Original subtitles

Flowers from Another World

I think they're Dominican.

Definitely.

They're everywhere.

-It's like Pamplona! -I know.

And Madrid!

Really?

-Look, a girl and a boy. -Look how big they are!

Aren't my kids beautiful?

You cleaned them up for the photo, right?

Have you seen them recently?

It will be one year.

Don't wave it around.

What guy would take care of two kids?

No, not take care of them...

but make them, if the chance came along.

Don't you see that men just want to have sex?

This gynecologist was examining a really nervous woman...

and he told her, "Relax, relax."

He started examining her and suddenly his cell phone rang.

"Hey, buddy, what's going on?

"Yes, we'll meet later. You follow that street...

"keep straight, there's a roundabout...

"you go around and around and then you ask someone...

"if you're in the right place. I'll see you soon."

He hangs up and says:

"So! Where were we?" And she says, "At the roundabout!"

Okay, ladies, we're there!

HELLO, PLEASE FEEL AT HOME

Good afternoon, ladies.

Hello, good afternoon.

Did you have a good trip?

-Good, very good. -Like a dream.

So, we're going to go down and clear the way...

okay?

Come on, let's go.

Hey, I'm single, too, you know!

Quiet, please, okay.

Thank you very much.

As a member of the party committee, I want to quickly explain...

that after having a little snack, we'll have dancing in the square...

with a band and everything.

And now, we will have a word from the mayor.

First, I want to welcome you and wish you a pleasant stay with us.

And, as I welcome our visitors...

I want to welcome this type of initiative...

which, beyond the joy and festivity that we see today...

will offer the solution to a problem that has developed in rural communities.

Many experiments of this kind have been tried...

to try to give people the chance to meet and get to know each other.

Well, I don't want to say any more...

because you'd probably rather talk amongst yourselves.

So, I will step down.

To end off, I just want to tell you...

that as the mayor of this town, I congratulate you on this initiative...

and I hope it will continue for many years.

Thank you, and enjoy!

These ones are very set in their ways, too old for me...

and I seem too old to the ones who aren't.

Brunettes are easier to talk to.

Not only to talk to, they like to have fun.

The others will drive you crazy. You can't decide if you like them or not.

Go over there.

Can we go together?

No, buddy. They don't interest me...

they're all into being domestic.

I have my Cuban for that, when I want action, bam!

There's nobody here worth the effort.

What you should do is come with me to Havana.

I'm serious.

I'm going in August, when Alfonso will be done.

You should come and see. You'll be fighting them off.

Right, in August, and who's going to reap my harvest?

I don't know, maybe some other time.

No, not some other time, because...

I'm bringing her with me and the trips are over.

See, I have some photos here.

This is the house...

and this is the patio.

The house is huge. It's old, but there's plenty of room.

Do you want to see my greenhouse?

-People move quickly here. -You'll see...

the priest is ready for weddings tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.

Has anyone already decided to marry?

Maybe. We have to wait until Round Two.

Of course. What's your name, darling?

-Alfonso, right? -Yes, I'm Alfonso. And you are?

Marirrosi.

-From Bilbao. -Yes.

You're a nurse, drink tea, and live in the house on the corner.

-How do you know? -Because it's my house.

What an idiot!

I want to pay.

Can I have a glass of water, please?

You want to touch my ass, too?

Good. Because I'm sick of being harassed.

Do you like to dance?

Do you want to sit down for a minute?

Thank you very much. We'll continue with a slow song.

-Where are you from? -I'm Dominican...

from Santo Domingo. I've been here four years.

-That's in the Caribbean, right? -Yes.

I'm from here.

My name is Damián.

-And you? -Patricia.

Nice to meet you.

Me, too. What do you do?

A little bit of everything.

Sometimes I look after the herd...

or I work the tractor...

in the field, or I do odd jobs.

Otherwise I'm home, and there's always something to take care of.

There's a lot of work...

but...

I have a good life.

Actually, there isn't much entertainment.

I'm not afraid of working.

I'm looking out for my kids, you know?

To keep them close...

I don't think about myself anymore.

SINGLES PARTY - WELCOME

-What time is it? -4:00.

Aunt...

are you awake?

No, I'm sleeping. You're so annoying!

I'm thinking about that balding guy.

-What? You're nuts. -Who's nuts?

My niece who wants to stay here.

When did this happen? Tell us!

-Who is he? -The balding guy at the party.

What did he say?

He doesn't want to be alone. Lives with his mom.

Did you talk to her?

No. She's one of the old women who were there.

When did all this happen and where was I?

When we were all sitting down...

everyone was there, whatever.

Did you talk about marriage?

Yes, he wants to get married as soon as possible.

Be quiet, already!

Did you talk to him about Fran?

Are you crazy? You should be locked up!

Come here.

This has been sitting without broth.

It doesn't need more broth, it's fine.

Janay!

Hello.

Janay!

Put your napkin on.

There's no broth.

This is how you cook kidney beans, darling.

Kidney beans have always been served with broth.

Do you want potatoes?

Yes.

How was school?

Answer when you are asked something, sweetie.

I want potatoes.

Didn't Carmelo's girlfriend arrive today?

That would be great.

Of course not.

Really?

Will you take your car, or do I meet you at the bus?

What a good time!

Are you sure? I don't care, anyway.

Okay, fine.

-What do you want? -A quart of milk.

The leopard is dangerous!

Here, a quart of milk.

What?

Did it work out or not?

Alfonso is the only guy who scored, the virgin!

I'll try again next year.

Alfonso and Damián.

Is she coming or not?

She's coming for the weekend...

all of it.

It worked out for Alfonso, he's getting some action.

If it's on Alfonso, give me a White Label, Aurora.

Holy shit!

-What's going on? -Carmelo.

-Look at her! And who's she? -The Cuban.

Isn't she Dominican?

No! Damián's is the Dominican, you forgot.

I think this one is better than the other one.

-What a set of teeth! -Yes, much better.

What teeth, what lips, more beautiful!

The kisses she must give!

Holy cow! If only I could try!

If only I was 20 years old!

Come here, pal.

Fill this with whatever you eat and go home.

Hi, I'm Milady.

No more work today.

Come, I'll show you this.

Chao.

Tomorrow at 8:00.

Goodness gracious! Just what we need.

What's wrong? You didn't like the lady?

-I did. -Me, too, we're going crazy!

Do you want dessert?

We'll see how long she lasts.

She just arrived and you're already chasing her out.

Why won't she last?

They all want the same, Felipe.

Money and papers. Once they get that, they vanish.

Don't be such a pessimist, Aurora.

Pessimist? It's like you guys just got off the boat.

We'll soon find out why she's here.

Come here.

-Did you finish your homework? -Yes.

Just like Damián's, when he's not looking, she'll take everything.

No, that's not the same. She has kids here, it's different.

It's worse. They're married, so the kids are his, too.

And she can bring her whole family if she wants.

What's wrong with that?

I've nothing against those people.

I'm just saying there's someone for everyone.

And people should stick to their own.

"Whoever marries afar...

"will either cheat or be cheated on!"

The stove and counter are brand new, 300,000 pesetas.

The wood is wood.

Nothing synthetic, chestnut wood.

And the tiles, they were expensive. But I got a good price.

The fixtures are copper...

no brass. What do you think?

You have nothing to say?

God, you're going too fast!

Some 500 square feet.

I don't like little things.

Did you see the fireplace?

I designed it myself.

It has cable and something like 75 channels.

It's also the biggest one they had in the store.

You must be tired after traveling.

-No, I'm fine. -You don't want to lie down for a bit?

-Come! Stop! -Let go of me!

-Yes, now I got you. -Leave me alone, I'm fine!

Wait, wait, wait, damn it.

Just wait till I'm back on my feet!

Here, cow. That's a good girl.

Come on, sweetie, we're going home.

Do you understand?

We're going home now.

You're coming this way, aren't you?

Come on, sweetie, follow the path.

Come on, sweetie, let's go.

Are you listening to me, you dumb cow?

Follow me right now, you goddamn cow.

Move it, damn it!

-You're Patricia, right? -Yes.

-I'm Milady. -Hello.

Aren't you cold?

You'll get a cold dressed like that. Did you arrive today?

-Yes, this morning. -Do you like it here?

Is it as ugly in summer as it is now?

-What? -Everything.

I don't know, I just arrived.

I can tell. If you want the cows to move...

you have to do this, otherwise you'll be stuck.

Go, cow, walk!

-See? Like that. -Right.

I have experience from taking care of my grandfather.

"Dear Alfonso...

"I'm writing because the telephone makes me sad.

"Hearing your voice makes me anxious when I can't see your face.

"You asked me how I am. Well...

"work is fine, because it's a distraction. The problem is home.

"My son Alejandro is never here.

"The truth is that all I do is think of you...

"and the conversations and times that we've shared.

"Yesterday, like an idiot, I overcooked the rice.

"Plus, Bilbao is so romantic now.

"On Saturday I went for a walk, and the autumn colors are gorgeous.

"Look...

"starting next week, I'm working the morning shift at the hospital...

"and afternoons I'll be here.

"I want to come and see you this weekend.

"Hugs and kisses. Marirrosi. "

It's so cold!

I thought the cars here...

would be heated.

With what you have on, you must be cold!

-You didn't bring anything else? -You like it?

Italian Lycra. It's amazing!

Enrico gave it to me.

Oh, God! That guy was really in love with me.

If it wasn't for his family, I'd be in Rome now.

-Really? -Yes.

Is it really hard to get a driver's license here?

It takes forever and it's expensive. I don't have one.

No way! You're not scared of being caught?

No. When they stop me, I say I left my papers at home...

I left in a rush to get my kids...

or something like that.

Let's take a photo.

This one will make my friends jealous. None of them can drive.

Look at the camera, not the road!

Will it really be so bad?

It's not that. Everything is done badly if it isn't how she says.

She always says I buy too much and I waste a lot.

The old woman gets mad because I take a bath every day...

and she says I should only bathe on Sundays with my kids.

She won't allow my kids to bathe every day before school.

No. If I wanted to work...

I should've stayed in Madrid.

I'm getting rice and beans for you.

I got married so my kids could stay with me and get a good education.

I'm ungrateful. Right!

Let me do things the way I want.

Plus, I received my training.

I'm a beauty professional, my dear.

I'm an assistant technician in a sugar lab.

-You see? -And what's that good for?

What should it be good for? Nothing.

Three years in a pigsty of a school.

Can you do something with my hair?

Of course. And those nails you have are the worst.

Look at what I brought you.

Hello, sunshine. How are you?

What are you doing here? When and how did you get here?

Don't be nasty.

Look at all the trouble I go through to visit you.

And how did you find me?

What's going on, sweetie?

Don't touch me.

What's wrong, sunshine? You don't love your man anymore?

Or does this white boy give you what you want?

I bet he doesn't.

-Look at the kids! -When did you arrive from Santo Domingo?

What's wrong, sweetie? I was only saying hello.

Nothing is going to happen. Calm down, I'm with my cousin, okay?

Carmelo wants to get married.

Really?

Yes. Only, I wanted to check everything out first...

to make sure I'm happy, and then decide if I'd get married.

That's fine, if you're white and the police don't stop you in the street.

I spent four crazy years with these papers.

Finally I received permanent residency, and then I lost it...

because they wouldn't give me social security at work.

All they do is ask for papers...

and when you leave, you never know if they'll give you a problem coming back.

That's why I say you should figure out if you want to stay here.

Take this.

Come here. Do people go on honeymoons here?

Yes, but don't get your hopes up, they're really cheap.

-Really? -Cheap and dirty.

Listen, when we first met...

and he came to Cuba, it was so different.

We'd go to the beach...

after that we'd go to Palacio de la Zaira, Comodoro, La Mesón, everywhere.

Wait a minute, I want to show you something.

Look.

But I don't smoke.

They're not for you, they're for your friend.

You can sell them and make some money.

I can't accept this. Thanks, but I can't.

How will you get the money he wants? Ask your husband?

I don't know.

Don't be stupid, Patricia.

I brought them in case of emergency, and you need money.

Send him these and tell him to stop bothering you.

Okay?

Thank you so much.

It's nothing, silly.

Come sit down.

Give me your hand.

Tell me, how are the people in Madrid? They all look refined on TV.

They're good-looking and tall...

-but I didn't go out. -Did you earn good money?

No, you don't make much money for all the work you do.

From 7:00 a.m. when you make breakfast...

until midnight or 1:00 a.m.

If you work as a housekeeper, don't live with the family.

And how are the people? Where do they go at night?

There are good clubs.

Ask Carmelo to take you for a weekend.

Are you crazy?

Don't you see? All that man thinks about is laying bricks.

Why don't you and I go to Calamocha this afternoon?

I can't, my dear, I have a ton of work to do.

Don't tell me you're going to act just like them.

Wait. Don't make so much noise.

They can hear everything.

Don't make so much noise.

Is it the end of the world if they hear us screwing?

They can hear everything.

-I'm going on top, okay? -Okay.

Careful.

Your mother must know what this is, otherwise you wouldn't be here.

Who cares if she hears us.

Maybe she'll go find a man and leave us alone.

Quiet, please.

That would be nice.

That would be nice.

Hello.

-How are you? -Fine. And you?

-Fine. And you? -Good, good.

-Very good. And you? -Good.

-You're thinner. -And you're uglier.

And you're dumber!

Let's see, what did you bring?

Since you have nothing in this house that looks more like a shack...

-Minimalist design. -Like I said, this shack.

Take this. I found these for the bathroom.

I would have preferred green, but they were all out.

I found these little things in green. Do you like them?

Yes, but... Do you mind if we leave this for later?

Sure, wait, I'll take the food out first.

Leave it for later, Mari, I want to show you something.

What do you want to show me?

Look.

-What are they? -Orchids.

How lovely!

I don't know, it's the first time I've planted them.

-Where are they from? -Africa.

And you think they can grow here?

With care, everything grows.

You think so? What are you doing?

What do you think I'm doing?

-Someone may walk in! -And what if they do?

Alfonso!

Hello.

-What's up? -Hi.

Hi.

-Are you going for a bite? -No.

So, you're taking a walk, right?

I'm going to Guadalajara with the kids.

That's nice! I'll see you later.

See you.

You have to go to Cuba.

Unless you go, you can't understand.

And you go because you want to, because no one is forcing you.

If the girl wants to work, I don't mind her helping out.

And she's easy on the eyes, isn't she?

Hi. Where are you going all dressed up?

You know what would be fantastic?

Smoking some weed.

Do you have any?

Too bad.

It's going to stay like this, tied at zero.

Did you see the ref? He favors the local team.

Yeah, but this one especially.

-This coach really... -Pisses me off.

I knew there had to be something good about this dump.

I'm going inside.

-How's it going? -No score.

Damn.

-What's going on? You don't say hi? -What's up?

-How's your brother? -Good.

When does he get paroled?

Not sure, maybe before Christmas.

Tell him to give us a call when he gets out, okay?

And the black girls? Where are you keeping them?

-Where are the black girls? -Come on.

Come on, guys, don't look for trouble.

Okay, kid, like I said, tell your brother to give us a call when he gets out.

Now I remember, when you get to Aranda...

you have everything on the same block...

black girls, ugly girls, bad girls, whatever.

I'm going there.

Hey, you. Are you looking for trouble?

What?

Because whether or not you are, you're gonna find it.

What's going on? We can't watch the game?

Come on, forget it.

Get out of here and leave me alone.

Who do you think you are, old man?

-What's going on? -What?

-What's the problem? -What's going on?

-Shut up for once! -Throw him out!

-I'll get you, damn it! -Yeah, okay!

You little bastard!

-What a bastard. -He's an idiot.

-It's always the same. -He's a big baby.

During the parties next door, he pulled out a knife.

It's my fault for allowing all this nonsense. We're going home.

Come on, let's go.

Take this, it's cold.

Do you want anything? A glass of milk?

No, thank you.

What are you watching?

Nothing, it's over.

You're skipping siesta?

What difference is it to you? Did you mix the mortar?

It's there.

Everything is fine here. It's very beautiful...

with the mountains.

Yes, I'm fine.

No, nothing.

Nothing is wrong, I'm fine.

No.

A little lonely.

I miss you a little bit and that's all.

Yes.

The Spaniard? All he thinks about is sex.

What?

Enrico called?

What did you tell him?

You gave him my phone number?

What nerve!

What else did he say?

Oh, my God!

It's fine.

I love you.

Chao.

Do you want more to drink?

Your drink...

and some chips.

Look.

This is my mother.

This is Marirose.

That's me.

And this is my brother.

-How old is he? -Thirteen.

-Can I tell you a secret? -Yes.

But you have to promise you won't tell anyone.

I promise.

-Not even your mother. -No.

My boyfriend called me.

That's him.

That's him.

His name is Enrico and he lives in Italy.

-Do you know where Italy is? -No.

It's a bit far.

There goes Carmelo's woman.

If he doesn't tame her, he'll lose her.

-Where are you going? -To Ayllón. And you?

Valencia.

How long is it from here to Valencia?

-You're Cuban, right? -Yes.

I was there once.

I couldn't believe it!

Do you live here?

No, I'm staying at a friend's place for a week.

I live in Italy.

In three and a half hours, we'll be in Valencia.

What is there to do in Valencia?

In Valencia? Well...

it's not quite like Havana!

-What did you do in Havana? -lf I tell you...

I'm more in charge of the port area, you know?

-In Havana? -No, in Valencia.

Is Valencia on the coast?

Where did you go to school? Of course Valencia is on the coast.

You don't understand how badly I need the sun and the beach!

You want to go?

I'll take you for the best paella.

How does that sound?

It's close, I'll take you.

Say yes.

I don't think so.

"Dear Alfonso, How are you?

"I'm okay, very tired. There are lots of problems in the hospital right now.

"I looked into moving...

"and getting transferred, but it doesn't seem possible.

"If I decide to move there, I'd have to leave my job.

"We'll talk when we're more relaxed.

"How is everything over there?

"I talked to Alejandro about visiting...

"but it doesn't seem like he wants to.

"Why don't you come here?

"We could go to the movies, the Guggenheim, whatever you want.

"I miss you.

"A big hug and lots of kisses. Marirrosi. "

-Eat. -I don't like this.

You have to eat everything.

Carmelo's woman was here this morning.

-And? -Imagine what a disaster her house must be.

God only knows what her mother taught her.

She taught her how to treat men, that's for sure.

I don't want to see that girl here again.

Do you hear me? Tell Patricia.

-Do you want more, sweetie? -No.

My mother told me that Milady was here.

To be honest, we have never liked visitors.

So it's better if you go see her, rather than her coming here.

We are in her house, you understand?

Do you like me?

-What? -Do you like me?

-Of course. -So, why don't you tell me?

You already know.

Oh, please! Don't be so dense.

We women like it when you tell us.

-Tell you what? -That you like me.

-So that's it. -So, that's it what?

Of course I do.

Come on, tell me what you like.

I don't know.

I like everything.

What do you like about my mouth?

The color.

And my hair?

The scent.

Come on, tell me more.

I like the taste.

The heat.

I like when you laugh.

What about me? Do you like me?

I don't like you at all.

You are a witch!

Yes, I received it this morning.

Mari, I can't talk any louder.

Okay. Who, me? Of course.

And you? See you tomorrow.

Carmelo! What's going on?

What do you want?

-A cognac. -A cognac, Felipe.

Right away.

How's Milady?

Is she adapting to the village?

Yeah, I guess so.

Here you go.

Hello.

-Where are you coming from? -From Valencia.

-From where? -From the beach, from Valencia.

-Are you going to the village? -Yes.

-Give me a ride. -Okay, hop on.

From Valencia?

Carmelo! You're never going to believe what happened to me.

-What are you doing, Carmelo? -What am I doing?

-Jesus, Carmelo! -Let go of me!

I told you to let go of me, for God's sake!

-What were you doing with her? -Nothing, I found her on the highway.

On the highway? I'm going to beat the hell out of you.

-Enough, Carmelo. -Let go of me.

-Enough, Carmelo! -I'm going to kill her!

Calm down! Get out of my house!

Come on, let's go.

She's not leaving until you've calmed down.

It's okay.

Come on, it's okay, everything is fine.

It's okay, calm down.

Let's go.

Here...

put pressure on it, you'll see, you'll feel better.

Do you want an herbal tea?

-Oh, my God. -Careful, careful.

What a place. What a stench.

This is serious. Careful, I'm going to fall in the hole.

The hen, what about the hen?

Look at the hen. Look at where you're living, girl.

This looks like Patricia's room.

-Oh, God. -Watch out.

Careful. Wait!

There were pigs and goats in my house.

We have cows, do you want to see?

No, sweetie, forget it...

I can imagine them. Big and dirty, same as everywhere.

Come on, ladies, we're going inside.

Damn it! I'm already covered in shit.

I warned you to look down.

Where have you taken us?

You go.

Walk.

Patricia, where do we put this?

It's cold! You need clothes in this country.

Okay, who's going to cook here? Not me.

-We share? -No, thanks, dear.

-Want something else? -No, sweetie.

-Are you sure? -No, sweetie, thanks.

Wow, Patricia, this guy gives a lot of affection, a lot of everything.

Patricia, what about "you know"?

-Sex! -He pleases you?

How should it be? Like always.

Two shags are never the same.

But Spanish guys are all the same.

-You think so? -No, I don't know.

I knew one who didn't seem Spanish, because this guy was rich.

Daisy, you know a lot!

Is there a stereo here?

-Yes. Should I put it on? -What's on them?

-This is bachata, this is merengue. -Let's see.

-Want a cold beer? -Yes!

Bottle opener, Patricia. No bottle opener in this house?

Yes, here's one.

Good, give it to me. Thanks.

Hello, señora.

Patricia.

The next time people are coming over, tell me.

I told you two weeks ago...

and you heard the kids and I talk about it every day.

It seems that we aren't welcome in this house.

You are my friends and this is your house.

Let's see if the witch takes a gun and blows our heads off!

What a troublemaker! Capito?

No, you're a thief.

Oh, really?

And all the letters I sent you?

Only one arrived!

Okay.

That I don't know, the Spaniard knows.

How's the artist?

Very good!

I have no papers, only a passport.

No, I can't go with that. I need an invitation.

Quiet!

Where?

What do you want? To wash your hands?

Let's wash up before we eat.

Do you really miss me?

Enrico, why don't you send me a ticket?

Enrico! How can you tell me that I should pay for it?

I'm telling you that I have nothing.

Don't touch!

Listen...

go tell Milady to stop talking on the phone, she's going to squeeze me dry.

Carmelo said you're squeezing him dry.

Listen...

I have to let you go, I'll call you later.

-Who was it? -My brother, who do you think?

Start heading home, they're waiting for you.

You're going to cost me a fortune.

I spend all day inside at home.

What do you want me to do?

Come here.

What do you want?

Come here.

You've never heard a two-step in your life.

If we had children...

you'd have no time to be bored.

Sorry, that's mine.

Hello?

No.

What?

This morning?

But were you awake?

Listen, I'm here.

I told you I was coming here...

and I'm not going anywhere, I'm not going to be in Madrid.

I can't talk right now.

But how, if I'm not going to be there?

I told you that I can't. You have to give it to Lolo or Miguelína.

The problem is that I'm not there, sweetie, I'm here.

Hello.

How's that?

Better, thanks.

It's been a while since I've seen you.

I know, I haven't gone out. How are you?

Me? Fine.

Okay, see you later.

Wait.

-I want to tell you something. -What?

-You're cool. -What?

I think you're cool. I like you.

Okay, and?

That's it. I like you.

Okay, see you later.

I only know about the girl.

Did you know she's pregnant?

-Who, Josefina? -That's her, the little brunette.

But no one knows who the father is. She's a bit crazy.

Crazy, girl.

Got pregnant and went to Santo Domingo.

And nobody could help her out here?

She's from the neighborhood.

The one that I knew, Pancholo, went to New York.

Don't tell me he went by boat?

I don't know, he vanished from the neighborhood.

Let me introduce you to my friends. This is Daisy.

Hi.

-Hi. -Lorna, my aunt.

What happened to you there?

Nothing, it was the cabinet.

-I see! -This is Graciela.

Hi.

Pleasure.

Are you sure it was a cabinet? How strange!

What do I know...

if someone does a bad thing, they pay later, right?

And what's the bad thing you've done, if I may ask?

I came here, like this, with a man I didn't love.

What do I know?

You can solve this by leaving him. Pack your suitcases and walk out.

You think it's that easy?

I don't know anyone here. I have nowhere to go.

And your guy, besides in bed, how does he treat you?

He's a good man, he respects me.

I think you're in love, right?

I don't know. He loves the kids, he treats me well...

he makes me laugh.

I delivered the cigars to Fran...

he said they were useless, it wasn't enough.

Why won't this guy leave me alone?

I gave him all my money. What more does he want?

He's broke. He's unemployed.

What else is new? He has problems with everyone.

You don't owe him anything, he has to look out for himself.

I'll give you some money to take to him...

and tell him this is it, I can't do this anymore...

and don't even think about coming here. That's all I need.

How many times did we tell you?

We told you not to get involved with that guy.

Pussy!

Assholes!

Pussy!

Come on, let's go home.

Let's get out of here.

Okay!

This photo is for the family. This is the kids, this is the wedding.

Bring this money to my mother.

-You sure you have the food in there? -Yes, of course.

I'm sure. Okay, we're off. Goodbye!

Bye.

Bye.

This one cleans cow shit...

and this one gets attacked by cabinets. I don't like any of this. Who would?

And I didn't even mention the secret agent.

-Okay. -See you.

If things get really bad, call me. Understand?

Don't worry.

-Are you sure? -Yes, sure.

-Okay. -Have a good trip.

See you.

See you tomorrow.

Are you going to tell her or should I?

I don't want to see those women in my house again.

Do you hear me?

Look, señora, those women are my people, they're my family.

Where I am, they are always welcome.

While you're living in my house, you'll do what I say...

and if you don't like it, you know where the door is.

Can you tell me what you have against me? What did I do?

I have always respected you, I do my work...

I do the shopping, I run errands...

I said my piece.

Please, can you tell me what I can do to make you happy?

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

Leave us alone a minute, would you?

Look, if you want to live with us, fine.

If you want to be alone, we'll move.

This is it, we can't go on like this.

-But I don't want you to go! -Patricia is my wife...

and where she goes, I go.

If you don't like her, say so, and we'll go to the other house.

You would leave me alone?

You'll see.

The last couple who stayed died 10 years ago.

People started leaving, one by one, there were fewer kids for the school...

and then it closed. They sent us to a school in a larger village.

That one ended up closing, too.

Let's go.

My nieces lived there.

They went to Madrid.

And this was the doctor's house.

It scares me. All this space and silence.

I feel small.

It scares you because it's dead.

Sometimes I feel this way in Santa Eulalia, too.

-Really? -Yes.

What I like most...

is knowing the people who live around me.

I don't think I would be able to go back to a city.

Why don't you tell your son to come one day and see this place?

He doesn't want to do anything.

-Did you talk to him about me? -A little. It's useless.

All he cares about is that I'm not there now, I'm not annoying him...

and, if he's lucky, there'll be more times like this.

If you want, of course there will be.

Why don't you come next time? We could go out a bit.

No. Saturday we have a community meeting.

-And you can't change it? -No, Mari...

it's been planned for two weeks.

I can't go tell people that I'm going to play tourist.

What's the meeting for?

We're going to see if we can get them to build us a public swimming pool.

And if they will extend the bus line...

from Ayllón to the village.

And if they will increase the budget for the cultural center.

-Really? -Yes.

And to see if the Europeans will help us with rural tourism.

Alfonso, wait.

I can't believe it's been eight years already.

Take this and bring it to the house.

You loved him a lot?

He was a good man...

and he treated me well.

Like Damián?

Goodbye.

If you can cook like you walk...

save me a bit of your rice, beautiful.

How are you?

You didn't understand me.

It isn't even enough for a boy to buy candy at school...

and you owe me much more.

I don't owe you anything.

You owe me everything I sent to Santo Domingo.

And the last thing that I sent to Madrid.

And the ticket to come here, who paid for it?

That was four years ago, Fran. Don't give me that crap!

Listen, princess, I'm in trouble.

You don't have anything?

Give me a little more, and...

I'll leave you alone with your animals...

and your little bald husband.

Really? You disappeared, you want nothing to do with your kids...

and then you come groveling like this!

Aren't you ashamed?

Shame doesn't make money.

So...

When I talk with your bald guy...

he's not going to be pleased.

Please. Leave me alone. I'm asking you.

It's not nice to tell lies.

Am I right, beautiful?

You have lots of things since you became Spanish!

Fran, I have no money.

If you don't ask him, I'll have to ask myself.

You wouldn't dare.

Yes, I would, sweetheart.

What is it?

Can I talk with you?

When I asked for a divorce, he disappeared.

So I faked some papers and that was it.

You forged the papers?

That's how things are over there.

You don't believe me?

What do I know?

I don't understand anything. I don't know what to do.

He wants nothing to do with me and I want even less.

He's only looking for money, then he'll leave.

He's in trouble.

-You don't realize? -What?

-That we aren't married. -So what?

-What does that mean? -So what?

You say nothing, me, neither, and things go on like before.

-And your husband? -My husband nothing.

Now you know. He can't bother me anymore.

If he tells, you could be deported. Or we'd be thrown in jail.

No, my love, he doesn't have the guts to do something like that, I promise you.

How can I trust you...

if everything you've told me is lies?

Is this what the money was for? For him?

Not for your mother, it seems.

I send it home. I don't know what they do with it.

I don't know where it goes.

I don't know anything.

You might as well say you were a hooker in Madrid.

I've never been a hooker...

even if life was so hard that I wanted to.

How do I know that that's not a lie?

How?

Because I don't make things up.

All I've ever wanted is a good job so I can raise my kids and live in peace.

I couldn't in my country, so I came to yours.

I couldn't earn an honest living here either...

because it's difficult.

No papers, no job. No job, no papers.

So, you tell me. What was I supposed to do?

-Get married. -Yes, quickly.

You think I would've married you if I could have raised my kids alone...

and had my own house?

No, I guess not.

But I don't think that way anymore. I want to live here with you.

That's why I told you.

-I don't want to lie anymore. -Of course...

so now you tell me. Now you don't want lies.

And if your husband hadn't come, you wouldn't have said a word?

-Answer me. -No.

And I would have continued giving you money for him.

For him and who knows who else.

And one day you would have left.

In a few months, you'll have Spanish citizenship.

You don't have to stay with your farmer.

Right?

I don't want to leave. I want to live with you.

Where is your husband?

I want you to get your things and go with him.

Listen, my love, you aren't listening to me.

Get out of my face! Take your kids and go, okay?

Get down from there.

Get down from there, damn it!

-Janay! Get down! -Come!

Do you hear me?

Get down from the tractor! Do what I say!

When you're told to do something, you do it!

Janay!

Hello.

-What's wrong? Are you scared? -Yes.

It's all right. Yaco, this pretty girl is Milady.

Get in the back!

And this?

It's my brother's. The bike wouldn't make it to Guadalajara.

This whole area is amazing, it's really green.

When we arrive, we'll take a walk around. Okay?

My sister will help us, you'll see.

We can stay with her until we find work.

And if you get used to the place, and you like it, we'll see.

-You brought your things down? -Yes.

Take this.

-Hi, Isabel. -Hi and bye.

-Bye. -Good luck.

You, too.

You don't say anything to me?

We're going with Lorna and we're going to a new school.

Your family is leaving.

Do you want them to go?

Alfonso is just like your father...

always late on Christmas Eve.

They'll be here. There was some fog on the highway.

-Look who's here. -How's it going?

Very good. You must be Olvido. Pleased to meet you.

-How are you, lovely? -Very good.

I know, we're late.

How are you? It's your fault, you're always...

Don't make me laugh. You won't make me laugh this time.

Take off your coat.

Where is he? Luisín! Come sit down.

-And where do I sit? -Sit here.

Okay.

-Hello, Luisín. -Hello.

I'm so glad to meet you, he hasn't stopped talking about you.

Really? He's told me a lot about you, too.

Okay, are we eating or not?

-Don't you see that I'm ready? -The lamb looks delicious!

I was talking to your sister today.

Yes, gossiping, I'm sure.

I told her about the Cuban, who did exactly as I said.

-What happened to her? -We don't know anything.

Poor thing! Who knows where she went?

And where she'll go and with who.

She left with Carmelo's assistant, right?

No! She left him, too.

-Really? -She did the same thing.

She left him, too. If you do it once...

why not a second time?

That's enough. This is no Christmas Eve conversation.

Merry Christmas.

Cheers!

So, when is the wedding? My dress is all ready.

That's what I want to know. When is the wedding?

What do I know? Why are you asking me?

Of course, why should I ask you?

Nobody has thought to ask Luisín, right?

-Right. -When is the wedding?

I don't know.

The northerners don't get married, they just live under the same roof.

You're such a jackass!

Here, Juanma, this is for you.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Why is it so hard for you to open that?

We have to drink champagne.

Kids, what do you say?

Thank you.

Let's see your watch.

As we celebrate Christmas Eve...

I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas on behalf of my family and myself.

And we send a message of peace, joy, and hope.

With the warmth of the family memories that brighten these days...

we thank you once again for your love and your kindness...

towards the Royal family...

and we respond to your heartfelt feelings...

with our own most sincere wishes.

In a short time, the year will be coming to an end...

-Come back whenever. -Bye, Aurora. Thanks.

-I'll be lonely later. -I had a wonderful time.

We'll see each other soon?

Bye, Olvido, nice to meet you.

-You, too. -Really.

Who knows, one day I may come to Zaragoza.

-Of course, call me. -I'll call you.

-Okay. -Bye.

-Safe trip. -Bye, sweeties.

Bye.

I like her.

I can't picture her living here.

Why did she come?

To find a boyfriend.

-Did you do your homework? -No.

Go inside, vacation will be over soon.

No interruptions.

Alfonso, you could come with me.

I can't.

-But you don't have to work. -But I can't now, Mari.

-Will you come for New Year's Eve? -I don't think I can.

That's when I am busiest.

-Why don't you come here? -I don't have many days left...

and I want to spend New Year's Eve with Alejandro.

I'm going to put this down.

-Do you want some water? -No.

A snack?

A magazine?

What's wrong? You seem sad.

Nothing.

-I'm just tired of coming and going. -Then stay, silly!

You know I can't.

That's not true, Mari, you can do whatever you want.

Don't give me the same line because you're not happy at work...

you have nothing to do at home, and your son ignores you.

Who are you to say all that?

I want you to stop coming and going.

Then come to Bilbao.

-Are you serious? -Yes.

What about all this? Did you think of that?

-Sell it. -To who?

Someone will buy it, I'm sure.

Give it to Felipe. You can come back later.

Marirrosi, I'm not going to Bilbao. My life is here.

That's your final word? You won't think about it?

I have nothing to think about, I know.

I want to live here, with you.

That's what you want now, but what about later?

You'll get tired of Marirrosi and she gave up her house...

her job, her son. What happens to Marirrosi?

I know what we'll do.

Why don't you stay and we'll talk calmly?

I can't.

We'll call the hospital and tell them tomorrow.

-No, I'm going on the bus. -Wait.

Yes, it's true. Yes.

SINGLES PARTY

June 28. Yes.

Very good. Yes.

No, you pay nothing.

How's that? We pay everything ourselves.

"Dear Alfonso...

"I have been thinking a lot lately...

"and I don't think I will join you for the holidays like we said.

"I don't think we should continue like this.

"You don't want to come here and I don't think I can stay there.

"I tried to explain many times, but...

"I can't do it when you're in front of me.

"I would miss too many things.

"It's not only my job, like we have been discussing.

"It's the noise, the people, you may think it's silly, but...

"I don't think I could face every day in that silence.

"It weighs on me, it suffocates me, I feel like the world is ending.

"You can imagine how I feel. I don't want to make this step, but...

"I can't see things any other way.

"Neither of us wants a weekend lover. That's why...

"it's best if we stop seeing each other.

"What do you think?

"This is what I think. I don't want to say how I feel...

"because I don't want to make this any harder on you than it is.

"It may seem cowardly, but if I see you...

"I'm just going to cry and be depressed.

"This is goodbye, Alfonso.

"Take care, and give everyone a kiss from me.

"Your friend always, Marirrosi. "

Alfonso, tell them that we need them to invite more this time.

What you have to do is...

wash yourselves, change your clothes, and shave.

-What? -Fix yourselves up...

and you invite them.

But I already gave in my money.

That's separate. That's for the bus and the band.

You have to invite ones who like to drink.

Especially.

What do you all think? Will one come for me?

-No way, man! -None!

Do you want to be tied down?

You never know, Antonio. Good luck.

Daisy! Come for the photo.

Gregoria! Doñita.

Orlandito!

In the middle, in front of Damián.

-Stay there. -Here, in front.

Jesus, they're slow.

Hold the kids still, they're squirming too much.

Smile a little, boy.

Here we go.

Look, they're here.

They're here!