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FLY AWAY

♪ Open the curtains to the city, Chennai. To an area called Sithalapakkam. ♪

♪ Look at this apartment. ♪

♪ This place was a forest. ♪

♪ Now it is a city. ♪

♪ This apartment was built on a road. ♪

♪ You know who lives there? Who? ♪

(indistinct chatter over laptop)

♪ A tractor rides across the laptop keys. ♪

♪ The name Jenna brings him to his knees. ♪

♪ The name Jenna makes his brain freeze. ♪

♪ The name Jenna makes him feel the breeze. ♪

Jenna! - Yes, miss.

Why are you late?

Sorry, miss.

I slept off.

Don't repeat this again.

Okay.

(indistinct chatter over laptop)

♪ He pours out a million hearts in his Zoom class. ♪

♪ Wasting his poor dad's money in a flash. ♪

Jenna! What are you doing?

Why are you smiling?

(stammering) Anbu sent me a heart emoji, miss.

Ma'am? - Yes?

Anbu sent me a video game request.

Anbu!

Why are you behaving like this?

Your classes are very boring, miss.

Call your mom. - She's not at home.

Okay. Call your dad.

He's not at home either.

Call whoever is at home.

(cellphone ringing)

Hello? - I'm your son's online class teacher. I-

I'll call you back, ma'am.

(cellphone ringing)

Hello. - Why'd you hang up while I was talking, sir?

Sorry ma'am, I was busy. I won't hang up next time.

How could you leave your son alone at home?

Who does that, sir?

Okay, ma'am.

Your son says that my classes are boring, sir. - He said that, ma'am?

Are you being sarcastic, sir?

If this happens again, we'll kick him out of the class.

You won't get a refund, sir. - Okay, ma'am.

(doorbell rings)

What took you so long? - It took a while to sign in at the entrance.

How much?

600 rupees.

You said you'll open your shop this month. Where's my invite?

It's not ready yet. I'll invite you as soon as it's ready.

You've been saying the same thing for a year now. Wait. I'll bring you the cash.

See? It's nice, right?

A pink blouse will match too. - Okay.

Hello? - Hello.

Anbu's online class teacher called.

Any other colors? - He's causing trouble in class.

Excuse me? - One moment please.

She was yelling at me. And he told her that we left him home alone.

Any other colors? - Can't wait for his holidays to end.

It’s hard to keep him engaged.

I'm packed with deliveries today.

Can you talk to her?

Sure. - Okay.

Yeah, I'll handle it. Bye.

(Coimbatore city welcomes you for the 5 day Trade Fair.)

Madam?

Madam? - What?

Please come back. I'll show you other designs.

It's okay. Maybe later.

Sis!

What are you doing here? - Why are you late?

Sorry. I waited for Sparrow to pick me up, but he didn't come.

I'm late cause I took the bus. - You and your Sparrow...

Go. Get to work. Go! Go!

(doorbell rings)

Slide it this way, bro.

Bro? Okay, bro.

Looks like no one is home.

Did they lock you up all alone?

Are you a good guy?

Why are you asking?

Mom said not to tell anyone I'm home alone.

Your mom is right. Don't tell anyone. Even the good guys.

Okay, bro. - Okay, bye.

Bro?

I'll share a slice of pizza. I'm bored. Can you stay for a bit?

Sorry, bro. Running late for a delivery. Next time.

Bye. - Bye, bro.

I got you pizza like I promised.

Now attend your classes like you promised. Okay?

Okay, mom.

We paid a lot for these classes. If you drop out, they won't refund us.

How much does 'a lot' mean, mom?

Four classes per day.

750 rupees per class.

A total of 3,000 rupees. - How costly is 3,000 rupees?

As costly as ten pizzas.

Really?

Ten pizzas!

Yes.

For who? - My son.

Bad boy.

(chuckles)

Who’s that, mom? - A little girl called you a bad boy.

Isn't she right? - Yes, I'm a badass!

Hey, badass! You get what costly means now?

Got it, but the class is super boring. You could've just ordered me 10 pizzas.

Hey. You're gonna get a whooping. - I'm speaking the truth, mom.

Okay, Mr. Truth. Go attend your class.

I will. I will. - Okay.

Harshitha! - Mom?

I was looking all over for you.

Mom, can we buy this saree?

I have enough sarees, Harshitha.

Not for you. It’s for grandma.

Why are you so pissed off with me?

How much? - 4,000 rupees.

That's costly Harshitha.

Grandma stays at home. She won't wear this saree.

You go out for work all the time.

Grandma is the one always with me.

I know what she likes.

Buy this, mom.

Don't be so adamant, Harshitha.

If you don't buy this saree, I'm not leaving this shop.

I don't have that much money.

Don't lie, mom.

You're gonna get a whooping, Harshitha!

Hit me if you want, mom.

Dear..

4,000 rupees is really costly.

We can buy 15 boxes of pizza with that money.

I don't like pizza. I only like french fries.

Come if you want. I'm leaving.

Pizza...Pizza...Pizza...Pi- - (telephone ringing)

Hello.

Did you eat the pizza? - Eating now, mom.

How is it? - It's nice, mom.

Once this Coimbatore expo is over in 2 days, I'll be there the next second.

Okay? - Okay, mom.

Okay. Go attend your class.

One second, mom! - What happened?

You're a good mom.

Bye.

B. T. S. Enter.

(unintelligible speech)

The day is over!

♪ It’s 4 PM. Evening is here. ♪

♪ Online classes done. Get the gear! ♪

♪ BTS is on. Vibe on. ♪

♪ Chennai is now Korea. Game on! ♪

♪ It’s 4 PM. Evening is here. ♪

♪ Online classes done. Get the gear! ♪

♪ BTS is on. Vibe on. ♪

♪ Chennai is now Korea. Game on! ♪

♪ Jedi warrior in his underwear. ♪

♪ Waveboard riding bounty hunter. ♪

♪ Water in a bottle. ♪

♪ Prisoner in his house. ♪

♪ Prisoner in his house. ♪

♪ A prisoner in his own house. Hey! ♪

Hey! Anbu! Lower the volume.

(background television noise)

Anbu!

(TV playing in background)

Why is it so loud?

Hey! Anbu! Lower the volume. Your eardrums might explode.

Hey!

How did the oil tin get damaged?

Hey.

Hey!

How did the tin get damaged?

Answer me!

Hey!

Stop pretending like you can't hear me.

You'll never see your waveboard again.

Tell me now. How did it get damaged?

I already told mom.

I just spoke to her, but she didn’t mention anything.

Tell me!

I told mom.

Lying? At this age?

Hey! That was nothing.

I took my dad's beatings like a champ!

Why'd you push the shelf down? You made the house a mess.

Open the door.

Wow. You locked the door? This generation...

Sorry.

Couldn't call you back. Was busy closing the stall.

It's okay. Did Anbu mention anything about the oil tin?

Yeah. He got scared. I reassured him that I'd talk to you.

Oh. He told you? - Yeah. Why?

Oh, no.

I thought he lied so I slapped him.

That debt collector was pestering me so I took it out on him.

Okay, I’ll call you later.

Okay. Bye.

Starling...you made me wait forever. - Sorry, Sparrow.

Bye, sis. See you tomorrow. - Be on time tomorrow at least.

Be punctual, Starling.

♪ Dear son, my dearest son. ♪

♪ Please understand my anger. ♪

♪ Dear son, my dearest son. ♪

♪ If you don't understand, forgive me. ♪

♪ You're the one who got slapped. But I'm the one who's feeling the pain. ♪

♪ The door is the one that's locked. But my heart is the one that's broken. ♪

♪ I'm only surviving tomorrow by thinking about you. ♪

♪ My burden lessens when you smile, you little fool. ♪

I cooked your favorite food for you. Noodles! Open the door.

(knock on door)

I put it on the air cooler. Come take it.

Hey, Anbu. Come take your food. I'm going down to throw the trash.

Be back in 2 minutes.

♪ Lalala looo Am I the chariot that carries you? ♪

♪ Plucking the clouds and spreading it as wings Who's gonna fly? ♪

♪ Lalala looo Are you the one rooted in me? ♪

♪ The one who bounces off me and then at the skies. Are you that soul who flies? ♪

Madam! Auto? - No, thank you.

You can pay the meter charges, ma'am. - It's close by so I'll walk. Thanks.

(key turning in lock)

♪ Lalala Looo Which country are you dreaming about? ♪

♪ In my dreams and my reality You're my superhero! ♪

♪ Lalala Looo Am I breathing your name? ♪

♪ I'm running to see that lightning in your eyes. ♪

(labored breathing)

(lock clicking)

(door closes)

(cellphone ringing) - (mouth blowing air)

Hello? - What are you doing?

I’m blowing balloons.

Good. Coimbatore winter isn't ideal for asthma.

Are you doing the exercises daily?

Yes. - Promise?

(balloon squeaking)

Hey!

Okay, okay. I believe you.

Guess what Anbu did before sleeping?

What did he do? - Check Whatsapp.

In 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' there's a page titled 'What's in your brain?'

He wrote down all his thoughts in it. Read it.

So many thoughts in his little head?

Playing with Jenna.

Eat junk food.

Going to pool.

Sleeping between mom and dad.

I want to cuddle him and sleep too.

Oh. You don’t want to cuddle me?

No thanks.

You are not a blessed soul.

Having powers to find friends.

We’ve given him the best.

Why is he thinking about all this? Doesn't he have friends?

We’ll figure it out.

Did you tuck him in? - Yeah.

Okay. Go to sleep.

I'll call you in the morning.

Okay, Wonder Woman. Good night. - Good night.

Okay. Bye bye.

Sleeping between mom and dad.

(flapping feathers)

♪ To yesterday, goodbye! To today, hi! ♪

♪ He’ll jailbreak and he’s gonna fly. ♪

♪ Key. Key. ♪

♪ Key. Key. Key. ♪

♪ Key. Key. He's stealthy like Loki. ♪

Good morning, dad. - (soft murmuring)

Your hat's mine now.

Smoker. Sleeping smoker.

♪ He's got a gun. Bang bang. ♪

♪ He'll shoot you down. Bang bang. ♪

♪ It is a water gun. ♪ - (yells)

♪ Bang. Bang. Bang. Bang! ♪

Hey! Why'd you shoot water at me?

If dad hits his son at night, the son can hit back in the morning.

That’s called ‘sunrise.'

Okay. My apologies. We’re even now. Open the gate.

Give me back my waveboard. Then, I’ll open it.

Will you open the gate if I give it? - Sure, dad.

He acts like he's a real cowboy...

Open the gate. - Hand it over first, dad.

Open it.

Open it!

I'm a badass! Got it?

Don’t mess with me! I'll run away!

Badass? Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Anbu!

Hey!

♪ Who is this force faster than light? ♪

♪ Anbu is the fire, burning bright! ♪

♪ Who is this force faster than light?♪ - (giggling)

♪ Anbu is the fire, burning bright. ♪ - (yelling)

Okay.

I am coming.

♪ Not a parrot to be trapped in a cage. He's the sky. ♪

My mountain! ♪ Not a parrot to be trapped in a cage. He's the sky. ♪

Coming! Coming! Coming! ♪ Not a tiger to be tied, he's the wind that flies. ♪

I am coming! ♪ Not slow like a cheetah. He's the light. ♪

My mountain! ♪ Not slow like a cheetah. He's the light. ♪

♪ With whom are you looking for a fight? ♪

Dad!

Hey.

Will you open it or not? - No.

Then why'd you come back? - I got you a flower.

Hey, Anbu.

Feels like I’m in jail. Please open it.

How long have you kept me locked up?

Stay here for a day and see how it feels.

Hey! Where are you going?

Going downstairs to ride my waveboard, dad.

No clue why he comes or goes. What do I do with a flower?

(laughs)

You deserve it.

Bloody holidays. It's hard to manage him at home.

Poor kid must’ve felt suffocated at home.

Promise him an evening ride. He'll be a good boy.

Fine.

Okay. Bye.

Bye bye.

Seems like your hubby can't survive without you.

How many siblings do you have?

None. I'm the sole princess.

I have a sister.

We always ate like this from the same plate.

Where is she?

Here. In Coimbatore.

Why are you staying at a hotel by yourself then?

No one in my family talks to me.

Because I married a man from a different religion.

How long has it been? - 10 years.

Sorry.

Why are you saying sorry?

Why do I need a sister when I have you?

Eat, Starling!

Anbu!

I'll take you for a ride in the evening. Come back.

Why wait until evening? Take me right now. I’ll come back.

(groans) - Hey, Anbu! Be careful!

Are you hurt?

Shake it off.

Hey.

Karishma aunty? - Take him out.

We even take our dog, Zoey out everyday. Get him some fresh air.

Okay, aunty.

Fine, Anbu. I’ll take you out right now. Come brush your teeth.

Dad, I'm not like you. I brush my teeth as soon as I wake up.

I also brush my teeth as soon as I wake up. Just a little late today.

You should brush at night too. - Okay. Thank you.

Dad?

It's the first time this month you're taking me out for a ride.

Hey!

Why does your breath stink? - Cause I didn't brush.

But you said you did? - Oops.

Answer me. - That's what you call a lie, dad.

A lie?

(spitting noise)

(birds chirping)

Hey! How long will you keep brushing?

What? - How long will you brush?

Brushing in public is fun, dad.

Sir? Your tea. - Here.

Dad, one tea for me! - Mom said you can only have milk.

I also said you shouldn't smoke.

According to the law, little kids can’t drink tea.

According to the law, you can't smoke in public either.

Smartass.

Hey! One cup of tea isn’t a big deal. Just get him one!

Okay, grandpa.

Another tea, but not hot. It's for the kid. - Okay, sir.

Thank you, grandpa.

(laughs)

(muffled speech) It's the first cup of tea in my whole life.

In your whole life? - Yes.

How old are you?

Eight. - Fantastic!

(singing song)

Oh, God. Why'd he come here?

Come on. Let's go. Now!

He hasn't had his tea. What's the hurry? - Dad, my tea!

Ever heard of debt collectors?

Have you ever taken a loan? - No.

Then drink your tea. - My tea, dad!

Leave your tea.

We can have tea later. Sit.

Hey!

Hey, Gokul! - What are you doing, dad?

Hey!

Anbu, hold me tight. I got this.

Where are we going, dad? ♪ Anbu's daddy. He's a baddie. ♪

Hey! Stop!

Stop!

Hey! Stop! ♪ Don't mess with him. You'll be sorry. ♪

Stop!

I'm riding my wife’s scooter cause I can't afford one myself.

You ride around without paying your loans. Shameful!

What did you say last night? - Me? I might have said good night!

Good night!

♪ Anbu's daddy. He's a baddie. ♪ - (shouting)

Super, dad. ♪ Don't mess with him. You'll be sorry. ♪

Thanks, bud. ♪ Don't mess with him. You'll be sorry. ♪

Stop right there! - Speed up, dad!

You can't escape me!

Dad! Watch out! - Relax, Anbu. Everything is under control.

(horn honks) - (tires screeching)

♪ The bike is flying! ♪

♪ The likes are firing. ♪

♪ The bike is flying! ♪

♪ The likes are firing. ♪

(classical Indian music)

God! A debt collector is chasing us. - God!

Have none of you taken a loan? God! Please understand!

Someone’s chasing us. Please let us through.

He gets it. God!

Wipe out all the loans in the world! - Thanks, God!

Hey!

He's getting away!

(screams)

♪ Anbu’s daddy. He's a baddie. ♪

(yelling)

Look out! There's a lorry! Lorry!

(horn honking)

♪ Oh! The bike is flying! ♪

♪ Yes! The likes are firing! ♪

♪ Anbu's daddy. He's a baddie. ♪

♪ Don't mess with him. You'll be sorry. ♪

♪ Anbu's daddy. He's a baddie. ♪

♪ Don't mess with him. You'll be sorry. ♪

Damn it!

Dad, you sped like a cheetah. - Like a what?

Like a cheetah! - Thanks, bud.

Yes.

I'm hungry, dad. - Me too. Let's go eat.

How about a burger? Please!

If we head back to the city, he’ll catch us. Let’s eat something else.

Burger, dad.

Hey.

Hey, Google. Burger shop near me.

25 kilometers is too far. Let's find something nearby.

Burger! Burger! Burger!

Hey! Hey! Stop yelling.

Listen to me.

Burger! Burger! Burger!

Burger! Burger! Burger!

(shouting)

Hey! - Burger!

(cellphone ringing)

Whose number is this?

Thought I can't find your new place?

Your house is built on the lake, right? Showing off with a wheelie, huh?

You're dead meat once I catch you. I'm right at your door.

Don't you dare call my dad aga-

What are you saying?

Is this how you raise a child?

Sorry, ma'am. I didn't raise.

Hey. Where'd you learn those bad words?

From watching movies online, dad.

Why do you watch such movies online?

What else can I do when I'm home alone?

Fine. Promise me you'll never swear again.

Can't make promises with unwashed hands after peeing, dad.

Now? - Wait. Let me pee and come.

Burger! Burger! Burger!

Watch out. You'll get pee on your feet.

Burger! Burger! Burger!

Is it stuck? - No, Dad. I nailed it!

Give me my waveboard, dad. - Why?

Please, dad. I've never ridden my waveboard on a road.

Fine, but be careful. Stay off the highway.

Tell him we'll pay off the loan after this sale.

Listen. My dad’s house is only 100 kms away.

Maybe I should ask for his help one last time.

Is that necessary?

Anbu was really hurt today when the debt collector swore at me.

If he creates chaos at home, Anbu will be really upset.

You can run today, but he'll find you tomorrow.

When they see a locked house, they usually only show up after a week.

That's their Modus Operandi. They have other doors to knock on.

Anbu's classes will be wasted, but fine. Give him the phone.

One moment. Anbu!

Hey! He's missing. - Missing?

Anbu!

Hello?

♪ Where is Anbu? He is missing. ♪

♪ Where is Anbu? He is missing. ♪

Hello?

♪ Is he gone with the wind? ♪

♪ Has he been kidnapped? ♪ - Hello?

♪ Is he lost in a time machine? ♪

♪ Is he playing hide and seek? ♪ - Hello?

♪ Where is Anbu? He is missing. ♪

Hello?

(panting)

Hey. What happened?

♪ He's the next Picasso. ♪

♪ He's the next Messi. ♪

♪ He's a waveboard warrior. ♪

♪ I'm gonna tell you his name. ♪

Hello? - Hello? What happened?

He's right here riding his waveboard like an expert.

I'll call you back once I catch my breath.

♪ He's the next Picasso. ♪

♪ He's the next Messi. ♪

♪ He's a waveboard warrior. ♪

♪ He's a mischievous monster. ♪

Romance is in the air, huh? ♪ Here is Anbu. ♪

♪ He's a birdie. ♪

♪ Right now, baby. ♪

♪ He is flying! ♪

Will you sell it for 800 rupees?

No matter how many times you ask, it won't be less than 2,000.

It’s for my granddaughter. She's leaving tomorrow.

The price you're asking is too low.

Hey, owner lady!

Owner lady? - Yes?

Can you sell me this saree for 800? - I can't...

It's so beautiful...

My grandaughter will look like an angel in this saree.

That's why I'm asking, but that's not profitable for you?

It's not...

It's okay.

Okay. Bye.

You sure?

I'm sure, grandma. - It's okay.

(phone chimes)

Angel's son is flying.

Starling?

Call that grandma back.

Grandma...

800 rupees is enough.

Really?

Here. - Thank you so much. Bless you.

Take care.

Bye, dear.

Your dad is reckless for bringing you here on a bike.

But why did your mom allow this?

A debt collector chased us, grandma.

Classic chase!

Dad even popped a wheelie.

We launched into the air.

I grabbed popcorn mid-air and ate it.

It was so much fun, grandma.

What loan? - Bike loan.

What other loans do you guys have?

Let me think...

Ask your darling son yourself.

Darling son? You rascal! - (giggling)

How much is this saree?

(indistinct chatter)

Hey! - Yeah?

What? - I asked for this saree's price.

It's 3,000 rupees.

3,000 rupees?

(indistinct chatter)

What happened? - My sister...

Where? - She went that way.

(indistinct chatter)

Look. She's the one in purple.

Oh. Her? - Yeah.

(indistinct chatter)

This is the problem since your childhood. You don't understand anything I say.

This is the problem since my childhood. You don't say it in a way I can understand.

What do you mean?

Dad! Grandma said this is your jersey. Is it?

What? - Tell me, dad.

Yeah. That's your dad's.

(indistinct news on TV)

Why aren’t you two talking?

We're watching news. That's why.

Lie.

You both are boring.

I'm going back to grandma.

As if you understand the news...

You used to hit me. Now he is. What a dynamic duo, father and son.

Hey, sis!

Please come in. We have all types of sarees.

I'm sure you'll like something. Please come in.

Hello. Hello!

Say hi. - Hi.

What's your name? - Cockroach.

Cockroach? - No, it's Hayne.

Hayne?

It's Cockroach, not Hayne!

Oh, Cockroach? - Let's buy a saree?

Let's find mom a saree?

Which one do you like? - Is this okay, Hayne?

Is this okay? - Okay.

Girl or boy? - Do you...

Boy. - Oh. Boy?

I'm not a girl. I'm a boy. - Are you sure you're a boy?

I'm not a girl. I'm a boy.

He's so cute. - Say thank you.

Is he around two years old? - Yeah. How much is this?

It costs...

...1,000 rupees. - Only 1,000? Then, I’ll buy one more.

Take as many you want. It’s your sister’s stall.

Sister? - Sis!

Sis! Stop hiding!

You chose Satan over family.

Stop talking, mom. - That's why.

You're selling sarees and struggling. - Don't talk.

You and your family will be cursed for betraying us. - Stop, mom.

Stop it, mom!

Sorry, sis.

Anbu’s school fee is 300,000 rupees per year...

It's actually 325,000.

And then you pay for swimming, coaching, online classes, etc...

Why are you spending so much? - Dad...

It's all for Anbu's future, dad.

Guess who his classmates are? Kids of politicians and bureaucrats.

Imagine his friend circle when he grows up. You don't understand, dad. Chill.

Why are you saying I won't understand? What won't I understand?

Dad, I don’t even understand the channel you’re watching.

How will you get what I’m saying?

Let it go, okay? Just watch TV.

This waveboard... It costs like 5,000 rupees, right?

Bought it on sale. - How much was it?

4,800 rupees.

(blast sound) - (indistinct news on TV)

Remember your tantrums for that football jersey your son is wearing?

No.

Remember which country's jersey it is?

I forgot. - I didn't.

I traveled all the way to Chennai to buy it. Same with your Nike shoes.

I bought them, put you in a club, and you quit in a week saying your knees hurt.

And that was the final whistle!

Dad...

My knees really did hurt. They still do.

(scoffs)

Dad...

I've disappointed you a lot in my life, but I'm struggling now.

Please understand. Selling the land would be a big help.

Please. For me.

(loud dance music)

(cellphone ringing)

Hello? Glory?

Hello? Glory?

It’s loud here. Stay on the line.

Okay.

What happened?

Nothing. Just casually called.

Where are you? Why is it so noisy?

I needed some fresh air so I came to the open-air theater.

Glory, is everything okay?

Yeah. Are you okay?

Yeah. All okay here.

Anbu is eating downstairs. I came up to smoke.

How’s your knee pain? The ride must've made it worse.

It hurts more than usual, but it's manageable.

Can you hear my knees cracking?

Can you? - Dad! Dad!

What? - Let's leave, dad.

We're only leaving in the morning. Not now.

No, dad. Let's leave now.

What happened? - Let's leave. Please.

Anbu? Mom's on the line. Wanna talk to her?

Let's leave right now, dad!

Anbu, we’re only leaving in the morning. Go down and play.

Please, dad!

Don’t irritate me. Go.

Go downstairs!

Bloody smoker.

Why’s he snapping at me?

He’s been a real brat lately.

Don’t get mad. - Then?

Don’t get mad at him.

The internet said eight-year-old boys behave like this.

I’ll read the screenshot to you.

Read it.

Eight. Not so great for boys.

It’s not uncommon for little boys around age of eight...

...to suddenly become emotionally very sensitive...

...and even fragile despite not being like that before.

Hey, Anbu!

What happened?

He’s waveboarding towards traffic! Call you back. Bye!

♪ Where is Anbu? He has disappeared. ♪

Hey, Anbu! ♪ Where is Anbu? He has disappeared. ♪

♪ Is he gone with the wind? ♪

♪ Has he been kidnapped? ♪

♪ Is he lost in a time machine? ♪

♪ Is he playing hide and seek? ♪

♪ Where is Anbu? He has disappeared. ♪

Hey. Anbu!

Hey, Anbu! What's gotten into you?

Why are you riding by yourself on the main road?

Enough of your tantrums.

Come on. Let’s stay here tonight and leave tomorrow.

(cellphone ringing)

Hello? - What happened?

He's being stubborn.

Give him the phone.

Mom’s on the line. Talk to her.

Talk to her!

What happened?

This isn't like you.

Just don't make me go back to grandma's.

Why?

Don’t ask me why, mom. I’m a cool guy.

Okay. Give the phone to dad.

Hello? - Don’t ask why.

Spend the night at a hotel nearby.

Hey! What do I tell my mom?

Tell her that he wants to stay at a hotel or something.

Fine. I’ll call you later.

Anbu, what's gotten into you?

Don't ask me that. I’m a cool guy.

Why are you crying?

♪ If you face problems, kick them to the curb. ♪

♪ If you're burnt out, dance it out. ♪

♪ If sadness fills your cup... ♪

Hey. Tell me what happened. ♪ If sadness fills your cup... ♪

♪ ...let bubbles lift you up. ♪

♪ If it all comes crashing down, just move to the beat. ♪

♪ If your head feels like it's going to explode, listen to the sound of rain. ♪

For the hundredth time, tell me what happened at grandma's?

Is it wrong if mom works, dad?

Did grandma say something? - Don't ask me that, dad.

Tell me. Did she say anything? - Don't ask me that, dad. I'm a cool guy.

In grandma’s time, women were told not to work or travel alone.

But everyone can work and travel alone. There’s nothing wrong with that.

Expecting mom to be confined to the house isn’t fair. Got it?

Yes, dad.

Are you hungry? - No. I stuffed myself at grandma's.

Damn. I'm starving.

♪ If your happiness flees, can you chase it with ease? ♪

♪ If your smile fades, can you revive it in spades? ♪

♪ If joy empties out, don’t fret. A whole new world awaits, better yet. ♪

♪ Face it head on. The path is clear. Can you ever find a friend like time? ♪

Hey, Anbu!

Anbu! Hey!

What, dad? - Look! It’s raining there, but not here.

This is a first for me.

Hey, Anbu!

Wake up! - Let me sleep, dad.

(rain falling)

Oh, no! He fell asleep in the rain?

Yeah.

Sir? What’s your name?

Emperor. - Umpire?

Emperor! - Emperor...

(cellphone ringing)

Hello? - Did you guys find a lodge?

We already checked in too.

Which lodge?

Emperor Lodge.

Sounds fancy.

The room is super nice.

Hill view.

Nice breeze.

So where are you?

At the fried rice shop. - Did you book a cab yet?

Yeah.

When will the cab get there?

Cab driver is calling. I’ll call after reaching my room. Okay?

Okay. - Okay. Careful.

Hey! I almost forgot. Anbu called me a cheetah today...

Peelamedu stop.

♪ If advice comes your way, run away. Don’t let it sway. ♪

♪ If hurdles come your way, leap over them and own the day. ♪

♪ If the burden’s too much to bear, your head might burst—unload the despair. ♪

♪ No matter what, don't worry. ♪ - (whistle sound)

Need a ride? - No, thanks.

Sir? Keep it on the stone.

(crickets chirping)

(bike passing)

Excuse me? How much to Geetha's Stay? - 250 rupees.

That's too much for this distance.

Higher fare at night, madam.

I walk this way everyday, but never faced this situation.

What happened?

Some guy was following me on his bike.

That's why I want to go in an auto, but your charges are too high.

Get in, madam. - How much?

Any amount is fine. Get in.

Sir! - Yes.

One should fear sleeping within four walls, not under the open sky.

Okay. - Sleep peacefully.

Good night, sir! - Good night, Emperor.

(swallowing water)

(cellphone ringing)

Hello?

Glory... - One second.

What are you doing?

No electricity so I’m having a candlelight dinner.

Did you eat? - Yeah, at my mom’s house.

Really?

Hey. Do I ever lie to you?

No.

I'm honest. Just like you.

Can't wait for tomorrow.

What time is your bus tomorrow?

11 PM. - Okay.

I'll call you in the morning. - Okay. Bye.

Bye.

(intense rainfall)

(burps)

(birds chirping)

(grunts)

Anbu?

Anbu!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad! - Anbu?

Dad!

Hey!

How'd you get up there?

I climbed up, dad!

Come down!

I don't know how to climb down, dad!

Don't fool around! Hey!

You're dead meat once I catch you. - I'm scared, dad!

Wait till I get a hold of you!

Please! Dad! Please! Come help me, dad!

Hold on! Wait! Just wait!

I'm coming!

♪ Dad's at the bottom of the hill. Son is on top of the hill. ♪

♪ The angle of the slope is 45. Dad is as red as chicken 65. ♪

♪ With aching knees and breaths so deep, he climbs at dawn. No time to weep. ♪

♪ Who put him through this? ♪

♪ Who put him through this? ♪

♪ Who put him through this? ♪

♪ Anbu put him through this. ♪

♪ Will his anger calm down or stay high? Can he reach the top, or will he wonder why? ♪

♪ As he climbs up, will his waist go down a size? ♪

♪ Poor dad's feeling low. ♪

♪ Poor dad's got nowhere to go. ♪

♪ Poor dad's feeling the strain. ♪

♪ Poor dad, with so much pain. ♪

(grunting)

Sorry, dad.

(heavily exhales)

(dog barking in distance)

Sorry, dad.

(rooster crowing)

Sorry, dad.

Come here.

Sit.

Look.

Never do this again. Okay? - Okay.

You scared the crap out of me.

Don't do this again. Okay? - Okay.

Sorry. Sorry, dad.

First time in my life I'm seeing a sunrise like this. What about you?

Nope. This is my first time too.

Why? Your dad never took you like this? - No, I never took my dad like this.

What do you mean? - Be quiet and enjoy the sunrise.

Looks like father and son shoved the bike over.

It fell on its own, sir.

You can freshen up at the pond nearby.

I brought breakfast. Let's eat.

There's a pond? - Yeah!

Is there water? - There is.

Can I swim in it? - Ofcourse, you can.

Which way? - Towards 'Sotthaangai.'

'Sotthaangai' means? - Towards 'Valadhu Kai.'

'Valadhu Kai' means? - Right hand, dear.

Dad, can I go?

Hey. Help me out first.

Emperor...

I'll go first. You come later, dad. - Be careful.

Careful, dear.

There was no need to bring breakfast. - I'd do the same for my grandson.

Sorry, Emperor. - Sorry?

It's nothing. I'll be back. - Okay.

Anbu! Be careful!

It might be deep.

It's not that deep. Don't worry.

Thanks.

Hey, Anbu!

Hey! Careful!

You're Gokul. Right?

4-B. K Gokul?

Yeah. And you are?

Vanitha!

Vanitha?

Vanithamani, the school devil...

Oh! Vanitha? It's you.

Yeah.

How are you? - I'm good.

That's my son.

Dad? Were you scared? - No. Relax for a bit.

Catch your breath.

Why is a lungi tied to your wrist?

Oh, this? Just for safety purposes.

Your habit of tying things to your wrist gave you away. You haven’t changed a bit!

Who is that, dad? - She's my school friend.

Come here. I'll introduce you both.

Come. Sit.

Vanitha, I never expected to see you.

What else? - Very unexpected.

How come you're here?

Road trip.

I love our culture and traditions.

I want to introduce it all to my son. Hope you understand. - Super, super.

Until what grade did you guys study together?

Your dad promised me a sunflower in 5th grade, but he only turned up today.

Hey. My dad got a job transfer.

Oh.

Come on, dad. Let's swim.

My shoes and my clothes will get wet and I don't swim without my goggles.

Your dad can't swim, you know.

Really, dad? - She's kidding.

As kids, he just guarded our clothes. Swimming was never his thing.

Dad? - Hey!

Toss a coin in the water and witness my pro-level deep diving skills.

While your dad fishes for that coin, let's go swim!

Come.

Hey! Be careful!

This damn thing.

I just checked WhatsApp.

I've never heard about this classmate... - She's Vanitha.

You never mentioned her. - I totally forgot about her until today.

Something's fishy. Switch to videocall.

Hey. - Switch to video and give her the phone.

Fine. Hold on.

Vanitha? - Yeah?

This is my wife.

Hello, Vanitha.

He didn't tell me your name.

Glory. - Oh.

He told me you own a saree business.

I do.

One second.

What are you guys up to?

You shouldn’t ask kids what they’re up to.

Fine. Where are you going? - To pray.

Really? You both look suspicious.

Don't worry, uncle! I'll take care of him.

Yeah! Don't worry, uncle!

You brat! Who are you calling uncle! - (kids giggling)

Hey.

Hey! - What?

This is Gokul's wife.

Hi. - This is my husband.

Leave your slippers here.

Why?

It'll be slippery up there. - Okay.

♪ Scoring high marks will help you pass the test! ♪

♪ Earning good friends makes life the very best! ♪

Sir, can you pull over?

Sir? That lone flower is a sunflower, right? - Yes.

I'll go pluck it and be right back.

Who is it for?

For your son? - Yeah, sir. It's for him.

Who keeps calling?

(cellphone ringing)

Hello? - Hello. Is Gokul there?

He's not here right now. - Are you his wife?

No, I'm not his wife.

What did you pray for?

To see three peacocks by sunrise. You?

To continue this road trip with my dad forever.

Can’t you just ask your dad for that?

My dad doesn't listen to me.

My dad listens to everything I say.

You're lucky. - Chill, buddy.

♪ To feel lost in time and chit-chat all the time. ♪

Stick your tongue out.

Stick your tongue out. Quickly! ♪ Anbu's got a friend. ♪

Stick it out! ♪ Oh! Anbu's got a friend. ♪

♪ The lone tree on top of the hill is the only God we pray to still. ♪

♪ Whenever we pray, it rains. The earth turns lush and gains. ♪

♪ The lone tree on top of the hill is the only God we pray to still. ♪

♪ Whenever we pray, it rains. The earth turns lush and gains. ♪

See? I told you it would stop raining.

Is it always like this here? - Not always. Sometimes.

Look. You have to sit like this. Okay? - How can I go here?

I don’t even need rocks, but I placed them for your comfort.

Fine. Come here, but don't look. - As if I want to.

Go.

Hey! Don’t look!

First, pull down your underwear. - Oh, no!

Don't look!

Anyways, how’s your business doing?

We sell around 50 meals for lunch.

Around 70 parottas and 30 dosas for dinner. That's it.

Is it because this is a small town? - No, sir.

Our sambar has a huge fan base from near and far.

Why serve so little, then? - This is more than enough for us, sir.

How is that enough, sir? I’m the exact opposite of you.

Careful, boys! Can't you see us cruising at high speed?

You finally brought me the sunflower you promised me in 5th grade...

...but now I have a son in the 5th grade. Here.

It looks withered, but I’ll take it. Come inside.

Sir?

I actually got it for my son... - Sir, there is no explanation in love.

(cellphone ringing)

Yay! It's Jenna!

Can I pick up her call, dad?

Eat first. - Please, dad.

Hey.

Please, dad.

Please...

(cellphone ringing)

Hi, J.

Where've you been for two days?

I'm on a road trip with my dad. Where are you?

I'm at our farmhouse. Wanna come over?

Stay on the line. - Okay.

Dad? Can we go to Jenna's farmhouse?

Eat. - Please?

Just finish eating. - Please, dad.

Stop saying please. Eat!

You get to visit your crush, but I can't visit mine?

Hey, Anbu! Are you at your dad's crush's house? What's her name?

Jenna, where is your farmhouse? We'll try to make it.

Karambur, uncle. - Karambur?

Where is Karambur, sir?

It's only one hour from here. You should make a stop...

...at your son's crush's place.

Hey. What does crush mean?

It's not love or friendship.

But you like them a lot. Like how your mom and my dad like each other.

QWow! What a definition!

QqIt's been a while since I ate so much. The sambar especially is quite delicious.

Is this okay? - Whatever works for you.

Release it quickly. - Please stop by if you're ever in this area.

Definitely, sir. Will try my best. Thank you so much.

Sir? - (coughs)

You didn't ask me for my name.

Oh, no.

Sir...

Very sorry, sir. What's your name? - Don't tell him.

I cared enough to know your spouse's name, but you didn't even bother.

So don't tell him. - Hey. Relax.

Gunashekar, sir.

Thank you. Very nice name, sir. Gunashekar...

Come on, Anbu.

Thanks!

Will you visit us again, crush? - Yes.

Careful, sir. - Bye!

Hey.

Why'd you give him your waveboard?

Dad, I didn't give it to him for free. I traded it for this spinning top.

You know how much that waveboard costs? - I know.

You know how much this top costs? - I don't know.

Like 50 rupees.

So what, dad?

He liked that and I liked this, so we traded.

You're lucky I'm your dad.

If I did what you did, my dad would have beat me with his slippers.

Hey! Where are your slippers?

Hey!

I don't know, dad. - Where are your slippers?

Think about it. Where'd you leave them last?

I don't know, dad. - They cost 4,000 rupees!

I don't know, dad...

You're so careless.

Those slippers cost 4,000 rupees...

♪ Anbu's slippers are missing. ♪

♪ Anbu's slippers are missing. ♪

♪ Anbu's slippers are missing. ♪

♪ Missing... Missing... ♪

♪ Oh, no! Oh, no! What a blow. ♪

♪ Costs 4,000 rupees, you know! ♪

Where are they? ♪ Oh, no! Oh, no! What a shame! ♪

They're searching for my slippers. ♪ 4,000 rupees down the drain! ♪

Why are you standing here?

Dad told me to.

Uncle! I found only one slipper.

I'll handle your dad. Come on.

It's okay, aunty. I'll stand here.

Come on, you big boy.

You look there. I'll check this side.

Okay, uncle. - Okay?

I think they'll find your slippers. Don't worry.

There's only one slipper here. Where's the other one?

I don't know.

He doesn't know.

He doesn't know?

You fool...

♪ O’ lone slipper, where did you flee? ♪

♪ If I get a hold of you, I'll rip you apart. ♪

Your dad is furious.

Come sit.

4,000 rupees. Wasted.

Kumar, take Anbu and go play.

Go. - Let's go.

The price doesn't matter. They're just slippers. Come sit.

Come on.

Darn it!

I didn't want to tell you...

...but you know how you went out and left your phone to charge?

A random number kept calling.

I picked up and a debt collector was swearing nonstop.

He was using swear words I've never heard of...

No one would swear at the Gokul I once knew.

That Gokul kept everyone around him cheerful.

He made everyone laugh.

Look...

When you visit next time, come as that Gokul.

That'll make me really happy.

It's right here.

Hey. Did you find his slippers? - No.

Here.

Guna! - Thanks, uncle.

Why'd you leave the shop unattended?

Have we ever found something lost in the hills? So I brought old shoes.

Sir! Thanks a lot.

No problem, sir!

I'm going back. Take your time.

Okay.

Come this side and look.

Vanitha...

Hey. Are you gonna talk to me or not?

Those slippers cost 4,000 rupees. You want me to coddle you for losing them?

Hey. If you don't talk to me...

...we're not going to Jenna's house.

Here.

Mom's on the phone. Talk to her.

Talk to her.

Hello.

Anbu.

Tell me, bud.

Come inside, ma'am.

Say something.

This saree will look nice on you.

If you stay silent, I'll cut the call.

Do it, mom.

Anbu...

Cut the call if you want to, mom.

What did you say?

I don't like both of you.

I only like Kumar's parents. I want to live with them.

Is it nice?

Very nice, madam.

Starling? Help her.

(indistinct chatter)

I'll be right back. - Okay.

I even left the stall to talk to you, Anbu.

Hey...

What did you like about Kumar's family?

(tearfully) His parents stay with him.

They don't scold him.

They listen to everything he says. He gets to play on the road.

There is a hill nearby. They're all happy together.

Even though the school is small, it's nice.

Leave me with them.

Anbu?

Hey. Don't cry, Anbu.

(crying)

Listen to me. Don't cry, Anbu.

Listen to me. Don't cry.

(crying)

Listen to mom. Stop crying!

What happened now?

Can you hear me? Don't cry.

Are you listening? Don't cry.

You told me I shouldn't eat popsicles from roadside carts.

It's okay. Just for today.

Mom? Can I eat a Popsicle from a roadside cart?

Sure. Give dad the phone.

(slurping softly)

Hello?

Why is he saying all this? - What did he say?

That he doesn't like us and he only likes Kumar's parents.

Hey. Don't take his words seriously.

He's never spoken like this.

I talked like this when I was a kid too. Don’t worry. Go back to work.

I'll handle it. Okay?

Okay..

Go back to work. I'll call you later. - Okay.

(slurping softly)

Here, dad.

Thanks, bud.

(cellphone ringing)

Check who's calling. - It's mom.

You only pull over when mom calls.

Hey. Give me my phone.

Hello?

Hey!

Be careful.

(ducks quacking)

Dad! There's ducks! - One second.

Can I go down there, dad? - No.

Please?

Fine, but be careful. - Thanks, dad.

Hello?

I feel really bad.

You're still thinking about what he said? Did you eat or not?

Starling brought me bananas, but I'm not hungry.

First, eat.

Okay. Did you eat?

We stuffed ourselves at Vanitha's.

(ducks quacking)

Uncle?

Are these ducks related to dinosaurs?

What do you mean?

Are these duck's grandparents dinosaurs?

What are dinosaurs?

A duck the size of an elephant is a dinosaur.

One elephant? - Not just one. It's the size of ten elephants.

I don't understand. - Wait. I'll come and explain.

♪ Here comes Picasso's grandson. ♪

♪ Crossing the river where ducks have fun. ♪

Enough herding the ducks! Come back!

Give me five minutes, dad!

Hey. Eat the other banana too.

♪ He'll draw a duck the size of 10 elephants. ♪

♪ He's going to name it. ♪

♪ He's going to name it. ♪

♪ Let's go! ♪

I don't hear the sound of chewing.

This is the loudest I can chew a banana. - Oh.

♪ Is it a Tyrannosaurus? Or a Stegosaurus? Or a Brachiosaurus? ♪

♪ Is it an Ankylosaurus? Or a Triceratops? Or a Velociraptor? ♪

♪ Is it a Spinosaurus? Or an Allosaurus? Or a Diplodocus? ♪

Hey.

Switch to videocall. ♪ Or is it a Pterodactyl? ♪

♪ Are sticks his paint brushes? ♪

♪ Is the earth his canvas? ♪

♪ Is the sky his gallery? ♪

♪ Wanna see his creation? ♪

Hey, Anbu! ♪ Wanna see his creation? ♪

Super!

Thanks, dad!

Don't forget to ward off the evil eye when you get home.

Nice drawing.

Here. Keep this.

Why, uncle?

This is your wage for herding ducks. - Thank you, uncle.

Thank you. - Bye.

♪ Simply put, it's called dinosaur. In Tamil, it's called 'Thunusaarai.' ♪

What's a wage, dad? - Salary.

So my first salary is a duck egg.

Wow, Anbu! Your first salary is an egg.

I'm so proud of you. - Thanks, dad.

Dad! Stop! Pull over!

Dad...

I want a sunflower. - Why?

You gave your crush a sunflower. So why can't I?

Hey. You're talking to me about your crush? Aren't you shy?

What's there to feel shy about, dad?

Fine. Go for it champ. Hey.

♪ Candy is for kids. ♪

♪ Rose is for men. ♪

Okay, dad. ♪ Sunflowers is for legends. ♪

♪ Candy is for kids. ♪

♪ Rose is for men. ♪

♪ Sunflowers is for legends. ♪

♪ Like father, like son. ♪

♪ They both are legends. ♪ - Where'd you go?

I'm searching for a flower, dad! ♪ Sunflowers is for legends. ♪

Hey.

There are thousands here. What are you looking for?

I'm looking for the perfect one for Jenna.

Romantic boy.

♪ What's a smile for? To look fresh. ♪

♪ What are cheeks for? To show off your blush. ♪

♪ What's a heart for? To feel the rush. ♪

♪ What's a sunflower for? ♪

♪ To impress your crush. ♪

♪ For your crush. ♪

♪ Candy is for kids. ♪

♪ Rose is for men. ♪

♪ Sunflower is for legends. ♪

♪ Like father, like son. ♪

♪ They both are legends. ♪

♪ Like father, like son. ♪

♪ They both are legends. ♪

Sorry for being late. We tried to get here sooner.

It's okay. No problem.

Please sit.

Hi, sir. - Hi.

So sorry for the delay. - I'm Gokul.

Please sit. - Where's Anbu?

He's watching a movie with Jenna.

Oh. - Please sit, sir.

What are you looking at, sir?

I've only seen Tom Cruise ride these kinds of bikes, but it's my first time seeing these in person.

What's with the sunflower?

Oh, this? - Dad?

Anbu got it for Jenna. - Hi, Anbu.

Hi, uncle. - Anbu? How dare you?

You got my daughter a flower?

I didn't. - Then who did?

Tell her. - Dad.

Dad? - Hey!

He's just kidding. - Who did dad bring it for?

Tell them. Be brave.

For me?

Hey. Why would I bring her a sunflower?

He's joking. Don't take him seriously. - Come on, dad.

Don't worry, sir. Go ahead. - There's a home theatre, dad! Come on!

Come on, dad! Come on!

Please don't mistake me, sir.

♪ Like father, like son. They both are legends. ♪

(background television noise)

Hey.

What, dad? - Give her the flower.

Give it to her, dad. - How can I give your crush a flower? You have to.

Please, dad. Please. - Fine. Wait.

Jenna? - Yeah?

This is for you.

Thank you, uncle.

My dad handpicked it for you.

Very nice, uncle.

Is it real, uncle? - Yeah!

So cute.

Jenna?

Anbu handpicked it for you. Not me.

I know, uncle. He's such a scaredy-cat.

What's a scary cat?

She's calling me a coward, dad.

Doesn't that bother you? - No.

Hey, Anbu.

Watch the movie.

Hey. She seems strict.

But she's cute, right, dad?

Watch the movie. ♪ Jenna, Oh Jenna. ♪

♪ She called him a scaredy-cat. ♪

♪ What's in her heart? ♪

♪ She friendzoned Anbu. ♪

♪ Like father, like son. They both are legends. ♪

♪ Like father, like son. They both are legends. ♪

What's that, dad?

No clue.

Can I sit there? - No. Behave. Watch the movie.

What is Anbu saying? - Nothing. He's just curious.

What is that, uncle? - Hi, dad.

Oh, this? - That's a body-

Hey. He asked me so I'll tell him.

This is a spaceship.

A spaceship?

If you press this button, you'll go to Mars.

True? - Yup.

How many times have you gone?

Two.

Twice? Can I go too, uncle?

You can. Are you ready? You sure?

I'm sure. - But I have to test you. Come on.

What kind of testing?

Pilots have to go through testing to see if they're fit enough to go on the spaceship.

You know how? Like this!

Uncle! Uncle!

Be careful, sir. - Let me go, uncle!

Like this. Like this. - Be careful.

He'll vomit, sir.

Uncle, put me down! - Are you fit?

Okay. Ready to go in? - Yes.

You brave? - Yes.

Okay. Come on.

There you go.

Okay?

Put your arms here. It'll squeeze your arms and legs.

You'll feel vibrations. High speed wind.

Okay? - Oh, okay.

Are you ready? - Yes.

How long will it take to get there, uncle?

How long did it take you last time?

2 months? - 2 months?

Right turn. Left turn. Saturn. U-turn...6 months!

6 months? Wow! Dad, you can go home. I'll happily go to Mars and come back.

Hey. - Anbu, happy journey.

(mumbles)

Okay. This is the last time I'm asking.

Once I press the button, that's it. If anything happens and you go missing, you can never come back.

I'll disappear?

Yes. Are you sure?

I'll start the countdown? 9. 8.

Dad...

7. 6. 5.

Dad, tell him to stop. - 4. 3.

Dad, tell him to stop. I don't wanna go anymore! - 2. 1.

Dad! Dad! No! Stop! - Hey.

It's a body massager. It's not a spaceship.

(laughs)

It's a joke. Just messing with you.

Hey.

Anbu!

Anbu!

What happened?

I was just messing with him. He got hurt.

Why are you like this?

What happened?

You could have at least told me it's a massage machine, dad.

I didn't know either.

How could you not know?

I didn't think they would own a massage machine at home.

So this was the first time in your life, too? - Yes.

So you thought it was a spaceship too?

I thought of that possibility.

Me too. Same pinch.

Hey!

Hey, Anbu!

Let's go for a swim! Please! Come on!

Can I go, dad?

Yes, but not with tears in your eyes. Be happy.

You shouldn't cry in front of your crush. Okay? - Okay.

Hey, Anbu! - Happy?

Coming, Jenna!

Yes.

(grunts)

Mars?

I'll see you soon.

(continues low and indistinct chatter)

Starling? - Yeah?

Look after the stall. - Okay.

I'm gonna go walk around. - Okay.

Anbu, be careful!

Don't run, Jenna! You'll slip! - Hey, Anbu! You fool! Stop!

Dad? Where's the duck egg?

Why? - Give it to me before Jenna comes.

Why? - She's doing too much.

Fine. Here. - Anbu?

I'm sorry, Anbu.

That's okay. I have a surprise for you.

What?

An egg? What's so special about it?

This isn't a normal egg. It's a dinosaur egg.

Don't lie.

Dad? Am I lying?

No. He's telling the truth. It's a dinosaur egg.

But it's so small?

It's from a million years ago. That's why it shrunk.

Can I show it to my dad and come? - Yeah.

Thank you.

Hey. Why are you lying to her?

She lied to me that the massage machine was a spaceship. So this is revenge, dad.

You shouldn't take revenge on your crush. Come here.

Dry off. You shouldn't lie to your crush.

But she lied to me...

Don't lie next time. Okay? - Fine, dad.

Hey, Anbu! Come here! Fool!

You fool! Come here!

What?

This is a duck egg. My dad told me. Someone cheated you.

Hello, brilliant! I didn't fall for it.

You fell for it. That's my first salary for herding ducks!

Get lost! - Get lost!

Get lost! - Get lost!

Get lost! - Get lost!

Get lost! - Get lost!

Get lost! - Get lost!

Get lost! - Get lost!

Get lost! - Get lost!

Get lost! - Get lost!

Get lost! - Get lost!

Get lost! - (chuckles)

You want one just like this? I have one, but it's a knock-off.

Why don't you have the original? - Original costs like 10,000 or 15,000, sis.

How much? - 4,000.

4,000? Sell it to me for 2,000.

I can't sell it to you less than that. Fixed price.

You can if you want to. Please. - I really can't, please.

Help me. - Come on. Give her the discount.

I can't. - Please. I'm asking you. 2,000?

Sorry, sis. I can't. Please don't mistake me.

Okay... - Okay, sis.

(cellphone ringing)

I thought of calling you, but you did.

What's up?

You go first.

Anbu wants to have a sleepover.

Are they okay with it?

They're fine with it.

Their farmhouse is like a 5-star hotel.

We can never bring him to a place like this even if we wanted to.

Okay. - What did you want to say?

We can pay off our loan. I've earned about 40,000 rupees in 2 days...

Hello? What happened?

I'll call you back later. - Is everything okay?

It's nothing. I'll tell you later. - Okay.

Starling...

Excuse me. Raji? - Yes, sis?

Have you seen Starling? - No, sis.

You're only coming back now, sis?

Here.

My flow got heavy so I went to the restroom.

I didn't want to leave the cashbox alone so I took it with me.

(loud music playing)

(cheering)

Come on, uncle.

Come, come, come!

Anbu, call your dad.

Oh, no. I can't dance. Please.

Come on, dad! - Anbu, you know I can't dance.

Please come, sir. - Please join us!

Come on! Dance! - Dancing isn't my thing, sir. Please.

I don't know how to dance, sir.

Sir! Just dance for fun. For the kids.

Dance, dad! Dance! - One. Two. Three. Four.

(continues low and indistinct chatter)

(cheering)

Super, dad!

Wow!

Anbu, how is dad's dance? - Super, dad. Knock that spaceship down.

Dad! Beat this dinosaur egg!

Yeah, baby!

Come dance with the master!

Me?

Go dance, dad.

Dance, dad!

Dance, dad!

Come on!

(continues music playing)

You!

(panting)

Stop.

You're a great dancer, sir! Jenna and Anbu, clap!

Come on.

Dad, they're clapping so you don't feel bad.

Your dance was awful.

Anbu...

Okay.

Get ready. Go.

Sir, you danced well.

It was fun.

Anbu never lies, sir.

Where is Sparrow today?

He won't come today.

Here.

You usually pay me 1,000 rupees.

Why extra today? - Keep it.

I know why you're giving me this.

Hey.

Sorry, Starling. I doubted you.

Please. Keep it.

You were right.

What?

You were right.

Sparrow had an accident.

His mom called, asking for money.

So I took the cashbox and reached the gate...

...but I couldn't leave.

(sobbing)

Come here.

How is Sparrow now?

How is he?

The doctor says he's stable for now.

Don't cry.

Don't cry.

If I were you, I wouldn't have returned the cashbox.

Sorry, sis. - Don't cry. Come on.

Listen to me, Starling. Don't cry.

Jenna? Go sit there.

Anbu? Come sit here.

Let's eat.

One.

Two.

Should I serve some curry?

Did you switch our seats so we don't see my dad smoking?

Eat.

Jenna, eat.

Anbu...

Her dad was just like yours.

He was a heavy smoker.

Right, Jenna?

She threw tantrums and he quit.

If you do the same, he'll quit.

I already tried, aunty.

But he didn't quit.

Then try harder. He'll quit too.

Okay? Right, Jenna?

Yes. Smoking kills.

Smile!

A little more.

No... - Keep it.

I can't... - Yes, you can. Keep it.

Bye. Take care. Call me. Okay?

Chill, Gokul.

Sorry, sir. That was very childish of me.

I doubt I can ever be as successful as you are.

I thought I could at least out-dance you infront of my son.

I messed up. Sorry, sir.

I understand. No worries.

No, sir...

You can't understand.

You're just like my dad.

I see a lot of my dad in you.

You both have a lot of similarities.

He struggled a lot to make it.

So I do understand.

Hello, grandma!

Hey, owner lady. How are you?

I'm good. Is this your granddaughter? - Yes. She is.

Can I take a photo?

Sure.

Where are you going? - Bangalore.

Bangalore?

Doesn't my granddaughter look like an angel?

(chuckles)

Yes. She does.

Okay. Bye!

She looks beautiful.

She really does look like an angel in our saree, right?

Yeah...

Did my favorite father and son duo settle into bed yet?

Your son went to bed. His dad is folding underwear.

Where'd he go? - To Jenna's room.

It's his first time sleeping without me.

Not sure how he'll handle it.

He's a big boy now.

Don't feel sad about that.

Feel happy!

You're right.

But he's never slept without me.

So I feel off. - Don't worry.

I bought a jacket today like the one Anbu wanted.

It costs 4,000, but I bargained it for 2,000.

We can buy the jacket, but I don't know if we can ever afford that bike.

Why do we need to buy that bike? Anbu can wear the jacket on ours.

He can, but it'll look comedic like my dancing.

You danced? When?

(lip smacking)

That's not important.

Hello? Hey.

No matter how hard we work, we can only earn the size of a duck egg.

We just spend our whole lives hoping a dinosaur hatches from that egg.

What happened to you?

Whether a dinosaur hatches or not, hope is what makes life interesting.

You're right, but in reality isn't that foolish?

No one would have succeeded if they didn't believe in that foolishness.

You're right.

But I'm exhausted.

You know what it is?

You can't sleep without Anbu.

That's why you're overthinking.

(chuckles)

I think you're right.

Okay. How about this? Get down midway at Tindivanam.

I'll pick you up and we'll surprise him. He'll be so excited.

I'll reach around 7:30 or 8:00 AM.

Perfect.

Okay. Both of you come on time tomorrow.

Okay. We'll be there. - Okay, good boy.

Bye. - Bye.

Did he pee in the bed? - No.

He woke up suddenly and cried for you. He fell asleep on the way.

Oh, okay.

Anbu?

Isn't he super heavy? - No. Not at all.

Good night! - Good night.

Anbu?

Thank God you came back. I couldn't sleep so I was watching YouTube videos.

Dad? - Yeah?

Stop smoking, dad.

Okay, bud.

You'll die, dad.

Go to sleep.

I'll quit.

You bragged a dinosaur would hatch from that egg, but you just left it at Jenna's house.

Jenna asked for it, dad.

Dad, let's go home tomorrow. Not today.

Don't bring this up again. Just be quiet.

Ask for anything else. I'll do it.

You'll do anything I ask? - Yes.

Then, quit smoking.

Hey. Don't ask for that.

Fine. Then, let's not go home.

Fine. Want me to quit smoking? I will.

Promise? - Promise.

Dad, you've made this promise 18 times.

This is my final promise. Trust me.

Then pull over, dad.

Why? - Pull over, dad.

Take out your cigarette pack. - What?

Take out your cigarette pack, dad.

Crush it. - What?

Crush it, dad.

Circle it thrice around your head.

Spit on it thrice.

(imitates spitting)

Toss it aside.

Do it, dad.

Very good, dad.

Here's the first cup of tea in your life.

This is actually my second cup of tea. My first cup was at Jenna's house.

Oh, really? There's no network here. I'll go over there and call mom. Okay?

Stay here till I'm back. Drink your tea. - Okay, dad.

(cellphone ringing)

Hello?

I'll be there around 8:30. - Oh, okay.

I'll be there by then. - Okay.

If I'm late, eat breakfast nearby. Okay? - Okay.

Did you sleep well last night? - Yeah.

Who came in your dream?

James?

You left him at the teashop and you're smoking under a tree.

Hey. Are you spying on me?

I've been with you for so long. I know who you are, Satan.

(laughs)

What's so funny?

♪ Dad, please don't do it. ♪

♪ Don't die and ruin it. ♪

♪ Don’t burn to ash and leave me to crash. ♪

Call me when you get down. Okay? ♪ Smoking kills. ♪

Bye. ♪ Smoking causes cancer. ♪

♪ Smoking kills. ♪

♪ Smoking causes cancer. ♪

(imitates bird sound)

Bro!

What's up? - What are you doing up there?

Looking for my parrot. - Parrot?

Anbu?

Where did my son go? - He went this way, sir.

Please look after my bike. I'll be back. - Okay, sir.

Anbu!

Bro! Super. - Thanks.

Help me climb the tree too, please.

But I'm leaving. Who'll help you down? - A liar is on his way.

A liar? Who's that? - My dad.

♪ Won't you listen to your son? ♪

♪ Won’t you keep your promise? ♪

♪ I’ll do whatever you ask of me. ♪

♪ Finish my homework, you’ll see. ♪

♪ I'll brush my teeth before I eat. Pray to God’s feet. ♪

Anbu!

Anbu!

Hey, kid!

Did you see a boy around here? - Anbu?

Yes!

I just helped him climb a tree.

A tree?

Are you his dad? - Yes.

Is your name Liar? - No. Who said that?

Anbu...

My name is Gokul. Yours? - Dharma, the great.

Thank you, Dharma the great.

He's in a tree over there? Thanks. - Yes.

♪ Smoke in swirls and you'll lose your lungs. ♪

♪ Smoke in swirls and you'll get a heart attack. ♪

♪ Smoke in swirls and you'll invite the cancer. ♪

You know how long I've been looking for you? ♪ Smoke in swirls and you'll invite the cancer. ♪

♪ Smoke in swirls and wrinkle your skin. ♪

You're doing too much. ♪ Smoke in swirls and wrinkle your skin. ♪

♪ Can't hit you or stop you. ♪

Watch what I do when I get up there. ♪ Can't hit you or stop you. ♪

♪ Can’t you see my eyes tear up when you use your lighter? ♪

♪ Can’t you hear my cries when you take a puff and blow? ♪

(laughs) - Hey!

I quit smoking for you!

Liar, liar. Pants on fire.

What?

Liar, liar! Pants on fire!

I saw you smoking.

Oh. You saw me?

Every time I promise you, I truly want to quit.

But I have no self-control.

Sorry, its my fault. I'll quit for real.

Come down. We need to pick up mom now.

You're a good boy, right? Get down now. - I don't know how to get down, dad.

How do you always climb up, but never know how to come down?

I tried, but I couldn't, dad.

Fine.

No worries. Don't feel bad.

Look at how high you climbed at this age. I can't climb at all.

I'm proud of you, bud. Very good. Just hold onto the tree tightly.

Stay here. I'll bring a ladder. Okay? - Okay, dad.

I'm very proud of you! Very good!

Be careful, dad!

Thanks! You be careful!

Hello?

Why are you breathing so hard?

Try carrying a ladder. You'd breathe like this too.

A ladder? - I'll call you later.

Hello-?

Hey, Anbu!

Don't be scared. Listen to me.

Put your foot on my hand.

Ready?

Good.

I did it, dad.

Slowly.

Hold me, dad. - Careful!

Very good, bud.

I'll hold onto the ladder tightly. - Okay, dad.

I'll climb down after you reach the ground. - Okay, dad.

Careful!

Go slowly!

Did you reach the ground? - Yes, dad!

Are you holding the ladder tightly? - Yes, dad!

Can I come down? - Yes, dad!

I am coming!

Hold it tightly.

♪ If you smoke one more time, I won't kiss you. ♪ - (grunting then screaming)

Hey, Anbu! ♪ If you smoke one more time, I won't hug you. ♪

You're a liar! ♪ If you smoke one more time, I won't hug you. ♪

Hey! Get me the ladder!

♪ If you smoke one more time I won't tell you I love you anymore. ♪

♪ If you smoke one more time I won't even look at you. ♪

Liar! liar! liar!

♪ Are you stupid, dad? ♪

♪ Drop the cigarette. I know all the swear words. Don't make me use them against you. ♪

(laughs)

Hey.

You both are laughing at me. Do I look like a clown?

Switch to videocall. Then, I'll let you know.

No, thanks.

I'll share my live location. Get down and take a rickshaw here. Okay?

The man at the teashop by the railway gate will help you. Come quickly.

Hi. - Hi.

Wanna play football with us? - I don't know how to play.

We'll teach you. Come join. - Thanks, bro.

What's your name? - Anbu.

Where are you from? - Chennai.

What grade are you in? - Third.

How did you come here? - Road trip.

With whom? - My dad.

Where's your dad?

I left him stranded in a tree.

Why?

Because he's a liar.

Really? My dad is a liar too. What about yours?

My dad is a liar too. Yours?

My dad is a liar too.

All dads are liars!

Wow.

(singing song)

Hey!

Liar!

It's not what it looks like! I didn't smoke this entire time!

I didn't want to waste the last one.

Anbu!

That's not it! I smoked hoping a helicopter would spot the smoke and come save me.

You followed the smoke trail, right?

Liar, Liar! Pants on fire!

I came to help you, but I hope you rot in the tree!

I'm gonna go play football!

Hey, Anbu!

Anbu!

♪ If you smoke one more time, I won't kiss you. ♪

I promise I quit!

♪ If you smoke one more time, I won't hug you. ♪

♪ If you smoke one more time, I won't tell you I love you anymore. ♪

♪ If you smoke one more time I won't even look at you. ♪

How does he show up every time I smoke? ♪ Are you stupid, dad? ♪

♪ Drop the cigarette. ♪

♪ I know all the swear words. ♪

♪ Don't make me use them against you. ♪

♪ Dad, please don't do it. ♪

♪ Don't die and ruin it. ♪

♪ Don't burn to ash and leave me to crash. ♪

Bro? You know where the owner of that bike went?

(cellphone ringing)

(snoring)

Gokul?

Gokul?

Why are you calling your husband by his name? So disrespectful.

Hey, Gokul!

Hey, Gokul!

Come down!

Gokul!

Hey! - Woah there!

Hold this.

Hey! Gokul!

Hey!

Come down!

Hey! Call him! Make yourself useful!

Gokul? - Is that the best you got?

Hey! - Gokul!

Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. Come down!

Wake me up in 5 minutes.

Five minutes? Seriously?

This guy...

Hey!

Hey!

Hold this.

Get down! - Hey!

Get down!

Hey! - Come down!

When did you get here? - Just now. Come down!

Wait. Wait. I'm coming. - Get down!

Come down!

Jump, Satan. Jump.

Jump? Hey!

I can't jump from here. Bro? Can you please hand me that ladder?

Sure, sir. - Thank you.

Where's Anbu? - What?

Where's Anbu?

Quickly! Move your body! - Hey!

Hey!

Is this the right way to the football ground? - I think so.

Will Anbu be there? - I think so.

Keep guessing everything.

What am I supposed to do? Come quickly! Quickly!

Buffalo!

Hey!

Stop!

Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Go catch him!

Go catch him! - Hey!

Relax. He's right there playing. Where is he gonna escape?

(excited children's voices)

♪ Everything else is just a game. ♪

♪ Football is a feeling. ♪

♪ Everything else is boring. ♪

♪ Football is a war. ♪

♪ Anbu's got a team. ♪

♪ A team like a dream. ♪

♪ They pass. They kick. ♪

He's gonna run away again. Go catch him. ♪ They jump and jump and scream. ♪

Wait. Let him play for some time. ♪ Without tackles and tumbles... ♪

♪ Without sweat-drenched hurdles... ♪

♪ Without red cards... ♪

♪ Is that even a game? ♪

♪ Anbu's got a team. A team like a dream. ♪

He's killing it, right? That's my jersey.

♪ They pass. They kick. They jump and jump and scream. ♪

♪ Without tackles and tumbles... ♪

♪ Without sweat-drenched hurdles... ♪

♪ Without red cards... ♪

Hey, Anbu! Go! ♪ Without red cards... ♪

♪ Is that even a game? ♪

Shoot! ♪ Anbu's got a team. ♪

Shoot! ♪ A team like a dream. ♪

He's running away! Go catch him! ♪ They pass. They kick. ♪

♪ They jump and jump and scream. ♪

Sorry, guys. Play. Play.

(gasping) - Hey!

(panting)

Run! Run!

Where does this road go?

To the temple pond. - Thanks.

Yay! A pond!

Hey, Anbu! - Hey!

Be careful! - Careful!

Hold onto the wall! - Careful!

We surrender.

Please come out!

I'm not coming.

Why are your hands still up? Dive in and grab him.

Mom!

Dad doesn't know how to swim.

Why'd you rat me out? - (laughs)

Is he telling the truth? - Yeah.

Hold my bag.

The pond is down there.

But you're going up the stairs?

You ran all the way from the top for this?

Jesus!

Careful! ♪ A cheetah when he runs, a jet when he flies. ♪

Slow down! Breathe!

Grab the wall! Thank God. ♪ A shark when he swims. Touch him, feel the shock. ♪

What are you waiting for? Go catch him! ♪ A shark when he swims. Touch him, feel the shock. ♪

When did he go there? ♪ Big fish in the pond, fisherman on shore ♪

♪ Will the tiny fish escape? ♪

Go! Catch him! ♪ Or be caught once more? ♪

♪ If caught, curry or fish tank. What'll it be? ♪

♪ Who's gonna lose? Mummy or daddy? Who's gonna win? The tiny fish? ♪

Mom, is everything okay?

Anbu! Stop!

Hey. Come out!

I'll come later. Go catch him!

You sure? - Yes! Go!

Okay. Be careful. - Go get him!

Run!

(train horn blowing)

Stop!

Stop!

What? - Can I have a ride? I've never been on a tractor.

Hey! Stop!

Hey!

Sir?

Sir?

Did you see a man and a kid pass by?

Yes. There was a man chasing a tractor.

Where does this trail go?

Home.

Whose home?

Whosever home it belongs to.

(bird chirping) - (panting)

Hey!

Anbu!

♪ Dear son. Dear son. ♪

♪ Why do you despise me? ♪

♪ Dear sun. Dear sun. ♪

♪ Why do you burn me with might? ♪

♪ It's wrong that I smoked after saying I'd quit. ♪

♪ It's wrong that I broke my promise too. ♪

♪ I'm so parched. ♪

♪ I can't bear it. ♪

♪ Please show some mercy. ♪

♪ My heart is pounding. ♪

♪ I can't even move an inch. ♪

♪ Please show some mercy. ♪

Anbu...

Hey...

So thirsty...

Need water...

Anbu, where did you go?

I'm so parched.

Anbu...

(grunts)

♪ Dear son... ♪

♪ Dear son... ♪

♪ Why do you despise me? ♪

♪ Dear sun... ♪

♪ Dear sun... ♪

♪ Why do you burn me with might? ♪

Bro!

Wait up! Stop!

Hey!

Bro?

Where'd you drop off the boy?

We dropped him just past the railway bridge.

I ran this far for no reason...

♪ Dear son... ♪

♪ Dear son... ♪

♪ Why do you despise me? ♪

♪ Dear sun... ♪

♪ Dear sun... ♪

♪ Why do you burn me with might? ♪

Thanks.

Why are you sitting here? - Sit down.

Did you see Anbu?

Dad!

Hey!

Dad!

Dad!

Hey...

You led me on a wild goose chase and now you’re showing off?

Sit down.

What happened? - A marathon happened.

If you ran as much as I did, you'd have passed out.

You could’ve called and told me you’re here.

Both our phones are in the bag, Satan. Give it to me.

In this bag? - Give me the bag.

My bad. Sorry.

I thought about chasing him, but what if he runs out of sight again?

So I'm keeping an eye on him from here.

Don't worry. He can only climb up, not down.

Hey!

That bottle was in the bag this whole time? - Duh.

Give it to me. Hey!

Give it. Now!

(grunting)

(gulping)

Get lost.

Hey!

That bottle was in the bag too? - Yes, Satan. Where else would it be?

Damn.

♪ Son is on top of the hill. ♪

♪ Daddy is at the foot of the hill. ♪

♪ Daddy is with mummy. They're both dummies. ♪

♪ Anbu knows how to climb up, but not down. ♪

♪ The hill knows nothing about dad and mom’s struggles. ♪

♪ How many more stones stand in their way? ♪

♪ How much more grass clouds their sight? ♪

Don't stop. Keep going. ♪ How many more thorns must they bear on this pathless hill? ♪

♪ How many more thorns must they bear on this pathless hill? ♪

Hey!

Anbu!

Go look for him...

Where'd he go? Anbu!

Come on.

Anbu! Where'd he go?

Anbu...

Anbu...Where'd he go?

Careful.

Dad! Mom!

Mom! Dad! I'm over here!

There's a sound coming from over here!

Where?

Come on! - He's there?

Come quickly. - Coming.

Anbu? Anbu!

Hi! Over here!

Hey! How'd you get down there?

I came down that side. You climbed up the wrong side.

You're dead meat once I get down.

He's down there. Ask him what he's up to. - He's there?

Hey, Anbu!

How did you climb down?

I was scared, but I did it.

Super! Very good!

I'm proud of you! - Thank you, dad!

Like father, like son.

He needs to be scolded, not praised.

Hey. It's his first time he got down on his own. It's a big deal!

Hey, Anbu! - Yeah!

Why are you taking off your pants? - Don't look at me!

I'm going to poop!

Here? How? - I have experience! Don't worry!

Anbu! Find a good location! - Okay!

Hey! Watch out! A thorn might prick you.

I got this, dad. - Careful!

Hey, Anbu! - Yeah?

Pull your underwear below your knees. A little lower!

Okay, dad!

Have you settled down? - Yes, dad!

Dad! - Yes!

It smells like cookies.

What?

My poop smells like cookies, dad! - (laughs)

Disgusting! Quit sniffing it and get it done!

Hey!

Why are you so quiet?

Wrap it up. Let's go home!

I'm not coming home!

What’s wrong with him? - Hold on. I know what he wants.

Anbu!

I'm quitting smoking for real!

Trust me. Let's go home now.

I don't care if you smoke or not.

You're the one who'll get cancer. I'm not coming home.

Hey, Anbu. Listen- - Hey.

Be tough with him. - You want tough? I got this.

HEY!

I've been patient, but I can't take it anymore.

My legs hurt from walking. I can't breathe from climbing.

There's a limit to everything. Be an obedient boy!

Get your butt here! Let’s go home!

How was that? - Average.

Hey!

You put on your underwear without wiping?

I used a leaf to wipe, dad! - How?

It's nature's toilet paper, mom!

He's right. Toilet paper and leaves both come from trees.

Anbu!

Super! Very good! I'm proud of you!

Dad! - Yes?

You've become a cool guy! - Thanks, bud!

Did you hear that? Gen Z finds me cool.

Hey, Anbu!

Stay there! We'll come down! Okay?

If you come here, I'll run away!

What do you want us to do then? - Promise me we'll move here.

What do you mean here?

Where there's that hill, that pond, that football field, that tree...

...Dharma the Great, and friends to play with.

Promise me we'll move to a place with all this. Then, I’ll stay.

Hey, Anbu!

I'm tired. My throat hurts. You continue.

Anbu!

Do you like mom and dad?

I do!

How much? - You can't measure it, mom!

Do you want us in your life? - Yes, I want you guys with me 24/7.

So come with us!

Do you want me or not?

What kind of question is this? Of course we want you.

Then promise me we'll move here.

Now my throat hurts.

Hey, Anbu!

Fine!

Give us some time. We'll think about it. Okay?

I'm hungry. I'm going to the tea shop. Come down after you make a decision.

Hey, Anbu!

That reminds me...

Wait!

Look!

One. Two. Three.

I'm never going to smoke again!

Hey.

I'm not a smoker. I've just smoked like five times in my life.

Five or fifty times doesn't matter. You've still smoked.

Spit.

Anbu!

I quit smoking for real!

I'm so proud of you, dad!

Love you, bud!

Come. Let's go. - Wait. My knees hurt. Let's sit for a bit.

He’s on his own. - Don't worry. He knows the way. Sit down.

I've been with him for three days. - Are you sure?

Sit. Careful...

Give your body some rest.

(heavily breathing)

Wow!

We've climbed up so far. - (groans)

Wait. You usually need an inhaler if you walk like 10 steps.

You haven’t used it at all today.

I totally forgot about it. It's in my bag.

Hey!

Do the thing. - The thing?

One. Two. Three. - Spit.

(imitates spitting)

Throw it now. - Thanks, Anbu!

Maybe we should listen to Anbu and move to a place like this.

We could, but they might ask us about our caste.

Then let's go North India.

North India? What if they ask us about our religion too?

Well then, what about Europe or some other foreign country?

They'll look at our race.

Then where can we go?

I have an idea. Let's just get in a massage machine and go to Mars.

What?

To Mars? What kind of massage machine is that?

That's a long story.

What story? - A middle class story.

A story where a dinosaur hatches from a duck egg.

Come on. Tell me right now, Satan. - (laughs)

What's with the laugh?

Children climbing hills with fervor...

...parents unable to chase them, standing breathless with aching knees...

None of this is a new story.

It’s the same story from the 'Thiruvilayadal' times.

Even if we go to Mars, this story won’t change.

Although a child's wishes can be simple, a parent can never fulfill them all.

Still, they spend a lifetime quietly striving to give them the world.

So what can we do?

When time permits, let's take a break from our stressful routine.

Let's take our family and climb mountains...

...dive into ponds, run until we're breathless, watch the sunrise...

...and fly away.

FLY AWAY