Angela (2023) Movie Script
1
My dear panthers,
especially the young ones,
those of you who are
from the new generation
you don't know
that the real panther
is from Minas Gerais.
ngela Maria Fernandes Diniz
is here.
What did I tell you, Ibrahim?
That wasn't our deal.
I don't need an interview,
just dance.
- The audience will love it.
- My ex-husband's lawyers too.
They already think
I'm a terrible mom
and a terrible person.
How many times do I need to say
that I don't want this?
You're right. I'm sorry.
I wasn't thinking.
I won't let anyone
say bad things about you.
I just want to be
a normal person in a club.
Is it too much to ask?
You? A normal person?
Keep dreaming.
Thank you. Cheers!
Cheers.
You're drooling.
Another one, Tia?
It's so hot today!
You're drunk.
And you're boring.
You should take better care
of your friend.
Vitria Maria is a grown woman.
She's absolutely depressed.
She looks really happy today.
Excuse me.
It's my turn to be happy now.
Bombastic news!
Friends and folks,
you should write this down.
You don't know,
but the queen of Egypt is among us.
Tonight's host,
my friend Adelita.
She's so pretty it hurts.
It's a great pleasure
to welcome you.
- Welcome.
- Thank you.
So, which city has
the best parties?
Rio de Janeiro or So Paulo?
There's always
the air shuttle service.
- Don't get me into trouble, Ibrahim.
- Never.
Adelita, what people
don't know about you?
I know
you're a very generous person.
Of course.
Our family has three commendations.
We've built 83 hospitals.
People have no idea
how much we help society
and our city.
Or even the country.
That's great.
That's it for today.
Fancy!
You're stunning.
It's occupied.
I'm sorry.
Are you okay?
I'm great.
Do you need anything?
A rocket.
To take me away
from those awful people.
So there's just
awful people here?
Not awful.
They are fake.
Their smiles are fake, their hugs,
earrings, clothes... Everything.
Your perfume isn't fake.
I think you're following me.
Do you want me to follow you?
Is this about what I want
or what you want?
If you know from where
this rocket will be launched,
let me know.
I really wanted you
to meet each other.
Thanks for inviting me.
You have a beautiful house.
No problem.
It's a pleasure to welcome you.
Don't mind my costume.
My son decided
to play target practice.
He's only three years old.
He cried more than I did.
Raul, darling.
Have you met my friend Ibrahim?
ngela?
Of course I know him.
They're from Rio.
Raul, tell us.
How did you become interested
in African safaris?
I was 17 years old.
Back then, hunting elephants
was almost legal.
Raul has thousands of stories
to tell, Ibrahim.
We should spend some days
on the farm to hear everything.
I remember once,
the elephant had six tons.
It came towards me.
I ran
and my leg got stuck on a vine.
I could only see
those magnificent ivory fangs
coming after me.
It was one of the scariest
and most beautiful moments
of my life.
Then, another hunter passed me
the rifle...
- And that was it.
- Poor elephant.
I'm really happy to meet you.
- I'm glad.
- Ibrahim talks a lot about you.
See?
If there's something
I can do to help you...
My cousin is
a great family lawyer.
I read in the newspapers about
what happened to your daughter.
And your family.
Those are factoids.
How could a mom kidnap
her own daughter?
Right?
Would you put a kid burning
with fever inside a plane?
Would you?
Where was the dad?
Yeah.
Unfortunately, children suffer the most
in these cases.
So, you think I shouldn't
have spared my daughter?
- Is that it?
- I get it.
I just think you should've
tried to call him.
I don't know. Make a deal.
So you think I'm wrong?
Nobody's saying that,
little panther.
You should've said,
"ngela, I think you're wrong".
ngela,
as a mother,
I think you did
what you thought was right.
But you were wrong
before the law.
It doesn't matter what I think.
There's nothing more saddening
than a family being destroyed.
Jorginho!
Jorginho, my dear cousin!
I'm so glad you're here.
Excuse me.
There goes Mother Teresa.
Did I ask for her help?
- Did I?
- No, ngela. Listen.
Not everyone is against you.
Give Adelita a chance, damn it.
Attention, ladies and gentlemen,
this interstellar spaceship will be
launched to other galaxies in five,
four, three, two, one.
Hey!
Welcome, guys.
My friends! It's a pleasure.
It's great to welcome you.
We're glad to be here.
- How was the trip?
- Great, the road is wonderful.
- It's great.
- Are you tired?
- Welcome.
- My friend.
- My dear friend!
- What a beautiful house!
Well, it's clean.
- Shall we?
- Yes, of course.
- Adelita, one more glass, please.
- Sure.
- This wine is delicious.
- Right?
- Make yourselves at home.
- Yes, be my guest, please.
All right.
Oh, look.
This is an original lamb
from the Harmonia Farm.
- Born and raised right here.
- It's a tradition.
It's so cute!
Dear Lord,
we thank You
for this cute little lamb
that didn't know where he was heading:
our stomachs.
Cheers.
- Well...
- ngela...
Cheers.
Cheers.- Buon appetito.
- Thank you.
- It looks great.
ngela,
you're a really good writer.
Your grand monde point of view
is really funny.
It's critical.
Many people won't like it.
You know that, right?
But that's how I like it.
My little panther,
your book will be a success.
Your opinion is
really important to me.
Always.
Hey.
Listen.
What your ex-husband is doing
is called violence.
If you want another lawyer,
just tell me.
I know some of the best jurists
in the country.
So does he.
Ibrahim suffers from snoring.
Actually,
I'm the one who suffers.
It's terrible.
Does he take sleeping pills?
- I thought about calling you, but...
- We don't need to talk about this now.
Are you okay?
That's a tricky question.
Is anyone really okay?
Good night, Raul.
Damn it.
Another one. Second chance.
Go ahead.
No matter the age,
boys will be boys.
- Damn it.
- You have to teach them.
Take care when they get sick.
Put them in time-out.
I'd rather go to Paris.
Watch this, Raul.
I'll teach you how to do it.
I'm sorry about the other day.
I shouldn't have said that.
But...
The idea of seeing
a broken family hurts me.
You know?
The problem is that the law
is never on our side.
It's a man's world.
This is for you, panther.
Forever boys.
- Good job.
- That was a good one.
Everybody should have
this experience
at least once in life.
What do you mean?
Dominating something
that's bigger than you.
- Excuse me.
- ngela.
- What?
- What was that?
What are you doing?
Let me go.
I'm sorry.
- Nice watch.
- What?
Your watch. It's nice.
Is it new?
Yeah.
I can't wait to see
her next gift for you,
because it'll be hard
to top this one.
ngela...
Bye.
Good night, son.
Sleep tight.
Lay down.
I know what's going on, Raul.
I just hope that you
don't forget who you are
because of a crazy adventure.
Hello?
Hi, astronaut.
I'll leave the rest
on your table later.
Where are you?
I'm waiting for you.
I'm telling you, Raul.
You're poking the bear.
This woman will drive you crazy.
So now you're a psychologist?
I'm a lawyer.
And, as a lawyer,
I see people's worst side.
Didn't you ask me to help you?
So...
I'm here to help you.
I just asked you to say
you were with me.
That's all.
You're not lying
just to your wife.
You work
with your brother-in-law.
He's right there.
On the other side of that wall.
Raul,
you're putting
your business at risk.
Raul, it's ngela again.
Tell her I can't answer now.
I'm in a meeting.
ngela, Raul is in a meeting.
You need to come
to Belo Horizonte more often.
I know.
I always take the kids
to the country club.
I visit them.
They always ask me about you.
I can imagine.
But their dad is really reactive.
What did he tell you?
I want to know
the exact words, mom.
He said he did you a favor
by getting the kids' custody.
Because you wanted to leave.
Bastard.
- Sweetie...
- Why can't we come with you?
Listen.
Soon we'll be together
all the time.
Okay? Got it?
Give me a smile.
And a hug.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
Don't make that face.
I love you.
Honey,
you've made a decision.
Now you must be strong
and brave to keep going.
Okay?
I miss you so much.
- I love you, mom.
- I love you.
I love you.
Shall we?
Don't look me like that.
It was either that or dying.
I was dying in that house.
And my kids saw that.
Everybody did.
So, his condition for the separation
was the kids' custody?
He didn't think I'd accept that.
But I'll get the chance to build
my life with my children.
And live near them.
No one will take that away
from me.
No one will take that away
from me.
Sometimes...
Sometimes I think I'm flying.
And sometimes
I think I'm falling.
Get me out of here, Raul.
Get me out of here.
I got you.
I got you.
Get in the car.
My little panther,
you disappeared.
Where are you?
I'm at the beach, Ibrahim.
Look at her go.
When are you coming back to me?
I'm not.
- Vitria Maria!
- ngela Maria! Darling!
Welcome, everyone!
- What's that?
- It's a Tia thing.
- How was the trip, Raul?
- Excellent.
- How are you?
- Great.
- What a beautiful house!
- Right?
We bought it from a fisherman
and renovated it.
- Wow!
- It's an incredible house.
- It's perfect for a couple in love.
- I'm so thirsty.
- Me too.
- The neighbors are great.
My parents have a house nearby.
It's very safe.
- How was the drive?
- Couldn't be better.
- How many miles?
- Not a lot.
There's a moment in life when
you just want to stop working,
move to the beach
and become a fisherman.
- Right, Raul?
- For sure.
Women first, always.
Tia and I...
We're pretty happy here.
Right, Tia?
- Yes, baby.
- Thanks, Lili.
And I'm sure
that you'll be
very happy here too.
- Cheers!
- Cheers!
I need to tell you something.
What?
I found out I'm not frigid.
I knew it.
What did I tell you?
It wasn't with Moreau.
I didn't think so.
What's wrong?
Promise you won't judge me.
You know I hate judges.
He works for me at the store.
- He's younger than me.
- Okay.
Much younger.
He's a Sagittarius.
That's terrible!
Tell me more.
I went to run some errands
at the warehouse during lunch time...
So, he offered to help me,
but he started getting too close,
you know?
Then he asked me
if I knew how pretty I was.
Of course he asked you that.
You're a wonderful woman.
I started laughing.
I couldn't stop.
I felt ridiculous.
Then he kissed me.
It was a slow kiss, you know?
- Yes.
- A wet kiss.
I ran and locked myself
in my office.
When I sat on the chair,
I realized my thighs were all wet.
And he was knocking on the door.
- He was worried.
- He wanted to get in.
How would I go to the restroom?
- I needed to clean myself.
- You were horny. That's great.
Why do I feel so guilty?
I feel my heart
coming out of my chest.
You're feeling alive.
You can feel your heart beating.
And it's scary.
It's scary, but it's wonderful.
It's wonderful.
Wait a second.
- Yes?
- Your drink.
I was...
trapped in that situation.
Think about it.
I was living in her house
and working with her family.
It was awful.
I needed this, the sun.
Do you have another source of income
besides that business?
No, but I'll call some friends
from the capital market,
when the dust settles, of course.
- I'll make it happen.
- People know your character.
It's a difficult time,
but I'm sure things will work out.
I'm crazy about this woman.
I mean it.
You'll be really happy here,
honey.
Thank you, darling.
Lili! ngela and Raul
are your new bosses.
You'll get along just fine.
I'm sorry, Miss Tia,
but I can't work for this woman.
She was caught by surprise.
I'll talk to her.
Why can't you work for me?
What did I do?
You're rude.
And you're disrespectful.
This is absurd.
- She has to apologize.
- I'll talk to her. She's a nice person.
It's my fault.
I should've warned her first.
- Vitria...
- It's fine.
It's okay, baby.
- I'll find someone else.
- Okay.
Where did everyone go?
Where's everyone?
I just bought a house!
Tia!
C'mon, guys!
One, two, three, four.
Something like this.
One, two,
three...
I think that's it.
- This square right here.
- It's a good size.
I'll need a bathroom here.
Maybe a cesspit over there.
We need some lining,
because of the heat.
- For the kids. Yes.
- In the front.
How much time?
Three months, I guess.
- By yourself?
- Julio and I.
- Oh, Julio. I met him.
- Yeah.
- He's fine too.
- Great.
- Just the two of you?
- Yes, it's enough.
All right, but it can't be late.
Take tutoring lessons?
What do you mean?
It's just
during their exam period.
I'll pick them up on the weekend.
So now they can't see
their grandma anymore?
He's lying.
He's lying. Mom, listen.
You need to help me.
You need to put him in his place,
do something.
No, sweetie.
I'm not arguing
with my grandchildren's dad.
I don't want to risk
not seeing them.
Sweetie, I know you're suffering.
But I'm suffering too, ngela.
Got it.
This will be a big bedroom.
If we start the construction now,
it'll be done in three months
for the kids.
Three months?
I want them to come in January.
Hire more people.
- Get more people to work here.
- I'll see to it.
Did you talk to Moreau
about the maid?
They're all busy.
It's the end of the year.
I can't believe
there's no one available.
I think
I'll hire someone from Rio.
You know? Or from So Paulo.
Someone more qualified.
Qualified? Who'd that be?
Who?
Who'll hire that person? You?
Who'll show them around
if we don't know the house?
I'm sorry.
I'm tired.
You don't have to do
all by yourself.
Let me help you.
We're in this together.
No, it is being recovered
since last year.
We need foreign resources now.
You can offset the tax later.
That too, yeah.
From applied values.
Yes.
All right.
Bye.
Here it is.
Call me if you need anything.
Good afternoon.
- Would you like something to drink?
- No.
I want to talk to you.
Go ahead.
How much do you earn here?
Are you looking for a job?
Life is hard for everyone.
I can pay what Moreau used to pay you
plus half of your current wage.
I've made a deal with the owner.
I can't leave like that.
So you plan to keep on
working in this place?
Do you think I have options?
I wish I had, but this is it.
How old are you?
I'm 21.
I already had three kids
at your age.
What do you want from life?
I don't know, but I'll find out.
I live in Rio.
If you want, I can...
I thought you were living here.
Are you coming back?
You know what?
It turns out
you pay the price
for having a big mouth.
I did you wrong.
I'm sorry.
I have a big mouth too.
It takes one to know one.
All right.
But I don't work on weekends.
The problem was the bank.
It was the bank.
The contract is right here.
I'll wire it tomorrow.
I'll do it tomorrow.
Sure.
Can you arrange a meeting
with that investor tomorrow?
I'm working by myself now.
Yes, I can go to Rio tomorrow.
I've already worked
with that kind of investment.
Yes, it's risky.
But you can get results
if you do it right.
Is everything okay?
Why?
You've been smoking a lot.
I guess I'm anxious.
Following the stock market
gets me...
So the maid decided to come back?
We worked it out.
How much?
Don't worry about that.
I mean it.
I mean it.
She'll come here, make some money,
and then she'll leave.
And we'll find someone else.
- Stop it.
- Hey...
- Stop it, baby.
- Come here.
- No...
- Come here.
No.
No, you stink of cigarettes.
Stop.
We just need
to fix those imperfections.
But keep it in white.
- Just like this one.
- Yes, sir.
- Good morning.
- Morning.
Good morning.
Lili!
Good morning.
Do we have any fruit?
Can you get some for me?
Are you going to walk around
the house dressed like that?
- I'm wearing your shirt. I like it.
- Go get dressed.
There are people working here.
I just woke up.
Can I at least drink my coffee?
Lili.
Go get some clothes
for ngela, please.
Yes, sir.
No need, Lili.
Do as I say, ngela.
You know what, Lili?
- Raul doesn't know fashion.
- Don't provoke me.
- Cut it out.
- ngela.
I'm in my house,
I'll wear what I want.
Raul?
I lost my mind earlier today.
I noticed.
I was rude.
- That was...
- Yes, you were.
I feel weird.
I always thought
I knew myself, but...
I don't know.
It's not about you.
Quite the opposite. Right now,
you're the only one
who makes me feel good.
Things will get better.
You'll see.
It's only been two months.
That's all.
I'm thinking about buying
an apartment near my son's
and taking the job
at Jorginho's car dealership.
I'd be here
while you stay in So Paulo?
I can't give you what you need.
I can't.
Are you leaving?
I need to fix my life.
Away from me?
You don't know how much it hurts.
But it's the right thing to do.
I don't know
if I can make you happy.
You took your chances, right?
You enjoyed and had fun.
Now you're going back to your real life.
Is that it?
Is that it, Raul?
Your life sucks, right?
You already got the hot girl.
You live in a house at the beach
for free,
without spending a dime.
Your ex-wife could ruin your life,
but she's too good for that.
She won't do that to you.
And now that things
are difficult,
you'll sell luxury cars
with Jorginho.
Poor you.
Now you are sad and depressed.
Is that it?
You know what, Raul?
Just leave.
Go.
Go away.
Go.
I'm sorry.
Raul.
Don't go. Don't go away.
- Look at me.
- ngela.
Look at me, please!
Don't leave me. I love you.
Don't leave me.
Don't give up on me.
Don't give up on us.
Don't give up on us.
Don't leave me.
Don't leave me here.
See? It's an infiltration.
We must check if it's outside.
If it's inside, it's hydraulics.
You'll need to turn the water off
for two days to see if it dries.
I hate constructions.
I hate it.
It's better to find out sooner
than later.
I'm not in the headspace
to deal with that.
I know, baby.
But unfortunately
I'm going to need you.
Why don't we open
a joint account?
It'll be so much easier.
My money will be there
and you can use it whenever you want.
I have to call the bank,
sign a bunch of papers...
They've changed the manager again.
I don't even know his name.
It's supposed to make
our lives easier, not harder.
But we'll do it your way.
Okay?
Whatever you think it's best.
Done.
No, I mean it.
Yeah. I think...
I think we should invest this money,
like we did last time.
It actually worked.
Do you still have
the power of attorney?
Of course, Mrs. Diniz.
You're lucky I didn't steal your money
after you stole my heart.
Stingy people always have
respect for money, Ibrahim.
That's why you don't
steal from me.
Listen. Since you haven't
invited me to the beach,
when are you coming to see me?
There's a new restaurant.
I'm sure you'll love it.
Well, we're renovating the house,
I'm sorting some things out.
Jesus Christ,
it's really annoying.
But as soon as I'm done with it,
I'll visit everyone,
including you.
I miss you.
And how's your book?
Hey.
Lunch.
It's served.
Hello?
I'm coming.
ngela?
Is everything okay?
I was thinking...
We could go on a trip
during the construction.
We can visit some friends,
get away for a while.
That'd be nice.
I have stuff to do in the city.
It'd be nice.
How's your mom?
- She's fine. Yes.
- Yeah?
You were talking to her, right?
No, I was actually investing
some money.
Who's the broker, ngela?
A friend of mine.
An old friend
who's always helped me out.
So you miss him?
Raul...
I was in my room,
talking about my business,
thinking about our future.
Your business, right?
Your room.
Your house.
Always the same.
You have no respect for me.
Or anyone else.
You're selfish.
- What do you want me to do?
- You're selfish...
Huh? Everything I do is wrong.
I just want you to admire me.
Like you used to.
Why are we fighting?
Why are we arguing? I don't know.
You keep denying something I saw.
I saw it with my own eyes.
- How could I forget that?
- Raul, I don't...
- Enough. I can't.
- You just...
I don't want to argue with you.
Are you paying that rich guy
to take care of your money?
Or are you making him believe
you'll notice him someday?
I get it now.
You're afraid.
You're afraid. Aren't you?
You're afraid now,
but you weren't afraid
when you slept with me.
You weren't afraid to fuck me
at your ex-wife's house.
Don't worry.
You don't have to be afraid
because of that.
Don't worry.
I won't replace you
for a rich guy.
I don't need money.
If I needed money,
I wouldn't be with you.
Fuck.
Son of a bitch!
Don't you dare touch me!
- You hear me? Don't touch me!
- Look what you've made me do!
Why do you do this to me?
He hit me.
He hit me.
I'm sorry.
Forgive me.
I get...
The idea of losing you to someone else
drives me completely...
I love you so much, ngela.
I promise
I'll never do that again.
Please, believe me.
I promise.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Come with me.
I'll wait for you here.
It's just for two days.
- Call me.
- Okay, I'll call you.
Pick up the phone.
Eat properly, go sea bathing...
They say it's good for you.
Relax, astronaut.
- I'm late, it means nothing.
- We'll keep trying, then.
Think about our kid
running around here.
Drive safely.
Yes, ma'am.
I was wearing a French lingerie,
and Moreau was complaining about
the sandwich he ate at the airport.
I said, "I want you now."
He touched my boobs,
put his tongue in my mouth...
It was a dry kiss.
I cried.
I said I'd had too much to drink
and that I missed him.
I really missed him.
I miss the time
when I desired him.
When I thought he was
the man I wanted.
But I didn't know what I wanted.
What I liked.
Like, watching a man get
between my legs, you know?
You understand
what I'm saying, right?
Being desired.
Saying something and realizing
he is listening, you know?
When I was 15, my mom said,
"Vitria Maria has big hips."
I think about it
every time I start eating.
When a boy picked
a friend of mine over me,
which was always,
I'd always think
my hips were the problem.
But not you.
You've always been ngela.
And look at me now.
People know
what kind of person you are.
My ex-husband is persecuting me.
He says I can't
provide a stable home
for my kids.
We were married for ten years.
Not ten days or ten months.
Marriage is complicated.
But this is almost over now.
You and Raul are steady,
the kids will be able to visit you...
Sometimes I think
I'm just a shadow.
People see what they want to see.
The mother of your children.
The woman who'll ruin your life.
Your best friend.
Your worst enemy.
All my life,
I saw
the moment I'd change
before people's eyes.
When they realized I wasn't
what they expected
or thought I was,
that's when
I'd get many different reactions.
I'm terrified of that moment.
Raul would do anything for you.
It's written all over his face.
Just like Moreau saw
that I didn't want him anymore.
What now?
I don't know what to say.
I don't have an answer for you.
But you're not alone.
And her face?
Did she win the race?
First place!
She looked like
a Japanese bullet train.
Did you know
she could run like that?
She always ran at shower time.
No one could get her.
She wanted me
to say she misses you.
The boys too.
Tell them I'm building
a beautiful house for them.
I'll tell them, sweetie.
Don't worry.
We love you
and we miss you, okay?
I love you too.
So much.
God bless you, honey.
Amen, mom.
God bless you too.
Bye.- Bye.
Miss ngela, I'm leaving, okay?
Wow, Lili!
You look beautiful!
You'll be the prettiest girl
in the room.
Why are you blushing?
You have to tell yourself
every day, "Yes, I'm beautiful."
All right.
What if you come with me?
How about it?
I'm going out to dance
until my feet hurt.
No.
- You go have fun.
- All right.
See you later. Bye.
ngela?
What are you wearing?
He's here.
Who?
The cute guy from the warehouse.
You gave him the landline number?
What if he calls?
I had to meet him.
But don't worry.
He won't come here.
He's at a hotel.
Vitria! What if Moreau calls me?
The last thing Moreau wants
is to see me.
If he calls, make something up.
Tell him I'm drunk
and sleeping on the couch.
My God...
Please.
Okay.
I thought we were going to eat popcorn
and gossip about everyone,
laugh together...
But it's fine.
Go get your happy ending.
Just go!
- Thank you.
- I love you.
Even when you leave me.
ngela?
It's me.
I'm home.
Hi.
- Hi.
- Come here.
Hi.
Hi.
Let's go to our room. C'mon.
Come here.
Everything is on track
with the investors.
I brought the contract.
If everything is okay,
I'll take it back in January.
Great, my friend.
Congratulations.
To us, Moreau.
- Hello.
- Hi.
Girls night out
was a blast last night, huh?
Tell me about it.
Tia came back home at noon.
That's a beautiful fish, Lili!
Thank you.
Lili, do we have coconut water?
- Yes, ma'am.
- Can you get it for me?
What about Tonico? How is he?
I came back earlier.
I didn't see him.
I arrived this morning.
- Here, ngela.
- Thanks.
Would you like some water, Raul?
- Do you want me to get it for you?
- Please.
Thank you.
It's unbelievable.
I told him,
"You must learn how to change a tire!
I can't believe you don't know!"
I had to teach him how to change
the tire of the Mercedes.
Hello?
Hello?
Who was it?
I don't know. They hung up.
- Who was it?
- They hung up, Raul.
Tia didn't sleep here
last night.
- Who slept here?
- You're going crazy.
Let me go!
Here we go again.
Did you get drunk here
by yourself?
With make-up on?
Why did you tell the maid
to arrive late?
- I should go there.
- Wait.
And repeat what happened
last time?
She attacks him, you defend her,
they make up, she disappears,
and you get depressed.
Don't get involved.
Let them solve this.
- I can't go out alone?
- You weren't with Tia.
I wasn't with a man, Raul.
Is that what you want to know?
I was alone.
- Okay?
- Do you think I'm stupid like your ex?
I know you.
You always make things
turn out the way you plan.
- And I'm not...
- My ex-boyfriend
treated me way better than you.
- Come here.
- You need medical help. Don't touch me.
Can you do me a favor?
Tell Raul we'll come back later.
I'm sorry to intrude,
but wouldn't it be better if you stayed?
ngela would want you to stay.
If ngela needs me later,
you can call me, okay?
C'mon, Tia.
Let's go.
Get your hands off me!
Get your hands off me.
I'm tired
of having to defend myself!
Look at you. You look like shit!
I'm trying to make you happy.
I do everything I can for you.
And look what you do to me.
- You're disgusting!
- Take a look!
Disgusting!
Disgusting!
- Disgusting!
- That's it!
Now you've said the truth!
Is it so hard to tell the truth?
You want the truth?
I'm not pregnant.
I'm not pregnant,
and I was happy when I found out.
Hands off. Enough.
Don't touch me.
Stop it, Raul! Stop!
Excuse me.
Your mom called again.
She asked you to call her back.
Tell her I'll call later.
Do you want me to tell Tia
to come here?
I can sleep here today
if you want.
It was just a migraine.
Yes, ma'am.
The kids asked that a lot.
It was a great conversation,
honey.
He was calm.
He listened to everything.
I told him you and Raul
were happy.
I told him about the new house.
He said it'd be nice to spend
some days at the beach.
I think the sea breeze would help
with Miltinho's asthma.
That's great.
What is it, honey?
Didn't you like the news?
I did.
I liked the news.
It's just that...
These last few days
have been hard.
Have you been arguing?
Honey, you're not an easy person,
and marriage is complicated.
You must be patient, sweetie.
Trust me.
ngela,
if you need anything,
you know you can count on
your dad and I.
I broke up with that guy.
I need to focus
my energy on myself.
What about you?
How are you feeling?
I'm fine.
The kids will come in the summer.
Which color?
Which nail polish color
do you want?
The color?
I don't know.
What about that coffee brown?
Coffee brown.
Yes, I like that one.
What is this?
- It's an old stain.
- You didn't notice?
- It was like that...
- You didn't notice it?
Do you think I'm stupid?
You'll have to pay for this!
- You insolent...
- Raul?
- You'll never touch me again!
- Stop it!
- Stop.
- Get out of my house.
Get out of my house! Out!
- Calm down.
- Get out.
- Calm down.
- You liar, hypocrite!
Come here.
You're going to hit me?
Yeah? You're going to hit me?
- Yeah?
- Stop!
If I hit you for real,
I'm going to kill you.
Come here.
Son of a bitch.
Fucking bastard.
Fucking bastard.
She hurt herself.
Go take care of her.
Miss ngela.
Would you like some water,
ice, anything?
Let me help you.
Come here.
Slowly.
Look at me.
There's a van leaving
at 5:00 p.m.
I'm going to my mom's.
You're coming with me.
All right?
Please, don't stay here.
If you stay,
that man will kill you.
Do you hear me?
Please.
Let me help you.
You can take my car and my bags.
Take whatever you want.
Just go away.
Is that really what you want?
It's over, Raul.
If I go,
I'll never come back.
I don't want to go.
I want to fix things.
Look at what we have,
what we're building.
You and I are the same.
We're not the same.
We never were.
What do I need to do for you
to give me a second chance?
I'll do anything. Just tell me.
This is for the best.
Go take care of yourself.
After everything we've been through
to be together...
I love you.
We love each other.
Look me in the eye.
Tell me
you don't love me anymore.
Enough, Raul.
Enough.
Enough.
You can't leave me like that.
- You're my woman. You're my life.
- Get off me. Stop.
No.
No.
I'm not yours!
I'm not yours.
I'm not yours!
If I can't have you,
no one can.
NGELA MARIA DINIZ WAS MURDERED
IN DECEMBER 30TH, 1976,
WITH THREE SHOTS ON HER FACE
AND ONE ON THE BACK OF THE NECK.
SHE WAS 32
AND LEFT THREE CHILDREN.
RAUL FERNANDO DO AMARAL STREEWAS TAKEN TO THE JURY TRIAL
AND CONVICTED TO A SYMBOLIC SENTENCE
OF TWO YEARS IN PRISON.
ACCORDING TO HIS LAWYER
HE ACTED ON LEGITIMATE DEFENSE OF HONOR.
FEMINIST MOVEMENTS WITH THE SLOGAN
"WHO LOVES DOESN'T KILL"
MADE A LOT OF PROTESTS
AND SOCIAL PRESSURE.
A PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
APPEALED THE DECISION.
A NEW TRIAL
CONVICTED RAUL FOR HOMICIDE
AND HE WAS SENTENCED
TO 15 YEARS IN CLOSED PRISON.
IN 2021, THE SUPREME FEDERAL COURUNANIMOUSLY FORBIDS THE ARGUMENOF LEGITIMATE DEFENSE OF HONOR
FOR FEMICIDE DEFENDANTS.
BUT THE STRATEGY
OF QUESTIONING WOMEN'S REPUTATION
AS AN EXCUSE FOR ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULAND VIOLENCE CASES IS STILL A REALITY.
Translation: Deborah Previdelli
SUBTITLES ETC FILMES
My dear panthers,
especially the young ones,
those of you who are
from the new generation
you don't know
that the real panther
is from Minas Gerais.
ngela Maria Fernandes Diniz
is here.
What did I tell you, Ibrahim?
That wasn't our deal.
I don't need an interview,
just dance.
- The audience will love it.
- My ex-husband's lawyers too.
They already think
I'm a terrible mom
and a terrible person.
How many times do I need to say
that I don't want this?
You're right. I'm sorry.
I wasn't thinking.
I won't let anyone
say bad things about you.
I just want to be
a normal person in a club.
Is it too much to ask?
You? A normal person?
Keep dreaming.
Thank you. Cheers!
Cheers.
You're drooling.
Another one, Tia?
It's so hot today!
You're drunk.
And you're boring.
You should take better care
of your friend.
Vitria Maria is a grown woman.
She's absolutely depressed.
She looks really happy today.
Excuse me.
It's my turn to be happy now.
Bombastic news!
Friends and folks,
you should write this down.
You don't know,
but the queen of Egypt is among us.
Tonight's host,
my friend Adelita.
She's so pretty it hurts.
It's a great pleasure
to welcome you.
- Welcome.
- Thank you.
So, which city has
the best parties?
Rio de Janeiro or So Paulo?
There's always
the air shuttle service.
- Don't get me into trouble, Ibrahim.
- Never.
Adelita, what people
don't know about you?
I know
you're a very generous person.
Of course.
Our family has three commendations.
We've built 83 hospitals.
People have no idea
how much we help society
and our city.
Or even the country.
That's great.
That's it for today.
Fancy!
You're stunning.
It's occupied.
I'm sorry.
Are you okay?
I'm great.
Do you need anything?
A rocket.
To take me away
from those awful people.
So there's just
awful people here?
Not awful.
They are fake.
Their smiles are fake, their hugs,
earrings, clothes... Everything.
Your perfume isn't fake.
I think you're following me.
Do you want me to follow you?
Is this about what I want
or what you want?
If you know from where
this rocket will be launched,
let me know.
I really wanted you
to meet each other.
Thanks for inviting me.
You have a beautiful house.
No problem.
It's a pleasure to welcome you.
Don't mind my costume.
My son decided
to play target practice.
He's only three years old.
He cried more than I did.
Raul, darling.
Have you met my friend Ibrahim?
ngela?
Of course I know him.
They're from Rio.
Raul, tell us.
How did you become interested
in African safaris?
I was 17 years old.
Back then, hunting elephants
was almost legal.
Raul has thousands of stories
to tell, Ibrahim.
We should spend some days
on the farm to hear everything.
I remember once,
the elephant had six tons.
It came towards me.
I ran
and my leg got stuck on a vine.
I could only see
those magnificent ivory fangs
coming after me.
It was one of the scariest
and most beautiful moments
of my life.
Then, another hunter passed me
the rifle...
- And that was it.
- Poor elephant.
I'm really happy to meet you.
- I'm glad.
- Ibrahim talks a lot about you.
See?
If there's something
I can do to help you...
My cousin is
a great family lawyer.
I read in the newspapers about
what happened to your daughter.
And your family.
Those are factoids.
How could a mom kidnap
her own daughter?
Right?
Would you put a kid burning
with fever inside a plane?
Would you?
Where was the dad?
Yeah.
Unfortunately, children suffer the most
in these cases.
So, you think I shouldn't
have spared my daughter?
- Is that it?
- I get it.
I just think you should've
tried to call him.
I don't know. Make a deal.
So you think I'm wrong?
Nobody's saying that,
little panther.
You should've said,
"ngela, I think you're wrong".
ngela,
as a mother,
I think you did
what you thought was right.
But you were wrong
before the law.
It doesn't matter what I think.
There's nothing more saddening
than a family being destroyed.
Jorginho!
Jorginho, my dear cousin!
I'm so glad you're here.
Excuse me.
There goes Mother Teresa.
Did I ask for her help?
- Did I?
- No, ngela. Listen.
Not everyone is against you.
Give Adelita a chance, damn it.
Attention, ladies and gentlemen,
this interstellar spaceship will be
launched to other galaxies in five,
four, three, two, one.
Hey!
Welcome, guys.
My friends! It's a pleasure.
It's great to welcome you.
We're glad to be here.
- How was the trip?
- Great, the road is wonderful.
- It's great.
- Are you tired?
- Welcome.
- My friend.
- My dear friend!
- What a beautiful house!
Well, it's clean.
- Shall we?
- Yes, of course.
- Adelita, one more glass, please.
- Sure.
- This wine is delicious.
- Right?
- Make yourselves at home.
- Yes, be my guest, please.
All right.
Oh, look.
This is an original lamb
from the Harmonia Farm.
- Born and raised right here.
- It's a tradition.
It's so cute!
Dear Lord,
we thank You
for this cute little lamb
that didn't know where he was heading:
our stomachs.
Cheers.
- Well...
- ngela...
Cheers.
Cheers.- Buon appetito.
- Thank you.
- It looks great.
ngela,
you're a really good writer.
Your grand monde point of view
is really funny.
It's critical.
Many people won't like it.
You know that, right?
But that's how I like it.
My little panther,
your book will be a success.
Your opinion is
really important to me.
Always.
Hey.
Listen.
What your ex-husband is doing
is called violence.
If you want another lawyer,
just tell me.
I know some of the best jurists
in the country.
So does he.
Ibrahim suffers from snoring.
Actually,
I'm the one who suffers.
It's terrible.
Does he take sleeping pills?
- I thought about calling you, but...
- We don't need to talk about this now.
Are you okay?
That's a tricky question.
Is anyone really okay?
Good night, Raul.
Damn it.
Another one. Second chance.
Go ahead.
No matter the age,
boys will be boys.
- Damn it.
- You have to teach them.
Take care when they get sick.
Put them in time-out.
I'd rather go to Paris.
Watch this, Raul.
I'll teach you how to do it.
I'm sorry about the other day.
I shouldn't have said that.
But...
The idea of seeing
a broken family hurts me.
You know?
The problem is that the law
is never on our side.
It's a man's world.
This is for you, panther.
Forever boys.
- Good job.
- That was a good one.
Everybody should have
this experience
at least once in life.
What do you mean?
Dominating something
that's bigger than you.
- Excuse me.
- ngela.
- What?
- What was that?
What are you doing?
Let me go.
I'm sorry.
- Nice watch.
- What?
Your watch. It's nice.
Is it new?
Yeah.
I can't wait to see
her next gift for you,
because it'll be hard
to top this one.
ngela...
Bye.
Good night, son.
Sleep tight.
Lay down.
I know what's going on, Raul.
I just hope that you
don't forget who you are
because of a crazy adventure.
Hello?
Hi, astronaut.
I'll leave the rest
on your table later.
Where are you?
I'm waiting for you.
I'm telling you, Raul.
You're poking the bear.
This woman will drive you crazy.
So now you're a psychologist?
I'm a lawyer.
And, as a lawyer,
I see people's worst side.
Didn't you ask me to help you?
So...
I'm here to help you.
I just asked you to say
you were with me.
That's all.
You're not lying
just to your wife.
You work
with your brother-in-law.
He's right there.
On the other side of that wall.
Raul,
you're putting
your business at risk.
Raul, it's ngela again.
Tell her I can't answer now.
I'm in a meeting.
ngela, Raul is in a meeting.
You need to come
to Belo Horizonte more often.
I know.
I always take the kids
to the country club.
I visit them.
They always ask me about you.
I can imagine.
But their dad is really reactive.
What did he tell you?
I want to know
the exact words, mom.
He said he did you a favor
by getting the kids' custody.
Because you wanted to leave.
Bastard.
- Sweetie...
- Why can't we come with you?
Listen.
Soon we'll be together
all the time.
Okay? Got it?
Give me a smile.
And a hug.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
Don't make that face.
I love you.
Honey,
you've made a decision.
Now you must be strong
and brave to keep going.
Okay?
I miss you so much.
- I love you, mom.
- I love you.
I love you.
Shall we?
Don't look me like that.
It was either that or dying.
I was dying in that house.
And my kids saw that.
Everybody did.
So, his condition for the separation
was the kids' custody?
He didn't think I'd accept that.
But I'll get the chance to build
my life with my children.
And live near them.
No one will take that away
from me.
No one will take that away
from me.
Sometimes...
Sometimes I think I'm flying.
And sometimes
I think I'm falling.
Get me out of here, Raul.
Get me out of here.
I got you.
I got you.
Get in the car.
My little panther,
you disappeared.
Where are you?
I'm at the beach, Ibrahim.
Look at her go.
When are you coming back to me?
I'm not.
- Vitria Maria!
- ngela Maria! Darling!
Welcome, everyone!
- What's that?
- It's a Tia thing.
- How was the trip, Raul?
- Excellent.
- How are you?
- Great.
- What a beautiful house!
- Right?
We bought it from a fisherman
and renovated it.
- Wow!
- It's an incredible house.
- It's perfect for a couple in love.
- I'm so thirsty.
- Me too.
- The neighbors are great.
My parents have a house nearby.
It's very safe.
- How was the drive?
- Couldn't be better.
- How many miles?
- Not a lot.
There's a moment in life when
you just want to stop working,
move to the beach
and become a fisherman.
- Right, Raul?
- For sure.
Women first, always.
Tia and I...
We're pretty happy here.
Right, Tia?
- Yes, baby.
- Thanks, Lili.
And I'm sure
that you'll be
very happy here too.
- Cheers!
- Cheers!
I need to tell you something.
What?
I found out I'm not frigid.
I knew it.
What did I tell you?
It wasn't with Moreau.
I didn't think so.
What's wrong?
Promise you won't judge me.
You know I hate judges.
He works for me at the store.
- He's younger than me.
- Okay.
Much younger.
He's a Sagittarius.
That's terrible!
Tell me more.
I went to run some errands
at the warehouse during lunch time...
So, he offered to help me,
but he started getting too close,
you know?
Then he asked me
if I knew how pretty I was.
Of course he asked you that.
You're a wonderful woman.
I started laughing.
I couldn't stop.
I felt ridiculous.
Then he kissed me.
It was a slow kiss, you know?
- Yes.
- A wet kiss.
I ran and locked myself
in my office.
When I sat on the chair,
I realized my thighs were all wet.
And he was knocking on the door.
- He was worried.
- He wanted to get in.
How would I go to the restroom?
- I needed to clean myself.
- You were horny. That's great.
Why do I feel so guilty?
I feel my heart
coming out of my chest.
You're feeling alive.
You can feel your heart beating.
And it's scary.
It's scary, but it's wonderful.
It's wonderful.
Wait a second.
- Yes?
- Your drink.
I was...
trapped in that situation.
Think about it.
I was living in her house
and working with her family.
It was awful.
I needed this, the sun.
Do you have another source of income
besides that business?
No, but I'll call some friends
from the capital market,
when the dust settles, of course.
- I'll make it happen.
- People know your character.
It's a difficult time,
but I'm sure things will work out.
I'm crazy about this woman.
I mean it.
You'll be really happy here,
honey.
Thank you, darling.
Lili! ngela and Raul
are your new bosses.
You'll get along just fine.
I'm sorry, Miss Tia,
but I can't work for this woman.
She was caught by surprise.
I'll talk to her.
Why can't you work for me?
What did I do?
You're rude.
And you're disrespectful.
This is absurd.
- She has to apologize.
- I'll talk to her. She's a nice person.
It's my fault.
I should've warned her first.
- Vitria...
- It's fine.
It's okay, baby.
- I'll find someone else.
- Okay.
Where did everyone go?
Where's everyone?
I just bought a house!
Tia!
C'mon, guys!
One, two, three, four.
Something like this.
One, two,
three...
I think that's it.
- This square right here.
- It's a good size.
I'll need a bathroom here.
Maybe a cesspit over there.
We need some lining,
because of the heat.
- For the kids. Yes.
- In the front.
How much time?
Three months, I guess.
- By yourself?
- Julio and I.
- Oh, Julio. I met him.
- Yeah.
- He's fine too.
- Great.
- Just the two of you?
- Yes, it's enough.
All right, but it can't be late.
Take tutoring lessons?
What do you mean?
It's just
during their exam period.
I'll pick them up on the weekend.
So now they can't see
their grandma anymore?
He's lying.
He's lying. Mom, listen.
You need to help me.
You need to put him in his place,
do something.
No, sweetie.
I'm not arguing
with my grandchildren's dad.
I don't want to risk
not seeing them.
Sweetie, I know you're suffering.
But I'm suffering too, ngela.
Got it.
This will be a big bedroom.
If we start the construction now,
it'll be done in three months
for the kids.
Three months?
I want them to come in January.
Hire more people.
- Get more people to work here.
- I'll see to it.
Did you talk to Moreau
about the maid?
They're all busy.
It's the end of the year.
I can't believe
there's no one available.
I think
I'll hire someone from Rio.
You know? Or from So Paulo.
Someone more qualified.
Qualified? Who'd that be?
Who?
Who'll hire that person? You?
Who'll show them around
if we don't know the house?
I'm sorry.
I'm tired.
You don't have to do
all by yourself.
Let me help you.
We're in this together.
No, it is being recovered
since last year.
We need foreign resources now.
You can offset the tax later.
That too, yeah.
From applied values.
Yes.
All right.
Bye.
Here it is.
Call me if you need anything.
Good afternoon.
- Would you like something to drink?
- No.
I want to talk to you.
Go ahead.
How much do you earn here?
Are you looking for a job?
Life is hard for everyone.
I can pay what Moreau used to pay you
plus half of your current wage.
I've made a deal with the owner.
I can't leave like that.
So you plan to keep on
working in this place?
Do you think I have options?
I wish I had, but this is it.
How old are you?
I'm 21.
I already had three kids
at your age.
What do you want from life?
I don't know, but I'll find out.
I live in Rio.
If you want, I can...
I thought you were living here.
Are you coming back?
You know what?
It turns out
you pay the price
for having a big mouth.
I did you wrong.
I'm sorry.
I have a big mouth too.
It takes one to know one.
All right.
But I don't work on weekends.
The problem was the bank.
It was the bank.
The contract is right here.
I'll wire it tomorrow.
I'll do it tomorrow.
Sure.
Can you arrange a meeting
with that investor tomorrow?
I'm working by myself now.
Yes, I can go to Rio tomorrow.
I've already worked
with that kind of investment.
Yes, it's risky.
But you can get results
if you do it right.
Is everything okay?
Why?
You've been smoking a lot.
I guess I'm anxious.
Following the stock market
gets me...
So the maid decided to come back?
We worked it out.
How much?
Don't worry about that.
I mean it.
I mean it.
She'll come here, make some money,
and then she'll leave.
And we'll find someone else.
- Stop it.
- Hey...
- Stop it, baby.
- Come here.
- No...
- Come here.
No.
No, you stink of cigarettes.
Stop.
We just need
to fix those imperfections.
But keep it in white.
- Just like this one.
- Yes, sir.
- Good morning.
- Morning.
Good morning.
Lili!
Good morning.
Do we have any fruit?
Can you get some for me?
Are you going to walk around
the house dressed like that?
- I'm wearing your shirt. I like it.
- Go get dressed.
There are people working here.
I just woke up.
Can I at least drink my coffee?
Lili.
Go get some clothes
for ngela, please.
Yes, sir.
No need, Lili.
Do as I say, ngela.
You know what, Lili?
- Raul doesn't know fashion.
- Don't provoke me.
- Cut it out.
- ngela.
I'm in my house,
I'll wear what I want.
Raul?
I lost my mind earlier today.
I noticed.
I was rude.
- That was...
- Yes, you were.
I feel weird.
I always thought
I knew myself, but...
I don't know.
It's not about you.
Quite the opposite. Right now,
you're the only one
who makes me feel good.
Things will get better.
You'll see.
It's only been two months.
That's all.
I'm thinking about buying
an apartment near my son's
and taking the job
at Jorginho's car dealership.
I'd be here
while you stay in So Paulo?
I can't give you what you need.
I can't.
Are you leaving?
I need to fix my life.
Away from me?
You don't know how much it hurts.
But it's the right thing to do.
I don't know
if I can make you happy.
You took your chances, right?
You enjoyed and had fun.
Now you're going back to your real life.
Is that it?
Is that it, Raul?
Your life sucks, right?
You already got the hot girl.
You live in a house at the beach
for free,
without spending a dime.
Your ex-wife could ruin your life,
but she's too good for that.
She won't do that to you.
And now that things
are difficult,
you'll sell luxury cars
with Jorginho.
Poor you.
Now you are sad and depressed.
Is that it?
You know what, Raul?
Just leave.
Go.
Go away.
Go.
I'm sorry.
Raul.
Don't go. Don't go away.
- Look at me.
- ngela.
Look at me, please!
Don't leave me. I love you.
Don't leave me.
Don't give up on me.
Don't give up on us.
Don't give up on us.
Don't leave me.
Don't leave me here.
See? It's an infiltration.
We must check if it's outside.
If it's inside, it's hydraulics.
You'll need to turn the water off
for two days to see if it dries.
I hate constructions.
I hate it.
It's better to find out sooner
than later.
I'm not in the headspace
to deal with that.
I know, baby.
But unfortunately
I'm going to need you.
Why don't we open
a joint account?
It'll be so much easier.
My money will be there
and you can use it whenever you want.
I have to call the bank,
sign a bunch of papers...
They've changed the manager again.
I don't even know his name.
It's supposed to make
our lives easier, not harder.
But we'll do it your way.
Okay?
Whatever you think it's best.
Done.
No, I mean it.
Yeah. I think...
I think we should invest this money,
like we did last time.
It actually worked.
Do you still have
the power of attorney?
Of course, Mrs. Diniz.
You're lucky I didn't steal your money
after you stole my heart.
Stingy people always have
respect for money, Ibrahim.
That's why you don't
steal from me.
Listen. Since you haven't
invited me to the beach,
when are you coming to see me?
There's a new restaurant.
I'm sure you'll love it.
Well, we're renovating the house,
I'm sorting some things out.
Jesus Christ,
it's really annoying.
But as soon as I'm done with it,
I'll visit everyone,
including you.
I miss you.
And how's your book?
Hey.
Lunch.
It's served.
Hello?
I'm coming.
ngela?
Is everything okay?
I was thinking...
We could go on a trip
during the construction.
We can visit some friends,
get away for a while.
That'd be nice.
I have stuff to do in the city.
It'd be nice.
How's your mom?
- She's fine. Yes.
- Yeah?
You were talking to her, right?
No, I was actually investing
some money.
Who's the broker, ngela?
A friend of mine.
An old friend
who's always helped me out.
So you miss him?
Raul...
I was in my room,
talking about my business,
thinking about our future.
Your business, right?
Your room.
Your house.
Always the same.
You have no respect for me.
Or anyone else.
You're selfish.
- What do you want me to do?
- You're selfish...
Huh? Everything I do is wrong.
I just want you to admire me.
Like you used to.
Why are we fighting?
Why are we arguing? I don't know.
You keep denying something I saw.
I saw it with my own eyes.
- How could I forget that?
- Raul, I don't...
- Enough. I can't.
- You just...
I don't want to argue with you.
Are you paying that rich guy
to take care of your money?
Or are you making him believe
you'll notice him someday?
I get it now.
You're afraid.
You're afraid. Aren't you?
You're afraid now,
but you weren't afraid
when you slept with me.
You weren't afraid to fuck me
at your ex-wife's house.
Don't worry.
You don't have to be afraid
because of that.
Don't worry.
I won't replace you
for a rich guy.
I don't need money.
If I needed money,
I wouldn't be with you.
Fuck.
Son of a bitch!
Don't you dare touch me!
- You hear me? Don't touch me!
- Look what you've made me do!
Why do you do this to me?
He hit me.
He hit me.
I'm sorry.
Forgive me.
I get...
The idea of losing you to someone else
drives me completely...
I love you so much, ngela.
I promise
I'll never do that again.
Please, believe me.
I promise.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Come with me.
I'll wait for you here.
It's just for two days.
- Call me.
- Okay, I'll call you.
Pick up the phone.
Eat properly, go sea bathing...
They say it's good for you.
Relax, astronaut.
- I'm late, it means nothing.
- We'll keep trying, then.
Think about our kid
running around here.
Drive safely.
Yes, ma'am.
I was wearing a French lingerie,
and Moreau was complaining about
the sandwich he ate at the airport.
I said, "I want you now."
He touched my boobs,
put his tongue in my mouth...
It was a dry kiss.
I cried.
I said I'd had too much to drink
and that I missed him.
I really missed him.
I miss the time
when I desired him.
When I thought he was
the man I wanted.
But I didn't know what I wanted.
What I liked.
Like, watching a man get
between my legs, you know?
You understand
what I'm saying, right?
Being desired.
Saying something and realizing
he is listening, you know?
When I was 15, my mom said,
"Vitria Maria has big hips."
I think about it
every time I start eating.
When a boy picked
a friend of mine over me,
which was always,
I'd always think
my hips were the problem.
But not you.
You've always been ngela.
And look at me now.
People know
what kind of person you are.
My ex-husband is persecuting me.
He says I can't
provide a stable home
for my kids.
We were married for ten years.
Not ten days or ten months.
Marriage is complicated.
But this is almost over now.
You and Raul are steady,
the kids will be able to visit you...
Sometimes I think
I'm just a shadow.
People see what they want to see.
The mother of your children.
The woman who'll ruin your life.
Your best friend.
Your worst enemy.
All my life,
I saw
the moment I'd change
before people's eyes.
When they realized I wasn't
what they expected
or thought I was,
that's when
I'd get many different reactions.
I'm terrified of that moment.
Raul would do anything for you.
It's written all over his face.
Just like Moreau saw
that I didn't want him anymore.
What now?
I don't know what to say.
I don't have an answer for you.
But you're not alone.
And her face?
Did she win the race?
First place!
She looked like
a Japanese bullet train.
Did you know
she could run like that?
She always ran at shower time.
No one could get her.
She wanted me
to say she misses you.
The boys too.
Tell them I'm building
a beautiful house for them.
I'll tell them, sweetie.
Don't worry.
We love you
and we miss you, okay?
I love you too.
So much.
God bless you, honey.
Amen, mom.
God bless you too.
Bye.- Bye.
Miss ngela, I'm leaving, okay?
Wow, Lili!
You look beautiful!
You'll be the prettiest girl
in the room.
Why are you blushing?
You have to tell yourself
every day, "Yes, I'm beautiful."
All right.
What if you come with me?
How about it?
I'm going out to dance
until my feet hurt.
No.
- You go have fun.
- All right.
See you later. Bye.
ngela?
What are you wearing?
He's here.
Who?
The cute guy from the warehouse.
You gave him the landline number?
What if he calls?
I had to meet him.
But don't worry.
He won't come here.
He's at a hotel.
Vitria! What if Moreau calls me?
The last thing Moreau wants
is to see me.
If he calls, make something up.
Tell him I'm drunk
and sleeping on the couch.
My God...
Please.
Okay.
I thought we were going to eat popcorn
and gossip about everyone,
laugh together...
But it's fine.
Go get your happy ending.
Just go!
- Thank you.
- I love you.
Even when you leave me.
ngela?
It's me.
I'm home.
Hi.
- Hi.
- Come here.
Hi.
Hi.
Let's go to our room. C'mon.
Come here.
Everything is on track
with the investors.
I brought the contract.
If everything is okay,
I'll take it back in January.
Great, my friend.
Congratulations.
To us, Moreau.
- Hello.
- Hi.
Girls night out
was a blast last night, huh?
Tell me about it.
Tia came back home at noon.
That's a beautiful fish, Lili!
Thank you.
Lili, do we have coconut water?
- Yes, ma'am.
- Can you get it for me?
What about Tonico? How is he?
I came back earlier.
I didn't see him.
I arrived this morning.
- Here, ngela.
- Thanks.
Would you like some water, Raul?
- Do you want me to get it for you?
- Please.
Thank you.
It's unbelievable.
I told him,
"You must learn how to change a tire!
I can't believe you don't know!"
I had to teach him how to change
the tire of the Mercedes.
Hello?
Hello?
Who was it?
I don't know. They hung up.
- Who was it?
- They hung up, Raul.
Tia didn't sleep here
last night.
- Who slept here?
- You're going crazy.
Let me go!
Here we go again.
Did you get drunk here
by yourself?
With make-up on?
Why did you tell the maid
to arrive late?
- I should go there.
- Wait.
And repeat what happened
last time?
She attacks him, you defend her,
they make up, she disappears,
and you get depressed.
Don't get involved.
Let them solve this.
- I can't go out alone?
- You weren't with Tia.
I wasn't with a man, Raul.
Is that what you want to know?
I was alone.
- Okay?
- Do you think I'm stupid like your ex?
I know you.
You always make things
turn out the way you plan.
- And I'm not...
- My ex-boyfriend
treated me way better than you.
- Come here.
- You need medical help. Don't touch me.
Can you do me a favor?
Tell Raul we'll come back later.
I'm sorry to intrude,
but wouldn't it be better if you stayed?
ngela would want you to stay.
If ngela needs me later,
you can call me, okay?
C'mon, Tia.
Let's go.
Get your hands off me!
Get your hands off me.
I'm tired
of having to defend myself!
Look at you. You look like shit!
I'm trying to make you happy.
I do everything I can for you.
And look what you do to me.
- You're disgusting!
- Take a look!
Disgusting!
Disgusting!
- Disgusting!
- That's it!
Now you've said the truth!
Is it so hard to tell the truth?
You want the truth?
I'm not pregnant.
I'm not pregnant,
and I was happy when I found out.
Hands off. Enough.
Don't touch me.
Stop it, Raul! Stop!
Excuse me.
Your mom called again.
She asked you to call her back.
Tell her I'll call later.
Do you want me to tell Tia
to come here?
I can sleep here today
if you want.
It was just a migraine.
Yes, ma'am.
The kids asked that a lot.
It was a great conversation,
honey.
He was calm.
He listened to everything.
I told him you and Raul
were happy.
I told him about the new house.
He said it'd be nice to spend
some days at the beach.
I think the sea breeze would help
with Miltinho's asthma.
That's great.
What is it, honey?
Didn't you like the news?
I did.
I liked the news.
It's just that...
These last few days
have been hard.
Have you been arguing?
Honey, you're not an easy person,
and marriage is complicated.
You must be patient, sweetie.
Trust me.
ngela,
if you need anything,
you know you can count on
your dad and I.
I broke up with that guy.
I need to focus
my energy on myself.
What about you?
How are you feeling?
I'm fine.
The kids will come in the summer.
Which color?
Which nail polish color
do you want?
The color?
I don't know.
What about that coffee brown?
Coffee brown.
Yes, I like that one.
What is this?
- It's an old stain.
- You didn't notice?
- It was like that...
- You didn't notice it?
Do you think I'm stupid?
You'll have to pay for this!
- You insolent...
- Raul?
- You'll never touch me again!
- Stop it!
- Stop.
- Get out of my house.
Get out of my house! Out!
- Calm down.
- Get out.
- Calm down.
- You liar, hypocrite!
Come here.
You're going to hit me?
Yeah? You're going to hit me?
- Yeah?
- Stop!
If I hit you for real,
I'm going to kill you.
Come here.
Son of a bitch.
Fucking bastard.
Fucking bastard.
She hurt herself.
Go take care of her.
Miss ngela.
Would you like some water,
ice, anything?
Let me help you.
Come here.
Slowly.
Look at me.
There's a van leaving
at 5:00 p.m.
I'm going to my mom's.
You're coming with me.
All right?
Please, don't stay here.
If you stay,
that man will kill you.
Do you hear me?
Please.
Let me help you.
You can take my car and my bags.
Take whatever you want.
Just go away.
Is that really what you want?
It's over, Raul.
If I go,
I'll never come back.
I don't want to go.
I want to fix things.
Look at what we have,
what we're building.
You and I are the same.
We're not the same.
We never were.
What do I need to do for you
to give me a second chance?
I'll do anything. Just tell me.
This is for the best.
Go take care of yourself.
After everything we've been through
to be together...
I love you.
We love each other.
Look me in the eye.
Tell me
you don't love me anymore.
Enough, Raul.
Enough.
Enough.
You can't leave me like that.
- You're my woman. You're my life.
- Get off me. Stop.
No.
No.
I'm not yours!
I'm not yours.
I'm not yours!
If I can't have you,
no one can.
NGELA MARIA DINIZ WAS MURDERED
IN DECEMBER 30TH, 1976,
WITH THREE SHOTS ON HER FACE
AND ONE ON THE BACK OF THE NECK.
SHE WAS 32
AND LEFT THREE CHILDREN.
RAUL FERNANDO DO AMARAL STREEWAS TAKEN TO THE JURY TRIAL
AND CONVICTED TO A SYMBOLIC SENTENCE
OF TWO YEARS IN PRISON.
ACCORDING TO HIS LAWYER
HE ACTED ON LEGITIMATE DEFENSE OF HONOR.
FEMINIST MOVEMENTS WITH THE SLOGAN
"WHO LOVES DOESN'T KILL"
MADE A LOT OF PROTESTS
AND SOCIAL PRESSURE.
A PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
APPEALED THE DECISION.
A NEW TRIAL
CONVICTED RAUL FOR HOMICIDE
AND HE WAS SENTENCED
TO 15 YEARS IN CLOSED PRISON.
IN 2021, THE SUPREME FEDERAL COURUNANIMOUSLY FORBIDS THE ARGUMENOF LEGITIMATE DEFENSE OF HONOR
FOR FEMICIDE DEFENDANTS.
BUT THE STRATEGY
OF QUESTIONING WOMEN'S REPUTATION
AS AN EXCUSE FOR ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULAND VIOLENCE CASES IS STILL A REALITY.
Translation: Deborah Previdelli
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