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Genaro let me get a mint.

Give me a mint!

Give me a candy!

A mint Genaro!

You should at least warn me when you come in.

Made me choke on my English! What do you want?

I want a mint.

This is...

This is...

Here's your mint, give it here.

Oh, I'm in the wrong market.

I better go to the next street, bye.

Sure, you go ahead.

Hope a truck runs over your dumb heads.

Are you still trying English by mail?

It doesn't work around here.

Around here English is the language of the rich or the destitute...

Just look at you.

Am I rich?

I got no choice but to learn by mail.

I take care of it with Juana. Look here...

Are you freaking nuts?

Put it away.

Can you picture me robbing a bank?

I borrowed it from Miguelito...

He hooked up with the American hag.

If he did so well, why can't I?

You should fight your battle here.

Why don't you get a local rich hag?

Would they look at this bag of bones?

I think we should struggle here.

That's bull.

One should struggle where there's money?

Do you see any around here?

Do you see money?

Oh my! Look a bag of money... no wait, it's just candy.

There's no money.

The money is held by a few people.

This country is a big old garbage bag...

And no one has a clue what to do with it.

The man just had it...

Not just tired of it, I HAD IT!

Same thing.

The ones doing great are... politicians, government officials, baseball players...

And a couple of mega-divas!

Beat it guys!

I can't waste my time talking to you slackers. Beat it.

That's enough, don't get so worked up.

Besides, you should turn down that music.

Easy my man. Genaro is our friend.

He's just a bit upset.

Cause he can't even learn how to say sausage in English.

True, I don't know how to say it, but...

I know how to say "your mother!"

What does it mean?

That you are hip, a la mode!

I thought it meant something else.

So I am "your mother"?

Yeah, your t-shirt is your mother, your mother...

Genaro the destitute.

The guys are right.

If Miguelito did well, why can't I?

For one, he's good looking.

A good physique, robust, strong.

A deep gaze...

So I have a gay son?

For God sake mom!

I don't mind it that much.

Well, I don't care.

You figure it out, you do that.

But mom...

Your dad must be turning in his grave.

Can't you see how things are around here mom?

Money is always in the same pockets, with same people.

You just figured that out?

What world do you live in?

Be grateful for what you have.

And thank God for this shack.

Where you get three square meals...

Many people would kill for this...

Hut, what Shack? I can't stand this anymore...

Who can stand this?

So what are you going to do?

Your uncle fired you from the car shop; you couldn't even turn a screw.

Be grateful for what you got, just as your parents did.

I can't mom.

I can't.

I can't watch you struggling just to keep the shop going...

Taking shit from the rich... The Sunday drunks...

I can't stand that.

Just to see you perish penniless on that counter... Just like dad.

That I won't stand for.

Oh? Baby...

Who the hell is making so much noise?

Just when you're working...

Where are you going?

I go to see who is calling.

You'll leave me all alone?

No, I'll be right back baby...

Don't go anywhere, be right back.

Who the hell could this be?

What's all this noise my brother?

You think this is the farmers market?

This is my house.

What's up?

Gotta borrow your truck to go see Miguelito.

Lend you my what?

Are you going nuts?

Miguelito lives far away...

Besides, my mom is here and I'm working.

Chelo,

I said no.

I gave three grand and drank it with the tailor's wife.

Wait Genaro, don't make so much noise...

Mom is here and she'll notice...

What women are you talking about?

I was here by myself and just had two beers from the corner store.

By myself, with no woman.

Without a woman.

No woman was there with me.

Alright, just one dropped by...

I mean she just appeared...

It was a coincidence, pure coincidence...

I didn't take her there.

I didn't go there with any woman.

Alright... it was the tailor's woman.

And the three grand you lent me, I drank it up with her.

And I'll pay you, you know when... never.

What are you gonna do about it? What?

Nothing...

So stop making such much noise... I was just working...

Let me go to the tailor.

Hey, Genaro, Genarito, what's up my brother?

Is just my pick up truck you want?

I can't. You got no license, I'll take you instead.

Listen up, stay right where you are.

Wait right here, I'll tell mom.

Mom, mom...

Stay right there.

Mom...

Don't move...

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mommy look, I got to step out with Genaro.

I'll be right back.

I'm coming... What's the matter with him?

Look, you better behave...

Hurry up Chelo!

Alright I'm coming. He's so demanding!

See you love.

You think Miguelito will tell me how he got the old American lady?

Sure. He gave me the English book so I could learn.

Just as the women from Alta alegria say...

Genaro, change that face pal.

I mean...

Cheer up, cheer up. Life's full of joy bro.

Look, I'm going to play Aventura for you.

May I help you?

Love, you could help me with whatever you like...

We're very close friends of Mr. Miguelito.

Come right in, they're waiting by the pool area.

A pool? Did you hear? A pool area?

Next thing you know they have a latrine area.

Don't talk crap inside this beautiful house.

While you talk to Miguelito...

I'll go and get frozen lemonade from the kitchen area.

Do your thing with Miguelito, go...

Hey Genaro!

Is that you Miguelito?

You look the same you crazy fool.

Maybe a little older.

Come over; don't stand there like an idiot.

Like you've seen a ghost.

Come tell me about the neighborhood.

What a place, what a mansion you've got.

Take a club, and keep talking...

So tell me about the neighborhood Genaro.

Same old, hoodlums killing each other, people stealing electricity...

streets fool of potholes...

The old lady's still sick and complaining.

Everything is fine...

Not like you though... but we manage.

Come hit it.

What?

Hit the ball.

Sorry, I'm out of shape; I haven't played in a while.

I'm doing terrible.

What?

I'm doing lousy, I'm hitting rock bottom.

I think you exaggerate. Have a drink.

Things are so bad, that I'm organizing illegal boat trips to Haiti.

Want to be on the list?

Would you like it with soda or on the rocks?

Whisky?

I 'd drink it with my bare hands.

I need your help. I'm desperate.

I don't see that things are so bad...

Take a shot, three deep breadths and tell me all about it...

Why are things so bad?

So now you don't even now how things are.

Of course, living here you don't got a clue what's going on in Capotillo.

You don't buy salami by slice or portions or rations of tomato paste...

With such nice gay sandals, and matching outfit,

you should start your own entertainment TV show.

Where's the old lady?

What old lady?

The one you've got.

I'm doing the same thing.

Stop, stop it. What do you mean by that?

I need an old lady to support me.

I've got assets; I'm an honest, intelligent, nice looking guy.

You're good, but not good looking.

Whatever, I don't ask for much...

I'd take a flat ass woman, a hairy one.

Wait Miguelito.

Listen to me; I don't ask for much, you know.

Hold it. Boy you walk fast.

I saw her...

Who?

Your woman.

Don't tell me which one she is.

The one with the hat.

Nope.

The long hair blonde.

Wrong.

The short hair one.

Jesus Miguelito!

Don't worry, I'm getting mine.

She's got you all cleaned up.

But I love her.

Sure.

I swear.

Alright Miguelito.

She's the reason for my life.

Now you'll keep silent like a dummy.

May I?

Yes.

Holding no punches.

Yes of course Genaro.

You got some balls!

One thing is that you with your...

I mean...

You never know how things could turn out.

They start out one way and end up different...

Who would think I fall for Margaret?

Who? Margaret?

My wife.

Listen to her name.

Thing is you never know where your future may be.

You know dam well where yours is, I'm the clueless one.

I'll find mine, don't worry, I'll find it.

Next year, I'll be wearing those little sandals.

Don't do anything foolish. Be careful.

Chelo! Chelo!

We'll be neighbors.

Jesus, what is he, my dad? He follows me everywhere.

Don't worry my love.

I'm coming.

I'm getting you out of here. I'm marrying you.

I love you.

I'm coming.

Don't worry; I'll get an old lady too.

What?

Money changes people; he's all stuck up, old lady and all.

Oh yeah? You can count on me.

I'll get an old lady too.

- I'm your pal. - He's messing with me.

Don't get so upset...

Giuseppe, yes... how are you my brother? It's me Genaro.

I know it's late. I just need a small favor...

Get me a job in the hotel.

Whatever, as a doorman, waiter, aerobic instructor...

I'm in a bit of jam here, and need help.

I wouldn't call you if it wasn't...

Just weekends are fine.

I can't leave mom by herself. You know her.

Sure... Have I ever bothered you for anything?

I borrowed three grand from you just to help a friend.

Yes.

Of course, whatever...

Okay, I'm interested, I'm interested.

Trust me. I won't let you down.

Punctual.

Don't worry.

Listen...

Are there American women in the hotel?

Hello.

Hello?

Well, don't leave mom by herself in the grocery store.

Change the bottles at 3:00am.

Beef patties arrive at 7:30 am, so open at seven on the dot.

Don't play music in the grocery store.

Close at 11:00 pm and don't give credit to jean factory workers. They don't pay.

And be careful with the Dominican salami.

Leave that in our hands. We're in charge.

That's why I worry, I know my people.

Now that you got yourself into this, Don't go waste your time in the hotel.

Get an American, not a German, Australian, or French, they got no hips and no money.

It's a Gringa... and old.

The older she is the better the business.

Get her old, but with money.

If she's broke, I'd rather keep Helena.

You know where they are, at the beach sipping on drinks, laying on beach chairs.

- Chair long... - Same thing...

Laying there with their bare breasts...

And with their cula leg...

- Quarter leg... - Same thing.

With their cula leg inside their butts... mad tight... hard...

Dark skinned...

Don't get distracted. You'll see gringas right away...

Fluffy, cellulites, tits, belly button, tits...

White as milk, you'll see.

Enough. Just don't leave my mom by herself.

Movies on sale, "Feast of the Goat", "Sanky Panky".

- That's not even out! - No bootlegs please...

- Pirates are cleaning up... - Here, take Juana...

Are you nuts?

Want to get arrested again?

- Guys don't leave mom by herself in the store. - Zero mom alone.

- Don't play music in the store. - Zero music in the store.

- Careful with the Dominican salami. - Stop that already!

See you.

Alright Genaro. You know you'll get those gringas.

All the red heads are yours...

All of them, you're my disciple Genaro... Remember you are the shit!

Genaro, Genaro, Genaro...

He won't even manage to get the housekeeping ladies...

He won't get a thing... but we'll get our asses drunk this weekend.

Wave and smile.

Well, here I am.

Mr. Giuseppe please.

Who's looking for him?

His friend Genaro.

Just a moment.

Mr. Giuseppe... a man who calls himself Genaro.

I don't call myself Genaro. It is my name.

That's his name.

He'll be right over sir.

That's a married woman.

Giuseppe, my brother, you don't age! How are you?

Specially that one isn't for you.

I'm not here for that. How's this little joint?

Come with me.

Jesus, I didn't know this was so big. Look at that...

Where are these tourists from Giuseppe?

All over, Italy, France, Australia, England, the USA.

USA? Now we're talking. Them people are my friends.

For their buildings, their language...

Smart people, they know English from birth.

And specially their women.

Wait... It's prohibited for employees to have relationships with the guests.

What?

So, tourists come over to drink coconut water and hit the beach?

So it's prohibited?

No. One has to follow hotel rules, even myself.

Alright then, you're the director, the main man...

I am. Look, over there they'll tell you what to do.

Don't let me down Genaro, alright?

Wait. Thanks Giuseppe, you're doing me a big favor.

You're welcome. That's what friends are for.

I deserve this for not paying Giuseppe his money.

Boy careful with that ball.

Let's go to the basket!

Giuseppe!

Giuseppe, we're friends, don't do this to me.

The kids are mutants, they're killing me.

You said a job, not a torture.

It's one of the best jobs in the hotel. What are you complaining about?

What do you mean? Just look at me Giuseppe, look, look...

This is a joke.

Imagine, back home saying... I work as a chicken in a hotel.

Can you imagine, Carlitos or Chelo or someone that knows me in the hotel?

Nobody knows you here.

Besides, it's a job that leaves lots of free time.

It's what you want right?

Sure. I'm in a chicken suit.

Americans don't care about that.

Besides, that's your luck, be dressed as a chick.

You think?

Of course Genaro. Don't you how curious women are?

I don't know.

For Gods sake Genaro.

How can I attract anyone with this chicken suit on?

The wrapping is not important, it's what's inside.

With this wrapping, nobody would want the candy.

It's what's available, take it or leave it.

Alright, I'll take it, can't go home empty handed.

Hello baby, where are you going with that body?

Can't you hear me, come here?

Giuseppe can say whatever he wants. I won't get nowhere with this chicken suit.

Women come here.

I'm here to help you.

You have landed in paradise.

You should've told me, I would've brought my tractor trailer.

Are you moving here or something?

Let's go, let's get the party started!

Party, party baby!

Party!

Party!

Are we going to party?

A lechosa smoothie...

We don't have that, we have papaya!

Forget it, it gives me acid reflux. Shot of rum instead to warm me up.

I'm from Moca.

You mean from here?

Sure.

God dam.

Excuse me.

How long have you been in this business?

I thought you didn't like to talk.

Just a question. You either answer it or not.

Alright, alright...

I've been in the business for two years and two months...

Two years?

So I have to take two years of this? With this heat and this hair?

How come Miguelito did it in just a weekend?

Is this so hard?

No, one always manages.

What are you looking for?

I don't know... you just discouraged me.

Someone like...

Well, something like that...

Alright, let's go then.

- Right now? - Sure let's go.

Alright.

Electric power rarely goes out here. Just four hours a day.

We even have a subway now. We've got a subway.

Look, that one doesn't look bad.

There's just one real baseball team here, the Licey.

The others are just a bunch of amateur boys...

Look at that, look at that... baby!

Careful, she's a local.

That's why she looks like she does.

And the national bird here is the chicken.

They even won an election with the chicken butt...

You know the chicken butt?

See how a macho man works...

Wait, wait... hold it right there my man!

Let's respect each other...

Come over here.

It doesn't work this way, not like this.

We firemen can't step on each other's hoses.

I watched the American for a half hour and you want her too?

Come back in, nothing happened, come back...

This beach is full of women, but you want the one I checked out?

Beat it or I'll have Giuseppe throw your ass out.

Yes you do, yes you do.

Dam you, I'll slap you.

Stop it my brother. This woman is mine.

No McGuire, no Sammy Sosa...

Besides, what's baseball got to do with it?

- That's my woman. - Stop, listen...

Hold on. I can handle this by myself.

That woman is mine, mine, don't you understand?

He's saying that's his wife.

Alright, let's not argue about two or three wives.

There are enough wives to around...

Alright, I'm sorry... Goodbye wife.

It's on the house.

Don't be nervous, he's not following you.

Who would've thought he was American? I thought they were all white.

I would've beaten him up if you didn't butt in.

His English kind of confused me. It wasn't all that...

- I'm sorry. - Don't worry. I'm not cut out for this.

No one is.

Change that mug. It doesn't matter.

You're right. The first one is just a test.

Watch this man working. Genaro is coming...

It's always hard in the beginning.

They're just looking for pleasure...

To spend a few days with a dark skinned guy who shows them a good time.

Take a few pictures with their friends, to impress them...

That's all.

If I've seen you, I won't remember you.

The ones who fall in love and take you back with them.

They don't exist anymore.

But one must insist.

And one must survive.

You see.

Let's keep on surviving...

Hold it a minute.

Alright, here we are.

Be careful madam, don't trip.

Sure. Check in.

We're here to serve you. Is this your luggage?

Fine, I'll take them for you. Just these?

I'll be right back.

How may I help you?

Well, just bringing some aunts who'll spend a few days here.

Aren't you playground chicken?

What? I can't have an aunt like that just because I wear a chicken suit?

Beat it, go.

Help me out here.

If you help me with the American, I'm made.

They won't see me back home, just in pictures walking in the snow.

Help me and I'll take care of you. Help me.

Alright, let me see what I can do.

That's right.

It's all fine, come this way.

This way. That's it, that's it.

Well as I said, best room in the hotel, with a beach view.

Yes sir. The three best rooms in the hotel. Mister?

Genaro, and don't call me mister, just Don Genaro.

The manager, the director.

Now you know.

All you need.

Just call me through him.

Do you believe in destiny?

Maybe not, cause you Americans are non believers.

But I do.

I'm the man of your dreams.

This beach would be just swamp if you weren't here.

I'm a castaway drowning in my desire to have you.

Birds would have a sore throat if you weren't here with me.

It would be to have all this, in our home, with our white and black kids, like me.

Playing in the yard with a Dalmatian.

Black and white, to match with the kids.

We were born for each other.

We're like Batman and Robin.

Beauty and the beast.

Pinky and the brain.

Ortega and Gasset.

So?

One doesn't make it that quick my friend.

I didn't think it would so difficult.

This joint is full of horny old ladies...

What do you want? They got to have fun.

Sure. They parade themselves around without a care in the world.

I did see a young woman who just arrived today.

So beautiful and gorgeous, blue eyed...

So pretty, she knows no Spanish, but that's okay...

Is she a blonde?

- Straight short hair? - Yes, straight short hair.

- White? - White as milk.

- Looks American? - Yes, if not, then she's close to that.

And walks around with two women in their forties?

It looks like they're related...

Behind you...

There they are, look at her, look at her...

I would marry her with my eyes closed.

Open your eyes.

They spend their lives savings to spend two weeks here.

I can't believe a woman like comes here broke.

She needs high maintenance.

In her face you could see she never had sleepless nights, or a day with no food.

She's gotta be richer than me.

Sure, if you put it that way.

What? What are you thinking?

What are you looking at?

- What are you starring at? What's the matter? - You're my man. Help me.

- What? - I told them I was the director.

- You got some guts. - Give it here. I'll bring it right back.

What you mean director? Come here. Come here.

Hello my lovelies, this is a beautiful night.

I'll get you a table, wait right there.

Put down a banana. Scratch the beer, just the banana...

Daiquiri, no beer...

Put down a Screwdriver, the beer's out.

Rum, water...

Banana Caribbean, no beer...

Oh my God with ice...

Alright, beer then...

He's coming. He went to get us the drinks.

Why are you sad?

Let's change that sad face.

Let's look at the stars.

You two wait for the drinks.

You should start drinking.

Here I am, here I am...

Alright, since we can't understand each other, let's drink at least.

Now you understand.

Let's toast to happiness, and the American consulate

Asking God to send me a little angel to get me out poverty.

And to you, so he may send you a dark skinned stud, who'll show you a good time.

Now.

Guys can't you go bother someone else?

Beat it.

She's deaf and dumb and I'm an evangelical. She can't hear you. Beat it.

Where did we stop? The kiss, I mean the desire...

Let's see.

That's it.

Now or never Genaro.

No, my people stop that...

Sorry, sit down; I'll take care of it.

Sorry, it's alright baby... don't worry.

Stop it.

Is this a conspiracy? Who's sending you? Get out of here!

Don't get like this, just because I tried to...

Oh my God, what happened? Look...

Which of you three I got to kill, so you go away?

Beat it.

Things are not that complex.

We're in the global village; everyone's got a computer baby.

We're happy go lucky people.

Beautiful, young, we've got our whole life ahead of us.

Sure, yours is more comfortable than mine, but we're about to take care of that.

If I knew you would get like this, I wouldn't have tried it.

Sure, you thought you were going to get poisoned if you gave me a kiss.

Look, I know I'm not good looking...

Don't look at the cover, listen to the CD and see how much mambo I got inside me.

She's been crying all by herself.

God, stop it. Just give me an American and I won't bother you again.

Carlito!

- Carlito, telephone. - What?

- The telephone man. - What?

- Telephone. - Oh, the phone.

People! The call we've been waiting for!

To the count of three.

One, two and three.

Hello.

Who's this at this hour?

It's you Genaro my brother. What's doing?

We were asleep. What's up? How are you?

Here's slow and boring you know.

The old ladies buy their salami by the slice and then leave.

Everything is fine.

Tell me about you.

You don't say! How's that possible?

What a pity. You're not coming here now right?

No, alright. I just wanted to know, to pick up at the station.

Stay there man. Resting, like a little vacation.

Don't kid around, that's too far.

No, what if her friend looks like a toad.

I said so because I know you.

American, if it's like then sure.

She isn't German, alright then.

Is there one for Carlito?

Yes. Alright then.

Is there a three for one special on American girls or something?

If she's American that's good enough. No problem.

We'll tidy up the store for your mom and we'll see you there.

Oh my God.

Get ready. Genaro got us two American women, and we're out.

Where's Genaro's book? I want to learn the hello baby.

That's what I'm talking about.

I told him when he was going there, Genaro, Genaro...

Now what?

Genaro, a couple of Americans?

Genaro goes for anything, I know him.

Listen up. A gift like that is good enough.

The fact that she's American is good enough for me.

So pack up your things and let's go to Genaro!

People, let's party!

This chicken is fried already.

The thing is that we're organizing the chicken day.

That's it.

The employees then encourage guests to eat chicken.

Hence, the chicken suit.

Do you like it?

That's the word I couldn't say.

So you like to see me as a chicken, right?

So I got to keep on organizing the chicken day.

Don't be surprise if you see me everyday with this on.

Sure, it's not so hot. The outfit is cool.

Don't worry; I'll be taking care of chicken day...

Bye, see at the beach.

What do you want?

Things are improving right?

Not at all. Not at all.

When it's not the guitar trio, it's a Mengue trio.

- Lf not that then is her aunts. - But she kissed you.

Sure, that was no kiss. I kiss my mom like that.

Why don't you ask her to dinner or a show?

A show, a show.

I'm giving a show right here instead with this chicken outfit.

Thanks to Giuseppe. But I'll get him back.

You frighten me when you say that.

Are you afraid of this sweaty chicken?

Take care, let me keep on working.

Listen up worms, your chicken is here.

No, I can't believe it. I can't believe it.

Henry.

Henry my man. What are you doing here?

Oh yeah, you're here for the concert on Altos de Chavon!

That's great. I won't miss it.

You've grown so much.

I'm Genaro, Doña Fefa's son.

You won't recognize me with this on... Excuse me.

Don't worry black. Go. Down faithful, down.

So how the hell are you?

I need a little favor.

What is it you want? A CD, an autograph?

Don't need a CD, got them all.

It's five in the morning... Aventura...

You guys sing it so nice...

All I want is the following.

Excuse me a moment. It's alright.

- I hope we make it. - Well.

My truck El Tremendo can't go farther...

Stop the truck. Stop the truck, this is it. This is it.

- Hold it. Is it here? - Yes it is.

Now we're talking.

It was about time. Look how pretty.

- My Tremendo, my truck. - Hold him.

- Easy. - Alright. Alright then.

Be still.

About time. Stay right there.

Things are about to get better here.

Park El Tremendo for me.

- Hello. - Welcome. You must be Genaro's friends.

You mean Don Genaro.

Did you prepare our suites?

- Please. - Sure, sure.

- Come on, they're waiting for you... - No welcome drinks?

Genaro, are you sure your friends are good for this job?

It doesn't look good.

Calm down Giuseppe, those boys are professionals.