""With every sunrise it is the first day for some and shall be the last for others, but for the majority, it's just another day."" "Three months before." "COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY" "SONIA'S GREENGROOER" "It's a shame that after the money spent on the oil drilling of Figueira da Foz..." "We must be patient." "Thanks for listening." "This is our Daily Talk Show." "Let's hear our own..." "Fuck!" "Hey!" "Hey fuck!" "Hey!" "So. what about tomorrow?" "I'm not coming tomorrow." "I've got everything I need here" "What do you need all this gasoline for?" "Do you know that story about the..." "the cicada and the ant?" "Yes. but..." "I don't find it that funny." "See you around." "presents a film by" "featuring" "based upon the homonymous story by screenplay by" "sound" "Art-direction and photography" "Original Soundtrack" "Editing" "Line and management production" "Associated producers" "With the financial support of" "Produced by" "Directed by" "Hello." "You ok?" "You're..." "What's your name?" "Nuno Silva." "That's it. that's it." "D'you want something to drink?" "Perhaps a glass of water..." "Water?" "Ok." "Nuno!" "Water?" "The image has a one millimetre precision." "It's a 40.000 pixels image there fore, the machine is programmed for any foot." "Aren't you from Braga?" "No. no..." "I'm..." "I'm from..." "I'm from around." "Are you sure?" "Yes." "I'm pretty sure..." " Here's your water." " Thank you." "Would it draw a hand, if I wanted it to?" "Yes, well, the algorithms analyse feet, but..." "And an arm?" "Doesn't your father own a cafe?" "No... my father was..." "From Braga?" "No." "You were asking me if it could analyse arms..." "Perhaps if we expand the..." " No!" "No, just as it is." "That's what I'm trying to explain." "It analyses feet." "Do you design things for arms, as well?" "Arms?" "Do you know why I used to go there?" "Because of the waitress." "Big tits." "Really, I'd sit there and just stare at her tits." "Ginourmous!" "Well, since you asked, I assumed that..." "No." "But I have to know what I'm buying, right?" "They had these sprats..." "Fucking glorious, I tell you." "In Braga..." "Hello..." "Today, we'll have our first lesson in tap dance." "Let's learn the first step:" ""Papito Papa'"" "Let's do the first step real slow." "Papito papa." "Once more." "Papito papa." "Now. let's try and do it faster." "Once more." "Ok." "Now let's learn the ending of "Papito papa'"" "I hope you've enjoyed the first tap dance lesson." "See you next week." "I'm Sandor Garcia." "Ciao." "The shortage of provisions has begun." "More and more shops are closing down, they are completely empty." "The country has gone from limited to warn out." "And now in ourshow, a phone call from Jose Dias from Peniche." "Good morning." "The thing is, I really disagree with this embargo and all of that." "I mean, really..." "What time do you call this. cowboy?" "Cowboy..." "I'll pay you half day's work, 'cause I' fucking generous!" "So Nuno?" "How did it go?" "THEORYOF SOCIAL CLASS" "This gets duller and duller..." "Something weird happened today." "What happened?" "I don't know, it was... something to do with music..." "Can cars like music?" "Cars?" "Yes, cars." "Never mind." "It's not important." "I was in the car..." "Yup?" "Yes, yes, yes..." "Who?" "Mr. Raul!" "Mr. Raul, how are you?" "Of course I remember, sure." "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes..." "Fine, thank you, and you?" "Tomorrow?" "Yes." "I mean..." "Of course!" "Yes." "Around 11:30 a.m.?" "Great." "Perfect." "Certainly." "Great!" "Thank you so much, Mr Raul." "Thank you." "See you tomorrow Mr. Raul." "So?" "Good news?" "Great news." "I've got a meeting tomorrow." "I've got "the" meeting tomorrow." "If all goes as planned, I'm out of here." "Way out of here." "And do you think it'll go ok?" "You..." "You really like to jinx, don't you?" "You just love to jinx, don't you?" "But, well, sorry..." "I was just asking." "Forthe love of God. man." "Listen, Nuno." "Leave now if you wantto." "Are you serious?" "Yes. you go home for dinner." "And take the pork sandwiches." " Thanks." " Send my love to Guida and Sarita." "Yes, I will." "He was an old man, like..." "Nice old man and all, but... same old problem." "People just..." "Don't care about the future." "That thing, you know?" "Be ok and... that's it." "That's the problem with most people, Sara." "People just live in the present." "And don't even consider..." "The way things are right now." "and this damn embargo." "things will have to change." "That's why tomorrow..." "Is going to be a special day." "Daddy's coming home with a contractto manufacture the machine." "Mass production." "Mr. Raul said we'll make two hundred first to place it in stores." "Embargo or no embargo, nothing will stop us now." "Is the pork sandwich ok?" "Nuno, I need that." "I know." "And still you keep taking it apart." "Wasn't it broken?" "Yes, but it'll be useless like that." "It's just a hair dryer." "But I need it!" "Don't worry." "What meeting where you talking about?" "Didn't you hear what I told Sara?" "Yes, but I didn't understand." "It's a meeting." "What's there not to understand?" "I didn't understand your enthusiasm." "That's because you don't know the kind of meeting this is." "What do you mean?" "It's just a meeting." "No one will be interested in that stupid machine." "I've told you, it's nothing like the other ones." "You told Sara." "Ok. it's nothing like the other ones." "It's a big deal." "It's a real company." "Meanwhile, you missed work again." " Again?" " Yes, again." "I saw you today arriving in your car." "I was just a little late what difference does it make?" "You missed half a day's work." "Half a day's work. big deal." "Well. in this day and age it is a big deal." "We've been having your stupid sandwiches for ages now." "I don't make the sandwiches, Sergio does." "Or have you also forgotten..." "That I'm a princess?" "Turn it off." "Turn that stupid thing off." "Don't you get your hopes up, ok?" "You do what you have to do." "If they don't like it, tough!" "Mean while..." "You'll just have to put up with your one-handed boss." "You've noticed he's one-handed?" "I saw him once, it seemed like he was." "He is." "Sergio doesn't think so." "That explains why he's so annoying." "A kind of complex of being handicapped." "Here." " Thank you." " You're welcome." "You need it." "Guida!" "Don't you have to wake up?" "Don't you have to wake up?" "I still have half an hour." " See you later." " See you." "Don't forget about Sara." "No, no." "Of course I won't" "How long has it been like that?" "Two weeks." "What happened?" "Somebody kicked him." "Somebody kicked him?" "It was Ze To." "Who is Ze To?" "A stupid boy from my class." "Did you tell the teacher?" "Yes." "And?" "Did she punish him?" "Sortof." "She slapped him twice on the cheek." "What kind of animal was it?" "A rabbit." "A rabbit?" "Are you sure?" "Yes." "So, does it have a name, this rabbit?" "Ramon." "Do you know what?" "I'll bring you a brand new rabbit tonight." "I have to feed him carrots." "Yes, thats right." "I'll bring lots of carrots." "And can I also call him Ramon?" "Yes, you can." "Throw that one away and get a better Ramon." "Deal?" "But I'm keeping this one." "I'll put it in the closet." "Let's go in." "Look, Sara!" "Sara!" "Sara!" "Listen." "You have fun at school today, ok?" "Don't you worry about this Ze To." "If we need to..." "We'll use the money I'll get today to hire a..." "You know those big guys from the Russian Mafia?" "They'll sort the kid out." "What do you think?" "Come here." "I was just joking, come here." "Your teacher can handle it, right?" "We'll use the money to buy a rabbit." "Ok?" "Ok!" "Go on now, go on." "Go!" "Tunico Beer," "AAAHHHHHH, always so cool." "What?" "!" " Thats nice." " Don't push it!" "Ok." "I won't." "Just take it easier." "It's late, you didn't come to dinner, or warn me you make me get out of bed..." "Tell me, Nuno." "What did you expect?" "That you'd ask me what happened or how the meeting went..." "How did the meeting go?" "It didn't." " I had... a few problems." " Nuno. really." "Look at me." "You've gone too far, this time." "Nuno, look at me." "What's that?" "What happened to you?" "Let me see!" "They beat you up again?" "They didn't beat me up again..." " Open the door, let me see!" " Guida, stay there please." "Unlock the bloody door." "Guida will you stay there, please?" "It's all a bit messed up in here..." "Ok, this won't..." "This won't sound good..." "Something weird happened." "And..." "You'd better stay there because..." "Because of that weird thing." "Guida." "You are something else." "I can't even feel sorry for you." "I don't feel sorry for you at all!" "And that stupid machine drives me insane!" " The machine?" " You've gone too far, Nuno!" "Goodbye." "I'm coming for dinner tomorrow." "You're joking, right?" "Really." "I'll sell the machine and bring dinner for us, ok?" "And it won't be sandwiches." "What the..." "At this time?" "Well... that's life." "I wasn't expecting you." "Me neither." "So?" "How did it go?" "I didn't make it there, Sergio." " Have you had dinner?" " No." " Ok." "I'll meet you in the back." " Listen, Sergio." "Bring me..." "Bring me a bottle of water, will you?" "Ok." "A big one." "Ok." "Empty." "Alright." "Oh boy!" " Sergio!" " What?" "Easy!" "Easy..." "You really needed to go!" "It's warm!" "And where do I put this?" "Come on, let's go!" "You have to get out." "Give me your legs, give me our legs!" "Don't destroy the car." "Come on." " You ready?" " Yes, do it!" "Ok?" "Let's go..." "One, two..." " Pull!" " Let's lever you out." "Go!" "One, two..." "I can't!" "This really messed up your plans." "True." "Can you still make it happen tomorrow?" "How should I know?" "I'll call first thing in the morning." "You do that." "What will you say?" "I have no idea." "I'll come up with something." "You're so unlucky." "Always have been." "Oh. that's right..." "What?" "Sorry I have to mention this now." "What is it, Sergio?" "Well, you've been fired." "I've been fired?" "And you're worried about that?" "I could see it coming." "Ok. sorry." "I forgot." "It's ok." "Fuck that one-handed bastard!" "The guy's not one-handed." "The guy's not one-handed." "Sergio?" "No." "For fuck sake, even Guida noticed, she saw him once." " The guy's one handed?" " The guy's one handed." "She has an eye for that kind of stuff." "The guy's one handed?" "Have you told Guida yet?" "About the car?" "How could I tell her?" "She'll think I've gone completely insane." "True." "But listen..." "If you make it to the meeting, how will you manage?" "I don't know, Sergio." "D'you know what you could do?" "What?" "No, no..." " Say it!" " It's not important." "Say it anyway." "It was a stupid idea." "Forget it." " It's ok, say it." " I rather not." "You could've kept your mouth shut then." "You're right." "I'll be more careful next time." "He can't be one handed!" "Fuckin' hell..." "Hello?" "Mr. Raul, good morning." "How are you?" "No." "I'm terribly sorry." "Yes, of course." "You're absolutely right but..." "I had some setbacks and..." "Yes, I had a..." "I had a small car accident." "No..." "No... everything's ok but..." "I couldn't turn up and I just..." "I completely forgot to call..." "Yes." "That would be perfect." "Just a second?" "Thank you." "Hello?" "Perhaps we could reschedule?" " Mr. Alves!" " Here we go..." "Sorry." "Sorry about this." "Do you have one of these?" "You've gotto be joking, right?" " I know you were closed..." " I am closed!" "Ok. you're closed." " It's urgent..." " You're lucky to find me here." "I was about to leave." "Did you know that?" " No..." " What if I wasn't here?" "It would be a problem." "Not for me." "I bet." "Now, could you see about this?" "Give it here." "This is useless." "Completely useless." "I'm sure." "I'll check if I have one." "If I do, it'll be twelve euros." "Mr. Alves!" "Can I pay ten with my card and the rest..." "No can do." "I can only withdraw ten euros at the moment." "It just won't do." "Can I pay later?" "I'll pay tomorrow." "Forget it!" "I'll pay double, for the trouble!" "If it were for the trouble, you'd pay double now." "Go and get the money" "Come back later, because I don't know what time I'm leaving today." "Right." " I'll come by as soon as possible." " Goodbye." "Thank you." "To hear what Lelo Alexandre has to say, good morning." "Hey there!" "Good morning!" "I really enjoy your show." "Picture this." "I left home today to go to the Beavers Grocerie Store." "And listen, there was nothing there." "No milk, no bread." "Not even tinned food." "There was nothing." "This is really..." "Listen, it's the embargo." "They want to finish us off!" "Please remove your card." "Excuse me!" "Hey you!" "Would you mind coming here fora sec?" "Listen!" "Could you just do me a little favour?" "It was a pleasure serving you." "Have a nice day." "Heya pal forget it!" "It swallowed my card!" "Swallowed my card!" "THANKS!" "Just go on, now." "Go." "An oil embargo has started, as from yesterday." "And the price of fuel rocketed." "Consumers are indignant about the price of gasoline, having a limited amount of fuel litres permited per person." "The waiting lines are ever growing" "While the government is taking no measures at all" "Towards a solution for the global tragedy that's coming." "Angry voices and posters that read things like" ""We want solutions. no restrictions"" "or "We'll swap our government for fuel"" "Are starting to emerge from the waiting lines and Shopping areas." "Did you bring the money?" "No." "You've got to be kidding me." "I've got this." "Take it." "That leaves my face in a state." "No it doesn't, this is good!" "Besides, it doesn't look so good." "How will we settle this?" "I don't get cash." "The ATM is... it's out of order." "I see, I see, I see..." "A couple of litres of gasoline could do the trick." "Gasoline?" "Yes!" "Gasoline." "You're driving round." "You have gasoline, right?" "Yes, I do." "But I need it!" "I don't see how I can help you." "Mr. Alves." "Take your two litres." "Two litres won't even pay for half of this." "Two litres can pay for four, five or even six of those." "Six!" "Two, and it's a bargain." "Four!" "Three!" "That's my limit!" "Five!" "Mr. Alves!" "OUT OF GAS" "OUT OF GAS" "Is this Mrs. Conceicao's house?" "Yes, listen, this is..." "This is Mr Osvaldo speaking." "Terribly sorry, Miss Margarida works there, correct?" "No..." "No need to call." "Just say..." "Could you just tell her that... that..." "Her garage is on fire." "Yes... on... fire." "There are... flames." "Was it you calling?" "Yes, I did..." " That voice." " What were you thinking?" "Sorry, I needed to." "I need a big favour." "And so you call to announcing a tragedy." "That's a good idea." "Why not something else?" "Not so dramatic." "It had to make you come down here." "Garage on fire, Nuno?" "I thought you were in there, damn it!" "Would you have a better idea?" "Actually, I would." "A dubious guy wandering about, or a tap left running" "Anything but this!" "I didn't think about that." "I'm sorry." "You could simply call and ask for the favour." "You'd come running?" "Maybe." "What's the favour?" " Really?" " Hurry." "I've got to get back." "Can you put some gas in the car?" "So you can go to the meeting?" "Yes." "You can't do it yourself, for some sinister reason." "Will you do it?" "It's the last thing I'll do for you." "Good afternoon." "I have a meeting with Mr. Raul." "Nuno Silva." "Let's see now." "Straight ahead, make a left." "You get to the first door, take the elevatorto the third floor." "Straight ahead, to your right you'll find the reception." "Am I making myself clear?" "Yeah, yeah, sure." "Thanks." "Good afternoon." "Hello, Mr Raul?" "This is Nuno Silva speaking." "Fine, thank you." "And yourself?" "No." "I'm already here... in the parking lot." "I needed you to come down here, if you would." "I know it's awkward." "Yes..." "Of course." "You will?" "That's brilliant, Mr Raul!" "Thank you so much." "Not at all, I'll wait." "Thank you so much." "See you in a minute." "Mr Raul?" " Correct." " Pleased to meet you." "This is Mr Vitor." "Good afternoon." "And Mr Oscar." "Afternoon." "I probably shouldn't waist any more of your time." "I'm sure it's as valuable to you as to me." "Here it is." "This small wonder can be described in a nutshell." "It generates a 40.000 pixels Image." "We'd be at least 8.000 pixels ahead" "Of the most technologies available to us." "It's state of the art in the..." "current... technological...thingy." "According to my calculations, each unit will cost, as we discussed, but on a different note..." "Two hundred and... twelve euros!" "A similar price range to..." "a lower rank... or a much lower rank..." "The design... this is but a taste..." "It's components are so concentrated that we can, in fact, choose..." "the way we choose to present..." "Feel free." "Feel free to try it out." "It turns on here..." "If you'd be so kind." "That's it." "Would you mind taking off your shoe?" "Place your foot here." "To start you must press this button here." "That's right." "Ok." "In less than a minute it'll start to... it will..." "The image..." "You're not coming out of the car?" "Don't forget about Sara." "I'm going up." "I'll join you in a moment." "What in the world was that?" "What were you thinking?" "I wanted to sell the machine." "I have no doubt it would be... a great business opportunity for both you and the company." "And doing this would help?" "Believe me..." "This is as good as it gets." "Your best ain't good enough." "This was ridiculous!" "Good afternoon." "At least I tried." "I have the right to try, don't I?" "Hello, you've reached Nuno, Margarida and Sara." "Please leave a message after the beep." "Thank you." "Hello." "Did you tell Sara I'm bringing her the rabbit?" "I really hope you did." "I..." "I didn't get the rabbit." "But I hope you told her." "If not... tell her now." "Or..." "When you get a chance..." "Can you do thatfor me?" "WE'RE CLOSED." "EMBARGO." "In the junior team, they were very good." "If it weren't for them, they'd loose" "These teams..." "What's this?" "500 Euros." "You're the guy from the cafe in Braga." "Yes, from Braga." "I'll sell it for 500 Euros." "What do you mean, 500?" "Wait a minute!" "He's a lunatic." "Four hundred euros, come on." "Not four hundred, five hundred... not seven hundred!" " You just get a..." " 300." "Three hundred, it's yours." "I've told you..." "Three hundred is a bargain!" "Relax!" "Give me a rabbit." " What?" " Just one rabbit." "A rabbit?" "We're having rabbit." "For lunch!" "Can you believe this?" "Give me a rabbit and take the machine." "A piece of advice:" "Get a doctor." "And. by the way..." "Have a wash." "Just one rabbit!" "What the..." "He wants a rabbit!" "He's a lunatic." "It's a worth a rabbit..." "What can we do?" "You either hit this prick or call the police!" "The police won't do a thing!" "Let's eat, fuck this!" "Hello." "You've reached Nuno Silva." "I can't come to the phone, because..." "I'm going to break my neck." "At least, we hope so." "You must be calling to ask for something." "Or not..." "Maybe to talk or insult me..." "Most likely you need something." "Fortunately, I can't do that for you." "I don't know if..." "If it makes sense to..." "Apologize." "I guess not." "It's up to you, Guida." "That's all folks!" "Bless you all..." "Fuck it." "Go!" "Faster!" "Go, Go!" "What happened?" "No big-a-deal." "There's a point in your life when strange things happen." "You'll see." "I know." "Just last week, that happened to me." "No reason for shame." "Yes, I know." "Need a ride?" "No, thanks." "I need a kickboard, though." "They're pretty good ones." "What can you offer?" "No money." "What aboutthe rabbit?" "A rabbit fora kickboard." "The rabbit..." "No can do." "I have this machine." "What's that?" "It creates an image of any foot." "What is it for?" "Loads of things." "It's for the shoe industry." "You can design a shoe that fits your foot perfectly." "Good idea." "You give me the machine for a kickboard?" "It's fair enough." "Not really." "Its worth at least two kickboards." "True, but I really need the kickboard right now." "Fine by me, but..." "It's your loss." " Do we have a deal?" " Yes!" "Hey." "Are you sure you don't want to take another one?" "It would only get in the way." "Yes. you're right." " See you." " Ciao." "Guida?" "It's me." "Are you home?" "And can I come to see you?" "I know, Guida, but do you want me to come and see you?" "Listen." "Did you tell Sara about the rabbit?" "I'm glad." "He's right here." "I'm serious." "He's right here." "Listen, Guida..." "I'm sorry." "I love you." "See you soon." "Translation by Catherine Agnes Thomati Miguel "Madeira" Franco"