"When suddenly an amazing coincidence occurs In our lives, what do we believe?" "That It's simply an unimportant Incldent?" "Or, on the contrary, do we say "Maktubl"" ""It was something written In our destiny."" ""It had to happen."" "And If you're wondering why he's sticking his finger In his ear," "It has a logical explanation." "But better yet..., let's start from the beginning." "Iñaki!" " Dad, he took it!" " What's going on?" "She used my iPod." "Give that back to her." "No, she scratched it." "I didn't scratch it." "Iñaki!" "Give me that." "Here, love." "Go to hell, both of you." "Don't use that damn language!" " Dad." " Yes?" "Isn't damn a bad word?" "Go and play." "Your son is becoming unbearable." "We have to be at the church in an hour." "But the wedding is tonight?" "That's the dinner, not the ceremony." " What if you go with the kids and then I..." " Hurry up." "I'm going to the bathroom." "What are you doing?" " Are you crazy?" " About you, Bea." "Get out!" "Román, if we're caught I'll kill you." "Just tell me when we can meet again." "Stay away from me tonight!" "Sorry, my mistake." "Here, take this." "Don't go to work tomorrow." "I'll be fine." "How long was I out?" "Not long, but we should go to ER" "No, no way." " Shall I help you undress?" " No." "I can't even move." "Put that light out, please." "Elena's crying." "She says dad's dying and it's herfault." "I'll go." " You flew like a bird." " Go to bed!" "Now it's my fault you're so clumsy." "Well..." "Very good." "I see everything is ready." "Any questions?" "Being able to pay it back." " The loan is solely in your name." " Yes." "Is that a problem?" "No, but if you co-signed it with yourwife the loan could be incremented." "I'm not married." "Perhaps I should see someone else." "Please." "Have a seat." "Can I help you?" "I'm going to bed." ""Traumatism to the head can cause an outbreak of latent schizophrenia"" ""where the patient hears voices constantly..."" "My fat lady doesn't talk." "Yes?" "Who is it?" " It's Manolo." " Manolo?" " Manolo who?" " Manolo Martina, from upstairs." "I've got a family, two kids." "Oh, yes." "Just a minute." "Hello." "Forgive me, I know it's late, but you're a psychologist, right?" "No, I'm in construction." "Oh, on the mail box it says," ""Doctor of Psychology"." "I've got the degree, so I put it up." "But you know about those things, right?" "Yes, yes." " But it's not..." " Yes, yes." "I've only got a few questions." "Just a few seconds." " Shit!" " Is it very serious?" "You always see the same woman?" "Yes." "Always the same one." "What do you think?" "I don't knowwhat to say." "It's very strange." "Yes, but..." "Ask me questions." "Isn't that how psychology works?" "Is your motherfat?" "No, no, she isn't anything like my mother." " So who is she like?" " Nobody in particular." "What else?" "Things with yourwife Ok?" "Good." "Bad." "Normal, depends how you look at it." "I love her but it isn't what it was." "On a scale of ten..." "how happy is your life?" "Three." " Three?" " Yes, but I'm used to it now." "I used to worry about it but then I realized that's how it is." "It's a big turd." "But if you're careful and don't think too much, it doesn't stink." "ljust go about my work, I pay my bills," "I eat, I love eating." "Except for my children." "They're a ten." "Well, my daughter's a ten." "My son is a seven." "What do you think?" "Am I going crazy?" "Take this, Manolo." " What is it?" " Just take it." "Come on." "Good." "Now go to bed and sleep." "What was that?" "A sleeping pill, the strongest there is." "So you'd better get to bed before it takes effect." "Come on." "Good night." "Your conclusion?" "A bad day." "Dad..." "Dad..." "Daddy..." "Daddy..." " Were you working all night?" " No, I fell asleep." "Why didn't you tell me?" "It didn't seem normal to see a fat lady everywhere." "I went to see the neighbor, to see what he thought." " Raimundo?" " Yes." "He's has no idea, just a bad day!" "I thought the same, but I woke up today feeling better." "Raimundo is wise." "It was just a bad day." "I'm calling my uncle Paco." "Go and see him, get a full check up." "No, no, I'm all right." "And you know your uncle Paco doesn't like me." "What does that matter?" "He's a good doctor." "No, it was problably just stress." "Just forget about it." "I'm better, ok?" "And don't start obsessing, I know how you get." "What is it?" "I'm calling my uncle." "It's not funny, I'm going through hell." "I'm sorry, but the fat lady in your bathroom is funny." "Look, your X-rays are normal." "You had a slight concussion." "But just in case we'll do a CAT scan." "Is that when they put you in a tube?" "Yes." "And that way my niece won't be worried." "And me, I'm the one that's having a bad time." "Go right away." "I'll give them a call." "Bring me the results." "That tube is claustrophobic, isn't it?" " Does it take long?" " No, ten minutes." "This test does have a positive side," "Really, what is it?" "The tube is so narrow that there's no way" "the fat lady can get in!" "Always have to wait forever here." "It's not like you get a prize." "They have an ambulance for us and we might miss it." "Let's go now if you want." "I'm sick of that tube." "Come on, champ, you're used to this." "And it's over in a jinks." "Yeah, sure." "Why don't you go in there?" "You know I would if I could." "You knowwhat?" "I'll go to the drugstore forthe medicine." "Wait for me here." "You're going and I stay?" " No way, let's go." " Antonio, stop messing around." "I'm only going so we won't miss the ambulance." "We both can't go in there." "I'm leaving, I'm warning you." "You want to come back another day?" "Antonio, look at me." "Antonio..." "Wait for me here." "I'll be right back." " Excuse me, do I have to knock?" " No, a doctorwill come out." "What's wrong with you?" "I hit my head." "They want to make sure it isn't serious." "I've got bone marrow cancer." "They want to make sure I won't die." "I'm sorry." "I'm sorrier." " Ever been in that tube?" " No." "It sucks." "I'm Antonio." "Manolo." "And your parents?" "My mother hates waiting, she went off somewhere, she'll be back." " Are you Argentinian?" " Yes." "I've been here most of my life." "My fatherwas from there." "I'm here fortreatment." "If I'm lucky, mom and I go back to the Canaries every 3 months." "Instead of being tanned, now I've got pollution." "And your dad?" "My father's in the army, he's in Iraq." "In Iraq?" "I thought there were no Spanish soldiers there." "Yeah, well, only the Army and my family knowthat, and now you." "Antonio Ortega." "Present." " There's a signature missing." " My motherforgot." "I can't do the test without it." "Ah, crap!" " Isn't she here?" " No." "She went to the drugstore." "And I have to get the ambulance in ten minutes." "Don't make me come back." "I'm sorry, they could fire me." "But you know me." "I come here every month." "It doesn't matter." "Go and get changed." "I'll get you another appointment." "Can my father sign it?" "Is that him outside?" "Yes." "Sure." "Tell him to come in." " Manolo, right?" " Yes." "Look, my mother went to the drugstore and I need you to sign a form." "I can't do the test without it." "Will you pretend to be my father?" "Me, yourfather?" "No, how can..." "Dad, I'm standing here in this gown!" "I'm freezing my ass off and you won't sign!" " Are you going to sign?" " Yes, of course." "The astronaut Antonio Ortega gets into his space tube..." "Silence, please." " Manolo Martina?" " No." "Yes!" "No." "It must be a mistake." "Hey, thanks." "I didn't want to have to come back." "It's a real hassle for me." "Yes, but I missed my test." "Now I can't go in again." " Does your head hurt?" " No." "Then forget about it." "You don't want to become a human hot dog." "You sawthat thing." " And your mom?" " I don't know." "She forgets things." "I've learnt not to wait." "Voucher?" " Hey!" " Yes?" "Ever been in an ambulance?" " No." " Get in." "Get off at the hospital." "I have to go." "It says here there are two, we're missing Mari Luz Ortega." "We can't go till she arrives." "No, it's a mistake." "My father, Manolo Ortega, is coming." "Dad, get in." "Come on." " Come on." " No..." "Can I explain something?" " Come on, I'm in a hurry." " His mom, his mother..." "Not what you expected, is it?" "Without the siren, it's an uncomfortable truck." "What will your mom think when she can't find you?" "Again about my mom?" "she'll go back to the hospital." "Is it much farther?" "I don't feel well." "I think I'm going to vomit." " You all right, kid?" " Yes, fine, thank you." "Look," "I'm sorry you didn't get yourtest." "It's OK." "You're right." "I'll skip the space tube." " You liked the siren?" " Yes, a lot." "Well, Antonio..." "Good luck." " You dropped your phone." " No, it's not mine." "It must be your son's." " Hello?" " Are you stupid orwhat?" "I'm not Antonio." "Who are you?" "God, is anything wrong?" "No, no, he's fine." "He left his phone in the ambulance." "I told him not to leave without me." "Put him on." "Do you hear me?" "Hello?" "Do you hear me?" "Hello?" "Are you deaf?" "Excuse me, the Oncology Ward?" "At the end on the left." " Have you got a child here?" " No." "I came with a boy who left his phone in the ambulance." " Who?" " Antonio Ortega." "Antonio, what a character." "He's a very special child." "I've seen a lot of children like him here, but he's different." "Can you give it to him?" "What color are my clothes?" "White." " Possibly a uniform?" " Yes, a nurse's uniform." "Exactly, but you want me to give that gadget to the boy." "Since you know him..." "You were in the ambulance." "You also know him!" "And I'm very busy!" "I hope you become friends." "He needs that." "Look after him." "Excuse me." "Antonio Ortega?" "Go along that corridor, room 5." "Thank you." "Excuse me..." "Antonio..." "My phone!" "Great!" "I thought I wouldn't see it again." "You left it in the ambulance." "By the way, your mom called." "I answered, she sounded angry." "Well, she'll get over it." "Look, this is Nico." " Hi." " Afellow soldier." "A bit of a fag, but he's my pal." "You're the fag." "Do you know about computers?" "A Foundation has set up Internet for us and I can't get this connected." "That's wrong." "What's the password?" "I'm telling you, it's like a curse." "There you go." "Give me your number, we can stay in touch." "OK." "Well..." " Bye." " Bye." "And good luck." "To both of you." " Are you a relative of Antonio's?" " No." "I'm not a relative." "I'm a bit worried because..." "He might have left his mother behind at the CAT scan." "I'm sure he did." "That's typical of Antonio." " They're from the Canaries?" " Yes." "Doesn't the father come?" "She's a single mother, they've got no one here." "She's here most of the time and works at bar night, they haven't got a cent." "Here she is!" "Mari, what did he do now?" "I'll kill him, Ana, and put an end to my problems." "You know he left me behind?" "Yes, this man told me..." "I'm Manolo." "I came here with Antonio, I'm sorry he abandoned you." "Are you crazy?" "How can you go off with a child you don't know?" "I kept asking him that." "But Antonio..." "You knowwhat he's like, Mari." "It's not this man's fault." "Really?" "Why did you answer his phone?" "He left it in the ambulance." "You went in the ambulance?" "Yes." "No!" "He couldn't go if there weren't two people." "Exactly, I was the other one." "Go away, or I'll call the police!" " Is he inside, Ana?" " Yes." "Don't take it bad." "She hardly sleeps." "Well, so long." " Why didn't you go for yourtest?" " I did go, but it got complicated." " It got complicated?" " Yes." "Look, in the hospital I met a kid," "Antonio, who's got cancer." "He was on his own and he needed someone to sign for him so as not to come back." "I pretended I was his father, and I signed it." "That's how I missed my test." "Yeah." "Now I really am worried about you." "Bea, I haven't had any more hallucinations!" "Like this morning?" "What's my uncle going to think?" "Your uncle is rude, he just laughed at me." "Do what you want, like always." "I'll fix supper." " Hello?" " I'm Mari Luz, Antonio's mother." "Hello." " I wanted to apologize..." " No, I'm the one to apologize." "I shouldn't have gone with your son." "I don't knowwhy I did." "I do, it's because he talked you into it." "But don't worry, it wasn't yourfault." "Is something wrong?" "The test results weren't good." "We have to do more tests and wait... and pray." "I'm sorry." "Does Antonio know?" "I told you he's smart, can't hide anything from him." "I want to ask you a favor." "I have to work, and he's on his own." "Would you drop by?" "He'd love that, he's a bit sad now." "And he was asking about you." "Hello..." "But..." "How is he?" "Awful." "Can't you see?" "He's been like that all day." "His mother didn't tell me..." "I'm scared he'll neverwake up." "The doctor's really worried." "Does he still have a pulse?" "Please, check if he's got a pulse." "Check it!" "That was great!" "Really great!" "His expression was the best!" "No, it was more like this." "Are you OK?" "That wasn't funny." "Because you didn't see yourface." "Relax, you're not the first." "But he gets the Oscarfor best reaction." " Did he fall for it?" " Yeah, and how!" " I thought he'd die." " Crap, I missed it." "Hi, I'm Jacinto." "My computer's broken and they said you know about this." "Maybe you can fix it." " Hello?" " Yes." "It's here." "Antonio!" " The nachos!" "Great!" " Shut up!" "Have you got them?" "Nachos with double cheese, guacamole and all kinds of sauces." "Sorry, they're a bit smushed." "Don't worry." "How much?" "23,50." "Manolo..." "Will you treat us?" "It's a lot of money." "They don't let us eat this." " Yes, OK." "How much is it?" " 23,50." "23,50 forthis?" "8 forthe taxi." "Carlos is the only guy in Spain who delivers food by taxi." " Aren't there motorbikes forthat?" " No." "Motorbikes are the devil's work." "I've got 25." "Here, keep the change." "Hi, guys!" " Everything OK?" " Yes, yes." "I'm off." "Bye, Carlitos, you're the best." "So long, thanks." "Antonio..." "The last time." "That scan the other day..." "It came with bad news." "My mother's freaking out." "And you?" "What will be will be." "I'm optimistic, but I'm not stupid." "Do you believe in God?" "I used to, but not anymore." "I'm the opposite." "I didn't, but now I'm certain." "Up above is Paradise and I'm going there." "Straight off, without going to jail." "But my mother will be left here alone." "Like you, she doesn't believe." "She'll think I don't exist." "I'm sure you'll get better." "Shit, Manolo!" "I like you, but don't tell me what everyone says." "It doesn't look good!" "Got it?" "Yes, I've got it." "My little friends, we're all going to sing a very funny song called..." "Clowns!" ""The Funny Chicken"." "I can't stand them." "I never liked them either." "Even dressing like that, they're not funny." "I've forgotten the words!" "I can't remember how it goes!" "Can anyone teach me the song?" "I can!" "You know it?" "Yes, I'll teach it to you." "Give me the mike!" "A true story about a kid now In a hospital here In Madridl" "I've got bone marrow cancer" "I want a cure but I've no answer." "So, did you enjoy that?" "Yes, and so did the kids." "You should teach your son some respect." "That wasn't the Chicken song?" "Morons." "Linda!" "Hi, Antonio, how's it going?" "Great." "Did you like the rap?" "Yes, wasn't bad, but the clown didn't think it was funny." "He wasn't very funny either." "Look, I'd like you to meet my father." "It's a pleasure." "He's told us a lot about you." "It must be incredible to work at NASA." "Yes." "Yes, it is." "It's a bit of a pain... all that traveling." "To America, I mean." "Not into space." "I don't do that." "I'm ground staff." "I think it's fascinating." "Well, my little sister is waiting, I have to go." " OK, bye, Linda." " Ciao." "Linda!" "You look beautiful!" "Wasn't I in the army?" "Yeah, well, I got a bit carried away there." "I haven't got a father." "Well, it doesn't matter." "I prefer NASAto being in Iraq." "Who's that girl?" "A patient's sister." "I'd give my arm for herto be my girlfriend." " You're married, right?" " Yes." "How did you know she was the one?" "As soon as I saw her." "I lost my head, I had to be with her." "Exactly!" "That's how I feel." "Her birthday is coming up, I don't knowwhat to give her." "Oh, shit!" "It's my wife's birthday!" "Today?" "And you've just remembered?" "What kind of a husband are you?" " I'll walk you back..." " It's not like I'll get lost." "There's a florist's in the entrance." "Buy them all." "Yeah, so long." "Excuse me, isn't there a?" " You again?" " Yes, I came to see Antonio." " You've become friends." " His mother asked me." "His condition has worsened." "Doesn't look good." "I know." "It's a shame." "Excuse me, wasn't the florist's there?" "Now I get it." "Antonio's mother has you dazzled?" "Your ring tells me you're married." "It's my wife's birthday." " Don't lie to me." " I'm not lying!" "Look, was there a florist's there or not?" "It's closed." "I'm sorry." "Shit..." "I forgot it was today." "How could you forget yourwife's birthday?" "I don't know." "I don't know." "I don't know..." "Follow me!" "They'll be changed tomorrow anyway and I'm sure that Mary will be happy to get you out of big trouble." "They're for yourwife, eh?" "Yes, yes, they're for her." "If you were my husband you'd be on the street tonight." " Are they for Beatriz?" " Yes." "It's her birthday." " Wish her all the best for me." " I'll do that." " Good evening." " Good evening." " After you." " Thank you." "Hey, Manolo..." "Are you still seeing that fat woman?" "No, I never saw her again." "Really?" "That's good." "Now you needn't worry about telling Beatriz!" " Where's your mom?" " Out with friends." "Elena's in bed." " Didn't mom tell you?" " She probably did, but I forgot." "Dad..." "Dad..." "Are mom and you going to split up?" "Why are you asking?" "It's her birthday, and you two aren't..." "Don't ask stupid questions." " Have you done your homework?" " Almost all." "Then why are you watching TV?" "Go and finish them!" "Go on!" "I've told you." "I'll leave Gema as soon as you ask me." "Román, we'd made it clear that this wasn't serious." " But that was before!" " Too much time together!" "It's got out of control." "Who called whom today?" "I did." "Look." "Anotherwrecked marriage." "Those two?" "I bet they're not married." "Then what are they?" "Lovers." "On the house." "Marriage is difficult." "We're not married." "My husband doesn't know I'm here." "Once I heard that to be happy you don't need money, luck or even love." "What's really important is just our outlook." "I don't know." "Love is important." "Yes, it is." "To be honest, ljust made it up." "I was trying to cheer you up." "Thank you." "Happy Birthday." "I'm sorry." "I sawthe flowers." "Thank you." "I went to see that boy in the hospital, and I completely forgot." "It's OK." "Iñaki asked if we're splitting up." "What did you say?" "Not to ask stupid questions." "Stupid questions?" "You're so insensitive with lñaki, I'm not surprised he has problems." "They're not stupid questions!" "You know how hard that was for him?" "Is it all my fault?" "I try to pretend, Bea." " What should I have said?" " Lower yourvoice!" "You should've shown him some affection for once!" "I'm sorry about your birthday, so cool it." "Do you think I care you forgot my birthday?" "Listen to me." "You may be fed up with your life but your son needs your attention!" "Even if you have to pretend." "Things are fine with my son." "Then show him, you always seem so cold." " I don't knowwhat you mean." " Everything you do is planned." "You're like a robot!" "You don't even see when your own son is asking for help." "I'm talking about a spontaneous act of love towards someone in yourfamily." " A spontaneous act of love?" " Yes." "Don't repeat my words when you don't have an answer!" "What's happened to us, Bea?" "Nowthat you finally ask, I no longer know." "How's your arthritis, mom?" "What do you think?" "Awful." "Are you still working, Beatriz?" "Yes, Merche, you always ask, and I'm very happy at work." "A mother should spend more time at home." "Iñaki!" "Put down that gadget, it'll make you brain dead!" "Come for dinner on Saturday." "Christmas Eve." "I thought you would never ask." "Merche, we always ask you and you always come." "Would you like yourtea now, ma'am?" "No, I wouldn't." "Let's go elsewhere." "this place is getting crowded." " Why does she call you "ma'am"?" " Out of affection." " Do you pay her, grandma?" " No, and no more questions." "Mom, do you still let that lady work as your maid?" "What about it?" "She's happy, it gives her peace and a purpose." "But she's crazy!" "Why?" "Because you say so?" "She's happy and so am I. What about it?" "Don't you want your mother looked after?" "It's not that." "Thank you, Puri." "You can leave us now." "I want a friend like that!" "Back to this shitty apartment." "We're lucky to have this apartment." "Get a move on." "You think that was funny?" "Did you?" "You want to do it?" "Here, you do it!" "Go on, you do it." "What do you think?" "That I like this room?" "What do you think?" "That everything is my fault?" "That your cancer is my fault?" "I do the best I can," "I work as much as I can, so take that grin away because I also have the right to be in this world!" "What?" "What?" "Mom, why does grandma live on her own?" "She lives with lots of people her age." "And she's taken care of." "My friend's grandmother was in a house like that but they brought her home because she was very sad." "Your grandma isn't sad." "She's unbearable." " I don't believe it!" " What?" "Antonio!" "The boy I told you about." "Antonio!" "What are you doing?" "Get in the car!" "Oh, my God!" "Oh, my God!" "What happened?" "Where's your mother?" "I'm cold." "I'll take you to the hospital." "I'll get a wheelchair and tell them you're here." "Why don't you have hair?" "I'm sick, and the medicine makes it fall out." "Are you going to die?" "Shut up, Elena!" "Leave her alone." "Those are good questions." "I'm very sick, we'll see what happens." " I'm Elena." " I'm Antonio." "You must be Beatriz?" "Manolo spoke highly of you." "The love of his life." "Look, look!" "He looks like Michael Jackson." "Bllly Jean..." "It's not one bit funny." "Not one." "I'll stay with him." " Call me." " Yes, of course." "Take care, Antonio." "Come on, let's go." "They're coming for you now." "Your mom doesn't answer." "Don't do this to me again." "Forgive me, mom." "My family and I found him in the street." "Thank you." "You seem to be everywhere." " Antonio Ortega?" " Yes." "Follow me, please." "I'll wait here." "Well!" "You've gotten fond of this place." "Antonio again." "I told you he needed help." "It seems you're a good man." " You're not scolding me today?" " No reason to." "We found him with no shoes or coat." "In this cold?" "That boy!" "Lord, as if the cancer weren't enough." "I wonderwhat's going on..." "Well?" "Will it be a merry Christmas, orwith the family?" "I love that joke." "I'll tell it to my wife, she'll like it." "We're having dinner at home with my mom." "The two of them don't get on." "No one should be alone at Christmas." "Don't you agree?" "And you?" "Lots of company." "It's my favorite time." "Well, if we don't see each other," " Merry Christmas, Manolo." " Merry Christmas..." "Guadalupe, but here everyone calls me Lupita." "How is he?" "His fever is coming down." "What he did was crazy." " But he's OK?" " Yes." "They'll keep him in tonight and tomorrowwe'll go back to the apartment." "What are you doing Christmas Eve?" "Christmas Eve?" "If Antonio is well, it's one more night." "Well..." "I have to go." "If anything happens, or you need me, call." "Thank you." " How is he, dad?" " He's better." "His mother came, she's with him, tomorrowthey'll go home." "Dad!" "How's Antonio?" "He's fine." " His dad isn't there?" " No." "He's in the army, he's out of the country." " Where's mom?" " In the kitchen." "Hello." "How is he?" "How could that child be on his own?" "He had a rowwith his mother." " Is he feeling better?" " Yes, I think so." "They're from the Canaries." "Mari Luz, the mother, is a single parent." " It's tough forthem." " Poorthings." "I thought we could invite them on Christmas Eve." "What's with you and that boy?" "It's like he was put in my path." "You know how shocked your children were?" "Elena probably won't sleep tonight." "She just asked about him." "Look, your mother is coming on Christmas Eve." "I understand." "But we're not inviting two strangers." "I'm sorry that boy has cancer..." "Antonio." "It's not suitable for our kids on these dates..." "I thought these were dates for being kind." "Don't lecture me about Christmas" "I've always had to cover up that you hate it!" "He's 15 and alone in Madrid!" "And your son's 13 and needs his father!" "Forget about your run with destiny and take care of your own." "They're not coming here on Christmas Eve, and that's that!" "Hello, Antonio!" "What did the doctor say?" "That's great!" "Yeah, my kids liked you too." "I'll tell her." "Ciao, Antonio, good night." "He told me to thank you." "He said I've got good taste." "What?" "I'd like them to come for dinner." "Surprise!" "Dad, can I sit beside you tonight?" "Yes, of course, love." "I'm going for grandma." "Iñaki, will you come with me and keep me company?" "Go on." " Can I go too?" " No, no, young lady." "I need you." "How did you meet Antonio?" "I was having a test in the hospital." "He told everyone I was his dad so he wouldn't have to wait." " And did it work?" " Yes, it did." " Is cancer contagious?" " No, at most it's genetic." "How do you get it?" "No one knows, but don't get paranoid." "I know you." "You won't catch it." "I wasn't thinking about me." "Will Antonio get better?" "I hope so, son." " Hi, mom." " Hello." " All ready?" " Yes." " It's cold out." " Yes, don't worry." "Let's go." " Mom..." " Yes?" "She can't come with us!" "Puri is on her own and she's coming with us." "What is it?" "Can't yourwife cook for one more?" "Puri..." "Let's go." "Mom'll have a fit." "Iñaki, your grandmother isn't deaf." "Son, turn down the heating, I'm roasting here." "Mom, Bea wasn't expecting an extra guest." "When yourfather, rest in peace, was alive, do you know how many of us there were?" " That's different." " 22, one year." " And who cooked?" " You, mom." "Iñaki, have you written to Santa?" "I haven't done that in years." "Well, don't ask me for anything." "What's up, Carlitos?" "We're the Christmas suckers." "Tell me about it." "My mom is 2,000 miles away and that's a long swim." "Merry Christmas, Carlitos." "Are you joining us for dinner?" "Carlitos, you're the best!" "We've got nothing for you." "It's just something silly." "It's lovely!" "Is everyone picking up their relatives?" "Son, we have to stop." "Puri has a necessity." "We're almost there." "We have to stop." "It's ten more minutes." "Do you want Puri to pee inside your car?" "I've seen her do it in less suitable places." "All right." "Thank you, ma'am." "Mom..." "Go with grandma." "I can't go into theirwashroom." "Go with them and wait outside." "Heck." " lñaki!" " Antonio!" "What are you doing here?" "Did you run away too?" "No." "Mom, this is Manolo's son." "Pleased to meet you." "Carlitos." "Hi, you want to join us?" "No, my dad's waiting in the car." "Of course I tried to stop her but she put her in the car." "I know it's a problem, but..." "It's not my fault." "Bea..." "Bea?" "Dad, you won't believe it." "Antonio and his mom are in there." "In the restaurant?" "Yes, on their own." "What a shitty Christmas Eve." "Don't use that word." "Who are they?" "They're friends, mom." " I'm inviting them for dinner." " What?" "Make up your mind!" "Christmas Eve is forthe family." " My family will be delighted." " Yes, but..." "You mean the tie?" "It's casual." "Come on." "Oh, Carlos." "Go on." "Go on, and Merry Christmas." "Really?" "Dad, aren't you going to call mom?" "Mom?" "We're going to give her a lovely surprise." "She loves surprises." "And she loves cooking for lots of people, doesn't she?" "Son!" "Iñaki!" " Go up and tell your mother." " Me?" "Explain what happened, say it was inevitable." " I'll go with you!" " No!" "Help me with my mother and Puri." "Everyone, stop!" "What is it?" "You're being very odd." " What?" " Mom!" "What?" "The suitcase!" "You're being very strange." "You can't go without the case." "Mom!" "Mom!" "What?" "Come on!" " Come on!" " You look very elegant." "Come on, son!" "Isn't Christmas wonderful?" "Come in." " Grandma!" " How's my little girl?" " Very well." " That's good." " Hello, Elena." " Hello." " How are things?" " Fine." "How are you?" "Couldn't be better." "Elena, this is my mother." " Aren't you a pretty girl!" " Come in." "Dad..." "How bad?" "Where is she?" "Take their coats, lñaki!" "This is the last straw!" "Didn't lñaki tell you?" "Yes, what a coincidence, right?" "In the very restaurant where you stopped." "I swear on my motherthat..." "Yes, your mother!" "She brought someone too!" "Do you think I'm an idiot?" "That fate brought those two strangers here?" " What could I do?" " Don't come near me." "You're pushing me, and I swear I'm on the edge." " What does that mean?" " We talked about this, yes or no?" "Yes, but I neverthought I'd find them in a restaurant." " I felt sorry forthem!" " Go to hell!" " Hello, Merche." " Hello, Beatriz." "Puri, remember my daughter-in-law?" " Antonio..." " Hello." "It's good to have you with us tonight." "It's great to be here." "Now I can really say Merry Christmas." "Look, this is my mother." "I'm Mari Luz, it's a pleasure to meet you." "Beatriz." "Thank you forthe invitation." " But it's more like an invasion." " No, it's a pleasure." "I'm going into the kitchen, I still have some things to do..." " Can I help?" " No, thank you." "Listen, don't worry, I won't say anything." "You won't say anything about what?" "Love, take these to the table, please." "I'll help you, Elena." "I don't knowwhat else there is, but this is great." "There's turkey, it's in the oven." " My father says you like rap." " Yes." "I'm a born rapper." "My dream is to go to one of those rap fights." "You knowthem?" "It's a rap fight, with words, between two people." "You have to be good and fast." "I don't understand." "For example:" "We have to be happy, this is Christmas Eve," "I'm out of hospital, it's like being on leave." "I'm not hateful." "I'm Antonio, and grateful." "We are having a supper that is divine with the Martina family and they're all fine." "Don't drink so many bubbles, Puri." "Yes, ma'am." "Not much talking so let's play a game." "We all take turns and make a secret wish." "What's a secret wish?" "One we wouldn't tell anyone because we'd get in trouble." "Sorry, it's my grandma." "Grandma!" "Thank you, same to you." "No, we're having dinner with some friends." "OK." "Mom, it's grandma." "Grandma, Merry Christmas." "I'll start." "I'd like to share my life with my grandma" " like you do with Merche." " Antonio, stop." "I can't, because my mother hasn't spoken to her in three years." "Not even at Christmas." "I've got cancer but I haven't got a grandma." "Who's next?" "Oh, lord." "Me." "Well, I don't know if it counts but I want to go to Disneyland." "I don't want my parents to split up." "Excuse me." "I want to change my wish." "Allowed." "I want the same thing as him." " Are you splitting up?" " No, mom, we're not." "Iñaki!" "What did I tell you?" "That's enough!" "There are times when I'd like to leave yourfather." "I've often thought about it." "But I don't because I love you both very much." "They say it'll snowtomorrow." "Antonio and I have never seen snow." "I wish people would try harder to fix things that don't work instead of just complaining that they work badly!" "Puri..." "I wish someone had made a film of the last two years to prove that the only one who's tried to fix things so it didn't all go to hell was me!" " Beatriz..." " Stay out of this, Merche." "I'd like to know how many people can put up with a diet for over a year without complaining." "Dad, are you on a diet?" "I wish this game would stop." "And I want more champagne." "Perfect." "Mom, you're the last one." " I think we're leaving." " No, not a chance." "I mean, come on, please." "This is what Christmas is about, family arguments." "And, kids, don't look so sad." "It isn't so bad." "Iñaki, listen to this." "This guy's the best." "He says what I think, that life has to be lived to the max." "It smells funny." "It smells like something's burning." "Something's burning." "Are you sure, Carlos?" "Yeah, of course." "Go on." "I'll close up." "Unless Santa shows up, no one else is coming." "You're the best!" "Merry Christmas." "La Mordida." "Carlitos..." "Hi, Antonio." "I knowwe abandoned you, I'm sorry, but we've got an emergency." "The turkey got burned." "We need to order out." "It's Christmas Eve." "I'm closing up." "OK, some other time." "Merry Christmas, take care." "Hey, listen." "I'll drop it off on my way home." "You're the best." "So they say." "What do you want?" " Hello, Raimundo." " Hello, Beatriz." " Everything OK?" " Just what I was going to ask." "Doesn't it smell like there's a fire?" "I'm sorry, we burned the turkey and the oven caught on fire." " Did you get lots of smoke?" " No, no." "I feel better nowthat I know." " That's all right." " I'm sorry." "Raimundo..." "Are you alone tonight?" "I mean, will you join us for a drink?" "No, but thank you." "Good night." "What are you doing?" "!" "Merry Christmas." "Well, that's that." "Thank you." "I'm really sorry about what my son did." "Antonio is smart, he knows howto provoke people." "I'm not sorry." "This was brewing for a long time." "If it exploded like that, it was for a reason." "Yes, but Christmas dinner, two strangers turn up and this happens..." "Forget it." "Your son looks happy and so do my kids." "That's that." "Hey, tell me something." "Did you really meet by chance tonight?" "I swear." "I didn't even want to come." "I'll see if they need anything." "Evening, Manolo." "Raimundo, we weren't..." "Raimundo!" "I'm delighted you changed your mind, come in." " Yes?" " I'm Carlos, I've..." " The food's arrivedl" " It's Carlltosl" " Good evening." " Carlos!" "Antonio told me the great favor you're doing us." "Come in." "Carlos!" "How are you?" "Mom..." "Carlos, we are so grateful!" " You've saved our lives." " It's a pleasure." "Tell me what I owe you." "Offer him a glass of champagne." "Yes, you're right." "Carlitos, have a drink to celebrate..." "Come on, please, you deserve it." "That's right." "Well," " Merry Christmas, everyone!" " Merry Christmas!" "Thank you." "Great!" "Did the food arrive?" "Is your name Carlos?" "Yes, it is." "Thank you for saving our Christmas dinner." "Take it easy." " What is it?" " What's wrong?" "Christmas is hard for me." "I miss my family, my mom," "and this gathering you're having tonight looked so nice." "It's obvious that you're a very close family." "No, no, don't worry, Carlos." "We're not laughing at you." "We're laughing at the close family." "It's a very long story." " Come on, let's go inside." " No, no..." "Please, do, come on." " We'd love you to." " I didn't mean..." "Forget about it." "Let's go inside." "Come on." "I'm fine!" "Merry Christmas!" "Well, Manolo, thanks a lot." "Please..." " Good night." " Good night." "I'll be up in a minute." "Don't be too long." " How are you?" " Tired." "Thanks for everything." "I had a great time." "I'm sorry if I was rude." "No, you weren't rude." "You livened up the evening." "Don't lose Beatriz." " I don't want to lose her." " It doesn't seem that way." "You forget her birthday, and I bet what she said at dinnerwas true." "It isn't that simple." "Northat complicated." "At times things change and you don't realize." "I agree on that." "But you can change them back to howthey were." "Life is to be lived to the max, not at half gas." "Got it?" "Got it." "Bye." "Dad..." "Come here." "What is it?" " Isn't it incredible?" " What?" "All of tonight." "Best Christmas ever, don't you think?" "Yes, it was." "Now, go to sleep." "Son, one of these days we're going to lose you." "You scared me!" "What are you doing?" "Making tea for Puri." "Her head's spinning around, says she can't sleep." "Puri?" "Puri?" "Did I wake you?" "No." "Forgive me." "Why?" "I didn't believe you, I was wrong tonight." "That's OK." "It was a very special night for everyone." "Iñaki said it was the best Christmas of his life." "And he gave me a hug." "Really?" "Bea, you're the one who has to forgive me." "I've been absent for a while, indifferent to everything," "especially to you." "It isn't all yourfault." "In that, it is my fault." "You tried." "I realized." "I could see it but it was like I couldn't feel." "I regret certain things too, very much." "I want to try, Bea." "I want..." "I want it to work." "I'd settle for half of what we had." "So would I." "Are you hungry?" "Hungry?" "I'm beat." "Now you mention it," "I do feel a little hungry." " Yes." " Just a little." "A little, or a lot." "I'm hungry." "God, I'm hungry!" "I think I've got something that you're going to want to see, that you're going to really like!" "Stop messing around, don't scare me." "Oh, God!" "Marta!" "Marta!" "You can't come in." "Marta!" " It's OK, he's conscious." " That's great!" "That's great!" "We have to talk." "Antonio can't go on with this." "The cancer has spread." "No, Marta." "You knewthis could happen." "Antonio has fought hard but..." "And the experimental chemo?" " Not now." " Why not?" "What's changed?" "Experimental chemo is just that, experimental." "Some times it works, but only some times, and your son is too weak now to withstand it." "Weak forwhat?" "Are you saying you won't give him the only thing that could save him?" "I'm so sorry." "How long has he got?" " I don't know, not long." " Give me a figure." "Weeks at most." "What do I tell him?" "Hello, darling!" "We have to tell Carlitos that his nachos can be lethal." "I'll leave Puri at the Residence and my motherwants to visit the cemetery, so I'll be late." "I'm going to see my aunt and uncle." " I'll skip that, if it's OK." " Sure." " See you later." " Ciao." "I'll be back in a few hours." "If anything happens, call me." "Don't do anything crazy." "Like setting the kitchen on fire?" "Very funny." "Hello?" "Antonio?" "It's lñaki." "Iñaki, how are you?" "I'm here, bored." "And you?" "I'm bored too." "I'm in the hospital." "Are you OK?" "You don't get it, do you?" "I've got cancer." "I had a scare." "Say hi to everyone." "I had a great time." " Mom..." " Yes, love?" "Was it last night?" "Yes, it was." "Iñaki, I have to go." "Antonio is tired, he can't talk." "Say hello to everyone." "Bye." "Yes?" "Antonio's sick." "Sick?" "How sick?" "He's in hospital and he sounds awful." "What do we do?" " Get your coat, we're going." " To the hospital?" "Guadalupe!" "This is a surprise." "Are you stalking me?" "No, no, don't worry." "My mom and I are visiting my father's grave." "I'm here for a colleague." "Antonio and his mother were with us last night." "I know." " He told half the hospital." " He already told them?" "You don't know?" "What is it?" "We nearly lost him this morning." "He is back in the hospital." "He was fine last night." "That's how it is." "What are they doing?" "There's nothing more they can do." "He hasn't got very long." " Let me introduce you." " No, no." "The cemetery is no place to meet people." "Manolo, go see him." "Mom, we have to go, come on." " What is it?" " We have to go, it's late." " What's wrong?" " Give dad a kiss." " What are you talking about?" " Come on, we have to hurry." "What are you doing?" "What's wrong?" "Why did you write me this letter?" "Because I've taken that decision and it was hard to tell you calmly what I think." "Wasn't it easier just to tell me we were splitting up?" "This is a declaration of love to your husband." " You love him, you regret it..." " Yes." "It's what I feel." "If he's so important to you, give it to him, not me." "Goodbye, Beatriz." "Excuse me, isn't Mari Luz here today?" "No, I don't think she's coming anymore." " Her son's got cancer." " Yes, I know." "He almost died this morning." "She rang me from the hospital." "What's wrong?" "I don't like you driving me so fast." "I have to go to the hospital." "Antonio isn't well." "What?" " How do you know?" " I bumped into a nurse." "What nurse?" "I didn't see anyone." "She told me while you were praying." " I'll go with you." " No, I'll drop you off first." "I'll go on my own, I'll call you later." "Are you deaf?" "If Antonio is ill, I'm going with you." "Hello, we're looking forAntonio." "Antonio who?" "He's bald." "He's from the Canaries, he likes rap." "Oh, Antonio!" "Look, you have to go to..." "No, I'd better go with you." "This way." "You've got visitors." "Come in." "Hey, look what the wind brought in." "I'll leave you on your own." " Who brought you?" " Nobody, we came on our own." "So it's double the honor." "Elena, what's the matter?" "You're very sick." "That's nothing new." "I'll tell you a secret." "I'm here on a secret mission." "My boss is God, and He sent me to Earth to help, but I had to get sick, it was part of the deal." "Your boss is God?" "Antonio, are you an angel?" "Well, more of a little devil." "Oh, Bea." "I was in the bar and they told me..." "There's nothing they can do." " It's a matter of time." " But he was so well yesterday." "I know." "But it spread." " I have to calm down." " Yes, yes." "Come on." "Look who's here, Antonio!" "Children!" "What are you doing here?" " Did you come with your dad?" " No." " On our own." " On your own?" "Beatriz, I called lñaki." "I swear I knew nothing." "But how did you get here?" " In a taxi." " What?" "Beatriz, yesterday I lost it and you haven't said anything." "I'm sorry." " How are you?" " From 1 to 10, a -5." "Why are you all here?" "I called lñaki." "I came with the kids because..." "Because I asked herto come." "Well, nowthat it seems we are all informed about howwe got here, the important thing is, how do you feel, Antonio?" "Manolo, your mother is the voice of reason." "Come here, Merche." "Really!" "Why are you all here?" "Antonio needs to rest." "You have to leave." " Thank you." " Bye." "Bye, Antonio." "Let's go." "Good luck, champ." " Manolo..." " Yes?" "Can you stay for a minute?" "I'll take the kids and drop your mother off." "Can you close the door?" "Mom, it's time to go back to the Canaries." "What do you mean?" "What I said." "You can't do any more, can you, doctor?" "Don't be silly." "Mom, come on." "You think I don't know what happened yesterday?" "Doctor, how much more can you do?" "Not much." "That means nothing." "I know you." "Mom, do you want me to die here between white walls, machines I hate that'll only give me a few more days?" "No way." "We're going to the Canaries." "Right, Manolo?" "This conversation is over." "We're staying here to keep trying..." "Mom," "I'm not afraid and you knowthat." "I knowwhere I'm going, this is over." "There..." "There..." "It's OK." "Manolo, can you book the tickets?" "Forwhen?" "Next week?" "You suck as a travel agent." " Fortomorrow." " No, tomorrow is too soon." "In all this time, you've done everything to me." "You've asked everything of me." "You've put tubes in holes I didn't have." "And I always did as you said." "Well, almost always." "Now I'm asking you something." "Sign the papers so I can leave tomorrow." "Manolo, how are you?" "I'm waiting forAntonio and his mother." "To take them to the airport." "You knowthey're leaving?" "Of course." "It's what's best for both of them." "Yes." "It's a tragedy they couldn't do more for him." "Antonio did everything, and he did it all well." "Now it's time for him to go and enjoy the Canaries and then eternity." "I see we don't have much faith." "Maktub." "What?" "It's an Arab word that means" ""it was written"." "Well, goodbye, take good care." "If you want to say goodbye they'll be out soon." "I don't like farewells." "And call me Lupita." " Antonio, hello." " Hello." " You going away for a few days?" " No." " For eternity." " Yeah?" "That's great!" "Linda, I'm serious." "I'm going home." "They can't help me here." "What are you saying?" "What you heard." "That's how it is." "Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose." " What are you going to do?" " Have fun, fulfill my dreams." "Not much time, so I'll be quick about it." "And, well, one of my dreams is kissing the girl I like" "but, you know," "I can't do it because..." "How did you manage that?" "Mom, didn't you know your son's a poet?" "What's the first thing you'll do when you arrive?" "The first?" "I'll give aunt Maruchi a big hug." "She's my sister, I think he loves her more than me." "A lot more." "Maruchi?" "She's the best." " Is your ear sore?" " No, it's nothing." "I'm going to patent this." "When something hurts or you're feeling bad, put yourfinger in your ear." "However much you try, the finger always wins and everything else fades away." "Since we have some time," "I figure we could eat in the Mexican restaurant." " Where Carlos works?" " Yes." "Yes, where else?" "How are you, Carlos?" "I see you've always got a table forthree." "Follow me." " I don't believe it!" " Hey!" "Come on, let's eat." "That was the last time we'd all see Antonlo, and It was great because that's howwe'd remember him, happy and smiling." "Antonlo had done something to us." "He gave us a push or he cast a spell on us, but we weren't the same as a few days before." "I, the least of all." "He gave me back my desire to live and helped me get my family back." "Antonlo died soon alter." "Bea and I flew out to attend his funeral." "Mari Luz told us how happy he was when he got back, the joy of being with his family, with his people, with his grandmother." "It's the fat woman." "What?" "I'm seeing the fat woman again." "In the second row?" "I can see hertoo." "And with his aunt Maruchl." "That woman that I saw was her living image." "I mean, It was her." "Ralmundo, the fat woman wasn't my mother." "She was Maruchl, Antonlo's aunt." "It was Insane." "I thlnk Bea never believed me, and I don't blame her." "How could I tell her what happened alterwards?" "What's up, Manolo?" "By the time you read this, I'll be upstairs with the Boss." "I never thanked you for all you did for me." "The book "The Alchemlst" Is the best." "When they gave It to me, they said," ""When you finish lt, you'll want to give It to somebody."" "I liked It so much I kept lt." "I wasn't going to give It to anyone, but as I'm going to the other side I want to give It to you." "When you finish lt, please give It to the nurse, Guadalupe." "I know you know her." "Tell Elena I finished my mission and I'm going with my boss." "She'll understand." "Tell lñakl to take on the world but not to worry too much." "Tell Merche to learn from Puri, who's the best, and to take life with more bubbles." "Glve Beatriz a kiss, and take care of her, don't forgetl." "And you, Manolo, be happy, and start believing that Paradlse exists." "Or I'll have to find a good lawyer for when you come up to see me." "Love you, Antonlo." "Now all we have to do is choose the seating." " Here, dad, click here." " No, better down here." "The second row?" "The monsterwill eat us!" " It's better here." " No!" "Success!" "We're going to the movies." "Mom," " I picked them." " It's done?" "No way, dad chose them." " Wrap up, it's very cold." " OK." " The car keys?" " Look in my other purse." "Román?" "Manolo, we're waiting..." "What's wrong?" "Nothing, just a problem at the bank." " Sure?" " Yes." " Let's go." " Yes." "Mom, who decides if a film is for grown ups or children?" "Ajury, a group of people who are chosen forthat." "When can I see naked people?" "What's got into you?" "Well, you like to see breast and asses on the TV." " Are you nuts?" " That's enough." "I want to say goodbye to someone at the hospital." " Do you mind?" " No." "Wait in the car, I won't be long" "I don't know her." "Guadalupe?" "What's she like?" "Short hair, glasses, a bit old..." "They didn't know her in EReither." "Try Information, on the first floor." "There's nothing." "There's no nurse called Guadalupe." " What's her surname?" " Her surname again?" "She must be here for years." "Could she be in another hospital?" "No!" "Every time I came here I saw her." "The boy gave me this book for her." " I'm not insane." " I never said you were." "Who are you looking for?" "A nurse whom it seems no one knows." "Guadalupe, does it ring a bell?" " Guadalupe?" " Yes." "No." "This is incredible." "And Lupita?" " Lupita?" " Yes." "Come in, please." "Yes, exactly!" "That's her!" "When did you say you saw her?" " The last time was a few days ago." " That's impossible." " Why?" " Look at the date." "That's me there." "I was a great friend of Lupita." "She died in a car crash a month afterthis photo was taken." "I met a nurse from the hospital." "What nurse?" "I didn't see anyone." "Come and meet my mother." "The cemetery Is no place to meet people." "I'll tell It to my wife." "She'll like lt." "What nurse?" "I didn't see anyone." "I hope you become friends." "Look alter him." "To reassure you, this isn't the first time I've had to showthis photo." "Dad!" "Dad!" "What are you doing?" "We've been waiting half an hour." "We'll miss the movie." " I bag the front seat!" " That's not fair!" "Are you all right?" "You knowwhat that was?" "No." "A spontaneous act of love." "Thls film Is dedicated to Antonlo González" "The character of"Antonlo" Is Inspired by him." "MAKTUB Is dedicated to all the children that suffer cancer." "Bea..." "Don't you see her?" "No, I don't." " Where is she?" " In between us." "What's she doing?" "Reading." "Manolo, give it a rest." "I'm going to the bathroom." "Would you recommend it?" "Yes, it's not bad." "A bit slow."