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Fishermen chanting.

It's my hometown, Malpe.

A major fishing town on the

Arabian Coast of Karnataka.

A town whose shores are

cleansed everyday by the sea.

But the waves can't reach

everything. Can they?

Fishermen chanting continues.

Boy chanting with fishermen.

Boy starts chanting again.

I met him a few times

during my college days.

I feel he was attracted to me.

Or was he just

trying to annoy me?

What would you call that?

Or did he behave the same

with everyone?

I will never know.

I would see him around

during my visits to hometown.

Incidentally, we met

on that fateful day.

So is it about him? The

article you want to write.

Regina?

Are you here for that interview?

Yes.

Please follow me.

No, No! It's not only about him.

Then why a series?

I mean, is it worth it?

You can finish

it in one article.

No.

There are many stories

involved in this incident.

A single article will

not do justice to them.

Madam, Can I get you a chair?

No. Please open the cell.

It's okay. I know him.

Okay.

So what is your idea?

Sorry.

It's okay. I can understand.

Take some time.

Nobody knows what

really happened.

Thereis a strange feeling

listening to everyone's version.

You feel it is true, yet

different from the other.

One incident seen

through different eyes.

What do you prefer,

Tea or Coffee?

Coffee.

Coffee for her and tea for me.

Perspectives. What's

true? Who is right?

Everything changes when you

see it from a

different point of view.

So how am I supposed

to come to a conclusion?

tell this story

with a conclusion.

Instead,

lf every aspect and each

perspective of the

story is narrated,

the readers might

find their own answers.

Hmmm...

Fair enough.

Ho many articles

do you want to write?

I don't know. Maybe

5 or 6. It all depends.

Hmmm... Okay.

Six consecutive articles

for the Tuesday edition.

And I think we

can freeze on that.

Sure Sir. Thank you so much!

So this is your first write up.

What will you call it?

I'll tell you everything I know.

I'll tell what I saw.

I'll tell you what I know.

B*****d, What do you

know? Sit quietly. I'll talk.

Regina.

What will you name this article?

Il call it...

"AS SEEN BY THE REST"

A film by Rakshit Shetty

" As time rewinds

to fading memories. "

" To the resonance

of the door unbolting. "

" Was there a

sound? Knock Knock. "

" Whose at the door?

Knock Knock Knock Knock. "

" Could it be him?

Knock Knock. "

" He came to tell a secret. "

" But walked away

saving those words. "

" Troubling me in the

name of memories. "

" Was there a

sound? Knock Knock. "

" Whose at the door?

Knock Knock Knock Knock. "

" Could it be him?

Knock Knock. "

Richi was a bully

since childhood.

He stabbed a boy

to death defending

his friend Raghu

at the age of 12.

Raghu disappeared

without a trace.

And Richi was sent

to the remand home.

And then? What happened?

He was released after eight

years in the remand home.

He returned to Malpe.

And looked for

Raghu all over in vain.

But Raghu was

nowhere to be found.

Then how did you find

Raghu's whereabouts?

I didn't know either,

until I visited Bombay.

I was in Bombay to show

cashew nut samples to a buyer.

He exports cashews

to foreign countries.

Raghu was his acquaintance.

We visited a

ladies bar for dinner

one night and

Raghu joined us there.

What did he do in Bombay?

He was only 13 or 14 years

old when he fled to Bombay.

He took up a job in a little

canteen at the Bombay port.

A few years later he became the

cashier as he was

good with numbers.

Gradually, he got involved in

smalltime smuggling

at the Bombay port.

Then one day, he

made a mess, cracking

the head of someone

from the Navy.

He died on the spot!

Raghu had to take

refuge with another gang.

He couldn't get out

of the vicious circle.

So didn't he feel like returning

home in these 15 years?

He would've never come back.

He had only bad

memories of here.

Not that he had good

memories in Bombay.

But how many times can a man

run away from his memories?

No, no! I'm not expecting

any money out of this.

I'm just making notes. What was

the name of the

ladies bar in Bombay?

I'm a regular to

quite a few ladies

bars. It's hard to

recall out of the blue.

It's... mm...

It's... Hmmmm...

Roopa Ladies Bar.

So when did you meet him?

Almost a year ago.

We spoke a lot that night. I

told him about

his father's death.

He was very upset.

He asked me to

meet him the next day

early in the morning

at the Bombay harbor.

Chapter 1 Voice of Silence.

When did this happen?

Four years ago. Liver cancer.

His drinking worsened

after you ran away.

Mother?

She is okay. Haven't seen

her for a long time now.

I see her once in a while

when visit the

market to buy fish.

Is she happy?

I don't know.

She is alone. How

can she be happy?

Why don't you come back?

Where? To Malpe? And do what?

You could set up a business.

It's not that easy. They'll

come for me if I leave Bombay.

Who?

The people I work for.

I know their secrets.

They won't like me quitting.

Why don't you get her here then?

To this hellhole?

She must've learned to live

without me by now. So let it be.

How are others?

Others?

Richi

You remember Shankar

Poojary, don't you?

Richi oversees his

legal and illegal business.

Still a bully.

Even after serving time

in the remand home.

After you fled, he was sent to

remand home for eight years.

Take this money.

What is this for?

Keep it. Meet my

mother frequently.

Let me know if she needs

money. I'll send in more.

And don't tell anyone

about meeting me.

I didn't hear from

him for a while.

He then called me two

weeks before this incident.

He wanted to flee from the

country along with

his mother forever.

He assured to call back

after arranging money.

Hello.

I'm coming to Malpe.

Arrange my accommodation.

Nobody should

know about my visit.

The money is arranged.

A huge deal between the Bombay

underworld and the

US mafia was underway.

A red bag crucial for the deal

went missing two days prior.

I had no choice

but to steal the bag.

But they won't spare me.

They will try and find me.

I don't know where the

switch is. We visit so rarely.

It's not a big

house. But it's safe.

There is some food in the

kitchen. Some

bread, jam and eggs.

Can you cook?

Will she come with me?

Of course, She will.

What if she refuses?

What is wrong with you?

How will she say

no to her only son?

Mark my words, She

will be ecstatic to see you.

Hmmm.

Well in that case I'll need

your help with her passport.

It will take a month or two. I

can't stay here much longer.

Don't worry about all

that. I'll take care of it.

Keep this money.

I'll send more from Dubai.

Do you have a passport?

Yes!

I've had my share

of Dubai dreams.

Okay then, I'll make

arrangements on reaching Dubai.

I'll send tickets

for the both of

you after mom's

passport is done.

You'll have to

accompany her to Dubai.

To Dubai? Will I

get a job there?

I have friends in

Dubai. I'll talk to them.

Alright. I'll go now.

Get ready by 8 pm.

" If you need anything give me a

call. The

phone is right there. "

" Hide and seek, "

Away from the womb. "

" You went beyond the light. "

" How high into the

sky have you flown? "

" That you cannot

see your own mother. "

" Fingers have dried, "

" Holding the food

you've forgotten. "

" I am worn out waiting. "

I called him at 8 pm to

tell that the car was waiting.

He was nervous, perhaps because

he was seeing his

mother after years.

" A full grown tree is "

" eager to see its roots. "

" A bird of the vast skies "

yearns for its mother's nest. "

" If you trace the baby steps, "

" I can come home again. "

" I wish to go back

into your womb, "

" To be born again

with painless labour. "

" The mother's eyes

are always Seeking. "

" Hearing the child's call, "

" I came running. "

" Oh my Mother! "

After visiting his mother, he

called me around midnight...

when he was back

at the farmhouse.

He was overjoyed.

His mother had agreed to come.

He wanted the car again

at 7 pm the next day.

His mother had

called him for dinner.

I called him the next afternoon.

We talked for a bit.

He said that he

heard a car arrive.

Gimme a minute. I

hear a car outside.

They are coming.

Did you tell anyone about me?

No. I didn't tell anyone.

How did they know?

I think I saw a gun.

I'll call back.

Please connect a

trunk call to Dubai.

Operator: Telephone number Sir.

Seven five eight double zero.

Operator: Okay, I'll

call back in 5 minutes.

I visited the

farmhouse he stayed at.

I could feel his presence there.

I could feel what he felt.

I experienced his confusion.

I sensed a chapter

coming to an end.

The next chapter

was in the making.

Tearing the poster,

Out came the hero.

Your attention please!

As the Cuban kid always said

Here we meet once again!

Chapter 2 Richard

Anthony Alias Richi.

What can I say?

I lost a brother.

Richi was like a son to me.

B*****D!

He is an A*****E,

a Son Of B****!

He should rot in hell!

There is a story about him.

When Richi was in

the remand home there

was a ruthless cop

who beat up the kids.

On his way out of the remand

home, Richi stole his uniform.

And wore that police belt

everywhere he went around town.

Can you believe that?

What a waste!

Thank you!

What a risk!

Old customs of the past,

sacred land, sacred house

God will forgive

anyone who sins in that

house, but the householder

will never forgive.

Smiles!

I know all about

Shankar Poojary.

He may be an important

man to these guys.

It's all black money.

They say he ruled the

Bombay underworld at one time.

Bullshit!

Then why did he

flee from Bombay?

They kicked him out.

He can't even set foot

in Bombay anymore.

He is an exile.

Please find that god

forsaken picture, will you?

I've told a million times

that it is a dummy camera.

You don't believe my words.

What are you laughing at?

Do I look crazy?

You guys are crazy!

- Have you seen yourselves...

Shut up!

You were saying something

interesting. Continue.

You are harassing me

for a picture I never took.

I'm done with you.

- Please stop... - Shut up!

She is so cute.

This tea needs a

little more sugar.

Please continue.

Shh...

You...

What happened?

Speak baby.

Wait a minute.

Now that you are done talking,

let me have a

look at the camera.

Dummy camera huh,

What a piece of junk!

Sorry. This not the same camera.

What? Have you lost it?

It's the same camera.

No, it is not. That camera

had a flash as I recall.

How can a dummy

camera have a flash?

That is the point. The real

camera had flash as recall.

So it can't be a dummy camera.

Hand over my photo

and I'll stop troubling you.

How can I give a

photo I don't have.

Not my problem lady.

You should have thought

before being a nosy parker.

I was just a kid.

So was I.

Yeah right! And I have

memories of cops

chasing that kid.

Arrgh, What the hell!

Listen girl, You're

meddling in my life again.

Okay fine. I'm sorry.

I've lost that photo.

Please let me off the hook.

Hmmm...

Please.

Wait, Wait. I'm thinking.

Please!

Dinesha, have you tasted

the fish fry at Rama's hotel?

I swear its the best in Udupi.

I'll try my best darling.

Are you here to meet me?

Yes. You are Richi's father.

Yes.

Can I talk to you for a while.

I wanted some information.

Sure.

How do you know Richi?

We've met a couple of

times. But this is not personal.

I'm a journalist. I'm writing

an article about the incident.

So you know...

Yes. I understand.

If you don't mind, can

we talk in my office.

Sure, sure.

I used to come here as a kid.

Really?

Yes. My parents brought me

here during my

vacations in Udupi.

I'm really sorry to

bother you with this.

It's okay.

Tell me, how can I help you?

When did you last see your son?

He visited the previous

day of the incident.

Did you break Nikson's

nose in fight three days ago.

What the hell!

Who's Nikson?

I had many fights 3 days ago.

And I keep breaking noses

man. That is my business.

Richi, I'm talking about

Mr. Gonsalves’ son.

Mr. Gonualvas came

to church yesterday.

How can I preach at the

church when my own son is...

Your own son?

You should have asked

Mr. Gonzales why I hit his son.

I didn't break his nose.

That B@$tarD got

away before I could do it.

Why Are You Doing this??

I ain't doing nothing Sir.

And you summoned me

for such a baseless rumor

Now if your point

is over, I'll go.

Thank you. Welcome.

Stop bothering me.

I have loads of work.

May Jesus ‘peace be upon

him’ bless you

and Mr. Gonsalves.

If not his son.

And that was the

last time I saw him.

Stop bothering me.

I have loads of work.

May Jesus ‘peace be upon

him’ bless you

and Mr. Gonsalves.

If not his son.

Where will we find Nikson?

Why?

I have a job to do.

What job?

I have to break his nose.

Richi, Be gentle.

Will you shut up?

What is this bullshit?

Your father is spreading rumors

around town that

I broke your nose

Uh oh! The nose looks fine!

Come here.

Now, this looks superb!

lf the townspeople

feel the nose is not

broken well, my

reputation will be at stake.

If Richi breaks a nose,

this is how it should be.

No hard feelings bro.

Purely professional.

What?

We regret the

inconvenience caused. The

match is postponed

due to technical reasons.

What are you laughing at

B*****ds? Wanna get shot?

Hey Lover Boy!!

How much shall I buy?

Get a crate for now.

Son Of B***h!

Who the hell is that?

What?

I was working in peace by

myself and you

butt in like this.

Shit! I don't even

understand his

dialect. What the

hell happened now?

Use my real name. Will you?

What is that "Loverboy" huh?

The whole town calls

you by that name.

I don't like that. Just

call me by my name.

Alright! Where is Democracy?

Dont you understand? Left a

kid all alone in that darkness.

Democracy, come here.

Why?

send him for a bit. I

have a little job for him.

Listen!

Don't waste time chatting

with them. Come back soon.

Go.

Dude, you sent a kid to buy

beer! He can't

even lift that crate.

Rayban?

He is asking if your

Sunglasses are Rayban.

Yes. Why?

Is it original?

Yes.

Do you have one

more back at home?

Yes.

Can you give these to me then?

Why do you want them?

To wear them.

What is your name?

Satisha.

Don't you go to school?

I go during holidays.

To play.

Ask him, how much

has he studied.

How much have you studied?

Democracy for the people,

by the people, to the people.

What's that?

Last Learnt Lesson in School!!

After That No school at all!

He was caught at school

smoking a cigarette.

It was a beedi.

Oh, a beedi!

A beedi is fine.

Democracy!

Let's go.

I'll go now.

Hey, come here.

Thanks!

Who is that kid?

Vasu's son. He is

always with Munna.

So... Where are we heading?

Let's go for a ride

man. What do you say?

Hey Richi.

Yikes! What's that?

Why dude?

Where did you get

weed at this hour?

What are they upto this late?

They are painting the

tiger dancers for tomorrow.

Okay. Give me a drag.

Pick up the one you threw away.

Are you going to

smoke the whole joint?

When is “Shankaranna's

yakshagana for the ex-voto?

Oh, it slipped my

mind. It's today.

Ugh, What time is it?

11 pm.

It's not too late. Let's go.

What about him?

Look at his plight! He

has drunk too many.

The A*****e has passed out.

We can't take

him along. Let's go.

Okay. Hey, wait up.

Give me another drag.

How much will you smoke up?

Bhagawata singing.

I hope the act doesn't

last till morning.

I don't think so. It might rain.

We have to suffer

along with Shankaranna.

Gimme a moment.

I'll catch up. Okay.

Hello, Mr. Artist!

A sword in one hand and a gun in

another. Where are

you looting tonight?

Nah, No plans of heist.

How long can you hold

the tide back with a broom.

Spit the fire out of your mouth.

Or it will burn you from inside.

Are you curious about what

happened next, my friend?

When the merchants

were sailing on

the waters of Malpe

a storm hit their ship.

Shankara, I'm

going to sleep. ‘Okay.

When the merchants

were sailing in

Malpe's waters a

storm hit their ship.

Sire Madhvacharya who

was meditating at the shore

saved the sinking ship

with his divine powers.

You finally had

some time to come!

The grateful merchants

offered anything

on the ship as a

token of gratitude.

Listen...

Bhagawata singing.

lf Madhvacharya had searched the

ship well, he might

have found more than..

the two statues of Krishna and

Balarama hidden in

sandalwood trunks.

My friend, there are

still such precious

treasures in the

depth of the oceans.

Do you know Balu?

Yes.

Where will we find him?

At this hour, I

guess he'd be home.

Let's go then.

Not now, Tomorrow

morning is fine.

We'll talk later.

I had sent for Munna.

Has he come yet?

He has been informed Anna.

He'll be here soon.

Aren't you giving

attention to these things?

We've 140 boats. And

there are other dealings too.

What are these two for?

It's not about the

money, It's about loyalty.

If we let him off easily, the

others will take us lightly.

I'll take care of it.

Don't overdo it.

Just a simple lesson.

What's funny?

If you send Richi to mow a

lawn, he will mow down a jungle.

He broke someone's

nose yesterday.

You Son OF A B****!

Are you still high

from yesterday?

Come here.

Anna, Munna is here.

Tell him to wait.

Look here, Just a simple lesson.

Don't be a loose cannon.

Walk with me.

Give me a cigar.

Don't give him

the cigar. We'll be

screwed if

Shankaranna finds out.

Nobody will notice

a cigar missing.

It's the same old shit

with him every time.

Hey Munna!

Come here.

I'll be back. Wait here.

Alright. I'll send

someone with the

car as soon as I

get more information.

He'll take you there.

First,

Find Balu.

Balu is one among the

tiger dancers. Last night...

Hey Sudhi!

He was at the school

in Malpe last night.

Everyone must've left

for Car street this morning.

Here comes the A*****e!

What did I do?

The idiot needs

an explanation too.

You are talking

too much these days

Where are we going?

To your dad's house.

Shut up and follow.

Janmashtami

celebrations in Udupi

The photo is clicked already.

I don't have spare coins.

Share this among yourselves.

Thank you!

Hey!

What's our share?

lf we have to share a

hundred rupees among

the four of us. Should

we divide or multiply?

I think we should subtract.

You idiot! We must divide.

Then... How much

is 100 divided by 4?

I have an idea. Let's buy 4 ice

candies, Collect the

change and divide it.

Okay. I want the yellow one.

Democracy!

Come here.

All three of you stand

in a line. I'll be back.

Making a killing, eh?

It's decent. Business

isn‘t as good anymore.

Take this.

That's all? That girl

gave me a hundred bucks.

Richi.

Is this the same camera?

Uh oh! It's not.

I will click some photos

if you care to move aside.

Click mine.

I'm not interested.

You were very

interested 15 years ago.

I will be really interested when

the police chase

you the next time.

I won't make you wait for long.

Okay. Good!

lf you are not developing them

into photos, why

do even click them?

Who said that I don't

develop these into photos?

You do? Of course.

Then, give me my photo.

Why are you so

obsessed with that photo?

Well Madam, I don't have

any photos of my childhood.

And you captured the most

important moment of my life.

How can I let

that go so easily’?

I've already told

you, that pho...

Oh oh!

So I'll have to take

your leave now.

But the next time we

meet please get that photo.

Oh! Can I also come with you.

I'm sure I'll get some

interesting pictures.

Shall we take her along?

Not this time

darling. Next time.

The police won't chase

me yet. Get the photo.

- Where is he? - Jod raste

At the junction.

Dineshanna, Where

are you headed?

Jod raste.

Wanna race?

Let's see how far

can you keep up.

Pedal hard! Fast

Faster, Faster, Faster.

Faster, Faster, Faster

Hey, Why did you stop?

Once more, Shall we? Music.

I'm so beat after

all that dancing.

I'm out of practice.

Gimme a cigarette.

Once more?

Hey, this is our tiger, right?

We don't want to be

hunting the wrong tigers.

Aww!

This tiger is dead!

This tig...

He won't die so easily.

He needs at least

an hour to wake up.

Lets dance again, shall we?

We have time till

my tiger wakes up.

Raghu Is in town.

Shankaranna sent

me to take you to him.

Hey Sudhi. Take

the tiger to the harbor

in the rickshaw.

I'll meet you there.

I'll take your leave now.

Do you have a paan?

Dinesha, come with me.

Where are you guys going?

To your dad's house.

Shut up and do as I said.

I gave it to hold, not to wear.

Where to?

To meet an old friend.

Hold the gun.

Are you sure he is here?

Yes, Shankaranna

said he is here.

No response.

Anna.

Can you please move the car?

Our lorry has to pass by.

Whose lorry is that?

Hey! Go, give

him a nice beating.

Go!

Do you think he

can pick a fight?

Instead,

You go and give him a beating.

Richi!

After the beating,

Park the car aside.

Open the gates of heaven and

let me serve you, Oh Almighty!

Don't you hear my devout pleas?

Tearing the poster,

Out came the hero.

Your attention please!

As the Cuban kid always said

Here we meet once again!

Hey, hey, hey, hey hey!

Down, down, down, down.

Now you may ask me,

Who is this Cuban kid?

Well,

There is a little

story behind it.

When I was in the

Bombay remand home,

There was this legend.

The legend of two kids.

A long time ago,

A story about two kids

in the remand home.

Some called it a myth.

And people like me,

believed it to be

a true incident.

Hmmm, the telephone

rings a lot here.

Don't worry.

I will take care of it.

Back to the story.

The two kids.

One was from Cuba,

The other kid,

He was from a village called

Mandva somewhere in Maharashtra.

Uh oh!

What the hell!

Easy man!

No tension.

He is our friend.

Where was I? Yes.

The two kids.

Antonio Montano,

What was the other one's name?

Vijay.

Yes

Vijay Dinanath Chauhan.

Wanna smoke?

Okay!

Every morning in

the remand home,

Everyone gathered at

this canteen for breakfast.

Whenever this Cuban kid

saw the kid from Mandva,

He smiled and

abused him in Spanish.

The Mandva kid never

understood a word.

But it happened again...

And again... And again.

Now tell me, If you were in his

shoes, how long

would you bear it?

Then one day, the Mandva

kid lost his mind, put the

Cuban kid on the ground

and started punching him.

Daan! Daan! Daan!

Punched until he

broke the nose open.

Will you keep staring at us or

make yourself

useful and go search?

So...

The two kids were

taken to the warden

and the Mandva kid

was asked to explain,

Why he beat him up?

The Mandva kid

explained what happened.

The warden then asked the

Cuban kid, why he swore at him?

The Cuban kid abused

again in front of the warden.

But this time,

Not with a smiling face though.

But with a broken nose.

Concentrate!

Now this is the best part.

The warden then

realized that the Cuban

kid was only greeting

the Mandva kid.

Good Morning! We

meet once again!

It is a Cuban tradition.

The Mandva kid was embarrassed.

Then they became

best of friends.

That's the legend.

But that's not the point.

My point is,

Let's rewind to the part where

the Cuban kid is

getting punched.

At that moment, What is running

through the Cuban kid's mind?

Put yourself in his shoes.

You are getting

punched by a kid, But

you have no clue

why he is hitting you.

What would be

going on in your mind?

Full confusion, right?

Are you confused?

You have a bag. If you don't

hand it over, I'm

gonna shoot you.

I don't have any bag.

You do. If you don't

give it, I'm gonna

take it anyway,

along with your life.

I'm telling the truth.

There is no bag.

ls it? Okay.

We'll find the bag. And

then we'll shoot you.

Got it.

Good!

Now it's time to shoot you.

But the bag is empty.

Huh? Empty? There

must be something.

Have you brought an empty bag?

Alright.

We'll have a look in the

bag once we shoot you.

Now, I'll shoot you.

Before I shoot you,

Why was I telling you

the story of those kids?

Dont Know!!

You don't know?

How did it start?

Come on. Don't spoil it now.

What did I say when I

entered through that door?

Your attention please.

After that?

Tell me fast!

Are you on mute?

What did I say after that?

We meet once again.

What does it mean?

We meet once again.

Exactly! You B*****D!

We meet once again.

We meet once

again after 15 years!

Richi?

Oh! So you remember Richi!

You B*****D, $On OF A B****!

Look at your face.

It's a sight to watch.

Look at his face.

Sweating like a pig.

So you remember Richi?

How can I forget you?

What? You $0n OF A B***h!

You've returned to

Udupi after 15 years. Why

didn't you let your best

friend know about it?

It's not like that. I was

supposed to meet you all.

But... So I heard you

met your mother last night.

Oh, you know?

Are you taking her to Dubai?

Won't you take me along?

Alright.

Take your bag. You

are coming with us.

Sorry. I've promised mom that

I'll be coming home for dinner.

Fine. I'll drop you home

by evening. Now come on.

Come on now.

Get him along.

I'm sorry about

breaking the door.

I have a small job to

do. If you don't mind

You enjoy the sea

breeze. I will finish my job.

Hey Sudhi! Stop the boat.

Hey A*****e! So you want

Shankaranna's money, eh?

So you're a tiger, eh?

When a dog gets

high it eats its own shit.

Deceitful B*****D!

Are you a real tiger?

Let me hear you

roar like a tiger.

Don't whine like a dog.

Tiger! Roar like a tiger.

Louder! I cant hear you.

Roar properly you

$On OF A B***h!

Nah! It's not a real tiger.

It's a dog under

the tiger's skin.

Is it enough?

Everything under control?

Just a simple lesson.

Nah! Our tiger needs more.

Our tiger... needs to

earn some more lessons.

Are you confused? Nah!

You are not confused.

Our tiger is not

confused. Because...

Our tiger knows

why I'm hitting him.

That's the house.

Shailesha, What

are you doing here?

Nothing Ratnakka.

Just waiting for a friend.

Chapter 3 Fish Curry.

Fish Auction at the harbor.

She is in her prime now

and not getting any younger.

Ratnakka, how much

did you pay for the fish?

Will you sell it for 180?

I bought it for 200.

How about 190?

Don't you get it? We paid 200!

She has an elder brother,

but he is busy drinking.

Ratnakka, thats my final offer.

Do you think I'm

selling peanuts?

Akka, are these new rings?

She paid 375.

Are these fresh?

We would've got it for 340.

She let it pass. I

kept pinching her

A**. When has she

ever listened to me?

How was I suppose to know

that the boats

would be late today?

Didn't I bargain for a

good price yesterday?

What is she up to?

New job, thus the excitement.

This basket is already counted.

Hey Anita, How many

fish are there in this basket?

Tell me, How

many in this basket?

Arrgh! I lost my count now.

Why are you counting?

Don't you want to share?

Who told you that

we count and share?

Silly girl! Get up!

Counting! My A**!

Hello Ratnakka.

How is the business today?

As usual. You want fish?

What do you have?

Lady fish, mackerel.

Don't you have sardines?

No sardines today.

Do you want Clams?

No. How much for the lady fish?

As usual. 5 fish for 30 rupees.

My god! That's

expensive. Maybe Tomorrow.

Will get Sardines tomorrow.

Just 4 left. I'll give all the

fish for an extra 10 rupees.

We are just four people.

I've already bought

more and the children

don't even like mackerel.

Where will I sell these?

Ratnakka, Do you know

this other girl who sells fish?

She is very pretty.

Who is she talking about?

Must be Sharada.

Yes. Who Is that guy following

her around on the bike?

Oh that guy! He

is not from here.

He is from across the

mountains. He

works at the harbor.

Following her post

noon is his daily routine.

Akka, Do you want the

head or shall I throw them?

Nobody eats the head.

We feed it to the dog.

Ratnakka, Early today?

Early? Its already dark.

Get inside.

Akka, any fish left?

Sorry. Everything is sold.

Oh okay. I thought

of taking some

home if there

were any fish left.

" When the tears summoned,

" you prepared in sorrow. "

" You learnt to draw

with wounded fingers. "

Akka, pass the basket.

First, keep the other one down.

Right Right.

Bye Ratnakka. We

will meet tomorrow.

" As a Strike of a

matchstick lights up a home. "

" As my mother hugs, "

" This grown tree, "

" Bows in respect, "

" For making it feel like "

blooming into the heavens. "

" The sky meant for this bird, "

" That loves to fly, "

" Your lap ts that sky to me. "

" For this moment

of rendezvous, "

" For the morsel in

my mother's hand, "

" We thank you, Almighty. "

" Oh my son! "

" Oh my Mother! "

" Oh my son! "

After that, I never had

the courage to return home.

Your father wanted to see

you once before he died.

How foolish of me. I didn't

even ask you for dinner.

It's okay. Don't worry about it.

I know you like

fish curry. I will

cook quickly. Eat a

little before you go.

Arrgh! No fish at

home. Wait here,

I will get some

from the neighbor.

Mom, I have to go.

I can't stay here for long.

You've come home after 15 years!

Please don't speak

of leaving already.

Will you come with me?

Who do I have to

call my own but you?

I am going to Dubai

the day after tomorrow.

I'll take you there.

Will you come with me?

To Dubai?

Yes. We can be a family again.

Are you telling the truth?

Will you really take me?

Then I'll come along with

you the day after tomorrow.

You'll need a

passport to travel.

It'll at least take a month.

I can't stay here for long.

Mom. Take this money.

My friend will take

you to Bangalore

and help you with the passport.

Once it is ready, I

will send you tickets.

He'll take you to Dubai.

Why can't you come

and take me along?

I can't explain. Anyway,

I'll have to leave now.

Please stay home tonight.

At least have some dinner!

I don't know when

I'll see you again.

Alright Mom, I'll come

for dinner tomorrow.

I will cook your

favorite fish curry.

It's been ages since

I had your fish curry.

Fine. I will go now.

Ratnakka, Where is your basket?

Are you ill?

My son has returned.

What?

My son is back.

The one who ran away 15

years ago? He came back, huh?

Yes.

Where was he?

Bombay.

What was he doing

there for 15 years?

He was working at a hotel.

Oh. He must have

made money then.

He is taking me to Dubai.

To Dubai?!!!

So you won't be

coming with us anymore.

When are you traveling to Dubai?

After a month. You need a

passport to travel.

It takes a month.

Is it for preparing

fish curry for your son?

He likes lady fish very much.

I'll leave now. I

am getting late.

Ratnakka, Don't forget

about us after you go to Dubai.

Oh Shut up! Drama queen.

Will meet you tomorrow.

Ratnakka, where are

you going in a hurry?

My son has returned.

Your Son Ah??

The one who ran

away 15 years ago?

Where was he?

It's along story. I'll tell you

Some other time.

I'm late already.

I'm going to Dubai.

" The moon woke

up from his slumber

tonight and floated

across the horizon, "

" Passing through coconut leaves

and making the

landscape picturesque. "

Baby! Baby!

My son is back.

Really?

Yes. My son is back

Really? Where is he?

He was here last night

but left in a hurry. He

will come for dinner

tonight. I will call you.

Where was he for so many years?

He is taking me to Dubai! As

soon as my passport is ready.

To Dubai? Really?

It's getting late. I'm preparing

fish curry. We'll talk later.

" The moon woke

up from his slumber

tonight and floated

across horizon, "

" Passing through coconut leaves

and making the

landscape picturesque. "

" Like a deep

river drifts the boat

ashore even when

you lose the oars. "

" Like a light in the

dark of the night,

a voice guides a

lost lamb home. "

" Like a drop of the morning

dew glitters on the

leaf it steps on. "

" As if the sky adorned

a rainbow for eternity. "

" Like an evening flower cries,

longing for the morning sun. "

" Like death himself

stabbed you in the heart. "

" Like an old tree

falling from a lightning

strike has no land

to break it's fall. "

" When the thirsting

sun is yearning

for water, even the

oceans are dry. "

" Like a ravaged town

without a caretaker. "

" Like a whirlpool stops

a river on its path. "

Pass me the toolkit.

Now the spare part.

Hey! Don't throw this

like the toolkit. It will break.

Ya ya. I know all

that. I am not a novice.

I'll beat you to

pulp, you rascal.

Gimme a minute, Let

me get the water bottle.

Hey! Don't leave me

alone, it's scary here!

Are you listening?

Please take me along!

I thought you weren't a novice.

Do you know how

dark it is inside?

What if there are

ghosts in there?

You folks from

Mandwa are dimwits.

Hey! You are up for a

beating if you mock me.

You go first.

Chapter 4 Whispers in the wind.

Come on.

You have two of

these. Can I have one?

What?

Hey!

Don't touch my cooling

glasses. Keep them inside.

What will you do

with two of these?

I will wear them

on alternate days.

And thats none of your

business. Keep them inside.

Can't you wear the

same one everyday?

No, I can't. Now shut up!

I like this one a lot!

Hey! you will break

it. Give it to me!

These are original

Rayban. Do you

have any idea how

expensive they are?

Listen, I can't reach it.

Come over here and pick it.

Can't you do any job properly?

Loverboy!

Who the hell is that? How

many times should

I make it clear?

Hey! Don't leave me alone here!

Who the hell is that?

What?

I was working in peace by

myself and you butt in like this

Alright! Where is Democracy?

Don't you understand? Left a

kid all alone in that darkness.

Democracy, come here.

Why?

Send him for a bit. I

have a little job for him.

Listen! Don't

waste time chatting

with them. Come back soon.

Go.

I'm gonna beat the $h!

1 out of them someday.

Jobless hoodlums!

Drive around the town drunk.

Send that small kid to

get the booze. Filthy pigs.

Democracy!

Let's go.

Whats in the carry bag?

Fish.

Why did you get them?

To put them in an aquarium.

They are dead!

Really? Then I will cook

some nice fish fry for you.

Don't feel bad for

them. Take a couple of

extra cooked pieces and

parcel them to Mandya.

I'll smash your face,

you li'l scoundrel!

Why did those 3

monkeys call you?

Those guys? I was teaching

them Gandhian principles.

What principles?

See no evil, hear no evil,

talk no evil. They asked

if they can drink evil. I

got them a crate myself.

They even gave me 20 rupees.

You stay away from them.

They are not good people.

And no more taking their money.

You ll get it!!

Wait till I talk to

your dad today.

Shall I wear the other one?

Shut up and sit.

Will you paint me for tomorrow?

What painting?

It's Janmaastami.

Think of something

awesome. I should look

better than my friends.

Will you paint me?

Why do we come here every

afternoon? You

don't even buy fish.

Shut up and follow.

Make way. Make way please.

" He traveled across

the mountains, "

" reached the southern shores, "

" enchanted by her smile,

he followed her spellbound. "

" He came down the ghats, "

" reached the southern shores, "

" and stopped the

moment he saw her. "

" When she spoke

to the sea breeze, "

" he was mesmerized

by the silent whispers. "

" She stole my

heart with ease. "

" Oh my god! She is laughing! "

" The mind's back alley,

will it not hit a crossroad? "

" Are you long yard there? "

" The footprints on

the desert sand, "

" Is that your shadow? "

" He opened his heart "

" to write a silent poem "

" of lines with no words, "

" on a carnival of paper. "

" Alas! "

" The ink dried! "

What fish do you have?

Sardines, Mackerel.

Fresh sardi...

Yes. See.

" I know no ways to stop time. "

" Hence, I treasure

these moments

of intimacy and

voice of silence. "

" He spent the spring, measuring

sand, enjoyng the distance. "

" When she spoke

to the sea breeze, "

" He was mesmerized

by the silent whispers. "

" She stole my

heart with ease. "

" Oh my god! She is laughing! "

" He traveled across

the mountains, "

" reached the southern shores, "

" enchanted by her smile,

he followed her spellbound. "

Bye.

Munna, stop.

Hey kid! Get down.

Where are we going?

Drop me till the school.

Hey! What are you

staring at? Scoot...

Will you go now?

Stop! Stop! Get down!

Sit behind.

Lets go!

Are you seated? Yes.

Why don't you buy a new

bike. This is a piece of junk.

You are finally here. Yes.

Everyone's here. Get in.

This Karunakara Is missing. Now

where do I go searching for him?

Don't worry. He'll show up soon.

You never now. He has

ditched me on several occasions.

How many painters with you?

Two, including me.

Two.

So, you both.

Narayana and I.

That's four people.

How do we finish

tonight with just

four painters? It's

the festive season!

I wouldn't call him otherwise.

Hey! You paint boats, isn't it?

I've never painted tigers.

It's no big deal.

If you can paint a

boat, this is an

easy task tor you.

Please, don't say

no. I beg of you.

My reputation is at stake.

No harm in trying.

You will get paid too!

Yes yes. Not too much though.

Moreover, we do

this in God's name.

Do you have cigarettes?

No cigarettes. Try

in the other room.

Oh Dinesha. Come inside.

What are you doing here?

Want to get painted?

Nah! I have better things to do.

You mean we are

good for nothing, huh?

This happens only once a year.

Hey Balu. Stand still?

Does anyone have a cigarette?

Are you okay with beedis?

Beedi? Nah!

Jaggu is playing cards

outside. He must have weed.

Really? That like

winning the lottery!

ls there Yakshagana at

Shankaranna's house?

Yes. For ex-voto.

Which Mela?

Peraduru Mela.

Munna you can sleep

now. We will paint the rest.

Ask the painted

tigers to get the

cotton coating

in the other room.

Shankaranna has called for you.

Why? I don't know

What have you done to yourself?

I am a doctor today. Look at

the medicine. You want some?

See, He is a newspaper guy.

And he is a flutist.

Its Vittalapindi. Krishna will

visit us in different avatars.

It coud be him.

Offer him something.

He is...

What are you? I'm a doctor.

You are not a Doctor. I

am. Look I've medicine.

an Ayurvedic doctor.

Yes. He is an ayurvedic doctor.

Never ending energy.

Gives you a new lease of life.

Take it.

Are you coming to the car street

this afternoon to

see the procession?

I don't know.

You won't come. You

have time for feelings only.

Come! It will be fun!

What? Wait for a while.

Okay.

Do you know Balu?

Why?

He has not shown up at

work for many days now.

Have you seen him?

He got painted.

He was at the school

when you visited.

An idle mind is a

devil's workshop.

Shankaranna is

very angry with him.

Why? Is it because he

hasn't shown up at work?

Shankaranna won't lose

sleep over his absence.

Then? What did he do?

Nothing.

What is it? I will talk to him.

Hey, Munna!

Come here.

Wait here, I'll will be back.

Okay.

I'll send someone with the car

as soon as I get

more information.

First. Find Balu. Okay.

Munna!!This China Made engine..

Hey Sudhi!!

What are you hiding?

Learn to smoke a beedi first.

Listen.

He has no control over himself.

Keep an eye.

Okay Anna.

Munna,

Boat 98 is giving

trouble. I've told

Richi to dock it by

4 pm. Have a look.

Ok Anna!!

Are the China made

engines any good?

Big engines, so

good load capacity.

Very few boats have it in Malpe.

I Know It!!

I've ordered for one. If it's

good we will order for more.

Ok Anna!!

I'll leave now.

Leave!!

What happened?

They took away Balanna.

Who?

Richi and his

friends. They beat him

badly. Balanna was

bleeding all over.

When did this happen?

Where did they take him?

This afternoon. I don't

know where hey took him.

Hey! Where did this

happen? Jod Raste.

" Paper, paper.

Medicine, paper. "

" Paper, paper.

Medicine, paper. "

" Paper, paper.

Medicine, paper. "

Was there a fight around here?

I don't know.

Have the tiger

dancers left from here?

They are at the bus stand.

" I rented out the

Chitradurga fort

to the British. "

" Bent down the

lighthouse to the

ground, to see moon

through my lantern. "

" An insect's cocoon

is the silk cloth I

wrap around my

waist like a diaper. "

" On it... On it... On it...

On it... On it... On it... "

" I drew a colorful

butterfly on it. "

" Paper, paper.

Medicine, paper. "

" Medicine, paper. "

" The rich can

construct temples.

But I am poor,

what will I build? "

" Never ending energy.

Gives you a new lease of life. "

" A minister has a

garland around his neck, "

" the flowers falling off

leaving just the thread. "

" Tie a bell in that thread. "

" As I drew my girlfriend's

pigtail on the classroom board "

" and was punished to kneel

down outside for a week. "

" Frustrated by the teacher's

anger, I smoked

an useless beedi. "

Did you see Balu?

No. Why?

He is painted as a tiger dancer.

A tiger dancer? Sudhi

took one in the rickshaw.

" I rented out the

Chitradurga fort

to the British. "

" Bent down the

lighthouse to the ground,

to see the moon

through my lantern. "

" An insect's cocoon

is the silk cloth I

wrap around my

waist like a diaper. "

" I drew a colorful

butterfly on it. "

" Paper, paper.

Medicine, paper. "

Munna, What are you doing here?

Shankaranna told

me to repair an engine.

Which one?

Boat 98.

Boat 98.

Richi took that

boat in the morning.

They must be docking it already.

Hey Munna, what's the rush?

Fishermen chanting.

What are you looking

at? Get to work.

Fishermen chanting continues.

Hey Dinesha! It's

getting late. Coming.

Do it quickly.

Do you see any

blood stains? No Anna.

I'm still tired with

all that dancing.

Look at Sudhi. Killing time.

Where is that B*****D. He had a

lot to talk at

Shankaranna's house.

Hey Sudhi, start the vehicle.

All he does is chase women.

Don't get that any closer.

I beg you, just let me be.

I don't want to talk about

that. Please leave me alone.

Just a few minutes. I

won't trouble you much.

Please understand!

The trouble you are

causing is more than

enough. I'm an ordinary

man. What'll I know?

- Please don't

drag me into this.

I'll make sure to

protect your identity.

Arrghhhh! Please leave me

alone. I'm already

fed up in life!

First it was the police

and then that lawyer. As

if that wasn't enough,

now you want my interview!

See, Everyone is looking at

us. What will they think of me?

Arrgh! Bloody crow! All

this mess is because of you!

You are the main reason.

I'm gonna kill you today!

You B*****D! Disgusting crow!

Hey! What are you doing? She is

a girl. How willl

you say no to her?

She is just asking for

an interview. Talk to her.

Hey Koraga, Mind

your own business.

If you so wanna talk to

her, go give the interview.

Don't tell me what to do.

Come on! Leave me!

Come on, Let me go!

She is a girl, you can't say no.

She has promised not

to disclose your name too.

So what if she

discloses my name?

I'm not afraid of

anyone. I don't care!

Sit down now. Hey

kid bring a chair

Please come inside.

Please sit down.

Ask whatever you want now.

I will answer all

your questions.

B*****D, What do you

know? Sit quietly. I'll talk.

Do you see that crow?

That B*****D crow!

It's been following me

since I got that thing.

What thing?

What is it?

Shhhh!

You shouldn't take its name.

It is a bad omen, a curse.

It has ruined all

its owners’ lives.

I found it while

fishing at the sea.

What does it look like?

It was raining

heavily that night.

Five people could not pull

the net that day. I joined

and so did Seena. It took

seven people to haul the net.

As we untied the net, we found a

huge log of wood in

the midst of the fish.

For some reason,

I couldn't discard it.

I got it home along with me.

That night the bird

was crowing non stop.

It sounded like a brass

band inside my ears.

shoo! Shoo! Go away.

Shoo! Shoo! Shoo!

Hey! Go away. Shoo! Shoo!

The crow did not leave

with all my efforts. I

realized the crow had

followed me from the sea.

It did not stop

crowing. It had its

eyes fixed on the piece of wood.

I couldn't bear it anymore and

threw the log towards the crow.

The log split and I see the

most beautiful thing in my life!

It Glowed Like Anything!!!

And I haven't Seen this Much Glow!!

Gold. It shined

as bright as gold!

It is very precious.

It's in huge demand

outside our own country too.

Do you know how much

they were ready to pay?

In lakhs, crores.

You can't imagine.

So much money.

It's a relic. You

won't find it anywhere

but in the depths of the ocean.

So where is it now?

I sold it to a guy in Bombay.

That B*****D gave me

an advance of 10,000 and

promised me to pay

50% of profit after sale.

But then he calls me

and says that it is stolen.

Now how does that matter to me?

Catch the culprit.

Give me my money.

He says he can't

until he finds that thing.

Now you tell me,

How do I trust these

guys with so much money?

Shankar Poojary

was after it too.

He had sent that Richi, to find

out where I had

sent it in Bombay.

But Shankar

Poojary told me that...

I was selling his

fish in the market.

Son OF A B****h!

Runs an illegal business

and talks about righteousness.

This Shankar Poojary

has good links in Bombay.

You just can't trust

him with anything.

This bloody crow doesn't

stop. I'm going

to kill it today.

Chapter 5 Ka.

Trust me.

We don't give Bechappas

(scarecrow) their real credits.

Bechappa has

protected our field day

and night from crows

and even animals.

What have we done in return? Not

even a yakshagana

act in his name.

If you ask me,

We should perform a

Yakshagana act in his name.

The Chronicles of Bechappa.

What do you think, huh?

There is an act on

Krishna & Arjuna's battle.

Bheeshma's Victory too.

Has Krishna, Arjuna or Bheeshma

ever saved us from the crow.

Never! why on earth should

we have acts in their names?

But Bechappa has

always been there for us.

What do you folks call him?

Bedaru Gombe.

Not bad.

Same looks but different names.

Hey Balu!

Come on. Let's

paint you waist down.

In a minute. Don't get on my

nerves now. Paint

the rest of them.

Everyone's almost

finished. You come fast.

Ya!! Coming!!

After This Festival Ends

I'm Not Gonna Do Tiger Disguise

Bedaru Gombe

Isn't a very ordinary name?

You should have named

him something strong.

KrantiVeera (Revolutionary)

MahaPrachanda (The Tremendous)

Bedaru Gombe

Doesn't have a ring to it.

Trust me.

You folks over at the western

ghats have no sense in naming.

Have you gone nuts?

A scarecrow is a scarecrow.

What else will you call it?

Don't underestimate

our Bechappa.

Do you know how many sleepless

nights I've had due

to that bloody crow?

It didn't let me

sleep or a week.

I tried to scare it in vain.

Finally I settled down

near my Saviour, Bechappa.

That crow did not dare to come

close to me for those 4 days.

I'm telling you, These crows

are really scared of Bechappa.

Have a look.

He is a foreigner.

That's the guy who is buying it.

Marsellus Wallace.

A rich party!

He was ready to pay in crores!

Do You want Weed??

Take a few more drags.

Oh no!

I can't handle the high.

How much money is a crore?

How many zeros does it have?

You'll see, my Bechappa's

prophecy will come true.

You B*****D!

Fantasizing about my

sister in my company, huh?

Tell you the truth,

These folks from

the Western ghats

have no control over themselves.

The guilty conscience does not

need an accuser.

Look at him run.

" Does the crow see the color? "

" Or does it see

the skin beneath it? "

" Under the spell

of marijuana, "

" does one See the

truth or just an illusion? "

" Can the crow see the color? "

" Or does it see

the skin beneath it? "

" Under the spell

of marijuana, "

" does one see the

truth or just an illusion? "

" Can the betel leaves see

the color of lime put on it? "

" Can the dead see the

gruel offered at the funeral? "

" Betel Leaves. Gruel. "

" Can an illiterate tongue

see fame or revolution? "

I'm so beat after

all that dancing.

I'm out of practice.

Gimme a cigarette.

Hey Sudhi, take the tiger to the

harbor in rickshaw.

I'll meet you there.

I'll take your leave now.

" Can the papyrus see

the scriptures written on it? "

" Can the Kanaka's window see

the skin colors

peeping through it? "

" Did the Dasara pada

sung on occasions of

festivities and

celebration witness it? "

Let me hear you

roar like a tiger.

Don't whine like a dog.

Tiger! Roar Like tiger.

Nah! It's not a real tiger. It's

a dog under the tiger's skin.

Have I ever told you the legend

of the Mandva and the Cuban kid?

The Cuban kid

smiling and abusing

the the Mandva kid in Spanish,

The Mandva kid dropping him on

the ground and

breaking his nose.

Where is it?

Yes. Got it!

When the Mandva kid

was punching him, what

was running through

the Cuban kid's mind?

Put yourself in his shoes.

You are getting

punched without a

reason, What will be

going on in your mind?

Full confusion, isn't it?

Are you confused?

Nah! You are not confused.

Our tiger is not confused.

Because, our tiger

knows why I'm hitting him.

Are you confused?

8 years.

All those years for you.

Do you know the life

in a remand home?

Hell!

You ran away so easily!

Did you ever think of me?

Now die.

Stop staring and tie him up.

Richi!

Check the bag.

Move aside.

Final Chapter Reasons.

(Childrens Playing)

What??

What Are You Doing??

Raghu! Raghu!

Raghu! Not that way! This way!

Shankaranna is

very angry with him.

Nothing. What is

it? I will talk to him.

Hey, Munna.

- What happened They

took away Balanna.

Who?

Richi and his

friends. They beat him

badly. Balanna was

bleeding all over.

First, find Balu.

Do you see any blood stains?

Shankaranna is

very angry with him.

Have I ever told you the legend

of the Mandva and the Cuban kid?

Put yourself in the

Cuban kid's shoes.

lf someone hits you

without a reason,

What will be going

on in your mind?

Full confusion, isn't it?

Are you confused now?

Nobody knows what

really happened.

There was a strange feeling

listening to everyone's version.

You Son Of B***h!

B*****D. Bloody crow!

You feel it is true, yet

different from the other.

One incident seen

through different eyes.

I guess, the thing was

stolen by Raghu in Bombay.

He probably had plans to

sell it in Dubai

and settle there.

I told you! Its a

bad omen, a curse.

It won't rest until

it ruins your life.

Perspectives. What's

right? What's wrong?

What is the truth?

Which one is a lie?

Everything changes when you

see it from a

different point of view.

No, no! Richi didn't kill

him. I was there. They

were childhood friends.

Why would he kill him?

So why didn't Raghu

meet his mother that night?

I'm not sure either.

When we were leaving the

farmhouse, he said he had

to make an urgent trunk call.

After the phone

call, he was tensed.

He left in the evening

to meet his mother.

I don't know what

happened after that.

He must've returned

secretly, probably

because, the Bombay

guys found out he was here.

If he is in Dubai, he

will surely call me.

So how am I supposed

to come to a conclusion?

In fact, it would be wrong to

tell this story

with a conclusion.

Instead, If every

aspect and each

perspective of the

story is narrated,

I believe you'll find

your own answers.

I did not witness

this story. I've

chronicled it “As

Seen by the Rest"