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24 karat gold...

Is the most beautiful

And the most useless thing in the world.

It is so soft

That you can't make jewellery from it in its pure form.

Avai would say,

"Costao is like 24 karat gold."

"Very valuable..."

"But can't do much."

Because Costao was pure

Unadulterated.

He ran a lot.

Not for medals...

He ran...

To catch those who commit crimes and run.

Photos of criminals caught by Costao...

Appeared in newspapers.

But only Costao's name was mentioned.

21 times so far.

It was fun listening to his adventures of running.

But running with him was no fun.

He would never be exhausted...

But he used to wear us out.

Silvy probably knew

As soon as he began to walk...

Costao would make him run!

That's why he cried,

Constantly.

Marissa...

Marissa...

Hey...!

Do you know how to swim?

No

Then why are you going in there?

Do you know how to swim, Costao?

Why do you call me Costao instead of Daddy?

Avai too calls you Costao. I'll say what Avai says.

You're so cute.

That's what you say to everyone.

Everyone?

You said it to Avai.

Your ears are too sharp.

You should be my informer.

You won't have to run.

Just keep your ears open.

Ears are always open.

Keep your ears open means. be alert.

Observe everything that is happening around you.

How do I do that?

I'll show you.

You're a motor mouth...

Your brain works overtime.

Watch what is happening around.

And tell me what you see.

Right?

That sounds easy. I'll be your informer.

Cool. Now you're officially my informer.

Give me this first piece of information.

What does Avai tell her friends about me?

I'm handsome.

Macho.

Or dashing.

What does she call me?

Crazy.

Huh?

She says you're crazy.

Half of Goa calls me that.

What else?

First give me my reward for this information.

Costao used to get a lot of rewards.

He would bring me gifts every time he was rewarded.

He would hide it somewhere in the house.

Costao, your reward will be added to your salary.

Okay.

Jimmy's fishermen in Morjim are up to something fishy.

I'll let you know, when I know more.

But Avai said, Costao doesn't work for rewards.

For him, his work is his reward.

Thank you.

Don't spend all your money on booze.

Save it for your family.

When I would be alone at home...

I would rummage to find my reward.

It was our game.

Costao would come up with such places to hide the stuff...

Where no one could find it.

Only I could.

Costao...

I'll make you wash it if you spill it on your shirt.

I'm getting late for school.

Drop Sylvie at Paulo Mama's on your way to work.

Again, this red amaranth today?

If you don't eat all of it...

You'll have to eat it for dinner.

Pack the kids' tiffin.

Veronica gives mutton 4 times a week.

To Allwyn.

Did you hear what I said?

Yes, I did.

Allwyn's wife gives him mutton 4 times a week.

But she lets him touch her only once a week.

Works for you?

No... Of course, this has a lot of protein.

Red Amaranth

Don't you want mutton?

No. I won't eat it.

I don't want it.

You won't eat it?

What will you have?

I'm going to have the whole lamb...

Have some more fried stuff.

That will make you strong.

Really...

Have some more.

D'Mello is building a hotel.

In Candolim.

His brothers keep coming.

Peter and Francis.

They're even buying 3 or 4 canoes.

They're paying local fishermen good money for the boats.

This information was hard to come by.

There's a big landing this time.

I've heard they're landing 150 kilos of gold.

Okay. Be careful.

These lawless people should be caught outside the realm of laws.

In international waters.

Before they reach Goa.

Sir, this time we won't let it land.

Fine.

We'll file the DRI.

And take the team of your trusted officers.

Only if he is caught red handed

We can take some concrete action.

Against D'mello

Hurry up. pull out this sack.

Sir, there's only cooking material in this.

Just do as I say.

Bring everything out immediately.

Move it. -Yes Sir.

Hurry up.

Bring it.

Put it here.

Right here.

Empty the sack.

What is in it?

Stuff from the storeroom. -Open it.

Check the cylinders as well.

Even the small jars and containers in the kitchen.

Check everything.

Yes sir. -Come on.

The paperwork is fine.

Did you check the permit?

Yes, everything is in place.

Come.

Hi handsome! Being a hero, are you?

Sir I have to reach Mangalore by 9 o'clock.

Start swimming right away.

Sir your team has searched the whole ship.

I'm telling you there's nothing here.

We still have to check these boxes.

Sir, that's just the crew's luggage.

Will you...

Charge us custom duty on that as well?

Don't you dare teach me my job.

Sir, I'll give you in writing... As if your word has any value!

Sir, according to jurisdiction in international waters...

Don't teach me international law. You're exposed.

It is conveniently twisted.

Mendes, have you checked all the boxes?

We've checked all of these.

Check everything.

Check all the boxes before you come up.

Sir...

This is Mr. D'Mello's ship.

That is exactly why we are checking it.

You've already checked everything.

Captain?

We haven't covered everything. A main spot is still pending.

This is the cofferdam entry, right?

It has been shut for three years.

Give that in writing.

There's nothing to declare in writing. It has poisonous gases.

Allwyn!

Sir?

Get the boiler suit

It's right here.

I'll get it.

What will you find in there?

You tell me!

If anything happens to you down there. It won't be my responsibility.

I am responsible for myself.

Trust me there's nothing in there.

It has been too long. He can suffocate to death.

Done talking?

Don't teach us how to do our job.

Should I go in?

Who'll go in to rescue you?

Costao!

Costao!

Costao!

Costao!

Costao pull the rope.

Relax Costao.

They're getting you some water.

Costao...

Want some more?

Feeling good, sir?

Being a hero, are you?

Be a hero. But don't act in front of me.

Why were you acting?

You knew there was nothing in the cofferdam.

Why were you scared?

I was scared?

You were intimidating me.

I wasn't scared.

Now that... You haven’t found anything

Shall we?

I mean...

You should...

Good night, sir.

Sir this is the second time.

As soon we file the DRI1

D'Mello gets the information.

We can't challenge the government procedure.

I don't do my duty to follow the procedure.

I work to catch criminals.

If someone is carrying 2 extra bottles of liquor at the airport....

If someone gets a VCR from abroad, they are caught and...

We give them a lesson in law.

Here we are hundred percent sure

That 150 kg of gold is being smuggled.

But we have to follow the procedure!

What's your problem with D'Mello?

When Vasco Da Gama came to Goa.

God knows what he saw in this place.

He captured all of Goa.

Some people have that hunger in them.

D’Mello is consumed by it. I have seen it in his eyes.

He will devour Goa.

Sir...

Ruben...

Your brother has become quite modern.

He has learnt how to speak English.

He has become a big shot!

Those English clothes.

Suit someone who can speak English.

I'm better off as a fisherman.

I don't want to be stressed out like you.

You only remember when elections are around.

That you too were a fisherman.

I also used to be an informer for the Customs.

Do you know the upside of being an informer?

What?

Customs and smugglers.

You have information of both sides.

I don't know about Customs.

But smuggling...

Ronnie knows all about it.

Who tipped of the Customs department?

It was Ronnie, right?

Tell me the truth.

He won't do that.

Trust me he won't.

He is my brother. He can't do that.

Tell your brother...

Let him go...

Tell him.

You know...

I tell everyone.

Reuben's catch is best in Goa.

Super fresh.

You have quite a reputation in the market.

I too have a reputation.

And my reputation

Is at stake.

My ship...

Which port...

What time...

What load it is carrying...

How do the Customs get a whiff of it?

Why do you doubt Ronnie?

He is my brother.

Just the way you worry about your brother...

I worry for mine.

I can't put their lives in danger thanks to Ronnie.

They will kill him... Stop them...

Stop them.

Enough.

He'll die.

Now you find out.

How did the landing information leak?

We could have had this dinner tomorrow.

Are you quitting your job tomorrow?

Come on.

Stop it.

You’ve been avoiding this for a month.

Duty… raids… something or the other.

Come on order quickly.

I only have an hour before I go back to my watch.

You don’t have an ounce of romance in you, do you?

So how were our three children born?

When was the last time you said, “I love you”?

I…

Look…

I love you very much.

And you know that.

I love my country too.

But…

You say ‘Vande Mataram’ on 26th of January.

Or 15th of August.

I said it on our last anniversary.

‘Vande Mataram’?

‘I love you.’

And on your birthday.

Twice every year.

I value you as much as I value my country.

I keep my country here.

You too are here for me… never any lower….

You don’t value me at all.

I do, that is why I brought you here.

No, you don’t.

I… just… hey…

What are you doing…?

But you’re safe, right?

Safe… he’s unsafe.

That’s why we’re buying him.

Whenever we like something. What do we do?

We buy it.

Yeah.

I am just the opposite.

When I don’t like something, I try to buy it.

I have a fantasy with you.

It is from that gentleman.

He even sends his compelments.

Compelments?

He means compliments.

Who is sending compliments at this hour?

That gentleman.

You call him a gentleman?

I’ll be right back.

No…

You have promised me one hour.

Sit here for an hour.

Put your duty aside after office hours.

I’m always on duty.

What…

What did you send me?

D’Mello Bhai is going to win.

Celebration.

The whole of Goa will enjoy. You should too.

I know you don't enjoy.

That’s why I sent coconut water. Something imported for madam.

I drink imported.

Have you paid the duty on it?

Duty?

I have paid the duty and the bribe.

Didn't you get your share…

You don’t ‘enjoy’.

By the way...

What brings you here?

I came to take a leak.

Do I need your permission?

You’re a big man, sir.

You don’t need permission.

You barge into any ship, without permission…

I barge and I shove…

Forget about that.

Come to the point.

How much can you give?

What?

How much money can you give?

You just said you bribe everyone.

D’Mello Bhai can do anything for you.

Then tell him to stop smuggling.

Get it?

You can't even pay the 18% duty on 18 karat gold.

As for me…

I am 100% pure product.

Pesticide free.

Organic.

Forget about my price.

Even the custom duty on me…

Your entire family cannot afford it.

Get it?

Entire Goa.

Is ours.

Don’t doubt what we can afford.

Goa is yours?

Then why do you bash up innocent men?

No way...

We don’t do such trivial jobs.

This is Betul.

Don’t ever step foot in Betul.

Your entire family will end up haunting this place as ghosts.

Ghosts remind me…

What did one ghost say to another?

What?

“Where have you been?”

“I haven’t ‘seen’ you in a while!”

That was just a joke.

I have better ‘punches’ too.

Your wife…

Speaking of ghosts, my witch has taken off.

Maria…

Maria…

Maria…

Let’s have dinner.

I am not hungry anymore.

I’m sorry.

It was an important matter.

His brother, D’Mello.

He is thrashing up random men, trying to catch my informers.

He will go to the police. File an FIR.

These people have the police in their pockets.

D’Mello has the entire Goa in his pockets.

Except for one Costao Fernandes.

You raid the smuggled goods,

What does the government do with that money?

We don't even have streetlights.

No one looks after normal people in this country.

Everyone looks out for themselves.

Someone must look out for others.

You look out for others.

No one will look out for you when you're in trouble.

I know you will

Listen.

It’s dark here.

So?

Let’s take advantage of the darkness.

Go get a written permission from your Naik sir.

Why do I need Naik's permission to romance my wife?

Of course you do. You just told me.

"I'm always on duty."

And I also said Duty and Beauty are equally important to me.

What about that?

No, you don't.

I must go back to my duty.

Come here; I'll show you. -Just let me go.

We've to make sure, no one meets anybody till everything is delivered.

No contact with anyone else. No one goes out of this place.

Costao is not a pain in the neck. He's a pain in the ass.

We've to make sure. Look at these boys...

Anyone can turn for a little more money.

Hey!

Go to the godown.

Till the delivery is done, no one will talk to anyone outside.

It's me.

Why have you called me so late at night?

Listen to this and you won't bother how late it is.

What is it?

D'Mello's brothers...

They have taken a bunch of fishermen.

Shifting to them to a secret spot.

Why?

I don't know.

They won't let the fishermen go till the landing is done.

When and where is this landing taking place?

I don't know Costao.

It's a huge landing.

They are thrashing locals.

There's something else.

I'm not stoned.

This is not a 150 kg landing, Costao

It's at least 1500...

Not so loud.

Minimum 1500 kg of gold.

1500 kilograms!

How do you know?

That is what I heard. I'm telling you what I heard.

Mother promise.

Everything that has been going on...

It is all for this landing.

And his sister. What's her name...

Alaina... Elina...

Vanilla...

Elina...

Alaina. -Alaina, that's right.

She is getting married on Friday.

I'm sure of it Costao.

The landing will be before the wedding.

I must say, you're a very modest man.

Thank you, would you like to have some drinks?

Yes please.

Shall we discuss?

Sure.

I was thinking…

20%

It’s a very big risk I’m also taking.

All of us are taking the risk and… -Peter…

Mr. Mario.

In this country gold means security.

Even the poorest of poor buy gold in their weddings.

If that gold is so heavily taxed by the customs!

People will buy it...

Where it is the cheapest.

Right?

Let me tell you the terms of the deal.

We'll take 25%

I know…

No one else takes so much.

But so much guarantee

Is given only by D’Mello brothers.

And all our manufactured artifacts...

Will have the D'Mello brothers' brand on them.

I want D’Mello brothers to be synonymous with security.

Cheers.

1500 kgs of gold!

I still can’t believe it.

Sir if it lands,

It will be the biggest landing in the history of independent India.

It can crash the price of gold.

But...

The entire smuggling network is in Bombay.

Why Goa then?

Sir...

People come here on vacation.

They think even the Customs officials are on vacation all year round.

Look at our staff, sir.

There are 45 people.

How many in intelligence?

Only 5.

And...

The elections are around the corner.

In three days.

Three days after that, there’s a wedding in his family.

His sister’s wedding.

There will be a lot of people coming and going.

The landing will take place in those three days

Some people from our intelligence have also been invited.

The food will be amazing.

How much gold are they giving the groom? -Depends on us!

You’re from sports' quota, aren’t you?

Yes sir.

What did you play?

Hurdle race. Relay race. 100 meters. 5 kilometres.

Javelin. Shot put. Karate. I have a black belt in karate.

All that is fine. My main focus is on football.

Which position do you play?

Goalkeeper, sir.

I’m used to guarding the goalpost by myself.

Yes!

You're the best man for the job.

Thank you very much, sir.

Sir, we won’t file the DRI1.

I know this isn’t the right procedure.

I mean… if…

With your permission, sir...

We’ll need some freedom here…

But sir…

To follow such rules…

Sir if we follow the grammar…

We’ll never learn to speak English.

Sir we won’t mess this up…

We'll keep in mind

How will Costao pull this off all by himself?

Sir, for the next three night,

From 7 in the evening to 7 in the morning.

All the strategic points on the beach we will be under Costao's surveillance.

He will inform us of any activity.

My team and I will be on standby.

If a situation arises where we need to raid at night.

If you're determined...

You'll find a way...

The one who doesn't sleep...

Is the one who sees the dawn...

Set every breath on fire...

Let storms rise with your courage...

Call out to every slumber...

And fill your eyes with passion...

Say it loud and clear...

Stand firm on your resolve...

Your decisions are pure as gold...

And your courage is golden too...

There is no movement on the coast, sir.

Now?

It is more suspicious since there is no movement.

Such a big landing…

Without being spotted?

We have two more nights.

Don’t neglect your health.

You’re the one with the cigarette.

The heart says never bow down...

Never stop moving forward...

Even when challenges stand in your way...

Never listen to the voice of fear...

Don’t fear the storm...

Keep moving ahead alone...

Wait for the right moment...

It’s time to defeat betrayal...

Step by step, keep going on...

Be it a storm or a hurricane...

Now that your time has come...

Show them your game...

Peter...

My reputation is at stake.

You have to think out of the box.

No matter the stumbles, you'll reach your goal...

Set every breath on fire...

Let storms rise with your courage...

Call out to every slumber...

And fill your eyes with passion...

Costao

Yes?

Tonight.

On Fatarde beach.

Sure?

For sure.

D’Mello’s men have called for the canoe at night.

They have already been around in the tempo; a couple times in the day.

Okay?

I'll sit right next to the phone.

Call me if you need anything.

All the best Costao.

Keep burning, keep moving...

Don’t stop! Break through the wall of embers...

Blazing

Keep burning, keep moving...

Don’t stop! Don’t give in to the flames...

Don't let this dream fade or burn out...

Maria, call my office. Tell them I’m not coming in.

And don’t wake me up for ten hours.

1500 kilograms of gold...

Costao...

Costao...

Costao get up.

The landing is on since 11

On Fatarde coast.

Costao. Get up.

Get up quickly.

The landing is on since 11

On Fatarde coast.

Landing...?

You were there last night.

So, they're landing it in the morning.

It'll be over in half an hour.

But his sister is getting married today.

They haven't invited me for fish curry!

I saw the landing and rushed to tell you.

You go.

Don't tell anyone that you came to see me.

Okay.

Listen.

What?

Nothing.

Here are your corsages.

I can't take my eyes off you.

How do I look?

I'll see you...

8 cars are done.

Another 2 trucks and we’ll be done.

Thank you.

Welcome.

Thank you.

Where is Peter?

Hey...

Hurry up.

Maria...

Maria...

O Pedro...

Yeah, Pedro...

Where will you go now...

O Pedro...

Yeah, Pedro...

You can't go inside...

Can't escape outside...

If you move ahead, Pedro...

You can't turn back...

O Pedro...

Yeah, Pedro...

Where will you go now...

O Pedro...

Yeah, Pedro...

Where will you go now...

Drowning in alcohol...

You're losing yourself...

You've become a total fool...

Oh no, what has happened...

Pedro, where have you gone...?

Stop the car...

What do you want, man?

Stop!

Peter, stop the car.

Stop Peter!

No!

Hit the brakes.

Costao...

Stop...

Look...

There is a lot of stuff in the car. Lots of gold.

I will give you some of it.

Let me go...

I can’t let you go. I’ve worked too hard to get you.

Peter!

Peter!

Call the police.

Has anyone called the police?

He is a smuggler.

He was running away with smuggled gold.

Just a minute.

I will show you.

Look at this.

Gold!

He was running away with this smuggled gold.

He is Peter. D’Mello’s brother.

I'm Costao Fernandes. Customs Officer.

Look at this.

I’m a Customs Officer.

D’Mello's men are coming.

Can anyone drive a car?

Can anyone drive a car?

You are you dumb, assholes?

Out of my way...

Come back Peter…

Where is Costao?

I can never forget the faces of those 5 men.

White shoes…

Brown pants…

Black gun…

Gold chain.

It is an informer's job...

To observe everything that is visible.

And report it to Costao.

Get back.

How many times did I tell you?

Just stay back.

Naik. Customs.

Hello.

You’ve dispatched the body?

Yes, sir we did.

Did you find any gold?

Gold sir?

We were tipped off about the gold.

We need to check the car immediately.

Open the trunk please.

Open the trunk.

Check in there.

Sir…

Can’t touch sir.

Tampering with evidence.

Sir...

Anything suspicious… I would have told you.

We’ve checked the whole car.

There’s nothing.

Okay.

Thank you.

Mendes…

Sir...

Let's look for Costao first.

Kolva police station...

What has he done?

Your husband has committed a murder and now he’s absconding.

Zubin, found anything? -No, Sir.

Check properly. -Yes, Sir.

Don't miss a single spot. _Okay, Sir.

You go this way.

Be thorough.

He must not escape.

Be alert.

He could be hiding anywhere.

Sir...

We’ve looked everywhere.

We couldn’t find him.

There is a creek on three sides.

And all the exits are blocked by our teams.

He can’t hide forever.

You can even call for two more teams for the headquarters.

No one will leave their post till he is found.

Now go fast.

Maria, don't worry...

We are looking for him.

Customs has two teams on this search.

I'm sending security officers to your house.

But our first priority is to protect him.

Is he alive or dead?

Of course he must be fine.

Why are you talking like this?

Maria, you have to stay calm.

Costao?

I'm not a ghost. I'm still alive.

I thought you...

They are patrolling all over Goa.

Police, goons everyone is looking for you.

Look at you!

Should I get something for you?

Water? Coconut water?

Wait. I'll get it for you.

Forget about it.

What about the gold? -Did they find it?

The gold must have reached.

To D’Mello’s godown.

In Chapora.

The Customs guys must have missed it.

Hold this.

You’re hurt.

I don’t have anything to dress your wounds.

Am I asking you to nurse my wounds?

Get me something to wear.

Yeah...

Here...

Take your pick.

You want me to wear these rags?

You want me to call you a tailor?

Wait.

I’ll get you a brand-new shirt.

Cotton shirt.

I had this made for Easter.

If I wear this, what will you wear for Easter?

It’s not a gift.

Give it back to me later.

I’ll wash it and iron it too.

Do this for me.

If anything happens to me.

Give this letter to Maria.

Stop it now.

You will be fine.

Don’t say that.

Tear that up.

Take it.

Just take it.

Where are you going?

Tell me.

I’ll think of something.

Think?

There's no time to think about.

Will you find that gold on foot?

Come on man, tell me...

Sir Delhi called again.

Tell them we’ll let them know as soon as we find Costao.

Listen...

Put the phone at the reception off the hook.

Okay sir.

Didn’t I tell you?

Don’t direct any calls to me.

Sir, this is Costao.

Costao?

Where are you?

Right here. I was hiding in the creek.

In Betul jungle.

I need a special team to find the gold.

Costao, surrender yourself.

What sir?

The entire Goa police force is after you.

I am getting constant calls from Delhi.

Sir they are D’Mello’s dogs.

I am not a thief on the run.

I’m protecting myself.

Costao there’s a big difference in theft and murder.

If you don’t surrender yourself, I’ll have to inform the police about this call.

Sir…

Are you doing your duty?

Or are you scared of D’Mello. Decide for yourself.

Shut up Costao.

You’re just one person in my department.

And that too from the sports’ quota.

If you don’t surrender.

You’ll have shoot at sight orders on you.

Sir…

Agreed that the goalkeeper is alone during penalty shoot-out.

But if his coach cheers the rival team,

The team spirit is fucked for sure.

My dear ones...

We gather here with broke hearts.

A life stolen too soon.

Cut short by hands...

That sought vengeance.

Not justice.

In our Goa...

We cry...

Why God?

This soul...

So young...

So full of promise...

Now lies before us...

Yet the bible tells us...

Vengeance is mine...

Says the Lord.

We must trust...

Even when our blood calls for more...

So we say...

Yes?

What’s your complaint?

I have many complaints.

For now…

I’m here to surrender.

Costao Fernandes.

Pravin sir!

Rane… Prabhu…

Costao is surrendering.

I’m here to surrender.

I’m not running away.

Sir... Come soon.

Costao!

Break it open.

Costao!

Costao!

Catch them.

An attack in a hospital in broad daylight. It's a slap on law and order.

I'll take care of it. Don't worry.

What will you take care of? This was right under your nose.

Move it.

Sir...

My family?

They're fine. I've dispatched a security force.

What happened here?

We brought him here for a check-up. Some goons attacked him.

Let's go...

Control room?

Senior Inspector Pravin here.

I want Porvorim cleared right away.

Clear out the entire route.

Okay Sir, I'll send a team.

Get going.

This is Madgaon control room.

Pravin Sir has left from Porvorim. Clear the route...

We're taking the back route.

The forest road.

No... The back route.

I want Police officers on Chapora junction. -Okay, Sir.

I don't want any goof ups. Clear everything.

Okay Sir, the team will be there.

What about the gold?

They are trying to kill you. You're worried about the gold?

There was no gold in Peter's car that day.

Yes, there was. I know.

They were smuggling it in the battery boxes.

It wasn't there when our team got there.

As if they would wait for you. They must have escaped with it.

We were busy looking for you.

If you were so worried about me, you should've looked for the gold.

Costao, we didn't have any DRI1 nor any papers.

That's why the gold is important, sir.

What if they prove in court that I am a murderer?

We need the gold. That's the only proof.

In that case Costao, you shouldn't have fled that day.

If I hadn't fled, you would've fished out my body from Betul creek.

Police and smugglers both were hunting me to finish me off.

As if you'll die so easily!

Get down.

That was the first time Costao's photo appeared in the newspapers.

Right on the front page.

Initially, there was news every day.

Avai would hide the paper.

So that we didn't read any of it.

Maria, Costao has got bail. But with a condition.

After the attack in the hospital...

For his safety and yours...

You'll have to shift to the Customs' quarters.

I'll keep everything ready.

Hello?

Big news about the Goa elections.

Alphonso D'Mello has won the Goa Assembly Elections by a huge margin.

The opposition party candidate, Rajan Prakash

Chris, Marissa... you can play later. Help me with this.

Okay.

Don't pull out anything from the boxes. Just put away everything that is outside.

Why are you carrying it by yourself. You'll end up dropping it.

Costao!

What are you doing?

Costao not so loud. Sylvie is sleeping...

What are you guys doing?

Be quiet.

Marissa arrange all of Papa's medals.

Arrange the trophies in a line. First the big ones then the smaller ones.

Dust them before putting them up.

Shall we put that on the showcase? Will you give me a moment to think?

Fine... Think...

Calm down.

Fine. Let's keep it over there.

Hang on.

Let me move this.

Costao...

Listen...

Don't you...

Keep thinking of the case all day.

Let The lawyers do their job.

Why?

What do you mean why?

D’Mello has money, power resources.

He has everything.

He can afford to focus on only one thing at a time.

You should've married D'Mello instead of me.

Nobody warned me that Fernandes is crazy.

Costao, you do realise what is going on?

You were missing for two days....

I was dreading the worst.

I couldn't sleep or eat...

I too didn't eat anything...

I was also very hungry...

But no one was eating so, I also didn't eat anything.

Why didn't you eat?

Always eat well in stressful situations.

Nutrition is essential.

Next time don't forget.

What do you mean next time? -Yes, next time.

I know that.

Is this going to happen again?

Costao, I have to take buses to go to school.

We’ll have to find a new school for the children.

Stop that. Listen to me.

We’ve left our house to live here like refugees.

We can’t step out without the security detail.

The children can’t even play by themselves.

How much more are we going to suffer?

I don’t know.

Why are you making this to be all my fault?

Did I say it’s your fault.

You just said it.

What did I say?

Did I say it’s your fault?

You didn’t say it but that’s what it sounded like.

No Costao. Please try to understand me.

We’ve left everything to be with you.

We’re trying to adjust, aren’t we?

Why don’t you ever think positively?

I do things positively.

You only keep thinking.

I do it.

Pick this up.

Sir, this matter can be linked to the image of our party.

Think about it.

This will be debated in the parliament.

Who the hell is he?

A mere government employee.

The system will finish him off.

Shuklaji...

Lie detector test?

You’re calling my brother an insignificant man.

His death must become a big matter.

He was killed in broad daylight.

And that officer is roaming freely.

And shouldn’t do anything about it?

I have to show my face to people.

I think you don’t understand.

Goa votes for D’mello. Not for your party.

If you expect to keep this seat in the next elections

I want CBI on this case.

Lie detector test?

This place is such a dump.

Couldn’t you find a better place?

Sir, we did put in a request to the headquarters.

But this school was the only place available.

Sorry about that.

What’s your name?

Costao Fernandes.

Go sit outside.

Didn’t you hear me?

Sawant…

Sir.

Keep an eye on him.

He might run. He runs very fast.

Yes sir.

If I run; can you catch me?

I will try my best.

From tomorrow you’ll have to try. I will be running.

So, IO Pravin, what is this case?

Sir?

What is this case?

Give me the details.

Costao Fernandes is an honest and…

Your lunch is here.

What is this?

I had asked for butter chicken.

You continue.

Costao was tipped off and… -Why are you still here?

Sir, the fish curry here is very famous.

Fish curry…

Yeah…

Sorry sir, I’ll get it for you.

Continue.

Sir, during the raid…

He had a scuffle with Peter D’Mello in the car.

Peter D’Mello used his knife to attack Costao.

I don’t want rice. Get me a flat bread.

You continue.

Sir in Peter’s attack,

Costao suffered 24 cuts on his body.

And only in self-defence, sir…

Costao turned Peter’s knife on him.

And stabbed him in the neck.

Right on the internal jugular vein.

And when that is punctured death is instantaneous.

And Costao Fernandes who has a black belt in karate.

Knows very well where to hit for instant death.

After that, Costao Fernandes

Instead of surrendering…

Or reporting to the Customs’ office.

Absconded from the crime scene.

And according to his statement;

Registered by you.

He was hiding in the sea water of the creek for 12 hours.

When he had 24 cuts on his body.

Which were bleeding.

How?

And where did he surrender?

The murder site is under Kolva Police Station.

Not to them.

Customs’ Office.

Which is under the jurisdiction of Dabolim Police Station.

Not to them.

But all that to Panjim Police Station.

Why?

Because the station in charge is his friend from his football days.

Mr. Pravin Gawde.

Who…

Before he was issued bail.

Didn’t keep him in the lock up for a single day.

He was in the lock up, sir. -He was not.

At the first inspection of the murder site,

Goa police only found Peter’s body.

There was no trace of gold. There was no gold anywhere

Sir, eye witnesses have verbally confirmed.

That Costao had shown them the gold.

Costao cold bloodedly killed an innocent civilian.

In front of their eyes.

Of course they will repeat what Costao asked them to say.

With all due respect, sir…

Costao Fernandes is not a criminal.

Your job was to investigate.

Which you didn’t do.

I am going to demand an enquiry on you too.

Mr. Pravin...

You may leave.

Sir.

Bye...

Sir…

Should I send Costao inside?

Let him sit outside.

Call him at 10 every morning. And ask him to leave at 5.

Sir.

And crank up the ac.

Okay Sir.

Lie detector test?

Why are you ridiculing my officer?

Bastard.

Just answer the question.

Have you ever seen so much gold in your life?

No sir. Never.

Then?

How do you know what he showed you was gold?

Just tell them everything that you saw.

You’ll be helping someone.

If you lie to us.

Remember assholes,

You’ll be party to the crime.

And the judge will sentence you under Section 302.

Sir why are you bothering us over and over again.

We’ve already told you

1988

Peter D’Mello,

Applied for not having received the reward of 88,000 from Costao

At the Siolim police station.

You will testify against Bhai?

I’m warning you.

We’ll grab each one of you.

There was an accident and a murder.

Didn’t you see anything?

No. we were busy working.

This is utter rubbish.

Peter D’mello was never an informer of the Customs.

The papers are in the police records from three years before Peter’s murder.

Do you have a real estate hustle on the side?

These papers look pretty neat.

Costao, the CBI is cooking up a motive for the murder.

They are saying Peter was actually your informer in the past.

You murdered him over a dispute of some pending amount.

Do it properly. Let me see a proper chicken.

Hold your hands like this.

Count to 100.

1-2-3-4…

I made you sit out for a couple of days.

You complained to the principal?

The lie detector test happens in Delhi.

Come to Delhi.

I’ll straighten you out.

See how Delhi treats its guests.

Let’s bring D’Mello with us.

We can check.

Whether your lie detector even works or not.

Get me a tea.

Get a strong tea.

For your boss.

There is no worry at all Costao.

You have a great record.

Even the judges know D'Mello's real business.

My Lordship he claims he claims that it was a raid.

If that is true

Where is the gold?

He has no paperwork.

Nor proof.

What does he have?

I'm sorry to say My Lordship there is no proof at all.

Lordship, of course, the gold was taken away by D'Mello's men.

Sir Costao is one of the most brave and honest officers of the Customs Department.

No... Why are you rattling off his bio-data?

This is not a job application but a trial for murder.

Exactly. That is what I am saying...

No, you're not telling us this.

Give us proof.

Court is like a school debate competition.

One side says something

Then the other side refutes it.

Avai and Costao used to fight like that.

Avai was upset with Costao.

But she would attend every hearing.

When the prosecution said something bad about Costao...

She would shut her eyes.

Costao...!

Why are you hitting him? Let him go...

Stop it!

Costao!

Costao!

Sir as soon as the first punch landed on my head... COFEPOSA....

I... thought half of them in black were men.

COFEPOSA Act...

Relax...

The children are all alone. Could you please be with them?

I'll look after them.

I'll wait for you outside.

From Porbandar to Kerala...

All the smugglers that operate on the ports...

Who are big smugglers.

More than one crore.

Do you know how many of them I know?

All of them.

Yet, I gave you the biggest gold landing. Why?

Because you're not a smuggler.

You're not a politician.

You're a family man first.

Today...

I've come here to tell you...

This is not the time to think like a family man.

Be a politician.

Today...

Costao's photo

Is on the front page of every newspaper.

Tomorrow, if he dies.

It will be your photo on the front page of every newspaper.

As long as Costao is alive...

He'll not rest in peace.

Hello parents and children.

Welcome you to the Annual sports day of

Divine Grace Convent High School

One day of the year

Where all the students eagerly wait.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

What are you doing? -Sorry Ma'am, sorry.

I was ducking from the watchman.

I'm banned from entering the school.

Ban?

Why?

I'm Costao Fernandes.

You must've seen my photo in the newspapers. Remember?

D'Mello murder case?

It was a smuggling's case.

No... Murder. -Trust me. It's a smuggling's case.

Then...

Why are you here?

My children study in this school.

Participating in the race.

So, what if I have death threats?

Death threat?

There could be a gun pointing at me right now.

Sir...

Aren't you afraid?

They are just showing off. They won't shoot.

They don't have enough practice.

What?

Madam, even if they shoot...

You're standing next to me.

You could get hit. Be careful.

Me? Why? -They don’t have enough practice.

I have a lot of practice.

Look at this.

If I shoot, I won’t miss.

If you see something suspicious; just tell me.

Sir… I’m requesting you.

Don’t mind. I’m going to stand over there.

Ok go on. But be alert.

You never know.

There could even be a missile from another country.

You could be having tea at home.

But our country is very strong.

I am also strong like our country.

Marissa!

Our girls are no less than the boys...

Today is 'Funday'.

Remember...

No classes. No books.

The next race will begin in a few minutes.

Coach, please make sure everyone is standing on the white line.

No cheating!

Chris…

Don’t run with your mouth open.

On your marks.

Get set.

Go.

Come on boys.

This is going to be a tough race.

Our winner of last year’s race

Will you win again?

We have a close race.

And Chris has won the race again.

Chris Fernandes. Well done!

Big claps for everyone.

All of you did your best.

Good luck, boys.

Let's get ready for the next race.

Congratulations Chris.

Costao…

Principal Ma’am has asked to see you.

Why does she want to see me?

That I don’t know.

Will you please come with me?

Please be quiet.

This is a school.

Silence please.

PT Sir, we're stopping the annual sports day

Costao…

Do what you want to do with your own life.

If you ever put children’s life in danger ever again.

I’ll take all three of them and leave.

No matter where you go it will still be dangerous.

Costao…

-I’ll be right back.

We had even requested your wife.

This is not safe.

For whom?

For the students, teachers and the parents who are here today.

This is a school.

Madam, did you too vote for D’Mello?

Mr. Fernandes…

We have only one request for you.

You cannot drag your issues with D’Mello into the school.

No…

Who is dragging it here?

Did I? Or did his henchmen?

Do their children study here or mine?

Mine.

So, I have the right to be here.

They have barged in.

Call the police.

I’ll identify them.

The school has its own rules.

Rules? Move.

Non Desistas.

Non Exieris.

This is the school motto.

Maria told me.

Never give up. Never surrender.

Costao, I don’t have any personal problem with you.

You are a very brave officer.

That is our problem.

Everyone in our society wants

Officers to be honest and brave.

But they should be born to the neighbour.

Anyway.

Thank you very much Madam.

Madam.

Have you seen Maria?

She left already.

Come on.

We’ll take the bus.

The bus is never on time.

Fine, but we will take the bus.

What about you?

Yes.

You can also go if you want to.

No.

Avai.

I am bored and very hungry.

Let me see what I can get.

You stay here.

Let me go!

Don't touch me!

Let go of me...

Avai...

Back then I didn’t understand much.

There was a letter in Avai's hands.

It was too dark.

And I used to be very scared of the dark.

I thought...

Avai will tell Costao about it...

But Avai didn't say anything.

’Darling Maria…

’The day our beloved

Peter was killed by your husband

’Is still fresh in my mind.’

’And it will not vanish.’

’Till my life departs.’

’You and your bastard husband will pay for his sins.’

’Now we know there is no security protecting you.’

‘Remember on 16th August at 10.45 pm’

‘I will come to your place with 2 persons to share the bed with you.’

I often see them in the neighbourhood.

I haven’t told Costao anything about this.

But I’m very scared now… -No, I can understand completely.

When you get such a letter...

It can be quite stressful.

Don't worry. I will...

I'm here.

Borgaonkar...

We need your co-operation.

Yes, definitely.

Sir I checked the room. Didn't quite find anything.

That's okay.

Madam's matter is more urgent.

Here's what you should do.

On A4 paper sheets. Take Madam's...

And Costao's...

And also...

You have children, don't you?

Yes, 3.

So sweet.

Take all their handwriting samples... -Huh...

The baby... He is just a year old.

Then he won't be able to write.

Get handwriting samples of the other two children.

Take it from them and submit it.

We'll verify it.

What?

Whether it's someone in the family who wrote the letter.

At times such cases turn out to be fraud.

False allegations, you know.

Don't worry about it.

You're telling the truth.

Borgaonkar, what did you want to show me? -Yes sir...

Clothes, some jewellery.

And some certificates, sir.

There's nothing in there. Just clothes.

That's my under...

That is what I am checking.

Some under garments look rather fancy.

Quite unusual for a government officer's wife.

Borgaonkar... -Sir...

Does your wife have such stuff?

No sir.

Sir I'll finish up with the other room.

You can tell me if someone gave it you as a gift.

We're not here to poke around your personal life.

Everyone has a private and personal life.

We're not here to judge anyone.

You can go ahead and tell us the truth.

Money makes a man go to any extent.

You could even lick D’Mello's spit.

You're a government officer's wife.

But you don't know how to talk to a government officer.

Get a grip on your anger, madam.

Cases under 302 go on for ages.

It'll be easier for you.

Keep it safe.

Where did this letter come from, Maria? Why didn't you tell me?

Why should I tell you?

So that you could go kill him too?

I carry the gun for protection.

I know when to use it. Don't lecture me.

Why?

Aren't you done after one murder?

Was that a murder?

Am I a murderer?

Marissa go inside. You've school tomorrow.

Costao, I don't know what you are after.

I just want all this to stop.

I want my normal life back. Our life.

How much more am I supposed to adjust?

How much more are the children supposed to adjust?

Have you given a thought to our children's lives?

They have no one to play with them.

It has been months since I have been to the church, Costao!

We have left our own home to come live here.

Stop reminding me of it every now and then.

Stop rubbing it in.

Have I ever complained to you how the CBI humiliates me every day?

That is your problem. You don't tell me anything.

You don't tell me anything. You don't talk to me.

Because family is not important to you.

Of course, family is important to me.

And you knew exactly how I am.

I can't bring you flowers or take you shopping.

You knew it very well.

Yes, I knew it but I didn’t know.

Even after three children you will take no interest in your family.

Your duty, your sport and then comes your family.

When have I ever said that my family is in third position?

I have always told you how much I value you.

What do you want to do?

Let’s talk now.

Let’s take a decision.

I want to end this.

End it.

Take all that you want.

Over and over again.

‘I want to end it.’

Fine end it.

Decide right now.

Two shores...

Once they were one

So why did they become...

Strangers...

Two shores...

Once they were one

So why did they become...

Strangers...

How did we become

So distant...

Abandoned even by our own shadows?

Where is the file of the port challans?

Sir, it was kept right here.

Why is this labelling done?

So that things are stored systematically.

Move.

I'll look for it.

These voices...

Echoing...

Why do they linger...

Alone in the air...?

The moon has returned...

To the sky...

All alone...

Marissa.

Lock the door from inside.

Don’t open it till I say so.

All alone...

All alone...

All alone...

This judge is of good repute.

I have a strong feeling today that we’re winning this.

We shall see.

D’Mello Bhai will talk to you in there.

What are you looking at? He's calling you.

Costao...

I'll be right back. -Don't go.

Don’t be scared.

We won’t kill you.

The verdict will be out soon.

Guess what it is going to be.

My guess is.

They very system that has given you so much power.

That system will give you the death penalty.

But you know what.

When the judge gives his verdict,

You will be facing him

Hurt...

Disappointment...

Fear and helplessness.

All of it on your face.

I won’t be able to see it clearly.

I wanted to see it for myself.

What’s there to see.

I’ll show it to you.

Whatever you’re trying to do, intimidating me…

Power…

You, rocking your chair like this.

That’s not power. That’s nervous energy.

Anxiety.

Look at my posture.

I have been sitting straight.

Do you know what this is called?

A man is focused and paying attention.

I had taught you everything.

Forgotten already?

When you used to be my informer.

You were always distracted.

When you knew I was tipped off.

You still sent Peter.

Didn’t you love him?

You forget something else.

If the room that I am in, has the door shut.

You should be afraid. Not me.

This Sessions Court of Panaji

Finds that preventive officer of customs Costao Fernandes

On 16th of May 1991

Forcefully entered into the car of Peter D'Mello.

And thereafter inflicted

Knife blows on Peter D'Mello to which he succumbed.

The defence argues that Costao was acting on information

Provided by an informer.

They further argue

That he was acting under section 106 of the Custom's Act.

Which says that

Officers have the right to remove obstacles while performing their duty.

The defence also argues that

Costao is protected under Section 155 of the Custom's Act.

Which says that an officer acting under the Section 106

Of the act will be given complete immunity.

Looking at the arguments; Costao's motive is unclear.

As even after having received the information few days prior.

Costao Fernandes went alone to the landing sight.

Without informing anyone from the department.

Given the insufficient evidence regarding Costao Fernandes's motive.

Section 106 and Section 155 of the Customs Act.

Won't be applicable.

Hence, I frame the accused, Costao Fernandes punishable.

Under Section 302 of the IPC

For having caused knowingly or unknowingly

The death of Peter D’Mello.

Let the murder trial continue.

Naik Uncle

And

The Customs department still believed in him.

And they never suspended him.

But he was never sent on raids.

Costao…

I was feeling suffocated in the office.

I came out for some fresh air.

I want to talk to you.

Don't be offended. I have some advice for you.

Sure sir.

Look...

I've known you for years.

Get a transfer.

There's an opening in Bombay.

Goa is my home. I won't flee Goa.

And rot in a desk job?

You’ll get to work on big cases in Bombay.

As for your court cases…

They will go on.

And life?

It will go on as well.

And honestly it will be better for your family.

As long as you are here D'Mello won't let you work.

Once you go at least your family will be under lesser threat.

Think about it.

My brother, Mummy, Daddy everyone is here.

Chris and Marissa's cousins are here.

I think I am decaying here.

The rest of the years of service.

I won’t spend them behind a desk.

And if I stay in Goa, they won’t let me out on the field.

Ever again.

These voices...

Echoing...

Why do they linger...

Alone in the air...

The moon returned...

To the sky...

All alone...

Lives are stuck...

Having examined

All the evidence

Prima facie

It does not establish that the deceased Peter

Was in possession of the gold.

Hence, the verdict of the sessions court is upheld.

And the murder trial against Costao Fernandes

Will continue.

The defence has asked for time

All alone...

All alone...

Wow!

Cake?

Have some more sugar.

Sugar is great for an athlete.

It had been more than seven years.

Goa had forgotten all about him.

Except for one person.

I have added a couple of affidavits and undertakings.

It will make our case rock solid.

This is good.

But…

This is just a sad ending for Costao.

Not a tragedy.

What do you mean?

I didn’t get you.

I mean.

We need something more.

Like…

A last nail in the coffin.

I want that informer.

Who tipped off Costao about the landing.

Costao has already left Goa.

But he…

Is still right here.

Maybe he is working for me!

I want his name.

Do you have a source in Goa customs?

Tell me what you need, Sir.

Nothing much.

The Fernandes case.

The one in Goa.

I need some papers related to it.

I’ll get it done.

What’s happening with that case?

He’s already lost in the Sessions and High Courts.

He has appealed in the Supreme Court.

Poor guy, sir.

I’m from Goa. I know him.

He’s a great officer, sir.

Really.

Why are you telling me this?

Sir?

Are you checking whether I have a conscience?

No sir.

You know what is conscience.

The voice within.

Sir you’ve got me wrong.

I didn’t…

You see…

You’ve hardly had three postings.

I have been over half of India.

If you want to survive you must get a hang of the bureaucracy.

Right sir.

I helped you in the past, so, you need to help me now.

Of course.

That’s how the country functions.

Get it?

Yes sir.

What?

I’ll get you what you want, sir.

Thank you.

Costao!

Hi!

How are you?

-Good…

Please sit.

What is this?

This amount is from the staff of Mumbai customs.

Each one has contributed as much as they could.

You know, the Supreme Court lawyers charge a bomb.

I hope the judges don’t!

Only you can joke in such times.

Madam, what is life without some fun?

Thank you.

Thank you, Gayatri-ji.

Welcome, Sir.

Thank you.

You’ve made this?

Wow! Very cute.

Not bad Costao!

It’s for Marissa.

When she was younger…

She would take a reward for each of my raids.

Now she doesn’t even ask for a birthday gift

So, I thought I will make something

And send her a greeting card.

That’s sweet.

Your children…

Do they visit?

Yes, they do.

But they don’t like it here.

It’s all so cramped here.

So narrow…

They get claustrophobic.

Everything is so open in Goa.

The air is much better.

But they hide it from me.

They look after their mother as well.

If one of them is here, two of them stay back with her.

When one stays with her, two of them come here to me.

They don’t let her feel lonely or insecure.

You see madam…

Children of separated parents grow up quickly.

Whether you call it maturity or necessity is debatable.

Please don’t worry and take care of yourself. -Thank you.

We’re here to help you.

Take care.

Hello…

Costao…

Sir… you’re still at work?

CBI has filed a petition.

They want the name of Peter’s informer.

They are demanding to open the sealed envelope.

We'll have to come up with a way to answer it in the Supreme Court.

What do you mean?

Sir, how can you be so casual about this?

As if it were a normal official matter.

This is not an official matter.

This is the past seven years of my life.

And the rest of my informer’s life.

His name is sealed in that envelope.

And this matter is with the Supreme Court.

Do I have a lawyer to fight for me?

And D’Mello has CBI on his side.

Do you know who’s fighting the case for the CBI?

Additional Solicitor General of India.

Costao Fernandes is standing by himself.

Actually this case should’ve been…

Customs of India versus D’Mello.

But what is happening?

CBI versus Costao Fernandes!

Actually, sir…

Your name is not involved in this case.

That is why you’re taking it so lightly.

Costao... I've...

Spoken to a senior Supreme Court Counsel.

Sorry sir, I'm sorry...

I said a bit too much.

You treat me like a younger brother but...

I'm extremely sorry sir.

Never mind.

Forget about it.

It’s between family.

Listen.

I’ve spoken to a senior Supreme Court Counsel.

He’ll also get a call from the customs board.

He’s quite good.

Okay sir.

Although the customs department is not a part of your case.

All of us are standing in your support.

You’re still a part of the customs department.

Okay?

Thank you, Sir,…

Why is it taking so long?

We’d sent the papers long ago.

They have other cases as well.

Mr. Costao…

This is like a ….

Blessing in disguise for you.

If you give the permission.

To open the sealed envelope.

Then automatically on technical grounds,

It would be clearly proven that you had

A tip off of the gold smuggling.

No, I can’t do that. Not possible.

But why?

If you were tipped off.

Then why don’t you just say so.

Let the truth come out.

You’re my client.

I’m here to protect you.

It’s my duty to protect you. -Sir…

That informer is my client.

And it is my duty to protect him too.

Fine. Let’s…

We’ll ask the court to grant security to your informer.

They will abduct him along with the security guards.

Leaving no trace behind. Even his body will never be found.

Sir, I…

I want to ask you something. Don’t mind.

Will you tell me the truth?

Go on...

What do you think are our chances of winning this case?

Look…

In very rare cases, the Supreme court...

Overrules the judgement

Of lower courts.

And if you reject the request to open this envelope…

You have a much lesser chance of winning.

Then you need to decide whether you want to fight this downhill case

Or not.

Costao…

Sorry sir.

No matter what, I cannot reveal the name of my informer.

No matter what.

Even if they hang me.

If your informer's life is more important than yours...

As you wish.

I was being paid three thousand more.

But I said, no.

No matter what.

I won’t work for D’Mello.

You know Costao.

Everyone around me.

All of them work for him.

What’s your problem?

Why don’t you?

No way.

What is your problem with him?

Enough now, Costao.

You didn’t even get your reward.

And you’re letting go of three thousand rupees every month.

What do you think?

You’re the only one.

Who works without rewards?

I’ve learnt from you, Costao.

There’s a future outside of Goa.

You’ll get a job. I’ll arrange one for you.

No, Costao…

Thank you.

I won’t leave Goa.

My life is in Goa.

My future too.

Listen to this.

How are you doing today, Ma’am?

Hope you had a good time.

Please visit again.

Can I get you anyone else?

Not anyone else.

Anything else!

Yeah… -It’s okay.

At the end of the beach.

There’s a bunch of hippies.

They taught me.

I’m thinking of…

Setting up a fish curry joint.

English breakfast and barbecue for dinner.

Case number 1501

Your Lordship, the High Court had already dismissed this case.

If Costao had information on the gold smuggling...

Who was the informer?

Your Lordship, my client cannot

Reveal the name of his informer.

Costao knows, by revealing the name of the informer

It will become clear as water.

That he had information about the gold.

And he was only performing his duty.

But by doing so, Costao will not only put the life of the informer

And his family in danger.

But also scare hundreds of informers whose...

Tips are like a backbone for the functioning of the nation’s security agencies.

This one act of Costao will save him.

But it will destroy the whole network.

And no one will ever trust any government officer again.

And this is the sacrifice this brave officer is making.

Sir, this seems very convenient.

It has been more than 7 years since Peter D’Mello was killed in broad daylight.

The CBI, who investigated the case confirmed that Costao was guilty.

Costao has been found guilty in both courts.

There is no new evidence.

Costao is simply prolonging

The suffering of Peter’s family and his widow.

And in the process, wasting the time of this honourable court.

Your Honour, Costao is a murderer and he should be hanged.

Instead of sitting here like some hero.

Please Your Honour, we beg you to strike down this appeal

And let Costao be punished for his sin.

Your Lordship, we feel bad for Peter's widow also.

But how can they demand the hanging of a brave officer...

Who has protected his country?

Do you know the similarity between your wife and mine?

There is no life left in both their eyes.

They're empty.

More dead than a dead man.

There was only man other than me who knew the truth.

That was you.

You knew I didn't want to kill you.

That knife...

Your...

I remember your obituary...

Which was published in the newspapers.

Which said that Peter D'Mello...

Caring husband...

Loving father...

And adored brother.

May you rest in peace.

I know what I want my obituary to say.

If the judges decide to hang me...

I will write it myself.

I will get it published in the papers before I die.

'Costao Fernandes'

'A selfish husband'

'An absent father'

'And'

'A murderer'

I'm sorry Peter for whatever happened to your family because of me.

And I am also sorry for...

Whatever happened to my family because of me.

I'm sorry.

Perhaps Costao had lost faith in the system

Which he fought for years to protect.

The hearings went on for months.

But Costao didn't go.

Not even....

On the day of the judgment.

Hello

Costao

The judgement is here.

A one-sided investigation has pained us.

Because the people of this country still have high hopes from it.

But then...

We realised that the one who died was the brother of a very powerful man.

Listen to this part...

This entire trial...

Has been a hunt to punish an honest officer.

Who was only carrying out his duty.

In the process...

He has lost eight years of his normal life.

And we will not allow this head hunting to continue.

The Additional Solicitor General had

Another submission to make.

Costao should have remembered that

Discretion is the best part of valour.

If Costao would have played safe...

He could have perhaps saved his own life.

But couldn't have saved the large interest of the society and nation.

Which does lie in preventing smuggling.

We find that Costao performed his duties with good faith.

And his actions were justified.

Costao is rightfully protected under Section 106

And Section 155

Of the Customs' Act.

He was pursuing the goal ...

But was attacked and acted in self-defence.

Costao displayed great bravery.

And this court has nothing but praise for such an officer.

Costao you've created history.

You have no idea...

This judgment will protect

So many honest and brave officers like you.

It is a landmark judgement, Costao.

Amen

Now...

What next?

Even in Mumbai, I have a very strong informer network.

But now the technology has advanced a lot.

One must stay updated.

They are sending me to get trained.

And Bombay...

How's your practice coming along?

You'll win? It is all about practice.

Don't get lazy. Keep training.

I've seen your report card.

Good.

Thank you.

Now it's time for my bus.

See you...

Bye Costao.

Bye Papa.

To understand Costao's long fight and sacrifice...

I suppose I was too immature for that.

But today I say it with a lot of pride.

Costao was not a selfish husband. He was a selfless Customs Officer.

He was not an absent father.

But an awesome father.

And he was not a murderer.

He was a hero.

He is a hero.

Costao's name was announced for the President's medal.

The most prestigious award in India for act of bravery.

Costao was very happy.

He wasn't going to receive the award.

At the same time at the World Masters Athletics Championship

He went to Australia to represent India.

Brisbane.

And he paid for it himself.

All Costao said was...

The thrill of life is not in winning or losing.

It's in fighting.

A fight is never won or lost.

It is only fought!