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Provide for us, come get us.

Listen for us, talk for us.

Your feet, your hands. Our feet, our hands.

Help us, come get us.

Come with us, walk with us. Talk to us, help us.

Listen for us ...

Feel for us. Take us with you. Bring us along. Take us with you.

No awards.

Dark suits, but not black.

Matt, not shiny.

Spotless white shirts.

The tie in a double windsor.

You must look impeccable.

Remember, you are heroes, not casualties.

And by no means bow your head.

If the general falls, he'll drag us along.

And at our age, every punishment is life-long.

With years you become cowardly.

It was a pleasure.

Thank you for everything.

Thank you for being there.

Do you want to sleep in my bed? - No, too hot.

Why do people speak ill of Grandpa?

Do your friends talk badly about him? - No, on the internet.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Grandparents, spirits of our ancestors ...

accept this light as a sacrifice.

We pray for Don Enrique ...

for his family and this house.

We offer this light so that all evil leaves this place ...

and everything goes well.

We ask for protection for our loved ones.

We offer this light, we pray and ask it with all our heart.

Letona.

Don Enrique, it's me Valeriana.

Letona.

Valeriana, take his gun.

Enrique. - Give me the gun.

You heard that woman cry too.

You heard her cry too.

Give me the gun.

Sir, release her. It's Valeriana.

Search the house.

There's a guerrilla spy here.

Yes, but let her go. - That's an order.

Has anyone heard a woman cry?

Are you sure?

It was a nightmare, that's all.

A woman entered. I heard her.

It was the Llorona.

Did he hear her from far or near?

By his ear.

Then she's far away.

Quiet!

What did they say? - Nothing.

He is getting old, that's what's going on.

Give me the gun.

I have to take it for safety.

We have to get a carpenter to come.

Your poor father. I am not surprised.

After all that fuss, it makes sense that he's going crazy.

The stress accelerates his Alzheimer's.

He can still aim well. It was close.

I could have died.

He'll get better after the verdict comes.

Miss Carmen, all servants want to leave.

Valeriana, please tell them that it's a very bad time now.

My mom needs help now that my dad is getting worse.

You can't leave her alone.

My parents gave you a room, a salary and treat you like family.

They even bought tortillas for you.

There's nowhere else where you'll be treated so well.

Please reconsider. This is just a rough time.

Everyone's afraid.

Thank you very much.

Letona, get the car ready. We're late.

We're ready, ma'am.

Miss Carmen, before you leave, they want to get their salary.

You will not find work anywhere else.

Is Don Enrique ready?

The guerrillas fled when they heard the army was approaching.

I didn't notice.

When I saw the fire, I grabbed my kids and started running.

The violence came suddenly.

First they burned the crops, then our houses, our clothes and animals.

They separated the women and children from the men who were left behind.

We women were raped.

Then the massacres began.

Silence.

Some of us fled into the mountains.

We were protected by the clouds...

when the helicopters came looking for us.

Since there was no food, we had to descend.

Then I was arrested and taken to the military camp.

The soldiers did what they wanted to me.

And I was not the only one.

We hadn't done anything. We were just in our house.

I am not ashamed to tell you what I went through.

I hope you are not ashamed to judge.

That's all, Your Honor.

Thanks, witness 82.

The process has been going on for two months.

General Monteverde guarantees that during his reign ...

guerrillas were made up of entire communities.

Everyone took part in the uprising.

According to the defense, no civilians were killed, only armed guerrillas.

The general maintains that no genocide has taken place.

But according to the victims, he is a genocide perpetrator.

Madam, your tea.

They remind us that between 1982 and 1983 ...

the armed forces were responsible for an average of 3000 deaths per month.

That corresponds to 33 percent of the Mayan Ixil.

According to the Prosecution Service, the military wanted to exterminate them

to usurp their land in the northern oil region.

Are we going back?

In several interviews, the general has said ...

that the people are to the guerrilla what the water is to the fish.

If you want to get rid of the fish, you must first make the water disappear.

Internationally, he is known as one of the cruelest dictators in Latin America.

Mrs. Monteverde, please.

General Enrique Monteverde ...

never signed anything, never proposed ...

or ordered the Guatemalan army ...

to attack a race, an ethnic group ...

or a religion.

Therefore, no genocide has taken place in Guatemala.

I give the floor to his Excellency, General Enrique Monteverde.

Your Honor ...

I know that this process ...

is very important.

And that Guatemala deserves respect.

But you are well aware ...

that my intention was to create a national unity.

Murderer!

Quiet please.

I plead innocent.

I don't know what I'm accused of.

The Public Prosecution Service has shown evidence, heard witnesses and experts ...

and submitted official military documents stating ...

that all Maya Ixils are enemies of the state.

38% of the victims were still children and under 12 years old.

The suffering they went through is beyond any human understanding.

Indescribable damage has been done to the victims of the mass murder ...

and to the entire Guatemalan society.

Speaking the truth helps heal open wounds.

Considering that...

General Enrique Monteverde was aware of the massacres ...

carried out under his command ...

but did nothing to prevent it, even though it was in his power ...

we declare him ...

guilty of genocide.

Move aside.

Take him to the hospital.

To the hospital.

Be aware that there are more than 1,500 cases of people...

willing to make false statements in exchange for money.

And where do you think that money comes from?

From the people.

What do you think of the actions of the judge?

The judge is a criminal. I want her behind bars.

You have to put out your cigarette, sir.

One thing is certain ...

heaven sent an angel to take care of me.

Thank you.

Did daddy tell you everything?

Do you think he did all those things or make those orders?

You believe those prostitutes before your own father?

What prostitutes?

Those Indians who testified in court.

Those whores were paid to lie.

Stop it, mom.

You don't make such things up.

You can only tell them from experience.

Your father said they came to the camp.

Some with a child at the breast.

The benevolent generals offered them work as servants.

But inferior soldiers used them as whores.

I remember when Daddy went to camp you always had a fight.

You cried because he had other women there.

Yes.

Even though they're generals, they're still men.

Moreover, they came to seduce them.

I mean not only that, but everything else.

Whose side are you on?

You don't believe those communists? - You shouldn't mix things up.

Since when did you become a leftie?

Who do you associate with again?

They've already convinced you. - I want to know.

I want to know if you were aware.

We must continue development of this country.

What happened is a thing of the past.

If we look back, we turn into pillars of salt.

I know what you are thinking and I forbid you to think that.

In the military hospital behind me...

General Monteverde has been under surveillance for a week.

The Constitutional Court annulled the verdict against the old dictator.

Private sector representatives applauded that statement,

arguing that there was no evidence of genocide.

General Monteverde can be released this afternoon.

The international community has reacted negatively to the news ...

pointing to corruption and impunity in the country.

Give me five minutes with his daughter.

Not now. Maybe later. Don't let her in.

You promised me an interview.

Ms. Monteverde, can we talk about your daughter's father?

Since when has he been missing? What do you know about him?

Don't bother with that. Watch yourself, got it?

Another 250 meters.

Sir, your cigarette.

Your bulletproof vest.

Don't talk to the press. We have to get in there.

100 meters.

We're ready, sir.

Be alert, Garcia. - Yes, sir.

50 meters.

Everything is under control. Don't worry.

Pay attention. Get out at my mark.

Clear?

Don't panic. It's a peaceful demonstration.

How can they let so many people through? We must clear the passage.

Ask for reinforcement.

Drive on. We're still too far from the door.

We are going to get out.

Clear the entrance.

This is not peaceful. - We have to get out.

One, two, three. GarcΓ­a, open the door.

Get out.

Come on, get out.

It's nothing, get out.

Move aside.

Move aside, let us through.

Up the stairs, fast.

Watch out, ma'am.

Up, up.

We're in.

Everything good?

Letona. - What happened, Miss Carmen?

Nothing. They didn't take anything from me, did they?

It was awful.

Bunch of savages.

Tell Dora I want to take a shower.

Dora left. - Delia then.

They're all gone. - All of them?

Bunch of ungrateful dogs.

In that case...

we have to ask the agency to send someone.

There are people in the village.

Please contact them. - I already have.

Are you okay, ma'am? - Yes.

Leave us alone and make those people stop.

What have they done?

Now you're dirty too. - Did they hurt you?

No, it's not my blood. - Whose is it?

From a cow, I think. Calm down.

I'll be fine, I'm with you.

I want to go away. I don't want to stay here.

I want to go home.

I'm with you, don't be afraid.

I want to get out of here.

Have you been there long?

Yes, a while.

Did you hear someone cry?

No.

Murderer.

Don't show yourself.

Eagle, bum at 12.

Check zone 4.

We want justice.

Murderer.

We demand justice.

Good day.

Are you alone?

Where are the others?

They're afraid.

There is too much work for you alone.

Who is that? - The new servant.

Let her in and close that door.

You cannot open without permission. - Sorry.

Is it all right, gentlemen? - Yes.

Come in and wait here.

Stand here.

Spread your arms.

Turn around.

I have to check your bag.

Alright.

Can I grow my hair out? - Yes, darling.

I want a dress like that too.

I want to show her the house.

Tomorrow. She must be tired.

I've been working in this house for 27 years.

This is the food storage.

This drawer is ours.

Don't worry They buy everything for us.

Our rooms are there.

This is the laundry room.

That's the ironing board.

The house is very big.

Sometimes it can feel like it's haunted.

Stay with me if you don't want to be afraid.

Is that all your stuff?

You will buy new things.

You should wear a uniform here anyway.

How's everyone in the village doing?

Okay.

You can take a shower there.

We want them alive.

It's an invasion.

When will they leave us alone?

We'd better stay indoors for safety.

If you need something, ask Letona.

Did you hear that, Sara?

That's good news. You don't have to go to school.

But I want to go to school.

It's only for a few days. I'm not going to work either.

Women shouldn't live alone.

Come live here. The house is big enough.

In addition, the guards protect you here.

Think about your daughter.

They're attacking us!

Get away from the window.

Come on, quickly.

I have to find Sara. - Are you sure?

Stay with my parents. Sara!

Requesting reinforcement. Calling all units.

Are you here?

She's not here. Stay away from the window.

I can't find Sara.

Those rioters took her. - Don't be silly, she's around here.

We're away from the windows.

Use tear gas.

More pamphlets. - Even more.

Did they smash the window? - Yes.

Seven.

Eight.

Nine.

Ten.

Eleven.

Twelve.

Thirteen.

Fourteen.

Fifteen.

Sixteen.

Seventeen.

Eighteen.

Let her go. What are you doing?

Let her go.

I was almost at 21. - What are you doing?

Alma teaches me to hold my breath to swim underwater.

Stay in sight. Didn't you hear us calling?

Why are you always hiding? - Let me go.

Pay attention.

Come help me. They keep throwing things.

Nobody gives up. Nobody forgets.

Enrique Monteverde is a murderer.

Don't stand there. They can throw stones.

Justice.

What do we want? - Justice!

They're driving me crazy.

Alma says there is a lot of water in her village ...

and that the plants grow quickly.

You like Alma, don't you? - She has two children.

Two children? She is still so young.

Indians get children early.

A boy and a girl.

Who's taking care of them now? - They're dead.

Help me, Valeriana. He's bothering me.

What are you doing here? Go away.

Letona.

Help.

Get Mr. Enrique away.

My God, Daddy.

Take her with you.

I can manage alone. - Calm down.

Give him his oxygen.

Good.

The floor was flooded.

I don't want him sleeping in my room.

- Upstairs? - Yes, please.

He has to go to the hospital.

This isn't Alzheimer's. They won't take him in anyway.

Enrique has always loved women.

Especially Indian women.

I gave him his oxygen. - Thank you.

Good night. - Good night.

Good night, Valeriana.

Women makes his head spin.

Forget it, don't let it get to you.

I can't believe I have to go through this at my age.

Go to bed.

I don't want you to get sick.

You too, sweetheart, go to bed.

Did Grandpa do something to Alma?

Go to bed.

Good night. - Good night, honey.

I'm going to drink a glass of water.

Come in.

Sorry, Valeriana.

Alma, I want to apologize on behalf of my father.

Try to understand. He's stressed.

It will not happen again.

From tomorrow you will no longer wear a uniform. It is too tight.

Wear your own clothes.

Good night. -Good night.

Can you open your shirt?

Take a deep breath.

Again.

Your bronchi are clogged.

Your shortness of breath needs treatment.

We can't leave with all those people outside.

You still have to apologize to Alma.

It will be a big scandal if she reports it.

Please apologize to her.

It's the right thing to do. Do it for us.

I have always been a sleepwalker. - Nonsense.

My people, where are you?

Here, peacefully protesting.

A united people is never defeated!

A united people is never defeated!

Nobody gives up, nobody forgets.

Enrique Monteverde is a murderer!

Nobody gives up, nobody forgets.

Enrique Monteverde is a murderer!

Take a look at my eyes.

They seem inflamed.

My room is very damp.

Wasn't it strange that your father turned up with Valeriana one day?

You were still small ...

but she was also a child, not much older than Sara.

It was very unlike your father.

God tests his best servants the most.

What are you trying to tell me?

That Valeriana is undoubtedly your half-sister.

Stop it, mama.

I'm trying to relax.

I thought I was over it.

But lately I can't get it out of my head.

Maybe it is a blessing from above, because what would I do without her.

How did you get to know Valeriana?

You already know that.

Why didn't you like Sara's father?

He didn't love you. You have to be realistic.

I love you, princess.

I know that.

How beautiful.

Indeed.

Come on.

That's normal at your age.

It was an accident. - I know.

Without justice ...

no peace!

You don't have to put it on.

Without justice ...

no peace!

You know where they are when you need them.

Sixteen.

Seventeen.

Eighteen.

Nineteen.

Twenty.

Twenty one.

Twenty-two.

Twenty three.

Twenty-four.

Twenty-five.

Twenty-six.

Twenty seven.

That's not possible.

Yes, look closely. It looks like him.

Look closely.

Yes, he does.

Look at the other.

Look.

It's him. - It is.

What are you doing, Sara?

That's not a toy. - We're not playing.

Take her with you.

Where is he?

This historical phase of our country...

is the phase of anti-communism and the inquisition...

of those who oppressed, massacred and committed genocide

against under the guise of fighting communism.

After a historic trial with hundreds of witnesses and the revocation...

of the genocide verdict...

the opinions that divides the public seems to widen by the day.

Guatemala is tired of crying for the missing.

Here's what you asked for. - Put it down.

And this is for Sara.

Thank you.

Is it dangerous to go outside?

Very.

We're trapped in here.

Yes, I know.

Do you know anything about Sara's father?

Weren't you surprised that he suddenly disappeared?

I don't have access to that information.

We don't know what he was involved in.

It is better not to interfere.

Excuse me.

Can I help you? - No.

Where's Sara?

She's watching TV.

Come on, sit down.

Did Sara see my mom hit my dad?

Was she shocked? - No.

How was Sara's father?

Did Sara talk about him?

She wants to know how he is and where he is.

My children's father was skinny and smiled a lot.

Where is he?

I don't know.

Did he abandon you? - No.

And you, were you abandoned?

I don't know.

I'm sorry.

Sara's father was called Carlos.

He also smiled a lot.

Wind.

Fly.

Cold.

Rain.

Water.

I'm coming.

What is it?

Because of this I slowly die.

A curse is upon you.

Please remove it.

We need to cleanse you first.

All hate and talk about nasty things should disappear from this house...

for the good of this family.

Ancestors, help us understand what we have done wrong.

Protect our family from evil.

Get the evil out.

We'd better get in there.

Come.

Come, mommy.

I spoke to Juana from your village.

I approached her because we need more help.

She said she didn't know you.

Where are you from?

From the heart of the mountains.

Right by the river.

Where the military camp was stationed?

I lived there until the massacre started.

How old are you?

I don't know anymore.

Come.

What are you doing, Enrique?

That dirty bitch hides underwater.

The gun.

It's not my fault, but hers.

It's Sara.

No, the guerrillera is under water.

Get off my daughter.

Give me the gun. Get my doctor's bag.

Walk.

Walk.

Move.

Valeriana, step aside. Walk. - I am your father. Show respect.

Let me go.

Hold him tight, Valeriana.

Let me go.

Everything that happened in this house comes from that woman.

Lie still or I'll hurt you.

Look.

How did they get in with the surveillance?

They don't let anyone stop them.

My children.

My children.

Alma cries for her children.

She said that she knows grandpa from a long time ago.

What else did she say?

That I shouldn't drown.

Valeriana, what's going on?

What have we done?

Collect all the candles you can find and sugar.

Look.

Don't look.

Your hands.

I call upon the four elements and our protective ancestors.

Spirits, speak to us through the fire.

What can we do for you?

Spirits, return to your slumber, there is nothing here for you.

Forgive us if we offended you.

We ask you to leave us alone.

If the general has a debt to you,

please understand that we have nothing to do with it.

Have compassion on us and leave.

Leave us alone.

It is unfair to make innocent people pay the consequences.

Don't hurt us.

We're trying to help.

Sara, open your eyes.

Breath.

Please.

Tell us what you want.

Mommy, what's wrong?

Sir.

Where are the guerrillas hidden?

I don't understand what you're saying.

My husband is not with the guerrilla.

And neither are we.

Please...

leave my kids alone.

Tell them where they are or I'll drown them.

I don't know.

I don't know.

My children.

My children.

My children.

Sir.

My children.