Original subtitles

TlE ME UP! TlE ME DOWN!

Go see the director when you're finished, all right?

Okay.

Come in.

Hi.

You wanted to see me? - Yes, sit down.

The judge has decided there's no reason to keep you here.

He thinks you're ready to rejoin society as of today.

Great!

You won't have to run away anymore.

You're free, Ricki.

Though being free also means being alone.

l won't be there to protect you anymore.

You'll be responsible for your own actions,

like any other citizen.

Don't worry. l'll manage.

- What will you do? - Get a job, start a family.

Like any normal person. - You're not a normal person.

The judge says l am.

What does he know?

lt's 50,000 pesetas.

lt's for the drawings

and for the mad, passionate moments you gave me.

Thanks. l promise not to spend them.

Don't be silly.

You'll need money until you find a job.

l listed a few places you might apply.

Now go, and never come back.

l said to leave.

l want to thank you for everything first.

Running away, eh?

No, this time the judge says l can go.

l'm fit to join society.

Society!

l belonged to a society once too.

lt was a gourmet society.

But one day they poisoned me.

l'd be careful if l were you.

Here. Take this.

lt's free.

- What is it? - That society's membership card.

Cards are always handy.

Got any credit cards?

l'm clean out.

l'm expecting a delivery.

Great. See you later.

- How much is that? - Six hundred pelas.

- Mom, what are pelas? - Pesetas.

- Hi. - Hi. l'll be right with you.

Your change.

See you. - Good-bye.

- What'll it be? - The heart in the window.

- How much is it? - Five hundred.

- My bus! - You don't want it wrapped?

"Barajas Studios...

therapeutic shooting...

Marina Osorio."

Marina.

l'm taking my panties off. They show.

What's worse, showing your panties or your pussy?

That reminds me: We're doing a number at the party tonight.

l promised Maximo.

- What kind? - Something sexy.

But nothing complicated. From our old act.

- l'm not sure l remember. - Sure you do.

Some tits here, a little ass there.

We'll kill two birds with one stone.

Both Maximo and the producer will be thrilled.

Whatever you say, boss.

Marina, l didn't say anything before,

but l'm really proud of you. - Silly.

Keep it up, huh?

- You lay it on too thick. - l've got to lay something.

l have to keep after them so we can finish today.

Hey, we could sing that one.

And l have something for you too.

Cool.

When the stroke left half my body paralyzed,

l thought l'd better hurry and make another film

before the other half went. - Of course.

Here l am, doing my posthumous work.

But you look so alive in your electric chair!

"Electric chair" - l like that.

- l just meant - - No, you're right.

Since l've been confined to this chair,

l've felt hornier than ever.

My wife says l'm regressing back to childhood. She may be right.

After a stroke, you have to learn everything all over again:

how to speak, how to read and write, how to dance.

But above all, you learn you want to go on living,

which, in my case, means making movies.

That was beautiful.

The knives. This is the fake.

- Even she wasn't fooled. - l was!

You were not! That one looks too phony.

- About the couch - - Later.

- Later when? - Later!

Have you seen Marina? - No.

How would you describe your film Midnight Phantom?

l'd say it's a spin-off of the horror genre.

Aren't you worried about making your comeback with a spin-off?

l've always wanted to make one.

Marina!

But l'm afraid it's turning out to be rather personal.

A personal spin-off? How's that?

When you put your heart and genitals into something, it's always personal.

You're known as an actress's director.

Genitals remind you of actresses, eh?

l meant from among so many actresses,

why choose a porn actress and a junkie?

lf you want to leave here alive,

don't mention the words "porn" and "junkie" again!

Hi, Maximo.

- Hi. - When do we start?

The set isn't dressed. How's your toothache?

lt hurts a bit.

They still haven't found you some aspirin?

Carlos!

Careful! You'll wreck the set! Come around this way.

Jump. Careful - you're a chubby one.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

l promise not to mention "porn" or "junkie" again.

That's better.

- Who's she? - A journalist.

- What's the next scene? - My death scene.

- How will you play that? - Good question.

How should l look when he stabs me on the couch?

Osvaldo.

Like that!

But don't say "Osvaldo."

Don't say "Osvaldo."

Like that?

She's upset.

Maximo, what scene are we shooting?

- With the phone. - And then?

lt's a circus around here.

How can you concentrate?

l worked in a real circus as a kid.

l trained horses, rodeo-style.

l had a lasso, and some so-called wild horses would come out.

l'd round them up and tame them -

Are you listening? - Yeah, l am.

What did l say?

You tamed and lassoed and rode horses.

l'd line them up and stand on their backs

and strike poses, you know?

Excuse me.

Come tell me about it.

l had this short skirt with tassels

and a ponytail down to my ass.

l wish l'd seen it.

Osvaldo, don't you recognize me?

- lt's me, Montse. - Montse? You've changed!

l gained a little weight after we split up.

You're bigger too. - Yeah.

Mind if l interview you?

- You're a journalist now? - And you're an actor?

Kids, l have to talk you.

- So what now? - Wait. l have a -

Maximo, we have to talk.

Excuse me.

My boots!

The producer's wife likes the couch. She wants it after the shoot.

- So? - lt might get splattered

in the final slaughter.

Very likely. lt's hard to stab a girl without spilling blood.

- You better speak to him. - He doesn't want any blood?

Sure, lots! But not on the couch.

- l'll change the ending. - No, you won't!

- l never liked it. - You loved it!

l'm changing it!

- You have the script changes? - ln a minute.

Look, l want you to make your movie.

Why should you compromise 'cause her twat's dripping for the couch?

lt's not a compromise. l've got a better ending.

Marina, you won't die. l'll save you.

No stabbing?

l'd just gotten used to the idea. What now?

You mind bearing with your toothache a bit longer?

No, why?

lt gives you the perfect expression for the scene.

- Well, since it's already there - - Thanks, sweetie.

He'll be the end of my producing career.

He's the nicest director l've ever had.

That's just it. He'd like to be even nicer.

You knew that, yet you still took off your panties!

- So what? - So he sees that, gets aroused,

and changes everything so he can save you!

Yes?

Oh, it's you.

No, l feel much better.

Yes, thank the police for me. That's right.

Not today. l'll see them tomorrow.

Tonight l need some sleep.

Darling, we've got our whole future ahead of us.

Of course l adore you.

Give me the gruesome details tomorrow.

Yes, l adore you.

Good-bye, darling.

Good-bye.

Come out from there. l've been expecting you.

Even though they told you l was dead?

l knew you wouldn't die without saying good-bye.

l'm not here to say good-bye.

l'm taking you away with me.

Where are you taking me?

To a quiet place where we can be happy.

- No. - What?

First take off your mask and let me see me your face.

l have no face.

You must have something there.

lf you're taking me away, l may as well get used to it.

You really want to see it?

Yes.

l can't.

Look at my body. lt's full of life!

But my face

is the face of a corpse!

You offer me only death, and death rarely brings happiness.

Cut! That's a wrap.

Help the actress down. - Hold on!

Nobody leave!

Someone stole my Walkman, and Osvaldo's missing 1 0,000 pesetas.

- The handcuffs too. - And some props.

And my 1 0,000 pesetas!

No, l took those.

Return everything and there'll be no reprisals.

l'm responsible for all this stuff.

l'd love to take things too, but l don't.

You were great, Marina.

- Who was it? - Relax, Lola.

The shoot is finished. You won't be fired.

- l guess not. - Let's celebrate.

- Who was it? - Let's have some champagne.

Yeah, alcohol might loosen some tongues.

- Don't stare at me like that. - l'm not staring. l'm admiring.

Well, don't.

- What's the hurry? - l'm soaked. What do you want?

- Nothing. You wouldn't like it. - Then don't tell me.

- Will l see you at the party? - Of course.

Hi.

Sorry.

Can l talk to you a second? - Not now. Some other time.

Marina, look!

Look!

l'm not going to eat them.

- You got keys to my place? - You locked yourself out again?

l don't know. l can't find them.

- You gotta pull it together. - See you.

You really should come to the party.

l can't. l don't want to. l won't discuss it.

- What do you want? - My pay.

- Where's the car? - Around the corner.

l'll get it. - Okay.

- What's its name? - Paquita.

Like my niece.

Show me your hoof.

Poor baby! She's got a corn.

- What's that? - A bruise on her hoof.

You better unshoe her. - Who'll pull the cart?

lf you don't, gangrene will set in.

Make a plaster of bran and vinegar,

put it in some burlap, and wrap her hoof.

Take it off 24 hours later and clean it with iodine.

When it dries, she'll be fine. Right?

Don't let them treat you bad. She really could die.

- Thanks a lot. - Good-bye.

The young lady's right.

You see?

"Hazelnut chocolates."

Maximo.

- Who is it? - Pepe, your neighbor.

Hi. Where are you going?

On vacation, to forget that nightmare of a film.

Give any important mail to Lola. She has my address.

Okay.

l don't know how you did it, but you were marvelous.

- You think so? - Absolutely!

l just did what Maximo said, even when l didn't understand.

You'll have to tell me your secret when l get back.

- When's that? - ln a couple weeks.

Enjoy yourself.

And get laid. - lf l do, l'm not coming back.

You'll never change.

Pepe...

- What do you want? - Relax.

What are you doing? He has my keys!

Don't scream!

l said not to scream!

l told her not to scream.

Hi.

- Who are you? - The guy who attacked you.

Does it hurt?

Damn it.

Get out right now or l'm calling the cops!

l had to hit you, but l didn't mean to hurt you.

l said get out.

Shit! Looks like a pharmacy in here.

Didn't mean to hurt me? You broke my tooth!

l said l'm sorry.

You're sorry?

So you want to fuck me?

Go on. Get it over with.

Relax.

We'll fuck when the time is right.

Then what do you want?

l'll tell you.

Let's lie down on the bed. We'll be more comfortable.

Watch the glass.

l tried to talk to you, but you wouldn't let me,

so l had to kidnap you so you could get to know me.

l'm sure you'll fall in love with me, just as l'm in love with you.

l'm 23 years old, l have 50,000 pesetas,

and l'm all alone in the world.

l'll try to be a good husband to you

and a good father for your kids.

- So you stole all those things? - l tried to talk to you.

- And you did the handstand. - Yeah, sometimes l show off a bit.

So that's why you look familiar.

We met once a year ago at a bar called Lulu's.

Remember?

l'd just escaped from the institution.

We met by chance at Lulu's.

We went to your place and fucked. You don't remember?

l promised to come back and protect you.

Lots of men have said that!

But l'm here to prove it. Now quit throwing things!

Did you like the heart?

Nice touch, huh?

l know you understand

The heaviness in my heart

When l'm at your side

My sorrow disappears

l'll do anything you want

The fault will all be yours

For my heart is waiting

Waiting for you once more

She's a sweetheart.

How did l ever bear

Being so long without you

How did l ever wait

How did l hold on

You know that deep inside

l'm desperate and sad

Ever since you left

Life has lost all meaning

l don't get it. You took four pills!

Regular painkillers don't work for me.

Why?

l was hooked on smack before.

When you're used to heroin, painkillers don't do shit.

l had no idea.

Only morphine would help, something like that.

Morphine? Where would l get that?

The doctor who detoxed me could give me something.

We can't go to a doctor!

What would you say? "Meet a pal who just kidnapped me"?

- Of course not. - Then what?

Nothing. l swear.

And she's only three blocks away.

Please, l can't take it anymore. l can't take it!

Besides, this is your fault.

All right.

But if you try any tricks,

l swear l'll kill us both!

Now go get dressed.

You've got a great body.

Don't bother. l hid all the blades and scissors.

Put some makeup on your bruises.

l like being in the bathroom with you,

like a married couple that's going out.

Marina, it's Lola. Pick up. You're really something!

l had to sing on my own.

lf we hold hands, the handcuffs won't show.

...everyone was asking about you.

- Who's that? - My sister.

- What's she want? - l don't know.

l hope you haven't gone back to your old ways.

lf you've done something stupid, hiding will only make it worse!

Things were going so well.

See you tomorrow, sweetie.

l need a drink.

- What would you like? - A Dry 1 00.

l don't care much for your face, but your ass is another story.

- Max! - Give me a drink.

You've had enough. Forgive him, Lola.

l drink too, but l don't make fun of his stroke.

Your ass and my stroke are part and parcel of our culture.

lt's true. You were great.

But we all missed Marina. What's keeping her?

l just spoke to her.

Your rain scene made her toothache worse.

He told me all about it. lt sounded amazing!

Sure, it's great hanging in the rain for hours

like A Man Called Horse.

Lola, please forgive my alcohol-induced aggression...

but while l can't stand your mug,

you've got a great pair of tits!

lt's true.

We shouldn't have come.

Don't tell me that now.

- What if someone else is there? - She lives alone.

What if she has company?

l'll ask her.

- Who is it? - Berta, it's Marina.

Come on up.

Are you alone?

Just me, myself, and l. Come on up.

All right. How dare you?

Don't try anything funny, eh?

What's going on? You scared me.

l have a terrible toothache.

That's a bad abscess. l thought it might be something else.

l'm Berta. Nice to meet you. - Ricki. Same here.

Come on in.

l've taken four Fiorinals. They didn't do a thing.

l warned you about the first few months.

Watch out. The table's dangerous.

Painkillers are useless after everything else you took.

- Give me something strong. - Sure, let me think.

How about Sosegon?

Toothaches are the worst.

- Earaches are bad too. - And colic.

- Never had it. - l have.

Take this for a couple days, no more.

You can get hooked on this too.

And we know what a fiend you can be. Right?

Did she hit you?

- No, l bumped into something. - You're quite a pair.

You want a joint? - No, thank you.

No, thanks.

Marina, you look nervous.

Calm down.

- You look so uptight. - l can't take it anymore.

Give me something now.

- A shot? - Yes.

l'll give you some Dolantin.

You're a born dope fiend!

The girls are awake. l'll go rock them.

- No! - Why?

Don't bother.

l'll go. - You don't mind?

l really like your boyfriend.

Sure you haven't taken anything? You're very agitated.

Let me see. Your pupils are fine.

Listen, you have to call the cops!

What about the cops?

My babies!

Why did you pick them up?

l just had to hold them.

Look at them.

Don't worry. The pain will be gone soon.

Look, Marina.

Ricki, let's go.

What are you looking for? l'm right here.

Don't fuck around now. - Let go of my hand!

- The handcuffs will show. - There's no one around.

And why is that? - A holiday weekend in August.

The pain's gone, right? l see it in your face.

Want to buy the medicine anyway? - Yes.

Then hold my hand and keep nice and quiet.

- Someone's ringing. - Let them.

Someone's there. l hear moaning.

lt could be an emergency.

Probably some junkie.

Goddamn motherfuckers!

Be careful.

"Say no to rheumatism."

Ma'am.

- What is it? - We need some Sosegon.

l don't have any.

- Lady, this isn't a holdup. - Just in case.

We have a legal prescription. You can call the doctor and check.

l said l don't have any. Anything else?

Yes, surgical tape.

- What for? - Let me handle it.

You can get Sosegon in the plaza in Chueca.

The pharmacy's open there?

What pharmacy? On the street. The black market.

You can get all the pills you want.

- What's the rush? - Don't push your luck.

What is it? - l don't want to go inside.

- What do you want? - For you to let me go.

lmpossible.

Marina, be sensible.

You want another broken tooth?

Let's go home. Come on.

Let's go.

Come on.

Now what?

l'll take off the handcuffs so you can get comfortable.

- What for? - l'll go get those pills.

You lie down and wait for me here.

Turn around. l don't want you to see me naked.

Sure. Sorry.

You don't happen to have some rope

or clothesline or something?

What for?

This will do.

Too short.

You got a rope or a cord?

What are you going to do?

You need anything?

You want to write? Or talk?

Shall we play a game?

Well, call if you need me.

Okay.

Years ago, when a bullfighter got top honors,

his fans would carry him home

and then wait until he appeared on the balcony

to give him one last ovation.

l don't know why l'm telling you this.

l suppose because l'm near my balcony

and l wish l could see you coming down the street

to speak to me.

Marina, it's Maximo.

l don't know if your tooth hurts or what.

You don't want to answer? Fine.

But if you're avoiding me, I'd Iike to know why.

Well, call me tomorrow.

l'll either be editing or at home. Bye.

No, my mustache will fall off.

- You got Sosegon? - No, but l got hash and scag.

The chick on the scooter's got pills.

Thanks.

Hey, you on the scooter!

You got any Sosegon?

Don't yell, you idiot!

Take it easy. l just asked if you had any.

- How many you want? - l don't know. A few.

- My girl's got a toothache. - Let's see some cash.

l have more.

Wait for me in the plaza. l'll be right back.

- l said to wait back there. - Well, now that l'm here -

- How many? - Give me all you've got.

What are you doing?

Son of a bitch!

- What's this? - What do you think?

You're a dead man!

lt's me!

Look what l brought you.

You're gonna like it.

She's out cold.

All right. l'm going to untie you

so you don't think l enjoy making you suffer.

Let's see.

She's going to wake up.

Will she or won't she?

Careful not to touch her pussy.

That's it.

Don't wake up...

l better leave the gag on. She's got a mouth on her.

All right. Let's get a little rest.

lt's been quite a night.

lf you knew how often l've dreamed of lying here with you.

Christ! What a hard-on!

Maybe l'll jerk off.

Feels kind of odd with her here, though.

Better just go to sleep.

What are you doing?

The pain came back.

And you thought maybe the keys would help, right?

- No, l took the stuff you brought. - That's how you thank me, eh?

You dumb shit! Can't you see l was testing you?

You think l'm an idiot?

How long will it take you to fall in love with me?

When will you realize no one's gonna love you like l do?

Poor thing.

lt's more a love story than a horror story.

- They can be hard to tell apart. - We've got a blockbuster.

- What's wrong, Lola? - Nothing.

- You look worried. - l have a hangover.

- Have a Bloody Mary. - Good idea.

And order me one too.

- All right. - Me too.

- Anything else? l'm off. - The mag stock.

- Tell Marina to call me. - What for?

- l need to talk to her. - l'm on my way to her place.

- Shall l go with you? - Better not.

Please tell her to call me. l really miss her.

l'll tell her. Bye.

The washer's rotted.

Here's your breakfast. What are you doing?

Hang on.

Sorry. - l have to pee.

When you need to go, just tell me.

lf you have the gag on, make some kind of sign.

l drew a picture for you. You like it?

- Turn off that faucet! - Just thought it might help.

- Listen to me. - What?

l'll never love you!

You hear me? Never!

Don't say that yet.

l'll never love you. You're pathetic!

Who asked you to take care of me?

Or protect me?

Or be my husband and the father of my kids? Who?

Who asked for your 50,000 pesetas?

Keep them. Spend them on some other woman.

- Does it hurt? - Yes.

l'll go get some antibiotics

and a washer, while l'm at it.

A washer?

For the kitchen faucet.

l'll have to tie you up a little.

Lie down, please.

Please. Come on.

Sit up, please.

- l don't like tying you up. - Then don't.

Shut up.

Anything else you want? - Different tape.

This stuff's skinning me alive.

l'm very upset, you know.

Think a little.

l know you have problems,

but put yourself in my shoes for a minute.

lmagine how l feel after what you said.

After what l've done for you.

No one's ever been that cruel - and l've known some cruel people.

Anyway...

if you can...

stop thinking only about yourself

and think a little about others.

Nobody ever called me pathetic before - ever!

"l'll never love you."

We'll see about that.

ln use.

l'll deal with you later.

Marina, are you there? lt's Lola.

Marina, please.

l have paper, extra-porous, hypoallergenic,

silk tape to go with formal wear.

What's it for? - Something easy to take off.

This one with little holes sells well.

lt's not for your cut, right? - No, it's for a girl.

lt's very gentle.

This one's good. l'll take it.

Anything else?

- Yeah, antibiotics for a bad tooth. - An infection?

"Marina, how can you disappear without a word?"

l'm worried sick.

lf l don't hear from you, l'll have to call the cops,

and we wouldn't want that.

Whatever you've done, there's always a solution.

You're what's important.

Please call me.

Don't try and fix things on your own.

lf you need to go cold turkey, l'll be there for you.

But let me hear from you, sweetie. Lola.

l have a surprise.

l'll take the gag off later. First the surprise.

Don't worry. lt's a nice surprise.

- Well? You like the place? - l've been here before.

Careful. There.

Aren't you afraid someone will find us?

That's why we moved. Who'd look for us here?

l'm not alone in the world like you.

l have my work, my family. Someone will miss me.

Sooner or later they'll come looking.

Then we have to leave right away.

Your sister was here earlier.

l didn't want to tell you, but l almost ran into her.

l've got it.

Call her and say you've left town with some friends.

Then she won't bother us, and she'll stop worrying too.

- You'd really let me call her? - Yes.

But just to calm her down.

One wrong word...

and l'll slit your throat and then my own.

Marina, l have nothing...

so l have nothing to lose.

Stop fiddling with that pepper. Put it down.

Give me that!

You're always getting in the - - Mom?

- lt's Marina. - Marina, how are you?

- Fine, and you? - So-so.

- Stop that, damn it! - What's wrong?

Your niece wants to know who it is.

Mom, tell Lola l'm not in Madrid.

l'll tell her. Don't worry.

l've come out to the country with friends to rest.

- Good idea. - What's for lunch?

Stop it! What a brat!

l can't wait till her mother comes and gets her.

Anyway, we're having pisto.

Pisto...

- lt's delicious. - l'm sorry l can't be there.

Don't worry.

l'll put some in the fridge for when you get back.

l don't have a phone here, but l'll call again.

Call anytime. l always want to hear from you.

- Don't forget me. - l won't.

- Mom... - What?

- l... l love you a lot. - I Iove you too.

Take care of yourself. - l will, Mom.

- A big kiss. - Bye.

Why do German retirees spend their summers in Benidorm...

while poor Spanish retirees

have to beg outside the subway?

Because German retirees

think about the future while they're still young,

while Spaniards...

Spaniards...

Spanish retirees only think of retirement

when it's too late.

Next.

The Gerobank Retirement Plan.

Dance your old age away.

So... what are your plans for the future?

We'll get married and have two or three kids.

- Two or three kids? - Or more.

However many we need.

l'm curious. How will you support us?

l'll find a job.

We'll go to Australia. They need people there.

But first l want you to see my hometown.

l haven't been back since l was three.

Does it still hurt? - Yeah, kind of.

Can l help?

l don't know.

Maybe some horse.

- Would that kill the pain? - lt's the only thing that would.

- l'll go get some. - Thanks.

Will you help me?

- You don't mind if l see you naked? - Not anymore.

No, l can manage.

l'll tie a gentle knot.

- Easy on my wrists, please. - This rope's the best.

So is the tape. l tested it first.

Well, see you later.

Want it open?

You can look at the stars while you wait.

l think he's pretty worried. He wants to call early elections.

l'm worried too, man. l got plenty of problems.

Yeah, but if he pulls it off, we'll be in good shape too.

- You believe all that? - Yeah.

Hell, man, l'm working my ass off like a slave.

- Yeah, but if he wins - - Got any smack?

No, but how much you want?

- The minimum, l guess. - 5,000 pesetas?

All right.

Wait here. l'll go get it.

l'm gonna sit down over there.

Wanna bang me for 5,000 pesetas?

Me give you 5,000? No way.

Then 4,000, what with the herpes and all.

lt's not the money. lf l had to pay every time, hell!

And my girl's at home with a toothache. l can't be screwing around.

What's that got to do with it?

That's the guy who attacked me that night.

The guy who had a mustache?

He doesn't have one now. l'll check it out.

- You're crazy! - Maybe, but l won't pay.

- So we meet again? - l don't know you.

Don't you? You roughed me up the other night!

Let's go.

l told you l'd kill you.

- What did you find? - Subway tickets.

- 5,000 pesetas. - Toothpicks. Give me the money.

- We split it. - Like hell! He robbed me.

No way.

Take his jacket. Or you could fuck him.

- l'd rather have his boots. - Sold.

Give me the cash. - What about me?

- You enjoyed it, you sadist. - That's true.

What happened to you?

l got attacked. They took everything.

Even your boots!

Why?

l'm sorry. l couldn't get your stuff.

Leave it. l'll do it myself.

Let me help you.

Those animals!

- This reminds me of my parents. - What?

My mom used to shave my dad on the patio back home.

lt's all l remember about them.

- Does it hurt? - Not at all.

Jeez, what l had to go through!

l don't know where to put my hands.

Wait a minute.

- Listen. - What?

- You sure it's all right? - Positive.

- We can stop if you want. - You crazy?

The only thing the bastards didn't touch was my cock.

l'll put it inside.

Don't pull out.

- Now l remember. - What?

l remember you now.

l don't follow.

You said we'd screwed before, and l said l didn't remember.

Well, now l remember perfectly.

l thought it was odd.

- Let's change position. - How?

Don't move. Don't pull out.

- Does it hurt? - l don't know.

Hold on.

Don't come.

Don't laugh or it'll slip out.

Wait, don't move. Don't pull out.

Don't pull out.

- l didn't want to wake you. - What are you doing?

- l drew you a map of my life. - Show me.

Look.

lmagine my life's a subway line.

First stop: orphaned at three.

Orphanage.

Escaped when l was eight. Reformatory. More escapes.

Mental hospital at 1 6.

What a career!

l learned lots of trades there.

Locksmith was my favorite - breaking in and out.

So l'd escape now and then, but l always went back.

Why?

l had nowhere to go, and the director lady liked me.

That's why you're such a good lay.

- With them it was different. - Were there lots of directors?

No, only one director. The others were nurses.

Now l understand.

Go on.

Last year l escaped and met you.

That stop changed my life.

You were all l could think of,

and thinking took up all my time, so l stopped acting crazy.

A judge came along, gave me a test, and said l was fine.

They let me go.

End of the line.

- You. - Me.

l can't leave her hanging there.

We need to shoot another scene. Or two.

Someone find Marina, please.

lf it's a question of money, l'll pay.

- What with? - Money's not the problem.

Maximo, everything has a limit.

Perfection is my only limit.

Must l remind you of your duty as director?

My duty is to warn you that the film has no ending!

Just add "The End."

l won't discuss it any further!

You're going too far.

We have to talk. Meet me in the bar.

Okay. Can you grab these?

Where's your sister? Why won't she answer?

l don't know. l'll see what Antonio wants.

Sure, or he might not use you on his next film!

lf it's with you, l'd rather direct traffic!

That's enough, Maximo!

- What's he got against me? - lt's not you.

He doesn't want to finish the film because he knows it's his last.

l know he's unbearable. - l'll say.

lt's his way of fighting off death.

Tell Marina to at least call him.

- Marina's disappeared. - What?

l haven't seen her since the last day of shooting.

- You two spoke that night. - l lied to you.

Did you call the police?

No, the police and us - l prefer not to.

l see.

Do something. Set the table.

Okay.

Look.

Here's Granadilla, my home town.

Not far from Plasencia.

l'll steal a car tonight and we're off.

- With your face like that? - You don't want to go?

Not in a stolen car, l don't.

Then we'll go by train or bus. But we're going.

Your pain's gone, right?

- My whole body hurts. - Then we'll go tomorrow.

lsn't that your doorbell?

You knew! That's why you didn't want to leave!

- l swear l didn't! - You tricked me, you whore!

Don't hit me! How could l know she had the keys?

You talked to the guy! He told you to give her his mail!

- Don't hurt Lola! - Shut up!

l'll be right down!

l've been waiting an hour!

l heard you, asshole!

She's gone.

There's no need to shout.

lt was ten minutes max. l have lots to do!

- Just move your fucking car. - Watch your language!

Come on!

Hey, hands off my car!

- l'll burn it! - l'll tell you what you can burn!

Rude man!

l won't say what l think of you.

Misogynist!

We have to go. We can't wait any longer.

- Whatever you say. - l'll go steal a car.

- l have a little money. - We'll need it.

But we also need a car. - Okay.

Will you wait for me here?

Will you run away if l don't tie you up?

l don't know. You'd better tie me up.

Tie me up.

This is the last time l tie you up.

Shit! l forgot the damn radio again!

There it is.

l'm about to pee in my pants.

That's odd.

Pepe, are you in there?

Lola, come in.

- What happened? - l was kidnapped. Untie me.

- Kidnapped? Where? Here? - And at my place.

- By whom? - Later. He'll be back any minute.

The kidnapper? Let's go!

You look awful. You been taking dope?

l'll get my purse.

What's all this blood? l'm responsible for this place!

- My Walkman! - Leave it.

l'll buy you a new one.

l don't get it. What's going on?

- l love him. - What?

- l love him. - The guy who kidnapped you?

You're crazy!

How can you love a kidnapper who ties you up?

You think that's normal?

lt must be the shock. You can't be that kinky!

We'll go over the roof and out the other street.

Come on!

Let's go!

Hurry! Get in!

The Granadilla-Marina line.

How are you doing?

Fine.

l brought you a sleeping pill.

- Thanks, Lola. - Now...

tell me all about it.

Don't you trust your sis?

lt's hard to explain.

Start with how he kidnapped you.

lt was the night of the party.

l'd been at the door saying good-bye to Pepe.

lt rang again so l opened it, thinking it was him.

- You shouldn't have. - Yeah, well, anyway...

l started screaming, and Ricki hit me. - How terrible!

- He just meant to shut me up. - Sure!

When l came to...

he explained that he'd kidnapped me

so l could get to know him.

He said, "l'm 23 years old, l have 50,000 pesetas...

and l'm all alone in the world.

l hope to be a good husband to you

and a good father to your kids."

What a mess.

He can't hear you. You go up alone.

You came!

With my sister. She wants us to live with the family.

- Your family? - And yours from now on, if you want.

Come on.

Lola, this is Ricki.

- This is yours. - Thanks. Anything else?

ls that everything? - No, hold on.

l'm sorry about all this. - So am l.

Don't let it happen again. Mind sitting in the back?

What about your car? - lt's stolen.

l thought so. Well, someone will take it.

By the way, there's never been a thief in my family.

What about Dad? May he rest in peace...

Exactly! One was enough!

Marina says you're a good locksmith.

And plumber and carpenter -

- And electrician and bricklayer. - Great.

l'll find you work within a week.

l assume you don't mind working?

- No, l want to work. - Good.

One more thing. When we get home,

not a word about the kidnapping to my mother.

Don't worry.

ls the interrogation over?

Yes.

Now give me a kiss. l'm not that bad.

lt's just that you two put me through hell!

Let's have some music.

When l lose every game

When loneliness is my only bedmate

When l find there's no way out

And night gives me no rest

When the silence frightens me

When l can't stand on my own two feet

When memories rise up

And pin me to the wall

l will hold on

And go on living

l'll turn to steel so nothing can get through

And though the winds of life blow hard around me

I'II be Iike the reed that bends but never breaks

l will hold on...

What is it, silly?

We get along just fine!

Come on, sweetie.