Deadly Love (Tödliche Liebe)

I hope none of this ever happens to you.

On the surface,

my life seems picture perfect.

Peaceful.

But the truth hides elsewhere.

It lies underneath.

In the mud.

In the dark.

That's where the truth is buried.

If you're wondering why

I'm running like a hunted animal,

like a madwoman.

If you knew me,

you wouldn't need to ask.

My name is Tessa.

I'm running through the cemetery of Damuerte.

Running towards a grave.

It was my christening.

That's my mother.

My mom, Marga.

She loves me very much.

That's my father Julio.

A simple man with simple joys.

Their world revolves around me.

It's always just the three of us.

Separated from the world.

It seemed like Uncle Dominic

was my parents' only friend.

He was like a father to me.

Aunt Berna

is Uncle Dominic's wife.

Sometimes I wonder

if she ever gets jealous of their friendship.

Whatever feelings they had about each other,

we lived a happy and peaceful life in Damuerte.

As I grew up,

I began to notice,

despite their overwhelming love,

it seems as though my parents kept something from me.

There's never other people they let near me.

They raised me well, no doubt about it.

Just they did so virtually in isolation.

Amir! Wait for me, Amir!

I'm glad Uncle Dominic and Aunt Berna bore a child.

Adeline was born shortly after me.

Or "Lenlen," which she hates.

Aunt and Uncle approved of our friendship.

Even if we'd compete

over everything.

But we're inseparable.

There's only me and her…

Here.. there!

- Let's ask them to buy us this. - Okay.

…until we're all grown up. - Come on!

Mom!

- Mom, hurry up! We’re gonna be late! - I'm coming!

- Julio, hurry up! - Let's just go!

I don't know how it came to this.

I don't know

where the first crack appeared in my perfect world.

Did it start from my mother and father?

Are they to be blamed for all this?

Is it because of the tragic death of Uncle Dominic

that Aunt Berna continues to struggle accepting?

All I know is,

since Uncle Dominic passed,

everything changed.

Adeline's world crumbled to pieces.

And my parents and Aunt Berna drifted apart.

I don't know why.

Does Aunt Berna think my parents had something to do with Uncle Dominic's death?

But I vowed

not to let this get in the way

of my friendship with Adeline.

I'm determined to make

my bestfriend happy.

But,

Wendell came along.

Seeking to take the place of Uncle Dominic.

I appreciate it.

But like I said,

we haven't even scratched the surface.

You're looking at the underside.

The shadow of my world.

I was destined to keep digging

in a cemetery in the middle of the night.

Because if I don't, I just might lose the love of my life.

Is he still alive?

Is Amir still breathing under this dirt?

Or am I too late?

Have I killed the man I love the most?

Tessa, what's the use of an alarm?

Get up!

Oh my god, what time is it?

You could have let me buy the coffee beans.

Mom!

Can I snatch one of your blouses?

It's a big day for me!

Yeah, I'll be right there.

- I'll just borrow your earrings, too, okay? - Don't forget what we talked about.

The round one!

Mom,

are you hiding jewelry from me?

Huh?

What are you talking about?

Why would I hide jewelry from you?

- What was that? - And where would I get jewelry, anyway?

What was that, then?

What else? Old documents.

I got my baby a new blouse.

Thank you, Mom!

Go ahead, see if it fits.

It looks pretty!

- Like it? - Of course.

Everything I'm giving you, stuff.

You know, every time I look at you,

all made up,

wearing a new dress,

looking gorgeous--

I feel my little baby growing up too fast.

Soon you're gonna leave us and get married.

Mom, no I'm not!

I don't even have a boyfriend or girlfriend,

how am I gonna do that?

You should make the most of your time with me and your father

because…

that's how I felt when I lost my parents.

I was so heartbroken.

I was so young

when I lost them, and--

Mom, I know…

I still remember what you told me

that they were hunters up in the mountains,

and were mistaken for enemies of the state,

and got ambushed.

That's why I'm so lucky

because you and Dad are always there for me.

You are the most important people in my life.

You and Dad.

And our world also revolves around you.

Imagine,

we're working so hard

and making sure we can comfortably provide you

with everything you want including food,

clothes, make-up,

everything. Your hair treatments, too.

Manicure, pedicure, the works!

And every Sunday,

we have to take you out somewhere, too.

Mom, I'm an investment, though, right?

I'm beautiful, intelligent,

even my fart smells good.

You silly girl. Look at you.

You have beautiful legs.

But I'd prefer you didn't wear short shorts.

Get dressed properly, you're not a kid anymore!

I was thinking of taking a picture outside in this fit.

Wanna get slapped?

Nobody does that anymore, Ma.

I will.

Get ready.

Tessa, get a move on.

We have to drop by the coffee shop.

Don't let me get started on her,

I'll pull out her hair.

Damn, we'll have to bring the photographer back.

You're so annoying.

Which photographer?

Photographer?

There's no photographer.

We were talking about Vinya.

The coffee bean supplier at the market.

She's a cheat.

You should speak Tagalog.

I can't understand you. You won't teach me either.

All I know is, "I don't know."

- I don't know. I don't know. - Hey

I've been asking you to clean the grinder since last week. It's still sitting there.

I already cleaned it.

The Arabica you bought from Vinya is too rough.

Is it sand or coffee?

What the heck.

You're bickering over breakfast.

How about this,

Just kiss. Please.

Your father's so sensitive about these things.

He doesn’t like the fishy smell.

Wait.

Before taking a bite.

Yii! That's it!

- Are we good? - Yep.

I like that.

Eat up.

Why are you dressed up?

Where are you off to?

Today is Saturday.

Why don't you help out at the coffee shop?

- Mom. - Your father's getting old.

Last week, the school did a text blast.

The kids are doing an exhibit.