40 HOURS AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
Good evening, ma'am.
-Could you turn off your stove? -Yes, sir.
-Done. It's ready, ma'am. -Yes, thank you very much.
The food is ready! Laura, take it in!
Coming!
EVERY MINUTE COUNTS
Why did you want to come with me?
It's not that I don't enjoy your company,
but I found it strange that you wanted to leave the hospital.
-You can't go out alone. -Says who?
After what happened?
Besides, you don't know the city, and you're going somewhere dangerous.
You don't have to take responsibility for everyone.
I'm fine. The colonel got it much worse.
But seriously, why do you feel the need to take care of everyone?
-Want me to get out? -No, or how would I get there?
Then…
Where would we be if my brother hadn't stopped the rescue efforts?
Rosario and the newborn would be alive.
We would've reinforced that tunnel and…
You understand?
That's how politicians are.
Yeah, I know what you mean, but I feel like he wants to change.
That's what I heard from him,
or maybe it's just what I want to believe.
Sorry about the late hour.
I need to talk to the president.
Don't worry. No one's sleeping tonight.
The president is very busy, but have a seat, Nacho.
What's wrong? What do you need?
What's that?
Is that the video for the federation?
We have to accept foreign aid.
What? Why?
Things are more serious than we thought.
We really need to do this. Trust me.
I trust you. Of course I do.
Didn't we agree to protect the country's image?
You convinced us.
Look, have you been outside in the last 24 hours?
-No, I haven't. -That's why you don't understand.
Look, this has been out of hand for a long time now.
It's a huge disaster.
-And the second earthquake-- -Look, Nacho,
I don't have time for a report.
We are not accepting help from anyone, period.
Anything else?
Guillermo.
-What is that? -A confession.
-Whose confession? -Mine.
I filmed myself saying everything that happened, everything we did,
-all the mistakes we made. -Hey.
The mistakes you made.
-That I made. -And what do you want me to do with that?
Nothing.
I'll destroy it if we accept foreign aid.
What I said at the start wasn't true.
Mexico can't do this alone. We need to do something about it.
Okay, wait.
Let me see if I'm getting this right.
Are you blackmailing me?
Do you believe…
Do you believe in premonitions?
No, of course not.
Are you one of those hippies who believe in mystical stuff?
What? Of course not.
Sorry. I know you went through something terrible. I didn't mean to judge.
I just think the future isn't predictable.
Or else someone would have foreseen that earthquake happening,
or foreseen all the horrible things that happen in the world.
No.
Aren't doctors supposed to be men of science?
Yes.
But after what I lived through, buried there with Rosario and the baby,
I don't know what to think anymore.
What we do know is that help isn't arriving.
That's why it's important to get Jack's camera and tapes.
I recorded everything that goes on at the military warehouse.
That's where Colonel Hernández keeps all the things he's stolen.
Why didn't you take the camera?
I learned my lesson when your brother broke my camera,
and that was enough for me.
I would rather discuss this directly with the president.
-You want to blackmail the president? -Look,
if you had seen what I saw--
My brother was about to die.
I just want us to do the right thing.
I understand what you're going through, but this isn't the way.
This isn't a game.
Threatening the government has consequences.
This is serious. You could lose everything.
Think about your career.
No? Okay.
Then think about your family,
because you're clearly not thinking about your career.
At least you're right about one thing. I don't give a damn about my career.
It was actually my family that opened my eyes.
All right.
Do whatever you want,
but put that video away.
Don't make a rash decision.
We're all exhausted, and that doesn't help us think clearly.
Let's try to do this the right way.
Blackmail never goes over well.
Let me see if I can talk to the president. Sound good?
Sounds good.
What's wrong?
Nothing. Just tired.
Since that deaf lady's kid, we haven't pulled anyone out alive, Pepín.
All right. Sleep for a bit if you want. I'll take over here.
10-17, urgent assistance requested at the General Hospital.
10-70, all available units,
immediate response needed for a report of a fire, 10-3.
-Did they say the General Hospital? -I didn't hear clearly, but I think so.
Can you repeat what happened at the General Hospital?
10-17, urgent assistance requested at the General Hospital.
70-10. A fire has been reported inside the General Hospital…
-Damn, I need to get over there. -Why?
My wife is a nurse. She's at the hospital. She treats the injured.
She's a fighter like you. Go now! Where's the girl with the taxi?
No! Don't worry about that. I'll walk.
Yes, and you all stay here, please.
Once it's daylight, it'll be easier for you.
-Don't give up. -Yes, Pepín.
Better if we go with you.
-Are you sure? -Yes!
There's not much to do here, and we can help put out the fire.
-We're coming with you. -All right. Grab your stuff, let's go.
Let's go.
-Help! -Over here!
Faster!
A patient's over there!
Ma'am, we need you to get up. We have to evacuate.
We'll get you out. Don't be scared.
-Please cooperate! -Help!
Help bring out the medicines!
Help get the medicine out!
-Chave, help me! -Let's go!
-She's really heavy! -Let's go!
-Move! Evacuate! -What-- What happened?
The kitchen gas tank exploded.
Keep going!
The oxygen tanks.
We have to prepare. The fire isn't here yet,
but if they don't put it out fast, we have nowhere to go.
-And we'll lose what little we have left. -Then let's just go.
Attention. The fire is spreading.
I need you to evacuate the tents too. It's getting too dangerous.
No! We can't leave! Our lives were here.
We should find a way to save it.
We have to stay. We've already lost too much.
Listen, ma'am.
On top of a fire and explosions, all we need now is a hurricane.
I'm leaving for a shelter right now.
If anyone else wants to leave, now's the time.
The rest of you, get water to soak the tents.
We have to hold out
until some authority steps in to take responsibility for everything we lost.
Hey, sorry to insist,
but if the fire reaches the oxygen tanks, the explosion could hit the tents.
That can't happen. We need to figure something out.
Please, let's move the injured away from the cafeteria.
Chave, help me make room for the babies in the tent. Hurry.
We need help for those who can't move.
-All right. -Okay? Please take care
of making sure everyone has oxygen, IVs, whatever they need. Good.
The soldiers can help,
but most of them have orders to clear out the tents.
God damn it.
I'm going in.
-Yes. -But it's dangerous!
Yes, but it's worse if we do nothing.
That way.
There are people on that side!
More water!
Throw more!
Give me more water!
Hurry!
You guys, move, go!
Come on!
Bring more water!
Put the drums over there! Fill them up!
Hurry, damn it!
What are you doing?
We need to put out the oxygen tanks before they explode.
What's your plan?
I don't know. Bring them out, put them out here.
-But we need to act now. -The fire is out of control.
-If we get too close, we'll burn. -Yes, but we have to risk it.
If we don't, we'll die along with those helping inside.
Let's go, let's go!
I'm coming with you.
Ready?
No, no, but we have no other choice, so…
One, two, three.
Damn it!
The tanks. Come, come. Take that one. Be careful.
Come on.
We did it.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Forgive me.
Sorry, I don't know--
I'm sorry.
That's his final decision. The president refuses to act.
You can help me.
This is our chance to do things differently, Memo.
-To make up for our mistakes. -But how?
We would have to do it ourselves.
Let's go to the ambassador. We need foreign aid.
Are you suggesting we go against the president's orders?
-Yes. -Are you aware of the consequences?
I'm prepared.
Come with me.
What about your driver?
He's not trustworthy.
If we're doing this, we need people we can trust.
-Where? Here? -Here, here.
What? This is your safe place?
Would you have looked here?
Only if I had left it here.
Here it is.
Let me, let me.
-This? Anything else? -That's it.
-Just this? -Yes.
Yes, yes. But I'm driving.
You need to sleep.
Come on, get some rest.
How many days have you gone without sleep?
I don't know.
I must've fallen asleep in the rubble, but that doesn't really count as rest.
What did you think about while you were down there?
Help!
Dr. Carlos is dead.
You abandoned him, and now he's dead.
Everything.
The hardest part is the uncertainty.
Not knowing how long you'll be there.
Whether anyone cares enough to lift a building
and find you.
I had never experienced that.
The horror.
Go that way. Pull that way.
Here, this way. That's it. Carefully. There we go.
There…
Careful. Be careful.
Careful, some of them are injured.
Careful, careful.
Thank you.
Careful now.
We managed to control the fire, but we have to evacuate you to the shelters.
There's no other way.
You're in danger here, and I'm responsible.
-Where are the shelters? -Scattered throughout the city.
Many are gyms set up to receive you, yet you refuse to go.
You'll be safer there.
My cousin's neighbor was sent all the way to Pachuca.
It's very simple. It's up to you.
Those who leave first, voluntarily, will get the best spots.
It's your choice.
No one's forcing me out of here.
They want to take away
-what little we have left. -We're not leaving.
And if you force us out, we'll come back.
What would you do? What would any of you do
if overnight you lost your home, your clothes, your people?
What would you do?
Valenzuela.
I'm in trouble.
At your command, Colonel.
Was I clear when I said
the vehicles were only to be used for transport to the shelters?
Yes, Colonel.
But you'll agree with me that newborns are the priority.
And who gave you that order?
Or are you in charge now?
No, sir.
The victims refuse to move to any of the--
It's not about what they want, Valenzuela.
They are in danger here,
and we'll be responsible for any casualties if something happens.
-What? -Nothing.
What do you mean "nothing"? Say it.
You know the government wants to move them to shelters
to prevent them from organizing and demanding their homes back.
I don't know exactly who you are trying to please,
but I know the fire is just an excuse to move them out and divide them.
Look,
I just follow orders.
And you should do the same.
Any insubordination will have serious consequences.
If you want to court-martial me, go ahead.
But first, I'll get those babies to safety.
Are you going to stop me, sir?
Take the babies to the military hospital.
But as soon as you return, report to me.
What happened? Everything okay?
-Yeah, all good. -Okay.
I'm going back to the tents to check on Hilda.
-See you later, Doctor. -Yes, Chave.
-I'll catch up with you in a bit. -Okay.
You sure everything's okay?
Will you come with me?
Yes.
Yeah, I'll ride in the back with the babies, but let's go now.
-All right, fine. -Thanks.
Where are we going?
Doesn't the ambassador live in Reforma?
Yes, but his house was damaged in the earthquake,
so they moved him somewhere nearby. We're almost there.
Who else knows?
Did you make copies?
No.
Just me.
And now you.
Better that way.
Stop for a moment, please.
I need to pee. I won't take long.
I only ask one thing.
Don't touch my family. take long.