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Everyone knows that love does not exist,

it is merely a chemical effect generated by our brain,

making us confuse reality.

Chemistry. It's just Chemistry.

JUST A LITTLE CHEMISTRY

Do you know what time it is, my dear?

How is it that you, of all people,

are late today?

I... -Go on, be quiet.

You never know what's going on, you're always miles away.

You'd better stay here.

The way you look.

At that moment, twelve areas of Oli's brain started to function,

secreting dopamine, adrenaline, oxytocin and vasopressin.

He's better-looking in real-life than on the telly.

I've been talking to him, he's interesting, friendly, modest,

I mean, really normal,

if he wasn't rolling in it, and his body...

What a body!

What did sourpuss say to you?

She makes me mad.

I'm so pleased you're here.

You remind me of my first boyfriend.

He's had three serious relationships,

a singer, a model and now Alessandra.

I read it's the women who capture his heart,

that he loves to be seduced.

Although he confessed that he still hasn't been truly in love.

A bit young for me, I can't see him as the father of my kids,

but you never know, he likes them mature.

I need a boyfriend now.

Hey! what about that boy who lives with you?

Carlos?

Olivia, please, stop whispering.

And you Berta, come with me.

The cat's hungry.

Everyone a bit to the left.

None of them will forget meeting the actor.

To the right, that's better.

The photo will be used in salons, to cover files, posted on Facebook,

but she...

Out of the way.

It's as if she had never been there. She won't even be in the photo.

I've had an awful day.

Carlos?

So many weeks with no sign of life?

I see you still think washing your hair is bad for you.

Are you saying my hair is dirty?

No.

Did you bring me anything?

Ooh What a big sausage! I love it!

But I'm not sure if it will all fit in my mouth...

It will fit.

Can I come in? -Yes, come in.

What are you doing? -Watching the end of Moonstruck.

But it's a romantic comedy.

Cher falls in love with the brother of the man she's supposed to marry,

Nicolas Cage, who has lost his hand.

And calls himself a wounded wolf,

and she defines herself as unlucky.

You know it by heart? -Yes, I love it.

I hate them. -Who'd say so? You've got them all.

Pretty Woman, When Harry met Sally,

Four Weddings and a Funeral, About Time,

This is more recent. -They're part of my research.

For your book?

I'm trying to demonstrate the negative influence of Hollywood

as sentimental propaganda.

Ah, 500 Days of Summer, I love it. -It works 'cos the roles are reversed.

The girl behaves like a boy, and the boy is the sentimental one,

the neglected one. It's just manipulative fiction,

emotional balm, escape from reality.

What do you mean? When they make love for the first time

and he dances down the street as if it were a musical.

That happens. Can I borrow a t-shirt?

It's happened to me.

Really? That people start to dance along the street?

Of course. It happens when you fall in love.

Are you sure or have you been carried away by social conventions?

Romantic comedies are full of them.

Listen, boy meets girl.

In real life, they would never have looked at each other,

but on screen, they find a brutal chemistry.

Not chemistry again.

Their love is impossible.

For example, they belong to different social classes,

she's a whore, he's a business man...

The thing is, and this goes with the genre,

after a fight, they make up and end up together.

With a French kiss.

French?

With your tongue.

I don't think you and I will ever agree on this.

That doesn't mean there aren't some good films,

but romance and films are not a good mixture.

Mystery, mystery and films, now that's a good combination.

Ah, I love it in My Best Friend's Wedding,

at the end, when she ends up dancing with her gay friend.

Shall we watch it again?

Do I have an erection... option?

Where's the remote?

The remote...

Here's the remote.

Here we are at the opening night of the IMAFIC FILM FESTIVAL,

where there is great excitement,

among those waiting for today's brilliant stars.

Hundreds of fans jostle together, anxiously waiting their idol,

the gorgeous actor, Eric Soto.

Ah, it looks like he's arriving now.

False alarm.

I don't even know who they are.

Ah, this time, yes.

He's mine, mine!

Accompanied by his girlfriend,

the stunning actress and model, Alessandra Liotti.

Much older than him, eh?

Eric, Eric, Eric!

Over here, here!

Where are you taking me? Where are you taking me?

Stop.

Someone will hear us, someone will hear us.

Hey, hey, hey, shall we smoke one?

But slowly.

Let's go to the sea. -Eric, stop.

What's this?

Do you like the sea?

Yes, I like the sea. -And I like you.

Oh, Eric.

Let's do it here. -What do you mean here?

Here. -What do you mean here?

No-one's watching us.

No!

Did you hear that?

Wait here, don't move.

It'll be one of those silly girls that pursue you. Eric!

Who are you?

Me?

What are you doing here?

I'm from the Festival security,

and I heard laughter, a bit...

strange.

Eric! Come here?

Well, as everything seems to be OK, I can go now.

Come here, come!

Who was it? -You were right, a fan.

Where were we? -I don't know.

What a bad memory.

Let me remind you.

Have you seen the new advert for New Sensation?

No.

The policeman from Your Place or Mine, Turn round, I'm getting changed.

Turn round, I'm getting changed?

Yes, it's the title of the new series.

I can't believe you've fallen for a guy you've only ever seen on TV.

Are you... a fan?

We've been out a couple of times, just as friends...

Anyway, I'm not the sort of girl that goes round pursuing stars.

What's your problem, you moron?

Hand over the wallet, it's not yours.

Oh yes, yes mate. You need new teeth.

But not with this dough. Give it to me.

What are you looking at?

Are you alright? -Yes.

I think this is yours.

Where did you learn to fight like that?

It comes naturally.

Hey, where are you going?

Don't go, I won't be long.

Come on, dance, dance.

Hi, Lola.

We haven't seen you for a long time.

What have we done so that you don't want to visit us?

Here am I.

There must be something up with her.

Good, deliver it well.

You, hit back, fucking hell, my grandmother could hit harder.

Hit him, dodge it. Good, good.

Put up your guard, Tirillas, put up your guard. Cover yourself!

Hello, Oli.

Fucking hell, Tirillas Try and concentrate?

Yes, boss. Whatever boss.

What brings you here?

Come on, carry on, come on!

Happy birthday.

Is it my birthday?

"Neusensation".

Now I'll have to find a girlfriend.

Have you got any news?

Nothing.

You're not pregnant. Am I going to be a Grandfather?

No, Dad.

Good, because we've already got enough kids here.

There, at least I made you smile, you've got such a long face.

Tirillas, will you pay attention!

That boy's never going to learn.

If it wasn't for you, they'd be on the street getting into trouble.

They're still delinquents.

Every day, You remind more of your mother.

I miss her so much.

Get up there, fight how I taught you.

Come down from there, Tirillas. -Yes boss, whatever you say, boss.

At that moment,

his brain started to produce every type of chemical substance.

His heart reached a hundred and thirty per minute

and his blood pressure shot up.

Hey, you boy!

You boy, are you OK?

Oh, I'm sorry! I completely forgot. Let's go.

What? -Why don't you stay for lunch?

No, no, don't worry. I'm sure Carlos is in a hurry.

No, no, I'm not in a hurry.

You heard him. There's no more to be said.

Poor Tirillas has always been in love with Oli.

He gets this idiotic expression when he looks at her...

Did he pass his driving test?

The fifth time.

He drives one of those mini-buses. A public danger.

I've never tried boxing, I think I'd like it.

Especially here, at Toro Salvaje.

Of course.

Carlos is a psychologist, you know?

Oh, well! We could do with one here.

I mean for the lads. -No, he means for me.

Yes, I'm mad, what's wrong?

Ignoramus. -I love you too, Lola.

What do you know about the human being's mind and body?

It was a joke. -We have to explain everything to you.

They've always been like this, for years.

Don't eat here any more. -You're a retard.

We could make a deal. Boxing classes in exchange for therapy.

A psychologist?

I would have liked Oli to study a degree,

but, well, she prefers perfumes. -Dad.

Your parents must be very proud of you.

My parents...

I don't really know what they think of me,

but I know what they think of each other:

My mother, according to my father,

is a manic sick and manipulative snake who should die alone,

and my father, according to my mother, is a miser with an Oedipus complex,

whose cowardice has prevented him from doing anything with his life,

and he's not good enough for her.

And they're still together?

Thank God they got divorced. -Lola...

Oli is always putting her foot in it. All the time when she was small.

She once put two hamsters in the washing machine, you know why?

Because they had patches. -I loved Romeo and Julieta.

What do you expect? They had a tragic end.

You're so funny, really funny.

Your phone's ringing, my boy.

Oh yes, excuse me.

Didn't you say he was gay? If he wants to learn to box...

Dad, what's that got to do with it,

I mean there are boxers, footballers and even bullfighters.

Your father isn't a homophobe, he's just ignorant.

If only he was at least half as modern as I am.

Olivia,

please would you tie your hair back properly. Come on.

Come here, you just don't know how.

You need me as an example,

with my characteristic natural elegance.

I've studied, but you don't realize, of course.

I'd really like you all to be like Audrey Hepburn.

Like who?

Never mind.

Her husband wasn't up for cunnilingus today either.

I hope I don't end up like her.

At least she doesn't send you to the warehouse all the time.

At least things happen sometimes, like the other day when Eric Soto came,

the per-fec-t man.

Cologne, perfume, a blonde like me?

It's been hard to find you.

Thanks a lot for the other day.

Oh, that was nothing...

I mean, anyone would have done the same.

Now, I feel I am in debt...

So, if you would like, I'll take you to dinner tonight.

Today?

Today, today...

Today, no.

Well, never mind.

Thanks, anyway.

What do you mean, today no? What do you mean, today no?

What do you mean, today no? What do you mean, today no?

Are you nuts? What do you mean, today no?

What are you doing today?

Excuse me. Tomorrow?

Tomorrow yes.

No.

Today would be better.

Perfect, we'll have dinner tonight.

If you don't mind.

At half past nine.

Ciao, ciao, ciao.

Berta, go down to the warehouse and open the boxes.

And you Oli, Oli darling,

would you like to come with me to serve the customers?

Eric, tonight the carpaccio is delicious.

Thanks.

Would you mind if I order for both of us?

Of course not. I eat everything.

It's him, he's so handsome!

This place...

It's a bit posh, isn't it?

A bit.

Would you like to share a Ribera del Duero?

Better than el Tajo.

It's delicious, I've never tried it before.

A Malleolus Sanchomartín. -Perfect.

Hello, gorgeous.

Fede, darling!

How are you? -Good.

What a beautiful dress!

Just an old rag for wearing at home. By the way, photo session on Tuesday.

Aren't you going to introduce us?

Olivia, Fede, Eva.

About time you went out with someone normal.

Nice smile. Come on, say goodbye, we have to go.

Well, that's it, we're off. See you later. Ciao.

I've told you not to open your mouth, you always put your foot in it.

Is this alright?

It's warm and rich in your mouth.

It has balanced acidity

and a hint of tannin on your palate.

It's been in a French oak barrel for twenty-two months.

Just imagine.

For the girl who saved my wallet.

And for Alessandra.

She's your girlfriend, isn't she?

No, no, what girlfriend?

No. We were together in the third season of the series.

A couple in fiction. But in real life,

just friends.

Well, have you decided what you would like?

Do you like carpaccio?

Yes, yes.

But well done.

Well done.

He lost his parents in an accident when he was small.

He was brought up with his brother in Buenos Aires, now he's here alone.

Alone, poor man, and he's so lovely. Life is really unfair.

And that's it?

He didn't touch your bum, or grope, or give you a kiss, or anything?

No. -So, can I try?

Well, never mind, maybe I'll be lucky with this one.

I love bikers.

Hello.

It's from Eric!

I'll sign for it.

My phone number, in case you want to take me for a ride on your bike.

Oh, they're beautiful!

And expensive! Very expensive!

Madam. we've finished, you can go now.

How can I go, if you haven't done the other eye.

We've done one, haven't we?

Now you go home and do the other, go on...

How do you want me to go home like this?

The offer didn't say two for one. So, good afternoon.

Can it be true? -Good afternoon, madam. Goodbye.

You need to change your look.

Eric is used to going out with models and actresses,

and I won't let you wear those baggy jumpers.

And look at your face, my God, you look as though you need iron.

You listen to me,

I know what men like.

The sexual attraction between humans

may experience an exponential growth thanks to elements such as smells,

colors, sound, the way someone moves or dresses.

Oli?

Is that you under there? -Save the sarcasm.

Eric is a guy with class, please!

Eric? The actor?

Are you going to see him?

He's used to going out with stunning women.

I give in, I'll go looking a sight.

Help me, you lot have good taste.

Us? Who do you mean?

Are you going to help me or not?

We need to start again.

First, wash your face and wet your hair.

And take off those shoulder pads, they give me the creeps.

Long live the eighties!

Are you wearing New Sensation? -What?

No... -Hmm.

That's better. A blank canvas.

You're in love. You can't fool me.

I don't fancy her at all.

That's why you're pushing her into the arms of another man.

I really don't understand you heteros.

Are you sure you haven't kissed her?

No. -Sure? You've held her and...

Hans, OK, OK... Please, that's enough.

Won't I attract too much attention?

Darling, that's the idea.

What's that for?

It's a prosthesis to age one of the characters.

Cool, isn't it?

Ready?

Please! Scene.

Take one.

Sir... Can we?

Come on, ready. Quiet!

Ready!

Motor.

Action!

Thank you. You saved my life.

I'd do it again without hesitation.

Son... You've got guts.

You're the best policeman,

what's more, you've got scruples.

Cut. Good.

That's better. -That's better, yes.

You look perfect for a premiere.

Hans and Carlos helped me.

Carlos is my flatmate.

You've got a flatmate?

Yes, but he's gay.

Filthy cow! Slut! Bitch!

You look great, Eric. Congratulations on your success.

Well, thank you, Rossy. I am very pleased with the results.

It's all thanks to the marvelous audience that is always with us.

And what's your companion's name?

My companion's name is Olivia.

Olivia, are you an actress, singer or model?

Hello, Olivia, one moment, let me take your coat.

Good evening everyone. Sorry I didn't say hello earlier...

Tell us, Eric, how do you feel?

Well, it's a moment... incredible, incredible.

Everything's going well, the series. What more can I ask?

What do you think of the film?

I haven't seen the film yet but I'm sure it will be great...

How do you feel Olivia?

Fuck!

Well, that says everything.

The fuck gives her away!

She's not a familiar face yet,

but as Eric Soto's companion, she will be soon.

Eric!

Are you alright?

What good taste you have, Eric.

Thanks.

These are emeralds from Colombia! Really?

I'll be right back.

Cat's eyes, with your dark blonde hair, they look fantastic.

Look at the size, they're huge!

They must have cost a fortune, but then, the money from the series.

Hello.

Thanks. And a Gin and Tonic,

two Gin and Tonics...

A Bloody Mary, a Port and mineral water.

Aren't you writing it down?

No. I have a good memory.

We'll be over there.

I shouldn't have come.

I'm the one who's out of place.

If you add up the ages of both my escorts and add on eight,

I think I still beat them.

You're Sabrina.

You're... You were a Bond girl.

Yes, now no-one remembers when these legs almost strangled Sean Connery.

Take that off, I'll fix it for you.

It's on loan. I don't know how I'm going to give it back.

Everyone here is wearing borrowed clothes.

None of the actresses in this country can afford Gucci.

Well, I'm not an actress. I came with Eric Soto.

A good boy. -Yes.

But he's an actor.

And?

This spray is magic.

If only it took stains from the heart.

And the ones on your lungs.

You remind me of myself when I first started.

I suffered a lot too.

With an actor?

No, with a taxi-driver.

Give it to me.

Listen to me.

Forget it, live for the moment.

I thought you'd gone.

Sorry, Eric, I stole her for a moment.

Do you know each other?

Yes, good friends, since we were girls. -Yes, since school.

Well Oli, I hope we see each other more often.

Ciao. -Ciao.

Watch out for the taxi-drivers. -Yes...

I'm tired of this place.

Shall we go?

There are scientific studies about body language.

A simple gesture can trigger an automatic response in the brain

provoking an immediate attraction.

I've never seen such a pretty security guard.

Had he remembered?

She wasn't as invisible as she'd believed. Or perhaps, she thought,

they were simply meant for each other.

We didn't expect you until tomorrow.

Tell us how it went with the actor. From the start, OK?

I went to meet him at the television studio,

what I most liked was the special effects make-up.

What was it like? -It's not important. Did he kiss you?

Yes.

Come on, Carlos, hand over the dosh.

Have you been betting on me? -Darling, you are dressed to kill.

Yes?

Hello, Eric. Good morning.

Oh, it's a lovely day.

A swimsuit?

Yes, of course I have. Lots.

Alright.

Goodbye.

Alba!

It's hot!

Very hot!

I'm so envious,

my messenger only takes me for a pizza.

Do I look fatter?

In the five weeks we've been together, we haven't done it.

What? No, no, no.

My messenger does it all the time with me.

Yes, but we are never alone.

He's always working,

busy, going to premieres, presentations...

You know what? You're not slutty enough.

97% of blokes,

if you put your hand on their parts, they won't move it away.

You need to be more direct.

Take him by surprise.

Wham!

Wham!

Understand?

Why does someone who has everything take his life?

Someone with work, money, fame, prestige?

Why is the suicide rate so high among actors?

At times I don't understand anything.

For example, Eric Clapton.

When he was put away in a psychiatric clinic for alcohol and drug abuse,

no-one recognized him there,

no-one knew he was Eric Clapton, the guitar god.

He began to feel as insecure and shy as when he was a boy.

I mean, he himself felt the need

to tell others that he was Eric Clapton.

Elvis Presley and his addictions,

another one who had everything but wasn't happy.

Jim Morrison,

Jimmy Hendrix...

Actors like River Phoenix, Heath Ledger...

Maybe they were more sensitive than the others.

More vulnerable.

What do you think?

I like you the way you are.

I don't know.

This series...

Fede says I should do it.

It's about a spaceship in 2089,

they're offering me the role of captain.

On the one hand I'm pleased because it's a leading role, but...

I don't want to be typecast as the perfect hero.

The roles of villains stand out more.

When you play a baddie everyone says,

"oh, what a good actor".

But if I reject this series I'd be an idiot.

I'm sorry, are you alright?

Yes, I'm alright. -Shall I get you some ice?

No, no thanks, I'm alright.

For fuck's sake, I'm bleeding!

Give me the serviette.

I'm sorry. I was just trying, wham...

I suppose I'm the one who should get used to a girl like you.

A girl like what?

You know, you understand.

A bit...

crude.

Crude?

You just stuck your foot in my balls.

And I still like you.

Then, why don't you screw me?

Olivia! Olivia! -What?

It's that way.

I know.

I don't know, we were so happy.

I don't know what's happened.

it's because the PEA has finished. -Who?

The phenethylamine.

It's what makes you want to repeat something you like.

But it doesn't last long, otherwise we'd die exhausted,

and what is commonly known as passion disappears.

Passion? But, he hasn't even touched me!

Well, I don't know... I think when a bloke fancies you,

he'd normally make a move.

And if he doesn't....

If he doesn't, he's gay. Is he gay?

We could introduce him to Hans. He's got an in-built radar for queers.

He can tell you in two seconds if a bloke is gay or not.

It's him.

How's it going to be him. -It is.

Oli, how's it going to be him.

It's him. -You have to help me.

I'll tell him to go away. -No, no, no.

Tell him to wait. Keep him entertained.

He mustn't see me like this. He mustn't know I've been crying.

Oh, hello.

Is Olivia here?

Yes. Yes, yes. She's just coming.

You are... the friend.

Yes, the friend. And you are... the actor.

Do you mind if I wait inside?

There are lots of gays in Barcelona, aren't there?

Yes, I suppose.

I passed two on my way here.

Oh, how lucky.

Well, in Buenos Aires there are lots too.

I think that's great.

Same-sex marriages are also allowed,

just like here.

There some at my gym too.

In fact, I think most of them are.

Do you go to the gym? -Yes, well, not much, in fact.

Come on...

Not much? You go every day.

You're well-built. Look, of course you go.

Do you think so? -Yes.

I work hard too. Look.

Touch it. Go on, touch me.

I have the best trainer, the best personal trainer there is.

And he is also... -Gay.

Yes, that's right.

But you... You... Do you like them?

What? Blokes? No, never. No, no, no...

Well, never say never. You might get misled one day.

Misled?

Oh, you're here?

It's just I'm not used to this,

while I'm pouring out my feelings, the girl who I'm with

doesn't listen to me, but puts her foot in my parts.

It's a bit strange, isn't it?

Did it hurt much?

No. It would hurt more to lose you.

You're right, we are never alone...

Don't worry, I was just leaving.

We could, I don't know, perhaps, you and I... together...

Would you like to?

I don't know.

Let's go to Tuscany.

Far away.

To Tusk what?

To Tuscany.

In Italy.

E un posto bellissimo.

Molto romantico.

Dove uno si può innamorare.

Ti piace?

Le piace.

I made my first advert when I was eleven months old. Nappies.

I didn't choose this life,

well, I can't complain either.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have met you.

Stop, stop, stop. No, no, no.

Yes, yes, yes.

No, no, no. -Yes, yes.

No, no, no. -No, a bit, just a bit.

No, please. No. Stop.

I always feel like a tramp with you. What's wrong? Don't you like me?

If you don't like me, say so and I'll stop making a fool of myself.

Don't laugh. Idiot!

Get off,

idiot, you're an idiot. No, leave me alone.

No, get off, get off. No, no, no.

A friend introduced me to her. One night I saw her on the TV.

Describing my room, how many times we'd done it...

Do you understand now?

I needed to be sure about you.

And are you now?

Now, just you wait.

Alessandra!

Up you get, honey.

Come on, all the top management from the channel are at the meeting.

Have you forgotten we had a meeting?

Come on. -Leave me alone.

Yes? We haven't got all day, up you get.

He's perfect, don't worry, we'll get there.

Why didn't you tell me Alessandra was here?

You're jealous.

Yes, you're jealous.

At last I've found you, no listen to me.

Why don't you stay here?

By the pool, sunbathing, enjoy the day.

Then I'll come and collect you and we can go out to dinner,

to somewhere really special.

Alessandra! I'm ready!

Eric, I'm back!

Hello, how did the meeting go?

Where have you been? I've been calling all day.

Something terrible has happened. Now my plane is about to take off.

What do you mean, your plane?

Ha, that's my Oli, no beating about the bush!

How many copies did you buy? -All of them, I cleared the stand.

God, she looks like a pervert.

Hi, how was the journey? Did you take many photos?

A disaster.

What's this?

Let me see?

Actor makes out with stranger!

As bold as brass.

Who is she?

Hot and wet.

I swear it wasn't like that. Really Carlos it wasn't like that.

Look, look.

It's him!

Yes?

Eric...

Yes.

Of course.

Of course.

Alright.

See you in a while.

We're going to talk. He hasn't seen me angry yet.

He's nuts about her.

Well, he hasn't got a chance, Eric is so handsome...

I think Carlos is much more of a man.

The thing is that you fancy Carlos.

Is it that obvious? -Yes!

Why don't you tell him?

You have to be really brave to ask yourself what you really want.

I should have warned you that these things could happen.

Why did you leave?

Fede called me and told me

the photos had been published and there was a lot at stake.

You mean that when we spoke, you already knew?

The contract with Disney has gone down the drain. I've lost out too.

Yes, of course.

Where the hell are we?

Look, I'm sorry about what happened, but we couldn't come back together.

The press would have had a field day.

You'll have to get used to it, if you want us to stay together.

And this house?

Our house.

I don't know what to say. No...

Isn't it too soon? -I'm not asking you to marry me.

I want to be your new flatmate.

Good.

There, there, back, back.

Come on.

Dodge him! Dodge him!

Shoulders up!

Float, float, dance, dance, you're on the moon! Come on!

Bravo.

Hell, Tirillas, what did you have for breakfast?

So this is where you practice throwing your hooks.

Yes, since I was seven. Always surrounded by tough guys.

Don't worry no-one will recognise you here.

You. You're...you. From the TV!

Hey, isn't that the guy from Gírate or am I going mad?

You can say that.

Yes, it is, yes. It's Eric Soto!

Shit, that guy's really cool!

Hey, and he's with Oli!

Oli, Oli! -Oli, Oli!

Eric Soto, I'm your fan.

Can I have your autograph?

What's going on here?

What's that boss?

Thank you son, but it's not necessary.

This is my father, Julian.

Thanks.

Julian, don't worry about your clothes.

No-one here looks at what people are wearing.

Yes, I've already heard.

Who's going to be the new director?

Today is Gastronomic Day for Japan.

Fuck!

We're going to live together,

he's bought a house on the outskirts.

As long as you're happy...

I am, Dad. -I'm pleased.

And Carlos? What does he think about all this?

Carlos?

I don't know.

Look who I've found.

Oh, Oli. I got locked in a shop.

I think I must have Stockholm syndrome.

What time is it?

I think I'm well past it.

Why don't you sit down with us? -Well yes, yes, I hate eating alone.

And who is this handsome boy?

Do I know you? -I don't think so.

It's my father.

Do you have a name? Everyone calls me Sabrina.

Julian.

I've never understood what these things are for,

and I've even screwed a Chinaman.

Drink.

Look, this is butterfish,

Best not to look it up on Internet.

If you eat it, don't look it in the face.

We're going to live together.

So you'll have to look for someone for my room.

I don't think it will be a problem, it's a good price.

It even has a bit of light.

Yes, If you put your head out the window and look up,

you can see a bit of sky.

Oli, this guy just fucked you around.

He's apologised.

And the house is fantastic, not like now, where I sleep in a cell.

Hmm, I understand.

I know what you're thinking.

It's not for the money.

I didn't say a word, it's you who said that.

But if that's how you feel...

Could you stop psychoanalysing me?

What's wrong with you?

You should be pleased for me, instead of that expression like...

a dog without a home.

I'm leaving.

Don't try to stop me, I've made up my mind.

Do you remember the guy who didn't collect it

because the award was given by a brand of coffee-machines.

But, who?

An actor, at the Malaga festival.

I swear it's true.

A toast.

Come on.

Have you seen what an opening party? -Was it necessary?

It wasn't necessary, it was obligatory. Let's have a drink.

No, leave it, I'm not in the mood. -Come on, come on.

Stop it.

Eric. Eric, man, let's go inside.

What are you doing?

Come on, let's go. -No, I'm bored.

Come on. -I don't feel like it.

You didn't take long to replace me.

Not even a week. -I don't know, I don't know her.

It was Carlos, I think she helped him with the editing of his book.

Anyway, I don't know who's replaced who, hey?

That's right, stretch out and you'll see what happens.

What is that bitch doing trying to steal my friend?

Yes, you can tell she's marvellous.

Hey, Susana. I'm talking to you.

Sosana?

She's stuck to him like a limpet.

A stick girl.

I'm dull, and I'm bored.

I preferred it when he wore high heels and you didn't wash your hair.

He doesn't go to the fridge at night anymore.

How are you, Alicia? -Fine.

Why don't you sign up to a workshop?

You don't have to pay me anything,

and then you can come with me to a production set,

and get some practice.

Really? -Yes.

I'd love to. -What are you doing here?

I came to see you.

I've got the afternoon off,

and I thought we could eat together.

I'd rather be alone.

I have a sex scene and I find them really difficult.

Well, I think you're not that bad at them.

Shall I see you at home?

OK.

I have to ask you something really important.

Listen carefully.

Kill Eric off.

How do you want me to kill him? -I don't know, that's your job.

That's what I pay you for. -And you don't pay much.

The audience ratings are falling.

The channel has decided to sack him and look for someone with more pull.

But he's the most important character.

The whole plot revolves around him.

Do you want me to get another screenwriter as well?

Sorry, I'm very sorry.

I'm sorry, I tripped over.

Do you want to ruin my career?

I heard they're going to...

Are you going to let me work or carry on fucking up?

Carlos?

Sosana.

What are you doing? -What does it look like?

A bit strange.

Why strange?

Because you're gay.

Gay?

I'm not gay.

You told me you were.

Why would I say I was gay, if I'm not.

Hans, Berlín, you don't believe in love,

I've never seen you get off a girl.

You've got a shirt with dots on it. -Dots?

But you like Beyoncé.

You, you like Beyonce. -And me.

Well and... and then you're like...

Really polite.

What has being polite got to do with being homosexual?

I'll vouch for that.

He's not gay.

Well, let's suppose you're not gay.

Do you think it's normal to get off with your new flatmate?

I was tired of waiting for the old one...

I wanted to kiss you when you walked half-naked through my room.

I did it because I thought you were bent!

Then, everything's clear now.

All clear.

Everything that's happening to you is fantastic.

A famous boyfriend,

a luxury apartment, surrounded by successful people.

Oh, Eric hasn't got a good friend for this one, has he?

I've got a boyfriend. -Yes, a messenger boy.

And really good he is too.

Anyway I know how I'm going to end up.

With a bit of luck I'll spend my life shut up here,

making up frustrated middle-aged women.

I don't think so, darling.

You've got a couple of powerful resources that you know how to use to the best.

Do you like warming up engines?

You may not be Angelina Jolie, but you certainly have tits.

I'm very like Angelina Jolie.

You're pretty.

I´m brave.

She had to be brave and now I do too.

My mother and my grandmother died of breast cancer.

When I went for a check-up,

because I was crazy and wouldn't go near a Doctor's

and check-ups seemed ridiculous to me...

They found some lumps

and I had to decide

to have both breasts removed to avoid risks.

These are the new ones.

Not as nice as Angelina Jolie's,

nor are they designed to provoke the boys, as Monica says.

And yes, I show them off proudly because they mean that I'm OK.

They're much nicer than Angelina's.

Why didn't you tell me?

I play everything down,

not because I don't know bad things can happen, I know.

But Oli, you have to face life with a smile.

That's why I like romantic comedies.

We could meet up on Saturday and watch one at home, or go to the cinema.

My boyfriend.

By the way, this is yours.

Your ex-flatmate, the handsome one, came yesterday, he left this for you.

Now, keep still.

Don't move.

Don't move, it's not dry yet!

Don't scratch!

Here, have a look.

It's good...

You're not bad at this. I look like a real zombie.

I'll take a photo.

No, of both of us.

Don't touch it!

I'm going to leave him.

Eric...

They've sacked me from the series.

Fede doesn't answer my calls.

Nor does my brother.

They're furious.

I don't know.

You're the only good thing left in my life.

Where are your things?

I've changed my mind, I'm staying.

Bloody marvellous.

I hope it goes well for you in your fairy tale.

No, no, you go this way straight upstairs,

we're really full today.

Piti, are you sending me up to the gallery?

Darling, even Paz Vega is in the gallery.

Come on, you can probably see better.

Come in. Good.

No, I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry. Hello. How are they?

Good night.

I'd rather go alone.

You don't mind, do you?

No, of course not.

I love you all. Hold this, follow me.

But I'm going through a difficult moment.

And so I have to take drastic decisions.

Here.

What's wrong? Are sales down? -No, no, sales are good.

But there are too many of us here, one too many.

I understand.

When do you want me to leave?

Leave, you? No darling, I mean Berta.

But she's been here longer than me, and she sells more.

Poor thing...

Time goes by but she doesn't get any more polished.

Deep down, I feel sorry for her.

Did you think I was going to sack you?

How could that be? You and I are great friends.

What's more, the only cologne that sells is your boyfriend's.

I came to return this, it's not my style.

How can that be?

Two. -Two?

Well, the navy blue is very fashionable.

And the price, what do you think?

What are you doing here?

And wearing a hat?

We're hiding from the fans because they can be such a pain...

Weren't you a fan?

Oli...

Eric, how many times do I have to tell you?

Never sleep with a fan.

But are you an idiot, Eric?

I'm tired of telling you.

Oli! Oli!

I love to see you together.

I've never told you but I love you both very much.

Dolores is well-plastered.

hey, do you mind if I stay with you for a few days?

Your bedroom's just the same, I haven't touched anything.

I saw you suffering,

and I saw I was losing the gym.

I didn't say anything because I didn't want to worry you

but they cut off the subsidies

and most of the lads couldn't pay.

The bank was going to take it all and I was about to chuck it in...

The person you least expect,

sometimes it's the one closest to you,

who surprises you the most.

I don't feel anything for Alessandra.

Even if you read it in the magazines, it's not true.

You've seen how my fame has dropped these last months.

I have to do something, train, lose weight and...

Have an affair with someone famous.

Are you going to sleep with an actress every time things go wrong?

Yes.

No... I mean, no. Of course not.

But it's different if they think I do.

In fact, it would be wonderful for this point in my career.

It will be the last time.

Trust me, everything will change.

It has already changed.

There's a fundamental difference

between reality and what we see on the screen.

Don't forget the camera lens

sees things differently to our eyes.

That's the magic of film.

Tomorrow we'll talk about light

but now I want you to open your books at page one.

For those who are starting today I'd say that everything is possible.

And it's our job to apply make up to reality.

One. One two.

One two three.

Come on, one more. One. One two.

One two three.

One.

What are you doing?

I felt like training a bit.

Do you have to come here to skip?

I finished the book. The presentation is this afternoon at the Proust.

I'm sure Sosana will have analysed it thoroughly.

Sosana, as you call her, does everything thoroughly.

Well, I'm very happy for you.

Eric also does everything thoroughly, and it suits us.

I don't understand why you're so uptight.

Uptight?

Me?

Yes, you.

Obviously you're made for each other.

Too pretty, too perfect.

I prefer girls who behave like boys.

Who put their foot in it all the time,

who don't filter what they say.

Who say what they think,

without thinking about the consequences.

You can talk if you like.

No.

I might put my foot in it.

As I don't have a filter...

What's wrong, isn't there another gym?

I'll be out of your way.

When the presentation's over I'm catching a train to Madrid.

I'm leaving the house.

Good luck.

What's going on?

Shit!

Oh, it's you.

Shouldn't you be at class?

I was happy with my life and my studies

but, he had to come along and spoil it all.

I don't know how he could say what he said to me.

With that awful rational superiority of a scientific mind.

What's more, what was he doing at the gym?

Who? -Carlos.

He's been training there

every Wednesday for some months now.

Oh. Why am I always the last one to find out?

Sorry, Dad.

What did he say that was so bad?

Help me please.

He said he liked girls who behaved like boys.

Girls who don't filter what they say.

No-one has ever said anything as beautiful to me.

As everyone knows love doesn't exist,

it's merely a chemical effect generated by our brain

making us confuse reality.

A girl of twenty dressed informally,

old jeans, baggy jersey,

very fashionable flat shoes,

long, straight, chestnut coloured hair,

walks quickly dodging the people.

She's not perfect. She's a non-conformist, impulsive,

a dreamer and sometimes lies...

I'm borrowing a t-shirt.

The longest night of his life. Is it priapism?

Priapism?

Priapism: Permanent and painful erection in which the penis

does not return to its flaccid state for a prolonged period.

I had to do something.

We'll pretend we haven't seen anything.

I had two tickets for the Beyoncé concert

we had a fight that day and I thought

if I can't go with her I didn't want to go with anyone,

but that's not important.

There were more important things at stake.

The gym was being closed down.

I'm sorry, I can't do anything.

There didn't seem to be a way out.

Something had to be done.

We'll make history,

it will be the first fight night with fine pastries.

Make yourself look pretty, the outsiders are on the way!

Everyone to their post!

Let's start, shall we? I'm so nervous.

And Julian?

With all the emotion

we had forgotten the star of the story.

Nothing, I didn't get it.

Maybe closing is the best thing.

The gym has fulfilled its role. The lads have rebuilt their lives

and now I need to look out for myself, and my daughter.

Come on.

Congratulations, Julian, you're the best! -We're behind you, Julian.

Julian, Julian, Julian!

We've raised enough to pay the back rent.

And then we'll think of something.

Fuck.

The person you least expect,

sometimes it's the one closest to you,

who surprises you the most.

Monica told me everything.

You shouldn't have left your job for me.

Are you really sure?

You have to make things happen.

Oli!

Oli, darling, are you alright?

What a fright you gave me.

I'll kill you, Tirillas! -I have to get there before he goes.

Who? -Carlos.

Thank you.

Neurobiological studies have tried to prove

that what we call love

has all the symptoms of an addiction...

How do I look? -Perfect.

Good, I'm a bit tired.

I won't try to hide it.

Little Miss Innocent doesn't give up.

How does she manage to speak speak without moving her lips?

Ah, but she can speak?

I thought it was playback.

...has all the symptoms of an addiction

and can cause the same feelings of euphoria

as when a stimulant is taken.

This book started out as a scientific essay.

I wanted to demonstrate and offer my point of view,

about the fact that love, as we understand it, does not exist.

It's just chemistry.

She came.

But bit by bit I started to realise

that it doesn't matter what you call it,

and that what I was writing was in fact a novel,

in which I told my story.

My story with the person with whom, inevitably,

however hard it was for me to accept, I was in love.

That's me, He's talking about me.

But a broken heart is part of love

and the girl in question didn't have the same levels of dopamine as I did.

What, what?

No!

Yes, she did have the same levels of dopamine.

But it hadn't started to react with her brain.

That's how to speak.

What's more, right now her heart has reached

130 beats per minute.

And her blood pressure?

It's going up.

And you, bitch, keep out of it.

Carlos!

I think you and I have something outstanding.

If love can be at the side door.

You're right. Come in.