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My name is Ashitha. Ashitha Fathima Begum.

But people call me crazy.

I know why they call me so...

But actually I'm not crazy.

I think I am curious

Curious, I am just passionately curious.

You will complete the degree in two years. Why not finish it and then take another course?

My plan changed before that, then why should I waste two years?

You should have thought about that before joining college, now a year is wasted.

The thing is that I'm evolving, so my interests will change. Will your interests change again, then?

Might change again

I wanted to know your response to the proposal that elder uncle arranged. I'm waiting for it.

[Hums in questioning]

When they hear you're going for another degree instead of getting married it'll be like dropping a bomb.

Oh no! It's my life, isn't it? I don't want to get married and be a housewife.

Oh God! I think you've become a feminist. One day you might read about me in an English magazine.

Then our Elder Uncle would...

(Knocking on door)

(Music Plays)

Rubitha was right. Something has happened.

I convinced her on everything but Mom changed the decision.

The villain is Elder Uncle and the real villain is his son, Shajahan

Now, it's going to be a drama to marry me off to this guy.

We have to support capable and talented children to continue their studies. We are progressive, right?

But... is it right to leave all the important things in our lives and say only education is enough?

No! That's not progressive.

Uncle... this is my life's biggest dream...

To be what? To be an architect.

Wasn't your dream different last year? Uncle...

Sweetheart, dreams come and go; it doesn't matter.

Look! He wanted to be an actor and was hovering around. Did anything happen?

Finally, he started listening to me. Is he lacking anything now?

Uncle, it's not like that.

Ashitha, we've given you all the freedom to make your own decisions.

It's not because your father passed away; Our family thinks progressively.

But we haven't given you the right to make family decisions, okay?

Let's do one thing...

Let the marriage happen first. Then you can achieve your dreams, alright?

This is a trap. Uncle's elder son married a 12th-grade student, promising the same.

Now she's at home looking after four children.

Girls weren't even allowed to go to school in our time. Didn't we educate you this far?

That is terrible!

Don't belittle me. Of course, I will! Isn't there something more important than marriage?

What else? A job?

It's not just about a job. A person lives life on their own terms, right? Not by others' opinions.

Don't forget that no matter your work or status, you can't live without a man's support.

Who said that? No one needs to say it. It's a worldly truth, and it's no different for you.

So how have you lived this long without Dad?

Do you think it was because of me? Uncle was there to ensure we lacked nothing.

What if he wasn't there? Have you thought of that?

Think about it, and you'll understand what I mean.

Daughter, it's a great fortune to live comfortably under a good man.

I don't want to live "under" anyone.

I'll find and marry a good man after completing my studies and securing a job.

That's not possible. No! It is possible.

They've agreed to let you study after marriage. They won't change their decision.

I won't marry that idiot. If it's so mandatory, you can marry him.

What do you think? This isn't property built by your father.

Whether you want to go to school, eat, or buy clothes, your uncle must support, right?

If I can raise you to this age,

I know what needs to be done next. If you disagree, I'll break your knees.

Now there are only two options left. One is suicide... ...which is not going to happen.

Or I can just listen to what they say. That’s not going to happen either. Then what?

Hello Ashitha. Yeah, it's me.

Oh! It's really a surprise.

I want to see you. Yeah, of course.

Can we meet today? Sure. Just tell me when and where.

Okay.

You wanted to know that day that I ignored you since I was committed or didn't like you.

Yes

Actually, it was neither of those.

Only now have I truly realised my goals in life.

You want to become an architect, right?

I know everything. You have avoided me to focus on your career.

That’s all right. I genuinely was waiting for you Ashitha.

Do you still love me? Of course!

Are you sure ? Yes I am sure. No that!

If it’s real love or just infatuation....

It's not an infatuation, trust me.

How much do you love me?

More than anything in the world. Sure? Yeah sure.

Can I ask you something? Go ahead.

Will you marry me? Huh?

Will you marry me? As soon as possible. Even tomorrow.

I will come with you, have already packed my bags.

I am in trouble, save me!

Just promise me one thing. Don’t ever ask me to give up my career.

That’s my dream. You have to support me.

Ashitha, if you suddenly say all this...

It is a situation, Sameer. Or else they’ll get me married off to someone else.

The alliance has been finalised.

I can’t even think about marriage now.

Okay, think about it now.

Ashitha, I can’t tell this to my family. If I do, they’ll throw me out.

Then what will I do?

Just make up some excuse and stay. No, that time has passed.

Okay, how long? How many days?

Days? I need four or five years maybe? Four or five years!

Haven’t you told that you Love me more than anything in the world?

But my family situation isn’t that easy, Ashitha.

What do I do now? I don’t know, Ashitha.

Can’t you do anything? Please understand.

Came here since I was around.

The family is all prepared for the big celebration.

The guests at home are increasing day by day

They are all enthusiastic and happy. Except me!

Shajahan has come, haven’t you seen him?

Don't be just upstairs, come down! Dress well too!

May I come inside? Thank you.

Nice room.

Had been dreaming of sitting down here for long

Sit down as much as you like. No problem!

Where are you heading?

Ashitha?

Where are you heading to? I am running away.

Who are you gonna go away with? Can’t I just run away alone?

Oh my God! Sainaba, catch her!

What? Catch her, she is running away!

Will kill you!

Rubitha, I ran away. Eh? I ran away from home. I am coming there.

Now? Is it okay? No issues, come then

Share me the address soon. Will send you when once you get bus stop.

Okay.

Hello? Can you hear me? Hello! Hello! Hello!

For those who want to get down, next stop is Nitrahalli.

(Whistling to stop)

This is not the place. It’s not Nitrahalli.

Madam, this is Nitrahalli. No! This is not the place.

Nitrahalli ....

This is Nitrahalli, You should get down here.

Ugh! This is not the place. It is a small junction.

Might be next stop. This is the stop Madam.

Is there any nearby junction? No, junction around.

Even though you know the place.

I told you right? This is not Nitrahalli

Didn't you book a ticket to get down Nitrahalli?

Yes, but that place is a small junction.

Even if you know the place. This is the place, get down!.

What are you doing? Are you deaf?

This is not the place and I won’t go to this remote village!

Is there any place with the similar name?

Madam, he won’t understand if you speak in English.

Ask him in English, and he will help you to translate..

Hello! Hello! Hello!

Can you help me ?

Actually I want to go to a Nitrahalli. which is like a junction.

But these people are trying to push me out and tell that this is Nitrahalli.

( Hums in confusion)

(Nods head to continue)

Do you know English? Yes.

I want to go to Nitrahalli. But this is not place.

Where are you from? Malappuram, Kerala.

It’s a bit difficult to talk standing like this. Please find a solution quickly.

There no use in getting down in this remote place, no signal too

See what can we do. Let us not trouble them.

I am from Pazhavangadi, Thiruvananthapuram.

Shall I tell him to start the bus then?

(Nods to agree)

Brother, please start the vehicle.

What happened to your leg? Happened from a small fight.

Is your name Marar? Balan Marar.

Balan Marar.......

Why don’t you like it? Yes, It's nice.

Check if there is signal around And ask for the location.

Was the bus late, brother? Yeah, a little late.

This is all a bit difficult, isn’t it?

Rinse your mouth and have some water

I knew that cigarette smell wouldn't be fine with you.

Also, you had travelled so long.

Might have thrown up from those. No, it’s from tension.

How come? I don’t know

Why are you tensed now?

There is no signal and I can’t make phone calls.

Will receive signal from my home. Where's the nearest hotel?

There must be something to eat here. Not to have food...

Rooms are only available in Bellargudi It’s about 200 km from here.

Is it true? Yes

Ask him. Brother, Bellarkudi... I will ask him

Where is the nearest hotel room?

You’ll have to travel 6 km from here to find food. You might get something there.

Not that! Hotel room… Yes, madam.

Yes, madam. If you wait for a bus here, it’ll take half an hour.

If you wait for a bus here, it’ll take half an hour. There are no other vehicles.

Hotel! This is a very remote area, and it’s very difficult to commute.

Ask him where is it? Then why did you run off to ask him?

Brother, where should we go to find a room?

Bellarkudi is about 150 km from here. You will reach Tasahalli by 3 PM.

It’s quite difficult to stay there and it’s expensive too.

What do we do now? Don't worry.

Can I have some water?

Okay, brother,

There is signal and you can make a call too. Shall we go now?

Aren’t you coming?

Okay, I’ll go then.

Wait..

You haven’t said the name yet. Ashitha. Where is your house?

Don’t you see a big palm tree from here? Yes! It’s one km from there.

Seems very close by! Agh!

Aren't there human beings around here? Aren't we humans?

Aren't there any others besides us?

How did you trust and come with me?

Is there anything like that to be very scared of?

Is it? No.

The house owner only comes here rarely. They have a farm nearby. Mostly, I'm alone here.

An apt place live alone! Seems like I have landed on Mars.

Have you been there? To Mars?

Oh God, please let it be Rubitha Yes!

The signal is weak here. Where is it stronger?

Climb the stairs and go up. Keeping this here, okay?

Looks like he is a kind man Can't make it if I don't stay here.

Ashtiha, what are you doing? It’s all safe here, don't be concerned.

How can I not be concerned? Are you aware of all these things you are doing?

Don’t cry, I will handle it here. How can you handle?

Can you send the exact location now?

Mr Marar. Yes! Did you receive the location?

Will receive it soon. Rubitha is travelling and has some network issues.

She will send it once she gets home. Anyways, so relieved that I got her call.

Actually, what are you up to in this place?

Huh?

I am residing here. What else to be done here.

No, not that. You haven’t told about your job yet.

Working from home. What work from home?

There is enough time, I will tell you.

Okay, where is the washroom. Go left. Nothing, be back.

What is it? Thought to shower but I will take some time.

Got to clean wounds on my legs. Take your time and freshen up. Sure?

Yes please! We need to start cooking after everything Got a guest now so need to prepare delicious food.

Great! Will join for cooking with you then. Won’t be necessary. Just needs two minutes!

Is it noodles?

Ruby is playing with us by not taking the call.

It's not that she didn't answer, the call didn't go through. Maybe she set it up that way.

Ruby and her husband will suffer from this.

It's not that I am going to do something. God is watch all these.

Take some water. Basheer, Ruby is betraying us.

She must have thought that defamation of eloping With a guy isn’t enough for the family.

That must have been why she helped Ashitha to run away too.

But it’s uncertain that Ashitha has gone with Ruby.

Alright! Fine She will be only with her.

I usually hear them talk every day. She supports her in everything

Or Ashitha wouldn't have this much courage.

You have let them do get higher studies. Now they have shown face too.

Yes, that’s what I have told you before. You all used to talk about modernising things.

We need to conduct the finalised marriage as we have decided.

We have to face the people, right? So, daughter…

Let us try calling her again. If she doesn’t pick up, we have other actions too..

Seems like you have to go backwards to the place you've come from

The area gets more rural as we go forward.

Let us wait for Rubitha's message.

Get ready to leave tomorrow. The bus is at 7:45 AM.

Don't miss the bus; there's only one. Okay…

Oh wait! Please catch this.

(Musis plays)

Now we have minimal and delicious food Yes!

Do you like noodles? Yes, but if there are other options won’t have it.

Where are you going to to do the course? Depends on the entrance exam

I am planning do it in IVS , Delhi It’s the famous one in India.

In Delhi? Do you have any contacts there?

No, my son studied there. Was it in IVS?

No, for PG in Delhi Univeristy. Which course?

Journalism, it’s been over eight years.

So is he now working in a media company? No, he is now writing a book.

Book about what? It’s a novel.

Oh great! I haven’t met a writer till now. But I have met a writer’s father.

Let us take a picture. It’s not necessary. Why?

Can take it later. This is the right time. Selfie at dinner!

No, listen to me! Don’t take it now

Let us take it later, eat.

Are you scared to sleep alone?

You will receive the message tomorrow morning. Don’t lose your sleep over it.

The bedsheet is newly spread. Sleep safely. Don’t forget to set the alarm.

Keep the door locked!

(Knocking the door)

Forgot to take my phone. Where is it?

My girlfriend will call now. I forgot about it

Can’t sleep without talking to her So, good night!

Lock the door..

I need that stool’s leg. Don’t damage it!

Oops!

Hello! Hello! Hello! Hello! Hello! Hello!

Where is the coffee powder? Eh? There isn’t?

Tea powder? No. What time is it?

It’s 9 am. Eh! What?

Haven't you received the message? Yes, but the bus left by then,

Need to go 282 km backwards from here.

Then leave tomorrow. Isn’t there any other way other than bus?

Even if you have stay a day more, It’s the safer way.

Let me see the location. There isn’t signal here. Need to go upstairs.

Isn’t there a habit of having tea or coffee? Why have you bought a to full of sugar?

What is it for? Thought to buy it yesterday but forgot.

Shall I go and buy then? I am so hungry.

Woke up at six. A coffee would be nice. If I could get one, I could hold on for a while.

Let’s not just manage with that. What was your name?....Ashitha

Ashitha. Isn’t it bad to leave you alone?

You are guest, right? By the time you walk back here with this wound,

It’ll be noon. It's better I go.

That’s a valid point too. I’ll give you a bicycle.

Can you ride it ? Will ride anything!

Nice! There’s a vehcile parked downstairs.

The key is here too. Perfect, give me the keys.

That’s the house owner's vehicle. Wouldn't a bicycle be enough to go store?

I have cash with me. Yes, I have the cash with me.

Didn’t I ask you that? Hold it! I’ll go buy it.

Take this without messing around. Otherwise...

I’ll go buy it and we’ll only have lunch. Give me then!

Give, I’m hungry.

Hey! Do you really have a girlfriend? Told me yesterday, right?

Did you mean your wife? What do you think?

Wife? (Nods to agree)

I will go and come back then...

Hey! be careful.

Do you need 1kg or 2 Kg of potatoes? Eh?

1kg.. Is 1 kg enough? What else do you need?

Green chillies. Very spicy ones, shall take for 5 rupees?

Yes! yes!

What else? Coffe powder

Big or small packet? Big packet.

What else Madam? Madam!

What else Madam? It’s enough.

Okay, it’s 120 rupees.

Stop the vehicle dear. What is your name?

I don't know Kannada. Your name?

Ashitha. Are you staying with Balan Marar?

Yes. What's your relationship with him?

I just…. Do you work with him? No.

How do you know him? Actually, I just met him yesterday.

Yesterday? Yes.

(Tensed music plays)

Have you bought everything?

What is this? I am leaving. Eh?

I'm leaving. I said I'm leaving.

Did someone say something? Hello?

The police did say something.

What did they say? Didn't you hear me asking?

Where are you going? At this time when there are no vehicles...

You don't trust who took care of you until now. And now you trust the police you just met.

There's no problem in leaving. But it's not safe.

You don't watch the news, do you? This isn't like our hometown.

Leave then, but you will regret it. You won't find help everywhere, remember that!

Why did the police come looking for you? Huh?

Tell me!

My dear, if I were such a big terrorist, couldn't they have just arrested me?

Why would they follow you then? Would they follow someone for no reason?

What did they tell you? I'll tell you, but first answer my question.

Put that bag down first. Don't just stand there carrying it.

Tell me. Just sit down somewhere, dear.

The police are better than you. Tell me!

Didn't I tell you yesterday about my son writing a book? Yes.

That book is their problem. Means?

They're saying he is writing some anti-national book and is going to publish it.

Wasn’t he writing a novel? But that's what they are saying.

Actually, it's not them. The police from our hometown.

They have arrested him and put him in jail under UAPA for 9 months.

Eh? He was in jail for nine months.

First, they said he was a Maoist. Then they said he had ties to some foreign organizations.

The actual reason is his protest that happened across India.

And in many protests for the poor. Have you heard about the Adivasi land protest?

He was involved in many such activities. And there was social media activism too.

That's enough to get someone locked up in our country. And then?

What happened after spending nine months in jail?

He was not found guilty in that case. The police lacked evidence to present to court.

He got away. But someone else arrested with him is still inside.

He hasn't even been granted bail. Why?

I don't know.

One thing I do know is... So?

Shall we have some coffee now? Wouldn't that be the right thing to do?

Why are the police looking for you here now? Well, they have to decide to let us go, right?

Wherever we go, the police will be watching us.

Where do we go, what do we do... Everything is under surveillance.

Are you scared? I'm hungry.

I was in government service as a L.D. Clerk in Revenue. I retired two years ago. How's the coffee?

Not bad. I told you I would make it, right?

Since you're leaving tomorrow, Let's have a party tonight.

Yes, a party. So, let's cut off noodles for dinner.

What else then? Then we can have something else.

Okay.....

Where can I get more signal strength? Move over to that window.

Ruby madam... Are you leaving from there tomorrow morning?

Then come quickly. I have a long trip the day after.

Will be there by evening. How is he? No problems, right?

Okay. Can you send me the location? Didn’t I already send it?

What's the problem in sending it again? I am a bit busy. I'll call you later.

Give me the coriander powder.

I'll add it.

They must be calling from home. What did you just say?

Have stopped calling. They must be tired of calling.

How is Umma? Is she very worried? She would have already known it’s a plan between Ruby and me.

So there won't be any trouble

Back then, everyone used to sit on the floor and eat, right? I still prefer that.

Me too. Really?

There's not enough space on the table. so what else can we do?

Shall I ask you ....

Ask me Go on, ask.

Ladies first, go on

I was going to ask about that other case. I was wondering why you weren't asking.

I'll tell you about it. Can I ask you something before that?

What's your opinion on me having a drink? Drinks?

I bought two bottles of liquor Yesterday. That's when we met.

I haven't opened them yet since you are here.

And since we've become so friendly... What about what you drank yesterday?

That was some old stuff I had left here. Then why are you asking for permission now?

It's not that. When we're together like this, there are certain courtesies.

So if I say no...Then no. But I would not say it..

This is why I like the new generation so much. They are so optimistic.

(Grunting in pain)

It's a local liquor, only 150 rupees. To buy the same one in our place, it’s about 700 rupees.

Do you want to try? Cheers!

Are you happy now?

How's my chicken curry? Not bad

Not bad? Not bad.

Tell me the truth. Why are you living here alone like this?

Aren't you hiding something? Aren't you?

Eh?

I was just kidding

I didn't think it would be so provocative. Sorry. Who got provoked?

I'll do the dishes. I don't make guests wash dishes.

Is it fine to let guests cook chicken curry? Oh, that's right.

Alright, then let this be done too. Move.

May I say the secret that you haven't said? Aren't you done?

Your son isn’t writing a novel.

It's something related to current issues, like politics, right?

Why did you say so? No intense thinking is needed to guess that.

Isn't it true? Right? Is it?

Tell me! (Nods to agree)

This is exactly why the police have been following you. You are so intelligent.

Yeah, I used to like investigative journalism too. Then I quit.

Why did you quit? Didn’t want get too involved in social affairs.

I prefer doing something more creative instead. So, you're not interested in social affairs?

No, it's not like that. It's best to do what makes us happy and live peacefully.

Don't meddle in other's business. Does the world change just because one person wants it to?

That's a foolish thought, isn't it? Sorry, I was just speaking for myself.

Everyone has different views, and I will respect that.

How about we play a song to wrap up the party?

I listen to songs when drunk. I'll listen to songs even when not drunk, play it.

Turn on the speaker.

Probably won't get it. It's in English. Oh! let's listen.

Give me a minute and tell me how it is. Sreeram Balan is the composer.

Who's that? My son.

Isn’t he writing a book? Yes, he's meant to be an artist. What to do?

His interests became politics and journalism. May I ask you something?

What's the actual content of the book he's writing now?

I don't really know. Even if I did, it's not time to reveal it.

Oh! I'm not going to announce it. Just tell me if you know.

It's about illicit activities of certain politicians and major corporation authorities,

their international dealings, fully supported by evidence are about to be exposed.

The nation will be shocked. Many big names will be exposed.

Are you a police spy?

Yes, I am Paul Barber.

Don't tell anyone, don't betray me. You can tell them in a week, if you want.

Why a week? Will it be published before then? I won't say anything else now.

Won’t talk more about it. It's highly confidential.

Once published, will you send me an author's copy? I will give you the address.

Will you? Might be telling me to get it from a shop then.

If I need to get it from a shop, What's the book title?

I won't tell you that either. Okay, listen to the song then.

Forgot what I was about to say.. I am losing consciousness, might doze off soon.

You'll have to handle waking and morning departure.

I can't promise about my condition tomorrow morning. Okay.

(Music plays)

Alone even in the fear of fall, I zoom in fervor. Alone I aim this whole way off.

Warm again this fire hands, warm again this sphere.

Alone I aim this whole way off

Alone I aim this whole way off

Marar! Your son is great! I love it.

Does this lyrics have any special meaning?

The meaning is on the speaker itself.

(If you do not interfere in politics, politics will eventually interfere in your life - Vladimir Lenin)

You must send me this book and your signature. Okay? No excuses.

Ruby Madam. Ha….

Hmm...

Marar! Marar!

I haven't gone.

I fell asleep too, really deep. Actually, it’s not that I fell asleep.

You have to bear with me for one more day, till tomorrow morning.

Will that be an issue? I knew you wouldn’t hesitate.

There was an urgent trip. It's only in two days, Saturday and Sunday.

No worries. I'll will leave tomorrow morning.

Something's wrong. What happened? Uncle went to Rubith's flat last night.

It's a bit of a problem not what we have expected.

It would be a problem if you go there... so I will have to go Karwar

Rubitha is coming there. It's about 80 something kilometers from here.

80 km? Yes, yes, I checked.

And once you get there... Once I get there...

Will think about it. Rubitha is coming for some work and she is coming by car, that's a relief.

You should have run away from home earlier. And then?

When a wedding that everyone knows about gets called off, anger and stubbornness will be also strong.

They should have thought about it when they fixed a wedding I didn't like

Let everyone know about it and it will be a lesson too.

Let it be lesson then!

Isn't that right? That's right.

So you're here today too. Hmm…

If you want we can extend the party for one more day.

Noodles is out of the menu.

Yesterday, I told you a few things. Do you remember any of it?

(Gesturing to stop)

Tuesday is the maximum. After that, all the effort I put in so far would be in vain.

I know that. Aren't you aware of my busy schedule too?

Still, I'll call you in a bit. Call me anytime.

Just don't hesitate to call. I'll call.

Hey, the address is written here. It's Rubitha's address.

Don't forget to send the book autographed too!

Autographed?

Didn't I tell you yesterday about signing author's copy?

Oh, do you remember playing the song yesterday? Did I play a song?

Did I play a song?

Agh! so yesterday you were completely unconscious.

What else happened? I made chicken curry.

Mr. Marar got completely drunk. I remember all that.

Nothing else bad happened, right? Something bad happened......

You were a bit troublesome yesterday. I just let it go.

What's the problem? Should I tell you? Yes!

There weren't issues, I was just kidding.

But you told me all the secrets.

The book's content and it will be published within a week.

You said a few other things too I'll tell you about that later.

I don't need to say anything about the book, it's all done.

Everything can't be taken in one go. You take that mat and light.

Wait! What's the problem? What problem?

Hold on. What else are you hiding from me? You've told me so much so tell everything.

Is there something wrong with me then? You want to know everything, don't you?

Then why did you tell me all that? Why did you play the song?

Humans tend to have some curiosity, Don't they?

What do you want to know? Ask. Two questions.

I got two questions; Question number one: What are you doing living here alone?

If parents have intelligent and thoughtful children, then they got problems too.

Just like your mom and family are suffering now.

By the way, I didn't mean you, I was talking about my son.

Grab that light and mat and come along

What about my question? Go get what I told you first.

Hold this.

There's more to take. We'll take that. Tell me this.

The things I'm about to tell you now aren't very pleasant.

Should I tell them If you're going to tell me then I'll listen.

There's just one correction to what I've been saying since yesterday. What is it?

My son isn't just sitting somewhere and writing a book as you imagine. Then?

So everything about the book was just made up?

None of that was made up. It was because of that book that the police falsely imprisoned him.

They raided our house and his friend’s house.

I told you the police released him after nine months in jail, right?

After that, exactly on the fourth night, Some people came to our house and took him.

They said they were police and needed to take a statement from him.

But after that, we heard nothing from him. His phone was switched off.

We went everywhere we could and told everyone Even filed a complaint.

It was all for nothing. No God heard our prayers.

After a long time, one day we saw it on the news....

In some forest ...

He was killed by the police.

He was shot dead.

The news said he was a Keralaite among the Maoists killed in a police encounter.

His photo was on TV and in the papers.

His sense of justice was too strong.

To live here, you need more strength to fight the wicked rather than to fight for justice.

But they killed my Sree Ram

Keep it there.

Let me get some water

He was close with his mother Was the only child too.

She wanted to fight the case until he got justice even if it meant to end up on the streets.

Many people came to help us but it didn't make any difference.

The case is still ongoing…. But there's no hope.

What was your question?

It was why I came to stay here, right?

One attempt, just one last attempt..

They have finished him in the name of that book so...

I want to publish that book.

The world needs to see it. Won't that cause problems to you?

I need to do it without causing problems. It's going to be published by a UK company.

A UK-based Indian company. They're the ones publishing

To meet them I am going to Bangalore the day after tomorrow.

If I can hand everything over to them, my duty here will be over.

Check if there is signal. It's full signal.

So, do you have a copy of the book? He had secured it somewhere else before his arrest.

But I only found out about it recently. That's when this effort began.

Yeah, tell me. I just left the hospital

It'll be late by the time I get home. Can we talk tomorrow morning?

No way, no way. Call me when you get home today. It doesn't matter how late it is.

I will see..

Not that "I'll see," you have to call. Okay.

What happened?

Any problem?

Didn’t I tell you about going to Bangalore? I can't drive.

He's coming with the car. These things need to be done very carefully.

But hasn't got time yet to do that because of his busy schedule.

Seems like it’s all a risky game.

Marar Sir.

Shall I have a peg too. Hello? What is it?

What is it?

I've heard the new generation is like this. What's wrong in that?

Nothing's wrong with me. Then pour it.

Don't worry, it's not my first time.

Pour and drink, I have no part in this sin. Sin? Then what about you, Sir?

Go on, drink!

Please pour me one, Sir. No, I won’t.

Is this how you treat a guest?

There's no other glass. No need for another one, just pour it!

Enough.

Must have drunk before. Yes! twice.

Marar…. You don’t have to worry

Everything will be fine. It will be great.

Does your family know about all this?

No! It will be murder.

I didn't expect it at all. The thrill is in the unexpected.

Still, a girl from Malappuram...

Don't underestimate Malappuram girls. We wear sleeveless, play flash mob and have alcohol too.

Can I sit with you, man?

Man …I think your son is so lucky to have a father like you.

You are great and very strong.

And you are also so lucky to have a son like him.

He is a genius.

I also wish for a different life like this.

Not like everyone just goes to work, and we go too.

People get married and we do too. Definitely boring.

Do you want that? Yes, yes!

Marar... Shall I tell you something?

Or rather before that, Shall I tell you something else as well?

Actually, I'm a police spy.

Shall I tell you something else now?

I love you, man.

Am I high? Yes, you are! Eh?

A bit....

Hey! Hello?

I'm leaving.

Who said that? Now do as you please..

What? Nothing.

Tell me. It's nothing. Is it time for the bus?

Please tell me what it is.

Didn't I say it's nothing? Can't you hear?

Again and again...

See, it won't be a problem I can manage. But.. Then what's the point of discussing it?

Bus might leave soon so don't waste time.

Won't you let me go in peace?

Is it an issue from the publisher's side?

Then...The one who agreed to come along has backed out.

The one who said he'd come with the car.

Did you call anyone else?

This isn't a job that anyone can do. It's a bit risky.

So what will you do? Something has to be done soon.

Then don't waste time. I need to think. There's no time left.

There will be a way. Definitely. I'm sure.

Nothing else then. I will call you when I get there.

Thank you for everything.

Don't back out no matter what. You can do this. Send me the author’s copy too. Bye!

I have an idea. The house owner's vehicle is here. I can drive, shall we go?

I'll call Rubitha and tell her I'll be back in two days. You can call to Bangalore and prepone the meeting.

Shall we go soon then?

Don't you think I can do it? I love adventures too. Okay?

What else now? I have a license.

Come on!

But it's not as easy as you think.

The documents are not here. They are in three places and in three portions.

You have to go to all three places, collect them and bring them to Bangalore.

It might happen without problems as well.

Didn't I tell you? The police are watching. Besides that, the RNS people are also watching.

Are you scared?

But one thing is...

Who is it? Who is it? It's Rubitha. She's calling to know if I've left.

Hello Rubitha.No, I was about to leave.

It's almost time for the bus.

And I'll be back in two days. There's a small matter.

Yes, I'll finish it quickly and come back. Then I'll call and inform you. Hang up now!

Call whoever it is quickly and set it up. Don't waste time. Let's go.

(Music Plays)

Shall we go? Yes.

Hello, three o'clock in the afternoon or maybe earlier. Kamala, leave a bit early from there

So we won’t have last-minute rushes. Actually, it won't take me as long as yours. But I'll come early.

I'll be there before you arrive. And one more thing, hello?

Yes, you really need to be careful

The RNS people have strong doubts. They are not directly confronting us only because my father is in service.

Don't worry about that, there's no chance of anyone noticing us.

Will only call if it's urgent. Keep your phone accessible.Okay.

Who is this? Kamala, Sreeram's friend.

Girlfriend? I don't know if she is his girlfriend or friend?

Kamala has half of the book.

Shankar has the remaining portion. You said it was in three places, right?

The third place has the hard disk data with the evidence. Are all of them friends?

Two of them are his friends. I don't know Shankar

If they had sent soft copies, we could have avoided going everywhere to collect them.

They are not the kind of people who can do that. Kamala is the only one who can.

She's even afraid to move. You can't blame her. She has seen what happened with Sreeram.

Don't be afraid. Nothing else will happen.

You just have to run everywhere and the only hurdle is the distance.

Oh no! Should I stop? Shall I skip them?

It's okay. It's probably just a normal checking procedure.

Have you got the vehicle registration documents? Let's see.

Where are you going to? Gudda betta

Where are you coming from? Nitrahalli

Doesn’t she speak? She does not know Kannada.

How is she related to you? Is she your daughter?

She is my friend's daughter.

Jacob! Coming Sir. Please get off the vehicle for checking.

He said to get out.

Give me that bag.

No, I can’t give my parent’s number and address. I will give mine!

What! Your phone, please.

No, it’s my personal thing and you have no right to ask this. What is it?

They have no right to get my phone and my parent’s details.

Since I am above 18 years old, they have to deal with me rather than my parents.

Why do you need her phone if you have collected her number and other details?

We are aware of what needs to be done; don't try to lecture us!

Hey!

Let them go!

Okay, you can leave.

Don’t just stand there, check at the back too. Yes Sir!

How was that?

Seems like you have messed with police before? Never underestimate Malappuram girls, man!

What is it? Who is it? Kamala has sent me another number to contact.

Hello, what happened? Is this number already in use or a new one?

It's new and has not yet been used.

Oh, okay. Then call in this number. Don't call the through the other number.

Is there any problem? Hello?

Well. I had a doubt if someone was tapping the call. Maybe it's just my imagination.

I said it because I kept hearing a beat sound now and then.

Call only through this number. Okay? Okay...

Hello Kamala. Where have you reached?

Let's me see. Half the distance is covered.

Kamala, are you there yet? Yes, shall we make it for tomorrow?

I'm a little scared of what will happen if you come here.

What's the problem? I was actually about to leave.

Then two RNS people came this way. I don't know if they came sensing something or not.

Are they still there? Not now, they left. But...

Kamala, you're just feeling this because you are in tension. It's just your fear; there is no problem.

No, I know them very well. They are people with no sense or maturity. I'm already on their radar.

What do you say we do now? You shouldn't come here now.

Let's find a way tomorrow. Kamala, we planned this by calculating all these distances.

Isn't it because the situation is problematic? We can’t take a chance?

The situation is not worse; it's just a probability.

We have to go back all the distance we came. And then come back tomorrow again.

Everything will go wrong. If you don't understand what I'm saying then what can I do? I can't risk it!

We have already fixed these. Don't make decisions just looking out for yourself.

It's not just for myself; I am concerned about you too. Don’t think about us.

But I'm afraid for myself as well, Bye then!

Pick up.

Hello Uncle, please try to understand. It’s not just regarding my safety.

He trusted me with this work, I can't just let it be in vain at the last minute.

I know it's difficult for Uncle, but please do something. Hello?

Okay, then I'll check things here and update. Call this number If anything comes up.

Shall I take a U-turn?

Okay.. cool

(Music plays)

Chandra, the plan has changed. We are coming to you now.

But please be careful. Okay then.

(Music plays)

Alone even in the fear of fall, I zoom in fervor. Alone I aim this whole way off.

Hold even in this frailness hold even in this faint. Alone I aim this whole way off.

Warm again this fire hands , warm again this sphere.

Don't mind others, you should call your mother.. She needs to deal with everyone’s pressure.

So what about me? It’s not easy for me as well. These people made such a huge problem.

Now let them solve it themselves. What else can I do now?

If you want me to call, I will call. Not now, wait a bit.

Where is the washroom?

Put fuel for 2000 rupees.

Is it diesel or petrol?

Put diesel.

We were like a family in our hometown Then they sold off their home and settled here.

Sreeram and Chandran were like brothers.

So, the book was written there. There were raids and

Chandran’s family suffered a lot from it.

Alone even in the fear of fall, I zoom in fervor. Alone I aim this whole way off.

Hold even in this frailness hold even in this faint. Alone I aim this whole way off.

Shall I tell you something that I don't still understand?

Would a book cause such a huge issue?

Actually, is there any other problem? That's what you think since you don't read the newspaper properly.

Sreeram is not the first person to be killed for writing a book in India.

Chandran changed tomorrow's plan to today. He did mention that.

This was Sreeram's room. He was always in here. Sit down.

Please sit down.

We see would only see each other to have food or when we go out.

All the writing was done in this room.

After Sreeram was arrested and taken away, They also took Chandran into custody.

They kept him there for a whole day. We were so scared.

Did he mention that to you?

Do you know what the police did here? They even raided the kitchen and messed up everything.

They pumped out all the water from the well with a motor, saying he was hiding there.

I thought Chandranettan's arrival was with the hard disk. But it was to tell us where the hard disk was hidden.

When I heard what he said, I couldn’t differentiate if it was reality or fantasy.

It was like a situation one would see in movies.

But he can't be directly involved. So, we have to do that

This is the craziest thing that I have ever had done in my life.

Are you going to the funeral?

Just 10 minutes, we are relatives from Kerala Okay Sir, you may go.

What are you doing? Are you cleaning?

I had to urgently leave to somewhere. Could you please leave soon.

Okay, No problem.Let us go now.

Isn’t this over yet? It’s annoying that people won’t listen.

Let's go..

We were not ready to back off, but this time, he didn't take anyone with him

He took off all alone.

(Grunting in pain)

These two people are driving from a long distance. Now, things shouldn't change because of you.

Will be there by noon.

They will halt in a place and then reach by noon

You should be there by then. Okay.

Please eat something and leave. Don't you understand when I tell you something?

But won't they be hungry? If they eat a little something and go...

No, let them go as soon as possible. They'll come back for a peaceful gathering.

Will come later. Let us leave from here before anyone finds out.

Call me whenever you need anything. See you soon.

I felt so nervous at that time, thinking about it now is very thrilling.

Isn't it? Isn't it better if the thrill is a bit less?

For bigger things, the risk elements are intense, So when the risk increases, there is excitement.

Do you want such a thrill at where you are heading now?

Will there be trouble?

Probably not. Tell me the truth .

Nothing will happen. Be brave.

Yes, Lakshmi. Are you outside?

Yes, I came to the shop. Did you take your medicine?

Yes, I did. You should go to sleep. The network will be gone soon. I'll call you in the morning.

Call me when you get back home. Why are you unnecessarily staying awake?

Shouldn't you be sleeping? It's okay, call me.

Yes, I'll call. So, haven't you told to lover anything?

After her son left, she became mentally a bit weak.

Now she's very scared thinking about me on if something will happen to me.

Will someone do something to me? I'm the only one left for her.

Are you tired?

I'm thirsty, can you get some water? Then stop here and get water.

Should I go? No, I'll get it. Oh!

You can sit here, I'll go.

Water How many bottles?.

Chilled or normal water? Normal.

Don't you have Lays for us? or something like chocolate.... .

Don't be scared; aren't we your friends too? Are you alone? Shall we drop you off?

Hey! been waiting for you so long. Come here!

Who is this guy now?

Have some water.

If Marar hadn't come... Why did you feel like coming at that time?

They walked past me. I felt something was wrong.

Rascals, why are all these men like this? They'll be everywhere and some even will poke.

Some will comment and those who can't even do that will stare shamelessly.

Why are they like this? Not everyone is like that.

Isn't this a cliché dialogue? Say something else.

Don't you have anything to say now? What can I say now?

No valid reasons for these things then

Hello! Hello!

Hello!

We need a room. No, two rooms.

Why waste should you waste money? One is enough. Let's have two.

One is enough. Do you need any other services?

What!

Any other services? Do you have a room available here?

Yes Then take down our address and give us the keys.

I've driven more today than I have in my whole life.

Too tired. Anyway, it was a good experience.

Let me take a shower. Ladies first. Alright.

We will leave a bit late in the morning. It will be around 10 AM when I wake up.

Sleep peacefully. Go to sleep.

MIght be 8 AM then? Okay then

Thank you. Will you be waking me up?

Yes I will Thanks again.

Heard your phone ringing.

Is there any problem, sir?

Hmm..Okay.

Okay, I can definitely do that.

Thank you.

The meeting has been changed.

The publisher from UK will departure a bit earlier.

They have told us to meet earlier.

In that case, we have to reach at Kamala's house by noon.

To reach there by noon, we have to reach Shankar's by early morning.

To reach there by early morning, we have to start now.

We don't have to start immediately. You can sleep for an hour. I am not sleeping and will wake you up.

Man! How can I? We would kill ourselves by accident.

If we miss this meeting, we can only meet them next February.

They might lose interest by then.

We have made it this far.

No way, I can't make it. Let us see if we have other options.

Okay, let us go then

Can leave after resting for a while. I am gone if I sleep a bit more. Let's go!

Your over-smartness is ruining our peace. Don’t be tensed, I am alright!

Finish everything and will call evening. Did you call Mom? No.

If I am so tensed so imagine your mom's situation

Will call her... When will you? Will do…

Diesel Okay.

Have you gotten up? We have got so much to do.

Is this Shankar's company building? Who are you? Where are you from?

I came to see Shankar. He told me to come here. He did mention someone coming. Is that you?.

Yes, it's me. We arrived a bit early. We came quickly since it was a night journey.

That's alright, come in; please sit here.

We have gotten this far; we will be there soon. You may sleep. Chandran I don’t think I can.

Will call you later then. He didn't mention it would be a girl, only that someone would be here.

He just said to do what that person needed.

That's fine. Behind there is water and a bathroom.

What did he say? There is a bathroom behind.

What is there to laugh about?

Hello! Did you get it? No, I got a message saying " Sorry, late."

It's already late now. If it gets any later, there's no point in coming.

It won't happen. He knows the situation too. He will come.

Don't worry. Okay.

Is everything okay? Yes, on the way. Where are you?

Haven't left yet. Will leave soon What happened? Still waiting.

He haven't arrived yet, but they'll be here any minute. Once they arrive we'll leave. I'll call you then.

Marar.....

Yes! Can you beat scare away that dog?

Chandra, that's not what I'm saying. Alright, what time is it now? Atleast he could have tried to contact us.

If he wanted us to come, we could have gone there, but he hasn't mentioned where to meet.

He won't hesitate to come. Let's wait a little longer.

What's the point of coming whenever he wants? We need to get it there on time.

Isn't it supposed to be there by 4 o'clock? Yes, but what time is it now?

It's about 300 kilometres away. He should at least pick up the phone to know what's happening.

Isn't the call going through? No, it isn't.

Let's see what's happening. I'll check if I can get his other contact

Kamala, they haven't arrived. Still waiting. So, things won't happen at the time we expected.

Hello?

Yes, we'll wait. What else can we do? What else can we do?

No, let me tell you something. If everything doesn't go according to plan, then it's safer for me to go back.

In case someone is following us, it would be like showing them the place. Everything will be lost

I should only be there if things happen today. Do you understand?

So what should we do? Give me some time. Let me check

How much time? I'll call you. Please call soon.

He might be facing some problem. Or else Shankar Sir would have come.

Kannappa, clean the inside of this shed. Okay!

My doubt is whether something went wrong on the way.

Knowing that this person is coming with this what if someone else...

Chandra, what should I do now? What should I do now?

Hello? Didn't he send another message saying he's coming?

What's the point of just sending messages like this? It's almost noon.

Is there any other method? Hello, can you hear me?

There's no way, right? What to do now? We tried looking for other contacts and nothing happened.

What else can we do but wait and see?

Who is it? Kamala.

Please pick up the phone and talk.

Ashitha, will you be upset if I make a decision?

Don't worry about it. We tried our best. Even if we get it now, we won't reach there on time.

It's okay, let's move on. Call Kamalaa and inform the updates..

Hello, Kamala, just a minute.

The food is getting spoiled this time,

have given everything. Why waste it unnecessarily? Will get some money from it now.

Don't worry about it anymore. Let's drop everything. You can go back. Sorry for all the trouble.

Are we actually dropping this?

There's no other way, Kamala. It's been too long. Don't take the risk, go back. Okay then.

Can we get another appointment with them after a while?

Right? I don't know.

That's not the only problem. We can't just keep it like with us since it's dangerous.

So... Shall we leave from?

Where? Sir, food is almost ready. Wash your hands and come.

Let us have the food.

You must be hungry, right? Let's eat and go. Where are we heading now?

Let's leave from here for now and then think about it.

Lunch will be ready in 5 minutes.

Received a message saying the item will arrive now.

There have been multiple messages like that. That's not it.

Hello?

Hello? The two-wheeler is on its way. It will be here soon.

Someone else is coming with it. Is it someone else? What happened to the other one?

I don't know. Something happened. Great! It's all complicated now.

What's the point of him coming now? We're about to leave. Wait don't leave, we have made it this far.

Hello?

Someone is coming this way. But It's not Shankar Sir.

Looks like they're coming this way.

What do we do now? We didn't get it when we needed it.

How about we give it another attempt? What attempt?

If we call them again, maybe we will get some more time. Since they've already booked flight tickets...

Okay, let us call them.

Balan Marar? Yes. Shankar Sir told me to give this to you.

Okay, sir.

What's up, what are you doing now?

What did he say? We have to be there by 6.30 pm.

Five hours.... Five hours and 300 kilometres from here.

60 kilometres per hour.

The speedometer goes up to 160. We can try it if you want.

Sure? Let's see.

The roads are not as good as we think. Let us try.

My thing is okay, but what about you... Let's try and see what happens.

Take the bag!

Sorry, I have to go quickly. I'll see you again. Thank you. Can't you eat something before you go?

We have to go so far, see you later!

Kamala, can you hear me?

Hello? I can hear you. Okay, Kamala.

There's no time to make copies, so leave that. Ensure you're not late when you get there. Hope there won't be any family issues, right?

Grandfather is the only one there. So it won't be an issue.

We can't even waste a second now. Call me as soon as you get there.

Can't we ask Kamala to take all the photos and send them? We both might reach there at the same time.

By the time we reach Bangalore, won't there be enough time to get the pictures? There are so many pages; we can't send it on time if any technical glitch happens.

It's a problem if we miss one page.

Hello? Where are you?

I got off the bus and got into a taxi. I'm close by. I'll be there any minute.

Okay, Kamala, can you do something? By the time we arrive, can you stay near the bypass?

We can save up some time by heading to the place directly.

Will it be difficult? Yes, I'm scared, but...

it's okay. I'll do that. Okay.

I will be coming back please wait for 10. minutes. Okay.

How much is it? It's 100 rupees, Madam.

Don't wait. Just go.

Said that you wouldn't come.... Will talk about it later.

I told the kid next door to come at night. Shall I tell him not to come?

Who are you looking at?

Hello? They have figured out everything. You shouldn't come here now.

What happened? They have understood everything and are checking the vehicle I came in.

They have let the vehicle leave. But they haven't left.

Where are you now? I'm home, and they checked the vehicle after dropping me off.

I should have come on that vehicle to the bypass road. How many of them are there?

There are four or five people. Are they still standing there?

They're leaving. Kamala, do one thing. Observe their movements. We're almost there.

Certain that we will come there! No, don't come here. They are so determined and will definitely check for it.

Listen to what I'm saying. We can't go back now. It was the same yesterday, it will be the same tomorrow too

Don't worry, there won't be any problems. We can manage this.

You don't understand the reality of this. They will check you. You shouldn't come here.

What don't you understand? Will the problem be solved if we don’t come?

What if they come back now and check the house?

They haven't entered yet since it's a policeman's house. The policeman isn't there now, right?

We only have a way now. Let us do the things as we have planned. Nothing will happen.

Be brave, we have struggled so much this far.

Watch their movements. Will call back and tell you what needs to be done.

What is it?

Ashitha, don’t be tensed. Water…

Don't be scared. It's just that Kamala is very anxious.

Do you think I would do something that harms you.

Trust me! there won't be troubles. We have got this far.

Trust me on this.

Let's go..

Get inside, let us compensate for the time gone by driving fast. Wait, can I make a call?

Is it necessary now? Give me one minute.

Hello. Mom..

You don’t have to rush now. Shajahan is looking for another marriage. They have decided to find someone and get married on the given date.

It's good that you left. Otherwise, no one here would have listened to us. Everything is fine here, none will say anything to you anymore.

Mom, did they cause you any trouble? That's okay. Anyway, you're at peace now

But now it's your responsibility. You have to show them that you can live without being under anyone's control.

Then only they can understand the power of women. You can stay with Ruby for a few days.

Aim for the entrance exam now. Is Ruby with you? Can you give her the phone? Mom I am outside. I'm a bit busy. I'll call you later.

When? I will call you in the evening.

Get inside!

Can you hear me? Yes, I can hear you.

You have to do two things before we get there. What is it?

One important thing before that, always be available on the phone. Where are you now?

I'm inside the house now. Okay. Don't go outside until I tell you.

They shouldn't know any of the movements there. Okay.

Did you ensure that it’s the file? Yes, it is.

Did you check all the papers? Yes, all the papers are there.

We're almost there. What's the situation there? I don't see anyone now. But I can't assume it's safe.

How about grandmother? She will probably be fine.

We have reached the junction. Is it left or right? From the junction... it’s right.

Did you see the transformer? I can see a water tank on the side.

Water tank? Yes, just passed it.

You must be coming from the front then. Didn't I tell you to take a right? Stop now, we need to go back!

There is no purpose in going back; I can see you now.

They are behind you!

It is him!

Hey, Siva! Go that way. Go that way. Come! Come!

There's a window on the right side. You have to come here. I won’t come out. Tell me clearly if it’s right or left?

The vehicle entered the compound!

We're here, Kamala. Hello?

Kamala!

Marar! They are at the back Take the vehicle.

Kamala, Hello?

Hey, Siva! Go that way. Go that way.

I can come to the front, but they are there….

Put the bag down, give me that bag. Stop the vehicle.

Didn't I tell you to stop the vehicle! Move to the side, man

Dude, we got the vehicle, come quick!

What do you mean by it’s near the airport? Doesn’t the place have a name? I don't know that.

Remember that they are coming only to pick you up. Don't make them wait, okay?

Please hold..

Hi...

THERE IS A BLACK HOLE BEYOND THE STATE

Hello. It's not clear. Can you hear me? Yes, I can hear you.

Okay, what did you say about the car? Someone will come to fix the car. They'll pick it up and repair it.

You can come quickly then. Okay.

She's too young. What is your name, lady?

Ashitha, Ashitha Beegum. Ashitha Beegum...

I think I will see you again.

Hello? Yes, I can see.

My car has arrived. Should I wait until the mechanic comes? No need, it's uncertain to stay here longer.

You can leave before the next problem occurs. What’s upcoming now?

Is there a problem? That's how it's been so far. I will take care of the car.

Shall I leave now?

Okay then. No sentimental dialogues, no drama, just goodbye. Will call and rest everything is as we have discussed before.

I don't have anything to gift you Will you give me that cap?

This?

How is it?

Let's go.

He has no idea on how grateful I am for the unforgettable experience.

Sreeram will be happy. And for Marar; of course it’s party time!

He deserves it. At this moment atleast.... He is the most successful father in the world.