The Tutor (La Tutora)

I must seem cruel

but since the death of my brother I haven't found the father in me.

The kids are nice enough but I can't take time away from my patients.

I do what I can from a distance.

I've heard of the famous people who come to see you.

I also read you work 'Vengeance v. Revenge'

Truth is, it's a ...daring work.

You like kids?

Yes, of course. I mentioned it in my C.V.

I have a degree in Child Psychology

And I minored in Education. I studied with the American Deborah Foreman

Some study viruses, but they don't live with them.

Let's see, do you have any previous experience?

Well, I was substitute in a Kindergarten...

Actually, this would be my first post.

Well, ok. It's not that important. One learns on the job.

I hope you don't mind living in a such a remote place.

Though the mansion is old, it has a large park,

A beautiful swimming pool, grounds, river, forests...

I hope to be able to live there myself one day.

We don't require that much. Just so they can learn...

to read and write. In general that they...

They don't yet write?

That's why we need your services.

They've had some gaps in the education.

They don't go to school. It's too far away.

It'd be a waste of time, in any case.

After the tragedy

the two children found solace in themselves.

This symbiosis between brothers

is a common occurrence

with children who face unmanageable traumas.

They were never able to find a ...'closure', after the death of their parents.

They are like two ...small animals

who only have each other.

I admit they are a bit peculiar.

I hope they won't intimidate you.

No, I don't think so.

I'll be able to impose my authority and also be a friend to them.

My parents only ever taught me good values,

I don't have any bad ones to pass on.

Do let me know which ones are the correct ones.

When did your parents die?

How did you know that?

Sorry, works one day, not the other.

Professional intuition.

Of course, that's why they admire you so much.

Well, a few months ago. I took care of them till the last,

- You have brothers? - No.

Yes, ...he died a long time ago.

- How old were you? - Eleven years old.

That's odd, it's the same age the girl is now.

You were close with your brother?

Yes.

Well, I suppose like all brothers are.

Between brothers we find from the deepest hatred to the very opposite.

That's why you studied Child Psychology. Sad.

Sad.

I'm sorry. I don't think I'm right person for the job.

No. On the contrary.

I think your naïveté, will be helpful in this case.

Clara will be assisting you.

She also had a difficult life. She lost her husband, and later her son.

She lived there for years, she has nothing else, poor lady.

She has nothing else, poor soul.

But please, avoid contacting me.

I don't have the luxury of dedicating time to them.

For this reason, you would be fully responsible for the children.

Ema! Àngel!

How was the trip, Mona?

Good.

The truth is, the countryside is beautiful.

What do you think of the house?

The house is ...beautiful. It's very big.

And it appears to have lots of character.

Yes, and it's very confortable. It has it's little problems

But despite all, it's very confortable.

Many famous people used to come here.

Yes.

Yes, famous people, and politicians also.

Of course, now it's not the same... I hope it won't bother you.

No, no. It doesn't bother me at all.

I'm sure we'll become great friends.

The children.

You must be Ema.

You must be Àngel.

I'll be your teacher, and also your friend.

Well, as long as it doesn't influence your studies.

So. What have you been up to?

You've been playing indians?

There are little piggies.

Pig yourself, f-fatty.

Yes, and tomorrow they'll take a bath.

'Tomorrow' they'll wash?

The plumbing here doesn't always work.

It's really lovely.

Ok then, thank you children.

You like books?

Did you bring any dolls?

Dools? No, why?

My uncle always gives me dolls.

Hello.

Pardon me?

It's not time to play games. There's much to do tomorrow.

To sleep now.

Many thanks, children.

These are for you.

Goodnight.

Yes, it could have been a fox, or a cat.

Any animal really. There are many around here.

Yes, perhaps.

But it was a strange noise, and...

- We should be careful of the children. - Yes, yes.

By the way, don't they have a room each?

Yes. There are three or four empty bedrooms.

The house is very big. But they are like kittens.

Kittens with no mommy.

They need one another.

Yes, but I'm not sure if it's good for their psychological well-being.

We should be promoting certain individuality...

With no mommy.

A lightning bolt.

Clara says it looks nicer like that. Isn't it?

This is our secret hideout. Even Clara doesn't know about it.

She's too f-f-fat to climb there.

'Too f-f-f-fat'

Enough. What's secret about it?

It's full of dolls. It's my best work.

Be careful.

It's very lovely.

Girl.

No kisses for me then?

We can't complain of their manners.

They have none.

- How long is it since their parents... - Just about two years.

Soon they'll get accustomed.

Àngel!

What will she think of you?

Sorry.

Good...

Good, I think it's time to think of classes. Not everything is fun only.

So now you will go and bathe, and I'll wait for you in the classroom.

To bathe, I said!

Where are they going?! I asked them to go and wash!

- Clara, what are they doing?! - It's their bath.

It's a horse trough!

No, we have no horses. We did before.

But Àngel fell off one, and we got rid of them.

But... shouldn't they...? Is the water clean?

Of course. I changed it last week.

Oh good, it's all fine then.

- And in winter, what do they do? - We bring it in here.

This soap is disgusting.

We should tell their uncle when he comes to bring men and repair things.

Their uncle? He won't come.

- Why not? - He hates this place. Hates the countryside.

Oh, I see.

Psychologically, this is not acceptable.

They are so vulnerable. They have no idea.

Vulnerable to what?

He going to turn into a h-handsome prince!

Oh yes, so handsome, just like you!

Kids! Kids!

Out we get.

The towels are dirty, don't touch them.

Àngel uses them for dirty things. Don't touch them!

Ema!

Angel, we have class now.

Where did he go?

With his friend.

Who is it?

He'll be back soon?

Yes.

Ema, you know you have your own bedroom.

- It isn't proper that you sleep with your sleep. - Do you have parents?

They died. I took care of them until the end.

When did they die?

Two months ago.

He's finished.

Àngel, where were you?

Ema, Àngel, we need to talk.

I know you didn't get the best education until now.

And I'm sorry for it. But this needs to change.

Your uncle put me in charge of you two.

And you will listen and obey me.

And I won't tolerate this.

Àngel, if I ask you to come, you must come immediately.

If we don't stick to these simple rules, I won't be able to continue with you.

I will be forced to leave. Understood?

Àngel, what's wrong?

He doesn't like being told off. He's a baby.

I don't think it's that. Something more is bothering you. What is it?

I know I'm a little tough, and you are not used to this.

I know you went through a tough period.

But I'm here now. And I won't abandon you. I promise.

It was the kid's grandfathers. They made a fortune.

It was inherited by their children.

Of course, the grandparents died. The children's parents also.

They were very academic.

Their father was a University profesor