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Why daddy sounds weird when he's talking on the radio?

Of course he sounds different, he's not talking to you.

Actually, he sounds like he's talking to kids...

...but his listeners are adults, right?

I don't feel well.

Chicken Pox.

I'll get some medicine. You don't need to go to school.

I have a riding practice...

No horseback riding as well. You shouldn't go outside.

Then, promise me you'll go straight home after work.

I'll try... But I have to go with your dad to a reception.

Daddy's big enough to go by himself... Don't you love me?

I don't think there's a mother who does not love her son.

LOVE FOR SHARE

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. (In Arabic)

Life is full of surprises...

That saying goes well with my own life.

Pak Haji (title for a man who has gone to pilgrimage in Mecca), my husband...

...he loves giving me surprises.

It can be sweet, but sometimes his surprises are disappointing.

Now it's time for the lucky draw and the winner of the car is number...

Number one-one-zero!

One-one-zero.

Congratulations...

What's your name? / I am Indri.

How do you feel about winning, Ms. Indri? / It's so unexpected...

...but I'm so happy to win./ Congratulations again to Ms. Indri...

And now please welcome...

...our lovely and talented Ms. Ikke Nurjanah!

Your blessing is very important for my business.

Excuse me Madame Salma, allow me to introduce my daughter...

Aah, she's so adorable. Still awake at this late hour?

Yeah, I always take her everywhere I go.

Why didn't you bring your child? / It's a school day.

Besides, boys aren't interested in these things.

You must be happy having a son. I also wanted a son, but...

Daddy! I want my daddy!

We apologize for our technical problems.

I better get going...

Sal... Wait... Salma!

Salma... open the door please.

Why did I have to meet her in front of so many people?

What are you talking about? / Cut the crap! No need to cover it up.

It's all clear... My fate it's just like your mother's.

Thank God for the black out.

So it's better for you to find out? Is that so?

Even if there was no black out...

"I would have told you anyway," just not now.

When? / When you're ready.

It means that what people have been saying is true.

Is there anything wrong with me?

You're perfect... I just wanted to avoid adultery.

Throw away all your hatred and jealousy towards her...

...otherwise you're the one whose sinning.

It's not that easy...

Not that easy...

So this is how it feels...

It would have been better if I didn't know.

Well then, forget what happened earlier...

...just pretend she doesn't exist.

How dare she come up to me like that! She must have known who I am!

I will never change towards you.

My love for you have always been the same.

It never changed. Right Sal?

Go take a shower, you must shower every time you set foot in this house.

Every time I do it, I always bath.

That's what devoted Moslems must do, right?

Right.

But I still want you to take another shower here.

Every time you enter this house!

When fate revealed it's absolute power, my life changed.

The baby's heart's rate is getting weak. It's best we do a caesarian.

But I try to act as if nothing has changed...

...despite all of the contradictions.

The design of the exterior still hasn't been changed?

It's been simplified a bit.

I just don't want poor people to be afraid to come to our clinic.

Sal, your pager.

I have to call my husband... Just a minute.

I just don't understand her./ Exactly.

When it comes to her husband, she's not that tough.

By the way, the rumor that her husband has another wife is really true.

Let's not talk about that.

Nadim, this is your sister Icha. Icha, this is you big brother Nadim.

Let's go to the stable.

A sister, finally... Will Icha stay with us?

Daddy, you haven't answered. Will Icha stay with us?

You haven't decided, huh? Is she adopted?

Its OK, I understand.

My friend also has an adopted sister, and she lives with him.

Icha will stay with us too right?

Hey, my boy...

My little sister is here, have you met her?

I have, dear...

Shake hand with mommy Salma.

I don't want to.../ You didnt bring her mother?

Look at your brother with his horse.

Loneliness comes when Pak Haji has to share his time.

But I have to be strong for Nadim.

And looking at his peaceful face gives me the power to go on.

But I don 't know for how long...

1 0 years later.

1 0 years later.

God, I've told you many times not to sleep here.

You're not a kid anymore. Your dad will be mad.

Naah, he's never home anyway.

He seems to spend more time at Icha's house these days.

How do you know? He has a new business in Bali.

And you trust him?

Well, as a wife, I have to. A good wife always trusts her husband.

I have a feeling that Dad has a 'new one'.

So be it...

As long as they don't bother us.

I would never marry someone like you./ Why not?

Don't be so mean to your mom.

I read that men prefer women who get jealous.

That's what they call love./ You're reading too much nonsense.

Go out more so you'll know the real meaning of love.

Talking about love this early in the morning!

So, don't you love dad?

Mom, answer me!

If I didn't love him, you wouldn't exist.

Now, why don't you ask your dad if he loves me?

That's a good idea. I'll ask him.

On second thought, you better not. I was joking.

Let's not make him uncomfortable when he's in this house.

Nadim's sarcasm still echoes in my ears.

Apparently, my bitterness has caused him to become a cynical young man.

I think it's time to repair their bond.

I've bought their favorite roast duck for tonight's dinner.

As a matter of fact, my husband hasn 't found a new wife.

He's still busy with the same old face...

... and ten years are still not enough to completely heal my wound.

Let's go.

Why don't you eat, dear? It's been a while...

...since we had Koh Abun's roast duck.

Something is wrong with the meat.

I think is not as juicy as it used to be.

Nonsense, the meat is so tender. Couldn't be better.

Maybe because it's take-out. Better to eat there, right dear?

No way, that place is too crowded and the traffic going there is crazy.

Right... Traffic jam. Take out is much better.

Have more then...

I got a mid-term paper to finish...

That kid... If he has a problem with me, tell him to talk to me directly.

Why pick a fight with your own son./ Salma, where are you going? Salma!

Ms. Salma still hasn't arrived, Sir?

Aaah... there she is... We're about to start.

I don't understand Nadim.

Why is it so hard for him to give me his support?

This kind of exposure is important for my political career.

I tried, but he has to meet his professor.

Let's hurry!

We're back with "Women Talk" with Prof. Arni and Dr. Salma.

Let's continue our discussion.

Do you ever feel jealous or want to protest to your husband?

In the beginning, yes.

But as time goes by, that feeling disappears.

I have faith in my religion and try to be a devoted Moslem women.

Actually, we mustn't take everything written in the Koran literally.

In the old days, there were many widows due to war.

My point is the Koran mustn't be used as a justification...

...for men who can't control their sex drive.

Should your husband be elected...

...this means polygamy will be more open in our country.

Not only entertainers will openly admit to this practice...

...but also politicians like your husband.

Don't you think this is a setback for women?

It depends how you look at it.

Once again, I simply lead my life with the Koran as my guide.

It is written in the An-nisa (The Woman) verse:

Marry other woman that you like, two, three, or four.

But that verse continues to say that:

If you are afraid that you cannot treat them fairly, then only one.

Right. And has your husband been treating you fairly?

Yes, you can say that.

How about your children? Do they accept this? What's their opinion?

My son is completely fine with it.

It's been quite interesting talking about the experience...

...of Doctor Salma who lives in peace with poligamy.

Are all Indonesian women ready for this...

...or do you agree with Professor Arni's view?

We'll take your call at the number shown.

Yes, hello...

Thank you. Before we let the professor answer...

...we'll take a quick break and we'll be right back.

What happened? We still have plenty of time.

Aceh was just hit by a Tsunami, we have to go live!

We'll send food and medicine.

I understand the situation out there.

I'll charter a plane.

Definitely, I'll bring my wife and children.

What?

Ooh...yes, it's Salma and Nadim that will go with me.

Oh...my God...

Lord have mercy...

Don't be upset for too long.

I am not upset.

I just can't understand your way of thinking.

Let it be Nadim. It's our fate that we have to accept.

Fate? Fate is decided by God which mankind has no power to change.

Like choosing one's parents, that's fate.

But you, you have a choice./ I mean it's meant to be, not fate.

What's the difference?

I always thought you were the smartest...

...and the most independent woman I've ever known.

Being smart and independent has nothing to do with all this.

Well... as a doctor, you should feel ashamed...

...to go to Aceh with Dad's political entourage.

I really don't get it, we're Indonesians...

...every time we want to help, we always look for media exposure.

Everyone is lining up to go there.

Religious leaders, movie stars, rock stars and God knows who else.

After taking some snapshots of the disaster and themselves...

...they run back home./ Who says...

...that I will only be there for a little while?

So? / I am going with your group and will stay with you.

I cancelled the trip with your dad.

So why the lecture on fate?

I thought you were still upset about my talk show appearance.

That's not important anymore. I am ashamed just thinking about it.

So many people are suffering more than me.

Pak Haji had a heart attack while he was away from us.

I hope it wasn't because of my refusal to go to Aceh with him.

Isn't Pak Haji supposed to go to Aceh with you?

He didn't allow me to go with him, even though I really wanted to.

I thought he was going with you.

It is so predictable looking at a pretty young face, crying.

Pak Haji must have planned to take her to Aceh.

Sorry ma'am, only two people at a time.

Ok... Mom, let's go in.

As a man who doesn't want to sin...

...he must have already married with this girl.

Ima, introduce yourself to Salma.

Ma'am, this is Ima.

Nadim, this is Ima.

Finally Dad got his wish.

All his wives are gathered together./ Yes, so you can get used to it.

Maybe they all will come to your graduation.

I don't think that will happen.

Good morning, Ma'am. How was Pak Haji last night?

He slept well (at the same time).

Good morning Pak Haji, can you move your left arm for me?

Ma'am you can't bring a baby here!

I thought if it's not in intensive care...

How can the patient rest with all this noise?

Just give him a notebook and a pen.

So he can express his thoughts. It'll be less frustrating.

I've prepared them already.

What were you thinking? I left all my young children at home.

Icha, go and play with your sister outside.

Morning Dear...

What have you got there, so much food.

Well... yes, just some snacks for all of us here.

We already have plenty... Afterall we're not here to picnic.

Just give these to the nurses here.

Go home tomorrow. Bring equipment and nurse.

Aah... Sir, you can't go home, not yet.

May I see?

He seems too stressed out here.

Can't we bring him along with the nurse and the equipment?

It's possible, but it's going to cost more.

I can pay.

No problem Doc, cost is not an issue.

But where will he go home to? To which house?

Our house, of course. Mom is a doctor, so she can take better care of him.

I think it's better at my place. Salma's house has two stories.

It'll be difficult to climb the stairs.

Alright, why don't we ask Dad, what he really means by 'going home'.

Perhaps he wants to go to...

Miss, what's your name again? / Me?

I'm Ima./ Right, wants to go to her house.

Okay dad, write down where you want to go home.

You're way out of the line. Salma's house.

See, our house. See for yourself if you don't believe me.

Doctor, let's talk about the arrangements...

Today I feel like a winner, although I realize that this is not a game.

I feel pity for him. This feeling dominates above all.

Looking at Nadim and his dedication, adds to my drive to care for Pak Haji.

Excuse me./ It's Ima, dear...

And I have to prepare myself to open the door of this house...

... to anyone who wants to visit Pak Haji.

One month has passed.

And I'm still learning to sincerely open the door of my house...

... as weel as to unlock my heart & soul.

Daddy, we miss you!/ I got straight A's!

When will you come to our house? / Who's this little one?

I'm Reina.

I should go in now./ Please.

Brother Nadim.

All changes are set.

Sign carefully Dad.

There's her car. Let me do the talking.

Hey Sis, how are you? / Hey...

I think Pak Haji is improving very slowly.

But his doctor said he's getting better...

...we must be patient./ We should try an alternative treatment too.

I know this 'gifted' person who can quickly heal him.

No need. It may contradict with the doctor's medication.

This one doesn't use any medications. Pak Haji will only be massaged.

I'm not sure Pak Haji would agree to that./ Why don't we try first...

...the man is already inside. He came a long way from the suburbs.

Why aren't you joining them?

Better not, they'll think that I'm only interfering.

Well, that's the risk if you're brave enough to marry someone like my father.

I heard you're an activist.

Yeah.

What is it really that made you attracted to him?

He's different from other men. He's forward thinking.

Really? If he's so forward thinking...

...how come he has three wives like this?!

I'm confused now.

I can't blame you...

...if you hate me.

You never expected this mess to be happened, right?

Dad's paralyzed. Everything's upside down.

But, I don't hate you.

Salma... Salma...

Dad, do you want me to call Mom?

Nadim, later when you marry...

...promise, only one wife.

I can't believe your first words are about that.

Nadim, it's a terrible mess. Just one.

Okay. I don't even have a candidate yet.

Don't worry. Let's call Mom.

Pee.

Wanna go to the toilet? I'll help you.

There's no trace of anger left in Nadim's face.

His dad left him the most important advice before he died.

Words that Nadim had longed to hear from his father.

Dear... Oh dear... Why?

Who the hell is this girl?

Bringing a baby along, how shameless.

Hey you, your baby's crying, do something!

He does have a habit of giving us surprises.

Perhaps for others, but not to you anymore, right?

If you're not surprised, neither am I.

I let Nadim fly free as a volunteer.

And be liberated from all the absurdity of his past.

For the first time I led my life without my son and husband.

I try to give more meaning to my own existence.

Doc, the patient is ready to be examined.

We'll do an ultrasound first.

Hello, don't be afraid.

Just relax. Everything's gonna be fine.

Just relax, you'll be okay.

The baby is born!

I am not a midwife.

But I helped out during my husband's second and first wife labor.

Eventually, I become used to it.

Mommy, please open the door.

Yes, in a moment.

All of you big sisters can't wait to see the new baby.

Ok, go ahead, go!

Who would've thought that uncle who always showed off...

...pictures of him with movie stars to my fellow villagers...

... who promised to put me in a beauty school in Jakarta.

Was only a driver in a film production company.

Even the car he drove to pick me up in the village...

... was borrowed from the film company.

Let me help./ It's okay, I'll manage.

We have to walk down the alley a bit./ It's okay.

Morning, Ma'am.

What are you doing so early in the morning all alone?

That's exactly the attitude of most people in Jakarta.

We want to be nice, but they're just too paranoid. Not like in our village.

Don't worry about it, Pak Lik.

That's why you gotta be careful when you make friends in school.

But in the beauty school, most of the students are women, right?

Who says so? There are lots of men learning make up.

Most of them are faggots.

They may not be real faggots, you know, they just pretend to be.

That's why you have to be careful.

I'm sure our hubby won't pick the wrong girl.

Are you sure?

Here we are, come in.

Come in, come in...

Sri, Dwi!/ How are you honey?

Help her settle first./ Aaah... Come on in.

Auntie.

Auntie.

See, I think I'm right.

This house has only two bedrooms.

One for Pak Lik and the wife that's on duty to serve him.

And this one's for the other wife and all the kids.

Sister Siti.

Aren't you asleep? Did I wake you?

Are you staying with us forever?

Not sure. I don't know anybody in this city, except your dad.

Why don't I call you mom?

Cause I'm not your mother.

Mommy Dwi is not my mom, but I call her mom.

Well, just call me big sister.

Shh! What's with all the noise? You'll wake the other kids.

Dwi, wake up. He wants to be with you tonight.

It's been only a week...

... but I realize that Auntie Dwi is a bit reluctant when its her turn.

Auntie Sri is the opposite...

...she's always ready and seems to love it.

Auntie, get some rest. I can rock her to sleep.

Naah... She's used to me.

Especially when her mom's on duty.

Now that I'm here, we can take turns.

He made the right choice. You're a really nice girl.

It's okay, I'm not sleepy anyway.

How can Auntie Dwi stay cool...

...hearing sounds of another woman's lust for her husband.

This is the first time I hear such weird noises.

I want to pretend that I don 't hear anything, but I can 't.

Meanwhile, during the day, I take my beauty course.

But it only lasted three months. I don 't have my certificate yet.

After that, both wives got pregnant.

I have to do all the chores, also do the neighbor's laundry.

No bad though for my pocket money.

Cakes, left over from today's shooting.

You brought this? / Yeah.

When is this little hero of mine due? / How do you know it's a boy?

What if it's a girl again?

It's a different shape now, rounder, must be a boy.

Ha...ha... Both ways honey, side ways and back ways.

What other considerations? All the required dues are paid.

All wives have agreed. I've been very open.

Huh, she just doesn't get it. Not just a production driver like me...

...even the big name director has several wives.

Spit it out, Ti. There are now only the three of us.

You've been very good to me. I don't want to be an intruder.

You're really gullible, from the first day you arrived...

...we already knew that eventually he'll marry you.

I didn't know that.

Besides, I'm clueless. I don't know anything about men or love.

In time you'll understand.

By the way, this whole thing has nothing to do with love.

Hush, don't think too much about love.

Now we'll treat you as one of us. No need to call us auntie anymore.

But I want to continue my course and get a job.

Later, after we give birth, you can continue.

Hopefully you don't get pregnant right away and he'll let you work.

I wed my cousin Siti to you, with two grams of gold as a dowry.

I accept the marriage.

May Allah bless this wedding. (crowd)

Tonight is the scariest night of my life.

All frightening thoughts are mixed together.

Guilt and disgust just by looking at his expression.

I avoid the bed... But

I found out that a bed is not always necessary for sex.

Honey! Dwi's water broke!/ In a moment!

Hurry, hurry. She can 't hold the baby any longer.

I'll fetch the midwive.

Breathe, breathe deeper./ How can I breathe...

...the head is almost out!

Go and get a big basin of hot water. Let's just do it ourselves.

Hurry! I often seen how people deliver babies in my village.

This house gets more crowded...

...after sister Dwi and Siti both gave birth.

From now on, big girls sleep here./ Cool! We can watch TV all night.

No way! It's school night. TV only until nine o'clock.

Now you're a bore since you became our new mom!

Right, now that I'm your mom too, you have to follow my orders.

How come Siti doesn't make any noise?

She's still a virgin, still shy...

Well, it's been awhile, she supposed to enjoy it by now.

She's different.

She's not like you!

Hush... hush...

Why did you leave him? / He sleeps right away.

I can't sleep./ Well then, come and chat with us.

Sister Sri, why don't you sleep in the next room.

It's too crowded here./ But your turn is not up yet.

That's okay.

Why don't you go, the bed is bigger over there.

How was he?

Okay... I guess./ And you, how do you feel?

Let's change the topic. I'm embarrassed.

It's only me, no need to be shy./ I'm sleepy.

All right, come closer then.

In fact, it's more comforting to sleep in this tiny room with sister Dwi.

And it's easy not to be bothered by the noises...

... of sister Sri and him are making love.

They even seem comical to me.

Where are you going?

I'll sleep in the next room./ Stay here... With Dwi.

Come on, get in and lock the door.

My God, what have I done.

I shouldn't have accepted their offer.

But beyond sister Dwi's cool manner...

...she seems to have a hypnotizing power over me.

When sister Dwi's is in the next room, not with me, I become restless.

Jealous, I might be jealous.

Can't sleep?

Yes, for several days. I haven't been able to sleep.

Is it because I'm not in the room with you?

How can that be the reason?

So it isn't possible you miss sleeping with me?

I'm not sure. It feels weird.

All of us living in one roof is already weird./ Exactly.

The three of us and uncle.

But this feeling is more than weird.

I really care for you.

You also care for sister Sri, right?

It's different, with you it's not the same.

I can't stand it when you're with him.

You can join us again next time.

That's not the right solution.

Alright then...

...we have to find a place just for us.

I've never felt so much joy in my life.

No matter how many chores and laundry I have to do.

I cherish my days because of sister Dwi.

Every chance we got...

... we'd sneak into the bathroom, our place of salvation.

Where we release all emotions that have been repressed.