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Come on, Marianne, push, push!

One last push!

Nino!

5:05 PM, baby Nino Madi is born.

Nino!

Move away from the windows!

Away from the windows!

Yasmina, my darling.

My darling...

Omaya, relax... Yasmina is safe and sound.

Yasmina!

You were born at 5:05 PM.

And me, a minute later.

And on that day, not too far away...

A massacre took place.

And on that day,

the last stretch of railway was destroyed.

And on that day, we also sent a rocket to space.

Today, we are witnessing a historic moment for Lebanon.

May we remember today

as the day hope was revived in our country.

Hopefully, with this achievement,

the first of its kind in the Arab world,

we live to see an end to this absurd war.

From Beirut all the way to the stars!

But we never made it to the stars.

Nino, bon appétit!

Yasmina!

Come over here, Yasmina!

Nino, don't worry. They're only shooting in the air.

- What's up, Nino? - Welcome, guys.

Long time no see! You found a new spot, or what?

Two kafta, two French fries and two ice-cold beers.

Our starchitect.

I want oak wood.

I want fancy Italian marble.

And speakers that rock the entire room.

But it will cost you.

Whatever he asks for, divide it by ten.

Chafic needs you in the kitchen.

...my all-time famous Chicken and Rice.

But truth is, it was Samira's recipe.

She had a gift for the Chicken and Rice.

But she let me pretend it was mine.

I want the kitchen in stainless steel.

Even the chef, in stainless steel!

Chafic, where the hell is the order?

Call Zuheir back so I can kick his ass!

Tranquilo, amigo. Your voice's shaking the place!

Tranquilo, my ass! I want to kill him.

How hard can it be? It's one fucking pipe.

His only skill is collecting money.

- I gotta go. - Are you kidding?

No way in hell you’re leaving.

- Help a brother out. - Don't 'bro' me!

The kitchen is a war zone. Leila is a bulldozer.

Bro, I found The One.

Yes, the one, the wonderful one. Right.

Look how quickly she texts back!

- What does she see in you? - Nino!

Why are you knocking like a madman?

Who touched my knife?

- Chafic, deal with your guy. - Who?

Early, boss! Did you ride in on a donkey?

All roads are closed.

A minister's going to some funeral.

Screw you and the minister.

Good produce?

Weren't you off to get laid?

Watch your damn mouth.

Here's your check.

Stop smoking in here. Smoke outside.

Almost there, darling, I'm parking.

Can the stars falling from the skies

With their quiet brightness

Open up the hearts

God help me, what now?

Why the poetry before dawn?

Two stars are crashing today.

May God take you and your stars...

...on a one-way trip!

I'm done with your stars.

What are you doing?

- And your rockets! - Olga!

I've had it up to here, Zachariya.

Fuck!

Idiot! Are you blind or what?

Where the hell are you going? Where?

Eh! Mister! Where to, huh?

Nice shortcut, genius!

Abdullah.

Of all the places you had to crash into ours.

Are you stupid or what?

Sorry, bro. I meant no harm.

The whole office blacked out. You fucking idiot.

I need a hospital. Will you answer, Abdullah!

- Watch your step! - You watch out!

I'll call you back.

How are you? Thank God you're safe!

How are you feeling?

When's your CT scan?

I’m fine, let’s go. I need to fix my broken office.

Mom, you might look fine, but what if there's internal bleeding?

What do you care? You're leaving me anyway.

Abdullah, water please.

- You take all the calls but mine... - Work.

Ma'am? Can you tell my girlfriend that I crashed into your office?

She thinks I'm lying.

I know you're not my girlfriend... just yet!

Madam, I'm sorry and wish you a quick recovery.

What recovery? My head hurts, and I might be bleeding internally.

Wait, your head hurts?

I'm suing you!

But you look perfectly fine.

I will sue you, you drunk pothead!

I don't even smoke cigarettes!

You know what? I'm the one who's suing all of you...

...unless you come to Chez Nino.

Good food, good wine... We'll solve it amicably.

Never heard of Chez Nino?

No, but my lawyer will.

Her head hurts.

Take a look at our concept.

Told you I'm fine!

You're all invited at Chez Nino! Round of applause!

Here. Here.

Let your insurance call me, we'll sort it out together.

And the second form?

We're on it. Wait here.

Exactly. "Addressing corruption".

Anything else?

I need a confirmation for tomorrow.

My restaurant is always packed, so...

We'll see tomorrow.

Chafic? You take "compliance" too lightly at work.

Potatoes going in and out, without my knowledge.

See my point?

One moment, Issam.

And the structure of that "post-hub"...

We can't go over this every day.

Hold on, Issam.

All good?

- You, good? - Sorry, I'm on a call.

Oh, your confirmation for tomorrow?

One sec, bro.

Yasmina, still there?

Yes, Issam.

Yes, Chafic.

What the hell is thisFontana di Hummus?

Hummus alla italiano

with a little twist, you're up for a treat.

Hummus is hummus.

Why'd you have to make it Italian?

We make magic here.

Order away, no fear.

I'll go for...

Kafta alla... "Polpett" or "Polpette"?

Kafta alla Polpette. A flavor bomb.

It's spicy, eh?

- Definitely not. - Make it spicy, then.

Extra spicy.

You know what? Get the whole menu for my crew.

Now we're talking! Pure Chez Nino spirit!

And for the lady?

A salad, please.

Which salad?

Doesn't matter, anything vegetarian.

Vegetarian? We have great options.

Ravioli alla Mante. Like ravioli, but Lebanese.

Do you have salad? Just lettuce?

No he doesn't. It's all Mante and Polpette.

So international!

- You’ll regret it. - That's fine.

Here's the list of damages.

I thought we'd do it together.

This is faster, more efficient.

Four pages, front and back?

Throw in a pedicure, while we're at it!

No one?

- Why are you looking at him like that? - I am not.

I thought tonight was our night. No work.

I made the effort to be here.

Take a chill pill, will you?

Nino, seriously? It's our day off, me and Leila.

Now I have to cook the whole fucking menu.

- Who are these clowns, anyway? - Jail is a better option?

Someone, get this baby out of me.

We're almost there, honey.

"We"? What's your role, again?

I'll be the one cracked open, while you're outside, eating baklavas.

Serving them our best wine?

See what I mean? My wife can’t stand me.

What are you doing?

- A client wants it spicy. - There's just enough spice.

Add more, it'll slap his palate, he won't taste a thing.

Serve it as is.

Let it go, tonight. I trashed their office.

I'm the chef here, let me do my job.

- If he wants shit, I'll add shit. - Add shit, then.

Forget your culinary morals for one night.

Just a drizzle!

- Let him come do it! - He's eating it, not you!

Leila, it's ready!

First, my wife hates me. Then, you took our day off!

Serve it as is! Just like that.

- Your knife is on the floor. - Where?

Fuck off, Nino! No means no!

Will you calm down!

It's either you or me in here!

It's just a drizzle, man!

Fuck off, I'm out!

Shove your shitty restaurant up your fucking ass!

Here you go, sir.

Kafta alla Polpette.

Extra spicy.

Beetroot-Glazed Sea Bass.

- Freekeh Labneh. - Ravioli alla Mante.

Vegetarian.

But not for you.

For you...

A lettuce. Extra fresh.

"This is faster, more efficient."

Get the guys some fries, will you?

I'm sorry, Madam, but we served pasta.

Pasta and potatoes, that's just starch overload.

Orders from the chef.

How about salt, then?

What kind of place has no salt on the table?

I owe you... another apology.

Our chef guarantees a perfect blend of condiments.

I tasted it.

And it needs salt.

You heard her. Go get it.

Mister Piercing!

Salt and pepper!

Start a fight and I'm gone.

Hi, everyone. Issues with the food?

You the chef?

Do I look like a falafel eater like you?

Boss, we need salt.

Nope, seasoning is just right.

Eyeballed to perfection. Don't like it? Get out.

Hang on, what? Get the salt!

She had a bite and it's missing salt.

If her buds are broken, that's her problem.

We’re guests here! Get the fucking salt!

You can wait all night.

Sorry, Ma'am! Get back in there now!

- Abdullah... - Sorry, but this is absurd.

Salt, you dick?

At your service!

...where we ate raw meat

prepared by my dear mother.

And what a feast it was!

Nino and Tony, I'll kick you out!

- But Madam... - Not a word, Tony.

And you, Fouad... Who wrote this, you or mom?

Back to your seat.

Yasmina! You're next.

Faster!

I went with my dad to... the Corniche.

And we had pistachio ice cream.

When I heard the bombing, I asked him:

"Why do we have wars?" He had no answer.

I asked: "Where do we go after death?"

- To the Island. - He had no answer.

I asked: "How was I born?"

On the Island!

Zip it, Nino!

He had no answer.

I read in a book that the dad sleeps on top of the mom and moves...

Yasmina! Seriously? Corner!

- I'm not finished. - To the corner!

On the Island! It's all on the Island!

On the island! On the island!

I said, to the corner!

You have no manners!

Why do I even bother teaching you?

To the corner!

You too, corner!

- What have I done? - Corner, now!

Proud of yourselves? That’s it. Dictation time!

No!

Oh yes!

- Why are you here? - In case you forgot to pick her up again.

Don't make a scene, Bechara. Go home.

...he never does his homework.

He's always clowning around.

Here we go again!

- Yasmina? - Yes?

You said something very wrong in class.

What did I say?

- That's not how you make babies. - How then?

Dad told me...

Mom drinks wine.

He gives her a nice massage...

And that's how it's done!

No way! The father lies on top of the mother.

And they do this 10 times...

Then the baby comes.

I once saw my parents doing exactly this...

And there was no baby.

- Did they do it 10 times? - Much more.

But... you don't have a father and a mother.

Of course I do.

They're on the Island.

Which island?

The Island, where...

You hurt yourself?

Just a scratch.

Is it painful?

A bit.

Better now?

Yes, thanks.

Want some?

Thanks.

This is the Island.

The sea...

They look happy together.

If only one of them could come back,

who would you choose?

If you were me, who would you choose?

- Both. - There you go.

I was wondering if you'd have a different answer.

Close your eyes.

Hold on tight, the train is moving.

Faster and faster.

The train left Beirut...

Lifted into the sky, and reached the stars.

Far from Lebanon.

We made it to the Island.

What do you see?

Do you see your parents?

My parents are here too, sitting under a tree.

The three of us, happy.

It's beautiful here.

You think you’re taking her?

- Yes, I do. - Try that. I dare you.

- Over my dead body! - You wanna play dirty?

It's okay. Get your hands dirty!

- Four eggs. - No, five.

No, four.

But Dad uses five.

We're the ones calling the shots now.

How many?

Trust your gut. Listen to your inner voice.

Stop. That’s perfect.

Dad starts with milk, then flour.

A ton of it!

Stop, stop, stop.

But he adds more!

Fine...

Let's light it up.

Not you.

On Friday, we're moving to the mountain house.

Auntie's there, with Ranim and Sula.

There's Grandma, too.

There's the trampoline.

...and the big garden.

...and Rico, the neighbor's dog.

I never promised you the stars of the night...

Yasmina, come watch!

Your favorite contestant might win!

I never promised you the stars of the night...

Sir! Ma'am! You forgot this!

Thanks. But throw them out.

Don't listen to her!

They're yours. Keep them safe.

Enough with this!

Always keep an eye on the stars.

Zachariya! You're exhausting me.

One, two, three!

Let's do one more!

So, you didn't tell me...

Did you choose your mom or your dad?

I decided not to choose.

I'd rather go to the Island than choose.

Wanna come with me?

I can't.

Why not?

Grandpa told me: "Only when your time comes."

- When do you have to decide? - On Friday.

So I'm thinking of escaping.

Wanna come with me?

I can't.

So... I go on my own?

No, don't go, I love you!

What do you love about me? My own parents barely do.

Your smile.

Your hair.

How you participate in class...

Everything.

What's so special about my hair?

It's kinda messy. And long...

It looks like macaroni.

I just love you.

So... you're my boyfriend?

Yes. And you're my girlfriend?

- Ok. - Ok.

So let's do it together!

We can both run away from home.

Ok, I'll go with you.

- Promise? - Yes.

We meet at 11 PM.

- Sure. But where? - Here.

On the train.

Yasmina.

Come on, darling, we have to leave.

Yasmina, open the door.

Yasmina, why is the door shut?

Go! Leave her here.

Please, not war. Please, not war.

Yasmina!

Mommy!

Yasmina, sweetie, are you ok?

It's fireworks, honey. Not war.

It's cold, sweetie. Let's go home.

- Mommy... - Come on, Yasmina...

Thirteen plates.

Five chairs. Four tables.

I'll deduct this from what I owe your mom.

It was three tables.

Fine, three tables.

What are you up to tonight?

I'm going back to work.

Where did you disappear?

Did you take the wrong train or what?

After my parents' divorce, we moved out and...

I changed schools.

What about tomorrow night?

Also working.

You spend your time working? What's your job?

Consultant. My firm was hired by the government.

"Lebanon 2025: The future of Lebanon's economy".

Mind saying that again, slowly?

I didn't get that.

- Sounds fancy. - Not at all.

They’ll take our report, smile for the cameras,

then trash it.

Well, we're hiring here!

I need a consultant.

We're expanding.

Chez Nino by the Snow. Chez Nino by the Sea...

You know the country's falling apart, right?

And it's only getting worse?

Where do you live?

I'm living with you here, in this very moment.

Are you one of those people...

who hate on the country then leave?

I'm one of those who don't lie to themselves.

Yes Issam, I'm on my way.

We're hosting an engagement party tomorrow.

The bride is vegetarian just like you.

You should join. There will be lots of lettuce and tomatoes.

Don't waste your time. I'm busy, really.

Do you eat takeout at work? I could deliver it myself.

Or do I have to crash into your mom's to see you again?

Bye, Nino.

Yasmina.

The finance minister was clear, we cannot suggest that.

But they're driving the country off a cliff.

I know, but please remove it.

Why always give them what they want to hear?

Because this is our job, Yasmina.

It's only farewell, my friend

It's only farewell

Till we meet again

It's only farewell

A round of applause!

Yasmina escaped! Hopefully we're next.

You're not going anywhere!

Alles Gute! All the best!

Who’s gonna keep us up till 2 AM now?

Cake, anyone?

Go easy on them over there!

Hello?

Nino?

- Hello, Yasmina? - Did you call me?

Sorry, I think my phone dialed by accident.

- Oh okay, bye. - But wait!

For tonight, I had you on table #7.

- Nino... - But I have to relocate you to #8.

It's because of chef Chafic.

Nabil! You speak way too much.

Unbelievable.

Your table's ready with irresistible veggies...

Nino, get the car!

To go where? The road's blocked.

Who the fuck parked in the middle of the road?

Nino! What's going on?

Yasmina? Chafic, come quick!

Move it! Quickly!

Hurry up, hurry up!

Back off! Give me some space!

Easy, easy!

Hop in, Nino! Or just get out!

- Just drive! - Hit the gas, hospital!

- Which hospital? - Where they pop out babies!

Sit up front!

Yasmina, the hospital is at the crossroad.

- Open the window, breathe in. - Quit messing with the buttons!

Kill the light and stop acting so weird.

Get ahold of yourself. Breathe.

He won't be born in the car.

- I can't take it. - This isn't our first time.

Honey, it smells like onions!

- Onions! I left them on the stove. - Chafic, chill!

Fine! Consider me on airplane mode.

Give silence a chance! So this poor woman can drive.

What did you eat?

- Dude, are you serious? - Puke smell, just what I needed.

I knew you'd embarrass me but this is next level!

- What did you eat? - Fish roe.

- Why'd you eat that? - Bride and groom’s request.

Bad call.

Can you make it tonight or not?

Say that from the start!

Ok dude, whatever.

Holy fuck, I'm a disaster. What do I do now?

Gilbert, bro, my lifesaver.

I'm hosting an engagement party.

You know how one gig leads to another...

I'm on my own tonight. Help me, please!

I'll pay you... double!

Or...

...half of that.

Just help me out, man.

Ever thought a pregnant woman could go into labor?

How the hell would I know it would be today?

She shouldn't be working in the first place!

Gilbert, I can see you online. Answer me!

Chafic's not here, you can use his knife.

I swear, I'm next-level idiot!

Hosting parties? I can’t even manage my own place!

You're so intense, I'm spinning. Is your whole life that intense?

Start the car. Can't you see I'm in a rush?

Well, I can help you.

What...

Step one: Tie your hair. My guests don't eat hair.

Nor rings. Lose them.

Watch closely.

Grab some walnuts. Crush gently.

You’re giving me the worst task?

I thought you wanted to help!

Fine.

Then mix them with the dried fruits.

Chafic, you son of a bitch.

You know I kept going to the train station, for a month?

Why did you choose your mom?

And what happened to your dad?

I didn't choose anyone.

I left with my mom. My dad moved to Germany...

He built a new family...

Did you fall in love again... after me?

What kind of question is that?

How many times?

You want us to count them?

Keep up the pace!

Alright, focus here.

Our infamous Chicken Risotto.

It's our specialty, we do it with extra care.

Caramelized onions.

You make sure no chicken is left behind.

Now, add your mix.

- A sprinkle. - Where?

Slow and steady. Not too much, not too little.

Idiot...

Ok that's enough.

Come on in, everyone!

I hate weddings.

It's not even a wedding, it's an engagement.

Well, I hate engagements.

Is there anything you like besides your work?

Something you'd love to do?

Open my own B&B in the mountains.

Move to nature, withdraw from the world.

Really?

You know you’ll have to talk to guests, right?

Exactly why you need Nino!

- You do seem like an introvert. - Stop drinking, Nino.

Your eyes...

...make me feel so stupid.

Look how these idiots parked on the sidewalk.

Then we should be allowed to walk on their cars.

Come on up!

Get off the cars! I'll beat the shit outta you!

Fucking asshole!

Take that!

Hold on tight.

The train is moving.

To the Island.

The train left Beirut.

Far from Lebanon.

We made it to the Island.

When are we getting married?

Idiot.

I like it when you call me an idiot.

I'm leaving.

Leaving the country. Moving to Germany.

- Do you have insurance there? - Yeah, with the company.

- You forgot your Xanax. - I won't need Xanax there.

And your passport? You don’t need that either?

- Did you take your... - Mom.

I took everything, okay?

- That's enough, please. - Alright, okay. I'll shut up.

What's he doing here?

Mornin'.

What now, you're here to smash the building?

- We agreed I would drive you. - I said maybe.

Let's leave it at that. Clean and simple.

Without the drama that usually follows.

The plane won’t wait, let’s go!

Okay.

Music, anyone?

Leaving me to go to your dad?

Eyes on the road, Abdullah.

This guy’s such a pest!

Take a hike!

I never promised you the stars of the night...

I'll send Abdullah on you!

I'm ready for it, boss.

Hit the gas, Abdullah.

His fuse is completely fried!

By the way, my eyes were on the road, ma'am.

I just glanced in the mirror because... I noticed him.

What's with you!

You found each other now. You’ll find her again someday.

Hopefully, Grandpa. Maybe when I'm your age.

Get it together, Nino!

She won’t be the first or the last to dump you.

None are like Yasmina.

Can't you see who would've been your mother-in-law?

Now that would've been the real tragedy.

Nino. Get up, we have work.

Chafic! Table #12 is getting hysterical.

- In a minute! - They're about to leave.

Chafic?

I'm going outside to kill myself, OK?

Sure! But please shut the door.

My fish roe is drying.

Grandpa, of course I won't kill myself!

Screw the day I met you!

I've been begging for a transfer to Germany for years.

Want me to drive you back to the airport?

Screw your stupid jokes!

You idiot! Come over here!

Screw your dumb face!

Screw your stupid stare!

Screw every part of you...

Yasmina?

Don't you worry.

I don't want you to die.

Good morning!

I don't want you to die. Not now, not ever.

I already died a long time ago.

Everything I live now is... extra.

How was it?

Last night? Legendary.

- You didn't like it? - Idiot.

The accident... What happened?

I understand if you don’t want to go back there.

I don't remember much.

I remember gunfire everywhere.

...celebrations in the streets of Beirut.

They looked like shooting stars.

Khalil!

Like pshhhhh.

That's what I remember.

Why so much talk about death?

I love you.

What?

I love you too...

Looking for something?

Yeah, but I don't know what.

What are these, Yasmina? Love letters?

Leave them!

Just leave them!

Cut it out.

They need talent like you in prison.

What are you hiding?

Sometimes, I write letters that I never send. OK?

Kind of strange.

What's the point, if you won't send them?

There's always something I wanna change.

So I rewrite the letter a hundred times.

And by the time it's good,

I'd have gotten over what I needed to say.

To your dad?

Leave me alone.

Say hi to baby Rose!

This is baby Rose! Say hi to Yasmina!

Put your hand behind her head.

Who made her cry?

It's my fault, sorry!

Wanna roll a joint?

I haven't smoked in 10 years.

Since my last pregnancy test.

Leila! Come! Rose is crying.

She's either hungry or gassy, it's not rocket science!

Do you ever regret having kids?

Why? Craving kids after today?

Craving? Chasing a toddler and eating cold food forever?

Kids are chaos. But of course I don't regret having them.

I do regret having them so young.

People said: "Have them young, you'll be done young."

They forget to tell you, you'll burn out just as young.

You don’t feel like doing anything anymore.

You get kids, but have no one to lean on.

They say: "We’ve got your back."

Then suddenly, no one’s there.

"It takes a village". Where is the village?

All I do is research:

"Is it normal if my child is having..."

You ask strangers for help online.

But really, it's the blind leading the blind.

Enters the life coach, freshly certified,

she tells you: "You're doing very well."

Leila! She won't stop crying. Come!

Here, let me deal with that.

- Happy birthday, honey. - Happy birthday, my love.

We said no gifts!

This is not just any gift.

Since we were seven,

I’ve loved you, and waited for this day

to ask you to...

...marry me...

Okay. Stand up.

Congrats!

Bravo!

Another one bites the dust.

- Stop it, Chafic! - Cake!

What's your problem, Nino?

We've been together for six months!

What do you mean?

We've only been together for six months...

My parents married after two months. What's the problem?

And mine spent 15 years together, destroyed each other, and destroyed me.

But I love you, I'd never do that!

- Why worry? - How can you be so sure?

Yasmina, I don't get it. What do I tell people?

Are you telling me...

You don't see a future with me?

Is that what you got?

I don't follow you. I have to decipher your every...

Why the big rush?

You're always one step forward, one step back.

Do you know what your problem is?

I’m madly in love with you... But you…

You don’t have a clue how to be loved.

What happens now?

- Are we breaking up? - That's not what I'm saying.

Then, what are you saying?

Explain it to me like I’m an idiot.

Explain it in simple words.

I don't want children, Nino.

You can't be so sure...

And I didn't get my period this month.

Late periods can happen.

Really not the end of the world.

I took a test.

And? Boy or girl?

Can you be serious for once?

Wait, you mean...

I took three tests.

Yasmina, what are you saying?

There’s a baby?

Only now you speak?

You know what? Let's not argue now.

Yasmina, I...

I see everything with you.

I want this life with you.

But I don't.

You love a version of me that doesn't exist.

Once you see the real me maybe you'd stop loving me.

Besides, I don't wanna bring a child into this world.

And ruin their life too.

You’re the one who has to choose.

Your dad and I can't decide for you.

If I die, will you stop fighting?

It's you that I love.

I love your smile.

I love that you always do the unexpected.

I love your stubbornness, how you do things your way.

I love how you shut me up.

How you calm me down.

I'm not in love with an idea of you.

I'm in love with you.

With or without a child.

This is the second time I’m trying to write this letter.

Even if I find the words... I’m afraid you won’t understand me.

I am not like you.

I don't think like you.

Although, I truly wish I could.

I just hate the world we live in.

I hate this place that tore my family apart.

Or walking these streets, wondering when they’ll blow up in my face.

I hate that every year, our forests go up in flames.

I hate that the country collapsed...

And our savings were stolen by the banks.

I hate that we’re still living the same struggles as our parents.

My love, is this the world you want to bring a child into?

Good morning.

What did you dream about?

I dreamt that I found an envelope.

I opened it.

- And guess what I found? - What did you find?

A smaller envelope.

- What was in it? - What?

- Another smaller envelope. - My God...

It went on...

Then you woke me up before I could find the letter.

What day was it, in the dream?

Thursday.

You sure?

- Yes. - Thursdays are the worst in dreams.

Why so?

Because... they're the worst.

So what do we do? We stay in bed.

Amal, back me up here.

Tell Mom that Dad is right.

Are you done?

I'm late for school.

Finish those teeth. And you, get dressed!

What's wrong, Mommy?

Nothing, my love.

Unprecedented restrictions have been imposed by Lebanese banks,

leaving depositors unable to access their own savings.

Professor Zachariya! What's your latest invention?

Before anything, one Kafta alla Polpette.

The Polpette is no more. Meat prices are getting ridiculous.

But I can hook you up with our daily special.

Don't do her homework for her.

So?

How did it go?

VP Yasmina?

No.

They're closing the Beirut branch.

- Are you okay? - No.

I'll talk to Amer.

If I plead well, they might transfer me to Dubai.

- No way, honey. - Three hours!

Three hours at the bank for this. Barely enough for a box of cereals!

I'm going home to think about it.

Please, no burger for Amal.

Yeah, because the meat's dangling all over the place here.

What's with the produce? Even my chickens won't touch it.

Cash only, my friend.

Where from? My vault in Switzerland?

- My bank no longer takes checks. - Bye now!

Chafic? I have an idea.

Let's hop on the vegan trend. Scrap off the meat.

We save money

and the hassle of repricing the menu every day.

What's your strategy? Zucchini is the new Sujuk?

Get outta here.

Space is erupting.

The sky is glowing.

Flames raining down on planet earth.

The two stars have collided.

Our nation will rise from its ashes

to illuminate the rest of the world.

What's with your hair?

Is your barber mad at you?

Honey?

Buckle up for some crazy idea.

We need you

to be a Vegan Consultant at Chez Nino.

- Honey, I'm not in the mood. - Chafic and I are crafting a menu.

We need a partner to help us grow.

You know the perfect spot for this?

Dubai.

Can we see the stars in Dubai?

You can't see anything in Dubai.

Buildings are so high

you can hardly see the sky.

I don't wanna go, then.

Well, tell your mom.

Honey, you can see the stars from anywhere.

And there, they have electricity at night.

I'll find the smallest rock there is.

- How will I throw it? - That way, I win!

Gimme.

Check this out.

- You didn't throw it. - It's over there!

Your hand.

That's where you hid it.

I will throw the real thing now.

Not so impressive.

Not that bad.

When I was your age...

When everything went dark,

I would scan the neighborhood.

And whoever had electricity, I knew they were stealing it!

Mommy!

Don't worry, sweetheart.

It’s a sonic boom, not an Israeli bombing.

Alright?

Enough. The plate is clean.

What are you thinking about?

Amal's grade in math.

I was an absolute disaster in math.

And English. And Geography.

But she's not.

Once, I even failed Sports.

This is no environment to raise a child. And it keeps getting worse.

You might even lose your restaurant.

Don't you worry. Tomorrow's a better day.

This mindset is a disease.

Go see a doctor before my daughter catches it.

This is new: my daughter, your daughter.

She's our daughter, Yasmina.

Fine. Stay in your la-la land.

I'll put in the request for the Dubai transfer.

Eh, okay.

What do you mean "okay"?

It means okay.

You approve, then?

You're waiting for my approval?

You'll do what's on your mind anyway.

How will you get your daughter a passport?

I’ll create one myself.

You'll create one yourself?

Good luck.

Stand in line for days, and like magic, a passport!

Yes. I'll be there at 2 AM like everyone else.

And where's my grandpa in your brilliant plan?

Grandpa? Go check on him before you speak.

No, honey. Please, don't smile.

They would reject the photo.

If you smile, they won't take it.

Pretend you're doing math with grandma Omaya.

Look at the camera.

Amal, please!

Dad's the one making me laugh.

- Get out. - What a snitch!

Get out! Knock it off!

With mom, no room for fun.

- Look at the camera. - For your mom's sake, do it.

For my sake, actually.

Amal, enough! We've been here for an hour!

No more passports for today! Try again tomorrow!

We've been here for three days!

Queuing since 1 AM!

Did he eat today?

Nothing at all?

Grandpa, this is Nino.

Khalil...

Wanna play piano?

Get up. Everyone's asking about you at the restaurant.

Stop it with this act.

Dad!

Your dad left a while ago.

- Hi, Grandpa. - Come in, don't be scared.

Hi, Grandpa!

Grandpa, can you hear me?

No need to scream, honey. Sit next to him, calmly.

He doesn't even know we're here.

He can sense our presence.

He can sense you.

Do you have anything to say to him?

Do you want to give him a kiss?

Why was he all yellow?

He looked like he was about to throw up.

No he wasn't.

He was.

How does he eat? Who cooks for him?

The nurse you met.

What if he needs something while she's in the bathroom?

What if he's choking?

I go there every day, honey.

You're the one who asked to see him.

To play with him! Not to see him like...

- What do you feel like doing? - Be alone.

Are you happy now?

She needs to see her grandpa.

Come on Amal, let's take a look.

Open the door, please.

- I don't have the keys. - I have them!

Really glad you asked!

Go.

Let's start here with the lobby.

Grandpa Antoine is sitting there.

There, bathrooms and amenities.

If anyone's in a hurry, they can sprint right here.

- What's this? - This is Amal's room.

- Next to it? - It's our room.

- Huh, my room's bigger. - And the living room.

What? Who put the sofa here?

Let's remove it. Lift!

Boss, where to?

- Mom, it's so heavy! - There, there.

Because you love fireplaces, I built one for you.

Nice, but there's no wood.

Knock on wood, we'll have it soon.

And the terrace!

There's pollution in the air, but l'll take care of that.

I'll remove all of it. Consider it done!

See how nice it is?

We'll bring in tourists. Make some dollars.

A hashtag here, a Namaste there.

We’ll attract all the Beirut hipsters.

Look how nice and green this is!

Right?

Tell you what, see the garden over there?

Where we'll farm? Go, start digging.

And how do we buy the land?

The landowner agreed to swap Chez Nino...

for "Chez Yasmina"!

We pay the difference.

He's accepting a bank check for up to 30% of its value.

A deal from heaven!

Our money's trapped in the bank...

Might as well use it!

You really want to sell Chez Nino?

It's fine. One must evolve. You taught me that.

I won't let you sell your parents' restaurant.

I got the job in Dubai. They agreed to transfer me.

- Between us, did you like the house? - Yes.

It's gonna be great.

It’ll take time, we’ll build it hand in hand.

- It will be our little surprise for Mom. - Yes.

I'm inside.

You've been in there for an hour. Come out.

Can we talk?

I don't want to force you into anything.

I can leave, and you can stay.

I'll wire you money.

And you'll join me when you're ready.

Plenty of couples do that.

And Amal, what about her?

She comes with me.

And I thought nothing could ever separate us again.

Why's the goddamn road closed?

- I have someone dying in here! - Road's closed!

Fire up that damn siren!

It's already on!

For fuck's sake! I'll do it for you.

Why you blocking the fucking road?

Fuck off!

Who put you morons in charge!

I have someone dying!

- Till His Honor's convoy clears. - Screw you and the convoy!

Fuck you and your trash leader.

Shitheads, every single one of you.

Grandpa?

Yes?

When will Mom and Dad be back from the hospital?

They are no longer in the hospital.

Where are they?

They went to a beautiful place.

The most beautiful place in the world.

The Island.

Where there are no bullets.

No war.

No missiles.

And they even have electricity at night.

Take Amal and stay with your mom for a few days.

When did you book those flights?

On the way to the funeral or back?

Son of a bitch, Nino.

My mom's also dead.

Come, sweetie.

You have to give him some time.

Just like you gave Dad some time?

If we're doing the blame game again, count me out.

Here.

Okay, eggs.

Dad waits until they're room temperature.

It's fine, we are not at the restaurant.

- Dad doesn't use brown sugar. - Grandma's out of white sugar.

And brown sugar is healthier.

- Then the cake won't work. - Yes, it will.

- And baking powder? - There's none in this recipe!

- But Dad always adds some. - Wanna do it yourself?

When is dad coming back?

Chafic, you do the talking.

It's gonna fall on me, isn't it?

Nino, we're leaving.

We're still open.

We're leaving for Saudi.

On a pilgrimage?

Found work there.

What did he say?

We found work there.

I had no idea you were looking, Chafic.

I have three kids.

Now that’s champagne-worthy news!

The finest bottle we have!

Since you're leaving anyway, pack and leave right now.

Chafic. Grab your things and get moving.

It's over.

- Dad! - The frying pan, Nino.

How many times, son? Not with your bare hands.

Show me.

Calm down, honey.

Easy, now.

Amal!

Amal...

How can I tell if Amal is still alive?

Pull her hand, then let it go.

If it drops...

It means she's... alive.

If it stays up in the air, she's dead.

I don't wanna go either.

But I tell myself, it's a new adventure.

A home here, a home there.

Friends here, friends there.

A telescope here, a telescope there.

When things get better, we'll come back to Beirut.

What do you say?

It's normal to be sad.

Wanna know what I did when I was sad?

Blink if you wanna know.

I started writing letters to people.

To you.

To my mom.

To my dad.

With every word, the pain drifted away.

There. Never sent them.

Wanna try?

It's the third time I'm trying to write this letter.

I'm scared.

I never pictured us with a child.

If you could step into my childhood for just one day...

You’d see what I want to protect us from.

I carry bitterness for humans. For relationships. And for myself.

I thought this was my final truth...

This world had no beauty to offer.

Until I met you.

I saw everything with cynicism.

You saw right through me and said:

"I was made for you." And I felt it in my gut.

Everywhere I look, I see that most people

end up with the wrong person.

Why should I be the exception?

So you replied:

"Don't you worry."

Think about it...

You were born at 5:06 PM.

And me, a minute earlier.

No matter how the world spins

it will bring us back together.

Even if we're apart for 20 more years.

Even if stars and galaxies stand between us.

You can always take the train...

...and meet me on the Island.

Our Island.

What's the Island like?

Yasmina...

Don't you worry.

Hold on tight.

The train is moving.

Faster and faster.

We made it to the Island.

Translation & Subtitles: Karl Robert Noujaim