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THE FEAR OF POISON IS FEEBLE AGAINST THE SENSE OF THIRST GEORGE ELIOT

[music]

Rogelio: Come in.

What do you want?

Rogelio, it's me, Elvira Fuentes.

Don't you remember me?

Oh my! Sorry. It's been so long.

-Well, how are you? -Fine.

-What can I do for you? -Lola sent me a message.

Something about a job, I think.

-Lola? -Yes.

Lola! Lola!

What is it?

-Elvira! -Hi.

Elvira, you're gorgeous!

You were a child the last time I saw you.

At your poor father's birthday.

-Before the war. -Do you remember?

She looks like him, doesn't she?

Tell me, how's your mother? How are your sister and Julio?

They're fine. Well, Julio is still at Carabanchel,

but he'll be free soon.

My mother's getting by, as usual.

What about your son?

He's been living in Mexico since the war ended.

He's been lucky and has a good job.

But he's far away. Not that far.

We're just getting older and we're alone.

Oh, well... Elvira's here for another reason.

I think it's a good job. Right, Rogelio?

Of course it's a good job.

The salary is 50 pesetas per week.

The schedule is from 9 to 2.

It's just one man, from Argentina.

He's a businessman and he's single.

He travels a lot. You know, business.

Your job is to clean, iron, cook...

Sounds like a great job.

-Can you start tomorrow? -Yes, of course.

[bell ringing]

Good morning, Pedro. Good morning, Elvira.

-Hello. -Hi.

I already took the coal up to your mother.

Thank you very much.

-So? -It's done.

I have a job. I'm glad, Elvira.

Be very glad. It's 50 pesetas per week and only mornings.

You're lucky. And how are they? How's Lola?

The same as always. She sends kisses for you.

[music]

[speaking in German]

It seems that they're fine. Rogelio has put on some weight.

He is fatter than ever.

But they look very well.

I'm excited, Mother. I start tomorrow.

This is the kitchen. What do you think?

It's beautiful.

Come. I'll show you the rest of the house.

This is the dining room. This way.

A lot of money. Lucky people.

Be careful not to break anything or we'll be in trouble.

Don't worry. I won't break anything.

Well, I'll leave you.

The library is that way. It's a little big,

but don't worry. Lola will help you.

Thank you.

-Good-bye, Elvira. -Good-bye.

[door closes]

"How can I keep my soul so that it won't touch yours?

How can I elevate it past you and onto other things?"

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Elvira. -Yes.

My name is Pablo Walther. Nice to meet you.

Rogelio told me you'd be here.

Nice to meet you. Hello.

-Do you like Rilke? -Yes.

Me too.

Well, is there anything you want me to explain about the house?

-No. Would you excuse me? -Yes, of course.

Rilke!

Do you think it's normal for a maid to read Rilke?

[bells ringing]

Excuse me.

I've finished. The food's ready. Do you need anything else?

No, nothing else. Just a moment.

You can take it if you want and give it back to me later.

-Thank you very much. -Mhm.

-I'll bring it back tomorrow. -Whenever you want.

-Thank you. -See you tomorrow.

He's handsome, well educated and well dressed.

I guess it's easy, being rich.

The best part is the library, Mother. It's beautiful.

Ours was bigger, and I'm sure it had more books.

Remember how Dad made us take care of it?

I hope all of this ends soon and we have a good house again.

I'll get more water.

Hello, Rogelio. Good afternoon.

Good afternoon, Mr. Pablo.

-Rogelio... -What is it, Mr. Pablo?

What references do you have of Elvira, the new maid?

I don't know. It was my wife's doing.

-Is there a problem? -No, not at all.

-Tell Lola I want to see her. -She's out buying groceries.

Tell her to come up when she gets back.

Mr. Pablo, there's nothing to worry about.

We've known Elvira since she was a baby, you know?

She comes from a very good family.

Her father was an extraordinary man. He was a doctor.

The nicest man in the world.

The thing is, he died and the family lost everything.

It happens.

But they are very good people.

Very well. Thank you, Rogelio.

Mr. Pablo, will Lola need to go upstairs?

No, it's not necessary. Thank you.

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Good. Nobody had cleaned the library in a while.

-I'll come back later. -You can stay. I don't mind.

I have to finish with the kitchen.

Oh, I see that you have returned Rilke.

How was it? Did you like it?

Yes, very much.

-Did you know him? -Yes.

You should read this one, if you haven't already.

Here you go.

-I don't speak German. -Of course.

I'm afraid I don't have a translation.

Anyway, you can take anything you want.

-As long as you return it. -Thank you.

-I'll let you know if I do. -Very well.

-May I go? -Yes, of course.

Julio: They took my blanket. Just imagine,

Romero and me sleeping together in the same bed tonight,

frozen to death.

What did you expect?

You've never known the rules of the game.

I have 53 days left. Let them take everything.

Well, not the food. You're too skinny.

I'll make soups for you when you get out.

And Raquel will make cakes. She's learned how to make them.

I'm dying to play the piano again, Elvira.

First, I'll take any job.

Then, as soon as we have the money, we'll get away.

Together.

Of course.

-Good morning. -Hello.

-That's heavy. I'll help you. -No!

-Yes, I insist. -Thank you.

Would you like to go for a drink?

No, thank you.

Tell me, is someone waiting for you at my house?

-No. -So?

Come! Let's go. It's okay.

Aren't you going to taste it?

Go on. Try it.

It's strong, isn't it?

I had forgotten it's taste.

Rogelio told me about your father.

I know things have been hard since he died.

It's a common story.

Yes, my dad also died because of the war.

A year ago, in Berlin.

I'm sorry.

Were you there?

No. I've been here since 1940.

I came for business and I stayed.

I thought you were Argentinian.

Yes, I am. My mother is from Buenos Aires.

So, your family is in Germany.

No, my mother is in Argentina.

I'm trying to convince her to come here, but, well...

she's a peculiar woman.

She thinks Spaniards are... wild, backward... I don't know.

I see.

-Do you want something else? -No, no.

[car doors closing]

Open the door!

What's going on?

[bangs on rolling door]

Policeman: Open the door! Police!

[bangs continue] I said, open the door!

Are you Pedro Gonzalez?

-Come with me. -Don't take him.

-He hasn't done anything! -Come!

He never leaves the shop. He's never getting in trouble!

He hasn't done anything! [crying]

He hasn't done anything.

Shit!

I'm sorry, Mother. That scared me.

[baby crying]

What were those papers, Raquel?

Just papers. Things. What else?

What if they had come in here and taken us?

-Look what they did to Pedro. -Well, bad luck.

What will you do in prison if they arrest you?

Look, Elvira, I don't want to leave in fear. Remember Dad.

You have to risk your life for what's good, whatever it takes.

-I'm not afraid. I'm angry. -Then what do you want?

What do you mean?

The same thing you want.

I want food every day. And new shoes.

And books, music and all the things that are good,

but you don't get that in prison, my dear.

That's not in there.

You have to fight for what you want.

It's okay, Mother. Don't worry.

-Hello. -Hello.

-It's nice, isn't it? -Yes.

Yes, I love it.

Elvira...

will you have dinner with me one of these days?

-[chuckles] No. -No?

-I can't. -But we should take the time

to talk some day. It's not easy to find someone to talk with.

[phone ringing]

Excuse me.

-Hello? -[man speaks in German]

[Pablo speaks in German]

-Are you finished? -Yes.

I have to take the roast out of the oven and then I'll go.

-So, you made a roast. -I found four pounds of veal.

Four pounds? That's too much for me.

You don't have to eat it all today.

Well, maybe we'll finish it if you stay and eat with me.

Wait.

-Hold on. -No, you'll burn your hands.

Okay.

Imagine how long I waited for that moment.

Seriously, life gives you opportunities like that.

[thunder and rain]

It's getting late.

I hadn't noticed. I have to go.

Leave that for tomorrow. I'll accompany you to your home.

-No, it's not necessary. -Are you sure? It's raining.

-It doesn't matter. -Sit down. I'll get a taxi.

-Hello. -Hello.

Hold on. I have to get a taxi.

-Are you leaving? -No, it's for Elvira.

She lost track of time.

Good afternoon.

Isn't it too late, Elvira?

You have very nice skin. And what a mouth!

You should let your hair down.

-You're beautiful. -Thank you.

Beautiful things drive me crazy, you know?

Pablo: Elvira.

Your taxi is ready. I'll be right back.

Here you go.

-See you tomorrow. -See you.

Elvira... are you married?

-Yes. -See you.

[thunder]

This money has to be at the pass tomorrow.

Take care of it personally.

-Did you talk with Bremen? -Yes.

There are complications, aren't there?

We don't have much time. The Allies have gained ground

and General Franco doesn't want problems.

This is a war, Pablo. We're going to win.

Have you slept with her already?

How was it?

-Alina... -This is not about us.

I don't like her. I don't like her at all.

I think she's two-faced.

I know perfectly well what I'm doing.

Don't underestimate me.

-Are you sure? -Mhm.

I'll find out who she is. I'll tell you what I find.

There's nothing to find out. They're just unlucky people.

Things have to be checked twice, don't you think?

You should not forget that maxim.

-Leave her alone. -I'll think about it.

[music]

...OF FACISM THE DEAD OF THE PAST

[door opens and closes]

Hi.

Good evening, Elvira.

Where have you been?

I know. I'm sorry. I had to stay to clean thoroughly.

I couldn't say no.

Good evening, Mother.

I'm sorry for coming home so late.

I didn't have a way to let you know. I'm sorry.

You can sleep now.

Did he pay you extra?

What?

Did he pay you extra?

No, but don't worry. I'm sure he will.

[music]

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Elvira, I have something for you.

-Don't you like it? -It's very pretty.

I don't want to offend you. Please, don't misunderstand me.

I just thought you might like it.

Please.

You don't have to give me gifts.

I don't know what to say.

-See you later. -Elvira.

Where did that dress come from?

Well... It was a gift.

You know how rich people are.

They have too many things. Do you like it?

[door closes]

[music]

Sorry.

Alina: I have a surprise for you.

-Any news? -I'm not talking business.

I'm talking about poetry.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Your maid is a communist, I'm sorry to tell you.

I already knew it.

Did you? Did you know everything?

Everything.

That woman is very involved in those matters.

Her father was executed by Franco's troops.

Her husband is in prison because he's a Bolshevik.

She and her sister worked for the Republicans during the war.

-Do you want to know more? -No, Alina.

You should check your info. She has nothing to do with that.

Besides, I like her.

[chuckling] Stop joking around, Pablo.

A person who betrays her ideals, especially in bed, is dangerous.

Hmm.

Sleep with whomever you want. But there will be consequences.

Excuse me. I've returned from buying groceries.

-Do you need anything else? -Yes. May I?

[waltz playing]

Sometimes I see you as an older person,

and sometimes I see you as a girl.

It's because I'm both.

Does your husband live with you?

He's not here, but he'll be back soon.

Do you live on your own?

With my mother and my sister.

Let me take care of you.

[music]

Mother.

Look at me.

[footsteps]

The best day was my birthday, because we spent it together.

It was his present.

He took me to his appointments, to the café, to visit the sick

and wherever else he went.

It was the best day of the year.

How did he die?

He lost the war.

The only thing I'm proud of is that he was my father.

It's not even my own merit.

When is your birthday?

Why?

Because I want to know. When is it?

The 26th, but I don't want presents.

Just one.

To spend all day with you and forget everything else.

Julio's voice: "Finally, everything is about to end.

Days seem longer than ever.

I have to think of you and your strength

to face the very long hours that still await me."

Elvira's voice: "I'll be able to breathe again.

And, thanks to you, I know there are things they can't take away from us.

Elvira, I want to hold you, to kiss you..."

[thunder]

I have a meeting with the comrades.

[Elvira shushes]

And I have to go. We can't leave Mother alone.

-You know that. -I know.

But nothing will happen if you don't go to one meeting.

What?

Raquel, I don't remember the last time I went to a party.

Please!

Tell me, what's your deal with that man?

[music]

This is your birthday present.

-Do you like it? -Very much.

You're the most beautiful woman at the party.

[speaking in German]

Allow me to introduce you to Elvira Fuentes.

-Pleased to meet you. -Pleased to meet you.

-Are you enjoying the party? -Yes, very much.

The fall one was better, don't you think?

Well, the times were different. It feels like a century ago.

Darling, I must leave you for a moment.

A man from the embassy has to talk with me.

It'll be just a minute.

Mrs. Bremen can stay with you. Correct?

Of course. We'll have a great time.

You two go do your thing. Don't worry.

I'm sorry.

It's just a moment.

-Business. -I know.

These men...

Hello.

Are you tired, my dear?

Pablo is busy.

But you can dance with me if you want.

Hmm? Tell me if you feel like it.

[tango music]

I'm back. What do you want to do?

-Go home. -Already? Are you sure?

-Yes. -Don't you want to dance?

-No. -Okay, let's go.

Mr. Velasco, what a surprise to find you here!

Herr Walther, it's imperative for us to be in certain places.

This is also part of our obligations.

I see. Let me introduce you to Miss Fuentes.

This is Mr. Velasco, a good friend.

Pleased to meet you. I'm glad that our German friends

enjoy the company of beautiful Spanish ladies.

I'll wait for you outside. Good-bye.

We were about to leave. Elvira is not feeling well.

-Herr Walther. -Good-bye.

Elvira!

Elvira!

-Where are you going? -To change. I'm going home.

Darling, please forgive me. I know I ruined your party,

but there were some guys I did not expect to be there.

Who were they?

People from the embassy, businessmen, diplomats...

And what was I doing there, Pablo?

Did you want to show off your mistress?

No, no...

Why does Alina treat me like that? What have you told her?

I don't know what you're talking about. Elvira!

You're not my mistress. You're my darling. Don't you know that?

What are you reading?

Don't believe these things.

What do you mean I shouldn't believe them?

There's a photo. Photos don't lie.

You're so naive, Elvira. Photos are manipulated.

Didn't you know that?

[telephone rings]

Hello.

[speaks in German]

I have to go on a trip right away.

-Is it something serious? -I don't know. I hope not.

But I have to leave now.

As to what we were talking about,

in a war, lies are always told about the enemy.

You've been in a war. You should know that.

Okay.

I'll miss you.

Julio: Do you know what else we can do?

We could apply for Moscow's piano school scholarship again.

That would be good, right?

Did you receive my last letter?

Yes.

It was beautiful.

Elvira, what's wrong with you?

Nothing.

Is your mother okay?

Has something happened to Raquel?

[airplane approaching]

-Are you feeling better? -A bit better.

-It was a terrible trip. -Hmm. I'm sorry, Mother.

I would've loved to go to Lisbon and accompany you on your trip,

but you know it was impossible for me to do.

There was no other way, Clarita.

You're on a blacklist.

They wouldn't have allowed you to cross the border.

These people are trying to get on the Allies' good side,

in case they need them in the future.

Franco has always been a treacherous eunuch.

-[Bremen speaking German] -No, please speak Spanish.

I could never get used to that damned language,

even if it was my father's tongue.

Pablo: Anyway, we don't have to worry.

We just have to be a bit more discreet.

-Isn't that so, Captain? -Bremen: Yes.

Everything is in order here.

We have papers, as well as ships.

That's what's more important.

I have assurances that the civil government won't bother us.

At least as long as they don't receive orders from above.

The nuncio is up to date with the entire operation.

-Perfect. -Alina: Very well.

Everything's ready in Buenos Aires.

General Peron will receive his friends with open arms.

Our future president has always admired the Germans,

as you well know.

Tell Lieutenant General Schinkel that he and his family

will have no problem residing there.

Mrs. Herrera, a loving and lonely widow,

who is much more loving, lonely and old than me,

has volunteered to adopt him and give him her last name.

We thought it was the smart thing to do,

in case someone wanted to look for him.

Yes, it's an excellent idea, Mom.

There's no one like you, Clarita.

You're always an example for us to follow.

Thank you, dear.

General Peron wants you to understand

that his current situation is quite precarious.

How much?

Everybody knows that one needs money to stay in power.

There won't be any problem, Clarita.

No problem.

Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to sleep. I'm beat.

I don't want to be disturbed.

Don't worry about the money, Mom.

We have two tons of gold that are very well hidden.

Where?

You're going to laugh.

In the basement of the Foreign Ministry.

[laughing] In the basement?

It shows you how absurd people are in this country.

On one hand, they put on a smile for the allies.

On the other, they let us hide our gold in their own palace.

-Can you believe it? -These people...

For Mr. Walther, from the German Embassy.

Thank you. Good-bye.

Another one.

What's this?

This guy isn't trustworthy. I like him less and less.

What about Elvira?

[music]

What is this place called?

The Tomb of the Unknown Woman.

That's a strange name for such a lovely place.

It's always hard for me to say good-bye to you.

Don't give up so soon. This hasn't ended yet.

What's going on with that girl, the maid?

Alina told me about it. That woman could be dangerous.

Didn't you think about the risk?

About not only yourself, but everyone else involved?

About everything that is in our hands?

There is no risk, Mom. Don't worry. She's different.

I really think you'd like her.

You look a bit weak, Pablo.

Maybe what you need is some rest.

If everything ends soon, you could come home for a few weeks.

I miss you, Son. Yes, that would be good.

Well, I want you to take care of yourself.

I can't stop you from being with that woman,

but if you stay with her,

you should find a way to watch your back.

These months will be dangerous.

It would be terrible if she started to suspect.

Stay with me.

-Pablo, I can't. -Why? You can, Elvira.

Let's find someone to do the housework.

Elvira, stay with me.

No.

I'm afraid.

Why would you be afraid?

Because many people depend on me.

We're going to lose. They'll soon be in Berlin,

and I have to get the people I love out of there.

And I can't bear it without you.

I need to go. I can go, can't I?

Do you need to ask me for permission?

[music]

Man: Ready!

Aim!

Fire! [gunshots]

-[saluting in German] -[gasping]

Elvira.

Sister, you overslept. You're going to be late.

I'm not going to work, Raquel.

I can't go back to that house.

How come?

-Where is she? -Who, Mr. Pablo?

Where is Elvira, Rogelio?

She hasn't come in three days.

The house is a mess. She had to quit.

What do you mean?

Yes, her mother got very sick.

Those poor people.

And why didn't anyone tell me?

I'm sorry, Mr. Pablo. Elvira sent a note, but I forgot to tell you.

I've had the flu the past few days.

You know where she lives, don't you?

Well, no, I don't.

Rogelio, tell me where she lives.

If her mother is sick, I'd like to help them.

They went to the country, to her mother's house.

That's what I've heard, but I don't know where nor when.

Don't lie to me, Rogelio. It's not a good idea.

[knocking on door]

[knocking on door]

I'm coming.

How did you find me?

If one wants to find someone, he does.

-Has your husband returned? -Stop!

Is that what is going on? Stop!

I'm sorry.

Please leave.

No, I can't.

I won't leave you like this.

I'll take care of everything you need.

I'll give your husband a job wherever he wants.

He'll leave the country and I'll have you again.

Elvira... Elvira, let me take care of everything.

Hello. Elvira, you left the door open.

Hello. I'm Pablo Walther.

Leave my sister alone.

No. Elvira's coming with me.

No.

No.

Leave.

Leave.

Leave.

Leave.

[door closes]

Wait, wait.

Things are going great.

Helmut and Anna Schinkel will be Antonio and Ana Herrera.

I don't know if we'll be as lucky with the rest.

What do you think?

I'm telling you something important, Pablo.

I don't know.

Did she leave you?

Well...

you know what I thought about this matter.

I hope she didn't leave with more than she had to.

What do you mean? Papers. Information.

I want to believe, for the sake of everyone,

that she only took money from you.

I'm sick of your cynicism.

And I'm sick of your thoughtlessness, Pablo.

I never imagined you were so weak.

I don't give a damn about what you think.

You're putting yourself in danger, you know?

I won't let any mistake be made because of you.

And if I have to talk about your crisis, I'll do it.

Is that clear?

Now, do whatever you want.

Shh...

You're right. It is weakness.

I always knew what I had to do. I won't change now.

Of course you won't change. You can't.

[music]

I have to leave, Mother.

If I stay here, I'll die.

I feel like I'm drowning without him.

I'll visit you.

This is for Raquel.

I'm sorry.

I love you.

[door opens and closes]

[dramatic music]

[door opens and closes]

Rogelio.

-Don't you remember me? -Of course, you're...

You're Julio. How are you?

What are you doing around here? What do you need?

Rogelio, I need to talk with a comrade.

Wait.

Julio, Elvira's husband, is here.

He wants to talk with me.

Stay outside for a while. I'll be right back.

Rogelio, I want you to tell me what you know about that man,

the owner of the house in which Elvira works.

I see.

I'm sorry about what has happened to you,

after all you have gone through. But I can't do anything.

Rogelio, please. Tell me what you know.

I don't like him. At all. I think he's a Nazi.

-What? -Yes, he's half German.

Very strange people come out of that house.

Germans, Falangists, strange people...

Letters arrive all the time from the German government.

I think he's a spy or something like that.

They say that Madrid is filled with spies due to the war.

I think he's one of them.

Thank you.

[rain and thunder]

-Are you sad? -No.

It must be the rain.

Do you want to go out?

-We can go to the movies. -No.

No, I'm okay here, with you. I don't need anything else.

Are you sure?

Hello, Raquel.

I see things are going great for you.

-Don't do this to me. -What do you want me to do?

I'm here, working ten hours a day in a horrible drugstore.

And what are you doing?

You are living with a Fascist.

I thought of taking Mother with me. She'll be better there

and you won't have to take care of her alone.

Don't even think about it.

Mom will stay at her home with me.

You see? You're crazy.

Things are not that simple, Raquel.

I love you and you know it.

[Hitler on the radio]

-Pablo? -Shh!

Tell her to leave.

He's dead. He killed himself.

-The Führer has killed himself. -I can't believe it.

The chancellery has just confirmed it.

Hitler is dead.

-It's the end. -No.

-Yes. -It's not the end.

We were assigned a task, and we're going to complete it.

Heil Hitler!

Heil Hitler!

What we need to know is if we still have your support.

How could you even think that things would change?

The ladies from Social Assistance

will continue helping Germans however they can.

You can count on that.

Thank you. The Falange has always given us its support.

The government is in a very uncomfortable situation.

The Allies keep pressing us

to break our friendship with the Axis.

Even though our difficult economic situation

forces us to turn our gaze towards Britain and America,

our feelings of admiration for the German ideals

have never ceased.

Our regret for the death of the great leader is intense.

We know that you have an important assignment.

We'll give you our support.

But we can only give you four days to complete the operation.

Four, that's all.

Otherwise, we'll be forced

to hand the notorious individual over to the Allies.

Unfortunately, that is the state of things.

Don't forget it.

You have to tell her, Julio.

I don't know how.

She has to know who that guy is.

You have to go talk to her.

Do you think she'll come back if I tell her that he is a Nazi?

She wants to be with him. She's in love with him.

But why? How can she love a guy like that?

What do you mean by "why"? Raquel, look around you.

Look at me. What do you see?

-Tell me, what do you see? -Shh.

We didn't lose the war, Raquel.

-We lost everything. -No, that's not true.

We have to keep fighting to the end and you know that.

I don't know if I want to keep living without her.

Scare her, Julio. Make something up.

Tell her that they're after him, that they want to kill him.

That she'll be in danger if she stays with him.

We have to get her out of there, Julio.

You have to do something.

We have to keep fighting to the end.

Yes.

[music]

[speaking in German]

-Good morning. -Good morning.

She's gone.

Elvira! I have to talk to you.

Elvira!

He is a German spy.

You have to leave him.

No, he's a businessman.

He has German friends because his father was German.

Look at me.

He received these at his house. Letters from the Falange.

From the German Ministry of Propaganda. From the DGS.

Rogelio gave them to me. He is an enemy.

I know it. I've followed him. I've watched him.

And Rogelio has too. You have to believe me, please.

You don't understand, Julio.

Elvira, you can't stay with that man. They're going to kill him.

If you stay with him, you'll put your life at risk.

Yes. Julio, leave me alone.

[thunder]

[speaking in German]

This is him. Helmut Schinkel. Of course! It's him.

It's him.

What are you talking about?

It's nothing. Just my things.

Rogelio...

be very careful.

Dear...

What will we do if they take you?

Nobody's going to take me.

Don't worry. It's nothing.

Anna, my nephews Hans and Adolph,

and my cousin Helmut.

Pleased to meet you.

[speaking in German]

[speaking in German]

-Anna says you're beautiful. -Thank you.

-[Anna speaking in German] -I'll go prepare some tea.

What's going on?

Why didn't you tell me your family was coming?

There are things I don't have to tell you.

You don't tell me anything, Pablo.

When you go out, I don't know where, nor when you'll be back.

-I don't know who you are. -Lower your voice.

We live isolated, as if the outside world didn't exist.

But people out there freeze to death.

And they starve. And people get killed.

By people like your family, Pablo. Nazis.

What do you know about my family or about being a Nazi?

I told you, you should not believe what they say about us.

But it is not what they say. It's what I see.

And you see it too. We saw the picture in the paper together.

-How can you say it is a lie? -We both want the same thing.

I also don't want us to live secluded in this house.

That's National Socialism, a new way of life in my life.

Darling, don't be fragile.

I know it's a hard endeavor, but it's beautiful,

and it's worth all our efforts. I promise.

Listen to me.

[crying]

[speaking in German]

Hello.

Look.

He's the one that arrived today.

I spent all night reading war reports.

When I saw him today, I remembered this article.

It's him! One of Hitler's favorites!

I'm sure it's him.

-Good evening. -Good evening.

[knocking on door]

-Julio! -Shh!

Don't make any noise. Come.

-What do you want? -Look.

You know who that is, don't you? Let's get out of here, now.

-Elvira! -I don't know...

You have to get out of here.

Pablo: Elvira. Elvira!

Nazi son of a bitch!

[shouting in German]

Pablo, he's my husband.

Who sent you?

Who sent you?

-Speak! -He came for me.

-[speaking in German] -It's my fault.

He didn't do anything.

Send two men right now.

Pablo, don't kill him.

I... He just came for me. That's all.

You can get him a passport and send him anywhere you want.

Let him go, please.

No.

I can't.

Kill him.

Papers.

You may pass.

[speaking in German]

Pablo: It's beautiful, isn't it?

Do you know what they call this place?

The Tomb of the Unknown Woman.

If I kill you here, you'll be a body lost in the sea.

Nobody will find you.

Why did you do this to me? Tell me.

Why!

You were mine. My soul betrayed me.

We've lost the war, but they won't destroy us.

All the important men are getting out of there.

And I take it upon myself to save them, to hide them.

It is my duty to my country, to my dead Führer.

Because I have to think about the future! Do you understand?

I need to put my life at the service of the future,

and you are the enemy of that future.

You! My... my soul.

My love, let me save you.

Tell me that you believe in me, that I can trust you,

that you won't tell anyone about this.

My love... let me keep loving you.

Let me keep seeing you, my love.

Just tell me that it wasn't you,

and we'll go right now wherever you want.

Just tell me that.

I wish... I wish it had been me.

But I loved you.

I have to kill you.

Kill me.

Kill me!

Kill me! [gunshot]

[music]