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Mischievous chickens…

-You raise them? -Yes.

The rooster belongs to Geetha auntie. He comes often to see Chinnu.

They’re quite smitten, aren’t they?

Yeah.

I don’t usually speak alone with prospective brides.

Dad says it’s improper.

He agreed this time only because you insisted.

Why did you?

Do you…

-like me? -Of course!

I like you. What about you, Vimala?

Have you ever… been in love?

-What? -I mean…

Have you ever loved someone?

No.

I'm being serious.

Uh…

If I tell you the truth, will we still get married?

If it has to happen, it will.

I was in love with someone.

A woman who visited the Coffee House every day for masala dosa.

I gave her free masala dosas for a whole year.

-In secret. -And?

Then, she asks me

if I could get a job for her unemployed husband.

At the Coffee House!

What can I say…

I haven’t shared this with anyone before.

I'm not mad at her. She was just hungry.

I also loved someone from high school.

So, I can understand.

He used to sing well.

But he cheated me.

I did too, in school.

I also received a lot of applause.

-You sing for real? -Yes!

These days, I’m more into dancing. I don’t sing as much anymore.

-Will you sing for me if I ask? -Of course.

I will sing any song you like.

Shall we click a photo? A selfie?

Sure.

Why did it come out so dark?

Ramani, call him in.

It's been long enough.

[sings "Anuragalola Rathri" song]

[knocking on the door]

Just a moment.

Here, eat.

Who was singing? You?

You sing too?

I've never heard you sing!

-She asked, so… -So you'll do whatever she asks?

Move aside.

Dear.

I found this diary while opening the gifts.

Your name is on it. May I take it?

Okay.

Thank you.

[radio announcement]

Your tea.

I meant Vimala.

You plant it.

You have a green thumb.

As we proudly welcome the 58th year of the Indian Coffee House,

I only have one thing to tell you.

We are the working class.

We should be ruling this world!

The employees have carried this institution forward without a master.

And that should continue.

Some have devoted many years to this institution.

People like Bhaskar ettan. And they're its true strength.

Bhaskar ettan is here with us.

I'm also delighted to announce some good news.

His son, Manojan, has also joined us.

And let me remind you.

If he ever has a son,

it is our duty as the employees

to provide an opportunity for him to work at this institution.

Now, let's get ready to enjoy the performances

of our talented Coffee House artists.

Greetings!

♪ D I S C O… Disco disco… ♪

♪ Oh, my beloved bird… ♪

♪ Oh, the golden spark of my soul… ♪

♪ As I come dancing With the rhythm of love ♪

♪ You stand in front of me As the essence of my dreams ♪

♪ As I come dancing With the rhythm of love ♪

♪ You stand in front of me As the essence of my dreams ♪

♪ Let blessings shine bright… ♪

♪ In my life today… ♪

♪ Disco… Disco… Disco… Disco D I S C O! ♪

♪ I'll wrap you in a thousand kisses A sweet gift just for you ♪

♪ I'll wrap you in a thousand kisses A sweet gift just for you ♪

♪ With lips like lilies And teeth like jasmine ♪

♪ With beautiful black eyes And white dandelion like smile ♪

♪ You are the ever glowing spring ♪

♪ Not one… not two… ♪

♪ But endless threads Of love woven in me! ♪

♪ And sweet and tender Bells chime in those threads! ♪

♪ Let blessings shine bright… ♪

♪ In my life today… ♪

-How long have you been married? -Three and a half years.

No.

Three years and eight months.

Fed up, huh?

Are you in a hurry?

No, we aren't.

My dad… is a bit embarrassed.

Both of your test results are normal.

-I don't see any issues. -Okay.

When was your last period?

-The fourth, I think. -Are you sure?

Y… yes.

Day 14 of your cycle is important.

Mark that day and just love each other passionately.

You'll have babies soon.

It was meant to bear fruits in three years. Now it's year five.

It keeps wilting away every year.

What can I say!

Get him the towel. Or he'll get started on that.

After all, a fruitless tree is useless.

So are the hands that planted it.

Ignore him.

He's just gotten old.

Here's your masala dosa.

[phone rings]

-Tell me. -Are you free?

-What is it? -I forgot to tell you something.

Yeah, tell me.

I haven't gotten my period yet.

It's been over three weeks now.

Oh! What should we do then? Should we see the doctor?

Shall we take a test first?

Let's do that.

Yeah.

-[knocking on the door] -Dad!

-[knocking on the door] -Dad!

Why are you up so early?

Dad…

Vimala is pregnant!

You've been at it for years now.

Good!

Now go back to sleep!

Finally, Vimala is pregnant. My prayers have been answered.

That's enough, dear!

What will we do with so many?

Give some to Geetha auntie.

-Why would she want these mangoes? -Her tree was cut down, Dad.

-Your tea. -We can go to Ooty…

Hey, do you know?

Come here. I'll show you how to honk.

Ah! Bhaskar ett!

-When did you get here? -A while ago.

-I went out for a haircut. -Okay.

-Kiddo! Here! -There's grandpa!

-Candy! Take it. -Give him to me.

You bought this car?

-Yeah. -Why did you buy a black car?

Couldn't you get a white one?

Always buy a new car, or you'll be stuck at the workshop.

Your uncle bought a beat-up car.

What's going on with you?

-Vimala? -Yeah?

What's wrong?

Did you two fight?

No, Mom.

You've been like this since we got here.

I'm fine, Mom.

-Dear. -Yes?

-Serve me some rice. -Okay.

Have you seen my diary, dear?

-It's been missing for two days. -No, Dad. I haven't.

-Enough? -Is that so?

And you, Mom?

Bhaskar etta?

Won't Manojan get a promotion?

-Hasn't it been 12 years? -Not yet. Another six months to go.

With a promotion, he'll also get a raise.

Everything is so expensive now.

We've been struggling since we bought the car.

His whole salary goes to petrol.

It's corporations that decide everything today.

-They're selling off everything! -What's that supposed to mean?

So what if they are? It’s all staying within the country.

Don't you see the country's developing?

Is that why our kids are going abroad?

Reshmi, Ramani's older daughter, is going too.

Oh, she's leaving too?

She's quitting the job she took after Ramani's passing, to move abroad.

-Okay, dear. -Say, "bye."

-Say, "bye." Bye-bye! -Bye-bye!

Goodbye!

Abhi kutta, we're leaving!

That guy hasn't changed one bit!

So negative all the time!

Yeah, I was thinking the same.

He's a good person.

He treats her and the child so well.

That's true. Let's go.

[radio announcement]

Chengu…

Manoj etta.

Manoj etta!

I have something to tell you.

Isn't Abhi kuttan a year and a half now?

I've got a suspicion.

Our son doesn't look like either of us.

What? Are you asleep?

-No, tell me. -Our son doesn't look like us!

So what?

Why doesn’t he look anything like us?

He's still young, Vimala. Let him grow older.

-But he is one and a half now! -So?

I read online that kids his age will resemble at least one parent.

I feel like…

He's not our child!

Why are you staring at me?

What are you saying?

Huh?

Why do you think that?

I don't know. I just had a feeling.

SAMSHAYAM (DOUBT)

Why are you drawing the water? What's wrong with the motor?

It's out of order again.

Mom's darling up early today?

Are you hungry, darling?

I'll be with you in a bit.

What came over you last night?

-Did you just lose it? -No, I was serious.

-Good morning. -Ah, Manojan!

Ramesh is on leave today. It'll be hectic.

He had called me.

Sir, how was your iftar yesterday?

-I saw the photo in the group. -It was great!

All of us should get together sometime. Let's see.

Okay.

Vasanth etta.

Yeah?

Do you know any psychiatrists?

Who is ill?!

-Keep it down! -Is it Vimala?

What's up, Manojan?

-Wasn't she cured? -She was.

-She hasn't been herself since last night. -Really?

I called the doctor she was consulting with. -And?

-He got transferred. -What's wrong with her?

Is it that same issue?

-Not that. -Then?

-She isn't sad or crying. -Does she get mad at the kid?

-No… -Then?

-She's speaking nonsense. -What?

She's speaking nonsense!

What nonsense?

-You're back early? -Yeah.

-Chapati? -Yeah, with egg curry.

-Vimala. -Yeah?

I'm thinking about consulting a doctor.

What's wrong with you?

Come to the town around six tomorrow.

I've arranged Rashee's auto.

Don’t scare me. Just tell me what’s going on.

There's nothing in particular.

Wouldn't it be better talk to a doctor about our troubles

than with each other?

What troubles?

-Vimala. -Yes.

Won’t counseling be good for us both?

Manoj etta, it's true that I had depression.

But it’s been a year since I've had to take medication.

Have you noticed anything wrong with me since then?

-No. -Then?

Is this because of what I said about our son?

That’s just a feeling you have.

Please take a good look at him.

He doesn't look like us at all.

Someone else's eyes.

[whispers] Someone else's eyes!

Someone else's nose! Someone else's lips!

If he’s our son, he should have at least some of our features.

Let's go to the doctor.

Just look at his skin color!

Your entire family is dark-skinned.

And so is mine.

-Then why is his skin so fair? -Just stop it!

What the hell are you saying?

Huh?

Vimala.

Yeah.

I can't sleep.

Me neither.

Sorry.

Me too.

Don't see the doctor if you don't want to.

-Vimala… -Yeah.

So, our son doesn't have our skin color.

Manoj etta.

Manoj etta?

Manoj etta!

What is it, Vimala?

I can't find Manoj ettan.

He just went out with the child. He didn't tell you?

-Vimala isn't crazy. -What?

Come here.

The child doesn't look like either of you.

What are you saying, Vasanth etta?

-Are you saying he isn't my son? -We can't say for sure.

There are kids who don't resemble their fathers.

Some kids don’t look like their mothers either.

But kids that don't look like either parent… are very few.

In my experience, I've never seen any.

But that doesn't mean it's impossible.

Visit a good doctor and ask.

-There's no need for that. -Abhi kutta!

-If anyone finds out… -You've spilled your food everywhere!

Here. Have some tea.

I'll give him some milk in the meantime.

Abhi kutta!

-Vasanth etta… -Yes?

-You must promise me. -What?

This should stay between the two of us.

Not even Leela chechi should know.

Why do you say that?

Have I ever given away any of your secrets?

Don't worry.

I swear on my mother, I won’t tell anyone.

Drink your tea.

Just drink it!

[radio announcement]

Where did you take the kid? Bring him here.

I… I just went for a walk.

Come here, dear.

Come on, Grandpa's darling.

Play with this, here you go.

Stop dawdling and go to work.

Where did you go with our son?

To Vasanth ettan's?

Did you spill everything to him?

-Listen! The two of you… -Shh!

You two might be good friends.

But haven't I told you not to tell him anything?

Now, the whole world will know about it.

He won't say anything to anyone!

-He promised me! -Don’t get me started.

He turned my mild post-partum depression into insanity.

Is there anyone left to know about it?

Just wait, I’ll show you!

Whose kid could it be…

Who cares!

Please protect me!

-Leela, I'm leaving. -Don't forget to buy coconut oil!

You better not return empty-handed in the evening.

Why aren't you sending me off?

-This will burn if I take my eyes off. -Oh.

-Leela… -Yeah.

Do you know why Manojan came here?

Didn't he say he was just passing by?

That's not it!

He told me something shocking!

-What? -Vimala…

Yeah?

-She has a suspicion. -What?

-Her kid… -Her kid?

-Her kid-- -[phone rings]

Damn thing rings right when it gets interesting!

-Hello? -Hello? Is this Vasanth ettan?

-Err… -Who is it?

Tell me who it is before you go!

Yes. Who is this?

-This is Vimala. -Uh…

What is it, dear?

Have you told anyone what Manoj ettan told you?

Uh… no.

Ah, that's good.

If you do…

I'll tell Leela chechi about you and Sunanda edathi.

And her husband in the Gulf will hear about it too.

Got it?

-Okay. -Is there anything else?

-No… -Alright, then.

-Yeah? -What about Vimala's son?

I… isn't he very fair?

-Fair? -Yes, he's very fair-skinned.

-That's what shocked you? -A very fair child.

-Is Dad here? -I saw him go out with the umbrella.

October 13th, 2022.

That's the day our son was born. At Prathyasha.

Many babies are born there in a day.

Could they have made a mistake in the chaos?

What are you planning?

If they swapped our son, then…

Our son…

Our real son.

Where could he be?

Who's he living with? Have you thought about it?

-We have to find him, Vimala. -And then?

What do you mean?

If he's our son, shouldn't we know where he is?

Isn't it our duty to look after him?

Please don't do this.

I can't bear the shame.

-What if someone else hears about this? -No one will!

-Only you, me, and Reshmi. -Reshmi?

Reshmi, our aunt's daughter.

She works as a nurse at Prathyasha.

Don't, Manoj etta.

You don't understand, Vimala.

Just leave this to me.

Okay?

-Psst! -Hmm?

I meant you.

Aren't you Ramani's brother's son?

Yeah, I remember you well.

I had come for your wedding.

-You are? -Vijayan.

Why are you here?

I came to see Ramani's daughter, Reshmi.

Just like that?

-No, I need to tell her something. -Should I pass it along?

You want to say it yourself? Come on, then.

I'll show you the room.

-Is it downstairs? -Yeah.

-Reshmi! -Yes.

-This is the room. -Oh, it's Manojettan.

What brings you here?

Reshmi, dear.

-Shall we go somewhere private? -Why?

I need to tell you something.

Manoj etta, if you carry on with this suspicion,

Vimala chechi will suffer the most.

What is she going to suffer?

Am I not the one suffering?

The weight is off her shoulders now.

What if Bhaskaran uncle finds out? Just think about it!

No one will know.

Only you, me, and her. I promise.

No matter what you say, I can't do it.

-I got this job when Mom passed. -So what if you lose the job?

You are planning to quit anyway. Aren't you moving abroad?

October 13th, 2022.

The names and addresses from that day. That's all!

This place has cameras. I'm terrified even thinking about it.

Does it capture our voice?

Just go, Manoj etta. I've got work to do.

Psst…

You’ve been like this since you arrived. What’s up?

Manojan, what have you…?

Sir?

Sir!

Aren't you on leave today?

I urgently need a week's leave.

-Why? -My dad is unwell.

-He has to be taken to the hospital. -What happened?

-Fever. -That's it?

Dengue fever.

But one week isn't possible. We are short-staffed.

Six days then.

-Can I take six days? -Take two.

-Fi… five… -Go on, then.

Don't you need to get to the hospital?

Hey.

Stop there.

Come with me.

Why did you tell Vimala about Sunanda?

Shouldn't our secrets stay between us?

And did they?

Secret!

You're one to talk.

Will she tell Leela?

I… am in a bit of a hurry.

I'm off.

[radio announcement]

-Give me my mango! -That's her mango. Give it back!

-I'm telling Bhaskar ettan! -Bhaskar etta!

Hey, scram! Nuisances! Won't even let me sleep!

Seven kids were born that day.

I've got all their addresses.

You’re probably wondering if we need to visit all seven.

We only have to visit four. Three of them were girls.

Do we have to do this?

Why aren't you more excited? Don't you want to find our son?

[knocks on door]

What's with the closed doors?

Started during the day too?

Haven't had enough after seven years?

Think of the child, at least!

He didn't hear us!

♪ Like a bard weaving tales, And wandering the world ♪

♪ Like a graceful butterfly, Fluttering over each new bloom ♪

♪ Gazing at the lush green shore afar, Like a parrot cast on a silent bank ♪

♪ Drifting like a dreamer In a realm unheard ♪

♪ Leaping into battle To a fate unknown ♪

♪ Like a nomad chasing honey in the wild ♪

♪Like a bard weaving tales, And wandering the world ♪

[rings doorbell]

Can I help you?

-This is Rathish's house, right? -Yes.

Rathish ettan just stepped out.

-Are you his wife? -Yeah.

-You have a one and a half year old? -Yes.

-Has he had his polio vaccine? -No.

-Why not? -Haven't you seen on WhatsApp?

-No… -Don't they say not to vaccinate?

Rathish ettan showed me.

Really!

-Can I see him? -Yes.

I'm from the Health Department…

-Sure. -To make sure…he's healthy.

-I'll bring him out. -Okay.

[phone rings]

-Where the heck are you? -Hello Vimala. I'll call you back.

Shush!

♪ Like your soul is set ablaze ♪

♪ Like a gentle breeze softly sways ♪

Mind if I take a photo?

Hey, there's no need for that.

-Not your photo. His. -Ah, I see.

♪ He roams like a nomad ♪

♪ He takes on a jester's guise ♪

♪You are an echo whispered in silence ♪

♪ Though far away, you feel so near ♪

♪ Like a dream that won’t disappear ♪

-Look who's here! -I'm from the health department.

-Is that your child? -No, it's hers.

Okay.

Has he had his polio vaccine?

Yes.

Okay.

Open your mouth, sweetheart.

Mind if I click a photo?

Thank you.

♪ Setting forth on a boundless quest… ♪

[rings doorbell]

Hello?

What is it?

Are you Shinoj's wife?

No.

Why are you following me? What do you need?

I… I came to see Shinoj.

If you want to meet him, go to his house.

Did you click a photo?

Did you?

Yes.

Delete it.

Delete it now!

-Done. -Okay.

Never click photos of kids without permission, okay?

Yes.

If Shinoj wants to see him, tell him to come here.

I will.

Get out of here now. Or I'll call the police.

No. Don't.

-It's mine. -Get lost!

I'm going.

How did it go, Manoj etta?

Vimala, our Abhi kuttan is enough for us.

Abhi kutta! Daddy's here.

-Good morning, sir. -Good morning.

How's your dad?

-He's good. -His fever's gone?

-He's better now. -Hmm.

Finish up quickly.

There's an iftar gathering at home tonight.

-Here. Should I serve you? -No need.

-Would you like some beef? -Just a little, dear.

Some beef for you?

-Some more? Yeah? -That's enough!

Where's your house?

Over there.

Oh! You're Moideen ikkas's daughter?

-Yes. -I saw you when you were little.

You're all grown up now!

Tell Moideen ikkato come back from the Gulf!

This place is better.

Shall I feed your son?

Didn't you study outside?

-Yeah. At CUSAT in Ernakulam. -Ah!

-Water, Manojan? -Yes.

Didn't you fall in love there and elope?

What's he doing now?

He runs a business in Calicut.

There was such an uproar when that happened.

We can't live in fear of people.

That's true.

-It's really hard. -Faiza!

Feed the kid. He's been asking for a while.

-Let me serve this, Mom! -I'll do that.

You take him. Your mom will take you now, okay?

Come here.

Wait, he hasn't arrived yet.

-Did you try calling him? -I did, but he isn't answering.

But how will you go? Don't you have work?

-I'll take the bus, Mom. -At this late hour?

-Is he always like this? -It's alright.

I'll go feed him now.

Could you come quickly? It's time for my bus.

Wh… where do you stay in Calicut?

In Mankavu.

In a flat. Sreerosh.

What's the flat number?

-What? -Is there a flat number?

-9C… -Ah…

-I can stop by sometime. -Sure.

Here you go, dear.

Thank you, chechi.

-Okay, dear. -Isn't the auto here yet?

No, Mom. I just called. It'll be here soon.

Can we take a photo?

With your son?

Okay…

-Let me try calling again. -I didn't get the kid's photo.

I'm leaving.

Ah, whatever…

Let me call again. I have to go to work.

-Is this our son? -Who knows?

What was Moideen ikka's daughter's name again?

Faizal… Faiza!

-Faiza? -Yes…

[phone rings]

-Hello? -Hi. What are you up to?

Washing clothes.

I've become a washing machine now.

She complained again for throwing away

all my retirement money.

Just tell Sudha chechi not to worry at all.

We'll get the money back.

Tell her we just need to bag this contract.

Yeah, I've been telling her.

But she doesn't get it.

-By the way, what's our plan today? -Don't mess around, Harris.

-Don't we have the meeting today? -Ah, yes! I forgot!

Yeah, I knew you'd forget.

Okay. I'm a little busy now. I'll see you there.

Alright.

Eight…

Nine…

Psst…

Hey!

Don't you see me sitting here?

Harris sir… from 9C?

[alarm rings]

Up, up! Come on!

[doorbell rings]

What's up?

Hey, chechi!

Come on, dear!

Chechi, please wake her up at 1:30.

Doesn't she wake up early these days?

-You didn't pick her up yesterday? -No, something came up.

Is it? Can she not switch from the night shift?

Yeah, she's trying to.

It'll be alright.

I'm in a hurry. I'm leaving. Muah!

Hello. I'm leaving.

Let me get out first.

Damn it!

Ninth floor.

Ground floor.

Sir!

-Sir! Wait! I'm coming too! -Huh?

Yeah, tell me.

Nah… there's no work here.

This place might just close down soon.

Good morning.

-Can't you do this at home, Babu etta? -I don't have time at home.

Can’t you get here earlier, Harris?

Cooking food isn't as easy as washing clothes.

That too! Clear that.

Psst…

[knocks on glass]

What is it?

I want to see Harris sir.

Sit inside. I'll call you.

-Okay. -Sir's a little busy.

How's this?

What's your name?

-Mm? -Your name?

Manojan.

What's the matter, sir?

-What? -What's the matter?

Can't I just tell him?

Sure.

There!

DOUBT CONTINUES…

Don't cry, dear Sunanda.

Do you think I don't love you?

Haven't you seen that film?

That award film?

Where the hero and the heroine, unable to unite,

meet again on a mountain in old age?

Similarly, when no one wants us anymore,

-we'll meet on a mountain, okay? -Vasanth etta.

Vasanth ett!

Please don't call me again.

I'm hanging up now. I won't call you either.

I'll see you there then. Okay.

-Is it fixed? -I think so.

-What was wrong? -The spark plug shorted out.

-Yeah? -Yes.

Here. Get some tea.

Where's my brother-in-law? Did he leave early?

He's on leave today.

He said he had to take Bhaskar ettan to the hospital?

-Bhaskar ettan? -Yeah.

But he's home.

-He's been bouncing about. -Eh?

Today's his 70th birthday.

The whole family's invited home tonight.

Weren't you invited? Everyone important was…

-But you weren't? -I see. So he's lying to me now.

He hasn't been okay for the past few days.

Did he tell you something?

He… might have said something.

What did he say?

-He's got a lot of suspicions. -What kind of suspicions?

-He… -What? Tell me!

I can't tell you. Move this.

Step aside.

What brought this suspicion on now?

He doesn't look like us.

Plus, he's very fair-skinned.

Just a moment.

I discreetly inquired at the hospital.

-Your wife also gave birth there. -Yeah.

All the evidence suggests otherwise.

But I honestly believe our babies were switched.

-Have you told anyone this? -My wife knows.

Vimala. She was the first to be suspicious.

I haven't told anyone else.

-What's your name? -Manojan.

So… what can I do for you?

If you don't mind, we'll first see the child at your house.

Then we'll go to my house and meet the child there.

If they've been switched, it'll be confirmed today.

I'm out of leave too. That's why.

Hey, it's time for us to go.

-Shall we? -Yes, yes. Let's go.

-Shall we? -Sir…

Aren't we leaving?

-Get up. Let's go. -Don't you want to see the child?

Come on.

It's true that such things have happened overseas.

I've read about it as well.

But would such things happen here? Please step outside.

After all, isn't our system well-organized?

Who's in your family?

Me, my wife, Dad, and the child.

-I see. -Hmm.

How old is your dad now?

-Seventy. -Oh!

It's his birthday today.

And you're worried about this doubt?

Won't your dad be sad if he finds out?

Yeah.

We may have such minor doubts sometimes.

But we shouldn't dwell on them.

It'll just make things difficult for everyone.

-But about what I said? -There's the auto.

-Hey, come here. -Sir?

-The child-- -You're going to… Kuthiravattam?

-No, Vatakara. -Ah! Vatakara!

You'll go to the bus stand, right?

Chetta, please drop him off at the bus stand.

-Sure. -Alright, then.

-But… but… -Okay.

Please be quick. He's in a hurry.

-And about what I said? -Okay. Alright.

See you later.

-Hey. -Hmm.

Forget about it.

There's no time to waste on it.

-Harris, can I tell you something? -[phone rings]

Just a second.

Only three merchant exporters are allowed for this dairy.

There's only one vacancy left.

I'm still not sure whether to give it to you or Jijesh.

[phone rings]

Damn.

Sir, we were at the top of the priority list.

That's true.

You and Jijesh were shortlisted.

But compared to you,

he has 10-12 years of experience.

That's an important factor.

[phone rings]

But sir…

How can anyone gain experience without an opportunity?

Government policy is to encourage young entrepreneurs.

Young?

-You? -No, not me. Him.

I'm the investor.

There's no change in the government's policy.

Having known you for a while,

I'm aware you're capable of doing this.

Thank you, sir.

But it's a business, Harris.

It has its own requirements.

[phone rings]

Only if people like you consider us can we move forward.

After supporting us for so long, are you changing your mind now?

-Please step out. -What?

-Go outside. -Me?

Just go outside.

Is this guy your partner?

[phone rings]

Sir, are you cutting us out?

Hey, nothing like that.

I'm just informing you of the possibilities.

The board will convene within the next week. We'll try then.

-Okay. -What do you say?

But don't get your hopes too high.

[phone rings]

-Just a minute, sir. -Okay.

-Hello? -H… hello?

Manojan?

-Why do you keep calling me? -But…

We haven’t made a decision on what we discussed.

What decision?

How does the child in your house address you?

Dad.

Don't you love that child?

-I do. -I love my child just the same.

I won't give up my child to anyone!

Do not call me about this again.

I can help you though.

I can give you contact details for some doctors.

Give them a call and talk to them.

That might give you some relief.

-Okay? -Th… that… Sir?

H… Hello?

Hel…

Hey, why don't we ask your dad for help?

Can't he get Jijesh to back off?

After all, he started out working with your dad.

Not happening, Babu etta.

You've only seen my friendship with Dad.

Did you see him throw me out?

It's been four years since my wedding.

He hasn't even visited the baby.

I won't ask him for anything.

My dear Harris, stop making excuses for everything.

First of all, you did something stupid.

What do you mean?

Who would throw away their fortune for a girl in this day and age?

I'll throw you away now.

What?

Imagine your life if you hadn’t fallen for Faiza.

You have no money now.

Don't you have to pay your staff?

Do you get an allowance to complain like this?

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

Enough, stop.

I thought I would die before I had a grandchild at this age.

Although God tested me a bit, he still heard my prayers.

Didn't I get a wonderful grandchild?

He's a gift from God.

Come, let's go see him.

-Serve this to everyone, dear. -Okay, Uncle.

[cooing] Akku! Did you eat?

Aren't you sleeping?

Hello?

Go away!

Go, go. Go away!

Yes, sir. Okay.

The state celebrates Eid al-Fitr tomorrow.

Hey! Tomorrow is Eid.

…the festival market is really buzzing in Calicut.

♪ Let no evil eye touch the darling ♪

♪ Staring at the star-studded sky ♪

♪ Dad and Mom are nearby ♪

♪ Sleep gently, dear child ♪

-Is he asleep? -Yes, yes.

He can sleep with me tonight.

Did he drink all the milk?

♪ Darling child ♪

♪ Sleep gently, dear child ♪

♪ Sleep gently, dear child ♪

What's wrong?

Can't… can't breathe!

Did you not sleep?

-I can't. Our son isn't here. -Which one?

Which son are you talking about?

Our son.

He's with Dad.

Oh! I thought you were talking about the other one.

I wonder what he's doing there.

Go back to sleep. We'll switch them.

Why didn't you answer when the owner called?

-You're on a break? -Yes.

Shouldn't we pay the rent? Can't you answer when he calls?

-Did he call you? -My salary hasn't been credited yet.

How will I pay it?

Ask him what's the hurry.

Come! Have some Pringles!

I don't want it.

[phone rings]

Who is it?

-Dad. -Your dad?

-Yeah. -Answer it!

Hello?

Hello, Dad. As-salamu alaykum.

Okay. We'll come.

What did he say?

He asked us to go home tomorrow.

There's a chance Dad might say something to you.

That's okay.

-Really? -Yes.

Hmm. Okay then.

-Come in, dear. -Yes, Razia itha.

Hi, baby.

Mom.

Are you well?

-Are you? -I'm good, Mom!

-See. -Come, my dear.

Come on in.

Uncle! As-salamu alaykum.

Wa ʿalaykumu s-salam.

Trying to worm your back in, huh?

I'm staying quiet because it's a good day.

Good! Eid Mubarak!

Go on.

-Isn't Dad here, Mom? -He's taking a bath.

Come. Let's sit upstairs.

I often think about how you

called Dad to say you two were getting married.

That was very brave of you.

After all, people who love each other should be together.

Even if Dad speaks harshly, don't take it seriously.

How are you, dear?

Are you both well?

How is he? Has he improved?

Must have, he's married you.

What choice does he have?

Well? How are you?

What's his name?

-Alaan. -What?

Alaan!

Alaan…

-Sit, dear. -Okay.

When I threw him out in anger back then,

I was grateful about one thing.

That he would be living with you.

That he'll learn something.

Didn't you learn anything?

A little.

Did you think having a baby would get us to welcome you back?

She has been insisting on seeing you for a while.

I wanted to see you too.

I've only seen the three of you in photos.

Nimmi! Hand me that chain.

See! Here's a chain!

Aww!

Why are you crying?

Didn't you wear this shirt to propose to me?

-Which one? -This.

I don't remember.

What are you up to?

I've been trying to land a contract with Milma.

Just trying?

What do you do, dear?

-I work for a U.S.-based company. -Ah.

Eat up!

Bye.

Hey.

Hmm?

I know I haven’t been the best for either of you.

That won't be the case from now on.

-I'll be better! -Okay.

[doorbell rings]

Why are you here?

-Sir, this is Vimala. My wife. -Greetings!

We're here to meet the child.

What are you talking about?

Our child that's with you.

I told you not to bother me with this nonsense.

How can we not, when it's our flesh and blood?

Don't bother us so early in the morning.

Shouldn't you know better?

Why are you encouraging him?

Don't talk…

Are you after some money?

Don't be so hurtful, sir. We just want to meet our son.

That's impossible. Anything else?

Sir, look at that child. He looks like her.

Look!

-Good morning. -Good morning.

We're not leaving until we see our son.

We won't move.

We just want to see him.

And we're not here to make trouble.

Please let him, sir.

Please.

Looks just like you, Vimala.

Really?

Of course! Look at his nose!

It's exactly like yours!

But he doesn't look like you.

His head.

He doesn't have much hair, like me.

-His eyes are Dad's. -That's enough.

Just a moment.

Let him sleep.

-Just one photo. -No photos.

Just… just one.

Let's go.

Come on.

Let him sleep, come on.

That's enough, come.

Come on, already.

Stop it!

-What's his name? -Alaan.

-The other child is Abhi kuttan. -Okay.

-See you later. -For what?

I'll call you.

Alright, go on now.

Leave already.

Bag!

-Let's go now. -Ask him if we can hold our son.

-What? -Ask him if we can…

-Ask him. -Let's leave!

[knocks on door]

-Um… -What is it?

-Ask him. -Ma… Manoj ettan wants to…

-hold the baby. -Not possible.

-It's possible. -Sir, just once.

-Impossible! -Just once, we won't come back.

-You'll wake the kid. -Please, please.

Did he wake up early?

Yeah.

What happened, Manoj etta?

Just had a fall.

-Is it okay now? -Yes.

What's on your mind?

Don't! Drink your tea.

-Don't worry about this. -Hmm.

It's because the baby cried.

You saw how much he loves our kid.

Let's end this here, Manoj etta.

No.

Manojan? Hey, Manojan?

Come here.

Don't be such a loser!

Someone hurt your wife and you're playing nurse here?

You're her husband, Manojan!

You should've thrashed him.

I think he'll return.

Better to nip this in the bud.

Yeah, if Dad finds out…

Things have just begun improving.

No, no. Don't let your dad or Faiza know.

You'll be done for if they find out.

[phone rings]

Look.

Hello, sir.

Oh, sure.

I will come.

Okay, sir.

-It's from Milma. -Really?

They've asked to meet tomorrow.

How are you related to JP?

JP is my dad's friend.

-What's his name? -Abubakkar.

-Who, CP? -Yes.

-You're CP's son? -Yes.

Do something.

-Get the documents ready. -Okay, sir.

-MD will want to inspect the base. -Alright.

And we'll sign the contract if everything's in order.

-Alright. Thank you, sir. -See you.

This case is complicated, Manojan.

-I'll read, pay attention. -Hmm.

"The plaintiff, Manojan P.B. of Parakkandiyil House, Vatakara CC Pedika,

the son of Bhaskaran Nair, hereby submits the following grievance."

-Sure you're a Nair? -Hmm.

-I didn't mean it like that. -Got it.

Who owns this office space?

-It's under my name, sir. -Is that so?

-I've the documents. -Sir…

-I've verified them, sir. -Really?

Sir, it's time. Shall we proceed?

Yes, is everything ready?

-Please. -Come.

"…I kindly request your assistance in helping me

reunite with my own child,

and I am fully willing to hand Harris and Faiza's child

back to them as well."

"I humbly request that the necessary actions

be taken to resolve the matter mentioned above."

Okay? Is this fine?

We don't have to "humbly request" now, right?

-The government has said so. -Yeah, we can strike that.

You're not like I thought, Manojan.

You've some tricks up your sleeve, huh?

Not bad…

Where's Sadanandan?

-He's gone to pee, should I call him? -No need.

I can fetch him if you want.

-Sign it, Harris. Don't waste time. -Okay.

[phone rings]

-One minute, my wife's hospitalized. -Okay.

Hello?

How are things?

-[phone rings] -What did the doctor say?

Hold on…

Answer it, it will be a while.

-It's alright, sir. -Take it.

Hello? Tell me.

Hello?

We're calling from Vatakara Police Station.

I'm SI Bineesh.

Uh… we've received a complaint against you.

Complaint? What do you mean?

Could you come to the station?

-To the station, sir? -Yeah.

Hello… are you there?

Yes… yes, sir.

-Please hurry. -I will, sir.

Sir…

What happened? Call from the police station?

-Yes, sir. -Why? Is there any problem?

Nothing like that, sir. They called for no reason.

Is it a public park where you can just walk in?

-Did you sign the contract? -No…

-Come on. -Sir…

Come fast, come on.

Did you sign, sir?

No, I'm about to.

-What happened? -Don't do it now, sir.

Why not?

-Harris has to go to the police station. -Is that so?

What happened, Harris?

-Let him deal with that first, sir. -Let's do that.

-Manoj etta? -Hmm?

What are they going to decide?

What's there to decide?

They have to return our son. That's it!

Do we have to give Abhi kuttan back?

Of course! We have to return their child.

How can we raise him?

I knew it!

Do you know why we've called you?

Yes.

-Do you have any doubts? -I don't.

-What about your wife? -No.

So neither of you has any doubts.

We don't.

Don't you have kids at home, sir?

Would you agree if someone else claimed them?

Great point!

But we can't ignore a complaint, Harris.

Sir.

Those two are fraudsters, sir.

They both know he's well off.

They're only after money, sir.

Harris.

Both of them have suspicions about the child.

And it's not hard to prove it these days.

It'll be solved with a DNA test.

What do you think?

That's impossible, sir.

What the heck are you doing, Manojan?

I'm not doing any tests.

No police can take my DNA sample without my permission.

That's the law.

Go inside and ask if you want.

He definitely paid them off.

I don't want my son to grow up with a man like him.

He's my blood!

-Son, two pegs. -What? Two?

-They let this go because he bribed them. -Yes.

We need to teach him a lesson, Vasanth etta.

-There's a way. -What is it?

Just holler when you want to open the bottle.

-Listen. -Yes.

Do exactly as I say.

What's going on?

Stay right there.

Don't come in.

Move!

Tell me what's going on, Faiza.

Ever told me anything, Harris?

What have I kept from you?

Don't play innocent!

Faiza, have I ever caused trouble here?

Why is that?

Because I keep quiet.

It's not because you've suddenly turned good.

Just tell me what the problem is!

Did you go to the police station?

Answer my question!

Yes.

Did someone claim our child as theirs?

I'm done, Harris.

I've tried my best to support you.

Why are you doing this to me?

You showed them my baby without my knowledge.

Yet, you never thought of telling me?

Faiza, I didn't want to get you involved in this.

Wow! Partner of the Year, Mr. Harris Abubakkar.

Did someone come to meet you?

It took my dad's call from the Gulf to know what's happening here.

-His name is Manojan, right? -Hmm.

He called Dad and told him everything.

-Faiza, let me-- -Harris!

Don't come in.

Don't you dare enter this room.

I don't know what you're planning to do.

But don't you dare touch my son!

[phone chimes]

Check this out

and tell me if you have any doubts.

Okay, then.

Is Manojan here?

Ma…

What is it?

What have I ever done to you?

We don't have a choice, sir.

You've bribed the police now.

-You're insane! -What?

And your insanity will ruin lives.

-Why don't you realize that, fool? -Fool?

Use that word in your own house.

This is my area.

Why involve someone who's not even in the country?

You hurt my wife.

I should've thrashed you at home.

Then do it.

Hit me.

Do it. Only say what you can do.

Don't point your finger at me.

Don't try to cross me, there are many of us here.

Eat something and get lost.

Oh, no!

You want to steal my son, you rogue?

-Let him go. -Take him away!

Oh, my!

-Am I bleeding? -No.

No?!

How dare you smack my head, you swine!

Let me go!

-Why are you… -Give my son back.

Bhaskar etta…

If you disgrace this family…

You've been corrupted by her damn words.

I worked there for almost 40 years.

And he…

He may be my son, but he is an idiot.

Always acts foolish!

Why else would he act like this because of a crazy woman's words?

Don't, Bhaskar etta.

He's gotten older but not any wiser.

I apologize on his behalf.

-Have a seat. -Eh?

Sit.

-Let's… -Yeah.

Would you still be here if I had the same doubts as your wife?

Let it go, Bhaskar etta.

What's going on?

The people are running their mouths.

Listen… is that not his child?

Is it that Sajeevan's child?

Get out of here!

Whatever!

Did she mean us?

No, it was him.

See you, bro.

What you did was not foolish, Manoj etta.

You did the right thing.

You shouldn't fail just because we're not rich.

I can't stand that.

Go meet him.

Consider it a gift.

-A gift? -Yes.

-For what? -Uh…

Please don't overlook my case because I'm not rich.

I don't know how much he paid you.

-I can get you more if you want. -Yeah.

-Take this away. -What?

Take it away!

Where did you even get this?

Manojan, this is a tough case.

By the time the court orders a DNA test,

the kids will be old enough to marry.

We need… better proof.

We'll do our best.

Typically, the woman's family handles the birth.

But you didn't bring her home. Why?

We wanted to bring her home in the seventh month.

That's when he got chicken pox.

And I got better. But Bhaskar ettan didn't send her.

He was afraid it'd spread.

He got better before her due date.

But she went into labor early.

So, who took her to the hospital?

I did, sir.

-What happened, then? -What happened?

Her contractions had begun.

But Manojan was at work.

And he wasn't answering his phone.

So, I had to take her in.

What happened at the hospital?

At the hospital…

My phone battery ran out.

And Ramani was there too.

-Etta? -Yes?

It's a boy.

The mother is also fine.

We're moving the baby to the NICU.

It's nothing serious.

The baby is a little yellow.

It's a boy. A handsome baby!

Daddy's here!

Who saw the baby first?

The father saw the baby first. Harris.

Only then did the relatives. We all saw this same baby.

This is just crazy.

What else could it be?

-Are you asleep, sir? -No.

Sir, two C-sections at the same time

doesn't mean the babies were switched.

Besides, once the baby is born,

we tag the baby with the mother’s name.

That's the procedure.

What are the names of these mothers?

Faiza and Vimala.

She was Nurse Ramani's brother's daughter-in-law.

So Nurse Ramani was also in the delivery room.

But Vimala's case was a bit complicated.

She was taken right in for a C-section.

Was she completely unconscious during the surgery?

No, sir. She was given a spinal anesthesia.

So, she wouldn't have been fully unconscious.

Do you show the newborn baby to the mother, then?

Yes, sir. We do.

But I don't remember if we did that with Vimala.

They showed me the baby.

But the second time they brought the baby to me,

I asked if it was really mine.

I see.

Did you tell anyone else about your suspicion?

-No. -Why not?

The doctor said it was just the sedation when I asked.

And that I needn't worry.

Why would I question the doctor's words?

What made you doubt it later?

I just had a feeling.

-Manojan, on 13th October-- -[phone ringing]

On October 13th, Vimala gave birth at exactly 12:57 p.m.

Your father saw the baby first.

Later, you and your respective families saw the baby.

That was all the same baby you have now.

-The hospital records-- -[phone ringing]

Damn it!

The hospital records,

staff statements, and CCTV footage

show no proof of the babies being swapped.

And since the other couple won't take a DNA test,

it could take the court a decade to rule in your favor.

The kids would've grown by then.

What's the point, then?

If you ask me…

-Hey! -Sir?

Give him some tea.

-No, thank you. -If you ask me…

you should forget about this case.

If you don't, you'll lose the family you have now.

Consider this a misunderstanding and move on.

You're right, sir.

I also think this was just Vimala's doubt.

This fiasco has turned my life upside down.

I wasn't always like this.

No one seems to understand me.

People see me as an idiot and a fool.

No, don't say that.

Do something. Consult a lawyer at the court.

Ask them for help. Isn’t the case already in court?

Forget about it, sir.

It was humans who discovered we came from monkeys.

Similarly…

when the kids grow up, let them find out if my Vimala was right.

-Sorry for bothering you, sir. -Not at all.

Are you Manojan?

Recognize me?

Could I meet your son?

[phone ringing]

Please don't hate Harris.

Not at all.

I don't blame him.

Anyone would've done the same.

Can you imagine?

Fighting with each other and sleeping in separate rooms?

Since the day you came to our house,

that's how it's been at home.

How… can we help?

Yes, sir?

SI Bineesh sent me.

Oh, yes! Have a seat.

-We'll call you. -Okay.

Where were you, Faiza?

Where did you take our son?

Vatakara.

Vatakara?

Why?

To Manojan's house.

I wanted to see the boy.

Faiza, what were you thinking?

You believe that crazy man that this isn't our son?

We'll know when the result is out.

I did a maternity test today.

Open the door, Faiza.

Open the door!

[knocks on door]

I don't care what the results say, I'm not giving up my son!

You know this.

Open the door, Faiza!

Faiza!

Shouldn't we accept the reality?

What if he's right, and that's our son?

Shouldn't we at least find out?

So? Isn't that little boy our son?

Did I say he isn't?

God!

I've heard Mom say,

that when a mother sees her newborn for the first time,

she feels anger and disgust, wondering if that's even her baby.

But that she should never take this out on the baby.

When I saw our son after the C-section,

I also felt something strange.

But I knew you'd be confused if I told you that.

Yet, we still grew apart because of this.

I need some closure, Harris.

Otherwise, this matter will never leave us.

-My dear Manojan. -Yeah.

Doing a DNA test without court consent will be an issue.

-It'll affect the case. -Will I… need to withdraw the case?

Don't worry. We'll figure it out.

-Go. I'll see what I can do. -Thank you.

CMP232/2023.

The petitioner, Manojan P.B.

The respondent, Harris Abubakkar et al.

We've yet to determine how this could have happened.

However, the DNA test proves that

the children of the couples

Manojan and Vimala, and Harris and Faiza,

were switched at birth at the Pratyasha Hospital.

The court recognizes the instinctual love parents feel

for their biological children.

In light of this, the court orders both sets of parents

to exchange their children on May 8th.

Nimmi…

Why the hell is life so cruel?

Shouldn't we do something?

What can we do?

I want to know what he wants to do.

May I hold him?

Come, come.

It's your dad! Why are you crying?

Daddy's here!

Don't cry!

Vimala…

No, don't cry!

It's okay! Don't cry!

It's okay!

What do we do now?

Do you understand what's happening?

Those kids have their own thoughts and opinions.

And when they speak up, do we listen?

They have as many rights as you and me.

This is the only way they know how to express it.

We can do as we please.

But what right do we have to go against their wishes?

Please.

Do we really have to do this?

The court's decision was clear.

Your case is up next. Wait inside.

♪ Like your soul is set ablaze ♪

♪ Like a gentle breeze softly sways ♪

♪ Like the twinkling stars Humming a soft lullaby ♪

-♪ Like your soul is set ablaze ♪ -♪ Like your soul is set ablaze ♪

-♪ Like a gentle breeze softly sways ♪ -♪ Like a gentle breeze softly sways ♪

[together] ♪ Like the twinkling stars Humming a soft lullaby ♪

When he turns eighteen,

we should tell him about all of this.

Absolutely.

But I don't want to live here anymore.

Let's move somewhere else.

I found this diary while opening the gifts.

Your name is on it. May I take it?

Manojan and Vimala returned after the wedding.

Later, Vimala went off with the A young photographer to click photos.

When she returned, she looked tired.

I spoke to Manojan about everyone's concerns.

About Vimala not conceiving even after a year and a half.

I suggested he find a new bride

since Vimala hasn't conceived even after two and a half years.

Come here, Grandpa's darling! Come, come!

Come, dear…

Balloon!

Manojan understood my pain of dying without a grandchild.

He took Vimala to see a doctor.

At last, Vimala is pregnant.

My prayers have been answered.

-Vimala? -Yes?

What's wrong?

I'm fine, Mom.

Have you seen my diary, dear? It's been missing for two days.

Today, Vimala gave birth to a child.

I felt a bit disappointed when I first saw the child.

But with God's grace, that feeling has passed.

Today, my only sibling, Ramani, passed away.

Now, I'm the only one left.

Etta!

Etta?

It's a boy.

The mother is also fine.

We're moving the baby to the NICU.

It's nothing serious.

The baby is a little yellow.

He's dark-skinned, isn't he?

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