02x02 - Madura e Adulta

[bunniefuu]

[Victor] You are the love of my life.

[groans]

[Bia] You can't keep pretending
she doesn't exist.

I kind of have to do this face-to-face.

-Is that really what you want?
-I want to be your partner and friend.

You and I have never been friends
and never will be.

I'll take care of the franchise
in São Paulo, and you take care of Rio's.

New times are calling
for all kinds of new voices.

[Marcelo] When was the last time
we saw each other?

Oh, right, when you abandoned me
at that checkpoint.

It's a series about what it means
to be young today.

-Ready to start casting, Glauce?
-All ready.

They absolutely loved my series.

[Victor] I'll buy us some perfect
cream puffs to celebrate.

-This isn't even a cream puff.
-I call it "DeLizious."

This is f*cking incredible.
Can I make you a business proposal?

[Bia's mother] We don't get to choose
the love stories we're going to live.

Some are good,
some are to endure your father's abuse,

all the ridiculous stuff
he put me through.

[Marcelo] Are you sure I can come?
Don't you think it'll freak Victor out?

Come on, you're my friend, Celo.
Just come.

You've been hanging out with him
the whole time and didn't tell me?

You can either tell him to leave
this party right now, or I'm leaving.

[Bia] I messed up.
I should've told you before. I'm sorry.

The reason I didn't tell you
is because it would start a big fight,

and plus it looks bad.

I couldn't deal with it.

I didn't think he should come today.

He thought it was a bad idea too,
and almost didn't, but…

[sighs]

But I didn't think it was fair to him.
This man's helped me out so much.

Just leave it, Bia.

I'm not gonna completely ruin your party,
so have fun.

You're mad at me still?

What do you mean, mad? I'm not mad.

[chuckles]

Whenever you're this pissed, you pout.

And it's so adorable.

The worst is how your smile melts
whatever I'm feeling inside.

It makes me love you.

That's the worst? Really?

Imagine if everyone had
a happiness switch like that.

-They'd sell my smile at a pharmacy.
-No, no. I want it just for me.

Yeah, sure. The pharmaceutical industry
would jack up prices.

It'd only be for the super rich.

-[chuckles]
-I love you, Fausto.

I love you too, Silvio.

I'll ask him to leave, though,
if it gets too…

painful for you.

It's important for you,
so I'll deal with it.

Oh, look at that.

Such a healthy relationship we got here.

So loving and cute, wouldn't you agree?

[Victor chuckles]

-[kisses]
-[phone chimes]

[gasps]

Wow, that's so wonderful.

You have no idea what she had to
go through with my dad.

It's great to see her happy
with someone who's so nice and who…

who absolutely adores her.

God, it's just… she's been through so much

-My dad--
-Hey, come here.

It's okay. Give me a hug.

[♪ theme music playing]

[neighbor] Ah, come on in.

Can you please put that
in the kitchen? Yeah.

Just be gentle.
I don't want to scratch it.

Come on in. You too. Thanks.

-[Bia] Hi.
-Hey.

-Hi. Welcome.
-Thank you very much.

It might be kind of a pain having a young
couple as your neighbors right next door.

However, we're not really
particularly over the top.

We're not party animals
or that loud, really.

If you need anything, feel free to knock.

Oh, and if the music is ever too loud,
you just let me know.

Huh? If you throw a party
without inviting me,

there'll be hell to pay, kid.

[neighbor] And just so you know,
we also listen to loud music

and we spend the whole day walking around
everywhere gossiping super loud.

You can complain. It's fine.
We don't care.

-We won't change our ways.
-Mm-mmm.

Another thing,
you better get used to the smell,

because we'll be smoking here
in the corridor, okay?

Yeah, not even my son could make me quit.

Sorry I presumed so much. [chuckles]

I want to be like you
when I'm an old woman.

My dear, if you call me old ever again,

I'll put out my cigarette on your face.

Is that clear?

Wow! [laughing] You're a riot.

Not quite, but okay.

[Marcelo] Yeah, no,
I'm hearing the same thing, but…

The only thing I know for sure
is Ulisses is gone.

Yeah, so look out.

-Hey.
-Hey. What's up? You okay?

Yeah, why? I'm just getting here.

Ulisses is out.

You mean q*eer?

No, Bia, God. I mean of the studio.

Ratings weren't good. They changed
everything and lots of people were fired.

-Seriously?
-Yeah, it's total chaos here now.

And my photo sh**t
got canceled last night.

-That sucks, Marcelo. Oh, no.
-[sighs]

I'm so sorry to hear that, man.

-It's bullshit.
-It's okay.

And was Glauce also fired,
or will she be able to--

I think she's still around.
You should go talk to her.

Yeah, I didn't see this coming either,
but I'm stressing out here too.

It's just, I think now we just need
to be open to anything at this point,

you know what I'm saying?

-It is what it is. We have to--
-Good morning.

Hi, Bia. Sorry, I'm busy right now.

I just wanted to hear from you
what's happening.

-I was in the middle of something here.
-I'm sorry to interrupt.

Let's continue this in a second, okay?
I'm sorry. I'll be quick here, man.

-Yes?
-What's going on?

What's going on? A new boss is going on,

so now there are going to be
new budget cuts, so prepare.

-It might turn everything upside down.
-But the series is approved, right?

I think so, for now, maybe.

But the new boss is holding a meeting
Wednesday morning,

and from there we'll find out
about budgets, production, the usual.

I really have to go now, Bia.
I'm really busy.

Everything will be all right.
It'll be fine.

Okay.

So this is me now, finding out
that when a company changes heads,

the new boss goes to great lengths
to destroy everything the old boss did.

[director] …have any zest. Uh…

[Bia] And that defending
what you believe in is dangerous.

Jokes.

[Bia] These notes from
the new Domus director

have to be the dumbest things
I've ever heard in a meeting.

I mean, look, you're the writer here.

But you got to listen to me,

because I've got a deep instinct
for comedy. Just watch.

[Bia] And an unlikely enemy
has revealed herself.

[Glauce] Also, we can't have that…

aged woman paired
with that handsome guy there.

Sorry, next. She's washed up, isn't she?

-She's washed up?
-She's past her prime.

-She's just too old for it, unfortunately.
-Yeah.

[Bia] All right,
there are six main characters.

It's really important to me
that non-white actors are cast

to play at least three of them.

-[director] We already have a Black guy.
-I mean…

Got a g*y guy. Northeastern girl, right?

So for me that's… that's plenty enough.

You're kidding me right now.

Nobody cares to even answer my emails.

I mean, help me alleviate
this awful feeling I've got inside.

Just say if it's canceled or not.
Just tell me.

Listen, why don't you
just come to São Paulo?

You'd be able to finally
get your mind off everything.

I really wanted to,
but I think I would even be sadder

while you're at the ceremony
and I couldn't go.

You can come with me. I've said that.

Yeah, but Paula wouldn't
want me to be there.

I told her I wouldn't go anyway.
It's an important event for her as well.

I-I would just ruin the night
for everybody.

I've had my share
of opening night horrors.

Just send me some videos.

I'll do a live reaction for you.

Oh, it's right here.

Right here.

-Love you.
-Love you.

Hey there.

-For Bia, right?
-Yes, miss.

Does she always make you feel this way?

It's such a dilemma.

I want to do right by both Bia and Paula.

Oh, please be a man and grow a pair.

[stammers]

Watch it, Liz. We work together.

And I'm giving you professional advice.

Uh, you're laughing at me and all,
but I had a surprise for you.

All of the cooks are coming with me

to the grand opening
in São Paulo this weekend.

I'm gonna put you
in charge of the kitchen.

[Liz] Hmm.

You don't look very excited.

You haven't been around me that long,
but I'm already betting on your talent.

Such a big boss move, eh?

Extra responsibility at the same salary,

and you consider that a favor?

Okay, just don't let
everything go to hell.

Sure, got it.

The only fires will be
in the customers' hearts, all right?

-That's the spirit.
-[laughs]

[scoffs]

[Bia] This is me after finding out

the series is not going to be
produced anymore,

and wondering
who I could possibly ask for a job.

I have no choice but to beg Lucas.

You might be thinking,
"My God, she's desperate, right?

She came to me for help." [chuckles]

That's not the case at all.
Well, actually, I'm…

really desperate.

My contract with Domus
is almost over, and…

my savings aren't looking so good now.

I have a job for you.

I thought of calling you,
but I thought you hated my guts.

I want you to write a movie for me.

I have an order for a drama,
a story that's mature and adult.

Mature and adult. That's me.

I don't know if you follow
my social media or not,

but I'm a married man now.

Oh, you're looking for a film about
how dramatic marrying you has got to feel.

She loves films
and her dream is to produce.

What does she do for a living?

She owns land in Rio Grande do Sul.

[chuckles]

Wow, nicely played, huh?

True love or a bit of gold-digging?

[clears throat]

She's ready to invest
all the money it takes

because this will be a tribute
to her mother.

This woman is an amazingly strong force.

She left her riches
to become the "Queen of Cattle."

It's a biographical film?

No, just an inspiring movie
about, you know,

a powerful woman
who overcomes some challenges,

and takes place in Rio Grande do Sul.

She wants to honor her home state.

This isn't a teenage drama
or anything like that.

This is high-stakes, family,
or, like, um, an illness.

I want you to go absolutely wild,
have at it.

Uh, 'kay.

And for this,
you're offering how much exactly?

To write it, that's on you.
I don't have development money.

However, if it's approved,
it'll be good money.

Listen, I'm offering this opportunity
to several writers and directors.

First who finishes a script
that gets me fired up

and gets my wife pumped to invest
gets greenlit.

This could be the start
of your second chance.

Another feature film. Your next movie.

[chuckles]

-Good evening.
-Hey.

You okay?

Never better.

What are you doing here?
Thought you were getting here tomorrow.

Yeah, uh, but I wanted to have
one last look at the project

before it starts.

How about you?
What are you doing here at this hour?

[inhales deeply]

Is there somewhere else I should be?

Wanna get some dinner?

[Paula scoffs]

Do you have something
work-related to discuss?

[chat alert chimes]

[man] Hey. How you doing?

I'm good. Yourself?

I'm pretty good.

Listen, I'll pay you whatever you want
to fulfill my desires.

I'm not going to do that. Sorry.
It's not money that I need. [chuckles]

Then why are you here?

Don't know.

Wanted company.

[chat ends]

Evening. How are you?

Good, and you?

-What would you like?
-Well, nothing, uh… nothing like that.

The truth is, actually,
I just wanted to chat a little, I guess.

-About what?
-Anything.

My daughters, uh, they just went to bed,

and I can't go out and leave them alone.

[chuckles]

So I just need some human contact.

How are you, human?

[chuckles]

-I'm good.
-[chuckles]

Where is their mother?

[sighs] Well, that depends,
I guess, on your religion.

In heaven, or…

buried six feet under the ground,
covered in dirt,

or maybe reincarnated somewhere.

Who can say?

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

[both chuckle]

Well, it was a while ago, so…

I actually can't stand
talking about it anymore.

My friends talk about it all the time,
and we had the same group of friends,

so if we can talk about anything else,
I'd really appreciate it.

Can we do that?

Let's talk about something else, then.
Whatever you like.

I started smoking again. [chuckles]

-Look at that.
-Yeah.

I had quit,
but I miss the person I used to be.

So I un-quit.

And who were you?

If I may ask.

Good question. Let's see.

Do you have… seven hours
to listen to me talk?

I thought it was the opposite.

There are buildings all around me.

Just joking. I'm a dad.

-I didn't know you were…
-Don't worry.

-Me too…
-Why are you just saying this now?

-[chuckles]
-Yeah.

[♪ synth-pop music playing]

[singing in Portuguese]

Okay, so we'll first sh**t Duda alone.
Then we'll sh**t her with you guys.

Then we'll mix all the footage together
during editing. Sound good?

Okay, drone, go. Did it go?

Now, cyclists!

Ready.

Action!

[♪ music continues]

[all cheering faintly]

Please say I didn't ruin
your entire shot, please.

Hey, you look great. That smile.
Okay, turn. Look at me.

-Here, look. Yes, perfect.
-[squeals]

Whoo!

[Bia] I hate heavy movies,
the ones that are, like, way too serious.

I like writing freaky scripts,
like about unhinged people

just ruining their whole lives.

Chaos, bad choices, toxic relationships.

-Ruining everything.
-Yeah?

Like me.

You can do it.

If you need some inspo, I can suggest
some movies I love for reference.

No, sweetie, it's okay, I'm touched,
but I can't handle those.

Nope, they're all European,

and those films are, like,
four, five hours long.

I don't want to ponder about anything.
I want nice little stories.

You don't have to write a five-hour movie.

But you can certainly write a drama
that's mature about adults.

Got any ideas?

Are you ready for this?
'Cause I have an awesome idea.

-Yeah?
-I was asking myself,

what jobs do you never see in cinema?

It's pretty weird. There are, like,
tons of movies just about cops

or about lawyers, doctors,
bankers, musicians,

but what job do we never
really see in movies?

-Think about it.
-Which one?

There are no bakers.

In my story, a woman baker
who really loves the art of baking itself.

But the trade is dominated by these men
who always put the female bakers down,

telling them things like, "You'll never
create bread that's as perfect as ours."

But here's the plot twist.
Are you ready for it?

Her cream puff is the favorite

-of the entire community.
-Wow.

-Pretty bad, huh?
-[laughs]

Oh, I know it sucks. I do.

I'll give up and pursue
physical therapy or nutrition.

-Some other kind of vocation.
-Yeah, no, right.

Bia, what is it that inspires you?

Is it writing about real life,
about past experiences?

Yeah, sure, it is, but I used all that up

writing the series
that Domus just canceled.

I'm out of stories.

It doesn't necessarily
need to be about love.

It could be about work too.

Hmm. Or your family?

You got any family stories?

Actually, I do
have a family story, though…

-I'm not sure I'm fully ready to share it.
-Mmm.

[phone ringing]

[sighs]

[phone buzzing]

Hi, Silvio.

[Bia] Hi, Fausto.

I just called you to wish you
good luck at the big opening.

And I wanted to let you know
that I'm going to go on a retreat.

A retreat?

Where? What type of retreat?

It's just that I'm feeling like I need to
get out of my cave and clear my head.

You were right, yeah,
but not São Paulo, something different.

I think I need to get close to nature,
hugging trees, yoga, green juice.

So you want to change
your personality completely.

[chuckles] My personality
is different already.

I think I have
lots of different personalities inside,

and they're all in a battle for myself.

Yeah, true. You want me to come join you?

Are you crazy? But you've got your event.

Yeah, it's just a bunch of boring people,
boring investors,

all these guests with their big egos,

and Paula, who's anything but boring.

But I'd rather be in nature with you.

Yeah, but isolation will
do me a lot of good.

I… I just rented a cabin
in the middle of absolute nowhere.

I was looking forward
to some time to myself,

focusing on writing the movie for Lucas.

And you better go kick a*s at your event.
It's your business now.

I never wanted a huge business, though.

I just wanted to flip my burgers
with enough left to pay my bills.

Does this place you're going to
have Internet, at least,

so you can keep me posted?

Um, yes. Their website says yes,
so there should be Wi-Fi, yeah.

Okay.

Enjoy yourself.

I will.

Send me pics of everything too.

I gotta see which outfits
are the best and worst, okay?

Love you.

I love you. Bye.

♪ What's that all about?
We can figure it out ♪

♪ I'm up if you're down ♪

[chattering]

♪ I'll wait around
On the other side of town ♪

♪ Stay up through the night
I'll drive if you like ♪

♪ I'm up if you're down
On the other side ♪

♪ We can figure it out ♪

♪ I'm up if you're down
I'll wait around… ♪

Really, it's super delicious.
Everyone's crazy for it, I swear.

May I borrow you just for one second?

-Yeah, sure.
-We'll be super quick.

A friend of mine visited the branch in Rio
and she said you hired a pastry chef.

And a new dessert item on the menu.
Is that right?

Ah, yes. We call it "DeLizious."
Like a cream puff, but even better.

-You've got to try it to believe it.
-Uh-huh.

Such a unique creation.

Yeah. However, the burger company's
part of a group now. [chuckles]

You can't make such big decisions,
menu changes, for example,

without consulting us before you do.

Because the dessert might be tasty,
but it's not aligned with the brand.

But isn't whatever I choose
just the brand?

[chuckles] It doesn't
work like that, Victor.

That's just the price of getting rich.

How about a drink?
Aren't you here to celebrate?

[chuckles]

Who are you hiding from?

-From you.
-From me?

-Yeah.
-Liar.

You don't hide from me.
You avoid me. That's different.

[scoffs] Right.

Paula, you're always
hanging out by yourself,

and I happen to be the person who's
your only friend at this party right now,

whether you admit it or not.

[Paula scoffs]

I met someone online.

Okay.

Weird thing to discuss with you, but…

let's do it.

And it's already so intimate.

I spent the whole night talking to him,
and I can't stop messaging back.

I don't want to stop.

He's really nice and he asked me out.

I've done my own investigating,
went through his social media,

and checked databases
to see if he had a record, but he…

He's not weird.

He's not a bad person at all.
Just a really…

sweet guy named David.

He's so cute.

What's the problem with him, then?

He has two daughters.

[Victor] Mmm.

You're worried about the responsibility.

No.

No, that's not it.

It's just…

I'm worried they won't like me
or they'll hate me.

[sighs]

Didn't know you ever wanted a family.

There's so much you'll never know about me
because you ended our story so abruptly.

Look, I may not know much.

But you know what I do know?

That you're the most powerful,
impressive soul no matter where you go.

And his daughters will take
one look at you and absolutely love you.

They'll want to be just like you.

You have no reason to worry.

[birds chirping]

-To your right. That way, yeah.
-Right there?

[no service tone]

[muttering] One, two, three,
four, five, six, seven, eight…

[sighs]

[door opening]

Hi, Dad.

[child] Da-da.

-[Paula chuckles]
-Hi.

Why, hello.

[chuckles] Uh…

-Come in. Make yourselves at home.
-Go on, Flora.

Thanks.

Hey, what's your name, then?

-Flora.
-A pleasure. Paula.

-And this is Felipa.
-Felipa.

-And I am David.
-[babbles]

-Pleasure to meet you, David.
-It is a pleasure.

Well, in person now.

-[David chuckles]
-Ooh!

Uh… [chuckles]

So how'd it go? Did the girls love you?

If this gives you an idea,
I'm getting a total makeover right now.

[chuckles, grunts]

[groans]

[groaning]

Victor, are you okay?

[groaning] No, I'm getting a strong,
sharp pain in my side.

sh*t, what is this?

No, I need help, Paula.

Hang on.

[kettle whistling]

Want coffee?

I came here today
because I was thinking, um,

that you might be useful

for once in my entire life.

How did you find my address?

Nowadays you can find
anyone's address on the Internet.

And I remembered the name of the community

because Mom mentioned it once,
and I've never forgotten that.

I haven't forgotten anything
that Mom ever told me.

Not a single thing.

Your mom tends to exaggerate a lot.

She's the most self-possessed person
that I know.

If she ever exaggerates,

it's 'cause she's traumatized
way more than I'm even aware about.

[footsteps approaching]

-Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
-Dad, she pushed me.

Give Lia a kiss. My girls, this is, uh…

I'm here to fix the Internet, actually.

Go play in your room.
Daddy will call you when dinner's ready.

-Okay.
-Go.

Whatever it is your mother has told you,

I'm just a man who made mistakes.

That's about all.

I regret them,
and today I'm a better person.

[footsteps approach]

-[spouse] Is this…
-Mm-hmm.

[spouse] Wow, nice to meet you.

She's… She's just…

-You're beautiful.
-Thank you.

-Can you stay with the girls while I--
-Yeah, yeah. Okay.

[Bia's father] I'm sorry.

Sorry I'm not the…
the monster you were hoping to meet.

Do you want to stay for dinner?

Do you eat meat?
Are you a vegetarian, vegan?

I'll make sure to prepare
something you like.

-Victor? Victor?
-[paramedic] Fábio, bring the gurney.

-Hurry, the gurney!
-Victor? [gasps]

[footsteps running]

-Victor, what happened to you?
-Hang on. Excuse me for a second.

-Where does it hurt?
-Down here.

-Let me see it. Hang on. Move your hand.
-[Victor groaning]

-It hurts when you press.
-Hang on.

-Here?
-[groans]

-When you press, it hurts.
-I'm sorry, just a minute.

-Move your hand, please.
-[cries out]

[whimpers]

I'm sorry for the trouble, okay?
I've never felt pain like this before.

I should have left you to die back there.

Imagine the money I'd make
by selling your business shares now.

[chuckles]

I texted Bia to let her know that you're
in the hospital, but she hasn't seen it.

But I told her.

Thanks for doing all this
despite how I acted.

It's satisfying to see you suffer
after what you put me through.

It hurts to laugh. Don't make jokes.

-Hey, man.
-Yeah?

Do you think this is serious?

Looks like appendicitis as of now,
but the doctor will confirm it.

-f*ck me, that sucks.
-Ready?

[groaning]

[giggling]

[Bia] Holy sh*t.

What the f*ck am I doing here?

Are you sure I can't get you anything?

I don't have much to offer, but…

Don't act like a good guy.
You know I'm not here for that.

What are you here for then, huh?

I want to write a movie.

One about everything
that Mom's been through, about her…

her whole story.

I understand her side of it.

What I don't understand, though…

Well, I don't understand how a person
turns into a… monster like you did to her.

How's that possible?

Ah, okay. Tell me what it is
that you remember, hmm?

Or did she invent
some horror stories about me?

[siren wailing]

-[groaning] Okay, okay, okay.
-[paramedic] You'll have to be examined.

If it's appendicitis, you'll need surgery.

Surgery? Uh, I don't want to have surgery.
The pain's actually not that bad.

-Listen to him. It's an order.
-[groaning]

Paula, surgery gives me anxiety.

I don't like blood or doctors
or anesthesia.

I've never broken anything.

I've never been sick or in the hospital.
I'm not doing it.

-Are you chickening out?
-I'm not.

Stop being a chicken.

My dad got operated on for cancer,
and he never came out of it.

Appendicitis is different than cancer.

Relax, don't worry. Breathe.

Breathe.

I'm here by your side
and I'm not going anywhere, okay?

-Good night.
-Good night, Dad.

Love you.

Let's wash these too. Here.

-I…
-You…

You can stay here as long as you want.

You can sleep on the couch, hmm?

[both sigh]

The truth is that I have nothing to say
that could help you with your movie,

because I barely remember that time.

Hardly anything.
It was a marriage that didn't work.

Two people that were not meant
to stay together, and that's it.

I understand that you're angry
because I'm a good father to your sisters,

and I wasn't there for you.

I can totally understand that.

-Why… Why… [sighs]
-[clears throat]

How…

Do you want me to tell your daughters?

That you're a monster.

[grunts]

You are not going to ruin my life,
do you hear?

I won't let you. Do you understand?

This is my new beginning.

Go back to the past.
That's where you belong.

[door opens]

Do you want some inspiration
for your little movie?

Didn't you want a rude, violent monster?
Here you are.

Isn't that what you wanted from me,
a monster?

Am I putting on the show
you expected me to?

I don't want forgiveness,
or anyone's forgiveness.

I know I don't deserve it either,

and I don't know what I could do or say

to make things any better.

[Bia sobbing]

The only thing I can say

is that a bad person
doesn't see themselves as bad.

I never thought I was.
I never saw myself as a bad person.

I'm sure you have also done
some terrible things to others

and have damaged them as well.

Did you see yourself
as a bad person at that moment?

I've never done anything
as awful as you did.

[crying]

Not that you're aware of.

But you might have taken after me.
I think you have, in fact.

You just don't know it yet.

[whimpering]

If you don't want to forgive me,
then don't.

If you don't want to understand me,
doesn't really matter.

But this bitterness
you carry in your eyes…

[whimpers]

…are just like mine.

The same bitterness I used to have,
I recognize it.

[sobbing]

You don't care what your actions will do
to those two children in there.

You could care less because
you think about yourself and nobody else.

You don't care because you care
about yourself and only about yourself.

Just go.

And never again
come near my real daughters.

Do you understand me? Never!