Yvy Maraey Page #2

Now it's you whites' turn

to defend your identity.

How does it feel, man?

How are you, brothers?

Where are you going?

- We're going to Tapere.

- Get on.

And who's he?

A karai I met on the road.

So you're traveling with a karai.

Does he speak our language?

No, say what you want.

Insult him if you like.

- Good afternoon.

- Good afternoon.

- How are you?

- Well, thanks.

- And you?

- Fine.

Hop on.

It's all he can say.

I'm showing him around,

maybe he'll learn something.

- Do you like my car?

- Cool.

- How much did it cost you?

- It's very expensive.

Look...

We're outside the car.

I'm the boss.

Look, pal...

Brother, people need transport.

We'll never get there.

OK, in here you're the boss.

But if they get off, so do I.

The car is falling apart.

How a can the car matter

so much to you?

People need transport!

Do you want us to get stuck here?

The vehicle doesn't matter

people do!

Don't give me a grief, brother.

It hurts me to ride

in a car like this...

...when my people are stranded.

What happened?

We've been waiting for you

since yesterday.

I'm late because I was

guiding these comrades.

The whites have existed since

the very beginning.

With the whites

our ancestors walked.

With the whites we, too,

shall walk.

But we are blind

in their world of light...

...and they are deaf

in our world of darkness.

Brother...

...what have you come here to see?

We're just passing through,

Don Vicente.

Where are you going next?

This karai is looking for savages.

Isn't that right, brother...

...you're searching for savages?

Relax, brother.

We Guarani have clout.

- We karai also have clout.

- Used to!

Relax, brother.

The Indian needs me

in order to be Indian...

...just as I need him

in order to be white.

But being too 'me'...

...is to discredit myself

before him...

...just as his being too 'him'

...diminishes him before me.

Perhaps it's no good

being too human?

Perhaps we rather need to be

a part of a whole?

Perhaps we need to be

a bit more like gods?

Where is that god

that completes us?

Where is he to be found?

Where?

Nati, hurry up

and wash the dishes.

We rarely have visitors

from as far as La Paz.

Here we are, ma'am.

Tomorrow there's a family party.

I hope you can come.

- My nephews will entertain.

- Thanks a lot. Excuse me.

OK, see you later.

That's enough son.

"We rarely have visitors

from as far as La Paz".

Could he be some damn government

highlander...

...come to stir up our Indians?

He looks more like an NGO agitator.

Even worse, if you haven't got

the balls to defend us.

There are more of those Indians

than us. What are we supposed to do?

If we go on like this they'll

even take our huts away.

How was your shower?

Refreshing?

Man...

...they sent me

to the chickencoop.

I think the one who slept

in the five-star hotel was you.

Must've felt good there

among your fellow whites.

I don't know

which fellows you mean...

...but a splendid library

was left here.

Some very rare books,

from 1911, 1906...

...every kind of book,

even in English.

Have this cheese I found

in the store.

I'll see what's up with the car.

That car you're so worried about,

get it fixed and just go!

- Seriously?

- Yes, I'll find a way out of here.

Whatever you say.

What is it you're writing

in that little book?

And what is it

you're all saying about me?

There isn't much to say.

The word is made to be heard.

Eyapusaka see with the ears.

I come from the world of the written

word. For me, to write is to think.

Then go back to your world.

I won't expose myself

to my people for someone...

...who thinks but doesn't feel.

Friend, what about some booze?

People are asking

for booze, pal, go!

Excuse me?

Booze...for the people.

Glad you brought

your own banker.

If you don't want

to be treated like a banker...

...learn how to act in my world.

'Huaypa.

- Yes?

Brother, a favour...

...go and buy some booze for me?

No. You can go, brother.

Good afternoon ma'am.

Come in blondie, welcome!

Have a drink.

What do you want?

Four bottles, please.

You're going to drink it

all yourself?

- Maybe.

- Maybe what?

What's going on here, cousin?

Relax, relax.

The Indians sent this guy

for booze.

Sh*t! So you're the rabblerouser?

Relax, cousin. He's mum's guest.

Sh*t, the Mister

is my aunt's guest.

Bolivian, by the way.

What kind of Bolivian comes here

to incite these Indians?

I'm just passing through.

Damn it, you have a drink

here with me.

- Between men. Cheers.

- It's too early for me.

- Luciano, bring a bottle!

- I don't drink.

Liar, you don't drink?

Just now you wanted four bottles!

- Here, drink.

- Drink.

Now drink, for f***'s sake.

That's it! Excellent!

Now, now.

- Don't overdo it, arsehole!

- Don't get on my back, either.

Bravo!

Bravo!

That's all you brought?

Take me, Huaypa...

...to Tentayape.

What's this?

How shameless!

Sending us entrails.

Heriberto... it's your fault.

When are you going

to stand up for us!

Let's not make a fuss.

- Throw it to the dogs.

- Don't overdo the booze!

Of course not, dad! Come on!

I was leaving.

Relax, uncle.

We're looking after auntie's guest.

Come and meet my cousin.

She's called Lucky,

she'll drive you crazy!

She's called Lucky,

she'll drive you crazy!

Andrs, Loki, Betsi, Griega.

What brings you here?

- Cheers!

- Drink up, please.

Let's see if he'll drink.

Tell us what takes your fancy.

That would be asking.

This poor man lacks affection.

Cheers!

- Hello Vicente.

- How are you, boss?

- A little snifter for you.

- Tell me boss...

How come your

party clashes with ours?

Never mind,

each to his own party.

Excuse me, my friend, the "mister",

is he all right?

Vicente, the karai

is just fine with us.

Just enjoy your party.

Your friend?

Mmm, yes.

Your other you?

More or less.

- F*** him then!

- What's wrong with you?

You've got booze, we've got meat,

we're all happy.

See you.

Somebody's got to get

this shitty highlander drunk.

Maybe he likes Indian girls.

Nati!

Meet Andrs.

I got nowhere with her, you try.

Nati, relax.

Look how pretty she is.

Do you want her?

Why get involved?

You'll get the blame!

Let's go.

Enough!

Party's over!

Go to sleep!

What do we do now?

Not get into other people's fights.

A drink?

I don't feel like one any more.

What a party!

You know what?

Parties set us apart

from the animals...

...what we just saw...

...wasn't a party.

Our world shadows the other world

on the opposite side.

We are today what

we will be tomorrow...

...in the shape of shadows.

In this eternal darkness...

...the primordial bats will hear

the groans of mankind...

...but, deprived of sight,

they will be unable to save us.

Why are you always

scratching your chest?

Because I have

what most Guarani have...

- ...a vinchuca bug bit me.

- And?

I have Chagas disease,

like 90% of my people.

- Seriously?

- Yes.

But we're used

to dealing with death...

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