Undertow

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Hi there.

Hey, little man.

You sleep well?

I've got the money.

What a kick!

- You're tickling me.

How's your back?

- Not great.

You carry too much

now Miguelito's getting heavy.

You shouldn't talk to the baby.

- But I was only saying.....

Yesterday they said on TV that a baby

can hear everything when their in the womb.

If it's a girl, she'll get confused.

Then we call her Miguelina.

What is that?

- Open it.

For ecografie.

An ultrasound, stupid.

- Exactly.

Tano, what is it?

Dona Flor is asking for you, Miguel.

It's Carlos.

Chino ...

We want you to give Carlos' body to the sea.

What about you? Isn't that your job as his brother?

He would love it if you did it.

And you have an edge with God.

I don't want my brothers soul to find no rest because of me.

No one has an edge with God.

You

have come to the coast

You searched

for neither wisdom nor wealth

You only wanted that

I follow you

Sir

This applies to anyone who will listen.

I, Miguel Salas,

stand for this church and parish ...

... to give my cousin Carlos Vela a proper burial.

May our Lord have mercy on his soul.

As we care for his body,

God will have mercy on his soul ...

... So that it will not wander restlessly.

Against the tide

A skinny, drunk man came up and

they asked him:
What do you do for a living?

The man looks at them and says:

I make lollipops that you need to suck all night suck until I come.

Quiet, Pato.

The fairytale prince is there.

Hector, from Santiago.

- For me?

Yes, in honor of Carlos.

What is this?

Is he your boyfriend now?

No, Sabino, thanks.

We were just leaving.

You won't take them?

- Then sit with us.

Are you crazy?

- Bunch of idiots.

It's okay.

We're still here right?

I'm sorry about what happened to your brother. Really.

Come on, damn it.

To my cousin.

May he rest in peace. Cheers.

- Cheers.

How are you?

Come on.

Carlos' life was no life, Mico.

It's better now he's at peace.

I'm worried about my aunt, Flor.

It is difficult for her.

Come.

You're so beautiful.

- You always say that.

But you can't get enough, huh?

Like this, huh?

- Rogue.

I'm tired of being nice to Hector.

And that stupid Pato.

Pato is a good man.

It's just that he's an idiot.

I just don't trust him.

- You think everyone is like you.

No, I rather think that everyone is

like you. That's the problem.

They're waiting for me.

- Mico.

What about going away?

I can't now.

My aunt needs me.

I know. I'm not stupid.

Can you later?

I don't know.

Mariela is almost due.

So I had better leave.

Then you can provide for your family

and you don't have to worry about me.

When will you come back?

I don't know.

But ... you will come back?

Pastor Juan!

The heart is strong.

Very strong.

The spine looks good.

And now the question for 1 million soles.

Let's see.

What? What is that?

What do you think?

Good news.

Come to the cemetery in 4 hours.

It's a boy.

No pictures, man!

Enough.

Why are you laughing?

I've never seen you so happy.

- You don't fool me.

Really, I'm glad to see it.

You're really going away?

It's for the best.

But you'll still come back?

You tell me.

Should I come back?

You haven't broken my record yet.

When you're ready.

Ripe.

Ripe.

Ripe, juicy but not ready yet.

It still needs a few days.

You must learn quickly.

Soon I won't be able to go.

Try to find two that are ripe and juicy.

What's this?

- 10 Soles.

Do I look like a tourist?

- Good morning, Don Pepe.

Hello.

Put it on when the baby's born.

It brings good luck.

They say so, yes.

I'll give it to him but

tell him you got it from me.

Why would you give me something?

I don't know you.

Well then.

Santiago La Rosa.

Mariela Ordnez de Salas.

I don't care what I look like.

I've got to go shopping.

You look beautiful.

What? What's so funny?

I've not been called 'beautiful' in a long time.

My father always said that but but here you never hear it.

I didn't think you came from here.

Why?

As a child I came here every summer

and I know almost everyone here.

I had never seen you before.

- I've lived here five years now.

Don Pepe, can I have a bag?

But do you know my husband, Miguel?

He was born here.

Yes, I know him.

What do you think? Take it.

- You don't need to give me anthing.

Listen, I know what.

You take the candle ...

...and in return I'll take a picture of you.

What do you think?

Do it now but...

Don't ...

Ana, pick it up.

Ana, with herr favorite brother.

Damn. I finally get through and then I get your voicemail.

Call me back soon, before I

lose signal. It's because ...

I met her in the market

and I spoke to her.

It wasn't my fault.

Honestly I felt shitty.

Call me back, then we can talk here.

I need cheering up.

I love you very much.

A kiss. Ciao.

Damn.

Thanks.

Thanks for the egg today.

It's Saturday. We can also do something

simple like Vermicelli Soup

You'd complain if you actually had to pay.

Vermicelli Soup isn't filling enough.

Be glad your people

and your church can help.

You see. She's always right.

- Don't be silly.

And this candle?

- Guess who I got that from.

Don Pepe?

That old miser doesn't even give me a smile.

From the painter. We need him to take a picture when Miguelito is born.

I didn't know you were friends.

- It's the first time I've spoken to him.

Where are you going?

I have to repair nets.

Chino, it's Saturday.

I've promised Hector that I'd replace him.

It seems like you're the only one who does any work.

- If I don't work, we don't eat.

You're won't work so hard when Miguelito is born, huh?

That's a good one.

What is it?

For me?

Who else?

Watch me.

Watch me.

- I'm curious.

Damn, you seem to be an expert.

I'm going to break your record.

- Will you agree to four.

Go f*** yourself.

Not even three.

F***ing rocks.

Which do youu like most?

- Are these all there are?

No.

You took one of me at the funeral.

It's under my bed.

Naughty boy. I said you shouldn't shoot me.

I don't need to take pictures of you.

I know your body from head to toe.

I'll show you.

It's really well done.

You looked so serious when you were burying Carlos.

You looked like a real leader.

You have to take it seriously,

otherwise his soul will find no rest.

You really believe that story, huh?

Wisearse. Don't spit into the sky,

because it'll come back to hit you in the face.

Terrible saying.

They're good,

but they were better last week.

Have you suddenly become a connoisseur?

Forgive me, Your Eminence.

There's something for you.

What is it?

- Open it.

I wanted to give it to you for the trip,

but now you're not going ...

What?

I said I didn't want any gifts.

You wanted a love.

She thinks I'm fixing nets. What should

I say? I found it in the sea?

Don't be so stupid.

-Hide it in your boat.

You're certainly feeling very generous.

The camera. The candle for Mariela.

You thought I wouldn't find it?

She wanted it very much.

- I don't want you to give her anything.

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