Original subtitles

WE THE POOR

A BROTHERS RODRIGUEZ PRODUCTION

CHARACTERS:.

Pepe "El Toro" and "Chachita".

"The consumptive" and "The romantic".

"Don Pilar" and the lawyer Montes.

"The sleepless" and "The paralytic".

"La Tostada" and "La Guayaba".

"Topillos" and "Planillas".

WARNlNG: In this story you will find raw phrases and situations...

...but I appeal to your open mind, since my intention...

...has been to portray a faithful picture of the people...

...who live in the poor neighborhoods where...

...side by side with the 7 deadly sins...

...grow virtue and kindness and the greatest...

...of all heroisms: poverty

People from the city slums...

...constantly struggling with destiny...

...take their strength from puns and nicknames.

My effort is for all those simple and good people...

...whose only sin was to have been born poor.

HERE WE GO!

Laughing is so nice, loving is so nice...

...Iiving is so nice, and women.

That itch in the heart is so nice.

This sensation is so nice, nothing to discuss, woman.

This plate with beans and a good loaf of bread.

The highball is so nice, nothing to discuss, woman.

Nothing to discuss, woman.

Women are so very beautiful...

...when they really love us...

...but, man, when they fight...

...their moms should stand them...

...nothing to discuss, woman.

Singing is so nice at a loved one's lips...

-...when they know how to woo... -Nothing to discuss, woman!

Soap is so nice, it painted me so nicely.

Hurry, baby, go to dad.

Nothing to discuss, woman!

Parties are so nice when you are with good friends...

...but if someone gets cold feet...

...nothing to discuss, woman!

Nothing to discuss, woman.

I was born a lowlife, yes, sir...

...but I like it, what the hell!

Come on, be brave, my friend...

...it's worse when you're a coward...

...nothing to discuss, woman!

If you must work in order to get food...

...you shouldn't play hard to get.

Nothing to discuss, woman!

-I'm more beautiful than you. -But more stupid than me.

You are both so mean!

Nothing to discuss, woman!

Mr. Bread Maker, your bread is so cheap...

...it makes my heart pump...

...that is a song!

The milkman is delivering his bottles.

Be careful! Don't slip!

He did slip!

Oh, women are so very beautiful...

...when they really love us...

...but, man, when they fight...

...their moms should stand them.

Nothing to discuss, woman!

Here, Chachita, for the washing.

Thank you.

-Would you like an orange? -Don't change the subject!

You know I don't like you washing other people's stuff.

Come on, dad... it was just a dozen.

Even if it was just a handkerchief! People talk.

They'll think l can't provide for you.

Well, well... don't get cranky.

Don't call me cranky.

Well... Ioon.

Well, that's enough. Be quiet.

-Okay, forgotten. -Forgotten.

Tostada!

Guayaba!

Ladies! Go home!

Go and do what is suitable for your gender.

-Ladies! -Ladies... go home!

Home?

What home?

Home... run, I guess.

-Do you want a drink? -Sure thing!

Look! What a beautiful furniture!

It should be for a worthy bride, shouldn't it?

Go ahead, then! Get one done for your girl.

No, the straw sleeping mat is enough for Guayaba to scream.

-That's right. -Hey, Topillos...

-What, Planillas? -Get it for Tostada.

-Won't you? -Come on! She'd fall from bed!

I'm just teaching her how to scream on a cot...

...and I have to tie her up, she gets convulsions.

Come on!

Okay, your sticks are ready. Take them with you.

Chachita, how much will you charge for them?

Make it... thirty.

Thirty?

-Torito... -What's up?

She wants 30 for those sticks.

So it be, man. She's the manager.

She washes our clothes and irons.

She charges 30 and we feel like dying.

We're so stupid!

Come on. We'll be right back.

-We'll just take a leak... -We won't be long.

-Go ahead. -Excuse us.

Come on, man.

What is it?

I didn't want to go in because Chachita is jealous...

...and if she finds out that I'm playing Cupid...

-...she'll be upset. -Why Cupid?

My sister told me to tell you...

...you have a call from one of your girls.

-For me? -So she said.

"Go and tell that Don Juan Tenorio carpenter...

...one of his girls is calling."

Wow, Juan Tenorio!

Don't call me that, brat, or I'll kick your teeth out!

Yeah, right, you're so cranky.

Hey, Torito!

Lend me your lucky charm so I can get some chicks too!

Here's your lucky charm!

Bah!

-What else do you want? -Two 3 pesos sours more.

No, Tostada... No, Tostada.

She should pour four 2 pesos drinks, they'll last longer.

-Look, Guayaba... -What?

When I ask for something, don't contradict me.

-Okay? -Alright.

Three 2 pesos? Okay.

Then pour four 3 pesos each.

The bill's for her.

Look! She poured them already!

Do I have a call?

Yes...

-Don't call me "Juan Tenorio"! -Oh, you're so touchy!

Hello?

They need you over there.

Thank you.

Yes, Miss?

Oh... Yolanda!

-Yolanda...! -Yolanda...!

I have nothing to talk to you about.

Think whatever you want, I couldn't care less.

That's the way it is, you wanted it so.

Why don't you find your husband and tell him?

-Her husband...! -Her husband...!

Don't be so brave.

Yes, many things are easy to say on the phone.

Well, Yolanda, you know me!

Even if you don't agree! What the hell?

Don't worry, Torito, it was loose already.

I'll get some plaster to put it back.

-Oh... -What?

I was forgetting.

It's nothing. You know you could live here and pay no rent.

Well, thanks.

Oh, Torito...

Remember the cross I asked you for.

Don't worry, babe.

Yolanda?

Yolanda.

This one is... the tenth, I think.

PORTER'S LODGE

Man! What's going on with these nuts?

He asks, does she love him very much.

A lot!

Last night she dreamt of him.

He did, too.

"Tell me how it was."

"l can't tell you."

She wants him to sing her a song.

-Here it goes. -"Here it goes."

-Let it come! -Here it goes.

-Let it come! -lt will!

My sweet love...

...I am craving...

...for a kiss...

...to be lit in the heat...

...of our huge love...

...my love.

I want to be...

...one single being...

...one being with you.

I want to see you...

...in love...

...so I can dream.

In the sweet sensation...

...of a biting kiss...

...I would like...

...my sweet love...

...to tell you about my passion...

...for you.

Partners in good...

...and wrong...

...not even years...

...will be too heavy for us.

My sweet love...

...you will be...

...my love.

-Come on! Don't hit me! -Look what you did...

...while you were flirting!

The eggs are on the floor and you're frying the eggshells.

What do you care?

Don't talk back to me or I'll slap you!

Go ahead!

I care because your nonsense is affecting us all.

We can't afford to buy more eggs!

-They're not for free! -I'll buy them, what the hell!

Don't talk like that to your dad.

-Stepfather. -Respect him.

-He shouldn't mess with me. -I shouldn't?

-You know l... -Okay, cut it.

I'll get some errands, I don't want to fight with junkies.

-Daughter, please...! -Junkies!

You'll see!

What if I am a junkie?

-You need to have some vices... -Calm down.

Why telling me?

Hello, Torito.

-How are you? -Fine.

You got up really early today.

I haven't been to bed.

Oh, you work very hard.

-Excuse me. -Are you telling me to leave?

Great! That's what l get for being bitchy.

I'm not telling you to leave, but...

Oh, are you afraid she'll hit you?

It's because of the girl. I don't mind talking to you.

I am a man.

Nice medal.

-Can I have it? -Not you nor anyone!

It's a gift from my mom.

Hey! You got it loose!

I'm sorry! I'll put it back on.

Oh, I can't!

I can't...

Come on! Be still!

I can't...

Excuse me... excuse me...

-...excuse me... excuse me! -That's enough, kid!

-At your service. -What?

Where's the plaster I told you to get?

On the workbench, can't you see it?

What's wrong with you?

Answer, what is it?

What's wrong with you?

I am talking to you!

Nothing. I didn't like seeing that "The sleepless"...

...was embracing you.

Answer me when I'm talking to you!

You made me do something stupid!

And she wasn't embracing me, she was putting my medal on!

I can't discuss, you win...

-But I saw her embracing you! -You saw wrong!

She was biting your ears!

Okay, that's enough! Forgotten.

Forgotten.

Hello, sister.

You were at the carpenter's, right?

Yes, I wanted to see if you were there.

You know Torito doesn't like me being near you.

Oh... You're ashamed to be my friend.

Not ashamed, but...

Did the junkie hit you again?

You should leave that house!

Look, that's lawyer Montes.

Yes... Iately he's become my shadow.

He has more money than a thief.

Come on.

Hey! I think someone's messing with Torito's woman!

At least, they're fooling him!

Women are like that!

No, I can't leave home.

I don't want to leave mom alone with that man.

Even when I'm there he's constantly beating her!

If I left, he'd kill her.

What did your mom see in him?

Love, sis...

She's really in love with that guy.

Well, but the problem is hers, not yours.

-It's mine, too. -Come on!

Are you in love with your step dad too?

No way!

But I love Torito...

Your case is hopeless.

Don't tell him I told you...

...but I saw him talking to a girl who has a birthmark here.

You'd get in a big mess!

Imagine! You'd have to deal with his mother!

And she's such a pain in the ass!

Love can deal with anything, sis.

Well, you go ahead so they won't see us together.

Yeah, right, as if you could pervert me...

Some charity, for love of Christ...

I have nothing today, blind man.

Oh, it's you, Miss!

Thank you, anyway.

-(Chachita... -Coming.

I don't want to bother you, but it's time to pay the rent.

Hold on a second.

The one with the bills is too poor.

And the one with the cents... is even worse.

No, it's not enough.

Oh, Mrs. Merenciana, it's only 3 pesos short.

But "The sleepless" wants me to wash her clothes.

As soon as I have the money I'll give it to you.

OK, Chachita.

Just don't tell my dad, keep it to yourself.

I know, girl, I know.

My sister told me to tell you not to forget her cross.

-Chachita... -What's up?

-Where are the 1.5 nails? -The ones for the cross?

Yes, tomorrow is Dead People's Day...

...and we have to take it to the graveyard.

Tell your sister not to worry.

Yes. Hey, your namesake will be on the theater today.

-What namesake? -What? Don Juan Tenorio.

This brat...!

Hey, at what time are we going to visit mom's grave?

No, I won't be able to go with you.

We can't leave grandma alone.

Then, can I tell Celia to go with me?

OK, let's she if she has a chance.

This time I will take her lots of flowers!

-I have 1.50 pesos. -Fine.

Roses were her favorite flowers, right?

Hey, daddy, tell me what mom was like.

I've told you a million times!

But I like to hear you talk about her.

What were her eyes like?

Just like yours.

Her eyes were clean...

...kind...

...immensely sweet.

Was her hair like mine?

She would have loved you so much...

...but...

...she didn't have a chance to meet you.

She was a saint, that woman.

You must have loved her really bad, didn't you?

With all my heart.

Tell me, dad...

...why do good moms die?

That's what I wonder.

Why do they die?

What a pity...

I have never even seen a picture of her.

She never liked to have pictures of her taken.

But don't get sad, dad.

Don't you say she's taking care of us from Heaven?

Don't you say everything here reminds you of her?

It's just as if she was alive.

Sometimes... I feel as if she was by my side.

Dad... you will never bring another woman here...

...to take mom's place, will you?

What a thing to say, Chachita!

The things that happen, mother!

But you know I've never been good at forgiving.

Hi, Chachita.

What's wrong, Chachita?

Tomorrow will be Dead People's Day, Camellito.

But... don't get like that.

If our good Lord wanted to take her to Heaven...

...only He knows why he did it, and we shouldn't complain...

...because she's looking at you from up there...

...and if she sees you're suffering, she'll be sad too.

I really feel like crying, Camello!

Cry, then!

Blessed are the eyes that can cry...

...because when tears have dried...

...they burn in your heart.

Cry until you feel better...

...but don't shed tears of despair and madness.

Cry...

....because this is a valley of tears.

Cry because your sadness becomes tears...

...and God says:

"Blessed art those who cry...

...for they shall be consoled."

Hello, my romantic one.

Let me hide in here.

If my stepfather sees me, there will be a big mess.

Have you come to give me a huge kiss?

I came to tell you not to be a flirt.

I heard someone called Yolanda phoned you.

Who is that?

Look, if you really love me, pay no heed to gossip.

My Chorreada is so cute...

Come on... don't you dare kiss me.

Of course not! That thought wouldn't cross my mind!

Come over here!

Hold on a minute.

I'll be right back.

-Where is she? -Right at the corner.

-Okay, here. -Thanks, man.

I'll be right back, someone's looking for me.

What are you doing at this wood-worker's house?

-Back to study! -I go because I want to...

...not because you say so.

Come on, you girl!

Pepe!

What do you want this time?

Don't treat my that way, I'm tired of it.

-Everyone treats me badly. -You've cheated on everyone.

-You know I haven't. -I don't.

You should find that bastard, your husband.

I can ask you to forgive me, but that lowlife...

-Was that all? -No.

-I wanted to ask you... -She died.

-Pepe! -I said she died. See you.

-I'll do something foolish. -Don't do anything more.

-Enough! -You'll regret this!

Pepe!

"There's no love as loving...

...as people in love's love."

I imagined...

...you senseless romantic. You'll never get it...

-...until I break your mouth! -Let's fight, then.

Shut up! Don't talk back to me.

It's time for you to work, we won't support you forever.

You don't support me!

Shut up or I'll show you a good beating.

-Yeah... -Please, Celia, be quiet.

-That's my Pepe "El Toro". -That's my...

That's my friend.

Don't say that we like gossip...

...but this morning, on the way back...

...from leaving some baskets at the market...

...as we walked by Mrs. Chona's stand...

-Should I tell him? -Tell it to him.

Okay. This morning, you know, we took the baskets...

...and on the way back from the market, we...

I'd rather not tell him.

Enough is enough!

You've made me do something stupid.

You'll have to tell me!

Well, you tell him, man.

Well, you see, my friend...

...that there's some guy...

...who has set his eyes on Celia.

And the worst part is...

...he drives a really nice Lincoln.

Did she pay heed to him?

Not to him, but she did take a look at the Lincoln.

Women are just like Judas...

-There he is! -That's him!

That's him!

Do you need anything?

Did you lose something?

I'm looking for a carpenter, are you him?

-I am Pepe "El Toro". -And I am lawyer Montes.

I heard you were very good at carving.

I want to make a little bar for my house.

Can you come to my office tomorrow?

-This is my address. -Okay.

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon.

Honestly, this isn't life anymore.

It's all quarrels and problems.

It's a mess.

If I were you, l'd break up with Toro.

If I married a widower, the dead wife would haunt me.

And, if she really loved him...

...it's certain that you'd see her ghost.

Be quiet, Chachita's coming.

-Your clothes. -Thank you, Chachita.

Can we talk outside, Celia?

Well, Celia, see you.

I don't like listening to nonsense.

Hey, sis, I'd like you to come to the graveyard with me...

-...to take my mother flowers. -Graveyard?

No...

I have no time.

I have to go to my shorthand class.

It will be okay if you skip it one day.

No...

Well, the truth is I don't like graveyards.

Fine... I thought we were friends.

-We are, but... -No discussion, girl, you win.

Anyway, that's all.

Okay.

-Don't tell I'm scared. -Thank you!

Just as I hear it, I tell it.

What are you talking about?

I heard that Pepe "El Toro" killed Chachita's mom...

-...and so she died. -Come on!

-No, I swear I heard it. -You saw her?

No... but when you die, sis...

...you die just once and for all, like this...

...and you've kicked the bucket.

-Hey, sis... -What is it?

Look, I think Pepe El Toro's life...

...is really, and I mean really...

-...really obscure. -You think so?

Of course it is!

It wouldn't sound so odd...

...that he should have murdered that poor woman.

One of these days...

...he may murder the girl as well!

He is insane! Insane!

-But... -Liars!

My mom was a holy woman! She died on childbirth!

My dad loved her a lot.

Do you hear me, you fools?

Viper tongues!

I suspect that we blew it this time.

But don't worry... Don't... don't worry.

Look, Chachita...

...don't listen to Tostada.

She has such a big mouth!

Besides, she's never reasonable.

You see?

That what I was telling her...

...that your mother was a saint...

...a saint, really.

I've fixed it, sis!

But the truth is, if Pepe asked me to marry him...

-Would you marry him? -Me? Marry?

-He's insane, sis. -lnsane.

-lnsane. -So insane.

Well, why don't we get the next to last drink?

-No! -Will you play hard to get?

-I'm not going! -Don't get like that!

Why aren't you going?

Because when I say "no" it means "no".

-Really? -Really!

You piss me off!

I don't have to deal with drunks!

-Now I'm going. -No, you're not.

-I am. -Okay, we stay.

-Hey, sis... -What is it?

-ls Pepe "El Toro" your type? -No.

-I've never liked him. -Really?

And you?

You do like him!

Stop that or I'll tell Topillos...

...and he'll beat you.

Let's have the next to last drink!

The next to last!

Daughter...

Are you a friend of my girl's?

What girl?

My daughter Elvira, who is buried here.

No, my mother is here.

No, girl, look.

Why isn't my mom buried there?

You've lied to me!

You must have picked the wrong grave.

Then take me to where she's buried!

Not today, girl. I'll take you some other day.

Don't you want me to take her flowers?

Dear mommy...

I told you I'll take you some other day!

You must have been to another grave.

No, Pepe.

There's something you won't tell us.

That's not Chachita's mother's grave, is it?

No.

Where is she buried, then?

I can't tell you.

You see?

You don't dare.

You don't dare because...

Because what?

What were you going to say?

Let me go.

What, Celia? What are you thinking?

Maybe...

Maybe what people say is true.

That something terrible happened to Chachita's mom.

That you killed her.

Say it isn't so!

That those terrible things I'm thinking...

...are not true.

I love you so much, Pepe!

Trust in me, Chorreada.

I can't tell you...

...but trust in me, please.

It's just that I love you so much, Torito!

Not half as much as I love you.

I've heard so many things about you...

Come on, stop that.

Come on, let me see your eyes.

Aren't you ashamed?

Such a big girl, crying.

Come one, give me one huge kiss, Chorreada.

And you call yourself my friend...

Damn you!

My friend...!

Go.

And I used to defend you!

I used to say you were the greatest dad on Earth!

You have no soul, no respect, no love!

-You are mean... -Chachita! Daughter!

I don't want to be your daughter!

You told me no one would stain my mother's house.

Is this how you respect her sacred memory? And today!

This is how you respect her worth!

Chachita, don't talk like that!

Yes! I've been praying on a grave that's not my mom's!

What did you do to her? What did you do to my mom?

You're not telling me.

I'm glad she's dead so she can't see what I see.

I'd like to be old so I could make you suffer...

...and hurt you!

I was saving for you every cent I earned.

If I saw you dying now I wouldn't care...

...because now I believe what people say!

-That you killed mom! -Chachita!

That it was you who killed her!

-Daughter! -Yes! You killed her!

-Quiet! -You killed her!

No...

No!

Don't do that, dad! Forgive me!

Don't do that!

How could you believe I meant that?

Come on, guys, you'll wake up the whole neighborhood.

What's up, people?

Hi, Pepe.

We came to sing the "Mañanitas" for Chachita's.

We are all ready.

Gee, guys...

...I wouldn't want to do that.

Why not?

So many stupid things have happened...

I don't know if we should sing for her...

...or let the girl rest.

-No! -Come on!

No, man, you don't know how yearningly...

...hopefully and faithfully...

...your girl is waiting for this day.

She has promised penance to all of the celestial court...

...for us not to miss.

Hey, Torito...

...how is your voice doing?

If you will help me, let's try it.

Okay!

Let's walk through the neighborhood.

Okay.

Hey, man, why don't you walk through here...

...and open that door for us to save our feet?

Yeah!

I don't want the doorwoman to scold us.

Let's knock.

Hey, man, what happened to your hand?

Nothing. I hit it with the hammer.

With the hammer? Yeah, right!

Sure, it was a sledgehammer!

-Are you left-handed? -That's enough!

Forgotten!

What is it here? Did you steal music, or what?

Do we look like thieves?

Not thieves...

-...murderers! -Come on!

We'll sing the "Mañanitas" for my daughter's birthday.

Oh, OK.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Who will pay? -They'll pay you back there.

-They'll pay you. -He'll pay you.

-They'll pay back there. -Back there...

The last one will pay.

Good morning, Mrs. Merenciana, charge it to our account.

You always do that, Topillos!

-Let us in! -Let us in!

-It's us! -What is it?

It's us!

-Are you still here? -Good evening...

Come on, beat it or I'll take you to the precinct.

No.

I'm waiting.

Waiting...

Waiting... waiting...

Don't give me that "I'm in love" look!

In love...

Well, that's enough. You need to go to sleep.

No.

If I don't take you, the police car will...

...and I'll be compromised.

Come on... come on.

Come on!

These are the "Mañanitas"...

...that King David used to sing.

For pretty girls...

...we sing them this way:

Wake up, my dear, wake up...

...Iook, it's dawn already.

The birds are already singing...

...and the moon has gone away.

I'd like to be a little sun...

...to come through your window...

...and say "Good morning" to you...

...while you're still lying in bed.

It is dawning...

...the light of day has fell on us.

Get up already, Chachita...

...Iook, it is day already.

Get up, my little daughter...

...you will see your street sprinkled...

...with tears from my eyes...

...that I cried this daybreak.

We've sung and sung so much...

...that our throat is sore...

...because we haven't been offered...

...the kind of water that makes us dizzy.

Let us know if you're not coming out...

...so we don't stand here waiting...

...or throw buckets of water to us...

...because we came to serenade you.

Thank you very much, people...

...I just have one heart.

But even though we are very poor...

...I offer you my home.

Chachita, the best of girls...

...that this world has ever met.

My old man is so sweet...

...there is no other like him.

Wake up, my dear, wake up...

...Iook, it's dawn already...

...the birds are already singing...

...and the moon has gone away.

-Hurray, Chachita! -Hurray!

My dear daughter, on behalf of your holy mother...

...who is in Heaven and mine, get this.

Hurray, Chachita!

Open it!

Open it!

I hope she'll keep the changes so it can be full of cents...

...and she can have what she deserves.

She can keep a lot of money in there.

-Do you like it? -It's cool!

When did you make it? I never saw you.

You're so tricky!

Chachita, you haven't told us what happened to your mouth.

I...

I...

...I hit myself with a hammer.

-With the same hammer? -An epidemic, right?

Oh, ma'am...

...you're "cripped".

-"Cirppled". -"Cripped".

Don't you see she can't walk?

-But she talks. -She doesn't!

-But she sees. -She doesn't see, either.

-But she hears. -She doesn't hear!

-I'm telling you she does! -You don't, do you?

Wait a second.

Ma'am...

Ma'am...

-Hello? -Who am I speaking to?

-It's not working. -No, it's busy.

These telephone things don't work.

I always say, "Better late than never."

I'm sorry, but they just gave it to me at the bakery.

Chachita...

...excuse me for the inscription...

...but all my heart is in it.

Thank you, Camellito!

You are welcome, Chachita.

You should have brought one for each one of us!

-Yes! -Sure! I am so rich...!

Here, Chachita.

They smell so nice! Right?

Like a hot bun!

Hey, family!

We're here!

We said we would get it...

-...and we did. -Be quiet!

We're quiet already.

Quiet! Didn't you hear?

Ok, so forgotten.

In this beautiful day...

...this child's birthday...

...I went with this stinky man...

...to get the meals.

Hey, haven't Guayaba and Tostada come here?

They're over there, with the old lady.

But why did you let them go in?

Why?

They'll fall on top of her like the other time.

Don't you see their brain is no good?

Were they dropped as babies?

-No they dropped dead drunk. -That's their usual status.

Come on, let's go for a walk.

No, not a walk.

-Let her try herself. -Herself.

Let's see...

Holy cow! What are these two women doing?

We'll take her for a walk.

No walks! Come on!

Go home! Out!

Don't make her stand up or she'll bend!

Come on!

Congratulations, Chachita.

I brought you this.

I don't need anything.

Chachita...

Is it an order?

Yes.

No discussion, then. You win again.

Look! There's fine mass wine here!

You mean table wine, not mass wine!

Pepe...

Yolanda!

-What are you doing? -I came to...

Quiet! Come this way.

I came to tell you that I'm leaving.

I'm here to say good-bye.

-I'll never bother you again. -Are you leaving Mexico?

-That again! -Don't get mad.

Aren't you ashamed to be like that?

I'm terribly ashamed.

Forgive me, Jose.

Last night I tried to get drowned...

...to get dumb through wine, to get dizzy with music...

...but I couldn't.

Jose, the ice coldness of your contempt is killing me.

Always contempt! I don't deserve that.

Weren't you leaving Mexico?

I'm leaving this life.

No one cares, anyway. Say good-bye.

What nonsense are you thinking?

Don't be ungrateful, girl.

I really love you. You're my best friend.

Friend...

You don't do to a friend what you did to me.

You don't understand, my old man is all I have in life.

No matter how much you love him, you can't love him like I do.

You have no right to love him!

-I do, because he's my dad. -Just let us get married.

I'll take care of you loving you as a friend...

...as a sister...

...Ioving you as a mother.

Don't make me laugh.

We'd take care of your sick grandma, struggle together.

Give me a little corner at your home, Chachita...

...to take care of Pepe...

-...to watch over him... -No!

My only pride is watching over him!

Why do you want to steal what's mine?

You suffer with your stepfather, right?

A lot.

And you want a stepmother for me?

-You call yourself my friend? -I'd be different!

No, that's what you say...

...and every step mom and step dad must say that.

Then you're afraid of suffering...

...and to hell with me, Pepe and the poor paralytic.

I want women like you not to offer yourselves to dad!

Women like you, with no dignity...

...that won't leave dad alone!

Because if he wanted someone else...

...to take my mom's sacred place...

...if he told me that himself...

...no discussion, then.

That day l'd leave somewhere...

...because I can't see anyone staining my dead mom's home.

But as long as he says nothing...

...I'll slap and kill anyone offering herself to him!

Even if I go to jail!

Listen carefully. If I see you with him again...

-...I don't care that you're tall... -You'll do nothing!

Not you nor anyone! I love Toro.

And when a woman like me wants a male...

...no stupid girl will take him away from her!

For the record, I came to beg you...

...to talk to you as a friend, to make you see the truth.

But what do you know?

Right now I'll get Pepe to tell you!

I love you very much, Pepe...

You have no right... what you do to me isn't fair...

No...

This can't be anymore.

Go your way and stay out of my life.

I'll be damned! They saw us!

What do I care? I want you to forgive me.

-I do, but wait here. -I'll wait here...

Who is that woman?

You must not know.

Why do you defend her? Who is she?

I thought you were base and mean, but you're even worse.

You don't even respect your daughter's birthday!

Chachita, go and wait on the gang.

Go, I said!

You didn't want your daughter to listen...

...but she saw you, and that's worse.

You are so cynical...

At your own home!

And I was defending you, fighting for your love...

...which is trash.

But what could be expected from you?

What have I taken beatings and insults...

...from my stepfather for?

There were rumors. They said you had other women.

I didn't want to listen, because I thought you were good.

I wanted you to be good.

-But... -Celia, don't talk like that...

-...you may regret it. -I do regret loving you!

You can't deny it, you locked that woman over there.

-There's nothing between us! -Nothing...

That's why there's lipstick all over your face.

You don't need to tell me who she is.

-I know she is a bitch! -Shut up, Celia!

You see? Why are you defending her?

Why don't you want me to slap her?

-Celia, please... -Who is she?

If I tell you... we're over.

Let it be over! Who is she?

-Who is that bitch? -That bitch...

...is my sister.

And now what?

-Your sister... -Yes, my sister!

She is to blame for my mother being a paralytic.

But you had to know, didn't you.

You couldn't respect this I kept inside me...

...because it burnt my soul.

Pepe...

I asked you to trust me... now leave!

-Forgive me, Pepe. -Beat it!

Lawyer Montes is asking whether you'll go or not.

Hey! Don't make a pass on me! I'm just a kid!

Let the show begin.

-May I say something, partner? -Go ahead, partner.

Order, please!

What order, partner?

Don't over-exploit our resources!

I did, partner... Oh, man.

There's not one single drop left.

I noticed!

-Hey! -What?

-That's why you got drunk. -Who?

You.

-Does it show? -Does it? Of course it shows.

You have such a big mouth, I swear!

-What did you say? -A big mouth!

You said I have a big mouth?

Why are you laughing?

I'm crying!

Oh! Are you?

Poor girl!

Come on...

Don't cry!

Hey! What about the large bottle?

Guayaba took that one.

No, it was Tostada, she's a worse wino.

Quiet! Nobody moves!

Are these the guys, ma'am?

Oh, you...!

You've eaten everything l had for the debutante party!

-Ma'am... -Thieves!

Ma'am, hold on! This is not how things are done!

What happened?

-Look, Mr. Postman... -I'm not a postman!

-Well, teacher. -Not that, either!

Well, whatever.

Look, this lady told me:

"Run with this basket, it's for a party."

And I did, as fast as I could...

...but my friend here is a little big.

When we turned around she was no longer there.

And since she said we should take it to a party...

...I thought she meant Chachita's and I brought it here...

-...but here it is. -You thief...

How much will you need? All 400 pesos?

For the wood, yes, sir.

And just give me 25 that I need for medicine.

Miss, my checkbook, please.

You'll give me a check? I'd rather have it in cash.

Why?

It means a series of difficulties.

Since they see us poor, no one wants to authorize it...

...and I'd rather not do something stupid.

You are right.

Okay! Okay! That's enough!

You are all shameless loaders!

No, sir, we're not loaders.

-No offenses, please. -We are the "Singoutloud" Trio.

-Sure, boss. -Oh, "Singoutloud" Trio, you say?

We were looking for you.

You have a pending issue with the police.

-No, what? -Yes, sir.

You hit some of our partners with your guitars.

It was an irrational phase, boss.

Was it? Well, to avoid those phases, you'll come with me.

Want to hear a song, boss?

Songs, my ass! Don't be a clown.

You'll come to the police station.

Now. Come on.

Careful!

See? Those are your sweetheart's friends.

I'm sorry they didn't get him too.

That's not easy.

No one has laid his hand on Torito.

Saint Tadeo, Saint Rosa de Caspio...

...impossible causes advocate, help them, please.

Oh, Saint Nicolas de Bari...

No, he's for the Lottery.

Oh, Saint Dimas, good thief...

...don't let them go to jail!

-Hey, man... -What's up?

They took all of your friends from your band.

-What band? -The police took everyone.

The cops got them because of that stuff.

What stuff?

The basket they brought with bottles, food and stuff.

They had stolen it, imagine.

Poor guys...

Here, put this in your piggy bank.

It's 400 pesos for a job.

But now the profit will go to bail everyone our of jail.

-Damn... -You're so good, dad.

I'll go get the medicine for grandma.

If they bring the wood, pay them.

Or not. Better tell them to wait for me.

I'll just go to the drugstore.

What are you doing there?

-Beat it! -Watch it, girl!

Look, grandma! It's 400 pesos.

At least 25 from here are for your shots.

I'll have to buy a candle for each saint.

God knows who did this miracle for us.

Whoever did it, it was great...

...and we thank him, right, grandma?

Well, start praying to thank them...

...while I wash these clothes, will you?

Newspaper!

For those who can't read!

Hey, Torito!

Jesus! How can they leave the shop unattended?

Hi, ma'am. How are you doing?

Well, see you.

Newspaper! Newspaper!

For those who can't read!

This one has not been canonized yet.

But this miracle will turn him into a saint!

Howdy? What are you doing in my house?

Isn't there that huge front door?

Do you like my home for a gate?

Nothing, I went by and it was unattended.

Don't be like that! You'll be robbed one of these days!

Look, I brought you a present.

This is so cool, man!

Thank you very much, Pinocho!

Well, see you.

And don't leave your place unattended.

Jose... Pepe...

Torito...

What is it, sis?

He does not love me anymore.

-And I am to blame for that. -You? Why?

I can't tell you.

You don't have to tell me. They're all the same!

They forget you as soon as they get what they want.

But he hasn't got anything!

And so? I don't get it, woman!

Well, I'm going to my class.

I've seen her very nervous.

Look at her, she's damp with sweat!

Is she afraid of shots?

It's not like it's the first time.

Don't be foolish. God willing, you'll get better.

Don't get like that, grandma. It has never hurt you.

I can get a shot first if you want.

Stop opening your eyes so widely.

Man! This is the first time a shot gets you like this.

Maybe this one is hurting... right, baby?

Boss, the wood's here.

We almost didn't make it, but we did.

We promised and we did.

Okay, put the wood against the wall.

Yes, boss.

Come on, have something to eat.

-Really, boss? -Sure.

-Hey! Are you following me? -I heard you're looking...

...for a job. I'm a lawyer and I need a secretary.

I'm not done studying yet.

There's no need. Your friend Lolo says you're very smart.

I can give you a good salary.

You could have a much better life.

-I like the way I live. -Fine.

If you ever need a job, I'm at your service.

Here's my business card.

-Take it. -I can't take anything from you.

My boyfriend would go nuts.

I don't think so. Things are not the way one thinks.

Good-bye.

No, girl. Don't do that.

He who gives you his name like that deserves you not.

He can give you his name, but not like a that.

Please, don't tell Pepe.

I took the card without thinking, but I swear...

It doesn't matter.

We women sometimes betray in our thoughts...

...but they, thoughtlessly, betray us once and again.

You know who I am, don't you?

Yes.

Pepe's sister.

No.

I was Pepe's sister...

...but now he wants nothing to do with me.

And he loved me so much...

I was his pet.

He was so proud to walk around with me.

But when he knew...

Don't ever hurt Pepe "El Toro", he can't forgive.

Then...

...I've lost him forever.

What did you do to him?

-So, that lawyer and you...? -No, not that!

So?

We are all the same.

-Here's the bill. -Hold your reins, man!

-How much is it? -335 pesos, boss.

Fine, I'll be right back.

Chachita, give me the money.

I'm coming, dad.

Is it still hurting very much, old lady?

Come on, you'll get better. Don't worry.

Dad... didn't you take the money?

No.

-Ready, boss? -Wait!

Chachita, if you hid that money I'd be in debt forever.

Man! How can you think so!

Maybe you are scaring me out of spite.

You want to scare me, don't you?

Okay, I'm scared. Give me the money.

No, dad, this is real.

What is it, boss?

I'm coming!

Chachita, think, please!

I left it there... or did I leave it with grandma?

Grandma, did you see who took it? Did you?

Why can't you speak, for Christ's sake?

Saint Ciro, don't let us find it, don't let us find it!

What do you mean?

You ask Saint Ciro for the opposite of what you want.

Boss, it's getting late and we have things to do.

I'm coming.

Take the wood with you.

What? With us?

Yes, but don't worry, I'll give you some money for a drink.

Didn't you get the money, boss?

I didn't.

I put it in there, dad.

Why did I put it in there?

No one is to blame, baby.

This had never happened to us.

Grandma, did someone come in?

Did you see who took the money?

Was it the doorwoman?

Did Guayaba take the money?

Was it Tostada?

The truck is ready to go, boss.

Coming!

Please, remember, grandma.

Remember!

Here, boys. For a drink.

Thanks, boss.

I'm in deep...

Let's go!

Newspapers!

For those people who can't read!

-Newspapers! -Pinocho!

Dad, it was Pinocho.

He even told me the store was unattended.

-Why was it unattended? -I was washing clothes.

Bad done.

Yes, you tell me now it is too late.

Hi, Torito! Don't leave the shop unattended.

Someone will steal your tools.

Hey, Pinocho, we have always been good friends.

You've shown me that your loyal.

What is it, man?

Give me that money back, Pinocho.

What money? I have no money.

Come on! The money you stole!

I didn't steal anything, man!

I can give you what I have for the bus tickets to the States.

I'd never steal from you, man.

I love you as if you were my brother.

When you were hurt and no one would donate blood...

...I did.

And I felt terrible, with the faintings and all.

But, anyway, if you think I stole from you...

...then kill me, don't just offend me.

I'm sorry, man...

...it's just that I'll be in trouble for all my life.

Do you know what 400 pesos is?

-Whose, Torito? -Lawyer Montes.

Man, that bastard! And a lawyer!

When I delivered the newspaper for him...

...once he almost jailed me...

...just because the cartoon section was missing.

I don't even know what to do, man.

-I've got a plan, man. -What?

Run to the US with my illegal card.

No.

What about my old woman? And Chachita?

If you can't come back, man, I'll look after them.

No, I have to pay for that money...

...even if I have to beg.

Hey, man! You know?

I remembered...

...I know a woman who lends money.

Do you want to see her?

Let's go!

400 pesos, right, handsome?

If I was 20 years younger...

...you wouldn't have to ask for 400 pesos.

Come on!

It's something, huh?

Something...

400 pesos.

-Good one, huh? -Yes, miracle maker.

My mother gave it to me.

An 18 k miracle.

-How much for it? -It's not for sale.

My mother gave it to me when I was a boy...

...and I'd never part with it.

Fine.

Well, do you know my interest rate?

No.

Forty per cent.

-Total? -No...

...monthly.

Forty per cent a month...

Well, it's okay, ma'am.

What will be the guarantee? Just to get things clear.

Well, I have a small carpenter's workshop.

How much is it worth?

I think... some 250 pesos in tools, plus the renown.

No... there's no deal.

But if you get a friend to sign a draft for you...

...someone wealthy, of course...

So... go and get that signature, huh?

And if you have some free time, come by.

I have a little... wood job that needs to be done.

Oh, but give me a fair price.

You see, I'm a poor woman who struggles by herself.

-Ma'am... -I'm sorry.

This lady is my last client.

I'm tired and l have no money left.

I just wanted to ask you, ma'am...

Can I bring you the brooch this afternoon?

Didn't you bring it?

I'll wait for you this afternoon.

Who would sign for me?

A signature...

A signature...

MORALES CO. PRlNTlNG PLANT

Hey, the consumptive is there.

-Go get the data. -Mr. Morales didn't let you.

Try. Don't you see she's really stubborn?

I know she'll get protection.

Ma'am, the boss isn't in there.

He isn't? I'll wait for him.

But, ma'am...

Excuse me, sir. Mr. Antonio Morales?

-Hello! -Hi, Toñito.

Long time no see!

You must be Pinocho, right?

You ended up selling periodicals.

You used to cut classes periodically.

Great joke, isn't it?

But don't worry, many have started from there...

...and they've become great men.

You just attended school for a year, right?

Yes, my mother's illness forced me to work...

...since I was very young.

The Gorilla studied there.

Pepe fought him once to defend you, remember?

Yes, it was more than once!

-I'll always thank you, Pepito. -Never mind, Toño.

Mr. Morales...

Sixty thousand pesos! Why?

-The architect's fee. -Oh, yes.

He built my home.

Lucky you, you finished school.

Right.

Well, what is the reason for your visit?

You know?

I need your signature to get a loan.

-My signature? -Come on, don't play dumb.

You'll get a soul out of limbo.

Man, I don't think you know how this business works, but...

...my signature alone is worthless.

This is a society, and...

Never mind.

I understand.

Well, thanks anyway.

Well, see you.

Let's go.

-Good morning, Toño. -What are you doing here?

Don't mistake an affair for something else.

We had drunk to much...

...and I won't stand seeing you here every day.

Okay, I won't bother you anymore.

Here's 5 pesos. They may come in handy.

If you ever come back I'll call the consumption hospital.

Mr. Morales...

Don't talk like that to women, bastard!

No, Pepe, no! No, Pepe!

They both fell!

Well, is someone missing? We're leaving.

Right, Pepe?

Pepe!

Pepe!

Damn, man! They fooled that poor bitch!

-They left her with nothing... -Shut up!

Come on, it's not like she's your sister!

Don't be upset, man.

Let's see Chencho at the workshop.

Hi, Yola. What's up?

I feel really bad, Chorizo.

Then go and get some rest. Want a ride home?

Home?

What home?

No, Chorizo, I'm leaving Mexico.

I can't stand it anymore.

Can you give me a ride to my brother's?

You know... Pepe "El Toro".

I want to see my mother.

Ask her to forgive me.

Say good-bye to her.

Come on in. That's what friends are for.

THERE ARE MORE TROUBLES THAN EVER

Wait for me. I won't be long.

Go ahead, Miss.

Hey! Stop following me!

I'm not following you, Miss.

I'm here to see the carpenter.

Girl...

I'm lawyer Montes.

Is my wood here already?

-Yes. -But they took it back.

What?

They took it back because it was knotty.

But dad went there to pick it personally.

You see?

Careful!

-What's wrong, Miss? -Can't you see she fainted?

This way. This way.

-What happened? -lt seems that she fainted.

Let her rest a little.

Excuse me.

-What is this? -Celia!

-She's very sick. -Why don't you take her home?

Celia!

Let her rest a little, she's better.

But don't leave her here!

Why don't we call a hospital to come and pick her up?

No... not that.

Now you are fond of this woman?

Weren't you mad at her because she kissed dad?

Well, it's your problem if you tell her to go.

Have to go.

I'm sorry I can't help. I was on my way out.

This is so great!

Why didn't you want us to call the hospital?

Because she's Chachita's aunt.

Pepe's sister?

Yes.

Shocks!

-Celia!) -I'm coming!

Your fainting doesn't count, I know what you want.

Come on, leave before my father comes back. We'll fight.

Okay, don't be mad.

Come on! Beat it! Beat it!

Can I have some water?

Come on!

Don't come to my grandma telling stories!

She doesn't know about these things.

If you want to make a scene, go elsewhere.

Forgive me.

I forgive you, but leave.

Here's your water.

Grandma, don't cry.

You see?

You only bring pain, you bitch.

You are making my grandma shed her tears.

Don't cry, old lady.

Don't cry. Your tears are curses in my life.

Look, you're insane.

What does her tears have to do with your life?

Beat it... my dad won't be long.

Good-bye.

Walking... walking...

Don't make a scene, come on, leave.

Go and faint somewhere else.

Come on.

That's what friends are for...

I feel like kicking their ass.

Well, Pepito, I have to go.

-See you. -Good-bye, man.

Can we talk for a second?

Talk about what?

About money. Interested?

Interested.

Come in.

How much did you ask the usurer for?

400 pesos.

And the guy who was with you... is he loyal?

He could be very useful.

-Useful for what? -Just don't ask.

Is he loyal or not?

He's brave, but he'll go to the States to work.

His train leaves today at 20:20.

Pity. Can we speak frankly?

Shoot.

Did you see how much money that woman had on her closet?

Bunches of thousands.

Lots of them.

And so?

She said she wanted a carpenter, didn't she?

My friends and I just want someone to let us in.

You just pretend to go out to buy something...

...pretend to forget to lock the door...

...then we go in...

...and 5,000 are for you.

5,000 pesos?

Straight to your pocket.

I'm not in.

Anyway...

...keep your mouth shut.

Be careful not to say a thing.

As long as you stay out of my life...

...this never happened.

-Easy... -What's wrong with you?

I'm charging 15 because l need the money to buy a shot.

It's a medicine that's doing my mom good.

You should sell me your medal, then.

I'll give you 40 pesos.

Sell it to me and you'll be better off.

No, ma'am...

Well, I'll pay 15 if you fix the other room's floor...

...the window's sill and a broken sofa.

Okay, ma'am. Please take care of my tools for a minute.

I'll just buy nails to fix the floor.

Oh! Don't forget to lock the portico's door.

It was him, gentlemen! I saw him!

I saw him!

That's enough, ma'am.

Did you hear, your Honor?

Of course, the fairy tale told by the accused...

...cannot convince anyone.

A guy who invited him to a robbery.

The accused doesn't know his name nor where he is.

I don't think a thief would confide in any stranger...

...and invite him to a theft.

However, that scarecrow, that innocent thief...

...broke in to steal...

...oh... but he only committed murder.

Murder seemed more profitable than stealing...

...having so much cash at hand!

Right, sir?

I'm telling you I heard a noise when I went back.

There were mice in the house.

No, it was someone running away.

I'm sure they had no time to steal anything.

But they waited for you to compromise you...

...and put a bloody knife in your hand to condemn you!

Such a talented murder!

No, sir, the lady was alive and moaning when I got there.

That's why I took out the knife she had on her back.

Your Honor...

...this is a vulgar thief hiding behind an honest job...

...to commit the worst crimes...

...to con innocent people who open their homes to him...

...thinking he's a decent carpenter.

Tell me, I was one of his victims.

Where is my money?

I told you, I was robbed.

Yeah, we were all born yesterday.

Your honor, it's obvious that Pepe "El Toro" is a thief...

...a despicable murderer!

No! My dad is not a murderer!

My dad is not a thief!

You are the thieves, taking him from me, being innocent!

My dad is good! He is good!

Dad is a good man, right? Tell them it wasn't you!

Right, dad? It wasn't you!

Take the girl away.

No! I want to be with my dad!

No! No!

I want to be with my dad!

Let me go! No!

I am not a murderer! I did not kill her!

Chachita! I did not kill her!

I DlD NOT KlLL HER!

Mom, now I understand why you love Mr. Pilar.

I don't care that Pepe is a murderer...

...I don't care that he's mean...

...I love him.

What will you do, baby?

A lawyer has been flirting with me...

...and I'm willing to...

...do anything to save Pepe.

Nothing in here is worth a thing.

My 400 pesos are gone.

Well, I'm leaving.

See you later at the office.

See the truck off, it's paid for.

Fine, sir.

-Well, what do you say? -What?

-Do we seize on our own? -But... that's illegal.

What can these illiterate know about the law?

Okay, let's do it.

Guys, carry everything on the truck, come on.

Chachita! Chachita! Some guys are emptying your house!

-What? -They're taking everything!

Thank you.

Come on, carry that.

What are you doing, sir?

We're recovering what your dad stole from Mr. Montes.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

You know, guys, take everything.

Yes, boss.

I think that's everything.

Take that bundle.

-Let's move the lady first. -Okay.

No! Not her chair! Please! Take anything but her chair!

-Stop it! -No! Not her chair!

She's a paralytic! Please, no!

No! No! Please don't!

-Move her. -Please, don't hurt her!

Come on!

-Step aside! -Be careful, she's paralytic!

Please! Be very careful!

Let's go. It's late.

Don't worry, grandma.

Those bastards took everything...

...but I'll buy everything back.

I'll work harder and we'll bail dad out of jail.

Come on, the bundle.

And you, brat, give me that.

No, please, not these! No! No!

It was a gift from dad! Please, don't!

Go and take care of your grandma.

Grandma...

DON'T CRY, BABY

"Canta Recio" Trio, come to the director's office.

You'll be released tomorrow.

Topillos and Planillas are released.

Didn't you hear?

We'd rather stay here with you.

-Yes, man. -Don't be stupid!

If you can go, go.

If you say so, man.

Come on. Let's get dressed.

You mean get undressed.

My poor grandma...

Why has God forsaken us?

Aren't we, the poor, his children too?

Is God only for rich people?

We don't harm anyone...

...why do these things happen to us?

Chachita...

I want you to forgive me.

You forgive me.

This time I really have nothing left.

My dad will be in jail for many years.

Do not despair.

I'll ask my stepfather if we can take your grandma home.

Sure. She can take her.

It can't be said that an honest man denies his roof...

...to a needy woman.

Thank you, Mr. Pilar!

Well, girl, at least you are grateful.

Unlike others...

First shipment, out!

Hey! We're not equal!

-Where to? -Oh, no!

-What are you doing here? -I work for the Government.

-Where were you in here? -I had my own salary.

He had his own salary!

Did you offer a "bri"?

-A "bri"? -A bribe, man!

-Come on! -Don't be like that!

-Your watch. -Don't push it!

-Your watch! -Oh, okay...

Take it off... Come on.

-You are so mean. -Hurry!

-But, sir... -Take your coat off!

Okay.

You won't be needing it.

Beat it, come on!

Luis Fernandez, letter.

Jose Del Toro, letter.

Thanks, man.

"My life is no life anymore."

"No one sings to me."

"l no longer have your kisses."

"No one calls me Chorreada anymore."

"lf I knew you had forgiven me...

...but this doubt is killing me."

"Torito, darling, I know the fault was mine...

...because I was too jealous...

...but that shows how much I love you."

"I'll visit you tomorrow."

"You won't be as mean as to reject me, will you?"

"Your Chorreada...

...Celia."

They say I'm a robber, a burglar...

...that I'm a thief.

I won't deny it, my fellows...

...but, if I should tell the truth...

...it wasn't the lack of money...

...it was lack of education.

Howdy?

You have a visit.

Are you looking for something?

Maybe.

Nice medal. I like it.

-What are you looking for? -Brown sugar, I got it.

Stop smoking, Pilar!

I won't smoke, I just want something sweet.

Are you comfortable?

At least I don't feel as lonely being with you.

Now, Chachita, you'll open the portico.

Careful with the money.

I like honest people.

No, I'll go. She must look after her grandma.

No, daughter. Chachita does not want to become a burden...

-...do you? -No, sir.

I'll do whatever I can to help.

It's enough for you to have taken grandma in.

Pilar, the girl doesn't need to do that.

I'll keep on opening the door.

Are you insane? We got ourselves a maid!

Instead of a salary she'll have food for her...

...and her sick grandma.

What more?

Del Toro... Del Toro... Del Toro...

Pepe Del Toro.

Pepe Del Toro can't come out, he's confined.

What's that?

It's a punishment cell for those who can't be corrected.

Can you deliver this to him?

Okay, leave it here.

Why are you staring at me, you bitch?

Close your eyes! Close your eyes!

Close them now!

-Close your eyes! -No, Pilar! No!

Close your eyes or I'll kill you!

Pilar, please, what are you doing?

What? What?

Close your eyes, you bitch!

Close them! Close them!

Close them!

Close them!

No, Pilar!

Damn you! Close them!

Close them!

Close them!

Close them!

Grandma...

Grandma...

Next time you won't be in there for 3 hours, but 12!

I see you've become fond of confinement.

Fine, you'll sleep in here now.

-Out of here! -Hey, man!

-Oh, you're so powerful! -So brave!

You are like buses...

Noisy, but fast to run!

-You hear? That's Toro. -Pepe!

Where are you?

In confinement!

Oh, he can't be corrected!

What's up? Why are you still here?

We were out already, but this ass...

...we were by the door...

...and he was caught with the guard's gun.

But it was a mistake!

Mistake?

You're so stupid!

Come on, to confinement!

...my sweet love...

...to tell you about my passion for you.

Partners in good and wrong...

...not even years will be too heavy for us.

My sweet love, you will be...

....my love.

My sweet love...

...I am craving...

...for a kiss...

...to be lit in the heat...

...of our huge love...

...my love.

I want to be...

...one single being...

...one being with you.

I want to see you...

...in love...

...so I can dream.

In the sweet sensation...

...of a biting kiss...

...I would like...

...my sweet love...

...to tell you about my passion...

...for you.

Partners in good...

...and wrong...

...not even years...

...will be too heavy for us.

My sweet love...

...you will be...

...my love.

Why did you do that, Chachita?

Yes.

To the hospital?

I must let Pepe know right away.

See you.

Excuse me for interrupting.

I didn't mean to hear you...

...while you were on the phone...

...I heard the word "hospital".

Is Chachita sick?

Yes... her grandma is at the hospital, very ill.

Hey, sis!

-Tostada! -What is it?

Chachita's grandma is at the hospital, very sick!

I told you! That's no good...

Out of here. Come on, beat it.

-Get drunk elsewhere. -Drunk?

Drunk, but very high class, you know?

Lawyer Montes?

It's Celia.

Do you still need a secretary?

Yes, sir.

I understand...

Yes.

That won't happen again.

I'll go and see you right away.

Willing to do anything.

You see? Willing...

...to do anything!

Anything.

Pepe...

I got your letter.

Forget about that. Your mom is at the hospital, very sick.

Sell the tools. Those few cents may be of some use.

Please, do whatever you can for her.

Okay, Pepe.

I think I can do something for her and for you.

Even if this is the last time you and I meet.

Why is that?

We both must take our own way.

You will be free...

...but don't ever look for me.

Pepe...

...remember me from time to time.

Celia, what are you up to?

I don't understand you.

This means that...

Visits, make a line! We'll call the roll!

Celia! Explain it to me, please.

Good-bye, Pepe!

Good-bye forever!

Prisoners! Make a line!

Prisoners! Make a line!

What happened, man?

They wouldn't let me.

I told them my mother's dying...

...and they said it was an excuse.

And so?

I thought of something.

But if you help me, you may get compromised.

-Just tell us what to do. -Sure.

And that girl was born.

I thought she was a curse in my life.

Because of stupid pride...

...I never told anything to the girl's father.

I didn't want to give him the joy of seeing my daughter.

I wanted revenge.

But before I sank in shamelessness and vice...

...I left my little daughter with my brother Pepe.

He has always taken care of her as if he was her real father.

It was my fault that my mother...

...became a paralytic.

Do you know where Chachita's father is?

Here are her father's papers...

...and his business card.

Mr. Manuel de la Colina y Barcena.

No.

Just a man, like any other.

But...

...since l...

...since I am leaving...

...I'd like to see my daughter for the last time...

...hold her in my arms...

...and give her, with my last breath...

...all the motherly love I denied her in life.

Come on! Ready!

My clothes!

The most dangerous part will be leaping.

If the box breaks or is opened...

...you'll be hurt really bad.

They may send you to Alcatraz.

I'll have a chance to travel!

Next one!

Don't push me! I'm a decent person!

-Hi, boys. -Hi.

Don't be humiliated!

-Hello, man. -Hi.

Thank you, guys.

Good night.

Are you here for a visit or for a holiday?

Your asking me offends me. Don't you see?

I'm here for a short sentence.

Tell me, how have you been?

-I had become honest... -Honest? You?

Why not, man?

I had even got two gorgeous babes.

One of them helped me at the bus...

-...and I pimped the other one. -Great.

Keep this one. It will go with the next shipment.

Boss, it think it can still make it.

-We need the room here. -Right!

I said it will stay.

Any more?

There's room for one more.

There's room for one more!

You hear, boss? There's room for one more.

Room for one more!

What's this fuss about? Take it.

-Up! -Careful, man.

Hey!

Where is Pepe "El Toro"?

Pepe?

Where is Pepe "El Toro"?

Throw it!

See you later, guys!

WE'LL SEE WHAT COMES OUT OF THlS

I have no choice.

I love my boyfriend with all my heart.

If I must lose him to free him...

...I don't mind.

Save him, sir!

No, girl, you are wrong.

I made love to you as a man, not as an official.

Love...

I've never believed in it.

I've always had to pay for it.

But now I see it's real...

...sincere.

If a woman like you can renounce love...

...for love itself...

...Iove does exist...

...and you, the poor, are happy...

...because you have love.

Then you will help my Pepe.

Pepe "El Toro" is lost. There's too much against him.

Not even the best advocate could prove his innocence.

But he isn't guilty, I'm sure!

Love makes us blind. That's the truth.

I am very sorry, but l can do nothing for him.

However...

Take as much as you need.

No strings attached.

I swear.

Thank you very much, sir.

The only thing l want is to save Pepe.

My grandma is dying!

My grandma is dying!

This is a hopeless case.

We've done everything in our hands.

Don't you feel compassion for her?

Okay, I'll go get a doctor.

Doctor, what can we do for the paralytic?

Nothing. She won't make it to the night.

I couldn't find her. She doesn't live there anymore.

Grandma!

Grandma!

Miss, please come and see my grandma!

Doctor, be merciful! My grandma is dying!

She has told me through her eyes!

It had to be you!

They're taking care of you and letting my grandma die!

Die! I don't ever want to see you again!

Doctor, come and see my grandma!

Take this kid away.

No! Why do you treat us like this?

I hate you! I hate you!

-Die! Die! -Shut up, Chachita!

Dad! They are letting grandma die and it's her fault!

Shut up!

That woman... is your mother.

Forgive me, Chachita.

Call me just once...

..."mom".

Mom!

Don't die, mommy! Don't die!

I didn't know you were my mother!

Why did you never tell me?

Dear mommy...

Why did you never tell me?

Why did you die when I found you?

Don't die, mommy!

Don't die!

Let me stay here for a minute.

My old woman just died.

Ask to be given her body...

...for her not to be buried at the common grave.

Chachita...

...you have finally met your mother.

May God have forgiven her.

Now, take these papers...

...this business card...

...and tell Pepe to take you with your father.

You will live like a queen.

You will have everything.

I have no father...

...but Pepe "El Toro".

Dad!

Dad!

My girl.

Pepe...

...forget what I told you.

I will wait for you forever.

Take my medal...

...and buy a coffin for my mother.

Confinement!

-Open up! -It's Pepe "El Toro".

Hold on. We'll kick his ass when he's in confinement.

-Open up! -Shut up, you loon!

What's up? Don't you owe me?

I'm tired of you, man.

You think you're brave, don't you?

This will teach you.

I told you to keep quiet about the usurer.

As long as you stayed out of my life, bastard!

Right now you'll join her, then.

-Guard! -What is it?

There's a quarrel in confinement!

It's locked from the inside. Open up!

This will keep you quiet forever!

Forever, you hear me?

Pepe! Pepe!

Let him go! Let him go, don't be stupid!

-Don't attack him! -Now you will talk!

Tell me, who killed her? You did, didn't you?

Tell them I am not a murderer!

Speak!

Let him go!

Let him go or I'll shoot you!

Who killed her? You did, didn't you?

You did!

Confess! You are the murderer!

Confess, you bastard!

You tell them! Who killed her?

-Let him go! -Shoot them.

Tell them I am innocent!

I can't! They're against the wall!

Scream to them that you are the murderer!

-Where's that rifle? -Here!

Here!

Tell them!

-Kill him!) -Confess!

Confess!

No! No!

Please!

No!

-Confess, you bastard! -Let him go, Pepe!

No!

I am the murderer!

I killed the usurer!

Pepe "El Toro" didn't!

Stop it, please!

Pepe "El Toro" is innocent!

Jesus! Such is life. Yesterday you were alive...

...and today you've kicked the bucket.

Such is life.

Look, they got married just a year ago...

...and boom! They already have a kid!

We must make up for the losses.

And lose those who made up!

Hey! Look what my son just did!

Oh, this Torito...

Girl, are you mistaken again?

No, madam.

Now I do have a grave to cry on.

Come on, Chachita!

I'm coming!

ONE SUFFERS BUT ONE LEARNS

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