Original subtitles

Catch it, catch it!

-Yay! -Yay!

Come play with us!

Look, there's Niyala!

-Don't you wanna play with us? -No.

-I have to take care of my mother. -Okay.

This is for you.

That's nice!

You're welcome. See ya!

Okay, let's play!

-My turn, my turn! -Watch this!

Ah!

-You missed! -Hey!

-Get off! -Ow!

-You're in for it. -Leave her alone.

What do you care?

Faiq, Roger! Please stop!

Stop! Stop fighting.

-Come on, stop. Please. -It's the boys, they're fighting.

Stop, Roger, you'll hurt him.

Hey, boss, is that Roger fighting?

Break it up, you boys.

Stop this right now. The two of you, stop it.

Hey, hey, hey! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Excuse me, ladies.

Stop, stop, stop! Hey!

What do you guys think you're doing? What's going on?

-That boy. He's always fighting. -You go home.

-Hasan! -Yes, sir.

-Niyala, are you okay? -Yes, I'm just fine.

Look. You've hurt your arm.

-It'll be all right. -Just hang on.

Ah! I see you're well-equipped.

Of course, I'm the little doctor in school.

-Niyala! Niyala! It's Mom. -Mom?

Niyala. Herman.

Come here, honey. Let's go.

Mom!

Herman…

Niyala…

You must pursue your dreams.

Your dreams.

There is no God but Allah.

Oh, Mother!

We belong to Allah, and to Him we return.

My mother!

Wake up. Please!

Mother!

PROMISED HEARTS

Niyala!

Niyala, it's okay to be sad.

I sometimes feel sad too.

Especially since my father left.

I come here and I talk to God.

Here. For you.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Roger.

Here. Take it.

But, Father, why?

Are you a boy or not? Now, take it.

Here.

Listen to me.

Understand we're living in a dog-eat-dog world.

The strong will destroy the weak.

Do you want to be eaten?

Or do you wanna hunt?

Now slit the goat's throat.

Now!

Do it!

Today, you've learned an important lesson.

How to be a real man. Understand?

Niyala!

Niyala!

Why are you crying?

You miss Mother?

You're also sad

'cause Faiq is moving to Jakarta.

How do you know?

Do you wanna go with him and go to school there?

But you'll be alone. Who will take care of you?

I made Mother a promise that, whatever happened,

that I would look after you.

But your mother also wanted you to…

follow all of your dreams.

I will be okay.

I'll have Herman with me.

He can take care of me.

Is everything ready?

-Goodbye. Peace be upon you. -Yes, salaam alaikum.

Let's go.

Let's guess what my mom has made for lunch today.

Um, is it chicken?

-Or fish? -Okay!

-Let's find out. -Okay!

One, two, three!

-Aw. -Yay! I win!

Let's guess today's lunch.

-Mi goreng sausage! -Mi goreng chicken!

Okay, let's open it.

One, two, three!

-Aw. -I win again!

The score is 14 to eight.

Let's guess again.

-Mi goreng! -Nasi goreng.

One, two, and three!

Ta-da! Oh, I lose!

Mmm. Rather nice weather today. Because I won, maybe?

Okay! So what's the score now?

Hmm…

I'm thinking it's 1470 to 1650. Ah!

There's no way you can beat that.

It's game, set and match.

We are the champion… No, no. I am the champion!

All right. You win.

Seems there's quite a few people here today.

Do you still have class after this?

Yeah.

Well, what am I doing here if you still have a class?

Look on the bright side. You're having lunch with me.

Didn't you wanna have lunch with me?

Well, yes, in fact, I did.

Because we've got to settle who the winner was between us.

Oh, so funny!

So, you won. You can gloat now.

-Niyala. -Yes?

-I want to tell you something important. -What is it?

I got the scholarship.

That's great! Where to?

The university in Jakarta?

No, no. Cairo.

-Oh. -I'm going to Cairo.

-Oh. -How cool is that?

Wow!

Come to think of it,

it is for three years.

That's quite a long time, isn't it?

Maybe I should just take the Jakarta offer.

No, you can't do that.

It's your dream. It's a chance you can't lose.

Yes, I know.

Congratulations!

Thank you.

-Now, let's dig in. -Yeah.

Don't forget to pray. Okay.

Amen.

Mmm! This lunch is gonna taste so good.

What with me winning and all.

Oh yeah! Mmm!

Here you go.

Okay, thank you.

Faiq, I feel bad I can't go to the airport to see you off.

Oh, that's okay. I can look after myself.

It's getting late now, anyway.

Now don't be sad.

My legs won't work if you're sad.

-You see? They're not moving at all! -You're silly.

Oh, I have something here which should cheer you up a bit.

Oh!

Don't eat them all at once, or you'll get sick.

But enjoy. You take care of her, Mom.

Don't you worry, now. I'll take good care of her.

-Well, goodbye. Salaam alaikum. -Goodbye.

-Salaam. -Salaam. You take care now.

-Peace be upon you. -And upon you too.

-Salaam alaikum. -Alaikum salaam.

-Salaam alaikum. -Alaikum salaam.

You set for three. Faiq is in Cairo.

Oh, my goodness.

-I completely forgot. -Don't worry, it's okay. What's to eat?

I have made nasi goreng, and it's with rice.

How on earth can you cook fried rice if there's no rice?

-Oh! Yes, you can! Lots of new ways. -Really?

The ingredients are just the spices, and the eggs and veggies.

Well, that's just called scrambled eggs. Or maybe egg stir-fry.

Can you take this plate away?

Take it back to the kitchen, please. Thanks.

Yes, ma'am.

Let's eat.

Okay.

GUESS WHAT I'M EATING NOW?

IT MUST BE GOAT MEAT AND OTHER DISHES

Bon appétit.

2 YEARS LATER

Hello!

Niyala is a doctor now!

-Hi! -Niyala is a doctor now!

Niyala is a doctor now!

Niyala is a doctor now! Niyala is a doctor now!

-Niyala is a doctor now! -Hi, Herman.

-Niyala is a doctor now! -Hello, Dad!

-Niyala! -Niyala is a doctor now!

-Salaam alaikum. Congratulations! -Hello, Dad. Brother.

Dad, can we talk for a bit?

Um…

Dad…

-By God's grace, I have a plan. -Dad?

Since she's home now, just go ahead and tell her.

What does he mean?

The news about you becoming a doctor,

it has spread all around the village!

Dad, cut the crap!

You remember our debt to Cosmas?

Now it has grown to three billion rupiah.

He wants you to marry his son.

Wh… what… A debt?

What on earth is this about?

I borrowed some money from him,

for your mother's treatment.

You needed three billion for the treatment?

Niyala, you don't understand.

We rented a fishing boat

to help pay off the loan,

but unfortunately, the boat, it sank.

Now we have to pay for the boat too.

Father, why… why didn't you tell me?

Well, that's obvious, isn't it?

-You're the favorite child. -Herman.

No, I understand all right.

While she enjoyed college life, we suffered Cosmas.

That's enough, Herman.

Dad.

-Isn't there another way to settle? -There is a way! You marry Cosmas's son.

Herman. Dad! But I was thinking of studying to become a specialist. This--

Do you have any idea what we've been going through for years?

You, living it up in Jakarta! And now you're leaving us again?

You want me to look after our father forever?

Herman, that's enough!

PEACE BE UPON YOU, FAIQ.

What's on your mind?

I must bury my dreams of a career.

But why?

You have applied for a scholarship in Germany, right?

I can't.

Maybe it's not the right time.

If God's willing… there will be another opportunity for you.

Amen.

You will come home soon?

Soon, I will take the Hippocratic Oath.

So you became a doctor just so I would come home?

-No, of course not. -What, then?

I just want to know if you're coming home.

-Should I or not? -Yeah!

I'll come home in due course. God willing.

-Promise me? -I promise.

I'm counting on it.

Now, you take good care of yourself.

I gotta to go to bed now. Salaam alaikum.

Alaikum salaam.

I WAS HOPING YOU WERE THE ONE BETROTHED TO ME…

From the faculty of medicine, Miss Niyala Askiah.

Niyala graduated with a GPA score of 3.8.

KARTAJAYA UNIVERSITY GRADUATION

-Congratulations on the highest GPA score. -Thank you, sir.

78TH KERTAJAYA UNIVERSITY GRADUATION ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024

Father! Herman!

Thank you, Dad.

Oh!

-Congratulations! -Ummi!

I'm so proud of you.

Thank you, Ummi.

You're welcome.

Thank you for taking good care of Dad while I was studying in Jakarta.

It's my responsibility, as a son.

I have a surprise for you.

What?

Look.

Faiq, you're here!

-Oh my God! -I have kept my promise to you.

I can't believe you're finally here!

I promised I would be.

Congratulations.

My little sister has become a doctor now.

Thank God!

Here. I have a graduation present to give you.

-A present? -For you, yes!

For me? What is it?

Go on, open it. I'll hold this while you open it.

Okay!

Ooh! It's so beautiful!

It's a scarf.

-You like it? -I do.

It's pretty? I knew you'd like it.

Thank you. It's so kind!

Once again, congratulations.

It's been quite a while since your last visit.

Yes, it has.

You'll see nothing has really changed in all of these years.

Okay, come on in.

Hello there, baby.

Hello.

Please come on in. I hope you're hungry.

I've cooked delicious food for everyone. Enough to feed an army!

-We might stay out here to cool down. -Sure.

You cool off a while and I'll see you inside.

-Thank you, Ummi. -Well, I'll, uh… see you in there.

Niyala.

What do you say?

Oh God.

Why do you have to bring this up right now?

I'll be embarrassed if Ummi and Faiq hear.

You know you have no choice.

What… if I refuse?

-Then they'll send Dad to prison. -Hey!

Ummi will hear us talking.

That's enough for now. Enough.

Dad's life is in your hands.

Niyala, what's wrong?

I'm okay.

Okay. It's fine if you don't want to tell me.

But did you tell God about your problems?

That's what's most important.

Yeah.

This prayer rug…

has always been here…

through the hardest times in my life.

Please, excuse me now.

Niyala.

Whatever is troubling your mind,

God knows what is best for you.

Sleep well, okay?

Okay, I will. Good night, then.

Niyala. Remember, you have to set the table for three now.

Another plate. See?

I completely forgot!

Oh, there's two more people coming.

Oh, who are they?

Ah! They're here.

Get the door. Quickly. Hurry, now.

Uh, we need two more plates.

And, we'll need spoons, forks and two glasses of water.

-Salaam alaikum. -Peace be upon you too.

Can I help you at all?

-Salaam alaikum! -Ah…

-Peace be upon you too. -Ma'am.

-Oh! -Dear.

-Hello. -It's so wet.

I should have lent you my umbrella.

-We have one here. -Oh, thank goodness.

Sis, uh, this is Mrs. Lis, Diah's mother.

And this is Diah.

-Diah. -Niyala.

God willing, Diah will be my future wife.

Oh, salaam alaikum!

-Hey! -Salaam alaikum.

Mwah! Mwah! My goodness, were you caught in the rain?

-Not at all. -Mum told you?

-Right? -Thank you for having us.

-Huh? -Didn't you tell Niyala about Diah?

-Oh, I thought you said you'd tell her. -No, I'm sure you said you would tell her.

Oh, I did? I forgot to.

-Oh! -Anyway, now, come in.

-Come on inside. -Thank you.

-Come, dear. -Thank you.

Okay. This is lamb and nasi goreng à la Chef Faiq.

Enjoy.

-Ooh! -Mmm.

-What do you think, Ummi? -It smells so good!

I never knew that the university in Cairo had a culinary class!

Foreign students must learn to cook.

Now, please, dig in. I want an honest opinion from all of you.

Come on then, let's enjoy it.

Diah, I hear you've been to Europe many times, is that right?

Actually, not that often.

Diah is actually an Islamic culture researcher.

Wonderful!

She's been to Europe and many other Arab countries in her work.

We met in a workshop in Cairo.

And we've been friends ever since.

It was fate. I'm sure.

When fate brings two people together, there's nothing we can do.

Yes, exactly. They're meant for each other.

Very true.

I think the mosque we visited yesterday is perfect for the ceremony.

What do you think? How about we book that mosque?

-That's suitable. -Oh, sis.

Yes?

Oh…

I meant Diah, sorry.

What time do we have to be there to check it out?

I made the appointment for 2:00 p.m. today.

Are you coming with us, Mom?

Hey!

Well, what do you know?

It's my future in-laws!

So how was Jakarta, hey?

-And my daughter-in-law? -Uh…

We need more time to convince her, please, Mr. Cosmas.

Oh, but what's there to convince her of?

You don't need to convince her!

Women, they are nothing but commodities.

Just like those fish over there. You see?

But that's not my daughter, Mr. Cosmas.

So you're saying your daughter is expensive because she's a doctor?

If your daughter was on display here, no one would pay very much for her.

I really don't understand you.

You know, life is like a roller coaster. Some ups, some downs.

But you love being at the bottom.

You should feel lucky your daughter is worth some money.

Unlike this one.

Look at his ugly face.

Let's go.

Yeah, boss.

You making fried ramen or soup?

Why do you ask? Do you want some?

I'm making soupy ramen.

And chili.

-I'm in! -The chili?

Coming right up.

Let's see.

Faiq.

Yeah.

Do you mind if I ask you something?

No, you can't.

Of course you can!

Since when do you need my permission to ask anything?

Because you usually tell me everything that's going on.

But you didn't tell me that you're getting married.

It's not that I didn't wanna tell you or I avoided telling you.

It just seemed to all happen so fast.

But I thought that you were… a modern man.

Progressive.

It's an arranged marriage.

The right person can enter your life in many different ways.

In this case, it was our parents who played the part.

Importantly,

Diah has met all the essential requirements

from our revered prophet.

She has the looks, a good background, wealthy,

and she's very religious.

Every criteria!

What else do I need, Niyala?

No!

Herman.

Murder!

What happened? What happened?

-Boss, you all right? He went that way! -What?

-Get after him! -Let's get him!

Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables to help breast milk production.

-Salaam alaikum, Doctor. -Alaikum salaam.

-I have something for you. -Oh my goodness!

You didn't have to bring it to me! I could have sent someone.

-I don't mind at all. -Thank you!

-Doctor? -Ah, the beautiful young doctor.

Now, tell me, how are you?

I'm just fine, thank you.

Thank God. Oh, how is Faiq?

-He's back home now? -Yes, and he's doing very well.

-But I have some very big news! -I think I know what it is!

He's getting married, am I right?

I'm right, aren't I?

Who's the lucky woman? Is it you, Niyala?

Oh, no, of course not. They're like siblings.

No, don't be silly.

You'll just have to wait until further notice.

Oh, I hope you'll be able to come.

Of course I will come!

I can't wait for the invitation.

I don't think you'll have to wait too long.

-Um, excuse me, it's from my father. -Sure.

Hello there, Father.

SUKARAJA POLICE PRECINCT

Father?

Oh my goodness.

Why did you do that, Herman?

If you won't help us, don't dare judge us.

Mr. Herman. You're free to go.

What do you mean?

The charges have been dropped. The victim's family just left.

-Come on out. -Wait here.

Excuse me.

Are you the family who dropped the charges?

You don't remember me, do you?

I was the boy who bullied you when you were little.

You're Roger?

Uh, why did you drop the charges?

Well, it's the least I could do.

It's very kind of you.

But, you know, he is guilty as charged.

Yes, I know.

But I hate to see what my father is doing to your family.

I'd like to help.

Uh, thank you.

That's very kind.

I'll see you around. Salaam alaikum.

Alaikum salaam.

Your son seems to love trouble, huh?

Mr. Cosmas, uh, I'm so sorry.

Listen to me. If you ever do that again,

I swear to God your body will be found lying on the floor of your own boat.

Understand?

Oh my God, my brother.

Faiq!

Faiq?

-Ummi. -Faiq.

Mom! What?

-It's Niyala. -What's happened?

Niyala is going to marry Roger.

I don't understand.

Has…

has she agreed to this?

-Hello, Faiq. -Niyala, please, just tell me the truth.

I heard from Mom. Why are you doing this?

-I have no control over this. -I know, I know.

But why, Niyala?

Can you, uh, at least explain why you're doing this? Or…

It's your father.

He borrowed money from that loan shark.

My God! Why didn't you tell us this? We could have helped somehow.

I already owe so much to you and your family.

But that… that doesn't matter! You are family.

We'll find a solution, a way out, before you have to do this thing.

But you don't understand, it's hard.

My God, I know how to fight.

But I have to obey what my father wants me to do, right?

But…

We're talking about Roger. That Roger.

I know, I know.

Faiq, I know.

I have to go now. I must be strong.

Faiq, please pray for me to be strong.

Salaam alaikum.

Peace be upon you.

God is great.

God is great.

Ummi? Oh my God.

Ummi? Oh my God!

Ijah!

Ijah!

-Ummi? You'll be all right. -Ma'am?

-Ummi! -Oh my God!

-She just collapsed. -Oh. Oh!

-Hold her. -Yes.

-Oh my… -Faiq?

-Faiq, are you there? -All right. Here. Oh…

Oh, ma'am.

Salaam alaikum, Niyala.

Alaikum salaam.

I can…

understand your frustration.

You're being forced to marry someone you don't love.

It's late. I have to go home.

The Roger you knew has changed, Niyala.

And who is he now?

I've been keeping quiet

about my feelings for you,

for… some time.

I was a bad boy.

But in order to win your love,

I've worked very hard

to try to be a better man.

Give me one more chance.

And if you still

can't return my love…

…then I'll tell my father

to call off the wedding.

And we will consider all your debt as fully paid.

What will you get from that?

In the very least I get a chance

to show you

how much I love you.

And that's more than enough for me.

All right.

I'd better leave now.

Salaam alaikum.

Alaikum salaam.

Salaam alaikum, sir.

How is Ummi?

She's getting better.

I just gave her some vitamins.

I hope that tomorrow, she'll be back on her feet.

I know she's very concerned about Niyala.

Well, she literally raised us as children together.

Of course she's concerned.

Let's pray for the best for Niyala.

And give her nutritious food.

Get well soon, dear. Take care.

-Dr. Shinta. -Hello.

-How are you? -I'm well, praise God.

Doctor, meet Dr. Niyala.

Ah, your dad's so proud of you.

It's a great pleasure to meet you.

-I'll see you again later. Goodbye. -Okay.

-Goodbye. -Bye.

What is it? Why are you smiling?

It just reminds me of our childhood.

Way back then, you had a dream to become a doctor,

and look at you now!

-Hmm. -Why did you want to be a doctor?

Uh…

Actually, when I was little,

I wanted to treat my mother.

But now, as an adult,

my dream now is that one day, everyone can have healthcare.

-That's so great! -Mmm.

I heard you went to university in Melbourne?

What made you return home?

I think it's our responsibility to take care of the village.

There's no better place to help than your own home.

HARAPAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS

Uh, excuse me, Doctor.

Uh, can I borrow Roger for a minute?

-Oh, sure, go ahead. -Thank you.

Excuse us.

This is a similar wedding gown to the one you liked which you showed us.

And here's some more ideas for wedding decorations.

I like it but, I think we're looking at something simpler. Right, honey?

-Honey? -Hmm?

What's that? Oh!

Uh, this one.

I think it should be more… more glamorous.

Well, we have a few more pictures to show you.

Let me go and get them for you. Excuse me.

-Sure. -Merci.

Honey…

I've been thinking.

The way you care about Niyala is more than just Platonic.

I don't understand.

Well,

it's like a man who cares about a woman he loves.

Oh!

I've never really

thought about her in that way.

You're the first

serious relationship

that I've ever had in my life.

And on top of that, of course,

we're planning for our wedding.

So if you think that I'm making you uncomfortable

or intentionally hurting you,

or even, perhaps, trying to make you feel a little jealous,

well, then…

I must sincerely apologize.

I want our relationship to be a good one.

Yeah.

So do I.

So you don't want the fancy one?

You were the one who didn't want the fancy one.

That's all for today. Thank you very much, everybody.

HOW TO PREVENT DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER

I'm off then, Doc.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Ah! Hello, Roger.

Is that for me?

Yeah. Open it.

For your computer.

-Hang on, then. -Yeah.

A PRESENTATION FOR THE FUTURE

A HAPPY FAMILY

NIYALA HOSPITAL, 10 YEARS LATER

20 YEARS LATER, DOCTOR NIYALA'S FAMILY

GROWING OLD TOGETHER, 40 YEARS LATER

ALL OF IT STARTS TODAY

Niyala.

Will you…

will you marry me?

I promise, I will stay by your side always

to make all of your dreams come true.

I'm sorry, Roger.

The feeling… it just isn't there yet.

But I…

have started to like

the way you show your…

love to me.

Thank God.

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS OFFICE

DKI JAKARTA PROVINCE, SOUTH JAKARTA

What's the problem here?

You made a typo with her name.

-That's all. -Did I?

Show me.

My fiancée's name is supposed to be spelled with an I,

but instead, you spelled it with a Y in her name.

-Hmm. -I wonder if you could correct the typo?

-Come again? -Diah's name is spelled with an I.

It's a very simple correction.

Why use that tone to me?

Because all you had to do was copy from her ID--

Hey, watch your manners!

-You're in a government office. -I understand.

And when you raise your voice like that,

well, I… I find that offensive.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you.

-I just want you to correct the typo-- -Sh, sh. Wait, wait.

Honey, it's okay.

It's okay. Okay.

-So. -Uh-huh.

-The name in my ID is written like here. -Uh-huh.

I wonder if you would be kind enough

to please correct the typo in the form

to match the name on my ID?

If you don't mind.

That's simple and clear.

Correct it to match her ID.

That's it.

Get me a blank form like this. Hmm?

-Very sorry for the trouble. -It's okay.

Fill in the form.

-Can I borrow your pen? -Here.

Goodness me.

Taking a long time.

Educational history?

Master's degree.

From where?

Cairo.

And in Cairo, did they give you a multiple choice test?

Or perhaps you needed to learn to write an essay?

Done. I'm done. Okay.

Wait, I'll check it over.

Just a sec.

-Did you just make a face? -No.

-It shows your disgust for me. -That's just my normal face, sir.

You don't like me at all, do you?

-It's my normal-- -Honey. Uh…

-Excuse me, sir. -Hmm?

Whose date of birth is June 8th, 1999?

Oh my goodness, I…

Niyala's?

So you really don't remember her date of birth?

-Let me correct it. -Yeah, let her do it.

You'll just keep making typos!

Thank God, Father.

I never thought that Roger could change.

He's sweeter now.

And more mature.

Who knows?

Some people can change a lot, I think.

Maybe it comes with being an adult and all that.

So, Niyala,

you don't mind if…

if Mr. Cosmas schedules your wedding date sooner than planned?

God willing, I'm ready.

Love can grow over time, I think.

Then… both of you

should now ask for the blessings

of both Ummi Ambar and Faiq.

Faiq, this is Roger.

-Salaam alaikum. -Alaikum salaam.

-How are you? -Thank God, we're fine.

Please let me introduce Diah, Faiq's future wife.

Ah, kids, you're here! Come on in.

Yes, Ummi. Shall we?

-After you. -Thank you.

Faiq. I think I've met Roger before.

Somewhere.

Oh, where from? You know him?

Are you sure we've met?

I don't remember.

Diah! Faiq! Come on inside.

It's kind of you to invite me.

Let's go.

Niyala told me that you were planning to get married.

How is it all progressing?

Yes, that's right. But first, I should apologize in advance

about the way Niyala and I first came to meet.

As the only son of my father,

I felt somewhat obliged to follow my father's will.

Still, I'm overjoyed about being betrothed to Niyala,

because now that I've met you, Ummi, and also Faiq, and Diah,

I know where it is that she gets her sweetness from.

Thank you.

Well, I certainly hope that they are sincere sentiments.

Mmm. Where did you go to university?

Oh, he went to the University of Melbourne, like you.

Oh!

-Diah? -What's wrong, Diah?

-Are you all right? -Are you okay?

I'm fine. Just… went down the wrong way.

Now, dig in kids. Let's eat.

So… have you set a date?

Uh…

If all goes well, the engagement ceremony will be on Saturday.

I hope all of you can come.

Mmm…

God willing.

Hmm.

Praise God.

Eat! You've all been staring at the food, now it's time to eat up.

Yes, Ummi.

In the name of Allah.

DISCARD

Goodbye, Ummi.

-Peace be upon you. -Peace be upon you too.

Ummi.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye. Drive safely.

-I shall. Salaam alaikum. -Bye.

-Niyala! -Yes?

Doctor, you forgot your scarf.

Can't have that.

You were so eager to leave us, you forgot.

Yes, I did.

You know, I've just realized.

It looks good on you.

Are you complimenting your own taste?

Oh, I'm not kidding. I think I certainly have excellent taste.

I know, it's a pretty scarf. Very pretty.

I guess I'll see you later.

Salaam alaikum. Alaikum salaam.

-Bye! -Bye, Ummi.

Thank you, Faiq.

I hope, that with all of your blessing,

that I can be a good husband and support to Niyala.

Don't ever break her heart now.

Safe trip.

-Bye! -Take care!

Thank you very much for coming with me to visit Ummi.

It was a pleasure, Niyala.

But, Niyala…

Mmm?

I don't mean to offend you,

but I was watching

some of the body language

between you and Faiq.

-And there were things that were-- -I don't understand.

Oh! Are you jealous?

Is that what it is?

Oh. Goodness me. Faiq and I, we're just like siblings.

Yeah, I get that.

-But I think you should keep in mind-- -Oh my God, Roger, we're like siblings.

-It's not like that. I-- -Don't interrupt when I'm talking to you!

Are you even listening?

My God. My God.

Niyala.

Niyala, I'm so sorry.

Niyala, I…

I shouldn't have yelled like that.

I… I overreacted.

What's going on, Diah?

Nothing. I'm fine.

What is it?

-Are you sure you're okay? -Mmm.

Hello there.

-Alaikum salaam. -Mom.

Faiq. Diah has been waiting up for you.

Oh, I know. I'm sorry, there was traffic.

It's okay. Sit yourself down now.

You can both talk your heads off here! I'll be up in my room, okay?

What's this about?

My instinct was right.

I met Roger several times when I was in Melbourne.

But I remember one day, he just disappeared.

They said he was involved in a criminal case.

What kind of case?

It was…

a rape case.

Oh my God.

Uh…

You sure about this?

I can't confirm about the rape,

but I did know he was dating this girl.

You need to take a look at this here.

Look.

Look.

Here, let me.

Niyala.

Niyala, please wait. You're still mad at me.

You asked me to open my heart to you.

But I'm afraid

you've just made it harder for me to love you.

Niyala, wait. Wait.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean it.

I was taught to behave like that by my father.

I didn't learn any other way.

Please, Niyala, give me one more chance.

Let me be very clear.

Faiq and I are close

because he's done nothing but be sweet to me.

-Excuse me. -Niyala.

Niyala!

KEEP

Salaam alaikum.

Alaikum salaam.

-Do you want me to heat the soup? -No, I'm good.

But thank you.

What did you say?

Thank you.

Do you want to sit with me while I eat?

People in the village, they say you're smart.

Born with good fortune.

While I…

should be grateful…

for having been born at all.

Everybody but you sees me as a deadbeat.

I turned against you.

I was blinded by jealousy.

Forgive me.

CEMPAKA LESTARI DAUGHTER OF M. RUKHYAT BIRTH: DEC 17, 1977 - DEATH: AUG 8, 2008

Mother…

How are you?

I've…

received a marriage proposal, Mother.

Can I have your blessings?

I hope everything goes well.

I hope this is the best for me,

for Father,

and for Herman.

I believe…

God has a beautiful plan for us.

Come in.

-Niyala! Ah! -Ummi!

Now, now, don't get up.

Such a pretty girl.

Oh, but why so tense?

Are you nervous, honey? Everything's gonna be just fine.

Niyala?

Do you have a minute?

Uh, sure, you two chat. I'll just be outside helping with things.

What's on your mind?

Can we talk outside?

With Faiq?

I know this is not a good time to tell you this, but…

Um…

It's about Roger.

We just learned the truth about what happened to Roger

when he was in Australia.

I don't like telling you this, but…

Excuse me, uh… I'm sorry, but are you Sherin?

Yes?

I'm Faiq. I'm the person who called you.

-I'm sorry, I don't… -Please.

I just need a minute of your time, that's all.

I'm sorry. I just want to be left alone.

So, please can you respect my privacy?

Miss.

Miss.

Miss Sherin.

I know it can often be painful to dig up the past.

But please, we're trying to help another woman.

Sherin finally told us

that Roger forced himself on her.

In fact, Roger raped Sherin.

And now, she's carrying his child.

Oh my God. My goodness.

Wh…

Faiq,

Diah…

All of this time, I have been trying so hard to understand

and to believe in Roger.

And what you have just told me

makes that so much harder.

But I have no choice now.

I can't change my decision.

-That's not my intention at all. -But--

-We're concerned about your future. -I know.

I… I know who he is.

I do know.

-But… -Honey.

It's okay.

Niyala.

I'm sorry we had to be the bearers of the truth.

Just keep me in your thoughts.

And… pray for me…

to help me…

be strong.

I should get ready for the ceremony. Excuse me.

Niyala…

Hello and welcome, everybody.

We're here today to ask if Mr. Rusli's daughter

agrees to the marriage proposal of our son.

-Yes, I do. -Congratulations!

Ah! Congratulations.

-Thank God! -Yes!

Thanks be to God!

-So the engagement is now official. -Praise God!

And let's hope it will soon be followed by a wedding ceremony.

-Amen! -Amen!

Now you may place the ring on her hand.

-Praise Allah! -Praise Allah!

Praise God!

Now, before we all move on to the banquet,

let me share with you another exciting piece of news.

God willing, my son Roger is going to be a candidate

for the very important position of village leader!

How about that?

Ah!

Yes, please all pray for him

and I trust you will all support his campaign

for a better future for our village.

-Ah! -Amen!

And now it's time for us all to celebrate!

Let's eat!

What is it, Niyala?

I want to ask something.

I remember when you asked me

to give myself a chance to learn to love you,

and you said that you loved me.

But why, then, did you choose to keep secrets from me?

You and your father

seemed more excited

about your new candidacy

than about our engagement.

Niyala,

me running for the village leader's position

is all my father's idea.

I didn't know anything about it.

Whether I'm running or not,

it doesn't change any of my…

my feelings that I have for you.

You know I still love you!

You have to prove that to me. Love is about actions!

I'm showing you the proof now!

How are you doing that? By keeping secrets from me? Huh?

Fine, I know he controls you.

But he must have told you.

So why didn't you tell me?

Sherin.

Is it true that you raped her?

You got her pregnant?

And now you have a child with her? Is it true?

-Is it? -Yes!

Yes, I have a child with her!

But it's not true. I never raped her.

Why didn't you tell me?

Why did I have to hear it from lots of other people?

Because that's my disgraceful past.

Do you think that I don't blame myself every day for that mistake? Huh?

To this day, I carry that guilt with me.

I still can't forgive myself.

I have a disgraceful past,

but I'm a changed person.

But that shameful chapter is closed.

Now, it is just between me and God.

But if you won't ever change your mind about me,

then it's out of my control, and I'll leave it to God.

You've built the healthcare center,

and you've rebuilt the prayer house!

And now, you're on the verge of marrying

the very first female doctor of our village!

The pride of the village!

You know, Niyala is pious,

and very religious.

I only have to say the word "God"…

and she agrees.

That's my boy!

DISCARD

Centuries ago, long before the sea met the sky,

God already chose who your partner in life would be.

You mustn't worry if you think you have already taken the correct steps.

First get to know her.

Seek guidance from God.

Secondly, the difference between ta'aruf and dating?

What is it?

Ta'aruf is to know the mind. Dating is to know the body.

And it's forbidden.

-But you have doubts? -Um…

I'm doing my best to follow

the guidelines you've talked about.

But I still have doubts.

I'm afraid that one day,

somebody's heart will be hurt.

So, you do have doubts.

I won't refer to the book,

because you may have more knowledge than I.

A Cairo graduate.

-Geography does not determine wisdom. -Yes.

-I still need counsel and your guidance. -Indeed. Here's a simple solution.

Let go of things that make you unsure,

and embrace things where you have no doubt.

It's our prophet's quotation.

Look inside your heart. Your heart will not lie to you.

And, if in doubt, you must rethink and not move forward.

Okay?

God does not err, only humans do.

If you leave your sandals there, someone may take them.

God makes no mistakes.

-May peace be upon you. -May peace be upon you too.

Oh God…

I thank You for the gift of love.

The most beautiful and powerful feeling.

Everything I feel,

it came from You, God.

Whatever it is that I feel…

Oh God,

if You doubt that I really understand love,

then please guide me, God.

Please guide me to give the right person my sincere love.

The love that came from You.

I just want

to please You.

I'm still seeking Your guidance to illuminate the path of love.

If You think I'm selfish

and I've been expecting a return on every gift,

guide me to be selfless,

to give unconditionally,

and to love

without measuring the sacrifice.

If I must love someone,

please help me to find the strength…

so I can love them with all my heart,

and without feeling heartbroken.

Watch your step.

Hurry, honey.

Hey, get the door. Knock.

Anyone home?

-Are you there? -Stay with me, baby.

-Oh, Doctor. Please help. -Salaam alaikum.

Doctor, please help my daughter. I beg you. Please.

How long has she had this fever for?

-It's been five days, Doctor. -Oh.

Wait a minute.

Did you see sores on her gums or a nosebleed?

No, none of that.

Okay. Wait, I won't be long.

-Sit her down. -Yes, thank you. Here we go.

-Come here, baby. Slow, honey. -Gently. Easy.

You're gonna be okay.

The doctor's here. Everything's gonna be okay.

Hello, Dr. Shinta.

Doctor, I have a child here. Suspected dengue fever.

I think she's going into shock.

-She needs to be admitted immediately. -Oh my God, this is so bad.

Do you know someone who can donate platelets?

That's good.

Yes, Doctor. Thank you so much.

-Okay. We need a vehicle to transport her. -What do we do?

-Right away. -Hurry.

-I'll be back. -Be careful, dear.

Now, then, let me take a look.

Thank God, her platelet count is increasing.

You know, she almost didn't make it.

If Doctor Niyala wasn't there and did the right thing, well, who knows?

But I'm very glad to tell you that Putri is no longer in a critical condition.

All she needs to do is eat some food, and she will get better, okay?

-Thank you. You hear what the doctor said? -There. Another?

-Eat up. -Another mouthful.

That's my girl.

-You must excuse me. Bye, then. -Okay. Thank you, Doctor.

-Thank God she's okay. -Yes. Thank you, Doctor.

-Thank you, Doctor. -You're very welcome.

HARAPAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTERS

-Please send me the file when you can. -Yeah.

Hello, Doctor?

Mr. Dadang.

Uh, you go on ahead, okay?

-Okay, Doc. -Bye.

What can I do for you? Putri? Is she okay?

Thank God, she's getting better every day.

-Thank God. -Uh…

I know if I tell you about this, Doctor,

I will be risking my own life.

Oh my God! But what are you talking about?

Roger has been planning this all along.

I am willing to be called as a witness against Mr. Cosmas and Roger.

What crimes?

Roger and his father have been using you all this time

so he can be village leader.

Not many people from the village can get higher education,

let alone the chance to become a doctor.

Marrying you will help his election.

Oh God!

That includes the boat he sank deliberately.

He did that to pressure your father

to arrange a marriage

between you and Roger.

Oh God. Help.

I'm so sorry.

-Excuse me, Doctor. -Yeah.

Ummi.

Mom.

Salaam alaikum, Ummi.

Alaikum salaam, Niyala. It's Faiq!

Are you okay?

Oh!

Niyala. What's wrong?

Niyala, what's wrong? Tell me what's happening. Are you okay?

I should have believed you.

Niyala, you okay? Niyala!

Please forgive me. I'm sorry.

-I want you to take care of this. -Yes, sir.

Niyala.

-Here. -Thank you, sir.

Hi!

What are you doing here?

-What is it? -I want to call off our wedding.

-You what? -You told me you're just a victim!

You told me you had no choice, and I believed in you!

What are you talking about?

You fooled my family

and endangered my family members!

You even took advantage of my father's situation!

-And all this time you've been playing us! -Niyala, listen. We can talk about this.

-Yeah? Niyala-- -Let go!

-Niyala-- -Let me go!

Come here! Now what?

If you want to call off the wedding,

I will put you and the rest of your family in jail.

No, I'll be the one to send you to prison!

-You talk too much. Shut up. -Somebody help me!

-Help! -Get here!

Help!

Nobody can hear your screams.

Help!

I told you to shut up.

Your life is now in my hands.

I may decide to kill you.

Probably, I should.

Would you prefer to end up like Sherin?

Get off her! Hey!

-I'm okay. Oh my God, he's crazy! -You okay?

Oh my God, Faiq!

Faiq!

Faiq, watch out!

Faiq!

Niyala, don't! Don't!

Stop! Stop it!

Niyala!

That's enough. Come on, that's enough.

Faiq, are you okay?

Herman.

-Are you hurt? -No.

POLICE

Get him in the car.

At least I didn't step on anyone else

to stay at the top like you.

In the car.

Why did I even bother looking for you around the village,

when I knew exactly

that I'd find you here?

Back then, you gave me this prayer rug

when you saw me at my mother's grave

and I was crying.

Since then,

it has never left my side.

If…

I was afraid

for my father's safety when he went out to sea,

or if I missed my mother…

I was grateful

to have a mother figure like Ummi.

I want to apologize to you…

for expecting…

more than that from you.

I wasn't grateful enough

for how you cared about me

as a brother, and I let this feeling grow.

Thank you, Faiq.

This is yours.

I never take back any gift I have given to someone.

Goodbye.

Salaam alaikum.

Alaikum salaam.

I once read a storybook.

It was about people who demand love.

When you were brought into the world by love,

in the end, you'll find an infinite sea of love.

The book talks about

how people tie themselves in knots and hurt themselves

chasing and demanding love from people around them.

But I still believe

if love knocks on your door,

then it's no accident.

Because God sent it your way.

-Hi! -Hello.

-Lovely to see you. -How are you?

And because it's true love…

I want you to have this.

…I will embrace it.

An invitation.

And delivered personally by you.

Even though he doesn't feel the same about me.

As sure as the sun,

the moon,

and the stars shining in the sky,

as certain as the wind blows,

and as forever as the rivers flowing to the sea,

the sea, like an eternal friend, listens without judgement

to our deepest secrets,

because the sun,

the moon,

the stars,

the river and the sea,

know that one day, in the end,

you'll reach an endless ocean

called…

love.

-Is everybody ready? -Yes, sir.

We're ready.

Okay, let's start the ceremony.

Yes, we're ready.

In the name of Allah,

do you, Muhammed Faiq al-Husaini,

son of Abdullah Husni,

take Diah Pramestaningrum,

daughter of Suprapto,

in exchange for a dowry in the amount

of 15 million rupiah and 20 grams of gold?

Such amount to be paid in cash.

Wait!

Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen.

I'm sorry to interrupt.

Mrs. Lis, this concerns you.

What's going on?

Do you remember when

you visited Dr. Mutia's clinic

to get the donated breast milk?

Yes.

DR. MUTIA'S LACTATION CLINIC

BREAST MILK DONOR CONTRACT

The breast milk that was donated to Diah…

was from Mrs. Ambar Atmaranti.

So Faiq and Diah are not allowed to be married.

Under Islamic law,

a marriage between a man and a woman

who had received breast milk from the same woman,

are not permitted to marry, because they're tied by blood.

I remember the day when you told me that I am your first love.

But it looks like…

you found your true love long before you had ever met me.

Don't bottle up your feelings toward Niyala for too long.

I can see just how beautiful your love together is.

Trust in God's timing.

He will always answer our prayers.

I wish you both happiness.

Salaam alaikum.

Peace be upon you, Ambu.

Forgive me if I don't come often.

But wherever I happen to be,

I always pray for you, Ambu.

I'd like to ask permission of you.

I need to say something to Niyala.

I…

don't really know how long I've had…

this feeling in my heart.

It's possible…

from the first time I cheered you up here.

Or maybe…

from when I had to leave you

during those years when I was in Cairo.

I can't recall.

But one thing is sure.

I couldn't sleep soundly until I was absolutely sure

that you were home and that you were safe.

I couldn't enjoy my food if I didn't know what you had eaten that day.

I couldn't focus on my studies, either,

if I didn't know how you were getting along in your training.

And another thing.

My heart was broken when I found out

you were getting married.

God put the tiny seed in my heart without me even noticing it.

I love you, Niyala.

And it's not platonic, it's hard to understand.

Will you…

will you marry me?

I promise to love you always.

I'll keep my promise to ambu to always keep you safe.

For as long as God allows.

Oh, thank God!

Don't thank God yet.

I didn't say yes.

I thought silence denoted consent?

According to our prophet,

a woman's silence is considered as consent.

You're sneaky!

So what do you say?

-Yes? -Yes.

Allah be praised!

Oh!

Through all these years,

I've learned to believe

that fate is just a veil

covering the hidden secret of our lives.

Whatever God has planned for me,

I don't need to understand.

I just need to trust in His plan for me.

Fate has finally shown its hand.

It has opened my eyes to its beauty.

So I may turn a page and move forward with my life.

I know now that I don't need to question His judgement.

Because whatever His plan is for me,

it always brings happiness in the end.