Where the Sun Beats (1989) - full transcript

WHERE THE SUN BEATS

Before she went out in the evening,
she would kiss me.

As soon as I heard the door close,
I would rush to her room.

Laura kept a diary with letters
and photos.

I could hardly read,

so I became furious because I
couldn't understand the words.

I would slip into her bed.

When I heard her coming, I would
close my eyes as if sleeping.

She would come to bed carefully,
not to wake me up.

Then I grew up and found new
friends.

I never told her about this.



- Had a good trip?
- Yes I did.

- Give me that.
- It's all right.

God, this heat!

How's Laura? Is she bearing up?

She's better now. She's started working
again. But don't mention the kid.

Don't worry.

Do you recognize the road?
We'll see the hills in a minute.

Next time I'll know that myself.

To change the subject - how are your
classes going?

I don't know if I've got the marks
for the medicine course.

I've spoken to a friend of mine
to see if he can work something out.

Maybe with one of those
temporary agencies.

But that's got no guarantees,
particularly for the future.

Well, yes, that's a problem,
but we'll see.



But not in your case.

What's different about me then?

You're well prepared.

But if you don't get in, we'll talk
about you getting a job again.

I don't want to impose on you.

Don't worry about it...
Besides, you can make it up to us.

How?

Don't let your sister know you've
thought about stopping studying.

Tonight the teacher and her husband
are coming for dinner.

They want to meet you.

Perhaps they will bring their
daughter with them.

Did you have a good trip?

Yes.

Laura, show him his room.

Aren't you happy to see me here?

Don't talk rubbish...

How are things then?

It's only just getting organized, you
can't imagine how little space there is...

Is it a lot of work?

Some.

And what about the rest?

What rest?

Don't treat me like a child.

Everything I love is here.

Everything? What about me?

You, you're the person I love.

Your bed's here.
See you in a while then?

Nuno! How are you? Are you fit?

I thought you'd never show
up again!

Well, I came this time.

You only just caught me.
I was going out.

Where are you going?

To my granddad's farm.

It was in a bad way.
How do you manage?

I get by. You'll have to take a look.
See the sheep... Try my cheese...

Are you making cheese now?

More headaches than you
can imagine.

Francisco, Nuno,
let's have lunch.

- Hello, father.
- How are you?

Your tractor's ready.

Next time Alberto
can fix it on his own.

Aren't you staying for lunch?

I have to be going. The vet's
coming round. I want to be there.

Go on then. Don't be late.

Look after my room, Nuno.
Just ignore the rubbish...

It doesn't matter. Ciao.

Don't look now!

What a pretty sight!

Have you realized that at 18
you can do whatever you want...

I don't want to do anything
different from what I'm doing now.

I don't think you've changed
so much time's stood still.

But I'm older now...

People generally keep the memories
of their most important experiences.

I can't see that in your face.

But I don't notice anything
special about you.

Are you sure?

Sit where ever you like.

What beautiful china.

It's in your honor!

Sit down. Don't wait.

Are you still thinking about medicine?

Yes.

And have you thought about
a speciality yet?

It's still early.

Take advantage of your
stay to have a rest.

I know you've had good marks.

That's rare nowadays.
They hardly study.

That's what all teachers say...

Don't joke, experience has taught me

that despite all the reforms
they've made

pupils don't have any more
general culture,

they're not better prepared
for professional life,

and they don't even
have the slightest idea

about something as simple
as national identity.

Your language surprises
me sometimes.

What do you mean
by national identity?

Well, for me it's a special way of being
in this great world we live in.

And what is this great
world we live in?

It's all that news we get from
the radio and newspapers.

I read something amazing
just yesterday.

A statistic that said

the majority of history students,
history mind you,

don't know who the last king
of Portugal was.

The past is the soul of a people,
it's their culture.

That's normal. Young people
are interested in the present.

You're wrong, Laura.

Go and as them who the
Minister of Home Affairs is...

They don't know.

Yes! How often do I lend
my newspaper to my pupils?

And books?

I still remember Francisco, as a little
lad, clutching the "Story of the Fox".

Now they don't even pick up a book.

And what do you think
does interest us?

Today something that seems
superficial might be very profound.

Yes, but people worried about
the future. They made plans.

I understand why they don't
think about the future.

You can't generalize.

There are people and circumstances
that make every case special.

And what now... my case? That trip?

Ah! If you like travel I can lend
you a Serpa Pinto book.

It's full of amusing adventures.
And it's very educational.

Gra?a just adored that book.

Oh Nuno, you haven't met my
daughter yet, have you?

She is a friend of Francisco...

Whenever I went to milk the sheep,
everyone was still asleep.

To tote up accounts is no real
work to me.

Mr. Artur was the only one to get
up before sunrise.

Good morning...

Have you eaten?

Yes, Lucia gave me breakfast.

I'd like to go for a walk with
you but I can't leave this.

Do you want a hand?

No. Go for a walk...

You're in charge!

Alberto! This is my brother Nuno.
Show him round the farm.

- Hello.
- Hello.

If you've got things to do you can go.

It's all right.

My sister's worried about me.

What do you want to see?

It doesn't matter.
I hardly know the farm.

My house is over there.

Down there is the dam.

Are you going to the game later?

Maybe.

We're counting on you!

I don't know, we'll see.

Where is the game?

Over there...

What's that?

Potatoes, they all went rotten
because of the rain.

I heard the bad weather
ruined everything.

Have you been working here long?

Long enough.

I didn't see you when
my sister got married...

I don't usually go to those things.

But do you like this?

I don't know anything else.

What do you do on the farm?

What do I do?...
Whatever they tell me to.

Would you prefer
to be with Francisco?

It's all the same.

What do you mean?

I go wherever I'm needed...

Did you hurt yourself?

No, it's nothing.

Let me see.

Don't move. Don't laugh.
This doesn't hurt.

That's where they buried your nephew.
The coffin was this big.

I couldn't come. I had classes.

This is nicer than I thought...

You see that house over there?

It's abandoned...

That's where I usually go.

Who with?

With the sheep... On my own.

But people don't like to be alone...

What does that matter?
What matters is what I think's right.

Well, I'm a bit tired.

It was the fall.

I'll be going then. You stay.

I'm on your payroll. I'll go with you.

No, stay here! I know the way now.

Where've you been?

Nothing to do with you!

You said you were going with me!

I've already had enough
smell of sheep.

I washed myself all over today!

Can't you leave that?

Just a minute.

You're starting to look like mother.
Do you still remember her?

And when you ran away from home,
do you remember?

I was just beginning the first class...
We looked all over for you.

You never said...

The next day I went out of school,
went down the steps

and stood by the door
to see if anything would happen.

And then what?

Nothing... They found
me and took me back to school.

My wandering didn't last long either.

It didn't last long...

So what did you think of the farm?

It's bigger than I thought.
We went up to the top of the hill.

They must be fed up with working,
him and Artur.

Artur should rest a bit.

People should do what
they think's right.

What about Alberto?

I didn't understand him very well.

He's a quiet one but you can count
on him. He started work very young.

What about his parents?

We don't know much.
His father's abroad.

There are some strange stories...
about him...

So, what did you talk about,
anyhow?

Loads of things.
He explained the crops to me...

Virtually everything
they do on the farm...

He spoke more than usual.

He does what they tell him...
because bosses... are bosses...

Oh really? Why do you think
I couldn't go with you?

I've been here for hours and
I still haven't got the books right.

Are you going to go bankrupt?

Don't joke...

want to see how things are
to see if I can pay for your trip or not.

Do you suppose not?

We'll see.

Have you seen the train schedule?

There is only one in the evening.
Why don't you go for a walk?

What happened to you?

I slipped, it doesn't matter.

Can I play?

That one, I knew him well.

He came over for his sister's
wedding.

I saw them talking by the dam
that same morning.

Got himself drunk and fell asleep
in a corner.

When he woke up, Mr. Artur and the
lady were already gone.

He broke glasses all over
the place.

Next day we had to dean it all.

Aren't we going to have a drink
or something then?

I can't. I've got to catch the train.
What's the quickest way?

Go along here, down there,
then go up.

Have a good trip.

Father, what brings you here?

I passed by. Couldn't help
seeing you.

How nice. Sit down.

Have a drink.

Just a drop to keep you company.

What about your cold?

Just a bit of fever.

Have a cup of wine and it will go.

It's maybe not the best time,
but if you need help, just ask me.

When I came here I thought
it'd be easier.

Suddenly it's not just one but a whole
pile of problems at the same time.

You become imprisoned in it...

It's hard for someone
with no experience.

Is there something in particular
that's not going well?

The problem's not just money, father.

I'm a bit worried.

Sometimes you just don't know
what tomorrow'll bring.

What are you reading?

Where did you get those books?

Let me see!

Look at these pictures...
You can't understand a thing!

Do you know what they're saying
about the old man? About Diamantino?

That he hung himself on purpose
on the veranda.

Do you know why?

So that everybody could see his children
didn't pay any attention to him!

Shut up!...
What does "dissipate" mean?

Dissipate?

Do you remember the idiot's parents?

They went to the city
again to get the girl.

Her family must have been
nuts to let her go!

But without a woman,
you know what it's like

Why are they always taking
the mick?

What happened to your friend?
When's he coming?

Does it suit me?

Give me that!

Let go! Take your hands off!

Then we go down, stop at Bari...

Brindici, the boat...

And then, Greece.

- And afterwards?
- Wait!

So we can have two or three days
in Athens.

And hop around the islands!

- Will we have time?
- There will be lots of time.

Great, at least two months...

Nuno, I've got a letter for you here.

What is it?

That's my trip down the drain then.

My sister says she hasn't got
any money.

I don't believe it!
Can't you do anything?

It's been a bad year

They've got to pay for the seeds
and make a lot of investment.

I'll go round there and see
if I can convince her.

Laura...

Laura!

Alberto, come here, please.

See if you can deliver this as soon
as you are ready.

You weren't waiting for me... Admit it!

Who did you come with?

I'm not telling you.
Where are the others?

Artur's out there working.
Are you hungry?

I don't want anything.
I'm going for a walk. Bye.

Hello. How's things?

Are you in a hurry?

A bit.

I'm really thirsty. Fancy a drink?

Come on, just one.

Are you leaving the bike here?

No problem, nobody steals
anything here.

What are you doing here then?

Stop being so formal.

You didn't have to bother
about the shirt...

Where are you going tonight?

I don't know what time I'm leaving.
I've got some things to do.

What's that music?

It's from the dance. There's a dance
nearly every day in the evenings.

We could go there
and then go to the disco.

The disco? You must be joking...

Why? I bet you'll have a good time.

I never bet.

I know everybody. Shall we go?

Take it.

I've already had two.

It doesn't matter, just one more...

Your father's abroad isn't he?
Have you got any brothers?

A younger one. He lives with
my mother. Mr. Artur likes him a lot.

He gave him a watch
for his birthday.

But the kid lost it near the river.

My mother was going to do him in!

- And what about Z??
- It's as if he were my brother.

That one with the green dress
is looking at you. Do you know her?

She's not from here.
She must be looking at you.

Not even that one who's waving?

That's the teacher's daughter

Well... I'm off.
But you stay if you want.

No, no, stay here!

Let me go!

Hello Alberto.
How did you get here?

I came with him.
It's the lady's brother.

She asked you how, not who with.
We both came on foot.

Very funny... Do you know
everybody's talking about you?

All good, I hope.

So far!...

What time does this finish?

Four o'clock, but at weekends
there's a matinee.

Well, I've got to go.
Have a good time.

You see, nobody's biting you.

How about another drink?

Your health!

I'm so hungry...

If I was in Lisbon we could go to
a cafe and have cakes. But here...

Oh yes?
Only if you like country bread.

I've got cheese too.
And wine, do you fancy some?

Yes, please.

Nuno...

Do you want anything from the city?

No.

Hello.

When are you going?

See you later.

Come on, please, we've got to talk.

What happened then?
I was waiting all morning.

What?

Don't play the fool.
Or don't you even read my letter?

What letter?

I haven't had a letter.

Aren't you lying?

What an obsession!

- Mr. Francisco!
- What is it?

- Come down here, please.
- All right, I'm coming.

This is dangerous.
It'll all come out sooner or later.

You've got to help me!
We can't meet alone.

I know it's difficult.

I don't want to hear.

Alberto!

Why didn't you do what
I told you to?

Answer me!

Don't turn your back on me!

Why didn't you deliver the letter?

How can you be so sure?

Nuno, you've got to realize
there are rules in this house.

You can't just do what you want,
without giving something back.

It's a bit late to try and educate me...

It's a matter of respect.
It's not a hotel.

I thought it better Artur didn't know
you didn't come home last night.

All right. I'll warn you next time.

Where's Alberto?

Outside in the field.

Are you Z??

They're in the beehive now.
They won't come out until it's cooler.

The sheep?...
They feel the heat a lot, don't they?

Haven't you seen Alberto?

I haven't seen him, no.

Alberto! Where are you going?

Wait!

Wait!

- Where were you going?
- It doesn't matter.

I was only asking.

I don't have to explain to you.

We've got to talk.

Leave me alone!

Wait! Wait!

You're wasting your time.

I don't care.
You can't go just like that.

Don't you realize I might
have reasons?

Has something happened?

And have you at least
said goodbye to Z??

Is it his fault?

Don't do it to him!

Have you eaten yet?

I've had dinner already

Did you go to the garage?

Yes, and I think Francisco's
tractor's been worked out.

It will be hard to get credit.

I've asked Anselmo
to sell it without a guarantee.

I told him I'd be responsible. But that
I didn't want Francisco to know

What about the deposit?

He reduced it to the minimum

The minimum'll be a lot.

What about Nuno?
Isn't he coming to dinner?

No. He must be out with
his friends.

I would like to talk
to you about Alberto.

It's about something
he told Nuno.

Look at the lady looking
at you.

Want to bet I'm going
to get another?

Maybe...

I brought this so we could celebrate.

Celebrate what?

Do you still have to ask?
Because you didn't go away.

Don't do it again, will you?

You're a right one you are...

Say you won't.

So you don't believe me?

Not really...

Burn it.

Was it for me?

Don't you want to say?

Well, it doesn't matter.

We had to arrange something.
And take Z?.

He's tied up with other things...

Go on, laugh!

I'm enjoying this.

It's all so simple really...

Who put that into your head?

There's lots of things about
the country that you don't know.

People aren't what you think.

You shouldn't be so untrusting.

Nobody I trust has even
grown teeth yet.

What about me?

I don't know.

Maybe.

Thank goodness I've found you.

My husband went to Artur's
yesterday

to invite them to Gra?a's birthday,
but Nuno wasn't there.

Can you tell me where I can find him?
Have you seen him?

Not recently, no.

But they say you're as thick
as thieves...

What about your father?
Has he written to you?

Not to me.

Good morning, teacher.

Hello, Nano.
We were just talking about you.

I heard... What time is the party?

Turn up at the beginning
of the afternoon.

I'm sorry, but I have to go.

Don't forget what we are going
to do tonight!

See you later, teacher.

Just as well I haven't forgotten
the rice pudding.

There are so many sweets...

When you have a home and get
married, then you'll save.

One can't tell you anything!

You're not grateful,
that's the problem.

Artur and Francisco
love my rice pudding.

So what?

Do you think I don't know
about your meetings!

Meetings! Friendly conversations.

And do you see him with others?
Aren't they all eaten up with jealousy?

Look, whoever has to belong to us...
already belongs to us.

Francisco doesn't want
to compromise you

without having a guaranteed future.

It just goes to show
he's a sensible boy.

There you go mother!
How ridiculous!

Hello, Francisco!

Hello Gra?a. Congratulations.

Thank you. Well, some flowers.

I didn't know what to get you.

They're fine. I'll put them in water.

That's a lovely blouse.

Do you like it? It's the first time I
wear it. It was my grandmother's.

It suits you.

Thanks. Everything's late.

Fancy a stroll round the garden?

Well hello! Come in.

My dear Artur, welcome.

Are you well?
Hello, how are you, Artur?

Very well, thanks. And you?

You look great, you look really great.

Look, after telling me that I daren't
tell you you're looking fine,

because you really are.

Are you giving me flowers?

These are for me

Hello, son, how are you?

Fine.

Hello, Laura.

Artur, come with me to the cellar.
Help me choose a wine.

You've got to put them in water.

Did you put the napkins on the
table like your mother wanted?

Yes.

What about the snacks?
Are they nicely set out?

This is turning into a real party.

It's not only the other
one that's a party.

I've got some from various years.

But Artur, I called you to warn you.

It's quite likely your brother-in-law
won't turn up today.

It's possible. Don't pay any attention.

He must have fixed something up.

You've got a 1980 here!

I've been keeping it for
a special day.

Good, Gra?a deserves a good wine.

Doesn't she!

Have you had many problems
with the rain?

It's good for some things
and bad for others.

At least the sheep
have got plenty to eat.

Have you still managed
to make cheese?

It should be a bit rough.
It'll be better next year.

Isn't your brother coming then?

He's got a bit of a cold.

But I saw him only today.

He never stops.
He fell down just a few days ago,

bruised his arm and then
went to play football.

That's a sign of vitality, Artur.

- That's what you think.
- I do.

Have you seen the Martins'
new house?

Is it ready yet?

Almost. It must be horrible inside!

"Panneaux" with deer
and plastic flowers.

All they need now is to serve
watermelon with whisky.

Well, go in, I'll call the others.

Would you like to come now?
It's all ready.

What's happened to your brother,
Laura? I never saw him again.

He's only got eyes for the farm now.
It's city enthusiasm.

That's a good reason
for him to go to mine.

Laura, take him there.
And you Gra?a, you go too.

That's all right by me.

Did you do all this, Gra?a?

More or less, with my mother's help.

What a table. I didn't know
you were so talented.

Well, you know now!

Aren't you eating then,
aren't you drinking? Let's go.

That was a nice party. We see them
so little though they live so close.

Did you notice Gra?a?
She's a real woman!

Yes, we can't live so cut off.

And Francisco, if he's not careful
he'll go the same way.

Maybe not.
Didn't you see him with Gra?a?

That doesn't mean anything.

Why? She's an interesting girl.

You could go to the farm...

If you want to go tomorrow
you can take the car.

I'll tell Nuno.

The two of you can go then.

But didn't you invite Gra?a?

Yes, but it must have been
Francisco's idea.

You're very tired, dear.

I've got a busy day tomorrow.
Let's go to bed.

Alberto! Alberto! Wake up,
the boss is looking for you!

Alberto! Alberto! Wake up!
You're behind with everything!

Did you feed the cattle yesterday?

This can't go on! Get up immediately!

Psst! Mr. Nuno!

What is it?

Your sister wants to throw
Alberto out.

I couldn't help overhearing.
They don't trust him.

What?

Yes, he's been spreading it round
that bosses are bosses,

that they're selfish and all that.

Your sister was telling Mr. Artur.

And what did he say?

He said it didn't matter.

But your sister really wants
to throw him out.

What about Alberto? Where is he?

Nuno, let's go.

Come on, or we'll be late.

Would you like something to drink?

- No, thank you. Do you want something?
- No thanks, I don't feel like anything.

I'd like to go over the accounts
with you. It won't take long.

Where are the sheep?

Go down the steps.
They're to the left.

Beware of the ram.

Were you waiting for somebody
else besides us?

Who?

I don't know.
I don't know your friends.

Let's not argue.

I don't want to argue. Can't we talk
without hurting each other now?

Yesterday you were in a better mood.
It's ages since I'd seen you like that.

What do you mean?

Nothing. It probably doesn't
concern me.

Well, ask me, and I'll tell you.

Are you thinking of marrying Gra?a?

She's very young.

And she's got a future.

Well, if you don't intend to man her,
what are your intentions?

I don't think men are very strong
in this kind of thing.

With me, I don't know how it is...

You've said enough already.

I haven't said everything.
In fact I've said very little.

Will you stay for lunch?

No, thanks.

When you're brave enough.

Nuno! Come here.
We're leaving in a minute.

Penny for them?

It's nothing.

Why have you got such
a long face then?

Did you see the sheep?

It's getting to be a real herd now.

Yes.

I've been worried about
Alberto at work.

And your behaviour...

Why don't you ask before
you jump to conclusions?

I'm asking you now.

It won't help.

Tell me.

It's always the same! I want, I can and
I order, isn't that right, Laura?

You told Artur about my talk with
Alberto. And distorted it at that!

What do you want from us?

Let's stop and have a drink.
I'm really thirsty.

Do you mind stopping?

Alberto, we've got to have
a very serious talk.

Go on.

What do you know?

If it's what you're thinking,
I know everything.

Well, that's just as well.

Now we can speak frankly,
give me the letter.

Pretending you can't
hear me won't help.

It'd be better for you to give
it back to me.

If you haven't enough money to go
to your father I can give it to you.

I burnt it.

Are you kidding me?

Give me the letter
and I won't say a word

about what happened
between you and Nuno.

Nothing happened.

That's worse for you.
Nuno told me everything...

What did he tell you?

Do you think you know him?...

Do you want me to repeat it?

No, it's not necessary.

What happened to you?

There are lots of problems...
trouble...

Do you think we could speak for a
while? Could it be now?

I'd rather some other time.

As you wish.

Shall we get together later on?
Let's go to the disco tonight?

Wait for me there.

- Come on, fill it up.
- All right, but it's the last one.

I'm not pouring any more wine.

Mr. Magalh?es, give me another glass,
come on, just a little glass.

A full one.

So, did you come on your own?

I'm waiting for someone.

Who is it?

A friend.

Fancy a bop?

No, thanks. I don't really fancy it.

Do you know what I've got
in my room at home?

One of those bottles of red wine
with cobwebs and everything...

I went down to the cellar to get it.

What are you going to do down there?

The girls won't take any notice of you.

You'll just make an idiot of yourself.

Well, if you're going I'm going too.
It's a free country.

- You can't come in.
- I'm with him...

Get out! Hit the road! Go to bed!

Alberto! He won't let me in!

I'll wait for you out here!

Do you want a drink?

Do I look like a fool?

What?

Those blokes won't stop
staring at me.

Who?

Leave me alone!

Are you crazy?
They haven't done anything to you.

I don't like people messing
me about. Do you?

They haven't provoked you.

When Alberto got shit-faced,

I was the one who had to take care
of him.

He made me walk up and down.

Either wanting to go home or back
to the disco.

Then I took him up the hill to
catch some air.

Get up, Nuno.

What is it?

Alberto's outside.
He can't stand up.

Go and help him. And see if you
can't calm the boy down.

He almost broke my door in.

Look at what they've done to him!

Help me get him up.

There were three of 'em!
I wasn't strong enough.

You should have been there!

I won't say anything. They'll all
be talking about it tomorrow!

He's not always like this,
people just don't understand him.

Forget it, Z?. Go to bed.
I'll take care of him.

Wake up!

What is it?

Drink it. It's hot.

I don't want it... I'm sick.

Drink it, it'll do you good.

It's still early.
Nobody knows you stayed here.

What happened?

You got drunk and they beat you up.

What did I say?

Nothing we could understand.

You were waving your arms around,
then you calmed down.

That's all. Have another drink.

I've got to go.

Relax.

Let me go! Leave me alone!

What is it?

Don't you know?

Should I know?

You and your sister.
You're worthless.

What have they been telling
you about me?

It doesn't matter...

You're always saying
you can't trust anybody,

but you believe everything you hear!

Aren't you capable of facing
problems?

What do you expect me to do?

You're right. It's impossible like this.

I can't stand it anymore.

Why don't the two of us leave now?

Where to?

We'll see, there's no time to lose now.

Your clothes are still wet.

Put something of Francisco's on.

It should fit you.

Hurry up and meet me at the bridge.

You go out first.
I'll meet you there.

Francisco!

I never even imagined...

Believe it.

I never wanted to hurt you.
I never did. It was so complicated...

Forget it, it's all over now.
Don't say another word about it.

You understand me.

It's been hard for everybody.
But it's over now.

Nuno, do you think he knows?

Who? Nothing's happened, has it?

We'll have to go for a stroll.
I want to show you the farm.

It's very beautiful.
We've hardly spoken since you arrived.

Don't worry. We're together now.

I'll be back soon.