Surviving Hurricane Otis (2026) Movie Script
At 12:25 a.m.,
Otis made landfall on the Acapulco coast
as a Category 5 hurricane.
In less than 12 hours,
Otis went from a tropical storm
to a Category 5 hurricane.
BASED ON THE LIVES OF MARLON VALDEZ
AND JONATHAN TRINIDAD
The Acapulco we knew is gone.
A paradisiacal landscape has been
replaced by these images of devastation.
Acapulco is totally destroyed.
Neighborhoods of Acapulco
have been affected by the hurricane.
Thousands of hotels, houses,
and businesses were destroyed.
Otis, now the strongest storm ever
to hit Mexico.
No one was prepared
for such a brutal change.
The population was not evacuated,
the warnings came too late.
They continued
searching for their relatives,
most of whom were
working on boats last October 24.
SURVIVING HURRICANE OTIS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
48 HOURS BEFORE THE HURRICANE
- Hello.
- We have a problem.
May I introduce you to El Majestuoso.
They call him "El Majestuoso"?
No! No, this is El Majestuoso.
And this handsome guy here
is Wirpul, our sailor.
If you need anything,
he's at your service. Right, Wirpul?
Sure.
Who wants a pia colada?
- Me.
- Me.
- Me.
- Let's go.
- I thought it was smaller.
- But it looks great.
Be very careful boarding.
Wirpul will help you.
- This way, please.
- Thanks, thanks.
It really is incredible.
INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
You always have to make the same joke.
It always works.
Pour them extra strong
so they get drunk fast.
I want to leave early.
Where'd you steal those bottles from?
They're not stolen if someone left them.
It's the same as stealing, isn't it?
What's your problem?
Do you think it's honest
to sell liquor that isn't yours?
The thing is, you have a different idea
of what honesty is.
We get by with what we have.
Or where do you think these juniors
get the money to come on vacation?
I think I clogged the toilet.
This is what being a sailor is all about.
Well, I don't want to be a sailor.
Oh, really? Then what do you want to be?
Well, a captain.
A captain.
Well, guess what, asshole?
God heard you, and starting tomorrow
you're going to be captain.
You got promoted, you bastard.
- Are you serious?
- Yeah!
How? Who promoted me?
Me, of course. I'm too old
to keep putting up with this mess.
Besides, it's already been discussed
with the boss and everything.
Me? The captain?
- Me?
- Yeah, you.
That's what you wanted, right?
Where there's a will,
there's a way, bastard.
But anyway, remember that it doesn't
take effect until tomorrow, captain.
Clean that up today.
Mochis, you've got to be
more convincing, huh?
Come on, look like
you haven't eaten in three days.
That's it!
Let's go!
Let's go, Mochis.
Go find a customer,
and I'll catch up with you in a minute.
That's it!
Hey!
Oh, honey, look!
He's missing a little paw.
Oh, you damn dog! There you are!
I've been looking for you!
Come here, don't bother the girl!
No! No, he's not bothering me!
Hey, your dog's really cute, huh?
But he looks tired.
It's just that we've been walking all day
and business has been really slow.
And what do you sell?
Dogfish empanadas. They're really tasty.
How much for the whole basket?
This is a robbery, asshole!
I'm gonna fuck you up if you don't!
I'm gonna fuck you up, you bastard!
I don't mess around, you bastard!
I'm gonna fuck you up, you bastard!
No way, fucking Cndido!
I'd recognize you
even if you had a full body mascot suit.
What trouble are you in now?
What do you mean, "what trouble"?
I haven't been able
to find a job at any shop.
Couldn't you help me out
with some cash, Mr. Rafa?
I'll sell you my gun.
It's a Glock.
Don't fuck with me, Cndido!
That's not a Glock!
- What the fuck do you mean it's not?
- You know nothing about guns.
Of course I know about guns.
Let's see.
It's all clean. My dad left it for me.
If it was your dad's, it's probably
already got two or three bodies on it.
No way! What are you talking about?
Don't take this the wrong way,
but Chevo was a real son of a bitch.
Eight hundred pesos.
What the fu...?
What?
Two thousand five hundred
for old times' sake, right?
Nine hundred, and I won't tell your mom
you tried to rob me.
Two thousand, and I won't tell my mom
who bought the gun from me.
One thousand, and I won't tell your mom
you're selling guns.
All right, deal.
Why can't you be more like your brother
and get yourself a decent job?
You're a really lousy thief.
Well, yeah.
A lousy thief, but an excellent salesman.
I came to sell you the gun.
I was going to let you have it for 500.
Oh, by the way.
That other idiot is my half-brother,
that's why he's kind of
Confused.
See you later, Mr. Rafa!
Asshole.
The National Weather Service
is issuing a warning
and urging extreme caution
ahead of Otis's arrival in Guerrero.
It's forecasted to make landfall
as a tropical storm
the day after tomorrow,
bringing heavy rain, intense gusts of wind
and possible high waves in coastal areas
Did you already know that?
The bay's gonna be closed.
Yeah, but for tourists, not for sailors.
Tomorrow you'll take the helm
watching over the boat.
Can't you wait until tomorrow?
No, you see,
tomorrow I'll be putting out towels
on the lounge chairs at the Princess.
You got a job at the Princess?
Look, Wirpul,
I'm going to be straight with you.
No one else would give a captain's job
to someone your age.
Especially coming
from the family you come from.
Find yourself a sailor for tomorrow,
bring some beers,
some tacos, and that's it.
You're going to have a great time,
you'll see.
Hey, by the way, how are you guys
managing without your dad?
Well.
Hey!
Captain!
Captain Wirpul!
Captain, you bastard!
Captain Wirpul!
Captain Wirpul.
POLANCO, MEXICO CITY
Damn, that was delicious, man.
Delicious.
This is bullshit,
Mary didn't clean a thing.
Relax, man. She'll come back soon.
Pour us some wine, huh?
Sure.
What's up, Sasha?
We're waiting for you, baby.
Where are you guys?
This is going to go on until dawn.
Don't rule out that Otis
could go from a tropical storm
to a Category 5 hurricane
What a bummer
that the padel tennis deal fell through.
That was a sweet little deal.
Remember what Jeff Bezos said, man.
You always have to anticipate
a certain degree of failure.
What a bummer. No wonder Kevin quit on me.
What are you going to do?
He put Wirpul in charge.
He says he's trustworthy.
What? Wait, why is he named
after a washing machine?
Wirpul, dude. You know him.
The one who cleans up your shit
when you go to the yacht.
No, I don't go to the yacht
to hang out with your crew.
And I'm always kind of wasted.
Look. Him.
Yeah, I know him. He's cool. I like him.
- He's a badass, right?
- Yeah, totally.
So what?
Is he gonna be the new captain or what?
Look, we gotta give him a chance.
Everyone deserves a break.
He might even end up being my hero.
You're a great guy, man.
Yeah, I'm a fucking badass.
19 HOURS BEFORE THE HURRICANE
Mochis!
Mom.
- Honey.
- How did it go?
- Good.
- You sold everything, huh?
Mochis saved the day.
Mochis is a hero.
Why are you acting like such a fool?
- Guess.
- What, did you win the lottery or what?
Almost.
Oh, just tell me.
I got promoted on the ship.
Captain!
Captain starting tomorrow, Mom!
You're going to be on watch.
That damn Kevin always finds a way
to screw you over.
So what? I've always wanted to be captain.
But you're going to start during a storm?
Are you crazy?
It's just a little storm.
That's why
they're canceling school, Wirpul.
Besides, you're going to get sick as hell.
You always get sick during storms.
I'm finally a boat's captain.
It pays better. Neither of us has been
doing well lately and we need the money.
Oh, Chayo.
Wirpul's absolutely right, isn't he?
You need the money.
Especially now that you'll be homeless.
Here we go again.
With great sadness in my heart, Chayito.
With great sadness in my heart, Carmen,
I'm telling you we're not leaving here.
Oh, Chayito.
Because this is our home too.
And if you want to sell it,
you're going to have to buy my half first.
If my husband let you guys live here,
it was out of sheer pity.
But my husband isn't here anymore.
I need you to vacate the house
by the end of the month.
Ah, what's gotten into her, huh?
All bark and no bite, Mom.
But she's such a pain in the ass.
Your dad left this house to us.
What? He wasn't my dad.
What do you mean he wasn't your dad?
What, you think I had you
by immaculate conception?
Well, he wasn't my dad.
Just shut up.
Mochis!
Come here, Mochis. Come on.
Hello?
- How are you, Wirpul?
- Who is this?
It's Nico, dude. Your boss.
Mr. Nicols. Sorry.
You never call me.
You weren't the captain, but you are now.
I really appreciate the chance.
Kevin told me you're trustworthy.
You're a whiz with the boat.
I saw on the news
that the storm's going to be bad.
Take good care of my yacht.
Of course, boss.
I'll tie it down tight on all sides.
Don't worry. The storm's going to be calm.
That's right, man.
We've got to stay optimistic.
Do you have a sailor yet?
A sailor? No, sir, but I'm working on it.
Call me if anything goes wrong, okay?
I'll buy you two pounds of pastor,
and anything you want, a six-pack,
whatever, so you can't say
- Yes.
- I don't spoil you guys.
Yes, boss, thank you.
All right then, Wirpul,
take it easy, okay?
Couldn't you help me out with the door?
You don't have a sailor.
What about Marlon?
He's busy on another boat.
Everyone's busy or afraid of the storm.
I have an idea.
No, no fucking way. No, no, no.
Why not? He's a good mechanic.
Jacking cars
doesn't make you a mechanic, Mom.
I'd rather go down alone than ask
that asshole for anything. No way!
What do you mean, "go down alone"?
It's just a figure of speech.
Besides, he's afraid of the sea.
Look, if the boat breaks down
he can fix it.
Besides, whether you like it or not,
Candi's your brother and you need him.
Candi is not my brother,
and I don't need him.
No, that bastard's just gonna get me
into trouble. No, no.
- I'm here.
- Hey!
Look.
What's that?
I sold the gun to Mr. Rafa.
Did it work?
Give me one, then.
Not even a fly showed up, Candi.
I wouldn't stick around if they were going
to leave my hair and face like that.
I'm serious.
- What are you looking for, anyway?
- No smokes?
They're right there,
behind the nail polish.
You're always scolding them.
They're scared of you.
You're the one
who should be afraid of me, you bastard.
You don't even
respect your own mother!
What are you looking for?
Can't I smoke a cigarette
outside my house?
What the fuck?
You're on our side, aren't you?
- Weren't you guys leaving already?
- Where to?
Oh, that, I don't know.
You seem pretty calm, don't you?
Go pack your bags.
- What suitcases, Candi?
- Don't you have any?
- Candi! Candi.
- You're sick. You're sick, dude!
Wirpul has to watch over the yacht.
So what, you want my blessing?
Come here, son.
- In the name of the Father
- They made him captain.
Captain!
And he doesn't have a sailor.
It's dangerous for him
to be alone in the upcoming storm.
My mom thinks that stealing car parts
makes you a mechanic.
Asshole. And who made you captain
if you're just the maid?
- Your mom's the maid.
- My mom?
- Your mom's the maid!
- It's called doing someone's laundry!
I'm the captain because I've got
a ton of experience as a sailor.
Please, Candi, Wirpul needs you.
Well, it doesn't look like it.
You just want people to beg you,
don't you, asshole?
Aren't you the one
looking for money everywhere?
For what you pay me, right?
Yeah, right, and I bet you make more off
your business ventures, right?
Oh, well, yeah. So I'm not broke. Look.
A businessman, an entrepreneur
who steals auto parts!
Hey! Shut up!
Shut up.
Look, if you're not afraid
of honest work,
we'll head out tomorrow afternoon.
Forgive him, Candi.
You know how proud he is.
But please, if you don't want to do it
for your brother,
do it for yourself and your mom.
Okay, kiddo.
7 HOURS BEFORE THE HURRICANE
You sure you don't want a sandwich?
No, Mom. I have to go now.
Please take good care of yourself.
Stay away from the water
and bundle up, okay?
Okay, Mom. Don't worry, it's just a storm.
It'll be mild, I'm sure.
You'll catch a cold.
Your immune system is weak,
you're not eating, and you're so skinny.
Everything's going to be fine.
I've kept vigil before.
Yeah, son, but never as captain.
And a captain
never abandons his ship, Mom.
Just kidding.
Of course he wasn't going to come.
It's Candi, what did you expect?
Well, that he wouldn't leave you alone.
I won't be alone.
Once I've got the money in my pocket,
I'll snag a sailor from the dock.
Relax, Mom.
See you in the morning, Mom.
Bye, Mochis.
Wirpul!
Goodbye, Mom.
Mochis, come here.
Come on, help me with the food.
Hurry up!
Hey, dude!
Give me eight tripe tacos to go.
And put it on the captain's tab.
What? Were you really going
to leave without me?
I thought you bitched out
because of the storm.
Dude, I was just late.
And I haven't eaten.
Yeah, you haven't eaten
because you're a fucking swindler.
Stop being a fucking prude, dude.
You have to learn to survive.
Survive by working, Candi.
You need an honest job.
And what do you think?
You think your bosses are honest?
Stay away from the coast!
Take care of children and the elderly!
Otis has gone from a tropical storm
to a hurricane!
It's approaching Acapulco!
Did you hear that?
Your little storm
has turned into a hurricane, man.
Does this feel like a hurricane?
Are you scared yet?
Here's your pastor's order.
With you as captain?
What could "wo grong"?
Let's get the fuck out of here.
Have a great meal.
What the fuck is that?
Are you a toddler or what?
Go fuck yourself.
Hey.
Buy us some beers, will you?
Let's go to 7-Eleven.
Your mother is a pain in the ass.
The one who's asking for it.
What's up, man?
What's up, Dad?
How are you?
Hi, what are you doing?
Just working. How about you?
- How's Kenia?
- Great.
- No, dude, wait.
- Wait.
Have you seen the news about Acapulco?
Give me a minute, chief.
I'm just coming out of a meeting.
It'll be a hurricane and they're
forecasting it'll reach Category 3.
Is the yacht properly secured?
Yeah, I've been working on that
since yesterday.
Kevin's taking care of it.
It's going to get really bad. You did pay
your yacht club dues for the year, right?
Yes, of course.
Call me in the early morning if you
need anything. It's almost dawn here.
Okay. Bye, Dad.
We recommend following the state
government's guidelines and staying home.
And how are you getting money now?
Ah, that's really
none of your business, is it?
It is my business, you asshole.
Your mom just decided to sell the house.
You idiot, she didn't just decide that.
Man.
It was bound to happen
once my dad was gone.
Did you see him?
Who?
What do you mean, "who"? Chevo.
Your dad, asshole.
Chevo.
Put the cover on the propellers
so the boat doesn't get scratched.
Did you cover the speakers?
They'd already taken him
by the time I got there.
Aren't you worried?
My dad got mugged
because he wasn't paying attention.
You just have to stay on your toes, right?
If you want to play dumb,
play dumb, Candi.
Because if not, they'll fill with water
I just want to know that my mom and I
don't have anything to worry about.
You know what you should be worried about,
asshole?
That Kevin doesn't find out
you're fucking his sister.
Who says I'm fucking his sister?
No, well,
fucking rumors have legs, asshole.
But look, don't worry,
if anything happens,
your big brother will defend you, asshole.
You're not my brother, asshole.
What? We're taking care of this shit?
This is to get us there, idiot.
That's the boat.
And wouldn't it be better to get her
into the yacht club?
That's only for millionaires.
And what do you think
your bosses are, you asshole?
You're such an idiot.
Here, untie the dinghy.
What's the dinghy?
The boat, damn it. Untie the boat!
Well, just say "the boat," asshole.
Don't toss it.
Want one?
What the heck?
Tie the dinghy to the cleat,
pass the line under the railing.
Do it today, eh?
"Do it today."
What's up, boss?
How are you, bro?
How's everything going?
All good, boss, all good.
I found a sailor.
A top-notch mechanic.
Yeah, that's awesome.
Did you guys buy your tacos?
Yeah, boss. We've got them, thanks.
- Fuck, yeah.
- Yeah.
Hey, I want to tell you something,
but don't freak out.
I think this is going to be a little
more complicated than we first thought.
I mean, you know this boat better
than anyone,
and it's unlikely, but just in case,
tie it down
- Yes.
- as tight as you can, man.
Yes, don't worry, boss.
Okay. Hey, one last thing.
If anything happens,
you say that it was docked
at the yacht club. Got it?
- Yes.
- All right.
Yes, boss.
Call me if you need anything.
I'll be keeping an eye on things here.
Sure.
Your boss isn't just cheap,
he's a crook, that bastard.
Shut up.
We better go.
No, no, this boat is my responsibility.
- Your responsibility?
- Yes.
Didn't you hear that asshole?
If the boat sinks, you just have to say
it broke loose from the club.
No one has to know you weren't here
when it went to hell.
You think anyone's going to hire me again
if I abandon my boat?
And you think they're going
to hire you again if you drown, asshole?
Yeah, for you
everything's always so easy, Candi.
You don't care about screwing
others over. You're just like your dad.
He's your dad too.
That's why I have to do things right,
so they can see that I'm different.
Yeah, you don't give a shit
about anything.
You've never been
responsible for anything.
No.
Aren't you going to help me?
My job is just to fix this thing
if it breaks down.
Did you tie the dinghy down tight?
I told you I did.
Turn that off.
No.
And hurry up, the wind's picking up.
Did I tell you
about that asshole I met at the Palladium?
Which one?
The one I met when I was working
at the Palladium, kicking out drunks.
- You used to work kicking out drunks?
- Yes.
Well, the thing is,
one night this guy showed up.
But you know what he looked like?
What?
Like he'd been abducted by aliens.
Do you still believe in aliens?
What? You don't?
Real sailors always see
strange lights at sea.
They're reflections.
Oh, yeah, sure, reflections.
The UFO phenomenon has been well studied.
The thing is that this guy had that look.
What look?
The look of someone who's seen
something almost no one else has seen.
Aliens, you mean.
Death, Wirpul.
He was a sailor like you.
He worked in Los Cabos.
He told me he survived a hurricane.
He had to pull his friends out with a hook
when they were
already bloated on the beach.
And he also told me
it had been a Category 3 hurricane.
Maybe they weren't prepared, huh?
Oh, fuck! And what are we prepared with?
Oh, yeah, some tacos, some fries,
and a few beers, right?
Have you ever been
in a Category 3 hurricane?
Or Category 5?
No.
- So?
- So what?
What time are we leaving?
We don't know
what category is going to hit.
And a Cat 5 hurricane never hit Acapulco.
No, it's impossible.
Impossible?
People say it's like
the devil's been unleashed.
No way, Candi.
I've already been through a Category 2.
I've been through it.
Yeah, it's fucking awful,
but you can handle it.
You put on your life jacket, you're ready
in case other boats crash into you.
After a while it's over, man.
It's no big deal.
If you're scared, then leave.
My responsibility is
to take care of this boat, that's all.
What?
You're just as damn stubborn as my dad.
Responsible, like my mom.
Oh, yeah, so responsible,
going and messing around
with someone else's husband.
They told me a different story.
Yeah, asshole, I don't doubt it.
- Son of Only you.
- This is Marlon, from La Proeza.
Majestuoso. Majestuoso.
Majestuoso. Majestuoso, do you hear me?
This is Wirpul,
from El Majestuoso II. Over.
What's up, my Wirpul?
How's my new cap doing?
All smooth sailing.
Okay, turn on your lights,
let's see where you are. Over.
I see you.
This is a message
from the Harbor Master's Office.
All boat skippers
and captains are informed
that navigation is closed to vessels.
Hurricane Otis is forecast to intensify
and make landfall in the early hours.
Take all necessary precautions.
We appreciate your acknowledgment.
This is La Roca, acknowledged.
This is Majestuoso II, acknowledged.
This is La Proeza, acknowledged.
Did you hear the message
the Harbor Master's Office? Over.
We all heard it, cap. Take it easy. Over.
Hey, Johnny, how are you?
Everything is cool here, cap,
but they've ruined our party.
If it doesn't last long, head over here.
We brought a case of beers,
I'm right next to Marlon. Over.
We're close, then.
See you in a bit. Over and out.
Are they still saying
the same thing in Miami?
Yes, but the sea temperature
is 6 degrees above normal.
And the hurricane keeps intensifying.
You know what that means.
Hurry, we need
to contact the President's Office.
Call a press conference
and gather all the data.
We have to let them know
as soon as possible so they can prepare.
Here! I brought these.
Where are you going?
Wirpul.
Are you okay?
I told you this was going to get shitty!
Go aft and nail the fenders.
Fenders?
Which ones are the nails?
Hey, goddamn it, I'm talking to you!
Tie the line to the bitt!
What the fuck is a bitt?
Why don't you know shit?
- Well, I don't know anything!
- A bitt is a cleat, fuck!
You can't even tie down
a damn fender, asshole!
You don't know what a fender is!
You don't know shit!
Next time, bring someone
who can take your bullshit!
Wirpul!
You tied it wrong! Get a knife!
Where's a fucking knife?
In the drawer!
Hurry up!
Hurry up!
- If I cut it, the dinghy will go!
- Cut it!
Watch out, there are two sailboats adrift.
Two sailboats on your side, watch out!
La Princesa is adrift.
I repeat, La Princesa is adrift!
See? What did you get us into?
I told you to leave!
And how am I supposed to leave
without the dinghy?
You tied it up wrong, you idiot!
I almost lost my hand because of you!
- My fault?
- Yes!
You can't take care of yourself!
That's why your mom asked me
to come help you!
You're not a damn captain!
Get off this damn boat!
Stop talking shit!
- Get off, asshole!
- What, asshole?
I'm done with you!
I'm fucking sick of you!
You and your fucking dog!
Fucking hell!
What was that?
Wirpul!
What was that?
One of the lines came loose!
What are you doing?
Slack the lines. If we break loose,
the hurricane will drag us out of the bay.
This is a message
from the Harbor Master's Office.
You're not as stupid as I thought!
All boat skippers and captains
are hereby notified that Hurricane Otis
has reached Category 5,
with wind gusts of up to 186 mph.
Didn't you say that was impossible?
- Exercise extreme caution.
- Hey!
Come help us here at What's it called?
Majestuoso II, Majestuoso II.
El Majestuoso II!
We need help on Majestuoso II!
You're forcing it!
I'm not forcing it!
I know what I'm doing! Fuck!
What?
- No, no!
- What?
What did I tell you, asshole?
You fucked it up!
Oh, shit!
See?
See? It's burnt out!
Can you fix it?
No! It's already fucked up,
I'm telling you!
The other one still works!
We can try to make it
to shore with that one!
No, no! With just one, we're just going
to go around in circles. We can't
No.
No!
Fuck all this! I don't give a fuck
that you're the captain!
I'm telling you, we're jumping
and making it to the fucking shore!
- You're fucking crazy!
- What?
It's not even a mile!
We can't even see the shore, Candi!
We can't see it!
The loose boats are going to crush us!
Even if we make it to shore,
the waves will smash us
against the fucking rocks!
Well, then, what the hell
are we supposed to do?
Staying here is the safest bet.
Yeah, sure! So safe!
Like this is some fucking bunker!
I feel safer, asshole!
Take a look,
and tell me if you can see the shore!
Do you see it?
You're still holding a grudge
about the eye, aren't you?
What?
Even if you deny it,
you still think it was my fault.
What are you talking about?
That was 20 years ago!
And when the hell are you going
to let it go?
- I already let it go, bastard!
- It doesn't look like it, asshole!
Those lines aren't going to hold!
We have to jump!
Take a chance to make it to shore!
I can't leave my boat.
It's not your fucking boat, get it!
If the fucking owner were here,
he'd have jumped already!
It's a boat, Wirpul.
Is it worth more than your life?
Than our lives?
What are you doing?
Luck?
Man, luck is when opportunity
and preparation come together.
I've got 130 years
of luck behind me, you bastard.
Talk to me, Wirpul.
The hurricane hit even harder!
The boat isn't going to hold up!
All the lines are loose!
Come on, calm down, man. What's going on?
The hurricane hit even harder, boss!
Come on, it's just your nerves, Wirpul.
I'm sure it's not that bad.
No, there are lots of boats
and sailboats adrift.
If they hit us, we're going to sink.
No, under no circumstances should you
abandon the boat, you bastard.
But it's really dangerous, boss.
Come on, listen to me,
untie the other boats
that are next to you
so they drift away and won't hit you.
But the other boats
aren't that close, boss.
So, what the fuck is the problem?
They're not close enough for us
to go over and untie them,
but they're close enough to crash into us
if they break loose.
Besides, I don't feel right
doing that, boss.
Don't be ridiculous, Wirpul.
Dude, if you don't do it,
someone else will.
Save your job,
let them all go to hell, man.
Yes, boss.
That's it, fucker.
Hell, yeah, Wirpul.
Things will calm down in a minute.
This asshole's right. We'd better hurry
before the others beat us to it.
Didn't you hear? It's impossible
to swim to another boat.
Fuck! I'm out of here!
- Where are you going?
- The fuck out of here!
- I'm going to save myself!
- Candi!
You're going to drown
before you reach another yacht.
I'll save myself!
I'm not letting you kill anyone!
Better they cry
at their house than at mine!
You'll kill yourself, asshole!
The eye debt gets paid off today!
We're even! I don't give a damn
about the eye accident!
Hell, no!
This will even the score, man.
We're never going to be okay, Candi,
don't you get it?
We're not family!
We're just another piece of the house
your dad built! That's all!
Don't say that.
I'm not like you.
I don't bring others down to survive.
Today we're not going
to bring anyone down.
Not while I'm the captain, do you get it?
You think it's easy
when your dad just shows up
with a new lady and his mini-me?
I mean, a ton of people do it, right?
But who's so brazen as to go
build a house right next to theirs?
I don't look like him, man. Move.
Oh, yeah. You've got the same face!
And he did love you.
Yeah, is that why he named me
after his washing machine?
Well, that's probably
where he banged your mom, right?
- I'm just saying...
- Respect my mom, asshole!
Haven't you seen that movie
where they get it on right there
on top of the washing machine?
Stop insulting my mom, asshole! Now!
Okay, I'll stop, man! I'll stop!
Okay.
Do you know what Wirpul means?
It means
I'm going to ruin your life
with the shittiest name I can think of.
Whirlwind.
Whirlwind?
My dad told me that when you were
in your mom's belly, you moved like crazy.
That you had the strength of a whirlwind.
Is that why he named me Wirpul?
It sounded better in English, right?
It's a great name.
If they'd asked me what to name this
hurricane, I would've called it Wirpul.
Not Otis.
Did I tell you about the time
I saw an alien?
Yes.
Many times.
You know what I think?
That when we die, we turn into aliens.
That's what they mean
when they say we go to heaven.
It's just been misinterpreted.
Do you think you'll turn
into an alien when you die?
I hope so.
Do you think my dad already has a UFO?
At least he changed the taxi.
Don't end up like your dad, Candi.
It was a robbery, Wirpul.
So
Wirpul.
Let's do things your way.
You're the captain.
For now, let's hope the anchor
doesn't come loose, and the ship holds up.
There's nothing else to do.
Okay.
Then that's what we'll do.
Move over!
Don't you have another song?
No.
I've run out of space.
What was that?
The roof is gone.
- That's it!
- What do you mean?
- What do you mean?
- It's over!
The anchor broke! We're adrift!
I'm sorry. Forgive me, Candi.
I thought I was ready for this.
Cut the crap!
Let's go up to the deck!
We'll jump and let the aliens decide.
Yes! Yes, yes!
Okay, this, yes, this.
Hold on! Hold on.
Marlon. Do you copy?
Marlon, Johnny, we need help.
Can anyone hear me?
Wirpul, I'm here! Are you adrift? Over.
Yes, yes. Can you see us? Over.
No, I can't see anything.
Can you see me? Where are you?
There they are!
Yes! We see you! Over! Yes!
Can you get closer? I'm going to try to
Marlon! Marlon, do you copy?
Marlon! Do you copy?
Marlon! Marlon, do you copy?
Marlon! Do you copy?
- They won't answer anymore.
- Marlon!
They won't answer you!
- Marlon!
- Let's get out of here now!
Let's go! Let's go, man! Now! Let's go!
Candi!
Candi!
No, no, no! Wait!
Hang in there!
Wait, wait!
Hold on.
Hold on.
- Oh, no! No, no! Wait!
- Let's go downstairs. Hang in there!
Hang in there! Let's go downstairs.
Here, here.
No! Wait, wait!
Let me see you! Let me see you, Marlon!
No, no, wait, wait!
No, no!
Wait, wait, wait.
It's okay, it's okay.
The first aid kit, the first aid kit.
Where's the first aid kit?
No, no.
No!
Wait! Hold on!
- Start praying, you bastard.
- What?
You know my beliefs,
but I'm willing to change them.
Say a prayer, fucker.
No, I don't know any.
So you don't believe in God?
Yeah, but I don't feel like
he listens to me much.
- Pray, asshole!
- What?
Don't you know the Our Father?
More or less. Okay, hold, hold my hand.
- Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed
- Our Father
Who art in heaven.
- Thy will be done, dumb-ass!
- Yes, the will Thy will be done
Especially in the sea, Lord,
because in the sea
I told you God didn't listen to me.
Here.
What?
Didn't you want to talk to your mom?
No.
I wanted to play my song one last time.
But you know what?
We're not dying here.
Wirpul?
Honey?
Can you hear me?
Mom.
Oh, Wirpul.
Are you okay?
Yes, sweetheart.
We're fine, Mom.
I was so worried.
Are you still on the boat?
Yes, we're here.
Please be very careful.
- Are you with Carmen?
- No, honey. Why?
Did something happen to Candi?
No, no, he's here.
How is he?
He's fine.
Oh, that's good!
Please take care of yourselves.
Things got really bad over here.
Don't fight.
Don't worry about us.
Okay.
Are you safe?
Yes, baby, Mochis and I are safe here.
You guys have to help each other,
if you stick together
- Yes.
- everything will be okay.
The Virgin of the Sea will protect you.
And tie the boat well.
And bundle up, you get sick easily,
and then you're in bed for days.
Wirpul?
Honey?
Wirpul!
Wirpul!
Take care.
I love you, Mom.
Mom?
Wirpul?
Wirpul?
- Wirpul!
- I'm coming!
Let's go.
Quickly!
Kill him, motherfucker!
Easy, man.
What a pain in the ass, man!
Fucking hell.
What's up, Wirpul? Is the chaos over yet?
Boss!
Boss! Can you hear me?
What?
We're going to sink, boss!
Hold on, you bastard.
No, wait, what's going on, man?
There's not! There's nothing left to do!
There's always something to do, Wirpul!
We're sinking!
We're capsized!
The other ships have already sunk!
Well Figure it out, motherfucker!
No way! You wanted to be captain,
didn't you? Are you the captain or not?
I'm the captain!
I'm the captain!
And I tried! But a captain knows
when there's nothing left to do!
Look, man, calm down, okay?
You know you're like family to us, man.
Like family?
Would you send someone
from your family to this slaughterhouse
and ask them to sacrifice themselves
for a fucking boat?
Come on, asshole, get a grip!
Majestuoso II isn't sinking! Okay?
Wirpul!
Wirpul!
We're not family! I have my own family.
Your fucking boat is sinking,
I just called to let you know!
Stay on that fucking boat, asshole!
That boat has won awards!
When have you ever won an award
in your fucking?
I'm sorry!
If I'd known,
I wouldn't have asked you to come!
Forgive me!
I'm sorry!
Tie your life jacket tight!
Jump!
Now! Jump!
Candi! Candi!
Candi!
Candi!
No! Candi!
Candi!
Candi!
Candi!
Dispatch, a discovery is reported
in the Emiliano Zapata municipality,
upper section.
A man in his 50s, tied up, half-naked.
Apparent gunshot wound to the forehead.
The body shows signs of torture.
You're just like your dad.
I don't look just like him.
Immediate support from forensic
and investigative officers is required.
He's your dad too.
We're bringing a family member
for possible identification. Over.
This one has probably got
two or three bodies on it.
And he did love you.
I'm different.
We're not family!
We're just another piece of the house
your dad built! That's all!
Don't say that.
Did you see him?
- The body shows signs of torture.
- Chevo.
Your dad, asshole.
Chevo.
They'd already taken him when I arrived.
We're not family!
My ship might have sunk, but not my crew!
Don't talk. Wait. Try to stay awake.
Stay awake. You have to stay awake.
Fuck, forgive me.
Forgive me for what I said.
For everything.
You took care of me when
You didn't have to.
No.
No, no, no.
No. Hey, no!
No, don't fall asleep. Hey!
Hey! That's it.
Wake up, Candi. Wake up!
Don't fall asleep, no!
No, no, no.
Don't fall asleep, okay? No, no.
Hey!
Wake up.
Hey! You have to stay awake.
Don't fall asleep.
Help!
Help!
Don't fall asleep! Don't fall asleep!
Hey!
Hey!
EL MILAGRO
Help!
Help!
- Help!
- Here! Here, here.
Give me your hand. Give me your hand.
That's it.
Easy. Easy.
Come here.
Bring him. This way.
This way.
This way.
Let me see.
Oh, boy.
Are there any bandages?
Bandages? It's not my boat.
I got here just like you. Mine sank.
I can help him,
but we need a first-aid kit quickly.
We don't have time.
We have to get out of here.
Yes!
Hey!
- What's your name?
- Huh?
What's your name?
- Candi.
- Candi.
Candi. Candi, you're going to be okay.
There's nothing here.
Find a bottle of alcohol.
A bottle of alcohol, quick!
You're going to be fine, Candi.
Almost there.
Help me carry him, let's lay him down.
That's it. I'm going to press.
Open the bottle!
My most expensive wound treatment ever.
Okay, here I go.
Hold him!
Relax, relax, Candi.
Hey, you're going to be fine.
I don't have anything to sew him up with.
Don't touch. Don't touch.
That's it.
Yes! Yes, that works.
Give me that.
Who's the captain?
Me. Me, me.
Whose is he for you? Your sailor?
He's my brother.
Well, hold him tight.
Hold him tight!
Hold him.
Ready?
- Ready?
- No! No, no, no!
Hold him!
Relax! Hold him tight! Tight!
Almost there! Almost there!
This is the last one, the last one.
There, there. It's over.
Hold him.
Press hard!
Press here.
Press here, captain!
We have to get to shore
before we leave the eye.
The eye?
We're in the eye of the hurricane.
Did you think it was over?
Hurricane Otis made landfall this morning
on the coast of Guerrero
and continues as a Category 5.
What was just a tropical storm
intensified explosively,
taking authorities
Fuck.
- and the public by surprise
- No, come on, man.
It wasn't your fault,
it was those fucking guys' fault.
Come on.
Hi, Dad.
I'm watching the news, Nico.
Do you know anything about the yacht?
Yeah, I have to tell you something, but
- What?
- Please don't get mad.
The marina's boats broke loose,
and it looks like the yacht sank.
But it was tied up.
It was at the back of the yacht club.
No, Dad.
Fuck, Nicols!
I can't trust you to do anything right.
Listen to me, call Mr. Villalobos
and have him come up
with a figure to appease the families.
We need to start gathering
the sailors' insurance documents.
- What? You think someone died?
- Aren't you watching the news?
I hope none of them died.
HURRICANE HITS GUERRERO COASHow much money do I give them?
Come on, Nicols. You fix this!
- Take responsibility.
- Dad.
We'll continue to provide updates
as communications are restored
- Fuck.
- And the first rescue teams arrive.
We stand in solidarity
to the families of Guerrero.
This is as far as we go!
We have to jump in and swim to shore!
We're so close!
See you on shore!
Quickly! Let's go there!
That way! Let's go!
You said you were my brother, right?
Candi, focus!
We have to jump!
Jump now!
If we jump, we'll drown.
No one is going to drown!
We jump on three!
- One! Two!
- No, wait, wait.
Do we jump on "one, two, three"?
Or do we jump
on "one, two, three, and jump"?
What?
Three, and then we jump.
One, two, three!
We jump!
That's what I said! We jump on one
That's what I said! On three!
One, two, three!
One!
Two!
Three!
No! Candi!
No!
What are you doing, you idiot?
Jump!
Jump!
Jump!
Candi!
Candi! No, no!
No, no!
No, no! Candi!
I've got you. I've got you.
Here, you're safe.
Let's go! We have to get out of here!
You have to let him go.
Captain!
I'm so sorry.
But I have to get back to my post.
Are you going to be okay?
Are you going to be okay?
Chayo.
Chayo.
Carmen.
My house, Chayo.
- My house, Chayo, it was destroyed.
- Are you okay?
I am, but my house, Chayo.
What am I going to do, Chayo?
Wait.
Come, sit down. Come.
Oh, Chayo.
Calm down.
The house, Chayo, the whole roof
came down, everything fell down.
Chayo, what am I going to do now?
What am I going to do?
Don't worry, Carmen.
We can squeeze in here
while we fix your house.
And where two can eat, four can eat.
You don't understand, Chayo.
Enough, Carmen. Let's stop this nonsense.
We only have each other.
And our children.
I have a huge debt I have to pay, Chayo.
I don't have anything else.
That bastard Chevo
didn't leave me anything else.
That bastard died
and just left me his debt.
He left it to both of us.
And to the kids.
Oh, Chayo.
That's enough, Carmen.
Let's stop this fighting, please.
Chayo.
Forgive me.
Oh, Carmen.
It looks like it's finally waning.
We have to go look for the boys.
Let's go.
Honey.
Oh, honey.
Let's go, Chayo.
Let's go, Mochis.
Hey!
Are you okay?
Hey!
Hey!
Do you need help?
Come here, are you hurt?
Come on. Come on.
Don't move.
Help me get this off! Please, someone!
No, no. Don't touch it.
You'll get infected.
Let me do it.
Here, I didn't need to use your money.
- Bite down a little.
- No, no.
Breathe, breathe, breathe.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Smell it.
Smell it. It'll keep you awake.
No, no, it's not for you to drink.
Where are they?
Please help me!
Come.
Calm down.
My brother is gone.
Why?
No, I don't know.
We didn't have anything
before this either.
I have to keep looking for people.
I have to help them.
Do you know where your house is?
I'm looking for my daughter!
She's 8 years old!
Thirty-seven-year-old woman, head injury.
PARAMEDIC
Gauze, please. Gauze.
Please, wait in reception.
This way, please.
Here, check him thoroughly.
Twice if necessary.
Yes, of course.
Sir, this way, please.
With my partner.
Thank you.
An ORS, ma'am. An ORS.
Lemonade!
Lemonade!
That way.
This line is only for locating children.
PLAZA GALERAS
Paramedic! Paramedic!
People who have already been treated,
please leave the premises.
Sure. First, lend it to me for
He was my brother,
you're not doing anything!
What's your name, honey?
Can you tell me your name and surname?
We are at full capacity.
Please understand.
- Mochis?
- Understand
- Mochis.
- that the staff are doing what they can.
Mochis.
Mochis.
Mochis, where's my mom?
- Where's Mom?
- Wirpul!
Wirpul.
Mom?
Wirpul.
Honey!
Wirpul!
Wirpul.
My boy.
I knew you were okay.
Mom.
Mom.
I knew you were okay, my love.
My heart told me so.
Oh, you're okay!
You're okay! Where's Candi?
Where's Candi?
Where's Candi?
Initial reports continue to come in
following Hurricane Otis's passage
through Guerrero.
Overnight, the storm surprised everyone
with its rapid intensification
and the force
with which it struck the coastal area.
There is still no clarity
about what is happening in Acapulco.
Communications remain down,
and only a few sporadic messages
have managed to get out of the zone.
The federal government
has activated emergency protocols.
From what we know so far,
the outlying neighborhoods of Acapulco,
the poorest not only in Guerrero
but in the entire country,
have been terribly affected
by the hurricane.
There's no electricity or drinking water,
and shortages begin
Are you okay, dude?
to be felt in every corner of the city.
Dude, can you ask your dad
for some money or?
The next few hours
will be decisive in determining
Come on, dude.
You're a swan, Nicols.
Take it easy, buddy.
Sources at the hotels have begun
sharing the first images
showing devastated streets,
torn-off roofs, and buildings
Wirpul, how are you, brother?
Some tourists had to take shelter
elsewhere and improvise barricades.
We have a firsthand account
from an affected tourist. We're with you.
Fuck.
I'd never been in my life
I'm so sorry, man,
I don't know what to say.
I'm here for you, okay?
This is the most terrifying thing,
honestly.
- It's nice to see you.
- Thanks.
Likewise. See you, bye.
TWO WEEKS LATER
MEXICO CITY
Wirpul.
Brother, how are you?
I'm so sorry, brother.
How are you? How was the flight?
This is Counselor Villalobos.
Nice to meet you. How are you?
Please, sit down.
Make yourself comfortable.
What? What do you want to drink?
Order whatever you want, it's on me.
I'm good, boss. Thanks.
Well, thanks for coming.
Things are a total mess here
with all this crap about the
The donations and all that crap, you know.
Again, we're very sorry
about the loss of your sailor.
My brother.
His name was Candi.
Yes, yes, Candi.
Cndido.
Yes, yes, Cndido.
Look, I brought you a little money
to help you out. Just a little something.
To pay the death benefit for my brother,
who wasn't insured.
Just like I wasn't.
Or the boat.
That's what you mean, right?
Yes, yes, that's it. Pay the compensation.
It's my personal money.
Okay?
To support you, the family
His mom, actually.
His mother.
How much is it?
70K.
No, I mean, but
It's just to start, I mean
- Only the briefcase is worth 10K.
- Boss.
Do you think someone's life
is worth 70,000 pesos?
Someone who worked for you right up
until the last minute before he died.
You sent us to the slaughterhouse.
Fuck. Don't say that, Wirpul.
If I knew it'd be this bad,
I'd have let the boat sink
and not sent him out...
I called you, boss.
I called you to tell you
it was getting bad, to let us come back.
You preferred
Saving your boat.
Come on, Wirpul.
Don't say that, man.
- If you're
- Like family?
What's my last name?
I want 300K.
Three hundred thousand pesos
or I'll tell the Harbor Master's Office
that you asked me
to release the other boats.
110K, and you sign a letter
releasing me from all responsibility.
250K, and I won't tell your dad
that you kept the money
for the yacht club and the insurance.
180K. I'll pay for your captain's license.
Seaman's book.
That shit.
Where do I sign?
Where did you learn
to negotiate like that, huh?
You're more badass than I thought, man.
I learned from the best.
SPACE TRAVELER
It's done.
There's your UFO.
Show your face!
If you're going to take me,
show your face!
Wirpul!
Hey, man, it hurts, asshole!
It hurts, asshole! Stop!
Sorry, sorry, sorry.
Don't be a baby!
How?
Asshole.
It was the aliens.
Oh, fuck!
I'll tell you later.
Listen.
Take this.
Take this.
And this.
To the first help center you find.
Where's Candi, son?
Don't worry, we have a plan.
Now we just need everything else.
Give me a break, man.
Listen.
Don't you have another song?
By any chance.
I don't have space on my phone.
I just bought you a boat and a phone, man.
Yeah, but it's a shitty phone,
two for one.
Are you cheerful?
Cheerful?
Well, cheers!
Want to hear again
about when aliens saved me?
I felt something grab my ass,
and I started going up.
No, but it was a fucking huge piece
of wood from that damn boat.
And then I started to panic,
and started talking total bullshit, right?
And then I saw this fucking white light,
and I'm like, "Shit, I'm dead."
But no, it was the fucking aliens.
Then that fucking light
started following me,
so I swam for it,
and at some point, it stopped.
I stopped feeling the fucking current.
THE LAST FIGURE RELEASED BY THE GOVERNMENFOLLOWING HURRICANE OTIS WAS 68 DEAD.
32 PEOPLE MISSING, 24 OF THEM AT SEA.
THERE IS NO OFFICIAL LIST WITH
THE NAMES OF THE DEAD OR THE MISSING.
HOWEVER, SOME ESTIMATES CALCULATE
MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DEATHS
274,000 HOMES AND MORE THAN 600 HOTELS
WERE AFFECTED.
MORE THAN 800 BOATS DESTROYED.
16 BILLION DOLLARS IN MATERIAL DAMAGES.
AND NO UFO SIGHTINGS
SO FAR.
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS
AND MISSING PEOPLE OF HURRICANE OTIS.
MAY THEIR NAMES NEVER FADE WITH TIME,
NOR THEIR STORIES FORGOTTEN.
Otis made landfall on the Acapulco coast
as a Category 5 hurricane.
In less than 12 hours,
Otis went from a tropical storm
to a Category 5 hurricane.
BASED ON THE LIVES OF MARLON VALDEZ
AND JONATHAN TRINIDAD
The Acapulco we knew is gone.
A paradisiacal landscape has been
replaced by these images of devastation.
Acapulco is totally destroyed.
Neighborhoods of Acapulco
have been affected by the hurricane.
Thousands of hotels, houses,
and businesses were destroyed.
Otis, now the strongest storm ever
to hit Mexico.
No one was prepared
for such a brutal change.
The population was not evacuated,
the warnings came too late.
They continued
searching for their relatives,
most of whom were
working on boats last October 24.
SURVIVING HURRICANE OTIS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
48 HOURS BEFORE THE HURRICANE
- Hello.
- We have a problem.
May I introduce you to El Majestuoso.
They call him "El Majestuoso"?
No! No, this is El Majestuoso.
And this handsome guy here
is Wirpul, our sailor.
If you need anything,
he's at your service. Right, Wirpul?
Sure.
Who wants a pia colada?
- Me.
- Me.
- Me.
- Let's go.
- I thought it was smaller.
- But it looks great.
Be very careful boarding.
Wirpul will help you.
- This way, please.
- Thanks, thanks.
It really is incredible.
INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS
ACAPULCO, MEXICO
You always have to make the same joke.
It always works.
Pour them extra strong
so they get drunk fast.
I want to leave early.
Where'd you steal those bottles from?
They're not stolen if someone left them.
It's the same as stealing, isn't it?
What's your problem?
Do you think it's honest
to sell liquor that isn't yours?
The thing is, you have a different idea
of what honesty is.
We get by with what we have.
Or where do you think these juniors
get the money to come on vacation?
I think I clogged the toilet.
This is what being a sailor is all about.
Well, I don't want to be a sailor.
Oh, really? Then what do you want to be?
Well, a captain.
A captain.
Well, guess what, asshole?
God heard you, and starting tomorrow
you're going to be captain.
You got promoted, you bastard.
- Are you serious?
- Yeah!
How? Who promoted me?
Me, of course. I'm too old
to keep putting up with this mess.
Besides, it's already been discussed
with the boss and everything.
Me? The captain?
- Me?
- Yeah, you.
That's what you wanted, right?
Where there's a will,
there's a way, bastard.
But anyway, remember that it doesn't
take effect until tomorrow, captain.
Clean that up today.
Mochis, you've got to be
more convincing, huh?
Come on, look like
you haven't eaten in three days.
That's it!
Let's go!
Let's go, Mochis.
Go find a customer,
and I'll catch up with you in a minute.
That's it!
Hey!
Oh, honey, look!
He's missing a little paw.
Oh, you damn dog! There you are!
I've been looking for you!
Come here, don't bother the girl!
No! No, he's not bothering me!
Hey, your dog's really cute, huh?
But he looks tired.
It's just that we've been walking all day
and business has been really slow.
And what do you sell?
Dogfish empanadas. They're really tasty.
How much for the whole basket?
This is a robbery, asshole!
I'm gonna fuck you up if you don't!
I'm gonna fuck you up, you bastard!
I don't mess around, you bastard!
I'm gonna fuck you up, you bastard!
No way, fucking Cndido!
I'd recognize you
even if you had a full body mascot suit.
What trouble are you in now?
What do you mean, "what trouble"?
I haven't been able
to find a job at any shop.
Couldn't you help me out
with some cash, Mr. Rafa?
I'll sell you my gun.
It's a Glock.
Don't fuck with me, Cndido!
That's not a Glock!
- What the fuck do you mean it's not?
- You know nothing about guns.
Of course I know about guns.
Let's see.
It's all clean. My dad left it for me.
If it was your dad's, it's probably
already got two or three bodies on it.
No way! What are you talking about?
Don't take this the wrong way,
but Chevo was a real son of a bitch.
Eight hundred pesos.
What the fu...?
What?
Two thousand five hundred
for old times' sake, right?
Nine hundred, and I won't tell your mom
you tried to rob me.
Two thousand, and I won't tell my mom
who bought the gun from me.
One thousand, and I won't tell your mom
you're selling guns.
All right, deal.
Why can't you be more like your brother
and get yourself a decent job?
You're a really lousy thief.
Well, yeah.
A lousy thief, but an excellent salesman.
I came to sell you the gun.
I was going to let you have it for 500.
Oh, by the way.
That other idiot is my half-brother,
that's why he's kind of
Confused.
See you later, Mr. Rafa!
Asshole.
The National Weather Service
is issuing a warning
and urging extreme caution
ahead of Otis's arrival in Guerrero.
It's forecasted to make landfall
as a tropical storm
the day after tomorrow,
bringing heavy rain, intense gusts of wind
and possible high waves in coastal areas
Did you already know that?
The bay's gonna be closed.
Yeah, but for tourists, not for sailors.
Tomorrow you'll take the helm
watching over the boat.
Can't you wait until tomorrow?
No, you see,
tomorrow I'll be putting out towels
on the lounge chairs at the Princess.
You got a job at the Princess?
Look, Wirpul,
I'm going to be straight with you.
No one else would give a captain's job
to someone your age.
Especially coming
from the family you come from.
Find yourself a sailor for tomorrow,
bring some beers,
some tacos, and that's it.
You're going to have a great time,
you'll see.
Hey, by the way, how are you guys
managing without your dad?
Well.
Hey!
Captain!
Captain Wirpul!
Captain, you bastard!
Captain Wirpul!
Captain Wirpul.
POLANCO, MEXICO CITY
Damn, that was delicious, man.
Delicious.
This is bullshit,
Mary didn't clean a thing.
Relax, man. She'll come back soon.
Pour us some wine, huh?
Sure.
What's up, Sasha?
We're waiting for you, baby.
Where are you guys?
This is going to go on until dawn.
Don't rule out that Otis
could go from a tropical storm
to a Category 5 hurricane
What a bummer
that the padel tennis deal fell through.
That was a sweet little deal.
Remember what Jeff Bezos said, man.
You always have to anticipate
a certain degree of failure.
What a bummer. No wonder Kevin quit on me.
What are you going to do?
He put Wirpul in charge.
He says he's trustworthy.
What? Wait, why is he named
after a washing machine?
Wirpul, dude. You know him.
The one who cleans up your shit
when you go to the yacht.
No, I don't go to the yacht
to hang out with your crew.
And I'm always kind of wasted.
Look. Him.
Yeah, I know him. He's cool. I like him.
- He's a badass, right?
- Yeah, totally.
So what?
Is he gonna be the new captain or what?
Look, we gotta give him a chance.
Everyone deserves a break.
He might even end up being my hero.
You're a great guy, man.
Yeah, I'm a fucking badass.
19 HOURS BEFORE THE HURRICANE
Mochis!
Mom.
- Honey.
- How did it go?
- Good.
- You sold everything, huh?
Mochis saved the day.
Mochis is a hero.
Why are you acting like such a fool?
- Guess.
- What, did you win the lottery or what?
Almost.
Oh, just tell me.
I got promoted on the ship.
Captain!
Captain starting tomorrow, Mom!
You're going to be on watch.
That damn Kevin always finds a way
to screw you over.
So what? I've always wanted to be captain.
But you're going to start during a storm?
Are you crazy?
It's just a little storm.
That's why
they're canceling school, Wirpul.
Besides, you're going to get sick as hell.
You always get sick during storms.
I'm finally a boat's captain.
It pays better. Neither of us has been
doing well lately and we need the money.
Oh, Chayo.
Wirpul's absolutely right, isn't he?
You need the money.
Especially now that you'll be homeless.
Here we go again.
With great sadness in my heart, Chayito.
With great sadness in my heart, Carmen,
I'm telling you we're not leaving here.
Oh, Chayito.
Because this is our home too.
And if you want to sell it,
you're going to have to buy my half first.
If my husband let you guys live here,
it was out of sheer pity.
But my husband isn't here anymore.
I need you to vacate the house
by the end of the month.
Ah, what's gotten into her, huh?
All bark and no bite, Mom.
But she's such a pain in the ass.
Your dad left this house to us.
What? He wasn't my dad.
What do you mean he wasn't your dad?
What, you think I had you
by immaculate conception?
Well, he wasn't my dad.
Just shut up.
Mochis!
Come here, Mochis. Come on.
Hello?
- How are you, Wirpul?
- Who is this?
It's Nico, dude. Your boss.
Mr. Nicols. Sorry.
You never call me.
You weren't the captain, but you are now.
I really appreciate the chance.
Kevin told me you're trustworthy.
You're a whiz with the boat.
I saw on the news
that the storm's going to be bad.
Take good care of my yacht.
Of course, boss.
I'll tie it down tight on all sides.
Don't worry. The storm's going to be calm.
That's right, man.
We've got to stay optimistic.
Do you have a sailor yet?
A sailor? No, sir, but I'm working on it.
Call me if anything goes wrong, okay?
I'll buy you two pounds of pastor,
and anything you want, a six-pack,
whatever, so you can't say
- Yes.
- I don't spoil you guys.
Yes, boss, thank you.
All right then, Wirpul,
take it easy, okay?
Couldn't you help me out with the door?
You don't have a sailor.
What about Marlon?
He's busy on another boat.
Everyone's busy or afraid of the storm.
I have an idea.
No, no fucking way. No, no, no.
Why not? He's a good mechanic.
Jacking cars
doesn't make you a mechanic, Mom.
I'd rather go down alone than ask
that asshole for anything. No way!
What do you mean, "go down alone"?
It's just a figure of speech.
Besides, he's afraid of the sea.
Look, if the boat breaks down
he can fix it.
Besides, whether you like it or not,
Candi's your brother and you need him.
Candi is not my brother,
and I don't need him.
No, that bastard's just gonna get me
into trouble. No, no.
- I'm here.
- Hey!
Look.
What's that?
I sold the gun to Mr. Rafa.
Did it work?
Give me one, then.
Not even a fly showed up, Candi.
I wouldn't stick around if they were going
to leave my hair and face like that.
I'm serious.
- What are you looking for, anyway?
- No smokes?
They're right there,
behind the nail polish.
You're always scolding them.
They're scared of you.
You're the one
who should be afraid of me, you bastard.
You don't even
respect your own mother!
What are you looking for?
Can't I smoke a cigarette
outside my house?
What the fuck?
You're on our side, aren't you?
- Weren't you guys leaving already?
- Where to?
Oh, that, I don't know.
You seem pretty calm, don't you?
Go pack your bags.
- What suitcases, Candi?
- Don't you have any?
- Candi! Candi.
- You're sick. You're sick, dude!
Wirpul has to watch over the yacht.
So what, you want my blessing?
Come here, son.
- In the name of the Father
- They made him captain.
Captain!
And he doesn't have a sailor.
It's dangerous for him
to be alone in the upcoming storm.
My mom thinks that stealing car parts
makes you a mechanic.
Asshole. And who made you captain
if you're just the maid?
- Your mom's the maid.
- My mom?
- Your mom's the maid!
- It's called doing someone's laundry!
I'm the captain because I've got
a ton of experience as a sailor.
Please, Candi, Wirpul needs you.
Well, it doesn't look like it.
You just want people to beg you,
don't you, asshole?
Aren't you the one
looking for money everywhere?
For what you pay me, right?
Yeah, right, and I bet you make more off
your business ventures, right?
Oh, well, yeah. So I'm not broke. Look.
A businessman, an entrepreneur
who steals auto parts!
Hey! Shut up!
Shut up.
Look, if you're not afraid
of honest work,
we'll head out tomorrow afternoon.
Forgive him, Candi.
You know how proud he is.
But please, if you don't want to do it
for your brother,
do it for yourself and your mom.
Okay, kiddo.
7 HOURS BEFORE THE HURRICANE
You sure you don't want a sandwich?
No, Mom. I have to go now.
Please take good care of yourself.
Stay away from the water
and bundle up, okay?
Okay, Mom. Don't worry, it's just a storm.
It'll be mild, I'm sure.
You'll catch a cold.
Your immune system is weak,
you're not eating, and you're so skinny.
Everything's going to be fine.
I've kept vigil before.
Yeah, son, but never as captain.
And a captain
never abandons his ship, Mom.
Just kidding.
Of course he wasn't going to come.
It's Candi, what did you expect?
Well, that he wouldn't leave you alone.
I won't be alone.
Once I've got the money in my pocket,
I'll snag a sailor from the dock.
Relax, Mom.
See you in the morning, Mom.
Bye, Mochis.
Wirpul!
Goodbye, Mom.
Mochis, come here.
Come on, help me with the food.
Hurry up!
Hey, dude!
Give me eight tripe tacos to go.
And put it on the captain's tab.
What? Were you really going
to leave without me?
I thought you bitched out
because of the storm.
Dude, I was just late.
And I haven't eaten.
Yeah, you haven't eaten
because you're a fucking swindler.
Stop being a fucking prude, dude.
You have to learn to survive.
Survive by working, Candi.
You need an honest job.
And what do you think?
You think your bosses are honest?
Stay away from the coast!
Take care of children and the elderly!
Otis has gone from a tropical storm
to a hurricane!
It's approaching Acapulco!
Did you hear that?
Your little storm
has turned into a hurricane, man.
Does this feel like a hurricane?
Are you scared yet?
Here's your pastor's order.
With you as captain?
What could "wo grong"?
Let's get the fuck out of here.
Have a great meal.
What the fuck is that?
Are you a toddler or what?
Go fuck yourself.
Hey.
Buy us some beers, will you?
Let's go to 7-Eleven.
Your mother is a pain in the ass.
The one who's asking for it.
What's up, man?
What's up, Dad?
How are you?
Hi, what are you doing?
Just working. How about you?
- How's Kenia?
- Great.
- No, dude, wait.
- Wait.
Have you seen the news about Acapulco?
Give me a minute, chief.
I'm just coming out of a meeting.
It'll be a hurricane and they're
forecasting it'll reach Category 3.
Is the yacht properly secured?
Yeah, I've been working on that
since yesterday.
Kevin's taking care of it.
It's going to get really bad. You did pay
your yacht club dues for the year, right?
Yes, of course.
Call me in the early morning if you
need anything. It's almost dawn here.
Okay. Bye, Dad.
We recommend following the state
government's guidelines and staying home.
And how are you getting money now?
Ah, that's really
none of your business, is it?
It is my business, you asshole.
Your mom just decided to sell the house.
You idiot, she didn't just decide that.
Man.
It was bound to happen
once my dad was gone.
Did you see him?
Who?
What do you mean, "who"? Chevo.
Your dad, asshole.
Chevo.
Put the cover on the propellers
so the boat doesn't get scratched.
Did you cover the speakers?
They'd already taken him
by the time I got there.
Aren't you worried?
My dad got mugged
because he wasn't paying attention.
You just have to stay on your toes, right?
If you want to play dumb,
play dumb, Candi.
Because if not, they'll fill with water
I just want to know that my mom and I
don't have anything to worry about.
You know what you should be worried about,
asshole?
That Kevin doesn't find out
you're fucking his sister.
Who says I'm fucking his sister?
No, well,
fucking rumors have legs, asshole.
But look, don't worry,
if anything happens,
your big brother will defend you, asshole.
You're not my brother, asshole.
What? We're taking care of this shit?
This is to get us there, idiot.
That's the boat.
And wouldn't it be better to get her
into the yacht club?
That's only for millionaires.
And what do you think
your bosses are, you asshole?
You're such an idiot.
Here, untie the dinghy.
What's the dinghy?
The boat, damn it. Untie the boat!
Well, just say "the boat," asshole.
Don't toss it.
Want one?
What the heck?
Tie the dinghy to the cleat,
pass the line under the railing.
Do it today, eh?
"Do it today."
What's up, boss?
How are you, bro?
How's everything going?
All good, boss, all good.
I found a sailor.
A top-notch mechanic.
Yeah, that's awesome.
Did you guys buy your tacos?
Yeah, boss. We've got them, thanks.
- Fuck, yeah.
- Yeah.
Hey, I want to tell you something,
but don't freak out.
I think this is going to be a little
more complicated than we first thought.
I mean, you know this boat better
than anyone,
and it's unlikely, but just in case,
tie it down
- Yes.
- as tight as you can, man.
Yes, don't worry, boss.
Okay. Hey, one last thing.
If anything happens,
you say that it was docked
at the yacht club. Got it?
- Yes.
- All right.
Yes, boss.
Call me if you need anything.
I'll be keeping an eye on things here.
Sure.
Your boss isn't just cheap,
he's a crook, that bastard.
Shut up.
We better go.
No, no, this boat is my responsibility.
- Your responsibility?
- Yes.
Didn't you hear that asshole?
If the boat sinks, you just have to say
it broke loose from the club.
No one has to know you weren't here
when it went to hell.
You think anyone's going to hire me again
if I abandon my boat?
And you think they're going
to hire you again if you drown, asshole?
Yeah, for you
everything's always so easy, Candi.
You don't care about screwing
others over. You're just like your dad.
He's your dad too.
That's why I have to do things right,
so they can see that I'm different.
Yeah, you don't give a shit
about anything.
You've never been
responsible for anything.
No.
Aren't you going to help me?
My job is just to fix this thing
if it breaks down.
Did you tie the dinghy down tight?
I told you I did.
Turn that off.
No.
And hurry up, the wind's picking up.
Did I tell you
about that asshole I met at the Palladium?
Which one?
The one I met when I was working
at the Palladium, kicking out drunks.
- You used to work kicking out drunks?
- Yes.
Well, the thing is,
one night this guy showed up.
But you know what he looked like?
What?
Like he'd been abducted by aliens.
Do you still believe in aliens?
What? You don't?
Real sailors always see
strange lights at sea.
They're reflections.
Oh, yeah, sure, reflections.
The UFO phenomenon has been well studied.
The thing is that this guy had that look.
What look?
The look of someone who's seen
something almost no one else has seen.
Aliens, you mean.
Death, Wirpul.
He was a sailor like you.
He worked in Los Cabos.
He told me he survived a hurricane.
He had to pull his friends out with a hook
when they were
already bloated on the beach.
And he also told me
it had been a Category 3 hurricane.
Maybe they weren't prepared, huh?
Oh, fuck! And what are we prepared with?
Oh, yeah, some tacos, some fries,
and a few beers, right?
Have you ever been
in a Category 3 hurricane?
Or Category 5?
No.
- So?
- So what?
What time are we leaving?
We don't know
what category is going to hit.
And a Cat 5 hurricane never hit Acapulco.
No, it's impossible.
Impossible?
People say it's like
the devil's been unleashed.
No way, Candi.
I've already been through a Category 2.
I've been through it.
Yeah, it's fucking awful,
but you can handle it.
You put on your life jacket, you're ready
in case other boats crash into you.
After a while it's over, man.
It's no big deal.
If you're scared, then leave.
My responsibility is
to take care of this boat, that's all.
What?
You're just as damn stubborn as my dad.
Responsible, like my mom.
Oh, yeah, so responsible,
going and messing around
with someone else's husband.
They told me a different story.
Yeah, asshole, I don't doubt it.
- Son of Only you.
- This is Marlon, from La Proeza.
Majestuoso. Majestuoso.
Majestuoso. Majestuoso, do you hear me?
This is Wirpul,
from El Majestuoso II. Over.
What's up, my Wirpul?
How's my new cap doing?
All smooth sailing.
Okay, turn on your lights,
let's see where you are. Over.
I see you.
This is a message
from the Harbor Master's Office.
All boat skippers
and captains are informed
that navigation is closed to vessels.
Hurricane Otis is forecast to intensify
and make landfall in the early hours.
Take all necessary precautions.
We appreciate your acknowledgment.
This is La Roca, acknowledged.
This is Majestuoso II, acknowledged.
This is La Proeza, acknowledged.
Did you hear the message
the Harbor Master's Office? Over.
We all heard it, cap. Take it easy. Over.
Hey, Johnny, how are you?
Everything is cool here, cap,
but they've ruined our party.
If it doesn't last long, head over here.
We brought a case of beers,
I'm right next to Marlon. Over.
We're close, then.
See you in a bit. Over and out.
Are they still saying
the same thing in Miami?
Yes, but the sea temperature
is 6 degrees above normal.
And the hurricane keeps intensifying.
You know what that means.
Hurry, we need
to contact the President's Office.
Call a press conference
and gather all the data.
We have to let them know
as soon as possible so they can prepare.
Here! I brought these.
Where are you going?
Wirpul.
Are you okay?
I told you this was going to get shitty!
Go aft and nail the fenders.
Fenders?
Which ones are the nails?
Hey, goddamn it, I'm talking to you!
Tie the line to the bitt!
What the fuck is a bitt?
Why don't you know shit?
- Well, I don't know anything!
- A bitt is a cleat, fuck!
You can't even tie down
a damn fender, asshole!
You don't know what a fender is!
You don't know shit!
Next time, bring someone
who can take your bullshit!
Wirpul!
You tied it wrong! Get a knife!
Where's a fucking knife?
In the drawer!
Hurry up!
Hurry up!
- If I cut it, the dinghy will go!
- Cut it!
Watch out, there are two sailboats adrift.
Two sailboats on your side, watch out!
La Princesa is adrift.
I repeat, La Princesa is adrift!
See? What did you get us into?
I told you to leave!
And how am I supposed to leave
without the dinghy?
You tied it up wrong, you idiot!
I almost lost my hand because of you!
- My fault?
- Yes!
You can't take care of yourself!
That's why your mom asked me
to come help you!
You're not a damn captain!
Get off this damn boat!
Stop talking shit!
- Get off, asshole!
- What, asshole?
I'm done with you!
I'm fucking sick of you!
You and your fucking dog!
Fucking hell!
What was that?
Wirpul!
What was that?
One of the lines came loose!
What are you doing?
Slack the lines. If we break loose,
the hurricane will drag us out of the bay.
This is a message
from the Harbor Master's Office.
You're not as stupid as I thought!
All boat skippers and captains
are hereby notified that Hurricane Otis
has reached Category 5,
with wind gusts of up to 186 mph.
Didn't you say that was impossible?
- Exercise extreme caution.
- Hey!
Come help us here at What's it called?
Majestuoso II, Majestuoso II.
El Majestuoso II!
We need help on Majestuoso II!
You're forcing it!
I'm not forcing it!
I know what I'm doing! Fuck!
What?
- No, no!
- What?
What did I tell you, asshole?
You fucked it up!
Oh, shit!
See?
See? It's burnt out!
Can you fix it?
No! It's already fucked up,
I'm telling you!
The other one still works!
We can try to make it
to shore with that one!
No, no! With just one, we're just going
to go around in circles. We can't
No.
No!
Fuck all this! I don't give a fuck
that you're the captain!
I'm telling you, we're jumping
and making it to the fucking shore!
- You're fucking crazy!
- What?
It's not even a mile!
We can't even see the shore, Candi!
We can't see it!
The loose boats are going to crush us!
Even if we make it to shore,
the waves will smash us
against the fucking rocks!
Well, then, what the hell
are we supposed to do?
Staying here is the safest bet.
Yeah, sure! So safe!
Like this is some fucking bunker!
I feel safer, asshole!
Take a look,
and tell me if you can see the shore!
Do you see it?
You're still holding a grudge
about the eye, aren't you?
What?
Even if you deny it,
you still think it was my fault.
What are you talking about?
That was 20 years ago!
And when the hell are you going
to let it go?
- I already let it go, bastard!
- It doesn't look like it, asshole!
Those lines aren't going to hold!
We have to jump!
Take a chance to make it to shore!
I can't leave my boat.
It's not your fucking boat, get it!
If the fucking owner were here,
he'd have jumped already!
It's a boat, Wirpul.
Is it worth more than your life?
Than our lives?
What are you doing?
Luck?
Man, luck is when opportunity
and preparation come together.
I've got 130 years
of luck behind me, you bastard.
Talk to me, Wirpul.
The hurricane hit even harder!
The boat isn't going to hold up!
All the lines are loose!
Come on, calm down, man. What's going on?
The hurricane hit even harder, boss!
Come on, it's just your nerves, Wirpul.
I'm sure it's not that bad.
No, there are lots of boats
and sailboats adrift.
If they hit us, we're going to sink.
No, under no circumstances should you
abandon the boat, you bastard.
But it's really dangerous, boss.
Come on, listen to me,
untie the other boats
that are next to you
so they drift away and won't hit you.
But the other boats
aren't that close, boss.
So, what the fuck is the problem?
They're not close enough for us
to go over and untie them,
but they're close enough to crash into us
if they break loose.
Besides, I don't feel right
doing that, boss.
Don't be ridiculous, Wirpul.
Dude, if you don't do it,
someone else will.
Save your job,
let them all go to hell, man.
Yes, boss.
That's it, fucker.
Hell, yeah, Wirpul.
Things will calm down in a minute.
This asshole's right. We'd better hurry
before the others beat us to it.
Didn't you hear? It's impossible
to swim to another boat.
Fuck! I'm out of here!
- Where are you going?
- The fuck out of here!
- I'm going to save myself!
- Candi!
You're going to drown
before you reach another yacht.
I'll save myself!
I'm not letting you kill anyone!
Better they cry
at their house than at mine!
You'll kill yourself, asshole!
The eye debt gets paid off today!
We're even! I don't give a damn
about the eye accident!
Hell, no!
This will even the score, man.
We're never going to be okay, Candi,
don't you get it?
We're not family!
We're just another piece of the house
your dad built! That's all!
Don't say that.
I'm not like you.
I don't bring others down to survive.
Today we're not going
to bring anyone down.
Not while I'm the captain, do you get it?
You think it's easy
when your dad just shows up
with a new lady and his mini-me?
I mean, a ton of people do it, right?
But who's so brazen as to go
build a house right next to theirs?
I don't look like him, man. Move.
Oh, yeah. You've got the same face!
And he did love you.
Yeah, is that why he named me
after his washing machine?
Well, that's probably
where he banged your mom, right?
- I'm just saying...
- Respect my mom, asshole!
Haven't you seen that movie
where they get it on right there
on top of the washing machine?
Stop insulting my mom, asshole! Now!
Okay, I'll stop, man! I'll stop!
Okay.
Do you know what Wirpul means?
It means
I'm going to ruin your life
with the shittiest name I can think of.
Whirlwind.
Whirlwind?
My dad told me that when you were
in your mom's belly, you moved like crazy.
That you had the strength of a whirlwind.
Is that why he named me Wirpul?
It sounded better in English, right?
It's a great name.
If they'd asked me what to name this
hurricane, I would've called it Wirpul.
Not Otis.
Did I tell you about the time
I saw an alien?
Yes.
Many times.
You know what I think?
That when we die, we turn into aliens.
That's what they mean
when they say we go to heaven.
It's just been misinterpreted.
Do you think you'll turn
into an alien when you die?
I hope so.
Do you think my dad already has a UFO?
At least he changed the taxi.
Don't end up like your dad, Candi.
It was a robbery, Wirpul.
So
Wirpul.
Let's do things your way.
You're the captain.
For now, let's hope the anchor
doesn't come loose, and the ship holds up.
There's nothing else to do.
Okay.
Then that's what we'll do.
Move over!
Don't you have another song?
No.
I've run out of space.
What was that?
The roof is gone.
- That's it!
- What do you mean?
- What do you mean?
- It's over!
The anchor broke! We're adrift!
I'm sorry. Forgive me, Candi.
I thought I was ready for this.
Cut the crap!
Let's go up to the deck!
We'll jump and let the aliens decide.
Yes! Yes, yes!
Okay, this, yes, this.
Hold on! Hold on.
Marlon. Do you copy?
Marlon, Johnny, we need help.
Can anyone hear me?
Wirpul, I'm here! Are you adrift? Over.
Yes, yes. Can you see us? Over.
No, I can't see anything.
Can you see me? Where are you?
There they are!
Yes! We see you! Over! Yes!
Can you get closer? I'm going to try to
Marlon! Marlon, do you copy?
Marlon! Do you copy?
Marlon! Marlon, do you copy?
Marlon! Do you copy?
- They won't answer anymore.
- Marlon!
They won't answer you!
- Marlon!
- Let's get out of here now!
Let's go! Let's go, man! Now! Let's go!
Candi!
Candi!
No, no, no! Wait!
Hang in there!
Wait, wait!
Hold on.
Hold on.
- Oh, no! No, no! Wait!
- Let's go downstairs. Hang in there!
Hang in there! Let's go downstairs.
Here, here.
No! Wait, wait!
Let me see you! Let me see you, Marlon!
No, no, wait, wait!
No, no!
Wait, wait, wait.
It's okay, it's okay.
The first aid kit, the first aid kit.
Where's the first aid kit?
No, no.
No!
Wait! Hold on!
- Start praying, you bastard.
- What?
You know my beliefs,
but I'm willing to change them.
Say a prayer, fucker.
No, I don't know any.
So you don't believe in God?
Yeah, but I don't feel like
he listens to me much.
- Pray, asshole!
- What?
Don't you know the Our Father?
More or less. Okay, hold, hold my hand.
- Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed
- Our Father
Who art in heaven.
- Thy will be done, dumb-ass!
- Yes, the will Thy will be done
Especially in the sea, Lord,
because in the sea
I told you God didn't listen to me.
Here.
What?
Didn't you want to talk to your mom?
No.
I wanted to play my song one last time.
But you know what?
We're not dying here.
Wirpul?
Honey?
Can you hear me?
Mom.
Oh, Wirpul.
Are you okay?
Yes, sweetheart.
We're fine, Mom.
I was so worried.
Are you still on the boat?
Yes, we're here.
Please be very careful.
- Are you with Carmen?
- No, honey. Why?
Did something happen to Candi?
No, no, he's here.
How is he?
He's fine.
Oh, that's good!
Please take care of yourselves.
Things got really bad over here.
Don't fight.
Don't worry about us.
Okay.
Are you safe?
Yes, baby, Mochis and I are safe here.
You guys have to help each other,
if you stick together
- Yes.
- everything will be okay.
The Virgin of the Sea will protect you.
And tie the boat well.
And bundle up, you get sick easily,
and then you're in bed for days.
Wirpul?
Honey?
Wirpul!
Wirpul!
Take care.
I love you, Mom.
Mom?
Wirpul?
Wirpul?
- Wirpul!
- I'm coming!
Let's go.
Quickly!
Kill him, motherfucker!
Easy, man.
What a pain in the ass, man!
Fucking hell.
What's up, Wirpul? Is the chaos over yet?
Boss!
Boss! Can you hear me?
What?
We're going to sink, boss!
Hold on, you bastard.
No, wait, what's going on, man?
There's not! There's nothing left to do!
There's always something to do, Wirpul!
We're sinking!
We're capsized!
The other ships have already sunk!
Well Figure it out, motherfucker!
No way! You wanted to be captain,
didn't you? Are you the captain or not?
I'm the captain!
I'm the captain!
And I tried! But a captain knows
when there's nothing left to do!
Look, man, calm down, okay?
You know you're like family to us, man.
Like family?
Would you send someone
from your family to this slaughterhouse
and ask them to sacrifice themselves
for a fucking boat?
Come on, asshole, get a grip!
Majestuoso II isn't sinking! Okay?
Wirpul!
Wirpul!
We're not family! I have my own family.
Your fucking boat is sinking,
I just called to let you know!
Stay on that fucking boat, asshole!
That boat has won awards!
When have you ever won an award
in your fucking?
I'm sorry!
If I'd known,
I wouldn't have asked you to come!
Forgive me!
I'm sorry!
Tie your life jacket tight!
Jump!
Now! Jump!
Candi! Candi!
Candi!
Candi!
No! Candi!
Candi!
Candi!
Candi!
Dispatch, a discovery is reported
in the Emiliano Zapata municipality,
upper section.
A man in his 50s, tied up, half-naked.
Apparent gunshot wound to the forehead.
The body shows signs of torture.
You're just like your dad.
I don't look just like him.
Immediate support from forensic
and investigative officers is required.
He's your dad too.
We're bringing a family member
for possible identification. Over.
This one has probably got
two or three bodies on it.
And he did love you.
I'm different.
We're not family!
We're just another piece of the house
your dad built! That's all!
Don't say that.
Did you see him?
- The body shows signs of torture.
- Chevo.
Your dad, asshole.
Chevo.
They'd already taken him when I arrived.
We're not family!
My ship might have sunk, but not my crew!
Don't talk. Wait. Try to stay awake.
Stay awake. You have to stay awake.
Fuck, forgive me.
Forgive me for what I said.
For everything.
You took care of me when
You didn't have to.
No.
No, no, no.
No. Hey, no!
No, don't fall asleep. Hey!
Hey! That's it.
Wake up, Candi. Wake up!
Don't fall asleep, no!
No, no, no.
Don't fall asleep, okay? No, no.
Hey!
Wake up.
Hey! You have to stay awake.
Don't fall asleep.
Help!
Help!
Don't fall asleep! Don't fall asleep!
Hey!
Hey!
EL MILAGRO
Help!
Help!
- Help!
- Here! Here, here.
Give me your hand. Give me your hand.
That's it.
Easy. Easy.
Come here.
Bring him. This way.
This way.
This way.
Let me see.
Oh, boy.
Are there any bandages?
Bandages? It's not my boat.
I got here just like you. Mine sank.
I can help him,
but we need a first-aid kit quickly.
We don't have time.
We have to get out of here.
Yes!
Hey!
- What's your name?
- Huh?
What's your name?
- Candi.
- Candi.
Candi. Candi, you're going to be okay.
There's nothing here.
Find a bottle of alcohol.
A bottle of alcohol, quick!
You're going to be fine, Candi.
Almost there.
Help me carry him, let's lay him down.
That's it. I'm going to press.
Open the bottle!
My most expensive wound treatment ever.
Okay, here I go.
Hold him!
Relax, relax, Candi.
Hey, you're going to be fine.
I don't have anything to sew him up with.
Don't touch. Don't touch.
That's it.
Yes! Yes, that works.
Give me that.
Who's the captain?
Me. Me, me.
Whose is he for you? Your sailor?
He's my brother.
Well, hold him tight.
Hold him tight!
Hold him.
Ready?
- Ready?
- No! No, no, no!
Hold him!
Relax! Hold him tight! Tight!
Almost there! Almost there!
This is the last one, the last one.
There, there. It's over.
Hold him.
Press hard!
Press here.
Press here, captain!
We have to get to shore
before we leave the eye.
The eye?
We're in the eye of the hurricane.
Did you think it was over?
Hurricane Otis made landfall this morning
on the coast of Guerrero
and continues as a Category 5.
What was just a tropical storm
intensified explosively,
taking authorities
Fuck.
- and the public by surprise
- No, come on, man.
It wasn't your fault,
it was those fucking guys' fault.
Come on.
Hi, Dad.
I'm watching the news, Nico.
Do you know anything about the yacht?
Yeah, I have to tell you something, but
- What?
- Please don't get mad.
The marina's boats broke loose,
and it looks like the yacht sank.
But it was tied up.
It was at the back of the yacht club.
No, Dad.
Fuck, Nicols!
I can't trust you to do anything right.
Listen to me, call Mr. Villalobos
and have him come up
with a figure to appease the families.
We need to start gathering
the sailors' insurance documents.
- What? You think someone died?
- Aren't you watching the news?
I hope none of them died.
HURRICANE HITS GUERRERO COASHow much money do I give them?
Come on, Nicols. You fix this!
- Take responsibility.
- Dad.
We'll continue to provide updates
as communications are restored
- Fuck.
- And the first rescue teams arrive.
We stand in solidarity
to the families of Guerrero.
This is as far as we go!
We have to jump in and swim to shore!
We're so close!
See you on shore!
Quickly! Let's go there!
That way! Let's go!
You said you were my brother, right?
Candi, focus!
We have to jump!
Jump now!
If we jump, we'll drown.
No one is going to drown!
We jump on three!
- One! Two!
- No, wait, wait.
Do we jump on "one, two, three"?
Or do we jump
on "one, two, three, and jump"?
What?
Three, and then we jump.
One, two, three!
We jump!
That's what I said! We jump on one
That's what I said! On three!
One, two, three!
One!
Two!
Three!
No! Candi!
No!
What are you doing, you idiot?
Jump!
Jump!
Jump!
Candi!
Candi! No, no!
No, no!
No, no! Candi!
I've got you. I've got you.
Here, you're safe.
Let's go! We have to get out of here!
You have to let him go.
Captain!
I'm so sorry.
But I have to get back to my post.
Are you going to be okay?
Are you going to be okay?
Chayo.
Chayo.
Carmen.
My house, Chayo.
- My house, Chayo, it was destroyed.
- Are you okay?
I am, but my house, Chayo.
What am I going to do, Chayo?
Wait.
Come, sit down. Come.
Oh, Chayo.
Calm down.
The house, Chayo, the whole roof
came down, everything fell down.
Chayo, what am I going to do now?
What am I going to do?
Don't worry, Carmen.
We can squeeze in here
while we fix your house.
And where two can eat, four can eat.
You don't understand, Chayo.
Enough, Carmen. Let's stop this nonsense.
We only have each other.
And our children.
I have a huge debt I have to pay, Chayo.
I don't have anything else.
That bastard Chevo
didn't leave me anything else.
That bastard died
and just left me his debt.
He left it to both of us.
And to the kids.
Oh, Chayo.
That's enough, Carmen.
Let's stop this fighting, please.
Chayo.
Forgive me.
Oh, Carmen.
It looks like it's finally waning.
We have to go look for the boys.
Let's go.
Honey.
Oh, honey.
Let's go, Chayo.
Let's go, Mochis.
Hey!
Are you okay?
Hey!
Hey!
Do you need help?
Come here, are you hurt?
Come on. Come on.
Don't move.
Help me get this off! Please, someone!
No, no. Don't touch it.
You'll get infected.
Let me do it.
Here, I didn't need to use your money.
- Bite down a little.
- No, no.
Breathe, breathe, breathe.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Smell it.
Smell it. It'll keep you awake.
No, no, it's not for you to drink.
Where are they?
Please help me!
Come.
Calm down.
My brother is gone.
Why?
No, I don't know.
We didn't have anything
before this either.
I have to keep looking for people.
I have to help them.
Do you know where your house is?
I'm looking for my daughter!
She's 8 years old!
Thirty-seven-year-old woman, head injury.
PARAMEDIC
Gauze, please. Gauze.
Please, wait in reception.
This way, please.
Here, check him thoroughly.
Twice if necessary.
Yes, of course.
Sir, this way, please.
With my partner.
Thank you.
An ORS, ma'am. An ORS.
Lemonade!
Lemonade!
That way.
This line is only for locating children.
PLAZA GALERAS
Paramedic! Paramedic!
People who have already been treated,
please leave the premises.
Sure. First, lend it to me for
He was my brother,
you're not doing anything!
What's your name, honey?
Can you tell me your name and surname?
We are at full capacity.
Please understand.
- Mochis?
- Understand
- Mochis.
- that the staff are doing what they can.
Mochis.
Mochis.
Mochis, where's my mom?
- Where's Mom?
- Wirpul!
Wirpul.
Mom?
Wirpul.
Honey!
Wirpul!
Wirpul.
My boy.
I knew you were okay.
Mom.
Mom.
I knew you were okay, my love.
My heart told me so.
Oh, you're okay!
You're okay! Where's Candi?
Where's Candi?
Where's Candi?
Initial reports continue to come in
following Hurricane Otis's passage
through Guerrero.
Overnight, the storm surprised everyone
with its rapid intensification
and the force
with which it struck the coastal area.
There is still no clarity
about what is happening in Acapulco.
Communications remain down,
and only a few sporadic messages
have managed to get out of the zone.
The federal government
has activated emergency protocols.
From what we know so far,
the outlying neighborhoods of Acapulco,
the poorest not only in Guerrero
but in the entire country,
have been terribly affected
by the hurricane.
There's no electricity or drinking water,
and shortages begin
Are you okay, dude?
to be felt in every corner of the city.
Dude, can you ask your dad
for some money or?
The next few hours
will be decisive in determining
Come on, dude.
You're a swan, Nicols.
Take it easy, buddy.
Sources at the hotels have begun
sharing the first images
showing devastated streets,
torn-off roofs, and buildings
Wirpul, how are you, brother?
Some tourists had to take shelter
elsewhere and improvise barricades.
We have a firsthand account
from an affected tourist. We're with you.
Fuck.
I'd never been in my life
I'm so sorry, man,
I don't know what to say.
I'm here for you, okay?
This is the most terrifying thing,
honestly.
- It's nice to see you.
- Thanks.
Likewise. See you, bye.
TWO WEEKS LATER
MEXICO CITY
Wirpul.
Brother, how are you?
I'm so sorry, brother.
How are you? How was the flight?
This is Counselor Villalobos.
Nice to meet you. How are you?
Please, sit down.
Make yourself comfortable.
What? What do you want to drink?
Order whatever you want, it's on me.
I'm good, boss. Thanks.
Well, thanks for coming.
Things are a total mess here
with all this crap about the
The donations and all that crap, you know.
Again, we're very sorry
about the loss of your sailor.
My brother.
His name was Candi.
Yes, yes, Candi.
Cndido.
Yes, yes, Cndido.
Look, I brought you a little money
to help you out. Just a little something.
To pay the death benefit for my brother,
who wasn't insured.
Just like I wasn't.
Or the boat.
That's what you mean, right?
Yes, yes, that's it. Pay the compensation.
It's my personal money.
Okay?
To support you, the family
His mom, actually.
His mother.
How much is it?
70K.
No, I mean, but
It's just to start, I mean
- Only the briefcase is worth 10K.
- Boss.
Do you think someone's life
is worth 70,000 pesos?
Someone who worked for you right up
until the last minute before he died.
You sent us to the slaughterhouse.
Fuck. Don't say that, Wirpul.
If I knew it'd be this bad,
I'd have let the boat sink
and not sent him out...
I called you, boss.
I called you to tell you
it was getting bad, to let us come back.
You preferred
Saving your boat.
Come on, Wirpul.
Don't say that, man.
- If you're
- Like family?
What's my last name?
I want 300K.
Three hundred thousand pesos
or I'll tell the Harbor Master's Office
that you asked me
to release the other boats.
110K, and you sign a letter
releasing me from all responsibility.
250K, and I won't tell your dad
that you kept the money
for the yacht club and the insurance.
180K. I'll pay for your captain's license.
Seaman's book.
That shit.
Where do I sign?
Where did you learn
to negotiate like that, huh?
You're more badass than I thought, man.
I learned from the best.
SPACE TRAVELER
It's done.
There's your UFO.
Show your face!
If you're going to take me,
show your face!
Wirpul!
Hey, man, it hurts, asshole!
It hurts, asshole! Stop!
Sorry, sorry, sorry.
Don't be a baby!
How?
Asshole.
It was the aliens.
Oh, fuck!
I'll tell you later.
Listen.
Take this.
Take this.
And this.
To the first help center you find.
Where's Candi, son?
Don't worry, we have a plan.
Now we just need everything else.
Give me a break, man.
Listen.
Don't you have another song?
By any chance.
I don't have space on my phone.
I just bought you a boat and a phone, man.
Yeah, but it's a shitty phone,
two for one.
Are you cheerful?
Cheerful?
Well, cheers!
Want to hear again
about when aliens saved me?
I felt something grab my ass,
and I started going up.
No, but it was a fucking huge piece
of wood from that damn boat.
And then I started to panic,
and started talking total bullshit, right?
And then I saw this fucking white light,
and I'm like, "Shit, I'm dead."
But no, it was the fucking aliens.
Then that fucking light
started following me,
so I swam for it,
and at some point, it stopped.
I stopped feeling the fucking current.
THE LAST FIGURE RELEASED BY THE GOVERNMENFOLLOWING HURRICANE OTIS WAS 68 DEAD.
32 PEOPLE MISSING, 24 OF THEM AT SEA.
THERE IS NO OFFICIAL LIST WITH
THE NAMES OF THE DEAD OR THE MISSING.
HOWEVER, SOME ESTIMATES CALCULATE
MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DEATHS
274,000 HOMES AND MORE THAN 600 HOTELS
WERE AFFECTED.
MORE THAN 800 BOATS DESTROYED.
16 BILLION DOLLARS IN MATERIAL DAMAGES.
AND NO UFO SIGHTINGS
SO FAR.
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS
AND MISSING PEOPLE OF HURRICANE OTIS.
MAY THEIR NAMES NEVER FADE WITH TIME,
NOR THEIR STORIES FORGOTTEN.