The Ghost Galleon (El buque maldito)

Come on, girls, let's do this.

Turn a bit. That's right. Now fix your hair.

Like that. Very good. Smile.

Stay. Take it!

Noemi, move to the right. Greta, you go in the middle.

But not so close together.

Like that! Very good! That's it. Freeze. Now, take it.

Okay, now switch again. Denise, move to the left. Yes, to the left.

Okay, let's go. Smile. Freeze. Take it. Good.

Okay, we're done for today.

That's all. Thanks a lot. Now, lnge and Mary, get in position.

You three can go home.

Let's go. Smile.

lnge, raise your arms over your head.

But gracefully. With ease.

That's right. Mary, lean to the right. Touch your knee.

Good.

Thanks. You can go.

-Here. -Thanks.

-See you tomorrow? -Yes. Take care.

Bye.

-What's up? You're not in a rush today? -l wanted to talk with you.

We just spent three long hours together. lt's always last minute with you.

-l was waiting for us to be alone. -ls it so important?

Yes.

Okay. But make it quick. Sit down.

Thanks. l'm fine.

Okay. What is it?

lt's about Kathy.

What's wrong with Kathy?

You know that we're roommates.

Yes, l know.

Kathy has been missing for over a month.

She must have found a job somewhere else.

She would have told me. Kathy is my best friend.

A boy?

That must be it. Kathy is having a fling...

and one day soon she'll come back and tell you all about it.

No, Lillian. lt isn't a boy and you know it.

What business is it of mine? l hire you to model, that's it.

But you haven't called Kathy since she left.

You must know something.

That's purely a coincidence. l don't know anything about this.

You'd rather l call the police?

Don't do that.

You know perfectly well where Kathy is and what she's doing.

l demand that you tell me.

She's on a special assignment. When it's finished, you'll find out.

But why the big mystery?

lt's part of a product launch. We have to keep it top secret...

until the time is right.

You don't believe me?

l have this feeling that Kathy is in trouble.

l wanted to keep you out of all this.

You'll find out the truth.

Meet me at 7:00 at the quay next to dock 73.

l'll be on time.

You weren't expecting me?

We said 7:00 sharp. Why are you early?

Being suspicious only makes it worse.

You still haven't told me.

That's not my job. lt depends on the person who's paying.

You'll find out soon. l need to tell her right away about your involvement.

Well, here l am. And l'm not going to fall for any of your tricks!

Follow me.

-Go in. -You first.

Why are you stopping? Come in.

You're very early.

-Who's this? -Noemi. Kathy's friend.

-Does Mr. Tucker know she's here? -No.

-l don't think he's going to like it. -There was no choice.

She said she'd go to the police.

-Why? -To tell them that Kathy is missing.

They live together.

You should have warned him.

lt was a question of time.

Can't you just tell me where Kathy is?

-The middle of the ocean. -What?

-At 7:00 you can hear her yourself. -She's been hired for an advertisement.

ln the middle of the ocean?

Are you people crazy?

Honestly, l also felt that way at first. But now l'm used to the idea.

ln any case, the world of advertising is full of extravagance.

l'm listening, but l don't understand a thing.

l know, l'll explain.

l'm Howard Tucker, of Tucker Sporting Goods.

l've used the services of Barbie Studios on more than one occasion.

And now, Lillian has helped me to bring a colossal idea to life...

by introducing to the whole world...

a new type of sporty lifeboat.

So, Kathy is really out in the ocean?

-Yes. -Alone?

She's with the starlet Lorena Day who is playing the role of ship captain.

But what is the point of this?

We've placed them at a spot that's regularly passed by other ships...

so that they'll find them by chance.

The news will be spread around the world.

''Two beautiful ladies in a boat that have survived...

''a very dangerous trip for small boats.''

Why didn't you follow them?

That would have ruined the idea.

We'll have to wait and see what its impact will be.

lt shouldn't seem like it was planned.

lf they're alone and abandoned...

the news will be spread by the media all around the world.

There will be photographs and television reports.

Exactly, that's true.

This is all very risky.

You think so?

Not as much as it seems.

The Tucker sports boat has undergone very rigorous testing.

lf that isn't enough, a helicopter is ready to comb the waters at the slightest alarm.

They know what they're doing, and agreed to a considerable sum.

l wouldn't have gone for all the money in the world.

l would have.

That means our friend Lillian Barbie knows how to select the right people for a job.

Here they are. You'll hear them.

This is H.T. H.T. speaking. Do you read me?

This is H. T. H. T. speaking. Do you read me?

Operation Atlantic. Operation Atlantic.

We hear you perfectly, H.T. Over.

Describe situation.

-This is Noemi. How's Kathy? -Be quiet.

-Let them tell us where they are. -Describe situation.

l'm fine, Noemi. How did you find out?

Secret, my eye. lf she says a word, goodbye, Hollywood contract.

Skip the commentary and describe your situation. Over.

Here you go, you pain in the neck.

We're basically in the same place as yesterday.

There's a thick fog. lt's impossible to use the stars for guidance.

We prefer to stay on deck.

What does she mean, on deck?

They turned off the engine. They're waiting.

-But where are they now? -l don't think they've moved very much.

Tell me, Atlantic, are you maintaining your speed? Over.

The compass is still pointing north, like we had discussed.

Don't make things more complicated now. This fog is really thick.

lt's so hot, everything seems very strange.

lnstead of going north, l think we're heading for the tropics.

And now all of a sudden there is no sea and no sky.

-lt's a strange feeling. -Kathy.

-Over. -Look!

Over there!

What's going on?

Report incident. Report incident. Do you read me?

-A strange ship is coming toward us. -Fire the warning shots.

-Do you hear me? Use the gun. -Lorena, the flares!

Get the megaphone.

Is there anyone on board?

Give it to me.

Is there anyone on board?

Here.

They haven't responded to the signal. lt's a very old ship.

-There's nobody on deck. -Fire more shots.

lt's getting closer. lt's moving without the rudder.

Can't we do something for them?

-lt's right on top of us. -lt's going to hit us!

lt just grazed us. Lorena and l are fine.

The boat, on the other hand, seems to have sprung a little leak.

lt isn't serious at the moment.

We don't know if it will stay like this.

Lorena is draining it as fast as she can. Over.

The boat will hold out. lt's made for anything.

Get away from the ship. lt may be dangerous.

Dangerous? But we told you, there's nobody on board.

The boat is floating now, but it could sink next time.

Don't pretend that this toy boat will be able to overpower...

a ship that has lasted a few centuries.

I'll send you a helicopter.

And when should we expect it?

l'm sorry, but l want to be rescued immediately. This is an emergency.

-Do as I say! -Take it.

Don't worry, Mr. Tucker. l'll hold on here as long as l can.

Do what you want. l'm getting out of here.

Here, Kathy. Hold it.

Those idiots are going to spoil everything.

They have the right to take precautions.

Mind your own business.

Here's half of Operation Atlantic. The other half is safe.

Nothing has changed.

Try to come for us tomorrow...

because l don't think l can spend another night alone in the boat.

You'll figure out what to do. Over and out.

The plan failed. You've already seen it.

The only thing we can do is get those girls as soon as possible. And very discretely.

Pray to Heaven that nothing happens to Kathy.

Otherwise, the media will jump all over this scandal.

You're not leaving until everything is solved.

Let go of me!

-You can't do this! -lt'd be better if you shut up.

You're mixed up in this thing, too.

Let me handle it, everything will be fine.

Let go!

Let go!

Get off me!

How long do you plan on keeping me here?

Don't worry. We'll let you go eventually.

-l want water. -You have everything here.

l always drink water when l eat.

Fine.