Estar o no estar

Is the world bound to repeat itself time and time again?

I was always enticed by the testimonies

of those who after seeing death in the face,

experienced their whole lives flashing before their eyes, as a film.

Now mine is about to do just that.

Here's the picture you wanted.

Thanks, nan.

I found this one as well.

I just want my pop and Orfeo's one.

I just blanketed the furniture and closed the windows shut.

Told you I won't keep you waiting.

Done. Anything else I can do for you?

No, thanks.

Nan,

When you pack my suitcase, put this in.

Yes, my child.

- Good night. - Good night to you.

Did you see the obituary mom had made for herself?

She looks so young in that picture.

Always so cautious, but how could she know she would die yesterday?

She didn't.

Told the nurse to call the funeral home

when she makes her round,

but the obituary was paid for already.

Here are your mother's ashes.

Having to use any thing is a burden.

Usage destroys beauty.

As Master Unamuno used to say,

"How beautiful is an oranges before turning into a meal."

That's with all God's creation here in our unfortunate lives.

We only care to take from him.

Using him as an umbrella, to deliver us from all evil.

Get it, it's Virgin of Candelaria, our Patron Saint.

She will shine her light for you to find your way.

Thanks, sir.

God bless you.

So many beautiful girls in this world, right, Agustín?

This is the only one I got left.

This is a thing of beauty.

Papaloapan River to the left, the main square to the right.

So beautiful!

Here's the kitchen, all appliances are in order.

You've got pans, cutlery, dishes...

Excuse me.

I was just saying

here's the kitchen, all appliances are in order.

And you've got pans, cutlery, dishes and drinking water.

And these are my husband's books, may he rest in peace.

- Can I see? - Of course, yes.

This is the bedroom.

Got your covers, blankets, sheets...

Just one thing, you're in charge of laundry.

Don't worry, we've got a machine.

Here's the bathroom, with hot water.

I will personally change the soap and towels once a week.

You like it?

Yes.

How long are you planning to stay?

I Don't know.

Okay, here's the key.

You'll need to pay the rent within the first five days of the month.

- Are we clear? - Of course.

- Good, that'll be you then. - Great, thanks.

Oi, I'm gonna go deaf, woman!

There you go.

How's your new book, Mr. Manuel?

Very good, thanks.

That's plenty, thanks.

- Hi, good morning. - Good morning.

You need to be here earlier, clients are showing up at seven.

- I know. - Did you go out to party last night?

No way, actually I couldn't sleep with all the ruckus on the street.

This year we have more tourists,

but this holiday is not about that, all devotion has been lost.

Look!

They're only here to get wasted.

Our town can use the money, but where's the respect for the Virgin?

Our ruling class only cares about money.

Here and in Russia!

- Do you want more coffee, Mr. Memo? - Yes, honey. Thanks.

Come here, let me look.

Let me see your eyes.

You cried, did you?

Of course not, it's just these damn allergies.

Right,

the allergies.

With 72 cadets and instructors, after a long journey

of 12 months through every major port in the world.

- Mauricio must be about to show up. - Yes, finally!

I told you, I don't like that boy anywhere near you.

A year without talking? Don't you have a pone or what?

I told you that's our business, Mr. Nemo.

Want me to take your plate?

Yes dear, thanks.

They're a couple of romantics, like the old days.

Good morning. I'm Ludivina, I live right across you.

- Glad to meet you, I'm Augusto. - Hi.

Brought you some cookies for breakfast, baked them myself.

Thank you so much.

I'm sorry, I'm just dozy.

- Not a problem at all. - My bad.

Should you need anything, I'm on the third.

- Have a good day. - Thanks.

My soul wandered afar from my body,

on the faraway haze of ideas.

Already consumed by the music notes,

that some say are sung by the spheres.

Thus, my sad, lonely and soulless body,

- wandering through the Earth... - Very nice, Mr. Manuel.

Meant to bear life as one,

living they weren't.

As he was only pure matter.

And she, made of spirit only

- longing for completion... - What's the name of the book?

Haze , mi child. By Mr. Miguel de Unamuno.

On these chilly nights

Of cold north wintery wind

I find them sneaking into my room

Those cries from the hood

On these chilly nights

Of cold north wintery wind

I find them sneaking into my room

- Those cries from the hood - Hi?

Tear my life apart

With your last loving kiss

Tear it apart

Take my heart away

Tear my life apart

And if pain proves to hurt you

Might be you not seeing me now, because when all is said and done

Your eyes belong to me

The song you dearly wanted

Here I am to sing to you

It's in my soul, deep down inside there, and here it is for you

Tear my life apart, with your very last loving kiss

Tear it apart

Take my hear away

Tear my life apart

And if pain proves to hurt you

It is because you won't see me now

As when all is said and done

Your eyes belong to me

So sorry, the door was open.

- Here's some freshly brewed coffee. - Thanks.

Beautiful singing voice.

Thank you.

- I'm sorry. - No problem.

Came from Coatepeque.

- Who? - The coffee.

Nice!

That's a really nice song, isn't it? From Agustín Lara.

It's just beautiful.

Get you anything else?

No.

Don't worry.

- See you later. Sorry. - No.

Knock on my door for whatever.

Should I close?

Please.

I waited for you at the Riviera Promenade yesterday,

as we agreed.

I'm worried. Call me, please.

Take good care of my money.

It's not much.

You're not even here, mom.

You're a good for nothing.

I should've pushed you to study.

Don't leave me here, Augusto!

Have a nice day.

- Afternoon. - Afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Come in, pick a table you like.

- Thanks. - We'll be right with you.

Thanks.

Please.

- Thanks. - You're all set.

Just call me and I'll take your order.

Thank you.

Here you go.

Hi, good afternoon.

Anything to drink?

Can I get you something to drink?

A beverage.

Excuse me?

Care for a drink?

A coffee.

Coming up.

- Get out of my dreams and into my life! - Hey you pretty mama!

- Got some nice coconut ice cream, sir. - No, thanks.

Gorgeous! Baby! I'm in love!

Hi, sweetie. We've been talking to you for a while, but you won't budge.

- How can we help? - Wanna ride my boat?

- Don't you like Juarez people? - We'll have a great time, my queen.

- Be game. - A great time we're gonna have.

Please get out or I'll call the cops.

Pretty boy, what's your business here?

- Easy, we saw her first. - Please leave us alone.

- Wanna play tough with us? - You sure don't have to.

What's wrong with you? Get out now!

Are you okay?