Original subtitles

Your work here isn't complicated.

We open in the morning and close when everyone's gone.

Monday to Friday, we close earlier,

at, say, one or two...

We stay open all night Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Okay.

You can eat whatever you want.

We turn the grill on at about 10,

to pre-cook the meat.

Are your papers in order?

They're being done, sir.

Good. You 'll be paid 15 pesos a day.

- Plus tips. - Okay.

Can you start tomorrow?

- Of course, no problem. - That's great.

There's a fight tomorrow, we'll have a full house.

You 'll take care of the grill, Rosa will be here,

but she gets crazy when there's too much work.

Fast food sells best.

Rosa works all day. If we need help, I'll call you.

Like if I need you to make a coffee,

or to wash a glass, right ?

Tell me...

- How long have you been here? - One week.

"COOK WANTED"

Did you learn to grill in Peru?

No, I'm not Peruvian, I'm Bolivian.

Here comes the Bolivian team, led by Julio C�sar Baldivieso.

They're coming onto the field.

Here is Baldivieso, who recently came to our country.

All dressed in green !

Here comes the Argentinean team!

With "Cholo" Simeone, "Flaco" Passet,

Ayala, Ortega...

Almeyda, Morales and Zanetti. Argentina is on the field.

Argentina and Bolivia are competing live in a country-wide broadcast.

They exchange banners in the mid-field.

The Bolivian line-up...

The Bolivians are kicking off.

Echeverri...

How daring of Cholo! The goalie fails to catch the ball!

Argentina is wide awake!

Ortega scores, attentive from the start!

Amazing!

Batistuta aims towards the Argentinean defenders.

The goalie fails once again to catch the ball.

- The Bolivian defense is weak. - Terrible!

Good for Ayala. He was there and he moved,

making the Bolivians desperate and disorganized.

Take the first tray out now.

Okay.

You know, where the transvestite hookers are,

on the corner of Charcas and Nicaragua Streets.

Charcas and Nicaragua? They're parallel.

Put the sausages on the grill now.

Okay.

They're in Palermo Viejo, you know where I mean?

The area with Central American street names, like Peru.

But Peru is in South America.

I don 't understand.

Bring me a coffee.

Yes, sir.

Why don 't you bring me the city map?

The clock is ten minutes late.

Reset it.

Did you see your daughters?

- They're doing great. - Really?

They're fine.

How's it going with your wife?

It's okay.

Really? Good.

Remember the day I got drunk?

- Yes, Tuesday. - How embarrassing!

I went to confront her at home.

I yelled : "Dump that asshole!"

"Stop fucking him."

What did she say?

She blew me off.

You idiot!

Thanks.

Anything else, sir?

Not right now.

Hello.

Listen, Rosa...

You start at 8, not when you feel like coming in.

I overslept.

When I have to pay the rent, I can 't give any excuses.

And you get paid every day,

whether you work or not.

I don 't mind working late Saturdays and I don 't get overtime.

But that was the deal.

So, if you don 't like it, you know where the door is.

All right.

- Got it? - Yes.

Now, go get everything together for the lunch rush.

Hello.

Two croissants and a coffee with milk.

- Right away. - Thank you.

- What's up? - How's it going?

I didn 't think I'd see you.

Give Marcelo a coffee with milk.

- Got the time? - You got a watch.

Yes, but it works like shit.

There's one here.

They fucked it up, I can't tell what time it is.

It's 10:30.

Take care of the tables. He's got the grill.

Okay, and at lunchtime?

- What about lunchtime? - What do we do?

We'll do the same as always.

Leaving already?

No, not yet.

I'm going to the car dealer at 11 :30.

It took me 2 hours yesterday.

Thanks.

Is Rosita doing well?

I saw her along the way, so I gave her a lift.

They screwed me over yesterday. They said no.

- They said no? - Yeah.

I'll see if...

I'll have to get a lawyer. I know one.

I've got to hold on 'til the trial.

I'll pay when I get the settlement.

They're assholes!

They're assholes, man ! Those Uruguayans are assholes.

My old lady is Uruguayan.

I go there a lot.

But these are real assholes, man !

They'll gyp me. They're capable of anything.

There are assholes everywhere,

in the USA, in Russia...

And even in Cuba.

The ones that are fucking with me are Uruguayan.

Cool down, it'll be all right.

Yeah, it'll be okay.

Cool, man !

Stay cool.

Can I borrow your map?

What for?

To find a street in Palermo Viejo.

It's in the car. I'll get it.

- Want me to get it? - No, I will.

I said I'd get it, so I'll get it.

You have a great car but no maps, huh?

Has anyone been hit yet?

No, but it'll happen soon.

I heard you got another car.

They gave me a Duna.

Cool, did you give yours back?

Yeah, I don't owe any more money on it.

If Oso finds out, he'll be pissed.

Why, he's got problems?

It's not easy for him.

He's in trouble.

- Still snorting? - A little bit.

Sometimes.

- Here, man. - Thanks.

I'll give it back.

He doesn't even have a map!

I'm outta here.

Okay.

- Can I have the remote control? - Here.

Thanks.

Thank you very much.

- Bye. - See you later.

Are you coming to see the match tonight?

It never starts on time.

I might.

- What's up? - Wash the cups!

- Where's the remote? - Over there.

- Can you make me a coffee? - No problem.

Did you wash it?

Are you okay?

- Are you using that? - Yes, but you can have it.

What are you selling?

Not much...

A little flashlight...

Scissors... You could keep them in your taxi.

I have some already.

Do you have Post-its

to stick on the window?

I don 't have any left.

- Here? - No, over there.

- I'll bring it. - Thanks.

I'll get some next week.

Get two packs for me.

I don 't have any left.

Could I have some sugar? One more.

Thanks.

Oso...

Should I put that on your tab?

Yes please. Can I pay later?

I'm in deep shit, I'm broke.

You already owe me 200 pesos.

Hey man,

can you give me a light?

I can give you...

Here, 20 pesos to start with.

I'll pay you as soon as I win my lawsuit.

Yeah, but my patience has a limit.

Stop fucking around, half-breed.

Okay, no problem.

Thanks, man.

- Hey, Mr. Enrique... - What?

The guy wants to pay yesterday's and today's bills.

- What did he have? - A coffee.

I'll bring him the bill.

Listen...

See those two guys there?

If they don't order anything, tell them to leave.

Tell them it's late.

Sir...

You'll have to leave if you don't order anything.

Sir...

You have to leave.

Don't touch me, motherfucker!

You have to leave.

Don 't touch me, nigger!

Son of a bitch !

Come on, nigger!

Fucking nigger!

- Come here! - Come on !

Pussy!

This too?

Yes, charge me for everything.

Let's see... you owe 4.50...

28.40.

Just give me 28 pesos.

I'm going back to Cordoba next week.

Really, again?

I'm going to live with my mother.

Why?

There's nothing here, no work.

Yeah, there's nothing, it's a disaster.

So, you got a new employee?

Why?

Because I was looking for a job.

You didn't tell me, how was I supposed to know?

You shouldn't forget about your countrymen.

I haven 't forgotten about my countrymen.

Give me the rag.

Is everything OK?

Yeah, but there's a lot of work.

Do you want to grab a bite?

We'll eat later, when it's calmer.

Okay.

Is it always like this?

Yeah, but it's worse when there's a game or a fight on TV.

Take a break, go eat.

Thanks, Freddy.

You 're welcome.

How long have you been working here?

About a year.

And how long have you been here, in Buenos Aires?

My mother's Argentine,

I was born in Paraguay.

My father is Paraguayan.

I came here about 4 years ago.

And you, when did you come?

I got here last week.

My wife and my three little girls stayed over there.

But I want to bring them here later on.

Did you come alone?

Yes. Life is hard over there.

Things are hard here too, you know.

It's not that great.

Yes, but at least you can...

eat and earn a living.

Have you ever been here before?

Never, and I never thought I'd come.

I've wanted to leave ever since I got here.

So why are you staying?

When the other cook was here,

we shared the tips

from the tables and the counter.

This is what I made from the tables today.

I left the bill, is that okay?

Fine.

- What will it be? - A coffee.

Mr. Enrique, can I take a break?

I need five minutes to call home, is that okay with you?

Sugar or sweetener?

Sugar.

Help yourself.

Be quick, we have to cook for tonight's fight.

Okay, Mr. Enrique.

Can you give me a 10-peso advance?

And you 'll pay me the rest tonight.

Here... Where are you going to call from?

Isn 't there a payphone here?

No, go around the corner, straight ahead, and then turn right...

65 Junin Street...

There's a guy, about 40, by the door...

It's a house with a long hallway.

Go all the way back.

Drop my name, they'll give you a deal on the call.

"Mr. Enrique"?

Yeah, just go!

Do you want to make a call?

Yes, I'd like to call Bolivia. Can l?

Wait a minute.

The guy from the restaurant sent me.

He gave me your address.

Rodolfo!

Yeah?

He's going to call Peru.

No, Bolivia, La Paz.

How much do I owe you?

Let's see, you owe me...

8 pesos.

Don 't you have any change?

- I'll be by the door. - Right.

Here's your change.

See you later.

Where did you say you were calling?

Bolivia, La Paz.

Write down the number.

Here it is.

Wait there. The phone will ring.

The thing is...

I only have ten pesos.

Could you tell me about how long I can talk?

How long can I talk?

About 5 minutes, I'll tell you when.

- Should I wait? - Wait a minute, I'll dial.

Okay.

Do I answer?

- It's for you, man. Pick it up. - Okay.

Anita, how are you?

It's me, Freddy, calling from Buenos Aires!

I'm doing all right. How is everyone there?

Yes, I'm working in a restaurant.

Tell everyone I'm working in a restaurant.

Listen, I don 't have a lot of time,

and I don 't have much money.

Yes, I want to talk to Fanny...

And to my babies.

Please hurry.

Sweetie pie! How are you, Anita?

My sugar plum! How are you?

Are you doing your homework?

Are you being a bad girl?

Fine... Yes...

I got presents for you.

I'll bring them to you when we see each other.

Put mommy on the phone.

I'm being a good boy.

Be a good girl.

Give me your mom. Hurry up!

Quick, quick!

Fanny, how are you?

You're worried? No, don't worry, I'm fine.

Don't worry about me, I'm fine.

Yeah, I'm working now.

In a restaurant.

I'm working in a restaurant, as a cook.

Please, don 't cry, I'm fine.

In a restaurant, as a cook.

I'm living in a hotel. It's not too expensive.

Tyson and Holyfield are in the ring.

They're staring each other down.

They're waiting for the bell to ring.

The fight is about to begin.

Live from Las Vegas, the ultimate fight for the end of this century.

An upper-cut from Holyfield and Tyson goes down !

Oso, how's it going?

So-so. What's up with you?

I'm in deep shit.

What's wrong?

Remember when I fought with my wife?

Her lawyer is keeping me away from my girls.

Still the same old story? Give it a rest.

It's the only thing you got, man...

your kids.

- Can I wash my hands? - Yes, sorry.

And what's up with your car?

I'm fucked.

They're gonna screw me.

- Really? - Yeah.

I don't know what to do.

They screwed you over?

They got me, man.

I don 't know. How did you get your car?

Remember my old R12?

I changed it right away.

I owed a couple of payments to those gypsies from Liniers...

But nothing happened. Everything's okay.

- Do you get along with those guys? - Yeah.

Will you come with me to see what we can do?

Come on, we'll talk.

Go ahead. I'll be right there.

Make me a sausage sandwich.

Who is it for?

- For Oso. - Don 't make it.

Okay.

- How much is it? - What did you have?

Five pesos.

Enrique told me not to make you one.

Do you have any sandwiches left?

Why did Rosa tell me that there weren't any left?

Make me one, okay?

Didn't I tell you not to make him one?

You told Rosa.

I'm telling you now : don't make him one.

Okay, cool.

What's up with that, Enrique?

We agreed that I could pay Monday.

I have that down, but Marcelo has to pay.

And that's it for today.

Did I ever refuse to pay?

Listen, you 've got your problems,

and I've got mine.

Why do you tell your staff not to serve me?

Why don 't you ask me for the food?

Okay, man.

How much is a sandwich?

- One peso. - Tell your cook to make me one.

Okay, make him one.

Make it well-done.

Are you deaf or just stupid? I said "well-done"!

I said okay.

What are you mumbling?

I was taught to ask for things politely.

What are you saying?

That you should ask

politely and with respect.

Politely and with respect...

Here's what I owe.

You need a lift?

No, that's okay.

I'm going to Ramos Mejia, do you want to come?

No thanks, another time.

Bye, Freddy!

Here...

Here's the rest of your pay : 5 pesos.

- See you tomorrow at 7. - Okay.

Hello, sir.

Police! Against the wall!

Put your bag on the ground.

Search it!

- You were...? - Nearby.

Turn around.

Unzip your jacket.

So, where are you coming from?

Nearby.

- Where? - Nearby.

Nearby where?

About 3 blocks away.

What are you doing here?

Just passing by.

Where to?

To see a relative. Just visiting.

Turn around!

Where are your papers?

- Here are my immigration papers. - What's this?

Is this your l.D.?

Yes, this is my l.D.

Freddy...

Do you work?

You can't work if you're not legal.

You know you could go to jail if you do.

- Are you on vacation? - No, just visiting family.

Speak slowly and clearly.

I'm just passing through.

Where to?

I just came to see a relative.

- What the fuck is in there? - Not much.

If I see you again, I'll throw you in jail.

- Got it? - Got it.

Hello.

Can I have a coffee, please?

- How much is it? - One peso.

Here you go. Thanks.