45 Revoluciones (2019) s01e04 Episode Script
The Campaign
NETFLIX PRESENTS You can't record the single here.
Did I hear you right? We can't record here? What do we not have to record the single? For a start, a recording studio.
What if I said I can get one? - What's your boss doing? - Talking to his folks, I guess.
It's perfect.
I'm surprised that there's an imbalance of 50,000 in Mr.
Villar's account.
If the money's not there tomorrow, you needn't come to work.
I took the 50,000 from the bank.
I didn't know what to do, so my father advanced it to me.
A toast to the happy couple.
I told him it was to confirm the reception hall.
So I need you to fake it tonight until I get the money back.
Are you sure you brought me here just for the music? Don't get your hopes up.
I'm taking Hispamusic's offer.
We'll give you a credit, put your name where it deserves to be.
You can be a part of Spain's musical history.
Juan, Paco, Gabi, this is Robert.
You're going to play together.
Later you'll go out for beers.
Right now we have work to do.
- We've got the song.
- What? You know we were about to close a deal with Hispamusic? He called to tell me we screwed up.
He said that we, no, that you stole a song.
What happened? Hispamusic has forbidden us to record Ignacio's song.
So, back to the cover? I don't work for Hispamusic.
Hit Showcase.
Don't tell me, you want us to put on Robert.
Robert Who the hell is Robert? It's Robert! It's Robert! Rock 'n' roll! Why did Hispamusic cut off all links with Golden? They know the single will be a hit, and they're trying to remove it so as to launch their new artist.
They want to steal our idea.
We can do it again.
With the musicians, Chimo and Father Santiago.
Please, please.
- You're crazy, Diego.
- About you, Maribel.
Hello! Let's see what I've got here.
Oh, a plectrum.
Give me your hand.
Do you feel it? Don't you ever go near him again.
Mom and Dad kicked me out.
What happened? They found out I was with a married man.
- I don't know what to do.
- It's alright.
I'm your older brother, I'll take care of you.
Tell me how I can help you.
My sister needs me and I won't be with her.
Let's both ask God.
I need a miracle.
Holy Virgin! Lots of people must love this Robert.
EIGHT YEARS BEFORE I'm to take a month off.
A month, two, whatever you need.
But you're in no shape to come to the office now.
How do I do my job if I don't come to the office? What job? Your artists are losing us money.
The ones that are left, most refuse to work with you.
To then work with you? What a coincidence.
- I'll pretend I didn't hear that.
- Sure.
I'm doing this because I'm your friend.
- It's a rough patch, okay? - No.
- It's a rough patch.
- No.
- It happens to everyone.
- No, it's not a rough patch.
Not admitting it is part of your problem.
You've been in a hole for ages, about when Ãngeles left you.
Don't involve Ãngeles in this! - Okay, I won't.
- Don't involve her.
- Then why are you like this? - Like what? Don't you see? It's 11 a.
m.
and you smell of alcohol.
It's pathetic.
Guillermo, please, go home.
Get your head straight.
- Fine.
I'll go.
- Guillermo.
Stop.
Stop.
Where are you going? I'm sick of! Damn it! Where are you going? I'm going to the competition.
I'm sure Hispamusic understands my way of working.
What are you doing? What am I doing? Taking my artists, my artists! No one's going anywhere with you.
Much less Look out! What? What? What are you looking at? You'll regret it.
I'm going to prove all of you wrong.
All of you! What are you all doing? Get to work, shit! The clock's ticking! 45 REVOLUTIONS Good morning, girls.
Girls - Morning, José Antonio.
- Morning.
- I'm taking one.
- Go on then.
Delicious, isn't it? Good morning, Nines.
You look gorgeous! Guillermo, are you alright? I'm fine.
Better than fine, I'm great.
We're making progress.
We did it, kid.
Futura is a reality and so is your career.
And now? Now we have to formalize our thing, right? Are you going to kneel and take out a ring? I have something you'll like more.
- What's this? - Open it.
A contract.
Exactly, your contract as Futura's first artist.
This is getting serious.
Well, Robert, we are serious.
And I'm complying with every clause in the contract: number of tours, LPs and, especially, your earnings.
If you get the ring out now, I'll say yes.
I don't understand any of this.
- If you say it's all okay - Okay? You'll earn more royalties than any artist at Golden.
I've set up Futura to do things differently.
This contract is proof of it.
I don't know what to tell you.
- Thank you.
- Signing it is enough for me.
You can take it home to read, if you like, or consult a lawyer.
No need.
Give it here.
Look who's here! Have you been told that when you enter a room it lights up? It's the camera flash.
You don't need to butter me up, just pay me at the end of the session.
- Robert, remember Celia? - Yes.
Celia, the journalist, right? Good to see you again, Robert, "the singer.
" I didn't know you were a photographer as well.
Some of my colleagues find it hard to take a woman to photo sessions.
And no male photographer likes taking orders from a woman.
I'm afraid that happens everywhere.
Not at Futura.
Actually, she's in charge.
That'll make you one of my favorite clients.
Ignore him, all men say that when they tell a woman what to do.
Anyway, I hope that I'm up to the task.
You'd have to make him look as ugly as sin to disappoint us.
Relax, it won't happen.
The kid's got good raw material.
Where do we take the photos? - Look at me.
- Is this okay? - There.
- Yeah? Great, like that.
Stare.
Great.
Smile a little.
Terrific, perfect.
If you can, look out at the world, okay? FIRST PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS DECEMBER 1962 That expression You know the score, eh? Very good.
Pretend you're playing guitar, okay? Okay.
Great.
- I'll do this.
- Yes, a real rocker.
There.
I haven't been up here for years.
I don't know how you know it.
We all have our secrets.
It won't be a secret now, everyone will know about it.
When this kid's famous, they'll put up a plaque.
There.
Gorgeous.
That profile Hey, Maribel.
Move his hair away, it's too much.
Yes.
Yes, that's it.
Thanks.
There.
A few more and we're done, okay? There.
Great.
I think I've got it.
Thanks.
When will the photos be ready? It depends.
Who approves them? The artist first, by contract.
Gee, you are doing things differently.
The artist can come by my studio when he can.
Sure, I'll come by.
Having fun? What the Futura people do best, have fun.
Yes, but all good things come to an end.
Tell me you came up for air, not to give me grief.
- We have to talk.
- Right, the latter then.
I saw it coming.
Call it intuition, I've got a lot with you.
I'm not in the mood, Guillermo.
In my office, come on.
- See you, guys.
- 'Bye.
- What the hell is this? - What do you mean? A contract, with clauses, signature, seal You're pulling my leg.
I mean the wording.
What wording? The wording above your artist's signature.
Who'd think of signing a contract like this? They're fair conditions for Robert.
Fair conditions? Who are we now, Mother Teresa? Who in their right mind offers this percentage to a new artist? Here it's 3%, not this outrage.
Over my dead body! He's not worth it.
Is he going to earn more than Estrellita Castro? More than Marisol? Were you drunk when you signed? Of course you were.
You're always drunk.
Really, what do you want? Every artist in Golden to come tomorrow and ask me for a rise in royalties? It's insane! What do you do with your artists at Golden is your problem.
But the deal was that I make the decisions at Futura and you don't interfere.
I'll bring you down to earth, alright? Two years have gone by, it's 1962, I'm your boss and you're my employee.
Employee, boss, boss, employee.
The employee obeys, the boss is in charge, got it? - Excuse me.
- What? Goyanes called again, Marisol's agent.
About the promotion meeting for "Tombola.
" What's wrong with it now? - You keep delaying it.
- I'm delaying it? He says she has an offer from Zafiro to record the soundtrack for the next film, to be shot in Rio.
- Rio? - De Janeiro, it's in Brazil.
I know Rio de Janeiro's in Brazil.
Nines, please He says you told him that "Tombola" had 3 big hits and up to now neither "Tombola" nor "Chiquitina" has been #1 on any radio.
What's the next "singelle"? It's "single", Nines.
Well, as if I spoke English It's what Mr.
Goyanes said, I'm just repeating it.
That's just great, eh? You neglect your artists and you still want to meddle in the careers of mine.
And "Chiquitina" is Golden's biggest star.
She's not so "chiquitina.
" Have you seen Hola magazine? Nines What? - Out, please.
- Yes.
- But call him, eh? - Yes, yes.
- He's in Brazil.
- I'll call him.
I will, but get out, get out! You know what? Maybe Robert's contract is fine and you should revise the royalties of your artists.
Robert is your artist.
Fine, but I'm the director of this company.
You have to run all decisions by me.
Got it? No.
No? I'm not running every decision by you.
Excuse me? I'll keep doing what I think.
And for the first time in your life you're going to back my decisions.
And you will for two reasons: First, because they're good, and second, if you don't I'll tell your artists about the royalties you're withholding.
- Are you threatening me? - It's not a threat.
Well, yes, call it what you like.
You wouldn't dare.
I don't want to be like this, but you keep on pushing me, undercutting me every step of the way.
It's over, over.
You kicked me out once, it won't happen again.
I want the 9 radio shows on the 9 national stations, and I want them this week.
And one more thing, I want a presentation, like everyone has had here.
That's impossible.
I can't set up a promotion overnight.
Presentation, radio, that's that.
Otherwise, Robert's contract will be a problem for you.
Did I make myself clear? Good.
There he is.
- Guillermo Rojas? - The very same.
My name's Valentín Quesada, a representative from Sonora.
The appliance company, right? Yes.
Well, appliances, transistors We're about to launch a new record player, the Sonora Dualette.
We want to focus the campaign on a younger market, they're our potential consumers.
Great, it's always good that people listen to records.
I'm told you're managing the new guy, Robert.
We'd like him to be the image of the record player.
It'd mean a large national campaign.
We'd even do a TV commercial.
His face would be everywhere.
What do you think? What do I think? Robert is my singer and I want him to sell records, not transistors.
- Record players.
- Same thing.
No offense, but if you're looking for a pretty boy to sell Sonora's image, I recommend that you find a model.
There's an agency near here.
Good luck.
Thanks.
Antonio, the usual.
- How did it go? - Great.
The promotion's this week: 9 radio shows.
- 9? Let's see - 9? That's not all, we have a party.
Futura and Golden present their big new star.
Who? Me? A presentation party? In your honor, no budget limits.
- What did you do to Zabala? - I didn't do anything, this was all Robert.
They finally realized what he's worth.
"A diamond in the rough.
" How's everything? Good.
But what happened with Zabala? You're Robert! Yes.
I love you.
My sister's into Paul Anka, but I spend all afternoon waiting for your song to come on.
It's my favorite.
Great.
Thanks a lot.
How did you think of it? It's so beautiful Did all that really happen to you? No.
Sorry to disappoint you, but I didn't think of it.
What? But it's your love story.
I guess it's Ignacio's, the guy who wrote the song.
You didn't write the song? Paul Anka writes his own songs.
Well You saw that, huh? You disappointed an admirer.
What do you want me to tell her? What she wants to hear.
I forgot something.
Sorry, I'm late.
'Bye! Okay, 'bye.
Look, you've got a lot of talent.
That's for sure.
But you have to tell them a story, something they fall in love with, that makes them dream.
I'm a singer.
If I knew how to spin stories, I would've been a salesman.
Or a music producer.
You know what? You're right, I'll take care of it.
You'll have a story to tell on the radio shows.
Hello.
- Maribel.
- Sorry if I'm interrupting.
No, relax.
Come in.
They brought sandwiches, I can get you one Yes.
Thanks.
Sorry, I thought you were alone.
No, no.
We're closing up and I have invoices to check.
I don't know where to start and Carmen's lending me a hand.
Carmen's new, isn't she? I don't know her.
She was with Manuel before, now she's helping me out.
I'm lucky, she's great, dynamite.
With the invoices, I mean.
Great, that's lucky.
I came to bring you this, your movie camera.
You left it at my place.
In case you missed it.
Yes, I thought I'd lost it.
- You didn't, as you see.
- Thank you.
Tomorrow is Robert's presentation at the record company, if you want to come I don't know if I can.
I'm so busy with this and Relax.
Only if you can and you want to.
Pork loin and cheese or cheese and lemon.
I mean, cheese and ham.
- The cheese is the house specialty.
- I'm going.
Okay.
The one with "lemon.
" This one.
Maribel? Maribel! Weren't you at a concert with Diego? He had to work, but I can go out for a walk.
Why should you go anywhere? I'm just clearing away the dinner dishes.
I lay down because I had a headache, but I'm fine now.
You father made me an infusion and it's gone.
I'm glad that you're better and that Dad still makes you an infusion.
I'm going to my room to listen to music very loud.
I was told a thousand times But I never wanted to listen When the weeping came You were already deep in my heart I waited for you until very late I never reproached you The most I ever asked Was if you FOR A GIRLFRIEND WITH WHOM I WAS VERY MUCH IN LOVE SHE LEFT ME FOR MY BEST FRIEND We're back.
3 DAYS LATER One of the top voices for young people in the capital.
Robert and his song "Let Her Go.
" Hello, Robert.
Hello.
Your first single is dedicated to someone very special.
Yes, it's dedicated to a girl.
A girlfriend I was very much in love with, but she left me.
She left me, but it was my fault because I was an idiot.
I didn't realize what I had until I lost it.
She was sick of forgiving me, and left with someone else.
Did you know this other man? He was my best friend.
Jeez.
That's what the song's about, huh? Of great love and I regret every day that I didn't realize how important she was to me.
Thanks for letting us get to know you better, Robert.
Let's listen to his latest song: "Let Her Go.
" She was the love of my life and I don't think I'll ever love anyone the same.
Not a night goes by that I don't wonder what would've become of us if I hadn't let her go.
Of course, the song is dedicated to her.
It's my way of saying I'm sorry, of telling her Sure, not a night goes by that I don't think what would've become of us if I hadn't let her go.
Missing someone isn't easy and this song is dedicated to her, of course.
It's my way of saying I'm sorry, of telling her that after all these years, I still love her.
She was the love of my life and I don't think I'll ever Of course, the song is dedicated to her.
It's my way of saying I'm sorry, of telling her that after all this time, I still love her.
It's a beautiful story, but very sad.
Just what he needs to be a star.
Last one, right? For today.
He didn't do too badly, right, Maribel? Yes, I totally believed him.
Maybe you're very gullible.
Or you're used to lying.
No, maybe I'm not lying.
I've got people I wouldn't want to lose too.
Don't get sentimental, we have a lot to celebrate.
Tonight at 7 we have the grand presentation of Robert, Golden's biggest star since Marisol.
- Guillermo.
- I don't think Zabala's doing that.
Eugenio.
How are you? Truthfully, a little hurt after one of the young men I know best in this industry stole a song from me.
Eugenio Vidal, owner of Hispamusic.
Robert.
So you're the star who caused this Big Bang.
This Big Bang was caused by your people trying to steal a song that belonged to us.
It's not what I was told.
Maybe your people don't tell you the whole truth.
The song was ours, they tried to steal it.
For us, at least, it's nothing personal.
Everything in life is personal.
Everything.
It's incredible that you don't know that.
That didn't sound good.
- Not at all.
- Don't worry.
They can't do anything.
The song is ours, it's on the radio.
Come on, let's go.
Here's one.
Taxi! You go, I feel like walking.
- Why? What's wrong? - I need some air.
Get in, we're short on time! Leave him, we're going from station to station all week, it's okay if he needs some air.
Be there by half-past, these people don't like to wait.
Maribel, are you ready? Yes, I'm ready.
A bit showy, isn't it? It's a record company party, not church.
I wanted to talk to you about yesterday.
There's nothing to talk about.
I'm going, I'm in a hurry.
Darling.
Diego.
Is that a new dress? Yes.
- You look gorgeous.
- Thanks.
Why are you here? I thought you couldn't come.
I didn't want to miss the presentation, I know it's important to you.
Can't you go with anyone? Am I compromising you? - No.
- Not at all.
- It's fine.
- I never know when I get it right.
It's nice that you don't want to miss it.
Shall we go? Have fun, my girl.
In moderation, Maribel.
GOLDEN RECORDS AND FUTURE PRESENT THEIR NEW STAR ROBER - Pretty, huh? - Like it? Good evening, Mr.
Zabala.
Good evening, Maribel.
- Diego.
Nice to meet you.
- Pedro Zabala.
A pleasure.
- Honey.
Everything alright? - Yes.
- Hi, Chimo.
- Hi.
How are you? Who's that? The director of the company.
His girlfriend looks like an actress.
She's very pretty, yes.
Not as pretty as you.
Maribel! It's good you're here.
I've spent an hour talking to people I don't know.
You're the star of the party.
Remember Diego? Sure, Diego, your boyfriend.
Yes, my boyfriend.
It's great you've come.
Maribel forced me to.
No, just kidding.
What a party, huh? You don't have these at the bank, eh? No, we don't.
- We're more about invoices than parties.
- I imagine so.
No wonder Maribel's been here all the time lately.
But we have to be grateful.
The success of this is thanks to her.
Don't say it too much, or it'll go to her head.
Well, well, the party's getting interesting.
- I didn't know you were coming.
- So I see.
I was looking for a certain rock star.
Yes, I took some photos of him and he has to approve them, but you know what stars are like.
He hasn't called me or come to see them.
Pretty ungrateful, eh? Yes.
And he should thank me, he's never looked so cute.
Clearly you have a soft spot for him.
Hey, do you know Josete? No.
See? I don't know him.
I'll be right back.
Let's go.
She's his girlfriend, right? No, that's Celia Vera, she did the promotion photos.
And they're going out? No.
Looks like they sure want to.
Both of them.
You think so? Don't you? I don't know.
Getting along doesn't mean you're with a guy - or want something more.
- If you say so.
Your attention, please.
Here, here.
- I'm going to see Nines.
- Yes, I'll wait here.
Roberto, come here a moment.
A big hand for our new star! Good, alright At Golden we've always trusted in talent and youth.
So when we saw Robert come into our offices, our first thought was that we had a diamond in the rough, but it had to be polished.
That's why we created Futura, the new Golden label.
I hope this is the start of a fruitful relationship.
Welcome to Futura, welcome to Golden and welcome to your home.
A hug, right? Please.
It was my presentation for my label.
I thought it was my label.
In the end I'm the one who finances it, no? Zabala told me what happened some years ago.
That was sorted out.
You know what they say: "You can't close the stable door after the horse has bolted.
" It wouldn't be good for the kid's career to be associated with someone with that kind of fall.
Better with someone who made it thanks to other people's success, right? "Dog eat dog," that's how business works.
- Sure.
- Dog eat dog.
Alfredo, please come.
A photo.
Come on.
- Boss.
- Yes.
This is the real boss.
Enjoy the party.
Zabala hugged me, see that? No, I just got here.
Great.
I thought you weren't coming.
You were right, I wasn't going to, I was going to be the composer in the shadows, isn't that what you wanted? Are you mad at me? Why? What do you care? Laura, honey "What do I care"? No.
Of course I care, so do you, or you wouldn't be here.
Sorry.
What's wrong? It's not about a girl who left you, or all that corny stuff you say to drive girls crazy.
So it's about the song.
It's not just a song, Roberto.
It's my life.
It's not about a stupid fling, it's about me, about the moment you take note of really important things, that we only appreciate what we've got when it's gone.
It's about being honest with yourself.
But you don't get it, you only know how to lie.
I didn't want to say it.
Guillermo wrote it, he said it was important for the promotion.
He could've asked me first.
You're right, we both should've asked you.
I'm really sorry.
I came to Futura because I thought it'd be different, but you know what? It's the same.
All this is a circus.
Everything alright? Fine.
Hey, Maribel.
I'm tired and I get up early tomorrow, so I think I'll go.
So soon? Why don't we stay a bit longer? - You stay if you like.
- No Yes, you're having fun.
- Stay.
- Are you sure? - Sure.
- You don't mind? - No, no, really.
- Really? - Yes.
- Okay.
See you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Enjoying the party? Not as much as your husband.
He always knew how to enjoy other people's things.
I heard Robert's interview on the radio.
So the song's about his great love.
We've all had our heart broken at some point.
A beautiful story.
A shame it didn't end well.
It couldn't end any other way.
He behaved like an idiot.
You should tell Robert in the next one to say that she suffered too.
My God He forgot that he lived for his work and spent every night boozing in all of Madrid's nightclubs.
But, above all, he forgot that he left her stranded just when she needed him most.
Everyone tells the story the way they lived it.
For me it wasn't easy.
You know why.
Oh, no? You've got a nerve.
You want to make me the bad guy.
Okay, that's it.
- Carry on enjoying your party.
- Yeah, okay.
Thanks.
- Guillermo.
- What? I didn't know she was Zabala's wife.
Right.
Have you seen the waiter? I need more vodka.
The star of the party running off without a word.
I've had enough of crowds for today.
Hold on.
I think this will make you happy.
Wow! - You're really good.
- Thanks.
But these showbiz photos aren't my thing, I just do it to eat.
I thought you liked spending time with rockers.
Yes, that too.
What do you really like? I like taking photos of what nobody lets us see: police charges, demonstrations, everything kept hidden here.
Aren't you risking a lot with this? Yes, so I sell them outside of Spain, under a pseudonym.
So, you like getting into trouble.
Yes, I love it.
Look, you'll like this photo.
You were there? Yes.
It seems I'm not the only one who likes getting into trouble.
You have to be careful, now you're starting to get famous.
Famous All this promotion stuff is Guillermo's thing.
Guillermo's a good guy, you should've met him years ago.
He has dreams, energy He likes you.
And he wants to help you.
What's wrong? This is supposed to be one of the best days of your life and you don't look happy.
Do you know how many guys would kill to have a label like Golden backing their career? Yes, I am happy.
Well, not happy It's not as easy as it looks.
Not all the people I'd like to share it with are here today.
Gee.
I thought you wanted to share it with me.
Jaime, say hello to your girlfriend for me.
Sure, Mr.
Goyanes, first thing tomorrow I'll tell Mr.
Zabala to call you.
Don't worry.
A meeting? I'll find an opening right now.
Yes, yes.
- Don't worry, Mr.
Goyanes.
- What are you still doing here? Mr.
Goyanes, Marisol's agent, he just got in from Rio and wants to see Zabala tomorrow.
Tell Goyanes this is no time to call and come have a drink with me.
That's not a good idea, Mr.
Rojas.
You know what they say, "by night all cats are grey" and "look before you leap.
" - Good night.
- Good night.
Mr.
Goyanes? Yes, don't worry, I'll set up the meeting, no problem.
Good, good.
Good night.
You're sure? Really? Fine, Guillermo Rojas drinking a Negroni.
Seeing is believing.
This isn't because it's Ãngeles' favorite drink? Maybe this way I'll understand her better.
Sure.
"Sure" what? I'm not saying anything.
I just serve drinks.
Come on, Tino, if you've something to say, say it.
Maybe she's not as complicated as you think.
She has the right to be hurt.
And maybe Ãngeles doesn't need this "grand gesture" of saying sorry on the radio through a famous singer.
He's not that famous yet.
Maybe you should've gone in person and said: "Ãngeles, I screwed up.
I miss you, I regret it.
" But looking her in the eye.
I think my apologies are eight years too late.
Give me a vodka.
I knew it.
We needed a toast.
- To Futura.
- And your star.
A great night? I didn't have as much fun as I'd hoped.
No? Your look says you had a lot of fun.
What look is that? I don't know, you tell me.
I saw you run off with Celia, you must've done something.
If we had, would you mind? Not at all.
As long as the media doesn't find out.
Oh, the media.
A solo singer sells more.
In case you were thinking of going out with her.
She's very pretty and very nice.
I wouldn't mind going out with her now and then.
Now and then What? It's the best way to have a good time.
It depends on what you call "a good time.
" Not what Anselmo taught you in pre-matrimonial classes.
I didn't do them.
But I see that if you get married one day, you know what to do.
Don't you have fun with your fiancé? He's not my fiancé anymore, we cancelled the wedding.
Sure, but you're still with him.
I love him, I suppose.
Do you mind? Supposing isn't knowing.
I love Diego, he's a lovely person.
- Right.
- What? No, nothing.
I'm going, it's late and we'll wake the neighbors.
Or worse, my mother.
No, tell your mother to come and we'll toast with her.
Yeah, sure.
Maribel, don't go.
Why did you come? To toast.
We barely talked at the party.
And I was on the rooftop with a beautiful, fun girl, but I really wanted to celebrate it with you.
I'm going back inside.
My girl, you're still awake? Yes, there was a party at the record company.
You? I thought you'd be in bed.
No, we're so busy these days.
We're changing the store window at Galerías.
And look at the time.
I can't seem to get home before two.
Last night the same.
- Last night? - Yes.
- You got home at this hour? - Yes.
I thought you were at home with Mom when I came in.
No way.
Work's taken me over.
Listen, don't let it happen to you.
Hey, enough talk, eh? Give me a kiss.
If your mother wakes up Go on.
Go on, off to bed.
Maribel, my God.
Having breakfast like that, standing up and so fast? I'm in a hurry.
Sit down at least, show how you were brought up.
Sure, I'd better sit so everything looks perfect.
Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
Mom, leave it.
Is it about Diego? Don't scare me, girl.
Things were getting back on track.
Sometimes you think everything's fine, but it's really a façade.
He's such a good boy.
My God.
With values, like how you raised me, no? Yes, values are important.
And swearing loyalty in front of a priest in church, all that church stuff, like you did with Dad.
Of course I did, you know it.
Our silver wedding anniversary's soon.
You know what I thought when I got in late and you had a headache? I hope in 25 years someone makes me herb tea, but maybe I don't even like it.
- Maribel.
- What? I have to go.
I won't be late tonight, but Dad will be, just after two, like the rest of the week.
Maribel You know what I understand? That line you always said to me: "One mustn't just be good, one must appear to be.
" Goyanes.
Don't be hasty, don't act in the heat of the moment.
It's not the heat of the moment, I'm boiling mad.
We're in the middle of the "Tombola" promotion.
Why don't we renegotiate the contract after that? Too late, Zabala.
- But - Come on, Pepa.
Goyanes! Goyanes, please.
Goyanes.
We have a problem.
She's been with us from the start.
We've produced all of her records, turned all her songs into number ones.
Now she's leaving, damn it! I didn't do anything.
I don't know how she found out.
Come on, Guillermo.
Two days ago you threatened to tell everyone that Robert makes more royalties than anyone, and now it's nothing to do with you? This is a small world, people talk.
I don't know.
If it's anyone's fault, it's yours, for ignoring their demands.
Excuse me? You pay your stars a pittance.
I told you, eh? "Look after your artists," but you took no notice.
I wouldn't like bloodstains on my carpet.
Let's keep a cool head.
Mr.
Rojas, I don't think you're aware of the amount of money we're going to lose with Marisol's departure.
This is serious, for everyone.
Do you know what could happen to Golden if people found out why Marisol left? No offense, but if they leave, it means you don't treat them well.
Make no mistake.
Robert is at Futura, but Futura belongs to Golden.
If I want, I can shelve this record.
- You can't do that! - Of course I can.
Or no, we can do something else, Alfredo.
Let's sell him to another label and get rid of the problem.
You asked for it, Rojas.
Your dear Futura has become a source of problems.
What if I get Robert to capitalize on Marisol's departure? What if frogs grew hair? Piss off! Really Alright.
If you do, we won't sell your boy, but if not, you resign from Futura.
Can they do it? Can they sell me to another label? The contract is with Futura, but Futura belongs to Golden.
- So, yes, they can do it.
- I can refuse to perform.
And they can sue you.
So I've become a product.
I thought Zabala was finally on our side and saw his talent, but no.
All Zabala cares about are his accounts.
With Marisol they've lost money, so we need to be profitable.
Only money matters, huh? Not if I'm good or bad, if I lie in front of people Ignacio was right, this is a circus.
Look, Robert, the future of the three of us is in your hands, okay? So, you decide.
Alright, what can we do? Wow! I love how your new record player sounds.
And Robert's voice sounds better than ever.
With the new Sonora Dualette, it'll be like I'm in your living room.
- Cut! - Damn it! Is there long to go? One more and we go to close-ups.
And smile more, act like the camera is a girl you like.
Yes, I'll take her out for a drink.
Ignore him, you did great, the Sonora people are delighted.
At least someone is.
- C'mon, cheer up.
- Okay.
Was I terrible? Do you want the truth? - You can't be here.
- Yes, actually.
Average.
Are you alright? Robert Are you alright, Robert? Are you alright? Robert? Just going for some air.
Robert! Robert, are you alright? Robert? Honey, we'll go the hospital, okay? We'll get out of here, okay? Relax, relax.
I'll get you out of here.
Relax, relax.
How long have we been waiting? Half an hour.
Where did he get to? - Guillermo, this is unprofessional.
- He's lost track of time.
I do too, it's the bad thing about not wearing a watch.
With our first payment, I'll buy you one for each hand.
The whole crew is waiting for your boy.
I'm sure he'll be back soon.
He hasn't backed out? No, the kid's delighted.
Quesada, really, he'll be back.
He has 10 minutes.
Otherwise, forget the contract.
Trust me.
How are you? I'm here, right? That's a good sign.
What did the doctor say? You're stable, but you have to take things easy.
If I took things easy, I would've become a notary.
What about when you start doing concerts, when we record an album and have to go on tour, traveling from place to place? I'm worried you can't take it.
But I have to, or I'll die of boredom.
Do you realize that if I'd died today, yours would've been my last kiss? I don't know what you mean.
No? I can remind you of the moment.
No need.
My memory's terrible.
Go on, get some rest.
I'll go talk to Guillermo, he'll be hopping mad at us for leaving the taping.
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Guillermo, one second.
I got an offer from Belter for your boy.
They're serious.
I just wanted you to know.
Valentín, I'm sure we can do something.
We are taking it seriously.
Yesterday was just a setback.
Robert's thrilled about this.
Valentín? Valentín.
He hung up on me.
Nothing to say? I give you the chance of your life, responsibilities, I listen to you, and you vanish off the map.
- It was force majeure.
- Force majeure? - Ask Robert.
- I'm asking you! You left with him! What's the excuse? No, nothing to say.
Alright, fine, fine No, it's not fine, Maribel.
How could you do this to me? You're no great example either.
Try again, okay? I may be a party animal and unpunctual, but if it's big, I'm where I have to be! Robert is exhausted.
Okay, I won't say that being a rock star is luxury, but thousands of jobs are tougher than this! He needs a short break.
The kid needs a break! Just when things are going great, the kid needs a break.
I thought I had a guy who was crazy about music, ready to do anything for success, and I've got a spoilt brat.
- He is crazy about music.
- You can tell.
We all have personal problems.
All of us.
Sometimes they're more important than career or success.
Even if it's just sometimes.
It was this or a bottle of vodka, and at 11 in the morning it didn't think it was best.
- How is he? - Angry.
With good reason.
Are you going to tell him the truth? - I can't.
- You can and you have to.
He's a good guy, but if I tell him, he won't support my career.
Neither would I.
No one supports a career with no future.
- I did.
- You're too good.
Now you've taken heat for me.
I don't know how I can thank you.
Well, I like sweet things too.
Maribel! Look, a peace offering.
Call Jockey, book a table for three, charge it to Promotion.
You're buying us lunch? I thought you'd be angrier.
- I am.
You don't know how much.
- I'm really sorry, Guillermo.
No, if we can't work this out, you'll be sorry alright, because your career, hers and mine will be over.
I'll never let you down again.
Save your excuses for the Sonora people.
After you stood them up, they don't want to know about you.
And buying them lunch will change their minds? I don't know.
Sometimes champagne helps.
So lunch is oysters and champagne.
Oysters, champagne.
I'll invite you another day.
I don't want you to invite me.
We have to get Sonora to trust Robert again.
He'll sell thousands of record players for them.
And your only plan is lunch? Maribel's right.
You're losing it.
You shut up! Shut up! Do you have a better plan? I don't know, I'm not sure.
Think about it.
If it works, we all win: us and them.
Fine, I'll talk to upstairs.
But I can't promise anything.
You're the best dad in the world.
And the softest, I can never say no to you.
I love you, Dad.
You're not asking me for money? No, I just wanted to say it.
I should say it more often.
Are you sure your longhaired friend is going to draw the customers? The oysters and champagne were great, but again, if you think that this will fix things with your boy No, but don't tell me it doesn't help.
And what's going to happen here.
Good afternoon, everyone, thanks for coming.
I'd like to sing you a song you already know.
Then you can buy the single and listen to it on the new Sonora Dualette, which sounds fantastic.
This is why you wanted me to come, to hear lies in person? Robert wanted you to be here.
Listen.
But before I sing, I'd like to tell you something.
It's that the other day on the radio the host asked me to whom the song was dedicated.
I told him a very pretty story, a sad one, but it was fake.
Fake because I didn't know the real meaning of the song until its writer told me.
He told me that this song is about how important it is to value things while we have them and enjoy life to the full because life is short and it's worth living without fear.
So this is "Let Her Go".
Music and lyrics by Ignacio Betancor.
So, Valentín, when do we tape that commercial? If you think my sound is unique, wait until you hear it on the new Sonora Dualette.
The new Sonora Dualette is light and compact, resisting any movement.
Yes? Hello? Take it easy, there are Sonoras for everyone.
Are you watching it? Looks great, eh? How dare you call my home! My artist is on TV sets all over Spain.
And not only that, Sonora's signing a contract with us to distribute his next record.
What record? The one we'll record when, thanks to this ad, he's number 1 nationwide.
That record, Zabala.
Think about it.
Marisol's left you.
You'd have to be a fool to lose two stars in the same week.
What's that yo-yo? It was in the mailbox.
Do you know who left it? No.
Didn't it have a sender? No.
And you let him play with it? Do I take it away from him? No Sorry.
I keep seeing the ad, they put it on all the time.
Yes, it's quite a success.
Just as well, with what it took Robert looks loosened up, he'll be a screen idol soon.
- You think so? - Yes.
No, that's not Robert.
It's just an act.
He has to, in this business we have to pretend to be what we're not.
- And you? - What about me? Are you pretending? Because I'm not.
Diego, you know me, you know I'm like this.
Are you sure? The other day at the party, I saw a part of you I didn't know.
You were someone else, different.
Different in a good or bad way? Well both.
I like finding out something new about you after so long, but I was scared too.
Scared of what? I don't know, scared.
I don't know if you've changed or if that was really you and I never really knew you.
Because if that really was you, it means you were pretending with me.
I don't want you to pretend to be someone you're not.
Are you sure you want to be with me? What about your parents? My father's working.
And your mother? She'll be home late, she's at the movies with a friend.
I want you to know that I respect you I don't want you to respect me, I want you to desire me.
Let's do what we have to do and let ourselves go a little.
I'm such a fool.
I was scared to ask you I swear, I thought you didn't want to be with me.
And now I know that you do love me.
Do you have the other songs for the record? What record? The one you're recording as of tomorrow.
- Is there a problem? - Not a one.
- What do you want, Guillermo? - Let me see Jorge.
If you won't let me send him gifts, I can give them in person, but let me know my son.
Make no mistake.
You've never been his father.
Pack your bag, we're going.
Are you sure you want us to live together? You are moody in the morning, but I'm looking forward to living with you again.
If I want to be taken seriously, you can't treat me like a schoolgirl.
The secretaries in my office get flowers and they melt.
Maybe you should go out with a secretary from your office.
You're going to record our way, Salvador.
I'll record how I fucking like, that's why Zabala hired me.
That's it, you're fired.
Get out of here.
- You can't fire me.
- Oh, no? This is my record, my artist! Get out of here! This isn't over! We sing well together.
It wasn't bad, but it would've been better with a real singer.
I wouldn't swap your voice for anyone's.
Dad? Is there nothing you can do? Pull some strings What am I, a puppeteer? We're talking about censors, they have no friends.
We need a new song, Ignacio.
Take it easy! You've left me no choice, you never leave me any choice.
Did I hear you right? We can't record here? What do we not have to record the single? For a start, a recording studio.
What if I said I can get one? - What's your boss doing? - Talking to his folks, I guess.
It's perfect.
I'm surprised that there's an imbalance of 50,000 in Mr.
Villar's account.
If the money's not there tomorrow, you needn't come to work.
I took the 50,000 from the bank.
I didn't know what to do, so my father advanced it to me.
A toast to the happy couple.
I told him it was to confirm the reception hall.
So I need you to fake it tonight until I get the money back.
Are you sure you brought me here just for the music? Don't get your hopes up.
I'm taking Hispamusic's offer.
We'll give you a credit, put your name where it deserves to be.
You can be a part of Spain's musical history.
Juan, Paco, Gabi, this is Robert.
You're going to play together.
Later you'll go out for beers.
Right now we have work to do.
- We've got the song.
- What? You know we were about to close a deal with Hispamusic? He called to tell me we screwed up.
He said that we, no, that you stole a song.
What happened? Hispamusic has forbidden us to record Ignacio's song.
So, back to the cover? I don't work for Hispamusic.
Hit Showcase.
Don't tell me, you want us to put on Robert.
Robert Who the hell is Robert? It's Robert! It's Robert! Rock 'n' roll! Why did Hispamusic cut off all links with Golden? They know the single will be a hit, and they're trying to remove it so as to launch their new artist.
They want to steal our idea.
We can do it again.
With the musicians, Chimo and Father Santiago.
Please, please.
- You're crazy, Diego.
- About you, Maribel.
Hello! Let's see what I've got here.
Oh, a plectrum.
Give me your hand.
Do you feel it? Don't you ever go near him again.
Mom and Dad kicked me out.
What happened? They found out I was with a married man.
- I don't know what to do.
- It's alright.
I'm your older brother, I'll take care of you.
Tell me how I can help you.
My sister needs me and I won't be with her.
Let's both ask God.
I need a miracle.
Holy Virgin! Lots of people must love this Robert.
EIGHT YEARS BEFORE I'm to take a month off.
A month, two, whatever you need.
But you're in no shape to come to the office now.
How do I do my job if I don't come to the office? What job? Your artists are losing us money.
The ones that are left, most refuse to work with you.
To then work with you? What a coincidence.
- I'll pretend I didn't hear that.
- Sure.
I'm doing this because I'm your friend.
- It's a rough patch, okay? - No.
- It's a rough patch.
- No.
- It happens to everyone.
- No, it's not a rough patch.
Not admitting it is part of your problem.
You've been in a hole for ages, about when Ãngeles left you.
Don't involve Ãngeles in this! - Okay, I won't.
- Don't involve her.
- Then why are you like this? - Like what? Don't you see? It's 11 a.
m.
and you smell of alcohol.
It's pathetic.
Guillermo, please, go home.
Get your head straight.
- Fine.
I'll go.
- Guillermo.
Stop.
Stop.
Where are you going? I'm sick of! Damn it! Where are you going? I'm going to the competition.
I'm sure Hispamusic understands my way of working.
What are you doing? What am I doing? Taking my artists, my artists! No one's going anywhere with you.
Much less Look out! What? What? What are you looking at? You'll regret it.
I'm going to prove all of you wrong.
All of you! What are you all doing? Get to work, shit! The clock's ticking! 45 REVOLUTIONS Good morning, girls.
Girls - Morning, José Antonio.
- Morning.
- I'm taking one.
- Go on then.
Delicious, isn't it? Good morning, Nines.
You look gorgeous! Guillermo, are you alright? I'm fine.
Better than fine, I'm great.
We're making progress.
We did it, kid.
Futura is a reality and so is your career.
And now? Now we have to formalize our thing, right? Are you going to kneel and take out a ring? I have something you'll like more.
- What's this? - Open it.
A contract.
Exactly, your contract as Futura's first artist.
This is getting serious.
Well, Robert, we are serious.
And I'm complying with every clause in the contract: number of tours, LPs and, especially, your earnings.
If you get the ring out now, I'll say yes.
I don't understand any of this.
- If you say it's all okay - Okay? You'll earn more royalties than any artist at Golden.
I've set up Futura to do things differently.
This contract is proof of it.
I don't know what to tell you.
- Thank you.
- Signing it is enough for me.
You can take it home to read, if you like, or consult a lawyer.
No need.
Give it here.
Look who's here! Have you been told that when you enter a room it lights up? It's the camera flash.
You don't need to butter me up, just pay me at the end of the session.
- Robert, remember Celia? - Yes.
Celia, the journalist, right? Good to see you again, Robert, "the singer.
" I didn't know you were a photographer as well.
Some of my colleagues find it hard to take a woman to photo sessions.
And no male photographer likes taking orders from a woman.
I'm afraid that happens everywhere.
Not at Futura.
Actually, she's in charge.
That'll make you one of my favorite clients.
Ignore him, all men say that when they tell a woman what to do.
Anyway, I hope that I'm up to the task.
You'd have to make him look as ugly as sin to disappoint us.
Relax, it won't happen.
The kid's got good raw material.
Where do we take the photos? - Look at me.
- Is this okay? - There.
- Yeah? Great, like that.
Stare.
Great.
Smile a little.
Terrific, perfect.
If you can, look out at the world, okay? FIRST PROMOTIONAL PHOTOS DECEMBER 1962 That expression You know the score, eh? Very good.
Pretend you're playing guitar, okay? Okay.
Great.
- I'll do this.
- Yes, a real rocker.
There.
I haven't been up here for years.
I don't know how you know it.
We all have our secrets.
It won't be a secret now, everyone will know about it.
When this kid's famous, they'll put up a plaque.
There.
Gorgeous.
That profile Hey, Maribel.
Move his hair away, it's too much.
Yes.
Yes, that's it.
Thanks.
There.
A few more and we're done, okay? There.
Great.
I think I've got it.
Thanks.
When will the photos be ready? It depends.
Who approves them? The artist first, by contract.
Gee, you are doing things differently.
The artist can come by my studio when he can.
Sure, I'll come by.
Having fun? What the Futura people do best, have fun.
Yes, but all good things come to an end.
Tell me you came up for air, not to give me grief.
- We have to talk.
- Right, the latter then.
I saw it coming.
Call it intuition, I've got a lot with you.
I'm not in the mood, Guillermo.
In my office, come on.
- See you, guys.
- 'Bye.
- What the hell is this? - What do you mean? A contract, with clauses, signature, seal You're pulling my leg.
I mean the wording.
What wording? The wording above your artist's signature.
Who'd think of signing a contract like this? They're fair conditions for Robert.
Fair conditions? Who are we now, Mother Teresa? Who in their right mind offers this percentage to a new artist? Here it's 3%, not this outrage.
Over my dead body! He's not worth it.
Is he going to earn more than Estrellita Castro? More than Marisol? Were you drunk when you signed? Of course you were.
You're always drunk.
Really, what do you want? Every artist in Golden to come tomorrow and ask me for a rise in royalties? It's insane! What do you do with your artists at Golden is your problem.
But the deal was that I make the decisions at Futura and you don't interfere.
I'll bring you down to earth, alright? Two years have gone by, it's 1962, I'm your boss and you're my employee.
Employee, boss, boss, employee.
The employee obeys, the boss is in charge, got it? - Excuse me.
- What? Goyanes called again, Marisol's agent.
About the promotion meeting for "Tombola.
" What's wrong with it now? - You keep delaying it.
- I'm delaying it? He says she has an offer from Zafiro to record the soundtrack for the next film, to be shot in Rio.
- Rio? - De Janeiro, it's in Brazil.
I know Rio de Janeiro's in Brazil.
Nines, please He says you told him that "Tombola" had 3 big hits and up to now neither "Tombola" nor "Chiquitina" has been #1 on any radio.
What's the next "singelle"? It's "single", Nines.
Well, as if I spoke English It's what Mr.
Goyanes said, I'm just repeating it.
That's just great, eh? You neglect your artists and you still want to meddle in the careers of mine.
And "Chiquitina" is Golden's biggest star.
She's not so "chiquitina.
" Have you seen Hola magazine? Nines What? - Out, please.
- Yes.
- But call him, eh? - Yes, yes.
- He's in Brazil.
- I'll call him.
I will, but get out, get out! You know what? Maybe Robert's contract is fine and you should revise the royalties of your artists.
Robert is your artist.
Fine, but I'm the director of this company.
You have to run all decisions by me.
Got it? No.
No? I'm not running every decision by you.
Excuse me? I'll keep doing what I think.
And for the first time in your life you're going to back my decisions.
And you will for two reasons: First, because they're good, and second, if you don't I'll tell your artists about the royalties you're withholding.
- Are you threatening me? - It's not a threat.
Well, yes, call it what you like.
You wouldn't dare.
I don't want to be like this, but you keep on pushing me, undercutting me every step of the way.
It's over, over.
You kicked me out once, it won't happen again.
I want the 9 radio shows on the 9 national stations, and I want them this week.
And one more thing, I want a presentation, like everyone has had here.
That's impossible.
I can't set up a promotion overnight.
Presentation, radio, that's that.
Otherwise, Robert's contract will be a problem for you.
Did I make myself clear? Good.
There he is.
- Guillermo Rojas? - The very same.
My name's Valentín Quesada, a representative from Sonora.
The appliance company, right? Yes.
Well, appliances, transistors We're about to launch a new record player, the Sonora Dualette.
We want to focus the campaign on a younger market, they're our potential consumers.
Great, it's always good that people listen to records.
I'm told you're managing the new guy, Robert.
We'd like him to be the image of the record player.
It'd mean a large national campaign.
We'd even do a TV commercial.
His face would be everywhere.
What do you think? What do I think? Robert is my singer and I want him to sell records, not transistors.
- Record players.
- Same thing.
No offense, but if you're looking for a pretty boy to sell Sonora's image, I recommend that you find a model.
There's an agency near here.
Good luck.
Thanks.
Antonio, the usual.
- How did it go? - Great.
The promotion's this week: 9 radio shows.
- 9? Let's see - 9? That's not all, we have a party.
Futura and Golden present their big new star.
Who? Me? A presentation party? In your honor, no budget limits.
- What did you do to Zabala? - I didn't do anything, this was all Robert.
They finally realized what he's worth.
"A diamond in the rough.
" How's everything? Good.
But what happened with Zabala? You're Robert! Yes.
I love you.
My sister's into Paul Anka, but I spend all afternoon waiting for your song to come on.
It's my favorite.
Great.
Thanks a lot.
How did you think of it? It's so beautiful Did all that really happen to you? No.
Sorry to disappoint you, but I didn't think of it.
What? But it's your love story.
I guess it's Ignacio's, the guy who wrote the song.
You didn't write the song? Paul Anka writes his own songs.
Well You saw that, huh? You disappointed an admirer.
What do you want me to tell her? What she wants to hear.
I forgot something.
Sorry, I'm late.
'Bye! Okay, 'bye.
Look, you've got a lot of talent.
That's for sure.
But you have to tell them a story, something they fall in love with, that makes them dream.
I'm a singer.
If I knew how to spin stories, I would've been a salesman.
Or a music producer.
You know what? You're right, I'll take care of it.
You'll have a story to tell on the radio shows.
Hello.
- Maribel.
- Sorry if I'm interrupting.
No, relax.
Come in.
They brought sandwiches, I can get you one Yes.
Thanks.
Sorry, I thought you were alone.
No, no.
We're closing up and I have invoices to check.
I don't know where to start and Carmen's lending me a hand.
Carmen's new, isn't she? I don't know her.
She was with Manuel before, now she's helping me out.
I'm lucky, she's great, dynamite.
With the invoices, I mean.
Great, that's lucky.
I came to bring you this, your movie camera.
You left it at my place.
In case you missed it.
Yes, I thought I'd lost it.
- You didn't, as you see.
- Thank you.
Tomorrow is Robert's presentation at the record company, if you want to come I don't know if I can.
I'm so busy with this and Relax.
Only if you can and you want to.
Pork loin and cheese or cheese and lemon.
I mean, cheese and ham.
- The cheese is the house specialty.
- I'm going.
Okay.
The one with "lemon.
" This one.
Maribel? Maribel! Weren't you at a concert with Diego? He had to work, but I can go out for a walk.
Why should you go anywhere? I'm just clearing away the dinner dishes.
I lay down because I had a headache, but I'm fine now.
You father made me an infusion and it's gone.
I'm glad that you're better and that Dad still makes you an infusion.
I'm going to my room to listen to music very loud.
I was told a thousand times But I never wanted to listen When the weeping came You were already deep in my heart I waited for you until very late I never reproached you The most I ever asked Was if you FOR A GIRLFRIEND WITH WHOM I WAS VERY MUCH IN LOVE SHE LEFT ME FOR MY BEST FRIEND We're back.
3 DAYS LATER One of the top voices for young people in the capital.
Robert and his song "Let Her Go.
" Hello, Robert.
Hello.
Your first single is dedicated to someone very special.
Yes, it's dedicated to a girl.
A girlfriend I was very much in love with, but she left me.
She left me, but it was my fault because I was an idiot.
I didn't realize what I had until I lost it.
She was sick of forgiving me, and left with someone else.
Did you know this other man? He was my best friend.
Jeez.
That's what the song's about, huh? Of great love and I regret every day that I didn't realize how important she was to me.
Thanks for letting us get to know you better, Robert.
Let's listen to his latest song: "Let Her Go.
" She was the love of my life and I don't think I'll ever love anyone the same.
Not a night goes by that I don't wonder what would've become of us if I hadn't let her go.
Of course, the song is dedicated to her.
It's my way of saying I'm sorry, of telling her Sure, not a night goes by that I don't think what would've become of us if I hadn't let her go.
Missing someone isn't easy and this song is dedicated to her, of course.
It's my way of saying I'm sorry, of telling her that after all these years, I still love her.
She was the love of my life and I don't think I'll ever Of course, the song is dedicated to her.
It's my way of saying I'm sorry, of telling her that after all this time, I still love her.
It's a beautiful story, but very sad.
Just what he needs to be a star.
Last one, right? For today.
He didn't do too badly, right, Maribel? Yes, I totally believed him.
Maybe you're very gullible.
Or you're used to lying.
No, maybe I'm not lying.
I've got people I wouldn't want to lose too.
Don't get sentimental, we have a lot to celebrate.
Tonight at 7 we have the grand presentation of Robert, Golden's biggest star since Marisol.
- Guillermo.
- I don't think Zabala's doing that.
Eugenio.
How are you? Truthfully, a little hurt after one of the young men I know best in this industry stole a song from me.
Eugenio Vidal, owner of Hispamusic.
Robert.
So you're the star who caused this Big Bang.
This Big Bang was caused by your people trying to steal a song that belonged to us.
It's not what I was told.
Maybe your people don't tell you the whole truth.
The song was ours, they tried to steal it.
For us, at least, it's nothing personal.
Everything in life is personal.
Everything.
It's incredible that you don't know that.
That didn't sound good.
- Not at all.
- Don't worry.
They can't do anything.
The song is ours, it's on the radio.
Come on, let's go.
Here's one.
Taxi! You go, I feel like walking.
- Why? What's wrong? - I need some air.
Get in, we're short on time! Leave him, we're going from station to station all week, it's okay if he needs some air.
Be there by half-past, these people don't like to wait.
Maribel, are you ready? Yes, I'm ready.
A bit showy, isn't it? It's a record company party, not church.
I wanted to talk to you about yesterday.
There's nothing to talk about.
I'm going, I'm in a hurry.
Darling.
Diego.
Is that a new dress? Yes.
- You look gorgeous.
- Thanks.
Why are you here? I thought you couldn't come.
I didn't want to miss the presentation, I know it's important to you.
Can't you go with anyone? Am I compromising you? - No.
- Not at all.
- It's fine.
- I never know when I get it right.
It's nice that you don't want to miss it.
Shall we go? Have fun, my girl.
In moderation, Maribel.
GOLDEN RECORDS AND FUTURE PRESENT THEIR NEW STAR ROBER - Pretty, huh? - Like it? Good evening, Mr.
Zabala.
Good evening, Maribel.
- Diego.
Nice to meet you.
- Pedro Zabala.
A pleasure.
- Honey.
Everything alright? - Yes.
- Hi, Chimo.
- Hi.
How are you? Who's that? The director of the company.
His girlfriend looks like an actress.
She's very pretty, yes.
Not as pretty as you.
Maribel! It's good you're here.
I've spent an hour talking to people I don't know.
You're the star of the party.
Remember Diego? Sure, Diego, your boyfriend.
Yes, my boyfriend.
It's great you've come.
Maribel forced me to.
No, just kidding.
What a party, huh? You don't have these at the bank, eh? No, we don't.
- We're more about invoices than parties.
- I imagine so.
No wonder Maribel's been here all the time lately.
But we have to be grateful.
The success of this is thanks to her.
Don't say it too much, or it'll go to her head.
Well, well, the party's getting interesting.
- I didn't know you were coming.
- So I see.
I was looking for a certain rock star.
Yes, I took some photos of him and he has to approve them, but you know what stars are like.
He hasn't called me or come to see them.
Pretty ungrateful, eh? Yes.
And he should thank me, he's never looked so cute.
Clearly you have a soft spot for him.
Hey, do you know Josete? No.
See? I don't know him.
I'll be right back.
Let's go.
She's his girlfriend, right? No, that's Celia Vera, she did the promotion photos.
And they're going out? No.
Looks like they sure want to.
Both of them.
You think so? Don't you? I don't know.
Getting along doesn't mean you're with a guy - or want something more.
- If you say so.
Your attention, please.
Here, here.
- I'm going to see Nines.
- Yes, I'll wait here.
Roberto, come here a moment.
A big hand for our new star! Good, alright At Golden we've always trusted in talent and youth.
So when we saw Robert come into our offices, our first thought was that we had a diamond in the rough, but it had to be polished.
That's why we created Futura, the new Golden label.
I hope this is the start of a fruitful relationship.
Welcome to Futura, welcome to Golden and welcome to your home.
A hug, right? Please.
It was my presentation for my label.
I thought it was my label.
In the end I'm the one who finances it, no? Zabala told me what happened some years ago.
That was sorted out.
You know what they say: "You can't close the stable door after the horse has bolted.
" It wouldn't be good for the kid's career to be associated with someone with that kind of fall.
Better with someone who made it thanks to other people's success, right? "Dog eat dog," that's how business works.
- Sure.
- Dog eat dog.
Alfredo, please come.
A photo.
Come on.
- Boss.
- Yes.
This is the real boss.
Enjoy the party.
Zabala hugged me, see that? No, I just got here.
Great.
I thought you weren't coming.
You were right, I wasn't going to, I was going to be the composer in the shadows, isn't that what you wanted? Are you mad at me? Why? What do you care? Laura, honey "What do I care"? No.
Of course I care, so do you, or you wouldn't be here.
Sorry.
What's wrong? It's not about a girl who left you, or all that corny stuff you say to drive girls crazy.
So it's about the song.
It's not just a song, Roberto.
It's my life.
It's not about a stupid fling, it's about me, about the moment you take note of really important things, that we only appreciate what we've got when it's gone.
It's about being honest with yourself.
But you don't get it, you only know how to lie.
I didn't want to say it.
Guillermo wrote it, he said it was important for the promotion.
He could've asked me first.
You're right, we both should've asked you.
I'm really sorry.
I came to Futura because I thought it'd be different, but you know what? It's the same.
All this is a circus.
Everything alright? Fine.
Hey, Maribel.
I'm tired and I get up early tomorrow, so I think I'll go.
So soon? Why don't we stay a bit longer? - You stay if you like.
- No Yes, you're having fun.
- Stay.
- Are you sure? - Sure.
- You don't mind? - No, no, really.
- Really? - Yes.
- Okay.
See you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Enjoying the party? Not as much as your husband.
He always knew how to enjoy other people's things.
I heard Robert's interview on the radio.
So the song's about his great love.
We've all had our heart broken at some point.
A beautiful story.
A shame it didn't end well.
It couldn't end any other way.
He behaved like an idiot.
You should tell Robert in the next one to say that she suffered too.
My God He forgot that he lived for his work and spent every night boozing in all of Madrid's nightclubs.
But, above all, he forgot that he left her stranded just when she needed him most.
Everyone tells the story the way they lived it.
For me it wasn't easy.
You know why.
Oh, no? You've got a nerve.
You want to make me the bad guy.
Okay, that's it.
- Carry on enjoying your party.
- Yeah, okay.
Thanks.
- Guillermo.
- What? I didn't know she was Zabala's wife.
Right.
Have you seen the waiter? I need more vodka.
The star of the party running off without a word.
I've had enough of crowds for today.
Hold on.
I think this will make you happy.
Wow! - You're really good.
- Thanks.
But these showbiz photos aren't my thing, I just do it to eat.
I thought you liked spending time with rockers.
Yes, that too.
What do you really like? I like taking photos of what nobody lets us see: police charges, demonstrations, everything kept hidden here.
Aren't you risking a lot with this? Yes, so I sell them outside of Spain, under a pseudonym.
So, you like getting into trouble.
Yes, I love it.
Look, you'll like this photo.
You were there? Yes.
It seems I'm not the only one who likes getting into trouble.
You have to be careful, now you're starting to get famous.
Famous All this promotion stuff is Guillermo's thing.
Guillermo's a good guy, you should've met him years ago.
He has dreams, energy He likes you.
And he wants to help you.
What's wrong? This is supposed to be one of the best days of your life and you don't look happy.
Do you know how many guys would kill to have a label like Golden backing their career? Yes, I am happy.
Well, not happy It's not as easy as it looks.
Not all the people I'd like to share it with are here today.
Gee.
I thought you wanted to share it with me.
Jaime, say hello to your girlfriend for me.
Sure, Mr.
Goyanes, first thing tomorrow I'll tell Mr.
Zabala to call you.
Don't worry.
A meeting? I'll find an opening right now.
Yes, yes.
- Don't worry, Mr.
Goyanes.
- What are you still doing here? Mr.
Goyanes, Marisol's agent, he just got in from Rio and wants to see Zabala tomorrow.
Tell Goyanes this is no time to call and come have a drink with me.
That's not a good idea, Mr.
Rojas.
You know what they say, "by night all cats are grey" and "look before you leap.
" - Good night.
- Good night.
Mr.
Goyanes? Yes, don't worry, I'll set up the meeting, no problem.
Good, good.
Good night.
You're sure? Really? Fine, Guillermo Rojas drinking a Negroni.
Seeing is believing.
This isn't because it's Ãngeles' favorite drink? Maybe this way I'll understand her better.
Sure.
"Sure" what? I'm not saying anything.
I just serve drinks.
Come on, Tino, if you've something to say, say it.
Maybe she's not as complicated as you think.
She has the right to be hurt.
And maybe Ãngeles doesn't need this "grand gesture" of saying sorry on the radio through a famous singer.
He's not that famous yet.
Maybe you should've gone in person and said: "Ãngeles, I screwed up.
I miss you, I regret it.
" But looking her in the eye.
I think my apologies are eight years too late.
Give me a vodka.
I knew it.
We needed a toast.
- To Futura.
- And your star.
A great night? I didn't have as much fun as I'd hoped.
No? Your look says you had a lot of fun.
What look is that? I don't know, you tell me.
I saw you run off with Celia, you must've done something.
If we had, would you mind? Not at all.
As long as the media doesn't find out.
Oh, the media.
A solo singer sells more.
In case you were thinking of going out with her.
She's very pretty and very nice.
I wouldn't mind going out with her now and then.
Now and then What? It's the best way to have a good time.
It depends on what you call "a good time.
" Not what Anselmo taught you in pre-matrimonial classes.
I didn't do them.
But I see that if you get married one day, you know what to do.
Don't you have fun with your fiancé? He's not my fiancé anymore, we cancelled the wedding.
Sure, but you're still with him.
I love him, I suppose.
Do you mind? Supposing isn't knowing.
I love Diego, he's a lovely person.
- Right.
- What? No, nothing.
I'm going, it's late and we'll wake the neighbors.
Or worse, my mother.
No, tell your mother to come and we'll toast with her.
Yeah, sure.
Maribel, don't go.
Why did you come? To toast.
We barely talked at the party.
And I was on the rooftop with a beautiful, fun girl, but I really wanted to celebrate it with you.
I'm going back inside.
My girl, you're still awake? Yes, there was a party at the record company.
You? I thought you'd be in bed.
No, we're so busy these days.
We're changing the store window at Galerías.
And look at the time.
I can't seem to get home before two.
Last night the same.
- Last night? - Yes.
- You got home at this hour? - Yes.
I thought you were at home with Mom when I came in.
No way.
Work's taken me over.
Listen, don't let it happen to you.
Hey, enough talk, eh? Give me a kiss.
If your mother wakes up Go on.
Go on, off to bed.
Maribel, my God.
Having breakfast like that, standing up and so fast? I'm in a hurry.
Sit down at least, show how you were brought up.
Sure, I'd better sit so everything looks perfect.
Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
Mom, leave it.
Is it about Diego? Don't scare me, girl.
Things were getting back on track.
Sometimes you think everything's fine, but it's really a façade.
He's such a good boy.
My God.
With values, like how you raised me, no? Yes, values are important.
And swearing loyalty in front of a priest in church, all that church stuff, like you did with Dad.
Of course I did, you know it.
Our silver wedding anniversary's soon.
You know what I thought when I got in late and you had a headache? I hope in 25 years someone makes me herb tea, but maybe I don't even like it.
- Maribel.
- What? I have to go.
I won't be late tonight, but Dad will be, just after two, like the rest of the week.
Maribel You know what I understand? That line you always said to me: "One mustn't just be good, one must appear to be.
" Goyanes.
Don't be hasty, don't act in the heat of the moment.
It's not the heat of the moment, I'm boiling mad.
We're in the middle of the "Tombola" promotion.
Why don't we renegotiate the contract after that? Too late, Zabala.
- But - Come on, Pepa.
Goyanes! Goyanes, please.
Goyanes.
We have a problem.
She's been with us from the start.
We've produced all of her records, turned all her songs into number ones.
Now she's leaving, damn it! I didn't do anything.
I don't know how she found out.
Come on, Guillermo.
Two days ago you threatened to tell everyone that Robert makes more royalties than anyone, and now it's nothing to do with you? This is a small world, people talk.
I don't know.
If it's anyone's fault, it's yours, for ignoring their demands.
Excuse me? You pay your stars a pittance.
I told you, eh? "Look after your artists," but you took no notice.
I wouldn't like bloodstains on my carpet.
Let's keep a cool head.
Mr.
Rojas, I don't think you're aware of the amount of money we're going to lose with Marisol's departure.
This is serious, for everyone.
Do you know what could happen to Golden if people found out why Marisol left? No offense, but if they leave, it means you don't treat them well.
Make no mistake.
Robert is at Futura, but Futura belongs to Golden.
If I want, I can shelve this record.
- You can't do that! - Of course I can.
Or no, we can do something else, Alfredo.
Let's sell him to another label and get rid of the problem.
You asked for it, Rojas.
Your dear Futura has become a source of problems.
What if I get Robert to capitalize on Marisol's departure? What if frogs grew hair? Piss off! Really Alright.
If you do, we won't sell your boy, but if not, you resign from Futura.
Can they do it? Can they sell me to another label? The contract is with Futura, but Futura belongs to Golden.
- So, yes, they can do it.
- I can refuse to perform.
And they can sue you.
So I've become a product.
I thought Zabala was finally on our side and saw his talent, but no.
All Zabala cares about are his accounts.
With Marisol they've lost money, so we need to be profitable.
Only money matters, huh? Not if I'm good or bad, if I lie in front of people Ignacio was right, this is a circus.
Look, Robert, the future of the three of us is in your hands, okay? So, you decide.
Alright, what can we do? Wow! I love how your new record player sounds.
And Robert's voice sounds better than ever.
With the new Sonora Dualette, it'll be like I'm in your living room.
- Cut! - Damn it! Is there long to go? One more and we go to close-ups.
And smile more, act like the camera is a girl you like.
Yes, I'll take her out for a drink.
Ignore him, you did great, the Sonora people are delighted.
At least someone is.
- C'mon, cheer up.
- Okay.
Was I terrible? Do you want the truth? - You can't be here.
- Yes, actually.
Average.
Are you alright? Robert Are you alright, Robert? Are you alright? Robert? Just going for some air.
Robert! Robert, are you alright? Robert? Honey, we'll go the hospital, okay? We'll get out of here, okay? Relax, relax.
I'll get you out of here.
Relax, relax.
How long have we been waiting? Half an hour.
Where did he get to? - Guillermo, this is unprofessional.
- He's lost track of time.
I do too, it's the bad thing about not wearing a watch.
With our first payment, I'll buy you one for each hand.
The whole crew is waiting for your boy.
I'm sure he'll be back soon.
He hasn't backed out? No, the kid's delighted.
Quesada, really, he'll be back.
He has 10 minutes.
Otherwise, forget the contract.
Trust me.
How are you? I'm here, right? That's a good sign.
What did the doctor say? You're stable, but you have to take things easy.
If I took things easy, I would've become a notary.
What about when you start doing concerts, when we record an album and have to go on tour, traveling from place to place? I'm worried you can't take it.
But I have to, or I'll die of boredom.
Do you realize that if I'd died today, yours would've been my last kiss? I don't know what you mean.
No? I can remind you of the moment.
No need.
My memory's terrible.
Go on, get some rest.
I'll go talk to Guillermo, he'll be hopping mad at us for leaving the taping.
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Guillermo, one second.
I got an offer from Belter for your boy.
They're serious.
I just wanted you to know.
Valentín, I'm sure we can do something.
We are taking it seriously.
Yesterday was just a setback.
Robert's thrilled about this.
Valentín? Valentín.
He hung up on me.
Nothing to say? I give you the chance of your life, responsibilities, I listen to you, and you vanish off the map.
- It was force majeure.
- Force majeure? - Ask Robert.
- I'm asking you! You left with him! What's the excuse? No, nothing to say.
Alright, fine, fine No, it's not fine, Maribel.
How could you do this to me? You're no great example either.
Try again, okay? I may be a party animal and unpunctual, but if it's big, I'm where I have to be! Robert is exhausted.
Okay, I won't say that being a rock star is luxury, but thousands of jobs are tougher than this! He needs a short break.
The kid needs a break! Just when things are going great, the kid needs a break.
I thought I had a guy who was crazy about music, ready to do anything for success, and I've got a spoilt brat.
- He is crazy about music.
- You can tell.
We all have personal problems.
All of us.
Sometimes they're more important than career or success.
Even if it's just sometimes.
It was this or a bottle of vodka, and at 11 in the morning it didn't think it was best.
- How is he? - Angry.
With good reason.
Are you going to tell him the truth? - I can't.
- You can and you have to.
He's a good guy, but if I tell him, he won't support my career.
Neither would I.
No one supports a career with no future.
- I did.
- You're too good.
Now you've taken heat for me.
I don't know how I can thank you.
Well, I like sweet things too.
Maribel! Look, a peace offering.
Call Jockey, book a table for three, charge it to Promotion.
You're buying us lunch? I thought you'd be angrier.
- I am.
You don't know how much.
- I'm really sorry, Guillermo.
No, if we can't work this out, you'll be sorry alright, because your career, hers and mine will be over.
I'll never let you down again.
Save your excuses for the Sonora people.
After you stood them up, they don't want to know about you.
And buying them lunch will change their minds? I don't know.
Sometimes champagne helps.
So lunch is oysters and champagne.
Oysters, champagne.
I'll invite you another day.
I don't want you to invite me.
We have to get Sonora to trust Robert again.
He'll sell thousands of record players for them.
And your only plan is lunch? Maribel's right.
You're losing it.
You shut up! Shut up! Do you have a better plan? I don't know, I'm not sure.
Think about it.
If it works, we all win: us and them.
Fine, I'll talk to upstairs.
But I can't promise anything.
You're the best dad in the world.
And the softest, I can never say no to you.
I love you, Dad.
You're not asking me for money? No, I just wanted to say it.
I should say it more often.
Are you sure your longhaired friend is going to draw the customers? The oysters and champagne were great, but again, if you think that this will fix things with your boy No, but don't tell me it doesn't help.
And what's going to happen here.
Good afternoon, everyone, thanks for coming.
I'd like to sing you a song you already know.
Then you can buy the single and listen to it on the new Sonora Dualette, which sounds fantastic.
This is why you wanted me to come, to hear lies in person? Robert wanted you to be here.
Listen.
But before I sing, I'd like to tell you something.
It's that the other day on the radio the host asked me to whom the song was dedicated.
I told him a very pretty story, a sad one, but it was fake.
Fake because I didn't know the real meaning of the song until its writer told me.
He told me that this song is about how important it is to value things while we have them and enjoy life to the full because life is short and it's worth living without fear.
So this is "Let Her Go".
Music and lyrics by Ignacio Betancor.
So, Valentín, when do we tape that commercial? If you think my sound is unique, wait until you hear it on the new Sonora Dualette.
The new Sonora Dualette is light and compact, resisting any movement.
Yes? Hello? Take it easy, there are Sonoras for everyone.
Are you watching it? Looks great, eh? How dare you call my home! My artist is on TV sets all over Spain.
And not only that, Sonora's signing a contract with us to distribute his next record.
What record? The one we'll record when, thanks to this ad, he's number 1 nationwide.
That record, Zabala.
Think about it.
Marisol's left you.
You'd have to be a fool to lose two stars in the same week.
What's that yo-yo? It was in the mailbox.
Do you know who left it? No.
Didn't it have a sender? No.
And you let him play with it? Do I take it away from him? No Sorry.
I keep seeing the ad, they put it on all the time.
Yes, it's quite a success.
Just as well, with what it took Robert looks loosened up, he'll be a screen idol soon.
- You think so? - Yes.
No, that's not Robert.
It's just an act.
He has to, in this business we have to pretend to be what we're not.
- And you? - What about me? Are you pretending? Because I'm not.
Diego, you know me, you know I'm like this.
Are you sure? The other day at the party, I saw a part of you I didn't know.
You were someone else, different.
Different in a good or bad way? Well both.
I like finding out something new about you after so long, but I was scared too.
Scared of what? I don't know, scared.
I don't know if you've changed or if that was really you and I never really knew you.
Because if that really was you, it means you were pretending with me.
I don't want you to pretend to be someone you're not.
Are you sure you want to be with me? What about your parents? My father's working.
And your mother? She'll be home late, she's at the movies with a friend.
I want you to know that I respect you I don't want you to respect me, I want you to desire me.
Let's do what we have to do and let ourselves go a little.
I'm such a fool.
I was scared to ask you I swear, I thought you didn't want to be with me.
And now I know that you do love me.
Do you have the other songs for the record? What record? The one you're recording as of tomorrow.
- Is there a problem? - Not a one.
- What do you want, Guillermo? - Let me see Jorge.
If you won't let me send him gifts, I can give them in person, but let me know my son.
Make no mistake.
You've never been his father.
Pack your bag, we're going.
Are you sure you want us to live together? You are moody in the morning, but I'm looking forward to living with you again.
If I want to be taken seriously, you can't treat me like a schoolgirl.
The secretaries in my office get flowers and they melt.
Maybe you should go out with a secretary from your office.
You're going to record our way, Salvador.
I'll record how I fucking like, that's why Zabala hired me.
That's it, you're fired.
Get out of here.
- You can't fire me.
- Oh, no? This is my record, my artist! Get out of here! This isn't over! We sing well together.
It wasn't bad, but it would've been better with a real singer.
I wouldn't swap your voice for anyone's.
Dad? Is there nothing you can do? Pull some strings What am I, a puppeteer? We're talking about censors, they have no friends.
We need a new song, Ignacio.
Take it easy! You've left me no choice, you never leave me any choice.