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Incredible.
Excellent. I've never seen anything like it.
Bravo!
Very good.
- Spectacular. - Excellent.
Wonderful.
Ruined?
How is that possible?
Many years ago, I swore to myself
that you and your brother would never lack for anything.
You've provided for us. That's what matters.
Yes, but unfortunately, people aren't going to see it that way.
Much less Alonso's family.
Well, Alonso loves me.
He'll marry me, with or without money.
Alonso, yes...
But he'll have to do it over his mother's dead body.
Then we'll have to make sure they don't find out you're bankrupt.
We'll use the wedding preparations to distract her.
And after the marriage, she won't be able to do anything.
That's it.
We'll keep the bare minimum
so that the house conserves its appearance of opulence.
And we'll sell the most valuable objects, but we'll be careful.
What about Nico?
- We'll hide it from him. - Father...
Nico would be incapable of keeping such secret.
For now, we need to assist him in his courtship of Teresa Gorostiza.
Naturally.
We must be careful with your future in-laws.
We didn't get this far
only to become social outcasts.
What I need is...
a little time and a certain quantity of money,
to keep up appearances...
and start over.
And where will you get it?
- What? - The money.
I think it's best we leave, boss. There's no one here.
Who goes there?
What do you want?
I've come to speak with your father, Dimas.
What strange turns life takes.
Sit wherever you like.
That won't be necessary. I'll be brief.
Sit down!
And you? Get lost!
I never thought you'd be crazy enough
to ever show your face here.
I need money.
And in exchange for what is it...
you think I'm going to give you this capital?
The title deed to my house.
The old palace you bought as if you were some grand lord
and not some crude miner?
I need the amount stated in the deed.
If I don't repay it in the time we agree to,
the house is yours.
You may not know it,
but I've been keeping tabs on you all these years.
I know about your investments. I know about the lives your children lead,
those of their fiancés,
and their future in-laws.
It will be 100 percent.
And I want you to pay me in four months.
Six.
Four months, not a day earlier.
Four months.
Not a day later.
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You should have died in that mine, Larrea.
That's what you deserved for pushing me out.
Give it a rest with your pathetic resentments,
you evil old man.
The only thing you wanted was to leech off me like a rat.
Well... if you're not back here in four months
with double that amount,
I won't be keeping your palace.
I'll burn it down to its foundations.
And I'll stand in the middle of the road to watch your name turn to ashes
and your reputation along with it.
Make peace with God,
and with men, while you still have time.
Go where your soul leads you...
Larrea.
Are you feeling better?
We didn't think you were going to survive.
Perhaps that's what you wanted.
It was an accident.
I've been using morphine for a while to help me sleep.
I suppose the life you lead in Jerez doesn't help much either.
- Who told you that? - Manuel Ysasi.
I sent him a telegram, and I know now that,
besides your friend, he's your doctor.
He said you abandoned your duties and succumbed to indulgence.
Whatever you heard was an understatement.
La Templanza has not produced anything in years.
But we continue to receive our wines.
Edward and his associates continue to import it.
Old vintages.
There isn't any more must to blend them with.
Our famous sherry is about to disappear...
and I'm the one who's responsible.
- Why didn't you ask for help, Shrimp? - From whom?
After my brother Matías had died,
Grandfather never recovered from the tragedy,
and our cousin Gustavo left for Cuba.
The only reason I was left in charge of the business
was because the Montalvos fell to pieces.
That's why I came.
A family like yours should not let meddlers spread any...
My dear Úrsula,
to what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?
I came because a most scandalous rumor has come to my attention.
An acquaintance at mass told me
that the Larreas were disposing of some of their most valuable possessions.
Apparently, her husband bought some silverware
and a Oaxacan marquetry desk that came from this house.
Isn't it awful how people just make things up?
In fact, I'm glad you came, because I was thinking...
of having a dinner on the eve of the wedding.
- A dinner, Father? - That's right.
I would, of course, cover all the expenses myself.
It would be the perfect occasion to give you Mariana's dowry.
That was close, wasn't it?
From now on, we'll only sell to people we can trust,
and antique dealers who I know will keep our secret.
How embarrassing.
And remember, not a word to Nico.
You're a sight for sore eyes!
The prodigal son has decided to grace us with his presence.
Shameless!
Who arrives at such an hour?
I still can't believe my big sister's abandoning us.
The older and only one you have.
What will we do without your good sense here?
Get away, you clingy boy!
- Where have you been? - I was at a friend's estate.
But one thing led to another, and we met up with other friends...
Enjoy the good life, my son. You'll be settling down soon enough.
That's what I wanted to talk to you about.
About leaving once again.
Before marrying Teresita, I think it would be good for me to go on a trip.
You don't say.
Yeah. Go to Europe to learn about other cultures and customs.
- And its taverns. - Precisely,
they're essential to the life of any city.
With whose money will you travel?
With yours, obviously! What a question, Father.
Don Mauro, Mr. Andrade has arrived!
- Narciso, some chilaquiles, please! - Thank you.
Mauro, it's important we speak.
Some Welshmen have arrived in the city. No one knows yet,
and I went to great lengths to find out.
It's a mining company that is ready to set up shop wherever's best.
And they brought fresh money.
And they surely brought equipment
like the one I bought from that poor Yankee.
- That's right. - Damn it!
Please tell me you still own Las Tres Lunas.
If not, they will start making inquiries
and discover how much silver the mine holds
and go after it.
The term has expired.
I intended to renew it when the equipment arrived,
but I never imagined that anyone other than me would dare touch it.
If those Welshmen find the dossier with the information,
they'll realize it's available.
And not only that, they'll find the plans of the mine.
Where's the dossier?
In the archives of the Engineering School.
We can make that dossier disappear before it falls into their hands.
Let's go.
You're living proof that God cares naught for me.
Gustavo!
If God had heard my prayers, you would have aged.
What are you doing in London?
My secretary forwarded the telegram you sent to Havana
saying Luis was at death's door.
Fortunately, I was in France. How is he?
Good. Better. I'm sorry, the truth is...
it was a complicated evening,
Edward wasn't home, I didn't know who to ask, and...
I didn't think you'd be here in person.
Is it a good or bad surprise?
How could it be a bad one?
The dossier in exchange for something succulent.
No. I don't think any employee would dare bite the hand that feeds them.
Not even for all of Moctezuma's treasure.
- Afternoon. - Afternoon.
I need to consult a dossier.
I'm very sorry, sir, but that won't be possible.
By order of the superintendent, who is not here.
Well... there must be something that can be done, no?
I don't believe so. In his absence, even we don't have access.
But how about... How about you and I talk?
You and I, we can talk.
Have ourselves a little conversation
to see if we can come to an agreement.
Don't you think?
Miss. Miss...
Good day, you must be...
Fausta Calleja, daughter of Ovidio and Hilaria Calleja. At your service.
It's a pleasure to meet you. At your disposal.
Elías Andrade, devoted friend of your father.
Mr. Mauro Larrea, a prosperous miner and widower,
on whose honesty and moral integrity
I would stake my soul.
A pleasure.
The pleasure is mine.
Given the high esteem in which we hold your parents,
for us, it would truly be an honor
if you were willing to receive us as visitors.
In our humble abode, you would be cordially received.
Where did that flowery language come from?
Don't tell me you didn't notice she wasn't wearing a wedding ring.
Don't tell me you didn't notice the keys hanging from her waist either.
More importantly, don't tell me
you didn't notice how she was looking at you.
It's hard to believe we've lost the entire family fortune.
I'm sorry you had to hear it from me.
How long has it been since you've talked to Luis?
Twenty years.
And what were you doing in Paris?
My plantation's coffee is sold throughout the world.
Your wife is Cuban?
Mexican. Carola Gorostiza.
You have no children?
There was one on the way, but it didn't make it.
And you?
Three girls who won't stop growing.
And how's the Englishman?
Yes?
Luis...
What are you doing here, Gustavo?
Sol insisted I come.
You don't look so good, Shrimp.
You, however, look like a Havana dandy.
How lucky I was that you all decided to send me overseas.
I'll ask Hudson for tea. Or would you prefer something else?
- That sounds good. - Thank you.
It's a note from Fausta Calleja, inviting us to her house tonight.
Don't think twice, friend.
It's the only option you have to get into that archive.
You'll have to go alone.
No. Tonight is impossible!
I have Mariana's dowry celebration dinner. I can't miss it.
You'll have to.
Calleja is on his way from Guanajuato.
When he's here, you won't have a choice.
And how do you suppose I justify my absence?
Welcome. I want to introduce you to Ernesto Gorostiza,
the future father-in-law of my son Nicolás.
Ernesto, this is Mrs. Úrsula Hernández de Soto y Villalobos.
- Delighted. - A pleasure. Excuse me.
We may want to consider doing business away from the Mexican territories.
- And where would you suggest? - Cuba.
Cuba?
Yes. It's still a territory of our old motherland,
and it's full of possibilities.
There, a lot of doors will be open to you, as a native Spaniard.
Moreover, I have family in Cuba.
Cuba, yes, it's always been a possibility.
In that case, to Cuba?
To Cuba.
Do I have to remind you how important this meeting is?
Mauro! Mauro, come.
It's time for you to go see Fausta.
Leave by the back door. Good luck.
It's incomprehensible how lazy you've become.
- You would've done better. - There's no doubt about that!
Not everything is my fault!
Keep making excuses, but you are in charge of the business!
I never asked to be! If Matías were alive...
You know why your brother died.
Stop it! What are you talking about?
Matías died of pneumonia. What are you saying?
I need to lie down for a bit. I...
I'd rather not make a fool of myself in this way.
Gustavo... Please.
How did Matías die?
Luis, Matías, and I had gone hunting on private grounds, and...
And?
And a stray bullet from another hunter took his life.
You had just married and were in London.
The family didn't deem it appropriate to tell you openly.
What a horrible death.
So, tell me, Mr. Mauro, what projects do you have on the horizon?
Well, I was thinking of going on a trip to Cuba.
For business reasons.
Will you be gone long?
How clumsy of me!
Luciana, get something to clean this up.
Yes, madam.
Is there anywhere in the palace we can be alone without anyone bothering us?
There's the study on the ground floor.
Perhaps somewhere more discreet,
so as to safeguard your reputation.
For example, the archives?
No one will hear us there.
But it's locked and there's a guard.
Could you obtain the key somehow?
No one will hear us here.
No more lies.
I know your interest in me is insincere.
Don't look so surprised.
When I invited you here, I got my hopes up, I'll admit.
But later, with a clear head, I realized it wasn't to be.
That men like you don't court women like me.
I apologize for my behavior.
Stop talking nonsense. You're not sorry at all.
So, then,
what is it you're looking for in the archives?
A dossier.
What dossier? There are thousands here.
Be more specific, or we'll be here until tomorrow.
Hey, wake up!
The Las Tres Lunas dossier.
Why are you helping me?
I want to see the look on my father's face.
He sent my brothers to school,
but didn't let me continue with my studies.
He's looked down on me my whole life.
I couldn't get married either because none of my suitors were good enough for him.
Betraying him is my small revenge.
Stop! Who's there? Stop!
You!
Stop!
Where's Mauro?
He will be here soon.
But I don't understand.
What could be more important
than accompanying us on such a special occasion?
What a disgrace.
A disgrace would be making a toast without the finest champagne!
Now that you're going to Cuba, I should start planning my trip to Europe.
You're not going anywhere.
- Stop screwing me around. - Watch your language.
I think my first stop will be Paris.
I'm not giving you any money to go to Europe.
If this is a joke, I don't find it the least bit funny.
I'm very serious.
You don't have money for my trip,
but you have money for Mariana's wedding,
and you have money to go to Cuba.
Father, I know I haven't been the perfect son,
but it's too late to treat me like a child.
I'm not a child anymore!
- Stop it, Nicolás! Stop it! - And I'm fed up!
We're broke.
Haven't you noticed?
We've lost everything.
We've left the furniture in the main rooms to keep up appearances.
But after the wedding, we'll sell it, too.
How could you do this to us?
- Bravo! - Cheers for the newlyweds!
- Hooray! - Cheers for the newlyweds!
- Hooray for the happy couple! - Hooray!
- Hooray for the happy couple! - Congratulations.
Cheers for the newlyweds!
Come on!
Now that we're family, I want to tell you something.
You know I admire you, Mauro.
That's why I want you to keep a part of my fortune with you,
and invest it alongside yours.
Come on, Mauro, accept the money and everyone will be happy.
Very well.
Tomorrow, I'll send you the money in a coffer.
May God bless you.
Manzanilla.
It's a miracle, but I did it. We have a deal!
Congratulations. You were always very determined.
We have to celebrate.
Let's spend the day together. I'll show you London.
I'm taking the train to Southampton tomorrow evening.
My ship sails tomorrow.
Can't you stay one more day?
If it were up to me, we wouldn't be apart for a single day.
I never stopped loving you.
What are you saying, Gustavo?
And I know you love me too.
Stop, please.
We were robbed of the opportunity of a future,
but we still have time.
We'll go back to Jerez.
You could bring your girls. I'll leave Carola.
Please, stop.
My train leaves at eight from Waterloo Bridge Station.
Once in Southampton we can take a steamboat to Cádiz.
At eight.
I'll be there.
Before you leave, I need a favor.
Remember when I told you I had family in Cuba?
Well, this is for Carola, my younger sister.
I need you to give it to her.
If it's not too much trouble, may I know what it is?
Promissory notes.
We sold her grandmother's hacienda in Bajío
and that's her share of the proceeds.
I suppose you've come to say goodbye.
Before you ask, I'm not giving you any money,
but I will give you something else.
After working very hard in the mines,
this was the first thing I bought when I arrived here.
If you want money, sell it.
Just know that it's worth more than it costs.
Friend, whatever you do, take good care of my Mariana.
And keep an eye on Carrús and his wretch of a son.
And don't forget you have a loyal friend in me.
Take care.
Dear cousin, just as we are incapable of recapturing our youth,
it's also impossible to recapture our feelings.
Blame time, distance and my wishes.
Your loving cousin, Sol.
I don't know how to thank you.
There is one thing you can do.
Don't go back to Jerez yet.
Mr. Brooks' visit is still two months away.
You still have plenty of time.
Time for what?
To take this ticket, go to Havana and make peace with Gustavo.
I don't know if it's a good idea.
Luis, if there was something I could do
to repair my relationship with my sister Inés...
Whatever it took, I wouldn't hesitate.
LA TEMPLANZA BASED ON THE NOVEL BY MARÍA DUEÑAS