Original subtitles

[Sounds of the uterus]

[stadium]

[baby crying]

[midwife] It's a boy,

How are we calling him?

[Victoria] His name will beRafael.

[Virginia] Alberto. Let'scall him Alberto mom.

[Victoria] Alberto AguileraValadez.

[Juan Gabriel interpreta:"Paracuaro"]

♪Paracuaro, Paracuaro a little town witness to so much pain ♪

[banda music]

Good morning, Ma'am, may I take a walk with Amparo?

Go. But do not forget, thatI'm watching you from here,eh?

Yes, mom.

[inhale]

Your sister with her goodsuitor and you don't go out.

Remember: "a jumped doe isa dumb doe"

-Ay mom! -"Ay mom."

-Whom am I? -ummmm...

-The Black Charro. -What do you mean The Black Charro?

It wasn't a ghostly voice;It was a movie star voice.

I was just kidding.

Dona Brigida, Goodafternoon.

Don Manuel, good afternoon,I'm sorry.

You find us wearing rags.

Rags? There's nothing nicerhere.

Surely everyone thinks

"Where did these twins comefrom?"

Oh, Manuel! Don't say suchthings, it embarrasses me.

Do you know how to get ridof that? With an ice cream.Would you?

Of course!

Victoria, would you likeone?

Yes, thank you!

I'll bring it right away.Wait for me here, I won't belong.

Don't you see that you can'twaste this opportunity?

-He's a great match! -Yes, mom.

"Yes, mom. Yes, mom.""

It's a blessing that he hasnoticed you, girl.

He's hardworking and fromrespectable family

Then smile and get pretty.

Come on! Catch up with himnear the ice cream cart.

You're right.

Victoria, I was looking foryou.

Not now, Lupita.

[whistle]

[Raining]

I'm Gabriel. GabrielAguilera.

I just came to tell yousomething.

You're going to marry me.

You are wrong, I have aboyfriend.

You're splitting hairsknowing that you have two...

Didn't you hear me? I amengaged,

in fact, I see him coming.Please young man

I'm not asking you if youwant to marry me, I'mwarning you

If you do not marry me, I'llsteal you.

I told you!

So, here you are. I've gonearound three times,

even the ice cream haswatered down. But look whatI found!

It's lovely, Manuel,carnations are my favorites.

You're the one who's...

Don't you want to wait forthe rain to stop?

I saw you going aroundwithout Victoria.

Look, Mom, Manuel gave methis carnation.

Wow Manuel, you are such agentleman.

Would you marrythat Manuel?

I do not know... Maybe, ifhe asked me.

Don't play dumb, you likeGabriel more.

How do you know?

Because I saw how you lookedat him and I know you

Well, I don't think so... I think with neither.

That Gabriel is not good foryou.

My mom told me that he isnot from Paracuaro

he came escaping fromJacona. -Escaping?

Yes. They say that histeacher got pregnant

He got her pregnant?

Do you want me to tell youhow?

No, but... is it not simplygossip?

Well, you know the saying:"There's no smoke without afire."

-In God's name. -Amen.

-In God's name. -Amen.

[stones falling]

Stop mom!

I didn't do anything.

"I didn't do anything". Donot talk back at me!

You know very well whatyou're doing.

You are encouraging thatgood for nothing.

And how do you know he's agood for nothing?

Did they tell you anything?

It's what everyone is sayingin town!

He goes about whistling andtalking, but does...nothing!

Don't you realize the onlyone you should be thinkingabout is Manuel?

Stop it, Mom! Why don't youlet me think about whom Iwant to think?

Do not talk to me like that,girl!

-Victoria! -Let her go, Amparo.

Your sister has a lot tothink about.

[whistle]

Who's there? My boyfriend'snearby.

That's me.

Are you following me?

You've caused a lot ofproblems, go away, please.

Problems, me? You said thatwe didn't even know eachother?

Did you like the littleflower? Sheesh, it's verycold!

But I'll take it, like a man

because that's how mygirlfriend likes water...Geeez!

[laughing] See? You're notso angry because I made youlaugh.

When you laugh you no longerlook like your mother,

with that sour face all daylong, how awful.

If I ask you something,would you answer me?

For this one, my pretty one.Ask whatever you want.

Is it true about Jacona?

Who told you? Well, nomatter. Yes, it's true ...

it was a school teacher, shegrabbed me at a tender age.

There are crosses that onebears for a lifetime.

I know that God does notforgive what I did,

but... I was very young.

I did not know what I wasdoing

Thank you.

Why?

For telling me the truth.

Ah, well, you asked. Nowit's my turn.

Is it true that you're goingto marry that Manuel?

What do you see in that kidother than his skinny horse?

Do you think I am thatsuperficial?

No, but let's see, what doeshe have that I don't?

Aaaah!

Brigida, look who came tosee you.

Ay! look at my state.

Thank you, Ma'am.

Didn't I tell you, woman?

The seasoning is whatmatters, isn't it?

Esperancita, why don't yougo see if they brought themilk?

I asked Dona Maria to let metalk to you.

Sure, whatever you say.

You know that my Manuelitois heads over heels overVictoria

And... I do not like it atall.

My husband, may he rest inpeace, and I had otherplans.

I understand. You know thatwe are a poor family...

but my daughter is a verydecent girl that can

Do not interrupt me, that'snot in question.

I spoke with my son and...he wants to ask for her handas soon as possible.

Now, without my husband,he's the one who decides,

and I'm not going to becomea nuisance.

Over time you learn whereyou can burrow into.

I'll be thankful, Lady.

if you accept my Victoriainto your family

She will be a good mother.

I don't doubt it, she cancook.

And as they say, in mattersof the heart the head issuperfluous.

I think we can wait untilthe end of the year for thewedding.

But I agreed with Manuel tomake official thecommitment,

you just set the date. Whatdo you think if we do itthis week?

I want to be the bridesmaid!Moreover, let it be here inthe house!

Of course, Lady, wheneveryou say it will be perfect.

And thank you very much forbeing such a good employer,Dona Maria.

You and Don Luis both.

Never let it be said thatMaria Romero is a badbridesmaid.

My husband is going to bevery happy.

Somehow, we're going tohelp, you'll see.

Thank you.

Don't cry, Brigida.

This is meant to be a happymoment.

But I am happy. It must bethe onions. -Thank you, Maria.

-See you soon, Brigida. -See you soon.

Victoria is getting Married!

[whistle]

Where's the horse from?

I was paid for a job all theway to Morelia.

He's is pretty cool, isn'the?

I've told you that I am notthat superficial.

With me you will want fornothing, Victoria.

I'll even make a shrine

to place your flowers.

It's ok, my pretty, throwthat flower

I'll give you another one,with color and with the goodnews you want.

But a better one... a realone.

I like this, Gabriel. Itreminds me of the moment wemet.

You decided to be informalwith me!

From there to there, that'smy uncle's land.

He will sell it to me cheap.Over there, I will build ourhouse

we'll plant a tree for shade

I mean... also for the kids.

-kids? -Yes...

How many do you want?

Well, I don't know, 15, or20.

To help us sow when we buythe land.

well then you don't wantchildren, but donkeys.

What I want is to become oldby your side

with so many children younever have time to cry.

[music]

And that face?

Not now, Gabriel. Take mehome.

What did I do wrong?

Can you take me or do Iwalk?

No, wait, It's because ofManuel, right?

That guy does not love youas I do.

how are you so sure ofeverything? You talk andtalk...

Listen! Does your heart beatso fast every time we meet?

I'm the one you love. I canfeel it. Here.

No, my pretty!

Just look at how you got

don't break down now.

you were so pretty [laughs]

What I like about you isthat you always make melaugh.

Not like this, Gabriel. Takeme Home.

Well, then!

I'll make a delivery to TheRosedales

I'll do a little business,this and that,

and I'll be back tomorrowfor the Virgin's party.

I will see you that night,in the kiosk.

If you do not come, I willunderstand. You have time tothink.

to think it over with theheart, my pretty.

What if I do not make it?

But how you will not makeit?

[laughing]

[galloping horse] [music]

Victoria! Where have youbeen?

Early morning wash theseclothes and iron them.

I bought these new sandals

Maria gave you theseearrings.

Why's that?

Manuel and his mom will askfor your hand, tomorrow.

So, you look pretty, child!

Aren't you happy?

-Yes, mom. -You'd better.

[fireworks]

[dogs]

What are you doing there?And the avocado?

Let's Go! They're alreadywaiting for us.

[strong explosion] [dogs]Ay! Oh my God!

it had to be today the partyof the Virgin!

I'm so nervous already.

Change that expression orthat face will scare awaythe groom!

[door opening]

[whispering] Well what areyou doing? They're waitingfor you.

Ay no, no, no, Take off yourapron, Victoria.

[whispering] Yes, ma'am.

Dona Maria, thank you onceagain for everything youhave done for us.

Ok, ok, I haven't done thatmuch.

I am very fond of Victoriaand nothing would make mehappier than see her happy.

And you said that she was abit slow...

[laughing]

Excuse me.

Serve Manuel first and thenmy husband, then your futuremother in-law and then us.

My husband, may he rest inpeace, left us some land

and an abandoned windmillthat my son wants tojump-start

now that we are doingbetter. It's not much but myson is hardworking

and that's a blessing.

I took care of raising mydaughter

and made her dutiful ineverything you may ask,young Manuel

Dona Brigida, since I sawyour daughter, I reallyliked her.

And soon I told my mom, sheis the one for me.

I want to marry her and forma family.

With me she'll want fornothing, and neither willyou.

So I ask you and Don Pablo,who's with us from heaven

that give me her hand totake her to the altar. Asalways I dreamed.

Oh, say no more, youngManuel.

I am sure my daughter willbe happy to be your wife.

If my husband was with us hewould approve of this union.

It's just good news that yougive us with this proposal.

Let's say no more. Let'sorganize the wedding![laughs]

But say something, girl!

As this deserves a toastright? For the futurecouple!

[all together] Cheers!

Victoria will wear my dressduring the wedding

believe it or not I was ofthe same size.

[laughs]

Do not worry about food

I have my grandmother'srecipe book.

With that you'll all besurprised.

They'll certainly make agreat couple.

Tell me whom I'll begodmother to.

Dear, you could bring somedrinks from customs.

-Yes, of course. -It has to be a great party.

Are you happy, Victoria?

Victoria.

No.

[suspense music] What's wrong with you?

-I said no. NO! -What did you say, girl?

[Manuel] Victoria.

I don't know what's going onwith that girl.

[man] And so it was thatthat strong woman

rebuffed her own mother togo to join Gabriel.

The one nobody wanted.

But as they say one doesn'talways find

what one sets out to lookfor,

Victoria didn't imagine thatthis decision would mark herlife.

[racing car's engine]

Don't you have a smallerone?

[man]Sorry but no.Magallanes, do you have asmaller one?

-No. -No.

[Magallanes] it's weird theydo not have change.

I know.

Are you Juan Gabriel?

No, I'm not. I've been toldthat, but I'm not.

Nooo, yes you are ...

Can I have your autograph?

[laughs]

What's your name?

To Rodrigo.

Thank you. This toll is freefor Juan Gabriel, sir.

-Thank you, young man. -Have a good one.

Thanks.

[engine starting]

-Does that happen often?-What? Passing through forfree?

Not to me. To Juan Gabrielsome times.

-Is it not the same? -It's the same, but it's notequal, teacher.

Shall we continue?

I'm all yours. We still haveabout two million kilometersahead.

[fireworks]

[band's music] [people laughing]

[whistle]

I thought you had lied tome.

Learn this well. I do nottell lies.

I thought you preferred him.

I could not. I want to behappy.

And so it will be my pretty.What happened with youchaperone?

-We had better get out ofhere. -I have a surprise for you.

[band's music]

[people talking]

[laughs] watch out.

Ay! watch. ok! [laughs]

Do you know where we'regoing or are you just makingme dizzy?

If I make you dizzy, it'sonly to show you how youmake me feel

Come! Aaay!

-Ay! [laughs] -Almost there. And...

Now, do not faint.

Ready?

One... Two... Three...

Gabriel...

[Juan Gabriel interprets Abrazame Muy Fuerte Amor]

♪I Couldn't bring the stars down, but then... ♪

♪these might as well be the stars, You deserve this and more.♪

♪Hold me real tight my love; keep me by your side like this ♪

♪I want to thank you my love for everything you've given me, ♪

♪I want to love you back somehow every day ♪

♪my love, I've never been on pain's side ♪

♪but I had to suffer when I trusted someone ♪

♪who swore she'd give her life for me Hold me ♪

♪because time goes by and doesn't stop hold me real tight my love, ♪

♪because time is against us♪

♪hold me cause it [the time] doesn't care who people are ♪

♪hold me cause it [the time] doesn't care who people are ♪

[birds]

I'll come back for you.

Where were you? I lookedeverywhere.

What is this, what happened?

She was foaming by the mouthafter what you did lastnight.

She was burning with rage,Victoria!

What are you doing here,Chema?

Do you know what I did?

I had to tell him, I wasworried.

I'll wait outside.

Mom, how do you feel?

with Manuel... you marry youmarry...

Do not talk, Mom, rest.

Marry Manuel, go. I said.

Sorry, Mom, but I cannotmarry to Manuel.

Why?

Yesterday I went withGabriel, I cannot be withanyone else!

No... [shortness of breath]

Mom, Mom! What's happeningto my mom?

Mom, mom.

Mom! What's happening?

Mom, Mom! What's happeningto my mom? What do we do,Victoria?

Go for the doctor, run!

This is your entire fault!

[Band interprets "Dios Nunca Muere"]

Poor Dona Brigida. she diedbecause of her daughter.

-What a disappointment andwhat a shame. -That Victoria!

She has always been aspoiled brat

begging her mother'sforgiveness, and she rest inpeace.

At least she's no longeraround to see her with him.

[galloping horse]

If you come to insult me infront of everyone, I ask younot to do it

Let me bury my mother inpeace.

I just came to pay myrespects

my condolences for Dona Brigida, may she restin peace.

I hope you can be happyafter this.

that life begins, where youthink, that reality ends

[Priest] And their union isthe expression of God'sloving plan

Your love has to beindissoluble, faithful...

You become a visible sign ofthe love of our Lord Jesus.

So, to celebrate the holymatrimony ...

we are at the altar to beused in the sacrament ofmarriage.

And I ask: Victoria andGabriel,

Have you come to marry ofyour own free will?

[clapping] [all together] Kiss, kiss,kiss

It is done.

It looks so fragile.

When it grows up, it will beas high as the Cathedral ofMorelia.

Or as strong as you.

We'll be fine.

Everything will change,you'll see.

We will grow old together.

And our children and ourgrandchildren

will play under of thistree's shade.

Nothing is going to goamiss, I promise you.

[galloping horse]

-He was born yet? -Yes.

You have to be strong, son.

-Is it a boy? -It's a girl... But she isvery weak.

Can you do something? Giveher a cup of tea orsomething?

We should take her toMorelia, sir, but... it isfar

and it's not sure that theycan do much there as well.

Gabriel. [crying]

It must be left in the handsof God.

He decides if your littlegirl stays with you

or with the angels.

[Victoria] help me! Gabriel.

Hi... Hi my baby!

[Victoria cries]

Why, Gabriel, why?

[cries]

[baby crying]

Victoria! Everyone! come in.Look how pretty, children.

[clapping]

Mom, come to see!

And the tree continues togrow.

And the family too, Gabriel.

I will not be able to worksoon.

Don't worry, my pretty. It'salmost time to replant theselands

and we will have harvestleft over.

If it's a boy, we will namehim Rafael.

I'll carve it, I'll carveit...

[earthquake]

It's an earthquake... Don'tbe frightened.

-run! run! -What's going on, dad?

[tree falls down] Don't go there!

Stay here!

Bring him here.

[broken glass]

Everything okay over here,Chema?

There's... there's nobody inthe square

Everyone came here to shakeoff the scare, brother

Before the world ends. Itwas strong, right?

[all together] Yes.

-And how was it for you?-Why would I tell you? Ifyou never believe me.

Just tell me.

Because the world is goingto end, Gabriel.

The Bible says it will startlike this.

First an earthquake, thenthe sky will turn black,

and then the plague willcome.

This is already finished mybrother.

[dog] GABRIEL!

Gabriel...

What's up, my pretty!

Get back to work now. Thereare many mouths to feed.

I'm working my pretty.

I saw something movingbeyond the hill.

What does it matter if itmoves?

could it be the end of theworld?

That's what the bible says.

[dog] [yelling]

What are they doing to mymom?

Nothing, Lupe. Your brotherRafael is coming?

-Yes. -Well...

[Victoria scream and cry]Save my son, please!

[everyone cries]

[earthquake]

Do you think that now is theend of the world?

Don Gabriel, your wife needsyou. Don't leave her alone,

go inside.

First an earthquake, thenthe sky is going to becomeblack.

Your children are crying,they're scared, it's betterto go with them.

Dad, my mom is asking foryou.

I'm coming, my girl,

[man] They say it was fromnight to day

the Paricutin volcano wasborn

and there was my family. Soit was for them.

That's what uncorked whoknows what in my father.

[volcano erupting]

[man] They were very hardyears.

The Rafaels alwaysmiscarried and my father...

He was increasingly fartheraway from everyone

And he did not work as muchas before

and it was Victoria who hadto take care of everyone.

Only God knows where she gotstrength.

I did not see you, ma'am.What do you need?

Nothing, Victoria, thankyou. I'm worried. How areyou?

You know, very concerned.I'm missing Don Luis.

I miss him too,

sometimes I imagine himthere in the room drinkinghis whiskey.

Sit down, Victoria, there issomething I want to talk toyou.

Yes ma'am.

I go back to my land, northto Ciudad Juarez.

Without my husband I havenothing else here.

You are leaving, then, Dona Maria.

Oh, Victoria, I swear by thelove I had for your mother

that you can trust that youwill always have work in myhouse.

keep my address so you willalways have it with you

I know that things are noteasy here.

We will miss you, Dona Maria.-Me too, kid.

Thanks.

Where are you going, girl?

Just with Juana... to goaround the kiosk.

And you decided that on yourown?

Sorry, I was just going toask permission.

I don't want to see yougetting into trouble, eh?

If I hear something...

Oh, I told you I'm justgoing with Juana

Don't talk to me like that.Get yourself to the house!You will not go anywhere.

You're nobody to control me!

Not anyone?! I am yourmother and you do what Isay!

Enter the house! Come on!

Gabriel!

GABRIEL!

What's up my pretty? Why doyou scream if I'm right here

you're elsewhere, I cannotdeal with everything

I need your help!

What's wrong with you?

Nothing, nothing, a bitworried... Worried abouteveryone...

about what may come...

Then, my queen, are we goingto the dynamo?

Did you not like it lasttime?

What did you say? Do not bedaring. I cannot today; Ileft secretly for a while.

You just tell me and I'llbring you the moon I'll giveyou my ranch,

You do not have a ranch.

Hell, Virginia!

In the middle of the square?What will people say?

Excuse me, Dona Victoria,it's not what you think.Listen to me, please ...

Do not talk to me that Idon't know you

Let's go to the house!

You are absolutely right,Ma'am, let me introducemyself.

I'm Federico Juarez and Ilove your daughter.

Listen to me, young man,what do you mean with love?

Giving a good life toVirginia?

Giving her many children?

Look, I was not bornyesterday and I know

that whatever you havepromised my daughter is nottrue.

Men make promises and morepromises

but the words are gone withthe wind

Watch what you say,

but watch more what you do.

Do me a favor and helpyourself. Stop seekingVirginia.

Sweet-talk another one!there's plenty of girls inthis town. Let's go!

Stop looking at him.

Don't say anything to yourdad.

There's another child on theway.

Why are you crying?

My mom wants to send me tothe convent,

You need me here, right?dad?

I will pray so that God takeour children to heaven,

and see if he forgives me.

[glass falls to floor]

Stop, Chango

go sit down.

Or go home, you're crookedalready.

You must have crooked aim

Otherwise, Amparo wouldhave already gottenpregnant.

Hello, brother, a sip?

For free?

Always, bro.

Perhaps the world endstoday.

Why does the whistler drinkfor free?

Do not start, Chango. He'smy family.

Instead of drinks, ask toborrow his girl. She's avery fine woman.

Cut it out, Chango, or getout of my place.

OK...

pour me a drink.

What, are we not friends?Friends are like family.

Yes...

Stop You are drunk

Serve me, brother! And I'lltake care of Amparito

what a tasty thing, kid,only she's yoursister-in-law

and those big...

ok, ok

Stop it, dumbass!

[glass broken] Stop! Stop!

Are you ok? eh?

Leave it there, Chango,don't get me in troubles.

leave it!

[scream] I have enough forthe two of you, whistler.

Then I go for your girls.

[scream]

Go, Gabriel!

Get out before someonecomes! I'll manage.

It is going to end. Firstearthquake...

[breathing strongly] [nurse] quiet, eh?

[nurse] wait, ok. Quiet,quiet.

[scream] [nurse] it'scoming. Push, push! strong!

[nurse] breath and push.Good. breath and push. goodjob!

[fire]

[man] And in the midst ofpain, screaming and crying,

I came to this world.

Like everyone else, and theproblems and sorrows camewith me.

Things happen and nobodyknows why

but they mark you forever.

If they had not happened,maybe I would not be heretalking, singing!

[baby crying]

Sometimes I sing to life,sometimes to the pain, Youknow!

you never forget the scars;

they remind us of what wewere

and what we did to becomewhat we are today.

It's a boy How are wecalling him?

His name will be Rafael.

Alberto. Let's call himAlberto mom.

Alberto Aguilera Valadez.