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I'll say it! I'll say it! - No, I'll say it!

Mr. Safar! How long does it take to get to Tehran? - About five or five and half hours.

See! He says it's four hours. - It's possible but risky!

Didn't I tell you?

It's not a bad idea to take a look at your watch sometimes. As usual we're ready but you are not.

Cause I've gotta spend all my time to look after you little kids. - And some of your time to retort.

Well, Mr. Safar! - What's all this fuss about?

Hey! Hey! Is it safe? It won't get knocked. Will it? What if it rains?

Take it easy . - No, she must take it easy.

Come on, it's getting late.

Tell her we're starting off.

So you wanna go and work in town?

You'll never find customers like us. - Twenty years on this road is more than enough.

So it's going to be the last time?

I bet you're gonna miss us. - I've lost the bet already, no doubt.

I'm on time by my watch.

Does the world go round by your watch?

Have you set your watch twenty - four hours ahead?

Why don't you say anything Mr. Safar? What's the time?

Who said I was keeping you waiting? - I'm not to blame.

The school - bell rings! Get going boys! Stop being naughty!

Can you find any faults?

Run to the back. Just look at them! Hurry!

Hurry LIP!

Well. guess where we're going 7.

To the wedding.

We're going to Tehran for my little sister's wedding.

We won't get to Tehran . We'll all die.

Keyvan Davaran , eight years old . - Keyhan Davaran , seven years old .

Heshmat Davaran , thirty six years old. School principal in a small town.

Mahtab Davaran . Oh, no! The maiden name is usually used on these occasions.

Mahtab Ma'arefi , twenty nine years old. House wife and teacher.

Safar Molavi . Forty - eight years old. Married. Holder of heavy vehicle driver's license.

I'm Zarinkola Sobhani . Age: 33 . Job: farmer. Married. No children.

This is highway police - officer, Lieutenant Fallahi reporting, 12 miles from Karadj.

We're witnessing a terrible accident here. Which has occurred a short while ago.

Following the previous report, we are on the narrow part of the road, located at an angle of ninety degrees...

between the stone wall on the right. And the precipice on the left.

We were compelled to start cleaning the road for the vehicles. The police has completely taken charge of the site of the accident. Roger.

Yes . Yes .

I'll repeat the license plate of the car and the tanker respectively ; 32325 and 31447.

The driver of the tanker and the driver's mate. Allah Qoli Yavari and Muchol Heydarpoor have been arrested and will be detained .

Confirming the previous report, there were six victims altogether, two of them were children and the rest were adults.

A family of four, the driver of the vehicle. and a village woman who we do not yet know her relation with the other passengers.

They have not been identified yet.

Death took place immediately or simultaneously.

Reason unknown ; probably the driver's fault. the failure of the brakes. or the slipperiness of the road.

The landslide has got nothing to do with the accident. But the curve of the road. not considering the driver's carelessness. ..

May have caused the accident.

Only the heaviness of the tanker has prevented it from falling into the valley.

There's a suspicion that perhaps the driver's Mate has been behind Wheel This must be investigated, and proved or nullified.

There's a suspicion that perhaps the driver's mate has been behind. . . Wheel. ..

This must be investigated. And proved or nullified...

are not complete yet. Please wait for the coming reports and keep the communications line open.

Thank you. Over and out.

Please do not get more than the list. . . I'm worried about the bills. The investigations.

Not as much as me. - I'm even more worried.

I'm glad that you're concerned for my pocket. - I'm always concerned for your pocket.

That's why they're in such a mess. - Which is much better than the state that my purse is in.

Hey, honourable professor! You're going too fast Don't you wanna say thank you? I - you've forgotten that the others have eyes as well .

Let me add artificial flowers as well. But don't buy any if they don't look real.

If it looked real, we could plant it.

It'll be of no use. And keep your snide remarks for yourself, dear professor. I-You are the one who's teaching me, honorary student.

He thinks it's easy to be the bride's brother.

Well, a memorable day is being in. - And you keep on repeating it.

They told us as well. What about you , Grannie?

How lazy they are! I'll die; frustrated in my hopes before she comes.

Don't talk about death.

I called but no one answered the phone. So they must be on their way.

If they had started yesterday afternoon . They should have arrived last night.

And if they had started this morning. they should have been here an hour ago. - So we conclude that. ..

It sure is Heshmat's fault. He's a sleep maniac.

A frown does not become you, darling Mahrokh darling. At our times, they would invite some musicians, even a few days ahead.

What should I do now? I was not born at that time.

She reasons just like her brother.

My thoughts are on Mahtab's room. What have you done Moones darling? - We're taking the mattresses.

There must have been some good in it that they didn't come last night. Don't forget to get some flowers.

The travelers? - Lazy!

Perhaps they're waiting for their invitation cards. - They might go to another wedding since my handwriting is very bad!

I'm afraid we must set off fireworks. - Don't go to a lot of expense!

It' once in your life. - Won't there be a second time?

Not for me .

I'll miss you.

It's like this at the beginning. - What 7.

And then it's over.

I'm sorry. I'm in a hurry. - It's quite obvious that you're in a hurry.

Forget about me. Hello Mother. No! I haven't come yet because really I'm leaving.

I just came to have a look at the travelers.

Hello! I'm at your service. Don't make yourself tired . Are you line?

Well where is Mahtab? Where is my brother Heshmat? No patience any more.

May you always be healthy. Don't talk about death.

Where are they? - Every honk of a horn makes me think its them.

Cause my dear Hekmat urged me to come as if he would be here before me.

Where are the rest? There's a great deal to do.

Don't worry! I'll tell everyone what to do now! - And you'll have an eye them as usual. won't you?

He talks instead of helping. - Some people don't even talk about it.

If talking was a kind of work you would Bethe most hard working man on earth. my darling. I'm leaving.

Who expects a woman with two children to stay and help? Well I entrust him to you. It seems as if either I or Hekmat can stay.

I'm late .

Well . now I'm as free as a bird!

I've got leave from the company for 3 whole days as my dear brother Heshmat had wanted .

Just for the sake of darling Mahrokh . No. I'm not doing you a favour. I'm in debt!

Is that you , Hamdam?

I just wanted to see whether you've thought Twice about what you're going to do. - Of course I have, how come?

I'm glad that you're so sure! - Won't you com to help.

After giving lunch to the kids.

And here's the flowers. What should we do first?

Have you thought about the arrangement of the chairs?

Four by four ; all around the room; or in rows? Which one?

Where's dear Mahu? That mobile library! Does he teach even today?

He has gone to the second - hand shop. but his wife. .. - I'll go and say hello to her.

Well this question remains: where is the happy bridegroom. Mr. Rahi Borhani , and his honourable family?

Don't be afraid 1 you can say whatever you like. Go on with your sweet remarks!

Words are for saying! Aren't they Grandma? - And for hearing!

If you had gone to get the wooden tray and the illuminations. Rahi would have been here now.

I'd better run away before I get into debt!

Hello Mastan . I'm not fit to do anything but I thank you for all this trouble.

It's never late start anything. - Beg your pardon?

I'll send your regards to the mobile library.

Do you know how much money can be made out of this house?

If you divide the land and sell it. Or if you started building a tower. ..

Our company would undertake without even seeing the place. I-Don't you have any other plans except the destruction of this house?

Don't talk about destruction! Have some sweets!

Are these flowers for Mahtab's room? - I hope she likes them.

Hey Miss Mahrokh. I'd dance the Lesghian on your wedding.

You're talking nonsense. - I'll show you.

O.K. It's enough. Stop before they throw money for you.

It's nice to see one's relatives on such occasions.

To find out who is still there and who isn't.

You don't know the children because they've grown up, and you don't know the grown - ups because they've got old.

And they stare at me and say "Excuse me, who is that young lady?" - Well , sure they will , you've grown up.

Should one be happy? - Mr. Borhani is very happy indeed.

He's at the tailors now.

You've gotta answer me this time. Tell me, tell me. Which one is better?

Being single or having a family of your own? - Whatever you are, the other thing is better.

What kind of an answer is this? - What kind of a question was that?

Honestly! - Perhaps Mr. Borhani is asking his tailor the same thing.

Now, he's going to find the musicians. - So he's got his answer.

If you wanna break something. Tell us in advance.

My heart was broken many years ago. But no one was told about it.

I hope they've put the mirror in a safe place. - I'm waiting for Mahtab herself. Do you know how long it is since we last met?

But I can't believe my eyes. How new does the house seem! Every thing is ready for the ceremony.

Why not? The Ma'arefis have taken whatever they had out of their accounts.

Mastan! You've seen the mirror of your marriage ceremony. haven't you 7

it has been there for the marriage ceremony of each of us for generations. Each of us has entrusted it to the new bride on her wedding.

It was lost in the last wedding.

It was taken to the second - hand shop by mistake. - I can remember something. - Hamdam and I know about it.

She searched and searched until she found it. - Who? Mahtab?

We agreed that she keep it herself.

Madam , the gardener.

Madam , the painters have finished their work. Can they leave?

Allow me to pay them . Don't trouble about it.

Kadivar Khan. Who should look after the trees?

There's something wrong with one of the trees. Have a look at it. This garden is going to be decorated with lights.

Oh I forgot something ... the wires. ..

I wish I had the second - hand dealer's phone number. - 667432

God save you Mr. Borhani. since you are so smart. - Yes. he's always dreaming.

You are his only dream for the time being. How can one be somebody else's dream?

We are all each others dreams.

Ring, Ring. Ring.

Which is which , mother? He says that you've planted a tree on the birthday of each of them.

Look , this is a garden full of us. Didn't Mahu tell you?

One is me, one is Mahtab.

Its from the second - hand's shop! - It's Mahtab!

Is that you Mahtab?

I'm sorry! Who's speaking?

You've been given this number? Who?

His wife? Yes. He is here.

Is there something wrong? Yes. Hold on please.

Hekmat! Telephone! The creditors won't even leave you alone here!

Thanks God I don't owe anyone anything. Who is it? Is it from the company?

He is too polite. And his perseverance is as much as yours ; he has phoned your house and Hamdam darling has given our number.

Thanks again. I hope you're satisfied. Good luck!

And here is your tip. - Best wishes!

Yes? It's me. Who's speaking?

Where are you calling from?

Dance the Lesghian now if you can!

Don't answer or you'll fall down.

If you wanna fall , go higher. - Help? Are you holding me or making me fall?

Don't you have anything to do? The messenger will come soon.

You've got to write the names on the envelopes. - Oh! Don't remind me!

You must be very happy that I'm leaving this house. You're having a real party! - You're just as happy!

Well , the room of my dearest Mahtab is also ready. Don't you want to see it? I. - Of course I do. What's more important than this?

Why don't you try your gown. Now that Mastan is not doing anything.

The children's toys, Mahtab's sitar. And Heshmat's books.

Bring a drink for Mr. Davaran.

Won't you say what's happened? - Nothing! Nothing important. some trouble at the office.

I've got to go to a few places now. Unfortunately it's urgent. I beg leave to go.

By the way, where's the second - hand shop? - After the traffic lights, as you get to the corner, it's only fifty steps.

I'll find it.

Can you...? - Yes, yes! The wires .

No. Unfortunately.

Hello, Hamdam darling . Won't you come?

H-Hekmat? He's just left.

What's wrong?

To us? No, he didn't say anything? What's up? What should he tell us?

What 7.

What should he have said? - Nothing. She just said nothing, nothing.

Her voice. ..

Was she crying? - Don't talk about crying.

They're always quarrelling. - I hope everything goes on alright.

Well, go on with your jobs all of you.

12 golden candlesticks, ditto 12 china. - 24

24 pieces of pink table - cloth, accompanied with the same number of white lace covers.

Ditto 24, yellow. with the same number of covers. - Ditto 24 and accompaniment.

7 angel gold - frame mirrors with four rims; - 7 angel mirrors.

4 melon - colored candle - holders with tulip - shaped glasses, ditto 8 turquoise beloved's hand vases ; I - Four and eight.

Real china with birds' design according to the list; - List!

Crystals as above ; - 4 sets of crystal .

6 sets of gold rimmed jugs and glasses; - List!

Silverware:40 tumbler holders, 40 glass holders ; - 40 and 40

ditto 60 sherbet glass holders ; 60 sweet dishes ; - 60 and 60.

China: illustrated fruit dishes supplementary list; - Supplementary list.

These pink ones.

Real like marigolds all together ; - All of the pink geraniums.

Hello Hekmat! What are you doing here? - Mahu! I've gotta tell you something. Listen.

I don't know how to say it. Some one called me. - 4 sets of decorative crystals on which " Best Wishes " is inscribed ;

4 sets of crystal .

10 hand - printed illustrated tableaux of Khosrow E: Shireen, Bahram E: Golandam ; - 10 prints.

A pair of spangled handicrafts with the design of flowers, birds, sea, fish , the moon and stars. and the sun ; I - One pair of scenery.

You must be joking. - I'm confused myself.

How can we find out?

Who should we see? - They gave me a phone number.

I don't know more than you. But the news was serious.

Please come with me Mahu. I go alone, I'll get lost.

Sure you can. feel at ease.

I hope it is nothing serious. - Trust in God and be patient.

I hope they've made a mistake. Hope it's not true - whether it's meant to be a joke or to do us harm.

Cross out the pink ones!

The pink ones? - The golden ones, the yellow ones.

But. .. - Change it!

What's that? - I dare say it's not appropriate for your occasion.

It's Seraph's trumpet ; the picture of heaven and hell. - Add it to the list.

If you add this. take the cashmere table - cloths as well. - Add them .

Hand designed like the sun! Ashtrays with " O ye patient " written on them ;

Add them .

Frieze with Keramal Kate-bin written on it ;

Add it .

Hello Hamdam! This is Mahrokh speaking. Didn't you recognize my voice?

Listen! What are we going to do? Are we going to the hairstylist or is she coming here?

You don't know?

What's the matter with you, Hamdam?

Later?

There's not much time left.

You'll call later?

O.K. I'll be waiting.

Is that all of the invitation cards? - What 7.

The messenger is here.

No, not all of it.

Where are you? - But I'm busy.

You are saying to yourself. "It's been five hours", aren't you? - No six .

Why do you think that Mahtab and her children will not come?

Did I say such a thing?

They're on their way. Understood?

They're coming.

You're the messenger of the company, aren't you? L-low long have you had this job?

As far as I remember. - And all this time. you've been taking letters to people.

Today, you've gotta do something you've never done.

You've gotta get back the letters that you've delivered.

How can you think of such a thing , Mahu? - Please

maybe, I mean I hope - who knows?

At least think about the probability. - Mahtab is your sister as well. How can you say such a thing?

And now that we're going to have a party after so many years.

I knew it. . . it's my fault.

No, Mahu! They're going to bring the mirror.

I don't know why I shouldn't go in. I've got much to say.

Hello, Grand mother! Hello, Mahu! How are you Mahrokh darling?

Well, everything's O.K., the test results. the time of the ceremony. and the group of musicians.

It'll be quite decent , just as you wanted. plus decorating the garden with lights. and some fireworks, and juggling.

So everything's in order. - Why not? I did everything myself.

The Borhanis are pleased to serve you ; my father, my mother. and my darling sister, Raha.

Welcome! We need their help.

I can't understand! What has happened?

Didn't they tell you? Calm down!

I don't know how to say it, Raha.

But, but perhaps we've. .. We've gotta hold on for a while.

What has happened?

It was impossible to separate the bodies from the seats of the black rented car.

The vehicle was stretched with trouble so as to identify the passengers.

The site of the accident is less than one hour away from town however.

It was not possible to take the injured passengers of the car to the hospital. Unfortunately. It was too late for any kind of action.

Officer in charge, Lieutenant Fallahi. Are you their relatives? - Unfortunately!

Heshamt Davaran? - I'm his brother.

Mahtab Ma'arefi? - Oh, I still can't believe it.

I have recently had the honour to become a member of the Ma'arefi family. - Please accept my condolences.

Have you seen this picture.

The driver's been identified. He has a good record and reputation. The village woman has been identified as well.

Who 7 - She's been identified through her prescriptions ; Zarrinkola Sobhani.

Furthermore, we've found and address in Tehran upon her that makes it clear that she was probably going for treatment.

We've informed our central station in Tehran and the starting point, to acquaint her family with the situation.

Everything was in its first format for the investigations.

Now that the testimony has been made. and the reports have been verified by the technical experts, they're being removed.

Are any explanations necessary?

Hello? Hello?

Is that you , Mastan? Hi!

We're coming. The news was unfortunately true.

Listen! You've gotta hold onto yourself. Please, for me. O.K.?

Talk with mother and Mahrokh. Try to make them understand that the ceremony must change.

What? Mother? Well.

What do you mean they can't believe it? They've gotta believe it.

I saw it with my very eyes. ..

We're dying out. The Davarans have reached the end of their line.

Heshmat and his two sons who should carry the name of Davaran , have died all of a sudden .

I'm left, whose daughters will give up my family name in time, and my grand children will have another family name.

Why should I be the last Davaran?

You expect me something that I can't do.

The medical council said in front of you that next time there'll be a fifty percent risk of death for me. Remember?

You said that you don't want your children to be motherless.

If you're sure that the next one will be a boy. I accept the fifty percent risk of death. Do you agree?

Can you really predict?

Are you sure that my daughters will not lose their mother?

I'm sorry. Forget it.

I was grieved . I was grieved .

Will you be good girls and stay with your aunt? Yes?

You won't bother her, will you? Your father and I will go out for an hour.

Whose turn is it to open the door?

Don't wear black.

For the old woman's sake.

How long should this continue? I've got too much pain already. Why don't you tell them to stop.

There's going to be no wedding. The ceremony has changed.

At least say that you've heard me.

Of course I have. You talked loud and clear.

She was my sister as well. wasn't she 7.

Please! They're waiting downstairs.

You must excuse us all. Are you crying, Hamdam darling?

We're going to have a wedding. - Oh , yes .

I sympathize with you in your bereavement. but unfortunately. nothing can be done about it.

Let me offer my true condolences.

Condolences? - May God give you patience! I don't know what to say.

Can you see what you're doing to me? You're depriving me from seeing Mahtab.

Her husband, and her children.

And now you want to deprive me of seeing Mahrokh's wedding. - God forbid!

Who has ever thought of such a thing?

I can't understand this , Moones. Why have you stopped work? This house should be adorned as beautiful as a bride.

Madam , the messenger is only off today. What should we do with the invitations?

He's got back some, but some weren't home. And he wants the address of the others.

Who's that man?

She'll be annoyed like this; we shouldn't insist.

I didn't know whether to wear black or not when I was coming. So I brought black clothes in a bag as a precaution.

No! insistence will have no use.

For God's sake, Madam... - Why do you insist Moones?

Why do you want them to be dead? - Do I want this? I had brought her up.

Well, Mother! I don't like this at all. But there's a witness here.

He has seen the whole thing . We have as well. Unfortunately, we have seen everything ;

till the end ... as far as the coroners'.

So a witness has come?

The traffic police officer is waiting for you.

Keep cool Mahrokh.

Well , professor! Let's go to see the witness!

Is that all? Do you call this proof? - What proof better than this?

Well. Did you find a mirror there?

A mirror? - Even a broken one?

No! By no means. - Yes I can't see it in the picture either.

I told you that the report in the newspaper is not true. You've made a mistake.

They were bringing along a mirror. If the mirror was not there, it means that it must have been another car.

I can understand you, mother. But being stubborn does not help. We saw everything with our very eyes.

The juxtaposition of the particulars verifies the report in every way. There is no doubt about the authenticity of the report.

Madam! That man was my brother.

My respect for Mahtab darling is immeasurable. Those two kids, my brother's sons.

I'm as broken - hearted as you, if not more. But let's take this into consideration ; we can't do anything about it.

They started yesterday and they haven't got here yet. So where are they?

She promised to bring the mirror on time. She's on her way.

- Well, Makhrokh! I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Now what?

She was the best sister in the world. the best woman! But no one's thinking about us.

We were going to get married . Remember? We wanted to get married .

Everything was ready, or still is.

Of course, I respect the will of your family. Sure I do .

But isn't it better to tell us how long we should wait? Or at least consult with our family.

How long will you be in mourning? One year or more?

What is your family's tradition?

I'm confused, Rahi . I'm confused. I don't know what you're talking about or what to say myself.

All of us were wedded in front of that mirror. and now the mirror is broken. - Why should we break? Why us?

We will not break , Rahi . We will wait.

We'll wait for a while.

Will you wait for me Rahi? Will you?

Yes, for the first edition.

A suitable pace and easily to be seen.

Will it be O.K. in one hours' time?

Where is your advertisement department exactly?

The Ma'arefi and Davaran families and their related families ; Monshi , Mostofi ...

Sweetmeat , coffee . - Tea, dates, bitter confectionary.

Black grapes. dark - colored flowers. Rose water.

Will they sign our name in the newspaper as well? - We were closer to her than her family.

Take our black clothes to the dry - cleaner.

They're to be ironed urgently! O.K.? Hello Mom!

Mosavat, Ensafpoor, Ma'roofi . Tehrani Moqadam ...

Adib Daftari , Yavari , Etedal , Borhani ...

There's no reason to hurt yourself. Why do you think that we've been the cause of their death?

They were coming for us. - Of their own free will .

But , for us!

They had travelled on this road hundreds of times.

Why now 7.

Why just now 7

I told you not to take her. She can't stand it.

When will you come Mahtab?

Come! If you don't come.

You'll ruin the life of this child.

What's going on here? Isn't there going to be a wedding here?

Tell them.

Let me see. is this a joke or is it really serious? Is this a funeral or. ..

Didn't you see the notice in the newspaper?

Mahrokh darling , get up. It's time to take your medicine. I-How many time should I take it? I just had some.

Now? - Yes. Yes. Go! I'm alright.

I'm dying!

They're dead for you, not for me.

Hello, professor. Congratulations!

Is this the new fashion to greet your guests in mourning on a wedding?

No, we didn't see the notice.

It's not a pleasant page to look at regularly.

Have you com to say congratulations to me? I also congratulate you.

Madam, are you out of your mind? Congratulations on this occasion?

You are the one who's out of her mind! Why are you crying on a wedding party?

We don't know yet whether to believe it or not. Or perhaps they want to give us a surprise!

Where is the bride herself?

My dear, you'll get tired standing.

Please sit down . You're hot and shivering as well . I-It's because I'm excited. Don't you know who is going to come?

She was due to come to our house. just as we had given them trouble on our trips several times.

All arrangements were made, even a bed was reserved for her in the hospital and her physician was chosen.

I don't know if anyone can read the telegraph for her husband, in case it's been delivered.

Shaban has sure heard the news before receiving our telegraph.

I must apologize, but it wasn't possible To enlarge such a small picture better than this in one day.

We never found the chance to recompense her for kindness. It was so unexpected!

Our fathers called death "an uninvited guest" sarcastically. That's what it really is.

Or they had the term " an unwanted partnership". Yes , this is the only company where we all have equal shares in it.

No flattery, no bribery!

Any expectations of making profits in this company is like a dud cheque.

In the transaction of death we are always losers. - No!

We shouldn't say that one's funeral is his end...

They will continue to live with us in our Memories and through the impressions they had made on us.

So this a memorial to the part of us which had a body of its own until yesterday.

We've come together, and will revive them in our memory, if not in reality.

For this reason please do not sit on those six charts.

This is the will of the hostess, and the natural right of those in whose memory we have gathered here.

Our name is also signed in the newspaper.

This is from the union of road taxi - drivers.

Please accept our condolences. - It was a terrible disaster. - The same to you.

How tolerant they are!

I've got a bad feeling . I hope they don't think that we've brought them bad luck.

These ideas are out - dated now, honey. Don't think about it and don't repeat it.

They are dead but they haven't come to their end!

Mother!

Didn't you realize that she didn't take part in the burial ceremony. She thinks that they are still on their way.

All my family has died... but not for me! I see them everyday ;

Father was sitting over there. Mother there, and I was a child...

But you weren't there. .. Does this mean that you were dead? No!

The roads took my daughter and her husband away from me;

I mean your parents. When you were a very little girl.

Should I let them take my darling Mahtab away as well? With all her family?

Damn the roads if they mean separation.

Turn the corner.

You've come to the right address!

They'll come any minute now.

Who?

As an ex - student, I should remind you of one of the lessons you had taught us;

accept the reality if you can't change the situation.

It's a lesson I never learned .

Now we have an abnormal child that we only see once a month.

Don't remind me this burden. - Accept the reality!

I'm afraid of the future. And so are you! Don't say that you aren't.

Why shouldn't we adopt a child from the orphanage? I. - Couldn't you find a better time to say these things?

A girl , so that we could name her Mahtab.

No one understood me better than her;

even those things that I never talked about. Or the agonies that I suffered ...

but never wrote about them .

And without having written anything I noticed that she wanted to have a daughter.

And now, she's sending me a signal.

What 7 - That's it ; believe me, somewhere a girl by the name of Mahtab is waiting for me.

Is this the funeral of my Zarrinkola?

Is it 7 Can't you see how they're mourning for her?

Are you here as well Ma'am? Sir?

Were we supposed to meet here? What did you do with my Zarrinkola?

That's why you asked me to come to the city?

Should we come all this way in search of our doom?

I told her not to go.

I said let me settle my accounts with creditors and the debtors.

I told her I don't wanna have a baby.

What good have we done in this would that we now want to bring a child into the world.

What should I say? She couldn't help herself.

She didn't ride ten taxis. Why did you ride this one?

For the children's sake? When she saw a child she would always lost her senses.

How dejected did she die!

She went to the other world for a child.

I told her, " Zarrinkola why do you wanna go by car, if you can go by bus?

I said , why do you want to go to Tehran now. that they have told you that it's a hopeless case in the clinic of our village.

But she was suffering Ma'am. She was suffering.

Now she is relieved. She could never dream of such a magnificent funeral.

Did you come all this way for your own funeral Zarrinkola?

All this way? All this way?

This is my dream. I had a nightmare last night.

I couldn't tell you. It was about this ceremony.

I could feel it. So you were waiting for something to happen? - I'm always waiting.

Give it to me and sit down . Why are you serving? You are the hostess ; you've been sick.

How long are you going to punish yourself Mahrokh?

Do you think that a kind sister like that would be pleased to see you like this?

Should I look for you in other people's houses now?

Who do you wanna grieve by not coming home?

I hope that the ceiling falls in on my head ; the house which I have to pay its installments till the end of my life!

Where has the road led you. Now that you've reached its end?

Welcome!

Welcome! - What is this welcome for?

Am I welcome at his funeral?

Never in my life did anyone say welcome to me.

I was the one who always said welcome to him whenever he came home. I said to him. "Welcome! Welcome!"

Oh, how many years on the road?

I told him to quit. How many years Should I live in fear of your safe return?

How many years on this dangerous curve? I said again and again.

By God , I did . I told him. You shouldn't think

I didn't tell him. I said, " Give it up. Anyone you know has found another job:"

"a job that is less dangerous and more rewarding."

"You'll leave me in this world with so many little kids. With these disobedient and unmanageable kids?"

I told him that this must be the last time. Ma'am . How did I know that this would be his last time?

As if he wanted to spite me. To spite me?

I guess he was tired . Or perhaps he was not in a good mood. He said goodbye in a strange way.

As if we had been strangers for a thousand years.

Good old fellow! May God keep his family healthy.

I saw it closely . The road was still slippery. I know that they were coming for us. but we didn't cause their death.

Why should the burden rest our shoulders?

I'm saying that they are the ones who have disturbed our wedding.

Hey! What have got into your mind now? You shouldn't think that this is an objection against our marriage.

Rahi , show me a signal.

I wanna feel at ease till the rest of my life.

I don't wanna think that it was my luck.

I want to know that she is pleased.

Good evening everybody! Let me offer my condolences to all of you.

I'm sorry to be the first witness of this disaster.

No one ever measures the daily strained nerves of a devoted officer.

We are not eager to see disasters. and we cannot prevent them all by ourselves.

Within thirty seconds after the terrible sound of the accident. I ; Lieutenant Fallahi , highway police officer, was at the site of accident.

I must say that there was no sign of pain or suffering on their faces. Perhaps there was an even faint smile on their lips.

Yes, only the dead are not afraid of death!

Were they dead?

Yes. I , the officer in charge. Included In my official report that They had died immediately.

But what I could not say for sure was the cause of the accident ;

whether it was the bend of the road, landslide. the tyres being worn down, or God forbid. committing an error in changing lane.

There was no evidence of drunkenness. sleepiness. or drowsiness seen in the drivers of the fuel tanker.

And also signs of having disobeyed the traffic signs, unlimited speeding, or not paying attention to the no passing sign!

Six people are dead , two are in jail. several lives have been shattered . two vehicles have been completely discarded.

The owners of the fuel tanker have gotten into trouble with the insurance company. the trade union , and the traffic police.

A group of people are mourning, nevertheless. There is no mistake in our report .

The tugger had not noticed even three miles away that the fuel tank had gotten empty.

Yes! Nothing can remain unnoticed before the sharp eyes of law.

We have always said: Attention, precision, and precaution.

I will repeat again: Be on your watch! - So your sharp eyes will notice everything?

But you didn't see a mirror!

But you had promised Grannies! - She had promised as well!

Are all these things said just to prove that she is dead? Why are you mourning?

What's the matter with the lady?

Just be tolerant!

We are thankful to the dear officer who has come hereto console us upon his sense of human compassion, without having the duty to do so.

We are grateful indeed.

I'm sorry, Mother. But they've come for the ceremony.

For the ceremony? But they're not dead. There will be no ceremony.

We have gathered here and are waiting for them.

What's going on here? Where are we?

Wait!

You go and get dressed.

She's coming for your wedding ; it won't be nice if you're not dressed in your wedding gown.

She's gone mad!

I say these are signs of insanity.

It always starts like this.

Had there been any sign of madness in her or it has just started?

It's not acute yet 1 it is called " innocuous insanity."

No! You mustn't say these things! You mustn't!

What are you waiting for? Go get dressed. sweetheart! Do you want to frighten them when they come?

Mahrokh! - Are you ready, Rahi?

Now? ' Why not?

Will you help me, Mastan? - What do you mean? In this situation?

You come, Hamdam! - Oh! Call Mahu! Call Mahu!

My dream! My dream!

The driver of the fuel tanker and his mate have come here upon their own will . out of respect to the victims of the accident.

Please stay calm!

I warn you! These two convicts are under contract of our company.

As the owns of the tanker, all the legal damages will be paid by the insurance company and the related contractor!

You're killing them! How cruel of you! - You've found them forlorn and lonely here. haven't you?

Have pity on this child!

I wish I would die!

I can't bear to see you degraded .

Ladies and Gentlemen! Don't look at us like this!

By God and all the prophets. We're not murderers. Oh , no! We aren't.

I've driven on the road for twenty years and didn't even have one accident. not even an of fence.

Who has ever driven an eighteen - wheeled vehicle ; speak up!

As I saw it approaching , I said. "Watch out, Master! We'll be in a fix! Be careful not to slip!"

When I saw it from a distance, I said how many people are there in that car? I wanted to blink the lights to see if it's an acquaintance...

and cheer up by saying hello to him; but suddenly I noticed that the damn wheel is not in my hands.

I tried to slam on the brakes and I did. but the darned thing slid. I thought that the blasted thing has failed . But it hadn't.

It slid till it hit the car on the other side which caused the tanker to turn over!

What now. ..

We said we'd better come to apologize for something we had not done. For God's sake, don't blame it on us!

We've been told that you've consented to our freedom , Ma'am . I'm sure that you'll be repaid for your kindness.

We didn't even know each other. We weren't enemies to have to pay off old scores against each other. We're in the clear.

They must have been decent people that they've reached at the stage, which we've gotta run for a life time, in a wink.

I saw in the mirror...

In the side mirror! I saw that it was over.

And that we're upside down in the middle of the air.

May God cripple you Azrael. Now that you have crippled me!

Why didn't you take me instead. who've got six children that are now in need of other people's help?

Disaster never lets go. . . dammit!

You set my heart on fire, Master! What should I say, for a person Who has recently gotten married?

My six - month daughter. my beloved, who's been left alone. Under the care of her mother!

God will repay you, Ma'am. My family will always pray for you.

Have mercy on us. For we're all in need of mercy!

They've come! I told you they would come.

She had promised me.

Congratulations on your wedding my dearest.