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Sira.
We've arrived. Wake up.
You have to see this.
Is this Tangier?
Tangier, this is Sira.
Sira, welcome to Tangier.
It's precious.
Are you still missing Madrid?
[Tangier, May 1930]
Look, look!
As soon as we settle, I'll let Pittman Academy know our new address.
How long do you think they'll take to answer?
Not much, not more than a month.
Won't we work for a month?
Maybe less.
We deserve some vacation, either way.
I'm thinking of lots of things we could do
while we wait.
Really?
Like what?
Go out for dinner, go to restaurants.
Walk on the beach.
- Or... - Or...
Go dancing at night.
And...
To the movies in the afternoons.
And...
What?
- Excuse me? - He is asking for a light.
- Do you speak English? - Yes.
And pretty well, but that was German.
Let's see, what other languages do you know?
Besides German and English?
I don't know, Italian...
French, Russian.
You're making this up!
Let's see, say something in Russian.
Russian salad!
Excuse us.
We couldn't not hear you. Are you Spaniards?
- Yes. - Have you been long in Tangier?
It's our first night. We know no one yet.
That can be easily solved. We are with some friends. Come with us!
Come on!
Attention, everybody.
Sit down.
Giovanni, Lidia, Paul and Amanda.
- And they are... - Sira and Ramiro.
- Hello. - Cheers!
- A photo?
It was a time of discoveries.
I discovered there are substances to smoke that affect your senses.
You'll like it.
That love pays no attention to race or gender.
And that there are passions that permit many more combinations
than just one man and one woman in bed.
We will pay for this one.
No, no, no.
I'll pay for this one and the ones to come.
Your Ramiro is the best one: handsome, generous and charming.
Be careful, or one day we will take him away from you.
- Yes! - Beware, beware.
Would you like a glass of champagne, honey?
No, I'm okay with dinner. Why don't we go?
Now? But I've just ordered another bottle of champagne.
And we are having a great time. Come on, don't be silly.
Drink another glass. If that doesn't work, I promise we'll leave.
I don't understand why you wanted to go so soon.
There are many things I don't understand either.
What are those?
I don't want to talk now, Ramiro.
- I'm tired. - What is it, Sira?
Can I know why you bought so many bottles of champagne?
Business, Sira.
Money attracts money. You always have to be generous.
It's the best way to introduce oneself.
It is easy to be generous with money that isn't yours.
Sira.
I have no problem with stopping using your money right now.
I thought you liked it.
But it's all yours, really.
I don't want something stupid to come between us.
Not this night, or ever.
There's no need. Stop, please. Please, please.
I just meant that we must be careful...
With all these parties and dinners...
And with all those women around you.
So it was that.
My girl is jealous.
Is that why you were so strange?
I only have eyes for you, Sira.
Just to look at you.
Really?
Do you believe me now?
Yes.
Sira.
Will you take long? They're waiting for us at Rumopark.
Are you still like that?
Get dressed, or we'll be late.
I don't feel well.
- Your stomach again? - Yes.
I think it's the heat, or the food.
I'm sick of them putting cinnamon and coriander in everything!
We can have dinner at La Hora Sevilla at the beach.
A steak will suit you well.
We've gone out for weeks without a break.
I thought we would stay here some night.
I don't know.
Nothing will happen if we don't go out today.
No. I guess not.
Well, we will stay here.
Well, you can go out by yourself if you want to.
No, Sira.
I won't leave you alone.
If you don't feel well, I'll stay with you.
No, it's not serious.
Really, go out and have fun.
- Are you sure? - Yes, I would sleep anyhow.
I really don't mind staying.
I'm sure.
I'll be back soon.
Peter, Peter, Peter.
Goodbye, okay?
I cannot believe it, man.
Ramiro.
Hello, Sira.
- Where were you? - I'm sorry, darling.
I tried to leave you a message but I was so drunk
that I forgot the number every time I called.
Sira, this is Peter.
Peter has a vacuum cleaner business in California.
They are machines that suck up dust and dirt on their own!
They are the future, darling.
Every woman in America has one.
Don't you think it would be a good idea to import them?
I've looked for you everywhere.
- I was worried. - I already told you I'm sorry.
- What else do you want me to do? - And you're thinking of importing vacuums?
- What's with Pittman Academy? - Nothing. Why?
You said they'd answer in a month and it's been two already.
- They'll answer, Sira! Calm down. - Don't scream.
About the vacuum cleaner, it's okay. It was just an idea.
Forgive me, Sira
for worrying about our future.
I got worried when I didn't see you at the hotel.
Now you know how it feels.
Leave me.
You stink of alcohol and tobacco, and other things.
Will you make a jealous scene again?
- My eyes are only for you. - I told you to leave me!
Not everything can be fixed that way.
I think this is getting out of hand.
I'm feeling lonelier every day.
And your new friends keep on offering you business deals.
And you love to be led.
- Don't be dramatic. - I don't feel good.
There are doctors in Tangier too, you know?
Yes, what I imagined.
We can do more tests, but let me tell you that...
You're pregnant.
Congratulations.
Ramiro!
Rami...
Ramiro?
Reception? Yes.
Yes, I need help.
I think someone broke into my room to rob us.
Yes.
Wait a moment.
Sira, my love.
By the time you read these lines, I'll be gone.
I have gone my own way, and even though I love you with all my heart
I'm afraid you...
and the baby I guess you're carrying
don't have room in it.
The lack of response from Pittman Academy pushed me to look other ways.
I studied many offers, but I only chose one.
It's a thrilling business opportunity
and it demands my entire attention.
I felt free to take the money and your father's jewels as a loan for the expenses.
I heartily hope I can give them back to you someday.
Trust me, I still love you.
Your memory will still live within me until the end of my days.
Postscript:
I recommend you leave Tangier as soon as possible.
There are some people I owe money to and I'm afraid they'll go after you
if they don't find me.
[Bus Station]
Where are you going?
- I don't care. - What?
Give me the suitcase.
[Tetouan 52]
Call the doctor. There's no way to stop the bleeding.
We need to know her blood type.
She needs an immediate transfusion.
Mother.
She woke up, Sister!
Calm down, you're at a hospital.
What?
Calm down.
Doctor?
She woke up.
I want to go back home.
And where's your home, my girl?
In Madrid.
I'm sorry, you can't do that for some time.
Transit has been stopped at the strait.
A state of war has been announced.
I'm sorry.
We could only save you.
What happened?
Where am I?
In Tetouan.
Don't you remember?
You took a bus.
You fainted on the way.
When you got here you had lost a lot of blood.
You've been asleep three days.
- It's a miracle you're alive! - Yes.
[Spanish Hospital]
What is this?
- Good morning. - What is this?
Is everything okay?
It's perfect. Don't worry, Sister. I'll take care of this.
I told you she's not yet in a condition to be bothered.
I'll treat her better than she deserves. Don't worry.
Who are you?
What do you want?
It's me who asks the questions here.
Let's start with an easy one. Let's see.
Are you Sira Quiroga Martín
born in Madrid on May 25th, 1911?
Yes.
Did you come to Tetouan on July 15th from Tangier
where you stayed since May 13th at the Hotel Continental? Is that right?
Yes.
With Ramiro Rivas Querol
and at the hotel you both left a bill
for 3,889 francs.
Look at me!
Is that true or is it not?
Is that why you handcuffed me?
Because of that and because you've been denounced
by Hispano-Liveti House
for fraud up to 24,890 pesetas.
What?
And you're wanted for stealing high cost jewels
- from a residence in Madrid. - No.
What a bad girl you are.
That's not true! That's not true!
Palomares!
What's going on?
How could you handcuff her?
Do you think she could escape the way she is?
- Commissary, it's... - Stop!
And go take a walk now.
I swindled no one.
- My father gave me those jewels. - I trust you so far.
I found some documents from your father among your things that confirm that story.
If they aren't fake.
Talk to him.
His name is Gonzalo Alvarado. He lives at 19 Hermosilla Street.
The denunciation was made by Alvarado's son himself.
It was seconded by the house's maid.
They think your father was blackmailed or extorted
- so he gave you the jewels. - The notary signed some papers.
There's no way to get in contact with them now.
Communications with Madrid are cut. The capital city is in shock.
It's okay, Sister. Thank you very much. You can leave us.
But don't worry.
This has also helped me to trust you.
The good thing for you is that
your husband, or boyfriend
or whatever he is
left this letter in which he explains almost everything.
That he abandons you with just your bare hands.
Thank him for the letter, because, for the moment
that is what will save you from going to jail.
Thank him?
- Where is he now? - We don't know for sure.
In Brazil or Buenos Aires.
Will you look for him?
We have little against him.
Unless you denounce him.
But due to the uncertain origin of the jewels, I don't recommend it.
I see.
He loved me.
We were going to...
To start a new life.
That's what all men like him say.
Come on.
Are you okay?
Come, take a seat, please.
Don't cry.
Look.
This is happening in very strange times.
Half of Spain is with the rebels
and the other half is loyal to the government.
So, with all this around...
I don't think they'd be looking for an alleged thief in Morocco.
I have to go back to Spain to my mother.
She's the only thing I have.
Please.
No.
Forget about that.
We've taken your passport for the moment. You cannot go.
You have to deal with an important problem here.
The debt with the hotel, and that's not a small amount.
But I know no one here.
Where will I work?
How will I live?
Don't make a mountain out of a molehill, Mrs. Quiroga.
Please.
I'm sure we will find you a home soon.
They'll discharge you in some weeks.
I'll come for you then.
Okay?
[Tetouan, August 1936]
Are you ready?
Let me help you.
Let's get this clear to avoid misunderstandings.
I'm leaving you free but with limited movement.
That's why I'll keep your passport.
The good thing is that I talked to the hotel.
I asked for a year for you to pay the debt, and they accepted.
- A year? - Yes.
So you can do anything and take out the money from beneath the stones if needed.
But legally, okay?
Don't let me down.
If you do anything wrong, I'll get the engines started
and get you to a prison in Spain.
And there you would spend at least seven years at Quiñones Jail.
The other good thing is...
I found you a place to stay.
Come with me.
Good morning, Candelaria.
I bring you the favor you were waiting for.
What kind of favor is this?
A personal favor I'm asking you for.
You have to accommodate this lady for some time, free of charge.
You'll get to an arrangement later when she starts making money.
For God's sake, since the rebellion began
people keep on coming, looking for shelter. I have mattresses on the floor!
Don't make things up. Transit through the strait has been blocked for weeks.
Not even seagulls cross it in these days.
Whether you like it or not, you'll do what I ask you to.
- Remember how much you owe me. - Men.
And you have to help her too.
She knows no one here in Tetouan and she has a quite sad story.
- Is it clear? - Crystal clear.
As clear as crystal.
Don't worry, Candelaria will take care of everything.
I'll see where I can put her, but she'll be in glory with me.
Fine. And watch yourself.
Don't dare to get her into any of your troubles.
I won't take the risk with either of you two, so I'll watch you closely.
If I think something's weird, I'll take you to the jail and you won't get out.
And I'll take you to the dungeons if I find out something odd.
So get some rest and be careful.
Of course, idiot.
What a demonic man. I'm sick of him!
I don't know how he does it, but he doesn't miss a thing!
He's always a step behind me.
Come on in, darling.
I'll see if I can clean up one of the back rooms for you.
Damn rebellion, let's see if it ends soon
so we can go back to normal life.
Well, you'll stay here.
What do you think?
I'll call Jamila so she can help you.
I'm going out to take care of some things.
But you'll need to tell us everything slowly at dinner.
Come on, pretty girl.
Jamila!
Girl!
- I'll do it myself, thanks. - Don't worry, miss.
Jamila will pick this up. Jamila washes and cleans.
Miss, are you sick?
Do you want to be alone?
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