The Teacher (El maestro)

THE TEACHER

Hi!

- Good morning, kids. - Good morning!

You're late, you know.

Listen...

Can you imagine how happy the kids will be when I tell them?

They'll all want to participate.

Okay. Go ahead.

- I can do it? - Yes.

But you'll have to find a place. The school hall isn't set up yet.

Okay, I'll work that out.

- It's a deal, then. - Deal.

- Yes? - Yes!

Great!

- We have a lot of work to do. - Sure. I'll take care of it.

And we'll have to find a place. We can't do it here.

- Really? - The hall isn't ready.

- You won't leave me alone. - No.

Got to go to my class.

We'll perform a play for the drama exhibition.

What?

It's about an aviator who crashes in the desert,

and meets a prince who tells him about his adventures on other planets

until he arrives here on Earth.

Who wants to participate?

No.

No.

What did you take from the classroom, you jerk?

Come on! Punch him!

Come on!

Don't fight!

I didn't take anything!

Come on!

Punch him!

Come on! Come on!

- Come here! - What's going on here?

Come here! Go home!

- Come, Miguel. - Go home!

Fighting again, Miguel?

What's going on?

We've already talked about this.

Come here Miguel.

I'll teach you how to fight like a man.

Come on! Stand up!

Don't you want to learn how to defend yourself?

Hold your arms this way.

Right. Cover your face.

Cover your face. That's right.

Move from one side to the other, to distract your enemy.

When he comes, pow!

And Latigo Coggi is cornering him.

He's about to throw a right punch!

It's an incredible smack-down!

Come!

Come here, you wimp!

Turn down the volume!

Hi.

- Susana! - I'm coming!

Answer the phone, please.

For God's sake.

Hello?

It's me.

Juani?

What's going on, Juani?

I screwed up.

I met Gallo.

He's like a brother to me.

Where are you?

I've just been released. I can't stay here.

What is it?

What?

Nothing, we'll talk later.

- Good bye, Mrs. Carmen. - Bye, dear.

Have you talked with Manuel?

Yes, but he can't. I have nowhere to go.

Hi, Nilda? How are you? This is Natalio.

I wanted to know if your room's available.

Oh, that's a pity.

Can you call me if it becomes available?

Thank you.

I can't stop thinking about it.

- It was horrible! - Quietly, my mom's sleeping.

You won't say anything?

What do you want me to say?

- Anything. - It's over now.

Stop thinking about it.

Such a jerk!

You'll stay here for now. Then we'll see.

This is my mom's house, ok?

Will you tell us why you fought with him?

Aren't you going to defend yourself?

OK you can go Miguel.

Go to the classroom.

- I'll talk with Susana later. - Okay, thanks.

Does your father-in-law rent that house he has?

Yes, but it needs painting and the water tank has to be fixed.

- Finally looking to get your own place? - Oh no, no!

It's for a friend. Can I see it this afternoon?

- Sure, I'll talk with Raul. - Okay.

Hi.

Hi.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry. What time is it?

I'll check. I don't know.

Get dressed.

Why didn't you tell me there's a man in Natalio's bedroom?

What?

- Yes. - Who is he?

Good morning. I'm Juani, Natalio's friend.

I arrived late last night. You must be his mother.

Erm, I'm his mother.

Oh, nice to meet you.

Can I have a maté?

Very nice.

If it's not too much trouble, can I have a shower?

Yes, sure.

- Susana? - Yes.

Give him some towels.

Thank you.

Hi Mom.

Where's Susana?

Who's that young man?

He's a friend. He's staying for a few days.

Why didn't you tell me?

You bring home a stranger and I don't even know who he is.

- It's just... - And he has no shame.

He arrived at 1 am. I can't wake you up that late.

Oh, so he arrived all of a sudden.

No.

Where is he?

- And Susana? - In the backyard.

What happened?

He got into a fight yesterday. He didn't tell you?

No.

I was suspicious, because I couldn't find his uniform.

It was with Juan Pablo again at the end of class.

- I sent him home. - Hugo was at home.

- Does he get along with Hugo? - Not quite.

Hugo has no patience and Miguel is hard to deal with.

I tried to talk with him, but he's so stubborn.

- I don't know who he takes after. - He's imitating you.

Need any help?

No. Just take your plate.

- We'll see a house later. - Good.

Are you staying in town?

Yes, madam, for a while.

I took a walk and found the town really beautiful.

- See you tomorrow, Carmen. - Good bye, Susana.

Bye.

ELECTRICIAN

We need to find similar clothes or in similar colors.

You can borrow from your relatives.

Anything similar to these will do.

To avoid spending money on costumes, because we need a lot.

- Do you agree? - Yes.

- Okay, we'll do that. - Okay.

Come on, kids. I have to shut the doors.

- Okay, see you. - Bye.

Good luck with your search.

I wanted to give you this.

- Oh how are the preparations? - We're doing well.

You know how girls are today.

And everything's so expensive.

- I can imagine. - But she's my only daughter.

- Thank you. - Are you coming?

Yes, of course. You really shouldn't have.

Thank you. Let's go.

Bye, Juampi.

Thanks, son.

Why did you get into a fight?

You have everything to lose.

No matter how much Natalio protects you.

Right?

And that bruise?

Did you get it during the fight?

Son!

- You should learn to defend yourself. - Your boyfriend's teaching me.

What?

Besides, it's the only choice.

- But I can't afford rent. - I know you don't have any money.

I can pay it, then you'll pay me back.

Miguel, your homework.

If you pay attention, you'll finish sooner.

Let me see.

This is very good.

This isn't so good.

Erase what you did and do it again.

What's this?

I hurt myself at home.

Doing what?

Climbing the roof.

Finish your homework so you can see the sketches.

Whatever you need, talk to Cristina. The guys are coming to fix the tank.

Okay. Thank you.

- Thank you. - Bye.

Bye, Raul.

Hi, Pirucha! How are you?

- Fine. How's your mom? - She's waiting for you.

- Look, what a stew! - Good.

- How much? - Three quarters.