Elsa y Fred (Elsa & Fred) (2005) Movie Script
What?
This had to be settled
on Monday!
We signed that contract
Look, obviously you're
not a real estate agency...
...you only a gambling den!
We'll take it off
ourselves.
- What? Us?
- Well, you.
- You have a tool box?
- Yes.
Then go get it, I'll help you.
Come on!
- Get me my tools!
- Why are you yelling?
This woman is driving me crazy!
Good morning, Ma'am.
Got off on the wrong foot
with the new neighbor?
She's not my neighbor.
Her father's the one
that's moving in.
Yes, it seems he's a widower.
Poor man.
Though, if the deceased
was like the daughter...
- Here! Take your box.
- Good luck with the pliers.
Thank you, Ma'am.
You see?
It wasn't that hard!
- Well, we've...
- I haven't got all day!
In the bedroom.
Careful! It was my mother's!
- Mom!
- Where's your father?
- No, Mom...
- Give me the car keys.
Did you lock it?
Take this to the room.
- But, Mom...
- Come on! Come on!
Idiot!
Some nerve.
Why does he have a cell phone?
He never turns it on!
I can't believe it!
This woman is taking me
to my grave.
Alfredo, let's go.
Is it better here
or on the coffee table?
I don't know. Ask grandpa.
It's his house.
Hey! Hey!
The chairs!
Take them to the kitchen!
Don't just leave them there!
Finally! Where the hell
have you been?!
And why is
your cell phone off?!
Cuca, what have you done
to the car?
I leave it one hour with you
and you crash it.
Are you crazy?
I didn't crash the car!
You didn't?
Well, the two front lights
are shattered.
Are you deaf?!
I didn't crash the car!
It was an old lady
in a dark red car.
- Why didn't you tell me?
- You didn't let me!
You see?! You never
think what you say!
Cuca! I told you to leave it
in a parking lot!
Oh, sure!
Let Cuca do everything!
I'm always doing
everything anyway!
Oh, really?!
Who'll fix my car?!
My car is ruined!
What do you think
of the apartment?
It's fine. Fine.
I'm on my way.
You should've been
at the clinic 15min ago!
- I got held back.
- What were you doing?!
I'm not going to explain.
Just wait for me there.
That's why I'm calling,
Mom. I can't be there.
My office called for
an emergency meeting.
- I'll stop by your house later.
- Is not necessary!
Yes! Yes it is, Mom!
I have to ask you
some questions.
Okay, I've got to go.
I'm driving. Bye.
A controller like his father.
The fridge and microwave
are plugged in.
I took a walk around the block
and there are many restaurants.
Even so, I left you
some chicken soup.
- It's in the microwave.
- Okay, all set.
Let's go, Cuca.
Come on!
Your dad needs to rest!
I'm coming!
Here! Take it!
Javier, leave that dog alone
and say goodbye to grandpa!
The super is called Goyo.
I talked to him.
He'll help you out
if you need anything.
Bye, Grandpa!
In any case, call us
if anything happens.
Let's go, Cuca!
He'll be fine!
Bye, Dad.
Call me whenever you like.
Hey, did you give Juan
your new phone number?
I'll call him tomorrow.
- I can call him if you want.
- No, I'll call him.
Call him. It'll be good
for you to go out with him.
- Sweetie!
- Cuca!
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- That's okay.
- Good evening.
- Good evening.
Come on, come on!
Let's go!
What questions
do you have to ask.
Come on, Mom.
We'll talk inside.
- Mom!
- I'm coming!
What's wrong with you?
It's her. The woman
who crashed the car.
Now, let's talk, Mom.
I got the bank statement
and there's a withdrawal.
What did you spend
that money on, Mom?
- My living expenses!
- Mom! It was 1,400 Euros!
What are you implying?
That you want the card back?!
No!
I'll give it back and
pay every cent I spent!
Mom! Please,
I'm not asking that!
I'm just asking how
you spent that money!
Oh, but...
Let's get down to business.
Are you staying for dinner?
It's a simple question!
I warn you...
...there isn't food
in the house.
- Mom!
- Don't worry! We can order in.
Mom! Stop avoiding
the question! Answer me!
- Answer what?!
- About the money!
You're helping Alejo out
again!
Alejo? Nonsense!
Just a second.
Someone's at the door.
Saved by the bell.
Ma'am, what you've done...
...is a complete lack
of respect and education!
I'm going
to inform the authorities!
Not only for damaging
my property...
...but also for threatening
the life of a minor!
It's the first time I've
ever seen this child.
Stop threatening my son!
Ma'am, calm down.
What happened, Mom?
I don't know.
She's crazy.
No, Ma'am,
I'm not crazy.
This afternoon...
Is she your mother?
- Yes.
- No!
Mom.
Yes. Go on.
Your mother crashed
into our car...
...and ran away!
My son saw everything!
- Don't you have a dark red car?
- No!
- Mom!
- It's crimson.
I warn you,
I'm not moving...
...until you account
for the damages!
- Calm down.
- I want the insurance info!
Mom, go get
your insurance number.
- No, I can't.
- What?!
I didn't pay the last bill.
Well... You are
completely irresponsible!
You can't drive
without insurance!
- What if she killed someone?!
- I didn't kill anyone!
- And that headlight...
- Both headlights, Ma'am!
- Okay, two headlights...
- Calm down, please!
Ma'am, I'll take care
of everything.
Ask for a budget and
call me when you have it.
I'll send you the money.
Some people should have
their license revoked.
There are some who should
not have gotten it at all.
That woman's insane.
What a scandal
over a little headlight.
- Mom?
- What?
Tomorrow,
when this lady calls...
...you fill out the check
with the amount...
...and give it to her.
- No.
You heard me, Mom.
- Yes, but I can't.
- Why?!
Because I can't. I don't know
where she lives!
Isn't she your neighbor?
No, she isn't.
Her father lives here.
He moved into
an apartment in the hall.
Then take it to the father.
Mom, pay attention, please.
Here's the check.
Don't lose it!
Okay.
You don't trust me?
- Your own mother?
- Are you serious, Mom?
Yes, seriously.
Go on!
I have no energy or will.
I'm too tired.
Come on, Alfredo.
Get out, man!
Itll do you good
to move your bones.
What can you do locked up
all day?
You're punishing yourself.
- Cuca called you, didn't she?
- No!
Yes. She did call you.
Don't lie to me.
Okay, she did,
but don't change the subject.
I'll pick you up
tomorrow at nine.
No, Juan. Really.
You have to go back
to your normal life.
My life will never be
normal anymore.
I'm trying to help you.
And I'm grateful...
...but if you want to go on
being my friend...
...don't push me.
I have my daughter for that.
As you wish.
Today could be a day
impossible to get back.
Don't let this wondrous day
get away.
Everything that's here
was placed for you.
Don't look at it through
the window
come and sit at the feast.
Fight for what you have...
Well, that man is as
ordinary as his daughter...
...or he's as blind as a bat.
Hey, boy!
Come here.
Come here.
Come here with me.
- Javi!
- I called Don Juan...
...and he says you didn't
want to go out with him.
Since when do you talk
to Juan?
Since grandma died.
Come on, go change.
No, I'm not going.
I'm on holiday,
I got up early...
...and I came all the way here.
Come on, Grandpa. Cheer up.
Hello?
Mom, it's the third time
I call!
- Why didn't you answer?!
- I knew it was you.
- Are you okay?
- Yes, I'm peachy.
Mom, your neighbor's
daughter called.
She gave me the budget
to fix the car.
Write this down, Mom.
It's 1,470 Euros.
She's a thief!
You can't take this!
I will talk her into
lowering that price!
Please, don't do anything more!
Give her the check and
let's get this over with.
- She's stealing!
- On another note.
It's Carla's
birthday on the twenty-fourth.
I'm telling you now
so you can't say later...
When have I ever missed
your kid's birthday party?
- Last year.
- I was in Seville.
Take note. I'll pick you up
on the 24th.
Bye.
She was in Seville.
She says she was in Seville!
Oh, God!
I can't look at you like this!
Think, okay?!
Remember,
you got Juanjo's job!
Remember that nice woman
owner of a gallery...
...who told you
the job was yours?
- Yes, I went.
- That's good news!
- Great!
- I went to close...
...the deal and she gave me
the price. It's too much.
No!
Yes, the place is great
if you can afford it.
- How much?
- A lot.
I can't pay it alone.
I need three of four more.
Oh, no!
- To pay that scandalous price?
- No! No!
I have to do it on my own.
A place like this?
It's really nice,
they have canaps.
I understand perfectly
what you're trying to say!
I think it's time
you talked to him!
- I already did.
- And?
- Just as expensive.
- No! Money, money.
- It can't be that much.
- 1,200 Euros.
That's what the night
manager told me.
Now I have to talk to
the other one today...
...I know that one better.
It's the police.
Hello? Mom?
Did you give him the check?
- No, not yet. He wasn't home.
- Mom! Try again!
How can I if he's not there?
- Where are you?
- Where am I?
The Prado Museum chatting
with girls.
- Mom!
- I didn't tell you.
There's a strange man
following me.
- What are you saying?
- His face doesn't say much.
He's strange.
I'll call you later.
Can you believe that?
He chases me!
He controls me!
- Well...
- Well...
- Shall I ask for the check?
- Yes.
- Are you paying?
- You've got nothing on you?
- No.
- Nothing at all?
Not even a Euro?
Don't worry, I'll pay.
Thank you.
We'll be in touch.
- Thank you.
- Goodbye.
It's nice and
well positioned.
I don't know.
There are others
across the street and next door.
It's across and next door,
it isn't this one.
It's a good idea.
Sorry, it's an idea
everyone has had.
The city is full
of cybercafs, Paco.
You have to have ideas
before others have them.
The same happened
with the studio and video club.
You're egging me on, Cuca.
You're a specialist.
Hugo and his cousin
are thrilled with the idea!
They loved the place.
They're waiting for us
to give some sign.
We don't only have to decide,
Paco! We need the money!
Haven't you spoken
to your father?
No, not yet.
I told you to do it
when the apartment was sold.
He had fresh money then!
I told you to do it
when he bought the new flat!
He has at least
You're a vulture.
- Good afternoon.
- Good afternoon.
Bonaparte, quiet.
Bonaparte. I won't
take up much of your time.
I'm Elsa. Elsa Oviedo.
I'm your neighbor in J.
J as in Josphine.
I thought Josphine
and Napoleon...
...and Bonaparte.
- Alfredo Ponce Cabeza de Vaca.
Huh? Oh!
Some last name.
How may I help you,
Ma'am?
I'm sorry, call me Elsa. I need
to give you this check.
What's that check for?
What? Your daughter
didn't tell you?
Oh, it's the car payment.
One moment.
Excuse me?
Two headlights can't be
that expensive!
Even if they're imported!
It can't be!
What are you implying,
Ma'am?
I'm not implying,
I'm saying...
...that when I see this...
With 1,470 Euros...
...I could feed my five
grandchildren a month!
Not even a month!
Two months!
They're five children.
They lost their mother.
Their father's a widower
that doesn't work...
...and now this.
- Your daughter passed away?
Yes. No, thankfully
not my daughter...
...my daughter-in-law.
She was a lovely girl.
The family was wrecked.
I help...
...but with my pension
and my other son's help...
...it's very little.
And the youngest one
is sick.
He has a strange disease.
It's a rare virus.
Just what we needed,
another disgrace.
Anyway...
I'm really sorry.
I'm sorry too,
believe me.
Is that your wife
in the picture?
Yes.
Are you a widower,
by any chance?
I'm a widow.
How about you?
Seven months.
Oh, seven months
is very recent.
The first year isn't easy,
believe me.
Well, then...
Well...
- Good day.
- Good day, Ma'am.
Cold bastard.
- Elsa.
- What did I forget?
This.
If you need the money...
No, I can't accept this.
Your daughter was
short with me.
Don't listen to Cuca.
She is...
...very temperamental,
but she's a good girl.
- Cuca?
- Yes, her name is Alicia...
...but we call her Cuca.
No, I can't. Take it.
Keep it and you can
pay me back when you can.
I'll give my daughter the money
so she'll give it a break.
What's really important now
are the grandchildren.
You're an angel!
You're not at all like Cuco!
I know her name's Cuca.
It was a bad joke.
You didn't like it,
obviously.
- I didn't mean to offend you.
- No, you didn't.
Alfredo.
Thank you.
That girl must take
after her mother...
...because that widower
is delightful.
Why are you here, Mom?
I waited for you
half an hour. Get in.
Okay.
Tell me, how it went
with the bar owner.
Fine, fine, fine.
We talked a lot
about the paintings...
...but I don't know.
- What?
I haven't an Euro...
...so I'll have to throw
my paintings in the river...
No! You won't have
to throw anything away!
Look.
No! No questions!
Here.
Don't tell your brother,
either!
My dear old woman.
Don't call me old,
either.
They're from Mallorca.
They're from Mallorca.
Just how you like them.
You went all the way there?
No, I went to Velazquez street,
but they're good.
- We don't have a car, Alfredo.
- Here, Dad. It's your decaf.
By the way, did that
Argentinean give you a check?
No.
What do you mean?!
I talked to her son!
She brought the money
in cash.
I had a feeling that woman
would scam us.
Your feeling was wrong.
She brought the money.
And Mrs. Elsa is very nice.
Nice? She's an old hag,
that Argentinean.
Enough with the hag
and Argentinean.
Who cares where
she was born?
Dad, she didn't even pay
her insurance.
You should've seen
how she treated her son!
She exploits him!
You're wrong about that, too.
She's the one that helps him.
He's a widower,
he's unemployed...
...and has five kids.
- Five kids?
Yes, five.
Well, how did that thing
with the premises go?
It's for a business
we want to start.
A cybercaf that is
already up and going.
We'd only have to pay
for the lease and sale.
Hugo, a friend and cousin
of Paco...
...will go into business
together...
...and we want to propose
that you get in on it too.
It's a great business, Alfredo.
An opportunity.
Yes, and you wouldn't have
to worry about anything!
Well, only about
giving a bit of money.
How much would I have
to give?
Sixty thousand.
Actually,
we need ninety thousand.
Obviously, we'd take care
of the work, don't worry.
I don't know.
I'd have to think about it.
Look, Dad, we really
need you to help us out.
If we don't start
our own business...
...it'll be really hard
for us to make a living.
It's been a while since
Paco had a job...
...and it's not only for us,
it's for Javier, as well.
We have to think
about his future.
I haven't said no.
Just let me think about it.
Of course. Naturally.
Hello?
Alfredo! Hello,
it's your neighbor Elsa.
I'm in flat J.
J as in Josphine.
Oh, it's you!
How are you?
I'm fine, thank you.
I wanted to thank you
for your kind gesture.
Yes, you've already
thanked me.
It's nothing.
Well, that's the first
thing I called for...
... and second, I do have to
because it was a grand gesture.
Tell me, have you had dinner?
I hardly eat at night, actually.
Yes, I know,
you snack, right?
Some cheese, ham.
I was planning... thinking
of something more formal.
Some good liqueur,
a bit of coffee...
...I don't know,
whatever you like.
It's not necessary.
Alfredo, you're being
a bit rude to me.
Don't tell me it's too late...
...because I was looking
at your room window...
...and you had your lights on
yesterday till late, Alfredo!
I may be rude, but you're
a bit indiscreet.
Alfredo, you didn't answer me.
About the proposal
with good liqueur and coffee.
You don't know how
important it is to me!
Alfredo, let me thank you.
Okay.
All right.
Very well,
I'll see you here.
Goodbye.
He's so difficult.
That's me in the picture!
When I was young.
If you'd met me
fifty years ago...
...it wouldn't be hard
for you to believe.
Really.
We were so alike.
I didn't have a tummy,
now it's really big...
...we were the same height,
she was platinum blond...
...sometimes people would
confuse us.
It really bothered
my husband, actually.
- Twenty-three years.
- Twenty-three?
I thought you said
twenty-seven.
No! I surely said twenty-seven
because I forgot...
...to add four years
of courtship.
Sometimes I say twenty-three
others twenty-seven...
...depending on how much
I miss him.
I miss him less today.
- What was that actress's name?
- Anita Ekberg.
From La Dolce Vita.
That Fellini movie!
- That movie with...
- Brando?
No!
- No, no, with Mastroianni.
- Mastroianni, of course.
My whole life I dreamt
of going to the Trevi Fountain.
It's smaller than it seems.
How do you know?
You've been there?
Yes, a few years ago.
I never got Pablo
to take me.
Never.
We had to come live here
when that whole thing...
...that revolution went on.
We came almost next door!
We're so close to Rome!
It's Madrid!
But it was useless.
He just didn't want to go.
Anyway, a short time later
he died.
I always think he's somewhere
regretting what he did.
Now, I want to know a bit
about your life.
Tell me about your wife.
- She was tidy.
- Tidy. What else?
She was tidy.
Yes, she could organize
everything.
Your life, too, I suppose?
Did you like that
she organized everything?
I suppose so.
You suppose!
You're not sure?
Yes, yes.
Now, an important question.
Where you happy?
- We got along well.
- Like friends?
I'm sorry but I think
this isn't...
I'm sorry! Yes, I know,
I'm very forward.
I shouldn't have asked.
That's Bonaparte.
He's still not used
to the new house.
But he's a dog.
He'll manage.
No, no, I have to go.
Besides, I already had
the promised coffee.
Yes, so,
you've kept your word.
No, don't take this
the wrong way, Elsa.
No, not at all.
Go see to your dog,
I'll take care of the drink.
Well...
When it's not
the bitchy daughter...
...it's the dog's dog.
Good morning.
Bonaparte wouldn't
calm down at all.
I was going to call you...
Are those flowers
to say you're sorry?
No. I'm going to the cemetery.
Oh, so they're for her.
Well, give them to her
and place them nicely.
I just say it because
the deceased was so tidy.
You shouldn't go
to the cemetery.
Besides, it's pointless.
How would you know?
Let me live my feelings
in peace, man!
Okay, don't get worked up.
I just want to see you well.
You'll see me well
when I am well!
What's this?
Coffee with caffeine?
I make coffee
with caffeine.
And I tell you not
to make it with caffeine...
...because it's bad for me!
And I tell you
it isn't bad for you.
- I'm hypertensive!
- And I'm a doctor!
You have the problems
of someone your age...
...that's all,
but you love being sick.
Look at all the pills you take.
You don't smoke,
you don't drink...
...but with all those pills
you're asking for liver cancer.
Shut up!
- Do we go for a walk tomorrow?
- I don't know.
You went with Javi
the other day.
I told you not to talk
with my grandson!
Sorry, sorry, sorry.
I messed up with that
remark about your wife.
Could we have our drink
from last night?
I didn't know
you had company...
...that you had friends over...
- This is my friend Juan.
- She's my neighbor.
- From apartment J.
J as in Josphine.
Don't say it out loud.
Bonaparte could get nervous.
Well, come in.
I'll leave you alone.
No, no, not at all.
This drink can wait.
Well, okay...
It was a pleasure.
The pleasure is all mine,
Josphine.
- Napoleon could be listening.
- His name's Bonaparte.
Bonaparte.
Good afternoon.
Who is it?
Alfredo, Elsa.
Your neighbor.
Oh, Alfredo.
I'm not presentable.
It'll take just a minute.
Am I angry at him? Yes.
You're going
to the cemetery at this time?
They're for you, Elsa.
I came for that herb drink.
Oh, I'm sorry, I ran out.
I drank it with my friends.
Okay, anything else
or is this it?
I'd rather come in.
All right.
He let me go once,
but not again.
Are you talking about me
or Bonaparte?
You.
Oh, Alfredo.
I really like your manners.
Come in, come in.
He talked and talked nonstop.
And he said horrible things!
He talked for like an hour
and twenty minutes!
What did you tell him?
That's exactly what he asked!
"Won't you say anything?"
I said: "Yes."
That's what I said.
I was sick of him.
His talk tired me.
Were you ever happy with him?
Maybe at the beginning, yes,
but it didn't last long.
It was his fault.
And you?
What's the most daring thing
you've ever done?
Daring? I don't know.
I did many things.
I gave Cuca her schooling...
...a comfortable life
to my wife...
...I lived for my family.
I had a great job.
I spent 40 years
in the same phone company.
How could you stay
- How old are you?
- Seventy-eight.
- I'm younger than you!
- Oh, yeah?
I didn't like that tone.
Yes, I'm younger than you.
I'm seventy-seven.
- Did you laugh a lot?
- What a question!
It's a really great question.
I don't think
I've laughed a lot.
Too bad,
but you still have time.
You still have time!
Just stay with me.
As a neighbor, a friend...
It doesn't matter.
I'm sure you'll get
your laughter back.
That new dog food
didn't suit him well.
- It doesn't suit him at all.
- Yes!
I told you!
You're starting to get back
your lost laughter!
It wasn't because of you!
It was Bonaparte.
Yes, it was Bonaparte.
Poor thing.
He's ugly, but I like him.
You know what you're
going to do now?
You're going to finish
your drink...
...you'll eat two cakes
and I...
...Im going to play Bach.
Bravo!
- How are you, Elsa?
- Hi, Doc.
Have you done
what I told you?
Everything.
Okay, not everything.
I forgot to take
the green pill on Friday.
Why did you forget?
Some love late in life,
perhaps?
Really?
Well, we're just at
the beginning, you know?
Right now it could be called
a strange friendship.
How old?
I don't know. Twenty-seven,
twenty-eight... seventy-eight.
But he's impeccable.
He's in great shape.
I don't know...
He's a bit... opaque.
Opaque?
Yes, like his inner light
had gone out.
All his life he's been
this boring person.
He's never stepped
out of line...
...or had an indiscretion!
He loves being sick.
Oh, no.
I don't think he loves it.
Doc.
Doctor, this is
a serious disease.
Ask anyone who knows me
if I've ever talked about...
...well, my condition.
I've never done it!
But he doesn't talk
about anything else.
He talks about death
all the time.
I'm going to make
this dinosaur live, Doctor.
And how far did this
"strange friendship" get?
Well, not very far, really.
We're at the holding hands
stage.
We hold hands. Oh, God!
There's another thing
that doesn't help much.
He recently became
a widower.
He's full of memories
and guilt issues...
...but it's been hard for him.
Be patient.
We men are cowards.
We go at a slower pace.
I'm also going at another pace,
Doc...
...so he'd better hurry.
- Elsa, you're not in bad shape.
- Don't lie to me, Doctor.
I saw the tests.
- The stocks are falling.
- Yes.
That's not good, is it?
Javi, did your mother
tell you to come play here...
...to make me company?
No, I came because
your TV is bigger.
Isn't she home yet?
What are you talking about,
Javi?
About Elsa.
Have you done it?
- I'm your grandfather!
- I'm your grandson!
How can you ask me
a question like that, Javier?!
I can if I want, Alfredo!
You're all nervous!
Come on, Anita.
Don't fall down on me now.
Look, it's Marcello.
Marcello.
Elsa!
Hello! I've come
to take you out to lunch.
Why go out? We can
order in and eat here!
Is there anything
more terrible...
...for spending the afternoon
with a lady?
Put on a tie
and jacket and let's go.
Okay, but I can go
dressed like this, right?
- No, you can't.
- Why not?
We're eating
at Madrid's finest restaurant.
I don't want to be seen
with someone pitiful.
- Look, this is my best outfit.
- Why this sudden urge?
I don't know.
It's just an urge.
Don't think so much!
That's why you don't live!
Change quickly.
A tie, a jacket. I'll wait here.
As you wish, Madame.
You did some job
on this poor man.
Don't worry,
I'll fix him up for you.
What do you mean "why"?
Because I love him.
What's wrong?
It's pure uric acid.
I don't know
how I'll feel tomorrow.
You'll feel incredibly well...
...with the memory
of this unforgettable night.
This uric acid is excellent.
I love you.
Does love not suit your
old, fragile self, either?
Elsa, what are we?
We're a man and a woman
talking about...
...the benefits and detriments
of this sirloin steak.
- That's what we are.
- No, I don't mean this.
I mean us.
I feel strange.
Good strange or bad strange?
Strange.
I would like to know
because...
...it's really important
to me, Alfredo.
I don't want to suffer...
...but, I don't know,
my heart is feeling things.
- You talk like a teenager.
- I am a teenager!
Yes, you're a girl in the body
of an older woman.
- An immature old woman.
- You're an adorable woman.
So you feel good strange.
Can we become something...
...in the not so distant
future?
I can't believe it.
You're blushing!
You're seventy-eight years old
and you just blushed.
Impossible not to
fall in love with you.
Oh, God,
I was so straightforward.
What's wrong?
It's a mountain of cholesterol!
Stick your finger in
and lick it!
Those are bad manners!
You know what?
You're not scared of dying...
...you're scared of living!
You're like a self-help book!
- Aren't you scared of death?
- No!
No.
Well, I'm going to clarify
this concept.
You are a healthy man...
...with the common
ailments of old age...
...but that's not serious.
The day you're really sick...
...you'll want to enjoy it all.
You talk as if it's happened
to you.
It happened to me
with my husband...
...when the doctor said
he had a few months left.
Poor man. It was horrible.
Maybe it happened to you
with your wife.
She died of a heart attack
and didn't have time to think.
Honestly,
I'm kind of a hypochondriac.
No, you're not kind of,
you're not a hypochondriac.
I'll tell you what you are.
I'll say it as we say
in Argentina...
...you're a wimp!
You're a wimp.
Nobody's going to die from
eating Madrid's best dessert!
Finger!
Finger.
That's my boy!
- To life!
- To life!
May it be wonderful.
- I wish I'd met you before.
- Stop complaining.
We met and
I'm happy with that.
- No, allow me.
- No, I was going to pay!
I told you!
It's an armed robbery!
Give me that!
I told you it was my treat.
It's an armed robbery.
- Do you have money?
- Are you scared?
No, I'm not scared,
but we can't pay a fortune...
...for a piece of meat
and a slice of cake.
I'm not paying for a piece
of meat and slice of cake...
...Im paying for the most
wonderful night we've had.
That's priceless.
When something is priceless,
you don't pay it.
I don't understand.
I'm going to count to three.
On three,
we get up and go.
You're crazy!
You want to leave
without paying?
Nobody will suspect
the innocent old people.
- One, two...
- Wait! Wait!
- We could go to jail!
- Of course not. Three.
Slowly. Slowly.
- Start the car already!
- It's starting!
- It started!
- Go! Go!
So? Are they following us?
It's okay, it's okay, Fred.
You were already thinking
the police would arrest us...
...and that your sweet daughter
would bail us out.
What's wrong?!
What's wrong?!
Doesn't it have gas?
No.
You are...
The police! The police!
It's okay. They're gone.
They weren't after us.
- It's okay.
- It's okay? It's okay?
You're crazy!
I may be a hypochondriac,
a wimp and a scaredy-cat...
...but you're crazy!
Crazy! Insane!
I'm not used to being
with women like you!
You spent many years
with one woman...
...who was very boring.
- Yes, but she was normal...
...serious and coherent!
You are crazy! Crazy!
You frighten me!
Alfredo?
What's wrong, Alfredo?
I feel a pain in my chest.
Take me to a hospital.
Everything I taught you
was worthless?
Dammit, take me!
Okay, but you'll have to wait
for a taxi to come...
...because no ambulances
come by here.
You're crazy.
Crazy, crazy.
Everything seems
to be normal.
A little tachycardia
but nothing serious.
Did he drink a lot?
Eat something heavy?
Was there an argument?
All of the above
in less than two hours.
Okay.
Okay, well,
I'll give you a sedative...
...and you'll go home
and rest. Okay?
Okay?
I'll be right back with
the prescription. Excuse me.
Another pill
for your collection.
Why don't you go home?
You'll never regret
this night.
I already regret it,
I assure you.
That's a lie.
It's the best thing
that's happened to you...
...in a long time
and I know that one day...
...you'll thank me for it.
Where are you going?
Didn't you tell me to go?
Wait for me.
At least see that I get home.
Okay.
Can you imagine
the waiter's face...
...when he told the maitre
we left without paying?
Okay, I picked you up here...
...so I'll drop you off here.
- How is your heart doing?
- It's getting better.
You'll get used to it.
The excesses.
You're the greatest excess
for my old heart.
If you hesitate two more
seconds, I'll leave.
Is it too soon to ask you
to let me sleep over?
Only sleep, okay?
It's morning.
Yes. It's morning.
Yes!
Leave the pills, Fred.
I'm your only salvation.
Stop taking it for a week
and if you're dead by then...
...I promise I'll by you
every remedy again.
Dad?
Dad?
What are you doing?
I'm going to take a bath.
Why did you come in
without knocking?
I was worried and...
- Are you okay?
- Better than ever.
I've never known you
to use the tub...
...and much less at this hour.
- Never. What's wrong?
And those pills?
The blue is for blood pressure,
the white for uric acid...
...and the round one
for cholesterol.
Would you mind letting me
enjoy my bath alone?
Dad, why this revolution?
Don't quit taking your pills!
Why does it annoy you
that we worry!
I don't need you to worry
about me! I'm fine!
From now on, ring the bell
before you come in.
When you come in,
if you see I'm sleeping...
...or in the bathroom,
or doing whatever...
...you know, intimately,
knock on the door...
...like civilized people do.
And don't treat me like
a sick person, dammit! I'm fine!
You're not entirely fine, Dad!
Are you letting yourself die?
I'm letting myself live.
Go, please.
Go.
The door!
Close it.
What lyrics!
Today could be a great day.
Go get it.
- What a beautiful song.
- Yes.
- I like it so much!
- As much as I like you!
- Really? Why?
- Because you're crazy!
Today could be a great day...
... where you're about
to discover everything...
... if you live it
like it's your last...
Take your instincts for a walk
and air them in the sun.
Don't cut down on you pleasure
if you're a spender.
If the routine is
wearing you down...
... tell it that
it's enough mediocrity.
Today could be a great day
give yourself a chance.
Hi! How is the love
of my life?
Oh, it's you!
I'm fine.
How are you, Madame?
I'm wonderfully fine.
Are you out?
There's a lot of noise.
Yes, I'm out. I'm going
to have tea with friends.
That's great!
You'll have to introduce me
some day.
Fat chance. They're more
dangerous than I am.
I lied and told them you were
old and full of ailments.
But that isn't believable!
How could you go out
with someone like that?
I also told them
you are a big tycoon...
...and a major
phone stock holder.
Oh, wait.
I think I'm going to crash.
I crashed.
I'll call you later.
Write on the board that
I have to buy tomatoes.
EGGS
I LOVE YOU
GLOOMY
ALIENATION
It's strange
that she isn't here yet.
You know how she is.
Unpunctual.
Yeah.
She's not the only one.
- There are few people.
- Critics are missing...
Mendez is here.
He's the worse.
Well, I guess I'll get started.
- Yes.
- It's up to you.
Yes.
I'm going to start.
Why don't you call her
on her mobile?
She has it turned off.
We should've picked her up.
She refused.
Why? She doesn't have a car.
She crashed it.
I don't know what's wrong
with her. She's strange.
- She's acting all mysterious.
- Well...
There she is. Look.
Sorry for the delay.
We couldn't find a cab.
This is my son Gabriel,
my daughter-in-law Laura.
This is Alfredo, my boyfriend.
Hello?
Good evening to you all.
Thank you for coming.
Tonight is very important
to me...
...because behind these sheets
are my dreams...
...and I want to share them
with you.
I want to open this exposition
with my favorite offspring.
It's called:
"Explosion of Pain".
It's the most delicate
of all my creations...
...and I hope you like it
and it thrills you...
...as much as it thrills me.
Well, here it is.
Can you see the intensity?
It's so strong...
You don't like it,
I can tell.
Well, I prefer
figurative paintings.
Yes, well... Well...
I know...
This... That, I mean,
is art.
It's art because there's
nothing to understand.
If art hits you,
it hits you.
If it doesn't hit you...
...it doesn't.
Of course.
Does he sell many paintings?
He sells, he sells...
He doesn't sell.
That's why
he put this together.
I hope that the buyers
aren't like you...
...who like their paintings
pretty and all that.
So, how can he support
five kids with this job?
Huh?
Forget the question,
I'm looking at that line...
...that horizontal line there
that captivates me...
...and I don't know why.
That horizontal line
is the center...
...and I see a flower
blooming from it.
I think your son...
...doesn't approve
of our relationship.
No.
You told him so bluntly.
It didn't suit him.
I'd like to see your daughter's
face when she finds out.
Fred?
Oh, yes! This is Fred.
I'm Alfredo Ponce
Cabeza de Vaca.
You hadn't seen my work,
what do you think?
Huh?
- I mean, did you like it?
- Yes, yes. Very much.
It is so strong.
It's so colorful.
It's admirable.
I hope you can continue
with your vocation.
To support five kids
and a family...
...it must be very hard.
Gabriel is the father
in the family.
- Yes.
- No, I'm single.
You can't do this
if you have kids.
Well...
- Important question!
- Yes?
What did the critic say
of this marvel?
Oh, the critics.
Well, two came.
One left...
Fine, it's all fine.
Don't forget, it's Carla's
birthday on Sunday.
- Yes, of course.
- Don't forget.
- You're coming, right?
- Of course.
So?
So?
Don't fret, I'm ready.
- Mom?
- Yes?
Why didn't you tell me
about Alfredo?
Oh, Alfredo.
What did you think of him?
- He's handsome, isn't he?
- Mom, what's all this?
How could you do something
like this at your age?
- Are you calling me old now?!
- No, you are irresponsible!
Oh, you scared me.
You're one to talk!
You are twice married...
...and this one is a lot
younger than you.
So, bite your tongue.
Mom, what's your purpose
with Alfredo?
The purpose is...
I don't know.
To be together, right?
I'm good for him,
he's good for me.
You know I haven't much time
to plan...
...anything else with him,
if that's what worries you.
Does Alfredo know
about your disease?
No, he doesn't,
and please don't tell him!
Now, let's talk about
more important things.
Do I look pretty?
Yes, you do, Mom.
- Then, off we go!
- Victory is ours.
- Hello!
- Hi.
- Are you having a good time?
- Yes, great!
I'm glad.
Does it bother you
that I came?
No! Of course not.
You seem strange.
Really?
Well, I'm strange.
Hello, how are you?
What's that?
"Country Morning".
It seemed appropriate
for a girl.
- Really?
- Yes.
- I can't ask you for anything.
- Mom!
I'm sick of looking everywhere!
It's not that easy!
We wanted to give her
a pony.
A puny little thing.
Besides, it'd eat the garden!
- Ready?
- Yes.
Come on! Family picture!
Laura! Carla!
Come on!
- Mom, I'll take the gift.
- Okay.
- Come here. Stand here.
- Yes.
Mom! Alfredo!
Come on!
Let's go.
No?
You wanted to come,
so you came. You're here now!
You'll play with the balloons,
eat delicious things...
...sing Happy Birthday,
and be in the picture!
Come on, Mom!
Come on.
One moment!
- Grandpa's missing!
- Grandpa!
- Is that Laura's dad?
- No, he's mine.
He cheated on me!
It's that simple!
He cheated on me!
It's that simple!
He wrongfully
cheated on me!
I didn't care if he was
in love with someone else!
I wouldn't have cared
if he had an affair.
It happens!
Has it happened to you?
- Never.
- Of course. Never.
What do you mean?
You never felt attracted...
...to another woman
that wasn't your wife?
- Yes. To you.
- To me?
You're an exception.
No, you haven't done it
because you didn't let you.
I haven't needed to.
Well, it looks like Pablo,
my husband, needed it.
He did it and I found out
by chance.
A secretary or someone
let it slip.
After that, I confronted him
and he denied it.
I was forced to chase him...
...and catch him in the act
so he couldn't deny it.
That's what I did.
- And you threw him out.
- Yes, I... No!
I let him choose!
I opened the door and said:
"If you're in love
with another woman, go."
No, it was better like this:
"If you're in love
with another woman...
...go!"
That's what I told him.
"Take the liberty to choose!"
Or: "you're free to choose!"
He was surprised.
We talked about how we could
work out our relationship.
- But it didn't work.
- No! It didn't.
I was up to here.
All I wanted...
...was to be even with him.
He did it, I'll do it.
So, I didn't know what to do
and I organized a trip.
I went to London
with my friends.
A group of women, alone.
One day, my friends and I
went to Tobelo Road...
...the street that has
strip clubs...
...where the men
take everything off...
One of them approached me,
a fine example.
that were heaven...
...great hair...
We got to talking...
...we had a few drinks,
I asked about his fee...
...and I asked him in English.
That's how I said it.
He got the point and
we went to a hotel.
He was a professional.
Mike, was his name.
Very caring and...
I don't know... handy.
Well, it happened and
I came back to Madrid.
All I wanted was to tell
my husband what I did!
Just like him! We had
some tea and I told him.
Believe it or not,
he didn't like the news.
He didn't like it!
He even got mad at me!
That's when I buried him
forever!
Just consider this question:
Did I or did I not have
reasons to do that?
If your car is crashed,
I didn't do it this time!
I'm looking for my father!
Cuca, is something wrong?
I came to see you
and you weren't there...
...and I figured
you were here.
Will you be long?
I need to talk to you.
We'll talk later.
What's going on, Dad?
Mom's grave is still warm
and you get involved with her?!
I won't allow you
to insult Elsa!
She's an Argentinean
usurper who...
And I'm an idiot?!
Is that what you're
trying to say?
Give me back the key
to my flat.
Sorry, and remember,
you have to call...
...before you come.
Wait, Dad! Wait!
What's wrong with you?
I'm very worried!
You've been acting
strange lately!
Is it that woman?
Dad, don't tell me
that this is serious.
You came to talk about this
or about something else?
We have to sign the contract
for the caf on Thursday...
...and I wanted to know
what you decided.
If you'd rather we leave it
for later...
No, now is fine.
If you think it's a good deal,
I'll give you the money.
Call me on Thursday
before the signing...
...and then come pick it up.
Okay?
- Anything else?
- No.
Then I'll see you
on Thursday.
Go.
Easy, Bonaparte.
- Good afternoon.
- Lf you're here because...
Can we talk for a moment?
What about?
Can I come in?
Come in.
I don't know
your relationship with her...
...if you're her husband,
her ex-husband...
...her late husband...
- This is the limit!
She said I was dead?
Yes, she did, but I can see
you're more alive than me.
I don't want any trouble.
May I sit down?
Excuse me.
Look, Elsa is
extremely dangerous.
She makes stories up,
she lies.
You must be careful
with her!
I'm telling you...
I loved her deeply.
But you cheated on her.
After she did it to me!
With a stripper!
I understood that happened
afterwards...
...when she found out
you were having an affair.
That's a lie!
She told you it was after?
You see? She lies!
She makes things up
to appear like the good one!
It was before!
She was at a hotel,
she called a guy who...
She told me it was
a friend's birthday gift!
I found out and that's
when I showed up!
I saw her.
I didn't know whether
to kill her or kill myself.
- You went to London?
- London?
It was in Buenos Aires!
On the street!
She said London?!
Oh, please!
She's never set foot in London!
- Whiskey?
- No, thank you. I don't drink.
She always
reproached me that.
That I was boring, that I had
no vice that I wasn't fun.
I'm 10 years younger!
- You drink, if you need it.
- No, I need something else.
Be careful, Alfredo.
You don't know where
this woman's been...
...and she'll destroy
your life!
- What else has she lied about?
- Everything she told you!
- It can't be.
- Want to test me?
- What else has she told you?
- Many things.
That she's an English teacher.
False! She studied English
with some tapes.
She'll say she's missing
her exam in Italian.
- She never took Italian!
- She hasn't told me that.
She will when she says her
dream was going to Rome...
...to se the Trevi Fountain.
She'll tell you.
She already did.
- Is that a lie, too?
- No, that's true.
It must be Elsa's only truth.
She told me you didn't want
to go to Rome with her.
She said she wanted us to go
to the Trevi Fountain...
...and jump in like that chick
in the movie with the stud!
That's absolute madness,
don't you think?!
What for?
So we could be arrested?!
She's completely insane.
Insane!
Look...
...she's very dangerous,
Alfredo. Listen to me.
- Stay away from her.
- I don't know what to say.
Don't say anything.
Don't thank me.
I'm only doing
what I have to do.
I don't want another man
going through what I did.
Thank you for your time.
Can I ask you
one last question?
Is it true she looked like
Anita Ekberg?
The blond from the movie?
She was marvelous.
Monumental.
The most stunning blond
in all Buenos Aires.
She didn't have the...
When she came into view,
the Earth shook.
You know what?
Don't let her get away.
Good day.
Good day.
You talked
to my grandson again.
I talk to your grandson
every day.
We're following your adventure
very closely.
I won't tell you anything
about Elsa.
She's not the neighbor
from flat J anymore...
...she's Elsa now.
Have you done anything?
Respect, Juan!
Respect!
You've fallen in love.
I thought you only
wanted company...
...a fling and bam...
...but you've fallen in love!
Go figure!
I don't use people,
that's your style.
Besides, you should
know me by now!
You're in love.
It suits me.
I see you're not taking
so many pills anymore.
- The doctor took some off.
- I am your doctor!
You were. I changed.
- You're going out?
- Yes, I'm picking up Elsa.
She went out to lunch
with some friends...
...and I won't tell you
where.
Let's go.
Take me.
Maybe I can hit on
one of her friends.
Fat chance!
Elsa!
Elsa!
I'm in the bathroom!
- Are you okay?
- Yes, I'm fine!
Dinner is ready!
I'll be right there!
You haven't eaten anything.
You didn't like it?
Yes, but...
I'm not hungry.
Want me to make you
some tea?
No.
I want you to hug me.
It's amazing.
That scene is almost
pornographic.
How did you think
of renting La Dolce Vita?
Oh, Anita.
What a wonderful woman.
I saw her recently
in a magazine.
She's older...
...but still has that platinum
blond hair...
...and those boobs.
Is everyone on dialysis...
...very sick?
What?
Is everyone on dialysis...
...at risk of dying?
You need dialysis?
Will you answer me?
That depends,
you can live many years.
What if you're an elder?
What's wrong, brother?
Elsa is on dialysis.
What could happen to her?
I don't know. I'd have
to look at her file, but...
But what?
It isn't encouraging...
...in someone her age.
Is my Elsa going to die?
My friend...
What time is it?
It's quarter to five.
Alfredo.
What are you doing?
Alfredo,
what are you looking for?
Are you busy?
No, I haven't been busy
for years.
Then come with me.
- Where?
- You'll see.
Where are we going?
Good evening!
May I ask what you've
been doing all afternoon?
May I know what
you're doing tomorrow?
What's this?
Plane tickets?
To Rome?
Are you happy?
Extremely!
Do you want me ask him
to go by the fountain?
No!
No, I want to find it myself...
...holding your hand.
We have time.
Don't fret.
Did you call him?
Three times!
All I got was the machine!
- Dad?!
- Alfredo!
- Why don't you use your key?!
- I told you what he said, Paco!
What if he's sick, Cuca?
Dad?!
Something is wrong.
Go to the bedroom.
Stop it!
Please, Paco!
Dad?!
- Cuca.
- What is it?
"Dear daughter: I was
thinking about the investment...
...that you and Paco proposed.
I decided not to do it...
...and give that money
another use.
I'm investing it in being
happy." Being happy?!
"I hope you don't take this
the wrong way...
...I know you'll be shocked.
You don't understand
my behavior, neither do I...
...but I feel fine right now.
I'm in Rome at the moment."
In Rome!
"Fulfilling Elsa's dream.
I hope I haven't caused you
any problem.
Surely you'll find someone
willing to invest.
It's a good deal.
Love, your father."
He toyed with us, Cuca!
What do you want me
to say?
That he's right?
I don't know.
I don't know him anymore.
And... it's okay for him
to invest in his happiness.
In his happiness?!
Cuca, he's going to squander
the money on that woman!
What do you want?
You want him to waste it
in your cybercaf?
Why? He doesn't care
about the business...
...and that's fine.
You know something else?
I'm not interested in it either.
I did it for you.
Now, if you really want
to do it... do it.
Look for the money
and do it...
...but do it yourself!
Come on.
Let's go home.
This trip must've
cost you a fortune.
Someone once told me...
...while looking
at an outrageous bill...
...that there are things
in life that are priceless.
Okay.
- So you have money?
- No.
- You had to borrow it?
- No. I stole it.
No, seriously!
Did you borrow it or not?!
It was mine.
- What's wrong?
- She looked at you.
- What?
- I saw that girl look at you.
What?
These Italian girls are bad.
Be careful.
Why would she look at me?!
She looked at you!
This guy is mine!
I showed them.
Every Monday,
Fellini called Marcello.
He'd say: "Marcello,
this can't be.
We haven't seen each other.
Next week, let's meet
on Wednesday...
...at the Augustus Caf
and hang out for a while."
And of course,
neither of them went!
They knew they wouldn't go
and they didn't care.
Next week: "Marcello,
it's Fellini." All over again!
What's wrong?
Was it here where
they arranged to meet?
It was right here!
It's unbelievable!
- It's a sign.
- Or a lie.
No, not that!
Is everything
you've told me true?
Of course!
What else could I say?
I read it in a book!
- But, precisely here?
- Precisely here!
I'm positive... Well, no,
I'm not quite sure.
No, I'm not really sure.
I get confused.
No, no, it wasn't Augustus.
But there are so many.
Titus, Andromacus,
Constantinus...
...but they're not Emperors.
I'm sure it was an Emperor.
- I believe you.
- Well...
Tomorrow night.
Tomorrow night what?
I want to go
to the fountain.
As you say.
- Did you forget the kitten?
- What kitten?
What kitten?
How can you ask what kitten?
- Didn't you see La Dolce Vita?
- Of course I saw it!
But I don't think
you'd want me to...
You thought wrong.
Of course I want to.
I want a cat just like
Anita Ekberg's...
...little and white.
- But, Elsa...
No! I've dreamt about this
for years. Years!
- I want it like I dreamt it!
- But...
Please!
I wasn't wrong when I said
you were a teenager.
Thank you.
Is that a compliment
or an insult?
Your beauty is an insult
to all other women.
Ma'am, do you feel all right?
I'm great!
Good morning.
No. At this time
it's good afternoon.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Good afternoon.
I need a cat.
Did I say it right?
A cat?
Yes, a cat!
A cat!
A little one.
A little one... and white.
Yes, I know what a cat is
but I'm sorry...
... we don't have animals
in this hotel.
I know...
...but she needs a cat.
It's an emergency.
I'm sorry, I don't understand.
I don't understand.
Is there a pet store nearby?
Nearby?
Animals?
Oh, you want a cat.
You want to buy a cat!
I'm sorry, everything
is closed right now.
You know... Closed.
Closed.
Is there any other way...
...of getting a cat?
Little and white?
No cat.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
- Bye.
- You're welcome.
Are you looking for a cat?
Don't look at me!
Don't look at me.
- Two hundred Euros.
- Two hundred Euros?
- Do you want a cat?
- Little and white.
Two hundred Euros.
Little and white?
Little, white, blue,
yellow, red!
Two hundred Euros.
All right, all right.
No!
An hour and a half,
in your room.
This guy is scamming me.
Little and white.
Excuse me?!
- How do I look?
- Beautiful. Wonderful!
What's that?
- The cat.
- Let me see.
What's wrong?
It's not really white.
It's beautiful.
Fred, we're not Anita
and Marcello, either.
Are we?
Let's go.
Oh, yes.
Let's go.
I'm very nervous.
It has to be around here.
Do you hear that?
Give me the cat!
But let's go!
It's right there!
The cat!
Give it to me.
- And some latte.
- What?
- A glass of milk.
- A glass of milk?
Yes, when they get here,
not exactly but anyway...
...Anita asks Marcello
for a glass of milk for the cat.
Elsa, please,
look at this place!
There isn't a soul around!
But, Fred,
we came all the way here!
We did everything,
we have the cat, please!
We have to find out
in what dairy...
...Marcello bought the cat
the milk.
But Marcello didn't buy
anything in a dairy!
A guy from the set
gave him the milk!
Okay, okay,
wait for me here.
Come on! Get in!
No, woman!
We'll freeze!
Who cares?
Would you mind
dying here tonight?
Come on!
Come inside!
Get in!
At a given moment,
they're alone in the world.
The noise of the water
starts to fade away.
Dear Marcello, I have
something to confess.
I love you.
I love you more than
I've ever loved anyone.
Thank you.
No, thank you.
What do you think
you're doing?!
They're going to arrest us!
They engraved the tombstone.
She was older than you.
Eighty-two years old.
She didn't look it.
Why are you laughing,
Grandpa?
No reason.
You little fibber.
SUBTITLES BY
DISTRIMAX S.A. DE C. V.
IN MEMORY OF
This had to be settled
on Monday!
We signed that contract
Look, obviously you're
not a real estate agency...
...you only a gambling den!
We'll take it off
ourselves.
- What? Us?
- Well, you.
- You have a tool box?
- Yes.
Then go get it, I'll help you.
Come on!
- Get me my tools!
- Why are you yelling?
This woman is driving me crazy!
Good morning, Ma'am.
Got off on the wrong foot
with the new neighbor?
She's not my neighbor.
Her father's the one
that's moving in.
Yes, it seems he's a widower.
Poor man.
Though, if the deceased
was like the daughter...
- Here! Take your box.
- Good luck with the pliers.
Thank you, Ma'am.
You see?
It wasn't that hard!
- Well, we've...
- I haven't got all day!
In the bedroom.
Careful! It was my mother's!
- Mom!
- Where's your father?
- No, Mom...
- Give me the car keys.
Did you lock it?
Take this to the room.
- But, Mom...
- Come on! Come on!
Idiot!
Some nerve.
Why does he have a cell phone?
He never turns it on!
I can't believe it!
This woman is taking me
to my grave.
Alfredo, let's go.
Is it better here
or on the coffee table?
I don't know. Ask grandpa.
It's his house.
Hey! Hey!
The chairs!
Take them to the kitchen!
Don't just leave them there!
Finally! Where the hell
have you been?!
And why is
your cell phone off?!
Cuca, what have you done
to the car?
I leave it one hour with you
and you crash it.
Are you crazy?
I didn't crash the car!
You didn't?
Well, the two front lights
are shattered.
Are you deaf?!
I didn't crash the car!
It was an old lady
in a dark red car.
- Why didn't you tell me?
- You didn't let me!
You see?! You never
think what you say!
Cuca! I told you to leave it
in a parking lot!
Oh, sure!
Let Cuca do everything!
I'm always doing
everything anyway!
Oh, really?!
Who'll fix my car?!
My car is ruined!
What do you think
of the apartment?
It's fine. Fine.
I'm on my way.
You should've been
at the clinic 15min ago!
- I got held back.
- What were you doing?!
I'm not going to explain.
Just wait for me there.
That's why I'm calling,
Mom. I can't be there.
My office called for
an emergency meeting.
- I'll stop by your house later.
- Is not necessary!
Yes! Yes it is, Mom!
I have to ask you
some questions.
Okay, I've got to go.
I'm driving. Bye.
A controller like his father.
The fridge and microwave
are plugged in.
I took a walk around the block
and there are many restaurants.
Even so, I left you
some chicken soup.
- It's in the microwave.
- Okay, all set.
Let's go, Cuca.
Come on!
Your dad needs to rest!
I'm coming!
Here! Take it!
Javier, leave that dog alone
and say goodbye to grandpa!
The super is called Goyo.
I talked to him.
He'll help you out
if you need anything.
Bye, Grandpa!
In any case, call us
if anything happens.
Let's go, Cuca!
He'll be fine!
Bye, Dad.
Call me whenever you like.
Hey, did you give Juan
your new phone number?
I'll call him tomorrow.
- I can call him if you want.
- No, I'll call him.
Call him. It'll be good
for you to go out with him.
- Sweetie!
- Cuca!
- Oh, I'm sorry.
- That's okay.
- Good evening.
- Good evening.
Come on, come on!
Let's go!
What questions
do you have to ask.
Come on, Mom.
We'll talk inside.
- Mom!
- I'm coming!
What's wrong with you?
It's her. The woman
who crashed the car.
Now, let's talk, Mom.
I got the bank statement
and there's a withdrawal.
What did you spend
that money on, Mom?
- My living expenses!
- Mom! It was 1,400 Euros!
What are you implying?
That you want the card back?!
No!
I'll give it back and
pay every cent I spent!
Mom! Please,
I'm not asking that!
I'm just asking how
you spent that money!
Oh, but...
Let's get down to business.
Are you staying for dinner?
It's a simple question!
I warn you...
...there isn't food
in the house.
- Mom!
- Don't worry! We can order in.
Mom! Stop avoiding
the question! Answer me!
- Answer what?!
- About the money!
You're helping Alejo out
again!
Alejo? Nonsense!
Just a second.
Someone's at the door.
Saved by the bell.
Ma'am, what you've done...
...is a complete lack
of respect and education!
I'm going
to inform the authorities!
Not only for damaging
my property...
...but also for threatening
the life of a minor!
It's the first time I've
ever seen this child.
Stop threatening my son!
Ma'am, calm down.
What happened, Mom?
I don't know.
She's crazy.
No, Ma'am,
I'm not crazy.
This afternoon...
Is she your mother?
- Yes.
- No!
Mom.
Yes. Go on.
Your mother crashed
into our car...
...and ran away!
My son saw everything!
- Don't you have a dark red car?
- No!
- Mom!
- It's crimson.
I warn you,
I'm not moving...
...until you account
for the damages!
- Calm down.
- I want the insurance info!
Mom, go get
your insurance number.
- No, I can't.
- What?!
I didn't pay the last bill.
Well... You are
completely irresponsible!
You can't drive
without insurance!
- What if she killed someone?!
- I didn't kill anyone!
- And that headlight...
- Both headlights, Ma'am!
- Okay, two headlights...
- Calm down, please!
Ma'am, I'll take care
of everything.
Ask for a budget and
call me when you have it.
I'll send you the money.
Some people should have
their license revoked.
There are some who should
not have gotten it at all.
That woman's insane.
What a scandal
over a little headlight.
- Mom?
- What?
Tomorrow,
when this lady calls...
...you fill out the check
with the amount...
...and give it to her.
- No.
You heard me, Mom.
- Yes, but I can't.
- Why?!
Because I can't. I don't know
where she lives!
Isn't she your neighbor?
No, she isn't.
Her father lives here.
He moved into
an apartment in the hall.
Then take it to the father.
Mom, pay attention, please.
Here's the check.
Don't lose it!
Okay.
You don't trust me?
- Your own mother?
- Are you serious, Mom?
Yes, seriously.
Go on!
I have no energy or will.
I'm too tired.
Come on, Alfredo.
Get out, man!
Itll do you good
to move your bones.
What can you do locked up
all day?
You're punishing yourself.
- Cuca called you, didn't she?
- No!
Yes. She did call you.
Don't lie to me.
Okay, she did,
but don't change the subject.
I'll pick you up
tomorrow at nine.
No, Juan. Really.
You have to go back
to your normal life.
My life will never be
normal anymore.
I'm trying to help you.
And I'm grateful...
...but if you want to go on
being my friend...
...don't push me.
I have my daughter for that.
As you wish.
Today could be a day
impossible to get back.
Don't let this wondrous day
get away.
Everything that's here
was placed for you.
Don't look at it through
the window
come and sit at the feast.
Fight for what you have...
Well, that man is as
ordinary as his daughter...
...or he's as blind as a bat.
Hey, boy!
Come here.
Come here.
Come here with me.
- Javi!
- I called Don Juan...
...and he says you didn't
want to go out with him.
Since when do you talk
to Juan?
Since grandma died.
Come on, go change.
No, I'm not going.
I'm on holiday,
I got up early...
...and I came all the way here.
Come on, Grandpa. Cheer up.
Hello?
Mom, it's the third time
I call!
- Why didn't you answer?!
- I knew it was you.
- Are you okay?
- Yes, I'm peachy.
Mom, your neighbor's
daughter called.
She gave me the budget
to fix the car.
Write this down, Mom.
It's 1,470 Euros.
She's a thief!
You can't take this!
I will talk her into
lowering that price!
Please, don't do anything more!
Give her the check and
let's get this over with.
- She's stealing!
- On another note.
It's Carla's
birthday on the twenty-fourth.
I'm telling you now
so you can't say later...
When have I ever missed
your kid's birthday party?
- Last year.
- I was in Seville.
Take note. I'll pick you up
on the 24th.
Bye.
She was in Seville.
She says she was in Seville!
Oh, God!
I can't look at you like this!
Think, okay?!
Remember,
you got Juanjo's job!
Remember that nice woman
owner of a gallery...
...who told you
the job was yours?
- Yes, I went.
- That's good news!
- Great!
- I went to close...
...the deal and she gave me
the price. It's too much.
No!
Yes, the place is great
if you can afford it.
- How much?
- A lot.
I can't pay it alone.
I need three of four more.
Oh, no!
- To pay that scandalous price?
- No! No!
I have to do it on my own.
A place like this?
It's really nice,
they have canaps.
I understand perfectly
what you're trying to say!
I think it's time
you talked to him!
- I already did.
- And?
- Just as expensive.
- No! Money, money.
- It can't be that much.
- 1,200 Euros.
That's what the night
manager told me.
Now I have to talk to
the other one today...
...I know that one better.
It's the police.
Hello? Mom?
Did you give him the check?
- No, not yet. He wasn't home.
- Mom! Try again!
How can I if he's not there?
- Where are you?
- Where am I?
The Prado Museum chatting
with girls.
- Mom!
- I didn't tell you.
There's a strange man
following me.
- What are you saying?
- His face doesn't say much.
He's strange.
I'll call you later.
Can you believe that?
He chases me!
He controls me!
- Well...
- Well...
- Shall I ask for the check?
- Yes.
- Are you paying?
- You've got nothing on you?
- No.
- Nothing at all?
Not even a Euro?
Don't worry, I'll pay.
Thank you.
We'll be in touch.
- Thank you.
- Goodbye.
It's nice and
well positioned.
I don't know.
There are others
across the street and next door.
It's across and next door,
it isn't this one.
It's a good idea.
Sorry, it's an idea
everyone has had.
The city is full
of cybercafs, Paco.
You have to have ideas
before others have them.
The same happened
with the studio and video club.
You're egging me on, Cuca.
You're a specialist.
Hugo and his cousin
are thrilled with the idea!
They loved the place.
They're waiting for us
to give some sign.
We don't only have to decide,
Paco! We need the money!
Haven't you spoken
to your father?
No, not yet.
I told you to do it
when the apartment was sold.
He had fresh money then!
I told you to do it
when he bought the new flat!
He has at least
You're a vulture.
- Good afternoon.
- Good afternoon.
Bonaparte, quiet.
Bonaparte. I won't
take up much of your time.
I'm Elsa. Elsa Oviedo.
I'm your neighbor in J.
J as in Josphine.
I thought Josphine
and Napoleon...
...and Bonaparte.
- Alfredo Ponce Cabeza de Vaca.
Huh? Oh!
Some last name.
How may I help you,
Ma'am?
I'm sorry, call me Elsa. I need
to give you this check.
What's that check for?
What? Your daughter
didn't tell you?
Oh, it's the car payment.
One moment.
Excuse me?
Two headlights can't be
that expensive!
Even if they're imported!
It can't be!
What are you implying,
Ma'am?
I'm not implying,
I'm saying...
...that when I see this...
With 1,470 Euros...
...I could feed my five
grandchildren a month!
Not even a month!
Two months!
They're five children.
They lost their mother.
Their father's a widower
that doesn't work...
...and now this.
- Your daughter passed away?
Yes. No, thankfully
not my daughter...
...my daughter-in-law.
She was a lovely girl.
The family was wrecked.
I help...
...but with my pension
and my other son's help...
...it's very little.
And the youngest one
is sick.
He has a strange disease.
It's a rare virus.
Just what we needed,
another disgrace.
Anyway...
I'm really sorry.
I'm sorry too,
believe me.
Is that your wife
in the picture?
Yes.
Are you a widower,
by any chance?
I'm a widow.
How about you?
Seven months.
Oh, seven months
is very recent.
The first year isn't easy,
believe me.
Well, then...
Well...
- Good day.
- Good day, Ma'am.
Cold bastard.
- Elsa.
- What did I forget?
This.
If you need the money...
No, I can't accept this.
Your daughter was
short with me.
Don't listen to Cuca.
She is...
...very temperamental,
but she's a good girl.
- Cuca?
- Yes, her name is Alicia...
...but we call her Cuca.
No, I can't. Take it.
Keep it and you can
pay me back when you can.
I'll give my daughter the money
so she'll give it a break.
What's really important now
are the grandchildren.
You're an angel!
You're not at all like Cuco!
I know her name's Cuca.
It was a bad joke.
You didn't like it,
obviously.
- I didn't mean to offend you.
- No, you didn't.
Alfredo.
Thank you.
That girl must take
after her mother...
...because that widower
is delightful.
Why are you here, Mom?
I waited for you
half an hour. Get in.
Okay.
Tell me, how it went
with the bar owner.
Fine, fine, fine.
We talked a lot
about the paintings...
...but I don't know.
- What?
I haven't an Euro...
...so I'll have to throw
my paintings in the river...
No! You won't have
to throw anything away!
Look.
No! No questions!
Here.
Don't tell your brother,
either!
My dear old woman.
Don't call me old,
either.
They're from Mallorca.
They're from Mallorca.
Just how you like them.
You went all the way there?
No, I went to Velazquez street,
but they're good.
- We don't have a car, Alfredo.
- Here, Dad. It's your decaf.
By the way, did that
Argentinean give you a check?
No.
What do you mean?!
I talked to her son!
She brought the money
in cash.
I had a feeling that woman
would scam us.
Your feeling was wrong.
She brought the money.
And Mrs. Elsa is very nice.
Nice? She's an old hag,
that Argentinean.
Enough with the hag
and Argentinean.
Who cares where
she was born?
Dad, she didn't even pay
her insurance.
You should've seen
how she treated her son!
She exploits him!
You're wrong about that, too.
She's the one that helps him.
He's a widower,
he's unemployed...
...and has five kids.
- Five kids?
Yes, five.
Well, how did that thing
with the premises go?
It's for a business
we want to start.
A cybercaf that is
already up and going.
We'd only have to pay
for the lease and sale.
Hugo, a friend and cousin
of Paco...
...will go into business
together...
...and we want to propose
that you get in on it too.
It's a great business, Alfredo.
An opportunity.
Yes, and you wouldn't have
to worry about anything!
Well, only about
giving a bit of money.
How much would I have
to give?
Sixty thousand.
Actually,
we need ninety thousand.
Obviously, we'd take care
of the work, don't worry.
I don't know.
I'd have to think about it.
Look, Dad, we really
need you to help us out.
If we don't start
our own business...
...it'll be really hard
for us to make a living.
It's been a while since
Paco had a job...
...and it's not only for us,
it's for Javier, as well.
We have to think
about his future.
I haven't said no.
Just let me think about it.
Of course. Naturally.
Hello?
Alfredo! Hello,
it's your neighbor Elsa.
I'm in flat J.
J as in Josphine.
Oh, it's you!
How are you?
I'm fine, thank you.
I wanted to thank you
for your kind gesture.
Yes, you've already
thanked me.
It's nothing.
Well, that's the first
thing I called for...
... and second, I do have to
because it was a grand gesture.
Tell me, have you had dinner?
I hardly eat at night, actually.
Yes, I know,
you snack, right?
Some cheese, ham.
I was planning... thinking
of something more formal.
Some good liqueur,
a bit of coffee...
...I don't know,
whatever you like.
It's not necessary.
Alfredo, you're being
a bit rude to me.
Don't tell me it's too late...
...because I was looking
at your room window...
...and you had your lights on
yesterday till late, Alfredo!
I may be rude, but you're
a bit indiscreet.
Alfredo, you didn't answer me.
About the proposal
with good liqueur and coffee.
You don't know how
important it is to me!
Alfredo, let me thank you.
Okay.
All right.
Very well,
I'll see you here.
Goodbye.
He's so difficult.
That's me in the picture!
When I was young.
If you'd met me
fifty years ago...
...it wouldn't be hard
for you to believe.
Really.
We were so alike.
I didn't have a tummy,
now it's really big...
...we were the same height,
she was platinum blond...
...sometimes people would
confuse us.
It really bothered
my husband, actually.
- Twenty-three years.
- Twenty-three?
I thought you said
twenty-seven.
No! I surely said twenty-seven
because I forgot...
...to add four years
of courtship.
Sometimes I say twenty-three
others twenty-seven...
...depending on how much
I miss him.
I miss him less today.
- What was that actress's name?
- Anita Ekberg.
From La Dolce Vita.
That Fellini movie!
- That movie with...
- Brando?
No!
- No, no, with Mastroianni.
- Mastroianni, of course.
My whole life I dreamt
of going to the Trevi Fountain.
It's smaller than it seems.
How do you know?
You've been there?
Yes, a few years ago.
I never got Pablo
to take me.
Never.
We had to come live here
when that whole thing...
...that revolution went on.
We came almost next door!
We're so close to Rome!
It's Madrid!
But it was useless.
He just didn't want to go.
Anyway, a short time later
he died.
I always think he's somewhere
regretting what he did.
Now, I want to know a bit
about your life.
Tell me about your wife.
- She was tidy.
- Tidy. What else?
She was tidy.
Yes, she could organize
everything.
Your life, too, I suppose?
Did you like that
she organized everything?
I suppose so.
You suppose!
You're not sure?
Yes, yes.
Now, an important question.
Where you happy?
- We got along well.
- Like friends?
I'm sorry but I think
this isn't...
I'm sorry! Yes, I know,
I'm very forward.
I shouldn't have asked.
That's Bonaparte.
He's still not used
to the new house.
But he's a dog.
He'll manage.
No, no, I have to go.
Besides, I already had
the promised coffee.
Yes, so,
you've kept your word.
No, don't take this
the wrong way, Elsa.
No, not at all.
Go see to your dog,
I'll take care of the drink.
Well...
When it's not
the bitchy daughter...
...it's the dog's dog.
Good morning.
Bonaparte wouldn't
calm down at all.
I was going to call you...
Are those flowers
to say you're sorry?
No. I'm going to the cemetery.
Oh, so they're for her.
Well, give them to her
and place them nicely.
I just say it because
the deceased was so tidy.
You shouldn't go
to the cemetery.
Besides, it's pointless.
How would you know?
Let me live my feelings
in peace, man!
Okay, don't get worked up.
I just want to see you well.
You'll see me well
when I am well!
What's this?
Coffee with caffeine?
I make coffee
with caffeine.
And I tell you not
to make it with caffeine...
...because it's bad for me!
And I tell you
it isn't bad for you.
- I'm hypertensive!
- And I'm a doctor!
You have the problems
of someone your age...
...that's all,
but you love being sick.
Look at all the pills you take.
You don't smoke,
you don't drink...
...but with all those pills
you're asking for liver cancer.
Shut up!
- Do we go for a walk tomorrow?
- I don't know.
You went with Javi
the other day.
I told you not to talk
with my grandson!
Sorry, sorry, sorry.
I messed up with that
remark about your wife.
Could we have our drink
from last night?
I didn't know
you had company...
...that you had friends over...
- This is my friend Juan.
- She's my neighbor.
- From apartment J.
J as in Josphine.
Don't say it out loud.
Bonaparte could get nervous.
Well, come in.
I'll leave you alone.
No, no, not at all.
This drink can wait.
Well, okay...
It was a pleasure.
The pleasure is all mine,
Josphine.
- Napoleon could be listening.
- His name's Bonaparte.
Bonaparte.
Good afternoon.
Who is it?
Alfredo, Elsa.
Your neighbor.
Oh, Alfredo.
I'm not presentable.
It'll take just a minute.
Am I angry at him? Yes.
You're going
to the cemetery at this time?
They're for you, Elsa.
I came for that herb drink.
Oh, I'm sorry, I ran out.
I drank it with my friends.
Okay, anything else
or is this it?
I'd rather come in.
All right.
He let me go once,
but not again.
Are you talking about me
or Bonaparte?
You.
Oh, Alfredo.
I really like your manners.
Come in, come in.
He talked and talked nonstop.
And he said horrible things!
He talked for like an hour
and twenty minutes!
What did you tell him?
That's exactly what he asked!
"Won't you say anything?"
I said: "Yes."
That's what I said.
I was sick of him.
His talk tired me.
Were you ever happy with him?
Maybe at the beginning, yes,
but it didn't last long.
It was his fault.
And you?
What's the most daring thing
you've ever done?
Daring? I don't know.
I did many things.
I gave Cuca her schooling...
...a comfortable life
to my wife...
...I lived for my family.
I had a great job.
I spent 40 years
in the same phone company.
How could you stay
- How old are you?
- Seventy-eight.
- I'm younger than you!
- Oh, yeah?
I didn't like that tone.
Yes, I'm younger than you.
I'm seventy-seven.
- Did you laugh a lot?
- What a question!
It's a really great question.
I don't think
I've laughed a lot.
Too bad,
but you still have time.
You still have time!
Just stay with me.
As a neighbor, a friend...
It doesn't matter.
I'm sure you'll get
your laughter back.
That new dog food
didn't suit him well.
- It doesn't suit him at all.
- Yes!
I told you!
You're starting to get back
your lost laughter!
It wasn't because of you!
It was Bonaparte.
Yes, it was Bonaparte.
Poor thing.
He's ugly, but I like him.
You know what you're
going to do now?
You're going to finish
your drink...
...you'll eat two cakes
and I...
...Im going to play Bach.
Bravo!
- How are you, Elsa?
- Hi, Doc.
Have you done
what I told you?
Everything.
Okay, not everything.
I forgot to take
the green pill on Friday.
Why did you forget?
Some love late in life,
perhaps?
Really?
Well, we're just at
the beginning, you know?
Right now it could be called
a strange friendship.
How old?
I don't know. Twenty-seven,
twenty-eight... seventy-eight.
But he's impeccable.
He's in great shape.
I don't know...
He's a bit... opaque.
Opaque?
Yes, like his inner light
had gone out.
All his life he's been
this boring person.
He's never stepped
out of line...
...or had an indiscretion!
He loves being sick.
Oh, no.
I don't think he loves it.
Doc.
Doctor, this is
a serious disease.
Ask anyone who knows me
if I've ever talked about...
...well, my condition.
I've never done it!
But he doesn't talk
about anything else.
He talks about death
all the time.
I'm going to make
this dinosaur live, Doctor.
And how far did this
"strange friendship" get?
Well, not very far, really.
We're at the holding hands
stage.
We hold hands. Oh, God!
There's another thing
that doesn't help much.
He recently became
a widower.
He's full of memories
and guilt issues...
...but it's been hard for him.
Be patient.
We men are cowards.
We go at a slower pace.
I'm also going at another pace,
Doc...
...so he'd better hurry.
- Elsa, you're not in bad shape.
- Don't lie to me, Doctor.
I saw the tests.
- The stocks are falling.
- Yes.
That's not good, is it?
Javi, did your mother
tell you to come play here...
...to make me company?
No, I came because
your TV is bigger.
Isn't she home yet?
What are you talking about,
Javi?
About Elsa.
Have you done it?
- I'm your grandfather!
- I'm your grandson!
How can you ask me
a question like that, Javier?!
I can if I want, Alfredo!
You're all nervous!
Come on, Anita.
Don't fall down on me now.
Look, it's Marcello.
Marcello.
Elsa!
Hello! I've come
to take you out to lunch.
Why go out? We can
order in and eat here!
Is there anything
more terrible...
...for spending the afternoon
with a lady?
Put on a tie
and jacket and let's go.
Okay, but I can go
dressed like this, right?
- No, you can't.
- Why not?
We're eating
at Madrid's finest restaurant.
I don't want to be seen
with someone pitiful.
- Look, this is my best outfit.
- Why this sudden urge?
I don't know.
It's just an urge.
Don't think so much!
That's why you don't live!
Change quickly.
A tie, a jacket. I'll wait here.
As you wish, Madame.
You did some job
on this poor man.
Don't worry,
I'll fix him up for you.
What do you mean "why"?
Because I love him.
What's wrong?
It's pure uric acid.
I don't know
how I'll feel tomorrow.
You'll feel incredibly well...
...with the memory
of this unforgettable night.
This uric acid is excellent.
I love you.
Does love not suit your
old, fragile self, either?
Elsa, what are we?
We're a man and a woman
talking about...
...the benefits and detriments
of this sirloin steak.
- That's what we are.
- No, I don't mean this.
I mean us.
I feel strange.
Good strange or bad strange?
Strange.
I would like to know
because...
...it's really important
to me, Alfredo.
I don't want to suffer...
...but, I don't know,
my heart is feeling things.
- You talk like a teenager.
- I am a teenager!
Yes, you're a girl in the body
of an older woman.
- An immature old woman.
- You're an adorable woman.
So you feel good strange.
Can we become something...
...in the not so distant
future?
I can't believe it.
You're blushing!
You're seventy-eight years old
and you just blushed.
Impossible not to
fall in love with you.
Oh, God,
I was so straightforward.
What's wrong?
It's a mountain of cholesterol!
Stick your finger in
and lick it!
Those are bad manners!
You know what?
You're not scared of dying...
...you're scared of living!
You're like a self-help book!
- Aren't you scared of death?
- No!
No.
Well, I'm going to clarify
this concept.
You are a healthy man...
...with the common
ailments of old age...
...but that's not serious.
The day you're really sick...
...you'll want to enjoy it all.
You talk as if it's happened
to you.
It happened to me
with my husband...
...when the doctor said
he had a few months left.
Poor man. It was horrible.
Maybe it happened to you
with your wife.
She died of a heart attack
and didn't have time to think.
Honestly,
I'm kind of a hypochondriac.
No, you're not kind of,
you're not a hypochondriac.
I'll tell you what you are.
I'll say it as we say
in Argentina...
...you're a wimp!
You're a wimp.
Nobody's going to die from
eating Madrid's best dessert!
Finger!
Finger.
That's my boy!
- To life!
- To life!
May it be wonderful.
- I wish I'd met you before.
- Stop complaining.
We met and
I'm happy with that.
- No, allow me.
- No, I was going to pay!
I told you!
It's an armed robbery!
Give me that!
I told you it was my treat.
It's an armed robbery.
- Do you have money?
- Are you scared?
No, I'm not scared,
but we can't pay a fortune...
...for a piece of meat
and a slice of cake.
I'm not paying for a piece
of meat and slice of cake...
...Im paying for the most
wonderful night we've had.
That's priceless.
When something is priceless,
you don't pay it.
I don't understand.
I'm going to count to three.
On three,
we get up and go.
You're crazy!
You want to leave
without paying?
Nobody will suspect
the innocent old people.
- One, two...
- Wait! Wait!
- We could go to jail!
- Of course not. Three.
Slowly. Slowly.
- Start the car already!
- It's starting!
- It started!
- Go! Go!
So? Are they following us?
It's okay, it's okay, Fred.
You were already thinking
the police would arrest us...
...and that your sweet daughter
would bail us out.
What's wrong?!
What's wrong?!
Doesn't it have gas?
No.
You are...
The police! The police!
It's okay. They're gone.
They weren't after us.
- It's okay.
- It's okay? It's okay?
You're crazy!
I may be a hypochondriac,
a wimp and a scaredy-cat...
...but you're crazy!
Crazy! Insane!
I'm not used to being
with women like you!
You spent many years
with one woman...
...who was very boring.
- Yes, but she was normal...
...serious and coherent!
You are crazy! Crazy!
You frighten me!
Alfredo?
What's wrong, Alfredo?
I feel a pain in my chest.
Take me to a hospital.
Everything I taught you
was worthless?
Dammit, take me!
Okay, but you'll have to wait
for a taxi to come...
...because no ambulances
come by here.
You're crazy.
Crazy, crazy.
Everything seems
to be normal.
A little tachycardia
but nothing serious.
Did he drink a lot?
Eat something heavy?
Was there an argument?
All of the above
in less than two hours.
Okay.
Okay, well,
I'll give you a sedative...
...and you'll go home
and rest. Okay?
Okay?
I'll be right back with
the prescription. Excuse me.
Another pill
for your collection.
Why don't you go home?
You'll never regret
this night.
I already regret it,
I assure you.
That's a lie.
It's the best thing
that's happened to you...
...in a long time
and I know that one day...
...you'll thank me for it.
Where are you going?
Didn't you tell me to go?
Wait for me.
At least see that I get home.
Okay.
Can you imagine
the waiter's face...
...when he told the maitre
we left without paying?
Okay, I picked you up here...
...so I'll drop you off here.
- How is your heart doing?
- It's getting better.
You'll get used to it.
The excesses.
You're the greatest excess
for my old heart.
If you hesitate two more
seconds, I'll leave.
Is it too soon to ask you
to let me sleep over?
Only sleep, okay?
It's morning.
Yes. It's morning.
Yes!
Leave the pills, Fred.
I'm your only salvation.
Stop taking it for a week
and if you're dead by then...
...I promise I'll by you
every remedy again.
Dad?
Dad?
What are you doing?
I'm going to take a bath.
Why did you come in
without knocking?
I was worried and...
- Are you okay?
- Better than ever.
I've never known you
to use the tub...
...and much less at this hour.
- Never. What's wrong?
And those pills?
The blue is for blood pressure,
the white for uric acid...
...and the round one
for cholesterol.
Would you mind letting me
enjoy my bath alone?
Dad, why this revolution?
Don't quit taking your pills!
Why does it annoy you
that we worry!
I don't need you to worry
about me! I'm fine!
From now on, ring the bell
before you come in.
When you come in,
if you see I'm sleeping...
...or in the bathroom,
or doing whatever...
...you know, intimately,
knock on the door...
...like civilized people do.
And don't treat me like
a sick person, dammit! I'm fine!
You're not entirely fine, Dad!
Are you letting yourself die?
I'm letting myself live.
Go, please.
Go.
The door!
Close it.
What lyrics!
Today could be a great day.
Go get it.
- What a beautiful song.
- Yes.
- I like it so much!
- As much as I like you!
- Really? Why?
- Because you're crazy!
Today could be a great day...
... where you're about
to discover everything...
... if you live it
like it's your last...
Take your instincts for a walk
and air them in the sun.
Don't cut down on you pleasure
if you're a spender.
If the routine is
wearing you down...
... tell it that
it's enough mediocrity.
Today could be a great day
give yourself a chance.
Hi! How is the love
of my life?
Oh, it's you!
I'm fine.
How are you, Madame?
I'm wonderfully fine.
Are you out?
There's a lot of noise.
Yes, I'm out. I'm going
to have tea with friends.
That's great!
You'll have to introduce me
some day.
Fat chance. They're more
dangerous than I am.
I lied and told them you were
old and full of ailments.
But that isn't believable!
How could you go out
with someone like that?
I also told them
you are a big tycoon...
...and a major
phone stock holder.
Oh, wait.
I think I'm going to crash.
I crashed.
I'll call you later.
Write on the board that
I have to buy tomatoes.
EGGS
I LOVE YOU
GLOOMY
ALIENATION
It's strange
that she isn't here yet.
You know how she is.
Unpunctual.
Yeah.
She's not the only one.
- There are few people.
- Critics are missing...
Mendez is here.
He's the worse.
Well, I guess I'll get started.
- Yes.
- It's up to you.
Yes.
I'm going to start.
Why don't you call her
on her mobile?
She has it turned off.
We should've picked her up.
She refused.
Why? She doesn't have a car.
She crashed it.
I don't know what's wrong
with her. She's strange.
- She's acting all mysterious.
- Well...
There she is. Look.
Sorry for the delay.
We couldn't find a cab.
This is my son Gabriel,
my daughter-in-law Laura.
This is Alfredo, my boyfriend.
Hello?
Good evening to you all.
Thank you for coming.
Tonight is very important
to me...
...because behind these sheets
are my dreams...
...and I want to share them
with you.
I want to open this exposition
with my favorite offspring.
It's called:
"Explosion of Pain".
It's the most delicate
of all my creations...
...and I hope you like it
and it thrills you...
...as much as it thrills me.
Well, here it is.
Can you see the intensity?
It's so strong...
You don't like it,
I can tell.
Well, I prefer
figurative paintings.
Yes, well... Well...
I know...
This... That, I mean,
is art.
It's art because there's
nothing to understand.
If art hits you,
it hits you.
If it doesn't hit you...
...it doesn't.
Of course.
Does he sell many paintings?
He sells, he sells...
He doesn't sell.
That's why
he put this together.
I hope that the buyers
aren't like you...
...who like their paintings
pretty and all that.
So, how can he support
five kids with this job?
Huh?
Forget the question,
I'm looking at that line...
...that horizontal line there
that captivates me...
...and I don't know why.
That horizontal line
is the center...
...and I see a flower
blooming from it.
I think your son...
...doesn't approve
of our relationship.
No.
You told him so bluntly.
It didn't suit him.
I'd like to see your daughter's
face when she finds out.
Fred?
Oh, yes! This is Fred.
I'm Alfredo Ponce
Cabeza de Vaca.
You hadn't seen my work,
what do you think?
Huh?
- I mean, did you like it?
- Yes, yes. Very much.
It is so strong.
It's so colorful.
It's admirable.
I hope you can continue
with your vocation.
To support five kids
and a family...
...it must be very hard.
Gabriel is the father
in the family.
- Yes.
- No, I'm single.
You can't do this
if you have kids.
Well...
- Important question!
- Yes?
What did the critic say
of this marvel?
Oh, the critics.
Well, two came.
One left...
Fine, it's all fine.
Don't forget, it's Carla's
birthday on Sunday.
- Yes, of course.
- Don't forget.
- You're coming, right?
- Of course.
So?
So?
Don't fret, I'm ready.
- Mom?
- Yes?
Why didn't you tell me
about Alfredo?
Oh, Alfredo.
What did you think of him?
- He's handsome, isn't he?
- Mom, what's all this?
How could you do something
like this at your age?
- Are you calling me old now?!
- No, you are irresponsible!
Oh, you scared me.
You're one to talk!
You are twice married...
...and this one is a lot
younger than you.
So, bite your tongue.
Mom, what's your purpose
with Alfredo?
The purpose is...
I don't know.
To be together, right?
I'm good for him,
he's good for me.
You know I haven't much time
to plan...
...anything else with him,
if that's what worries you.
Does Alfredo know
about your disease?
No, he doesn't,
and please don't tell him!
Now, let's talk about
more important things.
Do I look pretty?
Yes, you do, Mom.
- Then, off we go!
- Victory is ours.
- Hello!
- Hi.
- Are you having a good time?
- Yes, great!
I'm glad.
Does it bother you
that I came?
No! Of course not.
You seem strange.
Really?
Well, I'm strange.
Hello, how are you?
What's that?
"Country Morning".
It seemed appropriate
for a girl.
- Really?
- Yes.
- I can't ask you for anything.
- Mom!
I'm sick of looking everywhere!
It's not that easy!
We wanted to give her
a pony.
A puny little thing.
Besides, it'd eat the garden!
- Ready?
- Yes.
Come on! Family picture!
Laura! Carla!
Come on!
- Mom, I'll take the gift.
- Okay.
- Come here. Stand here.
- Yes.
Mom! Alfredo!
Come on!
Let's go.
No?
You wanted to come,
so you came. You're here now!
You'll play with the balloons,
eat delicious things...
...sing Happy Birthday,
and be in the picture!
Come on, Mom!
Come on.
One moment!
- Grandpa's missing!
- Grandpa!
- Is that Laura's dad?
- No, he's mine.
He cheated on me!
It's that simple!
He cheated on me!
It's that simple!
He wrongfully
cheated on me!
I didn't care if he was
in love with someone else!
I wouldn't have cared
if he had an affair.
It happens!
Has it happened to you?
- Never.
- Of course. Never.
What do you mean?
You never felt attracted...
...to another woman
that wasn't your wife?
- Yes. To you.
- To me?
You're an exception.
No, you haven't done it
because you didn't let you.
I haven't needed to.
Well, it looks like Pablo,
my husband, needed it.
He did it and I found out
by chance.
A secretary or someone
let it slip.
After that, I confronted him
and he denied it.
I was forced to chase him...
...and catch him in the act
so he couldn't deny it.
That's what I did.
- And you threw him out.
- Yes, I... No!
I let him choose!
I opened the door and said:
"If you're in love
with another woman, go."
No, it was better like this:
"If you're in love
with another woman...
...go!"
That's what I told him.
"Take the liberty to choose!"
Or: "you're free to choose!"
He was surprised.
We talked about how we could
work out our relationship.
- But it didn't work.
- No! It didn't.
I was up to here.
All I wanted...
...was to be even with him.
He did it, I'll do it.
So, I didn't know what to do
and I organized a trip.
I went to London
with my friends.
A group of women, alone.
One day, my friends and I
went to Tobelo Road...
...the street that has
strip clubs...
...where the men
take everything off...
One of them approached me,
a fine example.
that were heaven...
...great hair...
We got to talking...
...we had a few drinks,
I asked about his fee...
...and I asked him in English.
That's how I said it.
He got the point and
we went to a hotel.
He was a professional.
Mike, was his name.
Very caring and...
I don't know... handy.
Well, it happened and
I came back to Madrid.
All I wanted was to tell
my husband what I did!
Just like him! We had
some tea and I told him.
Believe it or not,
he didn't like the news.
He didn't like it!
He even got mad at me!
That's when I buried him
forever!
Just consider this question:
Did I or did I not have
reasons to do that?
If your car is crashed,
I didn't do it this time!
I'm looking for my father!
Cuca, is something wrong?
I came to see you
and you weren't there...
...and I figured
you were here.
Will you be long?
I need to talk to you.
We'll talk later.
What's going on, Dad?
Mom's grave is still warm
and you get involved with her?!
I won't allow you
to insult Elsa!
She's an Argentinean
usurper who...
And I'm an idiot?!
Is that what you're
trying to say?
Give me back the key
to my flat.
Sorry, and remember,
you have to call...
...before you come.
Wait, Dad! Wait!
What's wrong with you?
I'm very worried!
You've been acting
strange lately!
Is it that woman?
Dad, don't tell me
that this is serious.
You came to talk about this
or about something else?
We have to sign the contract
for the caf on Thursday...
...and I wanted to know
what you decided.
If you'd rather we leave it
for later...
No, now is fine.
If you think it's a good deal,
I'll give you the money.
Call me on Thursday
before the signing...
...and then come pick it up.
Okay?
- Anything else?
- No.
Then I'll see you
on Thursday.
Go.
Easy, Bonaparte.
- Good afternoon.
- Lf you're here because...
Can we talk for a moment?
What about?
Can I come in?
Come in.
I don't know
your relationship with her...
...if you're her husband,
her ex-husband...
...her late husband...
- This is the limit!
She said I was dead?
Yes, she did, but I can see
you're more alive than me.
I don't want any trouble.
May I sit down?
Excuse me.
Look, Elsa is
extremely dangerous.
She makes stories up,
she lies.
You must be careful
with her!
I'm telling you...
I loved her deeply.
But you cheated on her.
After she did it to me!
With a stripper!
I understood that happened
afterwards...
...when she found out
you were having an affair.
That's a lie!
She told you it was after?
You see? She lies!
She makes things up
to appear like the good one!
It was before!
She was at a hotel,
she called a guy who...
She told me it was
a friend's birthday gift!
I found out and that's
when I showed up!
I saw her.
I didn't know whether
to kill her or kill myself.
- You went to London?
- London?
It was in Buenos Aires!
On the street!
She said London?!
Oh, please!
She's never set foot in London!
- Whiskey?
- No, thank you. I don't drink.
She always
reproached me that.
That I was boring, that I had
no vice that I wasn't fun.
I'm 10 years younger!
- You drink, if you need it.
- No, I need something else.
Be careful, Alfredo.
You don't know where
this woman's been...
...and she'll destroy
your life!
- What else has she lied about?
- Everything she told you!
- It can't be.
- Want to test me?
- What else has she told you?
- Many things.
That she's an English teacher.
False! She studied English
with some tapes.
She'll say she's missing
her exam in Italian.
- She never took Italian!
- She hasn't told me that.
She will when she says her
dream was going to Rome...
...to se the Trevi Fountain.
She'll tell you.
She already did.
- Is that a lie, too?
- No, that's true.
It must be Elsa's only truth.
She told me you didn't want
to go to Rome with her.
She said she wanted us to go
to the Trevi Fountain...
...and jump in like that chick
in the movie with the stud!
That's absolute madness,
don't you think?!
What for?
So we could be arrested?!
She's completely insane.
Insane!
Look...
...she's very dangerous,
Alfredo. Listen to me.
- Stay away from her.
- I don't know what to say.
Don't say anything.
Don't thank me.
I'm only doing
what I have to do.
I don't want another man
going through what I did.
Thank you for your time.
Can I ask you
one last question?
Is it true she looked like
Anita Ekberg?
The blond from the movie?
She was marvelous.
Monumental.
The most stunning blond
in all Buenos Aires.
She didn't have the...
When she came into view,
the Earth shook.
You know what?
Don't let her get away.
Good day.
Good day.
You talked
to my grandson again.
I talk to your grandson
every day.
We're following your adventure
very closely.
I won't tell you anything
about Elsa.
She's not the neighbor
from flat J anymore...
...she's Elsa now.
Have you done anything?
Respect, Juan!
Respect!
You've fallen in love.
I thought you only
wanted company...
...a fling and bam...
...but you've fallen in love!
Go figure!
I don't use people,
that's your style.
Besides, you should
know me by now!
You're in love.
It suits me.
I see you're not taking
so many pills anymore.
- The doctor took some off.
- I am your doctor!
You were. I changed.
- You're going out?
- Yes, I'm picking up Elsa.
She went out to lunch
with some friends...
...and I won't tell you
where.
Let's go.
Take me.
Maybe I can hit on
one of her friends.
Fat chance!
Elsa!
Elsa!
I'm in the bathroom!
- Are you okay?
- Yes, I'm fine!
Dinner is ready!
I'll be right there!
You haven't eaten anything.
You didn't like it?
Yes, but...
I'm not hungry.
Want me to make you
some tea?
No.
I want you to hug me.
It's amazing.
That scene is almost
pornographic.
How did you think
of renting La Dolce Vita?
Oh, Anita.
What a wonderful woman.
I saw her recently
in a magazine.
She's older...
...but still has that platinum
blond hair...
...and those boobs.
Is everyone on dialysis...
...very sick?
What?
Is everyone on dialysis...
...at risk of dying?
You need dialysis?
Will you answer me?
That depends,
you can live many years.
What if you're an elder?
What's wrong, brother?
Elsa is on dialysis.
What could happen to her?
I don't know. I'd have
to look at her file, but...
But what?
It isn't encouraging...
...in someone her age.
Is my Elsa going to die?
My friend...
What time is it?
It's quarter to five.
Alfredo.
What are you doing?
Alfredo,
what are you looking for?
Are you busy?
No, I haven't been busy
for years.
Then come with me.
- Where?
- You'll see.
Where are we going?
Good evening!
May I ask what you've
been doing all afternoon?
May I know what
you're doing tomorrow?
What's this?
Plane tickets?
To Rome?
Are you happy?
Extremely!
Do you want me ask him
to go by the fountain?
No!
No, I want to find it myself...
...holding your hand.
We have time.
Don't fret.
Did you call him?
Three times!
All I got was the machine!
- Dad?!
- Alfredo!
- Why don't you use your key?!
- I told you what he said, Paco!
What if he's sick, Cuca?
Dad?!
Something is wrong.
Go to the bedroom.
Stop it!
Please, Paco!
Dad?!
- Cuca.
- What is it?
"Dear daughter: I was
thinking about the investment...
...that you and Paco proposed.
I decided not to do it...
...and give that money
another use.
I'm investing it in being
happy." Being happy?!
"I hope you don't take this
the wrong way...
...I know you'll be shocked.
You don't understand
my behavior, neither do I...
...but I feel fine right now.
I'm in Rome at the moment."
In Rome!
"Fulfilling Elsa's dream.
I hope I haven't caused you
any problem.
Surely you'll find someone
willing to invest.
It's a good deal.
Love, your father."
He toyed with us, Cuca!
What do you want me
to say?
That he's right?
I don't know.
I don't know him anymore.
And... it's okay for him
to invest in his happiness.
In his happiness?!
Cuca, he's going to squander
the money on that woman!
What do you want?
You want him to waste it
in your cybercaf?
Why? He doesn't care
about the business...
...and that's fine.
You know something else?
I'm not interested in it either.
I did it for you.
Now, if you really want
to do it... do it.
Look for the money
and do it...
...but do it yourself!
Come on.
Let's go home.
This trip must've
cost you a fortune.
Someone once told me...
...while looking
at an outrageous bill...
...that there are things
in life that are priceless.
Okay.
- So you have money?
- No.
- You had to borrow it?
- No. I stole it.
No, seriously!
Did you borrow it or not?!
It was mine.
- What's wrong?
- She looked at you.
- What?
- I saw that girl look at you.
What?
These Italian girls are bad.
Be careful.
Why would she look at me?!
She looked at you!
This guy is mine!
I showed them.
Every Monday,
Fellini called Marcello.
He'd say: "Marcello,
this can't be.
We haven't seen each other.
Next week, let's meet
on Wednesday...
...at the Augustus Caf
and hang out for a while."
And of course,
neither of them went!
They knew they wouldn't go
and they didn't care.
Next week: "Marcello,
it's Fellini." All over again!
What's wrong?
Was it here where
they arranged to meet?
It was right here!
It's unbelievable!
- It's a sign.
- Or a lie.
No, not that!
Is everything
you've told me true?
Of course!
What else could I say?
I read it in a book!
- But, precisely here?
- Precisely here!
I'm positive... Well, no,
I'm not quite sure.
No, I'm not really sure.
I get confused.
No, no, it wasn't Augustus.
But there are so many.
Titus, Andromacus,
Constantinus...
...but they're not Emperors.
I'm sure it was an Emperor.
- I believe you.
- Well...
Tomorrow night.
Tomorrow night what?
I want to go
to the fountain.
As you say.
- Did you forget the kitten?
- What kitten?
What kitten?
How can you ask what kitten?
- Didn't you see La Dolce Vita?
- Of course I saw it!
But I don't think
you'd want me to...
You thought wrong.
Of course I want to.
I want a cat just like
Anita Ekberg's...
...little and white.
- But, Elsa...
No! I've dreamt about this
for years. Years!
- I want it like I dreamt it!
- But...
Please!
I wasn't wrong when I said
you were a teenager.
Thank you.
Is that a compliment
or an insult?
Your beauty is an insult
to all other women.
Ma'am, do you feel all right?
I'm great!
Good morning.
No. At this time
it's good afternoon.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Good afternoon.
I need a cat.
Did I say it right?
A cat?
Yes, a cat!
A cat!
A little one.
A little one... and white.
Yes, I know what a cat is
but I'm sorry...
... we don't have animals
in this hotel.
I know...
...but she needs a cat.
It's an emergency.
I'm sorry, I don't understand.
I don't understand.
Is there a pet store nearby?
Nearby?
Animals?
Oh, you want a cat.
You want to buy a cat!
I'm sorry, everything
is closed right now.
You know... Closed.
Closed.
Is there any other way...
...of getting a cat?
Little and white?
No cat.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
- Bye.
- You're welcome.
Are you looking for a cat?
Don't look at me!
Don't look at me.
- Two hundred Euros.
- Two hundred Euros?
- Do you want a cat?
- Little and white.
Two hundred Euros.
Little and white?
Little, white, blue,
yellow, red!
Two hundred Euros.
All right, all right.
No!
An hour and a half,
in your room.
This guy is scamming me.
Little and white.
Excuse me?!
- How do I look?
- Beautiful. Wonderful!
What's that?
- The cat.
- Let me see.
What's wrong?
It's not really white.
It's beautiful.
Fred, we're not Anita
and Marcello, either.
Are we?
Let's go.
Oh, yes.
Let's go.
I'm very nervous.
It has to be around here.
Do you hear that?
Give me the cat!
But let's go!
It's right there!
The cat!
Give it to me.
- And some latte.
- What?
- A glass of milk.
- A glass of milk?
Yes, when they get here,
not exactly but anyway...
...Anita asks Marcello
for a glass of milk for the cat.
Elsa, please,
look at this place!
There isn't a soul around!
But, Fred,
we came all the way here!
We did everything,
we have the cat, please!
We have to find out
in what dairy...
...Marcello bought the cat
the milk.
But Marcello didn't buy
anything in a dairy!
A guy from the set
gave him the milk!
Okay, okay,
wait for me here.
Come on! Get in!
No, woman!
We'll freeze!
Who cares?
Would you mind
dying here tonight?
Come on!
Come inside!
Get in!
At a given moment,
they're alone in the world.
The noise of the water
starts to fade away.
Dear Marcello, I have
something to confess.
I love you.
I love you more than
I've ever loved anyone.
Thank you.
No, thank you.
What do you think
you're doing?!
They're going to arrest us!
They engraved the tombstone.
She was older than you.
Eighty-two years old.
She didn't look it.
Why are you laughing,
Grandpa?
No reason.
You little fibber.
SUBTITLES BY
DISTRIMAX S.A. DE C. V.
IN MEMORY OF