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Huacho (2009)
They kingdom come...
They will be done... Let me sleep a little longer. Sweetie. Come on, wake up. Wake up. You have to go to school. Every day the same, come on, sit up! Sit up. Try to wake up. - Just a little longer. - No discussion! Come on. How are you? Open your eyes, wake up... Youll be late. - Moming, Mom. - Good morning. - Sleep well? - Yes. You? Me too. - I'll fill the kettle, don't worry... - Ok. Busy, just a moment! Hey there, chicky! You havent laid a single egg. Lazy! How about you? Any chicks? The hen we have brooding hasnt hatched a single chick. Well need to change the eggs. Yes, you need to have some chicks. - Morning, Dad. Sleep well? - Yes. You take forever in the bathroom. - Ill make Manuels breakfast. - Ok. Manuel, are you asleep again? Wake up, sweetie. Wake up... Manuelito... You have to go to school, honey. Come here. Wake up. How can you sleep so late? You have to go to school. Always the same story. Talk to me, so I know youre awake. - Hello. - "Hello". - Dont you want to go to school? - I'm sleepy. You should go to bed earlier. What time are they picking you up, Dad? They shouldve already come. Im still waiting. You are not working today? Maybe I will, maybe I wont. "Maybe I will, maybe I won't." You always doing the same thing! You better button up your shirt. Hes stealing chocolate again. Manuel, hurry up! Manuel! Coming! There you go with your TV. - He was smart. - That was your father in law You used to tell jokes and make up stories, too. Once in a while. Drink your milk. Look, Mom! Grandpas been eating my chocolate again. Just to taste... You know Manuel doesnt like it. At least take the spoon out, so he wont notice. You need to be smarter, if you dont want to get caught. You can buy him a new jar. A power outage. A power outage. - Go check the fuse box - Go, check the fuses. Watch out for Grandpa. Its not the fuse box. Here. Here. Meat. Theres meat in it. Where are the ripe ones? This milks watered-down. - Good morning - Good morning - How are you, Mrs. Clemira? - Fine and you? - Busy working. - Always working... Listen, I have some bad news. Why? The boss raised the price of milk. - How much? - 250 pesos per liter. Thats too much. Ill go to Guzmans. Guzmans raised the price, too. Same price... With this drought, the cows dont have anything to eat. I need the same as usual, but I dont have enough money. You can pay the difference next time. Which ones are selling better? "Los Nigga..." "Marco Antonio Sols" So we need to order more of those. Well see what we can do. Well go buy more in the city. "Los Charros de Lumaco"? Got it. Take care, bye. Thanks, Mrs. Clemira. I was calling a friend. We are selling some CDs, to make a little extra money. Farm work isnt enough. Don't hold the reigns so tight. Don't worry, I know this horse. There you go, Mrs. Clemira. Bring me a CD of "Los Charros de Lumaco..." to make up for the water in your milk. Still no light. Wilson told me they were going to raise the price. And you wouldn't believe it! Theres no smoke without fire! I didn't want to believe it either. If milk goes up, we should raise the price of cheese. - To 1,500. - At least! - Yeah, at 1.500. - Yeah, agreed. We wont take it lying down! Lets try that price for a week. Or else, better stay home. Drinking mate! No way, well grow old and fat. Eating all that cheese... Can't say were skinny as it is! I want two! Two? A dozen for you! - How much for the cheese? - 1,500. Thats too expensive. Everything has gone up, cheese, too. In Chillan, I can get them for 1,000. Maybe theyre smaller. Not really, and theyre quite good. Well, do as you wish. - Can you show me how big they are? - Yes. Thats a bit expensive. Maybe next time... All right, bye-bye. - Marco Antonio Solis. - I don't like that guy. He sings romantic songs. Im a romantic. So am I, but I didn't like him. Did you like the comedians? Only Kramer. He saved the day! What about Chayane? - We use cows milk. - And how much are they? - Each? - Each. Do you do it all by yourself? Ill get the milk, make the cheese and come here to sell it. Right now, I'm going to San Carlos. Theyll go bad if I take them now. Ill buy some on my way back. All right. Rosi, how many did Cristi sell? One. Its better than nothing! - Made fresh, very good! - Ok, give me one. You wont regret it. If I do, I'll come back to complain! No, youll love it. Youll come back for more. Thank you. Have a safe trip. Hello my boys, how are my "huachitos"? - Why arent you wearing your smocks? - Its too hot, mommy Youll get yourselves dirty! - Bye Clemi. - Bye, bye. - See you tomorrow. - See you tomorrow. Lets go drink something cool at home. - Good afternoon - How much is the cheese? - 1,500 pesos. - 1,500? More than the others? The other ladies are charging 1,000 pesos. We agreed on 1,500! No, theyre selling them for 1,000. Look, wed like two cheeses Could you make an effort? Two for 1,500. Thats not enough. But thats the price in Chillan, 700, 800 pesos... At this hour you wont sell them anyway! We won't tell the others. - Ok, but don't tell anyone. - Well keep the secret, dont worry. Thank you. - Thanks very much. - Bye. - How much for the cheese? - 1.000 pesos. - Ill take two, please. - Ok. - Thank you. - Bye. - Mrs. Clemi, Im leaving. - Already? - Im too tired. - Did you sell everything? I have two left, but Im taking them home. I might eat one myself. Whats that? My grandson made it for me. - On the computer? - Yes. Its hard to read, but its pretty. - Are you leaving, Mrs. Clemira? - In a little while. Im waiting for Manuel, but if he doesnt come I will go alone - Alone? - Yes... Im going home, too. Because its late and there are no more customers. - See you tomorrow. - Ok, bye. Go check the fuse box. Watch out for Grandpa. - Its not the fuse box - What could it be? - Did you pay the bill? - Of course Mom, thats why I went to Chillan. Dad, maybe its the whole area. Manuel, unplug the TV and the fridge. - Maybe someone is stealing the cables. - Yeah, people do that these days. - This power outage reminds me of a story... - Hurry up, Manuel. ...about when my father was a worker... One day, he went to Lautaro for his pay... On his way back, he had to walk through a 500-meter-long tunnel. And in the middle of it, the light went off, just like now. Suddenly, he was attacked by striking miners. Who were asking for a pay raise. Raising their pickaxes, they shouted "Get him!" - Mom, can I have 1,000 pesos? - Thats too much. So the leader said: "Since you are a miner like us we will help you, brother"... Listen to Grandpa. So all the miners chipped in some money for my father to take... - 400? - I said no! Grandpa, could you keep it short, please. Thanks. Your water. - Last but not least, right? - Especially in this heat. Its hard to close. The zipper is tight. - Bye, Dad. - Bye, sweetie. - Take care of yourself. - You too. Did your father take his sweater? I dont know, I dont think so. You know he forgets everything. Here it is. Hes such a scatterbrain, he never remembers anything. Alejandra, how are you? - Fine. How are you? - Fine, thank you. - I see its ready. - Yes, Im almost done. Come have a look at my doughnuts. Is that enough? Yes, I think so. We have six visitors coming today. Three or four North Americans. And the others are foreigners too. The drinks will be ready soon. Good, but don't forget anything, What about the "cazuela"? I know which chicken to kill. Perfect then, Im off... Actually, I need to talk to you. Quickly then, Im in a hurry. You might get angry, I always ask you the same thing... I wanted to ask you for an advance. Again? Live told you, I dont make enough. Alejandra, put your thinking cap on. I've given you an advance two months in a row. You need to start controlling your expenses. I have taxes to pay soon, you know. And I dont get paid right away either. I have to go to the agency, to pick up the checks. - Hi. - Hi, Eva. - How are you? - Fine and you? Pretty good. A little tired from the heat. Everythings tiny. Tiny mirror, tiny shoes. - Stop complaining. - Everythings "Mama Smurf" sized! Here, taste this. I need to ask you for a favor. - Could you lend me some money? - Money? - 20,000 pesos. - And Mama Smurf? I asked, but she said no. She always says yes. Not this time. Im broke, too. I paid some bills yesterday, and gave the rest to my mom. The "gringos" might tip you. Service is included! Youre broke, I understand. You know I'd lend it to you if I had it. Ok then, hurry up. And the reconnection charge? If I pay today, will it be restored today? I want to be sure its restored today. Ok, Ill get there as soon as possible. Thanks. Well continue our visit this way, please. What a pretty dress! - Youre going to stain it. - No, I wont. Look whos wearing her new dress! You forgot the tag. - Did you wash the herbs? - Yes. You look great in that dress. - Thanks. - Are you going to Chillan? Yes. I'd like to leave once Im done cleaning up. No problem. And before you leave, dont forget to put the "cazuela" pot on the table. Ill put it back in the fridge later. Ok, Ill take care of it. This house is the biggest in the farm. We call it "The Pearl of the Farm". Houses like this one were built in Chile, during Colonial times. They were built The distance you could travel in a day by cart or on horseback. In those days, of course, there were no roads. Mr. Francisco, drop me off here, please. Im going to the mall. Ok. - Take care. - Thanks. - Say hello to your parents. - I will, thanks. - Do you have the receipt, please? - Here. May I? One moment, Ill check with my supervisor. Ill be right back. Madam, are you being helped? Yes, I asked for a refund. That may take a while. May I help the next customer? Hello, Ive come to pay my electricity. May I see the bill, please? It comes to Will the power come back on today? Within 24 hours. Do you think its possible today? It doesnt depend on us, it depends on the company. Manuel, hurry up! Mom, can I have the 100 pesos? You and your But you said youd give me 100 pesos. - 100 pesos. - Ok, Ill give them to you! Lets go, hurry up. - Did you take your juice? - What juice? For school. It's in the fridge. I left you with some neighbors to go get the midwife. I had to cross rivers in the middle of a storm, at night. I finally found a house, but it was dark... - It wasnt her house? - No. It was pitch black out there... I asked where she lived, it was further off. I kept searching all night, in despair. - Bye Grandma. - Bye. Bye. Bye. The baby's chances of survival were diminishing. When I got home, he was dead. I almost forgot. Why are you back? To give this paper to Grandma. Look. Thats lovely! Show it to Grandpa. - Where did you do it? - At school. - Its hard to read. - "Fresh Cheese." You have to take it to the highway. Thats right. Youll need a sturdy board to put it on... so it won't fly away. Let me see, Mom. Sorry. Do we have Spanish or Math today? I can't remember what the teacher said. I brought the Spanish textbook. Guys, do you know where Dusan is? No idea. Theres three of you, Ill be fourth, ok? - Yeah, Ill tell him. - Im fourth. Yeah, Ill tell him! Dusan, Im fourth. Thats right, I forgot. The others got here and made a fuss. They were fighting over the PSP. I didnt want to let them play, but they forced me. But you can play after lunch. Ok. Be in the first five, or youll lose your turn. Ok. "One day... or another..." "One day or another, "we will all be happy." "We will all... ...be... ...happy." "I will be freed of my shadow... "and my name..." "I will be freed of my... Whats going on? Whats happening, kids. Please. Lets finish off this chapter So we can do something more fun. "He who was afraid, ...will hear his mothers steps alongside." - Lets play soccer! - Ok. Give me a break! Im in the middle of a game. Teams of six. Theres one player too many. Lete, youre the worst player. Youre out! Im not the worst player! The peasants the worst player. You suck, peasant! Go get the ball! Not so hard! Peasant, better take care of the cattle! Lets go to the other side, its not as crowded. - Bye, take care. - Bye. We have a Toyota Yaris Sport. Dusan, the others have left. - Will you let me play? - No. Come on, Im third. No. But you arrived after everyone else. I was in the bathroom. Thats not my problem. You know your car's license plate? Yeah. ZJ 9569. So, its new? No, its two years old. Last summer, I went to Via del Mar. Via is nice. Theres the beach, the sun... I was there with my mom, and my moms boyfriend. We went to the movies with a friend of his. And we met these guys who dared us to race them. So we did. It was awesome. - Bye. - Bye. Dusan, lend it to me? - Lend it to me. - No. - Im the only one left. - You were the sixth to arrive. But the others have left! - Makes no difference. - How come? Come on... Im playing. What does it matter to you? Let me play. You can play at home. I have to recharge it and have lunch. - You can play anytime you like! - I want to play now. Youll play later, if youre in the first five. I was fourth this morning. Lete told you so. Its my PSP, not Lete's. - Youre a real pal... - Thank you See now, peasant. Three. Four. Now, I would like you to write a speech. At the end of class, someone from each group will read it. Yes? Do we get a group grade? There is a provisional qualification for the whole group, so start working. You, why are you throwing stones? You can not do that, stop! Go and play with something else! What tool are you using? No, youre not looking in the right place. Open the window ...there it is a tool called History... yeah... and there you can undo the mistake. Hold on. Whats wrong, Hernandez? Sir, Dusan and Letelier are playing with a PSP. Yes. And? Videogames are forbidden at school. Yes, but thats my problem. Go back to class, Ill deal with it later. - Ok. - Go back to class. I was saying that you need to backtrack, until you find your mistake. - The teacher, careful! - Silence, please, seated. Quiet. No running! Be seated. No running! It is 3:50. In 30 minutes, well start reading the speeches. Each group will read its speech. Choose a person to read it. Letelier, Fernandez and Gasic, I saw you playing with that videogame - Put it away right now! - Yeah mister, just a second. - I said right now! - Yeah mister, one more goal I said now! Put it in a bag. Yeah, yeah. If you dont put it away I will take it! Put it away. Gasic, put it away. And since you seem to know so much about the subject, you will be the first group to read your speech. And for you it will count in your final grade. - What? - It will count in your final grade. Quiet, and get to work. If you have a doubt, ask me. Excuse me. Manuel, its so late! - Are you tired? - Yeah. Why aren't you wearing your smock? Its in my backpack. You have to wear it, otherwise youll ruin your uniform. - Mrs. Mara Ins sent me to Chillan. - I was about to ask. - Next time, we could meet up. - And how? You let me know in advance. - So I can pick you up. - Ok. Are you tired? Look what I have for you here. - What is it? - This little candy. I don't want it now. Save it for later. - Ok. - Thanks. I got out late because... Im doing a workshop, were painting a mural. Oh, thats why. - Sit on my lap. - No. Youll be more comfortable. - You can rest a little. - No. Sit down a little. - Can I? - Yes. Just one leg... Are you comfortable? Get some rest. You can sleep. Move a little. Thats comfier. You can sleep, if you want. Cornelio! - Your sweater... - I forgot it. - Don't be in such a rush! - Thanks. I didnt do my military service, it wasnt mandatory. My father died and I was alone taking care of my mother and ten brothers. Being the eldest, I had to look after the house. I would have liked to do it, but I couldnt. I have a son in the army. Hes a professional soldier. After serving in Coyhaique, they sent him to Arica, then to Santiago, and now hes in Linares waiting for a promotion. - Good luck. - You too. Youre too used to being pushed. Im sick of it. - Come on, Don Cornelio. - With this we are dropping dead. He got used to it. He just loves being pushed. - Ok, see now. - See now. - Bye Don Cornelio. - Bye bye mister. Lets have some water. Don't lean against the switch, youre turning off the sign outside. As I was telling you, our daughter has a kid. But its not a problem. Id like to help her out. Don Cornelio, those things happen. Her brothers are in Santiago. Im putting the papers in order, so I can leave her with something. Don Segundo. You again! Please stop doing that! This is the third time I have to move you. Our customers cant see the neon sign, dammit! - Whats the matter?! Who do you think you are!? Relax. - Nobody bangs on my table! - Relax, will you? Easy. I'm talking with him. Did you see how he banged on my table? You... So you can help them to plant and harvest. I will help your grandson. He is studying in Chillan? Grandpa! Grandpa! Hello. Come on. Were waiting outside. - Hello. - Nice to meet you, boy. Now we have to go, but we will talk later. Were waiting for you. - Dont forget you bag. - Oh, right. Bye my friends, Ill see you soon, God Willing. You never change. The other day you forgot your cap and now you almost left your bag. I mightve forgotten my bag, but not my friends. Your grandpa always comes here. I come here every day. To have some fun. You almost forgot me, I waited for hours... If we hadnt shown up, would you have drunk till morning? Maybe not till morning, but a little longer, yes. - Hi, Dad. - Hows my girl? Fine. - What are you doing here? - Mrs. Mara Ines sent me to Chillan. She was in the same bus as Manuel. - How about the drinks? - I have a few, so Im a little tipsy now... Let me tell you a story of my youth, a story you don't know... Looking for work we left with some friends to the mountains. And leaving Chillan to the east, between Pinto and Recinto, we found this big farm. There was a sawmill, some wheat fields... - Back when you traveled the country? - Yes, I had to make a living. So we asked who we should talk to, and we were told to go see a guy named... Gutierrez. He was the overseer... - Mom, Grandpas told this story before. - You know how he is, eat! ...and he sent us to harvest the wheat - Can I play with your cell phone? - The batterys dead with the power outage. He would reply: "Good work you did today, the boss will be happy" Wed say, "Howdy, Gutierrez!" But he used to hit the bottle a little too much. And his health started failing. So much it was so, that he couldnt even lift his head when we called his name. Hed sit there all day, in his chair. And one fine day... - You are not eating, Ale? - No, mom. Until one good day, Gutierrez died, and we had to organize the funeral. He had this dog, that was so attached to him... that when we said "Gutierrez" the dog would wag its tail. But later, the dog too lost its spunk. It became sad. So we called the dog "Gutierrez", too. The dog was sick with sadness. He hide behind some logs... And even when we yelled "Gutierrez!" It laid still, like its master had. - It wouldnt get up. - No. So we ended up burying it too, just like Gutierrez. What do you think? Too bad both of them died. But its a good story, nonetheless. Theres one more thing I want to say... Maybe because Im tipsy... Im not as good a worker as I used to be. Im fencing the pasture, as you know, a work that used to take me a couple of days... But I've been at it for two weeks, and I cant see the end of it. Well see if I even finish. - Its your age, Dad. - Yeah, I suppose... Sometimes I think about all the things Ive done in my life... and of how it all fades away, slowly, day after day. And then I start reflecting, my mind turning for answers:"Why do I have so little left?" - Time takes its toll. - Yes. Why work so much, anyways? You know your brothers will haggle over the land? I agree, Dad. - The light, finally! - Great! You know youre not the only heir, so why work so hard? You must like it. - Mom, can I take your plate? - Yes, thanks. You havent eaten, Dad. All you do is talk. Manuel, plug the fridge in. The wine warms me up. Keep the leftovers for tomorrow. The wine warms you up... - Eat your corn, Manuel. - What? Your corn. You havent eaten a thing. Keep the leftovers for tomorrow. |
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