Original subtitles

(Priest reciting memorial prayers)

(Tombstone reads: Devasya, Kadaplamattam)

Come fast!

- Why are you late? - It is Pappayi's fault! - It's always about her Pappayi!

- Stay here, Chettathi*! Family first! As if! - Come! (*Elderly lady/sister)

Did you cut down all the rubber in that part, Aliyan*? (*Brother-in-law)

- Too many buildings coming up there - Oh! I see!

Oh no! Where is the rose apple tree that used to be here?

- Mom had it cut down - Oh! It had such super fruit!

It was always causing a mess in the courtyard

I don't have the energy to keep cleaning up anymore

As if!

- So will you tell him or should I? - You tell him

Twice before, I had given up on this I am not getting into it anymore

If Aliyan* is interested, I will forward it (*Brother-in-law)

- But Pappayi... - I am not changing my stand

- Do whatever you want - Alright

- Listen! - What? - No drinking today!

- Remember the police checking last time? - But we are taking the other route today

There's no checking in those areas

- Hey! The beef is ready! - Anu Chechi*... you know Sally Aunty? (* Elder Sister)

...she asked me the other day about Sleeva's wedding

- Have you seen that girl? - No...who?

When we went to Reena's wedding...

...she was the one who talked to us during lunch

- The one in a blue Churidhar... - You mean...

- ...the fair one with long hair? - Yes!

That one? No!

She's fat! Twice the size of our Kuttayi*! (*Sleeva's nickname)

Come on! It's not like we are going to find someone perfect!

- But do they know he is only 10th pass? - Of course they know

- They know him well. They are not too choosy - Will this work out?

- But...she is fat! - Really? Is she? - Yes! She really is!

We need to think twice about that

Hey! Say something before you go

- Don't you have anything else to talk about ? - Uncle Sleeva!

Come on, Kuttayi! Sit with us for a bit longer

- Look at him go! - He should feel that too!

What can we do? We can only suggest

- You can only take the horse to the water - If I am guessing right...

...our Aliyan has something else on his mind

Hey! Don't talk ill about my brother!

- It's just my guess! - Guess indeed!

What? Can't a man make a guess these days?

- All in! - See you then! - Bye!

Please think seriously about what our sister said, ok, Kuttayi?

- Ok...get in, everyone! - Why are you avoiding the subject?

Is there anyone your age in this land who is not married?

Jolly Aliyan! Please come and put your wife in the car!

Come on, Jessy! Get in the car!

- Gopi! We'll see you later! - Ok! - See you, Mother! - Ok!

- See you, sister! - Ok!

See you, Mother! Come on, girl!

- Come! - Give your Uncle a kiss before you go!

Muah!

(Mother reciting evening prayers)

The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost... Amen!

- Glory be to God! - Glory be to God!

Come in!

Hey Binoy! Where is your bride from?

- Ernakulam - Oh! Ernakulam? - That's right

How did you manage to find someone there? Tell us!

We started chatting...on Facebook

Tell us more! Is she like you?

- Not like me...she is fair skinned - Really? Fair skinned?

- What? You don't believe me? - Ya sure!

- Shall I show you a pic? Look! - (Background) Want to buy a lottery?

Good Lord! This is unbelievable!

Hey! Sura! Look!

Did you see the girl Binoy is to marry?

- Just look! - Get lost? Do you have nothing better to do?

- Same silliness all the time! - Ok! Then don't look

It's a lottery for you, Binoy! A lottery!

Don't cast your evil eye on her, Sajeeva! He worked hard to get her!

Now stop drooling and give the phone back to him!

It's your wedding

Shall we try something new today?

- Sleeva is here...I am going now - Hey Sura! Coming to town with me?

- Buy me a drink? - I am coming too

- Hey! Call me if someone is looking for a ride - Ok. I'll call

- Hey! You go the back seat - For heaven's sake!

- Just get in, where ever! - Sleeva! My child!

- The Lord help me! - Sleeva! On your way back...

...get me the latest women's magazines from Balan's shop

- I'll pay you when you get back - Ok

- Where are you off to? - To the hospital

I have a bad case of dizziness and back ache

So why are you alone? You should have asked one of the kids to take you

If I ask, they will take me

But I don't like asking for favours

Till I die, I would like to manage things on my own

Hey! Babu - since you are in bad health yourself...

- I'll buy a lottery from you - I have 'Karunya' and 'Bumper' tickets

Not those! Give me one where the prize is a car

- They've stopped giving cars as prizes - Oh! Have they?

- Yes! - Ok...then I don't want one

I already weighed it at home...check it now

Hey! Stop pushing it around...check now...its 27, right?

It's a bit short of 27

- If you start mixing shreds, you will bring down the prices! - What?

I had sifted all that out! Maybe Gracy put it in accidentally

- Hmm - Give me 500 now, please!

Use Rs.290 to recharge your phone... the rest for bus fare

- What about my hostel fees? - I will put it in your account by Saturday

- Ok, so long as you do it! - Call home as soon as you reach - Ok

- Stop holding the money and just give it to her - Easy for you to say!

And take a state transport bus... those will be direct...go now...

Varkeycha...that will be 2 kgs... and 300gms...

- Your sisters left after the memorial service? - They left yesterday itself

I tell them...mother is getting old... keep her company for a few days...

...but they can't! And there is no end to their lectures!

- Here - That is the situation they are in

Once they get married, it's all in their husband's hands

You shouldn't expect more from them

I am not complaining. Everyone has their own troubles

- Leaving? - I need to drop in at the Agriculture office

- So what's the price, Varkey? - There's no change... same as last week - Sure

From their observations so far...

...they haven't found another plant related to this one yet

So I feel there is a chance for us

- So what should I do now? - You don't have to do anything

We will send our samples to the Spices Board Research Centre...

...and have it's oil content determined

With that, our part is done

- Let me know if you hear something. I am leaving now - Ok

Oh no! Oh no! I am doomed!

- What is it? What happened? - I am safe for another round!

False alarm!

- What was it? - Nothing...he's just crazy!

- I was scared - Me too!

- Look at this call - Hmm?

The number ends in 496...I get messages too

The 'Hi' 'Hello' 'How are you?' type

- Send a reply - What for?

- Just for fun...we can find out who it is - I don't think that is necessary

What if you get a new boyfriend or something?

- Move! - What is it, Betsy?

- What is it? - Nothing

- What is it? - Here...take your money - What is going on, Betsy?

- Will you stop it please? - I don't want it - Come on, Betsy!

- But you need it for hostel fees - I dont want it - Stop it, Betsy! Please!

Stop it! I was just joking!

- I am not angry. I just don't want it - Don't go, Betsy. Please sit down

- Please sit down and listen to me - I am leaving

- What did I do? - You said you would drop me at Kottayam...and did you?

I can't just let that PUBG-playing idiot run the shop

- Such a responsible guy! - I am not too sure about what that officer said

Why do you say that?

Farmers these days are committing suicide

And that's when you come up with this discovery...that too organic!

But anyone can do this!

They don't do it because the government...

...does not ensure them a fair price - Open the bag, Betsy!

- Where is he? - Oh no!

What's going on here?

Nothing...Betsy needed a photostat

- Of what? These sweets? - No...

Why are you here? Weren't you supposed to go to Kottayam?

I missed the bus, brother

The next one is only at 11.30

- And did you call your Dad to tell him that? - No

So shall I call and tell him that you are waiting here for the bus?

- He wouldn't have gone home yet - No! Please don't, brother!

He thinks I left

Heard that?

Haven't I told you to keep your dealings out of this place?

- Please...Sleeva...we were just... - Let it go, Sleeva...

- We won't be seeing each other for a while...that's why - Stop talking!

I understood what's going on here!

Get on the bus and call your Dad immediately!

- What? - The sweets!

- I'll get you later! - Huh? - Betsy!

So they were eating sweets inside?

This is why they say you shouldn't do favours for friends!

If it was anyone else, they would've had it from me!

You know how many times I've told him not to do this

If there is a problem, I will be held answerable!

- That too with a girl involved! - They're just kids! It's just the age!

This has nothing to do with age! It is the parent's lack of attention

- He should have put his daughter in the bus himself! - Just have one, will you?

Here! Why talk about unnecessary things?

Keep this, Betsy...they are sweet pears

What if he calls my Dad?

- We'll.... - (Lottery seller calling out)

(Lottery seller continues)

I don't think...he will call

I will deal with Sleeva. Don't worry about it, ok?

- Anyone in this seat? - No

Keep this, Betsy

I'll call you

I think I should definitely call her Dad

Just think about his situation

Does he even know what's going on?

He should've learned from my Dad! He was so strict!

Why aren't you saying anything? This is not as trivial as you think

- It's a serious issue! - You're right!

See? Now you get it!

Mother!

Mother!

Mother?

Hey! Did Mother come to your place?

No...she's not here

She wouldn't go there without telling me

Ok, let me check

Oh no! Mother!

Sit up! Mother...sit up! What happened?

Mother! Look at me! Look!

Mother! What happened to you?

Come on! What happened to you? Mother!

Where is Mother? Where is she?

She way lying unconscious in the kitchen

Oh no! Mother!

- What happened, Mother? - It's nothing, my child!

- I felt dizzy, that's all - Did you hit your head or something?

- No - Let's go to the hospital - No

- Lily? - Yes? - Get me that medicine - Ok

- I'll get it right away - And where were you gone, Kuttayi?

How many times have I told you not to leave her alone for long?

Either come home before dusk....or ensure there is someone at home

You never seem to understand!

Mother was lying senseless on that cold floor for a long time yesterday

It wasn't like that...Lily was there till late evening

Then Mother told her to go home because the boy was alone

And I had gone to the city

But...Gopi Cheta*...you should have seen her lying there (*Elder brother)

Think about it...the house used to be so full of people!

And now Mother is all alone! With no one for company!

It's a terrible situation to be in

What's the point of anything if we can't care for our elders?

Well! That's up to you to decide, really!

There! That one! Try it from the other side!

- But I am not getting the right grip! - This side! This side! Come on!

- Pull it! Pull it now! - Shall I? - Yes! Pull!

- Watch out! The sickle's come off! - Holy Mother!

You and your knots! How come it's never tight enough?

- It's not tight enough - Go and get another string - ok

Why is he here so early?

The sickle came loose just when I was about to get the jackfruit

What's up?

Why are you picking these? These cocoas look bitten

With all the rats and civet cats, I am not getting many these days

- Didn't get into town today? - Why don't you try some pesticide?

I have told someone...he is supposed to come on Sunday

- So why are you here? - Why don't you get a trap for the civets?

Why are you beating around the bush?

- Just tell me what's up - I want to tie the knot

- Here! Go ahead! - Not this!

- I mean, I want to get married - Why the sudden realisation?

I've been thinking. There should be someone at home

How many good proposals have I brought to you?

You kept finding excuses to blow them away

Just six months ago, I brought you a proposal of a really smart girl

What was it you said then? That you could take care of your parents on your own

- That you didn't need anyone else! - That was then

If you have any proposals in hand now, let me know

Well, that girl is married! Where will I find another like her?

And here's the thing - I won't go around meeting a lot of girls

I understand...let me look for one that is suitable to your family

But it's a good thing you finally took this decision

At least my sisters can stop complaining!

Where's the string, woman?

But will he agree?

- He agreed, Mother - Oh? - And I told our Priest about it

That's when the Priest came forward with a proposal. It's for his niece

They are from Angamaly...and the girl is really smart

- Tell her, Father - Her family was in Bangalore

They've been living in Angamaly for two years now

The girl's Dad - my brother-in-law- died when she was really young

And her mother is presently bed-ridden after a stroke

The girl takes care of everything at home

- And what does her brother do? - He and his wife work in the Gulf

Both are nurses. They are home on vacation now

They are actively looking for a groom for her right now

- What's her name? - Rincy

- She is well suited for Sleeva - Oh really? Kuttyacha...

...let's not delay it. Please take him along to meet the girl

Richard...this is not like last time

Make your own enquiries about the groom

He is an only child!

Ok...but let them decide if they like each other first - Was the route difficult?

I haven't talked about other matters wth them. That's for you to discuss

- Rincy will get her fair share. Don't worry about it - And me? - Wait!

- Alright then - We'll see you later

- Shall we? - Ok

- See you! I'll be in touch with your Dad - Ok!

Alright

- Hello? Richard? - Yes

- I am Kuttychan - Oh ok

- We are coming to meet your sister... Father Eldhos sent us - Oh...

- We are now...isn't this Angamaly? - Yes

We have reached Angamaly

- If you could give us the exact directions to your place... - Oh...yes....

After Angamaly Little Flower Hospital. you will see TB road to the right

Call me when you reach that road

Ok...alright...

- Who was that? - That...

You remember that boy Father Eldhos mentioned?

They are on their way here....they are near the hospital

So let them come...let them meet the girl

- And? - And what? Call them in two days and say the girl is not interested

- We will leave immediately after meeting her, ok? - Yes...alright

- Are you Richard? - Yes and you are...Kuttychan?

- Yes - And the groom? - This is him

Please come in

That boy Uncle spoke of, has dropped in

- Just come and talk to him - Let him meet the girl and send him away

What's the point in all of us meeting him?

Come and talk to him...there's an elderly man with him too

- Just come! - I am Kuttychan

I look after the accounts in Father Eldhos's Church

And this is Sleeva

- What do you do? - Farming

- Farming? What kind? - All kinds!

It's mainly rubber and pepper

Also coconut palms, arecanut palms, cocoa....

He owns 65 acres of land

- Ok... - Also, in the Kallaara town area...

...he owns a three-storeyed building. That's rented out

He could live off the rent alone

Why are you nudging me? I am only saying it as it is!

He has four sisters...all older than him

They were all married off and honourably settled by his Dad

Now it's just his Mother and him at home

Speaking of my mother...I heard your mother is not keeping well

- Father Eldhos said so - That's right. He had mentioned it - That's true

- Can I see her? - Huh?

- Should we let him? - Sure, why not?

- Who's this? - Who knows? - Mother...they are...

- ...they are.... - Hello

How're you feeling, Mother? Have a lot of medicines?

- Better - She is being treated by Dr Mathew Philip at the Medical Center

He is good...now she has physiotherapy going on

And she is showing improvement, right?

Why is this room all closed up?

The rooms sick people lie in...

...there should be plenty of air flow

If you just let these windows open...

...she'll feel better already!

- Am I right, Mother? - Who are you, Son?

- Do I know you? - I am Sleeva

- I am here to meet your daughter - From the High Range

What is bothering you now, Mother?

The feet seem darkened

- Can you feel it when I press your leg? - No

- It's because her blood flow is not good - Hmm

There's mix of touch-me-nots, Deodar and 'karimkurinji' herbs...

...if you have that boiled with dried ginger...

...it will really get your blood going!

But unlike our place, you won't get those things in these parts

Really? These herbs grow all over our place!

The next time someone comes down, I'll... or wait...

...you should come there! You should see how great it is!

The fresh air...and plentiful sunlight...

Just being there will make you halfway better!

Father Eldhos had told me about you

Alright then, Mother...you take rest. We are leaving

Next time, I am taking you home with me!

- Are you leaving? Let me get you something to drink! - No, please, aunty!

No coffee or tea please!

- We had tea on the way - Hey!

You should at least have some water! We came here to meet a girl!

That's the proper etiquette

There's the girl...if you want to talk to her, you can stand aside and talk

What? I have nothing to take her aside for!

I have a Mother just like yours...just be sure to care for her like your own!

So that is what Sleeva has to say!

Now it's up to you to decide

Call Father Eldhos when you have made up your mind

We'll take our leave now

Listen...you ask first, ok?

- What? - Nothing

- What? What is it, Mother? - (whispering) Ask, ask

Uncle, what did you think of the girl? Did you like her?

- Yes...I liked her - What's she look like?

She looks...

- Does she look like anyone we know? - Anyone we... - How long is her hair?

Well...the hair...I guess she has hair

- Is she tall? - Tall...?

- I didn't look that closely - You didn't look?

Then what did you do exactly? Mother, call up Kuttychan

- Then we can really know - Leave it, Mom! Let Uncle speak

- You speak, Uncle - Mother, he has no experience meeting girls

We shouldn't go by only what he says. We should all go and meet the girl...

...before we take a decision

What does that mean? Doesn't my opinion count?

- That's ridiculous! - Be quiet now. We only need his opinion on this

Kuttayi...Father Eldhos called

They like you

They said we can have the wedding soon if you agree

What do you mean? We need to know what our future sister-in-law is like!

You! Get that phone and call your aunts

Child! Take your mother home

Just call, ok?

Kuttayi...what is the family like?

Don't ask me, Mother! Let them decide - my sisters!

I don't have anything more to say

She has long hair...but does she look a bit small?

She looks small to me...you take a look

I don't think so...she looks slim... and really fair

- She'll be good for Kuttayi - We can't really say much from a pic

My husband seemed so fair in his pics!

Yes, that's right...how about day after?

That is, the 27th...we are planning to come over...

Nine of us including the driver

True...I don't think the Priest can come

He is busy organising the Retreat

Yes...yes...

We'll call before we come

Hello?

I am at Gopi's place right now

You're reached? Ok

And by the way...you know Sleeva... of Kadaplamattam...

He has finally found a girl!

It's Shiny! What are you getting as dowry?

- Nothing at all...the only factor was his interest - Oh! Ok

I need to get going now

If you a stay a while longer, you can join us for lunch

Oh no! If I dont get home quick, she will make a fuss!

- I will be dropping in to invite you for the wedding - Oh! Ok...ok...

Why do you look so grim?

- I guess it's the wedding...so much to do! - That's true!

- Alright, you can leave my hand now... I can manage - Ok

- Hello? - Hello! - Who is this?

- I am... - Shiny?

No...it's Rincy

- Oh...alright...just hold on...I'll pass the phone to Mother - Ok

- Who's it son? - From Angamaly - Who?

- It's Rincy - Oh! Hello?

- My child! How are you doing? - What should we do about the buffalos?

- You know that area down in Uppukunnu? - Yes

- (Mother talking in background) - Down there they have excellent buffalos

Let's buy two of those

We have completed some very important discussions in this...

...pre-marital counselling session

We have already talked about love and trust in a marriage

Now we are going to talk abut something that is even more important

And that is about physical intimacy in a marriage

There are many myths in the minds of youngsters today...

...relating to sexuality

Sister...is it a sin to involve in sexual relations before marriage?

That's a good question

- What's your name? - Monson - Sit down, please

Sexuality outside of marriage...

...by anyone...is wrong

Love is to be shared...

Yes...hello Sleeva...

Here for your pre-marital confession?

You stand before the Priest, who is the conduit of God...

...to confess your sins...you may now relate all your sins that you can think of

Father...

...I have never done anything that was against my conscience

I've never given cause...for anyone...

- ... to point fingers at me - I know that, Sleeva

But...right now, I am under a lot of anxiety

What is troubling you? Tell me

Father...I have never...

...looked at any girl in a wrong manner

I have never behaved badly with anyone

- And that's what is troubling you? - You don't understand

It's not a small thing...it's a matter of great importance

- What are you trying to say? - Father...

...about...about what to do after marriage...I don't know anything about it

I have no clue about it...it makes me tremble to think about it!

That's it? That's a trivial issue, Sleeva

Most people who are about to get married have this fear

Both men and women have that fear

It's just a feeling...once you start living together...

...and spend time together, this fear will automatically disappear

Sleeva...people like you...are rare these days

I consider it my Rincy's good fortune to get a man like you

You shouldn't worry this. Keep up the prayers and be calm

Go and read Psalm 112 twice...

...and attend Holy Mass. I will pray for you

Let's try something new today, ok?

What's up, guys? Have you heard?

Our Sleeva is, this day...

- '..getting his bride in a glitzy wedding' - You look terrific!

What's up, guys? Have you heard?

Our Sleeva is, this day...

...getting his bride in a glitzy wedding

The whole mountainside will come alive

The crowds will file in

And he will be at the Church, our shy man...

...the groom with a heart of gold...

And when the angelic bride joins in, it will be a real celebration!

The whole mountainside will come alive

The crowds will file in

And he will be at the Church, our shy man...

...the groom with a heart of gold...

And when the angelic bride joins in, it will be a real celebration!

What's up guys? Have you heard?

Our Sleeva is this day...

...getting his bride in a glitzy wedding

What's up, guys? Have you heard?

Our Sleeva is, this day...

...getting his bride, in a glitzy wedding

The whole mountainside will come alive

The crowds will file in

And he will be at the Church, our shy man...

...the groom with a heart of gold...

...and when the angelic bride joins in, it will be a real celebration!

To eat to your heart's content

There is delicious stewed tapioca

To eat to your heart's content

There is delicious stewed tapioca

To tickle your taste buds

We have bananas and sugar syrup

To tickle your taste buds

We have bananas and sugar syrup

All the land is here

Gathered in the courtyard

A mother's heart, full of fond wishes

Blossoms by your side

And adding to the excitement, are the vibrant sisters

Now you two are one

And it fills our hearts with joy!

What's up guys? Have you heard?

Our Sleeva is, this day...

...is getting his bride in a glitzy wedding

What's up, guys? Have you heard?

Our Sleeva is, this day...

...getting his bride in a glitzy wedding

The whole mountainside will come alive

The crowds will file in

And he will be at the Church, our shy man...

...the groom with a heart of gold...

And when the angelic bride joins in, it will be a real celebration!

- Sorry...but he is just a bit knocked out - Yes...true...

Poor thing...he was trying to please everyone and went a bit overboard

Do forgive him for today...please step aside

Come on, brother...

Oh God!...Ok...

Get his legs...come on...

So then, good night!

- Up already? - Yes - What do you think of the climate here? - It's alright

- Find it too cold? - No

He doesn't usually have coffee or tea

- But why don't you take this to him? - Ok

He'll be in the shed with the rubber sheets

(Humming)

- Did you untie the ones in the back? - Yes, that was already done

- You wake up real early, don't you? - Is that enough sugar for you, Sleeva?

Give him a break, man!

What's that smell?

- It's the rubber sap and latex - Oh...

If you're not used to it, you could get nauseous...why don't you go back inside?

- Ok - Won't you have breakfast? - Yes

- So you're not coming? - Look...there comes Sleeva

- I'll be there soon - Don't be late - You go ahead...I'll come soon

Mr Mumbai was just talking about you

- What about? - Oh! Nothing!

It takes a while for the honeymoon phase to fade

- That's all I said! - What? I get married...

- ...and you turn me into an idiot? - That's what you say now!

Just wait and watch for a few days! That girl will...

...have you wrapped around her little finger!

She won't let you step out of the house!

I will always be the same...you guys are my first priority

Look! Another bottle! Lower the shutters, man!

- But...Aunty... - Look...see there?

Aww...sweetheart!

Look! There you go!

Want this? Or this? See?

Ok...ok...where on earth where you till this hour, Kuttayi?

- We've been calling you for a while! - Come to Uncle, sweetheart!

- Who washed the car, Big Sis? - That was Gopi

- What for? - For you to go tomorrow

- Where? - On your honeymoon!

What? Here...hold her!

- What honeymoon? - They are the ones behind the idea

They've booked a resort and everything!

Where were you?

- We were trying hard to find a bottle! - (Baby saying no in the background)

Why on earth did you go and book a honeymoon?

- What of that, Aliyan? - That...won't work out

- I would have said so if I wanted it - This was not my decision alone

They are the ones who decided. I only helped arrange it

- But with all that's going on... - What is going on here?

There is nothing urgent here anymore... Pappayi has arranged it all

- You just need to go - Yes, yes!

After the wedding, you need some time by yourselves

Till the Retreat, you are free

So go and have fun while you can!

That's enough talking! Come inside and have your dinner

This poor girl did not eat either because she was waiting for you

Tell him this is the only time for all this!

Can you open this for me?

- No not that! - Aunty is a bit upset with you, Uncle

That she could not even talk to you last night

But that's because I fell asleep after all the bustle

- Is no one going to sleep today? Tina, get the kids and go to bed - Come on!

- Come child! Let Uncle sleep - No!

- No! - Mamma will put you to bed! Come!

- No! No! - It's ok, sister! Let her stay! - But you should go to bed now!

Ok...you can be here for some more time. But come soon, ok?

- I won't come! - Come on, boy!

Why are you sitting there?

By the way, I have packed the bags for tomorrow

I have packed some shirts for you. But I couldn't find any jeans

Jeans? I only have one pair!

- And that I wear when I go rubber tapping! - Give that here!

Doesn't Uncle's sweetheart want to sleep?

Hey! Where's the kid?

- In Kuttayi's room - What? - In Kuttayi's room

Do you have any sense, woman?

- What will Aliyan and his bride feel? - She wouldn't come when I called!

Great! Go and get her anyway!

- Should I? - Go and get her right now!

- She troubled you, didn't she? - No!

Sleep now!

Please...

This is your honeymoon suite!

- Hope you like it - It's good

What are the attractions around here?

We've arranged a car to pick you up at 8 for sight seeing

Tomorrow you will be camping in a forest

It's a hilltop...you will like it!

If you need anything, please call the reception

- Have a pleasant stay! - Thank you!

Oh no! What happened? Got a fever?

I feel like there is heat radiating from my insides

Feel it? The heat?

- Let me call the reception for some medicine - No! No!

I can't take allopathy medicine

Could you call Mother for me?

Here...it'is ringing

Hello, Mother...yes we have reached

A short while ago

Ichayan* seems to be running a fever (*A way of addressing husbands)

Yes, Mother...Ichayan?

I've got a fever, Mother...what should I do?

Yes

Yes

Ok

What did she say?

She said to come back if I was not feeling well

Let's see if the fever is coming down, right?

I don't think it will

You better stay away...or you will catch the fever too

What? Are you leaving already?

- Ichayan has a fever - Oh...

Ok...ok...

If you like, we can stay...it's just... I really don't feel well

No, Ichayan...let's go...

I told him to get an injection on the way

Ichaya....Ichaya...

- He's asleep, Mother - Kuttayi...

Son...Kuttayi...have some rice gruel before you sleep

Come on, get up...

He seems really unwell...let him sleep...

Give that to me

He likes a bit of fermented rice gruel for breakfast...with curd...

And if you crush some chillies and shallots too, it makes him very happy!

Let me, Mother...I will do it

Oh no! Leave it! I'll do it myself!

How is the fever now, Ichayan?

Better now

You just had a fever...why did you take bath in cold water so early?

If you had told me, I would have heated up some water for you!

Oh! It's nothing, really! As soon as I got back and got some sleep, I was fine!

When I woke up, you were in deep sleep. I didn't want to wake you

- If there's anything I... - Lord, Mother! I was away for day...

...and no one bothered to look into the cow shed...it was such a mess!

And now see how it looks!

Those poor mute creatures! What can they do?

- Mother! - Yes?

- What is it, Paulose? - Could we cut some poles for canopies? It's for the Retreat

Sure! Here are some we cut down for the wedding...take what you need

See if those will work for us

- They are not long enough - But we can take a few...for the pillars

Alright...there are some palms down there that have lost their tops

You can cut those down

Make sure they don't fall on the nutmeg tree below

Or hold on...I'll go with you

- Let me go with them and check...or it will be a mess! - Ok!

The Holy Jacobite Church...

...invites you to a Retreat for purifying your inner self

Irrespective of caste and religion...

...all are welcome to attend

The Holy Jacobite Church...

...under its Holy Seat in Idukki...

...invites you to a divine inner- cleansing Retreat...

Irrespective of caste and faith...

- Hello? - Where are you, Ichayan?

I...am...quite close by

You know...near the chapel...

- ...we are giving announcements about the Retreat - Oh?

- You do announcements? - Yes...I mean...

- ...I am just driving - Had anything to eat?

- You could have lunch at home - Oh no...

...there's no time. I still have some posters to put up

The posters aren't that many...it will be over soon

- What about the leaflets? - Ya...there are plenty of leaflets

Yes...no...I won't be able to come now

Could you just tell Mother for me?

Ok...ok...hey, girl...

- Yes? - A friend calling for you

- Who is it, Dad? - I don't know

- Hello? - Here...it's Betsy - Ok

- It's me - Oh...Anita?

Why didn't you call? Where are you? What happened?

- You know how many times I called? - Mom has confiscated my phone

- You know what she is like - Hmmm

I need to see you...there's some stuff I have to say

Listen...Sleeva's here...I am hanging up now

- Call me - I will - Ok

You know what will happen if Kuttychan finds out?

- Give me the keys...I'll lock up tonight - Ok

- What happened? - I...need to...

...help stick posters for the Retreat. I need a place...to mix the glue

- Hey! Why aren't you going home? - I am leaving!

Where were you all night?

I got into a little mess...all the other guys who were to put up posters left

- I had to do it myself - Couldn't you have called if you were not coming at night?

Why else do you carry that thing? This poor child waited up till midnight

She made me call every friend of yours

I did call...to say I wouldn't be coming

You said you'd come home soon

- Mother...who puts up the Church posters every year? - That's you and the guys

- It is, right? - Yes - Then there was no need to worry

- Was there? - No

- Did I do anything wrong? - No

- So what's the issue? - And are you done with the posters?

Just see the turn out this year!

- Sit down, my child. Let me get your rice gruel. - Ok

- I'll go and tie the cows out in the yard - I'll come with you

Really?

Get me one more of those

Why didn't you come rubber tapping today?

I guess his normal habits will change now

No...nothing like that...I went to put up the Church Retreat posters last night

Oh...alright then...

- Are you going today as well? - Of course!

The guys are already out in the Anakkayam area

By noon, I need to got and meet Mohan Sir at the Agriculture office

That's why I came back...but I need to go back in the evening

- So you won't come home tonight either? - Basil gets breathless in the night

And Poulose Chetan has two small kids

How can I ask them to stay the night?

Ichayan - can I ask you something?

Are you ok?

Do you have any problem with me?

I feel like you are avoiding me

If it's any fault of mine, please tell me

Why're you...come inside...come on...

Wait! I need to know a few things

Can we talk in the evening? I...

...need to talk to Mohan Sir - the agricultural officer...it's urgent...

We'll talk in the evening...come...

- Come, come! - What a grip was that! That was rough!

Why didn't you play today, Sleeva?

I've been noticing it since you came... anything wrong?

- There seems to be something bothering you - Tired! He's just tired!

Ever since the wedding, he rarely comes out of his home anymore!

For a while, it will be like this

When I got married, I shut the shop and stayed home for two months!

- No wonder your wife left you! - Shut up, you fool!

- Good thing she left! - Girls these days are double strong!

I am saying from personal experience - it is not easy!

- First quit smoking - Ok

Exercise for two hours every morning

- And? - And you will be as strong as an ox

Anyhow, you made a big mistake right in the start

You should never have married a girl from town

- There isn't any girl there who hasn't already had a few boyfriends - That's true

- And those boyfriends are always the crazy types - You got that right!

And to stand out from those crazy guys, we need to prove ourselves smarter

We need to impress the girls with our strength

Or else they won't respect us

- What do you put on your face? - Nothing, really, Chechi

Don't go out in the sun and ruin your complexion

For God's sake, Chechi! Is there nothing other than chicken curry here?

There is some spinach curry there for you

Any time we come, Kuttayi is not home!

I had to go to the city for something

What happened at the agriculture office?

There are a lot of complicated procedures

It's all up to the officers

- He has changed, hasn't he? - But see how happy he is!

I don't even mind if I die now!

What...did you want to talk to me about?

- What you said in the morning... - Oh that...

That was nothing

- I just thought you were not coming home again - Oh Lord!

I am not going anywhere today...I want to make up for making you upset

Did you...feel anything else about me?

No...why did you ask that?

Just...a feeling...

I'll be right back...I need a shower...have you showered?

- Can you pass that, Aliya? - Give me the glass

- Oh is it spinach? - Will you have a bit of this? - Give me some of that

- This? - Yes but just a bit - Hey! Listen!

Don't have too much of the tapioca. Remember you are diabetic

Give me some of that...

- Jose Cheta...pass the beef... - Here

Look at him serve her the same curry over and over again

This is Anna Chechi's special recipe

- A regional specialty - Pass the papads around - Can you pass me that?

Why are you rushing?

- She will eat what she needs - Have the kids eaten?

- They had dinner early, Aliyan - Why don't you eat?

Hey Jessy! Get some more of that curry!

- And I need some water too - There is water right here!

- Did Aliyan go to bed? - He is watching TV

Don't these people sleep?

- We are going to the Retreat tomorrow, right? - Of course!

I am on the Committee too!

- How is the cricket match going? - I wasn't paying attention

Let me just check the score, ok?

Oh no! Come on! Let's go to bed!

Come!

They are getting whacked!

Oh no!

Just when it was getting hot! Come on, Uncle! Please put the match back on!

- That's enough! Go to bed! - Come on!

Oh God!

- All who love Uncle, go to bed now! - Oh! Come on! Let's go

- Good Night! - Muah!

- Please sit, Rincy - You please sit, Ichayan

You sit first...I said it first!

- You are a peculiar person, aren't you? - Why do you say that?

Nothing...you don't bother to tell me when you go somewhere

Here...it's just me for everything!

Also...I am not used to sitting idle

I always need to be engaged in something

It's the first time I am seeing you so close after the wedding

I...need to...check if the kitchen door is shut

We need to prove ourselves smarter than those crazy boyfriends

We need to impress the girls with our strength

Or else they won't respect us

Rincy...

Shall I go get some water?

Rincy...

Rincy...

Mother! Mother!

- What's it brother? Didn't you go to sleep? - Mother...

Rincy said earlier that she had a pain in her chest

- And now is not answering when I call - Oh God!

Oh no! My child!

My child! My child!

My child! What happened to you? Good Lord! What is this?

My child! What happened, my child?

What happened to her, Mother?

You don't know, is it? You don't know?

You don't know? You don't know?

- Like he doesn't know! - Mother! Mother! Stop it!

- What's going on? Oh no! - My child!

- Child! Child! - What's going on? - Tina! Tina! - Oh God!

- Chechi! Get some water! - Daughter! Open your eyes! My child!

Oh no!

What's up, Sleeva? Why are you here so early?

Your mother called a couple of times asking for you

- And what did you say? - That I did not see you

I too rang up a couple of times. I did not get you

If Mother calls again, don't pick up

Oh! Today is the start of the Retreat, right?

You're trying to get out of it, aren't you?

- Do you have any money on you? - How much do you need?

- How much do you have? - Nothing...I was just asking...

I am in a tight spot too, Sleeva. I am trying to take a loan for a personal need

I am just going out...you will be here, right?

If you are leaving, please put the shutters down

Wait...take this...

Can you...pawn this for me?

Isn't that your wedding ring? What is the big emergency?

There is some stuff...get me whatever money you can

And get a full bottle of alcohol on your way back

- Full? - Yes? - So you are planning to get drunk in the morning?

I thought as much when I saw you. Anyhow, ok...

First time I am seeing a man pawn his wedding ring for a drink

It's not that bad, Sir

His entire family is here...yes...

The doctor's name is Rosamma...if you could talk to her personally...

That's all...ok...alright

Thank you, Sir

Look, there is Mariamma Chedathi

Oh no...pretend you didn't see her

Hey!

How come you are all here? What happened?

- We are here with Sleeva's girl - What?

- She was not feeling well - Oh! Poor thing! - She is getting a drip now

- Aren't you going to the Retreat today? - Of course!

From last morning, I've had this burning feeling under my foot

And I couldn't find the medicines anywhere!

- (background) Yes, I've spoken to him - I need to buy the medicines afresh

- Move a little. Let me sit - I don't know if he will get involved

That's all I know

- What happened to her exactly? - Well?

- The doctor's been asking - She must have got a call by now

- Could you please ask? - Please get the man here immediately

The doctor's really angry. You don't know what she is like

And you will have the Police to deal with too

- What is going on here? - It's nothing, Chedathi

- And where is Sleeva? - He'll be here soon

Come on! Don't drink so much on an empty stomach!

Eat this. What happened to you? What are you so tensed about?

It's nothing

When is the next bus to Pala?

There is a direct one to Pala at 12.30

Why? Who is going?

Sleeva...please eat this

- I don't feel like it - It's good beef

Don't let it go cold...eat!

Why are you acting like a kid?

Wow! There you are! Tucking away into your rice cakes and beef!

Eldho...bro...he is here

The new building...we will be right there!

Ok...ok...

What exactly did you do last night?

We were looking all over for you! Where did you sleep?

What are you talking about? What did Sleeva do?

Hey! You...step outside!

I...need to talk to Gopi Chetan

What's going on, Gopi Chetan? What is the situation there?

Last night, we had to take the girl to hospital

Hospital? Was it so bad?

She is alright now

The doctor says she wants to see you. You will have to come

Why does she want to see me?

- Gopi Cheta...I am scared...I won't come.. please don't force me - Just come!

She won't discharge the patient till she sees you

That's why...you can eat first...go on... eat...

Eat!

(humming)

You go inside...I'll park the car and join you...go...

Come quick, Aliyan...

Over there

- Let's meet the doctor now - Ok, Mother

Doctor...here he is...

- Which one of you? - Oh God! Not me! It's him - He is the one

Are you drunk?

Look at her and answer, Sleeva

Please stand outside, Mother...all of you stand outside

Alright

- What's your name? - Sleeva

- How old are you? - Thirty five

What century are you living in?

Do you have even a bit of common sense?

Does anyone do to their wife what you have done to yours?

What did you think a physical relationship means?

Some kind of menial labour?

Look at me!

Hello

Is Rincy Chechi pregnant or....?

Forget I asked

I am going to report this. The Police will take care of you

Section 376...rape....section 498... domestic violence

You will be locked up for a minimum of 7 years

Doctor...please don't make an issue of this

- I'll do whatever... - What more will you do?

There's nothing more to do

Let me explain...at home... it's just my Mother and me

- So? - Doctor...I mean...

Stand outside...go...stand out!

What did the Doctor say?

She says she's going to report this

If I understand correctly, that will be beyond us to handle

I think you should go into hiding for a while

There's no point looking at me

If you had robbed a bank...

...I could've helped you...but this...I have no clue how to handle this

You know...that doctor...is known to take bribes

- Try giving her some money - Why don't you go and sit over there?

- We'll figure out how to deal with this - Alright...alright...

Father, this is a sure case for police intimation

- It's a definite case of rape - Please doctor, don't scare us with all that

- It was Aliyan's little mistake - Little mistake indeed!

Getting a girl in that condition is what you call a little mistake?

But...Sleeva is not a bad person at all

All of this...is really unexpected

I feel he has some mental issue

He was so drunk when he came to see me that I could barely breathe!

Doctor please...on my responsibility... for just this once...

On your word, Father, I will let it go without reporting this time

- But if the girl wants to report it, it should be done! - Doctor, I ...

...have spoken to her and she has no complaint

- I also happen to be her Uncle - I suggest you get this boy some counselling

He seems completely ignorant of marital and sexual relations

Definitely...definitely...

-Don't be upset, Mother...I will discharge the patient -Ok...ok...

She may have some weakness...after all that struggle...that will pass...

I have prescribed medicines...give them on time...what she needs most is rest...

- Ok then - Thank you, doctor

Who the hell is she? That doctor?

- Doctor Rosamma.... - Rosamma?

God! Oh...my...God!

I am thinking of going away for a few days...I just can't...deal with this.

Listen, bro...can I tell you something?

If you don't go home tonight, how will your Mother explain it?

Ever thought of what it's like at your house right now?

I say you should go home now

Whatever's happened...happened...

It's gone slightly out of our control right now

But there is no point in hiding in fear

You should handle it bravely...that is where you show some courage

There's nothing more to it

- I don't know... - How much is two large pegs?

Wait! No! There you are, my boy!

You were hanging out here?

We rushed to the hospital as soon as we heard

But there was not a soul there!

What really happened, my boy?

I didn't really get what people were talking about

You rogue! You knocked her unconscious, didn't you?

How did it happen? Tell me everything!

- Come on! Tell! - Sleeva...come on...we're leaving

But...hey...

Look, brother...when a friend is on the verge...

...of having his family destroyed, don't come up with these rotten talks!

- You may not get the consideration of age everytime, ok? - Get lost, boy!

- So that's that! - Too bad he left without saying anything!

I wonder how it happened...

- Hey! Drop me inside! - No, no! I am not coming in!

You get going, bro

- So I should just walk in? - Ya...of course!

- Be brave, bro! - Alright...alright!

OK...and by the way...

....please don't get up to any fresh nonsense!

- Mom, Uncle Sleeva is home - Look at him!

Like nothing's happened! This is what comes of hanging out with low-life boys!

The entire family is humiliated!

- What are we to do? - Stop it! That's enough!

You go on spoiling him! The kids who came for the Retreat went back!

You're not concerned about that one bit, are you? Come on, Tina! Come, son!

It just...happened...Mother...

I think that's enough repentance...now have your food and go to sleep!

I am not hungry, Mother...I just want to have a bath...

I swear on Mother Mary and Saint Eldhos...

I won't go there again or touch her, ever!

That should end all the trouble!

Or...maybe...

...I should apologise

Stop right there! Where do you think you are going?

You dare step into that room and I will break your bones!

Go and sleep in my room. Go!

Go on! Go!

What my son did was unforgiveable, I know

I can imagine what you are feeling right now

I have four daughters of my own

On my son's behalf...

...I ask for your forgiveness

You should sleep now

It was nothing like people are saying

Would I do that? Am I an idiot?

I was a bit drunk, yes...

- That part is true - But my dear lad...

Who would set fire to their fields before harvest?

- Did you put a lid on that curry? - You were the last to leave, Mom

- Mother, where's the child? - Inside

Did you talk to her?

What could I say? I got her some coffee ...she did not drink it

You go on inside

Hold this...let me take a look

- Have you had anything to eat? - Yes

- Don't get up, child...you can lie down. Had anything to eat? - I don't want to eat

Please don't be upset...I met Kuttayi on my way here

I gave him a proper earful!

He didn't dare say a word in reply

If there is anyone he fears in this family, it is me!

My child...I am going to attend the Retreat

Lily will keep you company...tell her if you need anything

- I'll see you later. Come. - Ok

See you later

Lily! Where are you, Lily?

- What is it? - Get me that sickle that lost its handle

I think I left it on that rock where we sat and talked yesterday

- I forgot about it! - Go...run and get it for me

Child....I'll be right back, ok?

To think our Sleeva hasn't got an ounce of sense in him at this age!

Is there anyone who doesn't know all this these days?

Even little kids know all about it!

You can't really blame Sleeva for this

This is what is going on in many houses these days....just that no one faints...

That's true, Shantha...these men only care about themselves

I have three kids...

- ...and I have no idea how they were born! - Don't let your husband hear you!

- Look...don't start blaming him in front of his wife... - What did I say?

- I just want to see this fixed - Well, I know you!

Come on!

Oh no! You haven't eaten anything?

Mother...could you take me home?

- I can't...Mother... - Please don't cry, my child

Please don't go in this situation...it will break our hearts

Just wait till after the Retreat...I will take you myself

I will explain to your family what happened here...

- Please don't cry... - If you are worried about him...

...I will personally ensure he is of no trouble to you again

- Please come and eat something - Come

Come, my child

Kuttayi! Did you trouble that girl again?

- No! - Then why is she crying in there?

I truly don't know! I haven't been anywhere near her!

- So what were you doing then? - I...

- ...I was just around here... - Did you talk to her?

You were the one who said you would break my bones if I went close to her

Come down here. boy! Come on!

Good Lord! Does my son not have as much sense as these animals?

When I said don't go close to her, I meant you can't sleep in the same room

I did not tell you not to talk to her! Did I?

When are you ever going to learn all this?

Why don't you just tell me what to do?

I want you to act as the situation demands. How long can I guide you?

It's only that girl who is going to be around in the last days of your life

This is hardly something for us to teach you!

Can't I get some peace around here?

Mother! See how he walked off?

- He thinks everything is trivial - For Heaven's sake, Anna, be quiet!

Come...have your supper

Food is served

Sit closer, boy...

You should have heard the Priest's sermon today

It was about rebuilding families

It was such a blessing!

Please sit, Mother...I can serve...

It's ok, child...I am fasting

Will you serve yourself? I am going to bed

Ok?

What happened that day...

...don't think of it as a big deal, ok?

If you can...

...could you please let it go?

Did you....did you really marry me because you liked me?

Have you ever had a decent conversation with me?

Have you ever just sat with me for a bit?

How...how could you think of doing this to me?

Tell me!

- Mother? - Yes? - I will go with you to the Retreat today

That's good....you go get dressed

Let's go together

In that case, don't make her walk, Mother

- You could ask Sleeva to drop you in the car - True

Get dressed

Do I need to come? Can I just send an auto for you?

Just listen to what I say, ok?

Alright

Sit here, child

- Please sit with me - I will

Could you...move your hand a bit?

I need to move the gears

- You! Come with me! - I don't want to

You should attend the Retreat

See her going? Come!

Let me park first

In our society...in our homes...

...the animals we rear...

...birds...and then there is the horn bill that has a peculiarity...

And that peculiarity is that...

...it maintains its family very securely...

...very happily...that is what we see...

- ...about this bird...it mates... with its... - Hey! Sleeva!

Got your eagerness under control?

(Priest talking in the background)

Hey you! Stop there!

- Where are you off to? - I am leaving

I can't stand there like a fool

You made a mistake! Now stop feeling bad about it

What happened to you is not unique

You know Josekutty's niece? The silent one? Sony?

- She got married and now she is home with a court case and all that. Know why? - Why?

Because her husband was sexually abusing her!

- I had no such thing in mind - That's not what I meant

What I mean is no one heard about Josekutty's niece

But they know about you...because they know you! That's why they talk about it!

- Isn't that so, Father? - Come with me, Sleeva

What do we do with this guy now?

When you came and confessed before me that time, I had no idea you were so naive

I am not blaming you...I did not take it that seriously

This wouldn't have happened if you had had some timely counselling

It's my fault...I apologise!

After this Retreat, the Church is holding a family counselling session

The Priest conducting it is famous for these sessions - Fr Aby Puthenpurackal

I want you and Rincy to attend it

Alright, Father

You've been like brothers for so long!

If you had talked to him some time about these things, this wouldn't have happened

And now you are just laughing about it?

I didn't know people had to be told about all this!

No one ever talked to me about it! Did that hurt you in any way?

Can't you be serious? See how the poor chap is hurting

Don't get yourself all worked up, boy

Don't make yourself sick! I am leaving now...please come soon

You are a lucky man, Gopi Cheta

- Do you ever fight? - Sometimes

But we can't stay angry for long

How do you manage that?

That is...

You can't really explain all that

You need to experience it to know

What I did was a terrible thing, wasn't it, Gopi Cheta?

Of course it was! No doubts about that!

At least you understand that now

All you had to do was tell the girl that you did not really know

That night...I was not in a state of mind to talk to her like that

I...

...was really scared

Never in my life have I...

...been so tense, you know?

But why were you so scared? Are you the only person on earth to do this?

Not everyone knows everything about everything

You worry unnecessarily

Just look around you...look at all the variety of creatures around

Have you ever heard of any of them...

...attacking and subduing their mates for their own pleasure?

Have you seen such a thing?

That's true, isn't it?

- They don't have any such issues, do they? - That's exactly what...

...we are like too. There is love inside each one of us

You just need to bring that out

In the vast skies...

...within my soul...

...you emerge, my love...

...like an Angel

If I could only reveal...

...in just a line...

...what's on my mind...

...to you

Unable to speak

Unable to pour myself out

My heart

Aches...

In the vast skies...

...within my soul...

...you appear, my love...

...like an Angel

If I could only reveal...

...in just a line...

...what's on my mind...

...to you

Unable to speak

Unable to pour myself out

My heart...

...aches

Like a swan...

...seeking a lake...

...my eyes...

...seek you out

Unfailingly...

...in my dreams...

...you alone appear

And in loneliness...

...I hurt

Why don't we bring Chechi here some time?

Why don't we talk about things that are likely to happen?

- First let her talk to me at least - Why don't you talk to her first, Sleeva?

When we went that day...on our honeymoon...

...I lied about having a fever

And still...up until dawn...she was sitting right by my side

And I didn't even talk to her

Now I long for an opportunity like that

You know what your problem is, Sleeva?

- What? - It's your shyness

That was before

Now I don't have all that...just wait and watch...when the Retreat is over...

I'll take her and go...to the same resort we went last time

It was such a beautiful place...atop a hill, it was just that resort

- That's what I really wish - In the vast skies...

...within my soul...

....you appear, my love...

...like an Angel

- 'If I could only reveal...' - Where did you go?

- Hospital - Why? - She's pregnant - '...in just a line...'

- '...what's on my mind...' - How are the vines?

- '...to you...' - What's this? Shopping? - Ya, clothes

Unable to speak

Unable to pour myself out

- '...my heart...' - What else did he say?

- '...aches...' - He didn't say anything else

Ammukutty...passion fruit!

- Mom, I'll come soon - You go ahead...I'll bring her - Ok

We were just talking about you

Really? What did she say?

I said you are really nice...and that you like her a lot

And that you regret not talking to her on your honeymoon

Why did you do that?

Why did you have to tell her all that?

- Anyway...what did she say? - Nothing in particular

I have no idea

No...I just came to know today

We don't spend time together

Once I tried to talk...but there wasn't much response from him

I can't decide whether or not to talk to Uncle Eldhos

Don't worry about all that...whatever you decide, I'll be with you

I had my doubts on the very day he came home to meet you

With his touch-me-nots and 'karimkurinjis'!

I just didn't say anything

Don't bother telling anyone at home...I haven't either

It's your decision...and I will be with you

I...am...on my shift right now... I'll call you later

I was wondering...if you were bored... being alone...

Could you please shut that door?

- What did Suresh Gopi tell you...about me? - Don't lock it

When we went on that honeymoon trip... you didn't really have a fever, did you?

No...I...

- ...wanted to tell you - It doesn't matter

Are you still angry with me?

I am not angry

But we cannot...go further together

I just can't...that is my issue of course

Oh God! Why are you saying that?

You didn't do anything...I was the one who created all the trouble

Yes...that's what I was saying

I can't spend my life with someone like you

So...what...are you saying?

Once the Retreat is over, take me home

It's difficult for me to say this to Mother

But there will be no change in my decision

I...

It was...my first time...

...being with a woman...

...being with a woman like that

It turned out like...this...

What I did was a wrong...that no man...

...should do to a woman

Rincy...

...please forgive me!

- This is the only way I know how to speak - '...my eyes seek you out...'

Unfailingly

In my dreams

You alone appear

And in loneliness...

...I am hurting

In the vast skies...

...of my soul...

- '...you appear to me, my love...' - Shall we put them together?

-'... Like an angel from the Heavens...' - I think they're ready..but not yet...

- 'If I could only reveal' - Let's just do it

- '...in just one line...' - Ok, do it

...what's on my mind...

...to you

Unable to speak

Unable to pour myself out

My heart...

...aches...

See it laying eggs?

Now the other will gather the eggs

And there will be many babies

- Then they will live together as a family - Is that so!

- Who told you all these weighty things? - It was Sleeva, Grandma

Sleeva! There's a fight going on inside the shop

It's Betsy's Uncles...because it involves a girl, no one wants to interfere...

- You don't understand with words, do you? - Babu! Stop it! Come on!

Come...come...let's go...

Hey! What's going on? What's the issue?

There is no issue...and if there was, we have dealt with it

- What? - Come on, brother

What's going on? What happened?

I have no idea what just happened!

I was sitting here and playing my game as usual

You tell him the rest!

Betsy came to meet me, Sleeva... we were just talking

And that's when her Uncles came in

He's been at this for a while now! We've been seeing it all along

Sleeva! You better get rid of him right away!

- That's what's good for you too! - Don't threaten me!

How dare you rough up these boys?

- They didn't commit any grave crime! - You are the one encouraging them!

I don't care if that's what you think! Now call your men and get out of here

- Out! - Is he mad or something?

- Out! Out! (crowd muttering)

- Did they hurt you bad? - No...

Do you have the guts to marry her?

- Yes - Then go and get her out

- I'll take care of the rest - Ok

- Yes, Madhu Sir? - Hey! Sleeva!

- Where are you? - Here in town - I have some good news

Your 'Sakhyan' variety has been given a perfect score!

- What? - That's right! I just got an email from the AEO

- You have been selected! - Oh!

- How long have you been in love? - It's been three years

You know how it happened? One day she came to my shop to send...

...some fish pickle to her sister in Bangalore

A week later, the parcel had not reached. She'd come every day to ask about it

And then one day she asked for my number so she did not have to come in person

The rest you can imagine...it went from calls...

...to long chats...and here we are now!

And now ask him what happened to that pickle?

Don't blame me for that! Here is the man responsible!

That very night, we opened it...

...and had it for a side dish with our drinks!

I think it's great to fall in love before getting married

At least you get to understand each other

- Yes... - What foolishness was this, boy?

If you were in love, did you have to do it inside that shop?

- That's why everyone came to know - But Chechi...we have done no wrong

She left home saying she was going to the Retreat and came to meet me

When they didn't see her in Church, her folks came over to my shop

And that's how the issue started...it was not like...what you implied...

We are just kids! How could you!

Really, Chechi...I just wanted to meet him. That's why I went there

- I still don't know why that is such a big sin - Yes...true...

- There's nothing wrong with that, girl - But...

...what if they try to harm you for bringing these two here?

What are you saying, Mother?

It's not like old times...you cannot just split up people in love

It's a free country!

Gopi Cheta...we need to fix everything for their marriage registration tomorrow

Thanks...Sleeva!

- It's ok, Sleeva...I can sleep alone - I sleep here after that issue that night

- So that issue is not solved yet? - No

That issue is bigger than we thought... your girlfriend's asleep?

How is it with you guys? It's going strong, right?

- Have you told your folks? - That I did

- My mother is a bit scared - What for?

We are all here for you

It's not really fear

I also did not expect things to reach this far, this soon

I am just worried they are going to beat me up again tomorrow

My only consolation is having you for support...

Sleeva!

Will I have to suffer a beating again?

Listen...don't start any trouble

What do you mean? I am still hurt from the beating we got yesterday

- I'll surely give him one today! - If there's any trouble, I am out!

- Kuttychan...please come inside and sit! - I will give him one!

- Oh Mother! Do you know how much debt we incurred for her studies?

Send her out! I want to kill her!

Kill her or raise her...it is upto you!

But just let Kuttayi get home. You can speak to him

For God's sake, Aliyan! Don't just stand and stare! Call him out!

Or leave it to us...we will deal with it

Stay calm, Baby, please! There is an event going on there

How much does it cost to raise a pepper vine like this one?

It is actually very economical. I use cowdung as manure, mostly

And when we clear the overgrowth, we throw that in too

You've heard how one rots to be fodder for another!

That's true! And what are the things to keep in mind when planting?

Well, if you don't know...

...the acidity of the soil...

...no amount of fertilisers will help

You have to know the PH content...and...

...putting in some limestone from time to time...

- ...will give best results - And you, Rincy...

Sleeva's recognition is coming up in your honeymoon phase

- How do you feel? - It is all his hard work and perseverance

I am happy for him

While there are many known varieities of pepper...

...the one that Sleeva has developed is gaining recognition

It's fame is going to spread from the hills to across the seas

- Let's wish him all the best! - Now all stand together and look here!

Smile!

Kuttychan! I was going to come over!

How could you do this to me, Sleeva?

My daughter is at your house and you did not think to tell me!

I didn't expect this of you!

We are here to take her home

Mother...call the kids!

- Come here, Kuttychan... - What for?

- Please listen calmly to them... - Come on out here, you...!

No, I won't come! I came away on my own accord!

You swore to me last week that you have nothing to do with him!

That's because you said you were going to consume poison

Come on, Gracy! Just go and drag her here!

Hey Babu! No threats here, ok?

- If the kids come, you can take them - You are one to speak, Sleeva!

- You are a man who raped his own wife! - Hey! Hey!

You dare to slander our boy right here in our house? I'll break your bones!

Just ignore him, sister!

Come away, Chechi...come!

Hey! You should go with them too!

- You traitorous girl! I'll kill you! - Don't hit! Please don't hit her!

Let's talk...come on...come inside and sit!

Kuttychan...she is my is sister too!

Do you think I would get involved with something that was bad for her?

Do you think so? Is that what you think of me?

Look...there are so many loans...education loan..pawned gold...other loans...

Do you know the pains we've been taking to educate our girls?

And just when we thought our troubles were almost over...

...she does this!

Oh Lord! My child's future has been ruined!

Kuttychan...for a man and woman to understand each other...

...is the best life one hope for...and these two have that

I know it personally

And...he is my friend

- I will be his gruarantor! Ok? - Chechi...let me...

- I'll serve it - Ok

Kuttychan! Please take a cup of tea!

Come on! Just have the tea!

Come on...take a cup!

Go on!

Come on, Gracy! Take it!

Could you give tea to those outside too?

I understand what you are saying

If they want to, let them be together. We don't have any objection

What do we do about her loans? It still needs to be paid off

She is not the only child I have...there is a younger one too

Don't worry about the loans...

We'll pay it off ourselves... won't we, Betsy?

Do whatever the hell you want. You are nothing to us anymore

Before our parish and the neighbours...

...your father and mother are humiliated...but...

...be happy, my children...

Daughter...

Will you get him something to eat?

- Have you eaten? - No...I will, later...

I was thinking

What you said is true

Let's not...take a risk with our lives

Everyone has their own freedom, I guess

Just tell me when...and I will take you home

And...about Mother...

- ...let her not know about this for now - Ok...alright...

Mother...it doesn't look like this rain is going to stop soon

Today is the last day anyhow...let me drop you

Honey...get dressed...he said he would drop us

Today is the final day of this Retreat

This has been a blessing from God...let us glorify His name...

- Can you say together : Hallelejah! - Hallelujah!

And dear ones., I have another happy news...

...I need to share with you today

Our beloved Sleeva is here today...Sleeva, stand up

There is no need to introduce him here

For the past few days, through the media...

...we have been seeing him and hearing about the recognition he has won

A variety of pepper...

...that he developed by himself...

...has been recognised by the National Agriculture Research Institute...

...and it has won recognition at the national level

Dear ones, this is an honour for our entire village

And our dear Sleeva is a role model for everyone...

...is what I would like to say. Let us give him a big applause!

...on this special day

Congrats!

I...need to look into the arrangements for the feast...

- Call Mother and the others...I will be waiting there - Ok

- So you are leaving tomorrow, child? - Yes

Kuttayi told me...I feel he he has taken some decisions too

- Mother? - Yes? - How come Ichayan remained unmarried for so long?

Oh dear...we started looking for a girl for him as soon as he was of age

There were many proposals

He wouldn't go and meet any of them

For him, the only girls in his life were his sisters...

...and me!

The first time he met a girl...

...and liked her...

...was with you

Hey you ...go to sleep now

We have only one life, my child...and we have to look out for our own life

Is there anyone without fault?

Please don't take any decisions without thinking it through

We'll see you soon

Gopi cheta...get me that foot valve...I'll see if I can find something on my way back

Please come back soon. I will be praying for you

Alright, Mother

Please don't go away, Chechi...don't leave Mother alone

See you later

What are you thinking, Rincy?

Nothing...

Can I tell you something?

- It's not a pleasant matter - What is it?

I am coming to drop you home, right?

And you need to tell your family what happened

That is the right thing to do

But...to cause our family members so much pain...

...because of our actions...

...it doesn't feel...nice...

I was thinking...

...maybe after I leave...

- ...then you could tell them - What?

You can say I am a fraud...and you can't...put up with me

Just make me a really bad guy

If I try to explain...

...then they will start questioning us both...

...and it will become a really nasty scene

Do you understand what I am saying?

- How was the drive? - There were so many traffic blocks!

- It's like we were stewing in the car! - It's because of the festival - Come in!

- Come. And how are you, Rincy? - I am good!

We got the news, by the way

About your award...it was on the news

Oh! That...yes!

Won't you meet my mother?

Of course! I will!

- OK, Ok - Listen! Let me leave quick, ok? I need to get back

Mother!

How are you feeling? How's the leg?

I was just thinking of you both. Why are you late?

- Dropped in at Church? - No, Mother

I didn't have the time, Mother...I...

...need to get back today itself. Did you hear about my award?

I need to Delhi for that...and I need to get some papers in order

What are you saying? It's your first time here after the wedding!

You can't leave! Stay the night and go back tomorrow

Now tell me all the news at your place... how is your Mother?

The kids have been demanding to visit Rincy Aunty's house!

Your Uncle was busy or we would have come over this week

- How are things there, child? - It's great, Aunty! I am happy there

Mother is very affectionate...and then Anna Chechi...

...and Tina...and Suresh Gopi*... - Suresh Gopi? (*a famous actor)

He is the son of Gopi Chetan who manages things there

Oh!

- What is your brand? - I am not...particular...

I used to drink everything. But right now I don't want any

I was hoping to celebrate the festival by having a round with you!

How long is it since you quit?

To be precise, I stopped after the wedding

Oh! So Rincy...this was your doing?

Try the pork with Chinese potatos...it is Rincy's special dish

Didn't you try this there?

Well...you know...it's because...

...she was preoccuppied with the Retreat

Oh that's alright...there's plenty of time to do all that

Yes...yes...we'll eat...

Yes Mother...I won't be returning today

Rincy's Mother insisted...isn't Chechi still there?

I will be there in the morning

Ok

Leave that for now...you go on

Your husband will be lonely

Alright, Mother

- Didn't go to bed? - No

I...am uneasy when I sleep in a strange room

Can't sleep! Can you get me some water?

Sure

- You painted all this? - Yes

So you are an artist!

I didn't understand this...what does it mean?

I didn't do that one...it's by Picasso!

- Picasso? - Picasso is a great artist

- Where's he from? - Malacca...Spain

So...a foreigner?

I adore artists, you know?

People who can paint...or sing...

Those are great talents...don't you think Yesudas's voice is really divine?

So...

...what now, Rincy?

Any future plans? Resuming studies?

Or...planning to get a job?

I don't know

I haven't really thought about it

Can you keep the water there?

I guess I should...go to bed...

I'll be leaving early in the morning

Alright then...what if...

...I am unable to...

...see you in the morning to say good bye?

It's so hot in this room!

Let the door remain open...at least there will be some air

So you have decided, haven't you?

Huh? What?

Are we separating?

- Aren't we? - Are we?

You were the one who said...you can't live with someone like me...

...and I should drop you home...

I wasn't at all comfortable in that situation...that's why I said that

- And now? - I am ok

Are you?

Come here!

Rincy...

...can I be honest with you?

I can't even...imagine...being separated from you!

Do you know...how much I like you?

It's only so you wouldn't be upset...

...that I did everything as you asked

Even now...bringing you home...

...was so you would be happy

I...

...till this minute I thought...

...you couldn't stand the...

...sight of me!

I couldn't bring myself...to tell you all this...

Right now...

...it's like...

...a huge weight...

...has been lifted off my heart...

What? What happened?

I am sleeping here tonight

Can I...

- ...can I hug you? - Yes

My Wife...My Angel

Till last week...

...I had no clue...

...what all this love...

...and romance was about

But...

...now I understand

Old habits give way

As the day comes in closer...closer...

What can I give in return?

My heart wonders...wonders...

For you to know yourself...

...for me to know what you know

I shall be a fragment of looking glass

Hiding in your eyes

To tell you stories untold

I shall whisper in your ears

And for a smile to bloom on your lips

I shall be the honey on them

Old habits give way

As the day comes closer

What shall I give in return?

My heart wonders

For you to know yourself...

...for me to know what you know

I shall be a fragment of looking glass

Hiding in your eyes

To tell you stories untold

I shall whisper in your ears

For a smile to bloom on your lips

I shall be the honey on them

The days and nights with you

Are casting their glow all over my mind

On your jewelled cheeks

A golden star rises

I wish I could slowly rise there too

Wanderers...

...two birds on wing...

...that's who we are

Let's fly on for miles

Soar slowly into the distance

Far, far away