"Hello?" "Hello?" "Hello!" "Hello!" "What happened?" "Nothing, a woman answered, but she hung up." "There was a weird tone, it sounded like a recording." "Give me more coins." " That's all that's left." " Give them to me." "Why spend what little we have left on that telephone, Reina?" "How are we supposed to let them know we're here, huh?" "Hello!" "Hello, it's Reina." "It's Reina, I'll call back later." "Why didn't you tell them we were here?" "You could've given them this address." "I'll call them back later." "With what?" "We ran out of coins." "I don't know, someone will lend us a phone, or we'll come up with an idea." "What idea?" "You and your damn ideas!" "Did you forget all this shit was your idea?" "Right, because you never have any ideas." "Sure, just look where you brought us." "Or was this rat hole a part of your plan?" "What were you expecting, a suite at the Hilton?" "No, but I thought we'd be staying with your cousin." "New York is already too big for you, Marlon." "You should've stayed in Medellin eating shit." "Of course." "As if we're not screwed and eating shit here too." "Yeah, but it's American shit, so it's different." "What are we going to do?" "Tell me, Reina, what are we going to do?" "Why don't you just kill yourself, Marlon?" "Don't you go out on the street, Marlon Cruz!" "Brooklyn, New York" "Hey!" "Let go!" "Did you find it?" "Yeah, here it is." "What's the matter?" "You went looking for dessert, didn't you?" "No, you saw me drop it." "Come, let's go take a walk." "I'll tell my father we're going out." "Hey, didn't you promise to teach me how to play pool?" "No dessert?" "Dad..." "I'm going out for a bit." "It's very hot." "Be very careful, dear." "This neighborhood is full of potheads now." "Yes, sir." "Nice!" "It's good." "You're learning." "Of course, with such an awesome teacher, how could I not?" " Really?" " Yeah." "You like it?" "Yeah?" "I spoke with Fabiola." "What's that tramp telling you now?" "She said she can get us in." "Come on." "You know that's all bullshit." "Aren't we supposed to go to the embassy first?" "You know, fill out some forms, go here, there, do this and that?" "Yes, but they are never going to give us a visa." "Or at least not to me." "It doesn't hurt to try." "I'll ask you the same questions Fabiola asked me." "Do you have a credit card?" "Do you have a bank account?" " No." " Do you have a steady job?" " No." " What about property?" " A house?" "A car?" " No..." "I don't!" "I wish!" "An uncle in the government, secretary of any darn thing?" "I wish I did!" "See?" "You have nothing." "With nothing, they won't give you a visa." "No, but I have you." "But having me won't get you a visa." "But why New York?" "Why so far away?" "Because that's where it's at." "Look at the pictures my cousin Gloria sent me." "She says we can stay with her if we want to." "Come here..." "Where were you hiding those pictures?" "Keep your hands to yourself and sit down, would you?" "Can you imagine me and you living in a little apartment... with a big tub we can get into every night and make love?" "Why don't we start now?" "You know all this is yours... but once we get there." "But why?" "Let's go slowly." "No..." "let's come slowly." "I'd better get home." "But we were just getting started." "That's just the point." "Hey, Giovanny, a thief!" "Grab him, grab him!" "Get him, throw him out of here!" "Get that rat out of here!" "I don't allow thieves in here; kick him out!" "Wait, hold on!" "Out!" "Let go!" "Come inside, Giovanny." "I'm not a thief!" "There she is..." " Hi." " What's up man." "Look." "Look how pretty it is there when it snows." "Rather than that fucking mud pit we get here every time it rains." "You should stop looking at those pictures." "Oh, relax, just calm down." "I'm perfectly calm." "No, no, don't worry about them, just give them to me; thank you." "Well, well." "I have the vouchers and the passports with visas for Guatemala for those who paid." "The group is leaving on the scheduled date with those who've paid." "Those who haven't will have to wait until we plan another trip." "But when does this group leave?" "No "buts," we're serious people here, and what we say is what we do." "The tickets include the flights from Medellin to Panama and from Panama to Guatemala." "In Guatemala, if anybody asks, you just say you're there for a week's vacation." "You shouldn't need to make up anything else." "There, you will be greeted by our representative and once you get settled at the resort, he'll explain how you'll take the fluvial route to Mexico." "From there, a first-class surface transport will take you to the border." "From there it's a hop, skip, and a jump and then you'll start seeing signs saying:" ""Welcome to the United States."" "Excuse me, one question:" ""fluvial, " what is that?" "Fluvial!" "By river!" "By river!" "Ah, Okay..." "And now, one little tip for when you're there." "There, my dears, anybody wearing a uniform is an official of some sort, and remember... the last thing you people need is any kind of official for anything." "So, when you're there and you see some guy in a uniform, and he's coming towards you, you walk in the opposite direction." "Do you understand?" "Now, it's $3,000, per person, "by next week."" "If not, "So sorry, babies, no fly."" "All right, questions?" "Damn it, Marlon, we have to figure out a way to get that money somehow." " That's a lot of money, Reina." " So?" "We'll never come up with that kind of money." "There's only three ways to raise that kind of money:" "working, gambling, or stealing." "Here you go, sweetheart, Miguel Correa?" "Right here!" "Here you are... black, black like you're wearing now, yes." "Cristina Beltran, here you go." "Please, dad, give me that job." "I know this city better than you do." "I'm going to tell you something." "Everything I've done in my life has been so that you can get a good education and build a career." "Not so you can drive a taxi." "But wasn't that how you started?" "And now you've got four taxis." "Look how well you're doing." "That was different, son, I started at the bottom." "But for you it's different, thanks to what I've done." "Now it's time for you to go to the University." "Mateo, sit up straight, like I told you." "Don't you want to go to college, Marlon?" "You know, our contact there is making some progress." "They told me just the other day, when the strike is over, you can start." "That's just it, Mom." "In the meantime, I'd like to earn a few pesos." " Marlon, I said no!" " Why not?" "How come Juancho's family gave him work?" "That's Juancho's family, not this one!" "Do you know how many of my drivers have been mugged this week?" " Mom told you to say that!" " Nobody has told me anything." "Besides, I don't have any free taxis, they're all working double shift.." "I don't want to talk about this again, understood?" "Mateo, pick up your spoon and eat properly." "You're hungry, aren't you?" "You know you just can't enter a place like a madman and steal food without permission." "Are you Colombian?" "Colombian just like you." "Giovanny, go and see if you can find something for a fever." "But ma'am, didn't you see he was trying to steal food?" "Go on, look at him, what harm can he do to me?" "He barely has enough strength to lift up the spoon." "Where have you been that you smell so bad?" " I got lost." " Patricia!" "Do you think we're in a position to feed everyone in this city?" "Pastor, stop nagging." "This boy is sick, and look how cold it is out here." "help me get him into the basement." "Help you?" "What nerve!" "You fag!" "I told you I don't want to see you anywhere around here." "All right, come with me, son." "Come on... come on, finish it inside." "Patricia, this is the last time I'll tell you!" "This bum is not setting foot in my restaurant!" "That's final!" "Sit down here." "You know, you got a pretty face, kid." " Here you go, Patricia." " Thank you." " I'll bring some water." " Yeah, okay." "And bring some blankets so we can cover up this boy." " Okay." " Ma'am, is this "Queen"?" "Yes, this is Jackson Heights, Queens." " Here you go." " Thank you, son." "So Reina should be here, nearby." "Reina..." "On the front of Reina's hostel it says "Queen."" ""Queen" or "Queens?"'" "Like Reina, but in English." " I have to go." " No, lay down, get some rest, try to sleep." "Do you have any idea how many hostels there are in Queens?" "Lock it." " What?" " Lock the damn door, you idiot!" "What are you doing?" "You shouldn't be going through that." "I wasn't going through anything." "I found it by accident." "Hey, nobody opens a suitcase by accident." "Put it back!" "Do you think I'm stupid?" "Reina, don't you dare, that money belongs to the German." "Please, just put it back in the suitcase." "Don't you like to play?" "Reina, Reina, please... just put back that money." " Reina, give it back." " Take it." "You're going to give me the money, aren't you?" "They caught us!" "Hurry!" "All right!" " Who is in there?" "Let me in." " Give me that money, please." "Reina, please..." "We got locked in by accident." "Some kind of accident!" "You're sweating, you devil!" "I want to show the pictures of the Cayman lslands... to all those jealous old bitches, who used to give me shit about being single at my age." "Move!" "You're in my way, and stop shaking... move!" "What's wrong with you?" "You have no idea what it's like to be coming up with excuses for the last 35 years to go to the gynecologist." "Waxings twice a week, with them breathing down my neck." "Look at where he's taking me for our honeymoon." "I guess he doesn't wanna know." "He's a bum and he's here to live off the hard work of others." "Well, I'm sorry but he's staying for a few days." "I'm not going to allow that, I'm going to call the cops." "Oh, you're going to call the cops?" " What are you talking about?" " Come on!" "Get him out of here, I don't want that bum in my house!" "Leave it alone, Pastor!" " I want him out of here!" " Careful with the phone!" "Don't be such a grouch!" "Just for the record, I warned you!" "Don't complain to me about it later." "Freaking fag..." "I'm trying to run a restaurant here." "Good morning, son, did you get any sleep?" "These will be kind of big on you, but this is all I could find." "Now go get washed, you're smelling really bad." "Ma'am?" "I don't want to bother you anymore, but I have to ask you for a huge favor." "What favor?" " I have to call home." " Colombia?" "Reina probably already called to say where she is." "We'll have to see, Marlon." "You know those long distance calls are very expensive." "Please, ma'am, just that one favor." "Get yourself cleaned up first, I'll see what I can do." "Hello." "Mom?" " Hello?" " Excuse me, Miss Patricia" " Get out!" " Hello, mom!" "Marlon?" "It's Marlon!" "My darling, where are you?" "Are you okay?" "I got to New York, I'm okay." "Marlon, you get back here this instant!" "Where are?" "Dad..." "It's good to hear your voice." "How could you do this to us, you are a crook!" "You have no idea the pain you've caused your mother" " and aunt Marlene!" " I'm so sorry, Dad... and I hope aunt Marlene will forgive me, but it was something I had to do." "What do you mean something you had to do?" "Is that what we taught you?" "Get back here and face what you've done!" "Marlon, we've got that German living in this house until you get back and give him the money." "Please come back, please come back, I'm begging you!" "Has Reina called you there yet, Mom?" "Reina?" "Are you kidding me?" "That thief!" "Dad, don't call her that, Dad." "What do you want me to call her then?" "You get your ass back here" "All right, come with me son, tell me what happened." "Come on, let's go." "Then we arrived at a small town in Texas." "I can't remember the name." "With the money that Reina had, we were able to catch a bus... that took 5 days to bring us here." "And you have no money left?" "No." "Well, it's a miracle you're still alive." "What do you do here when you're trying to find someone who's lost?" "Well, usually you start with the hospitals, the morgue, the police, but that wouldn't work in this case." "You need to get yourself settled and you need to find a job." "Where do I start?" "For now, just start with breakfast because you're going to need to get back all your strength." "Good moming!" "I just need to use the restroom." "Go ahead." "Shit!" "That's the final straw!" "How dare you give him my clothes!" "Giovanny!" "Stop making such a fuss, for God's sake." "Have you forgotten what it's like to come here and nobody helps you?" "No, I haven't forgotten, I know what you have to do." "You have to work, like you did, like I did." " Giovanny!" " Yes, sir!" "Take this bum to the wall, so he'll leam to work freezing his ass off!" "He's going to sleep in the basement." "What?" "He's not sleeping outside!" "You hear me?" "Go on, get this fag out of here, or you'll have to answer to me!" "What wall is he talking about?" "The only thing I want to do is find my girlfriend." "Did you come from here or there?" "How could I possibly remember that?" "Everything looks the same here." "Come on." "Okay, man, we've got to figure this out." "Tell me, more or less, how far did you walk before you got to this place right here?" " I didn't walk." " Okay, how far did you run?" "I don't know." "Listen, Marlon, Patricia said you needed help." "The problem is that things are different here." "Reina doesn't exist as far as the Americans are concerned." "So we've got to have something, a photograph to put on a poster for people to see, a telephone number, or something, you understand?" "I didn't bring pictures or anything." "But she's really easy to recognize because she's got one brown eye and one green." "People notice those kinds of things." "We should just ask around." "No, no, no, you don't understand, that's not how it works..." "this here is not Colombia." "This is New York." "Come with me, I'm going to show you something." "Take a good look." "This is the monster you'll have to tame." "You think you can find somebody in this mess, when your only clue is a sign that says "Queen, "" "or that she has a green or blue eye?" "No, man, your Reina will turn up if she's got somebody looking for her, but it'll take time, you've got to start the process." " What process?" " The process... get your papers, social security, start paying taxes." "That's the only way you can become legal in this country." "Or marry an American." "What are you talking about?" "Listen Marlon, I know everything looks bleak right now, but the day you start sending money home to your family, everything changes for you." "And that first remittance, it's the most gratifying moment for an immigrant." "No... that's not why I came." "That's not my case." "What does it say there?" "Paradise awaits you." "What would that be like..." "Here we are." "This is the wall Pastor was talking about." "What are they doing there?" "They're looking for work." "What kind of work?" "Whatever there is." "Whatever the Americans don't want to do." "Bricklaying, construction, gardening..." "The pay is low, but there's no choice." "You make enough to eat and sleep." "It's not ideal but it's work and it's an opportunity." "In a while you'll find something better, and you'll see someone else arrive and take your place." "In this country you've got to stand in line for everything, even to be happy." "Put it down." "Excuse me, excuse me." " Reina." " What happened?" "Wait... are you sure about going through with this?" "Why, you're not?" "You can still back out if you want to." "Excuse me, could you keep moving this way, please?" "Come on, you're holding up the line!" "Don't grab me like that!" "You know I hate it." "Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Aerocol flight # 3833." "Our final destination is Panama City." "For safety reasons, we request you to please fasten your seatbelts and refrain from smoking during the whole flight." "This flight will take 1 hour" "You don't look so nervous now." "Just put your seatbelt on, would you." "I think we left." "Marlon." "I know these have been very difficult days for you, but Pastor finally gave in." "He gave in?" "We're giving you a job, here in the restaurant." "I'll do anything rather than lifting those sacks." "You can't keep sleeping here, though." "That was his condition." "But... ma'am." "Where am I supposed to sleep if I don't know anyone here?" "I'm working on that." "But for now, you'll start working here, that's the most important thing." "Okay, where do you want me to start?" "Here, brother, your new office." "Welcome!" "Clean the mirrors, the sinks, take out the garbage." "It's important to clean after every single customer that comes in." "I'm going to spend all my time cleaning shit." "When am I supposed to look for my girlfriend, Giovanny?" "You gotta to stop talking like that, man." "You have to focus on working here now." "You think everybody who comes here gets a job this easily?" "Forget that nonsense and take advantage of this opportunity." "What, is this to hold onto when you have to push too hard?" "What a stupid ass." "That's for the "handicapped," Marlon." ""Handicapped"?" "Enjoy!" "Marlon, come on, hurry up, they're here to pick you up." "Look son... this is Mr. Hernan." "He's very nice, he's always helping in the community, and he's found you a place to sleep for free until you save a little money." "Hernan Posada, at your service." "Pleased to meet you." "Free?" "Forgive me, Mr. Hernan," "That sounds too good to be true." "Oh, relax, Marlon, I would trust my life to Mr. Hernan." "Anyway, what other choice do you have?" "How about we take a walk and you tell me what happened." "Thank you so much, Mr. Hernan." " You're welcome." " You take care of yourself." "See you tomorrow, Miss Patricia." "See you tomorrow." "I know many cases like yours." "If there's any way I can help you... any questions you might have, just let me know." "How do I get rid of the fear?" "It's a matter of time." "We immigrants carry fear and uncertainty inside." "We think there's always someone coming after us." "People that have been through downtown, also politicians" "Hey, my sweetie pie!" "You haven't been here for so long." "Look at the present you brought me!" "Oh, what a pretty little pumpkin." "Be nice to the boy, he's had a rough time." "Make sure he's well taken care of." "Of course I will." "Look, my love, don't you worry." "Nothing will happen to you here." "He's afraid." "Right?" "Don't take him away so fast." "Her name is Raquel, she had to come here when she abandoned her family because of alcohol." "She's spent a lot of time on the streets... she's sick." "Don't let her bother you." "It's taken a lot of time to rehabilitate her, but she's a good person." "I don't know what Patricia told you about me, Mr. Hernan... but I'm not like any of these people," "I don't have a drug or alcohol problem." "I know, son, but there aren't many places in this city where you could stay without paying." "Besides, nobody is going to bite you here." "What, what, what..." "Welcome, travelers." "I hope you had a good trip." "It's very important that you pay for your rooms now, there won't be time to take care of it tomorrow because we have to leave very early in the morning." "It's $30 per person." " $30 bucks for this dump?" " No, no, no way!" "Excuse me, but this was supposed to be included." "They didn't tell us we needed to bring more money." "Why would you pay there for what you will use here?" "You're here..." "the resort is here." "Did you really think you could pay there for what you have to pay here?" "You're gonna have to work that out with Fabiola back in Medellin, we have no money." "Yeah, come on, man, we already paid for that!" "So where are you planning to sleep tonight?" "What do you mean, where are we supposed to sleep?" "Here, man!" "I have very few beds;" "first come, first served." "Okay, I'll pay you, that's for two, all right?" " Take it, sorry bastard." " Here, give me my change." "There are three of you, ma'am." "I'll pay you back in The States, man, come on." "Stop pushing!" "Move, that one over there's mine." "I got this one, over here, over here." "This one over here is mine." "If there's not enough beds, there's always the floor." "* I look up to the sky * * searching for a little of my life *" "* My stars don't answer me * * to show the way to your smile *" "* Waves that shade my eyes * * a league away from your memories * * steal pictures of your face * * leaving sand in the silence *" "* I'm searching for you lost among dreams *" "* The noise of people around me wraps me in a veil *" "* I'm searching for you flying through the sky * * the wind has carried you away like an old handkerchief *" "* I do nothing else but search and search * * through familiar landscapes * * in places so strange * * that I'll never find you *" "Are you sure, Mom?" "Were you able to talk to Mr. Gonzalo?" "Marlon, he's not okay with all of this." "First it's the wife, now the daughter, he's very upset." "What should I do then?" "Tell me, she couldn't have just vanished." "No one knows anything here." "Everyone thinks she's with you, Marlon." "Why don't you just come back here to your family and forget about her?" "Is Dad still so mad he won't even talk to me?" "You know him, what can I do, Marlon?" "He's still very hurt, you did something very bad" " Mom, your blessing" " God bless you, son, please, don't stay over there, come back quickly." "Okay, bye." " Hi." " Hi." " How's it going?" " Fine." "I didn't know you sang..." "Well, now you do." " How did the band sound?" " What band?" "You mean those two little funny guys?" "Yup, they're my band." "Yeah, they sounded good." "That's because we're the best band in Queens." "The only problem is you made a mistake in the lyrics." "Oh, really?" "What's that?" "You said "l steal pictures of your face, crying alone in the silence."" "It's "They steal shapes from your face, "" "leaving sand in the silence."" "It's not a mistake, actually, it makes it easier to understand." "What?" "Are you some kind of music purist or something, that you get offended if someone changes the lyrics?" "No, I just know that song." "I don't know why but we always find songs that remind us of what we're feeling or experiencing in life," "So that means you're searching." "We're all searching for something, aren't we?" "Or in your case, someone." "How do you know?" "There's no secrets in the restaurant." "I hate these stupid ghosts!" "Nice to meet you." " What's your name?" " Milagros, Milagros Valdez." "I'm Marlon Cruz." "I'm taking the subway, are you coming?" "Yeah, hold on, I have to get my clothes." " Yes, Reina, yes." " So you're horny." "Let me take care of that." "Fuck me..." "I'm much more woman than she is." "What?" "What's going on?" "Get off!" "Get off!" "You dirty bitch!" "Fuck her!" "Come here." "Rio Suchiate Guatemala/Mexico Border" "Come on, the kid's next." " The kid will be fine, move!" " Mom!" "Shut that fucking kid up." "Come on, get over here!" "You think I'm gonna get wet for a dumbass who's so scared." "If you can't cross by yourself you'll have to stay behind!" "This stupid boy is going to makes us all fall." "Where are you going?" " The boy!" " Just leave him!" "I'm gonna get the boy!" " Come here." " Let go of him." "I'll take him." "If he makes another sound, I'm cutting the rope, asshole." "On your knees!" "Give me your tennis shoes, asshole!" "How could I give you my tennis shoes?" "!" "How come she hasn't called you?" "You're her father." "I know, I know." "Can you speak up?" "This call is expensive." " What happened?" " The same old shit." "That old man is crazier than a goat!" "To top it all, I don't have a place to sleep tonight." "Come on, back to work." "Hey, Milagros, how're you doing?" "This poor guy doesn't have anywhere to sleep." "Maybe he can stay with you." "As long as he doesn't snore." "Ehh... no..." "I'm sorry." "That Giovanny." " Hey, thanks for nothing, man." " You're welcome." "Hey, kid, come here." "Mr. Hernan, how are you?" "What's up?" "What happened to you last night?" "Nothing, it's just I had to run out of there." "I've already heard, that woman is incredible!" "Have a seat." "Giovanny!" "I found another place for you, kid." " Really?" "You did?" " It's not great, but..." "But, but what?" "With what they probably pay you here, you can't expect very much." " Hey, Giovanny." " How's it going, Mr. Heman?" "I found another place for Marlon to stay at night." "Do you know where Roger Pena lives?" "Roger Pena?" "Beautiful, my two favorite boys sitting down;" "would you boys like me to bring you a drink?" "Get back to work, you bums!" "How are you doing, Pastor?" "How is it going, my friend." "Man, it's cold." "Yeah... that's the building." "Which one?" "The cool one?" "No, the one next to it." "That place is a rat hole!" "It looks abandoned." "It's because It is, why do you think it's so cheap?" "People live there without paying rent, they're squatters." "In Colombia I wasn't rich, Giovanny, but I wasn't this poor either, brother." "Here, the rich want to buy, but the poor don't want to sell." "The rich offer too little, and the poor ask for too much." "Coming, coming." "Welcome, stranger." "Come on in." "How're you doing, Roger?" "Hanging in there." "All right, good, the big bed is mine." "This one right here, this is yours." "The bathroom is down the hall to your left and the kitchen is in there." "You can keep your things here, under the b-b-b-bed, because the wardrobe over here, that's mine too." "And the other bed?" "Don't worry about it, you'll never see him." "He works while we sleep." "Just in case, his name is Javier, and the guy who sleeps in your bed while you're at work is William, and if you're here at the same time, you'll have to share the b-b-bed." "Are you leaving?" " Yes." " Bye." "Hey, take this, kid!" "Don't lose them, or I'll have to ch-ch-charge you for a copy." "Speaking of ch-ch-ch-ch..." "Charging?" "Listen, Roger, he just got here." "So what?" "Do you think you could maybe give him 'til next week when he gets paid?" "I guarantee you, he's good for it, man." "I'm not worried, you know why?" "Because here, everyone pays one way-ay-ay or another." "Hey, Giovanny..." "I'm gonna have to share my bed with a stranger." "And look how crazy this guy is." "Relax, nothing is going to happen to you." "All right, Roger, thanks again for everything." "See you tomorrow." "Beware, boy, lights out at 10:00 P.M. sharp." "How long are you planning to stay?" "Truth is, not that long." "I'm looking for my girlfriend, and when I find her, I'll leave." " Where is she?" " I don't know." "We got lost from each other, I'm looking for her." "Here in New York?" "Right." "Hey, look!" "That bag just moved." "Damn right, it did..." "that's D-D-D-Demon." " Demon?" " Yes, like the devil." "Why did you name it that?" "Because he's a son of a b-b-b-bitch." " Does he bite?" " Of course he bites." "We both do, when we're f-f-fucked with." "Damn, look at the time, it's 10:00 already." "Good night, boy." "Hey, Mr. Roger?" "What's that noise?" "They're b-b-balls." "Balls?" "What's going on, where were you?" "!" "Hurry up, the bus to Reynosa is almost here!" "you'll have many days to sleep there." "Hurry up, let's go!" "Hurry up, let's go, ma'am." "What's your problem, lady..." "That suitcase was in my spot." "That's what you think." "The spot is mine, it goes with my seat." "Oh, really?" "Since when are the seats numbered?" "I don't mind throwing suitcases around this whole trip." "Excuse me ma'am, but we were here first." "But your bag was in my place." "Why don't you go kill yourself, lndian bitch!" "You have to respect me!" "Hey settle down!" "What the hell is going on back there?" "God almighty..." "Come here you two, and you, and you, and all the tourists." "Why don't you control your woman." "Mind your own business, asshole." "Damned, I have to treat them like donkeys!" "Let's relax!" "Cut it out!" "Mind your business!" "Move, now!" "Why the fuck don't you stop arguing!" "Shut up, why don't you stand up for me, you asshole!" "Come on, baby, now!" "Let's go, kid, I have to treat them like fucking donkeys!" "All right, enjoying your vacation?" "The federal police are tough fuckers... because I suppose you all have your papers in order, don't you?" "Yes, sir." "And you, you better keep it down, all right?" "Listen, we have nothing to do with this problem," " it's that loudmouth." " Loudmouth?" " That Indian started it!" " That may be, sweetheart, but there are several ways of solving problems." "Oh, really, the way you solved them?" "I could stand out here watching you two fight all day." "You look gorgeous." "But the Federal agents will get suspicious if they see this bus sitting here too long, so we have to get going." "To do that, I'll need a little cash for some gas, you get me?" " let's go." " I can't believe this!" "It's too bad, we have nothing left." "They took everything from us." "Everything?" "They couldn't have taken... everything." "Hey, cut it out." "Look, we're completely broke, what do you expect us to do?" "No problem..." "you can all stay here." " See you." " Come on, man, how are you gonna leave us here alone" "Let's give that old fag what he wants." "Or are you honey gonna carry us all across the border?" "Why don't you just kill yourself, too?" "Well, I guess it's up to me to fix this then, huh?" "Or you're gonna do it, honey." "Open up!" "What is she going to do?" "I guess she just paid for your tickets, lucky bastards." "* Baby that fish *" "* I'm not eating it *" "* I'm not eating it *" "* I'm not eating that fish even if it's *" "What's up?" "Increasing your repertoire?" "Practicing, so I don't screw up the lyrics." "You finished?" " Yes." " Okay, wait for me, then, we'll go together, where are you going, anyway?" "Back to the rat hole." "Excuse me, how much is this?" "I'm closed, why don't you come back tomorrow?" "Thank you." "So... do you dance?" "Or do you only search?" "Do I dance, baby?" "I'll light your feet on fire." "Where's the bathroom?" "Give me your jacket." "Listen... what kind of place is this?" "Guys ask to dance, girls accept." "That's the tradition." "Yes... but I just saw them paying the girls." "Oh, my God, you've got a dirty mind." "Yes, they pay them to dance." "$2 a song or $40 an hour." "I used to be a dancer here." "Really, you did?" "It was either that or cleaning toilets." "What would you have done?" "Marlon, what are you up to?" "In here, setting up the franchise." " What is this?" " Customer service." "Does Pastor know about this?" "Anyway, come on, I got you an appointment with a woman, and she's going to help us find Reina." "She's the absolute best at finding lost things, so come on, let's go." "No, Reina's not a thing, Miss Patricia." "Oh, come on, if she can find a wallet, why wouldn't she be able to find Reina?" "Come on." "Leave that, you'll finish that later, let's go!" " I don't believe in witchcraft." " Come on." "It seems the cards weren't shuffled properly." "She's asking ifyou have anything of hers." "Having something of hers, it's easier to connect to her." "A picture, a photo, anything." "Are you sure you don't have anything?" "Otherwise, she can't connect to her." "Mary, mother of God, Marlon." "She's not lost and she has the power of the chameleon in her eyes." "She's not lost and she's got money, she's also looking for someone." "Of course, Miss Patricia, she's looking for me." "She's finding me, me, finding me!" "It's you that's lost." "In order to find her, you've got to find yourself first." " That's what she said." " Ask her when we'll meet again." "What?" "How can you charge $60 if you haven't told me anything?" "There are days she can't see things clearly, Marlon." "Hey, take it away from her, take it away!" "Calm down, why do you carry that dirty thing around anyway?" "Just be thankful she even told you that Reina is alive." "But I know she's ok Ms. Patricia, I know!" "How dare you bum the only thing of hers I have." "She says let her go." "Come on, come on, let's go." "I know she's okay." "Yes, be thankful she told you that." "What's next?" "A massage parlor, I suppose?" "Did you know about this?" "No, but the customers like it, don't they?" "I think it shows great initiative of Marlon." "It's a service we've never offered before." "Service?" "This is no "service"..." "This is a business inside my business." "I just think I should be able to earn some tips." "Maybe..." "I could even give you a percentage for rent." "Percentage?" "What?" "Like fifty-fifty?" "My God, Pastor, at your age you're begging for pennies!" " Stop your bullshit!" " Fine!" "Let him do whatever the fuck he wants!" "No, not whatever the fuck he wants, he has my permission." "Oh, he does?" "Oh, that's all he needs, that's enough." " That's right!" "My permission." " Fine then, with your permisson!" "Nice business, bro." " They thank any kind of information." "Marlon Cruz is searching for a young Colombian woman named Reina, 18 years old, height: 1. 67 m, brown hair distinctive different color light eyes." "If anyone has any information, please call us" "I have been searching for you for the past three months." "I'm so sorry, I didn't know how to  named Reina, 18 years old, she disappeared six months ago." "If anyone has any information, please call us at " "Marlon keeps looking for woman who disappeared 8 months ago." "Her name is Reina, she's 18 years old." "That's it... m-m-more pain." "Let me feel your pain." "Scream with more pain." "Come on, let's go, more agressive, you know, more agressive, come on, you're an animal!" "No, forget it, it's a failure, a tragedy." "No, give it up;" "don't bother, leave it." "So?" "See?" "There we go, see?" "It really hurts." "Perfect!" "Animalistic, just what I want, just like that!" "You're gonna thank me for this." "I'm telling you, it's beautiful." " No, it's not!" "Let me go!" " Okay, okay, calm down." "At least you had a hard-on, it would help." "But with that tiny package, it's pathetic." " Let me go already!" " Okay, stop whining." "How dare you whip me, you asshole!" "How dare you not p-p-pay?" "Are you gonna let me go or what?" "All right, hold your horses, I'm coming." "You're not very good at hard work, are you?" "Go get ch-ch-changed, we're leaving." "No way, I've got things to do." "No, you haven't paid up yet." "What are you talking about?" "You think I was doing you a favor?" " That's just a d-d-down payment." " Down payment my ass!" "That's enough." "So where are we going?" "To see n-n-naked Latinas, hurry up." "Look at these cows..." "Jesus Christ... but for what that c- c-catalogue is costing." "Roger, don't put me in that catalogue." "Stop whining, your face is always c-c-covered." " Mr. Roger, how's it going?" " What's up, fag?" "I've got some ladies in the back ready for your happy ending." "Well, the last time you brought me some that would make dogs h-h-h-h-howl." "No worries, these are hot." "We'll see, we'll see." "No Bro, you stay here." "Well, this goes to all you boys to the dance floor!" "I wanna see you dancing, because the girls and I are gonna spank you like rats!" "Welcome to "Big Buga!"" "Calena!" "* Hey you park your truck *" "* Your bike also if you want to *" "* I'll be waiting for you with my doors open *" "* Biscuit you aren't good enough *" "* In case you get naughty don't you let me down *" "* Gimme gimme sugar cane candy *" "What's up?" "Hey, sweetheart!" "What are you doing here baby?" "I didn't recognize you when you came in." "What's happening, tell me everything, where's the loudmouth?" "Calena, right after we got here, we lost each other." "You got lost?" "Is that so?" "Or did "Miss Loudmouth" give you the boot?" "You wouldn't believe all that's happened to me." "I've been doing great, I found a job as soon as I got here." "So anyway, tell me, how are things with you?" "I'm a delivery boy." "What a waste, you've got to be kidding me." "With your good looks and being Colombian, you can do a lot better than that." "I wasted a lot of time searching for that girl." "But if it's over, why are you still looking for her?" "Why look out there, when you can find it here?" "And it's all free for you." "Everything you saw up there, I've been saving for you." "What's wrong, are you a faggot?" "Listen sweetheart, I'm used to men who respond, so..." "That girl was driving you crazy." "The hell with that." "We'll just have to find that hothead, won't we?" "Hey, Jean Pierre, put my song on." "At least there's a lobby here." "Hey, sugar, does your woman ever give you any room to breathe?" "Reynosa, Mexico/United States Border" "Are you planning on fucking her here in front of everyone?" "No... she has a backache from the bus ride." "She asked me to give her a massage, that's all." "Calm down, rubbing doesn't make you pregnant, honey." "You're such a slut!" "I need a room for two." "Wait, Reina." "Come here... how do you plan to pay for that?" "You think I'm stupid, or what?" "Why didn't you tell me we had more money?" "Put it away." " How much is it?" " There's no regular rooms left." "Don't spend our money on this." "I hate the snores and farts of all those people." "We're sleeping alone and that's final." "We'll gonna save that money and sleep where we're supposed to!" "Why, don't you want to sleep with me alone?" "How much is it again?" "400 Pesos, and 200 for the vibrating bed." "But we're not gonna use that, we're just gonna sleep." "How am I supposed to know that?" "Reina, we shouldn't be spending that money." "Oh, Marlon." "If you don't know how to use it..." "I'm right here to help you, my queen." "She is hot, man." "Were you dreaming?" "Yeah, it was the strangest dream." "I dreamt I was shitting fish." "Fish?" "They were orange, like goldfish." "They were swimming around in the toilet." "Did you flush?" "No, that's when I woke up." "What do you think it means?" "That not everything you have inside you is shit." "Didn't you want to wait until New York?" "I'm sore, rub me." "Tear it." "Hey, turtledoves, be downstairs in exactly one minute, or you're screwed, understand?" "If you stay here you're going to be in a mess of trouble." "My clothes?" "Here, asshole!" "Hurry up!" "Oh, no way!" "Wipe that expression off your face, it reeks of poverty." "But look at the prices, Roger." "Don't be an ass, pick whatever you want." "Are you serious?" "I'm serious, whatever you want." "Except that, it looks really tacky." " How's this?" " Perfect." "Even the color?" "Even the color..." "do you need pants?" "Sure... these are a bit expensive though." "Cut that shit out, they're perfect." "Hold the bag." "Make sure nobody gets close." "How dare you get me into trouble, you asshole." "B- b-b-be quiet, idiot." " N-n-n-no w-w-way!" " Don't make fun of me." "Roger, no, this is why these people always suspect us." "Open the bag, put this in here." "Here, toss these out some place." "We started running- and Roger?" "He was running!" "He looked so funny!" "And after all that we made it home, and look, he gave me new clothes with patches." " lt looks cool." " What about these sticks?" "Wouldn't it be easier to use the wide part of the sticks?" " No, like I told you." " But everything is falling off." "I know... hold on, this is how they taught me." "Hey, if they'd caught you, you'd be on a plane straight to Colombia." "I don't know whether to laugh or worry about you." "So... would you really worry about me?" "Marlon, look!" " Would you take me to that?" " To what?" "You're out so much," "I will add a third shift for your b-b-b" "Bed!" "Like a friend of mine says, "around pimps and whores, keep a low profile."" "So you're telling me this because I'm a pimp or a w-whore?" " A whore!" " Exactly... here, put this on." "Yeah, there you go, the best." "Look at that, you look hot!" "You're sure it's okay to go to a salsa concert?" "Relax, it's gonna be fine, you'll knock that B-B-Brittany wannabe off her feet." "So what do you think, open or closed?" "Zip it up, totally closed, yeah, there you go." "Hey, wait a minute." "I'll be back late, Roger." "Careful with the lights." "Reina?" "Reina!" "Reina!" "Hey!" "Man, you got it bad, my friend." "You gotta stop this obsession with her, Marlon." "I'm not obsessed, Miss Patricia, I saw her, I'm sure it was her." "You're mistaking her for somebody else." "You end up seeing what you want to see." "I hate to disappoint you, but this time it was really her." "Can I get change, please?" "That poor girl is the one paying the consequences." "Everywhere you look, you see her, you'll end up crazy." "And you'll drive the rest of us crazy with you." "Hey, Giovanny, come on, man, I'm not crazy." "Oh, no?" "All I ever hear from you is Reina here, Reina there." "Who do you think you are, some kind of king?" "It's the same thing everyday!" "I think as long as you're still seeing one, you should stop seeing the other one." "Wh-wh-what was that?" "What?" "The silence." "Roger, what's going on?" "What is it, Roger?" "Get up, we've got to get out of here." "Quick, before the po-po-police get here." "Turn on the light, Roger." "No, no..." "there's no time, come on!" "If you don't leave now, you'll have to deal with the visitors." "Roger!" "Roger!" "wait for me!" "Are you coming back here?" "Rats will be the only ones coming back to collect the scraps!" "and you still owe me this week's rent." "Wait for me!" "Roger!" " Good evening, sir." " Who are you?" "I'm a friend of Milagros." "This is no time to be paying visits." "Could you be so kind as to tell her I'm here?" "I know him, uncle, don't worry." " Are you sure?" " Yes." "What do you want?" "It's the bicycle's fault, It brought me here." "What did it want?" "This is all shit, and to top it off, I've got nowhere to sleep." "So you came here so I could help you?" "But you're the only person" "I'm not the only anything, Marlon." "The only thing you have in that head of yours is confusion." "You don't even know whether you're coming or going." "You don't even know what you see, asshole!" "It's been very difficult for me too." "The truth is, I'm sick of fighting with a ghost." "Then get out of here with your damn ghost and leave me alone!" "Why am I such an idiot?" "Come in quickly, before I change my mind." "Are you Milagros' boyfriend?" "Everybody, this is Marlon." "I've told you he'll be staying here a few days." " Good morning, Marlon." " Good morning." "Good moming, ma'am, how are you?" " Sit down." " Excuse me." "Hello." "This all looks great..." "these arepas look weird." "So... where do you work?" "At "Mi Tierra Colombiana."'" "Really?" "You know the rules here, don't you?" "No, but I'll tell him." "It's very simple, if you live here, you pay your way." "Let him eat breakfast." "He has a job, he can contribute." "If money's the problem, then there's no problem, because there's no money!" "I started to eam some more money, Mom." " You did?" " Yes." "Tell Aunt Marlene not to worry." "That I'm going to pay her back every penny." "I've also sent you an envelope with some money." "I'm glad, son, that sounds great!" "Thank God!" "That makes me very happy!" "Hey, Mom, how's Mateo?" "Is he behaving himself?" "Yes, he is doing very good, Marlon, but he misses you very much, we all miss you very much here." "Oh, Mom... would it be possible to speak with Dad?" "It's better to wait a little until you send more money." "That way he'll see you will take care of that debt." "Just tell him that I love him, okay?" "Your blessing, mom." "God bless you, my son, good-bye!" "Take care!" " You too." " Bye, honey!" "What about your grandmother?" "Don't worry, it's okay." "I'm going to get some water, want some?" "All set, Mr. Pastor." " How did it go?" " $3 in tips." "Biscuit!" "I don't believe it, Calena!" "Here, Mr. Pastor." "What are you doing here?" "Gorgeous!" "You just tore my heart to pieces when I heard the message you put up for the hothead on the radio." "Oh, Calena, that doesn't matter to me anymore." "Right, and I was born yesterday." "Do me a favor, sweetie, and bring us two shots." "I've got some great news that will knock you off your feet." " Two?" " One for you and one for me." "Everything okay, Marlon?" "Yes, ma'am." "She's a friend who made the trip here with us." "Excuse me." " Here you go." " Where is yours?" "I can't, I'm working." "So, tell me why are you here?" "Delicious, great for my sore legs." " Your little queen." " The bathroom, please." " Where is this?" " It's an address in Atlanta." "Atlanta?" "Are you sure?" "Stop it, do you really think I would waste my time to come all the way over here, if I wasn't absolutely sure she was there?" "And don't you dare tell her it was me who told you." " Thank you, Miss Patricia." " Because remember" "Remember that bimbo doesn't like me." "Calena, are you absolutely sure?" "Enough... call her, you've got the number, and then you'll see I'm not bullshitting you." "God bless you." "What's going on?" "Hello, please leave your name..." "Big kiss and thanks." "It's her, it's her." "What happened?" "What's going on?" "Why are you packing?" "What's going on?" "Where are you going?" "Talk to me, asshole, where are you going?" "Where are you going?" "Talk to me!" "You're going to Reina." "Marlon, talk to me, at least look at me, fucker!" "Don't be such a coward, look me in the eyes." "Marlon, please don't go!" "If you leave, don't ever come back, asshole!" "Texas, United States" "Wake up, assholes, we're here." "Let me out!" "Let me out of here, open up!" "Let's go or we'll all pay." "Get down here" "Get off, stupid fucking "gringo."," "Come on, we've got to get out of here, come on!" "Hurry up, honey, the gringos are coming." "Bring him down!" "Bring him!" "He's dead." "Look what they've done to us, Reina." "What does it matter?" "We're here, the worst part is already over." "We are in The United States now!" "We're here." "Atlanta, Georgia" "Yes?" "Raquel?" "Are you Reina's mother?" "Have been all my life, sweetheart." "Why?" "Do we know each other?" "I'm Marlon, Marlon Cruz." "You're just a baby." "Can I see her?" "You want a drink?" "Reina!" "No, ma'am, thank you." "I just want to see Reina." "Well, I'm going to have one, because I haven't had one for a while." "Where's that fucking bottle?" " ls Reina here?" " Here she is." "Look!" "Sure that you don't want anything?" "No, thank you." "I just came here to talk to your daughter." "Re" " Reina's not here." "Where is she?" "Come here and have a smoke with me." "Please, I've come a long way and I need to see your daughter." "She never told you about me?" "Of course she told me about you." "She told me you are a very good boy." "My gosh, very, very good." "Did she tell you we got lost?" " I don't remember." " Then what do you remember?" "Tell me what she told you." "That old lady sings incredibly well." "* Black pigeon black pigeon *" " Tell me!" " All right, don't get so pushy!" "You're so desperate, baby." "Calm down, we'll look for her." "You know what?" "Wait for me here." "And this baby?" "Beautiful, isn't she?" "Baby... maybe you've got a little money for a blow job?" "Raquel, please just take me to your daughter." "Fine then." "We'll go find your queen..." "get out." "Let's go!" "And so that you don't complain," "I'm even taking you in my Ferrari." "You're going to drive like that?" "Where does Reina work?" "She does a variety of things." "Is it far?" "We're almost there." " Where is it?" " She's just around the corner." " Show up, "Reinita."'" " Hey watch out, drive carefully." "Queen of hearts... your prince is looking for you." "Look, look... there she is." "Reina!" "Reina!" "Hey!" "Reina!" "Reina!" "Reina!" "Reina!" "I though you'd never come." "What happened to your eyes?" "This is how they were always meant to be." "Help me get her inside, it's gonna start raining." "Whose baby is that in the picture?" "That baby is none of your business, help me." "Take the keys." "Why didn't you tell me you wanted to look for your mother?" " How did you find her?" " Looking for her; take the keys!" "Come on, Mom, get out." "Why didn't you look for me?" "Where was I supposed to look for you?" "I don't know, around the same places I looked for you." "Everywhere... why did you make me come with you" " if you were going to leave." " I didn't leave you, you went out and never came back." "Give me the keys, it's raining!" "I got lost!" "If you had looked for me, you would've found me, just like you found your mother." "Just give me the keys, we'll talk inside, it's raining." " Why didn'tyou call home?" " Give her the keys." " Your father got sick." " So what?" "I can still call." "Why didn't you ever tell me about your mother." " That baby is mine, isn't she?" " Don't be such a fag!" "Do you really think you were man enough to give me a baby?" " ls she mine?" "Answer me!" " No, don't be such an asshole!" "Can't you see the baby is inside and I'm getting wet?" "!" "Give me the keys!" "You haven't changed a bit, Marlon, not a bit." "You're wrong; believe it or not I have changed thanks to you." "I'm not going to try to reproach something I can't change." "On the contrary, now I understand that love isn't why I followed you here." "I doubt there was ever any love between us." "Nevertheless I want to thank you for bringing me on this trip and above all thank you for abandoning me, for not looking for me." "Why did you come?" "Why did you come here?" " I had to find you, Reina." " Great, now you found me, now you can go to fucking hell for all I care!" "You can go kill yourself if you feel like it!" "No, I don't feel like it." "You go ahead and kill yourself if you want to."