A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Mommy!
Mejía for president, gentlemen!
Guillermo,
our daughter's life depends on what you do.
Please, don't make the wrong decision.
I think the smartest thing to do is wait for another call...
Look, you have to be assertive. Let's have a press conference.
You should address Sofía's kidnapping head-on.
-No, I won't allow it. -I can get it done by tomorrow.
-I don't agree! -No problem.
We'll announce to the country and the media
what's going on with your daughter and then I'll make sure
to post photos of her all over social media.
Analía, please, it's ridiculous to think
that whoever has Sofía will set her free just because of that.
Not just because of that. We'll generate a nationwide movement.
The country will demand that they free Sofía.
And they will panic.
Right, then they'll hurt my niece because they're going to panic.
Do you think they're capable?
Really?
Do you think they'll defy a country united in solidarity?
It's more likely that someone will turn them in.
Memo,
it's crazy to speculate how those criminals will react
if you confront them like that!
That's fear speaking! You can't be silent!
Because if you are,
they'll know they're in complete control of the situation.
And if you decide to do it, you have to make them understand
that if anything happens to Sofía, they will go down.
And they'll have to fight against the whole nation,
because I'm sure that the nation will be on your side.
What's more,
all of your opponents, even the strongest ones, Guillermo,
will support you in this.
We'll do as you say.
No, no! I won't allow it!
Rosario, stop. Tell me how you're going to do that.
Explain to me how you're going to do that.
I'll make it even simpler.
Giving in doesn't guarantee that they'll give us Sofía back,
or that they won't also kidnap you or this moron.
What if they don't? We can't know if they will!
Right.
Of course, but we have to make a decision,
and since I'm the one who makes the decisions in this house,
I'm going to let them know who they're messing with,
and that nobody messes with me.
Period.
Go calm her down.
Oh!
Rosario!
Did you see? You see how she's hypnotized Guillermo?
She's hypnotized him! That woman is going to get Sofía killed!
Mom, calm down. I mean, she's right. We have to make a decision.
Don't defend her!
Ever since Dad started running for president,
a lot of strange things have happened.
I'm sure someone very powerful is behind all this.
Someone like whom?
I don't know, but I'm sure Analía will find out.
Listen, Juan Mario. Please, don't argue with me!
If you're going to take that woman's side, then get out.
Get out!
I don't know how she does it.
I don't know how she does it, but...
I feel like Analía is breaking us apart.
You know, I feel exactly the same way.
I don't know, but she can't be amongst us anymore.
I thought you were going to say I'm crazy...
like my husband.
Please, Rosario, how can you say that? I would never do that.
I don't have anything against her, I don't have proof of anything,
but I want her out of the campaign.
We don't have proof, but...
don't worry. I'm working on that.
You should get some rest for now, you know?
Get some sleep.
And relax.
Don't worry.
I just want to wake up when they return Sofía.
Well, I'll leave you for now. We'll talk tomorrow. Get some sleep.
My blessings.
Do you have five minutes, please?
Please. I beg you. Just five minutes, please.
Please.
We can't throw our marriage away over a misunderstanding.
Look...
I swear.
I swear. I had nothing to do with Mauricio. I...
I know it looked a little weird, but I swear nothing is going on with him.
I know I've made a lot of mistakes. I know, but...
Pablo, I love you. I...
I don't want a separation.
Why don't...
Why don't we take this time while I'm gone to...
to think, to...
to miss one another?
Please, let's not throw all of this away.
Please, look at everything we've built together. Please.
We've tried to make this work and it never has, Carolina.
-No, this time is different. -It's best to end on a good note,
or we'll really hurt each other. Even worse, we'll hurt our child,
which is the only thing that matters here.
Please.
What happened?
Mejía won't pay the ransom.
I suggested that.
What if something bad happens to Sofía?
We don't have the luxury of entertaining that possibility.
So get everything ready to flood all social media with photos of Sofía
after Mejía gives his statement to the press.
Okay.
And you, take care of the Marta Montañez investigation.
Give Benji some support.
Investigate everything about Sofia's friends and ex-boyfriends.
I know she was upset with someone.
She has a history of dating sleazy guys.
We also have to look into Mejía's enemies.
Yes, we can't rule anybody out.
I know this is dangerous,
but if Sofía's kidnapping has a good outcome due to my advice,
I will become Mejía's best ally.
Better than Santiago or Rosario, who's still at war with him.
Yes, in regards to that...
I heard a conversation between them.
They want to remove you from Mejía's life and the campaign.
Did they say how?
No, but Santiago told Rosario he was on it,
and she hates you.
Fine.
So we'll have to get ahead of the police and the Engineer.
Ultimately, the only way for me to win Rosario over
is by bringing her daughter back.
Let's do it.
Breaking news, we have confirmed the kidnapping of Sofía Mejía,
daughter of Guillermo León Mejía,
presidential candidate for the Democratic Force Party.
Let's hear his statement.
I stand here, in front of you,
to give you some sad and worrisome news.
The terrible tragedy of a kidnapping
has struck me and my family today.
And it is embarrassing that this kind of crime still happens in our country,
carried out by criminals whose purpose is to crush the spirit of good people.
For this, they use cruel strategies,
like the ones being used by those who are holding my daughter
against her will.
They still...
haven't asked for a ransom to let her go and we don't have proof
that Sofía is all right.
But this is how they toy with families.
Driving them to despair in order to be in control.
Which is why I address them here directly.
I know you are watching,
and I want you to know
that if this was against my family alone, I would pay the ransom.
But that's not what this is.
This crime is against our whole country.
And we can't allow it.
Sofía is the daughter of an honest family, just like any other.
And whatever happens to her,
will be happening to every one of our fellow citizens.
Sofía is a strong woman.
Very strong.
She knows about my fight
against kidnapping all these years.
She wouldn't want me to give in
to you, you criminals,
so that these types of crimes can keep happening.
That guy's not going to pay.
The whole world knows about this shit now. You said the old man would pay.
And he will. Listen. Mejía is trying to scare us, that's all.
...able to deal with these cases. Furthermore,
we are offering a reward for any leads
that could help in the capture of these criminals.
You won't crush us.
Free my daughter...
because a harsh punishment awaits you,
and justice will prevail.
Thank you very much.
What a cheapskate this guy is.
Unwilling to pay a cent for his daughter's freedom?
That must be all over social media by now. Check it out.
Look it up.
Those guys who are keeping her must have seen it,
and what will they do? Kill her.
I agree with Mejía.
He shouldn't give in. That's the kind of president we need.
Sometimes you need someone who has an iron fist. You need an iron fist.
Toto, did you forget the tamales?
An iron fist, huh?
No, the guy's right.
The guys who have her must be wetting their pants right now.
I assure you.
Let's see who's scaring who.
Ñejo, what are you going to do, brother?
What we should've done in the beginning,
so that these people will know we're serious.
Look, we can't do anything to that girl.
Why not?
They'll pay whatever we ask for after we send them
-an ear or a finger from that twit. -Come on, don't be stupid, brother.
Trust me. Please, don't be stupid.
-There are other solutions. -Which ones?
I can't think of any right now,
but I know that if you lay one finger on that girl,
they won't give us one penny,
and all our efforts will have gone to shit. Calm down!
Don't tell me to calm down! I'm not wasting any time.
Let me see your hand.
Give me your hand!
We thought your dad loved you more than that.
Let me see your finger.
Come on, calm down, brother!
What's that? You would rather die for this chick or what?
I was the one who set this up, so don't fuck with me.
I'm warning you, if you hurt that girl, I'm leaving.
Be smart. That guy will pay!
Let's do things right.
Calm down.
As soon as you find the ones who did this,
make sure Sofía is all right.
And then kill them.
Yes, I'll pick you up and then we'll go to Guillermo's.
I didn't forget. Okay. Bye.
And where are you going?
With you.
We're not doing well enough to go handle such a delicate matter together.
Besides, didn't you postpone the trip to spend more time with our child?
Stay here.
How can we help you, Major? We don't have much time.
You know the first 72 hours are crucial.
Tell me, sir, have you been threatened lately?
Nothing serious.
Some false accusations, things I've dealt with all my life.
Are you suspicious of anyone close to you?
I'm asking because, in these cases, that's a high probability.
I know, Major, that the main suspects are often within the circle of family
and close friends, but that's not my case. I am very careful.
Please, focus on my daughter.
Does anybody know if Ms. Sofía had any bad relationships with anybody?
-Her boyfriend. -Ex.
She already left that bum.
No, she only said that so you'd back off,
but she kept seeing him in secret.
I actually heard her having a discussion over the phone with somebody
and it seemed like it was her boyfriend.
Do we know the man's name?
Ignacio López, but they call that bum Nacho.
All right, I can do some research on social media and her friends.
Yes, the GAULA is gathering information as we speak
with the Digital Crimes Unit,
but any clue is very important right now.
Please, don't leave the house for anything.
We have to be alert for any contact they might want to have
with any of you.
From now on, you'll have a squad with you 24 hours a day.
And if the people who have her don't reach out?
They will.
Amen.
You know those thugs just want the money.
Well, they may not do so as soon as you may want, ma'am.
That's the modus operandi of these type of criminals.
They want families to fall apart in order to obtain...
what they want.
Well, I'll head out now. Excuse me.
Major.
Thank you.
-It's my pleasure, sir. -Be well.
-Thank you. -Be well, goodbye.
Analía.
Go rest. It's pointless for all of us to be...
-waiting here. -Okay.
As you wish. I'm going to meet with my team, anyway,
to look into social media. I'll let you know If I hear anything.
Excellent idea.
Okay. Excuse me.
I'm leaving too. I'm exhausted.
If anything happens to my daughter, I swear I'll come after you.
I know you're in distress, Rosario, but really...
No, you have no clue.
Do you have any children?
No, of course not. I know you're single.
So you have no idea how I'm feeling.
Not having children doesn't mean I don't understand your pain.
I don't believe you.
Rosario, I came here to help. That's my job.
Yeah? It doesn't look like it.
Ever since you came into our lives, there's been misfortune after misfortune.
I'm sorry you see it that way.
But I will let my actions prove the opposite.
If something goes wrong with Sofía, it'll be on your conscience,
even if you don't know what that is.
Your life will be over, I swear.
Oh. Thank you, son.
-Hello. -Hello.
-How are you? -Fine.
Well, you know. We're very concerned about our girl.
I can imagine. It's the least one can do. Go in, if you like.
-Everyone's in the study. -Yes.
Let's go.
Hello.
-How are you? -Fine, and you?
Okay. How is Helena doing?
The little one. You know, she sprained her ankle.
Oh!
Yes, she'll be on crutches for a little while.
Anyway, tell me. How's everything with Sofía going?
The GAULA is investigating it, but the kidnappers haven't called
or asked for anything.
Terrible, isn't it?
I don't know what I would do if this happened to my daughter, honestly.
I can't believe Guillermo announced he won't pay for his daughter's ransom.
Because he believes he shouldn't go against a policy
that he's always supported.
Analía, it's his daughter. That's irrelevant right now.
Anyway, do the police have any leads?
They're investigating. It looks like Sofía is known for dating creeps,
so they're looking into her ex-boyfriends.
Okay. Do they suspect anyone in particular?
Why?
Because I met her last heartbreaker.
What was his name again? Acho, Nicho.
-Nacho? -Him.
-Ignacio López. -Him, yeah.
Yes, Juan Mario just mentioned him, but we don't have his address.
-We don't know how to find him. -I do.
Sofi.
Is everything okay?
Ouch...
-Nacho. -The boyfriend.
Pablo de la Torre, how are you? I'm Sofía's cousin.
So you're her cousin? That's why she didn't say I'm her boyfriend. She...
She's embarrassed to introduce me to her family.
-Sure. Sofi, let's go. We're going home. -Hey, she's taken care of.
I'm not asking you.
Sofi, let's go. Let's go, cousin.
No, we're fine. We're fine. Right, sweetie?
We're fine. Look, we're fine now.
-Regards. Okay? -Bye, cousin.
Sorry.
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-Do you have an address? -Yes, of course.
I'll send it to you right away.
-We should tell the police, right? -It's that one.
That one. Okay. There it goes.
-Did you get it? -Perfect.
Do me a favor. Don't tell Guillermo anything, okay?
I don't want them to get too hopeful right now over a tip.
-Okay, no problem. -Okay.
Keep me posted, all right?
-Yes. -Okay.
-Thank you. -Thank you, too.
Weren't you resting?
No, I can't. Not until my daughter is with me.
All you do is make mistakes.
So sorry.
No, Memo. Don't worry.
We understand perfectly what you're going through.
It's a very distressing moment, filled with despair. No...
In any case, Rosario,
you have to find the strength to keep yourself calm.
Yes, sweetheart, come on, I'll take you upstairs.
No! Don't touch me!
No, I won't let you treat me like I'm crazy!
So sorry, Aunt, but you have no idea what we're going through so,
please, don't tell me to calm down. Please.
Sorry, excuse me. Rosario is right.
All right?
Cousin, we don't know
what you and Guillermo are going through, okay?
But that's what we're here for, to help you with anything you need.
Thank you, Pablo, and everybody.
This is in the hands of the police now.
Something I disagree with.
Those thugs aren't saying anything.
Tell me, what has your amazing, dependable man found out?
Nothing yet.
Because he's useless, and your air of superiority is too.
You know who else is useless? Analía is useless!
As a family, we need to stay close right now, yes?
No matter how desperate or upset we are, we can't attack each other, cousin.
I agree completely.
But she insists that we are to blame for what's happening to my daughter,
and she won't listen to anyone.
Here, cousin. Listen to me. Come here.
Look at me.
Those kidnappers are the only ones to blame, okay?
So we have to stick together, remain united, unite our forces,
and get Sofía back home safe and sound, all right?
If we turn into our own worst enemies, then we'll get nowhere and you know it.
Okay?
We're a family. Don't forget that.
We're with you. You're not alone.
Okay?
Yes.
Go ahead.
No clues.
Up to you.
Let's go before the police get here.
Yes, I saw her here and on the news. They're all playing this shit nonstop.
Man, ain't it something to be rich and powerful? Everyone comes to help.
What do you think about Mejía? He's got guts. He's playing hardball.
I was the one who told him to do that.
Damn!
I see where this is going now.
What are you talking about?
If the goal is to screw Mejía up,
then you will really have succeeded when these guys hurt his little doll.
No, no. I want the opposite.
No, what do you mean? You lost me.
Toto, I'm here so you can help me save her.
Right, but isn't the idea to get revenge on that jerk Mejía?
I mean, if these guys don't bring that girl back,
-you will have hit the mark. -Right, but it's not Sofia's fault
that her dad is such a monster.
I don't want them to hurt her.
What's more,
I want Mejía to be the only one to suffer for all the hate I have.
So, are you going to help me or not?
Sure, I got it.
But if we're going to work together,
I have to ask you not to question the way I work, yeah?
What's the matter?
I told my team something very similar on our way over to Mejía's.
So, you see? Perhaps we're not so different, after all.
No.
In some aspects, we're not.
What do you have? How should we do it? Any leads we could follow?
Yes, here.
This is Sofía's ex-boyfriend's address.
We looked into him and the guy's a parasite.
There's a difference between that and kidnapping his ex, right?
Well, it's the only thing that we have for now,
so we can't disregard it.
No armed organizations have taken credit for Sofía Mejía's kidnapping,
the daughter of Guillermo León Mejía,
the presidential candidate for the Democratic Force Party.
This drama is shared by the 122 families who have,
so far this year, suffered the same tragedy.
Nacho.
I know it's you.
I heard you fighting with that disgusting guy.
See, I know it's you because you always find a way to walk away.
Please, help me.
Help me, will you?
You still have time.
You can still avoid screwing up your life.
You know what will happen if my dad finds out. You'll rot in jail.
My love...
Look,
if you let me go, nobody will ever know it was you, I swear.
I swear, I'll give you anything you want. I swear.
Love, I swear.
Man, I thought you'd never come back.
Don't cry.
Sofía knows it's me.
What?
Yes, brother, she heard me fighting with you. I'm in too deep.
We have to kill her, but first let's collect the ransom.
No.
I'm getting tired of your bullshit.
From now on, we'll do as I say.
You're going to go home,
you're going to stay there, and I'll take care of the princess, okay?
Trust me, brother. There's no need to kill her.
Didn't you hear me?
What are you going to do? Get out of here!
That's him. Stay alert.
-Ignacio López? -Yes.
I'm Major Vélez from the GAULA.
How can I help you?
Do you know this lady, Sofía Mejía?
Yes, she's my ex-girlfriend.
It's awful, this whole thing that's happening with her, right?
You know about it?
Well, how could I not? The news is everywhere.
And when was the last time you saw her?
Saw her? Perhaps... I don't know. Two, three months ago.
I'm really bad with dates, Major, honestly.
We have a search warrant.
This is for...
We need to search your apartment.
Then, go ahead, Major.
Allow me.
Go ahead.
Someone was here already.
And they left the place like shit.
The Engineer.
-Someone's coming. -What?
Toto.
Toto!
Do you live in this pigsty, Mr. López?
Yes, I'm sorry. Sometimes I don't have time to clean it up.
Are you very busy?
What do you do?
Uh, I'm an entrepreneur.
Check everywhere.
-Nothing, Major. -What are you saying?
Of course there's nothing, I have nothing to do
with Sofía's kidnapping. What's the matter with you?
If anything comes to mind, or if you have information on her whereabouts,
please contact me immediately. All right?
-Of course, Major, you can count on it. -Let's go.
Listen, brother. The GAULA just came to see me.
They asked me some questions about Sofía.
I had to let them search the whole apartment
which was a mess because someone had already been here.
And who was it if not the cops, huh?
It had to be the people who work for Sofía's dad, bro.
Those people are more dangerous than a cheap thief like you, Ñejo.
Mejía has no way of knowing anything, man. He doesn't.
What did you tell the police?
Nothing, obviously. But why did the major come then?
He must know something, and Sofía also knows I'm involved.
Listen, Ñejo. Please, brother.
As soon as you get that money, kill that girl.
I'm not going to jail, you hear me?
Go ahead. I'll disappear right away.
Who went in?
What happened?
If anything happens to Toto, it will be my fault.
Hello?
I escaped by a hair, but that girl is really going to get it.
What?
Yes, you were right.
The ex and this other rat I know kidnapped her.
Who?
A guy they call "Ñejo,"
but the thing is that the girl recognized her ex, so he's taking off.
He's leaving the dirty work to the other guy.
And Sofía?
They're going to keep her alive to get the family to pay,
but then they're going to kill her.
Grandma, no, be careful with those type of therapies...
Yes, because... Hello.
If you don't take care of your knee, then what?
Well, of course not.
Why didn't you go after that guy to get information
on her whereabouts, so we could go rescue her?
Because the place is full of cops. If you want me to follow him,
I'll do it, but that guy's not going anywhere near Ñejo or the girl.
Okay. So you know this Ñejo person?
Yes.
He's an asshole. I kicked him out of La Herradura some time ago.
Do you have a way to find him?
I think so.
Listen, no matter what you think, this guy just wants the money.
That's not a problem.
We have to get her home safe and sound.
All right.
Okay. Nacho López is behind this.
Okay.
Now...
Now, even though we have a chance to rescue Sofía,
it still doesn't mean they won't kill her.
And if anything happens to her, it'll be my fault.
If you already know who it is, then why don't you turn him in?
I can't!
Even if Nacho gets caught...
it doesn't mean that the other guy won't kill Sofía
if he feels cornered.
Work on the social media side, so everyone knows who Sofía is.
And highlight the reward we're offering in return for any clues.
We need to speak with all types of media, okay?
We need to keep Sofía's kidnapping case alive and relevant.
We have to buy Toto some time.
Where are you going?
To Mejía's. I need him to feel my support right now.
We'll talk about what'll happen if things don't go as we planned.
Don't worry.
Hello.
What are you doing here?
Sorry about the time, I couldn't stay home wondering about Sofía.
The police still haven't found anything and...
these people are not communicating.
How is Rosario doing?
She's sleeping, thanks to those pills she takes.
This may be the hardest thing I've gone through in my whole life.
Wait, how are you going to use Sofía's kidnapping?
I'm not the one who kidnapped her.
Besides, we're not going to soften up now.
Let me remind you: I'm here to become indispensable to Mejía,
and destroy him. So, yes, Benji.
I'll use whatever is necessary.
Ever since you came into our lives, there's been misfortune after misfortune.
I'm sorry you see it that way.
If something goes wrong with Sofía, it'll be on your conscience,
even if you don't know what that is.
Your life will be over, I swear.
This is my fault.
No, it's not. Why do you say that?
Because I suggested this strategy,
and now we don't know what will happen to your daughter.
You told me not to kneel down,
and to face those thugs.
You know why you weren't wrong? Because I was thinking the same thing.
The same.
But I saw Rosario so upset...
I saw my wife so upset...
that I wasn't capable of making a decision...
until you advised me.
If something happens to Sofía because we didn't pay...
No, the whole country will think it was my fault and...
that's a risk I took.
You think I don't know what's at stake?
You understand everything.
Analía...
we're both made of the same stuff.
You're strategic.
You're always one step ahead, like me.
That's why we're different from the others.
That's why they don't understand us.
You know I'm here for you unconditionally.
So call me if you need anything.
Sure, get some rest.
Thank you for being so considerate,
-but I know you need it. -That's right.
Call me if you hear any news.
-No one can let their guard down. -No.
-They won't break us. -No.
-Or anybody. -Or anybody.
Thank you.
Who is it?
Andrei Robiras, also known as "Toto".
Some fool who was raised on the street.
And now, a criminal with a lot of power in the neighborhood.
In which neighborhood?
La Herradura, sir.
La Herradura?
La Herradura...
I knew there had to be a connection somewhere.
And that's nothing. Keep reading the file.
This rat has been in jail for theft,
possession and distribution of hallucinogens.
That's quite the thug that Ms. Guerrero is hanging out with.
Listen, Fajardo.
Don't lose sight of Analía.
I'm sure that together with this and what we've found,
we'll uncover what's rotten
and she'll come down from the pedestal he has her on.
You bet, sir.
And with my sister's support, plus all the evidence,
we'll send that rat back to Mexico.
What's up?
Have you heard anything about Nacho or Ñejo?
They're both in hiding.
But I told my people to follow Ñejo, who's the boss,
the one that matters.
You didn't have to come all the way here to ask me that, did you?
I can't stand being at home or in the office.
I need you to find that guy, Toto, okay? The clock is ticking.
Relax. Breathe.
That dog won't do anything before asking the family for the ransom.
The guy's not dumb, okay?
He knows they'll ask him for proof that she's alive.
We're going to do a protest.
Let's use Otoniel to mobilize the people in the neighborhood.
Let him spread the word about the reward we have
for anyone who brings us clues about Ñejo and Sofía.
We have to find that guy.
No more kidnappings!
"No more kidnappings" is the cry of the community,
which denounces these attacks and sympathizes
with the current difficult situation of the presidential candidate,
-Guillermo León Mejía and his family. -We want freedom!
No more kidnappings! Free Sofía!
No more kidnappings! Free...
We're seeing the same reaction in different places across the country,
where people are joining the protests against the scourge of kidnappings.
We want freedom!
We want justice!
Freedom!
Free Sofía!
-Justice! -Justice!
What's with all the questions? New merchandise, boss!
Asshole.
Do you like trouble or what?
Come down.
We had to do it the hard way, boss.
The guy got nasty, but here's what you ordered. No?
Sit still, asshole.
Good job, guys.
So what's up, Ñejo? What's new?
What did you bring me here for?
Didn't we agree we would never see each other's faces again?
Let's bring the tone down, okay?
I know you kidnapped Sofía Mejía.
The whole damn country is talking about it.
That's bullshit.
Let's not waste time.
You know, I have whistle blowers everywhere
who tell me what you're up to.
Sing for us.
How are we doing?
He's all yours.
Who are you?
That's not important.
What matters is that this is your lucky day.
Because I won't just help you avoid 30 years in jail for the stupidity
of kidnapping the daughter of a presidential candidate.
I will also help you make money.
Can you imagine what will happen when we give him to the police?
And we're also about to find Nacho.
Yes, we know you are working together.
So,
who do you want to negotiate with?
With me? Or with the people who will hang you?
Subtitle translation by: Paula Llapur ang you?