

I'll shoot your legs.

How's the king of tango gonna dance then?

On his hands.

cripple take

the girl to the car

Is the dance over?

Or is it just getting hot?

And it's heat, damn it.

Give my respects to your boss.

He won't forget this.

Neither will I.

I'm sorry.

This won't happen again.

Don't worry, Alba.

I'd never let anyone else kill you.

Come on.

Every day he lights a candle for his dead wife.

She fell off a ship from France.

My God.

He does it to shorten the mourning period.

He's already chosen his third wife.

Shall we offer our sympathy?

Stephanie is dead.

Alba is alive.

What will she say?

Relax.

She didn't break when the Italians came. The police don't stand a chance.

What about the sex?

Does she give you trouble in bed?

There's nothing I can't handle.

Don't be so sure.

She's too smart.

She's nothing special.

So why can Cholo kill her?

Bitch, you wanted to break your teeth?

Can I go now?

Just shut up.

Solo wouldn't be such a baby.

How do you know?

You don't even know what he is.

Really?

What is he?

Just get away from me. Go downstairs.

Find somebody to dance with.

Joel told me to never dance with anyone else.

Did he tell you never to fuck anyone else?

I know he didn't.

Just go down there and make some money.

Earn your keep.

Does he work for you?

Just go downstairs and dance alone.

Not until you tell me what he is.

Look, the more you know Tango, the more you know Cholo, okay?

How long have you known him?

Get the fuck out of my office, you faggot!

Out now!

Let's dance in bed.

Never.

Listen to the music.

Just listen.

The answer is in the music.

I hear it saying, love me, Cholo.

Please, tell Zico to go.

Get out.

Take them with you.

Let's go.

Is that what you want?

You don't know what sex really is.

I don't know what sex with you is.

Yes, you do.

All sex is the same.

It just leaves you more sad.

The beauty you're born with doesn't count.

The only thing that counts is the beauty you make.

Let's go.

Alba! She's busy.

Alba!

Alba, come here!

I'm looking all over for you. You don't understand.

She has to meet the Sri McDow tonight.

They're waiting.

I must have heard you wrong.

Almost sounds like she belongs to you.

You're right.

It's just that... Forget it.

I'm gonna give you a car.

Where are you going?

The Italians deliver her body to the police. All we do is turn her over. All

you do is pay damages.

So why didn't you bring her?

Why did you make the deal?

They didn't have any proof.

Proof? We don't need proof. And we don't need the police chief snooping in our

place of business.

Look, you just want to make money.

Italians don't want war.

We don't want war.

Nobody wants war.

And one dead hole fixes everything.

Now, where the hell is she? Don't worry, I'll take care of it. No, the Italians

will take care of it.

Just give him the dagger she used.

Did you bring that?

Where is the hole?

Cholo is not going to like this.

You promised to keep him out of this. You better talk to my boss. We know what

we promised.

Nobody wants trouble with Cholo.

He's your friend, so you deal with him. I have.

This girl is attached.

So get him another whore. Buy one right now. Buy him a five.

We need a dead body.

And we got three choices.

You.

Your mama or the whore. It's all dead, you pig.

Amen.

Something wrong?

Don't move, Cholo.

All I want is the heart.

Oh, yeah?

What do you want her for?

Come on.

Give me a hard time.

I'm dying to make your brains dance on her face.

Open the door and get out.

Move, bitch.

What do you want her for?

Dead? Yeah.

Who told you how to find us?

Who?

Who told

you?

Who? Who told you? The eagles.

Not yet.

Kill him!

I've seen him with blood in his eye.

He'll get over it.

Cholo can't love anyone.

He doesn't know how.

He once said that he'd never let himself be killed by a stranger, only by a

friend.

Don't make a scene in here.

Tell me at least your car was stolen.

What happened?

Give me a reason. For what?

Give me a reason. What for?

For not killing you.

It was a black hand that gleamed down.

I tried to stop them. How did they know I had your car?

No, really, Charles.

No.

No!

Don't die with a lie in your mouth. Stop it!

Dance with fists!

Get the police!

Is he alright?

It's fine. Go.

The boat is.

Please. They're downstairs.

Help me.

Seamus, you help me!

Go!

She's in shock, but she keeps calling your name.

What's her name?

We're not sure. She once mumbled the name Stephanie Torres.

Does that ring a bell?

That's not possible.

But it might be someone she knew.

A friend or relative.

People in trouble often try to reach me.

Right this way, your honor.

It's not her.

Stephanie had long blonde hair.

Honey blonde.

I don't know this woman at all.

Mother of God.

Stephanie. Stephanie.

It's me.

Darling. I don't understand.

This is a miracle my wife has come back from the dead what happened to you?

Just hold me tight Please don't leave me again

It seems so long ago.

It's as if all my things belong to someone else.

And then you danced with our waiter and made everyone laugh at

him, acting like he was Valentino.

Why did I dance with a waiter?

Actually, we were having a little spat.

About what?

Nothing.

Well, who was angry, you or me?

It's not important.

Let's try again. What made you angry? Was it me?

Of course not.

Now, go through it again.

Okay. You didn't want to dance anymore, so we sat down and... Oh, yes.

The waiter.

That's it.

Remember?

No.

It's all a blank until I saw you in the hospital.

Sorry.

Welcome, your honor. A pleasure to see you.

Stephanie.

Stephanie.

Send those to my house. What?

The mannequins.

Immediately. Yes, sir.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. She wants it longer.

Don't you have one?

Of course, Your Honor.

Yes.

That's better.

Yes, yes, yes.

That's the one you like.

Isn't it there?

That's almost perfect.

Send this to be cleaned. As you wish, madam.

And this.

And this too. As you wish, madam.

Send them all.

Of course, madam. And all this too.

Excuse me madam your teachers waiting at the front door.

He says he's your tango teacher

Do

you want

I want you.

If you're looking for a slave to blindfold and abuse, I

suggest you go back to your damn horse.

Alba was in such a hurry to die, she left this behind.

Would you put it in the coffin where she sleeps?

Give me that! You've read it, haven't you?

I wonder how it ends.

It ends with you getting out of my house.

I have the power now.

You always had the power.

You just didn't know it.

Never come back.

My house and my husband are my happiness now.

You don't belong here.

Ever.

It doesn't matter what husband you belong to.

The real you belongs to me.

I belong to no one but me.

You cut out my heart and left me for dead.

Why don't you finish the job and kill me?

I'm not me anymore. I don't know whether to love you or kill you.

Excuse me, madam.

If there's anything wrong, I can summon the guard.

No. He is showing me how to tango.

We'll be in the music room.

As you wish, madam.

This can't be love.

It hurts too much.

This is the last time, Cholo.

I don't love you.

I don't want to love you.

Tell me I don't love you.

You don't love me.

Tell me you don't love me.

Say it.

Say I don't love you, Harper.

Judge is here. Oh my god, put your jacket on hurry

What

kind of teacher

Good evening.

This is wonderful Stephanie

I'm so glad you changed your mind.

About what? About trying to jog your memory.

I knew music would be the key.

Yes, yes, we found a song that strikes a very deep chord.

I'm not sure why. A beautiful tango, very old.

You from the old school?

Yes. In Paris, they consider me a tango master.

I've been giving Stephanie her lessons.

She's a real champion.

What's your secret?

It's simple.

To bring out her best performance, the man must drive the woman like a

race car.

But with a championship car, the man must drive harder.

Here.

Drive me like a man.

Drive me harder.

Drive me harder.

Like this.

Then stop it.

I'll never play the woman. Not even as a joke. Then drive me harder.

I'll drive you back to hell.

Drive. Drive.

Drive. Arrogant bastard.

Drive. Stop it. Let me go.

Go ahead and shoot.

No. Wait.

Wait. Now remember, a man with a gun tried to kill me, and no one cared if I

lived or... Take him away.

Show that gutter trash to the gate.

As you wish, madam.

As you wish, Madame.

Take him to the police.

I'll press charges in the morning.

Damn coward.

Where did you meet such a cheap hoodlum?

Stephanie, I want an explanation.

Stephanie!

Take her to the bedroom.

Should I call for a doctor, Your Honor?

Where is he?

What happened to your gun?

Cholo has stolen my soul.

I don't know if I'm Stephanie or Alba.

Hey, tell everybody to go home.

Stop playing.

Tell the band to get out of here, okay? The place is closed.

We're closed.

Laura, help me!

Go home!

Get out of here!

Why did Cholo tell you about my husband?

He didn't.

You did.

First time you ran away, you told those dumb cops about the judge.

And you think you're so smart.

Why are you helping the police?

I thought Cholo was your friend. My only friends.

Not the kind you put in the bank.

I should thank the bastard.

You're worth more than I ever dreamed.

You're scared to death he's going to kill you.

That's why I want him cut.

He'll make you pay for doing this.

I know, Cholo.

He's long gone and dancing with some new whore. Then my husband will make you

pay. No, he'll make you pay. Every single day for the rest of your life.

Of course, Stephanie.

Release her, now.

When I see the money, Your Honor.

Here's your key.

And never tell another living soul.

Who raped my wife? Was it you?

Never. For me, sex is business.

And who the hell did?

No idea, Your Honor.

Ask her.

Let's go home.

You cheap Jew pimp. If you're lying, you hang for it.

I've hung you Jews for a lot less.

Cholo.

Go to my house. She's here.

You tell them.

Stop it.

Hold it. Hold it. Don't make a mistake.

Okay, the problem's downstairs.

A killer.

He wants your wife.

He's tried to kidnap her before.

You lie, son of a bitch. No, really. Just let me help you to the door. The

cops are outside.

Really. He's wanted for murder. If anybody raped your wife, it was him.

Is that true, Stephanie?

Can't you remember any of this?

Of course she can. She's been raped.

Damn it, Stephanie.

No.

Son of a... Wait.

Slow down.

I told you I'd come.

Who told you to come back?

Stop playing!

see each other you were wrong without me i found it for you

it hurts she loves you

Come here.

You.

You son of a bitch.

I knew it was you.

Alba. Stephanie, stand back.

Stephanie, come here.

Alba. Stephanie!

Come here!

Alba.

Hurry.

Stephanie!

Let me die alone.

I'll never leave you.

I feel

so

naked.

Let me die dancing in your arms.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Oh, my

God.

Thank you.

Thank you.