Chiquita (2025) Movie Script
[Narrator] Howdy.
If anything in this film
rubs you the wrong way,
rest assured, we're simply mirroring
the chaos of the real world.
No offense intended.
This story's all about
mutual respect, see ya.
(suspenseful music)
(crickets chirping)
(gentle music)
(singing in Sanskrit)
Adored by the ruler of humans
and the ruler of hearts
She dwells at the moon's center
Her form is celestial and radiant
Her smile is grace itself
Her crown bears the shining crescent
(upbeat music)
(vehicle engine whirring)
(singing in Spanish)
Riding under the sun
I remember the ranch days
Where I grew up
A thousand smiles I could see
We celebrated with loved ones
once again
Hey, kiddo.
Hey, so what's the matter?
Nothing, grab that
envelope off the table.
Did you have me come
early just to pick this up?
No, I have some more
chores lined up for us.
I figured paying the balance I owed you
would give you a little more motivation.
Oh, college tuition
is more than enough
motivation for part-time work.
So what's going on?
We need to move some stuff
from the living room up to the attic.
Okay, what's the rush?
Well, my granddaughter, her mom
and mom's conservative
husband are coming over to see us.
Oh, and when did that happen?
Last night I was meditating,
and my granddaughter, Olivia,
kind of popped into my mind.
It's been a long time since I've seen her,
so I called her mother
and invited her over.
She agreed, but with some conditions.
What's with the quote, unquote?
(upbeat music)
Well, it feels mighty good
to be invited by somebody
who doesn't bother returning my calls
or even answering them.
Anna, come on, honey.
You know I'm not much
of a phone talker myself.
You don't even leave your
house to socialize with people.
Convince me you're not depressed.
Well, why don't you guys come on over
and see for yourself?
That ought to convince you.
All right, but you know,
I think it may be better if you come here.
You know, Joel,
he'd be really uncomfortable
with all the pagan stuff
and the idol worship.
He would not want Olivia
around all of the idols.
Okay, what would you like for me to do
with all these idols?
Dad, I don't know.
Just stash them in another room
or toss them in the trash,
I couldn't give two hoots.
You couldn't give two hoots, huh?
Dad, I'm just trying to
be upfront and clear, okay?
I hear you.
Listen, don't worry, I'll take care of it.
Y'all just come on over.
Where do we start?
Let's start with that
big one right there.
Where do you want it?
Trash.
And you're absolutely sure about that?
Anything for my daughter.
Okay.
(upbeat music)
Are you sure this is really necessary?
It's an idol, isn't it?
Maybe my daughter ought to be more careful
what she wishes for when it
comes to these graven images.
Everything else will be moved
to the attic for a few days.
(upbeat music)
Out of curiosity, how did this all begin?
This what?
Your journey into eastern religions.
How did it all start?
Well, the people I've told that story to
generally think I need medical help.
So I prefer to keep it to myself.
Okay, well, now I'm really curious.
Come on, you look happier and healthier
than like half the people out here.
So, spill the beans, what's your story?
(tense music)
All right, so it was about 10 years ago,
I was riding all by myself on
a dark, deserted country road.
Hang on, I'm gonna go get the big guy.
Wait, what does he have to do with this?
Just hang on.
(feet clopping)
(gentle music)
Hold on, now.
It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows.
Okay, then what's the scope?
Well, it was about a
year after my divorce.
Okay, start with the divorce then.
No, that's not the main story here.
I mean, I moved on.
It's more like I was figuring myself out.
Well, I have to know the full story
if I'm gonna play my
cello in the right mood.
(upbeat music)
(vehicle engine whirring)
(page flicking)
(birds chirping)
(phone buzzing)
Hey.
Hey, honey.
Ready for some blood?
What have you done now, Charles?
Well, I had to have a little dance
with a couple of fellows
who weren't willing to listen.
Ain't no big deal got hit by some rebar,
but I don't think anybody
around here really has the guts
to throw hands with me.
No, Charles, I don't trust you.
I want you to go straight to a hospital.
Do you understand me?
I'll see you in a bit.
(upbeat music)
(drawer whirring)
Oh, Charles, what happened?
Come on.
I'm fine, I'm fine.
What, are you nuts, Charles?
What am I supposed to
do surgery or something?
Are you gonna help fix me up honey
or kill me with your questions?
God, this is it.
This is the last time I'm gonna do this.
I am just not up for this craziness.
You know, you're not a wild stallion
in your 20s anymore.
And those biker folks, they're
not your high school buddies.
And there's wisdom in knowing when to fight
and when to hold your horses.
All right, well, you can
continue to ignore me.
(messages popping)
Let me warn you one day
I am just gonna walk away.
When you wake up, I won't be here.
Honey, I'm not as fancy as you.
I'm plainspoken and straightforward.
None of this ranting or
complaining bothers me
because I think we still love each other.
But just this once, could you convince me
that it's only frustration
and that you do still really love me?
Of course, why would you even ask?
You know me, don't you?
[Charles] Do I, really?
What do you mean?
(tense music)
Is there something you
forgot to tell me, darling?
Now, don't take me
wrong, Sophie, I had to ask.
It's been a long time since
I've seen you that happy.
Is that that author from New York City?
Say something.
Yes, yes, he is.
Then tell me, do you still truly love me?
(tense music)
I am sorry if this hurts,
but I'm not entirely sure.
Believe me, I never expected
to find such happiness in
someone else's company.
But I can discuss anything,
poetry, fashion,
cuisine, culture endlessly.
He never gets bored.
All we ever discuss is bikes and barbecue.
There's a whole world out there, Charles
and we've never explored it,
and you've never once
wanted to dance in my world.
And who takes these
gruesome injuries so lightly?
It's very unsettling.
You know, you're not impressing anyone
by always being the
tough guy in the saloon.
I don't wanna deal with
this the rest of my life
and then one day just die in this desert.
Let's cut to the chase Sophie.
You can be whoever you want
with whoever you want, whenever you want.
But don't you expect me to be like you.
It's been two years since you told me
you didn't wanna ride with me anymore.
And did I say one word, did I?
Was it because you wanted me
to go out riding while you stayed home
and flirted with that guy?
That is enough Charles.
(dramatic music)
30 years of marriage,
30 years of marriage,
minus two years of cheating.
(objects banging)
(person shouting)
(dramatic music)
(gentle music)
(person groaning)
Honey?
(gentle music)
(hand banging)
Honey, let's talk.
(door creaking)
(gentle music)
[Sophie] I can't endure
another low Charles.
Let's just part ways while
things are still good, okay?
I think she did the right thing.
She had a point.
I mean, I kind of pity you,
but whatever.
I think I know exactly what
you must have been feeling.
(tense music)
Yeah, I was cruising
on my bike all by myself
on that dark, deserted country road,
maybe searching for my own self.
(dramatic music)
(car beeping)
(person groaning)
(dramatic music)
(person groaning)
(gentle music)
(insects chirping)
That crash signaled a reset.
Didn't take long for me to find my peace,
eyes wide open,
yet it felt like I was
peering into my very soul,
delving into uncharted
territories within me,
untangling all the knots of pain
and sorrow, pure bliss surged through me.
Tears of joy was streaming down my face.
(insects chirping)
Time flew by and then.
(tense music)
What in the world?
(upbeat music)
She was evidently not from around here.
The only other country that
crossed my mind was Mexico.
In that instant, my brain shifted gears,
switched to Spanish.
(speaking in Spanish)
Who are you, little girl?
(upbeat music)
(person whistling)
(gentle music)
So tell me about this garage.
Well, I live near here, but you know,
there ain't but one dang garage
on this whole stretch of road.
You're mighty lucky
because it's only about
a mile down the road.
Well, hey, you see many
migrant crossings around here?
Not too many, why do you ask?
'Cause I thought I saw
somebody in that valley last night.
(Speaking Spanish)
Did you see the little girl?
Why'd you say that?
I reckon I see her sometimes.
No one ever believes me.
They just think I'm plumb crazy.
(person laughing)
Okay, I didn't see anybody either.
Is this it?
There's a mechanic in
there, maybe he can help you.
Listen, good luck.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Take it easy.
(gentle music)
I didn't wanna come off as some nut job,
so I kept it to myself.
While the mechanic was
checking my bike though,
I gave a ring to an old
buddy of mine who's a shrink.
Visions, in your case
could mean two things.
Either you've been
dabbling with a psychedelics
and messing with your brain,
or the recent changes in your life
like that unexpected
divorce to your beloved wife
must have really taken a toll on you
and messed up your brain.
Negative on both counts.
I mean, I was down for
a while, but I got over it.
Okay, then could it have
just been a bad dream?
No, because the old
man I met this morning
clearly said little girl,
and he specifically mentioned Chiquita.
Let me tell you something,
I ain't saying this applies to you,
but there's a notion that
when your brain activity
or frequency goes down,
like in deep meditation,
you might start perceiving
things that regular folk can't.
It's something we can test out, you know?
So why don't you come on over.
(birds chirping)
(feet clopping)
So how's it looking?
Well, I fixed the circuit
issue and the spark plug.
You're all set, safe to hit the road.
Thank you much.
(vehicle engine whirring)
(gentle music)
Hey, man.
Hey.
So I was wondering
whose motorcycle is that
up there at the entrance?
Why, what happened?
Well, nothing.
I saw the face of an old man on it
and I'd kinda like to meet him.
You know him?
Yeah.
Oh man, I'm sorry but he died years back.
What?
Yeah, I'm surprised
you stopped at his bike.
He used to always joke that
his soul would always be there,
and anyone that wants to
see him can meet him there.
Right then it became clear to me
that there was no need
for me to see any doctor.
So would you sell that bike?
(gentle music)
And I wanted to find out
what the hell was going on.
So I decided to bring the old guy to me,
wherever he was, and I bought his bike.
All right, now buckle up y'all.
So I dug into the papers
I found on his bike.
Turned out they were from a book talking
about the mystical experiences
of Indian sages in the Himalayan Mountains.
I figured out that my man
was part of a bikers club
that had been there, got
more details about the club,
spoke to a few of his
colleagues, and guess what?
They told me that Henry was a Devi Upasaka,
meaning a devotee of the divine mother,
the Parashakti as they call her.
But here's where it gets real juicy.
(gentle music)
(insects chirping)
(singing in Sanskrit)
The Divine
Her form is celestial and radiant
Her smile is grace itself
Her crown bears the shining crescent
You see, mother appears in various forms.
The form Henry worships is,
(speaking in Sanskrit)
the 9-year-old form of Divine Mother
Alias, my Chiquita.
See, he used to worship her in that valley.
And if I'm right, on the exact same spot.
(gentle music)
That's really intriguing.
Have you ever seen her
again in your spiritual practice?
Well, the funny
thing is, after that night,
I never had another vision of Devi.
I did wonder why it
happened right then though.
I thought on it a while, and I realized
that that valley was soaked
in the worship of Devi.
And that maybe with the
realization of my divorce,
I was finally open and receptive enough
to experience that
mystical dimension of life
that so few ordinary
people ever get to touch.
(singing in Sanskrit)
Her form is celestial and radiant
Her smile is grace itself
Her crown bears the shining crescent
You know, I don't know,
but as I got further into Devi and yoga
and the deeper philosophies,
it finally gave me words
to express the feelings
that I felt when my wife left.
A way to make sense of it all
and find peace,
whether there's a higher power
like Devi or not, I don't really care.
I don't really care
either, But it's really cool.
I feel you.
(upbeat music)
Oh my.
Hey, how are you?
I'm fine, I'm fine.
Wait until you see this one.
Oh goodness.
Come on out, girl.
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness.
Oh, hello, how are you?
How are you?
Nice to meet you.
It's a pleasure, it's a pleasure.
Have y'all had a nice trip?
Yeah.
You ready to get inside and get warm?
Well here.
So they give you one of these.
Hold it up like this.
(upbeat music)
(person laughing)
(Bike beeping)
Like a roadrunner in county, beep, beep.
(upbeat music)
All right, everybody.
Lunch is ready.
Lunch is ready, ready to have lunch?
We can have lunch.
In the name of the Father,
the Son, the Holy Spirit, amen.
Bless us, oh Lord in these thy gifts
which we are about to
receive from thy bounty.
Bless us oh Lord, amen.
Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen.
(gentle music)
One, two.
Bump and bump.
And then we'll do our double,
double, double, double this.
This double, double that.
Isn't life just rejuvenating
when kids are around, huh?
Of course.
You know, why don't you
come and stay with us a while?
Well, I appreciate the offer,
but you know, I've been on
my own now for about 11 years,
and I've kind of built a family
right here in this part of the county.
I reckon I'm just kind of
more comfortable on my own.
I understand where you're coming from,
but are you absolutely sure
that you are genuinely happy?
You see, the true happiness
comes solely from true love,
the kind that only a
genuine God can provide.
Now, I don't gotta tell you how loving
and caring our Lord and Savior is.
You already know that.
Here's something I want you to consider.
What good is this happiness
if it's just gonna land you in hell?
Excuse me, just a second, hold on, Freya.
(bike whirring)
Freya, let me introduce my family to you.
It's my daughter Anna, her husband Joel,
and my little Olivia.
Freya, my young neighbor,
she lives next door.
Hi.
Hi.
You know, for a minute
there, I actually thought
he had some love in his heart,
but it turns out he's just
another desperate soul
trying to evangelize.
What bothers me is not
being able to fire back
at all that warped logic,
even though I was pretty good debater
when I was back in school,
I'm not gonna let him do
that to that little girl though.
I'm gonna fill her head full
of questions before she leaves.
Good luck with that,
but don't ruin the occasion.
Well, you too.
What do you mean?
Well, don't look now, but
I think someone back there
is trying to get your attention.
I've seen plenty of guys like that
since I was like 14.
Everyone just wants to make
their debut, nothing more.
I've learned to live
life past all that hoopla.
(person laughing)
Wow, and you were right too.
About?
I've been thinking about the other day,
I reckon we shouldn't have
thrown away that statue.
That's part of Anna's faith
and I need to respect
that, has meaning for her.
I guess I was just a little riled up
about all that idol worshiping
hypocrisy, you know?
(gentle music)
(insects chirping)
(pages whirring)
Having trouble sleeping?
You could come sit with
your old man if you'd like.
Dad, were you upset with me?
Don't lie to me.
About what?
When mom left and I wasn't there for you.
Why are you asking about that now?
Now I have a kid and a husband,
and I understand what it's like
to be without them and be all alone.
(gentle music)
Yeah, I suppose I was.
I mean, after 30 years of marriage,
it looked like your mom decided to leave me
for some guy from New York City
and felt like my daughter didn't have time
to pick up the phone
and check on her old man.
I mean, for your mom,
I told myself I just wasn't
sophisticated enough.
And with you, I just didn't seem
like that big a deal, you know?
Hey, I know, hurts like a bee sting,
but I got over it,
six months or so and I moved on.
But Dad, you didn't move on.
If you had, you would've
found somebody else.
No, now see, when your mom left,
I realized that what I lacked in my life
was the essence of femininity.
And I don't mean another
woman, it's two different concepts.
By the essence of femininity,
I mean contentment,
peace, understanding, grace.
I suppose I was as wild as a
Mustang on the open range.
So I decided to cultivate
those qualities inside myself
to find some sense of
wholeness and balance.
I didn't even have the
words to express these ideas
to myself until I
encountered the Parashakti,
the Divine Mother.
(person laughing)
Look, I know this stuff
probably doesn't make any sense
to y'all 'cause we're
all on different paths,
just trying to find our
way, what's right for me
might not be right for you or anybody else.
No one ever told me, hey Charles,
this is the right thing to do.
It's just my own personal journey.
I never expected such profound thoughts
from my old man.
Dad, I apologize
for everything that happened
and I genuinely want you
to consider moving in with us.
You know how it makes me feel
to be able to open up
to my daughter like this?
Don't tell me that, just
makes me feel worse
for not being there for you.
But I do feel a sense of
relief after sharing this.
It makes me feel that
same sense of joy I felt
that night in the valley.
(gentle music)
All right, and now it's
my granddaughter's turn.
Oh, baby, come here, come here.
Let's get you back to bed, okay?
I don't wanna go to bed.
I know, sweetie, but you're sleepy
and we've gotta drive back home tomorrow.
But I don't wanna go to sleep.
So I'll tell you what.
Why don't you leave the munchkin
in here with her grandpa
while you go to bed.
Well, look, she's gonna
blabber a lot, but don't engage.
Okay, just listen and
eventually she'll fall asleep.
Okay.
Hey Munchkin, how'd you like to go sit
in Grandpa's favorite rocking chair?
I'd love to.
Well, let's do just that.
I felt really bad for Lucky.
I'm sure.
It was the smallest one
and he wasn't getting treated well
by the black one Sonic.
Named what?
Sonic.
(person laughing)
(gentle music)
And one of them was, well,
we couldn't really tell
their gender at first and we.
Grandpa, how do you reach something
that looks like it's right
there, but actually isn't?
(gentle music)
Grandpa, I think you should
come and stay with me.
That's the right thing to do.
(gentle music)
Okay, y'all, it's brunch time.
We gotta eat up real
quick so we can hit the road.
Coming.
Oh, dad, why don't you
say grace before we dig in.
No, that's okay, you go ahead.
Come on Dad, this is your house.
We would love to hear your prayer.
Yes, yes, yes.
(gentle music)
(chanting in Sanskrit)
The act of offering is Divine
the offering itself
the fire, the offerer, all Divine
Seeing this unity is knowing the Divine
Through acts absorbed in the Divine
And now here comes
a special vegetarian dish
that I found on the internet
for our special get together.
It's called Khichdi and
it is a healthy, tasty,
and easy on the stomach dish.
All right, there we go.
Olivia, do you want some more?
All right.
(gentle music)
Thank you for moving
your icons to the attic
to accommodate us.
And your Parashakti,
philosophy, it's very compelling.
And you, thank you for
coming to see me Chiquita,
it is good to see you,
especially after all this time.
Joel, have a safe trip, sir.
Thank you, sir.
[Charles] See you again soon.
Ready?
(vehicle engine whirring)
How did it go?
Did you get a chance to evangelize Olivia?
Didn't have to.
She's already full of questions.
(gentle music)
(insects chirping)
(gentle music)
[Olivia] Grandpa, how
do you reach something
that looks like it's right
there, but it actually isn't?
(singing in Sanskrit)
The Divine
No one ever told me, hey Charles,
this is the right thing to do.
I think you should come and stay with me.
That's the right thing to do.
(singing in foreign language)
How do you reach something
that looks like it's right
there, but it actually isn't?
By surrendering to
her will unconditionally.
(vehicle beeping)
What's up?
Pack up all your stuff.
Why?
So stay here as long as you like.
Don't worry about any part-time
jobs, focus on your studies.
You still haven't told
me where you're going.
Well, you can find me in
the Himalayan Mountains.
Only I'm going inward
on a journey inside myself.
Got all your icons?
Yes I do, right in here.
Are you sure?
Yes.
For the first time in
my life, if I need her,
she'll be there in one form or another
as she will be for anyone
who's open to receiving her.
(gentle music)
(vehicle engine whirring)
(vehicle engine whirring)
(gentle music)
He is all messed up.
I don't know who's messed up here.
At least he's just doing his own thing
and not out trying to evangelize everybody.
(gentle music)
(horse neighing)
(upbeat music)
(singing in foreign language)
On my steel horse
Riding the wind
Through the wild spirit unpinned
Rebellion roars, freedom's my creed
In the lone star state I find my speed
(upbeat music)
(singing in foreign language)
More to this ride
Realm unexplored far,
as Chiquita swings doors ajar
heart's lit ablaze,
amazed, it's stellar
Chiquita swings doors ajar
Listen up y'all, into
a valley I crashed one night
Shadows dance in the pale moonlight
A little girl appeared
A celestial sight, innocence profound
Her spirit shining bright
(upbeat music)
(singing in foreign language)
Chiquita's energy, diverse and grand
From stars to grains of sand
Bala is she, a guiding light
In her divine play my soul takes flight
Ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah
In confusion's grip,
in circles I'd spin
Illusion of progress lost deep within
Yet a coiled serpent
profound and divine
To the source within my power align
Through roads untamed
and worlds untold
My biker spirit and soul unfold
In parallel paths
my heart sets free
Just like biking, liberation I see
(singing in foreign language)
If anything in this film
rubs you the wrong way,
rest assured, we're simply mirroring
the chaos of the real world.
No offense intended.
This story's all about
mutual respect, see ya.
(suspenseful music)
(crickets chirping)
(gentle music)
(singing in Sanskrit)
Adored by the ruler of humans
and the ruler of hearts
She dwells at the moon's center
Her form is celestial and radiant
Her smile is grace itself
Her crown bears the shining crescent
(upbeat music)
(vehicle engine whirring)
(singing in Spanish)
Riding under the sun
I remember the ranch days
Where I grew up
A thousand smiles I could see
We celebrated with loved ones
once again
Hey, kiddo.
Hey, so what's the matter?
Nothing, grab that
envelope off the table.
Did you have me come
early just to pick this up?
No, I have some more
chores lined up for us.
I figured paying the balance I owed you
would give you a little more motivation.
Oh, college tuition
is more than enough
motivation for part-time work.
So what's going on?
We need to move some stuff
from the living room up to the attic.
Okay, what's the rush?
Well, my granddaughter, her mom
and mom's conservative
husband are coming over to see us.
Oh, and when did that happen?
Last night I was meditating,
and my granddaughter, Olivia,
kind of popped into my mind.
It's been a long time since I've seen her,
so I called her mother
and invited her over.
She agreed, but with some conditions.
What's with the quote, unquote?
(upbeat music)
Well, it feels mighty good
to be invited by somebody
who doesn't bother returning my calls
or even answering them.
Anna, come on, honey.
You know I'm not much
of a phone talker myself.
You don't even leave your
house to socialize with people.
Convince me you're not depressed.
Well, why don't you guys come on over
and see for yourself?
That ought to convince you.
All right, but you know,
I think it may be better if you come here.
You know, Joel,
he'd be really uncomfortable
with all the pagan stuff
and the idol worship.
He would not want Olivia
around all of the idols.
Okay, what would you like for me to do
with all these idols?
Dad, I don't know.
Just stash them in another room
or toss them in the trash,
I couldn't give two hoots.
You couldn't give two hoots, huh?
Dad, I'm just trying to
be upfront and clear, okay?
I hear you.
Listen, don't worry, I'll take care of it.
Y'all just come on over.
Where do we start?
Let's start with that
big one right there.
Where do you want it?
Trash.
And you're absolutely sure about that?
Anything for my daughter.
Okay.
(upbeat music)
Are you sure this is really necessary?
It's an idol, isn't it?
Maybe my daughter ought to be more careful
what she wishes for when it
comes to these graven images.
Everything else will be moved
to the attic for a few days.
(upbeat music)
Out of curiosity, how did this all begin?
This what?
Your journey into eastern religions.
How did it all start?
Well, the people I've told that story to
generally think I need medical help.
So I prefer to keep it to myself.
Okay, well, now I'm really curious.
Come on, you look happier and healthier
than like half the people out here.
So, spill the beans, what's your story?
(tense music)
All right, so it was about 10 years ago,
I was riding all by myself on
a dark, deserted country road.
Hang on, I'm gonna go get the big guy.
Wait, what does he have to do with this?
Just hang on.
(feet clopping)
(gentle music)
Hold on, now.
It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows.
Okay, then what's the scope?
Well, it was about a
year after my divorce.
Okay, start with the divorce then.
No, that's not the main story here.
I mean, I moved on.
It's more like I was figuring myself out.
Well, I have to know the full story
if I'm gonna play my
cello in the right mood.
(upbeat music)
(vehicle engine whirring)
(page flicking)
(birds chirping)
(phone buzzing)
Hey.
Hey, honey.
Ready for some blood?
What have you done now, Charles?
Well, I had to have a little dance
with a couple of fellows
who weren't willing to listen.
Ain't no big deal got hit by some rebar,
but I don't think anybody
around here really has the guts
to throw hands with me.
No, Charles, I don't trust you.
I want you to go straight to a hospital.
Do you understand me?
I'll see you in a bit.
(upbeat music)
(drawer whirring)
Oh, Charles, what happened?
Come on.
I'm fine, I'm fine.
What, are you nuts, Charles?
What am I supposed to
do surgery or something?
Are you gonna help fix me up honey
or kill me with your questions?
God, this is it.
This is the last time I'm gonna do this.
I am just not up for this craziness.
You know, you're not a wild stallion
in your 20s anymore.
And those biker folks, they're
not your high school buddies.
And there's wisdom in knowing when to fight
and when to hold your horses.
All right, well, you can
continue to ignore me.
(messages popping)
Let me warn you one day
I am just gonna walk away.
When you wake up, I won't be here.
Honey, I'm not as fancy as you.
I'm plainspoken and straightforward.
None of this ranting or
complaining bothers me
because I think we still love each other.
But just this once, could you convince me
that it's only frustration
and that you do still really love me?
Of course, why would you even ask?
You know me, don't you?
[Charles] Do I, really?
What do you mean?
(tense music)
Is there something you
forgot to tell me, darling?
Now, don't take me
wrong, Sophie, I had to ask.
It's been a long time since
I've seen you that happy.
Is that that author from New York City?
Say something.
Yes, yes, he is.
Then tell me, do you still truly love me?
(tense music)
I am sorry if this hurts,
but I'm not entirely sure.
Believe me, I never expected
to find such happiness in
someone else's company.
But I can discuss anything,
poetry, fashion,
cuisine, culture endlessly.
He never gets bored.
All we ever discuss is bikes and barbecue.
There's a whole world out there, Charles
and we've never explored it,
and you've never once
wanted to dance in my world.
And who takes these
gruesome injuries so lightly?
It's very unsettling.
You know, you're not impressing anyone
by always being the
tough guy in the saloon.
I don't wanna deal with
this the rest of my life
and then one day just die in this desert.
Let's cut to the chase Sophie.
You can be whoever you want
with whoever you want, whenever you want.
But don't you expect me to be like you.
It's been two years since you told me
you didn't wanna ride with me anymore.
And did I say one word, did I?
Was it because you wanted me
to go out riding while you stayed home
and flirted with that guy?
That is enough Charles.
(dramatic music)
30 years of marriage,
30 years of marriage,
minus two years of cheating.
(objects banging)
(person shouting)
(dramatic music)
(gentle music)
(person groaning)
Honey?
(gentle music)
(hand banging)
Honey, let's talk.
(door creaking)
(gentle music)
[Sophie] I can't endure
another low Charles.
Let's just part ways while
things are still good, okay?
I think she did the right thing.
She had a point.
I mean, I kind of pity you,
but whatever.
I think I know exactly what
you must have been feeling.
(tense music)
Yeah, I was cruising
on my bike all by myself
on that dark, deserted country road,
maybe searching for my own self.
(dramatic music)
(car beeping)
(person groaning)
(dramatic music)
(person groaning)
(gentle music)
(insects chirping)
That crash signaled a reset.
Didn't take long for me to find my peace,
eyes wide open,
yet it felt like I was
peering into my very soul,
delving into uncharted
territories within me,
untangling all the knots of pain
and sorrow, pure bliss surged through me.
Tears of joy was streaming down my face.
(insects chirping)
Time flew by and then.
(tense music)
What in the world?
(upbeat music)
She was evidently not from around here.
The only other country that
crossed my mind was Mexico.
In that instant, my brain shifted gears,
switched to Spanish.
(speaking in Spanish)
Who are you, little girl?
(upbeat music)
(person whistling)
(gentle music)
So tell me about this garage.
Well, I live near here, but you know,
there ain't but one dang garage
on this whole stretch of road.
You're mighty lucky
because it's only about
a mile down the road.
Well, hey, you see many
migrant crossings around here?
Not too many, why do you ask?
'Cause I thought I saw
somebody in that valley last night.
(Speaking Spanish)
Did you see the little girl?
Why'd you say that?
I reckon I see her sometimes.
No one ever believes me.
They just think I'm plumb crazy.
(person laughing)
Okay, I didn't see anybody either.
Is this it?
There's a mechanic in
there, maybe he can help you.
Listen, good luck.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Take it easy.
(gentle music)
I didn't wanna come off as some nut job,
so I kept it to myself.
While the mechanic was
checking my bike though,
I gave a ring to an old
buddy of mine who's a shrink.
Visions, in your case
could mean two things.
Either you've been
dabbling with a psychedelics
and messing with your brain,
or the recent changes in your life
like that unexpected
divorce to your beloved wife
must have really taken a toll on you
and messed up your brain.
Negative on both counts.
I mean, I was down for
a while, but I got over it.
Okay, then could it have
just been a bad dream?
No, because the old
man I met this morning
clearly said little girl,
and he specifically mentioned Chiquita.
Let me tell you something,
I ain't saying this applies to you,
but there's a notion that
when your brain activity
or frequency goes down,
like in deep meditation,
you might start perceiving
things that regular folk can't.
It's something we can test out, you know?
So why don't you come on over.
(birds chirping)
(feet clopping)
So how's it looking?
Well, I fixed the circuit
issue and the spark plug.
You're all set, safe to hit the road.
Thank you much.
(vehicle engine whirring)
(gentle music)
Hey, man.
Hey.
So I was wondering
whose motorcycle is that
up there at the entrance?
Why, what happened?
Well, nothing.
I saw the face of an old man on it
and I'd kinda like to meet him.
You know him?
Yeah.
Oh man, I'm sorry but he died years back.
What?
Yeah, I'm surprised
you stopped at his bike.
He used to always joke that
his soul would always be there,
and anyone that wants to
see him can meet him there.
Right then it became clear to me
that there was no need
for me to see any doctor.
So would you sell that bike?
(gentle music)
And I wanted to find out
what the hell was going on.
So I decided to bring the old guy to me,
wherever he was, and I bought his bike.
All right, now buckle up y'all.
So I dug into the papers
I found on his bike.
Turned out they were from a book talking
about the mystical experiences
of Indian sages in the Himalayan Mountains.
I figured out that my man
was part of a bikers club
that had been there, got
more details about the club,
spoke to a few of his
colleagues, and guess what?
They told me that Henry was a Devi Upasaka,
meaning a devotee of the divine mother,
the Parashakti as they call her.
But here's where it gets real juicy.
(gentle music)
(insects chirping)
(singing in Sanskrit)
The Divine
Her form is celestial and radiant
Her smile is grace itself
Her crown bears the shining crescent
You see, mother appears in various forms.
The form Henry worships is,
(speaking in Sanskrit)
the 9-year-old form of Divine Mother
Alias, my Chiquita.
See, he used to worship her in that valley.
And if I'm right, on the exact same spot.
(gentle music)
That's really intriguing.
Have you ever seen her
again in your spiritual practice?
Well, the funny
thing is, after that night,
I never had another vision of Devi.
I did wonder why it
happened right then though.
I thought on it a while, and I realized
that that valley was soaked
in the worship of Devi.
And that maybe with the
realization of my divorce,
I was finally open and receptive enough
to experience that
mystical dimension of life
that so few ordinary
people ever get to touch.
(singing in Sanskrit)
Her form is celestial and radiant
Her smile is grace itself
Her crown bears the shining crescent
You know, I don't know,
but as I got further into Devi and yoga
and the deeper philosophies,
it finally gave me words
to express the feelings
that I felt when my wife left.
A way to make sense of it all
and find peace,
whether there's a higher power
like Devi or not, I don't really care.
I don't really care
either, But it's really cool.
I feel you.
(upbeat music)
Oh my.
Hey, how are you?
I'm fine, I'm fine.
Wait until you see this one.
Oh goodness.
Come on out, girl.
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness.
Oh, hello, how are you?
How are you?
Nice to meet you.
It's a pleasure, it's a pleasure.
Have y'all had a nice trip?
Yeah.
You ready to get inside and get warm?
Well here.
So they give you one of these.
Hold it up like this.
(upbeat music)
(person laughing)
(Bike beeping)
Like a roadrunner in county, beep, beep.
(upbeat music)
All right, everybody.
Lunch is ready.
Lunch is ready, ready to have lunch?
We can have lunch.
In the name of the Father,
the Son, the Holy Spirit, amen.
Bless us, oh Lord in these thy gifts
which we are about to
receive from thy bounty.
Bless us oh Lord, amen.
Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen.
(gentle music)
One, two.
Bump and bump.
And then we'll do our double,
double, double, double this.
This double, double that.
Isn't life just rejuvenating
when kids are around, huh?
Of course.
You know, why don't you
come and stay with us a while?
Well, I appreciate the offer,
but you know, I've been on
my own now for about 11 years,
and I've kind of built a family
right here in this part of the county.
I reckon I'm just kind of
more comfortable on my own.
I understand where you're coming from,
but are you absolutely sure
that you are genuinely happy?
You see, the true happiness
comes solely from true love,
the kind that only a
genuine God can provide.
Now, I don't gotta tell you how loving
and caring our Lord and Savior is.
You already know that.
Here's something I want you to consider.
What good is this happiness
if it's just gonna land you in hell?
Excuse me, just a second, hold on, Freya.
(bike whirring)
Freya, let me introduce my family to you.
It's my daughter Anna, her husband Joel,
and my little Olivia.
Freya, my young neighbor,
she lives next door.
Hi.
Hi.
You know, for a minute
there, I actually thought
he had some love in his heart,
but it turns out he's just
another desperate soul
trying to evangelize.
What bothers me is not
being able to fire back
at all that warped logic,
even though I was pretty good debater
when I was back in school,
I'm not gonna let him do
that to that little girl though.
I'm gonna fill her head full
of questions before she leaves.
Good luck with that,
but don't ruin the occasion.
Well, you too.
What do you mean?
Well, don't look now, but
I think someone back there
is trying to get your attention.
I've seen plenty of guys like that
since I was like 14.
Everyone just wants to make
their debut, nothing more.
I've learned to live
life past all that hoopla.
(person laughing)
Wow, and you were right too.
About?
I've been thinking about the other day,
I reckon we shouldn't have
thrown away that statue.
That's part of Anna's faith
and I need to respect
that, has meaning for her.
I guess I was just a little riled up
about all that idol worshiping
hypocrisy, you know?
(gentle music)
(insects chirping)
(pages whirring)
Having trouble sleeping?
You could come sit with
your old man if you'd like.
Dad, were you upset with me?
Don't lie to me.
About what?
When mom left and I wasn't there for you.
Why are you asking about that now?
Now I have a kid and a husband,
and I understand what it's like
to be without them and be all alone.
(gentle music)
Yeah, I suppose I was.
I mean, after 30 years of marriage,
it looked like your mom decided to leave me
for some guy from New York City
and felt like my daughter didn't have time
to pick up the phone
and check on her old man.
I mean, for your mom,
I told myself I just wasn't
sophisticated enough.
And with you, I just didn't seem
like that big a deal, you know?
Hey, I know, hurts like a bee sting,
but I got over it,
six months or so and I moved on.
But Dad, you didn't move on.
If you had, you would've
found somebody else.
No, now see, when your mom left,
I realized that what I lacked in my life
was the essence of femininity.
And I don't mean another
woman, it's two different concepts.
By the essence of femininity,
I mean contentment,
peace, understanding, grace.
I suppose I was as wild as a
Mustang on the open range.
So I decided to cultivate
those qualities inside myself
to find some sense of
wholeness and balance.
I didn't even have the
words to express these ideas
to myself until I
encountered the Parashakti,
the Divine Mother.
(person laughing)
Look, I know this stuff
probably doesn't make any sense
to y'all 'cause we're
all on different paths,
just trying to find our
way, what's right for me
might not be right for you or anybody else.
No one ever told me, hey Charles,
this is the right thing to do.
It's just my own personal journey.
I never expected such profound thoughts
from my old man.
Dad, I apologize
for everything that happened
and I genuinely want you
to consider moving in with us.
You know how it makes me feel
to be able to open up
to my daughter like this?
Don't tell me that, just
makes me feel worse
for not being there for you.
But I do feel a sense of
relief after sharing this.
It makes me feel that
same sense of joy I felt
that night in the valley.
(gentle music)
All right, and now it's
my granddaughter's turn.
Oh, baby, come here, come here.
Let's get you back to bed, okay?
I don't wanna go to bed.
I know, sweetie, but you're sleepy
and we've gotta drive back home tomorrow.
But I don't wanna go to sleep.
So I'll tell you what.
Why don't you leave the munchkin
in here with her grandpa
while you go to bed.
Well, look, she's gonna
blabber a lot, but don't engage.
Okay, just listen and
eventually she'll fall asleep.
Okay.
Hey Munchkin, how'd you like to go sit
in Grandpa's favorite rocking chair?
I'd love to.
Well, let's do just that.
I felt really bad for Lucky.
I'm sure.
It was the smallest one
and he wasn't getting treated well
by the black one Sonic.
Named what?
Sonic.
(person laughing)
(gentle music)
And one of them was, well,
we couldn't really tell
their gender at first and we.
Grandpa, how do you reach something
that looks like it's right
there, but actually isn't?
(gentle music)
Grandpa, I think you should
come and stay with me.
That's the right thing to do.
(gentle music)
Okay, y'all, it's brunch time.
We gotta eat up real
quick so we can hit the road.
Coming.
Oh, dad, why don't you
say grace before we dig in.
No, that's okay, you go ahead.
Come on Dad, this is your house.
We would love to hear your prayer.
Yes, yes, yes.
(gentle music)
(chanting in Sanskrit)
The act of offering is Divine
the offering itself
the fire, the offerer, all Divine
Seeing this unity is knowing the Divine
Through acts absorbed in the Divine
And now here comes
a special vegetarian dish
that I found on the internet
for our special get together.
It's called Khichdi and
it is a healthy, tasty,
and easy on the stomach dish.
All right, there we go.
Olivia, do you want some more?
All right.
(gentle music)
Thank you for moving
your icons to the attic
to accommodate us.
And your Parashakti,
philosophy, it's very compelling.
And you, thank you for
coming to see me Chiquita,
it is good to see you,
especially after all this time.
Joel, have a safe trip, sir.
Thank you, sir.
[Charles] See you again soon.
Ready?
(vehicle engine whirring)
How did it go?
Did you get a chance to evangelize Olivia?
Didn't have to.
She's already full of questions.
(gentle music)
(insects chirping)
(gentle music)
[Olivia] Grandpa, how
do you reach something
that looks like it's right
there, but it actually isn't?
(singing in Sanskrit)
The Divine
No one ever told me, hey Charles,
this is the right thing to do.
I think you should come and stay with me.
That's the right thing to do.
(singing in foreign language)
How do you reach something
that looks like it's right
there, but it actually isn't?
By surrendering to
her will unconditionally.
(vehicle beeping)
What's up?
Pack up all your stuff.
Why?
So stay here as long as you like.
Don't worry about any part-time
jobs, focus on your studies.
You still haven't told
me where you're going.
Well, you can find me in
the Himalayan Mountains.
Only I'm going inward
on a journey inside myself.
Got all your icons?
Yes I do, right in here.
Are you sure?
Yes.
For the first time in
my life, if I need her,
she'll be there in one form or another
as she will be for anyone
who's open to receiving her.
(gentle music)
(vehicle engine whirring)
(vehicle engine whirring)
(gentle music)
He is all messed up.
I don't know who's messed up here.
At least he's just doing his own thing
and not out trying to evangelize everybody.
(gentle music)
(horse neighing)
(upbeat music)
(singing in foreign language)
On my steel horse
Riding the wind
Through the wild spirit unpinned
Rebellion roars, freedom's my creed
In the lone star state I find my speed
(upbeat music)
(singing in foreign language)
More to this ride
Realm unexplored far,
as Chiquita swings doors ajar
heart's lit ablaze,
amazed, it's stellar
Chiquita swings doors ajar
Listen up y'all, into
a valley I crashed one night
Shadows dance in the pale moonlight
A little girl appeared
A celestial sight, innocence profound
Her spirit shining bright
(upbeat music)
(singing in foreign language)
Chiquita's energy, diverse and grand
From stars to grains of sand
Bala is she, a guiding light
In her divine play my soul takes flight
Ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah
In confusion's grip,
in circles I'd spin
Illusion of progress lost deep within
Yet a coiled serpent
profound and divine
To the source within my power align
Through roads untamed
and worlds untold
My biker spirit and soul unfold
In parallel paths
my heart sets free
Just like biking, liberation I see
(singing in foreign language)