La Reina del Sur (2011–2019): Season 3, Episode 31 - Un negocio como cualquier otro - full transcript

ON THE PREVIOUS EPISODE

You and Landero can stay in one
of the countries

organizing things,
I'll stay in the other country.

Let's do this thing, a vow of silence.

The horns are there
so nobody can harm you.

I love you, my sweetheart.

I love you too, mom. I want to see you.

Let's begin.

And I hope no one
regrets volunteering to go to war.

I will need that money

to be placed in Buenos Aires.



A couple of phone calls
will solve it, I promise.

We need a direct invitation
from Mortati to enter the casino.

That's why we need to get his attention.

-It was Danilo's idea.
-Thank you...

Thank you for letting me see my child.

We'll be heading to Cusco.

-And what's the target?
-The Inti gallery.

This business is associated
with the Red Rider.

That's the alarm box over there.

Blow.

"This refined man with an exquisite taste,

a lover of good cuisine,

music and paintings.

He's always alert for even the smallest
detail of his hotel.



Lorenzo Mortati defines himself
as the last sybarite.

And states that everything
that is said against him

is but baseless gossip."

And what's the word on such a person?

That he's been involved in a couple
of scandals.

Of course, it's always related
to the jet set lifestyle crowd.

Apparently, he loves being surrounded
by celebrities, partying...

A casino is the ideal place
for a fellow like him.

Unfortunately, the blueprint given to us
by Epifanio's contact here

doesn't show any space
where a casino can exist.

What if it's outside the hotel?

No, that's not possible.
Karen was certain about that.

What we have to do is find him.

This is for the security cameras.

I know them, a friend used them in London.

Where did all this crap come from?

Well, these came with the gadgets

that Epifanio's man gave us.

You already know that most cameras
are in public spaces.

But we can find a few in the service area.

So be careful.

You know what you have to do?

Yes, crystal clear.
What you got there, honey?

If Mortati doesn't know
who Elena Bocanegra is,

he'll find out with this.

What's that?

Our pass to the Argentine society.

Is this the one you meant?

Exactly. I've been looking for it
for days.

And she really means for days.

-But, can you come with me?
-Let's see.

I love this piece too.

It's spectacular. Oh, this one.

Yes, this was made by an artisan
from Cusco.

I love these details!
The clothes, the gold...

-I like this combination.
- Indeed.

-Where's the bathroom, please?
-All the way down, to the left.

Perfect. Thanks.

I hope you're not in a hurry, because
I like plenty of these things, Dad.

Take your time, just don't overdo it.

You know what else I liked?

What did you find?

Very good.

Now I'm going to get a duplicate.

No, that will take too long,
and they may miss us.

No, my Russian friend, you're wrong.

There's no other option.

Give them to me, I'm going to try.

-Your job?
-Yes, plenty of suitcases.

Are you feeling okay?

I don't know, a little dizzy.

-This is so embarrassing!
-It's okay, don't worry.

-I've been feeling dizzy lately.
-Don't worry. You don't need to apologize.

Thanks, there's my buddy.

She asked me to accompany the young man

on a tour around the hotel.

Call me if you need anything.

Yes, that's what we'll do.

Enjoy your tour.

Time to test this piece of shit.

-How do you use it?
-It's very simple.

-That's it?
-Yup.

That's easy!

I'll take that.

How about we focus on the ones
coming and going?

What? I don't understand.

The hotel only has a few
entrances and exits.

The people arriving to play in the casino
are guests coming from outside.

That movement will be noticeable
at some point in the night, right?

Got it.

Problem is, a lot of people are coming in.

Coming in and out,
and going all over the place.

So it'll be hard to know
who's going to their room,

to the restaurant,
who's going to the lobby,

and who's going to the damn casino,
which we don't even know where it is.

Hell, these blueprints
don't even show all the entrances.

Tell me, you think that Mortati
will come to the event?

Hmm? It's not a minor detail.

And if he keeps track of these things,
he should come.

Does this look good on me?

You look good in anything you wear.

No, I mean it. You're not helping me.

Could you at least
help me with the zipper?

Sure.

Let me do this.

Have I told you

that these millionaire-like clothes
suit you?

Well, you look great in a nice suit, too.

Hey, I only wanted you to help me
with the zipper.

I just like the suspense.

That wasn't so hard.

Hmm?

-You're not going to tell me?
-Huh?

You know I like initiative too.

So, what's going on in here, man?

-Why are you taking so long?
- It's not that easy.

Besides, I don't want to risk a mold
ending up wrong.

How's everything outside?

My sis wants to buy the entire place.

Anton is checking everything.

He said he hasn't found any cameras,
just alarm sensors.

What about the second floor?

The office is there, but it's closed.

Perfect.

Very well.

Now, tell me exactly
where you got the keys from.

What about your dad?
Did something happen to him?

I'll tell the guard to check
the restrooms, see if he's there.

Don't worry. I doubt he actually
made it to the restroom.

He likes shopping,
so he saw me distracted and he left.

It's always the same thing.
Maybe he's busy with his phone.

You're really thinking of buying all that?

It's your fault for leaving me alone.

But I see you didn't include
the one I liked the most.

-I'd like to take this one for my room.
- Certainly.

You have good taste.

EXIT

You go there, and I'll go here.

There's a ton of guests, right?

Use more fabric softener,
they show a lot of tarnish.

Yes, ready, boss.
Don't worry, I'll take them there.

Come here, skinny,
I need you to open a box.

Leave that thing alone and come with me.

I have to take seven more,
but they need them ASAP.

Take these four.

Let's go.

There are seven waiting, huh?

Closed.

That's one.

Thank you.

Damn it!

To think I didn't want
to return to Buenos Aires.

You didn't want to?

Too many memories, so many years ago.

I lived a year here with my old man.

He got a special assignment.

What, you two were never apart?

But after my mom died, he...

He was always concerned about me.

He always took me along
whenever he went on a trip.

I was pretty much raised in army bases.

We're going to rescue him.

I promise. And you know how I am
whenever I decide to do something.

I wish I had something like that.

My dad was Spanish, and I never knew him.

And about my mom,
there's no reason to talk about her.

That's why being away from Sofia
is so hard.

I understand.

For a moment I thought you wouldn't budge.

I would have gained nothing from that.

Sofia doesn't like being pushed.

And the brat has been like that
since little.

It's really late, isn't it?

Let's get back to work,
we wasted enough time already.

I swear I wouldn't be bothering you
if this wasn't an emergency!

I've been working in this hotel
for 10 years

and I don't know who can help!

Please! I can't get loans from the bank!

I ask for one payment in advance,
that's it!

How much, huh?

Five years?

That's too much money.
I can't give it to you.

Besides, if, hypothetically,
I gave it to you,

all the other employees would ask
for exactly the same thing!

-And that mustn't happen.
-No, sir.

My co-workers know
that I have an emergency.

I already said no.
Should I say it in a different language?

Look, you can take it off
my salary in the following months.

I already said no!

Do you have any more time to waste?
Tell me!

Because otherwise
I won't give you any more work!

And you, what are you waiting for?

Someone to pick you up?

Move! Next, you people
will beg me for help.

Then yes, begging is all you know.

- Sir, you're needed.
- Who needs me?

Can't you send me a text?
Do you need to follow me around?

What happened?

Did he say no?

Yes, motherfucker said no!

Are you fucking kidding me?

Hang on, did you tell him about your wife?
That she's getting a surgery?

I told him about my wife,
about the operation, everything!

You know what pisses me off the most?

That my wife's surgery is worth less
than what Mortati spends in two hours.

Maybe we can still find a way.

What are we going to do?

After everything I sacrificed
for this shitty hotel!

The number of times I had to hide
the clusterfucks he left!

We all know what goes on around here!

And now Mortati says this!

...to work her way
into the movie industry.

That same year she debuted
in a short film ad,

a historical document titled:

"Ines' Honeymoon."
Only two copies have survived.

One is in the Museum of Evita.

The second copy is the one
you're watching right now.

In this film, Eva plays the woman
she never wanted to be.

A submissive wife,
whose only occupation is tending

-to her husband...
-Everybody's looking at me.

Hope they haven't recognized me.

No, it's because they've never
seen a woman like you.

Holy shit, I love that one!

-Good for you.
-Don't forget I'm acting.

Now, a few words from our host.

Our beloved Lorenzo Mortati.

Thank you, everyone.

Thank you. How are you? Thanks.

Why did the applause stop?

Welcome, everybody, to Mortati's Palace.

I want to thank you for this warm
and distinguished applause.

I didn't expect any less from you, truly.

Well, well...

What a character.
He's exactly as the tabloids portray him.

The world is changing.

I'll take the chance to do a little recon.

Recon of what?

The people of this hotel.

We're going to have a bad time,

because auctions will cease to exist.

So, before that happens,

let's be happy the way we know how.

By spending money, my friends. Welcome.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

I don't know, sir!

It's dangerous. Remember what happened
last time you were caught here

by the president?
I almost got a heart attack.

I'm telling you, I can't deal
with those kinds of scares.

Don't worry, Susana.

The president is in a meeting
with secretaries of his administration.

They'll spend at least three hours there.

I won't take long, I promise.

Where is she?

She looked much better today.

She spent several days locked in her room,
but now she's in the studio.

She finally came out.

So seeing the kid helped?

It sure worked.

Her mood changed big time,
before and after.

It was a great idea, sir.

So, at the very least,
the president can...

Look, Susana,

from now on, stop calling me "sir."

And when we're alone,
stop being so formal about the president.

He doesn't deserve it.

-May I come in?
-Danilo, it's so nice to see you.

Thanks.

It's nice seeing you like this, ma'am.

Thank you.
Sit down, I want to talk to you.

Thank you.

Danilo, I want to thank you
for what you did for me

and for my son Güicho.

Thank you so much, really.

You're welcome, ma'am.
No need to thank me.

It was a pleasure.

If it was possible,
I would have brought your son here.

-I know it. Thank you so much.
-You're welcome.

Now, ma'am, you need to listen to me.

I suppose you want to talk
about General Garrido, right?

Very well.

$110 000! Who wants to offer more?

160 000!

I swear, if I knew who to sleep with
to get a whiskey,

I wouldn't think twice.

You'll have to be patient.

Nobody can drink alcohol
until the auction ends.

-I can't?
-No.

And how are you so well informed?

Julieta Brito.
I'm the manager of this hotel.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Larrea.

And how do you know my name?

I know the name of everyone
in this hotel, including yours.

It's part of my job.

Don't you like auctions?

Your wife seems enthusiastic about it.

Fiancé.

And no, auctions actually bore me.

I'd rather play some games.

Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, Macau...

Hmm!

Well.

The only thing close to that around here
is the Buenos Aires casino.

That's the only legal one.

I don't know much about it,
but I can offer you some guidance.

-Thank you.
-At your service.

The first film starring Eva Peron
is sold to this man,

for $230 000!

Hey, Sheila,
enough with this business with Oleg.

I only want you to have
all the cards on the table

before you make your choice.

What choice? I'm not making any choices!

What cards are you talking about?

I'm saying that he's in love with you.

Sheila, you're making this up.

Of course not, he...

I didn't say it, he did.
He confessed before going on his trip.

No, that can't be. Oleg and I are friends!

Teresa, please. Following you
around the world, leaving his family

and risking his life not once,
but many times.

A man doesn't just do that for a friend.

And now, for tonight's main course!

On June 8th, 1947,

Eva Peron gave a speech
on the public square of eastern Madrid.

Those who witnessed the event
highlighted a specific piece of garment.

-I'm interested.
-Shut up already!

You already know
the starting price is $150 000.

Let's begin!

160 000.

-160 000!
- 180 000.

-180 000!
-200 000.

200 000 for the lady!

250 000.

250 000! Who says 260?

250 000.

800 000.

Excuse me, ma'am, could you repeat that?

You heard right. 800 000.

Well, is there anyone willing
to top this Eva Peron fan?

800 000.

800 000 at one.

800 000 at two.

$800 000 at three!

Sold to this lady!

Mortati is looking this way,
just as we wanted.

Yes.

-Julieta.
-Hmm?

I want you to find out absolutely
everything about that woman.

There's something I don't like.

Perfect, Lorenzo. I will do that.

When do you want that meeting?

We still have no date, ma'am.
As soon as it's safe.

As soon as possible.
The general wants to talk with you.

It's just...

Danilo, I'm scared of lying to Epifanio.

And not about lying to him, but rather,
if he finds out...

Ma'am, with all due respect,
you can't keep living like this.

Danilo, I'll ask you a question.

Why did you change your mind?

What happened to the loyalty
you had towards your president?

I'm not stupid, ma'am.

I realized many things about my job.

How people are manipulated.

And my opinion hasn't changed.

I must leave.

What will I tell the general?

A single mistake would mean
I wouldn't be able to see my son.

I'm not safe.

Ma'am, you can't keep letting yourself
be manipulated like this.

You're stronger than you think,
believe me.

Many of us admired the empowered
reporter that you used to be.

Do it for your father.

Forgive me if I said
something I shouldn't have.

No, it's okay.

Last time I saw my dad,
he said the same thing.

That I was strong
and I could deal with this.

It's okay, Danilo.

Fine, I'll meet with General Garrido.

I knew it. I'm happy for you, ma'am.

Now we have to wait to establish
a secure communication channel.

I'll keep you posted.

I don't want to involve Susana in this.

Do you have any ideas?

Now what?

Now we wait until it dries up.

And pray that it works.

Well.

What do you think about Landero?

Why do you ask?

I don't like him.

It's not like he's done anything,
but I don't trust him.

I had that exact same feeling
when I met him.

What now?

Let's just say... I got used to him.

I feel like mom screwed it up
by getting involved with him.

I think your mother
knows what she's doing.

Much like a certain young girl
who claims to know what she's doing

with her own relationship.

Why is it easier to talk with you
than with her?

Because I'm not your dad.

Just ask Fedor how many times
we talked to each other.

Hmm, makes sense.

How much does my mom like Landero?

Tesa?

Oleg, no, no, sorry.
I lost the signal for a moment.

I just wanted to ask,
how are things going over there?

Not as fast as your daughter would like,
but they're advancing steadily.

If everything goes as planned,
we'll have ears within 24 hours

inside the gallery.

I'm so relieved that Sofia is with you.

However, I'm concerned
because Fedor is accompanying you.

Your life might be in danger.

Well, you don't know it,
but your son is as skilled as you are.

If it wasn't for him,
we wouldn't even know about the casino.

You should be proud of him.

I am.

Can I ask you a question?

Can I refuse?

You and I will always be friends, right?

I don't see why we'd stop being friends.

And you also know I love you a lot.

Teresa, what was that about?

I don't know.
It must be because we're far away.

I think I know why you did this.

But don't worry.

Everything is clear on this side.

Very clear.

Well, I didn't want
to make you feel uncomfortable.

Teresa, you'll never
make me feel uncomfortable.

I swear I will never stop
being your friend.

Well, that makes me feel at ease.

I should go to bed.
There's plenty to do tomorrow.

Of course, I have to sleep too.

Rest well.

Too many jobs, too much...

It's been complicated.

But I imagine that we don't have
enough time to know

if the commercial equilibrium
will persist.

He's the Mexico's ambassador?

A hundred percent sure.

He was in a cocktail party organized
by an Argentinian chancellor recently.

Top-class connections.

He pays in cash, has a bodyguard,
an assistant.

And deposited enough money
to stay for a month.

Yes.

We're not entirely sure
if this is a business trip

or a vacation.

I can find out.

Talk with Julieta and help her
finish that investigation quickly.

Absolutely.

It's a shame, but I must leave you.

-Excuse me.
-It's been a pleasure.

- Thanks, Mr. Ambassador.
-Elena, it was a pleasure.

- Thank you.
- Ambassador.

-Take care.
-See you soon.

Okay.

- My love.
-My love.

I love you so much.

Excuse me, good afternoon.

My name is Lorenzo Mortati.

I'm the owner of this hotel,
and thus, your host.

-Felipe Larrea, nice to meet you.
-A pleasure.

This woman is my fiancé, Elena Bocanegra.

-A pleasure, Mr. Mortati.
- Uh-huh.

-Lorenzo.
-Uh-huh.

It's a pleasure. I've heard
good things about your hotel.

I finally got to see it.

Good to hear! And how have you been?

-How have you been treated?
-Good.

Everything has been flawless.
Right, my love?

-Uh-huh.
-Please sit down.

I'd love to, but I don't want
to interrupt you any longer.

Goodness, no! It would be a pleasure
to share our table with you.

Well, thank you.

Did you enjoy your loin with mushrooms?

It was perfect!

What about your pasta alla sorrentina?

A little more and it would have been
al dente, sorry.

Oh, it won't happen again.

Thank you.

Look, there he is!

The kid Mortati didn't want to help!

Poor man. And now this,
on top of everything.

An investor? How interesting.

And what kind of investments
are you interested in?

The ones that leave the most profits,
naturally.

- Uh-huh.
-Of course,

the area must be important to begin with.

But what matters the most
is having good advisors.

I imagine that you must be
one of those advisors.

You imagined wrong.

Elena and I would rather keep
our economic interests...

apart.

I want to ask you a question.
Two of them, actually.

First of all, can I speak to you
informally?

Of course.

I was about to propose that.

And the second one is:
Are you this curious

with all your guests?

No.

No, only with those who occupy
the best suites of this hotel.

Those who pay with cash
and spend a fortune on a coat,

without even blinking.

Are you sure there isn't another way
to do this?

Celia, you want this to end quickly,
don't you?

Then do what you need to do and that's it.

I see, so you're only curious
because I paid in cash?

No, no, not only that.
I'm all about connections.

I have amazing contacts,
and there's always someone

who wants to meet someone else.

And I'm delighted to build
that silver bridge.

Yeah...

Forgive me for the interruption, sir.

What did you do?

Seriously, even this doesn't happen
in the worst hostels in Mexico.

- I'm sorry!
-I'm going to change clothes!

Forgive me.

Get out of here!

-Mortati...
-Begone!

Disappear. Vanish!

Please, look, I'm sorry.

I'll leave that blouse as good as new
by myself.

And if need be, I'll look everywhere
for the same piece.

Please. I won't take no for an answer.
Please.

-As you wish.
-Thank you.

-Excuse me.
-Go ahead.

All I'm saying is that involving
Mexico's ambassador seems dangerous.

I've known that guy forever.

He's trustworthy enough.

What if the ambassador feels like talking?

Nobody would refuse five million dollars.

I've known him for a long time.
I know how he thinks.

That guy won't do anything against you.

Couldn't you find a better way
to introduce Teresa

as an important person?

What can be better than sitting her
next to the ambassador?

Stop talking. Focus on what's important.

Did you tell the generals
to get together tonight?

They're annoying!
They want to know everything!

They'll overwhelm you with questions!

Do you have to worry about everything?

You're an ill omen!

You're going to bring me bad luck,
so get to work!

Drink some whiskey or whatever.

Right.

ON THE NEXT EPISODE...

A person will help me
get out of here with my son.

-And I will accept that help.
-You're running away?

Yes.

It's this key, but it isn't an exact copy.

They're hiding something very valuable.

No, bro, I can't tell you anything,
and I don't have the time.

-Know anything about the priest?
-No, he hasn't returned here.

For a moment I thought I was done for.

This is the only safe route
without cameras for now.

What is it? What happened?

"What happened?" Didn't you hear?

The worst thing to ever happen
in my government just happened!

Lucho, hear me out.

Mortati just came out.

Good. I'll get you some of the loot
I got from Mortati.

I promise.

What, did you think
I was just going to take it

after you treated me like shit?

Subtitle translation by:
Daniel Armando Armendáriz Pizarro