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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET

Betina...

Let's go get some sun. Come on, Betina.

Hi Grandma. Hi Betina.

- Hello! - It's me.

- Me who? - Bruno and Grandma.

- Did it open? - Yeah, it's open.

Take the candy.

Don't let your dad see.

If you step on the cracks the monsters will eat you.

Then you've already lost your big toe.

Give me a kiss.

Go with your dad.

Mom!

Give it to grandma.

It's for my party.

We really want you to come.

I don't want to run into "you know who".

What do you want me to do?

Throw my father out on the street?

That's not a bad idea.

And it's a better idea to be alone like you?

I'll pick you up on Thursday.

Bye.

Grandpa, I'm home!

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

Here we are once again to talk about football and art.

We're with a controversial football coach, today.

He is Paulo Mendon�a.

The man who knows everything about...

Idiot!

This is Snow White.

Let me talk to Officer Alcides.

Good morning.

Good morning, Mr. Tarc�sio.

Hi, Betina. Hello, Miss Regina.

Any news?

Lots of news, Miss Regina, but never with me.

What did you expect?

"Car crash destroys newsstand...

killing senile old man."

Here's your paper, Miss Regina.

POLICE ARREST HEAD OF CHILD PROSTITUTION RING...

IN COPACABANA.

Here is your coffee and toast.

Thank you.

Here...

Come on, take it.

That's disgusting, Betina. Look at all that!

Which one is yours? Talk to mommy.

Which one is yours?

Here it is. This one!

Oh, God...

Now what?

Sweet dreams...

Hello?

This is Snow White.

Stop it, Betina. Stop it, baby.

- Good morning. - Thank you.

Mr. Tarc�sio >come here, please.

Yes, Miss Regina.

Last night, I saw policemen...

in the building across the street.

Can you tell me anything?

When I arrived, I saw a car from the morgue.

It will probably be in tomorrow's newspaper.

Walmir? This is Snow White.

Let me talk to Officer Alcides.

Upset, with me? Sure.

I know what I saw.

He drank wine with her...

then gave her a lethal injection.

This time you've gone too far.

It was her medicine, Miss Regina!

I'm in deep shit over this.

My superiors want to know...

why I worry about such stupid things.

Because you guys are incapable...

of catching rapist and murderers.

He pulled the plunger twice. Do you understand?

He was Secretary of Justice. His wife was sick...

So, he gave her a "special" dose.

Listen, Miss Regina, I have a ton of work to do.

I wasn't the one who created...

this "Senior Service". So please, leave.

Leave? What do you mean by "leave"? What?

Do you think I'm just some snitch?

Some crazy old lady?

Well, I'm not...

You know, I only turn in...

the ones who deserve your "special treatment."

Watch what you're saying.

I'm such a fool.

I forgot that "special treatment"...

is only for the poor.

I think we should trade places.

Sit down. Come on. Take over.

You're a real pain. Now, if you'll excuse me...

Calm down. You're going too far.

I don't even get paid for this.

You're going too far.

Next, you'll be beating drug dealers with your purse.

If you give me a bulletproof vest...

you bet I will.

- I don't think you get it. - I get it.

This guy was some hotshot Judge.

The investigation is over.

It's easier to say that I'm a near-sighted old lady...

who doesn't know what she saw.

By the way, it wasn't even in the newspapers.

If you want news, check out the obituaries!

Please leave now, and don't call me anymore.

You can't do that to the Service or to me.

You can't.

Everyone else is too old, crippled or an idiot!

I can still walk.

I can even run.

So take this opportunity...

to start running on the beach.

Forget about the Service.

Why don't you look after your own life?

Where's your friend?

Your little dog?

I admire your effort to pick up...

all the abandoned poop.

Do I know you?

I saw you at the police station.

I'm Daffy Duck.

Snow White.

Sorry to ask, but...

are you alright?

No. I'm not well at all.

I was suspended from the Service.

Why?

I see too much. That's it.

I still see myself in a way nobody else does.

I see myself in the same way I always have.

I see...

I just see myself old.

Lucky you.

You shouldn't take the Service so serious.

Nothing will change this place.

Of course it will.

No it won't. It just keeps us busy.

If you prefer to sit at a table...

waiting to die playing these silly games...

doing this...

How do you do it?

Alcides said I should fill up...

the free time I have.

Oh, God...

Why don't these old people go home and do something.

Look after their families.

That includes you.

I have no family.

Then who's that for?

This? I'm trying not to lose my touch.

Don't worry.

You haven't lost it.

I saw...

I know what I saw, I know...

I haven't got any free time.

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.

I live in the neighborhood.

I always wanted to buy an apartment in this building.

I heard someone who lived here died.

Yes. Miss Celinha.

Do you know if the family is going to move?

I don't know...

Maybe Judge Camargo will sell or rent the place.

- Did he tell you that? - Oh, no...

I do know that she didn't want to move out.

- She? - Yes.

I heard the apartment belonged to her.

Rich family.

Really?

Poor lady.

Thank you very much.

Your wife looked fine and so beautiful.

It seems sudden but...

she was sick for a while.

Come over for lunch sometime.

God...

I want the money transferred as soon as possible.

The papers are in order. I'm sure.

After all, I'm a Judge.

- Just a second. - OK. That's fine.

Your password, please.

Have a nice day.

That guy is going to rob that old woman.

Hey, what is this?

Madam!

Close your purse. Taxi, please.

He almost robbed you.

Get in the cab. Go, go!

You old bitch!

Get the fuck out of here!

Didn't you see? An assault!

The guy had a gun, he had a gun.

A gun inside a bank.

Give me some...

This bank here. A guy with a gun...

trying to rob the poor old lady.

Can you imagine? An armed guy inside a bank!

Nobody does anything, nobody moves.

An old lady almost being robbed...

Oh, my God, my God...

I've got to tell somebody.

I stopped a woman from being robbed.

He had a gun inside a bank.

There was no security, nobody.

The guy didn't raise a finger.

Right now, right now...

What a life, oh God.

A poor old lady... And nobody, nobody...

And the guy there with a gun...

Alone... No police, nobody...

I'm losing it!

I'm going crazy.

Pass me the salt, please.

Thank you.

You were very brave.

I was at the bank. I saw everything.

You were very alert.

I believe in what I see.

This is closer to the napkins.

Fifteen reais.

Here.

Sorry if I'm being inconvenient...

but we've been running into each other a lot lately.

- Really? - Yes.

I just don't want to wait for another coincidence.

I have nothing against coincidences.

Your wife must have, though.

I'm a widower.

Are you going to wait for another coincidence?

The beach sidewalk, tomorrow morning.

There is a 100% chance of another coincidence.

That's it. Wash your hands.

Bye...

Hey! Hey!

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.

- Hi. - I called you.

My name isn't "Hey".

Sorry, but... I don't know your name.

Regina.

Camargo.

Would you care for some coconut water?

All right.

But I can't stay long. My son is waiting for me.

Were you married?

Why "were married"? Is it written on my face?

I think so.

When I found out I was going to become a father...

I looked at people in the streets...

and it seemed the world would explode...

with all the babies about to be born.

Is it just the same with loneliness?

Yes.

But I don't see anything in your face.

Well, maybe I lost my touch.

- For what? - I was married many years.

When we want to invite a girl...

Girl? Thank you for the "girl."

I still got some of the old touch.

So, when we want to invite a girl out for dinner...

we need to talk first, get to know each other.

Isn't that the way it's done?

- You have any kids? - One daughter.

You should ask her...

how these things are done nowadays.

All right.

I accept the invitation.

Miss Regina, Miss Regina.

He's not in. He got sick and went home.

Even if he wasn't sick...

he wouldn't want to talk to you.

Can you at least give me his phone number?

You're going to get me in trouble.

You won't get in any trouble.

Officer Alcides, this is Regina.

I'm going out for dinner with the suspect, the Judge.

If I don't call you by 11:30pm, call me back.

I want you to have my cell number...

on your phone.

I'm nervous, very nervous!

Thank you. Good evening.

- Have you been waiting long? - Not at all.

As soon as I'm ready, I'm out the door.

You live in a very nice building.

The apartments are big, comfortable...

I was here 6 years ago, at the Bandeira de Mello's.

You know them?

I think they moved.

It's been so long since I last talked to them.

So, shall we go?

It's no use. There is an accident.

I used to take this shortcut on my way home from work.

Chocolate?

To sweeten up this disastrous night.

You have finally scored one!

It was my son. He's always keeping an eye on me.

You said you had a daughter.

She just had a baby.

I'm glad Celia got to know our grandson.

It seems like she was hanging on just for him.

I know it's pretty weird... you and me here.

She passed away a few days ago.

But she had been sick for a long time.

I took care of her, I was there...

And now you are relieved.

But she is also relieved.

If it wasn't so late I would invite you up for coffee.

Next time.

I should be going now.

Stay there.

- What? - No, I mean...

I can take care of myself.

I'm a modern woman. I even have a cell phone.

Because you have a cell phone...

I can't walk you to your door?

Really...

Thanks for the lovely evening.

You're welcome, Cinderella.

Snow White.

Snow White, Cinderella, Three Little Pigs.

It's all the same.

Bye.

My God, he won't leave.

What apartment are you going to, madam?

To the Bandeira de Mello's.

No, forget it.

You can go back to bed now. Thank you.

I know what I saw.

I know.

Let's go.

Why did you bring a police car?

For your comfort.

Comfort? Is Alcides crazy? I live here.

Everyone is staring, it's a scandal.

Let's go.

All right.

Flowers for...

- Regina. - For me?

- Regina, right? - Yes.

Thanks.

Why the escort?

Because you're becoming dangerous.

- The judge is dangerous. - Come on...

I took the time to call you.

Because you're worried about me.

Something tells you that I'm right.

You've never been wrong before.

Well... Finally, a little recognition.

I don't know why I put up with you.

Because you like me.

If you didn't, why would I be here?

So, did you find anything out?

I have to get in his apartment.

- Search the place. - You can't be serious.

Can I go now?

Look...

I think it's a waste of time...

but call me if you find anything out.

Washing your hands won't help.

Hi Daffy Duck!

- Are you moving? - Yes, but not right now.

Where are you moving to?

To my cousin's place in Bangu.

Jesus! No, I'm sorry. I didn't mean it...

Wait.

Are you leaving the Service?

I know, I know you don't care.

No, but I'll miss saying that I do something.

Even when I don't.

At least you won't be "Daffy Duck" anymore.

Between us, it's the worst code-name I've ever heard.

- Sorry, I have to go. - Wait a minute.

Let's have lunch together to say good-bye.

- No... - It's on me.

- No. I have to go. - Please. I invite you.

No, I can't. Good-bye.

Daffy Duck!

My name is Regina.

Let's go, Betina.

I can't have lunch with you.

I'll call you. Let's do it some other time, ok? Bye.

Good to see you. I wanted to talk to you...

I don't live here, my friend does.

OK.

Good morning, Miss Regina.

Good morning.

This is what I wanted to say.

Maybe I moved a little too fast.

My wife's death, meeting you...

Sorry I stumbled over you...

without giving you a chance to back away.

- What are you talking about? - The flowers.

The invitation. You had every right to say "no".

"No" to what?

I didn't have your phone number.

That's why I sent the flowers to your building.

Didn't you get them?

Of course, of course. Sure.

Thank you very much. The flowers were beautiful.

But that's not why I didn't go.

It was because of Isabel, in the restaurant?

No, I got sick.

I also didn't have your number.

That young lady is my daughter.

We're going through a difficult time.

Well, it doesn't matter.

I want to say that you... us...

Us, what?

- Hi, Miss Regina. - Hi.

You're really popular around here.

I'm sorry you didn't make it.

I cooked a special dinner for us.

- Are there any leftovers? - It's all in the freezer.

Come in, please.

Make yourself comfortable. I'll prepare lunch.

This won't take long. Are you hungry?

A little.

May I use the bathroom?

You can use the one in the bedroom.

This one is not working.

Thank you.

I couldn't get rid of it.

- Just use alcohol. - I just couldn't do it.

We only know a marriage succeeded...

when one of the partners die.

Right?

Even when the marriage is not that great anymore?

Especially then...

That doesn't mean...

that if you're not happily married...

you should kill your spouse...

just to say their marriage worked out.

Why do you always protect yourself with irony?

I'm just scared.

That's it.

Right?

Let's eat.

I'll set the table.

I forgot to feed the fish.

- Now it's too late. - I'll get rid of this later.

What about you?

Did you have a happy marriage?

Me?

At least he gave me a son.

Did you get your answer?

My daughter barely speaks to me.

I barely speak to my son as well.

He...

He...

He...

I don't like talking about this.

Then you don't have to.

It's ok.

His father went to live with him.

But I have a beautiful grandson.

Beautiful.

Incredible...

You set the table exactly...

how I set it for our dinner that never happened.

I don't know how you do it.

Are you sure this is the place?

The few times I passed by, it seemed like fun.

They do seem like very fun people.

Would you rather go dancing at a nursing home?

Ok, I'll stay.

Just to be on the safe side, I'd prefer to sit down.

I just thought we should do something different.

You're already different enough for me.

Actually, Regina...

I think all this has to do with your...

sense of humor.

What does my sense of humor have to do with this place?

It's just this place...

In here we can't get to know each other very well.

Like your jokes, they get in the way.

I brought you here...

so you could get rid of all those women in their 40's.

You're a handsome man.

Men age much better than women.

I don't know what's...

"a woman like you doing in a place like this".

Regina, I want to know more about you.

What are you hiding from me?

Nothing. I have nothing to hide.

Of course you have.

Everybody does.

About a month ago...

Did you read about the arrest...

of the head of a child prostitution ring...

at the Emotion's nightclub?

No.

I'm the one who turned him in.

I work for the police. That's it.

That's why I'm always walking around...

places like this.

How?

It's an information service.

A professional investigation hot line?

Yes. Kind of.

- So... - So, shall we go?

What?

What's up?

That friend of yours...

who lives in front of my building...

Is she part of this "Information Service"?

No, she's a church-going type.

Why?

It's just that when my wife died...

someone made a...

How can I say...

A formal accusation?

How do you know?

- That's what I do. - How could someone do that?

Invade someone's home with binoculars.

What binoculars? I don't use binoculars.

I try to do what's right.

- I'm an honest man. - Sure you are.

How can people judge my life without knowing it?

If you only knew how I felt when the police walked in...

I... I can imagine.

Thief!

Thief! Thief!

Run! Run!

Come on!

We are going to end up in the Emergency Room.

That's all right with me.

I know it's late...

but I have a personal issue to discuss with you.

And what isn't personal with you?

Go on.

He invited me to go to Itaipava.

He?

Camargo.

- Who? - The judge.

The murderer?

Sort of... Something like that.

How can someone be sort of a murderer?

Life is not always black and white, you know.

So now you're not sure anymore?

Well, if you're going to travel with him...

you must know he'll want something in return.

And it won't be just a kiss on the cheek.

Thanks for warning me...

but we already kissed last night.

You surprise me.

You don't become a virgin again when you get old.

I prefer to think so.

I didn't come here to ask for sentimental advice.

I just wanted...

I just wanted you to call me tomorrow night.

Your assistant Walmir could call.

First, the guy is a murderer...

now he's a Don Juan. What's it going to be?

Do you think I am pretty?

You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

I was very cute when I met your grandfather.

At least he said I was cute.

But then he changed his mind.

Grandma, where is Betina?

Betina is old. She doesn't like to walk anymore.

But I have a new story of Super-Granny.

Do you want to hear?

This time Super-Granny went into a very rich bank...

very rich...

It was full of old people.

Super-Granny saw a thief with a gun...

I can't...

I have two big scars, stretch marks...

You can play tick-tack-toe on them.

I can't get these clothes off.

I'll do it.

Not like that!

Not like that!

Stop being so nice.

Are you blind? Look at me.

We have kids and grandkids...

They're not here.

What's the problem?

Is it too soon?

It's too late.

I can't see myself naked on this bed with you...

naked on top of me. I just can't.

- Just close your eyes. - No, please. Don't!

Do you think this is easy for me?

I need to tell you one more thing.

I live in that apartment as a favor.

I'm not rich.

You're nuts.

What do you think I am?

You know my building...

and you may think that...

I'm wealthy or something.

And that if we...

I don't think I understand what you're trying to say.

But even if I do...

why is it important right now?

That's just the way I am.

I like everything crystal clear.

Not everything needs to be crystal clear, Regina.

Let me discover your flaws.

I may not even notice them...

or I may think that they're insignificant.

And if you don't think they're insignificant?

What if I find your flaws very significant?

It happens...

Everything has a price.

Which we only discover when we pay it.

Who is it?

My daughter.

I'll go to the guestroom.

Thanks.

Hi.

I knew I would find you here.

We need to talk.

Who is that?

A friend.

It belongs to a friend.

I've never said "I'm sorry".

Who said I'm going to apologize to her?

I don't understand...

how your daughter didn't know her mother had cancer.

I couldn't tell her.

Is this being clear to you?

Is this your method?

Her mother didn't want her to know.

Why not? Why didn't she?

She wouldn't let herself be deformed by the treatment.

She didn't want me to stay with her just...

out of pity.

But you did. And the way she wanted it.

Things happened too fast with the two of us.

Come, Betina. Come with me.

Come with me.

- It was a close call. - Yeah?

What's the matter?

You're drunk.

I've decided. I'm taking you to my apartment.

- Now? - Yeah.

That's how it's going to be. Clear. Crystal clear.

I know, the apartment isn't yours. So what?

Let's go anyway.

Come with me.

Good evening.

Don't you live in the other building?

- Good evening. - Good evening, Miss Regina.

You're really drunk, huh?

I always wanted to go to one of these "love motels".

What's wrong? You don't like it?

That day...

my wife was suffering a lot and...

she asked me to...

But she wanted you to, didn't she?

Does it matter now?

To me...

I knew there had to be something wrong...

for someone like you to be with me.

Miss Regina, Miss Regina!

That man left this for you.

And his phone for the owner of the damaged car.

I need to talk to you.

I'm down below, on the street.

Hi, Miss Regina.

I wasn't able to call you.

I wanted to know how your weekend was.

I'm almost worried about you.

The doorman let me in.

I brought another gift.

Come in.

But you know that dad is here.

It's my grandson's party, at my son's apartment.

May I?

Be careful with the gift.

I don't care.

Hi...

It's Regina.

I left something for you at your door.

Maybe it's too late, maybe. But I...

I know I shouldn't have been watching you...

But try to understand me.

Now that I know what happened that night...

I'm trying to understand you.

Look at me.

I'm here...

on the other side of the street.

I'm sorry.

TO AURELIO, DUDI AND ANA