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The Bible, Quran and Bhagavat Gita preach the same message.

If someone hurts you, we should love them back.

If someone slaps you on the right cheek, give him the other cheek.

I know this teaching may not fit this village.

Here's what I mean. If you can't forgive your enemy,...

...try to at least love your family, relatives and friends...

...as much as you can.

Have you ever felt how beautiful love is?

When you love someone, they feel something wonderful about you.

Jesus Christ loved the one who betrayed Him...

...and the one who crucified Him.

Although betrayal and violence are part of human nature,...

...the Son of God knows how to love them in return.

We pray for His return, even if He returns again and again.

I believe those who harm others will stay the same,...

...by following what he taught.

We're here to do his work.

The Bible teaches that forgiving others and giving your soul...

...to those you love is the greatest selfless act.

We journey with the people we love...

...for a certain time and for a reason.

Without love, the journey has no meaning.

If we are faithful shepherds,...

...God will choose not to return to the world.

Madhan! -Father?

Yes, father?

Why didn't you come to mass? -Father, my child was sick...

...and my wife was at the hospital with her.

That's why I hurried to look after her.

Take care of her. Come and see me once you get back.

Okay, father.

Anthony.

Did you ask me to come, father?

Check if everyone has come for the death memorial.

Okay, father.

How was today's catch? -I caught around 2 kilos.

Is she asleep? -Does she sleep without you?

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mom!

Where is dad? -He will come.

Are you asleep, my sweetheart?

Mom, she must be in a deep sleep.

All right then,...

...I'm off to fish and will come back soon.

Okay, dad. Have some tea first.

Dad, wait for me. I'll come with you.

Please take me with you. -Come to daddy.

Dad, my teacher gave me five stars today.

My clever girl!

She gave me a 'very good' too.

Everyone in the class gave me a round of applause.

Open your mouth.

Mom taught me English.

So, I gave her three of my stars. -What about me?

Dad, why does mom call you dad too?

You're only my father, aren't you? -How do I call you?

You call me 'mom'. -Then how do I call your mom?

You call her 'mom'.

Ashok, even after returning from Qatar,...

...you still remember the job. You still catch fish like before.

Get over here.

Grab the net. -Lift the anchor.

Heave it up. -On my shoulder.

Uncle, how was today's catch?

Not much, only about 200 kilos.

Hey, fool! Isn't 200 kilos enough for you?

Didn't you catch 2,000 kilos before or was that a lie?

This is less than that.

Who said you didn't catch much?

You can't catch fish the way we used to.

There are forty two-inch nets and forty 2.25-inch nets.

We can cover the whole sea.

Next week, we'll catch up on the amount you said.

Put all your frustration into fishing. Go away!

Ulakka, I've put your fish in here.

I took some for Ashok and me. Give some to brother.

Okay. -By this year,...

...I'll beat those old men by catching at least one fish more.

It's not the net or the boat.

It's the one who fishes.

Take this.

Go ask aunty to make it spicy.

Then spill all your words.

The truth can be bitter, my boy.

I'll tell aunty to mix some poison along with some spice in the curry.

Poison tastes better than your aunty's curry. Get lost!

Buddy, come on.

Hey, pass the ball to me.

Nikson, come on, kick the ball.

Give me the ball.

It's not the net or the boat, it's the one who fishes.

Mom, hurry up, I need to go to the market.

I'm done. Go on.

Remember to get some onions when you return.

Okay. -All right, girl, we're off.

Don't forget to cook something good.

I'm going to smack you.

I'll pick you up after school.

Bye.

Theeban, what can we do if the price is too low?

Come on, let's go. We'll see how it goes.

Ashok, check if the tea has enough sugar.

Do you think I have diabetes like your husband?

Put more sugar. -I'm going to kill you.

Why? Looks like we caught very little today.

It works well in the east.

Every vendor is over there. It's cheap too.

Deva bought the fish at a good price.

Theeban's catch was really good. But the price for his fish was low.

I felt sorry for him. He sold his fish at a bargain.

It might have been better if he hadn't caught the fish.

Anthony, do you want a cup of tea? -No thanks, sister.

Okay, I'm off.

I heard the monsoon season makes it easy for us to catch cuttlefish.

We catch only what's possible.

Sammati, instead of lending your boat,...

...why not lease it for a month? We could make more money.

Giving his share to me and lending my boat to him...

...isn't for money.

It's about our bond.

I was just asking. Ulakka, it's getting late.

Take your money. -I'll take it later.

Ulakka, let's go.

Ulakka, seems like you're expecting a call.

Sister, bye. -Sammati, we'll be back later.

Mom!

Mom! -Dad, I'm here!

Mom, we're out of soap. -The soap was under the stone.

Sister, guess what happened last night?

What is it? -I was fast asleep.

When I woke up, the window was open.

A shadow appeared on top of the fridge.

Suddenly, it jumped onto the table.

You know I have a big TV. It went behind it.

Then it ran to my new sofa set and jumped up there.

On the other side is my dining table.

It went under the table.

I was really scared and had no idea what to do.

Then I turned on the light.

It was only a cat. -A cat?

Yeah, that really scared me.

Hey, Raani! You never miss a chance to gossip!

He is calling. I'll come in the evening.

Yes, I'm coming. This man has no other work.

Brother, bye.

She could tell right away that it was a cat.

She was indirectly saying she has a lot of stuff at home.

She was also saying that she bought a new sofa set.

Such a silly lady!

Mom, I need some money. -Where's your salary?

I have to collect it this evening.

Give me some money, mom. I have to go.

It's in the plastic box. Go take it.

I have no clue when Baskar will kill you.

Be quiet, dad. -Is this how you raise your son?

Your son will be just like you.

Tell me you've never been beaten by my dad?

I married you out of pity.

Now, he has the nerve to complain about my son.

Or you would have ended up marrying Kamal Hassan.

What? -Nothing, dear.

Have you showered? -Get lost!

Ashok, come. -Hey, where is she?

Are you looking for Uncle Baskar? -Who wants him?

Then, do you mean Big Brother? -Not your brother, but your sister.

Okay, then buy me some sweets. -What?

Go find her yourself then. -Wait!

Sister, I'll take two sweets. -Okay.

Here you go. Tell me, where is she?

All right, touch my feet. -You asked for sweets, didn't you?

Touch my feet, you fool!

Come on, tell me.

She went there just now with Ulakkai's sister.

Just now? -Yes.

My cutie pie!

My little bell boy! -Don't touch my bell?

Get out of here and don't ever come back.

Look at him and his bike.

Ulakka! -Brother?

Ulakka! -Yes?

Come on, hurry. I've got to go. -Coming.

Mom, get my shirt. I'll eat a bit later.

Where are we going? -Just get on the bike.

Caroline? -Yes.

She's in there.

I'm looking good, right?

It's time. She'll be here shortly.

You've been saying this for five years.

For me, please.

Then say that it's time and she'll be coming soon.

The time has come. Your girl will be here shortly.

She'll look at you, you'll stare right back.

Then?

What's next? She'll look at you, you'll look at her.

She'll frown, and you'll walk off.

This is what happens all the time. -Give it to me!

My Selvi is better than her.

Get out of here, man!

Caroline!

If my brothers catch you, they'll smash you and your bike.

I pity you, so I didn't say anything.

Go! Get lost!

Ulakka, this is for you too.

Are we going to get beaten?

She said she felt pity for me. What do you get from this?

We're about to get beaten by her brothers.

Shut up! That's why I don't come with you.

No wonder your Selvi loves four guys.

Dad!

Dad! -Yes, darling.

Shall I come with you today?

No, darling. You have to go to school.

Study first. -I knew you'd say that.

I have no school tomorrow.

I want to look at the sea and draw.

Dad! -Yes, darling?

Look at this. I'm studying really well.

Please, take me with you.

All right, I'll take you with me. -Really?

Yes. -I'm going with dad.

Okay, shall we go?

Okay, take the paddle.

Okay, we'll leave now.

Now, close your eyes. -Why, dad?

It's a surprise. Close your eyes. -Okay.

Hey!

Don't open your eyes until I say so.

Nila, now open your eyes.

It looks so beautiful, dad?

We should have brought mom too. -I like that too.

But mom doesn't want to come. -Why, dad?

It's nothing, dear.

Your mom and my mom have a small business together.

Dad, I don't understand what you're saying.

Dad, the sea is vast.

It's windy and dark. Aren't you scared?

This is my mother. Her love is like these waves.

I can ask her for anything I want.

Whenever I think of my mom, I come here.

When I sleep on my boat,...

...every single wave feels like my mother rocking me.

All my sadness and sorrow just fade away.

Before your mother came into my life,...

...I came here every single day of the week.

A boat had to come to collect all the fish.

No matter what work we do, if we treat it like our mother,...

...we can face every sorrow with a smile.

After your mother came into my life,...

...I found happiness at home too.

After so many years,...

...with God's grace, you came into our lives.

I started earning for you.

Even after all that,...

...my mother kept helping.

Won't a mother understand her children's pain?

Dad, rather than the wonders of the sea,...

...my teacher said there are many dangers.

There is no danger here, only her love.

Mom gets whatever she wants all by herself.

I'm telling you again,...

...if we treat our work like our mother,...

...we can face any pain.

Even in our studies.

Look over there, your mom is waiting.

Each day, she waits at the exact moment I return.

Dad, do you love Mom or me?

Why are you asking? -Tell me, dad.

I love...

...you more.

Take your hands off, mom. Dad loves me more.

I feel sorry for mom. -You are pampering her.

I'll get you if your marks are low.

Dad, don't worry about anything, I'll become a doctor.

We'll see.

Just watch, I'll give my first injection to you.

That story about the four angels. Do you remember?

Yes, I do.

What? -You go.

Go, I'll take care of it.

Kumba! -What?

What's the matter?

Why does your sister wear a red dress to every mass?

To show that my dad is dangerous.

Haven't you thought about being a priest?

So, who's going to give life to your sister?

That's true too. Do you know why I'm asking?

The father may come now. Let me go.

Give me some time. I want to tell you something.

Not here. Cow! This is the church.

You won't step out of your home.

Whenever you do, your brothers are always there.

For me, there's no place better than this.

I'm not saying anything wrong. -Can you leave me or not?

You're always shouting at me. Today, I'll talk. You listen.

Go on, tell me.

Or you'll not let me go.

Jesus Christ came to save the people, right?

When He came, four angels came with Him.

When he was resurrected again,...

...only three angels went back with Him

The other angel was standing here.

Where? -In front of me.

Oh, my Jesus! -Why? Is it that bad?

Wait. Let me tell you another one.

Why are you acting like a fool?

They said I have to speak like this to be loved.

Then you'll love me. -I'll only get mad at you.

If you keep doing such foolish things,...

.....my brothers will beat you. If they knew about you.....

They say true love comes with a few slaps.

That's what Peduru said. -Peduru?

Yeah, my father's brother.

Okay, now leave.

I'll be in trouble if father sees you here.

I swear, I can't handle these problems alone.

From Cycle Shop Selva, to Manima, the mango shop lady,...

...everyone knows that I'm always following you.

They are okay with our relationship.

But you.....

I'll never do anything against my father's wishes.

But that's not how we should raise our kids.

Let them do whatever they like.

Our kids? Not a chance!

These foolish dreams are bad for your heart.

Be careful

Look, this isn't a dream.

We'll get married in this church.

For you, a pendant with the letter A,...

...for me, a pendant with the letter K.

Your brothers will be the groomsmen.

With your dad's blessings, you and I will get married.

We're going to tie the knot. I swear upon Jesus.

What's this? You're smiling strangely.

Is that the story of the four angels?

How do you know that?

Last Sunday, he told that story to your sister.

Looks like you've won Baskaran's daughter's heart.

Mom, look what Nila has done.

Take two pieces and fry them. They taste good.

For you or for your daughter?

It's for the three of us. She'll come tired from school.

We'll see.

After she goes to another home,...

...will you still run and fry fish for her?

She is dad's princess, she'll never leave her dad.

Mom!

Why?

Hey, don't worry.

She was strong enough when she gave birth at home.

It's all good news. Take care of her.

O' lamp that shines in the little hut...

O' pearl-bright, gem-like light...

My little bird, you held me close...

O' morning dew...

In your smile, drops of joy spill...

Like coral beads...

The hut, the temple alike...

O' daughter of a noble line...

You came as a blessing...

Graceful and divine...

O' lamp that shines in the little hut...

O' pearl-bright, gem-like light...

O' lamp that shines in the little hut...

The penance that made it possible to have you...

The whole village knows of it...

The fasting and prayers offered...

The whole village and the world know of it...

For us poor ones...

You came as the sacred daughter...

You kept away from everyone who meant trouble...

All our wealth...

It is all because of you...

Without you, no guardian stands...

Our streets are left orphaned...

O' lamp that shines in the little hut...

O' pearl-bright, gem-like light...

Competition and jealousy..

Even amidst filth...

You made us search, you let us find you...

We lived as lonely orphans...

In a tiny hut...

And you came searching for us, O' divine daughter...

What can we say...

After going to school...

We might see just an empty hut...

A small hut on the sandy shore...

Waits for you to come...

O' lamp that shines in the little hut...

O' pearl-bright, gem-like light...

My little bird, you held me close...

O' morning dew...

In your smile, drops of joy spill...

Like coral beads...

The hut, the temple alike...

O' daughter of a noble line...

You came as a blessing...

Graceful and divine...

O' lamp that shines in the little hut...

O' pearl-bright, gem-like light...

O' lamp that shines in the little hut...

Hey, Anthony! -Raju, come in.

Vimal, when did you come back? -I got back yesterday.

How are you? -Yeah, I'm doing good.

Why are you here? -I'm doing well.

Look at him.

He didn't even know how to pee back then,...

...now he's in a computer company.

Sister, no need to make tea for us.

We just had some at Segar's place.

Sister, there's a birthday party for my son.

I want all of you to come. -Okay.

Let's go.

Here.

Mom, do you remember the day I was born?

Yes, how could I forget that?

I remember very well.

Did I come out from the top of your belly?

No, dear.

Why are you laughing? Tell me, mom.

It felt like ten people were hitting my belly.

My whole body ached.

Yet I was eager to see you.

But grandma said you were in the wrong position inside my belly.

I was afraid I'd lose you.

I thought you'd never call me mom.

Two people held my hands as I screamed in pain.

That day, for the first time,...

...I saw your father crying.

Hey, increase the volume.

After so many years, the three of us are together like this.

Hey, is it necessary to spend this much?

Has it really been so many years since we left?

Sunny days, cold days,...

...new work, new language.

Leave that aside.

We had more than one job.

I'd come home and she wasn't there.

She'd get back and I'd be gone.

Even the kids weren't home when we got back.

Expense?

A day full of happiness, after so many years...

...connecting people under one roof,...

...talking and laughing...

...how do we put a price on that?

Back there, I only felt the cold on my body.

Now, I feel warmth in my heart too.

All because of this card.

Anything you spend on it, I have to pay over there.

The years ahead will be filled with this happiness.

You saw how everyone was smiling away.

Did you tell Anthony to come? -Yeah, I told him to come.

Why does he need to come?

There's no work for any boats these days.

For a week, we have been just wasting money.

Can you check why? -No, brother.

We checked when the nets were up.

All new nets, the water level is also fine.

But no fish are being caught.

We thought it might be a boat's problem, and we checked.

But we found nothing.

That's what you need to take a closer look at.

Tell them to flip the boat over.

What does he know?

Catch the ball, man.

Hey, Ulakka!

What have you done, Ulakka? -Useless!

These guys are only good at smoking bidi.

Grandpa, do you even know how to play football?

Yeah. -Did you play for the team?

My team changed the whole game in the last 5 minutes.

Every goal we scored was for the pride of our village.

Now look, Coach Vedanayagam...

...beats the boys who smoke and drink with pirandai sticks.

In our village, the only place we don't hit back...

...is the playground.

What is a pirandai stick? (devil's backbone)

If a job isn't done properly,...

...that's the fisherman's last step.

Ashok!

Sammati wants you to come quickly. Let's go.

Come on! -It's late, hurry up.

Hurry up.

Careful! -Careful!

Slowly.

So many people just to flip a boat?

Lord!

Where did you go?

Sammati said his boats don't get much catch.

I went to check.

We had a good catch today. -Eight boxes.

Push it in. -Step aside. Get on.

Are you leaving? -Brother, start the vehicle.

I'm heading out, guys. -Brother, what brings you here?

We've got a society meeting in the evening. Join us.

Okay.

All the boats caught well today. You can keep it.

You never listen to me. -What has he done?

No part of the sea is untouched by the Karaioor fishermen...

...and no boat that Anthony hasn't sailed.

It's 4:30. Let's start. -They told us to come at 4.

Raasu, you said your boat went missing.

It is with the society in the other village.

Show the ownership book and get it from them.

I'll hand you a letter from our society.

Show it to them. -Okay.

Selvam!

It has been two weeks since he was told not to go to work...

...because of his mistake.

But he has a family.

From the union's budget, we'll give him a share.

Get it from me after the meeting. -All right.

Sit down.

From tomorrow, you can go fishing.

If you repeat the mistake, we'll ban you from fishing.

And we'll give your boat back to the Society.

And you can never think about going fishing again. Understand?

The reason we are meeting today is that,...

...on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, we don't go to the sea.

This time is also the same. Nobody is going fishing.

How can we stop fishing for now?

We've had a low catch the past few days.

We lose money on kerosene. Did anyone ask about that?

No, right?

We're getting back the catch. So, we can only earn when we can.

Think about it. -Hey, what are you saying?

We need to talk about the truth. The problem is that no one talks.

So I'm speaking.

If it's yes, just say 'yes'. If not, tell them to say 'no'.

Anyway, for several years...

...we've stopped going fishing on those days.

If you change it now, it will continue forever.

We all know what happens when we change our traditions.

All the elders are here. Think about it.

What's this? He's saying you're just a little boy.

You can earn your thousand however you want.

But we're not like that.

Don't you know how to talk to people?

Get out of here.

Ask them to leave. -Go.

He's only a little boy. He doesn't know any better.

Forgive him. -Sit.

Anthony is right. We must not change the tradition.

On that day, everyone should stop fishing.

This is the final decision, am I correct?

Yeah.

Why did your dad get angry at you?

He's hitting his own son for someone else.

He always wears a smile.

He spoke disrespectfully about an elder.

Nobody would stay calm.

He stood up for us.

Hey!

We need to do something about this.

This is unforgettable.

I stayed quiet because of your father.

If it were anyone else..... -What would you have done?

He's like this because of you. Keep your mouth shut and stay away.

Hey, come on! -Puddumudi, don't rile him up.

Hey!

Hey, come on.

Come, I'll tell you.

Mudi, where to?

Where are you taking us?

Come on.

Get on his boat. -That's our working boat.

I'll sleep here. Call me when you are going home.

Puddumudi, where are you going? -Get into his boat.

It's used to eke out a living. You shouldn't do this.

Get down from there.

Puddumudi, don't do anything silly. Get down.

Ashok felt ashamed in front of everyone because of him.

Do you even understand his pain? I'd do anything for him.

Hey, stop acting silly. Get down.

Hereafter, he can't shame us anymore.

From now on, just see how his fishing falls apart.

If Anthony finds out about this, I can't even imagine what he'll do.

Get down from the boat. -Get lost!

Let's see what happens. -Hey, Puddumudi!

Ashok, tell him.

Brother Anthony is here.

Hey, Puddumudi!

Caroline! -Brother?

What the hell are you doing?

Hey, why did you hit her? -Let's stop her studies.

I've told you already.

You're always the one treating her like a child.

But she is acting out of line.

Arrange her wedding with that guy from Germany.

Who is that? -That guy, Ashok.

Kingsly's son.

What about him? -He's an alcoholic.

All he's good for is drinking and picking fights.

I'm not asking for that. What about his work?

He's in charge in Ranjan's place. He's skilled at fishing.

There's nothing wrong with his work.

Do you like him?

Do you like him more than me?

Why are you asking her? -We kept her under our care.

If she goes across the sea,...

...we won't know how she's doing or if he's looking after her.

We can't even see her or stay here in peace.

So, do you want her to marry an alcoholic?

Who doesn't drink in this village?

If he's skilled at his work, we can give him a job,...

...get him married to her and make sure he looks after her.

I'll tell you one thing. She is our princess.

We can't let her go out. She belongs in my care.

Understand? -It's up to you.

I don't know if Anthony told Sammati about that.

Will he tell? If he does..... -Hey, Mudi!

Because of what we did, any other fisherman...

...would have yelled at us.

It's all because of this Puddumudi.

If he stops us from fishing, no one will respect us.

All this is because of alcohol.

If Uncle Baskaran finds out.....

Hey, fool!

All right, don't worry. I'll handle it.

Okay.

Sammati, this happened as we were drunk.

If you're drunk,...

...don't you even know who's standing in front of you?

When you're drunk, do you think you're a thug?

Keep all this away from work. Be careful.

Sammati..... -I think he didn't tell him.

What did Anthony say?

When he was going to work, you got in his way.

The paddle accidentally hit you. And you were drunk.

He felt bad about hitting someone younger.

I don't understand your behaviour.

He is a good man.

Would someone else do this after all we've done to him?

I told you guys not to do it.

Puddumudi, it's all because of you. -Smack him.

Get lost!

Did you call me to meet you alone?

And that too, on your father's boat?

What is it, dear? What's wrong? Why the sad face?

You were supposed to be beaten, but they hit me instead.

Is it your brother? I'll teach him.....

Come on, are you going to hit him and ruin the wedding?

Wedding? For you? -Yeah.

Okay.

Then we'll run away.

My uncle lives in Vanni.

We'll go there and return after a week.

When we come back, will your dad accept us?

Even if he doesn't, I'll look after you.

If we run away and get married, we should be independent.

So, what will happen to my marriage?

So you called me here just to say this.

Anyway, you will not go against your dad's wishes.

Okay, go.

If I go, what about the marriage?

Go and marry the man your father has chosen for you.

Go marry him.

My dad told me to marry you.

What happened. Why are you late?

I had work.

Mom, I brought some groceries.

Put them away.

Dad, Vanila's school has a teacher-parent meeting.

We have to.....

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

We've checked the blood, doctor. -Get the reports ready.

Okay.

Who's with her? -The lady's husband is here.

Ask him to come. -Okay, doctor.

Nalini's husband?

You have to go for a check-up too. Come with me.

Hello, yeah. Is this the chief doctor?

Can you please check on the reports? I'll be back.

Do you have any kids?

I have a daughter.

Can you bring your daughter here?

I came to admit my wife. I've done all the checkups.

And now you're asking about my daughter.

What's happening? -It's for your own good.

Go and bring her here.

Go on.

Dad, where are we going? -Come, I'll tell you.

Mom, where is dad?

Dad has gone to see the doctor.

I've gone through the blood reports.

Your blood report is normal.

But your wife and daughter's blood reports...

...are a bit abnormal.

I think it's a..... -Excuse me, doctor.

I'm with a patient. One minute, please.

Sorry.

I think it's familial hypocholesterolemia.

It seems like that. -I don't get it, doctor.

It's a kind of genetically inherited disease.

It's a rare disease.

There's a high risk of an immediate heart attack.

But that's okay.

I'll send the reports to the chief doctor.

I'll get his opinion and get back to you.

For now, take the prescribed medications.

Come and meet me tomorrow.

Dad! -Yes, darling.

I can take care of you and mom only if I become a doctor.

Then why did you take me out of school?

Mom has dengue fever.

That's why they tested us too.

After giving the injection, they said we'll be better.

So from now on, don't get any injections from anyone.

Once I become a doctor, I'll give you guys your injections.

Okay, dear.

Don't cry, everything will be fine.

What's the matter?

Well, when our son was crossing the Romanian border,...

...the police caught him. The agent called us.

We sold our jewellery and used all our savings...

...and sent Rs20 lakhs to him. Now we're waiting for his call.

He'll be fine. Don't worry.

Okay. Why are you here?

I have to work tomorrow.

What? -I urgently need some money.

Is it a large amount?

Okay.

Not like that. Mudi, help lift the boat.

Ulakka, pull! -Leave it there.

Be careful. -Come here.

Hey, carefully remove the fish. -Anthony!

Brother, it's my engagement today.

Could you sell the fish in the market?

Uncle, let's go.

Hey, stop.

Why are there no vendors here? -There is no fish here.

All the sellers are at the other market. Prices are lower here.

That is why it's empty. So, what will you do?

All right, take all the fish.

How much for a kilo? -It's Rs1000.

It's already late, so I'll sell it for Rs900.

Can you give me a kilo for Rs500? -Rs500?

It's cheap in the other market too.

Step aside. -Then go buy from that market.

He wants to pay Rs500 for a fish worth Rs1000.

No one will come if you keep the fish here.

You'll have to throw them into the sea again.

How can I sell 600 kilos of fish at 500 per kilo?

If we sell at that price, we'll make a loss.

It's better if we had not caught the fish at all.

It was like a fortune.

I've been working on Ashok's love for the past four years.

Now, I can spend time on mine. -She just left with the fifth one!

Thalayaatti, don't make me kill you!

But it's the truth.

What's the matter?

You usually chatter a lot, but now you're quiet.

I was thinking about my action.

He has a good heart.

Who? Baskaran?

Anthony. -Now, do you understand?

I heard about it. Why did he stop doing the big jobs?

If a person knows everything,...

...but he doesn't do it,...

...it shows he cares more about something else.

Anthony.

He only said one single word to Sammati.

"Segar is a good fisherman. Give the job to Segar."

Because of what he said, I'm here now.

Why did he give you his job?

Siththu, this time, the Kachchatheevu fishermen...

...should talk only about us.

Anthony, Kachchatheevu is talking only about you.

Hey, is that a boat? -Hey, what's that?

It looks like an Indian boat. -Move closer.

Looks like it's completely sunk.

Hey, check who it is.

Here, I'll lift her.

Hey! Who is this? -I have no idea.

Siththu, head to the shore.

Father, we went to Kachchatheevu to fish.

We saw an Indian boat sinking. No one else was there.

I saw only this girl.

We asked Sammati because we didn't know what to do.

Brother told me to take her to you.

Who are you, girl? What's your name?

I'm asking you, where are you from?

Answer me!

Father, we're going to Kachchatheevu again tomorrow.

We'll ask around and let you know if we find anything.

Bye, father. Sammati, see you.

Let's go.

We loaded kerosene and got all the supplies.

They have gone to their boats. I'm leaving now.

All right, take care.

Here, give it to her. -The girl we found in the sea?

Why? Doesn't she have a name?

Here you go.

What's your name? -Nalini.

How was the food yesterday?

My sister cooked. Today, she made prawn curry.

Eat. I have to go now.

Anthony! -Father?

I asked around, no one knows anything about her.

You'll never find out anything about her.

She won't tell us anything either.

She doesn't talk to anyone except you.

Forget the idea of returning her. -What are we to do with her?

You are always at sea.

The sea mother gave her to you.

Life is like a boat.

Once it sinks, everything is over.

For me, when the boat sank,...

...I lost everything.

I lost my family.

I don't even know if they are still alive.

In a second, one man saved me.

Without knowing anything, I'm here.

As for my relatives, it's the church father,...

...these pigeons,...

...and more than anyone else,...

...Anthony.

If someone asks me about my plan,...

...I don't know what to say.

I'm just like you.

They call me a good fisherman.

But after months at sea,...

...when I come to shore, I realise I have no one.

The father told me the sea mother gave you to me.

I never believed him. But now, I understand.

I swear upon the sea mother who brought us together,...

...will you marry me?

We'll be there for each other, we don't need anyone else.

The love you asked for will last forever.

Stop living at sea. You have a partner now.

Don't forget her. -Okay, father.

Don't go to the sea anymore. -Why?

Are you scared to be alone?

I'm scared of losing you.

Can't you try a different job?

I know you won't quit the sea life.

But what if something happens to you?

I don't want to lose anything again.

Okay, I'll talk to you later. Bye.

Yes, new groom?

Well, let Segar handle the big jobs. He's trustworthy.

He is a skilled fisherman.

You can trust him. -Why?

Where are you going?

I'll go fishing with the little boat.

Morning, I'll give you a share. -Why do I need a share?

You can keep that boat.

You've been paying me all this time.

I'll come here at least to give you a share.

Fine, it's up to you.

Thinking of you, again and again...

Sleep has left me, my dear...

Thinking of you, again and again...

Sleep has left me, my dear...

When I wake up each morning, I count the days...

Even while I work, I think of you...

Waiting like this, time keeps slipping away...

Thinking of you, again and again...

Sleep has left me, my love...

Why are you late?

Raju and I had a drink. He got too drunk.

So I had to drop him off.

What about you?

I didn't drink much.

After coming into this world as a woman...

The thoughts that run within cannot be conveyed...

Who we are born as, it doesn't matter...

If eyes speak, isn't that enough to understand...

The town will talk, stories will grow in many ways...

Who is there to silence them all...

Winning consent...

Achieving things with grace...

That will be yours and mine, so what then...

Thinking of you, again and again...

Sleep has left me, my love...

Dad!

I'll be near. I'll come back before sunset, okay?

For the girl he loves, he changed himself...

...and is living his own life.

Don't assume he can't fish. It's all for his wife.

Loving a girl for four years...

...and marrying her isn't an achievement.

Even after 40 years,...

...giving her the same love is what matters.

Baskar will handle all the wedding costs.

Now you can work for your father-in-law.

Nothing like that, brother.

I won't leave Sammati or the job.

I've met many people like you. All right.

Brother Anthony! Brother! -Anthony!

Anthony!

Anthony!

Why are you here, man?

Why are you crying?

What happened? Hey, tell me.

Anthony!

I took her to the hospital.

What happened? What's wrong?

They are speaking in a language I don't understand.

Hey, don't cry, man.

They are saying it'll cost a lot.

I have no idea what to do. -Don't worry.

We'll take care of it.

Okay, don't cry.

Don't cry.

Don't worry. We'll take care of it.

Everything will be fine for your good heart.

Don't cry. Get up.

Let's go home.

Come on. Get up.

Your wife will be waiting for you. Come on.

Don't worry.

Come on.

Careful.

Lie down.

Go ask dad if he needs anything.

Dad, I know you have a problem. Take this.

If you can't tell us, at least go tell your mother.

You told me that your mother will give you whatever you ask for.

Here you go.

Go on.

The final results are in.

Your wife and child have been diagnosed with...

...familial hypocholesterolemia.

It's type two, the homozygous form is affected.

Where is your wife's family?

She doesn't have anyone except me, doctor.

All right.

This is a genetically transferred disease.

Sorry. This disease is passed down genetically.

This disease came from your wife's mother or grandmother.

It happens to only one in a lakh.

It shows no symptoms until tested.

The risk of a heart attack is over 20 times...

...than that of a normal person.

You cannot treat this condition.

But we can keep it under control with treatments and injections.

And you have to go to Colombo for that.

An injection will cost around...

...Rs10 to Rs20 lakhs...

...for a week.

Stay strong and try to find the money.

Or just keep them happy for the rest of their lives.

Mother!

What does it mean?

Thirukkural.

It means..... -What does it mean, mom?

We can't hide the love in our hearts.

When we are in trouble, it flows as tears.

Dad!

Don't come out at night.

There are many venomous insects around here.

Okay, dad.

Dad!

You haven't spoken to us for two days.

We haven't eaten yet.

We were waiting for you to eat together.

If we've done something wrong, please forgive us.

But whatever it is, don't overthink it.

We did no harm to anyone.

Everything will be fine.

But don't stop talking to us.

Just keep them happy for the rest of their lives.

When I spoke to him that way the other day,...

...all of you sent me out.

But today, poor thing,...

...his wife and daughter are suffering from a serious disease.

And treatment is expensive.

He doesn't know what to do.

He is at a loss.

You said he contributed so much to the village and society.

Now it's our turn to help him.

We must help him now, not later.

So, what should we do?

Hey, just wait.

Ashok, you tell us. -We'll go fishing tomorrow.

Whatever money we earn must be given to Anthony.

He is right.

We must help.

We can't just let him suffer.

For the sake of Anthony, we'll go fishing.

We must help him. We'll see how it goes.

The boys are right.

Whether we make a loss or profit, it's all for Anthony.

The sky has stretched wide...

Like the heart of the poor...

The sea has spread endlessly...

Like a hut filled to the brim with sorrow...

Roar of the waves...

Rises, speaking the language of hardship...

Life has been lived and worn thin...

Dad, who is this?

He's the one who made everyone happy.

The sky has stretched wide...

Like the heart of the poor...

A house by the shore...

It is a cuckoo's nest...

Where the sound of waves and the cuckoo's song blend as one...

Will the fisher return with pearls...

Will the diver bring fish...

Watching dawn that never breaks...

Even when night's curse is gone...

The day still does not rise for us...

The sky has stretched wide...

Like the heart of the poor...

We'll work without tiring...

And love without limit...

Casting nets in the waves...

Living on what we get..

Even in worries, deep in our hearts...

We are together..

I am yours...

God has given you to me...

We'll live and rise in this world...

The sky has stretched wide...

Like the heart of the poor...

The sea spreads endlessly...

Like a hut filled to the brim with sorrow...

The worthy witnesses,...

...after giving their consent, called for him.

God sent His own son for their sake.

In our culture, we often refer to Him...

...as 'the Lord' or 'God'.

Looking upon God, the people of Israel.....

The beloved son...

...became their redeemer from sin. He brought them to salvation.

He took a new life.

Then Jesus said to them.

"All of you will stumble in connection with me on this night.

I will strike the shepherd...

...and the sheep of the flock will be scattered about."

Has she slept?

I guess she is sleeping.

All right, I will go fishing again.

Mom!

Hey!

Nila!

Nila!

Are you sleeping, dear?

Look at me.

Dear!

I will take you to the sea.

Mom won't tell anything.

Mom!

Why didn't you tell me?

Why didn't you tell me?

Do you know what she endured? -Please forgive me.

I didn't want you to know.

Please forgive me.

Nila, my baby!

Dad!

Can I come with you?

Mom's going to hit you.

Let's go to mom.

Brother Anthony! Go in and check.

Brother Anthony!

What happened?

There is no one home. -No one?

Probably they have gone to the church.

But his cycle is still here.

Ulakka, get the boat. Ask uncle to join us.

A house by the shore is a cuckoo's nest...

Where the sound of waves an the cuckoo's song blend as one..

Will the fishe return with pearls...

Will the diver bring fish...

Watching dawn that never breaks...

Even when night's curse is gone...

The day still does not rise for us...

Ashok, you go first. -Hey, get on the boat.

Hey, come faster! -Come on!

We should have brought mom too.

I'd love to, but your mom doesn't like to come.

Why is that so? -Nothing, dear.

Your mom and my mom have a small business together.

We'll work without tiring...

And love without limit...

Casting nets in the waves...

Living on what we get...

Brother Anthony! They must be here!

Brother!

I am yours...

God has given you to me...

Hey, go over there!

Check everywhere! -Did you see them?

Look for them.

Go over there, Ulakka!

There is no one over here!

It's too deep over here, man.

Search over there, Ulakka. -There is no one here.

There is no one here. Search over there, Ulakka.

We can't find Anthony.

We can't see anything. -There is no one here.

It's too deep here.

How does he know the sea so well?

Every year, on Anthony's memorial day,...

...the villagers gather to collect funds for the sick and the poor.

We'll continue the tradition this year as well.

Anthony and his family will forever remain in our hearts.

Amen.

My mother, the Mother of sea...

The body you gave us is from you...

My mother, the Mother of sea...

The body you gave us is from you...

A debt that never ends...

This is the time to repay it...

In our trembling hearts...

You bear the weight of our debt...

We have laid down every burden at your feet...

My mother, the Mother of sea...

All our life here...

Depends on the mercy in your eyes...

In every life yet to come...

Grant us the grace to worship you...