All language subtitles for Hala.2019.

Please, Lord,
grant us good in the world...

and good in the hereafter

and save us from the hellfire.

Amen.

Hala! You missed fajr.

What are you still doing?

Are you going to skip morning prayers
every day now?

What's wrong? She slept in.

Not in this house.

Let her eat.

What did I tell you?

She gets her smarts from me.

Of course.

She'll be late
because of your silly crossword.

It's not silly.

Didn't you already miss the bus?

I told you not to get that skateboard.

She's skating without a helmet.
What if something happens?

Let her live. She's not breaking any laws.

As long as she's not spending time
with boys, she's okay.

Am I picking you up after school?

May the peace, mercy,
and blessings of Allah be upon you.

Careful, it's still hot.

I told you.

Put the phone away. Why won't you eat?

What's wrong?

Our firm doesn't want a trial,
but it could be a big win for us.

I don't have a choice.

You always have a choice.

Everything else, in Allah's hands.

Okay. You are right.

How was school?

You're always talking with your dad.

But with me, you go completely quiet.

Your attitude totally changes.

-See what I mean--
-Why are you picking on her?

-Leave her alone.
-Fine.

Okay, the food's getting cold.

Hi.

Hello.

Good night.

Good night.

Mrs. Ahmed called.

She said her son
saw you at the skate park...

and there were a lot of boys there.

Yes, but be careful.

You know what our community might think.

They'll start gossiping.

I understand, but...

you're older now.

And you're a girl.

Just be careful.

Dad and I won't always be there
to protect you.

Okay.

I'm waking you up for fajr tomorrow.
No sleeping in.

Traffic's really bad.

My flight doesn't leave until 9:00.
We have enough time.

You know I don't like driving.

This one.

Of all the songs,
you had to pick this one.

It's depressing.

Okay, sing it.

No. I don't remember the words.

The parts you don't remember, just hum.

Come on! Sing with me.

Yes. She's fine.

But you said you were coming back tonight.

Okay.

Do whatever you want.

Good night.

Put that away.

I was thinking we should go out.

You and me.

We don't spend time together.

Will you go?

Okay.

This will look great on you.

Come on. What's with that face? Try it.

What about this?

You never had a problem
with my choices before.

Absolutely not!

Just try it, for me.

It'll look good.

I haven't seen you working
on your college applications.

Why is it when I talk about your future,
your head is somewhere else?

When I was growing up,
it was hard to get a good education.

If you were in Pakistan,
you wouldn't be like this.

I just want a good life for you.

From now on, do your own chores.

Make your own breakfast.
Do your own laundry.

You're a big girl now.

If I don't do those things, who will?
They won't do themselves.

Who makes your bed in the morning?

Who makes sure you have
clean clothes for school?

You're just a child.

How many times have I said you're getting
older and need to be more responsible?

But you don't listen.

You're entitled.

And just because
I didn't go to college, you...

You're ashamed of me.

Say it. You're embarrassed
of your own mother, aren't you?

Dad has spoiled you.

He gives you everything.

But someday, he won't be here.

And you will be alone. All alone.

Do you hear me?

Bye.

Be home by 6:00!

Where've you been?

Wait until your father comes home.

All this going out,
without telling me anything?

I don't know when you left
or where you went.

You should have told me. This is wrong.

No.

His flight home leaves early,
so he's probably asleep now.

Honestly, I've had a hard time sleeping
without your dad here.

That's what it's like.

When you're together for so many years,

you get used to each other.

You should get some sleep, too.

Good night.

I'm just happy you're home.

It's good being here with you.

Flatterer.

You didn't even notice my haircut.

You got a haircut?

Enough conversation about work.

Why aren't you eating?

Where were you?

Why weren't you picking up your phone?

No, you're only sorry you got caught.

I'm heading to bed.
Your dad will speak with you.

Zahid, what happened?

Why in Allah's name
did you hit our grown daughter?

Ask her where she's been.

Don't you dare hit her again.

Hala, go on upstairs.

What are you doing?
Why are you acting like this?

She's a liar.

This is who you've raised.

Something has to be done.

I don't want to talk about that now.

You don't even look at Hala anymore.

She's pulled the wool over your eyes.

Usually you're smart on her.

But you've been fooled this time.

You shouldn't just give up on her.

If you try, you can be a better father.

I don't want Hala's relationship
to be like yours with your father.

What's my father have to do with this?

Eram, it's because of him
that I'm with you.

What do you mean?

My dad chose you for me.

It didn't happen
the way your mom told you.

Ours was a mutual agreement.

That's what you were told.

Hina and Mahmoud were our neighbors
in Khudadad Colony.

We've known them ever
since your dad's college days.

Yes, you do.

They're only here for a weekend!

And they've been asking about you.

When I was your age...

my mother told me
a man wanted to marry me.

Your dad.

She would spin all these stories
about him.

She said that he was educated, ambitious,

and wanted to go to America.

It was a very difficult time for us.

We had so many dreams.

We thought, by coming to America,
we could start over.

And then...

we could change our lives.

What?

Your hair is done.

Get ready and come downstairs.

She's gotten so big!

He's finished his first year
in mechanical engineering.

Three more years, then real life.
And a great job.

Okay. Fine.

He takes after you.

Let me remind you,
I'm the only one with a PhD here.

Arash has my smarts.

Hina likes to bring that up, doesn't she?

PhD in what, psychology?
Anyone can do that. Big deal.

You try it, then!

This food is delicious.

Thank you.

I wish Hina could cook.

While at university,
I cooked for the three of us.

In those days, Zahid was such a lone wolf.

He didn't like anyone.

It took so long to become friends.

He was always arguing with everybody.

That's not true.

You're right.

That sounds like him.

Hina speaks the truth.

You used to say, "I want to be
the most brilliant lawyer there ever was."

And then, along she comes.

Everything changes.

People change.

For the better, you mean.

And look at him now. He has everything.

He's a great lawyer, father and husband.

That's where true happiness
comes from, my friend.

Everything in balance.

We are blessed.

Would anyone like more chai?

-No, thank you.
-I'm good.

We want to hear from Hala.
She's been so quiet.

Can you clear the table?

Let the child eat.

She's done. Look at her plate.

We're no longer in a time
where women do all the work.

We're not living in Pakistan anymore.

Oh, there she goes again
with her "feminism."

Help her, Arash. Don't just sit there.

They look very good together.

Thank you for helping us.

Where did she go?

I heard you come in.

I know why you must be upset.

That's how things may be done in Pakistan,
but they don't have to here.

If it's not what you want,
it won't happen.

I know things haven't been easy.

I understand how you feel.

Please talk to me.

I called your dad. He should be coming.

Because he needs to know.
This is very serious.

I taught you to stay on the right path,
but you do whatever you want.

There will be consequences.

I can't protect you from everything.

-What's she doing here?
-I don't know.

Dad sent her here.

Tell her he needs to come here.

he's very busy right now.

This is our family matter.
Why is she involving herself?

Zahid should be here, shouldn't he?

I know.

Remember when your dad told you
that he named you?

He lied.

I named you Hala.

He wanted to give you a different name.

What do they call "happiness" in English?

"Joy."

But I didn't like that name at all.

I stood firm.

You've always been Hala to me.

And always will be.

You didn't come.

Everything's fine. Sit.

Admit that you failed as a father.

If Hala believes
that she's such an adult...

she should face the consequences
of her actions.

I've had enough.

Let's talk about this peacefully--

There's no peace for me in this house.

When your daughter
needed you most today...

that's when you don't show up?

But you were there.

I was working.

Work. You understand?
Some of us have to work.

You didn't respect our marriage.

For years, I tolerated that.

I said nothing.

But what you are doing to Hala...

and what you did today...

You crossed the line.

And I will not tolerate that.

Hala will not become like me.

Enough.

I divorce you.

What? Have you lost your mind?

That's not how it's done.
Women can't end a marriage.

-I divorce you.
-Come to your senses.

What are you saying?

What are you doing to this family?

Have you thought about
what you're doing to this family?

You don't have a college degree.
You've never had a job in this country.

How will you live without me?

I will do without you.

This is not how it's done.
I won't accept it.

I divorce you.

Wait!

Enough.

Don't run anymore.

You're not alone.

I'm here.

I'm here with you.

Enough.

I've been thinking that...

once you go away to college,
I'll have more time to myself.

I'll learn something.

Maybe accounting.

I always took care of all of the money
in the house anyway.

I always thought you believed...

that I wasn't that smart.

Tell the truth.

Okay.

I'll let her know.

Are you going to take this with you?

Do you need anything else?

Come here.

Don't give Mom stress, okay?