"NOBODY'S LIFE" "This is Emilio Barrero Sanchez, when he was just a baby." "And here he's older, but still young, with his mom." "He doesn't have a mom anymore, because she died." "Here, at the beach." "Here, with a tricycle and a ball." "Here he's dressed as a Roman with..." "His cousin Ana." "...his cousin Ana... and a donkey." "His family." "And here with one of the three wise men, Melchior." "And here with his classmates." "He's in the second row." "Second from the left." "Second from the left." "This is Emilio Barrero Sanchez doing his military service." "And here he's with Agata Moliner Pereira when they were dating." "And this is me, his son." "Sergio..." "Barrero Moliner." "Actually, today would be great." "This morning?" "Did your husband tell you it's about the health insurance policy?" "Perfect." "What if I come by around..." "Fine, at 2:30." "Let me check my schedule." "Today's the 20th, right?" "Kiss Mommy and let's go." "That's perfect." "I have another visit near Aravaca." "Doctor Arevalo, number 27, 6th floor." "Sergio, we're leaving." "Let's see." "That's near the old village, right?" "Okay, great." "See you soon." "My kiss!" "You'll catch cold, Agata." "No, I won't." "Give me a kiss." "We're having dinner with Jose and Tina tonight." "Tonight?" "Yes." "Try to leave the bank early." "Hey, my briefcase." "Go on, buckle up." "Life is a garden Blossoming in spring" "Life is a party The biggest party of all" "You only live once So open your heart to all" "Life is a garden" "Blossoming in spring" "My son works here, at the Bank of Spain." "The bank of all banks." "The Bank of Spain." "A job with lots of responsibility." "Emilio's in charge of..." "He works in the international department with Brussels and the euro and..." "So he's got a lot of responsibility." "If he wanted, he could talk about how important he is and all that." "But he's very modest and never talks about his job." "And to think, he works at the Bank of Spain!" "He's an economist." "He studied economics at university." "A very good student." "And a great son." "Sorry I'm late." "The executive meetings always run late..." "Then tell them you have a family and leave." "Just like that." "Hi." "Did you get wet?" "No, I parked right in front." "Smells great." "Spoons?" "Right there." "Here, I'll serve the wine." "And the kids?" "They've eaten." "They're rehearsing." "Why don't you help Agata set the table?" "I can do it." "We need water, we have to open the wine, we need napkins..." "Still rehearsing?" "Hey, that's my butt!" "Who have we got under here?" "Who is this bad little kid?" "Daddy!" "Sergio?" "It's the babysitter." "Her name's Rosana." "Emilio, come to dinner!" "Pharmaceuticals are on the upswing." "New vaccines, the genome..." "More coffee?" "No, honey." "I can invest it directly, you know that." "Undeclared cash is no problem." "Better, actually." "lf you can afford it." "They're asleep." "Sergio, too?" "Did they behave?" "Yes." "Have you paid her yet?" "Me?" "2,500 pesetas." "You came by moped?" "Yes." "It's raining." "Thank you." "I'll give you a lift." "It's hardly raining." "She'll kill herself." "And leave them here alone?" "Don't worry about us." "It'll take no time." "Come on." "Give us a hand." "Leave it, I'll do it." "I'll be right back." "But we have to talk to them." "It's okay, forget it." "No way." "You want me to tell them?" "Don't worry, I'll be fine." "Bye." "Bye." "Do you want to tell them, or should I?" "Their relationship was always cold." "You think so?" "They always worried about work and their kids, not about each other." "Maybe you and I..." "I don't know." "Sometimes couples fall into a routine." "We should go out more, do more things..." "I like staying home." "Talk more..." "You never talk about your job or any of your colleagues." "Because they're very boring, Agata." "But I'd like to meet them." "We've been through this." "I know, but..." "You're weird about this stuff." "See more people..." "We see our parents, Tina, Jose." "And right before the kids' play." "You have to talk to Jose." "What for?" "So he can tell you about it." "Maybe we can help." "We're his friends, right?" "You can talk to Tina." "I intend to." "Tomorrow's Saturday." "Go and have a chat with Jose." "And remind him to send someone about the sprinkler, will you?" "Yes, dear." "Good night." "Sleep well." "That girl Rosana isn't involved in this, is she?" "She's just a kid." "Yes." "I met Emilio... because he was Jose's friend when we started dating a long time ago." "They were very different." "And still are." "Emilio was discreet... somewhat timid... and Jose talked more, he was bolder, more aggressive, more conceited... more of a show-off." "My home life is hell, Emilio." "Don't say that, Jose." "My home life is hell, Emilio." "Don't say that, Jose." "Tina hates me." "She's got it in for me." "What about you?" "I don't know." "I love her, but..." "Is there another woman?" "No." "No way." "Okay, okay." "So what will you do?" "Excuse me, have you got azaleas?" "Yes, there, in back." "Thanks." "So what now?" "Separation, for now." "I'm looking for an apartment." "I'm going to need some cash..." "for furniture, and for Tina..." "Of course." "A couple million pesetas from what you invested for me." "This isn't a good time, Jose." "When would you need it?" "I don't know." "How about Thursday after the kids' play?" "This Thursday?" "Is there a problem?" "Not at all." "Fine." "I knew Emilio was the ideal son-in-law the day I met him." "Not him, though." "He wasn't so sure." "What are you talking about, Maria?" "He doesn't remember, but I do." "And I was right." "Is he happy with Agata or not?" "Yes." "They're very happy." "Yes." "Talk about the investments." "Right." "Emilio handles our investments." "And those of many friends." "Emilio." "Have you got it?" "Yes." "Don't count it here." "There's only 1,300,000 pesetas." "Yeah." "We said 2 million." "It's all I have that's undeclared." "I told you, the minimum investment is 2 million." "You only gave me 48 hours." "You said you had it." "I don't know." "Then give it back." "I'll make up the difference myself." "It'd be a shame to miss out." "They still owe me for the apartment I sold." "When will that be?" "Next week, maybe." "Whenever you can, or else..." "I have to get back to the bank." "Wait, slow down." "How are Agata and Sergio?" "Fine, excited about the play tomorrow." "You'll be there, right?" "No, Maria needs some tests done." "What kind of tests?" "Some sort of analysis." "Is it serious?" "No, I hope not." "Go on, you're in a hurry." "Give Sergio an ovation for us." "Don't be upset, but if we stay in your branches... they might break and we'll fall." "Your leaves are too dry for us." "We'd better find another tree." "Please, please, Mr. Trunk." "I'm so very cold." "I'm a lonely, wandering worm." "I've got no place to live... because I'm so small... that I need a home low to the ground so I can go in." "Everyone come into my house." "Life is a garden" "Blossoming in spring" "Life is a party" "The biggest party of all" "You only live once So open your heart to all" "How much is here?" "One million pesetas." "The Swiss thing should come through by the end of the month." "Oh, man..." "No problem." "You sure?" "I think so." "And the apartment?" "I found a cheap one." "So it's permanent?" "Daddy, can I sleep at Gustavo's tomorrow night?" "What did your mother say?" "She said yes." "I said we'll see." "Go find your sister." "You see what happens?" "I'll be right back." "They're my kids, too." "So you abandon them?" "Drop it." "We've talked enough." "What did the principal want?" "Nothing, I promised to help her with some credit." "But I forgot." "Credit?" "For the school?" "No, to buy a home." "What's wrong?" "My ear hurts." "God, his ear." "Come here, honey." "He's got a fever." "Tomorrow we're going to the doctor." "No, no." "I promise he won't hurt you." "We've been before." "I don't want to, Daddy." "Come here." "We'll see." "A brave kid like you afraid of going to the doctor?" "I'm not afraid." "No?" "Besides, it doesn't hurt anymore." "You know what we'll do?" "We'll go with Daddy." "No, I can't." "I've got too much work." "Want to see Daddy's bank?" "Agata..." "We'll take Daddy to work on the way, okay?" "Okay." "Okay." "Okay, champ." "I'll call you later from the office." "If that doctor hurts you..." "Okay?" "Shall I pick you up?" "What about Sergio?" "No, I'll take a taxi." "You sure?" "Yes, my love." "Right." "I'm off." "I've got a meeting at 10:30." "Would you mind..." "Good morning." "Good morning." "Where are you going?" "Administration." "Here." "Please keep your visitor's pass visible at all times." "Thank you." "Those are useless." "They're from a course that finished yesterday." "I'll get you another." "Hello." "I'm Rosana." "I baby-sit for the Munozes." "Remember?" "Sure, hi." "You work here, right?" "Here." "This is the new one." "Thanks, Antonio." "Hope the kid's all right." "His son has otitis." "Jose said you worked here." "What brings you here?" "A scholarship." "Well, I'm applying." "Great." "I want to study in London." "London?" "But there's so much paperwork." "Well, we're a public institution..." "Right, well, I have a meeting." "Could you help me with this?" "Sorry, but I'm late." "Where are you going?" "Good morning." "It was approved in the meeting." "Of course." "Of course I read it." "Fine, I'll call you later." "I have a..." "Yes, okay." "Talk to you later." "Yes?" "Emilio Barrero." "I'm here about the scholarships." "What scholarships?" "The bank scholarships." "In London." "That isn't this department." "Come in." "Excuse me." "What is it, Ramon?" "Do you work here, sir?" "No." "He's here for a scholarship." "Yeah." "Your identification card?" "Right here." "You have to wear it." "And these are private offices." "Oh, we have to wear it." "He'll show you where to find scholarship information." "That's very kind of you, thanks." "I'm very sorry." "Don't mention it." "This way, please." "A thousand apologies." "It's not important." "What's up, champ?" "Did you cry?" "Not even once?" "You see, silly?" "Of course." "Okay." "But you have to do your homework." "Are you sure?" "Fine." "Where do you think?" "I'm at work, at the bank." "Sure." "I'll leave early if I can." "I'd better go, I have a client waiting." "Okay." "No, I already told Mom." "I love you too, sweetheart." "This one he brought from Amsterdam." "This one my daddy brought from Brussels." "And this one, too." "And this giraffe, from Paris." "And this little piggybank... he brought from..." "I don't remember." "From Strasbourg." "Right." "My dad travels a lot because he's an economist." "When I turn 40, like him..." "I'll be an economist, too." "Or a racecar driver." "Or both." "That's it." "Sergio, honey." "Look what you did!" "It was an accident." "Go on, step aside." "Let me see..." "Bring a newspaper from the kitchen." "No, wait." "Don't step on it." "Stay still." "Let's see..." "Hello?" "Hurry, it's Daddy!" "Hi, Daddy!" "How are you?" "All right?" "Yes." "You're home early." "How was work?" "Fine." "What happened?" "The vase broke." "It's broken." "Yes, it is." "And the camera?" "Eugenia asked to borrow it." "I was checking the batteries." "Eugenia Ruiz?" "Yes." "What are you doing?" "Don't film me, Agata." "Why not?" "Because I said no." "Agata..." "Now, ladies and gentlemen, the man who's afraid of cameras..." "Emilio Barrero Sanchez!" "Okay, fine." "You asked for it!" "That's it." "Did you film it?" "No." "Erase it." "No." "That girl Rosana called." "What about?" "She'll call back later." "She said she saw you at the bank." "Yeah." "What?" "Tina's baby-sitter sure is lucky." "In 10 years I've never seen you at the bank." "Really?" "Oh, you women." "Look, you, I'm gonna give you a spanking." "Now you're gonna get it." "Do you have a light?" "What?" "A light." "No, sorry." "Emilio." "Sorry I'm late, I had a meeting." "It's all right." "Would you like a drink?" "No, thanks." "I can't stay very long." "I've got a ton of paperwork to check for tomorrow." "So what is this about?" "I told Jose that I'd seen you... at the bank, and he said you might be able to help... with my scholarship." "He told me to call you." "Scholarships are handled by our Education Department." "They're an independent branch of the bank." "And they don't like the rest of us meddling." "I suppose it's to avoid favoritism in the recommendations." "I don't want a recommendation, just..." "Jose said since you work there... you could advise me about how to apply." "It's all explained in the brochures, right?" "Well, yes." "They don't accept late entries... or applications with any missing documents, or..." "Well, it is a public institution." "Of course." "Anything else I can help you with?" "No, that's it." "Thank you very much." "I'll keep the deadlines in mind." "No, you didn't drink anything." "No matter." "No, really." "What are you doing?" "Nothing, I'm just here." "Can you give me a hand?" "Sure." "Do you have plans later?" "No, why?" "Because... we have the house all to ourselves." "To do what?" ""To do what?"" "Because..." "What do you think?" "First I look at you." "Then I want you." "Later I kiss you." "And then..." "I eat you up!" "That tickles!" "You're not in the mood." "Well..." "I thought so." "Fine, let's finish this first." "No." "You either want to or you don't." "Come on, I want to." "Well, now I don't." "Agata..." "Besides, I have to call my mom to see if her results came in." "Did you hear about Jose and Tina?" "With two little girls..." "Will you keep babysitting for them?" "I don't know." "Sure." "You want some turron?" "No." "How's the scholarship going?" "So many people apply." "It won't be easy." "What's it for?" "To continue your studies in London?" "Yes." "Economics?" "No, I'm studying sociology." "But the president's an economist..." "and he doesn't like sociologists." "Of course." "I'll get it." "Who's the president?" "Fabian Estape." "Hey, I know Estape." "Yeah?" "Yeah." "He supervised my final thesis..." "and we became friends." "You're friends?" "Sometimes we have dinner when he's in Madrid." "He likes hearing gossip about the bank." "I heard he's coming to Madrid next week for a lecture." "Yeah, he mentioned that." "Will he call you?" "I'm sure he will." "To go out to dinner?" "Yes..." "Would you introduce us?" "I'd really like to meet him." "To show him that sociologists aren't stupid." "No, forget it." "You want to meet him?" "Really?" "He'd love to meet you." "Yeah?" "Sure, he loves pretty girls." "Once upon a time... there was a diver who lived in his diving bubble." "It was round and very pretty." "This man, who was a diver, really liked his bubble." "But he had to watch out for sharp things... like cacti, starfish... broken glass, knives... so that his bubble wouldn't break." "Because if his protective bubble were to break..." "He was a diver." "Yes." "So he wouldn't be able to keep living as he always had... and he'd drown... and his family and friends..." "Would be very sad." "Because if their friend the diver drowned... they'd never see him again." "And if they never saw him again..." "What are you doing?" "I was filming a story." "You shouldn't touch this camera." "Can it be in the birthday video?" "We'll see." "Who told you that story?" "Daddy." "Daddy?" "Go on, time for bed." "Can't I wait for Daddy?" "He has a bank dinner tonight." "Let's go." "Come on." "Good evening." "Good evening." "We have a reservation." "In whose name?" "Fabian Estape." "Is he here yet?" "No, not yet." "Would you like to wait inside?" "Shall we?" "Yes." "Go right in." "Go ahead." "No, I haven't read it yet." "But don't tell him that." "Would he mind if I asked him to sign it?" "Not at all." "He's very..." "He loves to be recognized." "He even gets stopped in the street in Barcelona." "Don't be nervous." "He's charming." "Not very punctual, but charming." "I'm going to wash my hands." "Now?" "Just a moment." "Good evening, this is Mr. Estape's secretary." "That's why I'm calling." "He isn't feeling well and he won't be able to dine with Mr. Barrero." "No, it's nothing serious." "Could you pass a message on to him?" "Please take this down." "He isn't here yet?" "He'll be here any minute." "Traffic in Madrid..." "Excuse me." "Mr. Estape's secretary just called to say that he won't be able to make it." "Oh, my." "He asked me to give you this note." "What?" ""Scholarship granted."" "You'll get your scholarship." "I haven't applied yet." "Yes, but when you do, you'll get it." "Will you be dining?" "Of course." "Let's celebrate." "Why not?" "Then it's decided." "It's on the third floor." "My parents went to Malaga and left it to me." "Nice neighborhood." "Traditional, isn't it?" "Yes." "Right." "Wait, just one thing." "Why don't I have Estape sign your book before he goes back to Barcelona?" "When you get it, call me to come pick it up." "Or should I call you?" "No." "You shouldn't bother with all this." "It's no bother at all." "Okay, well..." "Okay." "I'd better go." "Thanks for everything." "I had a great time." "Goodbye." "Goodbye." "Hi." "Hi." "Why are you here?" "It's signed." "How can he say this?" "He doesn't even know me." "I told him what you're like." ""A juggling angel"?" "Are you up here?" "Where?" "That's my graduation photo." "I look terrible." "Well, in my graduation photo..." "I wore a toga." "I looked great." "When did you graduate?" "In '81 ." "Can I see?" "No, no." "Let me see." "No, really." "Come on." "No." "Want some coffee?" "Estape told me that although you got the scholarship..." "your application still has to be impressive." "Of course, it will be." "I know how Estape likes things done." "Like I said, he supervised my thesis." "lf you want, I can help." "But you're busy." "I could get away at lunchtime... or on a Saturday." "Shouldn't you be at home?" "My home life is hell." "My wife hates me." "She's got it in for me." "I can't take it anymore." "I've told your husband several times." "Take this, sweetheart." "He's missed four months of payments." "I didn't..." "Four months?" "How can that be?" "The bank returns the bills." "That's very odd." "I'll show you if you want." "No, I'll talk to my husband." "Are we going now?" "Wait a minute, son." "See you later." "Take this." "Otherwise Sergio will be expelled." "Which would be a shame, because he's so sweet... and so involved in class... and the teachers love him." "I'll talk to my husband tonight and it'll be resolved tomorrow." "Please." "I will, don't worry." "How could you forget to pay our son's tuition?" "I changed accounts, and the bank started returning the bills." "Hi, sweetheart." "Come here, you monster." "Sergio, your food will get cold." "Go on." "They're going to expel him from school!" "Don't be silly, Agata." "They will if we don't pay!" "See to it tomorrow." "Tomorrow's Saturday." "Monday." "She said she'd already mentioned it." "She said she'd already mentioned it to you several times." "Is that what you were talking about after the play?" "Yes, Agata." "You said she asked about credit." "Credit and the fucking tuition!" "I said I'd take care of it Monday." "That's it!" "That's it!" "Agata..." "Where's Mom?" "She left." "What do you mean, she left?" "Yeah." "Stay put." "I'll be right back." "Agata!" "Agata." "Forgive me, my love." "Please forgive me." "Forgive me." "Things have been crazy at work lately and..." "I'm sorry." "No, it's my fault, too." "It's just..." "I picked up my mom's x-rays today." "And?" "There are spots on them." "My God." "Does she know?" "No." "What did the doctor say?" "The specialist has to see them." "God, sweetheart..." "Agata." "Are you taking them to the specialist?" "Yes." "When?" "Tomorrow." "Hold on." "You know Duarte, the guy from the bank?" "Yes." "His cousin's an oncologist." "A good one." "I could show them to him tomorrow." "What do I tell the specialist?" "To wait." "One day is no big deal." "It's nothing serious, you'll see." "Can I have a kiss?" "Yes." "Are these the spots?" "Yes." "The same as your mother's." "How long have you known?" "Agata hadn't been feeling well for some time... and we went to the doctor." "Does Sergio know?" "No, of course not." "Nobody knows." "And you're not to tell anyone." "No, no." "So what are you going to do?" "There are tests... but we can't afford them." "I've barely got anything in the bank." "I gave you everything to invest." "Can't you take it from there?" "Right now isn't a good time, Dad." "God." "I have some savings that I didn't want to touch..." "This is an emergency, Dad." "If not, then..." "Yeah." "Sure." "How much do you need?" "How much have you got?" "We transferred the money to the school and took care of the Visa bill." "What about the lease on your home?" "That's taken care of." "We're still getting bills." "Yes, but it's fine." "There was a mistake." "Thank you, Carlos." "Please, I need this loan." "Your overdraft is too high, Mr. Barrero." "Head office won't approve it." "If your salary were on account..." "I work on commission." "But you must deposit it somewhere." "No, gardening is all cash-only." "That's the tradition." "Now that I'm out of the red, couldn't we..." "My wife has cancer." "Of the liver." "It may have spread to the lung." "I'm sorry." "If it metastasizes..." "My wife's dying of cancer, and you want the rent..." "Wait one moment." "I spoke to the manager." "You have until Friday." "Otherwise we'll have to evict you." "I'm sorry." "Thank you." "You like it?" "I love it." "Yes?" "Yes." "It's wonderful." "First I look at you." "Then I want you." "Later, I kiss you." "And then, I eat you up." "My love." "Wait." "Where are you going?" "Wait." "What's that?" "What's that?" "Open it." "Your graduation photo." "Where are you?" "Faculty of Economics" "I'm not here." "What do you mean?" "I was class of '82." "You said class of '81 ." "Did I?" "No." "Sorry, darling." "But I'm flattered that you remembered my birthday." "What shitty luck." "Not at all, look!" "There's Jose, that tramp!" "Class of '82?" "Yeah, class of '82." "Maybe Agata has it somewhere." "I'll find it for you." "She keeps it for you?" "All that stuff." "Papers, photos..." "How can you keep lying to her all the time?" "What's wrong?" "Isn't it time for you to go home?" "Go ahead." "Open the door." "I'm really sorry." "You're right." "I was wrong." "I thought it was '81 ." "Please forgive me." "All I want in this life is to be with you." "Please." "I love you." "You only want to be with me?" "I just want to be with you, that's all I know." "Okay?" "You're sure?" "I'm sure." "Anything else?" "This frying pan." "Wash it by hand." "Tomorrow I'll buy detergent for the washing machine." "Don't fold that, it's dirty." "Have you swept the floor?" "What's wrong, Emilio?" "Honey..." "We'll be evicted on Friday if I don't pay 500,000 pesetas." "By who?" "The owner." "But..." "But it's our house." "My father made the down payment." "It's a lie." "What's a lie?" "It's all a lie." "I don't work at the bank." "Not at the bank or anywhere else." "All my business trips, my schedule, my briefcase, my hurrying..." "It's all a lie." "That's why you couldn't call me at work." "There is no work." "There's nothing." "But... what have we been living on all these years?" "On your income." "On the money your dad gave us to buy the house." "And on all the investments I fabricated to get your parents and Jose... and everyone else... to keep giving me money." "But it's all over now." "I have no money left." "I can't get any more... nor do I want to." "All I know is... the one true thing... is that I'm in love." "In love as I've never been before." "With Rosana." "Jose and Tina's baby-sitter." "I want to move in with her." "Don't tell Sergio." "Tell him I'm away on business." "That's it." "Agata." "Agata." "Surprise!" "Congratulations!" "For he's a jolly good fellow" "For he's a jolly good fellow" "For he's a jolly good fellow" "Which nobody can deny" "A crown?" "For the king of the house!" "Put it on!" "Put it on!" "Put it on!" "Put it on!" "Great!" "The cake!" "The cake!" "The cake!" "How handsome!" "Who was it?" "You!" "Are there enough candles?" "Forty, good." "Go on, blow them out." "Okay." "Great!" "Can we watch the video?" "First the cake." "Now's the time." "It's a safe investment, in the long term." "A cancer research laboratory." "But I'd need the money right away." "I don't have that much undeclared." "Then whatever you've got." "No." "I'm a public servant." "I don't have cash." "Excuse me." "Excuse me." "It's a very important question:" "can you still get it up at 40?" "Agata..." "Please, I'm talking to Carlos." "It's an important question." "How about Lolo?" "Try your brother." "I doubt he'll be interested." "Daddy, Daddy." "Don't you want to see the video, Daddy?" "Yes..." "Yes." "Let's watch the video." "It's ready." "Put on your crown." "Go on." "Okay, okay." "Here." "Press play." "This is Emilio Barrero Sanchez, when he was just a baby." "What a handsome baby." "And here he's older, but still young, with his mom." "He doesn't have a mom anymore, because she died." "Emilio, turning 40 is wonderful." "She looks like a Broadway star!" "Ever since I turned 40, way back... whenever, I feel better than ever." "I'm happier, more relaxed..." "I feel more mature... more attractive, sexier... and I meet more men." "But try not to meet any women." "You're my sister's husband." "We've been married for 12 years." "Twelve very happy years for me." "And..." "I'm very much in love with him." "He's very much in love with me." "We have an absolutely beautiful child." "And we've never had a single fight." "And that's because he works so much." "I don't like to sleep alone... because there are thieves and murderers... and preying mantises around." "But Mommy says... that nothing will ever happen to either of us." "Because Daddy can handle anything." "I think even a preying mantis." "My dad travels a lot because he's an economist." "When I turn 40, like him..." "I'll be an economist, too." "Send Daddy a big kiss!" "Daddy!" "Now one from Mommy." "Don't film me." "Why not?" "Because I said no." "Agata..." "You're shameless." "Emilio Barrero Sanchez!" "Okay, fine." "You asked for it!" "That's it." "Very nice." "Let's hear a speech!" "No." "Yes!" "Go on!" "Here, little prince." "Come on, you bullfighter." "You all know I'm not much of a talker... but I'd like to say a couple of things." "First, I thank you all for this wonderful party." "And this very moving videotape." "It was a surprise." "One I didn't expect." "The second thing I wanted to say is..." "Tomorrow I leave for London." "Yes, they told me earlier at the bank." "They're sending me to London for a week to train for..." "Well, it isn't official, but it looks like a promotion." "I wanted to tell you in person... not on the phone." "But when I got home, everyone was here." "Why were you in the car so long?" "We were watching through the blinds, wondering what you were doing." "I was thinking... about the training course... and my future at the bank." "Did you suspect anything about the party?" "No." "Not even the day you saw me with the camera?" "No." "I was sure you'd suspect something." "Not at all." "You did great." "I had no idea." "And did you like your gifts?" "Yes, very much." "What about this?" "You like it?" "I'm very tired, Agata." "It's been an eventful day." "Go on, put on your crown." "That's it." "You don't want one more?" "I can take you to the airport." "The bus is fine." "Come on, champ." "Give Daddy a kiss." "Come on." "Take care of Mommy, okay?" "Got everything?" "Yes." "Your ticket?" "Yes." "Cell phone?" "Cell phone." "Don't forget to call." "I won't." "Give me a kiss." "It's a no-parking zone." "Go on." "Right." "See you soon." "Taxi." "Hi." "Hi." "Why are you here?" "I told Agata everything." "Everything?" "Everything." "I told her it's over." "I packed some stuff and came over." "And you're moving in?" "Of course." "Right?" "Well, I was just leaving." "Yes?" "Here, take these." "Make yourself at home, and I'll see you later, okay?" "Sure, we'll talk later." "Westminster Abbey." "And the Parliament building next door is incredible." "It's kind of..." "Gothic." "Yeah, and that clock tower." "Big Ben." "No, I'm looking right at them." "I'm in a bank by the river." "You know, the Thames." "Well..." "No, it's a bit wider." "Yeah." "Yeah, it's foggy." "There's tons of fog." "Straight from the airport to the meeting." "Of course I'm thinking of you." "Is he there?" "Put him on." "I'll call you later." "I love you." "He loves animals." "How cute." "I always bring him one when I travel." "Yeah?" "Last time I brought him a cow from London." "A cow?" "But not a mad cow, it was a piggybank." "You love him a lot." "Yes." "He's..." "A doll." "Yes." "But... besides that, he's... the most real thing I have." "Besides you, of course." "But Sergio is... the truest thing I've ever done." "I spoke to him today." "Yeah?" "He asked when I'd see him." "Here, have some." "That's good." "Run, run, run!" "100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 thousand." "There you are." "Very good." "The problem is solved." "I hope so." "There's your receipt." "Thanks." "Has your wife's situation changed at all?" "What?" "Your wife." "The same." "Nothing's changed." "Well, thanks for everything." "No." "I told you already, I can't." "Why the hell do you think?" "I can't leave the office right now." "I'm slammed with work." "Yeah, well..." "We're in mid-campaign and we can't handle it." "No, my boss is upset with me." "I'll call you later and we'll have more time to talk, okay?" "Fine, see you later." "It isn't there, I'd have heard it." "Maybe nobody called me." "I did." "When?" "A little while ago." "What about?" "About my scholarship." "And to say that... if you let me call you at work..." "They don't like us receiving personal calls." "You understand?" "That's why I have a cell phone." "Or had one." "Let's go, honey." "You'll be late." "Come on." "Bye." "A kiss." "I forgot my helmet!" "I forgot my helmet." "Here you go." "When you find your cell, check the voicemail." "Sure." "Will you be here in an hour?" "No, I'll be at the bank." "Can we meet for dinner?" "I'm having dinner with Montesinos." "I'm not invited?" "It's for work, silly." "Will you mention my scholarship?" "Yes." "I'll call you later." "Give me a kiss." "One more." "Another one." "Another." "Go on, get out of here." "Bye." "Bye." "Hi, honey." "How are you?" "What?" "How did they get in?" "Through the kitchen door." "No, just jewelry." "They broke the piggybank but they didn't take anything." "No, I haven't told Sergio." "Well, I'll say I broke it." "All right, just relax." "I was nervous before, but I'm better now." "Of course." "Can I call you tonight?" "Why?" "Then I'll call tomorrow." "Big kiss." "Me, too." "He said not to touch anything and to sleep at my mother's." "But she's in no shape for that right now." "And some of the jewelry was hers." "How about my place?" "We'll have dinner and you can stay over." "The girls would love to see Sergio." "Where will we sleep?" "Your place is empty." "I have mattresses." "I bet there's no food." "We'll order pizza." "I don't like pizza." "Even better." "We'll order pizza for the kids... and we'll go out to dinner." "My treat." "And leave the kids alone?" "No." "We'll call a baby-sitter." "A baby-sitter?" "What baby-sitter?" "We're just going for a drink." "Can we watch TV?" "First dinner, then to bed at ten." "Be good." "And brush your teeth." "Yes." "Is that the pizza you like?" "There's more in the kitchen." "I want more." "We'll be right back." "My husband's out of town." "In London." "Go to bed when Rosana says." "Let's go." "Bye." "Bye." "For me." "For me." "My daddy will bring me a gift from London." "Taxi." "How about a cocktail?" "We told Rosana we'd be home early." "Don't worry, the kids will be asleep." "And you're in rare form." "I can't help it." "Imagine that." "Let's go." "Wait." "I have something to tell you." "Don't." "Why not?" "You already know?" "More or less." "Agata, I just..." "I think about you all the time." "Since way back." "I'm married, Jose." "To your friend Emilio." "What do you want me to do?" "Pay the bill and take me back." "I want to take Sergio home." "You're not staying over?" "We'd better not." "Nothing will happen." "I don't know." "Wait!" "We'll go down with you." "But he's asleep." "He'll go right to bed." "Daddy!" "Go on, Luisa's calling you." "Bye." "Our house got robbed." "He says it isn't safe to sleep there, but..." "Robbed?" "Your house?" "He doesn't know." "And your husband?" "He's in London on business." "He knows about the robbery?" "Yeah, he wanted to come back." "But I said no." "It's an important training course." "He'll be traveling a lot." "You have one voicemail message." "First message." "First I look at you, then I want you." "Later I kiss you, and then I eat you up." "End of message." "We're home, honey." "Now you go and pee." "Come on." "That's it." "Be right back." "Who's there?" "What is it?" "You scared me!" "Why are you here?" "Why do you think?" "I couldn't stay in London with all this going on." "Why did you come back?" "When did you get in?" "I came straight from the airport." "I saw a light on and thought they'd come back." "Where's Sergio?" "In the bathroom." "What about your mother's?" "We didn't end up going." "Hi, sweetie." "Were you sleeping?" "Where's the cow?" "I'll give it to you tomorrow." "Go on, pee." "Where's your suitcase?" "You won't believe it." "It seems they lost it." "Don't tell me!" "Yes, I have to call." "Are you done?" "Yeah, I'm done." "Come on, honey." "We ate pizza." "Really?" "Come on, sweetie." "Call the airport." "See if they found it." "Come on, let's go to bed." "Someone must be in charge there." "Put him on." "Then find him." "Emilio Barrero Sanchez, I already told you." "From London." "Coffee?" "What?" "Of course I'd recognize my suitcase." "Are you aware of the time?" "No, it isn't having to go there." "The problem is I work tomorrow." "Fine, then who do I ask for?" "And what's your name?" "Manuel Montesinos." "Fine, in one hour." "No, I'm the one who's sorry." "What?" "I have to go to the airport." "Can you get me a shirt?" "At this hour?" "They're nuts." "Where was it?" "Montesinos had it." "Where was it?" "Montesinos had it." "I'd left it in his office." "He brought it with him." "I was going to call you..." "but we got to talking economics and..." "I wasn't here anyway." "No?" "I was babysitting." "That's great." "At Jose's house." "Yeah?" "With Sergio." "My Sergio?" "Yes." "He says you're in London." "Yes, we decided not to tell him right away." "Your wife says you're in London, too." "You spoke to Agata?" "She doesn't know you're here with me." "No." "She'd never accept it." "She wouldn't leave us alone, Rosana." "But you said you'd told her about us." "I did, but without saying it was you." "Your house was broken into this morning." "My house?" "By whom?" "Thieves." "That kid." "He's obsessed with that stuff." "Always the same story." "That they came in through the kitchen, stole jewelry..." "The truth is..." "Isn't that what he said?" "Yes." "I don't know if it's for attention, or if he's showing off..." "I don't know how I put up with it." "Shall I get the light?" "Good night, my love." "Good night." "I love you." "Me, too." "Going to Barcelona?" "Yes, I already told you." "So early?" "I have a meeting." "Why didn't you tell me before?" "They told me yesterday." "And between the cell phone and Montesinos..." "It's just the weekend." "Why send you?" "It isn't official... but it looks like a promotion." "They never quit." "I'll try to see Estape in Barcelona about your scholarship." "Are you all right?" "Yes." "Sleepy." "What would I do without you?" "Bye, sweetheart." "Bye." "My daddy isn't afraid of anything." "And if he's here, the thieves will never come in." "He won't go to London." "That's where he got me this cow, and it's a piggybank." "Like the one mom broke while cleaning." "The other one was a pig." "That's it." "What are you doing?" "A video surprise!" "Will you help me with the tree?" "The Christmas tree?" "lf you don't want to..." "Wait, Daddy!" "Need a hand?" "No, it's ready." "Come on." "Oh, Daddy!" "Can I make one?" "Yes, darling." "Look." "First I fold it." "See?" "Like this." "Then I..." "I know, let me try." "First I fold it." "Very good." "That's right." "Then I take the scissors." "Later I kiss you, and then I eat you up." "Where did you hear that?" "From Rosana." "Rosana who?" "The baby-sitter." "Did I do it right?" "Yeah, fine." "How are the stars going?" "Great." "What?" "Nothing." "Here, I'll finish up." "No..." "I've got a call to make." "You two hang them." "Okay." "Good." "Is it cold in Barcelona?" "Yeah, it's chilly here." "Where are you calling from?" "Which hotel?" "And where's that?" "Are you having dinner with Estape?" "Will you mention my scholarship?" "Tell him I really loved his book." "Will you tell him?" "Of course I think of you." "All day long." "Me, too." "Bye." "How pretty!" "Look, Daddy." "I cut this one." "It's the best one." "Honey, bring Daddy a beer." "Sure, fine." "Emilio." "Yes?" "We were at Jose's the other day." "Yeah?" "What for?" "To get Sergio's mind off thieves and all that." "Jose and I went out for dinner." "How was it?" "Fine, just a quick bite." "The kids stayed with that girl with the scholarship." "You remember her?" "Yeah." "Her name was Rosa, right?" "Rosana." "That's it." "She said she'd get the scholarship." "I don't know." "Didn't you help her with it?" "The other department handles it." "Sergio, where's my beer?" "So you haven't seen her." "Who?" "Rosana." "No." "Why all the interest in her?" "I don't know..." "You don't think that she and Jose..." "Jose?" "Well, I don't know." "I doubt it." "I opened it myself, Daddy." "Thanks, honey." "No." "Not in the class of '82." "What about in '83?" "Not here, either." "When did he register?" "I don't know." "He's never studied here." "What about the promotion?" "Wasn't the training involved?" "Yeah, but they made him another offer." "Now he'll spend half the week in Barcelona." "He prefers it to spending so much time in London." "Barcelona's closer." "And..." "I might have to visit clients in the late afternoon... and with Emilio away, I need a baby-sitter." "Have you got that girl Rosana's number?" "I think so." "Wait, I'll write it down." "You want me to write it?" "Okay." "She's cute, isn't she?" "I don't know." "You don't like her?" "She's just a kid." "Besides... you know exactly who I like." "An economist?" "An accountant?" "Or a janitor." "Doesn't an Emilio Barrero work here?" "Barranco, Barrientos, but no Barrero." "Are you sure?" "Very." "Sorry, my mistake." "And who wins between you and two lions?" "Who do you think?" "You." "And between two hyenas and ten gorillas and you?" "Well?" "You." "And between 25..." "Now your head." "No, not my head." "Come on, Sergio." "Agata!" "Yes?" "Which shampoo do I use?" "The blue bottle." "Did you hear me?" "Yes." "Which blue bottle?" "I'll be right up!" "Are you finished?" "Almost." "Here." "I'll do this up, sweetie." "Let's go, we're late." "Go on, get your backpack." "Get moving!" "Emilio..." "I might have to go to Barcelona." "I'll call you later to let you know." "Bye, Mommy." "Bye, honey." "Are you all right?" "Yes." "Good." "Can I come in?" "Have you got anything to tell me?" "About what?" "How long have you been together?" "It's a lie." "Emilio was lying to me." "About his family?" "Emilio's a liar." "Sure." "I know that now." "He isn't what you think." "He doesn't work at the bank, or any of that." "What do you mean by that?" "It's all a lie." "Nobody at the bank knows who he is." "London, Barcelona, his career, it's all a lie." "What are you saying?" "His whole life's a lie!" "It's all a lie." "He's been lying to you all along." "Your whole life is a lie." "I can't believe you didn't see it." "Shut up!" "Shut up!" "Call the bank." "He can't receive personal calls." "He doesn't work there." "Meet him there." "See if anyone knows him." "This isn't Rosana." "It's Agata, I need to see you." "Agata?" "Sorry, I'm in the middle of a meeting." "What's it about?" "Is it that urgent?" "Fine, there's a bar on the corner..." "Why at the bank?" "In 15 minutes?" "Good morning." "Administration, please." "I'm supposed to meet my wife here." "Agata Moliner." "She arrived two minutes ago." "Thanks." "Hi, sweetheart." "What's going on?" "You tell me." "What?" "You have nothing to say to me?" "You mean the girl?" "I'd rather not here." "There's a bar downstairs." "A colleague could overhear." "What are you doing?" "Waiting for a guard." "What for?" "To see if he knows you." "Agata, wait." "You don't work here, do you?" "Nobody knows officially, but..." "You're not an economist, either." "What?" "What about my jewelry?" "Agata, please!" "Are you crazy?" "What have we been living on?" "Where are my parents' investments?" "And yours?" "And Jose's?" "And everyone else's?" "Poor Sergio." "You're everything to him." "You don't understand." "My God." "You're my husband." "That girl was right." "Rosana knows, too?" "You don't know what you've done." "Agata." "I never want to see you again." "Stay away from the house." "Stay away from Sergio." "Go." "Anywhere, just go." "Your son will be crushed when he finds out." "Please don't tell him." "Sergio mustn't know." "We never want to see you again." "Your graduation photo?" "From university?" "Yeah, I want to have it framed." "We don't do frames here." "I know, but you mentioned a place nearby, where they did the photos of Sergio." "Aurelio's Frames?" "I don't know." "I don't remember." "Maybe Maria picked it up." "Have a look in back." "I doubt it." "Are you okay?" "Yeah, fine." "Go on, have a look." "I'll watch over everything here." "All right, I'll go see." "Maybe she picked it up." "How is she?" "We'll see after the chemotherapy." "She'll be fine, you'll see." "In Geneva I stopped by the bank where I invested your money." "Yeah?" "Yeah." "They expect a sharp rise before the end of the year." "Wouldn't that be lucky, for once." "I don't see anything." "I'd have seen it." "Your graduation photo?" "Yes." "I don't think I've ever seen it." "I could be wrong." "All that traveling." "Yeah, probably." "Anyway, I'm off." "Give my best to Maria." "And mine to Agata and Sergio." "It can't be." "He said they were through the Bank of Spain." "He doesn't work there, Jose." "That's a lie, too." "How much did you give him?" "I don't know, all in all..." "about 1 2.5 million." "Jose, sweetheart!" "You've lost it all." "Son of a bitch!" "Where is he now?" "I don't know." "You don't?" "I told him I'd never see him again." "Well, I'd sure like to see him." "Damn right..." "You didn't know anything?" "How could I?" "He went to work every day." "He wasn't going to work." "Then where?" "I don't know!" "You weren't suspicious?" "No!" "You're his wife!" "And you're his friend!" "Friend?" "I can see that." "Who are you calling?" "Sergio's school." "Yes?" "Sergio Barrero?" "No, his father just picked him up." "Just a minute ago." "All right, goodbye." "And I'm not going to school tomorrow, either?" "No." "Or the day after tomorrow?" "No." "And what will I do?" "You'll be with me." "At the bank?" "No." "Somewhere else." "In London?" "No, not there, either." "Why did you throw it away?" "We won't need it where we're going." "Daddy, can I eat all the candy?" "Sure, son." "You want to watch a video?" "Yes, from the party." "The one from the party?" "Yes." "This is Emilio Barrero Sanchez, when he was just a baby." "You're not going to watch?" "I'll be right back, sweetie." "And here he's older, but still young, with his mom." "He doesn't have a mom anymore, because she died." "So he wouldn't be able to live like he always had... and he'd drown and his family and friends... would be very sad." "Because if their friend the diver drowned... they'd never see him again." "And if they never saw him again..." "What are you doing?" "And..." "We've been married for 12 years." "Twelve very happy years for me." "I'm very much in love with him." "What are you doing?" "What's that for?" "We're watching the video, Mommy." "Why is Sergio here?" "Don't hurt him." "He can't know." "You see that, Mommy?" "He'll never know." "He can't know his father's a lie." "I won't tell him." "I'll never tell him." "I'm so tired." "I've been lying for 20 years." "Lying to everyone." "It all started with one stupid lie." "Twenty years of lying, watching what I say... what I feel, how I react... to not reveal myself." "To not give myself away." "Don't hurt him." "And suddenly I meet Rosana." "And after so many years, finally something real happens to me." "Beyond my control." "Leave, Emilio." "Please leave." "For the first time in years..." "I'm telling the truth." "It's not so hard." "But it's too late." "Who are you?" "Nobody." "Emilio is a winner, a lucky guy." "Sit with him." "Please..." "What's wrong, Mommy?" "Nothing." "What's wrong with Mommy?" "Watch the video." "Send Daddy a big kiss!" "Daddy!" "Now one from Mommy." "You won't tell him, right?" "I'm sorry, my love." "Don't film me." "Why not?" "Because I said no." "Agata..." "What's wrong, Mommy?" "Okay, fine." "You asked for it!" "What is it, Mommy?" "That's it."