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Useless fools!

I'm not even crossing your paths.

You just come to pull my legs.

The chili plants are rotten.

You think your father will pay for my loss?

Damn it! I thought only you were shameless. Your cows, too?

You fooled that oldie and got those three acres of land.

And now you are celebrating in joy? Morons!

Do you think you are the only ones living in this village?

I have given birth to two sons.

My one word is enough.

You'll be done for.

We don't disturb you in anyway.

Why do you keep bothering us?

They can't stand me grow chilies peacefully.

Not even a flower.

They drive all the goats and cows into my field.

You want to cause a chaos?

You're really testing my patience now.

I'll see how long you pull this.

Oh my! They just go over the top.

Theeyathur. Get down.

Wretched idiots!

Let them rot in jail.

You can't even keep a check on your herd.

Why do you even live here?

Go to hell!

-Why is she shouting now? -Forget her. Let's go.

Bring something to eat.

These shameless idiots want to have a feast!

I'll tie up the cow that grazes on my field. Let me see who dares to come for it.

When will you have some shame?

I'm out of words to even scold you. Shameless people!

You might as well beg instead of living like this.

Mother, what is this?

Hey, it isn't new that she's talking like this. She does this every other day.

You eat.

What do you think you're doing?

Neither will you question her, nor would you let him do it!

She's going on and on.

We come from a good family too. We shouldn’t have to hear all this.

What? Are you trying to provoke him?

Get inside.

Hey, you eat.

All you do is shut me up.

You'll all pay for it one day.

I've made a vow to all gods.

One of you will surely go to hell.

I thought only you women were shameless, but your men are too.

Why do you even call yourself men?

-Hey! Selvam. Stop. -Listen to me. Don't go.

You'll all rot in hell for how you torture me.

How dare you talk like this?

-Let's go. -What will you do?

-I'll break your bones. -How dare you!

I dare you to hit me.

-Let go. -Never.

[chaos ensues]

-I'll kill you. -How can I let them go? I'll kill them today.

-Come, let's see what you can do. -You will see.

Shut up, you filthy mouth!

Don't spill words. It'll come back to you.

Shut your mouth.

You shut. Don't embarrass yourself.

Hey, wretched lady! I'll rip off your pride. Careful!

-Hold your tongue. -Get lost!

He goes behind his wife. And you, behind your husband.

-Hey! -Hey! What is it?

We stay away from you for a reason.

Then why do you let your cattle roam in our field?

Is the path your father's property?

It's common to all.

No one has the right to say anything.

Shut up! You stupid lady!

You came with just half sovereign gold, and you talk so much.

Hey! That's between me and my husband.

You don't have the right to question about it.

All you brought was an old trunk box and a pot.

How dare you talk about me?

The men are fighting over dumb stuff. You women want to get in on it, too?

Looks like you're just waiting to kill her.

Start thinking good for others.

Right. You don't know what she said.

Oh, stop it. What's going on, Uncle?

I'm being patient and staying away.

Don't test my patience. Got it?

What will you do? Kill us?

Really?

Now. Stop it everyone.

Now that both families have cut ties with each other,

why do you often keep fighting?

Will you even start fighting for petty things if the women say?

Do you even realize there are other people living in this village?

It spoils your image when you keep swearing at others in public.

-Try to adjust and get along. -Get going now.

Hey, kiddo!

You worked you way around and skipped school.

Do you like the biscuit?

They are going over the top.

Damned wretches!

Their words have ruined my house. They just won't stop cursing.

They'll all rot in hell.

Hey, welcome. When did you come?

Have you gone insane, Mom?

-What are you talking about? -The entire village was standing there.

And you’re fighting like it’s a fish market.

-Won't you change at all? -Were we shouting?

They were the ones who got together and started it against us.

You expect me to keep quiet?

Your brother couldn't stand this.

And he went on to fight.

And you talk as if you know everything.

You are showing off, is it?

We’ll see who’s the real big shot in this village.

Oh, yes. For sure.

Hi! Welcome.

Sister-in-law.

-Won't you think before you talk in public? -I didn't talk anything wrong.

So many people are standing here.

And you talk without giving respect?

He is our uncle.

-Please respect him. -Yeah, right.

You get angry if I talk about him, is it?

You'll know what's happening here only if you're around.

How would you know when you come once in a blue moon?

They tried to slash your brother, you know?

You talk like you know everything.

They have become very arrogant.

-One slash and only then they'll come down. -Yes, brother.

-When did he come? -I don't know.

They won't stop here. I'll teach them a lesson then.

-Children, is everyone here? -Yes, ma'am.

Today's topic is…

The materials around us.

And they are…

They are things that occupy space.

They are gas, liquid and solids.

Gases are measured in cubic meters.

Liquids are measured in cubic liters.

And solids are measured in kilograms.

Anandhi? What happened?

♪ Send word to the land of the red flag To our dear aunt, send the news fast ♪

♪ Let someone go to Aranthangi’s market ♪

♪ And spread the word across Pudukkottai ♪

♪ A lotus has bloomed, shining bright ♪

♪ It glows with a golden face ♪

♪ Adorn her with sandalwood and turmeric ♪

♪ Crown our blessed girl with a garland ♪

♪ Her uncle comes with gifts, Let the drums resound across the land ♪

♪ Come on, roll it! ♪

♪ Until he arrives with his feast Calm your hunger till then ♪

♪ Her maternal uncle Must give her a golden dowry ♪

♪ When he places the garland, Generations will thrive ♪

♪ A lotus has bloomed, shining bright, It glows with a golden face ♪

♪ Adorn her with sandalwood and turmeric ♪

♪ Crown our blessed girl with a garland ♪

We'll know only when we see.

We just have to do with what we have.

How much are you going to gift?

Watch your step. The path is slippery.

Just go. We'll take care.

Hey, Marudhu!

-What is it, sister? -A girl from our family has come of age.

Crown her with a garland being her uncle.

Don't let your pride come in your way.

It's okay to fight. But you have to get back together.

Forget whatever happened.

They are old people. They won't let go of their pride till they die.

There is a function at your uncle's house. What are you doing here?

Garland, right? Sure. Will adorn her with one.

If he dies, a garland will come from our house as a gift.

I don't think I'll see you all as one family again.

Let's go.

He hasn't spoken for so long. As if he's going to speak now.

Just don't bother. Now go.

You look beautiful in this half-saree.

My uncle bought it for me.

-Are you going to school? -Yes.

Be careful.

Hey, look. It's your uncle.

Uncle.

She's seeking your blessings. Give her some money.

Get up.

Here. God bless you!

Wife bludgeons husband to death with stone near Periyakulam.

How brutal!

I've heard they hire people to kill.

But this female killed him with a stone.

Be happy that you're still alive.

Ayyanar.

What is it?

Come along to invite people for sister's wedding.

I'm not coming. You go.

Hey, come on. This guy will kill you with a cup of tea.

Hey, are you kidding?

Don't you dare come to me for a cup of tea.

I'll surely poison you.

-I'll catch hold of you someday. -Let's go.

-Sir, please come. -I will.

-He's gone to the fields. -Give it to him when he's back.

Sure.

-Do come. -Will do.

-Brother. -Where are you from?

Theeyathur.

-Theeyathur? -Yes.

-How many sacrifice? -Fifty.

Fifty sacrifices?!

-Why don't you invite my house? -Sure, brother.

Wait, buddy. Just one last house to invite.

Alright, come soon.

-Look. Someone's at the door. -Hello?

-Who are you? -Mom asked me to give you the invitation.

-From which village? -Theeyathur.

Who is from Theeyathur?

Pandiyakka's son.

-You are Pandiyakka's son? -Yes.

Oh, yeah. I saw her on the bus the other day.

She told me her daughter is getting married.

And that she would send an invite.

-She really did! -Yes.

-Are you the one living in Singapore? -Yes.

Okay. Which place is the groom from?

Perungulam.

Perungulam, is it?

-Is he Muthupandi's son? -Yes, yes.

You're getting your sister married to your uncle's son.

I'm very happy.

I saw you when you were a child.

Then...

-Who is he? -Marudhamuthu Uncle's son.

Marudhamuthu?

He's the son of Marudhamuthu Uncle from the corner house.

My family…

My brother…

Oh, my dear!

Is that my brother's son at my house?

Look at him!

How can you just stand here?

Come on, let's go. This is your house.

You don't even know who we are.

This is your aunt's house.

Don't cry, dear.

My dear…

Are you really my brother's son?

My brother's… My brother's son.

My dear!

My son… My dear!

Come inside.

We were born siblings.

And grew up together happily.

I don't know what I did wrong.

He shut me out completely.

Sometimes,

I used to see my brother from afar at the Aranthangi Avudaiyar Temple.

I tried to talk to him and get back his love.

But he wouldn't budge. He would turn his face and leave.

Be it Diwali, Pongal, or any celebration,

he never invited me.

He ostracized me.

Even though I have relatives…

…in this stupid village,

I feel like an orphan without anyone.

Wait, dear.

I'll get you a cup of coffee.

You're coming only now?

Who is he?

He is from Theeyathur.

He is your uncle's son.

We're not in talking terms. Why is he here?

To get married to you.

-Shut up, you old woman! -Beautiful!

Powder.

Oh, my God!

So happy seeing your brother's son, is it?

Alright. Now take this and give it to them.

I won't.

Just go.

Why are you still standing? Go now.

Coffee for you.

Grandson, she's our child.

Do I look like a lamb to you?

Won't you be quiet?

What did I say wrong now that you're getting irritated?

She is studying in Kulasekaramangalam.

8th grade.

In the same class for three years.

Old hag!

Did he ask you for these details?

I didn't say anything wrong.

You've to tell him anyway.

Hello.

Careful.

You might hurt your teeth.

I'll leave.

Tell me you'll come back.

See you, Aunty!

See you.

-Bye. -Bye.

See you later!

-Did our son eat? -Yes. I fed him. You eat.

-Have some more. -Thanks! This is enough.

Why don't you give him a haircut?

It's grown so much and looks messy.

Okay, Dad.

Ayyanar, go wash your hands. Let's eat.

-I don't want. -Why?

I am not hungry.

How would you be hungry if you keep roaming around?

I'm just not hungry. Let me be.

Why are you torturing me?

Hey, he'll eat if he's hungry. Don't bother him.

Who listens to what I say here…

Do whatever you want.

Mom, do we have any relatives in Narikudi?

Why? Why do you ask?

I saw my aunt.

She cried hugging me.

Why didn't you tell me that I have an aunt?

We would have known our relatives only if you had taken us when we were kids.

But you never took us anywhere.

There is an uncle nearby.

I've never spoken to him.

They say I have an uncle in Chennai.

I haven't seen him either.

An aunt's relationship is very important.

I knew I had one only yesterday.

Life is all about family.

What is he going to do leaving everyone behind?

Listen, if your dad doesn't like something it applies to all of us.

Doesn't matter if it is right or wrong.

Stay away from visiting your aunt or her daughter.

That's all I have to say.

She studies in Kulasekaramangalam.

8th grade. She's been studying for three years.

-Why are you bringing me here? -Come.

What are you going to do? Like you're busy. Come.

Hi, sister. How are you? Are you fine?

Ayyanar, it's been a long time since I saw you.

Make us two edible cups of tea.

Have all the Narikudi girls left?

What? Why do you care?

I simply asked.

As if.

-Why's he staring at the road? -To end up on one.

This stupid fellow.

Sister, give me two papers.

Here you go.

-Are you girls taking your exams? -Yes, we are.

-Do well, then. -Thank you.

What subject?

Science.

You must study well.

Come to me if you have doubts.

An M.A., M.Phil., graduate he is, right? So reach out to him.

Failed the 7th grade and is ready to teach her it seems!

I should've come alone instead.

We study very well.

You just met us yesterday morning,

and already starting a conversation today?

Too soon to be concerned about us.

Hey!

I just met you yesterday.

Since then, I haven't eaten well

…nor slept well.

Someone must've cursed you!

Hey, when will school be over?

It'll be over when time's up.

-Can I wait by the bridge for you? -Why ask me? Do what you want.

Come, let's go.

Look here, mister. Don't scare away the few customers I have!

And don’t you mess with girls from other villages!

She might be from another village.

But she's my aunt's daughter.

Oh, now I see what you're up to!

Everyone's left for school and you aren't ready yet?

Eshwari?

Eshwari!

I'm ready!

Like you're going to someplace fancy.

Hurry up!

Bye, Mom.

What the…

Oh, no. Not again.

-Mala! -Come fast.

Excuse me.

That is day before's newspaper.

Are you in love?

Uh-huh.

I wasted my life thinking about Pachumani.

This fellow almost ended his life for Savithri.

Sit here. Drink your tea. And get back to minding your business.

But if you're here to ogle at girls, things will get ugly.

Now drink up and then get out.

The nerve of him.

You twerps will never change!

Pandi, you went to see a stage play last night, huh?

Yes, it was 'Valli Thirumanam'.

M.P. Eswara Murugan and Karur Indravalli performed brilliantly!

Think you're too young to be out and about, huh?

-I see. Is it that good? -It is, it is.

Been two days since I last saw Mani.

He's gone to attend a festival at his in-law's place.

He'll return after happily feasting.

Did you two really watch the stage play?

-You rascal. -Brother?

How long will you continue to ostracize me?

What did I do to deserve this?

You didn't come for my child's ear-piercing ceremony nor her coming of age function.

Although I have three brothers, none of them were there for me at that time.

Did I do something so awful?

Brother…

If my own sibling disowns me,

who else do I have?

I've lost my privilege of having a place in the house I grew up in.

Talk to me, please.

Brother?

Hey, let's leave.

Brother?

Look, it's Eshwari's guy is waiting.

Let's pull his leg for a bit.

She's on leave today.

-Alright. -Alright, alright!

Where's Eshwari?

She's unwell.

-What happened? -Why, are you going to take care of her?

He might need one soon at this rate.

Hey, shoo!

Go this way!

Go, go!

Today's Sunday.

-Did you wait for me these three days? -Yeah.

Did you learn your lesson?

You could've told me earlier, right?

Why must I do that?

Excuse me, I'm in love with you!

But I'm not.

And we're also married.

Oh my, I see.

Things are already chaotic in our families!

No one talks to anybody.

I don't want to my wishes to grow.

Let's just enjoy our time together and share a friendly banter.

If not, I'd end up like my mother crying every day.

Everyone dreams to marry their aunt's son. But in our case?

It will.

All of our family members and well wishers

will be there at the front to get us married.

-Are you serious? -I am.

♪ In my heart, like a tattoo I’ve etched your name ♪

♪ You've taken your place, standing tall, I swear on the Gods I’ve given my all ♪

♪ In my eyes, in dreams so deep, There’s no trace of sleep ♪

♪ You’ve struck me down, left me to fall, I swear on the Gods you’ve taken it all ♪

♪ In my mind, rivers flow, Like chariots they go ♪

♪ In my soul, in every breath, I hold your sacred ash, a mark of faith ♪

♪ In my heart, like a tattoo I’ve etched your name ♪

♪ You've taken your place, standing tall, I swear on the Gods I’ve given my all ♪

♪ Like a narrow path, you twist and turn ♪

♪ Alone, you sway and slip away ♪

♪ Like a lone sheep, you wander astray ♪

♪ Burning like the noon sun’s fierce ray ♪

♪ In an open, lonely wood, What can a sheep do? ♪

♪ She’ll eat the green pastures she sees ♪

♪ In my mind, desires churn ♪

♪ As I dream of us, my heart yearns ♪

♪ In my heart, like a tattoo I’ve etched your name ♪

♪ You've taken your place, standing tall, I swear on the Gods I’ve given my all ♪

♪ In your cotton saree, you stir up dreams ♪

♪ With a sindoor on your forehead, You make me beam ♪

♪ With your eyes, you cast a spell ♪

♪ And with a knife, you rip my heart ♪

♪ I have the name of our Lord’s On his name, I swear my word ♪

♪ With sacred heat, I offer my prayer, But set me free, if you truly care ♪

♪ Your sweet words steal my breath away! ♪

♪ My age is all to blame! ♪

♪ In my heart, like a tattoo I’ve etched your name ♪

♪ You've taken your place, standing tall, I swear on the Gods I’ve given my all ♪

Goddess, your children await your arrival.

Please accept their sacrifices without hesitation.

Goddess, please protect us all!

Periyathambi's family, Muthupandi's family, Sevugan's family…

Why are you calling out those who aren't here?

Call those who are here.

Ambalam's family from the North and Ambalam's family from the South…

Call the rest.

Selvam's family and Pandi's family… Come forward.

Place the sacrifice before the Goddess.

Balu's family…

What the… Dad?

Are you trying to embarrass me in front of the crowd?

There's a limit to everything.

Don't you dare try to mess with me.

Hey, you. Why are you wrongly calling out names?

How can the youngest's name come before the eldest?

Read it properly this time!

Forgive me. I'll read it right this time.

Marudhamuthu's family, please bring forth your sacrifice.

Oh, come on, man.

Now that my family's name is called out, why wait?

Allow us to perform our sacrifice. They can follow us once we're done.

Why are you trying to cause trouble?

None of us wish to cause trouble here.

Since he read out our name first, let us perform and the rest can follow us.

As if!

Who are you to say that?

After all, you're here only because of my father's grace.

-Show him who we are! -How dare you badmouth my father?!

I won't spare you, you idiot!

Come at me! I dare you!

Come, you idiot!

Hey! Are you here to venerate or to fight?

Look at them logging heads instead of offering their sacrifice!

Hey…

Let go!

THIRUPPUNAVASAL POLICE STATION

I haven't been involved ever since that issue.

I've been minding my own business.

Also, it was them who started the fight.

I agree. What happened has happened.

Let's not blow this out of proportion.

We'll ask the village elders to solve this. What say?

I don't agree to this.

We've done our part.

They'll come to their senses only after a solid whooping from the police.

Let's resolve this without involving the police.

They also pay heed to the words of the village elders.

Why don't we come to a conclusion and let go of this?

I've already filed a complaint and I won't take it back.

They're your family after all, Marudhu.

Shouldn't you be the bigger person and let this slide?

Oh, please. It's old news that we were family. Don't try to patch us up.

They came to kill us and you want us to play the family card?

-No, I mean… -Oh, zip it.

If I help you out, you'll talk in favor of me and vice versa.

Like I don't know what's next. I know this is what you'll do.

Go, mind your businesses now.

Alright, I have nothing left to say.

-I'll take leave, Marudhu. -See you.

Why waste our energy when they're stubborn? Let's go.

Control center of Thirupunavasal Police Station?

-Greetings, sir. -Greetings, sir.

What happened at the temple? You guys are such a pain to all!

Sir, all of us were there to venerate God.

The person misread the list of names scheduled for offering the sacrifices.

How can they order us to stop our sacrifice?

So, you'd resort to killing them?

What would you do had it become serious?

They've accused you of attempted murder. What are you going to do about it?

You tell us and we'll do it, sir.

Please don't put him in jail, though.

They've filed an FIR on him. It's out of my hands.

You'll have to deal with it in court.

Don't worry. We'll bail him out in no time.

Brother?

Why are you worried? I'll deal with it once I'm released.

Zip that mouth of yours!

You'd never change, will you? I'm talking over here and you're jumping?

Are you trying to cause trouble again?

Sit down instead of making matters worse!

The people I have to deal with.

-You may leave. -Okay, sir.

See you, sir.

-Add the rice in, dear. -Sure, Aunty.

We remember you, Dad.

Why are you sulking on an auspicious day?

-Get dressed and start making pongal. -Why do you bother?

While all of you happily dress up today,

only I know the pain when my child asks where her father is!

I don't even know if he's eaten.

None of you seem to be bothered about him!

All they bother about is celebrating Pongal!

I hope you all rot in hell!

You ruined Pongal for us and you're celebrating it happily, huh?

I curse you all!

I wish you go through the same fate as us.

The Gods I pray to will never spare you, I'm sure of it!

This is only the beginning. Wait and watch!

I hope something will happen and break you all.

You're ready to throw hands at them?

Don't you know that's her way of roping us in to fight?

-You get in. -But, Dad…

I said, get in!

Brother, have you all finished praying?

Oh, hey, Thirupathi. Where are you off to this early?

Going to my sister's place to give her Pongal gifts.

-Oh, your sister's place? -Yes, yes.

Every Pongal, she eagerly waits to see what gifts I will bring her from home.

The happiness on her face, no matter the size, is all that matters!

After all, she's the only sibling I have.

Alright, I'll take leave.

Stir the pot well, dear.

Welcome, my grandson!

Granny, has the milk boiled yet?

Yeah, right.

Everyone finished. We're still waiting for it to boil.

She's trying her best to light the stove, but it won't work.

Can't you see that the stove's already lit?

-Stop nagging and be useful. -Alright, put more firewood.

Instead, she talks smart rather than working smart.

Look, the milk's bubbling!

Now, put in the rice, dear.

Here, blow this conch for us.

My goodness!

What are you doing? The milk's already boiled over!

I'm trying my best but this stupid thing won't work.

Dear me…

Give me that.

Holy smokes!

Damn, girl! My ears hurt!

This is how you do it.

Oh, so that's how you do it!

-Welcome, dear boy! -Aunty…

Here are the gifts from our side.

Please accept this.

Did my brother send this?

Will you accept it only if he did?

And not from his son?

It doesn't matter who brought this.

I should feel privileged to receive gifts from my home.

Give them, dear.

-Here's your tea. -Hey, did you know Balu's son is coming out?

Yeah, I heard the rumors.

But they said even if they appealed to the Supreme Court, it'd be difficult?

You think they'd entertain their plea?

-That's true. -Like they'd even allow it to happen.

They're as sly as foxes. They won't spare them that easily.

And the youngest is as stubborn as a mule.

He waits to show off his temper.

You've come in search of me this far. What is it?

What's the matter?

My uncle's family and mine can never get along.

They even slashed my brother's hand at the temple festival.

He's coming to the station tomorrow.

We must do something to him.

I don't want to get involved in your family dispute.

Quote your price. But please do it for my sake.

I'll only feel better once you deal with him.

Just so you know, I, Nagudiveeran,

don’t lower my weapon until the job is finished.

And when I do, I won't be merciful. Not even to a close one.

You shouldn't regret it later once it's done.

Go ahead and do it.

You may leave. Tomorrow will be their last day.

[phone rings]

-Yes, boss? -Where are you all?

At the wood shop.

You've got a task tomorrow. Do it with precision.

-Are the boys with you? -Yes, boss.

They'll do a perfect job. Don't worry.

You'll get 10,000 each with a full liquor bottle. So, bring them.

Surely.

We've got work, boys. Let's go.

Ayyanar, your brother has arranged for a rowdy to kill your cousin.

Nagudiveeran's men are waiting by the Paadharkudi canal.

Finish him off, boys.

Out of the way, bro!

If you're my brother, he is one too.

You'll have to get past me to kill him.

Finish him as well, boys!

Don't let him escape!

Kill them both!

What are you doing, Ayyanar?

Are you raising a murderer?

He wanted to kill our brother.

Had I not reached in time, he would've killed him!

What is your deal, man?

You've been acting brazen lately.

You keep sulking and showing faces.

-Better behave yourself! -Stop it, Dad.

You're the reason for all of this.

Know who you're talking to! He's your Dad.

Keep quiet, Mom.

This is all his fault.

Had you behaved, we would've too.

You should've solved your sibling rivalry but you didn't.

We must see other as rivals.

Isn't that what you wished for?

Living together as one big family defines a man.

If you keep living a lonely life

we'll also end up having no one.

We won't have anyone to call our own.

Like there's no one who ever fights.

Even if they do, they know how to resolve.

But I've never seen someone as stubborn as you.

I wait when we'd all get together at every family event.

Doesn't look like he'd do it neither let us get together.

Is this even a family?

I regret everyday why I'm a part of this family!

INTERMISSION

What venomous words you spew!

It's been two days since he ate in our house.

What do you even know about Dad?

Whom did you call heartless?

The brothers he’s avoiding now

are actually his lifeline.

♪ In the southern lands ♪

♪ Was a house in Theeyathur ♪

♪ A beautiful nest Where three brothers lived ♪

♪ In the southern lands ♪

♪ Was a house in Theeyathur ♪

♪ A beautiful nest Where three brothers lived ♪

♪ Time won’t slip, Hold steady, stay strong ♪

♪ The Gods' support will carry you along ♪

♪ In the southern lands ♪

♪ Was a house in Theeyathur ♪

♪ A beautiful nest Where three brothers lived ♪

♪ To the east of the village ♪

♪ Kin await ♪

♪ Our God will remember your name ♪

♪ Black Kali ♪

♪ Watches over you ♪

♪ Living with kin holds real meaning ♪

♪ This field and forest are our shrine ♪

♪ Even with porridge, this land is mine ♪

♪ This is the land where our forebears trod ♪

♪ In the southern lands ♪

♪ Was a house in Theeyathur ♪

♪ A beautiful nest Where three brothers lived ♪

♪ In the southern lands ♪

♪ Was a house in Theeyathur ♪

♪ A beautiful nest Where three brothers lived ♪

♪ The bond from birth ♪

♪ Has your love ♪

♪ Your brother's hands Are like your father’s embrace ♪

♪ Why sorrow? ♪

♪ When time is kind? ♪

♪ Mother's lap is your salvation ♪

♪ The cord that tied us from the start ♪

♪ The village and kin will always share ♪

♪ Stories of love, beyond compare ♪

♪ In the southern lands ♪

♪ Was a house in Theeyathur ♪

♪ A beautiful nest Where three brothers lived ♪

♪ In the southern lands ♪

♪ Was a house in Theeyathur ♪

♪ A beautiful nest Where three brothers lived ♪

-How much did we give that guy? -Two hundred.

Oh, two hundred?

I go first.

Aunt…

Have some tea, brother.

I'm leaving, brother. See you.

You're leaving already.

Stay here for two days.

Ah! No, brother. I've got a lot of farm work to do.

I'll get them done in two days.

I'll visit once it's all over.

Stay for some more time, dear. Why are you rushing?

Come on. Try to understand me.

I'll be back. Dear, let's go.

Welcome, brother. When did you reach?

You're leaving already?

Leave after having some chicken curry.

As if we came here for your food.

Why are you talking like this?

Our brother-in-law is still angry, it seems.

We couldn’t afford that 5 sovereigns of gold for the wedding.

Please, hang on.

I'll give it to you after this harvest.

In hell, you will.

Aren’t they saying they’ll give it? Why are you arguing?

Come on. Let's go.

Why are you getting angry now?

Even our loans are yet to be paid.

We're trying to get back our pawned jewels

but it's a struggle to even make ends meet.

We'll see after the harvest.

My sons will gift you more than they promised.

Please, don't feel bad.

Mom, brother said the same.

Why are you repeating it?

Leave it.

I've found a pretty girl for our last brother. Come and meet her.

You all come there.

If you like her, let's fix the wedding date.

What do you say?

Oh, come on.

Stop blabbering.

Let's talk about his marriage once he starts earning.

What's the rush now?

Before he gets a job, she'll get old.

Tell them we're leaving.

See you, brother.

-See you. -Take care, dear.

-I'll see you, Mom. -Okay, dear.

-Take care. -See you, brother.

Okay, dear.

-Dear… -Huh?

Your husband's fuming. Get him home safely.

God, when will he shut up?

It's all in my fate.

Aunt!

Pechi?

Didn’t you say you were on your way to shave your head for the temple?

Why're you here?

I wanted to see you regarding that.

Swarna…

Give her the money.

Here.

Face of luck, dear.

Everything turns out great when I get money from you.

Of course, she's the face of luck.

You won't see another girl like her.

-Alright then. I'll see you. -Yeah. See you later.

Study well.

Help me wear this shirt, Aunty.

Wear it yourself.

Look at his audacity.

Please, help me wear it, Aunty.

Hey, can't you hear them?

Why aren't you helping them?

They're getting late for school, right?

Why don't you help them get ready, too?

Go safe.

Go on.

See you after school, Mom.

Why are they still here?

Dear, what are you doing there? What did I tell you?

Gosh! What an adamant woman!

Did I come here to wash after your grandsons?

How dare you talk like that?

I'm not talking back.

You're the one who keeps talking.

What the hell?

I’ll rip your tongue out.

Your elder daughter-in-law's your favorite right?

Isn't she the queen here?

Why are you asking me for these things?

Can't you see she's sick?

I just asked you to help the kids.

One has to take care of their own kids.

Do I look like her servant?

God! This ill-fated devil's going to bring us to the streets.

Right. She's the lucky one.

And I'm the ill-fated one.

Mom? What's wrong?

Where did you even find this wretched hag?

She's spewing such evil words.

She might break our family.

Did you lose it?

It's normal for family members to argue.

As the eldest, you have to take care of everyone.

Go in. It'll be alright.

Gosh! How long do I have to put up with her?

Aren’t you grown up enough to dress yourselves?

Go. Dress yourselves.

Okay, Dad.

Everything's dried up.

Postman? What are you doing here?

-You've got a letter. -A letter?!

-From whom? -Here you go.

I'll leave, then.

Is it from your brother?

Yeah.

This is to my dear brother.

I'm in love with Parvathi, a girl from my college.

Knowing about us, her parents are creating problems.

I know you'll also stand against my wish.

I can't give up on her.

So, we got married.

Please, forgive us.

Thanks and regards from Selvaraj.

What is it?

What has he written?

Is he not coming for the consecration?

What is it, son?

Your younger son…

You said he’d study and help lift up our family, right?

He’s abandoned all of us.

What are you saying?

What has he written?

He says he's married.

What? He's married?!

He's married?

I hoped he’d help us out of our burdens.

But he's added to it.

I walked on thorns and hills

to bring him up. Was it all for nothing?

Brother, you borrowed money and made him study

as he's the youngest of us all and trusted it's good for the family.

Look what he did.

He's not our family anymore.

He shouldn't enter our house.

Let him marry whoever he wants and live wherever he wants.

ANANDA YEAR'S DROUGHT

Ramu, where are you taking the goats?

What else to do?

There's no rain. We don't have water anywhere.

A couple of goats died.

Why would I stay here?

I'm going to the town in the east to survive.

Mani, come on. Move the goats.

What is this? These rains cheated us this year, too.

Will it ever rain?

If this continues, what are we to do?

Should we pray to our guardian God?

Let's do it.

[ Kulavai song]

We've been waiting forever.

But there's no sign of rain.

There's not even a drop of drizzle.

The kids will suffer if we stay here.

Half the village migrated somewhere else.

My brother-in-law is in Tirupur.

He called me there for a job.

If I go there and work for a year, we can manage things here.

Why do you have to go, brother?

I'll go there with my family.

You stay here and take care of Mom.

No, brother. You stay here.

I'll work there.

But you've never been anywhere, son.

How will you manage?

We're not getting any rain here. We can't survive here.

We have to find ways to live.

The next rain is in six months. We have to manage till that.

Then we can start sowing again.

Do you agree with me, Balu?

Okay, brother.

If it comes from you, it'll be for our good.

You go.

Our God will always be with you.

Get her blessings.

I'll come back soon, Mom.

Don't worry about anything.

Our Karuppan will always be with you.

Take care of Mom, brother.

Okay, brother. You take care.

Take care.

You've got a money order.

Here you go.

Please sign this.

-I'll leave then. -Okay.

How much did he send?

We have to plow the land.

We also have to buy seeds.

We've got to pay for our manure.

Watch how much you spend.

It's a drought year, and these people are not even considerate.

They keep sending wedding invites.

We have to gift those who have gifted us.

If not, they'll spit on our faces.

That money came from my son's blood and sweat.

Money will make you both fly over the moon.

Watch what you are spending it on.

We know what we're doing.

You need not teach us.

You're old. Stick to eating and sleeping.

Stop poking your nose in others' business.

Your tongue keeps getting longer by the day.

This is my house, and you're ordering me?

I'll beat you up.

She thinks she can get away with anything.

Your words are getting venomous.

I'll tear that tongue of yours.

Angamma, I've brought everything you asked for.

Bring me some water.

Come. Check if everything's alright.

I've also brought some flowers.

-Yeah. Like it's the only thing missing in this hell. -Hey!

How dare you?

Hit me. Come on.

Kill me.

My kids and I will just leave this world.

Go and die.

Or go somewhere.

Nobody can stop one's death.

Go. Go and die somewhere.

She's saying that we eat in your brother's money

And that we're living in his mercy.

She says that without him we wouldn't survive.

Do you even know the words I have to hear from your Mom.

She's cursing me.

I roamed everywhere for those flowers.

And you're throwing them on the streets?

Became gutsy, eh?

That day, your mom gave her blessings to his sons.

My son had a viral fever that day.

Has she ever given him a blessing?

Your mom has always looked down on us.

But you never understand that.

What do you want me to do now?

You need not do anything.

Keep supporting your mother.

I'll get out of here with my kids.

You've worked hard for the family. But is this the treatment you deserve?

What kind of life is this?

-Don't talk to me with that mouth. -Go. Get out of here.

I'll be peaceful.

Yeah. We'll see how peaceful you are.

Hey, shut up. Else, I'll tear open that mouth.

Why did I even buy these things?

Why are the flowers on the ground?

Did you meet Ayyathurai's son?

How is he?

Why are you asking me that?

Ask why I'm not dead yet.

Your vicious words pushed us to this state.

Why are you talking like this?

Shut up!

I know the tricks you play.

Son!

Don't listen to her.

She's here to break our family.

It's you who'll break it.

Stop talking.

You've always favored your eldest son.

-Why're you-- -I work the hardest for this family.

But you only care for them.

Have you ever given your blessings to my son?

What are you even saying?

They are all the same to me.

They're all my grandsons.

Stop your lies.

You better stick to a corner and shut up.

Else, leave this house.

Nobody wants you here.

If you leave, we'll be peaceful.

Vadivu!

That wretched sinner drove your mom away, listening to his wife.

At least you could bring her here and take care of her.

That woman is there in the temple.

Don't you dare.

Dear, that's my mother. Poor soul.

Shall I bring her here?

Stop it. Get inside.

I'll thrash you.

They didn’t even give me a chain or ring, and they want to stay here?

Poor soul, it seems.

Can't keep up a promise but will expect me to feed them.

I'll thrash you all.

Veerayi…

We're all calling you to our houses. But you're hell-bent on staying here.

I keep expecting you every day.

But it's not happening.

I can’t stand to see you starve and suffer.

I've called for your eldest son.

He'll be here tomorrow.

Whatever it is. Let's get this sorted.

Go home now.

Go.

We’ve all known your family since your grandfather’s time.

He loved the eldest brother.

And he was calm with the middle one.

Once, your mom was late to feed you.

So, your younger grandpa threw the food pot at her head.

But the elder grandpa never questioned him.

Your family is known for its strong sibling ties.

You were like that, too. Right?

Why do you want to split the property now?

We're not here to hear your stories.

We can't live with them.

Split the properties. We'll get out of here.

I have nothing else to say.

What's in your mind, Veerayi?

Do my words even matter?

I thought they’d stay united till the end.

But look where they’ve brought me.

All my dreams are shattered.

Look where you’ve brought us, girl.

Angu, don't break the family.

It’s usual for the women in the house to argue.

Don't take this all to heart.

Let's go home, dear.

This is how the property is split. Listen carefully.

The paddy farms and the cashew farms are for the eldest.

The middle one gets the citron farm, and the southern farm.

And the youngest gets the lands near the water channel.

This is how it's split.

The house and its granary are shared by everyone.

Does this work for everyone?

So, they get the paddy farms, and you want us to beg?

Rain or shine, we've worked hard in that field.

You know that, right?

Hey, stop. We know what we're doing.

Why are you stopping her, brother? She's right.

Listen. I worked all my life for this family.

I’ve never slacked off.

Don't try to cheat me in this matter.

Marudhu, what do you have to say?

What's there for me to say?

They're hell-bent on breaking the family.

Brother, give him whatever he asks for.

My mother is all I want.

That's all.

Dear, come on. We need not hear all this.

-Come on. Let's go. -Son…

Don't go, man.

Listen to me.

Ask him not to leave, son.

Son! Don't leave your mother alone, man.

Come back to me!

God! My son's leaving me.

How can you leave your brother alone?

I spilled my blood and sweat to bring you up.

Come back to Mom, son!

God! My family is broken!

Why did this happen to my sons?

Son! Listen to me!

Come back.

Don't leave me, son!

Come back to your mother, man!

Son! Come back to Mom.

Come back.

Mom!

Why did you leave me?

Oh God!

Mom!

My mom!

What will I do now?

My mom!

Brother…

Brother!

Brother!

Brother, our mom left us all alone.

Brother!

Brother, Mom left us.

Get away!

Never come in front of me again.

Brother…

What are you saying?

She had us all but ended up sitting in a temple with nowhere to go.

You never even thought of bringing her some food.

How dare you call me your brother?

Get out of my face.

-Hey… -Why--

Why should we feed your mother?

It's not like you gave a share in your property.

-Didn't you brothers eat it all up? -Stop it.

-Don't act as if you cared for her. -Stop it!

How dare you speak against me?

-How dare you? -Shut up.

-You… -What?

Whom do you think you're speaking to?

I'll thrash you.

Leave me.

Brother, please. Don't.

Brother…

I never thought he'll spew those words, brother.

-I didn't do anything wrong, brother. -Get lost.

Brother, it seems.

You ill-fated witch!

You're the curse of my family.

Stop those crocodile tears.

Had you fed and cared for my mom,

I wouldn't have faced these humiliations.

I curse you. You'll rot in hell.

Your life won't flourish.

Your days will be cursed.

Are you even a woman?

Your family will never see good days.

-Hey… -I can't take this.

-Gosh! I can't-- -Hey…

How dare you curse us?

-What are you even doing? -I'll kill you.

No one should talk about my wife or my family.

You'll be humiliated. I'm warning you.

Come on. That's enough, man.

-Get lost. -Brother…

I'll kill you. Go away from here.

Show this anger to your wife if you can.

Get lost, man.

-I know what to do. -Get away.

If you are a man, I'm a man, too.

Keep your wife in check.

Stop fighting.

Don't fight in a grieving house.

Oh God!

You tortured her when she was alive.

At least let her rest in peace.

Listen carefully.

This family is done the day my mom died.

I don't have anyone anymore.

They're all dead to me.

Get out.

Get the hell out.

Please, Dad. Eat.

Give me a glass of tea, brother.

-How's work? -It's all good, Uncle.

Ayyanar, your uncle fainted.

What?

He fainted in the market.

He had a cardiac arrest.

There are two blockages.

We need to get an angioplasty done right away.

-You are? -He's my uncle, sir.

-Where is his family? -They're on the way.

It's okay. Get further details from the nurse.

-She'll tell you. -Okay, sir.

The doctor's calling you.

You can pay during your uncle's discharge.

Sir, the doctor wants these medicines right away.

The medical is just across the street. Hurry up.

I'll leave then. Take care.

Give this to him.

Here.

The money you spent.

You can leave.

He's my uncle.

You think like that.

But they don't think of you as family.

You are making things difficult for them.

Take this and leave.

Aunty…

You might hate us.

But he's still my uncle.

He's my dad's brother.

Nobody can change that.

Brother,

He tills an acre of land all on his own.

No one works as hard and efficiently as he does.

No one sowed during the third storm.

But he easily weeded and planted in his field.

Look what happened now.

A man is respected only as long as he is healthy.

Once he falls sick, no one will even bat an eye.

True.

-Look, it's Marudhu. -Muthu…

-Where were you? -We just visited your brother.

How's he?

He's not able to eat or drink.

He's still hooked to the drip.

We can't bear to look at him.

They doubt if he'll make it.

We get why you were angry all these years.

Now he's in the hospital.

At least now, you should visit him. Else, people will talk.

If something happens, the guilt will eat you up.

We'll leave then.

Come on.

The car's here. Hurry up.

Son…

My dear…

What happened to you?

Why did this happen to you?

Your mother's soul saved you, son.

Mom…

I didn't realize your worth and lost you.

Take me with you.

I didn't even feed you in your last days.

Why did you give birth to a sinner like me?

Mom…

Oh, God!

I put my God in a pit myself.

Mom…

Brother!

♪ In the land of the outcasts ♪

♪ In the land of the outcasts ♪

♪ Children of the Moon ♪

♪ Children of the Moon ♪

♪ Carrying us on our backs ♪

♪ We roamed the villages ♪

♪ Like a lone palm tree ♪

♪ We carried ourselves ♪

♪ We carried ourselves ♪

♪ To the east, the banyan stands tall ♪

♪ To the north, the peepal calls ♪

♪ The neem tree in your home ♪

♪ Sings the stories of people ♪

♪ Sings the stories of people ♪

♪ No scale could measure ♪

♪ No weight could tell ♪

♪ The depth of our limitless love ♪

♪ Even the five great elements fall short ♪

♪ To measure our love for each other ♪

♪ In the land of the outcasts ♪

♪ In the land of the outcasts ♪

♪ Children of the moon ♪

♪ Children of the moon ♪

Shameless!

Where's your self-respect?

Don't you remember what they put us through?

Did you forget all that?

Did you become shameless like your father?

Go. Join them if you want.

But I will never set foot in their house.

I have my self-respect.

Shut up.

You are the cause of it all.

You wanted to break the family and did it.

What else do you still want?

If you hadn’t split the property back then, grandma wouldn’t have died.

And our uncle wouldn't be angry with us.

It's you who broke them apart.

It's embarrassing to even call you my mother.

I was glad the brothers talked after so many years.

And you couldn't bear it?

Back then, you didn't want them to be united.

Let him be happy at least now.

Look.

All these years, we listened to you.

We can't anymore. You better listen to us.

Uncle and his family are important to us.

Come there if you want.

Else, be happy by yourself.

Hey, come on.

God,

Save your children from all troubles.

Give me the rice from both of your houses.

Give me.

Both of you, give me some coins.

-Here. -Give me.

-We broke open the coconut. -Okay.

-The prayer's also over. -Okay.

Give each other your blessing and forget what happened.

May both your families be happy forever.

Deal with conflicts together.

Pray to Her.

Good.

-Mom, listen to me. Let's not go there. -Why should we be scared?

We have nothing to be scared of.

Aren’t we going to find some relatives of all these people here?

Why should we be alone when they all get together.

Let's see.

I'm not leaving without my answers.

This is my village.

Don't I have the right to enter my village?

Huh? Tell me.

Will they throw me out of their house?

Then let them.

But I need answers.

Are my relatives still here or are you all dead?

-Mom, don't-- -Shut up.

Why are you crying, dear?

And why did you bring your daughter here?

Aren't we all here for you?

We won’t abandon you.

You'll get your answers.

Or, we'll get you your answers.

You'll get your justice.

Why are you crying?

Don't cry, dear.

Don't worry.

They just got together after so many years.

What's the hurry?

Be patient. We won't abandon you.

You did abandon me.

None of you checked up on me.

I don't even want to talk to you.

I'll talk to my brother.

-You come. -Mom…

Brother…

Brother,

your brother fell, and you lifted him.

Why did you leave your sister to drown?

Have you ever thought about us?

You're all we have.

It was you who got me married.

It was you who sent me to another house.

If you are angry with my husband, kill him.

I'll happily live as your sister in this house.

Why…

Don't abandon me, brother. Please.

We don't have anyone.

Please, don't abandon us.

When will you show mercy on me?

Should we die without anyone?

It's your brother's house.

Did we ever ask you not to enter our house?

Come in.

Sister-in-law…

Come in.

God help us.

-Is everyone here? -[all] Yes.

Shall I read the engagement letter?

[all] Go ahead.

Theeyathur, Vadakottai…

Son of Marudhamuthu and Swarnam, Ayyanar

Narikudi…

Shanmugavelu and Vadivu's daughter, Eshwari

are engaged to get married on the 19th of August

with the families' blessing. Now, they'll exchange engagement plates.

Do you all agree?

Now, the uncles of the bride and groom, exchange the plates.

Hey…

Play carefully. Don't fall.

Brother, let's go and invite our old neighbors.

Yeah. Let's do it first thing tomorrow.

-Uncle, we sorted all the invitations. -Okay.

Ten for Kumuthakkudi.

Give for Pazhankulam.

Five for Sothadivayal.

Twenty in total.

Have some tea.

-Save one for Ponpethi's chairman. -Okay.

-One for Mani, who owns a jewelry shop. -Okay.

Stop rushing. Have some tea and leave.

We'll have some on the way, Aunty.

Selvam, come home for lunch.

-Okay, okay. -Don't eat outside.

-Marudhu… -Welcome.

Come in.

I feel very happy seeing you two together.

I never thought I'd see you two together.

Blood is thicker than water, isn't it?

Marudhu…

You all got reunited.

Don't forget your younger brother. Bring him, too.

I'll be fulfilled.

It's been years since he cut ties with us.

We don't know if he'll come

after all these years.

He grew up on your shoulders.

You brought him up.

He won't deny if you call him.

Your brotherly bond is strong, son.

The life you lived… it's true.

Son, a broken bond

should always be mended soon.

Else…

it'll remain broken forever.

Call him, son. He'll surely come.

CHENNAI

-Is this his house? -I think so.

Who are you?

Is this Selvaraj's house?

Yeah. You are?

Tell him that Marudhamuthu from Aranthangi's here.

So, who are you?

I'm his daughter.

You are?

I'm your uncle.

My younger son is getting married.

The marriage is on 19th August.

The bride is our sister Vadivu's daughter.

We have invited all our relatives.

You must come to the village for the wedding.

I don't have anyone there.

It's all over after our mom died.

I… I got married in a hurry.

I know it's wrong.

But,

None of you even checked to see if I was still alive.

Let me know if you need money. I'll help you with that.

Organize the wedding well.

I don't want your money.

I want my brother back.

I lost my brother, who never left my side since we were kids.

I walked away from my brothers, who enjoyed the festival being on my shoulders.

After so many years…

I'm sitting in front of him

asking him to come home.

We grew up together. Had our meals together.

But we weren't able to live together.

Our kids shouldn't face the pain of separation.

Those children need to grow up

surrounded by their siblings, uncles, and aunts.

Even if we can't save any assets for them,

it's important that they live close to their family.

If not, they'll end up like a lone tree, just like us.

We don't get a thousand chances to live this life.

One chance. That's all we've got.

We were born as brothers.

Let's live as brothers.

Selvam.

I've never seen him like this.

Can't you see his pain?

Call everybody and let's go home.

We're leaving hoping you'd come home.

See you.

Bye.

Son-in-law!

How are the wedding preparations coming along?

Welcome! Come on in.

Pandi! Bring a chair.

-Aunt! -Welcome!

-How are you? Here you go. -I'm doing fine.

The wedding is in a week. You still haven't hung the festoons?

When are you setting it up?

I visited my brother Selvaraj.

Our family is having its first wedding in a long time.

I wish everyone to be there.

He'll come. He'll be here in two days.

We'll get it done once he's here.

-What say? -Hey.

He hasn't visited in years. Do you think he'd come now?

Many family gatherings took place,

but he never showed up for any of them.

He would have come to see you a long time ago

if he truly valued his brothers.

He walked away because he doesn't want to be here.

And you're trusting him?

I don't feel good about postponing a good thing.

Then it's up to you.

I'll get going then.

Okay, take care.

-I'll get going. -See you, brother.

Dear?

Why do you seem dull?

It's heartbreaking to picture a family gathering with everyone but him.

Don't worry, dear.

He'll definitely come.

Theeyathur!

Who are you, son?

Ma'am! It's me. Veerayi's son.

Selvam.

-Oh my dear! -How are you?

Only now you felt like coming here?

It took you this long to come back?

You were born on this very land, weren't you?

Your mom and dad are at the tree, watching over you like your guardian angels.

Your uncle who held you in his arms when you got your ears pierced

and the uncle who carried you in his shoulders

died on this very land, son.

Son.

This is not a village.

This is the place you call home.

No matter the circumstances, he's still your brother.

After us, it’s our siblings and relatives

who come next, right?

Goddess Kali answered my prayers and brought you here.

Be on your way, son.

-Brother. -Hey.

-Did you call the speaker and decoration team? -Yes. Paid the advance as well.

What about catering people?

I did speak with him. But I haven't paid him yet.

-I'll pay him by noon. -Alright.

-I'll go fetch some diesel for the motor. -Alright. Here you go.

Enough?

I need 200 more.

-I'll be back. -Okay.

Brother, Selvaraj is here.

Make it tight. It won't fall apart.

Welcome. Come inside.

-Come inside. -Selvaraj…

Come in.

Welcome, dear.

-How are you? Swarna! -Hey, sweetie!

-Selvaraj is here. -Oh, welcome!

Come! Come here, everyone.

Welcome.

Sister-in-law.

My eldest son.

-She's my first daughter-in-law. -Hello, Uncle.

And he is the groom.

Did you meet your other sister-in-law?

He's my elder one.

-Hello, Uncle. -He is my younger son.

You've never met any of them.

-This is my first daughter-in-law. -Welcome.

-She's my second daughter-in-law. -Welcome.

-She's the granddaughter of Chellatha. -Welcome.

Alright.

She is Parvathi.

And this is my daughter, Kausalya.

I feel like I'm looking at my mother-in-law.

Who is here?

Is it our Veerayi Periyanaachi, who has come?

Only now does the home feel alive again.

She’s the spitting image of her grandmother.

Sweet princess, you are!

Welcome.

Take some.

Hello. Hello.

-Hello, everyone. -Welcome.

How are you, Uncle?

-Do you know who she is? -Of course I do!

Take some.

[devotional song playing]

Mother Veerayi.

Your kids are now standing before you.

Watch over us and guard our clan, oh, loving mother!

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