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The photoshoot will be after the premiere.

No, she hasn't decided on a designer yet.

-Are you okay? -I want a solution.

-Why didn't you tell me? -What?

They distracted me a lot.

Well, they are students...

Yes, but they're your students, not mine.

-Let me see. -No.

-Watch out, it could get infected. -Slowly.

Okay.

Here's one too.

Stop.

You acted so well, so well.

I don't know.

I want to come in after the lights. Why do you make me wait there?

-Just enter after the lights. -You tell me that and then make me wait.

You're mean.

You're mean.

Yes.

-Do you know him? -No.

Today is the first time he's danced in many years.

How lovely.

-You can't smoke here. -Really?

-Yes. -Where do I smoke, then?

-Its' not my problem. -It's medicinal.

The director asked me to.

Look, she signed all the autographs the director asked her.

And she just came out of one of her two performances today.

-Did you see the play? -No.

Well, it's a lot of effort. We're very tired.

-You have to come with me. -We're not bothering anyone.

And no one would have found out if you hadn't followed us here.

I'm just looking after the place.

Just that, right?

Looking after what? I didn't even see a plant.

-I need security. -We're leaving.

-Leave me. -No, they aren't here.

-Look. -I'm alone here.

We are leaving, okay?

Let’s not make a fuss over a joint, we're done after today.

Don't call the cops.

It's a shame you have that nosy guy worrying about if we smoke...

-Let's get coffee. -I'm not going to have coffee with you.

I've talked to your assistant about this several times.

-I'll talk to you another time. -We're not going to talk to you.

Look, things are different here.

You hired a crazy woman.

Now take responsibility, respect me,

and stop sending thugs after me.

-I'm not sending them to you. -That's enough.

-Let's go, it's the last show. -The rules here are different.

I don't give a damn about the rules of coexistence here.

Thank you.

-I'm sorry. -Please, take a picture with me.

Come on, people.

-Thank you. -That's great.

You did great.

I'm from Sierras, like you.

Hey, do you remember me?

-Do you remember him? -Hey.

We don't remember who we burned last year.

Well, I know you, but you don't know me.

-Hey. -How are you?

I'm fine.

Our favorite guy, back with what you promised?

I just got off work here, I didn't bring anything.

But someone was going to bring it.

You didn't tell me anything.

But it was kind of implied.

-What do we do now? -Cry.

No.

Hey, is all this a ritual?

The mezcal thing?

No, the burning people thing.

Every birthday, we burn the effigy of a fascist,

like Franco, like Mussolini...

Like they did with the witches?

You're so annoying.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

I'm fine. I'm just a little...

A little embarrassed, but I'm fine, thanks.

Don't say you're fine, you just hit the glass really hard.

No, I'm fine.

How embarrassing.

A gift from our friends.

-No, I don't want that. -Why not?

I asked them to bring me something to cheer me up a bit.

Like what?

-What could it be? -This?

-No. -This will certainly cheer you up.

No, how can I trust a stranger?

No, no.

Trust me.

Thank you.

All good?

-We need to drink water. -Water.

What about your date?

He's kissing an old man.

No way. He's older than you?

Yes. He said I'm boring.

-No. -That's why he cheats on me.

Besides, he doesn't like the girls.

-Then why did he come? -That's what I'm wondering.

And where in Mexico are you from?

I'm from Mexico City. I'm a chilango.

What made you stay?

The men.

Let me see if I heard that right.

Did Argentine gays make you stay in this country?

I can't believe it.

-Did you know I saw you in a play? -No, no.

-I loved it. -No, have mercy on me.

Alright.

Which theater was it?

It was at the city theater.

At the Esperanza y Dispuesto, the one downtown.

-It was very good. -Indeed.

You were fabulous.

-You drove me crazy. -Did I drive you crazy?

With what?

With you.

The old man is gone now.

It's my turn.

Hey!

I am...

I'm kinda nervous.

What's wrong, then?

Do you want me to leave?

You can leave.

You can stay. You can do whatever you want.

What do you want?

I want...

-Do they do this in Mexico? -I want to stay.

-Did you learn to do it in Mexico? -I want to stay.

Really?

Do you like it?

Do you like the way I fuck you?

I just hope she's dressed. If she's not, I'm going to want to kill myself.

Good, she's dressed.

What are they doing?

What are you doing, madam?

-Mom! -Hi. My dear daughter.

Why are you jumping like that? What happened?

-Hi. -Hello.

Nice to meet you.

-You didn't tell me he was so handsome. -Yes, he is.

-Charming. -Thank you.

-But I can make him sad in a second. -Really?

-No, please. -It's true.

-We don't need to talk about that. -Sing it with me.

I'm so far away From the place I was born

Enough, I'm going to cry.

A weird nostalgia takes control over me

Now I can see how upset I am Like autumn leaves

-Are you going to cry? -Yes.

I wanted so much to cry

Yes, I will cry

Look.

His eyes fill with tears.

She's an Aquarius.

She's quite different from Virgo.

Virgos enjoy moderation, routine, and are also disciplined.

Square.

Now you can say something horrible about me.

Do you know I dreamt of her before I got pregnant?

I dreamt that I gave birth on a road at night...

to a very small black little fox.

Please, mom, stop.

And how did you know that little fox was her?

I just knew.

By the shape of my belly, they said it was a girl.

But I didn't want a girl, I wanted to have a boy.

Men suffer less, even if they don't want to admit it.

We play dumb, that's all.

If you're going to make a scene, I'll take him for a walk.

No, I will not make a fuss, I swear.

Looks like it.

When she was born, she was a cute baby.

But as time went by, I could see that she wasn't like the others.

And then, my boy started to steal my dresses.

And one day, my old son didn't exist anymore.

As she kept transforming, I hoped that her dad would stop her.

He was more conservative then. Do you know him?

No, not yet.

Now it's your turn.

Don't you want us to talk a bit about you?

No, I'd rather talk about you.

It was a scandal in our town.

Her father's family denied her.

They wanted to expel her from school. I didn't know what to do.

Later we found out that she was working as a prostitute in a hotel,

and I haven't been able to sleep since then.

Always with my heart in my mouth, always afraid.

I was worried about her, but I was also afraid of her.

-Afraid of me? -Yes.

-Come on. -Everyone says we look a lot alike.

But no. She's just like her father.

-You're so selfish. -Yes, I am.

-You're just like your father. -Yes, I'm just like him.

Slowly.

Slowly.

Yes.

Yes.

-Auntie! -What are you doing with those beers?

Come here, baby.

You are so lovely, honey.

That's how I wanted to grab you, you crazy old man.

-Back off. -Hey, hug your daughter.

Back off, I'm all sweaty, you know.

-Hey. -Hi.

Auntie, we're harvesting. Do you want to see?

-Yes, I want to see. -No, not now.

Leave her alone.

-Hi. -Go with your grandfather.

Cheers.

What is this man doing stuck here?

-Do you want one? -Thanks.

You won't have it this time.

Come on, let's go.

What's going on?

Son of a bitch!

Do you want to frighten me with this, fool?

Did you forget I'm well trained?

-Well trained? -I have to work out to do my job.

-What job? -I smile.

Bring it on.

-Hey, don't forget I can strike you. -You can't beat a woman.

You had your guard down again.

-Bring it on, baby. -Beautiful.

You can't push me. You aren't so strong.

-Go away. -Hey.

Back off. How many times a week do you work out?

-Everyday. -Me too.

-Really? -Yeah.

Try to move me. Let's see.

And I am moving you.

Look at me. Bring it on.

Slowly.

Do you want me to hit you harder?

-Is that what you want? -Hit me.

Hit me.

Look, you can't beat me at anything.

You and your dad like to lie to yourselves.

-Your dad. -Your dad.

-Your dad. -Just a minute.

-Who is calling? -Hey!

Give me the cellphone.

Look at this.

-Where is its mom? -We had to slaughter her.

How cute. Poor thing.

I hid them so the girl wouldn't get attached.

-An orphan. -Yes.

-Take it. -No, it creeps me out.

-Come on. -It creeps me out.

-It's alive. -Yes, it's alive.

Is that a guy?

Who is? Is he famous?

He's a lawyer.

And Mexican.

And is he rich?

More than you?

Why don't you take it?

He's in my mom's house, okay?

Why didn't you bring him?

-Are you ashamed of us? -Yes.

I won't bring him yet.

Is he handsome?

-More than me? -Stop.

You're not handsome.

Stop it.

I sent the money for the enrolment and for other expenses, okay?

Faster!

Faster!

You're gonna kill this poor old man.

Let's go!

I'll wait outside. It's gonna be fast.

-What do you think? -It's beautiful.

We're late, girls.

I made a reservation for dinner at your favorite place.

They want me to manage the place.

It'd be a different play.

In the main hall. We can do whatever we want.

Really?

Which one?

Pasífae.

I introduced you to that work.

They loved the idea.

Trust me.

It's a huge gamble, in a huge hall.

I do want to keep working with you.

The problem is...

you're not a reliable person.

And I'm too old to play Pasífae.

You aren't old.

They want us both in the play.

Don't leave me alone, please.

They don't want us both.

This is not true. They want me.

And you are taking advantage of that because you're an opportunist.

And what am I supposed to do for you to renew the contract?

I'm never going to work in this place again.

They’ll make you a big offer.

-I need to go to dinner. -Okay.

Think about it. It can be good for us both.

Fuck.

Fuck.

Bye bye.

So?

-It was too small. -Small?

To me, it seems huge. Large.

-It's comfortable. -It can be comfortable, but it's ugly.

Don't you like it?

-I just don't like how it looks here. -Really?

Yes, it's just...

It's uncomfortable to look at. The red on it is too vivid.

And what would you have put?

I don't know, something more...

A Chesterfield, even a chiffonier.

It was so clear.

I knew you would say that.

But why?

Because when I bought it, I thought:

"I should’ve put in a chiffonier, I should’ve put in a Chesterfield."

What did you like about it?

I got it at an auction.

I can't believe it.

I can't believe it.

I thought, you know, it was a trade.

Don't be rude.

It came from the other hemisphere. It belonged to a famous writer.

But you don't read.

It's comfortable.

It can seat three...

four...

Much better.

We can move the tables closer, if you want.

Do you think that would be better?

I think so.

I'm worried about the time.

And those little boxes?

Well, a friend sent them to me.

-From where? -From his winery.

-Do you want to drink? -Yes.

For sure.

Let's drink.

Put those there.

That way, when they come, everything will be in place.

Thanks.

Go on.

All right, who's next?

We, her friends.

If you marry one, you marry all of us.

Hey.

I didn't see this throwback of yours, okay?

What are you doing?

-We are just dancing. Take it easy. -You disgust me.

So you are a fag, after all?

-Chill, baby. -No, I won't chill.

-What is the problem with that? -There are a lot of problems.

-Back off, bitch! -Hey, shut up!

Hey, baby!

Stop.

I'm gonna smack you down. Who do you think you are?

-Stop! -Shut up!

Let me go! I'm the victim here.

-Shut up! -Idiot.

-I'm gonna kill you. -You're a bitch!

I'm gonna kill you.

-Stop! -I'm gonna kill you.

And you? With these fucking people.

Is this what you want to turn into?

You fucking snob.

Look, you're a Judas.

You fucking snob.

-I love you. -No.

-I love you. -No, please.

Not here, please.

This is not the place.

Hey. You shouldn't care about what she said.

She didn't mean it.

This party is going to cost you.

Well, I live in the country.

I have animals, I ride horses.

I do everything related to planting.

With the shovel, the pickaxe.

I like walking in the mountains.

It's just once.

I spend the night by the river and bathe in it.

In the morning, I can see...

Stop.

We're like two peas in a pod, baby.

I'm the pod, fool.

Yes, but don't go up first.

Hey, go to hell.

No, please.

Stop.

-I can't get up. -Give me your hand.

We can see it, friend.

I like to hike in the mountains.

I like going to the cliffs.

Sometimes I am made of clay.

Sometimes I am made of stone.

Continue, coplera.

Is she her mom?

Yes, but I can't give more information.

So, how are you?

-Fine. -Are you sure about this?

Yes, we are quite sure.

And you?

Excuse me, what?

How are you feeling?

-Right now? -Yes.

Me?

Good.

So, we're gonna start the next phase.

We're also gonna start a different approach.

So, you need to be sure.

You need to be sure, all right?

Look, we are absolutely sure.

That's why we got this far.

-Right? -Yeah.

That's right.

Well, shall we get it started, then?

Yes.

Just one more thing, how much time will it take to...

add our surnames?

That depends, sometimes it's faster, usually about a year,

or one year and half if everything goes well.

-Can it vary? -Yes.

Got it.

What's wrong?

I don't know what's happening.

Thank you.

Thank you for...

Thank you for...

Thank you for holding on.

I just don't know what's wrong with me.

Look, hear me out.

Look...

We're still a couple. You know that, right?

-Yeah. -Really?

Great.

What do you want to do?

Do you want us to leave? Do you want us to go home?

-No. -No?

-Let's go. -Hey, listen to me.

We didn't sign anything.

We don't have to do anything.

If you want, we can book a ticket tomorrow.

We'll go to the beach we like best.

And we'll think about it for as long as we need to, okay?

That face...

is it real?

That face...

That face tells me "yes".

That face tells me "yes".

-Hi. -Hello.

Hi.

We were really looking forward to meeting you.

Well, so was he.

Last night he couldn't sleep like he does every night.

Go. Sit down.

I also like to sleep like a log. Take it well, right?

Do you want to eat?

Because we brought a little bit of everything.

-Hey, sweet, savoury. -So, you can eat whatever you want.

Everything is delicious.

Do you like chocolate?

-Can you...? -Yes, of course.

-Thanks. -You're welcome.

Thank you very much. Everything is delicious.

Well, if we don't eat it now, we can share it with our friends,

because today we're celebrating two birthdays.

-We're going to see a movie later. -Really?

What movie are you going to see?

The Karate Kid.

Wax on, wax off.

Tell him in Spanish, so he can understand.

-How was it? -Don't pretend.

Mexicans and their anglicisms. It was cleaning and waxing.

They haven't seen it yet.

Sorry.

It's delicious.

Did you know she's an actress?

A well-known and very good actress.

And he's a painter and illustrator, so...

They can know you better, right?

If you keep eating like that, there won't be any leftovers.

Thanks.

Here.

-Really? -Yes.

-Do you want water? -No.

Sorry, when I get nervous I start eating.

Doesn't that happen to you?

It happens to me.

I'm sorry.

No. I'm so embarrassed.

I'm fine now.

-Chocolate milk? -Cheers.

-Can't it be with anything else? -No.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

-No. -Water...

Water.

Water.

Water.

Do you like to work with him?

Right?

You do like it.

You want a bull to ride you.

I always want a bull to ride me.

Can I say something to you?

I can picture you riding a bull more than...

being directed by the trendy trans director,

playing an old cross-dressing mother in an independent theater.

Don’t you think it's a bit vulgar?

The bull one is too much work for only four nights.

Yeah, but they pay well.

I didn't ask for any advice about that.

It bothers you that I make more money than you.

Where did you get the idea that you make more than me? You don't.

The press published big headlines calling me a transvestite mom.

What will the play be called?

Possibly The Day of Cruelty. This is the latest version.

It's much better than the one I sent you.

This one should be called The Giant. The Day of Cruelty doesn't fit well.

We can change the title, if you want.

No, I don't have anything to think about.

Read the first five pages and we'll talk about it again.

You know what?

I don't think I should do this play.

Play Mariela. It would put you somewhere else.

Really? And where am I now?

As an actress,

no offense, I love what you've been doing.

But you're here.

Do you know how many seats there are here?

There are 1278.

The whole season is sold out, and I haven't rehearsed once.

I can't do your play.

But I'll give you the phone number of a trans friend who can,

who is also an actress, she's very good,

and she's the person you need to do your play.

-No, no. -Hey.

No, that's mine.

-Buy yourself another one tomorrow. -You can buy another one tomorrow.

You have to buy me another one, that one is mine.

-Did I exaggerate? -No.

-Are you sure? -Yes, very.

Let's see this, let's see this.

This is very good. This is very good.

You look very handsome.

-Are you okay? -Just tired.

Are you sure?

I have to rehearse very early tomorrow, and I have to take care of my throat.

And I know

a very serious, very responsible lawyer

who hasn't been hanging out with his gay friends for a long time.

But we could also have a good time.

-We could have fun, you and me. -Yes.

You can go and have fun.

-You can go and have fun. -Smart girl.

Bye bye.

-Hey, baby. -What are you doing?

-I'm so busy. -Yeah, I see.

-We'll talk later. -Okay.

What's going on here?

What is that?

-Something we love. -I want it.

But how dare you come dressed like that?

It's getting harder to get in here. They wouldn't let me in just now.

-And do you know the reason? -No.

Because you're a snob.

Two drinks.

-And did you give birth? -No.

-Are you ready? -Don't say anything.

I'm two months pregnant, and I could still lose it.

You must be kidding. And the father?

The father is out. Thank you.

-But he's cuter than ever. -And more of a fag than ever, right?

My poor husband.

-My husband. -You're so rude.

Do you miss it?

-Look how bad you want it. -No.

-Do you want it? -No.

-Are you up for it? -No.

-No, I'm just missing it. -Yeah.

-No. -I know you.

You're missing something, that's why you came here.

-I swear I'm not. -Really?

-Did you come here for a snack? -Yes.

Make a sandwich, the girl likes it.

Sorry, don't be scared.

I came with him because...

he was drunk and I didn't want him to drive like that.

He's been asleep for a while.

-But did something happen to him? -No, he's fine.

But I didn't want to leave him alone.

How was it?

I missed my chance.

-Can I take this out for you? -Yes.

-Shall I continue? -Yes, go on.

Yes.

-Shall I continue? -Yes.

Come here.

Yes.

It's so good.

Yes.

I'm about to come.

I love it.

Slowly.

It's so good.

That's so good.

Why did you behave like that?

Why did you behave like that with me?

Why did you behave like that?

-Yes. -Do you like it?

It's my turn.

Fine.

Like that.

Could we see the house?

Of course. The room will be finished painting next week.

-Next week, right? -Yes, next week.

-Would you like anything else? -No, thank you very much.

Well, I want a gin and tonic later.

Can I do the guided tour?

-Yes? -Shall we go?

-Please. -Perfect.

-Are you sure you don't want a drink? -No, thanks.

You're very kind.

Let's do this, it's the last thing that's left.

-Great. -Are you used to signing?

-I spend all day signing. -Yes, at the bottom.

Let's move on. There it is.

Perfect.

And you're an actress, and your husband?

A lawyer, didn't you see how boring he is?

May I check your bedroom?

Sure, go ahead.

Do you like the house?

What is a transvestite?

The boys at the home say it, and I don't know what it means.

We can talk about it another time.

No, I want to know now.

Now?

Now, well, a transvestite is...

a woman who has a penis.

Sorry, are you uncomfortable?

A little, and you?

Very, very uncomfortable.

Where would his room be?

Okay, done.

For me, that's enough.

Now, I would like to ask you a few questions.

-To me? -Yes.

Yes, sure.

Great.

-Excuse me. -This way.

Why can't I stay from today on?

We're almost there.

I'm tired of these visits.

These processes are very long.

We didn't know they would take so long.

What if I don't come back?

You don't have to worry about that because, no matter what,

you're going to live with us.

You can't promise that.

Yes, I can promise you that.

I can promise you that.

Ma'am, they're looking for you.

-I'm not sure about this. -What?

Look, I don't know...

That far?

They can't stay locked in. What's going on?

It's open now.

Here.

You didn't understand what you said.

Come on, text.

I want you to lick my body. I want your tongue in...

Sorry. I want you to lick my whole body.

I want you to lick my body.

I want you to stick your tongue in everything you want.

Don't scare him.

Sorry.

-Text! -I want you to lick my whole body.

I want you to stick your tongue in everything you want.

Deep down, I don't feel like what I'm going to do is wrong.

Why should it be?

Scream.

Scream, damn it.

Move.

Move.

Open it for me.

Move.

Open it for me.

Ask me to make you a child.

-Ask me. -Not yet.

Go ahead.

-Ask me to make you a child. -Harder.

Ask me to make you a child.

Get me pregnant.

Yes.

Get me pregnant.

Do you remember me?

Go, kill him!

Get him!

Come here!

Get that fag, come on!

No, please.

Kill him!

Kill that fag!

Go to the neighborhood and ask who Mariela Muñoz is.

They'll tell you.

It's that fat woman over there. The one with a bunch of kids.

That's the truth, ladies and gentlemen.

And I pay for that truth with my life.

With my blood and with my body.

Because it is the truth of tenderness.

My name is...

Mariela Muñoz.

Tarot reader...

transgender.

The giant.

Capricorn.

Mother of twenty-two children.

Mercedes.

Yolanda.

Enrique.

Juan Carlos.

Omar.

Rosa.

Luciano.

Leonardo.

Mayra.

Bravo!

Would you like something to eat?

No, I'm not hungry.

Shall we talk about the marvel we just saw?

Because it's worth it, right?

Look ahead when you drive.

I was worried that she was too fat for the role.

She was fine.

Look, she was pretty fine.

Yes, indeed. Everything was great.

The play was fine, the script was fine.

The dress she was wearing was fine...

Even the audience was good.

She was fine, really fine.

She was great, you know.

She was levitating, how amazing.

You gave me bad advice.

What are you talking about?

You told me not to do the play.

And now you're showering it with praise, as if it were the best play ever.

It wasn't like that.

And you know what's worst? That I can't blame you for anything,

that I have to take responsibility myself.

I'm the one who consults you, who asks you questions.

Thinking that all this time,

you haven’t taken a single second to think

who’s the person sleeping next to you.

But you gave me a thousand reasons why you didn't want to do it.

You told me about it was cliché, you told me you were tired,

you told me you didn't want to do independent theater again,

that the director was irresponsible and opportunistic.

When did I ever mention anything about clichés?

When I listen to you, it sounds like I'm talking to an AI.

And you sound like a bundle of nerves.

How can I not be a bundle of nerves when you talk as if you were in court!

Talk to me like I'm your partner!

I know where this is going, and I'm not going to fall for it.

We're not going to argue, you know.

Park wherever you can. Because I'm going home alone.

We're in the middle of a bridge, I can't do that.

-Brake. -Keep your ego in check!

Keep it!

Why you went into the room with the boy and locked yourself in?

You know you did wrong, right? You did very wrong.

You fucked up really bad, you know.

Is that what you're gonna complain about?

Is that what you're gonna complain about?

I was just trying to get to know the boy who's going to be our son.

Stop the car! Brake!

Sorry.

it was a rough day here today.

Well...

Just two more quick questions and we're done.

Okay.

What do you think

she'll be like as a mother?

I think she'll be a...

a mother who plays.

I think she's going to be a mother who...

will create an atmosphere where they can laugh and have fun.

Do you really think I'm going to be like that?

So, what are you going to be like?

As long as I don't look like my mom, I think that's fine.

She's awesome.

I don't know how she does it,

but everything works out for her.

And she's like a party.

Every day is like a party.

-Do I have to do the same thing as him? -Yes.

It's difficult to talk about someone as if they weren't there.

He...

He's very earnest.

He's very responsible.

And very boring too.

He's very careful.

He's like a house.

He's better than a house.

And what do you think that house will be like when the boy arrives?

Welcome.

Where is your son?

He's in his room watching a movie with headphones on.

-Really? -He won't hear anything.

-Has he done his homework? -He did it.

He came back from school and did it.

-Did he take his medication? -No.

-Hasn't he taken it yet? -Please, don't blame me.

My bad.

What is this?

It's a little bird that flew in through the window.

-And why did you put it here? -So it would be warm.

Really?

What's that?

We have to celebrate, the studio won.

There's good news. This is good news.

I'm grown up, mom, you don't need to do that.

Sorry, I forgot you're grown up.

Wait, I'll get you some water.

Hey, take that out for a minute so we can talk.

-Why did you paint all the windows? -Because I was bored.

And why did you use my paint with all the paint we bought you?

Because they were good.

Because they were good, look at that.

And now who's going to replace my paint?

Hey.

Do you want to go see your grandparents?

She's the one who doesn't want to.

That's not true, I do want to go.

Where did you get that from?

Okay, go away, I want to watch my movie.

Let's go.

Scoot?

Did you miss me?

Yes, a lot.

Did you miss dad?

Yes, a lot, too.

More than me?

Look, you can't ask that.

-Did you pee yet? -Yes.

Yes, and you didn't flush the toilet, did you?

Do you think it's okay to come home after having sex, all marked up?

Would you like some more wine?

You're right.

-Yes, I'm right. -You're right.

Yeah, you're right.

I'm also right that you're the best cook.

-You're handling the spice better. -Yes, totally.

Did you notice I added a little more chili pepper?

Take this out.

-Take this out. -Okay.

-I love this one, let's keep this. -It's beautiful.

Yes, it's very good.

-Get that clown out of here. -Very nice.

-No, the drawing is very nice. -Take this out.

But I don't know if your cousin will like having a drawing of her aunt.

You know what? It's something very personal,

she's your mom, not hers.

When you give a gift, you have to be empathetic.

-Do you know what it means? -No.

Well, empathy...

is when you put yourself in the shoes of another person.

-Are you going to give it to her? -I'm going to give it anyway.

Okay.

Let's leave this in the kitchen and go get your backpack.

We already got your medicine.

And also your cousin's gift.

Hey, watch out!

The car hasn't stopped yet.

-Grandpa! -You're going to get burned.

Hello, little one.

Leave now.

Leave here just for a moment, because of the smoke.

Hi, dad.

Hello, honey.

You can smell it from the road today, it smells so good.

Hi, dad.

It still has a way to go. I'm taking it slow.

Yeah, sure.

Are you afraid?

Here, take this.

-Throw it straight into the fire. -How's it going?

-Are you okay? -Hey, bitch.

-I brought you this. -Thank you.

We brought wine. Do you need anything else?

What does he drink? Because I don't have any juice or soda.

I'll go buy some.

I'm going to buy some sodas.

-Did you have a good trip? -Can I go?

-No, you stay there. -Yes.

When are they going to open the bypass?

Look, they promise it every year, but nothing ever changes.

It never changes.

-What did I just tell you? -I want to go.

I want to walk alone for a while.

No.

-Why did you push me? -I wanna go.

What's wrong with you? Listen to me.

You treat me like that one more time and you'll see me angry.

I don't want you to keep coming.

Please, I can't take it anymore.

I don't want you to come here anymore.

-Stay with me. The truck is coming. -Okay.

-Wait until I'm off. -Hello.

How much is this junk? Did you say hello to your uncle?

-Hey. -Hi.

-How are you doing? -I'm fine.

-How is it going? -Good.

-Look, mom. -Can I lend you a hand?

Look, a drawing of my mom. -Beautiful.

-We'll hang it up later. -Look, it's the auntie.

Hello, Chinita. Almost there.

Is this aunt's?

Where did you come from?

Where's your happy wife?

If your husband didn't move his truck, I was going to beat him.

Really?

Stop now.

-Hello. -Hi.

-Do you want more, Dad? -No, thanks.

He doesn't eat salad. When did he eat salad?

-But he has to eat some vegetables too. -Just leave me with the meat.

Well, okay.

I'll leave you with the meat.

The house is very tidy, Dad. I love it.

I loved the garden, too.

There's not much to mess up either, right?

Somebody's cleaning for you, is that it?

Come on, don't talk nonsense.

-Where are the children? -I don't know where they are.

Are you okay?

That's enough. I don't want to get used to what I can't afford.

-Delicious. -Come on, that wine is cheap.

-It's going to cost an arm and a leg. -We can send you some bottles.

-No need. -So you can get used to it.

Careful, careful.

Honey, slow down.

You idiot! Look what you did.

Are you okay?

It's all right, we're just softies.

We are softies!

-What did I tell you? -What do you want me to do?

-The night's gonna be long. -Why me?

No, how scary. I didn't hear anything.

Did you record it? Did you take a photo?

What happened?

They stoned two prostitutes. Two blocks from home.

The neighbors found out they had AIDS. And they kicked them out.

Look.

-They broke all the windows. -Did you see that?

No, they...

They escaped through the backyard, so they weren't burned.

I have that too.

But they're adults and you aren't.

I have AIDS like my other mom. Will they throw stones at me too?

-No. -No, it's not like that.

Come with mommy.

-No. -Why are you saying that?

-How do I say it? -What a beautiful boy!

Do you remember the difference between AIDS and HIV?

No?

AIDS is the disease that affects you when you don't take your medication.

And HIV is a virus that one can have for a lifetime,

but if you take your medication, nothing happens.

Do you remember the results of the latest tests they did on you?

What did they say?

Un...?

Undetetec...

-What? -Undete...

Undetected.

Well done.

Well done.

You're a very smart boy.

Why don't you go play with your cousin in the yard?

What do you think? Let's go.

Come on, let's go.

Excellent.

Aren't you going to say anything?

Aren't you going to say anything either?

You realize what you just did, right?

-Are you serious? -Yes, I'm serious.

Did you forget that the boy is HIV-positive?

That's not right.

That's not right.

Don't get involved, this is between us.

Excuse me?

Don't get involved.

I have to be teaching you something all the time.

-It's not gonna happen again. -Don't tell me it's over!

Shall we eat together?

I need a weekend alone to study all this text.

But you're not alone on the weekends.

You're living in a house far away from the theater.

I don't understand why you want me to learn all this text now.

-Are you really asking me that? -Yes, I am.

At this point, you're asking me that?

I'm very tired.

Okay.

Okay.

Are you okay?

No, I hurt myself.

I'll get you some water.

What's going on?

I can't do it.

I can't do it, this is a failure.

Go ahead, speak.

I should never have agreed to do this play.

Go on, speak up.

I should never have said yes to you.

I did it to be with you.

Forgive me.

What?

-Look at me. -I can't take it anymore.

-I wanna go home. -It's incredible.

-What you're saying... -What's going on?

It's for you. They've been calling you throughout the rehearsal.

Leave us for a second.

Come on.

Give me the backpack.

-Are you going to tell me what happened? -No.

Why don't you trust me? Why did you fight?

I don't want the principal's version, I want yours.

Because they're fucking assholes.

Why do you talk like that, if you're a smart guy?

They showed me a video of you naked with a guy who wasn't dad.

Take your backpack.

You have to go take a bath. Can I see this?

Enough.

Do you know where the thermometer is?

-No. -I can't find it.

I'm going to check his eye, because if I don't,

it will get infected and cause complications.

Can you stay with him tomorrow?

-What? -Can you stay with your son tomorrow?

-Can you stay with him? -No, I can't.

Why not?

Because I'm doing a play.

My nostrils are flaring, see?

My chest swells up.

It widens like the sea before a storm.

The center of my body beats harder than my heart.

And your name?

Your name fills my mouth.

It's too big for my mouth.

It melts in there like a fruit.

THESIS ON A DOMESTICATION