All language subtitles for 2024 Kabul Jan (No Good Men) (2026), Shahrbanoo Sadat (VOS Ing) [720p]

NO GOOD MEN

KABUL, FEBRUARY 2021

- Don't pluck the petals.
- I'm not.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Driver, back to the car!
Explosion downtown. We need to go.

- Am I the only driver here?
- Yes, for now.

- Where's it?
- Isn't it underneath?

- Driver!
- What is it?

- Open the seat.
- Can't you do it yourself?

- We wouldn't ask if we could.
- They can't even fold a seat.

- Where's my backpack?
- Mommy has it.

My backpack...

Wait here.

- You can go.
- Hey, little one!

- Hello. How are you?
- I'm fine. How about you?

...three, four, five, six.

- Good morning, Atiq. How are you?
- Thank you. I'm fine.

- Cutie! Did you bring the rose for me?
- No.

It's for his kindergarten teacher.
Oh, don't break it. Let's go! Let's go.

- Hello.
- Hello.

- Shahla, how are you?
- Hey, Naru.

Hey, Liam. Thank you, dear.
The flower is as pretty as you.

Did you go back to your husband?

Not yet. Still at my parents'.

Good. Don't go back for a while.

To hell with men,
they don't appreciate women.

- You're hurt.
- Of course. We're in this together.

Let's leave them to God.

- Gotta go. I'll check on him at lunch.
- Sure.

Liam, goodbye. Bye-bye.

I'm 25 and have six kids.
I married young.

After my second child,
my husband stopped looking at me.

He started to beat me.

Last week, I saw a photo of a woman
on his phone.

He beat me when I asked who she was.

My body is covered in bruises.
I have no clue what to do.

Thank you for calling.
What's your advice for her, doctor?

I completely heard her.
Women are like flowers.

Every child you have,
every couple of years...

Imagine yourself as this flower.

You are losing a petal
with each pregnancy.

The flower will wither,
so what should you do?

My advice as a doctor is:

Put on a lot of makeup!

- Like me, right?
- Exactly, like Mrs Lida.

She has four children,
may God bless them,

and she looks
just like a 15-year-old.

Hello.

Can't you give me another show, boss?

What other show?
They're all taken.

Can you do night shows?
No, you can't, you have a child.

I can't tell you anything right now...

Mr Qadiri, how are you?
What can I do for you?

Salangi, wait a second.
Where's your interview?

Sure!

He'll be out in a second.
Have a good day.

What is it, boss?

Qadiri has an interview.
Go and cover it.

I can't. I'm exhausted.
I just did an 18-hour night shift.

I'll give you a day off.

I promised to take my family
to a wedding this afternoon.

- Send someone else!
- Send me, boss.

- Do it yourself, boss!
- I have to be here.

Boss, send me!

Is this a joke? Qadiri needs a senior.

This isn't a women's show,
it's the news, lady.

A senior must go.

And he's a senior?

Mind your own business.

Boss! Send me! He doesn't want to go.
What's wrong with me?

It's just a camera job. That's what I do.
Can I go? Boss, can I go?

I swear I won't mess it up.

- Need a hand, Naru?
- No, thanks.

You take care of it, please.

Thank you. Goodbye.

- Hello.
- Excuse me?

I think you are in the wrong car.

Isn't this the news van? Aren't you
Mr Qadiri? I'm Naru, your camera.

The camera manager sent me.
Didn't you need a camera?

What's wrong with the camera manager?

Who did you send me?

I asked you for a proper cameraman.

What do you mean there's no one?
Where are they?

I already told you
I need a proper cameraman.

Your department is a joke.

What's your problem with me?

I don't have a problem with you.
I just need a proper cameraman.

- You mean a man?
- Man or woman, I don't care.

Someone suitable.

I've been a camera operator
for four years now. I know my job.

Okay, get in the car. We're late.
Can you at least take off the vest?

Why? I was told to always wear it
in the field.

Fine, keep it on then.

- Where's the driver? Ali! Where are you?
- Coming, Mr Qadiri!

- The interview is at 1pm.
- I had lunch and prayed afterward.

- We're late!
- Don't worry, I'll drive you like a jet.

- You'll kill us one day with your jet.
- I won't.

- Wait for the camera.
- Okay.

I know he doesn't speak to journalists.

Thanks for setting up the interview.
There's such heavy traffic.

I'll take it.

Hello, brothers.

- We're from Kabul News.
- Get inside.

Have some tea.
The commander will be here soon.

We'll have tea later.
Can we set up our equipment?

- We'll move some furniture.
- Fine.

Can you please look up?

Good.

Greetings.

- Mawlawi Sahib.
- Did you have a safe trip?

- Sorry we're a bit late.
- No problem at all.

- Hello, hello.
- Huh...

- Welcome.
- Hello.

Come and sit. Let's have some tea.

Thanks, but we're actually late.

There's plenty of time.
The interview can wait.

We'll have tea afterward.

I suggest tea first.

- Please, let's do the interview.
- As you wish.

If you don't want to answer a question,

please, feel free to say so.

Good, good.

Sorry, I need to put
the microphone on you.

Bravo... bravo.

- You've learned Dari very well.
- What did he say?

- Mawlawi Sahib takes you for a foreigner.
- Oh, no! I'm Afghan.

- You look totally Afghan.
- No, I mean I really am Afghan.

Yes, she's Afghan.

- Please say something for the soundcheck.
- Say a few words, please.

"I seek refuge in Allah
from the accursed Satan..."

Thank you.

Thank you so much for giving us
your time for this interview.

Last February, you participated
in the US-Taliban peace talks in Qatar.

However,
the Afghan Government was not invited.

Do you think ignoring the Afghan
government helps the peace talks?

The United States considers
the Afghan Government out of the game.

So, they negotiate directly with us,
the Taliban.

Over the past two decades, the US
has spent billions and lost many soldiers.

How can they consider their long-time ally
"out of the game"?

Because the US has admitted defeat...

Girl? Cover your head!

- What?
- Tell her to cover her head.

- Is he talking to me?
- Can you cover your head?

What's wrong with my scarf?
Continue.

I won't sit in a room
with a bareheaded woman.

- Take your camera and leave. It's over.
- Please, just a moment.

Mr Qadiri? Mr Qadiri?

- Are you talking to me?
- No, I'm not.

Mr Qadiri, I'm talking to you.

- Sorry for what happened.
- Forget about it.

Why did you finish so early today?

If you ask me,
he didn't want to do the interview.

- My scarf was just an excuse.
- Of course he didn't want to!

It took me a month to convince him.
All for nothing.

I didn't know he was such a fanatic.

Do you live in this country?
Of course, Mawlawi is a fanatic!

How could you not know?

If you knew better,
why didn't you give me a signal?

Pull over here.

- Right here?
- Yes.

She's arguing with me...

Are we getting out here?

Can you do some vox pops
about Valentine's Day?

Sure.

Brother, do you want to speak?

Do you want to speak to the camera?

Brother, would you like
to speak to the camera? Brother?

Your wife is expecting a flower.
It's Valentine's Day.

I have no job. No money.

Brother, would you like
to speak to Kabul News?

What do you expect me to say?
No work, zero security, bad economy.

- Give your opinion about Valentine's Day.
- Forget it, that's a Western topic.

Okay. Never mind.

- Uncle, would you like to speak?
- I don't know how to speak.

It's about Valentine's Day.

No, I'm an old man. Love is behind me.

- Do you want to speak?
- What?

- To the camera?
- I don't know what to say, my love.

I'm interviewing people about love.

- Love? I can try.
- Stand over there, please.

Has your husband ever told you,
"I love you"?

No, he hasn't...

Never... Never!

What about you?

I told him in my heart,
but not out loud.

Why not?

Because it would boost his ego.
I will never do that.

Are there any good men
in Afghanistan?

What can I say? To be honest, no.

There are no good men. They are
all aggressive, bad-tempered. Not good.

I've never seen a man who appreciates
his wife and speaks kindly to her.

It's just beatings, insults, chores,
and taking care of the children.

There're no good husbands
in Afghanistan.

Have you experienced this?

Of course!
I was beaten and insulted a lot.

My life has become ashes.
I'm 67 years old.

I haven't had a single happy day
with my husband.

This isn't life, my love.

- The first time you said "I love you"?
- I never did.

Because I married so young.

The chance was taken away from me.
I was a child when I got married.

I couldn't say it to anyone.

Have you ever heard
a man say "I love you" to his wife?

- Maybe some do.
- Have you heard it yourself?

Not from my father, brother or husband,
but I've seen it in movies.

- Impossible in Afghan society.
- It rarely exists.

- I dropped the sound.
- Got it.

I brought the vox you asked for.

- Vox? What vox?
- About Valentine's Day.

I didn't ask for that.
Hopefully you learned your lesson.

Bravo! You got all the voxes from women.
How did you convince them?

My husband never gives me gifts.
That's the truth.

But I do! I love him.

I spent four hours downtown,
couldn't interview a single woman.

- About Valentine's Day?
- Yes, my report is on Valentine's.

No one talked to me.
Someone almost broke my camera.

My mom was a child bride.
She called my dad "uncle".

She got used to it
and still calls him "uncle" today.

I have a weekly show about women.
Could you get me some clips?

- If you talk to the camera manager.
- Sure, I will.

Are there any good men
in Afghanistan?

- Okay. Take it from there.
- How many seconds?

- Until there.
- 15 seconds would be enough.

Anita! When did you get back?

- Hi! How are you, my dear?
- I'm fine!

Be careful with the tea.

Weren't you arriving tomorrow?

I was.

The client drives me crazy.
They expect a new episode by tomorrow.

Even though I didn't just
come from America, say hello?

- Layla, did I break your heart?
- Not your first time...

- How are you?
- Thank you. I'm fine.

- How are your parents?
- Everyone's fine.

I brought you a gift from America.

What is it?

A "Happy Divorce" present.

Well, the divorce hasn't happened yet,
but I'll accept it.

What could it be?

- What is it?
- Layla!

- Are you insane bringing it here?
- It even has a charger. Look!

Yes, so you can charge it.

Anita! What is this, for God's sake?

- Where do you put the charger in?
- I'll show you.

Yeah, there, exactly.

- Look how happy she is.
- Let me... new possibilities.

- Didn't you bring one for Layla?
- No, thank you. I prefer chocolate.

- What's this for, Anita?
- It's a remote control.

Turn it on from here first,

then put the charger here.

- Do it later. In case anyone comes.
- We'll say it's yours.

They know me... and her.

- I don't get it.
- Press that button.

It vibrates. You can pick the mode.

Choose, Layla!

Get lost.

Enough, put it away!

Don't like it?
I can bring you one too.

- Give it back.
- She doesn't want to touch it.

I'll take it from you after work.

Alright, what's the news?
Seen Samir lately?

- No, he can go to hell.
- How's single life?

No single life.
She thinks Kabul is like the US.

You can have a single life in Kabul too!

- How?
- Just like that.

No. Even if I don't live with him,
we're still married.

- We haven't divorced.
- When will you?

Honestly, I don't know, because...

Divorce is easy,
but I'm afraid he'll take Liam.

You live in the US,

so, you may not know the laws here.

As long as he leaves me alone,
I won't push for divorce.

You're lucky not to be married.

You may think you're missing out
on something, but you're not.

- Believe me, you're lucky.
- Not all men are bad.

There are no good men in Afghanistan.
Believe me.

Alright, is your father a good man?

- He's a good father.
- Is he a good husband to your mom?

Does he respect her?

- Somehow, yeah.
- Somehow? You're not telling the truth.

What about your brothers?
Do they respect their wives?

They feel ownership of their wives.

It's complicated.
Afghan men are...

traumatized.

Like anyone else,
Afghan men need role models as well.

- Aren't Afghan women traumatized?
- Both men and women are traumatized.

I don't want to justify Samir's actions.

But... if his father, grandfather,
and uncles all behave like that...

But he can change!
Are we like our parents? No.

In my opinion, men are irresponsible,
bullies, and brainless.

What I'm saying
comes from experience, not emotions.

You say this only because of
your husband? What about your dad?

My dad is like all other men.
Why should he be different?

When I visit you, he behaves well.

Do you expect him
to chase my mom with a bat?

So he's pretending, right?

As far as I remember,
my dad used to beat my mom.

He grabbed her long hair,
sat on her back, and beat her.

I swear!
I hate long hair because I saw...

how he used it as a tool against her.

- In front of all of you?
- Of course!

- It makes you hold a grudge.
- "Afghan men are traumatized..."

Don't say that in front of me,
it makes me angry.

Give me a piece of cake. My mouth
tastes bitter after saying all this.

Did I come to a political panel
or just for a break with my friends?

I'm staying in this hotel,
and we went shopping...

Are some of your friends inside?

As you heard, inside the hotel are his
friends, who are citizens of Pakistan...

Chief! Chief!

Chief!
Let me in.

Soldier, let Kabul News pass through!

How are you, friend?

- Throwing a party?
- You journalists are such a pain.

They interrupted my breakfast.
I was pissed.

- How many terrorists?
- Two or three. I've no clue.

And you're the police of this country?

Let me sneak behind
that building and film a bit.

Don't you hear the shots?
You can get killed.

I've survived all these years,
I'll survive today.

When it's over,
I'll fake the fight for your camera.

Your audience will love it.

- You even cheated back in school.
- That's Afghanistan.

Cheating as a cop now?
A journalist can't fake.

- If I let you go, they'll all yell at me.
- Let me get my cameraman.

- Is he here?
- Yes. Mirza!

- Where are you?
- Here! Over here!

Let him through.

- Why is Kabul News allowed and not us?
- Faster, faster, faster!

What's happening?

You're sending reporters out
in fake bulletproof vests?

- What happened?
- He almost got killed!

This is so irresponsible, boss.

- A very dangerous incident was resolved.
- The vests are all fake!

He wasn't wearing one?

I'm telling you, they are fake!

- Don't get emotional.
- How can I not be?

A few centimeters lower,
it would've hit his heart.

But it didn't.
We'll investigate what happened.

It's obvious, the TV station bought them.

- What did the doctor say?
- Here's the report.

Why a private hospital?
You should've called me.

- It's my responsibility.
- This should be on the news.

With all this corruption here,
why are we going after the government?

Let's not stab ourselves in the back.
Don't make a big deal out of it.

I'm a soldier, I'm a soldier
I serve this land

I'll chop the Taliban's head off
with a sharp sword

Liam, come here.

What nonsense!
Never sing that again, okay?

- Promise?
- Okay.

Oh! You haven't been changed today?

Are you uncomfortable?

- Shahla!
- I'll come back.

Did you change his diaper today?
His skin's red.

Oh, I forgot.

- He was out of diapers anyway.
- I bought a pack two days ago.

Do you know how many he uses daily?

My God! Surely not 50?

Do you think I'm using them myself?
I don't like your tone.

- I didn't say that.
- Watch what you're saying.

Are you calling me a thief?
I didn't take them home!

Listen. I didn't say you stole anything.
I just said...

I brought a pack of 50 two days ago.

Your look says it all.
It feels accusatory.

He's a child, he uses many.
I'm not a thief!

You're accusing me of stealing!

As if I did it! I work hard every day...

- Because I'm poor, you accuse me!
- I didn't say that.

Shahla! I swear I didn't mean that.
Look at me.

Naru? Naru!

- Naru!
- What?

- I was looking for you.
- What do you want?

I spoke with your manager.
I need you for an important report.

I only do vox pops.
I don't go out with reporters.

- Naru, this is work, not personal.
- Vox pops are work too.

Your work is reporting,
my work is vox pops.

- You're still upset, right?
- You know very well.

If I apologize, are we good?

- Maybe.
- Then I'm sorry.

What I did was wrong. Okay?

- Naru?
- Should I get my camera or not?

Ali? I told you we were in a hurry!
And you showered?

Sir, I had to. I was stinky.

You shower in the office bathroom?

Where else?
The office doesn't give me a break.

Okay, hurry up! We're late.

KABUL POLICE HEADQUARTERS

I built two schools in my town myself.

And that gives you the right
to rape and rob people?

There was no rape.
My enemies are behind this.

You can ask people about me.

When you raped those women,

did you ever think
they're someone's loved ones?

There was no rape...

- Were you on drugs or alcohol?
- What were your intentions?

I said I didn't do anything,
and you ask about my intentions?

Qodrat, my friend,
where did you find that girl?

- Which girl?
- The camera-woman.

- She's a colleague.
- Married or single?

- How should I know?
- You're a journalist. Find out!

- I swear I've never seen a woman!
- Where did you get the police uniform?

It wasn't the full uniform,
just a jacket my cousin gave me.

I investigated the gang leader,
the man right there.

He's been involved in armed robbery
and kidnapping.

He's been arrested several times,
but never stays long in prison.

- Of course, they went to prison...
- Let me finish my question.

The police ignored
the incident for four days.

We had no evidence.
How could we arrest them?

- We acted when we had evidence.
- Kabul News found the evidence.

- I'm not in a gang!
- Silence!

- We have evidence!
- Let me finish!

Please don't interrupt me.

6PM NEWS

A woman in Kabul died
after being gang raped.

Four armed men stopped a car

returning from a family dinner.

They took the passengers to a village.

They tied up the men

and gang raped the women.

I begged them

not to touch my 16-year-old daughter.

Those bastards didn't listen.

The one with a broken hand

took my daughter,

and said, "The virgin is the best."

They raped my daughter

more than ten times...

Kabul police say all the gang
members have been arrested...

Thank you.

This is journalism.
I've been trying to show you

how media can make
a real impact on society.

And finally, Mr Qadiri,
through his work, set an example.

This is what we aim for at Kabul News.
We're very proud of you.

Let me give you a warm hug.
I'm very happy today.

- Congratulations.
- Thank you... Thank you.

But boss, I should say
I did this report with Naru's help.

If she hadn't interviewed
the female victims,

I wouldn't have been able
to do this report.

You're welcome.

Without her,
it would have been impossible.

- Thank you.
- We should applaud her.

You can leave now.
See you tomorrow.

Bye-bye.

Can I have a word with you in my office?

- Boss, you wanted to speak to me?
- Alright, Mrs!

- Welcome to the news!
- Thank you.

You're in a great place,
with plenty of opportunities.

I hope you learn from your
senior colleagues, especially Mr Qadiri.

Now, what I wanted to ask you...

Being a lucky man,
I'm getting married in two months.

- Ah, okay! Congratulations.
- Thank you.

I was hoping you could be there
to film the ladies.

If you could do that, it would be great.

- You mean... I should film your wedding?
- Yes, exactly.

You come and...
I have to take this call.

Sure.

Hello, Mr Minister.

How are you?
How is your health?

I know you didn't call
just to check on me...

Welcome.
The family section is this way please.

- Why sit there?
- Can we get another table?

- This is the family section.
- We aren't family.

- What's going on?
- Boss, they want the men's area.

No problem...

Mr Qadiri, welcome.
How are you? Are your colleagues well?

Thank you.
Can we sit somewhere?

Sit wherever you like.
Find them a nice table.

Please follow me.

- Where to sit?
- By the aquarium.

This way, please.

Kabab, Qabili, Mahicha,
Pilaf, Mantu, Ashak.

Hold on a second. Repeat that?

Kabab, Karahi, Mantu,
Qabili, Ashak.

- Can I have Ashak, please?
- Currently out of Ashak.

- Oh. How about Mantu?
- Out of it too.

- What's left then?
- Kabab, Qabili, Mahicha.

I'll take Mahicha.
Don't say it's gone too.

We have Mahicha. You?

- Anything without meat?
- We don't serve food without meat.

Bring me a Qabili but without meat.

Meatless Qabili?!

- Yes, just remove the meat.
- Okay. Any drinks?

- I'll have green tea.
- Black tea.

One meatless Qabili, one Mahicha,
one green, one black tea.

Wouldn't you be more comfortable
in the family section?

- Of course not.
- Women usually prefer the family section.

Excuse me?
They're expected to sit there.

Who wants to sit in a dark shitty room
to eat?

Men by the aquarium, women aside.

That's the norm.
We can't change it.

We just did, no?

Yes, but now we are the black sheep.

As if we care.

- Fast service.
- Mahicha, and this is Qabili.

Here is the black tea
and the green tea.

- Is this green tea?
- Yes.

Alright.

Leave it there.

Didn't I say remove the meat?

- Do it yourself.
- Want some?

No, I won't be able to finish mine.
Let's pack it up for the driver.

Yes, let's do that.

Look at mine.
Are you vegetarian?

- Not by choice.
- What do you mean?

Covered so many suicide attacks,
I can't look at meat.

Really? How many?

Lost count.
Since 2006.

...three, four, five, six, seven...

Are we hurrying
because the shuttle's leaving?

- Yes, exactly.
- Who's quicker?

Liam, of course.

- Goodbye.
- Get home safely, little one.

Hello, brothers, time to go?

Unfortunately,
the staff shuttle is cancelled.

We're not to blame.
It's the office.

How are you, champ?

Want to hold my gun?

No? You don't want to?

- What happened?
- Haven't you heard?

The TV station's been threatened.

- By who?
- The Taliban.

Oh my...
So the shuttle's canceled for now?

- Until further notice.
- Which basically means forever.

What should I cook for dinner
for my son? What should I cook?

- What?
- What do you want to eat?

What should I cook for Liam?

- It'll only take two minutes.
- No one's allowed in.

- Don't give me a headache.
- There she is.

My baby lion!

Give me a kiss.

Let's go over there.

- Where are we going?
- Just come...

Naru! Stop! I'm talking to you.

Why are you here? Trying to ruin me?

Naru. I can't reach you at home or work.

- Your phone's off.
- Guess why?

We're done. Why are you here?
You want to embarrass me?

Check my phone! That bitch was
chasing me! I deleted her number!

- I don't give a shit!
- What do you mean?

- I'm talking to you! Stop!
- Don't grab my bag.

I'd be in Germany if not for you two.

Oh, please just shut up!
As if Germany was waiting for you!

You're a lazy ass!
Do you know your son's needs?

His diapers, food... "My baby lion"?
Get lost!

Who found you this job?
Me! I allowed you to work.

Thanks a lot.

I swallowed my pride for you!

You found me a job
because you wanted me to provide.

I was a fool to give you my salary!

- Find me a job here.
- You know what work is?

You're only good at cruising around
with your friends.

How many times should I apologize?

If you call yourself a photographer,
let's open a shop!

So we can be around each other.

Are you stupid,
or do you have some mental issues?

I say I hate you,
and you want us to start a business?

- I know other ways as well.
- Put your finger down!

- I left my family for you.
- Didn't I do the same?

You see only your sacrifices?

Naru?

- Is everything okay?
- Mind your business. Go, go!

All good.
Stand closer to me.

I'm out of money for cigarettes.

I get it. You want money?
You're broke, right?

I know you so well!

You're such a con.
Take this money and fuck off!

Come with Mommy.
Leave us alone, okay? Liam...

Naru? Get in!

Naru! Who's this?

Why are you getting in his car?
Who is he?

Naru!

See how it turns.

- Are we heading the right way?
- No, just drop us off here.

- I'm not going to kick you out.
- I don't want to trouble you.

It's the car taking you, not me.

Okay, then go towards Kote Sangi.

Who's this commander?

He's my bodyguard.

- What's his name?
- Liam.

Liam, how old are you?

Five? No way. How old?

Two? No...

He's three years and eight months.

Liam, what do you like most?
Guns? Cars?

- What's he saying?
- He likes lions. Can't you see his bag?

Look, I have a lion too. Do you like it?

Too bad it's my daughter's.
Otherwise, I'd give it to you.

If I did,
my daughter would kick me out.

- How many kids do you have?
- Two girls and a boy.

How old are they?

My youngest daughter is four,
the other ten.

Your youngest is Liam's age.

And my son starts university next year.

You have a son that old?
You must be joking.

- I don't believe you.
- Shall I show you a picture?

Yes, let me see.

Your daughter's so cute.
What's her name?

Delilah.

This is Delilah, Liam!

Delilah? That's not Afghan, right?

No. My wife heard it in a TV series,
and I liked it too.

- Your wife's beautiful.
- Thank you.

Was your marriage arranged
or a love marriage?

- I never stood a chance.
- Why not?

My mom asked for my cousin's hand
right after I finished high school.

Half of Afghanistan
is married to their cousins.

That was our time.
What about you?

I married a stranger. I was so stupid.

- I don't know what I was thinking.
- It's okay. You were young.

Are you separated now?

Not officially, but...

- Liam and I are staying with my parents.
- Maybe it will turn out well.

Things will get better.
You're still young.

I don't know.

- Which way?
- Left.

What's going on here?

Open the door!

Get out of the car.

- Out of the car.
- Is he crazy? Don't open the door.

- Officer, why did he attack us?
- He claims you kidnapped his wife.

- Don't move!
- She's a colleague. I gave her a ride.

- Aren't you Mr Qadiri?
- Yes.

Mr Qadiri, so glad to meet you.
How are your colleagues?

- I filed a complaint against him.
- He misunderstood.

- What did I misunderstand, you asshole?
- Put him in the car.

I swear I'll kill you!

You can go. We'll take care of it.

Such a respectful person.
I've never seen a man behave like that.

- Really? How?
- Respectfully.

- Why did he help you?
- Who?

- Qodrat.
- You misunderstood me.

I was saying something else.
I was saying that...

I've never seen a man behave
so respectfully.

He didn't need to help me.

- A married man helping?
- He acted like a gentleman.

Can't a married man
act like a gentleman?

You don't need to be so negative.

She glows talking about Qodrat.

I swear, there's nothing between us.
Otherwise, I'd tell you.

Okay! I believe you.

He only gave me a ride,
and you're making a big deal out of it.

Next time, I won't tell you anything.

- Hello.
- Where to?

- We're from Kabul News.
- Your ID.

Open your bag.

You're clear.
Go in, sister.

- Don't want to check my bag?
- No, go ahead.

- Why not?
- Got anything suspicious?

- Maybe. Isn't it your job to find out?
- I let you pass out of respect.

Respect?
You check his bag, but not mine.

- Because women can't carry bombs?
- Aunty, go.

I'm not your aunty
and I'm not talking to you.

These attacks happen
because people don't do their jobs.

- It's your job to search my bag.
- Search her bag.

Do what you're paid to do...
Don't push.

Go. Stop talking.

- Just do your job.
- Go away!

You want trouble,
forcing them to search you?

Yes, they should do their job.

- You'll teach them their job?
- If they don't know...

- It's not your job...
- Keep moving!

- You own the street?
- She's crazy.

You can't stop people in the street
and lecture them.

45 years of war
is because of your kind of mentality.

- You can't just ignore and deny.
- And what's your mentality?

When you see something wrong,
you must react.

Your generation lives in a bubble.

You think change comes overnight.
It doesn't.

You're so passive. You do nothing.

You wait for change to happen on its own.

Change happens only
when everyone does their job.

Change happens only
when you act as an aware citizen.

You want to fix all Afghanistan's problems
right now? We're late.

Just go!
Go! As if I'm blocking you.

- We're both going.
- I'm on my way.

- Why are you pissed of?
- I'm not. You just don't understand.

I'm not telling him anything,
and he's telling me.

I have those numbers.
They don't pick up.

Neither the Chief of Police
nor the District Government.

- Are you the gas station owner?
- Yes.

- Was anyone on your staff hurt?
- Don't know. They won't let me get close.

- How much did you lose?
- My entire life.

Almost a million dollars.

What do you expect from the government?
How much did you lose?

Don't put the mic in my face.
I'm done talking.

Move, bystander.
You're blocking the view.

What are you doing there?
Naru!

First rule of journalism:
Protect yourself.

Stop lecturing me.
Come get the camera.

I'm going to fall...
I'd better go the other way.

I'll catch you. Don't worry.

- Hold it tight.
- I'll fall.

I'll catch you.

Let go of your hands.

- Let them be.
- I didn't say anything.

- Let them have their fun.
- Oh God!

Shall we go eat somewhere?

Really?
Isn't it your daughter's birthday?

Oh, I completely forgot.
I'll ask you out another day.

Sounds good.

Is the street blocked?

- Hello.
- Where are you going?

What a question.
We go wherever we like.

Really? Get out of the car.

- Why did you say that?
- Too late.

Aren't you the reporter
who always criticizes the police?

Want to search the car?
Check the papers?

- Who's the girl?
- None of your business.

- You'll see after I smash your face.
- Watch your language!

Wait until you get to the station.

- Hey, don't bother her.
- What's the problem?

- What's your relation to him?
- None of your business.

- I'll make you talk.
- What have we done?

- Don't talk back. Call your father.
- Talk to me.

You're lucky you're a woman.
Call your father too.

Are you insane? A 50-year-old man
calling his father?

- Qodrat, he's filming.
- Stop. You don't have permission.

I don't need permission.

Let him go. Get off him. Let him go.

- I'll go home now.
- Let me get the door.

Just go. I'll take your stuff.

Can you get the key
from the front pocket?

- Here?
- Yes.

- This one?
- Yes.

Give me my bag.

- Should I carry it upstairs?
- No. Goodnight.

Hello?

Where else would I be?
I'm on my way home.

Something came up at work.
I couldn't call back.

I'll be home soon.

Come on, you know my job.
I would've answered if I could.

I told you, something happened.
I'll explain when I get home.

It's not like I was having fun.

Alright, put her on the phone.

Oh Deli, don't cry...

Oh no, my girl is crying.

Daddy was stuck at work.
I'm coming home now.

Don't cry.
I'll take you to the bakery tomorrow

and get you a big cake.
Whichever one you want, okay?

I was suddenly attacked by some men.

I didn't see much.
The headlights blinded me.

I couldn't see their faces.

Long story short,
they beat me up and left.

How long did it last?

To me, it felt like forever.

Really...
What kind of question is that?

When you're being beaten,
you're not checking the time!

It's fine.

Thank you all, let's get to work.

I'm in my office if anything comes up.

- Mr Qadiri.
- Yes.

- Can you cover Parliament?
- Yes.

If you need rest,
I can send someone else.

I'm fine.

As you wish.
I've got "painkillers" in my office.

I know your "painkillers",
but no thanks.

Alright then, head out.
They start at nine.

I'll call the cameraman and get going.

- Good luck, then.
- Thanks.

The number you have dialed is not...

- Morning. How's everyone?
- Look who's here!

- How are you?
- So good to see you.

- How are you, old friend?
- Long time no see. How's it going?

- How are you?
- Good to see you back. Any pain?

- No, I'm recovered.
- Your squeeze might bring the pain back.

- Feeling better?
- Better. How about you?

- As you can see.
- What's that? You look worse than I did.

Misbehave at home
and your wife punish you?

- No... I'll tell you later.
- Okay, let's go to the interview.

- What interview?
- The camera manager told me.

- Aren't you going to Parliament?
- Yes.

Then let's go.

Take your camera and tripod,
I've got a call to make.

If you could call the transport,
that'd be great.

Bye, guys, see you later.

I'm Yasamin, calling from Herat.

- What's your question?
- I wanted some advice.

This is your show.
Feel free to ask anything.

I have a family problem.

My daughter has fallen in love
with a married man.

I concluded that it's time to end
America's longest war.

It's time for American troops
to come home.

In God's name,
hello and welcome to Kabul News.

Today is Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

After two decades, the US has announced

they'll withdraw their troops
by September.

Qadiri is live from downtown Kabul.

The people I spoke to

expressed concern about the consequences.

And the Government...

Naru! Naru!

Hey. How are you?

Are you upset with me?

- No, I'm not.
- Why did you quit the news?

It was the office's decision.

Okay, but why are you avoiding me?

How do you mean?

- I think you're hiding something.
- I'm not.

If I've done something to upset you,
I need to know.

We used to work together.
Now we don't. It's over.

That's it.

Naru! You didn't answer my question.
Stop acting childishly.

You're finished, man.

Tell me something I don't know.

I thought about what you said.
The girl likes you too.

No way. Why would a young woman
like an older guy like me?

Why don't you act like a man
and confront her?

That won't work.

Why not? It always works for me.

You fall for every woman you meet.

So what? You should too.

No way.
I'm married with kids.

She's married too and has a kid.

That's different. She's young.

- I'm 20 years older.
- It's not about age, but heart.

My heart's not young either.
Forget it...

I've got another idea.

Take my gun and the police pickup.
I'll send a guy with you. Kidnap her.

- And then what?
- Want me to explain that too?

My house in Kandahar is empty.

Get her pregnant
and see how she chases you.

Tell me,
why have we been friends so long?

No idea. Maybe because we grew up
together in the orphanage?

Exactly.
Otherwise, I'd never be friends with you.

Such a good time. All those fights,
eating together, having fun...

No responsibility. I miss those days.

Of course you do.

You were a waste, the worst in class.

- Give me her number, and I'll call.
- Another brilliant idea.

- Hey, Dad. Look, he's pulling me.
- I was first.

Don't fight. You can both fit.

- Hello, uncle.
- How are you, son?

Good.

Got it? Don't worry.
There are plenty of women.

Dear guests.

Let's welcome the groom
and his colleagues.

The groom dedicates this song
to his bride.

Let's give them a big round of applause!

BLACK THURSDAY:
AN ATTACK ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

In God's name,
may the martyrs rest in peace.

The Taliban's attack on Kabul News staff

causing outrage in
Afghanistan and outside.

On Thursday evening, during the wedding

of Hamidullah Binesh, head of Kabul News,

a suicide bomber struck.

Seven employees were killed,

and more than 50 injured.

Police confirmed the attacker was a woman.

Her identity has not yet been released.

Naru...

Naru. I know it's really hard...
Can I do anything?

No.

We can only keep her memory alive in us.

I'm sorry.

I'm going home.

Pick up Liam.
I'll give you both a ride.

Okay.

Kids, where's Liam?

- Not here.
- Liam isn't here.

- Atiq, where's the kindergarten teacher?
- She went to the canteen.

- Did she take Liam?
- No, his father did.

- Whose father?
- Your son's father.

- Just now?
- A few minutes ago.

Liam! Liam!

Samir!

Samir, stop!

Don't let her.

- Go away. Who the fuck are you?
- Get in the car.

Naru?

- Naru, what happened? Who were they?
- Liam was taken.

- Should I get the car and chase them?
- No. Where to?

- Should I call the police?
- And tell them that his father took him?

Yes, he kidnapped him.

You talk as if you don't live
in Afghanistan. Don't you know the law?

The law's broken. You can get around it.

You don't understand me.

- I do.
- Alright. Tell me!

- We can file a report.
- What will you say in the report?

- That his father kidnapped Liam.
- They won't consider that kidnapping.

- So what? We've still got to act.
- Who are you, interfering in my life?

Who are you?

Naru! I love you.

For God's sake,
I'm ashamed to hear that.

You're like the rest of men. "I love you."

- Really? Is that what you think of me?
- Yes, I do! I do think that.

Alright then, I apologize.

"I apologize!"

LAYLA PHOTO STUDIO

- Should we make a heart?
- Yes, good idea.

Just like that.

Keep it straight.

Smile.

Wait... Good.

Hold the bouquet down by your side.

Kneel before me.

- Let me show you our studio. Come in.
- Hello.

- This is my wife.
- How are you?

We can change the background as you wish.

Decorate it the way she wants.
Money isn't an issue.

- Do you have a catalogue?
- Yes, let me show you.

Naru!

- Anita, my dear, how are you?
- Thank you. And you?

- Can we take a break?
- Sure.

You've grown.
Have you forgotten your auntie?

- Yes.
- Ignore him. He's addicted to games.

How have you been?
I'm so happy you came.

- I came to say goodbye.
- You're leaving?

All US citizens must leave
for security reasons.

For how long?

It depends.
Maybe a few weeks like last time.

I'll text you.

- Take care of yourself.
- What are you doing?

- The next customer will be here soon.
- Okay, go!

- She's chatting at work.
- Ignore him.

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Mr Qadiri... on behalf of the government,

I assure you and our viewers

that our security forces
are in full control.

The country is under the
Government's rule. And these rumors...

Your claims don't reflect
the reality on the ground.

- 21 provinces are gone to the Taliban.
- Listen to me.

In war, it's normal if a district
or province falls briefly.

But we have 300,000 armed forces.
Our national security forces...

Where are they when provinces
are falling one after another?

War is serious business.

Districts and provinces can fall,
but we can reclaim them.

You haven't reclaimed a single province.

Some media have sided with the enemy.

Wouldn't it be better to give
a clear picture of the situation?

The clear picture is
that you're sabotaging it.

You're not telling the truth.

You encourage people
to rise against their government!

The situation is desperate.
Denying it betrays the people.

- You are the traitor here!
- What are you doing?

Let go.

Get off me.

- Sir, let him go!
- This is really bad. It's a live show.

NEWS STUDIO

They bring any idiot into the studio
as an expert!

What's going on?

They say the Taliban have entered Kabul
and released 13,000 prisoners.

I went to Pul-e-Charkhi for a report.

People said the Taliban
released all the prisoners.

- Did you call the prison director?
- Yes. I saw three Taliban motorcyclists.

Did you see it yourself?
Where is the boss?

He's not answering.

- Call his Dubai number.
- He's not picking up.

- Hamid, any news from officials?
- Their phones are off.

All phones are off.
All ministries.

- Has anyone called Parliament?
- They're not answering.

Brothers, your attention.
The situation is bad.

We should evacuate the office.
Go home.

- Where's the security manager?
- There's no one here.

- So, we're on our own?
- I'm afraid so.

The situation is volatile.
Please hurry.

We can't abandon the office.
What if something happens?

What if something happens to the staff?
If someone gets hurt?

They are reporters.
They can take care of themselves.

The situation is unpredictable.
Hurry and leave instead of arguing.

Give me a minute, I need to answer
this call. We'll find a way out.

- Hello?
- Where are you?

Hey Shaker, how are you?
I'm in the office.

- Come to the airport. It's total chaos.
- What's going on there?

All officials, parliament members,
everyone is at the airport.

Shouldn't you be at the police station?

Forget that.
I love my life, and I like you.

The Taliban will kill you
if they enter downtown.

Let them kill me. What can I do?
This is the situation.

I put your name on
the evacuation list,

so you can leave
on one of the first flights.

BREAKING NEWS

We have breaking news.

Sources confirm to Kabul News

that President Ghani has fled the country.

It's unclear where the president has gone.

We'll keep you updated

as more information comes in.

- Hello, Naru.
- How are you, Ehsan Khan?

- Fine. Did you hear the news?
- It's chaos.

A total mess.

- Here's your thermos.
- Thanks. You can keep it, we have two.

Thanks, but I'm closing.
You should too.

- Where's your husband?
- He got a call and left.

- Shops have been looted.
- Where did you hear that?

My cousin called me...

- Are you Mr Qadiri?
- I am.

- Our pride. We all respect you.
- You're too kind.

- What's going on in this country?
- It's Afghanistan, not the first time.

- Why is everybody rushing to the airport?
- People are panicking.

- Are you here for a photo?
- I'm in a hurry, excuse me.

- Be careful.
- Thanks for your concern.

I lived under the Taliban.
They hate reporters.

- Thanks for your concern. I'm in a hurry.
- Leave while you can.

- I won't take more of your time.
- I'm leaving, close your shop.

Thank you, Ehsan Khan.

Hey Liam, it's uncle Qodrat.
Give me a hug.

What are you doing here?

Get Liam ready.
We must go to the airport now.

Airport?

It's all over. Can't you see the chaos?

If you reach the airport,
you can fly to a safer place.

That easy? Without a visa or passport?

I have intel:
Once you pass the checkpoint,

there are military aircraft
that will fly you out.

Liam doesn't have ID or a passport.

You don't need one.
Just pass the checkpoint.

Please leave. If my husband comes in,
he'll make a scene.

- Naru, are you listening?
- I'm listening.

- Excuse me. I need passport photos.
- Come in.

- The studio's closed.
- It's not closed. Get in.

- I said the studio's closed.
- What do you mean, closed?

- Don't speak to my customer like that.
- This is your only chance!

- What if we can't pass the checkpoint?
- Then we come back to this hellhole.

Naru, don't hesitate.
It's your only chance.

This idiot has blocked us.

Keep moving.

Are all these people
going to the airport?

Yes, all of Kabul is fleeing.

Don't push! Can't you see a child here?

Give me Liam.

Don't let go of my hand.

Stand back. Don't push.

Only those on the list.
Please calm down.

Only those on the list.

We have only limited space available.

I'm sorry.
Qolam Mohammad!

Are we on the list?

Fatima Morawej.

Help her up! Help her up!

Mr Qodrat Qadiri. Kabul News.
Mr Qodrat Qadiri.

Hey, translator! She has to go!
Listen. Tell him there's been a mistake.

She's a Kabul News reporter: Naru Ahmadi.
She's here.

There's been a mistake.

I put her name on the list.

Naru Ahmadi.
Naru Ahmadi and her son.

She should go!

Naru Ahmadi.
They must go.

Give us the child.

Give me Liam.

- Let us through.
- Careful.

Now, it's your turn.

- You must go. Goodbye.
- You're not coming?

- No.
- What do you mean no?

In memory of our TOLO TV colleagues

who lost their lives
on January 20, 2016 in Kabul,

when a Taliban suicide bomber
drove into their staff shuttle

as they were on their way home from work.