A NETFLIX SERIES
New revelations in the Miró Sanz case.
A member of her inner circle
confessed to being the perpetrator of the crime.
Minou Arias.
"The Power Madame."
Owner of a very particular art gallery.
Behind that business, she offered a wide catalog
of male companions.
The tip of the iceberg in a scandal
that could involve some of the most prestigious names in the country.
Without a doubt, they must be in fear
of hearing their names come out of Minou Arias's mouth.
I'm not scared.
That woman
destroyed the only thing that mattered to me.
The family I formed with my daughter Florencia and Emanuel.
So I killed her.
I was happy to help Ana
when she came to my gallery for the first time.
She was a woman…
in a lot of pain.
Wasn't looking for sex.
That's why I thought Emanuel
was the perfect person for her.
I felt sorry for her because getting high and drunk
were the only things that gave her peace.
I helped her.
I listened to her.
I felt we were close friends,
regardless of our differences.
Let's focus on that day.
How did it happen?
Since I visited her at the clinic…
This is going to help ease your time here.
…I gave her money so she could bribe the nurses.
I helped her escape.
She was obsessed with Emanuel, so I knew she'd go to his place.
I had a key to his place,
so I went in.
She was so high that she wasn't even surprised to see me.
We argued.
She became aggressive, so…
I killed her.
So you got into a fight.
Do you have any marks or scars as a result?
No, I am stronger than her.
-It was premeditated. -Yes, that's right.
Tell me something, Mrs. Minou.
Why did you kill her like that?
I mean, you just confessed that you'd planned it beforehand, right?
I don't know,
but in my opinion,
you should have been better prepared, right?
I have a gun, and I took it with me.
But, as I said,
we got into a fight, she got aggressive,
and that's when I hit her in the head with a sculpture.
What about after the crime?
I knew that my daughter had Víctor's car.
And Ana had told me about the problems in their marriage.
She told me that she was scared of him,
so I thought he was the perfect person to take the blame.
-So your daughter was your accomplice. -No!
I said no!
Florencia came back from delivering some paintings,
so I took the opportunity to put the sculpture in Víctor's car.
She doesn't know anything. She shouldn't be in jail.
Please.
Did you hear what she said? I don't believe a single word.
Yes, it's possible she didn't tell the truth.
But it's true that she helped her escape from the clinic.
Let's recap.
She said she found her drunk in the living room.
They got into a fight, then she killed her.
So, when did Ana Miró Sanz get naked?
Her clothing was in the bedroom.
If her intention was to help her daughter,
all she managed to do was get herself in the mess too.
-What if they planned it together? -I don't know.
The only thing I'm sure of
is that they'll both go to jail while they await trial.
Don't even think about visiting them in jail.
You'd only feed into the DA's suspicions that you're the mastermind.
I should just abandon them? No way.
I want you to represent them.
Who's going to pay me? You?
Whoever hired you isn't very punctual.
Patience. They're on their way.
Emanuel.
Your brother's family hired me.
Renzo?
-Renzo? -Yes.
Brother.
I never stopped looking for you, I promise. Not a single day.
How is this possible?
I recognized you when I saw your picture on TV.
These are my parents.
BOLONTE LAB
Am I interrupting?
Escort them to the exit, please.
No, that's not necessary.
Go ahead, make a scandal.
Or leave silently with whatever dignity you have left.
Look, Víctor.
Even if I can't prove what you did to my dad,
you will pay for it.
Alberto.
Alberto. Get me Alberto.
No…
POLICE
Don't touch me!
You can make that call from the precinct.
I'll sue you for harassment!
Víctor Lubos, Arturo Padilla, you're under arrest
for bribery, falsifying documents,
and other drug-related crimes that will be read…
Idiot!
You have a right to know what you're accused of,
to know that you're innocent
-until proven guilty. -You don't know who you're messing with!
Idiots.
POLICE
Your mom bought that painting from Minou.
Help me take it down.
The report about the new management
has already been distributed, and the board agrees.
Here's the list
of people who were loyal to Víctor, as requested.
Where's your name?
Excuse me?
You can't be part of this new management.
As a lawyer, you were part of the black hole
where all the complaints and proof against Serolixine wound up.
-It was my job. -And you performed it well.
You were loyal to my mom.
In everything.
Julia.
About the deal your mother made--
You don't have to explain.
I will always be thankful for your support during all this.
I mean it.
Your mom would be proud of you.
Please close the door on your way out.
It pains me to see you here.
Did you really do all that?
Since when do you care about the truth?
Seriously?
Florencia and I were condemned before the trial.
Florencia is fragile.
She won't survive for long in jail.
For me, it doesn't matter.
I've been in worse places, and I've always survived. Always.
But she won't. She's weak.
You have to do whatever you can to get her out.
You're asking for something beyond my reach.
We're talking about your daughter.
We're talking about your daughter!
I accepted it
when you said having a daughter
with a prostitute would end your political career.
I stayed quiet. I accepted it.
I stayed quiet. I've never asked for anything for Florencia, your daughter.
Never.
So, right now, I'm not taking no for an answer.
It's not like she didn't do anything.
She's accused of murder with you.
Please, Carlos! When there's a will, there's a way.
You think I don't know?
We're two months away from elections.
If you back me into a corner,
I will forget my own principles.
I don't think the senate candidate
would fare very well
if people heard about the daughter
he had outside his marriage
with a former prostitute
who runs a male companion business
and who's in jail accused of murder.
My God.
Open the door!
Renzo turned six one month after coming to our home.
It was a very special time.
He only wanted one thing,
to get his brother back.
We did all we could to find you.
The night I ran away, I was looking for a better life for us.
I couldn't come back, though it's all I wanted.
The guy I escaped with got into trouble, the police came, and from then on--
We know.
The press has made some comments that are best not to repeat.
I'm sorry you heard all of that.
At least something good came out of this.
I found you.
Renzo recognized you right away.
I never stopped looking for you. I promise that's the truth.
Thank you for being his family.
We're thankful for him.
We couldn't have children.
Renzo made us a family.
Do you remember anything? You were so young.
But I can tell you that I changed a lot of your diapers.
I'm glad I didn't come back that night.
Destiny had something better for you.
I'm happy to see what you've become.
Years looking for you, only to have you find me.
I remember a dog.
Manolo?
I remember him.
Rosa.
Yes, sweetie?
I'll finish later.
Don't worry.
It had to be done at some point.
You don't want to keep anything?
If you want to take something, go ahead.
We'll donate the rest. I don't know.
I'll go make you chocolate cake
and orange juice.
How are you?
Missing my hair and my skincare.
The dirt and humidity of this awful place
have made me look older in just a few days.
I look ten years older.
I know you didn't kill Ana.
How do you know?
Did you do it?
Minou, it's not fair for you to be here
just to defend Florencia.
It's not.
You know what I'm capable of when my family is affected.
Don't underestimate me.
The night that Ana was killed, you were interviewing--
I can still confess to what happened with Román.
I'll do it if anyone makes them doubt that I'm guilty.
Understand?
It's not fair, Minou.
Florencia is one of the most important people in my life.
But she should pay for the consequences.
She was guilty from the moment she had an intimate relationship with you.
I raised you like brother and sister. How could you?
You two are responsible for this mess.
Florencia sought out Víctor to get a reaction from you.
I warned her.
I brought you into my home.
I have to pay for it.
Like it or not.
You're my mother.
Always.
Yes, I am your mother.
-You will always be. -Yes.
I will always be your mother.
My beautiful child.
It's a great topic.
Work on it at home. See you next time.
My mind is blank.
My heart is broken.
I don't know how to feel.
You're going through a crisis.
Art, Julia.
Art is the only way we artists have to manage pain.
If you manage to put all those feelings and emotions...
you can't control into art,
you will heal.
Which emotions?
I don't feel anything.
I don't feel pain.
-I don't feel anything. -Julia.
Do I really need to explain what art means in your life?
Wasn't it what saved you when you couldn't put your sadness into words?
You fear yourself.
I don't like what I see.
-It's too dark. -It's okay, Julia.
Everything will be okay.
Light will come into your beautiful heart.
Excuse me.
You always ask me not to leave without saying goodbye.
At least a message, a call,
or a note that I made it safely.
I am leaving for a while
because I can't deal with what we lost, what we destroyed.
I feel responsible for not listening to you enough.
For minimizing the pain I caused you.
You warned me of what you were capable of doing for me.
Be careful.
I'm sorry I couldn't be with you more.
Maybe I could have avoided breaking us into pieces.
I didn't see the intensity of your love. I was selfish.
If losing me meant losing yourself, I apologize.
I'll keep the memories of what we were when we weren't so aware of time,
and that plans could go so badly.
Flor, despite everything,
I love you. Today and always.
Thank you.
ONE YEAR LATER
THE COST OF LOVE BY JULIA BOLONTE
A SCREAM MUFFLED IN A SEALED JAR…
Capturing a memory is a challenge.
Julia manages to capture the intangible, memories, and love.
-Did you already know her work? -Just a little.
I know her a bit more.
-Really? -Yes.
She comes once in a while.
It would be great if you could see the art with her.
Either way, I'm here to help.
Let me know if you have any questions.
I was just leaving, but thank you.
Julia, my dear. How are you?
Good. And you?
Good.
Someone who knows you just left.
Who?
He didn't tell me his name, but he left something in the book.
WHAT IS THE COST OF LOVE? AN ENTIRE LIFE
HOTEL CALIFORNIA ROOM 806
There were incidents when Minou Arias,
"the Power Madame," came to the court.
Today, the gigolo involved in the case,
Emanuel Morillo, took the stand--
Can I come in?
Please.
Come with me, please.
Okay.
Thanks.
You won't believe this,
but I've been hoping for this for a year, and now I don't know what to say.
What did you think of my showing?
Honestly.
Brutal.
I saw you in each painting.
But I mostly saw us.
You've always been a good observer.
I still am.
Thanks for coming.
You gave me your address, and here I am.
You wanted a chance, right?
I needed a chance to tell you my truth.
My truth is that I loved you,
I love you, and always will.
I didn't want to go to court.
But I read your statement.
I know what happened.
I decided not to judge you or my mom for what you did.
If it helps you to hear it,
I forgive you.
It helps me a lot. I needed that.
Thank you so much, Julia.
I want to leave the pain behind.
So I need to forget everything.
I swear that I've tried.
I live by the beach now. I can smell the sea.
Even if you weren't there, you were with me.
It might sound crazy, but I haven't felt alone.
I haven't felt lonely because you've been here.
And you're here.
So, no resentment?
No resentment.
Finally, the court's decision was read, and with that,
the trial for the murder of Ana Miró Sanz came to an end.
Minou Arias was found guilty,
while Florencia Arias was absolved
as her participation was deemed involuntary.
The court found that she was tricked by her mother,
with whom she had a submissive relationship.
Minou Arias forced her daughter to manage a network
of male prostitutes with her,
which was taken down when they were both arrested.
Víctor Lubos was also absolved of his wife's murder,
but he's still in prison due to the Serolixine case.
The criminal trial against Emanuel Morillo also ended,
though not much is known of him lately.
He came to fame as the gigolo
who was the object of desire of mother and daughter,
the true victims of this tragedy.
-How do I look? -You look great.
-Really? Do I look nice? -You look nice.
What about me?
-Beautiful. -Thank you.
Rosa, I left you the real estate documents.
-Yes. -The buyers will come by.
Perfect. Do you have everything?
-Yes. -Are you sure?
-I should check. -Yes, go ahead.
I don't think I brought the documents.
-I'll go get them. -I'll do it while you say goodbye.
It's okay. It's not a big deal. Where are they?
-On the chair in my old room. -Okay.
-Call me when you arrive, please. -Yes, of course.
The victim was in your house.
Did you know her?
-I love you. -Thank you.
Take care of her, Emanuel.
Goodbye.
I love you.
I'm nervous too.
But this is what we promised each other.
It was you, right?
The night before my surgery, I had a revelation.
Victor sent them? Hold on!
I've carried this since I was little.
The weight of surviving an accident in which my dad died.
All of that was orchestrated by the one person
my mom and I trusted.
It was too much.
Hi, it's Emanuel. Leave a message.
I needed you, so I went looking for you.
I went to your house.
That's where the single thread that tied me to life was broken.
Mom? What are you doing here?
Sweetie.
You're not who I was expecting.
But I'm glad you're here.
-Want a drink? -You're naked.
So what?
You haven't seen your mother naked?
How did you get in?
Where's Emanuel?
Emanuel isn't here, and he's not answering my texts.
I came in through the door.
Well, no, actually, I came in
with a copy of the keys I stole from Emanuel
because he took mine.
Get dressed, okay?
Your love story is very nice.
But I also had an intense story.
You're not okay.
Why did you leave the clinic?
Because you're not listening to me.
I told you that Víctor wanted to keep me there.
It was convenient for him.
But I want what's best for you and me. Can't you see that?
You're scaring me, okay?
Can you tell me why you're like this at Emanuel's place?
Ana.
Emanuel…
is the biggest proof of love I've ever given you.
What are you saying?
Your boyfriend, Emanuel,
is a gigolo.
-He's my gigolo, and many others too. -Stop.
-Stop, okay? Stop. -Stop.
That's what I asked him. To stop.
But he didn't want to.
And he changed all the plans.
Which plans?
I hired Emanuel to seduce you.
Yes.
Yes, it wasn't okay.
Didn't you think it was strange?
How your love story just happened?
Well, your mother
was behind all that.
Pulling the strings. Yes.
Don't touch me!
You're
so naive.
I don't want to be cruel to you.
But if you need proof…
I can tell you every detail of his body.
You're a piece of shit!
-No. -You've always been. Yes.
-No. Where are you going? -Let go of me!
No. You have to listen to me.
You never listened. It's time you listen to your mother.
You're not my mother!
You're a monster that makes everyone run away.
That's not true. What are you going to do?
Are you going to ask Víctor to lock me up in that place?
Wasn't it enough to take Emanuel from me?
What else do you want? There's no room for both here.
You're crazy! You're mad!
I'm leaving.
Where are you going?
No one is going to love you more than I do.
No one.
Don't you realize that I had to pay someone
to fall in love with you?
No.
I killed her.
And she killed me.
I didn't know how I got there.
I was confused.
Suddenly, amidst that darkness,
I had another revelation.
I knew I couldn't prove that Víctor killed my dad.
But now I had the perfect reason to make him pay.
When I got back to the clinic, you were there.
I loved you and hated you at the same time.
But I couldn't tell you anything.
Good evening.
-Good evening, everything okay? -Yes.
I gave her a sedative so she could sleep.
What happened to your hand?
-I box sometimes. It's not a big deal. -Did you hurt yourself?
-No. -We have to do an X-ray.
-What? -Five minutes.
-You can't just leave it. -It's fine.
Emanuel Morillo?
-You're under arrest. -For what?
The murder of Ana Miró Sanz.
I had a plan to save you.
We can go now. You're being discharged.
There are lots of reporters outside.
You don't have to say anything. Just stay calm, okay?
Shall we?
Is it true that Ana Miró Sanz escaped from the clinic?
Did she receive any threats in the last few days?
-Be respectful, please. -We're live.
-We need you to confirm. -We're live.
But Víctor blamed Florencia and got out of it again.
Until now.
I'm not the same anymore.
Emanuel, love is painful, always.
But you must be willing to make sacrifices to enjoy it, right?