Lost in the Night (2023)

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I WAS SO INDIFFERENTO THE IDEA OF TAKING MY OWN LIFE

THAT I WOULD RATHER WAIT FOR A TIME

WHEN IT WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE

F. DOSTOYEVSKY

THE DREAM OF A RIDICULOUS MAN

THAT DAY, THE PRODUCER

TRIED TO STICK TWO FINGERS IN ME

Say no to the mine!

The people united will never be defeated!

- If we may proceed...

- Say no to the mine!

Before being workers,

farmers, laborers, teachers,

we're human beings.

We are human beings, too.

We are not in the business of being sick

one generation after the other

just so that a few can get richer.

Some of them, foreigners.

- Like your Canadian bosses.

- They're not my bosses.

Do we have doubts? Yes, we do.

Do we want jobs for the community? We do.

Are we willing to face the consequences

of living with a mine and its tailings?

No, sir. That monster is not welcome here.

The mine is here to stay.

We want progress!

Yes!

We want the wellbeing of our families!

- Low-lives!

- Shut up!

- Liars!

- Yeah, right!

Teacher. Miss Paloma.

Do you protest against the mine

so everything stays the same?

My father and brother went missing

in the desert on their way to the U.S.

They'd be here if they had had a job

like the mine.

They'd be alive.

Just take a sit, girl!

We want dignity!

Say no to the mine! Say yes to life!

Say no to the mine!

What's wrong with you?

Say no to the mine!

The people united will never be defeated!

Say no to the mine!

Say no to the mine!

POLICE

Jacinto!

Get the f*ck off!

Let's go!

Please, no, I'm begging you!

- Come on.

- She's getting away!

Get her! Don't let her run away!

Calm down! Please don't!

- Go away!

- Miss Paloma!

- Go back where you came from!

- Miss Paloma!

Come here, f*cking b*tch!

Hands behind your head!

We didn't do anything!

You stay still, dammit!

- Stay there!

- Don't move.

No!

What have you done?

Shut up!

Shut up or I'll k*ll you!

Get up now! Come on.

Let's go.

You are everyone's savior,

but who's going to save you now?

Shut the f*ck up.

Let's get out of here.

Rubn, wait!

- Shut up.

- Hear me out!

- Shut it!

- Look at me.

Hey, you... you live here, too!

You live here, too!

- Shut up!

- You live here, too, Rubn.

Hurry up. Bring the others.

IDs and cell phones.

IDs!

- How many are they?

- Three.

What did I tell you, Paloma?

Why did you have to mess with the mine?

- Why getting involved?

- You...

Look what you made me do.

You're f*cking done.

Let's go!

Make her get in.

Come on, let's go!

Let's go!

Come on.

Hold it tight!

Almost there!

That's right.

Let's get the tower straight.

Make sure that's stable first.

Let's get the tower up first,

then we'll see.

- All good, man?

- How's it going?

Let's go, people!

I'll give 200 pesos

to whoever climbs up to do the wiring.

Who's up for it? Who's coming?

- Come on, it's 200 pesos, man.

- Who's climbing today?

Who wants to take the chance?

Who here knows what to do?

- Whoever knows what to do is going.

- Hey, pick me.

Weren't you

all about protesting the mine, man?

And now I see you giving it your all.

I was hired to help raise this crap.

I had no idea

it was all for the f*cking mine.

The vertigo is k*lling me, man.

You idiot.

Why did you sign up for this, Paco?

I just jumped after hearing "200 pesos."

Easy, Paco. Here's a joke

to get your mind off the vertigo.

What did the baker tell the banker?

"I knead dough."

I don't get it.

Cut it out, you two,

it's time to get some work done!

- Paco! What the hell?

- Paco!

Are you alright?

- What happened?

- Paco!

- Paco, what happened?

- Are you okay, mate?

Oh, no! Damn Paco!

Easy, everyone, give him some space.

Get him some water!

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!

Let's get this rolling,

let's get this party started!

Let's get loud tonight!

My hand trembled again.

f*cking mine.

You poor thing.

So let's dance!

All of us together tonight, live!

Paco's at the hospital.

His parents took him.

That's good to hear.

Hi, Jazmn!

Hi, Janette.

Hold on a second.

Look.

A good luck charm.

I can't feel a thing.

Look what I found.

Thanks, man.

We can't let this slide, Paco.

Of course not.

No worries, it's all settled.

They will pay me compensation.

Yeah? How much?

I'm not supposed to say,

but it's five grand.

What do they expect you to do

with five thousand pesos?

I don't know, man. I'm screwed up anyway.

But you're getting better

and that's all that matters.

He's going to get better.

Yes, you'll be fine. And you'd better

lighten up or you'll get "updog."

What's "updog"?

Nice one, you had me there.

I was going to tell you that joke next

before you fell.

That's a good one, man.

What's up with that guy?

Why is there a priest with him?

Is he getting exorcized?

That's Josito.

He's with the Municipal Police.

He's dying. He called a priest to confess.

Poor man.

Bummer.

Yeah,

that's why there's an officer outside.

I thought he was there because of you.

Nah.

Could you get me some juice, please?

I'm parched.

So, what happened to him?

Someone covered him in gasoline

and threw a match at him.

Thanks.

He can't even talk anymore.

He has to write everything down.

Hey, are you almost done?

Yeah, I have just three left,

and then I'm done.

Why? Are you going to give me a hand?

No.

You're getting as lazy as him.

- Maybe a little.

-"Maybe a little."

You're helping me out.

Look at this.

- Man, where did I put my pen?

- Don't know.

Okay, check this out.

Look.

Good, huh?

These are supposed to be

our future teachers?

Hey.

SON, I WAS RUNNING LATE! I HAD TO GO.

Doc says hello.

PALOMA FLORES MISSING

How nice of him.

Last time he came, he freaked out

the minute we found something.

One would think a doctor could stomach it.

It's no joke, Emiliano.

We could have found his son's body,

it's not the same.

Yeah, right?

Where was I?

Let's see.

Were the bodies in the tanker

identified already?

- Not all of them, right?

- No, not yet.

And the Municipal Police officers

keep telling us to leave.

They kick us out

because we don't have any permits.

They don't want you snooping around.

f*cking cops...

as rotten as the bodies they hide.

How poetic, brother!

Who are you, Shakespeare?

Josito.

Josito, three years ago,

my mom was abducted.

She was a teacher.

The driver was shot.

On kilometer 23.

Maintenance personnel,

you're needed at Triage.

They were protesting the mine.

Do you know anything about that?

I need to find my mom, dude.

"Kilometer five."

"Aldama."

What are you doing here? Who are you?

Give me that.

- No, I need this.

- Give it to me.

- Give it now! Help!

- No, please!

Hand it over.

No, ma'am. Please.

What's going on here?

What do you want, moron?

- Nothing.

- What do you want?

Poor things.

Some people are scum.

Boss, I found another wiener.

Bring it over.

Let's go once he turns around.

Okay.

Get down.

Hawk seven.

Hawk seven here.

Go check the north perimeter.

I think I spotted someone.

f*ck, we're screwed.

Come, kiss me.

Found them making out in the back.

Would you look at that.

- Afternoon.

- Hi.

Good afternoon.

Are you with the alux guys?

No.

"The alux guys"?

You know, the Alux Messengers group.

You're Carmen Aldama, aren't you?

- I am.

- Hi.

Hi.

How are you?

What's up, Emiliano?

How's it going, Rubn?

Do you know each other?

Yes, we could say

he's one of our regulars.

He doesn't like the mine.

We were just on our way back

from a stroll by the lake

when we saw the police cars, that's all.

It was a coincidence.

Well, not just a coincidence.

We were wondering

if you had any job openings.

I'd call that good timing.

Someone poisoned our dogs.

Buuel is the only one left.

What kind of jobs were you looking for?

She can babysit. I have some experience

in woodworking and gardening,

- general maintenance tasks.

- Right.

Let's get out of here fast!

Can we get out now?

Are you done covering the dogs?

Can we go inside now?

Yes.

Yes! You can come now!

Want some?

- No, miss, but thanks.

- Want help?

Thanks.

Don't be rude.

Dude...

Come on, it's hot.

Go ahead, but just the one.

I don't want you getting drunk on me.

We'll miss you.

Did they suffer?

No, it was like falling asleep for them.

How old are you?

Almost 18.

Debauching minors, Mnica Aldama.

Police is here.

Do something about it if you will.

Well, miss, the thing is...

that's more of a Mxico City thing.

Around here... it all stays in the family.

Will you take care of this

or don't you care either?

Like I said, Mr. Duplas,

we'll go talk to the Alux people.

We'll keep you posted.

Are you two married?

Not yet.

So, you don't have

any children to play with?

- No.

- Why don't you give us your phone numbers?

Yes, of course.

Could I take a picture with you?

- Sure.

- But not with my kid.

- Come here, honey.

- Why not?

- She always takes pictures with me.

- Just come.

Well, while we're at it...

- could I also get one?

- Of course.

So people will believe I met you.

Come closer.

Mnica, I really like your videos.

- Thanks.

- I've been following you for a long time.

- Could we get a picture?

- Sure.

I have nudes of her, I'll show you later.

as*h*le.

Try with one finger first.

Just one.

A little deeper.

- Like this?

- Yeah.

Your turn.

Tighter.

Faster.

What does it taste like?

Taste it.

No.

Come on. Don't be a wuss.

Try it.

It tastes like...

Lechuguilla?

Yeah, like agave nectar.

You wish.

I like you.

Do you like me or love me?

I love you.

I love you.

Look.

The latest hit of our new friend,

Carmen Aldama.

Loving you in my house

Loving you in the street

Loving you drinking in a bar

Loving every detail

Daydreaming and never sleeping

Laughing and not laughing

Wanting to move on and not to

Thinking of you

Super love, what a curious condition

Super love

- I'll join you.

- So very dangerous

Always looking for you

Wondering where you are

Super love, when I lose my mind

Super love...

The Alux Messengers

are a religious organization

with a big presence in Mexico and Brazil,

and a following of around five million.

What do they have to do with the mine?

The cop from the hospital

mentioned the Aldamas.

Yeah, the cop who confessed and died.

Be for real, Jazmn.

You're getting him all worked up.

Can't you see he gets in trouble

time and time again?

And he loves it.

What the f*ck am I supposed to do, then?

Keep a job, for starters.

What if there's some sort of proof there?

- Proof that they were involved.

- The Aldamas?

- Seriously?

- Seriously.

Carmen Aldama?

The actress and singer?

Come on, Brother, be serious.

Remember what happened

when you broke into the mine offices?

You nearly got lynched.

You broke your ankle.

I just sprained it.

You keep digging bodies up then.

I'm seeking justice, and my mother.

Our mother, Emiliano.

I'm looking for her, too.

I'm sorry.

...from the beginning,

everyone said they were...

Good afternoon.

Hello?

Buuel! Hey, Buuel!

Come here, boy!

Buuel!

Come here, boy! Come!

f*cking dog.

How's it going?

Let me know if you need anything.

Yes, sir.

Mom! I'm home!

- Mom! Look, a fish!

- Where?

Here.

Let me see your dance moves.

That's how you shake,

and that's how you go down.

I should've put on more sunscreen.

Is that why you have spots on your back?

Spots?

No, those aren't spots.

Those are freckles, okay?

Freckles. They appear after sun exposure.

And yes, I'm getting older.

Thanks for reminding me.

You're welcome, Mommy.

Excuse me.

Is it okay if I start with this window,

or should I move on to the next?

Sure, it's fine.

Okay.

I was watching a film,

but got distracted.

I think Italian men are just too handsome.

I saw you yesterday.

From my attic.

You and your girlfriend.

Butt naked.

Sorry.

I just thought you two looked cute.

Honestly, I thought it was lovely.

How much did you see?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean it like that.

Will you forgive me?

I guess we were just too out in the open.

Right.

It's no biggie.

I'm getting spots again.

Valeria says

I have spots on my back again.

Okay.

I'll ask Jorge to check it out.

Who's Jorge?

You know Jorge, my dermatologist.

It's been years since my last check-up.

You're going to Madrid

just to visit your dermatologist?

Can't you just go

to a local pharmacy or something?

Madrid is more fun.

Let me check this.

It looks better.

How are you feeling?

Okay, I guess.

You had it coming.

Which part, Carmen?

All of it.

Everything that's happening to you.

Right.

The dogs' death did break my heart.

I couldn't care less about the rest.

I took two Ritalin to see if I could find

some inspiration in all this tragedy.

How desperate you must be.

That TV show wants to revisit

your g*dd*mn work of art.

That's good, isn't it? For you, I mean.

No such thing as bad publicity.

Honestly, Rigo, you're such an a*s.

I don't know

how I've put up with so much.

You pity me.

Yeah, I guess. Or maybe I pity myself.

I think you should thank me.

- Thank you? Why?

- Yeah.

That piece of work

gave you back your career,

helped you articulate your complaints.

What is it with your f*cking ego?

It's so f*cking inflated.

- You're mental.

- I need to work, please.

This is my house.

Right.

I'm not leaving my f*cking house.

Get out.

- Go to hell.

- Please go.

- Make me.

- Okay.

f*cking selfish prick!

Where are you going?

Didn't you want the room all to yourself?

- You're f*cking insane, Carmen.

- So are you.

You sure know how to play the victim.

Enough.

- Enough.

- Wait.

- I want to f*ck.

- Oh, yeah?

Come here.

You're f*cking mental.

Good.

I'm here.

I love you.

I don't think I can do it again.

Help!

Give me mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

What?

No way.

Come on.

So? Did you find anything?

Well...

I found out they're insane.

Yeah, what's new?

Aren't you going to tell me

how you fell into the water?

Emiliano!

Would you two like

to have dessert with us?

We should go with them.

Okay, let's go.

Yes, sir. We'll be right there.

Great!

Cupcakes are ready! Who wants some?

Yes, honey, we're coming.

- Want some cupcakes?

- Come, everyone!

Let's see...

Do you want some?

- Wow, did you make those?

- Yes.

I don't believe you.

- Really? Are they chocolate?

- Yeah.

Okay.

- Wow, look at those cupcakes, honey!

- Make yourself at home, Emiliano.

- What flavor is this one?

- This one?

- Yeah.

- That's vanilla.

These damn window panes

shake badly with the blasts.

- Would you like to sit?

- Sure.

Bring them some cupcakes.

What about you two? Are you against it?

You mean the mine?

All good with the mine.

But they're foreigners, aren't they?

Bring these to them.

Well, one could argue that,

if we don't have the budget nor the means...

- Thanks.

- ...it makes sense to let in

those who do have the infrastructure

and the technology to exploit it.

Thanks.

What about the harm to the environment?

What about people's health?

You may have a point there.

But that's the world we live in, isn't it?

There's no such thing

as ethical or sustainable consumption.

Everything we consume

is steeped in blood, sh*t and devastation.

So, yeah... There are pros and cons

to everything in life.

Come on, Rigoberto, lighten up.

You're making your guests uncomfortable.

How are those cupcakes? Yummy, huh?

Yes, they're delicious. Thanks.

- Can I get you anything else? Water?

- No, I'm good. Thanks.

The thing is, being at the bottom,

it's pretty damn hard

to overthrow those in power

as you intend to do with the mine.

The foundations are at the bottom,

aren't they?

Yes, Ms. Contrarian, of course,

but sometimes it's more efficient

to just hit them on the head.

If you don't believe me,

ask the Alux Messengers.

The ones who put a price on your head.

What did you do to them

to make them hate you so much?

Well...

I created an art collection

out of the corpse and words of that pig,

pedophile founding leader of theirs.

You mean his actual corpse?

Damn.

I also want a price on my head, mom.

Not for now, honey.

Where do you want it, sweetie?

Right on here?

Well, to answer your question,

here's the catalogue of that collection.

Emiliano!

Over here!

- What's up?

- Come on in.

- I'm too dirty.

- Who cares?

Come lie down.

Come on.

Wow.

It looks higher up

than it seems from below.

It's my favorite spot around here.

In 30 minutes,

10,000 people have already seen it.

The ending is a bit off, I had to edit it.

Why do you make this kind of videos?

That's what makes us

some kind of perfect animals.

Like gods. The ability to end our lives.

Of course, it's not the same

as k*lling yourself due to depression

or something like that.

Besides,

it gets me tons of views and likes.

My dad k*lled himself.

I'm sorry.

Nah, I'm just kidding.

You're such a doofus!

You got me.

Well, tell your dad

I'll come back tomorrow.

He's not my dad.

But sure, I'll tell him.

Cool.

"If the Bible's word is true,

then I am Christ, I am the Chosen One."

What? "Let the children come in me."

This thing is pretty morbid

and disgusting, isn't it?

Several of them are in jail

for molesting children.

- His father-in-law.

- Former father-in-law.

He got k*lled while in jail.

Rigoberto bought his body off the morgue

to use it as part of his artwork.

You're kidding.

Is that legal?

Those lines get blurry

once money comes into play.

Don't you see? It's contemporary art.

I think it's sick.

God knows which of them is sicker.

Check this out.

LISTEN TO GOD'S WORD:

YOU MUST LOVE ME MUCH MORE

BODY DIAGRAM

"To Emiliano:"

"Truth lies in the tongue and your hands."

"Your friend Rigoberto Duplas."

What does that mean?

I find it very odd

for him to give you this and write that.

Did you go to the Public Registry?

I did, but I couldn't find any links

to the Aldamas nor Duplas,

nor to the mine, it's a dead-end.

Not on paper.

Emiliano...

Emiliano found

a well that looks suspicious.

What makes it suspicious?

Isn't that the cops' freaking M.O.?

You yourself found

a tank full of dead bodies.

So, what are you planning to do?

What's your genius plan?

- Want to see it?

- Yes, I would.

- Want to see it?

- Cool it.

I'll show you.

Hey, stop, don't...

Let go of my teddy.

- Let go of it!

- Give it back to her!

You don't even know how to use that.

Cut it out!

Oh, alux!

We praise you

And we want

- To see the light...

- Let's pray!

Even though they want to deny it...

- No!

- No!

...we know the truth!

Yes!

- We know it!

- Yes!

Because we're the Alux Messengers!

We're the Alux Messengers!

Alux Messengers!

CLEANSING CHAMBERS

OF THE ALUX MESSENGERS IN AMERICA

- Why are we being hunted?

- Enough!

- Enough!

- Enough!

What have we done to them?

Nothing!

- We want to live our lives without fear.

- Yes!

- We bring the light! We know!

- Because we're the Alux messengers.

We are the light!

We are the message...!

Brother. Have this.

It will help enlighten you.

- Thanks.

- We're in this together!

We're in this together,

brothers and sisters!

INVITATION TO THE ALUX WAY

UNLEASHING THE GODLINESS OF THE WORLD

Oh, sh*t.

Easy.

It's okay, you're okay.

Miguel! Elvira!

- How is she?

- She's fine.

I found her along the creek.

She was tied up.

Take her.

My baby.

Thank you, God! Thank you!

Emiliano found her.

What happened?

He found her.

He says she was tied up.

Thank you, God. Thank you!

She should be thanking Emiliano.

You're okay now.

- Bye.

- Bye.

Emiliano, now you're the only one

who looks after us.

You can't leave us alone.

Hey, kid.

I was wondering if you could tag along

with me to pay these f*ck a visit.

- Who?

- The Alux Messengers.

- Sure.

- Thanks.

Off we go.

I'd better take the back seat.

Make sure it shuts, it's tricky.

The first time, they hit me in the head

with a bottle. Look.

You can still see the scar.

Then they dropped some smoke bombs

on our apartment.

We moved here

looking for some peace and quiet,

but it turns out they're crazier here.

How long have you two known each other?

None of your business.

Easy, Commander, we're all good.

For a while.

My bad.

We've known each other long, Emiliano.

Believe it or not, he's my mentor.

Is he? How come?

He teaches a workshop

on new forms of masculinity.

He gives me sh**ting lessons.

You can tag along whenever,

it's great fun.

Want some laced gum?

No.

Make sure the door won't swing open.

Some gum, boss?

No, thanks.

Emiliano knows the word on the street.

Don't get nervous.

I was friends with your mom.

God rest her soul.

The revelation...

Working for the devil now?

- ...over our heads.

- No.

Some other times, not so much.

But when we're honest with ourselves...

with our bodies...

we know it.

Don't we?

Yes! We know it!

And even if they want to deny it,

we know it.

- Yes!

- We know it!

And the more we are,

the stronger our roots will be.

We'll be...

like a tree that grows and blooms

and no one, no wind nor storm

shall bring us down!

Thank you, brothers and sisters.

To a long life!

What's up, Emiliano?

- What is it, Rubn?

- Do you know Mr. Duplas?

Easy, don't get rattled. Say hi to him.

Listen.

There was another attack this morning.

They targeted his staff this time.

Look,

dead animals and broken windows are--

- We had nothing to do with that.

- Let me finish, Mr. Felipe, please.

Thanks.

Dead animals and broken windows

are one thing...

I mean, that's serious enough,

but you're messing with people now.

That's not to be taken lightly, Felipe.

Did anyone hurt Mr. Duplas?

I don't owe you any explanations.

The investigation is still ongoing.

And if anything else should happen

to Mr. Duplas or his family,

or to anyone working for them,

I'll come shut down this dump of yours.

And things are going to get ugly.

Let me remind you, in this country,

there's such a thing as religious liberty.

Look, Felipe,

I just want to make one thing clear:

Mr. Duplas

has every right

to live in his home at peace,

here and in any other part of the country.

So, are we clear?

Excuse me, officer,

we also have every right to live here,

just like in any other part of Mexico.

Any part of the world, if necessary.

That's what Mr. Duplas doesn't get.

So you come up here to threaten us

and treat us like criminals

when he's the only criminal here.

- Okay, enough.

- Look at him, not even flinching.

Okay, go inside.

My patience is running dangerously thin,

- so you better turn it down a notch.

- Easy, calm down.

f*cking brainwashed zombies!

Okay, that's enough.

Calm down, Ramiro, it's not worth it!

- You're a joke, you idiots!

- Let's go.

- f*cking as*h*le pedophiles!

- Get in the car.

Something's fishy.

Why would they hire you as a watchman?

I'm getting close to that well...

That f*cking commander Rubn and Duplas

have been close for a long time.

There's something there.

That's my point exactly,

they already have their cop friends.

You don't know a thing

about being a watchman.

Emiliano, could you open up for us?

On my way.

Don't do that! Give me that.

- Hand me the flashlight.

- Stop.

Good evening.

Good evening, Marta.

- How are you?

- Fine, thank you for asking.

Glad to hear that, miss. Come in.

Who could she be?

Buuel. Hush, Buuel.

What is it? What happened?

What the hell? Are you okay?

You're okay, honey.

Do you want to get shot?

What the f*ck, man?

I heard a noise, so I was checking out.

- Inside the well?

- Yes.

I'll be right back, honey.

I'll go see what's up.

What the f*ck is going on?

No worries, it was just Emiliano

checking something out. We're good.

Go back to bed.

Hi, guys!

You like to watch from up high

What is your sorrow? Time will heal it

What do we say?

Thanks.

What happened last night?

Were you looking out for us?

Were you stealing from us?

We don't have anything of value in there.

I thought someone had broken in,

but I was wrong.

Okay.

That woman who came in yesterday,

is she a relative?

No, just a long-time friend.

She works at the mine.

Why?

You sing very well.

I wanted to be a singer.

But then I changed my mind.

Why?

There was a situation

with someone in my mom's circle.

He tried to r*pe me.

He did r*pe me.

But my mom shot him.

In the ba*ls.

He didn't get to get it in.

How long ago was this?

Six years ago.

We had to move to Spain.

After years of therapy,

I was finally able to come back.

Your mom saved you.

Yes.

She did.

Then she met Rigo in Madrid.

And they came back together.

I stayed back there.

Is it true

that your mom went missing recently?

Who told you that?

Miguel and Elvira

mentioned it before leaving.

Yes, around three years ago.

That must be horrible.

I can't imagine what it must be like.

Emiliano!

Come here!

I got to go. Thanks.

Good luck.

Are you an ethical artist?

I don't see it that way.

No, I don't see it either.

I don't see you working

under any ethical system.

- Yes?

- It's me.

How's it going, Emiliano?

Close the door behind you.

Did you hear about last night's sh**t-out?

Down in town.

A six-year-old girl died in the crossfire.

6-YEAR-OLD k*lled BY STRAY BULLE- I hadn't heard.

- f*cking drug dealers.

Have a sit.

What did you think of the book I gave you?

It was good, yeah. Thanks.

I have a confession to make.

But it's a secret.

Okay.

The body I used for that piece

wasn't their leader's.

It's someone else's, a John Doe.

The higher-ups of the Alux Messengers

know that very well,

but it worked to their advantage

to antagonize me,

and it also gave me more exposure,

so I didn't deny it.

How about that?

Oh, well...

You got me there too.

Why are you here, Emiliano?

What do you mean?

I mean...

I know why you're here.

I just don't get why you suspect us.

I don't suspect anyone.

Come on, Emiliano, let's cut out the crap.

Let's come clean.

Well...

- because all signs point here.

- Like what?

Like what that cop in the hospital

told you?

He gave you coordinates, right?

I mean, I don't rule anything out,

it seems possible

that something happened near here,

or in this lot.

Even in this house,

I mean, it's empty a lot of the time.

What else did Commander Rubn tell you?

That you've gotten in trouble

looking for your mom.

Why hire me then

if you already know who I am?

Because you're a nice guy.

You are fighting for truth, for justice.

I admire that.

I relate to that.

I have nothing to hide.

Do you really picture me abducting people?

My sister works with a group of people

who search for secret mass graves.

Would you let her in?

Sure, I mean...

we would have to arrange for it to be

at a time when we are in the city.

But yes, sure.

We'll see how things go.

Do you really think we're hiding...

dead bodies underneath our house?

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven!

That makes me quite sad, to be honest.

...five, six, seven, and...

I was supposed to join her that day.

But I didn't.

I purposely arrived late.

...four, five, six, seven, hands up!

Two, three, four, five, six, seven, and...

Have you considered seeking counseling?

Seeing a therapist?

One! Two! Three! Four!

And one...

No.

...three, four, come on!

One, two three, four!

One, two, three, four! Faster!

One, two, three!

Five, six, seven!

Five, six, seven, hands down!

Two, three, four, five!

Seven and down!

We all go to therapy.

Four! Good job, let's get down!

Keep going!

Eight!

Very good, people.

Listen, Emiliano...

I wanted to talk to you about this.

Follow me, please.

I have an idea for a new project.

I want to do something with you.

It's a map

showing your journey to me.

To get to know your story,

to get in your shoes.

Step by step.

In your world.

We would start with the place

where your mom went missing,

then your house, the mine, the hospital...

and so on, to recreate your journey.

I'm thinking some of it could be virtual,

we could develop an app,

and we could also mount art interventions

in those locations.

That way,

we could join you in the journey to...

to the moment we met,

the moment our paths crossed.

X marks our spot.

I apologize

if I said anything... thoughtless.

You're all f*cking insane.

Don't get agitated, Emiliano,

I just wanted to talk.

We'll talk of whatever you want

once you let me check your well.

Seven. Good job, everybody!

Eight!

Nine!

Ten!

Eleven!

What happened?

What is it?

Why did he storm off?

Do you know who Emiliano is?

What do you mean?

Did you find anything in the well?

No, it was too dark to see.

I should've been able to.

I was told not to see you.

They said

you're never going to achieve anything.

Neither for our future

nor for our marriage, nothing.

So? Are you going to do as you're told?

His mother was...

She was one of the five.

"One of the five"?

I don't get it, Carmen.

- What?

- Am I dreaming or...?

Commander Rubn? Ring any bells?

We asked him for help and...

and he got rid of...

We got rid of those five people.

I don't understand,

did we get rid of people?

Did you get your memories wiped or what?

You don't remember?

Did you get a lobotomy or what the f*ck?

No, as*h*le.

I do remember.

I don't know what the f*ck to do.

I've been thinking about this non-stop,

it's k*lling me.

And ever since Emiliano came around,

I just...

I just can't.

You need to calm down.

You're just confused.

- Confused? How so?

- Yes, you're confused, I mean...

We asked Rubn for help,

but we didn't tell him to do that.

We just asked him to give us a hand,

just a favor.

We didn't do anything, Rigo.

We didn't ask him to get rid of them.

We had invested every penny there.

Rigo.

Look at me.

Look at me.

We didn't do anything, okay?

I'd love for that to be true.

I'd love for us to be innocent.

Nobody is innocent, you always say so.

It's Angela's wake.

The little girl who got k*lled.

I don't want to see her.

- I'm already too...

- Too what?

Never mind.

Forget it.

Are you okay?

Hi, Paco.

What's up, Emiliano?

How's it going, Paco?

- Your Majesty.

- Brought like a king, man, how about that?

Hey, Emiliano.

Emiliano.

- How did it happen?

- It was the La Erre g*ng.

The f*ck gunned the shop.

Only the girl got hit.

I warned them last night,

but they wouldn't listen.

We must do something.

It's time to fight back.

We can't let them think

we're f*cking pussies like them.

- Yeah.

- You know we can't let this sh*t slide.

Easy.

Oh, why?

Why?

Come on, man. Let's go.

We're waiting for you outside.

Come on.

That's enough, man. Let's go.

You know what it's like

to have someone taken from you.

That's why we want you to join us.

- Don't, Chiquis. Your brother's here.

- Come here. Get off!

- Get off! And you get off me.

- That's enough, man.

- f*cking idiot.

- What's with you?

Get the f*ck off.

- What's so funny?

- Get down, kid.

Come on, let's go.

Emiliano!

- Let's get going!

- Emiliano!

Emiliano! Where the f*ck are you going?

Jackasses.

Take this.

Come on, just take this.

- Let's go, man.

- Emiliano!

- Come on, mate.

- Jazmn, no.

Emiliano!

Come on!

Get off!

- Get off that car!

- I'll be right back.

Where are you going?

Your sister's looking for you.

Chill, he'll be fine.

Come on, you're being ridiculous!

We'll bring him back soon!

Come on, bro.

Turn around.

Mommy!

"Mommy, mommy!"

Did you put on sunscreen?

Yes...

- On your boobs?

- Yes!

Don't let your n*pples get sunburned.

You've got to be kidding me, Mom.

I'm just looking after you, honey.

You're my baby.

- Big boobs and all, you're still my baby.

- God, no.

Besides, remember I get spots.

Better?

Happy now?

Here, get dressed.

This isn't Madrid, this is Mexico.

Someone might take a picture.

It's for your own good.

Here.

How are you?

I have no reception, basically.

But okay, I'm okay.

You spend too much time on your phone.

You can spend some time

without reception just fine.

What do you think of Emiliano?

- Emiliano?

- Yeah, Emiliano.

I don't know...

He's okay, I guess, he's nice.

What have you talked about?

What? Why do you care?

Don't get so defensive,

I'm just making conversation.

It's not an interrogation,

we're just talking about crazy stuff.

"Crazy stuff"?

I'm curious about him.

I don't know, he's interesting.

Different.

Do you find him attractive, too?

I got you! Look at that smile!

Come on, Mom, get off my back.

Emiliano's off.

Emiliano, you sissy.

- Run home, boy.

- Let's get out of here.

Jazmn!

Hey. May I come in?

I told you we could talk later.

Can you come outside?

- Jazmn, get back in!

- I said we'd talk later.

Jazmn, get back in the house.

- Ma'am, just let me explain.

- No.

- No. Please, just leave.

- Please!

Jazmn!

Baja California Sur launches

the first call for a short story contest...

The bodies were returned for burial...

The third flight from San Antonio...

Jazmn.

Please.

Everyone knows you went to k*ll them.

I never got there. I got off.

I couldn't even do that.

- Marry me.

- Get up, Emiliano.

Get up, Emiliano.

Leave.

No, Jazmn.

Jazmn, please, you have to understand.

Leave!

We're done.

- I can't anymore.

- No, please.

That's enough, Emiliano. Go.

Just get out of here.

- I told you to leave.

- You moron.

Just go. I've already asked you to leave.

Come on, Emiliano,

you can't keep seeing her.

Mind your own business.

f*cking brat! What are you doing?

- Get out of my face!

- Emiliano, stop it!

- Get up. Are you alright?

- Yeah.

What the f*ck?

How are you feeling?

Better?

You were knocked unconscious.

I came to your rescue.

What the f*ck are we doing here?

Nothing, don't worry, I just want to...

help you get closure.

Closure? What do you mean?

On your mom.

I believe in the healing power of art.

And I believe in the truth.

We didn't want

any of this to happen, Emiliano.

We had an issue, a... serious issue.

So, we asked for help, but...

things got out of hand

and sh*t hit the fan monumentally.

I didn't weigh

the consequences of my words.

That's it.

So, here I am.

Here I am, standing right in front of you,

so you can do whatever you want to me.

I'm here.

Just tell me where they are.

I don't know that, Emiliano, I'm sorry.

I tried to learn as little as possible.

I tried to...

get everything swept under the rug,

but it's all out in the open now.

All I can do is reassure you

it was most certainly not your fault.

None of it was your fault.

I just want to turn myself in.

I'll do whatever you want.

I'll turn myself in to the cops or to you.

I'll just do as you wish.

Just take me back.

We'll go to the police.

Okay.

Honey, get back inside.

No. I'm not going anywhere.

Mnica, you'd better do as you're told

or I'll drag you back in myself.

What's wrong with you?

- It's for your own safety, get back in.

- Cut it out, Mom.

I told you to go!

Now!

What the hell is going on here?

Emiliano and I are going

to the district attorney's office.

Rigo, you can't do that.

You're having a meltdown, don't you see?

Emiliano, don't listen to him.

- Just look at him!

- Meltdown my a*s!

The cat's out of the bag, Carmen.

"The cat's out of the bag"? So what?

Should we get Rubn to throw us in jail?

You can get whoever the f*ck you want!

It's over!

This is it, to hell with the lies.

What lies are you talking about?

We just have to face it!

- Face what?

- Don't play f*cking dumb!

- Stop playing f*cking dumb!

- You're an as*h*le, you know?

Emiliano, just ignore him, please,

he's just putting on a show.

This idiot's putting on a show.

He loves being in the spotlight.

Mommy, are you going on a boat ride?

Can I bring my plushie?

Get back inside, you two!

Go to your rooms!

Emiliano, what are you doing?

Hold on, please, calm down.

Stop!

Calm down, what are you doing?

He's lying to you, he's tricking you.

Listen to me, he's insane,

he's obsessed with you.

He lacks inspiration, so he's using you.

Please, Emiliano!

Please, look at me!

Enough!

What's this? What's going on?

Emiliano.

- Get off the boat.

- Easy.

- Easy, honey. Give me the g*n.

- Come on.

- Let it go.

- f*cking hell!

That's it, Emiliano.

We won't press any charges.

Just go.

It's over.

Emiliano!

I'll turn myself in, I swear!

Cut it out, Rigo, don't be ridiculous.

Why turning yourself in?

Are you going to k*ll me?

Let me know so I'll record it.

You're a f*cking as*h*le!

What?

It's as if your one goal in life

were to ruin me!

- Shut up!

- m*therf*cker!

Shut up!

You f*cking selfish b*tch!

Selfish? Look who's talking!

You're telling me about being selfish?

Get a f*cking grip!

I'm not doing this for you,

for f*ck's sake!

I'm doing it for me!

For my mistakes, for all I've done. f*ck!

Because everything's about you,

doesn't it, Rigoberto?

Didn't you feel the tiniest bit bad

for ruining my career?

You f*cking as*h*le!

You're f*cking insane!

You're both f*cking insane!

Don't come near me.

What is it that you think they did to you?

They won't tell me.

They abducted my mom.

Rigoberto said you lot had it done.

No.

They wouldn't do such a thing.

My mom would never.

Maybe the people from the mine,

but not us.

No, huh?

Nobody's born that way, huh?

sh*t just happens.

I wasn't here three years ago, Emiliano.

What about them?

They bought shares in the mining company.

I don't know.

I should've been abducted that night too.

This is my punishment.

I'm sorry.

- I don't want to go back.

- Get away from me.

Leave. Get out of here.

- I could k*ll you.

- Okay.

Put your hands around my neck.

No.

Choke me until I faint.

Then you can let go.

What the f*ck?

I called you, but you didn't answer.

Don't come around anymore.

Wait!

Jazmn!

Son!

See you at lunch!

Take care! Love you!

Mom...

No...

It's not true.

CAUTION

Let's go on with your statement.

Tell us what happened.

I already told you.

Several times.

Thank you, brother!

You're a hero, you're light!

Did your husband

receive any kind of threat...

- In the last couple of weeks?

- Yes, so many.

- So many.

- Who could've wished him ill?

The Alux Messengers.

And Emiliano.

Emiliano?

I'm sure of it.

- Raise him up.

- Yes, sir.

I need you to come with me

to identify someone.

- Where did you find him?

- He was crouching in the meadow, sir.

Is that him?

Yes, that's him.

- Take him.

- Get on it.

What are they doing?

- Calm down, honey.

- It can't be him!

- He was with me all night!

- Mnica.

- He was with me all night!

- Mnica, stop.

- Honey, stop.

- He was with me!

Why don't you listen? He was with me!

I swear, we were...

Stay still.

Damn m*rder*r.

Come on...

Faster!

Run, brother! Make a run for it!

Let him go, you pieces of sh*t!

f*cking pigs! Sons of b*tches!

Stop right there! Freeze! Don't move!

Run, Alux brother!

- I'm sorry, I didn't see you!

- Get out of the damn truck!

- f*cking cowards!

- Don't you f*cking move!

Freeze!

Let's try to find him, man. Over here.

Get out or you're done!

Calm down!

He couldn't have gotten far,

he looked too tired already.

Those are his clothes.

- There's something up there.

- That's his stuff.

He left a trail of blood there.

He must be here.

Grab those.

He's not here.

That f*ck fled the scene.

Or maybe he drowned.

Let's go.

We're almost done packing up.

Thanks for looking out for us.

Our pleasure, Mrs. Carmen.

- So, we're done here?

- Yes, no worries.

Moni, please come down.

Pack up your things.

We'll leave in the morning.

Buuel.

Emiliano, you're alive!

Come here. Wait. Let's get inside.

What have they done to you?

I got shot in the butt.

The bleeding stopped, but it really hurts.

They said on TV you had drowned.

I was on TV?

Would you like some coffee, officers?

That's very kind, ma'am, thank you.

Tell them I didn't do it.

I didn't do anything.

My mom said

you'd just go to jail for a while.

Just until things cooled down.

And then she'd get a lawyer

to get you out.

Honey, what are you doing up here?

We need to go now.

This is not the time for your games.

I mean it.

We have to tell them

Emiliano is innocent.

The kid's just confused, okay?

He got the wrong idea

and k*lled the wrong person.

Say it...

or I'll jump.

Honey, please, just come down.

Just confess it already.

What?

- What do you want me to say?

- That Emiliano is innocent.

He didn't k*ll Rigoberto,

we were together.

Okay, you're right.

I k*lled him.

Happy now?

Now get down here.

Come on, honey.

Get down here, please.

Mnica.

Moni...

Mnica!

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