A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
MEXICO CITY, 2007
Thank you.
-We'll check on it. I'll let you know. -Did you check everything?
In two weeks. Give me a sec.
I'll call you later.
Ten times. I swear.
What? Ready for your great comeback to the stages?
Get on with the concerts. Otherwise, I can't go on vacation.
The charro trousers for the next act are ready.
When are you leaving?
In a few days, I don't know.
But can you focus on this now? Please.
I'm here for whatever you need. Okay?
Hey.
Yes?
Thanks.
Thanks for everything.
You're welcome.
Go on. They're waiting for you.
Let's do it!
Tonight is a very...
special night for me.
I'm happy to be back with you, with my fans.
Thank you.
Thank you all.
Mr. Ambrosi.
-Yes? -This came for you.
-Thanks. -No problem. Excuse me.
Sure.
I MISS YOU. M.
It sucks to be fired, huh?
I know how it is.
I've been fired from half the newspapers in the country.
Working for a newspaper isn't the same as working for Luis Miguel.
It isn't? Whatever.
Say what you want, but I'm not the one drinking at 11:00 a.m.
Dude, you can't go on like this.
What else can I do, Armando?
The same as always, man.
Let's sell an exclusive.
An exclusive?
About Luis Miguel?
No, dude, about Walter Mercado.
Armando, don't you get it? I can't step foot in the office.
You want them to kill me?
Since when do you need permission?
-Ten years working-- -Twelve years.
-Fuck-- -Twelve years working.
Twelve years working for that dude and this is this how he pays you?
So, you're just gonna roll over?
Are you ready?
For what?
What do you mean for what?
To get your part today.
No.
I don't know my lines yet.
Then we have to practice.
-No, it's embarrassing! -No.
-No! -Roll tape, sound, and cameras!
-Micky, no! -And action!
Him?
Yes, he's here.
The one who didn't believe in the theater.
-The one who mocked my dreams. -No.
And little by little,
I also started losing faith and passion.
And all of this because of--
No, because of my jealousy and my fear of living the future.
I became--
-I became something. -Mine.
No!
I'm leaving.
My love.
How about I cook you dinner to make up for the one I almost ruined?
We can celebrate you getting the part.
Sounds perfect.
Everything's just about ready, you'll see.
Aries Productions.
Wow.
-You like your office? -How are you, hon?
Our receptionist. Can you straighten your badge, please?
This whole area to the left will be the marketing area.
Down the hall is the studio with your piano, obviously.
Up there, we have a space for you.
My office.
All of this is the promotion area,
the conference room, and finances over there.
Julián!
Well, there are still some details to take care of, but--
What do you think?
Well done, Pato. This is great.
Have you talked to Julio about the transition?
Have you seen McCluskey?
No.
He refuses to see me.
Look.
A Columbia graduate.
He worked with Goldman Sachs in New York for three years.
And now he'll head finances for Aries Productions.
-Goldman? -Pato.
Yes, three years--
-Well, excuse me. -Hi.
Isn't that Hugo's driver?
We hired him to help around the office.
I think Micky should see this.
Micky.
THE HUGE ENIGMAS ABOUT THE SUN
WHERE IS LUIS MIGUEL'S MOTHER?
Listen to me well.
THE SUN HAS A DAUGHTER
This can't happen again, Sergio.
Do you understand?
Come on, your ride is here.
You two, come with me.
What happened?
They look worse.
What do you mean?
This isn't how you fix things, Sergio. They'll kick you out.
We've talked about this. I'll take your backpack.
What are we going to do?
Do you know where my mom is?
Those kids said my mom disappeared.
Why did they say that?
Don't listen to them, Sergiño.
Sergio, what do you know about Marcela?
Does Luis Miguel know?
What news do you have?
Any news on Marcela?
Where is she?
Does Luis Miguel know? Where is she?
Sergio!
Have you heard from your mom?
Do you know where she is?
Step back, please.
Step back, please. Move back.
Move back.
You'll hurt yourself. Enough.
Stop. Move away.
Watch out. Move, damn it!
-Sergio! -Sergio, where is your mom?
MEXICO CITY, 2007
Which did you like best?
This one. The Cabernet.
-Yes. -And you?
Me too.
Not bad, Luis.
Not bad.
-Let's go for the Syrah. -All right.
But are you sure? No problem with your ear?
What? Excuse me?
Man, at least I can do concerts.
I'm getting better.
I'm really happy to hear that, man.
-Thanks. -I mean it.
By the way, where is Michelle?
She went to LA with her friends.
Everything good with her?
Perfect.
I'm glad.
MADRID, SPAIN 2007
Come in.
What are you doing here?
MEXICO CITY, 1994
Doc says the other two look worse.
-How are you, Sergio? -Did you know?
The newspapers say you knew,
that no one's heard from Mom in years.
It's--
it's more complicated than that, Sergiño. You're only ten.
Did you know or not?
Yes.
Why didn't you tell me anything?
Because I wanted to protect you.
Because I didn't want you to feel like I do.
But Mom sent me letters to Spain.
So, no one knows where she is?
Sorry, sir.
There's someone at the door, it's Ms. Sophie.
I'll be right back, okay?
Sophie.
-How are you? -Micky.
Wow.
I don't get it.
Why would your grandma speak to that reporter about your mom and Michelle?
It's complicated.
-Very complicated. -What are you going to do?
What are we going to do?
Micky.
How do I explain to my daughter that her dad says she doesn't exist?
I've never said that.
Well, you've never said otherwise.
Sophie, I see her every week, we get along great. I'm there.
And I'm glad, but sooner or later you'll have to do something.
-What should I do, Sophie? What? -Talk about her.
Talk to the press, I don't know, something.
Let me think things through, okay?
What should we do if the press comes looking for us?
Your name wasn't mentioned.
Don't worry.
You have to tell the truth.
It's not that easy.
She's your daughter.
It couldn't be any easier.
Go ahead, miss. Please.
You're a sight for sore eyes.
How are you doing, Ms. Liliana? Beatriz, I'm here for my stuff.
Good morning, Aries Productions.
Who are you calling for?
How are you, Ms. Azucena?
Your severance pay.
Isn't this nice?
What is this? A joke?
You can sell it, see how much you can get.
Azucena I've worked here for 12 years, you know?
Twelve years here, and this is how I'm treated?
Our conditions.
CANCELED
What is this?
You'll give back every dollar you stole, every cent.
Or else, you'll go to jail.
But don't worry, they're tiny payments.
It's up to you.
-Where is Mauricio? -On vacation.
I'm surprised he didn't stick around to rub this in my face.
Could you do me a favor?
Tell him this:
To go fuck himself.
No, no.
Tell him he can go fuck himself and his whore of a mother.
Piece of shit!
We'll have to get out of this room eventually.
Later.
I can't believe you don't know Madrid.
There are lots of things I don't know.
Let me give you a tour.
Okay?
Hello?
What is it, Micky?
Yeah, everything's fine, really.
All is fine here.
Man, you shouldn't have.
Thanks.
Yes.
Hugs, bro. We'll talk later.
Oh, my little boy, just look at you.
No one here knows how to take care of you.
Good thing is we're leaving soon.
What are you doing here?
Is this the way you greet your granny?
Come on, Alex.
I'm here to see my grandson.
-Sergiño, go to your room please. -No, stay put, honey.
He called me, he wanted to see me.
Matilde, please understand. Sergio lives here.
Because you kidnapped him. Just look at him.
No one kidnapped him. He's my brother.
You brought him here against our will.
The only reason I didn't sue
is I was afraid of your hot shot lawyers.
But you and I know that your father wrote down on paper
that Sergio was to live with me.
Sounds great.
How the hell will you make a living?
Because I won't give you a fucking cent.
You know what?
Enough with the arguments, let Sergio decide.
No lawyers, no intermediaries. Let him choose between you and me, now.
He knows you lied to him.
He knows what you're like.
-Let him choose. -Matilde.
Micky and I haven't ever lied to Sergio.
Lying, hiding the truth--
same thing.
All right. Fine, let him choose.
-Micky. -Let him choose.
-Are you sure? -No.
It's the same mistake my dad made.
Wait.
Who do you want to live with, Sergiño? Huh?
With your grandma, who only wants to use you
and exploit you for every cent you're worth?
Or with us?
Your brothers who love you and want to protect you.
Sweetie.
Look at me.
No matter what,
whatever you decide,
I will always love you.
Sergiño.
Just the way it should be.
Sergiño.
I'm at the same hotel, you know?
I'm waiting for the house you promised you'd rent for me.
Sergiño, please.
Tell your assistant to take his belongings there.
Please.
-Let's go, honey. -Sergiño, hey--
Okay now. Let's go, sweetie.
Sergiño.
That's it.
This one...
What's up, José?
Still here?
What are you up to, Martín?
Just hanging.
Same here, a workaholic.
That's just us, I guess. Good night.
Bye, Martín.
Ask for a raise, Martín.
They're exploiting you.
Motherfucker.
I MISS YOU. M.
AVIAMAX AIRLINES
Son of a bitch.
DEAR MICHELLE SALAS... AIRPORT ARRIVAL: MADRID, SPAIN
Okay now, are you going to tell me why you're so happy?
Do you like soccer, Armando?
-Of course. -Okay.
Think of what I found
as being in a match against your arch-rival
and on the 93rd minute,
you score the winning goal.
That's how beautiful it is, newshound.
Okay, spit it out.
All you have to do
is go...
and see for yourself.
Okay, with two ice cubes.
-Lucía-- -No, stay there.
There you go.
-Thanks. -Thanks for coming, it's great seeing you.
Sorry I didn't come earlier, really.
Don't worry, I know how busy you are.
What about you? How are you?
Me?
Coping.
-When are you going to Argentina? -Next week.
I sold the house.
It's done.
Yes, but it's fine. This is good. A fresh start.
It's necessary, you know?
I can imagine.
Tell me. How are you?
I read on the newspaper about--
Well, about your mom and your daughter.
No.
-Don't even go there. -What are you going to do?
Make a statement, do an interview?
I don't know, I don't--
I don't know if it's worth it, really.
You know
how many times Hugo came home worried for your career?
How many?
Never.
He worried about you.
About your brothers.
About your future.
Now, the real question is,
what's best for you?
Not for your career, for you.
Telling the truth?
About your girlfriend?
Your daughter, your family?
Your life in general or keeping quiet?
What would Hugo think?
Here.
Sitting here.
A glass of wine in hand.
No one ever regrets being brave.
I miss him so much.
MADRID, SPAIN 2007
-Good night. -Good night.
I talked to Sergio.
Matilde is taking him to Madrid this week.
I know.
-Fuck that. I'll fix this today. -Micky!
-For fuck's sake. -Man. Wait.
-Are you sure? -I'm not losing him too.
-Well, let me go with you. -Stay here.
I told you, it's not your fault.
Oh, sweetie, we don't want it to get infected.
-It stings. -Hold on. I'll blow on it.
It's all better. Oh, honey.
Here, you put it on.
Coming! God.
-Move. -Micky. What are you doing here?
You think I lied to you about Mom, right?
Is that why you want to go live with her?
All right.
Here are all the postcards,
all the letters,
everything she sent you pretending to be Mom. It's all here.
Don't listen to him, he's lying. It's all a lie.
Lies? Sergiño.
She's the one who's been lying to us all along.
-She and Dad, for years, I swear. -How dare you do this to him?
No, how dare you do this to us?
You're scaring the boy.
Did she tell you she told the press about Mom?
No? Go on, tell him.
Sergiño, what happened to you at school was thanks to her.
-Is it true? -Tell him.
-No. -No? Yeah, sure.
Tell him.
Look him in the eye and tell the truth!
Liar!
Liar? Tell him, damn it.
Go on.
Tell him.
Go on.
That's the woman you want to go live with.
I don't want to live with you anymore.
-Don't touch me, I won't live with you. -No, baby.
Don't say that, honey.
Sergio!
I'll never forgive you for this.
Are you happy now?
Now he hates us both.
No Patricio, it's no joke. I made up my mind.
I'm doing a press conference this week.
Fine, one on one,
but make sure they're serious, please.
Magda, could you see if it's the wine?
-Yes, sir. I'll check. -Thanks.
No, look. I'm the one who gives the statements.
Fine, then trust me.
Thanks.
Soph--
Wow, whose birthday is it?
It's for dinner later.
You look great.
What can I get you? What do you want? Some coffee?
What's going on?
I have good news.
I just got off the phone with my manager. I'm doing an interview this week.
To speak about everything.
Everything.
Starting with Michelle.
Are you sure?
As sure as I can be.
I don't know what to say, Micky.
What? What is it?
Nothing.
I never thought you'd ever do this.
It's the right thing to do.
The guy is crazy.
He doesn't know what'll happen if he gives that interview.
How do you think his fans will react when they know he has a daughter?
Or if they find out about his mom?
Are you asking me?
Yes.
Aren't I a mere employee?
Don't play the victim, man.
You're here to help me.
Any ideas or not?
The newspaper thing.
What?
What happened to his little brother after school?
The reporters were all over him.
Imagine his daughter.
Hello?
No, Xime, I'm alone. Why?
At a concert.
Let's see.
What channel?
Okay, I'll call you back.
To me, the most important thing is
professionalism with my audience.
I'm here for my people, I give myself to my people, you know?
That's what's most important to me.
All right, so tell us,
what about Luis Miguel now?
Are you single?
Yes, well, actually,
I am single.
It's really hard to have a serious relationship in this career.
All the traveling,
the tours, trips...
It seems Luis Miguel grabbed the chance
to get close to the beautiful hostess,
many witnesses saw them getting chummy leaving the set.
There were rumors about romance between them.
They say they were seen...
Michelle, why not do things right?
He would never forgive me.
Or you.
It's a chance we have to take. We should tell him.
Give me some time.
Please. He and I are good for the first time.
Look at me.
Let's wait a couple of months and then tell him together.
Okay?
All right.
We'll wait.
-You're so handsome. -And you're so beautiful.
-The most beautiful girl in Madrid. -You bet!
Back to the hotel? Really? Will you ever let me out?
You won't?
-You'll kidnap me in my room?
-Yes. -Uh-huh.
Yes.
Honey.
Come.
Everything okay?
Honey?
I watched your interview.
With that hostess.
That's why you were late, right?
-I told you I had to work. -A two-hour interview?
Did you leave with her afterwards?
No. I came here, with you.
-She thought I was single. I said I'm not. -You said you're single at the interview.
We've talked about this.
I can't say I have a girlfriend because of my career.
Honey.
I'm telling you the truth.
Micky, I don't think this is going to work.
Don't go.
What else can I do?
-What else? -Nothing.
I want a stable future.
Now I know it's not with you.
He won't step out of his room.
There were paparazzi outside today.
If they keep this up, Sergio won't be able to go anywhere.
Have you talked to him?
A bit.
He won't talk to anyone.
I don't think Sergio should be here.
If not here, then where, Alex?
I don't know, Micky, to a boarding school in the US.
The kid is only ten.
He can't go to school here. He can't even go out.
Will you go live with him?
Are you going to take care of him?
I can take him.
Come on, Doc.
I mean it.
I can go with him.
It's eight years.
Until he finishes school. Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure.
Whatever it takes.
But I want to make it clear:
This isn't a favor I'm doing for either of you.
If I do this, it's for him and no one else.
Thanks, Joe.
-Is he here? -Yes.
Everything's ready at the studio.
Micky.
I don't think this is a good idea.
You saw what the press did to your brother outside his school.
What will happen to your daughter once they know?
It's all over the newspapers, the press is speculating.
Speculating isn't the same as knowing.
Forget about this harming your career, or what they'll say,
or the damage to your image
for having a daughter out of wedlock. Forget about that.
Think about Michelle's life.
A day won't go by without them asking about her dad.
She'll never be at peace.
Let's see. So, you're suggesting
I live the rest of my days hiding things?
Not recognizing my daughter, my brother, my girlfriends--
You know perfectly well that if you open that door,
they'll ask about everything else.
What would that entail?
It would kill your career.
-Just take Micky's right side, please. -Team, we're going live.
We're live in three,
two, one.
Luis Miguel, thank you for seeing us yet again.
I'm very happy to be here,
as always, and to have your trust.
Thank you.
-Last time we met was Buenos Aires. -That's right.
You were telling me before the interview that you want a space
to say something to your fans.
Feel free to do so, go ahead.
Thank you. That's right.
What will he say, Mom?
It seems lately there's been a lot of
speculation, right? About
my life, about... my career.
So, I wanted
to tell my audience that--
Well,
I want to say
that...
What's happening, Mom?
Nothing, that--
I wanted to say that--
I've decided...
to record my first live concert album.
It will be something very special, unique.
And...
The first date will be in our beautiful National Auditorium.
I think it's time, right? After such a long career,
all those beautiful songs that
my audience has made theirs
and I think it is a good experience, right?
Doing a concert, feeling the audience.
I think it's important...
Hey, I can't believe he doesn't want me to take him.
Give him some time.
What's in this bag?
Sergiño.
Hey, no.
Please.
You do understand it's better to be away from me, right?
I'll go see you as soon as I can. Okay?
I promise.
We'll call you when we get there.
Thanks.
Take good care of him.
May I come in?
What the hell are you doing here?
I have a little gift for you.
This is just between you and me.
In exchange for what they say I owe you.
Plus another million for my friend Armando.
-Who put in the effort-- -Get out!
You know exactly where to find me.
Subtitle translation by: Harry Darkins