Original subtitles

[whirring of lenses to adjust focus]

♪

[camera click and a owl's hoot]

♪

[click]

♪

[hit on iron]

♪

[Genaro] You have no idea how much it hurt me

to have to tear up Kadu's contract

as if he were any player.

I've lived in the middle of this bullshit that is the soccer world

for so long, but I don't know how to do anything else.

♪

But what I really wanted was...

to stay next to Kadu, on the edge of the field,

watching your son train.

♪

Son, he never cared about me.

Only his mom and his uncle!

His uncle!

[Genaro] I've always liked Kadu since he was a kid.

[Genaro] He was special, he is special!

[birds chirping]

[Genaro] Dio mio! Cedenir...

if you had been at least a minimally present dad

this would be another story.

Listen gringo, don't start with the moral lessons.

It was his choice!

Nowadays players need, more than ever,

a balanced family, with parents, with guidance.

And put away that cell phone!

Look, Kadu has money for the rest of his life!

He is not a victim, I am!

I played in a time that didn't give any chance.

If it were today I would be playing in Europe.

But no one ever asked me what it's like to play in the C division

Play in the countryside, in a bumpy field,

taking cold shower to pay the bills.

Getting paid a miserable salary

that's late, in a bind!

Cededir! - No one ever asked me that!

I know your story very well.

Don't play the victim.

I'm sorry Cedenir, but you had no talent at all!

No, I would set up and... - Don't blame the others!

Your son does have talent, he has a lot of talent.

He is good with the ball,

he has it in his soul, in the heart, in the brain, enjoy!

Be proud of it, not envious!

Envy? Who said I was envious?

Are you crazy, gringo, are you insane?

Actually, I'll tell you, I just came here

because I thought

that you could help me out.

Cedenir,

You're not gonna ask your son for money anymore, understand?

Okay, okay, I got it.

But Genaro,

look,

we could at least share this extra money that you'll get.

He listens to you, he respects you, tell him that I need it,

that I'm in need, I don't have the means to pay the rent.

Fifty-fifty!

What do you think?

♪

This story is not based on real facts.

However obvious they may seem.

This is a work of fiction.

♪

[guitar chords]

♪♪ I told you about my loss ♪

♪ My mind can't handle it ♪

♪ I need to take my time ♪

♪ The only truth to me ♪

♪ The past is coming now ♪

♪ In the worst way ♪

♪ I crossed my sweetest line ♪

♪ My pain is not a shame ♪

♪ What can I lie about ♪

♪ To save my mind again ♪

♪ Where you hid my eyes ♪

♪ For I can't come back ♪

[guitar chords]

Dark Soccer

[guitar chords]

[guitar chords] [steps]

[Kadu] What happened now, Genaro?

[Genaro] Are you angry? [Kadu] - Do not bother me!

[Genaro] It's me that should be angry!

The gringo, the Russians' representative came to pressure me.

It was you who came up with this shady contract!

Kadu, don't play the victim now, please!

You know very well that if we're in this situation

it's not my fault.

Okay, and what do you want me to do?

[Genaro sighs]

[Genaro] Kadu, the shit is overflowing everywhere.

This contract, the president being screwed because of you,

and more, that criminal Carniça and his pack

spayed graffiti on the club's headquarters

blasting you.

This Carniça is a punk!

He is not cheerleader, much less a fan.

[Genaro] And is well-connected!

You better not forget that.

[Kadu] Okay.

Why did you come here?

[Genaro] Did your dad call you? - No.

Look out, because your dad is with a new girl,

and will definitely try to get more money. Don't give him any!

Kadu, look, capito? Don't give it to him!

Damn it!

Flávia, now him.

If my mom was alive none of this would be happening.

[taps]

Kadu, about all this, I'm sorry to say,

but it would be good for you to rethink your project.

Out of the question!

With what money?

I'm going to play in a major team again.

Believe it!

[Kadu] I was at my uncle's.

He sent me away.

[steps]

I need at least another five days.

[door creaking] It's okay.

It's okay, I understand, I think I do.

What are you doing here? Close the door!

[steps]

[door creaking]

[door slam]

I already said I don't want any whores in here.

[noises]

What are you doing here?

I came to pay you, Dioguinho.

[chair creaking]

[Woman] That friend of yours,

[noises]

Put that shit out, now!

[Woman] He nearly kicked us out of his house last night.

Yeah Diogo, I don't know, I think cat woman

isn't a success anymore.

[Diogo] And the rest? - I'm paying you, aren't I?

I'm going to pay it all.

[guitar]

♪♪ In the morning, when I wake up ♪

♪ Feeling empty, 'cause you're gone ♪

♪ I remember that your make up ♪

♪ Always made you look too young ♪♪

Uncle! - Gisa!

I didn't even notice you here, I was so distracted.

I'm still a ghost here in the neighborhood, huh?

[Jair] How is Europe?

It's there, rich and beautiful, for them.

Europe is only good for those who already arrive rich.

Like Kadu. - Don't even talk about Kadu.

Let's have some coffee. - I can't. I have to go.

I'll come back later. - Okay.

♪♪ I'm tired of playing a fool ♪

♪ I get down. ♪

♪ I get down. ♪

♪ And say I need you around. ♪♪

[Diogo] How are you doing, man?

[noises]

[hit on table]

Doesn't solve it, but relieves.

[pills shaking in bottle]

Can I do anything to help you?

It's all so confusing that I just want to stay at home,

without talking to anyone.

Maybe it's the best option right now.

No way, I need the money to finish the hospital project

that I promised my mom.

I cant's stand still.

I imagine how you feel.

But look, from the heart,

I want you to always count on me.

Okay? [slap] - I know, Diogo.

[Kadu] I know, thank you.

[steps]

Honey, I left everything ready, it's all in the refrigerator,

when you are hungry, just put it in the microwave.

Call me, if you need anything.

I don't know why we have children,

you see, he doesn't answer.

What are you gonna ask Kadu now, huh?

Samanta, relax, leave me alone. It's my thing.

[Diogo] There's no point in making a scene, sweetheart.

[Flávia] How righteous you are, little brother.

Being an upstanding citizen is driving you into bankruptcy, you know that?

You always got everything you wanted, but now its over!

Accept it!

[steps]

What are we gonna do, Diogo?

I don't know about you.

I'll find a way to end this with a minimum of dignity.

For mom!

Not for him!

Wow!

You really haven't forgiven daddy, huh!

♪

Aren't you...[Kadu] - No!

I'm not.

I'm sure that was Kadu.

[noise of things hitting]

[steps]

[Diogo] I just want to talk to you for a minute.

[Jair] I know who you are.

Mr. Jair, did you know that when we lived in Portugal,

Kadu always said that you were his dad?

[Jair] Do you want a beer? - No!

I'm his ex-brother-in-law, but I'm still friends with Kadu.

He's suffering a lot right now.

You could help.

[high-pitch metallic sound]

Hey Neco, what's up?

Thanks, man, but I don't feel like.

I told you I don't feel like, Neco.

Okay, we'll talk later.

[Carniça] What's up, loser?

You know you screwed us, right?

With our team, damn it!

How come a guy who only plays soccer misses a penalty, damn it?

Do you have crooked feet? That has to be it, right?

You think I didn't want to score the fucking penalty?

You wanted to score, but you didn't, man!

We don't forget. You know that.

Are you threatening me?

Do you understand that soccer is our life?

Huh? I'll tell you something.

You tread lightly!

Okay?

♪

[Jonatã] You'll get what's coming to you, asshole!

♪

Look at that, you guys formed a team?

You have no limits, huh Flávia?

Why did you call me here?

I brought your dad here to see if we can understand each other.

A united family is always stronger.

That's beautiful! A united family is always stronger.

If my money is involved, of course!

[Kadu] What do you want?

Wow! The man I fell in love with wouldn't do that.

You, Kadu,

were the man who I wanted to be the father of my children.

If you could, of course!

And you, Mr. Cedenir, won't say anything?

Can't you see

that she's using you to take more money from me?

Your dad always saw in me what I am.

Your family.

You must be crazy to listen to all this quietly.

[clears throat]

I'm in need money.

Really? Tell me something new.

[click]

♪

[strike]

Here you go, fifty thousand, besides what I already give you.

Are you happy now?

I hope so.

Because these handouts are over.

I'll try to maintain what I give you.

I said try!

In case you didn't know, I'm unemployed now.

Got it?

I just wonder what your mom would say

if she saw the way you treat your family.

You don't talk about my mom, you bitch!

Neither you nor him.

It's because she's not alive today, that this is all happening.

You know I've always liked your mother very much.

Shut the fuck up, don't talk about her!

Take that money and go!

Son,- Son my ass!

You only called me that way

after I started to give you money!

So, you don't have to do this.

For you I'm Kadu, not your son.

[strike]

Jair, you're the role model he doesn't have anymore.

I don't really believe that, Genaro.

I think he came back because he was down, you know.

His mom's death,

you, the stubborn uncle, who thinks

soccer was only played in the 70s,

that absent, leeching father,

the penalty he missed,

breaking his contract, Jair.

How do you think that leaves our boy's head?

[sigh] I have to go.

[Jair] I wanted to thank you for the care,

for the real concern you have for the boy.

I know it's not easy to deal with today's players.

[Genaro] No, it isn't. It really isn't.

But, Jair,

one last thing.

Please, think carefully about everything I told you.

We raise a child with such difficulty,

then the boy does well in life and turns his back to us.

This is sad, very sad, I don't wish it on anyone.

Cedenir,

between us,

this parenting you speak of, it wasn't quite like that, huh.

[laugh]

I just didn't do more and better

because Jair practically became the boy's owner.

This was all influenced by my wife

who saw in him a God, an ace player.

Not me, I've always been a blue collar of soccer.

Playing in the third division, in fields full of holes

and restrooms that reeked of urine.

I never had the glamor that Jair had. Never!

Wow! The fans do not forget.

They burned his number nine jersey.

♪

[kiss]

Hey, wait, where are you going? Pay the bill!

Hei!

♪

[Diogo] Bia, Joana, Márcia.

[Girl] Is everything's okay with the passports, that's it?

[Diogo] Mm-hmm

Actually, my mom wanted to talk to you.

Say what? Your mom wants to talk?

She can talk to you, then. To comfort you.

[strike]

[metal lock]

[Girl] Everything's all right for me, my mom didn't ask anything.

[Diogo] Get out!

I didn't want you to, sorry, I...

[strike]

Listen, go home and tell your mom your career is over.

[Diogo] Go look for a job in a store, but look,

don't try the malls,

because they like girls who look rich

not with that face of yours!

[strike]

[metal lock]

[strike]

♪♪ I’m slowly dying I left behind. ♪

♪ I can't see sunrise no more. ♪

♪ I closed the window I'm giving up now ♪

♪ My path is getting short ♪

♪ I can't believe in a long ride ♪♪

[Kadu] Thank you for trying, Genaro.

But I don't think he's going back on his word.

Trust me, boy, this will work.

I should have talked to him earlier but I just realized it now.

[Kadu] The thing is, I don't think I can do it.

Kadu, please don't start with your usual crysis.

You can do it. Yes you can!

You are not a former player at this age.

You did well to think about going back to your origins.

Your mistake was not having

enough humility to tell your uncle

how much you need his help right now.

That's it! Yeah man, you're right.

The problem is, I fucked everything up.

I left my family, my friends,

[Kadu] and now I'm paying for it.

You're not the only one. I've seen so much.

So much.

What's up?

You're done harassing Kadu.

Say what? - I'm just warning you, asshole.

That's it, enough, you expended your hate, now piss off!

Got it? Understand?

Hey, chill out, that's the best you can do.

What are you thinking?

Acting like the big-shot here on my turf?

Back off, you idiot.

If I'm threatening you, it's because I can.

Got it?

I'm not afraid of you or your delinquent friends.

Do you doubt me? Try it.

♪

[car starting]

♪

[car engine]

♪

[Kadu] How to deal with a guy who is known as Carniça (Carrion)?

[Diogo] It's complicated.

Neco said that lowlife has been arrested before.

It seems that some leaders passed tickets

to the organized cheer and he sold them to peddlers.

If only football was just on the field!

On the field I missed that penalty.

Stop! Enough of that, okay?

I'm going to make a special dinner for us.

Forget it Diogo, there's nothing to cook here.

And don't I know, my dear. I brought it all.

[slap]

Now!

What?

Thank you, Diogo, for never abandoning me.

I'll never abandon you and you know it.

Chef Diogo will prepare a special dinner

for my friend Kadu!

[hits on wood]

Cidão, a model's life isn't easy. It must be tough, right Gisa?

Former model!

There's no room for me anymore.

Why is that? Don't be pessimistic,

such a beautiful girl, so sculptural, like you.

I'm not being pessimistic, it's the truth.

Didn't work out for me in Brazil nor in Europe, but I'm fine.

But you did the right thing, Gisa, you came back home.

That is the first step to start over.

Uncle, do you know that guy who was here?

Which guy?

The one who was... dressed... forget it!

I have to go now.

I'll come by later. Goodbye. - Goodbye.

What are these kids doing with their lives, Jair?

But Gisa is smart, Cidão, she came back home.

Yeah, she's smart. She didn't do the same as your nephew.

More and more I realize that I was a father to him.

Then why did he abandon you when he got rich?

You never asked him for a penny, damn it.

That's difficult to analyze, Cidão.

His manager says he needs me a lot, but I don't know.

He came here, you kicked him out

without even talking to him.

You know, you guys are difficult people, Jair. God damn it!

Difficult family. That's what you get from a difficult family.

All I can say is that I really miss that kid, you know.

I really miss him!

[cutlery on plate]

[Kadu] Very good, as usual.

Thank you very much, chef Diogo at your service.

[Diogo] Well, mission accomplished, I'll leave this mess to Nice.

♪ [slap]

[slaps] [Diogo] Sleep tight.

[steps]

♪♪ Wild love, ♪

♪ Won't you forget me? ♪

♪ Walking down the dark Manly streets ♪

♪ Don't reach out your hand to me ♪

♪ Wild soul, ♪

♪ Don't you regret that pain? ♪

♪ Scratched and sweaty men ♪

Jair, you're the role model he doesn't have anymore.

♪

♪ The forest in bloom is your house ♪

♪ The son of a good heart who falls ♪♪

[Jair] Can we start?

Cell phone!

Thank you very much.

The other one!

I know there's another one!

Now the earrings.

Great. Now get dressed.

[zipper]

What's this, what's this?

No colored cleats, no, put that away.

Put that away, take this.

[Kadu] There aren't any cleats, uncle!

No cleats. No cleats!

Today is without cleats, bare feet.

[zipper]

The way we started, beginner style.

Remember that? Beginner.

But uncle, it's barren earth, full of holes in the grass,

I can't play with that...

How come you can't, Kadu? Of course, you can.

A little effort, a little sacrifice is okay.

Let's start with hadships! - All right.

What are we going to do?

What method are you planning to use?

[laugh] Method?

Method? Do you think you're in Europe, Kadu?

From now on you'll have to use this here.

[slaps]

[Jair] The heart, use your emotion. You did everything wrong, Kadu.

[Jair] Everything.

I have more news from you in Europe

about the restaurants that you went to,

about the car you bought,

about the new hair you were going to use, your new hair style,

than about the goals that you made.

This is a ball, remember that?

This is a ball.

Before you receive in a game, before you control the ball,

you must have the exact notion of where you are in the field.

[Jair] Where you're going to be on the field.

[impact]

Where are your teammates.

Who are your opponents, who is marking you.

[impact]

[Jair] To go towards the goal.

[Jair] The objective of football is always the goal!

Another thing, it doesn't matter that no one else remembers

the goals I scored, it doesn't matter,

but the goals I scored, Kadu, I swear to God,

I did so with the soul, I did it with the heart!

[Jair] If I didn't save any money because of some stupid thing

I did in my life, that's my problem!

No one has anything to do with it,

now, the cheers from the crowd are still here,

in my head, still!No money can pay,

no bank account can pay for an entire stadium, Kadu,

screaming your name, that doesn't exist!

[Kadu] You're right, Uncle. That's why I'm going back!

[Jair] So?

What are you waiting for?You want a ball boy?

[Jair] Come on, what's this?

♪

Look at that, playboy's back.

We missed you, cool guy.

We thought we'd never see your face again.

But since you're here...

your time has come!

[suspense]

[guitar chords]

♪♪ Wild love, ♪

♪ Won't you forget me? ♪

♪ Walking down the dark Manly streets ♪

♪ Don't reach out your hand to me ♪

♪ Wild soul, ♪

♪ Don't you regret that pain? ♪

♪ Scratched and sweaty men ♪

♪ Spinning down your swirl ♪

♪ The forest in bloom is your house ♪

♪ The son of a good heart who falls ♪

♪ Your nature shines, Your nature hurts, ♪♪