Night of the Seagulls (La noche de las gaviotas)

- Are we lost? Where are we? - I am afraid we are.

We are close to the sea, and our new home is inland.

- Bloody fog! - You insisted on traveling at night.

I see a house over there.

- Wait here. - Please, don't go.

Don't worry.

Open up!

I am a traveler, and I am lost!

Please, open the door!

Please, let me in!

George!

No!

- Is it here? - Yes.

I didn't expect it to be so rustic, did you?

It's awful!

I guess none of these houses is the doctor's.

No, I was told it is on the outskirts.

Be patient, Joan.

It's going to be a hard trial period.

We knew that.

It's my first destination as a rural doctor.

We don't have a choice.

It is so far from all we know, from our friends.

People here are coarse and modest. You'll see.

- They have the right to health care. - Sure.

Come on.

Good afternoon.

I am Dr. Stein, the new doctor.

Henry.

Madam...

Just tell me where the doctor's house is.

Henry, let's go-

can someone tell me where the doctor's house is?

I just want to know how to get there.

At the end of the road, on the cliff by the beach.

This place is spooky.

Everything is awful here. Let's go back home.

This is our new home. We must be patient.

Henry.

I am Dr. Stein!

Open the door!

Please, open up!

I know there is somebody there!

Wait a minute.

Hurry up. Please, come in.

Ii is too late.

I am Henry Stein, family doctor. This is my wife, Joan.

- I will show you my references. - There is no need for that.

I am almost done with the packing.

I sent the rest a few days ago.

- Stay till tomorrow. - Stay?

- No way! - As you wish.

I will bring our luggage.

- Let me help you. - Thank you.

Madam, the local people don't like us. You should go.

Why?

- Do you have a car? - No.

I'll give you a lift.

That is out of the question, the road is too narrow.

Then, I will walk with you.

Let me carry your suitcase. I will come back soon.

Henry?

Who's there?

Don't hit me!

Teddy will not hurt you.

I...

I don't want to be outside!

They throw stones at me.

Are you injured?

Close the door. The doctor is not here. I will take care of you.

They all hit me. They don't let me in their houses.

And tonight I am scared.

Ok. Sit here.

Go ahead.

You will be ok.

Hurry up-

be careful.

Could you hold my suitcase?

How far is the next village?

About an hour an a half.

Thank you for coming with me. I am really grateful.

- I will walk with you a bit more. - No, go back.

- There is no danger inland. - What danger are you talking about?

Ask for a transfer as soon as possible.

But if you stay, don't get involved in anything.

Don't ask questions, don't go out at night.

It's the only way to be safe.

The only way.

Henry.

What?

I can't sleep.

All those noises.

It's probably that guy sleeping in the attic.

I could not kick him out.

He was very scared. I was, too.

I know. Try to sleep.

Did you hear that? It is almost midnight.

- Nobody rings the bells at this hour. - The sound is from far away.

It may be a maritime signal.

In dangerous areas for navigation...

...a bell is rung on foggy nights.

Do you think that's it?

It's such an unusual noise.

And Teddy was so scared.

As if tonight was different.

Try to sleep, will you?

Please, Joan, don't let this scare you.

It is only an awful place and...

Did you hear that?

Is that also an alert for ships?

Don't tell me that is the wind. Somebody is singing.

I'll check what is happening.

Don't leave me alone!

Ok.

Put the coat on.

It looks like a procession.

- And the voices. - It is not them who are singing.

The sound comes from the end of the beach.

It may be a traditional ritual for a good catch.

There must be a chapel on those hills.

Let's go back home. Don't you see? There is no mystery.

They are just old traditions. Let's go.

Please, don't leave me here!

Don't leave me here!

Henry, for god's sake! Did you hear that?

Enough, Joan.

You better take a sedative or you will not sleep.

- And neither will I. And tomorrow... - I heard a cry.

A woman's cry.

That may be the seagulls. Don't you hear them?

But seagulls don't fly at night.

True.

But, here...

Everything will look more normal tomorrow.

At least I hope so. Come on, try to sleep.

- The usual? - Yes.

Excuse me, take my order. I am in a hurry, and I was first.

Good bye.

Lucy, what do you need?

Please, take my order.

- We don't have what you want. - You have not even seen my order.

I seeing it right there.

Please, go away. We don't want you here.

You are open for the public, madam.

Hurry up, Lucy. What do you need?

This woman was first.

You are right. I was first.

They have strange habits here.

Like offending those who came to help them.

Like my husband.

Or beating up a poor devil, or singing on the beach at nights.

You and the doctor are not needed.

You'll change your mind when you get sick.

I'll carry that for you. You are not used to this.

Thank you.

Lucy, be careful.

What's the problem with the people of this village?

They fear strangers. Don't worry.

You must have a lot to do in the house.

- The old doctor was not too tidy. - Why?

I could work for you.

I live alone. My parents died.

Are you not scared of your neighbors? You saw that they don't like us.

- I need the money. - Ok.

You got the job. You are a brave and pretty girl.

I guess you did not join those nocturnal rites at the beach.

I don't know what rites you are talking about.

Didn't you hear the bells last night?

Those voices.

I heard nothing.

Never mind. Forget it.

We are going to be good friends.

Nobody comes to see me.

Or they are all healthy, or they don't want to see the doctor.

The probably go to a healer.

Is that true, Lucy?

Leave her alone.

Help me set the table.

Again those bells.

- Do you hear them, Lucy? - I don't hear any bell, madam.

Teddy comes to sleep in the attic.

Teddy is very scared.

- Teddy doesn't want to stay out. - Shut up! Don't scare the lady.

Henry. Do you hear them?

Sure. It is foggy-

it's a warning for sailors. What's up with Teddy?

Poor thing. He is very scared.

Give him food and send him to sleep.

Who could it be at this hour?

Lucy, open the door.

Come on, open it.

Forget it. I will open it.

They want to take me with them! I don't want to go!

Madam, tell her to go. It's too dangerous.

Please, don't let her stay!

Shut up! This girl is hysterical and needs medical care.

Don't be afraid. Come with me. You too, Joan.

It's ok. It is all over.

Relax.

Where is she?