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Sometimes known as La Sucursal del Cielo [Heaven's Subsidiary], Cali, Colombia is where our story takes place. Told from the perspective of three families living in the same neighborhood during the seventies, the Lizcanos, the Belacazars, and the Menas, the story focuses on such topics as customs and traditions, forbidden love, and race relations, with a backdrop of true historical events.

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La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

The famous Colombian series, "La sucursal del cielo" [Heaven's Subsidiary], focuses on such topics as the customs and traditions, forbidden love and race relations of three families living in the same neighborhood in Cali in 1971. The introduction features the popular salsa, "Agúzate" by Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

The closeness of two families from the same Colombian neighborhood, the Belalcazars and the Lizcanos, goes far beyond the proximity of their residences.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

At a New Year's gathering for the two families, different dynamics become apparent between different couples.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

In 1971, in anticipation of the Pan American Games to be held in Cali, Colombia, the overwhelming pace of the city's development is the topic of conversation at a multifamily celebration.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia Cali

As they announce to their neighbors the news of her starting college and his first test flight, Soledad and Samuel's parents could not be prouder of them.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia Cali

Fernando continues his push for a sister for Luchito, but Fabiola's not having it. Meanwhile, Soledad makes new and interesting acquaintances at college.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

While things couldn't be going better for Samuel in the Colombian Air Force, his brother Pedro continues with his old antics, much to his mother's chagrin.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 8

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As Samuel tries to convince Soledad to attend the student demonstration, Fabiola goes to the pharmacy looking for much more than her son's cough syrup.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 9

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

Pilar is determined to do whatever she wants, even if it goes against her mother's wishes. Meanwhile, Samuel and Soledad each seem to have met someone who challenges them... and may change the course of their lives.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 10

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As Pilar tries unsuccessfully to convince her father regarding the pictures she wants to have taken, Soledad finally manages to let her guard down a bit with her new friend.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 11

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

Upon her arrival home, Soledad is still feeling the effects of the birthday cake she consumed at the party, leaving her family baffled by her strange behavior.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 12

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As the hot pants debate continues in the neighborhood, Pedro has to go to extremes to secure his first client as a music manager.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 13

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

Don Pepe gets caught between a rock and a hard place. What will he do? Meanwhile, Pedro's first night at the radio station does not go exactly as planned.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 1 - Part 14

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As new information comes to light about Pedro and Eddy, the arrival of the new neighbors brings curiosity, and a new dynamic, to the block.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As the new neighbors settle into their new home, the inhabitants of the neighborhood begin to interact with them, each in their own way.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As Pedro and Eddy try to find the support they need to make their dreams come true, Fernando and Fabiola contemplate the possibility of fulfilling one of their own with a new investment.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As Mariela attends a ballet audition, Pepe and Checho's wives pressure them to go have a word with their new neighbors.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As Soledad commits herself to a new cause, Fernando arrives in the neighborhood with a surprise that causes a stir among his neighbors, as well as his wife.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

During a tough moment for Mariela, Don Ananías and Samuel have a chance to exchange a few words. Meanwhile, Eddy and Pedro have an encounter with one of those people who would change the face of the city, and their lives, forever.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

While Pedro and Eddy continue to cook up big plans with Mister Charly, Soledad and her college pal find themselves in the midst of chaos.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

While Fernando's day does not start out as expected, Mariela begins to get excited about the prospect of being the best salsa dancer in Cali.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 8

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As Fernando feels frustrated by his inability to get his work done, Pilar finds herself in an uncomfortable situation. Meanwhile, Samuel begins to suspect that something's not right with Soledad.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 9

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

While Pedro and Eddy's night takes an unexpected turn, Pepe and Checho finally get the chance to talk to their new neighbor.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 10

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As Don Ananías shares juicy secrets from his region with his new neighbors, what seemed impossible at the radio station seems on the verge of becoming a reality

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 11

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

Fernando's day begins on a great note but ends on a different one entirely. Meanwhile, Mariela scopes out her competition on the dance floor.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 12

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

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Although Ananías' aphrodisiac has yielded very good results for Pepe and Checho, their unknowing wives are still leery him and give their husbands a hard time. Meanwhile, the salsa contest is about to end. Who will the champions be?

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 2 - Part 13

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

While Eddy and Pedro's plans at the radio station are thwarted by unexpected events, it seems like the Mena family's neighbors are finally getting used to the sounds of the salsa music they brought to the neighborhood.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia Cali

As Soledad's opinions clash with her family's beliefs, Ananías surprises his wife with one of the era's most sought-after and up-and-coming devices.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As Mariela cannot resist the chance to chastise Samuel, Soledad and her friends hear a new idea to fight for their cause. Meanwhile, Susana and María continue to be nosy — and perhaps a bit jealous — regarding the activities of their new neighbors.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia Cali

Boris confesses something to Soledad that could affect their relationship, who in turn confesses to Samuel her concerns and reservations.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

While Fercho and Fabiola argue, things seem to go back to normal between Soledad and Boris. Susana, on the other hand, seems obsessed with the idea of buying a TV.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

While Fabiola continues to contemplate the idea of working, Boris takes Soledad to a very unique place, where something unexpected happens.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

Susana and María's obsession with getting a TV only gets worse when they realize that people they look on already own this coveted household item.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

This segment recreates the riot of February 26, 1971, in Cali, Colombia, a date that the city will never forget. In addition to these events, María and Susana's relationship is experiencing its own trauma.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 8

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Colombia

As the arrival of Susana's TV at her home stirs things up in the neighborhood, Pedro and Eddy's enthusiasm is quelled by some unexpected news on the radio.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 9

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

Riots, death, a curfew, a missing person, and business failures are the topics at hand in this new segment of La Sucursal del Cielo.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 10

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

As Samuel and Don Pepe search for Soledad in the midst of a precarious situation, Soledad can't stop thinking about her friends' fates.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 11

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

Even when given the opportunity, Soledad is unwilling to go home without first finding out what has happened to her friend Guillermito.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 12

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

Soledad's devastation upon her arrival at home may have serious consequences for her relationship with Samuel. Meanwhile, Pedro and Eddy have come to the conclusion that they are truly unlucky.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 13

Difficulty: difficulty - Advanced Advanced

Colombia

Susana has a problem that needs resolving and ironically seeks help from the person who has always been there for her. In the end, the long-awaited boxing match brings together all of the neighbors around the only working TV.

La Sucursal del Cielo - Capítulo 3 - Part 14

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Colombia

In spite of their differences, Mariela and Samuel finally manage to have a cordial conversation while Soledad continues to feel utterly devastated over her double loss.

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