The Dancer Upstairs Page #4

I've proceeded with this case

as I have done in my whole career.

It is a matter for the police

and for the judiciary.

I refuse to detain people before we

have evidence they are implicated.

And last night?

Are you asking what goes on

in the president's bathroom?

No, captain. I'm asking you

about Quesada's murder.

It was a theater group. Two

men and four women.

Allegedly from the

Catholic University.

I interviewed the only drama group,

and they had nothing to do with it.

The president and five ministers

were sent complimentary tickets.

Black Out. Lucky it wasn't Evita,

or we might not have a government.

What else can you tell us

about Rivas?

This man hasn't been seen

in 10 years.

In that time, what do you suppose

has been going through his mind?

Well, I think he thinks that the

capital is the head of the monster.

I think he thinks

that if the tree gives rotten fruit...

- ...then you cut down the tree.

- ls that what you think?

I think just because the president is

a rapist, it doesn't make democracy bad.

Success might have come sooner had we

reacted earlier with a clear policy...

...and if the state had an image

of being just, generous and firm.

- Unfortunately, the state isn't that.

- This professor, I'd like to interview him.

He's disappeared.

Why did I know you'd say that?

Maybe he's in Miami. Key

witnesses often turn up there.

You have two more weeks

to catch Ezequiel.

If in that time another member of

government is threatened...

...or there's an incident like this...

...I will bring in the army with such

rapidity, such clarity of intent...

...that you won't be worrying

about legal niceties.

Then I'd like a list of staff with

access to the president's chambers.

Happily, there are only two of them.

The first is named F***,

the second is named Off.

How would the president feel about

seeing soldiers on the street again?

Let the president's advisers worry

about the president's feelings, Rejas.

Then I suggest their security

should be especially vigilant, sir.

I've given instructions. No restaurants,

no beach, not even church.

No church?

How old are you?

- Well done. Zileri, isn't it?

- That's right, sir.

Come with me.

Any sign of the army?

I kept the location off the air.

Apparently there were three of them.

They took off on foot,

and they were dragging someone.

- Watch the car.

- Yes, sir.

Help is coming.

Help is coming.

You'll see a church

with a tin steeple.

- We're there in two minutes.

- Fine.

Blank, blank, blank.

All f***ing blank, sh*t.

Wait, here. Here's something.

Here's something. Looks like

Chinese and some weird word.

- Might be Greek.

- What about these?

91092, Hola. 17891, Elle.

24390, Dona cover. "

What...a code maybe?

- No.

- Captain Rejas?

Captain Montesinos, military police.

I'm taking over this investigation.

Under article 6223 of our civilian code

you're trespassing on a crime scene.

Not anymore. As of 7:50 p.m.,

the president declared martial law.

This is no longer your crime scene.

I have to ask you to leave.

Yes, sir, I'll verify that.

- I hope I can pull this cart by myself.

- Then you say?

- I got to get back in business again.

- Okay, then you go.

Hey, you guys. I need to lock up.

Arguedas Theatre Group

Rehearsal in progress

And as Silk Leigh says to Katharine:

Old soul, don't worry,

you will survive.

The strong tend to leave. "

Isn't that clever?

I don't know whether to say, "What's

happened to you? " or "Can I watch? "

I had a girl die in my arms

with her face...

- ...blown off.

- Oh, my God.

They have declared martial law.

That should give you

some indication of what to wear.

Yeah, sort of.

How was your evening?

Sylvina's report was great...

...but, Jesus, that book is sh*t.

Just the kind of crap

Marco actually read.

Right.

Laura.

Admiral Prado assassinated

17 drama students kidnapped

What's going on?

The investigation is in

the hands of the security forces.

They are taking all our files to copy,

and they have canceled our overtime.

Was that you?

Are you nuts? Look at my face.

How do you think I keep it this way?

It was her.

Don't touch those. They're personal.

Excuse me.

I asked you not to take them away.

Our orders are to take everything.

Hey.

Hey!

Stop! Stop!

- Let him go.

- Please, stop!

- I said, step away!

- It's okay. I'm fine.

- F*** off.

- I think the world has gone deaf.

How dare you kill the theatrical group?!

I told you we had established

their innocence.

It's okay, we don't need

copies of these.

- Get off me.

- By the way...

...you shouldn't be so upset about this.

You're perfectly free

to continue your investigation.

It's just that from now on

you won't be so alone.

You know the great thing

about me, Llosa?

Do you?

Do you know what I like

so much about me?

The truth?

Okay, I'll tell you.

What I like so much about myself...

...is that I could like myself

a lot more. Honestly.

I have that capacity--

Here she comes.

I love to see your eyes.

You're such a lovely girl.

Oh, mamita, mamita.

Llosa...

...ask her whether

she wouldn't feel more comfortable...

...unencumbered by all that clothing.

You just...

Llosa...

...that's an order.

I meant that as an order.

Bye.

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

No gym today.

- Like a turn?

- No, thanks. I've seen her butt.

It's nice.

Jesus.

Police! On the ground!

Don't move!

On the ground!

Right.

- Llosa, see you later.

- I hope so.

State of Siege

To Santiago on his first Communion

Why does he keep watching that?

He was his altar boy.

Did I baptize you?

Did I baptize you?

Is it out of cash?

Papers?

Excuse me.

- Okay?

- Okay.

- Do you know him?

- Yes, he's my cousin. Bye.

What are you doing in my war zone?

I'm looking for a cash machine that

works when you don't have money.

Listen, I'm glad I ran into you.

I probably wouldn't have had the courage to come and see you.

- Going home? - Yeah.

I'll give you a lift.

When I was Laura's age, I played the flute in the Candle Dance.

- Oh, yeah?

- Yes.

I've never met anyone who has been in Ausangate.

That's funny.

- Do you want to hear her music?

- I'd love to.

This is what Laura has. She has her own way of moving...

...which you can't teach.

Just like the girls in the Sierra.

Can I help put this away?

Oh, no. I'm going to do it myself. Thanks.

Sit down.

- Would you like some tea? - Sure.

You shouldn't take her out now. She's so good.

You'll be shocked when you see her. Really.

What is it? Are you all right? Yolanda, what happened?

- Why are you screaming?

- I can't breathe!

Your nose is bleeding.

Where are your shoes?

- Calm down.

- I'm sorry. I can't breathe.

- Oh, please, take me outside.

- Put your head back.

I can't stay in the dark.

- Don't worry.

- I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Here.

- Oh, my God.

- We will go and find some light.

Miraflores has electricity. Should we look for a pharmacy?

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