Under the Same Moon Page #4

Acts like a cop #

# And flies without a license #

Cut close to the vine, okay?

Okay.

Hi, um- Hi, ma'am.

I'm looking for a job.

Do you think you can help me?

Not right now.

I've got references.

- Sorry.

- Okay. Thank you.

Hey, be careful.

Don't rub your face, buddy.

Be very careful!

# Why do they let him work #

# He has no Social Security

and no green card #

# How can he fly without a license #

# And still be called Superman #

# We should kick Superman

out of this nation #

# And send him back to Krypton

if we dare #

# Where is the I.N.S.

when you need them #

# 'Cause let's face it

His back is as wet as mine ##

We need your identification.

- Show me your green card.

- Identification, please.

Immigration! Watch out!

The I.N.S! Let's go!

Buddy!

Round 'em up, guys. Let's round them up.

This way!

Let's go! Run!

Stand still. Do not move.

- Look. Over there!

- Hey, come back here!

Hey, Chop Suey. That way.

That way. That way.

Stop! Stop him!

Show your hands.

I repeat. Show your hands.

Do not make me run.

Hurry up. There are two in the corner.

I got these over here.

Come on. Come on!

I need some help over here.

God, Buddy, where are you?

Damn it!

Stay down. Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Hey!

Anybody still here?

Guys!

Damn it!

What are we gonna do?

We? What are you gonna do?

I travel alone.

Wait!

Can I get a ride?

- Hi, there.

- How are you?

Where's the kid?

- Wasn't he with you?

- No. I don't know him.

You almost left me.

- Hello. Hello. Carlos Reyes.

- Hernan.

- Carlitos. Jorge.

- Carlos.

- Oscar. How are you?

- How's it going, Carlos?

Enrique.

How did you get so dirty, son?

The I.N.S. almost got us.

- Oh, really?

- But that was nothing.

Crossing the border,

that was hard.

But who cares? It was worth it.

I'd do anything for my mom.

I'm gonna go see her.

- And I was just trying to help him out.

- Are you musicians?

- Yes.

- We're playing at a dance in Tucson.

- On Main Street?

- What kind of music do you play?

Songs that tell people's stories.

- Their lives and their dreams.

- Like yours.

How 'bout a song

to cheer him up, Jorge?

- Yes.

- You want stories?

When I was a kid-

# I'm not afraid of danger #

#A life without risk

isn't worth living #

#And when it comes to loved ones #

#You have to find a way #

# I won't give up #

# Until I have you close to me #

- That's you, Carlos.

- # For love I could stop #

#A bullet with my chest #

# For love I will cross #

#Against all odds #

# So for love I will cross #

# The border without fear#

Wake up, Carlos. Wake up!

This is where you get off.

We're turning onto that dirt road.

Thanks for the ride... and the song.

- Bye!

- Hope you find her, Carlitos.

Bye!

- Where are we going?

- That's enough!

Go on. Get outta here!

You're like a puppy! Get!

The backpack- Get the backpack.

Hey!

Wait up, Son!

You're not traveling alone.

Where do you think you're going?

I've gotta get to L.A.

before Sunday morning.

- I'm gonna hitch a ride.

- Hitch a ride?

Are you nuts?

You can't hitchhike all the way there.

It's too far. Look-

If I were you, I'd go to the police.

- They'll send you back to Mexico-

- I'm not going back!

Get back here!

Your name-Juanito, was it?

- Carlitos!

- Whatever. Carlitos.

I can't be responsible

for a little kid, okay?

I have enough problems without

some kid tagging along!

I am not a little kid.

I am nine years old!

Yeah, you're really old!

Let's find out where

the police station is.

- I'll drop you off around there.

- Around there?

What the hell do you want me to do?

Get myself caught

so they can send me back?

It was hard enough getting across!

I almost got killed!

If you wanna go, then go!

I'm not going back! That's for sure!

Then come up with a better plan

than hitchhiking to L.A.

We could look for work.

I just need enough for a bus fare.

Oh, right. Just like that, huh?

Hi, I'm nine, and I can't do anything.

Can you give me a job?

Who do you think

will hire a little kid?

Oh, sorry, a nine-year-old man!

- Eh?

- Wanna bet?

Done.

Who could turn down

such a good deal? Two for one.

A good deal for you.

I'm not giving you half my salary.

- I'll find work on my own.

- Go look someplace else then.

I gave the kid the only job I have.

I told him I can only hire one,

but he said he's with you.

Had to take you both or nothing.

The problem is, around here

you ain't gonna find nothing.

Come on. Let's do it!

They're even gonna give us

a place to sleep. Come on!

... and coming up,

gentlemen, you'll feel vertigo!

But right now, let's talk about-

I looked for work all day,

and nothing.

I think I'm going back

to Mexico, Licha.

- You can't!

- Why not?

Because you've worked too hard

to get this far! That's why!

And what's so great

about our lives, huh?

Always hiding from the I.N.S.,

living in a garage...

and worst of all,

always wanting to be somewhere else.

My son needs me and I need him.

You know I'm here

because I love him.

But that's what I'm sacrificing

if I stay.

I finally got it.

Then use that big head God gave you!

Get your son over here.

For once in your life, Rosario,

let someone help you!

Hey!

- Hello!

- Hi.

I forgot my bleach.

You girls have any?

I do.

Really?

He even washes his own clothes.

They don't make them

like that anymore. Trust me.

Okay.

- This is all I have.

- Thanks.

Hey, Paco.

- Got a minute?

- Always.

# Let's see who's using who #

#Are you using me

Or am I using you #

#You're spreading rumors about me #

# You're spreading rumors about me #

# Everywhere I go #

# People call me a user #

Let's dance, cutie.

#But baby, you are the user#

- No way.

#You left me

You didn't really love me #

#You left me

You didn't really love me #

#And I suffered night and day #

# I left you

'cause I didn't love you #

# You wouldn't give me money

even for the groceries #

#You wouldn't take me out

even to get gas #

- # I'm not the user #

- # I'm not the user #

- # I'm not the user #

- # No, I'm not #

- # Yes, you are #

- # So who's the real user#

# I'm not the user

No, I'm not #

- #You or I #

- Guys, guys.

#You or I #

Hey! Keep it down.

We can hear you outside.

- How.

- You see? No, wait-

We work again tomorrow.

Then I'll put you

on the last bus, okay?

Enough of this Good Samaritan bullshit.

It ain't Christmas!

You'll get to L.A. Saturday morning

like you wanted.

- What about you?

- Not me.

I'm going the other way.

To New York.

I've got friends there

that can get me work.

My mom said that...

when I missed her...

I should look at the moon...

'cause she'd be looking

at it too...

so I could feel close to her...

and not be so sad.

Wanna know something?

Go to sleep, Carlitos.

My dad lives here.

Your dad?

Why haven't you called him?

Because I don't know him.

I've never even met him.

Hmm.

What's his name?

Oscar. Oscar Aguilar Pons.

Hey.

- You wanna meet him?

- What for?

He hasn't bothered for nine years.

Rate this script:0.0 / 0 votes