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I heard he was married.

It's hopeless. There's no future with him.

It's not your problem. Crazy woman!

I'm out of here. With the hair dryer and the pans...

It's mine. You can stick the TV up your ass!

Don't talk to me that way. Go, take whatever you want.

Get out of my life!

- What will your kids eat? - I'll take care of them.

- What will you do with them? - You're the crazy one.

I'm the one who takes care of your kids.

You don't respect anyone! Forget about me!

It's not the kids' fault.

- They are my kids! - But...

Careful with the mirror. Let's go.

Weren't you going to get married first?

I'll never get married because of that egotist.

Why should I like this man?

You don't like anyone!

He'll leave you, like...

- What? - The other irresponsible ones.

Dad was right, you are a bitter old woman.

Poor man, God bless him.

Thank God, he's no longer with us to see this.

You killed him. He died of sorrow.

I'm going to live with Garcia! Live with it!

Shrew! Bitch!

Why won't he marry you? Why doesn't he come and get you?

TRICKY LIFE

Garcia? It's me, Elisa.

I left my mother's house.

You're crazy to call me here.

Are you coming?

I can't take that order.

Who is it?

Is someone with you?

- Father Anibal. Right, Father? - Who is Father Anibal?

- Let me talk to him. - You want to talk to him?

Why would I talk to a priest? We need a place to stay.

The kids have homework to do.

Where in the hell are you?

I'm outside. The hair dryer is getting wet.

The hair? Go back to your mother's immediately.

I didn't get that address. Could you repeat it?

On the square, near my house. Are you coming or not?

May I talk to the priest or not?

Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth...

Mea culpa.

Garcia?

You'll pay for this, son of a bitch.

Mea grandissima culpa.

You're picking us up with that?

How was I supposed to come?

Hurry, it's pouring. This is typical.

Come on, kids, hurry up.

Careful... Only you could do something like this.

Don't push me.

- Let me go. - Here, take this...

Careful.

Hold this. Let me get on.

- I can't see anything. - Let's go. Ready?

Damn! We're out of gas!

- Out of gas? - I didn't know!

- You're too stupid. - Shut up.

What a mess!

Great, isn't it? Just what you need.

Mom, it's not that bad...

- It's a pig sty! - Shut up, how do you know?

Calm down, kids. Look!

A room with a view of the sea. Look...

No fighting, OK?

Look at the container and the red boat. See it?

- Look at the black boat. - With a container.

Don't call me at home any more.

Why? If you and I are...

Exactly. They're going to change my number.

Don't call. The number's already changed. Here.

But we'd said... It's tomorrow, Garcia.

I know. I told you everything would be ready tomorrow.

Come on, let's say goodbye to Garcia. Gimme five!

Is he going to be our new father?

No, each of you has his own father.

Marcos, come do your homework.

Two fathers? You said we had the same one.

That's right. We have 2 'cause we're the best.

Where's the problem?

When are they coming?

Here? Where will I put them?

There is barely enough room for three.

- Hi there. - Lulu.

Hi, kids.

Look what I brought. One for each, no fighting.

How original. Elisa, I love it.

Look what I have.

There must be 1.583 pesos. Something like that.

How do you know?

A quick look... I look and evaluate.

Let's put another small purse over here...

What's that? Is it real?

- Of course, it's real. - It looks like a Monopoly bill.

We should frame it for the hair salon.

- Wait, I'll get my money. - So, we've got...

A thousand... Fifteen hundred and eighty eight.

Plus what you're putting in. We're still missing...

I've got 10.500 pesos.

- How much? - Ten thousand five hundred.

So, we still need... Eleven hundred dollars.

Garcia promised.

- Really? For when? - Tomorrow.

Great! OK, I've got to get going.

Ciao, Eli, see you later.

Are you finished with your homework?

Mom, the butter fell out.

Stop it, will you? Where are my keys? Here.

Watch for your sleeves, please.

Put them up.

My keys. Where are my keys? Come on.

- Walk! - I'm walking as fast as I can.

Hey, Garcia... I have to be there at noon.

With the money.

Are you listening to me?

You said you had lawyers for the papers.

Yes, yes. I do. Keep quiet.

- Do you have the money? - Yes... I mean, no.

What do you mean, no?

I couldn't take it. She's on to something.

I don't give a damn.

What about divorcing her and marrying me?

We won't have any more problems when we're married.

Yes, yes... We'll see. Later.

- Later? But you... - Keep quiet.

We set the date a month ago.

True. We won't feel so much pressure.

I don't feel any pressure.

We'll be able to deepen our relationship.

What do you mean deepen?

I don't know. You understand.

It's better that way, right?

Better for whom?

- The bill for table 7, boss. - I'll be right there.

What did table 7 have?

Tripe, sweet bread...

Are you trying to get out of it?

Stop it, I'm busy. Go wash the dishes.

Stick the tripe up your ass.

Your frigid cow too.

Stop, calm down.

What are you doing? Leave the money.

- But... Let go! - 15 days worth.

And that's for banging me! What do you think?

- Cheap? - We'll find an arrangement.

I'm setting up my own shop. Alone.

- Something artistic. - Don't yell...

Where it doesn't smell like old grease!

You too, bitch, fuck you!

I'll explain. She's losing it. Don't worry.

Cuckold!

Here... Don't pay attention to her.

- Cuckold? Is that what she said? - Don't worry.

Calm down. It'll be OK. Go clean...

- Do I look alright? - Wonderful.

What do I do? I'm not used to this.

Everyone can do this. Come on.

You're beautiful, young...

But there are rules.

Head up high and look friendly.

Chest forward, stomach pulled in, and arched back.

That's it. And if you have a drink...

you discreetly raise your little finger.

- What's your name? - Elisa.

- Elisa who? - Elisa Sanchez.

No, doesn't ring a bell.

No Rodriguez, no Juana... Rather Ren�e, Jeanne... Gigi.

But my name's Elisa...

Gigi. It's better. It's shorter, sexier.

Jacqueline, who came in first?

- What's going on? - Help me, please.

You also have to be a mother in this tricky life.

You have to be a mother. I'll be right back.

How disgusting. I'm coming.

Waiter, may I have a whisky and... What was it?

- Cura�ao. - A Cura�ao for the lady.

No one understands me, you know?

I was thrown out of the house by both of my wives.

No woman understands. Why?

Because I'm sincere.

I always tell the truth.

Always. I'm a fair and just man.

And I'm just a vegetable merchant.

Hey, what are you doing?

- She asked for a Cura�ao, right? - House rules.

I don't care about the rules. I'm paying, so give her a Cura�ao.

- The girls cannot have... - Look!

I'm the one paying, got it?

Come on, be a nice guy.

You understand me, right?

- Do I have to leave my kids? - What? No way.

Family comes first, right?

Brigitte's having another child.

He's so lucky to suck on her tits...

What tits she's got, Brigitte!

A life source, full of fresh milk. Understand?

- You too, your tits are... - No, stop it!

- Let me take... - Let go, asshole!

Hey, wait... Let's go, wait.

- Here. - Stop it.

- Keep the change. - There's not enough.

Not enough? Are you ripping me off?

- What's going on here? - He refuses to pay.

What? Pay is exactly what I did.

- She put everything in her bra. - Stop it!

Don't cause havoc!

What? Who are you? Little shithead. Little shithead.

Son of a bitch!

Damn. Son of a bitch, your mother.

I can't believe it. I should have...

Sit down. I'm going to...

- Kill him. - Look, I took this.

I can't believe what he did to me.

In fact...

Look, baby, this kind of thing can't happen again.

You have to learn to control the guys that come in, OK?

- Look at what I've got. - Calm down, I'm used to it.

What is this? You got kids?

Yes, two.

What a beautiful watch.

Do you like it?

Why are there two dials?

Our time and Barcelona time.

Why the time in Barcelona?

I divide my time between here and Barcelona. I have partners.

Partners in what?

In business.

In business.

Thank you.

A businessman...

- Marcos. - What?

- Look. - Where did you get that?

Over there.

Yeah!

- I found money, I found... - Give it to me.

Mom, make him give the money back.

What money? What is that?

Mom, it's mine. Give it back.

It's our money.

Good morning!

Good morning.

- On a corner, that's fine. - Are you sure?

Yes, people will see us. We'll have lots of clients.

- I wasn't sure... - Ah no!

- With mine, we'll have 3 hair dryers. - Not enough.

To start, it'll be great.

And there, the depilation cabin.

The cabin, here? I'd see it better there.

- Have you decided? - Of course, we had taken an option.

We've already paid the first month.

I said all paid in advance.

We still need 10.000 pesos.

Dear, I said 27.000, not a penny less.

We'll pay the rest in 2 months.

- Three months. - Two months and a half.

I'm so stupid.

To believe two stuck-ups like you, only I could...

Here are the first 16.000 pesos.

Here, give me that.

I'm wasting my time with you.

You'd said one payment was enough.

Listen to my offer.

- You have one week. - Two.

This is the down payment.

One week or everything's lost.

You take me for a charity?

You can stick your rat-hole up your ass.

Are you losing it, skinny one?

I'll have the most beautiful salon in Montevideo.

The cockroaches will eat you.

I'm curious with what money.

- What's wrong, mom? - Nothing. We'll find a better place.

Between Brazil Avenue and Spain Boulevard.

Even if I have to do tricks for it.

Go ahead, it suits you.

Whore!

Go rip someone else off, stuck-up!

- When do I start? - Now.

- Now? - Yes.

What do I do?

Nothing. They take care of everything.

You want me to stay the first time?

- In the room? - Where else?

I've never done it in front of someone else.

I'm not someone. I'm your best friend.

May I choose the first one?

No, Ms Jacqueline chooses. And she's seen it all.

- This way. Hello. - Hi, girls.

Look, this is my room.

And that's yours.

Hi. How's the room?

- You live here? - Sometimes. And you?

- Thanks. - Come on, come on.

Lulu, Lulu!

- What's wrong? - I need you.

- I can't. - Just for a second.

Not now. Ciao.

- Are you ready? - Where are you going?

Come on, let me go now.

I'm on duty. Don't be mean.

- Ms Jacqueline! - What's wrong, honey?

I've got a problem. Nothing's happening.

- Did you try everything? - Everything.

What about the lip movement?

Go on, honey, go on.

I called. Ms. Jacqueline is waiting for me.

- There are no reservations here. - Quiet down, will you?

- Wait for me, 10 minutes. - Don't stress.

Don't be stupid. I've got a gun.

You don't scare me. I've been a civil servant for 35 years.

Don't be stupid.

Hey... what are you doing?

No, get out. That's immoral. Out.

OK... Just a little then.

I'll be back tomorrow for sure, OK?

Slow down, you'll get us killed.

- My turn. - OK, switch.

No, not towards the sea.

- Who taught you how to drive? - A dad.

- Who? - One of my dads.

- Unbelievable! - What have I done now?

We're a family who lives off donations.

- Why am I here? - You were in the wrong place.

- And in the street? - We don't do tricks on the street.

Why not?

- You didn't cooperate. That's the problem. - What? Didn't cooperate?

- With whom did you cooperate? - The commissioner.

We've changed commissioners.

- Hi. - Are you OK?

You should stay at home.

- I can do tricks at home? - If you follow the rules.

The street belongs to everyone. I'll do as I please.

If you go on, I'll put you in jail for non respect of an officer.

And, hands off!

I don't give a damn.

Look at what they did to me.

They snatched me naked and threw me in their van.

No one tells me why I'm here.

- Prada. - How are you?

- How are you? - Fine and you?

Let me make a call, bastard.

- She's coming with me. - OK.

Come on.

- What about the others? - They'll be alright.

You're good.

Not really.

Don't play games with me.

Where did you learn how to play?

When I was a kid.

In my old man's bar.

My old man had one of the best cabarets in Montevideo.

Until someone killed him.

A partner.

But I took his revenge.

It took me a while to set up a gang.

A couple of friends... Today, they're my brothers.

I have a similar business with them in Barcelona.

But it's a different world, there. Another story.

Important people...

Lots of fur, lots of jewelry...

And lots of money.

Europe!

That's what I want.

I dream of having my own hair salon.

A hair salon?

A big one, in Montevideo's best neighborhood.

Yes, it's over there.

Why not... a hair salon.

For important people. Where the dealership is.

My office will be over there. And the administration stuff, here.

You think so?

With mirrors and white columns.

The Golden Mirage, for a refined clientele.

By the oceanside. There, you see the columns?

Too bad I'm leaving.

I won't be a part of your dream.

Why? What do you mean?

If you take me to Barcelona,

we can get married and be partners.

- Barcelona's not for you. - Why not?

- Because. - How much does a girl make there?

- A thousand. - A thousand what?

- Dollars. - A thousand dollars a day?

So, if I work one month...

In a month, I'll have 30.000. Plus the extra work...

I can make up to 70.000 dollars.

Not so fast... There are expenses.

- So. How much? - We have to live.

- That's not so much. - It's not Montevideo.

It's another world. With international competition.

You said I was the best, right?

And I always get what I want.

- Really? - Yes.

- When are you leaving? - Wednesday.

You can't travel without a passport.

- I'll get one. What's the problem? - Your police records. It's the law.

- What law? - Prostitutes can't travel.

Bullshit. You can arrange that, right?

Do you know how much a passport costs?

What's that?

- I always pay. - I don't want you to pay me.

You're a good whore.

I'm not a whore. It's my job.

What have you been doing all this time to be so good?

With you, it's not work.

I want to be with you. You're a good man.

We're in a hurry. Let's go.

Take the kids. The plane's leaving.

- Come on, let's go! - Mom, I can't like this.

I'm sorry. I'm in a hurry.

Lulu, what's wrong? I'm so sad, honey.

Here's money for the first month.

Very well. So madam...

Why is Lulu crying?

Should they go to school in the neighborhood?

Of course. Do you know a piano teacher?

Piano? No. I'll look into it.

- Do you have a piano? - Here? No.

- But there's a convent... - Very well.

Will you take the older one to the dentist?

We could have avoided this...

- Do you have children. - No, I couldn't.

I would've loved some, that's why I like to take care of kids.

- We should hurry. - Yes, let's go.

What do the kids eat?

Grandma's fries...

- You have a grandma? - She's a bitch!

Why do you say that?

You tell him everyday!

I can, but not him. She's dead.

Dead? That's so sad.

Teresa, will you sign?

Stop crying, please.

Where are you going?

Mom has to go, you know. To work and earn money.

I'll send you money every month.

We're going to open a salon, remember?

I'll be home soon, OK?

Be careful and be nice. OK?

- I can't. - Lulu!

- I can't. - What? You can't change your mind.

This is such a beautiful country!

You'll see it all again when we get back. Come on, get on!

What's wrong, Placido?

Stay behind me.

Hello.

Miss, please follow these gentlemen.

- Elisa's still over there? - Calm down, let's go.

They're not sending her back to Uruguay, right?

- And the passport? - It's a passport. A legal one.

OK. It's a real passport. Perfectly legal.

- That's me. - Really?

Sonia Caselli.

- And who's the guy? - My fianc�.

Your fianc�? And the other girl?

His fianc�e too?

- Where are you staying? - At the Ritz.

At the Ritz... Nice place!

My fianc� always stays there.

You must be proud of him.

Yes.

- Who made the passports? - Why?

They were on to something.

- Give it to me. - Are you going to keep it?

I'll handle it. Don't worry.

Welcome to Barcelona!

Impressing, Eli!

- It's beautiful, Lulu! - Wonderful!

Look at the bus stops!

- What language do they speak here? - Catalan.

- I don't understand a word. - It's hard.

- Beautiful! - We're going up, aren't we?

To the top of the mountain.

- What is it called? - Montjuic.

Montjuic.

- Is this it? - Yes, this is it.

Come on, keep going. Let's go.

Let's go. Hurry up.

Rosemary, 1000 dollars a night.

That's the Hotel Murillo.

Loreley...

Good for nothing... 900 $.

- You've got the room for 7 minutes. - 7 minutes?

Then, you return to your spot.

7 minutes is not a lot.

That's how Shirley does it, 1.300.

Hi, baby. Adriana, chronic deficiency, 700.

- Are they from Uruguay? - No, they're Brazilian drag queens.

I don't want you to ever talk to them, understood?

And there's Tita, look. A bomb... Very good, 1.700.

How are you, baby? Light up her ass...

Ciao, sweetheart.

Lulu, you're on another corner.

- Why? - It's safer in case of an arrest.

- But we won't get to talk. - Exactly.

There's no need to talk to anyone.

Give me the money or it'll be stolen.

And if the police arrive...

You're tourists and you don't understand a thing, OK?

Elisa, your spot.

My spot? What does it mean?

Your empire, honey. The best one in Catalonia. You get off here.

Here? Alone?

Alone?

Complain, but not about the company.

Hi, baby. You're back?

Don't let any of that scum come near you.

If you see them, say no.

And when I say no, I mean no.

Understood? Do not move for any reason.

- Hello? - It's mom!

- When are you coming home? - Not yet my love...

- Hello, Mom! - Marcos, no fighting.

Let your brother talk.

Nicolas wet his bed.

Damn, these telephones!

- Teresa, hello? - How are you?

I thought we'd been cut off.

- How are they? - OK, OK...

Good. They're so adorable.

- Yes, adorable. - I miss them.

- I can imagine. - Are they getting along?

Yes, fine... Just fine.

- Did you get the money? - Until now, yes.

Placido is going to send more.

How much have we got for today?

That's not much, is it?

Did you leave your spot today?

No, I was there all day long.

You wouldn't pull a fast one on me?

Are you jealous?

Why, should I be?

You can be so mean.

Are you taking me out then?

Where are we going?

Where am I going, you mean? I'm going to Alicante.

Alicante! My favorite place!

You don't even know where Alicante is.

Do you mind if I come with you?

Why can't I have my own place?

- Are you nervous? - Yes.

Calm down...

- Don't talk about your salon. - Why not?

Because.

How are you?

This is for you.

Let me introduce you to Don Eusebio.

- What a beauty! - Thank you.

- Let's have a toast. - Let's do.

What are we drinking to?

- Money? - And beauty!

Cheers!

Baby...

Go ahead...

Good luck!

- Everything? - Everything.

We went on a yacht, with carpet everywhere.

- He introduced me to Don Eusebio. - Personally?

Waiters were serving champagne.

Do tell. I only have 15 minutes.

We walked on the beach.

Then, we had dinner.

We ate seafood.

- Was it good? - More or less.

Do you know that Placido has a gun?

Wow! Is it real?

Come here, I'll teach you how to defend yourself.

- So... - Defend myself from whom?

From guys like me, for example. Hold it.

- Shoot. - Shoot?

Here, let's see...

Son of a bitch! Damn Czechs!

Did he ask you or not?

The first time, yes.

But he hasn't since?

Of course. What did he say again?

We were in bed, he was playing the guitar...

and he said "You're a woman to marry."

- Elisa, that's it! - Yes, isn't it?

There were a lot of guys there. I don't know who they were.

You think they'll come to the wedding?

Probably... We only get married once.

In a month, it's my birthday.

We could celebrate it in Montevideo?

- What are you doing in here? - I was just leaving.

- Stay on the sidewalk. - There's no one to talk to.

- It's dangerous. - I don't want to bother anyone.

We work hard for you to keep that spot while you talk and talk and talk!

Come on, let's go. Let's go!

Come on, I dare you. Come on.

They're going to kill us, girl. It's the mafia.

What are you doing in my spot?

Calm down. Don't you have enough room?

- No, there's not enough room. - What?

Look, here... and there. Wherever you want.

There's not enough room.

I'm staying here. Go see the queens.

- Come on, baby. - No way, this is my spot.

I won't move. Get lost!

Hi, honey! 10.000 the blow-job.

- I won't move! - Hello, baby...

This is my neighborhood.

Hey, what's going on?

- Got a problem, Brazilian? - This is my area.

What? Son of a bitch!

What's yours, eh?

This spot is mine!

Fight for it then, Brazilian shit-head!

Pervert. Jerk.

Go complain to the Maracana!

'Cuz of you the cops are on to us! Get out!

What happened?

I don't know what you're talking about?

What about the blood?

I don't know. This is my first time here.

And all the yelling?

Didn't see a thing. I arrived half an hour later.

What have you got to say?

I'm not from around here.

Take out your papers, please.

- I'm a tourist. - Right. And you?

- Can I use my hand? - Wait...

- I'll take them. - Weren't you staying at the Ritz?

My fianc� and I are at the Hotel Buena Vista, now.

The cops were raving "Passport, passport!"

I gave them an official photo.

You didn't tell them where we were staying, right?

Of course not.

You think I'm stupid or what?

Careful, OK, baby.

A police raid is not what we need right now.

I didn't say anything.

- Note 20.000 pesetas for me. - 20.000...

That's for today.

I told you not to take dollars.

Why not? Dollars here, pesetas there. I add them up.

- You can convert them? - Yes.

- How much do we have so far? - Today?

- Since we've arrived. - I don't know. I have that at home.

- What are you doing? - I quit.

I'll get you for this.

And you, get lost.

I'll cut you into pieces, bitch!

Dirty bitch!

Do you hear me?

Bitch!

You two, not a word!

This bitch refuses to work.

She says she's going to kill herself.

OK, I'll talk to her.

She refuses to talk to a guy.

Wasn't I supposed to talk to no one?

He hasn't come home in 2 days.

Don't worry. Men are like that...

He beats me up.

The problem is that he beats her.

She's going through a crisis.

Think about your kids!

- I don't have any. - She doesn't have any.

- But you will. - Of course.

You have to be ready. Think about your plans.

Earn lots of money and set up your own business.

Don't you have plans in Uruguay?

I'd like to open a hair salon.

Really? Where?

In Pocitos.

That's what we want.

Are you ready?

He or she stole the client from my whore!

The man decided for himself to cross the street.

He crossed the street because you were hitting this thing.

Now, he's crossed the street.

Don't make me mad. The Brazilian area goes from here to there.

The Uruguayan area from here to here.

Therefore, that corner's mine.

San Cugat is mine, as agreed with Don Eusebio.

San Cugat is the second...

I don't care, both are mine!

He wanted a Brazilian drag queen, not a Uruguayan woman.

Uruguayan women do the same thing and more, they're women!

Careful, you're invading my territory.

And you're deeply hurting me.

I don't give a damn about your feelings.

Uruguayan or Brazilian... we're in Catalonia!

I'm the one paying, so I get to choose! Right?

I've had it up to here with this.

Coco?

Where did you go, damn it?

I looked for you everywhere.

What's wrong?

- What about family? - Whose?

The dead man.

I don't care about the dead man.

Don't make me angry. Now, my problem is the gun.

Why are you doing this, son of a bitch?

Hello, my love, it's mommy.

- Mom! - How are you?

Fine, and you?

Fine, I'm fine. It's beautiful here.

Mom, the teacher hit me.

Hit you? What did you do?

- Nothing. - You must have done something.

Wait... Stop fooling around, idiot!

Tell the teacher that I can't come right now.

But I'll go see the principal. I'll have her fired and sued.

- Because she's a brute, right? - OK.

Hello? We're going to be cut off.

Love, we're going to be cut off. I love you. Kiss.

We're not getting anywhere!

Don't worry so much. God will help us.

Nice day, eh?

The jerks stole the radio again!

- How can I distract her? - Sing him your bolero!

Bastard! I can't carry a tune.

I thought the police more serious.

If we were, we wouldn't pursue Uruguayans.

Are they more serious in Uruguay?

I'm hungry.

Give me a beer.

When are you going to let Placido go?

You feel lonely now.

Or perhaps you're relieved?

You're mistaken.

I was with him that night. We were together at the hotel.

That's not what the witnesses say.

I just need to find his gun.

What gun?

Your fianc�'s gun.

My fianc� doesn't have a gun.

He's never had one. He doesn't have one.

I live with him. He doesn't have a gun.

Why did you come to Barcelona?

Because he's the man of my life.

When you have a wife...

How do you know I don't have one?

I can feel it.

Here's the deal.

If you arrest me, I'll be replaced.

You arrest the next girl and she'll be replaced.

What do you want in exchange for Placido?

Him, over there, behind them...

- You're confusing me! - Keep shooting.

Florence.

We'll take you down. We'll get you.

- Are they armed? - Yes, all of them.

The other one too?

Them over there... close to the fire.

There's the boss, but not the big boss.

- What's his name? - Maluca.

- Do they deal drugs? - Yes.

They're waiting for clients to go up.

Third apartment on the 6th floor. There's a party.

- On the terrace? - Where the lights are on?

There's a party every Friday night.

That's where they sell the drugs.

- Is it an orgy? - Do you know the clients?

Their clients don't come to see us.

They change.

"Brazilian drag queens small trafficking or dismantling of an international network?"

When will we get married?

I don't want to talk about that now.

Why do you want to talk about that now?

I don't know. We live together, we sleep together.

What are you thinking? Dreaming about?

- I'm not dreaming. - I don't give a damn about this.

You don't give a damn? It's important.

What's important is your spot, dumb-ass!

You haven't been out in 4 months.

Where do you want me to take you?

The zoo? I've seen what there is to see.

We're not in Montevideo. This is a place for work, not play.

Don't change the subject.

Are you really stupid or are you faking?

What will people think?

The whore married her pimp?

Yes, the whore married her pimp. So?

I don't know if I can, legally.

Why not? Your wife is dead.

- I don't have proof. - Is she or not?

I don't have a death certificate.

Buy it, I'll give you the money.

I don't trust you any more.

I want to know how much money Lulu and I have.

What is this? What is this shit?

How much do you think it costs here?

We have separate accounts.

Separate accounts? You really are stupid.

Who do you think is the bank?

Who pays for your kids in Montevideo?

Who deals with Don Eusebio?

Who pays for your protection? Who do you think you are?

Tell me?

Who deals with the Interpol guy? Who do you think?

You think this is the good life?

Why do you have to pay Interpol?

You really are stupid. Don't you know that I have to pay Interpol?

That I'm more in debt everyday? That I'll end up doing tricks myself?

Go to work! Get out of here!

Not until you talk to me about us.

There's nothing between us! Nothing!

Are you saying that after 4 months, we're broke?

Not a cent left.

Ask Eusebio where the money is.

What about the salon?

Stop it with your salon!

Grow up! Get a grip on yourself.

This is another world. Understand?

Yes, and we're financing it with my money.

We don't have any papers either.

You don't have any, but I do.

Carlos Rodriguez, lamb breeder in Torremolinos.

Not only am I Spanish, I'm also Panamanian.

Mario Marcopoulos, shipowner.

I have papers.

What about my passport?

- Why do you want it? - It's mine.

The picture is, but I paid for it.

OK, where is it?

Don't worry. It's in a safe at the bank.

That's the only thing we're sure about.

Now, get to work, now!

No, I won't go.

As long as I don't have an explanation of where the money went, I won't move.

You want an explanation?

Is that what you want, bitch?

You want me to give you an explanation?

Here is your explanation!

What are you going to do, eh?

Tell me how I got out of jail so fast.

Without Don Eusebio's lawyers.

- You wanted to stay there? - It's my job!

Yours is to give blow-jobs!

What am I supposed to do with the Brazilians?

Tell me, bitch!

What did you tell them?

- What did you tell them? - To whom?

To the cops in the white Fiat! Talk!

- I don't know who they are. - Where were you?

Where were you? Don't lie!

- At the beach. - And?

- And? - The train station.

Don't lie to me! Tell me where else you went!

I was with clients...

Get out! Get out! Get out before I kill you!

Honey, do you know if Teresa received the money I sent her?

- I think she did. - When?

I don't know.

- Do you know how much? - No.

Were there lots of bills?

Lots.

- Let me talk to her. - She's not here.

- What do you mean? - She left.

- Hello, mom... - Where is she?

Gone shopping.

- Has she been gone long? - More or less.

Did you talk to your teacher?

Yes, and now there's trouble.

All square?

- How are you? - Where were you?

Keep moving... You, no talking.

- What's wrong with your eye? - Tell you later.

- It's eight thousand. - Why? It used to be seven.

Now, it's eight. Ready?

Do you make passports?

Yes, but we're about to close.

- Are you Uruguayan? - From Montevideo.

- I need some identification. - I don't have any.

I'm listed...

Listed?

Yes... because...

Because...

What do you do in Barcelona?

I'm a freelance worker.

Legal or... freelance?

It started as our honey moon, then I had to work.

- Where do you live? - In Cerro.

Cerro? Me too!

- I live in the Viacaba. - Viacaba?

I was in the Egipto, right on the corner.

How did you get here?

With my passport.

I had it... but I've lost it.

I have to return to Uruguay.

But, it's a process... that takes time.

We need the authorization of the Foreigner Documentation Department.

Sir, my life's in danger.

We'll have to talk to the Consulate.

But he's very busy. We'll wait for the vice-president.

They're going to kill me...

My day is over.

Can you come back tomorrow?

Can't you talk to the police or the authorities?

Real jerks, aren't they?

Yes, like you.

You want some?

And your friend?

He knows the end of the story.

Shall I come with you?

- Thanks, I don't want trouble. - What kind?

Placido doesn't like me to hang around shit-heads.

Tell him we don't like the fact he tells you that, OK?

I'll tell him when I see him.

Vanilla?

Don't send money by post. It's not a good service.

Where did you get that?

Hey! That's my ice cream.

Hurry up.

"Lulu's birthday at 9PM"

- Hurry, she'll see us. - Yes, she's coming.

- Is everybody here? - Ready? Go!

I'm so touched...

I wish you all from the bottom of my heart...

- the best in the world. - To you too!

Elisa, that you see your children again.

Here, I wish... It's kind of stupid,

but since it's my birthday,

I'll say it anyway.

Me, I would like to take a walk on July 18 Avenue,

around the Obelisk, on Independence Square.

I want to go back to Uruguay.

I can't take it here any more...

Eli, I'm sorry, I'm ruining the party.

I changed the price.

- What? - Now, it's 9000.

Nine thousand?

How about 8500?

Nine thousand.

OK, but with an extra minute.

7 minutes, no more. That's the house rule.

I'd like to take you out.

Take me out?

- From El Conejo. - For me?

For you.

It's from the kids. How did he get it?

He went to Montevideo.

- Did he see them? - Yes, they're doing fine.

Look, they're so adorable.

I bought your hair salon in Montevideo.

- I didn't mean to hit you. - Who did then?

Do you think I'm alone?

That I do as I please?

I can't, baby. I'm a nobody here.

They're not happy about you.

And I have to arrange things with the Brazilians.

You've got to understand...

If you play games with me, they'll eliminate us, you know?

They'll make us disappear from the face of the Earth.

First you, and then me.

No one will remember us.

This is not a game, baby.

Why did you invite me?

I don't know. To start over.

Start what over?

Us... You and me.

A new story.

I'll pay.

Will you set up your own business?

This is for you.

For our new start.

If you lie to me once again, I'll destroy you.

I'll destroy everything around you.

- Really? - Really.

If you don't destroy my life, I'll think again about your proposal.

You want to marry me?

It's possible...

Everything is possible.

Sorry, no passing through.

What happened? Lulu?

It's Lulu!

Please, Lulu!

How are you?

Want something hot to drink? A cup of coffee?

Bring some coffee.

Are you cold?

Are you sure?

I want to go back to Uruguay.

I have to take Lulu home.

- Take her home... - Of course.

Do you have any papers? ID, driver's license...

- No papers? - Why? No.

I don't have any papers. Nothing.

Placido bought my passport.

He paid some guy at Interpol, I don't know who.

OK, listen...

We can help you,

but only if you help us, OK?

We have to know where Placido's gun is.

Tell us where the gun is. Do you know?

Right?

I can't.

It's not Sonia Caselli.

It's Elisa Sanchez, born in Mercedes, Uruguay.

Please look at these pictures.

Help us frame him.

We know she's not registered.

Didn't I report the false passport?

We know who they are. We just need a confirmation, OK?

Do you really think you can catch these guys?

Was she born in Uruguay or not?

Do you think you're a hero?

Start with the guys who spend half of their salary for 7 minutes with us.

- Start with them. - I know how you feel.

That's another problem. We need to put these guys in jail, OK?

You're the only one who can help us.

I'm asking you, please, help us.

I have to go back to Uruguay.

Do you understand? Do you want a bullet in your head?

Damn it, do something!

I have to go get my children.

Mr. Consul... Let's not get angry.

Do you know where you are? This is a police station.

She has the right to a passport.

Outside, you won't last 2 hours.

Put whatever name you like, it's not important.

What's important is that she be free to travel.

- I want to talk to my kids. - You want to?

Now? OK. You're going to talk to your kids.

No one takes responsibilities in this country!

- The country code for Uruguay? - I don't know!

You think I call there often?

There must be a phonebook somewhere!

Does anyone have the list of country codes?

Damn it, does anyone know the country code for Uruguay?

Teresa? It's Elisa. I want to talk to the kids.

Where?

What?

No, I don't know...

Teresa, wait! Tell me!

Placido said he was sending money.

He hasn't sent any money...

But... where are they?

In an orphanage?

No, what orphanage? I have to talk to them!

I have to find them... Teresa, please...

With your permission...

Miss Sanchez,

do you recognize the man seated in the third seat of the first row of defendants?

Can I have a closer look?

Judge?

Look at me.

Look at me.

Look at me, son of a bitch!

- Look at me! - Bitch, I'll kill you!

I won't open my hair salon,

but you, you'll rot in jail!

Silence in the court!

Show exhibit.

Article number 1390.

It's yours.

Miss Sanchez,

have you seen this weapon in the possession of the defendant?

Yes, it's a Czech model.

It gets stuck.

What do you mean?

It jams when you pull the trigger.

How do you know this?

He told me when we were alone.

Silence, please.

The judge shall proceed with the reading of the sentences...

numbers 1020 to 1042

corresponding to each of the 23 defendants.

Placido Jos� Mautone, alias El Cara

Guilty of 9 of the 11 accounts held against him.

Voluntary homicide, premeditation and recidivism,

deprival of liberty,

illegal association,

forgery and use of the forgeries,

illegal residence and illegal practice.

Procuring, white slave trade,

money laundering and illegal possession of weapons.

Sentenced to 21 years and 3 months of prison.

Jos� Luis Argua, alias El Huevo

Guilty of 8 of the 13 accounts held against him.

This way, come in...

It's kind of messy.

I haven't been home in a while.

Give me a minute to straighten it out, OK?

Who is that?

My daughters. They're my girls.

No pictures of your wife?

Yes... No. Well, I did, but... no.

I lost them in this mess.

- You read all these books? - No, not all of them.

- You collect them? - No, I pile them up.

Why did you help me?

I think I began to believe in you.

I thought it was worth it.

Looks like you're not hungry.

- I'll clean up. - No, leave it.

Do you have somewhere to go in Montevideo?

Do you have a plan?

Did you write to your kids?

No, what for?

What do you mean, what for?

Tomorrow, I'm deported.

I'll be free for 14 hours, during the flight.

Listen, it's all over now.

The problems are gone, OK?

No, no, Marcelo.

When I land in Montevideo, they'll arrest me right away.

And they'll charge me on 18 accounts.

Fake passport, and all... Plus,

I don't want to bother my kids with that.

It's horrible, but...

Happy or not, they're in a home.

I don't want to confuse them any more.

Don't you know a lawyer in Montevideo you could call?

Someone to help you?

No. Who would want to help me?

How do you know they won't arrest me before that?

I need the number of the Spanish embassy in Uruguay.

- Welcome to Uruguay! - Excuse me.

Thank you.

Do as I tell you, OK?

Interpol. You're under arrest.

- Why? - Possession of forged papers.

You haven't seen her papers!

- It's not your problem. - What?

- Come with me, Miss. - No! Don't touch me!

I'm a Spanish citizen

on an official mission. According to the Treaty of Geneva...

Let me go, asshole! I'm on a mission!

This is a violation of diplomatic immunity.

Come, get in. Get in!

There, she's coming. Elisa!

- Your fans. - How do they know?

The press, my dear girl.

...forgery of documents and prostitution networks...

...131 young women are living the same situation in Spain...

The administrative situation of Elisa has been definitely regulated

by the President. He answered to the Spanish authorities

regarding the possible implication of national police

in the prostitution network and traffic of documents.

Do you think you've harmed the image of Uruguay in Spain?

I don't give a damn!

I want my children back, I won't give up.

Now, that's a mother.

But you knew what you were getting into?

Stick the microphone up your ass!

To all the whores in Uruguay.

Don't believe in the trips to Spain, in all the lies.

It's hell. I was blind...

I lost my best friend and almost lost my kids.

I have no money.

- Lulu is dead? - What do you mean dead?

Believe in yourself. Fight!

The Spanish embassy. Let's go!

To all the women and girls in Uruguay.

Don't let this society treat you like lesser people!

Defend yourselves! You're important! You're alive!

Mr. President, you are responsible

for the physical safety of these women, slaves of Spain.

Give them a decent job, here!

Take action! Take these women seriously.

One more thing give me my children back.

- It's mom! - Really?

Mom!

You came back!

- I missed you. - I know. I missed you too.

You came back?

- Where? - Over there.

It's a great place for a hair salon.

It used to be a car dealer. Everything was harder then.

You know...

I'd like to be part of your dream.

Really.

But I have to go.

You must be very busy in Barcelona.

No, not really.

I have to go.

My flight leaves in less than an hour.

I have to hurry.

Take care of yourself, OK?

- I have to go. - Well...

Look at your kids!

Guys, are you crazy?

- Get out of the water, little monsters! - Come here!

Come here!

Come on, get out!

Come on, get out of there!

Where are you going?

You're all wet.

Despite the trials in Uruguay and in Europe,

the network hasn't yet been dismantled.

The men in jail have been replaced by others.

The same women are still standing at the same corners.

If Elisa has been subject to reprisals, no one cared much.

No one knows where she and her children are.

English text Valerie Steinier

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