A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
After Hugo Roig's statement,
it seems Bruno Costa's involvement in the incident is confirmed,
boyfriend of the alle--
It's just, I was hoping Hugo would tell the truth.
He's been with them for too many years.
He's been brainwashed. What did you expect from a fucking rapist?
I don't know what to do to help Bruno anymore.
-I don't know. -Yeah, I know.
I know. I'm sorry.
-Not now, thank you. -You must eat, Bruno.
-I'm not hungry. -Please.
Aunt… I'm not hungry.
Did you think he would ever tell the truth?
Hugo's not like the other two, but I knew that he would lie.
Why?
Because he's in love with Rubén.
It wasn't going to be me he'd help.
Come on, Hugo. We had to turn on Bruno. Otherwise, we were fucked.
Twenty years for half an hour. It doesn't make any fucking sense.
Come on, all of this will pass. I swear.
I'm sorry for what I said.
Okay? You know, I don't…
I don't like guys, but if I did, you'd be my first fucking choice.
Because I… I was thinking… When you get with a chick, what?
You know? I mean, what do you feel?
No, really, when you're there, I say,
"Does he feel anything, or is he just kind of, like, going along with it?"
Well, I was just going.
Good night, Rubén.
-What I said-- -You did what you had to do, son.
-The door won't open. -Rubén hired an escort. No doubt.
But something happened, because Hugo had to go pick him up.
Who recorded it?
A friend who works there as a valet.
-And he told me the girl left crying. -Did he know her?
No, he just works odd days. He didn't know her or how to find her.
What's his name?
Would he agree to testify?
-My friend? -Of course.
He'd have to tell what he saw and hint at what he didn't see.
When he recognized Rubén, he recorded it to help,
but… he won't want the burden.
Can I talk to him?
You can try.
My friend's had trouble with the cops.
There's no way.
Did you push him hard enough?
-For Alba, whatever it takes. -Of course.
-Can I borrow it? -Yes, sure.
-The door won’t open. -No, shut up.
-No, no, everyone's asleep. -Come on, let's go home.
CLARA'S FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Shall we?
Go ahead. I'll catch up.
Bruno!
Come on!
Of course we had sex with her.
But it was consensual.
When you say "consensual," do you mean the plaintiff agreed to it?
Yes.
Well, I'd say her moans were… clearly those of pleasure.
From start to finish.
I imagine you have experience in these types of situations.
Sorry. I don't follow.
-To be able to make such an assertion. -It was obvious. You can just tell.
Otherwise, I assure you, we would have left her alone.
Had you ever had group sex before?
-No, not me. -Not you.
Who then?
My cousin,
Rubén.
She didn't say "no" or "enough" or to stop.
She could have walked away. Nothing was stopping her.
So, she didn't say anything.
And before you started, did you ask her if she wanted to?
I don't know how it works at your age, but you don't just ask such things.
Things happen if the desire is mutual. There's nothing to talk about.
You think she stayed because she found you all very attractive,
because doing it under a bridge might be very exciting?
I thought it was exciting.
It turned me on.
Isn't it true she didn't leave out of fear,
due to the paralysis from being cornered by a group of men stronger than her?
That is a lie. We did not threaten her.
I didn't say that you did.
-Objection, Your Honor. -Is this a fucking shakedown?
We can have any girl we want. We don't need to rape anyone.
Rape? Did you say "rape"?
Your Honor, she is manipulating his statement.
Overruled. Proceed.
Tell me something. Do you consider yourself a normal person?
Of course I do.
Do you consider your treatment of women normal?
Your Honor, I'd like to present last-minute evidence
shining light on the defendant's character and his particular perception of normalcy.
Your Honor, we weren't notified.
-…won't open. -Be quiet.
-No, everyone's asleep. -Shut up. Come on. Let's go home.
No, look, let's go somewhere, get drinks, and have a fucking great time.
-We're not going anywhere. -Why? You're here now.
-What a dickhead. Typical tricks. -Hey, let's go!
Whoops!
-These guys want to drink. Look at them. -Come on. Let's go.
Okay, you…
Okay.
As you can see,
two of the defendants can be seen leaving the Los Álamos hotel,
well-known in the area, especially as a place for "dates."
Can you be more specific?
Let's say that this hotel is a sort of undercover brothel
and that, coincidentally, it belongs to the Entrerríos family.
Objection.
As well as intolerable defamation, this has no bearing on this trial.
Your Honor, I'm demonstrating the defendant's hobbies
and his relationship with the female sex.
Proceed.
Mr. Entrerríos,
two nights ago, in that hotel, did you have contact with anyone?
-No. -I remind you that you are under oath.
Your Honor, how my defendant spends his free time and money
is not relevant to this case.
And I remind you that you do not have the floor, Mr. Duvall. Proceed.
Thank you, Your Honor.
Mr. Entrerríos,
two nights ago, in that hotel, you paid a woman in exchange for sex.
-Objection. -You also paid her for something else.
What are you referring to?
We know that, inside that room, there were scenes of abuse and violence.
Objection.
Very similar to those of the plaintiff.
-Objection. -Can you prove this?
Not exactly, Your Honor.
-But we are trying to-- -Approach the bench, please.
"Not exactly," counsel?
I hope you have a witness to confirm what you've said.
The witness refuses to testify, and the victim is unreachable, Your Honor.
I understand.
I won't allow you to turn this into a show.
If you make any more accusations without evidence
in order to create hostility towards the defendants,
I will take action.
I am very sorry, Your Honor.
We will adjourn until tomorrow.
It was very simple! He just had to stay at home quietly.
But no, he had to go to that hotel to fuck a whore.
That's enough. That doesn't prove rape.
You're right, just that we raised a moron. Congratulations for your part.
Rubén turned the courtroom against him. Did you see their faces?
That lawyer is not as dumb as she looks.
Let's turn the problem into a solution.
I don't follow.
We'll call Salarich.
-You're not serious. -Think about it.
Her testimony could help Rubén.
Or sink us completely.
So, I don't want any more surprises.
-Understood? -Great.
See you tomorrow.
-Bye. -See you tomorrow.
Why didn't you tell me?
-If you went whoring, you'd tell me? -I'm not accused of rape.
Fine.
-Is what you told me about Alba true? -I swear.
All right. Not a word to anyone.
-Hey, when-- -Tomorrow.
The plaintiff and you knew each other before that day?
Yes, I've known her quite well for the last three or four years.
-But you didn't recognize her that night? -I hadn't seen her in a long time.
Were you friends at some point in the past?
-No. I wouldn't say that. -But you saw each other in town?
Yes, we're both from here. Everyone knows everyone here.
What happened between you two in the summer of 2015?
I don't know. It's been a while. I couldn't say.
Make an effort.
2015…
Yes, Alba and I hooked up.
Objection, Your Honor. What is the relevance?
Even if they dated, the defendant abused her.
It may put Alba's motives for accusing my clients into perspective.
-Proceed. -Thank you, Your Honor.
Tell me, how did that relationship end?
I had to break up with her. We didn't vibe.
And how did she take it?
Pretty bad.
She was getting paranoid and obsessed.
-She was harassing me. -Did she threaten you?
She said if we didn't date, I'd face the consequences.
Don't you think that this accusation has something to do with that breakup?
Objection. No, objection, Your Honor. He's blatantly leading the witness.
Overruled.
-Continue, counsel. -Thank you very much.
You didn't think they'd use that against you?
Of course I didn't, Marta.
How would I remember that? It was so long ago. We were kids.
-Just a few silly kisses. Nothing else. -Nothing else. You're sure?
-Don't skip any detail, even a small one. -Bego, you were there.
If anything else happened, you'd have been the first to know.
I don't remember either, but it is true that Rubén was harassing her.
-Harassing, you say? -He was a pain.
Wait a minute. I mean, how does this work?
I'm the one whose fucking life is being judged in detail?
No one said it's fair, but I told you they'd come after you mercilessly.
I was blindsided. If I'd known, I'd have prepared.
I'd have looked for… I don't know, messages, photos online,
witnesses, whatever.
-Now, you're the one who looks unstable. -What does that mean?
Of the four defendants, two were your boyfriends.
Which two, Marta? Rubén has never been my boyfriend!
-In the court's eyes, he was. -Wait a second.
No sane person would believe that she harassed anyone,
much less that psycho.
You are absolutely right, Bego. I totally agree with you.
But the thing is, the court does not value opinions, only facts.
Eloy knows that this hurts you.
He had it up his sleeve and pulled it out right before your testimony.
We need to be prepared.
NO TRESPASSING
Alba.
Forgive me, please.
Forgive me. I don't know how I didn't believe you.
Alba.
Eloy's coming for me. We can't be seen.
It's my bracelet?
Yes.
After this morning's tense session and once the recess is over,
it will be time for one of the most awaited testimonies.
Mr. Costa, can you answer the question?
Mr. Costa.
I don't remember that night at all. I'm telling you the truth.
I don't know your truth, but the facts and evidence prove beyond a doubt
that you were a co-participant in this crime.
You're in a video with the other defendants.
I have not seen that video,
but it's impossible to me that I took part.
So, you admit you were there and did nothing?
All I know is that I woke up in my house
with a terrible headache and no memory of the night before.
How do you explain the fourth semen sample that was taken from the victim?
There are four of you, and one of those samples is yours.
Alba and I were together, in Madrid, before going to our hometown.
Once night came, you could have penetrated her again.
I told you. I find it unlikely.
You thinking it's unlikely doesn't mean you didn't do it.
Mr. Costa, do you regularly use drugs?
-Not regularly. -But sporadically, yes?
-On occasion, yes. -Did you use drugs that night?
Yes.
Are you aware of the things a person can do
under the influence of substances?
I wouldn't harm anyone, even with substances, I assure you.
Just one more thing, something I still don't understand.
If you don't remember anything about what happened that night,
when did you become aware of your alleged involvement in the events?
When they told me.
-When you say "they," you mean… -Objection.
-Sustained. -And how did you react?
I didn't think it was possible. I didn't believe them.
-No further questions. -Thank you, District Attorney.
The prosecution has the floor.
With the permission of the lady president.
Mr. Costa, the plaintiff trusted you.
In fact, after the incident,
you continued to live together for several months.
How could you hide the truth?
It's… it's hard to explain.
Give it a try.
I found it impossible to accept that that was the truth.
For her or for you?
For both of us.
I don't know.
I thought, little by little, everything would work out.
When Alba learned
about your presumed involvement in the events,
what was her first reaction?
-To report it. -You opposed her doing that.
Mr. Costa?
Yes.
Why?
By any chance, did anyone pressure you from the families of any of the accused?
-To stay quiet? -Your Honor, she's testif--
Is it true the threats you received--
Her obsession with this family is intolerable.
-Objection sustained. -No further questions, Your Honor.
We'll talk later when we're at home.
With whom?
-What's this, the town cultural society? -Let's go.
Rapists!
We do believe you!
Don't do anything stupid.
I don't have to tolerate being insulted by feminazis.
-Can't you see they're provoking you? -No.
Don't take the bait.
-Rapists! -Rapists!
-We believe you! -Let's go.
Rapists!
-Rapists! -No means no!
-No means no!
Alba, there's… there's something…
that…
When I saw the video of the assault, I had my suspicions,
but after the prostitute, I have no more doubts.
What I mean is that it would really surprise me
if it were the first time they did this.
These people tend to be repeat offenders,
especially with the money to cover their tracks.
For sure, Jacobo is more difficult to catch, but--
Wait a minute.
If all of this is true… why hasn't anyone reported them?
You did.
So, what do we have to do?
Search.
Search for rape reports from the last few years
that have been withdrawn or closed.
A detective could do it, but we don't have the time or the money.
A detective… or someone who has access.
…with the statement of Bruno Costa,
an accused and boyfriend of the alleged victim.
The accused is sticking to his version, without providing new evidence
to help clarify what happened that nigh--
I swear, I thought Bruno would admit he was threatened.
It would sound so wild.
You think he made it up, don't you? That he lied to Alba.
I'd have done anything not to lose Alba.
I'm sure of it.
Hey, since when did you know…
She doesn't love you?
Since always.
I thought this time would be different.
Because she was devastated?
You think I took advantage of Alba?
Tirso, you're fooling yourself.
How would you know?
For me, it's the same with you.
Toño, give me a shot of orujo, please.
Right away.
Make it two.
Tomorrow morning, they will get you to take you to court.
I hope I can help, Mercedes.
Just tell it like you told it to me, and everything will be fine.
Goodbye.
That was Salarich. She's already at the hotel.
Who else knows?
Just us.
So it stays until she takes the stand.
CLARA: GO FOR IT, SEE YOU AFTER
Think of your daughter before speaking.
Mr. Valdivieso, you were the officer
in charge of taking Alba's statement regarding the alleged assault.
Yes. I was the first one… to talk to her, yes.
In fact, you took her statement numerous times.
Yes.
Did anything stand out to you from those statements?
Mr. Valdivieso. Do you need me to repeat the question?
No. There's no need.
Yes, there was one thing that stood out to me.
Every time that Alba restated the account,
she did so with the same phrases, exactly in the same words.
Explain to us, in your experience, what that suggests.
In stressful situations,
upset people usually do not repeat what they're saying verbatim.
-Alba repeated everything word for word. -Like a rehearsed speech?
Objection, Your Honor. He's leading the witness.
Overruled.
Thank you very much for your valuable assessment.
No further questions, Your Honor.
Your Honor, if I may.
Mr. Valdivieso,
what is your relationship with the Entrerríos family?
None in particular.
And with Mr. Eloy Duvall, the lawyer representing them?
None.
Have you ever worked for him?
-What do you mean? -Special compensations.
He asks you for something, and you do it for something else.
My only job is as a local police officer.
Your daughter is being treated in the US for a serious illness, correct?
Objection.
Is it true the Entrerríos pay for the treatment?
-Objection. -If so, in exchange for what--
-Objection, Your Honor. -Objection sustained.
I didn't actually call you for a coffee.
Tell me.
How can I help you?
Marta is convinced
my rape wasn't the first Jacobo and Rubén committed.
I think the same.
There aren't records of past complaints. They were probably covered up.
Probably.
And that could be checked? Complaints that were later withdrawn.
I didn't find anything at the time. The Entrerríos have a lot of power.
Giner, we only need one victim who'd be willing to testify. Just one.
I'm in the crosshairs. Right now, my hands are tied.
Please.
What's she doing here?
I don't know.
-Can you state your name and profession? -Mireia Salarich, doctor of psychiatry.
Dr. Salarich, have you ever treated any of my defendants?
Yes. Rubén Entrerríos, since he was six years old.
He had an accident. He almost drowned in a pool.
And why did they require your services?
Because as a result of that incident,
his supply of oxygen to the brain was cut off.
What is the relevance to this case?
Your Honor, because of what happened, my defendant suffered a brain injury.
Are you saying Rubén Entrerríos is unfit?
As a result, a specific part of his brain was affected,
the posterior parietal cortex.
This area of the brain is associated with movement planning
and spatial awareness,
but it also plays a fundamental, crucial role in decision-making.
And in Rubén's case, this area is impaired.
Do you mean there are times when Rubén does not know what he is doing?
I mean that, almost always, it is others who decide for him.
And, particularly, there is one figure who has a great influence on Rubén,
another one of your defendants, his cousin Jacobo.
Does this have anything to do with you?
Why would I do this?
No further questions, Your Honor. Thank you.
-Congratulations. You were brilliant. -I had no choice.
Yes, you did, but you saved your son by sacrificing mine.
-Your wild imagination. -You don't see ahead.
No regard for collateral damage.
What do you mean?
You had it publicly stated, in front of a judge,
that your son must be unfit.
I convened an extraordinary board meeting
to prevent such a person from running this company.
Thanks a lot, dear sister-in-law.
Rubén.
OPEN
-Two names. -Two reports of sexual assault.
They withdrew shortly after?
They both worked for the Entrerríos.
The content was deleted.
I have a feeling these two women's cases are just the tip of the iceberg.
This is all Giner found. It should be useful.
Isabel? Hello, my name is Marta Villar.
I am a lawyer.
Look, I'm calling about the Entrerríos trial case.
Isabel?
-Fuck, she hung up on me. -Try again.
As if that would help.
We only have these two possibilities.
Have you found anything on Lucía Soler?
-Nothing. She won't pick up. -I found her.
Lucía Soler, English teacher, specialized in business classes.
-Is there a phone number? -There it is.
Please. I hope this one doesn't hang up.
Let's see what I can say.
Clara.
Why are you here?
How dare you? Out!
I'll go, but let me try to fix things.
Fix what? You had your chance. It's too late.
No. Listen to me. I still know a lot about the Entrerríos.
Why didn't you tell the judge? Why didn't you testify?
Do you realize, with what you said, you sank Bruno and me?
You have ruined our lives. Don't you see?
-I know, but I had no choice. -Why not?
Please, I would have helped you. I would have helped you.
Don't you realize?
I could have done something.
-It could have been different. I would-- -Clara.
You can't help me.
Get out.
Yes.
Get out.
PRESS ROOM
Come on in. Thanks for coming.
-Do you want to sit down? -No.
I am gathering information from witnesses to write a story on the case.
It was interesting one of the accused is the partner of the alleged victim.
No, not "alleged." She was raped that night.
The defense hinted in the cross that Alba likes to have fun.
What's your angle?
-Insinuate she was too high or wanted it? -No--
No, I assure you, her concept of fun is not being raped by fucking psychos.
You're a journalist.
You're meant to give objective information.
-I'm just doing my job. -By manipulating the facts?
No, my job is getting a sense of the different angles on this story.
They raped my friend.
I don't know if she'll ever be the same,
but I don't know how to help.
Are you okay?
No, Tirso. I'm not okay. Those pigs will get away with it.
-What happened? -We have nothing. As of now, nothing.
Proving she was drugged would be awesome.
That's impossible.
It isn't impossible
if we find the dealer who sold it to Jacobo and company.
And he confesses to it, of course.
Any ideas?
How would I know?
You know everyone.
You really don't know who it is?
I may find someone,
but testifying to that is self-incrimination.
But that person has to do it. They have to testify.
-It's very important for Alba. -Yes, but he would go to jail.
I'm not sure I can convince him.
Then he's just another prick.
See you at court.
Eloy, wait.
I want to see the video.
You know the session is without an audience.
You must have a copy.
It is not pleasant.
The "videos" folder.
It's the first.
See you later.
There.
Give it to her.
Touch her tits.
That's it.
You like it, right?
There.
Do it, cuz.
My turn.
Already?
There.
Hugo…
Whore.
Fucking harder. Give it to her.
Where have you been?
Thanks, Lucía, for coming so quickly.
-No problem. I live nearby. -Do you?
Yes. So, tell me.
Would you like to prepare for a job, a qualification?
No. I want you to testify in court.
-What? -I'm a lawyer. Alba Llorens' lawyer.
Maybe the name rings a bell. Wait, please, Lucía. Listen.
No, if you don't want my classes, we have nothing to talk about.
Lucía, I'm Alba. I'm sure you know me by now.
-Sorry. I can't help you. -I know the Entrerríos are very scary.
I know.
If there's anyone who knows exactly how you feel, it's me.
I also feel like running away every day and all the time.
But once you start running… you can't stop.
There's nowhere to take refuge.
So, we have to stop running, and we have to fight back.
I'm not as brave as you are.
Lucía, being brave is not being fearless.
It's being scared shitless and moving forward anyway.
Okay, so,
they hired me to teach English to the executives.
It was for three months,
but after three weeks, I had filed a complaint.
And why did you withdraw it, Lucía?
For money.
They paid off my mortgage and my college debts.
I'm not proud, but for the first time in my life,
I'm not up to my neck in debt.
Would you mind telling us what they did to you?
No. They didn't rape me.
I'm really sorry it happened to you,
but… in comparison, mine doesn't sound important.
No. All abuses are important.
One night,
after the class,
they invited me to stay and have dinner with them.
We were all at the table
when I suddenly noticed a hand on my leg under the tablecloth.
I tried to pull away, but I couldn't.
And he whispered in my ear not to say anything to anyone
if I didn't want to get fired.
With the other hand…
he unzipped his pants
and forced me to caress him.
Who did it? Jacobo or Rubén?
No, neither of them.
Who then?
Rubén's father,
Mariano Entrerríos.
PROVINCIAL COURT
Mónica?
Excuse me. We're ready. Whenever you want.
Three, two…
After the long-awaited testimony of the alleged victim,
the trial will enter its final phase.
There is great uncertainty about the influence
that this crucial testimony may have on the final outcome.
Today, for the first time,
the victim will see her aggressors face to face,
and that means literally,
since she has not requested to be separated from them.
I'm ready.
-How are you? -Good.
-If you want, we can request a screen. -No, I'm fine.
Alba, when you testify,
try to look only at the person who is questioning you, okay?
And if you get nervous, don't look at me, or it looks like you need me.
Make it clear to them who you are and what they did.
Stand your ground. But just enough, understand me?
Don't be too full of yourself.
It's harder for the defense to interrogate a vulnerable witness than a cocky one.
Oh. Don't answer with questions.
And as much as possible, try to control your gestures, okay?
Body language is very important. Avoid crossing your arms.
No hands in your pockets either, okay?
And, above all, don't point at anyone.
Not always, but in general,
judges tend to side with the unprotected party.
So, you're asking me to play the victim?
No. You are the victim.
Let's go.
I call to the stand Miss Alba Llorens Vendrell.
Tirso?
-I've come to make a report. -Against whom?
Against myself.
I'd like to tell them I forgive them, that everyone deserves a second chance,
but that would not be honest.
I don't think that would be justice, and I want justice.
I want them to rot in jail.
Those pricks have to pay for what they did, as do I.
Do you know what you've done to me?
We no longer need you.
I've discovered large payments made to Miriam from a shell company.
Since when?
The first, 2010.
What's your relationship with Eloy?
You must be absolutely honest with me, like with my father-in-law.
Will we lose?
Probably.
I need it to be declared a mistrial.
I'll make some calls. Many people owe me favors.
Mom, if I'm convicted, what will we do?
You will not go to jail.
Hugo, I don't know what my mother's up to, man, but she's got a plan.
I want you to promise me, if this goes wrong,
you won't wait for me.
In Alicante, on November 27th, 2020,
the Second Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante,
in view of the aforementioned facts, we rule that…
-No means no! -No means no!