All language subtitles for La.Viuda.de.los.Jueves.cd1

EARLY MORNING, 17th. DECEMBER, 2001

Has Carla Masotta arrived?

No, not yet.

Hello, this is Carla.
Please leave a message. Thank you.

I just wondered how you were.
As I lost you on the way...

Anyway, call me.

I don't want to pretend
nothing happened, Carla.

Let's talk, okay? Bye.

No, don't!

- Are you okay like that?
- Yes, yes...

God!

Tano?

Tano?

Men!

WIDOWS ON THURSDAYS

A FEW MONTHS EARLIER

Transactions started falling
a year ago.

- Tano says...
- You can't say no to such an offer.

It's best to keep some money here.

Tano knows somebody at the bank...

I paid 300,000 and 2 weeks ago
it was quoted at 2 million.

- Just like Paris!
- Quite a deal.

What a party!
Tano's surpassed himself.

He chose the waitresses himself.
Don't even ask how he...

Look at Teresa. Remember
when they first came to live here?

It was only five years ago.
She looked so insignificant then!

- Hello there!
- Hello.

Where were you there?

Fantastic beach,
5-star hotel, all included.

Teresa's like a queen.
She looks divine, doesn't she?

I haven't seen Tano yet.
Where is he?

When I was a kid,
I believed in God.

They said he'd never let me down.

But when I really needed him,
he wasn't there.

Then I started believing in democracy.

I thought it was
the answer to everything...

Everybody eats, everybody learns,
everybody's healthy... Remember?

Know what I believe in now?

Money.

It's the international language.

With cash in your pocket,
people understand you wherever you go.

If you have faith,
money won't fail you.

God, on the other hand...

That looks good on you, Tano.
I look like an ice-cream vendor.

The things you do for love, right?

My wife's the only one
who's never let me down.

Neither has money, of course.
That's why I'm telling you.

Think of Luisina.
She's having a bad time.

Give her all she needs, buy her
another car, take her to Europe.

And if you're not sure...
Be honest with yourself.

Take a look.
What do you see?

I see a family man,
hard-working, with initiative.

What more could you ask of a guy?

So when you look in the mirror,
ask yourself...

"Don't I deserve everything?"

- Hello.
- Hello.

- How are you?

Come on in.

Well, Martin? Any news?

Interviews, that's all.

Nothing definite at the moment.

- Any news of the Norwegian?
- They say he's already here.

I'll introduce you.

But be cool, okay?
Nobody wants to be near a man in flames.

Do I look that bad?

Lala could help you out.

Your wife's perfect
for things like this.

You still haven't told her?

- Hi, Luisina.
- Hi, Tano. It's so nice to see you.

Same here.
Sergio told me about your mother.

- Yes, it's really hard.
- Life's a bitch, right?

- As long as she doesn't suffer...
- That's the main thing.

The only thing that matters.
Can I steal him for a second?

Quite a party you're giving.
And thanks.

- Well...
- Take a lesson from Tano, darling.

- He played really well.
- Excuse me.

Cinthia will see you on Monday.
She's great, don't worry.

Cinthia, my assistant, this is Sergio.

- Hello.
- Hello.

He'll be in on Monday
to sign the insurance papers.

- Fine.
- She's a real pro.

- Just leave everything to her.
- Thanks, Tano.

Hey, Mavi!
Tano must have a bad conscience.

This isn't his kind of thing.
Jazz, theme parties...

- Is that what you think?
- Yes.

Right, none of this
is really his style.

Except for his present to Teresa.
Wait till you see it.

People wear white
at funerals in India.

Death's a clean business there,
not messy like here.

Tano, you've gone
over the top with this party.

Tell me, what do you see in Ronnie?

I love the poor guy but you...

He has a dick this long.

Come on! I've seen him
in the locker rooms.

He keeps it in his bedside table,

and as he loves me so much,
he lends it to me.

What's all this "new age" stuff?

Spirituality is my wife's line.

I just buy it for her.

I wanted some too
but I missed the queue.

- But I can get you some.
- No, thanks.

Let's go together.
Teresa won't mind.

Shut up, idiot!

Enjoy yourselves
and don't miss the cake.

You should see the number
of candles they bought.

Two polo pitches,
three golf courses,

thirty tennis courts, two basketball
and two football fields,

fifteen daytime and twenty two
nighttime security guards,

CCTV cameras with...

180-degree perimeter coverage...

Used to be 360 degrees,

but we changed them, we wanted
to feel safe, not watched.

This is heaven on earth.

- Have you got any kids?
- No.

This place has a high fertility rate.
Must be the water.

Even though no-one
drinks tap water here.

Shall I take you upstairs?

There's a small study,

the master bedroom is huge.

No, there's no need. No need.

The balcony's lovely.
You can even barbecue there...

Will two guarantees be okay?

I can send you the papers today.

Won�t your wife...?
What's her name?

Carla.

Won�t she want to see it?

It's a surprise.

She used to teach English.

A new member for the "Pilates,
Solarium, Coiffeur & Manicure" club...

No, she's in the "Misanthropes
and Cynics" club, like you.

She studies mankind
as she brews her poison.

Ronnie. Ronnie!

Don't do anything stupid
or show me up.

Just this once, show
that appearances are deceptive.

Just this once,
appearances... are deceptive.

- Hi.
- Hi.

- Hi.
- You're Carla, right?

- Yes.
- I'm Mavi from the estate agency,

and this is my husband Ronnie.

- Hello, Ronnie.
- Hello.

We live here too,
so from now on, we're neighbors.

We've brought you some shitty stuff
to add to your chaos.

- Thanks.
- We always do that.

It's part
of the price you have to pay.

What a fantastic racket!

- Does your husband...?
- Yes, he plays.

Excuse me.

Hello. Gustavo?

Yes.

Hi, I'm Ronnie.

Mavi's husband.

Call me whenever you like
and I'll show you around.

I don't know when I'll finish...

That's okay.
If you're not too tired,

I'll give you a tour.

Let's not bother her any more.

I'd offer you a drink,

if I could find the glasses...

There'll be plenty of other times.
We're all like one big family.

- Part of the charm of the place.
- Karma, more like.

- Be seeing you then.
- Bye.

- Bye.
- Bye.

You're going to love the bedroom.

The wardrobe is huge, as you wanted.

Well? Been making friends?

Yes, they seem nice.

Too nice for my liking.

Do you want to stand out
from the start?

You'd better rent a bunker next time.

Look, honey...
There won't be a next time.

Come here.

Did I or didn't I promise
in front of my therapist?

Yes.

From now on,
everything will be just fine.

That's it! Yes!

Good one, Carlitos.

- Who's that?
- I don't know.

- Fancy a drink?
- Yes.

Hi. Hold on.
Come here a minute.

This is a new resident.
Gustavo Masotta.

- This is Tano and Martin.
- Nice to meet you.

- Same here.
- Hello.

Tano's the uncrowned king...
around here.

He runs an international firm,
Dutch in origin.

Fantastic wife, gorgeous kids.

The greatest guy in the world...

as long as you don't beat him
at anything. Not even at hide-and-seek!

And watch out, the girls
pee their pants for him.

Martin's...

the lawyer
at a global pharmaceutical.

A fierce defender
of their right to poison you.

So every time you pop a pill,
thank him for the trip.

He's what you might call our...
lawman here.

And what about you?

Me? I'm just the jester.

A guy of no importance.

Tano, did you see him play?
6-0, 6-0 in less than an hour.

And as fresh as a daisy.

- Fancy something to eat?
- Fine by me.

Unless you want
to play a little longer?

I'll think about it.
With this schedule...

If you decide to, give me a call.
All the girls are going.

- Okay, thank you, Teresa. Great.
- Bye.

- Good morning, madam.
- Morning. Any calls?

- No, madam.
- My husband?

I haven't seen him this morning.

- Did the children have a good breakfast?
- Sofi hardly touched her cereals.

Hello, this is Carla.
Please leave a message. Thank you.

Madam! Madam! Call security!

Would you mind closing his eyes?

The chief of police
gave me the thumbs up.

We're in luck.

What about Ronnie?

Doesn't he...?
Didn�t he...

always have dinner
with them on Thursdays?

He left early. I passed Mavi
when I came back from dinner.

Please try and locate Carla Masotta.

She isn't at home,
doesn't answer the phone...

The circuit breaker failed.

Any idea who did the installation?

If anyone's responsible,
that's where to look.

Just say the word and I'II...

Fate.

Excuse me, please.

I have to answer it. Hello?

How are you?

No, actually...
I had it turned off.

Your voice... you're scaring me.
What's wrong?

What?

The three of them?

That's ridiculous!
Are you serious?

I don't believe it!

Last night?
What time last night?

Have you spoken to the girls?

No, I'm not
at the office at the moment.

Yes, Ronnie... was there last night
but he came home.

Look, I can't talk now.

I'll call you later, okay?

That's a ridiculous style.

You want to be
an Olympic swimmer or what?

No.

Swimming along the bottom
instead of on the surface...

You want to be a diver?
Or an oceanographer?

I just want to swim, that's all.

You're weird.

But I like that.

They say you need
a strong male role model,

because your dad
hasn't worked for ages.

What do you care what people say?

He's been at Lakelands school
since he was a kid.

- Shall I take him out?
- No. What can they do to him?

Nothing but...

they're putting it out
that he doesn't fit in there.

They don't like people
who are different.

You make it sound like
my son�s gay or something.

- No!
- Lf he was gay, he'd be...

charming and affectionate.
He's just weird, that's all.

This place is like a jungle.

I thought Tano
would have him bumped off.

No, as "Don Vito" said:

"Keep your friends close,
but your enemies closer."

Not only gorgeous but a good player.

- I told you so.
- Tano's over the moon.

His wife's a looker too.

You've seen her? What does she do?
Does she work?

- Hello?
- Where is she?

Is she a hermit or something?

Why not ask him yourself?

We should form a sexual
welcoming committee.

- Really, Lala!
- Oh, let me dream.

I'm the wife of the chairman
of the board of ethics.

Without my fantasies I've nothing.

- Yes, damn it!
- Well played.

Very good, guys.

Hi. Pity your wife couldn't come.
Is she working?

What do you do Thursdays?

We meet up at my place.

For a good roast.
What do you say?

- Shall we go?
- You play poker?

- Do you play?
- What's the matter?

Nothing.

When did Tano find
another doubles partner?

So what?
I'm not married to him.

I know.
He was always the lucky one.

EVER HEARD OF THE NEUTRON BOMB?

NEVER.

IT'S ASMART BOMB

THAT KILLS PEOPLE
BUT LEAVES BUILDINGS INTACT.

THAT'S A COOL INVENTION.

Sorry.
I did knock but...

you didn't hear because you had...

Still glued to the computer?

No wonder you fall asleep in class.

All that stuff
will turn you into one.

School's not very interesting.

Yeah, sure, I know.

But just pretend a bit, huh?

People get annoyed
if you make them feel... unworthy.

It's better if they think
you're stupid than...

I know, Dad, I know.

Anyway... don't stay up
too late, okay?

Good night.

DID A NEUTRON BOMB FALL ON YOU?

NOT YET.

ARE YOU AS X-TREME AS YOU SAY?
WHAT ARE YOU LIKE?

ON THE OUTSIDE I'M A BEAUTIFUL GIRL.

ON THE INSIDE
I'M REALLY ROTTEN - TO THE CORE.

Nena said the Uribarris...
You know who I mean?

The Uribarris?

The cousins of Rodrigo Belloch,
the architect.

The one who lives in Barcelona.

Who's Rodrigo Belloch?

You haven't a clue, have you?

They bought a house near Montreal,

so that they could ski all year.

But apparently
it's thirty below zero...

ten months a year there.
Imagine that.

By the time you got to the end of
the slope you'd be like a block of ice.

Slow down, that's too rough.

Relax your tongue. Haven't you
ever licked an ice-cream cone?

Not this flavor, as I recall.

You liar!
Don't make me talk.

I ought to kill you but
I see you down there and think...

Tere, please!

I think of when we were kids.

So cute, so pure.

We used to dream of a house like this
and living like this.

We thought it was all we needed.

We were so naive.
But people always need more.

You were always the only one
for me and always will be.

You've pulled off a deal.
Admit it.

When you do that
behind the company's back,

you always get horny.

Oh ye of little faith!

I don't need anything
to make me horny.

You always had
an instant effect on me. Watch.

Did you hear about Luisina's mother?

Skin cancer.

Is this your idea
of a stimulating conversation?

The poor woman.
And she was always so vain.

- How did you hear?
- Never underestimate your husband.

I always know what I need to know.

You can't live in a state
of permanent conflict.

Life is a state of permanent conflict.

It's always the same game.

Death wish versus life wish.

I'm talking about economic policy,
handling power.

Are you two trying to scare him off?

Hello.

- Hello.
- How are you?

- Fine.
- Everything okay?

- Fine.
- Want a beer?

- Yes.
- Two.

It's hello and goodbye, I have to go.
I'm already late!

Don't rush,
Mavi's not ready yet!

Ah, Mavi...
Hello, Gustavo, how are you?

That's why I always pick her up last.

My wife always looks sassier and sexier
when she goes out without me!

That head of yours never stops.
One day it'll get you into trouble!

- Have a good time. Bye.
- Bye, baby.

We're like giants.

You disappeared.

I went out.

Out where?

The real outside.

Where the real monsters roam.

Where do you think I get this?

Don't worry, this is
a blind spot for the cameras.

The only one in the whole place.

A kid could die here
and no-one would know.

How do you know?

Hold this.

- It's okay.
- Hi.

Bye.

If your old lady found out...

"Oh, Trina!
Are you trying to kill me?"

That's part of the fun.

...Teresa's masseur.

It depends what you need.

Mine's much better.

- Hello.
- Good evening, ladies.

- Hi. Good evening.
- Welcome.

I see you've brought
another widow along this Thursday.

This way.

"Widows" is just a joke.

They call us "The Thursday widows".

Because our husbands
get together on Thursdays.

- They drink like fish.
- They lose money and fight.

Martin has to break them up
all the time.

That's why we run away!

We haven't been dancing
for a long time.

- Teresa.
- What?

You never want to dance.

I don't know what to do.

It'd be best to get
the money out of the country.

Then do it now.

What with the current interest rate...

So high it makes me suspicious.

Pass.

- Pass.
- Pass.

Right, I'II...
I'II...

Yours...

You bastard!

Is it my fault you can't bluff?

Come on!

We met in Buzios.

I thought he was Brazilian at first.

He spoke perfect Portuguese,

and when he finally said
he was Argentine, I almost killed him.

"If I'd told you,
you wouldn't have given me a chance."

And he was right.

So two hours later
there we were in my room,

and I came back as white
as when I arrived.

And did you get this in Buzios?

No, I got it before.
He doesn't like me having tattoos.

- What year was that? 98?
- 99.

Not so long ago.

So you're still in the "love zone".

- What's the "love zone"?
- The first few years.

Romance, sex in every room
and depilation every week.

So what does the future hold?

- Heartburn, honey.
- Sex in the dark...

And being prepared
for any eventuality.

That's all talk.
She's as faithful as Lassie.

If I was Mavi...

What comes after the "love zone"?

The "grey zone".

Sounds awful.

Call it a period of reassessment.

Once you've seen the reality,

you can answer what before
were only questions.

"Was this what I wanted?

This man, this sense of dependence,
these demands?"

- "These weaknesses, these obsessions."
- Careful with that...

It starts with the tattoos,
and before you know it...

Dessert, ladies?

- Yes. I'll have a...
- "Don Pedro".

Right.

- 12-year-old whisky.
- And don't be stingy.

If Teresa saw us...

The dog pisses here all the time.

So shall I send the money abroad?

That depends on your faith
in the banking system, Martin.

I'm making so much money here...

You still haven't told her.

If Lala finds out from somebody else,
it'll be worse. Stop fucking around.

The Norwegian will call me
before she finds out.

So what do you think?

Never trust a guy that gives advice
with his dick in his hand.

I heard the Dutch
are packing their bags...

and keeping
the subsidiary company in Brazil.

What will you do now?

Take the money we agreed on.

Send the money abroad,

and make a living
with a new business I set up.

Ever heard of viatication?

- Viati...?
- Viatication.

- No.
- I bought some databases...

from insurance companies,

and made a list of people
with terminal illnesses.

I advance them some money,

so they can enjoy it
while they are still alive.

Or they can use it
to pay for their treatment,

and I get their insurance
when they die.

Superb, Tano!
That is superb!

And I thought you'd kill me
the minute I told you!

No, really. It's superb!

The way it exposes
the very essence of the system.

Which is predatory, clearly.

I mean, it's capitalism.
In its purest form.

What would happen...

if there was
nobody left with blood to suck?

I mean, the system can't work
without them, can it?

What would become of us?
How would we manage?

For God's sake,
I can't sleep thinking about it...

If you want some milk,
go to the fridge.

What would happen to us
if we lived under water?

There's no way of knowing.

If you don't exploit people,
they'll exploit you.

Not necessarily.

Of course, you could always belong
to a royal family.

Or live on other people's generosity.

Or be born with magic
in your feet like Maradona.

But what about people like us?

Everybody has their share of guilt.
That's the price you pay.

And you know what?
I don't think it's too high.

I've got kids.
So have you.

I want to fuck.

Now.

Gustavo.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

- Are you sure?
- No, really. A bad dream.

Go back to sleep.

Go back to sleep.

Go back to sleep.

Carla?

Call my therapist tomorrow, please.

Make me an appointment, okay?

What were you dreaming about?

I dreamed I was killing you.

Top of the range, high finish,

thematic, air-brushed, hand-painted...

Once you've made your choice,
we can adapt it to your preferences.

There are different types
of lids, bottoms,

fittings, linings...

Excuse me.

Yes?

Again?

Give them till tomorrow, but no later.

Okay.

Sorry, but with
the bank accounts all frozen,

to be paid is getting more difficult
each day. Excuse me a moment.

Tere...

How's Ronnie?

Under sedation. Which is for the best.
When he's awake he's impossible.

What with the pain in his leg and...

Did he say anything else?

Just that he went home because...

he'd drunk a lot
and had a headache.

Whenever he thinks of it,
he starts crying like a baby.

I think there's something...

he�s just not able to tell me.

BANK BALANCE OCTOBER

EXPENSES OCTOBER

CURRENT BALANCE

The ryegrass will last till November.
All the same shade.

That's to avoid
color clashes between houses.

Green, green...
Yellow, ugh, it would be awful!

You have 2,000 square meters
of garden.

- Right.
- At 1,000 per 30 square meters...

- But that's...
- It's expensive,

but wait till you look
through the window in winter.

Ryegrass is more than grass,
it's a statement.

An anti-depressant
in the form of seeds.

"Buy ryegrass and you'll be happy."

- You haven't been yet, Lala.
- No.

Caro told me to come
before everyone else.

I bought those lovely glasses
she had. Remember them?

What kind of person sells off
their daughter's Barbies?

And, "We're going to Miami.

Carlos is being transferred there."
They must think we're stupid.

There are no secrets here.
Sooner or later it all comes out.

- Carolina never had ryegrass.
- No!

Lala?

Lala, are you here?

Lala?

Madam's not here, sir.

Wash this for me now, please.

Blood's a damn nuisance.
Where's she gone?

To Miss Nena's, to see her garden.

I'll bring you a clean shirt.

Oh, sorry.
I knocked but I didn't...

I thought you weren't here.

Then why did you come in?

Go ahead,
have a good search.

I was on my way out.

- Another one!
- So what?

"Notifications are not
accrued. There is no limit.

They do not amount to or incur
disciplinary action."

Lakelands School Regulations,
paragraph 20.

You should know.
You voted in favor of it.

When they make you chairman
of the parents' association,

and they will... Lady Macbeth's
already hatching plans...

remind me I have a few suggestions.

Where are you going?

- To the slums.
- Have you gone mad?

You do like adventure tourism.

- Well, it's the same but free.
- You're staying here.

Trina, I'm talking to you.

The thing is
when you talk, nobody listens.

Aren't you used to that by now?

Do you remember
how "Macbeth" ends?

The law.
Our most faithful employee.

You've been working out.

Very good. We like that.

With your official permission, agent...

Whatever.

Juan!
What are you doing there?

Come on.

You can help me in the kitchen.

You were sent back
to your childhood?

What have you done today?

- I went swimming.
- Of course you did.

You'd go if it was
the end of the world.

- Give me a kiss?
- Oh, Mum!

How was school?

Isn't that obvious too?

I managed to avoid the taxes.

I ran into Armand.
They're hiring new people.

Below management level.

- Can I go?
- No.

We could find out at least.

Would you move back in
with your folks?

Well, I couldn't
go back to a lower position.

- More flan?
- No.

- Let me go. You two can talk better...
- No!

What we should do is sell this place,

and buy another somewhere else.

Don't change the subject.

We're talking about you.

And I do want more flan.
Give me some, please.

I want some more too.

Do you think it's easy for me?

I have to cope with everything.

The office, the house, your moods.

My moods.
Family matters.

Hold on.
Weren�t we talking about me?

I know it's hard being a man.
It's all I've done since I was born.

So if my kind has borne the burden
for so long,

why shouldn't women
be able to too?

Luengo has bought a Mac...

as big as the fridge.

Would you like one like that?

- Can I go?
- No!

Speak. Say something.

At least pretend
to be part of this family.

Luengo watches porn on the Internet
and jacks off to it.

Juan!

- You told me to say something.
- But not something disgusting!

I climbed his tree the other night.

- He was at it all night.
- Get out!

Out of my sight! Go! Now!

- Good night.
- Good night.

Who'd have thought
Luengo would do that?

I never would.

So?
Did they offer it to you?

If they didn't, challenge them.

They're slow to offer management posts
but if you insist...

Make them notice you. People never
appreciate what they don't see.

You never complain,
even when they replace you.

Not even at tennis.

Look how easy it was with Tano.

Could you sign here and here, please?

I'm trying to remain calm...

and keep my dignity
despite all the tragedy.

This isn't fair!

- Lala, please.
- You wanted to avoid...

any scandal and I said okay.

Now, make yourself responsible!

My husband was put into that ambulance
without his wedding ring.

I don't care how,
but make sure it's found!

It was Martin�s wedding ring...

I've got the same insurance.

And it's fine...

if you want to make sure
your family's covered.

But if you don't want
to bequeath the money,

or you have to spend it all
on treatment like your uncle...

Yes, it's crazy.

MESSAGE FROM CARLA
DO YOU HAVE EGGS?

Wouldn't you rather pay for the best
possible treatment than regret it later?

You do the best you can.
The rest is luck.

Okay, Carlos.
I'll call you back.

Don't you worry. Bye.

Sometimes I wake up
and wonder where I am.

Everything seems
just too perfect, too unreal.

I'm scared of somebody saying...

"Well, that's it, Tano.
It's all over.

It was all a reality show.

Now get back where you came from.
Back to public transport.

Back to your dad's newsstand.
Get back."

Sometimes I feel like...

I don't belong here.

That I'm out of place.

Like I was hiding from the police.

Afraid people will think
I'm not innocent, even though I am,

and point me out.

Report me to the police.

And I always thought
I was the only one.

Is that what you mean?