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Do I really look more

Russian than Chinese?

Yes, the Russians are like us.

Look, whatever you hear,

keep your mouth shut.

And don't let them see

that you understand us.

I'll show you how everything works.

In the bedroom, I cut, dry and color,

and here I wash their hair.

If the client is tall, lift this up.

If she's small, put it down.

This towel is to keep you from slipping.

And I keep this here

because up above it's very uncomfortable

and if it's down there

I have to bend down so often

I wreck my back.

I get a lot of backaches too.

And the shampoo is measured out.

Sit down.

- Are you all right?

- Yes.

Just one towel

or the client will feel suffocated.

I'm the same.

And then, with that same towel,

you dry her hair a bit

so it doesn't drip down her back.

It's all so well organized.

You're very smart, love.

Hello.

She doesn't speak Spanish, she's Russian.

They're in a terrible state.

I took her in out of charity.

When I saw her begging in the street,

she reminded me of my mother.

Don't trust all the old women you see,

especially Russians.

There are lots of mafias.

People take advantage of you.

Are you getting streaks?

Sit down here.

Wash hair, yes.

- She was a hairdresser in Russia.

- How do you communicate?

With signs. She understands

everything. She's sharp.

She'll speak Spanish in no time.

Yes, look at all the top models

who are Russian.

Heavens!

- So, Russian?

- Russia.

The water,

not hot,

not cold.

Very good.

Hello.

Hey, there.

We have a day off tomorrow.

Then we'll have one too.

We need a break.

And we finish up next week.

We wanted to have the wrap party here.

Great.

Do you want a sit-down meal

or a buffet?

A buffet would be great.

And we'd like to have

the terrace just for us.

That's no problem.

Don't look at me like that,

you make me nervous.

Same here.

Go and have a drink, I'm working.

All right.

She's been strange

since she came back from the village.

If she asks you about Paco,

you know nothing.

And it's true.

The less you know the better.

And above all

don't keep thinking about it.

Hello.

- Are you with someone?

- No.

- I'm going to the bathroom.

- What for?

I'm dying to piss.

It's broken.

I'm waiting for the plumber.

I'll throw some water down,

for Christ's sake! I have to piss.

Hello!

What's wrong with you?

- I'm at a difficult age.

- You're not the only one.

- I'm going to trim your hair.

- No, I know you.

- Just the ends.

- Less than a centimeter.

Tell me,

has your dad not come back?

No. He said goodbye for good.

That's incredible.

I just don't understand.

It smells of farts!

What's your mother up to?

What?

She's such a pain!

Ever since she was a child.

And in those days

we didn't have a bathroom.

We did it in the yard.

We'd be waiting for her all day.

All day long she'd be in the yard,

with the hens.

This dressing gown...

It's Mom's.

I know that.

And the smell?

What smell?

In the bathroom and here.

It's as if Mom had just been here,

farting her ass off!

Don't you smell it?

The way she used to fart!

And she could never hide it

because she was the first to laugh!

It's as if I can hear her now.

Don't be silly!

Why did you bring these clothes?

No wonder you have nightmares.

You give away dead people's clothes.

Aunt Paula's suitcase!

The antique dolls!

Her jewel case!

What were you going to do with this?

Nothing.

You were going to keep it.

Really, Sole.

Don't get the wrong idea.

I didn't bring the case.

Then why is it here?

When I got to Aunt Paula's house...

What?

I'd never have believed this.

Stealing the few things she had

before she was even in the grave.

What a nerve!

Don't go off like that!

We have to buy another fridge.

Why not fix the one in the storeroom?

It doesn't work.

The motor's making a noise.

I said no one is to go in there,

including you.

The door was open,

I went in for a hammer.

Has anyone else been in?

I don't think so.

You said you'd got rid of him.

I wasn't able to.

You think I like having him in there?

Get dressed, everyone

will be arriving soon.

Why are you still like that?

- I'm not in a party mood.

- Neither am I, but it's work.

Don't be such a lazybones.

Come on, pet, I'll help you.

What's wrong?

I can't forget about it

when he's so near, in the storeroom.

That's the best way to go crazy,

and to drive me crazy too.

You don't know what it's like

to have killed your father.

Paco wasn't your father.

Don't lie to me anymore.

I know you're doing it for me,

but, please, don't lie.

I'm not lying.

He recognized you as his daughter

but he knew he wasn't

your biological father.

So was he telling me the truth?

Yes.

But that doesn't justify what he did.

I promise I'll tell you everything

another time.

What's the point of sitting here?

Who was my father?

A guy in the village.

Do I know him?

He's dead.

I'll tell you everything.

I swear.

I'll hold you to your word.

- Two mojitos!

- Coming up!

What about you, love? Another two?

With lemon. It's perfect.

We need more glasses.

I can hardly keep up.

Isn't Paula looking pretty?

Here.

Thanks.

How delicious!

I can't take any more.

They're really good.

With your cleavage and my mojitos,

we'd make a fortune.

We should start working nights

and try to liven up

this lousy neighborhood.

We'll talk about that. First,

we have to keep this lot happy.

Have a mojito!

Keep down, they mustn't see you!

I'd like to see Raimunda and Paula.

The other day, I only saw their feet.

And look at the fuss you caused!

Is that the restaurant?

She said it was going well

but I never imagined this!

She deserves it.

She's had a hard time.

Stay in the car

and don't let anyone see you.

No one can see me here!

What are you doing here?

This is great!

I've brought you Aunt Paula's things.

I didn't know about the party.

It's a film crew celebrating

the end of the shoot.

I've been catering for them.

Let's put the suitcase away.

Why did you bother?

I'd never have kept anything of Auntie's,

much less hidden it from you.

I know that.

I'm sorry for what I said.

I always shoot my mouth off.

Hello, Auntie.

- You want anything?

- No.

I can see the twinkling

of the lights in the distance

that are marking my return.

Remember?

How could I forget?

It's so long since I heard you sing!

I've never heard her sing.

Really?

Really, never.

- Would you like to?

- What do you think? Of course!

Come on.

I can't believe it.

Sit there.

Be quiet!

Sit down! This woman's going to sing!

Good evening.

I'd like to thank the crew

for the work you've given us

these past weeks.

Thank you so much.

I haven't sung for a very long time

but I'll do it tonight,

and see how it goes.

I'm afraid of the encounter

with the past that's coming back

to confront my life.

Your grandma taught her that song

for the casting for child singers.

I'm afraid of the nights

that, filled with memories,

enchain my dreams.

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