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-Come on. Ready? -Ready. From the top.

-Okay. -One, two, three, four.

1 YEAR EARLIER

-You weren't on time on the bridge. -It's Moncho who's off.

You're a mess.

How long have you been there?

I just got here.

Come in.

This is Lucía, the friend I told you was coming.

What's up? How are you? Nice to meet you.

Hi.

Hi.

-Once more and we finish rehearsing? -Yes.

You're staying, right?

Yes, I think so.

Okay, ready?

Ready. From the top.

One, two...

So how long have you known Victoria?

Since elementary school. We went to Medina Ascencio together.

What about you?

Since she started going out with Paco.

How long have you been playing guitar?

Since I was 13, more or less.

You sing very well.

Thanks. Don't you sing?

-Not professionally. -Professionally?

We have to get out of here, okay?

8 HOURS AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE

I'm going up.

I need you to help me, okay?

We're both getting out of here. Together.

EVERY MINUTE COUNTS

POLICE STATION CAMILA

Hey.

We're here.

Now, behave yourself here. Or you're going to get fucked up.

Let her out.

Come on, little princess, let's go.

Come on, let's go.

Camila Toledo.

Will I be presented before a judge?

Mexico is going through a somewhat complex situation.

I regret that we meet under these circumstances.

The badge was loaned to me by Senator Tello's secretary

to take a pregnant woman to the General Hospital.

I don't doubt it.

But what were you doing at the airport?

My job.

Documenting the arrival of the international aid

we desperately need.

You're from Guadalajara.

So what?

I have some family there too.

You know what?

I'd love to be able to disappear from this fucking mess

and visit my relatives in Guadalajara.

Should I take that as a threat?

No, no. I'll explain it to you better.

-Prados. -Yes, sir?

Take the lady. You know where.

And look, she's a little nervous.

-You know what to do. -Understood, Commander.

-Let's go. -Where are you taking me?

-Let's go. Calm down. Move it. -Where are you taking me?

Don't worry, nothing will happen to you. We'll take care of you here.

What if we say she got caught in the earthquake?

One more death in the figures, Rodríguez. Just one more.

Sure.

-You think you're brave, don't you? -Just a little.

All yours, buddy. Have fun.

Braulio.

Be careful

She can be stubborn.

See you later, little princess.

11 MONTHS EARLIER

Welcome to your 24-hour news channel with José Pablo Escalera.

At around 7:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 30,

journalist Manuel Buendía was murdered.

The victim was shot in the parking lot of the Insurgente 58 building,

after controversial and revealing investigations against the government.

You keep messing with that guitar!

-Go and get a job! -Enough, Dad.

Even if it's as a clerk. Fucking good-for-nothing brat!

What? I won't support you. Let's see if you have rent money.

Go take a shower. Just look at the state of you.

Fucking brat pissing me off. Come on! Fuck you!

Yeah, I'm not going to pay for fucking snot-nosed brats.

You can't keep living like this.

Where do I go, Lu?

You're not alone against the world, Pablo. I'm with you.

-Damn it! -Let's go.

Fucking money won't grow on trees. That asshole doesn't help out.

-Shall I help you? -Yes.

Here you go.

Your mom's cooking is delicious.

Look!

-A shooting star. -Where?

It's gone. You missed it.

I never get to see them.

Sorry, I forgot you were hurt. Does it hurt a lot?

Don't worry. It doesn't hurt much.

I'd rather kiss you.

Pablo.

Pablo.

Pablo!

Pablo.

Pablo, please.

I can't move.

Me neither.

Help!

Help.

-Thanks. -Thanks.

Thanks.

I feel that we're very close to finding Lucía.

Surely she's with Pablo, right?

Yes, most likely.

At least she won't be alone.

Yes, he's taking care of her.

He's a good kid.

That gives me comfort.

GENERAL HOSPITAL NURSES

Hilda, we'll get you out. We'll breathe fresh air and talk, okay?

I just want to know about José.

Tell me the truth, doctor.

Hilda.

And after 20 years of putting up with me, she deserves a good ring, don't you think?

-I know which one. -Which one?

The most expensive.

Okay. I'm going to give it to her on the beach.

I'm running late.

I'm so sorry.

Listen to me for a second.

I was with him just before all this started.

No, doctor, no.

You can't fix everything.

I'm so sorry, Hildita.

I'm so sorry.

My ring. I took off my ring.

My ring.

I took off my ring. Where is it?

I took off my ring.

We'll keep trying to get you all out.

We're going to get you out, the newborns and...

It's the only thing we can do. I don't know what else to do.

Keep lifting stones.

Later we'll see what all this was for.

What is it good for?

Because there's nothing left up there.

There's nothing left.

Just rubble.

Just rocks.

But we'll keep pulling out the rocks, lifting them up, one after the other.

And, maybe...

we'll find what we want...

under the rubble.

Maybe we can find José.

-Get up. -What are you doing?

I'm going to help you out of here.

Put this on.

-Why are you doing this? -Because I want to help.

But not here and now. There's no time.

Quick, follow me.

Come on. Hurry, there's no time.

Don't make any noise.

Let's go. Hurry. Don't stop, hurry.

Why are you doing this? Why are you helping me?

-Do you want money? -No.

I want to give you a statement, but anonymously.

-I see. -Look, I'm already in trouble.

I'll talk to you and then I'm out of here.

-Anonymously. -Thank you.

-But we have to hurry. -Yes, they must be looking for us already.

Ready. It's wide enough now.

-That's it? -Yes.

-What can you see? -They're in there.

Hilda, I'm sending in the formula.

Rosario, I'm going to throw you a bottle.

Hilda.

How's your baby?

Doing well. She's almost out.

-Are you ready, Flaco? I'll get her. -Yes.

Ready, buddy. Pass her to me.

I'm right here.

Careful with her head.

I'm coming. Hang on. I'm getting closer.

-Do you have her? -Wait a second.

Okay, I've got her head. That's it, I have her.

Let go if you want. That's it.

I got you. That's it, there you go.

You're going to be fine, beautiful.

Don't worry. I'll get you out of here.

You're so tiny.

-Ready, Flaco? -Yes.

-Give her to me. I have a blanket. -I'll pass her on to you.

Let's get out of here, honey. Come on.

Slowly. Like this, slowly.

Here you go, Flaco.

Be careful with her head.

Just look. She's so tiny.

Cover her up.

Keep the dust off her.

-There. -Don't worry. I got her.

-Ready? -We are out of here. I'll be right back.

Okay, go easy.

Buddy. Buddy, the first one is out.

-Give her to me. -There she is.

There she is.

Thank God she's out.

Clara García.

-Clara García's family? -Isn't it Marcela García?

Marcela Sánchez García? Daughter, see if it's her.

No, it isn't.

Clara García?

Clara García?

She's my niece.

Clara García is my niece.

Is it her?

Yes, it's her.

Come with me to the cafeteria.

We'll examine her and then you can take her home.

This way.

-Make them show you some ID, okay? -Yes, doctor.

It's recording.

You did it, doctor.

It all has to do with the Mexico '86 World Cup.

The government will spend a lot of money on advertising.

The Secretary of Tourism and his private secretary--

-Who is the private secretary? -It's Mr. Ignacio Zambrano.

I understand that they're going to get a big cut from each advertising campaign.

That's why they're rejecting international aid,

because if FIFA finds out that we're in trouble,

the World Cup goes to another country, and they'll be left without their cut.

So it was an order from the Secretariat of Tourism

to refuse the international aid airplanes.

No, not directly.

But what I saw while I was there is that the Secretary of Tourism

and the Secretary of the Interior are in it together.

They'll do whatever it takes to get that money.

Hilda, you can come through now. Come on.

I'm coming.

Carefully.

They don't care about anything or anyone.

Coming, doctor.

The spilled blood doesn't reach the balconies of their houses.

Well done. You did it. Well done.

You're out now. Follow him. Go and get some air.

Buddy.

This way.

You're out now, buddy.

-You're out now. -Pepín!

That's it, that's it.

It's all over. Get out of here.

Our only hope is people like you.

-She's on her way out, guys! -Yes, we got her!

Those who offer a hand, without the fear of losing it.

Hilda.

Those who put the common good before personal well-being.

Let me through, please.

Buddy.

My beautiful friend.

My lovely friend.

Those who never lose faith.

That's why I decided to help you despite the danger.

There's no other way.

Now each and every one of us has to be united.

You're there, almost.

-There you are, okay. -Thank you.

-The stretcher. Hurry. There you are. -Thank you so much.

You're out. It's over.

Done.

I've stopped recording. You can turn around now. Thank you.

Thank you. You're very brave.

You too.

But in this country, the brave don't fare well at all.

I'm going to leave the city for a while, and I think you should do the same.

I'll take a look.

Incredible, Hilda. It's perfect.

Excellent work.

That's it, the worst is over.

We made it, sis.

Thank you for saving my life.

I just did what the doctor told me.

How are you?

I feel like I've lost everything.

Without José, it seems life has no meaning.

And yet, here we are.

When you came back after your wife died,

I thought you were in denial.

As if you were punishing yourself.

Now I understand.

After this,

life has to have a different meaning.

We're coming for you, Rosario.

Just be patient. We have to do this carefully.

Thank you, Pepín. I don't want to die here alone.

No, that's not going to happen. Let's all stay focused.

Please, doctor. There are still so many things I want to do...

I want to see my boyfriend and my mom.

Don't worry. I promise you'll see them again.

The last time I saw my mom, I even told her how she would die.

I have lots of things to make up for.

I'm not ready to die.

Who told you that you're going to die?

When you get out you'll be able to apologize to your mom, you'll see.

José was crushed. I could be crushed too.

Stop being negative. We'll get you out soon.

We're going out tomorrow. You'd better think about food, or a bath.

11 MONTHS EARLIER

Come.

I have a surprise for you. Close your eyes.

Close your eyes.

No cheating.

Good evening.

I hope you don't mind.

I bought you some sandwiches.

I hope you like ham.

Thanks, Dad, but I'm making pasta.

I'm craving a ham sandwich now.

Thank you very much, sir.

Bring some plates and a bottle opener.

I brought some Chaparritas in case you're thirsty.

Take a seat.

I want to talk to you.

I want to apologize for the other day.

I want you to know that this is your home and that you're always welcome.

Besides, I'm pleased to see Pablo so happy.

How old are you?

Sixteen.

Look,

Pablo is about to start studying at UNAM, right?

Yes.

You must be very proud of Pablo.

Yes, very much so.

I just don't say it much so he doesn't get cocky.

Well.

I'll get out of the way and leave you two alone. Excuse me.

-Thanks, Dad. -My pleasure.

What about my serenade?

You're right.

I don't know why

the world stops turning

But I keep loving you

Making sure

that nothing ever happens to you

A few hours ago, we were planning to go to the beach.

That's still our plan.

What if this is the end for us?

No. Don't say that, Lu.

As soon as we get out of here,

we're going straight to Acapulco, as we agreed.

Okay?

If you could change anything in your life, what would it be?

I don't know.

I think I'd forgive my dad.

Really?

I don't know.

When my mom left us,

he never got over it.

And now I just want to see him and know he's okay.

It smells like gas.

It smells like gas.

Yeah, it smells like gas.