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COCONUT SWEET
Time now... Time now...
It's 8:20 AM in Russas.
8:20 AM now.
Special hugs for Joana, Flaviana, Selma...
Good morning to you... Let's enjoy a beautiful song!
What, dad?
Is school over yet?
Yes. At least until next year.
Thanks God!
Here, yesterday's money.
Mom, where is João?
Outside, grating coconut.
- Zacarias, the Money for the sugar? - On the table.
- Hey, how's life going? - As God wishes...
- If you see Zé, say hello for me. - Will do.
Morning.
Hi, Maria.
- So, let's go. - Let's.
- Your blessing, aunt Maria. - Hi, sweetheart.
God bless you and give you a long life.
Come on, Diana!
- And the soap, Maria? - I've got some. We can share it.
How is your girl doing, Maria?
Lazier than ever.
I say "Girl, go check on the milk so it doesn't spill "...
... and she is all like: "Ahn?". The Milk spills all over the place...
... and she doesn't even bother to clean.
The kid is a bit slow, that's all.
No, Lúcia. Lack of spanking, that's what it is.
You look great, mom.
Great for what, girl? Women from the countryside...
... don't need to be beautiful.
Look, aunt Maria. She is beautiful, isn't she?
Yeah, yes she is.
- Can I go in, mother? - Go ahead.
Come on, Maria, I still have to cook lunch.
Take the clothes with you when you go. I'm going with Maria now.
I'll take them. Your blessing, aunt Maria.
God bless you, my child.
Oh, you...
How is the water?
Cold.
What are you doing here by yourself, girl?
Waiting for the clothes to dry.
They must be dry by now.
See ya.
Wait. It's early. I just got here.
- You look different. - More handsome, right?
New hair cut.
It's nice.
Hey, Diana. I bet you can't do it.
Can't do what?
Hold your breath under the water. You just can't.
Oh really?
Do you want to see?
Sure.
How long?
Too little. Only 10.
Do it again, but this time try to hold here. See if you can last longer.
- No way. - Pay attention.
- So? - I lost count.
- How long, Diana? - I guess 12.
Ok. Your turn now.
No, I don't wanna play anymore. I'm leaving.
Take it easy. Now that we're doing it for real you want to leave?
Relax. Your mother won't even notice you are gonne.
Fine. One more and I'm leaving.
Ok. Let's try this: you go first, then I'll go.
If you win, I'll carry the clothes for you.
- What if you win? - Then you give me a kiss.
What? No! Are you nuts?
Just touching lips. A tiny kiss.
- I don't know about that... - Come on.
How long?
Better. 14.
Good, more than you did. I won.
Not yet. It wasn't for real that time, remember?
My turn now.
I'd better go.
Last one. Promise you.
Ok, go.
I won!
No, you didn't. You did 12.
Oh, is that so? I counted almost 18. You lost.
Well, you did that so I lost count.
That what?
Nevermind.
Did you like it?
I'm leaving.
Don't tell anybody about it.
And my reward?
For god's sake, Child. I told you that I don't want you...
... grating coconut. Leave it, I'll finish it later.
I can do it, mom.
Let her work, Lúcia.
She has lots of coconut to grate if she wants to raise this child.
Zacarias, don't start, please.
If I get this ***, he is dead.
Never mind him, baby. He is just worried about you. That's all.
I Know.
Mom...
What if I go to the city to spend some time with uncle Zé?
Zé has his own problems, his own kids to look after.
But I could work in a restaurant, in a house. I could be a maid.
No way. Your future is here.
Living out of coconut sweet...
We live as God wants us to.
Have some faith, kid.
Mom...
I'm worried about dad.
- Mom! - What?
Dad is taking too long...
He said he would make some charges from yesterday's sales.
If he brings the money, we can buy some diapers already.
And a pacifier?
A bottle...
It's Dad.
He's drunk.
Come on, João.
Leave him. He has legs.
Hello...
Woman?
Did the kids eat?
Yes, go ahead. Your food is on the table.
Thanks God.
What about the fatty?
We all had dinner!
Go take a shower, Zacarias.
You smell alcohol...
Where is the money from the sales?
What?
The money from the sales, where is it?
Oh, I didn't get it any.
Go take a shower, Zacarias.
I will warm up dinner.
What was that?
Nothing, mother.
Baby, baby, wake up.
Put your stuff together, take some of João's clothes and wake him up.
What is wrong?
You are going to live with uncle Zé.
But, mom, I don't wanna go anymore.
Hurry up before I regret it.
João, wake up.
I don't wanna go, mom.
Zé is going to take good care of you.
What about you? What about dad?
We'll be fine.
João, let us know when the baby is born.
But, mom...
Take *** Mary with you. She will protect you.
I love you. I'm so sorry.
- I love you, mom. - I love you so much, son.
Now go.
May God be with you.
I'll miss you. Tell dad I love him, ok?
He knows it.
Translation: Rafa Scott