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THE COW WHO SANG A SONG INTO THE FUTURE

Get in, miss.

It's 700.

Wasn't she gorgeous?

Mysterious Suicide in River Cruces

I've never shown this to anyone.

Do you think I look like her?

I don't know.

Hey...

How did they know it was suicide and not an accident?

I don't know.

They never found the body.

They say she tied her feet to the bike so she wouldn't float.

My mom was young, about seven years old.

I think my mom thinks I'm like her.

That's why she's afraid of me.

- We're sure it's the correct side? - Yes, Doctor.

Change the music.

Let's see.

The tumor has a lot of necrosis.

- Biopsy gripper. - Yes, Doctor.

What...

You're either here or you're not.

Sorry, Doctor.

- I need you focused. - Understood, Doctor.

Up in the sky...

Wasn't my sister picking me up today?

Tomás!

Your sister had to wait for me to pick her up.

Hi.

Hi.

I have to go.

Bye, gorgeous.

Bye.

What was our deal, son?

Sorry, Mom.

You're not a kid, Tomás.

How long is this stage gonna last?

Pretending to be I don't know who.

We talked about "this stage", Mom.

I'm a woman.

We talked, yes.

You told me you wanted to keep being Tomás.

No, Mom, I told you I'm the same as always.

Why can't you see me for who I am?

Sorry, but while you live with me, you'll be my son.

The battery won't charge.

So either you change my phone

or give me my money back.

I can't.

- You can't? - I can't do a refund.

- What do you mean? - I'm not the owner...

so I can't do that.

My boss will be here tomorrow.

Do you understand?

Magdalena!

Sir, are you okay?

Sir?

Clarita, call an ambulance!

- Hello? - Hi.

Hi, Bernardo.

Hello?

Can you hear me?

Cecilia? We have bad signal here.

What happened?

Dad said he saw Mom.

- What? - At a cell phone store.

What did you say?

Hello?

Bernardo!

We're at the hospital. You have to come!

Hurry up, kids! The cab's coming in ten minutes.

Taxi ahoy!

Come on, Tomás!

I need you to see to my patients this week.

I have a family emergency.

Impossible.

I know.

Don't you like me?

I always like you.

Call me if you need anything.

Be careful!

Uncle!

Hey.

Get in.

Hi, Uncle Bernardo.

Hello, Tomás.

- Hi. - You took your time.

I'm sorry.

I'm dirty.

I know I gained weight.

No.

You look fine.

How's Dad doing?

I don't know.

We'll arrive after visiting hours.

Yes, but I'm a doctor, I want to examine him.

I need to see him.

Wait for me in the car.

Keep your eyes on mine.

I'm going to die, Ceci.

No, Dad.

Now, follow the light.

Your mom came back.

Dad...

Mom's dead.

She died a long time ago.

You think I'm an idiot?

Raise your arms like this.

Do you feel any pain?

Or weakness?

Your mom will never forgive me.

What are you talking about?

Why should Mom forgive you?

She's the one who left, not you.

Mr. Enrique, how are you?

- How are you, Doctor? - You're in good company.

Yes, with my daughter, the doctor.

Pleased to meet you.

Your dad is okay, it was just a scare.

What do you mean? What's the diagnosis?

At first, we thought it was a heart attack.

But the test results showed otherwise.

It was a case of stress.

I think he should stay one more day under observation.

Did you run any neurological exams?

He seems a bit disoriented.

Be warned

Be warned, neighbors

Planet Earth

Is our friend!

River Cruces is our roots!

If you don't like it, you can take the boot!

Why are they protesting?

Because lots of fish died.

Why?

They don't know yet, but I hear the pulp factory is involved.

Turn the engine off.

We'll have to be careful.

Don't upset Dad, alright?

He can't eat meat or cheese, and no alcohol.

I need you to take charge at the dairy, for once.

Sorry, miss. I didn't see you.

Bernardo?

Experts arrived at the River Cruces to investigate the death of many fish,

classifying the event an ecological disaster.

Although evidence points to the Araucana pulp factory

as the cause of the water contamination,

the authorities have declined to comment.

Citizens have taken to the streets to protest...

I thought I knew the woods.

One never truly knows them, Cecilita.

Don't feel bad.

Things are so chaotic, no one understands anything.

What's that for?

The wound on your forehead.

- But I don't have one. - Yes, you do.

- I told you, Cecilita. - But...

- But... - Why would I lie to you?

Here, let me.

Don't be stubborn.

It's not the first time I've nursed your wounds.

Remember I'd use this when you were little?

When you and your mom would get scrapes in the woods.

No.

I remember it as if it were yesterday.

You used to love being amongst the cows.

Before the dairy existed.

Your mom never liked the idea of the cows being a milk factory.

My mom never liked anything.

Not the countryside nor being with us.

That's why she disappeared whenever she could.

You know I always say too much.

- I'm sorry. - Thank you.

Welcome home, sweetie.

I've only come for a few days.

Thank you. Good night, Felicia.

- How long ago? - About six months.

Mom!

The bees died.

What happened?

The neighbors fumigated,

I couldn't protect the boxes.

When I got there, the ones that were still alive looked drunk,

flying all over the place.

Where's Bernardo? I can't find the truck keys.

At the dairy.

Can we go see the cows?

Quickly, we have to visit Grandpa.

Let's go?

I'll stay here and rehearse.

Alright.

Hurry up and get dressed.

Easy.

Take this.

Miss Cecilia!

Hi, Victor.

It's been so long.

Almita.

The last time I saw you

you were as tiny as a chili seed.

Look at you, all grown-up.

What are you doing to her?

We're helping her be a mom.

We're inseminating her.

Does it hurt?

No, they're used to it.

Was this one loose last night?

Loose?

No, they're never loose.

- Do you need something? - The truck keys.

There's a spare in the office. I'll get it for you.

They always leave one there.

Another effect of the contamination of the River Cruces

is the disappearance of its aquatic plants,

the main food of the swans, ducks, and other local birds

who have begun to starve.

Those that are still in good physical condition, are emigrating.

The Araucana pulp factory has declined to comment...

Come closer

Come closer to us

Before we leave this place

Before we leave this place

We see death ahead

Is the end nigh?

They declined to comment

and residents have taken to the streets in protest.

Mister,

it's been over an hour.

Almita, your brother's taking so long.

I'll go fetch the laundry and come right back, wait here.

Hey, buddy.

Holy Mother of God!

I can't believe you're back.

Please don't get offended, Mrs. Magdalena,

but I don't think they're ready to see you yet.

Hey,

tell me,

are you here for Mr. Enrique?

Are you taking him with you?

So...

Did you come for me?

Has my time come?

Don't tell me you came for one of your children.

You can't tell me.

This is for me.

To calm my nerves.

That's it,

so you can speak up, once and for all.

Sit down, here.

We have so much to talk about.

Where it is?

You didn't get to know these.

Those things exist over there?

You stay here.

I'll come back soon.

Can you hear my cell phone?

No. Help me set the table.

Hi.

Where have you been, Bernardo?

It was Grandma, she took your phone.

What a joy...

My God.

All of you here together again after such a long time.

Where's the wine for a toast?

We'll have to toast with water.

Water?

Felicia! Bring a bottle of wine!

Let's start before it gets cold.

Uncle,

why do they separate the calves from their moms?

This is a dairy farm, my dear.

If the calves drink the cow's milk,

business ends, we will be broke.

Any developments, son?

I have an estimate...

Don't tell me. I don't want to know about that.

I'm not putting another penny into the dairy,

I've told you a thousand times.

Is your brother thick or deaf?

Can we not talk business now?

He wants to change everything.

No, Dad, I just want to take care of the cows.

We need to fix the wells.

Can we change the subject?

Don't mention the wells!

He keeps nagging.

This is the best dairy farm in the region.

How much water do cows need?

Here we are.

Eating grass, like them.

Did I say something funny?

What are you laughing about?

I felt a tingling in my body.

Let's do it again!

What was that?

Mrs. Magdalena...

Mrs. Magdalena...

Felicia!

Sorry, I didn't see you.

What is happening?

Everything is happening. But what are you referring to?

During dinner, I felt a...

Cecilita.

There will always be things we can't explain.

You should get some rest.

Go to sleep.

- Good night. - Good night.

Mom?

Leave us alone.

No one wants you here.

Go away!

Leave!

No.

Wait.

Wait.

Wait!

You haven't changed a bit.

No, no.

I'm not going to hurt you.

You're still so beautiful...

And I'm a wreck.

I always imagined this moment.

I often thought about what I would say.

And now you are here...

Mom?

Come

Come closer to us

We saw you grow up

Death is coming

Our end is here

Death is coming

Our end is here

Without my children

I lived dead

More dead than alive

I lived

So please

Let me

Die

So please

Let us

Die

We will return

One day

Hey!

What could have made these animals head to the river?

Magdalena!

Magdalena!

- Dad! - Magdalena!

Forgive me!

Dad!

Come here.

Magdalena,

I am sorry!

Open "Find cell phone".

There's a buzzing noise.

Can you hear the buzzing?

Everything's okay, Dad.

Relax.

Lie down.

That's it.

Will you stay with me?

Ok.

Why would Mom need to forgive you?

Bernardo!

Come in.

I've been looking for you.

Dad is losing his mind.

I think I am, too.

Last night...

I saw Mom...

What's this?

I'm finding Mom's stuff everywhere.

Last time I went to the river...

This popped up.

I've been restoring it.

It's almost finished.

Mom sent it to me.

How are you so sure?

She knows I need it now.

Are you going to meet someone?

Do you want a lift?

I'm never going to use these.

Were they Grandma's?

Why are you so sure it was suicide?

Because someone saw her.

Who?

Your mom.

I dreamt about this.

That you came for me.

In my dream, only I could see you.

You took me to another planet, where people

understood each other without words.

I'm listening...

Is that you?

How?

What's it like?

Dying...

Wet.

Did you regret it?

Is that why you're back?

I'd never have come back here.

I've also thought about...

Following in your steps.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry.

Sorry, I didn't want to make you sad.

Let's forget that,

okay?

I'm sorry.

Let the current pass through your...

Apparently, the cows are all sick!

Go see what's happening!

Go on! Hurry!

Go! Go!

What's wrong?

What's happening?

She is agonizing.

Her tongue looks swollen.

Is something affecting her nervous system?

It could be, but...

I think it's something else.

Did you notify the Regional Cattle Services?

She's dead!

This animal's dead!

Look for a little bird.

Look, Grandpa, a bee, at last!

Let's see.

Let me see.

It's focused too close.

Let's see.

Take these.

Wait here.

Wait for me here.

Phosphorous deficiency makes them eat any old thing.

But that...

we already knew.

But I...

always...

- I always check the animals' food well. - I know.

Maybe...

they ate a fungus or something.

But I always check thoroughly.

We'll know after the test results.

I'm so sorry, Bernardo.

Hey...

Could it have happened...

when the animals went to the river?

Excuse me.

The wells were broken so they went to drink from the river.

I couldn't take care of them.

It's not your fault.

They...

They couldn't take it anymore.

What the hell is going on here?

- Dad, it's not his fault! - Move!

What did you do?

When were you gonna tell me about the mess you made?

What did you do?

- No one could've foreseen this. - Shut up!

A whole life's work, Goddamnit!

He was never up to the job.

You good for nothing.

This is all your fault.

My fault?

You never listened.

Stop crying like a fag.

Fix the damn mess you made.

The cows are dead and it's your fault.

Just like Mom.

What does your mom have to do with this?

I asked you not to take her, she always came back worse.

But you didn't listen to me.

Nor to her or anyone else.

You were scared she'd talk, weren't you?

You fucked up her life making her believe she was crazy.

You killed her,

sending her to that fucking hospital again and again.

Come.

Come.

Mom?

Come. I'll get you out.

Thank you, Mom.