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JAIME

- Hey, kid! - Go get the boss!

Mr. Gil, Mr. Gil! Come down, quick!

The kid's cut his fingers off.

Alright, I've got the message.

Calm down. Calm down.

How did it happen?

We'd better call a doctor, Mr. Gil.

Fetch a cloth.

- Where's the cloth? - Hurry, dammit!

Don't get blood all over me!

Hold it there, quick. Pull it tight.

We've got to get the kid to a hospital. Let's go.

- D'you know where he lives? - I know how to get there.

Get your jacket and come with me.

I'm covered in blood. Jesus!

What a mess, fucking kids!

- Did you get the fingers? - No.

Don't you know they can stick them back on?

Let's hope they didn't throw them away.

Put them in a plastic bag with some ice. Move it!

Don't you dare croak in the car.

Fucking mess.

Calm down, Gil, calm down.

Everything's gonna be alright.

Mr. Vieira!

Don't shout, go and knock on the door.

I don't know which floor he lives on.

- What's going on? - D'you remember me?

From the bakery.

Is it Luis? What's he been up to?

Nothing, don't worry.

- Come down. - Has anything happened to him?

Come on down.

- Isn't that the truth? - Yes, sir.

Of course it's the truth, Vieira.

If you let slip one word about the bakery, you'll regret it.

You can say goodbye to your compensation.

If you get me into trouble, you can forget the dough.

We're nearly there. Everyone calm down.

Here, this is an advance. Now it's up to you.

Excuse me, but about how much can I expect?

How much what?

Compensation. About how much will it be?

You'll have nothing to complain about.

Trust me. Think about your son.

He's having a hard time. Get him to the hospital.

Fucking lowlifers!

- What's your name? - Jaime.

That's right... Jaime.

Well, Jaime, I can't keep you on after this mess.

You understand?

Why not?

Because people will know.

I don't want you to be caught by the work inspector.

That's the way life is. There's not enough for everyone.

It's you or me.

Here... Get on home.

You'll find something else.

Five thousand escudos, cheap bastard.

Not enough for everyone. My ass.

"April - Bakery"

2 plus 2, 4 plus...

6 thousand, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 9 thousand escudos.

What are you doing here at this time?

Getting back from work.

You hear that, Filipe? He's getting back from work.

Leave me alone, Fil�.

What's funny about working?

Don't tell me you enjoy it. Especially at your age.

- Here, have a drag. - I don't smoke.

Did you hear that? He doesn't smoke. Isn't he cute?

Leave him alone. Let's go,

- I'm tired. - It's not tobacco,

it's a remedy for work.

I know what it is. It's a joint.

- Already tried it, have you? - No, I don't like it.

So how do you know you don't like it?

Go on, try it.

No need to. It's not my cup of tea.

You're stupid. You deserve to work.

I've had enough, I've got to get some sleep.

Everybody's done in. Men! Useless bunch.

And I've got to play golf tomorrow. What a bind!

Fancy being a caddie? Filipe's looking for one.

- What's that? - Golf. Never seen it on TV?

'Course I have. Think I haven't got a TV?

Here, come and see us.

- Bye, worker! - Bye, stupid bitch!

Hello there, short-arse. Give me a hand.

Did you ask him about that job?

Nothing doing. He says you're too young.

Well, screw him.

Why not play in that film?

They don't give a damn about your age. And they'll give you lots of dough.

I've already said no, shit!

- Dumbhead! - Fuck you!

Hey, Mum, Mum...

You'll wake Antonio.

That Brazilian son-of-a-bitch spends his life in bed.

He worked late.

Why does he work so late?

Business.

What sort of business?

You know, business. Buying and selling stuff.

So why is he always asking you for money?

He should be rich, with all the "business" he does!

It's none of your business.

You're just jealous.

Of him? Why would I be jealous? I'm better looking than he is.

That's true. You're the most handsome.

When I'm older, I won't be in "business".

I'll have a real job.

Ajob called unemployment, just like your father.

He wouldn't be unemployed, if he hadn't had his moped nicked.

You know that.

- Anyway, he's found a job. - What as? King of the vagrants?

Don't make fun of him, shit!

- Don't say "shit" to your mother. - OK, OK, sorry.

How come you get up so early these days?

When my father finds a job,

- he'll rent a real apartment. - Stop it, Jaime.

- With everything you ever wanted... - I told you to stop it!

I'll never live with your father again, get it?

Don't make up fairy tales.

Even if he rented a palace, I couldn't care less.

I've had enough of him. It's finished, d'you hear?

He's a loser. He'll never get anywhere in life.

- That's not true! - Yes, it's true.

Shit, I've told you a thousand times,

I don't want to hear another word about him. Haven't I?

You see, you said "shit" too.

I have the right.

It's not fair.

Come on, let's make up.

Right, hurry up. I'm late.

Go and wake the girls, while I get dressed.

Where d'you think you're going?

What's got into you, Deolinda?

What d'you think? I'm not running a charity!

We agreed I'd pay the second week at the end of the month.

Yeah, the second.

But the first should've been Saturday, and I've not had it yet.

But Antonio...

What about Antonio?

Nothing.

Feeling alright?

I put the money on the table.

Don't forget to put ice on it.

If you get bleeding, come and see me straight away.

So, where do we stand?

You'll have your money this evening.

I swear on my daughters' heads, I'll bring it to you myself.

You bring it this evening...

We said Saturday, not today.

If you have no money, fuck less.

Or do the same as that woman.

Your pussy's where your head should be, and I get to clean up the mess.

Here,

take this.

I'll give you the rest when I get back. Please.

What d'you expect me to do with this?

Buy a bowl of air?

Thanks.

He spent the money you gave him for Deolinda, didn't he?

- Who did? - The guy.

The guy has a name. Antonio. And it's none of your business.

Got the money, then?

We said at the end of the month.

You're not the only one interested.

There's tons of kids wanting to bust themselves up

on a machine like this.

This one's already killed two.

Maybe you'll be the third.

So what? I'm not your son.

That'd be the last straw.

If my son puts his arse on that thing, I'll kill him.

Why don't you put a "SOLD" sign on it?

I'll put a "SOLD" sign on it

when you put your money on the table.

Dad?

Dad...

Hello, Dad.

- What time is it? - Nearly 10.

Already?

Fucking alarm clock.

Just when I've got an appointment for a job.

- What sort of job? - A good one.

A sort of sailing club, something like that.

Where is it?

Near the port. Somewhere around there.

What happened the other day?

Didn't work out. It's always the same,

they want guys with their own transport.

You should buy yourself a moped.

Yeah? What with?

When I was coming here, I saw one.

Same make as yours. Exactly the same, red.

Fucking toilet!

I brought you the paper.

For the small ads.

The ads... They want people with qualifications.

- How's your mother? - She's OK.

She sends her love.

Sends her love?

- Yeah, that's what she said. - Yeah, sure.

It's true, she said: "Give him my love."

"Give him a kiss from me." That's what she said.

- She said that? - Yes.

She knew you were coming here, then?

Yep.

She let you come, she didn't yell at you?

Why would she yell at me?

If you told her you were coming to see me, she would have yelled at you.

I told her I'd come after school. That's why she didn't yell.

She just said not to stay too long.

She didn't say anything of the kind. Quit the bullshit.

That's what she said, I swear.

She doesn't even remember I exist. She doesn't give a damn.

That's not true. She's always talking about you.

What was she wearing this morning?

Wearing?

That dress she wears for work.

The one she wore on Monday, with the flowers?

Yes, I think so, the one with the flowers.

She didn't say she'd seen you on Monday.

She didn't see me.

Go on, beat it. Go away.

Well? Did you have sweet dreams?

- I was not sleeping. - No?

- What were you doing, then? - I was listening.

- With your eyes closed? - To hear better.

Silence!

It wasn't me, Miss.

Silence.

- Come and play football. - I don't give a damn about football.

Ulisses!

You can't have a drag. I've got aids.

I don't care. I don't smoke. Come on, let's take a piss.

- And what if I don't want to? - You do want to, come on.

What d'you want with me?

Is there a job for me where you work?

I dunno. Who says I work, anyway?

Why would you be snoring in class, if you weren't?

Maybe I stayed up late watching TV.

Stop talking crap! Is there a job or not?

Shit, my Nikes! Let me go.

They're not even real ones. Is there a job or not?

Maybe. Let me go.

How did you guess they weren't real?

D'you think you look like someone who'd have real ones?

Anyway, they're too big for you.

Only by one size.

Seriously, can you find me a job, or not?

Why should I? What's in it for me?

First off, I won't tell the teacher. It's illegal to work at your age.

- You're only a year older than me. - But I look a lot older.

- Shit! - Who is it?

- An inspector. - A cop?

Not a real one. A work cop, the kind whodoesn't want us to work.

- Shit! - Wait, I'm coming with you.

- Help me, goddammit! - Where do you work?

I collect clothes from houses.

Will you ask about a job for me?

- What'll you give me in return? - We'll see.

I didn't expect you so soon. They told me 2 o'clock.

Well, they didn't give me a time.

This isn't the railways, mate.

There's no timetable, I come when I come.

Two thousand, right?

That's right, but they told me two o'clock.

I don't give a damn about the time. Are they ready or not?

Well, nearly.

Say in half an hour, three-quarters, at the most.

Just time to have a quick drink.

Are you having me on? I've got more loads to collect.

- They said two o'clock. - I gathered.

We'll take what there is. You square it with the boss.

- Which ones? - Those ones and the ones inside.

Take this shit.

You're being a bit tough. He'll fine me again.

Mummy, I'm tired.

Quit sniveling, you, or you'll get another hiding.

- He's tired. - Who asked your opinion?

D'you want me to switch the TV off?

And what are you staring at?

- How much did you get? - What's it to you?

Don't sweat, I'm not going to nick your dough.

D'you want to know how much I made?

I don't give a damn.

Thanks.

Hello, Mr. Teofilo, I'll pay you tomorrow.

It wasn't about that.

Go, darling. I'll wait here for the bus.

- Be good. - OK. Bye.

Go on. Go to school.

- Where shall I put the bag? - By the table.

Hello, how are you?

Here, this is for you.

Thank you, Mr. Filipe. We'll sit over there.

- Are you free? - That's not why I'm here.

- I'm free. - Won't it be too heavy for you?

Of course not.

You wanted to speak to me?

Yes, but in private.

What are you doing here? You can't sit here.

I'm the same as everyone else.

- Of course you're not. - He's with me.

Just what we need, an orange juice.

- Are you waiting for something? - No, Mr. Garc�s.

He's right, you have no right to be here.

What about you?

You're a bright spark. You think we're the same, is that it?

You're wrong. We're not the same at all.

I never carried other people's bags. Even when I was your age.

But you're right,

I've no right to be here, either.

But nobody

would dare tell me to leave.

Would you tell me I have no right to be here?

- No, Mr. Garc�s. - "No,

Mr. Garc�s". Here, this is for you.

You gave the right answer. You won.

Thank you, thank you very much.

A toast, to all those who have no right to be here,

but who don't give a damn.

- Wake the fuck up! - What's wrong?

"What's wrong" my arse. You're not paid to sleep.

- I was not sleeping. - Shut up.

You were snoring like a pig.

- Have another drink. - I don't want any more coffee.

- Don't give me that crap. Drink! - It's too strong.

It gives me the runs.

You've been breaking my balls for the past week.

If you drop off once more, I'll chuck you out of the van.

I don't care, I'll sleep anyway.

Yeah, yeah. You're lucky to be with me.

I know some who would have woken you with a beating.

I very much doubt it.

You're a tough cookie, aren't you?

Well, you can load the stuff on your own.

It'll serve you right.

- It doesn't scare me. - We'll see about that.

- Hiring any more? - No, only blacks.

Bastard.

- Hurry up, dammit. - It's my Nikes.

Why did you ask? You've already got a job.

Call that a job, lugging togs around all night?

On building sites you lug concrete around.

At least it's outdoors. And you see something grow.

Bricklayer's a real job, not like this lousy work.

I couldn't do it. I'm scared of heights.

So what? Do you have to do everything I do?

I'm not your brother, I'm not your father. I'm not even your friend.

Leave me alone.

OK, I'm not going that way anyway.

I'm the one who found you a job though, shit!

See you at school?

Shit.

Sorry, pal. I grew up in this neighbourhood, too.

Come on.

You didn't seem very happy to see me.

Why would I be? I don't know you.

No?

So why did you scarper this morning?

I don't know what you mean.

Oh yes, you do.

Didn't you scarper when you saw me at school this morning?

Actually, I wasn't at school this morning.

I didn't go. You can check, if you like.

You're a cool one, you are.

OK, I'll introduce myself. My name is Coluna.

I'm a work inspector. Now you know me.

Let's have a chat.

I haven't got time, I've got to get home.

Just a couple of minutes. Come on.

I don't work. I go to school.

D'you think seagulls like lupins?

Watch...

They like them.

D'you want some?

- Can I go now? - Wait, wait.

Where's this factory?

It doesn't exist. I told you, I don't work.

That's not what your friend Ulisses says.

He's not my friend. And he's a fucking liar, too.

And your other friend, Luis, the one without fingers.

- He a liar too? - I don't know any Luis.

You're a tough little bugger, aren't you?

Don't worry, you're not the one I'm after.

You're just a victim.

I want the bastard who exploits you. He's the one I'm after.

Tell me who he is, and I'll leave you alone.

Scout's honour.

Nobody's doing what you said to me.

- I don't work. I've never worked. - OK, let's go.

- Are you taking me in? - No, I'm taking you home.

I know the way.

Go on, move it, I want to see your father.

- What for? - Thought you were in a hurry.

What d'you want with my Dad?

I want to ask him a few questions.

If you won't answer them, maybe he will.

My father doesn't live with us. I live with my mother.

Alright then, let's go and talk to your mother.

She isn't there, she's at work.

Anyway, she doesn't know anything about it.

What d'you mean? She doesn't know about what?

She doesn't know you work.

You're a clever one, you are.

Working secretly at night, not easy.

Especially as your place can't be very big. You're a real artist.

Listen to me.

The war isn't over,

but this time, you win the battle.

I'm giving you 24 hours.

I'll be back tomorrow,

and you either answer my questions, or I'll speak to your mother. Deal?

You've got no right.

It may seem unfair, but I have.

Can I go now?

Yeah, scram.

- Is Ulisses there? - In the bedroom.

You bastard! What did you tell the cop?

Nothing. You're crazy. I didn't tell him anything.

What did you tell him? Don't lie!

I didn't say anything. Stop it, you're hurting me.

Don't lie to me, you little shit!

See what you've done, you lousy bastard?

Why did you tell him we work, you moron?

He scared the shit out of me with the reformatories.

And you believed him, dimwit.

But I didn't tell him where the factory is.

Have you got a hanky?

Yeah, but I'm not gonna lend it to you.

Not for me, you idiot. For you. Wipe your nose.

Shit, you could have broken it.

If Coluna tells my mother I work, I really will break it.

Your mother doesn't know?

Why do you work, then? I mean, if nobody's making you do it.

That's my business.

If you want, I'll tell Coluna it's not true, that I made it up.

Too late, it won't do any good.

Who's that? What's wrong with him?

That's my brother, Artur.

He's got some sort of sickness, he has to give himself injections.

Hello, handsome. You waiting for me?

Hello, Maria. Is my mother still here?

She's in an executive meeting with management, sweetie.

She's gone for a coffee with the boss. Here she comes.

I'd go and get her quick, before he rapes her.

Were you there?

I came to pick you up.

You're an angel.

Are you angry?

Why did he kiss you?

No reason.

To say goodbye, one colleague to another.

He's not your colleague, he's your boss.

It doesn't matter, he's still a colleague.

- I don't like him. - Just 'cos he's good-Iooking?

You shouldn't be so jealous, Jaime.

Haven't you got a clock at your place?

- The alarm's on the blink. - The alarm's on the blink?

You're on the fucking blink, if you ask me.

Where is everyone? Where are the machines?

What's it to you? You ask too many questions.

Grab those boxes and make it snappy.

You, give him a hand.

He's gonna sell all the stuff on the black market.

So what?

He's got no right, you know. It belongs to the guys he owes money to.

What about it? We're out of a job, that's for sure.

- No collecting today? - Not today or any other day.

- We're closing shop. - Closing?

What does that mean?

It means you ask too many questions and if you want your last paycheck,

you'd better get down to work.

Mota, time's getting on.

The whores are the only ones who are never out of work.

If things go on like this, I'll have to become a drag queen.

Unload the boxes one by one. I want to count them.

They want to count the boxes one by one.

Wake up!

Hello.

It's the guy from the golf.

The stuff's here, but there are boxes missing.

They're badly finished and some boxes are missing.

Impossible. Your man's wrong.

My man's never wrong.

- Maybe it's a mistake. - No, there's no mistake.

I'm a busy man. Are we going to do this deal, or not?

- This is my price. - What?

Cash.

You must be joking.

This stuff is won'th five times more. At least, d'you hear?

OK, let's go.

OK, it's a deal.

What are you staring at, Mota?

Come on, we're getting out of here, hurry it up.

You two, open the fucking door.

Move it! We haven't got all night.

Still carrying other people's shit around for them, kid?

- Where have you been? - Already awake?

D'you hear me? Where have you been?

- I went to buy the bread. - You're lying.

I've been up over an hour. You weren't in your bed.

How come you're up so early?

Stop it, Jaime. Where were you?

I was...

I went to see my father. I was at his place.

At your father's?

Yeah, repairing the moped.

The moped? I thought it had been stolen?

That's just it, we found it.

But it's all wrecked. So he asked me to help him.

At night?

Well, he needed it this morning.

For his new job, you remember, I told you about it.

Why didn't you tell me you were going to see him?

I was afraid you wouldn't let me go.

Don't ever do that again, darling.

I was sick with worry.

Don't cry, I'm here.

I won't do it any more, I promise.

I'm not crying 'cos of you.

Why, then?

Ah, it's the Brazilian.

He didn't come home.

I told you he was a bastard.

Don't say that,

- maybe there's a reason. - Yeah, another woman.

Don't talk that way.

My Dad never treated you like that.

Did he?

No.

He was just the opposite.

Why don't you go back to him?

He loves you.

Sadness

Please, go away

My crying soul

Is watching your end

Where did you get that money?

Out of a hat, didn't you see?

You haven't done anything stupid, I hope?

No, my love, no.

- You're drunk. - Totally plastered.

Go and wake the girls, it's late.

Go on, kid.

- Only 'cos I want to. - Go on, sweetheart.

- What's he doing here? - Sorry, I didn't want to...

What d'you take me for?

- Stay there. - Get out.

- He just wants to talk to you. - Get out, you bastard!

He wants to take you on as cashier.

He's willing to pay double, dammit!

Bastard!

I'll tell him to go.

Calm down, calm down, alright?

Filthy pigs, you make me sick. Get out!

You shouldn't take it like that.

- Bastard, get out! - It was just a joke...

Get out!

It's you. I was just leaving. I've got an appointment.

For a job?

Yes. Well, I'm helping Costa out.

Are you going fishing with him?

I'd like to, but no, I'm helping him repair his boat.

I've got to go, I'm in a hurry.

Wait, I'll come with you.

Better not. Stay here if you want.

I just wanted to tell you something.

What?

It's over between Mum and that other guy.

- She left him? - Yes, she threw him out.

What did he do to her?

He didn't come home last night.

Is that all? Nothing else?

She was furious, I'm telling you.

She'll get over it. It's not the first time.

Why don't you ask her to come back to you?

She'd never do that.

She would, she can see you're better than him, now.

Why not give it a try?

I don't like to be laughed at.

You won't be.

Stop that bullshit, just leave me alone.

Leave me alone!

- Here, Jaime. - What is it?

It's for your mother.

Piss off, my mother wants nothing from you.

- But they're filet steaks. - Stuff them up your arse!

Look what I found.

- That's mine. - Hey, calm down.

That's my money.

Your money? And where did you get all this dough, you little shit?

It's none of your business. I earned it. Let me go.

You don't say.

How did you earn it?

By giving blow jobs to the queer next door? Is that it?

Gently, now. Show some respect.

Let me go, you bastard! Give me my money!

If I were you, I wouldn't say a word about this money.

I'd just pretend it never existed.

No point losing your temper over a few escudos, is there?

Fuck you, you thief!

I'll tell my mother!

Go on. Beat it, little snitch.

What d'you think you're doing?

Those are Antonio's things.

What are you doing? Are you crazy?

I'm paying myself back.

What for?

- Stop that a minute. - For the money he stole from me.

- What money? - My money!

I had 20 thousand escudos and he stole them.

But where did you get the money from?

It was mine, that's all.

- Where? - My father gave it to me.

Liar! I'm fed up

of you making trouble between Antonio and me.

Shut up and put this stuff back.

I won't do it. You don't love me.

- You love that lousy thief. - That's enough, Jaime.

Tidy this up and then go and pick up the girls

at Deolinda's.

You should have done it instead of riding around on that bike.

I'm not your slave! Go yourself!

Bastard. Thief.

You'll pay for this.

You'll see.

Hello, Dad.

What's up?

Can I sleep at your place?

Does your mother know?

Of course. She doesn't mind.

What happened? You haven't had a fight, have you?

No, not with her.

With the other one.

Can I stay?

Just for a day or two.

There's only one mattress, but we'll manage.

I've got a bite.

- Well? - It slipped.

By God, you look like your mother when you laugh.

Go on.

Sit down now.

That's right.

Not that one, the other one.

Jaime, Jaime.

Beat it, idiot!

Your mother came to see the teacher, this morning.

- What? - Hurry, I don't pay you to chat.

I'll meet you on the hill. Wait for me there.

What did my mother want?

Nothing, she was looking for you. She's worried.

- Have you run away? - What about the teacher?

She told her to go to the cops.

And what did Mum say?

She told her she wouldn't go yet.

And the teacher said: "Careful,

if anything happens to him

you'll be the one in trouble."

What did my mother say?

She said it wasn't won'th going to the cops, that you'd be back.

I told you already, I don't smoke.

Will you go back home? And back to school?

If the teacher sees you, she'll tell your mother. Or the cops.

That's why I left school.

You mean it? You're leaving?

I've got to find work on a building site.

It happens I've got a tip.

An old lady finds work for kids like us.

- How? - I dunno.

Some sort of fiddle. But she takes a cut.

What do you want?

Can we have a word? We're looking for work.

If it's business, we'll talk at my place.

Go on, quickly.

Oh, you're here too.

But I've still got nothing for your daughter.

You said maybe in shoes, in Antas.

Yes, I remember, Pinto's workshop.

Unfortunately, they're not hiring any more.

I wouldn't be surprised if they went bankrupt.

I give them another month, tops.

But, there's still the widower.

He hasn't found anyone yet.

No, I don't want her to be a servant.

And then, a man on his own...

You see evil everywhere.

A poor old man, with one foot in the grave.

God forgive me. It's up to you.

If you don't want her to, that's it. I don't know.

Come here, you two, come on.

- Is your boss here? - What do you want with him, kid?

- It's private. - He's not here.

I'll wait.

This is just a warehouse.

We're not hiring, kid, if that's what you're here for.

That's not why I came. And don't call me "kid".

Don't get hot under the collar. It's 'cos I don't know your name.

Don't call me anything, then.

- Is it ready? - Nearly.

I'd have washed two cars by now.

The porter. What're you doing here?

- I've got a deal for you. - I haven't got time to mess around.

Come back another day.

Saul, if the Spaniards arrive,

Are you interested? If not, I'll go elsewhere.

Well, go ahead.

So you're not interested, then?

First, you don't know the details.

Second, you try to bluff me.

Third, you fall apart when I raise the stakes. You're useless.

You should go back to being a caddie,

instead of trying to get above your station.

If I'm so useless, why did you let me come up?

Maybe I've got a soft spot for people

trying to get above their station.

So, where exactly is this workshop?

How much is it won'th?

Hey, kid, you're three-love down.

This is no time to play defense. Where is it?

In Antas.

Antas?

Pinto's place?

Yes, that's it, Pinto.

Pinto... he's going bust too?

- Where did you hear about this? - How much do I get?

Let's go.

"Abel, you've got 4 hours to bring Jaime back to me.

After that, I'll go to the police".

Bitch.

"I'm dead serious about this.

Don't forget that the judge

gave me custody of the kids.

You should be ashamed

to let your son see you living in that pigsty.

Stop spying on me

at the supermarket. Marta."

Remember when Mum used to bring me to the port,

when you were building that big tanker, the one that caught fire?

Mum was so proud.

Oh, yes, the Japanese one.

We had to rebuild the whole deck.

- That was my last job. - It was huge,

I remember, red and black, and so tall.

That's 'cos you were so small.

Yeah, but it was still tall.

I enjoyed working on the trawlers best of all.

I liked the trawlers.

Why did you like them so much?

I dunno, really.

Maybe because they were a challenge for me.

Sometimes, I'd see them around the port,

and I recognized the work I'd done on them.

We're going home.

I'm not coming home, I don't want to.

I don't care what you want. I'm in charge. We're going home.

You can't make me. I want to live with my father.

Not so loud.

Let's go inside. People are staring.

I don't give a damn who stares. You put him up to this?

Think you can get me back like this?

Don't say that, Marta.

You'll never have me back, d'you hear? It's over.

You disgust me. You make me sick.

And you're making him work, you bastard. Your own son!

What are you talking about? It's not true.

The inspector came to see me. He told me everything.

- It's not true! - Stop it.

Stop, he's got nothing to do with it.

I won't go back with you. I hate you!

- You sure the guy's gone? - I swear on my mother's head.

This is disgusting, it tastes of cat's piss. Shit, it's bitter.

What's yours like? Give me a taste.

No chance.

It's delicious. You should have chosen it yourself.

Don't be so mean, just a taste.

Don't be such a pain, try another bottle.

Shit, you idiot, I can't swim!

You're in your depth, fool, you're in the shallow end.

Wow, the water's great, it's really hot.

No, it isn't.

- My head's spinning. - You're pissed as a newt.

So am I.

- How do you float like that? - You just have to let yourself go.

If I let myself go, I sink like a stone.

You should be ashamed to show yourself with a body like yours.

God, you're ugly.

What about my dick, think that's ugly?

It's like a little worm.

Oh yeah? Then why did that queer

slip me 1000 escudos just to cop a feel?

And you let him do it?

I wasn't going to pass up 1000 escudos.

You're a filthy faggot.

Me? Why? He's the one who touched it.

Here, I'll warm the water up for you.

Bastard! Stop it! You're disgusting!

It's like taking a shower...

- My father's dead. - What?

Oh, shit.

You can come to my place, if you want.

It's that bitch's fault.

Which bitch?

I'm gonna tell her to her face she killed him.

Don't do anything stupid.

- Wait, I'm coming with you. - Mum!

Mum!

Mum!

Jaime?

- Is that you, Jaime? - Where's my mother?

- Where is she? - She's not here.

She isn't here?

She's gone.

Gone where? What happened?

After all I've done for her.

There aren't many men who'd take on a woman with kids.

Believe me.

I'm right, aren't I?

I'm right, aren't I?

She's fooling herself, he's not the right guy for her.

All he wants is her ass.

When he's had his fill, he'll throw her out like an old dog.

I told her to her face.

"Once he's fucked you good and proper, he'll throw you out."

It's true, isn't it, Jaime?

All I needed was a bit more time, that's all.

Where're you going? Are you going to see her?

Wait!

Get a move on, dammit. He's watching you.

- I can't help it. It's my Nikes. - Take them off, then!

What are you up to?

Nothing. It's just my Nikes, I'll be alright.

Yeah? Shit. When? OK, thanks.

Hey, put that down.

I've taken my shoes off. Everything's OK now.

Go fetch the other two.

That pain-in-the-ass inspector's coming again.

Take the kids to the trench. Go on, move it!

Everyone wear their helmets.

I didn't push, I blew.

It's the same, you cheated.

My ass it is. Hand over the dough. I won.

Shush, let me listen.

What's up? I can't hear anything.

Exactly, there's nothing to hear.

They've finished for the day.

They'll come and get us, won't they, Jaime?

Hey, don't go! We're over here!

Shout with me!

Come and get us! We're over here!

Shit, my Nikes...

OK, fine. You can start.

Go and get the cement.

Stop! Stop! The kids, stop!

That fucking nigger forgot about them.

Shit, I've caught a cold.

Watch out, Jaime, it's Coluna!

Run!

What d'you want this time?

Where did they hide you last night?

- Bury you in the mud, did they? - I don't know

- what you're talking about. - You're coming with me.

- Where to? - You'll see.

I prefer walking.

Do I have to do the scout's honour thing every time?

Quit taking the piss out of me.

If not working, what were you doing in there?

We were playing.

- Hey, Marta! - You were playing, were you?

Go on, he'll be your first.

Why did your friends scarper when they saw me?

Maybe they're scared of cops.

You take me for a real idiot, don't you?

I'm going to show you something.

- Hello, Mr. Coluna. - Hello, Mois�s.

- How's the job? - Not so good.

- It's the end of the month. - Well, I've brought you a customer.

- Sit down. - You can't wax sneakers.

But you can clean them.

Don't be a pain, just do as you're told.

Well now,

I've just remembered.

You know what Mois�s did before?

He was in the building trade, just like you.

Funny that. Isn't it, Mois�s?

You were a bricklayer, weren't you? How long did you do it?

- Almost sixteen years. - Jesus, can you imagine?

When was the last time they fired you?

About a year and a half ago, a year and five months.

And no matter how hard he tried, he never found another job.

- Isn't that right, Mois�s? - Yes.

But the funniest thing is, listen up...

Guess who replaced him, on the site.

You don't know? Go on, Mois�s, tell him.

You promised me the affair was closed.

Don't worry, I'm not going to stir things up.

His son replaced him. What d'you think of that?

Life can be strange, can't it? His own son took his job.

He was about his age. Isn't that so?

Something like that, yes.

I know it's your job, Mr. Coluna,

the law and all that.

But even so, I was lucky.

If they hadn't hired my son, we'd have starved to death.

Well, of course, instead of your son,

they could have hired anybody... Jaime, for example.

I didn't take anybody's job. Get off my back.

That's enough!

What would you know, poor cretin?

How d'you know you didn't take the job of some guy like your father?

It's not true.

You have no idea if it's true or not.

But don't let it worry you.

When you get to your old man's age,

there'll always be some bastard willing to replace you with a lousy kid like you.

You could always shine shoes like Mois�s

or hang yourself like your father.

Don't like the idea?

Well, stop pissing around and go back to school.

And go back to your mother. She's been looking all over for you.

She even went to the cops. The real ones.

Now, beat it. I'm sick of you.

Get out of here.

He's never gonna leave us alone, the son of a bitch.

Fuck him. Anyway, he'll never get me.

What are you doing here?

- Why aren't you at work? - They gave me a day off.

What have you been up to this time, Ulisses?

- Have you been fired again? - I didn't do anything.

They left us in the trench, at the building site.

Not so loud, you'll wake your brother.

What's this about a trench?

Another one of your stories.

You're just like your father.

- Who's this? - He's Jaime.

- He popped in to see me. - So he's Jaime.

At least try to keep this job.

This is no time to miss a paycheck.

Here,

give him this when he wakes up.

I'm cleaning offices this evening,

after the doctor's house. I'll be back late.

There's some soup to heat up.

And above all, don't get into trouble.

It's the medicine for his injection.

Bullshit. I know what it is. It's dope.

I saw him do it the other day, like on TV.

OK, so it's dope, so what?

Nothing, I don't give a damn. It's your business.

Does your mother get it for him?

If he doesn't get his fix he goes wild.

He steals from old ladies,

breaks into apartments.

Last year he copped six months in jail.

So my mother prefers to buy it for him herself.

That way he doesn't get into trouble.

My mother says he's like that because his Dad died.

Before, he was clean.

Is your father dead?

You said he was in Germany.

Mine is, not his. His dad's dead.

Isn't it the same one?

Of course not. My dad is my dad.

Others have other dads.

Mine's in Germany, and Artur's is dead.

Come on. What are you doing?

Don't look down. How many times have I told you?

- If I don't look, I'll fall. - I'm waiting.

- I'm coming. - Everybody's waiting for you.

- Come on, what a wimp. - I can't do it.

- I'm not like you. - Give me that.

Do what I do, like that, see?

Look at me. Look in front,

- not down. - OK, I'm going. See me?

- I'm not looking. - There, you see, it's easy.

Shit, the kid!

My God, the kid! The kid!

Call an ambulance! Get help, quick!

Has he woken up?

No, he hasn't.

He's got tubes everywhere. They say it's a coma.

They're going to operate on him tonight. Apparently it's his head.

Did they say if it was serious?

His head's the worst.

He's broken everywhere, but the worst is his head.

His head was never his strong point.

I never could drum anything useful into it.

But they'll make him better?

I mean, he's not gonna...

He'll pull through?

Ulisses...

- What are you doing here? - He's my brother.

You're not allowed to stay here. Come on, you'd better leave.

When will he wake up?

We can't say for certain. It depends. Go on, hurry up.

- You could have rung. - It was open.

- There're some gypsies outside. - Already? Shit.

What's up now? Got another deal for me?

I wanted to talk to you.

- What about? - It's private.

- Shouldn't you be at school? - I haven't got time.

Bye, slaves.

What a bitch.

So what did you think of her naked?

I didn't see anything.

Like hell you didn't.

You didn't come here to talk about sex.

OK, what d'you want?

Well, I've lost my job.

So I was wondering if you had anything for me.

No, I don't hire kids.

What can you do anyway? Nothing.

Yes, I can. I can do lots of things.

I could help the old guy, I dunno,

put the car away, wash it,

even count the boxes. He made a mistake the other day.

He's not with me anymore. He's retired.

But how do you know he made a mistake?

- I saw it. I can count. - Just a moment.

Buy.

Yes, buy, buy everything.

About the English deal,

go and collect them at the airport tomorrow

and arrange a meeting. OK, goodbye.

- So you can count. - Of course, what d'you take me for?

You can count.

How old are you?

I'm already fourteen.

Fourteen?

OK, why not?

I'll take you on trial. We'll see how you get on.

- When do I start? - What're you waiting for?

Go and open the door for the girl and let the gypsies in.

Hurry.

Pain in the ass, those spots, aren't they?

Yeah.

D'you like the job?

- It's just a job. - I liked it.

- You shouldn't have retired. - What d'you mean?

- That's what Garc�s told you, is it? - Isn't it true?

He fired me.

It seems I can't see as well as I used to.

But I see clearly enough, believe me.

There's another spot there.

Didn't see that one, did you?

He fired you because of your sight?

I must admit it's not as good as it used to be.

Neither's my memory.

He says I forget things.

The guy with the dough is the guy who knows.

Still, I worked 10 years here.

Don't let the foam dry, it'll leave marks.

So I was wondering...

...if maybe I could help you out.

- How? - Wait,

I'll explain. Garc�s isn't often around, is he?

- So what? - So, I was thinking, I dunno,

there must be stuff you don't want to do,

like washing the car, for example.

You'll see, he likes it washed every two days.

So maybe I could do it for you.

What d'you mean, for me?

For half the price,

well, I mean, whatever you think is fair.

It'd help me out.

For tobacco, small things like that.

I don't like to ask my daughter.

How about it?

Shit, here he comes.

I'm off. Think about it, OK?

When you've finished the car, you can go.

Shall we go?

Screw you.

Has he woken up?

They're still in good shape. It'd be a pity to throw them away.

- Where's my mother? - Where have you been?

Your mother was sick with worry.

- Where is she? - He threw her out.

- Where the fuck is she? - She's at Deolinda's.

Where's my mother?

I want to see my mother.

Calm down, she's upstairs, you can see her, but take it easy.

She needs to rest, you understand?

Mum...

Jaime.

Can I have my job back?

You want the old man's job, right?

The job I had before.

Let's not mess around. Don't fool yourself.

There's only one job here, Saul's job.

If that's the one you want, you've got to say so.

- Yes, that's the one. - Say it like this:

I want the old man's job.

I want the old man's job.

Go and open the gate.

Unload the T-shirts, I want to count them one by one. Straight on.

Unload the T-shirts, I want to count them one by one. To the left.

Hurry up.

Make it quick.

Come on, come on.

Move it.

One by one, mind.

Shake a leg, goddammit. I haven't got all day.

Where did you get those shoes? You look like Charlie Chaplin.

They're just a present.

You've grown up, haven't you?

I'm fourteen now.

Yes. And we didn't even celebrate your birthday.

We'll have to get this mop of hair cut.

Here we go again.

What's this I see?

Bristles, there, on your lip.

I don't want my son to get bristles.

Leave off. My bristles are none of your business.

Yes, they are. I'm your mother.

Careful, you'll spill it.

I'd better hurry, or I'll get fired.

I don't like you working.

Here.

Is it good?

You're not old enough to work. I hope it's not too hard.

It's not hard at all.

Just sorting out clothes, stuff like that.

I still don't like it. You should be at school, not at work.

It's not hard, it's almost not work at all.

But I don't want you to. I don't like it.

As soon as I get another job,

you leave that place and go back to school, OK?

I got the message. We'll see.

In the meantime, you get some rest, OK?

As soon as I find work, we'll get a real apartment.

- With a bathroom and all that. - With everything.

A bedroom just for you, and a separate one for the girls

when they come back from my sister's.

- An apartment just for us. - Just for us.

- We don't need anybody else. - Nobody.

I'm sorry, but it's the only bedroom I've got.

Don't worry about me, I'm going to look for work.

That's all very well, but it's not easy to find, these days.

I'll be alright.

By the way, Antonio was here again earlier.

Seems he's taken over the management of a bar.

Anyway, he's bought a car, he must have plenty of money.

If I were you...

All the same, he loves you.

I've had enough of men who say they love me.

What I need is someone to help me raise my kids.

That's what I need.

Good morning, Mr. Teofilo.

100 grammes of mince, please.

Of course, right away.

- 100 g of mince? - 100 g.

- Will 100 g be enough? - Yes.

Are you still looking for a cashier?

Yes, I'm still looking for a cashier.

I'd like...

Yes, that's right, I'm still looking for a cashier.

That's funny, I'm looking, too.

For a job as a cashier, I mean.

When can I start?

Straight away.