The Mosquito Coast (2021–…): Season 2, Episode 9 - The Counterfeiters - full transcript

Hey, where's my daughter?
You're supposed to be picking mushrooms.

- Look, it was supposed to just be a date.
- Well, where is she?

- She wanted to see my town and...
- [Allie] Where is she now?

[speaks Spanish]
[in English] I don't know. She...

We just talked and... Yeah, I... [sighs]

[Allie] What? You never brought her home?

She stole my truck, okay?
[stammers] Ridley's truck.

- I was lucky to catch her. She...
- Where?

- To Play a. To the bus stop.
- She doesn't have any money.

I gave her everything I had, okay?
Look, I...

I love her, okay? I want the best for her.



[scoffs]

You know, she said you told her
to go ahead and leave.

And not come back.

[horn blowing]

[Ridley] I see you, you little shit!
Get your ass over here!

She'll be back.

But you don't know that.
And you told her to leave.

She's a survivor.

- Maybe we don't tell your mother just yet.
- Why?

Well, sometimes telling a half-truth
is better than hurting someone.

Might seem paradoxical, but I'm trying
to keep us together. Understand?

I've got kitchen duty.

[kissing noises]

[speaking Spanish]



- [horn honking]
- [speaking Spanish]

- [horn honks]
- [speaking Spanish]

[speaking Spanish]

[vehicle departs]

[Spanish music playing]

[tourist] There's this.

Or there's this one.

[shutter clicks]

[shutter clicks]

[shutter clicks]

I haven't posted since we got here.
[chuckles]

My followers probably think I'm dead.

[speaks Spanish]

No.

Oh, sorry. You look American.

- Hola.
- Hola.

- [speaks Spanish]
- [Dina] Si.

Ah, no. Gracias. [Chuckles]

[speaks Spanish] …Hotel Marqués Miramar?

[cashier speaks Spanish]

Okay.

[cash register dings]

- Gracias.
- [cashier speaks Spanish]

Whoo!

[Richard]
So, here's my mission and the target.

It's a new 1,000-megawatt plant
that came online last year,

and they tried to hide
the bloody thing 'cause it's coal-fired.

And they don't want people complaining
about ash in their drinking water.

Yeah, or the liver and kidney damage,
or the variety of cancers.

What's this transmission tower
on the right?

Feeds into a new development.

- And the left?
- Goes to the regional Ministry of Mines

and the Interior.

Wow, this is big.

What kind of explosives
and detonator? Timer or remote?

Remote. Controlled.
No one gets hurt this time.

The investors flee, and the politicians
find an easier way to line their pockets.

How do you deliver the payload?

- We got a truck.
- And back out, after?

Oh, don't worry. We have a solid plan.

Where do you want me?

At home reading a book. [Chuckles]

[chuckles]
No, I'm serious. I want part of this.

It sets a template for the Amazon, Borneo,
everywhere the world's on fire.

When?

Still TBD.

Attach to the chassis?

No. In the back.

And driven up to the turbines.

Yeah.

You know, um…

I could use you as a spotter.

[stammers] We could, um, go for a scout.

[Silvia speaking Spanish]

[Silvia speaking Spanish]

[inhales deeply] Hey, Mom. [Sighs]

[speaking Spanish]

- [Margot] What's going on in there?
- Silvia's on a tear. [Sighs]

There was a... another raid today,
and they took the pigs.

Listen, I know how much you love it here.

But what if I was to tell you that

I'm working on something
to get us back to the States?

With Dad too?

- We haven't thought that far, but…
- [Charlie sighs]

You're really doing this?

I like Dad's plan better.

And what's his plan?

[sighs]

I don't know. It's... It's just a place,
but it's not the States.

Seen your sister?

[stammers]
I haven't seen her for a few hours.

Any idea where she is?

I think maybe, um, on the boat
with Adolfo. Can I put these down?

Sure.

[Dina] Hi. Yeah, excuse me. Um, I'm
basically bringing this bike back because

it's making this
super sketchy clicking noise like…

[mimics clicking noise]

I don't know, there's something
seriously wrong with it. It's deadly.

So I'm just wondering, who do I speak to

about making sure
my dad doesn't get charged for that?

- Concierge, miss.
- Oh.

Thanks.

[sighs]

[drum beating]

May I offer you
a chamomile-hibiscus water?

- Sure.
- Please close your eyes.

- What's your name?
- Uh, Dina.

Dina, take a deep breath in, as we offer
you a cleansing of body and spirit.

May your heart be cleansed,
that you might hear its messages clearly.

May your throat be cleansed,
that you might speak truthfully.

May your body here find rest at
the Miramar Hotel Spa and Resort.

[drum beating]

He's hitting an electrical plant.

Really? Well, it's a nice target.

You know, that target per se doesn't do me
any good unless I've got an exact time.

I need both or the deal's off.

Yeah, and I told you I need
to see my deal in writing.

I'm out here risking my fucking life.

I told you I'm gonna be there.
I'm a spotter.

So get me the agreement signed by you,
your superiors,

fucking Donald Duck
if he has a say in this.

Listen, Margot,
I know this hasn't been easy.

Everything feels easy when you're doing it
to save your kids.

I need my paperwork,
and then I'll get you the time.

[Isela, villagers speaking Spanish]

[shuffling]

[typing]

- What are you doing here, Allie?
- Hear me out.

Why the fuck are you using my computer?

I have a solution
to your Guillermo problem. Look.

A bunch of packages
and a hole with shit in it?

Those are Guillermo's packages.
That's Guillermo's shit.

Skimming from the cartels.

Not enough to be detected without
examination, but enough to sell.

So this is how he's making his money?

[sighs] Fuck.

I have right now what I need
to bring him down. Permanently.

I'm gonna go see him today
because he has something that I want.

And if I get it,
it can solve your problems too.

He'll fucking kill you. And me.
And Casa Roja.

I'm sure he would like that.

But I'm putting in a dead man's switch
to Sandpiper.

I've got the fucker. I've got him.

[sighs]
So you want to be landlord now, huh?

No interest in that.
Not even sure my place is here anymore.

What's in it for you, Allie?

[sighs]

Safe place for us. My family.
No landlords.

[bell ringing]

Be quick.

[sighs]

[in Spanish] Where's Fox?

I haven't seen him today.

[marauder] You know where to find him.

Tell me where he is.

Don't touch me!
I'm telling you I haven't seen him.

Let go of me!

Do you want me to take
you to his house?

Take us. Let's go.

You don't have to grab me!

Walk!

[marauder 2] Walk!

[typing]

[marauder 2] Bitch, you're stalling.

[marauder] Tell me! Where is Fox?

[marauder 2] Where is he?

Speak up! Where's Fox?

[speaking Spanish]

Where's Fox?

Speak up!

[speaking Spanish]

[grunts]

- [Silvia] Charlie.
- Silvia.

[in English] Charlie, come. Charlie, no.

- Stop! [Grunting]
- Charlie.

- Hey!
- [speaking Spanish]

- [villagers screaming]
- No!

Silvia.

- [villager] Hey!
- [Isela grunts]

- [villagers speaking Spanish]
- [Silvia gasps]

[Allie] Charlie!

Charlie!

[breathing heavily]

[Spanish music playing]

Welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Rita.
These are your keys.

Thank you. Hold this.

Hi, excuse me, sorry, um, [stammers]
you only gave us, uh, three keys.

Me and my sisters really don't wanna
have to share a key. You know?

Oh, yes, of course.

- There you are.
- Thanks.

[sighs] Crap, I lost them.
What's the room number again?

208.

- Great. Thanks.
- Welcome.

[chuckles]

[rock music playing]

[Guillermo]
What the fuck do you think you're doing?

You were given 72 hours to get Sandpiper
up and running. How's that going?

Well, turns out I only needed 24.

So, did something I haven't done
in a very long time.

Took a mental health day.

Hiked into the jungle.
Found a little cabin in your woods.

I have no idea what
the fuck you're talking about!

Might wanna ask Roy Orbison here to leave.

No, stay.

Huh. Up to you.

I found your skimming operation.

Excuse me?

Oh, I think you know.

He transports shipments for cartels.
Skims off the top.

- That's not very honest, is it?
- He's lying.

I'm trying to save Casa Roja
from being demolished, that's all.

Tumbadores. Right? You've heard
that word. You work for the cartels.

Tumbadores. Means thief.

Traitor.

Bill, you speak a little Spanish, right?
Does that sound about right?

[speaks Spanish]

You're a dead man.

Really? I'm not so sure it's me.
I have proof.

Photos, documents. All in the cloud.

If I don't confirm
I'm okay every few hours,

your operation automatically goes wide.

To people you don't want to see it.

Oh, is that right?

[chuckles]

I don't give a shit.

What the fuck do you want?

A place.

It's on the Eastern coast of the state,
Nocera Peninsula.

Nice little chunk of land.

My family has many
nice little chunks of land.

Well, this one's 20 miles wide,
about 30 miles long.

I want it.

Transfer the deed to me.
Clean transaction.

Or what?

Or Zetas will pay you a visit.

And I'm guessing they'll come to collect
everything you took, with interest.

Get the fuck out of here.
Where did you get that shirt?

Um, this? [Chuckles]

Yes, it's so stupid. [Chuckles]
It's the dumbest. I need it.

I... I got it, uh...

- Annie, come look at this girl's shirt.
- What is it?

We need that.

Holy shit, that shirt sucks. It's amazing!

- [shutter clicks]
- Thanks.

I like your boots btdubs.
Are you here with your parents?

Uh, yeah. They're, um, kayaking.

Well, hi. I'm Annie. This is Claire.
We're from Connecticut.

Where are you from?

- Um, from the States. From the city. Yeah.
- Oh, cool.

- Are you guys sisters?
- [chuckles] No, everyone thinks that.

We're BFFs. I'm actually Claire's plus-one
on her family vacay.

- You know, usually, I hate long flights…
- [Claire] Mm-hmm.

…but when she said her dad has the company
jet, I was like, "Um, yes, please."

So is, like, customs the same?

What?

On a private jet, is the like...

Like the security and stuff the same?

I mean, there's a guy who looks
through your bags and stuff

but it's not as bad as a regular airport.

- Those body scanners though.
- You know whoever's behind there

- is a total pervert.
- [Annie] Total perv.

This has actually been really fun.
We should hang out later.

- What's your number?
- Oh, I… [chuckles] …lost my phone.

[sighs] Fucking kill me.
I would perish. I'm so sorry.

What's your handle?

- Your socials. Your gram. Tiktok.
- Oh.

Snap.
Here, just put it in. It'll be easier.

[Claire groans]

- [Claire] My dad says we have a table.
- [Annie] Oh, good.

- I would hate not having a phone.
- Remember when I lost mine for a week?

[Annie, Claire chatter]

Thank you.

OMFG. Claire, look it. It's hilarious.

[laughing]

I knew it.
You are so a crazy meme account.

I should've known from the shirt.
You have like 10k followers.

You're basically a celebrity.
You should follow us.

[gasps] I have a great idea.
We should get drunk later.

The drinking age is like eight here.
We'll have a blast. [Chuckles]

Well, we have to go, but we'll talk later?

- Adios.
- [Annie] Bye.

- [Claire] So quesadillas or margaritas?
- She's cool.

[Claire] I know.

[sighs]

[Margot]
This is good. It's a perfect sight line.

I usually work with my own team.
But this time, I'm using Guillermo's.

I need someone I can fully trust.
You'll hide here with a walkie.

The attack's tomorrow. One o'clock.

What?

Do you still want in?

Yes.

- Where's my agreement?
- You got a time for me?

Yes, but you aren't getting shit without
my immunity spelled out in writing.

I'm with ya. All right, check your inbox.

[phone beeps]

We good?

It's tomorrow. One o'clock.

Tomorrow? Jesus Christ, Margot,
what are you talking about tomorrow?

No way, I need a longer runway than that.

It's in motion.
You have to take him tomorrow.

There's explosives involved. He told me
no one gets hurt, but I'm not convinced.

Margot, listen. I don't just send in
guns like that, all right?

We've gotta coordinate with the locals,
you know that.

You're the one who wanted this aboveboard.

You do what you have to do.
But don't fuck me when we're this close.

You've got your vehicle for access
at the entry gate?

- Yep. [Sighs]
- Any security in sight?

Nothing beyond the main gates. It's clean.

Nothing's changed on your side,
no last-minute changes to the schedule?

- [Guillermo] Nope.
- And no changes to the target?

Nope. All on track.

You have enough guys?

I'm good once inside.

I could do with two more on the outside
to keep tabs,

feed information about who's coming
and going.

Nothing less than the survival
of my ancestral land is at stake here.

Aggressive action against
the building alone does nothing.

It's an insurance job,
and then they're on their merry way.

You saw what happened in Virid.
Threatening their families and children.

They don't give a shit.

This is the only way.

[inhales deeply] Do me a favor.

Don't tell Isela until I'm gone.

I don't think she'll agree.

[Silvia breathing shakily]

We can't stop the bleeding.
[breathing shakily]

We're hanging by a wire.

Hey. I spoke to Guillermo. It's done.

Great.

Where's Charlie?

I haven't seen him. [Sighs]

[Charlie whispers] I'm okay.

I'm okay.

I'm okay.

I'm okay.

I'm okay.

I'm okay.

I'm okay.

[birds chirping]

I'm okay.

I'm okay.

I'm okay.

It's tomorrow.

Richard gets taken into custody.
And we're granted immunity.

[Margot breathes heavily]

Aren't you gonna ask me how I feel?

Well, I feel like shit. Thanks for asking.

[inhales deeply]
Turning in someone I believe in.

Betraying a cause I care deeply about.
So, yeah, I feel like shit.

So what's this plan you've been talking
to Charlie about? You care to share?

Hey.

[whispers] Are we over?

[door sensor beeps]

[in Spanish]
Ah, look who's finally exercising!

[Andrea] Memo…

You only come on Tuesdays.

Who let you in?

Have you come to apologize?

Ahhh, no.

[Andrea, in English] Oh.

[in Spanish] And who's your little friend?
The little goofball?

[Guillermo] He's the best in the world.

[scoffs]
Is he here to protect you from me?

Do I want one too?

[in English] I guess funny runs in
the family, huh?

[Guillermo, in Spanish]
You'll need to get someone.

With all your development,

comes greater power and more enemies.

Does this mean you're finally

accepting the inevitable?

Hooray for the good guys.

I came for my check today

since it seems you won't
be here tomorrow

or the weekend.

[in English] No.

[typing]

[in Spanish] No, we won't be here.

And just so you know,

after the tantrum you still insist
you didn't do at our Virid conference,

all our investors will be safely
present by video hook-up.

Your theatrics exhaust us all.

Give me my check.

Hmm.

I suppose I could cut your
check a day early.

Very nice of you.

Guillermo, you're impossible.

We've got the Governor.
We've got deputies on our side.

Nice to meet you.

Buenas tardes.
[in English] May I get you something?

- Yeah, can I see a menu?
- Certainly.

- Please, take your time.
- [sighs]

Can I just get a hamburger?

- Room number?
- 208.

[waiter] 208. Right away.

- Oh, and, um, a Coke?
- Coke.

And some French fries?

- French fries.
- Uh, and a salad.

- A salad with dressing and some...
- Salad.

Some chicken fingers.

- And a sandwich.
- Sandwich. You have any guests coming?

Uh, yeah. Maybe. Not sure. They...
They said they'd maybe come later.

Okay. Of course.

Oh, and something sweet.
Like ice cream or something. That's it.

Of course. Thank you.

Oh, my God. They'll eat anything.
They're like rats.

Oh, let's see if he likes...
Hot dog. Hot dog.

- Get it.
- [tourist] Dan, Stop.

- Maybe it likes potato chips. Too slow.
- [shutter clicks]

[Dan] That's a good hot dog.

- Honey, why?
- Sorry, bird. You dum-dum.

[Richard] You good?

Yeah.

You know where to meet me.

No casualties.

Can I come up?

Sure.

[exhales deeply]

Started reading your mom's books again?

Got a copy of this
for your mother years ago.

She was in a sad place.

Here.

I underlined this part for her. Here.

[Allie sighs]

"Nothing that I wrote yesterday is true.
Only this remains:

Reality interests me in as much
as it is plastic,

and I care infinitely more
for what may be than for what has been."

[grunts] Keep going.

"I lean with a fearful attraction over
the depths of each creature's soul

and weep for all that lies atrophied under
the heavy lid of custom and morality."

Did Silvia die?

Yes.

Why did she have to die?

That's not an easy question to answer.

How are we gonna find Dina?

She's gone too.

I thought you knew everything.

I feel like I'm losing both my families.

You, Mom, Dina. And Casa Roja.

- Buenos dias.
- [mechanic] Buenos dias.

I'm in position.

[Richard]
Is there any activity at the gate?

I s...

Margot, am I clear?

Margot!

Yes, it's clear.

[breathing shakily]

[officer speaking Spanish]

[officer 2]
Richard Beaumont! [Speaking Spanish]

[officer]
Richard Beaumont. [Speaking Spanish]

[officer 2 speaking Spanish]

[speaking Spanish]

[officer 2 continues speaking Spanish]

[Richard] Margot. I only told one person
that something was happening today.

You.

You heartless bitch.

The world is dying.
You understood that once.

And only harsh measures can save us.

- [breathes heavily, crying]
- The clock is ticking.

[phone vibrates]

[sighs]

[phone vibrates]

We got her.

I'm at the target.

Everything's set as planned.
I squared away one last detail.

[speaks Spanish]

[in English] Sounds good.

[Guillermo speaks Spanish]