Karen Cries on the Bus

For my daughter Itzayana

(the one with the expressive eyes),

the seed of my love

for my wife and cinema.

Who is it?

Good evening, I need a room.

Not at this hour. If you want

a room, come tomorrow.

I'm begging you. How much?

It's 180,000 pesos. But I can't

show you the room at this time.

Look, I can pay

three months' in advance.

It's 180,000.

For three...

it'll be 540,000 pesos.

Utilities are included,

but the kitchen and bathroom are shared.

And I lock the door at 10:30 p.m.

Okay, but please let me in quick.

- Don't you have more stuff?

- No.

Come in.

- Good morning.

- Good morning.

Can I use the bathroom?

See if it's free.

Thanks.

Hey!

There's a cockroach in the bathroom.

Kill it.

Good morning.

SALESWOMAN WANTED, 18 TO 25

Good morning.

- Hi. Can I help you?

- Are you taking resumes?

No, we don't need staff at the moment.

- It's not because of my age, right?

- No. Of course not.

But if you'd like

to leave me your resume,

maybe if something comes up...

Oh yes, thanks. I really appreciate it.

- Here you go.

- Thank you very much.

- Goodbye.

- Goodbye.

Hey!

Oh my God. What happened?

Let me get this.

Let me see. What happened?

You're drunk.

Come on.

Come on, hold onto me.

Get hold of me.

Fine, stay there.

- No no no.

- What?

Leave it on. Leave it on.

Morning. There's no hot water.

Mm, how about that?

And so...?

So take a cold shower.

- Hi Mom.

- I'm coming down.

What happened?

He hit you? Cheated on you?

No, Mom.

You know,

when your dad and I were young,

we had a really big argument.

It was a rainy night,

but I decided to pack my stuff

and leave him.

But when I went to get

on the bus back to Tunja,

he stopped me

and convinced me not to leave him.

The next day we found out

that the bus I was

going to take had crashed

and many people were killed and injured.

That day we realized

we had to stay together for life...

until death do us part.

But sleeping in different rooms, no?

But under the same roof.

Look, Mom, all I ask

is that you let me stay here

until I find a job.

My love, this is your home,

but you belong with Mario.

Please call him.

I'm going to take a shower.

- Hi Mom.

- Mario is downstairs waiting for you.

What are you talking about? Why?

Talk to him, okay?

Okay. Tell him I'm coming.

Well, I'll leave you alone,

so you can talk.

- How are you?

- Fine. And you?

Fine.

Here.

Thanks. They're beautiful.

Karen, I have to tell you...

I'm a fool.

Sometimes I say things

that I don't mean.

I've come to apologize.

I know we are in a crisis.

I know that if we both try harder,

we can make things better than before.

Look, let's go out to dinner...

so we can relax and talk.

What do you think?

Hey, I've been waiting for awhile now.

It's not a problem. I can wait for you.

I'm waiting for you. Bye.

- Mario, how are you?

- Sandra, what are you doing here?

- I'm meeting a friend, but he's late.

- This is my wife.

- Hi. I'm Sandra.

- Nice to meet you. I'm Karen.

Well, why don't you join us

while you wait for your friend?

- All right.

- Okay, come on.

House red wine.

- Three glasses?

- Yes, please.

A glass of white for me, please.

Sure.

Excuse me. Hello. What's up?

Okay.

No no no, not a problem. Okay. Bye.

Thanks.

It seems that my friend has

a problem and can't make it.

Well, looks like you'll have to join us.

No, I don't want to impose.

It's not a problem, is it, darling?

Well, let's order.

Well, I know you gave the quote.

Full or basic coverage?

Full coverage, of course. You know.

I included injury,

coverage against losses,

even coverage for heavy machinery.

- And they approved?

- What do you think, Mario?

Wonderful! Well, then let's toast

to that lucrative commission.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

And what exactly is this business?

Well, company stuff--

High-risk insurance,

heavy machinery, you know.

And by the way, Karen, what do you do?

At the moment I'm a housewife.

I love reading. I'm reading Ibsen's

"A Doll's House" at the moment.

- Do you know it?

- Yes, of course-- the play.

It's the same author who wrote

"The Glass Menagerie" right?

- No, that was Tennessee Williams.

- Ah, of course. Tennessee Williams.

You know "A Doll's House,"

darling, right?

I don't know anything about novels.

You know, honey...

We're talking about plays, Mario.

See? I have no idea!

Don't forget the appointment on Monday

with the clients to see

whether they accept the offer.

Oh yes, I got the message.

At 9:
00, right?

Yes, at 9.00.

Karen. Karen.

Mario, I want a divorce.

I need to be alone.

I need to be my own person.

Alone...

So tell me one thing, Karen.

How will you manage on your own?

You cannot do anything.

Can you get me my jacket, please?

You know what?

I have done everything I could.

If you want to go, just go.

This is the last chance I will give you.

I don't want to see you coming back

asking for forgiveness.

What would you say if I offered you

an English course completely free

for the first three months?

Would you take it?

- Well, yeah. Yes.

- That's precisely what you have to do--

offer people free English courses.

Simple as that.

But I don't understand.

I offer courses for free?

Obviously, people have to buy

the materials, like in any other school.

It's simple.

So when will I start?

First, I have to test you.

I will give you three forms.

If you get at least three clients,

you'll be hired immediately.

And you pay me for the test, right?

Not exactly-- not with money,

but you'll be employed by us.

Let me give you some advice.

I don't do it for anybody.

I'm doing it for you because I like you.

Why don't you start with your family?

Your uncles, your cousins--

they can help you.

And then you would be officially

hired straight away.

Okay. I'm going to try.

Thank you very much.

Good morning, sir. How are you?

I'm here on behalf of American Dream.

I'm offering really good

English courses...

- No. I'm not interested right now.

- The first three months are free.

Thanks, but not now. Thanks.

- I can give you a form.

- Not now. I'm busy.

Okay. Thanks.

But this is a special offer--

the first three months for free.

Okay. Thanks.

Well, maybe, if you explain it to me.

My English is really bad.

I completely understand. This is

why we are offering these courses.

If you let me in, I can

explain everything to you.

Just tell me when you want to start.

But you're sure that

we don't have to pay anything up front?

Completely sure.

Shall we fill in the form?

- Okay.

- Perfect.

- What is the boy's name?

- Alejandro.

Would you like a form?

NO SOLICITING:

Can I give you a form?

Are you interested?

No.

Okay, thanks.

Hi. I broke the key.

That's just what I needed.

I don't know if I have

something to open it.

What have you done to it?

I'm going to ring the bell.

I'm sorry.

Magda doesn't open

the door at this hour.

Give me my handbag.

Hey!

Where are you going?

Let's go.

Okay, I've found someone

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