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CENTRAL SANTIAGO 1986

2-3 JULY STRIKE FOR CHILE

Many unions and government opposition groups

are calling for a strike on July 2nd and 3rd.

Chile needs proactive and hardworking men,

not professional union agitators.

These political schemers

go around selling demagogic solutions far removed from the country's reality.

VICTORY OR DEATH

You're gonna love Santiago, honey. You'll get used to it quickly.

This is a quiet neighborhood.

I was told the house even has a phone.

Are you sure the cops won't come here?

No, I don't think so.

Hello.

Do you like the new house?

Yes, thanks.

Now do your job, find information.

Okay.

We'll be in touch.

MAIPO CANYON SANTIAGO

The bread is here.

Welcome, neighbors, to the new bakery in Maipo Canyon.

- Someone needs a shower around here. - I need someone to scrub my back.

Why don't you finish the tunnel?

What's that?

Bread, Tarzán. What else?

I can't always be baking bread to keep up our cover.

I see.

A bakery with no bread is suspicious, right?

Of course.

So? How much longer?

APPLE TREE BAKERY

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,

18, 19, 20. I got this far, comrade.

It's about 10 meters from this point to the road.

And how long will that take?

If I do it by myself, it'll take more than a month.

We'll need more people.

I'll go to Santiago and ask.

Once the shipment gets here, we'll have to be quick.

We can't hide the weapons for too long.

The old man comes down at 5:00 p.m. every Sunday from El Melocotón.

In a Mercedes-Benz surrounded by four escort vehicles

and two motorcycles leading the group, at an average speed of 80 km per hour.

You've learned it by heart.

How big will the explosion be?

I hope it covers about six meters in diameter.

We're going to blow up Pinochet.

We'll launch the old fucker to Halley's Comet.

LA PINCOYA NEIGHBORHOOD SANTIAGO

The explosives are here. We're going north tomorrow.

- What about Aurelio? - I tried to contact him. He disappeared.

He'll turn up.

PINOCHET MURDERER

Everybody must go to the protest today.

Are you two lost?

You're the one who knows this area.

How are you doing, comrade?

What about you? You disappeared.

I had to hide.

- I was paranoid. I thought I was followed. - Did you tell your contact?

We didn't know anything.

I didn't think it was necessary. I was just paranoid.

But we must follow the protocol.

Don't be like that, Ramiro.

No. How do we know you aren't being followed?

I told you I was careful. That's why I hid.

Don't worry, comrades. I know how to get things done.

Let's go.

So? When are we going north again?

We'll see what happens with the strike tomorrow.

I miss the beach. My amazing tan is fading.

Why the rush, comrade?

Calm down.

SANTA LUCÍA HILL SANTIAGO

We miscalculated.

We need more men and we need to know the amount of explosives.

It's 200 kilos of TNT.

Rodrigo and Ramiro are travelling north after the strike.

So hang on for a few days. After that, we'll get more people.

Remember that this is a high-risk operation.

I know we are few and we must be discreet, but Tarzán alone can't dig the tunnel.

After the operation, we must disappear. We must do it this month.

This is from Rodrigo.

Anything else?

I'll disappear for a few days to take care of something.

This is for Rodrigo.

For the trip.

- Chichi! - Hi!

Sweetie, at last!

- Hey. - How are you?

You vanished. Come here.

- Hello, Dora! - It's been three months already.

- It's been so long. - How are you?

- Fine, and you guys? - You're so skinny.

And your clothes are so dirty.

Don't they feed you there?

I eat homemade bread every day. I can't be skinnier.

- What are you cooking? - It's a surprise.

Surprise.

- Aren't Mom and Dad coming? - No. They're staying there for a few days.

They want to avoid the strike.

Chichi, some neighbors will be protesting.

- I'll join them any time now. - Dorita, what's up with you now?

Good! People in the neighborhoods should know what's happening.

- The strike is tomorrow! - Chichi is already rioting.

Don't overreact.

Dora, what did you cook?

No!

Sopaipillas?

- Okay, but don't eat like that. - Chichi, look at your nails!

Here.

Oh, my God.

It's so good!

In these months without you, you haven't left my memory.

I can feel your love in everything I do.

Your eyes make me see the future clearly.

A future when we'll be in each other's arms.

We'll go in at sunset.

You, comrades, go get the southern sector ready!

Your total commitment makes me believe it's possible to fight for a better world.

The strength of your heart keeps me alive.

Rodrigo.

Now, let's go.

Let's go, comrades! Let's make history, damn it!

Let's go!

Don't show your weapon.

The police are right there.

Let's go, comrades!

Hey, Pinocchio, go fuck yourself!

Hey, Pinocchio, go fuck yourself!

Hey, Pinocchio, go fuck yourself!

DEATH TO PINOCHET

Hey, Pinocchio, go fuck yourself!

The people are emboldened. Shit's going down in all of Chile.

Hurry up, Chichi. The girl is about to arrive.

They are here, Dora!

I'll get it. Go hide.

Okay.

- Hi, Dora. - What a pretty girl!

- Mom! - Honey!

- How are you? - Fine.

Hi, my little princess.

Hello.

You look so pretty, honey.

You've grown so much.

Right? Time flies.

How has she been?

Not so well.

The teacher says she's aggressive and disobedient.

It hasn't been easy.

Can I stay with her a few days before I go into hiding again?

Yes, of course.

Besides, she'll be happy.

It's good for her to be with you.

How have you been?

Fine.

I've been thinking a lot about you.

I've missed you.

Are you seeing someone?

It's not about that.

We took different paths, Tomás.

How long do you want to stay with Cami?

A couple of days.

And then you'll disappear again?

It'll be the last time.

This will be over in a month.

Thanks, Tomás.

The national strike paralyzed 80% of the workforce,

with 60% support in Arica, 80% in Antofagasta...

Violent subversive protests...

- Are you sure, Chichi? - I'm sure, Pipa.

Tomás and I are no longer together.

What will you do?

I'm gonna...

live my life, have a family, have more kids.

With whom?

Breaking news.

The burned bodies of two young people, identified as Rodrigo Rojas de Negri

and Carmen Gloria Quintana, both of 18 years of age,

have been found in a canal in the rural area of Quilicura.

One of them died and the other one is in critical condition.

The first official reports indicate

that a Molotov cocktail exploded in their hands.

The woman is in critical condition.

The President spoke about the incident.

Nobody knows anything.

But what's interesting here...

is that the burns on the young man's dead body

were not on the outside,

but on the inside of the body.

Liar.

I think maybe he was hiding something that exploded and burnt him on the inside.

- Dreadful. - This country...

How can they do something so awful?

The military did this.

The bombs they had were meant to be thrown at the police.

They're saying they exploded on their bodies.

The TV lies, Pipa.

How do you know they are innocent? Do you even know them?

The military decides what's shown on TV.

You are smart. You shouldn't be so naive.

Maybe you're being naive.

I don't want to argue.

But I won't stay silent when they kill people like that.

Which quarry did the first shipment go to?

I don't know. They are all small sites without names.

All I can tell you is that it's located about an hour and a half from Vallenar.

That's where the bosses are?

In Vallenar?

I don't know.

I told you, I'm just a driver. They don't tell me anything.

But you must know a name, fucker!

Ricardo.

One of them is called like that. Another is nicknamed "Old Lady's Face."

Yes, they call him "Old Lady Face."

What about these guys?

These are probably higher-ups.

I don't work with them.

Don't play dumb with me, asshole.

I put you in that house and I can visit Romina whenever I want.

Do you want to die, asshole?

I don't know what they are doing up north.

But it's important.

They have a fake company.

I'm leaving.

Are you okay?

I was also shocked to hear about the burnt kids.

My father went missing.

I'm sorry.

You know what I can't stop thinking about?

The snitch Lobo told us about.

He must know where my dad is,

what they did to him, where they buried him.

Mario, don't let your personal life affect your work in the Front.

You're a soldier here,

with one objective.

To bust the pigs' balls until they burst.

Yes.

Something like that.

Let me know as soon as they make contact.

Tamara sent you this for the trip.

Let's go.

Hello.

We were just talking about you.

Jenny missed you, so I had to comfort her.

Where were you? You dumped me.

Can we get some whisky? But the good stuff. The one I like.

- Go. - Excuse me.

Hurry up.

- Boss, the snitch is giving good results. - Don't bore me with that, Bareta.

- Don't talk about work here. - I need your approval for an operation.

Here?

An operation with Jenny?

We're on a roll, boss. We can strike a heavy blow.

But not here in Santiago.

Up north.

They are up to something big. They are training people, a militia.

- North where? - Close to Vallenar.

I'm working with this kid who's been there and says they have a seaweed business.

It's just a front.

How many men do you need?

Ten agents, three cars, and weapons.

- Money for gas and traveling expenses. - Traveling expenses?

The snitch must've told you something big for you to ask for traveling expenses.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

For your sake, I hope the tip is good.

General Salas is busting my balls after the protests.

Thanks, boss.

What's this? What were you doing?

Nothing.

Permission to dance with her, Colonel?

Wanna go to the beach with me?

Are you inviting me on a trip?

It's a work trip. I'm on a mission.

Really?

Yes, you'll be my alibi. It's up north.

Let's go!

Hi.

- Finally. - Hello.

- How are you? - I was worried.

- I have news. - You do?

- And I brought what you asked for. - Great!

This is for Fabiola.

- This is for you. - Cookies.

I wanted to eat something sweet.

Camphor as well.

Guys,

I want you to meet someone.

This is Cami.

She's staying a few days.

- Hello. - Okay?

You know the rules.

Not only are you putting her in danger,

but also the whole operation.

Fabiola, don't scold me.

I'm nobody to scold you.

But you must be more careful and stricter than the rest.

I am.

This is an exception.

It's only for a couple of days. It'll be fine.

I hope so.

For your daughter's sake.

- Did you guys miss us? - Yes. What's up, Ramiro?

- All good? - All good, comrade.

- The unloading? - How are things going here?

- Fine. - The unloading went well.

Commander, a photo for the revolution album.

No.

I'm not in the mood for photos.

Smile, guys.

Ask questions and pretend you don't know.

Yes, I know. The seaweed business. Leave it to me. Okay?

Don't say anything.

- Hi. - Hi.

Can I ask you a question?

We have scallops and mussels. Do you want some?

No, thanks.

I'm looking for a new company that was recently established here

that collects kelp.

You mean Chungungo.

How can I get there?

Go north. You'll find it after that point.

Perfect. Thank you very much.

You're welcome.

Can I stay here with you?

We'll live together soon, honey.

I'm going to bathe you and take you to school every day.

Okay.

Want to go play?

- She's gorgeous. - She is, isn't she?

I think she's the prettiest girl on earth.

Hey, I'm sorry if I was a bit harsh earlier, but...

I'm nervous thinking something can happen to her.

Imagine how I feel.

I just want to pretend we have an ordinary life.

At least for a few days.

This isn't an ordinary life.

If we succeed, she and I will be together again.

If we don't,

I want her to remember this.

This is the road Pinocchio uses every Sunday.

The explosives go here.

That's the tunnel Tarzán is digging.

Yes.

That's where we'll blow him up.

We have enough TNT for that.

What's that?

Stand by, Sanhueza. We'll stop here and continue on foot.

Copy.

- Cover the TNT, just in case. - Yes. Just in case.

Let's go. Someone is coming.

Rucio, do you copy?

Rucio, do you copy?

God damn it.

Sanhueza, check over there.

- Hello. - What are you doing?

- Playing soccer. - Are you soccer players?

- Only amateurs. - Pass me the ball.

It's a nice ball.

- Can I help you? - We're just walking.

- What are you doing here? - Working.

- Nice job you have. - Where are you going, asshole?

Get back, asshole!

- Get back. - On the ground!

Get down!

I have to save them.

No. Think about the operation. If they catch you, it's over.

There are two more over there!

Stop!

Fucking rats!

Motherfuckers!

MILITARY SCHOOL SANTIAGO

- You outdid yourself, Bareta. - Thanks, Colonel.

Good morning, General.

Colonel.

General.

You're the one they call Bareta?

Affirmative, sir.

Very appropriate nickname.

- Congratulations. - Thank you, General.

Do you want to be on TV?

- What? - You deserve it, man.

The Russian army has once again interfered in our country.

This time by arming a terrorist group.

We are talking over 1,300 kilos of TNT, over 3,000 assault rifles,

and 300 rocket launchers.

This is a war arsenal.

Let me tell you something.

We, the army,

will not rest until we get rid of these terrorists

who want to destroy our homeland.

The army wants to send a clear message to our citizens.

We won't tolerate these kinds of actions.

They'll be here soon. Tamara, we have to leave now.

For now, we're activating the security protocols,

but we won't close the house yet.

I have to get Cami out of here,

but we won't cancel the operation.

What do we do if they come for us?

We'll wait until Rodrigo contacts us.

And if they caught him, Tamara? Then what?

They would've announced it.

The operation is not canceled.

During the operation there was a confrontation

and one extremist was wounded.

All detainees are being taken to Santiago for interrogation and trial.

They hung up.

No.

I have to answer.

No.

Wait.

Hello.

Yes, tell me.

Talk to me.

- Put the news on Channel 7. - What happened?

I have to go.

An arsenal was found in the area of Carrizal Bajo,

which was meant to be used to destabilize the country.

That's what your meetings were for?

We will not allow armed groups to come and disturb public order.

I'm scared, Ignacio. Enough.

- Enough! - We've already talked about this, Ale.

- I'll die if anything happens to you. - It won't.

Think about us!

Please.

Go back to teaching and let's live in peace.

Investigations are underway

about the participation or support of groups opposing the Government,

which will be investigated and taken to court, if necessary.

- Dad, we're here! - Honey.

How was it? Did you have fun?

- Good? - Yes.

Where did you go?

Pipa told me you didn't stay in Santiago.

- To a safe place. - Good morning, Commander!

Chichi, are you crazy?

She's a child.

When I heard about Carrizal, I thought you'd been caught.

- I know, I'm sorry. Let's not fight. - Mom, are you staying?

No, I can't, but I'll be back soon.

- Come in. Have a coffee. - No.

And we'll go to the Mampato trampolines, okay?

- Yes! - Do you like that?

Yes!

Bye.

Go play.

- Bye. - Bye.

Are you armed?

It's for safety.

Chichi, don't come back here.

It's the last time, I promise.

Bye.

That's enough.

The man of the hour is here.

You found out a lot thanks to me, Lieutenant.

Don't fuck with me, Fanta.

I spent the whole night questioning terrorists.

And?

Did they say anything?

There were two shipments.

It seems our girl was involved in the first one.

Why do you think it's her?

The prisoners told me.

A blonde one that looks classy.

They call her "posh girl."

Rosa,

remember I asked you to check some plates?

- Yes. - Bring that file.

This old guy in the rich neighborhood, the one who told me to fuck off.

I'm sure his car was involved in the Valparaíso attack.

The bus incident.

Here it is.

- Is it a match? - No.

No. You don't have anything?

- Yes. - Yes.

He's here.

Rodrigo.

How are you?

Good.

- And Ramiro? - He's fine.

We managed to get away.

But not everybody did.

And many more will go down because of this.

What's gonna happen to us?

What about the operation?

Is it canceled? Do we start over?

No, we have to do it.

We can't give up now.

We go to Plan B, Tarzán.

The annihilation ambush.

MAIPO CANYON SANTIAGO

We watched his movements for months.

Besides, we know about his housing, the communications,

and we have timed the trip from El Melocotón up to this place.

An attack with rifles is different from a bomb.

They're armed too.

It'll be close combat.

We have the will.

We should have a few operational groups.

One for containment and confrontation, two for the attack,

and a rear guard too.

How many riflemen would we need?

Twenty, at least.

The confrontation will be inevitable, comrades.

It's a suicide mission.

It's our only chance, Rodrigo.

We can't lose momentum.

The team is ready to move forward.

Forward with what?

They took our explosives.

The operation failed completely.

We have a Plan B.

We'll ambush him.

- That's impossible. - Why?

When you told me about an attack with explosives

from a tunnel under the road, I agreed.

But to confront a group of soldiers...

with amateurs.

With young, inexperienced men with rifles.

No, forget it.

Did you think about the casualties?

There'll be at least 20 trained guards.

My soldiers are willing to give their lives for the cause.

We're not ready for something like this.

Besides, the Party wants to calm things down.

Fighting is no longer the way. We're reaching an agreement.

We are very close to succeeding.

Are you pulling out now?

We're soldiers and we're ready.

We're going to continue with Operation 20th Century as ordered.

Are you willing to die, brother?

Aurelio can't be part of this. Don't take him.

Why?

I don't know. It's a hunch. Trust me.

6 TONS OF WEAPONS

Are you willing to die?

Of course I am.

Lobo, are you good?

100% operational.

They are here!

- It's so hot. - How are you?

Awful. I wouldn't have returned if Hugo didn't have to work.

Everything okay? Any news?

- No, all good. - Nothing.

- All good. - I brought custard apples.

Good.

Hello, excuse me.

Sorry to bother you, but I'm new in the neighborhood

and my boss sent me for bread. Do you know where I can find a bakery?

That way. Turn left at the corner and you'll see Don Lucho's.

Don Lucho's. I'll tell him you sent me.

Thanks.

Your turn.

Let's see. No, that's wrong.

It's wrong.

That's not how it's played.

Come on, Fabiola.

Attention, Rodriguistas!

There are many of us here who started the revolution.

Now, it's time to put an end to this regime of oppression and torture.

This operation will change Chile's destiny forever.

You will kill Pinochet.

Tamara will lead this operation.

It'll be an ambush, with rifles and assault weapons.

The chances of dying in combat are high.

The success of this operation

will dictate the revolution of the Chilean people.

History is in our hands.

Are you willing to fight?

We are, Commander!

Are we willing to die?

- Yes! - To give your life for Chile!

Yes!

- Until victory or death! - Until victory or death!

That's the fucking spirit! Come on, everyone!

Let's do it!