Original subtitles

"The shore wakes up, Caressing waves spread..."

"In this journey..."

"Distances embrace you, The heart brims with joy..."

"In this journey..."

"Flying above the sky, Let's make a nest with our desires..."

"Spreading like fire on the embers of grief Let's build a world from dreams..."

"The shore wakes up, Caressing waves spread..."

"In this journey..."

"Distances embrace you, The heart brims with joy..."

"In this journey..."

"Flying above the sky, Let's make a nest with our desires..."

"Spreading like fire on the embers of grief Let's build a world from dreams..."

That's foul play.

Yes, it is...

Excuse Me...

Where is Perunthuruthu Girls High School?

Maria Teacher?

Yes

I am Sivaprasad.

I'm the peon at the school.

Sir said you would come today.

I was waiting here...

- Shall we go? - Sure.

I have a Scooter.

Hope you are not afraid to get on it.

No.

- Is Sir in? - Yes.

Come...

Go in...

Sir...

Yes?

Sir, I'm Maria Francis. Appointed as the new Physical Education teacher.

Oh, Maria teacher... Please sit down.

He is Vinod.

- Vinod looks after our accounts. - Okay...

He had told me that you will come today.

- Where are you from? - Thiruvananthapuram.

What about your family?

- Husband has his business there. - Oh.

- So you're married? - Yeah...

Your parents?

They are no more.

Vinod, are you done writing?

- I am doing it... - Make it fast.

- Is this your first appointment? - Yes, sir.

Don't think I am demotivating you.

The condition of this school is quite bad.

It has been 20 years since I came here.

I am only days away from my retirement.

We have hardly 150 students.

After high school, kids drop out to support their parents.

I have no clue what you can do here.

Since we did not have a Physical Education Teacher...

...Vinod used to look after sports here.

- Oh... - In my own small way...

- Are you an athlete? - In a way, yes...

Does he look like an athlete to you, teacher?

Sir doesn't know. I used to take part in high jump.

Please...

- Sir... - Come in, Siva...

Show her the house.

You can ask Siva if you need anything.

Though he has been here only for the last two years...

Siva knows the place better than the natives of this island.

We will also be around if you need anything...

- Okay, Sir. I'll leave. - Sure.

[Girls fighting]

Pull them apart!

Maria...

Maria!

Open...

- Move aside. - What happened?

What happened to your face?

There was an issue on the ground.

What?

There was a fight on the ground.

- For what? - I am going to stay away.

It's a money matter... You leave it...

Do one thing.

You and Mummy should go to Shruthi's house.

Or else call Babu...

Or else...

...you go to Paul's flat, it'll be safer.

I'll call you, need to leave now.

Bye...

"In the summer path..."

"In some arid corner..."

"For a cool breeze to come by, Here I wait like a leaf..."

"Like a plumed bird..."

"Silence returned to its nest..."

"Will a season of colours arrive? The eyes search with longing..."

"Rivers... Rains..."

- Where are you from? - Thiruvananthapuram.

Okay. And your family?

She is married and he is back home.

What does your husband do?

Business, she said.

Business...

- So you know everything. - A little...

"Will you bloom? Or wither away?"

"In the summer path, In some arid corner..."

"For a cool breeze to come by Here I wait like a leaf..."

"Like a plumed bird, silence returned to its nest..."

"Will a season of colours arrive? The eyes search with longing..."

No point blaming the kids.

How would they know?

If it's a PT hour, they either take a nap...

...or make a ruckus.

There isn't much happening.

You like omelet a lot?

Oh.. I will just take some!

"Like from a fist The sea drains out..."

"Bidding farewell to All that the heart weaved..."

"A shine, a glimmer in the eye... Is it so far away now?"

"A beginning, a new step... Is it long before the page turns?"

"In the summer path..."

"In some arid corner..."

"For a cool breeze to come by Here I wait like a leaf..."

"Like a plumed bird..."

"Silence returned to its nest..."

"Will a season of colours arrive? The eyes search with longing..."

Dear...

Don't you like cut mango pickle anymore?

You used to yell whenever I even touched it.

Have some.

How is your new job treating you?

I bet those children would be giving you a tough time!

I don't know, dad.

This school doesn't need a Physical Trainer.

I just don't have a choice either.

Ben's business is not doing well.

I have to stick to the job somehow.

- That's why I... - So you have already given up!

No, dad. These kids don't have any interest in sports.

I am chasing them for nothing...

Weren't you like this when you were their age?

Just give them some time.

Instead of imposing your ways on them...

...try to understand what they like.

A good teacher doesn't just teach kids...

...but also tries to learn from them.

Enough of that now. Stop eating.

Leave the spoon...

- Dropped it! - You're too much, dad!

Teacher...

Come in...

Teacher, we don't have class right now.

Can we go and play Kho-Kho, please?

Teacher, please. Can we?

I will let you play Kho Kho...

But you must teach me the game first.

Sure, we will.

What's this, teacher?

I need your permission to form a high school level Kho-Kho team

The plan is to pick the best players among those who play the game here.

Teacher, you don't have to do all this.

You will get your salary without all this trouble.

Just make them do some exercises once in a while!

Are you going to make a team for this Touch-Me-Not game?

Sir, it’s not Touch-Me-Not game. It's Kho-Kho.

The sport is even a part of the National Games.

I don’t understand why it is a problem to form a team for it.

Why do you want to waste your time on it, Teacher?

Sir, I think she doesn't understand the conditions well enough.

There is some benefit if the kids study and clear their exams.

If they fall and get injured, we will be blamed for sure.

Besides, it doesn't help anyone in their life.

I got a life because of sports.

Even this job is because of it. So that's not a valid argument.

We can understand your excitement to do something in your first job.

But the District Education Officer said during his last visit...

...to shut down the school if conditions remain the same.

As Principal said, it's fine with us even if you take it a little easy.

I didn't come here to take it easy.

This is my job.

Teacher, feel free to do the selection on 11th and 12th of this month.

Thank you, sir.

But sir... Do you want to think through this?

Vinod, we can’t wait for everything to settle down to start something new.

Let the kids play.

Of course...

Who knows whether we have a PT Usha or Anju Bobby George right here.

PT Usha? Here? Got it.

- Vinod, you must help her. - Okay.

Thank you, sir.

Maria...

Coach...

Your timings have improved.

But not good enough to win the gold at National Games.

If you are lucky you might, win a Bronze like last time!

No Sir, I will win the Gold this time!

Also, don't forget about the diet once you are out of here.

- OK. - OK.

- You may leave. - Thank you, coach.

Come fast...

Coach is in a bad mood already!

Why did you get late today?

The truth is that I slept off!

And I missed the train!

I'll handle the coach. You leave it!

National Games is just 5-6 months away.

You better be serious!

I'll take care of it, you leave it!

How's your mother's knee pain?

Doctors are just experimenting their new medicines on her!

Just a waste of money, there is no improvement.

I forgot to show you something!

What's this?

How is it?

Looks good.

Maria Francis!

Put them on me.

No way! Someone might see...

I don't care!

Put them on me!

You are crazy!

How is it?

Perfect!

It would look great when you wear it for the National Games.

I am not going to wear them now!

Why?

I promised my dad that I would wear them only when I start playing in the Indian Jersey.

Best...

Anyway that day isn't too far.

"Betterness is what I feel that I have got."

"Continue your jealousy it won't cause me any mark."

"Down to the earth that's what I am."

"Here or not, Tomorrow is a new day."

"But today's the day I've got. Ah!"

- Siva, write down my name. - Keep calm.

[Indistinct chatter]

"The kho-kho kho-kho train..."

"A touch 'n go human train..."

"Go on, go on, my dear friend!"

"Strung together as one..."

"Strive together, we can win it all Muster enough guts..."

"All our pain will vanish Excitement in each step..."

"Classroom will turn into playfield."

"And the playfield a ball of fire."

"Mesmerizing all who watch..."

"The kho-kho kho-kho train..."

"A touch 'n go human train..."

"Go on, go on, my dear friend!"

"Strung together as one..."

"This is a women's army, This is a golden lineup."

"Seeds sprouted in fire."

"The ground is ready, It's a battleground."

"Roaring like a sea."

"Shoulder to shoulder, Striking each other..."

"Let's race like an arrow..."

"When you reach the pole, Don't stumble and fall..."

"The kho-kho kho-kho train..."

"A touch 'n go human train..."

"Go on, go on, my dear friend!"

"Strung together as one..."

Anju...

Meenakshi...

Nandana...

Anjana...

Sreelakshmi...

Deepika...

Navami...

- Saramma... - Teacher.

Meetumol...

Sajana...

Gowri...

Litty.

The twelve of you are part of our school's Kho-Kho team from today.

From now on, you must take the game seriously.

You will represent our school in the upcoming sub-district tournament.

Anju will be the team captain.

And our friend Siva would be our Team Manager.

Who? Me?

Shall we begin?

Do it faster.

Nine... Ten...

Why do you come here, Meenakshi?

What is this? Do it faster.

What's this? Get up.

Run.

Run!

Can't you jump? Do it.

Three... Four...

Ten...

You think this speed will do?

Really?

Are you here to play Kho-Kho or Hide and Seek?

Is this the way you chase?

Will defenders wait for you to touch?

Do you think you can play with this speed?

It's too hot, Teacher.

Why did you come to play if you can't bear the heat?

Go sit in the class.

Get off the ground. Go to the class.

Can't stand under the sun. And they want to play sports.

- I want some water, Teacher. - Only water?

Anything else?

A tiny bit of dedication?

I'm quitting. I am fed up.

Is she making us practice or is she trying to kill us!

Dammit. That too in this scorching sun.

My goodness. Did you see this?

Right. I got tanned playing in the sun.

Yeah, as if you had rosy cheeks earlier!

What a loser!

Anju, if you are quitting I too will quit.

Enough.

If none of you are there, I'll also quit.

Will you continue?

- I will go. Teacher wants us. - Will you play alone?

I must.

Litty, you?

Yes, you will.

Yes, I'm going.

Will you go?

No, I won't.

Yeah, that would be better.

You too aren't going.

That's not done.

We must obey the Teacher.

We aren't going. Period.

"Did she catch me? Did she see me while I ran around the bush?"

"Together we were running Till the sun got up and BHOOM!"

"Are you scared about the fact that I will be alone?"

"Well you ain't gonna worry more cuz Imma be alone."

'Go away, the daughter of the murderer and drunkard'

[Indistinct chatter]

Teacher is here.

Be seated. I'm not here to take you for the practice.

I just wanted to share this sweet I made.

Help yourselves.

Teacher, the sweet is yummy.

It's my dad's recipe.

His is actually the real deal.

Teacher, please tell him to make some for us.

In the past, some days...

..when I come back home tired...

...the very thought of next day's practice used to make me lazy.

My dad used to make this for me at that time.

When I ask what's special, dad used to say...

...that the day I feel that I've given my 101% to achieve my dreams...

...that calls for a celebration.

I know I've troubled you a bit too much.

I didn't care about your age.

Honestly, seeing your passion for Kho-Kho...

...I got carried away.

I'm really sorry for that.

In a journey towards achieving a big dream...

...I had to give up half way.

I've made many mistakes in life.

Perhaps I will have to carry the guilt throughout my life.

I always focused on those who compete with me.

I watched them closely and tried to catch up.

Amidst all these, I forgot to look inside me.

I forgot to trust in my own abilities.

Lately I realised that I cannot become like another person.

You are all very special.

I have a lot of hope and trust in each of you.

If you are ready, together we can dream something very big.

We can travel to a world beyond this island.

Upon reaching there, you will grow wings.

You can spread your wings and fly high.

To a place beyond what you see today.

To a beautiful world.

Teacher...

Despite loving the sport so much...

...why did you abandon that dream?

What happened?

You collected only yours?

You have selection only in the relay team?

Leave it...

Let's start preparing for next year from now itself.

What's it?

You...

...have not been selected to the National Games.

Eh?

You are disqualified.

You have failed to clear the dope test.

Dope Test?

What are you saying? I don't understand.

How can I fail the dope Test?

Maria, calm down...

How should I calm down?

- Do you believe this nonsense? - No...

- Maria, please... - I am going to the Council...

I think someone deliberately manipulated this result.

Manipulated? For what?

You know the rumours that spread after your father's accident.

Someone who has a grudge against him is behind all this.

I won't allow this to happen.

I am going to file an appeal in court.

What can come out of it? Just think about it.

National Games is just ten days away.

They are too big for us to fight with, Maria...

And if they don't want you in the team...

...no court order would be useful.

Please understand.

Please...

Maria...

Will you give me some peace of mind?

Maria...

Teacher, we are ready.

Teacher, come on. Let's play.

Tell us when we should turn up for the game.

Teacher, come... Let's go.

We all are with you. Come, let us play.

Come on.

How many of you know how to play Kho-Kho?

Then tell me how many rounds are there in a game.

- One? - Two... One...

Wrong. Four rounds.

Two rounds each for chasing and defending.

- Now, tell me the duration of one round? - Five minutes?

- Six? - Five!

Ten.

Wrong. Nine minutes.

Now my final question.

How many of you know how to play Kho-Kho?

I know you have been playing Kho-Kho since childhood.

But what you played till now is not real Kho-Kho.

So, first forget everything that you have learned so far.

This is the first pole and this is the second.

We call the line in between as the central line.

If you look from the centre, you can see eight squares.

One chaser sits in each of those squares.

The remaining one chaser will be near the pole.

There will be nine chasers and three defenders on the field.

"Your time has come A new pace has come"

"The world transforms before you"

"Treasure of this land Seed of this soil"

Chaser can run only in one direction.

Now how do you change the direction?

Chaser can change the direction after reaching the pole.

Else we can give a Kho to the chaser who is facing the other side.

Defender can change the direction and run as she wants.

A defender gets out when a chaser touches her.

Chasing team scores a point when a defending team member gets out.

"This is your story."

- If you step on the central line? - Foul!

- If you get up without getting a Kho? - Foul!

- If chaser changes direction? - Foul!

- If you say any word other than Kho? - Foul! Foul! Foul!

"Your time has come A new pace has come"

"The world transforms before you"

"Treasure of this land Seed of this soil"

"In your ears, the Kho kho music rings"

"This is your story."

Anju...

Haven't you left yet?

No..

I got an umbrella. Come, let's go together.

Carry on, Teacher. I am scared of thundershowers.

Then I will also leave after some time.

It was heavily raining like this during my fifth standard final exam day.

Mom dropped me at school on her way to work.

She had promised me to take me to the temple festival in the evening.

As I was writing the exam...

...Bindu teacher told me that...

...Sukumaran sir was calling me.

He wanted me to go meet him.

When I went to his room...

...two of my neighbours were waiting there.

They said I must go home quickly as there is some emergency.

I insisted that I can't come because I've to go to the festival with mom.

But they made me go with them.

That day...

...in that rain...

...in this corridor, I realised...

...that my mom would never come to pick me again.

Since then...

...whenever I stood like this here in the rain...

...I keep looking at the gate.

I wish mom comes to pick me.

You should have strongly put it across to the principal.

I just ignored it.

A school should have some fun activities.

[Indistinct chatter]

- What happened, sir? - They are...

...the parents of our Kho-Kho team members.

- Hello... - They have something to tell you.

I am Anju’s Father.

We won't allow you to take the girls out of school for sports.

But we have made all arrangements.

We are sending our kids here to study!

Not to play and have fun.

We didn't have a chance to escape from this island.

Don't ruin the future of these children.

Sir, nothing is going to happen to their future.

Perhaps this will open a world of opportunities for them.

Teacher, we don't want to send them to Olympics and all!

We are ordinary people.

We know our limitations very well.

Don't give them unrealistic dreams and hopes.

Also, why should we trust our kids with you?

Please explain to her.

[Indistinct chatter]

How can I send you alone?

What's the need to go so far for a job?

That too all alone?

You could have looked for a job nearby?

This is some godforsaken place!

Maria, are you concerned only about money in life?

If you could look after the family, I would have pursued my own things!

Why did I waste my life for you!

Please patiently hear what I have to say.

I don't want to hear anything. Just stop!

I know what you have to say!

Leaving my ailing mother and me behind, you want to go for that damn job!

How does it matter to you?

After all it's my mother!

You are not going.

I don't have anything more to say.

Please sit down.

What?

Hear me out patiently.

This job is for the three of us.

Do you know how much money we owe to others?

We might soon lose this house also.

You lost everything wanting to be a millionaire overnight!

What do we have left now?

Please try to understand.

This job is our last hope.

How can I let it go?

If you can't come, let me take Mummy along with me.

Please don't do such big sacrifices for me.

- This is no sacrifice... - Yes, it is!

I was looking after her alone before you came!

Nobody can care as much as her son does.

Please understand, Ben.

Mummy needs me now.

I'll look after her. Please!

You don't need to bother about it.

You can go if you wish.

Go happily to do your job!

I shall look after mom.

How can I stay there in peace if I leave you both here?

Don't be so adamant, Ben. Leave that!

Told you, Maria...

I can't stay away from her.

Neither can I come to that godforsaken place!

I shall take care of her. No more discussion about it!

'Dear...'

Mummy, I am coming...

Teacher, for God's sake! Please don't mislead our kids.

They are not mature enough to think about their future.

I was expecting such a meeting ever since I started training the girls.

As they start playing outside, their confidence and perspective will change.

Kho-Kho is in their blood.

Just imagine them winning at state or national level.

They will have a new life and a good job.

My dad too was an ordinary man like you all.

But he had a big dream.

He taught me to believe in that dream.

That's why I have this job, salary and everything.

I am only asking for such a chance.

I will wait at the pier tomorrow morning for the girls.

If all of them turn up, we will play the match.

Teacher, I don't think anyone will come now.

Parents would not have let them go

Let's wait for ten more minutes.

Is it needed, teacher? They aren't going to come.

But even if one of them comes, I will take her to the venue.

And I will show her how girls of her age are conquering the world.

Teacher!

Look!

What's it?

Get lost, man!

Do you need to be told specially? Scram!

"Open your eyes Let yourself fly..."

"Conquer your world!"

"Forget your yesterdays"

"Always... Walk with your head high!"

Play faster

Say Kho loudly

Come...come

- Teacher will scold. - Keep quiet and take this.

- Teacher will scold. - Come!

Though an idiot, he's sweet. We joined the job together.

- I know, he's a good guy. - Anju!

Why are you here?

I've been looking for you everywhere.

We were just talking.

You leave, Siva. I'll take care of the rest.

What happened, teacher? After the game we can go together.

That won't work. Leave now so that you can catch the bus.

Actually what's your problem? That I talked to Siva?

Anju, you are the captain of this team.

You should be with them. Not lounging around. Go there.

For the final round, we invite to this ground St. Marys, Kangazhi...

...and Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Perunthuruthu.

- Does it hurt a lot? - What happened?

What's wrong?

What's it?

Teacher, she is not well.

She threw up a lot.

Did you eat anything from outside?

Tell me, did you?

Don't worry, tell me the truth. Did you have anything from outside?

We had ice cream, teacher.

- From where? - From the canteen.

I don't think these two can play in the finals.

That leaves us with just 10 players.

There will be just one substitute.

In case of an injury, nothing can be done. Everyone should play carefully.

Sorry, teacher.

It's OK. Don't cry.

Sorry, teacher.

I was the one who took them to have ice cream.

It's OK.

I understand the thrill of going out with friends for the first time.

But a small mistake we make will affect the whole team.

Mistakes happen. But try not to repeat them, OK?

Let me get you some medicine.

It's OK.

Alright

We'll take care

"Fight fear with our might."

"Steal victory with our minds."

"Bring light into the dark."

"Rise with smiling faces."

"Did the star over the sand dunes Come down to earth?"

"In the corner of my eye Did a sun blaze its flame?"

"Open your eyes Let yourself fly"

"Conquer your world"

"Forget your yesterdays"

"Always... Walk with your head high!"

"The heart beats..."

"The game escalates..."

"Even if you stumble Don't fall, rise up."

"The heart beats... The game escalates..."

"Even if you stumble Don't fall, rise up."

"Feet firm on your training ground Move steadily"

"Win all that you dreamt of Within these four lines"

"The cheers of the crowd Should resonate in your ears."

"The heat of the game Should intoxicate your hearts"

"The heart beats... The game escalates..."

"Even if you stumble Don't fall, rise up."

"The heart beats... The game escalates..."

"Even if you stumble Don't fall, rise up."

"The heart beats... The game escalates..."

"Even if you stumble Don't fall, rise up."

- Sir... - What's it?

- There are more important issues... - Man, our kids' photo is in the newspaper.

Teacher, this is awesome!

- Congratulations! - Thank you.

Actually we haven't reached anywhere, sir.

Eh?

We just qualified for the district level competition.

Only if we win there, we can reach at least the state level.

Looks like you have taken this up as a full time hobby...

It's not a hobby, sir. It's my job.

You go ahead steadily. We all are with you.

Let's see how far our kids can reach.

Don't hesitate to say any of your requirements.

Actually I came to ask you that.

Sir, we should give at least one sports jersey to our kids too.

- Jersey? - Yes.

It's necessary for their speed and convenience.

School uniforms can't give that.

Vinod, can't we find some fund for that?

It's a matter of money, sir... Let's see...

- Let's see... - OK, sir.

Deepika, draw it straight.

Ya, straight...

- That's fine. - Maria...

Sir.

I've arranged the fund for the jersey. That will not stand in your way.

Thank you, sir. Thank you so much.

OK.

Draw it straight.

Siva...

Don't you see the girls marking the court? Help them!

Just help them, dude!

(indistinct chatter)

Aah, you're all here!

- What's it, Siva? - This?

These are your new jerseys!

Jerseys!

It is for all of you

It'll tear!

Hey!

- Come wearing them tomorrow. - Yes!

Where are your shorts?

At home, teacher.

Did I give them to keep safe at home?

Don't you know its purpose?

You saw how fast other kids were at the tournament.

- Didn't we win despite wearing our uniforms? - Stop it!

You won not just with your competence, also because of their incompetence.

That won't be the case in district and state levels. They won't give an inch.

Your game needs a lot of improvement.

If anyone feels they are perfect, they aren't needed in this team anymore.

I don't want to see anyone without shorts at the practice tomorrow.

Out!

- What? - What?

Teacher asked us to wear this! What's there to laugh about?

"Seems like a kid to be High with the energy."

"Nobody will ever be."

"Seems like a kid to be High with the energy"

"Nobody will ever be."

- What happened? - Teacher...

What's it?

- Teacher, I can't come to practice today. - Why?

Because... She has her period.

It's OK. Take rest.

Sir!

Two minutes... I wanted to talk to you.

Go ahead.

We need to select two more players to the team.

- Why? - As substitutes.

If a player falls sick or gets injured during a game, we'll be in a fix.

I have a request for you, Maria. You know my daughter, Kani.

Take her in the team. It will help her college admissions.

She's good at studies and dance.

- Sir, I've already selected two. - So what? Just make it three.

All of you come here.

These are the new players joining our team - Veena and Amalu.

Thank you.

Teacher...

Kani dear, why didn't you come on time?

So, Kani also will be joining our team.

Oh god.

Oh!

What happened?

You've bruises everywhere.

Show me.

Let me see.

Why don't you run carefully?

What's going on?

She fell down, Teacher.

Get up.

- Can't get up. - It's OK. Get up.

Jump.

- Jump. - Careful...

Jump properly.

You seem fine. Go.

Siva, I've told you a thousand times to do only what you have been asked to.

I'll call you if needed. Go.

- Teacher, I... - You heard me. Go.

What are you all looking at?

The full team isn't here.

Anju and Kani haven't come, teacher.

OK. Let's start jogging.

Come on.

- Where's Anju? - She said she isn't well, teacher.

Tell her to join practice only after meeting me.

- Why didn't you come in the morning, Kani? - I had a class test, teacher.

My dad told me to skip practice.

Navami, take your hands off your hair. Have you come here for practice?

Do a round.

Why didn't you come to the practice today?

Can't you hear? Why didn't you come to the practice?

I didn't feel like it. That's all.

Oh, so you are the one making decisions now.

Better than listening to a teacher who releases her frustration of not succeeding on the students...

...I would rather decide for myself.

Never come in front of me. Got it?

- Hello... - Hey, I am at the cinema...

I shall call you.

Hello, Ben.

I said I'll call you back.

What's it, Ma'am? You look very serious.

What's it?

What happened?

Nothing.

Ben...

Siva... Anju...

What all runs around in this head...

Anju is a kid, dad.

If she falls for some relationship like this, it will affect her future.

She doesn't have the maturity to handle any of these. When I say...

So, you've started to realise that romance will affect an athlete's future.

That's good!

I've never asked you this...

You never objected when I said I'm in love with Ben.

Is it because you actually liked that relationship...

...or just to avoid hurting me?

I know you don't like me leaving my career and leading a small life with Ben.

But...

Without you...

Alone...

I didn't think I could achieve anything without you, dad.

Dad, I couldn't achieve anything I wanted.

Nothing at all. I've failed, dad.

I've failed.

Hello.

What's happening?

Nothing.

Did you eat?

Teacher...

- Come in. - No need.

I was passing by. So thought of meeting you to have a chat...

What happened?

I had first met you asking to leave Anju out of the team.

But now I've come to request you to take her back in the team.

She told me what happened at school yesterday.

It shouldn't have happened. It was a mistake.

She's of that age, teacher.

She can't bear being left out.

She likes you so much.

You should forgive her if she has said something wrong.

- Oh no. It's alright. - She's very stubborn.

If I talk against her, she will deny me food for a day.

When her face fades, I grow anxious...

...like a fish out of water.

After a long time, she looked happy.

I'm thankful to you for that.

- You needn't have come this far... - I'm a father too, teacher.

One who can't bear to see his daughter's tears.

[Indistinct chatter]

Who are you trying to defeat with your stubbornness?

Look Anju, I've nothing to lose.

That's not the case with you.

Think about it.

Wash off your stubbornness and come for practice.

We have a long way to go to be state champions.

From today, we will be practising some new skills more.

Pole diving, diving and the likes.

So let's start. Run 5 rounds.

Come on, fast! Yes.

"What bout yesterday, nothings gonna go away"

"Imma fired up as you fired upon me"

"In the rage I'm boosting all my confidence"

"Come on everybody energise me up again"

"I need your nonstop applauses"

"Just like how you did when them Won the hearts of em"

"Come on let's win them now. Don't back it up! Nothing's gonna pop again!"

"No one can stop me from reaching my goals My aim is to get on the top of the throne."

"Kho Kho is the game, straight from the Core Smack with that Kho and run for your goal!"

"One day, One time"

"A day that time will come"

"One day, One time A day that time will come"

"One day, One time A day that time will come"

"Smack with that Kho and run for your goal!"

"My aim is to get on the top of the throne!"

Put your hair inside your jerseys.

If someone touches it also, you'll be out.

Touching anywhere on the body counts as out.

"One day, One time A day that time will come"

What are you doing, Anju? Is this how you concentrate?

Run 5 rounds.

Come on, play...play

Did you get scared, dear?

Good.

They think they can scare you with this.

What do they want, dad?

You haven't done anything wrong.

I have proof that you weren't drunk.

From hospital, police station and all...

Did I ruin the peace of your life?

Sleep, dear.

I'll leave only after you sleep.

You have to go with those kids in the morning.

These stones can break your windows.

But...

...they can't even touch that truth you hold so dearly.

That truth...

...will always be your guardian angel.

Sleep... Sleep, my dear...

Maria!

- Sir. - See, Maria.

I didn't see Kani in any of the matches. Are you deliberately keeping her out?

Yes sir. Kani's fitness level hasn't reached the standards we hoped for.

Compared to the other kids, she needs more time.

I'll make it clear. Kani should play today.

You should assure me that. Else no team from our school will play anywhere.

Where is your coach?

- Teacher... - Yeah?

Teacher, please come here.

What?

What's it, sir?

This girl isn't fit for the finals.

Her weight is above the index for this category.

- How much is she overweight, sir? - Around 1.5 kg.

Sir, anything..

Nothing can be done. She can't play.

Anju is our best player and team captain.

Does that mean I can change the rules for one person? What are you saying?

Please, sir. Please.

There are a couple of hours. If you manage to reduce weight by then let's see.

That's too little time, sir. Please do something.

What can be done? Please don't disturb.

Call the next players.

Come here.

Anju, what have you done? Did you eat something?

Something new, like some medicine?

- I had taken a medicine. - For what?

To postpone my period. Else my game will be bad.

Couldn't you have told me that before?

Teacher, I haven't come this far to just watch the game.

I want to play in the finals. Tell me what to do.

Come on.

Sanjana... Deepika...

Navami... Sreelakshmi...

You will go out first. Anju will be our first substitute.

Why, teacher?

In your condition you won't sustain till the end, dear.

You are really tired. We need your full energy in the final round.

Rest of you go and warm up.

Fast!

Get there...

Come on.

Fast!

Play inside

Kani, go and play

Watch out and play, Kani

Pass it around.

All of you listen.

I don't care whether we win or lose today.

So you don't have to fear failure.

I am someone who thought sports is just about winning and losing.

So, I couldn't enjoy any moment on the track.

Just remember the hardships we took to reach here.

After all that if you don't try hard and give up, without trying your best,

you'll never be able to forget that guilt.

Kho kho isn't just a game for you.

It's your life.

If one lags behind, it will shatter the dreams of all.

When you are on the ground again, don't forget that.

Show everyone how champions play.

Fight!

What are you looking at, Kani? I am talking to you.

Just need 1 more point

Play faster

Seems like kids come to school just to play Kho kho.

- Teacher... - Who's it?

You have a visitor.

When did you come?

Teacher, any vacancy in the Kho kho team? I'm quite fit.

Teacher, are you letting him stand here? Aren't you going in?

- Where did you find this devil? - I'll hear if even a bird flies on this island.

Come on.

- Did you call Mummy? - Yeah.

Santha is with her. Both are immersed in the daily soaps.

This was a real surprise, Ben. I never imagined you'll come.

Since the tournament is going on, I didn't buy anything also.

- I missed you so much. That's why... - I know.

- What? - That you'll miss me.

Hey, I'm sorry. I was an idiot.

I know I am the reason for our debt, and why you are struggling here now.

But I've come now to share a happy news.

Joseph uncle has arranged a Dubai visa for me.

I'll leave in two weeks.

Once I settle down there, I'll call you.

You should also come. By that time, we'll find you a job there too.

With you, everything happens in a hurry.

I've also started missing watching movie premieres with you in crowded halls.

When I first came here, I had no idea. I just cared about the monthly pay.

But now I have a big wish. State tournament is at the end of this month.

The kids here are really talented.

I should take them as far as they can go. I should teach them to dream big.

If even one among them reaches there, I'll be the happiest.

Once they start dreaming for themselves, they don't need me anymore.

Then, I'll come anywhere you want.

- Maria... - Yes?

Have you felt it was because of me your career reached nowhere?

Ever felt we shouldn't have married?

If you weren't there, who would have I fought with?

Who would have pampered me?

Like you said, search for a job in Dubai for me.

We'll speed up the visa process.

I had thought of leaving Mummy with you.

But with the state tournament coming... I'll tell Santha...

Let Mummy stay with me, please.

Now don't fight about this.

It's just a matter of a couple of weeks. I'll manage.

You already have a lot of work here.

Now don't take up this too. OK?

Thank you.

Don't be upset... Everything will be fine.

Teacher is here.

He will kill my child, Teacher...

When he tried to hit me with a torch...

...she was trying to get in between.

Doctor said there is a fracture.

Teacher, won’t I be able to play the state level tournament?

I can play in defense even with a broken arm...

If you want to play, you will....

- OK? - That’s her only dream now.

After becoming a big player...

...she has promised to rescue me from this hell.

Our dreams are not just our own.

They also belong to all the people who love you.

I failed to realise it.

Another mistake that I made.

When you give up on your dreams...

...it will shatter the hopes of those who love you dearly.

When you grow weary, just think of those faces.

And go ahead with more vigour.

Come what may, you should not back out.

There is no obstacle big enough to frighten you.

And never ever give up.

Sister, shall I take her home until she gets well?

Her father doesn’t even like her playing in the team.

Please don’t get into more trouble for us.

Teacher, Meenakshi’s father is coming.

Teacher, please go now.

Don't talk to him. Please leave...

Take good care of your hand.

Don't forget to call me if you need any help.

Come.

Why are you here?

Can't you hear me?

Don’t you dare touch her again...

Who are you to give me orders?

I am her father!

I will beat her if I like!

I will kick her if I wish!

Or I might even kill and bury her!

If you dare raise your hand once more...

...you will not see daylight again.

What will you do, bitch?

When we take a pole turn...

...it is the Centrifugal Force that propels us forward.

So if we keep our feet closer to the pole...

...we will be able to direct this force better.

I will show you.

Like this, if we keep the feet closer to the pole we will get...

...more momentum to move forward!

That's the one.. Zoom it a bit more...

Don’t you remember this bus accident?

Why won't she remember it?

Almost 20 people from the island died in that accident.

Maria teacher's father drove that bus.

People say he was drunk and lost control of the bus.

Yes, I remember.

But what’s Maria Teacher got to do with it?

- What a nice logic! - Very nice...

If you had lost someone in your family would you have said the same?

- You would have felt the pain. - Of course...

You know my friend Joby?

- Kunnel Joby. - Yeah, him.

He lost his wife and 4 year-old daughter in that accident.

He was the first to identify her.

He had seen her many times at the Police Station and Insurance Office.

Maria had then got into an argument claiming that her father doesn’t drink.

Oh, is it so?

Those relatives are behind this. The children of the deceased...

Quiet! She's here...

- She's gone now. - The relatives of the victims did this.

- She's in real trouble now... - They'd planned this.

Oh it's you!

Don't stand there in the rain. Come inside...

Why did you come into my life?

I did not realize you were the daughter of my mom's killer.

In his drunken state...

...your father killed my mom in that bus accident.

My mother was everything for me.

He destroyed that in a second.

Anju, that's enough! It’s not what you think...

You are also like your father!

You are cruel.

I loved you a lot...

Trusted you...

I wanted to be like you.

But you were cheating me.

Anju...

I really didn’t know that your mom died in that bus accident.

Why are you still lying?

I don't want to see you anymore.

I hate you like anything.

"Come, memories... Come, moonlight..."

"When it darkens, To spread the light..."

"Come to me..."

"Come, memories... Come, moonlight..."

"Throughout the way To be my companion..."

"Come back..."

"The tears in my eyes Have made my vision hazy."

"Come gently, to soothe..."

"The past is still in my heart Looming like rain clouds."

"Will you accompany me like a flame?"

State Tournament is being played on a rubber turf.

The kids would need shoes to play on them.

Or else they might get injured.

I have arranged the money for it.

"Come, memories... Come, moonlight..."

"Throughout the way To be my companion..."

- Where's Anju? - She has not come.

"There are miles to go In the path ahead of me."

"Gentle breeze, will you accompany me?"

"To rise, To grow..."

"A thousand dreams Awaken in this heart..."

"Come to caress me."

"Come, memories... Come, moonlight..."

"When it darkens, to spread the light Come to me..."

"Come, memories... Come, moonlight..."

"Throughout the way To be my companion..."

One morning...

Unexpectedly...

We both lost the biggest happiness of our lives.

We lost out to fate...

In that accident...

It's not just my father that I lost...

...but also my career.

But, dear...

You have only started.

In Kho-Kho, the chaser always runs in the same direction.

Today you will have to do the same.

Don't turn back until you win.

Come what may...

Anju...

You should win.

Seeing that...

...your mother should feel proud!

Obsessing over your lost past...

...you shouldn't lose the glorious days ahead, dear.

This was the last gift my father gave.

I promised him that I will wear it only when I play in the Indian jersey.

I am not sure if it fits you...

Get ready fast...

The match is about to begin.

I can't handle this...

I am going home.

Why do you have to go?

Is Maria Teacher your problem?

She has already left.

Now why do you have to leave?

Why did she leave?

To let you play the state championship peacefully.

- Come, let's warm up - Yes!

Siva, where is Maria Teacher?

Yeah, where is she? The game is about to begin.

Teacher left here...

She said there was some emergency at home.

She didn't say anything.

How can she leave like that, leaving us alone here!

She hasn't even said who should go in first.

She said you girls can take care of it.

'The participating teams should come to the ground as soon as possible.'

They are going to start...

We didn't come here to go home empty-handed.

We will play today without anyone's support.

Ready?

But how can we play without our teacher?

What's the matter? Aren't you ready?

Then let's go!

Move away

Where are you watching while you play?

This game is over for us.

We won’t be able to win this on our own.

Yes, we won’t be able to win without Maria Teacher.

Teacher had asked me to tell you something...

...if you miss her during the match.

What? What did she say?

The mistakes she made in her life...

She asked you not to repeat them today.

I don't know what those mistakes are.

But she said that you know them.

Sports is not just about winning or losing.

We don’t need to fear failure.

We shouldn't regret not giving our best at this moment.

We should look within, not at our competitors.

Trust our abilities!

Our dreams are not just our own.

When you feel like giving up, remember the faces of those who love you.

Come what may, we should not back out.

No obstacle is too big for us.

Never give up...

Never ever give up!

FIGHT!

Saramma... what's the Score?

Make it fast! We just need three more!

Saramma... How many more do we need?

Will you just shut up and play! She just wants the score!

Make it fast, girls!

"Time will come to you..."

"The moonlight of truth in your eyes..."

"Tell me, Silence..."

"Do you wish to fade away?"

"In these waking moments..."

"Don't you wish to relish?"

"Did the heart seek goodbye?"

"Did the embers pass judgement?"

"Tell me, silence..."

Do you wish to fade away?

- Teacher, we won! - We won!

I knew you would!

Can't you stay back?

Only the first round is over.

There are still 4 more rounds.

Can't you stay back at least till then?

I can't stay back...

I have promised someone that I will come back soon.

He is now waiting for me.

If you go now, won't you come back to see us again?

"Without you, vanishes the smile."

"A word, as the mind slips away."

"My throbbing heart..."

"Are you leaving?"

"Has this turned into your dream?"

"A fire of satisfaction in your eyes."

"The flutter of wings in the sky now."

"Do you wish to leave without a farewell?"

"Do you desire to melt away without a word?"

"Time will come to you..."

"The moonlight of truth in your eyes..."

"Tell me, silence..."

"Do you wish to fade away?"

"In these waking moments..."

"Don't you wish to relish?"

"Did the heart seek goodbye?"

"Did the embers pass judgement?"

"Tell me, Silence..."

- Shall I leave? - Oh you are ready!

- Took everything? - Think so.

But...

- I think I forgot something... - What?

Did I forget something?

Did you take your purse?

Yes, I did...

Your keys?

Yes I did!

- Then what! - Ya...

- Get going then! - Shall I ?

Shall I?

I am leaving!

You are late! Get going now!

Hey...

I'm leaving...

"I ran about the distance where I couldn't let it go..."

"I let it go, my feelings I could tell that I did hope..."

"Let it Rise!"

"Let it rise the way you've never had before."

"Let it be the one that never was before."

"Somebody told me that would never be the goal."

"I was waiting for the youth to be the world before."

"I ran about the distance where I couldn't let it go...'"

"I let it go, my feelings I could tell that I did hope..."

"Forever and forever I could keep my spirits go."

"One day I would be over it, and I will let it go..."

KHO

"Let it rise the way you've never had before."

"Let it be the one that never was before."

"Somebody told me that would never be the goal."

"I was waiting for the youth to be the world before."

"Every time I see the young and sheer energy..."

"I couldn't bother but look at the raging positivity!"

"As always said I only wasn't being said to dream"

"All the youth it is to be the future energy!"