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So many things happened nobody cared for him.

In the middle of the summer one day he disappeared.

We never looked for him.

My name is Sam Moskowicz Fernandez.

I'm 16.

I bet you are wondering why I drive this monster car.

It's my mom's.

She's away on one of her eternal business trips.

Shut up, please.

Why won't you tell us where we're going?

If you don't trust me,

get out and walk home.

You fools, just shup up.

You're the boss, daddy.

I need to pee and I'm not kidding.

Why did we bring this couch? I don't get it.

This might be why I can't speak Spanish that well.

Is it "el" poem or "la" poem?

Is it "el" shit or "la" shit?

I have no idea.

We're here.

"Private property. No trespassing".

Where are we?

Get out. We're here.

Hello, house!

Come on!

How did you find this place?

The summer had a really good start.

It was so green and bright.

We were like animals in the forest.

We seemed free...

but what we really needed was a safe place to hide.

This is the place I chose.

I wanted it to be our paradise...

...where nobody could find us.

How could I know it would totally change our lives?

"Look honey, without English, you're screwed".

Daniela, the one dancing with me, is Chilean, Chilean.

So is Isabel...

Always dressed in black. She's dancing with Mike.

We were great friends, but we had too many secrets.

Secrets we kept from each other...

...and secrets we kept from ourselves.

Those are all the letters, ma'am.

(Thanks Emita, what would I do without you)?

(Take care of my Sammy.)

You know I do.

Hang on, hejust got home.

(How is my sweetie)?

When are you coming home?

(lt depends on a meeting I have with some bankers).

I miss you. Come home soon.

(I'm glad you miss me).

I'm your son, right?

(Of course, and I love you very much).

(When I return I'll make you delicious pancakes).

You always say you're coming home, and you never do.

(Don't be melodramatic).

(People are waiting for me).

(I have to hang up).

(I adore you).

It's always the same with you.

You and dad are identical.

You think I was born an adult and don't need you.

(Don't hang up like that).

(Respect your mother. I'm here working).

(I'd be happy sunbathing).

(You have a nanny who loves you and takes care of you).

(I'm here, I have no alternative).

(Don't give me a hard time.)

(Let's not fight. Goodbye, honey.)

What are you up to?

Nothing. Some movies.

Are you hungry?

Let's play dominoes to cheer you up.

Is that my mom's dress?

Yes.

These are her shoes too.

You're so big.

I'm not going to let you grow anymore.

If I do, you'll leave.

I know what's going to happen.

I'mjust a poor maid.

You're going to go away to school.

I'm going to study in the U.S. And live with my dad.

But your dad never cared about you.

I'm the only person you can trust.

You can't even trust your parents.

I'm the only one who cares for you.

Right?

Right?

Who takes care of this little boy?

You.

Who washes your clothes?

You.

Who cooks for you?

You.

Who wakes you up for school?

You.

I was lucky to come to this house.

You're beautiful...

...intelligent...

...and best of all, a size 12.

The 12 is getting small on me.

Let's see.

I'd do something tragic...

...like "The tears in the green hat".

I'd make one where I run away.

And they catch me.

They stab me and kill me, just like the teddy bear.

Blood gushes out.

We can go to the butcher and get cow eyes and innards...

and smear them all over.

- What do you think? - You'rejoking, right?

The super gringo again.

Go live in Yankeeland.

If you keep speaking English, I won't make movies with you.

But we're in Chile, man.

(Chilean national anthem)

Nothing.

Entering America.

Gringas smoking.

You're gonna get a cold.

I'm here to buy cigars.

Senorita, I was here first.

Come on, cum with me.

Don't get up.

I want to smoke.

I have cigarrettes.

I want a cigar.

A cigar?

Yeah, those things like this.

But you don't smoke.

I don't like cigarrettes, I like cigars.

Where are they?

In my room.

I'll get them.

You don't know where they are.

I know where everything is in this house.

See, I found them.

Where'd you get them?

My dad sent them from the States.

Liar, I haven't seen any packages.

I picked them up at his friend's office.

What friend?

Who cares!

Give me a puff.

It's not for women.

I'll smoke these.

They're less stinky.

Look...

...this is the bed we're gonna buy.

Do you like it?

You don't fit in mine anymore.

Since I've known you, you've grown over 3 feet.

What happened to the red couch?

I donated it to the flood victims in Venezuela, dork.

Don't mess with me.

That happened a long time ago.

They still need help, dork.

Hey,

did you cum?

Yes.

Did you cum?

So where's the sperm?

Tell me, did you cum? - Yes.

Watch out. I know how to "capar".

- What's that? - Cut the balls off animals.

Congratulations!

Don't go. Stay here.

Tell me you love me.

(This is our house).

(Our house will be beautiful).

(Let's clean it).

(Let's work).

He's exactly like Samuel

She's exactly like you.

They could be the parents in this house.

Yeah. They look so relaxed...

(Mike and Samuel in the backyard.)

(They're happy working on the house).

(I love how they work).

(Let's clean).

(Our house will be ready soon).

(lt will be beautiful)...

(I love my home)...

(I'm happy that we found this house).

(My house, my new house).

Do you like this place?

Yes.

Did you do this?

- It looks beautiful. - Thanks.

Are Jews allowed here?

Of course.

The teddy bear fainted.

Make a movie of me.

You put on my mother's clothes again.

So what? She's my mother-in-law.

No, she's my mom, and she's your boss.

Start shooting.

I don't have any tapes.

Figure something out.

If not, I'll tell your mom you steal her car,

you don't sleep here...

...that you smoke marihuana,

and that you sleep with me.

Look at me.

You don't like my tits?

Go make me some pancakes.

Make them yourself.

You're the nanny, and that's what you get paid for.

When you were 8 you had a tiny dick and fucked me anyway...

...and now that you have a big banana, you do nothing.

I'm going to cut it off with a knife.

Cut it off, asshole.

Leave me alone!

Where do you think you're going?

Come back, asshole!

Come back, asshole!

I'm sorry. I thought it was a robber.

Why did you hit me?

Oh, sweetie.

Do you want a kiss to make it feel better?

No thanks, I feel fine.

But I want a kiss.

No.

Let's drink some tequila together.

Get off me!

Give me a kiss.

You're drunk. Get off me!

I made this star for my father.

But I could never give it to him.

I felt trapped.

Emma wanted to eat me alive.

My mother didn't seem to love me.

Everything started so long ago...

...that I thought it was normal.

HasSam been here?

No. I haven't seen him for days.

They're staying at some house.

Do you know where it is?

I have no idea.

Does Mike ever come home? Does he sleep here?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

Sam has got me scared.

Let's talk inside. I'm cooking.

Are you alone?

Yes, I'm alone. Don't worry.

It's so empty here during the day, it feels haunted.

How long have you been working in Sam's house?

Since I was 17, when I came to Santiago.

I was 15, I took care of and old couple.

You're so good with onions.

This gringo loves onions.

It's his livelyhood.

He exports millions of pounds.

What are the gringos like?

Great. For them everything is "great".

"Great" this, "great" that.

Even on the worst day, everything is "great".

How's the pay?

I've been paid and treated the best here.

They treat me better than Mike, their own son.

That kid's a troublemaker.

I don't like him hanging out with Sam.

I don't let any of those kids in the house.

You worry so much about Sam.

He's a big boy now.

It'sjust the two of us in that house.

It's like you were married to him.

Don't mess with me.

Hi, honey.

Did you sleep well?

Thanks.

What are you going to do today?

I'm meeting my friends

We're making movies.

What about?

About our problems.

What problems have you talked about?

I said I didn't have any problems.

Why did you say that?

Because my problems don't have solutions.

One day they will, Isabel.

OK, I'm leaving.

Eat your breakfast.

I'm not hungry

Take some fruit with you.

Have a good time.

Don't come home too late, OK?

Is Daniela here?

She hasn't been home much lately.

Let me see if she's here.

Hello.

Where are you?

At Isabel's house.

Allright.

Bye.

She's not here.

OK. See you later.

You seem strange.

Did something weird happen last night?

Something weird happened to you.

I got wasted on that tequila.

You said it.

I bet I tried to kiss you.

A little more than that.

I was drunk.

Next time you're drunk...

...and want to kill me...

I'll give you permission.

Please! I know you want to kiss me.

Not a girl who stinks of tequila...

...and has vomited all morning.

Not very romantic.

This can go on forever,

we better stop now.

Can I use your phone?

Here, sir.

I have to call long distance to my mom.

What's with your dad?

I ask myself the same question.

I bet it's the machine. My mom's never in.

Do you realize what kind of friend I am?

One, you reject my kiss...

...two, you tell me I stink...

...and three, I lend you my phone to call long distance.

You hide behind your English.

Hi, I brought food.

Perfect timing.

Guess what I brought.

What'd you bring?

Food!

I'll split it up.

One for you.

One for you.

You have less.

OK, now you can begin.

Tastes good.

My mom buys good bread.

I'm so afraid.

Are you looking for friends, little Sis?

How'd she get here?

What are you doing here?

Are you smoking marihuana?

The scientific name is CannabisSativa.

Daniela, let's go home.

Get up.

Did you hear me?

Let's go home.

Who do you think you are?

Don't be rude.

Daniela, let's go home.

She's my sister.

She's my mama.

Why don't you do something constructive?

Having a good time isn't...

It's not constructive to smoke marihuana.

You're a bunch of beasts.

Oh sweet father...

...let me fill you glass with this velvety red wine.

Stop it, you freak.

Don't encourage him.

You mindless bitch.

You hang out with your hooligan friends.

They have satanic influences on you.

Don't disrespect the one who gave us life.

What's going on?

"They're beasts".

"They're smoking marihuana".

Fernanda, could you come down, please?

We went a little too far yesterday...

...and we came to apologize.

If you're sorry you should stop hanging out with my sister.

Leave her alone.

We're not going to stop hanging out.

We're friends for a reason.

If we're separated, who knows what will happen?

Are you threatening me? Because I'll call the police.

You're not going to throw your sister into a paddy wagon.

Get out. I'm not going to waste my time with infants.

This is my house too.

Think about everything Dad does for us, ingrate.

Get out of here.

Let's go, this girl is crazy.

Here we go..."Thursday the 27th".

"I was cleaning and found a picture of me and...

...Daniela at a birthday party...

You want me to read it, right?

"I don't remenber when we took the photo...

...but when things are fine, you don't appreciate the...

...happy moments".

"When mom was alive, she'd take us to the park after work.

Samuel, please.

"We'd hide in the bushes so she'd worry."

"We used to be good friends.

"She'd tell me everything.

"I'd have to ask for her to shut up so I could study.

"Now I make her tell me what she's up to and...

...she almost spits on me."

"She's changed too much.

"She was more affectionate before."

"On the other hand maybe I'm the one who's changed.

"I wish this was a bad dream...

...that we could be like we used to be...

...a normal, happy family."

What a pair.

Nice body.

Sam, where are the tapes?

Sam, where are the tapes?

Sam, where are the tapes?

The tapes are in my room.

Sam, which tape can I use?

Is this unmarked one blank?

(Look at me).

(What, you don't like my tits)?

(Go make me some pancakes).

(When you were 8 you had a tiny dick and fucked me anyway)

...(and now that you have a big banana, you do nothing).

(I'm going to cut it off with a knife).

(Cut it off, asshole).

(Leave me alone)!

Mike was dying to see Isabel's home.

She was such a mystery.

I went along for support.

I thought he was falling in love with her.

Just like my students.

In a year they forget everything.

Come on.

Tell me something you remember from last year.

Chilean exports.

Grapes: 700 million dollars.

Apples: 300. Tomato sauce: 90.

Kiwis: 100. Peaches: 30. Pears: 80.

Isabel, what is this?

The scientific name is CannabisSativa.

- I'm holding it for a friend. - Are you stoned right now?

- Let me see your pupils. - Mom, please.

Dad, tell mom to cut it out.

You want to search me?

Yes.

Search me like the military does!

You'rejust like them.

Look at her eyes, please.

She said she doesn't smoke, why don't you believe her?

It's notjust a joint, it's a bag of marihuana.

Why don't we sit down and discuss this calmly.

Go apologize to your mother.

Dad, I can't.

This isn't my fault.

I had to leave.

I didn't want to know any more.

If they found out about Isabel's secret...

...they might find out about mine.

When my mom came back to Chile,

she talked about

a new land of oportunity.

For her the tortured and disappeared...

...that were all in the past.

But for Isabel and her family...

...it wasn't in the past.

You compared me to the military, Isabel.

They disappeared my father and brother.

They took them from this very house, this very yard.

They took everything.

I got these pictures from friends.

I'm sorry, mom.

I'm never going to have kids.

If you didn't find the disappeared,

I'm not going to either.

So my kids will have to look for them.

And I don't want to give them that.

Mom, this isn't normal. Give them that.

(Honey).

(lt also isn't normal that...

...we haven't been able to bury them).

(After 30 years, there still isn't anyone who can tell us...

...where they are, what happened).

I can't do this anymore.

What are you doing here?

How'd you get in?

What are you doing here?

Get off me!

I thought you were my friend.

And you betrayed me.

What did you hear?

What did you hear?

What did you hear?

Daniela, have you seen my diary?

Yes, it's in the living room.

What's it doing there?

Fernanda, have you studied sexual abuse?

What are you talking about?

Have you studied it or not?

Yes, why do you ask?

What happens when an eight-years-old...

...has sex with someone older?

Why do you ask?

If the person consents, is it sexual abuse?

What person?

I can't tell you.

Dani, it isn't you, is it?

My problem is that Mom died and Dad's a drunk.

I'm sorry.

I'd tell you if I had other problems.

Dani, sexual abuse is a crime which does serious...

...harm to the victim.

Can men be victims?

Men and women can be victims.

Thank you.

Hello.

(Emita, how is everything?)

Just fine, ma'am.

(How isSamuel?)

He's good.

Hejust went out with some friends.

(Does he have long or short hair?)

Short.

I cut it yesterday like when he was a kid.

(Oh Emita, I always tell you this...

...I don't know what I'd do without you).

Thank you, ma'am.

(Well, tell him to call me. I might be back in a week).

I'll tell him.

Goodbye.

But at the same time I feel cheated...

...and hurt that one of my closest friends didn't trust me.

Dani is depressed and Samuel tries to cheer her up...

...but it doesn't work.

We miss you.

I miss you.

Isa, when you're older,

please have kids.

It's never scared you that...

...we're part of this huge mass of people?

We never asked to be born.

It's never scared you that...

...we're part of this huge mass of people?

Cut it out!

I'm the only one without a house down there.

Because I don't have a home.

I don't have any other place.

Because I don't have a family.

I understand you, Samuel.

I'm Chilean, but I feel like a foreigner.

Isa, the people that disappeared your uncle and grandfather...

...should feel like foreigners, not you.

This shit is so depressing.

So his mom returned and we haven't heard from him.

We're worried, so I'm looking for him.

I know they're staying at some house.

Do you know where it is?

It's a house in El Arrayan.

You reach the municipal building...

Let me write it down.

Go towards the municipal building, past the...

...Fernandez bridge...

- Fernando? - Fernandez

It's the second on the right.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

Thanks a lot.

Samuel, I know you're here.

- Where'sSamuel? - Why are you looking for him?

Answer me. I asked you a question.

Get lost, he's not here.

Those are his sneakers.

I caught you.

I'm so scared.

Your mom's back!

Come home now or I'll tell her everything.

You know what I'm talking about.

Sam, don't go.

Listen to me.

Samuel, come back!

Where's my mother?

Where's my mother?

I have to tell you something important.

What?!

Guess why I went up there.

To bother me.

If I hadn't found you...

...you'd have found me in the hospital.

That makes sense... you're sick!

You're sick.

Wake up. I'm pregnant.

You're going to be a father

I'm not going to be the father of any of your children.

You don't know how babies are made?

We haven't done anything for a long time.

I'm 3 months pregnant.

While you hang out with your friends...

...l've been throwing up.

The bathroom is here.

It's here.

Do you want anything?

Stay here. Stay here with me.

Hey.

Our baby's gonna be beautiful.

It's gonna be like you.

I hope it has your big calf's eyes.

Don't worry about school.

You can still go.

When you're done, you can get a job.

We're gonna have to ask your mom for help.

Don't worry, she'll understand.

Later...

...when we're calm, we'll get married.

I don't want those stupid kids at the wedding.

I'll be in white...

...you in black...

...with a cowboy hat.

Look.

16 years old...

...8 years old...

...3 months old.

Don't be afraid, nothing will happen to the baby.

You can do it until the eighth month.

I can't.

Forget that I'm pregnant.

I can't.

Shame on you, bitch.

What are you doing in bed with him?

Get out of here!

Mike she's been raping him since he was 8.

I'll call the cops for trespassing.

You're the one that's going tojail.

You sexually abused a minor.

You want him for yourself, you ugly bitch.

Samuel, tell her to leave!

You're gonna have to leave.

I can't leave. I take care of Sam.

It's clear here how you take care of him.

What's that?

You forgot about the striptease?

The sex abuse is all here.

This is my house, my family. I haven't done anything wrong.

Samuel, do something.

Samuel and I are getting married.

I'm pregnant with his child.

That's impossible.

Show me the test.

I know I'm pregnant.

Then I'm also pregnant.

Say something.

I'm calling the cops. You'll have to tell them the truth.

You wanted to make a phone call.

Call now, you bitch.

I'm going to call.

Isa, catch the phone.

I got it.

Mike, hold her.

Don't call. Don't call.

Get out of here right now then.

Wait outside.

I don't understand you, Samuel.

I didn't want to hurt you.

We were both so alone.

Baby, take care of yourself.

Take care of yourself.

Please leave me alone.

I felt sorry forSam.

You want to know something?

I also felt sorry for that bitch.

You felt sorry for her?

Think about it a little.

She must be about 25 years old...

Meaning she arrived at Sam's when she was 17... our age.

Can you imagine yourself with a responsability like that?

That's no reason to screw a child.

Loneliness can really screw you up.

She probably didn't know anyone in Santiago.

Are you high?

Maybe she was abused as a girl...

...and now she does it.

So Sam's gonna screw a kid when he grows up?

Probably, if he's alone.

Should we call his mom?

Where are you gonna call?

Sam called his mom from this phone.

And what should we say?

Everything.

I got it.

There's a machine.

Leave her a message.

Hello, I'm calling from Chile.

I'm Daniela, a friend of Sam's.

We're a little worried because Ema left and he's alone.

Sam is alone, Ema was raping him.

We kicked her out.

You only care about business and having fun.

I'm a drug addict but at least I care about Sammy.

You're so big.

Where's Ema?

She didn't say where she was going.

She left?

Yes.

I was working.

I didn't stay there because I wanted to.

Last year we were together 37 days.

They told me something terrible over the phone.

That I smoke marihuana.

They told me that Ema...

...was sexually abusing you.

Why did you believe them?

They wanted to scare you, cause they knew I missed you.

This is too serious. No one makes up something like this.

If it's a joke, some friends you have.

Good friends...

...they got you here.

It's my fault.

Why didn't I realize it?

I trusted that woman.

I never did anything wrong.

Mike said she's abused you since you were 8.

That pothead. He was hallucinating.

Tell me the truth!

You have to tell yourself the truth.

You were so brave and I was an asshole.

You were a victim.

You've always been beautiful,

even the national anthem is great when you sing it.

I love you, Samuel.

To forget...

...shouldn't you make love with someone you really love?

The last thing I want is to hate you.

Why would you hate me?

If we make love, I could get confused.

You're Daniela...

...but I could think you were Ema.

I'll never be Ema.

I know. I just want to protect us both.

I feel your body.

I know you want to make love.

I wanted to make love with Ema,

but afterwards I wanted to kill her.

Is it ready?

Two more stitches.

So what is this?

It's a secret.

A secret, huh?

Love?

No, no.

OK, tell me.

I'll tell you later.

Eat your breakfast.

I'm not hungry.

Stop that. Drink your milk.

Go on.

Look how skinny you are.

Don't you realize you're growing?

Drink it all

I gotta go.

Is it ready?

Yeah, it's ready.

Come.

Thank you.

It's nothing, honey.

You look great.

Thanks. See you later.

- Hey, don't come home late. - OK.

I never felt alone after that summer.

My friends had saved me.

We were linked forever...

...like citizens of our own country.

No one knows about our country.

We're not in the United Nations, but we exist.

We even have our own secret flag.