All language subtitles for Cadena perpetua (Arturo Ripstein, 1979) ENG

LIFE SENTENCE

Based on the noveI
"Lo de antes" by Luis Spota

Excuse me.

Catch him!
Catch him!

Stop him!
Catch him!

Thief!
Catch him, there he goes.

Stop! Stop!

Stop!

Stop!
I said stop!

- Stupid idiots!
- It was Piri's fault.

- I did what we had planned.
- You're a bunch of idiots.

It couldn't have been any better.

The right guy.
The right time.

- It was a piece of cake, damn it!
- He jumped the gun, Gallito.

You need to get out of Mexico.
Right now.

I don't want to see your fucking
face for... for two months.

But with what money, Gallito?

You want that too, huh?
You want to party with my money.

Thanks, Gallito.

Watch out for the cops.

If you say anything...
I'll take you down.

All right.

Get out, now.
Hurry up, come on!

You heard that, right?

Piri's dead.

Because he's an idiot.
They were both stupid.

I told you it wouldn't work.
I told you.

I hope they don't get suspicious
at the bank.

Why would they?

- Because, there was a death.
- So what?

No one knows you're involved.
They didn't even know.

They knew about my criminaI
record at the bank.

Relax, Tarzan.
Relax.

You'll see, next time
I'll find smarter guys.

You'll see.

There won't be a next time, Gallito.
I'm really sorry.

- I'm rehabilitated.
- Rehabilitated?

Yes, I'm rehabilitated.
They trust me.

In spite of my past,
they trust me.

I have a good job.

I had nothing to do with this.

I asked you for the money.

- This is bullshit.
- No way.

It is bullshit.

- It's over.
- All right.

The hit failed.
But everything has its risk.

What do you say we do business?

No, Gallito.

I will not.

I'll see you later.

What's up, Robles?
Still with that thing?

- What did the doctor say?
- One more week.

That's terrible, man.
Poor you.

- How long has it been?
- Two and a half months.

Any news from the police?

I think they've forgotten
about my case.

I've always said it was
no coincidence.

- Good morning.
- How's it going?

Somebody must have
tipped them off.

- They set it all up.
- But who?

Probably someone
here at the bank.

Don't you agree, Lira...

that someone from the
bank was behind this?

Here it is.

Good morning.

Worse yet, you won't be able
to make the game, right?

Not with this thing,
are you kidding?

- How about you, Lira?
- No, I can't make it either.

The nationaI team is playing.
It'll be a great game.

- They can't handle the Germans.
- Yes they can.

Let's go together.
I'll buy the tickets early.

We can't miss this game.
Come on!

No, I'm staying with my wife.
She's about to have the baby.

You've got to go.
Mexico will beat Germany 2-0.

- You're dreaming.
- Sure they will. You'll see.

I'll bet you that in the first half
Mexico will score first.

Yeah, right. Not even
if they were playing alone.

- These are all of them Mr. Romero.
- Thank you, Josefina.

- You have a lot of billing to do.
- Yes...

- Will your pigeon race on Sunday?
- La Pinta? Of course.

The veterinarian told me to wait.
But I think she's fine.

You know more about that bird
than the vet.

She flew well yesterday.
Let's see what happens this weekend.

- I'm sure she'll win.
- I hope so.

Why don't you come
with me to Quer taro?

We'll leave Saturday morning.

On Sunday, we'll let the
pigeons loose at 8 a. m.,

and at 12 p. m. we'll be back
in the city waiting for the racers.

- It sounds nice, but I can't.
- Why not?

Because of my wife.

- When is she due?
- Anytime now...

it's only a matter time.

Maybe you'll have a boy this time.

That's what we're hoping for.

I'll give you a "draw," so if
they tie, you win. Sound good?

Go for it, Mr. Robles.

No, I don't like to bet
against Mexico.

I do want them to win,
but they won't.

Don't be afraid, Robles.
Bet.

What a scared stick in the mud.

Do you also think
Mexico will win, Mr. Romero?

I don't follow soccer.

You're not going to watch the game?

Maybe I'll watch it on TV at home.

That's it.

Make sure you bill
all the large accounts.

- You see?
- Yeah, I'm not as lucky.

- See you later.
- Good-bye.

Are you always going
to have that thing on?

No. It was terrible luck.

- Do you have a lighter?
- Yeah, here you go.

FeeI like going to the game?

I can't, sorry.

Good morning, Mr. Polit.

- How are you, Mr. Lira?
- Fine, thank you.

- I'll get the money.
- All right.

Here you go.

Perfect.

- My wife sends her best.
- Thank you.

- She is much better now.
- That's great.

You know, you just can't
trust doctors.

You have to diet.
That's what you have to do.

See you later, Mr. Polit.
Thank you.

See you later.

Catch him!
Catch him!

Thief!

Catch him!
Catch him!

- What happened?
- Did you get any?

Can't you see here?

Wow, it's loaded.

Shit. That's a record, Tarzan.
That's the third one today.

- What about the lady's purse?
- The fourth.

- Wow, what a record.
- Man, you're lucky.

What you mean luck?
It's skill, man.

- Let's see what's in it?
- No, we should leave.

The cops.
Get out of here.

Relax, Tarzan.

- What's your name?
- Javier Lira.

- Where were you born?
- Mexico, FederaI District.

- Birth date?
- ApriI 14, 1939

- Profession?
- Salesman.

- Of what?
- Things.

- Door-to-door?
- Yes.

- Father's name?
- Jorge Lira.

You're becoming a regular
around here.

Mother's name?

Carmen Curuchet.

What's up, Tarzan?

- When did you get out?
- Just now.

When have I ever spent
more than a night in the can?

Come on, Tarzan.

Relax, enjoy the music.

I can't take it anymore, my love.

All right, let's just
finish this song first.

Are you leaving already?

I'll be right back.
I'll be right back.

What did he say?

No.

Come on, last one.

- No more.
- Come on, just one more.

I can't.

Weren't you all horny earlier?

I just can't.

Where are you going?

I'm leaving.

Aren't you going to stay with me?

No, it's still early.

- See ya.
- Good night.

He's back.

This one's for you, Tarzan.

Damn show-off.

You deserve a break, guys.

- Thank you, Tarzan.
- You bet, Pepe.

- Wait.
- What's wrong? Aren't we going?

It's better if we go
to the Touristico. It's cleaner.

- How do you want it?
- However.

What's up?

What about you?

Nothing, Tarzan.

What do you mean nothing?

Tonight has been really slow.

- Really?
- Honest.

Don't try to pull
a fast one on me.

I swear.

Or I'll find someone else.
Got it?

Whore.

- Where's Chata?
- With a client.

- What about you?
- Just getting started.

Take me dancing, Tarzan.
I'm really bored.

Not right now.

You got to work.

- What about me?
- You got to work too.

Hello.

What's up?

How are you?

Wait, Javier.

- What's up with Saturday?
- Hang on.

We'll leave early, come on.

That way we'll have more time.

You want to go?

Really, you can go on Saturday?

Yes, or course.

I'll tell my wife that my boss has
a stupid pigeon race in Quer taro

and you I and will go.

Okay.

Hold up. Wait.

Just a quickie.

- Miss Carmen will see us.
- Who cares?

I'll get your check.

- Is anyone here?
- Yes, she'll be right back.

- You're a collector as well?
- Yes.

- For who?
- A bank.

It's horrible, isn't it?
Always being given the runaround.

- I've been coming for a week.
- It depends.

Here's the check.

Okay, this is yours.
I'll see you on Saturday, right?

Of course.

- See you later.
- Good-bye.

- Here it is, Miss.
- Your check is not ready yet.

Miss Carmen hasn't signed it yet.

Why don't you come back
in the evening?

In the evening.

There's Tarzan Lira.

- Where are you going, Tarzan?
- To my house, Chief...

- ... to sleep.
- So early?

Yes Chief, it's late.
It's past 1 a. m.

You don't live
in the same place, right?

We went looking for you there.

No, Chief. I moved.

To where?

Around.

I think you're going to have
a late night tonight, Tarzan.

Why, Chief?

Because I want you
to come with me.

Why must I go with you
if I haven't done anything wrong?

Because I said so.

Do you want another?

No, Chief.

Well, let's go then.

Keep quiet.

Now you'll tell us what you did
with the overcoats.

Overcoats?
What overcoats, Chief?

The five you stole from
Polanco a week ago.

- Me, Chief?
- Yes... you.

Sir, I'm sorry,
but you are misinformed.

Forgive me for saying it.

You know me, sir.

I would go after wallets.

I've never done houses, Chief.

You have them.
So don't play stupid.

Just give them up, for once.

How can I tell you
if I don't know?

I give you
my word of honor.

I swear on my mother's grave.

Too bad, Tarzan.
You did it to yourself.

I didn't do it, Chief.

I don't want to hurt you.

You know what
a reaI ass whoopin' is like.

I don't know anything, Chief.

Let's make a deaI
between men.

Those coats belong
to a friend's woman.

And we have to give them back.

Those are orders from above.

You give me the coats,
I'll let you go,

and it will all be over.

But I don't have them, Chief.
I swear.

If I had them
I'd give them to you.

I haven't even seen them.

I swear on my mother's grave, Chief.

Do you know Rosa Martinez?

- Rosa Martinez?
- Yeah, she's blonde, short.

I don't know her.

She's the one who told us
you had the damn overcoats.

I don't know her, Chief.

No, Chief! No!
I didn't do it, I swear.

Oh my god.
Nice house.

Hang on, not yet.

Where's the other girI?

She got the day off,
but she might come back soon.

Wow, look at all that.

It's all imported.

Let's have a drink.

Come on.
To cheer us up a little.

Go get us a snack.

Holy shit.

Who is it?

What's up?
Why are you here?

I came to visit you.

Does that bother you?

Just in time.

Do you want something to eat?

Is this a new style?

You see how poor I am?

Where did you get it?

It belonged to my mom.

Yeah, right.

Have you remembered
who the blonde is yet?

Are you going to ignore me?

Okay, Prieto, you win.

Just like always, you win.

Can I speak to Chief Fraule?

Sir, good evening.
This is Prieto.

Yes.

Yes, sir.

Not much, except that now we have
possession of the overcoats.

Yes, but we have
a little problem, Chief.

Only three showed up.

Yes.
Yes, sir.

Glad to help.
I'm at your disposaI.

Where are you going
in such a hurry, Tarzan?

You don't talk to
your friends anymore?

- But Chief...
- Let's talk first.

No Chief, I have to go to work.

- Come on, Tarzan.
- But I haven't done anything...

Don't make a scene,
you're going to hold up traffic.

No, thank you.

No more cigars?

I had to change.

Because of my ulcer.

- How has it been going?
- So-so.

We haven't seen each other
in a long time.

Yes, it's been a while.

I thought you quit
working for the police.

I left... but I came back.

Gallito said that they somehow
tried to set you up

and you had to retire.

But I think...
you retired because

of your many years of service.

Yes.
But you see, I'm right back in it.

Well, yes.

- At the monument or further down?
- At the monument is fine.

Why go so far?

I don't think Tarzan
will cause problems, right?

Well Tarzan, how's it been going?

Not bad, Chief.
Just fine.

But it looks like
you're doing really well.

Yes, sir.

Nice clothes... shoes...

Oh... a gold watch.

- It's a fake, Chief.
- Automatic and everything.

Who did you steaI it from?

From no one, sir.
I bought it with my own money.

How did you say
work was going?

Pretty good, Chief.
Just fine.

Thank God.

You haven't had temptations?

Temptations?

- What kind?
- I mean...

You haven't felt any desire
to go back to stealing?

No, Chief. That's in my past.

That's great.

How about that?

Tarzan has changed his ways.

He doesn't steaI
wallets or overcoats anymore.

He probably doesn't even have
his whores to support him either.

Or do you, Tarzan?

No, Chief... believe me.

It's not for me to say,
but I'm a reformed man.

I have my wife, daughter,
and another on the way.

I also have my job that gives me just
enough to make it.

- You don't say.
- Yes I do, because it's the truth.

I'm a different man.

Look...

here's my
bank credentiaI.

This is my credentiaI for
pigeon breeding.

- For what?
- A pigeon breeding club.

For those who raise
messenger pigeons... to compete.

How did you
get involved in that?

My boss signed me up.

He's head of collections
at the bank where I work.

He's a pigeon breeder.
He helps me... he trusts me.

Let me see this.

That's my wife and daughter.

We took that at Chapultepec Park.

- Your daughter is getting big.
- Yeah, she's going on six.

- That's Saint Martin de Porres.
- You believe in that black bastard?

My wife does, not me.
I carry it around to please her.

How cute.

So now you're a banker.

I'm not a banker, I'm a collector.

Would you get a load of that?
A thief turned collector.

I'm not a thief, Chief.
I already told you that.

Once a thief, always a thief.

You can't help it,
it's in your blood.

Is the bank aware of your
thieving nature?

Yes, sir, they do.
That's why they gave me the job.

Who helped you get the job there?

It was Mr. Montes,
but he has already passed on.

He helped rehabilitate me
when I was released from jaiI.

He recommended me to the bank,
and now my bosses have faith in me.

Especially Mr. Romero.

- Open it.
- For what, Chief?

There are documents and money
from the bank.

I said open it, damn it.

There are 15,225 pesos in here.

Promissory notes and checks.

This money is insured, Chief.

If just one cent is lost,
the bank will get involved.

Let me tell you something.
I won't be held responsible.

What do you think I am,
a fucking thief like you?

No... I was just saying.

Hey, Chief.

What if our friend here...
acts crazy

and tells them he got robbed,

and we keep the money
for ourselves?

We give you a cut,
and leave it at that.

Now, to make it look reaI,

we'll bang you up a bit,

you tell them that you were attacked and
they stole the money.

It could be done at dusk,
on a deserted street near the bank.

Why beat around the bush?

If you want the money, just take it.

But, I won't be a part of this.

And why the fuck not?

I can't,
because of my record.

They won't believe me.

Take the money,
I won't give you any problems.

Just remember that the bank
will get involved,

and the insurance too.

And those guys don't
take a hit too well.

If they inspect me, you'll be next.
Even if I keep my mouth shut.

Those insurance guys
make it difficult.

You decide, boss.

Look, Tarzan. I like you,
you know that.

You're just the way
I like my friends:

reformed, honest, dependable.
That's how you are, right?

- You know I am.
- Well, I am too.

Reformed, honest, dependable.

- My companion here is the same way.
- One hundred percent.

You're sort of like...
my godson.

I caught you for the first time, when you
were just a kid.

Then, there were the rest.
Remember?

I remember.

So, you could almost say
that you're...

one of mine.

And you will continue with me.

Continue?
How?

Look...

my partner and I,
as you can see...

are hurting for money.

In other words, broke.

He just got married,
and I have a son in med schooI.

Tell me, how do we
make ends meet?

How, with such a miserable income?

One needs to find what works,
you see?

- Yes, Chief.
- Good.

Therefore, as of tomorrow,
you will become part of my team.

You're going to donate
600 pesos a day.

200 for him,
and 400 for me.

600 pesos a day,
for you guys?

But I barely make
12,000 pesos a month.

Where do you expect me
to get 600 a day for you?

That's your problem.

But for an expert like yourself,
so good at stealing wallets,

600 pesos is nothing for you.

Chief, I already told you.
I'm no longer like that.

Look, I'll make it easy on you,

so you can see that I'm honest.

Check this out,
you give us 600 a day,

and the rest,
even if it's a million,

is all yours.

Look, there's another
advantage for you.

We will take care of you.
If any other agents catch you,

then we'll step in and help.

There's no danger.

Don't do this to me,
let me continue my new path.

I've got my new life,
my job, my family...

It's not fair, Chief.

You have no right
to do this to me, Chief.

Too bad, Tarzan.
That's life.

Someone has to lose.

Please, Chief,

for my wife and children.

Please.

Right now,

you're going to give us,
as a "down payment,"

a couple of grand,
as an advance.

Leave that money alone,
it belongs to the bank

- Easy, Ner n.
- Give the money back.

Give it back.

Kick his ass.

You know the drill, Tarzan.
Tomorrow at 12 p. m., same place.

And don't try to hide.

Get busy, son.

From tomorrow on,
you're defeated.

600 a day.
Everyday, 600.

And if you don't follow through,
it's straight to jail.

Forget about your job,
forget about you,

and for having changed.

Damn!
You can't get around them.

If I pay the first time,
I'll have to pay forever.

Each and every day,
you know these guys.

You're fucked, Tarzan.
You're fucked.

Forever, Tarzan.
Forever.

You're screwed forever.

You're screwed.

It says here that Mexico can win.

Yeah, if they score and don't
get intimidated like they always do.

It seems like this team is strong.

Against Germany? Not even.
Those guys really move the ball.

They get a bad rap.

They're World Champions
for a reason.

Well here it says
that Mexico has a chance.

No way.

Excuse me, sir.
Can I borrow your key?

- What?
- The bathroom key.

May I borrow it, please?

Thank you.

- Don't take long.
- I won't.

This beating is going
to cost you, Prieto.

You're not messing with me,
you're messing with the bank.

You'll see, you son of a bitch.

- Thank you very much.
- Hey, what happened to you?

- Man, they gave me a beating.
- Where?

- Over there by the statues.
- Who were they?

They were policemen, in a green car.
You didn't see it, did you?

- Green car?
- Yeah, those undercover kind.

The unmarked ones.

Yes, I think so.

They took all of the money
from the bank where I work.

- Was it a lot of money?
- About 10,000 pesos.

They're a bunch of bastards.

What are you going to do now?
Report them, right?

Of course.
I will definitely report them.

Where do the buses
going downtown stop?

About four blocks down.

Thank you.

Poor guy.

As long as we score
in the first half, we'll beat them.

- That won't do it, man.
- Why not?

We just need one little goaI,
and we'll beat em.

Like that game against Spain, remember?

They're good, I'm telling you.

We are the only ones
who give orders here.

You guys lost that power
upon your arrivaI.

And you can only get
it back when you leave.

Is that clear?

We need skulls to lay down
in the road, bastards.

This isn't Acapulco,
nor are you here for vacation.

Here at Marias Islands,
you come to work.

To pay for your crimes committed against
society.

I am responsible
for this joint.

I am in charge of making sure
the rules are followed.

One more thing.

A fucking donkey's life
is worth more...

than yours.

Do you have any questions?

Any questions?

Now you know it, fuckers,

tomorrow you begin
working the salt lands.

You will comply with these rules
from "A" to "Z"

And don't forget,
you are here as prisoners...

and as prisoners you will suffer.

Move.

Let's go.

- Get off.
- No, I'm here.

Can I have a puff?

- How are you doing, Tarzan?
- All right, Chief.

I got you a job.

As of Monday you'll start
working in the office, okay?

- Do you like that?
- Yes, a lot.

Thanks, boss.

You deserve it, Tarzan.

You're the only honest,
and serious one.

Thank you, boss.

We'll celebrate this evening.

Come to my quarters and we'll have
a drink. What do you think?

Yes, of course.

All right.

Thank you again, boss.

All friendly with
Boss Pantoja now, huh?

- He volunteered me.
- Really?

I don't know why.

He says he'll take me out
of the salt lands.

Bastard.

He even invited me
to his quarters tonight.

I feeI like a prisoner, Tarzan.
Just like you guys.

As if I had committed
the worst of crimes.

It's not right.

Damn it, it's not right.

I deserved better opportunities.

When I worked with GeneraI Rendon,
I did many favors for him.

That's why I thought he was going
to take me with him to Mexico City.

But that wasn't the case.

That son of a bitch left me here.

And all of his promises
were bullshit.

You see, it's not right.
It's not right.

No, it's not right.

Don't despair

Open the door,
because tonight

I want to kiss you...

That's one of my songs
you'll soon know.

I've turned into a composer
right in front of you.

You see brother,
every man has a heart.

Go ahead, Tarzan.

Knock it back, man.

You have some
catching up to do.

Cheers, Chief.

Here's to friendship.

I cherish friendships.
I swear to God.

My friends have treated me
like shit.

But I still believe in friendship.

Because it's the only thing
with value in this life...

in this life.

That's why I show you I care, Tarzan. I
really care.

Of all the prisoners here on this fucking
island,

no one looks me in the face.

Nor do they listen to me
the way you do.

That counts for something,
of course.

That counts for a lot.

That's why I don't mind
helping you.

Ask my wife if you don't believe me.
Right?

Shut up already.

Tell Tarzan how much
I respect him, damn it.

Tell him.

You're drunk.
Let me sleep.

Tell him, baby.

Stop bothering me.

Don't pay attention to her.

She doesn't know.

What does she know?

She doesn't know
what friendship is.

ReaI friendship.

Don't despair

Open the door...

What's happening to you, boss?

Wake up, boss.
Boss.

Don't even try.

He always gets wasted like this.

Help me.

Get the chair.

Nothing will wake him now.

Where are you going?

Is it true what they say?

In Mexico you had
a lot of women?

You even had women
working for you.

Who told you that?

Is it true?

We're a pair of mules.

Keep going.

We're eviI.

Shut up and keep going.

Keep going, keep going...

Next week I'll be alone.

They're sending him
off the island for business.

You know what that means.

- Anybody?
- I pass.

- You?
- I call.

- Five.
- What? Okay.

Five and I raise you two.

- Did you hear the news?
- What?

Chief Pantoja has arrived.

- When?
- He just stepped out of the boat.

Can I get a drag?

- Well, boss, good night.
- No, man. Let's have a drink.

So you can fill me in on what
I missed while I was gone.

You know that nothing
ever happens around here, boss.

Then I'll tell you about my trip.

- Come on in, let's go.
- Okay then, thank you.

Look who I have here?
The one and only Tarzan.

- He's been hiding from me.
- Of course not, boss.

Since I've arrived,
you don't look me in the face.

What were you up to,
my little Javier?

You haven't come
around here either?

No, not at all.

Bring the bottle.

Sit down, Tarzan.
Make yourself comfortable.

Thank you, boss.

Thank you.

That's not going to be enough.

Hey, woman, I need a favor.

Go to Rosita's and ask to borrow
at least a couple of bottles.

I'll replace them later.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

But don't take long, baby.
I'm watching the time.

She's a slut,
and I know that.

That she gives it up
to anyone who asks, I also know.

But one should still be able
to trust his friends.

- Don't you think, Tarzan?
- That's how it should be.

One can only hope that his friends, his true
friends I mean,

are like him:

sincere, loyaI:

rightfuI men, to put it plainly.

But there are some, Tarzan,
who are not sincere, loyaI

or honest men,
because they don't have scruples.

That's true.

But that's life grabbing you
by the balls and squeezing.

One nut at a time.

What the hell.

One has eyes and ears,

and it's a matter of time before some guy
tries to win your favor,

and informs you of certain things.

For example, one man's wife
likes to screw whomever,

and one thinks...

"Let her do it with a good man,

you can't just sew her shut. "

But it still feels shitty,

to find out that
she's doing your friend.

A true friend, one believes.

And one thinks,

"How is it possible, that a friend,

who eats at my table,

and drinks with me
under my own roof,

be capable of such an act?"

And you say,

"I can't deaI with that. "

Because to do that,

simply means
you don't give a fuck.

True.

Could you be so crueI...

Tarzan,

that you're screwing my wife?

Don't despair,
open the door

Because tonight
I want to kiss you...

Hey, where do you
keep the money?

Where is it?

It's useless to you now, man.

You're going to die.

- Where is it?
- Leave him alone, Muel n.

Let him die in peace.

Where is it?

Don't be like that, tell me.
What's it to you?

It's useless to you-

What's that guy doing here, Doctor?

I don't know, GeneraI.

Why are those people on the floor?

We're out of beds, GeneraI.

When's the guy
with the stab going to die?

I think he'll die tonight.

He's in his last hours.

Let's hope he hurries up, Doctor.

Having them on the floor
looks bad.

Tell Mr. Romero everything,
he will help you.

He respects you,
and understands you.

You're a trustworthy employee,

and he's not going to let
Burro Prieto fuck with you.

Mr. Romero is on your side.

The whole bank is on your side.

He'll take care of everything.
Everything.

Don't worry.

I won't be a dick anymore.

I'm going to be faithful
to my wife.

I'm going to stop smoking.

I'll go to church,
Blessed Virgin.

Don't let them turn me
back into a thief, Blessed Virgin.

Let Mr. Romero help me.

Let him help me.
God help me, please.

Benito, did you see
Mr. Romero leave?

Yes, he already left.

- Are you sure?
- Yes, he left a while ago.

Hey, what happened?
You all banged up.

- Are you sure he left already?
- I'm positive, he said good-bye.

- Where did he go?
- To eat, I think.

Which restaurant?
Did he say?

- The usuaI place.
- Thank you, Benito.

Hey.

Excuse me.

I'm looking for Mr. Romero,
the head of billing at the bank.

He hasn't been in.

This is where he comes to eat everyday,
right?

Yes, but not today.

Do you know if he'll be in,
or if he left any messages?

I wouldn't know.

Excuse me, sir.

Do you know which bus
goes to Caf Tacuba?

I don't know ma'am.
I don't know.

Where did he say he was going? Where,
where?

- Is it urgent, Mr. Lira?
- Yes, ma'am, it's very urgent.

- Something to do with the bank?
- No, it's a personaI problem.

Can you imagine?
I just can't remember.

Might he be at the
pigeon breeding club?

I don't think so,
but if you'd like, I'll call.

Yes, please. Thank you.

He never goes at this time of day, because
there's never anyone there.

The line's busy.

I'll call back in a few minutes.

I feeI so bad, Mr. Lira.
My memory is terrible.

Would you like to look
at the pigeons in the meantime?

They're beautifuI.

Come along.

There were five,
but two just died.

I'm sure it was some small epidemic.

I don't know
if my husband told you.

The Pinta got so sick.

He was in such a hurry,
because of the race.

Isn't she beautifuI?

She comes from
a breed of champions.

- Isn't she gorgeous?
- Yes, it's very nice, ma'am.

Maybe it's him.

Could you hold her,
just for a moment?

Mr. Romero's residence.

Juanita, how nice to hear from you.
It's been a while how have you been?

Fine. The other day
I was going to call you.

Sounds great.

Of course. You better.
All right then.

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

Yes, good-bye.

Yes, thank you.
Good-bye.

- What happened to you?
- Nothing, ma'am.

I'll call the club again.

Yes, with whom am I speaking?

This is Mrs. Romero.

Is my husband there
by any chance?

Sure, I understand.
No, don't worry.

Yes, thank you.
Good-bye.

He never goes in the afternoon.

You'll certainly be able to find him later
on, at the bank.

He always goes back
to the office on Friday.

Or here, at night.

My brother-in-law is coming over
to watch soccer on TV.

Thank you.

Would you like
to leave a message?

Just that I'm looking for him,
it's urgent, please. Thank you.

What should I do?

What should I do
if I don't find Mr. Romero?

I'll get the hell out of this city.
I'll get the hell out.

I'll take Berta and the baby,
and I'll leave.

No, by myself.
It'll be better by myself.

I won't tell anyone,
I'll just leave; never to be found.

Who are you going for, sir?
Mexico or Germany?

Who's going to win?
Mexico or Germany?

Mexico.

- Is Mr. Romero here?
- I don't know.

I don't think so,
I haven't seen him.

Thank you, Benito.

Settle down.
Relax.

Let's see.

What happens-

what happens if I don't find
Mr. Romero today?

You're screwed, man.

You're fucked, because tomorrow
they won't believe you.

But today they will.
You got to relax.

Suppose that...
suppose that you find him later.

Or that you find him tonight,
or tomorrow.

Yes, tomorrow, tomorrow.

And you tell him everything.

Everything that's happened.

What will he tell you, Tarzan?

What might he tell you?

Relax, settle down.

What would he think?
He's going to think...

"He's a criminaI.
He hasn't rehabilitated. "

They're going to fire you.

The bank doesn't want
any problems.

You're a criminaI.

No one will believe you.

Shut up!

Mrs. Romero?
Has he arrived yet?

No, he's not here either.

Thank you very much.
Sorry to bother you.

Good-bye.

Oh, God.
Help me.

Help me.

Help me, please.

Third time's a charm.
Put your bet in.

What's up, Tarzan?

What a miracle!

Sit down.
Let's see if you get lucky.

Do you still... play?

Sit down, man.
It's nice to see you.

It's been ages.

Here I am, ripping off
the authorities.

Go ahead, Captain.

Nothing.

Put them in there.

Queen flush.

Go ahead, try your luck,

'cause these guys are
a couple of stiffs.

What brings you here, Tarzan?

I have a message
from your niece.

Right on,
there you go.

I'll be right back, guys.
Just a moment.

I'm just going to chat with Tarzan.

Once they've singled you out,
you're theirs forever.

I can't believe
you've forgotten about me.

Look at me, it doesn't look like it,
but I also have to pay.

And not just to Prieto, like you,
but to a bunch of them.

You saw those guys outside?
I also have to pay them.

Nothing is free in this life.

UntiI you die.

The advice I give you, is this:

If you don't want this guy
to give you a hard time,

and lose your job,

just pay the money.

Pay...

pay.

And don't get tired,
it gets worse.

Do you want one?

I've been thinking about
coming forward,

about reporting him.

Bullshit.
It wouldn't work.

He'll want revenge,
with your people for example.

Does Burro Prieto know
you have a wife and kids?

- Yes, he knows.
- Well, he's got you by the balls.

Why don't you just pay him the 600 pesos
and enjoy the protection?

That way you'll win.

Look, I'll offer you the same deaI everyone
else gets,

twenty percent.

Twenty percent?

Okay, thirty percent for you.

Because you're a good man, refined.

Because I want to help you.

I've also thought about
leaving Mexico.

You're dreaming.

Wherever you go,
they'll find you.

I'll report him
to my bosses at the bank.

To Mr. Romero.

Maybe they don't want
to hear it.

Don't be stupid.
Don't complain.

Be thankfuI you didn't
run into Burro Prieto

right after returning from
the Marias Islands.

At least you've had
a few nice years.

Now that you're back,
you've got to adjust.

It's the law.

Shit, it can't be!
It just can't be.

You're an artist.
Don't waste your talent.

The bread and butter
is there on the streets,

it's full of idiots out there.

Look, I steaI everything.

Wallets, pens, watches... everything.

When will you start?

Never.
Never fucking again.

Think about it,
because they'll fuck with you.

You let me down, sneaky bastard.

You let me down.

You hid everything from Mr. Romero.

You closed all the doors on me,
just like always. Always.

But it doesn't matter.

Even if you want me to,
I will not become a thief again.

Even if they follow me, if they mess with
me, even if they kill me.

I will not go back to stealing.

Even if you don't help me,
God damn it.

I refuse to go back to that.

Let me have "El Gr fico. "

"Ovaciones," second edition.

- Do you have the evening edition?
- No, only this one.

- Let me have "El Gr fico. "
- Yes, sir.

Thank you, sir.

THE END

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