A NETFLIX ORIGINAL FILM
[Fernando] This is me.
I seem to be like any other man.
However, there's something that makes me different.
My heart is too big.
The average heart is 4.7 inches long and 3.5 inches wide.
Mine too,
but it suffers from a rare anomaly.
My heart is capable of much more love
than anyone else's.
[dramatic orchestral music playing]
[ambulance siren wailing]
[Fernando] Paula is in that ambulance you just saw.
She's my first love.
-Fell from the monkey bars? -[Paula] Yes.
Mom and dad are on their way to the hospital.
[Fernando] We got together in Cerebro, on a grad trip to Bariloche.
-Don't. Careful, that's alcohol. No! -It's alcohol!
[Paula screams]
[Fernando] Paula means everything to me.
She knows how to make me happy, and I her.
We're a perfect match.
[siren continues]
This is me again.
Chief of Trauma at the Municipal Hospital of Mar del Plata,
and I work here from Monday to Thursday.
-[cell phone rings] -Today is Thursday.
-Hello? -[woman] Tell me you're on your way.
Don't get started. I'll leave in ten minutes.
-Don't be late. We have guests. -Who did you invite?
I was going to do something bigger, but I decided to go intimate.
-It'll be Mom, my brother, the usual. -[nurse] Relax.
My husband is Fernando Ferro. He works here. My eyes!
[woman] Are you listening?
I'm listening. Don't get angry. I'll be leaving in ten minutes.
-Don't be late! -Okay, a kiss for you.
If I go blind, I'll kill myself.
I'll jump in the sea like the girl in the song!
Pipi, you won't go blind. Stop being a drama queen!
-You heard what the ophthalmologist said. -And you heard what he said?
You'll be fine with that antibiotic.
To top it off, you're leaving. I won't see you until Sunday.
I have to be there. I have a scheduled surgery!
I have to be there, Pipi.
What kind of surgery?
A femoral head!
[Fernando] I live in this house with Paula and our daughters.
1,850 square feet.
This year, we'll finish paying the mortgage we signed back in 2000
during De La Rúa's government.
[Paula] Yes, but…
[woman] "If the eye doesn't close quickly to avoid the alcohol,
you can go blind. Alcohol dries it."
I'll kill myself, Fer!
Pipita, don't read this nonsense to your mom.
Pour her some tea.
Pipi, my love, you'll be fine. It's just a couple of days.
-My God… -[doorbell rings]
Maru is here. Open the door.
I'm off. I'll call when I get to Buenos Aires. Take it easy, Pipi.
How is she? What happened?
-Stay with her, please. -Yes.
-Fer! -I'll be back soon.
Call me more than usual!
[Paula screams]
-What? -Maru!
Give me a heads up before the kiss!
-[Paula] Bye! -I love you!
-Call me! -What happened to you?
["Hit The Road Jack" playing]
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back No more, no more… ♪
[Fernando] On September 20th, it'll be nine years
that I've done this trip every Thursday.
-260 miles to Buenos Aires. -[phone chimes]
I usually travel earlier,
but today's incident with Paula delayed me.
♪ Old woman, old woman Don't treat me so mean ♪
♪ You're the meanest old woman That I've ever seen ♪
♪ I guess if you say so ♪
♪ I have to pack my things and go ♪
♪ That's right ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
[Fernando] I'll be there to cut the cake and kiss you.
I'm driving as fast as I can to be with you.
I'm driving. I love you. Kisses.
♪ Hit the road , Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back no more ♪
[Fernando] It's time for the switch. Next October 16th,
it'll be nine years since I've been doing this systematically.
It's a relatively simple process, but it requires my full attention.
It's a change I make to my life every Thursday afternoon
before I arrive in Buenos Aires.
♪ I'll have to pack my things and go ♪
♪ That's right ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back no more ♪
♪ What you say? ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back no more ♪
♪ Don't you come back no more ♪
I tell Mom to drink one glass per day…
-I'm here! -Only one? You're lying.
-He's here! I knew he'd make it! -Of course!
He's home!
Hey, Fer, don't you have a watch?
[Fernando] I met Vera ten years ago.
She's also a doctor.
We were colleagues at first, then friends with benefits,
until one day we realized
we could be more than that.
Vera means everything to me.
She knows how to make me happy, and I her.
We're a perfect match.
You really know me. I love red.
It's a great gift, Fer.
Really great.
Hold on. Now!
♪ Happy birthday to you ♪
[Nacho] Yeah, momma!
♪ Happy birthday to you ♪
[Nacho] All the way, sis!
You're amazing!
[all cheering]
[Fernando] The day Vera came into my life,
I understood for the first time how my heart worked.
Because, for the first time, I felt complete.
I love them madly,
and I was loved by two beautiful women.
You'll be fine, Pipi. You heard the doctor.
-[Nacho] We didn't get to dance. -[Vera] Well, next time.
If I were you, I'd be complaining all day,
but you're stronger than me.
Okay, honey, I'll call you tomorrow. I love you.
Kiss the girls for me.
[car horn honks]
[door closes]
[footsteps approaching]
-[sighs] -Hello.
-Hey. What a night! -Mmm.
[Vera laughs]
-You're tipsy. -No.
You're a little tipsy, right?
-No. -What is it?
I want to blow the candle again.
[both laugh]
-Mmm. -Oh.
[both moan]
FRIDAY
-[Vera] I'm leaving, darling. -Okay.
Please tell Silvia to delay my first appointments.
-Yes. -I'll be a bit late.
Why? What happened?
I want to take Moncho to my brother.
He's still limping.
I don't think it's his leg. I think it's the prostate.
What are you saying? Moncho is still young.
Ah, he's not that young. He's seven.
Plus, he's a virgin. His prostate must be… [exhales]
It's swollen, but I don't see any tumors.
For now.
What do you suggest we do?
Preemptive action.
Let's do it.
[whines]
[Fernando] In 2010, our family economy needed reinforcement.
Thanks to a contact from a colleague,
I got a job in this hospital, on Fridays and Saturdays.
Coming from Mar del Plata is a hassle, but it's worth it.
It's very good pay.
-Good morning. -Good morning, Doctor.
Tell me about Jime. I don't get it.
We're both trying to find a middle ground to make it work.
The other day she asked me, "Would you come to therapy with me?"
A woman psychologist.
-Uh-huh. -They bullied me for 50 minutes--
Big mistake. Don't ever go to her therapy.
You don't do that. It's taboo.
I wanted to fix it, and I tell her,
"Love, maybe I'm not the man you're looking for."
And?
Then, the psychologist, this tiny woman, comes closer…
I thought she was going to headbutt me.
I stood still, and she goes, "Coward!"
What kind of therapy is this?
We pay 2,400 pesos per session, no refunds.
I've never heard anything like it.
-Hi! -What happened? Was it the prostate?
-The size of an orange. Poor thing. -[Fernando] Oh!
-Is it a tumor? -Not yet.
But Nacho suggested to take precautions, and we did.
What do you mean by that?
Did you neuter him?
[scoffs] Oh, Fer, it's for his own sake.
Otherwise, he'll die in a couple of years. [chuckles]
Poor Moncho.
Can we go to the market later? The fridge is empty.
Yes, of course.
I have to go now. My patients are waiting.
Poor Moncho.
He never had sexual intercourse.
Poor thing.
A neutered virgin.
Last year, we didn't do anything.
Between my mother's surgery and your congress in Cancun, nothing.
Well, I didn't do anything. You got some days at the beach.
I spent all the days cooped up at the hotel, working.
-Don't lie. You returned so tanned. -Okay, what are you thinking?
-Thailand. -No!
-What? -Too far! I don't like it.
-Closer. -It's different. Another culture.
Great beaches. Lucre went there last year,
she showed me amazing photos.
We'll see.
No, don't say that. Don't. We always say the same thing,
-and we end up doing nothing. -Miami!
-No, not again! -Yes, I like the sun.
No, we deserve better holidays.
Okay, we'll see.
-Don't pout. -Come on, please.
Okay, we'll see.
-What do we need? -Get drinks and fridge stuff.
-I'll get the rest. -Get chocolate
and alfajores, all right?
[Sofia laughs]
[laughing]
-What'? Why are you laughing? -Nothing…
Nothing. We were watching the video when a jellyfish stung you in Cancún.
-Remember? -On your neck.
That damned jellyfish ruined my holidays.
And now I'm blind.
[cell phone rings]
That's my phone.
Give me my phone. It must be Dad.
-It must be Dad! -Calm down, Mom!
-Here it is. -Give it to me.
-There. -Give me.
-Hello. -You have to pick up.
-Hello. -Pick up first!
-Help me with that. I can't see! -There. There it is.
Hello!
How are you, Pipi?
Nothing changed. I don't know.
I think it's worse. Your daughters are stuck to me like marmalade.
Both of them are there?
Didn't Sofi go to practice?
No, she took advantage of my situation and didn't go.
Maru is here too.
Hello!
[over PA] Stock clerk Jessica, you're needed in Dairy.
Where are you? At the supermarket?
I came here to buy some stuff. The apartment is empty.
Buy healthy food, Fernando. Nothing frozen.
Okay. I'll call you later.
Wait a second.
Did you get tuna?
I feel a bit insecure with my blindness.
Can you return earlier this Sunday?
-Who is it? -Gonza.
I'll be there, don't worry.
Kisses.
-Kisses to Gonzalo? -What?
You said "kisses" to Gonzalo.
I didn't say that.
You said "kisses."
Are you jealous of Gonza?
[sucks teeth]
Did you get wine?
I was heading that way.
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ Don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ Don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back no more ♪
♪ Old woman, old woman Don't treat me so mean ♪
♪ You're the meanest old woman That I've ever seen ♪
♪ I guess if you say so ♪
♪ I have to pack my things and go ♪
♪ That's right Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ Don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ Don't you come back No more, no more, no more, no more ♪
♪ Hit the road, Jack ♪
♪ And don't you come back no more ♪
-Hi, Pipi! -Fer, how good to--
No, stop!
Your hero's home, my love.
This is so mean!
-Why? What did they… -It's nothing.
Don't you think it's irresponsible
to go to Buenos Aires with those kids while you're blind, Mom?
I've been planning this trip for six months!
I have permission from all the parents.
I'll take those kids to Buenos Aires. Guada's coming with me.
And the doctor told me I'll be fine by Tuesday!
-[exclaims] -[all laugh]
-I'll take these off! -No!
Don't do it.
You can take them off tomorrow. Don't laugh. Don't be mean.
-[sobs] Fer, I'm tired! -It's okay. Get me a napkin.
Don't cry, love. Take a picture of us.
-No, not like this! -Smile. Look at me.
-[Josefina] Ahh! -Dad, gross!
[robot] The closest star to the Sun is Proxima Centauri,
one of the stars in the Alpha Centauri system.
[laughing]
Come on, Mateo! Let's go.
Say bye to the robot! Bye, robot!
Millions of miles away, Alpha Centauri is the brightest star
in the Centaurus constellation,
-which is close to the Crux constellation. -[child] Miss!
Open your eye, Pipi.
-There. -[exclaims]
-It's nothing. Don't be a drama queen. -I just remembered.
What? What is it?
I saw someone just like you in the planetarium.
Just like me?
As handsome as me?
Yes.
It has these screens where they show pictures of the guests.
There was a guy in astronaut suit, just like you.
He was with a kid.
[sighs] I don't know if it was my poor sight…
but it shocked me.
He was identical to you.
Maybe I have a doppelganger. They say everyone has one.
I'm sure you have one too
not as beautiful as you, but there must be someone.
Do you want to watch the last three episodes?
No, you watch it. I can't focus very well yet.
-No. -Okay, then.
-Some other time. -[sighs]
I'll go get…
-some chocolate. -This Friday is our anniversary.
Yes, I…
I bought you a present. Did you?
-You're lying! -I'm not lying.
How many years will it be?
-Nineteen. -I thought you'd forgotten.
You won't be home, Fernando,
and not next year, either. It'll be Saturday.
I was there last year. It was Thursday, remember?
It was awful. A quick lunch near the hospital,
then you left for Buenos Aires. The food choked me.
Do you think I like traveling from Mar del Plata to Buenos Aires?
I have responsibilities, a job. I'll go get chocolate.
Yes, but I don't want to spend our anniversaries like this. It's awful.
I don't like it.
Mmm.
We could celebrate…
the bicentenary in advance, don't you think?
-[chuckles] -Where are the girls?
It's in God's hands.
[Fernando growls seductively]
No, Fer, don't do that dog thing. I can't resist it. Stop it!
-[barks and growls] -Be quiet!
THURSDAY
[quirky music playing]
DISCOVER THE UNIVERSE SCIENCE HAS REVEALED TO US
FROM EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE
-Hi, how are you? -Hello.
I'd like to speak to the manager, please.
-What's it about? -It's about image rights.
This image.
First time someone has complained. People love to appear on our screens.
I don't like being on any screen.
I don't want to be in that video. Understood?
Would you like to be paid to be in the video?
No. Didn't you… listen to what I said?
I told you three times already, you won't ruin my life.
It's a delicate issue. Take me out of that video now, please.
-I can't decide that. -Who can?
-My boss. -Where is he?
-Gone. -Gimme his number.
-I can't. -Listen, you don't know me.
I'll return tomorrow. If I'm still in that video,
I'll burn this flying saucer down with all the Martians inside.
Do I make myself clear?
-Enough with that tablet, son. -Mmm.
Enough, Gasti.
-Gastón! -I'll take Moncho to pee. We'll be back.
Okay. Shut that down, son. Enough already.
[door opens]
[door closes]
[suspenseful music playing]
You know the drill, Monchito.
Be quiet. Very quiet.
[quirky, playful music plays]
[line ringing]
Happy anniversary to the most beautiful girl in this entire planet.
I fell asleep on the couch. What a nice surprise.
It would've been nice to celebrate so many years together.
Sunday, we'll go to dinner wherever you want.
Then, we'll go home…
and set those sheets on fire. [laughs]
[chuckles]
Are you going to sleep now?
It's midnight. I'm tired.
What time is it in Mar del Plata?
You idiot! It's midnight too! [chuckles]
You know I still love you, right?
I'll always love you, Pipi.
You know that, right?
How are the girls?
They're insufferable. They're fine.
Okay, I'll go to sleep. My eyelids feel heavy.
I loved the surprise.
I love you.
And I love you.
[Paula kisses]
[playful music playing]
Next time, ask before using a photo without permission.
Thank you. Good evening.
Idiot.
-[knocking at door] -Come in!
I'm leaving, darling.
Want to go to the movies later?
Yes. Wait, what about Gasti?
Nancy.
Not Nancy. She's expensive, and she's always late…
-She's the only one I trust, Fer. -I don't like her.
Okay. But I prefer something light.
-Some comedy or action. No drama. -A comedy, yeah.
I heard there's a good one.
What was the title?
Excuse me. Where can I find Dr. Fernando Ferro?
Trauma, second hallway to the left.
Okay, I'll meet you there. I have to see my mother.
Did I tell you she fell off an escalator?
-When did that happen? -I did tell you.
What happened? Is she dead?
-I would've told you if she died-- -Is she hurt?
Watch out for your mother.
If she doesn't stop drinking, I don't know what'll happen.
-It's no joke. -Give me a kiss.
You have a little lipstick on… There you go.
-Bye! -Bye, honey.
[tense music playing]
-[knocking at door] -Come in!
[in English] Surprise!
Hi, Paula!
[mimics sneezing]
-Are you okay, Fernando? -[continues sneezing]
I wanted to… sneeze, but…
-Hi… -Hi…
What are you doing here?
Sorry, I left my phone.
-I'm so sorry. -It's okay.
-Sorry. -Yes.
[mouthing] Sorry.
Don't look at me like that.
I booked a room in a boutique hotel in Puerto Madero
and reserved a table in a nice restaurant across the street from the hotel.
I couldn't stand being alone on our anniversary again.
What's going on?
Are you worried about the price?
It was a special offer!
After so many years of sacrifice, we deserve a romantic night.
-But… -What's going on?
I'm so happy.
You took me by surprise. You haven't been here in so many years.
You're here, and I'm shocked and excited.
If you don't like it, I'll cancel!
I'm very happy.
Oh, Fernando!
-What? -I don't know. I thought you didn’t…
I almost broke into tears.
What time are you free?
What time do you finish with your patients?
-What patients? My patients? -Yes.
I don't know. I have…
four, five, six, seven, eight. I don't know.
[clears throat] Two or three hours.
Let's do this.
I'll go to the hotel, get in the Jacuzzi and prepare myself for you.
Our dinner reservation is at 9:30 p.m.
I'll text you the address.
It's right across the bridge, okay?
I'm happy to do something different.
Ah. I'm really…
happy you're here.
[Paula] Mmm.
Bye.
[mouthing] See ya.
[door closes]
What a man.
Dr. Ferro looking after his patients outside the hospital.
You must've done this before in the last ten years and kept it quiet.
-Do you understand what to do? -Yes.
Call me at 9:10.
-Three times. -I don't get it. Why three?
-I won't answer the first two calls. -Son of a…
By then, the movie will be half an hour along.
Call me and say, "Please, it's urgent."
"Dr. Ferro, we need you in trauma."
It's not an airport. Say it more natural.
I'll tell Vera it's an emergency and go.
-Understand? -Yes.
What you're asking is complicated. Call you at 9:15, make three calls…
-We need more planning. -I don't have time!
Sorry. [whispers] I can't mess this up.
-I can't hear you. -She came from Mar del Plata.
-From Mar del Plata? -I never thought she'd come.
You have her in your phone as "Happy One"?
-I don't get it. -Tell me.
The patient must like you a lot to come from Mar del Plata.
Ten past 9:00.
Three calls.
[audience laughing]
[phone vibrates]
HOSPITAL
[woman in film] Nothing stays the same, Marcelo. Nothing.
Your phone…
-Fer… -What?
Your phone.
-[woman] I'm an orthodontist. -[audience laughs]
-[phone vibrating] -Your phone is ringing, Fer.
-I won't pick up. -Pick up.
-I don't want to. -Do you like playing games?
[Fernando laughs]
Toys…
Master and servant role-play.
HOSPITAL
[man on film] Really…
-Fer, pick up. -Yeah.
They won't stop calling until you pick up.
-I don't want to. -Pick up. It's an emergency.
They never stop!
Go on.
[sighs]
[whispering] Hello?
I'm at the movies. I can't talk. What's up?
You want me to go now?
All right.
I'll be there in 15 minutes.
-[sighs heavily] -What happened?
It's an emergency.
What?
Broken collarbone. An 85-year-old woman.
Mmm.
Okay, let's go.
Let's go.
Let's go then.
-Excuse me. -[Vera] Sorry.
Wait. Excuse me.
It makes no sense for you to come. I have to work.
I'll go with you. I'll go.
As you wish.
Okay, I'll stay. It's a good movie. [chuckles]
I'll be home in three hours.
-Okay. -Wait for me.
-Oh, what a shame! -I know.
Excuse me. Sorry.
-Man! -Be careful.
[woman] Moron!
["Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood playing]
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to go to it ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to come ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to suck it, chew it ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to come ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to go to it ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to come ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to suck it, chew it ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to come ♪
[horn blaring]
[EKG machine beeping]
Where am I?
What happened?
-Shh. Easy. Relax. -Who hit me?
-What? -Relax. You hit your head.
Do you remember the accident?
-Am I okay? -A truck…
-You'll be fine, don't worry. -What's your name?
Silvia, but they misspelled my name.
Easy. Uh…
[whispers] My phones.
Huh?
My phones!
Stay still! Don't move! Or I'll have to strap you down!
I'm phobic. I'm a doctor, and there was an emergency.
-I need my phone. -Yes, relax.
They'll come get you. We have to scan you, so stay still.
We called your wife. She's coming.
Which wife, Silvita?
Which wife?
Silvita, which wife?
Silvita!
-Vera! -Fer!
-What a scare! -Darling!
I was lucky.
-Let me see. -A truck ran a red light.
-What a mess. -Am I okay?
Look over here. Follow my hand.
Is there a scar?
-What time is it? -You're fine.
-What? -What time is it?
Quarter to 11:00.
What?
-Fer, lay your head. You hit it hard. -I have an emergency.
-You hit your head! -Let me go.
-You can't get up. Calm down. -I can.
I called Gonzalo. It's fine.
He'll take care of the surgery. It's all good.
-Gonzalo… -Relax.
Hospital's management is not under control though.
I don't get it. I called you when the movie ended,
and someone… a nurse picked up, or else I wouldn't have found out.
-Didn't they call you? -They didn't!
-It's insane. -[door closes in distance]
Lay your head.
He'll take you to do an MRI. Here are your phones.
You can't go there with your phone.
This isn't his.
It's not mine.
-Lay your head. -Yes.
[Paula] Fer! He's my husband. Wait a second.
He's my husband!
Fer, what happened to you?
It's nothing. I'm fine. Just dandy!
Lower your voice, please.
-Why should I? -We're in a hospital. People get scared.
Don't talk, look or listen. Don't do anything.
-Go back. -Is he having a stroke?
He's having a stroke!
No, it's not a stroke. It's just a routine check.
Go to the hotel, now. I'll be there with you in an hour, love.
At least two, three hours.
Are you an idiot?
-Why do you talk like that? -Why did he say that?
-What do you do? -Nurse. A stretcher-bearer.
Which one?
-Stretcher-bearer. -Then speak as one!
I'm an orthopedic surgeon, and if I say I'll go in an hour, I'll go!
Fer, calm down, please. I'll stay here. Do what you have to do.
-Don't listen. Don't talk. Don't look! -Go, my love.
[machinery whirring]
[beeping and buzzing]
Hurry up, please.
Hurry up, please!
Hi, let me ask you a question.
Fernando Ferro was admitted recently. He might have to stay.
Do you know which room he'll be in?
-Fernando Ferro? -Yes.
Room 505.
Room 505, thanks.
Hello.
Hi.
Are you looking for Fernando? I'm Gonzalo. Gonza.
Gonza!
I'm Paula. Hi!
-Oh, Paula! -Hello, Gonza!
What a situation to meet each other!
I'm so happy to meet you.
-We always talk of you on Sundays. -Really?
Fernando comes home, he's always, "Gonza did this, did that."
My daughters are sick of it.
-Daughters? -Oh, yes.
-So, you're going through a rough patch? -Yes.
Did you split up?
-We're in the process. -What a shame.
It's so nice to finally meet you!
-Shall we go to his room? -No, he'll be an outpatient.
-I don't think he'll get a room. -He did.
-505. -They say that to stop us pestering.
-Gonza! -Why don't we sit here?
This is so nice. You're like a brother to Fer.
Josefina is outrageous. She wants to be a model.
She and her sister used to be close. Now all they do is fight.
They have very different personalities.
-And they're Fernando's? -[chuckles] Who else's?
Today is our 19th anniversary.
-[chuckles] Wow. -Yes, wow.
I came from Mar del Plata to surprise him and celebrate, but…
What a shame. It's awful.
Poor Fernando.
-Poor guy. -Yes.
-Here he comes. -Yes, but wait.
They won't let us in until he's settled. It's protocol.
If you listen, you'll understand.
Okay, right.
Sorry.
He'll be under observation until tomorrow…
Who's that woman?
The doctor.
Dr. Seligmann.
She's a neurologist.
A neurologist? Great that he'll be seen by a neurologist.
-He hit his head. -Yes.
The doctors told me I'm fine, so…
Just go home, and pick me up tomorrow
-around 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. -Yes?
Gonza is outside. Do you want me to tell him to stay?
-I don't want anyone here. -Oh?
I want to be alone. Take care of Gasti.
Nancy's the most expensive babysitter in the world. But thanks.
I could stay.
-I'll stay. -Don't bother.
The doctor gave me some pills…
and they're kicking in now.
-Okay. You should rest. -I'll sleep. Just go home.
-It was so stressful. -I know, darling.
-Okay then. -Run along now.
-Rest. -Yes, hon.
-[phone rings] -Nancy.
-You should take it. -Her zillionth call.
-Here's your phone. -Go.
-Room 505. I was right. -Really?
-Is it this one? -I'm leaving!
I don't know…
15 to 20 minutes. As soon as I can, Nancy.
-Doctor… -Yes.
-All good. -Yes.
It was just a bang, no signs of anything, but he has to stay til tomorrow.
I have to get to the babysitter.
-Doctor! -Relax. All is fine.
Darling, what a day!
What a scare!
You were so lucky.
I'll be dismissed in an hour, and we'll leave.
No. Dr. Seligmann said you have to stay here--
-Dr. Seligmann has no fucking clue! -Fernando, this isn't you.
-Why do you talk like that? -No, sorry.
I know Dr. Poidomani. He's the area chief. He told me I can leave in an hour.
I think it would be better if you stayed the night.
Head injuries are dangerous.
-Don't do this-- -I'm a trauma doctor.
Do you know more than me?
-Come on, Pipi. -[sighs] Okay.
Do you want to eat something?
-Maybe some coffee. -I feel a little down.
You could bring me, I don't know, some cannelloni.
-Cannelloni? -I mean, I need sugar.
-Maybe some chocolate. -All right.
Wait. I'm missing something very important! My cell phone.
Yes. Okay, I'll ask for it.
Thank you so much…
-for what you've done. -No problem. It's okay.
[exclaims] Careful!
-Are you crazy? -Eh?
You told me she was just a girl.
She's your wife!
Yes.
Do you have two families?
-Yes. -Who are you? Saddam Hussein?
Do you have eight wives? Are you an Arab sheikh?
Why do you talk? You don't know.
Polygamy is more common than you think.
It's practiced in many parts of the world.
Afghanistan, Algeria, Burma…
Cameroon, Qatar, Congo, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq,
Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco.
You're in Argentina, idiot!
No, but wait… So, the truck turns…
-I didn't see it. It hits me and spins. -Here.
An alfajor and your phone.
They wouldn't give it to me!
-What? -She told me you said it wasn't yours.
-Me? -I said you hit your head
and could've said anything, but she refused.
I said, "I can prove it's his. It has a Boca sticker on it."
So, she gave it to me.
[sighs] Idiot. She spoke to me as if I weren't your wife.
I was so mad.
-Do you want me to open it for you? -Please.
-Fer. -I don't want to talk.
Don't get me wrong. I can't do it right now.
-But are you okay? -I am, but I'm still in shock.
-Okay. -I still see that truck in my head.
You can rest at the apartment.
[groans]
-Here. -Thank you, Pipi.
We can't even kiss in your condition.
Happy anniversary, darling.
Happy anniversary. I ruined your night, and you look so gorgeous, Pipi.
If something ever happened to you, I'd die.
But…
Don’t cry. Nothing's going to happen to me. I'm okay now.
Listen, Fernando, I have to leave at 6:30 a.m.
-We can't leave the girls on their own. -Mh-hm.
Come with me. It would keep my mind at ease.
I can't.
Why not? You don't have to work.
I have to see the woman that broke her collarbone.
What woman?
The one I told you about.
-No, you didn't tell me. -Yes, I told you…
No.
She's the mother of an acquaintance.
She twisted her body and broke her collarbone. She's 92.
Said, "I want you to see me." I couldn't say no.
Please, Fernando. I'd feel better
-if you came with me. -I'll be okay, Pipi,
if you take some rest, wake up at 6:30…
and leave for Mar del Plata.
Traffic at peak hour is chaotic.
I know.
Don't worry.
I love you.
And I love you.
You noticed your ring is missing, right?
What?
Your ring was stolen.
It must've been the nurses. Damn it!
SUNDAY
What's up, dude? Everything okay?
Look what they did to your car.
-Yeah. -Do you still want me to wash it?
Uh, no, just watch it. Leave it as it is.
Can you spare a few bucks? For the trouble.
You're so cheeky. All right.
-Here you are. -Thank you! See you later.
["Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood plays]
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to go to it ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to come ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to suck it, chew it ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to come ♪
[thud]
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to go to it ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to come ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to suck it, chew it ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
[Sofia] No!
-What? -You wrecked the car!
Is that the only thing you care about? Nothing for me? I could've died!
It will cost you so much.
Hold this. My neck and body hurt.
[Paula] Help him!
-[Josefina] Are you okay? -Yes, I'm fine.
My God, look at that car…
It will be so expensive to fix.
-[Maru] Strange? -[Paula] Strange.
Okay, but strange how?
I don't know. He's strange,
nervous, angry, grumpy.
He insults people.
You know Fernando is a reasonable person.
But after what happened, he wanted to keep working.
He didn't want to come back home.
-On top of that, his ring was stolen. -What ring?
-His wedding ring? -Yes.
-Is that all they took? -Yes.
-Not his wallet or his cell phone? -No.
Oh, Pau…
"Pau" what?
I don't know. Maybe he has another woman in Buenos Aires or something.
-What are you saying, Maru? -Well, it's more common than you think.
-Common? -That's right.
How many days a week is he there alone? He'd have every chance.
No? How many years has he been going back and forth?
Nine.
-Well, ask him. Don't just wonder. -What am I going to say?
You say, "Fernando, do you have another woman in Buenos Aires?"
-And then? -Then, he'll lie
because they all do. But at least you'll find out.
It's obvious when men lie.
THURSDAY
I picked up Gasti, and then I left the car at the repair shop.
But everything's fine.
Yes, darling, I love you. I'll call you later.
Kisses.
How are you? Want some coffee?
[Gonzalo] Okay.
What's wrong?
I have to move out.
Jime spoke with her shrink, and said we should take a break.
Didn't I tell you? Never go to her therapist. You'll lose.
-I can't stop thinking about it. -Take it easy.
Maybe it's not for good.
-I can't stop thinking of you. -Eh?
-My mind blew up! -Lower your voice.
I can't wrap my head around it. I couldn't sleep.
How do you have two families? Explain it to me!
-Want to stay at my apartment? -You have another apartment?
I've always had an apartment here.
Right, it's the one you use with the other.
Will you do me a favor?
Don't say "the other." She is Paula, she's my wife, okay?
[Fernando] Norma comes to clean every Wednesday.
-If you need more days, just tell me. -Okay.
[Fernando] Are you up for a beer and snacks?
[Nacho] No snacks. I'm watching my figure.
[Fernando] It's a bit late to worry about your weight.
[playful instrumental music plays]
I appreciate this. You're so generous, lending me your apartment.
I haven't changed my mind. I'd feel like a hypocrite not saying so.
Relax. You're entitled to speak up.
I don't want in on all of this.
Understand me, I don't know Paula,
but I do know Vera.
I've known her a long time, she's a good woman.
You don't get it. There's a misunderstanding.
They're not my mistresses.
Vera and Paula are…
my wives. I love them both.
-[phone vibrates] -Hold on a sec.
-Pipi! -Hi!
Did you get there all right?
Yes, I'm perfect, darling.
Are you still at the hospital?
No, I'm in the apartment, drinking beer with Gonza.
What about you, Pipi?
I just came from the supermarket. I needed some stuff.
-Are you okay? -Yes, perfect.
Okay. Get some rest, darling.
You too, Pipi. I love you.
-Kisses. -Kisses, my love.
You should know something about the air conditioning--
You have two daughters and a son here.
-Do you have two of everything? -Huh?
Do you have two bank accounts?
Two medical insurances?
Yes.
How do you work around taxes?
I don't get it.
-You can't do it legally. Must be shady. -Only minor things go under the table.
What about social media? It's dangerous.
Two Facebook, Twitter, Instagram?
Two of each, but I quit some social media.
What about your underpants?
-What do you mean? -Your sex life.
I mean sex with both. How do you do it?
My sex life is none of your business!
You don't get it. It's not Vera or Paula.
It's…
Vera and Paula, complete happiness.
When I leave Mar del Plata for Buenos Aires,
it's a continuation of my emotional life.
I have…
one big family…
divided in two.
"One big family"?
Listen to what you're saying! Just one big family?
I tried to have an affair once in my life.
I talked to a girl all night to feel another scent,
to feel something else.
And when I returned home, Jime said, "How was your night, darling?"
I shook like a leaf.
I ended up in hospital with low blood pressure!
And you look so relaxed and carefree!
What's your pathology? Tell me!
My pathology?
Being happy?
Relax. You'll have a stroke.
Do you want some coffee?
-A whiskey. -You're mixing beer and whiskey?
You mix everything. Can't I mix drinks? Get me whiskey, damn it.
Aunt Maru will be there in a while to look after you.
I'll be there tomorrow when I finish my training course.
No, I'm not angry. Not at all.
I have to leave now. Bye-bye.
[suspenseful music plays]
[Vera] How clever!
Is it heavy, darling?
[gasps]
You can eat your dessert after dinner, not before.
Okay, Mom.
[door opens]
[door closes]
-[Fernando exclaims] My little boy! -Hi, darling.
-[Vera] Who wants chicken? -[Gaston] Me!
I want to eat this chicken leg!
I'm not a chicken, Dad!
[Vera] He's not a chicken, silly!
[gasps]
[sobs]
You know what? I want to grab a gas pump,
spray it all over my body and burn myself alive right now.
[Maru] Paula, please, come back!
I can't.
Tell me where you are.
In a gas station bar. I told you already!
Stay there. I'll pick you up.
No.
No, I have to face this.
-Face what? What are you going to do? -I don't know. I'll call you later.
-I need some time to think. -Don't hang up!
I'll call you later, Maru. I need time to think.
Think of your daughters. Don't do anything crazy.
What about me? Who thinks about me?
[machinery whirring]
[Vera] Come on.
Let's take you to school.
Come, there. Very well.
Be good.
Bye, darling.
Bye.
Bye, Gasti!
[car engine starts]
[doorbell ringing]
What did you forget now, Fernando Ferro?
Yes?
I'm Fernando's wife.
Eh?
I've been so for 19 years.
Our daughters.
Cancún.
Last year.
I don't feel good.
Hey, hey, hey.
I need to sit down.
Feel better?
-Mmm-hmm. -Good.
Now, explain, what's all this madness?
You're the one who should explain.
You're my husband's mistress.
[laughs]
Listen, what's your name?
Paula. And yours?
-Vera. -Listen, Paula,
I've lived in this house with Fernando for nine years.
We have a son, Gastón. He's six.
I've been married to Fernando for 19 years!
A civil ceremony and a church wedding.
We have two daughters, Sofia and Josefina.
They're 14 and 16.
[breathes deeply]
What did he tell you?
That he was…
single? Divorced?
[Vera sighs]
A widower.
Ah.
You drowned in a yacht race two years after you married.
What about his weekly trips to Mar del Plata?
The public hospital was his first job, and he'd never quit out of loyalty.
That is true.
No, it can't be true.
Yes, it is.
It can't be true.
Yes, that's true!
Not that. This! This can't be true! No!
Okay… How can you prove you're not some…
psycho from Mar del Plata that made all this up
because you're obsessed with my husband? Huh?
What happened?
Did he treat you? Are you one of his patients?
Did you have an affair, some crazy love,
and fell in love with the orthopedic surgeon like an idiot?
-Is that it? -No!
No! I'm Fernando's wife. We've been together for 19 years!
The last thing I need is you calling me an idiot, after all I've seen!
I spent all night looking through your window,
seeing how my husband had another family.
I've never felt so humiliated.
So, don't disrespect me!
For what it's worth, that son of a bitch was with me before you!
Let's make that clear.
All right?
Look, Paola…
Paula!
Okay, Paula.
Look, Paula, I'm not feeling well right now.
How do you think I feel? How do you--
I'm not okay,
because there's an inner fire that keeps growing
and announces a violent attack that can't be stopped, okay?
I could hurt you, Paula.
So, I'll ask you, for your safety and mine,
to leave my house right now.
Okay?
Get out of my house!
Out!
I'm not a psycho from Mar del Plata.
I'm an idiot that's been blind for years!
Get out!
Come and see. Come to Mar del Plata and see for yourself! Come!
Get out!
[tense music climaxing]
Wait!
Take my number and send me a text with yours.
Will you come to Mar del Plata to see I'm telling the truth?
I can't just take your word for it.
Take my number.
-Yes. -11-457-2122.
-Listen carefully. -Twenty-two?
Yes, 22. Don't confront him.
Don't say anything until I go and check that what you told me is true.
Are you asking me to be quiet after all I saw last night?
-Yes. -To say nothing?
Yes.
Because if it's true, both of us are victims of that piece of shit.
Nineteen years with you or nine with me makes no difference.
It's not a quantitative matter, it's qualitative.
Okay.
But try to go on Sunday, when he returns.
I don't think I can stop myself from choking him to make him confess.
I am…
I don't know how I am.
SUNDAY
Your taxi is here, Fernando!
I'll bring you two surprises, not one, okay?
-Give me a kiss, son. I love you. -And I love you.
Love.
-What was that cold kiss? -Uh…
Give me a proper kiss.
I love you. I'll call you later.
[playful music playing]
[breathing heavily]
Mommy's thirsty.
Weren't you playing video games?
[Fernando] I'll pay you as if you drove me to Mar del Plata.
-[driver] Thank you very much. -You're welcome.
[car lock chirps]
[car approaching]
[car lock chirps]
Hello!
-Hi. -Oh, Pipi!
-[sighs] -Hi, honey.
No. I think I came down with the flu. It's an allergy or…
-Do you have a fever? -No, I don't.
How are you, honey?
Fine. I don't know.
-I'm a little depressed. -Eh?
Maru and Charly are coming over tonight.
No, I'm beat.
You have to tell me in advance, Pipi!
Tell you what?
I drove 250 miles. I want to be with you. I'm exhausted.
What do you want me to do? They invited themselves!
I think they want to tell us that she finally got pregnant.
[sobs] Poor Maru!
Why are you crying, Pipi? It's okay, darling.
-No. -Everything's fine.
It's all good news. We should be happy.
Make me toast? I'll take a bath and come back. Come.
Up you go, Pipi!
-Did you see these testicles? -[Moncho whines]
I feel like… [snorts]
It's German silicone. Nothing's better.
Stay still, Moncho!
Still, Moncho!
What's going on, sis?
There's a chance Fernando has another family.
[in English] What?
[in Spanish] Another family, Nacho. It's not that hard.
Another woman, daughters.
Yeah, I kinda do grasp the concept of family.
What I can't understand… Let's see. Where?
Where's Fernando from, Nacho?
Mar del Plata.
Okay, another family in Mar del Plata. I'm getting there.
Yesterday, the alleged woman came who allegedly married him 19 years ago.
Stop right there.
You, me, the whole world, and these two testicles
know Fernando is a widower. I mean…
That's what he told us.
He even showed me pictures of the deceased.
The woman who came to see me was identical.
She was breathing, though. She was breathing perfectly.
This can't be true. He doesn't fit the profile.
Guys that do these kind of things are psychopaths or badasses.
-Wait. What are you doing? -I have to go make sure.
Okay, but where?
Where's Fernando now, Nacho?
Mar del Plata. I'm getting there.
It's a mentality problem.
The great cancer here was the Spanish conquest.
Columbus got here and brought the corruption virus
and infected this land for four and a half centuries.
Are we gonna discuss the Spanish conquest all night?
Let's cut to the chase. Why are we here today?
-Tell us the news. Come on! -Yes, come on.
Okay…
There's two of them.
-[gasps] -[exclaims]
-Bravo! -[all exclaim happily]
Congratulations. I'm so happy for you.
-Pure happiness. -[Maru] Yes.
-Thanks, Fer. -[Fernando chuckles]
-[sobbing] Pure happiness? -Just lovely.
-So much happiness. -What's up, Pipi?
[sobbing]
It's great news.
[Charly] The news really hit you, sis-in-law.
Yes, you waited so many years.
So many injections and treatments.
She's so sensitive! Let's open a bottle of champagne!
Pipi, let's drink champagne.
Second floor, apartment B.
No, second floor, apartment A.
Facing the street. I haven't been in years.
-I don't remember. -Okay, wait. One, two.
-Is it that one? The lights are off. -No lights.
Maybe he went out.
-I'll call him, see what he says. -Mmm…
Maybe you should call her instead. Call her.
If everything she said is true, she has to prove it.
If she's with him, she could put him on.
Harvest of 2001.
The owner of Mascardi Winery gave it to me.
He's the typical rich crook, but he's a good guy.
Can a crook be a good guy at the same time?
-[phone ringing] -Mom, your phone.
-Can you bring us some chocolate? -Hello?
It's me.
Who is it?
We're outside the apartment and the lights are off.
I don't think he's sleeping. It's too early.
What apartment? What are you talking about?
Your apartment, at 2471 Peralta Ramos. Don't you live here?
That bastard!
He has two apartments, one there and one here!
Where?
There, three blocks away from your home.
The day of the accident, I slept with him there.
We were celebrating our anniversary.
What's more, I saw you at the hospital, but you didn't look at me.
Gonzalo told me you were his doctor, not his mistress.
He's a piece of shit!
I'm not his mistress.
I'm his wife. In any case, his second wife.
Are you with him now?
Yes, we're home.
-Their address. -Send me your address.
Look, Paula,
I drove three and a half hours to confirm you're not crazy.
Tell me your address.
It's 305 Alsina.
You have a lover? Who are you talking to?
To Guada.
-Is something wrong? -No, it's nothing.
Are you there, Paula?
What's up, Pipi?
[groans]
-Calm down, Pipi! -I'm talking here!
Paula?
Listen carefully.
Don't do anything crazy. I want to protect my daughters.
We're celebrating my sister's pregnancy.
I'll leave the blinds open
so you can see from outside.
Let's go, Nacho.
-Alsina. -305.
[engine starts]
Congratulations!
I wish you the best. I mean…
-great moments. -[doorbell rings]
No!
-What's wrong? -We're not expecting anyone.
-[chuckles] Are you joking? -It could be dangerous.
It's just a doorbell, Pipi.
We haven't even touched our drinks yet. Relax!
Fer!
Yes?
Hi, is the truck parked in front of my driveway yours?
-Charly! -Ah, it's me. I'm so sorry!
I'm so sorry.
I've been looking for the owner for 30 minutes!
I'm coming.
I'll move it right away. I'm so sorry.
[thunder crashes]
There he is.
It's true.
He's a real piece of shit!
[Nacho] So where is she?
Yes, call her.
[ringing]
Hello?
I see him, but not you.
-[Nacho mouthing] -Come out if you're there.
[suspenseful music plays]
I'm so happy for my sister.
[thunder crashes]
Hold on, Pipi!
-You'll rip my cheek off. What's going on? -I felt like giving you a kiss!
Mmm!
[inhales sharply]
He's a son of a bitch! Son of a bitch!
-I'll kill him! -Psycho bastard!
-I'll break his neck! -And kick his ass!
-No! -What?
I'm the victim here.
If someone's going to kill him, it'll be me!
-Start the engine, Nacho! -Okay.
Are we leaving?
-Start the engine, Nacho! -All right, okay.
Goddamn it!
[thunder crashes]
I'm going to bed, Pipi. Shall we?
-No, I'm going to… -Hmm?
…finish the dishes. I don't like seeing this mess--
Clean tomorrow.
No, Fer. I get depressed when…
-Let me do it then. -No!
I'm sorry. No.
What's with you, Pipi?
Nothing.
Kiss me.
Give me a real kiss.
[chuckles softly]
[exclaims]
I'll see you upstairs, Pipi.
[thunder rumbles]
[phone chimes]
I'm at a Chinese restaurant
Are you coming or should I go?
I'll be there
Is that her?
-[Vera] Yes. -[Nacho] What should I do?
There are 200 empty tables, Nacho. Pick one.
All right.
[Paula] I don't have much time.
He doesn't know I left.
Are you afraid he'll think you're having an affair?
What are you planning to do with… all this shit?
I don't know.
Get a divorce.
I don't really know yet. I'm still…
frozen. I can't believe this situation.
A divorce is not enough. That bastard has to pay, really pay.
He's a despicable man. Can't you see?
Yes.
But what do you mean by "really pay"?
Something… that hurts him.
A lot.
We could report him as a bigamist.
It's a crime. I've been researching on the Internet. He could go to jail.
Would that be enough for you?
I almost barged inside your house…
and killed him.
Death is not an option for me.
I have children and so do you.
Anything except killing him.
Prison isn't an option for me either. No.
He has to suffer for the rest of his life, suffer big time.
Hmm.
Give me your hands.
We're in this together.
We're united by the same tragedy.
We're both victims of a repugnant and misogynist psychopath.
We could've died and reincarnated twice, oblivious to any of this.
-It would've been better. -Ah!
I have bad news for you.
Now we know.
Now…
we have to enforce extreme justice.
Now it's our turn.
Punishment to that piece of shit!
I don't know what you're thinking…
but check with me before you do anything, please.
I'll call you.
But you have to keep acting as if you know nothing.
-[exhales heavily] -And… control your feelings, Paula.
Emotions are like a rock thrown in a pond.
It forms a ripple. You know where it starts, but not where it ends.
-Open your mouth. -I don't take pills.
I'm a doctor. You think I want to murder you?
Eh? Open your mouth.
An anxiolytic. It works miracles.
We have to keep it together, more than ever.
He can't suspect a thing. And when he least expects it…
we pounce on him like two wounded hyenas.
I'm a little scared.
Dignity is what you need to feel, not fear.
The pills will help your fear. Here…
keep them.
I have more at home.
You can take one every 12 hours. Eat prior to taking it.
We'll keep in touch.
Let's go, Nacho.
Hi, Pipita!
-Hi, Dad. -Give me a kiss.
-Where's your mom? -She left.
-She's acting strange. -What happened?
[cell phone rings]
-Hi! -[Vera] Are you done with your shift?
I'm here at the apartment. How are you, honey?
I'm perfect. I took the day off
because Gasti made a sculpture with egg and corn flour at school,
and he wants to show it to you, and it has to be today.
I don't get it. Are you coming to Mar del Plata?
We passed Dolores.
We'll stay until tomorrow. I don't want to make a long trip
just to return the same day.
We'll be there in less than an hour.
I love the idea!
-Okay, I'll see you then. Kisses. -Kisses.
-Dad, you're here! -I'll be right back.
-When? -[yells] In a while, dear!
I wanted to show you something!
[frantic, tense music playing]
[cell phone ringing]
-Hello? -[Vera] We're turning back.
Your son is having a fit. He wants to go back home.
Stop it, Gasti! Stop it!
Don't scold him, Vera. He's just a kid.
He wants to go back home. That's okay. Drive safe, okay?
Okay.
Kisses. Lots of kisses.
Kisses, darling. I love you.
Piece of shit.
[whines]
How can you eat empanadas when we have lentils? I don't get it.
-Thank you, darling. I love-- -No!
-This is your plate. -It's the same.
-How can you eat that? Gross. -Smells nice.
It smells so delicious, please. Wait…
-[sniffs] Try it. -I don't want to.
Come on, try it.
-That's gross. No. -Try it!
I love you.
There's no wine here! Don't you want some?
-Bring one, please. -You go.
-[Fernando] Eh? -Why don't you go, Dad?
Easy! Three against one.
-Women took control! -[Josefina chuckles]
-Womyn, Dad, womyn. -It sounds like Latin.
-[stomach rumbles] -Wait a second…
Did you hear that? What's going on?
-Are you okay? -Yes, I have this…
I feel something… Why are you…
Why are you frowning? Is something wrong?
No.
You know? You're like… Pipi, what's wrong?
Do you love me?
What kind of question is that? Of course. What is it?
Do you still choose me?
I love you with all my soul.
You're one of the most important people in my life.
"One of."
Okay, one, because it's you, the girls…
-[stomach rumbles] -I'm shitting myself!
I won't make it!
[line ringing]
-Hi? -Hello.
I'm about to tell him I know. I can't handle it anymore.
No!
Where is he?
-In the bathroom. -And you?
In my bed.
Get up.
Get away from him, or you'll talk.
Get some distance from the idea. Take your dog for a walk.
We don't have a dog!
Take a walk without a dog,
or water your plants.
Something to distract your thoughts.
Promise me you won't talk.
You'll ruin our opportunity to take revenge the way we deserve.
-I'll clean the pool. -Perfect.
[toilet flushes]
-Where are you going? -To clean the pool!
Now?
Oh, come on!
SATURDAY
[drone whirring]
-Idiot! -[Vera laughs]
-[Nacho, in English] Sorry. -[in Spanish] Watch out.
-You almost poked my eye out. -It's nothing. Relax.
No.
-Take a look at this. -That piece looks great!
[Vera growls]
Eh? Do you want some, Mom?
[suspenseful music plays]
[mutters]
-[cracking] -[gasps]
Vera… What's going on?
What?
Don't you want some?
-I was sleeping. -Keep sleeping.
I'll wake you up.
Oh!
[moaning]
Oh! What was that?
Oh. Sorry.
I got excited.
Be gentle, darling.
I only have one of those.
[moaning]
[suspenseful music continues]
[Moncho panting and whining]
[suspenseful music climaxes]
[cell phone rings]
Hello.
Is he there already?
No, not yet.
Cancel all your plans for Thursday afternoon.
Why? What's happening on Thursday?
He'll come back here,
like every Thursday. Does he always leave from home?
Yes, but sometimes he leaves from the hospital. It depends.
Well, it's important that you know. We need precision.
I don't know. I'll tell you on Thursday.
But why? Did you come up with something?
Yes, but I can't tell you over the phone.
-Remember I told you-- -That death is not an option, yes.
Don't worry. He'll live…
to realize he's dead.
This idea of yours will happen on Thursday?
No, this Thursday we'll collect data to make the plan.
We're going to follow him to Buenos Aires.
You're coming to Mar del Plata?
Yes. We have to know what he does between leaving there and getting here.
What could it be? Nothing. He just drives.
Is that what you think?
What car does he use?
-A Golf. -Interesting.
He has a Honda van here.
He has to switch them somewhere, Paula.
How can he be so crazy and I didn't realize it?
Don't worry. I didn't realize either. You're not the only idiot.
I'll be there Thursday. I'll call as soon as I arrive.
Cancel your plans between 1:00 and 9:00 p.m.
And relax, or else take a pill every 12 hours.
THURSDAY
[tense music playing]
You drove four hours to get here, and now you'll drive four hours to return.
I flew here, Paulita.
I rented the car at the airport, and I'll return it in Buenos Aires.
Ah.
Your idea is tremendous, Vera.
Any woman in a situation like this would think about it right away.
But thinking about it is one thing, doing it is another.
We won't be the first or the last ones to do it.
125 MILES
[scoffs] Look at him.
He's happy, that son of a bitch.
Why do you say that?
He's singing. Look how he moves his head.
["Relax" playing on stereo]
♪ When you want to go to it ♪
♪ Relax, don't do it ♪
♪ When you want to come… ♪
Sing, piece of shit, sing!
Soon, you'll be crying your eyes out!
[peppy instrumental music playing]
[Paula] He always brings croissants from this place.
[Vera] Not for me. I don't eat starchy foods.
So why would he come here?
This is where he makes the switch.
[Paula] What's he doing?
[Vera] He stops being your husband to become mine.
[trunk closing]
[man] What's up, man? Want me to wash your whip?
Okay, but change that cloth. You scratched it last time.
The guy that washes his car could be useful.
[Vera scoffs]
Just look how relaxed he is,
that psycho son of a bitch.
[playful instrumental music playing]
[Paula winces softly]
He's so sick.
I can't believe it.
That pathology is called "being a son of a bitch."
We have everything we need. Now we have to think, plan, and execute.
Next Thursday will be D-Day.
Listen…
What if he loves us both?
There's a reality show about a guy that has four wives.
Polygamy is accepted in Algeria, Cameroon, and Pakistan.
[Vera laughing]
I love it. It's great! So now the three of us will move to Pakistan.
I love it.
Cut that shit off.
Stop torturing yourself, Paula.
[sighs]
D-DAY
I'll call when I arrive.
-See you Sunday, love. -Okay. Yes.
-Drive safe. -I love you. I always do.
Bye, darling.
[car door opens]
[engine starts]
[frantic music playing]
[line ringing]
-[Vera] Hello. -He left.
Great. Where are you?
-Where are you? -Yes.
I'm on my way.
[Paula] The first phase of the plan was to catch him.
The day before, Vera went to the ambush site
to plant the first obstacle.
The plan required a tow truck.
It's for a movie.
We need it in Atalaya, just for a day.
Nacho hired a guy that would play the mechanic.
Verita, I'm with Catfish. I'm so scared.
Listen to me. He's asking for 15,000 pesos or no way.
What do we do?
[Paula] We also needed burundanga. Vera took care of that.
Happy sailing, queen.
Ah! Julito, you're an angel.
[Paula] It's scopolamine, used for seasickness.
I'm at Dolores.
[frantic music continues]
Thursday morning, Vera and Nacho were in Atalaya
to cover the tow truck with the right logos.
Nacho, it's full of lumps!
Inhale…
[Paula] They also installed two cameras to follow the operation visually.
We're at the U-turn.
We see him.
Follow him. You'll see a building with colors,
animals, plants, and stuff.
We're in a veterinary ambulance next to a tow truck.
He's a bastard son of a bitch.
-[Vera gasps] -You startled me!
[Paula breathing heavily]
-Are you okay? -I took the pills you gave me.
-They're kicking in. -How many did you take?
How are you?
-How many did you take? -Two, three, four.
My man!
What happened?
Both tires are flat!
Not just that,
someone pierced them.
-Eh? -Look, they're punctured.
-Where? -Here.
-And there too. -Where?
-You said you'd take care of it! -It's under control! Relax.
-You're done, man. -Did you see who did it?
How could I? I was working.
Unbelievable! How could this happen?
I'll have to call a tow truck.
Of course, you only have one spare tire.
-[Paula] He's calling a tow truck. -[Nacho] Yes.
-And it will come! -Never before ours, obviously.
Open the window, Paola.
-Paula is my name! -[in English] Sorry.
[in Spanish] Catfish!
Are you stupid? Wake up! You're up in five.
-Nacho, keep it low. -[in English] Sorry.
Amatista, it's your turn.
Who's Amatista?
She is.
My astrologist.
She'll give him the burundanga
and distract the car washing guy.
I saved her life when she took a jar of pills after finding out
her husband cheated on her.
The world is full of sons of bitches, Paula.
When she woke from coma, she said she owed me one. Now we're even.
[Nacho] Amatista enters the scene.
[Nacho laughs]
-Hello. -Are you washing now, darling?
Yes, ma'am. Two hundred pesos.
That's expensive.
How come? I'll even wax it.
Okay. I'll leave it in front of the restaurant.
I'll be there.
[Fernando] Come on!
I'm here.
At the parking lot in Atalaya.
Next to a burgundy Honda. You'll see me.
How long will it take? Hurry up, please.
-[phone ringing] -He's calling.
It's him.
PIECE OF SHIT
Hi, darling!
Honey. You won't believe it. One of my tires is punctured.
And the spare tire is flat.
I called a tow truck.
Oh! What a drag!
I'm so mad right now.
-Where are you? -On the road.
Near Chascomús.
Okay, be patient. Just relax.
Relax. I'll see you tonight.
I'm going to see my mom.
-Okay, darling. See you there. I love you. -Kisses!
-Did you hang up, sis? -Yes.
Okay, the hard part.
Amatista and Catfish have to meet here. Let's do it.
-Paula. -Let's go.
[in English] Catfish, now!
Amatista, your second entrance. Remember what I told you.
Don't inhale while handling it.
How will she apply the burundanga?
-She'll put it on his phone. -[laughs]
[Amatista clears throat]
I'm sorry to bother you.
-Hmm? -But…
My phone died and I forgot my charger,
and my license too.
I'm a real mess! [laughs]
So…
I wanted to ask you…
[softly] Could you lend me your phone a second?
To call my husband to bring it to me.
I don't understand…
-Could you lend me your phone? -Yes, no problem.
-Just a second. -Here you go.
Thank you, honey.
TOWING
No!
It's his tow truck!
What number do you have?
23098.
I have the same one.
Catfish, for God's sake, think of something.
-These guys are such a mess! -Always the same thing!
Yeah. Let's do this. Drive on.
-I'll take care of it. -Are you sure?
Yes, you can go.
Okay!
-See you! -Bye!
[honks horn]
I love him!
Check the gray desk or the tiny table in the hall.
-Okay, can you bring it to me? -Here!
Here!
In Atalaya.
Excuse me?
Look, Coco,
take off those dirty pajamas you're wearing,
put on something decent and bring it!
I forget everything because I'm the only one that ever does something!
All you do is drink mate all day
while scratching your ass!
-[Catfish] What happened? -Both tires were slashed.
How can someone be so mean? They are deep. Vicious.
-The other one too. -Hey!
-Huh? -Thank you.
No problem.
-Everything fine with your husband? -[laughs] Yes.
As good as it gets. He's so sweet.
Take care, honey.
This is going perfect.
You hate him.
Don't you?
Sister, your turn.
The only thing I can do now
is tow it to a tire shop so you can buy a new one.
Or maybe two.
Such viciousness.
[cell phone rings]
-Your phone is ringing. -Yes, thanks.
Hello?
[Vera] Hi, darling. Everything fine? I'm worried. Did the tow truck arrive?
He just got here. He'll take me to a tire shop to buy a new one.
Don't worry. Relax. Don't stress out. Take a deep breath.
Yeah, a deep breath.
[clicks tongue]
I'm so annoyed right now.
I'll try to think it's a joke, otherwise…
I would pick you up, but I have to see my mother now.
You're so sweet. Relax.
I'll be there in a couple of hours.
-Kisses. -I love you.
[audio distorting, slowing]
[mutters]
[dramatic music playing]
[laughs] It's done!
-[exhales] Is he under the effect? -Yes.
What happened, man?
Did your blood pressure drop?
Are you okay?
[gasps] I'm panicking.
I'm about to back out.
Paula, if you're going to quit, do it now. This is your last chance.
No, what?
No, what I mean is…
Yes, let's do it.
Fantastic, Paula.
[tense music plays]
Well done, Catfish!
Fer… He looks like a zombie.
Don't pity him, Paula.
Have you forgotten what he did? I'm so annoyed by your fish memory.
Stop offending me, Vera!
Now call me a lazy cow.
What is it? Can't talk, creep? Is that it?
-Piece of scum. -Leave him alone!
Relax, Pauli. I'm checking if the burundanga kicked in.
-Hurry up, Nacho. -Yes, let's go. Catfish, bring the cage.
[Nacho] Let's go in three, two, one. Catfish!
[grunting] He's so heavy!
-Catfish, here's the rest. -Paula!
-You were awesome. -Good luck.
Nacho, just leave us in your shop and go.
Fer… Why, Fer?
-[Vera] I don't want you involved. -[Nacho] It's my vet hospital.
[Vera] I'll say I stole your keys.
-Do as I say. Let's go, Paula. -Okay.
-Come on. -[Nacho] Let's move!
[chirping]
[chirping continues]
[footsteps approaching]
He's waking up.
What's going on?
Are you surprised to see us together?
How could you do something like this, Fernando?
How could you?
I was loyal to you the 19 years we were married!
I had a thousand chances not to be!
Don't cry, Paula. Don't undermine yourself.
Let me explain.
No, I want to talk to him!
You have no idea how many parents tried to seduce me at the kindergarten!
Hundreds, thousands of them!
I didn't do a thing. I always looked the other way.
I said, "How could I do this to him?
He works all day, traveling to pay our mortgage."
And you had another family! You son of a bitch!
I don't have another family. This is…
This is like…
I can't talk like this. Please untie me.
You can't talk because burundanga is running through your veins, Fernando.
What did you give me? Burun…
Burundanga?
What are you going to do to me?
We're going to practice a little surgical intervention.
Are you crazy? Have you both gone crazy? Where…
No…
No, you can't do that to me!
Do what?
What are you thinking of?
Your penis?
No, you can keep your penis.
If we remove your penis, you can't pee,
and then you'll die, but we don't want you to die, Fernando.
No. We want you to live,
live to suffer at least a small part of what you made us suffer.
So, we'll leave your penis alone.
Not your balls, though.
Are you--?
You've gone crazy.
This is illegal. You'll end up in prison. Vera!
Vera! This isn't you…
Paula…
Pipi, this isn't you.
Think about our girls.
Did you think about them when you did this?
-Local anesthesia. -No.
-It will only be a sting. -No!
-Open your legs.
-Grab his legs, Paula! -Don't shout, Vera!
How can you cut my testicles off?
No. Look at me, darling.
Don't let this psycho convince you!
-No… -Open your legs!
-No. [grunts] -Open up!
Open or else I'll inject it in your testicles,
and you won't like it, Fernando.
[Fernando] Help!
Help me! Somebody help me!
Help me!
Okay. General anesthesia. Grab something to cut his shorts.
Paula, this is madness.
This isn't like you.
I love you. It's me.
Paula, please.
[dramatic music playing]
What did you do, idiot?
[both grunting]
Have you gone mad?
-[groans] -Son of a bitch!
[groans]
-Let me go, you nutcase! -Son of a bitch!
I'll kill you, son of a bitch!
Stop it!
This is a nightmare!
Who are you threatening, Paula? Be clear.
Don't move!
Stay still…
or else…
What have you become?
You're both crazy!
He's getting away!
[grunts]
He blocked it with something! Push, Paula!
[scalpel clatters]
Where is he?
[Vera] The rooftop!
[frantic music playing]
Vera! If he escapes, we'll end up in jail!
[Vera] He won't escape!
There he is.
Fer!
Stop right there!
One more step, and I'll jump!
You've gone completely crazy. You wanted to castrate me!
-Am I the one who's crazy? -This was your idea?
Did you arrange this? Do you hate me, Vera?
You are the one who hates us. You ruined our lives, Fernando!
I love you both!
Not everyone would've done what I did.
No, only a sick bastard like you would do something like this.
-I don't get you, Fernando! -What is it you don't get, Pipi?
This is me.
I love this way.
I live this way. I was born like this!
No one is born that way. When did you become this?
It's true, I lied. It's true.
Because you wouldn't understand. It took some time for me to get it.
Many people have my condition.
Not only here, all over the world, too!
This is a moral scam of huge proportions!
Here and everywhere on this planet, Fernando.
That's the problem!
Morals!
Damn morals!
Who said you can't love two people at the same time?
Anyone that's decent and honest, like me!
Like us!
Stop this joke.
How many women do you have? How many children?
How many people did you scam, Fer?
Don't disrespect me.
I love you both deeply.
I never cheated on you. You're the loves of my life.
Without either of you…
I'd die. You're sacred to me. How many times did I tell you I love you?
Eh?
-Didn't he ever tell you? -Paula!
I love you guys so much,
so much,
that I'm willing to forgive you
for what you tried to do. We'll leave it behind!
It's over! We turn this page.
The cards are on the table.
We can do it! We can try!
You're a sick psychopath.
If I can't be with you two,
-I'll jump. -Jump!
-I'll jump! -Do it!
Do it! Coward! As if you would.
You came here to escape, not kill yourself.
Tell the truth, Fernando. Once in your life, do it!
We have an extraordinary opportunity.
Some people break up for lack of love!
Here, there's so much love to give!
And I wonder,
are we going to let this love die?
[laughs]
Bravo!
-He's felling! -[Vera] Fernando!
♪ I just can't get you ♪
♪ So much love to give ♪
♪ I just can't get you ♪
♪ And neither do they ♪
♪ I can't explain to myself ♪
♪ How you can love them ♪
♪ And not feel guilty ♪
♪ I cannot understand ♪
♪ How you can love two women at once ♪
♪ And not go crazy… ♪
[Fernando] This is me. I seem to be like any other man.
However, there's something that makes me different.
My heart is too big.
My heart is capable of much more love than anyone else's.
♪ And not go crazy ♪
[Fernando] Seven months later, my reality had changed completely.
I never lost hope that they'd realize how much I loved them.
And still do.
But there was no chance.
Neither saw me for who I really was.
-Hello! -[Gastón] Hi.
-Hi! -Hello.
[Fernando] We played three video game matches,
-and he won every time. -Oh!
-Nice! -Bye, champ.
-I love you, son. -Me too.
-Hi, honey. -Hello.
Bye, Gasti.
Bye, loser!
[Vera laughs] Ooh!
[Vera sighs]
I'll pick him up Saturday. He has a birthday party.
Bye, Vera.
[whispering] Piece of shit.
[gentle music playing]
[all chattering]
Here's a chocolate cupcake.
[doorbell rings]
I think it's Dad.
-Hi! -Hi, darling.
Are you better?
I don't feel like dancing, but I'm okay.
-It's great to see you here. -I wouldn't miss it for the world.
-Hi. -Hi, Paula.
Jose.
It's your dad. Come.
Hi, darling. Happy birthday.
Hi.
[clears throat] Thank you.
You're welcome.
I'll stay for a bit and then go.
Okay.
I'd like to talk to you some time.
-No, Fer. -But not here.
We better not.
Go to your daughter. She needs you.
[sighs softly]
[thunder rumbles]
[Fernando] I lost a lot of things. The most important ones.
I lost them.
I was punished for loving too much.
Latte, right?
Yes, thanks.
[Fernando] They say true love comes once in a lifetime.
For me it was twice,
and maybe it won't happen ever again.
My heart is misunderstood.
No wonder it's called a dumb organ.
Even if you don't want it to, it keeps on beating…
with no explanation.
Stupidly…
or like crazy.
["Happy Together" by The Turtles plays]
♪ I can't see me loving Nobody but you ♪
♪ For all my life ♪
♪ When you're with me, baby The skies will be blue ♪
♪ For all my life ♪
♪ Me and you and you and me ♪
♪ No matter how they toss the dice ♪
♪ It had to be ♪
♪ The only one for me is you And you for me ♪
♪ So happy together ♪
♪ I can't see me loving Nobody but you ♪
♪ For all my life ♪
♪ When you're with me, baby The skies will be blue ♪
♪ For all my life ♪
♪ Me and you and you and me ♪
♪ No matter how they toss the dice ♪
♪ It had to be ♪
♪ The only one for me is you And you for me ♪
♪ So happy together ♪
♪ Me and you and you and me ♪
♪ No matter how they toss the dice ♪
♪ It had to be ♪
♪ The only one for me is you And you for me ♪
♪ So happy together ♪
♪ How is the weather? ♪
♪ So happy together ♪
♪ We're happy together ♪
♪ So happy together ♪
♪ Happy together ♪
♪ So happy together ♪
[playful instrumental music playing]