American Crime Story (2016–…): Season 2, Episode 8 - Creator/Destroyer - full transcript
A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father, as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer.
Ciao.
Gianni.
Come with me.
I see you watching me work.
There is no need to hide.
Let me see.
I wanted to be a doctor
when I was your age.
My father told me,
"that's no job for a woman."
So I became a dressmaker.
At the same time, I vowed
I would never tell my children.
What job they should do.
You must do what you love,
gianni.
What you feel inside here.
But it takes hard work
and practice.
You must learn how to sew,
how to understand the fabrics.
I'll teach you, if you want.
Repeat after me.
Amo. Amo.
- Amas.
- Amas.
- Amat.
- Amat.
- Amamus.
- Amamus.
- Amatis.
- Amatis.
What are you? A pervert?
Not a pervert, miss, a pansy.
Again.
Amo. Amo.
- Amas.
- Amas.
- Amamus.
- Amamus.
- Amatis.
- Amatis.
- Amant.
- Amant.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Now tell me the truth.
I've no time for lies.
The teacher said
I was a pervert.
It's beautiful.
We make it for real.
Yes?
I can't. It's too hard.
Success only comes
with hard work.
Many hours, many weeks,
many years.
And it's never easy.
But that's all right.
That's why it's special.
Try again.
All right, let's go.
What did I say?
We don't need
professional movers.
We do it ourselves.
Save ourselves 500 bucks.
Give me a week, I can take that
500 and turn it into 10,000.
Good exercise, too.
Make ourselves stronger.
Where's andrew?
Andrew! Andrew!
Andrew!
Say goodbye.
This is not for you.
Andrew. Let's go.
Andrew. Come here.
Where's your father?
With prince andrew.
He's being given the tour.
Let's get the cushions.
Go on. Help your sister.
Tell me, what room is this?
It's the biggest bedroom.
It's the master bedroom.
It's your room.
You want to know why?
Sit down. I'll tell you.
Every morning when you wake up,
And every evening
when you go to sleep,
I want you to remember...
That you're special.
And that when you feel special,
Success will follow.
Of course, I'm gonna
need this closet.
For all my suits.
Otherwise, the room is yours.
Modesto cunanan.
Please, everyone calls me pete.
Frankly, we don't
call in to interview.
Many candidates like you,
at least not to be stockbrokers.
Like me? Nightschooled.
You've really pulled yourself up
by the bootstraps, haven't you?
Yes, sir.
Andrew cunanan?
Right this way.
Gentlemen, I'm aware
that you have a long line.
Of eager ivy league educated
young men.
Queuing up to be brokers
at merrill lynch,
But ask yourself,
How many of them
started from nothing?
Can you tell me why
you want to come to bishop's?
Because it's the best school
in california.
And one of the best schools
in america.
Who told you that? My father.
Mr. Cunanan, can we talk
a little more about business.
And a little less
about your biography?
But biography is business.
My life is a tale
told in dollars.
I was born in baliuag village,
the philippines,
In a house
any of you gentlemen can buy.
With the money in your wallets.
I served in the u.S. Navy
for $97 a month,
Not for the money,
But for the opportunity
to live and work.
In the united states of america,
The greatest country
in the world.
We thank you for your service.
Yes, thank you. -No, sir.
I thank this country.
I thank it every day.
Because after I arrived,
not far from the navy docks,
I bought my first home.
$12,000, it cost me.
A few years later,
I moved my family
to an $80,000 home.
Now, is that
biography or business?
Because I will tell
your investors.
That's what I plan to do
with their money.
I will cross oceans with it.
I will take it to new lands.
I'm talking about growth
they can't imagine.
If you could have one wish,
What would it be?
A house overlooking the ocean,
Two mercedes,
Four beautiful children,
three beautiful dogs,
And a good relationship
with god.
Is that one wish or five?
Did I make a mistake?
No, not at all.
I'll ask it again.
Andrew, if you
could have one wish,
Just one wish,
What would it be?
To be special.
And then you must say...
I'm so proud of you.
Dad?
I didn't get the job.
They told you already?
They called. It's a no.
I'm so sorry.
Only joking. I got the job.
I'm in.
At merrill lynch.
The
godfather of corporate america,
And they want me!
They want me!
$60,000 starting salary,
and the sky's the limit.
Tonight, we eat like kings.
From now on,
every night, we eat like kings.
What's going on?
Your father got the job!
You didn't think I got it,
though, did you?
Only because you said so.
As a joke.
Except you believed it.
Quick to believe the worst?
Modesto, I'm so happy.
Andrew knew.
He knew I got the job,
even before I said so.
Maybe we should check
your medication again,
See if your thoughts
are confused.
Don't want you going back
into the hospital.
Modesto.
M...
Let's celebrate!
Like kings.
Just like you said.
Move up.
Here. Where were we?
"The art of conversation."
Do we have to read
the whole book?
What is this, mutiny at bedtime?
Yes, my son, who I love
more than I love my own life,
We have to read the whole book,
From "the etiquette of calling
cards" to "men's apparel".
To "creating the perfect
buffet menu."
You need to know it all.
It's not enough to be smart.
You need to fit in.
Where were we?
"There are two kinds of
Polite and real."
What happens if I don't get
accepted into bishop's school?
Don't be ridiculous.
We moved to this house so you
could be close to that school.
Of course
you're going to get in.
"Polite conversation."
I like this.
You could learn from this.
Why are you crying?
You got in.
You...
I feel like I threw the ball.
And caught the touchdown.
Yeah. Hey, ii got to go.
400 shares.
Hey, buddy!
Hey. I hear you beat out
500 applicants.
This trading floor is ruthless.
You must be able to pull in
some mighty big numbers.
This is you.
Let me show you how it's done.
You got it. I like that.
Sir, I served.
For seven years
in the u.S. Navy,
And nothing is more important to
me than integrity and honesty.
But it's my duty...
And, as a sailor,
I never use that word lightly...
But it's my duty to point out.
That if you feel comfortable
about a stock,
Then it's probably a stock
everyone knows about.
You know, I see your point,
But it's just not for me.
Thanks, anyway.
Yes, sir. I understand.
But it's my job to find
exceptional opportunities.
And those are never, never
comfortable. -
Do you want to be comfortable
or exceptional?
That's what I want to hear, sir.
Yes, sir.
Now, to move this forward,
I'm gonna need
a few details from you.
Let's start with
your bank account number.
Okay?
And don't forget the comma.
Punctuation is the music
of language. -
Andrew.
I got something to show you.
Not now. He's doing homework.
That can wait. Come on.
Close your eyes. There.
You excited?
You want to see it? Yes.
You ready?
For you.
I got the keys. You want it?
Too late.
Try again.
Grab it like you mean it.
Just get in your car.
Check it out.
You bought a new car?
For andrew. For andrew?
Don't say it like that.
I'm not an idiot.
I know he can't drive yet,
but he can dream.
You teach a boy how to dream.
That's the most important lesson
of all.
You can't give him a car.
Stop it.
Well... Think of elena.
And chris.
They're actually old enough
to drive.
And a gift, for what?
Have you gone mad again?
He got into bishop.
But that's a beginning,
not an end.
I'm just trying very hard.
To make sure
that he doesn't end up like you.
Don't overreact.
You like it?
Let's play.
Okay. Here we go.
Put your hands on the wheel.
Come on. Feel it.
Your brothers and sisters,
I love them.
They're good kids.
But they're not special.
You're the best friend
I ever had.
Your mom was very sick
when you were born.
Couldn't even get out of bed.
When she was in the hospital
with depression.
Weak mind.
It was me who looked after you.
I was your mother
and your father.
Dad?
Yes?
Did you always want to be
a stockbroker?
I, followed.
Whatever opportunities
came my way.
I'm the world's
greatest opportunist.
Pure and simple.
That's the only way
to survive in this world.
I like reading and stories.
Maybe I could write books.
Somebody offers you
a million dollars.
To write a book...
Sure, take it.
Why not?
Otherwise... No.
Did I ever tell you about how,
when you were a little boy,
You burnt your foot on a heater?
I picked you up.
Kissed you better.
And you didn't make a sound.
Not a sound.
What are we?
Are we sheep?
We all have to do
the same thing?
Stand the same way?
Smile the same smile?
Where's our sense of rebellion?
Shut up. Fag.
If being a fag
means being different...
Sign me up!
Take a photograph, my good man.
Vera, hello. It's pete.
Pete cunanan.
Of course I called back.
I promised I would.
Listen, I know
our last trade didn't work out.
World events overtook us.
But I have a new opportunity.
That will make all our money
back, and so much more.
You'll be so rich, you'll never
worry about money again.
But I see here
that we need to liquidate.
Your late husband's pension to make our move.
- Hey, grandma.
I know, it does sound scary,
but it's my duty to point out...
Who are you talking to?
That if you feel comfortable.
About a stock,
then it's probably a stock.
Everyone knows about.
Is that the man?
We need to act fast,
so I'm gonna need a...
My grandma is 90 years old.
And when you steal her money,
she can't heat her house.
I'm gonna hunt you down,
you son of a bitch.
So...
When do I get to meet
this special lady?
I'm not a fool.
I know there's someone.
You don't smell this nice
for me.
What if I told you...
She was older than 30?
I would say.
A young man should always be
with an older woman.
She teaches him how to be a man.
How did you meet?
Babysitting.
What are you wearing?
No peeking.
Glove compartment.
It's nice.
Wait, wait.
Ii want to make something clear.
I know you buy me gifts,
But that's not
what this is about for me.
Andrew, easy.
Don't get so serious.
So, where are we going?
It's a surprise.
This is your surprise?
A house party?
Why not? It'll be fun.
What, are you out of your mind?
I'm married. We're a secret.
I don't want us to be
a secret anymore.
This is strictly on the side.
What?
You thought it could be more?
Get out.
Now.
I'm gonna do it.
I'm gonna ask andrew out.
How do I look?
You look great. Too tidy?
I'm always too tidy.
I can't do scruffy.
You look fabulous.
What, this thing?
This little thing?
Red is my favorite color.
Silver is mine.
We should do a clothes swap.
My god. My god!
You actually would do it.
I know for a fact
that you don't go to bishop's,
Because if you did,
I think we'd be best friends.
Now you made me sad.
Did I miss our chance
to be friends? -No.
Our time is now.
I'm andrew.
I'm lizzie.
Hi, lizzie. Hi.
Um, can I tell you a secret?
Can we only ever speak
in secrets?
I'm an imposter.
All the best people are.
Um, I'm...
I'm actually married.
And I have a big, boring house
with a big...
Boring husband.
And we are friends with
the desilvas who own this house,
And they've asked me
to keep an eye on it.
Are you what is commonly known
as a grownup?
Why? Does that mean
you won't talk to me anymore?
No. On the contrary,
I get along so much better.
With people
that aren't my own age.
Good.
Because... I sort of...
I sort of missed
all of this, you know.
What, all this?
Youth and fun. Silliness.
Why?
I was homeschooled.
Isn't that pitiful?
No, I can't wait
to get out of school.
Why? What do you want to do?
I want to seek out my heroes.
Basquiat, mapplethorpe,
patti smith.
Herb ritts. Keith haring.
Versace. Yeah.
Yeah. Yeah.
They're waiting for you.
Pete, have a seat.
This is a surprise, gentlemen.
Am I being promoted?
Have you ever traded
in nonexistent stocks?
No. Never.
A man has accused you
of tricking his grandmother.
Into handing over
her life savings.
Over $25,000.
She's 92 years old.
She made a trade,
high risk, high reward.
It didn't work out.
What can I say?
If the stocks weren't real,
it's not only unethical,
It's illegal.
You got this all wrong.
Let me make some calls.
There's been a misunderstanding.
How many misunderstandings
have there been over the years?
Why have you changed jobs
so frequently?
No one voluntarily chooses
to go from merrill to us.
I wanted to spend more time
with my family.
The feds are involved now.
They're going over
your entire employment history.
We're cooperating fully.
We have nothing to hide.
Do you have anything
to hide, pete?
No.
I have nothing to hide.
Jenny. Pete cunanan.
I need to book that flight,
for today.
Fbi. We have a warrant
for modesto cunanan.
Get out now.
Back corner office. Back corner.
Well, you got
most likely to be remembered.
Andrew, no one cares
about the yearbook awards.
Says the man
that didn't get one.
"Apres moi, le deluge"?
"After me, destruction."
I don't know,
sounded kind of cool.
Andrew?
Modesto.
What's happening?
What is that?
Modesto cunanan,
this is the fbi. Open up.
Open up.
We have a warrant
for your arrest.
Fbi.
Where is he?
Dad...
Don't believe a word they say.
The credit cards are maxed out.
He emptied the bank accounts.
He transferred all the money.
This house?
He sold it weeks ago.
He knew.
He knew they were coming.
We have nowhere to live.
We have nothing.
Where are you going?
To find dad. Andrew, he's gone.
He left us.
He left the country.
He fled to manila
like a dirty rat.
He is a thief and a liar!
I knew it
and I kept my mouth shut.
I should've said something.
Andrew.
Please forgive me. Forg...
No. There is no plan.
He doesn't have a plan.
He doesn't have a dollar
to his name.
He wouldn't leave us
with nothing, mom.
That's not how... That's not like him.
He did.
He left us with nothing
and I am begging you don't go!
I'm scared. He's dangerous!
You're wrong about him.
You're wrong.
Hey, boss, skipper.
Sir, I'm open, I'm open.
I'm going to baliu...
Baliuag. Baliuag?
I need to go to this address.
Baliuag.
You sure you want to go here?
I know a nice hotel.
Mtv, minibar.
No, ii need, I need
to go to that... That place.
Sí. Baliuag.
Ththis is it?
This is it.
Oi! Shh, shh. Hey.
Hello. I'm andrew.
I'm modesto's son.
Are you his brother?
¿cómo está, andrew?
Welcome, welcome.
Call me tito?
Sorry, but ii do not speak,
much english.
Do you speak tagalog?
No. No, I'm sorry.
Is this your, first time home?
Is my father here?
Okay. Come, come.
He's here.
Be careful of the water.
He's here.
In there?
I knew you'd come.
Chicharrón.
Pork skin.
It don't look pretty,
but with a cold beer...
Long flight.
You have questions.
Mom says there's no money.
Your mother has a weak mind.
She always had a weak mind.
You sold the house.
Otherwise,
they would have taken it.
I needed to move everything
out of reach.
So... There's money?
Millions.
I would say.
Where?
I told you.
Did you?
Out of reach.
I'm so happy you're here.
Can't sleep?
I'm not surprised.
It's the heat.
Me, I'm used to it.
Grew up in it.
Played in it. Worked in it.
It's been a while
since I've been back, but...
The body remembers.
You can pretend
you belong somewhere else,
But the body knows.
There's no money, is there?
No.
No plan.
No... Millions.
You watch your tone with me,
young man.
I'm still your father.
My father.
My father.
He's a liar.
My father's a thief.
You judge me, boy?
You want to know
what my crime was?
Not that I stole;
They're all stealing.
No, my crime was
that I stole too small.
A thousand dollars here,
a few thousand dollars there.
That was my mistake.
So I admit it, yes.
I stole.
But only what I needed
to be a father.
Only what I needed
to be an american.
You can't go to america
and start from nothing.
That's the lie.
So I stole.
If I had stolen
a hundred million,
They would have promoted me.
I can't be this.
What? What can't you be?
I can't be you.
Me?
What, I'm not good enough
for you now?
I brag to my friends
about your success.
You were everything to me, dad.
But it's a lie.
And if you're a lie,
Then I'm a lie,
and ii can't be a lie. I can't.
You know, before I came here...
I went to the library.
To read up on manila.
And while I was there,
I thought, "I'll look up dad."
In california's
top 500 stockbrokers."
Because I wanted to see
what they said about my father.
The library didn't have a copy,
Because...
It doesn't exist.
It's not real.
It never existed, dad.
Are you crying?
Weak.
Just like your mother.
The two of you
talk about honesty.
But she never cared
that I was stealing,
As long as there was money.
Why didn't you ask
about the book before?
Because there was money.
You're not upset that I stole,
you're upset because I stopped!
Now you have to work.
For yourself.
You sissy kid with a sissy mind!
You think you can come here,
judge me,
And tell me that I'm nothing?
No, no, boy, I judge you!
I spit on you!
I'm ashamed of you!
My special sissy boy!
You couldn't even get
from one street to another,
Let alone from
manila to america.
And back again.
Do it.
Be a man!
For once!
No?
No.
You don't have it in you.
I'll never be like you.
Such a shame.
God. Be careful with those.
Andrew.
Andrew, you're back.
Andrew?
And you have my number,
If anything comes up
in the meantime.
How can I help you?
I saw thethe "help wanted" sign.
Here you go.
Are you filipino?
On my father's side.
What's his name?
I'm sure I've seen him around.
My mom does all the shopping.
What does your dad do?
He lives in manila now.
My family comes from manila.
Great.
Do you visit him often?
I've just come back
from visiting him.
What's he up to there?
He owns multiple
pineapple plantations.
Is that so?
As far as the eye can see.
Gianni.
Come with me.
I see you watching me work.
There is no need to hide.
Let me see.
I wanted to be a doctor
when I was your age.
My father told me,
"that's no job for a woman."
So I became a dressmaker.
At the same time, I vowed
I would never tell my children.
What job they should do.
You must do what you love,
gianni.
What you feel inside here.
But it takes hard work
and practice.
You must learn how to sew,
how to understand the fabrics.
I'll teach you, if you want.
Repeat after me.
Amo. Amo.
- Amas.
- Amas.
- Amat.
- Amat.
- Amamus.
- Amamus.
- Amatis.
- Amatis.
What are you? A pervert?
Not a pervert, miss, a pansy.
Again.
Amo. Amo.
- Amas.
- Amas.
- Amamus.
- Amamus.
- Amatis.
- Amatis.
- Amant.
- Amant.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Now tell me the truth.
I've no time for lies.
The teacher said
I was a pervert.
It's beautiful.
We make it for real.
Yes?
I can't. It's too hard.
Success only comes
with hard work.
Many hours, many weeks,
many years.
And it's never easy.
But that's all right.
That's why it's special.
Try again.
All right, let's go.
What did I say?
We don't need
professional movers.
We do it ourselves.
Save ourselves 500 bucks.
Give me a week, I can take that
500 and turn it into 10,000.
Good exercise, too.
Make ourselves stronger.
Where's andrew?
Andrew! Andrew!
Andrew!
Say goodbye.
This is not for you.
Andrew. Let's go.
Andrew. Come here.
Where's your father?
With prince andrew.
He's being given the tour.
Let's get the cushions.
Go on. Help your sister.
Tell me, what room is this?
It's the biggest bedroom.
It's the master bedroom.
It's your room.
You want to know why?
Sit down. I'll tell you.
Every morning when you wake up,
And every evening
when you go to sleep,
I want you to remember...
That you're special.
And that when you feel special,
Success will follow.
Of course, I'm gonna
need this closet.
For all my suits.
Otherwise, the room is yours.
Modesto cunanan.
Please, everyone calls me pete.
Frankly, we don't
call in to interview.
Many candidates like you,
at least not to be stockbrokers.
Like me? Nightschooled.
You've really pulled yourself up
by the bootstraps, haven't you?
Yes, sir.
Andrew cunanan?
Right this way.
Gentlemen, I'm aware
that you have a long line.
Of eager ivy league educated
young men.
Queuing up to be brokers
at merrill lynch,
But ask yourself,
How many of them
started from nothing?
Can you tell me why
you want to come to bishop's?
Because it's the best school
in california.
And one of the best schools
in america.
Who told you that? My father.
Mr. Cunanan, can we talk
a little more about business.
And a little less
about your biography?
But biography is business.
My life is a tale
told in dollars.
I was born in baliuag village,
the philippines,
In a house
any of you gentlemen can buy.
With the money in your wallets.
I served in the u.S. Navy
for $97 a month,
Not for the money,
But for the opportunity
to live and work.
In the united states of america,
The greatest country
in the world.
We thank you for your service.
Yes, thank you. -No, sir.
I thank this country.
I thank it every day.
Because after I arrived,
not far from the navy docks,
I bought my first home.
$12,000, it cost me.
A few years later,
I moved my family
to an $80,000 home.
Now, is that
biography or business?
Because I will tell
your investors.
That's what I plan to do
with their money.
I will cross oceans with it.
I will take it to new lands.
I'm talking about growth
they can't imagine.
If you could have one wish,
What would it be?
A house overlooking the ocean,
Two mercedes,
Four beautiful children,
three beautiful dogs,
And a good relationship
with god.
Is that one wish or five?
Did I make a mistake?
No, not at all.
I'll ask it again.
Andrew, if you
could have one wish,
Just one wish,
What would it be?
To be special.
And then you must say...
I'm so proud of you.
Dad?
I didn't get the job.
They told you already?
They called. It's a no.
I'm so sorry.
Only joking. I got the job.
I'm in.
At merrill lynch.
The
godfather of corporate america,
And they want me!
They want me!
$60,000 starting salary,
and the sky's the limit.
Tonight, we eat like kings.
From now on,
every night, we eat like kings.
What's going on?
Your father got the job!
You didn't think I got it,
though, did you?
Only because you said so.
As a joke.
Except you believed it.
Quick to believe the worst?
Modesto, I'm so happy.
Andrew knew.
He knew I got the job,
even before I said so.
Maybe we should check
your medication again,
See if your thoughts
are confused.
Don't want you going back
into the hospital.
Modesto.
M...
Let's celebrate!
Like kings.
Just like you said.
Move up.
Here. Where were we?
"The art of conversation."
Do we have to read
the whole book?
What is this, mutiny at bedtime?
Yes, my son, who I love
more than I love my own life,
We have to read the whole book,
From "the etiquette of calling
cards" to "men's apparel".
To "creating the perfect
buffet menu."
You need to know it all.
It's not enough to be smart.
You need to fit in.
Where were we?
"There are two kinds of
Polite and real."
What happens if I don't get
accepted into bishop's school?
Don't be ridiculous.
We moved to this house so you
could be close to that school.
Of course
you're going to get in.
"Polite conversation."
I like this.
You could learn from this.
Why are you crying?
You got in.
You...
I feel like I threw the ball.
And caught the touchdown.
Yeah. Hey, ii got to go.
400 shares.
Hey, buddy!
Hey. I hear you beat out
500 applicants.
This trading floor is ruthless.
You must be able to pull in
some mighty big numbers.
This is you.
Let me show you how it's done.
You got it. I like that.
Sir, I served.
For seven years
in the u.S. Navy,
And nothing is more important to
me than integrity and honesty.
But it's my duty...
And, as a sailor,
I never use that word lightly...
But it's my duty to point out.
That if you feel comfortable
about a stock,
Then it's probably a stock
everyone knows about.
You know, I see your point,
But it's just not for me.
Thanks, anyway.
Yes, sir. I understand.
But it's my job to find
exceptional opportunities.
And those are never, never
comfortable. -
Do you want to be comfortable
or exceptional?
That's what I want to hear, sir.
Yes, sir.
Now, to move this forward,
I'm gonna need
a few details from you.
Let's start with
your bank account number.
Okay?
And don't forget the comma.
Punctuation is the music
of language. -
Andrew.
I got something to show you.
Not now. He's doing homework.
That can wait. Come on.
Close your eyes. There.
You excited?
You want to see it? Yes.
You ready?
For you.
I got the keys. You want it?
Too late.
Try again.
Grab it like you mean it.
Just get in your car.
Check it out.
You bought a new car?
For andrew. For andrew?
Don't say it like that.
I'm not an idiot.
I know he can't drive yet,
but he can dream.
You teach a boy how to dream.
That's the most important lesson
of all.
You can't give him a car.
Stop it.
Well... Think of elena.
And chris.
They're actually old enough
to drive.
And a gift, for what?
Have you gone mad again?
He got into bishop.
But that's a beginning,
not an end.
I'm just trying very hard.
To make sure
that he doesn't end up like you.
Don't overreact.
You like it?
Let's play.
Okay. Here we go.
Put your hands on the wheel.
Come on. Feel it.
Your brothers and sisters,
I love them.
They're good kids.
But they're not special.
You're the best friend
I ever had.
Your mom was very sick
when you were born.
Couldn't even get out of bed.
When she was in the hospital
with depression.
Weak mind.
It was me who looked after you.
I was your mother
and your father.
Dad?
Yes?
Did you always want to be
a stockbroker?
I, followed.
Whatever opportunities
came my way.
I'm the world's
greatest opportunist.
Pure and simple.
That's the only way
to survive in this world.
I like reading and stories.
Maybe I could write books.
Somebody offers you
a million dollars.
To write a book...
Sure, take it.
Why not?
Otherwise... No.
Did I ever tell you about how,
when you were a little boy,
You burnt your foot on a heater?
I picked you up.
Kissed you better.
And you didn't make a sound.
Not a sound.
What are we?
Are we sheep?
We all have to do
the same thing?
Stand the same way?
Smile the same smile?
Where's our sense of rebellion?
Shut up. Fag.
If being a fag
means being different...
Sign me up!
Take a photograph, my good man.
Vera, hello. It's pete.
Pete cunanan.
Of course I called back.
I promised I would.
Listen, I know
our last trade didn't work out.
World events overtook us.
But I have a new opportunity.
That will make all our money
back, and so much more.
You'll be so rich, you'll never
worry about money again.
But I see here
that we need to liquidate.
Your late husband's pension to make our move.
- Hey, grandma.
I know, it does sound scary,
but it's my duty to point out...
Who are you talking to?
That if you feel comfortable.
About a stock,
then it's probably a stock.
Everyone knows about.
Is that the man?
We need to act fast,
so I'm gonna need a...
My grandma is 90 years old.
And when you steal her money,
she can't heat her house.
I'm gonna hunt you down,
you son of a bitch.
So...
When do I get to meet
this special lady?
I'm not a fool.
I know there's someone.
You don't smell this nice
for me.
What if I told you...
She was older than 30?
I would say.
A young man should always be
with an older woman.
She teaches him how to be a man.
How did you meet?
Babysitting.
What are you wearing?
No peeking.
Glove compartment.
It's nice.
Wait, wait.
Ii want to make something clear.
I know you buy me gifts,
But that's not
what this is about for me.
Andrew, easy.
Don't get so serious.
So, where are we going?
It's a surprise.
This is your surprise?
A house party?
Why not? It'll be fun.
What, are you out of your mind?
I'm married. We're a secret.
I don't want us to be
a secret anymore.
This is strictly on the side.
What?
You thought it could be more?
Get out.
Now.
I'm gonna do it.
I'm gonna ask andrew out.
How do I look?
You look great. Too tidy?
I'm always too tidy.
I can't do scruffy.
You look fabulous.
What, this thing?
This little thing?
Red is my favorite color.
Silver is mine.
We should do a clothes swap.
My god. My god!
You actually would do it.
I know for a fact
that you don't go to bishop's,
Because if you did,
I think we'd be best friends.
Now you made me sad.
Did I miss our chance
to be friends? -No.
Our time is now.
I'm andrew.
I'm lizzie.
Hi, lizzie. Hi.
Um, can I tell you a secret?
Can we only ever speak
in secrets?
I'm an imposter.
All the best people are.
Um, I'm...
I'm actually married.
And I have a big, boring house
with a big...
Boring husband.
And we are friends with
the desilvas who own this house,
And they've asked me
to keep an eye on it.
Are you what is commonly known
as a grownup?
Why? Does that mean
you won't talk to me anymore?
No. On the contrary,
I get along so much better.
With people
that aren't my own age.
Good.
Because... I sort of...
I sort of missed
all of this, you know.
What, all this?
Youth and fun. Silliness.
Why?
I was homeschooled.
Isn't that pitiful?
No, I can't wait
to get out of school.
Why? What do you want to do?
I want to seek out my heroes.
Basquiat, mapplethorpe,
patti smith.
Herb ritts. Keith haring.
Versace. Yeah.
Yeah. Yeah.
They're waiting for you.
Pete, have a seat.
This is a surprise, gentlemen.
Am I being promoted?
Have you ever traded
in nonexistent stocks?
No. Never.
A man has accused you
of tricking his grandmother.
Into handing over
her life savings.
Over $25,000.
She's 92 years old.
She made a trade,
high risk, high reward.
It didn't work out.
What can I say?
If the stocks weren't real,
it's not only unethical,
It's illegal.
You got this all wrong.
Let me make some calls.
There's been a misunderstanding.
How many misunderstandings
have there been over the years?
Why have you changed jobs
so frequently?
No one voluntarily chooses
to go from merrill to us.
I wanted to spend more time
with my family.
The feds are involved now.
They're going over
your entire employment history.
We're cooperating fully.
We have nothing to hide.
Do you have anything
to hide, pete?
No.
I have nothing to hide.
Jenny. Pete cunanan.
I need to book that flight,
for today.
Fbi. We have a warrant
for modesto cunanan.
Get out now.
Back corner office. Back corner.
Well, you got
most likely to be remembered.
Andrew, no one cares
about the yearbook awards.
Says the man
that didn't get one.
"Apres moi, le deluge"?
"After me, destruction."
I don't know,
sounded kind of cool.
Andrew?
Modesto.
What's happening?
What is that?
Modesto cunanan,
this is the fbi. Open up.
Open up.
We have a warrant
for your arrest.
Fbi.
Where is he?
Dad...
Don't believe a word they say.
The credit cards are maxed out.
He emptied the bank accounts.
He transferred all the money.
This house?
He sold it weeks ago.
He knew.
He knew they were coming.
We have nowhere to live.
We have nothing.
Where are you going?
To find dad. Andrew, he's gone.
He left us.
He left the country.
He fled to manila
like a dirty rat.
He is a thief and a liar!
I knew it
and I kept my mouth shut.
I should've said something.
Andrew.
Please forgive me. Forg...
No. There is no plan.
He doesn't have a plan.
He doesn't have a dollar
to his name.
He wouldn't leave us
with nothing, mom.
That's not how... That's not like him.
He did.
He left us with nothing
and I am begging you don't go!
I'm scared. He's dangerous!
You're wrong about him.
You're wrong.
Hey, boss, skipper.
Sir, I'm open, I'm open.
I'm going to baliu...
Baliuag. Baliuag?
I need to go to this address.
Baliuag.
You sure you want to go here?
I know a nice hotel.
Mtv, minibar.
No, ii need, I need
to go to that... That place.
Sí. Baliuag.
Ththis is it?
This is it.
Oi! Shh, shh. Hey.
Hello. I'm andrew.
I'm modesto's son.
Are you his brother?
¿cómo está, andrew?
Welcome, welcome.
Call me tito?
Sorry, but ii do not speak,
much english.
Do you speak tagalog?
No. No, I'm sorry.
Is this your, first time home?
Is my father here?
Okay. Come, come.
He's here.
Be careful of the water.
He's here.
In there?
I knew you'd come.
Chicharrón.
Pork skin.
It don't look pretty,
but with a cold beer...
Long flight.
You have questions.
Mom says there's no money.
Your mother has a weak mind.
She always had a weak mind.
You sold the house.
Otherwise,
they would have taken it.
I needed to move everything
out of reach.
So... There's money?
Millions.
I would say.
Where?
I told you.
Did you?
Out of reach.
I'm so happy you're here.
Can't sleep?
I'm not surprised.
It's the heat.
Me, I'm used to it.
Grew up in it.
Played in it. Worked in it.
It's been a while
since I've been back, but...
The body remembers.
You can pretend
you belong somewhere else,
But the body knows.
There's no money, is there?
No.
No plan.
No... Millions.
You watch your tone with me,
young man.
I'm still your father.
My father.
My father.
He's a liar.
My father's a thief.
You judge me, boy?
You want to know
what my crime was?
Not that I stole;
They're all stealing.
No, my crime was
that I stole too small.
A thousand dollars here,
a few thousand dollars there.
That was my mistake.
So I admit it, yes.
I stole.
But only what I needed
to be a father.
Only what I needed
to be an american.
You can't go to america
and start from nothing.
That's the lie.
So I stole.
If I had stolen
a hundred million,
They would have promoted me.
I can't be this.
What? What can't you be?
I can't be you.
Me?
What, I'm not good enough
for you now?
I brag to my friends
about your success.
You were everything to me, dad.
But it's a lie.
And if you're a lie,
Then I'm a lie,
and ii can't be a lie. I can't.
You know, before I came here...
I went to the library.
To read up on manila.
And while I was there,
I thought, "I'll look up dad."
In california's
top 500 stockbrokers."
Because I wanted to see
what they said about my father.
The library didn't have a copy,
Because...
It doesn't exist.
It's not real.
It never existed, dad.
Are you crying?
Weak.
Just like your mother.
The two of you
talk about honesty.
But she never cared
that I was stealing,
As long as there was money.
Why didn't you ask
about the book before?
Because there was money.
You're not upset that I stole,
you're upset because I stopped!
Now you have to work.
For yourself.
You sissy kid with a sissy mind!
You think you can come here,
judge me,
And tell me that I'm nothing?
No, no, boy, I judge you!
I spit on you!
I'm ashamed of you!
My special sissy boy!
You couldn't even get
from one street to another,
Let alone from
manila to america.
And back again.
Do it.
Be a man!
For once!
No?
No.
You don't have it in you.
I'll never be like you.
Such a shame.
God. Be careful with those.
Andrew.
Andrew, you're back.
Andrew?
And you have my number,
If anything comes up
in the meantime.
How can I help you?
I saw thethe "help wanted" sign.
Here you go.
Are you filipino?
On my father's side.
What's his name?
I'm sure I've seen him around.
My mom does all the shopping.
What does your dad do?
He lives in manila now.
My family comes from manila.
Great.
Do you visit him often?
I've just come back
from visiting him.
What's he up to there?
He owns multiple
pineapple plantations.
Is that so?
As far as the eye can see.