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Don't harm the birds! I'll tell your mom.

Come with me.

What's wrong, Amal? Speak, Saïd.

Nothing, mom.

Farid, don't come near the birds.

Come here or I'll tell your father.

Saïd, get your father his lunch.

Amal, come home right away.

I'm coming!

Come here.

Have you eaten?

Where is Saïd?

In the field, with your dad.

I'm going also.

You're so lucky!

Wouldn't you like to emigrate?

I wish I could.

Why can't you?

I can't desert my children.

If you travel, you can bring them wealth.

While you staying here might lead to frustration.

You're right, I should do it for them.

Hello, dad.

Hello, son.

Bye, Abu Saïd.

Think about it.

Bye.

Saïd... Farid...

Time for school.

Don't be late.

He wants to emigrate.

They all say that.

- This time, it's confirmed. - How do you know?

- He told me himself. - And you fell for it?!

He's leaving for Brazil.

Where's Brazil, Dad?

Very far from here.

Is it as big as our town?

A thousand times bigger, son.

Why would he go to Brazil?

To get rich and come back to build a house.

And make his family happy.

Let's go too and have a big house.

Our house is nice enough!

He's right, we're happy here.

Come on, kids... to bed!

You'd like to leave too? It's crazy!

To stay here is crazy.

Emigration involves misery.

Poverty is misery.

We're not poor.

We're healthy and we work hard.

My kids deserve better.

Your ancestors worked hard for this land.

And now it's crushing my body... Enough misery!

There's nothing in it but exhaustion.

Hope this harvest won't be a disaster.

It'll hopefully be better than last year.

There's only one way left.

Which one?

Emigrate to America.

Personally, I'd be scared of it.

It feels like the only way.

Hamid, are you dreaming?

Hamid?

You're calling me?

What are you thinking about?

What can I think about?

Today, it's raining. We're staying inside.

When it will snow, we'll stay by the fire.

We'll wait for the snow to melt.

And for the spring to come.

We'll go back to the fields and wait for the next harvest.

We've always lived like this.

Nothing new in this, it's our life.

You might be right.

But our cow is happier than I am.

She works and eats and her belly is full.

I work harder and I can barely eat.

We're not dying of hunger!

No, not yet...

We spend more and more on the kids.

Soon, we won't have enough.

I must leave.

Yes, I must.

You'd leave your home and family?

It's sheer madness!

Our neighbour made it.

But you own your land and you work it.

Is that a future for our children?

It won't be enough for them.

I must emigrate, and soon.

How are we to live without you?

We have enough until the harvest.

Afterwards, I can send you some money.

You'll be so far away...

You've made up your mind!

For their sake.

And yours.

I got dressed by myself.

And I lit the fire!

May God bless you!

You know your lessons?

Hurry or you'll be late.

- I'm ready. - Me too.

Saïd, look after your brother.

Hey ho! Move!

I'm the greatest chief in these parts!

Help! He's going to hit me!

The greatest chief won't hit a girl.

- She's laughing at me. - So what?

Get back to work.

Mom... it's the postman.

He's not coming here.

He never does.

Wolves! You're more like foxes.

We scared you, didn't we?

This stick makes wolves run away.

You didn't come last night.

- I was in bed. - With the hens?

No, all alone.

You were tired?

Yes, I have so much work to do.

Especially now, with my brother away.

Tomorrow, we'll help you.

When I grow up, I'll have 1000 sheep... 1000 goats and 1000...

Breath.

1000 cows and shepherds.

Won't you give some to Saïd?

My daily bread will be enough.

I won't have cattle, to stay at home.

Shall I send for the doctor?

No, son, it's nothing.

I'm just a bit tired.

Go to school, and don't worry.

Saïd, go and get the vegetables.

You'll be all alone!

After a little while, I'll get up.

Take the vegetables to Aref.

Amal!

Mom fell on the floor, at home.

- I wonder what's wrong with her. - God bless her!

Stay with her until I'm back.

Sure, I won't leave her.

I'll do my errand and hurry back.

I had to send for the doctor.

A spoonful every two hours.

Thank you, doctor.

Don't worry, it's nothing serious.

I'll come back tomorrow.

Tell me, Doctor...

Your mother is very tired, Saïd.

She must absolutely rest.

I'll do all the work.

I won't leave her at all.

But what about school?

Forget about school for now.

There are priorities in life.

You'll return to school later.

Do this big sacrifice for your mother. She's worth it.

I'd give my life for her.

Have faith, my child.

Do you feel better?

Yes, son.

May you get better.

May God bless you!

This morning, I felt tired.

I forgot to feed the cows.

Saïd, go and feed them.

From now on, I'll do all your chores.

Don't you move!

Stay with her, please, Amal!

Sure.

The bread is burning!

No, I am burning

Poor you!

It will take long to heal.

The fire is too strong.

Don't keep the loaf too long on it.

Can you keep this fire on?

- When did you arrive? - An hour ago.

- What did you do? - Nothing at all.

- Did you meet your boss? - I don't want to see him.

- You tried other companies? - Yes.

Same answer everywhere.

Find someone to push you.

I'm well educated.

I've got it in me.

I shouldn't need a push.

This is how things are.

I can't stand this.

Even if it's a fact.

I won't yield to it!

Where is the jug of water?

Amal went to fill it.

One day, you'll change your mind.

I'm pretty sure, you'll see.

Don't forget your appointment.

Yes. I'd better be going.

It's not often we meet here.

How did you know I was here?

My heart told me.

Like Farid, you'll eventually want to leave.

I'll never emigrate.

Every man here wants to leave.

I have reasons to stay.

Your mother, the land and the farm.

There's another reason.

What is it?

You.

Me?

You're pulling my leg.

Look in my eyes, you'll see.

How I've longed for this!

I've been waiting to tell you...

but I was afraid to speak.

And I still am...

I was worried you'd say no.

Please, answer me.

- Do you really want me? - With all my heart.

Do you love me?

I've always loved you.

A toast to the newlyweds!

To every bachelor!

To everyone!

You didn't look happy yesterday.

Everyone noticed.

No, I wasn't happy.

You should have been cheerful.

It's your brother's wedding!

I wish him happiness.

But my mind was elsewhere.

I tried hard to have fun. But I couldn't act like the others.

You're part of this village.

I know. But I felt aloof.

I can't describe what I was feeling.

As if I'm trapped, oppressed...

Don't blame me, mom.

Good morning.

Good morning, everybody!

How is the groom's family doing?

Now, it should be Farid's turn.

Where have you been?

Sleeping.

Where?

Up there... near... on...

I just woke up!

Come! Take your old friend home.

Now, let's get serious. What about that trip?

- Did you tell them? - Not yet.

I don't know how to tell them.

- We'll soon be on our way. - I know.

Good morning guys.

Good morning!

Otherwise, we will end up like him.

How familiar are these walls!

I feel they are part of my life.

This was our only shelter.

Almost like a friend.

We'll miss this place.

It was a good place to rest.

You won't have time to miss it.

Over there, it's work all through.

Your cousin told us so.

Yes... quick wealth.

Many, less educated, have become rich.

It's true we'll work hard, but afterwards,

we'll enjoy well-earned good times.

It's a long way ahead of us.

No matter how long,

we'll reach its end.

It's too expensive. Let him keep it!

Just because it's American doesn't make it better.

Jamil, where are you?

Hello, Farid!

- I have good news. - Tell me.

I saw some travel agencies in Beirut.

How much is the fare?

- Half what we thought. - How come?

They're selling deck-tickets.

We'll get there just the same.

Hello, fellows!

How are you?

One coffee.

What's new?

Nothing much.

Same faces, same place.

Rather boring.

Can't be... you cheated.

You saw me throw the dice.

All right, do it again.

All right, do it again.

I saw her yesterday.

And I'm meeting her again tomorrow.

To see your beauty shine like lightning.

Pink skin, blue eyes and such a young girl.

He can afford a car and he thinks he owns the road!

He's crazy! Let's hope he never kills anyone.

So we say, one after the other, I love you!

Listen to this.

I read in the newspaper that the Oil Company is recruiting.

- So I went there. - And?

They wanted 30 employees.

- How many applied?! - 300?

Silly! Thousands.

Stepping on one another.

I was nearly trampled to death.

I couldn't figure out anything.

And I returned home empty-handed.

Jamil, what about my coffee?

It's unbearable. I should emigrate.

Amal, come over here.

About 80 grains

How generous is this land!

Yes, it is beautiful.

But neglected. They're all abandoning it.

Where to...?

Father's field, too, requires work.

Poor father is old.

And needs help.

A tractor will solve our problems.

A tractor?

We could pay it with installments.

Can you operate it?

Farid can drive a car.

Maybe he'd accept to operate it.

Alexandria, Marseilles and then, directly.

We must have passports.

Let's apply today.

It's been a good year.

God bless you, Saïd.

Let's rest.

- We've got more to do. - Later.

Hurry up, mother.

Is that you, Farid?

Still up?

I was waiting for you.

I told you never to wait for me!

I'm not a kid anymore.

I wonder what's come over you.

Lately, you seem like a stranger in this house.

I'll be one soon.

What do you mean by that?

I'm going to emigrate.

Emigrate? Why?

What did we do wrong?

Nothing at all.

Why then?

I cannot bear this life anymore.

I'm wasting my youth.

And you think it's better over there?

Is your success guaranteed?

Over there, it's life. Here, death.

I won't die. I'll leave.

20 years ago, I heard the same words.

Oh God, please don't strike me again!

Is something wrong? Tell me.

Are you sick?

Sickness, I could endure.

What is it, then?

Farid is going away.

Are you worrying over that?

He's always repeating it. Don't believe him.

I thought it was something serious.

What a calamity!

Why are you sad so suddenly?

Because...

You'll have to operate the tractor.

- Farid doesn't want to do it? - He's going away.

Did he tell you that again?

He told your mom.

She's crying.

Him too?

What can I do?

Poor mother!

Losing her son, after her husband.

I'm grateful to all of you.

But it's not possible. It's my destiny.

Try something else.

You were working all right.

I can't bear this life anymore.

Saïd, try and explain to her.

Mother, please be reasonable.

She can't. She is a mother, Farid.

Am I wrong in trying to keep you?

You're well educated, we need you.

I know I didn't help you much so far.

But this is stronger than me.

I must emigrate.

You're stubborn. Why must you?

Is there no life but there?

You know we won't be able to help you.

We have barely enough for us.

I'm not asking for help.

I'm leaving to improve our life.

I wonder how you'll do that.

Until he gets his passport,

He may still give up.

I'm almost through with the paperwork.

Farid, my love, please reconsider.

Stay here with me!

I have only a few years left to live.

You can travel afterwards.

Don't say this, mom.

Soon, we'll live a better and nicer life.

My life is nice because of you.

If you go away, what will I have left?

I only want you to understand me!

I've wasted my life waiting.

I'll try to find father.

Your father? He never sent a word in 20 years.

I'll go see him, talk to him.

After 20 years?

He's probably dead.

Am I disturbing you?

If so, I'll be going.

I've never seen anyone here.

I've rested and I'll be on my way.

Please stay.

Are you a stranger?

I was born in this village.

Have you got no friends in it?

I thought I had.

But I haven't met anyone.

So, I came here to rest.

You seem used to come here.

Whenever things get rough,

I come here to relax.

I'm old, this is alright for me.

But you're young, why despair?

I want to change my life and emigrate.

Why?

This is no life among these rocks.

There are many people

who long to live here.

Because of some fresh air and plain rocks?

- I meant the land. - The land?

It gives only toil and misery.

Feed it, it will feed you back.

It's an unfailing treasure.

Don't be fooled.

You want to go? Where to?

My only wish

is to leave this land and this country.

You want to emigrate?

I'm not the first nor the last.

I'll follow my father's steps.

And did your father succeed?

I don't know.

He never wrote in 20 years.

You'll do the same?

He may have his reasons.

He who deserts his family for 20 years

has no excuse.

You should consider him dead.

Dead?

Maybe he's dead, maybe not.

But how did you manage without him?

What happened to you?

We lived in misery and poverty.

Mother worked hard to feed us.

She spent her nights working.

I don't know how we grew up.

Mother is sick and still tills the land.

By herself?

With my brother, and his wife.

They all struggle to make a living.

That's why I can no longer live here.

I hope to meet my long lost father.

The dead man...

No, I feel he's alive,

rich and waiting for me.

Rich? Then, why is he so cruel?

He may be poorer than a beggar.

Can't be! My father is very rich.

And you'd leave your poor mother?

You'd be killing her.

That's breaking my heart

and worrying me.

Take your time, my boy.

Don't make a mistake.

Don't get misled.

Emigration is a harsh road.

A road full of thorns. A mirage.

Listen to your mother.

She knows better.

Saïd! Help!

What happened?

Don't worry, Saïd.

God has blessed your marriage.

Cheer up dear child.

- Good morning. - Welcome.

May I go to Brazil?

You may go to anywhere you wish.

Directly to Brazil or via Europe.

On very good ships and for cheap prices.

You'll be all right.

Here's a recommendation letter for our agency.

And here's another one.

Buy your ticket in any class.

For any destination.

And we'll prepare your trip.

Directly to Brazil or through France.

You'll be well taken care of.

Hello, uncle.

Amal fell in the field.

She's asleep in her room.

- What happened to her? - She's a bit tired.

Are you suffering?

No, I'm just really tired.

Too much work?

Just as usual. The sun was harsh.

I'm so sorry.

Don't worry. I'll be better tomorrow.

If only my problem could go away so quickly!

Why don't you change your mind?

You know me more than the others.

You know how I long after this.

I hope you won't lose your way...

Like my brother did.

I just want to get away.

I want another atmosphere to live a better life...

and forge my personality.

Mother will be proud of me.

You'd be killing her!

I'm going for her sake.

She's crying now but she'll be happy tomorrow.

I'm thinking of our future.

Can't you have it right here?

Your mother would be happy.

Impossible!

Try, Farid... for my sake.

For you, I'd work in the fields.

But a strange force took over me.

I can't think of anything else.

I'm tied up.

Try to understand me.

I'm unable to explain it.

- Did you get them? - I got mine.

- And my passport? - I don't know.

How come you got yours?

My photo is prettier than yours!

There... your passport.

You scared me.

It's the beginning.

We still need the visa, and soon we'll be there.

Are you afraid?

Are you?

I don't know.

Beirut! Who's going to Beirut?

A bus for Beirut. Who's coming?

Hello, Mister.

I have my passport, I can leave.

And you're happy?

Best day of my life.

Though you leave everything behind.

I won't think about this.

A passport makes you forget everything.

I'm going to a new country.

To start a new life.

Maybe you're right.

But how will you start that life?

At first, you'll go peddling.

You'll leave the big cities.

And you'll reach smaller villages.

You may sell your goods, or not.

If you sell, you'll get to sleep in a room.

If not, you'll sleep under the stars.

And you'll be hungry.

Lucky if you get a piece of bread.

If you don't earn any money,

you can't renew your goods.

No one will look after you.

Alone, you'll lose your courage.

You'll forget your past.

You'll live ignoring and ignored.

And time will pass.

You'll be old before your time.

You'll lose your self esteem.

You'll escape every responsibility.

You'll lose your health. And when you'll see a doctor,

it will be too late.

Here's your new life, son.

With bitter and sweet sides.

Stop breaking my nerve. You only cited the bitter parts.

That won't happen to me.

Had you emigrated yourself, you wouldn't have ended up this way.

It's Farid!

Call a doctor! Hurry up.

Let her smell this.

Careful about the fracture.

Don't worry, it's nothing serious.

A blood transfusion will be necessary.

Go and fetch some bandages.

Take care of your health. Otherwise you won't make it.

I don't know who can donate blood.

Your blood type is a match. But you're too skinny.

Your mother has heart issues.

And Amal is pregnant.

Who could be a match?

Doctor... please...

Tell me.

Take my blood.

Is your blood of the same group?

My blood...

is the right one.

I'll tell you something.

You'll be surprised. I, miserable beggar, have emigrated.

Like thousands others who emigrated.

And have become like me.

We're very grateful, sir.

I wish I could do more.

My son!