1 00:00:16,225 --> 00:00:18,745 (theme music) 2 00:00:46,025 --> 00:00:48,185 (Soman) "Proprietor." Look. This one twice. 3 00:00:48,385 --> 00:00:49,985 That's how you write it. 4 00:00:51,025 --> 00:00:52,505 "Proprietor Paulose." 5 00:00:52,585 --> 00:00:53,825 Will this fit in this line? 6 00:00:53,945 --> 00:00:54,905 Yes, of course. 7 00:00:54,985 --> 00:00:56,465 There's some space on that side. 8 00:00:58,225 --> 00:01:00,145 -You should write "Paulose" in full. -Okay. 9 00:01:00,745 --> 00:01:02,145 -(smacks) -Ouch! 10 00:01:03,585 --> 00:01:05,705 What is it, man? Stop beating me and tell me what the matter is. 11 00:01:05,785 --> 00:01:07,745 -You're hurting me. -Don't you know what it is? 12 00:01:07,825 --> 00:01:09,345 How will I know without you telling me? 13 00:01:09,425 --> 00:01:11,705 You come here. Here. Come. 14 00:01:12,025 --> 00:01:13,465 -Sit. Sit there. -Let me go. 15 00:01:14,825 --> 00:01:15,865 Hey! Come here! 16 00:01:17,785 --> 00:01:19,025 Here! Go have tea. 17 00:01:19,065 --> 00:01:20,065 -You, too. -Come. 18 00:01:21,825 --> 00:01:23,465 (footsteps fading) 19 00:01:29,425 --> 00:01:30,705 Tell me now. 20 00:01:31,545 --> 00:01:33,985 I married her because you promised to handle everything, right? 21 00:01:34,025 --> 00:01:35,505 And now there's no money, no nothing! 22 00:01:35,585 --> 00:01:37,225 Now they want me to take care of her! 23 00:01:39,265 --> 00:01:42,185 Your mother had assured me that everything was arranged. 24 00:01:42,265 --> 00:01:44,105 -Then what happened now? -Shut up! 25 00:01:44,545 --> 00:01:47,305 You dragged me into this chaos when I was living a peaceful life. 26 00:01:47,785 --> 00:01:49,985 Calm down, man. Let's find a way out. 27 00:01:50,145 --> 00:01:51,145 What way out? 28 00:01:54,505 --> 00:01:55,585 Let's go to the toddy shop. 29 00:01:55,665 --> 00:01:56,991 We will discuss this while sitting there. 30 00:01:57,025 --> 00:01:58,345 I'm not coming. 31 00:02:00,545 --> 00:02:03,185 Let's talk about this while having appam and beef curry. 32 00:02:03,585 --> 00:02:04,625 Come. 33 00:02:08,785 --> 00:02:09,985 Aren't you coming? 34 00:02:10,145 --> 00:02:11,225 Eh? 35 00:02:13,745 --> 00:02:15,425 Stop drinking tea and come to work! 36 00:02:15,745 --> 00:02:17,425 Always goofing off and sipping tea. 37 00:02:20,665 --> 00:02:23,825 (Jaanaki) So, Auntie, didn't you tell all this to him beforehand? 38 00:02:24,425 --> 00:02:27,185 (Naniyamma) I just wanted you to come here, dear. 39 00:02:28,065 --> 00:02:29,865 I agreed to this knowing that 40 00:02:29,945 --> 00:02:32,705 my brother had no money or gold to offer. 41 00:02:34,745 --> 00:02:36,665 No amount of money or gold 42 00:02:36,945 --> 00:02:39,625 could ever be more valuable than you. (laughs) 43 00:02:40,265 --> 00:02:42,025 Let's see if having a woman in his life 44 00:02:42,145 --> 00:02:43,985 can make him a better person. 45 00:02:45,225 --> 00:02:48,665 But for that, you shouldn't be so faint-hearted, dear. 46 00:02:49,385 --> 00:02:52,065 You should ask him to go to work and take care of you. 47 00:02:52,305 --> 00:02:54,065 Keep nagging until he agrees. 48 00:02:55,225 --> 00:02:57,185 Also, without much delay, 49 00:02:57,625 --> 00:02:59,225 you should have a kid. 50 00:03:00,505 --> 00:03:01,705 Then, gradually, 51 00:03:02,025 --> 00:03:03,585 you should tighten 52 00:03:03,705 --> 00:03:05,425 your hold over him. 53 00:03:06,025 --> 00:03:07,345 What will I do, Auntie? 54 00:03:07,585 --> 00:03:10,065 We have to go somewhere the day after tomorrow. 55 00:03:10,066 --> 00:03:10,990 (suspenseful music) 56 00:03:11,025 --> 00:03:12,305 We will see him, 57 00:03:12,785 --> 00:03:14,065 do a veneration, 58 00:03:14,785 --> 00:03:16,825 and get a sacred thread for him. 59 00:03:17,825 --> 00:03:19,905 Be calm, my girl. 60 00:03:20,465 --> 00:03:21,745 If that doesn't work, 61 00:03:22,745 --> 00:03:24,305 there are other ways as well. 62 00:03:25,705 --> 00:03:27,465 We can't let him off so easily. 63 00:03:32,585 --> 00:03:34,825 (melancholic music) 64 00:03:36,825 --> 00:03:38,185 (crickets chirping) 65 00:03:40,945 --> 00:03:42,065 (sips) 66 00:03:43,865 --> 00:03:45,785 As my wife was nearing her due date, 67 00:03:45,825 --> 00:03:47,585 I took my entire commission in advance. 68 00:03:49,025 --> 00:03:50,665 Now, I'm in no position to return it. 69 00:03:51,025 --> 00:03:52,905 If the wedding doesn't happen in ten days, 70 00:03:53,145 --> 00:03:54,785 that girl's brother, a policeman, 71 00:03:54,905 --> 00:03:55,985 will put me behind bars. 72 00:03:56,065 --> 00:03:57,505 Then I will never be able to get out. 73 00:03:57,545 --> 00:03:58,545 That's for sure. 74 00:03:59,185 --> 00:04:01,305 If you come and ask for something like this out of the blue, 75 00:04:01,385 --> 00:04:03,025 do you think guys are queued up around me? 76 00:04:04,145 --> 00:04:06,545 Won't you have someone in your custody? 77 00:04:07,585 --> 00:04:08,865 There are no demands. 78 00:04:09,425 --> 00:04:10,585 The guy should be Christian. 79 00:04:10,665 --> 00:04:11,665 That's it! 80 00:04:14,985 --> 00:04:16,025 You leave now. 81 00:04:16,545 --> 00:04:18,305 I will come to Kollam if I find something. 82 00:04:18,345 --> 00:04:20,065 -Won't you be home? -Yes. 83 00:04:22,865 --> 00:04:24,145 (sips) 84 00:04:25,705 --> 00:04:26,905 Okay, then. 85 00:04:30,265 --> 00:04:31,545 (humming) 86 00:04:45,185 --> 00:04:46,465 Mohanan, 24 years... 87 00:04:46,545 --> 00:04:47,785 Suresh... 88 00:04:48,545 --> 00:04:49,745 Hey, Soman! 89 00:04:57,545 --> 00:05:00,665 So the betrayal came from your own home. 90 00:05:01,065 --> 00:05:02,265 Didn't it, Nagappan? 91 00:05:03,745 --> 00:05:06,585 If this is the situation, how can you sleep peacefully on that veranda? 92 00:05:06,865 --> 00:05:07,905 Nagendran, 93 00:05:09,705 --> 00:05:12,265 what if they make you drink some black magic potion? 94 00:05:16,265 --> 00:05:17,945 Similar things have happened. 95 00:05:18,705 --> 00:05:19,705 Thekkel Sudhan... 96 00:05:20,145 --> 00:05:21,145 was given some powder 97 00:05:21,185 --> 00:05:22,585 mixed in his milk 98 00:05:23,145 --> 00:05:24,545 to make him a good man... 99 00:05:24,745 --> 00:05:25,745 by his wife. 100 00:05:26,865 --> 00:05:28,465 He lost his mind that day. 101 00:05:30,065 --> 00:05:32,665 In the end, his body was found floating in the temple pond. 102 00:05:36,465 --> 00:05:38,305 I'm not going back home. 103 00:05:38,945 --> 00:05:41,025 I'm leaving this town and going somewhere else. 104 00:05:44,905 --> 00:05:46,425 (alcohol sloshing) 105 00:05:51,065 --> 00:05:52,065 Drink this. 106 00:06:00,465 --> 00:06:01,505 Drink it, man! 107 00:06:04,905 --> 00:06:06,665 (gulping) 108 00:06:14,545 --> 00:06:15,705 You will go... 109 00:06:17,385 --> 00:06:18,705 to Persia. 110 00:06:19,865 --> 00:06:21,065 It will happen. 111 00:06:23,505 --> 00:06:24,905 You should betray the people 112 00:06:25,505 --> 00:06:26,865 who betrayed you. 113 00:06:28,585 --> 00:06:29,625 What do you mean? 114 00:06:30,905 --> 00:06:31,905 Be ready. 115 00:06:33,185 --> 00:06:34,185 Tomorrow night, 116 00:06:34,745 --> 00:06:36,025 we are leaving this village. 117 00:06:37,625 --> 00:06:38,745 Where? 118 00:06:39,905 --> 00:06:41,265 Leave that to me. 119 00:06:44,985 --> 00:06:46,345 In just three months, 120 00:06:47,345 --> 00:06:48,705 you will cross the sea. 121 00:06:49,305 --> 00:06:50,465 You will go abroad. 122 00:06:51,665 --> 00:06:52,945 You will go to Persia. 123 00:06:58,585 --> 00:06:59,985 I will take care of that. 124 00:07:03,785 --> 00:07:04,825 (Soman chuckles) 125 00:07:13,265 --> 00:07:14,625 (closes door) 126 00:07:19,985 --> 00:07:22,785 -(tiptoes) -(tense music) 127 00:07:39,745 --> 00:07:41,785 (melancholic interlude) 128 00:07:43,425 --> 00:07:44,425 Come, man. 129 00:07:51,905 --> 00:07:53,665 -Soman... -What? Shush! 130 00:07:54,065 --> 00:07:55,425 Stop talking. Come. 131 00:07:55,459 --> 00:07:57,311 (tense music resumes) 132 00:07:57,345 --> 00:07:58,545 Hop on. 133 00:07:59,705 --> 00:08:00,705 Let's go. 134 00:08:25,225 --> 00:08:27,505 (sombre music) 135 00:08:29,985 --> 00:08:33,345 You gave my darling daughter all these hopes 136 00:08:33,385 --> 00:08:36,305 and deceived her again, you scoundrel! 137 00:08:38,063 --> 00:08:38,896 (tsks) 138 00:08:41,985 --> 00:08:45,825 (Avarachan) This is the sixteenth time my daughter has dressed up 139 00:08:45,905 --> 00:08:49,305 before those scoundrels in the name of meeting potential grooms. 140 00:08:50,585 --> 00:08:51,785 Still, 141 00:08:51,825 --> 00:08:55,785 you couldn't bring one of them before the altar, scoundrel! 142 00:08:55,985 --> 00:08:58,065 -That kid grew up without a mom. -Jesus. 143 00:08:58,185 --> 00:09:00,225 Even my daughter-in-law 144 00:09:00,345 --> 00:09:02,425 shows no responsibility towards her! 145 00:09:07,025 --> 00:09:09,025 She is 38 years old now. 146 00:09:09,145 --> 00:09:11,465 Oh, God! Such a pity that her fate 147 00:09:11,545 --> 00:09:13,265 is to end up like this. 148 00:09:24,865 --> 00:09:25,865 My dear Dad... 149 00:09:26,465 --> 00:09:27,705 What are you even saying? 150 00:09:29,265 --> 00:09:30,505 Is it because I am not trying? 151 00:09:33,425 --> 00:09:36,025 Don't you know of Lillikutty's limitations? 152 00:09:36,705 --> 00:09:37,585 (coughs) 153 00:09:38,665 --> 00:09:40,185 I was so sure this time. 154 00:09:41,065 --> 00:09:42,545 I sent wedding cards to everyone. 155 00:09:42,945 --> 00:09:44,385 Booked the church hall. 156 00:09:44,745 --> 00:09:47,785 They took down the marquee from our yard the day before yesterday. 157 00:09:48,545 --> 00:09:49,625 (coughs) 158 00:09:50,305 --> 00:09:51,665 Now, about the groom's family 159 00:09:51,745 --> 00:09:53,345 learning about her sickness-- 160 00:09:53,545 --> 00:09:55,025 Do you think it was me who told them? 161 00:09:56,025 --> 00:09:58,305 Even after that, I went and begged them. 162 00:09:58,785 --> 00:10:00,985 Didn't I even tell them that we would give them more dowry? 163 00:10:01,025 --> 00:10:03,065 -Now, what more can I do-- -(shouts, curses) What illness? 164 00:10:03,105 --> 00:10:05,265 -Leprosy? -No, lunacy! 165 00:10:05,505 --> 00:10:07,545 It's difficult to marry her off while hiding it! 166 00:10:07,625 --> 00:10:08,791 Of course! It'll be difficult. 167 00:10:08,825 --> 00:10:10,665 I can read your thoughts. 168 00:10:10,705 --> 00:10:13,745 You want all my hard-earned assets just for yourself, right? 169 00:10:14,545 --> 00:10:16,345 But remember one thing. 170 00:10:16,705 --> 00:10:19,305 If Lillikutty isn't married off nicely, 171 00:10:19,665 --> 00:10:21,905 no partition will happen here! 172 00:10:23,345 --> 00:10:25,265 Before I take my last breath, 173 00:10:25,465 --> 00:10:27,705 I'll donate all my assets to the church. 174 00:10:28,345 --> 00:10:29,465 You wait and see. 175 00:10:29,505 --> 00:10:31,545 -Dad, please listen to me-- -Get lost! 176 00:10:40,185 --> 00:10:41,505 Daddy. 177 00:10:41,905 --> 00:10:44,065 Were you and Grandpa fighting today also? 178 00:10:46,745 --> 00:10:47,745 Nah! 179 00:10:47,825 --> 00:10:49,385 Grandpa is not in a good shape. 180 00:10:49,665 --> 00:10:51,585 He keeps blabbering about something or the other. 181 00:10:51,625 --> 00:10:52,865 You carry on, my dear. 182 00:10:53,145 --> 00:10:54,145 Son... 183 00:10:56,745 --> 00:10:57,945 What happened? 184 00:10:57,985 --> 00:10:59,625 She hasn't even opened the door. 185 00:10:59,945 --> 00:11:01,625 Only cusses can be heard. 186 00:11:03,145 --> 00:11:06,305 It's been two days since she locked herself up in her room. 187 00:11:06,745 --> 00:11:09,065 Lilli hasn't eaten a bite since. 188 00:11:10,865 --> 00:11:13,305 (dramatic music) 189 00:11:31,465 --> 00:11:33,185 (knocks) Lilli, dear... 190 00:11:33,945 --> 00:11:34,945 Dear... 191 00:11:35,145 --> 00:11:36,145 Dear... 192 00:11:36,745 --> 00:11:38,865 Listen to me. Eat something, dear. 193 00:11:39,065 --> 00:11:40,425 I don't want it. 194 00:11:41,025 --> 00:11:42,425 I will starve to death! 195 00:11:46,145 --> 00:11:47,305 Dear, 196 00:11:47,425 --> 00:11:49,265 look, our father is asking about you. 197 00:11:50,465 --> 00:11:51,905 (clangs) 198 00:11:52,745 --> 00:11:54,905 (knocking) 199 00:11:55,505 --> 00:11:57,825 Dear, please listen to what I have to say. 200 00:11:58,265 --> 00:12:01,305 Matchmaker Chandi is bringing another potential groom tomorrow. 201 00:12:02,865 --> 00:12:04,425 If you like the guy, 202 00:12:04,465 --> 00:12:06,665 I'll arrange the wedding for next week. 203 00:12:08,505 --> 00:12:10,785 (chews loudly) 204 00:12:14,145 --> 00:12:15,425 (anklets chime) 205 00:12:15,545 --> 00:12:16,785 Dear. 206 00:12:16,825 --> 00:12:17,985 Dear. 207 00:12:18,065 --> 00:12:19,545 You're tricking me. 208 00:12:19,625 --> 00:12:20,625 No, dear. 209 00:12:21,345 --> 00:12:22,825 I won't open the door. 210 00:12:24,385 --> 00:12:25,745 I swear on our mother. 211 00:12:25,905 --> 00:12:27,185 Open the door. 212 00:12:27,425 --> 00:12:29,865 Chandi said he's an excellent guy. 213 00:12:33,145 --> 00:12:34,265 Then, tell me... 214 00:12:35,385 --> 00:12:36,665 what's the guy's name? 215 00:12:36,985 --> 00:12:37,985 Name... 216 00:12:38,025 --> 00:12:39,025 Joseph. 217 00:12:40,785 --> 00:12:41,825 Joseph. 218 00:12:42,265 --> 00:12:44,065 Joseph... Lilli Joseph. 219 00:12:49,825 --> 00:12:51,385 Will it really happen? 220 00:12:51,545 --> 00:12:53,545 I will make it happen, dear. 221 00:12:54,065 --> 00:12:55,065 Open the door, dear. 222 00:12:57,545 --> 00:12:58,545 Dear... 223 00:13:02,065 --> 00:13:03,065 Dear... 224 00:13:12,225 --> 00:13:13,225 Here, eat this. 225 00:13:13,385 --> 00:13:15,305 Then take a shower and freshen up. 226 00:13:18,265 --> 00:13:20,345 If the wedding doesn't happen this time also, 227 00:13:20,465 --> 00:13:22,105 I will burn this house down. 228 00:13:22,265 --> 00:13:23,265 Fine. 229 00:13:30,745 --> 00:13:32,145 (plate shatters) 230 00:13:33,185 --> 00:13:34,825 Tell that wretched old bat, Katreena, 231 00:13:35,065 --> 00:13:36,505 to serve me bread and jam! 232 00:13:37,665 --> 00:13:38,625 If not, 233 00:13:38,705 --> 00:13:40,865 I will throw that hag into the well like the last time! 234 00:13:43,065 --> 00:13:44,225 (slams door) 235 00:13:49,745 --> 00:13:52,705 (slow orchestral music) 236 00:14:16,665 --> 00:14:18,425 (engine rumbles) 237 00:14:29,945 --> 00:14:31,425 -(Chandi) Hey! -(Soman) Oh, Chandi! 238 00:14:32,185 --> 00:14:34,625 -Did you not get the 8.30 jeep? -No, we didn't. 239 00:14:34,865 --> 00:14:36,545 And we ended up waiting for so long. 240 00:14:36,585 --> 00:14:38,185 (birds chirping) 241 00:14:40,745 --> 00:14:41,745 From here on, 242 00:14:41,785 --> 00:14:44,385 the land belongs to Avarachan, the girl's father. 243 00:14:47,345 --> 00:14:50,065 -How much would that be? -10-18 acres, approximately. 244 00:14:52,745 --> 00:14:53,745 Joseph... 245 00:14:57,545 --> 00:14:58,545 Joseph! 246 00:15:03,785 --> 00:15:05,025 Come. 247 00:15:07,585 --> 00:15:09,025 Since he works at a timber mill, 248 00:15:09,065 --> 00:15:11,785 he stops and gazes at trees when he sees one. 249 00:15:11,825 --> 00:15:12,985 (both laugh) 250 00:15:13,065 --> 00:15:14,425 Come, Joseph. 251 00:15:18,745 --> 00:15:21,265 Have you come to this area before, Joseph? 252 00:15:22,505 --> 00:15:25,785 No, I have hardly gone beyond Kanchiyar. 253 00:15:26,825 --> 00:15:30,265 You don't have any relatives around there now, right? 254 00:15:31,985 --> 00:15:33,065 Didn't Chandi tell you? 255 00:15:34,105 --> 00:15:35,785 Joseph's parents died 256 00:15:36,265 --> 00:15:37,945 in the floods of 1953. 257 00:15:39,905 --> 00:15:40,905 Then 258 00:15:41,265 --> 00:15:43,305 he grew up with the help from the church. 259 00:15:43,385 --> 00:15:45,065 Yeah. Chandi did mention. 260 00:15:47,585 --> 00:15:49,025 He has studied until class 6. 261 00:15:49,065 --> 00:15:51,225 Now he is doing accounts at a timber mill there. 262 00:15:52,185 --> 00:15:53,785 Oh, so he knows accounts? 263 00:15:53,865 --> 00:15:55,665 (Soman) Isn't everything about accounts and numbers? 264 00:15:58,305 --> 00:15:59,345 (crunches) 265 00:16:01,745 --> 00:16:03,225 (laughs) 266 00:16:03,265 --> 00:16:04,665 -Jaimol... -Yeah? 267 00:16:04,745 --> 00:16:06,665 Take Joseph and show him Lillikutty. 268 00:16:09,665 --> 00:16:10,665 What is it? 269 00:16:11,785 --> 00:16:12,985 What happened? 270 00:16:13,785 --> 00:16:15,185 This is Joseph's first time. 271 00:16:15,265 --> 00:16:16,745 So he feels slightly awkward. 272 00:16:16,945 --> 00:16:18,545 -That happens. -Go meet her and come. 273 00:16:18,585 --> 00:16:19,825 Come on, Chandi, eat. 274 00:16:21,145 --> 00:16:22,545 (chews) 275 00:16:34,785 --> 00:16:36,145 (horse neighs) 276 00:16:38,225 --> 00:16:39,865 Do you like me, Joseph? 277 00:16:41,425 --> 00:16:42,425 Tell me! 278 00:16:43,745 --> 00:16:44,745 Yes. 279 00:16:47,625 --> 00:16:48,865 Oh, no! 280 00:16:53,065 --> 00:16:54,465 Will you marry me? 281 00:16:56,145 --> 00:16:57,225 -Tell me! -Yes. 282 00:17:09,985 --> 00:17:11,905 You should take me to the movies in Kottayam. 283 00:17:13,665 --> 00:17:15,825 You should buy me a white sari with yellow flowers. 284 00:17:18,025 --> 00:17:19,985 I want to take a photograph before the Taj Mahal. 285 00:17:20,865 --> 00:17:22,865 You should sing to me the songs from the songbook. 286 00:17:23,705 --> 00:17:24,985 -Then... -I will. 287 00:17:25,425 --> 00:17:26,425 Eh? 288 00:17:38,345 --> 00:17:40,505 We should have plenty of kids, okay? 289 00:17:41,265 --> 00:17:43,265 Like the nutmegs that fall from the tree when we shake it, 290 00:17:43,385 --> 00:17:44,545 all around us, everywhere. 291 00:17:46,385 --> 00:17:47,385 Agreed? 292 00:17:48,865 --> 00:17:50,025 Yes. 293 00:17:50,145 --> 00:17:51,345 -Eh? -Yes. 294 00:17:54,065 --> 00:17:55,145 (tense music) 295 00:17:57,145 --> 00:17:58,625 If you go back on your word... 296 00:17:58,659 --> 00:18:00,034 (gulps) 297 00:18:04,785 --> 00:18:06,505 I'll pick you up like a rat 298 00:18:06,745 --> 00:18:08,345 and throw you into the well. 299 00:18:11,825 --> 00:18:13,785 (bites loudly) 300 00:18:23,425 --> 00:18:24,585 Here! 301 00:18:24,945 --> 00:18:26,185 Eat it! 302 00:18:30,985 --> 00:18:32,505 (bites) 303 00:18:46,465 --> 00:18:49,425 (Chandi) It's good that he doesn't have any relatives to look out for him. 304 00:18:49,505 --> 00:18:50,745 (Varkey) Of course. 305 00:18:56,385 --> 00:18:57,825 That woman is totally crazy. 306 00:18:58,145 --> 00:18:59,425 Do we need this, man? 307 00:18:59,585 --> 00:19:01,265 Who isn't a little crazy? 308 00:19:01,825 --> 00:19:03,025 Don't mind it. 309 00:19:03,065 --> 00:19:04,065 How can you say that? 310 00:19:04,945 --> 00:19:06,065 Because 311 00:19:06,105 --> 00:19:08,425 he has promised an amount to compensate for that as well. 312 00:19:10,705 --> 00:19:11,745 Shucks! 313 00:19:12,225 --> 00:19:14,385 It's better to conduct the wedding fast. 314 00:19:15,345 --> 00:19:17,065 Don't think of inviting too many people. 315 00:19:17,105 --> 00:19:19,185 There will be someone or the other to ruin it. 316 00:19:20,865 --> 00:19:22,585 I have to talk to the parish priest. 317 00:19:22,985 --> 00:19:24,625 We can bribe him if needed. 318 00:19:26,665 --> 00:19:28,345 It looks like Lillikutty liked the guy. 319 00:19:28,705 --> 00:19:30,185 Even our father is pleased. 320 00:19:31,425 --> 00:19:33,745 Anyway, we can fix the wedding for the coming Friday. 321 00:19:35,465 --> 00:19:36,665 -Okay, sir. -Okay. 322 00:19:48,225 --> 00:19:51,385 (mid-tempo orchestral) 323 00:20:49,345 --> 00:20:51,425 (church music plays) 324 00:21:21,865 --> 00:21:23,145 (crickets chirping) 325 00:21:30,185 --> 00:21:32,025 (Avarachan snoring) 326 00:21:43,305 --> 00:21:44,625 (horse neighs) 327 00:21:46,545 --> 00:21:48,385 Hey, brother-in-law. You were sitting here. 328 00:21:48,425 --> 00:21:49,705 Didn't you go upstairs? 329 00:21:50,025 --> 00:21:52,305 My hand got stuck here. He isn't budging. 330 00:21:56,265 --> 00:21:57,625 After a long time, 331 00:21:58,105 --> 00:22:00,665 it's today that Dad is sleeping this peacefully. 332 00:22:01,825 --> 00:22:03,345 Go upstairs, brother-in-law. 333 00:22:03,505 --> 00:22:05,585 We have arranged the room. She will come. 334 00:22:08,065 --> 00:22:10,585 Damn! I've been stuck with him since 6.30 p.m.! 335 00:22:22,145 --> 00:22:24,305 (tense music) 336 00:22:32,665 --> 00:22:34,025 (door opens) 337 00:22:36,105 --> 00:22:37,425 Go in, dear. Come. 338 00:22:39,865 --> 00:22:41,505 (anklets chime) 339 00:22:41,905 --> 00:22:43,545 (Jaimol) You may close the door. 340 00:22:44,465 --> 00:22:45,825 (door shuts) 341 00:22:48,585 --> 00:22:49,585 Oh, Jesus! 342 00:23:08,905 --> 00:23:10,705 (anklets chiming) 343 00:23:18,945 --> 00:23:21,025 Were you waiting for me, Joseph? 344 00:23:29,225 --> 00:23:31,065 Why do you look flustered? 345 00:23:33,625 --> 00:23:35,745 Worried about what is going to happen today? 346 00:23:38,145 --> 00:23:40,425 What in particular is going to happen today? 347 00:23:40,865 --> 00:23:42,625 Isn't today our nuptial night? 348 00:23:45,545 --> 00:23:46,865 (tense comical music) 349 00:23:56,665 --> 00:23:58,465 Your heart is pounding so hard! 350 00:24:07,345 --> 00:24:08,585 (yawns) 351 00:24:10,785 --> 00:24:12,145 Really tired, right? 352 00:24:12,179 --> 00:24:13,971 -Oh? -Yeah. 353 00:24:14,385 --> 00:24:15,745 Let me fix that. 354 00:24:17,425 --> 00:24:19,705 (humming off-key) 355 00:24:41,265 --> 00:24:43,025 We buy this for the horse. 356 00:24:43,545 --> 00:24:45,065 I sneak out a bottle now and then. 357 00:24:46,305 --> 00:24:47,305 Here. 358 00:24:47,345 --> 00:24:49,185 -Take a sip. -I don't drink. 359 00:24:49,665 --> 00:24:51,225 -Drink, dear. -No, thanks. 360 00:24:51,665 --> 00:24:52,825 Please drink. 361 00:24:57,865 --> 00:24:58,865 DRINK! 362 00:25:04,065 --> 00:25:05,545 (sips) 363 00:25:10,665 --> 00:25:12,225 (gags) 364 00:25:16,545 --> 00:25:18,105 (gulping) 365 00:25:32,825 --> 00:25:34,705 Do you know how to ride a horse, Joseph? 366 00:25:36,265 --> 00:25:37,505 I know. 367 00:25:39,313 --> 00:25:40,030 (gasps) 368 00:25:40,065 --> 00:25:41,345 (imitates horse) 369 00:25:41,379 --> 00:25:43,212 (comical music) 370 00:25:44,505 --> 00:25:47,022 -Let me kiss you, Joseph! (kissing) -(grunting) No! 371 00:25:50,545 --> 00:25:52,025 (birds chirping) 372 00:25:55,945 --> 00:25:58,345 No issues last night, right, brother-in-law? 373 00:25:58,425 --> 00:25:59,545 (stutters) No... 374 00:26:00,945 --> 00:26:02,551 -Eh? -No. 375 00:26:02,585 --> 00:26:03,585 Okay, come. 376 00:26:04,385 --> 00:26:06,985 Lillikutty sometimes behaves like a kid. 377 00:26:07,465 --> 00:26:08,625 Don't mind it. 378 00:26:19,345 --> 00:26:20,905 Come, sit. Let's have a chat. 379 00:26:21,425 --> 00:26:22,425 No, thanks. 380 00:26:23,345 --> 00:26:25,905 I took you along to talk and decide some things. 381 00:26:28,665 --> 00:26:31,345 Our dad was a good farmer in his time. 382 00:26:32,545 --> 00:26:34,345 My father made all this. 383 00:26:36,345 --> 00:26:38,425 And these are the only things we have as well. 384 00:26:38,505 --> 00:26:40,305 -Here. -I don't smoke. 385 00:26:43,345 --> 00:26:46,025 I never had an interest in farming, even as a child. 386 00:26:50,825 --> 00:26:53,025 I joined the police force after class 10. 387 00:26:53,465 --> 00:26:54,705 Not so great, 388 00:26:54,825 --> 00:26:56,905 but I receive enough to make my ends meet. 389 00:26:59,185 --> 00:27:00,825 Jaimol's brother is in the States. 390 00:27:01,145 --> 00:27:02,105 Huh? 391 00:27:02,185 --> 00:27:03,185 My wife's brother. 392 00:27:06,505 --> 00:27:09,225 Even she wants to go and settle there with her brother. 393 00:27:10,065 --> 00:27:12,625 He says that we can find a job for me there. 394 00:27:13,705 --> 00:27:14,945 If we leave, 395 00:27:15,025 --> 00:27:16,545 Dad and Lillikutty will be alone. 396 00:27:16,625 --> 00:27:18,545 So, we have been delaying it. 397 00:27:18,905 --> 00:27:19,905 Now, you are here. 398 00:27:19,945 --> 00:27:20,985 So... 399 00:27:21,785 --> 00:27:23,145 -But I-- -Brother-in-law, 400 00:27:25,345 --> 00:27:26,665 you are not an orphan anymore. 401 00:27:27,265 --> 00:27:28,265 You have us. 402 00:27:28,345 --> 00:27:29,665 You have all of this. 403 00:27:31,985 --> 00:27:32,945 But... 404 00:27:33,025 --> 00:27:34,505 -in Kanchiyar, I've got-- -Oh! 405 00:27:35,985 --> 00:27:37,985 Quit that job at the timber mill. 406 00:27:38,585 --> 00:27:41,185 As the wedding is done, the partition will happen soon. 407 00:27:41,345 --> 00:27:43,985 The house and the surrounding property will be given to her. 408 00:27:44,945 --> 00:27:47,145 You may not have any family, 409 00:27:47,225 --> 00:27:49,265 but we should give you something as a dowry, right? 410 00:27:50,505 --> 00:27:51,585 Also, 411 00:27:51,625 --> 00:27:53,225 the small piece of property in town 412 00:27:53,265 --> 00:27:54,345 will be willed to me. 413 00:27:55,505 --> 00:27:58,065 We can only go to the States with the money we get from selling it. 414 00:27:58,105 --> 00:28:00,225 A few people have seen it. 415 00:28:00,305 --> 00:28:01,865 We are bargaining on the price. 416 00:28:02,865 --> 00:28:03,745 And 417 00:28:03,825 --> 00:28:06,065 there's some money in the bank in Lillikutty’s name. 418 00:28:06,545 --> 00:28:07,985 It will come to 419 00:28:08,305 --> 00:28:10,305 around ₹3,000. 420 00:28:11,545 --> 00:28:13,425 I will take it out and give it to you. 421 00:28:14,665 --> 00:28:16,545 If you take care of all this well, 422 00:28:16,665 --> 00:28:18,985 you will get a reasonable income each month. 423 00:28:19,825 --> 00:28:21,425 That is more than enough 424 00:28:21,625 --> 00:28:23,065 for you and Lillikutty. 425 00:28:25,225 --> 00:28:26,225 Along with that, 426 00:28:26,585 --> 00:28:28,305 you should take good care of Dad as well. 427 00:28:28,385 --> 00:28:29,545 -Got me? -Yes. 428 00:28:35,545 --> 00:28:36,545 Brother-in-law? 429 00:28:37,025 --> 00:28:38,025 Come. 430 00:28:51,105 --> 00:28:52,825 (horse neighs) 431 00:28:55,105 --> 00:28:56,905 How much did he say he would give in cash? 432 00:28:57,665 --> 00:28:58,665 ₹3,000. 433 00:29:02,145 --> 00:29:03,665 3,000 bucks! 434 00:29:03,745 --> 00:29:04,745 Rascal! 435 00:29:05,145 --> 00:29:07,105 No wonder the girl stayed unmarried for so long! 436 00:29:07,785 --> 00:29:09,265 Looks like it won't even cover 437 00:29:09,305 --> 00:29:12,065 the cost of the coat and pants we arranged for the wedding! 438 00:29:17,745 --> 00:29:19,025 (gasps) 439 00:29:19,105 --> 00:29:20,305 -Eh? -(whispers) Here she comes. 440 00:29:23,665 --> 00:29:24,665 (Soman clears throat) 441 00:29:25,065 --> 00:29:25,945 (chuckles) 442 00:29:29,905 --> 00:29:31,305 All good? 443 00:29:41,425 --> 00:29:42,665 -I will come. -Eh? 444 00:29:42,985 --> 00:29:43,985 I will come. 445 00:29:48,105 --> 00:29:49,185 (giggles) 446 00:29:51,065 --> 00:29:52,105 -Man. -Huh? 447 00:29:52,585 --> 00:29:53,585 How was it? 448 00:29:53,945 --> 00:29:55,265 Shut up, man. 449 00:29:55,465 --> 00:29:57,305 I can't handle her. I will die. 450 00:30:00,345 --> 00:30:01,625 Seriously, man? 451 00:30:01,865 --> 00:30:02,905 Yes, man. 452 00:30:04,385 --> 00:30:05,665 Let's go from here. 453 00:30:09,065 --> 00:30:11,785 It's fine even if it is just ₹3,000. 454 00:30:12,105 --> 00:30:13,785 Find a way to get that from the bank. 455 00:30:13,825 --> 00:30:14,865 You... 456 00:30:15,225 --> 00:30:16,225 And... 457 00:30:16,505 --> 00:30:18,385 shouldn't we arrange the remaining amount? 458 00:30:18,665 --> 00:30:20,265 We have to make a plan for that. 459 00:30:21,305 --> 00:30:22,345 Also, 460 00:30:22,385 --> 00:30:24,065 we cannot just leave. 461 00:30:24,985 --> 00:30:26,305 They should feel that 462 00:30:26,705 --> 00:30:27,905 you will come back. 463 00:30:29,825 --> 00:30:31,465 (cup clanks) 464 00:30:36,665 --> 00:30:38,305 I'll be at Chandi's place. 465 00:30:39,345 --> 00:30:41,745 Try to hang in there for at least two more days. 466 00:30:42,625 --> 00:30:43,865 I will come and get you. 467 00:30:46,585 --> 00:30:47,665 Soman... 468 00:30:50,425 --> 00:30:51,785 Be brave, man. 469 00:30:55,625 --> 00:30:57,545 Please come back in two days. 470 00:30:57,585 --> 00:30:59,745 Or else you will have to collect my dead body. 471 00:31:00,265 --> 00:31:01,265 Do you hear me? 472 00:31:08,647 --> 00:31:10,310 (sad comical music) 473 00:31:12,345 --> 00:31:15,065 (crying) 474 00:31:38,385 --> 00:31:40,145 (crying continues) 475 00:31:54,305 --> 00:31:56,065 Why are you crying, Lillikutty? 476 00:32:02,505 --> 00:32:05,425 Aren't you leaving me just five days after our wedding? 477 00:32:08,505 --> 00:32:11,425 I will be back in two days. 478 00:32:12,465 --> 00:32:14,705 He was the only uncle I had. 479 00:32:15,425 --> 00:32:17,225 Wouldn't it be a sin if I didn't go? 480 00:32:18,585 --> 00:32:21,425 Also, I have to get certain things from the mill. 481 00:32:21,585 --> 00:32:23,545 And sell the cycle I have. 482 00:32:23,745 --> 00:32:24,985 That's all. 483 00:32:32,145 --> 00:32:33,425 Shall I also come? 484 00:32:33,459 --> 00:32:34,459 (chokes) 485 00:32:36,425 --> 00:32:37,665 (coughs) 486 00:32:39,185 --> 00:32:42,705 (stutters) We didn't attend any feasts after our wedding. 487 00:32:43,025 --> 00:32:45,665 So, it won't be right to go to a house where a death occurred? 488 00:32:45,699 --> 00:32:47,699 (sobbing) 489 00:33:18,385 --> 00:33:19,425 Let me leave, then. 490 00:33:19,465 --> 00:33:20,825 Let me leave, then! 491 00:33:22,665 --> 00:33:24,185 I'll come back, I swear on my mother! 492 00:33:24,265 --> 00:33:25,265 I'll come back. 493 00:33:25,745 --> 00:33:26,785 I'll be back. 494 00:33:29,025 --> 00:33:30,025 Let go of me. 495 00:33:40,505 --> 00:33:41,625 (cries)