What the hell, bad guy number two?
Paul, one more!
What's up with you?
Just grab...
I say cut!
Paul, come on!
Not me.
I've been here for seven, Paul.
Know what?
I'd rather be a bitch than a second-rate director like you,
Paul Kitchener.
Hi there!
I love you, Lana!
Thanks!
- Thank you! - How's it going?
Thank you!
Bye. You're all so sweet.
- Thank you. - Lana!
I'm so sorry.
I didn't hit you. You just got in the way.
You startled me.
I hate you, Lana Cruz!
Did you see Lana Cruz slap that fan?
I didn't even touch her. It was just like...
Carmen, did you see TikTok?
The star of Special Crimes, Lana Cruz, slapped a fan.
Lady Slapper.
Delete those posts on TikTok and Instagram.
VIOLENT OLD HAG
LANA CRUZ IS CANCELLED
I LOVE IT
- Taking a swing at a Lana piñata. - That doesn't look like me.
Leave Lana alone. It was an accident. She's all about saving whales.
It was an accident.
#IHATEYOULANACRUZ
You didn't just slap her. You slapped all of us.
I'm done with Lana Cruz and her show!
THE BIGGEST FAN
Carmen, this has been blown way out of proportion.
I know it, and you know it.
We believe you. Check it out.
#LanaIsInnocent.
- Okay. - See?
But we'll have to... apologize.
- Me, apologize? - Yep.
No! I told you. This wasn't my fault.
She came up to me and... caught me off guard.
You're my friend.
I hate myself for saying this, but if you don't apologize,
this is only going to get worse.
I started my acting career at the age of nine,
and I have always had undeniable success
and been supported by millions of fans throughout the world.
I apologize again to the fan who feels I caused her harm.
It was a misunderstanding.
And now, I ask the public and the media
to respect my privacy
so I can keep up with my demanding work schedule.
Better make sure She never gets mad
Or Lana Cruz will come along And she'll slap you bad
I'm here for some of Lana's Slap Candy.
I heard the girl she slapped almost died.
Leave my mom alone.
Get a life, trolls.
Greta, what happened?
- Who hit you? - These guys were making fun of you.
I hit them, but I was outnumbered.
Honey! Let me get some ice for that.
It’s never okay to hit people.
- Oh, you’re telling me? - It was just a misunderstanding!
I promise we'll spend more time together.
- You can count on me. - To totally be the worst mom ever?
I could be worse.
- We're suing you. - Yeah.
What's next for Lana Cruz?
Goodbye, acting career.
ONE YEAR LATER
Hey, Mom.
- How was your day, Greta? - Okay.
I brought you some gummies to cheer you up.
Thanks. I love you.
So, my little girl is graduating.
See, I'm always there for your big moments.
Finally!
Carmen, what are you doing here?
I got you something... fab.
An art house film.
And they said you were done.
- Who said that? - I'm just defending you.
- I can defend myself just fine. - Your character's a spy.
Sophisticated, mysterious.
It takes place in the '70s.
Based on a true story.
I love it.
When does filming start?
You leave tomorrow.
Eight weeks in Mexico.
- Your people, your homeland! - Right.
Plus, you'll be filming in the middle of nowhere,
where nobody hates you.
You can really focus on your art.
I can't.
It's Greta's graduation. I promised I'd be there.
This is the first part you've been offered in a year.
No one else is reaching out to you.
Want me to talk to Greta for you?
No.
I'll let her know and call you later.
Strong and smiling.
Greta...
You're doing the movie.
- I know. - I don't have much of a choice.
Plus, you deserve to spend some time with your dad.
It's always the same.
The price of fame.
Your grandmother used to tell me, "Strong and smiling."
Can I see you be strong and smiling?
Love you!
Carmen, can this movie save my career?
Do it, and I promise I'll get you more projects here.
The network will regret ever letting you go.
Look, we need your fans to see you on the big screen.
This movie is your opportunity.
All right, then. Let's go to Mexico.
Gross.
It's almost ready.
No way. It can't be.
Am I dreaming?
Has anyone ever told you that you look like Lana Cruz, only shorter?
I am Lana Cruz.
- Listen... - No, I...
I didn't badmouth you online.
I don't hate you for...
You obviously weren't trying to hit her.
Right? No one believes me.
Well, I do. I'm a fan. A huge fan!
- Thank you. - My mom used to say we looked alike.
- Really? - I forgot to introduce myself.
Polly Melgar.
Helper, friend, pool expert.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet...
I have two favorite actresses.
My favorite young star is Danna Paola.
But you're my favorite old one.
I've watched all your movies and telenovelas with my mom.
My Little Flower, Far from the Reedbed.
That scene when Colunga pulled you in for that big kiss.
Right, Colunga.
Your telenovelas here, then your films in the States.
Your daughter.
Your... divorce.
When you dated that blonde woman.
Then you launched a line of sauces and underwear.
- Right. - Are you still friends with Ricky Martin?
So, you really are a big fan.
What brings you here?
Are you on vacation? Or is it a new beau?
I'm here to shoot a movie, but I can't say much.
What? But I'm--
- Lana! I'm Paola, the assistant director. - Lana. Nice to meet you.
Sorry, the director wants to see you. We've gotta run.
- Now? - Yeah.
I don't know if Carmen spoke to the production team.
I need black tea before every call.
Very hot, with two drops of lemon.
Got it. Let's go.
Lana! Let's take a selfie.
- Come on. - Nice filter.
- Right? - Yeah.
- Should I get my things? - No, you'll be back later.
Lana Cruz! She really is short.
You printed your script out.
Lana...
We need to be patient. The director is a really sensitive guy.
Sensitive?
Let's just say he's very in touch with his feelings.
He's an eccentric genius.
Like Cuarón, Del Toro, and Iñárritu all rolled into one?
No. They're more commercial.
This is a different kind of movie. It's more experimental and artsy.
But I heard it's a masterpiece.
A masterpiece...
A 15-minute masterpiece... before tragedy struck.
Tragedy?
What do you mean?
Who said the forbidden word?
- Hello. - Lana Cruz!
That defeated look.
Her every gesture tinged with nostalgia.
No. I hate scripts.
My film is different.
I had my notes written in there.
That's your problem. You don't take risks.
And this is cinema at its most real.
- It's about... - Roots.
This movie is...
- Danger. - Right.
- Of course. - Right.
But the movie is about Tina Uruchurtu.
It is about what I read, right?
It's about life. And what's life about?
We don't know.
Is there a way I can watch those 15 minutes of your movie?
I didn't have much time before I got here.
Let's change the subject. How do you like your place?
Exactly. That's where you have to find Tina Uruchurtu.
Wait.
I want you to use this like it's second nature.
This is Tina Uruchurtu.
It's a toy gun.
Carmen, I can't take it anymore.
The director pulled a gun on me, burned my script,
put me up in this house, probably to get on my nerves,
and the assistant director told me about some tragedy.
I had to bring all my suitcases inside...
Foam party!
What was her name?
Hey!
What's this?
My niece made a mess.
She swapped the chlorine tablets for soap, so...
- What? - Plus, there's a broken switch.
I'll have to come back and activate it manually.
- Do you know what you're doing? - Yeah. I added flocculant.
What? I can't hear you!
- Look at this mess. - You're mad.
I can tell. I know you.
Clear as pool water.
Well, not this pool. And I wanted to... But I won't.
- What? - I won't.
- What were you going to say? - Nothing.
- Tell me. - Well, I...
What?
Can I be part of the movie?
Hire me.
Look, Lana Cruz... I don't know. I could be an extra.
I can help build the set.
I'm great with animals.
I can be your assistant.
Know what? Fix this first, and we'll talk.
Hey.
I have the Wi-Fi password.
- Thanks. - I took your bags to your room.
You can find them there.
I got you your favorite gummies. The ones I saw on your Instagram.
And black tea with lemon because I heard that’s your favorite.
It's all there.
Thanks a lot...
- Polly. - Polly. Right.
Oh my God!
How do you still look the same as 20 years ago?
Yeah, right. The director congratulated me for letting myself go.
Don't listen to him.
You look gorgeous. Like a Da Vinci masterpiece.
Yeah, right. Hey.
What’s the story with the director’s tragedy?
Well, it turns out that he shot 15 minutes of his movie.
Oh God.
Everyone says it's perfect.
But that's it. He never finished it.
What did he say about this movie? Did he tell you anything?
He took me to a park.
He put me on a swing, and then he...
And I...
And he...
After that, he gave me a big hug
and told me...
He said...
"Be the child you always wanted to be."
That, and to not use any fabrics they didn't have in Chilpancingo in 1975.
The swing is a metaphor.
Roberto Belmonte. You're my costar.
No. You're my co-star.
No, you're the costar.
No. You're my costar.
No, you're the costar.
You are my costar.
Who cares? What we can agree on is that you are...
What do they call it in Hollywood? My trailermate.
Like a roommate, but we share a trailer. Trailermate.
Didn't the director tell you?
We're playing a couple, so he wants us to even recognize each other’s scent.
Fucking nuts, right?
Fucking nuts.
Don't think of this as a rehearsal.
We're "sculpting in time."
Tarkovsky.
Exactly. He's your conscience.
Say hi to your conscience.
Your consciousness is meta-metaphysical.
He's going to betray you.
But you love him.
So you have to figure out your priorities.
Love or hate.
I'll explain later.
- I'm... - Foucault.
No. You're a powerful, majestic lioness moving slowly.
- Right now? - No!
Right now you're sleeping, crouching.
So, I'm Tina Uruchurtu, Foucault, and the "Sleeping Lioness"?
Yes! Yes, amazing.
He doesn't know "Sleeping Lioness" is Lupita D'Alessio's nickname.
Is she Italian?
Ready. Action!
That's it. Hold it. Don't let it go!
- Lana! - Don't let go!
Who are those people?
It's me, Polly!
Why are they here?
I came so we could talk!
- I know her. - The pool girl?
Say hi, guys.
Cut.
Why are you here?
- That's my dad. - Nice to meet you.
My aunt, my niece...
And that's Chuy.
Since it's my first film gig, they wanted to come on my dad's day off.
My aunt went to the salon.
My niece skipped school--
Excuse me, Lana. The director's waiting.
- Yeah. - I also brought you your tea.
Where is Tina Uruchurtu?
- Tina Uruchurtu! - Tell you what.
You can stay, but be quiet until I'm done.
Then we'll talk about your new job, okay?
Okay! You look so pretty. Your makeup, your hair...
And your boobs!
They did a great job.
They're mine.
- Lana! Let's go. - Wow. Okay.
Action!
No!
Touch each other, smell each other.
Exactly. Perfect, great.
Very good. Good.
You love each other! Love!
Now you have doubts! Right!
You're in love! You're doubtful!
The beating of your heart feels like a beat in the night.
Now you're tree leaves.
I love it. Great rehearsal.
- Fantastic work. - What? Are we done?
"The more one talks, the less the words mean."
What?
It's a Derrida quote.
One of his most famous ones.
Aris, I loved the rehearsal!
You were amazing. You're getting better every day.
All right. Say cheese.
- Great. - Cheese.
- Come with me. - They look like twins!
Polly...
You already have a job.
You clean pools.
I'm leaving to make movies! High art!
You can take this job and shove it up your...
No. The thing is, I already quit.
You said I could be your assistant.
No, I didn't.
Look, I brought you...
You said, "We'll talk about your new job."
What was I supposed to think?
You didn't even drink your tea.
No wonder they say you hate your fans.
I don't hate them.
Everybody says you treat them badly.
Don't worry, I'm deleting all the bad comments on my post.
Look, I left the good ones. "Lana's cool." "She looks great."
"I thought she was dead." Well, that one's more neutral.
Fine. You can be my assistant if you help with my socials.
- Thank you. - Yeah.
Jeez! Coming here was a seriously bad idea.
The director's out of his mind, Carmen.
But I get it.
If this is what I have to do to save my career, I'll do it, okay?
You won't be comfortable.
But remember, you have to win back your fans.
I'm working 24/7 to bring you back to Hollywood, baby.
Special Crimes is coming back.
Hey, listen...
I hired an assistant.
She's a fan.
Her name's Polly, and she has tons of followers.
- You can't fire people anymore. - I won't.
She's one of my fans.
She posted a picture of me,
and she's helping me delete the bad comments.
Look. If you think about it, this is what world will see.
A happy fan, a happy me, a happy you, a happy movie.
Just don't jeopardize the movie.
TEA
MOSQUITO REPELLENT
Who asked for tea?
Polly, I don't think that outfit is appropriate for set.
- What's wrong? - Are you wearing lash extensions?
This is how they dress in the biz. Haven't you ever seen a premiere?
I said just two drops of lemon.
Well, I tried that, but I didn't like it.
If you're gonna add lemon, you need to taste it.
How's that post doing?
I bet everyone's saying, "I hate Lana Cruz."
No, nobody said that.
I HATE LANA CRUZ
Just some nice comments.
If you want to post more, that's fine by me.
- Right now? - Yes.
More... Right.
- Be careful there. - Sure.
Ah, she's thinking.
A scream to release some stress!
It really works, huh? Don't you just feel...?
I think that scream just healed your daddy issues.
It really works, huh?
- I got it from a podcast I'm listening to. - A pod...?
Try it. On your own. Go ahead.
- Now? - Yeah. Give it everything you’ve got.
Go ahead.
It needs a bit more energy.
You need more...
- It was the right amount of energy. - Okay.
You'd know about that.
DAY 01 OF 40
Good morning!
Careful. You can say hi later.
- Morning! - Watch out. Over there.
- Look. There's Paola. - Hi, Lana.
- Hi, Paola. - The actress is on set.
- Can I help you? - Thanks.
I'll walk you to your trailer.
That's an avocado tree, right?
Gonzalo, did you get me those...?
I love it! It's like a musical!
Wow! What is this?
What is that for?
A dog! He's an actor, right?
Wow, he's real.
Hold on!
That's the light I need! I love it.
No photos on set!
Just a sec.
Strong and smiling.
Day one of shooting. Good luck, team.
Go ahead, sir.
My work isn't a stain on creation.
No. It is the light that illuminates the spirits of the weak.
Cinema is life. And without it, we die.
Our lives are in your hands, Lana Cruz.
Let's get to work, kiddos.
Happy first day, come on!
First setup.
- Camera ready? - Sound ready!
Everyone in position!
Scene 1.1. Take 1!
Did you get the papers?
Tina, you're being chased by the army.
- You love him and need to save him. - Hang on.
Cut.
Cutting.
You're not a dog.
Find your light.
- Okay. - The light you lost.
Scene 1.2. Take 10!
We're being watched. Go.
What did we say? You were going to find the light.
I'm walking towards the light.
No, that's a lamp.
Find the light.
Scene 1.1. Take 15!
- Are you sure? - I'm fine.
Find the light!
- I'm trying. - No. Find it.
Do you have the papers?
- Cut. - Take 23!
- Set! - Action.
Did you get the papers?
Scene 1.2. Take 24!
Cut.
It's not working for me.
We're almost there, Tina.
Cutting.
Let's bring in Flores Magón.
Talent entering the set.
Here, come on.
Flores Magón is a dog?
Oh no. What do I do with the dog?
He's a spy dog.
He's an anarchist dog, Roberto.
Not a spy dog. An anarchist.
Action!
- Almost there, Tina. - I know.
There.
It's a sign.
And this goes for everyone. A set is a sacred temple.
And today...
Today it was desecrated.
It can't be!
I see. I turned off the Bluetooth, but I didn't put it on silent.
Thanks.
Lana.
Look, I think...
- Yeah, I know. Polly. - Yeah.
There's still time to change assistants. I can fire her.
- I'm the producer. It's my job. - No, listen. She just ruined a take.
Your director did the rest. Want me to fire him?
We can't afford to lose any more scenes. Or the director.
- Why work with someone like him? - When you see it, you'll know.
Okay. But I'm not firing Polly.
We'll see.
Polly.
Look, the set is like a temple.
- Mm-hmm. - So we have to respect it, okay?
Sure.
I totally agree.
Sure. Right. Got it.
My phone is turned off forever.
Polly, we need absolute silence.
Absolutely. Although... the only absolute silence is death.
It is.
Hey, do me a favor.
- What? - Look.
I made these cool phone covers with pictures of you.
If you sign them, I can sell them for more.
Maybe we can split the money, but I did put up the initial investment.
Nobody's going to buy these.
What? You underestimate yourself.
People buy pictures of feet.
And you should get in on that.
No way.
See you tomorrow.
Okay. See you later.
- See you. - Bye.
- How are you, sweetie? - Fine.
Did you get your grades?
- Mom... - Greta, what's up? I'm here.
Why are you here? I'm talking to my daughter.
Yeah, Mom. The cutest guy just asked me to the dance.
It's always the same.
...to apologize for today. What better way than my stew?
- You didn't have to. - It will fix everything.
Stew, right now?
How long has it been since you've had some homemade stew?
I don't know. Maybe since I was 12?
They don't make it the same in the US.
No, my mother wanted me to stay slim.
Well, not even Mari Trini could resist this stew.
No. It's too much right before bed.
- It's too much. - Come on.
- Don't want it. - It's been too long.
- I don't want it. - Come on.
Here comes the airplane.
The stew plane.
There you go.
You're getting fired, dude.
It's delicious.
I told you.
Didn't I say?
Polly, no. That's enough. Thanks.
Okay.
- Want me to sign some? - Right. I brought a gold pen.
Gold, right.
I love that one! It's my favorite.
Oh, and that one!
That was a great era.
I mean, all your eras were.
- But that one was great. - There.
- Thanks for everything. - What?
I'm tired. I have to sleep.
Don't forget the pool switch.
I'll share my location with you so you always know where I am.
Bye, Greta!
Bye.
Greta, you're still there.
- Sorry, honey. - Who was that?
My assistant, Polly.
She's helping with my fans.
Anything you want to tell me?
- Nothing important. - You sure?
- Yes. Get some rest. - Strong and smiling?
I love you.
No.
DAY 03 OF 40
Ready? Three, two...
I have Young Lana, Lana In Love,
Mature Lana, Action Lana.
Which one? The flower one?
Action!
Lioness.
Majestic, strong.
And now you're a kitten.
An eagle, watching from a distance.
Sleeping lioness.
And now, Tina Uruchurtu.
All of that, on the inside.
Okay.
What's up, you daredevil?
DAY 05 OF 40
- What's up? - Hi, Polly!
Hey, leave that prop.
You'll have to pay for that!
You too.
Want to grab some beers later?
Lana!
Let's go, Lana!
Lana!
This way!
They can't get mad if you take photos with your fans.
I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED LANA CRUZ!
Everybody ready? Actress on set?
DAY 11 OF 40
We're here.
- I'm here. - Hurry up.
Come on.
- You're six minutes late. - I'm ready.
- I'm good. - Look at the sun.
I can't shoot this scene now.
Sir, please...
- Tragedy. - Sir...
Aristóteles.
I'm sorry.
It was only six minutes. I'm never late.
There were fans waiting outside my house.
- You know what happens if I'm rude. - Look, be zen. I'm zen.
It doesn't matter.
Thanks to those pics, your social media is on fire.
You have an audition. You're back!
Hi there.
Who is that?
The star, who's afraid we won't finish if Lana pisses off the director.
Let me talk, okay?
Cut!
DAY 13
All right, kiddos! Let's go to the next setup.
That sucked.
I loved your tape.
You're going back to Hollywood, baby!
Tina, someone very close to you is going to betray you.
Cut! That works.
DAY 15 OF 40
LOVE THAT!
- So? - So many followers.
But cheer up. Your videos are a hit!
DAY 17 OF 40
Foam party.
Bikinis and everything. You, swim trunks.
We'll have booze.
Ever been to a foam party?
I bet you haven't, but it's for my birthday.
You can't hand out flyers on set.
I can't?
Foam party.
You're coming, right?
Of course.
Have you seen Lana?
She's in her trailer. But she's filming an audition tape.
Let's go, Tina!
I'll cover you!
Can I rest here with you?
DAY 32 OF 40
It's just... This is hard, right?
I don't get why they have start so early and then finish so late.
Hey, Carmen.
Did you hear back about that audition?
Let me know if they call you, okay?
Are you doing auditions?
Bored with this movie already?
Who ordered tea?
I don't want any tea. I need to rest and take everything off.
I graduated!
Thanks for my graduation gift, Dad.
I graduated!
Greta, honey.
You look so beautiful.
Congratulations.
Have an amazing time!
Congratulations. Dance a lot. Don't go kissing anyone.
Lana, we're ready.
Give me a minute.
- Cut. - Cutting!
- Got it. - Can we go again?
I think I can do better.
No, I don't think so. We like danger.
The truth lies there.
How can I be better if I only get the scene two hours before?
Aris, seriously.
It would help to get the scenes beforehand so I could study them.
No. You have to help yourself.
You know how? By not auditioning for other movies.
Focus on the one you're in.
- It was you, right? - Me?
Not at all.
- Lana... - Polly.
My movie still doesn't have what I need, and you're already distracted?
Are you serious?
Can you tell me what your movie needs?
Let's do another take for the diva.
- Diva? Me? - Okay?
What if we take five?
- No! - No, it's fine.
- I brought you your tea. - I don't want any right now!
I hate you, Lana Cruz!
I can't handle this...
Me neither.
Let's take ten minutes.
Really, I swear.
I didn't see Polly there.
I just moved my hand... like last time. It got out of hand.
I don't care about Polly. I care that it wasn't your fault.
Look, I was wrong.
I wanted to help her, but she's not getting the hang of it.
I don't know. She never will.
The truth is she's just a fan.
Remember you told me you could fire her?
Yeah.
Well...
You don't want your tea anymore, then?
Polly.
Can we talk?
- Sure. - Come with me.
I didn't know anything,
and you were patient with me and taught me so much.
Working on film is the best job ever.
Today I have to leave, but...
But thanks for sharing it with me.
Movies are magic, and so are you!
Let's get the party started!
Polly!
Foam party!
Polly!
Let's get the party started!
Polly!
- Lana is finished. - No one remembers Lana Cruz.
Lana Cruz fails on set. Pictures of the actress were leaked.
Did she at least thank you?
She took advantage of you.
Us actors aren't all the same, you know.
Lana is different.
She's like...
She's not serious. She just likes being a celebrity.
Likes are all that matter now. She thinks her fans are disposable.
Lana, my love.
Did you fire Polly? What will happen now with your fans?
Lana is a bad person.
That is why this fan, who has always defended her,
is telling you now, having truly known her,
something she never thought she'd say.
I hate Lana Cruz.
DRAFTS
SAVED
Thanks.
Good morning.
DAY 38 OF 40
Morning!
What happened?
I sprained my foot, but I'll be fine after I take a painkiller. Look.
Can you send the medic to the trailers?
Code red. I'm going to the production office.
- Want me to help you? - No, I'm fine.
She can't even walk, and today is the chase scene.
We only have two days.
What can we shoot without her?
Anything else you want to tell your mom?
How was your prom?
It was good. You didn't come.
You don't care.
- Greta... - You miss everything.
My first spelling bee, my plays, my black belt ceremony.
Your manager chose my birthday dress because you were doing an ad.
I have to go.
It's hard to be a good mother.
What do they say in Hollywood?
Too late, right?
Yeah, I got it.
I didn't break anything!
- How are you? - Doesn't hurt at all.
- Remember Derrida? - Actress on set!
No.
Is this a joke?
We thought Polly could step in so we wouldn't waste the day.
Maybe you want to thank her.
Thanks, Polly.
You're welcome.
- Hey, you look great. - Thanks. You too.
You look great for a shot that's from far away and only from behind.
- Freeze. - Camera, don't move.
Lana steps in for the close up.
You need to lift your leg for...
Thanks, Polly.
- Leg. - Set!
Cut.
It works.
Happy birthday, Polly.
Thank you.
Glad you didn't come to my party. You fired me.
Since we're confessing stuff, from one actress to another,
people are praising you.
- Which people? - Some are saying, "Lana is so nice!"
And others say, "She's not as stuck-up as I thought."
But you know what no one is saying?
"She's doing great in the movie."
You could be doing better.
Don't disappoint the few fans you have left.
- Polly. - You disappointed me.
The way things are going, this movie won't save your career.
Who supports you, Lana?
Who celebrates you?
Who brings you your tasteless tea?
Who defends you on the web?
Am I also responsible for motivating you?
You know what? I'm fed up.
I can't handle it anymore. I can't.
I can't handle this or the burden of your persona.
I can't, Lana.
Just between us, your character's not as difficult to play as Roberto's.
Even I could do it!
Roberto is playing a complex character.
And he's great!
The guy's a genius.
And then we can see...
Lana, you're in the frame.
- Aris, hear me out. - Later.
- You're ruining my shot. - Look.
All this time I have kept quiet, but now I need you to listen to me.
I can do better,
but I don't want to hear about animals or philosophers.
I've been in the industry for 40 years.
Give me clear directions, and I will act.
That is how movies are made.
I loved that.
Damn, this is cinema.
Don't believe them.
They want to weaken our movement.
Do you think I would believe a member of the regime?
I love you, Tina Uruchurtu.
- I love you. - I love you.
- Cut. - Cutting!
- Did you feel it? - I did.
You're Tina. There you go.
Wonderful! There you go!
Shoot.
I think the coast is clear. Go for it.
Shoot.
Cut!
Cutting!
DAY 39 OF 40
What a beautiful scene.
Polly.
Polly, I heard you came for your stuff, and I wanted to thank you for your advice.
I know this all happened very fast.
But what happened was...
It was my daughter's graduation, and I felt bad for missing it.
- And you know what Aristóteles is like... - Oh, sure.
Your life is so hard.
Polly, listen.
Of course. I always listen to you, Alana del Carmen García Cruz.
Oh wow! You know my full name.
Of course I know your name.
I know lots of names.
Karol G, Carolina Giraldo Navarro.
Chayanne, Elmer Figueroa Arce.
Bad Bunny, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
Selena Gomez? Selena Gomez.
I hadn't eaten stew for 30 years, you know?
That's my life.
I could never eat what I like.
Everything I do is criticized. I don't know my own daughter.
I missed my mom's funeral.
After all that, one day I wake up, and the world says, "I hate Lana."
Acting is my life.
My only friend...
is my agent.
Oh, you poor thing!
Poor thing. "I'm locked in my gold cage,
and I can't eat all the gummies I want."
"I'm tired of being with gorgeous guys."
- Where's my bag? - I don't know. In the trailer.
Fuck! I had my gun in there, Polly.
Aristóteles is gonna kill me.
He wanted me to bring it today. And everything was going well.
So it's my fault?
- I can't believe you! - Is that my responsibility?
- I don't know anymore. - Be a better assistant!
And you take advantage Because you know that I love you
Just the snap of your fingers
And I am at your service
And you kiss me
And you have me when you want
You chase me and you hurt me
Because you're too nice.
You're being too nice,
or too stupid, or whatever,
but there you go.
Let's go get Lana's fucking bag
because she needs it.
God forbid the director gets mad at her.
You fire me and you hurt me
I'm your prey, hunter
Hunter!
I think the director's finally getting me.
The movie might not be a disaster after all.
Only good news today.
The network...
What for?
They canceled my show. What is it?
- Did they change their mind? - It's just to check in on you.
Maybe they want to bring your show back.
You deserve it, baby.
If you handled that amateur Aristóteles, you can handle anything.
He's not really an amateur.
Enjoy your moment.
Nothing can stop us.
Everything okay?
Everything is fine here. Let's move on.
That fucking...
Hell yeah.
Who were you expecting? I'm Lana Cruz.
It's Polly, the spy.
Ready! Careful!
I'd give my life for you, man.
Save yourself, asshole! I will die first.
Stop!
No!
It's always something with her.
Tell her we don't want to see her again.
And tell no one about this.
Just one more try. I think she'll pick up now.
- Follow me, ma'am. - We're close friends. Let me.
If I have to leave, I know the way, and I'll go.
I'm just waiting for my friend to pick up so she can explain it.
To think we almost lost it.
What?
Your gun.
That assistant of yours, your friend, that Polly girl...
They caught her breaking into your trailer with a bag full of stuff,
stealing everything.
Your gun too.
That's when Gonzo said, "You know what? I'm fed up. Done. Bye."
I don't know why they trusted that lady so much.
I didn't want her to be your stunt double.
Then why didn't you say anything?
Because, in this industry, there are only two options.
You can either be right or keep your job, sweetie.
RECENT CALLS POLLY POOL GIRL
Hi. This is Polly. I can't answer right now
because I work in film and the set is a temple... You know.
Leave a message. Bye.
I still have your location.
I'm sorry.
You've said sorry a lot.
I make mistakes too, Polly.
You know, when I met you, the first thing I thought of was my mom.
I felt close to her.
We were both fans of yours.
When my mom got sick, we couldn't go out anymore.
All we did was watch TV.
She always wanted to watch your telenovela.
"The one with Lana Cruz."
We loved your work so much.
And one day, she died.
That was it.
Absolute silence.
Man, that was pretty dark.
Why didn't you ever tell me?
Here, help me with this.
I didn't mention it
because your celebrity problems are always more important.
That's not true.
That looks cool.
Let's see.
Let's make a deal.
I'll buy this bracelet if you tell me who Polly is.
It costs 5,000 pesos.
That's a bit steep.
Well, Lana Cruz helped me make it.
That's it, then. Sold.
First off, is your name Polly?
Hipólita Melgar Camacho.
Nice to meet you, Hipólita.
I am Alana del Carmen García Cruz.
I knew that.
Of course.
Of course. Come on.
Listen, guys.
This girl looks like that woman on TV.
They look alike, yeah.
But it's not her, okay?
Nobody is to approach her, or bother her, or anything.
All right? Perfect.
Greta doesn't get that I'm doing it all for her.
For her future.
I'm devoted to this, and I'm missing out on her life.
That's it.
I'm missing her life to do tortilla chip ads.
All I want is for her to be happy and free.
Free and happy.
Not like my mom.
Was Mari Trini mean to you?
Like Lucerito's mother or like Anahí's?
One time I went out for drinks with Luis Miguel.
We were talking,
and I said, "Would you trade my mother for your father?"
You know, things like that. He said no.
The truth is I don't even know
if Greta likes my work,
or if she'll respect me when she grows up.
One more tequila? My treat. I did well selling those covers.
Just one. I have a call tomorrow at nine.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Here! I win!
Look.
- Oh man! - Cool, right?
It's alive, dude.
How can you not want a taco, dude?
Go ahead.
Delicious, right?
Lana!
- She fell. - Polly!
That taco improved your singing.
Greta.
Greta!
Your mom's so cool.
And she loves you so much.
So much. I adore you, honey.
Hey, I miss you so much. You should come to Mexico.
And I want to tell you that...
I'm very proud of you.
I love you with all my heart.
And I'll always be there for you.
Okay?
I love you, hon.
Come to Mexico, Greta!
Watch out.
Excuse me. Sorry. Okay.
I can't find Lana.
- It's Sunday. Maybe she's asleep. - She always picks up.
Maybe her phone's dead?
Let me call her.
Straight to voicemail.
You call her.
No.
Let's both call her.
Voicemail.
You know what?
Buy her some flowers. Tell her production sent them.
You can't just show up and say, "I thought you were dead."
I don't think she's dead.
- I didn't say-- - That would be too unlucky.
- The flowers-- - It would be a tragedy.
- This won't end in tragedy. - No.
- It won't end in tragedy. - No.
- I'll get the flowers. - Go.
This won't end in tragedy.
Oh, shit.
Polly?
Where are we?
- Wake up. - What is it?
What time is it? Let's go!
- Where to? - Come on!
Where to?
Let's go! Are you hungover?
Damn, Lana.
Shit.
Damn.
It's just... We're out of gas.
- What? - I got gas, but just a little.
I didn't have a lot of cash and my card was... maxed out.
I have an important call.
It's Sunday. Why would you work today?
There's no time off in this business, Polly.
Fuck. No signal.
- Really? - No.
Let me try.
No.
No signal either.
Let's walk that way.
That way? Are you crazy?
Do you want to make it? That's a shortcut.
I know the way. I'm from here.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
I can't believe you don't even get the basics for your truck.
- The basics? - Gas!
Lana!
Sorry to let myself in. It's Paola.
I brought you a gift from the production team.
Can I come in?
Damn!
I think you'll have to call and say you had an emergency.
They're eating us, right?
They're pelicans, Lana. They eat fish.
You're not a fish.
Lana's not here.
Lana!
I knocked, I looked for her everywhere, I searched the entire house.
It doesn't look like she slept here.
There are no dangerous animals here.
- True. - This won't end in tragedy.
Right. It won't.
Did you get an invoice for the flowers?
Did you bring any food?
No. I left my fanny pack in the car.
One job.
One job, Hipólita. You had one job.
"You had one job."
Lord knows I tried. I fucking tried.
Why the hell did I have to worry about a fan who was angry?
Why the hell did I worry about a woman who plays pretend for a living?
Never ever befriend a fan!
Never meet your idols.
I want one.
No.
No, I think...
- Give me one, Hipólita. - Hey, what's wrong with you?
- Give me one. - Let go of me!
- Give me one, Hipólita. - No!
Let me go!
What if all this is Aristóteles's plan to find the lioness?
No, come on.
What if that Polly girl kidnapped her?
Like what Yolanda Saldívar did to Selena.
- No. - No, this is Polly we're talking about.
What could she do?
I'm going to kill you!
Were you never taught to share?
How rude.
Weren't you taught to say please when asking?
It's because of people like you that I left Mexico.
You know what?
You were a better actress when your mom was alive.
You know the worst mistake I ever made?
Trusting a "grown woman" who is 30 years old
whose greatest desire in life was to meet an actress.
Hope you never have to rely on someone like that.
Oopsie.
You are someone like that.
Paola.
We need to call the police.
Why are we doing that?
Have you guys heard from Lana or Polly?
- Did she kidnap her? Like the singer. - What?
Selena.
- No, not that one. - Wait.
Do you think this is going to end in...
Is this going to end in
tragedy?
- What? - Tragedy!
- No. - No. Why?
You looked so nervous.
- We're fixing it. - No.
- It'll be fixed today. - Ah, I heard "kidnapping."
It's Lana!
- Where are you? - Her location.
- Did she take the costume? - Quiet!
Lana, are you okay?
Yes... I'm... fine!
Paola, I'm lost!
Did Polly kidnap you?
How could Polly kidnap me? She's not bright enough to do that.
- Lana? - Pao--
- Lana? - Paola!
- This dummy will teach you.
- Hey! - Louder, Lana. Disconnected.
Oh no! No!
Lana Cruz is a bad person.
That is why this fan...
Hey...
Polly just posted.
- Oh no. - You don't follow her?
...truly known her, something she never thought she'd say.
I hate Lana Cruz.
"I hate you, Lana Cruz."
Damn. I told you guys.
This is going to end in tragedy.
This will cost us.
Polly.
#IHATEYOULANACRUZ
No.
No, not again.
No!
Remember Lana Cruz? She's back.
Am I the only one who doesn't hate her?
- I'm Team Polly. - Polly!
I'm calling the police.
Tell them to be very discreet. Nobody can know.
Early reports say that Lana went out to party with a fan
and was later kidnapped.
- I heard they were drunk. - I heard she joined a cult!
Is Polly the new Yolanda Saldívar?
The one who is most affected is...
Aris, my friend.
Do you want to finish your movie?
Or will you let it end in tragedy because of Lana?
Take advantage of this accident.
Work with the danger.
I can do the last scene.
They won't forgive me for this.
Missing the final day of shooting
for the movie that was supposed to save my career?
Strong and smiling.
Why do you always say that?
Strong and smiling.
Strong and smiling, my girl.
Let's see it. Strong and smiling.
And the tears...
"Save them for the cameras."
For the cameras.
- Strong and smiling. - "Strong and smiling."
Do you want to be like all those girls who no one cares about?
I was one of those girls, Lana, who no one cares about.
But seeing you on TV...
made me feel a little better.
And for what it's worth, it helped ease my mom's suffering.
Thank you.
But my mom
would be yelling at me right now because I got lost.
Because I'm probably losing my job
and I don't know what to do.
Greta would say she hates me.
She always says it.
I never said that to my mom.
I never could.
Why not?
She would've stopped loving me.
Did you stop loving Greta?
No, I would never.
She's my daughter.
So we know what Mari Trini would say, and what Greta would say.
What about Lana?
What would Lana say?
I hate you for trying to control me, Mom!
I'm going to be one hell of an actress, however I decide to do it!
And... I'm going to be one hell of a mother, however I decide to do it!
Miss Mari Trini...
And Miss Mari Trini...
Because you never know, Lana.
You earned yourself a gummy.
- You still have some? - I was saving them for a special occasion.
Listen...
I just...
I recorded a video and I posted it.
I said that I hated Lana Cruz.
- What? - I was really upset.
When we get a signal, I promise I'll take it down
and defend you, as always.
I hate Lana Cruz sometimes too.
But...
somewhere in the world, there is a Polly, just like you,
who needs to see this movie.
So we need to get to the shoot. No matter what.
- How? - I don't know, but we have to get there.
Okay. Let's do it!
Early reports say that Lana went out to party with a fan
and was later kidnapped.
- No way. - Her whereabouts remain unknown.
Where's Lana Cruz?
I look like a mole, right?
Do I look okay?
- Let's focus! - We'll talk later.
- We're ready. - Really?
- Last day. - It will be okay.
- Ready? - In 15 seconds.
Positions! Ready for the shot!
I'm so thirsty.
Come here.
What?
There.
Do you have the gun?
Yes. Why?
We have no choice.
It's either this, or we won't make it.
Okay.
- Follow me. - Okay.
Stop making noise.
Let's go.
Finally, you bastard. Your time is up.
How dare you, you son of a bitch?
You'll get what's coming to you.
We've been looking for you.
- Shut it, idiot! - Shut it!
Move!
What is this mess? Move it!
Scene 77.1. Take 1.
Set!
And...
Set!
This isn't working.
We can't do it like this, without Lana.
Without my Tina.
I can't.
Maybe it should end in tragedy.
- No. - Yes.
Aris...
Sir.
Give me a sec. Aris!
- No, sir! - Aris!
- Aris, we'll fix it in post!
I hate you, Lana Cruz.
I hate you, Lana Cruz!
I love you, Lana Cruz!
You seem tense. Try screaming.
No.
Lana, we're about to make it!
Hey, isn't that Aris?
- That's Aris. Aris! - Yes!
Aris!
We made it!
I'm here!
We're here!
- It's us! - Damn Lana.
- One more tragedy. - Have you seen my mom?
Who's your mom?
- It's Lana! - What?
Is that Lana?
Lana?
Lana!
- Mom! - It's Lana and Polly!
Here I am!
- Okay, now we have to stop! - Yes!
Stop!
I don't know how!
How do you not know?
Stop the boat!
- You're driving! - I'm just guiding it!
Stop.
You don't know how to stop?
- Stop! - You live here!
Yes, but I don't drive boats!
Neither do I!
- Stop! - Stop the boat.
Out of the way!
Stop!
Stop.
Stop!
Roll cameras! Roll!
Stop!
No!
Mom?
Mom!
Mom, are you okay?
Call the paramedics!
I hope it's not a tragedy.
Aristóteles is shooting. We love accidents!
What are you doing here?
I'm sorry, Mom.
I'm fine, look. I'm okay.
I thought I would lose you
and wouldn't be able to tell you I'm proud.
I love your movies and even your tortilla chip ads.
I'm very proud of you too.
You told me in that video with Polly.
Polly?
Polly!
Polly, are you there?
Help me, please! Let's turn this over!
One, two, three!
Push! There!
Polly!
- Polly, are you okay? - For your fans.
Polly!
Polly, please. Answer me, Polly!
This is what you wanted?
For me to lose my most important fan?
Well, you got it!
Please, hate me all you want,
but stay with us, please!
Polly!
Are you okay?
You saved me!
Yes!
My heroine!
Lana!
I don't know why I said all those lies about you! You're...
Don't worry.
You're the best to me.
Lana, you are the best actress ever!
And you're not just a fan.
You are the best friend ever!
I could never hate you, Lana Cruz! Ever!
She's alive!
POLLY IS RISEN!
#LANAISGOD
You're the best, Lana!
I love Lana Cruz!
Strong and smiling.
No. You have to let go.
Any notes, sir?
No.
You are Tina Uruchurtu.
You said you'd never sell out to the regime.
You don't understand.
We never understand anything and we are always silenced.
But the only absolute silence...
is death.
Cut.
Cutting.
Final slate!
It's perfect. It didn't end in tragedy.
It didn't end in tragedy! It didn't!
We got it!
Okay, kiddos.
We have finished shooting Tremulous!
I heard you wanted to take my part.
You did it.
Lana Cruz, the actress who everyone forgives.
No, Lana.
You can't go around slapping people.
- You're a famous actress. - Okay.
Neither can you, Greta.
Thank you.
But me...
I'm just a fan.
I am uncancellable.
TREMULOUS
Lana!
So what is the movie about?
Well, I'm not sure.
It's art.
- Sure. - Polly.
Of course.
Oh, fame is so hard.
Lana Cruz's latest movie at the Zagreb Film Festival
was an overwhelming success.
She decided to prioritize art house films
and turned down a new season of Special Crimes.
We all love Lana Cruz, right?
In other news, a new album from the famous...
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Subtitle translation by: Mariela Rascioni