Most Beautiful Thing (Coisa Mais Linda) (2019) s01e02 Episode Script

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Take a deep breath, sweetheart.
Do as I say, please.
What if I buy you
a Little Lulu comic book?
Now breathe, come on.
A deep breath!
It’s bronchitis again, sweetheart.
Where's your Aunt Ivone?
She's never here when I need her.
She’s mad at her boyfriend.
I heard them arguing last night.
Your Aunt Ivone was here last night,
arguing with her boyfriend?
Don't give me that face.
There are no secrets in this house.
Put this on,
you're coming with me.
We're not going to the hospital,
are we?
I promise we're not.
Your aunt will pay for this.
Help me out here,
grab me my purse.
16 CROWN ISLAND STREE
Fuck!
I love your teeth,
did you know that?
-Oh, yeah?
-Yeah.
Why?
Because they are crooked.
I'm serious, Ligia.
They're charming.
I hope our kids have your teeth.
-Kids?
-Yes, kids.
When we met, you said one.
-Did I?
-Yes, you did.
But just imagine these boobs
when you’re pregnant!
The Party is preparing
for the election next year.
The mayor suggested I take
an official photo.
-You know what I was thinking?
-What?
I want you in the picture.
After all, they’re not just electing
Augusto Soares,
but my entire family.
Yes, sir, Mr. City Council.
Shit. I have to go. I'm meeting with
that president of the gas company.
Hurry back, I’ll die of boredom here
without you.
Don't I know that?
Have a good day.
Come back soon! Augusto.
FEMALE SINGER AUDITION
-Good morning.
-Morning, Adelia.
OUT OF ORDER
-Hey, Adelia?
-Yes?
You’ll have to take the stairs.
Come on, Jose, I’m already late.
It’s nine floors up.
No service staff in this elevator,
you know that.
-Adelia! Do you have a minute?
-This is not a good time.
I need someone to work
with me and
I already have a job,
but thank you.
There you are.
Chatting in the hall like a queen.
Then you people complain
when we call you lazy.
And I see you brought
your daughter again.
I’m sorry I'm late, Mrs. Regina.
Conceição won’t touch anything--
You’ve been working here for two years now
and you know how good I am to you.
Yes, Ma'am.
I don’t make you sleep at my house.
I let you wash my clothes
from your home.
I even give you Sundays off.
-And I am very thankful.
-I’ll give you one last chance.
But today you can go.
I'll be away for the whole day,
and I don't want this girl
going through my things.
I’ll just discount the day
and we're good.
Sure. No problem.
Excuse me.
Does she need to go to the hospital?
Her fear of hospitals makes it worse.
-What am I going to do now?
-I know just what to do.
My son has asthma too.
This is a little trick I learned.
-Vodka?
-Vodka.
Carlinhos is allergic to
a lot of medicines
so we had to find alternatives.
Where is he now?
-My husband?
-Your son.
São Paulo. My mom’s house.
Come closer, Conceição.
Now I'm making you a little tent.
Do you like music?
-Are you sure about this?
-Music and alcohol always help.
I don't mean to intrude, but
Is that boss of yours
always like that?
A woman on her own
can’t be too picky.
On her own
Are you living here now?
By yourself?
You don't talk about your life,
but you sure are curious about mine.
-I'm sorry.
-I want to ask you a question.
Why were you so angry
when I saw you up in the hills?
I don't know.
Just caught me off guard.
I don’t like people knowing about
my daughter. Makes it harder to get work.
Well, I don’t mind
and there’s plenty of work here.
If you come on board
-Is she asleep?
-Uh-huh.
She's asleep.
Poor thing!
You can lay her down on my bed.
This is the place where we were
supposed to have our restaurant.
But I’m turning it into
a live music club.
You know?
I’m doing what I've wanted to do:
making a living off of music.
You want to make a living off of music?
My kid's father is a musician.
Earning money this way can be hell.
At least it will be my own hell
and I won’t be trapped
in someone else’s.
Well, now I owe you a favor,
so let me get to work and help you.
You owe me nothing, really.
I just I have to stop by the bank,
it'll be very quick.
Then I have a meeting with my accountant,
and then we can get started together.
But if you want to get cracking,
there's a cloth here,
-and a broom somewhere--
-You can go. I got this, Ma'am.
You don't have to call me ma'am, okay?
Thank you, Adelia.
You're welcome, Maria Luiza.
I'll be right back.
Crazy girl
Oh please, Thereza! It's not that hard.
It doesn't take a genius
to write like a woman.
I’m telling you, Paulo Sérgio.
I interviewed more than 8 men.
None of them had any connection
to the woman’s world.
There is no such thing
as the “woman’s world.”
-There is only one world.
-It's certainly not ours.
Now tell me: Why does it have to be
another man for the job?
It's simple. Biology.
Men are more focused,
more professional, less emotional.
If you were a man, for example,
we wouldn’t be having this conversation.
There is some food on the side
We can follow orders.
Maybe because you created them.
Thereza, why don’t you go cover
Ludovico’s fashion show?
He is launching his new collection.
Go to his atelier
and buy yourself some beautiful dresses,
you clearly need them.
Okay? The company will pay.
Now go to work! Go! Go!
-Whenever you want
-Thank you so much.
Let me get more ice for you.
Even being stood up in your office
is a pleasure, Roberto.
-Thank you, Carla.
-No more drinking, though.
Let’s just sign this contract.
Where's Chico?
I’m sure he’s arriving soon.
-Being in a hurry is for the poor.
-Listen.
We need your talent here
to close the deal.
Why don't you give me a call
when he is ready?
Sure.
Or when Carla decides
to be with a real man.
Fernando, the stallion.
Carla. Find that motherfucker.
I want him here, now!
Fuck
Buying records has always helped me
when I'm in a bad mood.
I met with an accountant
to see about getting a license.
-You know what he told me?
-No.
Exactly. He said no.
Then I went to the bank
to inquire about a loan.
They told me a woman
can't get a loan or start a business
without a man behind her.
Funny how it matters so much
that I'm a woman,
but not so much
that he stole all my money.
Let me have that mop.
-What?
-Hand me the mop.
-Let me. I’m used to it.
-Hand me the mop.
No daddy or husband needed.
Just look.
Shit!
Shit!
Wait Wear these.
Here.
Terrible, it's terrible!
Where's her ass?
Don't just pull the cloth!
Listen to what I'm saying.
Her chest looks flat.
This needs to go up.
Excuse me.
Hello, my love! Have a seat,
I'll be right there with you.
Let me see.
No, no, no!
This looks terrible!
She looks like a potato bag.
I want you to finish the hem,
and you to work on the back.
-Okay?
-Okay.
-Sorry to make you wait, dear.
-Should we begin?
And how does it feel to dress
the first lady of Brazil?
Will you excuse me for a second?
-Yes, of course.
-Excuse me.
-Hey. I’m Helô.
-Thereza.
-I know who you are.
-You do?
And all your essays at Angela as well.
You wouldn’t believe everything
I’ve been through in this business.
They treat us like stupid hangers,
or worse.
I’ve often thought
you should write about it.
If you think it's interesting.
You should write about it.
Actually, I did.
Just a second.
I'm sorry I'm being so forward,
but I'd love if you could read it.
I knew you'd be here,
so I got it ready for you.
-It's okay.
-I'm a huge fan.
-It'll be my pleasure to read it.
-Thank you.
Excuse me.
I need to hear it again.
I'll end up wearing this one out, too.
Adelia
I'll be right back!
I'll be back in a minute,
I promise!
Mr. Roberto is taking
a very important call--
I'm friends with Ligia,
I've been on his boat. He knows me!
I told her not to come in, Mr. Roberto!
I said you don’t receive people
that are not on your schedule.
It’s okay, Carla.
You can go.
Save my boxes for me, Admiral.
I'll come for them. Bye.
Look at you, a few days in Rio
and you’re dressing like a Carioca.
She is really afraid of you.
-And you are not.
-Should I be?
Depends on what you want.
Business.
Bad choice. This is where
I can be more dangerous.
I want to turn my restaurant
into a place for live music,
like a club, with all kinds of music
and all kinds of people.
The location is great.
This is your lucky day.
We could be partners.
-A night club.
-Right.
A Bossa Nova club.
Chico could play there too.
Roberto, there’s something magical
going on here.
I felt it the first time on your boat,
and then up in the hills.
-You were up in the hills?
-Yes, with Chico.
I see.
Tell me, what makes you think
you are the person to do this?
I’ve always loved music and--
What a coincidence. I helped
someone else who loves music.
-Really?
-Really.
My grandma.
I bought her a Philips stereo.
Nice radio equipment.
Listen here, you walk in here
offering a partnership
in a business that does not exist?
Do I look like someone
who tears up money?
-You didn't let me finish
-You don't need to.
You're such a pretty woman, Maria.
You're single, in Rio.
You should see the city,
enjoy your time here.
There are so many beautiful places.
Leave the boring stuff to the boys.
Okay. I see.
Excuse me.
Did it work?
You know what’s funny?
When I was a kid, every night, my mom
would serve my dad whiskey after work.
As if he really deserved it
for working all day.
She seemed happy with it.
But I promised myself
I would never do that.
-So what did I do?
-What?
I'd pour my husband
a glass of whiskey every day.
But that never satisfied me.
-And now I get why.
-Why is that?
I wanted to be the one
with the whiskey in my hand.
-Here.
-Already?
Please, it’s bad luck to drink alone.
So you want to be like them?
I’d just like my purpose to be more
than looking pretty.
From where I sit, your only worry
seems like a dream existence to me.
I want more. I want to be free.
Are you free, Adelia?
We're different.
Such things aren’t possible for me.
I was told by three different men today
that I can't do what I want
because I’m a woman.
-It is what it is, Maria Luiza.
-No.
It shouldn’t be.
I don’t know what I can pay you,
or when,
but what if we were together in this?
The two of us.
Two women doing the impossible.
What do you say?
I feel I can trust you.
You saved my life once already.
-Is that the whiskey talking?
-What do you mean?
Look at you!
Oh, my.
Quit your job and come work with me.
I want you to be my right-hand woman.
Are you serious right now?
I'm very serious.
No Impossible.
That’s too good to be true.
It is possible.
I do know some guys
who could help
remodel this place for cheap.
-And they do good work.
-Is that a yes?
It's a "why not?"
Let’s make it official.
Oh, it’s just ceremonious, right?
Just sign your name.
"Two crazy women
making the impossible, possible."
You have to sign it, too.
TWO CRAZY WOMEN
MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPEN
Where did you get this statue?
I found it in a drawer.
Do you know who she is?
This is Iemanjá, the goddess of the seas
and protector of women.
Of the seas?
Would you think I was crazy
if I told you I saw
Tell me!
-Never mind.
-Tell me.
-It's nonsense.
-No, it's not.
I think many things are possible.
Iemanjá is very powerful.
We may not always love the truth
she brings, but it’s always for the best.
She gives you strength and luck.
Take her.
I do need luck.
I also need money.
My husband left me with nothing.
Well, he left you something
that can help.
I’m not ready
to give up on him just yet.
What’s more important,
a pretty thing or following your dream?
A contract?
And you signed it?
I signed it the way I could.
Look Hey, Gecko!
How are you?
What did you do today?
The white lady gave me vodka!
The white lady gave you vodka?
What? No!
You know what your daughter's like.
Strange things happened today.
If our daughter was drinking vodka,
I’d say very strange.
Strange, but good.
I can't quite explain it.
Go brush your teeth, baby.
Ask Aunt Ivone to help you.
Brush them well!
-So you had vodka, huh?
-Ouch, Mom!
Can you believe her?
This all sounds so stupid
as I say it out loud,
but I just have this weird feeling
about her.
I lost myself in the glimmer of hope
that things could be different for me.
They can be.
It's not just a glimmer.
Adelia, you need to learn how to read.
-I can teach you.
-You can?
I hate to admit it, but it is kind of nice
having you around.
Of course it's nice.
"Of course it's nice"
I’m going to wear you down, woman.
Admit it, you were brokenhearted
when I left.
-Oh, yeah?
-Yeah.
Mom Aunt Ivone is not there.
She's not home, again?
-You want me to go look for her?
-I can't believe this.
-Dad. Can you read this for me?
-Of course, sweetheart.
I’ll go find Ivone.
You stay with your daughter.
Let me see what we have here
Little Lulu. Okay.
"Little Lulu and Bolinha
were best friends.
One day, Bolinha made a very cool club
at the top of a tree
and hung a sign on the door:
Girls are not welcome.
Lulu was very sad."
Why are girls not welcome?
I don’t know, let's wait and see.
-Mommy!
-Hello?
Hi, darling.
When are you coming home?
Soon you will be coming here!
I promise.
How much do you miss me?
I miss you so, so much.
I can't sleep without you.
I can't sleep without you either.
Do you want me to tell you a story?
No.
Maybe I can sing you a song.
Yes, our song!
Lie down, then
Close your eyes
Bull, bull, bull
Black-faced bull
Take this little fish
Who's afraid of a mask
Chérie.
Will you come shower with me?
I really have to read this, love.
This is my only real adversary
in this marriage. That magazine.
Meet me in the bathtub in 15.
Ten.
Good morning!
Where the hell were you?
I was looking for you everywhere.
-I thought you could be hurt or--
-Dead?
Or maybe, oh, my God, having fun?
Oh, please!
You know the hills
are the safest place on earth.
You had a boy over here.
That is not okay!
I did not.
You're going to look me in the eyes
and blatantly lie to my face?
And what’s worse, then you tell
Conceição to lie for you!
-We don’t keep secrets in this house.
-You’re such a hypocrite.
You’ve been lying your whole life
to Captain about Conceição
-and making me lie too--
-Keep it down! He’s here.
I’m sorry, I had no idea.
I got a job offer yesterday.
An amazing opportunity, actually.
And I almost turned it down.
I was worried about you and Conceição,
but never myself.
I'm tired.
I’m doing something for me for once.
So go get yourself a job
and start contributing
to this house or get out.
Bonjour.
What do you want?
-I wanted you to choose.
-Choose what?
The new writer.
After all, you are the boss, right?
-Oh, I see.
-So
I brought you two options.
We have Lucas, very experienced,
has written for the best magazines
in the market
and Helô, who has great experience
in fashion
and great measurements,
and can maybe even model for us.
Any doubt
about what my choice will be?
I know.
You've said and I agree:
Men are more focused,
professional, smart
And more expensive.
The girl would cost you 5 times less.
So, it's up to you.
Well
We needed a young girl
to decorate the place anyway.
I thought so.
She's hired, Thereza.
Congratulations.
Hey, do me a favor
Let's get to work.
Come here, let me show you something.
Can you get all of this out of here?
That way is the kitchen,
worst coffee in town.
Bathrooms are that way.
We are fighting for a bathroom
just for girls, they keep postponing it.
Maybe now we can get it.
This is your desk, for now.
And finally,
your new colleagues: the writers.
That one is Cleo,
who writes about fitness and health.
No
And that one leaving
Paulo Sérgio's office
is Sissi, from culinary.
Can’t fry an egg.
What about Marieta? I really like
the way she writes about relationships.
There she is! Marieta is Gustavo,
the one reading the paper.
Has been single his whole life.
Never had one serious girlfriend.
Gentlemen,
good morning.
This is Helô, our latest addition
to the team of writers.
Try to act like gentlemen, please.
-Hello.
-Hi.
Thank you.
So you are the only woman
writing here.
Up until now.
Just one more thing.
Why did you pick me?
Because you can write.
Why else?
Thank you.
"Lady Ipanema".
What do you say?
Sounds old for a music place,
Maria Luiza.
It's not a music place,
it's a club.
Pardon me.
What about "Music Flavors"?
My goodness!
Sounds like a steakhouse name!
You come up with a name then!
What’s so funny, girls?
Hey! I'm glad you could come.
How are you?
-This is Adelia.
-Nice to meet you.
She’s my right-hand woman.
Adelia, this is Thereza,
my brand-new, good friend.
Well, look at that.
What do you think?
Do you like it?
Wow, it looks great.
-Really?
-Really. I love it.
-You know what we should do now?
-What?
-Celebrate.
-Maybe some other day.
-Let's have a drink, Adelia!
-I really can't.
I'll take a rain check.
-Thanks for the invitation.
-Okay
-It was nice meeting you.
-My pleasure.
Kiss Conceição for me.
Thank you for everything.
I like her.
FEMALE SINGER AUDITION
APPLY NOW!
Look who's here. Ligia!
I didn’t know you came
to places like this.
I don’t, just had to
drop something off for Augusto.
Come join us. Please.
It’s hard to believe
you two were best friends.
Why?
You’re so vibrant.
You have such interesting friends!
Besides, she and Augusto like
to hang out with boring people.
Why is she speaking like I’m not here?
Just because our friends
are not all drunks and perverts
doesn’t mean they are boring.
She’s right.
My friends are really like that.
And I am too.
And we love it!
Hey! Bring us another shot,
for God's sake.
Look who’s here!
Hi, handsome! Come here!
Girls.
Good evening.
Malu, I thought you went
back to São Paulo.
I bought your record.
-Do you like it?
-Very much.
I'm glad.
Grab a chair.
Sorry. I believe my crew
wants to go somewhere else.
They say there are
too many musicians in here.
I'll see you around.
“Malu”?
I like it, by the way.
Wasn’t he with that girl?
It doesn’t matter.
No men for now!
Thereza. Long time no see.
Vania.
It’s been a while.
-How are you?
-Can’t complain.
Hey, Ligia.
Oh, sorry.
Malu, this is Vania.
Vania, this is Malu.
-Nice to meet you.
-You too.
Formerly known as Maria Luiza.
Well, say hi to Nelson.
See you around.
-Will do. Bye.
-Bye.
So, are you going to tell her?
-Don’t do this, Ligia.
-You do it or I will.
What are you talking about?
-Stay out of it!
-Vania was Pedro’s mistress.
-Why do you always do that?
-What if it was Nelson?
Then I would already know.
We have no secrets.
There is no other way in a marriage.
-Stay, Maria Luiza!
-No, no.
Don't do anything stupid.
Why didn’t you tell me?
You said you knew nothing
when I first asked you.
Last time I opened my mouth
you didn’t speak to me for years.
You were already so broken,
I didn’t want to tell you in that moment.
I don’t want to fall in love ever again.
After a hangover, we always promise
never to drink again.
To friendship!
The only love that lasts forever!
Cheers.
Hey, where have you been?
Please come teach Conceição how
to play the tambourine before I go crazy.
-Maybe you should call someone else.
-What do you mean?
I don't know
Perhaps her father.
Did you see the picture
of Norma Bengell naked? So humiliating.
Humiliating?
She looks amazing!
That body is great,
but let’s be honest.
She can’t sing!
It’s like a whisper!
Whispering is the new thing!
-Excuse me.
-Excuse me.
Wouldn't you agree?
Hello?
One kiss for one drink,
who wants it?
One kiss for one drink
You
Here you go.
Anyone else?
Well, look at you.
You deserve two.
Anyone else?
Everyone, please.
May I have a minute of your attention?
We don’t want our neighbors
to spoil our party. All right?
So talk, speak and play
as much as you want,
but do it quietly.
That's what I said.
Whispering is the new thing.
Exactly.
Let's do that
When a broken heart
Tired of hurting
Meets another broken heart
Tired of hurting
Then it's time to consider
That perhaps
Love's on the way
I've been such a fool
Trying to reason in vain
The matters of love
No one can explain
Come with me
Let us together try
Only a brand-new love
Will make us leave our longing behind
-Bravo.
-Wonderful.
I thought you said you were done singing.
That was amazing!
Was it?
-Please, another one
-No, I have to go!
-Just one more, Ligia. Please.
-I really need to go.
Will you sing for me some other time?
Bye.
TO NELSON AND THEREZA
BEST WISHES
Do you know the story of this picture?
A friend of mine
produced Dolores Duran's record.
Somehow Ella heard the record and,
once in Rio, she said all she wanted
was to see her concert.
I knew Thereza and Nelson were fans,
so I gave them this little present.
So you actually met Ella?
She is an incredible woman.
Like yourself, Maria Luiza.
Malu. You can call me Malu.
Malu.
And I’ll impress you more
when this incredible woman
comes to my club.
Wow
-What are you laughing at?
-Nothing.
-I’ll get there.
-Sure.
You'll see.
I hope you get me a ticket.
If you beg for it, maybe.
I see begging is a thing with you.
Begging will do nothing for you.
Look who decided to show up.
You know, some people
were worried you were dead.
Which wouldn't be all that bad.
Of course then,
our albums would valorize
and I wouldn’t have
to deal with your shit.
You think this is all so funny, do you?
You really think I'm a clown, don't you?
You know how hard it was to bring
those guys to my office?
Your office, your office
Art doesn’t happen at a business table,
but of course
you wouldn’t know that.
To you, I'm not just a clown.
I must be stupid as well.
I can tell you this much:
If you keep drinking like this,
in three years
no one will remember your art,
but everyone will remember
“that funny, drunk guy of Bossa Nova."
"What was his name again?”
What's your problem?
He’s perfect for you, by the way.
What happened?
Hey.
-Did something happen?
-Nothing happened.
Huh?
I love you so much.
I don’t want to keep
anything from you.
You understand that?
No secrets. No lies.
-Are you drunk?
-Yes.
I was with the girls,
and I sang.
I sang.
I auditioned and I passed!
I'm performing next week.
Then I went to your brother’s house,
and Roberto's guys were there.
It’s what I love doing.
Grace Kelly helps the Prince of Monaco,
doesn’t she?
Let me sing
at your political events.
You are my life, let me--
Just a moment
One more second.
Smile.