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I LIKE HIM, BUT HE'S SCARY!

MEXICO CITY 2002

Since I was a child, I felt different.

I couldn't find my place in the world.

And I was paralyzed by fear.

I was afraid of everything...

Spiders, the dark, thunder...

and clowns.

I was really afraid of being different...

because feeling out of place is not easy.

- You alright? - I'm a doctor.

Claudia, Claudia, are you alright?

Mom always told me that life's lessons weren't easy,

that you should never stop fighting,

but it's really hard to choose the right path

and discover that you're not what they want you to be.

It's awful being what you aren't

when you try to please everyone.

And it's really good to know that when the going gets tough...

Take your pet home!

...someone accepts you as you are.

Come on!

Come on and play ball, play ball! Hit it!

Catch it! Catch it! Brayan, catch!

Brayan, get it! Go for it, Son!

Throw it to second! Second base!

To...

We always lose because of Brayan.

- Stay in your positions. - Go play dolls with mommy!

Alright! I won't put him in again!

Come here, Son.

Come on, Son, it's OK.

- Don't let it get you down, Son. - I want my mommy!

MEXICO CITY 2008

Pizza face, pizza face!

- Pizza face... - Four eyes.

Doormat.

Life doesn't come with a manual...

and it seems like bad experiences stay with us all our lives...

and you have to learn to live with the fear.

Norris, come dance with us!

Hey, handsome!

I'm going to ask Brayan to dance.

Good, because dancing with Junior is dangerous, look.

Don't be like that!

Gentleman, may I have this dance?

Come on, Son! Let's go!

Watch out, dance like a man!

No, Son, you're a good dancer.

- That's not true, Mom. - What do you mean it's not true?

You know, Son... you're really special.

You don't have to worry about being like anyone else,

not your brother, Norris, or your dad.

And don't worry, I'm going to talk to him on the trip.

- What about? - What do you mean what about?

To stop pressuring you, Son.

You have to do what you want, always.

You hear me?

Life can suddenly hit you with unexpected blows...

PLANE CRASH DOÑA MARTINA ZAZUETA DEAD

But no matter what happens...

the most important thing is to know we belong to a family...

the safest of havens...

the greatest encouragement to carry on.

Hey.

And against all odds...

to seek your destiny.

YEARS LATER

Serge, do you know what you're doing?

I swear that such a drastic change is really not my thing.

What are you afraid of?

If it doesn't look good, we can change it.

You're just afraid of change, of something new.

You should take more risks...

and let yourself go with the flow.

Kids, which one?

This one or this one?

- Come on! - The black one.

No, the blue, definitely.

Then neither. Thanks.

Then why ask?

We're almost ready. Hmm?

I wish... I wish...

Ha! I know, what about a threesome?

What?

I'm talking about singing! What were you thinking?

No. It's just that singing in public isn't really my thing.

What? Are you kidding, girl? What's the matter with her?

Listen to her in the shower to see how well she sings.

- Not true, María... - Alright.

In the shower or here?

Bravo, bravo!

Flaco, put Number 74 on. Let's go.

- No, no, no! - Yes, yes, yes.

We won't leave you alone. Dutch courage.

Look at those guys.

Look at that cutie.

I know you tell your friends

You don't care about me anymore

That the time spent with me Is a finished chapter

Without a happy ending

I know that the woman you give

What you never gave to me

Dares to say I have no dignity

And that she pities me

Maybe I should Give up and not call you anymore

Maybe I should have some respect And not beg you anymore

Maybe with all dignity I should let you

Live your romance in peace

I don't know which of us Is losing the most

I don't know if you can see How stupid she is

I know she can't love you like I do

No one will ever love you like that

No, no, no, no, no, no, no

No, no, no, no, no, no, no

No, no, no!

No, no, no!

No, no, no!

No, no, no!

The taxi, get it before it leaves.

- This street is awful. - Wait!

Wow.

I don't usually do this but...

I'm falling in love with you.

Look, girl, the Prince Charming you've been waiting for.

I'm Eric. I mean it.

That's what they all say, you know, honey?

- No. Go home. Come on, let's go. - Ask him to come.

What's your name?

- Where do you live? - Amsterdam 1832, apartment three.

My name is Claudia.

Go on, straight ahead. Straight ahead, please.

Should have invited him.

Girl, I'm exhausted.

Hey, I gave him the right address, didn't I?

I think you said apartment 10, not 3.

Of course not.

It can't be! Today is my lucky day.

- Shall I open the door? - Go...

- Hello. - Hello.

What's he doing here?

Thanks.

- Come in, welcome. - Thanks.

- Come in. - Thank you.

- Hi. - In the living room, no?

I'll put these in water and get some tequila.

- Make yourself at home. - Thanks.

He's gorgeous! Careful with that vase.

Which vase?

What a nice place, eh.

Do you three live here?

Does anyone want a tequila?

Yeah, sure.

Eric.

Eric?

Oh.

My cell phone.

YOU SING REALLY WELL!

Hey! We've been robbed, Clau!

- Where's Eric? - He disappeared.

Oh, no! The TV!

Serge, wake up. Wake up, dude!

We've been robbed!

Dude, look, they took my grandma's pictures.

They're from Italy! What do we do?

Oh, no, my Gucci shoes. They've been stolen.

Well, you have to admit, he really was charming.

So this is the place that Dad was referring to.

Time for you to get your hands dirty.

I'll never be like you.

- Mom once told me that-- - But Mom isn't here anymore.

So keep her out of this.

Here he comes.

I want my mom!

I missed you a lot, Godfather.

You sure are strong, Godfather.

Just look what time does, Son.

You've grown into a...

into a...

Come on, Son.

So? How are things in the United States, Godfather?

The gringos are getting really tough, Son.

And now with that Trump, it's not just one agency watching us...

but another two or three.

We can't move the product like before.

Gosh! What do you think got into them?

They're afraid of us, Son. Really scared.

Godfather, can we stop for ice cream?

RODRIGUEZ RANCH

Doña Chonita, you make the mole with such joy.

I love it. Let me taste it

Mmm! Delicious as always.

Mmm. We're doing well.

What's that?

I'm going to marinate it in soy sauce to make sashimi.

Listen to me, Brayan. The time has come...

for you to realize that God put you in this family, like it or not.

But I love my family.

Then you're going to have to shape up.

Grandma, this is the life I want.

Well, you're too late, Son,

because this business was started by your grandfather.

It may not be the nicest or cleanest, but we are what we are because of it.

And neither you nor I can pass judgment.

So there's no turning back.

Listen, Son...

Yes, Grandma.

Do you like women?

Lucio, do something. He's going to break his neck.

For your brother, the pass of death is like changing his boots.

Besides, Norris and Don Gumaro want to talk to you.

Step on it.

Just watch out for them.

Go on.

I like the way you made your way in the United States.

I had my work cut out for me, Don Gumaro.

People from Chihuahua and Sonora are coming on strong there.

That's why I think we have to look south now.

We have the biggest city in the world and we're not doing anything about it.

Well, let's do something then.

Absolutely.

I want you to take Brayan...

so he can shape up.

With all due respect, Don Gumaro...

I don't think he's cut out for this business.

Brayan isn't like other guys.

This is a family affair.

Whether he likes it or not.

Well, in that case, it's settled.

Let's give it a try.

Although I think the best thing would be to...

ease him into it.

What do you suggest?

If we're going to make our mark in the capital...

I think it would be good for Brayan to start looking for a house,

warehouses, that kind of stuff.

I'll take some other guys, Lucio and Mayito...

to start recruiting people.

Dad.

Come in.

Sit down.

- Is everything OK? - Mm-hmm.

- Did you like the food? - Yes, it was very good.

Are you a Rodríguez, or not?

Go to the capital with your godfather.

It's a very big city and a very dangerous one.

And I've always said that it's best to be prepared

in places like that.

It's already settled.

- No, Son, be careful! - OK.

Aim down, in case it goes off. Hold onto it.

It's really heavy.

Hey. How's it going?

No matter what, you're still part of this family.

The last name is like the brand on cattle.

It never comes off.

Not now, girl.

AGUILAR REAL ESTATE

Hello, Soni... Soni! Hello.

- Claudita. - How are you?

Fine. Your father is expecting you.

Thanks.

Padilla, hello.

- Dad? - Come in.

Hello.

Coffee?

Do you have juice?

- Orange juice. - Perfect.

Sonia, please bring an orange juice and a coffee with no sugar.

Let's see..

How come you let that guy in?

Dad, you would have let him in too. He looked like a nice guy.

Thank you, Sonia.

Thanks.

Really? Two cups of tea instead of coffee and a juice?

She's getting worse. I don't know what to do.

We have to be patient.

She's like one of your spinster aunts.

No, I'm angry with you.

Dad, I swear I won't do it again.

I hope not.

Can I go now?

No!

We need to talk about your future.

What are your plans?

I have lots of plans, Dad.

Really? Like what?

Your sabbatical is coming to an end,

so I want to hear definite plans.

- Why don't you practice your profession? - I don't like my profession.

Any plans to get married?

Dad, tell me who and I'll consider it.

- Do you want to move back in with us? - Never.

I have to sell the apartment that you share with that Colombian woman.

- Argentinian. - Whatever.

But, Dad, you have lots of apartments. Why sell mine?

It's not yours, it's mine.

But if you want it...

earn it.

And, by the way, not that I'm prepared but...

Business cards...

A telephone only for business

having to do with Aguilar and Aguilar.

And this tablet...

Here is the catalogue of all the houses, apartments,

commercial spaces, warehouses, and so on and so forth.

Any questions?

Is it all clear?

- Goodbye, Dad. - Take care, Son.

I want us to be the talk of the capital soon.

Understood?

You're not on your own, you carry the family name.

Take care of it and respect it.

I'm going to miss you a lot, Grandma.

I said watching soap operas was no good.

God bless you.

And make your grandpa and mother proud of you.

Go with God. Take good care of him, Son.

And just between us, he's my favorite.

Don't worry, Mom, I'll guard him with my life.

Introduce him to some pretty girls.

Of course.

If you need anything, I'll send Chacal.

Have a good trip, young Brayan!

My dad was this close to making me a receptionist with Sonia, I swear.

Look.

Oh, girl.

Let's see... One, this mobile is cool.

Two, what do you have to do? Show houses?

Take calls? That's not the end of the world, Clau.

No, but I'm not showing houses forever.

Do you want your father to kick us out? Is that what you want?

Well?

I want to see these houses.

What's with them? What do they offer?

Wow.

- There are lots of them. - Mm-hmm.

Look how pretty this one is, it's really chic!

- Mmm. That house is really old. - Mm-hmm.

In fact, Pedro Infante lived there.

Who?

You know who Pedro Infante is.

- No. - The one who sings Ranchero, Mexican idol.

- Ah! The one who yelled "Torito"? - Yes.

- Really handsome. Of course I know him. - Yes.

You are my rudder, my sail My ship, my sea, my oar

You are fresh water That quenches my thirst

You are the arms that cradle my feelings

- Who is that? - Napoleón.

I thought you liked other things, Godfather.

I do, but I prefer Napoleón.

Is he dead yet?

What an odd question. What does it matter if he's dead?

The important thing is that we still listen to his songs.

You know why?

No, Godfather.

Well, because Napoleón made his mark, Son.

That's why we're going to the capital, Brayan, to make our mark.

By the way,

start looking for a house that we can see as soon as possible.

Hotels creep me out.

Godfather... it really is a big city. There are a bunch of real estate offices.

Go with the first one to save time.

The first one...

- Your first work call! - Don't answer yet, I'm telling you. No!

Hello, Aguilar and Aguilar, how can I help you?

Good morning, Miss.

We're looking for a little house here in the city.

Any specific zone? How many bedrooms?

Four and two more, just in case.

Six, six is fine.

And a big garden and pool, Son, in case we want to do a barbecue, right?

Sorry, Miss, a big yard too, if possible, and a little pool.

I have one in Las Lomas that's a little old, but it has six bedrooms

and a really nice garden with a pool too.

Pedro Infante used to live there.

- That's the one! - That one!

- That sounds good, doesn't it? - OK, Son.

That one's fine, Miss. That one.

Really?

Then, do you want to make an appointment to see it?

Yes, yes, tomorrow.

Yes, tomorrow.

What?

Girl!

- Oh, no. - You did it!

Girl, you're a working woman.

What a nice voice.

Look at this.

I can't believe it.

And, well, as you can see, the house is quite old,

but it's in really good condition

because it's been remodeled many times.

But just tell me one thing...

Did Pedro Infante really live here?

Yes, yes, of course he did.

The rental contract is hanging in my grandparent's house as a treasure.

Wow!

Just think of that!

No, not another word.

Here's the deposit and the first month's rent.

Son, don't be rude to the girl.

- Pay her a year in advance. - What?

OK, there it is.

OK.

There it is. And a little extra.

Thank you. Oh...

So, when can we sign the contract, Miss?

Look at that palm tree.

Listen, child, I need you to get together with the boy tomorrow

because we're looking for properties for a little business.

Perfect, we can make an appointment for tomorrow.

OK, settled.

No, no, no! My money, my money! Please, catch him!

Please, don't hurt him.

Please, no!

I've done things in my life that I'm not proud of.

Right now, you could be dead.

Do you know who Pedro Infante was?

Yes, sir.

He came to this city with nothing in his pocket...

and he worked really, really hard.

He's a man we're all very proud of in Sinaloa.

I'm going to ask you to swear to me that from now on

you will be upright and honest.

I swear it, sir.

That's the spirit.

Get yourself a decent job, Son.

Eh? It's your lucky day.

Tomorrow, you never know.

Excuse me, child! Here is your lunchbox.

- Thank you. - Well then?

All set for tomorrow?

Narcos, narcos, narcos.

Stop laughing. I'm talking about cowboy hats and guns and all that.

No, I'm laughing at the name, Brayan! What was the other one? Norris?

Brayan with a "Y".

Please, your father's name is Úrsulo.

It's the name of an Italian prince, OK?

At least you didn't laugh like she did

or you'd be six feet under in Pedro Infante's garden.

Cut it out!

I said I'd meet them tomorrow.

You have to go. You've already got the money.

- You can't back out. - They're narcos.

What if my father finds out I rented the house...

- To narcos, narcos, narcos. - Stop that! He doesn't have to find out.

What you have to do is not get involved, that's all.

Yeah, that's the key. Don't fall in love with this Brayan.

I bet they're just like those guys in the movies,

like De Niro or Pacino, aren't they?

No, he wasn't bad looking.

- Do you think he has any cousins? - Oh, Claudia.

Narcos aren't very punctual, are they?

They only got to town yesterday. Maybe they got lost.

Hey, why don't you call that De Niro guy?

Clau, think of the commission your dad will give you.

Think about your friends and how they're helping you

in your most difficult moment.

Think of the beach.

- Yeah. - Go on, call him

Now that's a war tank.

What is that? A cow?

Just one thing, Son...

Don't go babbling to the girl about our business, OK?

Don't tell her anything.

The less they know, the better.

Even though this is a big city,

it's a powder keg, Son.

Of course, Godfather. Don't worry.

Alright, go on then.

Let's do it, OK?

Bye, guys.

He is a monument to bad taste.

What's the matter with him? Who is he? Is he from 1972?

How awful.

Thanks a lot for coming with me,

but now that those three have left, I feel at ease.

OK, if you need anything, hit the panic button.

OK. Thanks.

I mean, she really likes him, right?

I can't believe it.

- Brayan, right? - Good morning, Miss.

No, Claudia. Claudia, please. Shall we?

Just what I was looking for, Claudia.

Really?

Really.

Can we close the deal now?

- No, no, no. - No, no, no, Claudita!

Claudita, relax. Don't be frightened, it's for precaution.

My dad and my godfather made me carry it,

but I'm putting it away now, and everything's OK. See?

Can I ask you something? As you know the city so well...

More or less, not so well.

Where do you like to go out?

To the movies, dancing.

Where do you go dancing?

At a trendy place called Le Chic.

But it's very, very exclusive, you don't want to go there,

because they hardly let anybody in, you know?

Maybe we'll run into each other at Le Chic.

Can I tell you a secret?

Me?

I'm sorry, but I don't like to know... other people's secrets.

It's a secret, but also kind of a yearning, you know?

And I don't know why it's easier for me to tell women.

I told my mom, God rest her soul.

My grandma knows it.

But I can't tell my dad, my godfather or my brother.

I've always wanted to be a chef.

That's the secret?

Big and horrible.

Being a chef is the most normal thing in the world.

It's quite the fashion.

In my family, normal is something different.

Can I answer?

Of course you can, Claudita. I'm not holding a gun to your head!

Girl, blessed are you among women, you just saved my life.

What happened? OK, calm down.

Take a deep breath. I told you we shouldn't leave her alone!

Take a deep breath and tell me again. I don't understand, slowly.

Look, first he has a gun.

And his mother is dead, and his grandma knows,

but his family doesn't know the secret.

What?

- The kid killed his mother with a gun? - What!

His grandma knew, but the family didn't?

Claudita!

-I'll call you. - I have to go, love you.

Go, run for your life, fight. Clau, Clau, Clau!

- What's the matter? - No! She hung up on me, dude.

They'll kill her and make carnitas out of her!

- They will... - Let's go!

- Hurry up, dude. Hurry! - What can I do? There's traffic!

No, I'm going to call her. I can't believe she hung up on me.

It will go to voicemail for sure.

Hello! Hello! It went to voicemail, shit!

Guys...

My godson thought it would be a good idea to thank you

for all your help.

He's right.

No one could have treated us better. Thank you.

Thanks.

- Thanks. - I guess the deal is closed.

We're working on it, Godfather.

Alright then.

Carry on. Let's go.

Thanks.

Maybe we can get together for dinner or lunch, Claudita.

Yes, one of these days, OK.

Son?

Ask her if she needs a ride.

No, don't worry. I'll call an Uber.

And what if that Mr. Uber is busy?

It might take him a while.

No, no, Uber is like a taxi service.

We can't have you going in a taxi.

- You'll be more comfortable, safer. - Yes, yes.

Don't worry, Claudita, we don't bite.

No, really, I can walk. My house isn't that far.

Thanks.

This is it, stop, stop! OK, come on, come on.

It can't be!

We're too late!

Open up!

Friend, we failed you!

It can't be, I let you down.

Wait!

What are you doing?

Tell me you're not locked in a trunk or something.

Who is it?

- It's Claudia, it's Claudia. - Girl! Where are you?

What? How can you be home?

With me out here getting wet. My hair will curl. Let's go.

Come, Son, let's sit here on the stairs.

How can I put this, Son?

What can I say, man?

Talk to me, Godfather.

I don't know if your mom ever told you

that when I was younger, I traveled around Europe.

No, no, Godfather.

She didn't say anything?

That's odd.

Well, it's God's truth, OK? I went several times, Son.

And I had a lot of experiences over here.

I learned a lot.

I saw things.

And, well...

How can I put it, man?

Well, I always wondered if you liked girls.

Hey, I always thought it was natural, you know?

I'm a man of the world, Son.

Thank you, Godfather.

You just have to let the girl know, right?

- Are you talking about Claudia? - Who else?

What do you mean, Godfather?

Cheers, you'll see. Cheers.

I was scared of those guys in hats.

When narcos fall in love, they're generous.

Don't talk nonsense.

Why not? Can you imagine the three of us in fur coats,

riding in a convertible along the Italian villas?

My family is from Italy, you know?

I'm sorry, but I don't think that's ever going to happen.

Why not?

OK, so we won't go.

After all, I can't introduce the narcos to my family.

Besides, you can't say no to narcos, can you?

No, especially if they kill their mother, dude!

He didn't kill his mother.

- What? He didn't? - No.

- What happened to his mother? - I don't know.

What gossip.

What's up?

- I'm no fortuneteller, dude. - I'm coming too.

If they let us...

What? What is it?

- No! - What? What's going on?

- I mean, what is this? - Girl!

Why are you looking at me?

More mariachis than Juan Gabriel and Alejandro Fernández.

- You have to go down. - Yeah right, dressed like this?

Yes, yes, be like María Félix, distant and indifferent.

Just one eyebrow, lift one eyebrow.

- Go on. - No!

...of a new day

Go on, take a good look, dude. Look.

For God's sake!

...we can still be happy

If they let us

We'll find a corner

Close to heaven

If they let us

We will make velvet out of the clouds

And there, the two of us together

Next to God

We'll live our dream

If they let us

I will lead you by the hand, dear

And we'll go there

If they let us!

Bravo!

Bravo!

Good evening, Claudita.

Forgive me for taking the liberty of coming over with the boys.

Brayan, hello.

How thoughtful, really, thank you so much.

But the thing is that in this zone they have really strict rules

about noise and all.

Noise? No, but this is nice music.

No, I know, but the people who make the rules don't know anything about music.

More! More! More!

More! More! More!

Alright then.

Good night, Claudita.

Sweet dreams.

- Let's go, boys. - Come on.

Let's go, guys.

Maybe next time, young man.

Dude, don't exaggerate, get up.

I love it!

Ciao, ciao.

Aw, I want mariachis too.

He threw it at me.

Don't be a drama queen. At least he didn't shoot his gun.

That would be too much.

Good morning, Son.

- Good morning, Godfather. - Have breakfast.

How did it go last night with the serenade?

- Well, it was going OK. - What do you mean?

Yes, Godfather, the thing is there is a regulation

that forbids serenades and such.

- Goodness. - Yes.

What party poopers, eh?

So how many songs did you do?

- Only one. - Just one?

- Which one? -"If they let us".

- Ah, that's nice. - Yeah.

Did she like it?

You don't know if she liked it or not?

No, Godfather, the whole thing was over so quickly.

But I was able to throw my hat.

That's good, eh?

Look, Son, the way I see it,

you shouldn't let things cool off after last night.

What do you recommend, Godfather?

Well, you should go to Aguilar and Aguilar and take them the papers that they need.

What do you think?

Oh, and wake up Lucio and Mayito on the way.

Tell them to come to breakfast.

The meat is almost ready.

Eggs, Godfather.

Claudita.

Brayan, what a surprise to see you here.

I just came to drop off these papers.

You're just going to leave them and go?

Have you seen that rancher over there?

Who let him in?

Such bad taste.

Good afternoon.

Claudita!

- Sit down. - Thanks.

Thanks.

Do you want an entrée?

No, this entrance is fine.

Do you like the place?

It's nice.

And the food is really good.

Yeah? What do you recommend? Because I don't understand the menu.

Let me see.

There's a...

Is that a hat?

Yes, yes, in fact, it's your hat.

My hat?

Don't tell me they require gentlemen to wear hats here.

No, no, no, not at all. I just wanted to return it to you.

Why? It's yours, Claudita. I gave it to you.

Thank you so much, but I'm not used to wearing a hat.

Ah. You'll get used to it.

Thanks, Son.

Shuffle.

Let me see...

- Good afternoon, boys. - What's up, Son?

Brayan, Brayan, come over here, Son.

Come sit with us a while.

Where were you? You missed lunch.

I went to drop off those papers at Aguilar and Associates.

Oh, yes.

Well, now that you're getting to know the city,

you should find a place where we can have a few drinks and dance.

Yes, there is one.

You already found one?

Yeah, it's called Le Chic.

What's it called?

Le Chic.

Le Chic?

- Kind of a strange name, isn't it? - Odd.

Listen, Son, could it be one of those bars where worldly girls dance?

No, Godfather, no.

It's a place for classy people.

Well, let's go then.

- Why do you have so many twos, Godfather? - Shut up, Son. No...

Sandro, hello. Hi, handsome. You're elegant today.

There's three of us, can you let us in?

- What's up? - Sandro, hello.

Who's she? Who are they?

Come on, we're with them.

What's the deal? How come they can go in?

What do they have that we don't?

I don't understand Mexico.

- Don't hit me. - Claudita!

Claudita, good evening.

Norris Zazueta, at your feet, Miss. Nice to meet you.

María Belén.

What a pretty accent. Will you join us?

With this bouncer, I don't know if we can get in.

Everything is possible in this life, child.

Good evening, gentleman.

Son, bring all the people with the girls.

Come on, let's go.

Hey... Claudita.

Well, cheers!

Son, do you know why they let us straight in?

- Why, Godfather? - Because we're so elegant.

These clothes never go out of style, Son.

Why don't you ask her to dance, Son?

With this music, Godfather?

That's right, this music for dancing.

Drink these.

Clau, they're going to kill someone.

Oh, they're scary.

- Hey, what's up? - What's going on?

- Why did the music stop? - What's with the DJ?

What is this music?

Are we in Mazatlán or what?

Go on.

Claudita?

Would you like to dance with me?

Cheers!

May I have this dance?

Yes, at your own risk, Mr. Zazueta.

Call me Norris.

I have two left feet.

That's not a problem, child. Please.

It's been ages since I've danced.

The last person I danced with was my mom.

The next day, she climbed into a small plane with my dad,

and while they were flying over our family's crops, something happened.

And I never danced again.

I'm so sorry.

But life has a way of making it up to you

with good things, you know?

Like this, for example...

Now I'm happy, thanks to you.

I've never seen such pretty eyes.

- Don't you think we're going too fast? - No, Claudita.

In my family...

we live each day as if it were the last.

Girl!

This partying is going to kill me.

Clau?

Hey.

Clau?

Claudia? Are you down here?

No! No, no, no!

Oh, no!

Dude, wake up!

What's the matter, girl? What do you want?

Where is Claudia?

- How should I know? - What if they kidnapped her?

Right, Travolta and company.

Yes, Serge, Travolta.

- What do you want? - To know if you're alright.

I've never been better in my life.

Alright, girl, but where are you?

In a corner close to heaven, literally.

What? What are you talking about?

I have to go now, bye.

Good morning!

No, no, no, Clau.

Clau, you need to escape, jump out the window!

Those people are dangerous...

- Claudia. - She hung up!

- She must be drugged. - What's the matter with her?

Breakfast is ready.

- Breakfast is included? - Yes.

She sounded happy.

You didn't let me listen.

Yes, she sounded happy. I can't believe it.

Well, those guys creep me out.

The big ones were staring at me all night.

You know, I didn't have a bad time.

You like the godfather.

Oh, no.

Oh, I think you do.

No, dude, no.

Let's see, what is María Belén's code?

Never mess with married men.

And never, ever with mobsters, dude.

So? That doesn't mean you don't like him.

No, how could I be with a man like that?

One so... rough?

So...

- So... - Macho.

Such a good dancer.

Does anyone play the piano?

No, not that I'm aware of. Come on.

Hello.

Good morning, Mayito!

- Oh, thanks. - You're welcome.

Do you like machaca with egg?

- Well... - Yes.

- Thanks. - The water's cold!

Damn! It's nice. Never you mind, Son.

Pedro Infante used to swim here. Come on in, Son.

Yes, it will wake you up.

- Come on. - Come on, man.

Here I come, Godfather!

Wow, Godfather, it's really cold.

- But without socks, Son. - Oh, Godfather.

Well, the house with the pool. You would have loved the decor.

- Really? - Norris came out...

in these shorts that were weird!

And then he made me breakfast, machaca with egg.

No, let me see. That just doesn't happen, not even in the movies.

No guy brings you breakfast. No way!

We've ventured into the lion's den.

But we don't know anything for sure. We have no proof.

Well...

If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck,

swims like a duck and flies like a duck...

it is a duck.

Yes, but Brayan is so sensitive.

I can't see him as a mobster.

Besides, he told me his dream is to open a restaurant.

Of course, he wants to launder money.

Don't you think it's suspicious

that they are so chivalrous, so nice, so kind...

-...so affectionate? No. - Nuh-uh.

People from the north aren't like that.

They're noble and honest, that's how they are.

Imagine one day I wake up

with a head in my bed.

Why a head?

It was a horse's head. It's not the same thing.

- Well, it was a head after all. - No, but don't exaggerate.

Alright then, what? What are we going to do?

Well, I don't want to hear any more about that Norris guy.

Is his name really Norris?

- Like Chuck Norris? - Yes.

How arrogant, right?

Hey, but that isn't his fault.

And you have to do the same, understand?

Stop it with that kid.

But he's really sweet.

Dude, that's just the wrapping on poisoned candy.

Get with it, Claudia.

Please!

My family is happy with everything happening here,

and that's really good for me.

Very soon, we'll be looking for a property for our restaurant.

You just have to keep the secret.

Our secret.

Please don't tell my godfather.

I don't know how he'll react.

It might seem this has nothing to do with my family business,

but it's all related somehow...

just not the way they wish.

That's why I have to be really careful, Claudita.

What does your family do?

Sorry, but I can't tell you.

I want you to tell me right now.

- It's an order, Claudita. - What order? What kind of family?

A family that takes decisions seriously.

You asked me to keep a secret because your family won't agree with your dream.

But I know they're going to like it.

I just need time to show them I can do the things I love.

But you're keeping a secret from me.

- Claudita, please. - Don't touch me!

Have a little patience, Claudita, please. Sooner or later, you'll find out.

But I don't want to find out.

My friends were right about you and your family.

I don't want to see you again.

Claudita, what do your friends think about us?

Just because we're ranchers?

Jeez!

- Son! - I don't want to talk to anyone!

Brayan!

Son...

What's up, Son? What got into you?

I'm going to Sinaloa, Godfather. I'm going to talk to Dad.

What for?

Because I want to follow my heart

and do the things I really love in life, not what you tell me to!

Your mom taught you good manners.

You know that you should never raise your voice to your elders.

That's true, Godfather.

- I'm sorry. - What's the problem, Son?

Is all this fuss over that young lady?

For some reason, she turned me down.

I don't know what they think of us.

Let me tell you something.

People can think whatever they like.

That we are ranchers...

that we don't have the manners for city living.

But you, me, and our whole family

know what we are.

And if you want to go to Sinaloa and talk with Don Gumaro, fine.

Go and tell him what you feel...

what you want, eh?

But mind your manners, eh?

Because Don Gumaro has a heavier hand than I do.

Come here and give me a hug, Son.

And don't cry, man. Relax.

Godfather, I'm suffering.

There, no one can get in.

Here, have some maté. Listen to me, it will do you good.

- Oh, girl. - Yuck!

I told you that kid wasn't the sweet thing you thought he was.

- I'm just a fool. - No, no, no.

Well, maybe a little, but we're all fools.

Now you're going to have to talk to your father and tell him everything.

- Everything? - Well, not everything.

Just the important parts. And that they're narcos.

And you had to cancel the contract and give back all the money

because you have to look out for your family too.

And we know what they're capable of.

Yes, you have to warn your father, OK?

OK.

Oh, babe.

- Sir, there's someone to see you. - Who?

- Norris Zazueta. - Does he have an appointment?

No.

Then tell him to come back when he does...

We have to clear up a misunderstanding, Mr. Aguilar.

Lucio...

Sir...

Excuse me. I know that my daughter

doesn't have much experience

in the real estate business.

If she made a mistake, I take full responsibility.

She has always been my princess and I have looked out for her...

I wouldn't want you to hurt her.

Please, I will return all of your money, try to understand me.

No, but I do understand. I understand, Mr. Aguilar.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

But there's no turning back.

It's too late.

- They took him! - Calm down.

- Soni, what happened? Are you alright? - No.

What happened?

A man with a hat and some really big guys!

They took your father away.

Just look at these beauties, Mr. Aguilar!

The best meat from Sinaloa for the whole world. Eh?

And we do the whole process.

The breeding, the feed, fattening the cattle and distribution.

Until it reaches the supermarkets and butcher shops

and places you can't imagine.

So beautiful, just look! Come over here.

For several years, we've been strong players in the United States,

under the strict supervision of all of the agencies

for quality control, animal health and food products.

But the gringos can't keep up with us. We're the best.

What's more, I'm gonna say it in English.

After a victory, sharpen your knife.

- You know? - Oh, yes!

Just look.

Thank you. Yes. It's heavy.

That's why we decided to come to Mexico City with all our products.

But without letting anyone know.

I know people are prone to judging by appearances...

but there is nothing bad behind our appearances, is there?

No, no, no, not at all, Mr. Zazueta.

I prefer to be called Norris.

Just as I prefer to be judged for my work and not for how I look.

I couldn't agree more, Mr. Norris.

The truth is that prejudice and misunderstandings always go hand in hand.

I see that you are hardworking people, and I congratulate you.

That's what I like to hear. No, it's for you.

Oh, thank you very much.

I just ask you for one little favor, Mr. Aguilar.

Yes, whatever you like.

Be discreet, OK?

Because we're settling in and we don't want the competition to find out

that the Rodríguezes have come to stay.

Don't you worry, my lips are sealed.

Yes.

Come along then. This way.

- I'm going to call the police. - No, no, no, wait.

Let me call him one more time, OK?

Dad, what happened? Are you alright?

- Oh, dude, it looks amazing. - You see?

- You should do it for a living. - Just wait.

Don't kill me, he did it!

- Meat. - What?

Meat? What? Are you OK?

No...

I'm happy. I'm an idiot!

We all are!

What?

His family is in the cattle business and they distribute meat.

They came to the city to expand their business.

- Are you sure? - I'm 100% sure.

They took my father to the warehouse

and they installed a huge refrigerator to store their product. All kinds of meat.

Girl, shut up! I love meat!

Norris told me you were coming.

- I wanted to talk to you. - Mm-hmm.

I'm listening.

Here?

Now?

Wouldn't you prefer tomorrow?

Why should we wait until tomorrow?

You never know what tomorrow will bring.

That's true.

What I want is to open a gourmet restaurant, Dad.

Don't people eat meat in gourmet restaurants?

I don't want to break my promise to keep the secret.

Well... nothing is written in stone.

Especially when there's a good reason.

There is, Dad.

What is it?

There is a very special person in my life...

-...and I don't want secrets. - A woman?

Of course, Dad.

OK, good.

The thing is...

I couldn't tell Claudia who we are because of your orders.

The girl is confused.

Angry, I'd say.

You should never keep secrets from the woman you love, Son.

Your mom and I always talked frankly.

There are no secrets in love.

Thank you very much, Dad.

Come here.

I'm going to ask you a favor.

Name it.

Stay for the rodeo we're holding tomorrow...

to honor my beloved Martina.

Of course I will, Dad.

I would never miss something in memory of Mom.

Come on, Silvio.

Let's go!

The thing is...

it depends on how Brayan manages

telling all that to Don Gumaro, my brother-in-law.

If he does it right...

I think he'll be back very soon.

And...

if he does it wrong?

Then I think he'll have to stay in Sinaloa for a long time...

while he shapes up.

And is there really nothing we can do from here?

No, it's none of our business, honey.

We Rodríguezes are a family that respects decisions.

Then I'm going to Sinaloa to find him.

Dad, I know what I want to do-- Open a gourmet restaurant.

You can't even fry an egg, child.

I know, but I have the perfect partner.

He's the best chef, I swear. We just need the property.

The property?

You know which one I mean?

I can imagine.

I'm coming.

Good morning.

Nice day, isn't it?

I was just passing by...

and I wondered if...

if you would like...

to come with me for a cup of coffee.

Now?

Yes.

OK, yes. Give me five minutes.

- Five. - Fifteen.

Fifteen?

You know what?

Very soon, I'm going to have to travel to Argentina.

- You are? - Yes, to see about some cattle.

And check out the business there.

We're the world barbecue champions.

You haven't tasted a Sinaloan barbecue yet.

No.

Then, we'll have to make two trips...

one to Argentina and the other to Sinaloa.

Look, Belén...

I feel that I should tell you...

that I've been an adventurer my whole life.

And like the Julio Iglesias song says...

I've forgotten to live.

And that's what I'm here for...

to take a leap of faith.

What if we take the leap together?

- You're so handsome. - Thank you very much.

RODRIGUEZ RANCH

Wow, what's going on here? Is it a fiesta?

Look, honey, here in Sinaloa, everything is a fiesta.

Grandma falls down, a fiesta!

Grandpa died, a fiesta!

He came back to life, that's a fiesta!

- Here you are, Miss. - Thank you.

Have a nice day.

- See you, thanks. - Goodbye.

- Brayan, you're cute. - How are you, Brayan?

No, well. This really isn't my thing.

I just like to look at the horses, because they scare me.

You're looking really good.

- The charro costume suits you. - Can we have a kiss?

- Claudita! - Who is that pale girl?

What are you doing here?

I don't know, I really don't know what I'm doing here.

Please don't go!

- No, Claudita! - Wait!

- Wait, don't go yet. - Claudita!

Of course, honey. Aren't you staying for the rodeo?

- One hell of a party! - Brayan, Brayan!

I'll be right back. Let's go!

- Where are you going, Brayan? - Brayan!

If you need anything, just let me know, eh?

I have music for all occasions.

I have cumbias, I have ballads, Norteño music...

- I have pop music. - Thanks.

Jeez! He sure is barreling along!

- Claudita! - No, he's crazy.

Hurry, Don Martín, I don't want to miss my flight.

That guy sure is in a hurry. It looks like he's going to pass us.

Claudita, stop!

Hey, I think he wants to talk to you.

- Yes, but I don't want to. Please. - OK.

Jeez!

In my 32 years, I've never seen anything like that.

- What's up? - What, man?

Are you trying to kill yourself?

- You're with all those girls in hats. - Enough, Claudita!

Stop judging me.

Listen to your heart.

I don't want to lose you.

I don't either.

You should name the baby Martín.

Oh, sure!

I'm really sorry. I'm sorry for judging you and your family.

Forgive me too.

No more secrets.

Hey, did you really think we were...?

Just like a Pedro Infante movie, for real.

It's true that no family is perfect,

but some are united.

In life, you have to put the puzzle together,

even if you're missing pieces.

That's why you have to take risks

and overcome your fears.

Sometimes life tests you...

but you have to enjoy the pleasures and the sorrows.

And like my godfather says, "No matter what,

we are a family."

Because life is so generous

that it puts really special people in your path.

It gives you friends.

Yeah, and it protects you a lot.

The most important thing...

...is finding the love of your life!

For Fletz.

Thanks for giving me the best gift of my life: believing in me.

I LIKE HIM, BUT HE'S SCARY!

Subtitle translation by Jonathan Hemming