01x01 - Eu Só Quero Ser Livre

[bunniefuu]

TWO TIMES

[narrator] Sister, we women
are silenced and tossed aside.

All our victories and achievements are
erased, forgotten, or lost to history.

Even our art is stolen
and credited to men.

Simply put, we are f*cked.

And that's why everything I discover,
every moment of female empowerment,

I will make a point
of sharing with you.

So sit up and hang on, because our story
is about to hit the ground running.

[horse whinnies]

OUT

[song volume drops]

[narrator] And what about you, sister?
What are you going to do about this world?

Are you going to run from reality
or are you going to change it?

[video rewinding]

[record scratches]

Ceci, Ceci, Ceci, Ceci!

[pursuer] When you grow up, Lua,

promise me you won't be as big a pain
as Cecilia is to her godparents, okay?

Yoo-hoo!

Bon voyage, my dear.

Madness awaits, you'll see,

[humming]

- [shutter clicking]
- [Paz huffs]

[chuckles]

[gate squeaks]

[tutor] Lord, forgive me,

but I'm glad your parents aren't
alive to suffer such humiliation.

You ran away, my God,
on your wedding day.

[video rewinding]

A tr*mp wouldn't even do that.

And you left me here
with your sister.

You were the first person Mom
trusted with raising us. Nobody else.

And this is the way you pay it all back?
By selling me out to my godparents?

What should I have done?
Should I have kept quiet

after reading your note? You
only think of yourself, Cecilia.

I would fear for you having no
place to go. What would you do then?

Or did you think you didn't need
a father or husband to even see

one penny of your inheritance?

- Now sit up straight.
- Well, I'd rather starve than get married.

THE GODMOTHER EVIL b*tch

Godmother.

What kills me most, Cecilia, is the
kindness with which I've engaged you.

I'm not going to punish you
the way you would deserve.

Your mother and your father's death...
How tragic... happened too recently.

It's normal to be confused and to act
out with such unladylike behavior.

OTÁVIA THE
HOLIER-THAN-THOU SISTER

They were my parents as well,
and I'm not acting in such a way.

Cecilia's ungrateful. I
should be the one to marry.

Otávia, don't involve yourself
when adults are talking.

Please don't fret about your
matrimony, my little one.

The firstborn must
enter the path first.

But don't you worry.
Your day will come.

Because today...
[inhales deeply]

Cecilia's giving her hand.

[video fast-forwarding]

[child's footsteps on stairs]

LUIZA ♪ MOM ♪BUSINESSPARTNER

[Luiza] Would it k*ll you
to answer my calls, Paz?

PAZ'S CREW

- Wanna give me a panic attack?
- I wouldn't even know

where to find the right
drugs to settle you down.

Such drama. I went for a walk.

To escape the mold
in this house.

House? It's a palace, and
a stylish one, I feel.

Now, please straighten up your cute
face. You can't have a crisis today.

You need to do too
many sponsored posts.

Tell me how not to have a
crisis. This city hates me, okay?

Who's being all dramatic now?

My face has graffiti now, Tiago.

No teeth, and horns like a freak.
Like a demon. A zombie. [sighs]

[Tiago] I told you, Luiza,
the city is full of crazies.

How am I going to throw
this party tonight? [sighs]

The way you've always
done, my sweet.

You have that smile that everyone
loves. You'll light up the whole party.

Listen, you weren't chosen to be

the most famous influencer in the country
for nothing. You were born to be followed.

By the way, you should only
follow two things in your life,

your heart and, of
course, your mama.

And Mama's telling you today,

we will announce the House of
Paz to the world, no matter what.

Ah, we will celebrate, yes.

The sort of party Água
Marinha can't ever forget.

And you, Cecilia, should
be glowing right now.

Ladies of your age would gladly
give both of their hands,

even their arms,
just to wed my Pedro.

And you, Godmother?

Wouldn't you like your
son to marry for love?

[panting, kissing]

I'm deeply in love with
you, my sweet Anika.

If I could decide, well
then I'd marry you.

And what makes you think I would
choose this man called Pedro?

THE PUSHOVER GROOM

I'm yours, whatever happens.

[Pedro] Hmm?

[Pedro chuckles]

[panting]

[sighs] Gui, would
you please come here

so that Gabi doesn't lose a finger
trying to peel a pineapple in your bar.

TIAGO PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Mmm, can I skip
the workout today?

For you, gorgeous, I'd upload
my video late. [chuckles]

No, no, no, no,
no, no. Look here.

When you don't post on time,
I'm the one who suffers.

Hey! Your followers are not going to
get drunk all by themselves, my dear.

And yours, my love, are not
going to empower themselves

without seeing that bangin' booty
in action. Come on. Let's go!

[both sigh]

Right, now you need to make the
sponsored post showing your fitness

then the granola, saying
it's a calorie-burner.

[Tiago] It's crap, but at
least it's not fattening.

Mom's dreaming if she believes a girl
as boring as Gabi can be an influencer.

GABI #INFLUENCERinTRAINING

I mean, if she's going to be an
influencer with no personality

who imitates others, then yes.

Marvelous, honey. That's the way.
Take that rage, and put it there.

It's what these folks love. That's
it, Paz. Fast and Furious. Bingo.

[Tiago] Got it.

[video fast-forwarding]

[Tiago] That's it, Paz.

Dearest, I don't know if I've ever
told you about my cousin, Janaína.

- No.
- No?

Well, Janaína was my favorite

and for some reason, she wasn't
interested in marriage either.

I'll never know why,
but she just wasn't.

Janaína gave her heart to
our dear Lord, Jesus Christ,

and fled to a convent.

Her work day begins at
4:00 in the morning.

First comes gardening, then
meditation, fasting, and washing.

Very humbling for her,
but deeply satisfying.

If you'd like, cousin Janaína would
welcome you with arms wide open.

She's at the Convent of the Discalced
Carmelites, which isn't too far from here.

But I don't want to get
married to Jesus, Godmother.

[smacks lips] Well, if you're
not interested in marrying Jesus,

and you're not interested
in wedding Pedro,

then is there anybody?

[sighs]

Excuse me.

[Godmother] Cheer up, girl!

It's a celebration. [sighs]

Hmm.

[jewelry clinking]

[sighs]

Be happy, Ceci.

Because after the wedding,
you'll have peace.

I wish that's true, Lua.

I wish that's true.

Forget even trying to make
me post "home sweet home."

This isn't a palace. It's full
of old things and old people.

- Like most of this city.
- Honey,

- just smile.
- [sighs]

House of Paz is going "boom!"

Yes, branches around the
world and millions to you.

Till then, keep quiet
and repeat after me:

"Água Marinha's vintage,
refined, it's kitsch..."

[both] "...and historic."

FOUNDED IN 1522

162,000 INHABITANTS

[narrator] Since 1922, Água
Marinha has been the city of women.

Here, many women occupy
the positions of power.

It all began with the first
female mayor in all of Brazil

in 1933.

MRS. OTÁVIA

You need to say that you chose Água
Marinha due to personal reasons.

Here, wait. "A secular tradition
of female and powerful leaders

bringing courage and
hope." Like I do.

[person laughs, sighs]

You are exactly

who I thought you were.

[Tiago] Now that's
success, girlfriend.

Team Paz appeals to everyone.

[sighs]

I don't care if they was the Pope
himself, but you need to put a stop to it.

I wish it was the past, where you were
allowed to punch people, pull their hair,

if they dared to desecrate
my daughter's perfect face,

without risking some
lawsuit from these idiots.

Or getting canceled.

You know I'm right,
Nando. Good old times.

Agreed, Mrs. Luiza.

These days, if we do anything questionable
we'll be on the Internet in seconds.

Yeah, it's the LGR treatment.
Leak it and go viral.

But here's a fact: haters
have been deprived of love.

Let's be real. I personally think
that our art was much better.

This wasn't everything.

Don't worry about it. We've
only just begun the fight.

Just wait and see.

Then they'll get it.

Hi, Paz Lovers!

Now the big event's finally
here so let's get ready.

Are you curious
why Água Marinha,

a city that has tons of charm
that I've completely fallen for?

Anxious to know?

[music playing, muffled]

[laughs]

Let's look at this lovely
box right here, guys.

I just love it when
things are well-made.

Look at the detail that goes
into a design like this.

You guys, look, this
is so beautiful.

Well, I'm obviously going to wear
something with this here. Give me ideas.

[Paz] Comment now, we'll
explore some options.

This is stupid,
Tiago. A robe? How?

I must have crossed Jesus
himself to deserve this.

Here we go. She does what she likes
and I get the blame for every bit.

This wonderful
studio we built...

Listen, this is not
your little playground.

Live in a robe was the challenge
today. You haven't looked?

I feel Água Marinha's turning
you more old-fashioned.

Not old-fashioned, but for
sure it's making me look old.

Luli, start that video.

[Luli] Of course, Your Highness.

And our fight is not over
before they're out of here.

This House of Paz will not
be here. I promise that.

[protester 1] This is
exactly the type of company

that represents
everything our city isn't.

Água Marinha was always the
leader for gender equity.

[protester 2] Of women
occupying spaces of power.

And for us, it's clear how
they're taking advantage.

These shallow people who come
here to appropriate our history,

to take as they see fit.

And they don't care about
those who are from here.

Stop, Luli! These must
be the awful skanks

who marked my little
Peanut's beautiful...

They wanna call me shallow? Like I'm
some nobody who has a million followers?

To be this ignorant! They better
learn to respect my history.

Don't let those extremists
get to you, Paz.

You know what planet
is in retrograde today?

Those freaks can't handle the
sort of DMs I get, which say,

"Paz, you're the most perfect
girl," "Paz, you inspire me,"

"Paz, I finally know my worth!"

You know what? Obviously, I
have to ask the tarot cards

to get a sense if this event
is gonna happen tonight.

Oh, of course my party will happen.
Or do you really think I'd let

a bunch of l*sbian feminazis
begging to get laid ruin my event?

For real? How idiotic to behave like
we're in the 20th century, Luiza.

Don't you see how offensive
this is to many of us?

No, Tiago. It's offensive for someone to
police my free speech in my own house.

You better than anyone knows I'm
not prejudiced in the slightest.

I've helped women all
my damn life, okay?

Look at the daughter I
raised. Just look at my home.

It's essentially overrun
with f*gs, Tiago.

That's not really an excuse to
say something as stupid as that.

Oh, that's so beautiful, baby.

You look marvelous. Let's see.

- Wait.
- Let's see.

Gui never misses,
does he? Impressive.

[chuckles] My Tutuco
knows me so well.

Impressive.

Pedro wants to please
you, I think, yes?

Do you think Mama and
Papa would approve?

Of Pedro? Yes. A
partner like this?

This marriage is without
consent, Nenésia.

Anésia ETIQUETTE TUTOR

Ask for forgiveness today in church
and pray for your sins to be removed.

And thank the Lord who gave you a
husband, because not everyone gets one.

[choir] ♪ Glory on High! ♪

What will I be, not
having my own desires?

[voice] ♪ Futuristic l*sbian ♪

- Without my dreams?
- ♪ Futuristic l*sbian ♪

Cecilia...

It's time you learned

that we adapt our own desires...

- [mystical voices]
- and adjust what we dream.

Look at what a
beautiful bride you are!

This hem I sewed for you
looks marvelous! [chuckles]

I can't marry a man.
It's not possible.

Cecilia, you're no
better than anyone else.

Please, enough with these crazy
ideas from all your fictional books.

You have to step
in to reality, now.

These books helped me with
learning about who I can be,

and I can't refuse that.

[voice] ♪ Confident lesbo ♪

Here's what I refuse to do.

I will not leave without
first knowing for certain

that you're on the
path to happiness.

And that, I know your
parents would approve of.

[remix of wedding march plays]

Her expression is
disappointing, to say the least.

Men heading to the
gallows look happier.

I did what I could, Mrs. Mia.

But the girls were raised to do
whatever they pleased as children.

And so, things should not go
their way, they pout like that.

- But it passes.
- Yes, it will pass.

[remix of the wedding
march continues]

[record scratches]

MAURÍCIO

THE PATRIARCH

No wealth could ever
buy this moment.

To walk my friend's beautiful
daughter down the aisle.

Don't ever doubt that.

Déjà vu!

César would truly be
proud of you, my dear.

[remix of the wedding
march continues]

[music ends]

[priest] My dear
brothers and sisters,

we are gathered here today to
celebrate the union of the children

of two families that have been
pillars of this community,

and have welcomed me warmly.

[sighs] It really is time
to get ready, my love.

[sighs] Don't make me.
Not yet. [chuckles]

The one good thing
about this mausoleum

is feeling your arms holding
on to me in this tub.

- Do you miss our Jacuzzi, love?
- Hmm, I do.

[sighs] I don't know
what I was thinking.

Listening to my mom and
coming to this nowhere-place,

and then buying this old warehouse
with plans to breed new influencers?

[groans] Hey, it's not
a bad idea. Come on.

- [sighs]
- You gotta make your mark,

and you'll be a part
of Internet history.

- You'll be even more famous.
- At what cost?

Hating this and everyone
will be hating me in return?

If it weren't for you,
I'd throw it all away.

First of all, I'd set a fire and
burn this old thing to the ground.

Look at this baseboard!
It's terrible!

- [Gui] Those tiles are gorgeous.
- Terrible.

- [Gui] Gorgeous. Gorgeous.
- Terrible!

- This here is gorgeous. [chuckles]
- What?

It is. And you bought it here.

The city isn't so shitty
after all, my love.

- No, wait. It wasn't you?
- [Gui] No, it wasn't. Why?

Nothing.

Cecilia Alves,

do you take Pedro Ramos to be
your lawfully wedded husband...

for richer, for poorer.

In sickness and in health,

in good times and bad,

until death do you part?

[priest] Cecilia Alves,
do you take this man?

[guests murmuring]

- Yes, I do.
- [guests] Aw!

I now declare you man and wife.

[cheering]

[guests chattering, laughing]

[video fast-forwarding]

[Mia] Cheers!

[video fast-forwarding]

[guests chattering]

[elegant piano music plays]

Hey, Paz Lovers! Enough mystery.

It's time to announce
my newest project.

I present to you all:
HOP... House of Paz.

It's my school for aspiring
influencers, entrepreneurs,

partnerships with the biggest
companies in the country,

brand entertainment, trend launching,
empowering women everywhere.

You want to be an
influencer for real?

Go pack your bag and
come to Água Marinha

to be a part of it
in the city of women.

HOP is so democratic that
even guys are welcome.

For more information, simply click
on... You know it... the link in my bio.

- [cheering]
- [shutters click]

Paz Lovers... [chuckles]

- I'm thrilled to finally...
- [protestors chanting]

announce this project we
prepared over a very long time

and poured all my love into.

For the Paz Lovers who wanna
be influencers as well.

[chanting continues]

Go on, my love, please.

We personally chose
Água Marinha to do this.

This city is everything ladies'
empowerment is about, am I right?

There's no better city
for me to begin HOP.

[protesters chanting]
We have the power!

PAZ, GO AWAY

can't erase us! 'Cause we are
women! Protecting history!

- [drumming]
- We have the power!

You can't erase us!

- 'Cause we are women, protecting history!
- [horn honks]

We have the power!
You can't erase us!

'Cause we are women,
protecting history!

We have the power!
You can't erase us!

'Cause we are women,
protecting history!

- [piano music playing]
- [chattering]

Is everything okay?

It's fine, Godfather.

- Or, rather... Father-in-law.
- [record scratching]

I will still be your godfather.

Remember at the funeral?
The pledge that I made?

You and your sister will never
be orphans in this house.

I made a promise that day.

I'll be like your father.

Agree?

[Maurício] And Mia, sweet Mia,

- will be like your mother.
- [screams]

But wouldn't my parents make sure I'm
deciding what's best for me, Godfather?

[voice] ♪ Futuristic l*sbian ♪

That's exactly what I did,
my love. You must know,

you're now on the right path.

For your own peace,

but also your honor.

And naturally,

for your happiness as well.

[chanting] We have the power!

You can't erase us!

'Cause we are women,
protecting history!

- There's no place better for my HOP.
- [protestors chanting]

[Luiza] Uh. Uh, uh,
uh... There's more.

Along with HOP, we're
launching a channel

for the newest member of our team.
Isn't she adorable? She's so cute.

She's a member of our team... Where...
[stammers] Uh, Gabi? Hey, Gabi.

[protesters continue
chanting] Água Marinha!

You cannot see us. Now face us!

- You cannot see us!
- [Paz] My sisters!

You won't erase us!

We have our history
in Água Marinha!

My sisters, how is everyone?

I love the masks. Do you think
it's possible to take them off?

I'd just like to see your faces.

Our masks strengthen
the collective.

Here, it's not the individuals that
matter, but the power of everyone.

- Together...
- [all] Can't see us! Now face us!

Powerful. This is pretty
cool, this whole unity thing.

That's what I want. I think we
got off on the wrong foot here.

Could I speak with you inside?

Girls, I would love
to invite you all in,

but this is not a big palace,
despite what it's called,

and we're packed tonight. I
promise there'll be events

once HOP's off the
ground. [chuckles]

There was no choice.

Poor Cecilia. That's truly sad.

How can you not care
about my torment?

Now I have to live every
day suffering with him.

I risked my neck to
help you run away,

and not only were you caught,
you had to go and run your mouth

before your gossipy governess?

And say, "I do," so with poise?

Oh, please spare me, Cecilia.

And to make things worse,

just to earn the pittance your
godfather is willing to pay,

I've got to work here at
this wedding like a mule.

[scoffs] You know
what? I truly envy you.

You're free, you can work.

I have to work, you know.

It's not a choice for me.

- You're the one who's free. You're rich.
- How am I free, having to get married?

A-and how am I rich

when my money is being kept
away in the hands of a husband?

You got married because of fear.

Courage isn't making a wild
flight via horseback, you see.

Courage is to be
responsible and saying no

when they try to
decide our future.

Well, Pedro could have said no.

So why not be furious with him?

I don't care about Pedro.

What's so frustrating is having
to see you give up just like that.

It's not that I'm
furious with you.

I'm disappointed.

[Paz] Sister to sister, I
want the best for this city.

To modernize all this. We'll work
together. Build a partnership.

I adore culture.

- The Paz Lovers are going to love it. We...
- I'm sorry?

Partnership? You've got
to be kidding, right?

MARIA #WILD AT HEART

Look, I'm not sure how you manage to
be able to turn that historic building

into a lame start-up, but know
that we're not going to allow it.

Listen to me for a second.
I'm being polite here.

You've not only painted over
the posters that I've put up,

you're also rude and
have ruined my party.

I don't think you understand.

The force of these women...

We'll do whatever it takes to fight
someone who wants to destroy us.

- Where is Gabi, guys?
- [Gabi] Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me!

- Gabi Sky!
- [video fast-forwarding]

[Luiza] And Gabi
Sky is living proof

that almost any of us
can become an influencer.

The House of Paz is going to
transform this "girl next door,"

- making her an online star.
- [Gabi chuckles]

I'm saying, you don't need
perfection. Most of us aren't Paz.

Not even actual talent
or special skills.

Or this other thing they call,
uh, charisma, right, Gabi?

Totally, Luiza. [gasps]

Um, I'm learning a bunch.

I can't wait to finally
meet all of the Gabi Lovers.

So, go to gabiisky!

[crowd murmuring]

No one's destroying
anything, girl.

You know I bought this place, okay?
I'm revitalizing that old warehouse...

It already was. That
warehouse is vital, girl.

Long before you even existed,
girls were occupying that space.

You invaded a space for the public that
belongs to people from here to enjoy.

Dedicated to art, community,
leisure, forming connections.

And why?

Because some idiots are so bored, they've
gotta use their time and money on you?

To learn to make empty and
stupid videos to sell hair dye?

- Lots of teeth.
- [crowd mumurs]

[Paz] HOP is more than that.

It's about teaching
how to be influential,

empowering, having
attitude and self-esteem.

A vapid girl wants to
empower women, yeah?

You'll see how vapid I am.
You will kneel right here

to thank me for the investments
I've brought to this sh*thole.

Thank you for destroying a project
that's over a century in the making?

You're really sick, girl. Seriously. Go
spend your time on something more useful,

- and get the f*ck out of here.
- You go. You're just jealous!

Jealous of an idiot like you?

You're just a radfem stupid
d*ke with no man to screw you

who hides her ugly face
behind a tacky mask

and can't let this
sh*thole evolve.

- [scoffs]
- [influencer 1] Canceled.

Actually, I'd say you're
the one who needs to evolve.

[Paz] That's right, go, you uptight b*tch!
Go ahead and get in line, all right?

You're one of 30 million
followers and just as pathetic.

My life is perfect,
so deal with it.

- [knocking]
- [Pedro] Cecilia! Ceci? Ce...

[video fast-forwarding]

This is bullshit, Cecilia.

[slurring speech] Look, you
don't want me. And same here.

But what can we do? It's
our obligation... [laughs]

as a married couple.
Right? [clears throat]

With luck, you'll get
pregnant right away tonight.

Let's get this over
with. Hold on. [grunts]

[coughing] Cecilia... [groans]

With luck, you'll
get pregnant tonight.

Okay, do I even need to say
anything after all that?

- She's totally canceled. Worst ever.
- Let's cancel her.

- [influencers ranting]
- a total h*m*.

EW

- You messed up.
- Bye, Paz.

All your own fault. I mean...

DISGUSTING

whole vibe going on at the party
right now. We came here... For what?

#PAZCANCELED

So what? Now I'm being filmed
without even knowing about it?

Have you ever seen that
girl's birth chart?

She's so damn slow, you can't
even say it was on purpose.

You know I'm already worried
about these shitty activists.

Now I'm being destroyed
by this asshat?

[influencer 2] You heard what
the masked girl said, right?

#EvolvePaz. Evolve,
girl! Evolve.

[influencer 3] Check out the
hashtag on Twitter. #EvolvePaz

[guests chattering]

#PAZCANCELLED h*m*!

- Honey?
- I want to be alone!

Don't post anything without telling
us the content first, Peanut.

I want to be alone!

LIAR TWO-FACED!!

Listen, she and I haven't spent one
night apart since we got married.

- I'm not going to stay here...
- Yes, you are.

When that girl in there locks herself in
her room, no one can get her to come out.

Park yourself somewhere else till
tomorrow and then we'll fix our feed.

- [exhales sharply]
- [messages beeping]

Paz Lovers.

You know I didn't mean a
word of what I was saying.

If you knew more of the context,
you'd understand my intentions.

To everyone out there that I offended, I
apologize deeply, with all of my heart.

[Cecilia sighs] I want to control
the direction of my own life.

Have a great romance.
I want to be a writer.

To speak and be heard.

Guys! Guys, guys,
listen to me, please!

Please, I'm telling you, no
way I should get canceled.

I did everything for all of you.

I've given up
everything for my fans.

I came to this town to build this
project for you guys. I beg you.

LYING ♪♪♪♪!! SEXIST PIG!!

You guys! Listen to me, please!

You have no idea. I need to look
perfect 24 hours every single day.

Then I have to make a-a dozen
posts for all the sponsors.

I hate açaí shakes!
I'm sick of it.

And if I go for a walk they
send me tons of messages.

I now have tendinitis because
of all of the selfies.

It's just too much.

Everything's too much.

[Cecilia] I don't want much.
I just want to be free.

[sighs]

[typing]

#IDONTWANTMUCH!

#IJUSTWANTTOBEFREE!

[breathes shakily]

[pills rattle]

[exhales] Luli, can you play
"Curing the Blues," please.

[Luli] Have a good
night, Your Majesty.

[waves crashing]

[window creaks]

[wind whistling]

[waves crashing]

[water lapping]

[whooshing]

Luli, didn't I tell you
to keep track looping?

Mmm.

Did I lose a lot of followers?

You didn't cancel
me, did you, Luli?

Luli?

[gasps]

[whimpers]

[screaming]