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LOVE FOR SALE

I got pregnant on a Sunday morning,

there was a dark blue wool blanket.

Mateus took me by the arm and said he'd make me the happiest person.

He gave me a CD with all my favorite songs.

He said he wanted to marry me,

or he'd die drowning.

HERE BEGINS IGUATU

Aunt Maria...

Hermila...

Auntie Maria is here.

Missed you, auntie...

Oh, my God!

I can hardly believe this is Mateus Junior.

He's beautiful.

He's the cutest thing, Hermila.

Mateus Tavares Ferreira Junior.

God almighty!

He's got his dad's eyes.

So cute.

He doesn't stop saying 'mama mama' all the time.

He really liked the bath,

but now I think he's hungry.

Yeah, he's hungry.

He was passing some gas, a lot of gas.

Look at auntie.

My darling! Mattie, Mattie,

look what an ugly aunt, ugly as sin.

Can you fix his bottle?

What bottle? Aren't you nursing him?

No, Granny.

So chubby, I thought he was breastfeeding.

No, my milk dried up.

Big breasts like those, he must have thought, "What jugs!"

Does he cry himself to sleep like this every night?

Yeah.

Sometimes I feel like leaving him in the woods and running off.

How was life in Sao Paulo?

It was good...

...except it was so expensive.

I couldn't take it there anymore,

so we decided to come back.

And these bangs, are they the fashion in Sao Paulo now?

My bangs...

You only dye the front?

I think Grandma's tired, isn't she?

I don't think she liked seeing me here.

Hey, girl, what kind of talk is that?!

She hadn't made food like that in ages.

Now she's looking through your baby pictures,

to see if Mateus takes after you.

What she didn't like is the way you ran off...

disappeared like you'd gone crazy...

didn't even say goodbye to me...

I was in love, auntie.

Yeah, in love...

and a shameless fool...

Biggest love in the world...

I'm fine.

Mateus Junior, too.

Aunt Maria came to pick us up, on her motorcycle.

I swear, really!

He cried on the trip.

But he's actually crying more now from the heat.

It's all a little strange to him.

He can't get used to it. If I can't, just imagine him.

Love you, too.

Miss you.

When are you coming?

Hi Neide.

Hey Hermila, how are you?

You're back, had a baby...

Little Mateus...

Right, Mateus...

Can you look after him, please?

Look, Celia, how pretty he is.

Do you like whisky, sir?

- What? - You like whisky?

Not me.

Want to enter a raffle on a bottle of whisky?

When's the drawing?

August 10th, on the Federal Lottery.

- That's GE... - ...nildo.

Genildo what?

Bezerra.

Your phone number?

The prize is a bottle of whisky. The drawing is August 10th.

- Here's my money. - Thanks, Neide.

Thanks.

Going out with your niece, Maria?

I just came for her to check out the new place.

Yeah, I know...

Hey, give me a sip.

Get stuck in your windpipe?

Big, but rotten!

You met my niece Hermila?

That's her?

This is Georgina Jessica.

Just Jessica.

Sorry, Jessica.

- Hey, you left a mark on the girl! - Sorry.

She doesn't leave a mark like that on me.

Pour me some beer!

- You look beautiful in pink. - Like it, Maria?

On you, I love anything!

You're wild today, Maria!

I'm going to check it out.

- Over where, girl? - There.

Your niece is pretty.

You're the pretty one. Come dance with me.

Hi, Joao.

Can I join you?

Sure.

You've changed.

So have you.

When'd you get into town?

A week ago.

Where's your man?

You mean, my husband?

He's arriving in a month.

You alone?

For the time being.

Hey Grandma!

What, Hermila?!

We're out of tomatoes.

We're out of tomatoes...

we're out of everything in this house.

Mateus said he was going to send some money.

How so?

While he's waiting to bring the CD dubbing machine.

What dubbing machine?

We're thinking of setting up a stand downtown

to sell CDs, DVDs, and also videogames.

Right.

A bunch of guys, just hanging out.

Hi Celeste. It's Hermila. Everything okay?

Is Mateus there?

OK. I'll try again later.

That's fine.

Did you get through to him?

Let's see if mommy's off the phone. Come on.

Good evening.

What time is the bus due from Sao Paulo?

It's due around 8:30, but it might be running late this time of night.

And if it's late, how late do you think?

About 15 minutes, half an hour.

I'll have a soda, please.

- Everybody off the bus? - Yeah.

You following me?

Just a little.

I saw you at the bus station and thought you were leaving again.

Didn't I tell you I was back to stay?

Seeing is believing.

Where you headed?

Home.

Want a ride?

Only if you buy a ticket for my whisky raffle.

Where is it?

Right here.

How much?

R$ 2 reals.

Expensive raffle!

So, you in or not?

If you hop on, I'll buy ten.

You coming or not?

Let's go!

Where's the cash?

Right here.

Wait a second, I'm wearing a skirt.

Let me tell you something...

What?

You actually look cuter with the new hairdo.

Strange but beautiful.

How come? He moved?

To where?

He's not coming here?

If he shows up, tell him I miss him like crazy.

Tell him that I love him, OK?

But he...

OK, Celeste.

Bye.

Mateus vanished.

Who said so?

One of our roommates in Sao Paulo.

See what a little rascal?

You see?

Look what a beautiful boy!

Hey little fellow!

It took you long enough to come meet me, boy!

I was waiting for Mateus to arrive.

He looks a little like him.

Some people say he takes after me.

Right...

What is this business, Hermila, you mean I've got a grandson now?

Want some coffee? - No, thanks.

You sure?

Here...

Grandma'll give it to you.

Here, little fellow.

You heard anything from him?

He's in Sao Paulo, right?

How do you know?

Reckoning...

I made a down payment on this refrigerator.

Mateus sent me the money two weeks ago.

You think it's fair for me to raise this child alone?

My son is only 20. Do you realize what that means?

Your son is an asshole.

First time I've ever seen a woman washing cars.

Hey, girl...

- Don't you want to talk to me? - Georgina...

Stop it.

You used to be more fun, more laid-back.

Have a drink to cheer up...

Relax, it's on the house.

- No Georgina... fucking shit. - I'm trying to help.

Yeah, big help. Scram!

The offer for the beer's no good anymore.

It's not polite to make fun of people.

We're going out tonight, but clean up your act,

cause I don't want a sourpuss around,

you hear?

How much?

R$5.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

You've been nothing but misery to me.

Come up here, Hermila!

- Come up, girl. - You crazy.

Come help me!

I ain't gonna cry no more!

Just to forget you. I ain't gonna cry no more!

You've been nothing but misery to me...

Enough karaoke.

- Let's go to Praca da Bandeira? - Let's go.

Come on.

- Hey, girlfriend! - My arm!

Take care of him today, Hermila. I have to go to work.

- Hi. - May I help you?

What's the farthest-away destination you sell?

How so, farthest away?

The place farthest away from here.

To Rio Grande do Sul, stopping in Porto Alegre and Pelotas.

How much?

R$ 454.50.

And before that, Santa Catarina?

We've got Joinville for R$ 386.50

and Itajai for R$ 396.50.

And before that?

Curitiba, R$ 315.

Could you write that down for me, please?

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

What are you doing around this barbecue place?

Having a little barbecue, right, dearie?

Georgina barbecue.

How old are you, Georgina?

22.

Do I look older or younger?

Older.

So, how old are you?

21.

But you look older... a lot older.

How much you make?

For what?

A trick.

For an hour?

An hour R$20...

For what?

For the works?

The works, what? Everything, all night long, full service?

I don't know, Hermila,

let's say 60, 70.

But then

you have to butt-fuck plus cuddle for the rest of the night.

Butt-fuck, really?

And cuddle. That makes it a relationship, doesn't it?!

You crazy!

Easy!

Wait a second!

My balls!

You're squeezing my balls!

I'm not letting go!

Buy my raffle!

What?!

What's your name, girl?

Suely.

I just started selling today. Come on, buy a ticket!

What's the prize?

A night in paradise.

I bought a bikini for Georgina.

Whoa!

I'm going to invite her to the beach, up in the capital, in Fortaleza.

Think she'll go?

Everybody likes the beach.

I'm hot to see her in a bikini, roasting in the sun.

I forgot to buy cigarettes. Hold on Hermila, be right back.

Hey, Assis,

a pack of cigarettes, please.

I'm gonna raffle myself, auntie.

You're what?

I'm gonna raffle myself, get rich,

and buy a house for me and Mateus Junior.

What kind of fucking whore's idea is that?

Whore nothing.

Whores screw everybody, I'm only gonna screw one guy.

I don't want to be a hooker. I don't want to be shit!

Mila?

Did I ever tell you I once tried to run away from Iguatu, too?

Must have been about 14.

Georgina?!

You sniffing nail polish remover?

Yeah... it's good.

Want some?

Drink it!

Drink it!

You dare me?

I dare you...

I dare you...

Aren't you gonna drink it?

R$15... up front.

No, R$15 is a lot.

I'll give you half now and the rest after I taste the goods.

- No way, cash only. - So count me out.

- Why? - I have to taste...

When you enter a raffle for whisky, you pay first.

Yeah, but I know the brand.

But this is a night in paradise... with me.

- I'm a doubting Thomas. - I'm right here.

I taste first...

- No way. - Then I'll pay the balance...

- So no deal. - I'm not selling tickets on credit.

I agree with her.

If a passenger says he'll pay you 50% down,

and the rest if he likes the way you drive.

- Would you take the offer? - No way.

If he pays and you crash, he'll want his money back.

I'm talking about a raffle, not about passengers...

You buying?

Hey, did you sell any?

- I did. - A lot of tickets?

Have a seat?

On this bench?

Stop fussing.

I'm exhausted.

How'd it go?

Sure is proud of herself, isn't she?

She's the Princess of the station.

The winning ticket!

Yes, this is the winning ticket!

Thanks.

Thanks.

Come back here later.

Bye everybody!

Joao...

Would you stick with me if I were a hooker?

What?

Would you stick with me if I were a whore?

You crazy?

I adore you, Hermila.

What nonsense!

Alright, forget about it.

This remote sucks.

Looks great!

Beautiful, isn't it?

I like it.

Me too.

A little tight around the bust?

No, it's fine, I'll take it.

Okay, looks great on you.

Come here, I need to speak with you in private.

What is it?

What the hell?

Your name's Suely, right?

I don't know any Suely. My name's Hermila.

Wait a second.

We've just started talking.

My brother-in-law bought a raffle ticket

from a half-blonde, half-kinky-haired whore. It's you, right?

My name's Hermila!

Hold on, you're not going anywhere!

I should have you arrested!

Yeah, you slut, I should have you arrested.

I've seen raffles on just about everything,

but never a whore.

If he wants to fuck me, that's his problem.

I should beat the shit out of you.

I'll rip your eyes out!

Come here.

It's good, right?

No, Mateus!

Came here!

Got a light?

Yeah.

You waiting for someone?

The market's closing up.

Hey, Flavio.

Hey, Ademir.

Want to buy a raffle ticket?

No, I never get lucky with drawings.

Everybody has his lucky day.

I won a crate of beer once.

So you're a winner, right?

It runs in the Federal Lottery in a week. I've sold lots of tickets!

You know how to sell!

How many tickets you want?

How many? Just one.

So?

Okay, but what's the prize?

A night in paradise.

What? Am I going to die?

No! A night in paradise, with me!

What's wrong?

Get lost!

- I'm not leaving. - Yes, you are! Out!

- You don't own the market! - Get out of here!

Stop it, Hermila. This is not going to work.

Don't be so hard-headed, Hermila! Cool it!

You have anything to tell me, girl?

I'm talking to you. You have anything to say for yourself?

Hey, girl!

Or do you think I don't know what's going on?

Come on, speak up!

The neighbors are all giving me dirty looks.

I'm talking to you.

Don't you have anything to tell me?

Well?

Get up, say something!

I was expecting anything from you, but not this!

You're going to scare the baby!

I never expected this from you!

Everybody's giving me dirty looks. And you?

Say something, Hermila!

Cat got your tongue?

Hey, girl, speak up!

You're out of this house today,

but not before you apologize to me, hear?

I want to hear it from you, understand?

Yes, I do. You're going to apologize to me, go on!

- No, I'm not. - Yes, you are!

- No, I'm not. - Yes, you are!

No.

Stop it!

My business is with Hermila!

You're going to apologize, cause you owe it to me.

Aren't I your grandmother?

Say it!

I'm sorry...

I told you not to look for me anymore, Joao.

I'm completely in the dark...

Am I supposed to call you Suely now?

No, Joao, I want you to disappear.

Is it still that Mateus?

Forget that asshole!

I wish Mateus would get run over by a big truck.

So what is it?

I don't know, Joao.

I'm going to buy this entire fucking raffle.

I'm going to buy the winning ticket on this shit.

Don't do this to me, Joao, please...

Georgina!

Hey Maria!

Come up!

Could you ask Hermila to come down for a second?

Okay, wait a second...

She's coming down.

Hi.

You alright?

Yeah.

Aren't you giving up on this raffle?

Everybody's saying you're going to get arrested, that it's pandering.

Nobody gets arrested for a raffle.

You're trying to scare me, aren't you?

No, Hermila, I mean it, hear?!

They're saying you can really go to jail.

I need money to get out of this town.

- You should come with me. - Christ, Hermila,

I wouldn't leave my mother for anything in this world.

Stop being so mad!

I'm afraid, auntie.

Help me!

I brought some of your clothes,

so you don't have to go around naked like this.

I stuck some raffle tickets in the bag, without your grandmother seeing it.

Your grandma can't even dream of such a thing.

God in heaven, Bruce Lee help me!

Your raffle's a hit.

All the men are hot for Hermila, and Hermila couldn't care less.

And my baby, how is he?

Back home. Crying and eating.

Your grandmother can't sleep.

Says she's waiting for you to come back.

Grandma!

What?

I need to tell you something.

Go ahead.

Come here.

What is it?

I have to go, grandma.

I've already bought my ticket.

I'm going to Porto Alegre,

where I have a friend from Sao Paulo.

She's living in Porto Alegre.

I left some money with Aunt Maria.

R$500, enough to help out here, plus buy a new fan.

I'll call you when I get there, cause it's a long trip.

Later I'll come get you and Aunt Maria to live with me.

The money from the raffle will help me take care of Mateus Junior

while I figure out what I want to do.

I've got to go, grandma.

Trust me?

Is that what you want?

But, please,

leave Mateus with me.

Easy now, he's coming!

It's all going to work out.

Why didn't you say we meet at the Veneza Station?

Cause here is close to the motel, Hermila.

Does he have a nice voice?

A man's voice.

That's all.

Jesus!

I like it like that...

- I'm gonna take off your clothes. - Go ahead.

Turn out the light.

Easy, stand here a while for me.

Come here.

Stand right here.

Just like that for a little.

Let me take off your pants.

No. Go down a little first.

Like that.

Do a little turn for me.

Take off your pants.

Easy, girl.

Take it slow, take it slow.

Everybody is nervous here...

Have a drink.

Wait.

We've got all night.

Dance a little for me.

I want you to dance a little for me.

Right there.

Do it, girl.

So, Suely, where you headed?

Where should I let you off?

Let me wash your neck.

What's wrong?

You want out?

How's the salt?

Okay for you?

Fine.

Delicious, grandma.

It's sticky, but it tastes good.

HERE BEGINS THE LONGING FOR IGUATU