Original subtitles

- Any minute now.

Don't do that.

- Sorry.

- Just, try to look happy.

(train chugging)

- That sounds like her.

- What is the matter, why are you pulling that bizarre face?

- You said try to look happy.

- Happy, not demented.

- What sort of face should I pull?

- Don't pull any face.

She thinks the world of you, you know that.

(train hisses)

- Mommy

- Kamini

oh, it's been so long!

- I'm so excited.

- And Prem hello.

- Mamaji welcome to Whales.

- Oy, that one as well.

(muttering)

Don't lose any, I've counted them!

- You must be exhausted, let's get home.

- It's been so tiring, such a long trip.

- I'm sorry about that.

(indistinct brush-off)

(whistle blows)

(light guitar music)

- Prem's practice is doing so well.

You know how the patients were at first,

but they're fine now.

I can't believe it's been a year since we came.

It took a while for us to fit in.

It's all been a big success, hasn't it Prem?

- [Prem] It has.

- [Pushpa] Excellent.

(laughter)

(speaking Welsh)

- This is the mine morning shift just finishing

They work around the clock.

- Gosh, they look like minstrels.

- That's what they used to say about us.

- [Miner] I'll be in the bath before you!

- That's the new preacher, Reverend Todd

He's just arrived from Kenya, he was a missionary there.

- How exotic.

- He's only been here a month, he wants to save the village.

- Quite the evangelist.

- [Kamini] He's very pious,

I'm sure you'll get on well with him.

(pop music)

- Verity?

Verity where are you?

What are you doing?

- Reading.

- You're not spending the whole of summer holidays

lying on that bed listening to pop music.

There's work to be done.

- Okay.

- You have to understand that I'm here to work.

This village needs our help.

- Then what do you want me to do?

- Goodness sake.

The floor of the hall needs cleaning before tonight.

- I'll do it now.

- Please do.

See you later.

- Oh, I was thinking I might call mummy.

- Your mother left this family to start a new life

elsewhere, it would be best for you to accept that,

and to pray for her lost soul.

Please have the floor cleaned by lunch time.

- Alright.

- Thank you.

(sullen piano music)

- So mummy, this is home.

(indistinct)

- Come in, come in.

So, this is the surgery.

May I take that for you?

This way.

(light music)

- Would you like a cuppa?

- A what?

- A cup of tea.

- Oh yes.

- Hello Prem.

- Megan.

How are you?

- Well.

- I can see that, you look really well.

- Thank you, I've been in London.

- I've missed you.

- My mother-in-law has just arrived from India.

- I'd better leave you to it then.

(crinkling paper)

- Prem come here a minute.

Look at this, isn't it wonderful?

- Yes, it is.

Ladies excuse me,

I think I've heard my first patients arriving.

See you later Mamaji.

- Of course.

- I can't wait to wear this.

So tell me about Luli's husband.

- Nice, good looks.

- I heard he was a bit...

Does he have a mustache?

- Big ears.

(Kamini laughs)

- Poor girl.

(patients all talking over each other)

(baby crying)

- One moment please.

- Gina, where have you been?

- I'm sorry, my mom couldn't take Nye.

- You can't keep bringing your baby into work.

- The patients can take turns with him.

- Gina, they're here because they're sick.

Do you want Nye to get ill?

It's totally unacceptable.

- I'm sorry.

- It just can't go on.

Please don't cry.

- I'm so sorry it's all my fault.

- Well, yes.

- Please don't sack me, I really need this job.

- I'm not going to sack you but you really must stop alright

- I can't.

I'm at the end of my tether, it's hopeless.

No one understands, Reverend Todd won't baptize Nye,

I mean, what if he died?

- Stop talking nonsense, or I will sack you,

And I'll hire Nye instead.

That's better, dry your tears and send in the first patient.

- Doctor, would you speak to Reverend Todd about Nye?

It would mean so much to my Nan.

- I'll see what I can do.

Give him to me.

(rock music)

- Thank you Verity.

I'll see you later.

(door creaks)

- Ah Ladies, please do come,

it will be a most interesting evening, I promise you.

- At 85 he's opened a new school for underprivileged...

(Nye cries)

- Uh excuse me, could you look after the baby please?

- Yes.

- This is news to me.

- Prem's receptionist, this is her baby.

He's just adorable.

- Every home needs children.

- Yes, adorable, um, excuse me.

- Why isn't this girl's family looking after the baby?

- It's all a bit of a mess.

The boy's father has abandoned her.

He's gone off to London to be a pop star.

- Could the boy's family have done nothing?

- It doesn't work like that here mommy.

- I see.

- Reverend, how lovely to see you.

- And you, Mrs. Davis.

I do hope you'll be coming to my talk this evening.

- Oh yes, I'm sure it would be fascinating,

can I just say, I think you were so brave going out there

to work with the pygmies.

I hear there's going to be a slideshow.

- Yes lots of slides.

- Oh well definitely don't want to miss that.

- You will put the word around for me, won't you?

I am hoping for a full house.

- I'll do my best Reverend, but I'm afraid the only

full house you get around here is at the Bingo.

- Good.

- Look at your face, look at your beautiful little face.

You need a change, don't you Nye?

Excuse me for a minute.

Come on.

(sneaky music)

- Who are you?

- Dan, who are you?

- That's none of your business, are you the house boy?

- Yeah I suppose so, is there anything to eat?

I'm starving.

- Get your feet off there this minute

or I'll have you thrown out.

- No one's allowed to hurt me, that's the rules here.

- You stay right here.

- Kamini, Kamini, the house boy just walked into the

living room and put his feet up as if he owned the place.

- Oh no, that's Dan, Owen Griffith's boy.

He stays here from time to time.

- What?

- His father drinks.

- He's an alcoholic?

- Dan comes to us when things are bad.

I'm teaching him to write, he's really very clever.

- This isn't a family, it's a menagerie.

I'm going to go say my prayers.

- Good idea.

There, that's better, isn't it?

- Mr. Griffith.

- Reverend Todd.

- Making an early start, I see.

- Each to his own, aye Reverend?

- I'm doing a little talk in the hall tonight

about my experiences in Kenya.

Perhaps you'd like to come?

- Let me see now.

There are two main reasons why I won't be going,

firstly, because I turned my back on religion oh,

40 years ago on account of it being a load of old

mumbo jumbo, the opiate of the people.

The second, I recon the Africans were better off before

the white man arrived and stole their lands.

- Tell me, how is Dan.

- Fine.

- [Rev. Todd] I gather he's been staying

with the Sharmas again.

- What's that got to do with you?

- You're drinking.

He's the one who's paying the price.

- That, Mr. Todd, is none of your business.

(knocking)

- Last patient is Emlyn Dawkins again.

- Emlyn, come in, take a seat.

What can I do for you today?

- I've lost a bit of weight.

- Yes, I can see that.

- And I'm all out of sorts again,

I thought maybe you could give me some pep pills.

- Let's not turn to drugs just yet.

- Will you watch this baby for me for a minute?

- Yeah, alright.

- You like chewing on your thumb, don't you Nye?

- You really know how to make him smile, don't you?

(Nye fusses)

(Dan coughs)

- Dan, don't cough all over that baby.

Did he cough all over you?

Have you got a cold?

- Nah, I'm alright.

- Oh, coughed all over you.

Why don't you go to your room and read for a while?

(Nye fusses)

- What, who coughed all over you?

- Emlyn, it's always lovely to see you,

but what's really going on?

- It's just my life, it's so boring doctor.

If it was like Z-Cars; criminals, chases, robberies,

I'd be fine,

but the most exciting thing that happened to me last week

was a missing sheep.

What bobby wouldn't be depressed?

- Emlyn, you have a good life, you live in a nice community,

you're well respected, you have your health.

Contentment, is about appreciating the things you have got.

- Yeah, I think I understand.

Maybe I should get myself a hobby.

- Exactly.

Something that you're passionate about.

- I've got this mate who goes potholing.

- Good idea.

- But I get terribly claustrophobic.

- Oh.

- And then, my brother's very keen on climbing,

I could try that.

- You could, you could.

- But I get terrible vertigo.

- Well, then it's probably not the thing for you.

Sometimes, you just have to seek the beauty

in the world around you.

- Seek the beauty around you.

Righto, I'll give it a go.

- Good luck.

(gentle guitar music)

- Megan, is that you?

- Hello Emlyn.

- Welcome home.

I hardly recognized you, you look so different.

That dress, and your hair.

- You'll have me blushing in a minute, now stop it.

It's very sweet of you Emlyn, you've made my day.

I'll see you around.

- Yes, you will.

(upbeat music)

- Gina, Gina.

- Shh, Prem.

I just managed to get the baby off to sleep.

- I'm sorry, I thought I was in my own surgery.

- Sorry, the door was open, not interrupting, I hope?

- Not at all Reverend Todd.

- Mrs. Sharma am I right in thinking your mother's arrived?

- Yes, she's making herself at home.

- Ah, Dan.

Will you be coming to bible class tomorrow night?

- Oh, sorry, can't stop I've got an appointment.

- Dan, you should be resting, Dan.

He shouldn't be out he has a cold.

Do come up.

- Thank you.

- Doctor Sharma.

- Here.

- That's four and nine please, thank you so much.

Goodbye now.

And what can I do for you, Dan?

- Um, have you got any corned beef?

Mrs. Sharma sent me out for some.

- I thought Hindus worshiped cows.

What's she doing eating corned beef?

- I don't know, but her mom's been begging for it.

You've only got luncheon meat on the shelf, have you got

some in the back?

- Might have, somewhere.

- Here we are, half a crown.

- No, she asked for Fray Bentos

- Corned beef is corned beef.

- I know but the old lady is really fussy.

Thanks anyway.

- And I believe Ganesha is the elephant headed god

who rides a rat to represent the subjugation

of the demon vanity.

- In a manner of speaking.

- I am most drawn to the idea of Shiva's neck turning

blue because he drank poison as an act of self sacrifice.

- Much like Christ carrying away the sins of the world

on the cross.

- Exactly.

- You certainly know your Hindu deities, Reverend.

Tell me, what denomination are you?

- I think of myself as a non-conformist non-conformist.

- What does that mean exactly?

- My philosophy is quite simple,

actions speak louder than words.

- They do.

- In fact, I wondered if we might collaborate

on a project, Doctor.

- And what might that be?

- Dan's father, Owen, I saw him this morning outside

the pub already drunk.

He's making himself ill, isn't he?

- I'm sorry, I can't discuss a patient.

- What if we get him to sign the pledge.

- What is that?

- We have a long tradition of temperance in this country.

By signing the pledge, a man, or indeed a woman, makes an

undertaking before God never to drink alcohol again.

- Good luck with that.

- Could I not count on your support?

- Well, of course it would be a good idea if Owen would

stop drinking, but as a doctor...

- You see, that's the problem with scientists, they think

the body and spirit are separate.

- Well it seems I have an ally in this house, Mrs. Bakshi

- Please, call me Pushpa.

- And you must call me Herbert.

(upbeat pop music)

- Don't you dare mess up my floor, you horrid little urchin.

- Sorry.

- My friends are on holiday somewhere exotic and I'm

stuck here in this filthy, dull little place mopping a floor

and talking to you.

- What do you mean, your family's got it all.

- Well that's true,

there are no coal mines on the King's road.

What do you want?

- I want to see the treasure, same as last time.

- Do you have what I asked for?

- You beauty.

- The treasures.

- Well, you must be exhausted after your long journey,

I'll leave you all in peace.

Thank you.

Oh, will I see you all this evening?

- We'll be there.

- Good, you can meet my daughter, Verity

She's home from boarding school for the summer.

I'm sure she'll benefit from some quiet contemplation

away from the distraction of the city.

- Trefelin must seem so dull to her.

- Will we be meeting Mrs. Todd?

- No, she's, uh, she's away.

Thank you so much for the tea.

(baby fussing)

- Until this evening.

- Dr. Sharma.

- Reverend, I believe you know my receptionist, Gina.

- Yes, of course, hello Gina.

- Hello.

- Gina was rather hoping to talk to you about Nye.

- How can I help?

- It was about the baptism.

- Well, once you and the boy's father are married,

it will give me great pleasure to baptize the child.

- But that might not ever happen,

I mean it's not Nye's fault.

What if he died and then he wasn't baptized he'd go to hell,

wouldn't he?

That's not fair.

- As I said, once you're wed, we can discuss the baptism.

Thank you again for the tea.

- Dr. Sharma.

- Reverend, a moment please.

- Yes, of course.

- Gina, it would mean so much to her

if you would baptize Nye.

- Yes I understand and I'd like to help, but as I'm sure

you'll agree, If I were to baptize that child it would

be seen as an endorsement of her behavior.

- She's been though such a lot.

- There's a wave of permissiveness sweeping across this

country and it's girls like Gina who are paying the price.

- I agree.

- Surely, the best solution would be for the father

of the child to return and to take up this responsibility.

- Yes, if you...

- There's only one thing that will bring him back,

and that's shame.

- There's more than enough shame in her life as it is,

what she needs is compassion and forgiveness,

that is Christ's message, is it not?

- I see, you find my attitude unyielding, Doctor.

But believe me I have the girl's best interests at heart,

and those of her baby.

Now, I look forward to seeing you this evening.

(sullen music)

- Don't you try pulling the wool over my eyes Mr. Joseph

You cannot park a tractor there!

- It's only the one, sergeant.

- Rubbish!

I've seen you park it there a dozen times before,

you're nicked.

(garbled)

- Fine looking woman.

- Huh?

- Play your cards right, and you could be in there.

- It has nothing to do with you.

- I'm only saying.

- Well don't!

- Right you are.

- You park that tractor there again Ceri Joseph,

and I'll have you up in front of a magistrate.

(sneezes)

- Oh you disgusting little boy, use a handkerchief not that.

- Are these from Africa?

- You do know you can go to hell for that.

I really don't know why you're so interested,

it's just old junk.

- It's witchcraft, isn't it?

- I just love the embroidery!

- I knew you would, I had it done by Roxanna.

Do you remember her?

- Yes.

- She used to embroider all your frocks

when you were little.

- It's beautiful mummy.

(kisses)

Thank you.

(water running)

- Oh, you're back, what have you been up to all day?

- This and that.

- I can imagine.

- You alright?

- I feel all hot.

- You are.

A bit swollen, too.

How long have you been feeling unwell?

- All day.

- Go to bed, I'll get some aspirin.

Drink lots and lots of water.

- He's unwell.

- I noticed that, is he alright?

- Yeah, I just sent him to bed.

- You'd better hurry up and get dressed, we're leaving soon.

- Do I really need to go?

- You must!

It'd be rude not to.

And besides, it's an opportunity to introduced mommy

to a few people.

- But Dan's unwell.

Mamaji, you look splendid.

- Thank you, Prim why aren't you ready we're about to leave.

- Sadly, I can't come, the boy is unwell.

My duty comes first.

What a pity, I was so looking forward to it.

But, have a lovely evening.

- See you later.

- Come on, mommy.

(upbeat music)

- Don't fidget, Verity.

You need to be presentable.

- Good evening.

- Good evening.

- Ah, so glad you could make it.

My daughter will look after you.

Mrs. Davis, welcome.

- I wouldn't have missed this for the world.

I've made you some Welsh cakes.

- They'll be perfect for after the show.

- There don't seem to be many here.

- Oh, I'm sure there'll be a late surge.

Good evening, Verity.

I'm sure you're looking forward to your father's film show.

- Very much so.

- These are for later.

- Emlyn.

- Not disturbing you, am I?

- No, no, not at all.

- Mrs. Sharma, Pushpa, so glad you could make it.

- We're not late I hope?

- No, we're just about to dim the lights.

- Excellent.

- If you'd like to take a seat.

- Mummy, this is Mrs. Davis, she runs the local shop.

- It's Pushpa, isn't it?

- Mrs. Bakshi, how do you do?

- Very well, thank you.

You've picked quite the day to arrive,

everything's happening.

- We should sit down.

- I've ordered you in some corned beef,

one of the posh brands, I know it's your favorite.

- Corned beef?

But we are Hindus.

- Your secret is safe with me.

- Ladies and gentlemen, good evening, and welcome.

Verity, if we could have the lights please.

- You're in love?

- You said to seek the beauty in the world around you.

Well, I was walking down High street and there she appeared,

right in front of my eyes, like a dream.

- Good, may I know the name of this goddess?

- Oh, no no no, don't jinx it.

- Well, I think my work here is done.

Good luck with it.

- That's the problem, you see, Doctor.

When it comes to courting women, I get all tongue tied.

- Well, just be yourself.

- But I'm not confident at being myself.

- In your professional capacity you're very confident.

Be bold, be brave.

A woman likes a man who knows how to give orders.

- I'd rather got the impression that in this surgery

it was your wife that wears the trousers.

- That's just...

What I want her to think.

(Emlyn laughs)

- Oh, very good, very clever, Doctor.

- Now here we see some Masai tribeswomen.

You'll notice their elaborate decoration.

Harmless enough, you may think,

but if we put too much thought into the predilection

of our self image, there is a risk that we,

like the pharisees, will become oblivious to the

feelings and needs of others.

This is an eternal truth we would do well to observe.

Now, it's the turn of the men.

This is a group of males grooming each other's hair.

- Try this exercise: say to yourself "I am in command".

"I am decisive, I am confident", now say it.

- I am in command, I am decisive...

- No, no, no, no, with conviction!

Believe it.

- I am confident.

- Yes, again.

- I am confident.

- Yes.

- I am in command.

- You are.

- And you, woman, are gonna do what I say

or there will be trouble!

- Maybe not quite that confident.

- Oh, so sorry, Doctor.

- Well, I think you're ready.

Go for it, tiger!

- Thanks again, Doctor.

- Oh, not at all.

- Doctor, will you come with me?

- Again, they are focused on outward appearance.

Throughout my ministry I have sought to guide man

away from the poverty of outward appearance to the

bountiful and rich terrain of our inner lives.

The treasures of the spirit,

where true joy and harmony can flourish.

(smooth jazz)

(door squeaks)

- Ah, now, here is a remarkable fellow.

His name is Lesanguiniguni,

there he is with his wife and child.

They were the first of many natives I was able

to bring under my wing.

How was this achieved, you may ask.

Well, I began by telling them of the Hebrews,

who as I'm sure you will remember were promised land

but had to take it by force one town at a time.

In the same way we are promised the gift of self control,

and yet we also must take it by force.

(whispers)

- Self control is the first step towards freeing

our hearts and spirits, we must pursue this goal

with vigor and avoid distractions.

(door squeaks)

- Alright, you shouldn't be smoking, it's bad for you.

It's a drug.

- What happened to your eye?

- Captain of the rugby team, we had a game last weekend.

- Rough, was it?

- It wasn't easy, got this in the pub after.

- What's it like down a mine?

- Alright.

- Do you get scared?

- I've been down that pit for 14 years, you get used to it.

- I bet it's filthy.

- Aye, and hotter than hell.

Sometimes, they get so hot, you can't touch the walls.

They're boiling.

And the air, it gets so wet, feels like you're drowning.

- You must sweat a lot.

- Like pigs.

- Sounds revolting.

(upbeat music)

- You are confident, you are in command, you...

- Evening, Emlyn!

What will it be, bitter or stout?

- Yes please.

- Huh?

Bitter or stout.

- Oh, no no thank you, I don't want a drink.

(Megan laughs)

- This is a pub, Emlyn.

Drinkin' is all people do here.

Are you alright?

- I am brave, I am bold.

- That's good to hear.

- This is very important.

- What is?

- I've got something I want to say.

- What?

You let me know, love.

- Alright, Emlyn, found that missing sheep yet?

- You've been with her all weekend.

- Dan?

You should be in the bed.

- I'm too hot.

- The aspirin will start working in a minute.

Here, let's get this off.

There we go.

Here, jump in here, lie down.

And stay there.

(knocking)

Try to get some sleep.

(Emlyn sighs)

- Good evening Doctor, hello Sergeant Dawkins,

won't you come in?

- What happened?

- It's my nerves, worse than ever.

I stood there like a flamin' idiot just talking nonsense.

- I'm sorry, I shouldn't have pushed you.

- Oh it's not your fault, doctor.

It's me, I'm a fool.

- You're not a fool, you're a decent man,

and any woman would be lucky to have you.

(Emlyn scoffs)

Maybe it would be an idea to put your feelings

down on paper.

- No, I'm no poet.

- It doesn't have to be poetry,

just as long as it comes from the heart.

- Will you help me?

- Now, this is the chapel on the day of it's dedication,

just six months later, and by this time our congregation

numbered several hundred.

What a proud day that was for us all.

- Where've you been?

- Having a smoke.

- Well here I am with four loyal elders of my congregation.

Sadly, since the photograph of this happy occasion was taken

these dear friends have crossed over,

doubtless, to their reward in heaven.

(solemn piano music)

- I think that was in fact the last slide.

Verity, if we could have the lights please.

(applause)

(Emlyn sighs)

- Right, starting again.

When you saw her, how did it make you feel?

- As if I'd come alive.

- Well, why not talk about that?

How she fills you with a thousand sunrises and sunsets.

How each dawn brings the hope that you might

catch a glimpse of her, even for a few seconds.

And that when she smiles at you,

a thousand love songs could never do that moment justice.

- Dang.

You've got a way with words, doctor, that was lovely.

- Yes, well it should really be in your own words.

And then I have to look in on Dan,

he's not feeling very well.

- Of course, thank you doctor.

Thanks again doc, bye now.

- Bye.

(Dan coughs)

- Here, drink some water.

- I feel terrible, my mouth is all swollen.

- Okay, lets take a look.

Close your eyes.

Say "ahh"

- Ahh.

- Ahh.

- Ahh.

- I'll be right back.

- Corned beef?

What was the boy playing at.

A tight slap is what he needs.

- Leave it to me mummy.

(intense music)

- [Pushpa] You should give the boy a hiding and

send him back to his father.

- Okay mommy, I'll deal with it.

Dan, you are in serious trouble,

we know what happened at the shop, now explain yourself.

Answer me Dan.

- I'm sorry, please I'm sorry.

- You're soaking, stay there.

- Prem?

Prem, Dan has a terrible fever.

- Yes, yes.

- What is it?

- I'm not sure, he has red spots on his tongue.

We have to keep him cool.

- I'll get cold water and towels.

(water running)

- Dan?

- What did the boy have to say for himself?

- Dan's very ill.

- He's gone.

- What?

- I can't find him.

- Oh no, I told him he was in trouble.

- The front door was open.

- Kamini, what on earth is happening?

- It's Dan, he's run away.

Mummy, you stay here, we'll be back as soon as we can.

- Evening, Doctor.

Mrs. Sharma.

- Megan have you seen Dan?

He's run away.

- No.

- What about Owen?

- I threw him out about an hour ago, he was drunk as hell.

- Thank you.

- He used to have a den, at the old mine,

he hasn't mentioned it in months.

We could try there.

- Let's do that, it's really important to find him tonight.

- What is it?

- I think he's got smallpox.

(rain)

(Dan coughing)

- Stay, I'll be right back

- I don't think I can do this.

- You must.

- It'll be like losing Ronnie all over again

- Where did he get it from?

That's the question, isn't it?

- I'm sorry Mrs. Davis, but I've got orders

to close this shop with immediate effect.

- You can't do that.

- Yes I can.

- That's the hooter.

What are they doing clocking off now?

- Don't go.

- I'm on the rescue team.

- There are only seven doses.

We're going to have to choose.

- Just seven people?

- You have to isolate the village, set up road blocks.

People will panic.

- If we don't contain this disease, people will die.