Japan (Japón / Japon) (Japón)

Get down!

Get down!

My fingers aren't strong enough.

One... two...

Three little holes.

I want to go down into the canyon. You know the way?

No, but my dad does.

I'll tell him and we'll take you.

We did some good hunting, huh?

You two run along to the truck now.

Go on.

My son says you like to do some shooting too.

Yes, I used to come here as a kid.

Nice place, huh?

Lucky you found us. It's a real bitch getting down there on foot.

Not even cats can make it at night. You're headed for ayacatzintla?

All the way down? - Yes.

In the truck we'll be in San bartolo in no time.

You can spend the night there.

It's halfway down the canyon.

Tomorrow you can walk all the way down to the village.

It's real small, but you can't miss it.

There's nothing else around.

Give me that!

You have family in aya?

Then why visit that forsaken place?

If you don't mind my asking.

Sorry, dad.

I didn't know it was loaded.

Be careful!

Excuse these assholes. You know what they say.

The devil loads guns, and idiots shoot "em off.

And you're visiting aya to...? Kill myself.

I see. Hop in.

Take that, pablito, you fuckface!

Shut up, goddamn it! We're trying to listen to music!

Goddamn it!

Your fucking pig was a bitch! If I'd known, I wouldn't have touched it!

Asshole!

Good morning.

Did you sleep well?

Yes, thanks.

What do I owe you? - Nothing.

Like I said, just keep heading down.

Thank you.

Do you eat the birds?

Good afternoon.

Afternoon.

Good afternoon.

I'm looking for somewhere to stay.

Metztitlan's the only place with a hotel.

Who said anything about a hotel?

I want a place to stay around here.

The judge is down the road.

What's a judge got to do with it?

He represents the village.

Down this road?

Okay, thanks.

I understand what you're saying

about coming here for a rest.

It's people like you that we want around here.

I really don't see why not...

And not just because it's my village.

Hold on! I'm talking to someone!

You chose a village... I have to water my tomatoes!

Of simple, decent folk.

Wait a minute. I'm talking to someone.

I said wait, asshole!

As I was saying...

I don't see why not.

This is a nice village.

In one of the villages further on,

it's sad, but you might even be harassed just for walking around.

It's nice here, and not just because it's my village.

There's not a lot to see, but it's the best around.

It seems my friend is gone at the moment.

We were talking about miss ascen.

Sabina, the wife of Vicente here,

is a good friend of miss ascen's.

We can ask Vicente. He's right over there.

I don't think there'll be any problem.

The lady's very poor. I won't lie to you.

She's poor, of humble means, but very well-liked here.

Her place is a bit remote,

but I think she'll put you up.

I hope you like it. You might even stay for good.

My wife's on her way.

She's just helping some people.

I'm the community's representative.

I was elected by the people.

Before we go on, I need to see some ID.

Thanks. You want to see mine?

Here she comes!

Come here. Someone has a question for you.

He's going to stay with ascen. Take him up there.

Well, I hear she has a room.

A barn. I'll take you there, if you like.

Please.

Have some pulque for the climb. It's on me.

Come on, it's good stuff.

Wait here.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Go on inside. It's very hot. Thanks.

Thank you, miss asuncion.

You're welcome. But it's not asuncion.

It's ascension...

Which refers to Christ ascending into heaven with no one's help.

“Asuncion” refers to the virgin Mary, who was taken up by angels.

But don't worry. Everyone here calls me ascen.

Right, sabi?

Come into the shade.

Would you like a bit of fruit?

Thanks.

- Sabi? - No, thank you.

I'll be right back.

- Won't you sit down, ma'am? - Thanks. I'm fine on my feet.

Now tell me what it is you need.

Sabina says you'd like to stay in my barn a few days.

That's right, ma'am.

But I'm old, you know.

I can't be waiting on you.

Besides, I have arthritis...

And on march 3rd my ankles started acting up.

Why don't you look

for lodging down in the village?

I don't need you to wait on me.

Besides, I like it way up here, far from the village.

But there's no water.

It has to be brought up by donkey.

Sure you wouldnt mind?

No water is fine by me. I won't be staying long.

Very well. You can stay.

Sabi, he can stay. Yes, do stay.

- Fine, I will. Thank you. - Good.

Come along now...

So I can show you my house.

This is the kitchen, and this is my shack.

Come along.

And there's the barn...

Where I keep my corn and my little animals.

My deceased husband's bed is inside.

You can sleep on that.

Forgive me. I brought you some tea.

You shouldn't have bothered.

It's no bother.

Come in.

You were praying, right?

- I don't pray. - Not even to the virgin?

No.

Then I'll do it for you.

Good night.

Listen... please knock before you come in.

Forgive me. I will.

Good moming.

Good morning.

- Could I have your cane? - No.

Could I have a painting?

Let me in!

Could I have a painting?

That's enough now.

Let me in!

Could I have that picture?

Thank you.

Let's go, cristo.

Good morning, sir.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Sweet, isn't it?

Drink up.

He had his fill.

Have some more!

Drink up!

Let the lady have some.

She'll be hungover tomorrow!

She's tired from gathering nuts.

She's already drunk!

Ah, it's you.

Nosy bastard.

I saw you coming up. I made some tea to cool you off.

- I didn't know tea could do that. - It's iced tea!

Have a little fruit.

Who was that man I ran into on the trail?

I didn't see anyone.

You say you fixed tea because you saw me coming up,

so you must have seen the man I ran into.

Now I know who you mean.

But he's not from around here.

I see. Thanks.

Did your first day go well?

Would you like some?

What is it?

Marijuana.

I like one of those drawings a lot.

Do you always answer some other question entirely?

- Do you recommend it? - Recommend what?

Your little herb there.

Unquestionably.

What's that?