It'd be eight patients for four months...
2 YEARS EARLIER
...while I'm adapting to motherhood.
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
But if you have Julio those days, we can change them.
Yes, let me know.
If not, I can send the others to Cuevas.
Sure.
Check it over and we'll talk tomorrow.
Good night.
So you'll be seeing patients.
I can't leave my patients mid-treatment.
But you said you wanted to be a mom for two years
and then you wanted to get pregnant again so they'd play together.
-You said that, right? -I changed my mind.
What else should I know?
Should we hire a nanny to educate our child?
Don't exaggerate.
I can be a good mom while being a psychologist.
I can leave my practice and share Elena's, just around the corner.
Right, so since you're the woman, you get pregnant,
you decide everything, and you don't ask me anything.
I'm not saying that. We're talking, aren't we?
No, we're not. You're informing me.
Last week, you informed me you wanted to be a full-time mom.
Maybe I said what you wanted to hear.
-Didn't you complain about your dad? -Damn it, no, Mariana.
About his attitude?
Wanting his wife always locked up at home.
-Don't. -Remind you of anyone?
Don't use your psychologist tricks to turn it on me.
You don't even believe in psychology. What I do seems useless to you.
The only thing that matters to you is your job. The rest doesn't count.
But I'm important to my patients.
They need me.
It's already decided then, isn't it?
Do you realize you on your own, like a little girl,
decide what you want?
Like a capricious child.
What are you doing?
There you go.
There you go again.
Can't we talk? Can't we discuss it?
Can you send me a taxi, please?
Yes, that's right. In Narvarte, yes.
-Every time we have to talk... -Thank you.
...you run away to your dad's house.
I'm married to a sexist.
I've never felt so alone in my life.
You're eight months pregnant, Mariana.
EVERY MINUTE COUNTS
RUBBLE, NUEVO LEÓN BUILDING PABLO AND LUCÍA
Pablo.
Pablo?
Did you hit your head? Do you feel sick?
It just hurts, but don't worry.
Look at you.
How do you feel?
My leg's stuck, and it hurts a lot.
We have to get out of here.
-We'll get out of here. -But how?
The best thing to do is to wait to be found.
What if no one is looking for us?
Our parents are probably looking for us.
I don't think my dad is.
Yours, maybe.
No, don't say that.
4 HOURS AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE
I just heard what happened in Tlatelolco, and I came to help.
-What happened to those seamstresses? -It got ugly.
Why?
The authorities arrived to defend the bosses.
-Ready? -Yes.
-Honey, please be very careful. -Yes.
-Careful with your head. -Yes.
Here's the camera. Okay.
Like that.
I'm coming.
Yes.
Please wait for us. If you want to record, record from here.
It's not a good idea to come with us. It's very dangerous.
Okay.
We are watching Alberto Sánchez,
the first survivor of the Nuevo León building,
with Omar.
They're going in to try to rescue a teacher
and a pregnant woman.
They are unsung heroes.
That's what they've become this September 19, 1985.
CAFETERIA, GENERAL HOSPITAL ÁNGEL
Hi. Did you bring baby formula?
Yes. Where should we leave this?
-Chave, they brought formula and medicine. -Thank God.
-Tools? -In the back.
Bring them. Get everything and follow me.
Okay. Take all these supplies over there
and they'll tell you where to put them, okay?
We'd made contact with colleagues
but it all came crashing down, so you've to find a way to get in.
But carefully so it doesn't collapse again.
Hey, listen.
I heard them on the other side.
I think it's best to go around and start digging over there.
Let's go. He knows. Let's go.
Thanks.
Can anyone hear me?
Someone's there!
I can hear you!
Can you hear us?
I'm holding my baby.
He's bleeding. He's not moving. He isn't breathing. Please help me.
Hold on, please.
We'll be back for you.
We'll get you out of here.
Please hurry. He's not moving.
Come on.
Don't tense up. Breathe, relax.
NUEVO LEÓN BUILDING, TLATELOLCO REGINA AND KATIA
Breathe, breathe.
Breathe, breathe, breathe. Don't tense up. That's it.
There.
There's a Japanese dance called Butoh,
and once,
I saw a show.
It was about a couple
who were trying to escape from a place,
more or less like this, 3 by 3 meters.
And it was very impressive because
they couldn't get out and they were all twisting and--
Wait, listen.
Regina, are you okay?
We're okay! We're here!
I'm close. We're almost there.
Almost. They're coming, Katia. Hold on.
Hold on.
LOS PINOS, MEXICO CITY IGNACIO
Thank you.
Mr. Secretary, please take care of that matter, okay?
Yes, sir.
Mr. President. Gentlemen.
-Good morning. -Good morning, Mr. President.
Please sit down.
And well, we're all ears. Tell us.
Well, there is a real danger
that FIFA will strip us of the World Cup.
It was already very hard to secure.
As you know, we are the first country to host two World Cups.
Yes, yes. It cannot slip through our fingers.
So, okay, tell me what you propose.
We need to project an image of a strong Mexico.
That has it all under control, that we can overcome this crisis quickly,
and I think we need
to build confidence that we can handle this burden and the World Cup.
That makes sense to me.
I've already spoken to Ambassador Gavin
and I reiterated that we do not need his help
because Mexico is strong and we can handle this.
I fully agree with you.
The most important way we can show this image of the country's strength
is to reject all international aid, as you have already said, Mr. President.
At least until we have the situation under control.
It would also be a good idea to find some strategic points
to send as much help as possible
and have some record of efficient government work.
Yes, but how?
Hospitals?
I understand that the General Hospital suffered extensive damage.
-Right? -Yes. It looks safer here.
Jeez.
-Shall we try? -Let's try.
-On three. One, two, three. -One, two, three.
-Yes, I can see it. -Okay, I'm going in.
-Okay, if there's any blockage, back out. -Yes.
Pepín, go forward only if you're sure that the tunnel will hold.
How convenient.
-Giving orders from up there. -Everything all right?
Yes, all good. I'm taking a look.
Hey!
Can you hear me? Hello.
Can you hear me?
-Are you okay? -Help. Help me.
Well...
That metal rod.
No, don't touch it.
It's piercing me.
-Please help. -Don't worry.
-Help me. -Okay, calm down. Calm down.
I found another one!
...the neighbors themselves are bringing out bodies from the rubble
in the absence of help from the authorities.
Let's see. Careful.
How much time do we have after her water breaks?
I don't know. We're almost there.
Help, please! Somebody help me! Help!
-My God, please. -Help!
-This is Hell. -Please help!
Hold on, please!
We'll be back for you.
Get me out of here, please! Get me out of here! Help!
Thanks.
Here are the sheets.
2 YEARS EARLIER
-I'm going to surgery. -Your name?
-Mariana Cabrera's husband. -You can't go in.
-Ángel Zambrano? -Yes. What's the situation?
I need you to talk to your wife.
She came in with placental abruption.
She's asking me to save the baby at all costs,
but Mariana is going to pull through.
They'll both be fine. How long has it been?
Breathe, Mariana. Don't stop breathing.
Breathe, breathe.
-Where's the doctor? -Breathe. He's coming.
Mariana, why didn't you tell me?
I'm here. Breathe, breathe.
What's happening to me?
Let's see. I'm going to check. It's going to be okay. Breathe.
Pinard.
Dr. Zambrano, we can't save them both.
We're going to try.
-What do you mean "try"? -Everything will be fine.
-Will my baby be okay? -Trust me.
It's going to be fine. Trust me.
Push.
There, finally.
I'm going out.
Thank you. Thank you.
-Wait. Careful. Be careful. -Come on.
-Thank you. -You're out now.
-You're here. -Thank you.
Relax.
Rescues continue at the Nuevo León building,
in a Tlatelolco devastated by the earthquake.
Teacher.
I need you to hold on, okay?
This is going to hurt a little, okay?
Here I go. Let's go.
Hold on, hold on, hold on.
People, you are witnesses.
Dr. Zambrano is in charge.
-Push, push, push. -She's dilating. We're late.
Push, push, that's it.
You won't be able to bowl for a few months.
But you'll be okay. Okay?
It's going to hurt.
Here, put this in your mouth and bite it.
On the count of three.
One, two, three.
We're doing a cesarean, urgently, come on.
Anesthesia. Scalpel. Let's go.
-Get it ready. Incision. -Yes.
Unstable blood flow.
Blood pressure collapsing.
Today we prove that we're a people who can save ourselves,
and we prove that our authorities
not only don't know how to do their jobs,
but that we are a people who are much greater than them.
She looks bad. She's not reacting.
Is she breathing?
She barely has a pulse.
The baby's moving. She must be taken to a hospital.
I have a truck, I can take her.
I can't believe that these babies were unharmed.
We managed to get them out before the tower collapsed.
What luck.
A stretcher, please.
Mónica.
Make way, make way.
Dr. Moreno. He lost a lot of blood. We're going to give him a transfusion.
What's your blood type?
O negative.
Ask for O negative blood.
We need O negative blood, delivery room 6.
Sorry, doctor, but there's no O negative in the hospital.
Get it from any bank in the city. Call everyone.
Ready for the cord.
Attention, please.
Does anyone here have O negative blood?
We need a donation. Anyone?
Is he crying?
The doctor has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders, dear.
What are inner demons, Mom?
Are they guilt and so on?
Why are you asking that?
My dad says Dr. Ángel has a lot of them.
We all do. Nobody's perfect.
She's about to give birth.
Remember, stay awake. You'll be fine.
Here. Take it.
It'll help you move freely.
Thanks.
Katia.
-Let's go. -One, two...
Let's go. This way.
Where did you get that?
We're alone, aren't we?
What do you think?
I know we're all scared.
I also know that most of us have relatives under the rubble.
But that desire to move rocks, to get our people out,
can be our best ally or our worst enemy.
We have to do things calmly, carefully, with order.
Otherwise we won't achieve anything.
Is anyone a rescue worker?
Who here is a firefighter?
Has anyone here worked in the construction industry?
Bricklayer, blacksmith, plumber.
We need to pool our skills.
I'm Socorro, I work in construction.
I'm Benjamin, I'm a blacksmith.
-Bricklayer. -Excellent.
I'm Alberto. I'm an engineer.
I know the building. I know how it was built.
Let's go for it and let's get our people out.
Yes, sir.
-Can we talk? -About what?
Forgive me.
All this time, you were right and I was wrong.
I should've listened to you.
It doesn't matter now.
I also want to talk to you about--
We have a lot to talk about.
But right now the important thing is to get our children out alive.
All right.
We need O negative blood.
Okay? Please, go to the street, bring people.
If they don't know their blood type, we'll test them here.
-It's-- -Doctor.
Our best neurosurgeon is about to die, bleeding to death.
We need a transfusion. Hurry.
-O negative. Let's go. -Yes.
Dr. Carlos is O negative.
Damn.
But, Mom, what happens if--
No donor?
Not yet.
But we're going to get one, I promise you.
You survived the tremor. I'm not going to leave you here.
It seems I haven't taught you anything.
Why?
Don't make promises you can't keep.
Are you O negative?
Yes, doctor.
-But I can't donate. -Why not?
-For personal reasons. -Come.
Why won't you donate?
Our best neurosurgeon is about to die, you have to give blood.
I can't.
-Why not? -Because of personal reasons.
Are you sick?
No. No, that's not the reason.
If you're sick I can't have you here--
-No. That's not the reason. -So?
I'd like to help, but I can't do it.
Also, what was the Federal Security Directorate...
We'll be there soon.
...at the Monument to the Revolution suffered huge damage.
I can see the Frontón México. It doesn't look like it...
Dr. Ángel and his team will help you, you'll be fine.
If you knew how many heroes have come out of this tragedy...
We're almost there.
...I'm broadcasting and trying to see, moving forward and talking to you...
Miss. I'm looking for my granddaughter.
Her name's Katia and she's pregnant.
I haven't seen her, ma'am. I'm sorry.
Miss, excuse me.
I'm looking for my granddaughter. Her name is Katia, she's pregnant.
I haven't seen her, ma'am.
Forgive me, child.
Help, I have a pregnant woman!
Is she a relative?
No. Her building collapsed, the Nuevo León.
She survived the collapse.
How is she? Is she okay?
I brought her as soon as we got her out. I got here as fast as I could.
The infant is alive.
2 YEARS EARLIER
-Which is Mariana Cabrera's room? -Who are you?
-I'm Dr. Zambrano's brother. -Let him through.
-It's that way, at the end. -Thank you.
Room 6.
What does that mean?
That we lost her.
Go get the orderlies.
Hurry, we need to operate now. Quick.
Don't say that. She was alive just a few minutes ago.
You did what you could.
It's not your fault. It's nobody's fault.
We're pulling out more dead than alive. It's not your fault.
Let's prep her, Chave.
Vicky, Moni, surgical box, get it ready.
Let's go, quick.
We have to do an emergency C-section.
We'll save the baby. Come on!
Hurry.
Shall I assist you, doctor?
-Prepare her. -Okay.
-Let's go. We have to go in. -Yes.
-Scalpel. -Area ready, doctor.
Shall I assist?
Cord.
Done.
We're in the cafeteria of the General Hospital,
where Dr. Ángel Zambrano has just performed a cesarean section
on a young woman who, sadly, lost her life
after the fateful collapse of the Nuevo León building in Tlatelolco. .