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[man] Yes, that's what I said Of course, ma'am.
As you can see, the bathroom is well equipped,
but for two people, it may be a bit small.
-[woman] Or not. -[man] Or not.
The mirror's nice.
It's a good size.
Definitely has a lot of potential.
Hmm?
And here we have
[breathless] best quality marble tiles.
[kisses]
If you stand right here, you can imagine what a day would be like.
Brushing your teeth, your hair or
getting all dressed up and ready for a big night out.
Now, imagine your boyfriend showing up and… telling you how totally hot you are.
And how much he wants to devour you.
["Cumbia y Sexo" by Calequi playing]
[woman moans]
[woman cries out]
[woman sighs]
-[giggles] -[doorbell rings]
[both breathing heavily]
[whispers] Good luck.
-Nice meeting you. -Nice meeting you.
-[client] Hi. -Come in, please.
-Lucia, right? -I thought we were the first.
-Hey, how you doing? -Hi.
A colleague of mine booked her.
She left a deposit, but if you like it, you got first dibs, hmm?
This way, please.
[customer 1] And for you?
[customer 2] Well, we can take these.
So, any word yet?
On the internship?
Ah, girl,
it took me two years to move one step up.
Yes, but anybody can do this, right?
Right.
You'll finish these too?
[phone vibrating]
Hello.
Yes, this is her.
[church bell tolling]
[inhales, exhales deeply]
Holy Mary, thank you for listening to me.
And for this new opportunity.
I know I'm ready.
I need you to help me.
To give me the confidence and the strength I need.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou…
[soft piano music playing]
[phone ringing]
[footsteps approaching]
-[woman] Sofía? -Yes.
That's me.
[phone ringing]
[nonchalant footsteps approaching]
Good morning.
[woman] Go ahead.
Um… [clears throat]
Well, I have a bachelor's degree in finance
from the University of Buenos Aires.
I also completed a master's in international trade,
and an MBA here.
I graduated with top marks.
Best in the faculty.
Also, I've worked for several companies in the industry.
-Davandra, Fun&Co… -[phone beeps]
Belén, send me the briefing for later, please.
[Belén] Of course, right away.
My final thesis was on the history and evolution of this particular business.
It was attached to my résumé when I submitted it.
I find it amazing
-to have built all this from nothing. -[cell phone ringing]
Answer it.
What?
[cell phone continues ringing]
Hello?
Yes, I'm answering on behalf of Beatriz Gaya. How may I help you?
I understand.
Yes, um, our apologies.
Could I have your mailing address, please?
Yes, we'll check with the courier and we'll issue a refund.
What if we were to send you a cocktail dress
from the new collection as well? Free of charge?
Very well, Aurora.
Don't hesitate to call back if you have any other questions.
[theme music playing]
[man, woman moaning]
[Sofía cries out]
[Sofía sighs]
[man puffs]
[both laughing]
[sighs]
[puffs]
What?
It's incredible.
Oh, well, thank you.
Ah well, yes, you too, but I was talking about her.
What? All right, she's totally amazing. Okay.
[sighs] Ah,
it's just so inspiring.
[sighs]
She had nothing. She was a nobody.
And she built this huge empire.
By working hard, trusting herself…
Can you believe the first job she ever got was dressing up corpses?
[man] No way.
-For wakes and funerals. -[man] Oh, that's creepy.
Hey listen,
that woman who came to see the apartment today?
She told me she knows this guy
who owns two buildings right in the city center.
-That's awesome. So great. -Mm-hmm.
I just know you'll get them for the agency.
Of course.
But I want them for myself.
Right…
but you need the money first.
Well, you know I'm trying to save up.
And now you'll get to meet a lot of big real estate people, for sure.
[scoffs]
Don't even go there.
Sweetie, you're doing an internship, right?
Yes.
Listen, I'm sure in the end the job will be yours.
[sighs]
I hope so.
There's nothing I want more.
6:00 p.m. flight to Zurich, first class ticket.
Well, the usual menu.
[rhythmic electronic music playing]
The textile supplier in London wants to, uh, renegotiate the terms of the contract.
-You referred to my last response? -Yes.
Still the same.
[music continues]
Always shake hands. Good morning.
[man] Good morning.
-Thank you for coming. -Ricardo.
-Sofía. Good morning. -A pleasure.
I'll let you know if I need you.
My bag.
-Come on in, please. -Thank you.
First, I'd like to thank you all for being here… [voice fades]
[music continues]
[music fades]
You can go home.
If she comes back, I'll say you were sick.
No, I'm fine, thank you.
When will I get to attend the meetings?
Do I?
[footsteps approaching]
Sofía.
Sofía, it's very late.
You should go home.
[groans]
[distant sirens blaring]
Lidia?
Hi.
I had a feeling that even without a profile pic,
you were going to be hot. [puffs]
But you're smoking hot.
-Would you like a drink? -Yes, please.
-[man grunts] -[gasps]
[man grunts]
What are you doing? No! Not like this.
-Ah, come on. -No! Get off me, dammit!
-[man] Okay. -Get out.
[man] You don't like that. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
[panting]
[ominous music playing]
[door closes]
[water running]
LUJÁN 2011 MOTHER, HELP US TO TAKE CARE OF LIFE
[humming]
[Sofía] What are you doing up?
Taking care of my queen.
I am preparing a special Mediterranean continental breakfast
to give you a boost of energy.
Because my sweetie pie's been low this weekend. We can't have that.
[humming]
I'm not really hungry.
Hey, relax and eat. There's more coming.
I was thinking we really need a vacation, hmm?
Last night I was looking at stuff online and found some plane tickets to Medellín,
super cheap.
If we buy them now, that is.
Hmm?
What do you say? We can't wait too long.
I don't know what I'll be doing in two months.
I know, honey, but…
I haven't been in, like, two years, hmm?
And I haven't been to Buenos Aires.
[man sighs]
Well, just ask for ten days off.
Hmm?
I can't ask for ten, or two, or five, or any days off.
Can't or you won't?
[ominous music playing]
[woman] And what's the name of your Romeo?
[Beatriz] I have no idea.
Are you joking?
And what is that?
What's what? [chuckles]
I can't believe it. You've given in too.
-About time. -I don't look bad, do I?
It makes me look sexy.
[Beatriz laughs]
You don't look bad, no.
They're so very young.
They don't know anything.
They're like a cake full of air.
Is all this still worth it for you?
Nothing makes any sense.
By the time you know what you want, you've no time left.
Don't be so dramatic.
You've barely reached the midpoint.
I'm so envious. You always see the bright side of things.
And which one of us is the millionaire?
[exhales]
-[inhales] -[ominous music plays faintly]
[inhales sharply]
[ominous music intensifies]
[anguished breathing]
[wheezing]
[rapid wheezing]
[exhales]
[breathing deeply]
[window whirring]
What is that?
Perhaps a few paillettes on the sleeves?
I think I know what's missing.
Uh, may I?
[Beatriz] Let's see.
[Sofía] I think that if we lengthen the cuff here,
it would give it a little more
sophistication, that's…
That's what's missing.
Like Adriana in '98.
1998, you say?
I don't know why I don't think it fits the collection.
Sorry.
It's normal you don't know. It's not your thing.
[Beatriz] Let me.
I like it.
Here's another beer for you.
-Thanks, Benja. -Thanks, Benja.
You're welcome.
[soft music playing in background]
[man] Hmm.
You're gonna tell me what's wrong?
There's nothing wrong.
I mean it.
[sighs]
[Sofía] How's saving going?
Yup.
I crunched the numbers,
and what I'm able to save here isn't going to get me anywhere,
but in Columbia it's another story.
Look,
over here the agencies are too big and I don't have the money to hire anyone.
But I was talking to my Uncle Jorge
and in Robledo we could get a huge office space for next to nothing.
Huh? I could have a team there. It'd be best for both of us.
Robledo.
Don't you think?
I don't know.
Listen, Madrid is just too big for us.
Here, I'm stuck treading water and you have nothing.
We hardly see each other. How am I gonna have a family?
How am I gonna take the next step? How are we gonna thrive and move forward?
A family?
Honey, I didn't come here to go back. I didn't come here to end up in Columbia.
Or to live off of someone else.
I'm not saying I want you to be a housewife.
I'm saying I want you to work with me, something low stress.
I don't want a low stress job.
I want to be swamped.
I want to be afraid of messing up. I want to…
I want to learn from her. Anything and everything.
Yeah, I put in 12 hours a day. You know what?
I'm not tired.
I can't get enough.
[vomiting]
[retching, coughing]
[gurgling]
Can I ask where you're going?
I'm just going to Barcelona.
["Love You Til I Die" by Maika Makovski playing]
♪ I will love you til I die… ♪
We'll meet downstairs in an hour.
[man 1] It was an amazing food. Food from Asia, you know? Japanese food,
Chinese food, Filipino food…
And I just take it, and I was eating it through my face
and I meet such a beautiful woman,
and I tell her, "Oh, the food is amazing."
"Are you the cook?" And she told me, "No, I am the consul's wife."
-Oh, God! -[all laughing]
[man 1] I wanted to disappear, you know?
-I was sho-- -[man 2] Hi. How are you doing?
Hi, Jonathan, good to see you.
-Good to see you. -Nice to meet you.
Lovely to see you finally.
[man 1] What's he doing here?
Since you seem prone to leave me, I feel like flirting.
He's a newbie, an upstart. He worked for me till last year.
Yes, and he's full of energy and lack of ego.
My company's ready to optimize your former deal in 10%.
We won't add a pound for ten years.
[speaking angrily in Arabic]
[both arguing in Arabic]
-[both continue arguing] -["Love Me Til I Die" fades up]
Seriously, you've never heard this song?
Mm-mm.
It sounds familiar, but… I don't think so.
♪ I'll love you til I die ♪
♪ Will watch the years go by However fast they fly… ♪
[Beatriz] Yes, without a doubt.
And the other one?
All that's left is lingerie.
Go on, try it on.
I want to see if I chose well.
♪ Love you til I die… ♪
Let's see.
Perfect.
Let me try something, all right?
[song continues faintly]
It makes you look much stronger.
You'll need to be, now that you've got a job in the company.
I thought it would be good news.
It is.
The best news.
[female voices singing a cappella]
[bell tolls faintly]
Father…
I need to know that God will forgive me.
[priest] Is your regret sincere?
[bell tolls]
[priest] What was your sin, my child?
The Lord's infinite mercy will cleanse you,
but you must first have the strength to confess.
[music continues]
I want to.
[scoffs]
I'm going to end the life I carry inside me, Father.
I wanted to avoid it, and… I doubted.
Every day.
But not anymore.
Will God ever forgive me?
There is no worse crime
than spilling the blood of the innocent.
[approaching footsteps]
[inhales deeply]
Good morning.
What is it?
Carmen,
you have registered over ten absences in the last few months.
Hmm, and they were all justified.
I brought the doctor's notes and I've made up all the hours.
No one's questioning you, but…
You know about my daughter, right?
Your daughter needs you full time.
I assure you it's a good severance package.
I don't want to choose between my daughter and my work.
I've been here for 15 years. I'm part of this company.
[Carmen sobbing]
[Beatriz] You have to learn.
We've never been trained to act this way.
They're allowed to be bastards.
They call it "determination."
So don't feel guilty.
[sobs]
Sofía, what's wrong?
[sobs bitterly]
Hey…
Come, come here.
Come.
-It's okay. -It's just…
What is it? What?
You can tell me.
No, I just can't.
[gags]
Oh, wait, hold on.
-No, wait! -[coughing]
[retching]
[spits]
[Beatriz] It's all right.
Sofía.
Sofía, are you pregnant?
[sobbing]
Did you know when you started?
No.
I thought you knew what you were doing.
I don't get it. It was going so well.
I don't get it either. [sniffs]
I'm sorry.
Who knows about it?
You.
That's all you can do, or else half of it goes to the government.
It's 25%. You give a promissory note in December and in June, they deduct it.
They're doing it for all kinds of musical events,
festivals, startup businesses…
All the partners are jumping in.
[woman] Ah, excuse me, Mr. Lawyer, is that legal?
I don't want any more audits.
[man] What audits? Everyone's doing it. It's the only way to reduce cost.
I'm going to have a child.
What?
Sofía's.
Your assistant?
Yes.
She's pregnant and doesn't want an abortion or quit her job.
[scoffs]
She told you that?
[woman] How far along is she?
And whose child is it? Is she single?
No, but he doesn't know anything. I'm the only one who does.
Did you think this through?
[inhales]
Listen, wouldn't it be easier for you to simply adopt?
I want a baby and I can't anymore.
-No, but there's gotta be another way. -There isn't.
I want to live this pregnancy.
I want to be there from the start, I want to know… [sighs]
-Will you be by my side? -Of course we will.
Always. We'll be here for you.
Absolutely.
Offer her money.
-Big load of cash. -[Beatriz laughs]
Told you we'd have a reason to bring out the good wine.
Tati!
Another bottle, please. [tapping]
[phone vibrates]
-[Beatriz] Okay, are you alone? -[Sofía] Yes.
[Beatriz] Do you know why I hired you?
Because you're good at your job.
Because you find solutions.
I believe we can work our way out of any mess,
including this one, don't you?
Are you being serious?
[Beatriz] Yes.
Take your time.
Don't tell anyone. That way, you'll think more clearly.
I haven't told anyone else yet.
[Beatriz] There is always a solution.
Always.
Sofía,
I am here to help you.
Whatever you need.
Thank you, Beatriz.
I mean it.
Now, go to sleep. It's very late.
[Sofía] Thank you.
[woman] Tell me, Sofía, when was the first period you missed?
-Uh… February. -[monitor bleeps]
[woman] Mm-hmm.
-[monitor bleeps] -[woman] All right.
There it is.
I see it, yes.
-It's so tiny. -[woman] Mm-hmm. Indeed.
All right, Sofía, I'm going to explain the process, hmm?
Here we perform the tests and handle all the checkups,
both before and after, okay?
For the procedure itself, we refer you to a specialized clinic.
It's done quickly. It doesn't hurt.
Feels a bit like period cramps, that's about it.
You won't be under anesthesia. Sedatives are usually enough.
When they've taken effect, they'll use rods to dilate the uterus,
and the suction will begin.
[computer keys click]
-[woman] It takes about five, ten minutes. -[heartbeat over monitor]
They have to make sure your uterus is completely empty.
[Sofía] What's that?
Oh, I'm sorry, it's a control device. Do you want me to turn it off?
-[heartbeat continues, stops] -[Sofía gasps]
Are you okay?
I can't.
[child] I can't see it.
There!
[somber electric guitar playing]
Sofía, what are you doing?
I don't know what to do.
No…
No abortion.
[inhales]
Listen,
I have been giving it a lot of thought,
and…
[exhales]
I'll just tell you, okay?
Uh…
I have a proposal for you.
It's going to sound a little weird, but, uh…
Look.
You can get pregnant and become a mother whenever you want.
Whenever you decide.
But now is not the time, is it?
Right.
I, uh… I've always wanted to be a mother.
And…
[laughs]
I've been thinking
that I could take your baby when it's born.
You do know people do these things, right?
Yes, um, surrogacy… I…
No, that's not-- No.
It's something different. I mean,
it wouldn't be a surrogacy because, um…
Because what we'd be doing is something that would benefit us both.
It's very simple. I help you. You help me.
The baby will be well cared for.
[sighs]
But… uh, can it be…
-Is that allowed? -Oh, well…
For sure, we'd need to come up with an agreement of some kind, yes.
And of course you would stay by my side in the company.
[man clears throat]
Listen, what you and Beatriz want to do isn't strictly legal.
You know, in this country, they're still very cautious about this.
That said, one way or another,
people have always done this kind of thing, right?
In some countries, it's perfectly legal and the mother can even receive money.
The key here is to have a document that states clearly
what's expected from both of you,
and that demonstrates that you both know what you're doing.
Beatriz will be the real mother, or the biological mother, from the start.
And, um… that's it, really.
Well, basically, it's pretty straightforward.
It's like a third-world adoption.
The details, I'll handle them. No need to worry.
In short, you must relinquish all rights in this matter.
From the intervention onwards.
-The intervention is the delivery? -[man] That's right.
I'll oversee the whole process. The intervention will be at my clinic.
That way we'll be able to control the narrative.
So everything must remain secret.
We must maintain absolute confidentiality. It's the only way.
Of course. All the care expenses will be covered by me,
including after the procedure.
Whatever you need.
Normally, you would stay two or three days at the hospital.
Yep. For her part, Beatriz guarantees
that your position in the company will be protected as of today.
And on the day of the procedure you will receive financial compensation
equal to the highest paid out in Europe for this kind of thing.
[Beatriz] Mm-hmm.
I want double that amount as compensation.
[coughs, clears throat]
[man] Double? But Sofía, it is black money.
And you're already getting more than the others.
And it's quite a lot.
Yes, but what they're doing is… all perfectly legal.
Not me.
Things could be disastrous for me if this gets out.
I could go to jail, or get deported.
That risk must also be compensated.
No, there won't be any risk, you see?
Because Beatriz wants you to spend the pregnancy at her home.
-The whole pregnancy? -Yes.
And I wouldn't see anyone, right?
Well, you shouldn't be seen by anyone.
We have no choice, Sofía. This needs to be done in secret.
And it's only for a few months.
And what about work? I want to stay current.
Well, of course I will keep you up to date.
[laughs] We'll be living together.
Double compensation,
and two trips per year to Argentina.
[inhales]
Didn't I say she was smart?
[chuckling]
[distant traffic]
[tapping glass]
[Beatriz] Were you always like this, or did I create a monster?
You're the only one I'd do this with.
[Beatriz laughs]
Nacho doesn't know a thing.
Of course.
He doesn't have to deal with the pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding.
His career won't be put on hold either.
He just had an orgasm.
I won't be breastfeeding either.
Nacho is my boyfriend.
I love him.
I know, of course. I'm sorry.
But
if you had told him,
you know you wouldn't be free to make your own decision.
What if he tells you he doesn't agree?
Perhaps we could have gone ahead and done it,
but you would've lost him.
Am I right?
Sometimes, the perfect solution doesn't exist.
We can only do our best.
THE SURROGATE MOTHER
-It doesn't-- -Don't worry about it. This is fine.
Perfect. That's it. Very well.
[Nacho] If this one doesn't suit you, there's another great apartment,
very bright, just two blocks from here.
We can go see it now. Do you have time?
[man] No, I don't have time right now. I have a meeting at work, but thanks.
Right okay, well, here's my card.
-[man] Right, thanks. -Nice meeting you.
[man] Thank you. See you.
[Sofía] Hey.
-What are you doing? Coming with me? -Yeah.
…the dynamics on site,
and I'll have to report on the inner workings of each department,
suggest changes…
And I'd be promoted from assistant to senior manager.
With double salary.
[Nacho sighs]
Yes, but it's London. We need to discuss this. Hmm?
[Sofía] I, uh…
already said yes.
Are you fucking kidding me? Really?
Nacho.
I had to drop the Columbia thing, but you say yes to this.
Why don't you take this opportunity to go there for a while?
Uh-huh. No way.
Half a year? Without you?
Not possible.
I'm doing this for you too, you know?
You don't say.
It's gonna go by so fast.
And once I'm done, I'll have a better position
and I'll have saved a bundle.
For both of us.
And someday, we will have a family.
[Nacho exhales]
It's hard for me too, you know?
I really wish I could get what I want
and achieve my goals without having to go through all this.
But, really, it's the only way.
And there's always a positive side.
Don't give it so much thought.
[Nacho sighs]
Will you have a house? I'll come visit.
What? And spend all your savings on plane tickets?
You're breaking up with me.
No! Honey.
It's not the end. I'm not breaking up with you.
Your support is all I'm asking for.
This is so important to me.
Please, honey.
I love you.
["El Demonio de Labios Rojos" by Calequi playing]
[song continues]
Where are we going?
It's a surprise. You'll see.
-But I thought we'd be going-- -You'll be better off than in the city.
[both chuckling]
[Beatriz] I'm laughing now.
-I thought I'd have a heart attack. -[Sofía laughs] Really?
[Beatriz] Picture this.
You're dressing up the corpse of a 90-year-old lady
and all of a sudden, bam! [chuckles]
Her eyes open wide as if she's risen from the dead.
Jeez, what's wrong? It won't open.
All right.
[birdsong]
[soft music tinkles]
[yawns loudly]
[music continues]
[Sofía] Good morning.
Good morning. Did you sleep well?
Very well.
[Beatriz] That music means breakfast. You'll salivate just hearing it.
-[chuckles] -Morning.
Hi.
[speaking in Vietnamese]
[in English] I think it's a birth defect. She hasn't learned a word in six months.
All the others won't shut up. But she's an amazing cook.
-She knows your diet. -Yes, I know.
No cold cuts, no alcohol, and no raw fish.
Cristina also made this list for you. It's not just for the food.
It's also for care products, types of clothing, daily routine…
You're allowed to blame her, but do not ignore it.
Okay.
I have to run. Have a nice day.
You too.
Hmm. Thank you very much.
["Quién soy?" by Calequi playing]
Holy Mary, mother of God,
thank you for protecting me.
[song continues]
I know you are with me.
[song continues]
Did I scare you?
[laughs]
A little bit, yes.
Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you.
[soft music tinkles]
[woman humming]
[keys jangling]
[door unlocking]
[ominous music playing]
Now it's time for the hurdles step.
First, place your hands over your shoulders, like so.
Feet together.
Lift your knee and extend your leg. Touch the ground with your heel, and back.
Fluid movements.
[exhales loudly]
[birdsong]
[shoes thud]
[electric guitar riff]
[music intensifies]
[music fades]
[footsteps approaching]
-[tired sigh] -[Sofía] Hi.
Oh, hi.
Are you…
um, watching me?
What?
The cameras?
-You're watching me. -Ah, security.
You're not used to it, are you?
Nor do I want to be.
[laughs]
Sweetie, I will not leave the house unprotected,
especially with you here.
-I'd rather you removed them. -Do you think I have time to watch you?
Beatriz, I'm asking you.
I…
I can't live like this.
The cameras outside have to stay.
All right.
But inside, I want to feel free.
-Okay? -All right. [sighs]
Thank you.
[disconnect signal beeps]
[inhales, exhales deeply]
[footsteps approaching]
So what do you think?
I don't like them. Keep looking.
I'm afraid you'll have to continue handling my schedule.
Of course.
I'll contact a few more today for an interview.
You were right to send her to London. I never liked her.
She was an opportunist.
I found her a little funny.
But she wanted my job, you're right.
Now she's where she belongs.
Tati, have you seen my cell phone?
[speaking Vietnamese]
[sighs, in English] I lost it.
[virtual instructor] Elbows out, hands at ear level.
Lift your knee, extend your leg.
Touch the ground with your heel, and back, as if you were sitting on a stool.
This exercise requires space. You must be on the mark to get started.
[slap] I am on it!
This exercise requires space. You must be on the mark to get started.
Yeah well, I'm on the mark.
Lift your knee, extend your leg…
[yells] Shut up! That's enough!
…knee. Extend your leg. Touch the ground with your heel, and--
[plug clatters]
[crickets chirping]
[ominous music playing]
You can't sleep?
[soothing music playing]
[both chuckling]
[music continues]
One, two, three.
[both grunting]
[blows out]
Give me your cell phone.
Your phone?
You don't have one?
[Tati speaking Vietnamese]
[frustrated sigh, in English] Shit.
MY BABY AND ME
[moans] I lost it.
What did you lose?
My cell phone.
Ah.
But you haven't left the place.
-Don't worry. I'll buy you a new one. -Nacho must be
really pissed off.
I'm sure he loves you more than ever.
[laughs]
I don't know. I'm scared.
He is very sweet.
He better be.
[both laugh]
[Cristina] Look, she already has it.
-[Beatriz] Yes. -[Sofía] Why does it appear?
[Cristina] Estrogens cause an increase in melanin secretion,
and in her case it's more noticeable because her skin's a bit darker.
-Right? -[Beatriz] Mm-hmm.
[Cristina] All right, there's the baby.
[Beatriz] Wow.
Yes.
How are you feeling, Sofía? Everything all right?
Yes.
-She gave up on Pilates. -No… [tut tuts]
You can't give up exercise.
-Swimming? She likes that. -Mm-hmm.
I'll write up a schedule.
In any case, the results from the earlier tests were perfect.
Fluid retention and itching are both normal.
But if you feel something strange, I want you to let me know, okay?
[Sofía] No, everything's fine.
Are those his eyes?
[Cristina] Mm-hmm.
[gentle acoustic guitar playing]
Hi there.
[music continues]
Beatriz?
[sobbing]
Beatriz, are you all right?
[bitter sobbing]
[Beatriz] Good morning.
Good morning. The phone?
It's on order. The good ones take some time to arrive.
See you later.
[Tati speaking Vietnamese]
[knocking]
Tati?
[in English] May I come in?
-[speaking in Vietnamese] -[in English] The… the key?
The key?
The door?
Ssh.
-[giggles] -[whispers] The door upstairs?
[speaking in Vietnamese]
[door unlocks]
[clattering]
[siren blaring]
[siren stops]
[Beatriz] Sofía!
Sofía!
-[Sofía] For me? -[Beatriz] Mm-hmm.
Happy birthday.
Hello! Oh!
-Cute. -And this is for you too.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DOG
Hey there, Max.
Max? Ah, not Max, no.
Yes, you're a Max.
-Okay, he's Max. -Hello.
Now he wants to invest in wineries.
-In wineries? -He wants you in.
-Ah, no. Absolutely not. -He already convinced me.
Hey Max, did you know today's special?
He shows up with three bottles of Sauv…
-I'm allowed to have cake. -[Cristina laughs]
And I'm having some, you know, one glass, two…
Come on.
He kept refilling my glass.
[Sofía] Let's go to the bathroom. Don't listen to their garbage.
…in the end. I think I invested in La Mancha wineries.
[Beatriz] Did you sign anything? Is anything in writing?
[Cristina] Well, I did, verbally. I'm not sure what that means.
[Beatriz, softly] Hey, so… uh…
how does she seem to you?
[Cristina] Her hormones are acting up, but otherwise she's fine.
-[Beatriz] Are you sure? -Yes, I'm sure.
[Beatriz] All right. You don't think that… I don't know, maybe…
[sighs] she's having second thoughts?
[Cristina] Well, I don't know. I don't think so.
-It's not easy what she's going through. -[Beatriz] Not easy?
-Just imagine. -What? She's basically on holiday.
-What do you mean? -Cristina, for God's sake.
[normal tone] Max. Max is a beautiful name. I like it.
-Well… -Yes, it's a pretty name.
And Beatriz, is her child a boy too?
Well, even if it's not mine, I… I'd like to know.
Yes, it's a boy.
[Cristina] Cheers.
-Congratulations. -Thank you.
[footsteps approaching]
Look what I just received.
[Sofía laughs]
You have a gift.
I want to talk to him.
It's my birthday.
Very well.
VIDEO CALL
[Sofía] Hi, my love.
You okay?
What's up?
What happened?
-Happy birthday. -Thank you.
[Nacho] Right.
[sighs] Don't ever do this to me again.
It's driving me crazy.
I called you. I sent you a thousand texts.
-I almost called the police. -No, I'm fine.
It's just that…
I lost my phone and…
I was very busy.
But tomorrow or the next day I'll have a new one, and so…
I'll be able to reach you.
-Well, how are you doing? -[Nacho sighs]
Listen…
Sofi, please, I beg you. Don't do this to me. Just tell me now.
Please, be honest with me.
Hmm?
I miss you so much.
-[Nacho] Yeah, right. -And I love you.
-[Nacho] I don't know. -A lot.
[Nacho] I think that… Sofi…
[sighs]
-Are you sure you love me? -Yes, my love.
It won't be long now, hmm?
-[Sofía sobs] -[Nacho] Honey?
[sobs]
Sofi, what's going on? Are you all right?
-Sofía, answer me. -[sniffs]
Listen, I don't know what to say, or what to do.
-You… Are you sure you love me? -I have to go now.
-[Nacho] No. -We'll talk again in a few days, okay?
[Nacho] Sofi, please… Sofi…
-I love you. -[Nacho] No, wait. Sofi, please, don't go.
Don't… don't go.
[sobs]
[Sofía] Oh, hello.
Oh, dear. Max!
What did you do? [tut-tuts]
Tati?
Max, be a good boy.
Tati?
["En el Medio del Mal" by Calequi playing]
[Nacho] Oh, hi, hello. Um…
I'm looking for Sofía Cuadros.
[music continues]
Uh, but um…
Sorry, um…
Never?
Yes, well, I need… I need her phone.
Do, you, sorry, do you have a phone? A number or something?
Okay. Thank you.
[music intensifies]
[music fades]
I'm too tired.
You still have ten lengths to go. Come on.
Why did Tati leave?
Look at you. It's already obvious.
Do you think she'll tell on us?
She can't speak the language.
If you stop now, it will just be much harder later.
[exhales]
I'll do more tomorrow.
Your chart says you need to do 50 lengths.
But I can't. I mean it.
Didn't you hear me? Come on.
[frustrated sigh]
-Just today, please. -Come on.
-I don't want to. -Come on!
I said I don't want to!
It's only ten more lengths.
[shoes clatter]
[beep]
[tut-tuts, sighs]
[Belén] Beatriz.
Not now, Belén.
It's about Sofía.
You have to get her out of London. She lied to us.
Lied about what?
She has no degree.
Just a college seminar with no grade.
The schools where she says she got her master's don't exist.
And her work experience?
She's just a sales clerk.
Are you sure?
-Would you like to call yourself? -No.
[exhales deeply]
[crows cawing]
[dial tone]
-[Cristina] Hello, Beatriz. -Cristina.
Did you know that our favorite Argentinian has never set foot in a university?
[Cristina] Well,
everyone lies to get a job.
That bitch lied about everything.
[Cristina] So what?
How on earth can I trust her now?
[Cristina] Listen, she lied because she's an opportunist
and if she's an opportunist, she'll comply. It's her best option.
Cristina, you've never had a child inside you.
[battery alert beeps]
I'll call you back.
[Cristina] Okay.
[Beatriz] Sofía!
Sofía!
[Sofía] Hi.
What have you been doing?
Nothing.
Nothing?
I opened the door. That's it.
The security company could have shown up.
And if they see you here, it all goes to hell.
[footsteps leaving]
Tomorrow's the quarterly balance report.
I'll let you know how it goes.
The goal was to double the previous one, but, uh, I don't know.
My new phone, it doesn't work.
How come? It cost a lot.
I don't know. It doesn't work.
Lend me your tablet.
And you shouldn't be there.
It was very uncomfortable.
Not today.
What do you mean?
I didn't agree to be your slave.
-[chair scrapes] -[tense music playing]
[door slams]
Come on. Isn't that what you want?
You think I'm against you?
That I want to ruin your life? Leave! Go on then, go!
I could have found a much easier way to become a mother, you know?
Don't you remember how you felt when you didn't know what to do?
Huh?
Oh, fuck.
[panting]
[tense music continues]
I just want to do things right, okay?
I know it must be very hard for you to be cooped up here without Nacho.
And that your body's changing and that makes you much more sensitive.
And that you experience things with more…
But don't you ever forget that what we're doing benefits us both.
[music fades]
Should I close it?
[metallic grinding]
[exhales deeply]
[barman] All good here?
-Need anything else? -[man] No, just the bill.
[barman] Right away.
-[music playing faintly] -[faint bar chatter]
[sighs deeply]
[Beatriz] It won't be long now.
I wanted to thank you for being so brave.
It's very normal you should miss him.
[slow electric guitar playing]
It's starting to get heavy.
Are you all right?
[music fades]
[clock ticking]
[soft footstep]
[exhales deeply]
[Sofía] Beatriz.
I can't sleep.
[Beatriz] Come. [pats bed]
[ticking continues]
[woman] I'll be in Madrid all summer.
And I work mornings at the store, so…
-You call me? -Sure.
-You have my number? -I think so.
Wait, I'll call you.
Mario from Columbia, you have my number.
-[phone vibrates] -[woman] Bye.
[sighs]
MISSED CALL
The second suggestion is a variation on the first,
this time with the Allegra model.
I think this could be our best bet for big events.
[man] And the last design is a stark contrast to the previous ones.
It fits well because it contrasts clean lines with baroque.
[ominous music playing]
Beatriz, what do you think?
-Beatriz? -What?
Excuse me.
Dammit!
Shit, fuck!
[grunts]
[sighs]
I'm sorry, Max.
[music continues]
-[crackling] -[cries out]
[Max barking]
[music fades]
-[groans] -[running footsteps approaching]
[Beatriz] What have you done?
-Can you move? -Yes.
Oh, what a goddamn mess!
Careful!
One more step.
Easy now.
Careful.
There.
Let's see. Lie down.
-[Sofía] Ow! -Easy.
[Sofía grunts in pain]
-[Beatriz] You all right? -Yes.
Good.
[Sofía groans]
[Sofía] Okay.
[winces]
Cristina, call me back as soon as you can, please. It's urgent.
[woman] I'll talk to the makeup people.
-[Belén] Perfect. How long will it take? -[woman] Twelve hours.
-Okay, 12. -Yes, I'll follow up.
Good morning.
I'm looking for Sofía Cuadros.
-Uh, she's not here. She's in London. -No.
She's not there.
You don't get it, do you?
[oppressive music playing]
The boss, where is she?
She's not here either.
Leave us your number and we'll get back-- Hey!
I told you she's not here.
What are you doing?
Did you hear what I said?
[door slams, locks]
The boss, where is she?
[Nacho] No? Okay.
-[phone vibrating] -[Beatriz grunts]
-Cristina? -No, it's me, Belén.
A man's here asking for Sofía.
[clatter]
[Nacho] Where is Beatriz Gaya?
-What's he look like? -[Belén] Handsome. About thirty.
[Beatriz] Don't let him go. I'm on my way.
Okay. I'll wait for you.
[music continues]
[drawers clatter]
Tell me now!
Please, don't hurt me. I don't know anything.
This isn't about you.
Are you going to help me? Tell me where to find Beatriz Gaya.
[music continues]
Here, drink this.
-A bit more. -Enough.
[dial tone]
[recorded message] This number is currently unavailable.
Please leave your message.
I can't believe this.
[frustrated sigh]
[doorbell rings]
[music fades]
[doorbell rings]
[phone ringing]
Belén, is he still there?
[Belén] Uh, no, he's gone.
What did he want? What was he after?
[Belén] Your address.
And you gave it to him?
[Belén] It's just that the…
-the new girl … -Oh, great!
[Belén] …she was really scared and I don't know…
-I'm sorry. Should we call the police? -No, don't call anybody.
[phone disconnects]
[turn signal ticking]
Hello?
Nacho?
Hello?
Nacho!
[Nacho] Sofía, is that you?
-Open up! Let me in! -What are you doing here?
How did you find me?
I went to your office.
No, please. Be very careful.
-Sofía… -She's… she's crazy.
-I'm not well. I… -Sofía…
-I think she gave me something. -What do you mean? What did she give you?
Sofía, let me in!
-Sofía… -I can't.
[engine roars]
I need you to call the police.
Okay, I'll get you out of here. Don't worry. I'm calling the police.
And we'll get you out of there, okay? It won't be long now.
-Please get help. -[Nacho] I can't call.
Man, there's no signal. I'm gonna go and try find one.
No, please don't go. Don't leave me alone.
Nacho, don't leave me alone!
[dramatic music intensifies]
[Nacho, faintly] Hello. Yes? Hello!
Fuck!
[tires screech]
[Nacho] Hello?
[pants]
[music stops abruptly]
[Beatriz panting]
[grunts]
[engine slows]
[breathing rapidly]
[wheezing]
[panicked wheezing]
[coughing]
[sobs]
[sobbing] Nacho…
[sobbing]
[screaming]
[bitter sobbing]
Help, somebody!
[whimpers]
[choking sob, inhales deeply]
[groans]
[car door slams]
[engine starts]
Hey, I'm back.
Are you all right?
Yes.
I'm going to fix you some dinner.
-I'm not hungry. -You have to eat.
Beatriz?
What?
I thought you'd be really angry with me after what I did.
Well, honestly, I… Well, I'm so glad you weren't really hurt.
My anger just vanished.
In the end you were right.
It's my mood.
[sniffs]
The hormones are… They're driving me crazy.
-Don't worry. -I don't know what I'm doing.
[Beatriz] Yes, it's normal.
Besides, really soon it'll all be over.
I… [laughs]
I have a surprise for you.
[breathing deeply]
Sofía, I've been looking over the latest ultrasounds that we performed
and I'll examine you again tomorrow.
Is there a problem?
On the contrary. It's going so well you could be ready earlier than expected.
If my suspicions are confirmed, tomorrow we'll perform a C-section.
But why?
-Explain it to me please. -I thought you wanted this to be over.
Well, your wish is being granted.
-Tomorrow? -[Cristina] Tomorrow.
Whatever you say.
-[whispers] Thank you. -You're welcome.
[ominous music playing]
[sobs]
[breathing rapidly]
What will you do when the baby is born? Will you run the company from here?
I can't leave anyone else in charge.
They could sink it in just one month.
[Sofía clears throat]
Will we keep working together?
Of course.
I miss work so very much.
You have no idea.
Yeah, I know.
[sighs] I'm always thirsty.
Want something?
No, thank you. I'm fine.
[inhales, exhales]
[tense music playing]
[Sofía yelps]
[Sofía panting]
[both scream]
[wood clatters]
[discordant music playing]
[ragged breathing]
Sofía, what are you doing?
Saving myself.
What?
You wanted to take my son and get rid of me.
You think I want to kill you? [gasps]
Who pays the piper?
-[Beatriz cries out] -Isn't that right?
[whimpering] I… I just wanted a son.
And you a future. That's what we agreed on.
[breathing heavily]
Where's Nacho?
Nacho?
I don't know. What are you saying?
Where is he?
-[slash] -[screams]
[Sofía] You bitch!
[screams]
-Shut up! Shut your mouth. -[crying, babbling]
Bring out the contract.
Just bring… bring out… Bring out the contract.
We'll tear it up and you can go.
[sobs] I won't report you for this, I swear. I won't say a word.
It's what you want, right?
I don't know what I want, okay?
Sofía!
[labored breathing]
Sofía!
[clicks tongue]
Sofía, I need some water.
-Sofía! -[sniffs]
Sofía, we need to talk, for God's sake!
[ragged breathing]
[inhales deeply, exhales]
[birdsong]
[grunts]
-Where is it? -[groans]
-Where's what? -The money.
There must be money in this house.
You want to rob me?
[cell phone ringing]
Beatriz, tell me where it is.
This is ridiculous.
I offered you a new life
and you're ready to trade it all for a few euros?
-Where is it? -[phone continues ringing]
[lock winding]
You're throwing it all away for absolutely nothing.
I have the contract.
If you report me, I will make it public.
I will ruin you.
I was wrong about you.
I thought you were ready to be somebody.
I am somebody.
There are two of us.
Sofía, you can't just leave me here. They're going to find me dead!
Your fingerprints are all over the house. Untie me!
I swear I will let you go. Sofía!
[sobs]
[grunting]
[frustrated grunts]
[exhales]
[dog barks]
[dog whimpering]
Max.
[Sofía grunting]
[choking]
[Beatriz screams]
[Sofía sobbing]
[screams]
[oppressive music playing]
[grunting]
[muffled scream]
[strained scream]
[Sofía panting]
[stifled scream]
[Beatriz grunts]
[music fades]
[Sofía panting]
[groans]
[moans, exhales]
[death rattle]
["Pasa Tiempo" by Calequi playing]
[sobbing]
[song continues]
[song fades]
["Madrid" by Calequi playing]
[song fades]