Original subtitles

[Maeedah] Ten...

Nine...

Eight...

Seven...

Six...

Five... [Hits]

Four... [Footsteps running away]

Three...

Two...

One.

[Door creaking]

Got you, I win!

- Momina, do something! - You can't escape!

- Time for my tickle attack. - Uncle, stop!

Let's play something else!

Our brother will beat you up!

Our brother will be a baby!

She thought I wouldn't catch her.

I don't want to play this game.

[Nucchi] Haider!

[Footsteps running]

[Haider] What happened?

[Nucchi] My water broke.

But don't worry.

- I'll clean it. - No.

You get the bike out.

Momina...

if you need something, ask your sisters.

Don't trouble Grandpa, okay?

I'll be back soon.

- Aunty Fayyaz will bring lunch. - Is our brother coming out?

Yes.

Haider, bike!

Bike.

[Bike driving]

[Cars honking]

[Music playing]

[Nurse] You can do this. Just a little longer now.

Rashida! Bring the pail!

Contractions are irregular.

We might need surgery. The doctor will decide.

Please buy these medicines.

[Saleem] - One minute. [Haider] - Hello brother.

What medicines?

Who are you?

I'm the father.

- Then who's he? - I'm his younger brother.

Why didn't you call me earlier?

- I told father that... - Really?

You should have just sent me a text.

- I was just... - Be quiet.

Where's Dr. Aliya?

She's not on call today. Dr. Fatima will deliver the baby.

- Rashida, hurry up! - Where's Dr. Fatima?

Sir, this is your wife's fourth time.

She can deliver this baby even without a doctor.

Rashida, are you dead?

[Pharmacist] I'm not sure if these are in stock.

Can you check again?

[Walks away]

[Disjointed music playing]

[Saleem] Haider...

What the hell is taking you so long?

[Clapping]

Come on, uncle! Grab it now!

Haider, just pin it down now.

[Maeedah] Come on, come on.

[Mumtaz] - Hello. [Rana Amanullah] - Hi.

[Rana Amanullah] You almost got it.

[Rana Amanullah] Where were you?

I was at the salon.

How's Nucchi?

I'll get some water.

You stay here!

You, go get him water!

The butcher's still not picking up.

What's wrong with you?

I don't know. It's so hot suddenly, no?

I don't think this butcher has any plans of coming.

Is Uncle Haider going to slaughter it now?

I'm sure there are other butchers.

Why don't we try another one?

What's the point of having a grown son at home?

Haider, you do it.

Come on.

Help him hold it down.

Don't make it suffer.

- You go inside Momo. - I want to watch.

[Goat bleating]

[Rana Amanullah] Do it, son.

[Rana Amanullah] Haider!

[Rana Amanullah] Keep your hand steady. Grab the legs firmly.

[Rana Amanullah] Say the blessing for Allah and do it.

[Goat bleating]

[Rana Amanullah] Haider!

[Knife slicing]

[Blood splurting]

[Heavy breathing]

[Drops knife]

[Mumtaz] Allah is accepting and kind.

[Swing creaking]

[Baby crying]

[Saleem] The ultrasound report said it'll be a boy.

[Doctor] Really?

Sometimes they get it wrong. The operator must be a novice.

If you get the scan at an early stage,

it can come out wrong.

I'll just go call home.

I'll also get a juice for you?

[Hospital machines beeping]

[Water flowing]

[On the phone]

[Rana Amanullah] So then?

Have you and Mumtaz thought about it?

[Haider] About what, Abba?

[Rana Amanullah] About having a baby.

[Haider] Mumtaz doesn't really want one right now.

Mumtaz doesn't want it or you can't do it?

[Mumtaz] I was thinking maybe...

with my next salary...

I should get an air-conditioner.

If we do, we'll have to put it in Abba's room.

We'll get two then? How about that?

[Haider] You got a raise or something?

Won a lottery or what?

- Tell me! - No. I didn't get a raise.

Who knows. Let's see.

You keep making me those lentils, okay?

All the girls at the salon loved them.

What if I get a job?

Then who'll make the lentils?

Where?

I don't know yet.

Qaiser said he might have something next week.

- That's great, no? - That's what I'm saying.

Have you told Abba?

[Maeedah] Uncle...

Momo is hungry. Can you come feed her?

And Grandpa says to go get the butcher.

Okay, I'll go in a bit. Close the door.

Is Nucchi gonna try for another one now?

[Haider laughs]

[Mumtaz] I'm just saying.

[Knife hacking]

[Busy street noises]

[Music playing]

[Knocks on door]

[Honking]

[Unlocks door]

- Hello! - Hello hello!

Congratulations, you became an uncle again!

Abba has sent two bags for you.

[Saleem sighs]

Will they discharge sister-in-law tomorrow?

I put my shirt out. Iron it.

[Saleem] Come, baby.

Why aren't you two asleep yet?

[Maeedah] Uncle, she's being mean.

She said the baby girl was really ugly.

Eyes closed now.

[Train noises]

[Qaiser] - How's it going? [Haider] - All good.

[Qaiser] Come, let's go.

[Haider] - Where are we going? [Qaiser] - Just come for now.

[Upbeat music playing]

[Producer] Does he move or not?

He does, sir.

Haider, come on!

[Qaiser] Give it a shot!

[Both laughing]

[Qaiser] Hey, Haider?

Sorry, sir, just give me a second!

Haider, stop, just listen to me.

Go back and giggle, you faggot.

- What's the big deal? - This was the job?

- So what? - I looked like an idiot.

We're all idiots here.

- When did you start here? - It's been two years!

What?

Does your family know?

At first they didn't.

You don't need to tell yours either.

Why even think of me?

- Dude, I thought... - You know my father.

I thought you'd like it.

You know my dad isn't as chill as yours.

24/7, you're going "Daddy Daddy..."

- Why do you have to tell him? - Of course I have to, fucker!

Tell him it's 20,000 rupees per show. There are two shows in a month!

When you're bringing money home, nobody cares where it comes from!

Any job is better than living off of your wife!

[Biba] - Where's the tea boy? - Here comes the witch...

The auditions are for her background boys.

[Biba] Why does everyone disappear on me?

Where are you going? Biba, give us some space!

Take your noise somewhere else please?

Why should I?

- I'll stand right here. - Okay, sure.

No, tell me, you own this space?

I'm sorry. Please stay.

Who's this cutie?

My friend.

He's auditioning for your background dancers' group.

For me?

Yes.

I've seen you before...

at the hospital.

That wasn't me.

It was you...

A few weeks ago.

What were you doing there?

My brother was having a baby.

Boy or girl?

Girl.

- So then? - Then?

Nothing.

Nice shoes.

You'll be better off dancing without them.

[Man] Madame, your tea.

Just let me know. If you don't even want to try...

- No, I'll try. - Really?

[Biba] Did you put sugar or poison?

Yeah, you're right.

Of course I'm right.

Time to shine.

[Upbeat dance music]

[Producer] Stop the music.

Sir, at least see him properly.

I've seen enough.

[Producer] By the grace of Allah, you're really terrible.

[Dancers laughs]

[Producer] Shut up!

If we keep him, does that make six boys?

[Qaiser] Yes.

[Producer] Then I'm done here.

I'll work hard, sir.

[Producer] It's not rocket science. Rehearsals start tomorrow.

You will all join from the next show.

Allah have mercy.

SHUT YOUR MOUTH

[Upbeat dance music]

[Sings] The whole city rocks when I roar

Oh, when I roar

My enemies are burning with envy

The whole city dances to my song

Oh, they dance to my song...

[Audience cheering and clapping]

[Music stops]

[Haider] - What's happening? [Guy] - Intermission.

[Music starts]

[Sings] No, no, no...

You hugged me so tight that you crushed me

Every part of me hurts Bring me a balm for my pains

I can't even walk straight Can I have the weekend off?

Oh gosh, you're a beast...

[Producer] Biba, there's a sound issue, just come back.

[Biba] - Sound issue? [Producer] - You were so good!

What the fuck is a "sound issue"?

When you went in, didn't you hear the applause?

You were so great!

Tell that to the dogs outside.

Listen to me.

Or to this bitch inside.

[Shabnam] What did she say?

Not everything's about you, Shabbo!

Can you guys keep it down? There's an audience outside.

Look at me...

I picked six background dancers for you.

Should I call them here?

No. Just call them tomorrow.

- But... - Enough, Ashfaaq Sir!

Who wants to watch a tranny?

[Train noises]

Open your mouth.

[Woman] - Is she ready? - Just a few minutes, Madame.

[Amna] Mumtaz, I told you to apply the other shade first.

This looks weird.

Move aside.

You can teach them the skill, but you can't teach them taste.

[Bride] I should've been at my photo shoot already.

[Bride] What the fuck?

[Amna] What's happening?

[Assistant] The government's started load shedding.

[Amna] What about the generator?

[Secretary] We sent the generator for repairs today.

[Amna] Are you all out of your minds?

[Bride] How are you going to finish in the dark?

I really don't have time for this.

[Amna] Give me a second...

[Mumtaz] Madame, can I try something?

Safina, Alina, Sara, bring your phones and turn the torches on!

Quickly!

Don't worry, okay? I'll get you ready.

Ready.

[Colleagues clapping]

[Nucchi] Just tell me.

[Haider] What?

It's okay if you didn't get the job.

- You didn't right? - Let Mumtaz come.

- Why can't you tell me? [Mumtaz] - Hello!

Hey!

[Nucchi] Dinner's ready!

[Nucchi] Girls, it's bedtime.

[Saleem] Haider, bring the cooler down tomorrow.

Mumtaz...

- Listen. - Yes?

I got it.

- The job? - Yes.

Swear on Allah!

Wait, wait, but...

- But what? - I'm telling you.

Qaiser...

Qaiser?

Qaiser works at the erotic dance theatre.

So what? It's not like you'd be dancing!

- Mumtaz... [Mumtaz] - Haider got a job at a theatre!

[Nucchi] This is good news! Why weren't you telling me?

[Saleem] Qaiser helped?

[Nucchi] How lucky is my new baby!

[Rana Amanullah] Theatre?

[Saleem] You okay?

[Rana Amanullah] The erotic dance theatre?

[Saleem] It's not like he'll be doing the erotic dancing.

[Mumtaz] - I said the same thing. [Rana Amanullah] - Quiet!

Years of being jobless,

and now you're going to work at...

A dance theatre?

What's the job?

Theatre Manager...

[Haider] Theatre manager for their shows.

They pay 20,000 per show.

Two shows every month.

So 40,000 rupees.

Fine.

Just don't go around telling everyone in the neighbourhood...

about the theatre.

[Saleem] Nucchi, this curry is a little bland.

Well, it is what it is, okay?

And now that Haider will be off at work,

who's going to help me with the house chores?

- We'll figure it out. [Saleem] - She's right, Abba.

Somebody should be at home with Nucchi full-time.

There's so much to do.

Someone should stay with her.

No?

You should be happy.

No need to work anymore.

It's not about the need. I work because I like it.

[Haider] Mumtaz likes working.

I like to do a lot of things too...

[Nucchi] How am I to do it?

Cook for nine people and manage four kids?

But they're not my kids.

[Saleem] But she is my wife!

- Calculating yours and mine? - I didn't mean it like that.

Mumtaz should stay at home now.

No, Abba!

Did we ever stop you from working?

[Rana Amanullah] There should be a balance in life.

Tell her, Haider.

Haider.

Mumtaz...

Maybe a break would be good for you? I'll take care of things now.

[Rana Amanullah] Finally after all these years my son's going to earn.

It's time for you to bring a little Haider into the world.

I was thinking I could get two air conditioners for us.

I've saved up some...

[Saleem] Haider can get it.

But Haider will give his money at home, no?

[Rana Amanullah] I'm good with the fan.

You can now get electronics on instalments.

How much is the instalment?

4,000 to 5,000 per month.

[Voices fading, music getting louder]

That depends on the brand.

Imported or local.

Don't get stuck in this brand fixation.

There is that new brand...

Xiang something, it's nice.

Is it imported?

No, Chinese, but cheap.

Then it'll act cheap and won't last long.

[Faucet running]

You rest. I'll do it.

I'll do it.

Sorry?

There was a power outage at work today.

My boss freaked out.

So did the bride.

Then I got all the girls to put their phone lights on,

and finished up the bride.

Everyone started clapping.

[Nucchi] Haider!

Haider...

Can she sleep with you guys?

She keeps kicking the baby and waking her up.

[Nucchi] Thank you.

[Train noises]

[Biba] if any of you want to laugh at me...

do it on your fucking time!

I don't care.

But if I see you snickering in front of me...

I assure you, you'll regret it.

I'll teach you the stepping.

There's only two weeks till the next show.

We have to make sure no man gets up during intermission.

[Man] - But, Biba... - Call me "Madame."

[Man] Fine, Madame, if they have to go take a piss?

You worry about your own piss, and make sure your bladder's empty.

[Loud banging]

What's going on here?

[Janitor] You can't rehearse here. We're putting up a new set.

Why's there a new set?

[Janitor] if you needed to know, you'd know.

Where do we rehearse?

That's what kept me up all night: "Where will baby rehearse?"

[Music playing]

[Music stops abruptly]

[Biba] You're next, little one.

Yes, you, come.

Ever danced in a theatre before?

[Haider] No.

Then? What have you done?

I was in a play in school.

Romeo and Juliet.

What was your role?

[Muffled] Juliet

What?

Juliet

Okay, Juliet, let's see what you got.

I see way too many teeth!

[Man 1] Nenson Mandela.

[Haider] You mean Nelson?

[Sunny] Nope. Nenson.

[Man 4] You deaf or what?

[Man 5] India.

Haider.

[Man 5] Tipu.

[Sunny] Why would you bring lentils as stale as your face?

[Nenson] Oh you...

[Tipu] Fuck it, I missed the timing.

[Group laughing]

What do you want, Juliet?

The other boys just left.

I wanted to ask you if I can leave,

or if you want me to rehearse more?

- Just walk with me. - Okay.

- Can you act a little? - No.

I thought you were in a play in school?

Yes.

Whatever, I'm going inside.

Wait outside for a minute,

then barge in and tell Shabbo that

Hafiz is at the gate and he's fighting the guard.

Who's Hafiz?

Her sugar daddy.

[Biba] - Apologies for arriving late. [Producer] - Biba...

[Biba] What's the deal here?

If your poster has one really pretty girl on it, it won't fall off.

[Shabnam] Ashfaaq Sir?

I must say your charity project is getting out of hand.

She'll be on the poster now?

[Biba] Only if they find some space next to your fat face.

[Shabnam] Hear this cunt?

[Haider] A Hafiz is fighting with the guard.

[Shabnam] My fat face sells the tickets here.

Then you don't need the poster. You can leave.

Sweetie, not me, you're the one leaving.

No milk in your bra, just blah blah.

[Producer] Shabnam, that's enough.

I'll deal with her! Go inside!

[Shabnam] Why should I go? She should go!

Some guy, Hafiz, is fighting with the guard outside.

What the fuck are you on?

Where did Hafiz come from? Stop clicking photos and come!

You little shit!

[Camera flashes]

Biba, was this all a stupid drama?

Obviously, I don't come to the theatre to recite the Quran.

I told you I can't afford a cut-out for you.

- You know, Ashfaaq Sir... - Again the same thing?

Can we talk inside?

Why can't we talk here?

I want to talk inside.

[Camera flashes]

What's the problem, sir?

You've been ignoring me.

Biba, no...

It's fine, really.

Biba.

Hello, Geeta?

Where are you?

Are you going to any dance events tonight?

Can you ask them for me too?

I need some money. I know I said I can't anymore.

No, I'll do it.

Yeah. Okay.

Whatsapp me the details?

Okay. Bye.

See, problem solved.

Go get my pictures from the photographer.

Go now!

[Biba] I'll send the rest of the money tomorrow.

[Printing guy] Okay.

The cutout will be ready at night, pick it up before 10pm.

[Biba] I'm busy tonight. I'll pick it up tomorrow?

[Printing guy] I'll place the order tomorrow also. It won't fit in this tiny shop.

[Haider] I can pick it up by 10 pm.

Perfect.

I'll let the theatre guard know.

[Music playing over traffic noises]

[Nucchi] Easy!

[Heavy breathing]

[Nucchi] Are you alright?

[Hacking]

[Man] Vegetables!

Potatoes, onions, tomatoes, lady fingers!

Cucumbers, aubergines...!

Cauliflower, carrots!

[Aunt Fayyaz] Nucchi!

Why don't you ever return my dishes?

Hello, Aunty.

Hello... I see a stranger is here today.

If I return your dishes, then how will you come with new ones?

What did you make today?

Wait, wait.

How are you, Mumtaz?

I'm good, how are you? I haven't seen you in a while.

How could you? You're never home.

Where's Brother Aman?

Inside.

[Guard] I already told you, she didn't call me.

Can I just keep this inside the theatre?

It'll just take two minutes.

I just told you, they don't give me the keys to the gate.

[Upbeat dance music playing]

[Man] Make a drink for me.

[Man 2] Give him a hug. He's rich, come on!

[Man 3] Hug him, hug him!

[Man 4] Yes, that's my man!

[Man 3] Hug, hug!

[Music playing, men yelling]

Who is this?

Madame...

Biba.

She's the one who hired me.

Madame is quite pretty.

But...?

Yeah.

She is that.

And...

my job is...

Actually I am...

a background dancer for her.

Sorry, I don't know why I couldn't tell you before.

I don't know why I lied.

Are you upset with me?

So what do you do all day?

Well...

We rehearse and practice.

Do you like it?

Yeah.

I don't know. I mean, it's early days.

I'm still learning some of the "stepping"...

"Stepping"?

Yeah, the dance moves.

She calls it "stepping".

Some of it is quite tough,

and requires practice...

Show me?

- Now? - Yeah.

Show me... What do you do?

Okay.

Well, it's done to music.

So one of the steps is like...

You go like this.

And come back like this.

This move is quite tricky.

It's good.

No...

No, it's good.

I've just never seen you move this much.

It'll be even better when you practice.

You're not upset with me?

No.

A little jealous.

[Rana Amanullah] Our family has lived here since before the Partition.

We never had money,

but we had respect.

And this motherfucking stunt that he's pulled.

Excuse my language.

I bet the neighbourhood will be talking now.

Don't worry Brother Aman. Your honour is our honour.

Thanks to Allah, I was the one to spot it, not some stranger.

- Thank you, Mrs. Fayyaz. - Don't mention it.

May Allah forgive us.

Shameful. Shameful.

I don't know why you wear such loose clothes.

They're comfortable.

They shouldn't be this loose.

You gotta look... You know?

Bring me a shirt of yours.

I'll tighten it.

It just takes a few minutes.

I've done it four times already.

If you don't like it, I'll loosen it again.

I think I'm okay.

No, why?

Does Haider object?

No, Haider doesn't.

Obviously you don't give him any reason to object.

Look at her...

What's her name?

Who?

That Madame he brought in this morning.

- Biba? - Yes, Biba.

What happened to her?

Look at her picture.

If Saleem was spending his days with

a girl who wore such fitted clothes,

I'd roam around wearing nothing.

Look.

Allah, Nucchi!

She's not a real girl.

Not a girl?

She's not a girl.

Oh my, she is trans?

No way.

- I'll like her picture. - No, don't like it!

She'll know we were stalking her.

Open it.

- How many did you like? - Two.

No, Nucchi, what?

What? She'll think I'm a fan.

Anyway, the point is, you must stop dressing like a chicken.

Just a little tighter here.

Raise your arm.

I'm fine, please.

But you'll look so nice.

See. You can look so hot.

I don't want to look hot.

[Biba] Five, six, seven, eight...

One, two, three, four, five,

six, seven, eight...

Again.

Quickly...

Five, six, seven, eight...

One, two, three, four, five,

six, seven, eight...

Haider, what are you doing?

I want everyone in sync!

Only a few days to our first show!

Five, six, seven, eight...

One, two, three, four, five

six, seven, eight...

Again.

[Sunny] What the fuck? Why are we doing this again?

[Biba] You got a big tongue, shorty?

Yes, I do! We know this shit!

Teach this motherfucker!

We're out of here!

[Man 5] - Cool down, man. [Sunny] - Fuck this! Let's go!

Fine, you guys can have lunch break.

Haider, you stay.

Stop.

Try again.

[Background noise is fades]

[Muffled] Yes, this is okay.

You're getting there.

[Woman] Son...

You can't sit here.

This is the women's section.

Go to the men's section.

Go sit there.

I'm talking to you.

You can sit, but not here.

Go sit in the men's section, that's all.

Are you deaf?

Or do you speak a different language?

What a weirdo.

[Woman 2] Look how that boy sat next to her, rubbing their knees together.

[Woman 3] Everyone's being publicly vulgar now.

Do whatever you want in your bedrooms.

But not in front of our kids at least.

[Woman 4] Look, she's laughing. She's laughing.

Of course, this is all new fashion.

They want the attention.

That's why they do it.

[Biba] This generation is just so impatient.

[Guru] But even I was like, is he making a joint or a missile?

Hello!

Hello! Guru, this is Haider. He's one of my dancers.

And he's here to finish our vodka?

Oh no, he doesn't drink.

[Guru] How did it go?

[Biba] Still the intermission slot,

so the theatre was still half-empty.

[Guru] Half-full.

Sure, could say that.

We were at the protest all day.

It went well.

[Geeta] You should have come, Biba.

You know I won't.

[Guru] Those German documentary filmmakers called again.

They still want to interview you.

- At least talk to them once? [Biba] - Are they paying?

No, but they're making it for Tina.

Tina's dead, Guru. They're doing it for themselves.

Tina is just an excuse.

[Geeta] See how she uses her tongue like scissors.

[Biba] What do I do?

This generation of disciples is just disrespectful.

You've spoiled her.

Disciples are never disrespectful if you keep the reins tight.

I have spoiled her rotten.

[Biba] Yes, I was with her.

I was with her in the car.

At the dinner too.

No, she wasn't really a friend.

I went to dance with her at the event.

There was a man.

He had a gun.

He came up to her.

He touched her.

We pushed him.

He shot her.

That whole night...

the policemen...

the doctors...

the trans girls...

They kept asking me the same questions...

"What happened?"

"What happened?"

And I just kept saying...

"Yes, I was with her."

"I was with her in the car."

"Yes, I was with her at dinner."

[Phone ringing]

[Sighs]

[Giggles]

[Saleem] You're very naughty...

What are you wearing right now?

My favourite part of your body?

Your hair.

You've got no shame, right?

Not in front of me? Not even your family?

[Haider] What's that?

[Biba] Seashell.

I got this from the French Beach.

From France?

No silly...

The French Beach in Karachi. You've never been?

I've never been outside Lahore.

You should go someday.

Make some money,

buy a ticket and go.

You'll see how the ocean is so big,

and man so small.

Tell me a joke.

A mosquito fell in love with a chicken.

The mosquito and the chicken kissed.

The mosquito died of bird flu, and the chicken died of dengue.

Guess why?

Why?

Because the fate of love is death.

Didn't like it?

Not at all.

It's okay.

No worries.

[Toilet flushing]

Try it.

It won't kill you.

Oops, static.

I'll clean this.

- Be careful. - Okay.

Watch your feet.

Does your wife know that you're here?

Show me her picture.

She's pretty.

I have a mole too.

But not on my face.

Somewhere else.

You know, last night a young Chinese man

came back after making a trip to Mars.

And you can't even hold a pretty girl's hand?

Are you scared?

My leg hurts.

Sorry.

[Neighbour 1] Everyone's on top of each other in this neighbourhood.

[Neighbor 2] Wait, the neighbour's son is walking by.

God knows where he's coming from.

[Mumtaz] Tired?

[Haider] Have you ever been to the beach?

Yeah, whenever we used to visit our aunt in Karachi...

She would take us.

Ever took a dip?

No, I just dipped my feet.

Why?

My aunt wouldn't let the girls go in because our clothes would get wet.

Is it really big?

It's the ocean.

Of course it's big.

Maybe we can go someday?

Haider.

[Haider] She'll wake up.

I can't sleep.

Can I step out for a walk?

[Crickets singing]

[Engine starts]

[Cat meows]

[Music playing]

[Maeedah] You know my cousin...

She irritated me so much the other day.

"Comb your hair. Comb your hair."

She really irritated me.

[Toy gun shooting]

[Throws up]

[Maeedah] Aunty Mumtaz, hurry!

One second!

Hurry up!

- We're waiting! - I said one second!

What's your problem?

We found a firefly this morning but then lost it.

We're just looking for it.

We live in a city!

There are no fireflies here!

[Bobby} You need a change. To look like a dancer.

[Qaiser] He's not going to do it.

Why?

I bet you he's not going to do it.

Why?

He doesn't even pee without his papa's permission.

[Haider] I'm going to do it.

Good for you. Go for it.

[Biba] I'm putting this in here.

Put it in the storage later.

What are you gonna do with this now?

I'll think of something.

Haider, can I speak with you quickly?

Yes, Madame.

Why is she calling you outside?

If Qaiser finds out, he will tell my dad.

And my dad...

My dad will plan my funeral.

You really think if you do what you want to,

it'll lead to your funeral?

Most definitely.

Will you come?

To my funeral?

I'll have to check my calendar.

I was watching this video.

I have an idea for next weekend's show.

It's western style dancing. Strange moves.

One second.

Take a look.

[Geeta] Is he coming?

He said he will.

Let me know if I need to get another dress made.

I'm not a dumb bitch like you to get married.

Give me some gossip. Is he good at "it"?

Well, he's learning.

Learning? Isn't he married?

We know that doesn't teach anyone shit.

- And Ahmad? - What about Ahmad?

You and Ahmad.

What do you guys do in bed?

Whatever he wants.

And what does he want?

What men always want...

nothing special.

Why? Why are you asking?

No, nothing.

You look pretty for the first time in your life.

[Music playing]

Did I ever tell you I got a diploma in interior design?

But when we got married, Saleem was like...

"Why decorate other people's houses when you can decorate your own."

Makes sense, I guess.

What's wrong, Mumtaz?

I think you need some air.

We're going to Joyland tonight and you're coming with us.

No, I am not feeling it.

And someone has to stay with Abba.

We'll ask Aunty Fayyaz. She'll take care of him.

Why would she?

Why do you think she brings food

to our house every other day since 2012?

What happened in 2012?

Tell me.

Her husband died.

Come now.

You go first.

It'll take forever to convince Abba.

I'm not coming back.

Go, I'm coming.

So dinner is ready and

I thought I'd ask one of the neighbours to come stay with you.

Oh I can stay with Brother Aman.

It's not a problem.

Really?

Yeah.

Wow, that's such a relief.

So, can we all go then?

Let the kids go.

What do you say, little one?

Okay, Abba? Is that okay? It's okay.

Where was I? Yeah, Parveen's tooth...

[Man] Give me one ticket.

Shabbo is performing, right?

[Man] - Darling [Woman] - Yes?

Can you give me a love bite?

Have you seen your face? Even a rabid bitch won't bite you.

[Audience cheering]

[Producer] What the fuck! Sohail!

Turn the song off!

[Sohail] Sir one of the generators is out!

[Shabnam] What the fuck!

- That was so embarrassing! [Producer] - Wait wait.

[Shabnam] My fans are so upset!

They come to watch me, not this lizard.

[Producer] Friends, technical problem, but we'll fix it in no time!

Fuck off! We didn't come here to listen to you!

Just bear with us.

You know how sensitive I am.

Okay, Biba!

I'm cancelling intermission, so your boys can go home.

Why me? Cancel Shabbo's! She isn't even ready to dance yet.

- Fuck off! I'll cancel you! - I'm not talking to you, sister!

- No intermission today. - Listen!

If Nilo or Shabnam miss a night, it doesn't matter for them...

- but it matters to me and my boys! - The theatre's pitch dark!

[Producer] Go! I can only play the music on backup power.

Go bang your heads in the dark!

They're abusing me outside and you're worried about yourself as usual.

Fine.

Let's do it.

How?

[Music playing]

[Audience singing] You should share with me, the secrets of your heart

[Music playing louder]

You wish to separate from me

I wish to destroy myself for you

You wish to separate from me

I wish to share with you Many sorrows and many joys

[Bass-heavy dance music playing]

I put all my faith in your love, my darling...

[Nucchi] You remember the last time we came?

On your birthday?

Watch where you're going!

[Man] Why don't you watch yourself.

It won't go more up, I swear. Just look straight ahead.

I can't look up. I can only look at you.

Allah, please forgive all my sins!

Allah, please be kind!

[Both screaming]

Please wash away my sins.

[Song] I put all my faith in your love, my darling

So if you can't be with me...

Then Biba, return my heart

[Audience cheering]

[Rana Amanullah] Mrs. Fayyaz!

[Aunt Fayyaz] Yes, Brother Aman?

What are you doing?

I'll be right there.

Can you bring me my phone, please?

The kids should've been back by now.

What are you doing?

If you could just help me a bit. I need to go to the bathroom.

Of course, I'm coming.

[Aunt Fayyaz] Here you go.

Aunty Fayyaz's special pudding...

It's just...

It's okay.

It's just stuck...

I'll clean this...

- Where's the mop? - You...

You... just sit.

Shall I bring fresh clothes?

No, I can manage.

It's just... This got stuck and...

It's not working.

[Rana Amanullah mumbles]

It's okay.

It's nothing.

It's nothing.

Rizwan isn't answering his phone.

What about your daughter-in-law?

She never answers, even when I'm home.

It's so late.

So just stay here.

I mean...

Wait for Saleem or Haider.

They'll walk you home.

5,000 views already!

Look!

[Biba snaps her fingers]

Where are you?

I'm here.

Then?

Sometimes...

I feel like I have nothing that's my own.

Everything feels borrowed or...

stolen from someone else.

What happened?

Abba's locked the door?

[Mumtaz] I'll check from inside.

[Saleem] Must have slept already.

It's fine, the girls can sleep with us.

[Mumtaz] Locked here also.

What happened?

Locked.

Where's Haider?

[Saleem] Look at the time.

This job of his...

[Saleem] Nucchi?

Come, let's go to bed.

Yeah.

Coming.

You go.

What the hell! Momo!

Wake up!

Momo!

Wake up! You've wet the bed.

[Neighbour 3] You're all talk.

[Creaking from downstairs]

[Mumtaz moaning]

Should I serve you tea?

[Rizwan] No.

This is a little...

embarrassing.

- Can I just say something? [Rizwan] - Ma, please be quiet...

We're talking.

Nothing untoward...

happened, I assure you.

Fine, I'm assured.

What about everyone else?

Are you going to knock on every door

and explain why my mother spent the night here?

What's wrong, man?

[Haider] They must have been tired, so they fell asleep.

What's the big deal?

[Rizwan] Easy to say when it's not your own mother.

What if it was a woman from your family?

So what do you want to do?

What do we do?

She isn't going to visit you anymore with her snacks...

and desserts.

And what should I do then?

Stay at home.

Why is that so hard?

[Rizwan] I got her a Netflix subscription, just to make her sit at home.

She still won't stop.

Why didn't you come last night?

What?

To get me?

Why didn't you come last night?

Your mother was out all night.

Why didn't you come looking?

Because you didn't even realise I wasn't home.

I'm not a smart woman. I know that.

I'm old, almost a ghost now.

I know that.

I'm really not of any use anymore.

I know that too.

But if I can be useful to him...

if I can take care of him...

offer support...

Then why shouldn't I?

[Rizwan] Are you crazy?

Fine, stay here then. Have your fun.

Don't ever come back.

Uncle, I respect you, so I came to talk.

But everyone seems to have lost it here.

I actually don't care what anyone says.

I can stay here.

You...

Haider will walk you home.

Please bring my dishes.

[Street noises]

[Water splashing]

[Saleem] Why are you out all night?

You need to stay at home more.

Why? What happened?

Abba said something?

No, just...

Keep an eye on Mumtaz.

What?

What "what"?

I don't understand what you mean?

Just take care of her.

She's your wife. It's not hard to understand.

But I do take care of her.

Good. Keep at it then.

Properly.

[Biba] Ashfaaq Sir is raising my pay, so I can finally have enough savings.

Savings for what?

For all my surgeries.

Being a girl is hard work, love.

What?

Nothing.

Geeta's also been waiting for me.

We always wanted to get it done together.

Why are you so quiet?

Why do you have to do all this?

What do you mean?

Nothing.

No, tell me.

Finish what you were saying.

Nothing just...

Tell me.

What's going on?

Speak up.

Just you...

I like you the way you are...

And you won't like me like that?

No, that's not what I said.

Did I ask you for your opinion?

I was just...

Just what? Saying shit?

I'm just saying.

Sorry, I'm sorry.

Leave me alone.

Biba, sorry.

Don't touch me.

Whatever I'm doing, I'm doing it for myself.

Fine.

Fine.

[Doctor] You're 17 to 18 weeks along.

Thanks to Allah, the baby looks good.

[Nucchi] Mumtaz! Congratulations.

The blood?

[Doctor] Some women spot.

Some heavier than others.

And by the grace of Allah, congrats...

It's a boy.

A boy!

- Yes. - Really?

- A son? - Yes.

Mumtaz, many congratulations!

- Praise be to Allah. - Praise be to Allah.

And we are sure it's a boy?

In my case, they...

Well, isn't this great news. [Phone ringing]

It's great news.

Saleem's calling...

He'll be so happy!

No, let me tell Haider first, please.

Of course. You should tell Haider first.

Then we'll see.

I'll just go take his call.

No, please wait with me.

She's still cleaning up.

I'll come with you. Just wait a bit.

Okay. Sure.

- Just wait with me a bit. - Yeah, yeah.

There's nothing to worry about, right?

No.

Okay, I'll just take this.

He gets worried.

The doctor's right here.

I think Haider should look for a normal job now.

He shouldn't be out so late anymore.

Anyway.

When wives get pregnant...

I don't know what happens to husbands.

They get so excited.

When I was pregnant with Momo,

Saleem became this hungry cheetah.

Couldn't keep his hands off me.

[Mumtaz] I feel like running away.

I'm joking.

Look at your face.

[Men speaking loudly]

[Bobby] Man, we have some questions.

[Qaiser] The boys are asking if her "stuff" is real or fake?

Are they real or not?

- How would I know? - You don't know?

[Nenson] Tell us man, it's just pals here.

I don't know, guys.

[Sunny] Forget that, relax first. Here!

[Bobby & Nenson] Come on, come on, come on!

[Cheering loudly]

[Bobby] Now, the real question.

What?

What's between her legs?

Don't worry. We won't tell.

Man, I don't know.

To be honest, I always kinda knew.

Knew what?

That our Haider will go for someone special.

Then he should also be special. Like her.

Is he thinking of becoming her disciple?

[Qaiser] Just tell us, Haider.

Does she have a dick or not?

[Group laughing]

Wait keep it on!

Let me take a picture.

It'd be kinda scary if she still has one though, no?

Be respectful, man, come on.

Maybe she has both, a dick and a pussy?

[Qaiser] Oi, keep it on! Don't let it fall.

I think that's enough.

Just one more picture.

I already took one guys.

Don't be a buzzkill.

I just said, keep it on!

It better not fall now!

Just one picture, man!

- I said keep it on! [Haider] - Enough!

[Qaiser] Son of a bitch!

- Qaiser, easy! - What are you doing?

What happened? Whose mom died?

For fuck's sake, we were just joking.

What was the joke?

What was the joke?

What's in my pants? Under my shirt?

Was that your joke?

And you? You lost your tongue?

Tell them!

Why are you acting like a corpse?

I've never wondered what's inside your pants.

Or how small your dick is.

Watch your mouth or I'll fucking break it.

Come! Try me!

Then watch me break your fucking face!

I say we both take our pants off

so everyone can see

what you've got and I've got!

Fuck off!

Stay right here.

Joke with me.

You love joking, right?

Tell me a joke. I'll tell you some good ones too.

[Spits]

[Music playing]

[Fan whirring]

Are you crazy?

What the fuck do you keep trying that for?

Are you brain dead or what?

You really don't know a fucking thing, do you?

Sorry, I made a mistake.

Get the fuck out, you faggot!

Leave!

I'm sorry. I made a mistake.

We can talk about this.

Leave!

I don't want to talk! Fuck off!

Don't you dare touch me!

I said stay away!

Back off!

Okay, I am. Let's talk.

Just talk to me.

Just for a minute.

Fuck this!

I admit I made a mistake.

Fuck off now!

I don't want to talk.

Just two minutes.

I don't want to talk!

- Get out! - Please, please.

We're done!

Don't ever show me your face again!

Not here, not at the theatre!

Fuck off, faggot!

You didn't get me the air conditioner.

Sorry.

I'll get it tomorrow.

There's no point now.

Why not?

Why's there no point?

Where are your shoes?

I don't know.

Maybe I left them at Biba's.

There's something else I need to tell you.

What?

I don't know.

I don't know.

I don't know.

We're going to have a baby.

A son.

[Crying]

[Sobbing]

[Street noises]

THE PRINCESS IS BACK

[Biba] The accommodation is on you guys.

And it better be a nice hotel.

I'm not staying in a shitty guest house.

[Film producer] Of course.

Don't worry, Madame.

We have a decent budget.

[Shahrukh] And two bookings for everything.

I'll be with her throughout the shoot.

He's my manager.

[Man] Congratulations. Haven't seen you in many days.

[Women talking]

Hello!

Hello!

[Aunty] How are you Mister Daddy?

I'm fine, where's Mumtaz?

She's there.

Am I still invisible?

What have you got on your face?

[Rana Amanullah] Haider...

[Madiha] We never got a cake this big!

That's because you're not 70.

When you are, it'll be this big.

Momina, no, don't touch it.

[Aunty] Mumtaz, you're glowing!

You kids do whatever you want, but I would suggest...

have the second one as soon as possible.

Yeah, you'll raise two for the price of one.

Get done with it, once and for all.

Imagine, Allah giving you a baby girl right after this.

I hope not.

[Aunty] No? Why would you say that?

I mean we got lucky the first time.

Why would we need to try again?

[Aunty] At least make tea for your guests.

I'll do that.

Look at the cake. It's so pretty.

You have really good taste.

[All family members] Happy birthday to you...

[Rana Amanullah] Thank you so much.

I'm too old to celebrate my birthday.

But my sons insisted, so I agreed.

[Rana Amanullah] I'm just so thankful to Allah for these two: Saleem and Haider.

My dearest Haider.

A palmist told me long ago

that Haider would be the last of the Rana men.

And I believed it.

[Mumtaz] Hey, come here. Want to play?

[Rana Amanullah] But Haider will soon prove that superstition wrong.

How about Tag? Ready?

Let's see who goes first.

I'll start.

[Joyful screams]

[Mumtaz] Where will you go?

Where will you go?

[Children and Mumtaz playing]

So what?

You didn't tag me yet! Didn't!

[Maeedah] I caught her! Her turn now!

Come on! Can't you run?

[Girls and Mumtaz screaming and laughing]

Mumtaz, be careful.

Got you!

[Mumtaz laughs]

Can I have the scissors?

Mumtaz, enough.

[Opens plastic]

[Knocking on the door]

[Haider] Can I come in, or are you gonna be a while?

[Mumtaz] No, I'll open.

You okay?

Yeah.

Did you have fun?

Yeah.

The cake was good.

What?

The cake... it was good.

Right?

70 years old.

Imagine...

What would we look like when we're 70?

I don't know.

You must be tired, no?

Me too.

[Kisses her head]

I'm going to bed. Coming?

Yeah, you go, I'll be there.

[Door slams]

Salam.

[Catering man] Your friend from Sargodha also called.

[Crying]

[Catering man] Sir, the bill.

Put it in the kitchen. I'll get the money.

Okay.

[Nucchi] Saleem's saying it's time.

Thank you, sir. And sorry.

[Man] We bear witness.

[People crying]

[Man] You don't throw flowers here. You throw them in the graveyard.

We bear witness.

[Saleem] Come Haider, let's go.

[Rana Amanullah] Haider, come.

[Uncle] Did she have a history...?

I mean...

of any mental illness?

[Saleem] What?

Nothing.

[Rana Amanullah] My grandson was called back before we could even see him.

[Saleem] She was crazy.

Saleem, be quiet, please.

Why?

I was quiet the whole day.

We are pretending she did nothing.

Sure! As if it was easy for her.

Then she shouldn't have done it!

What exactly was so troubling here...

that she had to kill my brother's son?

[Saleem] - I was aware of her ways. [Nucchi] - Saleem, enough!

I'm just speaking the truth.

[Saleem] I can't even say what I had seen her doing.

All of us knew deep down.

What kind of a mother does this?

She could have waited one more month

and then done whatever she wanted.

I told him to keep an eye on her.

[Throws cutlery]

[Saleem] What a day to finally show off your machismo.

I care for you, that's why I was speaking for you.

[Haider] Did I ask you to speak for me?

If only you'd been man enough, this wouldn't have happened.

Stop talking about her!

I'm not even saying anything, everyone else is!

No one else is saying anything!

Shut your mouth!

How many mouths will you shut? How many?

Shut it! Shut it!

You're still siding with her?

Still defending her?

- Can't you see what she did? [Nucchi] - What did she do?

And we didn't do anything?

He didn't do anything? You didn't do anything?

We've all killed her together!

We did not. Have you lost your mind?

Yes, I have!

She wanted to run away.

And I didn't help her.

So I did this too!

Look at him, standing here with his sad, puppy face!

He did this too!

We've all killed her!

- Nucchi, let's calm down... - I don't want to calm down!

Don't touch me!

Okay.

She's dead, Saleem! She's dead!

Here, I beg you! Please forgive her! And shut up!

- Okay, I'll be quiet. - Calm down.

Don't touch me!

Look at all of you crying now.

[Saleem] We just had a funeral, let's be civil.

[Nucchi] Say that to yourself!

All of us have killed her!

- Just shut up and sit with that! - Okay...!

[Nucchi] Stop fooling each other! Like you don't know why it happened.

[Music playing]

[Train noises]

[Knocks on door]

[Mumtaz] What are you doing here?

You know who I am?

Yes.

Your dad brought a photo.

Oh yeah.

My Abba wants me to say yes.

But I wanted to ask you first.

Ask me?

Yeah.

Just that, you know...

There's no pressure.

Can I get a job after marriage?

If you want to.

But if you'll be working after we get married,

then what will I do?

Be a housewife?

If you want to.

Of course...

But still if you want to say no...

you can tell me and I'll say no.

It's easier for the boy, to say no.

Do you want to say no?

Do you?

No.

Why?

You're handsome.

You too.

Handsome?

No, I meant...

I have to go now.

See you then.

When?

At the wedding?

At the wedding.

You know what I told my cousins.

I said I'm not going to a salon.

I'm going to be the first bride to do her own make-up.

You should have seen their faces!

Go now.

[Slams door]

[Music playing]