Original subtitles

We're coming, Rosario. Hang in there.

We just need to secure it out here

so it doesn't come down on us when we get you out.

Careful, please.

9 HOURS AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE

Right, doctor? Because I want to live.

We're coming, Rosario.

Go get some rest. Chave is looking for you.

-What for? -I don't know.

What did you say now?

You told Chave not to go to the United States.

And it was already hard for me to convince her.

Stop bossing her around.

Let her make her own decisions.

Do you let her make her own decisions?

Look, doctor, mind your own business, okay?

You may have lost your family, but that doesn't mean you can steal mine.

Rosario, is that the same newborn from a while ago?

Yes, doctor.

How is he?

He must be hungry and he also looks pink.

What's that whistling sound?

Doctor, he's having an asthma attack.

His bronchial tubes are closing.

Don't worry. You have a manual respirator, right?

-Yes. -Use it.

-Doctor? -Doctor, are you okay?

Let me check you over.

Doctor! Doctor, please!

EVERY MINUTE COUNTS

NUEVO LEÓN BUILDING LUCÍA AND PABLO

Wake up.

Don't fall asleep.

No, no, no.

Pablo.

I'm going to confess something.

The day we met,

I was looking for a boyfriend at the party but...

I ended up finding the love of my life at a jam session, remember?

You're the strongest person I know, Pablo. Please don't leave me.

There you are. Take care of it, okay?

Make way on this side, please.

Officer, we're from the construction company,

for the Nuevo León building.

Your identification, please.

We have tools, people, to assist in the rescue efforts.

Go through.

-No, why? -Let them through.

Step aside, please. We're here to help.

Please let us through. We need to get to the building.

Because of you, hundreds of families are buried in there.

My daughter is buried because of you, you bastard. You're a murderer!

-Let go, bastard! -Let him go! What's wrong with you?

He coordinates the rescues. His daughter is down there.

Engineer, please calm down. We're here to help.

The government spoke with the company

so we could come and work on the rescue.

You need machinery, don't you? Trained workers.

-Let us help, please. -Okay.

But no heavy machinery. Not a single bulldozer.

-Okay. -Understood.

Vibrations put everyone at risk.

You heard him. Out with the heavy machinery.

-Okay. -We can't endanger the survivors.

My God.

If we don't get my daughter out alive,

I'm going to make sure you rot in jail for the rest of your life.

Be very careful.

Don't confuse it with the pediatric bottle.

This one's for...

Chave.

-Look, what I got for you. -Can we talk, Chavela?

What is it?

Chave.

I know you don't want to go.

And I'm not going to force you to come with me.

You know where I'll be,

in case you want to join me.

But no, it's not about--

Honey, stay with her.

Stay with your mom.

Take care of yourselves. You'll be better off here.

-What happened? -I'm fine.

-Don't you want me to call-- -No.

Help still hasn't arrived.

I know. It's very frustrating.

-My brother said that-- -Your brother.

Do you trust your brother?

Why?

No reason.

-You really don't want me to-- -No. Tell me, why?

I interviewed a cop who was assigned to the Secretariat of Tourism.

He told me that your brother and his boss are in league with the television network.

They're afraid FIFA will cancel the World Cup.

They're not worried about the people.

They're worried about their pockets.

And the worst thing is

that's why international aid was refused when we most need it.

-Sure you don't want a doctor? -What time is it?

-4:30. -I have to go back.

No, wait.

How could she have escaped, goddamn it?

It was Braulio Prados, sir. He was watching her when she escaped.

We also went to his home address and we found no trace--

The priority here is to find those fucking videocassettes.

But I also want the person responsible for Toledo's escape.

-Someone's going to pay for this. -Count on it.

The Nuevo León building will be Mexico's presentation to the world.

Why that one?

We've been working with this construction company for years.

They have our full confidence.

They were awarded tenders for various government constructions

and we can all benefit from the contracts.

Besides, the Nuevo León building is emblematic for the city.

Its reconstruction will be a symbol of strength and perseverance.

And it can be a magnet for tourists next year.

That's right, sir.

Meanwhile, the General Hospital will demonstrate the strength

and effectiveness of the Mexican Army and the fire department.

Mr. Zambrano is taking care of that.

Well, no more talk.

It's in your hands.

It's a child. It's a baby.

It's a baby.

Ma'am.

I've got you now.

My baby isn't breathing.

Stay calm, ma'am.

Call a paramedic!

Paramedic, it's a baby. A baby.

My boy isn't responding.

-He won't open his eyes. -Does he have a pulse?

Help him.

No.

My baby.

We have to take them to a hospital.

The Military Hospital. They say nothing happened there.

-Lucía. -Carefully.

-Honey, Lucy. Lucy. -She's alive.

We must have faith.

Hey, no. Don't fall asleep.

This is safe. You can get through.

It's shaking! We must get out!

It's shaking!

Stop! The building is shaking.

-Everybody out! -Give me your hand.

Give me your hand.

Help me!

Motherfucker!

-What happened? -Alberto's trapped.

Alberto!

It's your fault! Don't touch me!

Get him out!

Alberto!

Alberto!

Please get him out!

Answer me, Alberto!

Are you okay?

-Alberto. -I'm okay!

-I'm here! -It's okay, guys!

The engineer's still alive.

Rosario.

They're bringing bronchodilators. We asked for them by radio.

Doctor.

I was telling Pepín I have a headache.

Did you hit it?

Yes.

-Does it sting? -Yes.

Don't worry. It won't be long now. Just don't fall asleep. Okay? Look...

See my hand?

Yes.

Where are you?

There you are.

Look how close we are.

Not long now. Hold on a little longer.

I'm going to get you out. We'll get out together.

I promise.

Doctor, can you hear me?

Your brother is here!

He's brought medicines and everything else!

Chayo, I'm going out quickly.

You keep helping that newborn breathe. I won't be long.

MEXICAN ARMY

Good afternoon. Thanks.

Bring everything this way.

Take all the essentials to the nurses. Thanks.

-Over here. -Yes, this way. That box goes there.

Put it there for sorting.

What are they doing?

It's the army, dear. The government finally reacted.

Here's some more medicines.

Thank God. That's great.

It's a good thing Dr. Ángel's brother intervened.

-Please put all medications on this side. -Got it.

Hey, do you have bronchodilators and nebulizers?

Yes, I'll bring them to you.

I told you I'd support you.

I always keep my promises.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

You're saving a newborn's life with this.

-Thank you. -My pleasure.

-The camera! -No, no, no!

Give it to me! No!

No, Ángel. I gave the order for her arrest.

We have to confiscate those videocassettes and destroy them.

No, no!

-Are you afraid this will come out? -I'm not afraid at all.

The country can't afford sensationalism. It's a matter of national security.

Is it true that you're going to steal World Cup campaign money?

-What are you saying? What-- -Is it true? Tell me the truth.

That's why you won't accept help.

That has nothing to do with it. You're delusional.

Corrupt asshole.

Yeah? Well, that's how I supported you.

I'm sick of you blaming me for your decisions.

My decision is to suspend the search for survivors until the firefighters come.

That tunnel is fragile, and I don't want anyone else trapped.

You understand?

I have a newborn dying. I'm going to get it out.

It'll be brought out by firefighters.

You're all very tired. I don't want accidents.

Right now the priority is to look after civilians

and you doctors have to tend to--

The priority is to rescue people.

What do you think

-we've been doing here for hours? -Ángel.

That tunnel is unsafe.

I'm going in.

Don't force me to arrest you.

Arrest me.

-You can't go through. -It's okay. I take responsibility.

After Dr. Zambrano, no one else enters those tunnels

until the fire department or rescuers arrive.

Understood.

It's a young girl.

There.

I'm fine. I have to go find Lucía.

I'm about to find her.

I was scared.

I thought you weren't coming back.

Rest. You haven't stopped.

I think they can manage without you for a while, right?

It's a young girl.

It's my daughter. Lucía.

-My girl! Lucía! -It's Erika!

She's my niece. Please tell me she's alive.

Help me. We have to take her to the hospital.

Sir, you have to see this!

Lucía?

Lucía? Daughter, daughter.

Lucía! Lucía, no!

No, Lucía, no! Not you.

Not you, sweetheart.

Help!

Help!

Help!

Dad!

Lucía, no!

No, Lucía!

Lucía, no, no!

No, no, daughter, answer me!

Lucía, Lucía. Pablo, Pablo, answer me.

Lucía?

Honey, you found her. Is she okay?

Is she okay, Alberto?

My girl. Lucía, Lucía, wake up.

Honey, sweetheart, wake up.

Alberto, is she okay?

Lucía, wake up, sweetheart.

Sweetheart, wake up. Lucía.

React, sweetheart. What's wrong, Alberto?

A paramedic! Somebody help me!

It's not true! Lucía, please wake up!

-The reporter was there. -And?

Nothing. It's all under control.

Keep it up, my friend, and you'll be secretary soon.

I'm hungry. Have you eaten?

No, we'll stop somewhere. It's on me. You deserve it.

I need a highball.

The nurses from the Military Hospital say you're going to be transferred there.

I don't want to go, Chave.

I'm fine here.

It's for your own good, sis.

We can't do any more for you here.

They'll take better care of you.

There's none better than us.

Of course not.

But the hospital didn't fall on them over there,

and they have all the supplies.

We'll miss you but we'll see you soon.

You'll get better fast, you'll see.

Can you say goodbye to Pepín and the doctor for me?

Tell them thanks.

Of course.

We love you very much.

Me too.

Rosario, you hear me?

Yes, doctor.

How's the headache?

Still there, still there.

You're going to pass me the newborn, okay?

His name is Ricardito.

Careful.

There he is.

2 YEARS EARLIER

-Hi. -Hi.

What's this?

I have a surprise for you.

Is it our anniversary?

No.

What is it?

Well, open it.

I've got him.

Be careful.

Rosario, I'll be right back for you, okay?

Yes, doctor.

Don't fall asleep.

You're gonna be a dad.

Sweetheart.

Are you... It's not a joke?

-No. -No? Sweetheart.

-I can't believe it. -Yes.

I can't believe it.

Thank you.

Thank you.