Original subtitles

During the period of this film's storyline, 'KAPPALUKKU PONA MACHAN' song was popular.

To reflect those times, the song has been used as it is.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ― Maya Angelou

What I have witnessed and borne within me...

...a land, a family, a love,...

...and the intertwined lives of a few others,I share with you here.

'My Dear'

'Kannadi wappa Manzil' A three-generation home

Pit loom colloquially referred as 'Kaakuzhi'.

Subaidha Beevi Mohamed Yousuf's mother

Mohamed Yousuf Head of the family

Sheik Uthumaan. Mohamed Yousuf's younger brother.

Mammathu alias Maidheen Fatima Mohamed Yousuf's wife

Rabiya Mohamed Yousuf's daughter

Oh Almighty!

Why are you anxious? as if it's your first child birth.

It's going to be fine.

(Folklore song on Prophet Mohamed believed to have existed for over 400 years)

- Yousuf dear, he looks just like you. - Yes mom.

May dear God bless him with a long life!

May the almighty accept.

God is the greatest

God is the greatest

There is no object of worship than God.

Kannadi wappa's family has been entwined with the loom and warp...

...this boy was born into its third generation.

He was lovingly named a Abu Tahir.

Not only Abu Tahir...

...but for every child born in that town...

...first lullaby was clicking and thumping of the loom.

♪♪Oh Almighty, the earth exists because of your will♪♪

♪♪Any day gets better when one thinks of you♪♪

♪♪Oh Almighty, the earth exists because of your will♪♪

♪♪Any day gets better when one thinks of you♪♪

♪♪Wind,rain or land never fails to show us you the One♪♪

♪♪There's none better than you to protect and love us through this life ♪♪

Abu, what's distracted you?

Remove the warp sticks and attend your Madarasa class.

♪♪Oh Almighty, the earth exists because of your will♪♪

♪♪Any day gets better when one thinks of you♪♪

♪♪Oh Almighty, the earth exists because of your will♪♪

♪♪Any day gets better when one thinks of you♪♪

(Madarasa class)

'Quaid-e-Millat Charitable Foundation'

♪♪Like day and night he created everything in pairs♪♪

♪♪He gave us the marital life for us to cherish a relationship♪♪

♪♪Let us gather the good, wade away the bad and create a bond of love♪♪

♪♪Together we shall get over hurdles and rest ourselves at his feet♪♪

♪♪You are everything, I'm just the rest♪♪

♪♪On his path our lives are like a blooming garden♪♪

♪♪We shall find happiness when we seek his path♪♪

♪♪Oh Almighty, the earth exists because of your will♪♪

♪♪Any day gets better when one thinks of you♪♪

♪♪Oh dear Almighty♪♪

♪♪The earth exists because of your will♪♪

♪♪Oh dear Almighty,the earth exists because of your will♪♪

(Nagara drums to announce prayer)

(Azan opens)

- Hi sir. - Hello.

- Sheik, you too now? - What can one do sir?!

We can't depend on the loom for our livelihoods anymore.

Many of us are wrapping up the warps and get our passports to go abroad.

That's right too.

Four passport verifications just for today.

At this rate, many of you would leave the town in a week.

We are left with no other option.

Sign here.

This is just formality, meet the inspector tomorrow got it?

Sure sir.

- Here, for your son. - You needn't have brought all this.

We have so many relatives visiting...

...we don't seem to have enough people to finish everything.

Nilofar come with me, I'll show you something.

What is that you are showing her?

Girls listen, play only in our backyard.

Don't try to peep into the well.

There they go, we can't get hold of them anymore.

Nilofar?

Nilofar, what are doing? come here.

Peace be upon you. -And peace be upon you, too.

You sound enthusiastic!

Abu? here to help your dad?

Yes, uncle.

Here, have some sweet.

What is this Yousuf?

weaved Mosquito net instead of a lungi?!

Brother, in all these days what fault you found today? check again.

Ramasamy brother, have a look at it.

If you find that I'm wrong, I'll rip my ear in return .

There's only thirty six.

Eye measures are better than tapes.

What the hell is this? the measurements are off.

Where were you looking while weaving?

- Peace be upon you. - And peace be upon you, too.

Are you doing good?

- Your son writes to you? - Yes, he does.

Her weaving is threaded to perfection.

One should learn to weave like her.

Has there ever been a complaint on her weaving? look at yours!

Here.

What are you waiting for?

Give me a hundred, need to buy warp and threads.

Sales is dull these days, loom machines have taken over.

In the time you make three loincloths tiring on a pit loom...

...the machine throws out produce in no time.

You brought bad quality weave here in such times.

If you fail to deliver best quality...

...I’ll tear it to pieces and hand it back.

You don't care about work as much you about the money.

(Love song playing on radio)

The broker sent high regards for our work!

You should've heard him!

Abu Tahir, Rabiya study softly.

Do you hear me? I'm talking to you too.

I'm coming.

Why are yelling now? here have some tea.

Everyone is taking me for granted.

I had to face the complaints and yelling.

He spoke ill to my face while women were around.

You, why can't you do a decent weaving?

Idiot!

Letting your mind wander while weaving!

I've been put in a spot by God to hear such sinister comments.

I Work my fingers to bone and still get a earful.

Only after we get rid of this trash, this family will flourish.

The broker was rude anyway.

why buy warps from him, then?

Why give backhanded comments? talk to my face if you have to!

Whose doing the weaving here?

Brother.

I've asked bro-in-law Abdul Rahman to arrange a Visa for me to Riyadh.

I'll be leaving soon.

(People requesting charity)

We are living hand to mouth, please find another house.

Accept my apologies brother.

Even the little we get to eat is because of the loom.

If you bury that to the ground...

...we will end up on streets like that brother.

Is that what you are waiting for?

♪♪You put the frog under the rock♪♪

♪♪Kept the beetle inside a mango♪♪

♪♪As a symbol of your greatness♪♪

'Our Tamil is a language that has all the riches' - Quaid-E-Millath

♪♪You created him our Nabi♪♪

♪♪May you bless our lives♪♪

♪♪Even the sea speaks your glory♪♪

♪♪Every life will seek your guidance♪♪

Yousuf?

For us men, we have places to vent like this confluence.

Imagine women who weave all day hurting their backs...

...have nowhere to vent.

Let go of what they say out of sheer helplessness.

In our times we believed managing with what we have was OK...

...these days they aspire more than that.

Why question one's needs?

Be patient, he's going out to make money.

Let him go.

Uncle, I want a bike and a car for Rabiya. -then?

- Brother-in-law, eat on time. - I will.

Write to us often.

You attend school without fail, OK?

Rabiya, here pack it.

- keep this too. - Give.

Sister-in-law, don't over pack cured meat.

What you are packing might be enough even for my next trip.

You get going...

...what if it rains on the way to the airport on Trivandrum road?

If the road gets blocked then we'll be stuck there.

If we leave soon we can pray at Bheemapalli.

For our people God has blessed prosperity only in abroad.

Explain that to your sister.

Saligha...

Instead of just standing there, go up and get his passport.

- Abu Tahir go get your uncle. - OK uncle.

Chacha, uncle asked me to get you.

Chacha!

Yeah, I'm coming.

"O God, send blessings upon Mohamed, O God, send blessings and peace"

God keep my son safe wherever he is.

May God guide you, have a safe journey.

Be smart and find your path.

Sethuman, Are you still upset with me?

No brother.

Don't spoil your health running behind money, eat well.

OK brother.

If God wills it, you write to us as soon as you reach.

- Write a few lines for me, your brother. - I will.

Ok, travel safe.

After Sethuman left to Riyadh...

...for Yousuf the only hope in his family was now Abu Tahir.

But Abu Tahir had his own dream.

Teacher?

Look what the cat dragged in, the backbenchers!

- been waiting for you guys, come. - Let go, stop pulling me.

- What's the chaos? - I wanna leave.

What's stopping you, anyway you've made to the door!

You move...

...who's that? come here now.

How nice of you to join us Abu Tahir.

Oh well done, now go ahead and read it.

'We will not chatter during class'

Didn't have breakfast? I heard nothing!

Nilofar, did you hear them?

Just say something!

Anandi?

- What about you? - I didn't hear them.

Repeat again, Louder!

'We will not chatter during class'

Let's see if you follow what you wrote, go to class now.

All this drama, just to get a look at these girls!

What are you laughing for?

Listen to the class.

- Peace be upon you. - And peace be upon you, too.

Abu Tahir?

Where is this boy?

My brother has come from abroad.

He's gone out with him, he'll come now.

Out?

My brother has brought soap and medicated oil for you.

I know where your brother might've taken him.

'Famous Travels'

Education?

He's finished tenth grade.

The boy looks young.

Meet Pandi from weldone studio...

...tell him you need a photo for passport -OK

He'll take a photo accordingly...

...bring that to me, rest I'll take care.

Pandi, draw properly.

Even a real mustache would look fake when compared to my work.

Even the Arab boss will be astonished.

Dear why are you uptight, smile now.

(Eid Prayer)

Yes...

In those days when the mosque's flag is up...

Mayil's dad used to take care of everything.

My dad and his dad were close friends.

Muthumaari, look who’s here.

Yousuf...

...just to enjoy Mammath sister's cooking...

...I wish there were festivals all year along.

Abu, I heard your uncle made you get a mustache!

Weldone Pandi mentioned.

As if you care.

Muthumaari listen, Mammath is his own sister...

...he cares genuinely for his sister and his nephew.

Brother, leave Abu Tahir with me I'll take good care of him.

Sure why not, Your husband has invested in a coconut farm right?

ask him to transfer it to Abu's name.

I'll leave him with you right away.

I'll transfer it, he's my boy.

Yousuf...

..pit loom is not flourishing these days...

...you let the warps hold you back till now.

Let go off him, so he can learn and earn enough.

Your life will get better once he starts earning.

Listen Mayilu!

I don't wish him to earn for my sake.

He can go wherever he wants.

But everything has a timing and maturity.

Let him pursue his studies until then.

Which will also get him better job opportunities.

Peace be upon you.

Saliha, how are you doing?

How's everyone at home?

I've sent some gifts for you with Hassan brother.

Green is your favorite colour saree right?

Next week, Ali brother is traveling from there to here.

ask weldone Pandi brother to take a photo of you and send it for me.

I can't stop thinking about you.

What about Rabiya's wedding?

if God wills it, hope I make it for the wedding.

I miss our town and people.

Life here is nothing like it was back home.

You don't worry about the debts.

I'll work over time and pay it off.

You should eat well, OK?

Whenever you find time, send me a cassette with your voice.

Keep me in your prayers, peace be upon you.

Peace be upon you, too dear.

How are you doing?

Brother-in-law has gone to Tenkasi with Mayilvahanan brother.

They're looking at a good suitor for Rabiya.

Byroja is attending school.

If we have had a child, she would also be in school by now.

When are you coming back?

I can't get your face out of my head.

♪♪My dear husband who's left abroad to work on a ship♪♪

♪♪My dear husband who's left abroad to work on a ship♪♪

♪♪I'm yearning for you to come back♪♪

♪♪That's my only prayer day and night♪♪

♪♪The one who never leaves my eyes and lives in my heart♪♪

♪♪The one who never leaves my eyes and lives in my heart♪♪

♪♪If God wills, I'll be back soon♪♪

♪♪Will offer you everything you've ever desired♪♪

Saliha?

Sister, I'm here.

Zeenath aunty has sent sweets.

Keep it in the kitchen, I'll take it.

OK.

- Abu Tahir, come up here for a moment. - I'm coming aunty.

'Hand it to Sheik Udhuman in person'

Uncle from west house is leaving to Riyadh...

Give this to him and say I asked to hand it to my husband.

OK.

Understanding the pain of separation while in love...

...this was Abu Tahir's turn.

Even after doing the best like Yousuf wished...

Losing few marks in Math...

...Abu Tahir failed to get through his 12th grade.

Nilofar with good grades joined college in a nearby town.

Few of his mates left abroad to work.

...Mammath was sure to get a Visa send Abu for to the same company her brother works.

Yousuf also felt this was the right age for him to live abroad.

Like many in the village...

...if he leaves abroad, he has to part ways with Nilofar, which was dreadful.

He wished to see Nilofar as often as possible.

To enable that thought, he found a way.

KDNL Arabic college.

So Abu, in the name of working you are actually here to see that girl Nilofar!

I know you well.

Greetings to everyone...

...I heard kids in this Madarasa are fed everyday by the people of this village...

...in the same way...

...few Hindu people of this region...

...make the Ramadan porridge for the Islam people who are fasting...

This is not just limited to this region, it is the specialty of this country.

As the district education officer, celebrating this independence day..

...with you makes me feel happy and honored...

the Islamic community's sacrifice during this country's freedom struggle...

...cannot be forgotten or erased from the history.

Coexisting and living together is where our country's freedom gets defined.

Come soon, how long will you take for make up!

The boys are here on time no matter what!

Look at them all dressed up to collect water.

These girls could go out only in the evening.

these guys wait here just for the girls to arrive.

We weren't any different in our times.

Where is Abu Tahir?

He said he'll drop the younger one at school and go to the confluence.

Oh is it, fine.

He's been hanging around at kalthaika and the lake...

...and the entire village seems to know about it.

As if you aren't aware of it.

keep withholding information from me, you will spoil him.

Good job!

How will he manage life later on.

Listen up, we need to invite people for tomorrow.

By seven in the morning we have to inform them not to cook at home.

Same way by twelve in the noon...

...you have to invite them for lunch.

Carefully inform everyone in the list.

Abu, invite each person on the list.

Check it over and again. - Ok.

If not it'll lead to misunderstanding.

- Fine we can leave then. - OK.

What are you looking for? Nilofar's address?

it's on my list.

Yeah? let's exchange the list.

How can I do that?

They've entrusted a responsibility to me, how can I give it to you?!

♪♪Like beautiful music, may the bride and groom have a blessed life♪♪

To exchange his list with Kalandhar...

...Abu Tahir had to beguile him the whole night.

To speak or even to see Nilofar once...

...he was ready to trade his right arm. ,

Go on, inform her.

Peace be with you.

Peace be with you too.

You are invited for lunch at the broker's house wedding.

You don't have to cook at home.

They asked for your sister to come along as bride's maid, I'm groom's best man.

Oh God!

Wherever we are in this world, will it be equivalent to this breeze!

Uncle is here.

- Abu? - Uncle!

Look at you, all grown up! you good? - Yes.

Peace be with you.

Peace be with you too.

- Rabiya? - Uncle?

Dear Byroja, come here.

Go on. It's your uncle.

You've seen him in photo, right?

It's alright, she'll eventually get along.

- Peace be with you. - Peace be with you too Zeenath aunty.

- When did you arrive? - Just now.

- How are you? - All praise due to God, I'm fine.

- Dear, you fine? - Yes brother.

Mammath.

It's juice, give some to brother and to all the kids.

sister-in-law here.

Zam zam from Mecca, keep it safe.

Abu Tahir?

Informed everyone that we're opening the carton?

Yes dad.

Mom, here.

Prayer beads and carpet you asked for praying. -praise be to God

Byroja darling, come here.

Here.

- Go get it from you uncle. - come here.

All of it just for you. - OK uncle.

Do you like it? - Yes dad.

Brother, here wear this watch.

- Why did you have to buy this? - Wear it, It'll suit you.

My boss also wears a watch like this one.

Axe brand oil for the aunties.

Sister-in-law's daughter wrote to me asking for yardley powder.

Mayilvahanam brother asked for lights for his farm.

This is chokkampatti Hameed's.

He works with me, I have to give it tomorrow.

One soap for everyone.

This is for my darling Abu Tahir.

Material for pant and shirt, it'll suit you.

Elder son-in-law, this is for you.

Hero fountain pens, Rabiya is as good as my own daughter.

I tried a lot to make it to your wedding.

I couldn't get off, my boss was strict.

This is for Rabiya, sister-in-law and one for Saliha.

Not just the colour and the prices are same too.

I searched entire Batha to get same ones to avoid disappointments.

Mom, I already gave you what you asked for.

Why do you keep taking this one? give it here.

Hope I've bought something for everyone.

Uncle, I think aunty is upset.

Got a saree for me just like everyone else, wow!

That's the reason behind your anger?

You didn't see the soaps and other stuff?

Oh yeah, as if I have none here.

Silly woman!

Chokkampatti Hameed parcel, who do you think it is for?

- for whom? - it's for you dear.

Only now you found love? stay away!

Where do you want me to go?

Wherever!

- I'll marry someone else? - Yeah go ahead!

I'll also marry someone here.

Was it for this we were running a family through cassettes?

I'm here only for a couple of months.

and you have a short fuse now!

Look...

...I bought this for you.

Someone might take it if not.

Didn't you see? my mom was already curious.

Which is why I packed it and wrote someone's name on it.

Show me your hand.

Sniff it.

Smells nice?

Oh, yes it does.

Check this out.

This one's better.

- Peace be with you. - Peace be with you too.

- Yousuf, how have you been? - I'm good.

- Going to broker's house? - yes.

On the way to Sambavoor vadakarai.

I came in as I got hungry.

Masood, get me two breads with curry.

- Don't forget to add the spicy curry. - OK sure.

Yousuf, I heard your brother is making a lot of money in Riyadh.

Are you still trying to make a life with pit loom?

- Thank God and live your blessed life. - Kadher...

Only I can paddle my canoe.

Whatever we earn is what belongs to us.

He earns well, he deserves a good life.

As much as I have the strength and what's left of life...

...I should never become dependent on anyone in this world.

That's been my constant prayer.

You are getting old, but your stubbornness never grows weak.

God is more than sufficient.

- Sethuman? - Abbas brother.

When you walk around, I could smell Gulf perfume even from afar.

Yeah very funny.

Only we know the stench behind this sweet smell.

appearances can be deceiving...

...like a poisoned chalice.

Abu Tahir, don't you have to pick the food boxes?

yeah, I have to.

After so long a nice bath.

So, Sethuman staying to going for another trip?

I have to travel a few more times...

...only then I can make a decent living here.

If I'm not there, my boss would be at a loss.

Why don't you sponsor a Visa and take him along?

Oh, I already made those arrangements.

Now suddenly he says he's not interested.

If God wills it, next time I'll drag him with me.

Abu, you seem relentless about pursuing that girl.

Either express your feelings.

or stop pursuing her, I'm concerned about you.

Why go behind a girl who's not interested in you!

I might not know if Nilofar likes me...

...but she's aware that I like her.

That's enough.

Today, I'm going to meet and propose my love to her.

This is trouble, I'm leaving.

Now it's you and town against you.

Hey, they've stopped tailing us.

Scaredy cats.

Look at them tailing behind us all the time.

Like following the flag during the Mosque festival.

If we trust them, they'll leave us mid way and fly abroad.

True that!

Hey, Abu Tahir was behind us carrying a soap with him.

No idea whose pot he's gonna drop the soap into.

You guys have applied that local talc.

I've applied foreign talc my uncle gifted me.

Look at you dreaming he'll drop the soap into your pot!

See, he would drop the soap into Maimoon's pot.

Let him, like she has Abu Tahir tailing her...

...won't I get a Abdul Kadher who'll tail behind me!

Hey, what happened?

Look, he's dropped it into her pot.

Abu the quiet one, look what he's done.

Look he's dropped a soap.

So, Nilofar...

...if you take the soap with you...

...he would take it as an yes.

If someone spots you with it, then it is trouble.

He might be watching us from somewhere.

Throw the soap away.

After dropping the soap in Nilofar's pot...

...Abu Tahir was helplessly waiting for a response.

Nilofar's uncle who's returned from Kuwait...

... had organised prayers at his newly bought land...

...to celebrate birth of the Prophet.

...Abu Tahir was elated thinking he could express his love to her.

(MOULOOD - Poems in praise of the prophet )

Azrath eat well, serve him some meat.

- Uncle, some water for Abu. - In a minute Muhammad.

Nilofar serve some water to Abu Tahir.

- Has your uncle left after vacation? - He's leaving in ten days.

♪♪Oh my dear♪♪

don't make me a scapegoat...

...leaving me in a soup.

Get off, we've arrived at her house.

Hey Abu.

What are you looking at? let's go.

Next month there are few shows.

Our confluence has received three requests.

On commemoration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday we are also part of the recital.

We have to practice and perform well.

Moihdeen, ask if he's in.

He's got his head in the clouds these days.

Abu has been tailing behind Nilofar.

She's been eyeing me, I'm not the one.

Why are you lying?

She's from a better class.

Look at us, we are delivering food in a Madarasa.

We wouldn't know if we would have a next meal without this job.

Don't spoil Madharasa's honor.

If he continues like this...

...they'll end up like Kadher and Amina.

Firstly Kadher and Amina were in love.

But here, he's one trying to woo Nilofar.

Hope that innocent girl doesn't end up in a bad situation because of him.

I heard aunt Amina never gets out these days.

They did what they did to keep her locked up.

♪♪I'm tempted to speak everything that comes up in my mind♪♪

♪♪Your breath in the air carries the smell of love♪♪

♪♪A loving heart is restless like sail on a yacht in the ocean♪♪

♪♪I'm pleading for you to be my shore♪♪

♪♪You are the light I seek and I'm reborn as the greatest form of love♪♪

♪♪You the warmth in my conscience, piece of my soul♪♪

♪♪Embrace me warmly, my dear love♪♪

♪♪You the warmth in my conscience, piece of my soul♪♪

♪♪Embrace me warmly, my dear love♪♪

♪♪Oh my dear♪♪

♪♪Oh my dear♪♪

♪♪Wish my existence could utter a single word♪♪

♪♪the heart that's been yearning for a millenium♪♪

♪♪even daylight sees the moon as you've become my everything♪♪

♪♪You look like the full moon on a dark night♪♪

♪♪This unhinged change has now arrived♪♪

♪♪Once the veil drops we get to see the divine grace♪♪

♪♪You the warmth in my conscience, piece of my soul♪♪

♪♪Embrace me warmly, my dear love♪♪

Hey, Nilofar's uncle is leaving to Kuwait.

They've booked Sait's van, Nilofar inquired if you were his friend.

♪♪You are my life,you are my heart♪♪

♪♪You are my life,oh my dear♪♪

♪♪oh my dear♪♪

Trivandrum road.

'S' bend- Tamilnadu- Kerala border

You sinner, what sort of songs are you playing?

Play Nagore Hanifa's songs.

Beemapally Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

What are you looking at? shut the door.

Nilofar? what are you doing over there?

Oh God! your van cleaner disguise didn't work then!

Abu, I have a nice idea for you to marry her.

Stop running around her like an idiot.

Take a couple of trips abroad with your uncle.

The rest will fall into place.

Later when you have enough money and a job...

...not just to Nilofar's dad, you can rightfully ask any woman for her hand.

Who would deny a groom who knows how to take care of their daughter?

Anwar.

My dad after selling the warps...

...even though there wasn't enough millet...

...he used to make porridge.

We used have one glass each, that would only calm half our hunger.

After uncle went abroad, we are eating well.

Aunty is wearing enough gold.

But the joy that lit her eye...!

What are you trying to say?

I'll get my Visa in a couple of weeks, I'll leave.

Stop blabbering like this and find a way to fly abroad.

What's living when life itself is the price!

I don't want that Kalandar!

After marrying Nilofar...

...I want to stay here and live a life within our means.

Abu whatever you are saying sounds philosophical.

Would she be willing to lead a small life within means?

First try to understand what's on her mind.

Nilofar?

Who is that?

Who is it?

Who the hell is it?

Nilofar?

Hey, Nilofar?

What was that sound?

Who is it over there?

- What are you hiding? - Catch him.

Get him.

- He's running. - what?

Give it.

Stop, who is it?

Why did you go to that house?

What are you hiding? give it.

I'll slap you across, turn now.

What is it? hand it to me.

What is it?

Get him Muhammad.

Ismail, Rafiq get him.

Get him, don't leave him.

(Chaotic chase)

Abu Tahir? it's you?

Peace be upon you, an important announcement to people of the confluence.

God willing, on 26/06/2002 at our Mosque...

The festival Eid is being celebrated...

...during that time, from all parts of Tamilnadu...

Standing in this wet place has only given me athlete's foot

Here.

What happened brother?

The house has been built with a high roof.

And underneath this we have a spring.

Water stagnation in the pit loom, what to do now.

Brother step aside, I'll take care of it.

Your brother will handle this.

Please dispose this off in the backyard.

Your brother will never get the point.

Why should we hold on to this pit loom even now?

Ameer dear.

Come, Come to daddy.

Come!

Why are you going through this pain sister-in-law?

You both are not as active as old days.

We don't hear the loom sound in this village anymore.

We can't find people to prep the raw material for us anymore.

What are you suggesting?

The kids have grown up.

Shouldn't we provide better for them?

Think about your brother's concern.

Only the dead are supposed to be put in the grave.

But look at us.

Living in this pit while still alive.

We have the responsibility to get Abu Tahir married.

Yes, Of course.

We've been through good and bad in this house for the last three generations.

We'll see Abu Tahir's too.

Will this generation girls adjust in this tiny nest?

Our lives had been condemned with just the warp and loom.

Abu Tahir's friend is an engineer.

I've asked him to come tomorrow.

We'll shut the pit loom and see what's next.

You're trying to go against the grain.

All this arrogance raised from the money you earned.

You all bury me first...

...before laying your hands on the loom.

Making money and asking to live without a roof!

-Things people say! -Dad! Please wait dad.

Hey, Go have a look at the loading.

Yousuf.

Why do people go abroad leaving their families behind?

To provide a better life for their families.

What other happiness do they seek?

Sethuman also has equal rights in that house, brother.

He's smart, he'll somehow manage his life.

What about our Abu Tahir?

When are you going to get him married?

He's not getting any younger.

How do I go about it?

Whenever he comes during holidays...

He postpones saying he'll marry after settling down.

He..

Hasn't moved on from that girl.

Listen, even you were keen on marrying Kamila.

You were tailing her for a while.

Did you marry her?

And what about you? Shenbagam, Muthulakshmi...and the list goes on.

Yet he finally married me.

Ain't we happy now?

Find a bride and get Abu Tahir married.

Things will change on arrival of a woman.

Go.

You are doing this so Abu can have a good life.

One person leaving abroad means, one pit loom in this town is shut.

The pit loom which survived on the zeal of Yousuf was closed that day.

That was the last pit loom of the town.

The ancestral home was brought down.

Tiles tradition took over Yousuf's home too.

The town's livelihood raised through the people who left abroad for work.

As pit loom lost its existence due to the sudden growth of power looms.

Yousuf too was exhausted amidst the rapid changes.

House's administration was now transferred to Saliha.

For over three generations...

..the sound of pit loom that their forefathers lived amongst...

Is still echoing in the ancestral house is what Yousuf believed.

Did you find any bride for your son yet?

Not yet.

Let me know if there is someone in your circle.

It was God's will that I had met you today.

Yesterday we spoke about my in-law's grand daughter...

...for whom we are looking for a groom from a good family.

Get some of that ginger.

Is she a nice girl?

Educated?

In Tirunelveli college, She has studied something.

Zeenath.

Can you put a word with them about Abu Tahir?

Why are you hesitating to ask that?

I mean...

- If they bring up the past... -Listen, past is past.

But..

Abu Tahir's...age might be an issue for them

No, What about that? Let's anyway ask them.

God willing.

He's visited over four or five times during holidays.

You could've gotten him married then.

It's OK, let's see what we can do.

Day after tomorrow...

She will attend the festival meeting.

You and Yousuf brother can meet her and from there we discuss further.

-You will like her for sure. -okay.

Teaching from the Holy book- "In the name of God"

"The Compassionate"

"The Ever-Merciful"

"Indeed, We sent it down during..."

-Peace be upon you. -peace be upon you too.

Abu has arrived.

Landed safely.

Heavy rain in Nedumangadu, uncle. We are taking another route.

Be careful, Come slow.

Keep us in your prayers, We will arrive soon.

Mammathu.

Our son has arrived, come.

'Add a spoon of pepper powder in the pan.'

Saliha.

Peace be upon you. Peace be upon you too.

Did Byroja son's sunnah went well?

Praise be to god, Went well!

It's not like the old times.

Went to Sankarankovil Razzaq doctor, it was quick.

I Could neither attend Byroja's marriage nor her son's Sunnah.

God willing, I will make it to Abu Tahir's wedding.

God willing, Book the tickets.

at the moment Abu's marriage talks are going on.

Abu.

Listen to your father.

Your parents would wish to see you get married, right?

You are also aging, by the way.

Brother.

You are the one who is taking care of me and my children.

Wouldn't we wish to see you get married?

I've asked Mansoor brother for the money I had given him.

I'm planning to open a restaurant on south part of the land.

And stay back here.

Enough of being there.

Abu.

You too tried a lot things here.

Textile, sheep farms you tried everything, right?

But nothing worked out.

Get married first and then try any business.

How long will you think about the past?

By the blessings of God...

...everything seems to work in our favour.

Can you go and meet Parveen once, dear?

I've discussed everything with her.

You will like her, Abu.

♪♪There's still a life here ahead of you to live♪♪

♪♪There is someone to shoulder you here♪♪

♪♪There nothing here that wouldn't face change♪♪

♪♪Your day for change has now arrived♪♪

♪♪Hey you loner, don't yearn anymore♪♪

♪♪Don't look for the lost and stop hurting, you loner♪♪

♪♪Change is the magical divine light♪♪

♪♪To live this life the way it is, that's the way it is♪♪

Parveen?

-Where are you leaving? -Mom! I'll be back soon.

The groom's side will call now. What should I tell them?

Tell them we can discuss after the Eid.

'God willing, a meeting will be held tomorrow at 5.00 pm for EID at our library.'

(Bakrid prayer offerings)

Sethuman: wearing the old chain?

She is our aunt. Speaking with our uncle on video call

Do you want to see my brother's photo?

This was taken in Dubai.

- Look. - Let me see.

Dear, Please move. He wants to see her.

Take care of my sweetheart, Abu Tahir.

Don't keep on chatting, adorn her hair with flowers.

Is this the way to put? Give it to me.

Saliha didn't allow me to pin the flowers.

Listen, they adorn the flowers to check the length of the girl's hair.

This girl decided to pin the flowers on the veil.

Aunty, you're really smart.

What Abu Tahir?

We went to see the girl, not to bring her along. why are you waiting here?

You couldn't stay calm, can you?

How many calls did you make?

Brother?

Bride is beautiful and is a great fit for you.

Took some photos of her.

It's in the gallery.

Take a look.

Why do you look sad?

You better gift something for me.

We've only adorned her with flowers...

Nothing's fixed yet.

Don't overthink it.

Fine, let's get to the matter.

From our Kannadi vappa's home...

...Mohammed Yousuf's son, for Syed Abu Tahir.

Residing on the south side of Petta rice mill...

We are here asking hands of Shahul Hameeds daughter Kathija Parveen.

Shahul, What is you opinion?

'Praise be to god'

Regarding this proposal...

...the decision is her's.

When it comes to marriage...

...the girl's opinion is important.

Shahul?

Why don't you ask her?

God willing, I'll have a word with her.

Dear, Parveen.

What should I tell them?

What do you think, dad?

Already the groom has crossed the marriage age.

Also they are new millionaires.

These things should not bother your life later.

Your decision is final, dear!

(Arabic scriptures)

Yousuf.

Make the arrangements.

The girl has accepted the proposal.

'Anjuman Library & Islamic Center'

Mushraf. -Yeah.

Can you keep these in the rack?

-How are you? -I'm good.

You've been escaping marriage with different reasons before every trip.

But it seems you're trapped this time.

Nothing like that.

Then?

I'll take leave.

Hello.

You want to tell me anything?

Hey,Meerasha.

It's clear that he leapt the wall.

What happened there?

Did you see anything?

What are you talking?

A young lad sneaking into a house where teenage girls live?

Hey!

Don't speculate as you wish.

Don't forget you a father of two girls.

If he had spoken with my daughter this late at night...

...I would've have deformed her by shaving her head.

Hey Meerasha.

What are you blabbering?

Blabbering? Ask him. He'll tell the truth.

He went to her house through my terrace.

He came out of her house when chased. I saw him.

Was he there without her inviting him over?

Abu Tahir.

What is this?

Hey,Why are you standing idle?

Tell something.

How will he speak now?

-Investigate the girl. -Here. You can't do that.

Why drag in woman from my family?

She's innocent.

She is a college student.

She was studying in the terrace.

She heard a sound outside.

So she came outside. That's it.

Sulaiman, Keep quiet!

We are investigating, everyone will be questioned.

Keep your pride within your home, this is village meeting.

-Nasir! -Yes!

Send your wife and ask the girl what really had happened.

OK, dad.

I went there to steal.

I went to steal!

I went there only to steal.

I went there only to steal.

I went there only to steal.

Nasir come back, he turned himself in.

I went there only to steal.

I went to steal.

Went to steal.

I needed some money.

Hey!

If you need money you'll jump over walls?

He's telling a cock and bull story.

We can't tolerate this behaviour.

We have an eyewitness too.

He has also accepted his crime.

The Panchayath has decided the following...

Until he agrees to a fine he can pay...

... he will be beaten on his back with tamarind branches.

He...He hasn't stolen anything right!

Why are you trying to bail him out?

He himself has accepted his crime.

Why isn't anyone doing anything?

Do you think we are all jobless to sit here?

Keep your pride aside and accept the mistake.

Sit down. Everybody sit down.

What pride, after birthing a son who steals.

How dare you defend your thieving son!

-Hey! -Sit down everybody!

-Sit down. -Whom do you think you are?

-Sit down guys -Sit down!

What we decide will be the final decision!

You have to obey us.

one has to obey the rules of this town.

Yousuf! This applies to you too.

Nainar?

Hit him!

Hey Nilofar!

Stop there.

Where are you going?

-Hey! Leave her. -Please don't hit the kid.

You move away.

Sister!

-Mom! Don' hit her. -Please don't beat the kid!

Mom! Mom!

listen to me!

Hey!

See her attitude!

I'll not spare you! You wait and watch!

Hey!

Where are you going?

Am I the one who birthed you?

Satan!

Where are you going? Go inside!

Hey! He's a man.

He can manage this disgrace and get over it.

Us woman can't be like them.

Do you know what will happen if he reveals this to the panchayath?

You will be deformed and doomed for life.

You're a disaster!

Why are you not listening to us?

Did we raise you to see you get doomed?

God!

We are women!

Our lives lie within these four walls this is our home, world and everything.

Take off your shirt.

Fold your hands.

Bend down.

1000Rs fine!

I can't afford.

900Rs?

Can you afford?

No!

800?

Can't afford.

700?

No.

600?

Can't..afford.

500?

Can't afford.

-Can you afford 300? -I can afford.

I can afford.

300 is affordable!

300 is affordable..

Yes!

Don't hit my son!

Please don't hit my son.

Enough! 300 is affordable! Don't hit my son.

Your father already mentioned about the incident briefly.

Your father was the one who convinced me to marry you.

Do you know how much your father and family spoke on your behalf?

I agreed for the wedding as I didn't want to miss this beautiful family.

Make arrangements for the wedding.

♪♪While Love sings a lullaby won't my wings learn to fly♪♪

♪♪Even while I soar in far lands, my feet leads me home to your nest♪♪

♪♪Life is long and far, you are the one who walks the path with me♪♪

♪♪In the desolation of desert, you are a sprouting spring of love♪♪

♪♪In the never ending conversations, words are becoming garlands of love♪♪

♪♪To suffice the thirst of a fish,arrived the rainy cloud filled with love ♪♪

"Everyone has the right to refuse any opinion. But no one has the right to prevent its expression."- Periyar

In today's scenario there is a need for the people to speak up.

From Inquilab's verses

Our voices might be tender! Yet we have to speak up!

Yes! We have to speak up!

They like Rufina a lot. -God has willed it

The groom has agreed to marry in his next break.

I'll share the groom's photo with you.

Dad asked if we could conduct their wedding along with ours.

♪♪Love is what holds on to the candle in a storm♪♪

♪♪When One fails and falls, it holds on like a mother's love♪♪

♪♪In this forest of love, you are the music from the rubbing bamboo trees♪♪

♪♪You are the one I've yearned for as the rest of my life♪♪

♪♪Like wondrous light that feels like a blessing ♪♪

♪♪You my beloved, have fulfilled my gaze♪♪

♪♪Life is a sequel, it keeps us curious of it's wonders♪♪

♪♪My desire to live keeps multiplying, over and over♪♪

-How are you, brother? -I'm good Aneez!

-How are the marriage preparations going? -It's going good uncle.

Brother you wanna join me to courtallam? - Sure.

Even the breeze feels like cradle in our native.

Here.

Then, Aneez.

Planning to take Rufina with you to Kuwait?

God willing That's the plan.

Have organised passport and Visa for Rufi too.

Is there any idea of settling here?

Of course! Who will not wish to be here!

I got back on an emergency leave as my mom is unwell.

I have to get married before I go back this time.

I don't know if my mom will be alive when I come back next time.

Sir, order please.

One pepper chicken soup. One by two.

Okay sir. Then?

Will place order later.

-Excuse me! -Yes ma'am

I'd like to have one chicken man-chow soup!

That's my favourite.

Did you see my instagram page?

Aneez is taking Rufina to Gulf with him.

Yes! He told me.

My translation work in Tamil.

'Two Ends of Shining Crescent' Tagore-Allama Iqbal poetry.

Fine! What are you planning to gift me for our wedding?

Women are supposed to decide the wedding gift, right?

It has been two months since his return, hasn't it?

We gave our money to your husband as bank interest is forbidden.

He is not here now. Why are you not understanding?

Ask him to get out here.

Why are you people creating a problem when my husband is not here?

Why are you lying? Is he not hiding inside?

He is not here.

I'll see whether he is there or not! You move aside!

-Move aside! -Leave my hand!

-He'll be hiding inside -Why are you barging in like this?

We should not leave without getting our money back!

I've hidden him there only. Go have a look!

-Go! Go inside and search him. -We should find him today.

Search under the bed! In the kitchen?

Ate away our hard earned money!

This lying sinner is hiding somewhere!

-Didn't I say he is not here! Go outside. -I'll find him for sure.

Go and check in the upstairs. Go fast!

Stop there.

Excuse me! He is not here!

Aren't you ashamed to lead a life in others hard earned money?

Hey Mansoor!

-You're sitting here! You fraud! - Take off your hands!

-Come downstairs! -Take off your hands! Take off!

Did I run away somewhere?

-Come on! come downstairs. -I'm in my house only. Leave me alone!

We don't want to believe you anymore.

I'll not go without getting my money back!

Come! Give us our money!

Give us our money back or else the consequences will be worse!

Till yesterday you received money from me, right?

That cap and beard is a disgrace on you for cheating us! Are you a human at all?

What Rafiq?

Wait! We shall talk.

What are you trying to say now?

Masthan!

-We shall talk. -We gave our money out of trust!

-Why are you being furious? -We shouldn't spare people like him.

Call the police! -yes get him.

I should be the one calling the police.

As you guys are threatening me.

you invested knowing about the risks in the business, right?

Brother! Why are you lying?

Sulthan!

I received money from you the same way I received from others.

I gave all the money to the company with the same trust you had.

Because of COVID-19

The whole world is facing a huge loss.

At least give the principal amount? My marriage is just one week away!

Abu Tahir! I don't have money with me now!

If I get the money back... God willing! I'll call you and return it at once.

You've cheated my husband's hard earned money! you sinner!

You'll burn in hell!

You swallowed all my money.

All our hard work is wasted now!

You and your partners will rot to death!

Everybody come! Let us all go to the confluence.

We can find a solution there.

Sounds like a king and behaves like a devil.

We shouldn't let my father know about Mansoor's matter.

OK.

these are decent people, will somehow fix a deal.

Don't worry, God will make things easier.

Our Abu Tahir is getting married.

If you could finish the deal soon, it'll be helpful.

last government planned to build a Taluk office here.

which would've increased land value.

Working hard abroad...

...they invested that money on these lands...

...everything's gone waste, that stone is all we have.

One week is too less to get a deal.

(Syed Abu Tahir)

God has willed it. I thought you came to invite me for your wedding!

But you are here for loan?

Abu Tahir!

I was also abroad for twenty years.

I own four shops now.

If we hadn't gone abroad what would have been our town's fate?

Would we have been able to study and shine here?

Why don't you consider going abroad one more time?

Do you have to take a loan...

...and somehow start a business here? why are you adamant?

Each time I travelled I had a need to fulfill.

I had to pay the debts of my sisters wedding.

Took my parents to the Hajj once.

To pay my share in building our house.

Most of my life went by like that.

Things are not the same as they were in your uncle's times.

You can take a family visa.

Take your parents there and live happily!

Wherever we go for work around this world..

...our hearts and eyes...

...only seeks our hometown.

Abu Tahir!

You could've called me one week before.

My brother-in-law bought 10 cent land last week.

You have a couple of sites behind Thaikka, right?

-Yes uncle! -Near Jaffer's house?

Yes uncle!

You also own a house in central street. A big house, right?

The rate you get for a plot in that street is the best in this world.

You can sell it for a good price And build two houses in the other plot...

...and rent them out.

- Rose decorators? - Yes, uncle.

It should look as good as the one done at the mosque, got it?

Cover the whole locality.

Okay uncle, as you wish.

Abu Tahir.

Come here.

What happened?

You seem to come and leave as you wish.

Your face looks so dull.

You're not even eating properly it seems.

Won't you share with your dad?

Come here.

Dear!

What happened? Please tell me.

I've lost all the money that I gave to Mansoor brother.

ya God!

We've been cheated?

What about the marriage expense?

I don't know what to do dad!

Dad.

At the Thaikka site...

...we can build a couple of houses.

We can rent one...

...we can live in the other one, dad.

What about the money?

I've had a word with uncle too.

He also agreed to the same.

Dad!

This...

...we'll sell this house.

(Azan call)

This house was once where the looms flourished.

I was born listening to the sound of loom.

I grew up listening to the same.

In this same house...

...let my bier be bathed and sent off in peace.

(loom weaving)

Oh my god!

Dad, Please wake up dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Brother! Brother!

Mom!

Mom! Please come.

Peace be upon you, obituary announcement to the people.

Kannadi Vappa's family, Sethuman's brother...

Syed Abu Tahir, Byroja and Rabiya's father...

Mohammad Yousuf passed way.

Indeed, we belong to God, and to Him, we shall return.

Our dear brother's funeral, Peace be upon you, tomorrow 11.00am...

...his funeral will take place at naina Mohammad mosque.

We request you people to join us for the prayers.

♪♪Indeed, we belong to God, and to Him, we shall return♪♪

♪♪Indeed, we belong to God, and to Him, we shall return♪♪

♪♪From this life that's an illusion♪♪

♪♪the darkness disappears♪♪

♪♪Welcomed by the divine grace♪♪

♪♪opens the new light♪♪

♪♪Bathed in warm water♪♪

♪♪adorned with pure white cloth♪♪

♪♪sleeps my dear one♪♪

♪♪May you rest well, rest well♪♪

♪♪Wherever we arrived here from♪♪

♪♪Is where we go back now♪♪

♪♪We leave the branch we nested on♪♪

♪♪and now we go back to the one who sent us♪♪

Clean up and join us quick for the prayer.

Abu Tahir, Please come here.

Peace be upon you.

When my father was alive..

...through his words or action...

...If he had hurt anybody...

...for God's sake,Please forgive him.

If he had borrowed any loan...

...as his son, I'll take responsibility.

Please pray for my father.

Peace be up on you.

God is the greatest

God is the greatest

God is the greatest

God is the greatest

-Prayer-

-Prayer-

Peace be upon you, Sethuman.

Abu Tahir.

-peace be upon you. -peace be upon you too.

Abu Tahir?

Oh my god!

Is this how I get to see you my brother?!

I sinned by shutting the pit loom, that's why...

I couldn't be a part of his last rites now.

Can't even see his face for one last time!

Life's cruel, Oh my god!

Abu Tahir!

I couldn't stand by you in such a time!

Abu Tahir!

Dear brother, I couldn't bear to see your face!

Please move,His friend is coming.

Dear Yousuf!

How am I going to bear this!?

Dear Abu!

♪♪Indeed, we belong to God, and to Him, we shall return♪♪

-peace be upon you. -peace be upon you too.

Did you eat?

No sorrow should last more than three days.

Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam has said, right.

Be strong!

I spoke with uncle only once.

But, I believe he's as good as my own father.

His last wish was to see us get married.

I wanted to start a business here...

...I was stubborn in settling here.

I feel I've lost my father because of my stubbornness.

Dear.

We'll pray together.

Still...

How many will get the blessing of passing away amidst a prayer.

At least we can console ourselves thinking about that.

Abu!

Yes, aunt!

-Did you not sleep yet? -I have to.

What did you do for the money?

What to do aunt?

To advance a span, and slide back a cubit.

You asked the whole town for help but never thought of this aunt?

I didn't carry you in my womb, still you are my son, Abu.

You and Ameer are same to me.

All this years being separated from uncle...

...this is the only happiness you have saved for yourself.

Please take this back.

You thought this is what will make happy!

Mom's on Iddah (mourning period a woman must observe after her hurband's demise).

Can't they just wait four months?

We've explained it several times.

Do we even have to explain this?

Who knows what's in Abu Tahir's mind?

Brother-in-law.

It's really hard to bring this up at this situation.

But we have no other way.

This isn't just about the two families.

Aneez's family is also associated.

We have to consider Aneez too.

Fine, first have a bite.

God willing! We'll talk about it.

I mean, If our younger son-in-law leaves to abroad.

It will take him a couple of years to return.

His mother is also ill.

Brother-in-law, It makes sense.

The groom has come on an emergency leave.

Get your younger daughter married now.

She can also complete her mourning period.

We can arrange Abu and Parveen's marriage later in a grand manner.

Sahul?

How to marry off the younger one while the elder one is at home?

The younger one is refusing.

What are you saying?

Wasn't Khairunnisa's younger married off before her?

Such things are happening everywhere.

Many were married off while my mom was mourning.

It is normal when situation arises.

Hey! Why are you causing trouble here?

If you want you can get married, that's what we are saying.

Son-in-law.

You don't have to be angry.

Stay calm, Elders are discussing, right?

We can't afford two marriages back to back.

We don't possess that much wealth.

trying to conduct both weddings in one expense?

Confess that.

What pride in hiding it?

We'll take care of our brother-in-law's marriage expense.

Demolishing old house and building a two storey with foreign money...

...will make you proud?

Forgot getting beaten up for stealing?

Useless fellow! You're crossing your limits.

Get out! Or else I'll smash your face.

Hey, getting violent while speaking!?

Bringing disgrace to the family!

Look here!

There's no need for violence.

Your circumstances are yours! And our circumstances are ours.

do not forget we are at a mourning house.

Hey Aneez!

Why are coming at us with rage?

Your mother will get better and live.

Why don't you get married after your return next time?

you are still young. You haven't aged, right?

You mean like him?

Good! It'll look good.

When they are a couple, people would mock them as father and daughter!

Hey Rabiya, Don't go there.

-Elders are discussing -Leave me, aunt

What's your problem with his age?

How disrespectful of you?

we decided to provide a quality life to that poor girl...

-You're talking as you wish! -Rabiya!

What are you doing? Go inside.

Useless fellow! What's this brother-in-law?

You're allowing him to talk whatever he wants?

What do you think of yourself? - Byroja, come in.

Incapable of arranging two marriages seperately!

Don't talk about our family! Go and speak to him if you dare!

Elders are talking, right? Why are you girls behaving like this?

Would this happen if Yousuf were alive?

Everything is because of you!

Why are you speaking like an idiot?

Go out, ruined everything!

Listen.

We didn't consider the age or your wealth.

Our daughter liked him.

We accepted. Didn't resist.

God is watching us, That's enough.

Peace be upon you. Coming, I'll be there in few minutes.

Why are you still waiting? let's go.

-Come. -leave me.

Idiot refusing to listen even now. Get lost.

God only knows who'll live and die until next time!

You all are concerned about the person who’s no more.

if you were considerate of my mom holding on to her life to see me get married...

...you wouldn't speak like this.

I'm leaving.

Let my mother die!

Send her bier off well!

Why are you crying dear?

Go and meet Parveen.

-Abu! -Mom!

Let the marriage happen like it was planned.

That's your mom's wish.

Okay mom.

- Peace be upon you. -Peace be upon you too.

Parveen.

I would like to have a word with you Parveen.

Meet me at the library.

-You can go. - OK.

- Peace be upon you. -Peace be upon you too.

Marrying to help, like some charity?

I already wanted to explain this.

Things got out of hand at home, I did nothing Parveen.

Why didn't you do anything?

I didn't speak anything to anyone.

Why didn't you?

Why didn't you stand up for me?

Parveen, there's only two days left for the wedding.

Let's forget that disaster.

This needs to be closed.

"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies,

but the silence of our friends" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Looks like a road block ahead.

Don't you understand what I'm saying?

there's a landslide, you can't go that way.

How many times do I repeat, you can't go that way.

Sir, we have to reach Trivandrum airport.

If it's urgent go that way.

- You will get a pick up jeep to airport. - Thank you sir.

God's will is not for you to leave, Abu Tahir.

She must've spoken out of anger, watch what happens...

...she'll call you right before you board the flight.

Let's go back.

♪♪Aren't we just leather puppets hanging by a thread♪♪

♪♪life offers hundreds of dais and disguise♪♪

♪♪there could be none who hasn't seen it all♪♪

♪♪Lone water Lilly in a lost forest♪♪

♪♪Light it's path to the nest, dear God♪♪

♪♪Shoal of fish lost in the mirage♪♪

♪♪Won't you stretch the ocean to them, dear God♪♪

♪♪Aren't we just leather puppets hanging by a thread♪♪

♪♪Who ends up with whom♪♪

♪♪is not an human decision♪♪

♪♪When the land yearns for rain♪♪

You'll reach the road after a climb ,you'll get pick up to the airport.

♪♪clouds don't just pass♪♪

♪♪one is here to learn what life teaches♪♪

♪♪everything evolves and changes in time♪♪

♪♪Wisdom is born through tears♪♪

How are you?

All praise is due to God, I'm fine.

What about you?

Abu, I asked how are you?

You have such a beautiful voice.

It's taken so long for us to even speak.

- Peace be upon you. -Peace be upon you too.

What is your name?

Answer him.

Haya Mariyam.

I'll go check on my bird.

What are you doing?

She has an elder brother.

Hey Fahath.

- Yeah. - Come here.

Hey, you got a call.

Peace be upon you, dad.

He lives abroad.

We are not in speaking terms now.

How can just four walls become a home.

I initiated seperation.

'Khula' is an islamic divorce procedure initiated by the wife.

To send off and to receive people to foreign lands in search of a livelihood...

...around sixty vehicles cross this hill route at TN- Kerala border everyday.

Travel is not a story of the traveler alone. it is also of the people sending off and waiting.

This movie is a sincere dedication to those travelers, people sending off and the HABEEBI's waiting for their arrival.