Original subtitles

NARRATOR: Based on real events from the autobiography

of Roberto Gómez Bolaños.

Some characters and events are fictional.

(GUNSHOT)

-NARRATOR: 1973 Mexico City. -(WOMAN SCREAMING)

Roberto! Calm down! Breathe!

-Come on, man. -Stay with me. Stay with me.

-Breathe! Just hang in there! -Come on. You're almost there.

Somebody get help.

-Come on. Come on! -Move out of the way.

Breathe, Roberto. Calm down.

(INDISTINCT CLAMOR)

MARIANO CASASOLA: Move, move, move, move, move. Come on!

(INDISTINCT CLAMOR)

Don't fall asleep! Don't fall asleep on me!

ROBERTO GÓMEZ BOLAÑOS: Oh, Mommy! It hurts so much!

The naval hospital's right across the street.

-(GROANS) -Let's take him there.

-(GROANS) -Be careful.

-(ROBERTO GROANS) -Stay with me.

-Get out of the way! -Come on, come on, come on.

You go by car, and please update us.

RUBÉN AGUIRRE: Everything's gonna be okay.

MARIANO: Calm down! Move it, move it, move it.

The pistol cocked, and the shot was fired at point-blank range.

(GASPS) They won't take him to the hospital,

it's only for military and marine personnel.

No, don't worry, he'll be okay. You'll see, he'll be okay.

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

GRACIELA FERNÁNDEZ: I'm impressed with what fame can achieve.

If you'd been any son of a neighbor,

you wouldn't have been treated at that hospital.

Well, my dad was somebody's neighbor,

so I guess in theory, I'm actually a neighbor's son.

(CHUCKLES) But so loved and famous.

-Yes, indeed. (KISSES) -(GRACIELA KISSES)

I'm right outside if you need anything.

Hmm. Thanks, honey bun.

(DOOR OPENS, SHUTS)

(TYPEWRITER CRACKLES)

♪ (WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

(GROANS)

I'm just like I was when I started.

♪ (MUSIC CONTINUES) ♪

(SIGHS)

"Scene one."

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

♪ (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

NARRATOR: Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose.

MARÍA ANTONIETA DE LAS NIEVES: Seriously, Roberto,

I'm worried that people are only associating me

with the Chilindrina character.

And you know I'm an actress who can do much more than that.

I know.

I don't want to be tied to that fame.

Success has to do with other things for me.

I understand.

Look, I thank you with all my heart for the opportunity

you've given me to work with you, but...

I feel like Chilindrina already gave what she had to give.

That's clear to me now.

You're free to go.

It's so important

for you to be exactly where you want to be.

And I'm gonna tell you the same thing I told Rubén.

With me, the doors will always be open for you.

Thank you. I mean it.

And forgive me for not staying longer,

but I don't want to burst into tears here.

I don't want you to have to see me cry either.

♪ (SOFT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

(INHALES, SIGHS)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

ROBERTO: Yeah. Yeah.

We're gonna do that scene before the other one, yeah.

EDGAR: Right...

-MARGARITA: Hello, good morning. -Good morning.

EDGAR: Good morning, Maggie.

Look, your new chair seems even too small for you.

Maybe it was too big for who used to sit here.

It feels more like my size.

Height is measured from the head to the sky, you know?

-Don't forget that, Maggie. -I'm really gonna miss Toni.

What's sad is she's gonna miss out on the tour.

RAMÓN: Oh, damn. Which tour is that?

You haven't told them yet?

Well, you beat me to it, brother.

(EXHALES)

All right, well, family, coming up

we have our very first, grand, magical international tour.

-What? -RAMÓN: Chespirito!

-That is so damn cool! -(CHUCKLES)

(AIRPLANE WHIRRS)

JAMIE: I'm waiting for them to come.

REPORTER: Have they arrived yet? I think they've arrived.

-JAMIE: Roberto! Roberto! -ROBERTO: Who are you?

Jaime Almeida with Stellar Television.

-Hello, Jaime, how are you? -Fine, fine. How are you?

-Where are you going? -Uh... Nicaragua.

Roberto, and how many days will this tour be lasting?

We'll be back on Monday.

JAIME: And how did it happen

that a character that many would think is Mexican,

like Chavo del Ocho, has become so internationalized

that you've made it to even Nicaragua?

Oh, well, it's a very pleasant feeling

to know that not only is it Mexico,

but that it has crossed borders.

JAIME: And Quico. Hey, Quico.

How does it feel to be an internationally renowned actor?

Touring and everything?

Well, I have been since I was born.

(ALL LAUGH)

No, I'm truly very, very excited.

I, uh... I mean, Chespirito and I were just talking,

it's the first time that we've gone

to work outside of Mexico,

so yes we are very excited to go work abroad.

♪ (WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

NARRATOR: (READING PROMPT)

-(CAR HONKS) -♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

-MARCOS: Thank you so much. -FAN 1: Thank you..

FAN 2: Thank you so much, Quico.

Did you notice that I said, "Pay me the rent, Mr. Barriga"?

You were so likable.

I swear you were too, Profesor Jirafales.

-Okay, I'll see you guys soon. -This is nuts, brother,

-we're a sensation! -RUBÉN: This was sheer madness!

EDGAR: Truly something apotheotic.

-RAMÓN: Come here. (KISSES) -(ALL CHUCKLE)

ROBERTO: It's much more than we expected.

RUBÉN: Much more than that, Roberto.

-You're a genius, Roberto. -We all are.

Indeed, but I want to say something

in this precise second...

(IN SING-SONG VOICE) I'll go to the bathroom.

(ALL CHUCKLE)

RAMÓN: Just don't clog it up, Edgar, buddy.

-EDGAR: Pardon me, ladies. -Congratulations.

Marcos shouldn't act that way with Margarita.

I mean, he's married.

She knows that too, honey. She's not stupid.

GRACIELA: She's not even 25 years old.

-Anyone sweeps her off her feet. -(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

-The poor thing. -Yes, poor thing.

-Nice to see you, Jacobo. -Likewise.

-Hello. -LADY: He's all yours.

Look, I'd like you to meet Jacobo Perez.

He's an executive for Musicana,

Musician Records in Latin America.

The Figueras record label.

The boss sent me from Mexico to meet you. (CHUCKLES)

-Oh, what a boss! -(LAUGHS)

-Nice to meet you. -The pleasure's all mine,

and congratulations. I know people loved your show.

They were really excited, weren't they?

Although I do think the whole thing needs music.

Music? How so?

How would you feel about recording an album?

ANNOUNCER: The success of the neighborhood

continues to sweep through Latin America.

Also, Chespirito, one of the most famous protagonists

of Mexican television

will release his first album very soon.

It will surely be a resounding success in sales,

because both children and adults seek to have

Roberto Gómez Bolaños' new album in their hands.

NARRATOR: 1974 Mexico City.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

(GROANS, CHUCKLES)

-(KISSES) -(KISSES)

-(CHUCKLES SOFTLY) -(SIGHS)

♪ (GUITAR PLAYING) ♪

GRACIELA: You have visitors. Come on in.

(CHUCKLES)

-I'm so happy that you're back. -(CHUCKLES)

-Hello, how are you? -Toni! You're back!

-COLLEAGUE: Hello, Toni! -Oh! Hi, how are you?

♪ (CHEERFUL MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

-(SCREAMS) -(MARÍA ANTONIETA SCREAMS, CHUCKLES)

It's so nice to have you back, Toni!

MARÍA ANTONIETA: Hello, my love, how are you?

-Toni, so happy to see you. -Likewise, Carmen!

MAKE UP ARTIST 1: Oh, it's so great

that you came back!

MAKE UP ARTIST 2: We missed you like you have no idea...

I need wardrobe! Hey, wardrobe!

What happened, Maggie?

I don't know if you put this in the dryer or what,

but it doesn't fit anymore. It's like a miniature!

That wardrobe is Toni's.

What do you mean it's Toni's? It clearly says "nurse" here.

Yeah, they told us she was coming back today

and she would be the nurse.

Forgive me, that's her costume.

♪ (TENSE MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

FLOOR MANAGER: Check the focus, please.

You know what?

Tell Yepez we're putting the skeleton to work.

Really? Is Dr. Chapatin gonna dance with bony woman?

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

(CHUCKLES) Yes, that's exactly right.

Well, now it turns out that this woman

-wants to take my place. -That's just ridiculous.

No, it's not ridiculous, it's unfair.

And I'm gonna tell you something else,

I'm not gonna sit back and do nothing.

No, and wait a sec. Be careful with the credits,

they might wanna take those away from you too.

(SCOFFS) Of course not!

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Just go, and talk to Roberto right now.

ROBERTO: So we're gonna bring that all...

There he is, look. Go.

-And then I'll come in after. -MARGARITA: Sorry.

Roberto, can I talk to you for a minute?

Yes, of course.

-What's going on? -Can you explain to me

how it's possible for Toni to leave us

and then wanna take my place when she comes back?

Nobody is gonna take your place.

You gave her the role of the nurse, right?

Well, yes, but because she used to do it.

Used to! But now it's my role.

She's the one who left us!

I have been working hard day and night,

and I won't allow this woman

to come and act like she's above me.

I think I have shown you my abilities as an actress

and I have earned my place here with hard work.

-♪ (SOFT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ -(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

All right. Come on.

(CHUCKLES) Thank you.

Thank you. Take care, hon.

Isn't she just grand? Ah. Love her.

-Toni. -MARÍA ANTONIETA: What is it?

Come here, I want to talk to you.

Hmm.

I know you've been here with me from the very beginning.

MARÍA ANTONIETA: Yeah, yeah, I know.

ROBERTO: And I'm never gonna forget that.

It's really important to me.

It was really uncomfortable. Margarita was very angry.

GRACIELA: And I bet Toni didn't like it very much either.

But, honey, give it time.

Things have to start to settle out.

I don't know, I didn't want these kinds of problems.

Everyone earns their place through hard work.

Look, being part of that family is not easy.

That's exactly why, because we're a family,

I don't want it to get destroyed.

Then you're gonna have to take care of them.

And while you're at it,

don't forget about this family that also really needs you.

Take care of us.

(KISSES)

-(LAUGHS) -FLOOR MANAGER: Everyone ready?

In five, four, three, two...

(BLOWING RASPBERRY)

MARGARITA: What happened, darling?

They took the ball away from me, Mommy.

(SIGHS)

No, no. The thing is, the ball belonged to my daughter

and then he...

Come on, honey! Don't hang out with these low lives!

Yes, mommy! Low lives, low lives!

-DIRECTOR: That's much better. -Take your filthy ball!

Are you all right? Huh?

-Did it hurt a lot? -Oh, sweet daddy! Are you okay?

-DIRECTOR: Cut! -ROBERTO: Nice!

FLOOR MANAGER: We're gonna take a break!

-ROBERTO: Very nice. -(ACTORS CHUCKLING)

It turned out excellent. Congratulations.

Great job, folks. Thanks.

Now I have some news

that's gonna be concerning everyone.

(CLEARS THROAT) Let's see.

Since the very first album continues to be a success,

Musicana Records wants to do a second one.

But this time, with the collaboration

of the entire neighborhood of El Chavo.

-(ACTORS GASP) -That's great!

-The album features all of us? -ROBERTO: Yes!

That's what they asked me for.

I'm preparing all the material for the recording.

Ah, so this means I'm gonna get to show off

my singing skills. How cool!

ROBERTO: I'm not sure I'd call that skills.

♪ La, la, la, la, la! La, La, la ♪

(ACTORS CHUCKLE)

I'm not bad myself, so don't leave me out, Chespirito!

I'll accompany you with the castanets.

-You can't count on me, bro. -(RAMÓN LAUGHS)

I already have a contract with another record label

to record another album.

And I signed an exclusivity deal with them.

-Wait, are you being serious? -Do I look like a joker?

ROBERTO: Do you really want me to answer that?

Why didn't you check with us first?

You didn't check with us

when you made your first album either, champ.

ROBERTO: And are you gonna use the Quico character?

I don't have another character.

This puts the negotiations with Musicana at risk.

I'm very sorry.

-(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -♪ (TENSE MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Well, I'll have to talk to Jacobo and...

For now, I'm gonna start composing I guess.

Thank you, everyone, have a good night.

But...

-(SIGHS) -(SIGHS)

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

(ROBERTO HUMS)

We already have a recording date for the second album.

If I can't negotiate with another record label

because of Marcos, I really don't know

-what's gonna happen. -(EXHALES)

Since when do you care so much about making another album?

Honey bun,

we can't keep depriving the world of my beautiful voice.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

So now you want to pursue a career as a singer?

Well, we've reached this point. A commitment has been made.

We have everything ready to record the last week of July.

But we won't be here in Mexico the last week of July.

ROBERTO: Hmm?

It's the vacation in Puerto Vallarta

-with the whole family. -When though?

The last week of July, Roberto.

(SIGHS)

-(SIGHS) No, but I can't go. -You're not understanding.

Everything's already reserved. Everything's paid for.

That's why I told you ahead of time!

Can't you try to move that week of recording

to another time, Roberto?

We're not making enchiladas,

recording date can't be changed like that.

Well, sorry but family vacations can't be cancelled either.

There's too many people involved, sweetheart.

Changing it would be practically impossible.

(SIGHS)

And you couldn't tell them that you couldn't that week

because you had a commitment to your family?

I forgot, honey bun. God, I'm sorry.

-(SIGHS) -(SIGHS)

It wasn't my intention.

I know that family vacations are the most important thing!

But there's too many things happening to me at once.

I think work is overwhelming you, Roberto.

I'm really worried.

I just hope that all of this is worth it.

Roberto has already solved the problem with Musicana.

The record company doesn't care if Marcos isn't on the album.

But we have the recording dates upon us

and Roberto is still finishing some of the songs.

MARCOS: They're called tracks.

When we are talking about the songs

included on an album, we call them "tracks."

Hey, hey, hey, tone it down a little, Marcos, all right?

Yeah, as if you were an expert in record label matters!

Okay, that's fine. Uh...

I have another piece of good news.

Will you do the honors?

The comics are going to be published again,

and we're going to be selling some of the products.

-MARÍA ANTONIETA: Aw! -Hey!

And will they pay us what's fair this time or what?

(EXHALES)

And what would be fair for you?

Well, an even split, because I get this feeling

that you guys are becoming millionaires.

Marcos, enough with the attitude.

Roberto has been more than generous with everyone.

You're the only one being ungrateful!

Oh, insult me to top it off.

No, bro, I'm telling you that you're the only one...

ROBERTO: What is this? What's going on here?

Nothing, that we've been informed

that you've gone and done business

with our characters yet again.

Any deals that my brothers make with my characters...

Ah.

...are for the benefit of the entire team.

-We all win in the end. -Yeah, that's BS.

No, it's actually true, chubby cheeks.

Ugh. You know what? Let's get outta here, babe.

Fuck these stupid assholes.

Marcos's attitude is a joke all on its own.

RUBÉN: Listen, guys, if he wants to leave,

-then let him leave. -You too?

EDGAR: What do you mean "let should leave" Rubén?

The audience really likes him, Chespirito

He just gets really negative!

-Nobody will be leaving, guys! -RAMÓN: No, but he's...

Take it easy.

-MARGARITA: Marcos, wait for me! -(MARCOS SIGHS)

-(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -Don't you get it?

He needs us way more than we need him,

why don't you see it?

(SIGHS) Don't be ridiculous.

MARCOS: You seriously don't realize it?

I think your little head just isn't able to comprehend it!

Do you really think that?

Actually, the only one here who can't think properly is you!

-Ah. -You can't handle success,

you can't understand what it is!

Because success is much harder for men, mamacita. Mm-hmm.

We can't handle everything

with a skirt and a low-cut top, hmm?

-You know what? -MARCOS: Yeah?

-You can go fuck yourself. -Yeah, go ahead.

I don't know what the hell I'm doing with a jerk like you!

Yeah, go cry to your grandma, yeah, go on. Yeah, you idiot!

-Asshole! -MARCOS: Yeah, go ahead.

♪ (JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

RAMÓN: We've been working together for like ten years now,

-haven't we, Chespi? -(MUNCHES)

I think less, right?

RAMÓN: Well. Since The Super Geniuses of the Table,

but I'll remind you that we made the movie before all that,

we made The Body of Crime with Angelica María.

-ROBERTO: Mm. -A beautiful thing,

a well-made thing, an amazing thing.

That Maria.

Well, the point is, I've never seen you like this, champ.

-(EXHALES) -RAMÓN: Look, man.

I've seen you bite even your toenails

over money troubles, Roberto.

And still, you were calmer then than you are now.

What's really going on, Chespi, tell me.

I think it's just age.

With age, you have more conscience...

and with conscience comes more pressure.

Yeah. And on top of that with a bunch of jerks

who've got egos through the roof.

-On top of that! -Look, Chespi.

Just don't pay attention to Marcos,

-and enjoy yourself! -(TELEPHONE RINGING)

Why do we come to this life, Chespirito?

-To enjoy ourselves! -And to work, right?

I enjoy life most when I'm working!

-MAID: How may I help you? -Well, to each his own vices.

-Cheers, my Chespirito. -MAID: Yes, just a second,

-he'll be right with you. -RAMÓN: All right,

got your little notebook there and let's get to work, hmm?

So you can enjoy yourself! Let's...

There's a call for Mr. Roberto. It's your wife, sir.

Put some juice here. I want it too.

-MARCELA: I want it too. -Sweetheart.

-Could you pass me one, please? -MARCELA: Thank you.

-(DOOR OPENS) -Dad's home, guys!

(DOOR SHUTS)

-GRACIELA: Is it dad? -MARCELA: I think so.

Won’t he say hi to us?

-Is he angry? -CECILIA: I don't know!

GRACIELA: Aren't you even gonna come say hi?

What did that phone call mean?

GRACIELA: Finish having dinner.

(DOOR SHUTS)

I wanted to know if you were coming.

Your children wanted to have dinner with you.

I already told you no. Because I'm working.

Well, I just wanted you to spend more time at home.

Lately, everything with you is work.

These are very difficult weeks.

GRACIELA: Weeks have turned into months.

I miss the way things used to be.

Ah. What were they like before?

Your place at the table wasn't always empty, y’know?

One of these days you'll get home

and your children won't recognize you.

It's normal for things to change.

It's the consequences of doing what moves you in life.

(SCOFFS)

Well, I'm not sure that what moves you

is the same anymore.

That hasn't changed at all.

Making people laugh,

reaching the hearts of audiences.

That's a good answer to give a journalist maybe,

but not for me.

Do you know who you don't make laugh anymore?

Your own family

because you are never here anymore.

I married Roberto Gómez,

the Aracuan of Del Valle. Remember him?

Not an unreachable person

I can't even talk to on the phone

-because he gets angry. -No, I'm still very reachable.

You're the one who keeps stepping off to one side.

(SIGHS)

(DOOR SHUTS)

(ROBERTO SIGHS)

-♪ (BOLD INSTRUMENTAL PLAYING) ♪ -(DOOR SHUTS)

NARRATOR: 1976, Mexico City.

RAMÓN: Hey, Chavo, I'd like to know

what you had for breakfast today.

ROBERTO: Well, the usual, nothing.

RAMÓN: Hey, hey, Chavo, pay attention.

Tomorrow, without fail, I'm gonna treat you

to a ham sandwich for breakfast.

ROBERTO: I didn't hear what you said, Rister Namon.

-Are you inviting me to eat? -RAMÓN: That's what I just said!

ROBERTO: Are you really inviting me?

RAMÓN: I'm telling you that I am!

ROBERTO: They’re not gonna believe it.

RAMÓN: Oh!

ROBERTO: ♪ You're not gonna believe it ♪

♪ You're not gonna believe it. But tomorrow it's my turn... ♪

(CHUCKLES) Little one! ♪ Believe it.... ♪

-You scared me, Daddy! -Oh!

And are you ready for your dance performance,

-little one? -Yeah?

(SINGS A TUNE) Yeah? Who's going?

-My mommy and my friend Jacinta. -(GASPS)

-That many people? -It's not many!

-It's not? Are you sure? -Are you gonna come?

I wouldn't miss it for anything! (GASPS) Huh?

But they ask you for too many autographs!

No, no, it’s your autographs they’re gonna want, not me.

And you're gonna give me...

♪ The very first autograph La, la la, la, la... ♪

(HUMS)

♪ (SONG CONCLUDES) ♪

-Here, sir. -Thank you.

-PILAR: You're welcome. -Pilar, do you know why

Mr. Figueras wants to see me?

I couldn't tell you that, sir. Do you know anything, Nancy?

No, but he asked me to please not let you leave

because he does need to talk to you.

He's just finishing up a phone call

-in his office right now. -That's fine. Thank you.

-(SLURPS, GROANS) -(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)

-(EXHALES) -(CHUCKLES)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Is it true that your dad is El Chavo del Ocho?

-Mm-hmm. -Seriously?

-Yeah. -And is he coming?

-Yeah. -How cool.

-El Chavo del Ocho is coming! -(GIRL 1 GASPS, CHUCKLES)

GIRL 2: Teacher! Chavo del Ocho is coming!

-(GIRLS CHEERING) -(AUDIENCE APPLAUDING)

♪ (WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Nancy. Look, I'm gonna have to go.

Oh, no, please don't.

The boss gave the order for you to wait for him.

Because he's not gonna be here tomorrow.

Hello, Nancy! The boss is waiting for me.

Yes, I'm leaving, but I'll be back in...

-(DOOR SHUTS) -I won't be long!

And besides, I'm gonna be very close.

Thank you, Nancy!

♪ (MUSIC CONTINUES) ♪

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

(PANTS) Oh.

Yeah.

-(BELL DINGS) -(PANTS)

-♪ (BALLET MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ -(APPLAUSE)

CROWD MEMBER: Whoo! Beautiful! Bravo!

(AUDIENCE CHEERING, APPLAUDING)

-(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -♪ (SOFT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

(APPLAUSE)

CROWD MEMBER: Beautiful. Good job, sweetie.

(AUDIENCE CHEERING, APPLAUDING)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

CROWD MEMBER 1: Is that Chespirito.

CROWD MEMBER 2: Chespirito. Chespirito.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Okay, yeah. Nice to meet you.

(APPLAUSE)

(TIRES SCREECH)

Yeah. Here you go, you're welcome.

-You take care, Lucia. -You too, boss.

-Hello, Chespirito. -ROBERTO: Lucy.

(KISSES) It's nice to see you.

Nancy, don't put any calls through to me.

-You got it, sir. -ROBERTO: Thank you, Nancy.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Well, goodbye.

GRACIELA: Thank you. Come here, my love.

Hello, Mommy.

-Come here. Congratulations. -Thank you.

You did a great job.

Your daddy said he was coming.

He must have had a lot of work to do.

He almost always has a lot of work to do.

Oh, well.

Who would like to go eat a hamburger?

-BOTH: Me! -Come on, let's go.

Your show's numbers are breaking

all expectations abroad, Roberto.

ROBERTO: Is that true?

Wanna know where they watch you?

They watch you from all those places.

Every single person who has a television.

That's 350 million different people every week.

350 million people is a lot, Roberto.

No one can reach that figure, even if they remove two zeros.

Oh, dang. That sure is a lot of millions.

FIGUERAS: Do you realize the responsibility

that represents?

No.

I don't even know if I have the ability to imagine

that many people.

What more could I ask for in life?

I'm throwing you a tribute party.

-What? -It was a surprise,

but you might decide to skip it,

so I guess I'd rather let you know.

And bring your wife because Polly wants to meet her.

I've invited all sorts of celebrities, stars...

-For me? -What else was I to do?

Well, I'd rather you tell me there's not gonna be a party,

but if there's no going back... Thank you so much.

-I sent a gift to your house. -As well?

You're gonna love it.

ANNOUNCER: And our program Voices of the Night, was born.

Thank you for your company...

-ROBERTO: Thank you, Pachis. -PACHIS: Welcome, sir.

ROBERTO: Have a good evening.

ANNOUNCER: We'll be here again tomorrow at the same time,

to continue sharing together.

This is Fernando, signing off.

(CRICKETS CHIRPING)

ROBERTO: You deserve it.

Congratulations on so much success.

-(DOGS BARKING) -(SIGHS)

-Are you serious? -What did you expect?

You've really outdone yourself with everyone at home lately.

ROBERTO: Are you seriously locking me out?

You broke your daughter's heart in half.

-I was there. I went to see her! -(GRACIELA CHUCKLES)

How dare you lie to me like this.

I went to see her!

I stood at the entrance of the auditorium

until the performance was over!

And you left just before she got to see you?

Paulina was waiting for you.

There were a lot of people there.

I had to get back to the station.

I was actually gonna tell you tonight

how pretty she looked.

-GRACIELA: What's that? -What?

-ROBERTO: What? -So on top of lying to me

you tell me that you were in a place

in which no one saw you because no one saw you,

which I find extremely curious.

You come home with a kiss mark on your cheek?

It's... I ran into Lucia Mendes at Figueras' office!

-Oh yeah! Sophia Loren! -Graciela, stop!

Spare me this nonsense and let me in the house.

No, you're gonna go sleep in that fabulous luxury car.

It looks pretty damn big!

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

CECILIA: Wake him up!

ROBERTO JR: No, you wake him up.

-Oh, come on -(KNOCK ON THE WINDOW)

-ROBERTO JR: Dad! Hey! -CECILIA: Hello. Morning, Dad.

ROBERTO JR: Dad.

Dad was in the car, he just woke up!

CECILIA: Wake up, Daddy. Let's have breakfast.

(GRUNTS, SNIFFLES)

GRACIELA: Why didn't they finish dressing you?

ROBERTO JR: (PANTS) Dad's asleep out there.

He seems to really like his new car.

-(GRACIELA CHUCKLES) -(CHUCKLES)

GRACIELA: Yes, it seems that way.

Hey, good morning.

Why'd you go to sleep in the car?

Pau, my little one! Listen...

I know you didn't see me yesterday at your performance...

Dad, Mom already told me that you did go to see me.

DAUGHTER: Come on, hurry up.

Yeah, and you looked so beautiful.

DAUGHTER: Come on, let's go,

I don't plan on being even a minute late.

Come if you're ready, if not, you're staying home.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-You're wearing a lot of makeup. -That's how I like it.

-Good morning, bye. -Behave yourselves.

Dad, will you take me in your new car?

I can't today, champion.

Whatever, I'll go on my bike. Bye, Dad.

-GRACIELA: Careful, hon. -ROBERTO: Bye!

-(DOOR SHUTS) -(SIGHS, SNIFFLE)

Thank you. I mean it.

I didn't do it for you. I did it for Paulina.

(SIGHS)

Mm.

We have an event today.

We have one?

Well, you don't have to go if you don't want to.

However, I have a company event.

For what?

It's a tribute for nothing.

A place where they're actually happy to see me.

Ah. 'Cause here we're not?

Well, not always.

Here I get locked out

and there they're paying me a special tribute,

because they think what I do is worth it.

(EXHALES) Oh, and we all don't?

In what way do you appreciate me?

By locking me out?

While there are millions of people

out there applauding me and recognizing me,

and that's the whole reason for the party.

Well, you'll have to forgive us for only being seven.

But you matter to us more than all those millions.

I care more about you guys as well.

GRACIELA: Well, it doesn't seem that way.

You seem completely dazzled by fame and with the stars

and the glamour and who knows what else.

Do you not even know me?

Sometimes I feel like I don't know you anymore.

♪ (SOFT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Where's the fun and enthusiastic Graciela

that I once fell in love with?

(CHUCKLES SOFTLY) I don't know.

I'm gonna have to ask the mother of the six children

she had with a man

who lately seems to be living on another planet.

♪ (MUSIC RISING) ♪

VALET: Mr. Bolaños.

Mr. Bolaños?

Mr. Bolaños. (CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY)

This is quite an honor. Welcome, sir.

Thank you. I'm gonna need to keep the keys.

Yes, of course, sir.

Just leave it out front and you can keep the keys.

I'll take care of it.

-(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -♪ (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Hello! How are you? Good evening.

Good evening. Hello. Hello, hello.

The guest of honor has arrived!

-Ernesto! -(CHUCKLES)

-Congratulations. -Polly.

(EXHALES) This is all little bit much for me.

I should have guessed you'd be showing up

without a tie.

Thing is, I can never really breathe properly.

-(BOTH CHUCKLE) -WAITER: Gentlemen.

May I offer you a drink?

-Hello. -Hey, and what about your wife?

I told Polly I was gonna introduce her.

Yeah, the thing is, she couldn't come...

Congratulations.

What do you mean, man? Call her up.

Tell her we'll send for her.

Look at how many people you managed to gather tonight.

-(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -♪ (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Thank you so much.

You sure know how to throw a party.

-It's my pleasure. -(CHUCKLES)

Toni.

Hello, Roberto. Why did you come alone?

Be very careful with what you're doing.

You don't wanna make a mistake.

(WHIRRING)

(TELEPHONE RINGING)

-Hello? -LUZMA: Graciela?

Hello, Luzma, how are you?

LUZMA: Hey, aren't you coming?

What?

We're all at the Magno Hotel now.

Why didn't you come with Roberto?

Because I just couldn't find anything decent to wear.

Hey, tell me, how is everyone over there dressed?

LUZMA: Formal.

We're all wearing our best rags, Chelita. (CHUCKLES)

I seriously can't believe you're not here.

If anyone has amazing dresses, it's you!

Well, look, I'll see if I can get myself together

and I'll see you there.

-We'll be waiting for you. -GRACIELA: Thank you, Luzma.

-Get over here! -GRACIELA: Bye.

Well, I'll see you in a bit, Toni.

Luzma. What happened? Is she coming?

Well, I think Roberto didn't invite her

-or she didn't want to come. -Oh, what a pity that is.

Yes, but something isn't right.

-I don't know. -Strange, isn't it?

-No. I cannot accept it! -But why not, man?

Because it's not my style!

I appreciate it, it drives amazingly, but no!

Tell me which one you like and I'll buy it for you.

(CHUCKLES) Ernesto made me come so I could meet your wife.

She is coming, right?

Oh, I really want to meet her.

I can make one last attempt to call her and see if she can.

Yes, do it.

-Where can I find a telephone? -Hey.

-Take the gentleman to a phone. -WAITER: My pleasure. Follow me.

Excuse me, folks.

-Right here. -Right here? Thank you.

♪ (SOFT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

(INDISTINCT CLAMOR)

ROBERTO: Cheers, family!

-Cheers! -Roberto!

-MARGARITA: Cheers! -Cheers.

Because I have been, more than anyone else here

a witness of the road traveled, and it hasn't been easy.

It's true that it hasn't been easy...

but it's been a great success for everyone.

And it was only possible because you all trusted me.

People like you, like you, like you, like you.

-Like all of you! To everyone! -(ALL CHEER)

Well, my friends, the party, the real party, is upstairs.

(INDISTINCT CLAMOR)

Yep. Yeah.

(CHUCKLES) Thank you.

Margarita, can I talk to you for a moment?

-MARGARITA: Yeah. -I, uh... Nothing.

I just wanted to take advantage of this lovely setting,

which is completely at your level, to...

formally ask you finally,

if you wanna go out to dinner with me.

I knew you were up to something.

-Is that a yes? -Yeah!

♪ (SOFT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

RAMÓN: Congratulations, my brother.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

It’s true, yeah, that’s absolutely true.

I don't know, something that has to do with brunettes,

-dark blondes, redheads... -What's happening?

You seem a bit nervous.

No. No, no, no, not at all. Because the boss here

just got himself a brand new car.

♪ (SPANISH MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Hi there.

♪ (SPANISH MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING) ♪

MARCOS: How are you, Memo?

(INDISTINCT CHATTER AND LAUGHTER)

♪ (SPANISH MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING) ♪

(ROBERTO CHUCKLING)

FIGUERAS: A Ferrari is waiting for you.

Wait, a Ferrari? Are you serious? Really?

-Yeah, I'll keep that one! -FIGUERAS: All right.

ROBERTO: Yeah, maybe I'll keep that...

I'll definitely give that a chance.

Roberto, what's your deal?

With what?

♪ (SPANISH MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING) ♪

Sir, could you call me a taxi, if you would?

Don't you become a person you are not, okay?

Take a look at your family. A look at your two families.

But you can still fix it. Graciela just left.

If you really hurry, you'll catch her.

Is she here? Outta the way, outta the way!

♪ (SPANISH MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING) ♪

-Graciela! -(CAR ENGINE WHIRRS)

(SIGHS) No!

MARGARITA: Roberto, you know you can't leave.

This is your party.

And this is not just for you, it's for everyone.

You have to try and enjoy your present.

If you cling to your past,

you're also gonna be missing out on your future.

-(SIGHS) -MARGARITA: Let's go.

♪ (SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

♪ (“OYE AMIGO” BY LAURENT ERDOS PLAYING) ♪

♪ (JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

♪ (WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪