All language subtitles for Me Before Me (2026)_track3_[eng]

Go on, lower it. Yes, the pulley.

The right one!

The rope, bro.

The rope is jammed, sir.

Hey, it won't work. Lower it.

Lower it. Be careful. It's expensive.

- Hey, the handle isn't balanced.
- Be careful, sir.

WEST JAVA SCIENCE COMPETITION CHAMPION
ON TO THE NATIONAL LEVEL

Hey, what happened?

Jati is here.

- Wow, Jati.
- Wow, Jati.

- A science champion.
- What's that?

- He's really good.
- Just leave it to me, sir.

- Bro, can you hear me?
- Yes, I hear you.

Okay. Please listen to me.

Okay, shift it to my left,
your right-hand side. Okay?

Yes, twice.

Yes, continue.

- Okay. Enough?
- Enough. Okay, enough.

Sir, Jati is here.

Jati! Congratulations! You are great!

- The champion of West Java.
- Across West Java.

Yeah, West Java.

Congratulations to the cabaret team

on winning the citywide
cabaret competition in Bandung.

And now, presenting
the pride of our school.

Jati Ilhami.

Come on up, Jati.

Come on, come up.

He has made history.

The first student from SMP Bandung Raya

to qualify for the national-level
science competition.

Jati, our champion.

Come on, Jati.

Go on, say something.

- Go ahead.
- Jati, you're awesome!

Give him a break.

Don't be shy. Here you go.

- Hurry up, we have a test.
- Calm down.

Just hold the trophy.

Jati.

Look at the other kids. I am proud of you.

Nobody else has achieved more than you.

- Jati, are you okay?
- Hurry up.

Your future… Now on the national level.

…can be the brightest…

- Now, you just… The point is, I…
- Jati!

You can do it, Jati.

Jati!

- Jati!
- Why did he run off?

Why'd he just run off?

1ST PLACE

LITERACY ROOM

Jati.

What's wrong?

It's okay. Here. Take a deep breath.

Breathe slowly.

Breathe. There you go.

Jati?

Are you all right?

Didn't you just win?

You should be happy.
You only panic when you lose.

So what was that all about?

I panicked.

You don't feel very warm.

Maybe it's because
you haven't been praying much, Jati.

- I often see you at dawn--
- Come on, I never skip my prayers.

You do. You miss the dawn prayer a lot.

That's why, when you wake up,
pray first, then shower and eat.

- Okay.
- That's the order.

Now I am exhausted.

Right. You're exhausted.
I've been telling you that all along.

Here. Wear the jacket.

After all, I'm the one
who knows my champion best.

MRS. IIS - HOTEL GUEST

Wait a second, Jati.

Hello, ma'am.

Yes. I'll be there soon.
We'll meet at the city hall.

I'll wait for you there. I'm on my way.

Jati! Hey!

Let's go.

I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

- That's okay.
- Please, let me. How are you?

- No, it's fine. It's really heavy.
- It's okay. Let me take it.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

It's just our hotel's philosophy
that guests aren't kings but family.

- That is how it is.
- Thank you so much, sir.

So, I resigned
from my office job in Jakarta.

Then we moved back to Bandung as a family

to make things more harmonious, ma'am.

Wow, you're making me feel
like a bad parent.

Maybe it's because I grew up
without a father.

So, I want my child, Jati,

to know what it's like
to have his father with him everywhere.

- You're amazing.
- I want my child to succeed, ma'am.

If you're successful, you'll be happy.

I mean,
what successful person isn't, right?

Yes, you are right.

- Thank you. Please wait a second.
- Thank you very much.

Please help him.

Mr. Uyan.

- See? I told you. You should listen.
- Sorry.

What took you so long?

- Put it away. Don't drop it.
- Do two things at once.

- Welcome.
- Please. Right this way.

Sir.

Ma'am.

- How are you feeling?
- I'm fine, Mom.

- Dizzy? Pain? Nauseous?
- No.

Do you want some soup?

ME BEFORE ME

Everyone!

Come on!

Come on!

Run faster! Keep going!

Go, Jati! You can do it!

Come on, Jati!

Yes, keep going. Yeah!

Great, Jati! Very good!

- What place did I get, sir?
- Sixth place. Not bad.

- Where is my dad?
- Good job.

- Dad. I'll go to him for a bit.
- Sure, go ahead.

Jati.

Be honest.

You looked happy when you lost earlier.

Were you really happy,
or just trying to please Mr. Juned?

Jati.

Come with me.

Try sitting there.

Sit there.

Jati.

Do you know?

Do you know what I see every day
when I work over there?

Here, look. Hey.

Look at this.

These are all your first-place trophies.

See, you're the champion
in all these photos.

This is what I see.

I know it wasn't easy for you
to achieve all this.

It's hard. I know.

All of this has been my motivation
to work hard all this time.

For you, Jati.

This room may be small, Jati.

It's okay.
I'm fine being in this small room.

But not for you.

For you, it has to be bigger, Jati.

Especially for your future,
it has to be much bigger than this.

I was just joining a running race.
Why bring up the future?

That's my point. "Just a running race."

Right?

That means you know
what's truly important for you.

What do you mean?

- I've been preparing for the competition.
- Competition.

That is no ordinary competition.

This is a national competition,
all across Indonesia.

What is it again?

How many provinces now?

Back in my day, there were 27.
How many now?

Around 30? 33? How many?

- It's 38.
- It's 38, Jati!

That means you'll be competing
against 37 kids just like you!

They are studying hard right now, Jati.

If you want to come in first,

then you need to study
37 times harder than before.

I just want you to focus on this.

I'll always be by your side.

When you become a champion,
I'll be there.

I do this because I love you.

Understand?

Jati?

Come on, Jati.

You're a boy.

Why are you being so soft?
Why are you crying?

D. JATI ILHAMI - CLASS 9A

Please, show us, sir.

- Okay, count to three.
- Okay.

- Yes, sir.
- Three.

- Two, one.
- Two, one.

Please…

That's enough.

I'm already skilled.
You all still have a long way to go.

Jati!

Come on.

Go ahead. It's okay.

Give him a round of applause.

Go ahead.

You've got this, Jati.

- You can do it.
- Okay?

He can't do it. He won't make it.

- He fell flat.
- Ouch.

- Jati. Are you okay?
- He fell flat.

Enough, everyone.
Stop it. Don't laugh at your friend.

Are you laughing at me?

Jati.

Calm down, Jati. Take it easy.

- Calm down.
- Jati, that's enough.

- What? You want to fight?
- You want to fight?

- You want to fight?
- Calm down, Jati. Take it easy.

- Sir.
- Sir.

Sir…

What are you doing? Trying to show off?

- Dewa, stop it, Dewa!
- Sir.

- Sir.
- Jati, what's wrong?

Why, Jati?

I don't think my son did anything wrong.

The story made it clear
that he was provoked.

Sir. I'm very sorry.

I was just laughing.

You were laughing at my son, weren't you?

Yes, but also no, sir.
Everyone was just laughing casually.

What? There are laughs?
There's casual laughter, there's…

- Laughter is just laughter, sir.
- Calm down, Mr. Jaya.

- Jati is only suspended, not expelled.
- Yes.

Jati doesn't have to be perfect
all the time, right?

This is still normal.
In fact, it's a valuable lesson for him.

Right, Jati?

Sir, my son
has accomplished a lot at this school.

- Yes.
- He's brought honor to this school, sir.

True, but he kept chasing his classmates.

- And was ready to fight…
- How can a school…

- How do you treat high achievers?
- Did you start it? Why? Hey.

- Once again, please, sir…
- Really?

- I want to raise that point.
- Calm down.

- This school doesn't deserve my son.
- Please, sir.

Let's go home. That's enough.

- Mr. Jaya.
- Calm down.

- Honey.
- That's enough. Let's go.

Ridiculous.

Sir, ma'am, I'm truly sorry.

- Excuse me.
- Take care.

Ma'am. I'm sorry.
Can I have a word with you?

Tomorrow.

Go.

Go. Five, six, seven, eight.

Go. Five, six. Go.

WEST JAVA SCIENCE COMPETTION CHAMPION
D. JATI ILHAMI

Go.

Go.

Tunas Merdeka School
wants to take Jati, honey.

- Don't you want Jati to go to school?
- Yes. But…

Yes, Jati has to go to school.

But it shouldn't be
some weird school like that.

Well, that Merdeka school
doesn't use report card grades.

Jati will be going to high school soon.
High schools look at report card grades.

If there aren't any grades,
what would they evaluate?

His looks? That's impossible.

I just want the best for Jati.
That's why I act this way.

We need to figure out first
which school to choose.

Jati's life isn't just about school.

There are lots of high schools out there.

Okay, if all you care about are numbers,
what about Jati's happiness?

Finally! Welcome, ma'am.

- You're Jati, right? Come on in. This way.
- Thank you.

- Let's take a tour.
- Come on.

This is Tunas Merdeka School.

- Good morning, Mr. Panji.
- Good morning, ma'am.

- Over here.
- They don't wear uniforms here, right?

No. They can wear anything.

The most important thing is
that students feel comfortable here.

This is the history room.
Interesting, right, ma'am?

This is the arts room.
All juniors and seniors gather here.

- So, there's no seniority, right?
- None at all.

We're happy here and share our stories.

This is our exhibition space.

Yes. Together.

Juniors, seniors,
everyone comes together here.

See? They're gathering right now.

So they can study here too?

Yes, they are free to discuss
wherever it suits them.

Hi, everyone.

They are discussing …

This is Hatta's classroom.

Please come in.

Hi, Jati.

- Good morning, everyone.
- Good morning.

- How are you?
- Fine, ma'am.

Yes, Asa.

Echo.

Echo. Here's the loudspeaker. Excuse me.

- Mr. Juned.
- Jati?

- I want to apologize. I meant no harm.
- Echo, here it is.

Hi, Jati.

- Hi.
- I am Mr. Zainuddin.

What are the odds?

Mr. Juned is my twin brother.

- Oh my God.
- Yes.

- How is Mr. Juned doing now?
- He's healthy and well.

- He's perfectly fine.
- Once again, I'm very sorry.

- I had no ill intentions.
- You're forgiven.

He already told me.

You're forgiven.
It wasn't your fault. Okay?

Okay?

If you enroll here,

I'll be your homeroom teacher.

Grade nine.

Okay?

Echo, come here.

TJ and Suar. Come here.

- Yes, sir.
- All right.

They are your potential classmates
in grade nine.

I'm in grade seven, sir.

- I'm sorry. I forgot, Suar.
- It's okay.

- This is Echo.
- Echo.

- Shake hands.
- Jati.

- Suar.
- Suar.

- Sir, may I continue tidying up.
- Go ahead.

Right.

- Me too, sir.
- Sure.

What's wrong, Yuna?

Sir! Echo, urgent.

- What's wrong?
- Yuna lost her voice.

Calm down. Her makeup isn't done yet.
Asa, hold on.

We're not even sure
we're going to shoot, Dali.

What do you mean we might not be shooting?

- See for yourself.
- Jati, sorry. Wait here for a moment.

How can it be?

- Calm down.
- I'll leave you for a bit.

- How am I supposed to calm down?
- Ma'am?

How are we supposed to?

- You must have another plan, right?
- So what now?

Come on.

Dali.

Stop it, will you?

You're the one who promised
I wouldn't be on camera.

It's an emergency, Dali.
I have to improvise.

I don't want to. Where's my drink?

- Where is it?
- There it is.

Watch out, it's hot.
Here, Yuna, have a drink first.

Go on. Try it.

Drink.

- Try it first.
- It's too hot.

Speak. Try drinking. Try speaking.

Drink, then speak. Go ahead.

- Oh, no.
- This is impossible.

Oh my God. You're Jati?

That Jati?

- Which one?
- Come here. Guys, this is Jati.

- What? Who is Jati?
- That Jati.

- Which one?
- How do you not know?

- So which one? Which Jati? Teak wood?
- Which one?

Calm down.

Just a second.

- What?
- Go back…

- It won't work.
- Go back.

What's wrong?

- How do you not know who he is?
- I have no idea.

- Champion of that science competition.
- I've never heard of it.

His billboard is everywhere.
He's like a celebrity.

A celebrity?

He's also a former child celebrity?

Stop it. Come here first.

Listen. How about Ibnu replacing Yuna?

- Agreed.
- Perfect.

No. That's nonsense.

How could there be an Arab caveman?

- We'll make one.
- We'll make one.

That's impossible.

Okay, enough.

Calm down.

I'm the producer. This is my call.

- Okay?
- Okay.

You are a new student, right?

He'll fit.

You want to?

What movie?

- A banana?
- He might be dim-witted.

Seems like he fits.

And… action!

Cut.

End slate.

End slate.

- It's upside down.
- Like this?

THAT ONE IS PREHISTORIC

It's flipped.
An end slate should be like this.

- I have to deliver this.
- No. It's noisy enough.

TJ, come here.

- Scene two, shot one, take one.
- What is it?

Remember, you are apes!
Show some creativity!

- More feeling.
- We're doing it again?

Of course. Naturally.

- It was good.
- Echo.

What?

The guard said
Suar and Dali can't come in.

- We're being too noisy.
- All right.

Keep your voices down,

but explore more with your movements.

Okay? Take two.

Rolling. And action!

It's not like that, Mister.

Jati! Hey!

What are you doing
in the middle of the night?

- I thought you fell. What were you up to?
- Did you choke?

No. I want to be a monkey.

- An ape. To be an ape.
- A monkey or an ape?

No, I want to be an ape
for a school project.

Your school project
is to be a monkey? How?

- A monkey?
- An ape.

It's a project. Just do it.

- Don't stay up too late.
- What subject?

You're asked to become a monkey?

What is it?

Swaying, so adorable

Thank you, Jati.

- For helping at my grandson's birthday.
- Blow!

I've heard from your father

that you're not comfortable
at your new school?

Maybe it's because this is a new school,
and it's kind of…

What's the word?
It has free-spirited style.

So it's different.

Just hang in there.

For your future, let's forget the past.

Thank you so much, sir.

What matters is that you can win
the national competition.

Amen. Jati's always been diligent.

I'm confident he can be the champion.

Jati.

I'll be waiting for you at school.
I'll take care of everything.

Thank you very much, sir.

Go play again.

- Play again with Jati. Happy birthday.
- Play again.

- What would you like to drink?
- Do you have anything cold?

Yes. Would you like coffee? We have some.

There's no way I'm transferring.

I'm happy at Tunas Merdeka, Dad.

Life isn't all about being happy.

Happiness when you're young
is pointless without success later.

- That fun back then made you like this?
- Jati.

Honey.

What's your actual goal?

Is it for Jati to go to school
or to compete?

- Well, both.
- Why both?

If Jati wins, any good high school
will accept him.

It's true, but…

Networking starts from high school.

But the problem is Jati can't pick both.
Only one!

Dad. I promise
I'll go to whichever high school you want.

But let me stay at this junior high
for now, Dad. I want to try it.

The deal is…

you've got until the end of this semester.
That's it.

- Honey.
- Seriously?

Where are you going? Eat first.

Honey, that's enough.

You'll see.

That kind of free-spirited school
won't challenge Jati enough.

- Hey!
- Damar Jati Ilhami! For God's sake!

See that? That behavior.

He's been like that lately.
Who taught him that? Slamming things.

The museum shoot yesterday.

That's Echo's project with Asa's help.

FINAL PROJECT: "FOOTSTEPS OF OUR WORLD"

You should join the others for now.

Who should I go with?

I'm going to make
miniature graveyards here.

One plot for the '98 victims,
Rumoh Geudong, the mysterious shootings,

the killings of '65 and '66…

There's still so much unresolved.

Why is your project so heavy?

Of course, I want to be like Munir.

- What?
- Munir. You know him, right?

- I know.
- Right, exactly.

But the version that doesn't get killed.

That's why you have to be serious
and focus on your project, Jati.

You got expelled
from your old school, right?

So did I.

Because I didn't move up for two years.

I can't read.

But it's not because I'm dumb.

I'm dyslexic.

At the old school,
if you couldn't read, you were out!

Do you want to join me?

I believe everyone can draw,

especially things
from their everyday life.

Come on, draw yourself.

Here.

Start drawing.

Thank you.

But check out the other friends' projects.

Go on.

Thank you, Jati.

Cut, Asa.

Can you actually act?

You could be over here.
Move left, right, hold something.

You looked like
you were holding in your poop.

You could do it like this.

You could be like this…

Asking for help.

It hurts. Help!

Then left, right, hold on. Still hurts.

- But this is wartime.
- You were still born as a human baby.

Echo, this is my creative license.

- Why are you dictating things?
- You asked for help, Asa.

I help you. You help me.
This is my way of helping.

- You can't take feedback, can you?
- Me? Can't take feedback?

You are the one who can't take it, Asa.

I'm the one who has acted in a film.

Hey, I've acted in a film.

Who won Best Child Actor at the FFI? Me.

Echoviano Pranata Lorenzo.

- You can check it online.
- Yeah, but this is my grandmother.

Your grandmother.
It'd probably come out bad anyway.

You said you could direct,
so go ahead and film it.

I give up helping Asa.

You go ahead.

You help her.

- Echo.
- Asa.

- Echo!
- It's raining.

Has it been ten seconds?

Yes.

Okay.

Is it done? Is that it?

Yes. That's it.

I'll cut it.

So, your great-grandmother
was born in a shed?

I don't know.

Somewhere dark, at least.
Since it was wartime.

Then it doesn't match
the historical facts, Asa.

In Indonesia,
it's easy to bend history, Jati.

Our families
don't usually document things.

That's why I want to double-check
by doing interviews.

Here.

I've made family gem cards

to get them to share stories.

For the presentation,

we record our family's answers,

then compare the results with each other.

To make it interesting.

Why make it complicated? Why compare?

The story alone is enough, right?

We have to be critical
about these stories, Jati.

Memory doesn't always tell the truth.

But history isn't necessarily honest.

So, what should we believe?

That's why each question on the card
will be answered by all family members.

Your family, right?

Obviously. Who else would it be?

Asa.

Can I join your project?

Sure.

But be serious, okay?

Promise?

Promise.

- We're back.
- Excuse me.

Welcome back.

Why are you soaking wet like that?

It suddenly started raining.
I'll go get changed upstairs.

Jati. Asa told me
you also have asthma, right?

No, Auntie, it's actually my mom.

I've only recently
started feeling short of breath.

Right. Do you carry an inhaler?

- No.
- You should always have an inhaler on you.

A sudden attack can be dangerous.

You're right, Auntie.

Luckily, I don't have it, Jati.

Even though my dad has asthma too.

Sweetie, you're still going
to your dad's tomorrow, right?

Don't forget to bring his order,

fried fermented cassava biscuits.
Remind her.

- Okay.
- Yes, Auntie.

Just in case.

Done.

- You should shuffle it, Mom.
- Jati, you can edit it for me then.

I'll read it.

"Does having a child
change your identity?"

What kind of question is this, Asa?
You made such a complicated one.

If I may, Auntie.

Maybe after you had a child,

you started wearing a hijab?

No.

Well, let me tell you two.

As we get older, we get closer to the end.

Our hearts need to be at peace.

Before, I just went through life
as it happened.

I accepted whatever came my way.

Sure, bring it on.

It turns out that life
is a journey of searching.

But overall, I think…

the change actually comes from within.

There you go.

Maybe you can explain more
about what you felt when I was born?

How should I say it?

It's definitely changed, Asa.

Back then, I never thought about

worrying over this and that.

But when you came along, well…

I became more mindful of the future.

- Here you go, Uncle.
- Thank you, Jati.

So, I…

In the past, I was laid off.

So in America,
there was a financial crisis in 2008.

The company I worked for was affected.

But they say there's always a way.

There's always a way.

I had never thought

of having a café this big.

- I'm back.
- Hey, you're back.

- What's wrong?
- It's Asa's project.

- Why are you crying?
- I don't know. It's complicated.

Oh, you poor thing.

Hey, Asa.

Here. Uniforms for you and your mom.

Thank you, Auntie. I mean, Mother.

Let me introduce you.
This is Asa's friend.

- Hello, Sis. I mean, Auntie.
- Dian.

I'm Jati.

- Is it done?
- Yes, we're done.

So, it's done.

- Asa, your parents…
- Yes. They're divorced, Jati.

Almost three years now.

I'm sorry.

Dad's getting married next month.

That's why our project has to be good.

- Is this for a surprise at the wedding?
- No, it's not.

It's for a portfolio. For a scholarship.

My dad and Dian want to start
trying for a baby right away.

My mom said the IVF program is expensive.

So, it would really help
if I got a scholarship.

It would reduce the burden.

What time should I come over
to your house tomorrow?

What? Why would you come over?

- To film your parents.
- Jati, right?

Isn't just your family enough?

Two members mean two families.
Then we'll compare each other's results.

For reflection.

Reflection?

Yes. Our assignment is graded
based on our individual reflections, Jati.

Asa.

My parents are so complicated.

Is your family just your parents?

Here.

Don't forget to record it.

All right. Let's go, sir.
I'll head out first.

I don't think
I have many family photos here.

Besides, the albums got flooded
in Jakarta.

- Jati, help me. This is heavy.
- Okay.

Here we go.

Why is everything stored
in the storage room?

Where else would I put it?

Hang them on the hotel wall?

Of course not.

- Hold on, how many photos do you need?
- As many as possible.

What is this, Mom?

Where could the rest be?

I think this is all there is.

- Nothing else here. This is everything.
- Mom.

Is this me?

- Let me see?
- Here.

Oh my God, Jati! These are your dad's.
He won't like that you touched them.

- Why, Mom?
- He won't like it.

- Mom, hold on.
- That's enough.

Who is this, Mom?

- Dad's sibling?
- Yes. That's enough, Jati.

What about this one?

That's Uncle Yayan, your dad's cousin.

- Come on. That's enough. Put it down.
- Cousin? Has he passed away?

No, he's still alive.

If I'm not mistaken.

- Mom, why do you say that? Hold on.
- Enough. You're so outspoken. Close it.

I went to a good school to learn
how to think critically. Just a sec.

Go on. What else do you want to ask?

Who is this?

That's Uncle Yayan, your dad's cousin.

All I know is
that the last time I saw him,

he was working
at a haunted house on Braga.

After that, I never heard from him again.

He had a fight with your dad.

- That's enough.
- A fight?

Focus on my side of the family.

- This is getting too complicated.
- I can't, Mom.

I have two parents.
I already promised my project group.

Jati, you transferred schools,
so you wouldn't be stressed,

but now I am the one stressed out.
Put it back.

That's enough.

- Sort it out with your friend.
- What is this?

What's that girl's name?

- Asa.
- Right, with Asa.

Find a way to do the assignment
without bothering me. Go on.

He's rummaging through everything.

- "Hello."
- Hello.

"I have a question about my son, Fulan."

"He's almost 16,

but lately, he's been getting
into trouble."

"He used to be obedient
and did well in school."

- "Now he's rebelling and got expelled."
- Oh my God.

"He's become difficult, unruly."

"Is this what people mean
by saying a child is a tribulation?"

Send him to a boarding school in Garut.

- Please, Ustadz.
- Okay. Let me ask you this.

As long as we are raising a human child,

it is certain that humans
will make mistakes.

If the parents can't educate
and guide them,

the child might even become their enemy.

We need to understand

that the Quran mentions
two roles for a child.

One,

a child comforts the soul.

Two,

a child beautifies the world.

Praise God.

Both of them
will definitely make us happy. Right?

- That's right.
- That's right.

A child isn't meant to be a trial,

an enemy, or a tribulation.

Anyone can cause problems,

but anyone can also bring happiness.

What were you like as a child, Dad?

Or what about Grandpa and Grandma.
What were they like back then?

Were you more of a soothing soul
or a troublemaker, Dad?

It's a long story.

We've still got a long way to go, Dad.

It won't be enough.
The story is really long.

Dad.

Hold this.

Just a moment.

- What are you doing?
- Okay.

- Perfect timing, Dad.
- What?

I'll film you telling the story. Go ahead.

What story?

About what I said earlier.

This is for a school assignment.
It has to be recorded, Dad.

Dad.

Come on, this is being recorded.

- For a school assignment.
- What am I supposed to say?

Please, just tell me, Dad,
about your biological sibling. The one…

He has passed away.

Why bring up the past?
Just focus on the future.

Where will you continue your studies?
What kind of job do you want?

- Just forget about the past.
- This project is about history, Dad.

- Then change the project.
- I can't do that.

You don't own the school.
Come on, how about it?

- Later, okay.
- Dad.

- Later.
- Just a little, Dad.

It's raining,
and you're still fussing about recording.

- Let's go home first. Mom's waiting.
- Why are you being like this?

Dad.

- That's enough, later.
- Are you trying to make me fail?

Later!

- Dad!
- It's raining, Jati!

Cut, Asa.

Cut.

Can you act with more feeling, Asa?

Sal.

Test ball.

- Firda!
- What do you want, Echo?

Firda!

What is it, Echo?

- Is your grandfather around?
- Yes. At his usual spot.

- His usual spot?
- Yes.

Are you sure?

Echo, is this really okay?

It's fine, Jati, trust me. Okay?

- Firda, are we close?
- Yes, we're close. It's over there.

Hi, Grandpa!

Hi.

- Someone's looking for you.
- I see. Please, come in.

Okay.

- Grandpa.
- Yes.

Someone needs your help.

- Yes, Grandpa.
- I'm Echo.

- Who is this?
- I'm Jati.

What's the matter?

Jati, move over. Move.

May I, Grandpa?

This is it.

Production value!

Hope it's okay, Grandpa.

I went deep into the forest and slipped.

I rolled and ended up in a cave.

It was pitch dark, my body ache.
My head was spinning.

I thought I was going to die for sure.

Suddenly, I heard a sound. Like this…

KI HADJAR DEWANTARA STUDY ROOM

- Is this really your grandfather?
- Why would I fake it?

I can see the resemblance.

But…

he's exaggerating.

It feels kind of familiar.

Echo.

Asa.

- Echo.
- Asa.

Echo, Asa, enough.

I don't like friends who lie.

- Especially if it's about my assignment.
- Asa.

Asa, I'm sorry.

School assignment.

You're overreacting, Asa.
Not willing to forgive?

There's a verse about forgiving,
right, sir?

- Yes. It's Al-Hujurat, verse--
- Sir, pardon me.

- Don't start with verses and, sir.
- Well…

- Doesn't my disappointment matter?
- You started it, Asa.

- Stop.
- Why me?

I get how Asa feels.

When my feelings aren't respected.

Not heard.

Asa, I'm withdrawing from this project.

I get how Jati feels.

This isn't an attack, Asa.

But honestly, working in a group with you
can be stressful.

You tend to be pushy, Asa.

I'm very sorry, Asa.

But you often
don't listen to your friends.

I've been going along all this time.

- Because I'm afraid of you.
- Hey, stop it.

This isn't Asa's fault. It's mine.

You can protest if you want,
but not like this.

Asa explained

why she has to take
this project seriously.

Okay.

I want to apologize…

to everyone.

What you all just did

is greatly loved by Allah.

Jati. Go ahead.

Read the meaning of Al-Hujurat verse 10.

Take it to heart.

Take it deeply to heart, all of you, okay?

In the name of God.

"Indeed,

the believers are but brothers."

"So make peace between your brothers."

"And fear Allah

so that you may receive mercy."

My grandfather is a former judge.

The most honest one.

- Yeah, honest.
- In Java.

In all of Java.

All across Java, Asa.

To the point that his career
came to a standstill, Jati.

Are you serious?
You want to interview Grandpa?

He only remembers
the important things now.

You should interview me instead, okay?

It's okay, Grandma.
The questions are easy.

- Hi, Grandma.
- Hi.

This is my friend, Jati.

You can sit here.
I am going to the gathering.

- I'm late.
- Okay.

It's the religious gathering.
See you later.

Bye.

- Bye.
- Bye.

The questions are easy.

Did having me
change your identity, Grandpa?

Here's the thing.

For example,

what did you feel when I was born?

I didn't feel anything at all.

If I may, Grandpa.

Perhaps the question is

when your daughter gave birth to Asa,

how did you feel
when you held Asa as a baby?

I was so happy
when holding Asa for the first time.

I was grateful.

But…

Asa wasn't born to my daughter.

Asa was found.

- What?
- What?

Back then…

I was serving
as an expert witness in a case.

To the right
of the South Jakarta courthouse

there was a bajaj station.

I wanted to go home by bajaj,
but everyone there was in a commotion.

A baby had been abandoned
by her mother inside a bajaj.

Her cheek was injured.

It had been scraped
against the inside of the bajaj.

You see.

The scar on my cheek.

My parents said it happened
when I fell while learning to walk.

How could they all be consistent in lying,

but not in being honest with me?

I don't care whose child I am, Jati.

I'm always the same.

I don't like people who lie.

Even if it's your parents?

Especially if they're my parents.

From the first moment I saw that child,
I had a feeling he'd be a handful.

On top of that, he is spoiled.

At breakfast,

he asked his mom for plain water.
She even went to get it.

Dad, be serious.

Are you recording?

I'm supposed to record, Dad.

That's enough.
Put it down for a moment. Help for a bit.

Lift the mattress. Let's find the phone.

This is important. Come here.

The first verse of Iqra.

Read it, Dad.

Instead of looking for
a guest's lost phone.

Always got a comeback now. Look.

This assignment is also to fulfill
our agreement, right, Dad?

- Look, is it there?
- It's not.

- For that kind of thing, just ask Mom.
- This family started with Mom and Dad.

What do you want? To talk about history?
To tell about the struggles?

Dad, okay. One, two, three.

Well, my struggle for you…

This is what I'm fighting for.

The mattress?

- Not the mattress. This hotel.
- This hotel isn't even yours, Dad.

Yes, I know it's not mine.

Do you think I enjoy living here?

Why should I swallow my pride?

We live here to be near your good school.

So you can sleep comfortably.

As long as you're not in the heat
or the rain, that's what matters.

Find it.

That's your responsibility as a parent.

Jati.

Not every parent is responsible
for their child.

There are parents
who abuse their children.

Who play favorites.

Who don't care at all
about their children.

That's enough. Help me find the phone.
This is important.

Leave that.

Come on. Look under the bed.
Search everywhere.

Life is a test, dear.
Especially when it comes to family.

- That's decided by God.
- I know.

Why does everything have to be a test?

- Can't life just be peaceful?
- Jati.

Tests are God's love language.

Okay?

Only you would say that.

Jati.

When I teach PE, it gets tiring, right?

What do you think the purpose is?

So we stay healthy.

If a teacher wants their students
to be healthy, to learn,

does that mean they care or not?

Jati.

When you're in trouble,

tell me,

who do you ask for help?

Dear God.

I don't know what to pray for.

I have so many problems.

First…

you definitely know.

My dad is so annoying.

But if I may prioritize,

please help Asa first.

Honey, tell the bitter truth.

- It's attacking.
- Don't come here. I'm scared.

- There.
- Watch out.

In the pot.

- Dad, Mom.
- Jati! Slowly.

- There's a wasp.
- That's not a wasp. It's a bee.

Wasps are predators of bees.

How do you know that, Dad?

I know a lot.
You just never wanted to listen.

Always arguing.

Where is it?

- Dad, here.
- Where? Help. Kill it.

- Hold on. Right now?
- Use this.

- Wait. The pot, grab it.
- Grab it.

Slowly.

Hold on.

- Here, Mom.
- Slowly.

- Come on. One. Two. Thr--
- Go ahead.

There. It went that way. Over there.

Where is it, honey?

- Dad.
- Where?

- Where?
- It went in. There, it went in.

- Come on.
- Where?

It went there.

- Dad! Come on, here!
- Go on.

Chase it. Where?

- Where?
- It went in here.

Ouch!

Why is it here?

Yesterday,
I was looking for jars and plates.

- Clean it up. Where?
- Here. Dad! There!

- Where?
- Where?

It was over there just now.

You go outside.
Maybe it went through a hole.

- Honey, come here!
- Is it there?

Here.

Honey, over here.

- Dad! Here.
- Where?

- There! Can you see it?
- Where is it?

- It's over there.
- Where, Jati? Come on.

We must catch it.

- Don't let it get to the guests. Where?
- Behind there.

- Where?
- Maybe behind that box.

- Jati, where are you going?
- Hold on. I'll look outside, Dad.

Where is it?

- It's not there, honey.
- What?

Okay, come here.

Hi. Wow, very smooth.

Feels like a celebrity.

- Sweetie. So beautiful.
- Flattery!

You forgot, back then,
you were filmed using this too, right?

That's old news.

Grandma, Grandpa.

Handsome guy, why so quiet?

Did Asa scold you?

Hey, sweetie. Smile.

Dad, give me the handycam.

Is there something

you wish you'd known about your family
when you were young?

Sweetie, shuffle the cards first.

- Right.
- Just answer, Mom.

- Answer. Just do it.
- What was it?

Can I?

- Dian.
- Please, go ahead.

I wish I'd been told
I was allergic to shrimp when I was young.

The other day, I ate seafood,
and my eyes swelled up.

- The whole restaurant was staring.
- Poor thing.

It itches.

- Allergic?
- Actually allergic, Mom.

For me, it turns out
our great-grandfather's family

were merchants for generations.

So, I didn't need to fear
becoming an entrepreneur.

That's right. Agreed.

- Yeah.
- Then…

Is there something

I should've known from childhood?

What?

Grandpa…

what should I have known from childhood?

Asa, stop. That's enough.

Come on, Asa, stop.

- Jati, let go.
- Enough.

- Jati.
- Jati? Jati.

Asa. No, Asa. You have to…

- That's enough. Let go.
- Jati. Stop.

To the right…

What is this?

…of the South Jakarta…

Let me…

Is this Grandpa's recording?

I can't hear what he is saying.

This is a recording of when I told you
that you were found.

A baby has been abandoned by her mother…

Dad.

I thought we're not supposed
to say that yet.

- Her cheek was injured.
- Oh my God.

Asa.

Why didn't anyone
honestly tell me I'm adopted?

Why did everyone lie to me?

- Sweetie.
- Asa…

No, Asa, listen first. Asa…

Leave her. She'll get angrier.

What should we do? Andrew?

Asa, how far are you going to run?

Nobody asked you to chase me.

I don't want your parents to think
I'm not a caring friend.

Are you chasing me willingly?

Breathe, Asa.

Breathe.

Go on.

Slowly.

Breathe.

Asa.

Not every family would willingly lie

just to make their child
feel accepted, Asa.

What about my real family?

What's the point of a real family?

My dad.

My biological dad.

He sees my shortcomings more often.

It doesn't feel good.

Every morning when I wake up,
I feel like I'm falling short as a child.

Every morning when I wake up,

I remember I was an abandoned child.

But it is obvious.

They love you.

I don't know

if they really love me

or just feel sorry for me.

Jati,

why was I born?

Sweetie.

Sweetheart.

I'm sorry, sweetheart.

It's my fault.

Not Grandpa's.

Not Grandma's.

Not Mom's.

Mom also pressured me to tell you.

I wasn't ready, sweetie.

I wasn't ready for you to know.

Dad, do I bring misfortune?

You and Mom got divorced.

No, that's not right, Asa.

Is Mom unable to have a biological child
because she adopted me?

Don't say that.

Come here, sweetheart.

Hey.

You…

don't bring misfortune, sweetheart.

You are a blessing.

You are a blessing to me,
to Dad, to Grandma, to Grandpa,

keeping us together until now.

Come here.

Come, sweetheart.

Come on.

Forgive me.

You are everything to me.

For me too.

For Grandma.

For Grandpa.

For everyone, sweetie.

Except for my biological parents,
right, Mom?

- Why were they so heartless?
- Sweetheart.

Here, sweetie.

You have us.

You have me and your dad.

You have Grandma.

You have Grandpa.

In my opinion,
the truth must be fought for, Jati.

Come on, let's go see them.
Aren't you curious, Jati?

I'll just go along.

- But…
- Let's go, Jati.

See? I was right.

Everyone will support you, Jati.

Here.

Welcome, kids. There are a few things
I'd like to tell you.

The rules at Braga Horror Attraction
are posted on the door at the end,

on the visitors' left-hand side.

- Come on, Jati.
- Okay, everyone!

- Let's go!
- Let's go!

The attraction's door is open.
Be careful. No pushing.

- Go up carefully. Be careful, everyone.
- Let's get ready.

Be careful.

…the Braga horror ride closes again
in five minutes.

It's okay. We came together, didn't we?

Here.

I took it from my mom's
medicine cabinet. Use it.

Press it twice.

Do you want to go out? Are you okay?

Asa, I better go with him outside.

Let's go. Be careful.

- Sorry.
- TJ!

Jati, you know I like science.
Let me go with them.

- Ibnu!
- Ibnu!

- Me!
- Me!

- Me!
- Me!

Dali, you're almost 17.
You should go with them.

You watch over me, okay?

- Echo.
- Asa.

- Echo.
- Asa.

This is the real Braga attraction.

Remember, ghosts are also people.

- Never touch or hurt them.
- Don't leave me behind, okay?

Okay, Dali.

- Asa, do you hear me?
- I hear you.

Sis?

Come on, move.

- Jati, are you okay?
- I'm okay.

- You didn't ask me?
- What's that sound?

Hi.

What's that sound again?

Echo, come on.

- That's enough, Asa. I'm tired.
- Jati!

- Jati, use the inhaler again.
- Where is it?

Breathe.

- Breathe. Inhaler!
- Asa.

- Breathe. Take a deep breath.
- Ghost!

- Inhaler!
- Calm down.

Everyone, call Uncle Yayan!

- Uncle Yayan!
- Uncle Yayan!

Where's the inhaler?

Uncle Yayan!

What's wrong?

It's me Yayan! Yayan's here!

- This is Jati.
- Jati?

Jati?

Jati. Jati, wake up.

- Jati.
- What do we do?

Just take him to the hospital.

Jati.

Thank God.

- Thank God.
- Thank God.

Jati.

Jati, use the inhaler first.

Why hasn't this guy left yet?

- Thank you, everyone.
- No problem.

- All right, we're going back to work.
- Sure. Sorry for the trouble.

- Bye, everyone.
- Bye. Thank you.

Jati.

This is your uncle, Uncle Yayan.

- Uncle?
- Are you feeling really sick?

As for you,

your school assignment is something else.

- Echo.
- How did this even happen?

Sorry, Uncle.

I wanted to ask

about Dad's biological sibling
who had passed away.

Oh my God.

This is not your dad's younger sibling.

He is the older sibling. Your uncle.

He's still strong and healthy to this day.

Does he ever takes you back
to his hometown?

- No.
- That's a shame.

Dad never talks about his family, Uncle.

Really?

Why is your dad like that?

We'd like to welcome you
to the Braga Horror Attraction.

Before we start, there are a few things
we'd like to tell you.

Yes.

- Ready, Uncle.
- Is everyone ready?

BRAGA HORROR ATTRACTION

Will the bee find its way home?

The thing is
bees don't go back on their own.

Are you going to your uncle's place?

I'm scared, Asa.

Hey. If you're scared,

why come all the way here?
It's two hours away.

Sir.

- Is Mr. Geni around?
- Mr. Geni is out right now.

- Excuse me.
- Go ahead.

Sir. Is Mr. Geni here?

- He's here.
- Down there?

Yes. Down there. Come with me.

This is the house. On the right.

Okay. I see.

- Thank you.
- Sure.

- Thank you.
- Sure.

- Who are you?
- I'm your older brother.

Bro, right?

My bro?

- My bro.
- I'm your bro.

Meranti.

We have guests.

We have guests.

Uncle.

Uncle?

It's me.

Jati.

Jati?

Dear God.

Come here.

Oh, God.

How was it?

Your dad and I

used to dream of having
a beehive farm like this.

Come and keep Ayu company.

Look at that.

But…

fate had other plans.

So, I ended up managing it alone.

If you guys were that close,

why does Dad act as if you don't exist?

Even lying about it.

Well…

because I've disappointed your dad a lot.

Back when I was young,

I used to spend my time drinking.

What a mess.

I might as well just be dead.

Halfway there. Just die already.

If it was just that,

why was it so hard for Dad
to tell me, Uncle?

Turn that off first.

Your dad is angry.

When I got our neighbor pregnant,

your dad was exhausted
because of me and Grandpa.

Your dad was afraid he'd have to carry
the burden of everyone's lives.

He had just gotten married back then.

He wanted to have his own happy family.

He wanted to make you happy, Jati.

Or maybe he's just selfish, Uncle.

Jati.

Your dad is not a bad person.

Maybe if he hadn't left,

I wouldn't have learned responsibility.

My child,

Meranti,

has Down syndrome.

From birth,

her face was different.

But from the very first second I held her,

I fell in love with life.

Slowly, I began to understand

what it means to nurture, to grow…

and to make peace with life.

Pick up that box.

That one there. Go ahead, take it.

Open it.

These are Grandpa's prayers.

For your whole family.

Your grandfather was a carpenter.

He believed
a child's destiny is like wood.

It can be shaped.

Grandpa used to say

that his first grandchild
had to be named Damar.

Your dad refused.

His first child had to be named Jati.

Go on, look inside.

Grandpa's dad… What was he?
Your great-grandfather, right?

When he was your age,
he was kidnapped by the Japanese.

He was forced to become a romusha laborer,

digging caves in Tahura.

When he returned to his village,
none of his family had survived.

It's not easy having a father
who's angry at life.

Your great-grandpa was harsh,

but your grandpa was even harsher.

So, my dad is angry at his own life?

Did he ever hit you?

Did Grandpa ever hit you and Dad?

- Stupid!
- Have mercy, Dad.

What an ungrateful child!

Who taught you to behave like that?

Use your brain. Stupid!

You're a disgrace!

Move faster! You fool!

Listen to me! Move faster!

Move faster!

Jati!

Stupid!

- Who did you bring here, you moron?
- You were raised to be smart!

Who taught you to behave like that?

You can't even do something this simple?
Who taught you that?

Use your brain. Stupid!

Hey, Engkos. When are you coming home?

- I'll head home first.
- Sure, go ahead.

Are you alone? You didn't bring your son?

In the name of God…

Please, have a drink first.

Go ahead.

Drink it.

No. Thank you.

- This water has been blessed. Drink it.
- No.

- It's good, just drink it.
- No!

Calm down.

Let's try the second method.

- Yes, try the second method.
- Okay.

Excuse me.

What's happening here?

Excuse me. Just a moment.

- Go ahead.
- Let me go!

- Let me go!
- Go on!

- Oh my God! Honey!
- Oh my God!

Oh my God.

Back off!

- Oh my God.
- Done?

Not bad. That's enough.

- No need to finish it all?
- No need.

For a ruqyah, that amount is enough.

What? Ruqyah?

Honey, ruqyah doesn't work like this!

Ruqyah involves reciting prayers
and praying over someone,

not spitting on them like this.

Dad!

I'm not possessed!

Speak softly. We're asking for help here.

Your son isn't possessed.
He's just been touched by a jinn.

A worm jinn. Maybe because he often sleeps
during Asr prayer time?

That's why he often wriggles
on the floor, right?

No. There's no jinn involvement.

- No, back then…
- Absolutely no jinn involvement.

There's no jinn involvement.
You've watched too many horror movies.

Back then,
he was on the floor like this, right?

- What? I was just acting like an ape, Dad!
- See? He wants to be an ape, not a worm!

A human child wants to be an ape?
That's strange enough as it is.

- Jati, hey! This isn't done yet!
- Oh my God!

Jati!

Honey, it's surely a lie.

- Excuse me a sec.
- Sure.

Jati!

What's really going on, sir?

Jati!

Jati!

No. My child is fine. It's not true.

If you're going to slam doors…

do it at your own place!

You're getting
more and more disrespectful!

Who made me like this?

Whose fault is it?

You don't know,

or you don't want to answer?

You…

AND THOSE WHO SAY, "OUR LORD, GRANT US…"

Let's do the dawn prayer, shall we?

Are you sure about this, sir?

I'm sure.

I have thought this through carefully,
and my decision is final.

I think Jati should take the test today.

I just don't want him to be a burden
to our family in the future.

Sir.

If I may, sir.

I think Jati is old enough

to be heard out, sir.

- That's right.
- With all due respect.

I don't think Jati is old enough
to be liberated or freed,

or whatever this school likes to call it.

So, I'll take full responsibility
for Jati, sir, ma'am.

Whose parents are you?

We're Jati's parents.

This is Jati.

He looks really happy here, right?

I don't care where I go to school.

Just let me finish
my assignment here first.

…as we reflect on the nameless victims
of this historical injustice.

That's why I created this
for the victims of 1998…

Good morning, everyone.

Thank you for attending and supporting
the Tunas Merdeka School showcase.

And next, the final showcase

will be presented by Asa and Jati.

Thank you. Go ahead.

Sweetie!

We are here

to take everyone
on a journey into the past.

Specifically, to prehistoric times.

Our project's concept has changed.

Originally, we created
a family gem card game.

But our journey proved…

that the history of life

is more than just a game.

Life isn't just about winning and losing.

The history of a nation
may be rewritten by the victors.

We may be forced to forget,

but our personal history…

always waits to be acknowledged.

Follow me.

After you.

This project is about
facing our family's past.

Starting with the family we already know…

or those we don't know yet.

Jati.

Asa, I can't do this.

Sir, I'm sorry. I can't continue.

- Jati.
- Jati.

Sorry, I'm withdrawing from this project.

- This is important for you.
- There's already…

I'm so sorry, Asa.

Sorry.

- Jati!
- Jati.

- Jati.
- What do you mean it's canceled?

- Let's go home.
- Why are you going home?

Welcome, everyone.
I am from prehistoric times.

He's great.

- What's this?
- It's Echo.

- You didn't hear it?
- Calm down.

Hear what? It's hot in there.

What are you doing?

Jaya.

- Are you Yayan?
- Yes.

What's your assignment even about?

What is it?

Just kids being kids.

When did you come?

- Damar Jati Ilhami! What's wrong with you?
- Jati.

That's enough, Mom! I'm exhausted.
I'm just trying to help.

- But not by locking the door, Jati!
- Jati! Come here, good boy!

What do we do? Honey!

- Uncle, please call him over.
- Plot twist.

- So cool.
- Break it!

You're amazing, Jati.

- Jaya!
- Subversive.

- Oh my God.
- Oh my God, the key.

Where's the key?

Everyone, let's look for the key.

Jati has gone too far.

Hey, sit down first. Sit down.

Breathe.

- Honey.
- It's not here. We've looked everywhere.

Try here.

I saw it over there.

Where is the key?

Wait, honey.

Well, for me, maybe, yes.

In terms of appearance,
I wear a headscarf.

That definitely changes things, Jati.
I do look different. That's for sure.

It's like this.

But overall,

I think…

the change actually comes from within.

I'm supposed to record, Dad.

That's enough,
put it down for a moment. Help for a bit.

Lift the mattress. Let's find the phone.
This is important. Come here.

Geni?

Come on.

Are you here for Jati or me?

Jati was the one looking for me.

Not the other way around.

That's impossible.

Go ahead. Talk to me. No need to lie.

What's going on?

Maybe you're the one who lied to Jati.

How did I lie to Jati?

Geni.

I'm sorry.

You can see for yourself.
My family is doing just fine.

I'm only asking you not to disturb us,
not to ruin things. That's all. Okay?

Who's trying to ruin things, Jaya?

You were the one who left.

Jati was the one who came.

I left to protect my child.

I don't want Jati to be like you,

or like Dad. I don't want that.

Jaya.

When Dad was sick,

on his deathbed,

who did he look for?

You.

- He was looking for me? Or my money?
- Don't say that. Please.

I don't have money.

- Whatever money I have is for my family.
- Oh my God. It's not about money.

- I swear, it's not about money.
- Nah.

Jaya,

we have money too.

The beehive farm.

Our dream. I made it happen.

So, it's not about money. No. I swear.

There are parents
who abuse their children.

Who play favorites, who don't care…

I saw it myself.

Dad had changed.

Every day, he wrote prayers for you.

He wrote them on paper
and kept them in a can.

He changed. He was different.
He became a good person.

- That's what you saw?
- I did.

- You saw it?
- I did.

Did you see how Dad treated me
all this time?

Did you?

You saw that I was always beaten.

Ever since I was young,

I was beaten by Dad.

From a young age,
I swore I wouldn't become like Dad.

I want to be the best father for Jati.

I'm not like Dad.

Jaya.

I was beaten too.

Just the same.

I suffered too.

I was a victim too.

I needed help. I needed you.

When you left the house…

my child was born.

Her name is Meranti.

You didn't even know, did you?

I was prepared to accept
that Meranti had no uncle,

no cousins.

Is that my fault? Are you blaming me?

You're blaming me because you were beaten?

Dad was the one who beat you, not me.

But the one who beat me was Dad and you.

- Now you come here talking like this…
- That's enough, Jaya.

Everyone has changed.

Everyone has made peace.

Except you. Aren't you tired?

- I am tired.
- I've always been at peace.

Do you know who destroyed my peace?

You and Dad. You ruined my life.

It's ruined.

And now you come here
saying things like this?

Don't you see how you used to treat me?
You're a hypocrite.

- How am I a hypocrite?
- You are!

How exactly?

Don't you remember

beating me? Or were you just too drunk?

A drunkard beating me,
and you don't remember?

To me, you'll always be a hypocrite.

A hypocrite!

I already told you everything.

Jaya, that's all in the past.

Everyone has changed.
That's enough, Jaya. I'm tired.

- Whatever…
- You haven't changed.

No. No need.

Enough, no need to talk.
All I can hear is one thing.

To me, it's just hypocrisy.
That's it. Enough!

Go ahead then.

- Tell me what you want.
- What do you want? Just say it!

You want to hit me?

- Go ahead and hit me.
- So I become like you? Like Dad?

No way.

I have never hit anyone for no reason.

I've never once hit Jati.

Am I like Dad? No.

I'm different!

- So, what do you want?
- Go ahead.

- Just hit me.
- Hit you?

- Go ahead.
- How many times?

What for?

So it hurts?

No. When you and Dad hit me,
it wasn't just painful.

My life was destroyed! Destroyed!

Can you give me my life back? You can't!

Can you be the good brother
that I needed back then? You can't!

- Same.
- Same what?

Say it!

I always stayed silent!

Even when I was beaten,
I stayed silent! I cried alone!

What do you want?

Suddenly showing up like this,
talking like this? You're a hypocrite!

My life was destroyed, bro! Destroyed!

- Whose fault is that?
- Calm down! Hey!

What is going on?

Honey, stop. Geni, you too.

How long are you going
to keep fighting like this?

I'm tired, you know?
Years of holding everything in like this!

I'm tired of having to keep lying to Jati.

So this is what it means to be siblings?
Seriously?

Siblings are supposed to help
and care for each other,

not destroy each other.

Calm yourself down! Geni, you too!

Oh my God…

Honey.

Jati needs his uncle.

Meranti also needs her uncle and us.

Please figure out
how you two can get along.

I don't know how anymore.

Do you realize, honey?

Sooner or later,
Jati will follow your example.

I'm scared of it.

I'm so scared…

Jati will leave us like you left your Dad.

Do you want that to happen, honey?

- Asa.
- Asa.

Sweetie?

Sweetheart?

Let Jati rest first.

Thank you, Asa.

For always staying by my side.

Well, that's what friends are for.

That's what friends are for.

Thank you.

Thank you so much for taking Jati home.

That's just part of being a teenager.

- It's good Jati's back with his parents.
- Asa.

That's right.

Thank you.

Have you said thank you yet?

Uncle.

Meranti.

Fish.

Do you want to play with the fish?

Hi, Geni.

Come in.

You're feeding too much.
Feed the ones on top. Meranti.

Try the ones on top.

The ones on top.

Come on, try slowly.

It's wet. Slowly.

Want to sit down? Here.

Come here.

- Where?
- Right here. There's the fish! Go on!

- The fish swam away…
- I'm sorry.

I suddenly came into your life.

But you're different from Dad.

Jati is different from us too.

- You want to bring it?
- Yes.

Let me take it.

- Here, Geni.
- Yes?

Have a safe trip, Geni.

PLEASE PRAY FOR MY CHILD'S VICTORY
D. JATI ILHAMI

Try it, Jati.

Again.

Jati.

What did you say to Uncle Geni
to make him come here?

It's okay. Just tell me.

I…

I want you and Uncle to make up.

If you make peace…

Allah will surely love you.

If Allah loves you…

your heart will surely be at peace.

Maybe then you can accept
everything with grace.

And after that…

maybe you can love me as I am.

I just don't want to feel like
if I fail, lose,

or make mistakes…

I'll be afraid to come home.

I just want to always be your son, Dad.

I promise I won't slam doors anymore.

I promise.

I'm sorry, Jati. I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Well, go on.

Try the door again.

Again.

Here. Use this.

Let's try. Open it.

- Jati, put this down.
- Down here.

Jaya, please take this.

No need to be scared.

Bees are good creatures, Jati.

Ready? Here we go.

Look here, everyone. See this?

The top layer means
the honey is ready to be harvested.

- This one?
- Yes, that one.

Keep going with the honey-making process.

See? We have to talk to the bees.

ME BEFORE ME

Subtitle translation by Fatma Nailatur.