Guaraní (2016) - full transcript

Last push.

It's coming.

Come on, you'll rest latter on.

You'll rest latter on.

It'll soon be over.

Calm down.

It's coming. It'coming.

Calm down, honey.

-Hang on.

- Breathe. It's coming.

You'll soon rest.

Breathe. It's coming.

You'll rest In a little Willie.

Calm down.

It'll soon be over.

It's coming.

A little more, a little more

I's coming.

Come on, push.

What are you doing there?

Go away!

Guaraní.

Congratulations, Mr.Atilio!

A pretty baby girl was born.

Were you?

Around.

I knew you would for me.

Lopon, let's go.

Get in, Yara.

How are you Mr. Atilio?

Very well.

You're a little late today.

I've been waiting for a while.

The Paraná river is rough and treacherous,

Besides, I'm carrying a heavy.

You've got a small one today.

I've got two people

Who want to cross.

And I didn't want to burden you.

Mr.Atilio, you'll make a difference.

With these night trips.

Get on the boat.

That's notching.

Fix the engine, make it work.

And then come see me.

Listen to me.

I am a fisherman.

That's what l do.

And the engine works well.

Whatever you say.

Grandpa!

The engine's dead, it won't start.

-Yara!

- Is there a package for me?

No, you mother didn't send anything.

Maybe tomorrow.

See you.

This is for you.

You're accepting the liquor again

From the Argentinian.

Then he pays you

whatever ve wants

and you can't complain.

Grandpa, he's not

strong enough yet!

If he were my grandson,

he'd be strong enough.

Take the money to Walter

before sundown.

I'm tired Grandpa.

Can't I go tomorrow?

No, do it now.

And count the money.

Not like before.

Well, alright.

I need a book for school.

Can I have some money?

Here. Everything comes

from the earth.

The baby won't stop crying.

I don't know

what's happening to her.

Relax, babies are like that.

Relax, take it easy.

Aunt, change it,

the remote doesn't work.

What else do you want

me to do for you?

Get up, girl,

and do something to help.

This is last straw.

Leave it, leave it!

I'm watching.

You're so annoying!

Beatriz, where were you?

Mother! I'm a grown up.

Were have you been?

Damn it!

Beatriz has a boyfriend!

Asshole! You're so nosy!

It's true I saw you with him!

Do not come here pregnant!

Shut up, all of you!

Here we speak Guaraní.

If you don't like it,

you can leave.

- What do you have there?

- My mom sent it to me.

What's the big deal?

You mother Isn't here.

Yara, what did your mother send?

Nothing.

Your mother was going to send me money.

She didn't send you anything.

She's been crying for days.

I don't know what's wrong

with her.

It's normal

some babies cry a lot.

She didn't give her the medicine.

Maybe that's it but it's normal.

Beatriz also cried a lot.

Some babies cry a lot.

It's full, Mr. Atillo.

See you later.

Ill. Cutie.

You get more beautiful

as time goes by.

Those things your mother sends

from Buenos Aires.

I don't want you wearing them.

You look like a girl

from Buenos Aires.

Go change, we'll leave later.

Grandpa, look how pretty

these clothes are - No.

We're working here

and we're not doing as you say.

Do not tempt the devil.

Crazy old man,

I'm fed up with you!

I am not a boy!

Get by or your own!

Hi.

It's for Lara.

I miss you so much.

I bet you're all grown up.

I hope you like

the shirt I sent you.

I want you to know

that I'm pregnant.

You're going to have

a little brother.

I can't visit you this year.

Don't tell your grandfather.

Here's my new number.

So you can call me

if you need anything.

Study a lot and listen

to your aunts.

I miss you a lot Mom.

You're finally having a boy.

Congratulations.

Can you call this number?

Can you?

- Of course, Mr. Atilio.

Speak, now you can speak.

Elena?

Dd you get through?

Will you pay later?

No problem.

Go get changed.

Your bag's over there.

Did you go through my stuff?

Where is my mother's letter?

I said

where's my mother's letter!

Damn it, Grandpa

don't touch my things!

This's wrong, Grandpa.

We're moving away from home.

Where are we going, Grandpa.

To look for my grandson.

Buenos Aires is far away.

I know where it is.

Far away, down the river.

Get some rest.

Grandpa, that engine

doesn't work anymore.

Let's go home.

We'll talk to Mom, so she can pay for the bus.

There's no time to go back.

My grandson has

to be born in Paraguay.

I have to teach him to fish.

Like my father taught me.

But you're a woman,

you'll never understand.

Men were born to be on the river.

I've been working with

you since I was born.

I can to it too.

Men were born to be

on the river!

And women were born

to stay at home!

Now you remember that?

She has nowhere to go,

she'll be back.

Beto, let's take a look

at the engine.

Where did you go?

To the bedroom.

Girls can't go standing up.

Who gave you that?

That guy.

I told him I'd pay him later.

Grandpa,

are we already in Argentina?

The river looks the same.

And why do they speak

our language.

A long time ago

this was Guaraní territory.

Was Paraguay bigger?

It was all one land.

Then it was divided

into countries.

And everyone was screwed over.

Could you repair the engine?

That smart man is helping us.

Come on.

It cost $ 10,000 guaranís, Grandpa.

How old are you?

Fourteen years old.

Why do they call your dad

The Uruguayan?

They call me The Uruguayan

because I was in Uruguay.

I came to work in Yacyreta

as a teenager.

There I met Beto's mother

who is Paraguayan, like you.

And then I couldn't go back.

I want to make you an offer.

You might like it.

Translate.

We know the engine is broken.

But the boat good

and it has some cargo.

I'll buy it from you.

That is more than enough

for the bus to Buenos Aires.

Yes, the bus!

He can sell you

the engine and the cargo,

but not the boat.

I'll keep the cargo.

And take care of the boat

until you come back from Buenos Aires.

I'll give it back

only if you bring me.

We can close the deal tomorrow.

Now let's have the barbecue.

Not a bite all day.

The only time my friend

dropped the rod to have a sandwich,

a fish dragged it off the boat.

Three minutes later.

I feel a bite.

I looked at him and said:

“here's your rod “.

And he says...

Come here!

Dad!

Let's get to bed,

we're getting up early.

I'll tell you something.

There is a man at night

we cannot see.

We can't get distracted.

We have to be very careful.

You can't walk alone out there.

The lord of the night has a name.

But you can't say it.

He gets very mad

He doesn't want his name to be said.

If you mention it,

Or it, you whistle at night,

he may show up.

And he can hurt you!

The Lord of the night is horrible,

a perverse being.

He has bad intentions.

He becomes friends with some men.

He can help you when you fish.

But you must never

get distracted.

He is treacherous

and very intelligent.

Did you see him?

From afar.

Once.

Standing on the bank of the river,

he looked like a big otter.

He stood up on two feet.

And whelm I saw him better,

the fish that were already

clean and gutted,

started turning over

and jumped back into the water.

And they swam away.

The Lord of the night

usually shows up to girls

who are bad.

And gets them pregnant.

By resting his hairy hands

on their bellies.

That's why.

You have to be good.

Why are you doing that, Grandpa?

I'm leaving this tobacco

for the Lord of the night

in case he comes by tonight.

If you want go to bed,

you can sleep

in the fishermen's cabin.

Where are you sleeping?

Here in the tent

I have to be near the bank.

Let's go.

What are we going to do now?

Do you want a “chipa”?

Thank You.

Are you coming

to see the Virgin?

Where are you from?

I've never seen you before.

We're from Paraguay.

We're going to Buenos Aires.

Is he your grandfather?

Your granddaughter is beautiful.

Here.

Pray to her, so you

have a good trip.

I don't know how to pray.

You, don't?

It's no science.

No one taught me.

Good morning!

How did you sleep.

Here, miss, sweet pastry.

Here you go.

Here, miss.

Thank you, have a nice trip.

A pastry.

- Sir, sorry to brother you.

- Thank you.

Miss...

Where did you come from?

I'm not walking anymore!

- What?

- This is not travelling!

I want to take the bus!

Shut up!

Do not talk to me like that.

Learn to respect your elders.

If we get to Buenos Aires,

I'll leave you stranded there.

Let's see how you get by.

If you don't want

to speak Spanish!

As if you were a rock Old drunk!

Come on.

Come on!

To Buenos Aires?

Stay on this road a few miles,

and you'll see a town.

There's a train,

it'll take you to Buenos Aires.

Thank you.

Sorry, mam,

I didn't mean to brother you.

What do you need?

Is the train coming by?

We need to go to Buenos Aires.

It already came

it'll be back in two days.

Do you have any food?

But we only have Paraguayan money.

I'll see what I can do.

A bathroom?

Go ahead.

Sorry to brother you.

How will you buy train tickets

it you only have Paraguayan money?

I can exchange it for you.

How much do you have?

Grandpa.

The money.

Is that enough?

Pato! Patrício!

Come here, please.

Do you know

if they're hiring on the farm?

You mean them?

They should get ready

I'll take them.

They don't pay much

but it'll be enough for the train.

Do you have a phone.

- Yes, don't worry.

- Mom.

- Yara!

Don't spend

your money, baby. Are you alright?

I miss you very much.

I miss you do, honey

But I can't now, my dear.

Go to Betty's house on Saturday

and I'll call you there, ok.

I have a lot of work

and I'm behind.

They're calling me now.

I miss you, baby.

I will call you on Saturday.

Say hello to your grandfather

and aunts.

I miss you very much

but I have to work now.

I have to go, Iara.

- Bye, baby.

- I love, you too.

- Bye.

- Bye.

Did you speak with her?

She doesn't know we're coming.

We're here, get out.

Come on.

Go to the storehouse.

We'll talk

to the foreman tomorrow.

Go get some rest.

- Good morning, Sir.

- Hello, Patrício

I brought you

some people to work.

Two oft them

aren't from the area.

Could you give them a hand

for a couple of days?

I have strong hands

and I know how to work the land.

The girl can help as well.

Ok, but the girl gets paid half.

Are you tired, Grandpa.

It doesn't matter.

You worked

very well today, honey.

All aboard!

All aboard!

Tickets!

Your ticket.

Thank you!

Grandpa! I'm going

to the bathroom.

Why did you hit me?

As if you were worried about me.

You don't love me.

You only love your grandson.

Why do you care

if he's born in Argentina?

Blood doesn't know

that countries were divided.

Who carries the blood?

I think women do.

Because they give birth.

In the end, we're more important.

Without boys,

you can't have children.

And without women

who gave birth to boys?

If all the men leave Paraguay.

How will the country grown?

That's why

the Lord of the night exists.

Grandpa!

What's the matter?

Grandpa.

What is it?

Are you alright, Grandpa?

Talk to me, please.

Grandpa.

I need...

I need to rest, dear.

Don't say that,

you're very strong.

You'll be alright.

Rest here.

I'll be right back.

No!

Tell him not to move.

Grandpa.

It's to make you feel better

and help you walk.

So you can get to Buenos Aires

and see your grandson.

You really are brave.

Your grandfather

doesn't speak Spanish.

He never wanted to learn

but he understands.

- Will he get better?

- Yes, don't worry.

He was very dehydrated,

but he will be fine with this.

You're very dirty.

Do you want to shower?

I have clothes for you.

And my grandfather.

He'll be fine, it's ok.

He needs to rest.

Come on.

Come on.

Come with me.

Have a cookie.

Do you want a “mate”?

Your shirt's very pretty.

My mother gave it to me.

Why didn't you wear it before?

My grandfather

doesn't want me to.

Wait.

Let's see.

Why are you going

to Buenos Aires?

Because my mother is pregnant.

You're going to have

a little brother.

Are you happy?

I don't know.

Everything will be fine.

Let me see.

You look very nice.

Is Buenos Aires far away?

Three hours.

What did he say?

That we have to go.

Let's go, I say.

No, he has to stay.

Tell him he can't leave.

He has to rest.

- You have to rest...

- Let's go!

I'm the only one

that goes to school.

My aunt and cousin

envy me for that.

My mother told my cousin Beatriz

to study, but she doesn't want to.

And since she's not her daughter

she can't force her.

Do you like school?

The teacher is very good to me

and I have schoolmates.

Yes, like to study.

What would you like to be?

I want to be a veterinarian.

I love animals Cats and dogs.

What do you do?

- What did he say?

- To stop bothering you.

It's alright, sir

I can use the company.

I've been travelling long

and I'm quite tired.

And I'm fine,

I'm not tired at all.

I can see that.

It's good to have

a copilot like you.

- Is your grandfather better?

- Yes.

He got dehydrated under the sun,

but he's fine now.

Where are you going?

To Buenos Aires.

Yes, I know,

but were exactly?

Do you have an address?

A phone number,

somebody to call?

- I have my mother's number.

- Buenos Aires is big.

This is the number.

Call her and ask

what the address is.

Is Elena there?

I'm Yara, her daughter.

I'm coming over

with my grandfather.

Can you give me the address?

What can we do

if mom doesn't want.

You grandson to be born

in Paraguay?

Don't worry about it.

What if she doesn't want to see me?

- Hello, Mam.

- Hello.

Do you know which one

is Elena's house?

Elena who?

1755 Moreno St.

Can I see?

From the corner,

three blocks down.

I mean, tree houses.

Tree houses.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Here it is, Grandpa.

- Hello, is Elena here?

- No.

I'm Yara, her daughter.

We spoke on the phone.

How are you?

Fine.

Nice to meet you.

Come in.

Take whatever you need.

From the fridge,

use the bathroom.

Or Elena's room is over there.

Excuse me, but I have to go work.

What time will my mother

be here?

Around 8 PM.

You have my number.

If you need anything, just call.

The Lord of the night comes

to young girls while they sleep,

to remind them

of the Guaraní blood they carry.

If you see the lord of the night

in your dreams

don't forget to leave him

tobacco in the house.

As if l were a boy?

The Lord of the night

doesn't come to men.

That's right.

Does he want only women?

And you, honey,

you should behave yourself.

You're from Paraguay.

Wherever you are,

you are Paraguayan.