Apocalypse Child

Never mind.

That's thick.

We ate everything.

Do we have almusal?

-What? B-R-E-A-K-F-A-S-T? -Almusal!

We got no almusal!

No, don't bother. You know she loves surprises.

My buddies practiced on me.

It's nothing.

Is this you?

Send her my regards.

Weirdo!

I forgot my keys. Get the door for me, please.

How's Fiona's grandma, Ford?

Still breathing.

She's been on her deathbed for a month now.

Yes, she has.

Do you have other students?

Surfing season is almost over. I hope you're saving some money, Ford.

What are you saying? You mean I should charge her?

-That's weird. -Why?

What's she paying for? This?

Why not?

You're gross.

Are you close to her?

Nineteen.

Jess is a good person.

She'll go straight to heaven.

I don't know if I believe in an afterlife.

Of course, because you're only 19.

Ford, I don't recall you telling me that Fiona is 19.

Just tell her about Gaspar.

When Ford was a kid, he became obsessed with the sun.

I did everything I could, but he kept staring at the sun.

One day he ran out of the house.

I chased him, but I couldn't catch up.

Until the entire town chased after him.

Then he stumbled. And was burning up with fever.

He didn't speak for two days.

That's when I called for a shaman.

The shaman arrived, chewing ginger.

He put the ginger on Ford's forehead.

That shaman had breath!

Then he melted candle wax on water,

and the wax form would reveal the element that cursed Ford.

It was Gaspar. That's when I panicked.

Then the shaman whispered something to Ford.

Afterward, Ford spoke again.

That's a secret. She doesn't know. Don't tell her.

She can't know!

He hasn't told anybody ever. Just you.

You should be.

I did tell one other person, but we don't talk anymore.

Do you have some money?

Fiona will pay for almusal.

You'll let her do that?

If she wants to buy us breakfast, why stop her?

She stood up too soon.

I like her.

Me too.

Are you guys serious?

Yes, we're getting married.

Keep joking!

But who among your girls have you brought home three times?

Is "Bayag" the one who's going to beat you in the competition?

He doesn't want to be called "Ballsack" anymore.

-He wants to go by "Andres" now. -Ballsack is a braggart.

You're allowed to brag when you're good.

On your feet!

You want almusal? Jordan is waiting for us.

Jordan? He's always late.

He's never late for a free meal.

Hey, Fiona, aren't we getting almusal?

Almusal!

-Did you hear? -Thanks, Fiona.

Rich doubled the prize money in the competition to 100,000 pesos!

Our new congressman is making himself popular.

In his first week, he's had the bridge fixed.

Your best friend sure works fast.

-We grew up together. -Like lovers!

They weren't just friends. They were very close.

Ford was the late governor's favorite.

This one has a sharp tongue.

We can play.

Ford isn't the type who thinks about the future.

The future doesn't exist. There's only now.

Here comes the future. Hey, Ballsack!

Fuck you too.

Because earlier, they were just carts. Rolling carts.

Then they became permanent, so now they're "rolling stores."

-So, is that what turns you on? Old men? -Rich!

Congressman!

I missed you!

So handsome!

-How have you been? -I'm good.

Bro. My condolences.

My condolences to you too.

Okay.

Sorry about your dad… But did you get me anything from the States?

-Aren't you getting married? -That's why I'm home.

I brought your check for the competition.

-That's 100,000 pesos. You should join! -Let's see.

-Where are you going now? -Dad's office.

-We'll come with you? -Sure.

Let's go. There's someone I want you to meet.

Is it a girl?

And my girlfriend, Fiona.

Whatever you heard, it's all true.

-You mean his crooked penis? -It's not crooked!

I can bend it with my mind. There's a difference.

Because of a crooked dick?

That's it? Woman, your standards are low.

-Who was that? -Beats me.

Fiona, has Ford taken you to the museum?

-No. -Not yet?

Tell him to take you there one of these days…

This drink is strong. Let me put it back.

About my father.

You know, those artifacts are so difficult to clean.

Especially now that we're understaffed.

Hey, sorry!

Sorry about earlier. I don't know what's going on with Ford.

Be understanding with him.

Don't worry about it, Auntie. It's how it is.

But you're practically brothers.

That's Ford.

He's really good. In fact, he's the best.

Rich was also good, but he can't surf anymore.

I wasn't that good. Auntie Chona's just being nice.

I had surgery.

This is the exhibit about that movie that was shot here.

This was me.

How young were you then?

I gave birth to Ford nine months after that.

Go ahead, ask me. Don't be shy.

Don't you want to know who Ford's father is?

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

Honey.

I'll go ahead.

What happened?

Rice cake, miss?

Which way is the beach?

I'll tell if you buy.

Would you like some?

This one is good.

Mom told you about my father?

Do you believe her?

Nope.

A crew member, maybe. It doesn't matter.

My mom wasn't the only one who got pregnant.

Why don't you believe her story? Just believe her.

I got pregnant when I was 14 too.

What was his name?

She is weird.

-Delicious! -Right?

Don't you remember?

Every time I brought Ford here, I always had rice cakes for you.

Of course I remember. How could I forget?

Each time you brought us food, Mom would get angry for some reason.

I don't know why. Do you?

She really hated me.

She had no reason to get jealous.

You know nothing happened between me and your father, right?

I know. But my mom was right to be jealous of you

because I liked you more than her.

She's good.

Of course she's good. She has a great teacher.

Rich told me to take lessons from you if I want to learn.

Sure. I won't charge you for the lessons. Consider it my wedding gift.

He also said you will try to have sex with me.

I won't charge for that too.

I'm joking!

What time? Tomorrow at dawn, before the sun rises.

Good job!

Very, very good!

I'm off.

-Motherfucker. -Oh shit!

You should go in. It's okay.

Why pick a fight with Rich?

The kid is still grieving.

You're drunk.

You're an asshole.

You're a whore.

Isn't it nice that we're so close in age?

We're more like buddies.

Just wonderful. It's a great feeling to not have a parent around.

The wonderful life of an orphan.

I wish I gave you up for adoption.

By the way, Rich said he can now get in touch with your father.

Now that he's a congressman, for sure,

the director's lawyers will listen to him, right?

Wait, what? Why?

Why?

They've made contact. He'll send a letter soon.

Just take it back.

I don't want to.

-God damn it! -Fuck!

-You don't know anything, you bitch! -Are you a moron?

What the hell?