Looking for trouble And a good place to drink
But that's how I live
And I never know when to stop
-You weren't on time on the bridge. -It's Moncho who's off.
He messed up there.
Why are you lecturing me? Nobody tells me good job.
-How long have you been there? -Since they started.
-I didn't want to interrupt. -Come in.
This is Lucía, the friend I told you was coming.
What's up? How are you? Nice to meet you.
Hi, Lucía!
Help!
Help.
Help! Please.
BUILDING NEAR TLATELOLCO VICTORIA
35 HOURS AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE
We have a 10-33. I need someone to go to CONALEP for a 10-38.
I repeat, 10-38 at CONALEP. 10-4.
There has to be a book, a notebook with the codes.
Here it is.
I told you not to use that.
Why is it off?
There are so many people who need help and we're just sitting here doing nothing.
-We have the taxi. We can go help. -No, it's not safe.
We could have an accident. Without the taxi, what will you eat?
Don't be selfish.
People lost their homes, their loved ones.
Lucía died!
And you're thinking about a taxi.
Don't talk to me like that! Stop throwing tantrums.
If we can stay home and not get in the way, we will.
Be grateful we have a roof over our heads and that we're safe.
We're not going anywhere.
What's a 10-38?
It's an ambulance. We don't have an ambulance.
We have a taxi, and that's how we make a living.
Hey, Victoria!
Victoria, come here!
Victoria!
EVERY MINUTE COUNTS
Rosario, are you okay?
Did anything fall on you?
No, Doctor, we're fine.
The newborn?
He's fine.
He finally fell asleep.
And you?
Are you really okay, Doctor?
I haven't been at the hospital long, but I didn't just start yesterday either.
Hilda and Chave told me of your first day,
how you threw up during your first delivery.
I walked out because I didn't want to do the C-section they were forcing on me.
I threw up when I realized I didn't want to be one of those doctors
that just looks for patients to prescribe meds and operate on.
I felt like all those years of studying
were a complete waste.
And, well, I spoke to my brother.
What did your brother say?
He told me not to be stupid.
That that's just how the world is, not just hospitals.
And it didn't matter as long as I always did what I wanted.
I see.
Your brother has always been there, right?
My brother is an idiot.
And so am I.
No, Doctor.
I don't think this is a normal situation.
We are all doing what we can.
I'm sure your brother would do anything for you.
And this time will be no different.
This time will be no different.
I hope so.
Why do you think politicians are so selfish?
GENERAL HOSPITAL VICINITY IGNACIO AND CAMILA
They care more about their own pockets than the people they are meant to serve.
When did they forget they are public servants,
that they serve the people?
And what kind of a politician do you think you are?
Hopefully, your influence can save your brother's life.
It's the least you could do,
considering he's in this situation because of you.
I don't know who you think you are, but I'll answer out of politeness.
I'm human. And I made a mistake that my brother is paying for,
but I'll do whatever it takes to fix it.
There's nothing I wouldn't do for Ángel.
And make no mistake, everything I've done and am still doing
since this nightmare began has been for Mexico's sake.
Although maybe I should be a little more like you, right?
Writing sensationalist stories
with testimonies that only worsen the pain of those who lost everything.
Or will you say you did it to help?
-I nev-- -You act all moralistic,
but you're the first to exploit people's suffering.
You say I've done nothing for Mexico,
but the only useful thing you've done in all these hours is tell me about Ángel.
And I bet you hated doing it.
So I'm asking you to stop judging me and getting in the way.
How is she?
CONALEP ALICIA AND PEPÍN
Bad.
She needs to be taken to a doctor, to a hospital.
To a doctor?
A doctor? We need to take her to a doctor?
Yes.
Darío went to get help.
I'm going in to look for your nephew.
Please.
Thank you.
Take care of her.
10-33. I repeat, 10-33. Do you copy?
I need someone to respond to a 10-38 at CONALEP.
I repeat, 10-38 at CONALEP.
10-4.
10-33. I repeat, 10-33. Does anyone copy?
Hello.
I think I can help.
Who is this? Identify yourself. 10-4.
You're on my taxi fleet's channel. Who are you?
Please respond.
You must identify yourself. 10-4.
If you don't respond, I'll report the car as stolen. 10-4.
No, please!
I'm Victoria, Alfredo's granddaughter.
He asked me to use the taxi to help.
Affirmative, Victoria. I'm Vero. What are you doing there? 10-4.
I don't know what "10-4" means, but I'm using my grandpa's taxi to help.
It's like saying "over and out" so someone else can talk.
You can't talk at the same time on the radio. It's not like a phone.
Hey, did your grandfather give you permission to drive the taxi? 10-4.
Please don't tell my grandfather. I really want to do something.
There are people everywhere who need help and I have the taxi to assist,
but I don't really know how to drive it.
My grandfather hasn't let me use it in a while.
Please don't make things harder for me, Vero.
I'm asking you, woman to woman.
Okay, go ahead.
Right now, we're short on taxi drivers because everyone's busy helping out.
It sounds like you've got a few years before womanhood.
But fine. From an old woman to a rebellious kid.
Are you helping out at CONALEP? 10-4.
Yes, 10-14!
Taxi!
-Are you free? -No, sorry!
I'm heading to CONALEP for an emergency.
I've got clothes and supplies. It might be useful.
Put them in the back, I'll hand them over.
Sorry, I can't stop. It's just that I don't want it to stall.
-Thanks! -You too!
Watch out, there's a rock.
There it is.
It's clear.
-Take them, Darío. -Let's go.
Be careful.
-Stay safe. -Don't worry. She'll be fine.
They are taking her to a doctor, right?
You think there are more people up there?
Yes, there are.
I trust you.
Sol, Darío, I'm heading up.
See you up there!
I don't give a damn about your orders!
Did you forget you're under my command? I give the orders here.
Get all your men working to get my brother out.
The firefighters will come when they can!
I need you to get Ángel out right now, damn it!
How can I help?
And keep her outside.
I don't want her snooping around here.
Yes, sir.
Take her away.
Yes, sir.
I can walk on my own.
Don't lose hope, Doctor.
We'll get through this together.
Damn it, I just don't know anymore.
I don't know anymore, Rosario.
You do.
-How do you know that? -We're getting out, Doctor.
We are not alone.
What do you mean?
I've been hearing babies crying, Doctor.
No, you're imagining it.
I heard it too, but…
I was falling asleep.
I don't know what I'm hearing anymore.
I think you dreamed it, Chayo.
It wasn't a dream, Doctor.
I'm telling you, there are babies there.
And they are alive.
I hear them crying.
Doctor, it's a miracle.
Dr. Carlos is dead.
You abandoned him.
And now he's dead.
Please!
Don't make this situation more chaotic than it already is.
-Let me through! -My dad's wrist is broken! He's very old!
-We'll take care of him soon. -Take care of him now!
My daughter has a piece of metal in her leg! She's only 13!
-You have to treat her first! -She can wait! My dad is very old!
Ma'am, please don't push.
I was here first.
All right, everyone, quiet! Silence, please!
If you calm down, I'll treat cases based on severity.
The sooner you calm down, the sooner we start.
But when will you treat my dad?
-We'll take care of you all soon! -He's in a critical condition!
-Just a moment! Don't push! -Take care of my dad!
We can't help you like this. Please, we'll treat them right now!
Please, calm down! We'll take care of--
Excuse me, I have donations. Do you know where I can leave them?
Go to the back street, Artículo 123.
Thanks.
We need more help!
Hello. Excuse me, I have donations. Do you know where I can leave them?
Over there, by the green car.
-Thanks. -Go. Careful.
We need to load and…
I'll move them out of your way. Hold them tight.
They're very fragile.
No, it looks like it's not here. There were more ready on the other side.
Yeah, let's go.
There are a lot, right?
I brought this to help.
Thank you so much, dear.
But we already have plenty of clothes.
Well, I also came because they needed a 10-38, an ambulance.
-You brought an ambulance? -Well, it's a taxi, but it'll do.
Of course. Come, this way.
Careful.
-Here you go. Careful with her leg. -Don't scrape it.
-Do you have a radio? -Yes.
-Can we call for help? -What do you need?
Help. I don't know. People who know about collapses,
tools, firefighters, whatever.
Vero, can you hear me?
Are you there?
I need to request help, 10-4.
This is Vero. How can I help? 10-4.
I need to request help.
People with tools, professional rescuers or something.
Like firefighters.
I'll pass your request to other channels.
Check who you have on the other signal.
Turn the dial so you have control of the radio.
Since it's urgent, you need to say "10-33," which means emergency.
And "10-61," which means personnel in a disaster area. 10-4.
"10-33" and "10-61."
I'll remember. Anything else? 10-4.
Once you change the signal, we can't talk anymore.
You need to switch back to this frequency to talk to me, understand? 10-4.
10-4.
10-33.
Hello. Hello, can anyone hear me?
I need 10…
Specialized help to remove debris.
And tools.
The situation is serious. There is a lot of heavy debris.
We need help.
Can anyone hear me? 10-4.
10-39.
10-38 and 10-46 too? Holding on 8.
I don't understand anything.
I need help getting people out of this collapsed building.
Will you help me or not?
Yes, don't worry.
I read you loud and clear.
We're arriving in D.F. Where are you? 10-4.
Okay, okay.
I'm at CONALEP. 10-4.
We're on our way. 10-10.
-What's "10-10"? -No idea.
-What's your name? -Victoria.
You're very brave, Victoria.
Take her quickly. She's in a bad condition.
Yes.
Don't cry anymore, my love.
Listen to your grandma.
Sending you lots of kisses.
See you tomorrow.
-They're free. -Really?
You don't need coins. They're for communicating with family.
Thank you so much.
Hello?
Hello? Who's this?
Sons of bitches, with everything that's happening…
I don't believe it!
-Stop your damn jokes, damn it! -It's me.
It's Camila, Dad.
I just called to tell you that I'm alive and I'm okay.
Camila.
Daughter, what a relief.
Thank God.
I was scared to death. How are you?
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
No, I'm totally fine.
I'm fine. How are you all?
Dad? How are you all?
Don't scare me.
We're fine.
Well, I was just calling--
The earthquake was yesterday.
It's 6:30 in the evening.
If you're fine, can you explain why the hell you didn't call me sooner?
I was working, Dad.
And you didn't have a second to call?
The phones were back up a while ago.
And here I was, like an idiot, waiting by the phone.
Listening to the news of thousands of deaths and collapses,
not knowing how you were.
Look, why don't you come back today, Camila?
It's time to stop playing reporter.
Especially in this disaster.
We're organizing a fundraiser for the victims here.
So if you really want to work honestly,
come back.
We have different definitions of the word "honest," Dad.
And yes, I'm staying here, playing reporter a little longer,
because help isn't coming on its own.
And about the fundraiser, fine,
send the collection to the General Hospital.
A lot of people here need help.
Help!
Can someone help me?
What's wrong?
Watch her head.
-That's it. -Yes.
One, two, three.
Wait.
-If you want, I can help. -Thank you very much.
-Got her? -Yeah.
Okay. One, two, three.
-That's it. -Hold her there.
Lift her up. Watch her leg. There you go. Careful. There.
Careful.
Thanks. Let's go.
You did well bringing her. Thanks.
Excuse me! Wounded coming in.
Vero, are you there? 10-4.
I'm here. How did it go? 10-4.
All set. Mission accomplished.
Well done. 10-99.
What's "10-99"?
"Mission accomplished."
Congratulations, kid. 10-4.
Do you need help?
Yes. I don't speak English well, but I'll take you.
-Okay. -Get in quick, I can't stop.
Sorry, but I don't want it to shut off.
Make way!
-We just need the surgical instruments. -Yes, Dr. Carlos, right away.
It's necrotic, damn it.
We're going to have to amputate.
You're going to help me.
I can't. I'm not a nurse. And I have orders not to leave my post.
If she wakes up during surgery, we'll lose her.
We don't have time, least of all her.
Every minute counts.
All right. But don't forget you're talking
to an armed forces officer, not your nurse.
Hurry up, damn it!
My brother is down there.
-Yes, sir! -Move it, soldiers!
Clear the rubble carefully. This area is unstable.
Yes, sir.
Gauze.
Sutures.
Can you cut?
Good.
Hey.
She's in our hands, so get a grip.
We're close!
Come on, keep going.
Ángel!
Ángel, can you hear me?
-Ángel, can you hear me? -Ig! Over here!
What are you doing? What are you doing to me?
Relax.
We had to cut, or you could've died from an infection.
-Everything's fine. -No!
I'm a swimmer.
I need my leg. Give it back.
Sew it back on! Give it back!
Over here!
-Go ahead. -Yes, sir.
-My leg! Give me my leg back! -Calm down.
The doctor gave you a second chance. Stay still, or it will be wasted.
Relax.
I need it.
Look,
it's true you won't be able to swim like before.
You'll have to find another profession, another job.
But what you will be able to do is go home.
Ready, sir.
Ángel, I know you can hear me.
Hold on, brother. We're close. Hold on!
Look around you. Most of those who come here don't make it.
Now you will have to start a new fight.
But the important thing is you have something to fight for.
You will face obstacles, people who try to stop you.
It's time to listen to me.
Goodbye.
Don't let them distract you. Follow your own path.
Here!
Help!
Keep your head up, be brave.
They're going to get us out.
And never lose hope.
They're close, Doctor.
They're going to get us out.
Ángel! going to get us out.