Original subtitles

AND THE OSKAR GOES TO

(Dialogues from movie)

Blooms of dream that lurks in my eyes That ephemeral rainbow

Thou filleth my being as hues and tunes

This is my essence, this here my expression and this sure is my path

Riding on wings of An

Rising on ripples of heart

My mind a screen of white images flashing clear and bright

Gleam of my soul, perish not. Blooms of my dream, wither not

In childhood the world is all bright

Youth, down skies distant, took the flight here I go down this path

Hand in hand with times of yore that set fire to my senses

Myriad images, woven in time and space. Miracle of life by a touch of grace

Every moment, alive and potent. Yearns to write these in hearts that bleed with feel

Gleam of my soul, perish not. Blooms of my dream, wither not

Gleam of my soul, perish not. Blooms of my dream, wither not

Gleam of my soul, perish not. Blooms of my dream, wither not

This movie's producer stays near by

So they asked to stick more posters here

0k!

That famous director, used to have tea here

That day you gave a different name!

He too used to visit

But he stays far away!

So what?

Won't he travel?

Film people wander a lot

leaving everything behind

You are rig ht

All these small eateries thrive because of these people

trying to make it in the movies

All the eateries get crowded by these youngsters

Some will make it

Some go back home

Some find other work here

I know you are bluffing

But one day you can honestly say lssak Ebrahem used to frequent your shop

(Drama poster on the van)

When did you come?

Last night

Saw light in your room

Didn't disturb thinking you were writing

Where are you going?

To Pala

A producer has liked my script

Today, I have to narrate it to his wife and son

if they also like it

He will pay me an advance in the evening

How about yours?

Finished writing

We'll meet in the evening

See you in the evening

All the best

What's up?

The show is far away

Where is Joey?

We reached at 3am

He was drunk

Someone is trying to wake him up

It is already late

If we wait for his hangover to be over

the show will be cancelled

"SKY OF THE FIREFLIES" Afilm by lssak Ebrahem

We haven't banned anyone

If a Director does not get chances

Why blame the union?

Producer's forum also has complained against the same director

Though there is no ban

It is rumoured that you have asked nobody to cooperate?

What do I say to this?

These are your assumptions

Are women safe in the film industry?

Why talk only about film industry?

Are women safe in any industry?

The one who has eaten criticise"1'the food

the one who hasn't, tries to get some food

What about our matter?

According to our deal,

I was supposed to give you 5 episodes

Here is the script for 6 You have a choice

You turned a good boy?

Please settle my payment immediately

I have spoken to the boss

Sir

(Greetings)

Chitra said you won't be there for our new project

I have decided to direct a movie

Great!

Congratulations

Thank you sir

Do you have a producer?

I am funding it myself

Very good

I didn't know you were this rich

In your locality there is a lot of Gulf money

Not because I'm rich

I've been looking in vain for funding

So I am taking the risk

All the best

Thanks

Sir, his accounts are pending

I have told Satheeshan

Thanks

Let's eat

You both go ahead

It's already late

Then let's go

You have

You will blame me later that I abandened you

Some movies drain our confidence

You are rig ht

Someone was wiping tears

Those who are good hearted may cry seeing pain

You won't understand

I've advised as much as I can

Making a movie is not an impulsive decision

I have been dreaming of this for years

Money does not remain in one hand it rotates

Don't discourage

lfl fall, give me a helping hand

You will get only a hand don't expect anything in it

When are you returning?

In 2days

Ok

See you

Good night

Producer dropped my project because his son and wife didn't laugh

Am I a buffoon to make them laugh?

It is difficult to impress a producer

What you are doing is right

At least your script won't be gang raped

You heard the applause after the screening today?

We clapped for a movie maker from some other continent

True

What more does a Director want?

(A man selling pirated DVDs of latest movies )

( Call for morning prayer )

Keep them up

If it rains this will get ruined

I will keep them under the seat

Mother

Mother

How did you come?

Got off at the junction and walked

Last night the kids killed a poisonous snake on the path

Have your tea

I want to sleep

Mix some cold water

It won't feel this good

Make some tea for him

Why didn't you attend Nazima's wedding?

I was busy

She is like your sister

Have you attended any family function?

Who all attended?

I'm not your only child

All are elsewhere

How about me?

No point in blaming you

Your dad did not even recognise his own nephews and nieces

You don't care for the relationships

How do I recogonise? All the kids look alike

What about your house construction?

It's progressing

If you keep on fighting with the workers how will it finish?

This is not Dubai

Are you the one who pledged this gold?

Yes. My photo is in the records

Name? Fouzia Valiyapurackal

Is this you?

On God It's me

Sign here

When did you come?

Reached today morning

The television episodes are not that effective these days

Getting old, right?

But you are not that old

Not me, but you

The capacity to enjoy reduces with age

Si'!

I have brought all the documents you needed

How much do you need?

2,000,000 rupees

You won't get so much for that land

You don't know the market value there

Aren't there procedures?

Even with your high interest I came here because you will give more money

Don't be sarcastic

This is not to get your sister married

It is to make a movie!

Many would have taken loan to get their sisters married

But I'm the first one to take loan for a movie?

At least respect that

What about my role?

That is ready

Talk to the secretary

I will do that

Then it is done

Thanks

Though your interest is exorbitant, I knew you will get things done

I may be the elder brother

but he is the decision maker

I need only water

God saved me

If you drink and I don't, what will you think of me?

I will also have water

He usually calls back immediately seeing a missed call

Must be busy

Last time when he was here Bashir wanted to buy this land for Rs 250,000

I promised him priority whenl sell

Now I need mo ney

We can arrange money

Let him call

I saved every penny I earned to buy that land

He's calling

You remember Issak?

Talk to him

Hello

You wanted to buy that land

I'm in need of money now

Just what you quoted earlier

Ok

Yes, yes

What?

0k, will call

Bye

He asked to fix it for 230,000

Alright

He asked to give an advance

You have no time for family now

Do you have to go today?

I have booked the train tickets

Why do you want to go so soon?

You have a family waiting?

Many your age have 2 or 3 kids by now

You are so obsessed with movies

In Lakshmi Hospital, kids are born hearing the sounds from the movie theater next door

That's the reason

Get me warm water

I pledged the land I received as my share

It will be good if you are careful

How much?

150 Rupees

For such a short distance?

Fuels prices have gone up

120 is enough

That is not enough sir

I came in a rickshaw, not a flight

Why did you come in a rickshaw?

You are not only the Director "'1'but the Producer too

You should have come in a taxi

I usually travel in rickshaws

In film industry, you need to show off

You have much to learn

He is free now

Where is your hometown?

Anakampoyil, it is a village in the valleys

I know that place well

I have done theatre there

Do you want to narrate the story here or should we go to my room?

It's alright here

What would you like to drink?

Anything would do

John, one tea

It is inspired by a true character

There is one Moidu in my hometown

He makes a living by selling snacks door to door

Arshad is his son

He goes to Saudi Arabia for a job

4-5 years he did well

Maayin? Who is that?

That is Moidu's character's name in the Cinema

Ok

Moidu struggles to arrange the huge blood money they demand

Finally he gets his son back home That is the climax

It's good

I'll do it

Thank you Sir

Thank you Sir

For this day I have been waiting so long

My dream of cinema is getting fulfilled

Today we start the shoot

My gratitude to all who stood by me

I couldn't contact any of his friends

Our friend Hameed's son is also there

Our son and his room-mate had an argument

It was an accident

The one who died is a Sudani

Allah!

Our son was arrested

Hameed's son doesn't know anything more

Wasn't it an accident?

Wasn't it an accident? Why would the police detain him for that?

Why would the police detain him for that?

Pray to God

What else can we do?

Cut

Lights off

Sound ok

Manu

Take was ok?

Yes

It is slippery on the steps

Was worried I would slip

Pack up

( Crew chatting )

I have done maximum coverage

We will give a good report

Had your dinner?

Yes

I'm having food on the set for the first time

Really good

Vehicle to take them to Ernakulam?

It's ready

Who is the driver?

Abhilash

Ok

Do visit us often

That second take was better

Then we'll keep that also ok

Can we get into our house now?

Sorry...

Give us 10 minutes to get it cleared

Our son has his exams tomorrow

You had dinner?

FIT:

You have dinner, by that time they will clear the house

It's such a sob story

Who will spend money to watch a tearjerker?

Who will watch?

His money..

He's making a movie

Be sure to collect your wages daily

Projects like these may stop anytime

Why did you call?

Come

You got up so early?

Haven't slept at all!

We just started the shoot

We have many more days to go. You will fall sick

The shoot on that hill will not happen

You said we got the permission

That place belongs to a Haji

He won't give it for shooting

Can't we do that scene elsewhere?

As a child, I used to see Moidu on that hilltop

That mystical vision haunts me

But we can't shoot without permission

Today let us do the scene of temple committee helping Moidu

Ok

Give instructions to the An Director

Need to set the house

Ok

Alright

You are so sunburned

Been out in the sun the whole time

Were you farming?

Where is father?

He slept

It's late night here

I asked my husband for permission to visit your shooting sets

As if he will allow...

Yesterday we bought some gold plated jewellery for the movie

Bought for you too

Looks like real gold

You say you are hard pressed for money

We have enough real gold

For 2 days, only for 2 days

I want to pledge the gold

By God,

I'll give you whateverl owe

I swear on my son who is suffering in prison abroad

Please help me

In a Jewellery shop there will be gold

In a grocery shop you will see vegetables

Cut!

It is not vegetable but grocery

You have been making mistakes so many times

Can't you learn it by heart?

I get confused counting money and delivering the dialogue

( teaching the dialogue )

Can I get my payment now?

Be patient till this scene is over

( teaching the dialogue )

Shall we go for a take?

In a Jewellery shop there will be gold

In a grocery shop you will see grocery

Similarly this money is for business

How can we give it away?

We need collateral

Cut!

Take ok

Get it quickly

You could have said it earlier

I was confused

Fill up the diesel

The caterer will get the balance only after 2 days

Sir

ls your son's exams over?

He has two more exams

We will be there only after that

I need to tell you something

I heard the story of your movie

It has goodness in it

I heard you are in need of money

This is 25,000 Rupees

I had received 50,000 Rupees as rent for my house

I had only asked for 25,000

Your staff increased it to 50,000

25,000 was a kickback to them

Please accept this

I don't want rent for this movie

Let's not disturb them at this hour. We'll wait

(SKY OF THE FIREFLIES)

It's me. Issak

Why are you here so early?

Has he woken up?

I'll wake him up

What an odd hour!

I saw a few missed calls from you

I have travelled 8 hours up and down after shooting

Please understand my plight

I sold that land at that price only because I'm in dire need of money

If I don't have the money today

The shooting will stop. Laterl may not be able to resume it

I don't want to trouble you

My brother and the Arab sponsor are touring in some other country

I'll deposit money today before 12 noon

I assure you

He has come to act as child Afsal

Take them to location

Which grade are you in?

7th

Ok

I need 10 minutes to get ready

You go to location

There's a problem

Light crew will not work without settling previous dues

Delay is normal

but stopping work is not right

Money will be in our account before noon

I have given all the assurances

But they have refused to leave their rooms

It would be shameful if Aravindan knows of it

Can we plan a scene with camera crew only?

Can we plan a scene with camera crew only? That won't happen

That won't happen

They are all together

If he is not paid, the caterer will also stop his services

Chitra is here

Let her not know

Haven't seen you for long

I'm not like you, I am an employee

Si'!

The shoot report was telecasted

I didn't see it

Heard it was good My mother too watched it

I thought you would have gone to location

I checked up with Manu

He told me you are here

This money I had saved up for my own wedding

You have to repay every penny

If you aren't able to repay, Don't propose marriage as a compensation

Ka beer

Take this

Ask everyone to start

You wait here. I'll freshen up

We'll go together

My new movie starts day after

I'd like to go to Chennai tonight

I've told to book an evening flight for you

ls the beard and hair alright?

They trim the hair and beard in the jail abroad

Ok sir

He's acting as Afsal

Why do Muslims grow beard but shorten hair and moustache

In Islam, beard is considered to be manly

Kerala Muslims follow many Yemenite tradition. They established Islam here

One minute

The main actress hasn't come yet

Ask her to come immediately

She won't come without her full settlement

Try to make her understand the situation

I tried

She is adamant

From where will I arrange the money?

There is only one way

You talk to her

Go

Sir?

Good morning!

Come in

Things have not gone as planned. Give me some more time to pay you

My collection dues are much more than what I have received so far in my career

Once the shoot is over, I have to go after producers for my payment

Don't know about others

I'm not expecting profit from this movie, I only want to reduce the loss

I have not pleaded like this before in my life

Whatever happens to this movie you will get your payment

I can only give you my word now

Please come and finish the shoot

Mother

My son

Oh God!

Cut!

Ok?

Manu ok?

Pack up

Today we finished shooting...

Fulfilment of a childhood aspiration...

A big thanks to all

A mere thanks won't express the gratitude I feel...

Support given by Aravindan and Sivakumar is unforgettable

Ebrahem's Son lssak is making a movie

Seems it is your story

Did you know?

I too heard so

We know you

Your luck has turned

Be quiet now

Once the movie is ready for release,

Just file a case

They will give you the money you ask for

Did you not read the earlier news?

Someone filed a case and became a millionaire

You came alone to Chennai?

Bringing someone will add to the expenses

ls Prasad in his room? He is inside

Found a distributor?

I have contacted a few

They don't think such movies will work

Censor members feel that Aravindan will get an award

Prasad, good morning

Good morning sir

How are you?

Prasad, this is lssak

Please sit

He has made a wonderful movie

I have a lot of hope on it

Today is the last day for National Award application

So we need the material

Why not!

Definitely

What is the name of the movie?

Sky of the Fireflies

Accounts of Sky of Fireflies?

Here?

Ah, let me see

Total 900,000 rupees

You have paid only 100,000

I have brought 200,000

Prasad, you need to support him

Don't mind me saying this

Such movies don't get a theatre release

They take material from here for award we never hear from them again

Technology is ever changing

Last year's camera is outdated this year

We too have to survive

0k. I stand guarantee for the payment

How much we should pay now?

Pay 600,000 rupees

I will release material on his word

I will arrange the amount

Ask them to keep the material ready

Let's go

Here's the money you asked for

( Filling the application for National Award )

Issak

Issak!

Moidu is here to see you

Why is he coming often?

Greetings!

Just dropped by

How are you?

Ok

Everything ok?

Yes

I need some money urgently

Just 2,000 Rupees

Thanks

Why did he come?

Hello

Where are you?

I'm home

When are you returning?

Will come by the noon train

Come by my house

Why?

You come

I heard something

Ok

The National Award for the best actress goes to Seethal for the Hindi movie Saal

This is her debut movie

Happy news for Malayalees

Best Actor: Aravindan

He bagged this award for his brilliant performance in the "Sky of the Fireflies" (Malayalam)

Is cinema director's media or actor's?

There have been films with flies, rats and cats in the main lead

But there have been no films directed by them

Aravindan's award eased the situation

'l'.V. channels bought it for a good price

Aravindan helped to get a distributor too

It did well in theaters too

after that a lot of felicitations, admirations'

I repaid all the loans

Moidu used to take money regularly

In short, cleared all debts

And have some cash in the bank

When Aravindan got the award

We friends celebrated

When they showed you on T.V, we gave a standing ovation

I was the one who showed off most in front of everyone

I want to meet Aravindan

Heard that he is arrogant

Not at all

I want to take a selfie with you both

And upload it on Facebook

They recognised you. You are famous

You are imagining. They might not have seen a movie in their life

There are a lot of people who don't even recognise actors

I watched your movie

It was very good

Thank you

I was moved

What is your name?

Santhosh

Where are you from?

Idukki

There are many from ldukki in Ajman

Where did you study?

I did MBA in Bangalore

Why are you working here after an MBA?

Cinema was my aim too

Cinema was my aim too Here I can meet film people like you

Here I can meet film people like you

The official Oskar entry from India has been announced

The debut director lssak Ebrahem's "Sky of the Fireflies" will represent India at the Oskars

Aravindan had won the National Award for the Best Actor for this movie

Let me call Aravindan

Your movie's budget was only 5,000,000

The promotions would need more than that

How will you manage?

Even big budgeted movies could not

Will you be able to create an impact there?

I don't know

But I will go with my movie

So Now that you have seen all the nominated films

It's time to find out

Who will take home the Oskar

Please welcome the respected, the beloved, the adorable

Steve Lopez

Good evening ladies and gentlemen

When you pulled off the red carpet and asked to do a favor.

And herel am standing in front of several million people world wide,

the lesson is

always listen to your wife when she tells you wear the good tuxedo

0k, now to the business at hand

And the Oskar goes to

Number of people coming for morning prayer has reduced

If you are with your cell phone till early morning this would be the result

Greetings!

Are you coming from Cochin?

Yes

Heard he's going to America with his movie

As though America will be ruined if he doesn't go

How many other good jobs are there in this world?

Did he have to choose this sinful job?

Heard his movie is good

There is no good or bad cinema

Film making itself is sinful

Don't quote tradition

I have studied thoroughly. There is nothing like that anywhere

You have just surfed it

You have to go deep

You forbade us from learning English

Later you start an English medium school

Then you made watching T.V a taboo

And you started a T.V channel

I swear on God, You will make a movie too

Don't talk nonsense

Don't be naughty

He's not bothering you, no?

Many of our people are in Qatar

They all have different organizations

I have put it in the last committee meeting

When we have such a celebrity in our township

Should we not felicitate him?

They are looking for a date

They can honor him anyway

We have to give an initial push

lssak,

Would Oskar bring you money?

I don't think so

Will we get the Oskar?

It's difficult...

Then why spend so much money?

Moidu is here to see you

He is the first to know about your arrival

I'll handle him

When someone succeeds many take advantage

I'll make sure he never returns

No need brother in law

I heard that you had arrived by the morning bus

No, don't want it now "Tl will ask whenl need

You made a movie about me and got into deep trouble

The whole village helped me

but you are alone

How are we going to the Oskars?

Don't give up thinking you can't afford

If I had done that

Arshad would not be alive now

You are intelligent and experienced

I have a suggestion

Go and meet Resul Pookkutty

He might be able to guide you

Believe that it will happen Put your heart and soul into it

Then, making it happen is God's responsibility

All the best

Saw your movie. It was good

The movie is good enough to get nominated

I just wanted to make a good movie

That's how it should be

The movie should be marketed well

What is the procedure?

Foreign film category has a separatejury

We should make sure that they see it

We should get a good PR agent

My previous characters might have influenced him to cast me

Or I have the character's body language

Where is mine?

Seriously, you ask me now?

The bar is right there

But a good movie, won't be ignored

It will find an audience

Right

Just because I love some film You might love it too

That doesn't mean it will get the recognition it deserves

Yeah

What the characters do might be brilliant

but if it isn't well made

There is a Moroccan movie they had shown in Cannes

It is their official entry and brilliantly made

With good marketing, It will get nominated

Sorry, I have to interrupt

Girl, we love you

I love you too

I'm trying to make a name for myself

I'm just a little out of my debt

Get to the point

Ok, India just announced their official selection

It is an independent film by director/producer

And if I get my way I'm going to be lobbying into the Academy

You go girl!

How many more are yet to watch the movie?

I made this for ordinary viewers

Elsewhere when a movie gets an award

It attracts more audience

But here we consider them slow and reject it

Hello!

Hi!

This is Maria calling from Los Angeles

I was hoping to speak with lssak, please

He is giving an interview

Can I ask him to call you later?

Oh ok, sure

I'm sorry. Who's this?

Chitra

Chitra

Very cool. 0k, thank you

0k bye

Ok

Moidu raises my curiosity

Absolutely

How is the promotion?

We have to market it well

Come to location if you are free

Were you here?

Chitra informed me you are here

Was waiting for the shoot to be over

Come

You had a call

Who?

These are my colleagues

They want a photograph with you

Is that alright?

Of course

Thank you

What about your movie?

Script is ready

Would like Aravindan to do the lead

It will help If lssak Sir recommends

Issak Sir!

I'll tell him

Have we drifted apart so much?

Hi, first off, my company and I would like to congratulate you on your achievement

Thank you

You are welcome

I'm going to send a link to our company profile

because we really want you to get to know us

And we really want to market your movie here

I'm also sending you some marketing schedules,

and a list of ways we think would be successful in getting your film out there

I'm also sending you a copy of our agreement

just read it, sign it and send it back

And for you to know there's a 25% fee up-front. It is 10,000 dollar

Ok

Ok? Great!

We are already late on marketing

We really want to go ahead with the events

Just for you to know

The more we spend, The more we can market

So go through the email

If you have any questions do let me know

Sure

Excellent

Will talk to you soon

Bye

Good night sir

Issak

Sir

You may make better movies in future

but this chance, don't waste it

Hi I'm Moidu

Hello

Where are you?

I'm in Madras for U.S visa

Bought a new phone

To know your whereabouts

One ofArshad's friends from Saudi is now in Los Angeles

He might be of help

Save my number

Issak

Sudhi!

I saw your film

Fantastic!

I have a gift for you. Shall I give?

You did a great job

Let's sit down

What will you have?

A dosa and omelet What about you?

I had

What is new with you?

You remember the lawyer story?

I rewrote it, made it more modern

For so many years now I wanted to become an independent director

My friend in the Gulf will fund partially

Rest, I will take a loan

It will materialise

I'll create waves

I'll Pa}!

I have money

I'm teaching theater in a school

I earn now

How much?

My daughter

Anu

She's in 7th

She sketches well

She sketches well Sings well too

Sings well too

I take copies of her photo and keep in my pocket, wallet, bag - everywhere

When I take a room in a hotel, I place it where I can always see it

When I feel totally defeated in life,

I can't say when I'll want to end it

When I see her

I feel like staying alive

Ok

Alright

Lame excuses for not ending our lives...

Issac Abraham

No Issak Ebrahem

FIT:

Issac Abraham

No no, lssak Ebrahem

I'm a Muslim

Ok

How is it?

Really good

Better trim the beard

Ok

I gave you 2,000,000 rupees last time on my personal risk

You are now asking 3,000,000 for the same property?

I know you can do it

At that time I took the loan for my film now it's your film too

Don't blackmail me emotionally

How will I convince my boss?

Sorry, I couldn't give you the money at that time

Yes, yes

I have already transferred the advance to your agency

0k great!

For screening theatre, dinner venue and hotel I'll transfer the amount in 2 days

Don't worry about it Take your time

Get on the plane

Ok

The gold coated jewellery you bought that day still looks new

You may not get enough money if you pledge you sell it

We can buy again later

Why did you stop?

Just remembering a scene I could not capture in my last movie

You will get a chance again

But that movie is over

Don't worry

I came to say bye

I'm leaving day after"1'tomorrow

I have nothing to give you

Pray for me

You will always be there in my family's prayers

There may be many who are more talented than you

If God has picked you from among them He has a special love for you

Don't waste it

Keep these snacks

Thank you

After finishing these two films in September I'm taking a family holiday for 15 days

You can start after that

Okay sir

Meanwhile I will rework the script

I will also fix the other artists

Stan the work

I also would have come If planned earlier

It would have an experience to watch the movie with them

Will they understand the movie

Of course

Emotions are same eveywhere

And also visual language is powerful

Bon voyage

ET

ET

Welcome to the Mecca of cinema

Thank you

Yeah

How was your flight? Was it all good? The journey

Yes, yes, everything good

Ok. Good

Just so you know, The weather has been a little bad, with a lot of rain

Oh!

It's not normal

But we'll be positive

Ok?

Good?

0k, you ready?

Yes

0k. Let's go

Are you hungry?

I had food from the flight

When I watched your movie I thought it was made by an older man

It is very mature

And you are handsome too

Oh

These are the latest editions of Variety and Hollywood Reporter

We have ads in both

A lot of movies have already started their PR work

I'm working on your movie full time now

Man of few words I see

Ok

Passport

Room key

6001

Take the elevator and go up

Ok?

Ok

Good evening

There is a guest for you in the reception

Issak Ebrahem?

I'm Prince

I had send an FB friend request

You have not accepted it

But I'm following you

Status update showed you checked in 2 hours back

I thought I'll just say Hi

I'm Arshad's friend

The character in your movie

Moidu's son

Moidu had given your number. Thought I'll call tomorrow

I couldn't watch your movie on screen

so, downloaded from the net

Really good

It haunted me for long

I migrated here 13 years back from Saudi

Shall we go out for dinner?

I had my food and was about to sleep

Were you sleeping? Sorry...

You are representing our country Don't hesitate to call for any help

You have my number?

Yes

There's screening of my movie tomorrow evening Please come with your family

Done

Good night

If you can, that will be perfect

We are expecting more, but they are a little late

That means dinner also will be late

We have blocked the venue till 10After that, they will charge us by the minute

We have to start now

Good evening

Slept well?

Not bad

It will be better in 2 days

Same will happen when you get back

Wanted to come with family, but both my wife and daughter are busy

It started

He is Mr. Prince...

Hi, Maria

Nice to see you

Nice to meet you

Maria, crowd is thin

Ya, the timing of day isn't ideal But there should be more people coming

Ok

You should have told me

I could have asked my friends

Just a minute

Hello

Where are you?

Ask our friends to come to Metro theatre

There is a screening of the Malayalam Movie that is competing for the Oskar

We should support him

There is a dinner after the show

I've arranged for a few people to attend

Let's go inside

Came out really well

How is it Maria?

Congrats

Were there any academy members for today's screening?

There were a few

We should get more for the next screening

Three screenings aren't enough we should have at least five

Tomorrow we will get good news coverage

We will have a better crowd

And a little more effort we can get a nomination

What do you think of that?

I don't know what to say

It's the first time for me

Ya, well to get this far on your first movie

It's not a small thing

Issak

Who is that girl?

Which girl?

That girl who answered when I called you first time

Chitra?

She is a friend of mine

A friend or a girl friend?

Ok

There's a lot of pressure from the company for your next payment

You should transfer tomorrow

Ok

Good night

Hello American Man!

How are you?

The first screening is over

How was it?

Good

Where are you?

In the hostel

Did you not go to office?

Took leave

Did you see my message?

I didn't see the message

Was busy till now

What is the matter?

Looks like it is time to spend the money I had saved

Meaning?

A marriage proposal

My family liked him

Oh!

Did you meet?

Saw a photograph

We are meeting at noon

How is he?

Not bad

You tell me, what should I do?

You have to marry someday

Meet him

Ok

Bye

0k. Bye

If he hadn't reached this height, I would have asked him to marry me

Yes?

Forgot to tell you...

All the best

Thanks

Solitary sojourn where seasons march one after the other

Single golden star on the crown of night sky whither darkness recedes and bright morn arise

Close all the doors but yet there appear rays of sun afresh

Let's now pour as clouds that rain in a corner unseen, unheard

Any information about him?

I'm working 24 hrs a day for your movie

Maria, not your movie It's our movie

He doesn't think that

We need money, when we need it

How are we supposed to do the next screening now?

I cannot handle this much stress

0k, let's just...

If you want to do another screening, you come up with the money

Ok?

When you have it, call me

Don't worry

Whether or not you decide to another screening, it doesn't matter

But you have to come up with the 10,000 dollars you owe the company

But you have to come up with the 10,000 dollars you owe the company by tomorrow

by tomorrow

Ok?

Ok?

They will sue you

You signed a contract

Say something lssak

Maria, you please go ahead and arrange for the next screening

Please

Great!

Don't worry We'll find a way

I'm short of money but I have transferred the amount

It will reach tomorrow

She doesn't believe it

Malayali club is very strong here

Shall I talk to them? We might be able to collect enough

FIT:

If I post my situation on Facebook

Movie lovers from around the world will send me money

I'm sure

We may get even more

I don't want to do that

I can't survive the pressure of borrowed money

Can you help me?

Can you arrange a place "Tfor me to stay till I leave?

It's a farm house of a friend, just 200 kms away

It's not too far, just 2 hrs drive

The distance is not an issue Need a free accommodation till I leave

It is the perfect place for creative people

I had asked to get it cleaned

Keep it there

My friend is out of town for 2 weeks

Is it convenient enough?

For the past few years I've been living in a single room in a cheap lodge

This is luxury for me

Little away there is a supermarket on the left

If you want, you can cook too

It's time to pick up my wife

Bye

The past may have withered off from the tree. But flowers will bloom again

Eyes moist, drunk with the potion of life in love, for sure

Solitary sojourn where seasons march one after the other

Greetings

I am Moidu

How are you?

I'm fine

Things are going well

All liked the movie

Did you have the snacks I gave you that day? Or did they rot?

I ate it

How will it rot? Wasn't it your love you packed?

Good evening everyone

When I was a kid, my parents used to scare me with 2 things

One was driving

They made sure that I don't drive

I was not even allowed to travel sitting on back of a bike

The other one was English

Did you learn English? Do you speak English? Do you read English? Do you write English?

Even after growing up I'm still scared of both

I don't drive

So that nobody gets hit and killed by my car

But I haven't heard anyone being hit and killed by English

So I do try speaking English

Thank you so much everyone

for coming and spending your valuable time here

being a pan of this screening,

and supporting me

Thanks a lot

Issak!

You are not a guest, you are the host

I need you to meet someone

Come on

ET

This is Issak

Very nice to meet you

Amazing!

Could we get a picture?

Yes, of course

Ya, sure

Issak

Meet Mr. Grant

He's a well known media person he wishes to interview you

Ok

You proceed

Please

You stay out of it "Tand let me do my job

You do not speak for lssak

He can speak for himself

Or are you going to help me find work tomorrow?

Unless you have more money you don't tell me what to do

This is my job you stay out of it

I told you not to embarrass me And what did you do?

You made a scene

How am I going to go back in there now?

There was shortage in food "Tthat is why she's angry

We had booked for 200 people

Were there so many?

What did you say?

Are you accusing me of ordering less food and pocketing the cash?

Why are you so suspicious?

Who are you to be asking me all these questions?

0k, may be that's how you run your business

But that's not howl run mine

I run mine with honesty and integrity

I've been doing this for 6 years

All my clients have been very happy

And I do your one movie Your one movie

Nowl have to rebuild my entire reputation

Every single bit of goodwill I had, is gone

Please leave before you do more damage

Don't talk like this Maria

If something wrong has happened, you are equally responsible for that

Ok

And who the hell are you to shout at him?

I will tell you exactly who I am

I'm a professional in the motion picture industry

Who the hell are you?

This is between movie people

This is cinema

You don't get it because "Tyoujust watch movies

Don't pretend to teach me

Let's go!

This is not how we should to talk her

Such arrogance!

She doesn't know who I'm

She says I don't know cinema!

Do you have any objection if I drink here?

I'm indebted to you for getting me this accommodation

Would you need my permission?

But honestly, I don't like it

You want to get drunk and tell me something

If you consider me a friend you don't need to be drunk to open up

Tell me

I can't bear it

She said I don't understand film making

I came into cinema even before she was born

People called me a mad man

Madness is not only an illness

Passion about anything is madness too

I was mad. Crazy about cinema

I have knocked on many doors

Then one day I had to choose between life and cinema

I chose life

For my family's sake

Married a nurse and went to Saudi

I had starved, during those days of struggle to get into movies

You had starved for getting into the movies

I've reached this far in cinema and have not eaten for past 2 days

I'm going to bed

I have morning shift tomorrow

I'll clean up

My daughter

She's not here

I don't know where she is

We bring up children like Americans

We become happy when they talk like them, dress like them

But once they grow up they become like natives

Don't care for their parents

Mom!

Mom

Go to bed

It's late

Shall I serve more?

Hello!

What are you doing?

Washing clothes

Mom was asking why you are staying there alone

That's alright

I'm ok here

Only a few days more

Ok

Maria just called

She's hesitant to call you directly

It's a bad news

Our film is not in the shortlisted 15

Don't be upset

We did all we could

I'm not upset

I'm grateful that I've reached so far

I'm busy today

See you tomorrow

Ok?

Ok

Hello

I thought you forgot us

You haven't called

Now the blame is on me

How is your fiancee?

Marriage is called off

Why?

It won't happen

Reason?

Our elders say: Don't get too friendly with boys after a certain age

We start com paring

I wasn't impressed by him

Where are you?

In the Office

I'll call you once I reach

You want anything from here?

Nothing

Bye

Let's go

One minute

I may never come back

Do we have time?

Can we spend 5 minutes?

Why not?

God is great

At times he'll make you walk through embers

We curse him

later we realise

that that walk was a prevention from getting paralysis

I don't understand

You still aspire to be an actor?

Of course

Would you act in my next movie?

Really?

Yes

It will be an easy role for you

Why?

You will be acting as yourself

I don't understand

I want to make a movie based on my experiences here

Is it?

Moidu, Arshad, Maria, you and others will be the characters

Good id ea

I've some savings and investments

I always wanted to make a movie

Shall I fund your movie?

Ok

(A happy song from an old movie )

There, Maria is waiting

I'll park the vehicle

ET

I know you are mad at me

Please don't take all that to heart

I just kind of said it in the heat of the moment

I shouldn't have said all that

It's ok, I can understand

It's hard to leave this city

I came here for my love of cinema and

They play a lot of games here

You know

I can see how passionate you are about movies

I know you spent a lot more here than what the movie actually cost

I talked to some international business leads

I think we will be able to make some of the money back

Oh, thank you

Yeah

And you have come this far with a movie at your age

You are going to do such bigger and better things

Yeah

You are, you are

Ok?

All my best

Thank you

0k? bye

Bye

This is for you

Thanks

And this is for Moidu

Call me

Sure

Safe journey

What is the title of our movie?

I've thought of one

What's it?

And the Oskar goes to...

And the Oskar goes to...

Nice

Come in

I was waiting for you

Prince sent this for you

Ummukulsu

Ummukulsu

Greetings

She's Ummukulsu

The only movie she has ever watched in a theatre is yours

He speaks of you daily

Arshad's kids

Shahina and Sharaf

They stayed home just to meet you

Where is Arshad?

Suhra

Suhra

Where do you work?

She is learning tailoring

He works in a tea shop

What happened?

It was not a happy ending like in your movie

The few months in Saudi jail took it's toll on his body and soul

Honestly, I wasn't aware

A good ending for my movie, that's all what I wanted

Forgive me

50TH?

Don't be upset

Even if it was in the movie, we were happy to see him come back like that

But then, I tried to show real life

Cinema is cinema and life is life... totally different entities

What is it Arshad?