"PRISONER THIRTEEN" "There you go." "You are so drunk that you can't even see your cards anymore." "You should stop drinking so much." "For your military position." "Your wife." "Don't talk about my wife because..." "Calm down." "Calm down." "Sit down." "You should do it for your son, for his future." "My son." "My military position." "I can't." "I need to drink." "Julián, don't drink." "You'll get sick." "What do you care if I get sick?" "You don't care about me." "I told you not to talk to me." "And now, what's with the long face?" "You don't like what I do?" "Leave." "You know very well that if it weren't for the kid," "I would've left you long ago." "For the kid..." "You don't leave because you know that without me, you would starve." "Julián, I've had enough." "I have endured your drinking, your lovers, and even your blows." "Everything, only because of the kid, my son." "But I won't tolerate your insults any longer." "I'm leaving." " Leave." " But I will take my son." "No you won't." "You may go when you feel like it, but the kid stays." "And you stand there like a moron." "Don't you hear the door bell?" "Go on!" "Hello." "Is Julián home?" "Yes, sir." "They are having dinner." "What's happening?" "Sir, Mr. Julián has been drinking again, and poor madam..." " Give me my son." " No." "Give me my son, or I will kill you." "Let me go." "I'll kill you!" "Let me go." "You are crazy." "Let me go!" "Let me go!" "Calm down." "Calm down." "If I hadn't arrived just in time, you'd have done something crazy." "No." "Sit down." "Calm down." "Relax." "Drink something to calm down." "My son..." "I have never seen you so agitated." "Now, let's talk as good friends." "You have to tell me what happened." "Tell me." "What happened?" "Tell me from your heart." "Now." "Let's go, madam." "Now." " No news?" " Nothing." "As if she had vanished into thin air." "I don't care about her, it's my son." "Yes, but to find him, we must first find her." "I think she left the city." "Damned her!" "I want to find him." "Calm down." "Think about it." "It might be a good thing." "What?" "Your son is better off with his mother." "At least for now." "Are you crazy?" "What are you going to do if we find him?" "Take him to the district?" "Take him to your lady friend?" "Today you are with her, tomorrow with another woman." "No, you need to think." "You don't want your son to grow up in that environment." "Not that." "I'd do it right." "Abusive governesses would raise him, or you'd send him away to a boarding school... to grow up without affection, without a mother, abandoned." "So you're saying that I should get used to the idea of losing him?" "No, but give it some time." "He needs his mother now more than anyone in the world." "Leave him with her." "Afterwards, we'll look for him." "We'll find him." "You'll see." "My son, my little king, you don't have a father anymore." "But, considering the father you had..." "Juanito, last week you got very good grades." " I want you to keep it up." " Yes, mommy." "There you are." "I can't believe it, you're all grown up, but I still have to help you with your tie." "I could never make bows like you, mother." "Don't forget that you promised me you'd come home early." "No, mother." "Whenever you go meet your girlfriend I get anxious." "Nothing will happen, mom." "We never know." "These days, with the revolution, we shouldn't wander around at night." "I'll be going now." "Don't wait up for me." "Go to sleep." "You know I can't sleep until you get home." "Bye." "You startled me." "You're so late." "I thought you weren't coming." "My mom was nervous and didn't want me to come." "Aren't you going to give me something for coming?" "Be careful." "Someone is coming." "He is gone." "Is your mom alright?" "Yes, even though she has been very anxious all day." "When I got back from work she seemed very worried, but she didn't want to tell me why." "COLONEL JULlÁN CARRASCO LEADS BATTALION" "Are these the names of all those involved in the rebellion?" "Yes, colonel." "Do you have an exact copy of this list?" "Yes, colonel." "I want you to arrest all of them tonight." "And tell me as soon as you're done." "Very well, colonel." "What time is it?" "It's 9:30." "You can't forget him, can you?" " No news?" " No." "And the letter you received this week?" "Another false lead." "It fell through last week." "If I were you, I'd give up." "He might even be dead by now." "I have to leave, darling." "It's already 10pm." " Are you coming tomorrow?" " I think so." "Good bye." "Bye." " Wait!" " What?" "Your mom's flowers." "That's right." "When I forget, she always complains." "This way, boys." "This way." " What's happening?" " I don't know." "They are going to Fernandez' house." "What's happening?" "Let's go." "Go on, Juan, before something happens to you." "Yes, I'II leave." "Good bye, my darling." "See you tomorrow." "Go in, boys." "You can't do this!" "Let's go." "Come on." "Let's go!" "This way, boys." "This way." "Around the corner." "What?" "Oh, yes." "Come in." " Did you obey my orders?" " Yes, colonel." "Did you arrest them all?" "Yes, colonel." "Except for the two I marked on the list." "Their leaders." "Why didn't you arrest them?" "What happened?" "They got away, colonel, possibly right before we arrived." "Captain Rodriguez is looking for them." "Damn it!" "Contact the governor." "Wait." "He is not at home." "It's number 557." "Hello?" "557." "Who is this?" "I would like to talk to the governor." "He is very busy and can't be interrupted." "Say it is Colonel Carrasco, he knows what it is about." "Hello." "It's Colonel Carrasco, he knows what it is about." "I am also busy." "It's important." "Just a moment." "Colonel." "Busy..." "Hello?" "Yes, am I speaking with the governor?" "Am I speaking with the governor?" "You don't say!" "Yes, around midnight the soldiers arrived," " and whisked away my boss." " Why?" "How would I know?" "But I heard they took twenty more to prison." "I will go check." "They arrested fifty, but many got away." "And where are they keeping them?" "At their quarters." "They arrested more than one hundred last night." "Did you talk to the inspector?" "Yes, but he said he doesn't know anything, that it's military business." "Can't we talk to Colonel Carrasco?" "I tried, but they wouldn't let me in." "I'll try again." "I couldn't find the general, but Senator Gonzales promised... he'd see me before 3pm." "Don't worry, you'll see that everything will be fine." "But I want to see my Manuel." "I think we're screwed." " These guys don't joke around." " Really?" "Yes, my friend." "This time it is for real." "See how worried he is?" "Enrique!" "What?" "What do you think?" "Will they execute us?" "I am sure they feel like it." "But they will keep wishing." "Here we are, Father." "So what?" "They have nothing." "No matter what they tell you, even if they say they found papers... and that I admitted it, don't believe them." "Don't say a word." "Alright, Father." "I won't say a thing." "I'm just worried about my wife." "She's about to give birth." "And it's our first one, too." "So what?" "You think they'll release us because of that?" "They'll make us suffer even more." "Until we break." "And don't be sad." "You look ugly sad." "I also saw the consul, and the ambassador, all of them..." "Felipe, you have money." "Why don't you get us released?" "Sure." "Why not?" "How do you feel?" "I am fine." "I just want to call home to get a blanket." "Do you think you will need it?" "I think so." "Last night was very cold." "And how do you know we will be alive tonight?" "I've seen worse than this." "Look, this is my good luck charm." "With this nothing will happen to us." "I hope so." " Are you superstitious?" " Sure." "This is number 52." "Please ask if this is where Mr. Certucci is staying." "Yes, madam." "My God." "I hope this man will be able to do something for Felipe." "But, mom, Mr. Roberto already told you Colonel Carrasco is in charge." "It's all a matter of money." "They said Mr. Certucci is not in, but he'll be here shortly." "Would you like to wait for him inside?" "Let's go, mom." "There are two ladies waiting for you." " Where?" " Inside." "I'm so sorry, girls, but I have visitors." "I won't be long." "Wait for me here." "Well, don't take long." "We already waited enough at the district." "I'll be right back." "Mom, do you think he'll be long?" "No, I already asked." " Mr. Certucci." " Yes, ladies." "I have a note for you from Mr. Roberto Saldana." "Yes, sit down." "How may I help you?" "Sir, we know you are the only one who may arrange a meeting... for us with your friend Colonel Carrasco." "That's not quite true, ladies." "It's true he is my friend, but that's all." "The colonel is very busy with the conspiracy, and he's in charge of investigating it." "It's really hard to talk to him." "We already know, Mr. Certucci, that's why we came to talk to you." "I am so sorry, ladies." "Sr. Certucci, nothing is impossible." "If you want, we could talk to Mr. Certucci today." "I know we have no right to bother you, but we want to pay for your services." "Please, don't be offended, but here's something for your trouble." "It'II be our pleasure to offer this to you... after you talk to the colonel." "No, madam." "I don't need money." "Please, Mr. Certucci, take it." "What is the problem?" "It's not payment, it's a gesture of gratitude." "Come on." "Well, since you are so determined, I will help you." "I suggest meeting here this afternoon at 4pm." "Couldn't it be earlier, Mr. Certucci?" "It's very important." "I imagine, but it's not possible." "I'd be leading you on if I told you otherwise." "There you are." "Were you going to make us wait all day?" "We are starving, and you here with your friends." "Introduce us." "Mrs. Martinez, Miss Martinez." "Miss Ruiz." "Pleasure to meet you." "So, Mr. Certucci, today at 4pm." "We'll be here sharp." "Good bye, madam." "Miss, it was a pleasure to meet you." "It's 3:30pm." "What are we going to do with the prisoners' belongings?" "You're right." "I will be right there." "Can't the guards check them?" "The colonel asked me to check personally." "Let's go." "No papers." " No boxes." " They are cigarettes." "You can't bring cigarettes." "They smoke." "Food, beer and wine?" "As much as they want." "Wine helps them talk." "Are you sure, very sure, that there are no mistakes, no one with the wrong name?" "Yes, colonel." "Well." "Go immediately to the governor's house... and deliver this document personally." "The secret phrase is "last night's prisoners."" "Without it, they won't let you in." "Wait for a reply, and come right back." "On the way there, don't say a word to anybody, understood?" "Understood." "And stop by the hotel and pick up my things." "I'll stay here for a few days." "Very well, colonel." "Be kind and wait here." "I have to talk to the colonel first." "Yes, Mr. Certucci." " Hello." " Hello." "Go check now, and before you leave, come back and report to me." "Lieutenant Robles, accompany Captain Gutierrez." "I am here with a very important matter for you." "I can't right now." "With last night's prisoners, I don't have time for anything else." "But it is precisely regarding one of them." "Not even that, not even if it's regarding them." "I already sent the complete roster to the governor." "He is furious about those who got away." "When I told him I didn't arrest them," "I thought he was going to shoot me." "No, I don't want to hear about it." "Don't be foolish." "Don't shy away." "Think of your future, of yourself." "I told you I can't do anything." "If you had told me this morning, now I already sent out the list." "Where there is a will there is a way." "Look, the mother of one of the prisoners... has a lot of money, and she is here with her daughter." "They want to talk to you, and they will make you a very good proposition." "And if you like it, then we'll see what can be done." "This doesn't seem right." "No, this will make things difficult." "This woman is very rich, and the girl is fabulous, very pretty." "And they are trying to save a son." "These opportunities are rare." "What time did you say you could bring them over?" "Right now." "They are downstairs waiting in their car." "Well, send them in and leave us alone." "I'll be right back." "I apologize for the delay, but you have no idea how hard it was to convince him." "I realize how much work it was, Mr. Certucci, and we thank you." "Have you told him anything?" "I gave him a brief idea, just so you may discuss it at your convenience." "Let's go." "Hello." "I'll see you soon." "Good luck." "Thank you, Mr. Certucci." "Come in." "Come in." "Sit down." "Send away all my other visitors." "I won't be seeing anyone else." "And don't let anybody in." "Very well, colonel." "I'm at your services, ladies." "How may I help you?" "Well, colonel, there was a mistake, and my brother Felipe was arrested last night, and imprisoned here in this district." "My mother and I are very scared." "Felipe hasn't done anything, so we came to beg you to let him go." "Of course, sir, we won't be ungrateful." "I am willing to make any sacrifice, whatever it is, in order to save him." "Madam, I am so sorry, but regarding last night's prisoners," "I can't do anything." "It's up to the governor." "I'm nothing but his servant." "Colonel, sir, I know you are this district's... commander in chief, and you are the boss." "The governor does what you want." "Please, sir." "I will be frank, don't be offended, and if you are offended, I don't care." "If I can't save my son, I am willing to die with him." "Calm down, madam." "Calm down." "No, don't tell me anything." "I just want to know one thing, how much do you want to free my son?" "My mother meant to say, how much do we have to pay the government to free my brother?" "Go on, you may speak freely without reservation." "It's a reasonable way of saving a son." "Tell him, mom." "Well, what do you think of five thousand pesos?" "Tell us your price, colonel." "Be frank, and we'll keep this between us only." "Women are very serious and formal about these things." "Well, because it's for you, and because it's an urgent matter, it'II cost you a lot." "Please, sir, I'll do everything I can," "I'll see how much I can get." "Colonel, please be kind to us." "You won't regret it." "You have an hour and a half to bring me this amount." "If you are late, I won't be able to do anything." "Thank you, sir, thank you." "And no checks, I need cash." "Yes, sir." "I'll come back in time with everything I can find." "I'll wait for you." "See you soon." "Thank you, colonel." "So, how did it go?" "They stood for themselves very well, but they didn't have a choice." "How much?" "I don't know how much they will bring, but I won't free him for less than 15 thousand." "You know, I don't like this at all." "I almost prefer that they don't come back with the money." "The governor must have the roster by now, and if he does as I believe, he'll have them all executed." "There is a way, and I can tell you how to resolve this." "You have to trust me, let's split it." "It depends, after all, it's all my responsibility." "You just watch from the sidelines." "We'll discuss that later." "No." "I'd rather arrange a cut now." "You don't trust me?" "No, that's not it, but I like to make things clear." "What do you have in mind?" "One third." "I will give you one fourth, and you should be happy." "And I hope this serves as a lesson to you." "One fourth of 15 thousand?" "One fourth of whatever they give me." "All right, but no runarounds." "No runarounds." "What is your plan?" "I have an infallible plan." "I'm so sorry, madam, but under these circumstances," "I can't offer you more." "But, sir, I only want fifteen thousand pesos." "It seems to me my mortgage guarantees... that amount perfectly well." "You may charge me whatever interest you want." "If it weren't urgent, I could go to another bank." "At times like these, banks don't lend money, madam." "Much less on a ranch." "And you want the money now and the papers done later?" "No, that's not possible." "I will sign anything you want, but I need the money right now, within half hour." "See, there you go." "No, I can't do anything." "Twelve thousand pesos, not a cent more." " And not as a second mortgage..." " No?" "No, as a sale." "Mortgages are trouble." "Will you sign a promise of sale before a witness?" "If you do that, tomorrow we can finalize the deed." "But, Mr. Gomez, this is an insult." "You know that my estate is worth fifty thousand pesos." "It was worth fifty, madam, it was." "The market has gone down." "Besides, I am not interested in buying your ranch, if I make you an offer it's because I see you so desperate, but if it doesn't suit you, I won't say another word." "Take it, mom." "Think of Felipe." "But what good is twelve thousand, if that man wants fifteen?" "Take it, mom, and we'll see what we can do about it." "Well, if you can give me the money right now..." "Immediately, madam." "We only need a moment to finalize some formalities." "Ambrosio." "Yes, sir." "Write a contract for the Santa Rosa ranch." "Mrs. Margarita Ramos, Martinez' widow, will sell," "I am the buyer." "Twelve thousand pesos, deed costs paid by the seller." "And when I thought they'd laugh, no one laughed..." " Colonel?" " Yes." "Those ladies came back." "They said you are expecting them." "Send them in." " Should I leave?" " No, stay." "We are back, colonel." "Come in." "Come in." "Sit down." "I am here to help you." "Colonel, sir, my mom could only get twelve thousand." "I told her you wouldn't mind, that you'd take it." "It's a huge sacrifice for us, sir." "Believe me, if it weren't for my son..." "If you knew what I had to do to get this money..." "When someone is desperate, everyone takes advantage." "Not me, madam." "Not me." "I don't think you can say I took advantage of you." "I am willing to help you by risking my career." "I might even be risking my life." "Colonel." "Didn't I say I didn't want to be interrupted?" "It's the captain, colonel." "Send him in." "It's alright." "Wait for me outside." " I'll need you later." " Very well, colonel." "Excuse me." "THOSE MARKED WITH AN "X" MUST BE EXECUTED..." "TOMORROW MORNING." "YOU WILL RECEIVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS LATER." "THE GOVERNOR" "I am sorry about the interruption." "It's business." "What were we saying?" "I told my mom to trust you, that you are a gentleman, you'd handle the situation." "You are not wrong, miss." "You are not wrong." "I'll help just because it's for you." "Thank you, colonel." "Thank you." "Here is the money." " Should I count it?" " It's not necessary." "Well, now that everything is resolved, you could have a drink with us." "Cheers." "I hope this is not the last time we see each other." "Of course not, colonel." "Know that I am your grateful friend." "Well, now I must go back to work." "Send in Captain Salgado." "Very well, colonel." "Ladies, please wait in the other room." "It won't take long." "Yes, colonel?" "Bring me Felipe Martinez, one of the prisoners." "Yes, colonel." "Felipe Martinez!" "It's me." "Come with me." " Where to?" " You'll find out soon enough." "Come closer." " What is your name?" " Felipe Martinez." "Do you have any family?" "I have a mother and a sister." "Good." "Give me your hat." "Go with him." "He will tell you what to do." "Could you at least let me talk to my family?" "Yes, he will let you." "Not that way." "This way." "One moment." "Do you trust Captain Salgado?" "Definitely." "He'll get a cut, right?" "Come in, ladies." "Come in." "Do you recognize this hat?" "What happened?" "Don't be alarmed, ladies." "Don't be alarmed." "I'm trying to identify him so we don't release the wrong man." "Now, you will please leave." "But, sir, won't he come with us?" "Calm down, ladies." "Calm down." " I won't leave without him." " Madam, I am an honorable man." "I always do what I say, but I need to do this right." "Don't think it's that easy." "You came in alone, you must leave alone." "Get in your car and wait, but not in front, in the back." "I'll send him down soon." "Don't worry." "Hide the hat, and wait." "Let's go, mom." "Good bye, colonel." "See you soon, miss." "Mom, if that man betrayed us," "I swear I will kill him." " Mother!" " Felipe!" "My son!" "See, you have him back safe and sound." "It seems like the colonel did his part." "By the way, you must return the uniform." "Mr. Certucci, please tell the colonel how grateful we are." "We'll return the uniform tomorrow, but now we must go... before something goes wrong." "Good bye, Mr. Certucci." "Let's go." "Thank you." "At your service, colonel." "Come in." "I asked you a moment ago to bring in a prisoner," "Felipe Martinez." "Did you get a good look at his face?" "Yes, colonel." "Why do you think I ask you this?" "To arrest him again if needed." "It could be, but it is not." "I need you to arrest someone else who looks like him." "It doesn't matter who." "Anyone." "The first person you find." "Understood?" "Yes, colonel." "Mrs. Marta!" "Lolita, what happened?" "You don't feel well?" "What happened?" "Sit down." " What happened?" " Juan." "Wasn't he with you?" "We were talking by my window, like every night." "We said good bye, he was coming home, and two military men took him." "They took him?" "How?" "Where?" "I don't know." "They told him something, but since I had already closed the window, I couldn't hear it." "They were far when I opened it again." "I told my grandmother, and came to tell you." "What will we do?" "What will we do?" " You said they were military?" " Yes." "Let's go after him." " Where?" " At the district." "They won't listen to us." "You will see they will." "Let's talk to Colonel Carrasco." "Do you know him?" "Yes, I do." "I thought I wasn't going to talk to him again in my life." "But God wanted otherwise." "Let's go now." "You wait here." "Who is he?" "I don't know him." "He is not one of us, is he?" "No." "Maybe they sent him to spy on us." "Let's be careful with what we say." "Warn the others." "Halt!" "What's happening?" "Sir, we came to see Colonel Carrasco." "He is here, right?" "Yes, but he already went to bed." "You'll see him tomorrow." " Please, sir." " I need to see him right now." "I can't wait until tomorrow." "Madam, haven't I said you can't see him tonight?" "He doesn't see anyone during the day, much less at night." "Once you tell him who I am, he will want to see me." "Please, go talk to him." "Who are you?" "I am his wife." "His wife?" "Who do you think you're kidding?" "The colonel is not married." "I beg you, sir." "You go tell him, and you will see." "I am his wife, but it's been years since we've lived together." "What do you have to say?" "The truth is I've seen the colonel with many women, but not with these two." "Look, madam, don't waste your time." "We can't wake the colonel, come back tomorrow at 9am." "It's better that way." "Is it true what you told the soldier?" "Are you Colonel Carrasco's wife?" "Yes, I will tell you everything." "And Juan is his son?" "Yes." "So we don't need to rush." "Tomorrow we will tell him, and everything will be alright." "No, we must talk to him now." "I am afraid something bad will happen." "We'll stay here until someone leaves." "Young man, you are not Felipe Martinez." "Trust me." "Why did they bring you here?" "I don't know, sir." "They brought me here saying it'd be fast, but..." "Well, I will tell you what I know." "My name is Juan Espinosa." "I had just said goodbye to my girlfriend like every night." "I was going home, and they came and brought me here... without any explanation." "They didn't let me talk to anybody, and told me that if someone asked," "I was supposed to say my name is Felipe Martinez." "What happened to Felipe Martinez?" "They took him earlier." "Where did they take him?" "Maybe they already executed him." "Or they freed him, since he is rich." "I just thought of something." "Tell me the truth." "The only thing I want is to help you." "I have a feeling something very bad is about to happen." "Do you know Raimundo Solis?" "No, sir." "Or anyone else here?" "No, I don't." "This boy is telling the truth." "What a shame." "Gentlemen, they will execute us at dawn." "We must prepare to die with honor." "One, alert." "Two, alert." "Three, alert." "Hey, those women are still here." "They refuse to leave." "I overheard them." "I think we are making a mistake." "They might be related to the colonel." "You think so?" "I'm not waking him up." "He didn't sleep at all last night." "Whoever wakes him up will get shot." "If you want, let's take them in." "At least inside they won't bother anyone." "Well, let's do it." "This way." "I tell you what." "Be quiet and don't leave this place." "I will talk to the colonel at dawn." "If he agrees, you may go in, if he doesn't you go home, and don't tell anyone about this." "Very well, sir." "Thank you very much." "Attention!" "Boys!" "It's time." "We only have a few minutes." "They are lining up." "But, sir, they will also execute me?" "But why, sir?" "I haven't done anything." "I don't know what you have done, but I haven't done anything." "Halt!" "Formation!" "Everyone out." "Form a line." "Sir, are you going to execute us?" "There must be a mistake." "I shouldn't be here." "They brought me over last night... saying it'd only be a few minutes." "The boy is right, captain." "None of us know him." "If you look into it, you'll see I am right." "I don't have to look into anything." "Those were my orders." "Form a line." " But..." " Hurry up." "You must act like a man, boy." "Come." "Friend." "You hear?" "Get up!" "Sargeant." "Let's go." "Didn't you hear?" "He's sleeping." "Let's wake him up." "I UNDERSTAND I MADE A MISTAKE." "I HAVE PUNISHED MYSELF." "Soldier, bring a stretcher and call the medic." "Follow me." "About face!" "March!" "March!" "Left, march!" "Halt!" "Attention!" "March!" "Chin up, man!" "Don't let anyone say you were afraid when you died." "I am not afraid, Father." "Especially with you here." " Enrique Managua." " Here." " Umberto García." " Here." " José Mendez." " Here." " Francisco Ruiz." " Here." "Step forward." "Captain, let me go with him." "He is my brother." "Captain, let him go." "What's the difference?" "Trade places with him." "March!" "About face!" "Everyone together now!" "Right!" "Halt!" "March!" "Formation!" "Position!" "Long live the revolution!" "The colonel just woke up." "I will tell him you are here." "Right!" "I don't have time to talk to anybody." "Why didn't you wake me up earlier?" "Julián!" "Marta?" "Marta!" "You, here?" "And Juan, where is Juan?" "Go on!" "Talk!" "Answer me!" "Why are you here?" "I waited all night." "They wouldn't let me in." "And Juan?" "And my son Juan?" "That is exactly why I am here." "They arrested him last night, and took him I don't know where." "You can find him, find out why." "He hasn't done anything." "Last night?" " You said last night?" " Yes." " What time?" " Around 10, right?" "Let's go!" "Fast!" "Let's go!" "March!" "Open up!" "Open up or I will break your head open!" "Let's go!" "Position!" "Where is the execution?" "At the plaza, colonel." "At the plaza?" "Let me through!" "Let me through!" "My son!" "What have I done?" "What happened?" "What are you talking about?" "So, it didn't happen?" "What didn't happen?" "I didn't kill my own son." "It was awful." "Damned liquor!" "You are right." "I promise I won't drink anymore." "Finally!" "Duty first." "THE END" "* 1933 Compañía Nacional Productora de Películas / Filmoteca UNAM * 2006 Condor Media, Inc."