1 00:00:30,700 --> 00:00:34,437 THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON 2 00:02:25,782 --> 00:02:31,955 Director Youssef Chahine 3 00:02:33,189 --> 00:02:36,826 Subtitled by ANIS EBEID CAIRO - EGYPT 4 00:02:39,528 --> 00:02:43,933 Hard-subs transcription by Dementia KG - October, 2015 5 00:02:52,108 --> 00:02:54,176 Get the rest of the money. 6 00:02:57,680 --> 00:03:03,286 Give me a pilaster to buy bread. I swear, I'm hungry. 7 00:03:03,953 --> 00:03:07,490 How could a man working for Mr. Tolba, say such a thing! 8 00:03:08,310 --> 00:03:12,294 If you say another word, I'll make him kill you. 9 00:03:16,699 --> 00:03:20,502 Mr. Samir, you're a bastard! 10 00:03:27,910 --> 00:03:30,847 "Coffee and Theatre" 11 00:03:38,755 --> 00:03:40,923 - What is it? - The flywheel. 12 00:03:41,124 --> 00:03:43,926 Call Hasoona, tell him to come and fix it right away. 13 00:03:44,027 --> 00:03:46,896 - Distract him. - How? 14 00:03:48,398 --> 00:03:52,735 Do something, the machine must be repaired at once. 15 00:03:54,604 --> 00:03:58,308 It can be repaired, but it'll have to wait till tomorrow. 16 00:03:59,442 --> 00:04:01,476 We're talking about now. 17 00:04:01,577 --> 00:04:04,246 The nut inside the bolt is worn out. 18 00:04:04,347 --> 00:04:07,217 It won't function properly, not even for two hours. 19 00:04:07,384 --> 00:04:09,352 What's the use of you, then? 20 00:04:09,552 --> 00:04:12,222 Or are you too old? 21 00:04:13,256 --> 00:04:18,661 Get him right away. I want things to run properly. 22 00:04:20,730 --> 00:04:25,902 Hasoona! You promised me you'd come again. 23 00:04:28,972 --> 00:04:31,341 We played volley ball with them. 24 00:04:32,041 --> 00:04:34,076 - In the club. - Really? 25 00:04:34,177 --> 00:04:37,381 It's nothing like a club, just a patch of ground. 26 00:04:37,481 --> 00:04:39,983 By the way, he's the one who led me to you. 27 00:04:40,150 --> 00:04:42,584 When I heard your name, I asked him: 28 00:04:42,685 --> 00:04:45,654 "Is he the same Madboly who went to the Military Academy?" 29 00:04:45,754 --> 00:04:48,890 He told me: "Yes, and he's running a family business" 30 00:04:48,991 --> 00:04:52,227 I knew you were my colleague, so I took your phone number. 31 00:04:52,462 --> 00:04:55,531 Old friends must meet again sometime. 32 00:04:56,333 --> 00:04:59,868 So, when are we going to play a match with you, captain? 33 00:04:59,969 --> 00:05:01,504 We're simple villagers. 34 00:05:01,705 --> 00:05:04,707 Why don't you establish a real club in this village? 35 00:05:04,874 --> 00:05:08,311 A great idea, and we'll hold a tournament between the... 36 00:05:08,444 --> 00:05:10,846 ...labourers and the farm-hands, what not? 37 00:05:24,694 --> 00:05:26,329 Shame on you! 38 00:05:28,231 --> 00:05:29,899 What is it, girls? 39 00:05:46,149 --> 00:05:49,352 Listen, shouldn't you give me what you owe me? 40 00:05:50,420 --> 00:05:52,289 Why, do I owe you anything? 41 00:05:52,389 --> 00:05:55,524 The kiss you promised at the end of the school year. 42 00:06:00,697 --> 00:06:03,266 Ibrahim, happy school year. 43 00:06:13,710 --> 00:06:16,011 We'll study, Miss, we swear. 44 00:06:18,381 --> 00:06:20,984 I hope this will be the last day for you here. 45 00:06:21,084 --> 00:06:24,252 - Are you fed up with us? - Yes, I've had enough of you. 46 00:06:24,387 --> 00:06:27,890 Are we going to say farewell? 47 00:06:28,725 --> 00:06:31,194 48 00:06:32,328 --> 00:06:35,098 49 00:06:36,633 --> 00:06:39,668 this school 50 00:06:40,069 --> 00:06:45,708 How did the years pass? 51 00:06:46,909 --> 00:06:51,280 farewell for good 52 00:06:56,085 --> 00:07:02,091 our lives and memories 53 00:07:04,427 --> 00:07:09,232 O dear school, goodbye 54 00:07:19,876 --> 00:07:25,648 used to wander outside, 55 00:07:26,983 --> 00:07:30,987 of the unknown future 56 00:07:34,557 --> 00:07:40,329 used to wander outside, 57 00:07:41,998 --> 00:07:46,769 of the unknown future 58 00:07:48,604 --> 00:07:52,008 and you, mulberry tree, 59 00:07:53,443 --> 00:07:57,013 but it's all over 60 00:07:58,147 --> 00:08:03,853 for good. O dear school 61 00:08:05,822 --> 00:08:10,193 our lives and memories 62 00:08:12,261 --> 00:08:14,664 Goodbye, your holiness. 63 00:08:20,203 --> 00:08:24,874 O dear school, goodbye 64 00:08:38,955 --> 00:08:45,394 together for three years 65 00:08:51,534 --> 00:09:00,209 girls studied together 66 00:09:04,914 --> 00:09:09,652 velocity of the sun rays, 67 00:09:11,721 --> 00:09:21,931 anticipate our parting 68 00:09:31,073 --> 00:09:34,110 only to be told 69 00:09:35,611 --> 00:09:37,947 70 00:09:39,115 --> 00:09:45,621 for good, O dear school 71 00:09:54,130 --> 00:09:56,866 together before us 72 00:09:57,767 --> 00:10:00,937 they forgot their friends 73 00:10:01,804 --> 00:10:06,776 friends 74 00:10:07,644 --> 00:10:11,314 shouldn't be frittered away 75 00:10:12,081 --> 00:10:15,418 76 00:10:21,991 --> 00:10:29,498 farewell for good 77 00:10:51,087 --> 00:10:54,023 Here is the Madboli estate, get off, Ibrahim. 78 00:10:54,190 --> 00:10:57,425 Keep driving, I'll go with you to the village. 79 00:10:57,559 --> 00:10:58,627 Wait. 80 00:10:59,662 --> 00:11:00,663 Gett off. 81 00:11:00,764 --> 00:11:04,499 I want to get something from the village. Get going, Labib. 82 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:07,469 Aren't you going to help me with the accounts? 83 00:11:07,603 --> 00:11:11,206 - Don't be upset, grandfather. - Your grandmother will kill me. 84 00:11:27,857 --> 00:11:29,858 They must see us every day, 85 00:11:29,959 --> 00:11:32,261 so that they fell that we're taking care of them. 86 00:11:32,361 --> 00:11:35,664 We do look in on them, ten times each day. 87 00:11:35,865 --> 00:11:37,833 Why are you so distressed, Fatma? 88 00:11:38,567 --> 00:11:41,737 There's nothing here... I just hate this place altogether. 89 00:11:43,706 --> 00:11:47,243 It's your land and your house, as well as our. 90 00:11:50,314 --> 00:11:52,848 Give me what I put in your safe-keeping. 91 00:11:53,116 --> 00:11:56,718 - You mean your money? - Yes, let me go away. 92 00:11:57,086 --> 00:12:01,190 That's difficult, I do have your money, but it's with Tolba. 93 00:12:01,691 --> 00:12:04,960 He's using it in the business, matters are complicated. 94 00:12:05,728 --> 00:12:09,432 I'll still leave, when you sort things out, send me my money. 95 00:12:11,600 --> 00:12:15,738 You might come to love Tolba one day. 96 00:12:16,372 --> 00:12:19,008 - I'd rather commit suicide. - Be reasonable. 97 00:12:19,475 --> 00:12:22,511 I'll only marry Ali, even if I stay a spinster for life. 98 00:12:22,645 --> 00:12:26,648 They're both my sons, but Ali's been gone for 12 years. 99 00:12:26,749 --> 00:12:29,351 Then I'll leave, it will be better. 100 00:12:30,086 --> 00:12:33,522 Where to? You have nowhere to go. 101 00:12:38,995 --> 00:12:41,198 No, Ali! It's none of your business. 102 00:12:41,298 --> 00:12:44,300 Don't, you might be treated unfairly once more. 103 00:12:44,567 --> 00:12:46,301 Chairman of the Board? 104 00:12:46,936 --> 00:12:50,705 - And this one? - He's head of a city council. 105 00:12:51,039 --> 00:12:52,474 That's me. 106 00:12:53,109 --> 00:12:54,243 That's you. 107 00:12:55,411 --> 00:12:57,313 - Who's he? - Talat Bilkasy. 108 00:12:58,114 --> 00:13:01,984 He's Minister Plenipotentiary, what about him? 109 00:13:02,818 --> 00:13:05,553 He was killed in the '67 war. 110 00:13:05,688 --> 00:13:07,923 - And him? - Killed in the '56 war. 111 00:13:08,024 --> 00:13:09,425 Oh! And this one? 112 00:13:09,592 --> 00:13:11,894 He's been promoted to a Colonel this year. 113 00:13:11,994 --> 00:13:14,597 He was wounded in the Yemen war, he lost his legs. 114 00:13:14,697 --> 00:13:16,998 - And this one? - Alive. 115 00:13:17,266 --> 00:13:18,467 And him? 116 00:13:18,601 --> 00:13:21,603 He died in the '56 war. That's enough Tolba, please. 117 00:13:21,737 --> 00:13:24,039 The military outfit looks very elegant. 118 00:13:24,140 --> 00:13:26,908 Medals on the chest and shoulders. 119 00:13:28,477 --> 00:13:31,780 It would look becoming on Tolba, he's tall and smart. 120 00:13:32,048 --> 00:13:35,783 I wish you had let him stay in the military academy. 121 00:13:36,019 --> 00:13:40,122 - May this visit go smoothly. - What are you afraid of? 122 00:13:40,389 --> 00:13:42,859 I fear he might regret that he changed his career. 123 00:13:42,959 --> 00:13:45,928 What's the news? Air raids will continue. 124 00:13:47,696 --> 00:13:51,200 Then the army will remain posted around the villages, 125 00:13:52,034 --> 00:13:56,305 ...and you'll stay a while in the sites you've occupied. 126 00:13:57,606 --> 00:14:00,209 Give us the contract of supplying the rations. 127 00:14:02,178 --> 00:14:05,380 One has first claim in one's own possessions. 128 00:14:05,481 --> 00:14:08,719 Captain Hossam could tell you all about that. 129 00:14:08,819 --> 00:14:12,087 Read the specifications in the administrative office... 130 00:14:12,188 --> 00:14:15,057 ...then submit the papers, May God help you. 131 00:14:15,224 --> 00:14:19,327 Rest assured, God always helps me, always. 132 00:14:20,229 --> 00:14:23,032 The spokesman of the White House announced... 133 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:27,903 What's this nonsense? There's no need for this drive! 134 00:14:32,341 --> 00:14:35,444 I'll hang out the laundry, you go to the supermarket. 135 00:14:35,611 --> 00:14:38,946 If they don't give us the rations this time... 136 00:14:40,016 --> 00:14:43,051 I'll ruffle their feathers. You'd better change your dress. 137 00:14:44,086 --> 00:14:46,723 What do you mean by ruffle their feathers? 138 00:14:46,823 --> 00:14:49,393 "Give them hell" in Alexandrian dialect. 139 00:14:49,493 --> 00:14:52,328 Study hard and enroll in Alexandria university... 140 00:14:52,428 --> 00:14:54,730 ...and I'll teach you all these words. 141 00:14:54,831 --> 00:14:57,865 I'm in the science section, and I'll go to Europe. 142 00:14:57,966 --> 00:14:59,902 - Where to, Ibrahim? - I'll help Tafida. 143 00:15:00,002 --> 00:15:02,138 - To hang out the laundry. - Why not? 144 00:15:02,238 --> 00:15:05,540 If your sees you, he'll have a stroke. 145 00:15:05,641 --> 00:15:09,578 Take your book and sit in a hidden spot and read to her. 146 00:15:13,382 --> 00:15:17,286 Hasoona, the water flow is very weak. 147 00:15:18,621 --> 00:15:20,523 That's the best I can do. 148 00:15:21,090 --> 00:15:24,290 Mother wanted to go to Alexandria university. 149 00:15:24,460 --> 00:15:27,463 My mother, God rest her soul, wished so too. 150 00:15:27,563 --> 00:15:30,866 What males you think of going to Europe, then? 151 00:15:30,966 --> 00:15:33,502 Ever since my mother died, I've wanted to leave. 152 00:15:33,602 --> 00:15:38,040 - I imagine I'll meet her there. - Can't you meet her here? 153 00:15:38,140 --> 00:15:40,606 If God wills it, come on now. 154 00:15:41,310 --> 00:15:43,879 - Give me a kiss, I want a kiss. - Let's talk first. 155 00:15:43,979 --> 00:15:46,816 - No, come, close your eyes. - Why? 156 00:15:46,916 --> 00:15:50,912 That's part of kissing, don't you watch films? 157 00:15:51,820 --> 00:15:53,095 What about you? 158 00:16:28,190 --> 00:16:30,316 Hey! What were you doing? 159 00:16:33,662 --> 00:16:36,165 You're laughing, you approve of what she's doing? 160 00:16:36,265 --> 00:16:39,156 Doesn't it remind you of the past? 161 00:16:39,602 --> 00:16:43,173 Don't you remember, long ago on the roof, 162 00:16:43,672 --> 00:16:48,093 - ...when I raised my dress? - You were young then. 163 00:16:48,811 --> 00:16:51,447 You do anything that comes into your head. 164 00:16:51,547 --> 00:16:54,863 What about you? Don't you do the same? 165 00:16:55,384 --> 00:16:59,188 You mad woman, I'm talking about them, how will it end? 166 00:16:59,288 --> 00:17:00,904 Am I a clairvoyant? 167 00:17:03,058 --> 00:17:07,516 - Try to understand, woman. - Our daughter is his equal. 168 00:17:07,616 --> 00:17:10,466 She's bright, she might even get a better degree than him. 169 00:17:10,566 --> 00:17:14,103 That's true, but I work for his father, I know Tolba. 170 00:17:14,203 --> 00:17:17,973 I love the boy, I raised him, but there will be trouble. 171 00:17:18,073 --> 00:17:22,188 What could his father do? I know him quite well. 172 00:17:22,278 --> 00:17:24,881 - He's a terrible man. - Why should we stay here? 173 00:17:24,981 --> 00:17:26,815 There's a lot of work in Alexandria. 174 00:17:26,915 --> 00:17:30,152 They've been asking you to go for six months now, just decide. 175 00:17:30,252 --> 00:17:34,503 - It's not that simple. - Don't philosophize now. 176 00:17:37,893 --> 00:17:41,719 "The voyage of the Soviet astronaut marks... 177 00:17:42,398 --> 00:17:44,967 ...man's first step towards invading outer space. 178 00:17:45,067 --> 00:17:47,937 The Egyptian space scientist, Dr Farouk Al Baz 179 00:17:48,037 --> 00:17:49,653 from Cape Canaveral 180 00:17:51,073 --> 00:17:53,976 attests that in a short period of time, 181 00:17:54,076 --> 00:17:57,479 man will leave his footprint on the moon itself..." 182 00:17:57,579 --> 00:18:00,816 I will be like Farouk Al Baz, a space scientist. 183 00:18:00,916 --> 00:18:03,252 Just get your high school degree, first. 184 00:18:03,352 --> 00:18:05,903 Build us two of those rockets, 185 00:18:06,455 --> 00:18:10,025 ...then they wouldn't dare drop bombs on schools and factories. 186 00:18:10,125 --> 00:18:13,696 "Al Baz, the international Arab scientist. 187 00:18:14,096 --> 00:18:17,157 ...graduate of Ein Shams University, 188 00:18:17,766 --> 00:18:22,869 ...has promised to meet soon his friends and professors..." 189 00:18:25,274 --> 00:18:29,345 - Where has your mother gone? - Sayed called her. 190 00:18:29,445 --> 00:18:33,101 Why hasn't your grandfather come till now? 191 00:19:05,514 --> 00:19:06,704 What happened? 192 00:19:07,649 --> 00:19:10,219 Aunt Fatma tried to commit suicide. 193 00:19:10,319 --> 00:19:12,275 - Why? - I don't know. 194 00:19:34,309 --> 00:19:37,200 She drank all the soup, thank God. 195 00:19:40,516 --> 00:19:45,534 Thank you, you're always by our side in times of hardship. 196 00:19:47,489 --> 00:19:50,805 Don't say that, we're family. Goodbye. 197 00:19:59,368 --> 00:20:02,769 Come on, Ibrahim, it's late. Go to bed. 198 00:20:08,410 --> 00:20:12,321 Listen, Tolba. Your're tired, Fatma is tired, 199 00:20:14,750 --> 00:20:19,171 ...and Ibrahim will be, when he finishes his exams. 200 00:20:20,889 --> 00:20:21,765 So? 201 00:20:23,759 --> 00:20:26,628 Why don't you rent us a bungalow in Ras Albar? 202 00:20:26,728 --> 00:20:29,331 I'm expecting that contract from the army. 203 00:20:29,431 --> 00:20:33,937 Fatma is more important, rent a nice roomy bungalow. 204 00:20:35,070 --> 00:20:39,742 Fatma will see you for what you really are, cheerful and loving. 205 00:20:39,842 --> 00:20:42,478 If God is willing, you will get married. 206 00:20:42,578 --> 00:20:45,314 - Why go to Ras Albar? - What's wrong with it? 207 00:20:45,414 --> 00:20:48,815 We rented a bungalow there once before. 208 00:20:49,551 --> 00:20:52,357 - May God rest her soul. - Amen. 209 00:21:10,606 --> 00:21:12,775 I don't care about anyone. 210 00:21:12,875 --> 00:21:17,466 I want to protect my daughter from that weird family. 211 00:21:18,313 --> 00:21:22,351 I'll leave my job, take her and go to Alexandria. 212 00:21:22,451 --> 00:21:25,120 What does the boy have to do with his father's deeds? 213 00:21:25,220 --> 00:21:28,111 He feels his mother died of grief. 214 00:21:28,957 --> 00:21:31,253 Maybe he's like his father. 215 00:21:32,160 --> 00:21:35,230 It's the girl's manners that count, our daughter is smart. 216 00:21:35,330 --> 00:21:38,467 Had Ali been here none of this would've happened. 217 00:21:38,567 --> 00:21:39,672 Poor Fatma... 218 00:21:40,302 --> 00:21:44,723 No one in this world would wait 12 years for a man. 219 00:21:46,975 --> 00:21:49,611 - Where to? - I'm going crazy. 220 00:21:50,145 --> 00:21:53,715 I can't understand what's going on in this house. 221 00:21:53,815 --> 00:21:55,601 I'll go out to think. 222 00:21:55,784 --> 00:21:58,987 And you must be drunk for the ideas to flow easily. 223 00:21:59,087 --> 00:22:03,258 I'm the fool of the family... You go ahead, think and rationalize. 224 00:22:03,358 --> 00:22:05,894 - I want a word with you. - Talk. 225 00:22:05,994 --> 00:22:08,035 I'm worried about Fatma. 226 00:22:08,363 --> 00:22:12,869 She's been waiting for 12 years, I wish he'd return. 227 00:22:13,302 --> 00:22:15,604 If you hadn't been so hard on him... 228 00:22:15,704 --> 00:22:17,906 ...he would've visited us at least. 229 00:22:18,006 --> 00:22:22,002 He was the one who wanted to change the world. 230 00:22:22,210 --> 00:22:24,780 Do you like the world as it is now? 231 00:22:24,880 --> 00:22:26,666 Maybe he got married. 232 00:22:27,849 --> 00:22:31,420 Go to Cairo, and don't return without Ali. 233 00:22:31,520 --> 00:22:35,856 Do you want me to go Ras Albar for Tolba's sake... 234 00:22:36,191 --> 00:22:39,252 ...or go to Cairo to search for Ali? 235 00:22:40,862 --> 00:22:44,800 Besides, Tolba is managing your business quite well. 236 00:22:44,900 --> 00:22:47,876 Ibrahim should play chess with you, 237 00:22:49,538 --> 00:22:53,789 ...instead of his crazy father. You're so artful. 238 00:22:58,213 --> 00:22:59,089 Come here. 239 00:23:01,350 --> 00:23:05,087 If you're so clever, why did you waste our money... 240 00:23:05,187 --> 00:23:07,313 ...on your silly project? 241 00:23:07,522 --> 00:23:11,627 You made us poor, so we had to take Fatma's money. 242 00:23:11,727 --> 00:23:15,664 Now the girl committed suicide and Ali is away. 243 00:23:15,764 --> 00:23:20,802 Tolba is at a loss, and you're drunk, leaving me all alone. 244 00:23:20,902 --> 00:23:23,113 Remember that film we saw. 245 00:23:24,773 --> 00:23:27,976 The inventor who'd built a robot to serve him. 246 00:23:28,076 --> 00:23:30,627 Then the robot controlled him. 247 00:23:32,280 --> 00:23:35,183 That film, the Ghost of Frankenstein. 248 00:23:35,283 --> 00:23:38,120 - What about it? - That's you and Tolba. 249 00:23:38,220 --> 00:23:39,836 I am Frankenstein?! 250 00:24:00,475 --> 00:24:03,706 How could you do such a thing, Fatma? 251 00:24:06,548 --> 00:24:07,908 Suppose you'd... 252 00:24:09,584 --> 00:24:11,795 What would I've done then? 253 00:24:12,287 --> 00:24:13,477 Killed myself? 254 00:24:25,133 --> 00:24:28,024 All what I did, I did out of love, 255 00:24:28,170 --> 00:24:30,126 ...at least on my part. 256 00:24:33,108 --> 00:24:35,999 It was a night, like this night... 257 00:24:37,345 --> 00:24:41,083 We must treasure our lives, not throw them away. 258 00:24:41,183 --> 00:24:43,819 The soul is entrusted to us by God, 259 00:24:43,919 --> 00:24:48,425 ...just as you, and everything else are in my trust. 260 00:24:51,693 --> 00:24:56,711 - Pray... Ask God's forgiveness. - Please, leave me alone. 261 00:24:59,101 --> 00:25:02,757 Never mind, I'll take what you dish out... 262 00:25:05,173 --> 00:25:08,234 ...just as long as you recover soon. 263 00:25:09,377 --> 00:25:11,913 I have some good news for you. 264 00:25:12,013 --> 00:25:15,669 - We'll go to Ras Albar. - Stop it, Quiver. 265 00:25:45,046 --> 00:25:49,467 Ali Mohamed Al Madboly, come, the warden wants you. 266 00:25:50,719 --> 00:25:52,505 Stop worrying and go. 267 00:25:54,756 --> 00:25:59,092 who broke the watch. 268 00:26:01,396 --> 00:26:05,052 - Yes, you broke the watch. 269 00:26:08,770 --> 00:26:12,341 you broke it 270 00:26:14,242 --> 00:26:18,747 leading a simple life 271 00:26:18,847 --> 00:26:23,183 and a bird I lost 272 00:26:26,621 --> 00:26:29,691 whole life, 273 00:26:29,791 --> 00:26:33,872 beg forgiveness 274 00:26:34,262 --> 00:26:37,493 to the police 275 00:26:38,433 --> 00:26:41,579 I'll apologize 276 00:26:49,744 --> 00:26:54,182 the tree they were ten 277 00:26:54,282 --> 00:26:58,019 threw it like a stone 278 00:26:58,119 --> 00:27:02,625 palm and flew away 279 00:27:04,459 --> 00:27:06,585 280 00:27:18,673 --> 00:27:23,044 I counted them, there were many 281 00:27:23,144 --> 00:27:27,907 them, wilting in flames 282 00:27:35,023 --> 00:27:38,594 of others 283 00:27:40,996 --> 00:27:45,077 your own youth 284 00:27:50,805 --> 00:27:54,546 - Yes, sir. - Come in, Ali. You can go now. 285 00:27:56,378 --> 00:28:00,969 Congratulations, you'll soon be released from prison. 286 00:28:01,850 --> 00:28:03,952 Didn't you send a letter to the president? 287 00:28:04,052 --> 00:28:05,954 Your request was accepted. 288 00:28:06,054 --> 00:28:10,645 But you must say the treatment here in jail was good. 289 00:28:21,069 --> 00:28:22,940 "Passport to Paradise" 290 00:28:25,573 --> 00:28:27,614 Easy, mother, calm down. 291 00:28:27,976 --> 00:28:30,478 You said that the Arabic exam was long. 292 00:28:30,578 --> 00:28:33,081 Don't worry, mother, I'll pass. 293 00:28:33,181 --> 00:28:37,857 We'll get to the school and see the results ourselves. 294 00:28:37,986 --> 00:28:39,261 Hurry, get out. 295 00:28:44,759 --> 00:28:46,328 Congratulations, Tafida. 296 00:28:46,428 --> 00:28:47,996 - How much? - 91.2% 297 00:28:48,096 --> 00:28:50,477 - And you? - Thank God, 89% 298 00:28:53,735 --> 00:28:57,901 - Didn't I tell you? - I must see it for myself. 299 00:29:04,579 --> 00:29:07,385 Aisha Mahmoud Hassan 1934- 1970 300 00:29:08,783 --> 00:29:11,249 Mother, I passed. I got 89%. 301 00:29:13,955 --> 00:29:16,791 I wasn't able to get over 90% as we'd agreed, 302 00:29:16,891 --> 00:29:20,328 ...because after you were gone, I was very depressed. 303 00:29:20,428 --> 00:29:24,509 Tafida is a great girl, she forced me to study. 304 00:29:27,469 --> 00:29:29,905 89% isn't really bad, you know. 305 00:29:30,006 --> 00:29:33,842 I don't want to study medicine, I won't even study in Egypt. 306 00:29:33,942 --> 00:29:36,408 I'll travel, it'll be better. 307 00:29:37,479 --> 00:29:40,682 I can't stay in the house, or anywhere else in Egypt. 308 00:29:40,782 --> 00:29:45,053 I want to became a scientist, I'll major in space, 309 00:29:45,153 --> 00:29:47,689 ...in the geology of the moon. 310 00:29:47,789 --> 00:29:51,190 Now you're able to walk on the planets, 311 00:29:52,127 --> 00:29:54,593 ...and see everything, right 312 00:29:55,063 --> 00:29:59,229 Maybe, if I go to the moon, I'll meet you there. 313 00:29:59,901 --> 00:30:02,367 I miss you very much, mother. 314 00:30:08,143 --> 00:30:09,418 Where is Tolba? 315 00:30:10,979 --> 00:30:13,014 He's in a committee meeting. 316 00:30:13,114 --> 00:30:15,417 He should've gone to the seaside, 317 00:30:15,517 --> 00:30:19,598 ...instead of staring at the screen all summer. 318 00:30:47,882 --> 00:30:51,623 Tell him where the two missing pennies are. 319 00:30:52,687 --> 00:30:56,173 Never mind, we'll go over it once more. 320 00:30:56,858 --> 00:30:59,461 Where are the papers for the army tender? 321 00:30:59,561 --> 00:31:02,197 Al you need is your free-of-crime record. 322 00:31:02,297 --> 00:31:07,315 You'll dawdle till the war ends and we will lose the deal. 323 00:31:07,702 --> 00:31:11,953 I heard them say that the Roger's Bill will come, 324 00:31:12,373 --> 00:31:14,542 ...into effect as of tomorrow. 325 00:31:14,642 --> 00:31:18,780 - The U.N. observers started... - We've nothing to do with them. 326 00:31:18,880 --> 00:31:22,650 Go, don't return till you've completed the papers. 327 00:31:22,750 --> 00:31:23,770 Let me down. 328 00:31:25,320 --> 00:31:27,399 Get a jug of water. 329 00:31:27,489 --> 00:31:30,992 You should've gone. That girl is a flirt. 330 00:31:31,292 --> 00:31:32,761 She knows the master well. 331 00:31:32,861 --> 00:31:35,797 Then she owns the coffee shop and as for the cinema... 332 00:31:35,897 --> 00:31:37,699 Shut up or Mr. Tolba will kill you. 333 00:31:37,799 --> 00:31:39,434 I thought you were at the press. 334 00:31:39,534 --> 00:31:42,270 The problems at the cinema are taking up all my time. 335 00:31:42,370 --> 00:31:45,407 I have good news, I passed my secondary school exams. 336 00:31:45,507 --> 00:31:47,378 Great, give me a kiss. 337 00:31:50,612 --> 00:31:53,333 What'd you like my grades to be? 338 00:31:53,848 --> 00:31:56,484 - 60% is fine. - Would 89% do? 339 00:31:57,552 --> 00:31:59,763 Why all this extravagance? 340 00:31:59,954 --> 00:32:02,791 The veterinary institute accepts 60%. 341 00:32:02,891 --> 00:32:07,057 I'll study abroad. I'll master in lunar geology. 342 00:32:07,729 --> 00:32:11,466 We'll enlarge the shed four times its size. 343 00:32:11,566 --> 00:32:14,636 We'll get new fertile strains from America. 344 00:32:14,736 --> 00:32:18,206 You also have the cinema, and the press, 345 00:32:18,306 --> 00:32:21,367 It's my wish, it must be yours too. 346 00:32:23,144 --> 00:32:25,847 I don't want to work with you, father. 347 00:32:25,947 --> 00:32:28,668 I said the veterinary institute. 348 00:32:28,917 --> 00:32:32,687 Besides, we're in the state of war, it's not safe to travel. 349 00:32:32,787 --> 00:32:36,658 Tomorrow is August 4th, the armistice will start. 350 00:32:36,758 --> 00:32:39,527 I'll travel on my responsibility. 351 00:32:39,627 --> 00:32:42,397 I just want you to get me a passport. 352 00:32:42,497 --> 00:32:45,366 What's wrong with our village? We have everything. 353 00:32:45,466 --> 00:32:49,537 You also have that girl who loves you, Hasoona's daughter. 354 00:32:49,637 --> 00:32:52,540 She's a good pastime till we find you a suitable bride. 355 00:32:52,640 --> 00:32:55,043 You shouldn't say that, we're friends. 356 00:32:55,143 --> 00:32:57,879 There's no friendship between a man and a woman. 357 00:32:57,979 --> 00:33:01,749 Why does the government have co-education then? 358 00:33:01,849 --> 00:33:05,420 - That's nonsense. - What isn't nonsense? 359 00:33:06,988 --> 00:33:10,158 - I'll enable you to travel. - How, grandfather? 360 00:33:10,258 --> 00:33:14,529 You forget I'm your paternal grandfather, I'm your guardian. 361 00:33:14,629 --> 00:33:16,670 Just get me four photos. 362 00:33:19,801 --> 00:33:24,564 This will save us time, I'll try to convince him later. 363 00:33:26,007 --> 00:33:28,898 Do you think he can be persuaded? 364 00:33:29,510 --> 00:33:33,214 No one can know what may happen in this family. 365 00:33:33,314 --> 00:33:36,800 You're all the offspring of a crazy man. 366 00:33:37,518 --> 00:33:41,890 Did you send four photos like this to the government? 367 00:33:41,990 --> 00:33:44,259 They'll post it at the police station. 368 00:33:44,359 --> 00:33:47,262 They'll write under it "Wanted" for Tolba's shed. 369 00:33:47,362 --> 00:33:49,731 I like a person who can laugh at himself. 370 00:33:49,831 --> 00:33:52,400 Then I'll make you die of laughter. 371 00:33:52,500 --> 00:33:55,136 Mohamed Madbouli, the greatest! 372 00:33:55,570 --> 00:33:59,906 - Coming with the food. - Enough, let me continue. 373 00:34:01,009 --> 00:34:03,077 People get watery eyes from onions. 374 00:34:03,177 --> 00:34:05,780 Your mother's eyes get watery from fish. 375 00:34:05,880 --> 00:34:08,283 Whenever I see it, I remember Alexandria. 376 00:34:08,383 --> 00:34:12,153 I told you to stick to salad and rice, you didn't listen. 377 00:34:12,253 --> 00:34:15,909 A German torpedo blasted my father's boat. 378 00:34:18,559 --> 00:34:21,129 So I worked in the fish market sorting the fish. 379 00:34:21,229 --> 00:34:24,035 Big, small, goldfish, herrings... 380 00:34:24,232 --> 00:34:28,058 - What about Ibrahim? - A golden red mullet. 381 00:34:31,072 --> 00:34:34,898 - And his father? - He's a big one, a whale. 382 00:34:35,410 --> 00:34:38,146 - Is it good or bad? - He's a whale, that's all. 383 00:34:38,246 --> 00:34:39,691 Where is Hasoona? 384 00:34:40,248 --> 00:34:44,085 It's my luck to fix worn out gadgets of the Madbouki's. 385 00:34:44,185 --> 00:34:49,203 - It will do for the party. - Will we listen to old songs? 386 00:34:50,625 --> 00:34:54,876 No, silly, my grandfather used to live in France. 387 00:34:59,434 --> 00:35:03,005 The latest music from the queen of dance. 388 00:35:03,638 --> 00:35:06,614 I saw her myself in Paris in 1927. 389 00:35:07,909 --> 00:35:11,480 The curtain rose and Miss Tangi appeared. 390 00:35:12,814 --> 00:35:15,783 She came down a long golden staircase. 391 00:35:15,883 --> 00:35:18,319 - Wearing... - A long dress. 392 00:35:18,419 --> 00:35:21,480 I had a girl called Yvette with me. 393 00:35:22,623 --> 00:35:25,684 Her father was a plumber, honestly. 394 00:35:26,994 --> 00:35:30,735 Friends of my father saw me and warned him, 395 00:35:31,166 --> 00:35:34,469 ...saying that I'll get a degree in dance, not law. 396 00:35:34,569 --> 00:35:36,638 He asked me to return, I refused. 397 00:35:36,738 --> 00:35:40,742 He told me he wouldn't send me any money, so I returned. 398 00:35:40,842 --> 00:35:44,465 You must go to that theatre when you're in Paris. 399 00:35:44,565 --> 00:35:47,115 - Why should he travel? - Where is the passport? 400 00:35:47,215 --> 00:35:49,717 Get me two photos and you'll receive it tomorrow. 401 00:35:49,817 --> 00:35:51,433 I'll make a speech. 402 00:35:53,621 --> 00:35:58,384 I congratulate my friend Ibrahim Tolba Mohamed Madboli, 403 00:35:58,526 --> 00:36:03,969 ...and myself on our success, but, from this respectable table, 404 00:36:05,299 --> 00:36:09,737 ...around which are gathered the greatest minds of our village, 405 00:36:09,837 --> 00:36:13,918 ...I wish to ask a mere philosophical question. 406 00:36:14,842 --> 00:36:18,923 Why travel when you can study any subject here? 407 00:36:27,855 --> 00:36:30,558 Philosophically, logically and psychologically, 408 00:36:30,658 --> 00:36:34,262 ...the boy must travel and get a better degree than the girl, 409 00:36:34,362 --> 00:36:37,933 ...so he can slap her every now and then. 410 00:36:41,669 --> 00:36:44,272 Oh, my God, what disastrous advice! 411 00:36:44,372 --> 00:36:47,108 I only care for the happiness of people, whether they get, 412 00:36:47,208 --> 00:36:49,444 their degrees from here or from abroad. 413 00:36:49,544 --> 00:36:52,590 I want to eat couscos before I die. 414 00:36:52,680 --> 00:36:54,816 That's unfair. We eat fish every other day. 415 00:36:54,916 --> 00:36:57,185 When you can pronounce it in my dialect, 416 00:36:57,285 --> 00:36:59,653 instead of that crazy Algerian dialect of yours. 417 00:36:59,753 --> 00:37:01,789 I speak better Arabic than you do. 418 00:37:01,889 --> 00:37:04,826 - What Arabic is this! - What do you think, Fatma? 419 00:37:05,326 --> 00:37:07,295 If Ibrahim wants to leave, 420 00:37:07,395 --> 00:37:10,881 ...nothing in the world should stop him. 421 00:37:13,234 --> 00:37:17,570 I sensed you weren't yourself tonight, what is it? 422 00:37:18,739 --> 00:37:21,205 I was rather upset for Fatma. 423 00:37:22,577 --> 00:37:24,946 - Upset or afraid? - Afraid of what? 424 00:37:25,046 --> 00:37:27,448 That you'd be abandoned like her. 425 00:37:27,548 --> 00:37:31,459 - Ibrahim isn't like Ali. - I'm not like her. 426 00:37:32,086 --> 00:37:36,252 - No one can upset me. - God bless you, darling. 427 00:37:42,563 --> 00:37:47,001 Listen, I have four gold bracelets set aside for you. 428 00:37:47,101 --> 00:37:49,670 Plus your father's indemnity and half a house. 429 00:37:49,770 --> 00:37:54,361 My cousin promised to lend me money if I was in need. 430 00:37:55,643 --> 00:37:58,880 - And what's all this for? - Don't be stupid. 431 00:37:58,980 --> 00:38:01,182 Follow him wherever he goes. 432 00:38:01,282 --> 00:38:05,219 Why? We have the famous Alexandria University. 433 00:38:05,319 --> 00:38:08,295 He can go wherever he wants to go. 434 00:38:08,456 --> 00:38:12,027 Or would you rather I follow an illusion? 435 00:38:47,161 --> 00:38:49,597 Mr. Tolba is outside, sir, he wants to meet you. 436 00:38:49,697 --> 00:38:51,199 What brings him here now? 437 00:38:51,299 --> 00:38:54,402 He said he has all the papers for the tender ready, sir. 438 00:38:54,502 --> 00:38:57,733 Give him the slip, tell him anything. 439 00:39:00,875 --> 00:39:04,779 After a whole month, they won't give me the contract. 440 00:39:04,879 --> 00:39:07,448 You think that's important, now? 441 00:39:07,548 --> 00:39:12,054 The house gets emptier by the day. Think about that. 442 00:39:19,393 --> 00:39:22,063 Where does Fatma disappear to every night? 443 00:39:22,163 --> 00:39:25,633 She's come to like Hasoona and his wife now, 444 00:39:25,733 --> 00:39:27,604 ...thanks to your son. 445 00:39:28,536 --> 00:39:31,172 Where do you go to every night? 446 00:39:32,039 --> 00:39:36,460 Where do you think? Maybe I smoke hashish with him! 447 00:39:37,845 --> 00:39:41,416 What is it you want to forget? Your deed? 448 00:39:42,350 --> 00:39:47,538 Or are you disturbed because the house is empty like a tomb? 449 00:39:49,557 --> 00:39:54,320 Don't ever leave me, Tolba, I have no one but you, son. 450 00:39:54,562 --> 00:39:57,878 Whom do you love more, Ali or Ibrahim? 451 00:39:58,566 --> 00:40:03,104 You're the only one I love, you're the eldest, Tolba. 452 00:40:03,204 --> 00:40:06,407 It's because I remained here longer than either one. 453 00:40:06,507 --> 00:40:10,928 The others are selfish, you're the only tender one. 454 00:40:11,178 --> 00:40:14,409 I wish you'd bring them all together. 455 00:40:14,882 --> 00:40:16,838 You, Fatma and Ibrahim. 456 00:40:18,753 --> 00:40:23,429 I wish I could hear the cry of a baby of my offspring. 457 00:40:28,429 --> 00:40:30,895 Is this too much to ask, God? 458 00:40:31,298 --> 00:40:34,699 Give them their pay and send them home. 459 00:40:36,137 --> 00:40:39,874 - They're half the labourers. - I don't need them. 460 00:40:39,974 --> 00:40:44,225 - And the Labour Office? - I don't care about it. 461 00:40:44,645 --> 00:40:47,536 - But they have rights. - Rights! 462 00:40:47,748 --> 00:40:50,184 Where are their papers, do they have contracts? 463 00:40:50,284 --> 00:40:54,450 You, yourself, don't have a contract. Get going. 464 00:40:56,290 --> 00:40:57,650 Okay, calm down. 465 00:41:07,601 --> 00:41:10,504 What do you expect me to do? Reach for the moon? 466 00:41:10,604 --> 00:41:13,374 If you think that anything can be done behind my back, 467 00:41:13,474 --> 00:41:16,210 ...you're mistaken, this is my own son. 468 00:41:16,310 --> 00:41:19,580 This man... what he is in this house, Ibrahim. 469 00:41:19,680 --> 00:41:23,251 He takes his allowance from me, like you. 470 00:41:23,984 --> 00:41:28,660 You want to travel, running after stones and the moon, 471 00:41:28,956 --> 00:41:31,559 ...so that you'll turn out to be idle like them. 472 00:41:31,659 --> 00:41:34,681 This man, your grandfather, bankrupted us, 473 00:41:34,781 --> 00:41:36,731 ...he wanted to conquer the desert. 474 00:41:36,831 --> 00:41:39,500 His other son left to build cities on the clouds. 475 00:41:39,600 --> 00:41:43,404 Where is he now and where are the cities he built? 476 00:41:43,504 --> 00:41:47,108 There'll be no travelling, no university anywhere, 477 00:41:47,208 --> 00:41:49,944 ...you'll join the veterinary institute right here. 478 00:41:50,044 --> 00:41:53,105 You won't move out of this village. 479 00:41:55,683 --> 00:41:57,469 Don't upset yourself. 480 00:41:58,519 --> 00:42:02,223 Scientifically speaking the idea is basically wrong. 481 00:42:02,323 --> 00:42:05,214 From a financial point of view... 482 00:42:05,392 --> 00:42:09,263 Why squander money for no reason, why spend money abroad, 483 00:42:09,363 --> 00:42:11,766 ...for something you can get here for free. 484 00:42:11,866 --> 00:42:14,135 There's another way of looking at it. 485 00:42:14,235 --> 00:42:18,146 My mother didn't mind my travelling with you. 486 00:42:18,305 --> 00:42:22,977 It would've bankrupted them, they'd have had to borrow. 487 00:42:23,077 --> 00:42:27,448 - Why should they do this? - Because you and I are one. 488 00:42:27,548 --> 00:42:30,651 When two people decide they want to be together- 489 00:42:30,751 --> 00:42:33,954 ...they don't postpone it till they're old. 490 00:42:34,054 --> 00:42:37,124 We're for each other now, at once, immediately. 491 00:42:37,224 --> 00:42:40,795 We're for each other now, at once, but... 492 00:42:40,928 --> 00:42:43,297 There is no "but", that's the second thing. 493 00:42:43,397 --> 00:42:46,458 One needs an intimate relationship, 494 00:42:46,600 --> 00:42:51,958 ...a kiss or a hug every now and then, otherwise he'll suffer. 495 00:42:53,174 --> 00:42:54,875 What does that mean? 496 00:42:55,242 --> 00:42:59,408 SimpIy, that if you leave, I won't wait for you. 497 00:43:02,716 --> 00:43:06,954 I don't want to become dry like a pressed flower, like Fatma. 498 00:43:07,054 --> 00:43:09,435 - Don't be rude. - I'm not. 499 00:43:11,292 --> 00:43:14,328 The whole village is talking about her. 500 00:43:14,428 --> 00:43:17,431 Consider your problems before seeing those of others. 501 00:43:17,531 --> 00:43:20,201 Why don't you say I'm trying to trap the rich man's son? 502 00:43:20,301 --> 00:43:22,502 - I didn't say so. - But you thought it. 503 00:43:22,602 --> 00:43:25,940 I didn't, but I won't stop thinking of trying to leave. 504 00:43:26,040 --> 00:43:29,510 You're choosing the impossible you're seeking it, 505 00:43:29,610 --> 00:43:32,151 ...so that you can sit back and do nothing. 506 00:43:33,314 --> 00:43:36,495 By the way, your uncle Ali was better than you. 507 00:43:41,455 --> 00:43:44,325 Why are you quarrelling with him? 508 00:43:44,425 --> 00:43:47,194 He must get the idea of leaving out of his head. 509 00:43:47,294 --> 00:43:50,831 I'm not prepared to wait for him in a corner, like a cat, 510 00:43:50,931 --> 00:43:54,034 ...licking its old wound, while the wound gets deeper. 511 00:43:54,134 --> 00:43:56,175 What's this description? 512 00:43:56,904 --> 00:43:59,206 Look at the wound in your house. 513 00:43:59,306 --> 00:44:01,092 A wound in our house? 514 00:44:02,576 --> 00:44:03,766 Who's wounded? 515 00:44:05,479 --> 00:44:09,390 - Is Fatma wounded? - It was bound to happen. 516 00:44:10,017 --> 00:44:13,248 If not from within, then from outside. 517 00:44:14,255 --> 00:44:16,891 You do understand, Mr. Mohamed. 518 00:44:28,869 --> 00:44:29,745 Goodbye. 519 00:44:36,010 --> 00:44:39,280 If you would be so kind as to order my case to be reopened 520 00:44:39,380 --> 00:44:43,284 ...and re-investigated, you will find the real criminal 521 00:44:43,384 --> 00:44:46,615 ...you'll be assured of my innocence. 522 00:44:47,488 --> 00:44:52,421 My heart tell me, that after my release, I will meet you. 523 00:44:52,860 --> 00:44:57,536 You'll read this letter and send for me, wherever I am 524 00:44:58,532 --> 00:45:02,443 ...and invite me to sit with you for an hour. 525 00:46:24,651 --> 00:46:28,389 Here, boy... to the west if the wind changes. 526 00:46:28,489 --> 00:46:33,507 - Let's get a truck of DDT. - And cost Ratiba two pennies? 527 00:46:33,794 --> 00:46:36,030 What's wrong with eucalyptus? 528 00:46:36,130 --> 00:46:37,831 Put it till screams! 529 00:46:39,169 --> 00:46:42,069 It made the mosquitoes gather instead of driving them away. 530 00:46:42,169 --> 00:46:43,359 Light it, boy. 531 00:47:27,381 --> 00:47:30,612 I tried to move it, it wouldn't budge 532 00:47:31,018 --> 00:47:34,759 Then I became very angry, so I rushed them. 533 00:47:35,689 --> 00:47:38,835 And everything was ready in no time. 534 00:47:40,727 --> 00:47:44,638 You don't believe me, boy? I don't blame you. 535 00:47:47,801 --> 00:47:52,139 The incident of the passport made you lose faith in me. 536 00:47:52,239 --> 00:47:56,577 You're quite capable, my father who is very reluctant. 537 00:47:56,677 --> 00:47:59,228 How can I face... grandfather? 538 00:48:01,582 --> 00:48:03,112 Are you listening? 539 00:48:06,920 --> 00:48:07,796 Ali? 540 00:48:18,832 --> 00:48:20,873 You're bad, a scoundrel! 541 00:48:24,671 --> 00:48:26,882 I missed so you much, Ali. 542 00:48:32,546 --> 00:48:36,202 Ratiba, your son is back, he has returned. 543 00:48:36,617 --> 00:48:40,358 Thank God for the safe arrival of your son. 544 00:48:54,568 --> 00:48:55,444 Ali? 545 00:49:03,243 --> 00:49:07,749 You've grown up, how could anyone see you before me? 546 00:49:10,217 --> 00:49:11,747 What's the matter? 547 00:49:14,121 --> 00:49:15,141 Ali is back. 548 00:49:18,625 --> 00:49:22,876 Bring each and every singer, dancer and musician. 549 00:49:25,098 --> 00:49:30,116 Invite them all, far or near, friend or foe, rich or poor, 550 00:49:32,072 --> 00:49:35,558 ...all must come to Ali's party tonight. 551 00:49:41,014 --> 00:49:43,684 I'll give you nothing when you leave work. 552 00:49:43,784 --> 00:49:46,487 - I'll take my indemnity. - By threatening me? 553 00:49:46,587 --> 00:49:48,222 By mutual agreement. 554 00:49:48,322 --> 00:49:51,692 With whom would the mutual agreement be, you or your wife? 555 00:49:51,792 --> 00:49:56,196 - With the Labour Office. - Don't say that word again. 556 00:49:56,296 --> 00:49:59,533 They're communists, I'll send them to their doom. 557 00:49:59,633 --> 00:50:02,864 I don't want the indemnity, good bye. 558 00:50:04,338 --> 00:50:09,101 - You'll end up begging. - There still are good people. 559 00:50:09,376 --> 00:50:13,032 - Whom do you mean? Ali? - Ali and others. 560 00:50:19,720 --> 00:50:22,696 Hasoona... You're a decent fellow. 561 00:50:27,894 --> 00:50:30,797 Hasanein and his brother can come back to work from tomorrow. 562 00:50:30,897 --> 00:50:33,363 And Tawil too, what the heck! 563 00:50:35,502 --> 00:50:37,104 What brings you here now? 564 00:50:37,204 --> 00:50:39,773 My grandfather is giving a very big party tonight. 565 00:50:39,873 --> 00:50:43,277 He told me to invite the guests so I came to tell Uncle Hasoona. 566 00:50:43,377 --> 00:50:47,968 - What's the occasion? - Uncle Ali returned, imagine! 567 00:50:48,749 --> 00:50:51,470 - Ali? Ali who? - Your brother. 568 00:51:01,895 --> 00:51:06,998 He has returned, and of course everyone will want a favour. 569 00:51:07,401 --> 00:51:10,887 I only want him to run the press fairly. 570 00:51:11,272 --> 00:51:13,941 Do you think he'll be able to get me a passport? 571 00:51:14,041 --> 00:51:17,644 Ali has never gone back on a promise or a debt. 572 00:51:17,744 --> 00:51:21,485 - But I'm neither. - You know what you are? 573 00:51:22,082 --> 00:51:23,357 An inheritance. 574 00:51:35,228 --> 00:51:39,479 Hello, welcome, come in, make yourselves at home. 575 00:51:44,905 --> 00:51:47,808 How did they have the time to invite all these people? 576 00:51:47,908 --> 00:51:50,210 It's as if they had a premonition. 577 00:51:50,310 --> 00:51:53,201 Ibrahim invited every living soul. 578 00:51:53,447 --> 00:51:54,552 Come on, men. 579 00:51:56,283 --> 00:51:57,728 Say hello to Ali. 580 00:52:09,763 --> 00:52:14,184 - I missed you Tafida. - I don't know these people. 581 00:52:34,654 --> 00:52:36,184 Silence, everyone. 582 00:52:38,158 --> 00:52:41,219 This ring belonged to my ancestors, 583 00:52:41,962 --> 00:52:45,873 ...my father gave it to me on my wedding day. 584 00:52:54,808 --> 00:52:57,104 I pass it down to you, Ali. 585 00:53:05,385 --> 00:53:10,233 I've never seen someone so popular! 300 guests are here! 586 00:53:10,690 --> 00:53:15,062 - Did he ask about me, Auntie? - In his first question. 587 00:53:15,162 --> 00:53:17,288 Thank God for his return. 588 00:53:24,004 --> 00:53:26,895 - What do you think? - Beautiful. 589 00:53:29,009 --> 00:53:30,239 What's the matter? 590 00:53:30,377 --> 00:53:32,947 I haven't been able to talk to him since he arrived. 591 00:53:33,037 --> 00:53:35,053 He's forgotten me completely. 592 00:53:35,143 --> 00:53:39,600 You were young but soon you'll be good friends. 593 00:53:40,387 --> 00:53:42,258 Here is our dear lady. 594 00:53:43,089 --> 00:53:45,215 Say hello to your cousin. 595 00:53:48,161 --> 00:53:49,266 Hello, Aisha. 596 00:53:50,063 --> 00:53:52,614 Aisha is dead. This is Fatma. 597 00:53:55,068 --> 00:53:56,173 Hello, Fatma. 598 00:54:04,778 --> 00:54:06,223 Good night, dear. 599 00:54:07,414 --> 00:54:10,135 - Where to? - I'll go with him. 600 00:54:14,621 --> 00:54:19,809 If you weren't tired, I would've taken you to a great party. 601 00:54:21,094 --> 00:54:23,050 Never mind, good night. 602 00:54:28,034 --> 00:54:31,435 Wait. I think we all had a lovely time. 603 00:54:36,076 --> 00:54:38,542 As of tomorrow, I want order, 604 00:54:38,778 --> 00:54:42,082 Ali must either follow suit or return from where he came. 605 00:54:42,182 --> 00:54:45,385 It's obvious there is no love lost between the two of you. 606 00:54:45,485 --> 00:54:47,854 It's a matter of order, understood? 607 00:54:47,954 --> 00:54:51,892 You look younger than him, he's grown old, poor thing. 608 00:54:51,992 --> 00:54:55,563 You must have a couple of words with him. 609 00:54:56,630 --> 00:54:59,299 Don't obey your mother, don't obey your father, 610 00:54:59,399 --> 00:55:01,301 ...but you must obey your brother. 611 00:55:01,401 --> 00:55:03,370 Those are three words, not two. 612 00:55:03,470 --> 00:55:06,106 Why, you're good at arithmetic? 613 00:55:06,840 --> 00:55:09,136 What's the brand this time? 614 00:55:19,319 --> 00:55:20,849 Tolba! Go to hell! 615 00:56:17,310 --> 00:56:20,711 Why are you crying, Ali? What happened? 616 00:56:21,715 --> 00:56:24,985 What can I tell you, mother? I'm finished. 617 00:56:25,085 --> 00:56:26,786 Heaven forbid, dear. 618 00:56:29,556 --> 00:56:32,107 I don't know anything anymore. 619 00:56:32,425 --> 00:56:33,700 Sit down, dear. 620 00:56:38,932 --> 00:56:41,968 I thought you'd be happy when you went away. 621 00:56:42,068 --> 00:56:44,137 I wasn't searching for happiness. 622 00:56:44,237 --> 00:56:47,240 - What were you searching for? - For myself. 623 00:56:47,340 --> 00:56:51,166 - Did you find it? - I found it and lost it. 624 00:56:52,012 --> 00:56:56,518 - Did you get married? - And divorced, with no kids. 625 00:56:57,617 --> 00:57:01,321 - I have a bride for you. - Do what you see fit. 626 00:57:01,421 --> 00:57:04,958 No, she's someone you've had on your mind. 627 00:57:05,058 --> 00:57:07,494 What's important is that you approve of her. 628 00:57:07,594 --> 00:57:09,996 I would've preferred that your heart would choose. 629 00:57:10,096 --> 00:57:13,157 It chose, and failed. You guide me. 630 00:57:16,603 --> 00:57:19,239 Fatma has been waiting for you. 631 00:57:19,606 --> 00:57:23,347 Your cousin, many proposed but she refused. 632 00:57:24,978 --> 00:57:27,274 I remember, Aisha's sister. 633 00:57:28,448 --> 00:57:32,784 She used to run, embarrassed, whenever she saw me. 634 00:57:33,086 --> 00:57:38,274 - How did she know I'd return? - Like me, she prayed to God. 635 00:57:50,003 --> 00:57:52,739 Quickly, before the road becomes crowded. 636 00:57:52,839 --> 00:57:55,815 Do you have enough room this time? 637 00:57:57,010 --> 00:58:00,156 Hasoona, carry this suitcase for me. 638 00:58:01,481 --> 00:58:06,244 You're moving the house bit by bit to Alexandria, wait! 639 00:58:06,619 --> 00:58:10,857 - You wait with Tolba. - Will I sleep on the floor? 640 00:58:10,957 --> 00:58:14,953 All peasants have a soft spot for the country. 641 00:58:15,762 --> 00:58:16,952 How about you? 642 00:58:17,831 --> 00:58:21,657 All you want is to return to your home town. 643 00:58:21,835 --> 00:58:24,216 My town is wherever you are. 644 00:58:25,505 --> 00:58:27,874 If it hadn't been for Tafida and her education... 645 00:58:27,974 --> 00:58:31,578 You crazy woman, when will our troubles end? 646 00:58:31,678 --> 00:58:34,824 You think I can foretell the future? 647 00:58:42,689 --> 00:58:44,305 Is Uncle Ali awake? 648 00:58:47,460 --> 00:58:49,841 Now, I'll be able to travel. 649 00:58:50,029 --> 00:58:53,033 He'll arrange everything with father. 650 00:58:53,133 --> 00:58:55,429 You'll tell him, won't you? 651 00:58:56,870 --> 00:58:57,746 Why not? 652 00:58:59,372 --> 00:59:02,518 Will Tafida forget me when I'm gone? 653 00:59:03,209 --> 00:59:06,246 More important, will you remember her, Ibrahim? 654 00:59:06,346 --> 00:59:10,937 - Out of sight, out of mind? - I'm talking about her. 655 00:59:12,051 --> 00:59:17,324 She'll remember you, she'll even wait twelve years for you... 656 00:59:18,725 --> 00:59:23,488 ...but maybe you'll change, and no longer care for her. 657 00:59:24,664 --> 00:59:27,470 Then I wouldn't be worthy of her. 658 00:59:30,236 --> 00:59:34,402 Good morning to he who's sleeping like a prince. 659 00:59:34,841 --> 00:59:37,811 Oh, mother I haven't heard this for thirty years. 660 00:59:37,911 --> 00:59:40,747 You used to wake up and tell me about your dreams. 661 00:59:40,847 --> 00:59:43,683 - I've stopped dreaming. - But you eat breakfast. 662 00:59:43,783 --> 00:59:47,609 I'll send it with Fatma, so you can see her. 663 01:00:01,267 --> 01:00:05,538 Good morning, I'm sorry I got mixed up last night, 664 01:00:05,638 --> 01:00:10,486 ...the news of Aisha's death shocked me, my condolences. 665 01:00:11,611 --> 01:00:14,347 - Excuse me, I was extremely-- - Tired... 666 01:00:14,447 --> 01:00:17,763 Exhausted, wrecked, do you forgive me? 667 01:00:21,621 --> 01:00:24,691 - Only that of last nights? - Were there any other nights? 668 01:00:24,791 --> 01:00:28,194 See how many lost nights are there in twelve years. 669 01:00:28,294 --> 01:00:30,730 Come, you ought to be kind-hearted. 670 01:00:30,830 --> 01:00:32,616 Leave my heart aside, 671 01:00:32,765 --> 01:00:35,355 I want you for a more important matter. 672 01:00:35,455 --> 01:00:38,505 There's a member of the family you haven't been introduced to. 673 01:00:38,605 --> 01:00:40,740 Although he's very keen to speak with you. 674 01:00:40,840 --> 01:00:42,370 - Who? - Ibrahim. 675 01:00:44,777 --> 01:00:49,710 He's just like you, he wants to leave, but Tolba refuses. 676 01:00:51,084 --> 01:00:52,529 Can you help him? 677 01:00:57,857 --> 01:00:59,302 We'll find a way. 678 01:01:00,827 --> 01:01:04,653 But it needs patience, wisdom and diplomacy. 679 01:01:07,533 --> 01:01:11,019 - Who's the boy? - Ibrahim, Tolba's son. 680 01:01:12,171 --> 01:01:15,997 I'm very late for my appointment with Tolba. 681 01:01:24,517 --> 01:01:26,953 - Did you tell him? - Sort of. 682 01:01:27,053 --> 01:01:28,413 What did he say? 683 01:01:30,056 --> 01:01:34,222 The matter needs patience, wisdom and diplomacy. 684 01:01:35,161 --> 01:01:36,947 Sorry, I have to run. 685 01:02:52,238 --> 01:02:56,142 Your hands are just like those of my son Ali, 686 01:02:56,242 --> 01:02:59,012 ...but hope your brain isn't like his. 687 01:02:59,112 --> 01:03:00,947 Don't you want me to be happy? 688 01:03:01,047 --> 01:03:03,516 I'd give you my most precious belongings. 689 01:03:03,616 --> 01:03:05,685 I only ask you to speak to father. 690 01:03:05,785 --> 01:03:08,021 I want you to help me get what I want. 691 01:03:08,121 --> 01:03:12,032 But this isn't a game, it's a serious matter. 692 01:03:12,158 --> 01:03:15,899 My mind says you should go my heart say no. 693 01:03:18,431 --> 01:03:21,668 - What will happen if I leave? - We'll lose you. 694 01:03:21,768 --> 01:03:24,370 Your mind will be filled with strange ideas. 695 01:03:24,470 --> 01:03:26,839 - And if you don't... - What will happen? 696 01:03:26,939 --> 01:03:29,175 - You'll sink in even deeper. - Into what? 697 01:03:29,275 --> 01:03:34,123 That relationship. She isn't even of your social status. 698 01:03:36,816 --> 01:03:40,586 He sat, quiet, gazing, he didn't recognize me. 699 01:03:40,686 --> 01:03:44,512 No one can remember an ugly face like yours. 700 01:03:44,824 --> 01:03:47,026 They must have tortured him. 701 01:03:47,126 --> 01:03:49,062 But he must've said quite a few things, 702 01:03:49,162 --> 01:03:51,064 ...he couldn't have remained silent. 703 01:03:51,164 --> 01:03:54,167 "I refuse to accept that men be driven like slaves" 704 01:03:54,267 --> 01:03:57,838 Queue up, even before the angel of death. 705 01:03:58,838 --> 01:03:59,714 Ali! 706 01:04:06,779 --> 01:04:07,655 Hasoona! 707 01:04:12,852 --> 01:04:15,148 I was going mad last night. 708 01:04:15,521 --> 01:04:19,942 You didn't recognize me. We were talking about you. 709 01:04:21,394 --> 01:04:23,095 This is Ahmed Tawil. 710 01:04:28,034 --> 01:04:32,882 I hope you haven't gotten used to the luxuries of Cairo. 711 01:04:36,309 --> 01:04:40,046 You know who this is? He was very young when you left. 712 01:04:40,146 --> 01:04:43,449 How could he not know his nephew? Are you crazy? 713 01:04:43,549 --> 01:04:46,719 - Here you go, Ibrahim. - So, you're Ibrahim. 714 01:04:46,819 --> 01:04:50,289 Don't worry, Ibrahim, everything will be fine. 715 01:04:50,389 --> 01:04:54,470 That's Tafida, my daughter, welcome your uncle. 716 01:04:54,594 --> 01:04:56,550 Welcome to our village. 717 01:05:01,100 --> 01:05:03,803 - So, you're still working here. - Where else would I go? 718 01:05:03,903 --> 01:05:06,339 How did Tolba get this press? 719 01:05:06,439 --> 01:05:10,643 He kept telling the owner that they'll nationalize the press, 720 01:05:10,743 --> 01:05:13,346 ...till he sold it to him very cheaply. 721 01:05:13,446 --> 01:05:18,294 Imagine, he hasn't renovated a thing since he bought it. 722 01:05:19,085 --> 01:05:22,231 - Is it working well? - Well enough. 723 01:05:37,136 --> 01:05:40,622 You must check how many sacks there are. 724 01:05:52,485 --> 01:05:55,688 You know why the desert doesn't bring forth any water 725 01:05:55,788 --> 01:05:58,157 It must be irrigated only with our sons' blood. 726 01:05:58,257 --> 01:05:59,873 How many have gone? 727 01:06:01,127 --> 01:06:04,783 But it's still dry, useless, just like me. 728 01:06:08,467 --> 01:06:10,083 I, too, am useless. 729 01:06:11,470 --> 01:06:15,308 My generation and me let the desert devour us, 730 01:06:15,408 --> 01:06:18,199 ...you too are useless, ignorant. 731 01:06:18,378 --> 01:06:20,880 How could you have the high dam project and go to Cairo? 732 01:06:20,980 --> 01:06:22,882 Why didn't you finish your education 733 01:06:22,982 --> 01:06:25,351 I went to get a degree, but I found it wasn't necessary. 734 01:06:25,451 --> 01:06:27,953 You took one step forward and two steps backward. 735 01:06:28,053 --> 01:06:30,355 Every project I started was successful. 736 01:06:30,455 --> 01:06:32,546 I travelled to all Arab countries. 737 01:06:33,025 --> 01:06:35,595 It was as if ahead a magical touch, 738 01:06:35,695 --> 01:06:37,697 ...then suddenly, it was gone. 739 01:06:37,797 --> 01:06:39,932 The world came crashing down on my head, 740 01:06:40,032 --> 01:06:41,934 ...everyone gloated, some luck! 741 01:06:42,034 --> 01:06:45,350 Luck, magic, are you a fortune teller? 742 01:06:46,038 --> 01:06:48,589 You're a dog, an ignorant dog, 743 01:06:49,508 --> 01:06:52,178 ...who wasn't able to finish his education. 744 01:06:52,278 --> 01:06:53,154 I'm a dog. 745 01:06:56,682 --> 01:07:00,286 Instead of trying to cultivate the desert, cultivate my mind. 746 01:07:00,386 --> 01:07:04,892 I don't know how to do any thing, I'm made for love. 747 01:07:07,059 --> 01:07:09,095 Why wasn't all this said before I left? 748 01:07:09,195 --> 01:07:13,232 800 million Chinese did everything on their own. 749 01:07:13,332 --> 01:07:15,288 Why aren't you Chinese? 750 01:07:20,072 --> 01:07:23,109 If we ask a mad man which one is mad, 751 01:07:23,209 --> 01:07:25,444 ...he who wants to swim downstream, 752 01:07:25,544 --> 01:07:28,281 ...or he who wants to leave his footprint on the moon. 753 01:07:28,381 --> 01:07:30,650 What do you think he'd say? 754 01:07:30,750 --> 01:07:35,922 Neither of us manages to leave even a footprint on the desert. 755 01:07:36,022 --> 01:07:38,913 But Ibrahim isn't holding a stick. 756 01:07:40,259 --> 01:07:44,096 There's only a passport between him and the moon. 757 01:07:44,196 --> 01:07:47,133 - The first step. - Second step to the moon. 758 01:07:47,233 --> 01:07:50,719 - First step. - Second step to the moon. 759 01:07:52,571 --> 01:07:56,652 The press is really lovely, just like the shed. 760 01:07:57,910 --> 01:08:01,948 It's producing five times as much as it used to. 761 01:08:02,048 --> 01:08:03,689 What more could we want? 762 01:08:03,817 --> 01:08:06,220 They told me about the hut your brother is living in, 763 01:08:06,320 --> 01:08:08,487 ...after his long absence, he's your partner. 764 01:08:08,787 --> 01:08:12,325 - Never ming, Tolba will later... - Do you see? 765 01:08:12,425 --> 01:08:15,461 It's always been this way, that's only a sample. 766 01:08:15,561 --> 01:08:19,832 They wouldn't mind if I broke the machines to pieces, 767 01:08:19,932 --> 01:08:21,867 ...gave a piece to lady Ratiba, 768 01:08:21,967 --> 01:08:26,730 ...a couple of bolts to Fatma, a wrench to the old man. 769 01:10:21,754 --> 01:10:27,426 scene of Ali in front of Tolba. 770 01:10:27,526 --> 01:10:32,032 this village ever. 771 01:10:33,999 --> 01:10:37,145 to the farm. 772 01:10:37,403 --> 01:10:41,107 creature, sir. 773 01:10:41,207 --> 01:10:45,288 conscience dictates. 774 01:10:45,778 --> 01:10:48,981 your domain, 775 01:10:49,081 --> 01:10:52,485 with open arms. 776 01:10:52,585 --> 01:10:56,156 as well. 777 01:11:00,426 --> 01:11:04,507 the road belong to. 778 01:11:05,631 --> 01:11:08,777 he's been misled. 779 01:11:12,771 --> 01:11:15,492 780 01:11:16,108 --> 01:11:19,254 and ours alone. 781 01:11:21,447 --> 01:11:24,848 our kind. 782 01:11:26,752 --> 01:11:31,855 standing still in their places. 783 01:11:32,491 --> 01:11:36,195 in all directions. 784 01:11:36,295 --> 01:11:40,399 the oppressors. 785 01:11:40,499 --> 01:11:43,135 786 01:11:44,970 --> 01:11:47,640 quench our thirst, 787 01:11:47,740 --> 01:11:50,376 788 01:11:57,650 --> 01:12:02,923 thorns, and maybe my feet bleed. 789 01:12:04,123 --> 01:12:09,056 a mirage and quicksand. 790 01:12:12,865 --> 01:12:14,481 Complete, speak up. 791 01:12:17,136 --> 01:12:19,857 Don't remind me, I'm suffering. 792 01:12:20,205 --> 01:12:24,543 This isn't your style, O best of men, wisest of all. 793 01:12:24,643 --> 01:12:27,449 But who does the road belong to? 794 01:12:28,047 --> 01:12:31,193 ours alone, 795 01:12:32,017 --> 01:12:35,673 our kind. 796 01:12:35,773 --> 01:12:37,923 Were all the distances you walked on thorns? 797 01:12:38,023 --> 01:12:41,627 - Thorns, dust and insanity. - Were our dreams illusions? 798 01:12:41,727 --> 01:12:44,763 - A big mirage. - You must've lost your way. 799 01:12:44,863 --> 01:12:49,068 No, I didn't but when they told me, no, you're insane. 800 01:12:49,168 --> 01:12:53,419 I didn't find insanity, I found tears and groans. 801 01:12:54,707 --> 01:12:58,958 - The road is ours. 802 01:13:02,681 --> 01:13:05,997 among us. 803 01:13:11,056 --> 01:13:15,647 heart full of hope, 804 01:13:21,367 --> 01:13:26,470 me, but gained nothing. 805 01:13:34,346 --> 01:13:39,959 is the bitterness of memories. 806 01:13:43,856 --> 01:13:47,172 is sweet! 807 01:13:55,901 --> 01:13:58,537 808 01:14:02,641 --> 01:14:05,957 fantasized it. 809 01:14:14,620 --> 01:14:18,701 was a delusion! 810 01:14:24,797 --> 01:14:29,133 happened on the road. 811 01:14:31,837 --> 01:14:34,218 Let's not watch, let's help. 812 01:14:40,679 --> 01:14:43,215 Let's help the man lift his cart, 813 01:14:43,315 --> 01:14:46,036 ...all his watermelons fell off. 814 01:14:48,654 --> 01:14:52,140 to chivalry and fun. 815 01:15:10,209 --> 01:15:14,013 lava flows out. 816 01:15:14,113 --> 01:15:17,344 unattainable. 817 01:15:27,392 --> 01:15:31,430 and a dream of ours. 818 01:15:31,530 --> 01:15:34,846 fantasized it. 819 01:15:45,844 --> 01:15:50,947 seven colours was a liar. 820 01:15:56,355 --> 01:15:59,926 and fun. 821 01:16:03,896 --> 01:16:09,169 fortune upon your friends. 822 01:16:09,368 --> 01:16:14,386 your friends from despair. 823 01:16:19,778 --> 01:16:24,626 fulfill your promise. 824 01:16:29,021 --> 01:16:32,958 a dream of yours. 825 01:16:33,058 --> 01:16:36,629 fantasized it. 826 01:16:46,605 --> 01:16:51,708 seven colours was a delusion! 827 01:16:55,781 --> 01:16:58,927 and fun. 828 01:17:04,389 --> 01:17:08,130 fair girl. 829 01:17:11,630 --> 01:17:15,201 you eat lava. 830 01:17:35,654 --> 01:17:38,460 831 01:17:40,292 --> 01:17:44,203 from among us. 832 01:17:45,163 --> 01:17:49,926 still in their places. 833 01:17:55,040 --> 01:17:57,931 Stick 'em up! Enough, all of you! 834 01:17:59,845 --> 01:18:03,926 symbol of strength. 835 01:18:06,151 --> 01:18:09,555 Everyone, return to his place, there'll be no discussion here, 836 01:18:09,655 --> 01:18:14,843 ...no mumbling and no singing, everyone return to his place. 837 01:18:33,211 --> 01:18:36,915 I don't understand why is everyone in such a hurry? 838 01:18:37,015 --> 01:18:40,485 Each one of them was waiting for you, full of hope. 839 01:18:40,585 --> 01:18:43,476 I'll bring them the unattainable. 840 01:18:44,022 --> 01:18:46,913 Alright, it just needs some time. 841 01:18:47,526 --> 01:18:49,312 You had twelve years. 842 01:18:49,695 --> 01:18:53,565 Yes, but I must start getting together, things need... 843 01:18:53,665 --> 01:18:57,302 Believe me, Fatma. Matters will not continue as they are. 844 01:18:57,402 --> 01:19:00,806 I even told Tolba all the machines must be thrown away. 845 01:19:00,906 --> 01:19:03,508 A tram-car couldn't last 25 years, let alone a press 846 01:19:03,608 --> 01:19:06,839 And Ibrahim, why shouldn't he travel? 847 01:19:08,981 --> 01:19:10,616 Did you tell Tolba all this? 848 01:19:10,716 --> 01:19:13,485 And you, we all know you have the biggest share in everything. 849 01:19:13,585 --> 01:19:16,561 You must take part in any decision. 850 01:19:17,689 --> 01:19:21,326 - Did you tell Tolba all this? - We've discussed it. 851 01:19:21,426 --> 01:19:24,029 I need you to be patient with me. 852 01:19:24,129 --> 01:19:26,798 That's the way one can prove that one loves others. 853 01:19:26,898 --> 01:19:31,036 I've returned but can I fix everything in a second? 854 01:19:31,136 --> 01:19:36,324 As if I haven't suffered and my dreams haven't fallen apart. 855 01:19:40,112 --> 01:19:43,682 They betrayed me, their voices ring in my ears. 856 01:19:43,782 --> 01:19:47,268 Twenty-one floors, and more yet to come, 857 01:19:48,086 --> 01:19:51,997 ...if only they'd let us, we'd reach the sky. 858 01:19:52,457 --> 01:19:55,178 He was lying and I believed him. 859 01:19:55,427 --> 01:19:58,230 One more step and I would've touched the stars. 860 01:19:58,330 --> 01:20:00,201 Then it all collapsed. 861 01:20:04,002 --> 01:20:08,338 What is worse than watching twelve years collapse? 862 01:20:09,341 --> 01:20:14,104 Had it not happened, you would've been proud of me now. 863 01:20:15,180 --> 01:20:19,151 Had you looked behind you once, you'd have found me. 864 01:20:19,251 --> 01:20:22,397 We were all there, Ali, I was there. 865 01:20:27,526 --> 01:20:31,267 You're by my side now, that is what counts. 866 01:20:34,466 --> 01:20:37,357 Yes, I am, as I have been always. 867 01:20:39,871 --> 01:20:41,742 Fatma, don't leave me. 868 01:21:25,383 --> 01:21:28,869 So, is that it? You'll go to Alexandria. 869 01:21:32,557 --> 01:21:35,448 College will start in a few days. 870 01:21:36,027 --> 01:21:40,193 Your papers till now are in the science college. 871 01:21:41,600 --> 01:21:45,341 Uncle Ali is arranging for me to go abroad. 872 01:21:45,871 --> 01:21:48,273 I didn't think he was like that. 873 01:21:48,373 --> 01:21:52,029 You thought he'd only give you your right? 874 01:21:52,210 --> 01:21:53,812 - No. - What, then? 875 01:21:53,912 --> 01:21:58,930 Just different, and whoever says you're alike is mistaken. 876 01:22:29,080 --> 01:22:31,376 - It's bitter. - I'm glad. 877 01:22:36,655 --> 01:22:40,311 - Look into my eyes. - Is this a new game? 878 01:22:42,127 --> 01:22:44,083 You're scared, Ibrahim. 879 01:22:50,268 --> 01:22:54,009 Don't be evasive, read deeply into my eyes. 880 01:22:58,977 --> 01:23:00,593 You too are scared. 881 01:23:02,480 --> 01:23:03,415 What is it? 882 01:23:04,983 --> 01:23:05,859 Move back. 883 01:23:07,819 --> 01:23:08,754 What is it? 884 01:23:13,959 --> 01:23:17,360 Tie it tightly around your leg, Ibrahim. 885 01:23:21,533 --> 01:23:24,169 Tie it tightly around your leg. 886 01:23:47,392 --> 01:23:51,218 If you don't travel, and we remain together- 887 01:23:52,197 --> 01:23:56,801 I'm afraid my heart would accept my being your follower, 888 01:23:56,901 --> 01:24:00,772 ...not your beloved, but my mind won't accept it, ever! 889 01:24:00,872 --> 01:24:04,109 You saved him, Tafida. There's only a scratch left. 890 01:24:04,209 --> 01:24:06,778 I was afraid my trip abroad might be postponed. 891 01:24:06,878 --> 01:24:10,081 He must get a degree better than that of his future wife, 892 01:24:10,181 --> 01:24:13,837 ...so that he can slap her twice everyday. 893 01:24:30,035 --> 01:24:34,031 Ibrahim, when the plane flies over Alexandria, 894 01:24:35,273 --> 01:24:38,334 ...say hello to those who love you. 895 01:25:10,075 --> 01:25:14,679 I'll be leaving soon, we're going to Alexandria University. 896 01:25:14,779 --> 01:25:19,967 I know you're busy, I didn't have the time to chat with you. 897 01:25:25,924 --> 01:25:29,828 Now, after twenty-five years, I think it's my right, 898 01:25:29,928 --> 01:25:31,863 ...to ask for my indemnity. 899 01:25:31,963 --> 01:25:33,664 Come to me tomorrow. 900 01:25:34,299 --> 01:25:38,975 I'm leaving tomorrow, and I mean tomorrow, understand? 901 01:25:39,471 --> 01:25:42,787 You know Tolba well, and he's told me, 902 01:25:43,308 --> 01:25:45,859 ...but the books are mixed up. 903 01:25:46,811 --> 01:25:48,427 Books are mixed up? 904 01:25:49,781 --> 01:25:52,927 Give me my money, see to that later. 905 01:25:53,118 --> 01:25:56,604 You know I'd never deny you your rights, 906 01:25:57,288 --> 01:25:59,724 ...but work isn't that simple. 907 01:25:59,824 --> 01:26:02,120 I've heard this all before. 908 01:26:02,527 --> 01:26:06,013 I won't consider you the boss's brother. 909 01:26:08,466 --> 01:26:11,603 I'm asking about my rights and my daughter's. 910 01:26:11,703 --> 01:26:14,239 And my daughter is worth the world to me. 911 01:26:14,339 --> 01:26:15,907 You must find a way. 912 01:26:16,007 --> 01:26:17,776 You'll stand in front of my car? 913 01:26:17,876 --> 01:26:19,747 I will, come what may. 914 01:26:22,046 --> 01:26:26,979 Look, I love you all, I can't solve all problems at once, 915 01:26:28,319 --> 01:26:29,849 I too am... tired. 916 01:26:30,822 --> 01:26:34,759 You're tired, and for ten days you've been trying to find- 917 01:26:34,859 --> 01:26:39,535 ...a way to avenge yourself from those who framed you, 918 01:26:40,698 --> 01:26:42,767 ...you'll keep on thinking another year. 919 01:26:42,867 --> 01:26:45,570 You're humiliating me now, but I don't care. 920 01:26:45,670 --> 01:26:50,261 I only want my rights, my claims, as you used to say. 921 01:26:50,542 --> 01:26:54,198 Give me my money, no matter how you do it. 922 01:26:54,879 --> 01:26:58,450 - Come Wednesday. - I said we're leaving. 923 01:27:00,254 --> 01:27:03,154 If we leave without the money then you and Tolba will have, 924 01:27:03,254 --> 01:27:05,056 ...to patch up the machines yourselves. 925 01:27:05,156 --> 01:27:07,325 - You're on strike. - This word becomes you, 926 01:27:07,425 --> 01:27:09,211 ...as does your suit. 927 01:27:09,727 --> 01:27:14,403 Send my indemnity to my house tonight, and believe me, 928 01:27:14,732 --> 01:27:19,437 ...if it weren't for the old days I wouldn't have waited till now. 929 01:27:19,537 --> 01:27:21,906 Congratulations on the new machine. 930 01:27:22,006 --> 01:27:25,152 No one improves the village but you. 931 01:27:30,415 --> 01:27:32,711 Everything is working okay. 932 01:27:34,118 --> 01:27:38,114 Thank you, sir, thank you and thank you again. 933 01:27:38,289 --> 01:27:40,840 The new machines have arrived, 934 01:27:41,759 --> 01:27:44,662 I hope you'll install them quickly. 935 01:27:44,762 --> 01:27:47,332 The boat carrying the new machines is here. 936 01:27:47,432 --> 01:27:50,335 How could a big machine be in such a small box? 937 01:27:50,435 --> 01:27:52,937 Just like you were in your mother's womb. 938 01:27:53,037 --> 01:27:56,174 You mean it's small now and when they bring it out, 939 01:27:56,274 --> 01:27:58,570 ...it'll be a huge factory? 940 01:29:46,384 --> 01:29:49,105 For twelve years you've awaited. 941 01:29:57,095 --> 01:30:01,858 Is this the man you've been expecting for twelve years? 942 01:30:02,700 --> 01:30:04,486 Honestly, no. But... 943 01:30:06,371 --> 01:30:10,027 But you've become used to dreaming of him. 944 01:30:12,276 --> 01:30:13,636 I know you well. 945 01:30:16,447 --> 01:30:19,678 I wish others understood you as I do. 946 01:30:22,286 --> 01:30:24,956 If you come any closer I'll beat you with this. 947 01:30:25,056 --> 01:30:29,647 I swear I'd love that, a savage tigress, a wild girl. 948 01:30:30,228 --> 01:30:33,698 If you were the only man left in the world, 949 01:30:33,798 --> 01:30:35,414 I'd prefer suicide. 950 01:30:37,101 --> 01:30:41,777 How dare you? Leave her, Tolba, that's enough, go out. 951 01:30:48,613 --> 01:30:52,850 - What did he want from you? - He asked my opinion in Ali. 952 01:30:52,950 --> 01:30:57,798 He only needs to be fed and he'll be an excellent groom. 953 01:31:00,658 --> 01:31:05,296 I think I loved him more when he was crazy and keen to leave, 954 01:31:05,396 --> 01:31:07,498 ...than now, that he's gentle and kind. 955 01:31:07,598 --> 01:31:11,849 In our days, girls would long for anything hairy. 956 01:31:12,403 --> 01:31:14,606 But in our days, we can choose. 957 01:31:14,706 --> 01:31:17,208 If there is no one left but your Cain and Abel, 958 01:31:17,308 --> 01:31:18,653 I'd rather die. 959 01:31:18,743 --> 01:31:23,414 We have already agreed that you will get married next Thursday. 960 01:31:23,514 --> 01:31:26,150 You want to marry your son off. 961 01:31:28,486 --> 01:31:30,697 Do you think I'm suitable? 962 01:31:42,667 --> 01:31:44,963 Never mind, don't be upset. 963 01:31:46,370 --> 01:31:49,907 I'll still make you proud in front of your friends. 964 01:31:50,007 --> 01:31:53,911 - Are you asleep, Ibrahim? - You still remember my name? 965 01:31:54,011 --> 01:31:58,282 - What were you dreaming of? - Dreams come and go. 966 01:31:58,382 --> 01:32:01,552 Your answer is harsher than mine was when I was your age, 967 01:32:01,652 --> 01:32:06,328 - ...and crazy like you are. - Crazy because you left? 968 01:32:07,892 --> 01:32:11,262 I was to spare you all the suffering I'd seen. 969 01:32:11,362 --> 01:32:15,698 - Who sent you, my father? - No, your grandmother. 970 01:32:16,367 --> 01:32:19,070 You didn't come on your own accord. 971 01:32:19,170 --> 01:32:21,739 Does that mean that I don't love you? 972 01:32:21,839 --> 01:32:24,742 You haven't said a word to me since your return 973 01:32:24,842 --> 01:32:26,944 I'm busy with so many things here. 974 01:32:27,044 --> 01:32:28,748 What did you return with? 975 01:32:28,848 --> 01:32:31,049 - A bitter experience. - But it was worth it. 976 01:32:31,149 --> 01:32:34,465 Hasoona told me you can work miracles. 977 01:32:35,019 --> 01:32:39,824 - Have you stopped dreaming? - 3 years in jail did that. 978 01:32:39,924 --> 01:32:43,428 I was a fool. I let them make a fool of me. 979 01:32:43,528 --> 01:32:47,184 - Who are they? - An important contractor. 980 01:32:48,866 --> 01:32:53,032 So, there are always others to lay the blame on. 981 01:33:04,682 --> 01:33:07,686 Of course my father was the one responsible for your leaving. 982 01:33:07,786 --> 01:33:10,154 When I leave, it'll be no one's fault. 983 01:33:10,254 --> 01:33:14,335 It'll be because I want to see the outer world. 984 01:33:15,059 --> 01:33:19,330 - I'll go to the moon. - I wanted to reach the stars. 985 01:33:19,430 --> 01:33:23,134 And get a star for Fatma, and one for Hasoona, for me? 986 01:33:23,234 --> 01:33:26,604 - That's what we thought, but... - I got lost on the way. 987 01:33:26,704 --> 01:33:30,808 I can never forgive this, nor Fatma nor Hasoona. 988 01:33:30,908 --> 01:33:33,629 I'll try to get you a passport. 989 01:34:06,310 --> 01:34:11,158 morning with a sad heart. 990 01:34:12,316 --> 01:34:15,462 and yearn. 991 01:34:18,322 --> 01:34:20,958 992 01:34:22,526 --> 01:34:25,502 left me in tears. 993 01:34:33,204 --> 01:34:35,500 994 01:34:38,509 --> 01:34:43,181 the bees are still humming, 995 01:34:43,281 --> 01:34:46,050 echoing, 996 01:34:46,150 --> 01:34:49,976 are happy. 997 01:35:03,200 --> 01:35:07,281 bitter-sweet, my dear. 998 01:35:08,005 --> 01:35:12,938 we're no longer together. 999 01:35:18,716 --> 01:35:21,777 estranged. 1000 01:35:24,755 --> 01:35:27,986 wound. 1001 01:35:30,561 --> 01:35:32,857 1002 01:35:35,566 --> 01:35:40,504 the bees are still humming, 1003 01:35:40,604 --> 01:35:43,474 echoing, 1004 01:35:43,574 --> 01:35:47,400 are happy. 1005 01:35:57,588 --> 01:36:01,754 it's fate and destiny. 1006 01:36:02,927 --> 01:36:07,945 past and its great dreams. 1007 01:36:09,300 --> 01:36:12,106 1008 01:36:14,138 --> 01:36:18,134 much remains. 1009 01:36:44,268 --> 01:36:48,519 a time, my friend? 1010 01:36:50,307 --> 01:36:53,198 1011 01:36:54,779 --> 01:36:58,775 of our dreams, 1012 01:37:08,626 --> 01:37:13,814 the dark clouds and shadows. 1013 01:37:16,333 --> 01:37:18,629 1014 01:37:21,639 --> 01:37:26,444 the bees are still humming, 1015 01:37:26,544 --> 01:37:29,547 echoing, 1016 01:37:29,647 --> 01:37:33,473 are happy. 1017 01:38:29,607 --> 01:38:33,144 How much time do you have left before you leave? 1018 01:38:33,244 --> 01:38:36,013 Father went to say goodbye, to the workers in the press. 1019 01:38:36,113 --> 01:38:37,558 And Aunt Lawahez? 1020 01:38:38,215 --> 01:38:41,485 She went to buy food for the trip, she'll be right back. 1021 01:38:41,585 --> 01:38:44,731 Now, at once, or else she'll go mad. 1022 01:38:47,424 --> 01:38:48,869 What do you mean? 1023 01:38:49,627 --> 01:38:52,943 Food for the trip is a waste of money. 1024 01:38:55,399 --> 01:38:59,136 They don't mention it when they intend to postpone it, 1025 01:38:59,236 --> 01:39:01,539 and from the emotional point of view... 1026 01:39:01,639 --> 01:39:04,275 You're coming with us, Ibrahim. 1027 01:39:06,644 --> 01:39:07,520 I knew it. 1028 01:39:53,324 --> 01:39:57,728 Someone was bound to get hurt and it was Hasoona's fate. 1029 01:39:57,828 --> 01:40:00,765 Sabotage! Did anyone imagine he would leave? 1030 01:40:00,865 --> 01:40:03,735 I'll bring the roof crashing down on everyone's head! 1031 01:40:03,835 --> 01:40:06,403 You know why that whistle was blowing? 1032 01:40:06,503 --> 01:40:09,106 Hasoona was wounded in the factory. 1033 01:40:09,206 --> 01:40:11,575 What a bother, now they won't come to the wedding. 1034 01:40:11,675 --> 01:40:13,844 What wedding? They were going to leave. 1035 01:40:13,944 --> 01:40:17,414 Ali had convinced them, he'd told me they'd come, 1036 01:40:17,514 --> 01:40:21,952 ...but now that Hasoona's hurt, I don't know what'll happen. 1037 01:40:22,052 --> 01:40:24,688 - Have you seen Ibrahim? - No. 1038 01:40:25,155 --> 01:40:29,293 Why don't we postpone the wedding for a couple of days? 1039 01:40:29,393 --> 01:40:30,923 Why all this rush? 1040 01:40:32,162 --> 01:40:34,431 I wasn't able to invite my friends. 1041 01:40:34,531 --> 01:40:38,569 What's this nonsense? Everything has been arranged. 1042 01:40:38,669 --> 01:40:43,440 Fatma will be beautiful tonight. Here, what do you think? 1043 01:40:43,540 --> 01:40:47,706 - I wore it on my wedding. - Aisha wore it, too. 1044 01:40:48,145 --> 01:40:51,631 It's a custom we cherish in our village. 1045 01:40:53,384 --> 01:40:58,147 - I made it to fit your size. - I'll go to see Hasoona. 1046 01:40:58,355 --> 01:41:01,292 Why not hold the wedding? next week? 1047 01:41:01,392 --> 01:41:03,827 With all these problems, maybe, by next Thursday, 1048 01:41:03,927 --> 01:41:07,331 ...we won't find a place in which to hold the wedding festivities. 1049 01:41:07,431 --> 01:41:11,335 What do you mean? We'll have it here, on the Madboli estate. 1050 01:41:11,435 --> 01:41:16,026 Do you think if this wedding doesn't take place fast- 1051 01:41:17,608 --> 01:41:21,009 ...there will be a Madboli estate left? 1052 01:41:22,913 --> 01:41:25,719 Sabotage! He ruined the machine! 1053 01:41:30,054 --> 01:41:33,030 What's this? What's it doing here? 1054 01:41:34,091 --> 01:41:37,595 The engineer will assure you. Speak up, Ali. 1055 01:41:37,695 --> 01:41:39,311 Oh my God, Hasoona! 1056 01:41:46,036 --> 01:41:49,409 - Why don't you speak up? - I'll study the matter. 1057 01:41:49,509 --> 01:41:52,009 And you'll form a committee from all the wise guys, 1058 01:41:52,109 --> 01:41:54,311 ...who've elected the master. over and over again. 1059 01:41:54,411 --> 01:41:57,681 Someone go up to the pharmacy to get cotton and gauze. 1060 01:41:57,781 --> 01:42:00,184 Keep your advice and your cotton to yourself. 1061 01:42:00,284 --> 01:42:01,814 I know what to do, 1062 01:42:03,287 --> 01:42:06,557 ...but bear in mind, I swear I'll go to the Labour Office. 1063 01:42:06,657 --> 01:42:07,932 Carry him, men. 1064 01:42:09,927 --> 01:42:13,564 He'll be fine and make you pay, for the blood he shed, 1065 01:42:13,664 --> 01:42:18,000 or should I say what happened because of you, Ali? 1066 01:42:25,509 --> 01:42:29,747 Leave us alone, Ali, you can't turn your back on all this. 1067 01:42:29,847 --> 01:42:30,782 Here, take. 1068 01:42:34,952 --> 01:42:37,588 Take it, do it and relieve us. 1069 01:42:40,157 --> 01:42:42,113 Do you see? You can't. 1070 01:42:43,794 --> 01:42:46,770 Never mind, he still isn't himself. 1071 01:42:48,165 --> 01:42:52,076 - But one day we'll find someone. - Find who? 1072 01:42:52,202 --> 01:42:55,858 Isn't it enough that you've challenged me? 1073 01:42:55,973 --> 01:42:59,109 Yes, because only a woman can lead you by the nose. 1074 01:42:59,209 --> 01:43:00,569 Are you a woman? 1075 01:43:01,478 --> 01:43:04,248 My generosity made you wear that dress. 1076 01:43:04,348 --> 01:43:06,383 You can keep it, it will suit you better. 1077 01:43:06,483 --> 01:43:10,734 What's this, Ibrahim, can't you please this girl? 1078 01:43:17,361 --> 01:43:18,806 I'll still leave! 1079 01:43:21,231 --> 01:43:23,612 For the sake of your mother? 1080 01:43:23,901 --> 01:43:27,304 I'd bury you alive, by her side, so you won't budge. 1081 01:43:27,404 --> 01:43:32,422 - We'll meet behind the stars. - Are you making fun of me? 1082 01:43:33,076 --> 01:43:35,813 Go and ask if she has forgiven you or not. 1083 01:43:35,913 --> 01:43:40,504 You've all gone astray. The old woman is matchmaking. 1084 01:43:41,685 --> 01:43:44,254 The young man doesn't like the shed, 1085 01:43:44,354 --> 01:43:48,625 ...and the great fool gives away the ring he's inherited, 1086 01:43:48,725 --> 01:43:51,191 ...from his damned ancestors. 1087 01:44:02,840 --> 01:44:05,646 Thank God you're alright, father. 1088 01:44:06,043 --> 01:44:08,679 Do you see the result of silence and negligence? 1089 01:44:08,779 --> 01:44:11,014 You should never have kept silent. 1090 01:44:11,114 --> 01:44:14,184 The arm is fine, it won't be amputated, 1091 01:44:14,284 --> 01:44:16,487 ...but you must go to a good doctor in Alexandria. 1092 01:44:16,587 --> 01:44:20,498 The problems we ignore always backfire on us. 1093 01:44:21,124 --> 01:44:23,861 Weren't you complaining about the state of the machines? 1094 01:44:23,961 --> 01:44:27,531 You should've stuck together and gone on strike. 1095 01:44:27,631 --> 01:44:31,457 Thank God, the doctor said that all is well. 1096 01:44:41,812 --> 01:44:45,382 You'll be responsible for what happens. It's sabotage. 1097 01:44:45,482 --> 01:44:48,118 We're in a state of war, production will be delayed. 1098 01:44:48,218 --> 01:44:50,854 Temporarily until the matter has been investigated. 1099 01:44:50,954 --> 01:44:53,750 I will not accept this, I have my connections. 1100 01:45:33,363 --> 01:45:35,699 Ibrahim still hasn't come, mother. 1101 01:45:35,799 --> 01:45:39,002 He'll soon be back, once he's reassured about his father. 1102 01:45:39,102 --> 01:45:42,673 The Labour Office has closed the factory. 1103 01:45:46,209 --> 01:45:49,440 - I'll be back soon. - Don't be late. 1104 01:45:53,283 --> 01:45:54,159 Come in... 1105 01:45:56,520 --> 01:45:58,986 You won't attend the wedding? 1106 01:45:59,122 --> 01:46:02,593 It's not our fault, you know what happened. 1107 01:46:02,693 --> 01:46:05,262 Ali and I were very worried about Hasoona. 1108 01:46:05,362 --> 01:46:09,433 Let him rest assured, may he decide which side he's on, 1109 01:46:09,533 --> 01:46:13,804 ...instead of being torn between us and his boss's machines. 1110 01:46:13,904 --> 01:46:18,275 Maybe it's a sabotage, we'll form a committee, I'm sorry, Fatma. 1111 01:46:18,375 --> 01:46:22,246 If the likes of us are inattentive, they'll be lost. 1112 01:46:22,346 --> 01:46:23,451 You're right. 1113 01:46:24,214 --> 01:46:26,416 I wanted to get you a wedding present. 1114 01:46:26,516 --> 01:46:29,067 Your presence would be enough. 1115 01:46:30,087 --> 01:46:32,422 Instead of both, I'll tell you a couple of words. 1116 01:46:32,522 --> 01:46:35,125 Don't keep things pent up in your heart, 1117 01:46:35,225 --> 01:46:38,829 ...what you're hiding could make your weak heart burst. 1118 01:46:38,929 --> 01:46:42,925 Now go to the charade they're holding for you. 1119 01:46:44,568 --> 01:46:47,271 Take a dip in that sea of fantasies with Ali. 1120 01:46:47,371 --> 01:46:49,752 May tonight pass peacefully. 1121 01:46:52,776 --> 01:46:57,282 Fatma, we're always here for you in case of trouble. 1122 01:47:01,785 --> 01:47:06,888 We've never been so distant from one another as we are now. 1123 01:47:13,730 --> 01:47:16,111 No, we've never been closer. 1124 01:47:20,104 --> 01:47:21,872 - Where are the others? - What others? 1125 01:47:21,972 --> 01:47:24,207 Anyone, your friends, relatives, the labourers. 1126 01:47:24,307 --> 01:47:27,177 Congratulations, Mr. Ali is now an important person. 1127 01:47:27,277 --> 01:47:30,714 Yes, welcome, come in, you brought only three men? 1128 01:47:30,814 --> 01:47:33,283 - That's all I could find. - Go in quickly. 1129 01:47:33,383 --> 01:47:35,764 Come in, the food is inside. 1130 01:47:43,794 --> 01:47:48,812 A delightful party, elegant guests and a blessed marriage. 1131 01:47:48,965 --> 01:47:53,386 - Is it a marriage or a divorce? - A marriage, man. 1132 01:47:54,337 --> 01:47:56,974 Damn marriages and everything else. 1133 01:47:57,074 --> 01:47:59,843 Where are the bride, bridegroom and the guests? 1134 01:47:59,943 --> 01:48:03,880 They'll be here by the time you finish your juice. 1135 01:48:03,980 --> 01:48:05,425 Where is Ibrahim? 1136 01:48:06,683 --> 01:48:12,126 The day on which Ali returned, he gathered them all in an hour. 1137 01:48:32,042 --> 01:48:35,078 - What's this? - Believe what you see. 1138 01:48:35,178 --> 01:48:36,368 Are you crazy? 1139 01:48:36,880 --> 01:48:39,583 Were you crazy when you abandoned us all? 1140 01:48:39,683 --> 01:48:42,919 - You didn't understand my... - Your suffering? 1141 01:48:43,019 --> 01:48:46,223 Others suffered and failed but didn't deceive themselves. 1142 01:48:46,323 --> 01:48:48,364 We must face our wounds. 1143 01:48:48,859 --> 01:48:52,529 Mistakes can be forgotten but hiding them is a crime, 1144 01:48:52,629 --> 01:48:55,265 ...that breeds nothing but humiliation and hatred. 1145 01:48:55,365 --> 01:48:56,725 I love you, Ali. 1146 01:48:59,669 --> 01:49:02,900 Don't force me to pay a bigger price. 1147 01:49:03,507 --> 01:49:08,013 You know, our love will invigorate the whole estate. 1148 01:49:09,479 --> 01:49:13,560 Why don't you leave this unlucky place to them? 1149 01:49:16,386 --> 01:49:19,656 There is no such thing as happiness here! 1150 01:49:19,756 --> 01:49:24,177 Let's go from here, let's leave and live our lives, 1151 01:49:24,761 --> 01:49:29,352 ...like Ibrahim and Tafida, like Hasoona and Lawahez. 1152 01:49:30,400 --> 01:49:33,716 When I return, I'll be ready for them. 1153 01:49:37,574 --> 01:49:40,143 You think I was been humiliated in vain? 1154 01:49:40,243 --> 01:49:44,494 I'll take my revenge, you must give me some time. 1155 01:49:45,282 --> 01:49:46,387 If God wills. 1156 01:49:47,217 --> 01:49:51,723 I must convince Hasoona and Lawahez to come with us. 1157 01:49:52,222 --> 01:49:55,708 And we'll turn this into a real wedding. 1158 01:50:02,766 --> 01:50:06,592 Are you sure it's Fatma that you care about- 1159 01:50:06,736 --> 01:50:09,673 or she is a step on the ladder to success? 1160 01:50:09,773 --> 01:50:13,259 There's no reason for me to believe you. 1161 01:50:13,877 --> 01:50:15,578 Once yes, but now... 1162 01:50:16,613 --> 01:50:20,183 You want to beat Fatma, Tolba and the old lady, 1163 01:50:20,283 --> 01:50:24,789 ...but remember that they beat you twenty years ago, 1164 01:50:24,988 --> 01:50:28,191 ...and all this acting of yours won't change a thing. 1165 01:50:28,291 --> 01:50:30,861 Why all this hostility, Hasoona? 1166 01:50:30,961 --> 01:50:34,872 You haven't left a thing without spoiling it. 1167 01:50:38,468 --> 01:50:41,671 Ibrahim, is locked up in the press, he can't get out. 1168 01:50:41,771 --> 01:50:43,557 Maybe you have a key. 1169 01:50:44,441 --> 01:50:45,971 Who locked him up? 1170 01:50:46,676 --> 01:50:49,546 That isn't important, he must get out, he's coming with us. 1171 01:50:49,646 --> 01:50:52,849 - Get the tools from inside. - Hasoona, you're injured. 1172 01:50:52,949 --> 01:50:55,852 As long as a person is still breathing, he must try. 1173 01:50:55,952 --> 01:50:59,856 Once upon a time, a young man found everything wrong, 1174 01:50:59,956 --> 01:51:03,527 ...he and his friends were suffocating, so he said, 1175 01:51:03,627 --> 01:51:05,595 "I'll get you the key to freedom" 1176 01:51:05,695 --> 01:51:08,665 - His many friends said: - "Take all we've got" 1177 01:51:08,765 --> 01:51:11,568 "Take our hearts". His name was Ali. 1178 01:51:11,668 --> 01:51:15,579 - Now his name is Ibrahim. - Come on, Tafida. 1179 01:51:55,545 --> 01:51:58,861 Won't you say a word of thanks to Ali? 1180 01:52:02,385 --> 01:52:05,655 If you're waiting for any thanks, don't hold your breath. 1181 01:52:05,755 --> 01:52:08,291 You've only given me back what's mine. 1182 01:52:08,391 --> 01:52:11,328 Enough, take a chance and leave with them. 1183 01:52:11,428 --> 01:52:15,832 That's my decision, I'll do it without any hesitation. 1184 01:52:15,932 --> 01:52:19,603 If one wants a passport, he'd best get it himself. 1185 01:52:19,703 --> 01:52:21,063 Very nice words. 1186 01:52:21,738 --> 01:52:25,139 Stop playing the poor down-trodden man. 1187 01:52:27,544 --> 01:52:31,281 I hope Fatma's love for you can compensate for our hatred, 1188 01:52:31,381 --> 01:52:34,697 ...but she'll eventually wake up, too. 1189 01:52:50,133 --> 01:52:51,009 You go. 1190 01:52:52,435 --> 01:52:56,539 Your duty is to forget me and mine is to be proud of you. 1191 01:52:56,639 --> 01:52:57,744 Walk with us. 1192 01:53:06,116 --> 01:53:08,072 What's all this beauty? 1193 01:53:09,252 --> 01:53:12,322 The lady makes herself youthful for the sake of Ali. 1194 01:53:12,422 --> 01:53:14,190 Behave yourself, Tolba. 1195 01:53:14,290 --> 01:53:17,694 You've always preferred him to me, you've never loved me. 1196 01:53:17,794 --> 01:53:20,563 You made me leave the military academy, buried me here, 1197 01:53:20,663 --> 01:53:23,066 ...made me marry a woman I didn't love, 1198 01:53:23,166 --> 01:53:25,368 ...so that you can bury her money, too. 1199 01:53:25,468 --> 01:53:28,371 Now that Fatma has the fortune and she refuses me, 1200 01:53:28,471 --> 01:53:31,574 ...you don't mind transferring all the power to Ali. 1201 01:53:31,674 --> 01:53:34,820 It's my luck to live with crazy men! 1202 01:53:35,178 --> 01:53:38,882 Not realizing that our fortune will be lost. 1203 01:53:38,982 --> 01:53:41,418 Be sensible, no need for this. 1204 01:53:41,518 --> 01:53:45,021 I've lost Fatma, and you're on Ali's side. 1205 01:53:45,121 --> 01:53:49,225 Ali left us for twelve years, he should be grateful- 1206 01:53:49,325 --> 01:53:52,762 ...that we took him back when he returned a loser! 1207 01:53:52,862 --> 01:53:56,008 What's more important than the land? 1208 01:53:57,967 --> 01:54:01,072 For all your planning, haven't you thought what will happen- 1209 01:54:01,172 --> 01:54:04,041 ...when he finds out what happened during his absence? 1210 01:54:04,141 --> 01:54:07,177 You don't mind hiding one crime with a more hideous crime. 1211 01:54:07,277 --> 01:54:10,747 - What happened is old news. - Father was right. 1212 01:54:10,847 --> 01:54:14,503 You are a Frankenstein! I hate you mother! 1213 01:54:20,857 --> 01:54:25,193 Stop, you're the only one allowed to go in to her. 1214 01:54:28,531 --> 01:54:32,602 Ibrahim is leaving, he'll be at the bridge in ten minutes. 1215 01:54:32,702 --> 01:54:35,508 Why are you sitting in darkness? 1216 01:54:37,540 --> 01:54:40,856 For twelve years I've been doing this, 1217 01:54:43,379 --> 01:54:45,949 ...and now you're in front of me. 1218 01:54:46,049 --> 01:54:49,620 I want you now, wake up from your dreams. 1219 01:54:52,722 --> 01:54:53,598 Enough! 1220 01:55:19,249 --> 01:55:23,585 You're a scoundrel, from a stinking rotten family. 1221 01:55:27,257 --> 01:55:28,133 Leave me! 1222 01:55:29,893 --> 01:55:31,423 I want to be free! 1223 01:55:36,933 --> 01:55:37,809 Let me go! 1224 01:56:50,006 --> 01:56:50,882 Quiver! 1225 01:56:54,811 --> 01:56:58,892 it's fate, destiny. 1226 01:57:00,149 --> 01:57:05,167 past and its great dreams. 1227 01:57:05,355 --> 01:57:08,161 1228 01:57:10,159 --> 01:57:14,240 much remains. 1229 01:57:41,057 --> 01:57:46,162 at such a time, my friend 1230 01:57:46,262 --> 01:57:49,153 1231 01:57:51,901 --> 01:57:56,577 where our dreams are. 1232 01:58:05,748 --> 01:58:07,108 Don't look back. 1233 01:58:09,118 --> 01:58:10,393 Get away... Go. 1234 01:58:18,127 --> 01:58:23,230 the bees are still humming, 1235 01:58:23,399 --> 01:58:25,935 echoing, 1236 01:58:26,035 --> 01:58:30,031 beings are happy. 1237 01:59:06,943 --> 01:59:10,259 Subtitled by: ANIS EBEID CAIRO - EGYPT