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Jarnoko wants to buy a herbal drink.

Wow, you.

Herbal drink for men's health.

My father left us when I was a kid.

I woke up one day and he wasn't there.

What was left, was only his voice.

One day, the wind will reunite us again.

As far as I can remember, there were only the two of us.

My mother, Berlian, and I. Berlian means diamond. The hardest rock.

One, two, three.

Mother always knows where I am.

You're always late to go and get the water.

Yes. I'm going now.

My child.

Come here.

It's really hot outside.

How many times have I told you?

Don't go to that pasture again.

But it's safe there. And the weather is cool.

People here say a girl shouldn't go there. It's taboo!

But you always go there.

Dry it in the sun.

My child.

I will go to the midwife, Suri. Drink it. It will help you sleep well.

I am Shinta, where is Rama?

He is…

One, two, three.

Oh, dear.

-Come again tomorrow. -Now, Mbok.

I'm sick.

-Come again tomorrow. -No, Mbok. It has to be now.

My mom… She's suspicious now.

Berlian. Wait.

It hurts.

It's all right. I will bury the placenta tomorrow.

Ouch.

Ouch.

-Be strong. -I can't take it!

This is for buying Daya's snack.

-Thank you. -We have two more tomorrow.

Come on. Get in.

-Someone died! -Dead body!

-Dead body! -Someone died!

Someone died!

As time goes by, more people are dying.

Mom.

Why do so many people die?

Because the rain hasn't fallen yet.

But why?

When people suffer from the heat, they tend to get angry easily.

Then they do weird things.

When will the rain fall?

Ma'am. Please give me the herbal drink that will help me sleep.

I didn't get enough sleep.

-Two? -Yes.

I'm tired.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

It's refreshing.

Daya is a big girl now.

Your husband, why hasn't he come back? Where does he work?

-Far, he said. -Far?

You should tell him to come home.

What if something happens to his daughter and wife?

That's right.

Don't let her become like that beautiful woman.

Daya! Come here.

I will teach you how to do makeup.

You don't want it to look like a mask. That's ugly.

My child.

My child.

I have told you many times. Don't hang out with those women.

But you even talked to them.

Ignore them when they talk to you.

My child.

Aunty!

Aunty!

Aunty!

Daya. You've grown so big.

-How are you? -I'm good.

And your mom?

Here.

Since when don't you like vegetables?

Did you forget? I never liked vegetables.

I don't think so.

When you were a kid, you always finished the veggies that I served.

Sis.

Many people were killed in town.

Here too.

-It happens here too? -Yes.

I heard a hut was burnt down last week.

Yes.

Midwife Suri also said many people have moved from here.

The streets in this area are dangerous now.

They say the safest way is to go through Pasir Putih.

Don't you think it's time for you to move from here also?

What for? Our house is here.

Their houses were here too.

But they still left, they still moved.

Do we have to move just because they did?

I'm not like you, who just runs away from problems.

Sis, I didn't run. I just left.

Mom is in the stall, watching us.

You have to take good care of your mom.

Mom?

Mom takes good care of herself.

Don't be like that, Daya.

She loves you.

If dad comes home,

we will go together.

Together with the wind.

Yes. But your father has been gone for a long time.

Do you still remember his face?

When he comes…

I will recognize him.

I will recognize him.

What are they whispering this time?

What's wrong, Mom?

What's going on, Mom?

Get your clothes.

Come on. Let's go.

Mom. Where are we going?

To another place.

Another place like what, Mom?

A safe one.

Does Aunty know where are we going?

Does father also know where are we going?

What about Mrs. Suri?

Does she know where we are going?

Mom.

So, how will they know where we are?

They won't look for us.

He will look for me.

He will look for me.

He will look for me.

He will look for me.

Sir, which way to Pasir Putih?

Timul? Behind that hill.

Which road should we go?

Road? There are no roads here.

No roads?

There was a road in this area, but it's blocked now.

Blocked by who?

Blocked by the sand.

Wait. Here is some food for your trip.

Thank you, Sir. Thank you.

Mom.

It's going to rain.

It doesn't rain here.

Rainstorm.

That's not rain, that's a sandstorm.

Apparently we're not alone.

Where are you heading?

Nowadays, it's not safe to travel alone without a male companion.

Where are you going to?

Pasir Putih.

A runaway place.

Pasir Putih is over there.

This is for you, young lady. You will need it.

You don't know the history of this place?

There used to be a kingdom on this sand.

But the king and his sons were cruel and unjust to the people,

so the Gods said, "Teach them a lesson!"

And with a single movement a very powerful wind blew,

the kingdom turned upside down,

and was buried under the pitch-black ground.

That's why you should be careful.

This is not an ordinary mask.

You have to wear it at the back of your head.

So the ghosts of the desert can't take you to their kingdom under the ground.

What about Mom? She needs a mask too.

Don't worry. Your mom doesn't need a mask.

Your mom has eyes in the back of her head.

Good bye. The wind will reunite us again.

Mom, Mom.

Did you hear that?

What?

The ghosts of the desert.

Child, why are you wearing that mask if you're looking back?

-Is this shack empty? -Yes.

That little shack is strange.

It's facing in the direction of the wind .

As if it's challenging the wind.

This shack is covered with sand every morning.

It used to be a small shop.

So people who came by usually took some rest while eating and drinking.

Nobody has stayed in this shack for a very long time.

My child!

My child!

Mom.

Both of them.

How much is this one?

It's okay. Just take it. Take it.

Child. I will be gone for a minute. Take care.

What song is that?

The song that my grandmother used to sing.

You have a weird name.

Do you know my name?

I know, your name is Anak.

My name is Daya.

Then why does your mom call you "Anak"?

You know my name.

But I don't know yours.

My name is Sukma.

I live here with my grandfather.

Near to your place.

My grandfather teaches the children in this neighborhood.

Oh no. We can't let my mom know about this.

Why?

If she knew, she would tell me to come here to study.

We always know whenever new people come.

Really? How do you know?

From the smell of the sand.

Every newcomer always brings new sand.

How does the sand smell?

Of course, the sand doesn't have a smell.

Smell it. It doesn't have a smell.

Where are you going this early? Come.

Child, hot water please.

What's wrong with your foot?

Rheumatic pain. What's the cure for it?

This one can cure it. You want to try this?

This is called mussel flour.

If you sprain your ankle or have rheumatic pain, just come here.

You can pay me later. Trade with sugar, if you don't mind.

Thank you.

If you want to trade or sell something, I can help you with that.

Yes, I know. I will come by your place.

If you need a herbal drink, don't hesitate to come here.

Who is he?

They say he helps people in this village.

Please watch over my daughter, so she can study here.

All right. She can study together with Sukma.

-Thank you. Excuse me. -See you later.

Child, go in.

Let's study here.

Now, math.

Nine divided by three.

What's the answer? Who knows the answer?

What's wrong with you? You're too slow.

Look at your grandpa.

Nine divided by three. It's three, right?

I may be old, but I can think fast.

During the Japanese colonialism,

I worked as the assistant…

-to the general of Japan. -He was the servant.

You were the servant of the Japanese general. Right, Grandpa?

A servant is an assistant too.

But assistant to who?

I was the assistant of General Mayor Bumiosan.

Child, what are you doing? Come here.

What did he teach you today?

A Japanese song.

A Japanese song? Didn't you learn how to read?

When will dad come?

Maybe soon?

He will come for sure.

Mom always says that.

Right, Mom?

Now it's… What season is it now, Mom?

It's summer.

Until when?

Whenever.

But rainy season has to come.

Where have you been?

Nowhere.

You two went to that rocks place, right?

Go take a shower.

Sukma's grandpa said you learnt math today?

Now show me.

Nine times one equals nine.

Nine times two equals eighteen.

Nine times nine, two hundred.

Nine times a hundred, thirty two.

Nine times five…

Hey, Daya.

I think there's a carving in here too.

-What carving? -Come take a look.

Looks like a mountain.

This is me.

This is me.

Aunty!

Aunty!

Aunty! Aunty!

-Daya! -Aunty! Aunty!

What is it, Aunty?

Do you like it?

Here.

Let's try it on.

Wow. You're beautiful.

Thank you, Aunty.

My child.

Go to sleep now. Don't wake up late tomorrow.

I will sleep in the shop.

Can I see you perform tomorrow night?

It's better if you don't come.

But you will be gone soon.

-And I will never see you dance. -Yes.

But I'm sure your mom won't allow you to be there until late at night. Right?

Everything is forbidden.

I want dad to come soon and take me with him.

Aunty, tell me again about dad. What is he like?

He must be a brave man.

Where did he go on his adventure?

My child.

My child.

My child!

My child. Get inside.

My name is Daya.

Not "Child."

Child!

Get inside!

It's not Child, Mom. My name is Daya.

I have a name too.

Why do you never call me by that name?

If you keep acting like this, you will lose her.

You will lose something again.

Just like you lost Mom, Dad and Me,

you will lose her.

Maybe.

But not today.

Aunty, I'm coming with you.

Take me away from here, please.

Mom.

It's getting colder outside, Mom.

Mom.

No.

I don't know where else to go.

You should've thought about that before you left.

That was then.

It was a long time ago.

Yes, and I don't need you anymore now.

My child, what's wrong?

A beautiful girl is falling in love…

One day, I will take you to town.

In town, you will see what real life is like.

Everything is fast.

Everything is possible.

But life here is good too.

You can see many things in town.

You can buy many things.

We will buy you clothes. For you, for your mom.

-Red kebaya? -What?

Red kebaya.

Listen to me. But don't tell your mom.

One day…

your dad will become famous.

If that time comes,

I will buy everything.

I will buy everything for you. I want to buy everything for your mom.

There must be a way to achieve that. You will see.

The food will not present itself.

Somebody will have to peel the ingredients, cut them and cook them.

Oh no. Almost gone.

Do you know, Daya? This is what we call tobacco.

Do you know how special it is? Do you know what the monkeys eat?

They eat this. This tobacco.

-Oh, yeah? -They chew it.

Child, boil some water.

The fog starts to come down.

-Tell me more stories later, Dad. -Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Ladies and gentlemen.

In Indonesian culture,

to be healthy physically and mentally is the point of a real life.

But since I go on adventures frequently, and I met people,

one of them is my friend, a driver in the embassy.

Healthy physically and mentally means

a sound mind in a sound body.

That's a matter of knowledge.

So, being healthy is important.

If you give my medicine to little kids, they'll be able to read in three days.

If you give it to a teenage girl,

she will ask you to marry her in two months.

If you give it to your husband, this is important.

This is important for the wives.

Daya, that's how you attract people's attention.

Keep your focus on one spot.

Focus on Agus, Daya's father.

I'm out of breath.

Sukma, catch me!

Wait for me, Daya!

Wait.

Daya!

Where are you?

Daya!

Daya!

Daya!

Sukma.

Sukma. Sukma, wake up.

Sukma.

Sukma!

Sukma!

Sukma, you left your walking stick!

I forget the lyric.

She is safe now.

She doesn't have to worry about heat like this anymore.

She doesn't have to worry about what to eat tomorrow.

Take a walk with me?

Have a seat.

What's the matter? Is my house too small?

I moved here too fast.

You want some candy?

Mom.

The sand is whispering.

Just like the sand by our old house.

My child. My child.

Come on. Let's go home.

Sukma.

Are you down there?

Where are you?

Come, look at me.

It's getting cramped in here, right?

Sit here.

You know, in this situation many people need money.

So they mortgage their goods here.

If they can't pay, their goods will be kept here.

You want to smoke?

You can do it outside.

Here. I have a cigarette from America.

All right. I will have a chat with your daughter.

Yeah. Go ahead.

You stay here, Daya. Don't be shy.

Mr. Suwito wants to talk to you.

Dad will smoke outside. You can see me from here. Okay?

Your father is a smart guy.

I tried his rubbing oil. It's good. Good.

Your father loves you and your mom.

He wants to make you two happy.

So, if you love your father…

You understand me, right?

Who is this again?

Mr. Suwito helps a lot of people.

You can ask people in this neighborhood.

He's a nice man, isn't he?

He has a big house in town.

Come on. Walk faster.

He talks too much.

He does talk a lot.

It's hot in here, isn't it?

Do you feel hot?

Take out your shirt a little.

That's right. Don't you feel better?

Do you remember what I said yesterday?

About helping your father.

And you have to do as I say. Okay?

Now…

put your hand inside your shirt.

Come on.

You're a good girl. You love your father, don't you?

Right? Right?

Okay.

Now, as I said yesterday,

just like what you did yesterday.

Hold your nipple. The left one.

Yes, yes. The left one.

Rub it slowly.

Yes. Rub it, rub it.

Your other hand, put it on your thigh.

Okay.

A little bit higher. Slide it under your skirt.

Good girl.

Your father just turned this way.

He wants to know whether or not his daughter loves him.

Your father is a nice man.

Everything he does is for you two.

Now rub your nipple slowly. Slowly.

Your other hand, put it inside your skirt.

Go on. Rub it slowly.

Yes. Rub it slowly. Push it deeper.

Go on.

Rub it slowly.

My child!

My child!

Drink this.

It will keep you warm.

Let me stay here, Mom.

Let me stay with you.

I will always be with you.

Just go, child.

Nothing good is left here.

There's nothing here for you, Daya.

Come on.

One, two, three,

four, five, six, seven,

eight, nine, ten.