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The ends never justify the means.

I think we made a mistake.

We went too far.

Ana was born the day of the verdict.

I remember because we all celebrated

at the hospital.

Alfredo, Lucia and the baby moved

to an apartment in Chueca.

Daniel never forgave them

for leaving.

He didn't understand

why they had to leave.

We felt differently

about what had happened,

and about how it would

affect the future.

Not being allowed to act

anywhere in public for 4 years

ruined all our plans.

I told you, Daniel.

There's nothing we can do.

What are you talking about?

I'm sorry, but no.

I'm not going to explain it again.

-Alfredo.

-I'm coming.

Because I'm at work

and it's busy.

Excuse me.

Are you Alfredo Baeza?

Yes.

So, you work here?

Congratulations.

I've seen you guys and you're great.

-Thanks.

-Do you know when

the next performance is?

Actually, I have no idea.

I just wanted to say hi.

Great. Thanks.

Hi, Juan.

Well, you're the only one

against it.

Hi, Anita.

Go on, I'm listening.

I already said everything

I had to say.

What?

You won't let me get a word in.

Here we go.

Why not?

Because I don't feel like it.

You got that?

Think about what could happen.

Maybe you'll understand...

What?

I can't believe my ears!

No! Nobody's doing anything

until we get the damn permits!

End of discussion.

-Sh*t!

-Calm down.

What's wrong with daddy?

What's up, Juan?

Who was that?

We could hear you outside.

-Daniel. He wants to go it alone.

-So?

Let him.

What do you care? It's up to him

if he wants to ruin his life.

I just don't want him to ruin ours.

He's been calling all morning.

He's driving me up the f***ing wall.

Dani, get off my case!

You're driving me f***ing...

Excuse me.

I thought it was a friend.

Yes, speaking.

Who?

Oh, right. Sure, no problem.

I know where that is.

Tuesday at noon.

I'll be there.

Okay. Goodbye, Eduardo.

Ever heard of a producer

named Eduardo Echevarria?

How many shows would it be?

Right now I can't say.

But I need you to do as many shows

per day as possible. Why?

No reason.

I don't know.

-What? Is there a problem?

-No.

I'd have to talk to the others

and check the dates.

Look,

this might sound absurd, but

we've never worked professionally.

It's our first time.

I don't know if we're capable.

There isn't much of a difference,

I assure you. You'll be doing

-the same act.

-Well, we've never been paid.

I know, but try to understand.

I have to pay you something.

Otherwise I can't sign you guys.

Don't worry, it won't be much.

Don't expect to make millions.

Theater doesn't pay the rent.

It's not the amount.

It really isn't.

I know it sounds strange,

but it's a deal we made

from the start.

We wanted to be free,

to stay independent. That's why...

Look, just think it over.

You can let me know.

I'll call you

after I talk to the others.

-Hi.

-Hi.

-ls she asleep?

-Yeah, barely.

-Well? What did he say?

-Nothing.

He wants to hire us

to work at festivals.

He'd give us total freedom.

Any show we want.

Old stuff of ours, or new.

Starting when?

At the Alcala Festival.

I think it's in July.

What did you say?

That I'd talk to the others.

But I'm going to say no anyway.

What?

You have nothing to say?

I think you said it all.

I'm sorry.

What do you think?

-You really want to know?

-Yes, tell me.

I think it would be a lot of fun.

And legally, this is the only way.

Who the hell cares

if we're professionals or not?

You should talk to the others

before deciding.

They have a right to know.

We've never done it for money.

So why start now?

-Done what?

-Get paid to act, Lucia.

Well, I think you secretly want to.

What does that matter?

It does.

It would be great if for once,

instead of your head,

you used this.

I didn't say that.

You did.

But you said you'd do it.

Yes, I'd like to. So what?

It's the only way.

I disagree.

-Fine, tell me how.

-I told you.

No, that's too risky.

Come on, Dani.

Nobody here wants

to break probation

and risk a real jail term.

-It's better than selling out.

-I agree.

Fine, but the others don't.

I see where this is going.

I have eyes.

I can't believe it.

Just like that,

our whole method goes out the

window. It's a matter of principle.

Principle? We just want to act.

It's been eight months!

You might not think so, but I do.

That's all I can say.

Nobody's forcing you.

I know that.

Don't worry, we'll be there.

I don't care what you do.

-What is it?

-Can I say something?

Go ahead.

Why not do what Helena said?

I think it's for the best.

Besides,

this is leading us nowhere.

I'm in.

No.

It seemed reasonable enough to me.

I said no.

I let the others decide.

You guys decide.

Yes.

Yes.

" MESSlAH"

JULY 2000

Who wants the blood of Christ?

You? You want it?

You want the blood of Christ?

Dani!

What the f*** are you doing?

What we've always done,

that's what.

-You prick.

-Go f*** yourself.

-You'll ruin everything.

-Really? I hope I do!

No, Dani!

-You want blood?

-You f***ing idiot.

-You want blood?

-Watch the eyes, a**hole!

Don't push.

If it gets in your eyes,

tough sh*t!

Dani!

Goddamnit, Dani!

Stop!

Dani!

Oh, Lord.

Why have you forsaken us?

It's the only way out.

There still may be time.

Yeah.

When would we need

the text ready by?

It's in October.

If we're ready by September,

I'll have time to send the paperwork

to the Ministry of Culture.

-Do we really have a chance?

-I think so.

But I have another project going,

so that's the best I can offer you.

You can't convince them?

No, I've been trying all morning.

It's a lost cause.

I've got to go. Start preparing

and think about what I said.

If you want to keep acting,

that is.

I can't work with someone like that,

it's too complicated.

This is my livelihood.

I can't gamble on a lunatic.

I'm leaving on my own accord.

You got that, a**hole?

Would you drop it?

Just sit down.

Hey, it's no big deal.

All that commitment and talk

about free theater,

and now what?

You're prostituting yourself.

You sold out for peanuts.

You ruined everything.

Even worse, you did it on purpose.

And I'd do it again.

Why? Because I always

practice what I preach.

If you're going to screw things up,

just leave. You said so yourself.

My, how you've changed.

That's right. So what?

Some people evolve,

while others stay the same forever.

Like you.

You're damn right!

-Just shut up, Dani.

-I'll never change.

Even if it kills me.

It's my only salvation.

Let go of me!

Let's go.

What's wrong?

Our shows got cancelled.

Sh*t.

Hi.

Would you guys mind

taking a photo with us later?

We always take pictures

with people

from the festival.

If you don't mind.

The last time

we were all together,

in Alcala, was very sad.

It's hard to accept

when something

you created falls apart.

Not only something you created,

but something you've lived for.

Signing with Eduardo Echevarria

was like signing

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