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José!

Beto...

See you on the other side, primo.

Well, Mommy, give me the blessing for the road.

Yes, mijo.

We are coming back when the season is over.

And we will finish building our house.

José!

Let's go, mijo.

Dad, are you crying?

No, no...

...just some dirt got into my eye.

All right.

Did you know that the monarch butterflies

fly from farther north than the United States,

all the way here to Michoacán?

And when spring comes, they go back.

These little bugs that weigh just one gram

make a 2,000-mile journey.

Makes you think, right?

Don't get too excited.

We won't be staying here for long.

Thirty-four!

Why haven't you been to school?

Good morning! Cheer up, people!

Transmitting to all the Latino community from California and Texas.

A big "hello" to all my friends who are getting ready to work in the fields.

This single from Mark and The Mysterians is for you, "96 Tears"...

Cheer up, people!

Let's go!

Mom...

...what are stars for?

That's a question for school.

Hey! We're back. This is Radio Cadena...

Excuse me!

Take this, mijo.

Come on.

I'm sick of this!

I'm tired!

I'm sunburnt!

I'm full of mud!

And I stink!

I can't do this anymore!

Shut up, stupid Beto!

You think I'm not tired?

Or that your mom is not tired?

Oh, Pepito... look at this mess.

How do you do it?

You say you're tired, but I don't see you tired.

It's because I've got a recipe, mijo.

The first thing is

you have to know what you want.

Second, look where you're standing.

How far you still need to go.

Three...

you have to think how you're going to get there.

Fourth ingredient,

if you don't know how, you have to learn.

Fifth, and last one.

When you think you've made it,

you'll probably have to try even harder.

- Beto. - Okay?

Wake up, Beto.

Lety!

Pepito. Pepe!

Pepito, come!

Put it over there, mija.

Come on, mija.

I would like...

She's saying that...

She's saying that you're going to ruin your children's education.

She's saying that

you're dumb,

for making us travel so much.

Tell her we have to go where there's work.

We have no option.

She's saying that...

Miss...

Will you excuse me.

What happened?

Salvador?

They're not going to pay full shifts.

He says that we didn't do all the baskets.

But we did...

I know.

For us, there's no chances or shortcuts.

Salvador.

In fact, you are very lucky.

You can have a look at your future.

See over there?

All of that...

The teacher's right.

The tree would grow...

...but neither tall,

nor very strong.

And it would probably bear no fruit.

All right, everybody, show me your hands.

With those hands,

we pick the food that people are going to have on their table

and with a lot of pride.

Understood?

This may not be your future...

...but it will always be your past.

Right?

Let's go!

Sit up straight.

The teacher is going to be really happy.

Huh? Eh, vato.

So how about we get a little barbeque...

a couple of beers...

Engineer!

Do you want some enchiladas, mijo?

No, Mommy.

Your sister said that she met a nice girl for you.

Ma, please.

Mad scientist, or what?

Please, what?

And then you can tell me what's overwhelming!

You even give him a reward beer!

Go inside!

You're going to catch a cold.

A storm's coming up.

You can take the farmer out of the field,

but you can't take the field out of the farmer.

Help me with the tree.

Come on!

There you go!

Isn't she a beauty?

Well, you already know:

Hard work or nothing.

Then get stronger.

Mom wants to know if you want enchiladas for tomorrow.

a bowl of damned Doritos.

Good.

Godmother, how can you say that?

My husband is going to arrive soon.

Are you hungry?

Yes, you're right.

Stop it, kids!

- Avocados or limes? - Avocados.

Avocados?

Oh, cousin!

What do people grow in Michoacán?

- Uh... - They're stupid.

Corn.

- Alfalfa. - Alfalfa, right.

It's Lola la Trailera.

Don't let her through.

Grandpa!

My husband is going to arrive soon.

It's because he had a long shift today.

Ay-yi.

Good evening!

- Hello, Dad. - Hello, my girl.

Dad, José.

José, my dad.

- Hello, sir... - No, no, no.

Don't get up. I see you're all settled.

Ah, okay.

Sit down. You must be tired.

Oh, yeah.

I'm guessing that you haven't talked about

the intentions you have with my daughter.

- Dad! - Honey!

Well, because let me explain:

My daughter

is not allowed to go out on dates and that kind of things.

Dad...

Did you tell him?

Of course, Uncle.

But look, if you want to visit her,

you will always be welcome,

- but I have to be present. - Oh.

So, I hope that

you will not be that early, like today.

- Oh, my God. - Ah.

Yeah.

Adela!

Adela!

I'm coming!

Adela, get inside!

Hey, guys,

why don't you say whatever you have to say

because my husband is about to arrive.

Mom!

Food from Michoacán.

Hola, Julio.

Julio.

Yeah.

Julio. Julio, no.

Adelita.

But what's going to happen with the restaurant?

As the Enriched Uranium Transparency Program

gets underway,

we welcome American volunteer José Hernández.

He will be staying with us for the next six months.

Do you want to talk to your dad?

Hi, Antonio.

How are you, buddy?

Are you taking care of your mom, canijo?

What do you know about butterflies?

Did you know that they just weigh a single gram?

- Didn't you know? - No, no, no.

Nature is truly a wonder.

Bring the plates, mija.

Please.

And also the napkins.

That's how they survive.

So, all of us are butterflies.

We are not grasshoppers.

Leave the truck alone and come help us!

Help me with the table...

Dad?

Hey, mijo.

Hey, Dad...

It was an accident.

I loved your father very much.

Good night.

Good night, mija.

Hey, Chava, move the antenna.

Yes, Dad.

Do you think they're going to let him

take some enchiladas to space?

It's a joke.

May he rest in peace.

Do you want a tequila?

I know, but...

But what?

Good...

Adelita.

Yes.

Hey, Dad...

Good morning! Cheer up, people.

Grandpa.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

Thank you.