The Truce (1974) - full transcript
A man has to come to terms with his wasted youth, estranged family and grim prospects for the future.
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TRUCE
-Good morning. -Good
morning, Dad. -Good morning.
-Did you have a good time
yesterday? -As usual.
-And you? -I went to the club
with my friends.
-What did you do?
-Nothing.
-Sundays are very boring
to you, aren't they? -Yes.
-Good morning. -What are you
doing here so early?
They changed my shift
this week. Come here, Blanca.
What are they up to?
-Hey.
-Yes?
-What are they up to?
-I don't know.
Remember the champagne.
Don't forget.
-Have they paid you?
-No, not yet.
-Do you need money?
-No.
-It's just to remind me
I owe him money. -That's right.
Jaime, Julio wanted to know
if his belt was ready.
You' re working for your loafer
friends again. You' re a jerk.
-You know what they call
guys like you? -No. But I know...
-...what they call guys like your
friends. -You starting again?!
-What do you care if he makes
a belt for a friend? -Friend?!
-They just take advantage of
him. -Mind your own business!
-Do I mess with your friends?
-They' re not like your friends.
What do you mean?
Don't make me talk.
It's not advisable for you.
Your son talks like a gangster.
He utters threats with suspense.
-Do you have a cigarette?
-There you have.
-Look at your face. Someone
died? -lt' s my 49th birthday.
Today? Oh man!
We have to celebrate.
Shut up! What do I have
to celebrate?
-You' ll celebrate
with your family? -No.
My sons and daughter forgot
my birthday. It's better that way.
So? Let' s go and have fun. I
got a girl for you. She's great.
-Robledo, do you have lbanez's
file? -Yes, l' ll look for it.
1 1 were right. It's the second
time. I' ll have a heart attack.
Speaking of football pools, Loco
hasn't come. Maybe he won it.
Martin!
Martin! How do you do?
Wait!
-Martin! Martin San Tome!
-Asshole!
How are you? I' m so happy.
Give me a hug.
-Don't you remember me?
Vignale. -Oh, Vignale.
-Where were you going?
-To have lunch. Just there.
-l' ll go with you. We have to
celebrate. -And your car?
Yes, it's okay! Come on,
let's go. I' m so happy!
My monthly net profit is
3 million, 3 million and a half.
Your food was good, uh?
We couldn't go to that joint.
-What will you have?
-Coffee.
Coffee? No, have a drink.
-OK, bring me a brandy.
-And a whisky for me.
A small one.
You' re really something!
You were always like that.
You were always so discreet.
I used to have lunch...
...at your house every day.
Your mother was a great cook.
You had lunch at home every
day? I don't remember that.
Well... So to speak.
But I did it often.
Everyone in your family
spoke in a low voice.
The Vignales speak in a loud
voice. We' re very cheerful.
I talked about my business and
didn't ask about your children.
-They must be grown-ups.
How many do you have? -3.
Esteban is 26,...
... Blanca 23 and Jaime 20.
My children are younger.
I was older when I got married.
I really had fun. You were very
young when you got married.
You fell in love when you were
a kid. Isabel was beautiful.
-How is she?
-lsabel is dead.
What?
She's dead?
You serious?
No, l' m sorry,
I know you' re serious.
That's so unfortunate.
-When did it happen?
-20 years ago.
20 years ago!
And you
haven't married again.
It's as if you were single.
So many years...
You like freedom, don't you?
-lf you' ll excuse me, I gotta
go back to work. -Sure.
Let's meet again. Come home,
you' ll meet my family...
-...and l' ll show you some photos.
-What photos? -Are you nuts?
It' s my treat. Our photos
when we were kids.
I'd like that.
How can we do that?
Here' s my number.
Give me yours, l' ll call you.
I don't have a card.
I' ll write it here.
Call me at the office.
I' m always there.
Clavacho!
One of these days
you' ll win the football pools.
I know what l' m talking about.
You' ll win some day.
You' re kidding me.But I guessed
9 right answers this week.
-l' m getting closer. -Mendez
guessed 1 1 right answers.
-1 1? -And for the second time.
He's a winner.
Yes, he's a winner. But he
hits incredible scores.
I hate people who choose
any result and win.
It's a matter of luck.
And if we all gather some
money and play together?
-Do you think so?
-There' s nothing to lose.
Okay, but we' ll do it
in an organized way.
One of us will be in charge
of the ticket every week.
Everyone will have his week.
If I don't write it, I don't
wanna know the answers.
It makes me nervous.
The manager asked me to
introduce the 2 new employees...
...of this department. Miss Laura
Avellaneda, Mr. Alfredo Santini.
-Nice to meet you. -You won't
introduce me? -Robledo.
Give me the file.
-Allow me.
-Have a seat.
-Thanks.
-Excuse me.
Miss Avellaneda, due to your
experience it' ll be advisable...
...for you to work in the
calculation of increase in sales.
-It's more difficult but
it's not so boring. -Okay, sir.
-What's wrong?
Are you scared? -A little.
It's the first time
I work in a large company.
Large?
We no longer think that.
Mr. Santini,...
-... you know the system we use
in our stock books. -Yes, sir.
Is there any chance for me
to work facing a window?
I' m claustrophobic.
-Facing a window? -I wouldn't
want to upset you the first day...
... but it's a psychic problem.
A trauma.
Yes, don't worry.
-Mendez!
-Yes?
-You have the desks keys,
right? -Yes, sir.
-Robledo, the lady will work
here. -That sounds great.
Give her the locker keys.
Tell Sanchez to give her...
...the production books.
You' ll work here.
Give Mr. Santini a desk
facing the back window.
-Facing the window?
-l' m claustrophobic. I' m sorry.
-Really sorry. -There's
nothing to be sorry about.
Mendez, come.
Come, l' ll introduce you
to your workmates.
Martinez.
A woman at last!
-Hi.
-Nice to meet you.
This claustrophobia thing
must be terrible for you.
It's psychosomatic.
But facing it does not cure it.
Oh, Sierra, excuse me.
Avellaneda, Santini,
our football pools expert.
-You' re a Leo.
-What?
-Your birthday?
-August 20th.
Didn't I tell you?
A typical Leo.
-Why typical? -Games of
chance are irresistible for Leos.
He can make our horoscope.
Let's check.
Ibanez.
Yes, lbanez.
Pretty girl, isn't she?
How old is she?
-24.
-She's not a girl.
No? Then I am Tutankhamen.
No, why?
What does it have to do?
Nothing. But age is not a good
topic of conversation today.
-Did you find it?
-Yes.
Ibanez and Company...
... 200 spark plugs.
-Happy birthday to you!
-Happy birthday, Dad. -Thanks.
-What's wrong?
-I thought you'd forgotten.
-Okay, let's have dinner. I' m
starving. -What's that face?
To your places!
-What's that? A present
for me? -I don't know.
From the three of you?
-Let's see.
-Let's see.
-This is a luxury robe.
-You like it?
-l' ll be ashamed to wear it.
-You deserve more than this.
-Hold it. I' ll try it on.
-Give me your jacket.
-You' re so elegant.
-It's too much.
-Let me see. Here...
-How do I look?
Great. You look like me.
You' re not ugly at all.
You look really handsome.
-Really?
-You look great.
When I quit my job, I put it
on and l' ll never take it off.
-And l' ll have dinner with
the robe on! -Very good! Yes!
-You' re planning to quit
your job next year? -Sure.
I can't believe you' re
sick and tired of working.
What are you going to do
at home all day long?
How do you know l' m gonna be
locked at home all day long?
She divides the world into 2:
The happy people who work...
...in an office and the
unhappy ones who stay home...
-...taking care of their family.
-That's a lie. I never said that.
Don't start to argue.
Let's make a toast to me.
What do you think about that?
-Do I have to make it?
-No, of course not.
I hope you have a nice evening
with your children.
-Cheers.
-Amen.
Today I ran into an old friend
of my childhood.
He talked for an hour.
At first I couldn't remember
who he was.
Didn't he tell you his name?
Yes, Vignale. He said it
right away.
But I couldn't remember him.
And I remember all my friends.
Poor guy! When he asked
about Mom, he felt terrible.
-He knew Mom?
-Yes.
-He remembered her?
-Sure.
-l' m happy for him.
I don't remember her. -I do.
Excuse me.
If you' re gonna talk to me,
make up your mind.
Skinny women get more
wrinkles with age.
My younger sister was thinner.
Now she looks older than me.
She hates that.
She doesn't say anything
but she hates it.
I can't stop thinking.
I' m always thinking
about something.
I can't even read because l
can't keep anything in my head,...
...I' m thinking about
something else.
It's the same when I sew.
-And my parcel? Where's
my parcel? -There it is.
My customer must be
waiting for it.
I' m a great sewer
but I don't like it.
It' s the same with everything.
Being locked up at home.
My husband gets mad when
I tell him I hate the house.
It's easy for him. He's at the
shop all day long seeing people.
He tells me to watch TV.
Are you a banker?
-No, why? -But you
keep accounts at work.
Sometimes. Why?
You make that face in bed.
-l' m sorry.
-That' s the street.
At least he should pretend.
He doesn't work, he' s always
late, he cuts work.
They' ll make you sub-manager
by the end of the year, l' m sure.
But if you' re quitting,
he' ll be the sub-manager.
There's a whole year ahead of
us. He won't be here that long.
Show me those glasses.
Excuse me.
They really suit!
You must wear them
all the time.
You wear them
in the street?
406-6 from June 7th
to June 1 4th...
... 237 thousand pesos.
425-9 from August 1 5th
to August 22nd...
... 1 13 thousand pesos.
Santini.
Santini.
Santini!
I' m sorry. I was absent-minded.
Yes, I realized that.
Tell me, Santini.
Are you sure...
...that a refined guy like you
likes a job like this one,...
-...a job you' re not interested in?
-l' m interested in my job.
I think the claustrophobia
doesn't let you focus.
Sierra told me you' re an expert
in signs of the Zodiac.
Do that. You could have
a section in a magazine.
I just got distracted.
It doesn't mean l' m useless.
No! Nobody said that.
But I think
you don't like your job.
Perhaps you'd like
another job.
Why are you kidding me?!
Do you like this kind of life?!
Are you happy
with this routine?!
Haven't you ever imagined
you' re somewhere else...
...Ieading another life, doing
something better than writing...
...numbers in papers
that nobody reads?! Jerks!
Wouldn't you like to be
millionaires, artists,...
... handsome?! Are you happy
with this miserable life?!
What's wrong, Santini?
Why are you shouting?
-l' m sorry... -It's our fault.
We were kidding him.
I' m sorry, Santini.
Why don't you calm down
and work for a change?
Listen, Suarez, did you solve
Avellaneda's problem?
I can't work miracles
with so many people.
We've been working overtime
for two weeks and...
...it's your section's fault.
If you have a formula for...
...not working, use it, but don't
fuck with me or my people!
I've been making calculations.
When I retire, I'd have saved...
... enough money to live on
for 3 years and 2 months.
With a few accountings
or gigs a year, l' ll...
...earn enough money to live
on for 5 years and 2 months.
Can't you talk about
anything else?
You've only worked for a over
a year, and you' re sick of it.
It shouldn't surprise you after
35 years doing the same job.
Have you thought
what you' re going to do?
I don't know.
Other than that,
l' ll just think of something.
Right now all I want to do
is loaf about. We' ll see.
I've never had enough time for
me. But l' ll just waste time,...
... not what I do
in the office,...
... stupid calculations
nobody cares about.
As Santini says.
He's right.
-Who's Santini?
-A new worker.
-He's kind of weird.
-Weird?
He's...
... effeminate. He had
an attack today.
He started to shout
at Robledo and Mendez,...
...asking them if they
were happy with their lives.
What he said
was quite right.
Robledo says that this guy, due
to his problem, in the case he's...
-... a freak...
-You mean sissy, Dad.
-That's what they' re called.
-Yes, of course I know.
But it' s hard for me
to accuse him.
Why accuse him?
Is it a crime?
And what did Robledo say?
That... that' s why
this guy is...
... margined.
He looks at things from
outside...
... because society
isn't built correctly.
Everything is adverse.
And for you?
-What? -For you,
an ordinary man,...
... things are not adverse?
-What are you doing? -You
scared me. I didn't hear you.
-Where are you coming from?
-The movies.
What do you mean?
It's 3 am.
-What are you laughing at?
-You.
You have the face of a father.
I like to have you shaking with
fear every time I utter a word.
What are you doing?
I' m looking for some pictures
Grandma gave me.
I thought they were here
but I can't find them.
And you' re looking for them
at 3 am?
Yes, I just felt like it.
Today I told a friend
of mine...
...something that happened
to me when I was a kid.
-And I remember there's a
photo of that day. -What day?
The day both of us went out
alone. You took me to the zoo.
You were a little girl.
Yes. We never went out alone
again. That's why I remember.
This room looks terrible.
It's a mess but I don't
know where to start.
-Mom's sewing machine was
there, wasn't it? -Yes.
Dad,...
... how did you love Mom?
-That's a strange question.
-Yes, but how did you love her?
I don't know.
A lot.
And you never got bored?
We didn't have time.
-Do you like widows?
-What do you mean?
I' m just asking.
-You want me to get married?
-Why not?
-You' re very handsome.
-Why don't you get married?
And leave you alone
with those beasts?
And I don't have
a boyfriend.
I don't know...
I want to do something...
... but I don't know what.
Sometimes l' m afraid.
-What do you mean?
-l' m afraid.
I' m afraid that nothing
will happen to me.
That nothing will
ever happen to me like...
I've finished.
-Okay. -Do you want me
to wait while you check it?
-Did you check it?
-Yes, twice.
-That's okay. Leave it there
and go home. -Thank you.
See you tomorrow.
See you
tomorrow.
You can't complain.
Why, Sir?
The guy they hired to replace
Santini is a cute boy.
Come here. I' ll help you.
-Bring your list.
-But you've finished.
But I gotta stay all the same.
Come so we' ll leave earlier.
Dictate that to me.
-Bancalari...
-No, wait, wait.
-500 spark...
-Where were you?
I marked it down in pencil.
I' d rather not write on it...
...because after so many
checks it' ll look untidy.
It' s a feminine mark.
You need the glasses or you
wear them to cover your face?
In high school
a friend of mine...
...used to put them on and
take them off, like you do.
He didn't need them but...
... he was shy and he thought
the glasses covered his face.
I need them. The
ophtalmologist prescribed them.
Donado, 100 spark plugs. Model:
17 M. 30 platinum, model: 20 E.
Flores, 165 spark plugs,
model: 17 F.
I'd rather you wouldn't have
worked overtime, but last week...
-...Robledo, Mendez and Sierra
did it 3 times. -Robledo told me.
It's a good idea to take turns.
It's unfair for you to be...
-...the one who always works
overtime. -I don't have a choice.
And I don't care.
Nobody's waiting for me.
Poor Geller, he was desperate.
-Maybe somebody was waiting
for you. -No.
Nobody?
Not today.
Today.
But you do have a boyfriend.
Kind of.
And does he know he' s
" kind of" a boyfriend?
Is anybody waiting for you?
-l' m a widower. It' s been
20 years now. -I didn't know.
Do you live far from here?
-One hour trip.
-You' ll get home starving.
-Let's go and have dinner. -No,
thanks, they' re waiting for me.
Mom and Dad.
Dad...
...doesn't stop working
till I get home.
-What does he do?
-He's a tailor.
-But a very bad one.
-What do you mean?
All his jackets are the same.
With "sad shoulders",
as he says.
His jackets only suit
the mannequin.
Poor Dad!
Do you know what he uses
to say?
The only well done thing
in this world is Bach's music.
Are you an only daughter?
Why?
-Does it show?
-No.
The streets look strange
at this hour.
I' m kind of a maniac.
-I like to walk, to walk
through different places. -Why?
I don't know.
For a change.
I don't like to walk always
through the same places.
-You must think l' m crazy.
-Not at all. -Here it is.
-Thank you for your company.
See you tomorrow. -Bye.
He's leaving.
Where to?
-I don't know. He's leaving home.
He' ll live on his own. -Why?
Dad! You know what's
going on with Jaime.
-I didn't know anything.
-Yes, you knew.
We all knew. You also said
his friends were weird.
He's like his friends!
Blanca, what do you mean?
Do you know
what you' re talking about?!
It's okay.
Don't cry.
-So you' re leaving?
-Yes.
Can you tell me why?
It's easier this way
for all of us.
-I don't want it to be easy.
-But I do!
I don't want to be judged or
treated as a sick person.
-Why, Jaime? -I want to be
alone, I want to live in peace.
That' s not what l' m asking?
And what are you asking?
Jaime, I don't want you
to suffer.
I don't want you
to be alone.
I don't know
what went wrong with you.
-I don't know why I didn't
realize. -You didn't want.
-But don't worry,
it wouldn't have helped. -No?
Jaime...
Are you sure?
Are you sure
things are that way?
Yes, yes, l' m sure.
Don't suffer. That thing you' re
scared of, hasn't happened yet.
I' m so miserable.
-lnchauste's file, sir. -What's
going on with Avellaneda?
-You' re singing a serenade
to her? -Why?
-You've been talking a lot to
her. -Poor girl. I saw her...
...arguing with a guy at the
diner. I think she was crying.
Have you seen her face?
-Did you have a fight with
your boyfriend? -Yes.
Sometimes it's good to have a
fight so you start all over again.
-I don't want to start all over
again. -But you' re sad.
It's not that. I cherish an illusion
and everything goes wrong.
I knew what I had
to tell him but...
... I got so nervous
that I burst into tears.
I hate to cry.
Hi, Dad.
-Mr. Alejandro Ferrero,
my father. -How do you do?
He has come to get the tools
Jaime left at the workshop.
-Do you want some coffee?
-No, thanks. I don't have time.
-Then l' ll go get those tools.
-Yes.
-Excuse me.
-Okay.
-So you' re a friend of Jaime' s?
-Yes.
This kind of houses
are nice.
Jaime told me you've lived
here since he was born.
No, long before that. I've lived
here since I got married.
Jaime is living with you?
With me? No, why?
He's living in a boarding house.
-Why have you thought
he's living with me? -No...
-lt was just an idea.
-What kind of idea?
Excuse me, but aren't you
too old to be Jaime's friend?
-What do you mean?
-You know exactly what I mean.
No, I don't know. You' ll have
to speak clearer, Mr. San Tome.
You think l' m the pervert
who corrupted your son...
... and you don't dare to ask.
Ask me.
If you ask me, l' ll answer.
I don't know.
I don't know what to ask.
I' d like...
... to hear about Jaime.
I'd like to know
how he lives. But I don't know.
Listen.
I' m not the pervert
who corrupts your son.
There' re no perverts.
And nobody is corrupted.
I don't know anything
about that.
About what?
-About what?
-Don't laugh at me.
I don't know my son.
Your son?
Your son is a sad boy...
...who doesn't have the same
sexual propensity as you.
At this point, I don't know
if he has any sexual propensity.
He's too scared to do anything.
Scared of what?
Of being different.
You can be different,
you know?
-Thanks.
-You' re welcome.
You should grin more often.
It really suits you.
-What does my face look like
when I don't grin? -Excuse me?
Do I look like a banker?
I don't get it.
They told me once I looked
like a banker, no...
That I looked like a worker
who keeps accounts.
No, you look like a man.
See you tomorrow, sir.
Avellaneda.
-What a coincidence.
-What a coincidence.
-Do you want to have a drink?
-Okay, thank you.
-There's a place there.
-l' m in a hurry. I' m going to...
-...the movies with a friend.
-No boyfriend? -Not anymore.
Nice, isn't it?
Yes.
-Good afternoon. -What will
you have? -A cup of tea.
-A cup of coffee.
-Okay.
It' s no coincidence.
This meeting, I mean.
It's not casual.
I've been coming here every
afternoon for a week.
You once said you came
this way every time you visited...
... a friend of yours,
remember?
So?
So I sat down here
waiting for you to come by.
Why?
I' d like...
...to find the perfect way
to put it into words.
I think l' m in love with you.
The most logical thing
would've been to keep it silent.
Anyway, whatever happens,...
... take it as a homage.
And please don't feel you' re
obliged to do anything.
I think...
... I began to realize
I was in love...
... the first time
I walked you to the bus.
That day we...
... talked about
your boyfriend.
-Remember?
-Yes, I do.
The day of the argument.
Well... I just had to tell you,
do you get it?
I get it.
You get it but don't you have
anything to tell me?
Okay...
First tell me what you mean
when you say you' re in love.
I think l' ll feel
even more ridiculous.
You don't want to make a fool
of yourself but neither do l.
To be in love might mean
many things to men.
Okay...
Take the best of those things.
It makes me...
... feel very bad
to tell you this but...
... you could be my daughter.
And we both know that.
And there lies the problem.
What can I offer you?
Courtship?
Ten years from now
l' ll be 60.
What l' m proposing is...
... an agreement,...
... a deal between...
... what I feel,...
...between
my love and your freedom.
The day
you came to the office...
... was my 49th birthday.
And I've been a widower
for 20 years.
I've never felt that a woman
could be my couple.
But I do feel that with you.
I don't know, l...
... I have the feeling you' re...
...the only person with whom
I can talk about certain things,...
...with whom I'd like to wake up
every morning.
And I know you.
And I know you.
I know how many moles
there are in your face.
That you comb your hair
when you' re nervous.
That routine
bores you to death.
That you cross your left leg
over your right leg.
Well...
I think that's love,
don't you?
I resigned myself to
so many things in life:
To not being important
to anyone.
To not understanding
my children.
To not travelling, I don't know,
to not writing a book.
I don't want to resign
myself to losing you...
... without attempting
to do something.
I knew.
More or less,
but I knew.
That's why I don't look
so surprised. Because l' m not.
I was waiting for you
to tell me.
But I don't know what to do.
I like you.
I love you,...
... I think.
But...
... it's all so complicated,
isn't it?
Maybe we should think it over.
I...
I' m not too brave.
I don't know if l' ll
be able to stand a situation...
... that's kind of strange.
-I'd like to be older.
-Or that I'd be younger.
No.
You are what you are
because of your age.
But I don't know.
There are so many things
I don't like.
And if we hurt each other...
... and we feel miserable?
I have nothing to lose.
It's better for me
to suffer...
... than to be living
the way I live.
But you' re so young.
You could overlook
this whole thing.
No.
I don't think I could.
-Okay. Until tomorrow.
-Until tomorrow.
Martin...
I wanted to tell you
you' re very kind to me,...
-...you' re really behaving yourself.
-Really?
I' m serious.
You say that but...
... when I was a kid
they taught me...
... that when you behave
properly, you get a prize.
Of course. You deserve it.
Nice.
-What's wrong?
-What a shame!
-ls it me?
-What a shame! What a shame!
It's a shame it all
turned out to be this way.
It's a shame that
I wasn't born before...
...and that you lived all
this time without me.
I' m so sorry!
-Mr. San Tome, can you explain
something to me? -Sure.
How can I restrain myself from
kissing you at work?
I don't know but l' m glad
you feel like kissing me.
Thank you, Mr. San Tome.
Mom! He's trying to hit me!
Children, please!
-Stop fooling around!
-Go inside.
Come here, Martin.
Rosa, bring me that envelope!
And we want to be left alone.
-Do you want a liquor?
-No, thanks.
-Just a little. -Bring me that
envelope.You know where it is?
Yes. I' ll go get it.
What a mess!You must be used
to it with your three children.
-But they' re grown-ups.
-At their age they only make...
... noise. They' re like my
brothers and l, full of energy.
Here you have. Don't you want
a glass of liquor?
-Don't ask him, just serve it!
-Thank you.
-Alejandro is still hitting her.
-Don't worry. They won't die!
-Sugar?
-Will you leave us alone?!
-Hey.
-Yes?
-Come back when your
husband leaves. -You' re so rude!
My sister-in-law
is pretty,uh?
Leave that coffee.
Come and sit here.
I' ll make you suffer.
Do you remember this one?
Of course!
Your parents were so young.
You remember
that neighbor?
That was Mrs. Luisa,
my neighbor from the back.
This Spaniard sang very good.
And look at you.
Your face looks just the same.
Even as a kid
you looked serious.
I was thin.
I was really skinny.
And do you remember
this one?
-He's Cayolas!
-Of course! Cayolas!
You remembered Cayolas!
He was the funniest of the gang.
He listened to the funniest...
-...jokes and he never laughed.
-He was amazing.
I had dinner with him a month
ago. I see him once in a while.
But he's changed now.
He's bald, fat. And he laughs!
-He laughs?
-More than I do.
You' re a beast. I' m sorry, sir,
but you' re a beast. He hit...
...her face with a monkey wrench.
She' ll die and...
...it' ll be your fault. I begged you
not to leave your tools there.
Okay!
Women get scared.
-Look what I found here!
-Let me see.
New Year's eve. The picture
of all the gang at the Chueco's.
-Her sister was about to
get married. -Here' s Saverio.
We called him "Cruel"!
-What?
-Look who's here!
-Who?
-Paving Block.
He's so elegant.
Paving Block, damn it!
-I don't find it funny.
-What?
You know I hated it.
What?
You know I hated being called
Paving Stone.
Oh, that's you.
Of course it's you.
-What are you drinking?
-Chocolate.
-What are you laughing at?
-Chocolate. I feel l' m a satyr.
-It's delicious. Have one.
-No, thanks. I' ll stick to coffee.
Coward!
-You want to go to the
movies? -Weren't you supposed...
-...to see Blanca? -At 10:30. She' ll
introduce his boyfriend to me.
I' m happy.
But l' m scared.
Well...
-You wouldn't want me to make
a speech. -No, on the contrary.
I've been thinking l' m the one
who should make a speech.
But you surely
want to know about me.
Yes, sure, but...
... I don't know how to ask.
I've no experience.
Neither do l.
I' m not a good match...
... and...
I don't intend to change.
Blanquita says you' re not
interested in that...
... but I think it's better
for me to tell you.
I' m not a successful man
of tomorrow, as they call them.
I don't know. I don't
earn a lot of money because...
...I' m not interested
in working 20 hours a day.
I'd rather do other things
like...
... working in politics.
I can't think of anything else
to tell you.
Do you want
to ask me anything?
Excuse me. I laughed
because I remembered...
...I told lsabel's father
exactly the opposite.
Isabel was my wife.
I told him I was the
successful man of tomorrow.
Poor old guy!
I' m sure he didn't believe me.
-What' s wrong? -Nothing. I' m
fed up with working overtime.
You don't want to work in the
evening so you come earlier.
It's not the same. I come
to work an hour earlier.
Anyway, I can't sleep.
-You planning on staying there
all the morning? -Yes, sir.
Until my shift begins.
What' re you looking at?
I just want to leave earlier.
To have the evening
for myself.
For yourself and who else?
You think it doesn't show?
Come on, spit it.
You' re seeing a woman.
This might be tragic.
At your age
it's dangerous.
So? You won't tell me?
No.
I woke up an hour later
for nothing.
Be careful. You' re the right
person to be a victim.
If you take it too seriously,
you may end up in trouble.
Why?
What may happen to me?
What's worse than
an empty life?
-You' re right.
-Do me a favor.
-As long as it doesn't involve
working. -Fill in the...
-...pools ticket. I don't
understand anything. -Me.
As Loco says, l' m a blockhead.
The guys prepared something
for him for next week.
-You' re always playing jokes
on him. -It's great. When we...
...fill in the ticket, he doesn't
want to know what we choose.
They' ll make him believe
Mendez hit all soccer results.
He' ll have a heart attack.
Be careful.
Oh God!
Racing vs. San Lorenzo...
Racing will win.
You' re planning on being
discreet for a long time?
About that girl, I mean.
-At last! -Careful.
-Turn on the light.
Take off your clothes.
Quickly, come on.
-Hurry.
-Here's a towel.
Careful. You' ll throw me
to the ground.
-Are you wet?
-Yes, dry me off.
-l' ll make tea. -Take off your
clothes or you' ll get a cold.
-And the matches?
-On the first shelf.
This.
Happiness is exactly this.
-How are you?
-Always the same.
You' re always behind
the newspaper.
I sometimes forget you have
a face and I think of you...
... as a sports headline.
Are you drunk?
One day I don't say good
morning and you think l' m drunk.
Unbelievable!
What' re you going to do?
You won't go to the match?
No, we played in Rosario
and I didn't feel like going.
You won't go out
with your girlfriend?
You' re playing a matchmaker
or a detective?
A father.
-Too late.
-ls that an accusation?
No.
Listen, Esteban.
Esteban.
Yes?
Can you put down
that paper for a change?!
What' s wrong with you?
Now you' re shouting?
What's wrong with all of you?
You' re always bothering me.
Blanca tried to talk
to a newspaper?
She was trying to find out why
you don't live here anymore...
-...and why l' m so bitter. -And
did you help her understand?
What? Why you left
without saying anything?
It was that, wasn't it?
Alright.
I' m living with a woman.
I love her.
I have that right.
She's a very nice person but
she's much younger than me.
That's it. I told you.
Now that you' re having
a relationship you wake up.
The father opens his eyes,
looks around and says:
" What's wrong with this boy?
He's always so bitter."
You' re my father,
that's what's wrong!
I don't know how to escape
from this trap of doing...
...the same work every day
for 30 years just to retire!
Because l' m just like you!
Just the same!
And that's what scares me!
It's like having a mirror
in front of me, you understand?
A mirror that is set ahead.
The worst of all is that I have
nothing to reproach you with.
You' re a good guy,
you' re smart.
What's killing me is the thought
of living all my life this way.
No. That's if you want that.
Why? You wanted it
to be that way?
No. No, dear, no.
I just gave up.
Because at your age,
I wasn't furious.
If I had been furious, l
wouldn't have led the life I led.
But you' re still on time.
-You can change things.
-It's easier said than done.
I can't do another job. You
want me to starve to death?
But my son!
If at my age...
...I dare live with a woman who
could easily be my daughter,...
...if I have the boldness
to start over again,..
...why wouldn't you
do the same? You must do it.
Think about the kind
of life you want...
...and you' ll see it doesn't
depend on your job that much.
I've just come to learn that.
What you really want
is what you' re meant to be.
So you must take it
or give it a try.
You can spend your whole
life looking for that...
... but it's a better life...
I don't know...
... than trying to get
promotions or making money,...
... or giving up.
That girl...
The girl you talked about...
Yes?
What's her name?
Laura.
Is she as pretty...
... as Mom was?
It's really easy. Mendez calls
and says we won on the pools.
You' re shocked and you give
the phone to someone else.
I' m no good for that kind of
things. I' ll blow your cover.
-You' ll get the phone.
-And where will you be?
-I told you l' m no good for this.
-But you' ll have to pretend...
... or you' ll ruin our joke.
Don't you think
that joke's too risky?
-How long will you cling to
that joke? -For some minutes.
Mendez will be right back.
Be careful!
Good morning.
-Mendez hasn't arrived yet?
-No. Do you need him?
No, why would l?
I'd better stay here so that
I can answer the phone.
-Robledo, did you see Mendez
yesterday? -No. Why?
As you go to soccer
matches together I thought...
No, I haven't seen him.
-What was the prize for the
football pools? -7 40 million.
Get out.
He's about to call.
Hi.
No, Martinez. Who is it?
What's wrong? Mendez.
What?
What?!
What are you saying?
Don't play jokes on us. What?!
-All of them?
-What is he saying?
All our soccer results
were right!
I knew it! I knew it!
I knew it!
We won the soccer pools!
I knew it! I knew it!
7 40 million!
We won! We won!
We did it!
We' ll all retire...
... but we' ll all be rich!
Rich!
Come on, Sierra!
Come on, Sierra!
This job is over! It's over!
I' m through with this!
Come on, Sierra!
Come on, come on, Sierra!
-Come on, come on, Sierra!
-What's all that shouting?
I' m shaking to death.
I have some news for you.
We' re millionaires.
Millionaires!
All of us are millionaires! And
you can go and fuck yourself!
Let me kiss you.
You' re still afraid of him?
-We can hire him to open
the doors of our car. -Stop it.
We' re millionaire! Millionaire!
But don't worry.
We' ll give you some money,
Piggy.
Listen, Sierra.
The guys...
All of us decided...
... until you get
another job...
It's no sacrifice to any of us.
We' re several guys.
We' ll gather your salary...
... until you find
another job.
Come on, man.
Why don't you go
and fuck yourselves?
Do you remember that day
Santini had that attack,...
... a week before he left?
Yes, I remember.
Did you realize?
In another way, he talked about
the same things as Sierra did.
Who, Santini?
Yes. I know
they were different but...
... he couldn't stand it either...
... and called us slaves
all day long, like Sierra.
I don't know but I think...
... that's why
we plot without even realizing.
And we do something to...
... get them off our backs,...
... to stop them
from disturbing us,...
... to stop them from
dreaming in a loud voice.
You can't stand it either.
Why don't you take
some vacations?
-You know l' m retiring,
don't you? -Yes.
-Don't you find it crazy?
-No, why?
Now that Suarez's been fired,
everybody's saying l' ll be...
-...sub-manager. -But you
don't want to go on working?
-But how will we manage?
-We' ll think of something.
-You' re okay?
-Yes.
You wouldn't mind living
with a retired worker.
If you don't mind living
with a woman with a cold.
You look so good.
I've never seen you so happy.
-Do you love her a lot?
-Yes.
-Aren't you going
to get married? -No.
She's too young.
It wouldn't be fair.
-ls that what she says?
-I say that but she understands.
What is she like?
Would you like to meet her?
He has a girlfriend!
He has a girlfriend!
He has a girlfriend!
Blow your nose.Don't embarrass
me in front of my daughter.
-Hi.
-Okay, the time has come.
Don't get nervous.
I' m more scared than you are.
-Hi. -At last!
The rice was overcooking.
Did you miss me?
-A lot.
-So did l.
The rice!
I've something to tell you.
Geller mimics Robledo.
Today he walked me to the
bus and I couldn't stop laughing.
Martin! I was waiting for you.
Let's go have a coffee.
-l' m sorry, someone's
waiting for me. -Just a coffee.
-They' re waiting for me. -I must
talk with you. I' m desperate.
Why?
It happened.
-What happened?
-My sister-in-law.
-What sister-in-law?
-I saw it coming.
She was always seducing me.
I have a reputation...
And now she' s driving me crazy.
I think my wife found out.
I don't know what to do.
That's the fate of seducers.
-l' m leaving. They' re waiting
for me. -I tell you...
... I' m desperate and you leave.
I' m sorry. I was
with Santillan. Have a seat.
Okay, San Tome, here we are.
I won't tell you any news.
You know the sub-management...
... is vacant.
That position is yours.
We just have to make it official.
-Actually...
-No, don't thank me, please.
Your help will be really useful.
I must take my wife to Europe,
otherwise she' ll kill me.
You should come and work
in this floor...
... during the afternoons.
How much time do I have
to give you an answer?
I' m sorry, I don't get it.
An answer to what?
If l' ll accept the position or not.
San Tome, what's wrong
with you? Are you sick?
No, l' m okay but...
...after 30 years I feel like
doing something else...
-...and I'd like to retire.
-Don't talk nonsense!
Do you think they' ll offer you
an executive position knowing...
...you' re planning to retire?
What' re you planning to do?
Go and sunbathe at the park?
Aren't you ashamed?
Five months from now
everything will be different.
Although it's too late for
some things, with you...
-...it' ll all be different.
-Too late for what?
-For so many things.
-What things?
To...
... write a book,...
... to dance like Fred Astaire.
Why is it too late
to write a book?
Do you love me?
-Excuse me? -You've never
told me you love me.
It's so hard to be romantic
with that cough.
-Yes.
-You have fever.
We' re two fools. You should've
seen a doctor a week ago.
-He' ll tell me to stay in bed.
-And you' ll do it.
You' ll call the office and say:
" I can't go to work.
I've to look after Avellaneda."
I'd better go to
my parents' for some days.
You don't want to be alone?
Then I won't go.
No, you should go. Your mother
will take good care of you.
But don't stay here alone.
Go with your children.
You' ll get sad.
-How are you, Dad?
-How are you? Sit down.
And Blanca?
She's getting dressed.
-You' re going out?
-Yes.
-We' re going to the movies.
-They' re so stupid. Look at that!
-Of course!
-Again!
Dad! I didn't know you
were coming. You' re staying?
Come, come.
-Anything wrong?
-No.
Laura has the flu. She' ll be
at her mother's for a few days.
-Did you have dinner?
-No, but l' m not hungry.
-Don't you want to join us?
-No, l' m tired. -It's getting late.
-Good evening, sir.
-Bye.
-Bye, Dad.
-Bye, honey. -Bye.
-You want to come?
-No, I want to go to bed early.
-So you' re staying?
-Yes.
Wait for me. I' m coming.
-ls there anything wrong?
-No, l' m fine.
-Really?
-Really.
-Alright. See you later.
-See you later.
Hello.
No, Robledo. Who is it?
Oh yes. How is she?
Okay. No problem. Send her our
regards. I hope she gets better.
No problem. I' ll tell him.
-On behalf of Avellaneda.
-They wanted to talk to me?
No, just tell us the doctor
ordered her to stay in bed.
-For how long?
-I didn't ask.
I didn't want her to think
we were hastening her.
-Sure.
-Anything wrong?
-No, why?
-Your face looks awful.
I' m just tired.
That thing with that woman...
... is okay?
Okay.
Please, now you push
when you cover.
-That doesn't mean they' re
playing. -What do you mean?
You call that playing?
That's so nice!
So that's playing?
Give me a break, man!
Playing was what we did
at my time.
I'd like to see one of
your players playing today.
-There wasn't anything.
-I mean the younger ones.
-When they' re in minor leagues,
they play. -Yes, they do play.
Hey. Robledo.
-Give me a break!
-Robledo, stop it. Robledo!
Cut it out!
Hello. Yes, it's me.
How is she?
What are you talking about?
Shut up!
Shut up, bastard! Shut up!
What are you talking about?
-Shut up, bastard!
-What's wrong? -Shut up!
-Give me the phone. -Tell him
to shut up! -Who is it?
What happened?
How did it happen?
No, l' m sorry.
But he's shocked.
Yes.
We were all very fond of her.
Excuse us.
Avellaneda...
She died this morning.
-Sir?
-Excuse me. Good afternoon.
The tailor lives here?
Yes.
-I wanted to have a suit made.
-Come in, please.
They' re looking for you.
-Good afternoon. I wanted
to have a suit made. -Sure.
-You brought your fabric?
-No.
I' ll see if I have something
you like.
You live
in the neighborhood?
No, he was highly recommended.
These fabrics are good.
Okay. This one.
When will it be ready?
I have to get your measures
and you must choose a model.
-Like this one. -Hold on a
minute. I' ll take your measures.
Pretty, isn't she?
She was our only daughter.
Forgive me. My wife
will take your measures.
She's good at that.
Excuse me.
It's you, aren't you?
She talked about you.
She spent the last 10 days
talking about you.
He doesn't know anything.
I wanted to let you know but...
...there was no time.
Everything happened
so fast that...
And there was no reason...
The doctor said
it was her heart...
... and that that kind
of things happen.
You can't take precautions.
I pictured you
the way you are.
I think I recognized you
when I opened the door.
Forgive me but...
...I didn't want to come.
I don't know why l' m here.
I've been stunned
all this month.
When I left the office,
I came straight here.
I don't know what to say.
Since that day...
...I haven't talked about
her with anybody.
I needed...
I understand.
I have something for you.
Laura wanted to show you
her pictures as a little girl.
She was going to show them
to you when she saw you again.
I' ll give them to you.
Here they are.
And now leave
and don't ever come back.
Forgive me,...
... but he doesn't know anything
about this...
... and I wouldn't know
what to tell him.
-l' m sorry, Dad, but we were
worried about you. -Come in.
How are you?
Fine, son.
May I help you?
Not much.
That's it.
It's over.
I know what l' ll tell you
will sound stupid...
... but you mustn't think
it's all over.
It was not just her.
You felt like living again.
Does that have to end?
---
TRUCE
-Good morning. -Good
morning, Dad. -Good morning.
-Did you have a good time
yesterday? -As usual.
-And you? -I went to the club
with my friends.
-What did you do?
-Nothing.
-Sundays are very boring
to you, aren't they? -Yes.
-Good morning. -What are you
doing here so early?
They changed my shift
this week. Come here, Blanca.
What are they up to?
-Hey.
-Yes?
-What are they up to?
-I don't know.
Remember the champagne.
Don't forget.
-Have they paid you?
-No, not yet.
-Do you need money?
-No.
-It's just to remind me
I owe him money. -That's right.
Jaime, Julio wanted to know
if his belt was ready.
You' re working for your loafer
friends again. You' re a jerk.
-You know what they call
guys like you? -No. But I know...
-...what they call guys like your
friends. -You starting again?!
-What do you care if he makes
a belt for a friend? -Friend?!
-They just take advantage of
him. -Mind your own business!
-Do I mess with your friends?
-They' re not like your friends.
What do you mean?
Don't make me talk.
It's not advisable for you.
Your son talks like a gangster.
He utters threats with suspense.
-Do you have a cigarette?
-There you have.
-Look at your face. Someone
died? -lt' s my 49th birthday.
Today? Oh man!
We have to celebrate.
Shut up! What do I have
to celebrate?
-You' ll celebrate
with your family? -No.
My sons and daughter forgot
my birthday. It's better that way.
So? Let' s go and have fun. I
got a girl for you. She's great.
-Robledo, do you have lbanez's
file? -Yes, l' ll look for it.
1 1 were right. It's the second
time. I' ll have a heart attack.
Speaking of football pools, Loco
hasn't come. Maybe he won it.
Martin!
Martin! How do you do?
Wait!
-Martin! Martin San Tome!
-Asshole!
How are you? I' m so happy.
Give me a hug.
-Don't you remember me?
Vignale. -Oh, Vignale.
-Where were you going?
-To have lunch. Just there.
-l' ll go with you. We have to
celebrate. -And your car?
Yes, it's okay! Come on,
let's go. I' m so happy!
My monthly net profit is
3 million, 3 million and a half.
Your food was good, uh?
We couldn't go to that joint.
-What will you have?
-Coffee.
Coffee? No, have a drink.
-OK, bring me a brandy.
-And a whisky for me.
A small one.
You' re really something!
You were always like that.
You were always so discreet.
I used to have lunch...
...at your house every day.
Your mother was a great cook.
You had lunch at home every
day? I don't remember that.
Well... So to speak.
But I did it often.
Everyone in your family
spoke in a low voice.
The Vignales speak in a loud
voice. We' re very cheerful.
I talked about my business and
didn't ask about your children.
-They must be grown-ups.
How many do you have? -3.
Esteban is 26,...
... Blanca 23 and Jaime 20.
My children are younger.
I was older when I got married.
I really had fun. You were very
young when you got married.
You fell in love when you were
a kid. Isabel was beautiful.
-How is she?
-lsabel is dead.
What?
She's dead?
You serious?
No, l' m sorry,
I know you' re serious.
That's so unfortunate.
-When did it happen?
-20 years ago.
20 years ago!
And you
haven't married again.
It's as if you were single.
So many years...
You like freedom, don't you?
-lf you' ll excuse me, I gotta
go back to work. -Sure.
Let's meet again. Come home,
you' ll meet my family...
-...and l' ll show you some photos.
-What photos? -Are you nuts?
It' s my treat. Our photos
when we were kids.
I'd like that.
How can we do that?
Here' s my number.
Give me yours, l' ll call you.
I don't have a card.
I' ll write it here.
Call me at the office.
I' m always there.
Clavacho!
One of these days
you' ll win the football pools.
I know what l' m talking about.
You' ll win some day.
You' re kidding me.But I guessed
9 right answers this week.
-l' m getting closer. -Mendez
guessed 1 1 right answers.
-1 1? -And for the second time.
He's a winner.
Yes, he's a winner. But he
hits incredible scores.
I hate people who choose
any result and win.
It's a matter of luck.
And if we all gather some
money and play together?
-Do you think so?
-There' s nothing to lose.
Okay, but we' ll do it
in an organized way.
One of us will be in charge
of the ticket every week.
Everyone will have his week.
If I don't write it, I don't
wanna know the answers.
It makes me nervous.
The manager asked me to
introduce the 2 new employees...
...of this department. Miss Laura
Avellaneda, Mr. Alfredo Santini.
-Nice to meet you. -You won't
introduce me? -Robledo.
Give me the file.
-Allow me.
-Have a seat.
-Thanks.
-Excuse me.
Miss Avellaneda, due to your
experience it' ll be advisable...
...for you to work in the
calculation of increase in sales.
-It's more difficult but
it's not so boring. -Okay, sir.
-What's wrong?
Are you scared? -A little.
It's the first time
I work in a large company.
Large?
We no longer think that.
Mr. Santini,...
-... you know the system we use
in our stock books. -Yes, sir.
Is there any chance for me
to work facing a window?
I' m claustrophobic.
-Facing a window? -I wouldn't
want to upset you the first day...
... but it's a psychic problem.
A trauma.
Yes, don't worry.
-Mendez!
-Yes?
-You have the desks keys,
right? -Yes, sir.
-Robledo, the lady will work
here. -That sounds great.
Give her the locker keys.
Tell Sanchez to give her...
...the production books.
You' ll work here.
Give Mr. Santini a desk
facing the back window.
-Facing the window?
-l' m claustrophobic. I' m sorry.
-Really sorry. -There's
nothing to be sorry about.
Mendez, come.
Come, l' ll introduce you
to your workmates.
Martinez.
A woman at last!
-Hi.
-Nice to meet you.
This claustrophobia thing
must be terrible for you.
It's psychosomatic.
But facing it does not cure it.
Oh, Sierra, excuse me.
Avellaneda, Santini,
our football pools expert.
-You' re a Leo.
-What?
-Your birthday?
-August 20th.
Didn't I tell you?
A typical Leo.
-Why typical? -Games of
chance are irresistible for Leos.
He can make our horoscope.
Let's check.
Ibanez.
Yes, lbanez.
Pretty girl, isn't she?
How old is she?
-24.
-She's not a girl.
No? Then I am Tutankhamen.
No, why?
What does it have to do?
Nothing. But age is not a good
topic of conversation today.
-Did you find it?
-Yes.
Ibanez and Company...
... 200 spark plugs.
-Happy birthday to you!
-Happy birthday, Dad. -Thanks.
-What's wrong?
-I thought you'd forgotten.
-Okay, let's have dinner. I' m
starving. -What's that face?
To your places!
-What's that? A present
for me? -I don't know.
From the three of you?
-Let's see.
-Let's see.
-This is a luxury robe.
-You like it?
-l' ll be ashamed to wear it.
-You deserve more than this.
-Hold it. I' ll try it on.
-Give me your jacket.
-You' re so elegant.
-It's too much.
-Let me see. Here...
-How do I look?
Great. You look like me.
You' re not ugly at all.
You look really handsome.
-Really?
-You look great.
When I quit my job, I put it
on and l' ll never take it off.
-And l' ll have dinner with
the robe on! -Very good! Yes!
-You' re planning to quit
your job next year? -Sure.
I can't believe you' re
sick and tired of working.
What are you going to do
at home all day long?
How do you know l' m gonna be
locked at home all day long?
She divides the world into 2:
The happy people who work...
...in an office and the
unhappy ones who stay home...
-...taking care of their family.
-That's a lie. I never said that.
Don't start to argue.
Let's make a toast to me.
What do you think about that?
-Do I have to make it?
-No, of course not.
I hope you have a nice evening
with your children.
-Cheers.
-Amen.
Today I ran into an old friend
of my childhood.
He talked for an hour.
At first I couldn't remember
who he was.
Didn't he tell you his name?
Yes, Vignale. He said it
right away.
But I couldn't remember him.
And I remember all my friends.
Poor guy! When he asked
about Mom, he felt terrible.
-He knew Mom?
-Yes.
-He remembered her?
-Sure.
-l' m happy for him.
I don't remember her. -I do.
Excuse me.
If you' re gonna talk to me,
make up your mind.
Skinny women get more
wrinkles with age.
My younger sister was thinner.
Now she looks older than me.
She hates that.
She doesn't say anything
but she hates it.
I can't stop thinking.
I' m always thinking
about something.
I can't even read because l
can't keep anything in my head,...
...I' m thinking about
something else.
It's the same when I sew.
-And my parcel? Where's
my parcel? -There it is.
My customer must be
waiting for it.
I' m a great sewer
but I don't like it.
It' s the same with everything.
Being locked up at home.
My husband gets mad when
I tell him I hate the house.
It's easy for him. He's at the
shop all day long seeing people.
He tells me to watch TV.
Are you a banker?
-No, why? -But you
keep accounts at work.
Sometimes. Why?
You make that face in bed.
-l' m sorry.
-That' s the street.
At least he should pretend.
He doesn't work, he' s always
late, he cuts work.
They' ll make you sub-manager
by the end of the year, l' m sure.
But if you' re quitting,
he' ll be the sub-manager.
There's a whole year ahead of
us. He won't be here that long.
Show me those glasses.
Excuse me.
They really suit!
You must wear them
all the time.
You wear them
in the street?
406-6 from June 7th
to June 1 4th...
... 237 thousand pesos.
425-9 from August 1 5th
to August 22nd...
... 1 13 thousand pesos.
Santini.
Santini.
Santini!
I' m sorry. I was absent-minded.
Yes, I realized that.
Tell me, Santini.
Are you sure...
...that a refined guy like you
likes a job like this one,...
-...a job you' re not interested in?
-l' m interested in my job.
I think the claustrophobia
doesn't let you focus.
Sierra told me you' re an expert
in signs of the Zodiac.
Do that. You could have
a section in a magazine.
I just got distracted.
It doesn't mean l' m useless.
No! Nobody said that.
But I think
you don't like your job.
Perhaps you'd like
another job.
Why are you kidding me?!
Do you like this kind of life?!
Are you happy
with this routine?!
Haven't you ever imagined
you' re somewhere else...
...Ieading another life, doing
something better than writing...
...numbers in papers
that nobody reads?! Jerks!
Wouldn't you like to be
millionaires, artists,...
... handsome?! Are you happy
with this miserable life?!
What's wrong, Santini?
Why are you shouting?
-l' m sorry... -It's our fault.
We were kidding him.
I' m sorry, Santini.
Why don't you calm down
and work for a change?
Listen, Suarez, did you solve
Avellaneda's problem?
I can't work miracles
with so many people.
We've been working overtime
for two weeks and...
...it's your section's fault.
If you have a formula for...
...not working, use it, but don't
fuck with me or my people!
I've been making calculations.
When I retire, I'd have saved...
... enough money to live on
for 3 years and 2 months.
With a few accountings
or gigs a year, l' ll...
...earn enough money to live
on for 5 years and 2 months.
Can't you talk about
anything else?
You've only worked for a over
a year, and you' re sick of it.
It shouldn't surprise you after
35 years doing the same job.
Have you thought
what you' re going to do?
I don't know.
Other than that,
l' ll just think of something.
Right now all I want to do
is loaf about. We' ll see.
I've never had enough time for
me. But l' ll just waste time,...
... not what I do
in the office,...
... stupid calculations
nobody cares about.
As Santini says.
He's right.
-Who's Santini?
-A new worker.
-He's kind of weird.
-Weird?
He's...
... effeminate. He had
an attack today.
He started to shout
at Robledo and Mendez,...
...asking them if they
were happy with their lives.
What he said
was quite right.
Robledo says that this guy, due
to his problem, in the case he's...
-... a freak...
-You mean sissy, Dad.
-That's what they' re called.
-Yes, of course I know.
But it' s hard for me
to accuse him.
Why accuse him?
Is it a crime?
And what did Robledo say?
That... that' s why
this guy is...
... margined.
He looks at things from
outside...
... because society
isn't built correctly.
Everything is adverse.
And for you?
-What? -For you,
an ordinary man,...
... things are not adverse?
-What are you doing? -You
scared me. I didn't hear you.
-Where are you coming from?
-The movies.
What do you mean?
It's 3 am.
-What are you laughing at?
-You.
You have the face of a father.
I like to have you shaking with
fear every time I utter a word.
What are you doing?
I' m looking for some pictures
Grandma gave me.
I thought they were here
but I can't find them.
And you' re looking for them
at 3 am?
Yes, I just felt like it.
Today I told a friend
of mine...
...something that happened
to me when I was a kid.
-And I remember there's a
photo of that day. -What day?
The day both of us went out
alone. You took me to the zoo.
You were a little girl.
Yes. We never went out alone
again. That's why I remember.
This room looks terrible.
It's a mess but I don't
know where to start.
-Mom's sewing machine was
there, wasn't it? -Yes.
Dad,...
... how did you love Mom?
-That's a strange question.
-Yes, but how did you love her?
I don't know.
A lot.
And you never got bored?
We didn't have time.
-Do you like widows?
-What do you mean?
I' m just asking.
-You want me to get married?
-Why not?
-You' re very handsome.
-Why don't you get married?
And leave you alone
with those beasts?
And I don't have
a boyfriend.
I don't know...
I want to do something...
... but I don't know what.
Sometimes l' m afraid.
-What do you mean?
-l' m afraid.
I' m afraid that nothing
will happen to me.
That nothing will
ever happen to me like...
I've finished.
-Okay. -Do you want me
to wait while you check it?
-Did you check it?
-Yes, twice.
-That's okay. Leave it there
and go home. -Thank you.
See you tomorrow.
See you
tomorrow.
You can't complain.
Why, Sir?
The guy they hired to replace
Santini is a cute boy.
Come here. I' ll help you.
-Bring your list.
-But you've finished.
But I gotta stay all the same.
Come so we' ll leave earlier.
Dictate that to me.
-Bancalari...
-No, wait, wait.
-500 spark...
-Where were you?
I marked it down in pencil.
I' d rather not write on it...
...because after so many
checks it' ll look untidy.
It' s a feminine mark.
You need the glasses or you
wear them to cover your face?
In high school
a friend of mine...
...used to put them on and
take them off, like you do.
He didn't need them but...
... he was shy and he thought
the glasses covered his face.
I need them. The
ophtalmologist prescribed them.
Donado, 100 spark plugs. Model:
17 M. 30 platinum, model: 20 E.
Flores, 165 spark plugs,
model: 17 F.
I'd rather you wouldn't have
worked overtime, but last week...
-...Robledo, Mendez and Sierra
did it 3 times. -Robledo told me.
It's a good idea to take turns.
It's unfair for you to be...
-...the one who always works
overtime. -I don't have a choice.
And I don't care.
Nobody's waiting for me.
Poor Geller, he was desperate.
-Maybe somebody was waiting
for you. -No.
Nobody?
Not today.
Today.
But you do have a boyfriend.
Kind of.
And does he know he' s
" kind of" a boyfriend?
Is anybody waiting for you?
-l' m a widower. It' s been
20 years now. -I didn't know.
Do you live far from here?
-One hour trip.
-You' ll get home starving.
-Let's go and have dinner. -No,
thanks, they' re waiting for me.
Mom and Dad.
Dad...
...doesn't stop working
till I get home.
-What does he do?
-He's a tailor.
-But a very bad one.
-What do you mean?
All his jackets are the same.
With "sad shoulders",
as he says.
His jackets only suit
the mannequin.
Poor Dad!
Do you know what he uses
to say?
The only well done thing
in this world is Bach's music.
Are you an only daughter?
Why?
-Does it show?
-No.
The streets look strange
at this hour.
I' m kind of a maniac.
-I like to walk, to walk
through different places. -Why?
I don't know.
For a change.
I don't like to walk always
through the same places.
-You must think l' m crazy.
-Not at all. -Here it is.
-Thank you for your company.
See you tomorrow. -Bye.
He's leaving.
Where to?
-I don't know. He's leaving home.
He' ll live on his own. -Why?
Dad! You know what's
going on with Jaime.
-I didn't know anything.
-Yes, you knew.
We all knew. You also said
his friends were weird.
He's like his friends!
Blanca, what do you mean?
Do you know
what you' re talking about?!
It's okay.
Don't cry.
-So you' re leaving?
-Yes.
Can you tell me why?
It's easier this way
for all of us.
-I don't want it to be easy.
-But I do!
I don't want to be judged or
treated as a sick person.
-Why, Jaime? -I want to be
alone, I want to live in peace.
That' s not what l' m asking?
And what are you asking?
Jaime, I don't want you
to suffer.
I don't want you
to be alone.
I don't know
what went wrong with you.
-I don't know why I didn't
realize. -You didn't want.
-But don't worry,
it wouldn't have helped. -No?
Jaime...
Are you sure?
Are you sure
things are that way?
Yes, yes, l' m sure.
Don't suffer. That thing you' re
scared of, hasn't happened yet.
I' m so miserable.
-lnchauste's file, sir. -What's
going on with Avellaneda?
-You' re singing a serenade
to her? -Why?
-You've been talking a lot to
her. -Poor girl. I saw her...
...arguing with a guy at the
diner. I think she was crying.
Have you seen her face?
-Did you have a fight with
your boyfriend? -Yes.
Sometimes it's good to have a
fight so you start all over again.
-I don't want to start all over
again. -But you' re sad.
It's not that. I cherish an illusion
and everything goes wrong.
I knew what I had
to tell him but...
... I got so nervous
that I burst into tears.
I hate to cry.
Hi, Dad.
-Mr. Alejandro Ferrero,
my father. -How do you do?
He has come to get the tools
Jaime left at the workshop.
-Do you want some coffee?
-No, thanks. I don't have time.
-Then l' ll go get those tools.
-Yes.
-Excuse me.
-Okay.
-So you' re a friend of Jaime' s?
-Yes.
This kind of houses
are nice.
Jaime told me you've lived
here since he was born.
No, long before that. I've lived
here since I got married.
Jaime is living with you?
With me? No, why?
He's living in a boarding house.
-Why have you thought
he's living with me? -No...
-lt was just an idea.
-What kind of idea?
Excuse me, but aren't you
too old to be Jaime's friend?
-What do you mean?
-You know exactly what I mean.
No, I don't know. You' ll have
to speak clearer, Mr. San Tome.
You think l' m the pervert
who corrupted your son...
... and you don't dare to ask.
Ask me.
If you ask me, l' ll answer.
I don't know.
I don't know what to ask.
I' d like...
... to hear about Jaime.
I'd like to know
how he lives. But I don't know.
Listen.
I' m not the pervert
who corrupts your son.
There' re no perverts.
And nobody is corrupted.
I don't know anything
about that.
About what?
-About what?
-Don't laugh at me.
I don't know my son.
Your son?
Your son is a sad boy...
...who doesn't have the same
sexual propensity as you.
At this point, I don't know
if he has any sexual propensity.
He's too scared to do anything.
Scared of what?
Of being different.
You can be different,
you know?
-Thanks.
-You' re welcome.
You should grin more often.
It really suits you.
-What does my face look like
when I don't grin? -Excuse me?
Do I look like a banker?
I don't get it.
They told me once I looked
like a banker, no...
That I looked like a worker
who keeps accounts.
No, you look like a man.
See you tomorrow, sir.
Avellaneda.
-What a coincidence.
-What a coincidence.
-Do you want to have a drink?
-Okay, thank you.
-There's a place there.
-l' m in a hurry. I' m going to...
-...the movies with a friend.
-No boyfriend? -Not anymore.
Nice, isn't it?
Yes.
-Good afternoon. -What will
you have? -A cup of tea.
-A cup of coffee.
-Okay.
It' s no coincidence.
This meeting, I mean.
It's not casual.
I've been coming here every
afternoon for a week.
You once said you came
this way every time you visited...
... a friend of yours,
remember?
So?
So I sat down here
waiting for you to come by.
Why?
I' d like...
...to find the perfect way
to put it into words.
I think l' m in love with you.
The most logical thing
would've been to keep it silent.
Anyway, whatever happens,...
... take it as a homage.
And please don't feel you' re
obliged to do anything.
I think...
... I began to realize
I was in love...
... the first time
I walked you to the bus.
That day we...
... talked about
your boyfriend.
-Remember?
-Yes, I do.
The day of the argument.
Well... I just had to tell you,
do you get it?
I get it.
You get it but don't you have
anything to tell me?
Okay...
First tell me what you mean
when you say you' re in love.
I think l' ll feel
even more ridiculous.
You don't want to make a fool
of yourself but neither do l.
To be in love might mean
many things to men.
Okay...
Take the best of those things.
It makes me...
... feel very bad
to tell you this but...
... you could be my daughter.
And we both know that.
And there lies the problem.
What can I offer you?
Courtship?
Ten years from now
l' ll be 60.
What l' m proposing is...
... an agreement,...
... a deal between...
... what I feel,...
...between
my love and your freedom.
The day
you came to the office...
... was my 49th birthday.
And I've been a widower
for 20 years.
I've never felt that a woman
could be my couple.
But I do feel that with you.
I don't know, l...
... I have the feeling you' re...
...the only person with whom
I can talk about certain things,...
...with whom I'd like to wake up
every morning.
And I know you.
And I know you.
I know how many moles
there are in your face.
That you comb your hair
when you' re nervous.
That routine
bores you to death.
That you cross your left leg
over your right leg.
Well...
I think that's love,
don't you?
I resigned myself to
so many things in life:
To not being important
to anyone.
To not understanding
my children.
To not travelling, I don't know,
to not writing a book.
I don't want to resign
myself to losing you...
... without attempting
to do something.
I knew.
More or less,
but I knew.
That's why I don't look
so surprised. Because l' m not.
I was waiting for you
to tell me.
But I don't know what to do.
I like you.
I love you,...
... I think.
But...
... it's all so complicated,
isn't it?
Maybe we should think it over.
I...
I' m not too brave.
I don't know if l' ll
be able to stand a situation...
... that's kind of strange.
-I'd like to be older.
-Or that I'd be younger.
No.
You are what you are
because of your age.
But I don't know.
There are so many things
I don't like.
And if we hurt each other...
... and we feel miserable?
I have nothing to lose.
It's better for me
to suffer...
... than to be living
the way I live.
But you' re so young.
You could overlook
this whole thing.
No.
I don't think I could.
-Okay. Until tomorrow.
-Until tomorrow.
Martin...
I wanted to tell you
you' re very kind to me,...
-...you' re really behaving yourself.
-Really?
I' m serious.
You say that but...
... when I was a kid
they taught me...
... that when you behave
properly, you get a prize.
Of course. You deserve it.
Nice.
-What's wrong?
-What a shame!
-ls it me?
-What a shame! What a shame!
It's a shame it all
turned out to be this way.
It's a shame that
I wasn't born before...
...and that you lived all
this time without me.
I' m so sorry!
-Mr. San Tome, can you explain
something to me? -Sure.
How can I restrain myself from
kissing you at work?
I don't know but l' m glad
you feel like kissing me.
Thank you, Mr. San Tome.
Mom! He's trying to hit me!
Children, please!
-Stop fooling around!
-Go inside.
Come here, Martin.
Rosa, bring me that envelope!
And we want to be left alone.
-Do you want a liquor?
-No, thanks.
-Just a little. -Bring me that
envelope.You know where it is?
Yes. I' ll go get it.
What a mess!You must be used
to it with your three children.
-But they' re grown-ups.
-At their age they only make...
... noise. They' re like my
brothers and l, full of energy.
Here you have. Don't you want
a glass of liquor?
-Don't ask him, just serve it!
-Thank you.
-Alejandro is still hitting her.
-Don't worry. They won't die!
-Sugar?
-Will you leave us alone?!
-Hey.
-Yes?
-Come back when your
husband leaves. -You' re so rude!
My sister-in-law
is pretty,uh?
Leave that coffee.
Come and sit here.
I' ll make you suffer.
Do you remember this one?
Of course!
Your parents were so young.
You remember
that neighbor?
That was Mrs. Luisa,
my neighbor from the back.
This Spaniard sang very good.
And look at you.
Your face looks just the same.
Even as a kid
you looked serious.
I was thin.
I was really skinny.
And do you remember
this one?
-He's Cayolas!
-Of course! Cayolas!
You remembered Cayolas!
He was the funniest of the gang.
He listened to the funniest...
-...jokes and he never laughed.
-He was amazing.
I had dinner with him a month
ago. I see him once in a while.
But he's changed now.
He's bald, fat. And he laughs!
-He laughs?
-More than I do.
You' re a beast. I' m sorry, sir,
but you' re a beast. He hit...
...her face with a monkey wrench.
She' ll die and...
...it' ll be your fault. I begged you
not to leave your tools there.
Okay!
Women get scared.
-Look what I found here!
-Let me see.
New Year's eve. The picture
of all the gang at the Chueco's.
-Her sister was about to
get married. -Here' s Saverio.
We called him "Cruel"!
-What?
-Look who's here!
-Who?
-Paving Block.
He's so elegant.
Paving Block, damn it!
-I don't find it funny.
-What?
You know I hated it.
What?
You know I hated being called
Paving Stone.
Oh, that's you.
Of course it's you.
-What are you drinking?
-Chocolate.
-What are you laughing at?
-Chocolate. I feel l' m a satyr.
-It's delicious. Have one.
-No, thanks. I' ll stick to coffee.
Coward!
-You want to go to the
movies? -Weren't you supposed...
-...to see Blanca? -At 10:30. She' ll
introduce his boyfriend to me.
I' m happy.
But l' m scared.
Well...
-You wouldn't want me to make
a speech. -No, on the contrary.
I've been thinking l' m the one
who should make a speech.
But you surely
want to know about me.
Yes, sure, but...
... I don't know how to ask.
I've no experience.
Neither do l.
I' m not a good match...
... and...
I don't intend to change.
Blanquita says you' re not
interested in that...
... but I think it's better
for me to tell you.
I' m not a successful man
of tomorrow, as they call them.
I don't know. I don't
earn a lot of money because...
...I' m not interested
in working 20 hours a day.
I'd rather do other things
like...
... working in politics.
I can't think of anything else
to tell you.
Do you want
to ask me anything?
Excuse me. I laughed
because I remembered...
...I told lsabel's father
exactly the opposite.
Isabel was my wife.
I told him I was the
successful man of tomorrow.
Poor old guy!
I' m sure he didn't believe me.
-What' s wrong? -Nothing. I' m
fed up with working overtime.
You don't want to work in the
evening so you come earlier.
It's not the same. I come
to work an hour earlier.
Anyway, I can't sleep.
-You planning on staying there
all the morning? -Yes, sir.
Until my shift begins.
What' re you looking at?
I just want to leave earlier.
To have the evening
for myself.
For yourself and who else?
You think it doesn't show?
Come on, spit it.
You' re seeing a woman.
This might be tragic.
At your age
it's dangerous.
So? You won't tell me?
No.
I woke up an hour later
for nothing.
Be careful. You' re the right
person to be a victim.
If you take it too seriously,
you may end up in trouble.
Why?
What may happen to me?
What's worse than
an empty life?
-You' re right.
-Do me a favor.
-As long as it doesn't involve
working. -Fill in the...
-...pools ticket. I don't
understand anything. -Me.
As Loco says, l' m a blockhead.
The guys prepared something
for him for next week.
-You' re always playing jokes
on him. -It's great. When we...
...fill in the ticket, he doesn't
want to know what we choose.
They' ll make him believe
Mendez hit all soccer results.
He' ll have a heart attack.
Be careful.
Oh God!
Racing vs. San Lorenzo...
Racing will win.
You' re planning on being
discreet for a long time?
About that girl, I mean.
-At last! -Careful.
-Turn on the light.
Take off your clothes.
Quickly, come on.
-Hurry.
-Here's a towel.
Careful. You' ll throw me
to the ground.
-Are you wet?
-Yes, dry me off.
-l' ll make tea. -Take off your
clothes or you' ll get a cold.
-And the matches?
-On the first shelf.
This.
Happiness is exactly this.
-How are you?
-Always the same.
You' re always behind
the newspaper.
I sometimes forget you have
a face and I think of you...
... as a sports headline.
Are you drunk?
One day I don't say good
morning and you think l' m drunk.
Unbelievable!
What' re you going to do?
You won't go to the match?
No, we played in Rosario
and I didn't feel like going.
You won't go out
with your girlfriend?
You' re playing a matchmaker
or a detective?
A father.
-Too late.
-ls that an accusation?
No.
Listen, Esteban.
Esteban.
Yes?
Can you put down
that paper for a change?!
What' s wrong with you?
Now you' re shouting?
What's wrong with all of you?
You' re always bothering me.
Blanca tried to talk
to a newspaper?
She was trying to find out why
you don't live here anymore...
-...and why l' m so bitter. -And
did you help her understand?
What? Why you left
without saying anything?
It was that, wasn't it?
Alright.
I' m living with a woman.
I love her.
I have that right.
She's a very nice person but
she's much younger than me.
That's it. I told you.
Now that you' re having
a relationship you wake up.
The father opens his eyes,
looks around and says:
" What's wrong with this boy?
He's always so bitter."
You' re my father,
that's what's wrong!
I don't know how to escape
from this trap of doing...
...the same work every day
for 30 years just to retire!
Because l' m just like you!
Just the same!
And that's what scares me!
It's like having a mirror
in front of me, you understand?
A mirror that is set ahead.
The worst of all is that I have
nothing to reproach you with.
You' re a good guy,
you' re smart.
What's killing me is the thought
of living all my life this way.
No. That's if you want that.
Why? You wanted it
to be that way?
No. No, dear, no.
I just gave up.
Because at your age,
I wasn't furious.
If I had been furious, l
wouldn't have led the life I led.
But you' re still on time.
-You can change things.
-It's easier said than done.
I can't do another job. You
want me to starve to death?
But my son!
If at my age...
...I dare live with a woman who
could easily be my daughter,...
...if I have the boldness
to start over again,..
...why wouldn't you
do the same? You must do it.
Think about the kind
of life you want...
...and you' ll see it doesn't
depend on your job that much.
I've just come to learn that.
What you really want
is what you' re meant to be.
So you must take it
or give it a try.
You can spend your whole
life looking for that...
... but it's a better life...
I don't know...
... than trying to get
promotions or making money,...
... or giving up.
That girl...
The girl you talked about...
Yes?
What's her name?
Laura.
Is she as pretty...
... as Mom was?
It's really easy. Mendez calls
and says we won on the pools.
You' re shocked and you give
the phone to someone else.
I' m no good for that kind of
things. I' ll blow your cover.
-You' ll get the phone.
-And where will you be?
-I told you l' m no good for this.
-But you' ll have to pretend...
... or you' ll ruin our joke.
Don't you think
that joke's too risky?
-How long will you cling to
that joke? -For some minutes.
Mendez will be right back.
Be careful!
Good morning.
-Mendez hasn't arrived yet?
-No. Do you need him?
No, why would l?
I'd better stay here so that
I can answer the phone.
-Robledo, did you see Mendez
yesterday? -No. Why?
As you go to soccer
matches together I thought...
No, I haven't seen him.
-What was the prize for the
football pools? -7 40 million.
Get out.
He's about to call.
Hi.
No, Martinez. Who is it?
What's wrong? Mendez.
What?
What?!
What are you saying?
Don't play jokes on us. What?!
-All of them?
-What is he saying?
All our soccer results
were right!
I knew it! I knew it!
I knew it!
We won the soccer pools!
I knew it! I knew it!
7 40 million!
We won! We won!
We did it!
We' ll all retire...
... but we' ll all be rich!
Rich!
Come on, Sierra!
Come on, Sierra!
This job is over! It's over!
I' m through with this!
Come on, Sierra!
Come on, come on, Sierra!
-Come on, come on, Sierra!
-What's all that shouting?
I' m shaking to death.
I have some news for you.
We' re millionaires.
Millionaires!
All of us are millionaires! And
you can go and fuck yourself!
Let me kiss you.
You' re still afraid of him?
-We can hire him to open
the doors of our car. -Stop it.
We' re millionaire! Millionaire!
But don't worry.
We' ll give you some money,
Piggy.
Listen, Sierra.
The guys...
All of us decided...
... until you get
another job...
It's no sacrifice to any of us.
We' re several guys.
We' ll gather your salary...
... until you find
another job.
Come on, man.
Why don't you go
and fuck yourselves?
Do you remember that day
Santini had that attack,...
... a week before he left?
Yes, I remember.
Did you realize?
In another way, he talked about
the same things as Sierra did.
Who, Santini?
Yes. I know
they were different but...
... he couldn't stand it either...
... and called us slaves
all day long, like Sierra.
I don't know but I think...
... that's why
we plot without even realizing.
And we do something to...
... get them off our backs,...
... to stop them
from disturbing us,...
... to stop them from
dreaming in a loud voice.
You can't stand it either.
Why don't you take
some vacations?
-You know l' m retiring,
don't you? -Yes.
-Don't you find it crazy?
-No, why?
Now that Suarez's been fired,
everybody's saying l' ll be...
-...sub-manager. -But you
don't want to go on working?
-But how will we manage?
-We' ll think of something.
-You' re okay?
-Yes.
You wouldn't mind living
with a retired worker.
If you don't mind living
with a woman with a cold.
You look so good.
I've never seen you so happy.
-Do you love her a lot?
-Yes.
-Aren't you going
to get married? -No.
She's too young.
It wouldn't be fair.
-ls that what she says?
-I say that but she understands.
What is she like?
Would you like to meet her?
He has a girlfriend!
He has a girlfriend!
He has a girlfriend!
Blow your nose.Don't embarrass
me in front of my daughter.
-Hi.
-Okay, the time has come.
Don't get nervous.
I' m more scared than you are.
-Hi. -At last!
The rice was overcooking.
Did you miss me?
-A lot.
-So did l.
The rice!
I've something to tell you.
Geller mimics Robledo.
Today he walked me to the
bus and I couldn't stop laughing.
Martin! I was waiting for you.
Let's go have a coffee.
-l' m sorry, someone's
waiting for me. -Just a coffee.
-They' re waiting for me. -I must
talk with you. I' m desperate.
Why?
It happened.
-What happened?
-My sister-in-law.
-What sister-in-law?
-I saw it coming.
She was always seducing me.
I have a reputation...
And now she' s driving me crazy.
I think my wife found out.
I don't know what to do.
That's the fate of seducers.
-l' m leaving. They' re waiting
for me. -I tell you...
... I' m desperate and you leave.
I' m sorry. I was
with Santillan. Have a seat.
Okay, San Tome, here we are.
I won't tell you any news.
You know the sub-management...
... is vacant.
That position is yours.
We just have to make it official.
-Actually...
-No, don't thank me, please.
Your help will be really useful.
I must take my wife to Europe,
otherwise she' ll kill me.
You should come and work
in this floor...
... during the afternoons.
How much time do I have
to give you an answer?
I' m sorry, I don't get it.
An answer to what?
If l' ll accept the position or not.
San Tome, what's wrong
with you? Are you sick?
No, l' m okay but...
...after 30 years I feel like
doing something else...
-...and I'd like to retire.
-Don't talk nonsense!
Do you think they' ll offer you
an executive position knowing...
...you' re planning to retire?
What' re you planning to do?
Go and sunbathe at the park?
Aren't you ashamed?
Five months from now
everything will be different.
Although it's too late for
some things, with you...
-...it' ll all be different.
-Too late for what?
-For so many things.
-What things?
To...
... write a book,...
... to dance like Fred Astaire.
Why is it too late
to write a book?
Do you love me?
-Excuse me? -You've never
told me you love me.
It's so hard to be romantic
with that cough.
-Yes.
-You have fever.
We' re two fools. You should've
seen a doctor a week ago.
-He' ll tell me to stay in bed.
-And you' ll do it.
You' ll call the office and say:
" I can't go to work.
I've to look after Avellaneda."
I'd better go to
my parents' for some days.
You don't want to be alone?
Then I won't go.
No, you should go. Your mother
will take good care of you.
But don't stay here alone.
Go with your children.
You' ll get sad.
-How are you, Dad?
-How are you? Sit down.
And Blanca?
She's getting dressed.
-You' re going out?
-Yes.
-We' re going to the movies.
-They' re so stupid. Look at that!
-Of course!
-Again!
Dad! I didn't know you
were coming. You' re staying?
Come, come.
-Anything wrong?
-No.
Laura has the flu. She' ll be
at her mother's for a few days.
-Did you have dinner?
-No, but l' m not hungry.
-Don't you want to join us?
-No, l' m tired. -It's getting late.
-Good evening, sir.
-Bye.
-Bye, Dad.
-Bye, honey. -Bye.
-You want to come?
-No, I want to go to bed early.
-So you' re staying?
-Yes.
Wait for me. I' m coming.
-ls there anything wrong?
-No, l' m fine.
-Really?
-Really.
-Alright. See you later.
-See you later.
Hello.
No, Robledo. Who is it?
Oh yes. How is she?
Okay. No problem. Send her our
regards. I hope she gets better.
No problem. I' ll tell him.
-On behalf of Avellaneda.
-They wanted to talk to me?
No, just tell us the doctor
ordered her to stay in bed.
-For how long?
-I didn't ask.
I didn't want her to think
we were hastening her.
-Sure.
-Anything wrong?
-No, why?
-Your face looks awful.
I' m just tired.
That thing with that woman...
... is okay?
Okay.
Please, now you push
when you cover.
-That doesn't mean they' re
playing. -What do you mean?
You call that playing?
That's so nice!
So that's playing?
Give me a break, man!
Playing was what we did
at my time.
I'd like to see one of
your players playing today.
-There wasn't anything.
-I mean the younger ones.
-When they' re in minor leagues,
they play. -Yes, they do play.
Hey. Robledo.
-Give me a break!
-Robledo, stop it. Robledo!
Cut it out!
Hello. Yes, it's me.
How is she?
What are you talking about?
Shut up!
Shut up, bastard! Shut up!
What are you talking about?
-Shut up, bastard!
-What's wrong? -Shut up!
-Give me the phone. -Tell him
to shut up! -Who is it?
What happened?
How did it happen?
No, l' m sorry.
But he's shocked.
Yes.
We were all very fond of her.
Excuse us.
Avellaneda...
She died this morning.
-Sir?
-Excuse me. Good afternoon.
The tailor lives here?
Yes.
-I wanted to have a suit made.
-Come in, please.
They' re looking for you.
-Good afternoon. I wanted
to have a suit made. -Sure.
-You brought your fabric?
-No.
I' ll see if I have something
you like.
You live
in the neighborhood?
No, he was highly recommended.
These fabrics are good.
Okay. This one.
When will it be ready?
I have to get your measures
and you must choose a model.
-Like this one. -Hold on a
minute. I' ll take your measures.
Pretty, isn't she?
She was our only daughter.
Forgive me. My wife
will take your measures.
She's good at that.
Excuse me.
It's you, aren't you?
She talked about you.
She spent the last 10 days
talking about you.
He doesn't know anything.
I wanted to let you know but...
...there was no time.
Everything happened
so fast that...
And there was no reason...
The doctor said
it was her heart...
... and that that kind
of things happen.
You can't take precautions.
I pictured you
the way you are.
I think I recognized you
when I opened the door.
Forgive me but...
...I didn't want to come.
I don't know why l' m here.
I've been stunned
all this month.
When I left the office,
I came straight here.
I don't know what to say.
Since that day...
...I haven't talked about
her with anybody.
I needed...
I understand.
I have something for you.
Laura wanted to show you
her pictures as a little girl.
She was going to show them
to you when she saw you again.
I' ll give them to you.
Here they are.
And now leave
and don't ever come back.
Forgive me,...
... but he doesn't know anything
about this...
... and I wouldn't know
what to tell him.
-l' m sorry, Dad, but we were
worried about you. -Come in.
How are you?
Fine, son.
May I help you?
Not much.
That's it.
It's over.
I know what l' ll tell you
will sound stupid...
... but you mustn't think
it's all over.
It was not just her.
You felt like living again.
Does that have to end?