Why don't victims of assault stop the violence in time?
Could it be because they're masochists?
Because they like to suffer?
There's nothing further from the truth.
Nobody likes to suffer.
Suffering is not a life choice.
The reality is that, many times,
women ignore and even justify violence
because we cling to the good side of the people we love.
To their kisses, to their caresses.
We ignore all the warning signs that make us realize
that we are with a highly dangerous individual.
When this happens, in victimology, it's called
"boiled frog syndrome."
DARK DESIRE
I gave them to you. You lost them again, Karina.
You always lose them.
- Here, hold this for a moment. - Yes.
You're always losing everything, really.
I'm sorry, I know I always lose everything.
Dude, what's with the skirt?
Stop it. Don't bug me.
It looks good on you, dude. Who are you trying to flirt with?
Nobody.
Come on. Animus.
Okay.
I'll tell you, but stop being a pain in the ass.
Remember I told you
that I went to the repair shop where we located Animus?
DARÍO - WHAT TIME CAN WE MEET?
At least tell me that this guy is real.
Yes.
ZOE - AT 12
Actually, he didn't tell me why.
He just asked me to withdraw him from the seminar.
Did you have a personal problem with him?
No.
Not that I know of.
Are you sure?
I mean, because we have to be watchful in case of...
You know.
No, Nancy. What exactly do we have to be watchful for?
I know that you are a professor with a flawless reputation,
but I also know that this university has certain protocols
in case of...
How do you say?
Irregularities that exist in the relationship that may occur
- between a professor and a student... - Nancy, get to the point, okay?
Sexual harassment, Alma.
We have to avoid a potential lawsuit.
- We'll continue talking later, okay? - Yes.
- Good afternoon, ma'am. Excuse me. - Hi, Nancy.
Is something wrong?
I'll tell you later.
Did you get access?
Yes.
It's not that one. Change it.
It's not that one either, change it.
No?
The video we're looking for
is of a residential development in Cuernavaca.
It's a pretty big house.
Easy. Residential development...
Esteban, did you find more videos of Brenda?
That's what our friend is doing. If he wants to keep his job,
he has to find all the videos. Right?
Yes, boss.
What's up?
I have information to give you.
How did it go?
Did they exhume the body?
Yes.
And?
Will they do a new autopsy?
Leonardo.
Edith.
All information related to Brenda's case is classified.
So, I'm going to ask you...
not to mention the matter again.
Why?
Is it related to the investigation Esteban conducted in Cuernavaca?
No, and I repeat...
we won't talk about the matter again.
Esteban, especially,
can't know that I ordered the exhumation of that body.
Is that clear?
How did you manage to get access to the Personnel Accreditation database?
Not even I have access.
A colleague of mine used to work at the National Intelligence Center
and she helped me get it.
How did you convince her to do you such a huge favor?
I told her I needed to investigate my daughter's boyfriend.
That makes a lot of sense, considering Darío's age.
- Don't start, Esteban. - Do you know what also makes sense?
For Darío to hook up with Zoe, not with you.
Please don't say that, okay?
Don't you dare say that, not even as a joke.
I can't even imagine that.
What did you find out?
Darío Guerra Andrade is the son of a prestigious lawyer
named Alberto Guerra Masías.
He died in 2008 of a heart attack.
His mother's name is Lucero Andrade, she's a homemaker,
and she's a well-known socialite who currently lives in Paris.
Darío graduated with honors from the best schools.
And what do you think about that information?
That we're investigating the wrong Darío Guerra.
Graduated with honors from the best schools,
with a flawless past.
He doesn't have any connections with you or Leonardo, I mean...
This asshole is an angel.
Even if you use that tone,
we're not talking about an amateur who looked this up online.
We're talking about the information obtained from the database
of National Security Personnel Accreditation.
Well, and are you saying that to convince yourself or to convince me?
I'm just going by the evidence,
but I don't think he's a murderer.
Okay, you had your chance to tell your story.
Now let me tell you mine.
What is that?
I also have my secrets.
Darío Guerra is the son of Antonio Guerra Valladares,
a mechanic from Teopanzolco, Cuernavaca.
The same man who brutally murdered that five-year-old girl.
Well, then how is it that he has such a flawless history?
Just like you, he also has connections.
He went into the Personnel Accreditation database
and he asked to have his file changed,
so that he could have a flawless past
that had no connection to Leonardo.
- That's it. - That's absurd, Esteban.
It's not that easy to do such a thing.
Well, you did it.
And the auto repair shop where you two had a roll in the hay?
Don't you think it's quite a coincidence that Darío
has the same profession as Antonio Guerra?
Yes, and he's also a lawyer, like Alberto Guerra.
You never thought of asking him about his background,
his childhood, who his parents were,
what he liked as a boy?
Oh, no. All those things are so irrelevant when you're fucking a kid, no?
I won't allow you to keep disrespecting me.
Alma, please read that fucking file carefully.
Alma!
Hi.
See you later, dude.
Sorry, that's my friend Karina.
Dude!
So, where are you taking me?
It's a surprise.
Darío, you know I hate surprises.
Why don't you tell me where you're taking me?
I'm not saying that Darío Guerra from Teopanzolco doesn't exist,
I'm just saying that they could have the same name, Esteban.
Sure, and your guy is the good one who has the same name
as the son of a bitch that your husband put in jail.
I don't know, but the only way to find out
is by talking directly with him.
You're only looking for an excuse to see him again, right?
No. Look, all I want is to know if he's really
a perverted madman, or if we're making this story up.
Alma, you're looking for any excuse to make him seem innocent.
And you're forcing things to make him look guilty, Esteban.
I don't know if all this is paranoia that looks like a police movie,
or if this really has a much simpler explanation.
Well, then let's pray that's it,
that I'm spinning stories in my head and that Darío is not a criminal.
What is boiled frog syndrome?
If we threw a frog into a container of boiling water,
the frog would jump out right away, escaping from the threat, right?
But what happens if we put it in a container of cold water
and we start heating up the water very slowly?
In the beginning, the frog won't notice the change.
It will keep on swimming happily.
So?
Do you like my evil plan?
The frog is dazed and boils to death
without realizing what is happening.
Later, it will start feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
Maybe it'll try to adapt to the change in temperature.
But when the heat becomes unbearable,
it's too late to escape.
Please verify the area.
Please, Officer, mark the perimeter.
On the other side. Thanks, Officer.
There, just there.
She was a young kid.
How old was she?
- Five, six years? - Five.
Just a few years younger than Zoe.
I'm going to catch that pig.
I swear it, Esteban.
I'm going to fuck him up.
The crime of misrepresentation in legal statements
is accounted for in Article 741
of the penal code,
and it refers to misrepresentation
when submitting evidence of any kind
before administrative authorities.
The witness has identified the suspect.
The crime of misrepresentation is committed
when someone files false statements...
Ma'am.
Documents or elements of evidence...
Number five.
As well as when a taxpayer files a false statement,
or a person submits a false document or certificate,
or gives a false testimony.
Here's to you, my love.
Or shall I call you "Your Honor"?
Cheers.
Cheers, my love.
You don't know how it turns me on to fuck a judge.
Brenda.
We can't continue with this.
Not anymore.
- Good afternoon. - Hi.
- How can I help you? - I'm with Life and Health Insurance.
I need to talk to Mrs. Lucinda Andrade, widow of the late Mr. Guerra.
From what I understand, she lives here, right?
Eh...
Here.
- Come in. - Thanks.
Hi, Lucinda.
I wanted to ask you...
if you could help me by looking at these photos.
Tell me.
Do you recognize your son Darío in this photo?
Or...
in this one?
He died.
How?
He's dead. He's not breathing.
My baby.
Calm down. Are you okay?
- I'm very sorry. - Lucinda.
- What happened? - My baby.
He died.
No, your baby is fine.
How many times do I have to explain this?
- My baby drowned. - What did you do to her, sir?
Nothing, I just showed her some photos.
I told you that this lady is unwell.
Please, go.
Yes.
One more thing. It's important.
Is there a chance that she could have more children?
More children?
Yes, a son that died or a son...
I'm sorry, sir. You should talk about this with Darío.
I don't know anything. Now, if you'll excuse me,
I have to put this lady to bed.
I'm sorry.
Calm down, Lucinda.
Where is it?
Here.
Hi. Is Darío here?
No, the boss isn't here. Do you need something?
I really need to talk to him. Do you know when he'll be back?
No, I don't. In fact, I don't know if he's coming in.
Do you want to leave a message?
No, thanks. I'll come back later.
Hey, can I go in and leave him a written message in his office?
Go ahead.
Darío!
Hey, did you bring anything to eat?
Sorry, it's just that I'm starving to death.
Can I help you?
No? Okay.
Darío.
Zoe, are you here?
Hey!
I already told you that Darío is not here.
I need you to tell me something.
Have you seen a girl here with bangs and brown hair?
Look, you should go. If Darío comes and sees you here, he'll...
She's my daughter, damn it.
Have you seen her?
No.
Karina.
This is Alma, Zoe's mom. I really need to talk to you.
I need to know if Zoe is with you or if you know where she is.
If you know something, please call me, okay?
Are you okay, ma'am?
- Yes? - I'm okay, yes.
I used to come here a lot with my dad.
He brought me here so that I could vent.
Vent about what?
Everything.
My anger...
my tantrums, my excessive energy.
Were you very intense?
Hyperactive.
Here I could run.
I could do anything.
Being with you is the best.
Relax.
Relax, I just want to feel you.
- Sorry. - I really like you, you know?
- It's just that... - What? What's wrong?
I've never...
Relax, my love.
Trust me.
Alma, please, calm down.
This won't be the first or the last time that Zoe disappears.
I don't know why the hell her cell phone is off and Karina hasn't called me.
Well, you know how teenagers are. They hate talking on the phone.
Now they solve everything by texting, or whatever it's called.
Damn it, don't you think I thought of that?
But it's useless if she turned off her cell phone, Leonardo.
What do you expect to find in Zoe's computer?
I don't know, a photo or a clue to help me find her.
Please, calm down. It's much easier to find and get into
the National Security database than your daughter's computer.
Damn it, are you going to help me or just get in my way?
No, Alma.
I will do what you asked me but calm down.
You know how problematic it is to ask the experts
at the Attorney General's office to hack my daughter's computer.
Yes, I know.
Karina, finally.
Sorry, Alma. I just saw your call.
Do you know where Zoe is?
She hasn't come home?
No way! I left her at the university.
She left with a friend.
Which friend? What's his name?
Is he from the university?
No, he's not.
I just know that he's a very handsome guy
that she met at an auto repair shop.
Leonardo.
Perfect. Thanks. I'll wait for you here.
Leonardo!
Leonardo.
What's wrong? Careful, calm down, my love.
I just spoke with Lozano. He'll send his technician to tap...
No, forget all that. You have to mobilize the police.
The police?
Alma, what the hell is going on?
ERNESTO VALLEJO - INCOMING CALL
Vallejo?
Bro, I'm sorry to call you so late.
I considered it carefully before doing it.
Maybe I'll get in trouble, but...
Why, what happened?
It's your brother, Leonardo.
What's up with him?
He ordered the exhumation of Brenda Castillo.
And he asked me not to tell you anything,
so, please, let's keep this between us.
Hold on, wait a moment.
What? What's going on?
Esteban?
Get settled, wherever you want.
Of course.
Please, let's use the dining room as an office.
You know, the blackboard, the computer, everything quickly.
My love.
The anti-kidnapping squad is here.
They're working now.
Relax.
Don't worry, she'll show up. You'll see.
It's my fault.
No.
It is my fault.
I slept with someone else, Leonardo.
What?
With whom?
Darío Guerra.
Darío?
- Why? - I don't know.
I guess I could tell you...
that I did it like any other woman who feels ignored by her husband.
But I don't want to make excuses, I just...
thought I had it under control and...
I thought I'd never see him again.
But if I had known this would happen,
I swear that I would never have approached him.
Never.
- Really. - No, Alma.
What are you talking about?
How is Darío connected to Zoe's disappearance?
I have reason to believe that she is with him.
Why, Alma? Why with that son of a bitch?
You knew I was going to hire him as my assistant.
I wanted to introduce him to my daughter.
I let him come into my house.
That's why I'm telling you now,
and that's why I think we should tell the police.
No!
- What? - You won't say one single word,
not to the police...
or to my people about any of this.
Leonardo.
I will take care of everything, Alma.
Everything.
And if we bite each other, the pain is sweet.
And if we drown in a brief and terrible
simultaneous absorption of breath,
that instantaneous death is beautiful.
And there is just one saliva and just one taste of ripe fruit.
And I feel you tremble against me
like a moon in the water.