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Children! You're still here!

It's late. Go home.

No, not yet!

Come on. Now.

Goodbye father Basilio. - Bye.

See you tomorrow. - Okay, bye.

You live far away. Be careful, don't stop on the road.

Go straight home. - Yes.

Nice car. - Yes, yes. Nice!

I wonder who it belongs to?

It's got a radio.

I wonder how fast it goes?

And a cassette player.

Hans. Hans.

Quick, let's hurry up.

Their stepfather, the tractor driver, will only call the police later.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I thought I was clear enough.

We're talking about the dirtiest, most illicit trade since slavery.

I still don't understand.

Then I'll explain more clearly...

Your organisation buys children from poor families just to exploit them.

As thieves, beggars, prostitutes...

Or to steal their organs for illegal transplants.

You think I'm involved in all of this?

You clearly don't have any proof, otherwise you'd have arrested me.

Yes, it's true.

I don't have any proof. For now!

This is all very upsetting...

For a poor sick woman like me.

Maybe because God has all the proof that I don't have.

Now go.

Do you realise what you're accusing me of?

And I don't... - You, what?

Are you accusing me of slander?

Are you looking for publicity for your sordid activities?

I repeat. I have nothing to do with this!

I'm more than convinced I'll be able to prove the opposite.

Now go. Get out of here!

I can't breathe in here. Go away!

How do I have to tell you? Get out.

Out of here.

I'm Silvia. - Silvia?

Silvia Ruiz.

You can't imagine how happy I am to see you.

Have a seat.

You know, the last time I saw you...

You were drinking milk from a big baby bottle.

You've certainly changed.

You know, your father and I, we were good friends.

Then he left the police force, and we lost contact.

He told me about all the things you used to get up to.

It was those stories that persuaded me to join the force.

And here I am! - Okay, I'll show you your office.

This way I can introduce you to your colleagues.

Just let me sort this out. - Is it about that woman who just left?

She was very beautiful.

You're half Brazilian...

So you should know that the most poisonous snakes...

...are always the ones with the most beautiful colours.

Where are we going? - Somewhere you'll really like.

Your stepfather will come and get you later.

He won't come, he doesn't like us. - Don't worry, you'll like it here.

We're ready. Shall we bring in the donors?

Okay. - We must be quick.

Our patient cannot wait much longer.

I'm worried he won't make it. The usual problems with circulation.

Yes? - You have my full collaboration.

But I'm not assuming any responsibility. -More.

Take it.

We're ready. Let's proceed.

Okay

Scalpel.

Pincers.

Thank you.

Hold it open.

Two pincers, and the other scalpel.

My doubts were well founded.

Don't worry.

Quick, the solution.

Hurry up.

Thank you.

Stop.

It will take two hours.

We need to warn Solange's people we need to get rid of those two kids.

I've already warned them. They'll be here on time.

Okay, but let's hope they don't cause any problems.

Increase the drip. Get a move on!

Don't be nervous, it's all proceeding as planned.

Yes, yes. Of course.

It's my conscience that isn't proceeding as planned.

Blame the drink, if you didn't have that bad habit...

You could've worked in a hospital, you'd be chief surgeon by now.

Don't talk to me like that, I have a lot more experience than you.

Is that why they struck you off the medical register?

He's ready to be stitched up.

What the hell are they doing? - They've finished.

There's something wrong with the defibrillator.

I'll call the technician. - I want the results ready for analysis.

Yes, of course.

Cover his face.

Again? They could at least save us the trouble of burying them.

What are you doing? Did you cover him?

It's not nice to look at them, I'll never get used to it.

Damn! - What is it now?

He moved. I saw him.

You tell him, Stanko.

They're really dead.

Come on. Try to hurry up.

Listen, come back later and put a layer of cement on top.

Very well, I'll take care of it.

Come on. I'll accompany you.

Mario, I'm going home now.

Try to be quick, and don't leave a mess.

Preparing something nice for us today?

I'm going into the city.

Try not to talk too much, it's bad for you.

Not again.

Stop.

...and please extend our gracious... Etc, etc.

Lina, type this up then reply to all the others in the same manner.

Be quick, and when you've replied to all the others bring me the copies to sign.

Lina, these letters must be sent today.

Who's there?

No. Go away.

Enough!

Go away from here.

No, it can't be real.

Go away.

Away from here.

Go away.

It's not real.

You were looking for me? - Yes.

Do you remember the woman who was here the day you arrived?

Of course. She was hard to forget.

She fell in her swimming pool and drowned.

Evidently God's justice is faster than ours.

But something's puzzling me...

You know, she was a very wealthy lady...

With a husband much younger than her.

Two children were kidnapped in this area a while ago.

They lived with their stepfather who died recently in an accident.

What I want you to do...

...is to find out if there's something more to this.

I'll start immediately. - Bill.

Come in. This is Bill, he'll help you.

Don't trust those people. - Don't worry, I'll keep my eyes open.

Okay

The chief is convinced that woman was trafficking children.

Yes, he told me. But he need proof.

There's definitely something fishy going on...

But it's not easy getting proof.

You don't talk much. - I prefer to think.

Fine, then I'm the brawn and you're the brains.

Did you really graduate with honors? - Yes, it's true.

I got a maximum score. - I just did basic training...

The legal terms were confusing. - I studied law.

Who are you? - Police.

Police? But...

I want to speak to all the people who were present when she died.

Bill, have a look at the pool. - Okay, boss.

"Away from here."

She was very sick, she had a steel girdle and she used a walking stick.

The weight of the girdle must have prevented her from calling for help.

The girdle pulled her down. - Yes, perhaps.

She lived here with us.

So we could take care of her, look after her.

Excuse me, Silvia.

Listen to this, I found it by the pool.

It was still switched on. It seems interesting.

Listen to it.

"Lina, these letters must be sent today."

"Who's there?"

"Stop".

"No, it can't be real."

"Go away from here."

"It's not real".

It's some kind of joke. A stupid joke!

I wouldn't call it a joke. That woman, your wife, is dead.

Take it back to the office. - Are we going to stay here?

Yes, bring my bag, it's in the car.

Do you have any idea about the identities of those two children?

Hans.

Okay, you can go. Wait next door.

No, not you. Sit down.

Please.

I searched our computer for information before coming here...

You can imagine what kind of information I found.

My wife may have had a debatable past.

But now, in those conditions... - Debatable?

What is there to debate about a woman who exploited children?

She sold them like people used to sell slaves.

And this wasn't in the past, she was still implicated in this sordid business.

But you're talking about a dead person.

Yes, but I'm talking about when she was alive.

And even if her death may seem like an accident...

It happened in suspicious circumstances.

So I'm staying here and you'll have to put up with me.

Don't talk nonsense.

What the hell is going on? - Anna's being hysterical.

Let's go.

That's enough. Calm down.

What's wrong? Have you gone mad?

Calm down. Come on, relax.

It's nothing. - They're back for revenge.

They're... - What are you talking about?

You see, you don't know what's been happening...

Katia, Solange's associate, was involved in organ transplants...

And Bruce, the tractor driver...

He sold children, including his own two kids.

Now they're dead.

They say it was to save someone else's life.

Yes, we have some scruples, that's true...

But we're not responsible, we only buried them.

Jim and Dustin kidnapped them, the two pork farmers.

We had nothing to do with it.

But we knew, we kept quiet.

Solange knew Hansel and Gretel, and she saw them before they died.

What are you talking about? If the children were already dead?

Perhaps someone else did it, but certainly not those two.

Have you found them? Find them.

They must be here.

Anyone there? - No, no one.

Anna.

What's wrong?

The children. - Mario, what happened?

The children! It's them... There.

There.

He just said, "The children". Those damned children.

Those children again. Did you see them?

No, he was alone when we found him.

He was already dead, but he had a heart condition.

Yes, it's true. We didn't see anyone.

We heard that song.

You're not telling me that song has the power to kill people?

Even if they have a heart condition? - Sure, you're absolutely right.

A drink? - No thanks.

It seems like you and your friends are the only heirs to her fortune.

Poor Solange, we loved her so much.

We were the only people she could trust. - We're talking about millions of dollars.

There are people who have been killed for a lot less.

You can't insinuate that, I could charge you with slander.

I won't stop you.

Seeing as how you've decided to stay here...

You'll have reason to believe us.

Stanko, our best room for the lady.

The room I'm in now is fine.

Wait.

To protect Solange?

Do you think that policewoman has the right to stay here?

I don't like her being here.

I don't mind, because this way she'll see we didn't kill Solange or Mario.

Right, but I'd have been more than happy to kill Solange.

But now that she's finally out of the way...

We don't have to hide any more.

We're rich now.

And I have no intention of dying in the countryside.

Just don't do anything foolish, if she finds out about us...

Nothing will persuade her that we had nothing to do with Solange's death.

I prepared her room but she wanted to stay in the room Solange worked in.

She's examining everything. Shouldn't we try to stop her?

We can't. Do you want to be arrested?

Let her look, there's nothing compromising in the house.

Then I'm going to the stables. Now that Mario's dead...

Someone needs to take care of the horses.

Sure.

What do you want? Go away.

Away. Away!

Get back.

Help me. Help me!

Help me. Help me!

I told you everything I know. Believe me...

I only found out about those kids after they were dead.

It's horrible. You should all be killed.

It's all you deserve. God forgive me for what I've said.

But you aren't human beings, you're wild animals.

But that's exactly what those kids are going to do.

You've seen it. They're killing us.

They're going to kill us one by one. Everyone.

First it was their stepfather, then Mario, Solange...

They won't leave anyone alive.

I still hope we can avoid it.

But how could you do something so horrendous?

You treated those children like dogs.

How can you kill someone like that? It's absurd!

I loved Mario, my husband. I loved him so much.

I let them do it because I didn't want to lose him.

I want to know how many children they killed? Tell me.

I don't know.

But you must know where they were buried?

No.

Okay, you can go.

My God, what a horrendous story.

How did you get in?

Who are you?

You're the children they killed.

They shouldn't have done it. They were naughty.

But you don't need to get revenge, I'm here to punish them.

And they'll pay. They've been naughty.

They killed other children as well, and I'll send them to prison.

Is that understood? No revenge.

You shouldn't seek revenge.

What am I doing?

Please don't! - Leave me alone.

What are you going to do? - Let go of me.

What's going on? - Can't you hear them?

I'm going to look for them... And get rid of them.

Give it to me. - No way.

I'm going to find them, and I have to find Stanko.

He's disappeared and I want to know where he is.

How long has he been missing?

A while now. He said he was going to check the horses.

And I haven't seen him since.

Come with me now. But get a torch first...

And leave that rifle here, it won't do you any good.

Don't go, they'll kill you. - Don't be stupid.

I don't believe in ghosts, I've had enough...

I want to challenge them, I want to see if those bastards can kill me as well.

And if there's some fool amongst us who wants to kill us...

They'll have to face me.

Stanko's pistol.

Damn it. They killed Stanko.

Then he wasn't the killer.

Evidently not.

Go back home. Call the police.

What? I have to go alone?

But you have rifle! Hurry.

When will the police arrive?

They should be here soon. - And what will you tell them?

Do you know? - Yes...

But I don't think they'll believe me.

I'll make some coffee. I won't be long.

It's you again. It's impossible!

Go away.

I smell gas.

All of us. All of us.

They'll kill all of us.

Who could've done this to her?

There's no one here, the window was closed from the inside.

I opened it. - My God!

No, Fred.

No, lady. I'm no visionary...

And the inspector knows I'm not being hysterical.

So what should I put in my report?

That the killers were ghosts?

Murdered by these delinquents some time in the past?

Do you think I won't be showered in ridicule?

You can archive them as accidental deaths.

Five accidental deaths in two days?

And all five in the same place?

No, Silvia. It doesn't hold up.

And it's still not over, I believe there will be more deaths.

And once again, right in front of the police.

Who do you think the next victims will be?

Any one of them, Fred, Lynn...

And everyone who participated in the murders of those children.

You say you saw that boy, is that right?

I think your imagination is playing tricks on you.

Finally, something sensible.

Yes, sure, I imagined seeing that boy...

My imagination might have played tricks on me...

But this doesn't mean they don't exist.

They existed and they suffered.

And they were killed like animals.

Listen...

Am I mistaken or are you supporting these killers?

Admitting that the children committed those murders.

I support logic. But you only know the law...

And it often makes mistakes. - Silvia!

Let me finish.

The law, I mean the bumf that you're part of...

ls often devoid of logic.

But your law often lets monsters go free.

Child traffickers, slave traders, brutes.

The law cautions them then they're free to do it all over again.

That's enough. Inspector, get to work.

And keep the entire property under strict surveillance...

Preferably with officers who don't believe in ghosts and witches.

Yes, sir. - Try to use your brain...

Because this killer can and must be caught.

Our prestige is at stake.

What is it?

What does it mean?

It must be your imagination, or the children are singing.

Tell them to stop. They'll obey the law.

Have you seen anyone? - No, no sir...

Just that nursery rhyme.

First it came from over there, then from over there.

Remember what I said, the killer is here and we must find him.

Yes, sir.

Damn it! What's going on?

What does it mean? What happened?

They're all flat. - And you didn't see a thing!

I never left my post. - Okay, it's nothing.

Take my car. I'll take care of this.

Did the children do this? - Don't patronize me.

I've asked someone to help me, they'll be here tomorrow.

Who?

The chaplain from the police academy, surprised?

Come in.

Well? What's wrong?

Never seen a woman before?

Don't get excited.

I don't like men.

So you know what to do? - Find Solange's treasure.

Are you sure it's there? - I know what I'm talking about.

Why did she keep it at home? - Yes, it has to be here.

Solange didn't trust the banks. -It's crazy keeping all that money at home.

You're not paid to think. You must listen and obey.

Solange wanted everything close by. - Yes, but it's a big house.

Right. - But you know it well...

You worked there.

Besides, I don't want those parasites to get their share.

It won't be easy.

Life's never been easy. Search everywhere.

And if it really is necessary...

Get one of those sons of bitches to tell you where it is.

It won't be the first time you've killed someone.

And what's in it for us? - I'll think of something.

You're still on the payroll. Go.

And get to work. Earn your pay.

I understand.

What are you doing here? How did you get in?

What do you want?

Go away.

Don't fool yourself, you might not believe me...

But it's just like I told the chief. - I found it all quite amusing...

Did you see his face? - But when I tell you the kids did it...

You tell me I'm crazy.

Or, seeing as my mother is Brazilian...

You'll think of Macumba. That I'm a possessed.

Come on, Silvia, please don't be like this.

And smile.

You remind me of my daughter when you smile...

And I can believe everything you say.

Smile. Smile, that's an order.

That's better.

I'm sorry, but this is how I am...

When I'm sure of something nothing can get in my way.

I understand.

But I've been a cop a lot longer than you...

And I've seen a lot of cases very similar to this one.

Where supernatural forces seemed to be at work.

But if you eliminate the supernatural, the parapsychology...

There's only one thing left.

Because all crimes share the same motive...

Desire, jealousy, hate and revenge.

And very often, madness.

Ron, I saw those kids. - I'm sure you did.

I never doubted you, I respect you.

You must believe me.

But have you asked who they are? Let's say they aren't ghosts...

But real children.

And that they're being used to distract us from the truth.

They appeared in my room and the door was locked.

You're a smart woman and I'm sure you'll solve this case...

Even without resorting to the supernatural...

Or with the help of a medium, okay? - Okay.

That's better.

I'm going to organize the guard duty for tonight.

Well? Is it all quiet?

It's crawling with cops. They're everywhere.

It's like someone else died in that house.

This makes things difficult. - Impossible, I'd say.

At least until the cops go. - Then what do we do?

She'll let us know when they're leaving.

Hurry up. - I'm coming.

But I don't like this. - Stop thinking about those kids.

Easy for you to say. It's given me such a fright.

Drink some of this.

Wait. Wait.

Have some more.

What if they really did come back? I can't take this any more.

It's all rubbish.

God, no! It's them.

We want to leave this cursed house.

Impossible. Not for now, at least.

But they'll kill us! I can feel it.

I understand, but it's not down to me.

I'm only here to find out the truth.

The police will increase their patrols tonight...

They're already here.

There's something I wanted to ask you...

Have you done any work on the stables recently?

The stables? I don't know.

There's a layer of cement on the floor, it looks recent.

I don't know. There's no point asking me...

I've never concerned myself with these things.

Okay, let's eat something. I'll take care of it.

Why? I can't eat anything.

Was Solange in charge of the organisation?

I don't know, I was only her secretary.

I only dealt with the mail.

And I assure you there was nothing compromising in the letters.

It's strange you never understood?

I worked here because the pay was good.

To be honest, I also stayed here because...

Because you're clearly in love with Fred...

And it can't have been hard for you to replace his wife.

Okay, but you're not going to tell me it's a crime to sleep with a married man?

Adultery isn't punishable by law but it is considered a means to get a divorce.

This could bring us to a consideration...

This divorce would've hung you and Fred out to dry.

So Solange was getting in the way.

Have you ever looked at it that way?

This is absurd. It's like you enjoy tormenting us.

And you don't give a damn that we're all dying, one after another.

I was expecting you.

Why are you sending us away? - No, I don't want to send you away.

I just want you to rest in peace.

We didn't kill those people.

Seven people have died, but more will follow.

We will find peace after everyone has been punished...

They'll get what they deserve.

Halt. Sorry, I didn't realise it was you.

Hi, Billy. What were those sirens for?

Didn't you hear? Two pork farmers were found dead...

They worked for Solange.

Okay, I'll see you around. - I'll let them know you're coming.

It's full of cops around here, and they're nervous.

Do you hear that? Do you really think those kids did all this?

Yes.

Don't be afraid, they won't hurt you.

Silvia is coming. Let her through.

I've decided. - What?

I'll tell them everything. About Solange...

I want to get if off my chest. I've had enough...

I can't stay here any longer.

I'll confess all of Solange's crimes and say I wasn't involved.

They'll believe me because I never made any money.

You can't! It's crazy, believe me.

It would be an act of lunacy.

Solange's associates would never forgive you.

Don't worry, we'll run away.

We can go anywhere if we find Solange's treasure.

We'll discuss it tomorrow.

I want you.

You're right. We'll leave.

We'll start a new life, but we need Solange's gold.

No one will find us.

Not even those two brats.

Don't worry, I'm not leaving.

No, I'll never leave you.

I'm just going to have a shower, then I'm coming back to bed.

Call an ambulance. - Okay, Silvia.

Can you hear me? Over.

I hear you, Pat. Anything new?

They've taken the woman's body away.

The guards have changed shift, everything seems calm now.

Why don't you try?

Yes, of course.

It's all quiet.

Watch out! The kids are here.

Let's get out of here.

What is that song? - It's them, the kids.

Why do those damned kids need to sing?

Do you recognise them?

It's them.

Another murder...

And everyone heard the kids, but no one saw them.

Unless this house... Yes, perhaps the house really is haunted.

Damn it! How is all this possible?

These things don't happen. - But they did.

Have forensics arrived? - Yes, they're already working.

But what do you expect them to find?

Where they buried those kids.

Please apologise to the captain when he arrives...

Because I really don't feel like listening to his bullshit today.

Did you see, father?

I was right.

Yes, and aside from the two children's bodies...

They found a lot of other bones.

God has nothing to do with this horrendous story.

Will your intervention be useful?

I'm not the village witch...

I've done all a priest can do...

I prayed for them.

Let them rest in peace.

I also asked the Lord to forgive the adults for their evil deeds.

Thanks for thinking of me. - Okay.

Goodbye, father.

I just heard that the clinic where they carried out the transplants has burnt down.

Really? - All the staff were killed.

Are these deaths are connected? - I'd say so.

Those kids... - No, call them ghosts.

Let's try to be practical. Fred is the only one still alive...

And he's just waiting around to enjoy his wife's money.

A good for nothing, but he doesn't seem like a killer.

Don't tell me she still believes in ghosts?

Excuse me, inspector. - Have you found him?

No, we haven't found him.

Keep looking. He can't be far.

Find him, even if you have to blow up the house.

And use the dogs to search the surrounding areas.

Yes, boss.

His disappearing act suggests we're on the right path.

He organized everything so he keep his wife's money to himself.

Anything but ghosts!

We can't find Fred.

Fred might be an asshole but he's no murderer.

I'm going to look around the old church...

I feel like a walk. - Okay, I'll come with you.

Are you coming with me? - I'd rather wait here.

Fred! - Don't be scared.

I won't hurt you. Just come with me.

Go out.

This way.

Move it.

Stay over there.

Come on, get up. Let's go.

You're making a terrible mistake.

I know what I'm doing. I want to get away from here.

I want to live. I don't want to die like the others.

But they haven't killed anyone, Solange, Lina, the others...

It was their fault they died.

Then you'll help me? I want to get away.

Tell your man to let us pass or I'll be forced to kill him.

Watch out.

Get him to stop. Tell him!

Bill, go back. Please don't follow me.

Everything's fine don't worry.

Again. - Everything's fine.

Come here.

If he gets any closer I'll kill him.

You have to find a car, and you're coming with me.

That way the police won't follow us.

You're not thinking straight. - Shut up.

Now you're going to do everything I say...

And when we're further away I'll let you go, I promise.

Come on. Move it.

Hurry.

Enough! - Just keep walking.

No. - Come on.

You'll never get away, I'm not moving from here.

Do you want to die? - Shoot me.

Keep walking or I'll kill you.

Kill me.

I don't want to die. I don't want to die.

You'll never get me. Go away.

Roy.

Yes. What is it?

Tell me, do you have any idea what a conscience is?

Why? You think I don't have one?

The children were their consciences...

Maybe they weren't ghosts but the consciences of those that died...

Inside of them. They were in their memories.

At least that's what it seemed like to them.

Solange and the others, they acted under the impulse of terror and remorse...

Their deaths were accidents. - I find this hypothesis very interesting.

That may be so. Perhaps it's true!

But I'm a police officer, what do I write in my report?

Can you imagine the captain's face when he reads this hypothesis?

Not only can I imagine it, but I'd pay to see it!

What will happen to this property now that Solange doesn't have any heirs?

Who'll get to enjoy all of this? - Perhaps the kids will get to enjoy it.

Goodbye, children. Rest in peace.