Capadocia (2008–…): Season 1, Episode 4 - Mater dolorosa - full transcript
Only Fernando should've
blown them out,
because it's his birthday.
You'll all have your chance
to blow out your candles
on your birthdays.
What if I don't have
any more birthdays?
God wants you to have a
lot of birthdays, honey.
That's why you're having your
operation like Fernando.
Let's sing Las mańanitas
one more time.
I can't believe what you've
achieved with these kids.
It wasn't me, father.
You ruined our lives,
you son of a bitch.
You took my daughter
away from me.
You bastard.
You worthless scumbag.
You'll rot in hell.
But first I'll see you
writhing in pain.
Bastard!
What you've done
is unforgivable.
Magos, Magos.
Magos.
Are you okay?
He raped all of them, Lorena.
Irene, my eldest daughter,
got pregnant.
That's why I tried to take
them to heaven with me,
to stop their pain.
I didn't know what to do.
All I could think of
was the rat poison.
I made some soup,
and we had it.
God took the youngest.
But He decided to
spare Irene and me.
She lost her child.
Mom.
That's beautiful. Let's
see how it looks on you.
Stop making fun of me. Tell
my teacher I can't make it.
Why?
I'll look stupid
and you're busy.
A corny mom like me
wouldn't miss it for
anything in the world.
This time nothing will stop me
from seeing you as a jarcha.
I'll look stupid.
We'll look stupid together,
what's the problem?
You can use your car
to take your sister
from school to her rehearsal
and straight back home.
- But mom...
- Take it or leave it Andrea.
He's had enough, Elsa.
Go back to work.
He's still hungry.
Isabel will punish you
if you're still here when
the social worker comes.
Why is she still here?
He won't eat. Babies
do that sometimes.
But she'll leave soon.
You have ten minutes.
Amy, you have good taste.
What do you think?
Is that an S?
Yes, why?
- I thought it was a C.
- A C?
That doesn't matter.
It's very nice.
Yes? So you like it?
Look.
That's beautiful.
- It is, isn't it?
- Yes.
This is awful, one more balloon
and I won't be able to talk.
Just blow and keep quiet and
we might just like you.
I can't wait to see my kid. She's
in primary school already.
But my mom hardly
brings her to see me.
You're lucky to have a girl.
I have two boys and there's
no controlling them.
How can a witch
like you have kids?
What?
Politicians have kids,
so why can't I?
I never get to see them.
Last time I saw them
they were very little.
But you know what?
I would do it all over
again if I had the chance.
I just wouldn't get
caught this time, no way.
Stop whining.
All that matters is that
you'll see your kids.
It's going to be a
very nice occasion.
That's all that matters,
so stop whining.
- Who's whining, Magos?
- On Mother's Day?
We need to make the effort
to make everybody happy.
Think about how great
it is to be a mom.
Right, cooped up in
here it's really great.
Come right in. Have a seat.
Good afternoon.
How can I help you?
You are Irene, right?
I'm glad you came. Magos
will be pleased to see you.
What makes you think I'm
here to see that old hag?
So why are you here?
I want my money.
"Capadocia inmates
to have salaries".
Only the inmates can decide
where that money goes.
Part of that money is mine.
You know I'm the only
child she has left.
Here, I want my money.
Nobody has come to see
Magos in fifteen years,
and as far as I know, she's
heard nothing from you.
Will you quit lecturing
me and give me my money?
I'm in a hurry.
The social worker is here.
I'll be right there.
What about me?
I already told you how it works.
Are you ready, child?
Yes father.
It's just that these poor
saints look shabbier every day.
It's so obvious they make
them with no love whatsoever.
They don't even put
eyelashes on them anymore.
Don't worry about that.
They are our livelihood.
They help us help others, and
that's all that matters.
Now go get your things. You'd
better be on your way.
Now go get your things. You'd
better be on your way.
Father, I'd like you to hear
my confession before I go.
What do have to confess?
What sins could you
possibly have committed?
Please father.
Okay, I absolve you.
Go on.
God is very, very
close to you always.
He has reserved a very
special place for you.
Don't make this any harder.
We have to do this.
He's better off with me
than in a foster home.
The social worker is here now.
It's not when you say.
Give him to me.
Elsa, give him to me. Guards.
Let go of me.
Get off of me.
Let me go. Let me go.
Give me my baby back.
Calm down Elsa.
They're taking my baby away.
It's all your fault.
Calm down, we discussed it
and you agreed to this.
Please give me my baby back.
You know we can't have
babies in Capadocia.
Give him back to me.
Give him back to me.
Take him away.
Let go of me!
Take her to my office.
Get off of me. Let me go.
Just wait until you lose a child.
You'll see what if feels like.
Let me go.
Look, Lorena.
I made this for you.
What's the matter child?
You've been avoiding me.
What did I do to you?
I don't see how you can be
so happy on Mother's Day.
You think you know
everything, don't you?
You must think I'm just a
heartless crazy old hag.
You gave birth to
your kids once.
First I brought mine
into this world.
Then I sent them to heaven.
They are fine where they are.
They are fine.
Magos.
Irene was here today.
She wants 30 % of your salary,
which a family member
is entitled to.
I told her it was up to you.
But now I'm not sure I
should have told her so.
How is she?
Is she healthy?
Is she too thin?
Has she forgiven me?
Maybe one day she'll
come to see you.
Everything has to be
just right, Federico.
If you can't do it, I won't
take the deputies over.
No problem. Tears will
come to your eyes.
Even the deputies will
need their hankies.
We'll have tons of
contracts after this.
I hope so, this experiment
is costing us a fortune.
Don't forget about tonight.
That's getting a bit tangled.
Isabel is getting wary about
letting the Colombian out.
I need to see her at 11 p.m.
sharp at your place.
Now what?
It's me, sir.
Bambi is desperate
to get out of here.
Tell her I'm on it.
I tell her so every
day to no avail.
What do I care?
Make up something.
Tell her I'm abroad, or
that the judge said no,
just keep her quiet.
She's threatening me.
If we don't do as she says,
she'll snitch on me and you.
I'll get her some drugs
tomorrow to calm her down.
Damn it.
How do I feel, you idiot?
How would you feel if
they took your baby away?
Do you have any kids, doctor?
Let's focus on you for now.
You know what really
makes me mad?
That pitiful look on your face.
You guys have kids at home and
you call them by their names.
I couldn't even name mine.
And you know why? So I
wouldn't get attached to him.
He was just my baby,
my little boy.
But I still got
attached to him doctor.
You agreed to breastfeed
him until we found a home.
You chose to put him
up for adoption.
Haven't you ever made a mistake
you regretted all your life?
It's so easy for you to give
away other people's kids.
It's not fair, doctor.
I couldn't even christen him.
It's not fair.
I agree with you Elsa.
It wasn't fair for your dad
to beat you up as a kid.
It isn't fair that nobody ever
gave you a chance in life.
But it is also unfair that
because of your fit of anger,
a woman will spend her
life in a wheelchair.
Now you want to change
your son's life.
And you think that's fair?
You've never been
alone, have you?
You don't know what it's like
to be ignored and scorned.
Is that why you had your baby?
To have someone close?
Elsa,
it wasn't wrong to do that.
I know it won't be
easy, but eventually,
I will help you feel better.
There you go, kids. Hand
me those plates, Irene.
Lets have our soup.
Then God will come for us.
Is he getting off the cross?
Yes, but then we're going
to a very nice place.
Is dad coming too?
No.
Not him.
We're going somewhere
he'll never find us.
Let's see if you like the
soup and who finishes first.
What is it, Magos?
Is this seat taken?
I'm Sofia.
You have nice hair. Is
that the real color?
The others are really scary,
but you're different.
You'll be out soon,
like me, right?
Yes, right, sweetie.
That's what we all say.
We'll be out soon.
You think your husband is sad?
He's with another woman.
- My husband is not like that.
- He's a got a dick, right?
Leave her alone. You're
scaring her even more.
I wouldn't like to see her
get cheated on, like you.
Shut up Yolanda.
You shut up, I don't care if
you're Magos' little girl.
Do you know when
she's getting out?
That's not how it works, kiddo.
It's tough. Some cases
take even months.
Some even years.
But I think we can
convince a few people.
You know what I mean?
I gave you all my savings.
I have nothing else.
I'm not asking you for anything.
I'm just telling you how it is.
And I'm telling you my wife
has to get out of there.
I killed that woman, not her.
Don't complicate things.
Just imagine.
She'd be charged with perjury
and manslaughter to boot.
Let sleeping dogs lie.
You know what I mean?
That would cost much more.
Careful.
- Thank you.
- You need help?
No thanks, goodbye.
They're just a little chipped.
We can fix that.
Maybe a little paint
is all we need.
They're so inconsiderate
with people's luggage.
I know.
How lovely. Do you
make these, mother?
No, they're from my hometown.
Somebody ordered those, but I
do have some just like them.
This one is handmade too.
That's nice, but
I'll take this one.
Look at the craftsmanship.
I like this one.
Aren't these some weird statues?
What's this?
Hold it.
Get the nun.
Look where you're going, nun.
- Mom will get you for this.
- Don't be ridiculous.
Take me to school now
or I'll be late.
Stop pretending you
want to go to school.
You don't want to
go to the festival
and you'll look
stupid in that dress.
Where are you going?
Shut up and stay put.
Daniel.
Hello there.
Hi Daniel.
How are you?
Your mom isn't here.
That's only on Tuesdays.
Now what do I do?
What's wrong?
I'm working on a paper
on human rights,
and I thought she
could help me out.
I can't see her at the prison
and she's never at home.
I could help you if you want.
We'd have to go somewhere
a little quieter.
- Sure.
- Here's my number.
- Here.
- Okay.
- Thanks.
- No problem.
The platform's here, the
inmates will be here,
and our special guests,
the deputies, here,
and with the performers we hired,
it will be a huge success.
Our special forces will
escort the performers,
and stay near the stage.
No, this is a special event.
You'll just scare everybody.
When we first discussed this, we
talked about something simple.
This is too much.
But if you want to
throw money away,
I can think of lots
of better ways.
Don't worry about it.
The money isn't coming
out of your pocket,
or from Capadocia's
budget for that matter.
It won't cost you a cent either.
I don't understand, Teresa.
You say you want the
best for your inmates
and you're against their
Mother's Day celebration?
It's the best Mother's
Day they'll ever have.
How touching, Federico.
But you forgot to mention
all the publicity your
little show will get you.
It's another one
of those evenings.
I'll pick up the
Colombian by midnight.
How much longer is this
going to continue?
You think I know?
Have you any comment sir?
How long have you been
doing this, mother?
Somebody's protecting you.
Who is protecting you, mother?
Answer me.
These sacred objects
were sacrilegiously used
to transport the drugs.
The question is whether the
Church has anything to do
with this heroin scandal.
Santiago, we meet at 5 with
the historians and architects
regarding the restoration
of the historical center.
These are the plans of the
buildings to be renovated.
Okey, get ready for the
meeting with the businessmen.
Let's see who's interested.
Hello.
Yes.
I'll be right over.
Take your lunch break Tomás.
We'll meet here at 3.
Tell the secretary and the
guards to do the same.
What about you?
I have some things
to do around here.
Santiago, thanks for seeing me.
Monsignor.
I hope nobody saw us.
Don't worry about it. So
what can I do for you?
A nun was arrested this morning and
charged with drug trafficking,
and of course, the press blew
it up out of all proportion.
So I had to speak with
the attorney general
to speed up the process
and have her sent to the
new women's prison.
Only a judge can decide who
gets sent to Capadocia.
I have nothing to do with it.
You could make a few calls.
We're talking about a
federal offense, Monsignor.
We're also talking about
a poor helpless nun.
We need to put her in a place
where she will feel safe enough
We need to put her in a place
where she will feel safe enough
to give us the names of
my religious colleagues
who have also fallen
into temptation.
We all need one
another, Santiago.
Probably not now,
but sometime in the future.
You can't run a city
all by yourself.
Alright, Monsignor.
Let's say I do make those calls.
Would you be willing
to stop your people
from interfering with
your voters' opinion
in the next elections?
I'm not asking for
your endorsement.
Just stop attacking
me from your pulpits.
I think we need to keep
her under observation
for the next two to three days.
She could hurt
herself and others.
She also needs medication
for her depression.
I need your authorization.
She just lost her baby and
all we do is drug her?
That won't stop the pain.
Many of them get pregnant knowing
they can't keep the baby.
You're not in charge
of their lives.
I know, I've seen this
one time too many.
I know you're against
the use of drugs.
But it's what's best for her.
I took her baby away the
day before Mother's Day.
You took nothing away
from her, Teresa.
These women live on the edge.
You need to learn not to
get emotionally involved.
Do whatever you think is best.
Please get undressed. You
will now be searched.
Is there someplace I can change?
The procedure is the
same for everybody.
Nobody gets any
special treatment.
For God's sake.
I beg you,
don't do this to me.
Get out, all of you.
This is a prison.
Nobody's religion or anything
else matters in here.
You are just another criminal.
So get undressed
like all the others,
you hear me?
- Hi.
- Hi.
Have a seat.
I just had it done.
Isn't it great?
But I can't tell mom.
She'll yell at me.
I guess she'll ground me
again, but I don't care.
Where's Andrea?
She's studying with
someone somewhere.
Well I'm sorry for you,
but you'll have to put up
with me all by yourself.
What's wrong mom?
Nothing, I just need some
TLC from my daughter.
I told you us moms are
very, very very corny.
So human rights agencies
stand up for us
in cases of abuse of power.
It's not like people think,
that the powers that be can
do whatever they want.
So if my mom gets silly,
I could charge her
with abuse of power?
Your mom is a great woman.
All daughters think like
that about their moms.
No, you see her in front
of the chalkboard,
the bright attorney
and all that,
but I live with her and
I know all about her.
She only thinks about herself.
Ask my dad if you want.
Is she still interested in him?
The poor guy is desperate.
Why did they separate?
I don't know, one day Mom
kicked him out just like that.
I think she got bored
of him, that's all.
I'm not scared of you anymore.
What's more,
if that ever happens again,
you're the one I'd kill.
Talk all you want.
You've always been scared of me.
You tried to kill
me but you failed.
You should've had the soup.
You'd be rotting in your grave.
Rotting in hell.
Fear.
That's all our kids ever knew.
But you can't touch
them now, you bastard.
Too bad my poor Irene
didn't die too.
And now she hates me.
Go to bed you crazy woman.
Come.
Come on.
Hi honey.
- Do you know what time it is?
- Sorry, I just wanted to say hello.
Daniel, I've told you
not to call me at home.
I know, but I have something
important to tell you.
Hold on.
Where were you?
With some schoolmates.
A paper's due tomorrow.
You switched your cellphone
off and I've told you...
I know but we were
in the library,
and we had to switch
off our cellphones.
I swear I'm not lying.
I'm not scolding you honey.
I just care about
you, that's all.
Sorry, that was my daughter.
What is it?
How much longer are you
going to punish me?
I haven't seen you in weeks.
I miss you.
Can we talk about
this some other time?
Okey, tomorrow.
Maybe Saturday, but I
can't promise anything.
I have to go. There's
another call.
Hello.
Hello.
I'm on my way.
I like how you put it
on and take it all off.
I can take it all off
again if you want.
No baby, I'm exhausted.
You know what baby?
If you get me out of
there, you have no idea.
I'd make you the happiest
man in the world.
Just the world?
You're not exactly humble.
Maybe I could.
Really?
So what are we waiting for?
Okey, but it's late and
you have to go back.
- You know what time it is?
- I'm quaking.
Right.
I'm fed up of being
this bastard's pimp.
- Cool it.
- What do you do to him?
The hardest part was
shaking off the press.
But nobody knows we
brought her here.
The Attorney General called.
He wants her to be isolated
until she's interrogated.
When were you going to tell me?
There is a screening
process you know.
I had to, Teresa.
Are any priests involved?
Any nuns in your parish?
I want the names, mother.
I don't know.
I just did it for the kids, to
help pay for their treatment.
These are the priests
that christen the kids
of the Gulf cartel in your area.
Who is your contact?
FatherJorge Alvarez?
Is he your contact?
No.
Father Alvarez is a saint.
He wouldn't hurt a fly.
So how come you are so nervous?
Dear God have mercy on me.
Blessed Mother of
mercy, Mother of hope.
Take a good look at them.
That crap you buy and
sell killed all of them!
Do you want to kill more people?
Murderer. Murderer!
Talk to me.
Who gave you the drugs?
Who, who?
- Stop it.
- I didn't kill anyone.
You will refrain from
torturing anyone here
while I am in charge.
I'm sorry, the
Attorney General...
He knows this is
highly irregular.
She has already
signed her statement.
Now it's up to a judge to
decide, so please leave.
I killed nobody.
Dear God, please
help me, help me.
- I killed nobody.
- Call Julian.
I killed no one.
I killed no one.
I killed no one, mother.
I killed no one, mother.
Dear God, dear God!
Hi.
Hi.
Got a cigarette?
And a light?
Thanks.
You like it rough, right?
Bambi wants you to know
she's tired of waiting.
Send her to that new jail
or you're dead meat.
I'm sorry I phoned
you last night.
I hope I didn't
interrupt anything.
Nothing important,
just a little orgy.
About that nun,
whatever they did
to her last night
is more than she can bear.
Yes, and they will continue
pressuring her to talk.
I can't authorize it,
not in her state.
Don't worry, I'll just
keep putting it off.
And again I'm sorry I
interrupted your party.
- Did she take her medication?
- All of it, doctor.
- Call me when she comes to.
- Okay.
Please follow me, Juli.
Please follow Juli, Santi.
Stay close to me, boys.
I'll take that.
I'll take that, baby.
Juli.
Juli, Juli, listen.
I can't walk if you grab my leg.
We're going to see mom,
so stay close to me.
You can't run in here.
Okay?
We're going to see mom.
Come, Santi.
Come, Juli.
Thank you.
Come, Juli. There's mom.
Juli,
give mom her present.
Say hello to mom.
How are you?
Juli, tell mom what you
learned at school.
Facing you, right?
Yes, go ahead dear.
Nobody knew where he went.
Nobody saw him at home.
Then we heard the frog go:
I miss you so much honey.
I miss you too honey.
I can't bear to think
you're in here.
It's not that bad.
Do you know when
I'm getting out?
Yes.
Soon.
Very soon.
I hope I didn't get
you in trouble.
I'll find out tomorrow.
Thank God everybody is
with their mom today.
I have to go to the party.
Let me talk to Ruth.
Hi Mom. We're on
our way to school.
She looks like a walking pińata.
Shut up. Did you hear that, mom?
Don't mind her, honey.
When we get home,
I'll show you pictures of
her as the Flower Queen.
- Queen of the pumpkin blossoms?
- Shut up.
Stop acting like you're
toddlers, girls.
Don't stand me up, mom.
No, honey.
I swear I'll be there
before the show starts.
I love you very much, baby.
See you later.
Irene.
You're so thin my child.
Aren't you eating properly?
You have to look after yourself.
Don't think I like being here.
The director says you
need to sign some papers,
so I can claim what's
mine as your...
your relative.
I need the money.
My dad is sick.
Your dad?
Irene,
don't tell me you're
living with him.
That is my problem.
Child, please,
get out of there,
get away from him.
That bastard doesn't
deserve you.
So...
are you going to pay me
for what you did to me?
For the miscarriage you caused?
Yes or no?
Twenty-five female jailers
work three eight-hour shifts.
The special forces
team is on duty 24/7.
Nothing can take us by surprise.
Everything is covered.
Riots and jailbreaks are
totally unthinkable here.
And we monitor the
entire place from there.
I've become so attached
to my little boy.
I love him so much.
My little baby,
the one that will suck my
breast and help me carry on.
Now what?
You're on your own now kid.
After all,
wherever my baby ends up,
he could have enough
to eat, or not.
He could be mistreated, or not.
He could be raped, or murdered.
After all, who cares?
You gave him away.
Congratulations, mom.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Good morning.
I think none of the
moms out there
can appreciate as
much as you do,
how important the
well-being, the health,
the freedom and the happiness
of your kids might be.
You need to be very tough
to bear to be separated
from them in here,
and in spite of your
loneliness and your sadness,
to still afford them all
your love and your support.
And to continue being the
center of your families,
in spite of your own adversity.
I would like to make a
commitment to all of you,
I want us to do it together.
I want us to work hard so
that in the near future,
each one of you can go
back where you belong,
back home to your
families and your kids.
Happy Mother's Day.
And now,
we have a wonderful
surprise for you.
Mrs. Denise de Kalafe.
Welcome.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Nice speech.
Thank you doctor.
- Madam.
- Yes?
I just want you to know
that you can give
the money to Irene.
Let's get down to business.
One... two...
- Where is Elsa?
- In the ward.
- Who is with her?
- Nobody.
Nobody?
- Are you okay?
- Yes.
Encore! Encore!
- Thank you.
- Elsa.
Thank you so much.
Encore! Encore!
Hello.
Father.
I need you to take
my confession.
What about Ruth?
She understands.
She was great.
She looked beautiful.
Sometimes, some inmates touch
us in a special way...
rather than others.
If someone had told
me a few years ago
that I would run the first
penitentiary reform project
of the 21 st. century,
I would have thought that a
god had heard my prayer.
But the gods work in
very strange ways,
sometimes even with a
dark sense of humor.
blown them out,
because it's his birthday.
You'll all have your chance
to blow out your candles
on your birthdays.
What if I don't have
any more birthdays?
God wants you to have a
lot of birthdays, honey.
That's why you're having your
operation like Fernando.
Let's sing Las mańanitas
one more time.
I can't believe what you've
achieved with these kids.
It wasn't me, father.
You ruined our lives,
you son of a bitch.
You took my daughter
away from me.
You bastard.
You worthless scumbag.
You'll rot in hell.
But first I'll see you
writhing in pain.
Bastard!
What you've done
is unforgivable.
Magos, Magos.
Magos.
Are you okay?
He raped all of them, Lorena.
Irene, my eldest daughter,
got pregnant.
That's why I tried to take
them to heaven with me,
to stop their pain.
I didn't know what to do.
All I could think of
was the rat poison.
I made some soup,
and we had it.
God took the youngest.
But He decided to
spare Irene and me.
She lost her child.
Mom.
That's beautiful. Let's
see how it looks on you.
Stop making fun of me. Tell
my teacher I can't make it.
Why?
I'll look stupid
and you're busy.
A corny mom like me
wouldn't miss it for
anything in the world.
This time nothing will stop me
from seeing you as a jarcha.
I'll look stupid.
We'll look stupid together,
what's the problem?
You can use your car
to take your sister
from school to her rehearsal
and straight back home.
- But mom...
- Take it or leave it Andrea.
He's had enough, Elsa.
Go back to work.
He's still hungry.
Isabel will punish you
if you're still here when
the social worker comes.
Why is she still here?
He won't eat. Babies
do that sometimes.
But she'll leave soon.
You have ten minutes.
Amy, you have good taste.
What do you think?
Is that an S?
Yes, why?
- I thought it was a C.
- A C?
That doesn't matter.
It's very nice.
Yes? So you like it?
Look.
That's beautiful.
- It is, isn't it?
- Yes.
This is awful, one more balloon
and I won't be able to talk.
Just blow and keep quiet and
we might just like you.
I can't wait to see my kid. She's
in primary school already.
But my mom hardly
brings her to see me.
You're lucky to have a girl.
I have two boys and there's
no controlling them.
How can a witch
like you have kids?
What?
Politicians have kids,
so why can't I?
I never get to see them.
Last time I saw them
they were very little.
But you know what?
I would do it all over
again if I had the chance.
I just wouldn't get
caught this time, no way.
Stop whining.
All that matters is that
you'll see your kids.
It's going to be a
very nice occasion.
That's all that matters,
so stop whining.
- Who's whining, Magos?
- On Mother's Day?
We need to make the effort
to make everybody happy.
Think about how great
it is to be a mom.
Right, cooped up in
here it's really great.
Come right in. Have a seat.
Good afternoon.
How can I help you?
You are Irene, right?
I'm glad you came. Magos
will be pleased to see you.
What makes you think I'm
here to see that old hag?
So why are you here?
I want my money.
"Capadocia inmates
to have salaries".
Only the inmates can decide
where that money goes.
Part of that money is mine.
You know I'm the only
child she has left.
Here, I want my money.
Nobody has come to see
Magos in fifteen years,
and as far as I know, she's
heard nothing from you.
Will you quit lecturing
me and give me my money?
I'm in a hurry.
The social worker is here.
I'll be right there.
What about me?
I already told you how it works.
Are you ready, child?
Yes father.
It's just that these poor
saints look shabbier every day.
It's so obvious they make
them with no love whatsoever.
They don't even put
eyelashes on them anymore.
Don't worry about that.
They are our livelihood.
They help us help others, and
that's all that matters.
Now go get your things. You'd
better be on your way.
Now go get your things. You'd
better be on your way.
Father, I'd like you to hear
my confession before I go.
What do have to confess?
What sins could you
possibly have committed?
Please father.
Okay, I absolve you.
Go on.
God is very, very
close to you always.
He has reserved a very
special place for you.
Don't make this any harder.
We have to do this.
He's better off with me
than in a foster home.
The social worker is here now.
It's not when you say.
Give him to me.
Elsa, give him to me. Guards.
Let go of me.
Get off of me.
Let me go. Let me go.
Give me my baby back.
Calm down Elsa.
They're taking my baby away.
It's all your fault.
Calm down, we discussed it
and you agreed to this.
Please give me my baby back.
You know we can't have
babies in Capadocia.
Give him back to me.
Give him back to me.
Take him away.
Let go of me!
Take her to my office.
Get off of me. Let me go.
Just wait until you lose a child.
You'll see what if feels like.
Let me go.
Look, Lorena.
I made this for you.
What's the matter child?
You've been avoiding me.
What did I do to you?
I don't see how you can be
so happy on Mother's Day.
You think you know
everything, don't you?
You must think I'm just a
heartless crazy old hag.
You gave birth to
your kids once.
First I brought mine
into this world.
Then I sent them to heaven.
They are fine where they are.
They are fine.
Magos.
Irene was here today.
She wants 30 % of your salary,
which a family member
is entitled to.
I told her it was up to you.
But now I'm not sure I
should have told her so.
How is she?
Is she healthy?
Is she too thin?
Has she forgiven me?
Maybe one day she'll
come to see you.
Everything has to be
just right, Federico.
If you can't do it, I won't
take the deputies over.
No problem. Tears will
come to your eyes.
Even the deputies will
need their hankies.
We'll have tons of
contracts after this.
I hope so, this experiment
is costing us a fortune.
Don't forget about tonight.
That's getting a bit tangled.
Isabel is getting wary about
letting the Colombian out.
I need to see her at 11 p.m.
sharp at your place.
Now what?
It's me, sir.
Bambi is desperate
to get out of here.
Tell her I'm on it.
I tell her so every
day to no avail.
What do I care?
Make up something.
Tell her I'm abroad, or
that the judge said no,
just keep her quiet.
She's threatening me.
If we don't do as she says,
she'll snitch on me and you.
I'll get her some drugs
tomorrow to calm her down.
Damn it.
How do I feel, you idiot?
How would you feel if
they took your baby away?
Do you have any kids, doctor?
Let's focus on you for now.
You know what really
makes me mad?
That pitiful look on your face.
You guys have kids at home and
you call them by their names.
I couldn't even name mine.
And you know why? So I
wouldn't get attached to him.
He was just my baby,
my little boy.
But I still got
attached to him doctor.
You agreed to breastfeed
him until we found a home.
You chose to put him
up for adoption.
Haven't you ever made a mistake
you regretted all your life?
It's so easy for you to give
away other people's kids.
It's not fair, doctor.
I couldn't even christen him.
It's not fair.
I agree with you Elsa.
It wasn't fair for your dad
to beat you up as a kid.
It isn't fair that nobody ever
gave you a chance in life.
But it is also unfair that
because of your fit of anger,
a woman will spend her
life in a wheelchair.
Now you want to change
your son's life.
And you think that's fair?
You've never been
alone, have you?
You don't know what it's like
to be ignored and scorned.
Is that why you had your baby?
To have someone close?
Elsa,
it wasn't wrong to do that.
I know it won't be
easy, but eventually,
I will help you feel better.
There you go, kids. Hand
me those plates, Irene.
Lets have our soup.
Then God will come for us.
Is he getting off the cross?
Yes, but then we're going
to a very nice place.
Is dad coming too?
No.
Not him.
We're going somewhere
he'll never find us.
Let's see if you like the
soup and who finishes first.
What is it, Magos?
Is this seat taken?
I'm Sofia.
You have nice hair. Is
that the real color?
The others are really scary,
but you're different.
You'll be out soon,
like me, right?
Yes, right, sweetie.
That's what we all say.
We'll be out soon.
You think your husband is sad?
He's with another woman.
- My husband is not like that.
- He's a got a dick, right?
Leave her alone. You're
scaring her even more.
I wouldn't like to see her
get cheated on, like you.
Shut up Yolanda.
You shut up, I don't care if
you're Magos' little girl.
Do you know when
she's getting out?
That's not how it works, kiddo.
It's tough. Some cases
take even months.
Some even years.
But I think we can
convince a few people.
You know what I mean?
I gave you all my savings.
I have nothing else.
I'm not asking you for anything.
I'm just telling you how it is.
And I'm telling you my wife
has to get out of there.
I killed that woman, not her.
Don't complicate things.
Just imagine.
She'd be charged with perjury
and manslaughter to boot.
Let sleeping dogs lie.
You know what I mean?
That would cost much more.
Careful.
- Thank you.
- You need help?
No thanks, goodbye.
They're just a little chipped.
We can fix that.
Maybe a little paint
is all we need.
They're so inconsiderate
with people's luggage.
I know.
How lovely. Do you
make these, mother?
No, they're from my hometown.
Somebody ordered those, but I
do have some just like them.
This one is handmade too.
That's nice, but
I'll take this one.
Look at the craftsmanship.
I like this one.
Aren't these some weird statues?
What's this?
Hold it.
Get the nun.
Look where you're going, nun.
- Mom will get you for this.
- Don't be ridiculous.
Take me to school now
or I'll be late.
Stop pretending you
want to go to school.
You don't want to
go to the festival
and you'll look
stupid in that dress.
Where are you going?
Shut up and stay put.
Daniel.
Hello there.
Hi Daniel.
How are you?
Your mom isn't here.
That's only on Tuesdays.
Now what do I do?
What's wrong?
I'm working on a paper
on human rights,
and I thought she
could help me out.
I can't see her at the prison
and she's never at home.
I could help you if you want.
We'd have to go somewhere
a little quieter.
- Sure.
- Here's my number.
- Here.
- Okay.
- Thanks.
- No problem.
The platform's here, the
inmates will be here,
and our special guests,
the deputies, here,
and with the performers we hired,
it will be a huge success.
Our special forces will
escort the performers,
and stay near the stage.
No, this is a special event.
You'll just scare everybody.
When we first discussed this, we
talked about something simple.
This is too much.
But if you want to
throw money away,
I can think of lots
of better ways.
Don't worry about it.
The money isn't coming
out of your pocket,
or from Capadocia's
budget for that matter.
It won't cost you a cent either.
I don't understand, Teresa.
You say you want the
best for your inmates
and you're against their
Mother's Day celebration?
It's the best Mother's
Day they'll ever have.
How touching, Federico.
But you forgot to mention
all the publicity your
little show will get you.
It's another one
of those evenings.
I'll pick up the
Colombian by midnight.
How much longer is this
going to continue?
You think I know?
Have you any comment sir?
How long have you been
doing this, mother?
Somebody's protecting you.
Who is protecting you, mother?
Answer me.
These sacred objects
were sacrilegiously used
to transport the drugs.
The question is whether the
Church has anything to do
with this heroin scandal.
Santiago, we meet at 5 with
the historians and architects
regarding the restoration
of the historical center.
These are the plans of the
buildings to be renovated.
Okey, get ready for the
meeting with the businessmen.
Let's see who's interested.
Hello.
Yes.
I'll be right over.
Take your lunch break Tomás.
We'll meet here at 3.
Tell the secretary and the
guards to do the same.
What about you?
I have some things
to do around here.
Santiago, thanks for seeing me.
Monsignor.
I hope nobody saw us.
Don't worry about it. So
what can I do for you?
A nun was arrested this morning and
charged with drug trafficking,
and of course, the press blew
it up out of all proportion.
So I had to speak with
the attorney general
to speed up the process
and have her sent to the
new women's prison.
Only a judge can decide who
gets sent to Capadocia.
I have nothing to do with it.
You could make a few calls.
We're talking about a
federal offense, Monsignor.
We're also talking about
a poor helpless nun.
We need to put her in a place
where she will feel safe enough
We need to put her in a place
where she will feel safe enough
to give us the names of
my religious colleagues
who have also fallen
into temptation.
We all need one
another, Santiago.
Probably not now,
but sometime in the future.
You can't run a city
all by yourself.
Alright, Monsignor.
Let's say I do make those calls.
Would you be willing
to stop your people
from interfering with
your voters' opinion
in the next elections?
I'm not asking for
your endorsement.
Just stop attacking
me from your pulpits.
I think we need to keep
her under observation
for the next two to three days.
She could hurt
herself and others.
She also needs medication
for her depression.
I need your authorization.
She just lost her baby and
all we do is drug her?
That won't stop the pain.
Many of them get pregnant knowing
they can't keep the baby.
You're not in charge
of their lives.
I know, I've seen this
one time too many.
I know you're against
the use of drugs.
But it's what's best for her.
I took her baby away the
day before Mother's Day.
You took nothing away
from her, Teresa.
These women live on the edge.
You need to learn not to
get emotionally involved.
Do whatever you think is best.
Please get undressed. You
will now be searched.
Is there someplace I can change?
The procedure is the
same for everybody.
Nobody gets any
special treatment.
For God's sake.
I beg you,
don't do this to me.
Get out, all of you.
This is a prison.
Nobody's religion or anything
else matters in here.
You are just another criminal.
So get undressed
like all the others,
you hear me?
- Hi.
- Hi.
Have a seat.
I just had it done.
Isn't it great?
But I can't tell mom.
She'll yell at me.
I guess she'll ground me
again, but I don't care.
Where's Andrea?
She's studying with
someone somewhere.
Well I'm sorry for you,
but you'll have to put up
with me all by yourself.
What's wrong mom?
Nothing, I just need some
TLC from my daughter.
I told you us moms are
very, very very corny.
So human rights agencies
stand up for us
in cases of abuse of power.
It's not like people think,
that the powers that be can
do whatever they want.
So if my mom gets silly,
I could charge her
with abuse of power?
Your mom is a great woman.
All daughters think like
that about their moms.
No, you see her in front
of the chalkboard,
the bright attorney
and all that,
but I live with her and
I know all about her.
She only thinks about herself.
Ask my dad if you want.
Is she still interested in him?
The poor guy is desperate.
Why did they separate?
I don't know, one day Mom
kicked him out just like that.
I think she got bored
of him, that's all.
I'm not scared of you anymore.
What's more,
if that ever happens again,
you're the one I'd kill.
Talk all you want.
You've always been scared of me.
You tried to kill
me but you failed.
You should've had the soup.
You'd be rotting in your grave.
Rotting in hell.
Fear.
That's all our kids ever knew.
But you can't touch
them now, you bastard.
Too bad my poor Irene
didn't die too.
And now she hates me.
Go to bed you crazy woman.
Come.
Come on.
Hi honey.
- Do you know what time it is?
- Sorry, I just wanted to say hello.
Daniel, I've told you
not to call me at home.
I know, but I have something
important to tell you.
Hold on.
Where were you?
With some schoolmates.
A paper's due tomorrow.
You switched your cellphone
off and I've told you...
I know but we were
in the library,
and we had to switch
off our cellphones.
I swear I'm not lying.
I'm not scolding you honey.
I just care about
you, that's all.
Sorry, that was my daughter.
What is it?
How much longer are you
going to punish me?
I haven't seen you in weeks.
I miss you.
Can we talk about
this some other time?
Okey, tomorrow.
Maybe Saturday, but I
can't promise anything.
I have to go. There's
another call.
Hello.
Hello.
I'm on my way.
I like how you put it
on and take it all off.
I can take it all off
again if you want.
No baby, I'm exhausted.
You know what baby?
If you get me out of
there, you have no idea.
I'd make you the happiest
man in the world.
Just the world?
You're not exactly humble.
Maybe I could.
Really?
So what are we waiting for?
Okey, but it's late and
you have to go back.
- You know what time it is?
- I'm quaking.
Right.
I'm fed up of being
this bastard's pimp.
- Cool it.
- What do you do to him?
The hardest part was
shaking off the press.
But nobody knows we
brought her here.
The Attorney General called.
He wants her to be isolated
until she's interrogated.
When were you going to tell me?
There is a screening
process you know.
I had to, Teresa.
Are any priests involved?
Any nuns in your parish?
I want the names, mother.
I don't know.
I just did it for the kids, to
help pay for their treatment.
These are the priests
that christen the kids
of the Gulf cartel in your area.
Who is your contact?
FatherJorge Alvarez?
Is he your contact?
No.
Father Alvarez is a saint.
He wouldn't hurt a fly.
So how come you are so nervous?
Dear God have mercy on me.
Blessed Mother of
mercy, Mother of hope.
Take a good look at them.
That crap you buy and
sell killed all of them!
Do you want to kill more people?
Murderer. Murderer!
Talk to me.
Who gave you the drugs?
Who, who?
- Stop it.
- I didn't kill anyone.
You will refrain from
torturing anyone here
while I am in charge.
I'm sorry, the
Attorney General...
He knows this is
highly irregular.
She has already
signed her statement.
Now it's up to a judge to
decide, so please leave.
I killed nobody.
Dear God, please
help me, help me.
- I killed nobody.
- Call Julian.
I killed no one.
I killed no one.
I killed no one, mother.
I killed no one, mother.
Dear God, dear God!
Hi.
Hi.
Got a cigarette?
And a light?
Thanks.
You like it rough, right?
Bambi wants you to know
she's tired of waiting.
Send her to that new jail
or you're dead meat.
I'm sorry I phoned
you last night.
I hope I didn't
interrupt anything.
Nothing important,
just a little orgy.
About that nun,
whatever they did
to her last night
is more than she can bear.
Yes, and they will continue
pressuring her to talk.
I can't authorize it,
not in her state.
Don't worry, I'll just
keep putting it off.
And again I'm sorry I
interrupted your party.
- Did she take her medication?
- All of it, doctor.
- Call me when she comes to.
- Okay.
Please follow me, Juli.
Please follow Juli, Santi.
Stay close to me, boys.
I'll take that.
I'll take that, baby.
Juli.
Juli, Juli, listen.
I can't walk if you grab my leg.
We're going to see mom,
so stay close to me.
You can't run in here.
Okay?
We're going to see mom.
Come, Santi.
Come, Juli.
Thank you.
Come, Juli. There's mom.
Juli,
give mom her present.
Say hello to mom.
How are you?
Juli, tell mom what you
learned at school.
Facing you, right?
Yes, go ahead dear.
Nobody knew where he went.
Nobody saw him at home.
Then we heard the frog go:
I miss you so much honey.
I miss you too honey.
I can't bear to think
you're in here.
It's not that bad.
Do you know when
I'm getting out?
Yes.
Soon.
Very soon.
I hope I didn't get
you in trouble.
I'll find out tomorrow.
Thank God everybody is
with their mom today.
I have to go to the party.
Let me talk to Ruth.
Hi Mom. We're on
our way to school.
She looks like a walking pińata.
Shut up. Did you hear that, mom?
Don't mind her, honey.
When we get home,
I'll show you pictures of
her as the Flower Queen.
- Queen of the pumpkin blossoms?
- Shut up.
Stop acting like you're
toddlers, girls.
Don't stand me up, mom.
No, honey.
I swear I'll be there
before the show starts.
I love you very much, baby.
See you later.
Irene.
You're so thin my child.
Aren't you eating properly?
You have to look after yourself.
Don't think I like being here.
The director says you
need to sign some papers,
so I can claim what's
mine as your...
your relative.
I need the money.
My dad is sick.
Your dad?
Irene,
don't tell me you're
living with him.
That is my problem.
Child, please,
get out of there,
get away from him.
That bastard doesn't
deserve you.
So...
are you going to pay me
for what you did to me?
For the miscarriage you caused?
Yes or no?
Twenty-five female jailers
work three eight-hour shifts.
The special forces
team is on duty 24/7.
Nothing can take us by surprise.
Everything is covered.
Riots and jailbreaks are
totally unthinkable here.
And we monitor the
entire place from there.
I've become so attached
to my little boy.
I love him so much.
My little baby,
the one that will suck my
breast and help me carry on.
Now what?
You're on your own now kid.
After all,
wherever my baby ends up,
he could have enough
to eat, or not.
He could be mistreated, or not.
He could be raped, or murdered.
After all, who cares?
You gave him away.
Congratulations, mom.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Good morning.
I think none of the
moms out there
can appreciate as
much as you do,
how important the
well-being, the health,
the freedom and the happiness
of your kids might be.
You need to be very tough
to bear to be separated
from them in here,
and in spite of your
loneliness and your sadness,
to still afford them all
your love and your support.
And to continue being the
center of your families,
in spite of your own adversity.
I would like to make a
commitment to all of you,
I want us to do it together.
I want us to work hard so
that in the near future,
each one of you can go
back where you belong,
back home to your
families and your kids.
Happy Mother's Day.
And now,
we have a wonderful
surprise for you.
Mrs. Denise de Kalafe.
Welcome.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Nice speech.
Thank you doctor.
- Madam.
- Yes?
I just want you to know
that you can give
the money to Irene.
Let's get down to business.
One... two...
- Where is Elsa?
- In the ward.
- Who is with her?
- Nobody.
Nobody?
- Are you okay?
- Yes.
Encore! Encore!
- Thank you.
- Elsa.
Thank you so much.
Encore! Encore!
Hello.
Father.
I need you to take
my confession.
What about Ruth?
She understands.
She was great.
She looked beautiful.
Sometimes, some inmates touch
us in a special way...
rather than others.
If someone had told
me a few years ago
that I would run the first
penitentiary reform project
of the 21 st. century,
I would have thought that a
god had heard my prayer.
But the gods work in
very strange ways,
sometimes even with a
dark sense of humor.