Islas (2025) Movie Script
1
On all the islands this rise
is predicted for the rest of the week.
We continue with more news.
Due to the large number of boats
that have arrived in recent hours,
both the police and the NGOs
have been overwhelmed
and they confirm that they've
begun to transfer the migrants
to hotels and sports centers
all over the island.
None of the immigrants who arrived
in the Canaries in recent weeks...
I'M NOT AFRAID OF DYING,
BUT OF THIS ALIEN, AGGRESSIVE LAND.
Despite the law that obliges
to provide this in 72 hours.
In fact, most are starting
to receive expulsion orders
without even seeing a lawyer,
prosecutor or judge.
Report by Julio Casas.
Good morning, Julio, go ahead.
Hi, how are you, Rosa?
Good morning.
Yes, the news we have
to give this morning
is that we're facing the largest
arrival of boats in recent years.
And everything indicates that the rights
of the recent arrivals are being infringed
as they're not being seen
by the lawyers and dictated...
You can't smoke.
What's that?
No smoking in this taxi, lady.
While the trip lasts the taxi
is mine because I'm paying.
It's forbidden.
Unless you put it out now,
you'll have to get out.
ISLANDS
Boy.
Boy!
You, yes.
Help me with this.
Don't stare at me.
Isn't the bellboy coming
to help me with the bag?
Call Francisco,
you'll see when he sees
that no one has come out
to receive me.
How little dignity.
They need to leave their countries
to survive other threats
or simply the lack of expectations.
Almost all of the small boats
that arrived early this morning
had children on them.
So we've spoken to
the Director General of Immigration,
who has shown his concern
about this new wave of boats,
entailing a new institutional approach
to stop this migratory phenomenon.
Can't you see me?
I've been waiting half an hour
for help with my bag.
Sorry, we're understaffed.
I don't care.
I demand the complaints book.
You don't know who I am.
Don't you know who I am?
I'm Amparo Lamar.
Amparo Lamar.
Amparito.
Call Francisco.
Who's that?
Are you kidding me?
He's the hotel owner.
Some Russians or Chinese
bought the hotel.
We're in the process
of changeover, so...
Well, give me my room.
Do you have a reservation?
Yes, I called
a coupe of days ago.
You said Amparo...
Lamar.
Amparo Lamar.
Amparo Lamar.
No, it's not here.
Never mind,
the hotel's practically empty.
Empty?
But today's the Paradise Party.
Yes, but without a reservation,
you can't have dinner.
But wasn't it empty?
Practically empty, I said.
But with the Africans now...
- What Africans?
Now with the good weather
they come almost every day.
And you should see
what the sea's like.
But the hotel's half empty
and the police can't cope,
so they bring them here.
403. By the main staircase,
the elevator's not working.
No, no way.
I reserved the Dor Suite.
The Dor Suite?
It's very expensive,
no one's booked it in ages.
I have to get it cleaned.
- Do it.
Sofa, do the Dor Suite for me.
I can't now,
I'm doing the staircase.
I don't care,
do as I say, period.
I'm so sick of this girl.
You'll have to wait.
What?
You'll have to wait
because we're understaffed.
Ma'am...
Not here.
Excuse me!
Do you have a light?
Can't you hear me?
Do you have a light?
Shit!
Hello, is anyone there?
I need room service
and the phone's not working.
We don't serve food at midday.
The minibar's empty
and the phone's not working.
The hotel has suspended
room service, we have no staff.
I want a bottle
of chilled champagne.
We don't have any.
How is that possible?
I have champagne,
but it's not cold.
Then what good is it?
Shall I put one in the fridge
for you to get later?
No, I'll wait.
Meanwhile, get me a Manhattan.
Or don't you have that either?
Do many people usually
come to the hotel party?
No.
But you prepared the hall
for half the island.
You never know, but... no.
Years ago this was
showbiz's biggest party.
Roco Jurado once sang
in a beautiful green
sequined dress.
The party lasted...
two, three...
even four days.
Do you still have
the heated pool?
Yes, but now
it's called Aquagym.
Aquagym!
I met my second husband there.
A scoundrel.
I remember once a private plane
brought me for a magazine presentation.
With my own stewardess,
on a private plane.
The press still come, don't they?
The local press.
Volcano TV confirmed today.
Volcano TV...
Right.
Do you know who I am?
DO NOT DISTURB
What is this?
What is he doing?
What is he doing?
Hey!
What are you doing?
What are you going to do?
No, no, don't do it!
No!
Hey, no...!
Please!
Oh, please...
Is there anyone here that...?
No, no! Don't you dare!
No!
Please, no!
No!
Please!
Someone help me!
What's the matter with you?
Are you a dickhead or what?
What did you want to do?
- Why do you care?
In a pool.
Seriously?
I don't understand.
But why?
You're young.
And handsome.
- Don't touch me.
You're a stupid brat.
I don't care about you.
But on my mother you're not
doing anything stupid.
What are you looking at?
Really!
How many times
do I have to tell you?
Get out of the water now!
You can't use the facilities
or be in the guests section!
Sorry.
Was he bothering you?
I've told him 1000 times,
he can't bother the guests.
But no,
it's like I'm talking to someone else.
At the drop of a hat
he's in the water again.
Get out now,
I have to go back to the kitchen!
Where are you going?
Get out now, damn it!
Didn't you hear me?
Don't you dare do
anything stupid, eh?
Wait, please!
I'm talking to you!
- Why are you following me?
Where are you going?
Do you have an illness?
Or did your girlfriend leave you?
Is that it?
A girlfriend or boyfriend?
What the hell are you saying?
- I want to know why.
It's my business!
Hey, wait!
Wait!
Now what?
Are you going to jump
into the sea?
I warn you,
it's much more complicated.
And it's full of tourists.
I can help you.
- I don't want anyone to save me.
No, I don't mean to save you.
- What then?
Water's not good.
Much less sea water.
Water enters your lungs, asphyxia,
suffering...
No, no, really, no.
Pills.
That's a good solution.
And I've got lots.
Enough to knock out an elephant.
Just kidding.
Do you want them or not?
I'll give them to you tomorrow.
Two whole bottles.
No, not tomorrow, today.
No.
Today you're having
dinner with me.
Yes, it's the price of the pills.
A good deal, huh?
I have money. How much?
I don't want money,
just dinner with you.
It's a trap.
You won't convince me, eh?
Look, don't get it wrong.
I just want a dinner.
Tomorrow, do what you like,
I don't care.
But not today.
Not today.
9 in the hotel dining room.
And change clothes,
it's a fancy dinner.
My treat.
One, two.
One, two, two.
Bah.
Bah.
Bah. Yes.
Why are you looking
at me like that?
Do I look awful?
It's my mom's dressing gown
and I'm very fond of it.
Very.
Fuck, fuck, fuck.
TONI, TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE
I SEE YOU THERE CONNECTED
Christ!
Who is it?
Amparo.
The pills lady.
I just wanted to check
that you were still alive.
I reserved a table
in the dining room.
And some chilled champagne.
Do you like champagne?
A Manhattan, please.
Did you chill the champagne,
as I asked?
Don't worry.
- Two bottles, right?
No, three's better.
Yes, make it three.
And put it on my bill.
Everything, dinner too.
The Dor Suite.
I've always stayed there.
This time too.
You make them well.
What's your name?
Badenol.
Guzmn Badenol Bentez.
What kind of name is that?
No, no. It's too hard.
They call me Lolo.
I won't remember.
I'll tell you a secret.
Everyone knows me as Amparo,
but that's my stage name:
Amparo Lamar.
My real name is Isabel.
Isabel Garca Laguna.
Horrible, isn't it?
Isabel Garca Laguna.
I almost didn't remember.
Look who's here, my heartthrob.
A drink, or would you rather
go straight to dinner?
Give me the pills.
Dinner first.
Give them to me or...
- What?
I don't care about anything.
Much less an old nut like you.
You don't scare me.
Believe it or not, this hotel
has the island's top chef.
A marvel.
I assure you, you've never tried
a seafood cocktail like this.
You like champagne, right?
Take what you've kept
for me to the table.
You'll see, you'll like it.
Let's go.
That's it, drink slowly.
The champagne.
Well, if we're having
dinner together,
I should know your name,
don't you think?
Toni.
Nice to meet you, Toni.
I'm Amparo.
Amparo Lamar.
Perhaps my name rings a bell.
You're very young.
What are you doing there?
Come on, let's go
inside right now.
Let's go, I'm working.
At one time my breakfast
was a chilled bottle.
The good stuff.
The expensive kind.
An old person's thing.
Don't you believe it.
An old fag.
I'm ordering another.
Hey...
Well, let's talk.
But not serious things, no.
I detest serious things
or big subjects.
No, they're humdrum.
- What do you want me to tell you?
I don't know, whatever
you like, but something.
Are you really famous?
Famous for what?
I was a child prodigy.
At 7, my mother
put me in a singing contest
and I won.
I was so cute.
I looked a lot like Marisol.
Then I did a series called...
"What a Mess, Amparito".
Maybe it rings a bell.
What's wrong?
Everyone saw the series.
I always ended
the episode saying:
"What a mess, a mess I'm in".
Everyone repeated it.
There was even a doll
with my face.
Fuck. That's so pathetic.
I also did lots of movies.
A lot, because I was very pretty.
Well, gorgeous.
My mother took care of me
like a princess.
Why the look?
Don't you believe me?
"Amparo Lamar's beauty
eats up the screen."
Her features,
now adult and perfect,
give us a glimpse
that the beautiful child
we knew in her day
held inside
a stunning actress
"with the charm and glitter
of a true star."
5-star review for
"The Woman Without Sea".
A film we shot here,
in this hotel.
Not a soul saw it, but...
I was so pretty, please...
What about you?
Me, nothing.
Why do you want my pills?
You wouldn't understand.
Try me.
I was with my girlfriend
for five years, since I came here.
We were going to get married.
And?
I caught her fucking
in a vacant lot near my house.
With a local lad.
We had a scuffle
and she defended him.
They'd been hooking up for a year.
Fucking bitch.
Is that it?
That's everything?
Yes, what's wrong?
You want to kill yourself
because you were cheated on
by some girl.
That's stupid, please.
If all the cucks killed themselves
the planet would be deserted.
We'd end world hunger.
Yes.
How wishy-washy you all are!
Please, over a girlfriend!
Come on, don't shit me!
Have the press arrived?
No, not yet.
Sorry to bother you.
Amparo Lamar?
I'm Giancarlo. Giancarlo Reyes.
Do you remember me?
We met many years ago.
Precisely here, in this very hotel.
Do I owe you money?
No.
Well, yes,
but that doesn't matter.
I don't have any money,
I have nothing.
Only debts and a broken nail.
No, no.
I don't care about money, no way.
We had a night of love.
I did with you?
Yes.
It was many years ago.
I was new to the stage.
Well, to this stage. And...
I never thought I'd see you again.
I've never stopped thinking
about that night.
My nail's broken, shit.
And I didn't bring anything to...
I can't leave it like this,
it all has to be perfect.
If you want,
I can get you something.
Where's Toni?
Why isn't he back?
How could I think
of leaving him alone?
I'm an idiot.
Have you seen Toni?
Who's that?
Toni!
Toni, are you here?
Are you alright?
- Christ!
Won't you even let me
piss in peace?!
I was worried.
I'm a fool. You tricked me.
You have no pills,
you don't have shit.
You're a crazy old lady
who wants company.
Of course I have pills.
Give me the fucking pills.
Give me the pills!
- Let go of me!
Give me the fucking pills!
No.
No.
No, no, no, no.
No, no, no. No, no.
No.
No.
Relax...
- I didn't mean to.
No, I'm fine, eh?
- No.
Really, I'm fine.
- No way.
Take it easy. It was just...
too much alcohol for one night.
And I'm sure the champagne
was cheap, that's it.
Not again, fuck, fuck.
What's the matter with you?
I killed him.
I didn't mean to.
I got nervous.
I started beating his face,
I couldn't stop.
His face was covered in blood.
I got scared,
I didn't check if he was breathing.
I ran away.
I killed him. I didn't mean to.
I didn't mean to.
Breathe. Come on, breathe.
See why I need the pills? I'm shit.
Don't say that.
Why don't you call your girlfriend?
No, no, no. No.
Or your parents.
A mother is...
You don't have parents?
I don't remember.
I don't remember anything.
Your crazy mouth that provokes me.
And dances with a magic spell.
You shine when you dance
at the party, party Paradise.
Party, party, party, in Paradise.
With your spell, in Paradise.
I want a night without end.
Sun and moon in Paradise.
What good fortune in Paradise.
A night you won't forget.
Paradise party!
Giancarlo Reyes! Thank you!
Thank you.
Now, to finish, I'd like to
dedicate a song to someone
very special to me,
who's with us tonight,
honoring us with her presence.
Introducing on stage, the great...
Amparo Lamar!
A big hand!
What's wrong?
Why aren't you applauding?
Don't you know who I am?
You must remember.
You're my age.
No one? Really?
You're all shit, you don't care about
anything or anyone.
What more do you want?
I've given you everything.
What more do you want?
Everything.
- Amparo.
I've given you everything.
Amparo, let's go.
- No, leave me alone.
Someone has to tell them the truth.
And the truth
is that they're going to die.
Yes, you're all going to die.
But you'll die alone,
because no one will love you.
Or remember you.
No one.
Amparito, relax.
Nobody will love you.
- Don't touch her!
Or remember you.
- Let's go.
Where are we going?
- Let's go outside.
Have you got cigarettes?
No.
I've got some dope.
Dope?
- Do you want some?
I haven't smoked dope in ages.
When I was 15, I smoked loads.
My mother got so mad. Poor lady.
I went from being the perfect girl
to weighing over 100 kilos.
I loved being fat.
All I wanted was to eat
and smoke dope.
My mother said to me:
"With that weight and height
you'll never get
a boyfriend or a job".
Do you know
what she also told me?
"Stay away from ugliness
because it's a kind of death".
That's what she told me.
And that was engraved here.
Some things you don't forget.
Do you miss them?
Who?
- Your parents.
Didn't you say they were dead?
- I didn't tell you that.
So they're alive?
I guess so.
I live with my grandmother
in a village near the port.
My parents met in this hotel.
They worked in the kitchens.
- Maybe I met them.
I don't think so.
What do you know?
Here, here.
Are you alright?
Are you better?
Are you sure?
Yes.
Don't worry.
I was just a bit dizzy.
Do you want me
to get you some water?
Oh, don't look at me.
I must look awful.
You look pretty to me.
Liar.
- No, shit.
You're very well preserved
for your age.
I haven't had
any work done for years.
My husband conned me,
bled me dry and I had to
settle for this face.
But thanks anyway.
Now you are young
and handsome.
Very young.
No, I can't, I can't.
I understand.
No, you don't.
Yes, I could be your mother
or your grandmother.
It's not that.
- I'm not offended, really.
I don't like women.
And your girlfriend?
Was it a lie?
- No.
I was with Bego
for five years, it's true.
Then?
I'm not a fag.
But with him I go crazy.
I don't know what happens,
but I'm not me.
He threatened to tell
my grandmother,
Bego, the whole town.
I got nervous.
I started hitting him.
I couldn't stop.
I'd gotten in lots of trouble
because of him.
But I couldn't help it.
He'd call me and I'd be there
like an asshole.
Do you believe me?
The fucker was using me.
What was I to do?
Relax.
He threatened to tell
my grandmother.
And that, no way.
I can't.
I won't be able to.
My grandmother knows now,
I don't know what to do.
Sure, relax.
I can't.
Relax, relax.
Shit!
Come.
Come!
Don't let him do anything bad.
You hear me?
If you see anything strange,
follow him.
And stick with him.
Got it?
What are you doing?
Will you show me how to swim?
Are you mute or what?
Do you know how to swim?
I have money.
I can pay you.
Kid, how do I tell you?
Get out of the water now!
Do you want me to get fired?
You can't use the premises!
Get out now, damn it!
Didn't you hear me?
Go on.
Go on, I won't drown,
I promise.
I'm fed up with you.
I can't take any more.
I can't.
If they say something to me,
you've really had it.
Amparo?
Amparo.
Hello?
Amparo.
Hello?
TO THE PRESS
You're shitting me!
Accumulated data confirms
that the Canaries
have received so far this month
their highest volume of...
Have you seen Amparo?
- Who?
The lady from the suite,
she was with me.
No, I don't think so.
- Are you sure?
A lot of people go by here.
Shit, man!
Excuse me.
Excuse me!
Have you seen
the lady from the Dor suite?
No?
And that's why we don't want
to talk about figures,
because behind every number
is a story.
A story like that
of this 9-year-old boy...
We don't serve food at noon.
Have you seen the lady who
had dinner with me last night?
Have you or not?
- No, I haven't seen her.
And now, sports.
Hey, have you seen her?
Have you seen her or not?
Okay.
Wait!
Hey! Wait!
Wait!
What the hell's wrong with you?
You're crazier than I thought.
What do you want with all this?
Is this a setup or what?
I thought you were worried
about me. I'm a fool.
You just want to do
your shitty show for the press.
No? That's it, the asshole
brat screws up your plans.
What's wrong?
Why don't you answer?
What were you going to do?
Have you taken something?
Answer me.
Leave me alone.
I don't want to.
It's none of your business.
But you started it.
Leave me alone, go on.
Go back to your brat stuff.
No.
I beg you, please, leave me alone.
No!
Onset of Alzheimer's.
Do you know what that is?
The first stage,
but it progresses fast,
much faster than expected.
My mother died without recalling
she had a daughter. Or her name.
I won't go through the same thing.
I can't.
Do you understand now?
- No.
It's not that hard.
Do you know what I've give
to forget what I did?
You don't get it.
I was Amparo Lamar.
I'm not letting you die.
Even if you are a crazy old lady.
I've always liked islands,
especially those that have a volcano.
That's why I like coming
back here so much.
Every island has its volcano.
Really?
No. But they should.
My grandfather always said
my father was like a volcano,
that as a boy he was quiet
for a long time,
and suddenly, out of nowhere,
he'd explode and destroy everything.
He told me I inherited
this from my father.
What a shitty inheritance.
Inheritances are all shit.
Let's go.
Where?
- Anywhere.
No.
To another island,
where no one knows us.
What for?
To have champagne
for breakfast and smoke dope.
Why do you need me for that?
- Why not?
Why burden yourself
with a crazy old lady?
Soon I won't even
remember your name.
Good.
Besides, I have
no maternal instinct,
if that's what you're after.
I don't want a mother.
- Then?
I don't like being alone.
Nor do I.
I have money.
A lot.
You?
- Yes. What's wrong?
I'm surprised.
We could go to a Caribbean island.
Or one of those places
where it's always summer.
You're lying to me again.
- No, shit.
I'll take care of you
when you go potty.
And you watch that I don't do
stupid stuff. It's a good plan.
And all with a cool mojito,
looking at the sea.
What do you think?
Do you really have that much money?
But...
Where did you get all this from?
I earned it.
It's stolen.
No.
- Don't lie to me.
Well, it is stolen,
but I earned it with work.
I don't understand.
I worked hard
without seeing a fucking euro
because I was a dickhead
to think that he wanted to be with me.
Right, but this is a lot of money.
He was a dealer, he was loaded.
This is my cut after being
such an idiot.
And the watches and chains
were your cut too?
Well, a bonus for damages.
Goddamn you.
We can go far away.
We can go fucking far away.
Fuck it all.
You have to do me a favor first.
I need to know he's alive.
What can I do?
I broke my phone.
I only know my grandma's home number.
Wouldn't it be better
if you talked to her?
She'll be worried about you.
No matter what you've done,
grandmas are always ready...
Are you going to help me? Yes or no?
I'm going.
What?
- I'll wait downstairs, I can't listen.
He's alive.
A broken nose and a couple
of stitches on his forehead.
What did you say?
That I was a journalist
from Volcano TV.
Did she believe it?
I can still play
a supporting role well.
Did she say anything else?
Yes, your boyfriend is looking for you
but he's not going to report you.
He's not my boyfriend.
She said nothing about the money.
How was she?
She was sure
you weren't going to come back.
And she was crying.
Crying?
We're going fucking far away!
Let's go... Fuck it!
What are you doing?
Hey! But...
Look out.
- Jump in.
No.
- Come on!
Come on!
Where are you going?
When did you learn
to cook, brat?
My first omelet I made
when I was 9 or 10.
The day my old man left home.
Then.
My mom was depressed for many years
and I started making everything.
Fuck, paella. Fantastic.
One day I'll make you one.
Then my old lady remarried,
and she split too.
I was in a foster home until I was 18.
Then I had some fucked-up years,
actually.
I had to return to the island
with my grandparents.
My grandma was shocked
when she saw me cook,
she couldn't believe it.
There we go.
Am I or am I not
the fucking omelet king?
My grandma doesn't like it.
I haven't made one for ages,
I hope it's good.
What's wrong?
Don't you like it?
No, it's not that.
Is there something you haven't told me?
It's your grandmother.
She doesn't want you
to go back to the town.
And, if the rumors are true,
she'd rather...
Yes.
She'd rather I was dead than a fag.
Fucking old bitch.
I'll be down in half an hour.
- Yes.
Come in,
I still have a while to go.
You have to fold
these dresses carefully.
They're the good kind,
very expensive, they last a lifetime.
Where is it?
What?
- The bag.
The bag?
The bag with the money
and all the rest.
I don't know.
- "I don't know"?
I brought it here when we came to make
the call. Where did you put it?
I don't know,
I don't remember...
Answer me.
I don't know.
Fuck me!
Really, eh?
Forgive me, Toni,
but I don't remember.
You don't remember? No?
Do you know how much cash was inside it?
Do you have any idea what this means?
I don't know what
could've happened.
Did you talk to anyone
about the money?
No.
- No?
I don't think so.
Fuck!
Toni...
My bag has disappeared!
Calm down.
- I'm not calming down, fuck it!
I was remembering...
the first time
I caught a plane
I must've been 8 or 9.
We were going to Rome
for a child singer contest...
and before take-off
I asked my mother
what they meant
by all the signs that said "exit".
And do you know
what she told me?
That they meant
to say "excite"...
and that every time
there was one
life was going to
be exciting for me.
My poor mother.
Any news?
The receptionist is sure
that it was the Africans.
Why?
- How should I know?
Do you have any more money
apart from in the bag?
Nothing.
A stolen motorbike
and two dirty T-shirts.
I can't even pay
for the hotel.
When the nightingale sings
I let out a sigh
and before first light
sleep
will come to us.
Cry no more
and sleep.
I listen to the song
and leave weeping for later.
Cry no more
and remember
that tomorrow
will always return.
Get out of here now!
I swear it's the first time. I swear.
You're a crook and a thief.
Listen, I need this job.
I don't know what happened to me.
Who knows how long
you've been stealing from us.
I swear on my son it's the first time.
Do it for him.
I can't be out of a job now.
We've been feeding your son
for a long time.
I've told you so many times that I
didn't want him hanging around the hotel.
It wasn't the Africans after all.
Check it's all there.
You're not fucking up my life!
Yes, it's all there.
How do you want me to tell you?
Just go.
What language do I use?
You're not fucking up my life!
I don't want any more scenes.
Move it!
Go or I call the police.
Get out of here now!
You believe me, right?
I swear it's the first time.
I was desperate.
What are you looking at?
What are you looking at?
Nobody gives a shit here.
Now what do we do?
We're leaving.
The sooner, the better.
Amparito, sorry
I don't want to bother you.
The robbery was
annoying, wasn't it?
I never liked that girl,
I never trusted her.
Because...?
Just as well it was solved quickly,
without calling the police.
It's always a hassle.
By the way, Amparito,
the Volcano TV rep
is on the way to the hotel.
I dared to tell them
you're staying here
and they asked me
if they could interview you.
Me?
Yes, you.
Of course it'd be wise
not to mention the robbery.
You know what such negative publicity
could mean for a hotel like this.
Yeah, sure.
It's also better
not to mention the Africans.
I have nothing
against them, eh?
But it's better to...
keep them out of it.
Don't you think?
It's better if you talk
to us about your career.
Well, actually...
I'm a bit upset about
this whole robbery thing
and I don't know if I'm ready
to do an interview.
It'll only be a moment.
If you want to, of course.
Well, I'll make an effort.
Maybe you could talk
about your new projects,
some collaboration...
Yes, sure, of course.
Amparito,
you should put on
something more suitable.
Don't you think?
- Oh, yes.
All this
has caught me by surprise...
I haven't been able...
Don't worry, I'll keep them
busy while you get ready.
Thank you.
I've always trusted in
the generosity of strangers.
I beg your pardon?
Nothing, it's just me.
I'm not a stranger, Amparito.
Don't you remember?
Maybe you could tell the press
about our relationship.
I could use a little publicity
for my show.
Oh, yes, sure. We'll see.
Let's go.
Help you with the bags?
You'll have to wait,
I'm being interviewed.
Now?
Yes, it seems the press
found out I'm on the island.
What? We have to go now,
don't you understand?
It'll only be a moment,
a short interview. You'll see.
Here we go.
She's here. We're set.
We're set.
So you know,
I don't usually do interviews.
I'll make an exception
for my dear friend...
Giancarlo. Giancarlo Reyes.
We won't take up too much of your time.
- No, don't worry.
Here?
Yes, it's a shame
that all that glamour is lost.
I still have photos of...
those legendary parties.
I keep them all.
Well, right now
they're a historic document.
If not for those photos,
who would remember
those wonderful years, right?
Well, there's lots of
information on the Internet.
Yes, of course,
but it's not the same.
Thank you for sharing
your experience with us
and I wish...
But aren't you going to ask me
another question?
About what?
About my career, my projects.
No, we'll use archive images
of your first works and...
that'll be our intro.
Sure.
A big hand
for Amparito Lamar!
Aren't you getting changed?
What's wrong?
I'm not going.
What?
I'm not going with you, Toni.
- Why?
You saw what happened.
This interview
could relaunch my career.
The people haven't forgotten.
People? What people?
- The press, my fans.
Come on. Don't shit me.
For a few old folks who took a photo?
I'm an old lady too.
It's different.
No, it's not.
You said you'd take care of me,
that we were going
to take care of each other.
Go. And don't be corny,
I'm not your mother.
You're worse.
You don't understand,
but this is my life:
interviews, photos,
my admirers...
Fuck you.
It's better for both of us.
Really.
Piss off!
It's the best thing.
You'll see,
it's the best thing.
Where is everyone?
At the bingo.
The bingo?
In the dining hall
until dinner time.
Do you want a ticket?
We have an offer of
two for one with a drink.
No, I can't stay long. I'm sorry.
I can't stay.
My mother doesn't like being alone,
that's why I can't stay.
My mother worried
about me a lot.
Since I was small I've always
been her favorite. Always.
Always.
Thank you for inviting me.
Really, but I can't stay.
I have to be with my mom.
Amparo!
Amparo!
Amparo!
Amparo!
Amparo!
"AND ONE CAN BE BORN AGAIN ONE FINE DAY,
JUST BY SOMEONE REMEMBERING YOUR NAME".
ISLANDS
On all the islands this rise
is predicted for the rest of the week.
We continue with more news.
Due to the large number of boats
that have arrived in recent hours,
both the police and the NGOs
have been overwhelmed
and they confirm that they've
begun to transfer the migrants
to hotels and sports centers
all over the island.
None of the immigrants who arrived
in the Canaries in recent weeks...
I'M NOT AFRAID OF DYING,
BUT OF THIS ALIEN, AGGRESSIVE LAND.
Despite the law that obliges
to provide this in 72 hours.
In fact, most are starting
to receive expulsion orders
without even seeing a lawyer,
prosecutor or judge.
Report by Julio Casas.
Good morning, Julio, go ahead.
Hi, how are you, Rosa?
Good morning.
Yes, the news we have
to give this morning
is that we're facing the largest
arrival of boats in recent years.
And everything indicates that the rights
of the recent arrivals are being infringed
as they're not being seen
by the lawyers and dictated...
You can't smoke.
What's that?
No smoking in this taxi, lady.
While the trip lasts the taxi
is mine because I'm paying.
It's forbidden.
Unless you put it out now,
you'll have to get out.
ISLANDS
Boy.
Boy!
You, yes.
Help me with this.
Don't stare at me.
Isn't the bellboy coming
to help me with the bag?
Call Francisco,
you'll see when he sees
that no one has come out
to receive me.
How little dignity.
They need to leave their countries
to survive other threats
or simply the lack of expectations.
Almost all of the small boats
that arrived early this morning
had children on them.
So we've spoken to
the Director General of Immigration,
who has shown his concern
about this new wave of boats,
entailing a new institutional approach
to stop this migratory phenomenon.
Can't you see me?
I've been waiting half an hour
for help with my bag.
Sorry, we're understaffed.
I don't care.
I demand the complaints book.
You don't know who I am.
Don't you know who I am?
I'm Amparo Lamar.
Amparo Lamar.
Amparito.
Call Francisco.
Who's that?
Are you kidding me?
He's the hotel owner.
Some Russians or Chinese
bought the hotel.
We're in the process
of changeover, so...
Well, give me my room.
Do you have a reservation?
Yes, I called
a coupe of days ago.
You said Amparo...
Lamar.
Amparo Lamar.
Amparo Lamar.
No, it's not here.
Never mind,
the hotel's practically empty.
Empty?
But today's the Paradise Party.
Yes, but without a reservation,
you can't have dinner.
But wasn't it empty?
Practically empty, I said.
But with the Africans now...
- What Africans?
Now with the good weather
they come almost every day.
And you should see
what the sea's like.
But the hotel's half empty
and the police can't cope,
so they bring them here.
403. By the main staircase,
the elevator's not working.
No, no way.
I reserved the Dor Suite.
The Dor Suite?
It's very expensive,
no one's booked it in ages.
I have to get it cleaned.
- Do it.
Sofa, do the Dor Suite for me.
I can't now,
I'm doing the staircase.
I don't care,
do as I say, period.
I'm so sick of this girl.
You'll have to wait.
What?
You'll have to wait
because we're understaffed.
Ma'am...
Not here.
Excuse me!
Do you have a light?
Can't you hear me?
Do you have a light?
Shit!
Hello, is anyone there?
I need room service
and the phone's not working.
We don't serve food at midday.
The minibar's empty
and the phone's not working.
The hotel has suspended
room service, we have no staff.
I want a bottle
of chilled champagne.
We don't have any.
How is that possible?
I have champagne,
but it's not cold.
Then what good is it?
Shall I put one in the fridge
for you to get later?
No, I'll wait.
Meanwhile, get me a Manhattan.
Or don't you have that either?
Do many people usually
come to the hotel party?
No.
But you prepared the hall
for half the island.
You never know, but... no.
Years ago this was
showbiz's biggest party.
Roco Jurado once sang
in a beautiful green
sequined dress.
The party lasted...
two, three...
even four days.
Do you still have
the heated pool?
Yes, but now
it's called Aquagym.
Aquagym!
I met my second husband there.
A scoundrel.
I remember once a private plane
brought me for a magazine presentation.
With my own stewardess,
on a private plane.
The press still come, don't they?
The local press.
Volcano TV confirmed today.
Volcano TV...
Right.
Do you know who I am?
DO NOT DISTURB
What is this?
What is he doing?
What is he doing?
Hey!
What are you doing?
What are you going to do?
No, no, don't do it!
No!
Hey, no...!
Please!
Oh, please...
Is there anyone here that...?
No, no! Don't you dare!
No!
Please, no!
No!
Please!
Someone help me!
What's the matter with you?
Are you a dickhead or what?
What did you want to do?
- Why do you care?
In a pool.
Seriously?
I don't understand.
But why?
You're young.
And handsome.
- Don't touch me.
You're a stupid brat.
I don't care about you.
But on my mother you're not
doing anything stupid.
What are you looking at?
Really!
How many times
do I have to tell you?
Get out of the water now!
You can't use the facilities
or be in the guests section!
Sorry.
Was he bothering you?
I've told him 1000 times,
he can't bother the guests.
But no,
it's like I'm talking to someone else.
At the drop of a hat
he's in the water again.
Get out now,
I have to go back to the kitchen!
Where are you going?
Get out now, damn it!
Didn't you hear me?
Don't you dare do
anything stupid, eh?
Wait, please!
I'm talking to you!
- Why are you following me?
Where are you going?
Do you have an illness?
Or did your girlfriend leave you?
Is that it?
A girlfriend or boyfriend?
What the hell are you saying?
- I want to know why.
It's my business!
Hey, wait!
Wait!
Now what?
Are you going to jump
into the sea?
I warn you,
it's much more complicated.
And it's full of tourists.
I can help you.
- I don't want anyone to save me.
No, I don't mean to save you.
- What then?
Water's not good.
Much less sea water.
Water enters your lungs, asphyxia,
suffering...
No, no, really, no.
Pills.
That's a good solution.
And I've got lots.
Enough to knock out an elephant.
Just kidding.
Do you want them or not?
I'll give them to you tomorrow.
Two whole bottles.
No, not tomorrow, today.
No.
Today you're having
dinner with me.
Yes, it's the price of the pills.
A good deal, huh?
I have money. How much?
I don't want money,
just dinner with you.
It's a trap.
You won't convince me, eh?
Look, don't get it wrong.
I just want a dinner.
Tomorrow, do what you like,
I don't care.
But not today.
Not today.
9 in the hotel dining room.
And change clothes,
it's a fancy dinner.
My treat.
One, two.
One, two, two.
Bah.
Bah.
Bah. Yes.
Why are you looking
at me like that?
Do I look awful?
It's my mom's dressing gown
and I'm very fond of it.
Very.
Fuck, fuck, fuck.
TONI, TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE
I SEE YOU THERE CONNECTED
Christ!
Who is it?
Amparo.
The pills lady.
I just wanted to check
that you were still alive.
I reserved a table
in the dining room.
And some chilled champagne.
Do you like champagne?
A Manhattan, please.
Did you chill the champagne,
as I asked?
Don't worry.
- Two bottles, right?
No, three's better.
Yes, make it three.
And put it on my bill.
Everything, dinner too.
The Dor Suite.
I've always stayed there.
This time too.
You make them well.
What's your name?
Badenol.
Guzmn Badenol Bentez.
What kind of name is that?
No, no. It's too hard.
They call me Lolo.
I won't remember.
I'll tell you a secret.
Everyone knows me as Amparo,
but that's my stage name:
Amparo Lamar.
My real name is Isabel.
Isabel Garca Laguna.
Horrible, isn't it?
Isabel Garca Laguna.
I almost didn't remember.
Look who's here, my heartthrob.
A drink, or would you rather
go straight to dinner?
Give me the pills.
Dinner first.
Give them to me or...
- What?
I don't care about anything.
Much less an old nut like you.
You don't scare me.
Believe it or not, this hotel
has the island's top chef.
A marvel.
I assure you, you've never tried
a seafood cocktail like this.
You like champagne, right?
Take what you've kept
for me to the table.
You'll see, you'll like it.
Let's go.
That's it, drink slowly.
The champagne.
Well, if we're having
dinner together,
I should know your name,
don't you think?
Toni.
Nice to meet you, Toni.
I'm Amparo.
Amparo Lamar.
Perhaps my name rings a bell.
You're very young.
What are you doing there?
Come on, let's go
inside right now.
Let's go, I'm working.
At one time my breakfast
was a chilled bottle.
The good stuff.
The expensive kind.
An old person's thing.
Don't you believe it.
An old fag.
I'm ordering another.
Hey...
Well, let's talk.
But not serious things, no.
I detest serious things
or big subjects.
No, they're humdrum.
- What do you want me to tell you?
I don't know, whatever
you like, but something.
Are you really famous?
Famous for what?
I was a child prodigy.
At 7, my mother
put me in a singing contest
and I won.
I was so cute.
I looked a lot like Marisol.
Then I did a series called...
"What a Mess, Amparito".
Maybe it rings a bell.
What's wrong?
Everyone saw the series.
I always ended
the episode saying:
"What a mess, a mess I'm in".
Everyone repeated it.
There was even a doll
with my face.
Fuck. That's so pathetic.
I also did lots of movies.
A lot, because I was very pretty.
Well, gorgeous.
My mother took care of me
like a princess.
Why the look?
Don't you believe me?
"Amparo Lamar's beauty
eats up the screen."
Her features,
now adult and perfect,
give us a glimpse
that the beautiful child
we knew in her day
held inside
a stunning actress
"with the charm and glitter
of a true star."
5-star review for
"The Woman Without Sea".
A film we shot here,
in this hotel.
Not a soul saw it, but...
I was so pretty, please...
What about you?
Me, nothing.
Why do you want my pills?
You wouldn't understand.
Try me.
I was with my girlfriend
for five years, since I came here.
We were going to get married.
And?
I caught her fucking
in a vacant lot near my house.
With a local lad.
We had a scuffle
and she defended him.
They'd been hooking up for a year.
Fucking bitch.
Is that it?
That's everything?
Yes, what's wrong?
You want to kill yourself
because you were cheated on
by some girl.
That's stupid, please.
If all the cucks killed themselves
the planet would be deserted.
We'd end world hunger.
Yes.
How wishy-washy you all are!
Please, over a girlfriend!
Come on, don't shit me!
Have the press arrived?
No, not yet.
Sorry to bother you.
Amparo Lamar?
I'm Giancarlo. Giancarlo Reyes.
Do you remember me?
We met many years ago.
Precisely here, in this very hotel.
Do I owe you money?
No.
Well, yes,
but that doesn't matter.
I don't have any money,
I have nothing.
Only debts and a broken nail.
No, no.
I don't care about money, no way.
We had a night of love.
I did with you?
Yes.
It was many years ago.
I was new to the stage.
Well, to this stage. And...
I never thought I'd see you again.
I've never stopped thinking
about that night.
My nail's broken, shit.
And I didn't bring anything to...
I can't leave it like this,
it all has to be perfect.
If you want,
I can get you something.
Where's Toni?
Why isn't he back?
How could I think
of leaving him alone?
I'm an idiot.
Have you seen Toni?
Who's that?
Toni!
Toni, are you here?
Are you alright?
- Christ!
Won't you even let me
piss in peace?!
I was worried.
I'm a fool. You tricked me.
You have no pills,
you don't have shit.
You're a crazy old lady
who wants company.
Of course I have pills.
Give me the fucking pills.
Give me the pills!
- Let go of me!
Give me the fucking pills!
No.
No.
No, no, no, no.
No, no, no. No, no.
No.
No.
Relax...
- I didn't mean to.
No, I'm fine, eh?
- No.
Really, I'm fine.
- No way.
Take it easy. It was just...
too much alcohol for one night.
And I'm sure the champagne
was cheap, that's it.
Not again, fuck, fuck.
What's the matter with you?
I killed him.
I didn't mean to.
I got nervous.
I started beating his face,
I couldn't stop.
His face was covered in blood.
I got scared,
I didn't check if he was breathing.
I ran away.
I killed him. I didn't mean to.
I didn't mean to.
Breathe. Come on, breathe.
See why I need the pills? I'm shit.
Don't say that.
Why don't you call your girlfriend?
No, no, no. No.
Or your parents.
A mother is...
You don't have parents?
I don't remember.
I don't remember anything.
Your crazy mouth that provokes me.
And dances with a magic spell.
You shine when you dance
at the party, party Paradise.
Party, party, party, in Paradise.
With your spell, in Paradise.
I want a night without end.
Sun and moon in Paradise.
What good fortune in Paradise.
A night you won't forget.
Paradise party!
Giancarlo Reyes! Thank you!
Thank you.
Now, to finish, I'd like to
dedicate a song to someone
very special to me,
who's with us tonight,
honoring us with her presence.
Introducing on stage, the great...
Amparo Lamar!
A big hand!
What's wrong?
Why aren't you applauding?
Don't you know who I am?
You must remember.
You're my age.
No one? Really?
You're all shit, you don't care about
anything or anyone.
What more do you want?
I've given you everything.
What more do you want?
Everything.
- Amparo.
I've given you everything.
Amparo, let's go.
- No, leave me alone.
Someone has to tell them the truth.
And the truth
is that they're going to die.
Yes, you're all going to die.
But you'll die alone,
because no one will love you.
Or remember you.
No one.
Amparito, relax.
Nobody will love you.
- Don't touch her!
Or remember you.
- Let's go.
Where are we going?
- Let's go outside.
Have you got cigarettes?
No.
I've got some dope.
Dope?
- Do you want some?
I haven't smoked dope in ages.
When I was 15, I smoked loads.
My mother got so mad. Poor lady.
I went from being the perfect girl
to weighing over 100 kilos.
I loved being fat.
All I wanted was to eat
and smoke dope.
My mother said to me:
"With that weight and height
you'll never get
a boyfriend or a job".
Do you know
what she also told me?
"Stay away from ugliness
because it's a kind of death".
That's what she told me.
And that was engraved here.
Some things you don't forget.
Do you miss them?
Who?
- Your parents.
Didn't you say they were dead?
- I didn't tell you that.
So they're alive?
I guess so.
I live with my grandmother
in a village near the port.
My parents met in this hotel.
They worked in the kitchens.
- Maybe I met them.
I don't think so.
What do you know?
Here, here.
Are you alright?
Are you better?
Are you sure?
Yes.
Don't worry.
I was just a bit dizzy.
Do you want me
to get you some water?
Oh, don't look at me.
I must look awful.
You look pretty to me.
Liar.
- No, shit.
You're very well preserved
for your age.
I haven't had
any work done for years.
My husband conned me,
bled me dry and I had to
settle for this face.
But thanks anyway.
Now you are young
and handsome.
Very young.
No, I can't, I can't.
I understand.
No, you don't.
Yes, I could be your mother
or your grandmother.
It's not that.
- I'm not offended, really.
I don't like women.
And your girlfriend?
Was it a lie?
- No.
I was with Bego
for five years, it's true.
Then?
I'm not a fag.
But with him I go crazy.
I don't know what happens,
but I'm not me.
He threatened to tell
my grandmother,
Bego, the whole town.
I got nervous.
I started hitting him.
I couldn't stop.
I'd gotten in lots of trouble
because of him.
But I couldn't help it.
He'd call me and I'd be there
like an asshole.
Do you believe me?
The fucker was using me.
What was I to do?
Relax.
He threatened to tell
my grandmother.
And that, no way.
I can't.
I won't be able to.
My grandmother knows now,
I don't know what to do.
Sure, relax.
I can't.
Relax, relax.
Shit!
Come.
Come!
Don't let him do anything bad.
You hear me?
If you see anything strange,
follow him.
And stick with him.
Got it?
What are you doing?
Will you show me how to swim?
Are you mute or what?
Do you know how to swim?
I have money.
I can pay you.
Kid, how do I tell you?
Get out of the water now!
Do you want me to get fired?
You can't use the premises!
Get out now, damn it!
Didn't you hear me?
Go on.
Go on, I won't drown,
I promise.
I'm fed up with you.
I can't take any more.
I can't.
If they say something to me,
you've really had it.
Amparo?
Amparo.
Hello?
Amparo.
Hello?
TO THE PRESS
You're shitting me!
Accumulated data confirms
that the Canaries
have received so far this month
their highest volume of...
Have you seen Amparo?
- Who?
The lady from the suite,
she was with me.
No, I don't think so.
- Are you sure?
A lot of people go by here.
Shit, man!
Excuse me.
Excuse me!
Have you seen
the lady from the Dor suite?
No?
And that's why we don't want
to talk about figures,
because behind every number
is a story.
A story like that
of this 9-year-old boy...
We don't serve food at noon.
Have you seen the lady who
had dinner with me last night?
Have you or not?
- No, I haven't seen her.
And now, sports.
Hey, have you seen her?
Have you seen her or not?
Okay.
Wait!
Hey! Wait!
Wait!
What the hell's wrong with you?
You're crazier than I thought.
What do you want with all this?
Is this a setup or what?
I thought you were worried
about me. I'm a fool.
You just want to do
your shitty show for the press.
No? That's it, the asshole
brat screws up your plans.
What's wrong?
Why don't you answer?
What were you going to do?
Have you taken something?
Answer me.
Leave me alone.
I don't want to.
It's none of your business.
But you started it.
Leave me alone, go on.
Go back to your brat stuff.
No.
I beg you, please, leave me alone.
No!
Onset of Alzheimer's.
Do you know what that is?
The first stage,
but it progresses fast,
much faster than expected.
My mother died without recalling
she had a daughter. Or her name.
I won't go through the same thing.
I can't.
Do you understand now?
- No.
It's not that hard.
Do you know what I've give
to forget what I did?
You don't get it.
I was Amparo Lamar.
I'm not letting you die.
Even if you are a crazy old lady.
I've always liked islands,
especially those that have a volcano.
That's why I like coming
back here so much.
Every island has its volcano.
Really?
No. But they should.
My grandfather always said
my father was like a volcano,
that as a boy he was quiet
for a long time,
and suddenly, out of nowhere,
he'd explode and destroy everything.
He told me I inherited
this from my father.
What a shitty inheritance.
Inheritances are all shit.
Let's go.
Where?
- Anywhere.
No.
To another island,
where no one knows us.
What for?
To have champagne
for breakfast and smoke dope.
Why do you need me for that?
- Why not?
Why burden yourself
with a crazy old lady?
Soon I won't even
remember your name.
Good.
Besides, I have
no maternal instinct,
if that's what you're after.
I don't want a mother.
- Then?
I don't like being alone.
Nor do I.
I have money.
A lot.
You?
- Yes. What's wrong?
I'm surprised.
We could go to a Caribbean island.
Or one of those places
where it's always summer.
You're lying to me again.
- No, shit.
I'll take care of you
when you go potty.
And you watch that I don't do
stupid stuff. It's a good plan.
And all with a cool mojito,
looking at the sea.
What do you think?
Do you really have that much money?
But...
Where did you get all this from?
I earned it.
It's stolen.
No.
- Don't lie to me.
Well, it is stolen,
but I earned it with work.
I don't understand.
I worked hard
without seeing a fucking euro
because I was a dickhead
to think that he wanted to be with me.
Right, but this is a lot of money.
He was a dealer, he was loaded.
This is my cut after being
such an idiot.
And the watches and chains
were your cut too?
Well, a bonus for damages.
Goddamn you.
We can go far away.
We can go fucking far away.
Fuck it all.
You have to do me a favor first.
I need to know he's alive.
What can I do?
I broke my phone.
I only know my grandma's home number.
Wouldn't it be better
if you talked to her?
She'll be worried about you.
No matter what you've done,
grandmas are always ready...
Are you going to help me? Yes or no?
I'm going.
What?
- I'll wait downstairs, I can't listen.
He's alive.
A broken nose and a couple
of stitches on his forehead.
What did you say?
That I was a journalist
from Volcano TV.
Did she believe it?
I can still play
a supporting role well.
Did she say anything else?
Yes, your boyfriend is looking for you
but he's not going to report you.
He's not my boyfriend.
She said nothing about the money.
How was she?
She was sure
you weren't going to come back.
And she was crying.
Crying?
We're going fucking far away!
Let's go... Fuck it!
What are you doing?
Hey! But...
Look out.
- Jump in.
No.
- Come on!
Come on!
Where are you going?
When did you learn
to cook, brat?
My first omelet I made
when I was 9 or 10.
The day my old man left home.
Then.
My mom was depressed for many years
and I started making everything.
Fuck, paella. Fantastic.
One day I'll make you one.
Then my old lady remarried,
and she split too.
I was in a foster home until I was 18.
Then I had some fucked-up years,
actually.
I had to return to the island
with my grandparents.
My grandma was shocked
when she saw me cook,
she couldn't believe it.
There we go.
Am I or am I not
the fucking omelet king?
My grandma doesn't like it.
I haven't made one for ages,
I hope it's good.
What's wrong?
Don't you like it?
No, it's not that.
Is there something you haven't told me?
It's your grandmother.
She doesn't want you
to go back to the town.
And, if the rumors are true,
she'd rather...
Yes.
She'd rather I was dead than a fag.
Fucking old bitch.
I'll be down in half an hour.
- Yes.
Come in,
I still have a while to go.
You have to fold
these dresses carefully.
They're the good kind,
very expensive, they last a lifetime.
Where is it?
What?
- The bag.
The bag?
The bag with the money
and all the rest.
I don't know.
- "I don't know"?
I brought it here when we came to make
the call. Where did you put it?
I don't know,
I don't remember...
Answer me.
I don't know.
Fuck me!
Really, eh?
Forgive me, Toni,
but I don't remember.
You don't remember? No?
Do you know how much cash was inside it?
Do you have any idea what this means?
I don't know what
could've happened.
Did you talk to anyone
about the money?
No.
- No?
I don't think so.
Fuck!
Toni...
My bag has disappeared!
Calm down.
- I'm not calming down, fuck it!
I was remembering...
the first time
I caught a plane
I must've been 8 or 9.
We were going to Rome
for a child singer contest...
and before take-off
I asked my mother
what they meant
by all the signs that said "exit".
And do you know
what she told me?
That they meant
to say "excite"...
and that every time
there was one
life was going to
be exciting for me.
My poor mother.
Any news?
The receptionist is sure
that it was the Africans.
Why?
- How should I know?
Do you have any more money
apart from in the bag?
Nothing.
A stolen motorbike
and two dirty T-shirts.
I can't even pay
for the hotel.
When the nightingale sings
I let out a sigh
and before first light
sleep
will come to us.
Cry no more
and sleep.
I listen to the song
and leave weeping for later.
Cry no more
and remember
that tomorrow
will always return.
Get out of here now!
I swear it's the first time. I swear.
You're a crook and a thief.
Listen, I need this job.
I don't know what happened to me.
Who knows how long
you've been stealing from us.
I swear on my son it's the first time.
Do it for him.
I can't be out of a job now.
We've been feeding your son
for a long time.
I've told you so many times that I
didn't want him hanging around the hotel.
It wasn't the Africans after all.
Check it's all there.
You're not fucking up my life!
Yes, it's all there.
How do you want me to tell you?
Just go.
What language do I use?
You're not fucking up my life!
I don't want any more scenes.
Move it!
Go or I call the police.
Get out of here now!
You believe me, right?
I swear it's the first time.
I was desperate.
What are you looking at?
What are you looking at?
Nobody gives a shit here.
Now what do we do?
We're leaving.
The sooner, the better.
Amparito, sorry
I don't want to bother you.
The robbery was
annoying, wasn't it?
I never liked that girl,
I never trusted her.
Because...?
Just as well it was solved quickly,
without calling the police.
It's always a hassle.
By the way, Amparito,
the Volcano TV rep
is on the way to the hotel.
I dared to tell them
you're staying here
and they asked me
if they could interview you.
Me?
Yes, you.
Of course it'd be wise
not to mention the robbery.
You know what such negative publicity
could mean for a hotel like this.
Yeah, sure.
It's also better
not to mention the Africans.
I have nothing
against them, eh?
But it's better to...
keep them out of it.
Don't you think?
It's better if you talk
to us about your career.
Well, actually...
I'm a bit upset about
this whole robbery thing
and I don't know if I'm ready
to do an interview.
It'll only be a moment.
If you want to, of course.
Well, I'll make an effort.
Maybe you could talk
about your new projects,
some collaboration...
Yes, sure, of course.
Amparito,
you should put on
something more suitable.
Don't you think?
- Oh, yes.
All this
has caught me by surprise...
I haven't been able...
Don't worry, I'll keep them
busy while you get ready.
Thank you.
I've always trusted in
the generosity of strangers.
I beg your pardon?
Nothing, it's just me.
I'm not a stranger, Amparito.
Don't you remember?
Maybe you could tell the press
about our relationship.
I could use a little publicity
for my show.
Oh, yes, sure. We'll see.
Let's go.
Help you with the bags?
You'll have to wait,
I'm being interviewed.
Now?
Yes, it seems the press
found out I'm on the island.
What? We have to go now,
don't you understand?
It'll only be a moment,
a short interview. You'll see.
Here we go.
She's here. We're set.
We're set.
So you know,
I don't usually do interviews.
I'll make an exception
for my dear friend...
Giancarlo. Giancarlo Reyes.
We won't take up too much of your time.
- No, don't worry.
Here?
Yes, it's a shame
that all that glamour is lost.
I still have photos of...
those legendary parties.
I keep them all.
Well, right now
they're a historic document.
If not for those photos,
who would remember
those wonderful years, right?
Well, there's lots of
information on the Internet.
Yes, of course,
but it's not the same.
Thank you for sharing
your experience with us
and I wish...
But aren't you going to ask me
another question?
About what?
About my career, my projects.
No, we'll use archive images
of your first works and...
that'll be our intro.
Sure.
A big hand
for Amparito Lamar!
Aren't you getting changed?
What's wrong?
I'm not going.
What?
I'm not going with you, Toni.
- Why?
You saw what happened.
This interview
could relaunch my career.
The people haven't forgotten.
People? What people?
- The press, my fans.
Come on. Don't shit me.
For a few old folks who took a photo?
I'm an old lady too.
It's different.
No, it's not.
You said you'd take care of me,
that we were going
to take care of each other.
Go. And don't be corny,
I'm not your mother.
You're worse.
You don't understand,
but this is my life:
interviews, photos,
my admirers...
Fuck you.
It's better for both of us.
Really.
Piss off!
It's the best thing.
You'll see,
it's the best thing.
Where is everyone?
At the bingo.
The bingo?
In the dining hall
until dinner time.
Do you want a ticket?
We have an offer of
two for one with a drink.
No, I can't stay long. I'm sorry.
I can't stay.
My mother doesn't like being alone,
that's why I can't stay.
My mother worried
about me a lot.
Since I was small I've always
been her favorite. Always.
Always.
Thank you for inviting me.
Really, but I can't stay.
I have to be with my mom.
Amparo!
Amparo!
Amparo!
Amparo!
Amparo!
"AND ONE CAN BE BORN AGAIN ONE FINE DAY,
JUST BY SOMEONE REMEMBERING YOUR NAME".
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