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Transport please madam.

What are you thinking about this?

England.

Just three weeks and we'll be in England.

That's all I want.

That's all you want?

What about roast beef and Yorkshire pudding?

Fish and chips.

What about Elizabeth Taylor?

David Niven?

England have a lot more going on in Jamaica, and that's a fact.

You pack your coats? Only.

Hey, little one.

You lose your mama, you can stay with me, okay?

I will find her.

What if England don't like me?

What if your brother don't like me?

Well, it's too far to swim back now.

back unto Moses, saying, This shall be the law of the lips in the day of the

cleansing. He shall be brought unto the priest, and the priest shall pour out.

Search for my potential bride coming along.

Backside! You will chaperone her to England, won't you?

Leah! Leah!

You're supposed to be helping me with this!

So, your uncle has done, sir. If you all come and visit me in England, we could

go and take what they call high tea at the rink, and then go and meet... Queen

Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.

More people coming over every month now.

Them simple, and we come starting to feel like home.

Can we go to England?

Maybe.

One day.

And Daddy?

Daddy Plow and I feel on his own. I mean, we should go and help him.

If you want to eat, you better catch one of them chickens for me. Go, go.

Hang on.

Raise in.

Oh.

Father God, I want to thank you for reintroducing us into dry land.

Thanks and praise in the Lord Jesus' name.

Amen.

Wish on trail, Don.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Lord, forgive me.

You really take the biscuit, Chantrelle.

When I'm a movie star, they'll have to pay to see all this.

How'd your little part -time lover take her departure?

He wanted to dip his spoon in my sugar bowl.

I tell him the cafe was closed.

One day, you're going to catch hell for your foolishness.

And I won't be there to come to the rescue.

Passport's ready.

Passport P, Granville, England.

Next.

Stop him!

Don't worry. He might have more documentation.

Taught him like it is he ever did.

Thank you. Thank you.

Good night.

Circle with them documents, you know.

Where is your brother?

If you want to marry me, this is not a good start.

And you said, if I don't like him, you'll pay for my boat for your back

you don't like him, I will personally escort you back home.

I promise.

He is very handsome.

Even more so in real life.

Let me get one more look.

Bloody vehicle broke down, and that one, not even one of these bad man white

people looked at me, never mind stopping help.

How long ago did he take that photograph?

He seems to have sagged a little bit in the middle. You

finally

move here for good.

Where are the children?

The plan changed.

What happened?

They're safe.

Mama got it.

I'm done!

Look at my little sister, she ain't dead!

What?

I knew you was up to something.

I had to come myself on an adventure like this.

So, where is she, my beautiful bride -to -be?

Boy, you're just touching on my type.

I thought you mad about me when them extra young churchy tired tasking a

Ask Donna.

This is Hosanna Dray.

From Clarendon?

Her daddy's a pastor at the local church.

All right.

So this is the plan.

I arranged with my good, good friend Gregory for us all to stay overnight at

place in London.

What are we stopping in London for?

You man, come into London.

Then tomorrow morning, we're going to drop Chanchelle off at her new job.

Then we're going to make our way up to Dudley.

I thought we were starting at the factory tomorrow while we don't go

the Midlands. You think it's easy doing all this driving?

I need to start earning money as soon as I can.

I am not Superman, you know.

England, turn yourself like this car.

Don't insult my car.

This car tough like Joe Louis and speedy like Bluebird.

Can't believe this, Austin.

Just give it ten minutes, she'll be all right.

She?

The chair.

Mr. and Mrs. Wantage of Borham Wood would like to invite me, Chanterelle

to begin work as their live -in nanny for their two children.

Yes,

Chanterelle. No more dressmaking for me.

Chanterelle, you forget, work is not your favorite thing.

When you write back to these people, you tell them you never washed a dish in

your life.

Cleaning is not that difficult.

I've seen people do it.

Clearly, they want to just can see that I have potential.

Potential, my neck back.

You have to watch these people, you know. These are decent white people with

money, and they live near a film studio.

Boreham Wood is where they make movies.

Yes, we know.

Did he tell you? What did I tell you?

Gone is the place for me.

But just you wait till you see, don't leave.

Here we are.

Finally.

I never thought I'd see something like that.

Like what?

A white man pushing a boom.

Number 76, that last we reached.

They'll never want us here. Why send recruiters to Jamaica begging us to

Most people are right in this country, you know.

Here you are.

I thought you'd forgotten.

I think you will.

This is typical you, Aston. You wouldn't do a decent accommodation if the curl

-up you left no thought. Nobody said anything about sharing a room with a

This is sinful behavior. I am not a heathen. Everybody calm down.

It's just one sleep, all right? We can do this.

Tomorrow, Boram Wood. And after that, Dudley.

I hope it's better than this. I'm sorry.

Gregory did say the accommodation was all sorted.

Look, I'll make sure when we get... Aston. Gregory.

How you doing, brother?

Ladies, you all look beautiful.

Everyone must be empty if the tree are used down here with me.

Never mind that foolishness.

Gregory, we're not bedding down with all the wildlife and nursing us in this

room. Ask them paid for us to have a room each.

Well, uh... So if we're going to accept that this is where we're sleeping, ask

them we'll have to bed down in your room.

Who said anything? I was sleeping.

The

desires

of the spirit are against the flesh.

Galatians 5.

The works of the flesh are plain.

Fornication. Impurities.

Licentiousness.

Idolatry.

Sorcery.

Hosanna. But the Bible don't. Even Jesus went to a wedding reception and turned

water into wine so people could enjoy themselves.

If he was here, he'd tell you to relax.

Nobody better damaged than this Bible, you know.

Come judgment day, you will all run to the rocks for rescue, but there will be

no rock.

Beautiful ladies come in free, especially you.

Gregory, I know I did borrow money from you to get Hosanna and Leo over here.

But I might need a little top -up when I get back to the Midlands.

You crazy?

This is my rent for the next two months.

Make sure we keep an eye on Rosanna tonight, all right?

She's not injuring herself at all. It's important she feels safe.

Yes, yes. We'll both watch out for her, all right?

Come now, Leah.

This is our son!

which art in heaven.

Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory.

Thank you. That's very kind.

You're welcome.

We lay her down.

She and her sister are out there dancing like infidels.

Why did I come here, Aston?

You were supposed to be watching over me.

I was.

I mean, I am. I mean, I want to. It doesn't feel like it, Aston.

This isn't very Christian behavior if you ask me that. It would be disgusting.

And I drop to my knees and pray, but who knows what all these things are.

Listen, Ursula.

To tell you the truth, I haven't worshipped very much since I've come to

country.

English church, kind of miserable.

But if you can find somewhere up in Doddy like we have back home, maybe we

worship there together.

What do you think?

Well, that seems quite reasonable, Aston.

Might be nice to worship with someone.

I like the way you smile, Hosanna.

You know, I bet you are the prettiest woman in your church.

Daddy always used to say, Hosanna, you are the cream of the crop.

Is it yours?

Sister Hosanna, your lips are like a crimson thread,

and your mouth is lovely.

Your cheeks are like halves of a pomegranate behind your veil.

For your love is better than wine.

Oh, that you would kiss me with the kisses of your mouth.

The king has brought me into his chamber.

Gregory, you think I'm stupid?

You better move before I shove that Bible up your nose, won't you? It's just

holy things you're talking.

I know exactly what holy things you're talking about, and that ain't in the

Bible. The son of Solomon, Aston, aren't completely innocent.

Hosanna,

you have to be careful in England, you know.

The men in this country are different when it comes to woman business.

Hosanna, darling, I would love to be in your business.

I give Aston money.

From bringing you here in the first place. What's that?

I own a piece of you.

And I want a piece of you.

That was a lucky punch.

Now you go and see what a real man wants somebody to do.

You have to go through me first.

I'm sorry.

I gave vex and thumping down in front of you.

If you're not who I am.

I thought you were quite chivalrous.

Thank you.

I'll feel.

Oh,

Barrington.

You're very soft and gentle, honey.

I'm guessing you're not a bricklayer.

So what is it you do?

I mean for work.

I work at the bakery.

We make biscuits, baths,

muffins.

Careful with them hipsters.

I don't need no bun in my oven just now, thank you very much.

I will make you leave Jamaica.

You?

You know what I mean.

You never met me before.

You don't know what I'm like, and yet you get on a boat and travel all this

What makes you journey all this way to England?

I just wanted to say this was a gathering of decent people from over

wishes to cause any trouble.

I haven't got time for this. Go back inside before you get hurt.

Get hurt? I don't think you understand. Shut it!

Get back in the house, or I'm arresting you for causing an outbreak.

Now, you listen to me, officer.

This was a gathering of decent Christian people who just arrived to this

country. Hosanna! What kind of welcome is this? Hosanna!

Hosanna, calm down. If I'm a guest in your host... Shut this!

You're nicked!

Hosanna! Get in the van now! This is a Christian leader!

There's been some kind of mistake this near day.

Statista's woman.

Please, officer.

Oi! Back in your box, darky.

Right! What are you standing around here for?

Where the hell have you been, Chantrell?

Why you let them take us, Anna? Let them?

You promised to be your responsibility as much as mine. Where the hell have you

been? Leah, I don't interfere with your business, so don't bother involving

yourself in mine.

Oh, I see.

You was with a man.

Typical, Chanterelle. Why are you so irresponsible?

Me? Irresponsible? You're the one who leave a whole heap of mess back home.

At least I'm not a slug. No, you're judgmental. All right. This is not to be

a...

is a Christian lady.

She has done nothing wrong.

So you need to release her. Sorry, I don't understand what you're on about.

Officer.

Excuse me, please.

We just came to get our innocent friend, Mrs. Anna Drake, released from custody.

It will be our way.

I don't give a toss.

I just want you lot out of my station.

Stinking up reception.

Come back and get her in the morning.

Now, piss off.

Gregory, open the door.

You know what this means?

Teefing bloody Gregory took all the ratty door money.

A couple of hours ago, he was a good, good friend.

Why'd I ever come to this terrible place?

I never make a home for my children here.

It's worse than Jamaica.

I should have stayed with Ephraim. Come on now, sis.

He here now.

He can't hurt you no more.

That's all that matters.

My children matter.

I've never been away from them since they were born.

You don't know what I've been through.

To get here, we just reach and already everything's falling apart.

Leah, everything is going to be all right.

Mama Gladys is going to goddamn take me with her life.

Bring you here.

Wasn't because I wanted a wife.

You knew what that boy was doing to you.

Stop the ball, Astrid.

You'll start me off.

You're my little sister.

And I wasn't there to protect you.

Why you never tell me how bad it was here?

If I was to tell you that, you wouldn't have come.

But I'm glad you're here now.

Then find the money you hide by the tree and dig it up.

You're not saving.

Liar.

Ephraim, the children... Shut your mouth.

These children need to know what happened when you lie.

What you saving money for?

Hmm?

You saying I don't provide for us?

No, I'm not saying that.

Ever.

Try and run away from me again.

Ever.

I'm going out.

I'm taking this with me.

I will come back when I'm ready.

Once and for all.

Jesus Christ, my heart.

It's the middle of the night.

You come to say sorry?

From Barrington.

He's up very early. He certainly is.

This is a mighty big sandwich.

Barrington's a mighty big man.

Oh, when are we going to Barringwood? We'll get Hosanna first.

A whole heap of time.

Oh, no, man, no. I can't be late on my first day. I swear to God on my teaching

trail, we have a plan.

We sleep.

Then we broke Hosanna out of jail.

Then we take you to Boramwood. But if you don't like it, get out and walk.

Mr.

and Mrs. wanted to see you. They want me there at 9 a .m.

And we thought... Then you might have to get the bus.

And I might have to box you in your ears.

I'm five years old.

Stop. Your noise.

Re -eye yourself.

Thank God you're all right.

All right? I am far from all right. Hosanna, listen, we tried.

Listen to me.

I have just spent all night in a cell with two women of the night and a man

no teeth.

I don't feel safe here, Leah.

Jamaica was paradise compared to this.

So why should I spend one moment longer in this country?

Why?

Thank you, driver.

This is the telephone box near me in Dudley.

Let it ring.

Someone will answer it eventually.

All right. Wish me well.

Sorry we're late. There were a few inconvenient incidents along the way

slowed us down a little bit. You're still late.

You might get away with this kind of behaviour in Jamaica, Miss Browns, but

won't wash here.

Here we are.

We're just glad you're here. We were worried.

Many apologies for the lateness.

I'm so delighted to meet everyone.

What delightful children.

You have a delightful home. This is a delightful area.

Let's just put the lateness behind us, shall we?

Mrs. Ernest, I'm Diana.

James, Patricia, say hello, children.

Mummy, she's... I know, darling. It's lovely, isn't it? Exactly what we

If I could just check your passport, please.

Of course.

You didn't mention bringing family members.

We're just helping with the luggage, Mum.

Well, if you could just stay off the grass.

Oh, um, you go round the back.

Lady of the house is lovely.

I'm sorry about all that bad -mindedness last night.

It's always been the same.

Hitting apart for months and then boom.

Tearing each other's wigs off in front of people. Don't speak for yourself.

is my natural hair. And it's absolutely delightful.

We only just say how they do when you're gone already.

You'll be good, you hear?

I'll try my best.

And you?

She's a good woman.

Try me best. Do better than that.

Oh, you forgot this.

Don't forget us when your movie's star, you know.

Where about the money?

Bank of Miss Yonis.

Open all hours.

Half of this could have boxed down a hippopotamus to rotted.

One or two drops, that's all.

Thank you.

Thanks for the chicken.

Bring a bottle of white rum next time.

When you put your arms around me, with a fever that's so

hard to bear, you give me fever.

Last night, I bit nearly everything.

Upon Sugar Ray Robinson.

Him did win?

No, man. Him lose.

Oh.

So you lose all the money.

I lose it, yes.

Who you know win money better than a white man in a boxing match?

That wasn't real money anyway.

I had serious money.

Find me a new woman.

She give me one or two more sons, have me wear this dry piece of line.

Pass me the Romney.

Maybe you should go easy with that.

You telling me what to do?

Want me to tell you about that?

I'm

going

to finish this.

Tonight is your lucky night.

Come on now, Mama Gladys. Wait in.

I can't believe the dirty white teeth that brought money.

Believe.

I'll send for them as soon as I can.

If that dirty mongoose try anything with me...

I will knock him busy.

Come in.

Come in, children.

I wish I could be just like you. I wish I could be just like you.

I wish I could be just like you.

But I got so much work to do.

Three little birds, one, two, three.

Please come down and rescue me.

If I was you, I could be free.

Where are you going?

Shh.

Just a market.

You three stay in here.

Why are you going to the market at this time of night?

It's a night market. All right, everybody.

Time for sleep.

Your mother have big people things to do.

Go on.

Mama, keep bloody.

It was a long time coming.

go to

Come, let's go.

Chantrelle, all right.

Listen, Ozana, if you're determined to go back to Jamaica, I will work things

out, and then... What is Dudley like?

It's a wonderful place.

Not posh and show -off like here.

And if you work hard, you can earn more than 30 shillings a week.

Please, Ozana, you come this far.

I suppose it would be a pity to travel all this way and not spend more than a

day. Really?

As long as Leah doesn't mind being my chaperone.

It would be my pleasure, Hosanna.

All right, then.

Black country will soon come.

I liked it when it was the three of us.

There's still the three of us.

You don't count.

This is something I just can't do Come on and maybe let the good time roll