STOP - RAILWAY CROSSING
The Lord is my shepherd.
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
For thou art with me,
with thy rod and thy staff.
I fear no evil.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.
It's my dad's funeral and I'm running late.
But I've never had a traffic violation.
For my dad's soul, rest his soul, give me a hand here.
Okay, wait a sec.
I know a little trick, let's see.
Aren't you lucky?
Either it passed already or it won't pass today.
There you go! Let's go!
Let's go.
See, sir?
The train did pass.
MÓNICA ZAVALA DE ANDA JUNE 1995
My dad used to say...
that funerals were terribly boring for him.
And I don't know why
he came up with the idea that I had to speak.
And well, when his mind was set on something,
he wouldn't change his mind.
And well, here I am.
That, in spite of it all, he was an...
Asshole!
You can't even be on time for your dad's funeral.
This is Mexico! The train crossed, don't blame me.
Dude, what's with you?
Brethren!
Jesus said,
"If anyone slaps you on the cheek, turn to him the other."
Gabo!
Luke 6:29.
NETFLIX PRESENTS
One, two, three!
How about that?
I bet you didn't expect it.
- But be careful, don't fall. - You'll make me crash!
- Yes! - Pass it!
Pass it, Gabi!
Fer! There you are, scot-free!
- Yes! - It's yours!
Goal!
It moves the infusion automatically.
Wow! Where did she get her smarts from?
- Congratulations. - Thanks.
- We won, Dad! - Well done, champs!
We won!
Bravo!
What was it?
- Okay? - Okay.
These are exclusive images.
Wait till they finish their homework. Don't distract them.
Here we see two future Nobel laureates doing their homework.
One, two, three!
How about that? I bet you didn't expect it.
No, I want that one.
Okay now. Give it to her!
Oh, you're such a good boy!
Tell your daddy.
Do you like it?
Yes.
We did it!
Yes, love, we did it.
Okay, kids.
Now the three of us are alone. We must move on.
You can't be cooped up in here! Turn that off!
Fer, pay attention!
Oh, Fer! That was silly! You come up with such ideas.
- Enough with the face, Fer! - I'm a bit bored.
You're the one who wanted to come.
And you, darling?
What are you doing?
Fixing the exhaust pipe.
How hard was it to put my dad's ashes in a pot?
We could've planted it on the weekend.
Get out.
Okay.
Did you get the chance to say goodbye?
Gabo!
This is a fucking museum!
The San Miguel '80s middle class museum, dude.
Sell tickets.
Profit from it.
Gabo?
No way!
Is this the same fridge?
You should change it.
You left the door open.
Oh, chill!
Fuck!
This is super cool.
I also saw your little lamps, they're so cool.
Still selling them?
Really? You're not gonna answer me?
Gabo, it's not my fault!
The flight was delayed.
Airports in Mexico are crap.
In Singapore, if you don't take off on time, they execute the pilot.
"Don't worry, Brother."
"What matters is you're here now."
"Want a beer?" "Yes, thanks, Sis, cheers."
When are you leaving?
Tomorrow morning.
So, let's make peace for just one night.
You can be mad at me tomorrow, okay?
Come on, Gabo.
I hate you calling me Gabo.
Hey...
- I didn't see Beto at the funeral. - He didn't go.
But he sent flowers.
What happened to the toaster I gave you?
You never thanked me, and it was cool.
Yes.
It lasted quite a while, more than my marriage.
But he wasn't reliable.
Whenever he failed, he reminded me of you.
Fucking Beto.
To cheat on you with Alicia Plancarte.
Such a jerk.
Yeah.
And you?
How many women have you cheated on lately?
When? I have no time!
I'm always at the office.
It took me a month to find out the apartment had a balcony.
Don't be an asshole.
No, I mean it!
They work me to death.
We have a super important client. And well,
they want me back right away, but...
What about you?
Still at the workshop?
- Why do you ask? You know I am. - Hey, well!
Maybe you were doing something different.
I imagine it was hard, right?
In the end, I suffered a lot.
Damn, the storage room.
Let's see.
ROBOT INFUSER
Just look at this!
PING-PONG - 1ST PLACE
JUNIOR PING-PONG TOURNAMENT ENDS
Gabriela!
Gabo! Come!
For God's sake!
What?
The neighbors will complain.
Let them complain, we're grieving. Here...
No. I'm not playing.
- Of course we're playing. - It's late.
What? So what? Let's bet, to make it interesting.
You always lose with your stupid bets.
I bet you my watch.
- That? - Yes.
It's plastic, you bought it in a flea market.
It's limited edition.
- Well, how long since you've played? - Since you left.
Really?
Let's play.
Help me.
Ready?
You suck!
Hey, wait, I'm rusty.
Don't Chinese play this a lot?
Hey, Singapore isn't China, jeez.
Okay now, brace yourself.
The first to score 20 points wins.
Hit it.
Ready?
Oh, okay.
Hit it.
Another tequila.
Hey, what's the score?
Cheers.
Hey, that ball was out!
Bring it on.
Son of a bitch.
Now you'll see.
Bring it on.
Cheers!
We're out of balls.
No way.
No way, Gabo!
- What are you doing there? - Look!
Remember this?
No way! Let's see!
Let's open it!
- Wanna open it? - Come on!
Come.
- Open it. - Yes.
Wow, look!
You've got to be kidding.
- The rules. - Yes.
"Rules."
"Rule number one."
"The Medina siblings swear to take a trip
when they turn 18."
Jeez!
We're way overdue.
- You're more overdue than I am. - Hey!
"Rule number two."
"The trip will start at San Miguel de Allende's historic center
and will be deemed concluded
once the participants reach Acapulco and pee in the sea for the first time."
- Pig! - What?
It was a symbolic act.
I asked for Veracruz, which is closer, but you...
Hey, Acapulco is cool!
Just because of Luismi.
Yeah, because of Luismi's videos.
'Cause... I don't know, all Mexican soaps shot scenes there, right?
No way, Gabo.
When did we do this?
Before Mom died.
It's pretty pro.
Because I did it.
Oh, come on!
"Rule number three."
"During the trip,
the participants must take turns
doing what the other one wants,
no exceptions."
"The youngest one takes the first turn."
Yeah, you wrote it.
"The only event both participants swear to take part in
is eating a hotel's entire room service menu."
Glutton. Of course!
I mean, Dad wouldn't even let us open the minibar.
Hey, they charge you 90 pesos for a tiny bottle of water! No!
Right, that's expensive.
"Rule number four."
"The trip will take place by motorcycle."
Look.
Dude, what happened to the bikes?
AUTO REPAIR SHOP
Look!
More antiquities.
Yeah, not everything is disposable in life, kid.
No way.
No fucking way, no fucking way. No fucking way!
I remember when Dad gave them to us.
I wanted a racetrack.
Yeah, he didn't give you what you wanted but what you needed.
Hey, do they still work?
Of course! Hey!
Absolutely not.
Who would I be, right?
You'll break your neck if you keep doing silly tricks.
Speed bump!
This feels so...
Wait!
My goodness!
You couldn't be crazier.
Gabo,
see where we are?
The historical center is lovely, but let's go home.
No, dude. This is where the trip starts.
Yeah, right.
Hey, you and I, to Acapulco.
- You're hammered. - Yeah, but it's a good idea, right?
No!
You're leaving tomorrow, and I have lots of things to do.
- We can't. - Gabo!
We swore to do it 20 years ago.
Exactly.
You can't make 15 years go away,
come back, and create chaos.
Give me one reason.
I'm not sure I turned out the lights.
No, Gabo, I mean it.
Give me a reason to stay.
Acapulco!
Here we go!
Let's go!
Shit!
Fernando!
- Are you okay? - Hey, what happened?
What happened?
I only closed my eyes for a bit.
Not to mention you're hammered, honey.
Are you okay?
I think so.
- Everything in place? - Oh, yes.
JURICA HACIENDA HOTEL BY BRISAS
Good morning, welcome.
Good morning, here.
- Of course. - Thanks.
- Allow me. - Thanks.
Welcome.
- Your car, sir? - Yes.
One moment, we'll bring it.
Hey, aren't you ordering anything else?
It doesn't seem to be enough.
I've got to watch what I eat.
What? My stomach isn't used to it.
Says the guy who had two bags of Cazares and Miguelito.
That was back in the day.
Now, in Singapore, all I have for breakfast is fish and rice.
- God! - What?
Singapore is the 8th healthiest country in the world.
So what?
You're like me, you can eat what you want and not get fat.
I have to do two hours of cardio a day.
How do you manage to eat all that and stay fit?
I'm like a lobster.
All my meat is on my tail.
But frankly, it's easier for you men.
When us women turn 35, everything sags.
- Oh, please. - Kids are my alarm.
They call me "ma'am."
Not a single "miss," not even by accident.
You drag yourself down to...
Wait.
Hello?
Fuck you!
Sorry.
Everything okay?
A client's jumpy and the jerks can't wait.
Fuck.
Once you're finished, we'll go back to San Miguel.
What?
What about the trip?
Gabriela, I can't take vacations whenever I feel like it.
They need me.
Hey, this was your idea.
I was drunk, nostalgia got the best of me.
Gabo,
I swear we'll find some time and take the trip later, okay?
All right.
In 15 years?
Gabriela, be practical.
We have no clothes,
I didn't bring my vitamins, I mean...
Then I'll go on my own.
- What? - If I don't do it now, I never will.
No, listen, Gabo...
Hey, wait!
Gabriela!
Gabriela, just wait.
You can't go on your own.
- I can't? - No.
You said it, I have nothing to do in San Miguel.
You alone on the road is dangerous.
Oh, please!
What?
I knew you'd chicken out.
I mean...
As my dad used to say, "Let's call things by their name."
That's crap.
You never change.
You always leave me alone.
Gabo.
Gabo!
BERNAL PEAK
Disgusting.
What's with the disgusting restrooms?
In Singapore, you can literally eat off restroom floors.
Why would anyone eat off a restroom floor?
Gabo, it's a saying.
Hey,
doesn't your butt hurt?
Yeah, man, and mine is more padded.
I'm chaffed.
It's fine, first you chafe, then you get a blister, and then a corn.
That's great.
Okay, where now?
I told you a thousand times,
"Pee before leaving so we don't have to stop."
I didn't have to pee.
But you do now. Hurry up.
It's okay, we won't get a medal for getting there first.
That's not the point, Marisol. The kids don't know about responsibility, damn it.
For Pete's sake, they're 11.
Hey, if you take too long, we're leaving!
- I came with the pee club... - Just like Dad.
- Did we turn off the lights? - You're paying the bill.
So, where to?
I don't know.
How about the Tequisquiapan Fair?
Fair?
You can say anything you want and you pick a fair?
It's a cheese and wine fair.
Should've started with the wine. That changes everything.
Yeah, I've always wanted to go and never got the chance.
Why?
I don't know, lack of time.
Then let's go.
Let's check Waze, right?
What? Waze?
No, it didn't exist when we were little.
Besides, it's not in the rules.
We take a right and that's it. Let's go.
Okay.
- Ready? - Yeah.
Wow!
I had a blast...
at the fair.
Check Waze, won't hurt to try.
Look.
Let's see.
I bought all kinds of things.
Let's see.
- Complete hygiene kit. - Great.
Tequisquiapan sweatshirts for the cold.
And also T-shirts.
Is that what we're wearing? Couldn't find anything nicer?
I asked if they had anything
from the new autumn-winter collection, they said they didn't.
Damn, that's too bad.
We've gotta be careful with the cash. They don't accept cards here.
Really?
- Hello. - Hi.
- A Sala Vivé, please. - Sure.
- Thanks, how much is it? - Three hundred.
Yes.
Hey, I thought I had...
Do you take cards?
No, no credit cards.
- Hello. - Hi.
I thought I had cash on me, but...
Don't worry.
I mean, it's on me if you want.
No! Are you crazy? Thanks, but no.
It could happen to anyone, right?
Okay, give me three, please. No, I'm kidding.
This feels so weird.
I know it's weird, but it's okay. It's my brother's money.
He works at a bank in Singapore.
- A bank? - Yes.
- It's good banks pay for once. - Of course!
Consider it an act of rebellion by the working class.
That's right, good.
Pretty good.
- Thank you. - It's a pleasure.
- Thank you and the bank in... - Singapore.
Singapore, that's right.
I'll let them know you're grateful.
- The lady's buying. - Yes.
Okay, if you'll excuse me. Thanks.
Bye.
Uh... how much is it?
They opened it.
What? They're still mad?
They haven't even texted me. Guess they think I'm on my way.
And you're not calling them?
What should I say?
"I'm here, enjoying cheese and wine with my sister"? I mean...
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Oh, don't turn around.
- Who is he? Do you know him? - No. Stop looking over there!
You're so obvious, don't look.
Why are you looking at him?
Do you like him?
He's handsome.
Don't turn around, don't be so obvious!
Who's he with?
- He's... - I know about this stuff.
- I think he likes you. - Oh, please.
The last guy I hooked up with was Beto.
At Marianita Villareal's fifteenth birthday.
Really?
You've been with other guys besides Beto, right?
Sorry, I won't answer that.
Hey, I'm worried about you!
It's been two years since your divorce. Or is it three?
Three years without doing it?
I live in San Miguel, Fernando.
Flirt and next day it's in the papers.
You can't fuck the first guy you stumble upon.
- You know what? Come. - No! What's with you?
- It'll be too obvious. - My turn, we're doing what I say.
We're not doing that now.
The rules are clear.
Rules should be respected.
Or what are we?
Wait.
Oh!
Hurry!
- Hi. - What's up?
Sorry to interrupt.
My sister and I aren't from here, we're looking for recommendations.
Oh, yes, they're siblings.
Yes.
Well, my cousin was wondering.
- Cousins? - Cousins, yes.
- Wanna sit? - Aren't we intruding?
Not at all. If you want, you sit here, I'll sit there.
- Really? - Yes.
Okay. In fact, you paid for this bottle.
- And the bank in Singapore. - Yes.
- Come. - Thanks.
Jeez!
It's nothing.
My sister would've bought you another bottle,
but we're being careful about the cash. Huh, Gabo?
Yeah, that's true.
- Gabo? - No, Gabriela.
Gabriela, Lalo.
- It's a pleasure, Lalo. - Likewise.
All right, I want...
- Time to eat! - Let's see.
Unbelievable!
- This one? - Cheers!
- Cheers!
Cheers.
Our song.
That's it!
No, you!
Come on, let's dance!
Fernando.
I'm great at shopping online.
- That's great! - Buying everything.
I, uh... Oh!
I'm good at putting on lipstick without a mirror while chatting.
That's a huge talent.
Good for you, cousin!
I'm good at
drinking for free.
Lalo, we know that.
Huge talent.
I'm good at...
Gabo, say whatever comes to mind.
Paying taxes!
No, Gabo, no.
Hey, my yearly refunds are phenomenal.
Okay, my sister is really good at keeping things anyone would throw away.
- Huh? - I mean, she's great at inventing stuff.
She has won contests since she was little.
Uh-huh, and you helped me. Remember, with the bikes?
- Yes. - But not that often.
It's so great you get along.
Yeah, we made a great team.
We were even regional ping-pong champions and all.
Tap dance runners-up.
Yeah. What?
What?
- Tap? - Yeah, tap dance.
It's surprisingly popular in San Miguel.
You're not serious, are you?
Oh, okay.
It's true.
Weird, isn't it?
Let's show them.
- What? No, wait. - Sorry.
I don't remember the choreography.
- You don't? - No.
We practiced every fucking day for two years.
The caps for the shoes.
I mean, with bottle caps.
- It'll be fun. - How does it go?
Can you help me? Stick it in the groove.
You'll see me fly on stage.
I can't wait!
Here, in the groove in the...
- Look, it fits in the groove. - Just about.
Sounds great.
Hi, do you know "I Run, I Fly, I Accelerate?"
- Will you play it? - Sure.
- Great. - They're gonna dance to it.
Okay now, get ready.
You'll see the Medina siblings flying on stage.
What a few drinks can do! Wow!
Come!
Look what you put me through, damn idiot!
- Haven't talked like that in ages. - It's ego suicide.
Am I using my heart for the first time?
For you
For me, for two
I run, I fly, I accelerate to be with you
And start the game
And light up the fire of love
I run to be with you
I run, I fly, I accelerate to be with you
And start the game
And light up the fire of love
I run to be with you
Bravo!
Yeah!
So embarrassing!
I haven't done this in a while, okay?
Yes.
I wasn't expecting to do it.
So, I didn't wax or anything.
I don't know what surprise you'll run into.
I'm telling you so you're not shocked.
You're perfect.
- Really? - Yes.
Yes.
Wait.
What's wrong?
Everything's fine.
But I like it...
slow.
Oh, right, right.
Slow, of course.
- Yes. - Yes.
Yes, yes.
Slow.
Have you heard of tantric sex?
- You haven't? - No.
No, no, no, wait.
Come here.
Sit.
Undress.
Yes.
So, you don't live here?
No, this is my grandparents' house.
But no one ever comes anymore, except us when there's a fair.
I see.
It's pretty.
Cozy.
Yes, it's very nice.
It's full of memories.
Yeah, the same thing happened to me when I went to my parents' house.
Sa!
It's a mantra.
For male sexual stimulation.
Oh!
Oh, jeez!
And how do you use this?
This crystal has amassed sexual energy.
I've been amassing it for some months.
Okay, that's so interesting.
Hey, I'm not a prude, but if we're gonna do kinky stuff...
I don't know, at least I should know...
where to put it.
Lie down.
Won't you disinfect it first?
Sa!
Can you feel... the vibrations?
Oh, it uses batteries.
Oh.
Can you feel it?
I don't know, maybe it'll take me some time,
but I'll focus here and give it my best.
Fer, we're not gonna do anything.
Why not?
No, I think I'll go to bed.
No! Wait, it gets better.
What?
I didn't want to wonder how it'd be.
Contain your orgasm.
Hold it.
- Yes, I'll... - Sa!
I'll contain it, don't worry. It won't escape.
Oh, it's so lovely! Sa!
Did you like it?
Is that it?
Everything's so gloomy without you
The seas wash away from the beaches
How did it go?
What a night!
Really?
Why did you turn it off?
I don't like José José.
You were singing it.
Was I?
No.
That was Dad's favorite song.
Was it?
I can't remember.
He played that record almost every day.
He sang that song in the shower.
In the end, his jerk side went away.
I swear.
Cancer improved his personality.
He even became funny.
You don't know what happened one day with poor Aunt Enriqueta.
She told him, "Francisco, don't be afraid, you're going to a better place."
Know what he answered?
"Any place is better than here by your side, Enriqueta."
It's okay to be sad because he died, you know?
Do you know he asked about you all the time?
- He was so proud. - He'd never be proud of me.
I know he was a really difficult guy.
But he loved us in his own way.
He couldn't cope without Mom.
And had absolutely no clue how to raise us.
But old habits die hard.
At first, I hated his sayings. Now, you don't know how much I miss them.
I never got why you didn't leave San Miguel.
I couldn't leave him alone.
No, I mean before he got sick.
That's what I mean.
The battery's charged!
Excuse me.
- Already? - Yes.
It got amazing.
- Really? - Yes.
Is it my turn now?
Yes.
I loved it. I loved it.
It was the best night of our lives.
Sa!
Thanks for everything, okay?
- See you. - See you.
- Thanks, cousins! - It's okay.
- We had a great time. - Take care.
Come back soon.
- Of course. - Yes.
Is everything okay?
- Super, and you? - Great.
- Ready? - Let's go!
- Finished? - Yes.
Almost didn't make it.
THERMAL BATHS
Not a single message?
For real?
What if something happened to me?
First, they insist I go back, and now they don't give a fuck about me.
Last night was good, huh?
It was an experience that...
will definitely never happen again.
Ever in my life.
Yeah, the guy had large hands.
So much energy.
Spare me the details.
Of course.
How did it go with the cousin?
Great.
She hit on me,
but it wasn't my time.
Didn't she have large hands?
You're crazy, Gabo.
No.
Stop.
No. Why?
Please!
What is it?
I think we should take them.
This isn't Singapore. Picking up people on the road is dangerous.
Right, they look like criminals.
Gabo, they're kids.
They're hitchhiking. What if something happens to them?
They're coming.
- Think they'll mug us? - No.
- Love... - They seem like good people, relax.
- Hi. - Thanks.
Hi. Where are you headed?
Meeting some friends in Tlaxcala.
Oh, we'll take you.
- Tlaxcala would be a detour. - You wanted to go to the thermal baths.
- You loved them. - Yes, but now it's my turn.
So, suck it up.
We'd be glad to take you.
- Are you sure? - Yes, of course.
Okay, thanks.
We need to see your IDs, though.
Oh, yes, of course.
- Jeez! - Thanks.
Sorry, for our safety.
No, it's fine.
I'm glad...
We'll take a picture of your IDs to send it to our friends.
- And a selfie, okay? - Good, as a keepsake.
- How are you? Hi. - Bros, what's up?
Hello!
- Hi, what's up? - Bro.
Pals!
Hi, welcome!
Thanks.
Hello, how are you?
Oh, can I touch it?
Yes, sister.
Hi!
What's the goat for?
She's part of the family.
I see, you don't eat it.
No, of course not.
So, what is all this?
Basically, we're here to have a collective experience.
Okay.
We share the same time and the same space with nature.
With ourselves.
We go back to the origin.
All together, as a community.
I see, it's a sect.
What?
- No. - No.
This is a spiritual experience.
We believe we are all connected.
That our souls came to this world to find each other.
To form a family of sorts.
- What? - Your hands.
Oh.
Like you.
You are connected through something greater than blood.
Exactly.
Yours souls chose
this place and this moment because they wanted to be together.
I see.
That's exactly what sect people would say.
Don't listen to him.
I was just like you at your age.
When I was a kept kid.
But when you have bills to pay,
things change, you know?
I don't want to live to work.
I want more.
And you want more too.
Otherwise, you wouldn't be here, traveling on your old bike,
dressed this weird at 50.
No, hey, wait, 40.
Hey, man!
Age is in your soul. Sorry.
No, wait, I'm not here for my sake.
- You're not? - I'm here for my sister.
What? This was your idea.
You needed a change.
I was doing great.
Please, you're not doing great.
Can I ask you something?
Are you alone or do you have kids, a family?
Well, I... tried to have kids.
For quite a while.
And after seeing many doctors and spending a fortune,
they ended up telling us, well,
that I couldn't.
I didn't know.
It's not the kind of thing you text about in a chat group.
But it was fine.
'Cause if a divorce is awful, imagine it with kids.
This way it was awful, period.
See?
Maybe that's why we had to meet.
So you could tell each other this.
In this life, there's a reason for everything.
Always, everything.
Dessert, guys?
- Yes! - Yes, thanks!
- Oh, yummy! - I need this.
I'll take two.
One more. Oh, thanks.
- It's delicious. - My goodness!
- What is this? - I don't know, but it's delicious.
Shit, careful, they have mushrooms.
How many did you eat?
Hi, beautiful.
I feel we have a cosmic connection.
Yes.
Thanks for this offering.
No one has ever gotten this bad.
No.
Hey.
Thanks.
Thanks for bringing me here...
and for being with me.
Though, to be honest, it would've been amazing
if you'd been there on time.
Not just sent stupid money.
I have a son.
What?
Oh, it spurted out.
But how? I mean, a son?
I have a son.
You mean I have a nephew?
This is heavy!
I have a nephew? For real?
I have a nephew.
That's incredible.
Lights off, brethren!
What are they?
Fireflies.
Fernando?
Fernando.
Fernando, are you okay?
- Hey! - What happened?
Are you okay?
I think I kissed a goat.
You saw the fireflies too, right?
You even told me you had a son.
For real?
Then the mushrooms did hit me.
You don't have a son, do you?
You would've told me.
But, if you do, it's okay.
- Really? - Well, I mean, it's your life, right?
Now you're open and understanding?
Well, since I know you don't have a son.
No.
But what if I did?
Fucking Fernando!
What?
Hey...
I knew it! I just knew it!
Wait, last night you took it better.
I was stoned!
I'm not discussing this hungry.
- Let's have breakfast. - You've no excuse.
I want breakfast.
- I can't talk with an empty stomach. - No! How can you say something like that?
Stop frowning.
Sorry, I can't, I'm still processing it.
Hey, what's there to process?
I had a girlfriend, we fucked, we got pregnant.
She wanted to keep it and I wanted to do my masters in London.
That's how it happened. She kept him and I left.
And it's one more story of Women, Real Life Cases.
And that's that.
As if it was no big deal.
You just blurt it out.
I knew you'd fight me over this.
That's why I didn't tell you.
Hey, what did you expect?
I was a stupid kid.
I wasn't ready to be a dad.
How old is he?
Fifteen.
What's his name?
Ricardo.
His mother chose the name.
I like it.
Hey, does he know about me, his grandparents and all?
I don't know.
We've never talked.
His mom and I agreed that, if I wasn't gonna be in his life,
I shouldn't contact him.
And where does he live?
In Mexico City, with his mom.
- Perfect. - What?
It's on our way.
- Let's go see him. - You're nuts.
He's all the family we have left, Fernando.
Besides, it's my turn. I get to choose, you do as I say.
- No, wait... - Whatever I say, no exceptions!
Rules are rules, or what are we?
See that, partner?
Yes.
Pull over.
They'll definitely want something.
Let me take care of this, please. Keep quiet.
Why?
You have issues with authority, you know it.
Oh, please!
Just look at them.
In Singapore, all policemen are like the ones you see in Bruce Lee movies.
- Shut up. - Look at them!
Morning, young lady.
How are you, officers? Everything okay?
Morning.
- Where are you coming from? - San Miguel, we're going to Mexico City.
And you're driving without a helmet.
Yes, we know. We had a huge emergency.
We had to leave quickly. He barely got dressed, as you can see.
Imagine him taking a helmet.
Helmets save lives, miss.
I know, but we're going through a family tragedy.
Our dad died.
What happened to him?
Cancer.
That sucks, that crap also took my grandma.
I'm so sorry.
- Thanks. - That shit spares no one.
No one.
But that doesn't excuse the helmet.
I know, sorry. It won't happen again.
I swear, officer.
Well, okay now.
How much to let us go?
Come on, guys!
We all know a bribe solves everything in this small town. What?
Tlaxcala isn't a small town.
In the Free and Sovereign State of Tlaxcala,
helmets are required.
Yes, we know. We know.
But this is what happened, what can we do in such a case?
STATE OF MEXICO ENDS HERE TLAXCALA STARTS HERE
He's dressed like a table dancer.
- Look, I'll make him jump. - Yeah.
Cut it out! Fuck you!
Cut it out!
Stop!
Get lost, fucking loser!
Lowlife!
Long live Tlaxcala, assholes!
Fuck you!
Hey, this hotel is cool.
Yeah, right? It's nice.
I have bruises on my legs.
You do?
Oh, my back is killing me.
Come in!
Wow!
Should I close the door?
Yes, we're not expecting anyone. Close the door, please.
Why the rush? You made me get out of the shower.
Well, I've been thinking a lot about something and I want to talk.
Wow! You got a living room and all?
Yes, you didn't?
I didn't!
That's weird, we paid for the same type of room.
This is a terrible idea.
Frankly, it is.
Splurging money on a hotel room is stupid.
- No, not that. - What?
Coming to meet the kid.
I think it's like that girl said, everything happens for a reason.
The rain, the cops. I guess the universe didn't want us to come.
Don't tell me you're not dying to meet him.
It's not that I don't wanna.
I think it's too late.
I don't think he wants to meet his asshole father.
Hey!
You're not such an asshole!
If you compare me with a serial killer, I'm even cool.
You love people thinking you're mean,
'cause you're a softie.
But look at you, you're here.
You could be in Singapore and you're with me.
No.
What?
I know what you're trying to do.
You want to convince me to go see the kid.
- Sorry, but no. - Where are you going?
- Anywhere but here! - No.
- Let go of me! - You're not leaving!
He's my son!
It's my business if I don't wanna see him.
- You wanna see him! - It strikes a nerve.
Because you couldn't have kids...
Sorry.
Sorry, I didn't mean it.
Fuck, Gabo!
I bit myself.
You're right, you are an asshole.
I try to believe you're not, but you always disappoint.
Gabo, sorry.
I can't believe you don't regret abandoning him.
I do regret it.
I regret leaving him,
leaving you, leaving my dad.
It's something I still struggle with.
Look, if you're gonna scold me, I need a tequila.
What are you gonna do?
- Two hundred pesos. - Crooks.
Yes.
Room service?
Rule number three.
The last slice, or what are we?
Try crème brûlée.
Gimme.
Oh, I can't breathe.
I'll go throw up in my bathroom.
Good night.
Bye.
Gimme.
Hey.
Is this jacket too much?
How do I look?
Let's see.
It's fine.
Like a cool adultescent.
You should've bought something else. I mean, just tennis shoes?
Hey, I also bought the jeans. It was all so expensive.
If I took too long, you would've chickened out.
No.
Can I ask you something?
Only if it's not a stupid question.
Is there anything you regret?
It is a stupid question.
Hey, I did my part last night. It's your turn.
When I see your life,
I feel like...
maybe someday I could've been like you.
Sure you could've been like me.
I thought you'd end up working for NASA or something.
Yeah, sure. No use crying over spilled milk.
What the fuck is that?
I mean...
Can you believe my passport is valid?
I always renew it, but never use it.
But it kind of gives me hope I'll travel someday.
- Want some? - No.
How do you know they live here?
It's the same apartment she lived in with her mom. They never moved.
How do you know they never moved?
Social networks.
You've been stalking them?
- Is that them? - Yes.
Tell them I said hi.
Yes, of course.
Eat.
Sometimes it's 8:00 p.m. and you haven't eaten.
I love you, Mom.
I'm glad he looks like his mom.
We saw him, let's go.
The check, miss.
Gabo, wait. What are you doing? Wait! I'll leave it here, miss.
Wait!
Hush, shut up. Stop talking.
- Just walk normal. - What are you doing? Wait.
Just come!
Huh?
Hi, Mrs. Lourdes, how are you? Have a good day.
That's a nest, right? A bird.
You suck as a stalker.
He seems kind of dumb.
Why do you say that?
Give him a chance.
What if he's like his mom?
Oh, please.
Look, we've been following him and he's clueless.
Three, two, one, go!
- Kick it to me! - Pass it!
Take it from him!
- Goal! - That's it!
Keep sharp! Keep sharp!
Strike!
Well, he's good.
Like Hugo Sánchez with Real Madrid, that good.
Wow!
Goal!
See?
He's better than you.
The ball!
Hey, the ball!
You can throw it.
Pass it to me.
Hey.
- Can we play? - For real?
- Gabo, wait. - You need experience.
- Hey, Gabo. - Come on.
Gabo. Hey, no, wait. We're only three.
It's true, you'll crush us.
Right, I'll play with you.
Okay then.
- Go on. - Let's go.
Shadow him.
Come on, Gabo!
Here, Gabo!
Goal!
You're amazing.
Of course, she's great.
In school, she'd make the boys look bad.
Gabo! Gabo!
Shadow him!
Here, kiddo!
Yes.
- Strike! - Gabo!
Goal!
Oh, shit.
That was good, huh?
You play really well.
Thanks.
Oh, no, please!
Look at that. Aren't they sweet?
They're famous in the park.
- Really? - Yes.
They've been married 50 years.
Then, he got Alzheimer's.
She had to take care of him.
But it was too hard, so they put him in a home.
Then, she got Alzheimer's too.
They sent her to the same place as him.
And they didn't remember each other.
Here's the best part.
Every day, whenever they meet, it's as if they met for the first time.
And every day, they fall in love again.
You're pulling our leg.
It's true!
- Like in the movies? - Why would I lie?
For real?
I knew it. See?
But it would be cool if it was true.
Well, we've gotta go, so...
Well played.
- Bye. - Bye.
- Well played.
You too.
We don't need a paternity test, do we?
The kid is cool.
Hey, and he looks like you.
Well, he's cuter.
And nicer.
And taller.
Okay, done. You spoke with him. Hope you're happy.
The tough part will be telling him you're his dad.
I mean, we could go with the classic...
"Ricardo,
I am your father."
I'm not telling him.
What? I mean, we met him.
He's fine, he's happy.
He can go on with his life, so can I.
So, we did this for nothing?
He's better off without me.
Fer,
I saw you glow.
I've never seen you so happy.
You can't tell me you're not doing anything.
Although, well,
it's no surprise.
- No, it's no surprise. - I mean...
I mean...
Whenever you see a responsibility, you run away.
You're really something.
It's okay to regret stuff,
but you also need to correct your mistakes, you coward.
Wait. The only coward here is you.
You're saying I left you. Okay, I admit it. I sort of did.
But I'm not the only reason you stayed in San Miguel, neither was Dad.
Don't twist things around.
I'm not twisting things around.
But you always use us as an excuse.
You're afraid of going out and messing things up.
But here's some news for you, when this trip is over,
you'll go back to your same old boring life.
Yeah. Okay now, great.
Yes, I'm the one who makes up excuses.
Great. What about you?
What?
What do you do?
You act aloof, "Yeah, I don't care about anyone."
When you actually lead a shitty life.
You've a job where nobody cares about you, a balcony you don't use.
At least it's my balcony.
I always thought you and Dad were alike.
But you're the true son of a bitch.
You're crazy, Gabo.
Enough, silent blessing and fuck it all.
- I'm out of here. - Sure.
You're such a drag.
Honey, the keys.
Hello?
Hi, Daniela.
Who is it?
Fer.
Fernando Medina.
Oh.
How are you?
Hey, I don't want to be rude,
but I'm having dinner with some friends.
Can I call you later?
Yes. Yes, sorry.
Hello?
I lied to you, I'm not with anyone.
I just didn't want to talk to you.
Yeah.
Yes, I thought as much.
Are you in Singapore?
Uh...
Yes. Yes, I'm here.
What time is it there?
Uh... Oh, here, it's about...
No, sorry. Sorry, no.
I don't want to lie to you.
I'm here, in Mexico City.
Yes, I know.
I can see you.
What are you doing here?
My dad died.
I'm so sorry.
I wanted to know how you're doing. You look good.
You look like crap.
Hey...
Did you finish your doctorate?
Ages ago.
And Ricardo?
What do you want to know?
Does he need anything?
How is he doing in school?
Did you vaccinate him?
I'm worried.
You know, they're using nanotechnology in vaccines, so...
What do you want, Fernando?
I don't know.
Since my dad died... I can't stop thinking about Ricardo.
Or maybe the remorse is torturing you
and you wanna talk to him to feel you've done your part.
Go back to Singapore and forget about him once again.
If you want to see him, it'll have to be for real.
Do you think you can do that?
Uh...
Goodbye, Fernando.
WELCOME TO MORELOS
Thanks.
Gabo!
Fuck you!
What?
I said fuck you!
I can't hear you, you'll have to speak up!
Fuck you.
Come on, sorry.
Come on, dude.
I love you!
Let's see.
The clutch is loose.
- Exactly, that's what happened. - Let's see.
You don't need help, Brother?
No.
You were right.
Yes, I know.
About what?
I'm a coward.
No, wait, don't listen to me.
Yes, I mean it.
I stayed in San Miguel 'cause it's my comfort zone.
Gabo, you're braver than me.
If we're here, it's because of you. I wanted to go back.
Look.
In a week together,
we traveled, there were fights, cops, a nephew.
There was even tantric sex!
- What? - Nothing.
I did stuff I would've never done, really.
Okay, yes. Explain tantric sex.
You inspire me to do things I'd never do.
Okay.
Can we please go back to the tantric sex?
I'm trying to tell you something nice.
I need you too.
Without you,
I'm a jerk.
Yeah, you are, frankly.
Maybe that girl was right.
Our souls are connected and search for each other in times of need.
Oh, I can see you in that sect.
Oh!
- Wanna play? - I pass.
No, you don't. Come.
- Come, drop the spoon. - Thanks.
- Can we play against you? - No.
Bummer! Come back and eat.
- Come on. - No, let's bet.
Let's make it interesting.
- 500? - Think that's interesting?
I know... my watch.
Damn, it's from a flea market.
Flea market my ass! No, it's a limited...
I know, the bikes.
- If you win, you keep them. - No. What? Wait.
- Are you crazy? - Those?
Yes.
- They're crap. - They're not crap. What's with you?
They're Carabelas from the '80s.
They're classic.
Original parts, new breaks. I just installed them myself.
There, they're worth something.
- You have nothing to lose. - No?
No.
- Deal? - Deal.
You're on.
Okay, deal. Let's do it.
- Come. - Sorry, that was stupid.
Hey, we started the trip as a game, we'll end it playing one.
Oh, lovely symbolism, but no.
Not the bikes.
Hey, don't worry.
I'd never jeopardize them.
Look, the guy seems old.
And the kid, well...
They won't beat us.
What if they do?
They won't! I've been watching them, they're not that good. Come on.
We'll crush them. Come on.
- Okay now. - Ready?
Eleven points wins.
- Okay then. - Yeah.
- Yeah! Great! - That was good!
One-nil, okay.
- Fuck, you got in the way! - Two-nil.
- That's it! - Good.
- We'd crush them? - You're not trying.
I just ate!
Then burp.
Okay, enough.
Oh, yes.
- Hey, ladies, play, will you? - Right.
- We're waiting, mister. - Bring it on.
Goal, man!
Time to swap sides.
There you go!
That was great!
Keep it up!
That's it!
Well done!
Ten-ten, match point.
Keep sharp, I'm telling you!
- Okay now. - Dad.
Let me serve.
Okay.
But don't mess up.
No, sir.
Your turn.
Come on!
- Good one! - We won!
- We beat them, man! - We won!
- There! - Yeah!
Well done!
What's so funny?
Nothing.
- Give 'em. - What?
The keys.
No, wait, no... Can we renegotiate?
Renegotiate what, asshole? Keys!
No, sorry, there's no need to be aggressive.
- Butt out. - Stay out of it, crazy lady.
- Are you okay? - Oh, no.
- Does it hurt a lot? - Put some soap on it.
Soap.
There?
Think it's broken?
Oh, I don't know.
See? You're not such a jerk.
- You let them win. - So did you.
You're right.
My dad gave us the bikes because he knew we'd need them someday.
What are we gonna do?
Duplicate.
Let's go.
Let's go! Hurry!
Come on! Quick!
Run!
But when I saw him...
Damn.
We won fair and square.
- Did you think I'd punch her? - No, you wouldn't.
- It won't start. - What?
- It won't start. - It won't? What about mine?
The bikes!
Fuck!
Jump on!
Wait, wait!
Get moving!
Catch 'em!
Damn, my bike!
Hey!
Acapulco!
It's never too late! Ever!
Welcome, Sister.
- We made it! - We made it!
Okay, pose.
Wait.
Ready?
We did it!
This is so nice!
Feels nice?
Uh-huh.
Feel something warm?
You peed?
Rules are rules, they must be respected.
Okay.
No! Don't be disgusting! No!
The current is coming this way.
Or what are we?
Oh!
What happened?
We're here.
- We're home? - Yes.
Wait.
- Mission accomplished. - We did it.
Is everything okay?
You twisted my finger.
What?
Stupid me! I told you I left the lights on.
Oh, well...
Thank you.
Look.
So you don't forget this trip.
I'll keep the T-shirt so I don't forget.
I love you, idiot.
I love you.
I'll miss you.
And I'll miss you... a lot.
Take good care.
Dear passengers,
we remind you to keep your personal belongings in sight
at all times.
If you find any suspicious luggage,
please report it...
Hi, good morning. Where are you traveling?
Everywhere.
Fer?
Hi, Ricardo.
The animals in this film were not mistreated.
They were under their handlers' care and supervision.
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