Abracadaver (2024) Movie Script
True magic occurs when family is together.
- The great Mellie
Mexican magician and illusionist
[Street sounds]
[Machine speaks]
Rub my palm with silver.
Let my crystal globe
unveil your future.
Please insert the coin.
[suspense music]
No, really, thank you very much.
No, no, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
No, thank you very much.
No, really, no.
Thank you very much.
Please trust in what
I have to say...
Will you join me?
I'm going to tell you everything
that the future holds for you
Seriously, trust this gypsy.
[Medea voice-over]
Every great magic trick,
every spectacular scam
and every unusual love story
always hide in the background
a mystery and a deception.
[Medea voice-over continues]
Every family always has someone
who sooner or later sacrifices
himself to protect others.
And those who do not know their history
are condemned to repeat it forever.
[Rumble sound]
[Old song playing]
Mom.
You have been appearing in my
dreams over and over again.
What do you have to tell me?
You do whatever it takes
to defend your children from any danger
that could jeopardize their future.
Medea, I come to give you
a mission.
Long ago I began a struggle to heal
a betrayal that weighs on the family.
because of your grandparents,
but I couldn't finish it.
Now you are the one who
must put an end to it.
Are you okay, sis?
It's showtime.
[Medea voice-over] If your mom was the most
wanted thief in the country
and your dad is the best
illusionist in America.
You should assume that
the account of all your
karmas may have to be paid
by you and your siblings.
And if you consider yourself a worthy
heir, you should have a trick ready.
spectacular to disappear without a trace.
Especially if you have committed
the coup of your life.
One week before...
[Bar sounds]
Hello? Compadre?
I had to come earlier
to sieze the situation.
Yes, everything is fine.
The Japanese will arrive at seven
and the private room is ready.
Then we'll have dinner
and then to your joint.
Remember, pure young lady.
This way we'll force them
to sign on the spot.
The mustang is repaired.
The Japanese would love to ride around
in a red convertible, don't you think?
Isn't it, compadre?
Well? Compadre?
The battery run out
on this piece of shiet.
If I may, can I charge
your phone on the bar?
I'd keep an eye
in case it rings
and bring it to you to
continue your call, sir.
What about you?
Do you like to be overhearing
other people's conversations?
No, I just try to be attentive
to offer a better service.
I haven't seen you here before,
but you look familiar.
I worked at the House of Games
and at the Nine Queens.
Maybe I had the pleasure of
serving you there.
Of course, of course.
I remembered.
You helped me get that drunk out
of the Nine Queens, didn't you?
It was you, of course.
I don't know what you
are talking about, sir.
As I've said,
I'm very discreet.
That's the way!
I like your style.
Look, come.
I organize some
social events and
someone like you, who
keeps his mouth shut
would be perfect to
attend my guests.
Call me on the weekend, okay?
And yes, I trust you.
[Bar sounds and music]
[Merlin imitates the person's voice]
Compadre, the battery run out on this shit.
Please send the Mustang
to the club right away.
At the entrance you'll hand the keys
to a waiter who is a friend of mine.
He'll give you one of my cards
so you know it's him.
Okay?
[Rock music]
[Phone call]
Brother, I am Medea.
I hope you can listen this
as soon as possible.
Its an emergency.
Dad is missing.
I can't find him anywhere.
I even reported it to the police.
Please look for it.
Do you know where Houdini is?
[Calm music]
[Door opens]
Hello, good afternoon.
The costume party starts later.
In addition, you need a
vip wristband for access.
And obviously another outfit because
the one you're wearing is zero cool.
It's not a costume,
it's my work clothes.
I am the locksmith.
Sorry, I was waiting for you.
Come in, come in.
What a great costume
you are wearing.
It's not a costume,
it's my work clothes.
So what's the problem?
I can't find the key.
Don't worry, that's very easy.
Really?
I can't find the key
to the lock.
My dominated has been willing to go
to the bathroom for over an hour.
Shut up!
Weren't you a masochist?
Why don't you go down
to welcome your guests.
This will take sime time because
the hardware is very rusty.
But we'll release the boy soon.
Trust me.
Well, that's fine.
What a crybaby you are.
[imitating a baby's cry]
[Door open]
Happy halloween.
[Marimba music]
[Engine car, car stop]
You were recommended by
Cuquis Urrea and Nena Solrzano.
It worked very well for them
that you hypnotized them.
How can I help you?
Oh, I'm dying of embarrassment.
Besides, for someone like me,
it's an inconvenience, because
Because it looks bad for a
society girl to be a kleptomaniac.
How did you know?
Oh, you told her?
You truly are half a witch.
No, I saw you in the waiting room.
You grabbed my Buddha.
It's hot in here, isn't it?
Support me!
I just can't help it.
In other words, I'm getting
a reputation as a thief.
Hypnosis is so effective
to stop certain behaviors
that its results may seem magical.
Veme.
[Suspense music]
[Lightning sound]
Sara.
Listen to me.
You are going to do everything I ask
you to do because my words are orders.
Yes, madame.
Repeat after me: I will not steal.
I will not steal.
Taking what is not mine is wrong.
Taking what is not mine is wrong.
If I do so, I will feel that a divine fire
will burn my hands and my screams
will give me away as a vile thief.
If I do, I will feel a divine fire
burning my hands and my screams
they will give me away as a vile thief.
Don't judge me. Support me.
Thief stealing from a kleptomaniac
has 100 years of forgiveness.
Thank you for the flowers, they are beautiful
I'm glad that you like it.
It wasn't necessary, anyway I'm gonna sleep with you all night.
Shut up brass, they can hear us
Hear? Haha. That's funny.
well, your father can see us and he understand the sign language
I also have a gift for you.
Close your eyes.
Common, close your eyes!
It's you and me!
Thank you.
Happy anniversary sweetie.
Don Belmond.
Don Belmond.
Come and see this.
They are talking about Mr. Melli.
Come.
Merlin, they're talking about your dad.
[Voice on TV] Mexico's best wizard
is on the verge of death.
The great Mli, a renowned illusionist
who for decades was an idol.
is hospitalized, struggling
between the here and the hereafter.
Abracadabra!
[On TV] He was abandoned by his parents at the
Belmond Circus when he was just a baby,
and the artists raised him,
becoming his real family.
[TV continues] He enjoyed international
fame thanks to his
"Abracadabra" program, with
which he broke audience records,
and his appearances in several films
as a leading man and vigilante.
This led him to found a chain
of costume and magic stores called
"The macabre house Abracadabra".
But just as I was sharing the show with
Medea, Merlin and Houdini,
a tragedy occurred.
The strange death of Cassandra,
his wife and life partner,
led him to step away from the stage
just at the peak of his career.
Little by little he was
consumed by oblivion.
The idol of young and
old did not come back
for a decade, until today,
when he was admitted to the
a sanatorium due to health problems and
according to reports,
his life is in danger.
The arcana say we are a disgrace.
We only got together to see my
dad because of a misfortune.
No, that's not tarot, sis.
It is your claim.
You are a control freak.
To see him we have to ask you
for an appointment.
I don't visit him cause I hate
to see him so defeated.
He's been a hermit for years,
locked up in his house,
full of trash, doing
who knows what.
Haven't you noticed
that he is depressed?
Hey.
We were all affected by my mom's
death, but we moved on, didn't we?
He got stuck living
in a melodrama.
He lost store franchises,
has no savings.
He's really fucked up!
Once we are with him, can you keep
your comments to yourself?
I promise not to say a word.
Like his girlfriend.
As the girlfriend of this one?
Don't mess with Angela's disability.
You are a brute. You have
the advantage of your wife
can't talk and you still won't marry her.
At least I have someone
to love me.
You? You're lonelier than Medea.
But for pleasure. Not like her that
no one can stand her.
Sons.
Oh, what happiness to see you together
to come see me.
Though it is in these
unfortunate circumstances.
Outside are the reporters.
They want to know
what happened.
Is the media reporting the news?
Wizard, what were you doing alone
in a cemetery at midnight?
The truth is...
I was planning a coup.
Your mother and I were involved in it.
[Disturbing sound]
But how is my mom
involved in this?
Cassandra and I Could not conclude
the coup do to his sudden death.
And there it is...
The past...
Coming to collect what we owe him.
A long time ago
A millionaire contacted her.
Truth is that I never saw him.
But what I do know is that he
paid her for the entire job.
When your mother died,
he disappeared.
[Piano Music]
But a few months ago,
someone came to see me.
It was the messenger.
Who is this millionaire?
[sound of lightning]
Someone who is capable of anything.
Anything!
On the anniversary
of your mother's death.
He looked for me and [lightning sound]
finally found me.
He knew she used to
read the future
to corrupt politicians and then
stole from them to help the poor.
He knew of his dual identity
and he also knew she was
very good at risky assaults.
Please sit.
You see...
I am part of an ancient lodge.
We collect corpses.
Unusual corpses.
Corpses of chosen ones
and enlightened ones that help us
communicate with other dimensions.
But I am missing a promised piece.
You still owe us the twin mummy.
Dad, when I arrived,
the nuns gave me this.
You had it in your jacket.
After a tour over Europe,
the twin mummy arrives to this city.
The most recognized piece of the museum
of Guanajuato that will be
exhibited at the Belen Cemetery.
Why didn't you show it to us?
Let's see.
Were you planning to steal a dead body?
No. Not any dead person.
Precisely that mummy.
The twin mummy is the most famous corpse
on display in the Guanajuato museum.
People are shaken by its tragic
romantic legend, you know?
I don't remember
what it is about.
Yadira and Violeta
were twin sisters who lived in the city
of Guanajuato and who, in the middle of
of the last century were orphaned
and inherited a grocery store.
Both were in love with Lauro,
a farmer from here in Jalisco
who wanted to marry Violeta.
As he was poor,
he went to California
to make his fortune
and he promised Violet
that when he came back
He would take her to the altar
and build for her a huge estate
where they would be happy.
But Yadira, who hated not being
the chosen one by Lauro
murdered her sister with a stab wound
to the heart and then committed suicide.
The bodies went to the mass grave
and due to the minerals of the
region, they were mummified.
Eventually, both were
exhibited in the museum.
Several years later, Lauro
returned to Guanajuato as a don.
It is said that he owned
a fortune in jewelry.
and that she was bringing a pair
of diamond rings for her wedding.
When he learned of the tragedy,
full of sadness, he went to the
museum and paid for Violeta's corpse.
Lauro bought the promised hacienda and
built a crypt in the garden where he
buried himself alive with his
fortune and the mummy of his beloved.
The twin mummy was not a
known object years ago.
For this reason, and out
of respect for your grief,
I did not look for you to
complete the contract.
He comes to claim what is his.
Help me, please, I have
to go get that corpse.
But November 2 is in a
week. You can barely move.
I must steal that corpse because,
because I have to save you.
What do you mean, save us?
Why do you have to save us, pa?
Why would you risk your life
to complete the mission.
I need you to deliver it to me
before someone else steals it.
What if I don't get it?
If you fail, you could
compensate us
with that of any of your
three talented sons.
I have to keep my word and
keep your mother's word.
Because you are in danger
and I will not allow it.
[Fire sound]
Brothers, we have to plan a perfect
coup in less than four days.
I agree.
It's been a long time since dad
had such determination.
In spite of how ill he is and his age.
I don't know, I'm still not convinced.
Ah, money!
Mellidollars!
Do you remember these bills?
I used to exchange them for
marbles, for candy, with my...
And here's how handsome my
dad looked. Just like me.
In fact, I'll bet you a
million of these
if the collector's threat
is pure bluff.
I haven't seen one of these
in years.
How long ago since the three
of us were here?
About 20 years?
I remember you and mom
used to hang out there
reading cards at each other.
And you were her in the costumes,
trying one after another.
And imitating the voices
of incoming customers?
No.
At eight, you learned how to
open my dad's safe.
He was so angry cause you took
his porn movies.
He made me. He wanted them.
- Me?
- Yes. Don't you remember?
- Hey.
- What?
Did you and mom did ever
hypnotized each other?
You know it's impossible
between relatives.
If possible, she would have
taken away your fear
to ask for Angela's hand.
Right, right.
- Have you seen this?
- What?
What a beauty.
What?
You want to open it, don't you?
If you wanto to, go for it.
- What is it?
- A security alarm.
Security for what?
Those things only have
affective value.
Exactly.
It's not logical for Dad to have
such an alarm installed.
[Machine voice]
Hello.
Please tell me the
security code.
Abracadabra.
[Machine voice] Sorry, this is not the voice
registered in the system.
Please tell me the
security code.
My dad! Talk like my dad.
Abracadabra.
[Machine voice]
Correct voice.
The code is invalid.
First unsuccessful attempt.
Will it be the name
of one of us?
The name of his
prefered child?
Merlin.
[Machine voice]
Failed code.
Houdini.
[Machine voice]
Failed code.
Medea.
[Machine voice] You have only one attempt left
or the alarm will be activated.
Is it my mother's name?
No, wait.
[Rumble sound]
Children... Children!
Try with children.
Are you sure, sister?
[Machine voice]
With the selected voice.
If dad didn't choose
an individual name
is because together we are the most
valuable thing in his life.
Children.
[Machine sound]
You may come in.
Come in where?
[Door open]
How so?
Well, I guess it's a trick we
didn't know about the great Melli.
[Suspense music]
[Spooky scream]
Plese grow old.
Look, a macabre clown.
Have you ever been here?
No, never.
Look, look, look.
Ouch. What's that?
It's a rat.
Isn't there a switch?
[Houdini screams]
So big and such a coward.
I got burned
with the oil lamp.
What about this
shaggy girl?
Ah, it is a replica.
It looks amazing.
Looks like it was made
by Don Vicente's.
It's made of rubber.
Of course.
My dad hid a replica of the
mummy here
because all this has to do with
the organization of the coup.
Now I know what he has
done in the last 10 years.
This is my mom's handwriting.
These are the plans of the coffin
they used during the mummy tour.
It has the exact measurements
and design details.
What's my dad doing with a
safe-cracking instruction manual?
Hey, don't you guys think
it's a little weird?
Our parents were supposed to steal
the priceless mummy from the museum
and that's what they designed
this movie plan we see, right?
But I don't see any trace of that
plan or any photos of Guanajuato.
I think he discarded it when they took
the mummy to Europe
and then moved to the plan of
the Belen pantheon.
Here are several detail
shots that my mom made.
This means that my mom was
at that hacienda several times.
It must be this one here.
That is Lauro's ranch.
Which Lauro?
Lauro.
Lauro, the groom.
The twin's boyfriend. The rich man.
The one who made the hacienda.
But then, why did they planed the coup
on the hacienda and not on the museum?
Well, to begin with, because
it was closer to them.
Because this hacienda is not
in Guanajuato.
It's 1 hour from here.
And for the treasure
in the legend.
What does it say?
Lauro was buried alive with
his beloved and his fortune.
He buried himself with
his fortune and his wife.
Like the pharaohs, who buried
themselves with their treasures,
his servants and puppies.
Well, it wasn't puppys,
it was kittens.
Ok, ok... Excuse me,
Miss documentary.
What I mean is that in the crypt,
in addition to the corpses, there
should also be Lauro's diamonds.
No?
Are you crazy?
You can't enter that hacienda.
Come back.
Easy, pa.
We reviewed all the information that you
and mom collected over the years.
and we know by heart the
new plan to enter the ranch.
Why didn't you tell us
you wanted to include us?
The thing is I decided to
abort the mission
when I saw that it was
too dangerous.
We already know what you
wanted each of us to do.
Hey, pa, you and mom decided
to rob the mausoleum
to take the mummy for the collector
and to kept Lauro's jewelry, right?
To be honest,
that's right.
Your mother discovered
that before crossing
the border, Lauro exchanged
all his money for diamonds.
Some of those where put in his wedding
rings and the rest he swallowed.
Why what?
So as not to declare
anything to customs.
I am about to become
Roque Malacara,
the godson of the new
owner of the hacienda.
I checked the videos you got
from Roque.
I copied his voice,
his movements.
I know that this woman loves him
like a son and that the only way
to enter the ranch is by
impersonating him
and I'll do it, wizard.
Exactly.
That was the intention of including
you and your siblings in the plan.
But I regret it.
So I don't want you
to go there.
But why not?
Just because.
If you thought the collector
was someone dangerous,
[Storm sound]
the owner of the hacienda
is pure evil.
[Strike sound]
[Suspense music]
We all know that Agatha Villaseor is
the most powerful cacique in the region.
For more than 50 years, it has blatantly
stolen from hundreds of indigenous people.
protected by the old political system
that we want to overthrow today.
We have witnessed how she
destroys all those who
confrented her.
[Flattened skull]
She is an evil, sinister,
perverse woman,
raised in the sewers of power.
The land that used to
belong to the peasants
is now a territory with
no law but her own.
And that she lives confined and
protected by a former commander.
Palemn Cruz, better
known as "El Hacha",
is a corrupt, bloodthirsty cop,
that as he was discharged
from the police forces
became that lady's
head of security,
[music]
leading a group of hired killers
that maintain the ranch as
an impenetrable fortress.
El Sapo, la Pedrada,
Rmulo, Remo, la Gusana.
It is unfortunate that the judge
ruled in her favor again.
But I want to tell you this.
From here, from the prosecutor's office,
we are going to work very
hard to make that lady
pay for everything he has
stolen from the people
all that it has taken from him.
And I am convinced that
very soon, finally,
justice will be done.
[Laughs]
Congratulations, ma'am.
I told you so.
This judge would not fail.
It was all a matter of making
the right proposal.
[Loud music]
[Medea voice-over]
And so, despite the warnings,
we set out on our adventure to close
a cycle initiated by our parents.
We were going to meet some
very dangerous people.
So we had to behave as if
we were crazier than them.
We knew we were heding
into the lion's den.
But we all have a weakness...
and Doa Agatha's was
her godson Roque.
The only person who could enter
and leave the hacienda at will.
So we would take advantage of my
brother Merlin's resemblance to him.
We were going to get into that
ranch even if it was by force.
Let me in.
Let me in.
That you let me in.
Aren't you going
to let me in?
What's that mess?
It is my home!
Let's see, what's going on?
Leave me alone, Roque!
I didn't do anything!
How many times have I told
you not to contradict me?
Because I destroy you.
Godmother, I missed you.
Roque, what are you doing here?
Don't tell me you escaped
from the annex.
We send you to that clinic
to control your violent side.
He can't control his anger.
You shut up.
Or I'll knock your teeth out
and you'll necome a
good looking, baldy.
How so?
And toothless.
I'm fine now, Nina.
I am cured of everything,
even my gambling addiction.
Are you sure you are no longer
addicted to casinos and gambling?
For sure.
Do you want to bet?
You see I was fine, but this
wretch wouldn't let me in.
He came with unknown people.
They are my friends, you moron.
Commander, call the clinic
to let them know he escaped.
We'll call right away.
No, that's not necessary, ma'am.
Roque is under my care.
I am Dr. Vadillo.
Good afternoon.
Allow me to inform you that
your godchild has been
discharged from the annex.
I'm old, but not blind.
Improvement?
Just look at it.
Roque, you calm down or you'll
be back to the desert house
washing the latrines
with the tongue, ok?
No, it's okay, it's okay.
I'll calm down.
I'll calm down.
There it is.
I've calmed down.
I can't believe it.
Miracle.
I told you, it's under control.
Wait a minute, doctor!
Wait a minute!
And why were we not informed
by the general manager
of the rehabilitation center where this
donkey-faced bastard was waxed.
The thing is, it's not official yet,
but he really wanted to visit you.
He asked my permission to come.
- Really, mijo?
- Yes.
- You wanted to see me?
- Yes.
I thought you were very angry
with me for sending you there.
Well, at the beginning
I thought I'll get revenge by
taking out Remo's
remaining eye.
But then I thought:
give that satisfation to your Nina Agatha
to be less toxic.
- So I applied myself.
- Ay, mijo.
Oh, my king.
Let's see, my king.
You look different to me.
Different how, Nina?
As if you were someone else.
Of course he is another one.
You wanted him to change
and we delivered.
It is very difficult to explain.
It looks the same
on the outside, but...
There's something weird
I don't like.
We don't like.
There is something weird.
Yes, very weird.
Something strange.
Stranger than a honest politician.
I'm almost sure
it's his energy.
Well, his energy is different because
we took the wildness of him,
didn't we, Roque?
Yes, I'm not wild anymore, I'm gentle.
But.
But he neither smell
like he used to.
No, he doesn't.
He smells worse.
It does not smell as usual.
No, it doesn't smell like
always, it smells like never.
It's not his humor.
His humor is definitely not.
No, it is not him!
This is not my Roque!
Hold on, hold on!
Calm down
That's, that's not your Roque.
And it is not your Roque
because it is now mine.
And if it smells different, it's
because he has my scent all over it.
Gusana, throw a bucket
of ice water on them.
Ah, so you are the commander.
That's me, queen.
But you tell me axe or hatchet.
Or Palemon.
She is my girlfriend!
What a great joke!
Her name is Virginia and she comes
from a very hot place.
Very hot.
Tell me something, dear.
Are you really her girlfriend?
- Yes
- Why is she moaning?
Virginia is addicted... To bed.
It is obvios that she is... lazy.
She's lazy. Actually she is...
Love? Why don't we give it to her?
To whom?
To your godmother, the
gift you brought her.
We brought you a little gift.
What are you doing, bith?
Open the gift, nina.
You open it, Commander,
I don't want to get infected.
Gusana, you open it,
I don't want to get infected.
I made it with my own
hands in the annex, Nina.
[Piano music]
If you see little blood, it's because
I sliced the hand of the
one who criticized it.
Oh, it's me!
How wonderful!
I have never received
anything so beautiful!
It is so valuable!
It was my girlfriend's idea.
Oh, lovebirds, I'm happy.
Welcome to your home. Very welcome.
Doctor.
[whining]
It was so close!
What happened, Medea?
Why couldn't you
hypnotize her?
I tried, but I couldn't.
She pulled the cane.
That necklace is a
tiger's eye amulet.
And I'm sure she has a
talisman on her necklace.
Well, first step achived. We are now
inside the hacienda.
Step two.
There is the crypt.
That.
Let's see.
Agatha celebrates
November 2 every year.
Mom knew it was the
perfect date to sneak in,
because everyone will be
looking out for the guests.
And you know what?
That party is today,
so get ready.
[dog barks]
What up?
The dog doesn't recognize
your smell, Roque.
I just changed lotion.
If you want, we can let
him play for a while.
No, leave it there.
He looks tired, Sapo.
[dog barks]
[Mystical music]
Oh, how handsome.
What a great party, Mrs. Agatha.
Aren't you worried that with so
many guests, a thief might sneak in?
There is no safer place
than this ranch, doctor.
Don't worry.
We are not afraid of thieves.
The thieves are the ones afraid
to senak in and get caught!
[Laughs]
I'll tell the truth:
this lady doesn't need
any of us.
She is self-sufficient.
He has a barbaric aim
with the shotgun.
Besides, I've hunted all kinds
of animals
from the ones we'll have for dinner
up to an american buffalo.
That's my favorite trophy at home.
I have it stored in the library,
with my other treasures.
Please excuse me: I need to go to the
bathroom and call the clinic.
May I?
Just pull the lever.
Girl.
Do you know where Roque is?
Please excuse her
indecent manners.
She's not from here, she's
from Aguascalientes.
And how do they call you?
Nymphomaniacs.
No to those of Aguascalientes.
Ah!
Commander,
find Roque for me before she boils.
- Commander!
- What happened?
Look for Roque!
Sure, sure... I'll do.
Easy, easy.
For Roque, I go.
Nice girl, isn't she?
Viejo. Those from Aguascalientes
are called hidroclidas.
And if you continue to see her that way,
you will be called the castrated.
[Dramatic music]
[Creepy scream]
You scared me!
Where is Merlin?
I just saw him.
He left the tools next to the crypt
and told us to put this on.
[Epic music]
Salud!
I've got you by the short
and curlies, motherfucker.
Pre-Hispanic food.
Roque, you look so handsome.
He seems dehydrated.
Madam, rumor has it that you took
your godson out of foster care.
And then adopted him. Is it true?
Yes.
At that time I was on
political campaign.
And my consultant told me
that if the electorate realized
that I was rescuing from the street
to a child or a puppy, my
points were going to go up.
So, not to make a mistake,
I took both of them
to my speech.
And do you know what he did
when he was next to the dog
and in front of the public?
He bit the dog.
[laughs]
And I infected it with rabies.
[laughs]
Madam, the musicians are ready.
Dear friends, I now invite you to enjoy
the extraordinary voice of the famous
international soprano Alba del Llano.
[applause]
[Opera music]
What's up?
They put glue on the inside and
it cannot be opened with a key.
The chain must be cut
And now?
[metal noises]
[dog barks]
Easy, easy, easy.
Merlin said if we wore
Agatha's clothes
the dogs would do nothing to us.
I don't blame him.
We smell like Chernovil.
[chain breaks]
[Opera music]
[Sound of moving stone]
[sound of metal falling to the ground]
Fuck.
They will hear us!
There are no diamonds.
Hide!
[Opera music continues]
[Sound of moving stone]
[Opera music continues]
[Audience applauds]
If the twin mummy is not here
So the theory is true.
Which theory?
We are going to look for the
jewels in the old woman's safe.
No, Houdini.
Agatha said she had her
treasures hidden in the library.
We must seize the moment.
It is dangerous.
Medea, I'm not leaving
empty-handed.
Hey, no, no.
[window opens]
I'm staying here.
Agatha talked about a buffalo.
[Mystery music]
Hurry up, hurry up.
Hey!
What does it do?
Calm down.
No one can be here.
How did you open?
Calm down.
Look at my eyes.
Look at my eyes.
I can't, I'm cross-eyed.
Let's see what the
commander says.
In the meantime, you are
under arrest. Move!
Oh, Gusanita.
But hey.
Hey, but don't point at me!
Come on!
Such beautiful hair
you have.
[Suspense music]
Don't leave her alone, Roque.
Someone might stole her.
What happened?
Nothing. I'll tell you later.
It's Lauro!
And he tells me: No, it's just that
I'm with the girl from the taran.
Which taran?
So I asked him.
And he says to me: taran!
Can I?
Yes, come in.
Oh, children, I'm so glad you came.
Look who came out of
his tent to visit me.
Don Belmond.
Applause.
And those chocolates?
He brought them.
I did not ask for them.
Please sit down.
I'm going to work
announcing the two shows
of the day.
Darling.
Good to see you.
Take care of and support your
father in any way you can.
It's worst than I thought.
Well, will you now tell me
what happened?
All wrong, Dad.
The twin mummy was not
in the tomb.
Someone beat us to it.
What do you mean
it wasn't there?
I think Agatha sold it.
On the altar of the dead she had
Lauro's picture.
That means she knows the legend
and she knows what was in the tomb.
In Lauro's tomb there
were no diamonds either.
And in the safe there were only papers.
We brought Lauro's corpse with us.
Maybe we can give it to the collector.
in the meantime, to negotiate.
I'm almost sure last night
at the hacienda
I saw the messenger
you told us about.
The collector...
I can do it alone!
Fuck!
He will not leave us in...
Dad... Dad!
Help me!
Wizard...
Go get someone.
Quickly, quickly.
Wizard. Wizard, breathe.
Here I am with you. Wizard.
Oh, I don't feel good at all.
No, no, no. Breathe, breathe.
I can't.
I am here. I am with you.
Son. Take care of everything.
Don't say that. Wizard.
I can't breathe.
No. Wizard. Wizard, breathe.
Easy, easy, easy.
All right, everybody out of here.
Can you leave, please?
[door slams]
Brothers
We can't let my dad down.
We need a plan B.
What do you mean by plan B?
Hello, I'm Milton Winkler, responsible
for the tour that has taken
our national heritage to
different countries in Europe.
It is a pleasure to be here again
in our homeland, with
all of you.
Out of the 100 pieces exhibited in
the collection at Guanajuato
the Twin Mummy is the
most famous of all.
It is an honor that the Twin Mummy
is here in our city today.
Thank you.
Thank you.
First of all, I would like to
sincerely thank
to the authorities of the
Pantheon of Belen Museum
for given us the opportunity to use this
unique and wonderful space in the city.
Well, ladies and gentlemen
of the media
Flash photography is not allowed.
The twin mummy.
[Tension music]
I ask you to come with me
by pairs in order to
to take a closer look to
the reason of our visit.
Please accompany me, carefully.
The rest of you, please stay here.
at the foot of the steps
and wait your turn.
Please.
Just look at this beauty.
[Camera clicks]
One question.
Yes, tell me.
Has anyone ever tried to
steal the twin mummy?
Well, unfortunately in Madrid
we had an attempted robbery,
but we were able to prevent it,
so we took action.
To answer your question, Miss,
stealing the twin mummy
is practically impossible.
Yes, yes, yes. Give me 20 minutes
and I'll come get you sister.
I just left Merlin at the circus
and I have some things to do.
Ok,
Let's see what you keep here with
such zeal, dear Agatha.
[door close]
Was this in the safe?
In a safety deposit box
inside the safe.
What you see is Agatha's
most precious object.
You told me there was nothing.
Why did you lie?
I didn't want you to have
false expectations.
I wanted to check if
it was the jewelry.
I have just opened it.
This confirms my theory about
what happened to mom.
This changes everything.
Which theory?
Twice now.
I'm not going to tell you
right now.
Explain it to me,
cause I don't get it.
[patrol siren sounds]
Fuck!
Relax.
Hide that.
[Police]
Hello, my friend.
Good afternoon. Any problem?
No, just here for a routine
check-up, right, buddy?
Yes, but we are not doing
anything wrong.
Excuse the inconvenience.
It's just the car caught
our attention.
Nice ride, well treated.
Yes, thanks.
Truth is I'm in a hurry.
Don't worry.
It won't take long.
We'll just check a few things.
Okay.
Positive?
Talk to the captain.
Boss
Tell your compadre
we found his car.
It still has the same plate.
We'll take it to you.
Please, gentleman.
Don't see me
Calm down, calm down.
Easy, easy, easy.
[fights and blows]
[motorcycle sound]
Thank you very much, Stanley.
I've loved this popcorn
ever since I was a kid.
Thank you.
What's up kid?
Don Belmond.
What happened?
How is your dad?
Bad.
After you left, he received
bad news and got worse.
I am here to ask you a favor.
What are we good for?
What can Belmond Circus
do for you?
To put on a show that could help us
save my dad's life.
A show?
Is there a risk of
losing the circus?
Would my little carrot
be in any danger?
And would you allow it?
Of course not.
Do you know why the old circus guard
greets each other like this?
This is how the catcher grabs
his partners on the trapeze.
Their lives depend on him,
on how he holds them.
Count on us, my boy.
We will not let you fall.
Thank you very much, Mr. Belmond.
Thank you.
What happened, Medea?
[motorcycle sound]
What's up, little brother?
Did you got a nose job?
You should have seen how
I left their fists.
Poor guys.
Angela.
Good to see you.
Although I would have preferd under
different circumstances.
Me too.
Wizard. What are you doing here?
Merlin, we need to talk.
No, no.
I was fooled.
We were deceived.
The two of them are accomplices, Houdini.
We were played, as always.
The great Melli is not dying.
Everything is a lie.
Would you have preferred Dad was
convalescing for real?
No.
I would have preferred not been
distressed for his health
while risking my life
playing Roque.
Let me explain.
A few months ago I told Medea
that I had met the collector.
She was the one who suggested that I fake
the heart attack so I could trick him.
If the media announced that I was on the
verge of death, I would have more time.
Do you understand me, son?
And I think it's a great
plan, but why lie to us?
For us to make the strike.
My dad didn't ask us
to do anything.
No.
He just used the basic
principle of the swindler.
He made us give him our
trust on our own account.
Specially having you as a
procurer at his side.
No, he did not ask for help.
But he wanted us to come to
the macabre house
to find the secret room
understand the plan and pool
our talents to execute it.
It was necessary, understand it.
You don't know it, but my wife,
Cassandra, your mother,
sacrificed herself in order to solve
the mystery that has been hanging
over the family for a long time.
The answer to that mystery
was held by a cacique.
My mom noticed when
she read his palm.
So she became her friend.
When she confirmed everything,
she decided to act alone.
The cacique found out,
felt betrayed and therefore
killed your mother.
And it turns out that this cacique
is none other than Agatha Villaseor.
This...
This is the kerchief your mother was
wearing the last time I saw her.
And then, when we found the body,
she was no longer wearing it.
It was in the old woman's safe.
For Agatha it is a hunting trophy.
Do you think all this was necessary
to help you find the murderer?
No.
No, but they would have ruined it
because you would have been
motivated by revenge.
You wouldn't been as natural
as you were.
Tell me something.
If you had known, would you have
been kind and playful with Agatha?
Of course not.
Your passion, your pain
would have given you away.
Same to you.
I know you.
[slams table]
Look, Dad
I entered this sham
for the diamonds
and cause you offered half of them
if I found them.
Yes, sis.
You are not the only one
who agreed with him.
So I was the only one who was not
in communication with you, son.
Don't come near me.
It pisses me off you think I was not
capable of understanding the plan
its motives.
I took a chance.
Well, at least we didn't hurt
Houdini as you did.
Because he's like this
because of you.
Hey, stop fighting.
I accept my karma.
Why do you think everyone
walks away from you?
Why do you think
you are alone?
At least I have initiative.
You haven't formalized your
relationship with Angela.
Do you know why?
Because you have no authority.
You have no character.
You have no decision.
You have no voice.
Because you do not exist.
Merlin!
Daughter, let him go.
No...
It's just that...
Without Merlin, there is no plan.
Hey, where are you going?
Go back with your family.
To what?!
Dont yell at me.
I'M NOT YELLING AT YOU!
Yes! You're talking to me with capital letters.
THATS NOT TRUE!
Why are you so angry with your sister?
Im more angry with myself.
Medea is right.
I copycat and steal personalities
because I am afraid to know who I am...
...or what I'm not.
I like who you are when you're with me.
[nusic playing]
I would like that you realize
who you are, and what are you capable.
and i would love be by your side
when you figure out.
Merlin was right.
We should have been
honest with him.
He's such a pussy.
We are all professional liars.
I'm sorry.
I feel so bad cause I have not been
a good father to you.
I could not keep you together.
As you see
your brother is no longer with us.
Now we have to sacrifice.
Look, this is the new plan.
Especially you, Houdin,
you're so rapturous.
Ok.
If this is to avenge my Mom's death
and put Agatha in jail, let's do it.
You came to early.
You interrupted me.
You told me to wait 3 minutes.
6 minutes.
But I that was my cue.
That was not your cue.
Where did we leave off?
Do you know what timing is?
Timing? Of course it is.
The rhythm. That has always
been your problem.
But I said the motivational phrase.
No, no motivational phrase.
Let's see, let's see, let's see.
Did you come to an agreement?
Oh, you have no voice.
You have no initiative.
Stop it, kids.
Hey, really, don't take it personally.
This is good for the project.
All right.
I owe you an apology.
You owe them an apology
and you owe us a mummy.
Hold it right there! Don't move.
Hey. Dad.
Easy, easy.
He helped us.
If it weren't for him, Houdini
and I wouldn't be alive.
He saved us from the cops and
brought us here.
I have been following the
four of you for a long time.
My job is to protect you
until you achieve the goal.
By orders of the Collector.
No, no. That is not true.
No, he threatened me.
Well, that was to motivate him.
It did not go very well.
You are not the only
mastermind here.
Your children went behind
your back and created a plan.
I will support them because
it looks like the perfect coup.
You wanted the three of us to join
and help you steal the mummy.
Well, that's it. You made it.
But now you'll get
your hands dirty.
It's time to get back to action.
If you really want to honor my
mom's memory
and fulfill the order
of the collector
you have to put on
that suit again.
We can't steal the mummy at night
because there will be too many guards.
So we'll do it at daytime
and with an audience.
And what better distraction than
the return of the great Melli.
Let's use that all media
are talking about you.
The legend has to shine again.
Let's don't make the same
mistake my mom did.
Let's do this together.
I'm really crying. Kids.
[Emotive music]
Real magic happens
when the family is united.
[Voice of the news] Do you remember
a couple of days ago we reported
the delicate state of health
of the great Melli?
Today we received a press release
announcing his return to illusionism
and promises to dissapear
the twin mummy.
[Mistery music]
Call the commander!
Romulo!
[Gun Shots]
Fire!
And here we have Milton Winkler,
the event's tour director.
Hi. What's up?
We are very happy with this news.
We are true fans of
the great Melli.
And I love his return will be with
the twin mummy
in a marvelous act of magic.
As long as he doesn't burn it
like in his movies, Right?
My Roque is kidnapped.
These were left to us
as a message.
Let's see, darling, what happened?
Last night we went to a
clandestine gambling house
and Roque went crazy betting
over and over again.
And the worst part is he took a loan
from the owners.
And he lost everything.
When we said you were his godmother
we thought they would chinken out,
But it came out worse.
They kept my Mustang.
This great show will only be in presence of
media and some personalities,
but will be broadcast live.
I don't know who you are,
but I warn you...
Madam, shut up,
that Im in charge.
If you want to see Roque
alive, you will obey.
I want to listen to Roque,
Commander, I know you are there.
Take the lady to the bank to her
largest safe deposit box.
You'll put all its contents in the
backpack I gave you
and will wait for
my instructions.
Understood?
I don't want anyone else
in the vehicle.
I said I want to listen to Roque!
And you will. As soon as
I get my money.
I am not a murderer like you.
I will just collect
one of your debts.
I'll call an ambulance to take
the doctor to the hospital.
Third call.
Third.
We begin.
Call your contacts in the
police and ask for support.
They shall block roads,
airports, everything.
Don't worry, boss.
Everything will be fine.
[Mistery music]
Come on, little brother.
I hope we find him in one piece.
I'll call the Vikings gang
to find the doctor's car.
And when Roque is safe and sound,
I want you to move heaven, sea and earth
until you find the culprit.
I want to skin it myself.
Yes ma'am.
Did you hear that, you bastards?
We don't want failures. Come on.
Thank you for coming.
I love you.
I love you all.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming.
Thank you for joining us.
[Crowd sound]
I'll call the bank to
get them ready.
Let's go.
[Cars start up]
What's in there?
You can't get that in.
It is Mr. Melli's make-up
and hairstyling table.
Hey, officer, look at his raw face.
There's no way she's
going on camera like that.
He really needs a make up.
Ok, but the cart goes the other way.
And when you get out, I can
get an autograph, right?
Of course, of course.
[Cars at full speed]
I need to ask you for a favor.
Whatever you ask.
I assume the mummy is monitored
by closed-circuit cameras, right?
That's right, day and night.
Can you turn those cameras
off while I perform my show?
I don't want my act of illusionism
to be recorded.
[Cars at full speed]
[Ambulance siren]
It's just that if that video was released,
I would lose credibility.
Of course.
And people woul stop
believing in magic,
and neither you nor I
want to disappoint them.
No, not at all.
You do understand what
I'm saying, don't you?
So what are you going to do?
I'll turn off the cameras
and sit the audience in this part.
Not so close.
[Electric window open]
[Ambulance siren]
The ambulance arrived.
[Door slams]
Wait for me in the van.
Are you sure, boss?
Ok.
[Car door closes]
Hello?
Do you have it all?
Yes, all.
Go to the Devil's Bridge
on the old road to Tonal.
Leave the bag on the Virgin's altar
and keep driving until I call you back.
- Understood?
- Understood.
Commander.
Go to the Diablo Bridge,
at Tonal.
Hurry up!
[Phone rings]
Mr. Prosecutor.
If you want to catch
Agatha Villaseor,
go to the abandoned
sugar mill at San Gabriel.
Wait a second.
Who is this?
Please check out the
pictures I'll send
and take your people with you.
Ladies and gentlemen.
[Circus music]
After 10 years away from stages,
is back into this
beautifull museum
the great, the absolute
king of illusionists.
Let's welcome with a
round of applause
to the great Melli!
[applause]
[Cars at full speed]
Today I will disappear this mummy.
And so I ask, do you
want to see real magic?
Yes!
[Car stops]
[Door closes]
I want you to go back to
the magic of childhood
and repeat after me
- One
- One
- Two
- Two
Three.
Abracadabra!
Thank you.
Thank you.
[motorcycle sound]
Captain, the suspect is leaving
the Diablo Bridge on a motorcycle.
The money is in a black
backpack. Grab him!
Turn it up.
And now,
in order to return the mummy
into its place, I need you
to concentrate
and say softly:
Come back, mummy,
come back.
Come back, mummy,
come back.
Come back, mummy,
come back.
Come back, mummy,
come back.
One, two, three.
Abracadabra.
[Applause]
[Crowd celebrate]
[Motorcycle sound ]
[starts motorcycle]
[Car at full speed]
We delivered the money.
Go to the abandoned
San Gabriel sugar mill.
Your godson is there.
Hello? Hello?
[Motorcycle sound]
[Motorcycle sound]
[boxes are thrown away]
[collapsed tables ]
[Action music]
[Car sound]
[Telephone sound]
I'm where you told me.
Walk to the wall of noise
in front of you.
Roque is there.
Wait for me here, Commander.
[Door close]
[Action Music]
[motorcycle sound]
No, no, no!
Don't throw it!
[Motorcycle sound]
What are you doing here?
Commander, come quickly!
What up ma'am?
Ask this bitch where
my godson is.
Your godson?
Your godchild is being tortured
at the annex you sent him to.
Who are you?
Where is the commander?
I saw him get into my truck.
But not when he got off.
[Car claxon]
Commander, I can't talk.
We located the doctor's
car with the suspects.
Leave me the keys in the
truck and go get them!
What are you waiting for?
[car on the move]
Shall I read your future?
Or can you imagine it?
Years ago, a woman like you
wanted to get smart with me.
I was happy to kill her
when she broke into
my house to steal.
Yes, but that woman didn't
want your money.
She wanted justice.
Have you heard about
the twin mummies?
Legend says Yadhira killed
her sister Violeta
when Lauro left for the U.S.
And then committed suicide.
But that is not true.
What really happened
is that Violeta got pregnant of Lauro
just before he left.
He never found out because in
childbirth things got complicated.
Before dying in childbirth, Violeta
asked Yadira to take care of the baby.
But she abandoned him
in a passing circus.
Yes, that circus was
the Belmond Circus.
For many years, Yadhira pretended
to be Violeta, writing to Lauro.
He, in turn, sent money
to build the hacienda.
It wasn't until his return that
he realized it was all a hoax.
Lauro discovered that
his beloved was a mummy
and that his son
was lost to the world.
Yadira, in desperation, confessed
she was in love with him.
Feeling rejected, she
killed Lauro out of spite
taking away the possibility of
finding his son to form a family.
Yadhira kept Lauro's
jewelry and wedding rings.
He paid a reporter to spread the
false legend of the twin mummies.
She came to the hacienda
Lauro bought.
There she build a crypt to keep the corpse
of his impossible love.
Her name now is
gatha Villaseor.
And she'd been waiting her own death
to rest next to Lauro's tomb.
She wanted to spend
eternity with him.
But that's not going to happen.
Because we'll grant that wish
to those who deserve it.
70 years had to pass for my parents
to get back together.
Children, leave me alone with her.
[Suspense music]
Hello?
This is Captain Fujita speaking.
We have the ransom money
from your boss.
We'll wait for you at El Ocotillo.
Fucking great, Captain.
We are on our way.
Hit to the Ocotillo Lake.
Let's pick the money first.
Sapo, ask the Vikings to
get doctor's car.
Yes, sir.
Everyone beware.
It may be a trap.
We are almost there.
Aunt.
You did a lot of harm
to my family.
You killed my parents
my wife.
But today
the time has come
for you to pay.
[Clap]
Nobody fires a single bullet
until I give the order.
There it is.
My father was
a country person
just like all those
you have abused.
You also stole their land,
their dreams.
But today is your
judgment day.
Are you okay, sis?
It's showtime.
[Medea voice-over] Remember I told you
that you must have a spectacular act to escape
without anyone imagining it?
[suspense music]
Lieutenant.
Ms. Agatha, you are under arrest.
[suspense music]
What's up?
Axe.
Is it complete?
Let's see, check your bags,
motherfucker.
We are honest.
I know you, Captain.
[motorcycle sound]
[Wizard voice-over]
These are the "Melli dollars"
You can get them at "The macabre house Abracadabra".
Ahhhh!
[Rock music]
Let's go!
Where is Roque?
Where is Roque?
Where is Roque?
Where is him?
Who is Roque?
[Suspense music]
[Wizard voice-over] Today, thanks to my wife,
thanks to you, dear children,
for the first time the whole
family is together.
Thank you very much.
I was always tormented by the idea
of not knowing who my parents were
and also of not knowing
why they had abandoned me.
[Medea voice-over] This is the temple
where my grandfather wanted to marry his beloved.
I think it is the perfect place
for them to rest in peace.
And well, also tell you that
this fortune Yadhira
accumulated,
all this
[emotional music]
was because she stole it
from your grandfather.
And so I want to split it.
One part will be for the family,
for us.
And this for the Belmond family.
Thank you. Thank you.
Another part will go to
the people gatha swindled.
A new tent.
Because that's what my sweetheart
would have wanted.
Thank you very much for
fulfilling the will of my parents
to be eternally together
in one grave.
That's what they deserved.
Thank you very much.
The collector thought it was
a better idea
that the original mummy stayed
here so that no one could find it.
If anyone plans to take
it from the museum,
will have a surprise
made of rubber.
Please.
Please tell the collector that I will
always be forever indebted to him.
No, man, there are no
debts between families.
Besides, I couldn't say no after all the
circus your daughter went through to gather
your grandparents and that you knew
your true origin, right, my love?
Dad, we need to talk.
Yes, we need to talk.
In other words, you
I was fooled.
Sons.
Do they realize it?
We were deceived.
The two of them are accomplices.
Pleased to meet you.
My name is Fabian.
I am your daughter's boyfriend.
So, you are my father-in-law.
Siblings-in-law.
Sister-in-law. Well.
However you say.
Wait, there's one thing
I don't understand.
The collector threatened me and...
Who is he?
My dad.
And he is a great admirer of yours.
He sends his best regards.
Medea.
You lied to all of us.
Brother.
We had to heal our lineage.
My mom told me.
You do whatever it takes to save
your children from any danger
that could jeopardize their future.
I don't want the new generations
to carry with this family karma.
But why the urgency?
She is pregnant.
Did you do all this because
you are pregnant?
Surprise.
No, no father-in-law
Grandfather, then.
No!
Come into my arms
So I
I'm going to be a grandfather.
The old man is going to have
grandchildren
and my little carrot doesn't
want to get pregnant.
Don't you realize that for circus people,
family is the most important thing?
[upbeat music]
Let's see if this will cheer them up.
Thank you, brother.
And I wanted to improve the species.
What is he telling her?
He is proposing.
It looks like they are splitting up.
I think that's the end...
[ovation]
I love to see my family like this.
Now that I realize
Aren't those the rings your
grandfather was getting married with?
I don't know what you're
talking about, Dad.
Don't you know?
Tell me the truth.
Houdini? You found those jewels
in the safe, didn't you?
I don't know what
you are talking about.
Houdini.
Don't do your escapist act.
Houdini Come here. Come here!
[Medea voice-over]
Every great magic trick,
every spectacular scam
and every unusual love story
always hide in the background
a mystery and a deception.
And if it is to save the family,
one is capable of anything.
A few weeks later
Commander.
Be prepared.
After the leak,
the hunt begins.
- The great Mellie
Mexican magician and illusionist
[Street sounds]
[Machine speaks]
Rub my palm with silver.
Let my crystal globe
unveil your future.
Please insert the coin.
[suspense music]
No, really, thank you very much.
No, no, thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
No, thank you very much.
No, really, no.
Thank you very much.
Please trust in what
I have to say...
Will you join me?
I'm going to tell you everything
that the future holds for you
Seriously, trust this gypsy.
[Medea voice-over]
Every great magic trick,
every spectacular scam
and every unusual love story
always hide in the background
a mystery and a deception.
[Medea voice-over continues]
Every family always has someone
who sooner or later sacrifices
himself to protect others.
And those who do not know their history
are condemned to repeat it forever.
[Rumble sound]
[Old song playing]
Mom.
You have been appearing in my
dreams over and over again.
What do you have to tell me?
You do whatever it takes
to defend your children from any danger
that could jeopardize their future.
Medea, I come to give you
a mission.
Long ago I began a struggle to heal
a betrayal that weighs on the family.
because of your grandparents,
but I couldn't finish it.
Now you are the one who
must put an end to it.
Are you okay, sis?
It's showtime.
[Medea voice-over] If your mom was the most
wanted thief in the country
and your dad is the best
illusionist in America.
You should assume that
the account of all your
karmas may have to be paid
by you and your siblings.
And if you consider yourself a worthy
heir, you should have a trick ready.
spectacular to disappear without a trace.
Especially if you have committed
the coup of your life.
One week before...
[Bar sounds]
Hello? Compadre?
I had to come earlier
to sieze the situation.
Yes, everything is fine.
The Japanese will arrive at seven
and the private room is ready.
Then we'll have dinner
and then to your joint.
Remember, pure young lady.
This way we'll force them
to sign on the spot.
The mustang is repaired.
The Japanese would love to ride around
in a red convertible, don't you think?
Isn't it, compadre?
Well? Compadre?
The battery run out
on this piece of shiet.
If I may, can I charge
your phone on the bar?
I'd keep an eye
in case it rings
and bring it to you to
continue your call, sir.
What about you?
Do you like to be overhearing
other people's conversations?
No, I just try to be attentive
to offer a better service.
I haven't seen you here before,
but you look familiar.
I worked at the House of Games
and at the Nine Queens.
Maybe I had the pleasure of
serving you there.
Of course, of course.
I remembered.
You helped me get that drunk out
of the Nine Queens, didn't you?
It was you, of course.
I don't know what you
are talking about, sir.
As I've said,
I'm very discreet.
That's the way!
I like your style.
Look, come.
I organize some
social events and
someone like you, who
keeps his mouth shut
would be perfect to
attend my guests.
Call me on the weekend, okay?
And yes, I trust you.
[Bar sounds and music]
[Merlin imitates the person's voice]
Compadre, the battery run out on this shit.
Please send the Mustang
to the club right away.
At the entrance you'll hand the keys
to a waiter who is a friend of mine.
He'll give you one of my cards
so you know it's him.
Okay?
[Rock music]
[Phone call]
Brother, I am Medea.
I hope you can listen this
as soon as possible.
Its an emergency.
Dad is missing.
I can't find him anywhere.
I even reported it to the police.
Please look for it.
Do you know where Houdini is?
[Calm music]
[Door opens]
Hello, good afternoon.
The costume party starts later.
In addition, you need a
vip wristband for access.
And obviously another outfit because
the one you're wearing is zero cool.
It's not a costume,
it's my work clothes.
I am the locksmith.
Sorry, I was waiting for you.
Come in, come in.
What a great costume
you are wearing.
It's not a costume,
it's my work clothes.
So what's the problem?
I can't find the key.
Don't worry, that's very easy.
Really?
I can't find the key
to the lock.
My dominated has been willing to go
to the bathroom for over an hour.
Shut up!
Weren't you a masochist?
Why don't you go down
to welcome your guests.
This will take sime time because
the hardware is very rusty.
But we'll release the boy soon.
Trust me.
Well, that's fine.
What a crybaby you are.
[imitating a baby's cry]
[Door open]
Happy halloween.
[Marimba music]
[Engine car, car stop]
You were recommended by
Cuquis Urrea and Nena Solrzano.
It worked very well for them
that you hypnotized them.
How can I help you?
Oh, I'm dying of embarrassment.
Besides, for someone like me,
it's an inconvenience, because
Because it looks bad for a
society girl to be a kleptomaniac.
How did you know?
Oh, you told her?
You truly are half a witch.
No, I saw you in the waiting room.
You grabbed my Buddha.
It's hot in here, isn't it?
Support me!
I just can't help it.
In other words, I'm getting
a reputation as a thief.
Hypnosis is so effective
to stop certain behaviors
that its results may seem magical.
Veme.
[Suspense music]
[Lightning sound]
Sara.
Listen to me.
You are going to do everything I ask
you to do because my words are orders.
Yes, madame.
Repeat after me: I will not steal.
I will not steal.
Taking what is not mine is wrong.
Taking what is not mine is wrong.
If I do so, I will feel that a divine fire
will burn my hands and my screams
will give me away as a vile thief.
If I do, I will feel a divine fire
burning my hands and my screams
they will give me away as a vile thief.
Don't judge me. Support me.
Thief stealing from a kleptomaniac
has 100 years of forgiveness.
Thank you for the flowers, they are beautiful
I'm glad that you like it.
It wasn't necessary, anyway I'm gonna sleep with you all night.
Shut up brass, they can hear us
Hear? Haha. That's funny.
well, your father can see us and he understand the sign language
I also have a gift for you.
Close your eyes.
Common, close your eyes!
It's you and me!
Thank you.
Happy anniversary sweetie.
Don Belmond.
Don Belmond.
Come and see this.
They are talking about Mr. Melli.
Come.
Merlin, they're talking about your dad.
[Voice on TV] Mexico's best wizard
is on the verge of death.
The great Mli, a renowned illusionist
who for decades was an idol.
is hospitalized, struggling
between the here and the hereafter.
Abracadabra!
[On TV] He was abandoned by his parents at the
Belmond Circus when he was just a baby,
and the artists raised him,
becoming his real family.
[TV continues] He enjoyed international
fame thanks to his
"Abracadabra" program, with
which he broke audience records,
and his appearances in several films
as a leading man and vigilante.
This led him to found a chain
of costume and magic stores called
"The macabre house Abracadabra".
But just as I was sharing the show with
Medea, Merlin and Houdini,
a tragedy occurred.
The strange death of Cassandra,
his wife and life partner,
led him to step away from the stage
just at the peak of his career.
Little by little he was
consumed by oblivion.
The idol of young and
old did not come back
for a decade, until today,
when he was admitted to the
a sanatorium due to health problems and
according to reports,
his life is in danger.
The arcana say we are a disgrace.
We only got together to see my
dad because of a misfortune.
No, that's not tarot, sis.
It is your claim.
You are a control freak.
To see him we have to ask you
for an appointment.
I don't visit him cause I hate
to see him so defeated.
He's been a hermit for years,
locked up in his house,
full of trash, doing
who knows what.
Haven't you noticed
that he is depressed?
Hey.
We were all affected by my mom's
death, but we moved on, didn't we?
He got stuck living
in a melodrama.
He lost store franchises,
has no savings.
He's really fucked up!
Once we are with him, can you keep
your comments to yourself?
I promise not to say a word.
Like his girlfriend.
As the girlfriend of this one?
Don't mess with Angela's disability.
You are a brute. You have
the advantage of your wife
can't talk and you still won't marry her.
At least I have someone
to love me.
You? You're lonelier than Medea.
But for pleasure. Not like her that
no one can stand her.
Sons.
Oh, what happiness to see you together
to come see me.
Though it is in these
unfortunate circumstances.
Outside are the reporters.
They want to know
what happened.
Is the media reporting the news?
Wizard, what were you doing alone
in a cemetery at midnight?
The truth is...
I was planning a coup.
Your mother and I were involved in it.
[Disturbing sound]
But how is my mom
involved in this?
Cassandra and I Could not conclude
the coup do to his sudden death.
And there it is...
The past...
Coming to collect what we owe him.
A long time ago
A millionaire contacted her.
Truth is that I never saw him.
But what I do know is that he
paid her for the entire job.
When your mother died,
he disappeared.
[Piano Music]
But a few months ago,
someone came to see me.
It was the messenger.
Who is this millionaire?
[sound of lightning]
Someone who is capable of anything.
Anything!
On the anniversary
of your mother's death.
He looked for me and [lightning sound]
finally found me.
He knew she used to
read the future
to corrupt politicians and then
stole from them to help the poor.
He knew of his dual identity
and he also knew she was
very good at risky assaults.
Please sit.
You see...
I am part of an ancient lodge.
We collect corpses.
Unusual corpses.
Corpses of chosen ones
and enlightened ones that help us
communicate with other dimensions.
But I am missing a promised piece.
You still owe us the twin mummy.
Dad, when I arrived,
the nuns gave me this.
You had it in your jacket.
After a tour over Europe,
the twin mummy arrives to this city.
The most recognized piece of the museum
of Guanajuato that will be
exhibited at the Belen Cemetery.
Why didn't you show it to us?
Let's see.
Were you planning to steal a dead body?
No. Not any dead person.
Precisely that mummy.
The twin mummy is the most famous corpse
on display in the Guanajuato museum.
People are shaken by its tragic
romantic legend, you know?
I don't remember
what it is about.
Yadira and Violeta
were twin sisters who lived in the city
of Guanajuato and who, in the middle of
of the last century were orphaned
and inherited a grocery store.
Both were in love with Lauro,
a farmer from here in Jalisco
who wanted to marry Violeta.
As he was poor,
he went to California
to make his fortune
and he promised Violet
that when he came back
He would take her to the altar
and build for her a huge estate
where they would be happy.
But Yadira, who hated not being
the chosen one by Lauro
murdered her sister with a stab wound
to the heart and then committed suicide.
The bodies went to the mass grave
and due to the minerals of the
region, they were mummified.
Eventually, both were
exhibited in the museum.
Several years later, Lauro
returned to Guanajuato as a don.
It is said that he owned
a fortune in jewelry.
and that she was bringing a pair
of diamond rings for her wedding.
When he learned of the tragedy,
full of sadness, he went to the
museum and paid for Violeta's corpse.
Lauro bought the promised hacienda and
built a crypt in the garden where he
buried himself alive with his
fortune and the mummy of his beloved.
The twin mummy was not a
known object years ago.
For this reason, and out
of respect for your grief,
I did not look for you to
complete the contract.
He comes to claim what is his.
Help me, please, I have
to go get that corpse.
But November 2 is in a
week. You can barely move.
I must steal that corpse because,
because I have to save you.
What do you mean, save us?
Why do you have to save us, pa?
Why would you risk your life
to complete the mission.
I need you to deliver it to me
before someone else steals it.
What if I don't get it?
If you fail, you could
compensate us
with that of any of your
three talented sons.
I have to keep my word and
keep your mother's word.
Because you are in danger
and I will not allow it.
[Fire sound]
Brothers, we have to plan a perfect
coup in less than four days.
I agree.
It's been a long time since dad
had such determination.
In spite of how ill he is and his age.
I don't know, I'm still not convinced.
Ah, money!
Mellidollars!
Do you remember these bills?
I used to exchange them for
marbles, for candy, with my...
And here's how handsome my
dad looked. Just like me.
In fact, I'll bet you a
million of these
if the collector's threat
is pure bluff.
I haven't seen one of these
in years.
How long ago since the three
of us were here?
About 20 years?
I remember you and mom
used to hang out there
reading cards at each other.
And you were her in the costumes,
trying one after another.
And imitating the voices
of incoming customers?
No.
At eight, you learned how to
open my dad's safe.
He was so angry cause you took
his porn movies.
He made me. He wanted them.
- Me?
- Yes. Don't you remember?
- Hey.
- What?
Did you and mom did ever
hypnotized each other?
You know it's impossible
between relatives.
If possible, she would have
taken away your fear
to ask for Angela's hand.
Right, right.
- Have you seen this?
- What?
What a beauty.
What?
You want to open it, don't you?
If you wanto to, go for it.
- What is it?
- A security alarm.
Security for what?
Those things only have
affective value.
Exactly.
It's not logical for Dad to have
such an alarm installed.
[Machine voice]
Hello.
Please tell me the
security code.
Abracadabra.
[Machine voice] Sorry, this is not the voice
registered in the system.
Please tell me the
security code.
My dad! Talk like my dad.
Abracadabra.
[Machine voice]
Correct voice.
The code is invalid.
First unsuccessful attempt.
Will it be the name
of one of us?
The name of his
prefered child?
Merlin.
[Machine voice]
Failed code.
Houdini.
[Machine voice]
Failed code.
Medea.
[Machine voice] You have only one attempt left
or the alarm will be activated.
Is it my mother's name?
No, wait.
[Rumble sound]
Children... Children!
Try with children.
Are you sure, sister?
[Machine voice]
With the selected voice.
If dad didn't choose
an individual name
is because together we are the most
valuable thing in his life.
Children.
[Machine sound]
You may come in.
Come in where?
[Door open]
How so?
Well, I guess it's a trick we
didn't know about the great Melli.
[Suspense music]
[Spooky scream]
Plese grow old.
Look, a macabre clown.
Have you ever been here?
No, never.
Look, look, look.
Ouch. What's that?
It's a rat.
Isn't there a switch?
[Houdini screams]
So big and such a coward.
I got burned
with the oil lamp.
What about this
shaggy girl?
Ah, it is a replica.
It looks amazing.
Looks like it was made
by Don Vicente's.
It's made of rubber.
Of course.
My dad hid a replica of the
mummy here
because all this has to do with
the organization of the coup.
Now I know what he has
done in the last 10 years.
This is my mom's handwriting.
These are the plans of the coffin
they used during the mummy tour.
It has the exact measurements
and design details.
What's my dad doing with a
safe-cracking instruction manual?
Hey, don't you guys think
it's a little weird?
Our parents were supposed to steal
the priceless mummy from the museum
and that's what they designed
this movie plan we see, right?
But I don't see any trace of that
plan or any photos of Guanajuato.
I think he discarded it when they took
the mummy to Europe
and then moved to the plan of
the Belen pantheon.
Here are several detail
shots that my mom made.
This means that my mom was
at that hacienda several times.
It must be this one here.
That is Lauro's ranch.
Which Lauro?
Lauro.
Lauro, the groom.
The twin's boyfriend. The rich man.
The one who made the hacienda.
But then, why did they planed the coup
on the hacienda and not on the museum?
Well, to begin with, because
it was closer to them.
Because this hacienda is not
in Guanajuato.
It's 1 hour from here.
And for the treasure
in the legend.
What does it say?
Lauro was buried alive with
his beloved and his fortune.
He buried himself with
his fortune and his wife.
Like the pharaohs, who buried
themselves with their treasures,
his servants and puppies.
Well, it wasn't puppys,
it was kittens.
Ok, ok... Excuse me,
Miss documentary.
What I mean is that in the crypt,
in addition to the corpses, there
should also be Lauro's diamonds.
No?
Are you crazy?
You can't enter that hacienda.
Come back.
Easy, pa.
We reviewed all the information that you
and mom collected over the years.
and we know by heart the
new plan to enter the ranch.
Why didn't you tell us
you wanted to include us?
The thing is I decided to
abort the mission
when I saw that it was
too dangerous.
We already know what you
wanted each of us to do.
Hey, pa, you and mom decided
to rob the mausoleum
to take the mummy for the collector
and to kept Lauro's jewelry, right?
To be honest,
that's right.
Your mother discovered
that before crossing
the border, Lauro exchanged
all his money for diamonds.
Some of those where put in his wedding
rings and the rest he swallowed.
Why what?
So as not to declare
anything to customs.
I am about to become
Roque Malacara,
the godson of the new
owner of the hacienda.
I checked the videos you got
from Roque.
I copied his voice,
his movements.
I know that this woman loves him
like a son and that the only way
to enter the ranch is by
impersonating him
and I'll do it, wizard.
Exactly.
That was the intention of including
you and your siblings in the plan.
But I regret it.
So I don't want you
to go there.
But why not?
Just because.
If you thought the collector
was someone dangerous,
[Storm sound]
the owner of the hacienda
is pure evil.
[Strike sound]
[Suspense music]
We all know that Agatha Villaseor is
the most powerful cacique in the region.
For more than 50 years, it has blatantly
stolen from hundreds of indigenous people.
protected by the old political system
that we want to overthrow today.
We have witnessed how she
destroys all those who
confrented her.
[Flattened skull]
She is an evil, sinister,
perverse woman,
raised in the sewers of power.
The land that used to
belong to the peasants
is now a territory with
no law but her own.
And that she lives confined and
protected by a former commander.
Palemn Cruz, better
known as "El Hacha",
is a corrupt, bloodthirsty cop,
that as he was discharged
from the police forces
became that lady's
head of security,
[music]
leading a group of hired killers
that maintain the ranch as
an impenetrable fortress.
El Sapo, la Pedrada,
Rmulo, Remo, la Gusana.
It is unfortunate that the judge
ruled in her favor again.
But I want to tell you this.
From here, from the prosecutor's office,
we are going to work very
hard to make that lady
pay for everything he has
stolen from the people
all that it has taken from him.
And I am convinced that
very soon, finally,
justice will be done.
[Laughs]
Congratulations, ma'am.
I told you so.
This judge would not fail.
It was all a matter of making
the right proposal.
[Loud music]
[Medea voice-over]
And so, despite the warnings,
we set out on our adventure to close
a cycle initiated by our parents.
We were going to meet some
very dangerous people.
So we had to behave as if
we were crazier than them.
We knew we were heding
into the lion's den.
But we all have a weakness...
and Doa Agatha's was
her godson Roque.
The only person who could enter
and leave the hacienda at will.
So we would take advantage of my
brother Merlin's resemblance to him.
We were going to get into that
ranch even if it was by force.
Let me in.
Let me in.
That you let me in.
Aren't you going
to let me in?
What's that mess?
It is my home!
Let's see, what's going on?
Leave me alone, Roque!
I didn't do anything!
How many times have I told
you not to contradict me?
Because I destroy you.
Godmother, I missed you.
Roque, what are you doing here?
Don't tell me you escaped
from the annex.
We send you to that clinic
to control your violent side.
He can't control his anger.
You shut up.
Or I'll knock your teeth out
and you'll necome a
good looking, baldy.
How so?
And toothless.
I'm fine now, Nina.
I am cured of everything,
even my gambling addiction.
Are you sure you are no longer
addicted to casinos and gambling?
For sure.
Do you want to bet?
You see I was fine, but this
wretch wouldn't let me in.
He came with unknown people.
They are my friends, you moron.
Commander, call the clinic
to let them know he escaped.
We'll call right away.
No, that's not necessary, ma'am.
Roque is under my care.
I am Dr. Vadillo.
Good afternoon.
Allow me to inform you that
your godchild has been
discharged from the annex.
I'm old, but not blind.
Improvement?
Just look at it.
Roque, you calm down or you'll
be back to the desert house
washing the latrines
with the tongue, ok?
No, it's okay, it's okay.
I'll calm down.
I'll calm down.
There it is.
I've calmed down.
I can't believe it.
Miracle.
I told you, it's under control.
Wait a minute, doctor!
Wait a minute!
And why were we not informed
by the general manager
of the rehabilitation center where this
donkey-faced bastard was waxed.
The thing is, it's not official yet,
but he really wanted to visit you.
He asked my permission to come.
- Really, mijo?
- Yes.
- You wanted to see me?
- Yes.
I thought you were very angry
with me for sending you there.
Well, at the beginning
I thought I'll get revenge by
taking out Remo's
remaining eye.
But then I thought:
give that satisfation to your Nina Agatha
to be less toxic.
- So I applied myself.
- Ay, mijo.
Oh, my king.
Let's see, my king.
You look different to me.
Different how, Nina?
As if you were someone else.
Of course he is another one.
You wanted him to change
and we delivered.
It is very difficult to explain.
It looks the same
on the outside, but...
There's something weird
I don't like.
We don't like.
There is something weird.
Yes, very weird.
Something strange.
Stranger than a honest politician.
I'm almost sure
it's his energy.
Well, his energy is different because
we took the wildness of him,
didn't we, Roque?
Yes, I'm not wild anymore, I'm gentle.
But.
But he neither smell
like he used to.
No, he doesn't.
He smells worse.
It does not smell as usual.
No, it doesn't smell like
always, it smells like never.
It's not his humor.
His humor is definitely not.
No, it is not him!
This is not my Roque!
Hold on, hold on!
Calm down
That's, that's not your Roque.
And it is not your Roque
because it is now mine.
And if it smells different, it's
because he has my scent all over it.
Gusana, throw a bucket
of ice water on them.
Ah, so you are the commander.
That's me, queen.
But you tell me axe or hatchet.
Or Palemon.
She is my girlfriend!
What a great joke!
Her name is Virginia and she comes
from a very hot place.
Very hot.
Tell me something, dear.
Are you really her girlfriend?
- Yes
- Why is she moaning?
Virginia is addicted... To bed.
It is obvios that she is... lazy.
She's lazy. Actually she is...
Love? Why don't we give it to her?
To whom?
To your godmother, the
gift you brought her.
We brought you a little gift.
What are you doing, bith?
Open the gift, nina.
You open it, Commander,
I don't want to get infected.
Gusana, you open it,
I don't want to get infected.
I made it with my own
hands in the annex, Nina.
[Piano music]
If you see little blood, it's because
I sliced the hand of the
one who criticized it.
Oh, it's me!
How wonderful!
I have never received
anything so beautiful!
It is so valuable!
It was my girlfriend's idea.
Oh, lovebirds, I'm happy.
Welcome to your home. Very welcome.
Doctor.
[whining]
It was so close!
What happened, Medea?
Why couldn't you
hypnotize her?
I tried, but I couldn't.
She pulled the cane.
That necklace is a
tiger's eye amulet.
And I'm sure she has a
talisman on her necklace.
Well, first step achived. We are now
inside the hacienda.
Step two.
There is the crypt.
That.
Let's see.
Agatha celebrates
November 2 every year.
Mom knew it was the
perfect date to sneak in,
because everyone will be
looking out for the guests.
And you know what?
That party is today,
so get ready.
[dog barks]
What up?
The dog doesn't recognize
your smell, Roque.
I just changed lotion.
If you want, we can let
him play for a while.
No, leave it there.
He looks tired, Sapo.
[dog barks]
[Mystical music]
Oh, how handsome.
What a great party, Mrs. Agatha.
Aren't you worried that with so
many guests, a thief might sneak in?
There is no safer place
than this ranch, doctor.
Don't worry.
We are not afraid of thieves.
The thieves are the ones afraid
to senak in and get caught!
[Laughs]
I'll tell the truth:
this lady doesn't need
any of us.
She is self-sufficient.
He has a barbaric aim
with the shotgun.
Besides, I've hunted all kinds
of animals
from the ones we'll have for dinner
up to an american buffalo.
That's my favorite trophy at home.
I have it stored in the library,
with my other treasures.
Please excuse me: I need to go to the
bathroom and call the clinic.
May I?
Just pull the lever.
Girl.
Do you know where Roque is?
Please excuse her
indecent manners.
She's not from here, she's
from Aguascalientes.
And how do they call you?
Nymphomaniacs.
No to those of Aguascalientes.
Ah!
Commander,
find Roque for me before she boils.
- Commander!
- What happened?
Look for Roque!
Sure, sure... I'll do.
Easy, easy.
For Roque, I go.
Nice girl, isn't she?
Viejo. Those from Aguascalientes
are called hidroclidas.
And if you continue to see her that way,
you will be called the castrated.
[Dramatic music]
[Creepy scream]
You scared me!
Where is Merlin?
I just saw him.
He left the tools next to the crypt
and told us to put this on.
[Epic music]
Salud!
I've got you by the short
and curlies, motherfucker.
Pre-Hispanic food.
Roque, you look so handsome.
He seems dehydrated.
Madam, rumor has it that you took
your godson out of foster care.
And then adopted him. Is it true?
Yes.
At that time I was on
political campaign.
And my consultant told me
that if the electorate realized
that I was rescuing from the street
to a child or a puppy, my
points were going to go up.
So, not to make a mistake,
I took both of them
to my speech.
And do you know what he did
when he was next to the dog
and in front of the public?
He bit the dog.
[laughs]
And I infected it with rabies.
[laughs]
Madam, the musicians are ready.
Dear friends, I now invite you to enjoy
the extraordinary voice of the famous
international soprano Alba del Llano.
[applause]
[Opera music]
What's up?
They put glue on the inside and
it cannot be opened with a key.
The chain must be cut
And now?
[metal noises]
[dog barks]
Easy, easy, easy.
Merlin said if we wore
Agatha's clothes
the dogs would do nothing to us.
I don't blame him.
We smell like Chernovil.
[chain breaks]
[Opera music]
[Sound of moving stone]
[sound of metal falling to the ground]
Fuck.
They will hear us!
There are no diamonds.
Hide!
[Opera music continues]
[Sound of moving stone]
[Opera music continues]
[Audience applauds]
If the twin mummy is not here
So the theory is true.
Which theory?
We are going to look for the
jewels in the old woman's safe.
No, Houdini.
Agatha said she had her
treasures hidden in the library.
We must seize the moment.
It is dangerous.
Medea, I'm not leaving
empty-handed.
Hey, no, no.
[window opens]
I'm staying here.
Agatha talked about a buffalo.
[Mystery music]
Hurry up, hurry up.
Hey!
What does it do?
Calm down.
No one can be here.
How did you open?
Calm down.
Look at my eyes.
Look at my eyes.
I can't, I'm cross-eyed.
Let's see what the
commander says.
In the meantime, you are
under arrest. Move!
Oh, Gusanita.
But hey.
Hey, but don't point at me!
Come on!
Such beautiful hair
you have.
[Suspense music]
Don't leave her alone, Roque.
Someone might stole her.
What happened?
Nothing. I'll tell you later.
It's Lauro!
And he tells me: No, it's just that
I'm with the girl from the taran.
Which taran?
So I asked him.
And he says to me: taran!
Can I?
Yes, come in.
Oh, children, I'm so glad you came.
Look who came out of
his tent to visit me.
Don Belmond.
Applause.
And those chocolates?
He brought them.
I did not ask for them.
Please sit down.
I'm going to work
announcing the two shows
of the day.
Darling.
Good to see you.
Take care of and support your
father in any way you can.
It's worst than I thought.
Well, will you now tell me
what happened?
All wrong, Dad.
The twin mummy was not
in the tomb.
Someone beat us to it.
What do you mean
it wasn't there?
I think Agatha sold it.
On the altar of the dead she had
Lauro's picture.
That means she knows the legend
and she knows what was in the tomb.
In Lauro's tomb there
were no diamonds either.
And in the safe there were only papers.
We brought Lauro's corpse with us.
Maybe we can give it to the collector.
in the meantime, to negotiate.
I'm almost sure last night
at the hacienda
I saw the messenger
you told us about.
The collector...
I can do it alone!
Fuck!
He will not leave us in...
Dad... Dad!
Help me!
Wizard...
Go get someone.
Quickly, quickly.
Wizard. Wizard, breathe.
Here I am with you. Wizard.
Oh, I don't feel good at all.
No, no, no. Breathe, breathe.
I can't.
I am here. I am with you.
Son. Take care of everything.
Don't say that. Wizard.
I can't breathe.
No. Wizard. Wizard, breathe.
Easy, easy, easy.
All right, everybody out of here.
Can you leave, please?
[door slams]
Brothers
We can't let my dad down.
We need a plan B.
What do you mean by plan B?
Hello, I'm Milton Winkler, responsible
for the tour that has taken
our national heritage to
different countries in Europe.
It is a pleasure to be here again
in our homeland, with
all of you.
Out of the 100 pieces exhibited in
the collection at Guanajuato
the Twin Mummy is the
most famous of all.
It is an honor that the Twin Mummy
is here in our city today.
Thank you.
Thank you.
First of all, I would like to
sincerely thank
to the authorities of the
Pantheon of Belen Museum
for given us the opportunity to use this
unique and wonderful space in the city.
Well, ladies and gentlemen
of the media
Flash photography is not allowed.
The twin mummy.
[Tension music]
I ask you to come with me
by pairs in order to
to take a closer look to
the reason of our visit.
Please accompany me, carefully.
The rest of you, please stay here.
at the foot of the steps
and wait your turn.
Please.
Just look at this beauty.
[Camera clicks]
One question.
Yes, tell me.
Has anyone ever tried to
steal the twin mummy?
Well, unfortunately in Madrid
we had an attempted robbery,
but we were able to prevent it,
so we took action.
To answer your question, Miss,
stealing the twin mummy
is practically impossible.
Yes, yes, yes. Give me 20 minutes
and I'll come get you sister.
I just left Merlin at the circus
and I have some things to do.
Ok,
Let's see what you keep here with
such zeal, dear Agatha.
[door close]
Was this in the safe?
In a safety deposit box
inside the safe.
What you see is Agatha's
most precious object.
You told me there was nothing.
Why did you lie?
I didn't want you to have
false expectations.
I wanted to check if
it was the jewelry.
I have just opened it.
This confirms my theory about
what happened to mom.
This changes everything.
Which theory?
Twice now.
I'm not going to tell you
right now.
Explain it to me,
cause I don't get it.
[patrol siren sounds]
Fuck!
Relax.
Hide that.
[Police]
Hello, my friend.
Good afternoon. Any problem?
No, just here for a routine
check-up, right, buddy?
Yes, but we are not doing
anything wrong.
Excuse the inconvenience.
It's just the car caught
our attention.
Nice ride, well treated.
Yes, thanks.
Truth is I'm in a hurry.
Don't worry.
It won't take long.
We'll just check a few things.
Okay.
Positive?
Talk to the captain.
Boss
Tell your compadre
we found his car.
It still has the same plate.
We'll take it to you.
Please, gentleman.
Don't see me
Calm down, calm down.
Easy, easy, easy.
[fights and blows]
[motorcycle sound]
Thank you very much, Stanley.
I've loved this popcorn
ever since I was a kid.
Thank you.
What's up kid?
Don Belmond.
What happened?
How is your dad?
Bad.
After you left, he received
bad news and got worse.
I am here to ask you a favor.
What are we good for?
What can Belmond Circus
do for you?
To put on a show that could help us
save my dad's life.
A show?
Is there a risk of
losing the circus?
Would my little carrot
be in any danger?
And would you allow it?
Of course not.
Do you know why the old circus guard
greets each other like this?
This is how the catcher grabs
his partners on the trapeze.
Their lives depend on him,
on how he holds them.
Count on us, my boy.
We will not let you fall.
Thank you very much, Mr. Belmond.
Thank you.
What happened, Medea?
[motorcycle sound]
What's up, little brother?
Did you got a nose job?
You should have seen how
I left their fists.
Poor guys.
Angela.
Good to see you.
Although I would have preferd under
different circumstances.
Me too.
Wizard. What are you doing here?
Merlin, we need to talk.
No, no.
I was fooled.
We were deceived.
The two of them are accomplices, Houdini.
We were played, as always.
The great Melli is not dying.
Everything is a lie.
Would you have preferred Dad was
convalescing for real?
No.
I would have preferred not been
distressed for his health
while risking my life
playing Roque.
Let me explain.
A few months ago I told Medea
that I had met the collector.
She was the one who suggested that I fake
the heart attack so I could trick him.
If the media announced that I was on the
verge of death, I would have more time.
Do you understand me, son?
And I think it's a great
plan, but why lie to us?
For us to make the strike.
My dad didn't ask us
to do anything.
No.
He just used the basic
principle of the swindler.
He made us give him our
trust on our own account.
Specially having you as a
procurer at his side.
No, he did not ask for help.
But he wanted us to come to
the macabre house
to find the secret room
understand the plan and pool
our talents to execute it.
It was necessary, understand it.
You don't know it, but my wife,
Cassandra, your mother,
sacrificed herself in order to solve
the mystery that has been hanging
over the family for a long time.
The answer to that mystery
was held by a cacique.
My mom noticed when
she read his palm.
So she became her friend.
When she confirmed everything,
she decided to act alone.
The cacique found out,
felt betrayed and therefore
killed your mother.
And it turns out that this cacique
is none other than Agatha Villaseor.
This...
This is the kerchief your mother was
wearing the last time I saw her.
And then, when we found the body,
she was no longer wearing it.
It was in the old woman's safe.
For Agatha it is a hunting trophy.
Do you think all this was necessary
to help you find the murderer?
No.
No, but they would have ruined it
because you would have been
motivated by revenge.
You wouldn't been as natural
as you were.
Tell me something.
If you had known, would you have
been kind and playful with Agatha?
Of course not.
Your passion, your pain
would have given you away.
Same to you.
I know you.
[slams table]
Look, Dad
I entered this sham
for the diamonds
and cause you offered half of them
if I found them.
Yes, sis.
You are not the only one
who agreed with him.
So I was the only one who was not
in communication with you, son.
Don't come near me.
It pisses me off you think I was not
capable of understanding the plan
its motives.
I took a chance.
Well, at least we didn't hurt
Houdini as you did.
Because he's like this
because of you.
Hey, stop fighting.
I accept my karma.
Why do you think everyone
walks away from you?
Why do you think
you are alone?
At least I have initiative.
You haven't formalized your
relationship with Angela.
Do you know why?
Because you have no authority.
You have no character.
You have no decision.
You have no voice.
Because you do not exist.
Merlin!
Daughter, let him go.
No...
It's just that...
Without Merlin, there is no plan.
Hey, where are you going?
Go back with your family.
To what?!
Dont yell at me.
I'M NOT YELLING AT YOU!
Yes! You're talking to me with capital letters.
THATS NOT TRUE!
Why are you so angry with your sister?
Im more angry with myself.
Medea is right.
I copycat and steal personalities
because I am afraid to know who I am...
...or what I'm not.
I like who you are when you're with me.
[nusic playing]
I would like that you realize
who you are, and what are you capable.
and i would love be by your side
when you figure out.
Merlin was right.
We should have been
honest with him.
He's such a pussy.
We are all professional liars.
I'm sorry.
I feel so bad cause I have not been
a good father to you.
I could not keep you together.
As you see
your brother is no longer with us.
Now we have to sacrifice.
Look, this is the new plan.
Especially you, Houdin,
you're so rapturous.
Ok.
If this is to avenge my Mom's death
and put Agatha in jail, let's do it.
You came to early.
You interrupted me.
You told me to wait 3 minutes.
6 minutes.
But I that was my cue.
That was not your cue.
Where did we leave off?
Do you know what timing is?
Timing? Of course it is.
The rhythm. That has always
been your problem.
But I said the motivational phrase.
No, no motivational phrase.
Let's see, let's see, let's see.
Did you come to an agreement?
Oh, you have no voice.
You have no initiative.
Stop it, kids.
Hey, really, don't take it personally.
This is good for the project.
All right.
I owe you an apology.
You owe them an apology
and you owe us a mummy.
Hold it right there! Don't move.
Hey. Dad.
Easy, easy.
He helped us.
If it weren't for him, Houdini
and I wouldn't be alive.
He saved us from the cops and
brought us here.
I have been following the
four of you for a long time.
My job is to protect you
until you achieve the goal.
By orders of the Collector.
No, no. That is not true.
No, he threatened me.
Well, that was to motivate him.
It did not go very well.
You are not the only
mastermind here.
Your children went behind
your back and created a plan.
I will support them because
it looks like the perfect coup.
You wanted the three of us to join
and help you steal the mummy.
Well, that's it. You made it.
But now you'll get
your hands dirty.
It's time to get back to action.
If you really want to honor my
mom's memory
and fulfill the order
of the collector
you have to put on
that suit again.
We can't steal the mummy at night
because there will be too many guards.
So we'll do it at daytime
and with an audience.
And what better distraction than
the return of the great Melli.
Let's use that all media
are talking about you.
The legend has to shine again.
Let's don't make the same
mistake my mom did.
Let's do this together.
I'm really crying. Kids.
[Emotive music]
Real magic happens
when the family is united.
[Voice of the news] Do you remember
a couple of days ago we reported
the delicate state of health
of the great Melli?
Today we received a press release
announcing his return to illusionism
and promises to dissapear
the twin mummy.
[Mistery music]
Call the commander!
Romulo!
[Gun Shots]
Fire!
And here we have Milton Winkler,
the event's tour director.
Hi. What's up?
We are very happy with this news.
We are true fans of
the great Melli.
And I love his return will be with
the twin mummy
in a marvelous act of magic.
As long as he doesn't burn it
like in his movies, Right?
My Roque is kidnapped.
These were left to us
as a message.
Let's see, darling, what happened?
Last night we went to a
clandestine gambling house
and Roque went crazy betting
over and over again.
And the worst part is he took a loan
from the owners.
And he lost everything.
When we said you were his godmother
we thought they would chinken out,
But it came out worse.
They kept my Mustang.
This great show will only be in presence of
media and some personalities,
but will be broadcast live.
I don't know who you are,
but I warn you...
Madam, shut up,
that Im in charge.
If you want to see Roque
alive, you will obey.
I want to listen to Roque,
Commander, I know you are there.
Take the lady to the bank to her
largest safe deposit box.
You'll put all its contents in the
backpack I gave you
and will wait for
my instructions.
Understood?
I don't want anyone else
in the vehicle.
I said I want to listen to Roque!
And you will. As soon as
I get my money.
I am not a murderer like you.
I will just collect
one of your debts.
I'll call an ambulance to take
the doctor to the hospital.
Third call.
Third.
We begin.
Call your contacts in the
police and ask for support.
They shall block roads,
airports, everything.
Don't worry, boss.
Everything will be fine.
[Mistery music]
Come on, little brother.
I hope we find him in one piece.
I'll call the Vikings gang
to find the doctor's car.
And when Roque is safe and sound,
I want you to move heaven, sea and earth
until you find the culprit.
I want to skin it myself.
Yes ma'am.
Did you hear that, you bastards?
We don't want failures. Come on.
Thank you for coming.
I love you.
I love you all.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming.
Thank you for joining us.
[Crowd sound]
I'll call the bank to
get them ready.
Let's go.
[Cars start up]
What's in there?
You can't get that in.
It is Mr. Melli's make-up
and hairstyling table.
Hey, officer, look at his raw face.
There's no way she's
going on camera like that.
He really needs a make up.
Ok, but the cart goes the other way.
And when you get out, I can
get an autograph, right?
Of course, of course.
[Cars at full speed]
I need to ask you for a favor.
Whatever you ask.
I assume the mummy is monitored
by closed-circuit cameras, right?
That's right, day and night.
Can you turn those cameras
off while I perform my show?
I don't want my act of illusionism
to be recorded.
[Cars at full speed]
[Ambulance siren]
It's just that if that video was released,
I would lose credibility.
Of course.
And people woul stop
believing in magic,
and neither you nor I
want to disappoint them.
No, not at all.
You do understand what
I'm saying, don't you?
So what are you going to do?
I'll turn off the cameras
and sit the audience in this part.
Not so close.
[Electric window open]
[Ambulance siren]
The ambulance arrived.
[Door slams]
Wait for me in the van.
Are you sure, boss?
Ok.
[Car door closes]
Hello?
Do you have it all?
Yes, all.
Go to the Devil's Bridge
on the old road to Tonal.
Leave the bag on the Virgin's altar
and keep driving until I call you back.
- Understood?
- Understood.
Commander.
Go to the Diablo Bridge,
at Tonal.
Hurry up!
[Phone rings]
Mr. Prosecutor.
If you want to catch
Agatha Villaseor,
go to the abandoned
sugar mill at San Gabriel.
Wait a second.
Who is this?
Please check out the
pictures I'll send
and take your people with you.
Ladies and gentlemen.
[Circus music]
After 10 years away from stages,
is back into this
beautifull museum
the great, the absolute
king of illusionists.
Let's welcome with a
round of applause
to the great Melli!
[applause]
[Cars at full speed]
Today I will disappear this mummy.
And so I ask, do you
want to see real magic?
Yes!
[Car stops]
[Door closes]
I want you to go back to
the magic of childhood
and repeat after me
- One
- One
- Two
- Two
Three.
Abracadabra!
Thank you.
Thank you.
[motorcycle sound]
Captain, the suspect is leaving
the Diablo Bridge on a motorcycle.
The money is in a black
backpack. Grab him!
Turn it up.
And now,
in order to return the mummy
into its place, I need you
to concentrate
and say softly:
Come back, mummy,
come back.
Come back, mummy,
come back.
Come back, mummy,
come back.
Come back, mummy,
come back.
One, two, three.
Abracadabra.
[Applause]
[Crowd celebrate]
[Motorcycle sound ]
[starts motorcycle]
[Car at full speed]
We delivered the money.
Go to the abandoned
San Gabriel sugar mill.
Your godson is there.
Hello? Hello?
[Motorcycle sound]
[Motorcycle sound]
[boxes are thrown away]
[collapsed tables ]
[Action music]
[Car sound]
[Telephone sound]
I'm where you told me.
Walk to the wall of noise
in front of you.
Roque is there.
Wait for me here, Commander.
[Door close]
[Action Music]
[motorcycle sound]
No, no, no!
Don't throw it!
[Motorcycle sound]
What are you doing here?
Commander, come quickly!
What up ma'am?
Ask this bitch where
my godson is.
Your godson?
Your godchild is being tortured
at the annex you sent him to.
Who are you?
Where is the commander?
I saw him get into my truck.
But not when he got off.
[Car claxon]
Commander, I can't talk.
We located the doctor's
car with the suspects.
Leave me the keys in the
truck and go get them!
What are you waiting for?
[car on the move]
Shall I read your future?
Or can you imagine it?
Years ago, a woman like you
wanted to get smart with me.
I was happy to kill her
when she broke into
my house to steal.
Yes, but that woman didn't
want your money.
She wanted justice.
Have you heard about
the twin mummies?
Legend says Yadhira killed
her sister Violeta
when Lauro left for the U.S.
And then committed suicide.
But that is not true.
What really happened
is that Violeta got pregnant of Lauro
just before he left.
He never found out because in
childbirth things got complicated.
Before dying in childbirth, Violeta
asked Yadira to take care of the baby.
But she abandoned him
in a passing circus.
Yes, that circus was
the Belmond Circus.
For many years, Yadhira pretended
to be Violeta, writing to Lauro.
He, in turn, sent money
to build the hacienda.
It wasn't until his return that
he realized it was all a hoax.
Lauro discovered that
his beloved was a mummy
and that his son
was lost to the world.
Yadira, in desperation, confessed
she was in love with him.
Feeling rejected, she
killed Lauro out of spite
taking away the possibility of
finding his son to form a family.
Yadhira kept Lauro's
jewelry and wedding rings.
He paid a reporter to spread the
false legend of the twin mummies.
She came to the hacienda
Lauro bought.
There she build a crypt to keep the corpse
of his impossible love.
Her name now is
gatha Villaseor.
And she'd been waiting her own death
to rest next to Lauro's tomb.
She wanted to spend
eternity with him.
But that's not going to happen.
Because we'll grant that wish
to those who deserve it.
70 years had to pass for my parents
to get back together.
Children, leave me alone with her.
[Suspense music]
Hello?
This is Captain Fujita speaking.
We have the ransom money
from your boss.
We'll wait for you at El Ocotillo.
Fucking great, Captain.
We are on our way.
Hit to the Ocotillo Lake.
Let's pick the money first.
Sapo, ask the Vikings to
get doctor's car.
Yes, sir.
Everyone beware.
It may be a trap.
We are almost there.
Aunt.
You did a lot of harm
to my family.
You killed my parents
my wife.
But today
the time has come
for you to pay.
[Clap]
Nobody fires a single bullet
until I give the order.
There it is.
My father was
a country person
just like all those
you have abused.
You also stole their land,
their dreams.
But today is your
judgment day.
Are you okay, sis?
It's showtime.
[Medea voice-over] Remember I told you
that you must have a spectacular act to escape
without anyone imagining it?
[suspense music]
Lieutenant.
Ms. Agatha, you are under arrest.
[suspense music]
What's up?
Axe.
Is it complete?
Let's see, check your bags,
motherfucker.
We are honest.
I know you, Captain.
[motorcycle sound]
[Wizard voice-over]
These are the "Melli dollars"
You can get them at "The macabre house Abracadabra".
Ahhhh!
[Rock music]
Let's go!
Where is Roque?
Where is Roque?
Where is Roque?
Where is him?
Who is Roque?
[Suspense music]
[Wizard voice-over] Today, thanks to my wife,
thanks to you, dear children,
for the first time the whole
family is together.
Thank you very much.
I was always tormented by the idea
of not knowing who my parents were
and also of not knowing
why they had abandoned me.
[Medea voice-over] This is the temple
where my grandfather wanted to marry his beloved.
I think it is the perfect place
for them to rest in peace.
And well, also tell you that
this fortune Yadhira
accumulated,
all this
[emotional music]
was because she stole it
from your grandfather.
And so I want to split it.
One part will be for the family,
for us.
And this for the Belmond family.
Thank you. Thank you.
Another part will go to
the people gatha swindled.
A new tent.
Because that's what my sweetheart
would have wanted.
Thank you very much for
fulfilling the will of my parents
to be eternally together
in one grave.
That's what they deserved.
Thank you very much.
The collector thought it was
a better idea
that the original mummy stayed
here so that no one could find it.
If anyone plans to take
it from the museum,
will have a surprise
made of rubber.
Please.
Please tell the collector that I will
always be forever indebted to him.
No, man, there are no
debts between families.
Besides, I couldn't say no after all the
circus your daughter went through to gather
your grandparents and that you knew
your true origin, right, my love?
Dad, we need to talk.
Yes, we need to talk.
In other words, you
I was fooled.
Sons.
Do they realize it?
We were deceived.
The two of them are accomplices.
Pleased to meet you.
My name is Fabian.
I am your daughter's boyfriend.
So, you are my father-in-law.
Siblings-in-law.
Sister-in-law. Well.
However you say.
Wait, there's one thing
I don't understand.
The collector threatened me and...
Who is he?
My dad.
And he is a great admirer of yours.
He sends his best regards.
Medea.
You lied to all of us.
Brother.
We had to heal our lineage.
My mom told me.
You do whatever it takes to save
your children from any danger
that could jeopardize their future.
I don't want the new generations
to carry with this family karma.
But why the urgency?
She is pregnant.
Did you do all this because
you are pregnant?
Surprise.
No, no father-in-law
Grandfather, then.
No!
Come into my arms
So I
I'm going to be a grandfather.
The old man is going to have
grandchildren
and my little carrot doesn't
want to get pregnant.
Don't you realize that for circus people,
family is the most important thing?
[upbeat music]
Let's see if this will cheer them up.
Thank you, brother.
And I wanted to improve the species.
What is he telling her?
He is proposing.
It looks like they are splitting up.
I think that's the end...
[ovation]
I love to see my family like this.
Now that I realize
Aren't those the rings your
grandfather was getting married with?
I don't know what you're
talking about, Dad.
Don't you know?
Tell me the truth.
Houdini? You found those jewels
in the safe, didn't you?
I don't know what
you are talking about.
Houdini.
Don't do your escapist act.
Houdini Come here. Come here!
[Medea voice-over]
Every great magic trick,
every spectacular scam
and every unusual love story
always hide in the background
a mystery and a deception.
And if it is to save the family,
one is capable of anything.
A few weeks later
Commander.
Be prepared.
After the leak,
the hunt begins.