The Business (2013–2018): Season 4, Episode 4 - Guerra de Imagem - full transcript

- Sintra is a jerk.
- What a dirty trick.

- I want a rematch.
- I'll see what I can do.

Will you guys coach me ?

It's time to tell our folks
what we really do for a living.

- I'll help you tell your dad.
- I can't be near you two !

I don't have a family anymore.

You dressed up as a priest ?
Hustling again ?

I'm just helping Camilo.

Me and the best porn star ever
in Rinaldi's comeback video !

If Rinaldi had told me what the film
was about, I'd try to write it.

I could make a movie
about what I did with Greta.



Go away, Ariel.

I'm back.
But I'm not talking to you.

I like I, Poet for my profile
to seduce Letícia.

I know Letícia's contacting
some guy online.

I'm that guy.

I'll help you seduce her.
I know her.

I'll stop defending prostitution

when all escorts can sit
in front of their folks and say,

"I'm an escort."

Lots of reporters
will phone you tomorrow.

The woman on TV opened my eyes.
I can't hide what I do anymore.

I'll show you what
self-respect is !

O NEGÓCIO

IMAGE WAR



Sintra was right.

The day after the debate,
the media was after Karin.

Hello.

- Karin ?
-Yes.

This is Rogério,
a reporter from "Folha."

- Have you got a minute ?
- Sure. I'm listening.

A girl was assaulted
because of your interview.

What ?

Her dad beat her up so bad
she's in a hospital.

Do you feel responsible
for what happened ?

I'm sorry, I didn't know that.
I need to see the news.

- Can you call me later ?
- Sure, I'll call you back later.

Thanks.

CALLER ID UNKNOWN

GIRL IS BEATEN BY HER DAD
FOR TAKING SEX ACTIVIST'S ADVICE

ENCOURAGED BY EX-ESCORT

SHE ADMITTED SHE'S AN ESCORT
AND ENDS UP IN HOSPITAL

DOCTORS SAY THE YOUNG
ESCORT'S CONDITION IS SERIOUS

Hi, César.
I know. It's awful.

I need to face the press.
We'll talk over there.

- Karin got herself in a pickle.
- Yes, but she can handle it.

I'm off to the club
to see what I can do to help.

Your mom called.
She needs to talk to you.

Okay. Love you.

You're exaggerating, Mom.

No, I'm not.
That's a very risky job.

That girl for example.
You need to quit doing that.

Mom, I know about
the violence against escorts.

- But our club is safe.
- How can you be so sure ?

Because... Mom, if you knew the club
you'd know it's safe.

There's no need to worry.

- Okay ?
- I want to see the club.

I need to see that club,
see what it's like.

- Really ?
- Is there a problem ?

No, it's just that
you might feel uncomfortable.

I need to know it's as safe as you say.
Only then will I be okay.

Okay.

Are you okay ?

I'm so worried about the office meeting,
my stomach's upset.

- Do you need an antacid ?
- Yes, thanks.

- Hi, Zanini.
- There's a break for I, Poet.

I can't think about that now.
Didn't you hear about that girl ?

That concerns me too.
But we can't miss this chance.

- I'm listening.
- Send her a message.

- Now ?
- Right now.

What message ?

Say you have a feeling
she's not feeling well.

- You sent it ?
- I did.

She's typing.

- "It's true. I don't feel well."
- Great. Great.

Tell her you guys are soulmates.

She's typing again.

What does it say ?

"Yes we are soulmates."
Gosh, I just got goosebumps !

Great, now we can continue
worrying about Karin.

Bye.

Here.

Thanks, but I don't need it.
I'm feeling better.

The hospital says
the girl is out of danger.

But she hasn't been released.
She's black and blue.

I can't believe this happened.

I'll talk to the press
and book a flight to see her.

I have 17 messages already,
and they won't stop calling.

You need to talk to the media.
They're blaming you.

It's ridiculous, I condemn
the violence against escorts,

and they blame me
for the violence against escorts

because I condemned
the violence against escorts.

It doesn't make any sense.

- That's what you should say.
- I agree.

But they could twist my words
and make matters worse for me.

How about a press conference ?

You'd say the same thing
to everybody,

and nobody would be able
to twist your words.

Good idea, Mia.

César, while I draft
my statement,

would you organize
a press conference ?

- Sure.
- Thanks.

- Faggot. Can you do me a favor ?
- Sure.

Ask Eric to help you organize
the press conference.

Keeping him busy
could cheer him up.

Sure.

Remember to cheer up the kid,
not dishearten him even more.

Don't do your Mary Poppins
imitation.

Watching you sing
"Chim Chiminey" is pathetic.

Ariel, Mom is coming over
to see the club today.

I want her to like it, to see
it's a nice place with nice people.

Okay. And ?

Behave, don't be a jerk
in front of my mom.

I won't even talk to her
if you don't want me to.

I don't even like moms.

We already have our own moms
to deal with.

Good. Thanks. Bye.

The hotel's confirmed
for 2:00 PM.

Phone these reporters.
I'll call the others.

Hi, Henrique.

- You won't believe what I got.
- What ?

Two passes for Sting's concert
plus clearance to go backstage.

That's great, Henrique !
How did you do that ?

A workmate got them.

But they're issued to two other guys,
so I'm Claudio and you're Renato.

How come ? We've got to lie ?

Only if they ask us.
It's okay, they won't catch us.

I don't know, Henrique.
I'm not too sure about that.

But César, it's Sting !

I have to go.
We'll talk later. Love you.

- Everything okay ?
- So-so.

- What's the matter ?
- Henrique.

A few days ago
Karin was kicked out of a bar.

- They said they won't accept escorts.
- That's awful !

Yes, so I left right away
with Karin,

but Henrique stayed a while
with his workmates.

He was outraged too,
but not enough, I thought.

After that I realized he does certain
things that just aren't right.

So I'm starting to think
he might not be a good person.

But I should be cheering you up,
not bugging you with my issues.

Forgive me, Eric.

No worries.
In fact I'm glad you trust me.

- Do you know what I think ?
- What ?

You need to clear up any doubts
about him being a good guy.

You're so right.
I'll put Henrique to the test.

Let's see if he passes the test.
Thanks, Eric.

Letícia sent you that ?

Yes, she says she's always
thinking about me.

She means I, Poet, of course.

The mothball stench is awful.
How old is it, 103 years ?

She's the only old lady
from the nineties.

That's scary.
Do you really want to do her ?

I'm doing it for Zanini.
Here goes the KO.

Hi, Zanini.

- Hi, Magali.
- What's a favorite poem of hers ?

- I, Poet will send it to her.
- Just a second. Let me think.

Got it, the title is,
"Love letters are ridiculous."

By Fernando Pessoa.
Do you know it ?

"They wouldn't be love letters
if they were not ridiculous."

- I know it.
- That's her favorite.

Now it's I, Poet's favorite.
Thanks. Love you.

Where's your Mom ?

I'll show her the club
real quick to calm her down.

- See you at the press conference.
- I want to meet your mom first.

- How do I look ?
- Perfect.

- I brought coffee.
- Thanks. How's it looking ?

There's a lot more people
than I expected.

Good, the more people
the better.

Driving to the club, Mom thought
she'd see a sleazy cathouse dump,

something between
Caligula and Christiane F.,

and she almost turned back.

But she found the courage
to continue.

Her fearing the worst
was actually a good thing,

because she was delighted
to see how different it was.

Our clients come here
for lunch, dinner, to relax,

to make contacts, close deals.

I thought it would be so different.

It's like an exclusive club
but with us.

- Want to see the pool ?
- Sure.

- We're ready when you are.
- I'll have my coffee first.

Yes ?

- Miss Joana Segall, please.
- Is there a problem ?

I am Joana Segall.

We have an arrest warrant.
Would you please come with us ?

Good afternoon.
My name is Rodolfo Sherman.

I'm the Assistant DA.

Miss Joana Segall, Karin,

has just been arrested
and charged with procuring,

human trafficking
and organized crime.

The press conference
is cancelled.

Before you leave, I'd like to take
the opportunity to make a request.

This... person
went public on television,

provoked the Attorney General,
defied our country's justice system

by openly standing up
for several immoralities.

The result of all this,
a girl is now in an ER

with several smashed ribs
and a punctured lung.

What else does it take

for the media to stop supporting
people like her ?

Please do not stain
your hands with blood.

Do not help spread the discourse
of this kind of people.

Thank you.

See, Mom ? It's nice and safe.
So stop worrying.

There's no need to worry.

Hi, César.
What ?

How come ?
Where did they take her ?

- Okay. I'll be right there.
- What happened ?

- Karin was arrested.
- Arrested ? What for ?

Procuring, human trafficking
and organized crime.

Ridiculous !

Mom, Karin needs us.
We'll talk later, okay ?

- I'm coming with you.
- You don't need to.

Yes, I do. I'm your mom
and Karin, your best friend.

- I want to be with you.
- Fine.

Karin was taken
to the state penitentiary.

Zanini took a criminal attorney
with him.

- Hi, Karin.
- Hello.

Meet Flávio Zaidan.

- A pleasure.
- The pleasure is mine.

Okay. Here's the deal.

This is a precautionary measure,
or preventive detention.

They can hold you for five days
while they investigate you,

but actually they can't
for even one day,

because I read the report
and they don't have a case.

The DA is just harassing you.

I'll file an habeas corpus
to get you back home ASAP.

- No.
- No ? What do you mean no ?

I don't want you to file
an habeas corpus.

- Why not ?
- I've got a better idea.

Why would she want
to stay there ?

That's crazy. Staying in prison ?
That doesn't make any sense.

Zaidan and I told her so.
But you know Karin.

What's her plan ?

She says this is an image war,
that they're ruining her image,

so she needs to stay in jail
while you guys do something.

Like what ?

We started working
on Karin's plan that evening.

Ariel asked a client to help us
with his advertising agency.

So your film team
can be there tomorrow ?

- Sure.
- Great.

Then we contacted dozens of escorts,
of every social class.

We can count on you then ?
It's for Karin.

We need to do this.
It's for Karin.

Can you tell your friends ?
It's for Karin.

A little later,
Yuri came over to support us.

And he also spoke with Ariel.

- So the movie is finally done ?
- Yes, Ariel.

I want you to be the first to see it,
it's based on your life after all.

Send it over.
I'll watch it as soon as I can.

No, I brought you a copy.

- Here.
- Thanks. I'll watch it later.

Fine. See you.

As soon as Yuri left,
Ariel rushed to see the film.

"ARIEL VIDAL'S BIOGRAPHY"
A MOVIE BY YURI KAPRINSKI

He liked it at first.

- Yes ! Say my name !
- Ariel !

That's it. Go on. Go on.

- Say my name.
- Ariel.

- Ariel who ?
- The hunk.

That's right.

But then
he started feeling uneasy.

That'll be four hundred...
reais.

I thought we had sex
for pleasure.

Get this in your head.
You work for me.

Each time you have sex,
you need to pay me.

I thought I loved you.
But I hate you, you scumbag.

Then he got still more uneasy.

Surprise !

- Congratulations.
- Hey, Ariel !

Girls. I know you're here.
You can come out now.

Stop hiding from me.

That's it.

Dad, you're screwing my woman ?

It's for your own good, kiddo.
It's what any good dad does.

Yuri played the part of Ariel so well
that Ariel considered it unforgivable.

- What the hell is that, Yuri ?
- You don't like it ?

- Of course not !
- Why not ?

Because that isn't me !
You need to delete that movie.

Nobody gets to see it.
Is that clear ?

I'm not deleting it.
It's my best work ever.

Yuri.

Thanks for coming.

Public opinion is piling up
against Karin.

We need to change that.

We need to make sure
this campaign works.

Karin has always helped us,
now it's our turn to help her.

- Mom.
- Yes ?

Thanks again for being here.
But you don't need to stay.

- I want to help.
- But Mom...

I'm staying.

There's a table with refreshments
over there. Help yourself.

I CAN'T BELIEVE WE HAVE
THE SAME FAVORITE POEM

WE NEED TO MEET PERSONALLY

OUR CONNECTION
CAN'T JUST BE SPIRITUAL

- Yes, Magali ?
- It worked. She wants to meet me.

- We're meeting tomorrow.
- No, no, Magali !

Why not ?

It's too soon.
She won't accept a woman.

- You need to work on it.
- So what do we do ?

Say you can't meet her yet
because you have a secret.

A good secret, not a bad one,
but it's too soon to tell her.

Okay.

While I gently suggest
she can be a lesbian.

I'll make her watch "Girls Gone Wild",
and "Mulholland Drive."

Okay, Zanini.

It was exciting to see so many girls
putting Karin's plan into action.

I'm Pietra, I've been an escort
for eight years.

I'm in law school
but nobody knows what I do.

I used to take my nephew
to the movies,

but when Mom heard I was an escort,
she pushed me away from him.

While we taped our testimonies,
César tested Henrique's principles.

We'll be recording until late.
We need some energy drinks.

Okay.

Man !

- What ?
- There's no place to park.

- You want me to get it for you ?
- That's not necessary.

- I'll park in the disabled zone.
- Sure. Whatever.

You think it's okay ?

- What ?
- Parking here.

It's okay if you hurry.

We'd better not.

If there was any doubt
about Henrique's principles,

there was no doubt
about Ariel's principles.

- What do you want, Ariel ?
- I need a favor, Gilmar.

- Can you contact Black Tear ?
- Yes. Why ?

I have a job for him.

I need him to break into
some moron's house

who made a dumb movie, find
all the copies and get rid of them.

Send me the details later.

Letícia. I'm home early.

- Take it easy.
- I want you right now.

I NEED TO HAVE SEX
WITH YOU NOW

EVEN IF IT'S ONLINE

- Isn't that weird ?
- What ?

- My mom in our club.
- Leave her alone.

Leave her alone ?
I let her come to see the club.

But now she wants to be here
all the time ? I'm not sure I like that.

Let's not forget
this is a brothel.

- You know what I think, Luna ?
- What ?

Your mom got over
her preconceptions.

And you're being intolerant.

I'm being intolerant ?
Come on !

I just want her out of here.
Give me a break !

- Hello.
- It's done, Ariel.

Great. Great.

Black Tear's
getting rid of Yuri today.

Getting rid of Yuri ?
Who told you to whack Yuri ?

- You told me to. Are you crazy ?
- I didn't say get rid of Yuri !

I said get rid of Yuri's film.
The film, you moron, the film !

- You should be more specific.
- More specific ?

Gilmar, call Black Tear now
and call off the whole thing.

He doesn't have a phone.
It's in person only.

So go talk to him !

I can't, he just left the bar.
I'll see him tomorrow.

Damn it, Gilmar ! Damn it !

NOW. TURN ON THE CAMERA

NOW'S A BAD TIME
ONLY IN WRITING

FINE, IN WRITING THEN

- Magali.
- Yes ?

It's your turn to tape
your testimony.

- I'll be right there.
- Okay.

- Yes, Magali.
- Letícia's crazy.

She wants virtual sex now,
but I'm taping Karin's video.

- Can you be I, Poet ?
- Sure. What's your password ?

What if Black Tear
comes at dawn ?

We'll have to take Yuri's crap
until he shows up.

Why don't you stay
and tell him you called it off ?

Because you hired him, man.
I never met the guy.

Tell him you asked me
to hire him.

What if there's no time
for explanations ?

You need to stay with me
to shut his damn mouth.

TAKE YOUR BRA OFF

HOLD ON

I need to focus on a job
so I'm closing the door, okay ?

Okay, I'm working
on something too.

I TOOK IT OFF

SWEET !

NOW YOU GET NAKED

DONE

SWEET

NOW FONDLE YOUR BREASTS

I'M FONDLING THEM NOW

- Let !
- What ?

- Have you seen my laptop charger ?
- It's in my suitcase in the car.

Okay. I'll get it.

Letícia thought her lover
was her own husband.

That Zanini was trying to see
if she was faithful.

So she proved she was.

SORRY, I LOVE MY HUSBAND
I CAN'T CHEAT ON HIM

PLEASE LEAVE ME ALONE
GOODBYE

Thanks girls, you were amazing.

The tapes
will be aired tomorrow.

Help us promote them
as much as you can.

Please use hashtags Free Karin,
We are Karin and Let Karin go.

Hey, swordsman.

Henrique, I was thinking
we could take your niece

to see "Beauty And The Beast",
what do you think ?

- Great idea.
- She's just four, right ?

Kids under two get free tickets.

What if we carry her inside ?
We'd only pay for two tickets.

- No way. Are you insane ?
- You think it's wrong ?

I don't know, I don't want
to be embarrassed.

We'd get caught.
I wouldn't take that risk.

Okay.

- We'll talk later. Love you.
- Love you too, D'Artagnan.

- Everything okay ?
- I guess so.

What's wrong ?

I tested Henrique twice.
He failed the first time.

He passed the second time
but for the wrong reasons.

Is everybody like Ariel says ?

I wanted to cheer you up,
but the world's not helping.

I'm not too happy these days.

The only happy people
in the world are ignorant.

They're so dumb they whine
about being miserable.

No, Eric, don't talk like Ariel.
We need to be positive.

Those tapes will be done, public opinion
will switch to Karin's side,

and the world
will be a brighter place.

I hope so.

- Let's have a drink.
- Sure. Let's do that.

- She won't speak with I, Poet ?
- I don't know why, she just won't.

I got distracted for a second
and you blew it ?

It was virtual sex, Zanini,
virtual sex.

Did writing make you impotent ?

I have to be up early.

- Let's watch a movie.
- How about "Scanners ?"

I prefer a more meaningful movie.
A real drama. "Predator."

That action movie sucks.

Don't be such a jerk, Gilmar.
It's an excellent tragedy.

A tragedy ?

Think, the poor monster is alone
in some unknown planet,

in a weird forest, no friends,
no social circle,

hunted down and attacked
by human beings,

by Arnold Schwarzenegger,
and he's forced to kill himself.

I always cry.

You said you didn't cry
watching "Mask."

I only find aliens
to be moving enough.

- It's kind of late.
- "Scanners" is short.

- It's always "Scanners" for you.
- His head explodes.

You always say that.

Man, it's late !
I have to be up early.

I'm not a grouch,
but it's time to break camp.

- Let's order pizza.
- We just had pizza, Ariel.

Let's order another one.

New flavor, new joy.
Right, Gilmar ?

Whatever.

Fine. I'll do it.

I need the bathroom.

With tons of anchovies.

Yuri ! Yuri !
What the hell is going on in there ?

- Yuri ! Yuri !
- Stop it ! Stop it right now !

- There are no refunds, okay ?
- As long as he's alive.

He is.

I thought I'd lose the fight,
that he'd kill all three of us.

But fortunately,
I defeated the bandit.

Ariel, you saved my life.
How can I ever thank you ?

Anything you want.
Anything at all.

You don't need to do anything.

Although there is one thing
you could do for me.

What ?

- Delete that movie.
- What ?

Delete the movie.

- Anything but that.
- I saved your life.

If it weren't for me you'd be dead
in the bathroom

with your head in the toilet.

It's my movie !

About my life and it sucks.
So delete it.

Write another screenplay.
I'll produce it.

Your next movie
will be a lot better.

Delete it.
Now.

You owe me, Yuri.

The next day, the tapes we made
for Karin were ready.

You need to go after Karin
now that she's in jail.

Show the world you're right
and she's wrong.

I don't know.

There's nothing against her,
I won't be unfair.

There's nothing against her ?
She's in jail.

Excuse me, a girl named Mia
wants to see you.

Tell her I'm busy.
See what she wants.

She said you'd say that, and when
you did, to say that it's about Karin.

You wanted to see me ?

Karin wants you to play this
on your program.

CAMPAIGN VIDEOS

My name is Lavínia,
and I am an escort.

My name is Denise,
and I'm also an escort.

- I'm Celina.
- I'm Roberta.

- I'm Nicole.
- I was forced to switch colleges.

The professors
didn't respect me.

Mom hasn't spoken to me
in eight years.

My aunt is in jail for fraud.
Mom always goes to see her.

I don't tell people what I do,
so the people I like won't reject me.

Karin is a victim of bigotry, she's
in jail because she exposed herself,

she showed her face
to have a voice.

Karin is revealing herself now
so we can do the same one day.

KARIN FOUGHT FOR US
NOW WE'RE FIGHTING FOR HER

KARIN FREED US FROM THE PIMPS
NOW IT'S TIME TO FREE KARIN

Sintra aired the videos
we taped for the campaign.

And he kept airing them
the entire week.

WE ARE ALL KARIN

We also posted videos online

and bought several spaces
on private and public TV.

Public opinion started shifting
in Karin's favor.

WE ARE ALL KARIN

"Karin will be released
from custody tomorrow,

to continue leading her campaign
in favor of all sex workers.

This newspaper supports
not only her release,

but also the ideas
she stands up for.

As the ladies say,
we are all Karin."

We need to open our best
champagne for her tomorrow.

Congratulations, girls.
Great job.

AREN'T YOU GOING
TO ANSWER ME ?

THIS PERSON IS TEMPORARILY
NOT TAKING YOUR MESSAGES

That evening I asked Mom
not to come back to the club.

I had to do it
even though I could've hurt her.

- Thanks for helping us, Mom.
- Don't mention it, honey.

- So ?
- Can I tell you something ?

Sure.

When your dad went away
and I was all alone at home,

I was a little depressed.

And being with you at the club
helped me feel so much better.

Really ?

Now I'm scared
of going back to that house

all by myself
with nothing to do.

- Mom.
- Yes ?

I'd like...

I'd like you to move in with me
until Dad comes back.

You can come here
whenever you want.

- I just want you to be okay.
- Okay. I accept, honey. Okay ?

Yes, Mom.

Thank you.

See, Mom ? You thought
they were a bunch of weirdos.

Now that you saw the club,
you know they're normal folks.

What was that ?

- That was unbelievable.
- I told you it's a risky hustle.

How can we get our clothes back ?

- We can't. Forget about it.
- Oscar !

I didn't know you were there.
Hello, Mrs. Neide.

- And this here is Camilo.
- Nice to meet you.

We'll go look for some clothes.

Excuse us.

I've had enough of this, okay ?
We're getting married.

So quit these dumb pranks.
Grow up.

What does that mean ?
Oscar has a life, a lot to lose.

He's not a stray dog like you.

You let your woman
talk to you like that ?

- She talked to you too.
- She is not my woman.

Assistant DA Sherman
tried to prove I'm a criminal,

but all he proved was
that he's a bigot.

He thinks he can intimidate me,
that he can stop my struggle,

but the bad news for him is, that
I'm really fed up of all the bigotry.

And the more tired I get,
the stronger I get.

I'm more encouraged
to fight for what's right.

Thank you so much
for your support, thank you.