Original subtitles

-Where's your wife? -No idea. She didn't sleep here.

-Where is she? -She probably snuck off.

-To hell with that Andalusian woman! -What have I done?

Mercedes, that's it. Get out of here now.

-Will we say nothing? -You too.

How dare you?

Your uncle won't allow us to sleep apart.

What do you intend?

Make him believe we sleep like a married couple.

I can give you a diagnosis. Epilepsy.

They sleep like siblings.

-You know each other? -She came with her stepson.

Let's see if she's fulfilling her wifely duties.

I haven't kicked you out because you might be pregnant.

You lied. If my uncle thinks we've had sex, you're not a virgin.

Be careful, there's rat poison in the house.

I know it was one of you.

Mercedes was found dead.

Poison was found in some glasses of milk beside them.

I'll start the process for his admission to a mental facility.

-Nicolás, wait! -Leave me alone!

Nicolás!

The flooding of the river churned up all the land.

The body had been there for years.

BETWEEN LANDS

They won't return the body until they finish the autopsy, but...

we must start thinking about the funeral.

That we are, Father.

Where is Nicolás?

-In his room, playing. -We haven't told him yet.

-We were afraid of another seizure. -But he must be told.

Better that he hears it from you.

I'll take care of it. I'll go and talk to him.

And you, María,

I need to ask you a favor.

I need one of Llanos' dresses for when we bury her.

To put in the coffin, next to the body.

I think she'd like that.

Justa, you choose.

I don't know which she liked best.

Justa, the blue one please.

Here it is.

That one.

Are you okay?

I lost a friend.

And this time it's for good.

Justa?

Did Llanos ever talk to you about someone called Jorge?

Why?

Because I found a letter she wrote.

And I imagine he'll want to know what happened to her.

She disappeared overnight for him too.

So you've also realized.

If she didn't leave, what happened?

That's what the whole town will be wondering.

A reading from the Epistle to the Romans by Paul the Apostle.

I know you don't want to be here, but enough with the face.

Thank you for coming with me.

At Mercedes' and Roque's funeral, no one. Even then, they were poor.

"For while we were still helpless,

at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

Perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die.

But God demonstrates His own love toward us,

in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Much more then, having now been justified by His blood,

we shall be saved from the wrath of God.

For if while we were enemies we were..."

It's Alonso, Llanos' brother.

He hasn't been in town for years.

"And not only this,

we also celebrate in God,

through our Lord Jesus Christ,

through whom we now receive reconciliation."

Lord,

we commend to you the soul of your daughter Llanos.

Though she lies lifeless before us,

she lives in your presence.

In your boundless mercy,

cleanse her of any sins committed through her human frailty.

Through Christ our Lord.

-Amen. -Amen.

I'm sorry for your loss.

-Thank you. -My condolences.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Where is Nicolás?

We thought it best to spare him all this.

He's still very young.

And you?

You're the new wife, right?

-Thanks. -I'm sorry.

-I'm so sorry. -Thanks.

Thank you.

Forgive us,

we were waiting for the end, but we can't delay.

We have to report to the station now.

The station? What for?

Don Manuel Cervantes, you're under arrest. Please come with us.

What's going on here?

I'm a close friend of the civil governor, so watch your step.

The autopsy results came back.

Llanos was murdered.

I'm sure it's just a formality until it's all cleared up.

He was arrested for murder. Didn't you hear?

Of course I heard.

She was already dead when thrown into the water.

Why are they accusing Manuel?

-He was the last one to see her. -Says who?

I'll make some calls and sort this out.

I won't allow my nephew to spend the night in a cell.

I'll go with you.

María, I still can't believe it. Have you been able to talk to Manuel?

We will now.

María, don't take offense.

Don't come to the town much these days.

Hello, I'm Ramón.

People can be cruel. With Don Ramón they wouldn't dare, but...

with you, they won't hesitate.

I don't care what they think.

What are you going to do if all this is true?

No. It's a misunderstanding.

What if he did?

My nephew has been arrested, but...

Please come in, Don Ramón.

I'll tell you the same thing I told Don Alonso.

Finding the body changes nothing regarding her inheritance.

It's the same as when she disappeared.

It should change.

Her husband kept everything, and he killed her.

Manuel isn't a murderer! Watch it!

You come out on top, right? Llanos' money came in handy for your farm.

It was part of the dowry. She gave it to us while she was alive.

Gentlemen, now is not the time to discuss such matters.

How can I help?

A lawyer's on his way from Madrid.

Yes, you're right to find a good lawyer.

In a case like this, with the victim pregnant...

If Manuel is found guilty, he faces the death penalty.

It depends on the judge, but in cases like this,

he could get the garrote.

Three minutes.

María...

I promise you,

-I never laid a hand on her. -I know.

I told you before.

You're no murderer.

I need to tell you something. Come sit.

I found a letter from Llanos.

It was for another man.

I knew there was someone.

It had been ages since Llanos and I...

Well...

When we got married, we were too young. Especially her.

Life on the farm was too boring for a woman like her.

The countryside is tough. And my uncle, more so.

Mommy!

It took me too long to see I had lost her.

I'm feeding the horses with daddy.

You have to go home.

Where are you going? Can I come with you?

No, honey, Mommy has to go alone.

Why?

Remember what I told you about secrets?

If you tell, it's not a secret anymore.

Well, Mommy has one.

I promise I'll come back for you.

Nicolás, what are you doing?

At the time, I...

Well, I was working all the time and...

she simply found another man to love.

His name was Jorge.

Did you know him?

No, I didn't know his name.

Llanos! What are you doing?

-Where are you going? -Let me go.

-Where are you going? -I'm leaving for good.

What do you mean? Nicolás, get inside!

I didn't understand. I just... wanted her to tell me what was going on.

Okay. If you want, we can leave.

But all three of us. You, me and Nicolás. We can start over, far from here.

-Far from my uncle. -They're waiting.

She said she was leaving with someone else.

I don't know, María, everything happened so fast that night.

Llanos, please think of Nicolás.

You don't think I have?

That was the last time I saw her.

Now I understand why she was in a hurry.

She wanted to leave before I realized she was pregnant.

That's what I don't get.

What if Jorge killed her?

Doesn't anyone think that?

No. This Jorge only exists in rumors. No one knows who he is.

Why bring up his name now, María?

I don't want people gossiping about something that's in the past.

I don't want to sully Llanos' name again.

-She doesn't deserve it. -Manuel. We have to tell the sergeant.

-No. -What?

Say your goodbyes.

María, you don't get it.

I have no way of proving otherwise.

They're talking about the death penalty. For something you didn't do.

Come on!

You can't give up so easily. You have a son.

You have to fight for him.

God knows I'm innocent, that's what matters.

FROM JORGE

Here, Don Ramón. You need to eat.

Who can think of eating now?

I must find a way to get my nephew out of there.

Your husband, remember?

How can you think of eating?

-Maybe I could help. -How? Do you have contacts?

Because that's exactly what we need.

I've spent all morning begging from door to door, office to office,

but no one listens.

For other things, the doors are always open.

But for a murder, people don't want to get blood on their hands.

Before he died, I promised my brother

I would take care of Manuel like a son. And so I will.

I'm off to the bar to make some calls. You clear that table.

Tomorrow the phone arrives. I can't say certain things at the bar.

Don Ramón, do you know any Jorge who has worked for you?

There's never been any Jorge here.

No? Any laborer? Anyone from the town?

No. What a thing to worry about right now, really.

Thank you.

I brought you food.

-I wanted to see you. -Justa, please.

The walls have ears.

Let them speculate and my situation gets even messier.

What did the lawyer say?

It's going to be tough.

Why don't they look for Llanos' lover? She left with him after talking to you.

You too, Justa?

I don't want to stir things up even more.

What do you mean, "me too"? Who else has mentioned him?

María is convinced Jorge is the murderer and...

if we could find him, I'd be saved from the garrote.

I'm sorry, Don Ramón's not here. He'll be back later.

Good.

I came to see Nicolás.

If you don't mind.

He's so grown up.

When did you last see him?

Never.

The Cervantes and I argued before he was born.

It's a long story.

I didn't think it would be so hard. He...

He's just like Llanos.

I wasn't the best brother-in-law.

You'll find out eventually anyway.

I had problems with the game.

But not anymore.

Now I want to make things right

for Llanos' memory and for Nicolás.

And you?

Me?

What will you do?

Do?

When Manuel is executed.

María,

get used to the idea.

He killed her. You're married to a murderer.

Forgive me.

Forgive me, I'm sorry if...

my candor has upset you.

But you remind me of my sister.

When he's executed, nothing will keep you here.

You'll be a free woman.

But you'll have no money.

You'll inherit nothing.

This is all Ramón's.

And he'll make sure you don't get any of it.

I don't think it's fair.

I need to bring justice to my sister.

I'm only asking for the money she put into this farm.

If you help me, I'll give you a share.

You'll have money, you'll be free and... you'll be able to get out of here.

Think about it.

There's no rush.

I want you to see me as someone who can help you.

It's time.

Did Llanos tell you about Jorge?

No.

Doesn't ring a bell.

But we hadn't spoken in a while.

They wouldn't let her see me.

Think about it.

TO LLANOS

My beloved Jorge, I can't wait to see you again.

My suspicions were right.

We're going to have a baby.

Justa?

Are you okay?

We need to talk.

Sit down, please.

I lied to you.

To all of you.

I knew Llanos was seeing another man.

She asked me to look after the letters he wrote her.

She didn't want them here.

Did you know him?

I was just her alibi.

I covered for her so Manuel wouldn't find out.

Who is Jorge?

Jorge Ortuño.

Lawyer, good family, from Guadalajara.

That's right next door.

You never wanted to go see her?

I've never left this town.

Besides,

if they'd run away, they wouldn't be in Guadalajara.

He also had a wife and children.

It might seem silly, but I thought if I didn't have news,

it was because she was okay.

I didn't want to intrude. I was wrong.

I prefer to look at the positive.

For all these years, at least for me,

she was alive.

Alive and happy.

Some are from Alonso.

He wrote to her sometimes.

Why are you telling me this now?

Because if there's any chance here, we can't just sit idly by.

Manuel is innocent.

Dear Llanos, I also think a lot about your proposal.

I can't get you out of my head. You rule my thoughts.

All I think about is starting over together,

focusing on each other,

getting the happiness we deserve,

waking up next to you each morning...

That's all that matters.

Won't you get into trouble with your husband?

He doesn't check the mileage, so he'll never know.

-You sure? -Yes. If he does, I'll make something up.

But María, be very careful.

If what you think is true,

that man is dangerous. I'll call the Civil Guard if you delay.

All right.

Thank you.

-Hello, how may I help you? -I wanted to speak to Mr. Ortuño.

-Did you schedule? -No, but he'll want to see me.

And why is that?

Because we have a mutual acquaintance. Llanos.

Come to my office, we'll be more comfortable.

Thank you.

There's nothing to talk about.

I'm sorry about her death, but that story ended years ago.

Tell that to the Civil Guard.

I just wanted to check you're who I was looking for.

I'm a married man.

With a family.

And a reputation to uphold. I don't want trouble.

-What do you want? Money? -No.

Justice.

Well, I didn't do anything.

I'm not a person of interest.

-There are no grounds for arrest. -What about your letters to Llanos?

Those letters only prove I loved Llanos.

We wanted to elope. Why would I kill her?

I don't know.

Because the fantasy of eloping with a baby isn't the same.

A baby?

What?

Stop pretending.

Llanos was pregnant. Everyone's talking about it.

I had no idea.

-Llanos didn't tell you? -I didn't get to see her that night.

I waited for hours.

But she never showed.

I assumed that...

she had changed her mind.

Then I heard rumors that...

she had disappeared.

I even heard she had been killed. I heard many things.

And I got scared.

Why keep quiet?

Because I didn't know where Llanos was.

I had a life to go back to.

I have a family.

A reputation. These rumors don't align well with my job.

I'd lost my new life, I couldn't lose the one I had.

Llanos wanted you to have this.

You won't find anything else in those letters.

I don't think that man was lying.

I want to read Alonso's.

Something tells me we got it wrong.

What were these letters about?

I don't know, the same old stuff.

Llanos' dowry, the family's inheritance...

Of everything you told me, there's something I don't get.

Llanos' pregnancy wasn't showing.

She was only a few weeks along. Not even her lover knew about it.

So why run away so hastily?

Manuel wouldn't have realized for weeks.

Have you read this one?

-At the time, yes, but I don't remember. -It's the last one he sent. Look.

"If you refuse to answer me, I'll have to come and pay you a visit."

Time's up.

Stay strong, Manuel. I'll pull all the strings I have to.

But I swear I'll get you out.

Even if I must talk to the judge himself.

I knew you were smart.

And you would value my offer.

First you have to explain what this is all about.

It's very easy.

You hang in there a while longer and I'll tell you what to do from outside.

And don't worry, María.

Manuel won't get away with it.

Soon enough, you'll be widowed.

And you can go home.

Llanos would've wanted this.

Right?

The Cervantes got into Llanos' head.

The poor thing.

She didn't know any better.

How do you know?

I thought you and Llanos hadn't spoken for ages.

-We didn't need to for me to know. -Right.

I only ask one thing.

If we're going to make a deal, then be honest.

Otherwise, no discussion.

María,

I'm being very honest with you.

No. You're not.

I've seen your letters.

I know you threatened her until the end.

Wait.

You're right.

But I didn't do anything.

Don't worry.

I gain nothing if they blame you.

Think about it.

I'm not a good example.

If I let an innocent man die, I'm a murderer too.

No need to prove anything.

Llanos is dead.

And we're both going to benefit from it.

And I thought I had you all figured out.

You should be more careful.

You're right.

I'd been watching her for nights.

I was sure she was going to run away with her lover.

-Alonso, what are you doing here? -Good night, little sister.

I had a feeling you wanted to run away.

And that's not how you treat your brother.

We still have things to talk about.

We talked about it all yesterday. That money is my son's.

It's not my fault you've spent all your inheritance,

so leave me alone.

Little sister.

That money has our name on it, and now it's in that filthy estate.

All you have to do is go back and retrieve it for us.

-I'm not going back. -Of course you are.

And you're not leaving until you get me my share.

No, Alonso!

What are you doing? Leave me alone!

-Let me go! -Shut up!

Jorge!

-Shut up! -Let me go!

Let me go!

Not every day does one kill their sister.

The rest was very easy.

If no one sees,

it never happened.

And no one had seen it.

And now you have two choices.

Take the deal and get Llanos' money...

or you disappear too.

It's up to you.

It won't be so easy to kill me.

In the middle of a church...

that's empty?

Very easy.

Poetic, even.

Maybe it's not so empty.

You have no proof. It's your word against mine.

Guards!

Alonso, you're under arrest. You told it all very well.

You can tell us even better at the station.

What have you done, you idiot? I was helping you get out of here!

Let go of me!

Let go of me!

Come on! Do not resist.

Forgive me, Don Ramón.

I've been neglecting my tasks recently.

That makes two of us.

At last.

-Let's go home. -Please.

Thank you.

María?

Did you do all that for me?

You're innocent.

It's only natural.

Right.

Can you imagine living here?

What do you mean? I already live here.

I mean...

I don't know, María.

What kind of life do you imagine?

It's been like this for months.

María...

What?

Your uncle's convinced by this phone thing.

Who's calling at this time?

He hasn't had time to tell people we have a phone.

-Hello? -María, sorry about the time.

Luisa?

What is it?

I didn't want to call you like this, but...

Don't tell Mom I called you, okay?

What's wrong?

It's Guillermo. He's sick.

Mom didn't want me to call you so you wouldn't worry, but...

it seemed like it was only a fever, but we just found out it's serious.

It's typhoid.

Typhoid?

María, you have to come as soon as possible.

Tell your family not to call at this time.

This isn't Andalusia!

It's not the best time to leave.

-There's a lot to do on the farm. -Don Ramón, it's my brother.

-They said it's serious, -Of course they did.

To scare you into going.

The next bus isn't for another few days.

-I can't wait that long. -Uncle, enough.

Like it or not, she's going.

Fine, go. Keep it quiet.

But keep us informed, the phone is there for a reason.

Well, finish packing your stuff. I'll go get the car.

Thank you.

What about you?

-Will you help me pack? -No.

"No"?

-Why not? -Because you won't come back.

Of course I'll come back.

Listen, to prove it, I'll leave you this very special book.

Take care of it, it was my father's.

I don't want it.

-Why not? -Because I can't read.

Nicolás, I've seen you reading magazines.

I was looking at the pictures.

Well then, all the more reason for you to keep it.

When I come back, I'll teach you how to read and write.

All right?

Help me pack, come on.

Come on. Here.

Pack this.

This and then this.

Well done.

Got it?

-Don't make things worse. -Haven't you missed me?

-I've missed you. -Justa, please stop.

This has to stop, you hear me?

Don't worry.

I'm here. Got everything?

-Start the engine, I can't miss the bus. -Let's go then.

-Don't worry, your brother is young. -Yes.

-I have to get on. -Listen, María.

I want to tell you something before you go.

I've been thinking, and...

Well, if you want, you don't have to come back.

You can stay in Almería.

Don't worry about the money, I'll send you the agreed amount...

Get on, please.

-I have to go. -Wait, I'm not done. It's important.

Listen.

It's important, because what I want... is for you to come back.

My dream is for us be truly married.

That you, of your own free will, choose to be with me.

I really think we could be happy.

Enjoy life, do more than just work.

María, only come back if you want to.

Seriously, Manuel, I'm about to miss the bus.

That's it?

-Ma'am, we're leaving. -One second!

Why not suggest it to Justa?

She might still be in the stable.

-María, wait. Listen to me. -Let me go.

Mom!

Luisa!

José.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

And... where are the others? Where is Guillermo?

Guillermo is better.

They're at the clinic.

I was waiting to take you.

Your brother was very sick.

He needed the best treatment.

-You didn't tell me he was here. -Thank goodness José arrived.

He got him admitted here.

He's had a rough time.

-Justa, there won't be a next time. -You're not serious.

-For that snake in the grass? -Watch it.

Know why she went to Almería?

He shows up expecting forgiveness.

You were very young. People make mistakes.

He loves you.

-Taking care of everything? -Helping your brother.

That's not how it works.

She needs a doctor, Don Ramón.

Some water and she'll be fine.

I don't want to end up like my mother.

I found something interesting.

I've seen the photo.

The return bus leaves in two days.

If you don't take it, I'll assume he's more important.

Do you know why I came?

You're the best thing that ever happened to me.

Subtitle translation by: Josephine Irving