Ixcanul Page #2

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If you don't come back...

the boss will come and get you.

Tell your friend.

Tell him yourself.

That son of a b*tch robbed me.

He's crossing the border now.

Next.

What are you doing?

Pepe has left?

- When?

- Yesterday.

Without being paid?

The a**hole knew what he was doing.

He f***ed us over.

Why are you looking for him?

Can I walk you home?

Where were you going?

To the volcano, to make an offering.

I lost my way.

I thought you knew the plantation well.

That's weird.

No, don't move.

Let me see.

Why didn't you count your moons?

Are you dumb?

It was that bastard Pepe.

Since when?

When the coffee harvest began.

You waited until I noticed it

to tell me?

I wasn't sure.

Ignacio went to the city.

We can't marry you in time.

I'd better leave. I'll hide.

With a big belly,

you can't do what you want.

What do you think?

Don't be silly.

We have to get rid of it.

Drink this.

You don't want to?

Where is Pepe now?

Drink it.

Drink it all.

Juana.

Why is Maria vomiting like this?

She is nervous.

Tell her to vomit further off.

I can't sleep.

Did you do it

because you plan to go away?

We gave our word.

If Ignacio learns about this,

your father will lose his job.

We'll go from farm to farm.

Is that what you want?

Huh?

Jump hard with both feet together.

Otherwise it won't work.

I'm telling you, it won't work.

Go on, do it right!

It's the flame of life.

I can't do anything.

It is his destiny to live.

We must tell your father.

Tie it tightly.

Hide your belly.

Another magazine?

Ignacio gave it to me.

Don't burn it

before I finish looking at it.

Will you tell him?

Then I will.

Ignacio will kick us out

because of your daughter.

Besides, the product didn't work.

The field is still full of snakes.

There won't be any corn this year.

The boss won't need us.

Don't say anything yet.

You didn't watch her.

You see, women must stay at home.

I'll find a solution, as usual.

Did you find work in another plantation?

It's hard with two women and a baby.

Keep trying.

We must be careful.

The foremen have cell phones, they talk.

We need to find a house

before Ignacio comes back.

It will be difficult. There's no work.

What if I chase the snakes

off the field myself?

We'll be already sowing

when he gets back,

so he can't kick us out.

Even the spiritual guide

couldn't expel the snakes.

Thank you.

Your hat!

Don't worry.

When the baby arrives, he'll change.

I don't think so.

Because it's a girl?

Yes.

So you count your moons?

You see, it worked!

You're crazy.

With this wind,

you could burn the plantation down.

Tell the workers.

We have to sow corn

before Ignacio gets back.

- It didn't work.

- Don't tempt fate.

Look, there are still snakes.

Don't run.

- They'll bite you.

- Let's go.

Good morning. How are you?

Health Department.

I'm here for the population census.

She'll ask you some questions.

Will you come in for coffee?

What did she say?

She offers you coffee.

Please go on.

How many people live in this house?

How many are you?

Three.

How many?

They will soon be four.

The daughter is pregnant?

Is this your permanent address?

What address will you give?

This is our address.

- They are leaving.

- Where are they going?

I don't know.

There's no electricity, no drinking water -

You finished? Let's go.

I'll finish without them.

Thank you very much.

Massage your belly every day

to bring the baby's head

in the right position.

Do it yourself.

Like this.

I have heartburn.

It's because the baby has hair already.

I feel like the volcano.

You have the light of life inside you.

That makes you magical.

You must lay your hands

on the sick hens.

You can heal them. Your light expels

demons, dark spirits, bad energies.

When I was pregnant,

I smelt of milk.

The smell of my milk chased off

mosquitos, scorpions, flies,

even snakes.

She's moving.

- Where?

- Here.

It's wonderful.

She hears us talking.

Go on with the massage.

Where will we live?

I can chase them off.

What are you talking about?

The snakes.

We still have a chance.

If I chase them off, we can sow.

And like you said, we can stay here.

I'm serious.

Shut up.

Pregnant women can chase snakes off.

Can't they?

You told me when you were pregnant,

you chased snakes off.

You did it before. I can do it too.

Don't believe everything we say.

Can't you see the difference?

Why not try? Nothing to lose.

Shut up!

Let's ask the spiritual guide.

See what he says.

Sacred snakes, go away from here.

Let us work in this field.

Hear our prayers.

Sacred snakes, go away from here.

You don't have to.

Don't believe everything they say.

If she doubts, it won't work.

The vibration of your footsteps...

That's what will chase them off.

If you have faith, go.

Walk heavily.

Walk heavily.

A snake bit her!

I told you!

Take her away.

Hurry up!

- Take her away.

- We must pray!

Shut up! Go get the cart!

Take her to Ignacio's place.

Pray with me.

Forget your prayers.

Take out the venom.

Hurry up!

Go faster.

Hurry, she's gonna die!

Pull harder.

We'll soon be there.

Wake up!

It will be alright, stay with me.

Wake up.

Wake up. It will be alright.

Move! We must hurry!

Why did you do this?

I told you it wouldn't work.

I told you, my little girl.

Why did I let you do this?

I'm so sorry! Forgive me.

Why, my little girl? I'm so sorry!

Why did I let you do this?

Wake up, my little girl.

Be careful with her.

Hurry!

Look out for cars!

Run, run!

Make way, please!

Run!

This way!

The entrance!

Make way, please!

Please! Doctor!

A doctor, quick!

Help us. She's dying.

Help us, quick!

A doctor, please!

Come on, come on! A doctor!

Where is the doctor?

A doctor!

There's a doctor.

Hurry up.

How is my daughter?

Sorry, I don't speak your language.

Sit down.

What did she say?

We have to wait.

Tell them she's fine.

She's out of danger.

And tell them about the baby.

They saved Maria.

She's fine now.

Thank you very much.

God bless you. Thank you.

- Please have my shawl.

- No, no.

Thank you, Doctor.

What about the baby?

The baby is dead.

Oh, my God!

- Can she still have children?

- Yes, don't worry.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am.

There is a paper to sign.

Maria must sign this.

- What is it?

- I never saw this kind of paper.

Why must she sign it?

To get money for the funeral.

They'll give you a coffin.

You won't have to pay.

It's government aid

for poor peasants like you.

Accept it.

But she must sign.

What is the lady doing?

She'll sign it with Maria's fingerprint.

She'll do it.

Where must she sign?

Here.

Thank you.

You'll soon be out of here, my girl.

Don't worry, it will be alright.

You'll be fine.

It will be alright.

Ignacio let us keep our house.

Why didn't they let me see the baby?

It seems the venom deformed the baby.

Better for you not to see that.

It's my fault, I tried to abort.

We'll plant this tree on the grave.

It will grow, become tall and strong

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