All language subtitles for Monaliz 1

"El Set Monalisa"
"Based on a true story"

"Episode One"

"Episode One"

"Special thanks to the media figure
Amr Adeeb"

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"The Story"

I return to you once again
and I still have stories to tell

But they’re not pleasant ones

Today’s topic has taken over
social media platforms

And all news outlets

And all news outlets

The story of Mona Lisa

Lady Monalisa

Your name is Monalisa?

Your name is Monalisa?

-Yes
-Isn’t that a bit unusual?

It is unusual

They say everyone carries
a share of their name

They say everyone carries
a share of their name

Maybe that’s why my story
carries a share of mine

A story you’ll also call strange
once you hear it, Mr Amr

Because for the first time,
you’ll meet someone this has happened to

Because for the first time,
you’ll meet someone this has happened to

Are you from Ismailia?

I wish I had stayed there

I wish I had stayed there

Ismailia is calm

It’s just like me

It’s just like me

My whole story began
when I came here, into the chaos

As if the chaos rejected me

Maybe because I rejected it too

Maybe because I rejected it too

Calm never meant emptiness
nor the absence of people

Calm never meant emptiness
nor the absence of people

Sometimes there are only a few people
yet you feel warmth among them

Sometimes there are only a few people
yet you feel warmth among them

And sometimes you’re surrounded by many

Yet you still feel exposed to the cold

And sometimes, you’re surrounded by people

And sometimes, you’re surrounded by people

you believe will protect you

But those you trusted to shield you

Turn out to be the ones who expose you

It seems you’re trying to present yourself
as the victim, lady Monalisa

Even though social media
is harshly criticizing you

Even though social media
is harshly criticizing you

And they believe, or are certain
that you’re guilty

I have 2 questions for you, Monalisa

I have 2 questions for you, Monalisa

The first question

Are you really a killer?

-Yes
-Yes?

-Yes
-Yes?

The second question

Did you really bring
a married couple together?

Did you really bring
a married couple together?

Yes

I brought a married couple together

Please, would you tell me the story?

Please, would you tell me the story?

-Let’s start from the beginning
-"The Story"

"Ismailia"

"Ismailia"

Stop here

Stop here

Thank you

-Good morning
-Good morning

O God, send Your prayers, peace,
and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad

Late again?

You’re basically writing
your resignation letter yourself

You won’t stop until they throw you out
of the kitchen for good

You won’t stop until they throw you out
of the kitchen for good

Please cover for me, Mona

I tried my best to avoid Mr Jad

He didn’t see me come in

He didn’t see me come in

Are you blind or what?

And the cameras and fingerprint system?
Didn’t those see you either?

You’ll end up owing the hotel money
because of all these deductions, Samia

-This is getting ridiculous, you’re in debt
-What can I do, Mona?

I can’t wake up early
what am I supposed to do?

I can’t wake up early
what am I supposed to do?

It would be better for you and for us
if you just stayed home

It would be better for you and for us
if you just stayed home

Since you can’t wake up early

Find me a husband and I’ll stay home
You won’t see me here again

Find you a husband!
I’d marry myself first

Why are both of you late, girls?

The kitchen opens in just one hour

The kitchen opens in just one hour

Good morning, Mr Jad

Samia, 3 days’ pay deducted for you

Why 3 days?!
I was only 3 minutes late

Why 3 days?!
I was only 3 minutes late

You know one minute equals one day to him

-Are you on my side or his, Mona?
-I’m on the side of truth, you were late

Now go prepare the buffet
before he deducts your whole month’s salary

Now go prepare the buffet
before he deducts your whole month’s salary

Why?
Fine, as you wish, I’m exhausted

Most beautiful Mona in the world

-Good morning, Sabrin
-Good morning

I want to ask you something, but please
don’t turn me down, for the Prophet’s sake

I want to ask you something, but please
don’t turn me down, for the Prophet’s sake

-Peace and blessings be upon him
-Peace and blessings be upon him

The moment she mentions the Prophet, Mona

The moment she mentions the Prophet, Mona

You know she wants a personal favor
I know you well

Mind your own business

It’s your turn to collect the savings fund
this month, and I really need it

Let me take it instead of you
and you can take my turn next month

Let me take it instead of you
and you can take my turn next month

I swear I really need it

For my daughter’s school expenses
and my father’s surgery

Sorry, Sabrin
maybe next time, I can’t

Sorry, Sabrin
maybe next time, I can’t

Why do you care? Why interfere?
Mind your business

I told you my father
is on the verge of death

I told you my father
is on the verge of death

He needs surgery and my daughter
has expenses too

He was also dying last time, Sabrin
at least change the story

He was also dying last time, Sabrin
at least change the story

No, that was my mother back then

Back then

It’s fine, Sabrin
take the savings fund

Even though it wasn’t your mother back then
it was your father too

Even though it wasn’t your mother back then
it was your father too

And I know everything you’re saying
is a lie

-But I’m doing this for God’s sake
-May God provide for you

and support you and never leave you
in need of anyone

and support you and never leave you
in need of anyone

May you be the one in need one day
not you, miss perfect

Enough, Sabrin, are you begging now?

I’m praying for you, Mona
Mr Jad

I’m praying for you, Mona
Mr Jad

I’ll take the savings fund this month
instead of Monalisa

And she’ll take mine next month

And she’ll take mine next month

So she’ll take it instead of you,
Monalisa, right?

Yes, Mr Jad, let her take it

Alright, come and show me today’s selection

Alright, come and show me today’s selection

Alright

Are you really giving her the savings fund?

Do you believe everything anyone tells you?

Do you believe everything anyone tells you?

I’m saving good deeds
for myself with God, girl

Good deeds erase the bad ones

So we may be covered on Judgment Day

Fine, Monalisa, forget about Sabrin

But what about the things you planned
to buy for yourself and your sister

But what about the things you planned
to buy for yourself and your sister

During this savings cycle
How will you get them now?

If they aren’t meant for me,
I’ll get them in their time

I’m worried about you, my dear

I’m worried about you, my dear

Believe me, this kind heart of yours
will get you into serious trouble someday

-And remember that I told you so
-You know what, Samia?

-And remember that I told you so
-You know what, Samia?

You were supposed to be born red with horns

You’re a devil, girl

You’re a devil, girl

Saying my kindness will ruin me

Now hurry up and finish your work
because I need you to cover my shift

I’ll be leaving after lunch today
and coming back for the night shift

Alright

I don’t understand,
what happened to this land?

Even though I did everything
I usually do

Why did it go bad?

Why did it go bad?

I don’t know what to tell you, sir

But the farm is weak this year

Just like the farms around us,
as you can see

Just like the farms around us,
as you can see

And I don’t want to overwater it

So the soil drainage doesn’t worsen

And increase the land’s salinity
it could turn barren

And increase the land’s salinity
it could turn barren

What do we do now?

I was planning to sell
at a higher price than before

Especially after the rent increased

Especially after the rent increased

After the last harvest I sold
what happened?

After the last harvest I sold
what happened?

I know you’re barely managing
and barely breaking even

But if you go to the landowner

But if you go to the landowner

And ask him to lower the rent

The land owner will tell you it’s none
of his business, and not his problem

He will ask you if you used to give him
a share of the harvest profits

That’s what he’ll say

What do we do now, Ateya?

What do we do now, Ateya?

God willing, things will work out, sir

I called the new agricultural engineer
and he’ll stop by to inspect the land

I called the new agricultural engineer
and he’ll stop by to inspect the land

It may just need fertilizer or potassium
God willing, it’ll be fine

God willing, excuse me now

Of course, sir
I’ll check the land

Hello, my dear

Hello, my dear

Walaa, did you call your sister
and find out where she is?

Walaa, did you call your sister
and find out where she is?

Yes, mom, I called her
she said she finished work

and she’s on her way now

Barakat

Barakat

Why are you sitting like this, so worried?

Please relax

As for the land
God will send His blessings

As for the land
God will send His blessings

And as for the girls
girls bring their own blessings

Relax, come on, relax

Relax, come on, relax

Here comes Monalisa

Here I am, who was asking about me?

Here I am, who was asking about me?

Here comes Cinderella

And what is Cinderella
compared to your daughter, Amal?

For example

For example

I think no one in this world is
named Monalisa except me and the painting

I think no one in this world is
named Monalisa except me and the painting

-God forgive them
-Welcome back safely, my dear

-Tell me how you are, how are things?
-Thank God

-Tell me how you are, how are things?
-Thank God

Look at him, his smile is wide again

And I’ve been trying
to calm him since morning

And I’ve been trying
to calm him since morning

Here comes the jealousy

Come on, get up, let’s eat

Have mercy on yourself, girl, put the phone
down and stop spying on your fiancé

Why don’t you leave Walaa alone
and let her deal with her disaster?

-And the food?
-I won’t eat

I’ll go see what’s wrong with her

-What’s wrong with her?
-Nothing

Her poor fiancé probably went out
without asking her permission

Her poor fiancé probably went out
without asking her permission

What’s wrong, girl?
Tell me

Ayman is cheating on me, Mona

Oh God
Again?

How is he cheating this time, Walaa?

How is he cheating this time, Walaa?

He’s been online for 2 hours
and didn’t message me

For 2 hours?!
Maybe he woke up and went back to sleep

For 2 hours?!
Maybe he woke up and went back to sleep

-He should still message me and tell me
-Do you own him or something?

He’s your fiancé, not your prisoner
stop acting like a child or he’ll leave

He’s your fiancé, not your prisoner
stop acting like a child or he’ll leave

Because I love him and want to check on him
all the time, that makes me suffocating?

That’s called ruining his mood
annoying him, making him hate his life

That’s called ruining his mood
annoying him, making him hate his life

Be easygoing and overlook things

I already am, it’s enough that I let him
train girls at the gym

I already am, it’s enough that I let him
train girls at the gym

Do you want to control
who he trains and who he doesn’t?

You’re becoming difficult to deal with

Be gentle, men don’t like this

Be gentle, men don’t like this

Oh really!

So what do men like then?

Has someone entered your life
and you don’t want to tell me?

Has someone entered your life
and you don’t want to tell me?

Confess, denial won’t help
I’ll find out

I swear I’m innocent, sir
still a pure spinster

Still searching for the righteous man
who’ll marry me and take me away

Still searching for the righteous man
who’ll marry me and take me away

Fine, but as long as you keep
living in the past

And obsessing over the neighbor’s son
who used to live across from you

And obsessing over the neighbor’s son
who used to live across from you

No one will marry you and take you away

You know it's my fault
for even telling you?

Stay with the one who woke up
and didn’t even bother to text you

Stay with the one who woke up
and didn’t even bother to text you

-I just remembered
-And that’s not all

He trains girls at the gym

1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3

He’s in serious trouble
when he answers my call

See?
See how his Snap score keeps going up?

-That means he’s cheating on me
-Let me see

Here

God protect your mind, my dear sister

I’ll show you, Ayman
I’ll show you when you answer

I’ll show you, Ayman
I’ll show you when you answer

-Where’s your sister?
-Leave her, she’s completely lost it

May God guide her

-Needs more salt
-Really?

-Needs more salt
-Really?

Now you’re correcting me and acting like
the chef? I taught you everything

I’m joking, Amal
Who cooks better than you anyway?

I’m joking, Amal
Who cooks better than you anyway?

-That’s right, behave yourself
-I am behaving, where’s Dad?

On the balcony
Go call him, I’m starving

On the balcony
Go call him, I’m starving

My heart tells me, and my heart never lies

That this kind and sweet man
is hiding something from his daughter

There’s nothing, my daughter
don’t worry

There’s nothing, my daughter
don’t worry

No

If I’m worried
then something must be wrong

If I’m worried
then something must be wrong

What is it, my dear?
What’s troubling you?

The land is sick this year

Neither fertilizer nor treatment is helping

And the harvest won’t even
cover its own costs

And the harvest won’t even
cover its own costs

Fixing this damage
will take a lot of time and effort

That’s all?
You scared me

That’s all?
You scared me

I thought it was something serious

How much effort are we talking about?

Listen, I’ll drag Walaa with me by force

Listen, I’ll drag Walaa with me by force

And the girls from work too

Each of us will grab a shovel
and strike the land hard

Each of us will grab a shovel
and strike the land hard

Until the sickness gives up
and leaves the land alone

The important thing is don’t be sad
remember you have strong daughters

The important thing is don’t be sad
remember you have strong daughters

Everything in this world is at your service

Everything in this world is at your service

What matters is that you’re here with us
and well

And God brings nothing but goodness

And God brings nothing but goodness

Your kindness toward me
gives me strength and patience, my daughter

Your kindness toward me
gives me strength and patience, my daughter

We get our strength from you

And we learned this kindness from you

-Do you know what I suspect?
-What?

-Do you know what I suspect?
-What?

That you’re my real daughter

And that Walaa is my sister’s daughter
God rest her soul

And that Walaa is my sister’s daughter
God rest her soul

Because I don’t feel from her
the same kindness I feel from you

I feel like she doesn’t care about me

Do you know what I’ll do if you say again
that I’m your sister’s daughter, Barakat?

Do you know what I’ll do if you say again
that I’m your sister’s daughter, Barakat?

I’ll stop calling you Dad, how about that?

Enough, you’re too kindhearted

I say this because you exhaust yourself
constantly

I say this because you exhaust yourself
constantly

Working day and night

Taking care of yourself and her too

Taking care of yourself and her too

While she seems like...

she just leaves everything to God

"Walking in God’s light"

"I pray and say, O God"

"I pray and say, O God"

"O God"

She’s in love, Barakat

She's on the look out,
pray God opens her eyes

She has no time, but I’m devoted to you
don’t worry

She has no time, but I’m devoted to you
don’t worry

This is the lawyer handling your land case

This is the lawyer handling your land case

He said he’ll meet me tonight

God willing

Haven’t you lost hope in this matter, Dad?

Haven’t you lost hope in this matter, Dad?

Why would I lose hope?
Even if it takes a hundred years

I’ll keep pursuing this case
until I get your land back

I’ll keep pursuing this case
until I get your land back

A right never disappears
as long as someone fights for it

Alright

Monalisa

Monalisa

Mom’s going to kill me
she’s been sitting at the table waiting

Come on, before she scolds us too
come on

Come on, before she scolds us too
come on

-Come on, my dear
-Tell me, how did people love back then?

-We’ve never been in love
-Really?

-We’ve never been in love
-Really?

After all this trouble

You tell me this after I came all the way
from Cairo?

No, Mr Yahya, this is unacceptable

Impossible, you can’t say that to me
after all this distance, you say tomorrow?

Impossible, you can’t say that to me
after all this distance, you say tomorrow?

Fine, what choice do I have?
Fine

Goodbye

Mom, he said he has some things to do
and asked to wait until tomorrow

-Didn’t you confirm with him, son?
-I did

-Didn’t you confirm with him, son?
-I did

What does that mean?
We’ll sleep in a dusty apartment?

-What can we do?
-It’s in God’s hands

-What can we do?
-It’s in God’s hands

May it be the last night here

Is that Monalisa?

-How are you, Aunt Samiha?
-How are you, my dear?

-How are you, Aunt Samiha?
-How are you, my dear?

-I’m well
-Wonderful

You’ve grown into a beautiful girl

You’ve grown into a beautiful girl

Tell me, how are Amal
and Barakat and Walaa?

-They’re all well
-I missed you all

I want to go see them, Hasan

-You must
-They’re upstairs, Aunt, go ahead

Alright

Hello, Aliaa

Hello, Aliaa

-Aren’t you going to greet me, Monalisa?
-No, I won’t

-Aren’t you going to greet me, Monalisa?
-No, I won’t

By the way, Hasan, I sent you a Facebook
friend request and you never responded

By the way, Hasan, I sent you a Facebook
friend request and you never responded

And I sent you many messages

The last one was on your birthday

The last one was on your birthday

I said happy birthday, and send my regards
to Aunt Samiha, but you ignored me

Anyway,
I deleted all the messages and blocked you

Anyway,
I deleted all the messages and blocked you

For the record, I don’t use social media

I was in France and I've just returned
so I didn’t see them

I was in France and I've just returned
so I didn’t see them

Yes, I see you in photos
I noticed you travel all the time

Always on the move

Always on the move

How do you see my photos if you blocked me?

I created a fake account to watch you

A fake account! So you spy on me?

Welcome back safely

Thank you

What nonsense is this?
What stupid thing did I just say?

What nonsense is this?
What stupid thing did I just say?

People of the house, did you forget us?

Hello

-How are you, Amal?
-Welcome

-How are you, Amal?
-Welcome

-How are you, my dear?
-How are you my dear?

-How are you?
-How have you been?

-Please, come in
-I missed you

-Please, come in
-I missed you

-Come in, welcome
-You’ve brought light and joy with you

-Hello
-How are you, sir?

-Hello
-How are you, sir?

-Blessed is this day
-Peace and blessings be upon the prophet

-How are you, sir?
-God protect you, Hasan, come in

-Please, come in
-Come in, Aunt Samiha

-Please, come in
-Come in, Aunt Samiha

-How are you both? How have you been?
-Welcome, thank God

I’m so happy!

Where’s Walaa?

Where’s Walaa?

-Walaa
-Yes, Dad?

Come greet your Aunt Samiha

Coming

Coming

-Walaa is engaged
-Really?

-Congratulations, my dear, congratulations
-Yes, thank you

-Congratulations, my dear, congratulations
-Yes, thank you

-Aunt Samiha
-Hello

How are you?

How are you?
You’ve become a beautiful bride

How are you?
You’ve become a beautiful bride

-How are you, Hasan?
-I’m good, how are you?

The girls have grown up
I just saw Monalisa at the door

The girls have grown up
I just saw Monalisa at the door

Many young men have asked for her hand

-She will marry soon, but you two never age
-God willing

-She will marry soon, but you two never age
-God willing

You look the same

You’re the one getting younger

I swear I missed you

I swear I missed you

Why were you gone so long?

-Work
-Tell me, how is Mr. Tawfiq?

-Work
-Tell me, how is Mr. Tawfiq?

-We don’t want to upset you, Mr. Barakat
-Why? God forbid

-We don’t want to upset you, Mr. Barakat
-Why? God forbid

Recently, because of work pressure
and everything

My father became
very ill and suffered a stroke

There is no power nor strength
except with God

There is no power nor strength
except with God

When did this happen?

Some time ago

We’ve been exhausted going between doctors
here and abroad

We’ve been exhausted going between doctors
here and abroad

No improvement

What have you done?
How could you say that?

I don’t know, I spoke like a fool

I don’t know, I spoke like a fool

I was trying to act proud
and pretend I didn’t care

I swear,
all that education was wasted on you

I swear,
all that education was wasted on you

I don’t know, I hadn’t seen him for years
and suddenly he was in front of me

Listen, hang up now

I’ll go hear what they’re saying
then I’ll call you back

I’ll go hear what they’re saying
then I’ll call you back

Fine, and find out if Samiha’s son
is married or not

-Fine
-Or engaged

-Fine
-Or if he’s interested in someone

-Fine
-Or if he’s interested in someone

How am I supposed to find that out?

I don’t know, figure it out, Walaa
aren’t you a detective all day long?

I don’t know, figure it out, Walaa
aren’t you a detective all day long?

Or are you only good
at tracking your fiancé?

-Do something, your sister needs you
-Fine

-Do something, your sister needs you
-Fine

-Goodbye
-Goodbye

And the landlord kept calling nonstop

And the landlord kept calling nonstop

From the tone of his last call

It felt like he was threatening
to file a case or something like that

It felt like he was threatening
to file a case or something like that

Hasan and his siblings kept pressuring me

"Leave this apartment, Mom
we don’t want it anymore"

"Leave this apartment, Mom
we don’t want it anymore"

The only thing that made me hold on to it

was that my happiest memories
with Abu Hasan

and being your neighbor
meant so much to me

I thought it over

And realized there’s no way
we’ll return here again

So there’s no point in keeping it

So there’s no point in keeping it

It rightfully belongs to its owner

Yes, and it no longer
suits your status either

Yes, and it no longer
suits your status either

Aliaa is calling

She must be asking when we’re coming back

-Hello, my dear
-Hello, Mom

Did you leave yet?

Looks like we’ll stay the night here

The man will meet us tomorrow

Really?
Didn’t you say you’d finish today?

Really?
Didn’t you say you’d finish today?

He has circumstances, Aliaa
what can we do?

Honestly, we’re happy sitting
with loved ones

Honestly, we’re happy sitting
with loved ones

They’re taking great care of us

Alright, my dear, but don’t be late

Alright, my dear, but don’t be late

Goodbye

Where are you taking me tonight?

-Wherever you want
-Let’s go

My dear

Ever since the divorce

she’s grown very attached to me

she’s grown very attached to me

She stays by my side all the time

And if she doesn’t come with me
on a trip like this

And if she doesn’t come with me
on a trip like this

She keeps calling constantly
all night long

May God never take you away from her

May God never take you away from her

There’s nothing more tender
than daughters, my dear

Yes, you’re right

-May God preserve this blessing
-Amen

-May God preserve this blessing
-Amen

You haven’t changed

No, what do you mean "changed",
Mr. Barakat?

This is how we were raised

It doesn’t matter whether we live in
a small home or a palace

We’re content with what we have

We’re content with what we have

And I raised my children this way too

Yes, money comes and goes

But character is what lasts

But character is what lasts

Dad, Mr Ahmed, the lawyer, is calling you

Excuse me

Why a lawyer?
God forbid anything bad

Why a lawyer?
God forbid anything bad

Monalisa’s inheritance from her father

He filed a case against the governorate

-That old case?
-Yes

-That old case?
-Yes

-Why has it come up again now?
-The lawyer...

Something new came up

Something new came up

and a new lawyer is now actively
handling the case

God willing,
the right will return to its owner

Of course, of course
God willing

Of course, of course
God willing

Excuse me, I’ll go meet him at the café

-Come on, take your uncle Barakat, my son
-Of course

-Come on, take your uncle Barakat, my son
-Of course

No, what do you mean?
Not at all

I’ll go to the café and be right back

Take him with you, what will he do sitting
with women?

Take him with you, what will he do sitting
with women?

We want to talk freely

-Alright, come on
-Let’s go, rescue me from this gathering

-Alright, come on
-Let’s go, rescue me from this gathering

-Let’s go, son, excuse us
-Excuse us

-Take care of Mr. Barakat
-Yes

Goodbye

Goodbye

"Rescue me!"

How is Monalisa doing?

-Are you confident, sir?
-Of course

-Are you confident, sir?
-Of course

If we win this case

and the governorate returns the land

and the governorate returns the land

Do you know how much it could be worth?

It will exceed thirty million pounds

God is great, oh Lord

God is great, oh Lord

Grant us relief, oh Lord

So I don’t feel like I failed that girl
or gave up her right

So I don’t feel like I failed that girl
or gave up her right

Excuse me, sir

We could seek help
from Counselor Saeed Maarouf

We could seek help
from Counselor Saeed Maarouf

You must know him
he could help

But of course, we rely on you

But of course, we rely on you

Of course not

We don’t need anyone else

I’ve been working on this case for years

I’ve been working on this case for years

I gathered all the documents and records

That prove Monalisa’s father owned the land

That prove Monalisa’s father owned the land

And that she is the sole legal heir

God willing, it will work out

I’ll leave you now, I’m in a hurry
and need to go to my office

I’ll leave you now, I’m in a hurry
and need to go to my office

-Goodbye, please
-Your coffee, sir

I don’t want it

Listen, Mr Barakat

-Do you like backgammon?
-Traditional or closed?

-Do you like backgammon?
-Traditional or closed?

Bring us the backgammon, please

I know that look

I know that look

I used to stand like that after a breakup
or when a new love began

I used to stand like that after a breakup
or when a new love began

I’m in neither situation

I’m stuck somewhere in between

What does that even mean?
I don’t understand

What does that even mean?
I don’t understand

I thought I had moved on, as they say
and forgotten everything

Then suddenly, he was in front of me

I realized I was confused
and couldn’t focus

I realized I was confused
and couldn’t focus

Wait, moved on?

So there’s a story

Tell me everything from the beginning

Tell me everything from the beginning

When did you meet and how?

-And why did you break up?
-No, I didn’t break up with him

-And why did you break up?
-No, I didn’t break up with him

-He left me
-What do you mean?

-Who would leave someone like you?
-Someone did

No, I’m serious
I mean it

No, I’m serious
I mean it

Is there anyone like you?

Not in beauty, not in kindness,
not in loyalty

Who is this fool?
What’s his name?

Who is this fool?
What’s his name?

His name is Hasan

We were neighbors since childhood

He lived in the apartment above ours

We loved each other
from elementary school through university

He promised he would marry me

Until his family’s situation changed

His father opened a large textile factory
in Cairo

His father opened a large textile factory
in Cairo

And their wealth grew significantly

They now have villas, mansions, and cars

They now have villas, mansions, and cars

Hasan went to work with his father

And from that moment,
he ignored me completely

And from that moment,
he ignored me completely

He never even told me it was over

He never said he wouldn’t marry me

He never said he changed his mind

He never said he changed his mind

He just disappeared

And ever since then, I feel like something
was left unfinished

And ever since then, I feel like something
was left unfinished

We never properly ended it

And we never stayed together either

I don’t know anymore if the door is open
only from my side

or from his side too

or from his side too

Didn’t you say he suddenly
appeared in front of you?

Didn’t you say he suddenly
appeared in front of you?

-Ask him
-Of course not, what would I even ask him?

Ask him, girl, what’s the harm?

What are you saying! Should I ask him
if he still loves me or not?

What are you saying! Should I ask him
if he still loves me or not?

That’s impossible
even if it kills me

I desperately want to know
if there’s another woman in his life or not

Well, look at you two, enjoying yourselves

Why did you leave your work and sit here?

What is it, Mr Jaber?
Didn’t we finish the work?

And when we finish
do we sit where the customers sit?

Or do we go into the kitchen to hand over
our shift?

We go into the kitchen
to hand over our shift

Then go on and do your job

Then go on and do your job

And don’t complain about deductions
at the end of the month

-Listen, did they leave?
-Yes, he took his Mom to their apartment

Are they going to sleep there
while it’s still dirty?

No, your mother sent someone to clean it

Before they hand it over to the landlord
tomorrow morning

Before they hand it over to the landlord
tomorrow morning

Why are they handing it over
to the landlord?

Aunt Samiha said he offered them money
to vacate the apartment

Aunt Samiha said he offered them money
to vacate the apartment

So when I finally see him again
it turns out he came to sell the apartment?

I swear, I have the worst luck

I swear, I have the worst luck

When I saw him, Walaa
I got flustered just like I used to

Except now, the idiot has gotten
even more handsome

Except now, the idiot has gotten
even more handsome

Listen, this can’t be discussed
over the phone

We need to talk face to face, come upstairs

-Okay, I’m coming up
-Alright, see you

-Okay, I’m coming up
-Alright, see you

What’s this?

Did you just get back?

Yes, I just finished work

You finished work just now?
What kind of work?

Minister of Environment

Minister of Environment

I work as a cook

You know I’ve always been good at cooking

I know

-Where are you going?
-Why do you ask?

How embarrassing!

How embarrassing!

You’re right, why should I care?

And why do you care to know
whether I just got back or what I do?

You’re right,
that’s none of my business either

You’re right,
that’s none of my business either

Anyway, don’t stay out this late again

Take care of yourself

Walaa

Calm down, relax, sweetheart

Calm down, relax, sweetheart

"What snapchat score went up
while I was at practice?"

This is what happened, Ayman
and you’re lying to me

"I swear I’m not lying, girl"

-"I was at practice when you called"
-Oh

How are you, Ayman?
Hang up and I’ll check the score myself

"Please talk some sense into your sister
she’s gone crazy"

"Please talk some sense into your sister
she’s gone crazy"

Listen, I’ll delete Snap from her phone entirely
Goodbye

Why did you hang up?
I was about to make him confess

Why did you hang up?
I was about to make him confess

Did you find out if he’s married
or engaged or in love

or if he’s still single, God willing?

-I didn’t find out anything
-You’re always useless

-I didn’t find out anything
-You’re always useless

I ran into him on my way back

-He said he and his mom are coming tomorrow
-I know

-He said he and his mom are coming tomorrow
-I know

Aunt Samiha said they’ll come
after handing over the apartment

-So?
-So what?

-So?
-So what?

-Don’t play dumb
-What?

I swear I’ll smash your head

What am I supposed to do?

What am I supposed to do?

Girl, haven’t you loved each other
for years

and agreed he’d come
and propose to you?

and agreed he’d come
and propose to you?

-You know that’s true
-Exactly

When you see him
bring it up directly

Call him out and hold him accountable

-I can’t
-Why?

I’m scared, Walaa

I don’t want to fall for him again

only for him to do the same thing
and leave me all over again

You’re exhausting yourself
when you could be putting your mind at ease

You’re exhausting yourself
when you could be putting your mind at ease

I’m afraid the truth will hurt me even more

Do you know what would happen
if he says he forgot me or loves someone else?

Do you know what would happen
if he says he forgot me or loves someone else?

I’ve seen pictures of him
with girls like that

I’ve seen pictures of him
with girls like that

Yes, there are plenty of them these days

Men these days drift the wrong way
not the right one

Men these days drift the wrong way
not the right one

But you’re the right choice
Don’t you know your worth?

-If he doesn’t see that, he’s a fool
-He truly is

-If he doesn’t see that, he’s a fool
-He truly is

But I love him

I couldn’t control myself when I saw him

Listen, listen, this is serious

When you get the chance to talk to him

find out where he stands

find out where he stands

Guide me, Walaa

I want to learn from someone
successful in relationships like you

I’ll call Ayman and continue fighting with him

Why did the score go up, Ayman?

I’ll wait until you finish the transfer

I’ll prepare the money
and we’ll meet in the afternoon

I’ll prepare the money
and we’ll meet in the afternoon

-Alright, I won’t be late, God willing
-Excuse me

-Goodbye
-Congratulations in advance

May God make it easy for you, my dear

May God make it easy for you, my dear

-I told you to leave that bag for me
-Take another one, I’m not giving this up

-No, I want this one
-You’re not getting it

Good morning to the two
most beautiful girls

Good morning, Auntie
What a lovely surprise!

Good morning, Auntie
Good morning, Hasan

Good morning, Auntie
Good morning, Hasan

-Good morning
-Good morning, my dear

-Is your mother awake?
-Yes

Good morning, Samiha
You know I always wake up early

Good morning, Samiha
You know I always wake up early

I pray Fajr and prepare breakfast
before Miss Monalisa leaves

You’re truly lucky

You’re truly lucky

Let Hasan drop you off on his way

No, drop me off where?
That’s not possible

No, drop me off where?
That’s not possible

What’s not possible?

You’re like brother and sister, my dear
He’s going to handle the transfer anyway

Come on, go with him

Come on, go with him

-Brother and sister!
-Let it go for now

Let him take you so you won’t be late

No, you know I like being late, Mom

No, you know I like being late, Mom

Come on, let me take you, what’s wrong?

-She's already late
-Come on

-No, I’m not late
-Yes, you are

-No, I’m not late
-Yes, you are

-I’m not late
-Let him take you, it’s Hasan

Come, Samiha
Let’s have breakfast together

-That’s better
-I made breakfast just like the old days

-That’s better
-I made breakfast just like the old days

Come on, dear, go on

-Take care of her, Hasan
-Go with your brother, dear

-Take care of her, Hasan
-Go with your brother, dear

What’s wrong?
It’s no trouble to give you a ride

Do you actually enjoy being late or what?
I don’t get it

But you’ve changed a lot

But you’ve changed a lot

You’ve become even more beautiful

I’m talking to you

I’m talking to you

You’re talking to me?

I thought you were on the phone

No, I’m talking to you
Look at me when I speak to you

No, I’m talking to you
Look at me when I speak to you

and tell me what’s wrong

Do you remember when we used to play
in the street as kids?

Do you remember when we used to play
in the street as kids?

No, I don’t remember

Yes, you do
You remember and you’re lying

Yes, I’m lying, Hasan
Because I never forgot

Yes, I’m lying, Hasan
Because I never forgot

Why deny it?

I knew nothing about you for years, Hasan

Even though I followed everything about you
on Facebook and Instagram

Even though I followed everything about you
on Facebook and Instagram

So you’ve been watching me
You must’ve used a fake account

How else would I find out about you

How else would I find out about you

Didn’t you say you blocked me?

You never tried to look for me, Hasan

Even though I never stopped checking
your profile

Even though I never stopped checking
your profile

You’ve always been like this, causing drama

Yes, that’s who I am
I speak my mind and can’t hide my feelings

Yes, that’s who I am
I speak my mind and can’t hide my feelings

But you’re the one
who seems to have forgotten

No, I didn’t forget
I remember everything

Liar

Liar

I see your photos with so many girls

Those are just work meetings

Really?
And all your meetings are with girls?

Really?
And all your meetings are with girls?

Why is that?
Are you a hairstylist?

I’m not naive, Hasan

I’m not naive, Hasan

And it doesn’t matter anyway

You don’t owe me anything,
so no need to lie

Tell me the truth, Hasan

Who are all those girls?

I barely have any time

I barely have any time

I’m working nonstop, I...

If that man hadn’t insisted
I wouldn’t have come

or finished the apartment matter at all

or finished the apartment matter at all

So you wouldn’t have come
if he hadn’t insisted?

Honestly, yes

But wait

I think I’ll be coming more often soon

I’m thinking of moving to Ismailia

I really love Ismailia

So, turn right and
you’ll see the hotel entrance

Yes, stop at that entrance and let me out

Yes, stop at that entrance and let me out

Do you think this is a taxi?
If you don’t value me

at least respect the car you’re riding in

May God bless you with more

May God bless you with more

Thank you, I’ve troubled you enough

What time will you finish?

I might get used to being spoiled like this

I might get used to being spoiled like this

Go take care of your work
and stay away from me, God protect you

What time will you finish?
I’ll come pick you up anyway

What time will you finish?
I’ll come pick you up anyway

No, don’t come
I don’t know when I’ll finish

and I won’t ride with you again

-We’ll see
-We’ll see, goodbye

-We’ll see
-We’ll see, goodbye

-Why did you come?
-Didn’t I tell you I would?

When I say I’ll do something
I do it

When I say I’ll do something
I do it

I told you I won’t ride with you
You can leave

I will leave if you don’t get in now

Seriously?
Are you threatening me, Hasan?

Just go

Damn you, you wanted this

Damn you, you wanted this

You should’ve insisted more

You should’ve gotten in the car with him

I acted proud
so I wouldn’t embarrass myself again

I acted proud
so I wouldn’t embarrass myself again

but he left immediately

He’s right, you’re the one at fault

He came to you, it was your chance
to talk and settle things

He came to you, it was your chance
to talk and settle things

Why can’t you understand me?

I do understand you

I do understand you

But as long as there’s unfinished business
between you

you’re the only one who’ll suffer

Listen, don’t ever talk to me
about Ayman again

and don’t tell me what I should do, okay?

I just give advice

I just give advice

But I fall apart when it comes to myself

-Why do you think that is?
-Because you’re too kind

-Why do you think that is?
-Because you’re too kind

You lost him, the smartest of your sisters

That’s why he took his mother and left
You drove him away

That’s why he took his mother and left
You drove him away

He left!

He really left?

What’s wrong, Mona?

Please leave me alone, I can’t take it

Oh really!
Are the girls jealous of you or what?

Oh really!
Are the girls jealous of you or what?

Honestly, he’s worth being jealous over

-He’s handsome
-May God protect us from your jealousy

Come on, Mona,
why would I be jealous of you?

Come on, Mona,
why would I be jealous of you?

I’m trying to help you, girl
So you two can make up if you fought

and appreciate what you have

and appreciate what you have

Seriously, what happened?
Did something happen or not?

What I feared most happened
He disappeared again

What I feared most happened
He disappeared again

-What? Did you fight?
-No, we didn’t

He disappeared on his own

He disappeared on his own

I’ve been calling and
texting him for a week no reply

This is exactly what he did last time

This is exactly what he did last time

Monalisa, someone is asking for you outside

-Who is it?
-I don’t know, come see

-Who is it?
-I don’t know, come see

Hasan!

Hasan!

Monalisa

I love you, Monalisa
I love you

I love you, Monalisa
I love you

What are you doing?
Get down

Get down

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

I know that for the past week

I’m sorry, really sorry

I’m sorry, really sorry

but it was because
I was planning this surprise

This is so embarrassing!
What am I supposed to do?

Take it, don’t ruin what I planned

Take it, don’t ruin what I planned

Thank you
Now go, people are staring

-Wait, wait, I prepared something to say
-Go

-Wait, wait, I prepared something to say
-Go

I love you and I want to marry you

What did you just say?!

What are you saying?

I love you, Monalisa
Will you marry me?

Are you serious?

Are you serious?

Wait a moment

Okay

Finish your work so I can take you home

Goodbye

Goodbye

Mr. Barakat

We came today to ask for your daughter
Monalisa’s hand

We came today to ask for your daughter
Monalisa’s hand

for our son Hasan

But I’d like to ask your permission
for something

and I hope you’ll understand

We won’t be able to hold a wedding

because you know Abu Hasan’s condition

because you know Abu Hasan’s condition

And traditions prevent us
from having celebrations

He cannot attend
and this is his first son’s marriage

After everything that happened to him

After everything that happened to him

he no longer likes appearing before people

He can’t bear the pity
he sees in their eyes

He can’t bear the pity
he sees in their eyes

So we ask your permission to proceed
with the marriage contract

and take our bride to her new home,
God willing

and take our bride to her new home,
God willing

Yes, but we want to celebrate
our daughter, Samiha

Of course, Amal doesn’t mean
any disrespect to your words, Mrs. Samiha

Of course, Amal doesn’t mean
any disrespect to your words, Mrs. Samiha

I know you’re speaking according to
proper customs

I know you’re speaking according to
proper customs

But you also understand

I agree

At least a small celebration at home

so we can invite the neighbors
and her close friends

May God bless you both

May God bless you both

and unite you in happiness

"Greetings to the bride’s family"

"Greetings to the bride’s family"

"Greetings to the groom’s family"

"Greetings to the bride’s family"

"Greetings to the groom’s family"

"Greetings to the groom’s family"

"You’ve brightened our celebration"

"and filled our hearts with joy"

"and filled our hearts with joy"

"You’ve brightened our celebration"

"and filled our hearts with joy"

"With roses and jasmine
adorning the couple’s stage"

"With roses and jasmine
adorning the couple’s stage"

"Greetings to the bride’s family"

"Greetings to the bride’s family"

"And greetings to the groom’s family"

Ever since my sister, may she rest in peace
and your father passed away

I raised you myself

You became more like my daughter than Walaa

both to me and to Amal

both to me and to Amal

Since then, our only fear has been
the day you'll leave us

I don’t remember my parents, Dad

You’re the only family I’ve ever known

It’s hard for me

It’s hard for me

that today I’ll be leaving the one
who loved and cared for me the most

But this is life

But this is life

Who said that I'm leaving you?

You’ll always find me here

Listen, my dear

God knows I never deprived either of you
of anything

God knows I never deprived either of you
of anything

You never went hungry

Whatever provision God gave me

Whatever provision God gave me

whether little or much

I gave it to you both

I never let you feel like you were missing
anything

Now you’re stepping into a new life

Now you’re stepping into a new life

and a completely different world

There will be a mansion, servants, and luxury

There will be a mansion, servants, and luxury

Don’t let it show on your face

so they won’t think you came from poverty

so they won’t think you came from poverty

I have everything I need because of you

Don’t worry about me

Don’t worry about me

Aren’t we leaving?

Aren’t we leaving?

Come on, my dear

Take good care of her, Hasan

Of course I will, Mr Barakat

Give me the address so the driver
can follow you with Monalisa’s belongings

Give me the address so the driver
can follow you with Monalisa’s belongings

so we can help if he gets lost
or something happens

No, don’t worry

No, don’t worry

People from my side
will collect the luggage from him

and we’ll head straight to our honeymoon

Alright, my dear
May you arrive safely

Alright, my dear
May you arrive safely

Let’s go

Aliaa showed me a photo of the mansion
you’ll live in

Each of you has a suite as big as
our whole apartment

May God bless your new life

May God bless your new life

None of that matters
What matters is that I’ll be with Hasan

Alright

-Listen, call me as soon as you arrive
-Okay

-Listen, call me as soon as you arrive
-Okay

-And tell me everything
-Enough

-Goodbye, Hasan
-Goodbye

-Goodbye, Hasan
-Goodbye

-Move aside for the car
-Take care

Call me
You’ll tell me everything

-Okay, I will
-Okay

-Okay, I will
-Okay

"You troublemakers!
Here comes the troublemaker to you"

"You who start all the fights!
I'll show you some real disrespect"

"You who start all the fights!
I'll show you some real disrespect"

Why did you bring us here?

Where are we?

Where are we?

Come on, Hasan

Get out and open the door for your bride

and take her to her new home

and take her to her new home

-Is this your house?
-Yes, this is our home, my dear

-Is this your house?
-Yes, this is our home, my dear

Welcome home, bride

Are you joking, Hasan?

You borrow my car
and ignore all my calls?

You borrow my car
and ignore all my calls?

What’s wrong, Ragheb? Calm down

Just like when I lent you and your mother
4,200 pounds

Just like when I lent you and your mother
4,200 pounds

and you ignored my calls then too
Give me the key

and you ignored my calls then too
Give me the key

Give me the key
You people are nothing but trouble

Take it easy, Ragheb, this is my wedding

Congratulations, bride
Now give me the key

Give me the key, man