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-Your time is running out, Ramón. -Give me a few more months, Calderón.

Enough to see the face of my heir.

I came to introduce you to the new owner of the factory.

We've just come from the notary.

I'm dying.

For a long time, I thought I'd made a mistake with you.

But I couldn't have chosen a better wife for Manuel.

And now you're carrying a Cervantes.

What are you doing here? Go, before Manuel gets back.

Tell me that child isn't mine.

Get it in your head, it's Manuel's.

Don Ramón is dying.

Mr. Cervantes?

It's his heart. Blas is going to the farm.

I came to talk about my sister Carmen, God rest her.

-She was never with anyone else. -Claudia is...

Your daughter.

It's going to be okay.

María...

That son of a bitch was my father?

The man who made me work until I lost my baby was my father?

You should inherit something, I think.

There must be a way to get what you're owed.

Know anywhere to get a drink?

I'm Ramón Cervantes' daughter and I'm claiming my inheritance.

This is my farm.

You think it's a good idea he knows it's my child?

What's more, I promised María I wouldn't tell anyone.

What are you doing out here?

I didn't hear you come in. How was Soria?

When were you going to tell me?

Tell you what?

Tell me

that child of yours

may not be mine?

Did you think

I would never find out that you'd slept with José?

Were you going to lie to me my whole life?

Was that your plan?

Manuel, I wanted to tell you.

But I was scared.

So it's true?

-Manuel, it was a long time ago. -No, you don't understand.

What bothers me is that you couldn't tell me.

You'd rather stay quiet and make me believe that child is mine.

-It is yours! -You don't know that!

How can you be sure?

-I just know! The baby is yours! -No, why?

Why did you make me believe I finally had something good?

Why didn't you leave me where I was?

-Let's talk, please. -There's nothing to say.

-You had months to talk to me. -Let's not waste any more time! Please.

-Manuel... -Why?

It's you I love.

Nice way of showing it.

Believe me.

-Please. -Believing you now would mean nothing.

Manuel, please.

Where are you going?

BETWEEN LANDS

-Hello? -Why did you tell him?

You promised me you wouldn't.

María.

-Manuel knows. -María, I didn't tell him anything.

-I'd never betray you like that. -How did he find out then?

Justa!

When you finish that, come by the office.

Rafael, we have to finish this today no matter what, okay?

Morning.

Good morning.

Hello?

Do you want something?

Any complaints about my work or any new orders?

If you have nothing to say, best get out of the way.

We're working, you could get dirty like the other day.

-Gabi. -Manuel.

The lawyer advised us only to talk in front of him.

What? We've always talked without lawyers. Why is it different now?

-We're only doing what is fair. - And I don't say otherwise.

We can talk about it all without lawyers involved.

You're used to giving orders, but this isn't your house.

Claudia, I read the papers,

and I think we can come to an agreement before going before a judge.

But I do want to go before a judge.

I want everything to be legal, I want documents in my name.

Claudia Cervantes.

You're talking as if I were cheating you. I told you my uncle was your father.

It's nothing personal. I just want what's mine.

I'm going to work. The paperwork has the date of the summons.

I'm absolutely willing to share my land. It's only fair.

I was planning to do so before I read those papers.

No.

I want what belongs to me.

Your uncle exploited me.

Humiliated me.

I worked from sun up to sun down to pay his fine!

I worked so much that I lost my baby, so don't talk to me about what is fair!

And about sharing, no way.

You've had that land all your life.

It's over.

It's my turn now.

-You wanted to see me? -Sit down.

I can see you enjoy your work.

You're good at it.

Except staying quiet.

You're no good at that.

María called me.

Manuel knows everything.

You think it was me?

I always thought it was odd that you told me, instead of Manuel.

He must've heard us talking yesterday. I think I saw his car.

Wow! What a coincidence.

Look on the bright side.

-Manuel knows now. -What the hell is bright about that?

The race has just begun.

Manuel used to be ahead of you,

but you can catch up to him.

I told you, difficult days are coming for the farm.

A lot of expenses, a lot of work, little liquidity...

She'll be tired, tired of this life.

A clear way for you.

Of course.

-What time are you going? -At 7:30, maybe.

-Are you staying as well? -No.

-Working all day. -Working all day.

Yes, of course.

-Let's get a drink later. -See you in the tavern.

-Shall we go? -Just coming.

-See you later. -Come up.

Alright.

See you.

What are you playing at?

What about you? What's up?

How do you want me to be, here in the factory?

You didn't talk like that yesterday.

Yesterday was your fault. Make no mistake, I'm not one of those.

-It was my fault that you kissed me? -Will you shut up?

I don't know what story you've made up

to feel better, but it was you who started it...

What the fuck are you doing? Get away.

I don't want you hanging around me, or hoping for eye contact all fucking day.

People here notice everything. That's the last time I'll tell you.

Don't get confused. I'm not like you.

I need you to clear something up for me.

How did you know?

-The important thing is now you know. -How long have you known?

Get your explanations from María. What has she told you?

I won't talk to you about María.

A woman prepared to lie to you for a lifetime.

I bet she had a plan in case it was all discovered.

Justa.

I couldn't live with someone at my side who did something like that.

-Justa, be quiet. -You deserve respect, Manuel!

And to not be lied to.

Listen to me, for God's sake, even if it's just once.

Manuel.

What are you doing?

-Dinner's ready. -I'm not hungry.

-Manuel, please. -María, leave it.

I don't have the strength for this.

I'm very tired. I'm going to sleep here.

We have to fix this problem before it gets bigger.

Tell me what you want me to do and I'll do it.

I need to trust you again, but it's quite difficult.

Trust me.

Really.

No more secrets.

María, I'm very tired, let me rest, please.

Manuel.

What shall I tell Nicolás?

He'll think it odd you're not eating.

Make something up.

You're a good liar, aren't you?

Don Manuel.

-How's it going, Sebas? -We made a good start.

Let's hurry. We only have a few days.

-Yes, sir. -Carry on, please.

What is it?

Someone called for you earlier, but I didn't want to wake you.

It was someone from the Soria factory. You'd agreed to call them.

There's no point carrying on with that.

Didn't you say it was a good deal?

In a few days this may not be ours anymore.

We'd better get used to the idea.

Why are you so sure?

Have you spoken to Claudia?

-Do you want me to talk to her? -No, María. You've done enough.

Don Manuel! The boy!

Nicolás!

Nicolás, it's okay.

It's okay. Bring the vehicle!

Herrero, bring the car!

Come on, help me.

Let's go!

Let's go!

Let's go. Quickly!

Let's go!

Don't worry, he's okay.

He's awake now.

Nicolás, champ.

How are you?

Let's see.

So, you were working in the field.

Yes, fumigating.

With pesticides, I imagine. Which?

With the one my uncle used to use, the usual one from the Sigüenza factory.

Well, that was it.

I said it to your uncle, and I say it to the day laborers who get dizzy,

That pesticide is highly toxic. You shouldn't use it.

And you,

being pregnant, especially.

Well, I'm going to get some syrup.

You must give it to him every eight hours.

A few minutes more and you can take him.

You play so well.

-Leave off, Inés. -What?

Everyone's looking at us.

Isn't that what you wanted?

Will this calm you down?

Hello.

Look who just arrived.

-Who? -Your boss.

He's not bad-looking at all.

Inés.

-Are you jealous? -Me?

How silly of you. I only like you.

Okay.

Okay, that's enough.

-What's wrong? -You're the same all day long.

You're in a bad mood all day.

You're better, aren't you? No doubt about that.

Can I go and play?

-Okay, but stay near the window. -Okay.

Nicolás.

Put on a coat to go outside.

I made you breakfast.

When does Luisa arrive?

Midday.

Good, then you won't be alone.

Nicolás is fine. I'm going to Madrid.

-To Madrid? -Yes.

I want to talk to a lawyer about the inheritance.

-And you need to go to Madrid for that? -No.

But to look for work, I do.

I need to sort out many things.

There are some friends of my uncle there who can help me start from zero.

If I lose the farm, I'll be left with almost nothing.

I need to get money from somewhere, right?

I won't be the first who has to leave the town.

Don't you think you're overreacting? We could find a solution.

I have to find a lot of money, I have some debts.

Among them, a beautiful inheritance my uncle left me.

Paying you and your family all the money you're owed.

You know very well I didn't stay here for the money.

I'm here for you.

Because I love you.

I understand you're hurt.

But you don't have to be unfair.

From now on, you'll take control of the warehouse.

These are chemicals, so it's best to keep it closed, okay?

Here.

Don't lose it, it's the only copy.

-Not even José has a copy. -Don't worry.

You'll have to excuse me, I have to pick up my sister, okay?

Rafael, I'm going to pick up my sister.

Hey!

-How was the journey? -Very good.

But it's so far, and it's so cold!

I missed you so much, sis.

You too, idiot.

Where's María?

She's at home, resting.

Is she okay?

Yes.

I think so, I don't know. I haven't spoken to her much.

Is everything okay?

I don't know. She's not been the same María since she left.

But I guess it'll all be to do with the pregnancy.

-Your luggage. -Thanks very much.

How long are you staying?

I might get an audition in Madrid. And it's better to be prepared.

I hope you've brought some longer skirts.

You won't believe the people in this town.

I can imagine. They can liven up.

And how are you?

You must be super bored here.

-Being the live wire you are. -Don't be so sure.

There are things to do.

Wow! What a stunner!

What a beauty!

-Hey, good-looking! -Hey, baby!

Hello.

Sophia Loren has come to see us!

-This is Luisa, María's sister. -Yes.

You'll recognize her from the movies. She's played an Indian and a lunch lady.

-In the background. She's hardly visible. -You have to start somewhere.

-Yes, silly. -So?

Do you like the factory I bought?

Very nice.

It's far away from Almería. You must love the flour in this area.

Nicolás fainted from the pesticides.

They're toxic. You know that, you work with them.

They're quick, which is what matters, María.

From now on we won't be using them in our fields.

We'll do it like before.

We'll fumigate with sulfur.

With sulfur it'll take a lot longer. And time costs money.

You'll have to pay us more.

At this time I can't pay you more.

You have to respect the deal. I'm really sorry.

The deal was a specific number of days. And with pesticides.

And we've complied with that.

Please understand, María. You look out for yours, as we do for ours.

No, I'm looking out for the health of everyone.

Tomorrow I need to pick the straw from the harvest, I'm counting on you.

Well, maybe in a few days, when we finish,

I can come by with some of these guys, and...

I can't delay it any more.

If I leave it any longer, it'll rot. That's if it doesn't rain.

Is it about the pesticides?

You all saw Nicolás.

It could happen to you all too.

Don't you care about your health?

The only thing I care about is the money to support my family, María.

Good luck.

Let's go.

Do you have work tomorrow?

We'd like to know, but we live from day to day.

I need help at the farm.

-There's work for everyone. -How much per day?

The same as always, but I'd pay you in two weeks.

My children eat every day, María. I can't tell them to wait.

Well, ask Claudia. As it's her family's farm now,

she might work for you for free.

I won't promise anything. If work comes up tomorrow and they pay on the day,

I'm very sorry.

Let's go, boys, that's it for today!

Everyone go home!

-Let's go. -I can't give you a ride.

I'm busy.

Busy? Your sister comes to see you and you're busy?

-Don't be a pain, I'll see you later. -I'll take you.

In your convertible?

-Of course. -Okay.

But I can't ruin my hair. This has to last me several days.

Justa leaves in half an hour.

Take those small ones, Nicolás.

Put them there.

Very good.

Go on.

Look.

That's your Aunt Luisa. She's a movie star.

-Hello! -Hello.

Are you Nicolás?

-Nice to meet you. -Let's go see the horses.

Okay.

You shouldn't lift any weight.

I need firewood.

I'll help you.

Why isn't Manuel doing it?

Because he had to leave. He's away.

Right.

He found out,

and he had to leave. I'd never leave you like that.

You left me for several years.

Manuel is a Cervantes, María.

You know? He just wanted an heir.

Finding out that child may not be his,

he's run for the hills.

How will your life be beside a man like that?

José, please.

You know what?

I'm thinking of selling everything I have.

And with the money I get, I'm going to start a new life.

We could

run away to Brazil.

No one knows us in Brazil.

-What do you think? -Don't get confused.

Things are very clear.

You don't have to decide now.

Just think about it.

You and me,

on a beach in Brazil,

dancing.

I hope you brought comfortable clothes, you're helping me tomorrow.

I've never done this before.

With a man, I mean. With women I have, lots of them.

Lots of them.

It's my first time too.

With a man?

I couldn't be with a woman.

I always knew I was...

A faggot?

Special.

But if you want to use that word, yes.

A faggot.

No, you're not...

You're not a faggot.

There was a faggot here in town.

Everyone gossiped about the poor guy.

Until he was arrested.

But you and I aren't like him.

What are we, then?

I don't know about you. I have a girlfriend.

There's nothing bad about this.

I don't understand why we have to name it.

See you tomorrow?

No.

I'm not going to make a habit of this.

We have to get up this early for this?

There's a lot to do. We have to put it all in the loft.

All this? On our own?

Well...

We'll do what we can.

We have to go fast. At this time of year, it can rain at any moment.

-Shall we start? -Let's go.

Let's start here.

Let's go. Push.

Wait.

Let's leave it for today.

But there's all that left.

Tomorrow.

Didn't you say if we're too slow it'll all rot?

I just hope it doesn't rain.

Let's go.

-Where are you going? -Wait for me there, I'll be a sec.

Look at them. There they are. They work hard all day long in the fields.

And now they're making the saint look beautiful for the festival.

-How are you, Don Blas? -Hello, María.

Good.

I'd like to talk with you all.

María, we're really busy. I just want to get home and relax.

She wants to tell you something.

It'd be the first time you don't want to gossip. Listen to her.

-Tell me later. -Thank you.

I have a ton of straw on the patio from the harvest.

And if I don't store it, it'll rot.

So I wanted to ask a favor of you all.

That you give me a hand.

-Favors don't feed us, María. -I know, that's why

we'll share it.

As soon as the money comes in,

I'll give each of you your share.

We gathered the wheat together. I won't keep any more.

What do you gain from this?

The same as you all.

The fruits of my labor.

Why should we believe you, María?

I think you know me.

I normally share things.

And I try to be fair.

What's not mine, I give back.

Very nice,

but we have a lot to do inside, María.

Don't you realize that everyone's leaving?

The other employers are selling everything to go to the city.

It's a lot easier there.

If everyone leaves, the fields die.

And if the fields die, there's no work here. Not even for you.

You'll have to leave too.

I like living here. It's hard but...

Do you want to leave?

María, look.

As soon as you get the money, we want our share.

María, stop now.

Please.

Sorry.

After, if you like, you can go in and have a drink,

-freshen up a bit. -I'm not going in there.

Why not?

You'll always be welcome here. It's your house too.

Well, we'll find out tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Didn't Manuel tell you?

No.

His lawyer has brought forward the date of the summons,

so, tomorrow all this might be mine.

Good morning.

Where's Manuel?

Sorry for being late.

We had a problem.

What are you doing here?

Supporting my husband on an important day.

How was the journey?

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning.

Let's start all this as soon as possible.

Don Manuel Cervantes, nephew of the deceased Don Ramón Cervantes,

and Doña Claudia Barea, who claims to be the daughter of the deceased,

are gathered here for the distribution of the assets that make up the estate.

The estate of the deceased consists, among other assets,

of a farm, extensive farmland scattered throughout the province,

horses and other farm animals,

and a sum of money still to be determined deposited in various bank accounts.

That should've been the result. It's what I deserve!

-Claudia, we can still go to trial. -To owe a debt to the lawyer?

You heard the judge. We have no documents to prove it.

-Your aunt... -That doesn't help, Gabi!

That lawyer gave us false hope, and I'm fed up with it!

I'm fed up with all of it.

Leaving town would be the answer.

I'm sick of living like this, putting up with reproval and humiliation.

-Sick of it! -You're tired.

Tomorrow you'll see it differently.

They humiliated my mother until she died, and you don't forget that from sleeping.

-Your aunt is right... -No!

With this inheritance thing, they laughed at me before, now they'll be cruel.

They'll remind me of it always.

I'm leaving.

Honey, what do you mean?

My cousins in Vigo. Could I stay there a few days?

I suppose so, but are you sure?

Come with me.

I have a good job now, I get paid well... We have a future. We've been here forever.

Did you hear what I just said?

I'm leaving.

Whether you come or not.

I don't understand.

It's not fair. Claudia is a Cervantes.

And even though I testified that it's true, it has not helped.

Tomorrow I'll go to the lawyer so he can explain it better.

What are you going to do?

María, I found a potential job.

Right.

You're going to Madrid. And me?

What do I do?

Are you leaving me?

Is that what's happening?

I don't know what to say.

Isn't the square beautiful, Nicolás?

My mother used to bring me, but I don't remember.

Well, let's go and have a drink.

-God be with you, Don Guillermo. -Justa.

Have a good time!

Tell your sister to come see me, I haven't heard from her.

Sister!

Perfect timing.

Where's María? And where's your dad? I haven't seen him.

Let's get something to eat.

Will you keep the table for me?

Be right back.

Are you stupid?

What is it?

María doesn't say anything, but Manuel's hardly ever at home.

-And they don't sleep together. -What?

It's true your boss's sister is pretty.

Introduce me. It's time I met him.

Inés, leave them in peace. They're celebrating.

-Inés... -Guillermo!

You're Guillermo, right?

We've seen each other a few times, but never been introduced.

I'm Inés.

-Luisa, my sister. -Oh! I wanted to meet you.

I love how you dress.

Thank you, it's nothing.

I saw it on Conchita Velasco in a magazine and I copied it.

Inés, don't be a nuisance. They're busy.

-Bye. -See you later.

I'm going to buy tobacco. Order for me, okay?

Fernando, more wine!

I want to see you.

I thought you didn't want to make a habit of it.

Well, today's a holiday.

-At the river? -No, it'll be full of people.

Let's go to the factory. There'll be no one there.

Here they are.

Smoking secretly, like kids.

Let's go.

-Long live the festival! -Long live!

Done. Shall we go get those sweets?

Long live!

Long live the Virgin of Sorrows!

Long live!

I'm here, trying hard to integrate, and you two already have, right?

José!

Come have a drink with us.

Where's María?

She stayed at home. She didn't feel like coming.

Sit down, have a drink. What would you like?

No, thanks. I've got a lot to do.

I heard about the inheritance.

And that you've been looking for work in Madrid.

And how do you know that?

I've never been to Madrid.

I could find work there too.

-Justa, please. -No one knows us there, Manuel.

I thought I'd been clear enough with you.

Yes, very clear.

You're always very clear with me.

But in the end you always look for me.

Why don't we talk about what's going on?

Alone.

Seriously? You're leaving without saying bye?

I told you yesterday and this morning. I'm leaving.

-But it's all so sudden. -It wouldn't be if you listened to me.

I could report you for deserting home.

But you won't.

Because you love me.

Gabi, I don't want to say goodbye to you.

Come with me. I can't bear another minute here.

Come with me, we have enough for both of us.

Please sit down. We're leaving.

Gabi.

Claudia!

José, back again?

Yes, for the last time.

I've regretted something since I arrived, and didn't want to believe it.

Sure... And you can't think of anything from the past?

Yes, I think it's time to accept it.

And step aside.

I spoke to Manuel.

What happened doesn't fix itself from one day to the next.

But we've taken the first steps.

About us,

if you want,

I'll stay in your life.

But you decide when you want me to.

Goodbye.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Manuel. I acted like an idiot.

It's okay, we both did.

I was afraid of ruining it and almost ended us.

I was about to give up what I love the most.

That would have been stupid, María.

I promise you I'll love that baby so much.

I know.

Those days in Madrid,

I had enough time to realize

that I can't live without you.

You've brought light into my life.

-I don't want to live without that light. -You don't have to.

-Let's go inside. -Yes.

Sancho, the bill, I have to take Nicolás home.

And give me a packet of tobacco.

-Hello. -Hello.

Have you seen Custodio? I can't find him anywhere.

He must be partying with my brother.

They'll turn up, don't worry.

-Want one? -No. I'd love to, but... I can't.

Why?

Was it the same in your town?

Or worse. We were always the talk of the town.

Why's that?

They thought I was insolent, and my brother...

Your brother's a man. Don't they leave them alone?

Not so much.

They disliked him because he'd be at home reading instead of getting a girlfriend.

So, Guillermo has never had a girlfriend?

No. My brother has always been a bit... special.

Special in what way?

I have to go home, I've got Nicolás outside.

-Okay. Goodbye. -See you later.

There was someone watching us.

Who would come here? They'll all be at the party.

Someone who saw your motorbike or my bike.

There's no one here.

-Calm down. -Calm down?

If word gets out in the village, we're finished,

-Calm down, talk to me. -You don't know what they're like here!

We shouldn't see each other again.

Custodio... Don't go.

Now explain to me what you just did.

Because we had already done all the work.

We had separated them, for the love of God.

Trust me.

We'll both come out of this on top.

Really on top.

Shall we go inside?

You deserve it. It's time you let yourself be looked after.

How thoughtful.

I hope it's important.

Does buying your whole wheat harvest at the price of gold

sound important enough?

To the future.

-Why did you accept José's offer? -For the money, María.

You must be pleased. Claudia's left.

The whole farm for you.

-You're being unfair. -You know what's unfair?

Claudia, a real Cervantes, has nothing!

Enough. Don't talk to María like that.

Going to hit me?

I saw you in the factory.

Anyone else would've beaten us up.

This is over.

Soon, your dad will buy you a real one with all the money he makes.

-What's going on? -Custodio, he's getting married to Inés.

-I can't take your harvest. -Keep the deal and pay us!

-I can't pay you anything. -I don't care!

We have to be strong and keep going.

Where are you going?

To try and find out what happened.

-You made it all up to try and sink us. -Manuel...

And then end up with María. Is that it?

The lack of money strains everything. Manuel will soon fall apart,

and so will his marriage.

Subtitle translation by: Bridget Ochocka