1 00:00:55,409 --> 00:01:00,437 Based on the novel written by Jose Maria Eca de Queiroz in 1875 2 00:01:02,289 --> 00:01:04,723 Aldama México, 2002 3 00:01:56,929 --> 00:01:58,442 No, thank you. 4 00:01:59,609 --> 00:02:02,999 - Are you going to Santa Marta? - No, I'm staying in Los Reyes. 5 00:02:03,409 --> 00:02:05,479 Do you live there? 6 00:02:05,809 --> 00:02:09,165 I'm going to open a store with my grandson in Santa Marta. 7 00:02:09,729 --> 00:02:13,608 I saved up the money they gave me for my lands. 8 00:02:14,129 --> 00:02:17,963 If the store doesn't go well, I'll cross over to the other side. 9 00:02:18,129 --> 00:02:21,838 - I have a daughter over there. - That's great. Great. 10 00:02:57,329 --> 00:02:59,843 - Lights on, asshole! - Good evening! 11 00:03:00,049 --> 00:03:02,722 - Hands up! - You're screwed! 12 00:03:02,889 --> 00:03:05,449 What are you looking at? Damn woman! 13 00:03:05,649 --> 00:03:07,605 Give me the watch, damn it! 14 00:03:08,489 --> 00:03:10,207 Hurry! Hurry, asshole! 15 00:03:10,369 --> 00:03:11,518 The watch, damn it! 16 00:03:11,729 --> 00:03:12,764 What's this? 17 00:03:12,969 --> 00:03:14,288 - Give it! - The chain. 18 00:03:14,449 --> 00:03:16,565 Don't fuck with me! Hurry, asshole! 19 00:03:16,729 --> 00:03:17,844 Okay, let's go! 20 00:03:18,049 --> 00:03:20,688 - Have a nice evening. - And a good trip. 21 00:04:15,809 --> 00:04:16,798 Here. 22 00:04:19,089 --> 00:04:20,568 This will help a little. 23 00:04:51,289 --> 00:04:53,519 - What are you doing here? - Hi, kiddo! 24 00:04:53,689 --> 00:04:56,999 I thought you were in Aldama. Didn't you get a job? 25 00:04:57,169 --> 00:04:59,080 - Well... - What? 26 00:04:59,249 --> 00:05:01,683 I've been hired by El Independiente. 27 00:05:02,209 --> 00:05:03,403 Congratulations! 28 00:05:03,849 --> 00:05:04,918 I came to see you. 29 00:05:05,129 --> 00:05:09,042 - Me or your father? - You, only you, Amelia. 30 00:05:09,449 --> 00:05:11,201 Now we can get married. 31 00:05:11,609 --> 00:05:14,282 - Someone will see us. - Come on, let's talk. 32 00:05:14,489 --> 00:05:18,004 - I have to teach catechism. - Catechism's in the afternoon. 33 00:05:18,209 --> 00:05:20,882 They're preparing for their First Communion. 34 00:05:21,409 --> 00:05:23,127 And what about me? 35 00:05:23,329 --> 00:05:26,639 - I'll see you tomorrow. - I can't tomorrow. 36 00:05:26,889 --> 00:05:28,686 Of course you can. 37 00:05:30,929 --> 00:05:34,285 Tomorrow at 8:00 mass, okay? 38 00:05:49,329 --> 00:05:51,797 That's it. The game is over. Come here. 39 00:05:52,009 --> 00:05:54,159 Chepina, why didn't you start catechism? 40 00:05:54,369 --> 00:05:56,644 - These kids! - Stop playing. 41 00:05:56,849 --> 00:05:57,964 The ball. 42 00:05:58,129 --> 00:05:59,562 Give me the ball. 43 00:06:00,209 --> 00:06:02,120 We're not going to play anymore. 44 00:06:03,569 --> 00:06:05,321 The ball! The ball! 45 00:06:05,489 --> 00:06:08,083 Excuse me, where can I find Father Benito? 46 00:06:08,289 --> 00:06:11,167 Thank you. Over there. 47 00:06:11,769 --> 00:06:13,600 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 48 00:06:13,809 --> 00:06:15,845 The ball. The ball. 49 00:06:16,009 --> 00:06:18,443 - Who is he? - I don't know. 50 00:07:13,329 --> 00:07:15,763 So you are Father Amaro. 51 00:07:16,689 --> 00:07:20,204 The bishop told me so much about you that I was looking forward to meeting. 52 00:07:20,649 --> 00:07:22,082 I was recently ordained. 53 00:07:23,089 --> 00:07:26,923 That's precisely why, because you are young and tender. 54 00:07:27,089 --> 00:07:30,604 He thinks of a young priest to temper him in this town. 55 00:07:30,769 --> 00:07:35,559 And then to send him to Rome to study Moral Theology or Canon Law. 56 00:07:35,929 --> 00:07:39,478 - I just want to serve God, Father. - Yes, yes, of course. 57 00:07:39,649 --> 00:07:43,642 That's why he sent you to me, an ogre. To test you. 58 00:07:44,089 --> 00:07:48,162 Just remember, a priest who barks doesn't bite. 59 00:07:48,369 --> 00:07:51,486 Come, come, I'll show you the parish house. 60 00:07:51,889 --> 00:07:53,481 It's no great thing. 61 00:07:55,449 --> 00:07:57,599 Here is the chapel. 62 00:08:00,049 --> 00:08:02,609 The bishop wanted us to start a seminary... 63 00:08:02,769 --> 00:08:06,762 ...for Bible and pastoral studies with the priests in the diocese. 64 00:08:06,929 --> 00:08:11,207 But it didn't work out. Some of us still meet every month. 65 00:08:15,569 --> 00:08:19,562 The bathroom is there, and your room at the end. 66 00:08:19,849 --> 00:08:23,888 Sanjuanera does the cleaning. I eat lunch and dinner at her place. 67 00:08:24,049 --> 00:08:26,199 You'll have to do the same. 68 00:08:28,409 --> 00:08:30,445 It hasn't been occupied for some time. 69 00:08:30,609 --> 00:08:35,364 You'll only be here a short time, if you please me and the bishop. 70 00:08:37,569 --> 00:08:38,763 Thank you. 71 00:09:14,769 --> 00:09:16,487 What's up, Doc? What's new? 72 00:09:16,649 --> 00:09:18,879 I'm just hustling your father. 73 00:09:19,569 --> 00:09:21,321 - Hi, Dad. - Hello, son. 74 00:09:21,529 --> 00:09:23,884 Weren't you going out with Amelia? 75 00:09:24,289 --> 00:09:26,678 She couldn't. She had catechism all day. 76 00:09:27,569 --> 00:09:31,687 I told you, son. That girl has her brain confused by prayer. 77 00:09:32,489 --> 00:09:34,878 Why don't you find a more liberal girl? 78 00:09:35,089 --> 00:09:38,286 - Not that wafer-eater! - Priest-hater, it's your turn. 79 00:09:38,689 --> 00:09:40,327 I am going to check you. 80 00:09:40,529 --> 00:09:43,919 Tell me when you want a story that will rile them up. 81 00:09:44,169 --> 00:09:47,957 I'll give you all the information on the priests in the area. 82 00:09:48,169 --> 00:09:51,844 I've got the dope on all of those fools! 83 00:09:52,209 --> 00:09:53,562 I told you, Paco. 84 00:09:53,889 --> 00:09:55,004 Double check. 85 00:09:55,209 --> 00:09:56,437 Damn it all to hell! 86 00:09:56,649 --> 00:09:59,846 Why do you take advantage when I'm talking to the boy? 87 00:10:00,769 --> 00:10:02,487 Yes, Don Chato, yes. 88 00:10:02,889 --> 00:10:06,723 I got what you sent, but it's in dollars and I can't change them. 89 00:10:08,009 --> 00:10:10,239 I would appreciate that, Don Chato. 90 00:10:10,609 --> 00:10:12,042 Yes. 91 00:10:13,129 --> 00:10:16,166 I'll tell the engineer, Don Chato. Go on. 92 00:10:17,449 --> 00:10:18,882 Where are you going? 93 00:10:19,329 --> 00:10:21,081 To the bathroom. 94 00:10:25,729 --> 00:10:27,845 When do you want to have the baptism? 95 00:10:29,649 --> 00:10:32,561 Yes, Don Chato. Of course, it will be a pleasure. 96 00:10:32,729 --> 00:10:34,003 I'll be there. 97 00:10:50,329 --> 00:10:51,648 The body of Christ. 98 00:11:12,209 --> 00:11:13,244 God grant you more. 99 00:11:13,449 --> 00:11:17,761 We pray for your help all over the world, for your message... 100 00:11:17,969 --> 00:11:19,004 God grant you more. 101 00:11:19,169 --> 00:11:21,729 ...and for our Holy Father John Paul II... 102 00:11:21,889 --> 00:11:23,959 ...and all of us who are working... 103 00:11:24,129 --> 00:11:26,006 - God grant you more. ...all of us gathered here... 104 00:11:26,209 --> 00:11:29,485 ...fulfill us with your love and friendship. - God grant you more. 105 00:11:30,529 --> 00:11:34,044 This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. 106 00:11:34,729 --> 00:11:37,038 Fortunate the ones invited to the supper of the Lord. 107 00:11:37,209 --> 00:11:39,882 Lord, I am not worthy to receive you... 108 00:11:40,089 --> 00:11:43,684 ...but only say the word and I shall be healed. 109 00:11:54,009 --> 00:11:55,681 The body of Christ. 110 00:11:57,649 --> 00:12:00,163 - The body of Christ. - Amen. 111 00:12:01,609 --> 00:12:03,679 - The body of Christ. - Amen. 112 00:12:07,689 --> 00:12:09,725 - The body of Christ. - Amen. 113 00:12:15,849 --> 00:12:17,362 - The body of Christ. - Amen. 114 00:12:20,089 --> 00:12:21,886 The body of Christ. 115 00:12:33,289 --> 00:12:36,008 Amelia likes the new priest. 116 00:12:49,209 --> 00:12:52,121 - Is that priest new? - Are you mad? 117 00:12:52,329 --> 00:12:54,763 - I am here, aren't I? - You never take communion. 118 00:12:54,969 --> 00:12:57,688 - I don't believe in that stuff. - In God? 119 00:12:57,889 --> 00:13:00,244 You care more about mass than about us. 120 00:13:00,409 --> 00:13:01,922 Do you believe in God? 121 00:13:02,089 --> 00:13:04,887 Maybe, but not the way the priests picture him. 122 00:13:05,049 --> 00:13:06,687 You're a communist, Ruben! 123 00:13:06,849 --> 00:13:10,728 - Don't be foolish. - Goodbye, Amelia, God bless you. 124 00:13:32,569 --> 00:13:34,878 I'm home, little Salome. 125 00:13:35,889 --> 00:13:39,677 I brought you your medicine. The body of Christ. 126 00:13:42,649 --> 00:13:44,446 Amen. 127 00:13:49,089 --> 00:13:53,128 - Tell me if you like the tamarindo. - Thank you. 128 00:13:54,409 --> 00:13:55,683 Agustina. 129 00:13:57,289 --> 00:13:58,802 Father! 130 00:13:59,089 --> 00:14:00,442 This is Father Amaro. 131 00:14:00,969 --> 00:14:02,368 Welcome. 132 00:14:02,569 --> 00:14:04,207 I'm glad to see you, Father. 133 00:14:05,889 --> 00:14:08,323 - Nice to meet you. - Hello. Likewise. 134 00:14:08,489 --> 00:14:10,081 My daughter told me. 135 00:14:10,289 --> 00:14:12,200 Very young and very handsome. 136 00:14:12,769 --> 00:14:15,681 Priests are neither young nor handsome. 137 00:14:15,889 --> 00:14:18,084 We are ministers of the Lord. 138 00:14:18,649 --> 00:14:20,321 What did I say? 139 00:14:20,929 --> 00:14:23,966 Don't pay him any mind. He's just a grouchy old Spaniard. 140 00:14:24,169 --> 00:14:28,003 But you ended up in the best place to eat in the whole town. 141 00:14:28,169 --> 00:14:29,522 I have mole de olla... 142 00:14:29,689 --> 00:14:31,998 ...and some bean picaditas. 143 00:14:32,169 --> 00:14:33,284 - Picaditas. - Yes? 144 00:14:33,449 --> 00:14:36,680 - And for you? Your chicken broth. - Thank you. 145 00:14:38,489 --> 00:14:42,277 Saturday afternoon we're having the meeting I told you about... 146 00:14:43,369 --> 00:14:45,644 ...with the diocese priests. 147 00:14:45,809 --> 00:14:49,358 The bishop is worried about Father Natalio. 148 00:14:49,929 --> 00:14:51,248 He's very headstrong. 149 00:14:52,089 --> 00:14:53,408 Good afternoon, Father. 150 00:14:53,609 --> 00:14:55,327 - Good afternoon. - Good afternoon. 151 00:14:55,529 --> 00:14:58,726 What would you like to drink? Sangria, a cold beer? 152 00:14:59,369 --> 00:15:00,563 Just water, please. 153 00:15:01,129 --> 00:15:03,359 She's Sanjuanera's daughter. 154 00:15:05,889 --> 00:15:08,801 I wanted to apologize about the other day. 155 00:15:08,969 --> 00:15:13,121 - I never thought you were a priest. - Well, now you know, child. 156 00:15:14,889 --> 00:15:16,959 - For you, tequila, right? - Yes. 157 00:15:20,009 --> 00:15:23,558 I haven't told you about our construction underway. 158 00:15:24,329 --> 00:15:25,682 What construction? 159 00:15:25,929 --> 00:15:28,727 A clinic on the outskirts of town for the diocese. 160 00:15:28,929 --> 00:15:32,763 - The bishop asked me to build it. - I could take him to the clinic. 161 00:15:33,089 --> 00:15:34,078 No. 162 00:15:35,649 --> 00:15:38,925 Martin will go. That's what the sexton is for. 163 00:15:39,809 --> 00:15:40,798 Go on. 164 00:16:04,089 --> 00:16:05,283 Is this it? 165 00:16:06,569 --> 00:16:07,684 Wow! 166 00:16:07,929 --> 00:16:11,524 I didn't think it was so big. My goodness, it's huge! 167 00:16:11,689 --> 00:16:16,126 Father Benito calls it a clinic but it will be a full-fledged hospital. 168 00:16:18,409 --> 00:16:20,559 Look, come over here. 169 00:16:21,449 --> 00:16:24,009 On this side will be the old people's home. 170 00:16:24,169 --> 00:16:28,321 And over here the orphanage. And all the rest is for the sick. 171 00:16:28,489 --> 00:16:32,528 The people around here are very generous with their donations. 172 00:16:32,689 --> 00:16:35,886 Yes, especially the mayor and his wife Amparito. 173 00:16:36,129 --> 00:16:38,484 - She's very religious. - Good afternoon. 174 00:16:38,769 --> 00:16:40,487 I see you're a big hit. 175 00:16:40,649 --> 00:16:42,685 Except with my boyfriend. 176 00:16:42,849 --> 00:16:46,205 - The boy you were in mass with? - Yeah, the big dope. 177 00:16:46,889 --> 00:16:51,519 - Did you break up? - No, I'm just not in love. 178 00:16:52,049 --> 00:16:54,609 Do you know the only one I am devoted to? 179 00:16:56,889 --> 00:16:58,561 Just to God. 180 00:16:59,369 --> 00:17:01,837 Oh, that's nice. 181 00:17:02,609 --> 00:17:04,327 Careful! Careful! 182 00:17:04,529 --> 00:17:05,678 - I slipped. - You okay? 183 00:17:05,849 --> 00:17:07,441 - Yes. I'm fine. - Yes? 184 00:17:08,969 --> 00:17:12,644 - Thank you, Father. - No, no. Don't do that. 185 00:17:18,489 --> 00:17:19,478 Good morning. 186 00:17:19,729 --> 00:17:21,128 - Good morning. - Hello. 187 00:17:31,569 --> 00:17:34,527 Sanjuanera? How are you? This is Ruben calling. 188 00:17:34,729 --> 00:17:36,606 Is Amelia around? 189 00:17:37,489 --> 00:17:39,878 This is the third time I've called her. 190 00:17:40,289 --> 00:17:42,928 Yes, please tell her I need to talk to her. 191 00:17:43,249 --> 00:17:48,164 She has my number, it's 12-34-26, extension 117. 192 00:17:48,929 --> 00:17:51,204 Yes, tell her I miss her. 193 00:17:52,409 --> 00:17:55,321 Okay, see you later, ma'am. Thank you very much. 194 00:18:03,409 --> 00:18:04,888 Divine. 195 00:18:06,569 --> 00:18:08,764 Father, Father. 196 00:18:11,009 --> 00:18:15,366 Now that you know my sins, I want you to know my virtues. 197 00:18:17,289 --> 00:18:20,201 This is for our Lady's altar. 198 00:18:20,369 --> 00:18:22,758 She granted me a big miracle. 199 00:18:23,369 --> 00:18:25,724 And my husband sends this. 200 00:18:26,369 --> 00:18:28,599 It's for the hospital center. 201 00:18:29,449 --> 00:18:30,518 Thank you. 202 00:18:31,409 --> 00:18:35,322 I am Amparito, at your service. The mayor's wife. 203 00:18:39,169 --> 00:18:40,602 Thank you. 204 00:19:02,969 --> 00:19:06,086 - Holy Mary. - Conceived without sin. 205 00:19:06,729 --> 00:19:08,321 Tell me your sins, child. 206 00:19:16,209 --> 00:19:19,007 - Have you no sins? - Yes. 207 00:19:20,369 --> 00:19:22,883 I confess that I am very sensual, Father. 208 00:19:25,289 --> 00:19:27,405 What do you mean by sensual? 209 00:19:28,489 --> 00:19:30,241 Well, I'm very intense. 210 00:19:31,569 --> 00:19:34,879 I like to kiss my boyfriend, and touch myself. 211 00:19:35,449 --> 00:19:37,758 - You touch each other? - No. 212 00:19:38,169 --> 00:19:40,239 No, I touch myself, Father. 213 00:19:41,689 --> 00:19:43,520 In the shower, taking a bath. 214 00:19:43,889 --> 00:19:48,963 I like to feel the water falling on my body, and I caress myself. 215 00:19:51,289 --> 00:19:52,563 Is that a sin? 216 00:19:54,249 --> 00:19:55,238 No. 217 00:19:56,969 --> 00:19:59,278 No, sensuality is no sin. 218 00:20:00,649 --> 00:20:04,528 The body and the soul are the same essence. It's normal. 219 00:20:06,449 --> 00:20:08,201 But when I caress myself... 220 00:20:08,729 --> 00:20:10,845 ...I close my eyes and I think... 221 00:20:12,529 --> 00:20:14,326 What do you think about? 222 00:20:16,409 --> 00:20:17,524 Jesus. 223 00:20:19,849 --> 00:20:21,043 What Jesus? 224 00:20:21,769 --> 00:20:23,919 Jesus, our Lord, Father. 225 00:20:25,089 --> 00:20:26,442 Is that a sin? 226 00:20:32,489 --> 00:20:34,525 Yes, that is a sin. 227 00:20:38,169 --> 00:20:40,808 Her mother died the day she was born. 228 00:20:41,729 --> 00:20:43,685 It's always been like this. 229 00:20:44,649 --> 00:20:48,164 She can't walk. She's like a little animal. 230 00:20:49,369 --> 00:20:51,166 And sometimes she has fits. 231 00:20:51,369 --> 00:20:52,484 Is she a girl? 232 00:20:53,609 --> 00:20:57,568 Her name is Getsemani. That's how Father Benito baptized her. 233 00:20:59,409 --> 00:21:00,398 Can she talk? 234 00:21:00,929 --> 00:21:02,282 When she wants to. 235 00:21:02,489 --> 00:21:06,243 Come on, Getsemani, say hello to Father Amaro. 236 00:21:11,329 --> 00:21:12,728 Hello, hello. 237 00:21:13,249 --> 00:21:15,080 But she understands everything. 238 00:21:16,529 --> 00:21:18,884 Do you think the devil is inside her, Father? 239 00:21:19,769 --> 00:21:20,963 No, of course not. 240 00:21:21,289 --> 00:21:24,008 Father Benito exorcised her once. 241 00:21:24,649 --> 00:21:26,162 What do the doctors say? 242 00:21:26,929 --> 00:21:30,285 They've tried everything and nothing works. 243 00:21:30,449 --> 00:21:33,725 Not doctors, nor witch doctors. 244 00:21:34,609 --> 00:21:37,203 Now I just give her some pills... 245 00:21:37,369 --> 00:21:39,360 ...to calm her down! 246 00:21:46,649 --> 00:21:48,640 That's it, that's it. Look, look. 247 00:21:48,809 --> 00:21:50,288 Do it! Look, look! 248 00:21:50,449 --> 00:21:53,441 - Goal! What a goal! - No, Father, he was offside. 249 00:21:53,609 --> 00:21:55,520 - That's a goal. - He was offside. 250 00:21:55,689 --> 00:21:58,044 You're not even watching the game. 251 00:21:58,209 --> 00:22:00,200 Turn that off, damn it. 252 00:22:00,369 --> 00:22:04,885 - There are only five minutes left. - Not another minute! 253 00:22:10,089 --> 00:22:13,126 Let's get to business. I don't think anyone else is coming. 254 00:22:13,489 --> 00:22:18,085 Father Galvan is in the kitchen. We could finish watching the game. 255 00:22:18,249 --> 00:22:20,479 No matter. What were you talking about? 256 00:22:20,729 --> 00:22:22,401 The game, Father. What else? 257 00:22:22,849 --> 00:22:26,808 Father Amaro here was giving us his view on celibacy. 258 00:22:27,369 --> 00:22:29,929 Yes. If celibacy were optional... 259 00:22:30,089 --> 00:22:33,445 ...the church would avoid a lot of trouble, don't you think? 260 00:22:35,369 --> 00:22:37,439 That's bullshit! 261 00:22:38,569 --> 00:22:42,721 You'd sooner see a Mexican pope than an end to the vow of celibacy. 262 00:22:42,929 --> 00:22:44,567 Besides, what do we care? 263 00:22:45,489 --> 00:22:48,049 What we care about now... 264 00:22:48,209 --> 00:22:50,484 ...are the accusations against you... 265 00:22:50,649 --> 00:22:51,968 ...Father Natalio. 266 00:22:52,289 --> 00:22:56,805 - What is this about, Father? - Clear the way, gentlemen! 267 00:22:56,969 --> 00:22:59,039 You've never tasted anything like this. 268 00:22:59,209 --> 00:23:03,487 To welcome Father Amaro, monsignor's favorite. 269 00:23:03,649 --> 00:23:05,480 - Don't say that. - And why not? 270 00:23:05,729 --> 00:23:08,243 The bishop himself just told me so. 271 00:23:08,409 --> 00:23:11,879 "This is my beloved son in whom I take great pleasure." 272 00:23:12,049 --> 00:23:15,644 - Don't blaspheme, Father Galvan. - I'm sorry, but it's true. 273 00:23:15,849 --> 00:23:20,161 Help yourselves, help yourselves. You'll be licking your fingers. 274 00:23:20,849 --> 00:23:25,286 Before we know it, they'll name him adjunct bishop. 275 00:23:25,609 --> 00:23:26,724 No. 276 00:23:29,129 --> 00:23:32,280 I would like to know what the accusations against me are. 277 00:23:35,169 --> 00:23:38,957 The effects of your damned liberation theology. 278 00:23:39,129 --> 00:23:41,689 What does liberation theology have to do...? 279 00:23:41,849 --> 00:23:46,206 The Bishop has exact information, very precise, Father Natalio... 280 00:23:46,409 --> 00:23:48,923 ...that you are protecting or helping... 281 00:23:49,089 --> 00:23:50,727 ...guerrillas in your area. 282 00:23:51,369 --> 00:23:52,597 What guerrillas? 283 00:23:52,889 --> 00:23:56,279 You give them weapons, or hide them for them. 284 00:23:56,849 --> 00:23:58,840 Lies! That isn't true. 285 00:23:59,009 --> 00:24:01,398 There are no guerrillas, just drug lords. 286 00:24:01,569 --> 00:24:04,925 The Aguilar brothers' drug traffickers. Chato Aguilar's men. 287 00:24:06,049 --> 00:24:09,485 - I'm talking about guerrillas. - I'm talking about traffickers. 288 00:24:09,769 --> 00:24:13,808 The kind who invade peasant lands, force people to plant poppies... 289 00:24:13,969 --> 00:24:17,120 ...and threaten or kill them if they refuse to work for them. 290 00:24:17,289 --> 00:24:18,881 Gunmen and drug lords. 291 00:24:19,049 --> 00:24:21,882 They are in my community and they murder my people! 292 00:24:22,089 --> 00:24:25,240 The bishop knows well of your helping the guerrillas. 293 00:24:25,409 --> 00:24:29,288 Then the bishop knows Chato Aguilar launders money with donations. 294 00:24:29,449 --> 00:24:31,679 All for your damn hospital center. 295 00:24:31,849 --> 00:24:34,568 - You don't understand anything! - I understand it all! 296 00:24:34,729 --> 00:24:36,924 I know what goes on in my community. 297 00:24:37,529 --> 00:24:42,239 Well, if you won't listen to me, face the consequences, Father Natalio. 298 00:24:47,809 --> 00:24:52,246 Don't spoil our gathering, Natalio. Let's have a good time. 299 00:25:12,009 --> 00:25:15,046 - I'm drunk as a skunk. - I'll hold him on this side. 300 00:25:15,209 --> 00:25:16,358 One, two... 301 00:25:19,769 --> 00:25:21,999 But how about those chiles rellenos? 302 00:25:22,169 --> 00:25:23,887 - Weren't they amazing? - Yes. 303 00:25:24,049 --> 00:25:26,563 Especially for you... 304 00:25:27,289 --> 00:25:29,120 ...God's favorite. 305 00:25:29,289 --> 00:25:31,041 Thank you, Galvan. 306 00:25:32,969 --> 00:25:34,641 Careful. 307 00:25:43,049 --> 00:25:45,882 I would like you to visit my community... 308 00:25:46,049 --> 00:25:49,758 ...up near the mountains, so you could see how we work. 309 00:25:50,089 --> 00:25:52,808 What's that you said about the donations? 310 00:25:55,969 --> 00:25:58,722 I suspect it, but I don't really know. 311 00:25:59,369 --> 00:26:01,280 I guess I went too far, right? 312 00:26:27,369 --> 00:26:28,643 Excuse me. 313 00:26:37,169 --> 00:26:38,921 Why not anymore? 314 00:26:39,409 --> 00:26:40,922 You know. 315 00:26:42,249 --> 00:26:44,843 But I could come when he is saying mass. 316 00:26:46,569 --> 00:26:49,083 Don't try my patience, for God's sake. 317 00:26:49,289 --> 00:26:53,248 Or you could come to my house when Amelia isn't home. 318 00:26:58,209 --> 00:27:00,404 You don't care about me anymore? 319 00:27:05,409 --> 00:27:07,206 Excuse me, Father. 320 00:27:07,369 --> 00:27:10,361 - Do you have any clothes to wash? - I washed them myself. Thanks. 321 00:27:10,569 --> 00:27:13,242 I'm so glad to see you, Father, because... 322 00:27:14,849 --> 00:27:17,317 ...well, I wanted to... 323 00:27:17,489 --> 00:27:18,717 ...ask you a favor. 324 00:27:21,449 --> 00:27:23,041 It's Amelia, Father. 325 00:27:24,089 --> 00:27:27,968 She broke up with her boyfriend, who is really a good guy. 326 00:27:28,169 --> 00:27:31,206 And now the poor thing is crying his heart out. 327 00:27:31,889 --> 00:27:33,117 Where do I come in? 328 00:27:33,889 --> 00:27:36,642 You have so much influence on her, Father. 329 00:27:36,809 --> 00:27:39,846 Convince her to make up with him. 330 00:27:40,209 --> 00:27:43,645 I'll try. But I can't convince her of anything she doesn't want. 331 00:27:43,969 --> 00:27:46,244 Go on, it won't hurt you to help her. 332 00:27:46,409 --> 00:27:47,683 Make her happy. 333 00:27:50,449 --> 00:27:51,598 Okay. 334 00:27:52,809 --> 00:27:56,006 You're going to get better, okay? First things first. 335 00:27:59,809 --> 00:28:03,006 The body of Christ. Amen. 336 00:28:12,569 --> 00:28:16,847 - You old bitch! - No, no, Martin! 337 00:28:19,089 --> 00:28:21,603 No, Martin, no! 338 00:29:04,809 --> 00:29:06,322 I'm here for Father Benito. 339 00:29:09,569 --> 00:29:11,321 Just a second. 340 00:29:17,249 --> 00:29:18,648 - Father. - Yes? 341 00:29:18,889 --> 00:29:21,244 Someone to see you. He looks like a hitman. 342 00:29:21,409 --> 00:29:22,808 Yes, I'm all ready. 343 00:29:22,969 --> 00:29:25,119 - Where are you going? - To a baptism. 344 00:29:26,129 --> 00:29:28,006 - Where? - At the hacienda. 345 00:29:28,169 --> 00:29:29,158 What hacienda? 346 00:29:29,329 --> 00:29:33,163 Son, you ask more questions than the bishop. The hacienda. 347 00:30:25,209 --> 00:30:26,688 Tiburón. 348 00:30:53,929 --> 00:30:55,681 Welcome, Father Benito. 349 00:30:56,089 --> 00:30:58,444 Here I am, Don Chato. Here I am. 350 00:30:58,609 --> 00:31:00,406 - You look well. - Yes. 351 00:31:00,569 --> 00:31:02,560 - Everything in order? - Everything. 352 00:31:02,729 --> 00:31:07,245 - And this mess with the dollars? - I exchanged them at a very good price. 353 00:31:07,689 --> 00:31:09,964 - Where is the little one? - Over there. 354 00:31:10,129 --> 00:31:13,246 You're going to get stuffed with succulent barbecue. 355 00:31:13,449 --> 00:31:16,964 I can't eat too much or I won't fit into my vestments. 356 00:31:17,289 --> 00:31:21,043 Tell me, when are you going to visit the clinic? 357 00:31:27,729 --> 00:31:30,243 I baptize you with the name of Maria Elena... 358 00:31:31,169 --> 00:31:35,560 ...in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit... 359 00:31:35,729 --> 00:31:36,957 ...Amen. 360 00:32:00,609 --> 00:32:02,486 Nice pictures? 361 00:32:04,609 --> 00:32:06,759 I'd like to buy some from you. 362 00:32:08,609 --> 00:32:09,837 I'd pay you well. 363 00:32:13,289 --> 00:32:15,041 I'm in a lot of them. 364 00:32:18,009 --> 00:32:20,079 I work for Mr. Aguilar. 365 00:32:20,249 --> 00:32:24,003 I don't even develop them. I give him the film and that's it. 366 00:32:24,289 --> 00:32:25,278 That's too bad. 367 00:32:47,889 --> 00:32:49,368 Galarza wants to see you. 368 00:32:49,929 --> 00:32:51,282 Thanks. 369 00:32:56,609 --> 00:32:57,928 What's up? 370 00:32:58,449 --> 00:32:59,962 Look at this, Ruben. 371 00:33:01,969 --> 00:33:03,641 Chato Aguilar. 372 00:33:04,489 --> 00:33:05,922 And Father Benito. 373 00:33:06,929 --> 00:33:09,238 The priest is from your hometown, right? 374 00:33:11,849 --> 00:33:13,646 How did you get these? 375 00:33:13,809 --> 00:33:15,640 A present someone brought me. 376 00:33:16,169 --> 00:33:18,808 Someone who wants to fuck over Chato Aguilar. 377 00:33:19,169 --> 00:33:21,080 Chato Aguilar or Father Benito? 378 00:33:21,969 --> 00:33:25,041 I could just publish them and be done with it... 379 00:33:25,209 --> 00:33:27,677 ...but it's worth investigating. It's a big story. 380 00:33:27,849 --> 00:33:29,282 Interested? 381 00:33:32,729 --> 00:33:35,197 It's my town, everyone knows me there. 382 00:33:36,649 --> 00:33:39,527 If you don't want to do it, I'll give it to Ramiro. 383 00:33:39,889 --> 00:33:41,322 It's up to you. 384 00:33:41,769 --> 00:33:44,329 Fuck it. I'll do it. 385 00:33:46,089 --> 00:33:50,162 And not just the hospital center, there's more. 386 00:33:50,409 --> 00:33:54,118 Then the whole construction is with Chato Aguilar's money. 387 00:33:54,369 --> 00:33:57,600 That's right. Here are the contracts, costs... 388 00:33:58,129 --> 00:33:59,847 Goddamn, this is a lot. 389 00:34:00,009 --> 00:34:01,442 And there's still more. 390 00:34:01,609 --> 00:34:05,124 Here are testimonials from people in the mountains. 391 00:34:05,329 --> 00:34:06,921 What's that about? 392 00:34:07,249 --> 00:34:09,399 About Father Natalio. 393 00:34:10,089 --> 00:34:14,605 A guy named Natalio Perez who lives in the hills and joined the guerrilla. 394 00:34:15,169 --> 00:34:16,488 Didn't you know? 395 00:34:16,649 --> 00:34:20,358 No. Hey, but where did you get all these facts? 396 00:34:20,529 --> 00:34:24,283 Son, a lot of investigating... 397 00:34:24,489 --> 00:34:25,922 ...and some help. 398 00:34:26,569 --> 00:34:29,322 You know, I should have been a reporter. 399 00:34:37,129 --> 00:34:40,007 - Thank you. Could I have more lime? - Oops. Sorry. 400 00:34:40,969 --> 00:34:42,322 Forgive me. 401 00:35:02,089 --> 00:35:07,288 Great! This will boost circulation in a hurry. Damn! 402 00:35:09,449 --> 00:35:11,360 You almost didn't make it, man. 403 00:35:12,009 --> 00:35:13,761 See you around. 404 00:35:16,449 --> 00:35:17,598 Hello. 405 00:35:27,529 --> 00:35:28,848 Here you are, Don Matias. 406 00:35:29,009 --> 00:35:30,647 - Good morning. - Good morning. 407 00:35:30,929 --> 00:35:32,806 Have you seen this, Sanjuanera? 408 00:35:33,009 --> 00:35:34,488 CHURCH LINKED TO DRUGS AND GUERRILLA 409 00:35:34,649 --> 00:35:36,719 Holy Mother of God! 410 00:35:38,929 --> 00:35:42,808 And I thought you were the one paying for the hospital center. 411 00:35:43,049 --> 00:35:45,927 What we gave would only have been enough for a clinic. 412 00:35:46,089 --> 00:35:48,239 But damn Father Benito wanted more. 413 00:35:48,409 --> 00:35:50,559 Did you see who signed the article? 414 00:35:50,729 --> 00:35:52,879 - Ruben. - What Ruben? 415 00:35:53,049 --> 00:35:56,325 Ruben de la Rosa. The son of Don Paco, the heretic. 416 00:35:56,529 --> 00:35:58,360 Damn Father Benito, son of a... 417 00:35:58,649 --> 00:36:03,200 You have to do something, Gordo. You're the mayor. 418 00:36:03,529 --> 00:36:04,803 No way! 419 00:36:04,969 --> 00:36:09,087 You have to keep your distance from priests, like Benito Juarez said. 420 00:36:15,009 --> 00:36:17,318 Father Natalio is late. 421 00:36:17,609 --> 00:36:19,440 You can bet he isn't coming. 422 00:36:20,969 --> 00:36:26,407 I told him not to mess with the rebels. But he was pig-headed! 423 00:36:26,569 --> 00:36:29,845 The accusations against him aren't clear and refutable. 424 00:36:30,009 --> 00:36:32,807 The journalist states opinion, not facts. 425 00:36:33,129 --> 00:36:35,848 He says his people have nothing to do with guerrillas. 426 00:36:36,169 --> 00:36:37,284 I believe him. 427 00:36:44,489 --> 00:36:46,798 And what about Chato Aguilar, Father? 428 00:36:48,609 --> 00:36:52,284 That's an entirely different thing. 429 00:36:52,649 --> 00:36:55,322 I always thought... have thought... 430 00:36:55,489 --> 00:36:59,198 ...that we shouldn't be too picky about money for good works. 431 00:36:59,489 --> 00:37:03,607 - Even if it comes from Chato Aguilar? - It's laundering drug money. 432 00:37:05,209 --> 00:37:08,440 The true cleansing is in the eyes of God. 433 00:37:08,769 --> 00:37:12,205 It is bad money that turns good. 434 00:37:27,369 --> 00:37:29,121 Yes, hello? 435 00:37:29,289 --> 00:37:31,359 Yes, speaking, Bishop. 436 00:37:31,569 --> 00:37:32,797 I want to tell you... 437 00:37:33,369 --> 00:37:34,722 Yes, yes, but... 438 00:37:35,849 --> 00:37:38,204 I understand, Bishop. 439 00:37:38,569 --> 00:37:40,161 Yes, yes. 440 00:37:41,209 --> 00:37:44,440 As you wish. If you'd like, I can go tomorrow. 441 00:37:46,729 --> 00:37:50,404 Oh. I'll tell him right away. 442 00:37:52,009 --> 00:37:53,237 Yes. 443 00:37:53,929 --> 00:37:55,647 Conceived without sin. 444 00:38:00,969 --> 00:38:02,402 Do you want me to go with you? 445 00:38:02,969 --> 00:38:05,881 No, not me. He doesn't want to see me. 446 00:38:07,129 --> 00:38:08,960 He just wants you to go. 447 00:38:11,609 --> 00:38:13,600 Extension 15, please. 448 00:38:15,849 --> 00:38:17,601 You are a son of a bitch, Ruben! 449 00:38:17,769 --> 00:38:22,365 Idiot, dope, faggot, damned apostate! 450 00:38:22,529 --> 00:38:24,884 Renegade, asshole... 451 00:38:25,049 --> 00:38:26,562 ...two-legged insect! 452 00:38:51,729 --> 00:38:54,004 It was all a lie, wasn't it, Father? 453 00:38:54,169 --> 00:38:55,397 What? 454 00:38:56,169 --> 00:38:59,081 What the newspapers say about Father Benito. 455 00:38:59,249 --> 00:39:01,001 Pure slander, Martin. 456 00:39:02,649 --> 00:39:06,767 I think the devil came to this town many years ago, Father. 457 00:39:07,729 --> 00:39:09,560 He built his lair here. 458 00:39:42,449 --> 00:39:45,088 The bishop is expecting you, Father. 459 00:39:46,569 --> 00:39:48,127 Wait here, Martin. 460 00:40:00,009 --> 00:40:03,604 What a joy to see you, son! Come in, come in. 461 00:40:04,609 --> 00:40:07,567 Put me through to the mayor of Los Reyes, Sister. 462 00:40:07,729 --> 00:40:09,447 - Have a seat. - Thank you. 463 00:40:09,929 --> 00:40:14,320 We are here to address heaven's issues on Earth. 464 00:40:14,489 --> 00:40:16,445 See why I sent you to Los Reyes? 465 00:40:16,769 --> 00:40:20,523 That Benito is a calamity. Look at the scandal he got us into. 466 00:40:20,689 --> 00:40:24,682 All because he is so stubborn about having a first-world hospital. 467 00:40:24,849 --> 00:40:27,124 Did you know about Chato Aguilar, Monsignor? 468 00:40:27,289 --> 00:40:30,918 Where sin is plentiful, grace will be more plentiful, son. 469 00:40:31,089 --> 00:40:35,207 Even saints make mistakes. The important thing is to recognize them. 470 00:40:37,129 --> 00:40:41,600 Don't make a sour face. For God all things can be remedied. 471 00:40:43,289 --> 00:40:46,679 I already spoke with the director of that rag. 472 00:40:46,849 --> 00:40:49,602 We're going to publish a rebuttal. 473 00:40:50,329 --> 00:40:52,524 You will write it. 474 00:40:56,049 --> 00:40:57,368 Yes, Sister? 475 00:40:58,849 --> 00:41:00,328 Hello? 476 00:41:05,929 --> 00:41:07,521 Gordo. 477 00:41:07,689 --> 00:41:09,964 The bishop is on the phone. 478 00:41:10,809 --> 00:41:13,323 Those priests. I'm not going. 479 00:41:15,969 --> 00:41:16,958 No, no. 480 00:41:17,129 --> 00:41:18,528 At your service, Bishop. 481 00:41:19,369 --> 00:41:23,681 No, no. It's just a lot of noise about nothing. 482 00:41:24,649 --> 00:41:28,483 No, Bishop. Don't say that. I can't say I gave all that money. 483 00:41:28,649 --> 00:41:31,083 It's in the millions. They'll lynch me. 484 00:41:31,689 --> 00:41:33,566 Oh, that's okay. 485 00:41:34,249 --> 00:41:38,561 If you take responsibility for half, I'll vouch for the other half. 486 00:41:39,529 --> 00:41:43,124 Fine. Perfect. I'll send the fax to the newspaper tomorrow. 487 00:41:43,609 --> 00:41:44,598 Yes, Bishop. 488 00:41:46,289 --> 00:41:47,563 See you later. 489 00:41:49,889 --> 00:41:53,279 - Will everything be all right now? - Yes, yes, yes. 490 00:41:55,009 --> 00:41:57,921 There's no worse politics than black politics. 491 00:41:58,569 --> 00:41:59,797 Fucking priests. 492 00:42:00,089 --> 00:42:04,162 Don't let your party hear you, they'll burn you alive. 493 00:42:04,409 --> 00:42:08,004 I govern for the people, not the party. 494 00:42:08,969 --> 00:42:10,243 No shit? 495 00:42:15,689 --> 00:42:19,159 For his activities, I'll take Father Natalio out of his community. 496 00:42:19,329 --> 00:42:21,923 He swears there are no guerrillas in his area. 497 00:42:22,569 --> 00:42:26,528 I'll lock him up with the nuns. Let him take care of them. 498 00:42:27,369 --> 00:42:30,725 - Bishop, if you will allow me an opinion... - Relax, son. 499 00:42:31,249 --> 00:42:34,366 I know how tiresome all this is for you. 500 00:42:34,769 --> 00:42:39,399 But first we have to get the work done. Then you will come to my side... 501 00:42:39,569 --> 00:42:41,605 ...and learn to run the diocese. 502 00:42:43,249 --> 00:42:45,843 - Thank you. - Goodbye, son. 503 00:43:10,089 --> 00:43:11,442 Isn't that excessive? 504 00:43:11,929 --> 00:43:13,760 No, it seems fair to me. 505 00:43:15,729 --> 00:43:18,766 What if we decide not to run your rebuttal? 506 00:43:19,329 --> 00:43:21,479 Your newspaper is doing well. 507 00:43:23,809 --> 00:43:26,403 The readers have trusted us for years. 508 00:43:27,049 --> 00:43:29,005 We always report the truth. 509 00:43:29,969 --> 00:43:32,529 And is truth supported by readers, or ads? 510 00:43:35,729 --> 00:43:38,607 It would only take the bishop one phone call... 511 00:43:38,769 --> 00:43:40,441 ...to end the advertising. 512 00:43:43,729 --> 00:43:46,118 He wouldn't do such a thing, of course. 513 00:43:48,529 --> 00:43:51,760 The rebuttal is to go on the front page, in big type. 514 00:43:51,929 --> 00:43:54,045 The mayor's statement, well... 515 00:43:54,249 --> 00:43:56,479 ...put that wherever you like. 516 00:43:59,049 --> 00:44:00,926 But I can't fire de la Rosa. 517 00:44:01,169 --> 00:44:03,239 I don't want to hurt anyone. 518 00:44:03,769 --> 00:44:06,329 Just find him a job somewhere else. 519 00:44:06,529 --> 00:44:07,803 Come in, Ruben. 520 00:44:08,969 --> 00:44:12,041 - You know Father Amaro, don't you? - Yes. 521 00:44:17,969 --> 00:44:20,324 Well, Mr. Galarza, nice to meet you. 522 00:44:21,009 --> 00:44:23,079 But these are all lies. 523 00:44:23,249 --> 00:44:25,604 What I wrote was the facts, not this bullshit! 524 00:44:25,769 --> 00:44:27,600 I'm talking to you, asshole! 525 00:44:27,769 --> 00:44:31,887 - Think you can make a fool of me? - Calm down, Ruben! 526 00:44:33,289 --> 00:44:35,723 - Sit down. - This is all bullshit. 527 00:44:36,849 --> 00:44:38,362 Sit down. 528 00:44:40,129 --> 00:44:41,448 I'm sorry. 529 00:44:44,729 --> 00:44:46,287 It gets worse. 530 00:44:48,569 --> 00:44:51,367 They're asking for your head. 531 00:45:08,769 --> 00:45:11,363 It was around here but I don't remember. 532 00:45:14,049 --> 00:45:15,641 It's very difficult. 533 00:45:22,489 --> 00:45:24,161 Go on to the curve. 534 00:45:47,409 --> 00:45:49,604 On this side. It's still good. 535 00:45:49,849 --> 00:45:51,202 Can I help? 536 00:45:52,689 --> 00:45:53,804 Please, Father. 537 00:45:58,889 --> 00:45:59,878 There it is. 538 00:46:00,289 --> 00:46:01,881 Done. Thanks. 539 00:46:03,329 --> 00:46:05,320 - Hello. - I'm glad you came. 540 00:46:06,289 --> 00:46:08,849 You read what they printed in the newspapers? 541 00:46:12,089 --> 00:46:14,364 Newspapers don't make it up here. 542 00:46:15,089 --> 00:46:16,363 Let's go over there. 543 00:46:17,489 --> 00:46:20,083 - Make sure those are tight, Lucas. - Okay. 544 00:46:20,249 --> 00:46:21,477 Excuse me. 545 00:46:31,889 --> 00:46:33,083 Thank you. 546 00:46:34,649 --> 00:46:36,207 Benito looks good. 547 00:46:36,529 --> 00:46:37,928 He's photogenic. 548 00:46:38,929 --> 00:46:41,318 With his buddy, Chato Aguilar. 549 00:46:42,169 --> 00:46:44,478 That misunderstanding has been settled. 550 00:46:45,449 --> 00:46:46,928 Really? 551 00:46:48,089 --> 00:46:49,317 You believe that? 552 00:46:53,129 --> 00:46:55,962 Then the rest is also a misunderstanding. 553 00:46:56,129 --> 00:46:57,926 There are no guerrillas here. 554 00:46:58,569 --> 00:47:00,764 But people have to defend themselves. 555 00:47:01,409 --> 00:47:02,888 Yes, I believe you. 556 00:47:04,249 --> 00:47:06,319 But I'm not speaking for myself. 557 00:47:06,649 --> 00:47:08,879 I'm speaking for the bishop. 558 00:47:10,289 --> 00:47:11,881 What's this? 559 00:47:18,649 --> 00:47:20,367 "A decision..." 560 00:47:22,889 --> 00:47:25,562 Can you imagine me in a convent full of nuns? 561 00:47:26,569 --> 00:47:28,366 I'd drink all the eggnog. 562 00:47:30,449 --> 00:47:32,167 It's an order from your bishop. 563 00:47:32,889 --> 00:47:34,368 I don't give a shit. 564 00:47:35,249 --> 00:47:38,127 You are bound to obedience, Natalio. 565 00:47:38,289 --> 00:47:41,486 My only obedience is to God, and to my people. 566 00:47:42,009 --> 00:47:43,886 Come up here for a few days. 567 00:47:44,649 --> 00:47:45,638 Come on. 568 00:47:45,969 --> 00:47:49,484 So you can see how we follow the gospel to the letter. 569 00:47:54,129 --> 00:47:56,085 You could be suspended. 570 00:47:56,849 --> 00:47:58,726 Maybe excommunicated. 571 00:48:01,329 --> 00:48:04,480 No. Tell the bishop I said no. 572 00:48:04,889 --> 00:48:07,528 He can do whatever the hell he wants. 573 00:48:29,009 --> 00:48:30,681 Saint Paul tells us: 574 00:48:31,849 --> 00:48:35,888 "When Jesus rises up in heaven with his powerful angels... 575 00:48:36,169 --> 00:48:37,602 ...in a tongue of flame... 576 00:48:39,129 --> 00:48:41,802 ...and takes vengeance on those who know not God... 577 00:48:42,329 --> 00:48:45,958 ...and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus... 578 00:48:47,009 --> 00:48:49,569 ...they will suffer eternal pain and ruin... 579 00:48:49,849 --> 00:48:52,727 ...far from the presence of the Lord... 580 00:48:52,889 --> 00:48:56,279 ...and the glory of his power." - He's right. 581 00:48:56,529 --> 00:48:57,803 Dear brothers... 582 00:48:59,249 --> 00:49:02,082 ...slander and defamation... 583 00:49:02,769 --> 00:49:04,885 ...have fallen like a deluge... 584 00:49:05,049 --> 00:49:07,279 ...the confused mind of a brother of ours. 585 00:49:07,569 --> 00:49:11,721 Our neighbor has chosen to smear the good and noble actions... 586 00:49:11,929 --> 00:49:14,841 ...begun by Father Benito. - Bastards. 587 00:49:15,089 --> 00:49:16,522 All the worst for him. 588 00:49:17,409 --> 00:49:20,958 Because our Lord will judge him when his time comes. 589 00:49:22,129 --> 00:49:24,040 Let us be understanding. 590 00:49:24,649 --> 00:49:26,446 Because the Lord tells us: 591 00:49:27,129 --> 00:49:29,324 Do not allow this evil to conquer you. 592 00:49:30,249 --> 00:49:32,479 On the contrary, conquer evil with goodness. 593 00:49:32,729 --> 00:49:34,606 Goodness? 594 00:49:34,849 --> 00:49:38,888 - What? What? - Today we can be thankful to God... 595 00:49:39,329 --> 00:49:43,004 ...because the slander did not trouble our consciences. 596 00:49:43,169 --> 00:49:46,206 In the face of slander, shines truth. 597 00:49:46,929 --> 00:49:49,523 In the face of hatred, shines love. 598 00:49:50,929 --> 00:49:54,478 - Amid blasphemy, shines forgiveness. - Forgiveness? 599 00:49:54,649 --> 00:49:57,163 We mustn't forgive. We can't allow that. 600 00:49:57,369 --> 00:49:59,724 - Long live Father Benito! - Silence! 601 00:49:59,889 --> 00:50:02,961 - Heretics! You're a bunch of heretics! - Be quiet! 602 00:50:03,129 --> 00:50:05,165 - You be quiet! - Dionisia! 603 00:50:42,569 --> 00:50:44,002 What racket. 604 00:50:55,929 --> 00:50:57,601 Calm down. Calm down! 605 00:50:57,809 --> 00:50:58,878 Heretics! 606 00:50:59,129 --> 00:51:00,357 Don't be crazy! 607 00:51:00,529 --> 00:51:03,282 Heretics! Heretics! 608 00:51:05,609 --> 00:51:07,964 - Heretics! - Long live Christ the King! 609 00:51:14,009 --> 00:51:18,161 - I have stuffed crab. - I want my chalupas, like always. 610 00:51:18,329 --> 00:51:20,684 Oh, Don Matias, I'll get them in a moment. 611 00:51:20,849 --> 00:51:22,248 - Good evening. - Come in. 612 00:51:22,409 --> 00:51:25,128 - Where is Father Benito? - He doesn't feel well. 613 00:51:25,329 --> 00:51:27,968 - What? - It's nothing serious. 614 00:51:28,529 --> 00:51:30,440 No, I still have to go see him. 615 00:51:30,609 --> 00:51:33,282 Tell Amelia to take charge. Excuse me. 616 00:51:33,889 --> 00:51:36,449 - Good evening. - Good evening, Father. 617 00:51:37,969 --> 00:51:39,880 - Good evening. - Good evening. 618 00:51:42,009 --> 00:51:43,203 How are you, Father? 619 00:51:45,289 --> 00:51:46,961 I so wanted to see you. 620 00:51:47,249 --> 00:51:50,127 Very upset and hurt by all that's happened. 621 00:51:51,969 --> 00:51:53,561 The people went too far. 622 00:51:55,529 --> 00:51:58,805 Don Paco deserved it. He started the whole thing. 623 00:51:59,049 --> 00:52:00,846 Don't say that, Amelia. 624 00:52:02,529 --> 00:52:04,645 Luckily it wasn't serious. 625 00:52:16,249 --> 00:52:17,762 How is Ruben? 626 00:52:24,809 --> 00:52:25,924 I don't know. 627 00:52:27,729 --> 00:52:29,162 And I don't care. 628 00:52:41,809 --> 00:52:45,165 My chalupas, Amelia. What's the problem? 629 00:52:46,729 --> 00:52:49,801 Nothing serious. This time it's not the heart. 630 00:52:49,969 --> 00:52:53,279 He's severely depressed, but he'll come out of it soon. 631 00:52:53,449 --> 00:52:56,009 With two days rest and spirit. 632 00:52:56,169 --> 00:52:58,125 Keep up your spirits, Father. 633 00:52:58,689 --> 00:53:01,157 - See you later. - Thank you, doctor. 634 00:53:01,329 --> 00:53:04,241 I'll stop by your office to pay you later. 635 00:53:05,249 --> 00:53:06,523 You see? 636 00:53:06,769 --> 00:53:09,044 What are we gonna do with you? 637 00:53:11,089 --> 00:53:14,320 It's the price I must pay for my sin. 638 00:53:14,729 --> 00:53:16,401 What sin? 639 00:53:16,929 --> 00:53:18,328 Ours. 640 00:53:18,649 --> 00:53:20,401 Now wait just a minute. 641 00:53:20,569 --> 00:53:22,605 When Cipriano left me... 642 00:53:22,929 --> 00:53:25,648 ...who was the only one who helped me? Remember? 643 00:53:25,809 --> 00:53:26,924 You. 644 00:53:27,209 --> 00:53:30,246 I brought you to wallow in my bed. 645 00:53:30,409 --> 00:53:32,639 You gave me back my life. 646 00:53:33,129 --> 00:53:36,201 I made you into the priest's whore. 647 00:53:36,849 --> 00:53:40,683 And for that love, I shall go to hell. 648 00:53:41,009 --> 00:53:44,479 Listen to me. What was it you told me about hell? 649 00:53:44,809 --> 00:53:47,039 You don't remember, do you? 650 00:53:48,809 --> 00:53:52,882 The only hell is loneliness. 651 00:53:53,649 --> 00:53:56,402 Did I say that? 652 00:53:56,689 --> 00:53:58,361 That's what you told me. 653 00:54:00,129 --> 00:54:04,008 I hope God sees it that way, Agustina. 654 00:54:04,209 --> 00:54:07,884 There, there, stop thinking. 655 00:54:08,489 --> 00:54:10,605 You need to rest. 656 00:54:11,169 --> 00:54:13,160 Why don't you close your eyes? 657 00:54:14,449 --> 00:54:17,168 Maybe you can sleep for a little while. 658 00:54:39,409 --> 00:54:42,845 If not for Doc, I wouldn't have known. That's what telephones are for. 659 00:54:43,009 --> 00:54:44,681 Why should I have told you? 660 00:54:44,849 --> 00:54:48,046 I didn't want you to come in this time of fanatical crusaders. 661 00:54:48,209 --> 00:54:50,245 Just like living under Franco! 662 00:54:51,649 --> 00:54:53,480 Well, I'm coming to get you. 663 00:54:53,649 --> 00:54:56,038 - To take you to the city. - Are you crazy? 664 00:54:56,609 --> 00:55:00,284 - You'll get better treatment. - I'm not moving from here at all. 665 00:55:01,169 --> 00:55:02,807 Oh, Dad. 666 00:55:04,849 --> 00:55:06,123 What's the matter? 667 00:55:08,689 --> 00:55:10,042 You haven't gotten a job? 668 00:55:11,489 --> 00:55:15,846 Oh, God. Come on, don't act like a victim, son. Lift your head up. 669 00:55:17,849 --> 00:55:20,568 Lift your head up. 670 00:55:21,329 --> 00:55:22,967 Smile. 671 00:55:23,889 --> 00:55:25,527 That's it. 672 00:55:25,689 --> 00:55:30,922 What you have to do is get a job at a newspaper with big circulation. 673 00:55:31,169 --> 00:55:34,081 Because I have some news about the priests... 674 00:55:34,249 --> 00:55:35,887 You're going to fall over! 675 00:55:36,049 --> 00:55:39,280 Remember Father Natalio, the guerrilla? 676 00:55:39,889 --> 00:55:41,004 Yes. 677 00:55:41,169 --> 00:55:44,366 Well he confronted the bishop. And what do you think? 678 00:55:44,529 --> 00:55:48,204 - Now they want to excommunicate him. - Wow! 679 00:55:50,329 --> 00:55:53,082 - Cheers to Father Natalio! - Cheers. 680 00:56:01,969 --> 00:56:03,402 Amelia! 681 00:56:06,689 --> 00:56:08,122 Let go of me! 682 00:56:08,289 --> 00:56:10,598 - Let's talk. - I don't want anything with you! 683 00:56:10,769 --> 00:56:11,884 - Get lost! - Wait. 684 00:56:12,129 --> 00:56:14,359 Don't you get it? I loathe you! 685 00:56:14,529 --> 00:56:15,928 That's not true. 686 00:56:23,569 --> 00:56:26,606 - Do you feel better, Father? - Better, better. 687 00:56:26,769 --> 00:56:28,964 I'm not numb anymore. 688 00:56:30,689 --> 00:56:33,249 Defend yourself, you son of a bitch! 689 00:56:35,089 --> 00:56:36,522 Come on, faggot! 690 00:56:37,369 --> 00:56:39,325 - Come on, asshole! - My goodness! 691 00:56:39,529 --> 00:56:43,727 Fucking priest, don't you have any balls? Just you and me! Shithead priest! 692 00:56:43,889 --> 00:56:45,607 Come on, asshole! 693 00:56:45,849 --> 00:56:47,362 Son of a bitch! 694 00:56:49,729 --> 00:56:51,048 You fucked up, Rubencito. 695 00:56:51,369 --> 00:56:53,929 We're putting you away for three weeks, or more. 696 00:56:57,169 --> 00:56:59,239 No, it's okay. I'm fine with this. 697 00:56:59,409 --> 00:57:00,683 Thank you. 698 00:57:02,609 --> 00:57:05,601 Ready to make your statement, Father? 699 00:57:08,969 --> 00:57:11,563 No, I'm not going to press charges. 700 00:57:14,289 --> 00:57:15,961 I forgive you, Ruben. 701 00:57:51,369 --> 00:57:52,848 Are you crying? 702 00:57:57,649 --> 00:57:58,923 Over Ruben? 703 00:57:59,849 --> 00:58:01,840 No, over you. 704 00:58:04,889 --> 00:58:07,722 Over all you have suffered without complaining. 705 01:00:16,089 --> 01:00:18,603 In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost... 706 01:00:18,769 --> 01:00:20,521 - Go in peace. - Amen. 707 01:00:23,089 --> 01:00:25,808 - Mary, Mother of God. - Conceived without sin. 708 01:00:26,289 --> 01:00:27,642 - I absolve... - Father! 709 01:00:27,809 --> 01:00:30,767 - What? - What do you mean, "what"? 710 01:00:36,529 --> 01:00:39,919 - Tell me your sins. - You know them. 711 01:00:40,089 --> 01:00:41,807 What about yours? 712 01:00:44,809 --> 01:00:48,518 - Forgive me, I was out of line. - What do you think about love? 713 01:00:54,369 --> 01:00:56,678 Love is the motor of the world, Amelia. 714 01:00:58,809 --> 01:01:00,686 Love believes everything... 715 01:01:01,529 --> 01:01:02,962 ...expects everything... 716 01:01:04,049 --> 01:01:05,607 ...bears everything. 717 01:01:05,809 --> 01:01:08,846 - Saint Paul says in Corinthians... - Stop playing dumb! 718 01:01:09,009 --> 01:01:11,887 About our love. What do you think about that? 719 01:01:19,529 --> 01:01:21,167 It is a gift. 720 01:01:28,529 --> 01:01:31,168 God blesses us through this love. 721 01:01:40,849 --> 01:01:42,282 We have to be careful. 722 01:01:47,849 --> 01:01:50,044 People wouldn't understand. 723 01:01:53,569 --> 01:01:55,480 Go on, now. Go. 724 01:02:21,329 --> 01:02:22,842 Martin. 725 01:02:25,969 --> 01:02:30,326 Were you planning on going out, Father? The distributor isn't working. 726 01:02:30,489 --> 01:02:33,606 No, no, I was just taking a walk around here. 727 01:02:37,249 --> 01:02:41,128 Father Benito should buy another truck, don't you think? 728 01:02:41,769 --> 01:02:43,725 El Gato is selling one. 729 01:02:44,729 --> 01:02:46,287 How is Getsemani doing? 730 01:02:47,449 --> 01:02:48,802 Getsemani? 731 01:02:50,409 --> 01:02:53,446 - Have you taken her to the doctor? - Yes. 732 01:02:54,129 --> 01:02:56,199 He gave her some medicine. 733 01:02:57,729 --> 01:02:59,321 Do you want to come in? 734 01:02:59,529 --> 01:03:01,406 I'd like that. 735 01:03:14,689 --> 01:03:16,088 Hello. 736 01:03:27,729 --> 01:03:30,448 What about that room? Are you using it? 737 01:03:36,569 --> 01:03:39,037 My son Lencho would stay here... 738 01:03:39,409 --> 01:03:41,684 ...when he'd come to Los Reyes. 739 01:03:42,569 --> 01:03:45,003 Martin, I want to ask you a favor. 740 01:03:46,089 --> 01:03:49,081 - Do you know Amelia? - Sanjuanera's daughter. 741 01:03:49,249 --> 01:03:51,365 Yes, a very pious child. 742 01:03:53,209 --> 01:03:54,881 She wants to become a nun. 743 01:03:56,849 --> 01:03:58,805 She doesn't want anyone to know. 744 01:03:59,169 --> 01:04:02,844 And I offered to prepare her, and, well, in secret... 745 01:04:03,249 --> 01:04:05,285 ...but I don't have a place. 746 01:04:06,009 --> 01:04:08,000 It could be here. 747 01:04:12,609 --> 01:04:13,758 - Already? - Yes. 748 01:04:14,809 --> 01:04:16,686 You look happy, child. 749 01:04:17,489 --> 01:04:20,083 I'm so glad you finally decided... 750 01:04:20,289 --> 01:04:23,281 ...to tell that Ruben to bug off. 751 01:04:24,769 --> 01:04:26,043 It was about time. 752 01:04:29,449 --> 01:04:32,202 The cheese, child. Here. 753 01:04:34,329 --> 01:04:36,524 - Excuse me. - Thank you, sweetie. 754 01:04:36,689 --> 01:04:38,281 - You're welcome. - Delicious. 755 01:04:38,449 --> 01:04:39,882 - Cheese? - Yes, thank you. 756 01:04:40,049 --> 01:04:41,687 Pardon my hand. 757 01:04:44,249 --> 01:04:46,717 - Cheese? - No, no thank you. 758 01:04:48,089 --> 01:04:50,557 - You need anything? - Nothing, thank you. 759 01:04:50,729 --> 01:04:53,562 - What a lovely girl. - Very pious, intelligent... 760 01:04:53,729 --> 01:04:55,401 ...and church-going. 761 01:04:55,609 --> 01:04:57,042 Did I tell you, Father? 762 01:04:57,329 --> 01:05:01,925 Amelia is going to give Getsemani catechism classes. Aren't you, Amelia? 763 01:05:02,289 --> 01:05:04,519 What poppycock! 764 01:05:04,689 --> 01:05:07,487 - Who is Getsemani? - A retarded child. 765 01:05:07,649 --> 01:05:11,085 She doesn't understand a thing. The poor wretch can't even talk. 766 01:05:11,249 --> 01:05:12,887 All the more merit. 767 01:05:13,049 --> 01:05:15,609 You're wasting your time, child. 768 01:05:15,769 --> 01:05:19,000 - You won't last a week. - The feeble-minded need God too. 769 01:05:20,209 --> 01:05:22,359 Don't they, Father Galvan? 770 01:05:22,529 --> 01:05:25,566 Yes, yes, of course. We all need God. 771 01:05:26,369 --> 01:05:29,042 - Want some more horchata? - Yes, thank you. 772 01:05:35,529 --> 01:05:37,008 I found a place. 773 01:06:06,849 --> 01:06:07,884 Look. 774 01:06:08,209 --> 01:06:10,086 This one is the Holy Spirit. 775 01:06:10,449 --> 01:06:12,280 See his little wings? 776 01:06:13,169 --> 01:06:15,125 This is the Virgin Mary. 777 01:06:15,329 --> 01:06:17,001 And this one is Jesus... 778 01:06:17,169 --> 01:06:18,568 ...the baby. 779 01:06:21,929 --> 01:06:25,160 Look, this man with a beard... 780 01:06:25,809 --> 01:06:28,118 Look at him, he's God. 781 01:06:30,649 --> 01:06:35,086 Look closely at the drawings and I'll be back to tell you the story. Okay? 782 01:06:35,409 --> 01:06:36,728 Look at them. 783 01:07:19,569 --> 01:07:21,639 As the lily among thorns 784 01:07:22,649 --> 01:07:25,004 So is my beloved among maidens 785 01:07:27,889 --> 01:07:29,083 Thy hair 786 01:07:30,369 --> 01:07:34,567 Is as a flock of goats that appear From Mount Gilead 787 01:07:35,729 --> 01:07:38,448 Thy lips are lik e a ribbon of scarlet 788 01:07:42,449 --> 01:07:45,009 That's from the Song of Songs. 789 01:07:48,849 --> 01:07:50,919 It's a holy book. 790 01:08:21,809 --> 01:08:24,801 Thy two breasts are lik e two young roes That are twins 791 01:08:24,969 --> 01:08:26,960 Which feed among the lilies 792 01:08:27,849 --> 01:08:31,080 The joints of thy thighs are lik e jewels 793 01:08:31,969 --> 01:08:33,402 Thy navel 794 01:08:34,489 --> 01:08:37,720 Is lik e a round goblet Which wanteth not liquor 795 01:08:40,329 --> 01:08:43,878 Thy belly is lik e a heap of wheat Set about with lilies 796 01:08:45,129 --> 01:08:47,438 A fountain of gardens 797 01:08:48,369 --> 01:08:50,519 A well of living waters 798 01:08:51,409 --> 01:08:54,048 And streams from Lebanon 799 01:08:55,929 --> 01:08:58,921 Thy lips, o my spouse Drop as the honeycomb 800 01:09:01,169 --> 01:09:04,684 Honey and milk are under thy tongue 801 01:09:06,329 --> 01:09:11,039 And the smell of thy garments Is lik e the smell of Lebanon 802 01:09:53,369 --> 01:09:59,239 The commandments of the law of God are 10. 803 01:09:59,809 --> 01:10:05,486 The first: Thou shall love God above all things. 804 01:10:05,649 --> 01:10:11,679 The second: Thou shall not take the name of the Lord in vain. 805 01:10:11,849 --> 01:10:16,206 The third: Thou shall observe the holy days. 806 01:10:16,409 --> 01:10:21,563 The fourth: Thou shall honor thy father and thy mother. 807 01:10:21,769 --> 01:10:25,125 The fifth: Thou shall not kill. 808 01:10:25,289 --> 01:10:28,884 The sixth: Thou shall not fornicate. 809 01:10:29,169 --> 01:10:30,284 - The seventh... - Miss! 810 01:10:30,929 --> 01:10:33,397 What does thou shall not "formicate" mean? 811 01:10:36,169 --> 01:10:39,445 It means that you don't eat meat during holy week, Chente. 812 01:10:39,809 --> 01:10:41,959 - The seventh. - The seventh... 813 01:10:44,049 --> 01:10:45,164 Leaving, Father? 814 01:10:45,329 --> 01:10:49,004 - I have to visit someone who is sick. - I came for confession. 815 01:10:49,169 --> 01:10:53,208 I brought you a present. I made it for the altar to the Virgin. 816 01:10:53,449 --> 01:10:56,122 It's lovely. I'll take it. Thank you, Amparito. 817 01:10:56,289 --> 01:10:59,599 - Thank you. - Come visit me at my house some time. 818 01:11:03,569 --> 01:11:05,366 Good afternoon, Father. 819 01:11:31,489 --> 01:11:33,798 - Wait a minute. - What? 820 01:11:41,609 --> 01:11:43,884 - No. - What? 821 01:11:45,049 --> 01:11:46,767 Let me see it on you. 822 01:11:47,289 --> 01:11:48,688 Yes? 823 01:12:06,329 --> 01:12:08,320 You are more beautiful than the Virgin. 824 01:12:25,129 --> 01:12:27,723 I don't want any more scandals. 825 01:12:28,129 --> 01:12:31,246 Just imagine if the newspapers do another number on us. 826 01:12:31,449 --> 01:12:35,727 Be patient with him, Bishop. Father Natalio is acting in good faith. 827 01:12:37,009 --> 01:12:40,046 I've given him more than enough time to come around. 828 01:12:40,329 --> 01:12:43,366 - May I express an opinion? - Of course, son. 829 01:12:43,529 --> 01:12:46,407 That's why I call you, to advise me. 830 01:12:47,209 --> 01:12:50,042 If you send him to some other peasant community... 831 01:12:50,289 --> 01:12:53,042 ...in another diocese, I think he would accept. 832 01:12:53,929 --> 01:12:55,840 You're too good. 833 01:12:56,209 --> 01:12:59,406 Well, give me time for God to enlighten me. 834 01:13:04,049 --> 01:13:07,086 Did you tell the Bishop about the child Amelia? 835 01:13:07,249 --> 01:13:08,602 What? 836 01:13:09,969 --> 01:13:13,803 - That you are preparing her, as a nun. - Oh, yes. 837 01:13:15,729 --> 01:13:19,438 We talked a long time in confidence. 838 01:13:19,609 --> 01:13:23,158 I think the Bishop would like the Order of the Clares for her. 839 01:13:25,489 --> 01:13:26,968 How is she doing? 840 01:13:27,409 --> 01:13:28,603 Who? 841 01:13:30,369 --> 01:13:32,087 The child Amelia. 842 01:13:32,649 --> 01:13:35,243 With her studies, I mean. 843 01:13:36,209 --> 01:13:39,758 Fine. She seems to have a vocation. 844 01:13:54,849 --> 01:13:58,478 I want to love you without hiding. In front of everyone. 845 01:13:59,049 --> 01:14:01,244 No, it can't be done. 846 01:14:01,409 --> 01:14:03,400 Our love is unique. 847 01:14:05,329 --> 01:14:06,648 What? 848 01:14:06,809 --> 01:14:08,640 It's spiritual, right? 849 01:14:10,369 --> 01:14:13,600 No. It's carnal. 850 01:14:13,849 --> 01:14:17,967 I know, the flesh and the spirit are one and the same essence. 851 01:14:19,769 --> 01:14:21,487 But it isn't true. 852 01:14:24,529 --> 01:14:27,646 Lots of priests hang up their cassocks and marry. 853 01:14:28,409 --> 01:14:29,967 Well, I won't. 854 01:14:30,569 --> 01:14:31,888 Why not? 855 01:14:32,569 --> 01:14:35,561 - We could go far away. - Where? 856 01:14:35,849 --> 01:14:38,443 - Anywhere. - For what? 857 01:14:39,009 --> 01:14:41,318 So I could end up teaching civics? 858 01:14:43,089 --> 01:14:45,000 What about all my studies? 859 01:14:48,689 --> 01:14:50,680 That's not the important thing. 860 01:14:50,929 --> 01:14:53,318 No, the important thing is my vocation. 861 01:14:58,129 --> 01:15:01,201 Besides, I can do so much for people as a priest. 862 01:15:27,889 --> 01:15:29,242 Martin. 863 01:15:34,289 --> 01:15:37,361 Do you know the Clare nuns, Father? 864 01:15:37,849 --> 01:15:42,684 I think they have a convent in Santa Marta. Why? 865 01:15:43,889 --> 01:15:47,643 Because little Amelia wants to become a nun with them. 866 01:15:48,209 --> 01:15:50,165 Amelia, a nun? 867 01:15:52,529 --> 01:15:55,089 That's what Father Amaro said. 868 01:15:55,249 --> 01:15:58,685 He has been preparing her for a long time. 869 01:15:59,809 --> 01:16:02,607 For a long time? Where? 870 01:16:03,689 --> 01:16:06,761 In a little room, out by the workshop. 871 01:16:07,609 --> 01:16:09,600 He says it's a secret. 872 01:16:20,049 --> 01:16:21,448 Where is he? 873 01:16:39,089 --> 01:16:41,603 She's just a child. Didn't you notice? 874 01:16:42,649 --> 01:16:44,526 We both know what we are doing. 875 01:16:44,689 --> 01:16:46,680 - You are a priest. - I'm also a man. 876 01:16:47,569 --> 01:16:50,561 - You took a vow of chastity. - Because I was forced to. 877 01:16:55,089 --> 01:16:57,842 I'm going to have to inform the bishop. 878 01:17:00,689 --> 01:17:03,965 - No, you won't say anything, Father. - Just wait and see. 879 01:17:04,289 --> 01:17:07,167 Then I will tell him what I know about Sanjuanera. 880 01:17:07,329 --> 01:17:09,479 It's not the same thing, damn it! 881 01:17:09,689 --> 01:17:11,725 Sanjuanera is different. 882 01:17:11,889 --> 01:17:14,687 - That poor woman... - It's the same, Father. 883 01:17:16,849 --> 01:17:18,760 Are you blackmailing me? 884 01:17:38,769 --> 01:17:39,963 The host is sacred! 885 01:17:40,369 --> 01:17:42,803 You'll be damned, you little brats! 886 01:17:43,569 --> 01:17:47,608 Blessed and praised be the host consecrated unto God... 887 01:17:47,769 --> 01:17:49,600 Guess who called my boyfriend? 888 01:17:49,769 --> 01:17:51,248 - Who? - Ruben. 889 01:17:51,609 --> 01:17:54,646 He said he's working at another newspaper in Mexico City. 890 01:17:54,809 --> 01:17:57,482 - What's that to me? - You still hate him? 891 01:17:59,169 --> 01:18:00,158 I do. 892 01:18:00,329 --> 01:18:01,762 - Why so much...? - Amelia! 893 01:18:01,929 --> 01:18:03,078 I'll see you. 894 01:18:03,249 --> 01:18:04,967 I need to talk to you. 895 01:18:09,809 --> 01:18:12,846 - We have to find another place. - I'm pregnant. 896 01:18:20,089 --> 01:18:21,158 Are you sure? 897 01:18:24,209 --> 01:18:26,439 Is that all you can say to me? 898 01:18:53,209 --> 01:18:55,165 May I talk to you, Father? 899 01:18:59,249 --> 01:19:01,001 To confess? 900 01:19:03,329 --> 01:19:05,638 No, I just want to talk. 901 01:19:07,889 --> 01:19:10,608 You're in big trouble, boy. 902 01:19:15,249 --> 01:19:17,365 I do want to confess. 903 01:19:27,289 --> 01:19:29,757 Father, I have sinned. 904 01:19:32,089 --> 01:19:34,159 Hail Mary, full of grace. 905 01:19:35,409 --> 01:19:36,637 I have lied. 906 01:19:38,169 --> 01:19:40,364 I have committed the sin of pride. 907 01:19:41,249 --> 01:19:45,208 I abused the trust of people who opened their house to me. 908 01:19:46,289 --> 01:19:51,044 Like Herod, I chopped off innocent heads. 909 01:19:53,329 --> 01:19:54,887 I have offended God. 910 01:19:56,609 --> 01:19:59,043 I have committed the sin of lust. 911 01:19:59,969 --> 01:20:03,325 I fornicated with a virgin who was a child! 912 01:20:09,329 --> 01:20:12,878 - He must go to Mexico City immediately. - I'll go with him. 913 01:20:13,489 --> 01:20:16,049 How are we going to get him to Mexico City now? 914 01:20:16,209 --> 01:20:18,723 It is quite a severe coronary. 915 01:20:18,889 --> 01:20:21,198 But how can we take him by plane? 916 01:20:21,409 --> 01:20:22,967 By anything, but hurry. 917 01:20:23,129 --> 01:20:24,847 - From where? - Figure out where. 918 01:20:25,009 --> 01:20:28,479 Hello? Put me through to Don Chato, please. 919 01:20:28,689 --> 01:20:30,441 - Mr. Chato Aguilar. - You can't call him. 920 01:20:30,609 --> 01:20:31,962 - Father Benito. - No! 921 01:20:32,129 --> 01:20:34,165 We're talking about his life! 922 01:20:57,489 --> 01:21:01,038 Be careful, son. He's very fragile. 923 01:21:01,489 --> 01:21:03,366 It looks bad, really. 924 01:21:11,569 --> 01:21:15,198 We'll get in touch later. 925 01:21:35,889 --> 01:21:39,564 I'm giving you just enough time to find another job. 926 01:21:39,889 --> 01:21:42,164 I didn't want to hurt you, Father. 927 01:21:42,409 --> 01:21:46,846 By the time Father Benito gets back there will be another sexton here, okay? 928 01:22:12,489 --> 01:22:14,798 You haven't been to the restaurant. 929 01:22:16,969 --> 01:22:18,561 Nor you to mass. 930 01:22:19,569 --> 01:22:22,163 We have to talk about my pregnancy. 931 01:22:23,089 --> 01:22:26,638 - Have you told your mother? - No one. 932 01:22:26,809 --> 01:22:29,243 I don't know what to do. I can't think. 933 01:22:32,689 --> 01:22:35,078 You could go to Villa Aldama. 934 01:22:36,929 --> 01:22:39,727 Stay there nine months and put the baby up for adoption. 935 01:22:46,569 --> 01:22:48,366 Is that what you want? 936 01:22:49,849 --> 01:22:53,967 - For me to give my baby away? - Listen to me, Amelia. 937 01:22:54,809 --> 01:22:56,288 I'm a priest. 938 01:22:58,289 --> 01:23:00,723 I can't jeopardize my priesthood. 939 01:23:02,129 --> 01:23:04,723 Besides, you knew that from the beginning. 940 01:23:08,209 --> 01:23:09,528 No! 941 01:23:10,049 --> 01:23:13,644 I'll have my baby here! I don't care if everyone knows it's yours! 942 01:23:13,809 --> 01:23:15,879 - Don't say stupid things. - It is yours! 943 01:23:16,049 --> 01:23:19,246 Shut up, you dumb bitch! Shut up! Shut up! 944 01:23:24,049 --> 01:23:25,687 Forgive me. 945 01:23:28,049 --> 01:23:29,721 Forgive me. 946 01:23:35,289 --> 01:23:36,961 Forgive me. 947 01:24:14,929 --> 01:24:16,328 Ruben is here. 948 01:24:17,329 --> 01:24:18,842 Ruben your boyfriend? 949 01:24:23,889 --> 01:24:27,564 He's working in Mexico City. He came to see his father. 950 01:24:28,489 --> 01:24:30,002 Have you seen him? 951 01:24:37,169 --> 01:24:39,729 Maybe he'll want to marry me. 952 01:24:53,009 --> 01:24:54,328 Would you like that? 953 01:25:08,289 --> 01:25:11,247 To save my baby, I would do anything. 954 01:25:33,009 --> 01:25:34,124 Hello. 955 01:25:35,009 --> 01:25:36,203 Hello. 956 01:25:38,129 --> 01:25:40,199 What are you doing here? 957 01:25:41,089 --> 01:25:42,920 Can I talk to you? 958 01:25:48,409 --> 01:25:50,604 Could you forget it all? 959 01:25:52,689 --> 01:25:54,327 I've forgotten it. 960 01:26:04,329 --> 01:26:06,763 You wanted to marry me, remember? 961 01:26:07,369 --> 01:26:08,358 Yes. 962 01:26:10,049 --> 01:26:12,438 I would have done anything for you. 963 01:26:13,849 --> 01:26:15,248 Not anymore? 964 01:26:19,529 --> 01:26:21,281 Take me to Mexico City with you. 965 01:26:29,809 --> 01:26:32,039 You don't love me anymore, do you? 966 01:26:33,089 --> 01:26:35,284 No, not anymore. 967 01:26:36,449 --> 01:26:38,280 My love ended. 968 01:26:41,089 --> 01:26:43,922 - Forgive me for blurting it out like this. - That's okay. 969 01:26:53,329 --> 01:26:56,048 Of course I'm worried about his condition. 970 01:26:56,209 --> 01:26:59,326 But alas, only God knows, son. 971 01:26:59,489 --> 01:27:02,879 Father Benito has fulfilled his mission on earth. 972 01:27:03,569 --> 01:27:06,481 Let me know when you hear anything. 973 01:27:09,369 --> 01:27:14,124 Meanwhile, you take over his affairs. 974 01:27:14,369 --> 01:27:20,205 You understand, right? We're going to renew construction on the hospital. 975 01:27:20,369 --> 01:27:21,643 No, no, no. 976 01:27:21,809 --> 01:27:26,121 What concerns me most right now is Father Natalio. 977 01:27:26,289 --> 01:27:31,204 If he won't accept another diocese, I can't wait any longer. 978 01:27:33,209 --> 01:27:36,281 If you can't sort it out, who can? 979 01:27:37,409 --> 01:27:38,967 Excommunication, son. 980 01:27:39,129 --> 01:27:42,758 A decree to be read in all the churches... 981 01:27:42,929 --> 01:27:45,159 ...and all over the country. 982 01:27:45,329 --> 01:27:48,526 He won't even be able to get into the rural schools. 983 01:27:48,969 --> 01:27:52,484 You must deliver it to him personally. 984 01:27:52,649 --> 01:27:56,005 And we'll see. Either he gives in or he's fucked. 985 01:27:56,169 --> 01:27:57,568 Let me know. 986 01:27:58,329 --> 01:27:59,523 Yes. 987 01:28:24,889 --> 01:28:26,800 Did you talk to Ruben? 988 01:28:28,409 --> 01:28:29,762 Yes. 989 01:28:31,609 --> 01:28:33,167 Yes, of course. 990 01:28:38,569 --> 01:28:40,639 I have a suggestion, Amelia. 991 01:28:48,929 --> 01:28:50,885 Do you know where Dionisia lives? 992 01:28:51,049 --> 01:28:52,243 Here? 993 01:28:55,569 --> 01:28:56,604 Good evening. 994 01:28:58,129 --> 01:28:59,448 Good evening. 995 01:29:01,969 --> 01:29:03,322 Dionisia? 996 01:29:05,129 --> 01:29:07,085 What a surprise! What an honor! 997 01:29:07,249 --> 01:29:09,809 Come in, Father dear, come in. 998 01:29:09,969 --> 01:29:13,086 Look, this is my private church. 999 01:29:14,209 --> 01:29:16,484 Let me introduce you to my saints. 1000 01:29:16,649 --> 01:29:21,120 Here is my Saint Anthony, Saint Joseph, my Virgin of Guadalupe... 1001 01:29:21,369 --> 01:29:23,166 - Sit down, Father. - I'm in a hurry. 1002 01:29:24,089 --> 01:29:25,442 Yes. 1003 01:29:27,609 --> 01:29:29,327 And how is the little girl? 1004 01:29:33,169 --> 01:29:34,238 Happy. 1005 01:29:34,649 --> 01:29:39,439 Listen, I heard in confession that you know a doctor... 1006 01:29:39,609 --> 01:29:41,247 A doctor, I don't know... 1007 01:29:45,369 --> 01:29:47,883 One of those who does... 1008 01:29:49,489 --> 01:29:51,684 Does what, Father? 1009 01:29:55,209 --> 01:29:56,767 Brings children into the world. 1010 01:29:58,369 --> 01:30:01,327 - And also... - Mother of God! The girl is pregnant? 1011 01:30:01,689 --> 01:30:02,804 No. 1012 01:30:06,729 --> 01:30:09,960 What you want is an abortion, Father. 1013 01:30:16,409 --> 01:30:19,128 I don't know if this is enough. 1014 01:30:19,529 --> 01:30:23,363 No, it takes a lot more. But don't worry. 1015 01:30:24,169 --> 01:30:26,603 We'll settle up later. First let me see. 1016 01:30:26,849 --> 01:30:29,886 - Yes. - I'll let you know in time. 1017 01:30:31,089 --> 01:30:33,557 God bless you, Father. 1018 01:30:34,609 --> 01:30:36,008 Yes. 1019 01:31:06,049 --> 01:31:07,038 Excuse me. 1020 01:31:21,969 --> 01:31:24,324 - Mother of Jesus. - Pray for him. 1021 01:31:24,529 --> 01:31:26,918 - Mother of divine grace. - Pray for him. 1022 01:31:27,129 --> 01:31:28,881 - Tower of David. - Pray for him. 1023 01:31:29,049 --> 01:31:30,846 - Tower of ivory. - Pray for him. 1024 01:31:31,009 --> 01:31:33,045 - House of gold. - Pray for him. 1025 01:31:33,209 --> 01:31:34,688 - Heaven's gate. - Pray for him. 1026 01:31:34,929 --> 01:31:36,920 - Refuge for sinners. - Pray for him. 1027 01:31:37,089 --> 01:31:38,522 - Consolation of the afflicted. - Pray for him. 1028 01:31:38,769 --> 01:31:40,839 - Aid for Christians. - Pray for him. 1029 01:31:41,049 --> 01:31:42,960 - Queen of angels. - Pray for him. 1030 01:31:43,129 --> 01:31:44,847 - Queen of the apostles. - Pray for him. 1031 01:31:45,009 --> 01:31:47,045 - Queen of the patriarchs. - Pray for him. 1032 01:31:47,209 --> 01:31:49,006 - Queen of all the saints. - Pray for him. 1033 01:31:49,169 --> 01:31:51,239 - Queen of the apostles. - Pray for him. 1034 01:31:51,409 --> 01:31:53,081 - Queen of peace. - Pray for him. 1035 01:31:53,249 --> 01:31:55,717 They found Lucas in a canyon. 1036 01:31:57,009 --> 01:32:00,081 Three years ago they killed his father and two brothers. 1037 01:32:00,249 --> 01:32:02,319 Chato Aguilar's men. 1038 01:32:02,689 --> 01:32:04,998 What about the municipal guards? 1039 01:32:05,169 --> 01:32:07,080 They help them. 1040 01:32:08,369 --> 01:32:12,248 But someone should be told. The authorities. 1041 01:32:13,249 --> 01:32:15,558 If you only knew of all we've accomplished. 1042 01:32:16,249 --> 01:32:19,241 Things are settled differently around here. Don't worry. 1043 01:32:21,169 --> 01:32:23,160 Can I ask you a moral question? 1044 01:32:26,249 --> 01:32:30,242 Well, I don't know a lot about moral theology, but... 1045 01:32:31,089 --> 01:32:32,408 Ask away. 1046 01:32:36,569 --> 01:32:38,127 What do you think about abortion? 1047 01:32:41,009 --> 01:32:43,807 We don't have that problem around here. 1048 01:32:44,529 --> 01:32:46,759 But in your parish you do, huh? 1049 01:32:54,489 --> 01:32:58,084 I don't know. In some cases, one would have to consider it. 1050 01:33:00,689 --> 01:33:01,883 Yes. 1051 01:33:14,009 --> 01:33:17,001 And how is the bishop? 1052 01:33:21,169 --> 01:33:24,400 Look, he sent you a fax. 1053 01:33:27,329 --> 01:33:30,082 It's a suspension ad divinis against you. 1054 01:33:32,609 --> 01:33:34,645 And excommunication too. 1055 01:33:45,209 --> 01:33:47,677 You are out of the church now, Natalio. 1056 01:33:50,129 --> 01:33:53,565 You can't officiate, or give the sacraments anymore. 1057 01:33:54,849 --> 01:33:57,921 You have to go before the bishop. 1058 01:33:59,329 --> 01:34:00,682 No... 1059 01:34:01,729 --> 01:34:03,879 ...l'm not going before anyone. 1060 01:34:08,689 --> 01:34:10,281 Out of the church. 1061 01:34:12,929 --> 01:34:15,568 If they want to kick me out, I'm already here. 1062 01:34:15,729 --> 01:34:18,289 I'll stay on as just another peasant. 1063 01:34:19,129 --> 01:34:21,040 I chose this path. 1064 01:34:22,289 --> 01:34:23,358 And you? 1065 01:34:33,489 --> 01:34:35,400 Believe me, I admire you, Natalio. 1066 01:34:42,329 --> 01:34:43,967 Well, I have to go. 1067 01:35:27,009 --> 01:35:29,842 Holy Virgin among virgins... 1068 01:35:32,369 --> 01:35:36,760 ...don't let me fall, or lose my way in adversity. 1069 01:35:39,009 --> 01:35:40,920 I have been your faithful son... 1070 01:35:43,249 --> 01:35:45,638 ...since I was a child. 1071 01:35:48,049 --> 01:35:50,847 You have protected me along the path of duty. 1072 01:35:52,329 --> 01:35:54,718 Do not forsake me in this crucial hour. 1073 01:35:54,889 --> 01:35:57,801 My Mother, grant me a miracle, please. 1074 01:35:59,129 --> 01:36:01,245 Save me, Holy Mother. 1075 01:36:04,409 --> 01:36:06,400 My mother called from Mexico City. 1076 01:36:06,569 --> 01:36:09,322 - What happened? - They've operated on Father Benito. 1077 01:36:09,969 --> 01:36:12,085 They'll be back in two weeks. 1078 01:36:12,649 --> 01:36:14,002 That's good. 1079 01:36:20,849 --> 01:36:25,001 What you told me over the phone, I thought about it. 1080 01:36:28,049 --> 01:36:29,323 No. 1081 01:36:30,449 --> 01:36:32,326 No. Think about it more. 1082 01:36:33,289 --> 01:36:35,928 You have to do it of your own free will. 1083 01:36:43,609 --> 01:36:45,759 Heaven purify my soul. 1084 01:36:45,929 --> 01:36:50,127 My spirit is filled with emotion when I contemplate the blessings of my Lord. 1085 01:36:50,609 --> 01:36:52,486 You have shed your light on your servant... 1086 01:36:52,649 --> 01:36:55,402 Grant me a miracle, Holy Mother. 1087 01:36:55,569 --> 01:36:56,843 Save me. 1088 01:37:06,089 --> 01:37:08,603 Friday at 2 in the morning. 1089 01:37:09,009 --> 01:37:11,443 Bring double the amount that you gave me. 1090 01:37:36,129 --> 01:37:38,120 Right on time, Father. 1091 01:37:38,289 --> 01:37:40,120 As you should be. 1092 01:37:42,449 --> 01:37:44,201 And the girl? 1093 01:37:45,289 --> 01:37:47,723 Don't tell me she chickened out? 1094 01:37:50,849 --> 01:37:52,521 Too bad, Father. 1095 01:38:49,969 --> 01:38:51,880 Straight ahead, straight ahead. 1096 01:38:52,529 --> 01:38:55,487 Take the next turnoff to the left. 1097 01:39:29,409 --> 01:39:31,001 It's all very clean. 1098 01:39:31,289 --> 01:39:33,007 It's a hospital. 1099 01:39:35,009 --> 01:39:38,445 - Wait. I want to talk to the doctor. - You can't go in. 1100 01:39:38,609 --> 01:39:39,883 I'll take care of it. 1101 01:39:40,049 --> 01:39:41,926 - I have to see the place. - No. 1102 01:39:42,089 --> 01:39:43,442 The money. 1103 01:39:46,929 --> 01:39:49,124 Come, come, Amelita. 1104 01:39:50,249 --> 01:39:52,046 Everything will be fine. 1105 01:39:54,129 --> 01:39:55,721 Ask God to watch over you. 1106 01:40:03,729 --> 01:40:05,321 Pray for me, okay? 1107 01:40:08,129 --> 01:40:10,324 Come, Amelia, come. 1108 01:40:10,609 --> 01:40:12,088 Come, child. 1109 01:40:18,009 --> 01:40:19,727 I'll be here, I'll be here. 1110 01:40:54,369 --> 01:40:56,200 Good evening, young man. 1111 01:40:56,609 --> 01:41:00,124 - Good evening. - Don't you remember me? 1112 01:41:00,969 --> 01:41:04,086 - No. - We met on a bus. 1113 01:41:05,449 --> 01:41:08,043 When we were held up, remember? 1114 01:41:09,169 --> 01:41:10,284 Oh, yes. 1115 01:41:10,689 --> 01:41:14,443 I always remember how good you were. 1116 01:41:14,609 --> 01:41:17,965 There aren't people like that, anywhere. 1117 01:41:18,169 --> 01:41:21,764 I couldn't open the store with my grandson, like I told you. 1118 01:41:21,929 --> 01:41:24,887 I wandered around and around. 1119 01:41:25,049 --> 01:41:29,486 Until I got a job here as a night watchman and handyman. 1120 01:41:29,649 --> 01:41:33,085 - Here at the hospital? - That's what they call it. 1121 01:41:34,529 --> 01:41:36,838 You came for them to relieve your girlfriend? 1122 01:41:41,169 --> 01:41:43,080 I came for them to relieve me. 1123 01:41:43,249 --> 01:41:45,638 Don't worry. They all come out okay. 1124 01:41:45,809 --> 01:41:47,561 Screwed, but content. 1125 01:41:49,649 --> 01:41:51,128 God willing. 1126 01:41:52,049 --> 01:41:54,279 A hemorrhage! It won't stop! 1127 01:41:54,449 --> 01:41:55,848 What? 1128 01:42:00,689 --> 01:42:03,965 We're treating her, get out! You can't take her! 1129 01:42:04,129 --> 01:42:06,199 - Out of my way! - She'll bleed to death! 1130 01:42:06,369 --> 01:42:07,358 Wait! 1131 01:42:07,529 --> 01:42:09,645 She's bleeding to death. 1132 01:42:11,049 --> 01:42:12,687 Go straight. 1133 01:42:12,849 --> 01:42:14,123 - In Santa Marta... - Open it. 1134 01:42:14,289 --> 01:42:17,964 ...there is a good hospital. - Yes, I know, doctor. 1135 01:42:26,289 --> 01:42:29,804 I have to go. I have to go! 1136 01:42:32,369 --> 01:42:34,758 Take me, take me! 1137 01:42:36,409 --> 01:42:39,082 Take me! 1138 01:42:39,729 --> 01:42:42,402 Christ, sanctify me! Body of Christ, save me! 1139 01:42:42,569 --> 01:42:45,481 Passion of Christ, comfort me! Blood of Christ, intoxicate me! 1140 01:42:45,689 --> 01:42:47,680 Good Jesus, hear me! 1141 01:42:56,409 --> 01:42:58,286 I don't want to die. 1142 01:42:59,449 --> 01:43:02,885 You won't die. You won't die. 1143 01:43:09,129 --> 01:43:15,523 Thy two breasts are lik e two young roes That are twins... 1144 01:43:24,409 --> 01:43:26,479 Wait, Amelita, wait for me. 1145 01:43:36,609 --> 01:43:37,883 Wait, Amelita. 1146 01:43:53,289 --> 01:43:54,483 Amelita? 1147 01:44:52,449 --> 01:44:55,839 Poor little girl. Imagine that. 1148 01:44:56,009 --> 01:44:56,998 What happened? 1149 01:44:57,609 --> 01:45:01,079 Well, it turns out that Ruben... 1150 01:45:01,249 --> 01:45:03,888 ...Don Paco's son, got her pregnant. Imagine that. 1151 01:45:04,609 --> 01:45:05,883 What a bastard. 1152 01:45:07,249 --> 01:45:11,401 Well, the poor thing was desperate. 1153 01:45:11,569 --> 01:45:14,845 She went to one of those horrid clinics to get rid of the baby. 1154 01:45:16,609 --> 01:45:19,282 Father Amaro, who is a saint... 1155 01:45:19,449 --> 01:45:22,168 ...I don't know how he did it, went to save her. 1156 01:45:22,409 --> 01:45:23,478 Did he save her? 1157 01:45:24,729 --> 01:45:28,642 He got her out of there and took her to a hospital in Santa Marta. 1158 01:45:29,249 --> 01:45:32,878 But the poor thing had already bled to death. 1159 01:45:33,129 --> 01:45:34,323 And she died? 1160 01:45:34,729 --> 01:45:37,607 Yes, she died. 1161 01:45:38,569 --> 01:45:40,048 How awful. 1162 01:45:40,809 --> 01:45:46,679 Gordo, you have to close those clinics down. Today, okay? 1163 01:46:51,369 --> 01:46:54,839 The holy sacrifice of mass which we celebrate today... 1164 01:46:55,009 --> 01:46:58,718 ...we offer for the soul of our dear sister Amelia. 1165 01:46:58,889 --> 01:47:02,165 Lord grant her eternal rest... 1166 01:47:02,489 --> 01:47:05,720 ...and may His perpetual light shine upon her. 1167 01:47:05,889 --> 01:47:08,403 In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. 1168 01:47:08,569 --> 01:47:09,968 Amen. 1169 01:47:10,129 --> 01:47:13,007 - The Lord be with you. - And with your spirit. 1170 01:47:13,169 --> 01:47:16,320 The grace of our Lord Jesus... 1171 01:47:16,489 --> 01:47:18,320 ...the love of the Father... 1172 01:47:18,489 --> 01:47:21,322 ...and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. 1173 01:47:21,489 --> 01:47:23,400 And with your spirit. 1174 01:47:25,009 --> 01:47:27,762 - I confess... - I confess... 1175 01:47:27,929 --> 01:47:32,719 ...before God almighty and before you, brothers... 1176 01:47:32,889 --> 01:47:34,880 ...that I have sinned greatly... 1177 01:47:35,089 --> 01:47:39,401 ...in thought, word, deed and by omission. 1178 01:47:39,569 --> 01:47:44,279 For my faults, my faults, my great faults. 1179 01:47:44,449 --> 01:47:47,839 For these I pray to Holy Mary, always Virgin... 1180 01:47:48,009 --> 01:47:50,921 ...and the angels and the saints... 1181 01:47:51,729 --> 01:47:54,118 ...and all of you, my brothers... 1182 01:47:54,849 --> 01:47:57,886 ...who intercede for me before God our Lord.