El Infierno

HELL

- I'm leaving, Ma. - Take care of yourself.

Pedro.

- I love you cabrón. - Don't worry.

As soon as I make a few bucks, I'll come back for you.

20 YEARS LATER...

Through my mom, I'm Mexican,

By destiny, I am American,

I'm from the golden race,

I'm Mexican American.

I understand English,

But I also speak Spanish,

I'm from the noble race,

I'm Mexican American.

Your money, man.

Gimme your money or I'll kill you. Come on.

You have it there, your dough, I know it. Give it, give it.

And the watch.

Zacatecas to Minnesota,

From Tijuana to New York,

The sun and earth countries,

I defend them with my honor.

Two languages and two countries,

Two cultures that I have,

I'm proud of my luck,

For it's God will.

Shit.

How are you, Ma?

I'm Benjamin. Don't you recognize me?

Benjamin!

Son of a bitch!

Thanks, Ma.

The thing I missed most about Mexico was your food.

I was sick of hot dogs and cheeseburgeres.

I really can't believe you.

20 years on the other side and you didn't even send a dollar.

I thought you were dead.

You were right, Ma.

But if you saw how bad it was.

Have you heard from your father?

I went out to see if he passed by in the street, but...

The U.S. is such a big place, Ma.

Like father, like son.

Hey, where is Pedro?

Did he go to start working in San Miguel?

No.

Your brother was killed like a dog!

He hung out with the wrong crowd, and one day he was shot.

They killed him, Ma?

But...

Why didnt you tell me!?

Ah! So now you're interested in your little brother?

But in 20 years you didn't even send a postcard.

At least to know where you were!

My Bro!

If you had kept your promise, he'd still be with us today.

My brother.

- What happened? - Don't you know?

This is our daily bread.

Remember that we are at war.

War?

Take a good look at those kids. That's how the assholes start.

Once they start, these idiots.

They'll both end up like him.

Move, Benja, the cops are coming.

Hurry, let's go.

Come on, Ma, let's go. We have nothing to do here.

Good morning, ma'am.

- Yes, young man? - I wanted to ask you.

Do you know what happened to the tire repair shop next door?

- Ah, the Garcia's one? - Yes

About eight years ago they moved...

...to the new highway, I think at 18 km.

Right next to a junkyard.

And do you know if Rogaciano Garcia still owns it?

Not that I know.

Everything is so different, isn't it?

Why so many questions? You from around here?

Don't you recognize me?

It's me, Benjamin Garcia. Benny.

I was a friend of your son, Beto.

No wonder you looked familiar.

And where is Beto?

I just came from the other side and would love to see him.

We buried him six years ago.

Oh, ma'am.

Sorry, and may God rest his soul. And Spirit.

And don't you want to know how my boy died?

It was your brother, El Diablo, that killed him.

My brother?

So, if you're planning to stay around here, be very careful, asshole.

Thanks for the heads up, ma'am...

...and... I repeat: I'm truly sorry.

You can't feel sorrier than I do.

Cochiloco, guess who's back in San Miguel.

How can I help you?

Sorry, Mr., but... "No english."

What is happening Godfather?

Don't you remember your favorite godson anymore?

What a sight for sore eyes, godson!

Look at you!

You look like shit, you damned pocho!

Look who's talking, Godfather.

Just because I'm so happy to see you...

...I won't beat the shit out of you like when you were a kid.

Let me get some beers to celebrate.

CRISIS AND VIOLENCE DEVASTATE THE COUNTRY

Had I known about this, I'd have stayed on the other side.

You have no idea what this country has become.

It couldn't be worse than when I left, Godfather.

Just imagine. Crisis, unemployment...

...violence.

This year there are around 13,000 dead.

Almost, like a Civil War, all against all.

Just like a curse.

Yeah, but tell me how you are.

How were you treated by the gringos?

20 years is a long time, isn't it?

Didn't you make loads of cash?

That... Godfather... What can I tell you?

Godfather, what do you know about my brother?

I heard so many things...

The last that I heard, he left your mother's ranch.

He was sick of being poor.

He came to San Miguel, and got involved with the wrong crowd...

Very, very bad folks.

Drug dealers, addicts, murderers.

Everyone knew him as El Diablo.

- No kidding? - Yes

And he became so famous that everyone feared him.

Until, one day he turned up dead.

They say he was shot 60 times.

60 times!?

- And who killed him? - It could have been anyone.

In this town they'll kill you for any reason.

Who can tell me more about what happened?

Your brother lived with a woman around the time he was killed.

She's called Guadalupe Soliz.

And she works at the Salon Mexico.

A fucking cesspool...

...with a shit reputation in the Red Light District of San Miguel.

A whore?

Hey! Are you alone or expecting someone?

I just want "a beer".

- Only one beer? - Oh, yes.

Gloria!

Move your ass! Bring the Señor a beer.

Sit.

Hello handsome.

Won't you buy me a drink?

Some other day, darling.

But I wanted to ask you...

...if by chance you know Señora Guadalupe Soliz.

Lupe?

I'll see if she's busy, and if not I'll send her over.

What's up, honey? What can I do for you?

Sit down, beautiful.

Can I get you something to drink?

I'm busy just now.

But if you hold on then I'll take care of you.

No, it's not like that.

I am Benjamin Garcia. Benny. I'm Pedro's brother.

I don't know if he told you something about me.

So you're the famous Benny.

I only just found out about what happened to my brother and...

...I wonder if you can tell me anything about it.

I can already imagine how it must have been for you to hear that news.

I'd love to talk, but I can't do it now.

You know, I'll give you my address.

I'm done around 8:00 p.m.

If you want to we can meet then.

What are you doing with my woman, motherfucker?

Take it easy, babe, he's a relative.

- He was just leaving, right? - Yes

Hey, brother-in-law.

Here's the address.

Take care of yourself.

What do you want, man?

I'm looking for Mrs. Lupita. She lives here, right?

She's not here now.

Besides, dickhead, you should know...

...that she doesn't take customers at home.

Take it easy, pal. I'm a not customer. I'm Benjamin Garcia.

- Her brother-in-law. - Uncle Benny.

From the U.S.?

I am also called Benjamin, I am your nephew!

Come on in, Uncle, don't stand there. My mom'll be here soon. Come in.

Do you want anything to drink?

No, I better wait until your Ma arrives.

Sit down Uncle, do don't stand around. Sit down.

Listen only,

It is true that you got rich there "Gringolandia"?

My Pa said that you were making piles of cash.

More or less. But tell me about yourself.

How did you get along with your father?

- Do you remember him? - Of course.

My father was the most badass dude in this damn town.

They say he was great with girls...

...and even better with guns.

And they say he killed more than 20 fuckers.