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Alex, what's up?

What's up?

Sorry I'm late.

Did I ruin your weekend plans?

- It doesn't matter. - I prefer being here, honestly.

But your dad insisted.

He won't have me go on strike.

- You'd rather work Saturdays? - Yeah!

I like this place.

There's movies, I can talk to people.

Today I saved two people from renting Saved by the Bell.

Yeah, I like it too.

- "Saved by the Bell"? - No.

- I know. - The video store!

I know. I'm kidding.

Do you need a hand with the popcorn?

Are you sure? I can do it.

I'm already here...

- Right, it'll be faster. - Let's see.

NO ONE WILL MISS US

HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION

Good morning,

boys and girls of high school

Heroes of the Revolution.

The high school with the third highest GPA in the entire district.

Although we aim to have the top spot very soon.

As usual, your principal wishes you

a great school day.

Full of light.

Let's shine,

everybody!

In this slide,

we can clearly see

the growth in performance of our high school

since I started using my motivational speeches

and my musical selection.

They like yelling and loud drums,

noise.

But when they hear Mocedades...

It's wonderful!

Music tames the beasts.

If we continue on this path,

I believe we'll be able to compete

for the best GPA in the district.

- Yoli, the lights, please. - Yes.

Yes, colleague.

Mr. Principal, if we win the contest,

can we get a new coffee machine?

The progress of our students is the grand prize,

but, yes, maybe there's room for a new coffee machine.

Thanks.

- Ilsita, right? - I'm Ilse.

Go ahead.

Well, I find this all a bit strange.

I don't know if you all get this in your classes, but...

I have students that come into my classroom

who are mediocre, but then they hand in great papers.

Ilsita...

- Ilse. - Please, grab a seat.

The thing is

that you're new here.

You still don't know our kids.

You may think they won't make an effort, and suddenly,

they surprise us!

What's up with you?

It's Chemistry exam season.

- Again? - Yeah, thank God!

90% of our classmates are morons.

And when it comes to Chemistry, that percentage increases.

So you and your natural talent for Chemistry

will fix an amazing study guide, one everybody would want.

No, Tenoch. Making study guides...

- They take forever! - But we can charge more.

Besides, I urgently need a scientific calculator.

Freaking Salatiel is asking for one, otherwise we can't attend his class.

I can't miss class, because of my scholarship.

- All right, let's do it. - That's the spirit!

Hey, where's Memo?

In the bathroom.

- Memito! - Memo.

What's up?

- Shut up! - We have to vote!

Pole law! Pole law! Pole law!

- One, two, three! - No!

- Yeah! That's right! - Hell yeah.

- Yeah! - He didn't stop squirming.

Come on, don't be a pussy.

I bet he didn't feel a thing 'cause of his tiny dick.

How do you know he has a tiny one?

Were you checking him out? Benny is gay!

- Benny is gay! - He's gay!

I'm not! Ask your mom, asshole!

Why would she know, dude?

I'm not gay, okay?

I brought you something.

It's cool, right?

Is it a horror movie?

It's a love story.

Never heard of it?

- We could watch it together. - When?

This Saturday. You, me,

with popcorn.

What do you say?

How's the new guy doing?

- From the video store. - Rafa?

Whatever. He's like whatever.

I don't like him.

Whatever.

Okay.

Yes.

Memo, I know it hurts,

but with each pole, you get stronger.

Look at me.

What happened?

They threw him against the pole.

- Damn! - Alex...

Diego.

Do you have the balls to give me the pole?

- Are you angry? - It's easy, right?

Be an asshole with your gang? You and me.

Don't worry, Alex, it didn't even hurt.

Take it easy, Alex.

Memito owed us, but now we're even, right?

Unless he screws up again.

Calm down!

Alex, calm down, man!

- Calm down, man! - What the hell?

Stop it, now!

Cool it, man!

Enough, both of you!

Guys. As you can see, violence gets us nowhere.

Well, except to the school nurse.

So much energy that could be used positively.

In creativity,

in developing your spirits.

You're gonna write me an essay.

About Mahatma Gandhi, the greatest sensei!

About...

peaceful resistance to violence acts.

Hey!

Do you agree?

Or would you rather be suspended for 15 days?

- Suspension! - Suspension!

No!

I think the essay will come in handy.

Five pages, with bibliography.

That's all.

I don't want to catch those negative vibes,

so, gentlemen, off to class, please.

You know, I've also thought about the kids and their papers.

It's weird, right?

- Look, Ilsita... - Ilse!

Here, parents pay the school on time,

expecting good grades in return.

So if your students are getting good grades,

enjoy it, be happy! That's it!

There's nothing worse than dealing with angry parents.

Take it from me.

Yuck.

That's why I bring my own.

ADVENTURE

This makes no sense.

Yeah, I know.

My dad arranges them as he wants.

To classify movies is an art.

Most of them are easy, look.

Friday the 13th is a horror movie.

Lethal Weapon is an action movie.

But there are complicated ones like...

Blade Runner.

It's a detective movie,

but also sci-fi and a drama.

Yes, and a boring one.

Don't say that.

Look, maybe

it's because every time I watch it,

I fall asleep.

What are they teaching you at school?

Maybe I have to watch it again.

Maybe. But the thing is, cinema

is like love. You can't force it.

When it happens, it happens.

And when it doesn't...

Well, don't listen to me. My favorite movie is Sister Act.

- Sister Act, really? - Yeah.

- The one with the singing nuns? - Yeah.

But don't tell anyone, 'cause I've got a reputation.

- Okay? - Yeah, okay.

I mean, maybe

- I have to watch it. - Okay, yeah.

We can watch it anytime.

It's life-changing.

Well, I'm not sure about your school schedule and all...

- Maybe we could... - Hey.

Hey, what's up?

- How's it going? - What's up, Memo?

- Good. And you? - Good, thanks.

I wanted to thank you for having my back.

What do you mean?

He protected me from some bullies.

Oh, that's why...

No. It was nothing.

Memo, want to go to the park?

Let's do it.

Cool. I'll be right back.

Okay.

These taste good.

My dad brings them from the US.

Hey, Alex.

I don't want to get you into trouble.

Don't worry about it.

Is it true that you and Diego were friends?

Best friends.

We poled a lot of people.

Why?

Because we were idiots.

Why aren't you friends anymore?

Because I didn't want to be an idiot anymore.

And my mom passed away.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay. It's been a while.

But I'm sure you still miss her a lot, right?

Yeah.

When she passed, nothing made sense.

Not my friends, nor my girlfriend.

Nothing.

I felt a really weird emptiness.

I've never told this to anyone.

- Really? - Yeah.

Everyone acts as if nothing happened.

My sister and my dad never mention her.

It's so strange.

So, thanks.

- I didn't do anything. - Yes, you did.

You have something.

You're trustworthy.

So, you'll have to return these on Friday before 6:00 p.m.

- Okay, understood. - Thanks.

Thank you!

- How was the park? - Good.

It's good you have your friends' backs.

I was bullied in high school and no one did anything.

Really?

Yeah, I was kind of a weirdo.

No way.

Well, I was. And people preferred to ignore it and pretend,

so it's great that you try to stop those assholes.

Hey...

When are we watching Sister Act?

Whenever you want.

Saturday after closing?

Okay.

- It's a deal. - Deal.

I'm going to marry Tenoch!

And I'm gonna be rich!

- It doesn't hurt? - Nope.

I mean, a little, but nothing serious.

Don't you want me to do your homework?

No. There's a film about Gandhi, I'll use that.

At least let us check your spelling.

Yeah.

Hey, guys.

Hi.

Will you do the Chemistry guide?

- We want it. - It's one per person.

- Sure thing. - Alex, write it down.

No.

We won't do business with them.

- What? - What?

Yeah.

I said not to bully Memo.

- But... - Diego made us.

We give in to peer pressure very easily.

See, it's a social issue, it's not their fault.

Besides, we're okay with Memo, right?

- Right? - Yeah...

Please, man!

My mom is so happy with my grades.

Don't take that away from her!

I'm sorry.

But I won't allow assholes to get away with it.

And you are the worst assholes in school.

Screw you, Alex!

I didn't do anything, it was him!

What?

What's up?

I was about to leave.

I'm not here for that.

Then?

What?

Is it the little douchebag?

What's in it for you, beating up kids that can't defend themselves?

Calm down. I'm just helping him to be a man.

Why don't you just apologize?

- And that's it. - No.

I can't do that, Dani.

If I apologize to him, everybody else will want one.

Look...

Why don't we talk about how much I like you?

I like you too.

But you're not the only one.

There are like two or three guys I also like.

And they're not assholes to my friends.

Hey!

Dani!

Are you not writing my essay?

Dani?

You should have ordered a different pizza.

Don't you like pepperoni?

We have to eat veggies.

It has tomato too.

What's wrong?

Still mad about the fight?

I bet he didn't tell you that he hit Diego.

Isn't Diego your best friend?

Not anymore, Dad!

Alex is surrounded by nerds.

The ones that go to the video store?

They're not nerds.

I thought they were Marifer's friends.

Your plate, kid.

You don't know anything, Dad.

So? Did you beat up Diego?

Man, for real.

It's a bad idea to be mad at Alex right now.

We'll have monthly papers, midterm exams.

We won't pass without the Chemistry guide.

- We can study. - No.

- No, we've never done that. - Yeah.

I'm tired of that fucking business.

And fucking Alex owes us.

He betrayed us without warning.

You're right.

He changed us for that Indian, the geek and the fatty.

What?

Sorry, Mr. Julio! Just a minute.

This is weird.

Almost no one came for their homework.

None of the snobs bought theirs.

What's up, Alex?

Any business issues?

Okay, criminals, sit down, please.

Does everyone have their calculators?

Because starting next week, whoever doesn't bring one

is out.

We have to find out what's going on.

There she is.

Let's go.

- Hi, Mariana. - Hi!

- We wanted to ask you something. - I'm in a hurry.

Maybe later, okay?

Here's your Math and Social homework.

Just tell us why you didn't want them before.

And you get it for free.

All right. But don't tell anyone!

Diego told his friends and everyone to stop buying homework from you.

If not, they'll get silence treatment.

Even me, his girlfriend.

And you know how guys are, you never know.

Diego has been a dick with me lately.

He said he'd take me out, but he stood me up.

I have nothing against you, I truly like you.

And Dani always has great makeup.

You always look great.

You do it just right.

Thank you.

I hope this gets sorted out soon.

She's cool, right?

Yeah.

But gross.

Imagine being with that asshole.

You should apologize to Diego.

You can't ask me that.

We can't let him treat people like that.

You're worried about people? Start with us, man!

I need my calculator.

Are you kidding? There are more important things.

You don't get it. When you need something, your dad pays for it.

But I can't get to class without one.

And there goes my GPA.

And if that happens, I'll be kicked out, go back home,

and goodbye university and everything.

Well, I can get you one.

Memo, don't.

Things have to be earned.

Everything has a solution.

- We just have to think. - No!

I'm going to fix this!

As usual.

Good luck.

Alex, wait!

You also think I was wrong?

Look, it's great that you backed Memo up.

But mixing our business with that is serious.

I just

don't want to be one of those who pretend as if nothing happened.

You always saw them and never did anything.

Yeah, but now it's different.

Okay, what changed?

Rafa told me about his youth.

- Rafa? - Yeah, from the video store.

He got all motivational.

Well, look...

In any case, I'm always on your side, okay?

We'll have to take serious measures, Memo.

This is a great opportunity for you.

- How? - Come with me.

Being the leader is very complicated.

It's a lot of responsibility.

And the truth is, I've always wanted a second-in-command.

Alex.

I was thinking of you for the job.

What would I have to do?

Support me in everything.

What do you say? Are you in?

Thanks for trusting me.

Su, can you set the table? Dinner is ready.

Yuck! What did you cook?

Tuna with pasta.

The very same Mom used to make. It tastes the same.

Nobody can make it like she did.

Also, it's fattening.

So is pizza, but you never complain.

I'm going to have lettuce and water for dinner.

- Hey, guys. - Hi.

Dad, I don't want pasta.

She wants lettuce and water.

He wanted me to eat veggies.

And why not...

- Why don't we order pizza? - Yes!

Really?

Don't worry, Son. We'll save it for tomorrow.

Tonight feels like a pizza night.

- Can you order it? - Yes!

I'll set the table.

Maybe it's a bad idea to talk to them.

Pascual says you earn their respect by facing off against the strongest one.

- Who's Pascual? - My driver.

The privileged class...

Are we doing this?

This one's for you, CASIO FX-73 calculator!

Just for you.

Where are you going?

We're going to fix this mess.

You can't go alone.

We're not afraid.

Just a little bit.

- I'll go with you. - You stay here.

We can defend ourselves.

- Yeah? - Of course we can.

If you can't, curl up like a ball.

- Turtle position. - Turtle position.

- Turtle position. - Okay.

Diego...

What's up, Memito?

Want to go again?

Alex is mad. Let's make him real mad.

No, I want to talk to you.

Man to man.

All right.

But first, pole!

Pole! Pole!

- Pole! - We have a proposal!

- Pole! - All right, that's enough.

Diego, leave him alone.

Look, guys.

The Chemistry test is coming up.

And you will fail it. No offense.

You won't be able to play soccer, Diego.

And we won't be able to sell much.

What do you suggest?

Stop bothering Memo, and we'll continue as before.

That's not fun!

There's lots of people you can bother.

Marcos, the one with a lisp.

Salazar has never watched The Kid From Apartment 8.

Seriously? Fucking Salazar!

Diego...

I think Tizoc is right.

Messing with this guy is like kicking a puppy.

Yeah, man!

You're not fixing this so easily.

Be careful.

Don't let a pole get between your legs.

Why are you pushing me?

Come.

What's up?

Where were you yesterday?

I waited for you.

Sorry, Dieguito,

but until you buy me something,

there won't be anything between us.

Don't be like this.

So you can see that I'm cool, I'm giving you this.

- What's this? - The Chemistry guide.

It's unsolved.

Answers are for VIP customers.

Come on! I haven't written my Gandhi essay

and you give me more work?

Either you buy from us again, or there are no more dates after school.

You know you don't have to be here, right?

I do this on my own.

What if you fight with another group?

The skaters or the drama kids?

No. Now, you'll always be supervised.

Hello.

Hey.

We want to buy the guides.

I told you I'm not selling you.

We're not here for just that.

- We came to apologize to Memo. - Yes.

And to guarantee that we'll never pole him again.

Never again.

No wedgies, nothing.

- See how we can get along? - Yeah...

Okay, fine. Two guides for them.

Thanks!

- Here they are. - Thank you, guys.

Bye.

See?

Told you I have negotiation skills.

I don't know how you did it.

Well, I went to Diego.

I spoke and I convinced him.

- Right, Memo? - Yes!

That was amazing!

So...

Why don't you start your own business?

I can't, they're my friends.

But you're way smarter than them.

Not that much.

I'm here with you.

I mean it.

Think about it.

You're much better than Tenoch.

Well...

I'll start my own business if you break up with Mariana.

Well...

It's not that easy...

- Oh, it's not so easy! - No, it's not.

Is it changing your life?

Yes.

It's good.

It's incredible.

You didn't tell me your favorite movie.

- I don't have one. - Everybody has one.

Well, the thing is,

I like all of them.

I don't see why I should have a favorite one.

Your favorite one says a lot about you.

My mom's favorite was Excalibur.

- She always wanted to watch it. - You don't have it, right?

Someone asked for it.

It was stolen.

Damn.

Well, don't worry. You'll find your favorite.

Marifer.

What happened?

- We were going to watch a movie. - Sorry, I forgot.

- No way. - Marifer!

Marifer!

Marifer.

I screwed up.

What were you doing with Rafa?

Watching a movie, that's all.

I'll tell him to leave.

No, you should stay.

I'm leaving.

Marifer!