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THEY SUPPRESS US THEN THEY TELL US WE ARE FREE

THE FIREFLY

There are moments in life

when you wish you could go back in time.

On this particular night, though, I wanted time to fly.

The faster the better.

Faster, please.

That's my husband, Adrian.

Impatient as usual.

He didn't know I was about to end our four-year marriage.

I was really nervous because I don't know how to break up with somebody.

I never got the manual.

- Hello, my love! - Hello.

How are you?

What's wrong?

Are you tired?

Yes, a bit, but I'm okay.

Thank you for coming.

My pleasure.

How's Mariana?

Good, she's feeling better.

She was tired so she fell asleep.

Would you like to sit down?

The floor is clean.

Look.

How nice. Thank you.

Don't you like it?

Yes, it's very nice.

- I want to talk first. - I know,

but before you say anything

I got promoted.

Congratulations.

If everything goes well, we'll be moving to New York in the next three months.

Can you believe it?

I don't want to be with you.

What?

What about New York?

New York is your dream...

not mine.

- But, Lucia-- - I need to stay here

with my brother,

with Mariana too...

I've already decided it.

It all started the day of my brother Andres's wedding,

to which I was not invited.

That morning I woke up thinking of him

after having a dream where I saw him walking away from me again.

Even though I had not seen him in three years,

Andres was always present in my dreams.

So that day, I cut the last photograph we took together

as an unconscious symbol of our goodbye.

I'm going out to lunch, okay?

Okay.

Lucia, don't sit on the floor. It's disgusting.

Bye, my love.

I could have never imagined what happened later.

Don't worry about the cougars at the reception.

I'll entertain them.

I have to go get Lucia.

What? There is no time.

I can't do this without her.

It's on the way anyway.

What if she's not home?

At least I know I tried until the last minute.

Okay, fine. I'll take you.

No, no. I have to do this alone.

Are you having second thoughts, Andres?

- If you don't get to the church-- - Don't worry, I'll be there.

- Hey... - Now what?

This place is yours while I'm on my honeymoon.

Thanks.

El Pastuso is here.

Did you see Andres?

No, he's on his way.

They were supposed to get here together.

Calm down, honey.

He's on his way.

No, wait a minute.

What's the color of the car? Which model?

Where is he? Where did it happen?

Thank you.

Someone called me from Andres' number to...

to let me know he had an accident.

And...

Then I got that call.

At first, I thought it was a bad joke.

But then it hit me,

like the most violent punch in the face, and I lost it.

Andres is dead.

Don't say it anymore. Calm down.

Breathe.

Everything is going to be okay.

You understand what I'm saying only if you've gotten this type of call.

Hello, Mom...

At the airport.

I'm going to see Dad for a few days.

Uncle Alberto is picking me up.

Yes, don't worry about it.

Okay.

Bye.

That first night was the hardest.

A series of nightmares gave birth to a slow and painful mourning process.

I wanted to die and I kept wondering, why him?

Why him and not me?

Get out, please!

- Are you okay? - Yes, leave me alone, please.

- Can I get a glass of water? - Yes, but wait a minute.

I was no longer myself.

Something inside of me was dead

and all I wanted was to disappear.

The next day, Bogotá seemed different.

I felt like a stranger in my own city.

Everything reminded me of him.

LA LUZ FUNERAL HOME

Every little detail hurt.

ROOM 3

When I saw him, I realized he was not there...

It's still hard for me to talk about that moment.

Is she Mariana?

No, I think she is in Mexico.

I thought Lucia should have them because Mariana is not here.

Lucia is going to be very happy.

In fact, here she comes.

I'm going to get them. I'll be right back.

Let's go sit over there.

The woman I was talking to is Mariana's mom.

Wait a minute.

Do you know who Mariana is?

Mariana is not only the daughter

of the most influential woman in banking right now,

but she is also--

she was--

Andres' fiancée.

Mercedes said he tried to reach you to let you know.

Hello.

What are you doing, Lucia?

My phone was ringing.

Your phone is off.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it.

Lucia, this is Mercedes, Mariana's mom.

These are a few of the things Andres left at my house.

Mercedes...

Look, I manage a local hedge fund in the Continental Bank.

Very nice to meet you, Mercedes.

Nice to meet you too.

Can I see that card, my love?

I'll be right back.

Hi, Lucia.

This is the key to your brother's apartment.

It's on 25th and 4th.

Apartment 22.

Thank you.

On the way to the cemetery, I kept thinking about the last time

I spoke to Andres.

I can't make it, Lucia.

Andres, if you don't come to see Dad right now,

I swear you'll never see me again, you understand?

I have to hang up.

You're a monster.

Since we were little, calling someone a monster

was the most offensive thing to say to each other.

Monsters were those who killed their parents.

Andres couldn't deal with Dad's death,

just like I couldn't deal with my brother's.

I guess we had a lot more things in common than I thought.

You'll see why I'm saying that.

I'll be right back.

We are here, Lucia.

Could you please give me five minutes?

How's Lucia?

Fine, hanging in there.

Why didn't she want to go to the wedding?

She didn't know about it.

That's what he kept saying.

I'll be back. I'm going to get her.

I can't do this.

Calm down, Lucia.

Give me the car keys, please.

- What for? - I want to go for a drive.

- Right at this moment? - Yes!

Okay, let's go.

I need to be alone.

Lucia, please...

Get out of the car.

- I know this has-- - Get out of the car.

God rest his soul.

Shine for him the perpetual light.

God rest his soul.

Shine for him the perpetual light.

God rest his soul.

Shine for him the perpetual light.

God rest his soul.

Shine for him the perpetual light.

It's my turn, Lucia.

Almost there. Hold on.

Lucia!

Hold on, Mom is watching us.

Hello, Mommy!

Go ahead, Miss!

Andres?

Mariana!

I knew you were going to come for me.

I'm here.

Promise me you'll never leave me alone.

I won't.

I promise you.

It's okay.

Come here.

I'm at Andres' apartment, my love,

and I think I'm going to stay here for a few days. I'm okay.

Kiss.

"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams

he found himself transformed into a monstrous insect.

He was laying on his back covered as if by armor.

When he lifted up his head, he saw his stomach, dome-like and dark..."

So, are you enjoying Mexico?

A little.

What region are you from?

From Monterey.

I've never been there.

Neither had Andres.

I've heard Mexico is beautiful.

Yes.

We were going there for our honeymoon.

To Mexico City?

No, to Puerto Escondido.

Do you visit often?

I haven't been there since I met Andres.

How long ago was that?

Like around...

three years.

Three years.

Mariana...

No! Why? Why?

Calm down! Mariana!

I can't breathe!

It's okay.

It's okay.

I'm sorry for going crazy.

Don't worry about it.

That's from the day we met.

He was so underdressed that I fell in love.

Was he wearing a dress?

Not exactly.

He drove El Pastuso to the party and decided to stay.

No, Pastuso, I can't stay dressed like this.

Come on, Andres! Wait!

Put this on and give me yours.

You look so pretty. Let's go!

Thank you very much.

Let's sit here.

Okay, let's do it.

Cheers!

- Excuse us, can we sit with you? - Yes, of course.

- Thank you. - Andres Hernandez, nice to meet you.

My pleasure. Mercedes Mendoza.

My friend Patricia Paris. Cheers!

Cheers!

- Hello. - My daughter Mariana,

the treasure of my life.

Mariana, nice to meet you.

Andres, nice to meet you.

Sit there. Mariana, sit here, please.

Thank you.

Doesn't she look beautiful in that dress?

Mom, please.

It's true. You do look beautiful in that dress.

- Right, Pastuso? - Yes, Mariana...

I think it's beautiful.

Would you like to try it on?

No. Not at all, Mariana, thank you.

But I think Andres would love it.

He's loved to wear dresses since he was little.

Do you really want me to wear your dress?

How do I look?

You look great.

We were inseparable after that.

Did he ever...

talk about me?

One Sunday he came early to go biking.

Who lives here?

My sister Lucia.

Let's go say hi.

She's probably not home.

Let me go ask.

No, don't worry about it.

Even if she was home, she wouldn't talk to me.

Why not?

Why wouldn't she talk to you?

Enough, my love.

Hi, Andres, it's me, Lucia.

I'm calling to let you know there will be a Mass for Dad tomorrow

at Santa Ana at 10 a.m.

In case you want to come and...

Cheers!

Happy birthday, Andres.

Am I the worst boyfriend?

Not at all.

But I'm the worst brother.

Why do you say that?

My sister hates me because I killed my mom.

What are you talking about?

My mom died because I was born.

That's not your fault, my love.

I'm a monster.

Do you want me to stop talking?

No.

Not at all.

Tell me, please.

The next day, we woke up really late.

Fuck!

Let us pray.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Descend upon us. Amen.

Amen.

We can go in peace.

We thank the Lord.

Thanks for the Mass, Father. It was beautiful.

I did it with all my love.

I know.

Please come see me if you need to talk.

It's always the same story with Andres.

I think you should call him.

Something must have happened.

Thank you.

Fuck!

I'm the monster.

You're not a monster.

Good morning. Did I wake you?

How are you?

Honey, Mercedes called me.

I told her you were at Andres' apartment

and she said she hired a moving company

to put Andres' belongings in storage.

The movers are on their way.

I have to go. I'm in the middle of a meeting.

I love you.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Andres used to do the same thing.

He hated when I got the floor wet.

I'll get it.

You can start here.

Don't pack that, please.

Could you please pack as fast as possible?

Thank you.

Don't take that either.

Let them take everything, okay?

Thank you.

How are you feeling?

I'm okay.

- Hi... - Good afternoon.

White candles.

Look...

I thought of you.

Thank you very much.

Of course.

Do you need any help?

No, thank you.

He told me he got jealous

when you became high school president.

Really?

I only won... because I was number 10.

Like Pibe Valderrama's number at that time.

- "It's all good with number 10." - Exactly.

You laugh just like him.

What's wrong?

- Nothing. - I can see it in your face. What's wrong?

Really, nothing's wrong.

Did I do or say something wrong?

No really, it's not important.

You're the most important person in my life right now.

Please tell me what's wrong even if it's nothing.

I just wish...

more than anything in life...

that I could go back in time and talk to him.

Just one last time. Just once more.

I have an idea.

Write him a letter.

Imagine he's here with us...

and talk to him.

- Now what? - Now we burn it.

After all my hard work, you want me to burn it?

No way.

"I love you. I miss you.

You're not a monster. You're my brother.

I send you all my love. It's all I have."

Yes. Good morning?

Good morning, Father Abelardo.

- Lucia? - I hope I didn't wake you up.

No, I just finished my morning prayers.

How are you?

Fine. Fine.

Would you like to come over to talk?

Yes.

That's why I'm calling you.

Come after the 10 a.m. Mass.

Thank you, Father.

This should be quick, I promise.

Wouldn't you like to come out and get some fresh air?

I won't be long.

How are you, my girl?

Fine.

It hasn't been easy.

I know.

I'm very glad you came to see me.

I've been thinking of you.

Thank you, Father.

Why didn't you go to your brother's burial?

Honestly...

I couldn't.

You need to mourn him.

Like you mourned your father.

No.

I never saw Andres again.

It was my fault and...

I treated him very badly the last three years of his life, Father.

How do I get over that?

Have you tried praying for him?

I wrote him a letter last night.

That's very good. Try different things

until you find what works for you.

You sound just like Dad.

He and I used to pray together.

Would you like to pray together?

Yes.

"You are the salt of the Earth, but if salt has lost its taste,

how can its flavor be restored?

You are the light of the world, so let it shine to all mankind."

I'm sorry to interrupt your tanning session.

Are you sin-free now?

Always. Shall we go?

- Hello! - Hello!

How much is that package of red and white roses?

- It's 10, honey. - I'll take one, please.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you. Have a good one.

And those flowers?

You'll see when we get there.

What are we doing in this horrible place?

I'm not sure I want to be here.

We have to do this.

I don't have to do anything!

You're right. You don't have to do anything,

but I have to do this, and I can't do it alone.

Could you help me, please?

I don't understand what do you need to do here!

I need to say goodbye to my brother, Mariana!

- Your brother? - Yes.

He was my fiancé!

My best friend!

My family!

Neither he nor we will rest until we do this.

I can't.

She's such a special woman that...

I see why my brother wanted to marry her.

Yes, but... I think Mercedes should know her daughter

is here in Bogotá.

I'm going to suggest it to her,

but she's a grown woman, my love.

I can't tell her what to do.

If you want, I can talk to her

and explain the situation to her.

Don't even think about it.

That's none of your business, honey.

She's here.

Mariana, this is my husband Adrian.

Nice to meet you. Adrian.

Nice to meet you too.

- How are you? - Fine.

Do you know something? I'm your mom's number one fan.

That's good.

And... how long have you been married?

Almost four years, right?

- Yes. - Are you planning to have babies?

We're working on it.

I can't get pregnant.

The doctor said--

The doctor says way too many things.

Let's have a toast.

Yes.

There is always light at the end of the tunnel.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

I'm sorry for asking so many questions,

but you've never mentioned it before.

Mentioned what?

Thank you.

Your husband.

You're right.

Why are you still married to him?

What do you mean?

I don't know, but he seems a little distant.

I could be totally wrong.

It's a bit complicated.

Don't you think life is too short to be complicated?

- What are you doing? - You have something on your lip.

What is it?

I think it's wine.

I don't know.

You don't know what?

I don't know.

Okay, thank you and good night.

Bye.

Hey...

are you sure you don't want me to take you to your mom's?

Don't worry about it. This is my home for now.

Mariana, call me if you need anything.

Good night to the both of you.

Same to you.

Bye.

Great things are happening, Lucia.

Oh, I have a business trip.

That's why I called you because I wanted to see you before my trip.

I miss you.

I can't believe

you're going to leave me alone in this moment of my life.

You told me you wanted to be alone.

Besides, you're not alone anymore. You have Mariana now.

I planned a trip to Villa de Leyva for the next weekend.

I don't need you next weekend.

I'm this close to getting promoted,

and you know what that means to me!

Yes, I know.

Hello?

I'm sorry to call you at this hour.

I woke up and couldn't sleep anymore.

Don't worry, same here.

I was just going to call you.

Are you okay?

I think I miss you.

Look out the window.

I miss you, too.

Hello.

Do you want to come to my mom's house?

I want to tell her I'm in Bogotá.

Okay, I'll get ready and pick you up.

Thank you. Bye.

Bye.

"I changed the reservation for this weekend,

in case you want to go with Mariana."

- Hello! - Hi.

Someone seems very happy today.

I feel very good today.

I'm glad.

I'm sure your mom will be happy to see you.

Yes, maybe.

What do you mean "maybe"?

She's probably not home.

Make a left here, please.

- I'll be right back. - Okay, I'll wait here.

Mom!

Mom!

"Hi, Mom, I'm..."

What's all this for?

I'll tell you in the car.

You're so mysterious.

I learned it from you.

From me?

Yeah, right.

Are you going to Mexico?

No.

I'm moving to Andres' apartment...

like we had planned.

Do you think being there alone is a good idea?

Yes, but no.

You don't even know what you want.

I do know what I want.

Right at this moment.

So what do you want, right at this moment?

I really want to go eat because I'm starving.

Perfect. Me too.

Do you really want to live there alone?

I've been by myself my whole life.

My parents got a divorce when I was a baby.

My dad moved to Mexico, and as for Mom, work has always come first.

I know what you mean.

I thought of something last night.

Why don't we move in together?

It's not good for either of us to be alone right now.

You're right.

Is that a yes?

- I have a better idea. - What?

Why don't we go to Villa de Leyva together?

Good idea.

Right?

- Do you have money? - Yes, I'll be right back.

- Hello! - Hello. May I help you?

- May I have two Kumis, please? - My pleasure.

These are so yummy.

Are you ready?

"Yes, let's go."

Let's go.

Where are we?

One of my favorite places.

As long as it's not a church or a cemetery, it's all good.

Oh, yeah, you're so funny.

Hi, welcome!

Hi, thank you.

Do I have it with me?

Thanks.

- Thank you. - This way, please.

- I know the way. Thank you. - Okay, have a good night.

Thank you, same to you.

Let's not forget to smell the roses.

But there are no roses here.

You know what I mean.

I'm so glad we're here.

Let's change and go.

Okay.

Are you ready?

This is gross.

It's just mud and little rocks.

One...

two...

three.

Fuck! This water is freezing.

It's part of the process.

You're going to pay for this.

Are there any animals in here?

Lucia?

I'm getting out!

No, wait!

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

The lady at the front desk told me

there are some nice stores downtown.

Do you want to come with me?

Sure, why not?

I'm going to take a shower.

Thanks.

I'm going to show my friend.

Do you like this blue one?

I'll take it.

Thank you.

Shall we go?

Let's go.

(Hey...)

(Are you okay?)

(Yes)

(Are you sure?)

(Yes...)

(I'm sorry, I don't feel like talking right now)

(I understand)

Forgive me if I made you feel uncomfortable.

No.

Forgive me for being weird all day.

I'm really confused.

There's nothing wrong with being confused.

No?

No, not for us.

We'll know what to do later on.

I really enjoyed what happened last night.

Are you okay?

I don't know. I've vomited twice.

Really? Come lay down.

At least you don't have a fever.

Drink this while it's warm.

Would you like to go back to Bogotá?

Would you mind?

- Not at all. - Thank you.

Excuse me, could I have an arepa and a chorizo to go, please?

No, no, sir.

You can't eat chorizo on an upset stomach.

No, thanks.

Sir, bring me an arepa and a chorizo, please.

Could we stop at the cemetery?

Yes.

Of course.

Let me know if you need me to stop, okay?

Yes, thanks.

We brought you this, my love.

It was all Mariana.

I had forgotten how much you like that.

As you can see, I'm putting her back on track.

Andres, I've decided to leave Adrian.

Andres, I had no idea about this.

I'm telling you both at the same time.

I promise I'll never leave her alone.

Thank you for bringing us together.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Hello, my love.

Hi. How are you?

Fine. I was thinking of you. How are you?

I'm fine.

How was your trip?

Very, very good.

Did you go to Villa de Leyva?

Yes. Thank you very much.

Mariana got sick, though.

How come?

It's probably something she ate.

Hey, do you think you can stop by?

Yes, of course.

I was going to call you to see you.

Okay.

Perfect. I'll see you later.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

I promise I'm going to fix this, Dad.