A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Mommy!
Mejía for president, gentlemen!
PRESIDENT MEJÍA CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE
Here's to the woman
who has surpassed my dreams...
and expectations.
You.
I can't imagine how hard it must be for you to be in this place
full of memories, and surrounded by those people.
But don't forget that it's possible to endure anything...
if you keep your spirits up...
and if you're in control...
just like you've done so far.
During my presidential campaign,
everyone will be part of what I call "Present for the Future".
We'll achieve this if everyone everywhere works together.
That's why my vice-presidential candidate is a person
with integrity, heart, and intelligence,
and who has achieved the social goals that will bring us closer
to the future we wish for.
Who are you talking about, Mr. Mejía?
Mrs. Liliana Camargo Mahecha.
The ex-wife of presidential candidate, Ramiro Pérez?
Please, don't put a label on her,
Mrs. Camargo is much more than someone's wife or ex-wife.
But I don't dare speak for her.
Mrs. Camargo herself will answer all your questions.
Please, ma'am, welcome, here's your audience.
-Thank you. -I'll leave you to it.
-Welcome back, ma'am. -Thank you. Thank you.
VOTE FOR CHANGE
-Hello. -Let's be brief, please.
Sir, what's your opinion
about Mr. Guillermo Mejía's presidential ticket?
Will the Democratic Force Party defeat, with the help of Camargo,
Mr. Mejía's presidential ticket?
Well...
We'll find out on Election Day.
Right now, we're focused on our commitment
to the people of this country.
We're offering them a choice
between something new and traditional, old school politics.
Let's move on to a more personal subject, but no less important.
Mrs. Liliana Camargo is your ex-wife.
Did you split up
because you have different political ideologies?
Well, I don't like to talk about my personal life,
but, without a doubt, Mrs. Liliana Camargo and her honesty
are a good match for Mejía, who, as we know-- it isn't a secret--
is being investigated for corruption.
But there's no proof against him.
Yet.
Sir, when will you tell us about your choice for vice president?
We're currently working on it.
Soon we'll announce our selection
to the public. Thanks. Have a good evening.
Thank you.
I'm sorry for not answering when you called.
Don't worry about it. How are you doing?
Badly, but oh, much better now that you've called.
I feel the same way. That's why I called you.
Why? Did something happen?
No, no, nothing.
I just wanted to see you, but, um... I don't know if you're busy.
No, no, no, wait. I want to see you too.
If you're with Heli, it's okay.
No, no problem.
I'll ask Noemí to stay with her for a couple hours.
Better yet, let me know where we can meet, Analía.
I'll see you there.
That's treason!
Don't look at it that way, Mr. President.
First, you no longer have anything to do with her,
neither at work nor at home.
You must set your feelings aside,
because you might lose.
I'll call her. I need an explanation.
No, that's precisely what they want.
We must... Look, I can...
We can quietly play both sides.
-Yes. -No, I won't do that.
That's exactly what sets me apart from Mejía.
If we don't do it, they'll eat us alive.
I know Analía, Mejía's advisor, very well.
She tells him what to do.
In fact, I'm convinced she is behind the idea of naming your ex-wife
as his vice president.
Either we pick someone on her level,
or we lose the presidency, Ramiro.
Believe me, I know what I'm doing.
Take it easy. Keep a cool head.
My dad's sick.
What's wrong with him?
He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
And they don't think he'll last long.
I'm sorry.
Isn't there anything they can do?
Oh, I don't want to burden you with my problems. What a bore.
No, look, Pablo, please.
We're in this together, for better or worse.
If you need to talk, talk to me. Tell me what you need.
No problem.
Carolina came back from Chile.
And this divorce
will be a nightmare. She's been threatening me.
She found out you came to visit.
She found out that you called and went crazy.
I don't want to become an inconvenience to you.
You aren't.
Yes, but with that attitude, she might hurt you, you know?
I apologize for the bad news.
Don't. I want you to tell me that happens to you. Everything.
Do you know what I like the most about you?
That you made me trust you from the beginning.
It feels nice.
Don't you feel the same way?
Of course I do.
I hope we can always be honest with each other.
I'd like to tell you something particularly important to me.
Now who's the cheater?
I can imagine how happy you feel after destroying this marriage.
What are you doing here, Carolina?
Forgive me. I'm sorry.
Carolina, come here. Hey, Carolina!
-Listen to me! Calm down. -Let go of me!
Look, you can make as big a scene as you want,
but you have no right to complain.
You'll never see Helena again, do you hear me?
I have the right to see my daughter.
And if the judge agrees, she'll live with me, okay?
So, your drama and manipulation end here.
-Enough, Carolina. -The judge will never rule in your favor
because Helena isn't your daughter.
You really are sick, aren't you?
Have you lost your mind? Where did you get that from?
Carolina.
Carolina. Carolina. Come here.
Carolina.
How can she say that Helena isn't my daughter?
Well, it's just...
She's jealous and angry.
Now...
The question is, is she really
capable of lying about something so serious?
I don't know.
I swear I don't know Carolina anymore.
-Not at all. -So what are you going to do?
Well, there are ways to corroborate if what she said is true.
What matters is that she doesn't take Heli away.
I know what it's like to grow up without a father.
and I don't want that for her.
In fact, I feel guilty about all...
This isn't about me, it's about you...
I know, I know.
Look, the only thing I'm clear about is...
that Carolina can do whatever she wants...
say whatever she wants...
but I won't let her separate me from my daughter.
-All right. -Nor from you.
All right?
Okay. Promise?
Oh...
Who is it?
Someone should tell Guillermo about business hours.
-Yes, he can be pushy. -Very pushy.
You said you wanted to tell me something before Carolina arrived. What is it?
Yes.
I heard you're working for Pérez's campaign.
That's right, I forgot to tell you.
-Small detail. -Small detail, indeed.
Was that it?
Well, it has to do with it.
The truth is, I think we shouldn't talk about work anymore.
-We have a conflict of interest. -Yes, conflict of interest.
Agreed. It's about ethics.
That's right. And we must be careful
when we meet, because of your work...
-and your divorce. -All right.
-All right? -All right.
Okay.
Heli.
Carry on.
-All right. -Bye.
Bye.
What's wrong? Your demons won't let you sleep?
I'm solving a campaign issue.
It must be so hard to be you.
A man enslaved by power.
Power seduced you, dear.
Not anymore.
That's a lie.
Have you imagined a life without me?
Have you ever thought how miserable you would be?
Quite the opposite.
Your best years are over, my dear.
You'll grow old, alone, and without the status I give you...
which makes you shine in front of your stupid club friends.
You're a bastard.
You've always been.
But my days of putting up with you are numbered.
You know, you seem to forget that I know all your secrets.
Next time you threaten me
with ruining the election...
just remember that I'm capable of doing whatever it takes
to win the presidency.
Viviana Camargo is the best person
for your campaign.
My dear Analía...
You are the best one.
Do you think she'll say yes?
If she has doubts, I'll clear them away. Don't worry about it.
I knew that... since the moment I met you.
Analía, look, I brought you your favorites,
to show you how much I love you. Look.
I brought news of your accomplishments. Do you want to hear them?
Are you all right? What's eating you?
Mejía tried to kiss me.
I knew it. It took him long enough to try something like that.
It disgusted me to feel him so close.
I don't understand what I did.
I can't wrap my head around it.
I don't understand what I did to make him think, I don't know...
I feel like my blood is boiling, so I can't imagine how you felt.
Yes, but I've been preparing for this all my life.
But you're not made of iron.
And we all struggle with our weaknesses.
You have emotions,
and it's normal that once in a while you're unable to control them.
That's why I must be as strong as iron.
I can't afford to be any other way.
How are you going to handle it?
Because he won't accept "no" for an answer.
I'll use his ego against him.
Ego always brings them down.
Why didn't Mom sleep here last night?
Sweetie...
What I'm going to tell you...
it's a little bit sad, okay?
But you're old enough to understand it.
Your mom and I have split up.
Did you split up because of Analía?
Honey, where did you get that from?
Did your mom tell you that?
No, but I'm not stupid.
Helena...
Helena, look at me. Look at me.
I know you're going through a tough situation, honey.
But I won't allow you to be rude to me.
I just want the truth.
I've always been honest with you, honey. Always.
And the truth is that your mom and I won't live together anymore.
And what about me?
We'll make the best decision for you, my little one.
-Especially because... -No.
Mom told me you were doing fine.
I'm sure she told you that because...
she thought this could be fixed, but...
Why don't you try harder?
We've tried hard.
The decision is already made, honey.
Come here, my little girl.
Catalina!
Yes, sir?
Where are the 2008 balance sheets?
What's wrong with you, girl? When I say bring everything, it means everything.
Go get them, damn it!
Jorge, this way, please.
So, these are the facilities.
We have 45 employees, more or less.
Allow me to introduce you to Santiago, my cousin.
Santiago, what's up?
-Hey, cousin, how are you doing? -Good, good.
Great.
This is Jorge Padrón.
-Nice to meet you. Santiago Castiblanco. -Jorge.
He'll be working with us.
He is the auditor that my brother and I hired.
And he needs a quiet place to work.
Yes... Of course.
Catalina!
Yes, sir?
Um, meet Mister...
-Jorge. -Jorge Padrón.
-How do you do? -How are you? Nice to meet you.
He'll be working with us.
Find him a comfortable office, please.
Sure, right away.
-Thank you very much. -Excuse me.
Please.
Thank you. See you later.
See you later, sir. Nice to meet you.
Were you asleep?
What are you doing here, Mom?
I came to see if you did what we agreed to.
But I guess you got nowhere, since you are here.
I'm not feeling well.
Are you sick?
Uh...
I'm depressed.
Did you fight with your dad again?
-I told you that's not good... -Mom, Dad is the least of my problems.
This is what's bothering me.
Juan Mario Mejía!
-What do you think of Mejía? -I don't have an opinion of him!
Since that tramp uploaded that video, I'm the country's laughingstock.
You shouldn't watch those things.
It's impossible not to. They're everywhere.
I'm the country's clown.
Juan Mario, please, focus on what we talked about.
What's wrong?
Hello.
And goodbye.
What did your sainted mother want?
To see my son.
I'm worried about him.
You should try to be a good father once in a while.
You know what? I'll take your motherly advice.
That's great.
So? Will you always need Mommy's help?
Look, Mom thinks I'm...
Lower your voice.
-Even if Mom says I'm... -Lower your voice!
Mom says I'm not well,
but there's nothing further from the truth.
Mothers.
You're the man.
I want you to manage and lead the area meetings
with Liliana Camargo.
I'm in. Sure.
I don't want to do it.
-Ask Otoniel. -No.
Right now he is busy with his work.
Doesn't that jerk love attention?
Besides, he's one of the community action chiefs.
He's perfect for Mejía's campaign.
Yes, but working with him will mess with our heads.
Why don't you want him there?
I don't care whether he's there or not.
But he's a difficult person.
Yeah, well, that's true.
Right now, I want both of you to become leaders.
You have my absolute trust.
Do it! Say yes!
Are you going to look a gift horse in the mouth?
You always say "for our friendship, I don't know, I...
I'll be by her side, I'll support her..."
You're full of it.
Say yes.
What do I have to do?
At that meeting you'll also meet with Santiago Castiblanco.
That pig who's Mejía's brother-in-law?
Precisely. I need you to find out what secrets
he knows about Mejía, so we can hit him hard.
Wait, but... What's the deal with that man?
Didn't you say he is dangerous?
Yes, but Santiago is a coward.
And I'm sure we can use him to bring Mejía down.
David brought a consultant to the construction company...
an external auditor.
I warned you, asshole, but you didn't listen to me.
Look, Guillermo, there's no need to get upset.
I'm just giving you a heads-up.
I'm ahead of you.
I'm cleaning everything, so he doesn't find anything weird.
Yeah, you'd better. Otherwise, you will sink alone.
You know that, don't you?
Let me remind you that your son and I are in this together.
Is that a threat?
-No. -Is this how it's going to be?
No, I'm just telling you so you are aware
that Juan Mario might also get hurt.
Go fix this.
You were born to wreck my life.
You're so selfish.
-Please, please. -Leave him alone! Leave him alone!
-Please, let him go! -Mom, let him hit me!
-Leave him alone. -Enough! Enough!
How does it feel to force your son to do what you want,
and to give orders?
What are you talking about? I don't understand.
What do we want?
-Well, to get away from Dad. -That's right.
You know he'll never allow it.
That's why you have to go back to the campaign.
Well, what's the plan exactly?
Make peace with him.
Lie through your teeth.
Go back to work with him and accomplish what I never could.
Do something to stop his abuse.
Juan? Juan! Are you...?
-Oh... -Don't, hey.
You fool! You scared me! What are you doing there?
You can't stand to see a person resting, can you?
I was trying to meditate until you got here.
Are you serious?
I mean, are you aware that if Dad sees you like this,
-he's going to...? -Hey, I'm sick
of doing everything I can to please Dad or Mom.
Oh, wow.
Really, did you have a fight with your closest ally and advocate?
Sister, in this family
the only ones who should be allied are you and me.
But even so, Dad has been a genius.
He has turned us against each other. He's made us argue and compete,
to show him which of us is better.
The sad thing is that neither of us measure up.
And did you figure all that out while you were meditating?
What I figured out is that I'm sick
of being squeezed between my parents, of watching them hurt each other.
Come on, it isn't that bad. You're overreacting.
Are you blind?
Haven't you seen how they treat each other?
How do you think they treated each other when you were kidnapped?
Do you think that when you were kidnapped
our family gathered in love and peace?
Are you going to deny that you weren't deeply hurt
when they didn't pay your ransom right away?
Well, you don't choose the family you're born into, do you?
I'm tired of suffering for being the son of Guillermo León Mejía.
What are you talking about?
Go on, play it. Enjoy it.
Are you serious?
Enough of that. Masochist much?
As much as I try to ignore that crap, it's impossible.
It's everywhere. I get memes on my cell phone.
It has taken over my life.
Yes, but you know that the lifetime of viral videos is short.
Well, sister, for your information, we broke the record.
Because that crap has been on the internet for a long time.
Well, then, turn the tables.
That's great advice.
Do you care to tell me how?
Let's see. Think.
How did you get those bullies off your back at school
when they criticized you for being "a daddy's boy"?
I used to make fun of myself even worse.
Hey, hey.
I'm glad you started using your big brain.
Now it's your turn to use it.
Talk to me.
I've been testing software
that filters addresses 6.5 times faster than conventional ones.
Because the conventional ones only do 4.2...
Enough, please, Benji. Get to the point, okay?
Well, Inés is dead, I mean, it's a dead end, right?
But, not quite,
because she has a daughter who collects her pension.
Yes, but that doesn't mean she knows
what happened between my mom and Mejía 26 years ago.
It still seems worth contacting her.
Yeah, I'm on it.
Coordinate, brainy.
Send me Inés's daughter's address.
I already sent it to you.
Little gossip.
I sent you the address where she works after school.
I came to the headquarters early
to organize an extraordinary meeting and you weren't here.
What's wrong?
I apologize for not answering before. I was with the media,
explaining the merits of Camargo's joining the ticket.
Don't take long, please.
Hey, guys.
For those who don't know who I am, let me tell you. I'm Juan Mario Mejía,
the imbecile who mistreated the police
and who was seduced by a tramp.
But, the guy you're seeing now...
so full of flaws...
Because I must admit it. I'm plagued with flaws...
knows a lot...
Wait a second, we need visuals...
I know a lot
about "the filthy world of politics."
Daddy, where are you?
What about lunch?
I was at the shop. I didn't have time.
And I won't cook lunch tomorrow either because I'll be at Mejía's headquarters.
What do you mean? What are you going to do there?
Meet the new official community leader of Mejía's campaign.
They appointed me and Toto. We have a meeting there tomorrow.
Why didn't they tell me anything?
How should I know?
But don't worry.
Tomorrow I'll see how it's done and I'll get you in right away.
No, it's okay. I don't need any favors from you.
And, from what I can see, you still have feelings for that guy, don't you?
Toto?
I don't feel anything for Toto. What feelings?
You spend your time laughing with him. Do you think I'm stupid?
He knocked you up once. If you aren't careful, he'll do it again.
Show some respect. Don't you dare treat me like a tramp.
You still have feelings for that guy, don't you?
Will you continue behaving like a tramp? Will you?
Tell me!
I apologize for the delay.
I was answering a few calls from journalists
who want to interview Liliana today.
This is more important than anything else.
Make sure it doesn't happen again.
It won't.
Do you want to start by adding Liliana's programs
to our presidential project?
Yes, sure. Go ahead.
So...
First things first.
It's key that the community leaders get on board.
They're their neighborhoods' engines, and also the engines
of our entire gender equality program nationwide.
We could make videos with real testimonials
that show these people's accomplishments and how far we'll go.
-I like that. -Me too.
In fact, we can create a media plan
to inform the country about the key themes
of our programs, entrepreneurship and equity.
Of course, with Liliana's support,
who now has joined our team.
Reach out to those leaders. We'll meet with them right away.
I'll take care of creating the message
and I'll work on the testimonials after that.
Okay, now that you mention it,
it is very important that, from here on,
you always include the name of the party.
Don't forget you're not working alone, we're the Democratic Force Party.
That could be the slogan.
And it's also key that always,
either at the beginning or at the end of every speech,
you include the following sentence:
"The government of Guillermo Mejía
will tirelessly support the social equity program."
"...I'm delivering, and I'll keep doing it."
That's all, ladies and gentlemen.
Guillermo.
Can we talk in private, please?
We need to talk about what happened.
About you being late today?
No, about what happened yesterday.
And what happened?
What did you think happened?
Well, at some point you were getting too close to me...
I think you misinterpreted it.
I paid you a compliment with all due respect,
and you reacted, well, in a way that...
Have you experienced sexual harassment before?
Yes.
I'm really sorry.
But I'm not like that.
And when I told you I'd never had a partner like you, it was true.
And when I tried to thank you with a hug,
well, I don't know what you thought.
Look, I'm sorry, Guillermo.
I'm ashamed. I got confused.
Really, I think I misunderstood, as you pointed out.
That's right.
But you know what? I don't want you to feel uncomfortable.
Nothing happened here.
However, we'll have to travel a lot together.
We'll work late nights together.
And if you're on your guard, thinking bad thoughts...
That's not going to happen.
Look, Analía,
if you feel like leaving, I'll respect your decision.
Of course not.
Look.
Please accept my apology.
Because of what happened to me, well, my reaction was unconscious.
But I know that you're a gentleman,
and you'll never see me as anything else
than your right hand in the campaign.
Of course not.
I'm a married man. Completely loyal and faithful.
No need to say it.
All right.
I'm glad we cleared things up.
-I'll get back to work. -Don't. Take the afternoon off.
Perhaps you need to go out, have fun.
When was the last time you dated? If you don't mind my asking.
-Two years ago. -Ugh, that's a long time.
Yes, this is a very demanding job.
Yes, but once in a while, it's good to go out, to meet people.
Promise me you will.
But why?
I'm already here. What can we do?
Rosario! Good to see you again. How are you?
I'm Mark Salinas. We met at your aunt's house, Eugenia de la Torre.
Do you remember?
-Yes, of course. I know who you are. -Nice to see you.
I didn't know you frequented this club.
I don't. I had a meeting but they stood me up.
Can you believe how rude people can be?
People are so disrespectful.
By the way, now that I see you, I'd like to tell you that I'm happy
to learn your daughter is safe. From the bottom of my heart.
Thank you. It was a nightmare I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
Of course.
And do you have any?
No, I don't.
At least, I hope I don't.
Nice to see you.
Nice to see you too.
Well, I don't know if you're up for it, but I'm going to have lunch here.
Would you like to have lunch with me? I mean, if you're not busy.
If you'd like to. If you can.
Sure.
In fact, I often eat alone.
It's better to have company than to be alone, isn't it?
-Let's go, then. -Let's go.
-How much do I owe you? -1800 pesos, please.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
Your change.
-Thank you very much. -Have a nice day.
-Take care. -All right.
Hello, Lucia?
-Do I know you? -I'm Isabella Aponte.
I'd like to ask you a few questions about your mother.
My mom died.
Yes, I know, and I'm sorry.
Actually, the questions are about her friendship with Darelis Junca.
Excuse me, I'm busy.
I won't take much of your time.
I'm busy, okay?
Anything else?
-No, that will do. -Okay.
As I said, they worked for the De la Torre family 26 years ago.
-Who are you? -I told you, Isabella.
Yes, but what do you do for a living? Who do you work for?
I'm a private investigator and any information you give me,
whatever your mom said to you about Darelis...
Miss, a coffee and a croissant, please.
Yes, right away. I'm coming.
Lucía, I work for Darelis' relatives.
And this is about correcting a miscarriage of justice.
Yes, but I don't know anything, and I don't want to get in trouble.
You won't get in trouble,
because no one will know we spoke.
But I don't have anything to tell you.
-I don't know what to tell you, really. -You know something.
And that's why you're afraid.
Look.
This is Darelis. She was run over and died. And this is her little daughter.
Her daughter died too.
I know because my mom loved them very much.
And she told me about them.
That's why. That's why I need you to help me.
Tell me everything your mom told you
about what happened to Darelis.
I know as much as you.
Darelis died when she was run over by a car.
Look, I talked to Marta Montañés.
She also worked with Darelis and your mom.
And she said that what happened to Darelis wasn't an accident,
It could have been murder.
If that's the case, they locked up an innocent person.
The killer of the woman your mom loved so much is out there.
Please help us do justice.
The truth will set you free.
Come on.
My mom told me that Darelis
went to court to prove the paternity of a councilman back then.
And did she tell you who it was?
No, but Darelis was obsessed with making the guy face her.
And then she turned up dead.
Besides that, I don't know anything about the girl's accident or the bomb.
After that, my mom ran away from that house, scared to death.
Of course.
Thank you.
I'm glad you can use what I told you.
But I'm going to ask you a favor. Don't come to see me again.
No, no, don't worry. Really. I promise.
Thank you.
Hey, changing the subject.
What do you think about the fact that my candidate's ex
is now supporting your husband's candidacy?
Kind of weird, isn't it?
Guillermo, doesn't talk to me about that.
Besides, talking about the campaign bores me to tears.
I hear about it all the time at home, so...
You're right.
I imagine going out to lunch gives you a little break, right?
I'm asking too many questions. I'm sorry.
You work for my husband's competitor, so, I don't think it's a good idea...
Don't take it the wrong way, please.
Let's talk about something else. The weather, whatever you want.
Really, I didn't mean to bother you.
I just have one more question. I'd like to know...
How Analía Guerrero behaved
during your husband's campaign. That's all.
It's okay.
I know, I understand that politics
are a bit boring. You're absolutely right.
Yes, my husband's campaign is boring.
Right.
Why are you asking me about Analía?
I'm simply curious, I've known... I've known her for a long time.
and she's made pretty risky decisions.
-That's all. -That's what saved my daughter.
Actually, I didn't like her as a campaign adviser,
but now we owe her a lot.
Right. Of course.
Just a second.
Yes?
Great. I'm on my way.
Well, I have to go.
It's been a pleasure to have lunch with you. I hope we do it again.
-Likewise. -Yes.
And, whenever you want to play squash, let me know. I play too.
I'd love to see you again. Really.
I mean it.
Of course.
Take care.
See you later.
That was the secret my mom had about Mejía.
That criminal got her pregnant.
Of course.
So, that guy raped your mom.
It matches the story we know.
He killed her while she was pregnant.
My mom wanted him to face her, but he killed her.
He'd rather kill her than recognize
that a housekeeper was expecting his child.
Analía, if your mom managed to file the case,
there should be a document.
I went to court with my mom.
That's where I met Andrea.
Do you remember the court number or a name, whatever?
Hello, how are you?
Um, I have a question. Do you know where
the office of Mrs. Fabiola Contreras is?
Uh, yes, it's on the third floor.
But if you're looking for a lawyer,
I recommend that you go to a law firm,
because that lady isn't trustworthy.
-Excuse me. -Okay, thank you.
-Okay. Sir... -Goodbye.
That's it.
The name of the woman who handled my mom's case was Fabiola Contreras.
I just need your mom's name.
Nowadays, all the files are digitized, but...
-I can't find anything. -It can't be. Look again.
I entered your mom's name, Mejía's, the year,
the lawyer who filed the case...
but it doesn't exist.
They must've destroyed it before...
Subtitle translation by: Helen Siers the year,