Original subtitles

"Episode 4"

"Episode 4"

There's the door

There's the door

Get off

- Give me your phone - Excuse me?

- Give me your phone - Excuse me?

You're excused, give me your phone

- Now, beat it - What?

Are you gonna keep getting surprised?

They must be worried about you, right?

They must be worried about you, right?

I said beat it Come on, let me see you walk away

You're staying here until you get the tests done

You're staying here until you get the tests done

and from here, you're going straight to surgery

And I don't...

want to hear...

the word "no"

No!

No!

Sabry! Sabry!

- What's all this commotion? - Sabry!

- What's going on? - Get back! Get back!

- What's going on? - Get back! Get back!

- What is this? - Back off! back off!

- I said, back off! Ahlam! - Don't just leave him, get him!

I'll cut him!

I'll cut him!

- What is this? - Get back, kid!

- Drop that thing in your hand! - Ahlam!

What is this? What is this? What is this?

- Are you okay? - Get back

Did anyone hurt you?

You misunderstand, Ibrahim

Misunderstand what? Who are you, man?

I swear to God, I'll send you all to hell

No need for the blustering and shouting

No one touched Ahlam, or even touched a hair on her head

No one touched Ahlam, or even touched a hair on her head

Actually, when I found out she was sick,

I got her a painkiller shot and gave it to her

And in less than a minute, she was fine

And in less than a minute, she was fine

Right, Ahlam? Did anyone harm you?

No one touched me, Hima, but they took my phone

No one touched me, Hima, but they took my phone

Wait, Ahlam, talk to me, pal!

"Pal"? His name is Dr. Fawzy

Zip it, kid!

Zip it, kid!

I'll tell you, pal

You and I want the same thing

You and I want the same thing

for this girl to live and be happy

I'm covering all her medical expenses

And the surgery, she'll travel abroad to get it done

Why on earth would we do that? Are we crippled or something?

We might be poor, sir, but our heads are held high

We might be poor, sir, but our heads are held high

and we never beg for handouts

especially from the likes of you

especially from the likes of you

No, actually, you did ask for help

I was sitting in my hospital, minding my own business

and you brought her right to me

and you brought her right to me

I saw her, and I decided to help

Hospital? I see

Hospital? I see

- So you're the owner of the hospital? - Yes

Well met, thanks a bunch, sir

We don't want anything from you and the likes of you

I'm taking her and we're leaving right now

And if anyone thinks of coming close, I'll stick this thing in his gut, got it?

And if anyone thinks of coming close, I'll stick this thing in his gut, got it?

No, no one is going to come near you, it was just a misunderstanding

Great, so you got the message Now we understand each other

Great, so you got the message Now we understand each other

Of course we understand each other, since we both have the same goal

What "both" and what "goal"? Are you crazy, man?

What "both" and what "goal"? Are you crazy, man?

Or did this Cairo Stadium you're sitting in mess with your head?

Or what is this exactly?

Or what is this exactly?

No, yours truly here started from the very bottom.

I can look at someone and know how much they're worth

And you look flat broke

Yeah, alright, Mister Very Bottom

Yeah, I am broke

It's normal, there are many like us We are everywhere

But you, sir, are very unlucky

because you messed with a man who lost everything

because you messed with a man who lost everything

Meaning life is cheap to him Very cheap

And if you think about coming near him or his honor

And if you think about coming near him or his honor

he'll split you in two

So life is cheap to you

So life is cheap to you

Exactly

Is Ahlam's life that cheap to you

Is Ahlam's life that cheap to you

Is that why you didn't tell her the details of her condition

Is that why you didn't tell her the details of her condition

What business is it of yours

I'm not like you, I told her everything about her condition

I'm not like you, I told her everything about her condition

Ahlam will live if she stays with me

Ahlam will live if she stays with me

She'll die with you, choose

No, answer me

I'll live with Hima until my last breath

You heard her, sir

You'll get the phone and burn the file

You'll get the phone and burn the file

And we don't want to see your face again

You're selfish, Hima

You're selfish, Hima

Let's go, girl Move aside!

Let's go, girl Move aside!

Move aside, man!

Did that man do anything to you inside?

Ahlam, answer me, Ahlam!

Ahlam, answer me, Ahlam!

Did he do anything to you?

No, he didn't do anything

Why did you stay silent when he asked you?

Why did you stay silent when he asked you?

What did he tell you inside?

Speak up! What did that man tell you inside?

He told me what you hid from me, that I'll die if I don't have the surgery

So why did you stay silent?

- I wasn't silent - No, you were!

- I wasn't - No, you were!

I wasn't silent. I wasn't silent, Ahlam I just didn't get the chance to answer

You didn't get the chance to answer, really?

Or were you scared?

Or is it over? Has my burden become too heavy for you?

What burden? You're calling it a burden too!

What burden? You're calling it a burden too!

And scared? After everything I'm doing for you, you tell me I was scared!

Ahlam, I didn't hide anything from you

I just found out about this surgery right now from the doctor, just like you

That's still no excuse

That's still no excuse

Next time someone asks you a question like that

you answer them, and you silence them and poke their eyes out!

You tell them Ahlam and I made a pact, either we live together or we die together

Isn't that what you said?

I'm sorry

You're right

You're right

From now on, if anyone says anything to me, I'll poke their eyes out

Come on, don't be upset

I missed you

- Me too - I missed you so much

- Me too - I missed you so much

Look, don't be afraid

Look, don't be afraid

- No, I am afraid - No

Don't be afraid

You'll get treated, you'll be just fine, and we'll be happy

You'll get treated, you'll be just fine, and we'll be happy

As long as we're together, I don't want you to be afraid

As long as we're together, I don't want you to be afraid

Agreed?

So what now, what are we going to do?

So what now, what are we going to do?

No, you're not going to do anything

We'll start the treatment, and you won't worry about a thing

We'll start the treatment, and you won't worry about a thing

Deal?

I'll handle it

Hima

Will this chemo make my hair fall out?

Will this chemo make my hair fall out?

Everything in this world makes hair fall out, not just chemo

Everything in this world makes hair fall out, not just chemo

But I don't want it

I know

Shall I tell you what you want right now?

What?

What?

You want to eat, right?

- Yeah, I'm starving - Shawarma?

- Okay - Come on, get on

Come on

Hey Abu Ahlam, did I wake you or something?

Not at all, I just got back from outside and put the tea kettle on

Not at all, I just got back from outside and put the tea kettle on

- Will you have some tea? - Yeah, I'll have tea.

- Will you have some tea? - Yeah, I'll have tea.

I couldn't find the girl, Rifa'i

Don't tire yourself looking, Riyad, the girl is surely with that kid, Ibrahim

Don't tire yourself looking, Riyad, the girl is surely with that kid, Ibrahim

If I had proof of that I would have broken his bones

If I had proof of that I would have broken his bones

and rid myself of this burden I'm in

What burden, Riyad?

Does anyone see their daughter as a burden? She's a part of you, man

Does anyone see their daughter as a burden? She's a part of you, man

The part of me is lost, Rifa'i

Pull it together, Riyad, Life and death are in God's hands alone

Listen, take this

Listen, take this

roll us two cigarettes with the tea, I'll be waiting for you outside

roll us two cigarettes with the tea, I'll be waiting for you outside

Okay

Light sugar for me, Riyad

Light sugar for me, Riyad

You know, Rabab, there is no trust in this world anymore

there isn't a man left who you can tell a secret to and he'd keep it safe

there isn't a man left who you can tell a secret to and he'd keep it safe

a real old-school man There is only one

only one person you can trust with a secret, Hima, only Hima

only one person you can trust with a secret, Hima, only Hima

Yes, do you remember how many times Hima went to the hospital with us?

About six or seven times, and he never snitched once

About six or seven times, and he never snitched once

He never told anyone anything

No one knows anything about us at all

No one knows anything about us at all

Of course, Hima would never let a secret out

but those kinds of men don't exist anymore

but those kinds of men don't exist anymore

Where are we going to find a man to go with us on every trip without snitching?

Where will we find one of those old-school men?

Where will we find one of those old-school men?

Rizk, Rizk went with us on every trip without snitching

Rizk, Rizk went with us on every trip without snitching

I don't know why I don't believe him, Rabab

Rizk is an old-school man

Rizk is an old-school man

so you, if something happened

so you, if something happened

or is going to happen, you won't mention it to anyone?

Yes

Rizk!

Where have you been, kid?

Really, Nagwa?

You let the boy walk around with eyes red as blood? His eye pressure is high

You let the boy walk around with eyes red as blood? His eye pressure is high

What's wrong with them?

No, the doctor checked him and gave him eye drops, and he's fine now, thank God

No, the doctor checked him and gave him eye drops, and he's fine now, thank God

- Thank God - God bless him for you, dear

- Amen - Good night

- Let's go, Salama - Salama!

I got you that screen protector for your phone

Come by later so I can put it on for you

- Okay... - I'll bring the phone by tomorrow

- Good night - Good night to you too

- Good night - Good night to you too

Let me see your eyes, what's wrong with them?

You look perfectly fine, there's nothing wrong with you

You look perfectly fine, there's nothing wrong with you

- Did you eat? - No, I haven't

Alright, run along home I'll close up and follow you

Okay

Okay

- Hello? - The Haj really came through

God bless you both The money has arrived

God bless you both The money has arrived

Who is this?

I'm your consequences

Come on, let's go

You go on inside, I'll return the bike, get the money for the session and come back

Where will you get the money for the session?

Where will you get the money for the session?

I sorted it out, thank God

Okay, God be with you

Okay, God be with you

And with you, take care of yourself

I will

Good morning, Dad

I'm fine, I wasn't kidnapped or anything Just wanted to let you know I'm okay

I'm fine, I wasn't kidnapped or anything Just wanted to let you know I'm okay

I miss you so much

I miss you so much

Bye

Khokha?

Khokha?

Welcome, welcome, the lovely Ahlam

Welcome, welcome, the lovely Ahlam

- I missed you - You too, dear

- How are you? - Thank God

- How are you? - Thank God

Hima told me I'd stay here with you until he finds me a place to crash

Glad you're safe

God bless you

God bless you

Do you have a mattress and a pillow here for me to sleep on

or is this going to be like a jail cell?

You bet, we have everything

You bet, we have everything

God bless you

And you are easy to love, Ahlam

And you are easy to love, Ahlam

Hima is right about you

I get what you mean

So, do you have a place where I can change? I'm starting to smell a bit musty

I do, at the end of the hall on your right

I do, at the end of the hall on your right

Lock the door and make yourself at home

Thanks

Nagwa?

Nagwa?

Nagwa?

What?

I want you

What do you want?

What do you want?

Give me that phone in your hand

Just give me the phone, girl, What's wrong with you? Hurry up!

Hand it over

Unlock it

Unlock it

Come on, already!

See this number, girl?

Yeah

What about it?

This number is driving me nuts, it's messing with my head, Nagwa

This number is driving me nuts, it's messing with my head, Nagwa

I want you to find out whose it is

Handle it, call the carrier, do whatever you can

Handle it, call the carrier, do whatever you can

Just find out who owns this number

Don't worry, it's not for free, I'll hook you up with five grand

Five grand, I'll get you her mother for that much

Okay

How did you know it was a woman, girl?

Come on, nothing gets past me

Come on, nothing gets past me

As long as money is involved, there's definitely a woman involved

True

Sounds good

You're lucky, girl

You're lucky, girl

Lucky for you I'm not into the chubby ones

Good

Darn you, you scared the heck out of me

Darn you, you scared the heck out of me

Hold still, hold still, you little rascal

Let me check your hair, stand still like a soldier on the battlefield

Let me check your hair, stand still like a soldier on the battlefield

I missed you, Hima

How are you doing, kiddo?

How are you doing, kiddo?

I went with Salama and Rabab because my eyes were hurting

I went with Salama and Rabab because my eyes were hurting

Your eyes hurt? How do they hurt? Show me, show me

The doctor said it's nothing, just some dust

The doctor said it's nothing, just some dust

I missed you, Hima

Then why didn't I miss you?

Then why didn't I miss you?

What do you mean you didn't miss me, Hima?

What's the deal, Grandpa Why didn't I miss this kid?

Because he ate eggplant, sir

Eggplant?

I swear I didn't eat anything, Hima

I swear I didn't eat anything, Hima

What eggplant are you guys talking about?

Next time something happens and I don't answer

send me the message

send me the message

- Deal? - Deal

Okay, I forgive you Give me a kiss, oh boy

Okay, I forgive you Give me a kiss, oh boy

Go brush your teeth now so I can talk to your grandpa for a bit

- Okay - Okay

May God never separate you two

Or take you from us, Grandpa

What? That look hides something

What? That look hides something

Your features remind me a lot of your father, may he rest in peace

Your features remind me a lot of your father, may he rest in peace

Just the features

Just the features

But not the character

What? What's wrong with you, kid?

What? What's wrong with you, kid?

I'm ashamed

Ashamed of what?

Of you, Grandpa

You know...

when I was young, I really believed I'd become a famous football player

when I was young, I really believed I'd become a famous football player

and have lots of money

and be able to treat my mother, God rest her soul

and be able to treat my mother, God rest her soul

but I didn't become a player, nor do I have money

but I didn't become a player, nor do I have money

and I couldn't treat her

God rest her soul, she died heartbroken

Do you know that I'm really upset with my father?

Do you know that I'm really upset with my father?

I'm really upset that he didn't try harder

Look, son

God created every person with a certain capacity for endurance

God created every person with a certain capacity for endurance

Some people fall after the first blow, while others fall after the second

Some people fall after the first blow, while others fall after the second

your father, God rest his soul, tried to endure at first

your father, God rest his soul, tried to endure at first

but he couldn't

The burden was too heavy for him

The burden was too heavy for him

But other people are like mountains

No matter how hard life hits them, they stand tall, unshakeable, and unmoving

No matter how hard life hits them, they stand tall, unshakeable, and unmoving

You don't have anything of your father in you

You take after me, you're a lot like me

I know

I know, Grandpa

So, tell me, what do you wish for?

So, tell me, what do you wish for?

What do I wish for?

I wish to marry Ahlam

And to see her well

And have lots of kids with her

And have lots of kids with her

I really want to see you and Rizk happy

I just wish my luck in this world had been a little better

I just wish my luck in this world had been a little better

I really wish I had continued playing football

I really wish I had continued playing football

I definitely should have tried harder

Because if I had tried, we definitely wouldn't be in this situation

I would have been the one solving problems

I would have been the one solving problems

not the one asking for help

Forgive me, Grandpa

Forgive me, Grandpa

I'm sorry, I really am, I swear

What's wrong with you, boy? Speak up!

What's wrong with you, boy? Speak up!

All the doors have closed in my face

All the doors have closed in my face

and I have no one else to ask but you

The whole world is at your feet

The whole world is at your feet

I want the medal

I want to sell it

I don't have any money

Is that all?

There it is, in the wardrobe Go get it

Don't think heroism is found in the badges and medals people wear

Don't think heroism is found in the badges and medals people wear

Don't think heroism is found in the badges and medals people wear

No, heroism is found in the stories that live on

No, heroism is found in the stories that live on

Even if you sell it, I won't stop telling you stories of my heroism

Even if you sell it, I won't stop telling you stories of my heroism

No

No, Grandpa, please don't stop It's the only thing that brings us honor

No, Grandpa, please don't stop It's the only thing that brings us honor

I swear, we're living off your good name

Take it

Just give it to someone who appreciates it and knows its worth

Just give it to someone who appreciates it and knows its worth

I'm so sorry

It breaks my heart, I swear Please forgive me

Forgive me, Grandpa I'm so sorry

I'm sorry, Grandpa It kills me to do this, I swear it does

Give me that

You know... do you know who made up for losing Salma?

No one in this whole world replaces a lost child

You did

You did

You, Rabab

Because you're my daughter, too

Because you're my daughter, too

There's a little girl inside you that never grows up

That's what helps me endure this life

Please, Salama, for the sake of everyone you loved who is gone forever

Please, Salama, for the sake of everyone you loved who is gone forever

don't ever bring this up again

don't ever bring this up again

We are two new people now

We are two new people now

Taking whatever we can get from this world

because it took so much from us

because it took so much from us

Saad

Saad

Hello?

I... I prayed for guidance

I... I prayed for guidance

and I'm ready to do whatever you want

but the money has to reach the kids before I do anything

but the money has to reach the kids before I do anything

You know what, Mr. Saad?

- Say there is no god but God - There is no god but God

I didn't catch a word you said except "I prayed for guidance"

I didn't catch a word you said except "I prayed for guidance"

God is great, my brother

When can we run these tests?

When can we run these tests?

The sooner the better, Mr. Saad

We can...

We can come to you right now, we can come right now

- With God's blessing - God is great

- With God's blessing - God is great

- Goodbye - Goodbye

Goodbye, what? Now?

Yeah, now, let's go

Fine, true, who says no to money!

Now, now

Now, now

You are beautiful, Zouba

You are beautiful, Zouba

You are sweet, Zouba

You are sweet, Zouba

Where are you going?

Ahlam called me

You are beautiful, Zouba

You are sweet, Zouba

You are beautiful, Zouba

You are beautiful, Zouba

Azima?

Yeah

Do you have bread rolls?

Rusks

Rusks

Alright, come in

Come on, are you going to stay planted there?

Come on, are you going to stay planted there?

I'll make you tea with milk

Okay

Here is the tea with milk, Azima

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

I'm picking off the sesame seeds

Picking off the sesame seeds? Why are you doing that?

Picking off the sesame seeds? Why are you doing that?

I don't like sesame

Well, just get rusks without sesame then

Well, just get rusks without sesame then

Is that possible?

Is that possible?

Yeah it is, why wouldn't it be?

I love you, Azima

I love you, Azima

I love you too

No, I mean... I love you the way a woman loves a man

No, I mean... I love you the way a woman loves a man

Just like Hima and Ahlam

Do you believe in spirituality?

Do you believe in spirituality?

I only believe in God

Praise be to God, praise be to God

Praise be to God, praise be to God

You know, Azima

You know, Azima

there are angels all around us

And each of us has an angel here and an angel here

And each of us has an angel here and an angel here

Yes

I want to tell you a secret

I want to tell you a secret

I had a dream about you, may God make it come true for you

I had a dream about you, may God make it come true for you

I dreamt you were walking up the stairs to your house

I dreamt you were walking up the stairs to your house

and you went into your apartment where there was a sofa

and you went into your apartment where there was a sofa

and on that sofa, there was the mattress you sleep on

You lifted the mattress and found money

You lifted the mattress and found money

Then you took all that money, ran to me and gave it to me

Then you took all that money, ran to me and gave it to me

And then we just sat there loving each other, and loving each other

And then we just sat there loving each other, and loving each other

What do you mean?

Just like I'm telling you

Just like I'm telling you

You know, you have to go up to your house right now and lift the mattress

You know, you have to go up to your house right now and lift the mattress

if you find the money, then this is a vision... a vision from God

if you find the money, then this is a vision... a vision from God

And then you must do exactly what I saw in the dream

And if there's no money?

Then it was just a meaningless dream, my dear

And I need to cover up better before I sleep

Well, well, well

You just love to barge into a place and make yourself at home

like you're sitting in your own bathroom

Me? I swear I don't

Me? I swear I don't

I have to get used to people and feel comfortable with them

before I can let loose like that

Otherwise, I'm as stiff as a board

Otherwise, I'm as stiff as a board

A board!

What do you wish for, Ahlam?

You mean food?

No, what do you dream of?

No, what do you dream of?

- Anything? - Anything

Anything I want?

Yeah

Look here, Khokha

Look here, Khokha

I wish I could get better

I wish I'd never feel pain in my body again

You know, people who say heartache or a guilty conscience

hurts more than physical pain, have no clue what they're talking about

hurts more than physical pain, have no clue what they're talking about

They've never had their back seize up at midnight, waking them from the best sleep

I wouldn't wish it on anyone

I really want to marry Hima

I want to know what life with him is actually like

I want to know what life with him is actually like

Sleeping next to him in the same bed

waking up next to him, making him breakfast

waking up next to him, making him breakfast

and even arguing with each other

I really want to have his children

I want four kids with him. He only wants two, but I'll give him four

I want four kids with him. He only wants two, but I'll give him four

You know those women who get pregnant without telling their husbands?

That would be me

That would be me

I want to go out with Hima

Go to the beach... as a married couple, I mean

Go to the beach... as a married couple, I mean

Buy those big speakers and just sit and listen to music together

Buy those big speakers and just sit and listen to music together

Cook some food, go to the beach, listen to music

We'd take Rizk with us; he absolutely adores that boy

We'd take Rizk with us; he absolutely adores that boy

Me too, anyone Hima loves, I love them too

And eat shawarma, I want to eat shawarma every day, I love it so much

And eat shawarma, I want to eat shawarma every day, I love it so much

I just want to live

I want to be able to say, "You've lived a full life, Ahlam."

Because honestly, Khokha, I haven't lived or seen anything yet

God willing, He will grant you everything you wish for

God willing, He will grant you everything you wish for

Amen

See? Scorpios are such downers, I swear

I spilled my guts in ten minutes and depressed us both

I spilled my guts in ten minutes and depressed us both

Why don't you play us something to listen to?

Easy

Easy

I would never cheat on Hima

Forgive me, Hima

Forgive me, Hima

The doctor is very pleased with the case you brought in

The doctor is very pleased with the case you brought in

Bravo

Bravo

See? Just to prove to you that I'm still young and can dance

See? Just to prove to you that I'm still young and can dance

You stepped on my foot three times by the way, Khokha

Well, Ahlam, you're the one who's still learning the new dance

Well, Ahlam, you're the one who's still learning the new dance

Learning?

Just so you know, back in my neighborhood they call me the spiral dancer...

Mr. Khurshid?

Mr. Khurshid?

That's Amir's voice

That's Amir's voice

Mr. Khurshid?

Mr. Khurshid?

Mr. Khurshid?

Yes

Mr. Khurshid, how are you doing? How have you been?

- Welcome - How are you?

- Can't complain - I'm Amir, Ahlam's fiancé

- Can't complain - I'm Amir, Ahlam's fiancé

Excuse me, I swear to God, I'm really embarrassed to face you, pops

and I don't know what to say

It's about the girl that robbed you and got caught here

At your service

At your service

We serve only God, pops

I'm coming to you with a solution, not a problem

and I'm hoping, for the sake of your kind face, that you'll forgive her

and I'm hoping, for the sake of your kind face, that you'll forgive her

I mean, you wouldn't want this girl to become an ex-con or anything like that

I mean, you wouldn't want this girl to become an ex-con or anything like that

and get stuck with a criminal record She's my fiancé

I swear to God, she's a poor, simple girl

And surely, pops, you have children and understand

And surely, pops, you have children and understand

So, just estimate the value of everything

that was stolen from you, and I'll make it up to you

that was stolen from you, and I'll make it up to you

But I beg you, pops, drop the charges

Nothing was stolen

Nothing was stolen

What is that supposed to mean?

What do you mean nothing was stolen? I don't understand

Then what about that darn police report you filed?

Is it a hobby of yours to go file reports?

Is it a hobby of yours to go file reports?

Do you know her, pops?

Or is there something fishy going on that I don't get?

I'm telling you I'll pay you off, I'll make it worth your while

God is the one who provides

God is the one who provides

I see

I see

I see

What is this warehouse?

It's a huge place, God bless

It's a huge place, God bless

It could easily make about three or four apartments

And you just put some junk in it

And you just put some junk in it

Why not put people in here, at least they'd benefit and have a place to live

You know, pops

I have a friend, a dear pal

I have a friend, a dear pal

who adores this old antique stuff It's his passion

who adores this old antique stuff It's his passion

But I never understood why he likes these things!

Shouldn't this stuff be thrown away, pops?

Isn't this scrap too?

Isn't this scrap too?

Scrap?

Yeah

Like this grandma's table, who would use it?

Like this grandma's table, who would use it?

Bless you.