Miss Adrenaline: A Tale of Twins (Romina Poderosa)

A TALE OF TWINS

DELIVERY ROOM

You can do it. Keep going. Breathe.

Don't close your legs. Don't.

Come on.

Just a bit longer.

-Come on. -Open up.

20 YEARS LATER

Hey, Romina, don't forget you go last here.

Oh, you snooze, you lose.

Don't you know female centaurs don't exist?

Tato, did you know that if there's a male, it's because a female gave birth to it?

You know what you need to do to become a centaur?

Instead of plodding along, learn to fly.

Come on, Tato, instead of trying to distract me,

focus on yourself.

Because Ebony and I are all in!

Let's see if you can beat this time.

Let's see if you can stay on your bike.

No!

-What a fall, let's help. -No, wait.

Out of the way!

How did nothing happen to that guy?

That guy's fierce. Got up like it was nothing.

Go, Romina!

-Let's go see who wins the race. -Let's go.

Romina Páez is the national downhill champion!

Laurita, it's turning out beautifully.

If you say so, Rubén.

I do.

Oh, Rubén, wait. I have a gift for you.

Freshly made truffles.

-Whoa! -Uh-uh.

How's your blood sugar?

Fine.

It's fine, 95 on an empty stomach.

-It is. -I'll see.

Yeah. Oui .

-You're my official taste tester. -Of course.

Never forget that.

Hi, Diego.

Hey, new haircut. It looks great on you.

Hi, Moni. How are you?

Jorge, it's so nice to see you around here again.

-Hi, Luzma. -How are you, miss? Your juice.

-Could you be any sweeter? Thank you. -You're welcome.

-I'll be right back. -Okay.

What's your name?

Romina Páez.

What a pleasant surprise to see a woman win this race.

Why?

Because I think it's brave to compete in a high risk sport such as this one.

You know what's actually high risk?

Living in this neighborhood. That takes bravery.

Why do you say that?

Because this neighborhood is full of moneylenders, loan sharks,

and payday lenders. They're screwing over the neighborhood.

And what do the police do? Just park wherever they want.

I wish they'd actually do something to keep the neighborhood safe, but well,

it's kind of complicated.

Thanks, Romina. Congrats!

What a warm welcome for the police!

Buddy, now I want to meet her.

On top of being beautiful, she's brave and tough.

It was love at first pedal.

-You know what I'm curious about? -What?

The whole loan shark thing.

-Congrats, Rominita. -How are you? Did you see me fall?

Hey, Rominita! Congratulations!

A round of applause for our national champion!

Your national downhill champion, ladies and gentlemen!

The pride of La Mirla!

You're beautiful, sweetheart!

TOKYO, JAPAN

Hi, Dad.

Hi, Laura! How are you, sweetheart? What's new? Tell me everything.

Good.

Rubén and I went to the bakery to see how it was coming along.

And, to answer your question, it's turning out lovely.

Wait. I'll let you talk to your mom.

-I'm glad everything is going well. -Hi, darling!

I'm so glad to see you. How are you? What I wouldn't give to squeeze you.

Mom, explain to me why Dad calls me if he never has time to talk?

-Oh, darling. You know what he's like. - Yeah.

-Always working. -Yeah.

But don't let it bother you, darling. That's how he shows his love.

He does the same to me. Don't be so hard on him.

Okay, no big deal.

Everything he does, he does because he loves you.

You know all I want from him is time.

But it's fine. I won't make a big deal out of it.

Great.

So, tell me, how's the shop? Have you settled on a name?

No,

but we're really close.

And I was thinking I could celebrate my birthday there

and I wanted to know if you think you'll make it here by then.

Uh... Well, darling, we actually wanted to talk to you about that.

Something's come up that your dad needs to resolve

and we had to postpone our return.

I'm sorry.

Don't be like that. Look on the bright side, darling.

You'll be home alone.

-With the house to yourself. -I have something to tell you.

We have a surprise for you that you're going to love.

Mm-hmm.

Go to Roberto's office in three hours, okay?

What?

Okay, hugs.

Sorry, I have another call.

Hugs, darling. Take care. Mwah!

Bye.

I love you, Mom.

What was that kiss about?

-I was celebrating your win. -Don't give me that bullshit, Leo.

Romi, don't be like that. It's all good.

Enough, Leo.

Enough.

We broke up a long time ago.

I know.

Romi, I know we broke up, but we still love each other.

Don't deny it, honey. I can see it in your eyes.

You know exactly why we broke up.

How many times do I have to tell you I didn't choose the family I got?

You're absolutely right, Leo.

You can't choose your family,

but you did choose to join your brothers' shady business.

You know who's to blame?

The people in this town.

There'd be no business without them.

It's transactional. They need money. We give it to them. That's it.

People are happy once they're flush with cash.

You're shameless.

Do you know how screwed people are once they pay the interest you charge?

Do you know what your brother does when folks can't pay on time?

-Should I tell you? -I'm getting out.

I'm going to leave this neighborhood, my brothers, my family,

all this shit, Romi.

Because I want you back.

And I'll do it for you.

It's great that you want to change. Really.

I'm so happy for you.

But if you're going to change, change for yourself.

Not for me.

Okay.

I'll change for both of us, then.

Why so sad, Laurita?

-How'd you know? -Oh!

You must've had a fight with your boyfriend.

Oh.

Keep your disdain for Santiago to yourself, Rubén.

The thing is I've known you since you were up to here on me.

Don't you remember?

But time flies, doesn't it?

Mmm.

I sometimes think it's quite the opposite.

I think time drags when you're bored.

What are you complaining about, love?

You should be grateful for all your privilege.

Please lay off the scolding, Rubén.

I'm not scolding you. I want you to understand

that now that you're an adult you can do more than before.

Like have my own bakery.

For example. Or study in Paris, like you've always dreamed of doing.

Look, Ma! Another for the collection!

You can't imagine the epic fall I had.

It was quite the tumble at the end.

You should've seen it. I was flying at first.

I almost fell, but...

What are you doing here?

How are you, honey?

A little bird told me you won the race. Congratulations.

Nice! Yes, we can. Yes, we can.

Congratulations, my ass, Marlon. Get out.

Watch that tone. It's rude and we're here to congratulate you.

Relax, honey, we're here to talk.

I heard what you said to that journalist.

I have ears to the ground in this neighborhood, honey.

Well, honey, what I said to the journalist isn't news to anyone.

And know that this is my neighborhood too.

-Romina, dear. -Don't "Romina, dear" me, Ma.

I'll say to your face what I said to that journalist.

You're a plague that's screwed over the neighborhood.

You should be ashamed of yourselves.

I'm so sorry we rub you the wrong way.

Because we got along fine when your mom asked for a loan, right?

It's almost time to pay up, right?

How much?

Since you want nothing to do with us,

pay me and I'll leave you alone.

How much?

Ask your mom.

Two weeks.

You have two weeks to pay me what you owe me plus interest.

Or else we'll come and clear this pigsty.

Understood?

Good evening.

I'll see to it. Otherwise, I'll take Ebony.

How much is it, Ma?

Maybe that'll shut that snitch up.