Sosyal Climbers (2025) Movie Script
It's really hard, losing someone you love.
Even worse when it's our parents.
Thank you. Excuse me.
Wait!
You know, Mr. Chavez was so thoughtful.
I was shaken to my core
when I heard what happened, but
- What's this?
- Here.
Before your dad passed away, he wanted
to buy this property for your mom.
Wait.
Mr. Chavez was not my dad.
I was his financial advisor,
but he was so kind to me
I thought of him as my father.
There! That's his family.
Were you actually sorry
or trying to sell me the house...
Excuse me! I feel sorry too!
I thought his kids
would be attending his wake.
I saw the opportunity
to talk to them face-to-face.
How do I look?
You look fine. Just smile.
Anyway, before your dad passed away,
- he wanted to buy this property...
- Seriously?
At my father's wake?
Don't you have an ounce of decency?
Actually, your dad really wanted
to buy this place for a long time now.
He thought it would bring you closer.
Yes, but he always used to say
Ever since you had your own lives,
you never visited him.
Was the ancestral house too small?
Do they think it's ugly?
He thought, maybe,
if he got you a newer house
A bigger and grander one,
maybe you would visit more often.
That was the first time
I ever sold a property that big.
Thank you for the endorsement.
Of course. Our kind
has to look out for each other.
Our kind?
Our kind. The aspiring socialites
Trying to get on the same level
as our rich bosses.
The struggling middle class.
What makes you think I'm part
of the "struggling middle class"?
You tried to make a sale at a wake.
You saw an opportunity
to make money and you took it.
Are you saying that I'm money-hungry?
No, I'm saying that you're determined.
And I respect that.
A lot.
Why?
Bullshit!
- Why bullshit?
- Bullshit!
You're only saying that because
you want to sell me an insurance plan.
I haven't sold anything to you, right?
- So are you here just for the free food?
- No.
- Then what do you want?
- You.
What?
You.
Are you interested?
Here, really?
- What?
- Are we really gonna do this?
- Yeah.
- Here?
- Here?
- We can do it here.
Really? Isn't it cramped?
No. Don't you like it here,
on top of the world?
I do.
I'm pretty sure I just saw God.
Thanks for picking me up
and for taking me home later.
Can we go to a drive-through?
- I'm kind of...
- Starving?
- Oh, wow! For real?
- Here you go.
- No way!
- Yeah!
We cuddled.
- We were cuddling?
- Yeah.
We're not allowed to cuddle, right?
It's fine, we just cuddled.
What's wrong? What happened?
I worked hard for that client
and he just buys from another agent!
Jessa!
I don't wanna watch anymore!
You ready to take off your clothes?
- You got so scared!
- You scared me!
You lose!
I worked so hard and then
- What's that?
- Nothing.
What's that?
- Nothing!
- You're making fun of me?
- Let me see!
- No! I'm not done yet!
- Let me see!
- It's not done yet!
It's not yet done!
- Let me see!
- Let me finish it first!
- Give it to me!
- It's not yet done!
- Let me see it!
- I told you, it's not done yet.
I just started drawing again.
It's beautiful!
- Really?
- Hey, it's really beautiful!
- Of course, you're beautiful.
- No, I mean, like, it's really good!
Wait, you're really good!
Why does your job
have nothing to do with art?
I can't afford to. There's no money there.
Maybe I'll get into it when I'm rich
and I can afford to do it.
For now, I'm chasing a different dream.
- How about you? What's your dream?
- Dreams?
Oh, man Hold on.
I want to be rich.
Like crazy rich
so I can buy whatever the hell I want.
A mansion with a view just like this.
With three floors.
Contemporary architecture
but the facade should have
And hardwood double doors.
And when you open it
You're greeted by a grand staircase
with a crystal chandelier!
I want a pool with mosaic tiles!
I want a four-poster bed
with velvet upholstery and silk curtains!
- That's all.
- Like this?
What?
All right. Then that's my dream too.
I want that kind of house too.
- You're copying my dream.
- No, I'm not.
You know, Jessa,
I grew up in an orphanage.
I never had my own home.
So I really do dream of having my own home
with the one I love.
With someone who loves me too.
I'll do everything
to make your dream come true.
Because now, you're my dream too.
Jessa,
I'm not easy to love, Ray.
- Are you sure?
- I'm sure!
I'm hard to love because there's still
so many things I want to do.
I'm dramatic and I'm moody.
- You'll just get tired of me.
- I can handle anything.
Just for you.
Just to be with you.
Do you want to be with me?
Huh?
What?
Okay!
- Was that for me or for the Lord?
- For you.
I promise, I'll make our dream come true.
- Don't cry.
- I'm not crying.
You're so dramatic.
SOCIAL CLIMBERS
Shit! How do I look?
You look fine.
But your clothes are all wrinkled.
Ma'am Adele suddenly requested to do
the viewing now instead of next week.
- I haven't cleaned up the property.
- This is my best effort.
- Just show them your smile.
- Smile? That's not going to work...
Calm down! Just relax. Inhale.
Exhale.
One more. Inhale.
Exhale.
You're good.
You're smart. And you're so pretty.
- You got this.
- Thank you. I'll get going.
- Hon!
- Yeah?
- You forgot something.
- What?
What? Tell me!
What's that?
It's been two years! Happy anniversary!
Really? I'm sorry I forgot!
- Time goes by so fast!
- It's fine.
Any requests for our dinner later?
- Ice cream!
- Double Dutch?
I love you! Take care!
Open floor layout
for a very cozy atmosphere.
- Miss?
- Yes?
Why is the ceiling fan like that?
It's so industrial!
Ma'am
Actually, that's intentional.
This is the trend
in modern architecture now,
even abroad!
The bright walls and earthy tones
complement the wooden furniture!
And from here you can see
the expanse of the backyard,
The kids will be happily swimming here.
It's really nice!
It's really nice in the photos
but in person, it's so filthy!
Just so you know,
this property was just assigned to me.
So I'm really sorry.
I feel like
it just needs a little cleaning
This time, my older sister
will take a look.
Bro, sorry I'm late.
I got stuck in traffic.
How's things?
Why?
What happened to my investment
in ProsperFast?
We weren't expecting
an overnight profit for that.
Our investment.
Actually, even Jessa and I invested.
How do you know the CEO of ProsperFast?
Hansel?
- He's like a brother to me. I trust him.
- Really?
His detractors are just making this up.
Why would Hansel scam us
if he's already rich?
He's rich because he's a scammer!
You think rich people can't be scammers?
Are you really that naive?
- How are you?
- I'm okay.
Don't. Not now. I feel so icky.
The commute was so bad.
I was exposed to the Manila pollution
for a long time.
Then the jeep was so cramped!
How was the viewing?
It's a no, for now.
- I got her to give me a second chance.
- There we go!
You're amazing.
And that's why you deserve this!
Oh! I forgot about this!
It's melted.
I already told you our fridge is broken.
The freezer isn't working anymore.
Come on, hon.
- I already told you about it.
- Hon, just leave it. I'll fix it tomorrow.
Might just be a broken part or something.
Whatever.
What do you mean? It's just ice cream.
Unless you're hiding something else
from me?
Nothing.
I'm just sorry
that we're still living like this.
- But we're happy, right?
- Of course.
Hey! Come out here, you two!
What scam did you get us into?
No wonder! It's been three months
and we've got nothing!
They're saying it's Hansel's modus
to get richer!
Hey! One decade!
That's one decade of savings
I put into that ProsperFast! What's this?
A prank? Huh?
Everyone, calm down! You'll get
your money back, just be patient.
Hey, I'm warning you now.
A big percent of what I invested
was from Boss Gil.
Boss Gil! Hear that?
He invested
because you promised him a jackpot!
We just have to find Hansel,
and then we'll get you back
all your money.
The police can't even find him!
You think you will?
If Boss Gil finds out he got scammed,
both of you are screwed.
Didn't you do
a background check on Hansel?
Hon, weren't you the one
who said to recruit the neighbors?
Can we not blame each other?
We have 2.6 million pesos to pay back.
This is around 20,000.
Are you sure you're going to sell that?
If I can sell all these,
we can get around 50,000.
I have an idea!
My commission
would be almost three million pesos.
More than enough to solve our problems.
But that's your money.
I don't feel comfortable using that money.
Got another idea?
Get a mop and a vacuum.
We're cleaning this up.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Hon. Hon! Please, be careful with that.
That's valuable!
- This is valuable?
- Yes.
You're more valuable.
You're the most valuable.
- Why do you need that much money?
- Ray got scammed, Dad.
We got scammed.
We need to pay back our down line,
that's why I'm borrowing money.
Scam? Haven't you learned anything
from me, Jessa?
I told you not to invest there, right?
It's because you're swayed by Ray!
Just leave him! Come live with me
at my farm here in Samar!
I'm not going to do to Ray what Mom
did to you when you got scammed.
That's not who I am, Dad.
And I love Ray.
I'm not going to leave him.
Good afternoon, Ma'am Adele! How are you?
I'm just following up.
When will your sister view 12 Cassiopeia?
Oh, she's on sabbatical?
Okay, just update me
if anything comes up please.
Hon, chill for a bit.
Salud, mi amor!
Ray! Where did you find this?
In the house?
You should see your face! You're so drunk!
You know, hon, you deserve this.
We do! And think of this
as an early celebration.
Because I'm so sure someone
will buy this place. It's so nice!
This? Yeah!
- You're so drunk!
- Drunk?
- Don't you believe in me? Drunk?
- Yeah!
- You're drunk!
- Me?
I'm the one who's drunk?
Look at you!
You look like a spoiled prince!
You're really full of shit!
What else do you want, my princess?
I'll give it to you.
You really are something, aren't you?
Didn't you say before that you'd
do anything to get my dream house?
So what happened? What happened?
Where is it?
You were so cute back then,
I just got hooked on whatever you said.
Like, you really just reeled me in!
By this time,
we should be living in a place like this!
But no! We're not!
We're stuck in that sweaty, shoddy
Sunshine condo.
And my gosh!
When we have sex, it's so icky!
It's so greasy! That's not my life!
But I just can't leave you.
There, I said it. I can't leave you.
Because you just get me!
You know how to excite me.
Everything about me.
You make me happy, despite how you are.
- Do you regret choosing me?
- No.
I don't know.
What are you doing? Ray!
Ray.
- Can we just relax?
- Ray.
Who are they?
Mrs. Segovia sold her house already?
Actually, it's already afternoon.
So, you and your husband are the
new homeowners of 12 Cassiopeia?
- Husband?
- Yeah!
It's just me here.
We saw you both in the pool last night!
Homemade by me and my daughter Carlotta!
For you!
Thank you.
It kind of lost its charm.
- Actually, we're not...
- Honey, they're still decorating it.
They'll have it renovated.
They just moved in.
Actually, it's already afternoon.
We should really be friends!
No, we're okay! Because
- Who's the bald guy?
- Shut up.
We don't have any costumes.
It's very short notice.
What's important is you
getting to know the other homeowners.
It's just
You won't be eligible
to win the cash prize.
Cash prize?
- Look at their costumes.
- Good thing I borrowed these costumes
a client had me make
for their pageant, remember?
- Let's get dressed.
- Are we really going to do this?
Pretend?
For 100,000 pesos, we should at least try.
We're going to be scamming homeowners.
- Homeowners!
- It's not like that.
It's not like
It's not like they need the money. We do.
Hon, please, let's just try. Please.
- I can't do it.
- We can do it. We got this.
Okay! I'm counting on you.
Mr. Theo and Mrs. Danica Divinagracia!
Hon, why are we not on the list?
That's us, dummy!
I'm Penelope and you're Kiefer!
Yes! Actually, we were here
way back in 2012.
It felt like
it was just me and Elise here.
True! I'm just ecstatic
that our community is growing.
- Right, girls?
- Yeah.
They're so out of the box!
I did, sir!
What are we gonna say?
When we found out the theme
for this event is Save Mother Earth,
we thought it fitting that this would
be our costume's concept
Bravo!
- I told you we'd win!
- These costumes were so good!
Our costumes only got more beautiful
because of your speech.
How? Say it again?
Joke.
- Shit.
- What?
Whose name is on the cheque?
Yours. Is that fine?
That's my real name, won't they find out...
No, they won't.
I told them Raymond Cruz
is our financial advisor.
With a special power of attorney,
authorized to manage our funds.
Goddamn, you're so smart!
Wait, who are we going to pay first?
Boss Gil, we're here to pay up.
- How much you got?
- 100,000.
God damn it!
Damn!
I gave you half a million,
and all you have to show for it
is 100,000?
Boss Gil, that's all
we could get right now.
We'll find a way to pay back the rest.
When?
- Answer me!
- Three months.
- Just give us three months.
- What about our money?
Wait. Calm down! We'll pay you all back.
We got scammed too! Please just...
Enough!
You have two months to pay back.
Not just me, all of us.
If not, I'm throwing both of you down.
- Long live, Boss Gil!
- Long live, Boss Gil!
Boss Gil, Boss Gill, Boss Gill
Ma'am Adele said it would be
a month before her sister comes,
so we still have time
to pretend to be Penelope and Kiefer.
Are we really going through with this?
This is the plan.
We'll have a housewarming party,
inviting the whole of Vineyard Hills.
We'll sell all the gifts they bring.
We really have no other way?
2.5 million. That's what we need.
We have no choice but to pretend.
What if, you know, I find other clients?
And then...
Ray, let's be realistic. Do you think
someone will trust you after the scam?
Won't they find out?
That's why if we're going to do this,
we have to do this right.
Our biographies. Educational attainments.
List of accomplishments. Skills.
Here, our back story as a couple.
When we met, when we got engaged,
when we got married
and where we went for our honeymoon.
You just need to be confident
for them to believe.
What if they don't bring any gifts?
We end up begging?
Don't be so negative. They'll bring gifts.
- What if what they bring isn't enough?
- Then we'll just dance for them.
One, and two. One, and two Throw!
- Then I just throw it?
- There!
Wait, so then everyone
will just start throwing money?
Yes! I saw this in the province
with my dad when I was a kid.
But if Kiefer and Penelope
are already married,
don't they need wedding rings?
Fuck, you're right.
Here! Looks expensive, how much is this?
One hundred per ring.
- You could dance a bit better!
- Okay, look! Look!
One, and two. One, and two.
Hi, amigas!
Here, boys! Bring them here.
Why are you so stressed? Smile!
Is that a TV?
I just thought of something.
Let's make up a foundation
and then ask for donations.
- Hon
- You were the one who said it, right?
They don't need that money. We do.
We really need that money.
What about this? Who are they?
- Our scholars.
- Scholars?
Is it okay to use the pictures of kids?
Where did you get them?
Relax. It's just AI.
Hon, we're together in this, okay?
As long as we're together,
everything will be okay, right?
- Jessa...
- Shush!
Penelope.
It's sad because when we asked the kids,
they said they'd rather help their parents
either in the fields
or the fishing boats, than go to school.
So they don't have to worry,
besides us sending them to school,
In my dad's province,
when we raise funds,
we do it through dance.
What a beautiful couple!
If you wish to donate,
just throw the money on the dance floor.
Do it now!
Auntie Lavinia! Our lucky charm!
- Will Auntie Madeline let her win?
- Of course, not!
Guys! Feel free to join us. Come on!
Then, if we sell the housewarming gifts,
we might be able to raise around 300,000.
So we have around 630,000!
Just 1.9 million more, then we can
finally pay back everyone at Sunshine!
All that time I spent socializing
with my rich block mates in college
was useful.
You're really good. With added good looks.
- What?
- Nothing.
What is it? You're acting crazy.
Nothing, you just look really hot
in that suit.
You're like a modern prince.
What are you doing?
What's that?
Hey!
So you think I'm hot in this?
Or am I hotter in nothing?
No, don't. No.
Just stay like this. I want this.
What?
Just stay like that.
And also, I'm really tired.
I'm tired.
What if you just
Relax your body. Let me do all the work.
- Come on.
- Just stay like that.
Okay? Please?
Kiefer.
- You just woke up?
- Yeah.
So handsome. Do you want a bite?
You're really at home, huh?
Yes! What do you want?
Or sourdough? Just pick.
Do we have any pan de sal?
Just kidding!
I'll have the sourdough.
- Sourdough?
- I'll have the sourdough.
Auntie Madeline invited me to a spa day.
She said it's her treat.
Go! You should enjoy it.
Because after this,
we're back to DIY facial masks.
After this, back to pan de sal.
What's with you now?
You're ruining the mood.
I'm sorry. Here, let me take that.
Go, get ready for your spa day.
- Good morning.
- I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend
your housewarming party yesterday.
Where can I put this?
You can just put it here.
Thank you, sir.
Just wait for the value to increase.
Maybe up to four million?
Then you can sell it.
Sir, why would I sell this?
You gave this to me as a gift.
Actually, sir,
I'm a bit of a painter myself,
but it's just sort of a hobby.
You know, that's how
successful businesses start!
You were just saying
you've never golfed before.
You're really good!
Just luck, sir.
Yeah, Kiefer just got lucky.
Let's do equestrian next time.
Horse ball or polo.
Sure, bro! When I'm not busy.
What type of paintings
do they usually look for, sir?
You know, Kiefer, rich people want to buy
the things they don't see every day.
That's perfect, those are usually
the subjects of my paintings.
Your wife is beautiful,
do you ever paint her?
Of course, she's my muse!
When we first got together, me and Fidel,
At least you had that romantic stage.
Me and George, a literal
arranged marriage by our parents.
So medieval, right?
Why?
Just so he can get better at hiding it?
That asshole.
I told them everything.
What Fidel and I saw,
what you and Kiefer were doing
the night before we first met!
You told them that...
It's like your marriage seems so perfect.
You have economic prosperity and yet,
you still have that fiery passion
for each other. How?
Actually, I have something
to share with you.
What's that?
It's for my portfolio
that Mr. Tecson asked for.
This can make us more money.
- What do you think?
- Come!
- I'll show you something.
- What?
Hon, what is this now?
I discovered that
all the couples here
married for economic reasons.
We can profit from their boring marriages.
Okay, amigas.
When Kiefer and I got together,
Share it with us!
What are you talking about?
- We don't know anything about...
- It's easy.
You love me, I love you.
Do we have a problem?
See, none! Especially Kiefer and Penelope,
experts in love
and romance! Right?
If you're ready to bring back
the fiery passion in your marriage,
Los geht's.
Los geht's!
This is included
in the package you paid for.
How many signed up?
Ten couples. 90,000 pesos per couple.
- It didn't pop! Harder!
- It won't pop!
Three, two, one! Los geht's!
Guys, thrust harder!
With your right hand,
pinch your partner's left cheek.
And with your left hand,
pinch your partner's nose.
Now, scream for one minute! Go!
All right, happy last day, everyone!
I hope that somehow,
that spark comes back
in your marriages. Yes?
Guys, I'll leave you all to Penelope.
Let me get the certificates, okay?
Sir! When did you come in?
I didn't see you.
You were all busy with the seminar.
I didn't want to disturb you.
Any progress on our portfolio?
Just polishing, sir. Almost done.
You think so?
All things on this earth
are just different forms of vibration.
Right? Agreed?
Like that!
You'll feel your senses awaken down there.
Just vibrate! Don't stop!
Just wait here.
Hello, Ma'am Adele?
My sister just arrived.
Now?
Ma'am? I feel like it's too sudden.
If she doesn't view it now,
I doubt she'll have another free time.
She'll arrive in an hour.
Okay, all right.
Do I really deserve it?
"Do I really deserve it?"
That's why I want to organize
your exhibit.
- Ray!
- Hon?
Who's Ray?
Babe! I said babe!
You have bad hearing.
Come, I have something to tell you.
- What do we do?
- I don't know.
Let's just send them home.
Tell them there's an emergency.
No. It's embarrassing! They paid for this!
What do we do?
We can't be found out like this.
- What?
- I have an idea.
I just thought
that since this is our last day,
instead of a group picture,
how about a group painting instead
at the country club?
If you're game, then let's go.
Let's proceed to the country club.
- You guys go on ahead.
- Okay.
It's taking so long.
My cheeks are hurting.
Do it for the glam, Mom.
And to reduce your buccal fat.
How do you know
when Giovanni likes a house?
As a vegetarian and a direct descendant
of our traditional spiritual leaders,
- What's that?
- Why?
Giovanni!
- Is someone inside?
- No, Mrs. Mojave. I'm here alone.
I assure you, this was blessed!
- Let's leave, now!
- Giovanni!
Where am I?
Oh, right here.
You know, only pieces like these
are displayed at places like
Galerie des Merveilles in France
and Palazzo Ca' d'Oro in Italy.
It is an honor
to be a part of your masterpiece.
I want to buy it. How much? How much?
Why don't we do this through a
- Hon, Miss Regine left already.
- Okay.
- Bye, everyone! See you!
- Bye, guys! Take care.
Bye! Take care!
Voila! Just 750,000 left
and all our problems are gone!
Where did you get this?
- From...
- Wait!
Wait. Fuck, it's Ma'am Adele.
Wait. Hello, ma'am?
I've spoken with my sister.
We'll take 12 Cassiopeia.
We'll move in next year,
so get the house ready!
- What?
- That house is mine!
But your sister said she didn't like it.
She must have changed her mind.
When she got home,
Giovanni wouldn't stop barking.
His way of telling her
to buy the property. So weird, right?
What?
What?
Ma'am Adele is buying the house.
Hon, congratulations! Seriously?
Congratulations!
That means we can finally
pay everyone back
and have over two million for us.
Finally, we can stop this!
Congratulations, hon! Congratulations!
You're so good!
- Are you okay? Hey!
- Yeah.
Congratulations.
No thank you?
Wow! You should be thankful
I didn't report you to the authorities.
Expecting a thank you? Are you stupid?
Is this a Christmas gift?
Boss Gil!
Is that everything?
Of course, Boss Gil!
I told you we wouldn't run away.
And don't scam anyone else, okay?
We're all just trying to make it here.
What's your plan?
Take care of Jessa by scamming?
Be thankful she hasn't left you.
Congratulations on your sale.
I'm sure you got a huge commission.
When will you book your flight here?
It's better here!
- Hey!
- Sorry.
You already paid off everyone, right?
Then come stay with me!
Leave Ray already!
Unless you'd rather keep living like that.
Hon!
Dad, I'll call you back later. Goodbye.
- Yeah?
- I got us pan de sal and bananas.
Let's have breakfast.
I'll do our laundry first.
- Sure, let me help.
- No, it's okay. You go ahead.
The bread might get stale.
You haven't come down yet.
You haven't eaten.
I wanted to tell you something.
What's on your mind? Seems serious.
What is it? Tell me.
I was just thinking that
I was thinking about
what will happen to us now.
Maybe
I'll go visit my dad in the province.
You're leaving?
I think I need
to take a look at my life, Ray.
Your life?
Here. This is it. Back to normal.
Normal? This is it?
This is it.
Ray
Ray, what's that?
Jessa, I know we still
haven't achieved our dreams.
But I know, as long as we're together,
we can do anything.
How?
How? Okay, let's say I said yes right now.
What will our life be like?
Like this?
I don't know.
If you want, we can start over again.
Let's find another place.
We still have two million left...
Ray, I do.
I'm the one that has two million pesos.
Me.
But, Ray, that's nothing.
So let's say I said yes now.
We'll have a family. We'll have kids.
How? Where will we get the money?
I'll find work. Any job, I'll do it.
Whatever? That's your plan?
What kind of plan is that, Ray?
Ask yourself,
in five years, where are we?
Like this, still together.
Why did this become a job interview?
Because you promised me
you'll make our dreams come true.
That's what you always tell me.
I want to know how.
I don't know.
I just know that I love you.
And you love me.
Isn't that the dream?
For us to stay together, no matter what.
You still think that way?
After everything we just went through?
Maybe you're okay with that.
But, Ray, I'm not.
I don't want this kind of life.
Don't you love me anymore?
Ray, I love you.
But this is hard for me.
It's hard that
we look at life differently.
I don't know if I can still trust you
and believe in your promises.
You're right.
You've waited so long for me
to come through on my promises.
I told you before that
I won't give up on you.
Jessa, please don't give up on me.
I hope that one day
you'll be able to wear this.
Hon, where are you going?
I'd like to make a business proposal.
I thought of a way for us
to maximize the event!
We can keep doing this,
just don't leave.
Maybe we can talk this out.
What did you just call me?
You heard that, right? He called me
Damn it!
Okay. All right.
Jessa Baluarte.
Raymond Cruz.
- Sir
- Do not come any closer.
Go there.
Face the window.
Damn, you really got those
Vineyard Hills people hooked!
If only they knew who you really are.
Fucking opportunists, scammers, frauds!
I'm impressed!
Turn around.
And we're going to tell them
that the organization
will receive all the proceeds
from your paintings.
How did you find out?
- Just the study room.
- Is anyone inside?
No one, ma'am! It's just me here!
I didn't really care about your pretense
I really want to use your talents
for fooling people.
You remember the costume party?
Why do you need to do this, sir?
And everyone here in Vineyard,
that you fooled, has both.
Do you know what kind of charges
that they can file against you
when they learn about everything you did?
Sir, don't rat us out.
We just really needed the money.
We were in a pinch.
What's the share?
If we agree,
will you keep your mouth shut?
When this is all over,
you'll let us leave?
Ray, what's this painting about?
Do we really have to do
what Mr. Tecson says?
He'll tell on us!
What do you want, to go to jail?
Isn't this worse than what we did?
Jessa
Let's find another way out, please.
There is no other way, Ray.
After all this,
let's just go our own ways.
You should get back to that.
Sir, I think it might take a while
to finish my paintings, it might not...
No! You think I don't know
what you two are doing?
Ray?
Oh, no.
Ray.
Why are you here by yourself?
Don't come close to me.
You'll just get hurt.
That's enough. Enough.
Stop.
Are you okay?
Can we really do this?
Didn't your dad lose everything
because of a scam?
Then what the fuck happened to us?
Now we're the scammers.
Ray.
Damn it, it's all my fault.
I'm sorry.
Come here. Let's calm down.
Look at me.
Let's just get through this.
We can do this.
As long as we're together,
we can do it. Right?
Calm down. Inhale.
After this exhibit,
I want you to make a new set of paintings.
Then I'll sell it to an auction house
and say I bought it for 500,000.
- We can sell it for 700,000...
- I thought this was the last of it.
- Didn't we talk about...
- No.
- Wendell!
- Madam Senator.
Good evening, madam.
You know, we need a mural
for the new wing at the Senate Palace.
Starting next week, we'll have delegates
from various countries in our museum.
At our upcoming symposium
- Where are you going?
- Sir, I'm done. Let's end this here.
We've barely even started.
How are you?
Do you want to rest first?
- Jessa, I can't do it anymore.
- Ray
Look at me.
Let's just get through this.
This is it. Please.
Jessa, Mr. Tecson isn't going to stop.
While he knows the truth,
he's not letting us go.
I know but Ray, what can we do?
- Ray
- I'll take care of this.
Ray!
I'll be the one to face this.
Jessa, I'm sorry that I didn't
make your dreams come true.
You deserve a better life.
I believe in you.
You can do so much better.
Go. Leave.
What about you?
Ray
- Ray.
- Go now. While you still can.
Ray!
I'd like to make an announcement
- Kiefer...
- Stay there!
Don't come any closer, stay there!
Just so everyone knows
My name is not Kiefer.
Kiefer Regalado is not my name.
It's Raymond Cruz.
I made it all up, Kiefer Regalado.
I'm not a painter.
The Sunshine Foundation?
Damn, I made that up too.
If I pretended and fooled you.
I did it all
because we really needed money.
I'm not like you
who finds it easy to reach your dreams.
Whatever life you want,
you can just have it.
Anyway, I tried.
I only did it out of my love for someone.
So that
I could give her the dream house
she always wanted, a beautiful life
Because that's what you do
when you love someone.
You do everything
to make their life easier.
But, no.
I couldn't do it.
I couldn't.
That's why all I can do now
is come clean.
Kiefer.
We should call the police.
Did you trick her too?
You fooled me!
You told me you painted these
a long time ago!
You said your works
were all displayed internationally!
You're so full of shit!
Me? I did this because I was desperate,
but you, you're fucking rich
and fucking greedy!
Ladies and gentlemen,
especially to those who wrote a check
to Mr. Wendell Tecson,
meet the mastermind!
He knew the truth
and used it to take advantage of us!
Liar! You really have a knack
for making up stories!
You and your wife
should be charged with fraud!
On the golf course!
I knew you weren't one of us!
Does Mrs. Segovia know
what you've been doing to her house?
Wait. Somebody call the police!
- Sir.
- You're going to pay for this!
- Sir
- Did you think I would let you get away
to your happily ever after?
- Sir, calm down...
- Shut up!
You think they'll believe you?
That we were working together?
Ray, we have to go!
Ray, the police are here! Let's go!
Jessa, run!
Ray!
Are you okay?
Jessa
I thought I couldn't live a poor life,
but I know I can't live without you Ray.
Ray, please, don't die. I need you.
I need you, Ray.
Call an ambulance, please!
Ambulance! They shot him!
- Ray!
- He's not going to die.
How do you know? Are you God?
Are you God? No, right? So shut up!
Ray! Ray, don't leave me!
- I need you, please. I'm sorry.
- I thought we'd go our separate ways...
No! We won't! I'm taking it back.
Don't leave me, Ray!
Ray!
Fool, why are you laughing?
I didn't get shot.
- Fucking dumb-ass!
- Ouch! That hurts.
- Why are you lying down?
- I tripped!
All you had to do was run and you slipped?
I've got a bit of a buzz right now.
So who got shot?
Hey! You fucking police!
What did you do to me?
Don't you know who I am?
I'm Wendell Tecson!
Senator Leah is my friend!
Your general is my friend!
The congressman and I are close!
Surrender now!
You have the right to remain silent...
I know! We're going to surrender!
Just wait, okay?
I'm Jessa Baluarte,
scammer,
and guilty of taking advantage
of your kindness.
And above all,
I'm guilty
of not appreciating what I have.
Ray,
my love,
I'm sorry.
Sorry that I kept looking
for anything else,
the dreams I kept trying to chase,
but Ray, to be honest,
I just want to find someone
who will accept me as I am.
That's you, Ray.
I'm sorry I didn't appreciate you.
- Wait.
- Why?
- Stay there.
- Why?
Jessa
Ray
Wait, do you want to marry me
so I can't testify against you?
I want to marry you
because I love you, idiot.
You'll marry me? Even if we're poor?
- I don't want to be rich anymore.
- But I'm a criminal now.
Me too. Couple shirt!
What about the mansion?
I don't care! The prison is bigger anyway.
How's that?
We're not gonna
see each other for a while.
I don't care!
I just want to be Mrs. Raymond Cruz!
Just say yes! Oh, my God!
Say yes!
The police are telling you to say yes!
- I love you.
- I love you more.
- I love you more.
- I love you more.
- I love you more.
- I love you more.
Los geht's!
Can we arrest you now?
When you're done,
just get in the car, okay?
- Beautiful, isn't it?
- Yeah.
In fairness,
the flowers you picked are perfect.
- You're perfect.
- Really? For real.
So beautiful too.
I feel like it would be nice to host
the birthday parties
of our future kids here, right?
You're so right. It's nice.
- You know what I think?
- What?
I think you'll be an amazing mom.
I feel like you'll be a perfect dad.
Jessa! Ray!
- Sorry, we were just looking at something.
- Sorry.
Your staging is really good.
- Thank you, ma'am.
- Thank you, ma'am.
You really know
what the client wants to see.
- Experience!
- Well, anyway, finish up here.
The buyer is arriving soon. Okay?
- Take care.
- Bye, madam! Thank you.
- Let's go?
- Let's go!
- You got that?
- Yes!
Even worse when it's our parents.
Thank you. Excuse me.
Wait!
You know, Mr. Chavez was so thoughtful.
I was shaken to my core
when I heard what happened, but
- What's this?
- Here.
Before your dad passed away, he wanted
to buy this property for your mom.
Wait.
Mr. Chavez was not my dad.
I was his financial advisor,
but he was so kind to me
I thought of him as my father.
There! That's his family.
Were you actually sorry
or trying to sell me the house...
Excuse me! I feel sorry too!
I thought his kids
would be attending his wake.
I saw the opportunity
to talk to them face-to-face.
How do I look?
You look fine. Just smile.
Anyway, before your dad passed away,
- he wanted to buy this property...
- Seriously?
At my father's wake?
Don't you have an ounce of decency?
Actually, your dad really wanted
to buy this place for a long time now.
He thought it would bring you closer.
Yes, but he always used to say
Ever since you had your own lives,
you never visited him.
Was the ancestral house too small?
Do they think it's ugly?
He thought, maybe,
if he got you a newer house
A bigger and grander one,
maybe you would visit more often.
That was the first time
I ever sold a property that big.
Thank you for the endorsement.
Of course. Our kind
has to look out for each other.
Our kind?
Our kind. The aspiring socialites
Trying to get on the same level
as our rich bosses.
The struggling middle class.
What makes you think I'm part
of the "struggling middle class"?
You tried to make a sale at a wake.
You saw an opportunity
to make money and you took it.
Are you saying that I'm money-hungry?
No, I'm saying that you're determined.
And I respect that.
A lot.
Why?
Bullshit!
- Why bullshit?
- Bullshit!
You're only saying that because
you want to sell me an insurance plan.
I haven't sold anything to you, right?
- So are you here just for the free food?
- No.
- Then what do you want?
- You.
What?
You.
Are you interested?
Here, really?
- What?
- Are we really gonna do this?
- Yeah.
- Here?
- Here?
- We can do it here.
Really? Isn't it cramped?
No. Don't you like it here,
on top of the world?
I do.
I'm pretty sure I just saw God.
Thanks for picking me up
and for taking me home later.
Can we go to a drive-through?
- I'm kind of...
- Starving?
- Oh, wow! For real?
- Here you go.
- No way!
- Yeah!
We cuddled.
- We were cuddling?
- Yeah.
We're not allowed to cuddle, right?
It's fine, we just cuddled.
What's wrong? What happened?
I worked hard for that client
and he just buys from another agent!
Jessa!
I don't wanna watch anymore!
You ready to take off your clothes?
- You got so scared!
- You scared me!
You lose!
I worked so hard and then
- What's that?
- Nothing.
What's that?
- Nothing!
- You're making fun of me?
- Let me see!
- No! I'm not done yet!
- Let me see!
- It's not done yet!
It's not yet done!
- Let me see!
- Let me finish it first!
- Give it to me!
- It's not yet done!
- Let me see it!
- I told you, it's not done yet.
I just started drawing again.
It's beautiful!
- Really?
- Hey, it's really beautiful!
- Of course, you're beautiful.
- No, I mean, like, it's really good!
Wait, you're really good!
Why does your job
have nothing to do with art?
I can't afford to. There's no money there.
Maybe I'll get into it when I'm rich
and I can afford to do it.
For now, I'm chasing a different dream.
- How about you? What's your dream?
- Dreams?
Oh, man Hold on.
I want to be rich.
Like crazy rich
so I can buy whatever the hell I want.
A mansion with a view just like this.
With three floors.
Contemporary architecture
but the facade should have
And hardwood double doors.
And when you open it
You're greeted by a grand staircase
with a crystal chandelier!
I want a pool with mosaic tiles!
I want a four-poster bed
with velvet upholstery and silk curtains!
- That's all.
- Like this?
What?
All right. Then that's my dream too.
I want that kind of house too.
- You're copying my dream.
- No, I'm not.
You know, Jessa,
I grew up in an orphanage.
I never had my own home.
So I really do dream of having my own home
with the one I love.
With someone who loves me too.
I'll do everything
to make your dream come true.
Because now, you're my dream too.
Jessa,
I'm not easy to love, Ray.
- Are you sure?
- I'm sure!
I'm hard to love because there's still
so many things I want to do.
I'm dramatic and I'm moody.
- You'll just get tired of me.
- I can handle anything.
Just for you.
Just to be with you.
Do you want to be with me?
Huh?
What?
Okay!
- Was that for me or for the Lord?
- For you.
I promise, I'll make our dream come true.
- Don't cry.
- I'm not crying.
You're so dramatic.
SOCIAL CLIMBERS
Shit! How do I look?
You look fine.
But your clothes are all wrinkled.
Ma'am Adele suddenly requested to do
the viewing now instead of next week.
- I haven't cleaned up the property.
- This is my best effort.
- Just show them your smile.
- Smile? That's not going to work...
Calm down! Just relax. Inhale.
Exhale.
One more. Inhale.
Exhale.
You're good.
You're smart. And you're so pretty.
- You got this.
- Thank you. I'll get going.
- Hon!
- Yeah?
- You forgot something.
- What?
What? Tell me!
What's that?
It's been two years! Happy anniversary!
Really? I'm sorry I forgot!
- Time goes by so fast!
- It's fine.
Any requests for our dinner later?
- Ice cream!
- Double Dutch?
I love you! Take care!
Open floor layout
for a very cozy atmosphere.
- Miss?
- Yes?
Why is the ceiling fan like that?
It's so industrial!
Ma'am
Actually, that's intentional.
This is the trend
in modern architecture now,
even abroad!
The bright walls and earthy tones
complement the wooden furniture!
And from here you can see
the expanse of the backyard,
The kids will be happily swimming here.
It's really nice!
It's really nice in the photos
but in person, it's so filthy!
Just so you know,
this property was just assigned to me.
So I'm really sorry.
I feel like
it just needs a little cleaning
This time, my older sister
will take a look.
Bro, sorry I'm late.
I got stuck in traffic.
How's things?
Why?
What happened to my investment
in ProsperFast?
We weren't expecting
an overnight profit for that.
Our investment.
Actually, even Jessa and I invested.
How do you know the CEO of ProsperFast?
Hansel?
- He's like a brother to me. I trust him.
- Really?
His detractors are just making this up.
Why would Hansel scam us
if he's already rich?
He's rich because he's a scammer!
You think rich people can't be scammers?
Are you really that naive?
- How are you?
- I'm okay.
Don't. Not now. I feel so icky.
The commute was so bad.
I was exposed to the Manila pollution
for a long time.
Then the jeep was so cramped!
How was the viewing?
It's a no, for now.
- I got her to give me a second chance.
- There we go!
You're amazing.
And that's why you deserve this!
Oh! I forgot about this!
It's melted.
I already told you our fridge is broken.
The freezer isn't working anymore.
Come on, hon.
- I already told you about it.
- Hon, just leave it. I'll fix it tomorrow.
Might just be a broken part or something.
Whatever.
What do you mean? It's just ice cream.
Unless you're hiding something else
from me?
Nothing.
I'm just sorry
that we're still living like this.
- But we're happy, right?
- Of course.
Hey! Come out here, you two!
What scam did you get us into?
No wonder! It's been three months
and we've got nothing!
They're saying it's Hansel's modus
to get richer!
Hey! One decade!
That's one decade of savings
I put into that ProsperFast! What's this?
A prank? Huh?
Everyone, calm down! You'll get
your money back, just be patient.
Hey, I'm warning you now.
A big percent of what I invested
was from Boss Gil.
Boss Gil! Hear that?
He invested
because you promised him a jackpot!
We just have to find Hansel,
and then we'll get you back
all your money.
The police can't even find him!
You think you will?
If Boss Gil finds out he got scammed,
both of you are screwed.
Didn't you do
a background check on Hansel?
Hon, weren't you the one
who said to recruit the neighbors?
Can we not blame each other?
We have 2.6 million pesos to pay back.
This is around 20,000.
Are you sure you're going to sell that?
If I can sell all these,
we can get around 50,000.
I have an idea!
My commission
would be almost three million pesos.
More than enough to solve our problems.
But that's your money.
I don't feel comfortable using that money.
Got another idea?
Get a mop and a vacuum.
We're cleaning this up.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Hon. Hon! Please, be careful with that.
That's valuable!
- This is valuable?
- Yes.
You're more valuable.
You're the most valuable.
- Why do you need that much money?
- Ray got scammed, Dad.
We got scammed.
We need to pay back our down line,
that's why I'm borrowing money.
Scam? Haven't you learned anything
from me, Jessa?
I told you not to invest there, right?
It's because you're swayed by Ray!
Just leave him! Come live with me
at my farm here in Samar!
I'm not going to do to Ray what Mom
did to you when you got scammed.
That's not who I am, Dad.
And I love Ray.
I'm not going to leave him.
Good afternoon, Ma'am Adele! How are you?
I'm just following up.
When will your sister view 12 Cassiopeia?
Oh, she's on sabbatical?
Okay, just update me
if anything comes up please.
Hon, chill for a bit.
Salud, mi amor!
Ray! Where did you find this?
In the house?
You should see your face! You're so drunk!
You know, hon, you deserve this.
We do! And think of this
as an early celebration.
Because I'm so sure someone
will buy this place. It's so nice!
This? Yeah!
- You're so drunk!
- Drunk?
- Don't you believe in me? Drunk?
- Yeah!
- You're drunk!
- Me?
I'm the one who's drunk?
Look at you!
You look like a spoiled prince!
You're really full of shit!
What else do you want, my princess?
I'll give it to you.
You really are something, aren't you?
Didn't you say before that you'd
do anything to get my dream house?
So what happened? What happened?
Where is it?
You were so cute back then,
I just got hooked on whatever you said.
Like, you really just reeled me in!
By this time,
we should be living in a place like this!
But no! We're not!
We're stuck in that sweaty, shoddy
Sunshine condo.
And my gosh!
When we have sex, it's so icky!
It's so greasy! That's not my life!
But I just can't leave you.
There, I said it. I can't leave you.
Because you just get me!
You know how to excite me.
Everything about me.
You make me happy, despite how you are.
- Do you regret choosing me?
- No.
I don't know.
What are you doing? Ray!
Ray.
- Can we just relax?
- Ray.
Who are they?
Mrs. Segovia sold her house already?
Actually, it's already afternoon.
So, you and your husband are the
new homeowners of 12 Cassiopeia?
- Husband?
- Yeah!
It's just me here.
We saw you both in the pool last night!
Homemade by me and my daughter Carlotta!
For you!
Thank you.
It kind of lost its charm.
- Actually, we're not...
- Honey, they're still decorating it.
They'll have it renovated.
They just moved in.
Actually, it's already afternoon.
We should really be friends!
No, we're okay! Because
- Who's the bald guy?
- Shut up.
We don't have any costumes.
It's very short notice.
What's important is you
getting to know the other homeowners.
It's just
You won't be eligible
to win the cash prize.
Cash prize?
- Look at their costumes.
- Good thing I borrowed these costumes
a client had me make
for their pageant, remember?
- Let's get dressed.
- Are we really going to do this?
Pretend?
For 100,000 pesos, we should at least try.
We're going to be scamming homeowners.
- Homeowners!
- It's not like that.
It's not like
It's not like they need the money. We do.
Hon, please, let's just try. Please.
- I can't do it.
- We can do it. We got this.
Okay! I'm counting on you.
Mr. Theo and Mrs. Danica Divinagracia!
Hon, why are we not on the list?
That's us, dummy!
I'm Penelope and you're Kiefer!
Yes! Actually, we were here
way back in 2012.
It felt like
it was just me and Elise here.
True! I'm just ecstatic
that our community is growing.
- Right, girls?
- Yeah.
They're so out of the box!
I did, sir!
What are we gonna say?
When we found out the theme
for this event is Save Mother Earth,
we thought it fitting that this would
be our costume's concept
Bravo!
- I told you we'd win!
- These costumes were so good!
Our costumes only got more beautiful
because of your speech.
How? Say it again?
Joke.
- Shit.
- What?
Whose name is on the cheque?
Yours. Is that fine?
That's my real name, won't they find out...
No, they won't.
I told them Raymond Cruz
is our financial advisor.
With a special power of attorney,
authorized to manage our funds.
Goddamn, you're so smart!
Wait, who are we going to pay first?
Boss Gil, we're here to pay up.
- How much you got?
- 100,000.
God damn it!
Damn!
I gave you half a million,
and all you have to show for it
is 100,000?
Boss Gil, that's all
we could get right now.
We'll find a way to pay back the rest.
When?
- Answer me!
- Three months.
- Just give us three months.
- What about our money?
Wait. Calm down! We'll pay you all back.
We got scammed too! Please just...
Enough!
You have two months to pay back.
Not just me, all of us.
If not, I'm throwing both of you down.
- Long live, Boss Gil!
- Long live, Boss Gil!
Boss Gil, Boss Gill, Boss Gill
Ma'am Adele said it would be
a month before her sister comes,
so we still have time
to pretend to be Penelope and Kiefer.
Are we really going through with this?
This is the plan.
We'll have a housewarming party,
inviting the whole of Vineyard Hills.
We'll sell all the gifts they bring.
We really have no other way?
2.5 million. That's what we need.
We have no choice but to pretend.
What if, you know, I find other clients?
And then...
Ray, let's be realistic. Do you think
someone will trust you after the scam?
Won't they find out?
That's why if we're going to do this,
we have to do this right.
Our biographies. Educational attainments.
List of accomplishments. Skills.
Here, our back story as a couple.
When we met, when we got engaged,
when we got married
and where we went for our honeymoon.
You just need to be confident
for them to believe.
What if they don't bring any gifts?
We end up begging?
Don't be so negative. They'll bring gifts.
- What if what they bring isn't enough?
- Then we'll just dance for them.
One, and two. One, and two Throw!
- Then I just throw it?
- There!
Wait, so then everyone
will just start throwing money?
Yes! I saw this in the province
with my dad when I was a kid.
But if Kiefer and Penelope
are already married,
don't they need wedding rings?
Fuck, you're right.
Here! Looks expensive, how much is this?
One hundred per ring.
- You could dance a bit better!
- Okay, look! Look!
One, and two. One, and two.
Hi, amigas!
Here, boys! Bring them here.
Why are you so stressed? Smile!
Is that a TV?
I just thought of something.
Let's make up a foundation
and then ask for donations.
- Hon
- You were the one who said it, right?
They don't need that money. We do.
We really need that money.
What about this? Who are they?
- Our scholars.
- Scholars?
Is it okay to use the pictures of kids?
Where did you get them?
Relax. It's just AI.
Hon, we're together in this, okay?
As long as we're together,
everything will be okay, right?
- Jessa...
- Shush!
Penelope.
It's sad because when we asked the kids,
they said they'd rather help their parents
either in the fields
or the fishing boats, than go to school.
So they don't have to worry,
besides us sending them to school,
In my dad's province,
when we raise funds,
we do it through dance.
What a beautiful couple!
If you wish to donate,
just throw the money on the dance floor.
Do it now!
Auntie Lavinia! Our lucky charm!
- Will Auntie Madeline let her win?
- Of course, not!
Guys! Feel free to join us. Come on!
Then, if we sell the housewarming gifts,
we might be able to raise around 300,000.
So we have around 630,000!
Just 1.9 million more, then we can
finally pay back everyone at Sunshine!
All that time I spent socializing
with my rich block mates in college
was useful.
You're really good. With added good looks.
- What?
- Nothing.
What is it? You're acting crazy.
Nothing, you just look really hot
in that suit.
You're like a modern prince.
What are you doing?
What's that?
Hey!
So you think I'm hot in this?
Or am I hotter in nothing?
No, don't. No.
Just stay like this. I want this.
What?
Just stay like that.
And also, I'm really tired.
I'm tired.
What if you just
Relax your body. Let me do all the work.
- Come on.
- Just stay like that.
Okay? Please?
Kiefer.
- You just woke up?
- Yeah.
So handsome. Do you want a bite?
You're really at home, huh?
Yes! What do you want?
Or sourdough? Just pick.
Do we have any pan de sal?
Just kidding!
I'll have the sourdough.
- Sourdough?
- I'll have the sourdough.
Auntie Madeline invited me to a spa day.
She said it's her treat.
Go! You should enjoy it.
Because after this,
we're back to DIY facial masks.
After this, back to pan de sal.
What's with you now?
You're ruining the mood.
I'm sorry. Here, let me take that.
Go, get ready for your spa day.
- Good morning.
- I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend
your housewarming party yesterday.
Where can I put this?
You can just put it here.
Thank you, sir.
Just wait for the value to increase.
Maybe up to four million?
Then you can sell it.
Sir, why would I sell this?
You gave this to me as a gift.
Actually, sir,
I'm a bit of a painter myself,
but it's just sort of a hobby.
You know, that's how
successful businesses start!
You were just saying
you've never golfed before.
You're really good!
Just luck, sir.
Yeah, Kiefer just got lucky.
Let's do equestrian next time.
Horse ball or polo.
Sure, bro! When I'm not busy.
What type of paintings
do they usually look for, sir?
You know, Kiefer, rich people want to buy
the things they don't see every day.
That's perfect, those are usually
the subjects of my paintings.
Your wife is beautiful,
do you ever paint her?
Of course, she's my muse!
When we first got together, me and Fidel,
At least you had that romantic stage.
Me and George, a literal
arranged marriage by our parents.
So medieval, right?
Why?
Just so he can get better at hiding it?
That asshole.
I told them everything.
What Fidel and I saw,
what you and Kiefer were doing
the night before we first met!
You told them that...
It's like your marriage seems so perfect.
You have economic prosperity and yet,
you still have that fiery passion
for each other. How?
Actually, I have something
to share with you.
What's that?
It's for my portfolio
that Mr. Tecson asked for.
This can make us more money.
- What do you think?
- Come!
- I'll show you something.
- What?
Hon, what is this now?
I discovered that
all the couples here
married for economic reasons.
We can profit from their boring marriages.
Okay, amigas.
When Kiefer and I got together,
Share it with us!
What are you talking about?
- We don't know anything about...
- It's easy.
You love me, I love you.
Do we have a problem?
See, none! Especially Kiefer and Penelope,
experts in love
and romance! Right?
If you're ready to bring back
the fiery passion in your marriage,
Los geht's.
Los geht's!
This is included
in the package you paid for.
How many signed up?
Ten couples. 90,000 pesos per couple.
- It didn't pop! Harder!
- It won't pop!
Three, two, one! Los geht's!
Guys, thrust harder!
With your right hand,
pinch your partner's left cheek.
And with your left hand,
pinch your partner's nose.
Now, scream for one minute! Go!
All right, happy last day, everyone!
I hope that somehow,
that spark comes back
in your marriages. Yes?
Guys, I'll leave you all to Penelope.
Let me get the certificates, okay?
Sir! When did you come in?
I didn't see you.
You were all busy with the seminar.
I didn't want to disturb you.
Any progress on our portfolio?
Just polishing, sir. Almost done.
You think so?
All things on this earth
are just different forms of vibration.
Right? Agreed?
Like that!
You'll feel your senses awaken down there.
Just vibrate! Don't stop!
Just wait here.
Hello, Ma'am Adele?
My sister just arrived.
Now?
Ma'am? I feel like it's too sudden.
If she doesn't view it now,
I doubt she'll have another free time.
She'll arrive in an hour.
Okay, all right.
Do I really deserve it?
"Do I really deserve it?"
That's why I want to organize
your exhibit.
- Ray!
- Hon?
Who's Ray?
Babe! I said babe!
You have bad hearing.
Come, I have something to tell you.
- What do we do?
- I don't know.
Let's just send them home.
Tell them there's an emergency.
No. It's embarrassing! They paid for this!
What do we do?
We can't be found out like this.
- What?
- I have an idea.
I just thought
that since this is our last day,
instead of a group picture,
how about a group painting instead
at the country club?
If you're game, then let's go.
Let's proceed to the country club.
- You guys go on ahead.
- Okay.
It's taking so long.
My cheeks are hurting.
Do it for the glam, Mom.
And to reduce your buccal fat.
How do you know
when Giovanni likes a house?
As a vegetarian and a direct descendant
of our traditional spiritual leaders,
- What's that?
- Why?
Giovanni!
- Is someone inside?
- No, Mrs. Mojave. I'm here alone.
I assure you, this was blessed!
- Let's leave, now!
- Giovanni!
Where am I?
Oh, right here.
You know, only pieces like these
are displayed at places like
Galerie des Merveilles in France
and Palazzo Ca' d'Oro in Italy.
It is an honor
to be a part of your masterpiece.
I want to buy it. How much? How much?
Why don't we do this through a
- Hon, Miss Regine left already.
- Okay.
- Bye, everyone! See you!
- Bye, guys! Take care.
Bye! Take care!
Voila! Just 750,000 left
and all our problems are gone!
Where did you get this?
- From...
- Wait!
Wait. Fuck, it's Ma'am Adele.
Wait. Hello, ma'am?
I've spoken with my sister.
We'll take 12 Cassiopeia.
We'll move in next year,
so get the house ready!
- What?
- That house is mine!
But your sister said she didn't like it.
She must have changed her mind.
When she got home,
Giovanni wouldn't stop barking.
His way of telling her
to buy the property. So weird, right?
What?
What?
Ma'am Adele is buying the house.
Hon, congratulations! Seriously?
Congratulations!
That means we can finally
pay everyone back
and have over two million for us.
Finally, we can stop this!
Congratulations, hon! Congratulations!
You're so good!
- Are you okay? Hey!
- Yeah.
Congratulations.
No thank you?
Wow! You should be thankful
I didn't report you to the authorities.
Expecting a thank you? Are you stupid?
Is this a Christmas gift?
Boss Gil!
Is that everything?
Of course, Boss Gil!
I told you we wouldn't run away.
And don't scam anyone else, okay?
We're all just trying to make it here.
What's your plan?
Take care of Jessa by scamming?
Be thankful she hasn't left you.
Congratulations on your sale.
I'm sure you got a huge commission.
When will you book your flight here?
It's better here!
- Hey!
- Sorry.
You already paid off everyone, right?
Then come stay with me!
Leave Ray already!
Unless you'd rather keep living like that.
Hon!
Dad, I'll call you back later. Goodbye.
- Yeah?
- I got us pan de sal and bananas.
Let's have breakfast.
I'll do our laundry first.
- Sure, let me help.
- No, it's okay. You go ahead.
The bread might get stale.
You haven't come down yet.
You haven't eaten.
I wanted to tell you something.
What's on your mind? Seems serious.
What is it? Tell me.
I was just thinking that
I was thinking about
what will happen to us now.
Maybe
I'll go visit my dad in the province.
You're leaving?
I think I need
to take a look at my life, Ray.
Your life?
Here. This is it. Back to normal.
Normal? This is it?
This is it.
Ray
Ray, what's that?
Jessa, I know we still
haven't achieved our dreams.
But I know, as long as we're together,
we can do anything.
How?
How? Okay, let's say I said yes right now.
What will our life be like?
Like this?
I don't know.
If you want, we can start over again.
Let's find another place.
We still have two million left...
Ray, I do.
I'm the one that has two million pesos.
Me.
But, Ray, that's nothing.
So let's say I said yes now.
We'll have a family. We'll have kids.
How? Where will we get the money?
I'll find work. Any job, I'll do it.
Whatever? That's your plan?
What kind of plan is that, Ray?
Ask yourself,
in five years, where are we?
Like this, still together.
Why did this become a job interview?
Because you promised me
you'll make our dreams come true.
That's what you always tell me.
I want to know how.
I don't know.
I just know that I love you.
And you love me.
Isn't that the dream?
For us to stay together, no matter what.
You still think that way?
After everything we just went through?
Maybe you're okay with that.
But, Ray, I'm not.
I don't want this kind of life.
Don't you love me anymore?
Ray, I love you.
But this is hard for me.
It's hard that
we look at life differently.
I don't know if I can still trust you
and believe in your promises.
You're right.
You've waited so long for me
to come through on my promises.
I told you before that
I won't give up on you.
Jessa, please don't give up on me.
I hope that one day
you'll be able to wear this.
Hon, where are you going?
I'd like to make a business proposal.
I thought of a way for us
to maximize the event!
We can keep doing this,
just don't leave.
Maybe we can talk this out.
What did you just call me?
You heard that, right? He called me
Damn it!
Okay. All right.
Jessa Baluarte.
Raymond Cruz.
- Sir
- Do not come any closer.
Go there.
Face the window.
Damn, you really got those
Vineyard Hills people hooked!
If only they knew who you really are.
Fucking opportunists, scammers, frauds!
I'm impressed!
Turn around.
And we're going to tell them
that the organization
will receive all the proceeds
from your paintings.
How did you find out?
- Just the study room.
- Is anyone inside?
No one, ma'am! It's just me here!
I didn't really care about your pretense
I really want to use your talents
for fooling people.
You remember the costume party?
Why do you need to do this, sir?
And everyone here in Vineyard,
that you fooled, has both.
Do you know what kind of charges
that they can file against you
when they learn about everything you did?
Sir, don't rat us out.
We just really needed the money.
We were in a pinch.
What's the share?
If we agree,
will you keep your mouth shut?
When this is all over,
you'll let us leave?
Ray, what's this painting about?
Do we really have to do
what Mr. Tecson says?
He'll tell on us!
What do you want, to go to jail?
Isn't this worse than what we did?
Jessa
Let's find another way out, please.
There is no other way, Ray.
After all this,
let's just go our own ways.
You should get back to that.
Sir, I think it might take a while
to finish my paintings, it might not...
No! You think I don't know
what you two are doing?
Ray?
Oh, no.
Ray.
Why are you here by yourself?
Don't come close to me.
You'll just get hurt.
That's enough. Enough.
Stop.
Are you okay?
Can we really do this?
Didn't your dad lose everything
because of a scam?
Then what the fuck happened to us?
Now we're the scammers.
Ray.
Damn it, it's all my fault.
I'm sorry.
Come here. Let's calm down.
Look at me.
Let's just get through this.
We can do this.
As long as we're together,
we can do it. Right?
Calm down. Inhale.
After this exhibit,
I want you to make a new set of paintings.
Then I'll sell it to an auction house
and say I bought it for 500,000.
- We can sell it for 700,000...
- I thought this was the last of it.
- Didn't we talk about...
- No.
- Wendell!
- Madam Senator.
Good evening, madam.
You know, we need a mural
for the new wing at the Senate Palace.
Starting next week, we'll have delegates
from various countries in our museum.
At our upcoming symposium
- Where are you going?
- Sir, I'm done. Let's end this here.
We've barely even started.
How are you?
Do you want to rest first?
- Jessa, I can't do it anymore.
- Ray
Look at me.
Let's just get through this.
This is it. Please.
Jessa, Mr. Tecson isn't going to stop.
While he knows the truth,
he's not letting us go.
I know but Ray, what can we do?
- Ray
- I'll take care of this.
Ray!
I'll be the one to face this.
Jessa, I'm sorry that I didn't
make your dreams come true.
You deserve a better life.
I believe in you.
You can do so much better.
Go. Leave.
What about you?
Ray
- Ray.
- Go now. While you still can.
Ray!
I'd like to make an announcement
- Kiefer...
- Stay there!
Don't come any closer, stay there!
Just so everyone knows
My name is not Kiefer.
Kiefer Regalado is not my name.
It's Raymond Cruz.
I made it all up, Kiefer Regalado.
I'm not a painter.
The Sunshine Foundation?
Damn, I made that up too.
If I pretended and fooled you.
I did it all
because we really needed money.
I'm not like you
who finds it easy to reach your dreams.
Whatever life you want,
you can just have it.
Anyway, I tried.
I only did it out of my love for someone.
So that
I could give her the dream house
she always wanted, a beautiful life
Because that's what you do
when you love someone.
You do everything
to make their life easier.
But, no.
I couldn't do it.
I couldn't.
That's why all I can do now
is come clean.
Kiefer.
We should call the police.
Did you trick her too?
You fooled me!
You told me you painted these
a long time ago!
You said your works
were all displayed internationally!
You're so full of shit!
Me? I did this because I was desperate,
but you, you're fucking rich
and fucking greedy!
Ladies and gentlemen,
especially to those who wrote a check
to Mr. Wendell Tecson,
meet the mastermind!
He knew the truth
and used it to take advantage of us!
Liar! You really have a knack
for making up stories!
You and your wife
should be charged with fraud!
On the golf course!
I knew you weren't one of us!
Does Mrs. Segovia know
what you've been doing to her house?
Wait. Somebody call the police!
- Sir.
- You're going to pay for this!
- Sir
- Did you think I would let you get away
to your happily ever after?
- Sir, calm down...
- Shut up!
You think they'll believe you?
That we were working together?
Ray, we have to go!
Ray, the police are here! Let's go!
Jessa, run!
Ray!
Are you okay?
Jessa
I thought I couldn't live a poor life,
but I know I can't live without you Ray.
Ray, please, don't die. I need you.
I need you, Ray.
Call an ambulance, please!
Ambulance! They shot him!
- Ray!
- He's not going to die.
How do you know? Are you God?
Are you God? No, right? So shut up!
Ray! Ray, don't leave me!
- I need you, please. I'm sorry.
- I thought we'd go our separate ways...
No! We won't! I'm taking it back.
Don't leave me, Ray!
Ray!
Fool, why are you laughing?
I didn't get shot.
- Fucking dumb-ass!
- Ouch! That hurts.
- Why are you lying down?
- I tripped!
All you had to do was run and you slipped?
I've got a bit of a buzz right now.
So who got shot?
Hey! You fucking police!
What did you do to me?
Don't you know who I am?
I'm Wendell Tecson!
Senator Leah is my friend!
Your general is my friend!
The congressman and I are close!
Surrender now!
You have the right to remain silent...
I know! We're going to surrender!
Just wait, okay?
I'm Jessa Baluarte,
scammer,
and guilty of taking advantage
of your kindness.
And above all,
I'm guilty
of not appreciating what I have.
Ray,
my love,
I'm sorry.
Sorry that I kept looking
for anything else,
the dreams I kept trying to chase,
but Ray, to be honest,
I just want to find someone
who will accept me as I am.
That's you, Ray.
I'm sorry I didn't appreciate you.
- Wait.
- Why?
- Stay there.
- Why?
Jessa
Ray
Wait, do you want to marry me
so I can't testify against you?
I want to marry you
because I love you, idiot.
You'll marry me? Even if we're poor?
- I don't want to be rich anymore.
- But I'm a criminal now.
Me too. Couple shirt!
What about the mansion?
I don't care! The prison is bigger anyway.
How's that?
We're not gonna
see each other for a while.
I don't care!
I just want to be Mrs. Raymond Cruz!
Just say yes! Oh, my God!
Say yes!
The police are telling you to say yes!
- I love you.
- I love you more.
- I love you more.
- I love you more.
- I love you more.
- I love you more.
Los geht's!
Can we arrest you now?
When you're done,
just get in the car, okay?
- Beautiful, isn't it?
- Yeah.
In fairness,
the flowers you picked are perfect.
- You're perfect.
- Really? For real.
So beautiful too.
I feel like it would be nice to host
the birthday parties
of our future kids here, right?
You're so right. It's nice.
- You know what I think?
- What?
I think you'll be an amazing mom.
I feel like you'll be a perfect dad.
Jessa! Ray!
- Sorry, we were just looking at something.
- Sorry.
Your staging is really good.
- Thank you, ma'am.
- Thank you, ma'am.
You really know
what the client wants to see.
- Experience!
- Well, anyway, finish up here.
The buyer is arriving soon. Okay?
- Take care.
- Bye, madam! Thank you.
- Let's go?
- Let's go!
- You got that?
- Yes!