Original subtitles

Where have you been?

Let's eat.

I'm full. But I won't tell you what I ate.

You might just want it, too.

Life is sweet when you have no husband!

Look! She's riding his motorbike!

Have mercy on Ramon! He's the butt of all jokes!

I'm in this predicament because of you.

Leave me alone.

Your students? How can they respect you?

If we are respected, then the government would pay us more.

Do you know who said that first?

Lover boy!

I don't want to teach anymore.

But I will still get my salary.

What for is Mr. Principal my husband?

The highly regarded Profesora Ramona To--

That's not Bobby's child. It's mine.

He will carry my name.

I will love him and he will inherit the school.

All that I own.

Don't be a martyr.

His true father will take responsibility.

Take me away from here. I don't want to see Ramon.

I have no face to show him.

You don't have to marry me.

Just be this child's father.

Okay. We will leave.

Wait for me in front of your house tonight.

Hot bread!

Someone saw him leave last night.

Liar!

You're deceiving me again.

I'm here.

I won't abandon you.

I only ask one thing.

Let's be friends. For the child's sake.

For our future baby.

Bread!

Why did you give my son a failing mark in class?

Can we still talk about this?

In my office. But no promises.

Do you think I won't make a scene?

My neighbors will back me up!

What scene do you intend to make?

That child Are you sure it's yours?

Your baby looks just like his father!

The shape of his face, his lips--

his chin, everything!

You know who is his true father.

It's Ramon!

My grandson is so cute!

Don't touch him.

I washed my hands.

So handsome, looks just like you!

So strong! He's trying to get up!

My grandson is so cute!

Your hands!

I washed it. Don't be so sensitive. Come on!

What is the child's name?

Ramon Torres Jr!

Ramon Torres Jr, I hereby baptize you in the name of the Father...

He's teething again.

I can make him stop crying.

No, a sick child always wants his mother.

Isn't that right, Ramoncito?

So you've started smoking.

Since when?

You? When did your life improve?

Who'se the matron you conned?

I worked overseas. I've left System Labs.

I have my own business now.

This isn't enough to pay for your sins.

Don't tell you're satisfied with Ramon.

What's it to you if I am?

Impossible!

What are you doing--

You didn't even stand up for me then.

Don't return and make me a plaything.

Ramon is kind.

Live with him then. But we're still on.

Dream on if you think I'll change.

It's not my thing.

This is just what I'm after in life.

Mommy! Mommy! Let's play!

Mommy, who's that with you?

Papi!

Baby! Come here!

How's my baby? Did you enjoy it?

Yes.

But the rocks were sharp.

Really?

Yes.

How are you?

You left this behind.

I brought it back so I can--

So I can--

Papi, who is he?

A friend of your mother's.

Let's go inside.

Mother Piling, prepare some refreshments for the guest.

If you have something to say, hurry up.

I have things to do.

Don't rush at me with your anger.

You just said earlier that you can never change.

It's only now I've seen my son.

He's handsome.

Looks like me!

Papa, why?

Nothing. The story is good.

I still have a lot more I want to read to you.

A lot more to tell. Not only now.

But until you grow up.

Bobby! What--

Where are you taking me?

I can't face Ramon anymore.

I'm here. I'll get you and my son.

We'll talk to a lawyer.

I won't repeat my past failures.

I'll make it up to you.

Ramon will have a hard time with me.

I'm a different kind of enemy.

I can't allow it.

Ramoncito is mine.

I know I don't deserve to stay in this house.

But I can't leave my child behind.

That man disappeared just like that.

Didn't even peek after you gave birth.

How can I entrust my son to him?

You are not his true father.

Coffee?

I have no obligation to explain my whereabouts in the past.

The lawyer says I have a right to my son.

Which cheap school did your lawyer go to?

Why doesn't he know that I am the legal father of the child in question?

Ramoncito was born during her mother's marriage to me--

living together under one roof.

Living together but not having sex!

I can prove it!

Cream or sugar?

Bobby, that's enough.

Anyone here can testify.

The entire town knows that the child is yours.

How? What proof do you have other than gossip?

Ramon used to have a relationship with another man back then.

Carding!

He sleeps here almost every night. He leaves at sunrise.

Sir! We accept! Get us as witnesses!

We won't ask for money!

If ever, just loose change.

Sir, please.

We accept.

Sir! We accept! At no cost!

Sir, we accept! Get us as witnesses!

Mother, father! That's enough!

Are you stupid? We'll make money here!

They gave you failing marks! This is my revenge!

I myself will testify.

I know Mister Torres is gay.

I saw him at the gay bar in town before the wedding.

You're a waiter in a gay bar?

I'm not a waiter. I'm the star!

I'm a male prostitute!

You animal!

You didn't finish school because of your pranks!

We're all vendors!

And what do you sell?

Enough! He's your son!

Son, quick! Run away!

Testify in court that it's not possible Ramon is the father of the child.

You will have all of that.

I am not a traitorous friend.

Don't make me laugh.

The town of Santa Monica knows your true relationship with Ramon.

Your asking me to sell out the person who taught me to read and write?

Who taught me how to eat with a spoon and fork?

Who gave my first pair of shoes?

You want me to sell my manhood?

A real man has character.

Faces his responsibilities.

Doesn't run away.

Does not hurt others even if in pain.

That is Ramon. So am I.

He can't give me what I need.

Is that all that matters to you?

I'm sick.

My lungs are gone.

But I still have principles.

It's not true I'm only after security.

You're really a faggot.

You talk too much!

Let's go!

Give him to me!

You have to kill me first before you can have him!

Faggot, are you going to step aside or not?

Choose!

The boy or me!

You agree to leave our son behind?

I'll give you more children!

Selya, wait!

What if Ramoncito looks for you?

What if he gets sick?

He has to go with you.

Wait for him here.

See how easy it is to scare that faggot?

I just pulled you and he caved.

I'm still the winner.

Shut up!

Let's go.

Sonuva bitch!

Enough!

Let's go!

Before I get pissed and kill someone.

You don't have what it takes!

You've run away too many times.

Coward!

Don't be stupid!

Not again.

I've had enough.

It's clear to me what a true man is--

Can he give you what your body wants?

You are only lust.

I don't want to grow old with you.

Thank you.

It's a greater gratitude to have you as Ramoncito's father.

What about you?

The body grows old and its desires pass.

But we are in harmony.

Friends.

I planned to see you earlier than this.

But he didn't want to bother you.

The children?

At my parents.

So they wouldn't catch the disease.

I'll leave you alone for now.

How did you find out?

Thank you.

You did more for me.

Some people are unbelievable!

They even go to church.

My wife has accepted what I am.

I have no secrets from her nor she to me.

When our son grows up, we will tell him the truth.

More than that, we will teach him self-respect.

And respect for others!

Did you hear that, Belen? It's like you got slapped.

You animal!

Because you're also dirty! Malicious!

You take after your father! You wretch!

Why are you blaming me?

Your big mouth is why this boy's fucked up!

Fuck you! You're scum!

Stand aside, everyone.

You vile scum!

I don't need you here!

Your son has failed because of you.

Get lost! Leave this place!

I really plan to leave you!

Fuck you!

Big brother!

Come, Ramoncito! Let's do some painting!

Oh! Come! Hurry!

This English translation (C) 2004 Raul Quiambao

All this is for You, Lord Jesus.