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Papaya.

Dear.

My love.

Come, honey.

Kiss me, honey.

No!

- Hey, can you take me? - Sure, come on up.

20 pesos for Juan!

- 15 pesos! - 15 pesos for Juan, 15!

Pedro "The Savage" and Juan de la Cruz...

two champions

they will do anything to win.

Pedro "The Savage" and Juan de la Cruz...

Here they are, ready to go.

We can start the fight.

Pedro is in the ring.

- 20 for Pedro! - 20 to Juan!

Come on, Pedro!

Attack!

Attack, Pedro! Hit him, come on!

Come on, Pedro!

Come on!

Come on!

Come on!

Hey, Sara, you like violence, huh?

Vincent!

What are you doing here? Sit down.

Like what do I do? Handsome.

Hey look!

I also bet you're in Santo Domingo for work.

No no. I'm here on vacation.

I have left the newspaper and the rest for a couple of months.

- Come on! - Oh well.

How much have you bet?

20 pesos.

And how much have you lost so far?

Who me? No, no, I'm winning. Look.

I have bet on Juan, he seems in good shape.

Come on!

Come on Pedro! Come on!

Come on!

Another 10, 10!

It's over. Don't waste any more money.

What rage!

The winner is Juan de la Cruz.

Too bad, he has not gone well for me.

If I'm not mistaken, the last time we met.

You told me that you would call me.

- I'm still waiting. - I?

You got carried away and then your wife found out. I don't like those messes.

Anyway, my wife is now in France

and that is already water under the bridge.

So let's have dinner together, I'm at the Dominicus.

Me too. It's the last straw, how have we seen each other?

- Come, I have the car here. - It's yours?

No, no, it's not mine. It's from the company.

Ok, I'm an adventurer

but I would never have bought a jalopy like this.

Are you still without sentimental commitments?

No.

Are you going to stay here until the plant is built?

More or less.

Come here.

Are you impatient?

Here is a waterbed that is a flying carpet.

Always in bed.

You should have been an accountant, not a geologist.

I find comfort to be more enjoyable.

That's all.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm the one who's impatient.

No, come on, I'm all wet.

Where?

Come here.

- Let's try the bed. - No.

It is different than a spring mattress.

Vincent, it's very hot in here.

Is there something to drink?

Everything you want.

- You want something too? - Sure.

Whatever you're having.

No.

Sara, what's wrong?

It is awful.

Sara!

Hello? Call the police, quick. Room 215.

Who is it?

- Are you new here? - Yeah.

Have I scared you, ma'am?

What is your name?

Excuse me.

I don't need this anymore.

She disappeared about 20 days ago.

And he hasn't been heard from since.

No.

No, we were all convinced that he had returned to America.

Because of the divorce.

He had asked for a month's leave.

In any case, it's all very strange.

The manager claims that he had not even canceled the room.

Yes, indeed it is.

We sit down here?

We can talk a little more calmly.

The cancellation does not appear anywhere.

At reception he asked for a car rental the day that,

According to you, Mr. Vincent, he was going to leave for the United States.

That's all.

Oh Sara!

Come, my dear. Come.

- Good morning, young lady. - Good morning, manager.

Miss Sara Ressel, commissioner.

The lady was with me when we discovered Dean's body.

"Very delighted, Miss."

Sara, the sheriff needs to ask you a few questions.

I hope I can be of help to you.

Thank you, Miss.

Although I don't think it brings us new elements.

You didn't know Mr. Dean, did you?

No. I think I saw him here at the hotel once, but...

that's all. I'm sorry.

But according to you...

According to you, commissioner, why did they put the body in my room?

Am I wrong or some time ago another engineer from the company

the one you work for suffered a traffic accident?

Yes, but...

I don't see the relationship.

For now, neither do I.

But what if there was?

Someone, by putting the corpse in her room, wanted, yes...

In summary, he wanted to give you a warning.

Anyway, we'll see, and do me the favor of staying reachable.

Yes, yes, don't hesitate, even if you don't see the reason.

I mean...

in case we should...

How to say it? Find the relationship. It's.

Don't worry.

Don't worry about it either, director.

After all, for a while,

News like this doesn't wake up anymore...

too much interest.

You are a journalist, right? It is not like this?

Yes, but I'm on vacation, sheriff.

Know? Not everyone likes to live

with a nuclear power plant in front of his house.

Yes, but remove...

I mean, physically removing the technicians seems overkill to me.

It's more likely that Dean got into some trouble here.

But he never told anyone about it, and...

And now his corpse

he has gone to your room to tell you how he got screwed, right?

And what I know?

Let Montenegro take care of that.

Montenegro?

Yes, the commissioner, don't you remember?

Let him do his job.

Let's dance?

Forget about it.

I think, thinking about it,

It could also be a drug issue.

What did you think of him?

What do you want?

That I repeat the report I made to the company?

He seemed like a nice guy to me.

He liked women, rum and smoked ordinary cigarettes.

Maybe he was a little obsessed with the local girls,

but that doesn't seem like a crime to me.

Perhaps it would be interesting to know why he had decided to divorce,

don't you think?

Well, I didn't ask that.

It didn't interest me.

Because?

Because... because men, unlike women,

they mind their own business.

They're following us, right?

Well yes, since we left town.

Now try slowing down.

Let's see what they do.

Because if they overtake us, they weren't following us, don't you think?

Let's try.

You were right.

Pretty clever girl.

Don't be so nonchalant. You were frightened, admit it.

Yes, I admit it, I was scared.

Yes, yes, very scared.

Can't be afraid?

Well I was scared.

Okay, you're forgiven.

Hey, where are they going to make that plant?

We have chosen a very nice place.

Between the mountains and the sea, not far from here.

Because? Is it a journalistic investigation?

Just curious.

Hey, look!

She's got nerve.

Standing up there with no traffic going by and the sun beating down.

That one risks melting like chocolate.

But...

That's the maid from the hotel.

Let's give her a lift.

Yes of course.

It is the most beautiful creature I have ever seen.

Hello, do you want us to take you?

This is my friend Vincent, he is also in the hotel.

- What did I tell you? - Yes, you weren't exaggerating.

Come on up, let's go.

My name is Papaya.

Papaya? What a curious name.

And what's your name?

- My name is Sara. - Ah, what a curious name.

I'm going to Las Ventas, it's my town.

We're not going that direction.

Hey, let's take her.

Is it very far?

It's where we're going to build the plant.

It's okay, we'll take you.

Tell me something, Papaya.

What is a girl as pretty as you going to an old a place like that?

It's the Fiesta. The whole town will be there.

Tell me, would that by chance be the Fiesta of the Round Stone?

Yes, like every year.

I always thought that Round Stone business was a bunch of hooey.

Normal, for you white people, our traditions don't exist.

You think they're just tricks to fleece tourists,

but for us it is not so.

Hey, calm down! I didn't mean to offend you.

Can you explain to me what are you talking about or do I get off?

Yes... It's a kind of macumba or voodoo.

It dates back to the time of the Incas.

They all gather in front of a stone,

naturally round,

and they let loose.

But the stone...

no one knows where it is.

Hey Papaya!

I bet you know. Why don't you tell us, huh?

Because it's none of your business.

Papaya is right, Vincent.

Westerners don't care about traditions

of the towns where they invest their money.

Sure, we run civilization.

We let them keep their traditions,

which then goes round and round, and it is always the same.

See, though the Round Stone was originally a sacrificial altar,

they would have once sacrificed a goat,

then the following year another, and there you have the tradition.

No?

Turn there, to the right. It's shorter.

At your service.

Because you don't talk, you order.

That's alright.

Hey, those two are my friends!

Wait, for a moment.

- Is something wrong? - Yes the car won't move.

- Do you understand engines? - Well, I can try.

This is Ramon.

Delighted.

- My friend Manuel. - Vincent.

It's hot, right?

Drink this, it will revive you.

It's very good. Thanks.

Are you also going to Las Ventas?

Sure, let's go to the fiesta.

Everyone who passes through here goes to Las Ventas.

- My name is Ramon. - I am Sara.

Here is the problem.

This was loose.

It doesn't take long to get it right.

Quick the geologist.

You know, we don't know much about cars.

We have rented this to go to the party, so thank you.

See you around.

Bye bye.

Papaya, what are you doing? Are you coming with us to Las Ventas?

Why not? Let our friends get back on their road.

What's the matter? Don't they like the Fiestas?

You do not know...?

They don't believe in the Round Stone.

No, it's just the truth...

- Look at this. - What a strange amulet.

- It's very weird. - Besides...

I know that one.

And his name is not Ramón.

And he knows you.

He actually knows that you're a geologist.

He had an ambiguous, arrogant smile.

Yeah.

Vincent, where are we going?

Guess.

The festivals of the poor are the same everywhere.

They change only the color, the temperature...

and sometimes just the name of the saint.

- You're right. - But I'm sure it ends well.

Who, the saint?

No, the Round Stone.

Where's the wild satanic orgy you were talking about?

What are you now, a heathen?

I already told you, it's all a farce.

They like to call it a fiesta.

Hey look over there!

- Where? - There, in that direction.

Who is it?

- It's Papaya. - Papaya?

Yes there. Look.

There!

I think she wants us to follow her.

Come on.

She has disappeared!

There she is!

It will be hard to catch up with all these people.

Come on, quick.

Otherwise we will lose her again.

Let's look over there.

Over there. You have to go there.

Very well thank you.

We'll see.

Take a papaya.

No, thanks.

Where are they waiting for us?

- Over there. - They are waiting for us?

In that part.

The blue House.

- Come inside. - Come on.

Vincent!

This is the old part of the town. I've never been here before.

I have the feeling of being watched by a thousand eyes.

And why didn't you come before?

The plant that you are going to do is going to be right next to this town.

Well, you know, this area is a bit...

How do I explain it to you...?

It's a bit like a Chinatown.

And?

Well, Chinatowns, in general, are only for the Chinese.

I mean, if you don't go in a group, it's better to stay at home.

Well, going with you I can be calm.

Look, this must be where the old lady said.

What do we do, we go in?

Let's go in.

Well...

Can you find out what's going on?

Is it a joke or what? Let's talk!

Aren't you here for the party?

Listen, we're looking for a girl named Papaya.

Do you know anyone by that name?

Yes of course.

Well, that's already something.

And where is she? Can you tell us where she is?

You must bring flowers.

Everyone must bring flowers.

- Do you understand now? - No no.

Absolutely nothing.

I wonder what there is to understand

apart from the fact that someone is trying to scare us.

Obviously, the festival of the Round Stone,

the real one I mean, it's serious.

But they do it in secret.

You told Papaya that you didn't believe it,

so now she...

she has invited us to participate.

In her way, perhaps.

But it's still an invitation, right?

Well, that brain of yours never stops, does it?

Sure, if not, what kind of journalist would you be.

Let me tell you, do you know what these types of invitations are usually called?

Call it what you like, but I'm going to get to the bottom of it.

You hear something?

No.

I do not hear anything.

It's coming from in there.

But the place seems abandoned.

We'll see.

We were waiting for you.

It seems that we have finally arrived.

Sara, do you want to go ahead or not?

It's a question I should ask you.

I want to see.

I don't like it, Sara.

They are all drunk and drugged.

- Let's leave. - No wait.

You must drink.

- Wonder what it is? - We're going to try it.

Vincent.

Vincent!

Where are we?

I don't know.

What the hell happened?

I don't understand.

Sara, we have to get out of here.

Right away.

We're not at Las Ventas anymore.

This has to be...

Yes, it has to be Ocho Rios.

It is not very far from Las Ventas.

It's a village of fishermen.

All people who left from... you know,

where we are going to build the reactor. You know?

What do you mean?

That everyone who is here,

before they lived right where the plant is going to be built.

We tore down their houses and gave them these in exchange.

And did they accept?

Well, first they protested.

- But then... - Then nothing!

They pretty much forced us, take it or leave it.

That is, live here or be homeless.

In the name of science, right?

And who has brought us here?

Some friends. Why, something wrong?

Now I understand.

You were there too, huh?

Tell the truth. Behind one of those masks.

Don't tell me you didn't notice.

And there was also Ramón.

And Manuel, right?

You see, she kept her wits about her.

The children's school is ready.

It will have capacity for more than 60 students.

Good.

Regarding the organization of the personnel, Pedro has been in Cuba

and he can play the teacher.

- Everything has to be... - Ramón!

You can go for the journalist.

Papaya will have taken care of everything by now.

Okay, Louis.

You come with me.

So we can make preparations for tomorrow.

So you want to take your bath, huh?

- I'll get you set up. - Oh! There is only water for one.

Do you mind taking it together?

Is it a problem for you?

No, no, for God's sake.

Of course it is not a problem.

As long as we leave as soon as possible.

And what are you doing there?

Standing like a statue?

Let's go. Come.

Excellent.

I think it will be...

a relaxing bath.

I don't like being dressed when others are naked.

She look like your type?

A beautiful girl.

Now go in the other room and wait for me.

What do you want?

Go away!

Leave me!

Where are you taking me?

Help!

Damn you!

This joke has gone on long enough.

I assure you, no one's joking Miss.

So, drop an explanation.

Be careful, you are not in a position to demand anything.

If you have a little patience, you will see how...

we will give you enough information for a front page article. That's your job, right?

And my friend?

Stay calm.

Relax, he is in good hands. You've seen it yourself, haven't you?

A lucky guy.

Papaya, pay close attention to what I am about to tell you.

By now, the journalist who has seen you with Brian

she will no doubt have understood what this is all about.

You just have to work Vincent.

And make sure you get all the names of the engineers

who will come to build the nuclear power plant.

Only with very precise information

we will be in a position to act in time.

I think we all agree, right?

We are a small organization

and we prefer to act peacefully.

Well, I mean without weapons.

Good morning, ma'am.

Come.

Come on.

You want to eat? I'm hungry.

Yeah.

I would also like to eat something.

Come, there is fruit.

I met Dean, your colleague,

The guy who worked at the nuclear power plant.

Oh.

He died.

Yes I know.

I was working at the hotel when they found his body.

You know, I don't think he quite agreed with the head office.

It seems the opposite to me.

He was a fan of nuclear power.

And he understood that it is progress that has to win.

I appreciated him very much.

But you, my dear, cannot understand these things.

Yes, only you understand!

Be careful, everybody's brain is the same color!

No, sorry, I didn't mean that.

It was just that I don't think you know much about nuclear physics.

No, I only know that it will poison our lands.

Ah, now I understand.

You're one of those who made such a fuss about the plant.

Bravo! Convinced and committed.

Do you know who thinks like you?

My friend Sara.

By the way, what happened to her?

She left with my friends.

But don't worry, she's of age isn't she?

Yeah.

You must never leave me.

Wait.

A doll?

No, thanks. I'm not interested.

Know that it brings good luck. They are very cheap.

I'm sorry, but I don't even have money.

It doesn't matter, please.

No thanks, I don't want it.

You are a friend of Papaya. Here, I'll give it to you free.

Take her, take her, you must.

There. Now you go.

You'll see, with this you'll feel like a new man.

Meeting in town tonight.

But I'm not done here yet.

Forget it, you will continue when you return.

Luis wants to see you too.

- I have to go. - Why?

What are you doing? Why have you thrown it away?

You will drink it another time.

No, why are you leaving?

You can't leave me now.

- So... - You wait, okay?

If you want, if not, you can leave.

You know I'm not leaving.

Not without you.

The works of the plant will finish soon.

Despite the disappearances.

I will return to Europe.

And you will come with me, right?

Yes, of course, I'll go with you.

Stay, honey.

Vincent!

Vincent, hurry!

We have to get out of here and fast. I think I've figured it all out.

What happened to you?

Why did you leave?

I did not leave.

That is, not of my own free will.

They took me out of here. It was that Ramón guy.

Hey, I don't know what they want from me, but they want to kill you.

But what are you saying? What are you talking about?

I'm talking about this hole, this village. I'm talking about these people.

I'm talking about Papaya!

I saw her awhile ago. She was torturing some poor...

human wreck of a man..

It's what you're going to become if you don't get out of here.

Listen, I'm done.

It's okay if your job is to make up stories, but enough is enough, huh?

Either speak clearly what's on your mind...

or leave me alone.

What do you want me to tell you, Sara?

It's just with that girl. I am discovering incredible things.

I have no intention of...

Wait!

Just think for one minute, will you?

Who is Papaya?

Who are all those people we saw at the party?

And, above all, where are they from?

No, don't answer, you couldn't anyway.

Those are the people who had to abandon their land, their homes,

And do you know why? To make room.

To make room for you and your nuclear power plant, do you understand now?

That's why Dean disappeared. You realize?

And that's why Scott disappeared in exactly the same way.

Yes, you have also disappeared.

Listen well, Sara, I'm here of my own free will.

The works of the plant are stopped for the moment

and I have done nothing but take a good vacation.

If you're fed up, you can leave, no one is holding you, understood?

You're crazy, Vincent.

You no longer see more than two palms from your nose.

All you see is what's between that girl's legs.

I just hope you make it out alive.

They let you escape, it was their responsibility to catch you.

Come on.

Thanks to the documents that Papaya took from Dean,

We know the current situation of the state of the works.

Tomorrow a team with a truck will go to the construction site

and will remove all reference pegs.

They won't be able to understand anything.

In the afternoon we will see the situation of the technicians.

Engineers will be able to do the project,

but without the technicians they are left with their ass in the air.

So guys, okay, huh?

- See you. - Bye bye.

- All the best. - See you later.

Bye bye.

Oh, you found her.

Good good.

Yes, it was the children who rounded her up.

Glad to hear it.

I was waiting for her.

I...

I think you lost something, Miss.

Thank you.

No, it's not worth the trouble.

- But.. - I'll keep it as a souvenir.

That is, if you don't mind, of course.

Don't worry Miss, she's among friends.

I'd like to know what I'm doing here.

You are very curious, but I will try to explain.

You are a journalist, right?

Well, we only found that out after we invited you to the fiesta.

At that time we were more interested in your friend the geologist.

That I knew. It is he who works at the nuclear power plant.

He will see, here we collect everything we may need tomorrow

in case we also have to leave town

to take refuge in the mountains.

So, according to you, the plant will be built...

Nevertheless.

What do you think?

I think your methods will get you nowhere.

Exactly, that's the reason we decided to have you stay here.

You will be able to write as many articles as you want about our cause.

And with my friend, what are you going to do?

Your friend shouldn't have taken this job.

- Can I ask you a question? - That's what you're here for.

What is the real reason for your opposition?

- Goodbye, Louis. - Goodbye, Martin.

Have you seen how beautiful all this is?

Garbage, in short, the residues of nuclear activity...

- Oh yeah. - They'll ruin everything.

They will contaminate, they will poison...

And we... what will become of us?

Can you tell me?

We're just poor, all right.

But it turns out...

that this land is ours and we have firmly decided to keep it.

We don't need nuclear power.

The sun is enough for us

the sea, love, nature...

All of these things.

Yes, but killing human beings.

Listen, we didn't start this.

Also, we are not a band, but a whole people.

We have rebelled all together

and naturally we fight in our own way,

with the weapons at our disposal, in silence,

without telling anyone.

Because when we talked, nobody listened to us.

Now, however, it is different.

It's an experience, you know?

That's why I ask you to stay here.

So you can relate this experience.

So public opinion will know our situation.

You will understand us better.

Stay, but where?

This is full of shacks. You will have yours.

Behave.

So you really don't want to tell me?

I do not know when. Don't know.

But I'm sure they'll send someone...

to investigate...

those disappearances. I'm sure.

But you also know when they will arrive.

No no no...

I don't know, I already told you.

Yes, yes... So...

Yeah...

No don't go.

Stay.

Wait.

Papaya.

Come back.

No!

No! What do you want?

Oh!

Oh!

No!

Come here!

Stay!

No!

Look out!

Get up.

Have you gone crazy?

You see, in this short time I have understood...

I have understood everything about you.

Even the things up until yesterday...

I refused to admit at all.

That violence only makes sense

when it serves to confront other violence.

When it's a last resort.

And especially...

when it's true reason for being...

is the survival of the species.

You taught me that.

All of you here have taught me that.

And now save the razor.

A grain of sand should not be able to alter

the operation of machines based on truth

and in justice.

It's my fault.

You don't have to be jealous even if Luis is your man.

Papaya.

You don't understood anything!

No wait!

Papaya, what are you doing here?

It is not clear? Or do you want to know the details?

Get out!

Yes, she was the last to see the geologist.

They went on an excursion together.

Commissar!

- There she is! - Great.

She is a very lovely girl.

Sorry for the delay.

Would you like a drink before you set out?

No thanks, I think we'd better go now,

or else they will start without us.

I'm coming.

Are you sure that my presence is not necessary?

No, mine for now.

It's just a private investigation on behalf of the nuclear power plant.

Besides, you are very well known.

Fine, okay.

- Bye bye. - Bye bye.

Bye bye.

See you later!

Let's spend some time together

it will be better that we protect ourselves.

Sure, delighted.

But is the rite of the Round Stone really so unique?

Yes, and also unforgettable.

Yes, it is a kind of macumba or voodoo.

It dates back to the time of the Incas.

They all gather in front of a stone,

round naturally

and just let themselves go.

But no one knows where the stone is.

It's always seemed like a farce to me.

Oh no.

Look at that girl.

She has courage to stand out in the sun.

Stand up.

Let's go pick her up, poor thing.

If you like...

- Are you going to Las Ventas? - You got lucky.

Come on, get in.

- What is your name? - Papaya.

What a curious name.

- And what's your name? - Archibald.

What a curious name.

We want to thank the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic.

For their collaboration during the filming.