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Is it okay that I can't give him a gift on his birthday?

You just put the cake on the table without dropping it

and that would be the perfect gift.

Please let me take the cake, okay?

-Easy. -He will be so happy now.

What I think is that you are the one who will burst from happiness.

This is the first time we have a birthday party in this house.

I hope it won't be the last time.

Hopefully. I wish you will have a baby boy soon.

Who do you still want to talk to? You've been trying for a week.

If he wanted to meet us, he would've replied.

It's clear.

They want some concessions first.

What concessions do they want?

Shouldn't we sit together first?

Then you tell me what you want to do. I am ready.

They want to stack their pockets with dollars.

Then let them.

No, not at my expense.

This is what I call "bone breaking."

People are starting to lose patience,

and we must not consume our capital.

Give me a partner to work with. Suggest one.

Is there anybody else except this group of thieves around us?

After all that I have done, I won't submit to Zidan's terms or any other.

And the people...

The people.

People can't be trusted.

This is it. There is no way back.

I am going out to change my mood.

Where are you going? Don't go before we cut the cake.

After that, you can do whatever you want.

Can't we postpone it?

He was born on this day.

But why? Is there something wrong?

Yeah.

Sakher will stay.

He likes cakes.

Jabal never gave us an order to shoot at the Internal Security Forces

or the detectives, not even at a street lamp.

Did he know about the ambush or not?

He knew. I also knew.

But I wasn't there.

Was he in the location or not?

He was there.

All right.

Did he know that the police squad is going to raid the building?

He knew, and he was in the basement.

What makes you sure that he didn't give the order?

Maybe he did it in order to escape.

He is the only one who knows the answer to that question.

You mean to say he is the one who gave the order?

COLONEL NIZAR ISSA

I am not sure about that.

Chahine, we brought you here to tell us everything plainly.

Did Jabal give the order? Yes or no?

-They are nice. -Very much so.

Did Jabal give the order?

Yes.

COLONEL NIZAR ISSA

You have to say this before the judge.

You promised me that you won't expose me upfront.

We didn't promise you anything.

At most, we'll hide your identity.

And we'll take your cooperation into consideration

if you prove to be useful to us.

Yes, Jalal. Where are you now?

I'm coming down to meet you.

AL HAYBA VILLAGE

And now it's time to open the gifts.

I want to open all the gifts.

Yeah, sure.

Also, you have to say thank you to your grandma and uncle.

Thank you, Grandma. Thank you, Mom.

-My love. -Thank you, Uncle.

My love, put it nicely. Yes, like that.

Jabal, what is happening?

My best wishes to you, my dear nephew.

I'm at the first checkpoint. Shall I call our men?

Yes, sir.

Come on, guys. Dismantle the checkpoint, do it!

Faster!

To the car, right now!

Jabal, what's going to happen now?

We'll set out for the forest for a few days

until the situation settles down.

Is everything provided for you there?

Behind the mountain, there is a mountain, Jabal.

Maybe this is the first time you've experienced something like this.

But it won't be the last.

Take care of the house until I am back, okay?

I pray that you come back safely.

I didn't want this to happen.

But there is no other solution.

What matters is that you're sure about what you're doing.

You'll be just fine and we'll be just fine.

What's your advice, Em Jabal?

Be patient and take care.

God bless you. You're a crown on our heads.

If the connection was cut, talk to Essa. And I left Abu Ali with you.

Count on God.

Sakher, I don't need to remind you to be careful.

Hopefully, we'll be back in a few days.

Hopefully.

-God bless you. -Pray for me.

May God be gracious with you.

Keep making your calls and try to know what's happening

because I may not be able to talk to you again.

Listen, Essa.

I want you to understand one thing.

I don't betray people who deal with me,

but I also do not accept bowing down to anybody.

All right.

I hope for the best. Goodbye.

It's been a long time since we went hunting, right, guys?

Actually, the situation is very serious this time, brother.

When was it ever not serious? What's with you?

Nothing.

If I bow down my head, they will squash my neck.

Never.

Well said.

Do you think we'll still find some wild pigs?

There are always wild pigs.

Come and sit by my side, son.

I'd rather see a thousand eyes crying than see your mother cry.

After one week, you'll get out as a leader, a chief.

They shouldn't see you like that, as if you did something bad.

Dad, I stabbed my cousin in the back.

I betrayed my cousin.

Cain killed his brother, Abel, and human beings went on living.

"But you may hate a thing although it is good for you."

Bring some tea for Master Chahine!

Is today his birthday?

He's ten years old now.

Long live!

God bless him. He keeps getting smaller.

My husband is Jabal, a mountain. He doesn't get smaller.

And my son, Jabal, will grow up, and he'll never forget this day.

What?

What is it that he won't forget, madam?

What?

I don't know.

You can take what I said the way you like.

Young man.

You know well that the men are not here,

and that they're out in the wilderness.

The wilderness is open before you,

so what's the need for all these questions?

I wish your son a long life.

The connection is gone.

That's better.

Last year, we hunted here for wild pigs.

The old man almost shot me accidentally.

Because you are a bear, Debb.

Master, I can't find our guys in the mountain. What should we do?

We go on.

Master, isn't it better if we check the road first?

Let's drive slowly and you stay behind us. Let's go.

All right, let's go.

Please, I beg you! Where are you taking my husband?

My husband didn't do anything!

My husband doesn't know anything! Believe me!

If he knew something, they wouldn't have left him behind.

Then why are you worried?

Let him go, Em Ali.

Don't keep them from doing their duty.

Uncle Jabal is gone.

But he won't stay away for long. He'll come back for us.

And now you are Jabal, a mountain. You should be strong like your uncle.

Don't ask any questions.

Let them sign the papers and wait for my call, you must.

Okay, merci.

Of course, it shall be fixed.

I see you now.

So, did the news come out?

My friend, Mr. Najjar.

-How are you, Mr. Essa? -I missed you.

I swear, Mr. Essa, I admire you with all my heart.

I wish you all the best.

Why are you beating around the bush? Get to the point.

Your master is a done deal.

I don't deny that the situation is a bit hard,

but I swear to you, it will pass.

No, it won't pass this time.

Jabal is part of a game that is much bigger than him.

He's cutting people's livelihoods.

As they say, "Cutting livelihoods, cutting throats."

God is the provider. He is the provider.

Look, Mr. Essa.

You benefitted from Jabal a lot, and you made connections.

You know my connections very well.

That's why we can do wonderful work, you and I together.

Think about this.

I feel like eating something sweet. Shall I get you something?

Bon appétit. Excuse me.

You have my number. Call me.

And you can mourn the days of Jabal Sheikh Al-Jabal.

Mr. Najjar,

Jabal Sheikh Al-Jabal is not just a regular client. No.

Jabal Sheikh Al-Jabal is a friend for a lifetime.

See you.

Where to?

I want to check this car.

Stay.

Amin, Fanous, does anybody know this car?

Come on, guys. Get down and search the area.

Look.

Look, the hawk is flying in the sky.

Listen.

Keep searching, but don't get closer until you are sure.

Sakher!

Sakher!

Oh, I call upon the rage of God!

Cover me now! Make way!

Sakher!

Let all Al Hayba know that Nidal Al-Said has taken his revenge!

Come on, guys!

If Ezzat has lied and misled us,

I will bury him as soon as we arrive.

Let go off me! Leave me!

Where is Master?

Fanous, talk to me! Where is Master?

Woe to you!

Woe to you! Because Sheikh Al-Jabal is raging mad!

Woe to you!

Woe to you!

Somaya!

Somaya!

Yes.

What's with you?

Bring the boy and come back to our house.

What is the matter?

I killed Jabal.

I killed Jabal.

Jabal Sheikh Al-Jabal, understood? Come with me!

The brave heart is a brave heart. Be it a man or a woman!

I want to know who betrayed my children

and I want to see him cut in pieces in front of me, I swear!

Please, calm down, Mom!

We won't believe unless we see with our own eyes!

Do you hear me?

Jabal is fine and he will come back, you'll see.

Oh, my children.

Oh, my children!

We searched through the wilderness

until we've reached an area even the hyenas can't reach.

They probably took with them the one that found them.

Jabal is finished.

Honestly speaking,

because he has some honor, I prefer Jabal

over someone we don't know what to expect from.

Honestly, sir, I won't be upset whether he is gone or dead.

And believe me, whoever succeeds him, I'll make sure he meets the same end.

Write your report and present it.

COLONEL NIZAR ISSA

Master Jabal?

I called Mona. She is coming.

Where is the boy?

In his room.

You should take some rest.

Many more dogs will come howling at us now.

They will be so many.

I kept waiting for my son, Adel, for 15 years.

And I will keep waiting for Jabal and Sakher

till the last day of my life.

I will wait.

Abu Essa!

Call a doctor quickly! My brother is hurt!

-What? -Call a doctor!

-I will bring him in. -Go and call a doctor!

Right away!

-Oh, my god. -Go and call a doctor!

Shame on the men who cry.

Shame on the men who cry.

He who starts is most guilty, Chahine.

He who starts is most guilty.

Good evening.

Tell me some good news.

Jabal is at my father's house.

Thank God.

AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME

I should take you in my arms.

But it's not appropriate if they see me with you now.

You're a man of manners, no doubt.

There are just a couple of words we need to say.

After that, I promise you, you won't see my face again.

That would be better.

I need a month to gather the men of the tribe.

And I need two weeks to clean up your mess.

We don't mind if you rule in Jabal's name.

It's for our own benefit, honestly.

But ruling in his name is something, and ruling like him is another.

Blood is not a game. You killed people.

I have all the respect for your tribe.

But if you want to be the chief, you must do what's necessary.

Many men from Sheikh Al-Jabal's family are waiting for this chance.

That is if we won't give it to Nidal Al-Said.

If the air outside prison doesn't suit you, let me know.

You can still go back to your father.

Why do we need that kind of talk now?

I'm following orders and so are you.

We need to facilitate the task.

Can you gather your people in the reception hall?

Give me one month.

I will rule like Jabal and grant you whatever you want.

Meanwhile, pull your men and contain Nidal Al-Said.

I'll contain Nidal Al-Said. Don't worry about him.

We have to know where Jabal is.

He's in the wilderness. Go get him.

Are you talking about a garden?

Surely, he has a hideout, and you know where it is.

No one knows about this but him.

If you can't go up and get him, at least don't let him come here.

Let him spend his lifetime as a fugitive.

Is his father staying long in prison? It seems like he'll give us a hard time.

His father is not getting out.

You have no interest in him. Your interest is in Chahine.

Yes, he is a bully, but he delivers.

Cast your burden upon God, my brother.

Cast your burden upon God.

The death of our brother, Adel, broke me down.

I don't want you to go. I want you by my side, okay?

You know,

I can't be of use to you anymore.

And I can't be of use to myself.

Don't say that.

For me, your presence is worth this whole world.

I want you by my side.

My eyes are yours.

Right, Sakher?

You came too early, Chahine.

I apologize, Auntie.

If you only know what I was doing.

I am receiving the news.

The merchandises are coming and going,

drugs and weapons.

Everyone is working as they please.

I am fixing things.

I sent Abu Ali for you a week ago.

I told you my request and you didn't respond.

A lot of our men died in the ambush

and the rest are scattered.

I don't trust anyone enough to put in the reception hall.

And you leave us without men?

I was thinking that you should go to Beirut for the time being.

You are thinking?

The house needs protection, and you are women on your own.

Shame on you!

You must leave the house for the time being.

Not in hell, you damned fool!

I am talking to you in a respectful way, Auntie.

What's more disrespectful than this?

Tell me! Shame on you!

I want to gather the men of the tribe in the reception hall.

Over my dead body!

You'll find me waiting for you at the door!

Let me see the man who dares to trespass the house of Sheikh Al-Jabal!

You should understand our situation.

The reception hall is...

too big for you, son of Ghazi.

And it will remain an impossible wish to you

as long as the Syrian woman lives.

It's okay. A long life to you, my aunt.

Traitor!

Hello. Listen. I don't want any men in the factory.

Those who stay will have no business with us. Tell them to pack and go.

Amal, I have a new order and the delivery is in a week.

Sorry, madam, we might not be able to prepare it

because the workers and the guards are leaving.

SHEIKH AL-JABAL DAIRY PRODUCTS

What's the matter, people? Where are you going?

It's not break time yet.

What's with you? Why is nobody answering me?

All right. Those who leave now will never come back to this factory.

We are too scared to work.

Shut up! I make the decisions.

Please let us be.

What are you afraid of?

Is that it? At the first bump, you turn your backs and leave?

You forgot the family that protected you and your children, secured your jobs,

and gave you peace of mind.

Who are you afraid of?

I, the stranger who came from the other side of the world, buried my fear here,

right on this threshold!

Remember, none of you ever knocked on our door and found it closed.

And this door will remain open no matter what happens.

What would we do? Do we cancel the order, madam?

Don't cancel anything.

Look for respectful housewives to work with us and tell them,

"Alia Sheikh Al-Jabal will pay you a salary you've never dreamed of."

It's a big ransom, Essa.

It's big but we have to pay it. We should solve the problem.

We have no other option.

If it's about money, we will pay. No problem.

But it's much bigger than that.

Chahine is speaking in your name,

and people are supporting him accordingly.

Chahine is a different story.

If I remain a fugitive, things will get completely out of control.

I won't let them inherit what's mine while I am still alive.

It's very difficult to go back to Al Hayba, Jabal.

Do you know how much I suffered to come here?

I can't leave Sakher in this condition, more than that.

If there is hope that he might see again,

it will vanish with time.

And they won't leave my mother and Alia in peace.

Alia is managing the work. They are supporting themselves.

I didn't want to have this conversation with you because I know you'll get upset.

But I had to tell you.

Either you leave the country or you accept their conditions.

Subtitle translation by Fadi Hayek