Original subtitles

- Mommy.

- Kamini.

- [Prem] Welcome to Wales.

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

Mrs. Bakshi.

- Please, call me Pushpa.

- Well, you must call be Herbert.

- No one understands.

Reverend Todd won't baptize Nye, I mean,

what if he died?

- This is very important.

- What is?

- I've got something I want to say.

- Maybe it would be an idea to put your feelings

down on paper?

- Dan, you are in serious trouble.

Answer me, Dan.

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

- You're soaking.

He used to have a den at the old mine.

We could try there.

- Let's do that.

It's really important we find him tonight.

(spirited Indian music)

- Look,

it's there.

(moves into surf rock music)

(birds calling)

(moves into suspenseful orchestral music)

- Dan?

It's Dr. Sharma.

I'm here to help you.

- Everything's alright.

Let's take you home.

- Oh no.

- What is it?

- No closer.

- I'm sorry.

- Dan, it's not your fault.

- You're alright Dan, just lie still.

(coughing)

No, stay back.

It's smallpox.

- What do we do?

- I don't know,

we have to keep him here until we can

find a place to isolate him.

I'll have to call Cardiff.

They should have some vaccine.

- I can't leave him here on his own.

- Find him some water.

But keep your distance as much as you can and

make a mask, anything's better than nothing.

- Prem.

He coughed all over Nye.

- We're all exposed.

(suspenseful orchestral music)

(rooster calling)

(rooster calling)

- Verity, are you awake?

- What time is it?

- Half past six.

- Mkay.

- I just wanted to say thank you

for helping me yesterday.

Having you by my side means a lot to me and

I'm grateful.

- There's no need to be.

- Well, I am.

(tense orchestral music)

(baby crying)

(tense orchestral music)

(baby crying)

- [Pushpa] Prem?

Prem, where have you been?

Where's Kamini?

- [Prem] Come inside.

- What's happened?

Where's Kamini?

- Kamini's fine,

we found Dan, he's got smallpox.

- [Pushpa] Smallpox?

- I need to speak to the officer for medical health.

It's very urgent.

No, you don't understand.

I have a suspected case of smallpox,

so you please get him out of bed!

(suspenseful orchestral music)

(knocking)

- Go straight through.

- Just get him the news fast.

Goodbye.

- Morning, Doctor.

You're up early.

- Emlyn, we have a serious problem.

- Do we?

- It's Dan, he's very sick.

He's got smallpox, Emlyn.

- And where's Wyn?

- Kamini's with him at his den.

I just spoke to the officer for medical health.

They've got some vaccine,

but not enough for the whole village.

- We should get him to the hospital.

- No, that would spread the disease.

- You have to isolate the village,

set up road blocks.

People will panic.

- Emlyn, this is my mother in law, Pushpa Bakshi.

- How do you do?

- And we need somewhere to nurse Dan.

Can you think of anywhere?

- Well, there's the old sanatorium.

It hasn't been used for a while, but it might do.

- It'll have to.

- [Emlyn] I should alert everybody.

- You have to set up the roadblocks first.

- But,

I do not have got the authority, I mean,

I need some orders.

- I am your authority.

If we don't contain this disease,

people will die.

- I'll go and open up the sanatorium.

- I'll come with you and set up a bed.

- You can't go, Maji, you might get infected.

- I was vaccinated in India.

I know what smallpox can do

and you need my help.

- I'll see you there.

- I'll fetch the car around.

(knocking)

- We've got the prayer meeting

tomorrow night.

I want to drum up some interest and I thought

perhaps it's something that we could do together.

- I've got a bit to do here,

the house needs cleaning.

- You could do that later.

- I'd rather do it now, while I'm feeling fresh.

- I understand.

Perhaps we could go for a walk together later.

- That would be nice.

- Excellent.

I'll look forward to that, then.

(tense orchestral music)

- Those bins are good.

- There's some bins in there, too.

(honking)

- [Prem] Stay right back!

Is the isolation area ready?

- [Kamini] We're just gonna get you in bed

and you can get some rest.

- [Dan] I'm all hot.

- [Prem] I know.

Dan, you have an infectious disease.

It's very important that no one else gets it,

so you're going to have to stay in here

on your own for a while.

- On my own?

- [Kamini] You have to be brave.

Can you be brave for me?

- I don't want to die.

- [Prem] You're not going to die.

Dan, we have to go now,

but someone will be just outside that door.

- Please, don't leave me.

- Prem, we can't leave him here on his own.

- Until we're vaccinated, we have no choice.

- I don't think I can do this.

- You must.

- It'll be like losing Ronny all over again.

- I know, but right now we have to focus on Dan.

Alright, let's get these gowns off.

Inside out, don't touch anywhere where there's virus.

- [Dan] Don't leave me on my own.

- I've got the key.

- Good.

Keep this door locked.

- [Dan] Please, take me home with you.

- Nobody gets in or out.

Keep the key with you at all times.

- [Dan] Mrs. Sharma.

(upbeat rock music)

- [Delivery man] What's all this then?

- You're gonna have to turn back, sir.

- But I got a delivery to make.

- There's smallpox in the village.

- I'm off.

- Rhys, there you are.

How have you been, boy?

- Alright then, Glemlyn.

- I'm deputated now.

You are now a police constable.

That means you've got the authority to arrest anybody

who mucks around.

- Smashin, Glemlyn.

- Nobody in or out, got it?

- No problem, Glemlyn.

- And it's Sergeant Dawkins from now on.

- Right you are, Glemlyn.

I mean, Sergeant Dawkins.

- I mean, it Rhys.

You let me down and I'll have your guts for garters.

This is big, really big.

Her majesty's police force is depending on you.

- Got you.

- Right, I'll be back as soon as I can.

- And Glemlyn.

I'm a bit peckish.

Couldn't ask Mom for some slips and Sar-Nees?

- I'll see what I can do.

Rhys, you're gonna have to let me through.

(upbeat rock music)

- Yes.

Let me know when the vaccine's on its way.

- [Emlyn] Road block's set up, Doc.

- Where is it?

- Valley road.

- There's a road block just outside of town,

on the Valley road.

Tell the driver I'll pick it up from him in person.

Thank you, goodbye.

We have to get the word out, but in an orderly fashion.

The more people know about the disease,

the less likely they are to panic.

- [Emlyn] What should I tell them?

- Well, the virus spreads

where people congregate,

especially in confined spaces.

People have to stay at least six feet

apart from each other,

so you'll need to close the pit, the shop,

and the pub.

- Start with the pit, then.

Shut that and everybody in the town

will know something's up in half an hour.

- I'll head down there, you head around town.

- Right.

Doctor.

People are gonna ask where Dan's got it from.

What do we say?

- We don't know.

- What I mean is,

with your mother in law comin' over from India,

people might put two and two together.

- What, and make five?

It takes 10 days for this disease to incubate.

My mother and law's been vaccinated,

she cannot be the carrier, you tell people that.

(knocking)

- Hello, Mrs. Sharma.

I know I'm late, but mice kept me up half the night.

- Gina, there's a problem,

you mustn't come into work.

- Dr. Sharma's going to sack me, isn't he?

- No, no it's Dan.

He's sick, he could have infected you.

- I'm okay.

- He could have infected Nye.

(thoughtful piano music)

- Hello, Rhys.

What are you doing?

- I'm on official business.

Can I ask where you're going, Mrs. Evans?

- Don't be daft, Rhys.

I'm takin' these to put on Garreth's grave.

- [Rhys] No you're not, turn around.

- Huh?

- No one in or out.

Those are my orders.

There's smallpox in the village.

- Smallpox?

Don't be daft, there hasn't been any smallpox

around here for years.

This is a prank, isn't it?

- Mrs. Evans, if I have to use this, I will.

The whole country's depending on me, now turn 'round.

- You don't have to waive that thing at me.

- Get going.

- Well, I'm gonna talk to Emlyn about this.

If this is your idea of a joke,

you're in a lot of trouble, young man.

(sultry swing music)

- What did I say?

- Oh come on, you're drivin' me mad!

- What do you take me for?

I'm not one of your Cardiff tots, you know.

You should show me some respect.

Give me a cigarette.

(sighing)

- Why are you doin' this?

- [Verity] You're the one with the wife,

why are you doing this?

- When it comes to the other, I

just can't help myself.

- How very unusual.

- I don't feel good about it.

Don't usually mess about with girls from Trefelin.

- I'm not from Trefelin.

- What's your excuse?

- Well, there's nothing else to do around here, is there?

Still, three more weeks of this misery

and I'll be back in London.

- What's it like there?

- London?

What, you've never been?

- We almost went for a game,

forgot the final would be played in Twick-Er-Um.

But in London?

- Just about.

- Oh.

(horn blowing)

- Wife expecting you?

- You mentioned my wife.

- And the kids,

they'll be wondering where Daddy is.

- That's the Hoop-Teh.

What are they doing clocking off now?

There must be trouble, I've gotta go.

- Don't go.

- I'm on the rescue team.

(sighing)

- [Miner] Alright, boys.

- [Prem] Owen.

- Dr. Sharma, what's all this?

Why are you bringing the mine up?

- Owen, I need your help.

There's a serious problem in the village,

a medical problem.

Someone's contracted smallpox.

- [Owen] One of my men?

- [Prem] No.

- [Owen] Oh, that's something.

- [Prem] If any one of them is carrying it,

and they go down in the lift together,

by the time they reach the bottom, they'll all have it.

- What's the problem, Owen?

- [Owen] Lads.

The Doctor has something to say.

- I'm sorry, I have some grave news.

This morning I diagnosed a case of smallpox in Trefelin.

(chattering)

- Are you sure?

- I'm afraid so.

If any of you are carrying the virus,

it would spread like wildfire in the mine.

You should all go home.

- But what about our money?

- [Owen] I'll talk to management, see what I can do.

- Who's got the disease, Doctor?

- Oh, until I've informed the family

I'm not at liberty to say.

- [Bryn] Come on, we need to know.

- It's confidential, Bryn.

How would you feel if I started discussing

your medical records in public?

- We all know about his piles.

(laughing)

- Go home, all of you.

Check that your wives and children are well.

If they feel feverish or start to vomit,

then isolate them and then contact me immediately.

Now please go.

- How long is this likely to go on for, Doctor?

- Owen, there's something else.

- What?

- The case of smallpox,

it's Dan.

- Dan?

How?

- I don't know, yet.

They're keeping him up at the sanatorium.

- Oh, Prem, I...

- I'll take you up there.

(chattering)

- Boys, boys.

What's goin' on?

- They shut the pit.

Smallpox in town.

- [Straight-Haired woman] You notice smallpox

'round here for years.

- Oh, it's horrible.

He wound up covered in scars like a monster.

- Who's got it?

- I don't know, but don't--

- Ladies, you shouldn't be congregating.

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.

Now, please shut the door.

- But I haven't got anything in, not even a loaf.

- The rest of you should be at least

six feet apart.

- What are you doin'?

- [Straight-haired Woman] You were over there, just now.

- Well I was six foot away until you moved.

- Beryl, come back here.

- [Beryl] I'm not moving.

- Ladies.

- Who do you think you are?

- Would you please go back to your homes?

- Emlyn, your nephew is in a lot of trouble.

He told me--

- There's a smallpox outbreak.

- [Megan] What, it's true?

- I'm afraid so.

- Well, should I shut the pub?

- Yes.

Megan, I've got something I need to give you.

- What?

- I just heard the news,

how many cases?

- I'll come to the pub later.

Just the one so far.

Dan Griffiths.

Dr. Sharma's got him up at the old sanatorium.

- He'll need my help, where is it?

- I'm sure Dr. Sharma will holler if he needs any help.

Meanwhile, I could do with a hand to get everybody

back to their homes.

- Of course, yes.

Ladies, please,

clear the street.

Come on, get back to your homes.

Thank you.

Verity, where have you been?

- Just out for a walk.

What's going on?

- Go home!

Immediately.

- Do you remember the last time you saw Dan?

- I couldn't tell you.

When I'm drinking, it's all a blur.

- Look, he's here.

You can't go in there.

- You can't stop me seein' my own son.

- [Pushpa] Keep your voice down.

The child needs rest.

- And who the hell are you?

- Dad.

Dad, help me, please!

- Let me in.

- Please, Owen, it's not helping.

Dan has smallpox.

Until you are vaccinated,

you cannot go in there.

- Then vaccinate me.

- As soon as it arrives from Cardiff, I will.

- What the hell should I do?

- Just

stay calm.

- My son

is dying.

And you want me

to stay calm?

- Dad.

Dad, get me out of here.

- Please, Owen.

- Where did he get it from?

That's the question, isn't it?

- I'm sorry, Maji,

I have to call the vaccine.

- Don't worry, I'll be fine.

- The road's closed, turn back.

- I saw smallpox during the war in Egypt.

I know what it does, and none of my children

are gonna get it.

So, you better get out of my way, boy.

- I've got a job to do.

- So have I.

- Hey, stop that.

- Stop that immediately!

Stop that!

Get back in your car.

- I've got children.

- So have a lot of other people.

Now do what I say.

Nobody leaves, nobody enters.

No exceptions.

You're doin' a fine job, constable.

Keep it up.

- The number one priority is to find the source

of the infection.

Whoever it is that gave it to Dan.

Okay, now here's Dan

and the people he's come into close contact with.

- He coughed all over Nye.

Don't forget yourself.

Mommy.

- She may have been exposed, but,

I'll put a circle around her

to indicate she's been vaccinated.

Who else?

- His father.

Todd?

- Dan runs a mile when he sees Todd.

- I know he went to Sian's shop.

- Okay, then I'll put Sian

in a

circle.

I can't think of anyone else.

- Maybe Dan will be the only case.

- Dan is the only case we know about,

but there will be other cases.

I can't see how Dan brought smallpox into the valley.

- The Reverend Todd only recently arrived from Kenya.

Could it be him?

- No, he's been here over a month,

he would have shown symptoms by now.

We have to find out who this is.

And quick.

Drink, Dan.

Dan,

I need to know if you've met anyone new recently

from outside Trefelin.

Have you come into contact with any strangers?

Dan, you must think.

It's really vital that you tell me everything.

Do you understand?

Have you been outside of the village?

Dan.

I need to know everyone that you met yesterday,

the day before and so on.

It's very, very important.

- I did a bad thing.

- [Prem] A bad thing, what do you mean?

- I don't want to go to hell,

I don't want to die.

- [Prem] No, no, you're not going to die.

- Dr. Sharma, please, this is horrible.

- Just rest, okay, just.

Just rest.

- [Dan] Dr. Sharma, please don't leave me again.

Please, this is horrible.

Dr. Sharma, please.

I didn't mean to do anything wrong.

It's all my fault, I know,

but I'm sorry.

Dr. Sharma, please.

- Reverend Todd.

- That poor boy.

- Yes, this really isn't a safe place

for you to be.

- Ah, I've seen smallpox before.

I understand the risks.

- From your time in Africa.

- Yes.

- [Dan] Dr. Sharma, don't leave me here.

- Have you had any contact with Dan?

- Not really.

(Dan crying)

Is there anything I can do?

- Not at the moment.

Just encourage people to stay home until

we know what we're dealing with.

- I will,

I'm absolutely at your disposal.

In fact, I'll be praying for us all.

- That'll be much appreciated.

- [Dan] I want to go home.

- In fact, there is one thing.

Dan's father, Owen is

understandably upset.

You might try and offer him some comfort?

- I'll do my best.

- Prem, Cardiff called.

The vaccine is on the way.

- Good.

- Excuse me.

Hello, Reverend.

- Good morning, Pushpa.

(Dan whimpering)

(upbeat rock music)

- [Rhys] Don't come no closer, turn 'round.

- I've brought the vaccine.

- [Rhys] I don't care what you've got.

I've got my orders.

- But it's the medicine for the smallpox, you daft boy.

- I'm not daft, I'm a police officer.

- Oh, for goodness' sake.

This is an emergency.

- [Prem] Have you got the vaccine?

- [Vaccine Man] Yes.

This topsy won't let me hand it over.

- One more word from you--

- Don't worry.

Just put it on the ground and go, thank you.

- Good luck, Doctor.

- No one in or out,

not even you, Doctor.

Right.

Could an officer of the law cross over?

- I suppose so.

I'll go get it.

- Brilliant idea.

Good thinking.

Keep it up, officer.

- Thank you, Doctor.

- No one in or out.

- No exceptions.

Except the law.

(chuckling)

- Megan.

- [Megan] I've shut the pub, like you said.

- Thank you.

We've got to nip it in the bud before it spreads here.

Horrible, it is.

- Is that what you were trying to tell me

last night when you came in?

You were all tongue-tied.

Sorry,

I didn't think--

- Yes.

No.

- What was it, then?

- It doesn't matter.

- [Megan] You got me really worried, now.

- Oh, no no no, it's nothing like that, honest.

(sighing)

Given what's goin' on, there's no point in me

messin' about like this.

We might not be here tomorrow.

Megan, I've written you a letter.

- Right.

- I'll leave it here.

Six feet apart, and all that.

Right, I'd better get on.

- Good luck, Emlyn.

- And to you.

(dramatic orchestral music)

(baby crying)

- [Prem] I'll be with you in a moment, Gina.

(tense orchestral music)

- What?

- There are only seven doses.

- They didn't tell you?

- They said there wouldn't be much, but,

I thought they meant at least

for a hundred people.

We're going to have to choose.

- Just seven people?

So who?

(baby crying)

- Number one is Nye,

Owen, Gina and you.

- What about you?

- Kamini, there are only seven doses.

How would it look if I took one of them?

- Prem, if anyone can stop this thing from spreading,

it's you.

And Emlyn too, we need him to keep order.

That leaves one spare.

- Todd offered to help.

He's seen smallpox at firsthand in Africa.

Gina!

Could you come in and please bring Nye with you.

Gina, you and Nye have to be vaccinated.

- It's safe, isn't it?

- There can be complications,

but they're not very common.

Smallpox is a killer, Gina.

I'm trying to protect you.

Both of you.

- Give me the vaccination.

(sentimental orchestral music)

There, see?

Nothing to it.

- Alright.

- Good.

Reverend Todd.

Sorry to disturb you.

- Dr. Sharma.

- The vaccine has arrived.

Unfortunately, not enough.

So not until we get further supplies

I'm only going to vaccinate

those in the highest risk group.

Sergeant Dawkins has had his, you should have yours, too.

- I don't need it,

I suggest you give it to someone else.

- You'll be required in your professional capacity,

it's important that you remain well.

- I plan to.

- Without the vaccination, how?

- I know that for a rational man like yourself,

the power of prayer seems a fanciful notion.

But I am a man of faith.

If God needs me to do his bidding,

he'll protect me.

- Reverend, it's a scientific fact--

- Science.

That great faith of the modern age.

You have your beliefs, I have mine.

Why don't we leave it at that.

- If you refuse to be vaccinated,

then I cannot allow you to work amongst the sick.

Very well.

Please stay at home.

Your church must remain closed.

(sighing)

- Guess who, valley boy?

(giggling)

- I've been here for an hour.

- Well, good things come to those who wait.

(giggling)

I love this place.

- Do you?

You said it was all hick country.

- It is.

But this is beautiful.

First place my Dad brought me when I arrived.

Told him I hated it, of course.

I was lying.

- Do you lie a lot?

- When it's necessary.

Like you.

- Aye,

that reminds me.

I have to get back in a bit.

- Not before we've had the picnic

I prepared for us.

- Oh.

- Ta da.

- Ah,

oh, French.

Very posh.

- Nat-Ro-Mor, masseur.

- Didn't get this from Mrs. Davis's shop?

- No, it's from my Dad's stash.

He pretends it's for communion,

but I see him take a swig

when he thinks I'm not in the house.

- Really?

- That's why I like you, valley boy.

You believe everything I say.

- Mr. Griffiths.

Whose grave is this?

- Mother's.

- Catheryn Griffiths,

died 1922.

She was a young woman.

- Spanish flu.

She died in the sanatorium.

- So you came here to talk with her.

- Something like that.

- And what's she saying?

- She is saying

that I'm a drunk,

that I have neglected my only son

and that I don't deserve to be alive.

- Those are your words,

not your mother's.

How old were you when she died?

- 13.

- Dan's age now.

And after she died, what happened to you?

(sighing)

- Father began to drink,

and I went down the pit.

And I've been down there

pretty much ever since.

- Can you hear your mother's voice, Owen?

She's speaking to you, her perfect child.

She's asking you to do something.

Can you hear her begging you?

Your mother's with you.

God is with you.

I'm with you.

(tender piano music)

- I thought Todd was an educated man,

it's ridiculous.

- Yes, it is.

I can't force people to have it.

- Mommy's been there all day.

She must be exhausted.

I promised her I'd take over at eight.

- Dan's bedding.

It'll be covered in smallpox.

We'll have to burn everything.

- Pushpa, you look exhausted.

- I am.

- Yes, how is he?

- Just the same.

- Pushpa, Owen's outside.

I think he feels ashamed about what he said earlier.

He wants to apologize.

- It doesn't matter, he was upset.

- He wants your forgiveness.

Could you speak with him?

- Of course.

(gentle piano music)

- Doctor, I want to see Dan.

When can I see him?

- Well the vaccine's here,

once you've had it after a couple of days,

you can sit with him.

- I'd like that.

- [Pushpa] Prem, come quickly!

- [Prem] Maji, what is it?

- [Prem] Look!

- Mr. Todd!

- [Kamini] What's he doing?

- [Prem] You must come out of there at once!

- [Todd] A good shepherd must care for all his flock,

Dr. Sharma.

- At least put on a mask, you'll catch the virus!

- You think you know the mind of God?

Place your trust in the Lord, Daniel,

and He will deliver you.

- Mr. Todd, you cannot leave the ward now,

do you understand?

- I have no intention of doing so.

I shall stay here until Dan is well.

Leave food by the door,

go home and rest.

You're not needed here.

"Had it came to pass

"when he was in a certain city, behold

"a man of leprosy, who, seeing Jesus."

- I'm sorry, Prem.

He persuaded me, and I left him here.

- That's not your fault, Maji.

- Should we call the police?

- Leave him.

He's a good man.

He's caring for my son.

- "'Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.'

"And he put forth His hand,

"and touched him saying,

"'be thou clean.'

"And immediately, the leprosy departed from him."

(heavenly chanting)

(moves into penitent piano music)

You leave my daughter alone!

Get out!

- Daddy.

- Get out, go on!

- I did a bad thing.

- [Prem] Bad thing, what do you mean?

- I don't want to go to hell,

I don't want to die.

- It's about the letter.

It's lovely.

- The vaccination unit has arrived from Cardiff.

We'll be ready to start vaccinating in one hour.

- What are you talkin' about?

We're not even ill.

- You are exposing them to a deadly disease,

and making them believe that prayer

will save their lives.

- So you're telling me all these people are wrong.

- No.

You're wrong.

(upbeat Indian music)