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Enough! Silence!

We're ready, Sergeant.

Fire!

Go to heaven in Paradise,

the only place where everyone wants to be on top of each other…

Because love is not sin if it's done properly. Eden, much more than a motel,

a Palace for pleasure: sauna, jacuzzi, prices to suit your pocket…

Anita's Variety Store, everything for school homework.

Presents and everything you need to make your house beautiful and classy,

you'll find it here in Anita's Variety Store on the main street in Paradise.

Come on in. We have seats for a non-stop to San Jose, Rosales. Bus leaves with seats available!

You're going to El Rosal, right?

Honey, Rosal, right? I got you a seat.

Come along my queen. Let me carry you to the bus.

Man, you are hot, huh? That skirt looks fantastic.

My love! You're just what the doctor ordered…

You are so hot!

Rosal non-stop! San Jose!

Alright, alright. Get down, get down!

Get outta here. Didn't you hear?

Aghhh, Carlos. Always last, isn't he…?

Silence in Paradise

I thought you wouldn't come.

Why didn't you call me?

I was working!

We shouldn't be calling each other anyway.

We shouldn't be doing much of anything…

Take that, take that, take that…

Hey! Dude… come on help me, they are going to chase me…

I can't see him, man.

Hey, they're following me! They're going to kill me!

Ahhh, dude! Did you see that! They killed me because of you.

Me?

Why didn't you follow me?

Ahh, let's switch. This one sucks. Come on!

Hey! Tell Rubencho to take out the football.

What's up Rubencho, man?

What's up with you, little man?

Can you do me a favor?

What's up?

Get a nice football for me!

Done.

Cool.

Ronald!

Come here, come here… Look!

Look!

Go talk to her!

Talk to her, and the four of us will go out.

No way. Talk to her? No, let's go. Let's go man, c'mon.

Let's go play!

Stop kidding me.

C’mon. Let's go dude.

Alright… When you get off that bike, you become mute.

Let me see if that's my game control…

Nah-uh… you left yours there.

Thanks Rubencho!

Rubber for your pressure cooker, a garden hose and anything else you need...

a garden hose and anything else you need to solve all your house problems...

the best quality, and the best of everything. It's here, right here, at Alfonso's Varieties!

Along Paradise's main road! Diagonal from the Health Center.

How's it going Mr. Chucho?

Hello my little publicist!

How ya doing? Good?

Fine, fine…

Have you heard me out there?

Of course son, I heard you.

But look, I wanted to ask you for a small favor…

Yes sir…

Don't keep advertising for me.

But why not Mr. Chucho?

I can't do that to you. You know, a business without advertising isn't a business.

Look, let's try something: I'll keep advertising for you,

and when things get better, you pay me.

Okay.

Yeah?

It's a deal my little publicist. Look, I feel terrible,

but lately I've been hit with so many bills…

Don't worry, Mr. Chucho. I understand. It happens to all of us.

Ok… And your mom? How's she?

Good sir. She's probably working now.

Right… Say hello for me, alright?

No problem Mr. Chucho.

You're comin' to the party, aren't you?

Yeah, of course!

Good. Because I'm getting that sweet sixteen ready,

and I'm pulling out all the stops!

Great Mr. Chucho!

So I'll see you there, son.

Give me an apple please!

Okay…

Thanks Mr. Chucho. I'll see you there!

Alright…

And never mind the money.

I'll see you there.

What's going on Mr. Jairo?

How you doing my little advertiser!

Have you been hearing me?

Yes son, but it's tough. I think I gotta stop…

No, Mr. Jairo, don't say that.

What's up Esteban?

Don't say that. You know I don't earn much, and besides, this good for business.

It's just, I'm being squeezed...

Last week, I was robbed. I have to pay taxes to the government,

taxes to the paramilitaries, taxes to the guerrillas,

and I have to pay for advertising… impossible!

Yeah, but have faith. This is gonna work.

I've been thinking about some changes in the music that are going to make it work.

Your sales will take off, okay?

Okay son. We'll see what happens…

Really? Okay. Let's do it.

But you know Mr. Jairo, to start you need a little cash.

Okay. It's cool Mr. Jairo. I'll put it on your tab, alright?

Alright…

You're gonna hear me!

See ya later.

Don't take another step ma'am. Save your shoes and your energy.

Buy the best meat right here at Paradise Meat. Beef, chicken, pork, all the best quality.

Freshness and at a fair price. What you and your kids deserve.

Fresh meat. The Paradise.

Hey nigga.

Do you think God ever came through here?

Listen to this guy…

And if he did, so what?

Well, he probably had it harder we do…

…because look at all the shit he left behind.

How you doing lieutenant?

Over here. What's up, Ernesto?

I'm not used to this anymore.

Been three years out of the city.

Don't worry. We'll get this over with quickly.

You gonna write this down?

No.

The Black Bridge, San Fabian, 16 kilometers.

Do you know it?

Yes.

Thursday the 4th at 5pm.

That's not too late?

We'll get through that quickly.

How many?

At least 8.

That's not possible, Ernesto.

I know you can do it.

Think about it: promotions, vacation, money.

Eight minimum.

Those problems that that old math teacher gave us were…

Lady!

Yeah, they were...

Lady!

So, we'll see ya later at Maya's house to do the homework.

Okay, we'll wait for you there.

What's up Lady?

What's up?

Hey. You look pretty.

Lady, I just wanted to invite you…

To what?

To Mr. Chucho's party…

To Lorena's Sweet Sixteen?

Yeah… C’mon. We can have a little dance…

I'm a good dancer! You know!

The thing is I'm going with someone else.

I'm a bridesmaid.

Well Lady, at least let me invite you for a drink.

I'll think about it.

I'll tell you later.

Let's get going!

Now, news from the ministry of defense.

The general commander of the military forces,

Commander Luis Cortes says that the troops

are pursuing the terrorists that were behind the attack

in the south of the country that killed 12 soldiers.

The commander ensures that the attacks are a reflection of the despair

of the guerrilla men, because they are losing the war.

Commander Cortes also reminds us that just this year alone,

more than 300 guerrilla men had been killed.

Hey!

You got that thing of mine?

Fabio, Get it.

What the fuck!

Can't you see she's a kid! Get outta here…

Get outta here!

Out!

If I ever see you around here again I'll kill you motherfucker.

And you? Have you no shame?

Fucking in dad's bed…

…you were supposed to be studying. Idiot!

What's up, mango face?

You got that thing of mine?

Fabio, Get it.

He said, 'Hello Mom!' And bam! His minutes were gone.

No more begging. Phone calls at the right price and the best thing is you can hear them...

and they can hear perfectly who's talking to you too, the best phone booths in Paradise.

Visit the Bakery at San Ma…

So what's up man? What's new?

Yes sir, everything's okay.

You got a lotta work or what?

Well yeah, I've gotta work…

Uh-huh, us too.

Taking care of the neighborhood is hard work, you know?

Yes of course, of course.

So… you got mine?

No, not yet. It's been tough…

And if something happens to you, how you gonna work man?

How you gonna give me that bullshit?

Saturday, okay? Gimme 'til Saturday, and I'll get it to you.

Fuckhead!

Are you fuckin' kiddin' me you fuckin' pussy?!

No, no sir…

Get outta here!

I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Saturday…

Are you gonna stay with me tonight?

I can't.

That's so rare from you... isn't it?

I can't do this anymore.

Just one more time.

I can't do this.

I'm tired…

Tired of what?

I'm tired…

What's up Carolina?

Hey mom… How'd it go?

Good hunny. Did you give the bottle to the baby?

I had to give him juice. We're outta milk.

Ronald?

What's up, mom?

Hi son. Didn't you give money to your sister?

The baby doesn't have any more milk.

Well, I would've, but nobody paid me.

Do you want a coffee, mom?

Thanks darling.

Manuel arrive?

No, not yet.

After you get the valuables, we can get the file cabinet, okay?

Testing, one, two, three; testing, one, two, three,

Five is the number of minutes it will take you; three is the number of streets you'll walk;

one is the bill you'll have to take with you; and zero is number of times…

…you'll have to think about it because only one dollar is what you're gonna spend.

How much you say? One dollar.

This is why you shouldn't hesitate anymore. You! The ones who are getting on the bus.

Don't hesitate. Everything for a dollar at the Dollar Store in Paradise.

According to the authorities, the four alleged guerrillas belonging to the…

(Channel flipping)

Manuel, do me a favor and turn down the TV 'cause I can't concentrate!

Why don't you come down here and do it yourself?

Manuel, I said turn it down!

Did you hear me?!

What's wrong with you? Gimme the remote!

Manuel, What are you doing?

My mom is worried sick about you.

That's not your business.

You know what, stop acting like you're my dad and get back to your faggot poetry writing…

What a shithead!

The Hairy Hairdresser. Where spoiling you is our pleasure.

The best prices with the top hairdressers. And best of all, close to your home.

A cut, a brush, your nails, a pedicure, perms!

Attention! Close attention! Women of Paradise.

This week only, make-up is free.

What's up, Lady?

Lady, sorry to bother you. I know you told me you're going...

…with someone to the party, but I wanted to let you know that,

that if maybe you change your mind, I'm still available.

I don't have a date yet.

Seriously. You still want to go to the party with me?

Well of course, Lady.

Well alright, let's do it!

Seriously?

No Lady, really?

I just said yes…

San Matias Bakery… We sell bread big time!

Because that's the way it is: the most delicious...

bread from the whole area.

And so?

How do I look?

Where are you going dressed like that?

To a party, of course.

So what is the problem?

How do I look, mom?

Oh, son. Is this what you bought?

Yeah mom… I like it!

It's also a little change of pace.

And what are you wearing to the party?

What do you mean "what am I going to wear"?

This!

For a sweet sixteen, you have to put on something elegant.

Exactly my point. How do I look?

Elegant, isn't it?

How do I look Carolina? Elegant?

Don't you like it?

It even smells new.

That's so ugly Ronald.

Ronald! Come here a second.

Ronald?

I'm coming mom.

Your dad used this suit for special occasions.

During the last days he used it only for the funerals.

Yes, but I'm not going to a funeral.

Where did I put that tie…?

I'm not going to wear that mom.

Go ahead son, put it on.

What's up Lady?

So… are you ready?

Lady. What's wrong?

Don't tell me you had second thoughts and don't want to go to the party with me?

Ronald. It's my old man.

He has problems with my sister and I.

He thinks we're like the women he sleeps with.

And you know what? Now I can't go to any parties.

What if I talk to your dad?

Talk?

We stopped talking a long time ago in our house.

Let's just go on the sly and come back before anyone knows.

Look. I promise I'll get you back here without anyone finding out, okay?

Ronald. Go. My dad's drunk, and I don't want any more problems. Get outta here!

Thanks for coming today to be with me on this very special day,

as at this party we can all be with my little girl.

A girl I carried in my arms and taught how to walk,

and who now is a young woman.

Thank you.

(Val's music playing)

(Val's music playing)

Let's go boys!

Let's get the pig!

(Vallenato music playing)

(Salsa music playing)

(Salsa music playing)

(Bachata music playing)

(Reggaeton music playing)

Drink the last one, the last one. Seriously this is gonna be the last one.

So… What'd you guys think of Mr. Chucho?

Crying and believing that his daughter is still a virgin.

"My little girl has become a woman, She's so innocent!"

What bullshit! We all know that little girl is already takin' it,

takin' it, takin' it!

Whatever dude. Whatever.

Whatever? You don't believe me?

I saw it with my own eyes. The girl went upstairs with some guy…

Until they hit the dark spot and...

Hey. Pass the bottle.

Okay.

Drink Ronald. You put in money for it…

C'mon. Have a drink…Ashh. Drink. This is really the last one.

Seriously, this is really the last one. Drink.

Yeison, that you take the last one…

Drink it Ronald-man.

Let's see you finish it…

Do it for Lady.

Now I got your attention. Finish it… Let's see it!

Leave him alone. He'll do it.

That's my skinny-motherfuckin' brother! Come here!

Hey Ronald. Weren't you supposes to come with Lady?

If you don't get it together, someone else is gonna do it…

Because that girl is too hot!!!

What's wrong with you!!

Dude, dude, calm down!

Dude, it's cool. Take it easy.

I already had intimacy with Lady anyway.

Oh yeah? Tell us about it.

But maybe using your hand!

Alright, alright. Don't listen to them dude. Take it easy.

Get outta here Miguel. Go!

Let's go. Let's get outta here.

Yeah, you too. Get outta here! Go drink over there.

But I want to say goodbye.

No. I'll say goodbye for you.

Yeah, but I want to say goodbye. It's cool.

What you wanna do is fuck with him.

I'm not gonna fuck with anyone.

Leave him alone!

See you later…

Lady, Lady, Lady, Lady.

Take it easy. Take it easy… Dude, don't throw anything!

It's cool. It's not your fault, don't worry!

You already have intimacy with Lady. I believe you. Let's go home. I'll get you home.

I don't want to go…

What do you mean you don't you want to go?

You wanna fight with Camilo, huh?

I just really miss Lady, you know?

Dude. You're not even going out with her and you're already suffering.

Hey Carolina, could you please tell me who took my bike?

How would I know? Wherever you left it Ronald. Why don't you look for it, eh?

No Carolina. I left it where I always do.

Where's Manuel?

Find him yourself!

Hey, Manuel?

Hey, at least let me pee in peace, huh?

Manuel. You took my bike, didn't you!?

No…

Someone must've stolen it.

That piece of scrap-metal was so tacky.

Manuel, you took my bike, didn't you? You took it?

What's wrong with you?

Hey Manuel. What are you doing?

Go ahead, go ahead man!

You took my bike. Tell me! Tell me!

What did you do with my bike? Tell me!

I hocked it! I hocked it!

What do you mean you hocked it? How could you hock it?

Why are you so stupid!

That bike feeds all of us in this house!

Give me the receipt!

I'll give it to you later.

I said give me the receipt!

I'll give it to you later. I don't have it with me!

…better prices than the supermarkets, with the freshness and quality you know so well.

Just around the corner.

Alfonso's five and dime. On main street in El Paradiso.

Visit San Matias Bakery.

How much, my Lady?

Hello…

Hello Lady?

And your bike?

I'll tell you later.

Lady!

Don't forget, today at three o'clock.

Yes, but I can't be long.

It doesn't matter. But be there.

Go to heaven in Paradise: the only place where

everybody wants to be on top of each other.

Okay. Welcome.

Thanks.

When I'm bored, I come here.

Are you bored?

No. You're so funny.

Ronald, this is very pretty. But I want you to read it to me.

No, Lady. I'm not a good reader.

What're you talking about?

You shout like a crazy man all day in that megaphone.

That's different.

Because I don't have to look into your eyes.

Look over there.

No…

Look over there!

Read it to me…

Lady…

I am taking a chance writing this to you because I feel like I've always known you.

Before I didn't know why this neighborhood was called Paradise.

Because I have to swallow the dust that flies up and never seems to end…

…and being afraid that from tomorrow even the sunset will come to an end.

I used to think that this was a different kind of Paradise,

not of hope but of hopelessness, a place that everybody wants to leave,

but that most only depart when they die.

Like the true paradise, only flipped upside down.

Then one day I saw her. It was as if one of the stars I sometimes see through…

my window had climbed down from the heavens and was walking…

in the middle of the street wearing a school uniform.

And then I understood…

This is Paradise because you are here.

Lady. My bike! My bike, Lady!

Who is it?

It's me, Ronald.

Let me explain what happened. I need you hear me out, so you know why we won't see each other tomorrow, okay?

For what? So you can take me on another walk like you did today?

Lady. That's fine, if you never want to speak to me again.

But please give me a chance to explain to you what happened.

I'm not asking for anything else.

Saturday. Don't even think I'm going to hang out for a long time.

I'll see you at the same time.

Hello.

What can I do for you?

Excuse me.

Nice to meet you. Ronald.

Susana.

Sorry to bother you. It's just that I've gone by here a lot,

and I wanted to offer you my services as an advertiser for your business.

Thanks. I've heard of you. I mean you're like a radio that never runs out of batteries.

Yeah… I mean, around here in Paradise, my ads are what sells things.

Well, for the moment we don't need publicity.

Don't say that. Anywhere you go, businesses need publicity.

I can say this because I'm an expert.

Okay. Then what I mean is that we don't need your publicity.

Just a second. Tell me what your business is and I'll tell you what you need.

Look. Believe me, I know what this business needs.

They told me that you were contracting people.

Yeah… And what else did they tell you?

That… That you were contracting people. Around here you can't keep a secret.

Okay. Look Arnold… The truth is that I'm…

No… Ronald.

Ronald. Ronald… I'm very busy right now, so I can't help you.

Okay… Are you sure you don't want my advertising service?

No…

I'm having a sale this week.

No, no. Thank you very much.

Okay. If I can help you in any way, let me know. See you later.

See you later.

This is the only thing we have too much of in this neighborhood:

an awesome view.

What are you doing?

None of your business.

You mean you don't care about what I brought for you?

What are you doing?

It's not your business.

Just let me see the receipt.

You see. I knew you knew why I'd come.

Look…

There's your receipt.

Go ahead. Get your bike and watch out or you'll lose it again.

I don't know what I would've done if you hadn't done me that favor.

Thanks Luciano.

Naah, don't worry Ronald, man. You helped me with that thing with my mom.

Hey man. If I was you, I'd punch your brother.

Yeah, but that wouldn't help at all.

It's not worth it.

What's done is done.

Let's talk… How's it going with the work?

Good? You happy?

Whatever… the construction work isn't worth it.

Working as an assistant does not work.

And… that other thing?

What?

The money…

This is the advance on a job I got.

And where is it?

Outside Bogota.

Do you know if they're still hiring?

For who? For you?

Why?

I'm in a bad way right now. I need money fast.

Hey, blondie. I was missing you.

Good morning, sir.

Tell me something. I'm here for the bike.

Yes. It's 60.

Here.

Hold on. Hold on, Luciano. Hold on… Not here.

The city is dangerous.

Go to heaven in Paradise. The only place where everyone wants to be some…

Yeah what a drag. You can come by next week to see if there are any spots, okay?

Hi Susana?

What's up.

How's it going for you today?

Good, thanks.

Cool. I'm happy for you. I was in the neighborhood,

and I thought of you.

Oh yeah… And why is that?

The truth is that I want to work here.

Ronald. But I already told you that I don't have any work.

Why not Susana?

I'm looking for another type of person.

Well, I can be any type of person you need.

No, not this type. I'm sure you're a very capable worker.

I can tell you're good, but the truth is that I'm looking for another type of person.

To put it another way: less qualified.

Susana, help me please.

I need to work, in whatever role. I mean if they're paying me.

No… I can't. I can't. The truth is that I can't help you.

But at least I can come in.

Do you want to?

Okay. Come on in. I'll get you a coffee.

No. I better not. I'll come by another day.

Thanks.

How many have you got?

Didn't they teach you how to say hi in your house?

At least ask me, “How'd it go?”

Seven for sure.

I can't keep doing this…

It's not like what you thought?

Because you're a business woman…

…and you know you have to get money any way you can.

You always knew.

What did you tell these kids?

That they're going to a farm to pick coffee?

Or take care of the elderly?

Because in this world of assholes, nobody knows who is the biggest asshole.

You're fucked man, don't you think dude?

My last rounds before leaving this shit, fuckin' neighborhood.

What d'ya say? You goin' or stayin'?

I'm staying.

I don't like having a boss.

You're going to stay in this shithole?

I prefer to eat shit that I like, like the shit here.

This hood smells like it smells, but I like it.

No. I'm going. Money is money.

Think about it man. This is a good gig.

They're going to do us right. Cash. Money. The kind we like.

I'm stayin'.

Good luck…

You man?

Carlos?

Motherfucker took a shit on me…

What do you want?

Lady. Don't get mad. I just wanted to tell you something,

or, I mean, two things.

First: you look beautiful.

And that that dude Ronald is goin' around sayin' you two are doin' it,

and all of those good things.

What?

Yeah, like you go to motels. Sweet, no?

Little shit!

Lady?

Lady?

What's up Lady?

I thought you were different from the rest, but you're a loser just like all the others…

Lady. Tell me what I did, please.

Tell me what I did. Tell me what I did!

You don't deserve my explanation because you went to the whole world

and said you'd had me, uh? Don't come lookin' for me anymore.

Lady! Lady, please!

Don't fuck with me anymore!

Hi.

Sorry to bother you so late, it's just that I need to speak with someone.

Can I come in?

I'm sorry.

I just wanted to…

I want you to… Touch me slowly.

Softly…

Softly…

Testing, one-two-three. Testing, one-two-three.

Pussy!

Have you forgotten what the quota is?

Kick him…

This is so you learn respect motherfucker.

Take the bike.

Faggot…

Thank you.

What a shithole!

Eustaquio, how ya doin'?

Yes sir!

How ya doin'? Good.

Good morning. How are you?

The guy, the one that I told you about, the one who needs a little work…

I was hopin' you could help me. He really needs the work.

Right now there's nothing. Maybe in a little bit I can help him.

Aw, Eustaquio. You can't even give him a little somethin' to start out?

I got nothing, but I'll let you know.

Be patient. I'll let you know as soon as I have something.

Okay Eustaquio. Thanks anyway.

You let me know if anything comes up?

Okay. Will do.

Ah. Nothing to do, Yeison.

The situation is rough man.

Why don't you do this: why don't you work half-time doin' publicity and half-time stealing?

That's what I did, and I made some good money. What d'ya think?

Um, yeah, but I don't know how to steal.

It's not that big a deal.

Look, you start with a cell phone, then a wallet,

then a briefcase until you become an awesome thief!

No, no, no. I told you I don't know how to steal. And I don't like it.

Ah, no… Don't get picky on me.

Think about thievin' as an option man. And they toss you in jail,

you'll be there three, four days, and then you're out!

Look, here's your chance to make your debut dude…

Do you see that woman talking on her cell?

Make your move and run.

And I'll pretend I don't know shit, okay?

Dude… Go for it. Look, look, there's your chance. Your money.

Here, take this.

What's this?

Learn it, okay?

Dude. Thanks anyway.

You don't have to thank me man. That's what friends are for.

Take care man. I'll keep a look out. And think about it!

Take care.

I gotta get going. I gotta work.

Save time! Save energy! The day goes by quick…

Say hello. Be nice, even if the person next to you doesn't say anything.

Well, well, well. People of Rosal. People of Rosal…

We're leaving in five minutes.

Ronald. Where have you been? Been a while since I heard from you.

It's just that I was in an accident.

Oh no. Are you okay?

Yes.

And your bicycle.

They stole it.

That's why I wanted to talk to you Susana, to see if you could give me some work.

Oh, Ronald. Again with this?

I already told you that I don't have any work for you.

But why not Susana?

I need work, even if it's something small, so I can at least get something going.

You mean that's all you came for?

You didn't come for anything else?

I also came to say I was sorry for the other night.

I know it was bad that I bothered you and…

Thanks for everything, but I promise you that will never happen again.

What will never happen again?

Don't worry.

One thing is love, the other is a hookin' up.

Yeah, I know but I didn't want that to happen.

Make happen what?

I don't understand why you feel so guilty. Like you'd done something wrong.

We all have our sins…

And you know what, publisher? Sometimes we do things without wanting them!

Fine. If you want to work, I can't stop you.

Ronald. I want you to know that this work isn't easy.

You know that you're going to have to be outside the city for a long time?

You know the hood is losing it's main advertiser?

And your family?

Why the fuck did you come to me looking for a job?

I mean, because we're friends.

No. We're not friends.

You know what Ronald? Get out of my office.

But why Susana? What did I do?

Get out of my office. I don't want to see you around here again.

Thank you.

What's up, Luciano?

What's up Ronald. You good?

Yeah, good, you know, seeing what you're up to.

It's just I'm embarrassed about the money.

Don't worry.

And you heard, right? They stole my bike?

Yeah, I heard.

Those guys from the tower?

Dunno why everyone is afraid of them.

So I'm screwed because I don't know when I can pay that money.

Don't worry because I got a job for you.

You remember what I told you about?

What?

That job outside Bogota.

Ah! That job.

Why? Are they still looking for people?

No, it's just that they've offered me a better job and they're going…

to pay me a bonus, pension, overtime and they gave me a gift basket.

Oooh, that's cool for you, Luciano.

Congrats.

When it rains, it pours.

But what d'ya think? You wanna go for it?

It's just two weeks.

And there's an advance. That's what the woman told me.

Yeah, of course!

Although I've never worked in the security business.

I don't want to ask that lady for work, and she doesn't want to help me.

I'm not sure if it'd be a problem if I went in your place.

No. Others meet you out there.

And when you gotta a gun in your hands, you're somebody else.

I'm outta here!

So I see…

Where are you going?

Wherever I want. I don't have to tell you.

You do have to tell me Susana, because you and I are partners.

It's not going to be so easy to get out of this.

Of this?

Of what?

Of this relationship that I don't even know what it is?

Or of this society?

Do you want me to explain one of the two?

Okay, our relationship. Me, I don't love you anymore,

and if I did once, I can't remember.

I get disgusted when a killer like you touches me.

You're as much a killer as me Susana.

Today I saved someone.

I'm happy for you Susana. How many more before you feel better?

100 or 200?

What are we gonna do?

The town prostitute is ashamed to associate with us.

I'll find you Susana.

I know.

Good morning, Susana.

Listen, to make sure everything's cool I brought you my replacement.

Are you going to come back?

Of course Lady. Why would you ask me that?

What if you get another girl up there?

What if you get another boyfriend here?

Hey. Is it far away?

Not really. It's only two weeks anyway, and I'm back!

Even if it wasn't that long,

Lady, when I get back, I want us to…

Don't say it.

They say it's bad luck to talk out loud about your projects.

This is for you.

Thank you.

No… Don't open it yet.

Why not?

Because they say it's bad luck to open presents

in front of the person who gives them to you.

You're making that up.

Ronald…

Come back soon. Cause I want to be happy.

Lady, my love. I was afraid you'd ask me to read it like the other day.

Sure, now that I think about it, you can put anyone's voice to this,

including mine.

I'm not sure why I'm full of so many dark thoughts,

waiting for an unknown destiny but sometimes a frightening one.

I almost never believe that amount of happiness, as if I never deserved anything,

as if all my sins were added with everyone else's.

I think that only because we are who were are…

And we were born where we were born we have no right to be happy,

and we barely have the right to dream.

But, truth be told…

I think I'll be back soon and everything will be great.

Did you come for the job?

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Good morning. Thanks.

What happened?

Let's go boys. Start running!

Down there!

Let's go! Let's go! Faster!

Let's go! You guys too, get down there!

Faster! Faster!

Let's go!

Let's go…

The money is down.

Let's go!

Faster! You in blue, don't stop. Faster! Get going!

Stand here in the center.

Chaparro, clothes!

There's some clothes there. I need you to put them on.

But, what do you mean? What clothes?

Yeah, no he's going to start a union.

Hey… Sanchez.

They're not doing anything they said they would, nothing that…

Susana told us they would.

You will do what you're told, you shit!

Get dressed!

What're you doing? The clothes!

Faster, faster, faster…

You wanna get that money?

Pick up the clothes!

This wasn't part of the deal! Silence!

You are not guerrillas, please don't kill us!

Enough! Silence!

We're ready, Sergeant.

Fire!

Informing Base 1: eight terrorists were eliminated.

Repeat: We have eight positives. Over.

In Colombia, according to the DA, 1,800 young men were deceived,

dressed up as guerrilla fighters and murdered by the military forces,

in order to obtain rewards and increase the number or enemy casualties.

When my son, Jaime Steven Valencia Sanabria, left the house,

he told me: "Mom, listen they're offering me a job in the countryside,

taking care of farms, coffee farms."

He called at 2:30 in the afternoon and said he was in Ocaña.

He said he was fine, but he sounded a little troubled.

He sounded strange, like he was running,

like someone was after him, and so…

I said to my daughter… "Speak up!"

"I can't, I can't speak up." Goodbye, goodbye.

Tell my mom that I'll be there in two days,

that she shouldn't worry and she shouldn't be mad because I left without permission.

My son's name was Joaquín Castro Vásquez.

He was a good kid. A hard worker. He was very good to me,

with his four kids that he left behind. He dreamed of working,

giving me and his kids a house.

The biggest dream he had was to get into the military forces.

He told me that when he was 20, he was going into the military,

to get his military service card and get a better job, to help out his parents.

But he never got a chance because those military guys,

the same ones he wanted to do service with, they ended that dream.

My name is Luz Marina Bernal, I'm Fair Leonardo Porras' mother.

He had a disability, had some trouble learning.

He didn't know how to read,

didn't know how to write, didn't understand money.

That night he spent the whole time with the guy who took him away,

with the guy who handed him over to the military,

and I think that the soldiers

realized he had a disability when they got him

because they immediately started calling him “the retard.”