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With the support of the INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE CINE AND ARTES AUDIOVISUALES

With the participation of GOBIERNO DE LA PROVINCIA DE SANTA FE

In cooperation with MUNICIPALIDAD DE ROSARIO

Winning film of the RAYMUNDO GLEYZER Feature Film Development Contest

Everything okay?

Yes.

Did you come?

Yes.

VERAS DESIRE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Santiago King

PRODUCTION Santiago King, Federico Actis

CO-PRODUCTION Romina Tamburello, Tomás Foster, Gustavo Actis

KAMERA Lucas Perez OPERATOR Romina Ferreyra

SET DESIGNER Lucas Comparetto (AADA) KOSTÜM Laura Perales

HEALTH SERVICE Damaris Rendon REGISTRATION SUPPORT Federico Rodriguez Seveso

ORIGINAL MUSIC Pablo Crespo EDITING Danalí Riquelme

TON Agustín Pagliuca (ASA) TON POSTPRODUCTION Santiago Zecca (ASA)

MAKEUP Florencia Brid HAIRSTYLES Serena Fenty

SCREENPLAY AND DIRECTION Romina Tamburello and Federico Actis

Hello.

Are you 3B?

Are you Lula665?

Yes.

Okay.

Let's go in.

There is the bathroom. With soap and toilet paper.

You have two hours.

Do you smoke? - No.

Good. That's not allowed either.

There's nothing in there.

Okay.

I thought there was a bed. - No.

But this one is really good.

Comfortable, almost like a mattress.

Would you like to? - No.

You? - No.

The apartment is yours. I hope you have fun.

I'll be back in two hours.

Don't let anyone in.

If you need anything, write to me.

And hangs the door chain.

HI.

Watch out!

Very good! And again!

Come on, Vera! We started 20 minutes ago!

Let's go! Take your places!

This is faster!

Faster, go!

Back again!

Relax!

Breathe deeply!

Go on, again!

Gut!

Take a break!

Three, two, one...

You idiot, you're always late.

You're messing it up.

Off to the bench!

Lick me.

Hey, are we going to Anto's on Saturday?

After the game? - Yes.

Clear.

Do you come too?

Hey. - Was?

Are you coming too? - Um... Yes, I think so.

Let's see. - Ah, someone is looking for you!

Nonsense!

What's going on with you?

Nothing, that was my mother. She's standing outside.

What are you doing here?

Did anyone see you? You should wait inside.

No, nobody saw us.

There is no light and it is boring.

Sorry.

Okay. That's 500 pesos.

Here.

Come on, come on.

Hello.

Hello.

Can I give it to you? - Sure.

I'll pick him up tomorrow. - Okay.

Yes, I understand very well.

But the consortium cannot approve this.

That's impossible.

Naturally.

Of course. Why... - Hello, Mom.

Hello, little mouse. - How are you?

No. No... We need bigger budgets.

This way it becomes very difficult.

Yes.

Wait. Vera!

Your bag. Clothes in the laundry.

Yes.

Yes.

No, you don't have to... What?

Okay.

No, I'll take care of it, like always.

Of course.

Of course.

Orlowski, please see you tomorrow

the apartment in Salta on the corner of Francia Street.

The tenant says the floor is peeling off.

Please, definitely tomorrow.

Thank you.

No, no. Wait, wait. Not that.

That belongs there. To the apartment on Rioja Street.

And this... Yes, this belongs to Moreno 54.

Please be careful.

Turn it down, I have to make a phone call.

And do me a favor. Help me with this, daughter.

Help me sort these out properly. Come on.

Turn that down.

I can't hear anything. - It's not that loud.

Hello, Marisa! How are you?

Yes.

This is a very good decision.

Yes, two bedrooms.

No, it's not on the ocean. But it's only three blocks away.

Yes. It's four to the center.

Vera, please!

Excuse me.

This is my daughter.

Good. I think it's ideal.

I need your email address, if that's okay with you.

Then I will send you my account details for the deposit.

Do you agree?

Nice.

Very good. Tell me.

Yes. Wait, I'm looking for something else to write down.

Now you can get started. Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Perfect.

Okay. Wonderful.

Good. See you again.

Yes. Thank you very much.

Hello.

Rober, I have great news.

We just rented Pinamar.

That's one less problem.

A big kiss and we'll talk tomorrow.

Now you can sleep peacefully, everything is cleared up. Kisses.

How was school?

1,000 tests. No desire.

That's how it is this time of year, you know.

What is that?

It's awesome.

But what is that?

Daddy! - Hello, my love.

My little.

Everything OK? - Yes.

Hello, how are you?

No, don't leave your stuff here, please.

And Vera, I won't say it again.

Turn that thing down. I'm working.

And?

As always. On the bench. I'm a dwarf.

And who plays in your position?

Marina. - Marina is also a dwarf!

But she can jump. - You can too!

When is the game? - Saturday.

I'm coming. Then you will win.

Are you coming with me, Adri? - Okay.

Saturday? Not possible. I have to hand over two apartments.

Here. I'll show you something.

They filmed me there. - Yes!

See? - Great, Dad!

Wait. Watch me block the passer.

Great! Yes, great! - He has no chance. Perfect, right?

Awesome. Can I see it again?

No! - He had no chance.

Have you noticed that I'm working?

Go and help her. - I already did.

Come on, do it. - Dad, I already did!

What should we eat? Something with potatoes?

I don't know.

I ate something after the game, so...

I don't need to eat anything. I'm dead tired.

Well then... - Wait.

Order something for both of you.

Here. - Okay.

See you then. - Ciao.

Mama?

What should I order? - Something with potatoes.

I'll help you.

Let's see.

Do you want to do something together tomorrow?

Okay.

When can I go back to my bedroom?

I know, honey.

Help me convince your father.

He said he only needed a few days,

but he distracts himself.

Rest.

Thanks.

Hey.

What? - You're not a dwarf, okay?

The last game I was at, you were much better than Marina.

I played in the children's league there.

Marina is great.

I let up.

Don't talk nonsense.

Sleep well.

Thanks, Mom. You too.

Thanks.

For rent

Very spacious. That's rare these days.

Lots of space for a one-room apartment. And the closet

offers an astonishing amount of storage space.

All.

Antique. It is stylish.

And the balcony...

It is not a second room, but a balcony.

You could enjoy it.

You could paint it white.

In two days it will be painted.

It is very bright. - Yes, you are right.

Verín, would you please keep the notes, honey?

They are not convinced.

She is ugly.

Okay. What was your name again?

Adriana. - Adriana. I'm sorry.

Adriana, I want to be honest.

I just got separated.

I'm looking for something nice... - Sure.

Okay, I can't afford something nice.

But this place is more depressing than...

her ex.

Yes.

You should consider lowering the price, Rober.

Otherwise it won't work. There have already been three viewings.

This week. Yes, three viewings this week.

People don't like her. What can I say? No...

I like them, but money has to be put into them.

And it's not all that easy.

Okay, fine. We'll discuss it tonight.

Yes, tonight.

Yes! Good. See you then.

Is Roberto very annoying?

Even more than your father, imagine.

Hey! Watch out!

Vera! - I'm sorry.

When should I pick you up?

I don't know. I'll call you.

Finish getting dressed and buckle yourself in.

Yes yes!

Precise! Leg power! Here you go!

Gut!

Explosive! Go! To the hands!

High!

What are you looking at?

Would you fuck him?

Come on!

No. - Go ahead.

Good! - He is a little old.

I think he's great. - You're disgusting.

Gut!

Precise!

Come on!

Telling is not the same as seeing.

That's true. - The guy is incredible.

Like he's not running. That's crazy.

I was ten meters away from him.

And he doesn't sweat!

He is ranked third in the world. - Were you with him at the games?

Are you crazy?! And miss a day with Bauti in Chicago? No.

How's Bauti? - Very well.

It's his senior year.

Already? - Unbelievable, right?

Yes. He's looking for an internship, you know?

Worth it.

Verita! Come here! - What is it?

Look. I found a photo of the three of them the other day.

No, no... - Look at this!

Look at my long hair. I don't remember that.

And Delfi's beautiful curls!

You wouldn't recognize her today.

She has dropped her Argentinian accent. She is now from Madrid.

No, no. Do you remember that, Rober?

Yes, of course. That's Funes. - Yes.

I gave you this ball. - Yes.

Can you help me, honey?

No, I meant Veri.

Come with me, Luis. It's boring alone.

How am I supposed to pay for this? - We'll find a solution.

Start practicing and we'll play a game.

How mean of you, my dear.

He's mean. We should report him for stealing the bat.

Sure. - By the way.

I need the 3B documents before I forget.

Of course. - That was very tasty.

Does Bauti want to return to Argentina? - No. Why should he?

Bring me the documents. - No, that's in the past.

There he can lead a quiet life.

He found friends. No, no.

Of course we would be happy to have him with us, but...

Here is everything from 2018.

Taxes, fees, expense report.

Okay.

But the meters are turned off, right?

Sure, no electricity and no gas. - OK.

Should I keep her with me? - No, no, Adri.

I have space at home, unlike you.

Also,

A year without rental income is too long.

Taxes are eating us up. - Yes, yes.

Yes, but only this apartment is causing problems.

I have shown them many times, haven't I?

Yes. - I show them every week.

How many are there in total? - 23.

24 if you count those in Córdoba.

If we spruce it up a bit, then it can be rented out again.

Yes, but it has a leak. Didn't you see that?

Yes. - The closet is soaking wet.

The paint is peeling off.

But we invested a lot in the floor

and it turned out great. What else?

I suggest selling them.

I'm sorry, but I don't think that's good advice.

Why? - Because the market is at rock bottom.

I'm surprised you don't know that.

We get nothing for that.

I think you should wait a little longer.

I agree. Let's wait and see what happens.

In the meantime, we should try to rent it out.

How much should the rent be after all the repairs?

And no one is looking for such apartments and buildings anymore.

People are not looking for something, Adri.

People buy what others know how to sell.

Okay, I'm sorry.

It's not your fault. - It's okay.

I shouldn't have brought it up.

No problem.

Is there coffee? - Yes. Would you like some?

With pleasure. - I'll take one too.

Okay, I'll drive you there.

See you then.

She just broke up and is already fucking someone else?

My mother says, when you start,

the pussy is stretched so much that it will never be the same again.

I don't know who is dumber, you or your mother.

You're both idiots, that's why nobody tells you anything.

She told me

she lets herself be fucked in the ass to save herself the pill.

Disgusting! - Yes.

And you're such a loudmouth. - Well...

And you? - What?

How's it going with Nico?

No. Better not ask.

We haven't fucked in a long time.

We don't know where either.

At your grandmother's?

No, it's horrible there, it smells so old.

It's unbearable.

And we can only fuck on the plastic cover of the sofa.

Gross! - Yuck!

Listen. My cousin says,

that a girl rents out an apartment for sex.

Your apartment? - No, an empty apartment.

Look.

Your name is 3B?

No, 3B is the apartment.

You get a sleeping bag.

It's kind of gross. But what do I know.

The plastic at my grandma's is worse. It sticks to your ass.

I'll write to her on your cell phone. - No! Give it to me!

You are so uncool.

So, it is cheap,

and when you're done, she cleans up.

Armes Ding.

Everything OK?

Yes.

You wash the sleeping bag, right? - Yes, of course.

Mach 500 Pesos.

Did you have fun?

Yes.

Cool.

Veri! Essen!

Vera, come eat!

I'm coming!

Hello, is it available?

Is it yours?

How did you get there?

There is the bathroom.

There is soap and toilet paper.

So that's what the sleeping bag was for?

You can take it with you and wash it.

That's okay.

Is the bike a problem?

No, but don't lean it against the wall, that will leave stains.

Seriously? These walls?!

Can we smoke? - On the balcony.

Okay. - What if we want to buy something?

It's best to go now. I'll wait for you.

Are you locking us in here?

Yes, that's how it goes. Until I come back.

And what if something happens? An explosion,

a fire, who knows. - No, nothing will happen to you.

There is no electricity and no gas.

And if there is a zombie plague? What do we do then?

Write me a message.

Okay. Can you give me the WiFi password? I've run out of data.

Ignore her. She's just messing with you.

That's 500 pesos. - Good.

Thanks.

Hey.

You forgot your bag.

Put the door chain on and don't let anyone in, okay?

All clear. Hello. - Hello!

What was wrong with her? Strange.

A bit stuffy, but somehow sweet.

You like her! - You like her!

Come here.

Hello Hello.

The apartment is rented?

Yes, my sister has been renting it for a few weeks.

Great. Then I'll meet her soon.

Yes. - Yes. Are you going downstairs?

No. Just go, I'll wait for you.

All right. See you around. - Okay.

I'm late for pick up. Please take a taxi home.

BOARD

Hi Papa.

I'm late, but I'm coming.

Yes.

No, you don't have to pick me up, I'll be right there.

Okay.

Kisses. Ciao.

Where is the key? I can't find it.

Take mine.

I was still missing that argument.

What else can I do to get someone to rent it?

She is really ugly. - So ugly.

I forgot what she looks like.

This needs to be painted. - See?

The wet spots I mentioned.

Look at this. Something has to be done.

The last time I was in an apartment like this...

on Zeballos Street. Do you remember?

No, I don't.

The thought of it moves me.

Listen. - "Stirring"?

Now let me show you what to do with the walls...

Zeballos. Zeballos. - Shut up.

What about the walls? - All those damp spots.

I told you. The leak.

From here to there. A huge crack.

Do you remember Zeballos? - You're such an idiot.

What? Are you still into idiots or have you changed sides?

No, I changed. - What are you into now?

What do you want? I don't have time. - Zeballos. Yes.

You're hopeless! - We don't rent them.

We keep them for ourselves. Yes. - What do we want with them?

Zeballos.

It's been so long that... - That what? Listen.

You are hopeless. - Do you remember now?

Yes. But only a little. - Kiss me. Yes?

A little bit.

I really don't have time. I have to...

It doesn't matter, we have enough time. You want it too, don't you?

OK. But hurry up. - No. Not like that.

But hurry up. - You're standing on my foot.

Come here.

What do you want? What? - You.

Come here. You.

Zeballos? - Ha.

We need to replace the heater. - Yes?

Good thing it's turned off.

Oh yes!

Is good.

Come on. - What?

Come on. - That's not possible.

No? Why not? - That's not possible.

Come on. - I'll do you a favor.

Come here. - "Like"?

Come on. - Come here.

Go on. - Yes.

Slowly, slowly.

Slow.

Does that feel good? - Yes.

Tell me. Yes? - That's good.

Tell me. - That feels good.

Do you like it too?

Tell me. - What?

Fuck me. - Yes.

Do you like it? - Yes.

Show me. - Yes.

Yes? Do you like it?

Pull it out, please.

Pull it out. - Sorry.

It's all ok.

We do not sell them.

We rent them and occasionally use them ourselves.

What are you talking about? Get off me.

Come on. Zeballos.

I'll get you something to wipe yourself with.

Here, my pants.

Take this.

I am completely disheveled.

"Disheveled" is not exactly the right word.

You really think highly of yourself, don't you?

My makeup is ruined.

Where does this come from?

I don't know, it's a phone. - Not mine.

Where is it? - It's yours.

Don't know. Look for it.

Where is it? - Where did you put it?

There it is. - There it is.

Hello.

And...

Yes, ready. Yes.

In 10 minutes?

We will be there.

Before.

That was the notary. We were supposed to come over immediately.

Okay.

We had sex and your hair is done.

You are so romantic. - Can we go?

Let's go.

Let's go.

We shouldn't rent it out. - Shut up!

Am I not allowed to have a bachelor pad?

Hey, why didn't you come?

What happened?

Nothing.

Listen, can I sleep at your place?

Nico and I are staying overnight at my grandma's.

He's picking me up here.

You didn't want to go back to that shitty apartment.

I told my parents that I was sleeping at your place.

Don't you want to tell me what happened?

No, forget it.

Okay, we'll talk tomorrow, okay?

Okay.

Hey!

What are you doing here?

It's all ok?

Yes.

Secure?

Yes, yes.

We bought beer. Are you coming to us?

All right. - Okay, come with me.

Just go.

There? - Yes. Let's go.

The!

And what is your name, 3B?

Be.

Nadia. - Hello.

Vera, this is Martín.

How's it going?

Let's show her what's going on with us.

Sounds good. Shall we play "middle"?

Okay, cool.

What is that? - You'll see.

Stand there.

Yes. - What will it be?

Don't worry. We've done this a thousand times.

Let's go!

What will this be?

Just take a sip and stretch out your arm. That's it.

Ready?

No!

Drink!

Turn!

Turn again!

No, she is not 18. She is 16.

And we need to talk about how much she can drink, right?

And that you tell the truth.

If you say you're coming home, then come home.

It was 7 p.m. and you were home at 2 a.m.

We were worried.

You were really exhausted. - She was drunk, Adriana.

And you didn't drink beer when you were 16?

Where have you been?

I told you. I was with the girls at Sofía's.

And Marina?

And Marina? Her mother thought she would sleep here.

Young girls should not be out for so long during the week.

Imagine something happened to you.

And you skipped school.

What do you have a cell phone for?

You can call us if anything happens, right?

And Marina?

Your parents will call.

What should we tell them? - I have no idea!

She wanted to fuck a guy!

Mine! - Attention!

Watch out! - In four!

Super!

Excellent! - Stay tuned!

Let's go! - Go!

Watch out!

Gut!

Good! - Well done!

Danger!

The!

Come on!

Well done!

The!

Gut!

Yes!

Excellent! Good!

Great!

Gut!

Watch out!

Come on!

Very good!

Come on! - Go!

Did I see?

Don't you ever knock?! - I'm sorry. I forgot.

What is that?

What does it look like?

For what? - For fun and for a taxi.

Well, and those.

I'm going to a club, mom.

You don't have to use them now.

Maybe you already use them.

I don't know how to do this here.

I just want you to know that I am here for you.

If there is anything...

If you need anything, or if you want to talk,

or want to ask me something...

I'm here.

Well, okay.

You look pretty. But you'll freeze your ass off.

The moon is beautiful. Let me see, give it to me.

That's pretty expensive. Where did you buy it?

Somewhere close to home.

Can I keep it?

No!

Come on. - No.

No, forget it.

You are mean.

Isn't it dangerous to leave people here alone?

I have the key.

Is there only one key?

No, there is a second one. The owner has it.

He is a son of a bitch.

And what if he shows up?

Fuck him.

Fuck him.

What is he doing there?

He enjoys it.

Hello?

Yes? - Turn the music down. It's late.

Yes, I'm sorry. I did. - Good.

Excuse me. - Yes?

Can I speak to your sister?

No, she is not there.

Okay. When is she coming back?

Late.

It's already late. - Yes. But later.

Tell her to ring my doorbell tomorrow.

Okay. Thanks. - Thanks.

Do you agree with that?

So.

I have...

How long can we stay?

As long as you want.

No rental today?

How many people have rented it?

No idea. Around 30.

Quite a lot.

Do some of them keep coming back?

No, not always, but some come several times.

And what are you doing while they're fucking here?

It's totally boring.

Yes. Are you going to the cinema?

She is doing homework.

Are you going to have a beer?

I would probably smoke a joint.

Naturally.

She runs around the block.

And have you ever stayed?

Where?

In the hallway.

And? Can you hear anything?

Yes, sure.

What do you hear?

People fucking, you idiot.

Did you hear us?

No!

Are you serious? That's really disrespectful.

I can be loud. - Yes, very loud.

But it's sweet.

So? Do we sound good?

Yes.

You sound good.

You're pretty perverted, Vera from 3B.

Let's go, it's late.

They are here now. - That can't be.

There must be a mistake.

Maybe you've heard something...

Look, look. What's going on here?

What are you doing here?

Who are these two?

They are naked! What...

Can you explain to me what is going on here?

Vera, say something!

React! React, please!

Sorry, I had no idea.

Yes, I see that.

Would you explain to me what is going on here?

Please, Vera. Say something.

Talk to me.

Vera, speak! Say something!

You come here too.

Was?

You come here too.

With him.

What the hell are you talking about?

That you fuck him, mom.

Right there!

Get out of here. Come on.

Could you please open up?

We'll talk tomorrow. I don't understand what's going on here.

"We'll talk tomorrow"?

Are you kidding? I don't know what that's about either.

Is the little girl a squatter now?

What if Lucía had come by?

You are right.

Yes, I'm right.

That's why you're going to make sure the little one keeps her mouth shut.

Do you understand? I don't want her to talk!

She was watching us in the apartment and we didn't notice.

But... I have to talk to her so she can explain it to me.

Do you understand? - Ah, you have to talk to her.

Did you notice that these are minors?

Imagine if the neighbor had called the police and not me.

Do you have any idea what would happen then?

Give me a few days to talk to her, Roberto.

Let me find out what happened here.

Then I can explain it to you. What do you want to hear from me?

She is cunning.

She steals your key without you noticing,

and fuck God knows how many guys while you cheat!

Really great!

Bravo, little one!

Stop! Stop! - Stop? Why?

That's enough. - Yes, you take good care of her.

Fuck yourself! - Yes, yes!

Since when do you steal keys? - I don't.

Yes, otherwise you wouldn't have come into the apartment!

And who are these two? They are not from school.

Not from the club either. Where did you meet her?

These are my friends.

Was?

Do you realize what you have done?

Since when have you been coming here?

You have to explain this to me, please talk to me.

If you had told me something, then...

You didn't tell me anything either!

Didn't tell you something?

By Roberto.

I am your mother!

I'm not talking to you about that!

You have a copy of the bowl. - No. I don't, Mom!

Did you use contraception or should we be worried...

Shut up, damn it!

I just hope that Roberto doesn’t take the apartments away from me,

because I swear...

Let him fuck you and he will forgive you.

What's going on? Give the phone back! - No.

You're not getting it back! - Give it back or I'll tell Dad!

What do you tell your father? What?

That you have orgies here? - No!

That you fuck his friend.

Do you think he doesn't know that?

And if not, he thinks so. He doesn't care much.

Stop that, Vera! Stop that.

They were naked. No idea where she knows them from.

Just ask her. - Not from school or the club.

I asked her. Vera! - Then where from?

Unlock the phone! - No! Mom!

What's wrong with you? - No!

Have you gone crazy?! - Give me back my phone!

Your cell phone?! - Stop!

Yes, it's mine! - A hotel!

You turned my apartment into a hotel! What's going on?

What's wrong with you? - The neighbor said...

Do you know what she said?

She saw them come and go four times!

She's been stealing from me for four months!

Stolen?! - Talk to each other!

She should give me my cell phone, Dad! - What's going on?

You have no right to demand anything! - What are you doing?! Mom!

Vera! The neighbors will think we're killing you!

Keep quiet! - You have no right to demand anything!

No! What are you doing?!

She's a millionaire. Do you realize that?

Give it here! - Look. Hands off!

Look at how many customers she has.

500 pesos each. What happened to the money?

I want it back! Dad... - What?

My phone! - You can't get it! That's it!

We're keeping it. - It's mine!

Calm down! And don't look at me like that!

I don't want to see you now. - You have no right to do that.

Give it to me. Forget it. Ciao! - Did you hear?

And no more club. - Let's go.

You're her father! - I'm doing my best.

You're not doing anything stupid!

When are you going to paint her room? She's been sleeping on the couch for weeks.

Get going. - Nothing is enough for you.

Stop bossing me around! I'm sick of your shit!

I don't know what to do. I don't know anymore.

I'm sick of you. Stop pestering me.

VOLLEYBALL THINGS

What's going on? - Roberto.

He took away my apartments.

Is this my fault?

Wouldn't it have been easier to ask us for money?

It wasn't about the money for me.

What then?

I don't know.

I enjoyed being there.

In this horrible apartment?

What did you do? Apart from...

I was just there.

I was...

I don't know if I want to know.

Yes, I want to know. Who are the two?

They are my friends.

I got to know her through renting.

Do you like him?

Or her?

Both?

Mama?

I didn't want to tell Dad.

I know, my dear.

We'll think of something.

What makes you happy doesn't belong in a box.

Thanks.

Will I get my phone back? - Absolutely not.

Come on.

No, Vera.

No?

No!

Please, my phone, mom.

Vera, stop!

Get out of here.

Mom, really... - No way.

But the phone belongs to me.

Vera, that's enough.

Hello! How are you? We miss you.

VERAS DESIRE