Golden (2025) Movie Script
1
[cinematic intro music]
[train bell dinging
and horn honking]
[tires screech]
-[heart pounding]
-[brooding music]
[money fluttering]
-[ominous music]
-[whoosh]
-[bell tinkles, blood dropS]
-[woman gasps]
[man 1] Don't make me do it,
Frank.
-[man's voice echoing]
-[static hissing]
[woman 1] Axel is like a dog
with a bone.
[woman's voice echoing]
[man 2] You don't
have the balls to play.
[man's voice echoing]
-[woman 2] Push!
-[man 3] Frank.
-[man 4] [indistinct speech]
-[echoing voices overlapping]
[heart pounding]
[heart pounding continues]
[high-pitched tone]
[dramatic music]
[machine clicking]
[upbeat R&B music]
Ain't no way
I just got myself
In this situation right here
Money blowin'
with the windows down
About to waste some time
with my friends
Life took a new direction
Got too invested
Too wrapped up in my shit
Grass ain't always green
on this side
[man 3] Did you proof the flyers
before you printed them, Frank?
-[man 3] Huh?
-Of course I proofed the flyers.
A thorough proof,
not a Frank proof.
I'm outta here.
Huh?
Hold on, Speed Racer.
Your lady's coming by
any minute.
Would you please stop
calling her my lady?
She's not my lady.
I know you like her.
I'll leave her flyers
by the door.
Hmm?
I'll leave her flyers
by the door.
Why don't you give them
to her yourself?
Because I can't.
I've got some place to be
for business.
You are some place
for business with me.
I'd like to be someplace
that I wanna be.
Ain't no way
I just got myself
In this situation right here
Real desperado
and I'm on the run
I'ma push it
to the fifth gear
Life got a lot of lessons
I never stress it
'Cause that's the way
life is
Grass ain't always
green on this side
But sometimes
you gotta take that risk
Ain't a good time
what you came for
Life of the party
when you see me now
Found my freedom
in this world
So I'ma ride the wheels
for love
I'm a free spirit
Without anywhere to go
I'm a free spirit
I'm always on the road
I drive around the world
end to end
I'd do it all again
No regrets
And they can't tell me
nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
I'm a free spirit
Without anywhere to go
I'm a free spirit
I'm always on the road
I drive around the world
end to end
I'd do it all again
No regrets
And they can't tell me
nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
I'm a free spirit
Without anywhere to go
I'm a free spirit
I'm always on the road
I drive around the world
end to end
I'd do it all again
No regrets
And they can't tell me
nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
[announcer speaking Spanish]
-[upbeat salsa music]
-[cheering]
[upbeat trumpet music]
Gracias.
Mm-mm.
No.
[medium tempo guitar music]
[car door clicks]
[car door bangs]
-[car doors clicking]
-[siren wails in background]
No cambio today.
Every bank is closed.
It's Constitution Day.
[speaks Spanish]
Bad timing
For you.
Good time for us.
We're always open.
[speaks Spanish]
[body thuds]
[speaks Spanish]
[laughs]
Yeah.
In the future,
don't dress like a bullseye.
Gracias, hey.
Bullseye meant to be hit.
-[car doors banging]
-[car engine whirring]
[cop 1] Gracias, amigo.
[banana thudding]
[Frank] Thanks.
[car door clicks]
[woman 3] You have to pay today.
I told you I was robbed by cops.
It's not my problem.
[sighs]
I can have the money to you
in 48 hours.
That's 48 hours too long.
I have other offers from
the rich gringo next door.
That.
I wanna build
my dream house here.
He's already got a house.
[woman 3] But not enough parking
for his parties.
They are incredible.
He's, um, I'll throw in incred--
I'll throw better parties
than he will,
and I'll invite you
to my parties.
Please, please just throw me
a bone.
I was robbed.
I'll give you 24 hours.
But you give me collateral.
[laughs]
This?
You-- you know that
this is worth way more
than my down payment, right?
[woman 3] I know.
Rolex buys you a day.
[sighs] All right, okay.
Sure.
All right.
[mid tempo R&B music]
[people chattering]
I was told I could be anything
that I wanted to be
Work hard
so you can make money
And fulfill your dreams
But if you look at the people
that are better than me
Trying to find a way
around this power scheme
What's it all mean,
what's it all mean
What's it all mean
What's it all mean,
what's it all mean
What's it all mean
Get up, go to work
Go to sleep, then repeat
[door creaking]
Oh, you're back.
[newsreader] Making
claims across the country
as Mexico's--
Why don't you make
some time for us to talk?
[Frank] About what?
Your 50th.
[Frank] I don't wanna
talk about my 50th.
Turning half a century
is a big deal.
[newsreader] Mexican cartel.
Mining operations in Mexico
have often been heavily--
We're gonna have a party.
[Frank] I don't wanna have
a party.
I-- honestly, I don't wanna
bring attention to it.
It's special, son.
I'm gonna go back to
the shop and do some work.
I love you. [kisses]
I'll see you later.
Nothing to do.
We're all caught up.
[newsreader] It's founder,
who remains anonymous--
It's just something special
-that I'm working on, all right?
-What?
[newsreader] Corporacin
de Oro is one of the companies--
[sighs]
Nothing.
Why are you being secretive?
Stop worrying about it.
The only times you are,
it's bad.
Would you stop it?
Everything's fine.
I love you. Go to sleep.
[man 3] Yeah, yeah, yeah.
[newsreader] .is a testament
to human ingenuity,
the endless valuable resources
and the complex realities
of operating in today's world.
Breaking news.
We take you to San Diego,
California.
[upbeat music]
[]
[car door clicks]
Hey, how's the best
flyer designer in town?
That's a pretty low bar.
Still, you're pretty good,
but maybe a little
sloppy on this last job.
What do you mean?
Something got mixed in
with my order.
It's a joke.
[woman 1] Looks pretty real
to me.
It's a prank that I
play on my poker buddies.
Could've fooled me.
Well, you said I was good.
Maybe too good.
Never too good.
[car door bangs]
[Frank] Oh boy.
[chuckles]
[car door clicks]
-[car door bangs]
-[man laughing]
I know, right?
She may look like a beater
to you,
but she's a Beemer to me.
You realize this isn't a Beemer,
right?
That driver's side door
sticks sometime, man.
[Frank] There's not even
a handle on it.
[man 5] Just open it from the
inside.
It's all good.
Oh, my God.
[man 5] You can get in
from that side.
Oh, what's that smell?
Chili?
-[laughing]
-[car door bangs]
[car engine whirring]
[man 5] Peace!
[sighs]
[upbeat music]
[]
Rolex, please.
Thank you very much.
Muah.
[Frank laughs]
[sign thudding]
[Frank] Yes.
[wood thuds]
-[slow tempo guitar music]
-[insects chirping]
-[car engine roaring]
-[rap music]
[muffled rapping]
[cheering]
[ominous music]
[dial tone, phone key clicks]
[man 6] Hector.
We got crashers.
[insects chirping in background]
[gun clicks]
[gunshot]
[tense ominous music]
[upbeat music]
[rap music]
Somebody please tell me
What I gotta do to make
a comeback
Got money on my mind
almost every single day
My pops is on my case
from sundown to sun up
But I'm not trying to hear
nothing his ass got to say
I hop in the whip and then I
put the key in the ignition
I'm headed to the place to
make my dreams come true
Got hustle in my blood,
veins pumping ambition
Just give me the loop
and execute is all I gotta do
Yeah, right
But it's not that simple
to execute a dream
To formulate a money scheme
I gotta build a team
And I got trust issues
So anybody won't do
I need a loyal crew
A few or only two
And then we could all
put the plan in effect
Show my pops I'm the man
[Frank] Hey neighbor,
how are you?
Some kids are leaving trash
on my lot.
So I just figured I
would bring it over here.
[trash rattling]
[Frank] I'll toss some of that
over the gate for you
so you know that it's there.
[car alarm honking]
Stepped on dope
Just emotion drills
[Frank] Thank you.
East side skills prevent
life deals
Where the warehouse man
For the doing the same
shit they did
It's still a number
-[bell tinkles]
-[Frank] Hey.
[man 3] One second.
Wow, oh, man.
Look at that, huh?
Isn't that something?
[clears throat]
Pop, I said no.
Why can't we celebrate?
Making it to 50 is a blessing.
[Frank] Not in my eyes,
it's not.
Go clean your eyes then.
I'm way behind where
I should be at this age.
Says who?
Your mom would have killed
to live to 50.
Pops, we just talked about this.
I don't-- I don't wanna
bring attention to this.
It's my birthday.
I intend to celebrate
with or without you.
You're my only kid.
So this-- this is a special day
to me.
Listen to me.
The day I became a father.
All right, you're gonna
have a great time doing that.
[Pops] And I'm inviting
our friends and best clients.
I want everyone to celebrate
and.
And hear my big news.
What big news?
I'm retiring.
You're retiring?
I never thought that
you would stop working.
Hey, it's time.
My eyes are shot.
My-- my circulation's bad.
I need to rest.
Which brings me to the topic
of your gift.
No, you don't have to give me
a gift.
You've-- you've done enough.
I'm gifting you the shop,
free and clear.
Hell no.
No, no thanks.
[Pops] I thought you'd be happy.
No more old man--
-I need a bigger change.
-Looking over your shoulder.
I need a bigger change.
Yes, you're gonna get
a big change.
-No.
-Big change.
Listen to me, listen.
That's what I'm thinking too.
-A big change.
-I need a ground-up change.
I need a ground-up change.
I need something
completely different.
Do what you want with the shop.
-No, no.
-You paint the walls with it--
Don't be a putz, Frank.
[brooding music]
[Pops] Frank.
[Frank] Do us both a favor.
Sell the store.
I bought this for our family.
Please just sell
the fucking shop!
I told you I have other plans.
Plans, plans, plans.
What plans?
Why can't you tell me?
Consider my offer, okay?
Free reign.
You can expand and--
-No.
-And make this place your own.
No.
Look, do more designing.
Do more designing
and less Xerox.
Nobody fucking says
Xerox anymore, Dad.
Do you wanna do what I want
for my birthday?
Sell the fucking store!
All right? Retire, relax!
That's what I want!
I thought this would
make you happy.
-That's why!
-[bell tinkles]
[door creaks]
Can I help you?
Ah, we're here to see him.
You can talk to him.
We came to see you.
[Pops] Anything you need,
you ask me.
He wants out of the business.
Oh, but he's so good at it.
Let's talk outside.
What's this about, huh?
What's this about, huh?
I'm impressed
with your son's handiwork.
So is my girlfriend.
-[Frank] You won't fuck in here.
-Stay here.
-[Pops] Girlfriend, huh?
-[bell tinkles]
[Frank and man arguing]
[Pops] You sure know how to
pick 'em, honey.
[man 1] Okay, okay.
[Frank] Stay out
of my fucking store
and stay out of my life.
-[[man 1] Don't make me do it.
[Frank] Don't--
Don't make me do it, Frank.
Are you fucking
threatening me?
[man 1] Don't make me do it,
Frank.
I got your balls in my hands.
Don't make me squeeze.
[car door clicks]
[car door bangs]
[man 1] See you soon, buddy.
[upbeat music]
[car engine revs]
[]
[car horns honking]
[Frank] Hey, sorry I'm late.
I got held up at the border.
18-wheeler.
I had to be somewhere
an hour ago.
[Frank] Again, I'm sorry.
I, um, I just have one more
errand to run.
I have to go exchange money.
I only have US bills.
That's fine.
Why don't you let me
just change 'em?
I'd feel better.
And I'd feel better
if you pay me now
so I can get on with my day.
[car door bangs]
[Frank] You know what, I've got
a-- I've got a Rolex in here.
You can use this collateral.
[contractor] Hey look,
I'm not a pawn shop.
[Frank] Fuck.
Um, so let me-- let me
just go change this
and I'll be right back.
[contractor] No, don't worry,
I got it.
Fuck.
[upbeat music]
[phone ringing]
Pops, what's going on?
Hey, you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
That guy from the other day
is here.
Says you owe him a favor
or something.
I don't owe him shit.
Put him on the phone.
Dude, what the fuck
is your problem?
No problem.
Once you do my special order.
Lady said it's a gag you play
on your drunk poker buddies.
Make it look real.
Bet the Feds would agree.
Unless you make some for me.
Punk.
[ringing tone]
[sultry music]
[phone buzzing]
Uh, no, nothing.
All right, hold this.
Yeah.
What's up?
Yeah, yeah, I'll make--
yeah, I'll make sure
I check on it.
Absolutely.
Yeah.
What?
No man.
No, it's good.
Yeah, the Beemer's
fine, bro.
The Beem-- the Beemer's fine.
And you make sure you take
care of my baby too, all right?
All right?
You avoid them potholes.
[machine whirring]
[tires squeak]
[machine whirring]
[car door bangs]
You know I ran that punk off
and all, man.
-[Frank] Thank you.
-[man 5] Yeah.
Did you eat
in my fucking car?
What you worried about
a couple Cheetos, man?
You ate in my car.
-Frank. I don't eat in my car.
-Is that tape?
You know that nobody eats
in the car.
Is that tape?
-Don't even s--
-Is that tape?
-Don't even start with your car.
-Where's my grill?
[slow tempo R&B music]
[]
When I had you to myself
I didn't want you around
I'm so sorry, baby
I'ma turn things around
Choose to love you
Like a mother loves her baby
Like music is good
for the soul
You can, yeah
Lean on me when you need me
I got so much love to give
Love to give
[bell tinkles]
[woman 1] Hello?
You open?
I got so much love to give
No, we are not.
My boyfriend's sent me here
to persuade you.
Mm, well that's not
gonna happen.
He might pay you real money
for the fake
if you make enough of it.
Think about.
Axel's like a dog with a bone.
He'll never let go of this.
It's not my problem.
[woman 1] Here.
Take my number in case
you need help managing him.
Or stop by for a drink.
We both work at his bar, Atlas.
[fast tempo country music]
[bell tinkles]
[car door bangs]
[indistinct background chatter]
[woman 1] Well, if it isn't
our local Rembrandt.
[Axel] There he is.
Man of the honor.
So we have a deal?
Can I get a couple drinks
on the house?
What is that--
what is that whiskey
up there in the glass bottle?
-Yeah.
-Ooh, I want that.
[stools scraping]
[glass clunks]
[whiskey splashing]
It's good.
[glass clunks]
Oh, one more.
That's $1,000 a bottle.
[Frank] One more.
Give him another drink, Axel.
[whiskey splashing]
[bottle clunks]
[slurps]
If I make you money,
you follow my conditions.
Don't spend it in the States.
Where the fuck else
am I gonna spend it?
Mexico.
Why?
More bang for your buck.
Less US heat.
Americans get killed there.
If you don't have balls
to play, don't play.
[Frank] Listen to me,
don't be rash.
Stake out a place first.
Never trade dollars
in a major airport or a bank.
Avoid large hotels too.
Pick places
way off the main drags,
like a shit hole cambio stand,
a counter at a tire store.
The rougher the spot,
the better.
Pick a place where
they count it by hand.
That shit won't fly by anyone
with a brain bigger than yours.
I'm talking the kind of place
where they don't even
know about money makers.
You get caught, you run.
You don't stand there
looking like asshole.
If you have to think
about it, it's too late.
[upbeat music]
Sentencing for possession of
counterfeit money in Mexico
it's 12 years minimum.
Good luck finding a lawyer
that speaks your language.
If you're stupid, you'll die.
Don't be stupid.
Okay.
Okay, I'm in.
Let's fucking do this.
Oh, there's no-- there's no us.
I-- I fly solo.
I like to stay under
the radar, you know?
Bye, Frank.
Yeah, great chat.
Well, he's a fucking prick.
Ugh, bro, it is
old days kind of trouble.
Frank, I thought
you'd given that shit up.
[sighs] I did.
Then I just got stupid.
Couldn't face
my 50-year-old copy boy future.
Well, just tell
that asshole no, man.
What can he do?
He could rat me out.
For what?
I mean, you made it,
you didn't spend it.
I didn't spend it on US soil.
Man.
I know.
I'm facing at least 20 years
in prison for just making it.
Oh dude, I wish you
had come to me first.
Yeah, I wish I would've also.
[upbeat funky music]
Living in America,
honestly, it's miracle
That many of us
haven't given up
Politicians
never following up
On their promise
that they don't give a fuck
'Cause money is only God
they trust
They don't care,
they don't care
Never cared about us
That's why they never
give us what we want
Or what we need
But they tell us
what we wanna hear
[Axel] So many opportunities,
babe.
And I can see
Axel Resort and Spa.
Axel Sports Bar and Grill.
We're gonna own
this whole fucking town
when we're done, baby.
This is Axel's town now, baby!
This is Axel's town, baby.
[woman 1] It's beautiful,
and surprisingly clean.
[Axel] You think I'd
bring you to a shit hole?
[woman 1] Yeah, you have before.
[Axel] Come on.
Yay, yay, yay!
Axel's here, baby!
The king is here!
[upbeat funky music]
[car whooshing]
[]
[motorbikes revving]
Hi.
[woman 4] Papers.
-[Frank sighs]
-[glovebox cover clunks]
Was I speeding?
[Frank] Ow. Ow.
[ominous music]
[Frank panting]
[drink splashing]
-[Frank groans]
-[receding footfalls]
[ominous music]
[Frank groaning]
[man 6] Have a seat.
[puffs]
Who are you?
Where am I?
[man 6] You brought
trouble to the neighborhood,
that brings trouble to me.
[Frank] You bring trouble
to you.
[man 6] Allow me to offer
some neighborly advice.
[Frank] Neighborly?
You are a shitty neighbor.
[Pops] Frank.
[thwack]
[high pitched tone]
[Frank] I honestly would've
preferred, like, a pie
or a quiche or something.
What's your advice?
[man 6] Go home.
I am home.
This is my home.
As soon as they're done
building it.
[man 6] A house
built on sand cannot stand.
[laughs]
Well, that's ironic.
Bible verse
from a devil worshiper.
[man 6] Do you ever notice
how old clichs
seem relevant and often spot on?
Especially in your case?
I-- I don't know you.
You don't know me.
[man 6] I know your kind.
American, impetuous.
Tried to play king
in the lawless land.
You think you're smarter
than everyone
in the untamed world, don't you?
[Frank] What the fuck is that?
Is that real?
[man 6] Everything here is real.
That was a welcome gift
from the cartel.
[sighs]
So you're cartel?
[El Diablo] Oh, Frank,
a gentleman does not ask
such questions of his host.
Oh, Jesus.
Yeah, well, a host
doesn't normally
drug and kidnap their guest.
[man 6] I'm trying to
prevent you from ending up
in one of those boxes.
I'm not gonna end up in
one of those boxes. I don't--
[man 6] You pay your
contractor in fake cash, Frank!
[contractor] Pay me now.
What? No.
[man 6] Don't deny it.
[ominous music]
[Frank] So is he connected?
[man 6] His family
is a very unpleasant group.
And thanks to you,
he is in jail.
Who the fuck are you?
Why-- why can't we just talk
man to man?
[man 6] Never show
or tell a person
more than he needs to know.
I will pay the chief of police
and your contractor
with real money.
In exchange you give me
the deed to your lot.
What do you mean give it to you?
[man 6] We're for
paying off your debt, Frank.
[sighs]
How do I even know
that I could trust you?
[man 6] You can
trust that I'm the only one
standing between you
and retribution.
-[yells]
-[thwack]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[medium tempo festive music]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[high-pitched tone]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[insect chittering]
[gasps]
[groans]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[groaning]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[groaning]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[sighs, groans]
[Frank groaning]
[lyrics in Spanish]
What are you guys doing
on my property?
[woman 5] We're just
chilling until party time.
[man 7] Wanna hit?
Who's having a party?
The devil next door?
[woman 5] God or Devil.
[lyrics in Spanish]
[groans]
[woman 5] It depends
on who you ask really.
[man 7] Some say he found
pirate's booty.
Got himself paranoid.
[lyrics in Spanish]
He's got executioner's cannons,
torture devices of every kind.
-[Frank groans]
-Plus an open bar.
[Frank] That is amazing.
Um, can you guys go loiter
over on his property?
I don't want any of this crap
over here.
[lyrics in Spanish]
[Frank groans]
[Frank] Can you clean up
this shit too, please?
-[indistinct background chatter]
-[mid tempo accordion music]
[munching]
[police radio chatter
in Spanish]
[cop 2] May I sit?
Nope.
Just lost my appetite.
[cop 2] May I sit?
So are you here for fun?
Excuse me.
-I have to use the restroom.
-Wait until we order.
Um, I can't wait.
[Axel] Babe!
[doors clanging]
[elevator dinging]
[doors clanging]
-Hi.
-Hi.
Which floor?
Uh, fifth.
What, you gonna--
you gonna knock me out again?
I'm here to pick up the deed.
I said no.
-[knife swishing]
-[body thuds]
You better rethink that
fucking decision while you can.
[elevator dings]
[Frank] I don't know
why you're following me.
It's not like I have the deed
in here.
[woman 4] Sure.
Nice.
[knife clicking]
-[thwack]
-[body thuds]
[laughs]
My boss is doing you
a fucking favor.
-Don't make this hard.
-This is surprisingly sexy.
-[thud]
-[woman grunting]
-[knife clanging]
-[woman grunting]
-[thwack]
-[gun clattering]
[woman and Frank grunting]
-[woman yells]
-[fist thumping]
-[body thuds]
-[both grunting]
[fist thumping]
[glass shattering]
-[both grunting]
-[thud]
[fast tempo suspense music]
-[door clicks]
-[woman grunts]
[woman 4] You can't run, Frank!
Diablo gets what he wants!
[pants]
[door clicks]
-[tires screech]
-[car door clicks]
-[car door bangs]
-[tires screech]
[woman 1] We gotta get
out of town.
Where's your guy?
He decided to stay
and poke around.
[Frank] Stupid idea.
Yeah, well, he thinks
he can outsmart everyone.
Yeah, so did I.
You know that this is
all your fault, right?
[woman 1] How is this my fault?
You're the one
printing funny money.
You're the one that
showed the funny money
to your boyfriend.
I didn't show him anything.
I need a second.
I-- I-- I need to think.
Just stop somewhere.
[car engine whirring]
[upbeat salsa music]
[door clicks]
[insect buzzing]
[door bangs]
I'm gonna take a nap.
You can take the couch.
Or ask front desk for a cot.
[phone ringing]
Oh. Ugh.
[Frank] Hey, I got tied up.
I'm so sorry.
Look, whatever y--
whatever you need,
you-- you get it, okay?
You just keep building.
I'll catch up with you soon.
Okay.
What?
They're fucking punks.
Just-- just tell 'em to leave.
There's 30 or 40 of 'em, okay.
Shit.
Okay, all right.
Okay.
[Frank sighs]
You okay?
Yeah.
My luck just goes
from bad to worse.
Fuck a nap, I need a drink.
[medium tempo drum music]
-[door creaks and bangs]
-[gentle romantic music]
[]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
Usually unafraid
I don't make big mistakes
You're so good to me
and I'm nervous
I shouldn't have questions
about it
I just wanna take my time
with love
So if you fall back,
just be honest
I don't wanna lose you,
I promise
Know that I might be
asking much
Tell me would you wait here
Wait here
Wait here for me
Tell me would you wait here
Wait here
Wait here for me
[traffic whooshing
and honking in background]
I need to use the ladies' room.
[sighs]
Fine.
[chuckles]
[woman and Frank chuckle]
[bed creaks]
[grunts]
[sighs]
[door clicks]
[snores]
[bang]
[thump]
[switch clicks]
[traffic whooshing
and honking in background]
[slow tempo acoustic
guitar music]
[cat meows]
[Frank] Are you sure
that you still wanna do this?
It's not too late
to change your mind.
I'll just pretend I'm a heroine
in a James Bond film.
Just drop the deed off and
get the hell outta there, okay?
Don't worry, I won't stick
around for a ritual sacrifice.
[seatbelt buckle clicks]
[car engine whirs]
[car door clicks]
[car door bangs]
[paper rustling]
He wants me to tell you thanks.
[car door clicks]
[car door bangs]
[car engine whirs]
[ominous music]
[chuckles]
[door clicks]
[woman 1] Hey, what's up?
Picked up some
pretty cool souvenirs.
I prefer mine polished.
In a delicate lace necklace,
with a matching bracelet.
Or crown.
The guys selling these were
dirt poor, filthy in rags,
but their pockets sparkle
with gold.
You can buy anything
in this town, Mel.
[gentle guitar music]
[birds chirping in background]
[Mel] Don't you feel bad?
[Axel] About what?
[Mel] Encouraging them.
[thud]
[Mel] They're stealing
from the mine.
[zap]
[Axel] The rich have
more than they need.
The miners are getting a leg up
the only way they can.
If they don't skim their share,
the cartels will.
So, no, I don't feel bad.
[Mel] You paid them
in fake cash.
They don't know the difference.
Weren't you wearing
that yesterday?
[man 5] Uh, I thought you said
this was a one-time thing.
It's the last time.
[brooding music]
[sighs] Should I get a rental?
No, you shouldn't go, man.
Fucking, you're playing
with fire.
You're making me nervous.
Ah, fuck, see?
Just put toilet paper on it.
It'll be fine.
[man 5] Yeah, whatever.
[brooding music]
[newsreader] Tonight, we
continue our developing story
of Mondo "Chomp" Hill,
a convicted trafficker
and drug smuggler
has reportedly fled across
the border to Mexico
according to eyewitnesses.
Authorities are working
tirelessly to apprehend him.
-Hey.
-[newsreader] And are urging
anyone with information
to come forward.
This news comes after.
What you doing?
[Pops] I was resting
until you barged in.
No, I mean, I saw-- I saw
the, uh, the sign.
Sign.
You're really--
You're really gonna sell
the place?
[Pops scoffs]
Come on.
It was your idea.
It was rash.
Maybe you should take
a little time, you know?
Think of some
other possible options.
Maybe you bring somebody in
to-- to run the place.
No.
It's time.
You have other interests.
No point in hanging on to it.
Go on.
Go ahead, celebrate.
Go on.
[newsreader] .tourists are
advised to exercise caution
and be aware
of your surroundings.
Violent crimes,
including carjacking, homicide,
kidnapping and robbery
is widespread
and common in Mexico.
The US Embassy has
issued a travel advisory
urging US citizens to
maintain a high level
of situational awareness.
We will keep you updated
with the latest developments.
Stay safe.
And if you have any information
regarding Lamondo "Chomp" Hill,
please contact
your local authorities.
That's all
for tonight's segment.
Stay tuned for more news
after the--
[medium tempo R&B drum music]
[indistinct background chatter]
[slurps]
Here's some shots
for you guys.
-Thank you.
-You are so beautiful.
Let's leave.
It isn't worth the risk.
Fine.
Have some fun.
We'll get some more gold
and we'll get out.
I promise.
Do you know those guys?
Maybe my new associates.
[cop 3] Manny don't have
good people skills
or I'd invite him over.
How much can you get?
Wow, no ice breaker.
I'm waiting.
[cop 3] I can get handfuls
here and there.
You gotta higher up
the chain for real volume.
I don't know
if I should do that.
Just get me connected up.
Are you in trouble,
into drugs?
I'm into making a deal.
Trouble is relative.
[glass clunks]
I'll make the introduction,
but it'll cost you,
and I can promise you
El Jefe will play.
Oh, he'll play.
Yeah, once he knows I have
an endless cash stream.
How's that?
Not your business.
Won't matter.
He needs to assess
the kind of man you are.
Comprende?
[mid tempo R&B drum music]
Hi.
Would you like a dance?
You look a little lonely.
Yeah.
[]
[bottle clunks]
[Axel] Hola, guapa.
[grunts]
[hand slaps]
I need Frank to make more money.
[Mel] Is that your idea
of foreplay?
[Axel] Seriously.
That's a bad idea for everyone.
-[Axel] Why?
-'Cause we're in over our head.
[Axel] Nah, it's like taking
candy from babies.
Locals are starving.
They'd sell their own kid
for a dollar.
So then why press your
luck with the higher ups?
I need more money, and fast.
[Mel] Forget about the gold.
I was just playing.
I don't want it.
It's not for you.
Partly.
Save your job.
The bar's in trouble.
[Mel] What kind of trouble?
I bought
an illegal liquor license.
Why?
Because it cost a quarter
of the real thing
and I got in
a fifth of the time.
Fuck.
Axel.
[Axel] I knew I'd eventually
get busted.
I thought I'd have made
the money by then
to pay for a real one.
But now I'd just been
stretching it out,
playing dumb,
blaming the original owner.
But now I gotta pony up
the fines
and pay the large amount
to get a real license.
What is that?
Mexico has some of
the finest hidden wineries
in the world.
So how about we sip
on some rare blends
and figure out a better
solution to your problems?
Babe, this opportunity
fell in our lap, all right?
We made it all the way here.
We're not turning back now.
Come on.
It's gonna be romantic.
As soon as I do enough business
to cover my ass,
we'll celebrate.
[brooding music]
Well, I'm going to the winery
with or without you?
[Axel] No.
You're gonna call Frank
and you're gonna tell
him to make 200K more.
You call Frank.
I know he likes you.
Take him out, get him drunk
and convince him.
I want nothing to do
with any of this anymore.
[Axel] Come on.
I know you like him
a little too.
You guys spent some
alone time together.
So?
Did you fuck him?
I wish.
He's a gentleman and cares
about my wellbeing.
I wish you did.
[sighs]
[Frank] Okay, I'm in.
Let's fucking do this.
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Frank] I make you money,
you follow my conditions.
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Axel] Make it look real.
Bet the Feds would agree.
[Axel's voice echoing]
Unless you make some for me.
[Axel's voice echoing]
[Axel] Don't make me do it,
Frank.
[Pops] Don't be a putts,
Frank.
[Pops' voice echoing]
[Pops] Please, son,
listen to me, listen to me.
[kid shrieks]
[Pops] Consider my offer, huh?
Free reign.
You can expand
and make this place your own.
You're too fast.
-[kid chuckles]
-[static crackling]
[Pops] Look do more designing.
Do more designing
and less Xerox.
[Frank] Nobody fucking says
Xerox anymore, Dad.
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Frank] You wanna do what
I want for my birthday?
Sell the fucking store!
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Pops] Go ahead.
Go on.
Go ahead, celebrate.
-[Pops' voice echoing]
-[static zapping]
[Diablo] You pay your
contractor in fake cash, Frank.
[Diablo's voice echoing]
[Frank] Then I just got stupid.
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Frank] Couldn't face my
50-year-old copy boy future.
[Pops] I thought this
would make you happy.
[Pops' voice echoing]
[suspenseful music]
[static crackling]
-[ominous music]
-[table thudding]
[printer thudding]
[shelf thudding]
[paper fluttering,
foot thudding]
[Frank panting]
[somber music]
[Pops] Your mom would have
killed to live to 50.
[somber music]
Your mother has to leave us,
Frank.
She loves you so much.
I love you, boy.
[static]
[Pops' voice echoing]
[Pops] I'll be with you.
[Franks sobs]
[Pops] We'll get through this
together.
[Pops' voice echoing]
[birds chirping in background]
[water splashing]
[gentle music]
[cop 2] May I sit?
[cup clinks]
Your Spanish must be
pretty good.
You don't need an English menu.
I have a funny feeling
about you.
Listening to me?
How much?
What do you mean?
Well, I wouldn't presume
that you would just go away
without an incentive.
[cop 2] Incentive?
-Hmm.
-[cop 2 scoffs]
You mean bribery?
That's a serious offense
you make.
Maybe not to other cops,
but to me it is.
But yes, we-- we do need
the money,
but not the.
the tourist problems.
I don't know you, but I know
your men profit off us.
And I know they would hate
to see us go.
Now you wouldn't mind leaving?
[slurps]
Leaving.
I'm leaving.
[hand tapping]
[chair scrapes]
[receding footfalls]
[ominous music]
Hello again, fellas.
[cop 3] Hey, whoa, whoa,
whoa, whoa.
-Yo.
-Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
-[body thuds]
-[handcuffs clinking]
[car engine roaring]
[Axel panting]
[car whooshes]
[suspense music]
[El Jefe] See something
you like?
Maybe.
[El Jefe] You asked
for a meeting.
You gonna hide
in the fucking shadows
or we gonna do business?
[El Jefe] The merchandise
is all you need to see.
Pure oro, the earth's
illustrious treasure.
Looks like shit.
Should be cheap.
[El Jefe] You know nothing
about oro.
Raw is the most precious form
at the most premium price.
[El Jefe speaks Spanish]
Wait, how much you selling?
[El Jefe] As much as you see.
I got 20,000.
[El Jefe laughs]
[El Jefe] That buys you
a drive back to town and a taco.
Okay, wait, wait.
[Axel] I can get more.
How much is it worth?
[El Jefe] Two million.
Can you get that?
-I can get more.
-[El Jefe] When?
I don't know. Soon.
[El Jefe] Get him out of here.
[speaks Spanish]
[car door clicks]
[speaks Spanish]
[car doors bang]
[cop and Manny conversing
in Spanish]
[car door clicks]
[speaks Spanish]
[thwack]
-[Manny speaks Spanish]
-[Manny's voice echoing]
-[knocking on door]
-[man 8] Wake up, cabrn.
[upbeat music]
[man 9] Welcome to Mexico, puto.
Who took all your clothes,
homie?
What else you got?
What else do you got?
[Axel] Don't shoot, don't shoot!
I got money, I got money.
-[fist thuds]
-[gun clatters]
Get in the fucking car!
Get in the car!
-[door bangs]
-I told you not to fuck with me!
[door creaks]
[people gasping]
What the hell happened to you?
Jesus!
Where'd you get that?
[Axel] These four huge
cartel thugs tried to kidnap me.
So I whooped their asses
and took their gun.
I told you, baby,
I'm king of this world!
Axel, guns are not legal here.
If you get caught,
you can end up in prison.
-I already been to juvie!
-[Mel] I haven't!
Do you want me to end up
in a Mexican jail?
You're gonna be fine.
You're a sweet talker.
You can get yourself out of it.
But I need backup.
These assholes don't play.
-But if they try me again, bang!
-[gunshot]
[ominous music]
[]
Oh, shit!
[grunts]
[Axel] Hey, here.
Here, you gotta go.
You gotta get outta here.
Go, just get help.
Get out of here now.
Go.
[police radio chatter]
[Mel panting]
[traffic whooshing]
[Mel panting]
[Mel] Pick up, pick up.
-[Mel panting]
-[ringing tone]
[Mel] Pick up.
What the--
Pick up.
[Frank] Hey.
[Mel] Frank, I've been shot.
[Frank] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
-What?
-[Mel] I'm just--
[Frank] What do you mean?
What do you mean you were shot?
Where, where?
Who, who, who did it?
[Mel] I'm almost at the border.
[Frank] Melody,
I'm gonna come to you.
I'm gonna come to you, okay?
Mel, Melody?
Melody?
[Melody] It's bad.
[Frank] Melody!
-[tires screeching, horn honkS]
-[loud thud]
[Melody panting]
[turn signal clicking]
[brooding music]
[horse whinnying]
[traffic whooshing]
[horse nickering]
[steam hissing]
[traffic whooshing]
[dramatic music]
[static crackling]
[plane whooshing]
[static whirring]
-[static zipping]
-[zipper zipping]
Oh.
[dramatic music]
No, that's not her.
That's not her.
No, no.
-[sighs]
-[zipper zipping]
[tapping]
[siren wailing]
[car engine roaring]
[suspenseful music]
[siren wailing]
[car engine roaring]
[horn honking]
Okay.
Shit.
-[siren whoops]
-[car doors clicking]
[glovebox cover clunks]
[car door clicks]
[speaks Spanish]
Ceinto.
Calm down, calm down.
[speaks Spanish]
[Frank] English. Great.
A friend of mine was shot.
I-- I'm-- I'm sorry
that I was speeding,
but I really need to get to her,
uh, before something bad
happens, okay?
Good story, good story.
[speaks Spanish]
Not a story, not a sto--
No, it's true. Here.
Here, you, uh,
you guys can have--
You can have all of that.
That's all, that is all yours.
Just please let me
get back to her.
Make sure she's okay.
Si, si?
[speaks Spanish]
It is your lucky day, pendejo.
[speaks Spanish]
Assholes.
-[car doors banging]
-[car engine whirring]
[horn honking]
[car door bangs]
[man 10] If she was captured,
she must be off the radar.
But US surveillance cameras
and cell tracking
will find her last known
whereabouts and car.
Is there anything that
I can do to help?
[man 10] Keep in touch
and stay safe.
[indistinct background chatter]
[machine whirring]
[tool banging]
[blocks thudding]
[Diablo] Hello, Frank.
Oh, hey.
I see you wasted no time
in leveling my house.
[Diablo] I don't
have time to waste, Frank.
International bankers
arrive in a few days.
I need a proper parking,
not a ditched filled dump.
Why are you here?
I've got something you want.
You've got something I need.
[Diablo] You already
gave me what I wanted.
[Frank] Didn't give you
everything.
But first, a friend of mine
is badly injured and missing.
Think you got her on camera
when she was dropping off
my deed?
[Diablo] Um, yes.
I was hoping
with your warrior SWAT team
and Pentagon-level security,
you could find her.
[Diablo scoffs]
[Diablo] You give me
a lot of credit.
Well, people say you're
either God or the devil.
So I'll take my chances which.
[ominous music]
How many times do I have to--
I don't wanna see
his fucking balls, eh.
[speaks Spanish]
You let the girl get away,
but kept this piece
of shit, huh?
How else have you fucked up?
Nothing, Jefe, nothing.
Nada, nada.
If you can't trust
the people closest to you,
you're as good as dead.
Just like Caesar.
[chuckles]
You idiots
don't know who that is, huh?
How many?
-[gunshot]
-[cop 3] No!
[body thudding]
Why did you do that?
I invested in him.
[thud]
Like I invested in you.
Do you know, hmm, what they
gave me for Christmas?
[tapping]
[Axel groans]
Swamp tequila with a worm in it.
I brought them
to the big leagues
and they still had slum tastes.
Your friend knew he was guilty.
In death, he paid his debt.
I'm still missing my gold.
-No.
-No?
-We don't steal from you, Jefe.
-Hmm.
Hmm.
I too was once young
and ambitious like you.
[loud bang]
[hammer clunks]
[machete scrapes]
My greed
almost got me killed.
You are weaker.
I can get some gold back
from him.
[Axel] Not on me.
You took me from the hotel
with nothing!
Who stole it? Hmm.
Whose idea was it, eh?
[fist thumps]
[Axel groaning]
-[fist thuds]
-[Axel] Stop!
[Axel] Stop.
[Axel groans]
[Axel coughs]
[Axel] I got it
from street thugs.
Dirty miners, not these guys.
[Axel coughing]
I guide my men
to keep them out of trouble,
and he betrayed me!
[machete clanging]
Or whose idea it was to do so.
But since you were a team,
you're both responsible.
No, Jefe.
No.
When you serve El Jefe,
serve him with honor.
[gunshot]
[brooding music]
[machete clanging]
[body thuds]
[El Jefe groans]
[grunting]
A thief deserves no honor.
You stole from
your brother's gold.
Family betrayal is sin.
[El Jefe] I need doctor.
I need a doc.
I'll pay you.
[speaks Spanish]
[gunshot]
[El Jefe groans]
[body thuds]
[Axel panting]
Hold up, hold up, man.
There's no bad blood between us.
You came to me!
And you got greedy.
-[suspenseful music]
-[Axel groaning]
[motorcycle roaring]
[brooding dramatic music]
[dog barking]
[speaks Spanish]
[speaks Spanish]
[dog barking]
[speaks Spanish]
Gracias.
She was treated here.
That's the good news.
The bad news is
someone pick her up.
Who?
Axel?
They wouldn't say,
but he was an American.
Let's go.
[motorcycle roaring]
[whoosh]
[motorcycle roaring]
[keyboard keys clicking]
[Diablo] Zoom in.
Who's the driver?
-[phone rings]
-[motorcycle roaring]
[swishing]
[Frank] Hello?
[ominous music]
Hello?
Anybody here?
[door creaking]
[suspenseful music]
[Hector]
You shouldn't be in here.
Sorry, I'm sorry.
Sorry, I got lost.
What?
I wasn't snooping,
I wasn't snooping.
I was not snooping I swear.
Yes, you were.
[Diablo]
I tried to help you, Frank.
No. Tried is past tense.
I don't like that.
No, no, no. Huh.
[Diablo] You compromised me.
I didn't compromise you.
I stumbled into the fucking
room on accident, okay?
I-- I don't know what I saw.
And I don't care what
you're doing with it.
I am not in any position
to judge anybody.
Trust me.
[El Diablo] Trust you?
[ominous music]
-Get off of me now!
-Let's go. Get up!
[grunts] Who are you?
[Lamondo] Shut up!
[Melody whimpering]
You keep moving.
Bitch, shut up.
Stop, please.
Listen to me.
-Stay in here.
-Listen to me!
-[body thuds]
-[groans]
[chains clinking]
[Melody] Please, I'm not--
I'm not a part of this.
Part of what?
[Frank] You just continue
to help Melody, okay?
You can do whatever the fuck
it is you wanna do to me,
but just
don't take it out on her.
[Diablo]
Do you have any children?
What do you mean?
I asked,
"Do you have children?"
No.
Good.
Then you will never know
the shame and disappointed
you bring to them.
I know all about
bringing shame and.
You're American?
I am.
[fire crackling]
Well, you don't look
like a devil at all.
Not the one in your imagination.
[drawer clunks]
Mm-mm. I-- I.
I-- I-- I don't-- I-- honestly,
I don't care.
-I don't care what--
-[lighter clicks]
[flame hissing]
[lighter clicks]
That so wasn't funny.
Boss, Iza got a tip
from a former employee.
Could be cartel related.
I don't recognize the guy.
Maybe your brother's doing.
Should I tell him to move on it?
We need more information.
We wait, it could turn
into more problems.
Especially with your brother.
[Diablo] I'll take care of it.
Frank.
[brooding music]
Please help her.
I love her. I wanna-- I wanna--
I wanna save-- save her.
[gentle piano music]
I wanna save her.
Frank, Frank, Frank.
-[ominous music]
-[chain rattling]
[door scrapes]
So you're the buyer.
But clearly an amateur.
Who's behind you?
-Who's your runman?
-What?
Your boss.
-The one you work for.
-I work for myself.
[Axel chuckling]
How do you have all this money?
I don't.
I'm in the hole.
I wanna go home.
[metal clanging]
What do you want from us?
Money and names.
We don't have either.
Oh, it's a shame for you.
-[thwack]
-[body thuds]
[cop 3] We're a few men
short now.
I need help rallying
support as the new jefe.
[scoffs] Bullshit, man.
You hear over the radio
about an incident,
shot fired, man down.
That was you.
Nah, man.
What?
Be ready.
Oh yeah.
I'm more ready.
Nah, you're too loud.
Man, you-- you
fucking killing me, man.
-[loud bang in background]
-[shushes]
What?
Where you followed here?
No.
But if they know
you killed Jefe,
they may be coming
to take you out.
Nah.
And I also kidnapped
an American woman.
You mean I did.
My orders.
Now you stay here and patrol.
I will call for backup.
[suspenseful music]
[phone clicks]
[motorcycles whirring]
Well, well, good evening.
Interesting place for
you to be on patrol.
[Lamondo] And what do you care?
You left the force.
I care as a citizen
of this nation for you
to keep your nose clean.
Uh-huh.
Maybe I'll just
take a look around.
No, you won't.
Why not?
You have something to hide.
[Melody screams]
-[thwack]
-[body thuds]
[suspenseful music]
[Iza] Goat tacos
and cheap tobacco,
the stench gives you away,
Rafael.
This is none of your business.
That's where you're wrong.
Drop the gun and come out.
[Melody] Help.
[gunshots]
[gunshots]
Cages, now!
-[brooding music]
-[Rafael groaning]
-[foot thuds]
-[groaning]
You had so much promise.
[groaning]
Who are to you judge me?
You left forces
to be a vigilant for Mexi--
-[foot thuds]
-[Rafael screams]
You're not better than me.
[keys jingle]
[door creaks]
Keys!
Cover them!
[chains clinking]
[Axel] Whoa! Unlock-- hey!
Unlock me!
Hey!
[gunshots]
[Axel] Unlock me!
[whoosh]
[Iza] More crooked Federales
died than ever.
Nobody learns.
Looks like this is still up
for grabs.
Hey, we're gonna return
this stolen property
to the rightful owner.
[lid thuds]
Give her a ride.
Man, let's get the fuck
outta Mexico.
[Iza] I only have room
for one passenger.
We stick together.
It's been a bad idea
for a long time.
Going with her.
Babe!
[slow tempo acoustic
guitar music]
Is my brother okay?
[insects chirping in background]
Is there anything that
I can-- that I can do?
I mean, Melody is okay,
so I-- I owe you.
[Diablo] Oh, we're good.
[gentle brooding music]
I'm a haunted person
with a haunted past.
One of the biggest mines in
the country came up for sale.
[Frank] Wait a minute.
Are you trying to tell me
that the gold
that I found
is legitimately yours?
Yes.
Corporacin de Oro
is my operation.
Wow.
Seventh top yielder in Mexico.
Pure, patented,
literal goldmine.
The more money I made, the
more opportunities came to me.
The more trouble too.
And guilt.
[Frank] Guilt for what?
For doing well?
For making money off
poor country's resources.
The mine's treasures should
belong to the citizen.
But virtually everyone
in this country
belong to a foreigner.
So why not me too?
When miners steal
from me here and there,
I let it slide.
They deserve it.
Hell, they deserve more.
But then the cartels moved in
and asked for a cut.
I refused.
My associates started making
cartels deal, so I fired them.
I brought my family in
from the States.
So we needed more protection,
but I didn't wanna pay
the wrong people for it.
My brother wasn't so wise.
I wanna give you
a parting gift.
No, no, no, no.
You've given me plenty.
-I owe you.
-[Diablo] Relax.
It's just a piece of advice.
Have you heard of a quote?
"There is a sufficiency in
the world for man's need,
but there is not
for man's greed."
Gandhi. Yeah.
All the glitters in life
isn't gold, Frank.
[Frank] To Mister.
-[clink]
-Diablo.
Thompson.
Thompson.
That's my name.
[chuckles]
[brooding music]
[]
[horn honking]
[traffic whooshing]
[shredder whirring]
What the fuck are you doing?
What does it look like
I'm doing?
[gun clicks]
-[Axel] Give it to me.
-[Frank] No.
I don't-- I don't want any
of this shit.
We're fucking lucky we
got out of there alive.
-[gunshot]
-[screams]
I will fucking kill you!
Fuck!
[Axel] Give it to me!
Give it to me!
-[bang]
-[suspenseful music]
[gun clicks in background]
-[gunshot]
-[Axel screams]
[gun clicks]
Shit.
Don't move
or I'll shoot you again.
[upbeat R&B music]
[siren wailing in distance]
Ain't no way
I just got myself
In this situation right here
Money blownin'
with the windows down
About to waste some time
with my friends
He shot me in the leg!
Too invested
Too wrapped up in my shit
Grass ain't always green
[Axel] He literally shot me
in the fucking leg!
Goddammit.
Good time that you came for
Life of the party
Happy birthday, dear Frank
Happy birthday to you
Huh, get on, yeah.
Ah, all right.
Yeah.
Make a wish.
[Frank blows air]
[cheering]
-[clink]
-Yes.
Tell me nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
Ain't no way
I just got myself
In this situation right here
Real desperado
and I'm on the run
So dude,
you had enough action yet?
To the fifth gear
Life got a lot of lessons
Are you sure you don't
want to do one more run?
'Cause it seems like you do.
No, I don't.
And you should neither.
-[chuckles]
-I'll choke you, man.
Let's go.
Life of the party
when you see me now
Found my freedom
in this world
So I'ma the wheels for love
I'm a free spirit
without anywhere to go
I'm a free spirit
I'm always on the road
I travel around the world
end to end
I'd do it all again
No regrets
And they can't tell me
nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
[upbeat funky music]
Living in America
Honestly, it's a miracle
That many of us
haven't given up
Politicians never
following up
On their promise
'cause they don't give a fuck
'Cause money is
the only God they trust
They don't care,
they don't care
Never cared about us
That's why they never
give us what we want
Or what we need
But they tell us what
we wanna hear
So we'll believe
The promises they never keep
Make the rules
so they can break 'em
'Cause they only care
about who pays them
That's true justice
Just is, just us
We all know they don't
care about us
Just is, just us
We all know they don't
really give a fuck
Just is, just us
I'm gonna change
it up quick or else
It's gonna be just us
Whippin' that ass
'Cause we've had enough
Just is, just us
That's real justice, right
If that's the case, we
can do this the easy way
Or the hard way
Let take a ride in
a time machine
And take a gander
back at history
It's obvious we
haven't learned a thing
Not a single damn thing
Not a motherfucking thing
Every empire rises and falls
Yet everybody wants
to stay at the top
'Cause everyone still thinks
they can't be got
Well, guess what,
motherfucker
You're not
Always sending people
off to war
Without a cause
Get to cowardly to
be involved
In what they start
They would rather
even drop some bombs
To kill us off
and let children starve
They never cared
for us all along
That's true justice
Just is, just us
We all know they
don't care about us
Just is, just us
We all know they don't
really give a fuck
Just is, just us
I will take it
up quick or else
It's gonna be just us
Whippin' that ass
Now violence isn't
usually the answer
But what is the answer when
our survival is in question
I mean, America really showed
its ass during this pandemic
The rich getting richer
The poor becoming homeless
Crackers still
shooting up classes
Police still.
[cinematic intro music]
[train bell dinging
and horn honking]
[tires screech]
-[heart pounding]
-[brooding music]
[money fluttering]
-[ominous music]
-[whoosh]
-[bell tinkles, blood dropS]
-[woman gasps]
[man 1] Don't make me do it,
Frank.
-[man's voice echoing]
-[static hissing]
[woman 1] Axel is like a dog
with a bone.
[woman's voice echoing]
[man 2] You don't
have the balls to play.
[man's voice echoing]
-[woman 2] Push!
-[man 3] Frank.
-[man 4] [indistinct speech]
-[echoing voices overlapping]
[heart pounding]
[heart pounding continues]
[high-pitched tone]
[dramatic music]
[machine clicking]
[upbeat R&B music]
Ain't no way
I just got myself
In this situation right here
Money blowin'
with the windows down
About to waste some time
with my friends
Life took a new direction
Got too invested
Too wrapped up in my shit
Grass ain't always green
on this side
[man 3] Did you proof the flyers
before you printed them, Frank?
-[man 3] Huh?
-Of course I proofed the flyers.
A thorough proof,
not a Frank proof.
I'm outta here.
Huh?
Hold on, Speed Racer.
Your lady's coming by
any minute.
Would you please stop
calling her my lady?
She's not my lady.
I know you like her.
I'll leave her flyers
by the door.
Hmm?
I'll leave her flyers
by the door.
Why don't you give them
to her yourself?
Because I can't.
I've got some place to be
for business.
You are some place
for business with me.
I'd like to be someplace
that I wanna be.
Ain't no way
I just got myself
In this situation right here
Real desperado
and I'm on the run
I'ma push it
to the fifth gear
Life got a lot of lessons
I never stress it
'Cause that's the way
life is
Grass ain't always
green on this side
But sometimes
you gotta take that risk
Ain't a good time
what you came for
Life of the party
when you see me now
Found my freedom
in this world
So I'ma ride the wheels
for love
I'm a free spirit
Without anywhere to go
I'm a free spirit
I'm always on the road
I drive around the world
end to end
I'd do it all again
No regrets
And they can't tell me
nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
I'm a free spirit
Without anywhere to go
I'm a free spirit
I'm always on the road
I drive around the world
end to end
I'd do it all again
No regrets
And they can't tell me
nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
I'm a free spirit
Without anywhere to go
I'm a free spirit
I'm always on the road
I drive around the world
end to end
I'd do it all again
No regrets
And they can't tell me
nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
[announcer speaking Spanish]
-[upbeat salsa music]
-[cheering]
[upbeat trumpet music]
Gracias.
Mm-mm.
No.
[medium tempo guitar music]
[car door clicks]
[car door bangs]
-[car doors clicking]
-[siren wails in background]
No cambio today.
Every bank is closed.
It's Constitution Day.
[speaks Spanish]
Bad timing
For you.
Good time for us.
We're always open.
[speaks Spanish]
[body thuds]
[speaks Spanish]
[laughs]
Yeah.
In the future,
don't dress like a bullseye.
Gracias, hey.
Bullseye meant to be hit.
-[car doors banging]
-[car engine whirring]
[cop 1] Gracias, amigo.
[banana thudding]
[Frank] Thanks.
[car door clicks]
[woman 3] You have to pay today.
I told you I was robbed by cops.
It's not my problem.
[sighs]
I can have the money to you
in 48 hours.
That's 48 hours too long.
I have other offers from
the rich gringo next door.
That.
I wanna build
my dream house here.
He's already got a house.
[woman 3] But not enough parking
for his parties.
They are incredible.
He's, um, I'll throw in incred--
I'll throw better parties
than he will,
and I'll invite you
to my parties.
Please, please just throw me
a bone.
I was robbed.
I'll give you 24 hours.
But you give me collateral.
[laughs]
This?
You-- you know that
this is worth way more
than my down payment, right?
[woman 3] I know.
Rolex buys you a day.
[sighs] All right, okay.
Sure.
All right.
[mid tempo R&B music]
[people chattering]
I was told I could be anything
that I wanted to be
Work hard
so you can make money
And fulfill your dreams
But if you look at the people
that are better than me
Trying to find a way
around this power scheme
What's it all mean,
what's it all mean
What's it all mean
What's it all mean,
what's it all mean
What's it all mean
Get up, go to work
Go to sleep, then repeat
[door creaking]
Oh, you're back.
[newsreader] Making
claims across the country
as Mexico's--
Why don't you make
some time for us to talk?
[Frank] About what?
Your 50th.
[Frank] I don't wanna
talk about my 50th.
Turning half a century
is a big deal.
[newsreader] Mexican cartel.
Mining operations in Mexico
have often been heavily--
We're gonna have a party.
[Frank] I don't wanna have
a party.
I-- honestly, I don't wanna
bring attention to it.
It's special, son.
I'm gonna go back to
the shop and do some work.
I love you. [kisses]
I'll see you later.
Nothing to do.
We're all caught up.
[newsreader] It's founder,
who remains anonymous--
It's just something special
-that I'm working on, all right?
-What?
[newsreader] Corporacin
de Oro is one of the companies--
[sighs]
Nothing.
Why are you being secretive?
Stop worrying about it.
The only times you are,
it's bad.
Would you stop it?
Everything's fine.
I love you. Go to sleep.
[man 3] Yeah, yeah, yeah.
[newsreader] .is a testament
to human ingenuity,
the endless valuable resources
and the complex realities
of operating in today's world.
Breaking news.
We take you to San Diego,
California.
[upbeat music]
[]
[car door clicks]
Hey, how's the best
flyer designer in town?
That's a pretty low bar.
Still, you're pretty good,
but maybe a little
sloppy on this last job.
What do you mean?
Something got mixed in
with my order.
It's a joke.
[woman 1] Looks pretty real
to me.
It's a prank that I
play on my poker buddies.
Could've fooled me.
Well, you said I was good.
Maybe too good.
Never too good.
[car door bangs]
[Frank] Oh boy.
[chuckles]
[car door clicks]
-[car door bangs]
-[man laughing]
I know, right?
She may look like a beater
to you,
but she's a Beemer to me.
You realize this isn't a Beemer,
right?
That driver's side door
sticks sometime, man.
[Frank] There's not even
a handle on it.
[man 5] Just open it from the
inside.
It's all good.
Oh, my God.
[man 5] You can get in
from that side.
Oh, what's that smell?
Chili?
-[laughing]
-[car door bangs]
[car engine whirring]
[man 5] Peace!
[sighs]
[upbeat music]
[]
Rolex, please.
Thank you very much.
Muah.
[Frank laughs]
[sign thudding]
[Frank] Yes.
[wood thuds]
-[slow tempo guitar music]
-[insects chirping]
-[car engine roaring]
-[rap music]
[muffled rapping]
[cheering]
[ominous music]
[dial tone, phone key clicks]
[man 6] Hector.
We got crashers.
[insects chirping in background]
[gun clicks]
[gunshot]
[tense ominous music]
[upbeat music]
[rap music]
Somebody please tell me
What I gotta do to make
a comeback
Got money on my mind
almost every single day
My pops is on my case
from sundown to sun up
But I'm not trying to hear
nothing his ass got to say
I hop in the whip and then I
put the key in the ignition
I'm headed to the place to
make my dreams come true
Got hustle in my blood,
veins pumping ambition
Just give me the loop
and execute is all I gotta do
Yeah, right
But it's not that simple
to execute a dream
To formulate a money scheme
I gotta build a team
And I got trust issues
So anybody won't do
I need a loyal crew
A few or only two
And then we could all
put the plan in effect
Show my pops I'm the man
[Frank] Hey neighbor,
how are you?
Some kids are leaving trash
on my lot.
So I just figured I
would bring it over here.
[trash rattling]
[Frank] I'll toss some of that
over the gate for you
so you know that it's there.
[car alarm honking]
Stepped on dope
Just emotion drills
[Frank] Thank you.
East side skills prevent
life deals
Where the warehouse man
For the doing the same
shit they did
It's still a number
-[bell tinkles]
-[Frank] Hey.
[man 3] One second.
Wow, oh, man.
Look at that, huh?
Isn't that something?
[clears throat]
Pop, I said no.
Why can't we celebrate?
Making it to 50 is a blessing.
[Frank] Not in my eyes,
it's not.
Go clean your eyes then.
I'm way behind where
I should be at this age.
Says who?
Your mom would have killed
to live to 50.
Pops, we just talked about this.
I don't-- I don't wanna
bring attention to this.
It's my birthday.
I intend to celebrate
with or without you.
You're my only kid.
So this-- this is a special day
to me.
Listen to me.
The day I became a father.
All right, you're gonna
have a great time doing that.
[Pops] And I'm inviting
our friends and best clients.
I want everyone to celebrate
and.
And hear my big news.
What big news?
I'm retiring.
You're retiring?
I never thought that
you would stop working.
Hey, it's time.
My eyes are shot.
My-- my circulation's bad.
I need to rest.
Which brings me to the topic
of your gift.
No, you don't have to give me
a gift.
You've-- you've done enough.
I'm gifting you the shop,
free and clear.
Hell no.
No, no thanks.
[Pops] I thought you'd be happy.
No more old man--
-I need a bigger change.
-Looking over your shoulder.
I need a bigger change.
Yes, you're gonna get
a big change.
-No.
-Big change.
Listen to me, listen.
That's what I'm thinking too.
-A big change.
-I need a ground-up change.
I need a ground-up change.
I need something
completely different.
Do what you want with the shop.
-No, no.
-You paint the walls with it--
Don't be a putz, Frank.
[brooding music]
[Pops] Frank.
[Frank] Do us both a favor.
Sell the store.
I bought this for our family.
Please just sell
the fucking shop!
I told you I have other plans.
Plans, plans, plans.
What plans?
Why can't you tell me?
Consider my offer, okay?
Free reign.
You can expand and--
-No.
-And make this place your own.
No.
Look, do more designing.
Do more designing
and less Xerox.
Nobody fucking says
Xerox anymore, Dad.
Do you wanna do what I want
for my birthday?
Sell the fucking store!
All right? Retire, relax!
That's what I want!
I thought this would
make you happy.
-That's why!
-[bell tinkles]
[door creaks]
Can I help you?
Ah, we're here to see him.
You can talk to him.
We came to see you.
[Pops] Anything you need,
you ask me.
He wants out of the business.
Oh, but he's so good at it.
Let's talk outside.
What's this about, huh?
What's this about, huh?
I'm impressed
with your son's handiwork.
So is my girlfriend.
-[Frank] You won't fuck in here.
-Stay here.
-[Pops] Girlfriend, huh?
-[bell tinkles]
[Frank and man arguing]
[Pops] You sure know how to
pick 'em, honey.
[man 1] Okay, okay.
[Frank] Stay out
of my fucking store
and stay out of my life.
-[[man 1] Don't make me do it.
[Frank] Don't--
Don't make me do it, Frank.
Are you fucking
threatening me?
[man 1] Don't make me do it,
Frank.
I got your balls in my hands.
Don't make me squeeze.
[car door clicks]
[car door bangs]
[man 1] See you soon, buddy.
[upbeat music]
[car engine revs]
[]
[car horns honking]
[Frank] Hey, sorry I'm late.
I got held up at the border.
18-wheeler.
I had to be somewhere
an hour ago.
[Frank] Again, I'm sorry.
I, um, I just have one more
errand to run.
I have to go exchange money.
I only have US bills.
That's fine.
Why don't you let me
just change 'em?
I'd feel better.
And I'd feel better
if you pay me now
so I can get on with my day.
[car door bangs]
[Frank] You know what, I've got
a-- I've got a Rolex in here.
You can use this collateral.
[contractor] Hey look,
I'm not a pawn shop.
[Frank] Fuck.
Um, so let me-- let me
just go change this
and I'll be right back.
[contractor] No, don't worry,
I got it.
Fuck.
[upbeat music]
[phone ringing]
Pops, what's going on?
Hey, you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
That guy from the other day
is here.
Says you owe him a favor
or something.
I don't owe him shit.
Put him on the phone.
Dude, what the fuck
is your problem?
No problem.
Once you do my special order.
Lady said it's a gag you play
on your drunk poker buddies.
Make it look real.
Bet the Feds would agree.
Unless you make some for me.
Punk.
[ringing tone]
[sultry music]
[phone buzzing]
Uh, no, nothing.
All right, hold this.
Yeah.
What's up?
Yeah, yeah, I'll make--
yeah, I'll make sure
I check on it.
Absolutely.
Yeah.
What?
No man.
No, it's good.
Yeah, the Beemer's
fine, bro.
The Beem-- the Beemer's fine.
And you make sure you take
care of my baby too, all right?
All right?
You avoid them potholes.
[machine whirring]
[tires squeak]
[machine whirring]
[car door bangs]
You know I ran that punk off
and all, man.
-[Frank] Thank you.
-[man 5] Yeah.
Did you eat
in my fucking car?
What you worried about
a couple Cheetos, man?
You ate in my car.
-Frank. I don't eat in my car.
-Is that tape?
You know that nobody eats
in the car.
Is that tape?
-Don't even s--
-Is that tape?
-Don't even start with your car.
-Where's my grill?
[slow tempo R&B music]
[]
When I had you to myself
I didn't want you around
I'm so sorry, baby
I'ma turn things around
Choose to love you
Like a mother loves her baby
Like music is good
for the soul
You can, yeah
Lean on me when you need me
I got so much love to give
Love to give
[bell tinkles]
[woman 1] Hello?
You open?
I got so much love to give
No, we are not.
My boyfriend's sent me here
to persuade you.
Mm, well that's not
gonna happen.
He might pay you real money
for the fake
if you make enough of it.
Think about.
Axel's like a dog with a bone.
He'll never let go of this.
It's not my problem.
[woman 1] Here.
Take my number in case
you need help managing him.
Or stop by for a drink.
We both work at his bar, Atlas.
[fast tempo country music]
[bell tinkles]
[car door bangs]
[indistinct background chatter]
[woman 1] Well, if it isn't
our local Rembrandt.
[Axel] There he is.
Man of the honor.
So we have a deal?
Can I get a couple drinks
on the house?
What is that--
what is that whiskey
up there in the glass bottle?
-Yeah.
-Ooh, I want that.
[stools scraping]
[glass clunks]
[whiskey splashing]
It's good.
[glass clunks]
Oh, one more.
That's $1,000 a bottle.
[Frank] One more.
Give him another drink, Axel.
[whiskey splashing]
[bottle clunks]
[slurps]
If I make you money,
you follow my conditions.
Don't spend it in the States.
Where the fuck else
am I gonna spend it?
Mexico.
Why?
More bang for your buck.
Less US heat.
Americans get killed there.
If you don't have balls
to play, don't play.
[Frank] Listen to me,
don't be rash.
Stake out a place first.
Never trade dollars
in a major airport or a bank.
Avoid large hotels too.
Pick places
way off the main drags,
like a shit hole cambio stand,
a counter at a tire store.
The rougher the spot,
the better.
Pick a place where
they count it by hand.
That shit won't fly by anyone
with a brain bigger than yours.
I'm talking the kind of place
where they don't even
know about money makers.
You get caught, you run.
You don't stand there
looking like asshole.
If you have to think
about it, it's too late.
[upbeat music]
Sentencing for possession of
counterfeit money in Mexico
it's 12 years minimum.
Good luck finding a lawyer
that speaks your language.
If you're stupid, you'll die.
Don't be stupid.
Okay.
Okay, I'm in.
Let's fucking do this.
Oh, there's no-- there's no us.
I-- I fly solo.
I like to stay under
the radar, you know?
Bye, Frank.
Yeah, great chat.
Well, he's a fucking prick.
Ugh, bro, it is
old days kind of trouble.
Frank, I thought
you'd given that shit up.
[sighs] I did.
Then I just got stupid.
Couldn't face
my 50-year-old copy boy future.
Well, just tell
that asshole no, man.
What can he do?
He could rat me out.
For what?
I mean, you made it,
you didn't spend it.
I didn't spend it on US soil.
Man.
I know.
I'm facing at least 20 years
in prison for just making it.
Oh dude, I wish you
had come to me first.
Yeah, I wish I would've also.
[upbeat funky music]
Living in America,
honestly, it's miracle
That many of us
haven't given up
Politicians
never following up
On their promise
that they don't give a fuck
'Cause money is only God
they trust
They don't care,
they don't care
Never cared about us
That's why they never
give us what we want
Or what we need
But they tell us
what we wanna hear
[Axel] So many opportunities,
babe.
And I can see
Axel Resort and Spa.
Axel Sports Bar and Grill.
We're gonna own
this whole fucking town
when we're done, baby.
This is Axel's town now, baby!
This is Axel's town, baby.
[woman 1] It's beautiful,
and surprisingly clean.
[Axel] You think I'd
bring you to a shit hole?
[woman 1] Yeah, you have before.
[Axel] Come on.
Yay, yay, yay!
Axel's here, baby!
The king is here!
[upbeat funky music]
[car whooshing]
[]
[motorbikes revving]
Hi.
[woman 4] Papers.
-[Frank sighs]
-[glovebox cover clunks]
Was I speeding?
[Frank] Ow. Ow.
[ominous music]
[Frank panting]
[drink splashing]
-[Frank groans]
-[receding footfalls]
[ominous music]
[Frank groaning]
[man 6] Have a seat.
[puffs]
Who are you?
Where am I?
[man 6] You brought
trouble to the neighborhood,
that brings trouble to me.
[Frank] You bring trouble
to you.
[man 6] Allow me to offer
some neighborly advice.
[Frank] Neighborly?
You are a shitty neighbor.
[Pops] Frank.
[thwack]
[high pitched tone]
[Frank] I honestly would've
preferred, like, a pie
or a quiche or something.
What's your advice?
[man 6] Go home.
I am home.
This is my home.
As soon as they're done
building it.
[man 6] A house
built on sand cannot stand.
[laughs]
Well, that's ironic.
Bible verse
from a devil worshiper.
[man 6] Do you ever notice
how old clichs
seem relevant and often spot on?
Especially in your case?
I-- I don't know you.
You don't know me.
[man 6] I know your kind.
American, impetuous.
Tried to play king
in the lawless land.
You think you're smarter
than everyone
in the untamed world, don't you?
[Frank] What the fuck is that?
Is that real?
[man 6] Everything here is real.
That was a welcome gift
from the cartel.
[sighs]
So you're cartel?
[El Diablo] Oh, Frank,
a gentleman does not ask
such questions of his host.
Oh, Jesus.
Yeah, well, a host
doesn't normally
drug and kidnap their guest.
[man 6] I'm trying to
prevent you from ending up
in one of those boxes.
I'm not gonna end up in
one of those boxes. I don't--
[man 6] You pay your
contractor in fake cash, Frank!
[contractor] Pay me now.
What? No.
[man 6] Don't deny it.
[ominous music]
[Frank] So is he connected?
[man 6] His family
is a very unpleasant group.
And thanks to you,
he is in jail.
Who the fuck are you?
Why-- why can't we just talk
man to man?
[man 6] Never show
or tell a person
more than he needs to know.
I will pay the chief of police
and your contractor
with real money.
In exchange you give me
the deed to your lot.
What do you mean give it to you?
[man 6] We're for
paying off your debt, Frank.
[sighs]
How do I even know
that I could trust you?
[man 6] You can
trust that I'm the only one
standing between you
and retribution.
-[yells]
-[thwack]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[medium tempo festive music]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[high-pitched tone]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[insect chittering]
[gasps]
[groans]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[groaning]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[groaning]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[sighs, groans]
[Frank groaning]
[lyrics in Spanish]
What are you guys doing
on my property?
[woman 5] We're just
chilling until party time.
[man 7] Wanna hit?
Who's having a party?
The devil next door?
[woman 5] God or Devil.
[lyrics in Spanish]
[groans]
[woman 5] It depends
on who you ask really.
[man 7] Some say he found
pirate's booty.
Got himself paranoid.
[lyrics in Spanish]
He's got executioner's cannons,
torture devices of every kind.
-[Frank groans]
-Plus an open bar.
[Frank] That is amazing.
Um, can you guys go loiter
over on his property?
I don't want any of this crap
over here.
[lyrics in Spanish]
[Frank groans]
[Frank] Can you clean up
this shit too, please?
-[indistinct background chatter]
-[mid tempo accordion music]
[munching]
[police radio chatter
in Spanish]
[cop 2] May I sit?
Nope.
Just lost my appetite.
[cop 2] May I sit?
So are you here for fun?
Excuse me.
-I have to use the restroom.
-Wait until we order.
Um, I can't wait.
[Axel] Babe!
[doors clanging]
[elevator dinging]
[doors clanging]
-Hi.
-Hi.
Which floor?
Uh, fifth.
What, you gonna--
you gonna knock me out again?
I'm here to pick up the deed.
I said no.
-[knife swishing]
-[body thuds]
You better rethink that
fucking decision while you can.
[elevator dings]
[Frank] I don't know
why you're following me.
It's not like I have the deed
in here.
[woman 4] Sure.
Nice.
[knife clicking]
-[thwack]
-[body thuds]
[laughs]
My boss is doing you
a fucking favor.
-Don't make this hard.
-This is surprisingly sexy.
-[thud]
-[woman grunting]
-[knife clanging]
-[woman grunting]
-[thwack]
-[gun clattering]
[woman and Frank grunting]
-[woman yells]
-[fist thumping]
-[body thuds]
-[both grunting]
[fist thumping]
[glass shattering]
-[both grunting]
-[thud]
[fast tempo suspense music]
-[door clicks]
-[woman grunts]
[woman 4] You can't run, Frank!
Diablo gets what he wants!
[pants]
[door clicks]
-[tires screech]
-[car door clicks]
-[car door bangs]
-[tires screech]
[woman 1] We gotta get
out of town.
Where's your guy?
He decided to stay
and poke around.
[Frank] Stupid idea.
Yeah, well, he thinks
he can outsmart everyone.
Yeah, so did I.
You know that this is
all your fault, right?
[woman 1] How is this my fault?
You're the one
printing funny money.
You're the one that
showed the funny money
to your boyfriend.
I didn't show him anything.
I need a second.
I-- I-- I need to think.
Just stop somewhere.
[car engine whirring]
[upbeat salsa music]
[door clicks]
[insect buzzing]
[door bangs]
I'm gonna take a nap.
You can take the couch.
Or ask front desk for a cot.
[phone ringing]
Oh. Ugh.
[Frank] Hey, I got tied up.
I'm so sorry.
Look, whatever y--
whatever you need,
you-- you get it, okay?
You just keep building.
I'll catch up with you soon.
Okay.
What?
They're fucking punks.
Just-- just tell 'em to leave.
There's 30 or 40 of 'em, okay.
Shit.
Okay, all right.
Okay.
[Frank sighs]
You okay?
Yeah.
My luck just goes
from bad to worse.
Fuck a nap, I need a drink.
[medium tempo drum music]
-[door creaks and bangs]
-[gentle romantic music]
[]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
[lyrics in Spanish]
Usually unafraid
I don't make big mistakes
You're so good to me
and I'm nervous
I shouldn't have questions
about it
I just wanna take my time
with love
So if you fall back,
just be honest
I don't wanna lose you,
I promise
Know that I might be
asking much
Tell me would you wait here
Wait here
Wait here for me
Tell me would you wait here
Wait here
Wait here for me
[traffic whooshing
and honking in background]
I need to use the ladies' room.
[sighs]
Fine.
[chuckles]
[woman and Frank chuckle]
[bed creaks]
[grunts]
[sighs]
[door clicks]
[snores]
[bang]
[thump]
[switch clicks]
[traffic whooshing
and honking in background]
[slow tempo acoustic
guitar music]
[cat meows]
[Frank] Are you sure
that you still wanna do this?
It's not too late
to change your mind.
I'll just pretend I'm a heroine
in a James Bond film.
Just drop the deed off and
get the hell outta there, okay?
Don't worry, I won't stick
around for a ritual sacrifice.
[seatbelt buckle clicks]
[car engine whirs]
[car door clicks]
[car door bangs]
[paper rustling]
He wants me to tell you thanks.
[car door clicks]
[car door bangs]
[car engine whirs]
[ominous music]
[chuckles]
[door clicks]
[woman 1] Hey, what's up?
Picked up some
pretty cool souvenirs.
I prefer mine polished.
In a delicate lace necklace,
with a matching bracelet.
Or crown.
The guys selling these were
dirt poor, filthy in rags,
but their pockets sparkle
with gold.
You can buy anything
in this town, Mel.
[gentle guitar music]
[birds chirping in background]
[Mel] Don't you feel bad?
[Axel] About what?
[Mel] Encouraging them.
[thud]
[Mel] They're stealing
from the mine.
[zap]
[Axel] The rich have
more than they need.
The miners are getting a leg up
the only way they can.
If they don't skim their share,
the cartels will.
So, no, I don't feel bad.
[Mel] You paid them
in fake cash.
They don't know the difference.
Weren't you wearing
that yesterday?
[man 5] Uh, I thought you said
this was a one-time thing.
It's the last time.
[brooding music]
[sighs] Should I get a rental?
No, you shouldn't go, man.
Fucking, you're playing
with fire.
You're making me nervous.
Ah, fuck, see?
Just put toilet paper on it.
It'll be fine.
[man 5] Yeah, whatever.
[brooding music]
[newsreader] Tonight, we
continue our developing story
of Mondo "Chomp" Hill,
a convicted trafficker
and drug smuggler
has reportedly fled across
the border to Mexico
according to eyewitnesses.
Authorities are working
tirelessly to apprehend him.
-Hey.
-[newsreader] And are urging
anyone with information
to come forward.
This news comes after.
What you doing?
[Pops] I was resting
until you barged in.
No, I mean, I saw-- I saw
the, uh, the sign.
Sign.
You're really--
You're really gonna sell
the place?
[Pops scoffs]
Come on.
It was your idea.
It was rash.
Maybe you should take
a little time, you know?
Think of some
other possible options.
Maybe you bring somebody in
to-- to run the place.
No.
It's time.
You have other interests.
No point in hanging on to it.
Go on.
Go ahead, celebrate.
Go on.
[newsreader] .tourists are
advised to exercise caution
and be aware
of your surroundings.
Violent crimes,
including carjacking, homicide,
kidnapping and robbery
is widespread
and common in Mexico.
The US Embassy has
issued a travel advisory
urging US citizens to
maintain a high level
of situational awareness.
We will keep you updated
with the latest developments.
Stay safe.
And if you have any information
regarding Lamondo "Chomp" Hill,
please contact
your local authorities.
That's all
for tonight's segment.
Stay tuned for more news
after the--
[medium tempo R&B drum music]
[indistinct background chatter]
[slurps]
Here's some shots
for you guys.
-Thank you.
-You are so beautiful.
Let's leave.
It isn't worth the risk.
Fine.
Have some fun.
We'll get some more gold
and we'll get out.
I promise.
Do you know those guys?
Maybe my new associates.
[cop 3] Manny don't have
good people skills
or I'd invite him over.
How much can you get?
Wow, no ice breaker.
I'm waiting.
[cop 3] I can get handfuls
here and there.
You gotta higher up
the chain for real volume.
I don't know
if I should do that.
Just get me connected up.
Are you in trouble,
into drugs?
I'm into making a deal.
Trouble is relative.
[glass clunks]
I'll make the introduction,
but it'll cost you,
and I can promise you
El Jefe will play.
Oh, he'll play.
Yeah, once he knows I have
an endless cash stream.
How's that?
Not your business.
Won't matter.
He needs to assess
the kind of man you are.
Comprende?
[mid tempo R&B drum music]
Hi.
Would you like a dance?
You look a little lonely.
Yeah.
[]
[bottle clunks]
[Axel] Hola, guapa.
[grunts]
[hand slaps]
I need Frank to make more money.
[Mel] Is that your idea
of foreplay?
[Axel] Seriously.
That's a bad idea for everyone.
-[Axel] Why?
-'Cause we're in over our head.
[Axel] Nah, it's like taking
candy from babies.
Locals are starving.
They'd sell their own kid
for a dollar.
So then why press your
luck with the higher ups?
I need more money, and fast.
[Mel] Forget about the gold.
I was just playing.
I don't want it.
It's not for you.
Partly.
Save your job.
The bar's in trouble.
[Mel] What kind of trouble?
I bought
an illegal liquor license.
Why?
Because it cost a quarter
of the real thing
and I got in
a fifth of the time.
Fuck.
Axel.
[Axel] I knew I'd eventually
get busted.
I thought I'd have made
the money by then
to pay for a real one.
But now I'd just been
stretching it out,
playing dumb,
blaming the original owner.
But now I gotta pony up
the fines
and pay the large amount
to get a real license.
What is that?
Mexico has some of
the finest hidden wineries
in the world.
So how about we sip
on some rare blends
and figure out a better
solution to your problems?
Babe, this opportunity
fell in our lap, all right?
We made it all the way here.
We're not turning back now.
Come on.
It's gonna be romantic.
As soon as I do enough business
to cover my ass,
we'll celebrate.
[brooding music]
Well, I'm going to the winery
with or without you?
[Axel] No.
You're gonna call Frank
and you're gonna tell
him to make 200K more.
You call Frank.
I know he likes you.
Take him out, get him drunk
and convince him.
I want nothing to do
with any of this anymore.
[Axel] Come on.
I know you like him
a little too.
You guys spent some
alone time together.
So?
Did you fuck him?
I wish.
He's a gentleman and cares
about my wellbeing.
I wish you did.
[sighs]
[Frank] Okay, I'm in.
Let's fucking do this.
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Frank] I make you money,
you follow my conditions.
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Axel] Make it look real.
Bet the Feds would agree.
[Axel's voice echoing]
Unless you make some for me.
[Axel's voice echoing]
[Axel] Don't make me do it,
Frank.
[Pops] Don't be a putts,
Frank.
[Pops' voice echoing]
[Pops] Please, son,
listen to me, listen to me.
[kid shrieks]
[Pops] Consider my offer, huh?
Free reign.
You can expand
and make this place your own.
You're too fast.
-[kid chuckles]
-[static crackling]
[Pops] Look do more designing.
Do more designing
and less Xerox.
[Frank] Nobody fucking says
Xerox anymore, Dad.
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Frank] You wanna do what
I want for my birthday?
Sell the fucking store!
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Pops] Go ahead.
Go on.
Go ahead, celebrate.
-[Pops' voice echoing]
-[static zapping]
[Diablo] You pay your
contractor in fake cash, Frank.
[Diablo's voice echoing]
[Frank] Then I just got stupid.
[Frank's voice echoing]
[Frank] Couldn't face my
50-year-old copy boy future.
[Pops] I thought this
would make you happy.
[Pops' voice echoing]
[suspenseful music]
[static crackling]
-[ominous music]
-[table thudding]
[printer thudding]
[shelf thudding]
[paper fluttering,
foot thudding]
[Frank panting]
[somber music]
[Pops] Your mom would have
killed to live to 50.
[somber music]
Your mother has to leave us,
Frank.
She loves you so much.
I love you, boy.
[static]
[Pops' voice echoing]
[Pops] I'll be with you.
[Franks sobs]
[Pops] We'll get through this
together.
[Pops' voice echoing]
[birds chirping in background]
[water splashing]
[gentle music]
[cop 2] May I sit?
[cup clinks]
Your Spanish must be
pretty good.
You don't need an English menu.
I have a funny feeling
about you.
Listening to me?
How much?
What do you mean?
Well, I wouldn't presume
that you would just go away
without an incentive.
[cop 2] Incentive?
-Hmm.
-[cop 2 scoffs]
You mean bribery?
That's a serious offense
you make.
Maybe not to other cops,
but to me it is.
But yes, we-- we do need
the money,
but not the.
the tourist problems.
I don't know you, but I know
your men profit off us.
And I know they would hate
to see us go.
Now you wouldn't mind leaving?
[slurps]
Leaving.
I'm leaving.
[hand tapping]
[chair scrapes]
[receding footfalls]
[ominous music]
Hello again, fellas.
[cop 3] Hey, whoa, whoa,
whoa, whoa.
-Yo.
-Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
-[body thuds]
-[handcuffs clinking]
[car engine roaring]
[Axel panting]
[car whooshes]
[suspense music]
[El Jefe] See something
you like?
Maybe.
[El Jefe] You asked
for a meeting.
You gonna hide
in the fucking shadows
or we gonna do business?
[El Jefe] The merchandise
is all you need to see.
Pure oro, the earth's
illustrious treasure.
Looks like shit.
Should be cheap.
[El Jefe] You know nothing
about oro.
Raw is the most precious form
at the most premium price.
[El Jefe speaks Spanish]
Wait, how much you selling?
[El Jefe] As much as you see.
I got 20,000.
[El Jefe laughs]
[El Jefe] That buys you
a drive back to town and a taco.
Okay, wait, wait.
[Axel] I can get more.
How much is it worth?
[El Jefe] Two million.
Can you get that?
-I can get more.
-[El Jefe] When?
I don't know. Soon.
[El Jefe] Get him out of here.
[speaks Spanish]
[car door clicks]
[speaks Spanish]
[car doors bang]
[cop and Manny conversing
in Spanish]
[car door clicks]
[speaks Spanish]
[thwack]
-[Manny speaks Spanish]
-[Manny's voice echoing]
-[knocking on door]
-[man 8] Wake up, cabrn.
[upbeat music]
[man 9] Welcome to Mexico, puto.
Who took all your clothes,
homie?
What else you got?
What else do you got?
[Axel] Don't shoot, don't shoot!
I got money, I got money.
-[fist thuds]
-[gun clatters]
Get in the fucking car!
Get in the car!
-[door bangs]
-I told you not to fuck with me!
[door creaks]
[people gasping]
What the hell happened to you?
Jesus!
Where'd you get that?
[Axel] These four huge
cartel thugs tried to kidnap me.
So I whooped their asses
and took their gun.
I told you, baby,
I'm king of this world!
Axel, guns are not legal here.
If you get caught,
you can end up in prison.
-I already been to juvie!
-[Mel] I haven't!
Do you want me to end up
in a Mexican jail?
You're gonna be fine.
You're a sweet talker.
You can get yourself out of it.
But I need backup.
These assholes don't play.
-But if they try me again, bang!
-[gunshot]
[ominous music]
[]
Oh, shit!
[grunts]
[Axel] Hey, here.
Here, you gotta go.
You gotta get outta here.
Go, just get help.
Get out of here now.
Go.
[police radio chatter]
[Mel panting]
[traffic whooshing]
[Mel panting]
[Mel] Pick up, pick up.
-[Mel panting]
-[ringing tone]
[Mel] Pick up.
What the--
Pick up.
[Frank] Hey.
[Mel] Frank, I've been shot.
[Frank] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
-What?
-[Mel] I'm just--
[Frank] What do you mean?
What do you mean you were shot?
Where, where?
Who, who, who did it?
[Mel] I'm almost at the border.
[Frank] Melody,
I'm gonna come to you.
I'm gonna come to you, okay?
Mel, Melody?
Melody?
[Melody] It's bad.
[Frank] Melody!
-[tires screeching, horn honkS]
-[loud thud]
[Melody panting]
[turn signal clicking]
[brooding music]
[horse whinnying]
[traffic whooshing]
[horse nickering]
[steam hissing]
[traffic whooshing]
[dramatic music]
[static crackling]
[plane whooshing]
[static whirring]
-[static zipping]
-[zipper zipping]
Oh.
[dramatic music]
No, that's not her.
That's not her.
No, no.
-[sighs]
-[zipper zipping]
[tapping]
[siren wailing]
[car engine roaring]
[suspenseful music]
[siren wailing]
[car engine roaring]
[horn honking]
Okay.
Shit.
-[siren whoops]
-[car doors clicking]
[glovebox cover clunks]
[car door clicks]
[speaks Spanish]
Ceinto.
Calm down, calm down.
[speaks Spanish]
[Frank] English. Great.
A friend of mine was shot.
I-- I'm-- I'm sorry
that I was speeding,
but I really need to get to her,
uh, before something bad
happens, okay?
Good story, good story.
[speaks Spanish]
Not a story, not a sto--
No, it's true. Here.
Here, you, uh,
you guys can have--
You can have all of that.
That's all, that is all yours.
Just please let me
get back to her.
Make sure she's okay.
Si, si?
[speaks Spanish]
It is your lucky day, pendejo.
[speaks Spanish]
Assholes.
-[car doors banging]
-[car engine whirring]
[horn honking]
[car door bangs]
[man 10] If she was captured,
she must be off the radar.
But US surveillance cameras
and cell tracking
will find her last known
whereabouts and car.
Is there anything that
I can do to help?
[man 10] Keep in touch
and stay safe.
[indistinct background chatter]
[machine whirring]
[tool banging]
[blocks thudding]
[Diablo] Hello, Frank.
Oh, hey.
I see you wasted no time
in leveling my house.
[Diablo] I don't
have time to waste, Frank.
International bankers
arrive in a few days.
I need a proper parking,
not a ditched filled dump.
Why are you here?
I've got something you want.
You've got something I need.
[Diablo] You already
gave me what I wanted.
[Frank] Didn't give you
everything.
But first, a friend of mine
is badly injured and missing.
Think you got her on camera
when she was dropping off
my deed?
[Diablo] Um, yes.
I was hoping
with your warrior SWAT team
and Pentagon-level security,
you could find her.
[Diablo scoffs]
[Diablo] You give me
a lot of credit.
Well, people say you're
either God or the devil.
So I'll take my chances which.
[ominous music]
How many times do I have to--
I don't wanna see
his fucking balls, eh.
[speaks Spanish]
You let the girl get away,
but kept this piece
of shit, huh?
How else have you fucked up?
Nothing, Jefe, nothing.
Nada, nada.
If you can't trust
the people closest to you,
you're as good as dead.
Just like Caesar.
[chuckles]
You idiots
don't know who that is, huh?
How many?
-[gunshot]
-[cop 3] No!
[body thudding]
Why did you do that?
I invested in him.
[thud]
Like I invested in you.
Do you know, hmm, what they
gave me for Christmas?
[tapping]
[Axel groans]
Swamp tequila with a worm in it.
I brought them
to the big leagues
and they still had slum tastes.
Your friend knew he was guilty.
In death, he paid his debt.
I'm still missing my gold.
-No.
-No?
-We don't steal from you, Jefe.
-Hmm.
Hmm.
I too was once young
and ambitious like you.
[loud bang]
[hammer clunks]
[machete scrapes]
My greed
almost got me killed.
You are weaker.
I can get some gold back
from him.
[Axel] Not on me.
You took me from the hotel
with nothing!
Who stole it? Hmm.
Whose idea was it, eh?
[fist thumps]
[Axel groaning]
-[fist thuds]
-[Axel] Stop!
[Axel] Stop.
[Axel groans]
[Axel coughs]
[Axel] I got it
from street thugs.
Dirty miners, not these guys.
[Axel coughing]
I guide my men
to keep them out of trouble,
and he betrayed me!
[machete clanging]
Or whose idea it was to do so.
But since you were a team,
you're both responsible.
No, Jefe.
No.
When you serve El Jefe,
serve him with honor.
[gunshot]
[brooding music]
[machete clanging]
[body thuds]
[El Jefe groans]
[grunting]
A thief deserves no honor.
You stole from
your brother's gold.
Family betrayal is sin.
[El Jefe] I need doctor.
I need a doc.
I'll pay you.
[speaks Spanish]
[gunshot]
[El Jefe groans]
[body thuds]
[Axel panting]
Hold up, hold up, man.
There's no bad blood between us.
You came to me!
And you got greedy.
-[suspenseful music]
-[Axel groaning]
[motorcycle roaring]
[brooding dramatic music]
[dog barking]
[speaks Spanish]
[speaks Spanish]
[dog barking]
[speaks Spanish]
Gracias.
She was treated here.
That's the good news.
The bad news is
someone pick her up.
Who?
Axel?
They wouldn't say,
but he was an American.
Let's go.
[motorcycle roaring]
[whoosh]
[motorcycle roaring]
[keyboard keys clicking]
[Diablo] Zoom in.
Who's the driver?
-[phone rings]
-[motorcycle roaring]
[swishing]
[Frank] Hello?
[ominous music]
Hello?
Anybody here?
[door creaking]
[suspenseful music]
[Hector]
You shouldn't be in here.
Sorry, I'm sorry.
Sorry, I got lost.
What?
I wasn't snooping,
I wasn't snooping.
I was not snooping I swear.
Yes, you were.
[Diablo]
I tried to help you, Frank.
No. Tried is past tense.
I don't like that.
No, no, no. Huh.
[Diablo] You compromised me.
I didn't compromise you.
I stumbled into the fucking
room on accident, okay?
I-- I don't know what I saw.
And I don't care what
you're doing with it.
I am not in any position
to judge anybody.
Trust me.
[El Diablo] Trust you?
[ominous music]
-Get off of me now!
-Let's go. Get up!
[grunts] Who are you?
[Lamondo] Shut up!
[Melody whimpering]
You keep moving.
Bitch, shut up.
Stop, please.
Listen to me.
-Stay in here.
-Listen to me!
-[body thuds]
-[groans]
[chains clinking]
[Melody] Please, I'm not--
I'm not a part of this.
Part of what?
[Frank] You just continue
to help Melody, okay?
You can do whatever the fuck
it is you wanna do to me,
but just
don't take it out on her.
[Diablo]
Do you have any children?
What do you mean?
I asked,
"Do you have children?"
No.
Good.
Then you will never know
the shame and disappointed
you bring to them.
I know all about
bringing shame and.
You're American?
I am.
[fire crackling]
Well, you don't look
like a devil at all.
Not the one in your imagination.
[drawer clunks]
Mm-mm. I-- I.
I-- I-- I don't-- I-- honestly,
I don't care.
-I don't care what--
-[lighter clicks]
[flame hissing]
[lighter clicks]
That so wasn't funny.
Boss, Iza got a tip
from a former employee.
Could be cartel related.
I don't recognize the guy.
Maybe your brother's doing.
Should I tell him to move on it?
We need more information.
We wait, it could turn
into more problems.
Especially with your brother.
[Diablo] I'll take care of it.
Frank.
[brooding music]
Please help her.
I love her. I wanna-- I wanna--
I wanna save-- save her.
[gentle piano music]
I wanna save her.
Frank, Frank, Frank.
-[ominous music]
-[chain rattling]
[door scrapes]
So you're the buyer.
But clearly an amateur.
Who's behind you?
-Who's your runman?
-What?
Your boss.
-The one you work for.
-I work for myself.
[Axel chuckling]
How do you have all this money?
I don't.
I'm in the hole.
I wanna go home.
[metal clanging]
What do you want from us?
Money and names.
We don't have either.
Oh, it's a shame for you.
-[thwack]
-[body thuds]
[cop 3] We're a few men
short now.
I need help rallying
support as the new jefe.
[scoffs] Bullshit, man.
You hear over the radio
about an incident,
shot fired, man down.
That was you.
Nah, man.
What?
Be ready.
Oh yeah.
I'm more ready.
Nah, you're too loud.
Man, you-- you
fucking killing me, man.
-[loud bang in background]
-[shushes]
What?
Where you followed here?
No.
But if they know
you killed Jefe,
they may be coming
to take you out.
Nah.
And I also kidnapped
an American woman.
You mean I did.
My orders.
Now you stay here and patrol.
I will call for backup.
[suspenseful music]
[phone clicks]
[motorcycles whirring]
Well, well, good evening.
Interesting place for
you to be on patrol.
[Lamondo] And what do you care?
You left the force.
I care as a citizen
of this nation for you
to keep your nose clean.
Uh-huh.
Maybe I'll just
take a look around.
No, you won't.
Why not?
You have something to hide.
[Melody screams]
-[thwack]
-[body thuds]
[suspenseful music]
[Iza] Goat tacos
and cheap tobacco,
the stench gives you away,
Rafael.
This is none of your business.
That's where you're wrong.
Drop the gun and come out.
[Melody] Help.
[gunshots]
[gunshots]
Cages, now!
-[brooding music]
-[Rafael groaning]
-[foot thuds]
-[groaning]
You had so much promise.
[groaning]
Who are to you judge me?
You left forces
to be a vigilant for Mexi--
-[foot thuds]
-[Rafael screams]
You're not better than me.
[keys jingle]
[door creaks]
Keys!
Cover them!
[chains clinking]
[Axel] Whoa! Unlock-- hey!
Unlock me!
Hey!
[gunshots]
[Axel] Unlock me!
[whoosh]
[Iza] More crooked Federales
died than ever.
Nobody learns.
Looks like this is still up
for grabs.
Hey, we're gonna return
this stolen property
to the rightful owner.
[lid thuds]
Give her a ride.
Man, let's get the fuck
outta Mexico.
[Iza] I only have room
for one passenger.
We stick together.
It's been a bad idea
for a long time.
Going with her.
Babe!
[slow tempo acoustic
guitar music]
Is my brother okay?
[insects chirping in background]
Is there anything that
I can-- that I can do?
I mean, Melody is okay,
so I-- I owe you.
[Diablo] Oh, we're good.
[gentle brooding music]
I'm a haunted person
with a haunted past.
One of the biggest mines in
the country came up for sale.
[Frank] Wait a minute.
Are you trying to tell me
that the gold
that I found
is legitimately yours?
Yes.
Corporacin de Oro
is my operation.
Wow.
Seventh top yielder in Mexico.
Pure, patented,
literal goldmine.
The more money I made, the
more opportunities came to me.
The more trouble too.
And guilt.
[Frank] Guilt for what?
For doing well?
For making money off
poor country's resources.
The mine's treasures should
belong to the citizen.
But virtually everyone
in this country
belong to a foreigner.
So why not me too?
When miners steal
from me here and there,
I let it slide.
They deserve it.
Hell, they deserve more.
But then the cartels moved in
and asked for a cut.
I refused.
My associates started making
cartels deal, so I fired them.
I brought my family in
from the States.
So we needed more protection,
but I didn't wanna pay
the wrong people for it.
My brother wasn't so wise.
I wanna give you
a parting gift.
No, no, no, no.
You've given me plenty.
-I owe you.
-[Diablo] Relax.
It's just a piece of advice.
Have you heard of a quote?
"There is a sufficiency in
the world for man's need,
but there is not
for man's greed."
Gandhi. Yeah.
All the glitters in life
isn't gold, Frank.
[Frank] To Mister.
-[clink]
-Diablo.
Thompson.
Thompson.
That's my name.
[chuckles]
[brooding music]
[]
[horn honking]
[traffic whooshing]
[shredder whirring]
What the fuck are you doing?
What does it look like
I'm doing?
[gun clicks]
-[Axel] Give it to me.
-[Frank] No.
I don't-- I don't want any
of this shit.
We're fucking lucky we
got out of there alive.
-[gunshot]
-[screams]
I will fucking kill you!
Fuck!
[Axel] Give it to me!
Give it to me!
-[bang]
-[suspenseful music]
[gun clicks in background]
-[gunshot]
-[Axel screams]
[gun clicks]
Shit.
Don't move
or I'll shoot you again.
[upbeat R&B music]
[siren wailing in distance]
Ain't no way
I just got myself
In this situation right here
Money blownin'
with the windows down
About to waste some time
with my friends
He shot me in the leg!
Too invested
Too wrapped up in my shit
Grass ain't always green
[Axel] He literally shot me
in the fucking leg!
Goddammit.
Good time that you came for
Life of the party
Happy birthday, dear Frank
Happy birthday to you
Huh, get on, yeah.
Ah, all right.
Yeah.
Make a wish.
[Frank blows air]
[cheering]
-[clink]
-Yes.
Tell me nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
Ain't no way
I just got myself
In this situation right here
Real desperado
and I'm on the run
So dude,
you had enough action yet?
To the fifth gear
Life got a lot of lessons
Are you sure you don't
want to do one more run?
'Cause it seems like you do.
No, I don't.
And you should neither.
-[chuckles]
-I'll choke you, man.
Let's go.
Life of the party
when you see me now
Found my freedom
in this world
So I'ma the wheels for love
I'm a free spirit
without anywhere to go
I'm a free spirit
I'm always on the road
I travel around the world
end to end
I'd do it all again
No regrets
And they can't tell me
nothing about me
A free spirit, yeah
A free spirit, yeah
[upbeat funky music]
Living in America
Honestly, it's a miracle
That many of us
haven't given up
Politicians never
following up
On their promise
'cause they don't give a fuck
'Cause money is
the only God they trust
They don't care,
they don't care
Never cared about us
That's why they never
give us what we want
Or what we need
But they tell us what
we wanna hear
So we'll believe
The promises they never keep
Make the rules
so they can break 'em
'Cause they only care
about who pays them
That's true justice
Just is, just us
We all know they don't
care about us
Just is, just us
We all know they don't
really give a fuck
Just is, just us
I'm gonna change
it up quick or else
It's gonna be just us
Whippin' that ass
'Cause we've had enough
Just is, just us
That's real justice, right
If that's the case, we
can do this the easy way
Or the hard way
Let take a ride in
a time machine
And take a gander
back at history
It's obvious we
haven't learned a thing
Not a single damn thing
Not a motherfucking thing
Every empire rises and falls
Yet everybody wants
to stay at the top
'Cause everyone still thinks
they can't be got
Well, guess what,
motherfucker
You're not
Always sending people
off to war
Without a cause
Get to cowardly to
be involved
In what they start
They would rather
even drop some bombs
To kill us off
and let children starve
They never cared
for us all along
That's true justice
Just is, just us
We all know they
don't care about us
Just is, just us
We all know they don't
really give a fuck
Just is, just us
I will take it
up quick or else
It's gonna be just us
Whippin' that ass
Now violence isn't
usually the answer
But what is the answer when
our survival is in question
I mean, America really showed
its ass during this pandemic
The rich getting richer
The poor becoming homeless
Crackers still
shooting up classes
Police still.