Lady of Guadalupe (2020) Movie Script
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John.
How's your wife?
Same.
She's just doing the same.
If not worse.
She may never come back.
I'm sorry.
I should have been
with her, Father.
And I wasn't, Father.
Think about the moments
you've had together,
instead of the
ones you have not.
I'm trying.
I'm trying.
Hi.
Hi, can I help you?
Yeah, do you have any
books on Pancho Villa?
Yes, HH-17.
HH-17, thank you.
Of course.
I'm sorry.
Aisle HH-17.
- Oh, it's the other one.
- Yeah.
Okay.
Hey, do you like
Christmas parties?
That's a personal question.
Of course I do, everybody does.
Can I get your number?
What for?
So I can maybe invite you
to a really cool
Christmas party.
I don't know you.
Right.
Yeah, you're right.
So then,
allow me to introduce myself.
John Martinez.
A young and ambitious reporter.
Pleasure to meet you, John.
Pleasure to meet you too.
But I still don't know you.
But if you give
me your number,
you'll get to know me better.
John, would you give a
complete stranger your number?
Only to a cute one like you.
Okay.
This better be a great party.
Thank you.
Of course.
Thank you for coming all
the way to meet with me here.
Please tell me what happened
after the Virgin
appeared in Mexico.
Putiline, how's your father?
Good.
Say hello to him.
I will.
Michitaga.
My cousin.
Do you like the flowers?
Yes.
They're fresh and beautiful.
Just like you.
I think they'll make a
perfect offering for Gonati.
An offering?
Yes.
So I can maybe give you a son.
I don't want you
getting a second wife.
My love.
I don't need a second wife.
I love you.
Just you.
So do I, my sweet man.
Will you come with me?
To lay my offering?
It is a beautiful
day for an offering.
You got it?
Latin Heritage Day.
Yeah, okay.
Yeah, bye.
Mr. John Martinez.
How can I help you?
Please, don't make me do this.
Don't give me another
Latino story, please.
What's wrong with
the story I gave you?
There's nothing wrong.
John, do you remember
when I hired you,
I told you that it
would take a while
to establish a career here?
Besides, you are our
Latin specialist.
Boss, please.
No, no.
Of course you can,
come on, I mean...
What is your last name?
What about my last name?
You know my last name.
What is your last name?
Martinez.
There, that sounds
like Latin specialist.
The Latin specialist
only gives me a story
to write every two weeks.
And?
And I wanna write more.
I want to try to
make more money.
John, when you bring
in a quality story,
then we can talk about money.
I'm under pressure
here, you know?
Mary's having our first baby.
Congratulations.
Well, you know,
every baby is a blessing.
Is it a girl or a boy?
No, she's gonna be a girl.
- Wow.
- Yeah.
Oh, wait.
That's a real Cuban cigar.
Thank you.
Well...
Thank you, boss.
Look, I just want to know
if there is some future
for me here, that's all.
Stop, John, you
have a future here.
You know, I gave the
piece to Michael
because that's what he does.
He's all over it.
Just look at him.
He knows all about it.
So, that's his thing.
But you're old school, man.
Hey, you still type up your
stories on a typewriter.
That's because I have
no money for a laptop.
I mean, that's the only reason.
I've got an opportunity
for you here, okay?
If you would just write
quality Latin stories,
you could make more money than
all of these editors here.
So, you're taking that class?
Not yet.
Well, let's get with it.
You need to find out about
the Lady of Guadalupe
and the native
that she spoke to.
You mean Juan Diego.
Very good, John, you
are doing your research.
So we're clear.
You'll write a
story about faith.
Because after all, faith
is the most important thing
in the holidays.
You're right.
Faith, John.
Faith.
Faith.
- Faith.
- Okay.
Faith.
Thanks for the cigar.
Hi, John.
I have some things for you.
Really, what's all this?
So, how's Mary?
She's doing fine, thank you.
Is she ready?
Ready for what?
For the baby to pop.
You know how it is.
It's been hard to get
some sleep lately.
Give me a second.
Mr. Dominguez's office.
How may I...
Mr. Dominguez's office.
How may I help you?
Ah, Mr. Dominguez, yes.
Yes, he's here.
Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
Yes, okay.
Bye.
Mr. Dominguez asked
me to tell you
to get your A-S-S moving.
And you better be there tonight.
Tonight?
Yeah, tonight.
Mary's gonna kill me,
you know that, right?
Yeah.
What's up?
What's going on?
Hey.
Wow.
That's pretty cool.
Hey, sir?
Sir?
Que? What?
How much for a hot dog?
$2.
Let me have one.
- Everything on it?
- Sure thing.
So that's the Lady
of Guadalupe, huh?
Si, that's my
Virgin, Guadalupe.
She's helped me get
over here to America
and start my cart
and do everything.
That's pretty cool.
She does a lot
of miracles, man.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Here's your change.
You know what,
this is for you.
Thank you.
Hey, amigo.
She takes care of
you and protects you.
Take care, have a good one.
Hey, babe?
You have three
new messages, message one.
Hey, John.
- Baby?
- This is your dad.
Listen, when you get this,
give me a call.
I hope you're doing fine, son.
And I know that you always miss
your mom around these days.
So, give me a call, okay?
Bye.
Message two.
This is a message
for Mr. John Martinez.
This is Sally calling
from All Wire Power.
We haven't received
your last payment.
Please be sure to submit
it as soon as possible.
Thank you and have a great day.
Message three.
Hi, Honey.
I called you on your
horrible cellphone,
but you didn't pick up.
So, I had to go run and
get some stuff for tonight,
but I left you some cookies.
Love you.
Miss you, Mom.
Honey?
Hey, babe.
- Hey.
- I gotta tell you,
these cookies are phenomenal.
They're awesome, right?
They are incredible.
Ah, that's so good.
Where do you get 'em from?
Well, I hunted down
these Girl Scouts,
and when they weren't looking
and they were distracted,
I snatched it from
them and then I ran.
Oh yeah, you ran?
Yeah, I did.
Well, okay, maybe not quite.
I rolled.
Well, thanks for
rolling for my cookies.
Oh, so.
Babe, did you get that
article you wanted?
No, I didn't.
Really?
Yeah, no.
So sorry.
Mr. Domingez is forcing me
to take this theology class
because he wants to have
me writing a new article
about Latin faith.
Well, I think
that's interesting.
Well, yeah.
Tonight.
Oh, okay.
Well, can you go next week?
No, no, they have a
new speaker coming in
and I gotta be there tonight.
I'm so sorry.
Sorry.
It's okay.
Don't worry.
Baby showers are for
girls anyway, right? So...
It's okay.
- It's okay?
- Yeah.
So you're not mad?
- No.
- You're not mad?
- I am not mad.
- I don't believe you.
I'm not mad.
Look seriously, I hate you
driving that car at night.
Maybe your mom can pick you up?
Me and my trusty
car, we're fine.
And why don't, you know what?
Why don't you catch
up with me after class
and you drive me home.
Deal.
- Deal?
- Yeah.
Okay.
Another one.
No, whoa, whoa.
I'm glad that you're
taking this class
and that you get to learn
about your family culture.
Oh, yeah.
And look, I will take pictures
and tell you about
whatever you missed
at our baby shower.
I wanna go.
What?
Sure you do.
Seriously, I wanna be there,
I wanna be there with you.
Don't worry.
You're always with me.
And.
What is that?
For you.
Just catch up with
me when you can.
When you get out of class.
You are the most
beautiful woman on Earth,
and the most important
thing in my life.
You know that, right?
Our lives.
What?
Tell me.
- She is moving.
- Is she?
- Wanna feel her kick?
- Yeah.
Yeah?
You better get going,
you're gonna be late.
Yeah.
I hate this car.
Don't be grumpy.
Bye, babe.
- Bye.
- I love you.
I love you too.
It is God who has
given us Guadalupe.
It wasn't invented by any man.
I know your professor will be
covering some of the miracles
attributed to Guadalupe,
but first things first.
The image is on cactus paper.
And in over 400 years, it
hasn't deteriorated or aged.
Second,
look at the stars
that surround her.
They identically match the stars
in the winter sky at 1531.
When she appeared to Juan Diego.
The stars are not in a
pattern as we see from Earth.
But in a perspective,
as if looking down to
us from the heavens.
Also, look at her eyes.
You can see the
image of Juan Diego
too small and way too
detailed to have been painted
by any man at that time.
Juan is praying.
And keep in mind, all
this happened in 1531.
These things could not
have been done by any man.
Yes?
I just have a
question, Father.
Today, with all the access
we have to technology
and science, how does the
story of Lady of Guadalupe
even remain relevant?
Does love,
hospitality, security,
simplicity still
important today?
Now, Juan has learned that...
I'm so sorry for
the interruption,
and I don't mean to be rude.
But is there any proof
Juan Diego even existed?
What's your name?
John.
John, are you
a theology major?
No, Father, I'm just
writing an article.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry about this.
I'm so sorry.
Thank you.
Yeah, as I was
explaining to you,
I'm just writing an
article for something
outside of academia.
Sounds very interesting.
Please speak with
me after class.
I will.
And rememberturn
off your phone.
Yeah, I'm sorry.
We'll get through the rest
of your questions next time.
Hold on, hold on, hold on.
We want to thank
Father Xavier Escalada,
our visiting Spanish
Jesuit scholar.
Father Escalada lived most
of his life in Mexico.
He's a Guadeloupan historian.
Father, thank you for sharing
those wonderful
insights with us.
Now you may go.
I gotta run, Father.
Thank you so much.
Always a pleasure.
Father.
I wanna thank you as well,
and I need to apologize
for my phone ringing.
Don't worry.
Tell me about the
article you're writing.
It's not a big deal.
Everything matters
in God's eyes, my son.
Yeah.
I'm writing for the Latin Voice,
you know, the newspaper.
Just a small article about
faith in Latin culture.
And the Lady of Guadalupe
is my starting point.
She's always a
good place to start.
I agree with that.
I would love to
have your insights.
And I don't know if you
wanna share some materials.
Like what?
Like things you
don't find in books.
Of course, let me
show you some materials.
Yeah, sure.
Here's some materials
that might help with your...
Father, I gotta ask
you this one more time.
Do you think Juan
Diego really existed?
It's always difficult
to have faith, my son.
Check them out and
we'll talk again later.
Thank you.
And remember,
Juan Diego lived in a time
that would be considered
a modern-day war zone.
Can I actually
get your number?
- Sure.
- Yeah?
I'm so sorry again.
I don't know what's happening
but let me take this one.
Just one second.
Hello.
Yes.
I'm from the Medical Center.
Is this Mr. Martinez?
Yeah, this is John Martinez.
Yes, your wife's been
in a serious car accident.
What?
She's in critical condition.
You need to come
down here right away.
I'm on my way.
- Is everything okay?
- No, Father.
It's my wife.
She's at the hospital right now.
- Of course.
- Thank you.
We'll get together later.
Yes.
Food's ready.
Father Da Gand was
speaking to a group of us.
He said my spirit could be
saved into eternal life.
In the heavens.
Your spirit is fine.
It's the land that the
Spaniards are concerned about.
Priests are trying to learn
and understand our ways.
They say we're all
sons of the same god.
We're not that different.
Some corn?
Your cousin, Utaka, told me
that their priests visit the
villages escorted by soldiers.
They talk about love
and eternal life.
So why do they need to
be escorted by soldiers?
Can I go with you
to hear the priests?
Yes, my love.
But it's far away.
I don't mind.
You should fear the
wrath of our gods.
You're right, Uncle.
Our gods are full
of fear and wrath.
Tonight I'm meeting
with the elders.
You should support your people.
I support my people.
I do not support violence.
Do it for me.
Okay, Uncle.
I will go with you.
Mr. Martinez.
Yes.
I'm Dr.
Patel, you can come in now.
Yeah.
How is she?
We're doing everything we
can to save her and the baby.
But you need to know she's
in critical condition.
I need to get your garments
so you can see your wife.
Dr. Flinn, 55-450.
Dr Flinn, 55-
I'll be right back
with your garments.
Thank you.
Fly, baby.
I'm here.
I'm here.
Stay with me, baby.
Stay with me, don't leave.
Don't leave, stay with me.
Don't leave.
Stay with me.
Hi, John, who is this lovely
young woman, your daughter?
I don't have any kids, Rosie.
You know that, right?
I'm just kidding.
Yeah.
Rosie, this is Mary.
- Nice to meet you, Mary.
- Nice to meet you, Rosie.
So where did you meet her?
On one of my many exciting
Latin investigations.
Okay, nevermind.
Mary, how did you meet him?
I met him at the library
and he asked for my number
to invite me to this party.
- Really?
- And he told me
that there was gonna
be amazing wine here.
And he lied.
He lied.
The wine is great, yeah.
I'm a liar.
You see, Mary?
All men are liars, all liars.
I thought it was
gonna be great.
Another lie, men don't think.
Okay, well, Mary, I
will see you around.
Later.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
No more Christmas wine for you.
I mean, why?
I thought that was your plan.
My plan?
Yes, your plan.
Here's Johnny!
Yeah.
Hello, boss.
Ooh,
and who is this lovely lady?
Hi, I'm Mary.
- Hi.
- Hi.
How can I help you?
Are you lost, can I
get you something?
No, no, no.
I'm not lost, I'm with him.
But, thank you.
Well, don't stay
too long with this one
or you will get lost.
Funny, very funny.
Do you mind?
No, please.
Go ahead.
Wait for me?
Sure.
John, come in.
Hi, Father.
Please, sit down.
Thank you for
taking time to meet with me.
I'm always glad to help.
How's your wife?
She's not good, Father.
She was driving to
her mother's house
and apparently she got
hit by a drunk driver.
Dear God.
She's in critical care now.
Be strong and
have faith, my son.
God never puts you in a
situation that you cannot handle.
Gotta be honest
with you, Father.
I've never been big on faith.
There are certain things that
I just, I don't understand.
Do you wanna start
with the interview now?
Of course.
Please tell me
about the environment
in the life of Juan Diego or
around the time of the miracle.
The Spaniards continued to
colonize what is now Mexico.
Diseases traveled with the
Spanish, spread like wildfire.
It was a true dark
time for the New Spain.
Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V.
Your Highness, though we
tried to bring our true God
to a people suffering
without him,
we have had too little success.
The night is dark and hope
is far beyond what simple men
can request of the
Lord, our Savior.
The natives are
restless, resent us.
And legends of the
curse of Montezuma
are spreading in the region.
The natives are
plotting against us.
It is my belief
only a miracle can save us.
You all know why we are here.
The Spanish believe
they are all-powerful.
But Montezuma knew
these men were not gods.
They are simple mortals.
They have taken over
our cities and our women.
Yes, but we made
them flee the city.
Victories can be short-lived.
Especially if the
Spanish continue
to invade our other cities.
This war is far from over.
There is still far more of
us than there are of them.
And how do you
propose we defeat them?
We need to make a
sacrifice to our gods.
But we have no prisoners.
We have a prisoner.
The Spanish will
pay to our gods.
- Uncle.
- They do not understand
our gods now.
Uncle.
But soon
they will.
You cannot believe
what they are saying.
I do.
Maybe the Spanish priests
have made you weak, nephew.
They have not made me weak.
But wise.
Wise?
Yes.
Wise enough to know
there's another place
where I should be.
If your father
was still alive.
Think what he would
want you to do.
The right thing.
Always.
Where are you going?
I am leaving.
I must tend to my wife.
Shouldn't it be your
wife attending to you?
Or is it the Spanish
you must attend to?
The Spanish?
What would they need from me?
I am a poor, humble man.
I hope you all can see this
violence will take us nowhere.
What is your name?
My father named me.
Talking Eagle.
You are a coward.
I am a humble servant.
And I only mean peace.
You're late.
Not as late as
I could've been.
What's wrong?
My uncle.
And some of the elders
are going crazy.
They caught a Spaniard.
Beat him.
And now they wanna
sacrifice him.
I told you not to go.
I know.
I should've listened to you.
Where are you going?
I have to do something.
He's gone.
IF we cannot find him,
one of you will be
offered to the gods.
I can't walk with
you all the way.
Follow the path.
You will find your people.
Where are you going?
I need to go back to my wife.
What is your name?
I am Juan.
Thank you.
Thank him.
My love, you're safe.
What is this?
I don't know.
Maybe bug bites.
Why didn't you tell
me about this before?
I didn't want you to worry.
You're burning up.
I'm okay.
And you're stubborn.
Let's go see Father Da Gand.
So my son, you like
the name of Juan?
Yes.
I very much like
the name, Diego.
How does that sound to you?
- Good.
- Yes?
Juan Diego it is.
Come, come, my son, come.
I baptize you Juan Diego.
And now Juan, your wife.
Come, you like the name, Maria?
- Yes.
- Yes?
You know today is also
the day of Santa Lucia.
How do you like Lucia?
- Yes.
- Very good, come, come.
My child, I baptize
you Maria Lucia.
Let us pray for the
health of your wife.
Holy Mary, full of grace.
Stop this betrayal
of our gods.
Cowards.
We are here in peace.
You are a traitor.
My name is Juan Diego now.
And I'm not a traitor.
You took our prisoner.
I took no one.
I freed an innocent man
who was being tortured.
You have no right to
save and bring peace.
You will pay for your
betrayal with your life.
You are a coward.
Guards!
Uncle.
Uncle.
It's just a little scratch.
I'll be okay.
Johnny, where's the story?
Look, I will have it
as soon as possible.
Just don't miss
the print deadline.
Actually, I don't know
if I'm gonna be able
to make the deadline.
It's just that
since the accident
I've spent most of my
time at the hospital.
Well, as you should.
And how is Mary?
She's stable.
But critical.
Well, look, if you don't
feel you can make the deadline,
don't worry about it,
we'll figure something out.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Don't be sorry.
Listen, if you wanna
talk or anything,
I'll be in the office.
Thank you, boss.
Okay, take care.
I'm sorry, Father, I'm
gonna have to head back now.
But thank you for
all this information.
My pleasure, John.
If you find any other
detail, just give me a ring.
You have my number.
Are you going to the hospital?
Yeah, yeah.
I'm gonna have to stop
by the office first.
How are you
going to get there?
Just gonna take
a bus, thank you.
Wait.
Let me show you something.
Here, you can drive my car.
Oh, no, no, no,
Father, no, I can't.
Look, you lost your car.
Besides, I don't need it.
The college got me another one.
And I can't drive two
cars at the same time.
Thank you.
I almost forgot.
Take this.
Father, you didn't have to.
She will protect you
while you drive my car.
God, be with you, my son.
Thanks.
I told you it was
Latin Heritage Day.
Not Latin Hermitage Day.
Come in.
I don't care about hermits
even if they are Latinos.
Did you see this?
- Yeah.
- How is this even possible?
I don't know.
How are you holding on, John?
Just holding.
So, what's the
problem with the story?
What do you mean?
It just seems like
you don't wanna embrace
your Latin culture.
No, no, no, no, it's not that.
It's just like...
Martinez, you are
Latino Americano.
Own it.
When you put it
that way, yeah.
Come on, give it a try.
Writing will occupy your mind
and will probably keep
you employed as well.
So get out of my office
and go start writing.
Yes, sir.
Hey, baby.
I've got a surprise for you.
Father Escalada gave it to me.
She will take care of
you while you're asleep.
This is gonna
be a little bit cold.
You gotta be careful, doc.
Last time I put something
cold on her, she attacked me.
I was sleeping and
it was your feet.
Can you not be so
nervous and smile?
I'm okay, I'm just
worried for Dr. Rum Man.
It's Dr. Rumpman.
- Oh yeah.
- And no attacking the doctor.
Please.
I won't, I promise.
I promise.
I don't mean to interrupt
your romantic moment
but we've got an
image coming up here
and I think you'd
like to see it.
Oh, my gosh.
Baby, look.
Wait, that's, is that?
Yes, that's your baby's heart.
Here, this is the head
and this is the torso.
Spine looks good.
Wow.
Do you have any preference,
boy or girl?
No.
- Yes
- No.
- Yes.
- No.
- Yes.
- No, no.
- No?
- No.
No, I'm okay with
a girl or a boy
as long as everything's fine.
Okay, okay, Mr.
And Mrs. Martinez.
Today's your lucky day.
You're getting a baby girl.
Yes.
We're having a girl.
Yes, Uncle?
I had this nightmare.
They were sacrificing me.
To the fire.
There was too much rage.
But our gods.
Calm down, Uncle.
It's okay.
It's okay.
Try to get some rest.
Shall I call you Juan now?
Yes.
I would like that.
I like that name.
This wound is really bad.
Go get the priest.
I wanna be baptized.
Yes, Uncle.
Whatever you say.
Have you seen Father Da Gand?
Father.
Father?
Juan Diego.
Is everything all right, my son?
My uncle, he needs your help.
And how can I help?
He wants to get baptized.
I understand.
Allow me to gather my things.
We'll be on our way.
I can't breathe.
I hope...
God is always with us.
Is that magical?
No, it is a rosary.
We use it to pray.
We do this in honor of
Mary, Mother of God.
Can you baptize me?
Yes.
Have you chosen a name?
- Juan.
- Juan.
Is there any other
name you like?
I don't know others.
Would you like Benardino?
Bernadino.
Yes.
He was a very brave
man who lived long ago,
who stood to help the
weak and the sick.
Was a warrior?
No, a saint.
With very strong convictions
very much like your own.
I baptize you.
Juan Bernadino.
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and
of the Holy Spirit.
Be strong and have
faith, my son.
You rest now, you rest.
Rest.
Juan, we are going to need
another bucket of water
for your wife.
Yes, Father.
Your uncle is sleeping.
I must go now, but
if you need me,
you know where to
find me, my son.
Thank you, Father.
My love, I brought
you some food.
I didn't know you could cook.
It won't be as good as yours.
I'm sure it's fine.
Blisters.
They have no lessen.
I know.
I look awful.
No, no, you don't.
Don't say that.
You're more beautiful every day.
Maria,
will you marry me?
But we are already married.
Here.
I mean in church.
Yes.
Every time that you ask me.
Yes.
Why, why, why!
Why?
My love, you have to eat.
My love for you
reaches beyond the sky.
I'm falling asleep.
Stay with me.
Stay with me, Maria.
I'll always be with you.
Hi, John.
Hey, Rosie.
Hi, boss.
Oh, come in.
Thank you.
Just wanted to stop
by to tell you that
I'm doing this.
No matter what, I'm doing it.
And,
I also wanted to thank
you for being so patient.
Juan, don't mention it.
So how is the
research coming along?
Good, great.
- Good.
- Yeah.
Well, listen, I'm
glad you stopped by
'cause I have some news.
You're giving me a raise?
No, no.
Michael has left the company.
You know he was writing that
article on the technology
and all that.
Oh, and the corporate
geniuses thought that it was
really great and relevant, but...
Actually,
I'm sticking with my story.
Is there some good
material there, John?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
How are you coming
along with it?
You know, I'm
still working on that
and I'm defining
the faith angle.
How are you doing that?
I've been reading a lot.
John, you're not gonna find
faith by going to the library
and reading books.
You got it in you.
That's why I gave
you this story.
I mean, you don't have
a laptop or money,
but you got faith, John.
So don't disappoint me
'cause I'm considering
recommending you
for Michael's position
as senior editor.
Thank you.
That's what we Latinos do.
We work hard.
We take care of our
families and our friends.
I appreciate it.
So go on, get
out of my office.
Hey, boss.
Thanks again.
Okay, go, go, go, go, go.
Uncle.
What?
Let's go.
We're moving.
Where are we moving to?
To your old house.
But this is your home.
Not anymore.
This place is a ruin.
Brings sad memories.
Besides, we're not
getting any younger.
But why to my old home?
It's on the other
side of the mountain.
It is a hill, Uncle.
And if you need a doctor,
we're gonna be closer to town.
You're right.
We're not getting any younger.
But what is that?
It's a donkey.
What?
It's a donkey.
It's a beast.
It's not a beast.
It's a donkey.
Father Da Gand lent it to me.
Have you heard from the others?
I don't speak to them no more.
I think they're still
planning on doing more damage.
I don't wanna be a part of that.
I hope our people
come to their senses.
I don't see how.
How's your wound healing?
It's not healing.
It still hurts when I breathe.
Only reminds me of how I should
have taken out those men.
But then there would be
no difference between you
and those men, Uncle.
Violence only generates
more violence.
What matters is your spirit.
It's eternal.
Never dies.
Looks like we're
gonna need a new pot.
Don't worry, Uncle.
I'll get a new one tomorrow.
Let's go.
How much?
Four.
This crap isn't worth four.
You can't buy it?
You can't buy it?
You can't buy if
you can't pay four.
Itchtaca, what's happening?
He broke my pot.
It slipped from my hand slip.
It didn't just slip.
I believe he meant no offense.
Yes, I meant no offense.
Itchtaca, give me two pots.
Please, please.
Okay.
Go in peace.
Thank you.
Itchtaka.
A broken pot is
not worth an enemy.
My most humble son.
I will give you all my love.
My compassion, my
help, and my protection
because I am your
merciful mother.
The merciful mother of all you
who live united in this land.
Of those who cry to me
or those who seek me.
Here, I will hear their
weeping, their sorrow.
I will remedy their sufferings.
My son, go and tell the
Bishop to build a temple here
in my honor.
My lady, I will be happy
to carry that message.
But,
I am sorry, my mother.
I'm so sorry but I don't
think he'll listen to me.
I'm a nobody.
I am...
I am a small rope.
A tiny ladder.
A tail-end, a leaf.
Why would I ever be heard?
Hey, hey, stop.
Where do you think
you're going, huh?
I need to see the Bishop.
What business do you
have with the Bishop?
I have an important
message for him.
Bishops Zumarraga keeps
a very busy schedule.
Why don't you tell us?
I will ask him if he
can make time for you.
And who's this message from?
From the mother of God.
The message is just from
the mother of God, huh?
Any other voices you hear?
Let him go.
Sir, he was trying to
sneak into the seminary.
You're dismissed.
Yes, sir.
My apologies.
You are Juan
Yes, my friend.
Yes, is I am.
I need to talk to a Bishop.
What's wrong?
I have a message for him.
Okay.
Follow me.
Thank you, Juan.
No, thank you.
For saving my life.
My name is Juan now.
Like you.
Who's your message from?
From the mother of God.
I'll see what I
can do, my friend.
Come.
Wait here.
Bishop Zumarraga, there's
a humble native outside
who claims to have an
important message for you.
Let him in.
Come, Juan.
You have a message for me?
Yes.
Captain, thank you.
I will speak with him.
Thank you, Bishop Zumarraga.
Thank you so much
for receiving me.
And what is your name, my son?
Juan Diego
Juan, tell me,
what is the message
you have for me?
I just came from the
hilltop of Tepeyac.
And?
Up there, Virgin
Mary came to me.
She appeared wrapped in
stars and she spoke to me
in my native tongue.
She resembled.
A mother goddess.
It was Mary.
Mother of God.
And what was the message
she told you?
She told me we are to
build a temple in her honor.
Right in the place
where she appeared.
I'm sorry, my son.
Bishop,
I know that I'm just
a humble native.
But I'm telling you the truth.
Juan, my son,
if Mary, mother of God,
really appeared to you
she would have provided proof.
Show me the proof
that you met her.
And then we can talk
again about this matter.
Yes, Bishop.
And now, if you'll excuse me,
I have matters to
which I must attend.
Go with God, my son.
Any signs of life, doctor?
Your wife is not giving up.
You shouldn't give up either.
It's hard.
Have a little faith.
I'll see you later.
Uncle?
Uncle.
Uncle.
What's wrong, Uncle?
I'm dying, son.
No, don't say that.
I feel.
You won't die.
Uncle.
I need help.
Help.
My lady, I stayed faithful.
But I've lost my wife.
And my uncle is dying.
I told the Bishop your message.
He says he needs proof from you.
I'm sorry, my
mother, I have to go.
My son, the most
humble of all.
Don't worry, your uncle will
recover and regain his health.
You will not need
to get any help.
I want you to go around the
hill and gather flowers for me.
Put them in your
and bring them to the Bishop
as proof you have met me.
But it's wintertime, my lady.
No flowers grow on this hill.
Do not fear me, my son.
Who are you?
I am your merciful mother.
The Lady of Guadalupe.
Have you come to take
me to the afterlife?
My son has seen your sufferings.
And I have come to take
away all your pain.
This wound you carry,
will not hurt you anymore.
My mother.
Look who's here,
the messenger.
Oh, you again.
What do you want this time?
I need to see the Bishop.
Like I told you before,
the Bishop is really busy.
Get lost.
- He was the one...
- Get lost.
- I'm sorry.
- Yeah.
I don't want to
bother, I'll come back.
Yeah. Crazy fool.
Hey, stop!
Stop!
- Stop!
- Stop!
We must begin planning
for the construction.
What's going on here?
This stubborn native
keeps asking to see you.
Let him go.
He's hiding something.
Step away from him now.
My son,
what are you holding?
I brought you proof.
Very well, let me see it.
I should've been
with her, Father.
I should have.
But I wasn't, Father.
Think about the moments
you've had together
instead of the
ones you have not.
I've tried.
I've tried.
Anyway, thank you for coming
all the way to me with me here
Please tell me what
happened after the Virgin
appeared in Mexico.
Conflict between the
natives and the Spanish
came to a halt.
How come?
The word of the
Virgin's presence spread.
And within 20 years,
millions converted.
It was almost 90% of those
living in the region.
We wanna get get
Juan Diego canonized.
There's some that question
whether he even existed.
And I guess for some,
the faith that brought
peace to millions
was not proof enough.
In my 40 years of research,
I really believe that
Juan Diego is real.
- Mr. Martinez.
- Yes?
The condition of
your wife has worsened.
We are moving her to surgery.
I need you to come
with me please.
Her blood pressure's falling!
If we keep losing the blood
pressure, we're gonna lose the baby!
Her heart rate is up!
Blood pressure's dropping.
She needs to be
stable for surgery.
Blood pressure's going down.
Her heart rate's
too high, we gotta go.
Operating room better be
ready, we're coming in now!
Hey baby, hi baby.
Hey baby.
Baby, I'm here, and
I love you, baby.
Everything's gonna be fine.
Excuse me, sir!
Everything's gonna be fine.
I love you, baby.
Sir, sir,
you need to wait in the
surgical waiting room!
Dr. Patel, I'll
see you in the OR.
Need the crash cart!
Clear the door!
Uncle.
Juan!
You are okay.
Yes.
You won't believe
what happened to me.
A lady came
and cured me.
What lady?
The mother of God.
The Lady of Guadalupe.
Our mother.
See?
She told me she'll
take all the pain away.
Juan!
You just got here.
Where are you going?
I have to do something.
Dr. Flemming.
I always feared that
something would go wrong
if Mary and I tried
to have a baby.
Son.
It's always the darkest point...
And this,
Father.
This is how my mother died.
And I never told
any of this to Mary.
Never.
Excuse me, Mr. Martinez,
you need to come with me.
Thank you, my mother.
Thank you so much.
Some find it hard to believe
the Virgin will show herself
and leave proof for
others to see her.
Some even say Juan Diego
himself is just a legend.
The legend of a simple
man born a humble native
who changed the life of millions
and the course of
history with nothing
but his devout faith.
This is how I learned
that miracles happen.
This is the story of
how I became a believer.
Come in.
Thank you.
You have reached the
voicemail of John Martinez,
please leave a message
after the beep.
Hi John, this is
Father Escalada.
I just received a really
interesting document.
It confirms the
existence of Juan Diego.
It's a codex from 1548.
Give me a call when
you have a chance.
Thanks, bye.
Are we going
to light one for mommy?
Yep, mommy would love that.
I want to do it.
You wanna do it?
All right.
I love you, daddy.
There you go, Sophia!
I love you both.
John.
How's your wife?
Same.
She's just doing the same.
If not worse.
She may never come back.
I'm sorry.
I should have been
with her, Father.
And I wasn't, Father.
Think about the moments
you've had together,
instead of the
ones you have not.
I'm trying.
I'm trying.
Hi.
Hi, can I help you?
Yeah, do you have any
books on Pancho Villa?
Yes, HH-17.
HH-17, thank you.
Of course.
I'm sorry.
Aisle HH-17.
- Oh, it's the other one.
- Yeah.
Okay.
Hey, do you like
Christmas parties?
That's a personal question.
Of course I do, everybody does.
Can I get your number?
What for?
So I can maybe invite you
to a really cool
Christmas party.
I don't know you.
Right.
Yeah, you're right.
So then,
allow me to introduce myself.
John Martinez.
A young and ambitious reporter.
Pleasure to meet you, John.
Pleasure to meet you too.
But I still don't know you.
But if you give
me your number,
you'll get to know me better.
John, would you give a
complete stranger your number?
Only to a cute one like you.
Okay.
This better be a great party.
Thank you.
Of course.
Thank you for coming all
the way to meet with me here.
Please tell me what happened
after the Virgin
appeared in Mexico.
Putiline, how's your father?
Good.
Say hello to him.
I will.
Michitaga.
My cousin.
Do you like the flowers?
Yes.
They're fresh and beautiful.
Just like you.
I think they'll make a
perfect offering for Gonati.
An offering?
Yes.
So I can maybe give you a son.
I don't want you
getting a second wife.
My love.
I don't need a second wife.
I love you.
Just you.
So do I, my sweet man.
Will you come with me?
To lay my offering?
It is a beautiful
day for an offering.
You got it?
Latin Heritage Day.
Yeah, okay.
Yeah, bye.
Mr. John Martinez.
How can I help you?
Please, don't make me do this.
Don't give me another
Latino story, please.
What's wrong with
the story I gave you?
There's nothing wrong.
John, do you remember
when I hired you,
I told you that it
would take a while
to establish a career here?
Besides, you are our
Latin specialist.
Boss, please.
No, no.
Of course you can,
come on, I mean...
What is your last name?
What about my last name?
You know my last name.
What is your last name?
Martinez.
There, that sounds
like Latin specialist.
The Latin specialist
only gives me a story
to write every two weeks.
And?
And I wanna write more.
I want to try to
make more money.
John, when you bring
in a quality story,
then we can talk about money.
I'm under pressure
here, you know?
Mary's having our first baby.
Congratulations.
Well, you know,
every baby is a blessing.
Is it a girl or a boy?
No, she's gonna be a girl.
- Wow.
- Yeah.
Oh, wait.
That's a real Cuban cigar.
Thank you.
Well...
Thank you, boss.
Look, I just want to know
if there is some future
for me here, that's all.
Stop, John, you
have a future here.
You know, I gave the
piece to Michael
because that's what he does.
He's all over it.
Just look at him.
He knows all about it.
So, that's his thing.
But you're old school, man.
Hey, you still type up your
stories on a typewriter.
That's because I have
no money for a laptop.
I mean, that's the only reason.
I've got an opportunity
for you here, okay?
If you would just write
quality Latin stories,
you could make more money than
all of these editors here.
So, you're taking that class?
Not yet.
Well, let's get with it.
You need to find out about
the Lady of Guadalupe
and the native
that she spoke to.
You mean Juan Diego.
Very good, John, you
are doing your research.
So we're clear.
You'll write a
story about faith.
Because after all, faith
is the most important thing
in the holidays.
You're right.
Faith, John.
Faith.
Faith.
- Faith.
- Okay.
Faith.
Thanks for the cigar.
Hi, John.
I have some things for you.
Really, what's all this?
So, how's Mary?
She's doing fine, thank you.
Is she ready?
Ready for what?
For the baby to pop.
You know how it is.
It's been hard to get
some sleep lately.
Give me a second.
Mr. Dominguez's office.
How may I...
Mr. Dominguez's office.
How may I help you?
Ah, Mr. Dominguez, yes.
Yes, he's here.
Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
Yes, okay.
Bye.
Mr. Dominguez asked
me to tell you
to get your A-S-S moving.
And you better be there tonight.
Tonight?
Yeah, tonight.
Mary's gonna kill me,
you know that, right?
Yeah.
What's up?
What's going on?
Hey.
Wow.
That's pretty cool.
Hey, sir?
Sir?
Que? What?
How much for a hot dog?
$2.
Let me have one.
- Everything on it?
- Sure thing.
So that's the Lady
of Guadalupe, huh?
Si, that's my
Virgin, Guadalupe.
She's helped me get
over here to America
and start my cart
and do everything.
That's pretty cool.
She does a lot
of miracles, man.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Here's your change.
You know what,
this is for you.
Thank you.
Hey, amigo.
She takes care of
you and protects you.
Take care, have a good one.
Hey, babe?
You have three
new messages, message one.
Hey, John.
- Baby?
- This is your dad.
Listen, when you get this,
give me a call.
I hope you're doing fine, son.
And I know that you always miss
your mom around these days.
So, give me a call, okay?
Bye.
Message two.
This is a message
for Mr. John Martinez.
This is Sally calling
from All Wire Power.
We haven't received
your last payment.
Please be sure to submit
it as soon as possible.
Thank you and have a great day.
Message three.
Hi, Honey.
I called you on your
horrible cellphone,
but you didn't pick up.
So, I had to go run and
get some stuff for tonight,
but I left you some cookies.
Love you.
Miss you, Mom.
Honey?
Hey, babe.
- Hey.
- I gotta tell you,
these cookies are phenomenal.
They're awesome, right?
They are incredible.
Ah, that's so good.
Where do you get 'em from?
Well, I hunted down
these Girl Scouts,
and when they weren't looking
and they were distracted,
I snatched it from
them and then I ran.
Oh yeah, you ran?
Yeah, I did.
Well, okay, maybe not quite.
I rolled.
Well, thanks for
rolling for my cookies.
Oh, so.
Babe, did you get that
article you wanted?
No, I didn't.
Really?
Yeah, no.
So sorry.
Mr. Domingez is forcing me
to take this theology class
because he wants to have
me writing a new article
about Latin faith.
Well, I think
that's interesting.
Well, yeah.
Tonight.
Oh, okay.
Well, can you go next week?
No, no, they have a
new speaker coming in
and I gotta be there tonight.
I'm so sorry.
Sorry.
It's okay.
Don't worry.
Baby showers are for
girls anyway, right? So...
It's okay.
- It's okay?
- Yeah.
So you're not mad?
- No.
- You're not mad?
- I am not mad.
- I don't believe you.
I'm not mad.
Look seriously, I hate you
driving that car at night.
Maybe your mom can pick you up?
Me and my trusty
car, we're fine.
And why don't, you know what?
Why don't you catch
up with me after class
and you drive me home.
Deal.
- Deal?
- Yeah.
Okay.
Another one.
No, whoa, whoa.
I'm glad that you're
taking this class
and that you get to learn
about your family culture.
Oh, yeah.
And look, I will take pictures
and tell you about
whatever you missed
at our baby shower.
I wanna go.
What?
Sure you do.
Seriously, I wanna be there,
I wanna be there with you.
Don't worry.
You're always with me.
And.
What is that?
For you.
Just catch up with
me when you can.
When you get out of class.
You are the most
beautiful woman on Earth,
and the most important
thing in my life.
You know that, right?
Our lives.
What?
Tell me.
- She is moving.
- Is she?
- Wanna feel her kick?
- Yeah.
Yeah?
You better get going,
you're gonna be late.
Yeah.
I hate this car.
Don't be grumpy.
Bye, babe.
- Bye.
- I love you.
I love you too.
It is God who has
given us Guadalupe.
It wasn't invented by any man.
I know your professor will be
covering some of the miracles
attributed to Guadalupe,
but first things first.
The image is on cactus paper.
And in over 400 years, it
hasn't deteriorated or aged.
Second,
look at the stars
that surround her.
They identically match the stars
in the winter sky at 1531.
When she appeared to Juan Diego.
The stars are not in a
pattern as we see from Earth.
But in a perspective,
as if looking down to
us from the heavens.
Also, look at her eyes.
You can see the
image of Juan Diego
too small and way too
detailed to have been painted
by any man at that time.
Juan is praying.
And keep in mind, all
this happened in 1531.
These things could not
have been done by any man.
Yes?
I just have a
question, Father.
Today, with all the access
we have to technology
and science, how does the
story of Lady of Guadalupe
even remain relevant?
Does love,
hospitality, security,
simplicity still
important today?
Now, Juan has learned that...
I'm so sorry for
the interruption,
and I don't mean to be rude.
But is there any proof
Juan Diego even existed?
What's your name?
John.
John, are you
a theology major?
No, Father, I'm just
writing an article.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry about this.
I'm so sorry.
Thank you.
Yeah, as I was
explaining to you,
I'm just writing an
article for something
outside of academia.
Sounds very interesting.
Please speak with
me after class.
I will.
And rememberturn
off your phone.
Yeah, I'm sorry.
We'll get through the rest
of your questions next time.
Hold on, hold on, hold on.
We want to thank
Father Xavier Escalada,
our visiting Spanish
Jesuit scholar.
Father Escalada lived most
of his life in Mexico.
He's a Guadeloupan historian.
Father, thank you for sharing
those wonderful
insights with us.
Now you may go.
I gotta run, Father.
Thank you so much.
Always a pleasure.
Father.
I wanna thank you as well,
and I need to apologize
for my phone ringing.
Don't worry.
Tell me about the
article you're writing.
It's not a big deal.
Everything matters
in God's eyes, my son.
Yeah.
I'm writing for the Latin Voice,
you know, the newspaper.
Just a small article about
faith in Latin culture.
And the Lady of Guadalupe
is my starting point.
She's always a
good place to start.
I agree with that.
I would love to
have your insights.
And I don't know if you
wanna share some materials.
Like what?
Like things you
don't find in books.
Of course, let me
show you some materials.
Yeah, sure.
Here's some materials
that might help with your...
Father, I gotta ask
you this one more time.
Do you think Juan
Diego really existed?
It's always difficult
to have faith, my son.
Check them out and
we'll talk again later.
Thank you.
And remember,
Juan Diego lived in a time
that would be considered
a modern-day war zone.
Can I actually
get your number?
- Sure.
- Yeah?
I'm so sorry again.
I don't know what's happening
but let me take this one.
Just one second.
Hello.
Yes.
I'm from the Medical Center.
Is this Mr. Martinez?
Yeah, this is John Martinez.
Yes, your wife's been
in a serious car accident.
What?
She's in critical condition.
You need to come
down here right away.
I'm on my way.
- Is everything okay?
- No, Father.
It's my wife.
She's at the hospital right now.
- Of course.
- Thank you.
We'll get together later.
Yes.
Food's ready.
Father Da Gand was
speaking to a group of us.
He said my spirit could be
saved into eternal life.
In the heavens.
Your spirit is fine.
It's the land that the
Spaniards are concerned about.
Priests are trying to learn
and understand our ways.
They say we're all
sons of the same god.
We're not that different.
Some corn?
Your cousin, Utaka, told me
that their priests visit the
villages escorted by soldiers.
They talk about love
and eternal life.
So why do they need to
be escorted by soldiers?
Can I go with you
to hear the priests?
Yes, my love.
But it's far away.
I don't mind.
You should fear the
wrath of our gods.
You're right, Uncle.
Our gods are full
of fear and wrath.
Tonight I'm meeting
with the elders.
You should support your people.
I support my people.
I do not support violence.
Do it for me.
Okay, Uncle.
I will go with you.
Mr. Martinez.
Yes.
I'm Dr.
Patel, you can come in now.
Yeah.
How is she?
We're doing everything we
can to save her and the baby.
But you need to know she's
in critical condition.
I need to get your garments
so you can see your wife.
Dr. Flinn, 55-450.
Dr Flinn, 55-
I'll be right back
with your garments.
Thank you.
Fly, baby.
I'm here.
I'm here.
Stay with me, baby.
Stay with me, don't leave.
Don't leave, stay with me.
Don't leave.
Stay with me.
Hi, John, who is this lovely
young woman, your daughter?
I don't have any kids, Rosie.
You know that, right?
I'm just kidding.
Yeah.
Rosie, this is Mary.
- Nice to meet you, Mary.
- Nice to meet you, Rosie.
So where did you meet her?
On one of my many exciting
Latin investigations.
Okay, nevermind.
Mary, how did you meet him?
I met him at the library
and he asked for my number
to invite me to this party.
- Really?
- And he told me
that there was gonna
be amazing wine here.
And he lied.
He lied.
The wine is great, yeah.
I'm a liar.
You see, Mary?
All men are liars, all liars.
I thought it was
gonna be great.
Another lie, men don't think.
Okay, well, Mary, I
will see you around.
Later.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
No more Christmas wine for you.
I mean, why?
I thought that was your plan.
My plan?
Yes, your plan.
Here's Johnny!
Yeah.
Hello, boss.
Ooh,
and who is this lovely lady?
Hi, I'm Mary.
- Hi.
- Hi.
How can I help you?
Are you lost, can I
get you something?
No, no, no.
I'm not lost, I'm with him.
But, thank you.
Well, don't stay
too long with this one
or you will get lost.
Funny, very funny.
Do you mind?
No, please.
Go ahead.
Wait for me?
Sure.
John, come in.
Hi, Father.
Please, sit down.
Thank you for
taking time to meet with me.
I'm always glad to help.
How's your wife?
She's not good, Father.
She was driving to
her mother's house
and apparently she got
hit by a drunk driver.
Dear God.
She's in critical care now.
Be strong and
have faith, my son.
God never puts you in a
situation that you cannot handle.
Gotta be honest
with you, Father.
I've never been big on faith.
There are certain things that
I just, I don't understand.
Do you wanna start
with the interview now?
Of course.
Please tell me
about the environment
in the life of Juan Diego or
around the time of the miracle.
The Spaniards continued to
colonize what is now Mexico.
Diseases traveled with the
Spanish, spread like wildfire.
It was a true dark
time for the New Spain.
Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V.
Your Highness, though we
tried to bring our true God
to a people suffering
without him,
we have had too little success.
The night is dark and hope
is far beyond what simple men
can request of the
Lord, our Savior.
The natives are
restless, resent us.
And legends of the
curse of Montezuma
are spreading in the region.
The natives are
plotting against us.
It is my belief
only a miracle can save us.
You all know why we are here.
The Spanish believe
they are all-powerful.
But Montezuma knew
these men were not gods.
They are simple mortals.
They have taken over
our cities and our women.
Yes, but we made
them flee the city.
Victories can be short-lived.
Especially if the
Spanish continue
to invade our other cities.
This war is far from over.
There is still far more of
us than there are of them.
And how do you
propose we defeat them?
We need to make a
sacrifice to our gods.
But we have no prisoners.
We have a prisoner.
The Spanish will
pay to our gods.
- Uncle.
- They do not understand
our gods now.
Uncle.
But soon
they will.
You cannot believe
what they are saying.
I do.
Maybe the Spanish priests
have made you weak, nephew.
They have not made me weak.
But wise.
Wise?
Yes.
Wise enough to know
there's another place
where I should be.
If your father
was still alive.
Think what he would
want you to do.
The right thing.
Always.
Where are you going?
I am leaving.
I must tend to my wife.
Shouldn't it be your
wife attending to you?
Or is it the Spanish
you must attend to?
The Spanish?
What would they need from me?
I am a poor, humble man.
I hope you all can see this
violence will take us nowhere.
What is your name?
My father named me.
Talking Eagle.
You are a coward.
I am a humble servant.
And I only mean peace.
You're late.
Not as late as
I could've been.
What's wrong?
My uncle.
And some of the elders
are going crazy.
They caught a Spaniard.
Beat him.
And now they wanna
sacrifice him.
I told you not to go.
I know.
I should've listened to you.
Where are you going?
I have to do something.
He's gone.
IF we cannot find him,
one of you will be
offered to the gods.
I can't walk with
you all the way.
Follow the path.
You will find your people.
Where are you going?
I need to go back to my wife.
What is your name?
I am Juan.
Thank you.
Thank him.
My love, you're safe.
What is this?
I don't know.
Maybe bug bites.
Why didn't you tell
me about this before?
I didn't want you to worry.
You're burning up.
I'm okay.
And you're stubborn.
Let's go see Father Da Gand.
So my son, you like
the name of Juan?
Yes.
I very much like
the name, Diego.
How does that sound to you?
- Good.
- Yes?
Juan Diego it is.
Come, come, my son, come.
I baptize you Juan Diego.
And now Juan, your wife.
Come, you like the name, Maria?
- Yes.
- Yes?
You know today is also
the day of Santa Lucia.
How do you like Lucia?
- Yes.
- Very good, come, come.
My child, I baptize
you Maria Lucia.
Let us pray for the
health of your wife.
Holy Mary, full of grace.
Stop this betrayal
of our gods.
Cowards.
We are here in peace.
You are a traitor.
My name is Juan Diego now.
And I'm not a traitor.
You took our prisoner.
I took no one.
I freed an innocent man
who was being tortured.
You have no right to
save and bring peace.
You will pay for your
betrayal with your life.
You are a coward.
Guards!
Uncle.
Uncle.
It's just a little scratch.
I'll be okay.
Johnny, where's the story?
Look, I will have it
as soon as possible.
Just don't miss
the print deadline.
Actually, I don't know
if I'm gonna be able
to make the deadline.
It's just that
since the accident
I've spent most of my
time at the hospital.
Well, as you should.
And how is Mary?
She's stable.
But critical.
Well, look, if you don't
feel you can make the deadline,
don't worry about it,
we'll figure something out.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
Don't be sorry.
Listen, if you wanna
talk or anything,
I'll be in the office.
Thank you, boss.
Okay, take care.
I'm sorry, Father, I'm
gonna have to head back now.
But thank you for
all this information.
My pleasure, John.
If you find any other
detail, just give me a ring.
You have my number.
Are you going to the hospital?
Yeah, yeah.
I'm gonna have to stop
by the office first.
How are you
going to get there?
Just gonna take
a bus, thank you.
Wait.
Let me show you something.
Here, you can drive my car.
Oh, no, no, no,
Father, no, I can't.
Look, you lost your car.
Besides, I don't need it.
The college got me another one.
And I can't drive two
cars at the same time.
Thank you.
I almost forgot.
Take this.
Father, you didn't have to.
She will protect you
while you drive my car.
God, be with you, my son.
Thanks.
I told you it was
Latin Heritage Day.
Not Latin Hermitage Day.
Come in.
I don't care about hermits
even if they are Latinos.
Did you see this?
- Yeah.
- How is this even possible?
I don't know.
How are you holding on, John?
Just holding.
So, what's the
problem with the story?
What do you mean?
It just seems like
you don't wanna embrace
your Latin culture.
No, no, no, no, it's not that.
It's just like...
Martinez, you are
Latino Americano.
Own it.
When you put it
that way, yeah.
Come on, give it a try.
Writing will occupy your mind
and will probably keep
you employed as well.
So get out of my office
and go start writing.
Yes, sir.
Hey, baby.
I've got a surprise for you.
Father Escalada gave it to me.
She will take care of
you while you're asleep.
This is gonna
be a little bit cold.
You gotta be careful, doc.
Last time I put something
cold on her, she attacked me.
I was sleeping and
it was your feet.
Can you not be so
nervous and smile?
I'm okay, I'm just
worried for Dr. Rum Man.
It's Dr. Rumpman.
- Oh yeah.
- And no attacking the doctor.
Please.
I won't, I promise.
I promise.
I don't mean to interrupt
your romantic moment
but we've got an
image coming up here
and I think you'd
like to see it.
Oh, my gosh.
Baby, look.
Wait, that's, is that?
Yes, that's your baby's heart.
Here, this is the head
and this is the torso.
Spine looks good.
Wow.
Do you have any preference,
boy or girl?
No.
- Yes
- No.
- Yes.
- No.
- Yes.
- No, no.
- No?
- No.
No, I'm okay with
a girl or a boy
as long as everything's fine.
Okay, okay, Mr.
And Mrs. Martinez.
Today's your lucky day.
You're getting a baby girl.
Yes.
We're having a girl.
Yes, Uncle?
I had this nightmare.
They were sacrificing me.
To the fire.
There was too much rage.
But our gods.
Calm down, Uncle.
It's okay.
It's okay.
Try to get some rest.
Shall I call you Juan now?
Yes.
I would like that.
I like that name.
This wound is really bad.
Go get the priest.
I wanna be baptized.
Yes, Uncle.
Whatever you say.
Have you seen Father Da Gand?
Father.
Father?
Juan Diego.
Is everything all right, my son?
My uncle, he needs your help.
And how can I help?
He wants to get baptized.
I understand.
Allow me to gather my things.
We'll be on our way.
I can't breathe.
I hope...
God is always with us.
Is that magical?
No, it is a rosary.
We use it to pray.
We do this in honor of
Mary, Mother of God.
Can you baptize me?
Yes.
Have you chosen a name?
- Juan.
- Juan.
Is there any other
name you like?
I don't know others.
Would you like Benardino?
Bernadino.
Yes.
He was a very brave
man who lived long ago,
who stood to help the
weak and the sick.
Was a warrior?
No, a saint.
With very strong convictions
very much like your own.
I baptize you.
Juan Bernadino.
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and
of the Holy Spirit.
Be strong and have
faith, my son.
You rest now, you rest.
Rest.
Juan, we are going to need
another bucket of water
for your wife.
Yes, Father.
Your uncle is sleeping.
I must go now, but
if you need me,
you know where to
find me, my son.
Thank you, Father.
My love, I brought
you some food.
I didn't know you could cook.
It won't be as good as yours.
I'm sure it's fine.
Blisters.
They have no lessen.
I know.
I look awful.
No, no, you don't.
Don't say that.
You're more beautiful every day.
Maria,
will you marry me?
But we are already married.
Here.
I mean in church.
Yes.
Every time that you ask me.
Yes.
Why, why, why!
Why?
My love, you have to eat.
My love for you
reaches beyond the sky.
I'm falling asleep.
Stay with me.
Stay with me, Maria.
I'll always be with you.
Hi, John.
Hey, Rosie.
Hi, boss.
Oh, come in.
Thank you.
Just wanted to stop
by to tell you that
I'm doing this.
No matter what, I'm doing it.
And,
I also wanted to thank
you for being so patient.
Juan, don't mention it.
So how is the
research coming along?
Good, great.
- Good.
- Yeah.
Well, listen, I'm
glad you stopped by
'cause I have some news.
You're giving me a raise?
No, no.
Michael has left the company.
You know he was writing that
article on the technology
and all that.
Oh, and the corporate
geniuses thought that it was
really great and relevant, but...
Actually,
I'm sticking with my story.
Is there some good
material there, John?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
How are you coming
along with it?
You know, I'm
still working on that
and I'm defining
the faith angle.
How are you doing that?
I've been reading a lot.
John, you're not gonna find
faith by going to the library
and reading books.
You got it in you.
That's why I gave
you this story.
I mean, you don't have
a laptop or money,
but you got faith, John.
So don't disappoint me
'cause I'm considering
recommending you
for Michael's position
as senior editor.
Thank you.
That's what we Latinos do.
We work hard.
We take care of our
families and our friends.
I appreciate it.
So go on, get
out of my office.
Hey, boss.
Thanks again.
Okay, go, go, go, go, go.
Uncle.
What?
Let's go.
We're moving.
Where are we moving to?
To your old house.
But this is your home.
Not anymore.
This place is a ruin.
Brings sad memories.
Besides, we're not
getting any younger.
But why to my old home?
It's on the other
side of the mountain.
It is a hill, Uncle.
And if you need a doctor,
we're gonna be closer to town.
You're right.
We're not getting any younger.
But what is that?
It's a donkey.
What?
It's a donkey.
It's a beast.
It's not a beast.
It's a donkey.
Father Da Gand lent it to me.
Have you heard from the others?
I don't speak to them no more.
I think they're still
planning on doing more damage.
I don't wanna be a part of that.
I hope our people
come to their senses.
I don't see how.
How's your wound healing?
It's not healing.
It still hurts when I breathe.
Only reminds me of how I should
have taken out those men.
But then there would be
no difference between you
and those men, Uncle.
Violence only generates
more violence.
What matters is your spirit.
It's eternal.
Never dies.
Looks like we're
gonna need a new pot.
Don't worry, Uncle.
I'll get a new one tomorrow.
Let's go.
How much?
Four.
This crap isn't worth four.
You can't buy it?
You can't buy it?
You can't buy if
you can't pay four.
Itchtaca, what's happening?
He broke my pot.
It slipped from my hand slip.
It didn't just slip.
I believe he meant no offense.
Yes, I meant no offense.
Itchtaca, give me two pots.
Please, please.
Okay.
Go in peace.
Thank you.
Itchtaka.
A broken pot is
not worth an enemy.
My most humble son.
I will give you all my love.
My compassion, my
help, and my protection
because I am your
merciful mother.
The merciful mother of all you
who live united in this land.
Of those who cry to me
or those who seek me.
Here, I will hear their
weeping, their sorrow.
I will remedy their sufferings.
My son, go and tell the
Bishop to build a temple here
in my honor.
My lady, I will be happy
to carry that message.
But,
I am sorry, my mother.
I'm so sorry but I don't
think he'll listen to me.
I'm a nobody.
I am...
I am a small rope.
A tiny ladder.
A tail-end, a leaf.
Why would I ever be heard?
Hey, hey, stop.
Where do you think
you're going, huh?
I need to see the Bishop.
What business do you
have with the Bishop?
I have an important
message for him.
Bishops Zumarraga keeps
a very busy schedule.
Why don't you tell us?
I will ask him if he
can make time for you.
And who's this message from?
From the mother of God.
The message is just from
the mother of God, huh?
Any other voices you hear?
Let him go.
Sir, he was trying to
sneak into the seminary.
You're dismissed.
Yes, sir.
My apologies.
You are Juan
Yes, my friend.
Yes, is I am.
I need to talk to a Bishop.
What's wrong?
I have a message for him.
Okay.
Follow me.
Thank you, Juan.
No, thank you.
For saving my life.
My name is Juan now.
Like you.
Who's your message from?
From the mother of God.
I'll see what I
can do, my friend.
Come.
Wait here.
Bishop Zumarraga, there's
a humble native outside
who claims to have an
important message for you.
Let him in.
Come, Juan.
You have a message for me?
Yes.
Captain, thank you.
I will speak with him.
Thank you, Bishop Zumarraga.
Thank you so much
for receiving me.
And what is your name, my son?
Juan Diego
Juan, tell me,
what is the message
you have for me?
I just came from the
hilltop of Tepeyac.
And?
Up there, Virgin
Mary came to me.
She appeared wrapped in
stars and she spoke to me
in my native tongue.
She resembled.
A mother goddess.
It was Mary.
Mother of God.
And what was the message
she told you?
She told me we are to
build a temple in her honor.
Right in the place
where she appeared.
I'm sorry, my son.
Bishop,
I know that I'm just
a humble native.
But I'm telling you the truth.
Juan, my son,
if Mary, mother of God,
really appeared to you
she would have provided proof.
Show me the proof
that you met her.
And then we can talk
again about this matter.
Yes, Bishop.
And now, if you'll excuse me,
I have matters to
which I must attend.
Go with God, my son.
Any signs of life, doctor?
Your wife is not giving up.
You shouldn't give up either.
It's hard.
Have a little faith.
I'll see you later.
Uncle?
Uncle.
Uncle.
What's wrong, Uncle?
I'm dying, son.
No, don't say that.
I feel.
You won't die.
Uncle.
I need help.
Help.
My lady, I stayed faithful.
But I've lost my wife.
And my uncle is dying.
I told the Bishop your message.
He says he needs proof from you.
I'm sorry, my
mother, I have to go.
My son, the most
humble of all.
Don't worry, your uncle will
recover and regain his health.
You will not need
to get any help.
I want you to go around the
hill and gather flowers for me.
Put them in your
and bring them to the Bishop
as proof you have met me.
But it's wintertime, my lady.
No flowers grow on this hill.
Do not fear me, my son.
Who are you?
I am your merciful mother.
The Lady of Guadalupe.
Have you come to take
me to the afterlife?
My son has seen your sufferings.
And I have come to take
away all your pain.
This wound you carry,
will not hurt you anymore.
My mother.
Look who's here,
the messenger.
Oh, you again.
What do you want this time?
I need to see the Bishop.
Like I told you before,
the Bishop is really busy.
Get lost.
- He was the one...
- Get lost.
- I'm sorry.
- Yeah.
I don't want to
bother, I'll come back.
Yeah. Crazy fool.
Hey, stop!
Stop!
- Stop!
- Stop!
We must begin planning
for the construction.
What's going on here?
This stubborn native
keeps asking to see you.
Let him go.
He's hiding something.
Step away from him now.
My son,
what are you holding?
I brought you proof.
Very well, let me see it.
I should've been
with her, Father.
I should have.
But I wasn't, Father.
Think about the moments
you've had together
instead of the
ones you have not.
I've tried.
I've tried.
Anyway, thank you for coming
all the way to me with me here
Please tell me what
happened after the Virgin
appeared in Mexico.
Conflict between the
natives and the Spanish
came to a halt.
How come?
The word of the
Virgin's presence spread.
And within 20 years,
millions converted.
It was almost 90% of those
living in the region.
We wanna get get
Juan Diego canonized.
There's some that question
whether he even existed.
And I guess for some,
the faith that brought
peace to millions
was not proof enough.
In my 40 years of research,
I really believe that
Juan Diego is real.
- Mr. Martinez.
- Yes?
The condition of
your wife has worsened.
We are moving her to surgery.
I need you to come
with me please.
Her blood pressure's falling!
If we keep losing the blood
pressure, we're gonna lose the baby!
Her heart rate is up!
Blood pressure's dropping.
She needs to be
stable for surgery.
Blood pressure's going down.
Her heart rate's
too high, we gotta go.
Operating room better be
ready, we're coming in now!
Hey baby, hi baby.
Hey baby.
Baby, I'm here, and
I love you, baby.
Everything's gonna be fine.
Excuse me, sir!
Everything's gonna be fine.
I love you, baby.
Sir, sir,
you need to wait in the
surgical waiting room!
Dr. Patel, I'll
see you in the OR.
Need the crash cart!
Clear the door!
Uncle.
Juan!
You are okay.
Yes.
You won't believe
what happened to me.
A lady came
and cured me.
What lady?
The mother of God.
The Lady of Guadalupe.
Our mother.
See?
She told me she'll
take all the pain away.
Juan!
You just got here.
Where are you going?
I have to do something.
Dr. Flemming.
I always feared that
something would go wrong
if Mary and I tried
to have a baby.
Son.
It's always the darkest point...
And this,
Father.
This is how my mother died.
And I never told
any of this to Mary.
Never.
Excuse me, Mr. Martinez,
you need to come with me.
Thank you, my mother.
Thank you so much.
Some find it hard to believe
the Virgin will show herself
and leave proof for
others to see her.
Some even say Juan Diego
himself is just a legend.
The legend of a simple
man born a humble native
who changed the life of millions
and the course of
history with nothing
but his devout faith.
This is how I learned
that miracles happen.
This is the story of
how I became a believer.
Come in.
Thank you.
You have reached the
voicemail of John Martinez,
please leave a message
after the beep.
Hi John, this is
Father Escalada.
I just received a really
interesting document.
It confirms the
existence of Juan Diego.
It's a codex from 1548.
Give me a call when
you have a chance.
Thanks, bye.
Are we going
to light one for mommy?
Yep, mommy would love that.
I want to do it.
You wanna do it?
All right.
I love you, daddy.
There you go, Sophia!
I love you both.