Original subtitles

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)

PREVIOUSLY

SOFÍA: Ever since we got here,

I feel like there's something weird going on with the water.

LUPO: After fifteen years we finally know how she's special.

We have to go with Iris and Pedro, okay?

We have to contact her, that's why we came back.

We can still protect her.

And there's no one who can tell us anything else?

DIANA: You're not thinking about going to see her.

We all have a gift, Sofía.

Sometimes I feel lost, different from others.

Why is this happening to me?

- Where do you hide her? - FLOX: Far away. Difficult to reach.

GAEL: Sofía.

It's her. (BREATHES DEEPLY)

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING)

(CHANTS IN INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE)

(EXHALES)

(IN SPANISH) The time is near.

(CHANTING CONTINUES)

(WIND BLOWING)

(CHANTING CONTINUES)

IRIS: There's some things we need to tell you.

Things you don't know about.

Uh, what kind of things?

This is not the first time we've been to Río Vivo.

We were here 15 years ago.

What?

This is where Sofía was handed over to us.

And where the four of us were created.

That's why we came back.

So, you were already aware of her power over water.

No.

All we know is what you just told us.

We were told we needed to protect her

by taking her away from Río Vivo and raising her in a normal way.

That was it. Our orders.

So, you're saying you weren't told anything else.

- Is that really true? - IRIS: Yes, it's true.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)

We had to keep some things from you because you're still so young.

So, now we're back because we feel it's time

for us to learn more about it.

I contacted the person who asked us to take care of Sofía,

but I still haven't heard back.

Oh. And those brothers...

Fénix, are they the ones we're protecting her from?

Is that why they were able to do whatever they did?

I guess, some kind of hypnosis?

'Cause it seems like they must have some sort of power.

And the only explanation is that they're like us.

But that's impossible, right?

Um...

No more secrets!

- You might be right. - (SIGHS)

You told us we were unique.

That our talents were for taking care of Sofía.

You kept us in the dark because we were young?

What else are you hiding?

- We did the best we could. - IRIS: Hmm.

Let's focus on the fact that we're answering your questions now.

Yes, there are others like us. With their own skills and missions.

We know that our mission is to protect a balance between the humans

and the natural environment.

Maybe these guys do have some... mission related to Sofía.

- What I don't know, is why. - (LUPO BREATHES DEEPLY)

That is why it's important that we contact Navera.

She's the one who gave us the mission.

NAVERA: I met someone like you, a while back.

Someone who also had a strong connection to water.

- What'd they do? - That story was different than yours.

It's important that you accept it as part of who you are.

It really is a gift.

(SIGHS) Then why does it feel like a curse? (EXHALES)

I just really need to know what's wrong with me, Navera.

I'm afraid. I'm afraid of hurting someone, or... or cause an explosion one day.

And what am I going to tell my parents?

You... you have no idea what my parents are like.

They're overprotective.

If they knew I had something I couldn't control anytime I got nervous,

they'd never let me leave the house again.

(WATER GURGLING)

The mind cannot still that which the heart doesn't understand.

(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)

I don't think I follow.

I won't have an answer for all of your questions.

However, what I can do is make that which burdens you easier to carry.

(DOOR OPENING, CLOSING)

SOFÍA: I just went to study with a friend after school.

I didn't need my bodyguard.

(SIGHS)

- SOFÍA: Something wrong? - No, nothing.

We were waiting till you got here for dinner.

(CHAIR CREAKS)

SOFÍA: This is weird.

Okay, so my family is normally weird, but this...

Yeah. This is weirder than usual.

I told them. Had no choice.

Flox! We agreed to wait. We made a siblings' pact.

We agreed to 24 hours. This isn't something to hide.

Sofía, our focus right now is, to understand more about this ability.

Yes? So, you understand yourself.

- So, you two believe me? - Sure.

Of course. Yeah, why wouldn't we believe you?

Well, I didn't think it was normal for a daughter to have magical powers.

PEDRO: Could you give us an example of what you do?

If you feel like it. Hmm?

Maybe, you could...

pour this water out.

Not that you have to prove anything.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING)

(SIGHS) I'm still trying to learn how to control it.

We believe you. You don't have to prove anything.

- It's fine. - But... (SIGHS)

(SIGHS) I don't get it. I've done this before.

I should be able to do it.

- (IRIS SHUSHING) - Mm-hmm. It doesn't matter. Just relax.

- (CRICKETS CHIRPING) - (DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)

RAFAEL: Did you learn anything about Sofía or her parents?

- I told you I'm on it. - Hurry it up!

We have to report to him soon

and I don't think he'll be as patient with us as he was last time.

- Why doesn't he come do it himself, then? - He can't come so easily, as you know.

Time is running out. We need an answer quick.

(GAEL CHUCKLES)

Is that why you've started a new investigative technique?

Trying to suck the answers directly out of a girl's mouth.

Micael saw you kissing Emilia.

(SCOFFS)

- Are you questioning my methods? - I wouldn't dare.

Sofía was here when the tree caught on fire

and Diana was with her.

Doesn't mean anything.

They were both at the party when the sprinklers went off.

- It might be related. - Okay.

I'll investigate it, then.

Yeah, Diana may know something, but I'm interested in Sofía.

I don't think it's a coincidence that her brother wanted a job here.

Micael is right. That family is hiding something.

Is there anything you're not telling me?

Why are we looking for Aurora?

- It's our mission. - GAEL: I know.

But what will happen when we find her?

Instead of worrying about things that don't concern you,

take care of Sofía.

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

There's something I didn't tell you.

I met a woman who seems to know something about this stuff.

Who is this lady?

Tacu's aunt, my friend at school. She understood me and gave me confidence.

But what... what do you know about her?

- What's her name? - Navera. That's her name.

She lives up the hill.

Hmm.

Well... if she gave you confidence...

If you think she's a good person, you have our support.

What's up? Why are you staring like that?

I didn't expect that answer. It's weird.

Weird? No, it's not. No, of course. We always worry about you.

So, Mom. Navera says that what I have is a gift,

and that she can teach me how to handle it.

She asked me if I wanted to stay with her for a few days,

but I know what you and Dad will say, so it doesn't matter.

No, no. Don't rule it out.

I don't get it. You never let me do anything,

and when a stranger invites me over, that's all right?

No, no, no. It's not like she's really a stranger.

You said yourself, she's Tacu's aunt.

If she can help you...

Sofía, what you have...

it's special.

This time, I don't know if we...

I don't know if I know how... (BREATHES SHAKILY)

I don't want you to feel alone.

Are you all right, Mama? Never saw you like this.

Yeah, yeah. No, I'm fine, it's just...

I think some pollen got into my eyes.

I can't wait to meet this Navera, was it? Navera, right?

Yeah. Navera.

NATIONAL SCHOOL

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Yeah, Lupo. I'll look for Sofía in her classroom. Chill.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING)

MICAEL: Last one to leave?

Yeah. I like chemistry.

MICAEL: Me, too.

We should get together sometime.

- Exchange experiments. - (WATER GURGLING)

- Yeah, sounds nice. - I'm surprised.

- I expected you to say no. - Well, I didn't say yes either.

I mean, how would I even know if you're good at it.

How about, what's your favorite way to experiment?

- With cold? Or with heat? - And yours?

Do you like ones that cause allergic reactions or dizziness?

Gotta go.

- (SIZZLING) - (FLOX PANTING)

- (GROANS) - MICAEL: What?

(BREATHES SHARPLY) Let me go!

Go ahead.

What? I know. You like talking to me, right?

Then tell me. Your family?

(BREATHES DEEPLY) You...

- You are... - (SCOFFS) What?

Intelligent?

Good looking?

- Out of my way! - (GROANS)

(BREATHES HEAVILY)

She says you have a special connection to nature?

Don't tell me you believe that. I could have told you that

if you were looking for a pseudo-scientific explanation.

I know what you're going to say,

"Not everything has a scientific explanation."

But you know, that's what the crazies who believe in horoscopes say.

- Diana, is something wrong? - Me? Why? What could be wrong?

You brother and I are friends now. I'm in the friend zone.

What?

Don't worry, I'll tell you later. Gotta go.

You gonna tell me what's wrong or keep spying on me?

- I'm the one spying? What about you? - Really? Why would you say that?

- Are you mad at me? - No!

- All right. Guess I better go. - Hey, wait up.

(SIGHS) You seem different, last few days.

- Something happen? - So, you were spying on me, huh?

- (CHUCKLES) - SOFÍA: What?

- Does that hood help you sneak around? - Sometimes, maybe.

You all right? You can tell me anything you want.

I'm a good listener.

(SIGHS) Don't think you'd understand, Gael.

Try me.

Sofía, I was looking for you. Wanna go?

We're going to study.

- Can I join you? - Another time. Let's go.

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

You contacted Sofía before talking to us.

It was my duty. You should never have come back.

You don't know the danger you are exposing her to.

That's exactly the reason we came back.

How can we protect her when we don't know what we're protecting her from?

We need to know the entire story.

Navera, you're the one who chose not to tell us this 15 years ago.

- Iris is right. Sofía is going rebellious. - Very.

- She was running away all the time. - All the time.

We don't know what to keep her away from. You left us with no other choice.

She wants to have friends!

- She wants to be with people... - Yes.

- ...like any teenager. - She is not just any teenager.

Our missions require great sacrifices, you know that. Still you disobeyed.

What else were we supposed to do? What if she ran off?

What if she left and didn't come back?

You don't realize the consequences of your return.

Your simple charge was to protect her.

By coming here, you did the exact opposite.

(PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

Who are these guys called Fénix?

You know anything about them?

They came to town at the same time we did, and they're not human.

At least not normal humans.

They used some kind of power on Flox and Lupo.

They... they said they were hypnotized with heat.

- What? What is it, Navera? - Let me worry about them.

But right now, it's imperative that Sofía learns

- about what's happening with her. - (PEDRO SIGHS)

- Get her ready. - Get her ready for what?

All good?

Yeah, we know.

- (GRUNTS SOFTLY) - I'll miss you a lot, you know?

Dad. Please take it easy.

I'm only going to be away from home for a few days.

(PEDRO CHUCKLES)

Okay then, Sofía.

Let's not waste any more time.

- You ready? - Yes.

Eventually...

you will be able to do many great things with your power.

And I don't just mean controlling it.

Please close your eyes.

- (SIGHS) - Let us feel the softness of the breeze.

We notice the sounds surrounding us. The aroma...

that this tree offers us.

(PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

And water? Isn't that our focus?

For now, let's not worry about it.

You know, Sofía, this tree here, this particular one.

It bears a fruit that's very delicious.

When I was a child, my grandmother used to tell me a story

about a little girl who lived here. Not far away, down in the valley.

She wanted to taste the fruit. It was all she could think about.

She couldn't wait for them to fall. So, she came and plucked one.

It was sour.

It wasn't ready. Wasn't ripe.

So, you're saying

- do not gather fruit before it's time? - (CHUCKLES, BREATHES DEEPLY)

Sometimes, we need to be patient with ourselves,

with our development, with our emotions.

We are a part of a process.

We have to change the way we view the world. Our thinking.

Only then, will we be able to really call what's in our mind.

And then, we connect with everything that surrounds us.

This teaches us to coexist with nature, and thus, we have achieved balance.

(BREATHES SHARPLY) What if I can't?

It's not something you're expected to do right away.

You'll learn when you're ready.

(SOFT POP MUSIC PLAYING)

(SOFT POP MUSIC CONTINUES)

(SOFT POP MUSIC CONCLUDES)

(OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING)

(DOG BARKING)

They sleep here?

That fire is burning at all times. Day and night.

They never let it go out.

- The fire. - Ah.

I think something's making them nervous lately.

They seem confused. They are arguing with each other.

I don't understand why you're telling me this.

RAFAEL: Why are you here?

The place needs some repairs and painting. I was just showing the kid.

Uh... the roof. Some boards need to be replaced.

Get out. Now.

When it snows in the winter, the roof is gonna... (GRUNTS)

Out! Now.

So, now you're a carpenter?

Well, there was nothing to do at the bar so I thought I should stay busy.

I'll just go.

(GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING)

(WATER GURGLING)

Incredible!

(PANTS) Where is Gael?

How would I know?

- Don't trust him? - Why would you say that?

(TENSE MUSIC PLAYING)

I don't know what Flox did to me but...

it won't heal.

(WHISPERS) I know.

RAFAEL: If Gael won't take care of Sofía, I'll do it.

But first, we have to deal with the other issue.

Let's go.

(EXHALES DEEPLY)

(LUCIO CHUCKLES)

- Roberto always knows when to behave. - What are you still here?

What about you? Why the hide and seek?

None of your business. Just go.

I've been kicked out enough times today. What are you hiding from?

Nothing.

Ah. Roberto always used to hide every time there was going to be a storm.

- Look. - (GAEL SIGHS)

LUCIO: If you don't like the way your brothers do things,

- you can always go your own way. - I know that.

So, then why... why are you hiding?

Get me a drink.

(SIGHS)

Were you ever in a situation...

there was something you had to do, but you had doubts about it?

I'm old, you know. I wouldn't even remember. (CHUCKLES)

- This is about the girl, right? - No.

LUCIO: The one where the family doesn't like you?

No.

Your brothers don't approve of her either, do they?

I'm not talking about that.

- I'm talking about obligations. - LUCIO: Oh.

This reminds me of a movie I saw a long time ago in black and white.

Listen. He was in love with the girl, but if he stayed with her,

he was letting his country down.

- How? - You relate to this one?

It was something political, you see?

The man had to make a choice.

He had to choose what was more important to him.

Was it his love or his obligation to something higher,

his homeland, his country.

- What'd he choose? - His obligation to his country!

Staying with the girl would have been a betrayal to himself,

what he believed in. (CHUCKLES)

You're too young, you wouldn't understand.

- (DOG BARKING) - Hmm. (GULPS)

- Roberto says he agrees. (LAUGHS) - (CHUCKLES)

(SIGHS DEEPLY)

(INSECTS CHIRPING)

(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING)

Lupo is waiting on the forest trail.

Thank you.

SOFÍA: I still have so many questions.

NAVERA: I know, but those answers will come in time.

Just stay in tune with your instincts, and be careful, Sofía.

- Always be wary. - SOFÍA: Of what?

NAVERA: Whatever you do, stay away from the fire.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING)

WEST TRAIL VIEWPOINT

Lupo, where are you?

Navera told me you'd be on the Eastern trail.

I'm already here. Are you coming or not? I don't know if I should wait or go on.

(PHONE CHIMES)

(LEAVES RUSTLING)

(BREATHES HEAVILY)

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC PLAYING)

(BREATHES HEAVILY)

(PHONE CHIMES)

NEW MESSAGE FROM GAEL WE NEED TO TALK.

I NEED YOU TO KNOW SOME THINGS ABOUT ME.

(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC CONTINUES)

- (EXHALES SHARPLY) - (BREATHES HEAVILY, GROWLS)

(THEME MUSIC PLAYING)

(MUSIC CONCLUDES)