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It's always the same!

- Wanna go again? - You've only won once.

You're gonna lose again.

That doesn't work.

- Give me a bit more! - It's more than enough.

You know my situation so you've got to pay more!

Reza, is this a cold sore on my lip?

No, it's not.

Who would you get a cold sore from?

Anyone can get it.

That's what you always say.

He's got to agree. I'm not giving up.

He won't.

You've got to help me. You have to insist.

He won't listen to anyone.

We've been waiting for 20 years.

Don't put out your cigarette in a cup.

Forget that.

Why won't he just die?

Let's hope we don't die first.

He's not gonna kick the bucket anytime soon.

Sometimes I feel like I can strangle him.

Drop it.

We should've held his nose and finished him off the last time he was lying here.

I made a mistake calling the ambulance. But I felt sorry for him.

You felt sorry too. That's the problem with us.

Stop talking nonsense. We're not cut out for it. We'll get caught.

No one will know anything if someone suffocates during a heart attack.

The coroner will find out.

How would you do it if you were to kill someone without anyone finding out?

I wouldn't kill anyone.

Just pretend.

I won't pretend.

There's zero chance, but just pretend.

There's zero chance...

but I'd do it in a quick way.

Like with a gun or a knife?

A gun?! A gun is noisy and messy and will get blood everywhere.

And a knife or dagger or a blunt object will start a lot of trouble.

He fell right there, but got well again.

God, please create a clot in his brain.

If he dies, I'll build him a shrine from one end of the alley to the other.

- A shrine?! - Yes.

I'll write, "Gholam Bastani, was a loving father, may God rest his soul."

The hell with him.

Gholam Bastani, the elder of the Bastani family, has departed this life.

There he is.

Give me my money. I've been here for four hours.

Be quiet.

He never takes a shower. I don't know how these women stand him.

The women stink to high heaven themselves.

But they're still women.

You and I can't even land a stinking one.

I don't like these kinds of women.

You should take it for a ride to see if it still works after all these years.

Watch your mouth.

Hi.

Why're you sitting in the dark like your father's passed away?

I said hello.

What about you? Where are your manners?

Mr. philosopher.

Why don't you answer his greeting first?

Maybe I don't want to answer him.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't say hello.

Why? What've I done? He's crazy.

I said, maybe.

I've told you a hundred times not to move things around here.

And it's your father who's crazy.

You're my father.

Don't be so sure about that. I'm not.

You're ridiculous.

Take it from me.

The guy called and said he agrees.

He'll give us eight units and take five himself.

Chegini's already built six apartment buildings

in the neighborhood, and will pay us to lease an apartment around here.

It's a great deal.

We'll see.

Did you take the steaks out? The fridge is empty!

I put them out to fry them.

You should learn from other people's children.

You've spent your entire lives playing games.

Other people's children have fathers who've knocked down

and rebuilt their houses to advance.

Run the washing machine.

I ran out of underwear three days ago.

Why don't you hand-wash your underwear?

I left the house without underwear.

It's not the end of the world. I'm telling you, Chegini called.

The hell with Chegini.

Nothing's enjoyable anymore. Nothing.

You're doing it all, traditional and industrial!

What more do you want?

If you've got a problem you can leave.

Are you gonna help us out?

I'm still around and you're asking for your inheritance?

I didn't say anything about inheritance.

Why were we born in this house?

Other folks are living their lives out there,

and we're in here, stuck with him.

Let's say we sign a contract and tear down and rebuild the building.

What difference does it make if this wall is a bit this way or that?

Life is shit and nothing makes a difference.

We don't have any power or money to start something.

You shouldn't do anything in this world. You just have to sit down and wait.

You're smoking all day long and have turned numb, but we're having a hard time here.

He smokes and time flies by.

He feels good and he thinks everyone else is too.

Listen to the corpse talk!

At least this idiot sometimes stops by the real-estate agent.

What about you?

This syrup was to help you quit, not to use as a condiment with dope.

It's my money.

If this doesn't get me high, I'll start using something heavier.

Thank God the science of getting high is advancing day by day.

Why are you so stubborn? What sort of life is this?

It might be good for you, but not for us.

It's not good for me either, but what choice is there?

You know what's good? Less pain.

The less the pain, the greater the pleasure.

So what're you gonna do?

If we tear this place down we'll be better off.

Every time we've tried to do something to make things better, they only got worse.

As soon as we make plans to straighten things out,

God sends his forces to block the way.

You two are young, and young people are stupid.

You don't realize there's a well that you're gonna fall into.

You'll regret it tomorrow.

Can't beat that logic!

Logic is what turned my life to shit.

Please move on sir.

Let's go for a ride.

Where are you going?

You should be ashamed at this age!

What's it to do with you?

Don't you have a mother or sisters?

That line's outdated. Get lost.

She left...

You've caused a traffic jam.

She left! It's none of your business, is it?

Asshole!

Who made you a cop? And you're the asshole.

You old fart!

What did you say?!

Don't let him get away.

Move out of the way.

Stop him!

Stop!

Shut up!

Idiots!

This is a better translation of The Brothers Karamazov.

- Is it a novel? - Yes.

I usually read novels by Kuromaki.

- You mean Murakami? - I always get it wrong.

Compared to this, he is a bit superficial. You should read the classics.

- So you've read all of these books? - No one can read all of them.

If he'd read them, he wouldn't be here now.

Go see what that lady needs.

Do you only tend to special customers?

You never called.

I was away.

Dust the books instead of just standing there.

Do I have to explain everything?

I took these per your recommendation.

Thanks.

- See you soon. - Thanks.

- It was nice seeing you. - You too.

"It was nice seeing you!"

Don't take it too seriously.

She says it to everyone.

I didn't take it seriously.

Listen, I'm talking to you.

Put that down.

She's even been to my house.

- So? - I just wanted you to know.

Nice.

The dumb jerk is flirting with girls now.

Why did you insult me?

I wasn't talking about you.

I don't even like her. Why did you call me a dumb jerk?

I was talking about the girl.

No, you were talking about me. Why did you insult me?

Yes, it was about you. So what?!

- Who do you think you are? - I'm nobody, and I don't lie.

What then?

She's never been to your house, and you won't insult me again.

You're so full of yourself!

A cute, little terrace. And the light is great as you can see.

Let me show you this area.

Here's the kitchen.

There are three bedrooms and a master bedroom on the north side.

Check out the view. You can't find anything like it...

You're not coming?

The guy's just sold a flock of sheep and wants to move here!

You don't belong in an expensive apartment like this!

With his ugly, finicky wife.

It's 360 square-meters!

It's too small for us!

God! You've given money to every jerk but us!

- Hi. - Hello.

Good to see you.

Hello.

Don't get up.

Gholam!

- Would you like some tea? - Sure.

The Dollar rate is going up.

Thanks.

Join us.

Gholam, stop harassing him.

Are you okay?

Why would I be okay?

I'm unsettled at this age, and have to go after prostitutes.

No love, no life, and I can't even call those idiots my sons.

You should find a good one. A suitable young woman.

What suitable young woman would wanna live with me?

My life has no structure.

It's the same with all of us.

I have a wife at home but am sitting here with you.

That's it. This is our share in life.

As the poor soul used to say, a man without structure

will always remain a boy.

So, after all this heartache, do you want a hit?

Yes.

Other sanctions were implemented in 2011,

covering oil and financial sectors.

But without the approval of congress they cannot be rescinded.

At the same time, congress has also issued several sanctions against Iran.

But only two of these are about the nuclear program,

which don't have much economical impact.

There are other sanctions that include the nuclear program

and deal with human rights issues that also affect the economy.

These sanctions have created a lot of trouble for Iran's oil sector...

[President Trump signs a new set of sanctions against Iran.]

If there were four other people like Trump things would settle once and for all.

I hope they bomb the hell out of us.

If I were in his place, I'd drop a nuclear bomb on

the Middle East, one on Russia, and one on North Korea and get it done with.

You turn into Hitler every time you get high.

What do you know about Hitler?

Every scientific thing we know was discovered during Hitler's time.

Like what?

Gateways into space, rockets that can traverse continents,

that was used in the war against Russia.

They stopped him, otherwise he would've fixed the world.

He killed millions of people and destroyed the world.

What difference does it make?

It doesn't make a difference?

In this world, there's no difference between good and bad.

Good people don't have a choice, because they don't have the power to be bad.

If you're smart enough to be bad, you'll be a winner.

It actually does make a difference. It is more difficult to be good.

To be good is to be pathetic.

So all the heroes are rubbish?

It's bad people who made the world.

He's been affected by a couple of documentaries that he's seen.

But...

History also shows that being bad pays off.

That's not true at all.

When did you ever read any history?

There you go! It's your turn now.

He's read a total of two books introductions

and thinks he's a know-it-all.

You know the excerpts they write on book covers?

That's what he reads and then makes statements and claims!

Don't be upset.

He probably knows what he's talking about.

Gholam the Rat was famous in Evin prison.

I was never in Evin.

Furthermore, what was your nickname when you were a kid?

Everyone knows your friends were executed because you ratted them out.

I went through three mock executions in Qasr prison.

Of course I ratted them out! What do you expect?

That I'd be willingly executed for the sake of a few shitty drug dealers?

No, I'm shrewd.

You were a coward and couldn't bear it, so you ratted out your friends.

The graveyard is filled with courageous people.

So what if four criminals and two murderers were also killed?

You're your only friend. That's that.

They were your partners.

I was smart and competent.

All your life God's handed you unobstructed nets to score a goal

and you call it competence?!

If you drop me off the roof, I'll land on all fours, just like a cat.

Leave me in the middle of the desert, and next year I'll be standing right here.

I know. Right under that hood.

- Call him. - What?

Tell him to come to the real-estate agency.

What did he say?

I'm not getting into any partnership contracts.

If he's got the cash, we'll let him have it.

- Are you being serious? Promise? - You heard me.

- Are you being kind because you're high? - Don't make me regret it.

Don't mess with me again.

I'll give it away if he's got the cash.

Did you hear that? It's done.

I talked to the other real-estate agency too.

They're asking for a big deposit. Can Mohsen give you the money?

No. He can't even cover my car payments.

Mr. Ghamkhar, were you able to do anything for Ms. Matin?

I made a call. But they're asking for a lot.

You can't find a house around here with your budget.

It's impossible.

Maybe someone will feel sorry for me.

It might be possible.

What about south of Golzar?

What are you thinking?!

She can't live in that rough neighborhood.

You can't even set foot there, let alone her?

How much is the sideboard?

We can come to an agreement if you like it.

It's the person who's gonna give me a place to live who has to like it.

You have to come here more often.

You haven't been here for a long time.

I'm looking for a loan shark. Do you know anyone?

I'll find someone as long as you don't disappear again.

- Who's the old man? - Forget him. He's not a nice guy.

Okay. I'll send you the address, but you should go too

and make sure it doesn't get damaged.

I'll take care of it.

Goodbye.

- Bye. - Bye.

Don't embarrass me. Try not to mess it up.

- Are you sure? - He said he'd sell. Make it happen.

If Chegini leaves here, he'll go to the agency down

the street and sign a contract there.

We have to have the contract ready by tomorrow.

Don't worry. It's all set.

- Be here Tuesday at 3. - Tuesday at 3.

Excuse me, the boss wants to see you.

- Hi. - Hello.

Hi. How did you like that?

You didn't believe me, did you?

Come on! Don't be upset.

I've left you some ice cream.

Dust the books as you go down the aisle.

You and my brother can't get along. So what am I supposed to do?

He's the one who insults me, calls me names, and belittles me,

and I've never said anything back.

What they say is true.

You're a bit of a show-off about your knowledge.

It gets on people's nerves.

As soon as a lady sets foot in the store, he remembers to send me to dust.

Well, things need to be dusted.

Do you want me to dust and have you manage the store?!

Does it offend you to dust?

No. I'm fine with that.

I meant was something else.

What did I tell you the first day you came here?

Yes.

I told you we needed a worker, not a thinker.

How much do you want?

Yes, I remember.

Take your check.

Stop that! I just cleaned up. Can't you see?!

Stop your nagging, Gholam's enough.

You're just like him.

Really? You're different?

Your mother was different. She was an aristocrat!

Get lost

I can't wait to sell this place and be rid of you.

You two would be rolling in your own shit without me.

Really? You can come back once a week to clean up.

You're a servant through and through.

You're the one who serves your friends.

You think I don't know they call you Reza the bull-shitter?

You've got black rings under your eyes.

He's forty years old and...

I'll beat you up if you keep running your mouth.

I'd love to get beaten up by you! Let's beat each other up.

Get away from me. Last time you almost stopped breathing.

Come on, let's do it.

I'm upset from work...

Go on, hit me.

Here you go.

No, that doesn't count. Do it!

- That's how you do it! My turn? - Go.

My turn. Ready?

Don't be disgusting. Hit me.

That's enough.

Let's go.

You're gonna fall.

That's enough. It's enough.

It's got a pool, trees, we've got persimmon trees...

Ali, hurry, come on, this one's different!

Oh my! She's classy.

We're stuck in here and he doesn't share!

And he claims he's broke.

How much do you think she charges?

I want one!

Mr. Gholam! What's up?

Well done! Who was she?

Like I said, you don't know how to say hello.

Don't forget tomorrow at 3 at the agency.

Come over here. Did you see her?

She's amazing, isn't she?

Can you answer my question?

Take this for now. And this is for you.

I don't want it.

Take it. I know you're living under the poverty line.

They say people who keep money in their back pocket won't get anywhere.

The guy's gonna be there tomorrow at 3.

He's got cash and has all the paperwork.

How many times are you gonna repeat it?

You go, I have to take care of something before I come.

Here's your money.

- Where are you going? - Don't touch me.

I'll come with you.

Stop harassing me. I'll be there.

Look at me.

Don't worry.

It's 4:30 already!

Mr. Chegini, I apologize. He'll be here.

What if he doesn't come?

I told you he wouldn't go through with it.

He made us look like fools.

So you'll let me know.

Thanks. Bye.

Ali! He's here.

What's up?

- Is that how you're gonna play it? - I'll tell you about it.

Why didn't you show up?

Move over.

You said you'd be there.

- I'll explain. - You made us into fools.

Sit down and I'll tell you about it.

We're such fools.

Go ahead!

Sit down. You too.

Listen to me. I'll say it once and won't repeat it again.

Like I said the other day, I want to get married.

I met someone a while ago.

Today, I asked her to marry me. She's still not sure, but...

She's a classy, modern woman.

I knew I'd have to pick you off the floor when you saw her.

What's he talking about?

You never said anything about getting married.

You can't keep your eyes off women, how can you get married?

You said you would sell.

Are you going back on your word again?

I'm talking straight. We need to set some rules.

I asked her to move upstairs until we get married,

so we can be sure of each other.

But she didn't agree.

We decided that she would rent it from me as a formality.

That's how she is.

I don't believe it.

Who cares?! You just need to know that she's moving in tomorrow

and I will not put up with any bad behavior.

I'm talking to you.

What are you talking about?

Where did you meet her?

Move away.

She's a very respectable woman and she's warm-blooded.

Don't let it get to your head.

I don't want you prying and trying to figure things out.

You'll just say hello and goodbye to her.

It's better anyway.

Ghamkhar said the price of housing is going up.

What's he talking about? I'm going crazy!

He won't buy the house if it's rented.

Who cares?!

He sets the bar high so we'll settle for less.

Do you expect us to congratulate you now?!

- Don't be rude. - Move away.

- He talks like his mama! - Don't mention my mother's name.

Your mother!

If you weren't my father, I'd let you have it.

- What the hell are you gonna do? - Let go of my hand.

- What're you gonna do about it? - Let go.

Let go of my hand.

- What if I don't? - Let go.

Reza, move away.

Try harder.

Let go! I said let go of my hand.

You're such an asshole.

You're breaking his wrist!

Is that all you've got?!

You almost broke his hand. That's enough. Go to your room.

Don't be scared.

I'm not scared of this stuff.

I told you to move away.

You were holding his hands too!

I'm gonna kill him one day.

And then what? Go to prison?

Imagine he's dead. Won't you give consent to get me out?

You won't get out with my consent for first-degree murder.

Just imagine it for a moment.

Is this a joke or are you being serious?

It's not a joke.

Just imagine he's dead. I hand myself over.

And you dress in black as usual and everyone comes

and offers their condolences.

- Then we'll tear down the house with... - Chegini.

Chegini. We'll enter a partnership.

We'll own property and collect rent for the rest of our lives.

And I'll be sitting in prison. Won't you give your consent to get me out?

You're hotheaded and don't know what you're talking about.

I'm not hotheaded. You're too cool and don't know it.

Just answer me. Won't you be happy if he dies?

I will not be happy by anyone's death.

That's how I try to be.

You're lying.

Stop that.

- Do you love him? - I don't love him at all.

When I was a kid I used to wish for him to die.

But being murdered is something else.

I don't want to think about it.

You don't have the guts to think about it.

But I am gonna get on his nerves so he finally has a heart attack right here.

He just pressed your fingers and you couldn't take it anymore.

Turn the AC off in an hour.

Pardon me.

Excuse me?

- Are you Mr. Bastani's son - Yes.

I'm the new tenant.

Mr. Bastani forgot to give me the key to that door.

Do you want me to get him?

I'll open it for you.

Thanks.

Thanks very much.

- My name is Rana. - Nice to meet you. I'll call him.

- That's not necessary. - I don't need him anymore.

Thanks very much.

Unload the stuff. They go upstairs.

Thanks.

Watch the watts.

Hurry up. Be careful with the table.

- Ma'am, where does the bed go? - Upstairs.

Get up. Get me your black shoes. I wanna wear them.

I'm going to wear them myself.

I ask for one thing and you're so stingy!

What's wrong? It looks like you're grieving.

I'm thinking.

If you got paid to think, you'd be a billionaire by now.

Oh... you wanna put on your black shoes and go upstairs to show off?!

Get up! Go out to a coffee shop or something, aren't you

tired of sitting here all alone?

Be careful.

Why did you trouble yourself?

It's no trouble.

Thanks. The guys will help me.

- Please. - Okay.

Please, it embarrasses me.

Okay.

I'm leaving.

Where should we put the bed?

In the back bedroom.

Put that right here.

Excuse me, but the washing machine goes in the bathroom.

The dishwasher goes here.

It's fine right here.

You can't put the dishwasher in the bathroom!

My dishwasher isn't that big.

I'll move them around when I buy another one.

The mattress goes in the back room.

This is my son.

Hi. We met earlier.

But he forgot to introduce himself.

I'm Ali.

- Nice to meet you. - You too.

He's a bit shy. Do I look like I could have a son his age?

Do you mean to say that you look young?

You're clever. Which of us is more handsome?

Isn't it obvious?

- And that's the younger one. - Hi.

- Reza. - Nice to meet you.

Hi.

Goodbye for now.

Should I come with you?

Rana, why don't you answer me?

I'm sorry, I didn't hear you Mr. Bastani.

Rana.

In the beginning, all humankind swarmed together,

no one cared about their offspring, and there were no emotions involved.

You might not believe it, but as soon as a woman gave birth,

she'd rip off the umbilical cord and throw it in the river.

The world was teeming with bastards.

So some people established rules about families.

You had to accept responsibility for your own child.

And this is how the word "patriarch" came to be.

Family, home life, these are just words to keep me and you around,

while on the other side of the bazaar, yes sir, things are going on...

Where did you learn all this stuff?

From Will Durant's The Story of Civilizations.

Interesting!

What a woman!

You should ask him about her. He knows her.

Really? Spill it out.

We were a group. Her husband was my friend.

Please don't talk like that. I've been to her home.

I've bought clothes from her show for my girlfriend.

You've got a girlfriend?!

Who'd be willing to go out with you?!

Her husband was an artsy-fartsy type.

Are you sure you're both talking about the same woman?

Look who I've come to for information! Give me that.

She's a nice woman, don't mess things up.

Give me a plate.

Her husband rented a place in shopping center

and opened up a DVD store.

He got into debt and swindled some people so the other

merchants in the shopping center kicked him out.

It wasn't like that.

Yes it was.

What I mean is, don't be fooled by her airs

and classiness. That's all.

So she's a classy woman that's just right for me.

No, she's not like the other women you know.

She has real class.

Wanna make a bet?

Over a smack in the face in front of everyone.

Sure.

What? Sit down.

You never make bets with him.

- Are you scared? - No.

In the face in front of everyone.

You got it.

You made a big mistake, just wait and see.

Don't worry.

I know her and he's got no chance.

Carve out the burnt stuff.

Yes, sir.

Will Durant.

So what else does Will Durant say about women

and children and bastards?

You've got no sense.

The petite bourgeois from uptown smoke a pipe or two

and think they're know-it-alls.

- What the hell are you talking about? - I'm talking to myself.

- Settle your tab. - It's not like I'm behind!

You're not ahead either.

I'll settle it, don't worry.

Good.

I didn't mean anything bad.

Here you are.

What about your sons?

What about their lives?

They wanna tear down the house and put me in a rest home.

You're right.

My friend put everything he had in his children's names.

And the next year they took him to the hospital for a flu

and kept him there until he died from bedsores.

I know all the tricks.

Your father, rest his soul, got bedsores too.

He didn't take care of himself. He put all sorts of junk into his body.

After everything he did to me, he deserved to die like a dog.

I helped carry his body from the rest home to the cemetery.

I am sorry, may God rest his soul, but I've never seen a corpse smell so bad.

Do you remember?

We made Ali deal with the rituals.

But Ali is a good son.

My sons are good.

But these days, all young people are useless. Just look around.

No Mr. Bastani! I can't accept.

You can't say no. Matin, go in and turn right.

- I don't want it. - Go inside.

But why? It's so expensive.

Don't mention it. It's a gift.

But why? I have to pay you for it.

Fine.

But I don't have any money right now.

Forget it. It's like I bought it for my own house.

It's turned into a real home.

This makes me uncomfortable. I'll pay you in installments.

You can invite me over to dinner one night.

Of course. Let me settle in, and I'll ask you and the boys to come over.

Forget about the boys.

Aren't you gonna give me some tea?

You have great taste.

- Thanks very much. - You're welcome.

Do you have a nail clipper by any chance?

Yes.

Here.

Thanks.

I have a painful ingrown toenail.

Where's the trash can?

Leave it there, I'll clean up later.

Okay.

What is it? Are you in a hurry?

I have something to do.

Where do you need to go? I'll drive you.

No, thanks. I have to go, I'm late.

You mean I should go.

Sorry for the trouble. Bye.

You've spun a web and are waiting like a spider.

Give my slippers back.

Look who I'm stuck with.

You're stingy.

Why did you do that?

I've asked you a hundred times not to wear my slippers.

Take that.

What is it? Are you bribing me?

Whatever. Go and buy yourself a mobile phone and stop being such a dunce.

You are Gholam Bastani's son.

The next time they throw you in the pool...

Look at him!

Bastani, we've got drama.

Make sure your brother doesn't fall in love.

He's an old bachelor and has a soft heart.

I'll keep an eye on him.

But I owe Massoud 5 million...

Give me that. Forget about it!

I don't have it. I'm not sitting on a bottomless well.

I'm sorry. Give it back.

She invited us over on Thursday night.

She said I should tell you too.

You don't need to tell us you dirty spoon!

The house is a mess. You haven't cleaned up in a while.

Find a place to go.

Stop being a thorn in my side. Understood?

- What am I gonna wear? - My evening suit!

Hello.

Hi. Good evening. These are for you.

What beautiful flowers. Thanks.

- How are you? - Thanks. Come in.

This is for you. Let me get the door.

Please come in.

It's obvious you like art.

She's an artist. She does interior design and visual arts.

Which hotel lobby did you design?

I've designed lots of projects and made sculptures.

I used to bring things from India to sell.

I tried all sorts of things to get rich, but it didn't work out.

We'll start something together.

I'll put in the money and you do the design.

We'll get Ghamkhar involved and make lots of money.

Do you play an instrument?

I haven't touched that in a long time.

I saw a film you posted on Instagram. Are you an actress too?

That's from a long time ago.

I was studying set design at the university, but I quit.

I did some work with costume and make up design too.

But then I switched my major to acting. I acted for a short time.

You said you'd made a documentary. Why didn't you finish it?

They made fun of me and I lost my motivation.

That's a shame.

Your face is just right for acting.

I've heard that before.

I got close a few times, but it didn't work out.

You have a cinematic face.

I have turned against films and books for some time now.

It causes severe depression. Take Sadegh Hedayat.

He was the top literary man and he committed suicide by asphyxiation.

They don't like hearing it, but this is exactly how Ali got depressed.

I'm not depressed.

Why do you keep saying that?

You're right. Maybe I'm making a mistake.

Let's change the topic.

It's the truth. I'm not lying.

You work at Book City?

I resigned. I'm out of work at the moment.

No one cares about culture these days.

They're only concerned about making ends meet.

So what are we to do?

They make fun of me, but I believe that every individual

must take responsibility for his own mind.

If each person becomes better, gradually, the number of good

people will increase and society will be saved from the situation it's in.

That's a mistake.

It's like turning the other cheek when someone hits you in the face.

No. I'm not saying that you should do good in response to bad.

I'm saying you should do what's appropriate.

And to do that, you need to be in the right.

And someone who knows more is usually right.

Ali has been thinking and writing and taking notes for 20 years.

and has nothing to show for it.

But it's an interesting idea.

As you can see, this is why I wasn't able to complete my documentary.

I gave him 15,000,000 in 2004, and he and his classmates spent it

all but didn't complete the film.

It was 150,000 not 15,000,000.

And you don't know anything about this stuff.

I don't agree with this stuff.

I never set foot in a cinema after the revolution.

What was your film about?

I was making a documentary about my family.

It was an embarrassment.

It was an intellectual film.

We don't have any intellectuals in our family.

We don't? Maybe you don't know it,

but they wrote poems, books, and dictionaries.

They were dark-minded people.

A person who doesn't realize what he's doing to his country

can't be called an intellectual.

It's the intellectuals who've damaged my son.

Let's not get into politics.

You be quiet. Excuse me.

What I take from him!

The idiot!

- Look at them! - They're a good match.

I'm also kind of cut off from my family.

They always disappoint you.

The worst thing anyone has ever said to me was said by my family.

I understand. I'm stuck.

At least you're living comfortably on your own.

It's not that comfortable, but at least I decide what's right and what isn't.

No one else makes decisions for me.

I don't have a good job right now.

How do you manage things?

With great difficulty.

You have to get away from this place.

He's trying to get on my nerves.

You two seem to get along.

Should we have dinner?

- I'll get the food. - I'll help you.

I'm willing to bet you have no connection to her.

She's coming on to Ali.

Shut up.

He's just like the girls who help out in the kitchen.

These types of women like shy guys.

I'll show her who's an intellectual.

- You're not cut out for it. - We'll see.

Thanks very much.

Your tea sure smells nice, especially after such a delicious meal.

I'm so tired of his cooking.

You didn't tell me you cooked.

You haven't seen half of it.

He should've been a girl, but something went wrong.

You're good?

Why do you bug him so much?

I'm used to it. It's what he always does.

We didn't say anything. Why're you getting so red again?

Rana, he blushes like a tomato whenever he's embarrassed. See!

I'm not blushing. Stop making things up.

You're red. Isn't he?

How'd you like it if I pointed out that your head is all sweaty?

My head's sweaty because I'm excited.

But you're red because you always blush when you get embarrassed.

Isn't he red?

Don't ask me.

How about you? Tell me.

Drop it, I don't want to annoy him.

It's fine. Reza can play witness.

This isn't the time for this conversation.

Do you mean he's right?

I'm talking to you. Say it.

Am I red?

Do I always get red?

No you don't. Leave me alone.

Actually, he has a very manly face.

That's right.

It's manly.

He's taken after our father.

So that's what it means to be manly now!

But you look just like your father.

No I don't. Take a look at this picture.

I look just like my mother.

Not at all. But your mother is beautiful.

Her beauty didn't do me any good.

Did she pass away?

- I wish she had. - Don't get started.

She should know this stuff so she can make the right judgment.

So what happened to your mother?

I was young, and instead of enjoying my life as a bachelor,

my mother found me a wife.

She made me marry his mother, who was supposedly a teacher and was cultured.

I swear she had absolutely no culture.

It didn't turn out too bad for you.

This house used to belong to the father of my supposedly uncultured mother.

That's right.

When his grandfather fled at the beginning of the revolution,

I took over this house.

Exactly. He took over.

Stop with the one-liners.

This house was confiscated after the revolution.

I grew a bushy beard and went from one court to another to get it released.

It was in the beginning of the revolution when if you mentioned

SAVAK (the secret police), you'd be executed on the spot.

He had nothing to do with SAVAK, they all say it was a rumor you spread around.

He got the house released and took over.

Those who put these thoughts in his mind are my enemies.

That's why we're sitting right here and he owns the house.

Aren't you gonna say anything?

Did you know he was going to sell this house and give us some money

but changed his mind when he met you?

- Why? - I thought you'd know why.

- Why me? - That's enough.

You revealed who you really are tonight.

As you said it's better if she knows this stuff.

Now let's get to Reza's mother.

His mother...

Oh my...

What can I say?

I'll tell her. I know she doesn't know anything.

- Know about what? - You bastard.

I'll tell her.

Tell her whatever lies you want.

You're going too far.

Okay. I apologize.

As I got a mobile phone from him I'd take his side tonight, but I can't do it.

Let's go.

His mother was a stupid young woman.

She came here and fell in love with me.

Then the shit hit the fan.

Wait, you have to hear the whole story and decide who's right.

His mother ran off with a jerk.

Ali kept a look out. Where did she go?

To Germany. I came home and saw Ali standing there.

Everyone lied to me. Everyone.

Imagine your own son helping this one's mother run off with a stranger.

The hell with you.

The hell with you!

I meant him.

The hell with you!

You know what? We're telling the truth aren't we?

He killed his mother with grief, and made mine run away.

You must be crazy to want to marry him.

He's bullshitting. Don't make her uncomfortable.

What are you talking about?

Aren't you here to assess him for marriage?

Don't stick your nose in other people's business!

- What's he saying? - It has nothing to do with them.

What do you mean?

Don't get upset over some nonsense.

I'm really sorry.

Me too. They're no good.

They make everyone uncomfortable.

You should be ashamed of yourselves.

That's good. She knows my hand now.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

Turn it down. She's asleep.

Don't take it out on us just because things didn't work out for you.

Stop that, I'm playing.

I said it from the start. Let's see who can score.

Stop it! I'm playing.

What do you say? Me, you, or Ali.

There's freedom of choice.

Freedom of choice!

You crazy jerk!

Next time you talk like that, I'll burn you. Get it?

I wouldn't choose you either if I were in her shoes.

Ugly bastard.

Shut up! Shut the fuck up!

That's how it's done.

From now on, this is how things are gonna be.

I told you not to move things around.

What did you do?! This game was all we had!

One of these nights I'll kill you with a pillow when you're asleep.

To do that you need something that you don't have.

He doesn't have it either.

Get up! The house is a mess, aren't you gonna clean up?

No I'm not. I'm never going to clean up again.

You won't? How dare you flirt with my woman?

She's not your woman? She can make up her own mind. Let go.

He's right. You can't force her.

Yes I can. Make sure you don't get knocked out.

See what you did to the TV?! You broke it.

It's mine and I want to break it.

Stop that. Reza be quiet for a second.

- Listen to me for once in your life. - What?

- Listen to me... - What do you wanna say?

She likes me... you always made fun of me for being so inept.

Give this one up for my sake.

Even if I give up, you still won't get anywhere.

I told you a hundred times that I want to marry her.

Really?! Gholam, she won't marry you!

Why not?

For all you know, she might marry your son!

Over my dead body.

This isn't right. We are father and son.

If you're my son, then step aside and let me have her.

You should step aside because you're my father.

Don't ask me this one thing.

I've never asked you for anything. This isn't right.

- In this house, everything goes. - Please.

- Don't ask me that. - I'm asking you...

I said don't ask me that.

She's mine. Just wait and see.

I'm not gonna step back.

- Why do you look so sad? - I'm thinking.

Get up.

I can't get her to notice me. She only pays attention to him.

Maybe she thinks I want her to marry Ali?

Forget about it. There are lots of other women.

I don't understand.

What's the difference between her and Shahnaz?

I can't speak from my heart?!

Shahnaz was a nobody, who'd been around town.

Shahnaz should do Rana's laundry.

Really? So the grass is greener on the other side?

I told you it was impossible. I know her.

Let me smack him right here.

- Sit down. - I didn't mean it.

It's not right. These people look up to you.

Can't you work it out with some dough?

I say I want to marry her and you keep talking about dough!

These days no one will even greet you without any dough.

She's getting older and the younger folks have nothing to give her.

It's all about the present and having fun.

And she doesn't sleep around.

Watch your mouth!

I didn't say anything bad.

You have to pay her well to make up for the age difference.

She wouldn't even accept a dishwasher.

I had to pressure her to take it.

Put the cash right on the table so her eyes pop out.

Take it from me.

Here you are.

Rana?

It's Gholam.

Rana, are you home?

I think you'll get into an argument with your father tonight.

I don't care.

He came upstairs a short time ago, but I didn't open the door.

Well... I think he's fallen in love with you.

Maybe. Just my luck. Wherever I go, something happens.

Does everyone fall in love with you wherever you go?

I wish they'd fall in love.

I get hit on wherever I go.

But you're not like your father. Why's he like that?

Please don't compare us.

So you don't fall in love?

No. I never fall in love.

Don't ever make that claim in front of a woman.

Okay. I'm sorry.

And don't apologize so much. It'll make you weak.

What a strange thing to say.

And don't be shy.

I'm not too shy.

You are, because you're a nice person. But don't be shy.

Shyness is a good thing, but not for you.

You shouldn't be so nice. You have to learn to be a bit bad.

Aren't you gonna say anything?

You won't let me.

You change the subject as soon as I gather my guts to say something.

Isn't that attractive?

Attractive!

What did you want to say? Hurry up and say it.

I wanted to go out with you, but now I see it's even more difficult.

Do you like me?

You do.

I knew it. You're all the same.

Don't be mean.

I can't help it. You should know that.

You have to be careful.

Okay.

Why do you do that?

- Do what? - This.

I have to pee!

Really?!

Hi Rana.

- Rana... - I'm in a hurry.

Just a minute... I wanna talk to you.

Rana...

I have something important to tell you.

Later. I'm really surprised by your behavior.

It's about the loan. Didn't you need some money?

I've found you some with zero interest.

Let me go inside, and I'll be right back.

Just one moment.

What is this, Mr. Bastani?

Stop calling me that.

I'm showing respect, is that so bad?

That kind of respect is very disappointing.

Weren't you looking for a moneylender?

I was looking for a loan not charity.

This is a zero interest loan.

What do you think I am? You already tried with the dishwasher!

I want to prove myself.

I am old and damaged, but you are a young lady.

Something must make it worthwhile to you.

My heart aches when I see you. You've made me fall in love.

I didn't do anything!

What're you doing?

Hit me. Hit me if it makes you feel better.

Go on. Hit me. Hit me.

You're lying.

You seduced me.

You played me.

I thought you were a decent person.

I didn't realize this is what you had in mind.

This is what's on every man's mind.

And if they say it's not, it's because they're not bold enough to admit it.

And you can't fool yourself either.

I'm sorry. Forgive me.

I can't help it.

I just want to share a corner of your life.

I've taken it ahead in my mind and can't pull back now.

I can't.

Don't you wanna change your mind now?

Each of us can go our separate paths.

You didn't own this house from the start.

Let us have something too.

There we go again. It's a no go.

Why do you hate us so much?

I don't know. Do I?

We're your sons.

Everyone says I look just like you.

- Who says that? - Everyone.

Didn't you hear Rana the other night?

I don't know. It's strange.

What's strange?

Mothers don't doubt if a child is theirs or not.

It comes out of their own belly. But fathers are in limbo.

You're in thought.

What can I say?

I let you have it, didn't I?

That's what you always do.

Get up and go find a job or something.

Someday I'll die.

And I've always treated you and Ali the same.

Why wouldn't you treat us the same?

You're driving me crazy, torturing my soul all the time!

Don't take it seriously. I was thinking out loud.

What are you going to do? You shouldn't spend it.

I will. The hell with him.

Take a look at this.

Is that him?

- He's not bad. - No he isn't.

Are you really going to take him?

Shouldn't I?

- What about Mohsen? - I'm taking him because of Mohsen.

Let's go. I have nothing to wear.

I'm afraid of the things you do.

- Thanks. - These are for me.

- I'll be paying. - Sure.

- Are you crazy? - Serves him right.

Why are you so quiet?

I don't know what to say in these types of situations.

Men usually think they have to say something funny in these situations.

Maybe that's why those types of men are more successful

in socializing with women.

Yes. Like the guy at the next table.

I wanna tell you something my father taught me when he was well.

If you want to tell if someone is telling you the truth or not,

just mimic them.

Repeat what they said, with the same facial expression.

Then your heart will tell you if they were telling the truth or not.

You said when your father was well? Is he unwell now?

Forget it.

- What happened? - A depressing thought came and I blocked it.

So suddenly?

Yes, a color, a piece of music, or a word can bring me down.

Forget it. Let's go on.

Mimic him if you can.

He's telling the truth. He wants to go, but maybe he won't.

His laugh shows that he's not sophisticated.

Let me tell you something.

You can tell how people are by the way they laugh.

Your laugh gives you away. Not everyone can laugh well.

How is my laughter?

I've never seen you laugh.

That's not bad.

Not bad

You're amusing.

What else can you do?

Here's our coffee.

Where are you?

Why are you staring at me like that?

I was thinking about a film.

- And? - Nothing.

Are you right-handed or left-handed?

You haven't noticed? You're right-handed.

Yes. But...

Are you right-eyed or left-eyed?

I've never thought about it.

Look at a point in the distance.

Stretch your arms and make a triangle with your hands.

Put the point in the middle of the triangle. Do it now.

Let me stand up. Are you sure it's worth it?

Yes.

Stretch your arms and make a triangle.

Place that seven in the middle of the triangle.

Look at it through here.

Keep both eyes open. Do you see it?

- Now close your right eye. - Okay.

- Do you see it? - Yes.

Open your eye.

Close your left eye.

- What about now? - It's not there.

So you're left-eyed.

Interesting! Well done.

Thanks.

Nice. So what does it mean?

It means you're full of contradictions.

No, you're complicated.

That's good. I like being complicated.

You are.

Have ancient creatures played a role in shaping our history?

Is there a connection between aliens and the world's mysterious pyramids?

I'm hungry.

The cutlets look like they've been in the fridge for years.

Do you want some?

I'm not hungry.

Hi. How are you?

- Everything good? - Thanks.

Excuse me, I'm...

What's new?

- Mohsen... - Ali

Ali, Mohsen.

- I'm Mohsen. - Nice to meet you.

You too.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

- Mohsen? - I'll be right there.

See you later.

She can't stand me.

- Why? - I don't know.

- Who were they? - I'll tell you.

I like this room.

- Are they smoking weed? - Yes. Want some?

Hi. Can we join you?

Do I know you?

Maybe or for sure?

What's in your pocket?

- What color do you think it is? - Purple.

Purple? Maybe.

[I hastened for the sun's arrival, yet it never came.]

This isn't cinema. It is a stupid assignment that calls itself cinema.

Did you see the one before?

Yes I did. It was terrible. A disaster.

I thought the cinematography and colors were nice.

What's the point?

It's like a car that doesn't run but has a nice sound system.

What do you think?

I'm sorry, I wasn't listening to what you were saying.

I don't know what's wrong with me!

You have a nice laugh.

- Can I say something? - Of course.

I believe people are intimidated by you and change what they have to say.

Why are you angry?

You impose your beliefs with your strong tone.

Just like your critiques.

It's a matter of taste.

Not at all. It's all scientific.

What do you do?

I don't have a job. But I read.

It's not about general knowledge.

How do you know that the things you think are right, are actually right?

Why are you arguing with me? Calm down a bit.

- I'm fine. - You seem tense.

You've got tension in you.

I get the sense you're worried to mess something up.

Relax.

- Tell me, have you met recently? - Yes.

Do you like him?

No.

No, not yet.

Am I making you uncomfortable?

Not at all. We're just regular friends.

You've got a long way to go.

I'm trying my best.

Good, but you have to try a lot harder.

You can do it. I can tell by the shape of your head.

It's the beginning. Appreciate it. It won't last.

Do you remember me? I used to work at Moases Gallery.

You have the kind of face that one never forgets.

But I never got a role and never will.

But unattractive women get cast.

You don't need a role.

Why did he leave?

He's around.

Did something offend your manliness?

You keep repeating that word.

It has nothing to do with my manliness.

You left me alone to hang out with that other man.

It was disrespectful.

You keep begging for attention and constantly want to be seen.

I have to present myself to get a job offer.

You're constantly waiting to see what you can get from others.

A compliment here, a connection there...

At first I thought you were special.

But now you see I'm not.

That's right. You're ordinary.

What are you saying? I'm ordinary?!

You constantly want to hear that you're a beautiful woman,

as if it's a competition.

I like it when there are so many rich, famous women, but I get the attention!

I like it when they hold on tight to their men when they set eyes on me.

They're all pathetic! They're nobodies!

What are you talking about?

I'm sorry, but you're being cheap.

I'm cheap?!

You're not cheap. Your actions are.

It's not the same thing. You always want to receive.

What did I receive? From whom?

Haven't you?

My father rents his house at a tenth of its real price, and you take it.

He gives you a dishwasher, and you take it.

Why do you so comfortably take things from him?

If you didn't have a job or any money and were offered

something below its price, wouldn't you take it?

You're not content.

No, I'm not. I'm very demanding.

You want men to stare into your eyes and then you wonder

why they hit on you. Of course they do.

You mean I'm being seductive?

This is the definition of being seductive.

Don't ever confront a woman with what she's done to you.

I don't tell everyone the things I have told you.

You were different from them all.

You shouldn't say men have no capacity and fall in love with you.

It's your own fault that they fall for you.

I'm right. You can't say what's on your mind so you project it onto others.

You've fallen in love so you allow yourself to say whatever you want.

That's what I mean.

You won't be content until you hear me say that I love you.

You obsessed with hearing it.

I'm obsessed! You're the one who asked me out.

You were into me, I didn't entice you.

Well, I'm obsessed with this sort of stuff!

I have never experienced affection.

You were kind to me and took my back in front of everyone.

You're right. I have no capacity. I don't.

Did I play you? Did I hurt you by being kind?

Did I play you when I took your side?

You played me because you lifted me high up and then dropped me to the ground.

Maybe this is what you do with everyone?

Ali, I'm tired and I like to socialize.

If you mean Mohsen, that's different. He's my ex-husband.

Why did you bring me here?

You should've gone with your ex-husband.

Mohsen is just an opportunist.

Don't compare yourself to him.

Who do you think I am? I'm a nobody.

I don't know how to deal with you.

Go ahead and say that you're falling in love with me.

Stop that.

Stop that... I...

God, I'm gonna get in trouble.

It's like a dream.

Yeah. When I was in film school I had a nightmare once.

I made this off that nightmare.

It's very dark.

Yeah. I think so.

Thanks.

I should go.

Idiot.

Idiot.

Idiot.

Pack your things and move out.

- What? - Pack your things and go.

I'm not going anywhere. This is my mother's house.

Then you're asking for it.

We like each other.

Are you sure?

What if she chooses me?

If she chooses you, I'll accept it.

You have to give her a hefty sum,

to make up for the age difference and other things.

It's because of your advice that I'm here.

I knew she wasn't a one-guy kind of woman.

I knew it. You're not a young man anymore.

It'll be really rude if I suddenly smacked you in front of everyone!

- Tell him to watch out! - Give it up already.

What the hell is this?!

I told you not to make a bet with him.

You didn't go to her wedding, and didn't go to see her when she was leaving.

Your aunt thinks you've cut off your relations with them.

The groom called to personally invite you, but you didn't go.

I was trying to find a place to live.

- You've been nagging at me all day. - Oh my!

Leave it mom. I'll clean up later.

You can't do it. I have to wash and empty the entire thing.

You don't need to wash them. I'll put them in the dishwasher.

I can wash two plates.

I wish you'd bought a larger freezer instead of a dishwasher.

I will as soon as I get some money.

From where? I don't want to upset you.

Come on! Stop making me so miserable.

We could've gone grocery shopping so I could make you some cutlets.

That's not necessary. We'll get some takeout tonight.

That'll cost a lot

I have the money.

What's going on? Have you struck gold?

You didn't tell me how you managed to rent this place.

Someone felt sorry for me.

They're living so comfortably.

What about you? They keep asking about you.

What am I supposed to do?

How're they living comfortably with their terrible husbands?

Fahimeh said she wants to kill herself whenever her husband eats anything.

What about your Mohsen? He wasn't bad.

He ate well and had good manners.

He hasn't made the car payments for a year. They came to take it away.

- What're you gonna do now? - I'll figure it out.

- Is this okay? - Yes.

- Bye darling. - Bye.

What should I do?

Just tell me what to do?

I'm willing to do anything.

I told you, I can't be in a relationship with you.

Why? Because of the boy?

He depends on me.

How're you gonna live with him?

Just because we went out once doesn't mean we're going to live together.

What next?

Don't you want a sense of security?

Those who give you a sense of security, take away a lot of other things from you.

In this city, you can marry anyone you want.

Anyone who's worth his salt will eventually

pick someone else who's more worthy.

What do you like about him?

That he's not a degenerate like everyone else.

He's smart, educated, modest... I don't know.

It's because he's inept.

Otherwise he'd be a degenerate.

I will give you everything I have.

I'll do something to make you fall in love with me.

What do you want in return?

In return...

make the boy lose hope in you.

He has to see us together.

Reza, come here. Tell him to come too.

Hurry up.

What is it?

Why's the door open?

10, 9, 8, 7,

6, 5, 4, ...

and three digits in your favor.

Look at this.

Yes? I'm coming.

I'm going out. I probably won't be back tonight.

You can go out if you want, or stay in, whatever.

Ali.

Ali.

What're you gonna do now?

It's impossible.

He's lying.

She wouldn't do such a thing.

- He went upstairs. - It doesn't matter.

It's just a phone call. It doesn't mean anything.

You don't want to accept it.

Ali... Ali...

What are you doing?

Nothing.

What's going on? Why don't you answer me?

I'm talking to you. Rana! Rana!

- Hello to my ever present friend. - Hello.

Night guys, day guys, hangers on! Who's the winner?

The one who crosses the finish line!

Pass this around. Tonight is my night!

Play some music 'cause I wanna celebrate.

He's a champion.

Ghamkhar, I've got news for you.

So, when should I smack you?

- Drop it. - What's wrong?!

- Why're you so mournful? - I don't care.

Kid, you've got a long way to go.

Okay, whatever you say.

That's right.

Stop that. It hurts.

Really?

Stop it. Don't let me disrespect you.

Ghamkar, don't let me disrespect myself.

Gholam, let him have it.

- Gholam! - A bet's a bet.

I told you not to do it.

Give me a royal hit.

- Excuse me. - Please come in.

Thank you, ma'am.

What're you doing?

Do you see that purse?

Gholam paid me. And I need it, so I took it.

I didn't think of this one. So direct?!

Now I can lease a house, and change my car.

Do you expect me to return to this room?

Are you going to marry Gholam?

I'll keep him hanging for a while, until he leaves me alone.

Gholam is not someone you can keep hanging.

I'm tired of being broke!

Get married to someone who's at your level.

What level?

You're so naive.

Do you think Gholam will let you live so comfortably?

I'll get rid of him somehow. And the hell with it if I can't.

I thought you and I had something.

What do we have?

You're as miserable as I am.

And you've accepted it. Forget about it.

What do you want?

I want to live my own life.

I don't want to get married.

I don't want to marry a guy who's below me, and seem even lowlier.

You're right. I want people to fall in love with me.

To think about me.

I like that.

That's all God has given me.

I want to travel, I want to take classes,

I want to see what the hell I can do with my life.

Do you have any other questions?

No.

So you came here to find out what happened that night?

I don't care about that. But as you can see, I'm still here.

He wanted to find a way to spend the night.

He wanted to seem victorious in front of you two.

That was his condition for giving me the money.

I slept in my bedroom.

The next morning he was gone and had left the money.

What difference does it make? You have to go all the way now.

If this is the price to pay to be free, I don't care.

- Who cares anyway? - What sort of freedom is this?

This is how Gholam destroyed Reza's mother, and he'll do the same thing to you.

I don't need anyone to destroy me.

I'm getting destroyed on my own.

Someone who gives you this much money can do whatever he wants with your life.

I'll take his money and go away and live my life.

You not telling him to get out of your house means that he has control of your space.

Do you think you'll be able to socialize with anyone?

Do you think your friends will be able to come and go?

He'll break any promises he makes.

Do you want a father figure?

He was never a father to us, how can he be one for you?

That's right. I wish someone could be my father.

Find a house and come and take your things. I will make sure he doesn't harass you.

I can't start a relationship with you.

I need the money.

Do you think I could be in a relationship with you after the other night?!

Think whatever you want.

I lost. My father was right.

He's a smart man.

He's lied to you about that night.

I'm not talking about that night. But in general, he's right.

He's right that you're all the same, because you are.

- What do you mean by "all"? - I mean you.

He was absolutely right about you.

You should know that I liked you.

You're a good person.

You ruined everything.

You made me look like a fool in front of my father.

Stood up to him and claimed you liked me. You've destroyed me.

- You've made me hate being good. - Don't say that.

Value yourself.

I finally didn't learn if I should be good or not.

Be good. It's your asset.

I loved you. It was the first time I fell in love.

I was inexperienced.

I'm glad you're not anymore.

I'm still in love with you.

Since you don't know how...

Forget it.

He went upstairs and came back the next morning.

I can't believe the rascal spent all night on the sofa just to save face in front of us.

He's a miserable bastard.

He just wants to get high.

Don't believe her.

Fine, I'll stop talking.

I'll help her move.

I'll get into an argument with Gholam and lock the door on him.

Tell her we'll rent a truck and send her things.

That's what we'll probably do.

Ali, stand your ground.

Help me get the money from him.

Doesn't he keep saying that I'm not his son? Fine, I'm not.

I just want a big chunk of money so I can leave.

He's talking shit.

He said the same thing ever since you were a kid.

What difference does it make anymore.

What matters is that he doesn't love me.

If your own father doesn't love you, no one else will.

Ali, I wanted to tell you that I'm going to give back Gholam's money.

Stop bothering yourself about it. I'll never hide anything from you again.

- Hi. - What're you doing?

Leave your car here, we'll take mine.

- I can't. - What's going on now?

You have to give me some time.

Okay. We'll go there and talk.

Where?

What do you want from me now?

Are you playing me?

You did it the other night, and you're doing it again.

Stop playing with me.

I didn't give you a million so you'd give me the runaround.

I'm not a kid.

I'll give you back the money.

It doesn't work that way. You can't go back on the deal.

What deal? Give me some time and I'll give you back the money.

I made a mistake.

I thought I'd be able to go with you, but I can't.

What do you mean? Is this a joke?

Are you playing around? Where's the money?

It's in the bank.

I don't want anything from you.

Just be with me this one night.

I have keys to Ghamkhar's empty apartment.

And you can keep the money.

What can I do?

I can't let you go back on our deal.

I feel sick of myself.

What have I done?

Where are you going?

Your money's in the car.

You said it was in the bank.

Take it.

It's yours. I don't want it.

I've paid out like this before.

We made a deal and you have to see it through.

What do you want me to do?

You won't lose anything.

You're getting all this money, and I love you.

I can't do it. Your son is in love with me.

You make me sick. Take your money!

I thought you might feel sorry.

Why didn't you want to give back the money at first?

Because I really need it.

Where am I gonna go when I move out of your place?

My life is a mess.

But I can't do it.

Maybe if Ali wasn't there it would've worked.

It wouldn't have mattered.

- But now... - What? Now what?

I'm in love.

Forget it!

I don't know.

But I can't do it anymore.

Let me live my life.

I'm not gonna do anything to you.

But I'm the one who brought you there.

I can't let you become my daughter-in-law.

- Why not? - You took money from me.

I spent the night at your place.

I've told everyone that I've been with you.

I even danced at Ghamkhar's place to celebrate my victory.

What am I gonna tell them now, you idiot?!

Bastard.

I want you.

If I can't have you alive, I'll have your corpse.

Shut up!

It's just an hour. We'll talk.

Stop the car! Stop the car!

Calm down!

It's enough playing around.

If you knew the things I've done in my life, you wouldn't treat me like this.

Give me that!

- Give me my phone! - Sit down!

My phone!

I'm in love with Ali.

I don't care. I've heard things like that many times.

I don't care. I've had my fill of these words.

You can be in love and take your money too!

Please, let me go.

Let me go. I made a mistake.

Let me go.

Any news?

Did you call him?

His phone is off.

I don't know why I feel so sick.

Hello, Ghamkhar... Listen...

I'm sorry if I woke you up.

If anyone calls, tell them I was with you tonight.

Tell them I spent the night there.

It's a long story... I'll tell you when I see you.

Okay. Bye.

[Ali, my car broke down, my phone ran out of charge too...

Please come help me, if you can... bring Reza]

They're all the same.

They sit there and talk shit.

Where were you?

With Ghamkhar.

Where else can I go?

Did she give you back the money?

You cried and moaned and made her poor heart tremble.

You didn't let me make her happy.

You're responsible for her misery. Remember that.

Did you give her all that money?

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

Whatever. I give up.

Go and marry her. I wanna see how you'll manage to control her.

What happened?

Did she really give you back the money?

She came and said she was in love with you.

What could I say? I congratulated her!

- It's ridiculous. - As simple as that?!

Why didn't you say that from the start?

I had to make something clear.

What're you gonna do with this place?

I have some ideas. Just wait.

How can we believe anything you say?

She hasn't answered my calls since yesterday.

Where did you see her?

I don't know! I saw her for a minute, then we got into an argument.

I realized she really loves you.

What can I do?

After all, I'm a father.

A father should always step aside for his son.

But I think she should stay away for a while till things settle down.

If I were you, I wouldn't hold my breath for now.

She sent me a message and said she was giving back your money.

And she isn't answering her phone now. Why?

How should I know?

These women have thousands of unannounced plans.

You asked me politely and I said fine.

The rest is up to you.

- Hi. - Hello.

How are you?

Have you seen Ms. Matin around here?

No. I haven't heard from her in a long time.

- She wasn't here today? - No. I haven't seen her. Let's go.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

They said no.

I've called her friend, Sara. She hasn't heard from her either.

Can I have Sara's number?

I'll send it to you.

Hello.

When we take him for his shocks, he's out of it for a few days.

He's sick.

Hi.

Hello.

- What's your name? - Ali.

- How old are you? - Forty.

- Do you know how to play backgammon? - Yes.

- Well? - I think so.

- Really well? - I think so, yes.

You think so?! Good. Good.

All the troubles we've been through is because of his illness.

Leave the door open. You'll suffocate.

I want to close the door.

I want to die.

Hello.

- Hi, Mr. Ghamkhar. - Hi, Reza!

- How are you? - Long time no see.

Don't you wanna help us out?

I've told him a hundred times, but he doesn't listen.

Why don't the three of you have a family meeting

and make some decisions?

Decide about the lady about your lives.

We haven't heard from her.

- You haven't heard from her? - What do you mean?

Do you know anything?

Okay then, I'll be going.

- Bye. - Bye, Reza.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

Reza!

Gholam came here a few days ago, singing and dancing and passing around pastries.

He claimed he'd won.

And he slapped me hard in front of everyone.

Let me tell you something, Gholam wasn't here the other night.

Okay. What else?

On Saturday mornings I go and clean Mr. Ghamkhar's empty apartment.

He has a secret place.

Listen.

The last time I went to clean up, the house was messy.

There used to be a small, old rug in the hallway, but it was missing.

I got suspicious and told Mr. Ghamkhar.

But he didn't say anything.

But I know that Gholam had the keys to the place that night.

- Okay, thanks. - No problem.

Reza, please don't get me into trouble.

You didn't hear anything from me.

He's done something.

Maybe she lied to you.

She wouldn't lie.

I'd go to the police if I could.

Let's lock him inside. That's the best thing to do.

Let's do it.

He's here.

Reza.

Reza!

What's going on?

- What're you up to? - I'll tell you.

You've been through my stuff!

- Well... - What's that supposed to mean?

We have to make some decisions.

That's bullshit. Who touched my drawers?

Sit down and I'll tell you.

This is gonna cost you.

Stop making threats. What did you do?

Stop this now.

It won't end well. I'm telling you now.

Sit down for a couple of minutes and we'll give you your dope.

Rana is missing and no one's heard from her.

Maybe I ate her.

She's been missing since the time you met.

For the hundredth time, this woman is no good for you!

Can't you see?

She's a liar. Let her go.

I did my part as your father and gave her up, and will never mention her name again.

Where did you see her?

In a coffee shop. Let he go.

Our life turned to shit ever since she showed up.

It wasn't her.

You're the one who turned it into shit from the very start.

Stop playing around and get my things.

- Whatever. - What does that mean?

I'm gonna be just like you from now on! What've you got to say now?

Tell me what you did.

She took money from me.

Maybe someone's paid her more now.

She turned you into an excuse to dump me and is with someone else now.

Maybe she's in a hotel in Antalya, buying coats and returning boots.

Buying coats and returning boots!

And neither her mother nor her friends know anything about it,

- and she doesn't answer her phone? - You're so naive.

She's asked them to give you the runaround.

She might show up, but she'll dump you again.

That's how women are.

You're so pale.

Let's stop this game.

Where were you that night?

I don't have to answer to you.

If you don't believe me, call Ghamkhar.

You're giving straight answers! That's strange.

He never did that before. Something's up!

Stop playing detective, Miss Marple!

Ghamkhar's guy said you weren't there that night.

He hates my guts because I slapped him hard.

And I should have!

You danced and celebrated because you'd supposedly won?!

So are you taking revenge by stealing my dope?

Grow up kid!

You're lying.

You're so stupid.

Think about it.

She turned loose from a young age, she's used to it.

She can't stand living under the same roof with anyone.

It's hard to manage a normal house.

It's hard to be a doctor's wife.

It's hard to be a merchant's wife.

She's the kind of woman who likes to come and go.

That's what she said.

You gave her the money and she could've started her life.

She must love him to give it back to you.

She gave it back because I would've gone after her.

She couldn't handle me.

And she's probably found another idiot.

Ghamkhar said her ex-husband is still paying for her car.

There are stupid men all around.

He doesn't run out of bullshit!

Don't worry. I'm not giving up.

Listen to me.

I asked for an address for the rental agreement.

I found out she lived on the other side of Karaj.

She's the kind of woman who wants to travel first-class without a ticket.

She'll come back to Ghamkhar's store in a few days

and saunter around to find another idiot like me to lift her up in life.

- I don't believe it. - Because you're in love!

Let me give you some fatherly advice.

Anyone who sells herself for money will do it for the rest of her life.

Get up.

Once this story is over, we'll sell the house.

Get up and bring my stuff.

I threw it out.

Oh my God.

I'm dealing with a couple of kids.

I'm going to Ghamkhar's place.

I want everything back where it was when I get home.

What's this foolishness?

It's serious this time.

You have to deal with me.

Open the door and I'll sell the house.

Gholam Bastani, I won't be fooled again.

This time, you're not just dealing with me.

First, we have to hear something from the girl.

Then, you'll sign a blank check.

And then you can go wherever the hell you want.

Get over here!

- Let go! - Let him go!

I'm not kidding around.

- A corpse will be going out this door. - Fine by me.

You had some dope for today. What're you gonna do tomorrow?

I'm not opening the door and won't get you any dope.

You'll run out of what you have.

- I'm gonna torture you. - Well done! Bravo!

What about you, an icon of goodness!

I despise you! I want nothing to do with you.

I won't help you out. You should know that.

I just hope that I'm wrong.

I've been talking for half-an-hour and you're still asking me?!

She left! That's the end of it.

I hope you die! I hope you die!

Die! Die!

Open the door.

Thanks very much. Where's the rest?

I want a signed blank check.

I'll deal with you.

What do you know about manliness?

I've heard about it.

I was there that night. You saw.

Why do you believe her?

She'd be to ashamed to tell you the truth.

Then why did she give back the money?

That's it. You're lying.

You said you behaved like a father should,

but now you say something else happened that night.

One shouldn't talk about everything.

Let's say you're telling the truth. I still don't care.

- The hell with you. - The hell with you!

We were supposed to meet. Look at this.

Should we go and see what she wants?

She's missing.

That's not for you. Give it back.

Then go and get the rest.

The rest is in the toilet. Go and have your fill.

- Go to your room! - I'm gonna raise hell.

I'll get the keys whenever you're ready.

I've dealt with worse things than this.

Aha, back to your true self.

Give me that. I won't give you a dime.

I'm glad to hear this stuff. It's the day of reckoning.

Well see about that.

Ali.

Ali, get up.

I'm not feeling well.

I feel sick.

- Is it morning or night? - It's evening.

Call the dealer.

It's not bad if you quit. At least we'll be able to talk to you.

I'm not an addict.

You're using everything.

I don't have an addiction. I take medication.

I only use for fun.

You should quit that.

Stop that.

Stop it. Reza, Grab him.

God damn you!

Damn you!

Stop that.

Let me go!

- Let me go! - Go to your room.

Get away from me!

Stop these games! We're not gonna open the door!

Let go!

What have you done?! Where is she?

Yo! Get over here.

You too. Come on.

I'm gonna tell you a new story tonight.

Here's the money. Take it.

You can use it to runaway to the bastard you resemble.

How old are you now?

For thirty years, every time I look at your face,

I'm reminded of the man who took off with my wife!

Go on, go to your real dad.

What the hell are you talking about again?

Tonight we're playing a game of truth. Remember...

Don't listen to him. He's messing with your mind.

Hear that?

I never believed you were my son!

It puts the science of genetics to doubt.

I'm not your father.

Khosrow is your father.

Say it one more time. Go on.

Stop bullshitting.

- He says I'm Khosrow's son. - He's bullshitting.

I had my suspicions.

You were two years old when I found out Khosrow had been released from prison after two years.

He knows.

I beat the woman but she wouldn't confess.

She wouldn't confess you're Khosrow's kid.

- But I wouldn't believe her. - That's enough.

Your mother wouldn't confess.

Take it and get lost.

I said that's enough.

- Ali! What's he talking about? - He's bullshitting.

- He keeps saying I'm Khosrow's kid. - He's playing you.

- Stand your ground. - Stop playing with my mind.

I thought you should know why I never loved you.

Because I've been suspicious for a lifetime.

What are you talking about?

Don't pretend that you don't know.

Tell him.

He should know and get on with his life.

Reza, he's lying. He always lies.

- But he's talking straight! - It's lies!

- He keeps repeating it! - He's lying!

You should stop pretending!

Where is she? What did you do to her?

I'm not the devil incarnate!

I have my own issues.

I'm not opening the door. Just wait and see.

I'm not opening the door!

It takes two seconds.

I'm not opening the door. Just wait and see.

You're a matter of two seconds for me!

Stop laughing!

You got into his head!

Stop laughing!

- I'm glad you're not my father. - That's right.

You know how many times I wished you were dead?

I'd put up a notice about your death around the neighborhood with great pleasure.

Thank God you're not my father.

- Don't let him get to you! - Let go!

It's true!

I'd insult you behind your back and damn you to death and feel nothing!

I'd tell myself you're my father and I should feel bad.

But now I know why!

Get lost!

Khosrow! Khosrow!

Get up!

You're a matter of two seconds for me! Two seconds.

Asshole! Get up.

Khosrow! Your son's beginning to talk.

Look at him!

Open the door you bastard.

You can't stand up to me.

All your lives you've been waiting for me to die.

Why should I pay you any money when you talk about my death with him every night?

You wouldn't plan to murder your father if you weren't a bastard.

You think I didn't hear you the other night.

I don't give a shit, you asshole!

I wish I could tell you all about that night.

- Shut up! - Which part do you wanna hear about?

- Shut up! - It was a royal evening!

Such a sexy woman.

I'll kill you! I'll kill you.

Where are you going?

Listen to me.

Do you know who the devil is? Me.

You don't know me yet.

I can teach the devil a lesson or two.

You were good, but you lost. That's the end of it.

You can only get so far with emotions, Mr. logic!

I brought a woman here, you started to flirt with her,

it was my right and I don't regret it!

Such great pleasure!

And you couldn't do it, even with his help!

You couldn't! I defeated you!

Good for me! Good for me!

Now, instead of saying I was right, you're lecturing me on morality?

Reza!

- Reza! - Let go of me!

Give me that, you piece of shit! Let go!

Let go, you bastard!

Let go of me!

Let go!

Let go of me.

Get up.

Lock the door.

Tell me.

Tell me what you did to her.

I'll open the door and let you go.

I told you, I ate her. She's in my belly.

What did you do to her?

Take a guess.

I'm talking to you.

Did you kill her?

I know you're a murderer. I've known it forever.

What are you talking about? I don't understand.

Tell him. He should know.

What else is there left?

What are you doing?

- Stop it. - Let go.

- I said let go! - Stop it.

I'm gonna set it on fire and blow us all up!

- Stop it. - It's no use anymore.

Stop it!

Get away!

Get up and open the door before I really let you have it.

You son of a bitch!

I'll open the door. I'll open it.

- Do it. - Okay, I will.

Tell me what you did to her.

I'll open it. I said I would! What did you do to her?

- You wanna know? - Yes.

Tell me.

How're you gonna hear this?

What did you do?

Listen to me. I'll say it once and won't repeat it again.

Tonight is the last night that you and I and Khosrow's bastard are gonna play games.

This house won't be demolished while I'm around.

It's got a secret that can't be revealed.

Do you know why you never heard anything from your mother?

- Don't do it. - Do you know why?!

Move away!

Ali! Are you okay? Let me take a look.

- Ali! - It's fine.

I'll open the door, just tell me what you did to her.

The door will be opened, but you're taking it too far.

- Don't step into this game. - I'm already in it.

Fine. You asked for it.

She begged me to leave her alone.

But like a dog, I dragged her to Ghamkhar's empty place.

She was very stubborn, but I told her I'm not one to give up.

She gave back the money.

She said, "I gave you back your money."

I told her our deal was not just about money.

What about the rest?

She started to moan and cry, saying she was in love with you.

I went toward her and she screamed.

She kept on screaming and screaming.

She fell to her knees.

She begged and pleaded,

but unfortunately...

Ali! Ali!

I told you not to get involved.

You son of a bitch!

I'll kill you both!

Let go! Let go!

Let go! Let go!

She's in the shed by the pool. In his mother's grave. Take her.

Bastard!

You fucking shit!

Bastard!

You piece of shit!

I'll kill you!

Ali! Ali!

Die!

Ali! Ali!

Die!

Khosrow's bastard!

Khosrow's bastard!

Let go! Let go!

Reza! Reza!

Reza! Reza!

Reza! Reza!

Reza! Reza! Reza!

Reza! Reza!

Reza!

Reza!

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