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Where are we going?

Where do you want to go?

I don’t know.

What do you want to do?

I don’t know.

I know what you want to do.

What?

Don’t you feel bad?

Mario is your dad.

It’s not like I’m gonna tell him.

No, really.

Don’t you feel any remorse?

Yeah, sometimes.

But then it goes away.

You make it go away, Stepmom.

Don’t call me that.

- I mean it in a nice way. - I don’t like it.

Fine.

Can I tell you something?

Every time Mario goes on a trip and you and I get together,

I pray for him to die.

Let him die, please let him die.

Let the plane crash or whatever, so he’ll die.

But it never happens.

Mario comes back...

and I get very depressed.

So sad all day long...

till the next time Mario goes on a trip,

you and I see each other again,

and once again I pray for him to die.

What time does my dad get back today?

His flight arrives at 10.

And have you prayed already?

Yes.

Cut!

Cut!

Everything OK back there?

Yes, seriously, I gotta pee so bad, it’s brutal.

Regina, Regina. We’ve got sound about to pee herself, we’ve got an actress about to pee herself. I’m good.

Sorry, sorry, I didn’t copy that.

We can make a quick stop.

No, I guess… I can hold it.

Gerardo, everything OK?

I mean, I could just pee here, but…

No, please, no.

Have you guys ever eaten there?

Claudia and Diego are in bed. Silent. Looking at each other.

What time is it?

Nine.

I gotta go.

Claudia gets out of bed, picks up the skirt laid over the back of the chair and puts it on.

Then she puts on her blouse and starts to button it.

Hey, man, the part about getting it up…

Now it’s my turn to pray the bastard can’t get it up.

Learn your lines…

Claudia smiles, but just a little.

Then her phone rings. Claudia looks at the screen.

It’s your dad.

Hello?

Hi, where were you?

Where are you?

Where are you?

At Rosy’s.

What’s up?

My flight was canceled, bad weather. There’s a huge fucking storm out here and I’ll have to stay.

Where are you now?

I’m still in Toronto, at the airport.

I’m on my way to the hotel and tomorrow…

To a hotel near here, it says…

I’m on my way to a hotel near here and tomorrow I’ll fly out early.

Want me to pick you up at the airport tomorrow?

If you want to.

Of course I want to.

I’ll be arriving at 11 in the morning.

Perfect. Then I’ll see you tomorrow morning.

But don’t be sad.

I am sad.

You won’t be tomorrow.

OK.

I love you…

So much.

I love you so much.

Me too.

Bye.

Your dad’s flight was canceled for bad weather.

He’s coming back tomorrow morning.

So what do you want to do now?

Stepmom...

Oh, right…

So what do you want to do now, Stepmom?

I don’t know, son…

Celebrate?

OK.

And that’s it… Claudia and Diego have sex. Hard against the wall, flat against the floor…

You should do it for real.

What?

Have sex. You and Sandra.

Why would we do it for real?

So it looks more real.

Don’t worry, it’s going to look real. I know how to act.

But it would look more real if you really did it.

I wouldn’t have a problem doing it for real.

But you’re dead already, you can’t fuck.

Like that guy… What’s that actor’s name...?

Which one?

- “The Wrestler”… the one from “9 1/2 Weeks”. - Mickey Rourke.

That guy made a movie, I don’t know which, where he had real sex with the actress.

“Wild Orchid”.

That’s it, man, that’s the one… Mickey Rourke had real sex with the actress in that and then they got married.

No, but that turned out not to be true.

They did get married.

No, stupid, that part about having sex for real. That wasn’t true in the end.

Maybe you and Sandra end up getting married.

I doubt it…

No offense.

Am I that bad a match?

In “Antichrist” they fucked for real.

In the shower scene, right?

No, I doubt it was really the actors.

They were body doubles.

- You wouldn’t do a real sex scene? - No.

No… look, I get hired to act,

you know, to pretend without looking like you’re pretending.

And honestly, pretending you’re fucking and that you’re having the most incredible time...

is the easiest thing in the world.

You don’t have to do it for real to get people to believe you…

Right?

What about you?

Me?

Would you do it?

Come, let me put the shirt on you.

I don’t know...

Depends…

It’s true that things look better when you do them for real.

That’s my point.

I still wouldn’t do it.

Let me know if you change your mind.

Right, I’ll let you know.

Tom Cruise is a guy who does everything for real.

He climbs buildings for real, he hangs from helicopters for real. He does it all for real.

How’s it going, guys?

Are you ready?

Yeah, whenever.

- What’s keeping us? - Just some touch ups and we’re ready.

Let’s get this one finished and then wrap up.

- Bring the camera. - That’s enough.

- Roll video and sound! - Sound rolling.

Call it.

Scene 36. Take 1.

Set!

Action!

Don’t tell me you’re going to cry.

Cut!

Carlos! Are you OK?

Are you OK?

Guys, help me with Carlos?

You did a somersault. Are you alright?

How does it look, sir?

Pretty good. Moan a little less.

But, sir, did you see the size of the hole I made?

Yeah, but… keep it more contained.

Yes, sir.

It’s all very good.

Hello, hello.

Hello.

He’s still awake.

- He’s been like this all day. - Hi…

- Could he be sick? - No, he’s just a pain.

Come here.

How did it go?

Quite well.

We got a bit stuck on the last take but it was OK.

- What’s your call time tomorrow? - Pretty decent.

10 AM.

If you want, give him to me and go have some rest…

- You sure? - Yeah, it’s my turn. It’s my turn.

I’ll leave you two. Thanks.

BAD ACTOR

What’s up?

What’s up, man? Where are you?

- I’m on my way to the location. Why? - What’s your day like?

Chill.

I think I’ll be finished by five at the latest.

Well, get this: Alex called, they’re going to do a remake of “Touch of Evil”. It’s an old film by Orson Welles.

Yeah, sure, it’s set on the border, with the bomb in the car.

Well, Robert Rodriguez is doing the remake and he wants the Mexican character to be played by a Mexican.

Cool.

- So what, did they send you a bunch of scenes for the audition? - No, they want you.

Get out.

A couple of gringos came in to do casting and they want to talk to you to see if you’re interested.

Fuck yeah, man, that’s great! Hey, wait a second, I’m just pulling in...

I hate this turn.

Give me a second…

Good morning!... Thanks.

OK now, go on.

Can you make it today after you finish? How about six at my office?

No... can it be at like seven? This location is really fucking far away.

Seven is fine. Should I send an Uber?

No, I’ve got my car.

OK.

Hey, hey... Thanks, man. You sure took your time.

Shut up, asshole. Seven sharp.

Thanks. Good morning!

Good morning!

Hey, you jerks!

Mario comes out of the exit for international flights and when he sees Claudia he waves from a distance.

Mario goes up to Claudia and hugs her. Mario: Did you miss me?

No.

Mario smiles, sure his wife is joking.

Mario, smiling: I didn’t miss you either.

Claudia smiles at Mario’s reply.

Cut to Interior-Exterior, Car, Streets, Day.

Mario drives his car. Claudia sits in the passenger seat.

Mario: I really need to talk to Diego.

Why?

Something came up while I was with the Canadians that I think might interest that useless son of mine.

Mario looks for Diego’s number in his phone.

What are you doing?

I’m gonna call that asshole.

Mario dials and right away we hear Diego’s voice on speakerphone.

Hello? Mario: Hi, son. Diego: Are you back?

Mario: Yeah, I’m here in the car with Claudia, she can hear you. Diego: Hi, Stepmom!

Hello!

I copy, I copy. We’re on our way. They need you on set.

Ximena, we have to go to the set. So, am I a good actor?

Better than Tom Cruise.

- Can you hold this for me? - Of course.

Hey, you’ve really got your lines down.

Could you get me some water?

I’ll take care of it. Water on set for Sandra, please.

Yes, now, she’s on set now.

Hello, hello.

Ready?

I think so.

Don’t worry.

- How’s the baby, how did he behave last night? - Same as always.

So, like a fucking nightmare.

I mean, same as always.

Did you hear that this guy is leaving us for Hollywood?

Really?

Let him tell you about it.

- Seriously, for real? - I’ll tell you all about it.

Are we ready, Regina?

One second, sir.

Shall we do this, folks?

OK, folks, anybody who doesn’t have to be here for the take, please leave.

We’re starting.

I’ll turn around.

Can you hold my phone? It’s in my robe.

OK.

Ready.

So what’s this about you going to Hollywood?

I’m meeting with some gringos who want me for the remake of “Touch of Evil”.

Guys, can we do it?

Yes… the main character is Mexican and they want me.

- I don’t know that film. - It’s an old movie by Orson Welles.

Are they filming here in Mexico?

Yeah.

That’s so cool, you’ll do great, good luck.

- I’ll tell you about it tomorrow. - Yeah, it’s going to go great.

Don’t forget to tell them you have a friend who’s a really good actress.

Roll video and sound!

Hold on a second, there’s a truck.

Loving eyes.

Just a second…

Sound rolling!

Call it.

Scene 12 A, Take 1!

Give me set.

Set!

Silence!

Action!

What time is it?

Nine.

I gotta go.

- No. - Yes.

I know.

Now it’s my turn to pray the bastard can’t get it up.

It’s your dad.

Hello?

Where are you?

At Rosy’s.

What’s up?

My flight was canceled, bad weather. There’s a huge fucking storm out here and I’ll have to stay.

Where are you now?

I’m still in Toronto, at the airport.

I’m on my way to a hotel near here and tomorrow I’ll fly out early.

Want me to pick you up at the airport tomorrow?

If you want to.

Of course I want to.

I’ll be arriving at 11 in the morning.

Perfect. Then I’ll see you tomorrow morning.

But don’t be sad.

I am sad.

You won’t be tomorrow.

OK.

I love you so much.

Me too.

Bye.

Your dad’s flight was canceled for bad weather.

He’s coming back tomorrow morning.

So what do you want to do now, Stepmom?

I don’t know, son…

Celebrate?

So, yes?

Yes what?

Yes?

Cut, cut, cut!

Cut!

Guys, reset everything, please!

Is everything OK, Sandra?

Yes.

What was it, sir?

Nothing, we were doing great but at the end there’s something… weird.

Want to see it?

Yeah.

Come on, let’s see the take.

Go back, go back, more, there.

Play, sir.

It’s all going really nice…

There…

What happened?

Go back a little…

Did you notice? Did you say something to her, Daniel?

Yeah, maybe… I was improvising.

No, why would you? Don’t say anything to her.

Got it, sir.

So then, can we do it again?

Yes, sir.

Great. Let’s go, then.

Regina!

Yes, sir?

Let’s reset, please.

Just the end or from the top, sir?

From the top, from the top. So they can build momentum.

We’re doing it from the top, you’ll have to get her changed.

Sandra, do you want to go back to the trailer or just change here?

No, here is fine. It’s faster.

OK, then I’ll close the door. Let me know when you’re ready.

Could you come too?

Is something wrong?

No. But could you come too?

Yeah, sure.

Mariano… Could you leave? Sandra needs to change.

Yes, of course.

Are you alright?

Sandra, Sandra, what’s wrong?

You feel bad? You want me to get you something?

Sandra…

What is it?

Sandra, look at me…

Did something happen during the take?

Daniel did something that made you feel uncomfortable?

What did Daniel do?

What’s wrong?

Daniel raped me.

What do you mean he raped you?

Just now during the take?

Yes. During the take.

What? Don’t you have the other underwear?

He pulled it.

Why didn’t you scream?

I couldn’t… I couldn’t.

Regina, we have to raise hell right now.

Hold on, wait…

Regina, didn’t you hear? The guy raped her.

Yes, I heard… Just hold on, wait… Sandra…

What do you want to do?

Do you want us to raise hell or you don’t want us to do anything? What do you want to do?

I don’t know, I can’t breathe.

Sandra, I think we have to report it.

How do you do that?

I have no clue.

My brother is a lawyer.

I can call him and ask how we do it. What do you think?

What?

Nothing…

I was thinking that maybe we should talk to Gerardo first.

Gerardo?

Yes, tell him what’s happening.

What do you think?

I don’t know.

No, not yet, I’ll let you know.

What do you think, should I tell Gerardo to come?

I’ll do whatever you say, Sandra.

OK.

OK.

Gerardo, could you come out for a second?

Is something wrong?

No, I just need you to come out for a second.

Are we ready?

No...

Let me through.

What’s wrong?

Can I tell him?

What?

What?

Can I tell him?

Daniel raped Sandra.

What do you mean he raped her?

What do you mean he raped you?

Yes, he raped her just now during the take.

Now during the take?

Yes.

You, Sandra...

Can you answer me?

What happened?

Daniel raped me.

Now during the take?

Yes, now during the take.

You’re sure?

How could she not be sure?

Gerardo… My brother is a lawyer…

No, wait, Regina, please.

I think we have to call someone who knows how to report this.

I think we have to report this.

Wait, I totally agree with that...

But… Sandra...

Are you completely sure of what you’re saying?

But why didn’t you say anything?

She’s telling you now.

During the take… Why didn’t you cut the take?

I couldn’t… I couldn’t.

May I call my brother, please?

Please, Regina, don’t call anyone, wait…

I think...

The first thing we have to do is talk to Daniel.

What for?

To see what he says.

You don’t believe me?

No, Sandra, of course I believe you,

but I have to know what he says.

I don’t know, maybe there was a misunderstanding?

- What do you mean, a misunderstanding? - Yeah, what do you mean, a misunderstanding?

I don’t know, some kind of confusion.

What do you mean, a confusion?

All I ask is that you let me talk to Daniel.

Please, let me do that.

What if he says it’s not true, that he didn’t do anything?

Well, then we figure it out.

Typical.

Typical? What do you find typical, Ximena?

Nothing. Seeing how you protect each other.

Wait, I’m not protecting anybody.

Seems like it.

I’d like to call my brother.

No, Regina, please, hold on.

Just let me talk to the guy.

He’ll lie to you.

What do you think?

Sandra...

What?

I swear I fully believe you…

but I have to know what he says.

Please.

OK… So you’ll calm down, right? You, Regina...

Don’t call anybody before I’ve talked to the guy, OK?

Calm down. We’re going to do things right, OK?

OK, folks, we’re going to clear out because Sandra’s not feeling well, her blood sugar dropped or something.

I’ll let you know when to come back.

Hey, Sandra, everything OK?

While she’s recovering, you and I have some things to talk about.

Yes, sir.

What’s going on?

Let’s go to your trailer.

Are we ready, sir?

I’ll let you know.

What’s going on?

I’ll tell you in your trailer.

Close the door.

Man, we have a problem.

What’s wrong?

I need you to tell me the truth.

Did you fuck Sandra?

You’re asking if I’m fucking Sandra?

No, did you fuck her during the take?

You mean if we fucked during the scene?

Yeah, yeah, during the take, did you fuck her?

Oh, like, did we fuck for real?

Yes, did you stick your dick into her, asshole?

Come on, of course not! What the hell?

That’s what she’s saying.

Then she’s lying.

She says that you fucked her.

Worse, that you raped her.

That I raped her? Raped her?

No way, man, that’s not true.

She’s lying.

- And why would she make something like that up? - I don’t know, man.

But no, man…

You’re sure?

Let’s go to the set. Let her say it to my face.

I swear on my son’s life I didn’t do anything to her.

Gerardo…

What’s going on, honey? I’ll be right there!

What’s up?

It’s Valentina.

What if they agreed to it?

Who?

Gerardo and Daniel.

Why would they do that?

I don’t know.

Because they’re assholes.

It wouldn’t be the first time something like this happened.

You really think so?

Maybe.

No. I don’t think so.

But it could be.

Yes, it could,

but I don’t think so.

But it could be.

Of course it could.

Sandra…

You do want to report this?

Yes.

OK.

OK, fuck them, I’m calling my brother.

What’s up, Regina?

Can you talk?

Yes, what’s going on?

I have a problem here at my shoot and I need you to tell me what to do.

OK, a legal problem?

Yes.

A girl was raped during the shoot.

No way, for real?

Yes, for real.

Does she want to press charges?

Yes, she does but we don’t know how to do it or who to call or anything.

When did it happen?

Just now.

The person who did it flee or is he still there?

He’s here, I mean, not with us but at the location.

Right now we’re in the room.

So you’re with your friend in the room where everything happened.

Yes, we’re both in the room.

Look, I don’t do criminal law. What you need is a criminal lawyer.

So let me talk to a friend who takes criminal cases and I’ll have him call you, OK?

OK.

And one more thing...

Please tell your friend not to bathe, not to change, not to touch herself, got it?

Yes.

I’m going to find this guy and have him call you, OK?

OK.

Who was that?

My brother.

I thought we agreed you weren’t going to call anyone till I get back?

We changed our minds.

What did you tell your brother?

I told him a girl was raped at my shoot...

and asked him to tell me what to do.

What did your brother say?

He’s going to have a criminal lawyer call me,

and he said to tell Sandra not to bathe or change.

Well, Daniel here says he didn’t do anything.

You don’t say.

Sandra…

I didn’t do anything to you.

You raped me.

No, I didn’t.

You’re lying.

Of course she’s not lying.

Yes, yes, she’s lying.

- You know you’re lying. - I’m not lying. You raped me.

Sandra, please…

Hello?

Is this Regina?

Yes.

Hello, how are you, Regina? I’m Luis Medina, criminal lawyer.

Your brother asked me to get in touch with you. Can you talk?

Yes, I can talk.

Ricardo says you want to tell me about a case of rape, is that right?

That’s right.

But you’re not the victim.

No, the victim is an actress at this film shoot.

Where is she right now?

Here with me.

And where are you?

We’re in a room at a hotel where we’re filming.

Did the rape happen there?

Yes, in one of the rooms.

And the attacker, where is he?

He’s right in front of me.

What? The rapist is there with you?

Yes, the rapist is here with us.

And you don’t feel you’re in danger? Just answer Yes or No.

No, I don’t feel that I’m in danger.

OK, Regina, two things:

First, I need you to help me make sure the victim doesn’t go to the bathroom, change clothes or bathe, alright?

Right.

And the next favor I need from you...

is to keep anyone from moving anything where the rape took place. Can you help me keep that under control?

Yes, sure.

Can you send me your location, please?

Yes.

Thanks. I’ll be right there.

OK. Thanks.

Who was that?

Just let me send the location to the lawyer.

It was the criminal lawyer.

He’s on his way.

What do you want to do?

You, Sandra...

Do you want to report this?

Report what?

I didn’t do anything.

Yes, I want to report it.

Holy shit, I can’t believe this.

Me neither.

Fuck you…

Fuck you, you goddamn liar.

And what about you, man?

What about me?

You’re going to believe her, too?

And what do you want me to do?

Fucking great.

Fucking great.

Go fuck yourselves.

You go fuck yourself, you fucking animal. Let me go!

Gerardo, I think we have to tell Monica.

Yes.

What’s going on?

Can you talk?

Yeah, hold on…

What’s up?

I’m in deep shit.

What’s wrong?

Sandra Navarro,

the actress,

is accusing me of rape.

Shut up.

Yes.

But what… did you rape her?

Don’t be an idiot, of course not.

Where are you?

I’m in my trailer.

I’m in my fucking trailer.

I don’t know what to do.

I don’t know if I should stay, if I should go…

I need a lawyer.

She already called a lawyer,

and I think she’s going to accuse me.

I think it’s good you didn’t leave, man, don’t make it look like you’re fleeing or have something to hide.

I’m going to call a lawyer. Don’t move till I call you back, OK?

No, I’ll stay right here.

Great. Bye.

Did the lawyer tell you what time he’d be here?

No, he didn’t say.

I hope it won’t be long.

I’m going to the bathroom.

How do you like this shit show?

Where’s your actress?

Here on the set with Regina and the costume designer.

Is the lawyer there?

No, he hasn’t arrived yet.

What about Daniel?

Locked up in his trailer.

OK, get everybody together in catering. We’re going to talk to them.

Is it confirmed that it’s COVID?

Look, we aren’t sure about that yet.

What we know is that Sandra hasn’t been feeling well and that it’s probably COVID.

So what we’re going to do is suspend the shoot for at least 72 hours,

by which time we’ll have the results from everyone’s tests.

Sandra, Daniel, Regina and Ximena are quarantined right now. A team from a lab is coming to test them right here on the set.

So please, pack everything up and go home.

Guys, it’s important to stay isolated and if you have any symptoms, no matter how slight,

dry cough, fever, headache, difficulty breathing, get in touch with production, please, and we’ll have you tested, on us.

Is that clear?

So let’s see, raise your hands... Who were close to Sandra today?

Carlos was also with her last night, rehearsing.

I’ll call him now.

Good… So now, all those who raised their hands…

We’re going to take you in production vans to the lab to do your tests right now.

So what do I do with the camera? The camera is still in the room.

Yes, it will have to stay there till tomorrow. We can’t go in the room.

What symptoms does Sandra have?

Fever, headache and I think she was also having trouble breathing.

Did you see anything strange during the shoot?

No, honestly, no.

I saw how at the end of the take she started to feel kind of bad.

What do you mean, bad?

I don’t know, weird. That’s why they cut.

Yeah, I cut because you could see she was feeling ill.

So, guys, pack everything up, please.

- I have a question. - What is it?

Will we get paid for these days?

Hey, put your mask on, please.

I think there will be no issue with that but I have to check the safety clause. Everything is complicated with COVID.

Pack everything up, please.

If anybody needs a mask, let me know. Thanks.

Hi, girls.

Sandra…

How are you?

Bad.

I can imagine.

Where can I see the take?

Here in the bathroom.

We’ll talk right afterwards.

Who is it?

It’s me.

Come in.

How are you?

This is Patricia Morales, she’s a criminal lawyer.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

I guess you told her.

What do you think?

I’m going to smoke.

Do you have an ashtray?

No, I don’t smoke.

Use this.

Tell me the truth, Daniel.

Did you rape this girl?

No, I didn’t rape her.

OK.

That’s a good start.

I’ve seen the take.

I just have one question, Sandra.

Right now when I was watching the take, something caught my attention.

Why didn’t you stop it?

Why didn’t you say anything?

I don’t know.

Now, Sandra…

I’ve just spoken to the crew.

They’re packing everything up so everyone can go home.

What we’re telling people is that both you and Daniel might have COVID...

and that there’s a lab team on its way to do tests here on the set.

What I want you to understand, Sandra, is that if you decide not to report this,

I have no problem with following through with this story about COVID as long as we need to.

And if you ask me to, I’ll fire Daniel and we’ll get you a new actor before the end of the day.

You mean, you want me to lie?

No, I’m not saying that.

I understood that, too.

Well, girl, you got me wrong too.

All I want to say, Sandra, is that pressing charges isn’t your only option.

I do want to press charges.

OK...

Then it’s settled. Where’s Daniel?

In his trailer.

Is the take right there?

Yes.

Will you hold on to this?

Regina had better keep it.

Yeah, let’s avoid any misunderstandings.

Whatever you say.

I’ll be right back, Sandra.

Let’s go.

- What’s up? - Is Daniel here with you?

Yes. Come in.

Hi, Daniel.

How are you?

Fucking miserable, how else would I be?

Patricia Morales, my lawyer. She’s going to help me with this.

Gerardo Villa is the film’s director. Monica Sanchez is the producer.

Well, we just talked to Sandra.

What did she tell you?

That you raped her, Daniel, and that she wants to press charges.

And you obviously believe her.

Let’s just say I believe you both.

Daniel tells me that according to this girl the alleged rape occurred while they were filming a scene.

Yes, I’ve seen the take. The truth is you can’t see much.

I’d like to see the recording.

- Right now? - Yes.

Gerardo, can you take her, please?

What’s up?

Hey, I’m with Daniel’s lawyer.

We’re coming to the room to see the video. Is that possible?

Yes, come in.

Gerardo is coming with Daniel’s lawyer.

They want to see the take again.

Excuse me.

Good afternoon.

Yes, hello? Good afternoon.

I’m going to the shoot.

But the shoot is over. Everybody’s leaving.

Yes, I know. I’m here to see Regina Torres.

- Your name? - I’m Luis Medina. I’m her lawyer, sir.

- Do you have a mask? - I don’t have one on me.

Hold on, I’ll get you one.

Take them to have their tests done, wait for them until they finish and take them home, alright?

Who’s that?

He’s here to see Regina Torres.

Yes, copy that. What is it?

Yes, let him in.

Hi, Sandra.

We saw the video.

Well, there’s not much to see.

May I ask you something?

Yes.

Why didn’t you scream?

It seems odd.

I think normally you would have screamed or cried for help or something.

More so knowing that there were a lot of people who could have helped you.

- May I? - What do you say?

- Who’s Regina? - I’m Regina.

Hi. I’m Luis Medina.

She’s Sandra.

You’re the victim?

May I take this off? They told me at the entrance…

It’s bullshit.

Who are you?

Ximena.

You’re a witness?

Sort of.

Good afternoon. And you?

This is Daniel’s lawyer.

- Daniel is the rapist. - Alleged.

You’re this girl’s lawyer?

I am.

Well, I’ll leave you to talk. We’ll talk later.

Sure.

I’ll be right outside.

Let me know anything you decide, OK?

Sandra…

Would you rather we talk alone or is it OK for your friends to stay?

It’s OK for them to stay.

OK…

I’m going to take this.

Give me a second.

Can you tell me what happened?

I was raped.

Who raped you?

The actor. Daniel Zavala.

Where did he rape you?

Right there.

We were doing a scene.

A sex scene, I suppose.

OK, Sandra…

I’m going to read you what the law says about first degree rape and then we’ll talk.

The accusation of first degree rape is made against one who uses physical or moral violence to copulate with another person of any sex,

with copulation meaning the insertion of the penis into the human body either by way of the vagina, anus or mouth.

That’s what the law says about first degree rape, Sandra.

Having heard this, would you say you were a victim of rape?

I think so.

What makes you doubt it?

Because it talks about physical violence.

Yes, physical or moral.

What would moral violence be?

Moral violence means if there was some kind of intimidation, if you felt threatened in any way…

Did he threaten you?

No…

But there wasn’t physical violence either, he didn’t hit me or anything.

Let me read you what the law says about second degree rape.

Article 175:

An accusation of second degree rape carries the same penalty...

for one who copulates with another person who does not have the capacity to understand the meaning of the act...

or who for whatever reason is unable to resist it.

Would that be your case, Sandra? Would you say that for some reason you couldn’t resist him?

Isn’t this thing about second degree rape like a “light rape”?

In both cases it’s the same sentence, from six to seventeen years in jail.

Seems like way too little to me.

That’s how it is.

So, Sandra... would you say you couldn’t resist him?

No, I couldn’t.

OK...

Why couldn’t you?

Because it was really fast.

We were doing the scene and…

and…

suddenly...

it happened.

And…

And then…

he pulled out of me.

And it had happened.

It was...

it was really fast.

You mentioned this happened while you were doing a scene.

Were they filming? Is there video of this?

Yes.

Is there any way I can see that video?

Yes, but it has to be in the bathroom.

Sandra...

Is it OK if we watch it together?

Take your time. It’s alright.

It’s fine.

I’ve seen the video.

There’s not much to see other than this girl made a strange face at the end.

Can you tell me what happened after the recording stopped?

Yes...

Gerardo told us the take wasn’t good because of the face Sandra made…

And he asked us to go see it on the video assist.

- Sandra too? - Sandra too.

And up to that moment she hadn’t said anything about being raped?

No, nothing. Nothing, she was totally normal.

And then Gerardo pointed out the face and asked us if we wanted to do another take.

And we both said yes. I mean, Sandra and I agreed.

And she went back to the room to get ready for the take and the rest of us stayed in the bathroom…

Then Regina came in, she’s the Assistant Director, and she asked Gerardo if she could talk to him about something.

And they took forever.

Then Gerardo came in and asked us all to leave because Sandra didn’t feel well...

And he took me aside and said he wanted to talk to me and he brought me here to the trailer...

and that’s when he said Sandra was accusing me of having raped her during the take.

- But you didn’t rape her. - No…

You saw the video. It’s obvious I didn’t do anything to her.

I’m not sure it’s that obvious.

If I believe you, the video doesn’t say much.

But if I believe her, the video is quite clear.

I suppose you’re acting here, right?

Yes.

Here you’re not.

No.

Was the penetration vaginal?

Did he hurt you?

A bit.

Do me a favor… Can you rewind it?

Was he saying something to you there?

He asked me if “Yes?”

And I asked him if “Yes what?”

And then it happened.

I’d think he was asking for your consent.

Could be.

Why do you think this girl would lie?

I don’t know.

Could she be getting back at you for something you did to her?

I’ve never done anything wrong to her.

Or maybe for something you didn’t do?

That can happen, too.

No, I have no clue.

- Did you get along with her? - Yes.

How well?

Pretty well.

Would you say you were good friends?

I would have thought so.

Were you ever more than friends?

No.

- Not even once? - Not even once.

Why do you think he asked you if “yes”?

Why would he think you might say “yes”?

I don’t know…

What?

It’s just that last night there was this weird conversation in the makeup trailer.

Daniel and I and another actor were rehearsing a scene, and...

Lola, the makeup girl, said we should do the sex scene for real.

Daniel said that he wouldn’t have a problem with that and I said I wouldn’t do it.

Then Daniel said something like if I changed my mind I should let him know.

And I said: “Sure, I’ll let you know”, keeping up with the joke.

OK.

That sounds fucking awful, right?

Are you married, Daniel?

Yes.

Have you talked to your wife?

Have you told her what’s happening?

No.

Why not?

I’m waiting to see how all this ends.

You’re waiting to see if you wake up.

Yes, something like that.

When the police arrive they’re going to take your statement.

They’ll ask you the same questions I just did, more or less.

Then they’ll take you to a forensic doctor who’s going to do a gynecological exam.

- You haven’t showered, right? - No.

- Have you gone to the bathroom? - No.

The investigators will take the clothes you’re wearing. Do you have a change of clothes here at the motel?

In the trailer, yes.

OK.

Sandra...

Listen closely to what I’m going to ask you.

Do you feel that what happened was your fault?

No.

Thanks.

I’m finished now. Those were all my questions. Is there anything that’s not clear to you?

Any question you want to ask me?

What happens next?

The report. If you still want to press charges.

Yes, I do.

OK, let’s do it.

Yes?

Sandra is going to press charges. They’re calling the police.

OK.

What happened?

Sandra is going to press charges.

They’re already talking to the police.

Shit.

I’ll go tell him.

She’s going to press charges.

Oh, fuck.

They’re already talking to the police.

What should we do? Do we leave, do we stay?

We stay.

To show them that Daniel has nothing to hide.

Will they arrest me?

Not for the moment.

But you’ll have to give your statement.

Oh, hell…

I’d like to talk to her.

- To Sandra? - Yes.

Why do you want to talk to her?

To understand why she’s doing this to me.

I want to believe that this is just a misunderstanding,

that it’s not in bad faith, and that there’s still a chance to fix things if we talk about it.

- What do you think? - I think she’s out for money.

You think you can convince her not to accuse you?

I don’t know. I’d like to try.

Do you think it’s possible?

I don’t know. But we can try.

What’s going on?

Daniel wants to talk to your girl.

What do you say?

What does he want to talk to her about?

He insists he didn’t do anything.

That this whole rape thing is a misunderstanding, and he wants to talk to her to clear it up.

How is it a misunderstanding?

That’s what he says.

Want to know what I think?

What?

That these two did have something…

and that this girl is taking revenge for something he did to her…

or didn’t do.

I don’t believe that they were involved.

Well, we don’t lose anything by letting them talk.

What if they reach an agreement and we can avoid this whole legal mess? What do you think?

Do you believe him?

- Daniel? - Yes.

Yes. I believe him.

I believe her.

Go ask her. What if she says yes?

Let me talk to her and see what she says.

May I come in?

Are you calmer now?

Thanks for agreeing to see me.

I thought you wouldn’t want to.

Are you recording me?

No.

Can I believe you?

I don’t lie.

May I sit down?

Do you forgive me?

Will you forgive me?

I swear I didn’t mean to hurt you.

I thought you liked me and I thought you’d like it.

You thought I’d like what?

What happened.

Remember how I asked you first?

And I said “yes”?

No, you didn’t say anything.

That’s why I thought yes…

that you did want it.

I misunderstood.

I got confused.

I thought you liked me. I swore you’d like it.

I didn’t like it.

I see that now.

I have a baby.

So what?

That if you accuse me, you’re really going to hurt us.

Me… Lorena… my son.

You raped me.

I don’t want you to see it that way,

like I raped you, that sounds so terrible.

As if I’d hit you or caused you pain.

I didn’t hit you or hurt you.

It was a game.

What are you thinking?

Nothing.

Can I ask you something?

Why didn’t you stop the take?

Why didn’t you scream?

You waited forever.

Because I didn’t know what to do.

Can I tell you what I think?

I think...

I think you didn’t dislike what happened,

but now you see the situation and you’re taking advantage of it.

I don’t care what you think.

What do you want, Sandra?

- What do I want? - Yes, what do you want?

Are you offering me money?

I’m offering you whatever you want so that we can forget this whole thing and go back to being friends.

I want us to be friends.

I don’t want anything.

Please…

Please…

Daniel, let go of me…

Please, don’t put me through this nightmare… For my son… Please…

Let go of my hands.

Please, please…

Let go of me, now I am going to scream, let go of me!

Please… please…

Please… please…

You raped me.

Yes…

And I’m asking you to forgive me.

You really can’t forgive me?

And you’re going to accuse me?

And, for the last time, there’s nothing I can do for you to forgive me?

Whatever you want, I’ll do whatever you want.

What I want is for you to leave.

I’m tired of you.

Fine.

But anyway, I want to say I’m sorry.

Hey, what happened? How did it go?

Like shit… Fucking bitch, I don’t know why she’s doing this to me.

It’s so fucked up.

I brought you your clothes from the trailer.

How was it?

He wanted me to forgive him.

Did you record him?

You should have recorded him.

Hello?

Finally! What’s up, are you finished?

No, we’re still here.

Is it gonna take long?

It’s that… something happened.

What do you mean?

Something bad?

Yes, something bad.

Something bad happened to you?

Yes.

Something bad done to you?

Sandra?

Yes, something bad done to me.

Sandra...

Tell me what happened, you’re making me really nervous.

Sandra, what happened?

Yes, what happened is that...

Daniel and I were doing the love scene...

here in the hotel room...

and...

in the scene we have to kiss...

and he lays me down on the bed…

And when we were doing the scene, Daniel…

raped me.

What do you mean he raped you?

He raped me.

We were doing the scene and...

I felt him inside me…

And he hurt me…

And...

they yelled cut and he pulled out and...

I didn’t know what to do.

You didn’t scream?

No.

Why didn’t you scream?

Because it was so fast…

I felt him inside me and...

when I got through my head what he was doing to me...

they yelled cut and he pulled out.

And it was like nothing happened.

And then they all came out of the bathroom and...

nobody noticed anything was wrong.

It was like it hadn’t happened.

And then Gerardo said...

the take didn’t work because I’d made a weird face at the end…

and he asked me to come see the monitor and when I went to the monitor...

I still couldn’t get to say anything.

Everyone was acting so normal and I felt like…

like it...

like it had been a secret.

Then I got it into my head that what I had to do was...

keep the secret.

Because Daniel wasn’t going to say anything…

and if I also didn’t say anything it was like it never happened.

I don’t know…

But then I saw the take…

I saw the take and I saw my face and it made me feel so much fear…

and so…

so much shame... and sorrow.

And then we all came out of the bathroom and I thought that if I stayed silent...

Daniel could touch me all over again…

And I was afraid.

And that was when I told...

Regina and Ximena everything, what had happened…

That he raped me…

This guy raped me, Valentina.

Are you there?

Yes, I’m here.

What are you thinking?

Where are you now?

Here at the location.

With a lawyer Regina found.

I’m going to accuse him.

I’m going over there.

No, don’t come.

We are leaving soon.

Where is that son of a bitch?

In his trailer with a lawyer.

What does he say?

That he didn’t do anything.

You’re sure you don’t want me to come?

No, don’t come.

It’s fine.

I’m so sad, Valentina.

I’m very sad, too, Sandra. I’m very sad, too.

What’s up, sweetheart?

Daniel, did something happen at your shoot?

What are you talking about?

They just threw a rock at the window of the baby’s room.

Rodrigo won’t stop crying and people are out there saying horrible things. What’s going on?

Is Rodrigo OK?

Yes, Rodrigo’s fine. Tell me what’s happening.

- Daniel. - I’m here, I’m here.

What’s going on?

Nothing. It’s just, there was a problem…

More like a confusion… I’ll come home now and explain everything.

- Daniel. - I’m on my way.

What happened?

What’s going on?

Hold on, man.

Fucking bitch.

Fucking bitch.

The cunt posted the take.

What? Daniel, don’t go!

Daniel!

Wait!

Out of the way!

What do you want?

Where are you going?

I’m going home. Lorena just called to tell me there’s a shitload of people outside my building throwing rocks at my apartment.

They almost killed my baby.

- No way. - Yeah, man.

I’m on my way to see what’s happening.

- They’ll think you’re fleeing, man. - I don’t give a shit.

This fucking bitch already fucked up my life. Fuck!

- I don’t know what to do, man. - You don’t have to do anything. Bye.

Now what happened to you?

Daniel came over and hit her.

Which one of you posted the take on social media?

- The take was posted? - Yes, Regina, that’s what I just said. The take was posted online.

- It wasn’t me. - Was it you, Sandra?

- It wasn’t her. - How do you know?

It was you, right?

No.

I want to see your phone.

- I’m not giving you my phone. - Give me your phone!

I’m not giving you my phone!

I have the memory card.

The take was recorded from the video assist. Who did it?

- Not me. - Me neither.

That’s great. No one did it.

And where’s Daniel? The chicken shit ran away?

No, stupid, Daniel didn’t run away.

Daniel had to leave because someone put that fucking video online...

and there’s a lot of people outside his house throwing rocks. They almost killed his baby.

- Did something happen to the baby? - I don’t know.

But if it did it’s your fault.

Hey!

Yes, it’s here, tell them to come in.

Over here.

Sandra, sister, here is your pack! Sandra, sister, here is your pack!

RAPIST

Hello?

Hello? Am I speaking with the actor Daniel Zavala?

Who’s this?

Hi, Daniel, I’m Susana Cardenas. You’re on the air for a Special Edition of Showbiz Daily.

- And what’s so special about this edition of Showbiz Daily? - We’re following your story live.

And what story is it that you’re following live?

The story that you raped actress Sandra Navarro during a love scene and then fled.

Hold on. First of all, I didn’t rape anybody.

Second, I didn’t flee the scene. I’m on my way home...

because there’s a bunch of people throwing rocks at my building because of the mess you people and social media are making.

They even hurt my son.

Just a couple of hours ago a video was posted that clearly shows the moment of the rape.

Sorry, but it doesn’t clearly show shit.

What it clearly shows is that I didn’t do anything to that fucking bitch.

Let me remind you that you’re on air, so please mind your language, more so when you’re talking about a woman.

And let me ask you to understand that I’m in fucking hell, you hear? I’m in a fucking living hell.

Tell me something, Daniel, are you turning yourself in to the authorities?

No, I’m not turning myself in to the authorities because I haven’t done anything I’d have to turn myself in for.

What I am going to do is cooperate with the authorities. I’ll show up and prove that I hadn’t committed any crime.

And I’m also filing a lawsuit for false accusations or something against this lady who’s slandering me for who knows what reason.

Daniel, have you ever been accused of something like this?

Of raping someone? Susana, please. I’ve never hurt any woman.

So why do you think Sandra Navarro would lie?

Because she’s a piece of shit.

You do know that there are people who are just shit, right? Even women.

- Were you friends? - I thought so.

Were you ever more than friends?

I’m happily married.

By the way, have you seen that you’re a Trending Topic?

No. And I don’t give a shit.

You’re trending topic number one:

Justice for Sandra, Death to the Rapist, Don’t run away Daniel and there’s a MeTooDanielZavala hashtag, how do you like that?

Know what? I’m hanging up...

Fuck!

We’re outside the room where actress Sandra Navarro was raped and brutally beaten by actor Daniel Zavala while doing a sex scene.

Right now the actress is in the room giving her statement to the authorities.

In fact… from here we can see them, let’s get a bit closer…

From here we can see, maybe we can get the shot a little tighter,

that Sandra has a visible mark on her face,

which we suspect she received during the struggle while being raped by the actor.

It seems like they’re about to come out… Let’s go.

- Excuse me. - Are you pressing charges, Sandra?

Yes, we’re pressing charges.

For rape?

Yes, for rape. We’re going to the police station to file a formal accusation against Daniel Zavala for rape.

Sandra, who hit you in the face?

Daniel Zavala hit me.

Was it while he raped you?

No, afterwards.

Where is Daniel Zavala?

We don’t know. Ask his lawyer.

Sandra! What do you tell people who say that Daniel didn’t do anything, those who ask why you didn’t scream?

Sandra, what’s your response to those people? Sandra, why didn’t you scream?

Every year, we take to the streets to protest for the same fucking causes.

So that they no longer rape us and they no longer kill us.

And they keep on raping us and killing us.

DANIEL RAPIST

What are you doing here?

Waiting for you.

What’s up?

You gave your statement?

Yeah.

You posted the video.

Yes, I posted the take.

Why?

Because that guy is a piece of shit and I didn’t want him to get off easy.

They’re on their way to accuse him, Ximena. I don’t think he’ll get off easy.

What the hell, Regina? You heard what the lawyer said. Six to seventeen years. That’s nothing.

Did you hear about his baby?

Sort of. That Fabian guy said something.

He’s in critical condition at the hospital.

They’re saying he might die.

Where did you hear that?

I saw it on social media just now.

Well, he asked for it.

The baby asked for it?

No, of course not…

I’m leaving. I just came for my stuff.

Are you serious about the baby?

That’s what they’re saying online.

What do you think, what should we do about Ximena?

What do you want to do?

I don’t want to see her ever again on my set or in my life.

But I’ll do whatever you say.

Let me think about it.

Hello?

Where are you?

How’s Rodrigo?

Rodrigo is fine. But where are you?

Good...

I’m at the turn, I’m really close.

Know what, Daniel?

You better not come. This doesn’t feel right. There’s more people showing up here.

No, wait, I’m almost there. If I see too much people, I’ll turn back, no big deal.

But don’t hang up.

I won’t hang up. I’m here.

- Daniel... - What?

Is it true what they’re saying?

Is it true what who’s saying?

What they’re saying on TV and online.

What are they saying on TV and online?

That you raped that girl during the shoot. Is it true?

What do you think?

I don’t believe it.

Daniel...

I’m here.

Did you rape her?

No, sweetheart, of course I didn’t rape her.

Why is she accusing you?

I don’t know.

Fabian says it could be about money.

But was there something between you and her?

No, sweetheart, of course not.

You are not lying to me?

No, I’m not lying to you.

You do believe me, right?

I do believe you.

Damn…

You’re the only person who believes me.

I’m right here at the corner. I’m almost there.

OK, but don’t hang up.

Holy shit.

- Holy shit, there’s a shitload of people. - I told you.

Know what? I’m turning back.

Fuck.

Fuck… What should I do?

- Can you see me? - I can see you.

I don’t know what to do. What do you think?

I don’t know, you better leave.

Shit, I’m fucked.

Leave!. Get out of there, Daniel, go now! Get out, Daniel, get out!

I can’t, there’s some asshole behind me!

Get him out! Get him out!

A doctor…

Once we light you up we’ll call the doctor, OK?

- What are you doing to him? - We’re going to lynch the bastard.

He just ran over a girl and he was running away.

(Babbling)

And what about the girl you raped? You didn’t mean to do that either, motherfucker?

Wait, hold on!

This is to show that justice was done and that a fucking rapist died!

That’s enough, you’re going to kill him.

Fire! Fire! Fire!

This is fucked up, man!

Hold me tight!

Help me to get you up!

I don’t give a shit, bitch!

Enough!

Let him go! Let him go!

Move it! Help us!

I’ve read it.

If your statement is correct I’ll ask you to sign it.

I also inform you that this department has a Human Rights Division...

located at 56 General Gabriel Hernandez Street in the Doctores neighborhood.

The phone numbers are 5346-8435 and 5346-8436, available 24 hours a day,

should you consider that your human rights were violated by the way you’ve been treated here.

OK.

Now I’ll ask you to wait here a moment.

I’m going to check if the forensic doctor has arrived to do your exam.

Thanks.

She asked me why I didn’t scream.

Yes, I saw.

As if what I didn’t do was worse than what he did.

Maybe you should have recorded him when you guys talked.

I did record him.

Ready?

Yes.

Have you had consensual sexual intercourse in the last 72 hours?

No.

I’m going to take twelve samples: four from your vagina, four from your rectum and four from the area between.

First I’ll apply some dye to your genitals so that we can see the difference between healthy and damaged tissue.

And then I’ll use a speculum to collect some vaginal fluid. Let me know if you feel any discomfort.

OK.

Do you feel any discomfort?

No.

Is everything OK?

Everything’s OK.

In Mexico, 97.3% of rape cases go unreported and are not investigated.

Of the reported cases, only 5% reach any kind of sentence.

Due to the recurring incidence of sexual abuse during the filming of intimate scenes, and to safeguard the well-being of actresses,

the U.S. film industry began incorporating Intimacy Coordinators into their productions in 2018. In Mexico, this was adopted in 2022.

BAD ACTOR

Do you forgive me?

Will you forgive me?

I swear I didn’t mean to hurt you.

I thought you liked me...

and I thought you’d like it.

You thought I’d like what?

What happened.

Remember how I asked you first?

And I said “yes”?

No, you didn’t say anything.

That’s why I thought yes…

That you did want it.

I misunderstood.

I got confused.

I thought you liked me.

I swore you’d like it.

I didn’t like it.

I see that now.

I have a baby.

So what?

That if you accuse me, you’re really going to hurt us.

Me… Lorena… my son.

You raped me.

I don’t want you to see it that way,

like I raped you, that sounds so terrible.

As if I’d hit you or caused you pain.

I didn’t hit you or hurt you.

It was a game.

What are you thinking?

Nothing.

Can I ask you something?

Why didn’t you stop the take?

Why didn’t you scream?

You waited forever.

Because I didn’t know what to do.

Can I tell you what I think?

I think...

I think you didn’t dislike what happened.

But now you see the situation and you’re taking advantage of it.

I don’t care what you think.

What do you want, Sandra?

- What do I want? - Yes, what do you want?

Are you offering me money?

I’m offering you whatever you want

so that we can forget this whole thing

and go back to being friends.

I want us to be friends.

I don’t want anything.

Please…

Please…

Daniel, let go of me…

Don’t put me through this nightmare… For my son… Please…

Please, please…

Let go of me, now I am going to scream, let go of me!

Please… please…

Please… please…

You raped me.

Yes…

Yes… And I’m asking you to forgive me.

You really can’t forgive me?

And you’re going to accuse me?

And, for the last time, there’s nothing I can do for you to forgive me?

Whatever you want, I’ll do whatever you want.

What I want is for you to leave.

I’m tired of you.