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THE ARTISTS UNION ABDUL HALIM NASR PRESENTS

LEILA MOURAD

YEHIA SHAHEEN EMAD HAMDY

THE LADY FROM THE TRAIN

CREATED BY NAYROUZ ABDUL MALEK SONGS BY MAHMOUD BEYRAM AL TUNSI

PRODUCED BY ABDUL HALIM NASR

DIRECTED BY YOUSSEF SHAHEEN

"I greet you from a distance, my love

From a distance, without uttering a word

I greet you from a distance, my love

From a distance, without uttering a word

They taught me to wait

And hide my yearning

And now, I'm learning indeed

From a distance

My love

From a distance, my love"

- Bye, Werdan. - God bless you, ma'am!

- Not tonight. - As you wish, ma'am.

I swear to you, ma'am, I'm totally broke tonight.

Okay, give it to me.

God bless you, ma'am!

Number 9 is the winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets.

Number 6 is the winner!

Sir...

- Seven! - There we go again... It's okay.

- What? what do you want? - Your wife is on the phone.

Tell her I'll be right there. 100 pounds on number 2!

Either I hit the jackpot or I'm screwed.

Okay, thanks.

- Come on, sweetie. Let's put you to bed. - What's wrong, Mom?

Nothing, I'm fine. Come on.

Come on, let's go.

- Let me help you, ma'am. - It's okay.

Let's hurry to bed! Put it in bed next to you, sweetie.

Stay with me for a little bit, Mom.

- I'll spend time with you during the day. - But you sleep all day, Mom.

Just wake me up, sweetie. Now, go to sleep.

- I won't. - You will.

I won't.

"My beautiful girl is going to sleep

She's going to see the world of dreams

A bright future

Whatever she wishes for

Whatever she wishes for

You'll see flowers and dolls in a bed,

surrounded by playful birds

Playing and singing

I'll see you before my eyes filling my world with joy

I'll see you before my eyes filling my world with joy

And I'll live in eternal bliss, no matter how long I may live

No matter how long I may live

O Lord

O Lord, You are with us

You would never forget us

O Lord

You will look after her

Better than her own parents

Better than her own parents"

Too bad. You had a good start in the early evening.

Hopefully, you'll do better next time.

- Where did he get that money he just lost? - Who knows?

Did you make sure to lock the door?

- The door? What door? - Well, you should know.

There are many doors. There's the front door,

- the door between you and me... - You seem to be in a good mood tonight.

And who wouldn't be after seeing you, my love?

- Check the door. - I locked it.

I'll be damned if I didn't.

Oh, boy!

- What's the matter? - My feet.

Sorry to hear that. So, was it good or bad?

- What do you mean? My feet? - No,

- I mean whatever caused your feet to hurt. - Oh! Well, it was what it was.

And what was that exactly? Was it good or bad?

It was bad. Very bad.

- Congrats! - Thanks.

- Did you lose much? - Well...

Someone called me on the phone, and all of a sudden, I got jinxed.

- Thank you so much! - Oh, dear! Was it you?

- I'm very sorry, honey. - I said, did you lose much?

10,000 pounds.

- What? - 10,000 pounds.

Where did you get it?

Where did you get that money, Farid?

I deserve whatever you want to do with me, Fekreyya.

I said, where did you get it?

- From the trust fund. - The trust fund? Are you crazy?

I don't know what's got into me.

No matter how hard I tried to resist, something was pushing me to do it.

So, you'll end up in jail?

- Maybe. - Maybe? How come you're so careless?

My intention was to relieve you from work,

so that you could spend more time with Nadia and I.

And who told you that I wanted to be relieved?

I love my art, and I can't live without it.

And Nadia has never complained to you.

We both had enough money to live in luxury.

10,000 pounds? How are we supposed to get that kind of money?

- That's it, we're ruined! - Stop it! That's enough!

I didn't ask you for anything, did I? Don't add salt to the wound!

You're going to wake up Nadia. Stop yelling.

Okay, I won't yell.

Did you really have to upset me right before my trip to Aswan?

Forget about it now, just until you come back.

Until I come back? So, you're still counting on me?

I have no one but you, Fekreyya.

How am I even supposed to get it for you? Do you want me to borrow it or what?

Don't shout, you'll wake up Nadia.

- How am I going to get it for you? - Seek and you shall find, honey.

I mean, you're giving two concerts in Aswan for 1,000 pounds.

That's one out of ten.

Fekreyya, go further ahead.

Here. That's a vacant seat. Give me this.

- Please, don't be late, Mom. - It's just tomorrow, then the day after,

- and I'll be here on the day after that. - I won't sleep until you come back.

- No, sweetie. Be a good girl. - Will you bring me a nice doll with you?

- Sure, sweetie. - Why are you so late, you guys?

- Traffic, as usual. - Where are the rest?

They're coming right behind us.

I would've really loved to go with you, Bothayna, my child.

No, you really don't have to.

It's just that she's never been on her own, Ahmed.

- Well, I'm with her, aren't I? - Oh... My bad.

- Bye, Bothayna! Take care of yourself! - Bye!

- Bye, Mom! Don't be late! - I'll be back very soon.

- That's Fekreyya! - Who?

The singer!

That's right!

We just recognized you, Mrs. Fekreyya.

- The menu, please. - Yes, ma'am.

You were brilliant in that movie, The Sea of Love. Amazing!

Also, your role in I Really Want You. And in The Wandering Star.

It wasn't called The Wandering Star. It was called The Yearning Star.

- Wandering! - Yearning!

Well, it was neither. It was called The...

Oh dear, seems that I can't remember either.

- See how we recognized you? - Then we might as well introduce ourselves.

- I'm Bothayna. - And I'm her husband.

- Congratulations. - Wow! How do you know?

- How do I know what? - That we are... You know.

- Yeah, that we're on our way to Aswan. - I'm on my way there too.

- On your own? - Yeah, I've been married for a long time.

- The train is going too fast. - It travels at 100 km per hour at least.

- And how do you know that? - That's easy. Let's count the poles.

- Then, the distance between two poles... - But how are you going to see them now?

- That's right. It's dark out there. - Can you hear that sound?

"Click... Click... Click..."

Now, the interval between each one of those clicks is 10 meters.

So, we can count the clicks to know how many clicks there are in one minute.

That way, we'll know the number of meters per minute.

- Yeah. That's right. - Right.

Start counting, Ahmed.

1, 2, 3...

4, 5, 6...

7, 8, 9, 10...

11, 12...

23, 24, 25...

26, 27, 28, 29...

30, 31, 32, 33...

34, 35...

52, 53, 54...

55, 56, 57...

58, 59...

- Read about the train wreck! - Read about the train!

RENOWNED SINGER FEKREYYA FAWZY IS ONE OF THE TRAINWRECK VICTIMS

HER LIFE INSURANCE POLICY IS WORTH 20,000 POUNDS!

"Renowned singer Fekreyya Fawzy was one of the victims of the train wreck!"

"Her life insurance policy is worth 20,000 pounds!"

- God Almighty! - "A collision with another train..."

- Yes, hurry up please! - Sir, the dead bodies are here.

Right.

You're still awake? Come on, go to sleep.

Oh, you tore your doll apart! Now, give it to me and go to sleep.

- Will you make Mom sing, Nanny? - The gramophone is a bit tired, honey.

- Not tonight. - Okay, Nanny.

Come on, go to sleep. Go to sleep, honey.

- You have to tell the mayor, Ghalia. - I wouldn't even dare approach him!

And how long are we going to keep it secret?

- It'll sort itself out when she wakes up. - What if she dies?

If she dies, she dies. We'll just bury her.

Damn you, woman! You're going to get us in trouble!

Why did you have to drag this mess back here?

She's a human being, Awwad, and she's still alive.

Did you want me to leave her out there? What goes around comes around.

What are you talking about? This isn't going to end well.

Just tell the mayor and give me peace of mind, I said!

I can't leave you alone with her. What if she dies while I'm gone?

Hell, what if you die yourself?

Damn! You think you can stop me from dying when my time comes?

No, but at least, I'll be here to pull down your eyelids.

- Let him in. - Yes.

Come in, sir.

- Good morning. - Hello, Mr. Farid. Come in, please.

- How are you, Nadia? - I'm fine, thank you.

To tell you the truth, Mr. Farid, the entire school is extremely sad.

Thank you.

But all I care about right now is Nadia's well-being.

- Sure. - We need to find a way

to distract her from... you know.

Why did you stop coming to school, Nadia?

- I'm waiting for my mother, Miss. - But I'm like your mother, too.

- No, you're the principal. - Are you saying you don't like me, Nadia?

I do like you, Miss, but I like my mother even more.

Your mother will be back tomorrow.

Many tomorrows have passed, and she still hasn't returned.

She promised to get me a doll that's as pretty as she is.

Where is Mom, Dad?

Nadia! Nadia!

Ghalia! Ghalia!

Where's the tea? Am I going to wait forever or what?

- Have a little patience! - How much longer?

Hurry up, woman! Bring me my tea right now!

- Why don't you shut your trap! - You damned woman!

I'll break your neck, just wait...

Is there anything that you need, Mr. Awwad?

- Good morning, kid. - Good morning. What's the matter?

- It's nothing. How are you feeling today? - Much better.

Are you awake, my child? I'll get you some tea.

- No, give it to the lady. - Oh? Since when do you have manners?

- Are you starting again? - No, just keep quiet.

Drink this, child. It'll make you feel better.

Can I go out in the sun for a bit, Auntie?

Sure, why not? Come, I'll take you out.

I can see you're doing much better.

Come on, that's it.

Hey... Ghalia! Don't you forget about the tea!

Wow! The sunlight is gorgeous.

It's God's gift to His servants.

Tell me, Auntie, how long have I been here?

- Since the day we watered the corn field. - This means...

It's been two weeks now.

- Are we far from the station? - Very far.

I'll go call them to let them know I'm alright.

It's better if you wait until you've recovered a little.

I'm fine now, and God will give me the strength to make it all the way there.

- Where are my clothes? - They're on the stove.

- And your wallet is under the jar. - I'll go get changed.

And I'll go find us a ride to the station.

- Are we still far from the station? - Around... 500 rods.

- You mean, like, 5 minutes? - Whoa!

You think you're riding the express train or what?

"O Bahiya, tell me

Who killed Yassin?

Who killed Yassin?

He was killed by my black eyes

While he was riding his mule

While he was riding his mule

It was meant to happen, no one can escape fate, my love

No one can escape fate

Every time I decide to quit falling in love

Fate tosses me back in

Fate tosses me back in

It tosses me, then it rescues me from drowning

The world is good, my dear ones

It's full of good people, my love

It's full of good people

It's full of good people

We came here as strangers, no loved ones

But some generous people opened the door to us

We came here with broken hearts

Then our hearts were mended, my love

Then our hearts were mended

Then our hearts were mended

Then our hearts were mended

We spent a few days together, I thought it was a dream

I thought it was a goodbye

but it turned out to be a greeting

We spent some time together

And I wish it was more than just a few days, my love

I wish it was more than just a few days

I wish it was more than just a few days

You shall be rewarded by God

O healer of the wounded

Living as a stranger is hard

And we have small children waiting for us

Let's hear a trill of joy, dear ones

We're finally going home, my love

We're finally going home

We're finally going home

We're finally going home

We're finally going home

We're finally going home"

We must send a downpayment to the company right away.

To guarantee, at least, the speedy delivery of the materials.

Let's send them the sum that's in Mr. Farid's trust fund.

And in another week, we'll send them the second payment.

- Good idea. - This is the only way.

Mr. Salem, I disagree.

- Gentlemen, I disagree. - Why?

What's the secret behind Mr. Farid's objection to dealing with this company?

The other company is going to reply within two weeks,

- so, it's better to wait. - This is nonsense.

Then, we might end up losing both companies.

Excuse me, Mr. Chairman, I'll be back in a minute.

- Go ahead. - We're never going to finish this!

- You're embarrassing us, man! - What's the matter?

The tax people have been waiting for a while now.

Okay, let's go.

- So, what do you think, gentlemen? - Hello.

- You're very late, Mr. Farid. - I'm sorry, there's a board meeting.

Please, have a seat.

- How may I help you? - It's just a simple inquiry.

The concerts that the late Mrs. Fekreyya gave in Alexandria...

- What about them? - We need the exact figures

- for the tax estimation report. - I was never involved in her business.

- Don't you have any documents to prove it? - None.

Anyway, when is the IRS report expected to be delivered to the insurance company?

I mean, the company is suspending the payout.

- Well, we're stuck at this point, too. - Try to figure something out.

I'm in desperate need for the insurance payout.

- What a shame! - What do you mean?

Her death, of course! I mean, what's 20,000 pounds?

She was worth much more than just a few thousands!

- Right. - May she rest in peace.

- Her beauty and voice were priceless. - Thank you for your sympathy.

But please, try to speed up that report.

Hopefully, it will be ready in just a few days.

- How many? - More like three weeks, maybe four.

You call this "a few days"? Isn't there a way to make it sooner?

- It's red tape, sir. Endless paperwork. - This is too much.

Hello? Hello? Who is it?

Yes, this is Cairo. Who is it?

Who are you calling? Huh?

- I don't know who he's calling. - Here, give it to me.

Hello? Hello?

Yes, this is the correct number.

That's me. I'm Farid.

Who?

What?

- Hello? - Don't you recognize my voice?

This is Fekreyya, Farid. Fekreyya!

Who? Okay...

- Okay... - What's going on?

- I said, I'm Fekreyya! - Okay...

- Where are you now? - I'm here at Kafr El Sawalem.

How is Nadia, Farid?

- Can't you hear me? - I can hear you clearly, man!

Wait for me. Stay right where you are until I get there!

Understand? Don't go anywhere! I'll be right there.

This is so annoying! He had an argument with the client,

and they ended up leaving the goods on the road.

I'll be very grateful if you could expedite that report.

We'll do our best, Mr. Farid.

- Thank you. - Bye.

Bye.

- What's going on? - Wait for me right here.

I need to excuse myself from the board meeting.

- I urgently need you. - Right.

The board has agreed to your suggestion, Mr. Farid.

- We'll wait for two weeks. - Thank you, Mr. Salem. Please.

- What time is it? - It's noon.

Listen, Ezzat, I need you to rent me a secluded furnished apartment somewhere.

- What for? - My relatives are visiting from Alexandria.

They like their own privacy, and I don't have a place for them.

- That's easy. - Also,

wait at the bar until I get back, even if you have to wait till morning.

Sure, I don't mind waiting there, I'll wait two days in a row if you want me to.

Good.

No, Farid. I can't accept that.

What are you worried about?

Just pretend you're still staying at these folks'. It's just for a few days.

- And what if we get in trouble? - We won't.

As soon as I get the money and return it to the trust fund,

you can come out to the world again.

- But this is dishonest, Farid. - So, would it more honorable

if I go to jail and Nadia ends up being the daughter of an ex-con?

Nadia? Poor thing. She's the one who's paying for all this.

On the contrary. We're making a sacrifice for her.

- Turns out I was better off dead. - God forbid!

I mean, I can't believe you came back to me.

Who would've thought?

Wait here, and don't let anyone see you.

"Round we go, round we go!"

"Round we go, for seven rounds!"

"Round we go, round we go!"

"Round we go, for seven rounds!"

- Did you rent the apartment? - What?

- Did you rent the apartment? - Hey, man, why don't you join us?

Let's have one more turn around the table.

"Round we go, round we go!"

"Round we go, for seven rounds!"

"Round we go, round we go!"

"Round we go, for seven rounds!"

- Ezzat, sober up. - What?

- Where's the address and the key? - The key?

- The key, man! - Oh, the key!

- "The key is going round and round..." - Hurry up, man!

- Is this the one? - Where's the address?

- Huh? - The address.

One more turn around the table.

"Round we go, round we go!"

"Round we go, for seven rounds!"

"Round we go, round we go..."

- Where's the address? - The address? I can't remember.

- Damn! - Wait, hold on.

- Is that it? - Right.

One more turn around the table.

Round we go, round we go!"

"Round we go, for seven rounds!"

- Where are we going? - You'll find out soon enough.

- Aren't we going home? - Are you kidding me?

We might be able to have Yasmine keep our secret.

- But if Nadia sees you... - So I'm not going to see her for that long?

- That's impossible! - Fekreyya, remember

that we're both doing this for Nadia's sake. Try to cope just for a few days.

How am I supposed to do that? This is way too much.

This is just temporary. We're not moving in for good.

But this is very scary. We're in the middle of nowhere.

Why would you be scared? I'm right here with you.

- Don't do this, honey, please. - As you wish.

Let's go home and leave it to fate.

Why am I dragging the two of you into this mess anyway?

I embezzled the money and I must bear the consequences.

I just wish they sentence me to death so that you two could live in peace.

Fine, we'll stay.

Come on, honey.

Fekreyya, don't open the door to anyone whatsoever.

And don't let anyone see you, otherwise, we'll be screwed.

Sure. What else can I say? Farid.

- Yes? - Kiss Nadia for me.

- I miss her so much. - Sure.

- Don't forget to kiss Nadia for me, Farid. - I won't.

Just make sure to do as I told you.

- Dad! Dad! - What is it, kid?

- I forgot my school bag! - Do you have to forget it every day?

Go get it! God, help me!

Nadia, my baby.

- Did you eat your sandwich? - Yes, Nanny.

- All of it? - Yes, Nanny.

- You're not lying, are you? - I'm not, Nanny.

- Did you get into a fight with anyone? - No.

Go, driver.

Am I ever going to come home and find Mom waiting for me, Nanny?

Oh, sweetheart.

Hello? Who is it?

Hello? Hello? Who would call someone and not say anything?

Come on, say something already!

Fine, suit yourself.

Who was that?

Nobody.

- Why has Nadia lost so much weight? - Did you talk to her?

- I wish I could. - Then how do you know she's lost weight?

You must've gone out!

You did!

Can't you control your emotions for a few days?

I can't. I've been holding myself for a week now,

but I couldn't take it anymore.

I'm sure that her grieving for losing me is what's making her so frail.

On the contrary. She knows you're alive, and you will see her one day.

So, you've been lying even to the little child?

I did to minimize her shock.

Fortunately now, my lies became true, and you'll be able to get back to her one day.

- And When is this going to be? - Very soon.

But right now, you're supposed to be dead.

A dead person would never suffer like that.

Fekreyya, don't forget that you agreed to this,

and that you've been my partner in crime all along.

I miss Nadia, Farid.

It's okay. Try to endure a little bit more, honey.

- Advance a little bit, please. - Fine.

- Back up a little bit, please. - Fine.

- No! Advance a little. - What is this?

- I'm paying you, aren't I? - You're paying me to go straight,

- not to keep going back and forth! - Go, driver.

- Where to? - Straight ahead.

- And where is that? - Just go!

Okay.

Wait for me here.

Nanny!

Nanny!

- What is it, my child? - I'm scared. I had a bad dream.

I want Mom! I want Mom, Nanny!

I'm right here with you, sweetheart. I'm right here.

No, I want Mom. Make her come back.

Who knows, sweetheart? Maybe she will.

- Go to sleep, my child. - Nanny,

I want to listen to Mom's singing from the vinyl record.

Not tonight, sweetheart.

Now go to sleep before Daddy comes home and finds you awake.

- Okay, get me some water, Nanny. - Okay.

"I greet you from a distance, my love

From a distance, without uttering a word

I greet you from a distance, my love

From a distance, without uttering a word

They taught me to wait

And hide my yearning

And now, I'm learning indeed

From a distance

My love

From a distance

My love

I keep lamenting when you're far from me

Then I ignore you when you're close to me

Listen to my aching heart

People would ask me, and I'd deny it's you

In between my torment

and my smile

How my heart aches

From a distance

My love

From a distance

My love"

O Lord!

- Here it is. - Give it to me.

- Why are you late? - How much have you lost so far?

- 8,500. - Damn! You're jinxed!

- Don't call me jinxed! - Right.

- I don't want to hear the word "right"! - It's a good thing

- that you returned the money. - Nothing's left from the insurance money.

- Forget it. It doesn't matter. - It doesn't matter to you.

Do you know how hard it was for me to get that money? And in the end...

- That's enough, Farid. - Leave me alone, will you?

Why do I care? It's not my money after all.

- A couple of men are here to see you. - Who?

I don't know. They said it's important.

- Where are they? - Over there.

- Behind the lady in black? - That's right.

- Mr. Farid? - Yes?

- Do you have a minute, sir? - Sure.

- We've been looking for you for two hours. - What for?

- Please, try to keep calm. - What is this all about?

- It is a shocking story, that's for sure. - And who are you?

Well, Mr. Farid, I'm a big fan of Mrs. Fekreyya's.

- Nice to meet you. What do you want? - She was like a nightingale

melting people's hearts. Her voice was like a breeze!

Come on, guys! My wound had just started to heal!

If what we think isn't just false hope, there'll be no wound at all.

- Hope? What hope? - Please, try to keep calm.

- Please, you're exhausting me. - Well, it's exhausting indeed,

but it's great news as well.

It's just that my cousin arrived today from the village where the accident happened.

And he heard the villagers saying that they saw a woman

who might be Mrs. Fekreyya. How about that?

Wonderful! That's wonderful news!

But who are you?

I'm just a fan of Mrs. Fekreyya's voice, that's all.

And I wanted to bring you the news, lest Mrs. Fekreyya be lost somewhere.

Thank you.

And who's the gentleman?

- This is Mr. Farag, my friend. - Your friend?

Okay, I'll look for her. Thank you.

In fact, we came here knowing that the news might shock you,

- but we're sure it made you happy as well. - Very happy!

I'm really grateful!

See? He's so happy!

- Is it okay now? - Yes, sir.

- Did you check the oil and the water? - It's good, sir.

- What about fuel? - It's full, sir.

- When are you coming back, sir? - I don't know.

Who's there?

Who's there?

Who's there?

- What brings you here at this hour? - Pack your things, quick.

- Farid, are we going home? - We're running away.

Running away?

- Where to? - Wherever.

We'll think later. There's no time now. Come on.

- Did you receive the... - Yes, and the company knows everything.

- The whole world does. - What about the money?

- I returned the trust fund's money and... - What about the rest?

The rest?

You can't be that reckless. You lost my money,

you drowned me in debt, you took away my daughter,

and now you're using me as a bet on the gambling table?

That's impossible! You promised me! You can't be fooling me!

Tell me that it's not true, Farid. Tell me that it's not!

There's no time for this nonsense.

Right now, our presence here, yours particularly,

- poses a threat to both of us. - I'm not going with you.

I'll show myself and I'll reveal everything.

You don't deserve any sacrifice!

I fell for your lies! You're a jerk, a coward!

My leg!

Put out the fire, Farid! Put it out!

My leg, Farid! My leg! Put out the fire, Farid!

Daddy! Daddy!

Daddy!

Farid! Help me! Farid! Put out the fire, Farid!

Daddy! Daddy!

Farid! Oh, my leg!

Daddy! Daddy!

Nadia! Nadia! Nadia!

Nadia! Nadia! Nadia!

Farid then flees the country with his daughter,

fearing that the insurance company learns that his wife is alive,

and he gets exposed.

Fekreyya survives a fatal accident for the second time.

She seeks shelter in Yasmine's house, the nanny,

and she lives with her in hiding for 20 years,

thinking that she was Farid's accomplice in his crime.

Who is it?

God Almighty!

- Don't be scared. I'm alive. - Alive?

- Alive? - I'm not dead.

Yasmine, touch me. It's me, Fekreyya.

- No! - Come here. It's okay.

- Ma'am? - Yes, it's me.

He's been hiding me away, that jerk.

But what matters now is Nadia. Where is she? Tell me. I lost her!

- Haven't you told the police? - I can't. I was his accomplice,

- and Nadia's the one who's going to pay. - But can you live like this forever?

I have to remain dead so that Nadia could live.

Nadia! I can't find Nadia!

Nadia! He took her away from me!

This is what's left of her. Poor thing.

"You're gone, my baby

And you took the light of my eyes with you

What's happened, I wonder

Between you and I

Where...

Where...

Where have you gone

My baby

I've been waiting here for too long

And I've been calling her name in vain

O Lord, where's my child

my only hope?

Time has passed by

And here we are

Living with what's been buried

While we're still breathing

My heart is wearing out

And I lost my mind

I found a job at the school

where I could tend to her schoolmates

Hoping that I could find

A pretty flower that looks like her

Spring flowers are telling us

That we do look like each other

Your beauty comes from ours

And your perfume comes from ours

They'd ask me

Who's prettier? You or us?

They'd ask me

Who's prettier? You or us?

And who's cuter?

And I'd say, I am, I am

And I'd say, I am"

Hurry up!

- One piaster. - Okay, one piaster.

- Okay. - I'll pass.

- Give me two cards. - And I'll take one.

One.

Three piasters.

I'll pass.

All in.

- How many cards did you pull? - One.

I'll pass.

- Two eights! - You can never catch his bluff!

- Like father... - Like daughter, Daddy!

- We'll end up broke because of you two! - Well, you fell for it, didn't you?

- Yeah, tell him! - Stop talking nonsense, girl!

- That's my baby girl! - Where are your cards, Farid?

Give me a second, man, let me check out this gorgeous dress here.

- Look at you! You're just beautiful! - Pay attention, Dad, or you might lose.

- Who cares? As long as I have you... - But I suffer the consequences when you do.

- I don't want you to lose tonight, Dad. - Okay, I won't.

- I'm going out. Do you need anything? - Bye, take care.

I might join you later! Hey, Nadia!

Excuse me.

Can you give me some change?

- Come on! - When is this going to stop, Dad?

- Let's hope you don't end up losing it. - I won't. I'm on a lucky streak tonight.

Dear God!

- Are we going straight to your house? - Of course. We're already very late.

- Are we? - Not at all!

I was just asking. My father might join us later.

- He's always welcome. - And why are we having this tea party?

- No reason. - I need to know, don't I?

- You don't. - Now, I already know your father.

He's the manager and I get to see him every day at the factory.

I'm just worried about your mother. I've never met her. So, let's hope for the best.

- What? - I mean, how does she look like?

- What type is she? - What type is she?

Well, I mean... is she thin? Is she chubby? Is she big? Is she small?

- Hurry up! We're late! - Let's go.

Come on!

- Hurry up! - Okay!

- What's this? - What?

- You look shorter than usual. - It's just that I'm a bit cold.

- Damn! - What?

- Your heel. What are we going to do now? - It's up to you.

- Are you saying we need to go back? - I'll tell you what,

- let's just go upstairs. - You can't go upstairs looking like that.

Why not? It doesn't look that bad. Come on, let's go upstairs.

- You want them to think you're crazy? - It's better than being late, isn't it?

- See? You're the one who's stalling now. - Well, my father may be angry by now,

but my mother is going to be downright furious!

Let's go.

Are you happy now?

- This is absurd, Ahmed! - Let's just hope they're okay.

I bet it's all because of that broad he's bringing home.

You might end up liking that broad, Bahiya.

How could I? How could a big lawyer like him...

end up marrying an employee who works at his father's factory?

You can say she's the forewoman of the factory. So her status is not that bad.

- You've spoiled him too much! - If you think you can do something, do it.

- I'm fed up with him! - Ahmed!

- Ahmed! - Auntie!

- Auntie. Should I offer them more tea? - Sure, honey.

- Hi, Uncle. - Hi.

- Do you like my bow? - I love it, sweetie.

Thank you.

- What's wrong with Afaf? Is she ugly? - I never said she is.

- Should I offer them tea, Mother? - Yes, sweetie.

- Would you like some more tea, Auntie? - No, I've had enough.

- Would you like some more tea, Cousin? - No, thanks.

- Would you like some tea, Auntie? - No, thanks.

- Would you like some tea? - No, thank you sweetheart.

The guests are getting restless. They've been sitting in there for a while now.

- Go sit with them. - I'm going.

- They're my in-laws after all. - It's your family too. Quit fussing about.

Fine, let's go.

You have to take some tea!

It's an honor to have you, folks. Essam will be here any minute now.

Nadia, I want you to be as reserved as you can, especially around my mother.

- And what exactly do you want me to do? - I mean, don't speak unnecessarily.

You can just give a smile here, a nod there...

- Okay, I won't speak at all. - That would be better.

- And who are these? Your family? - You haven't seen anything yet.

It's such a pleasure to have you, folks.

Stop it, Essam. Don't make me laugh.

- This is my mother. - Hello.

- Nice to meet you, Mother. - My aunt, her husband,

my other aunt, my cousin, her husband,

my other cousin, her husband... My third cousin.

- Hey, there's a pair missing. - A pair? What pair?

For this odd one!

Mother!

May I sit with you, guys?

- This is so embarrassing! It's so annoying! - Don't talk to me. Talk to your son.

- Just try to get to know her first. - Get to know what?

The writing is on the wall.

Bahiya.

They seem to be upset in the harem, I'll go cheer them up. Excuse me.

Go ahead.

- May I sit with you, ladies? - Sure.

- Who's that, Bahiya? - This is Lady Nadia!

What's wrong with her, Mother?

She's been jumping around like a click beetle!

- She has no shame. - Unlike my Afaf.

- Of course, there's no comparison. - Should I offer her a cup of tea, Auntie?

Why not?

Mr. Farid is here.

- Welcome, Mr. Farid. Welcome. - Hello.

- Mr. Farid, Mother. Nadia's father. - I'm honored.

Please, come in.

Daddy!

- Daddy! - My father, my mother.

Please come in, Mr. Farid. This is Mr. Farid, Nadia's father.

- And these are... - Wait.

In a nutshell, these women are married to these men.

Mother, I need to ask you a favor. Please, don't say no.

Come on.

I guess you heard about the big charity event we're organizing at the factory.

- I did. - Would you like to be the event's president?

- Me? - You're the only one who's worthy

- of such an honor. - But...

It's funny, really, because as soon as I saw you,

I could tell that you are a compassionate person.

- So, what do you think? - But... Well, okay, if you say so.

Thank you, Mother. I'll make the announcement.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have great news for you.

Mrs. Bahiya kindly accepted to be the president of our event.

And now, whoever wants to contribute with a donation, please, go ahead.

- Sure! - Let's form a committee.

- Yes, let's do that. - Follow me, everyone.

Let's go.

- Say, isn't there anyone who wants to play? - What is this game?

It's a very simple game.

You win only if you get a seven or an eleven.

Really? Okay, let's do this.

- What are you guys doing? - It's a very nice game, Mr. Ahmed.

- Come with me. - Okay, show it to us.

You win only if you get a seven or an eleven.

That's easy.

This is really easy. I can do it.

- How about we bet one dime per turn? - Sure.

One dime? One dime is nothing. Do you have a dime, son?

It's easy, isn't it?

- You owe me two pounds, Mr. Ahmed. - Right.

Lend me two pounds, Essam.

Dad, Essam, the committee has decided to...

We were just playing.

- Goodbye, Mr. Ahmed. - Thank you very much, Mother.

- It was an honor, Ma'am. - Goodbye.

Goodbye, Mr. Farid.

So? What do you think about her?

Not now.

- "Should I offer him a cup of tea, Auntie?" - Yeah, well, stop it. Let's go upstairs.

- Wait! - What is it?

- This is my old school. - Yeah, it's okay.

- Please, wait, Essam! - There.

- I'll go say hi to the principal. - Go ahead, but don't be too long.

And while I'm at it, I'll get my birth certificate.

- Okay. - I'll be right back.

- Hello, Miss. - What?

- I'm Nadia Farid. - Nadia Farid?

- What have you done now? - Hey, don't you remember me?

- I'm the one whose mother... - Nadia?

Come here, my child. How are you doing?

How are you doing, Nadia? Sit down.

Zakeyya, get the birth certificates file to the principal's office.

Yes.

We'll find out soon enough, Aida... I mean, Nadia, if the birth certificate is here.

Even though I'm sure it's not, but we will look for it nonetheless.

See, nothing gets lost in here.

- Are you satisfied with your job, Nadia? - Very.

Can you imagine, Miss? Everything in the factory...

Yes, Mr. Ahmed El Shamashergy's factory is a good place.

It is indeed.

Give it to me, Zakeyya.

Aida...

- Aida... - It's Nadia Farid.

Yeah, I am searching. Do you need something, Zakeyya?

- No, excuse me. - Okay, go.

Nadia Farid...

Nadia Farid... It's not here.

- That's okay. Now, if you'll excuse me. - Goodbye, my child.

- Thank you. - Come back soon, Aida.

Nadia!

My daughter!

Saneyya, ten.

Saneyya, ten. Write it down. Fifi, five. Nadia, ten...

- I can't keep up. - You can.

Leila, ten. Gamalat, five. And I'm telling you all,

don't come back with a single ticket. I want money, do you hear?

- Yes, Miss! - Yes, Miss!

A woman is here to see you, Miss. She's waiting in the office.

Okay, I'll be right there.

- You wanted to see me? - Yes.

Okay, how can I help you?

I...

I...

Tell me why you're here, quick. I have work to do.

Okay. I... I need a job.

A job? I think it's better for a woman like you to retire.

May you never be in need, my child.

I think I've seen you before.

Yes, you did.

I'm Zakeyya, the cleaning woman who brought you the file.

Yeah, right.

- Did you get fired? - No.

I completed my term.

But I can see that you're too old,

and our factory needs people who can work and be productive.

Try me.

If it doesn't work, fire me.

- Okay, where are your papers? - I don't have any.

- How come? - I lost my entire house in a fire.

I'm sorry. But first of all, you're too old.

Second, you don't have papers. You may leave.

I'm a poor woman, my child.

Give me any job, don't break my heart.

For the love of your late mother...

- Yasmine. - Yes, my child?

If I tell you that I left my job at the school, what would you say?

- I'd say what a shame! - And if I say that I got a new job today,

- what would you say? - I'd say good!

- And it'll give me relief, from everything. - That's very good.

And if I tell you that my new supervisor happens to be an old acquaintance,

- What would you say? - And did she recognize you?

No, she didn't. But I recognized her. She's...

- You don't say! - Yes, Nanny. The world is a small place.

Good for you, my child.

- Yes, sir. - Sit down.

- The defendant must stand. - I said sit down!

- Is this an order? - Yes, it is!

Okay. There.

How could you hire random people off the street without consulting with us?

Is it a crime or a felony or something? I'm making money for you, aren't I?

- What else do you want me to do? - Sit down.

Please, show a little more respect.

Right now, we're talking in a different context.

Do you understand what I mean when I say "a different context"?

I'm here as the lawyer in charge of the work process,

and you're here only as the forewoman, understood?

Not really.

- Question... - Answer!

Obviously, this is not working! It seems we won't be able to reach an agreement today.

- Whatever! - Nadia, darling,

forget about me,

but don't you have any consideration for that old man sitting upstairs?

- You mean your father? - Yes.

- Oh, is that it? Okay, sit down. - There.

Next time, I'll run it by your father, your mother, your aunt, her husband,

- all the way to your great grandparents! - Hey, easy! I withdraw my question.

Why would you have to? You're supposed to be Mr. Tough Guy, aren't you?

Another question, but it's beside the point.

- Shoot. - Do you need any help with the event?

No. See, this new lady is really good. She's helping me with everything.

- Okay, another question. - Shoot.

Whenever a new worker joins the factory,

aren't they supposed to present a birth certificate?

- Yes. - And a certificate of good conduct?

- Yes. - And certificates from other factories

- they used to work at? - Yes.

- Then you're at fault here. - No, I'm not.

- Yes, you are. - I'm not!

- You are! - I'm not. Do whatever you want!

Nadia!

Hey, Mother.

"Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

You play the greatest role

Spin freely, weave that wool

No one is watching, no one will stop you

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

Our free Egypt, even when it gets rough

she would never cover herself with fabric made somewhere else

No pink silk, nor castor

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

Kindly have a look, sir

Beautiful fabric that's carefully made

very carefully made

Forget about London and Bristol

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

We do the spinning, we do the weaving

We do the packaging, then we export it

To Marseille and to Darfur

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

The industrial era is the era of triumph

Now you can wear the crown of glory, O Egypt

The industrial era is the era of triumph

Now you can wear the crown of glory, O Egypt

Construct 70 story buildings

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine

Spin, dear engine"

Zakeyya! Zakeyya!

Do you want to come home with me so that we can do the accounting?

- But I... - Come on. I won't keep you long.

If you say so.

540 pounds. This is a great sum.

And the lottery tickets might get us a similar amount.

- Is your father here? - No.

What is it? Do you like our place?

It's nice, my child. May you live in prosperity.

Is your father still a late night person?

How do you know that?

Well, it's just that the poor man is single.

That's right. He's been single for a long time now. May you rest in peace, Mom.

God bless you. Do you remember her Ms. Nadia?

Not really. Dad says that she looked exactly like me.

And does your dad talk to you about her?

Sometimes. Well, there he is. Just a second.

Nadia.

- You think you can give me some change? - This is too much, Dad.

Behave, girl!

Zakeyya is not a stranger.

Can you believe him, Zakeyya? It's as if I'm his mother.

Then I guess I get to ask you for whatever I want. Right, Zakeyya?

Come on, Nadia. Give me a little something.

You're constantly asking me for money, Dad. I have nothing left.

But I have no one but you, Doudou.

Thank you, Doudou. Thank you, sweetie.

What's wrong, Zakeyya?

- Nothing. - I'll get you some lemonade.

Hey... Zakeyya!

Zakeyya!

Zakeyya!

- Who is it? - It's me, Doudou.

- Why are you back, Dad? - I forgot my handkerchief.

Okay, I'm coming!

- Come on! - I'm coming!

Essam is always in a hurry, Dad.

- Bye, Dad. - Bye, kid.

EL SHAMASHERGY BIG CHARITY EVENT FOR THE EMPLOYMENT SUBSIDIES FUND

Yeah, she's nice....

"Come in for some fishing

Fishing without a net

I have a complex game made out of electric cables

Come check it out, you'll like it

But my fleas will beat you in the competition

Listen, sir, Listen, mister

If you want to try your luck with some dice, come to me

Whether you need a house, a book, a building or a store

You win only if you get a seven or an eleven

You could win a living room or a desk

And if you get two sixes, you'll win your bride's dowry

You'll win your bride's dowry

You'll win your bride's dowry

Five, another five, a two and six

Above you, beneath you

It's all a matter of luck

Five, another five, a two and six

Above you, beneath you, it's all a matter of luck

Five, another five, a two and six

Above you, beneath you, it's all a matter of luck

Are you going to win? No, not you.

Maybe you'll win, or maybe you will

Seven!

BAR

O world!

O world!

O world! Without money

I can't keep up with you even for a second

O world!

Spend your money on pleasures

Then you can swear that you've been overseas

Check out the crowds that sailed in from every harbor

In Scandinavia and Catalonia

O world!

O world! Without money

I can't keep up with you even for a second

O world!

Spend your money on pleasures

Then you can swear that you've been overseas

Check out the crowds that sailed in from every harbor

In Scandinavia and Catalonia

O world!

If you're having fun, then you must be broke

And if you're broke, then you must be having fun

If you're having fun, then you must be broke

And if you're broke, then you must be having fun

Say that you drank, and say that you didn't

Say that you're in love, and say that you're not

Say that you drank, and say that you didn't

Say that you're in love, and say that you aren't

Say that you drank, and say that you didn't

Say that you're in love, and say that you aren't"

Who's next?

Nadia?

- The committee needs the tickets' money. - Right away, Mother.

That was amazing!

- When is the draw? - We've been waiting for too long.

Right.

Zakeyya!

- Yes? - The money!

Where has it gone?

I don't know. Didn't we put it in the bag together?

- Yes. - When I went to make you the lemonade,

- then I came back and you were gone? - Yes.

So, there was no one else in the house. Just the two of us.

- What do you mean? - Well, I don't know.

- I don't know what to say. - The committee is asking about you, Miss.

What am I going to do? What am I going to say?

- What's taking her so long? - Have someone go check on her.

Essam, go check on Nadia, see what's taking her that long.

That number was outstanding. That girl is so clever.

I told you so.

- Nadia, they're waiting for you. - Essam, I need to talk to you.

- Is there a problem? - Yes. Come on.

- How could this happen? - It just did.

- Who do you suspect? - I don't know.

- This puts us in a tight spot. - I know.

- I hate to see you in such a situation. - And do you think I like it?

We should've collected this money from you as it came in.

- Then it's your fault, not mine. - You need to come up with this money now,

- whatever it takes. - And where am I supposed to get it?

You know I didn't inherit a fortune from my mother and my father doesn't own a thing.

- Here, that's all I have. - What's this?

- This is only a few pounds. - I'll pay the rest in installments.

- You'll pay 450 pounds in installments? - That's all I can afford.

- You might go to jail! - I don't care.

But just so you know, I never want to see you again.

And I don't want anyone to visit me in jail.

- I'll wait till you get out. - I won't get out.

And if I like it, I'll stay in there forever.

- Nadia, you know that I... - I know, you love me and I love you.

And if it weren't for the situation we're facing here, I would've never said it to you.

I would've left you squirming until you said it on your own.

- And I'm not going to say it. - Fine, don't say it then!

Nadia, right now, we need to figure a way out of this.

Hey... Zakeyya?

Is there something that you need?

Take a closer look at me. Have a good look.

- Why? - It's me, Fekreyya.

But your dark heart is blinding you.

Listen, Zakeyya. Don't you ever mention that name again.

My wife Fekreyya died in a terrible train wreck.

- Where's the money? - What money?

We don't have time to beat around the bush. I said give me the money.

No way! Did you come here to throw false accusations at me?

- Farid! - I said my wife died a long time ago.

- Weren't you listening? - Don't try to elude me.

- Out with Nadia's money! - You think I'd take Nadia's money?

Has it come to this?

- You don't deserve to be a human being. - Hey! Watch your mouth, old woman!

"Fekreyya" she says! Fekreyya was a fine lady.

May she rest in peace.

I said give me Nadia's money!

I said I don't have it. Are you going to kill me or what?

Kill you? I'm too helpless to kill you.

And the life I've been living has taught me that death comes with great relief,

- and you don't deserve that. - It's true, I am bad news.

Now, leave us alone!

Haven't you humiliated me enough? Now you want to humiliate her too?

It's not my fault! Blame it on the circumstances.

Farid, you and I, we're both dead. You need to let Nadia live.

I'm not keeping her from doing that. She can live all she wants.

You're going to ruin her marriage with what you've done.

She'll manage. The groom's father is filthy rich.

He can do without a little cash.

Just relax and cheer up.

Damn you, man. You're still the same.

Take a look at yourself. Very soon, you'll be gone, for better or worse.

Are you wishing for my death?

- May God forgive you. - Farid, where are you going?

I need to take care of some very important business. Listen, Zakeyya.

The kitchen is over there. You can go make yourself a cup of coffee,

maybe you'll feel better. Bye now.

Farid!

Farid.

You think you can just come in here saying that the money is gone, and that's it?

- You need to get us those 500 pounds now! - Right now!

- You think it's our money? - You need to find a way!

Essam. Do you love her to the point of putting yourself in this situation?

- Yes. - And what are you going to do?

- You'll see. - Essam!

- Sir, I need to show you some documents. - I'm busy now.

- But, sir... - Please, leave me now. I'm busy.

- You think this is our money? - Listen, folks.

You don't need to accuse anyone. I have the money.

- You have it? - Yes. I'll return it in a couple of days.

No, Essam, you don't have it. I know it.

- I said I have it! - Essam!

- It's over, Dad. - Are you crazy?

For someone like her?

- I never thought you'd do this. - I know what I'm doing.

- You don't know anything. - I'm free to do whatever I want, Dad.

- Essam, you're crossing the line. - What line? Enough already!

- No one here wants to understand me. - Stop it, Essam.

- I took the money. - Essam!

See? I'm innocent! She disturbed us all!

Traitor! Come with me.

I'll be right back.

Traitor!

Damn you, Farid.

- All in for the odd number. - Easy! Easy!

Okay, you may begin.

Place your bets.

- Three. An odd number. - I win!

That's enough, Farid.

All in for the odd number.

Place your bets.

Three. An odd number!

I win!

My money! My money!

My money! That's it, I'm never going to gamble again.

This the money that I've been losing for twenty years now!

I got it all back now. You'll never get a penny out of me again.

Not a single dime!

You'll never get a single penny out of me again.

Not a single dime!

Not a single penny! None of you!

Not a single dime! Not a single dime!

What's the matter? Speak up!

I'll be right there.

AMBULANCE

Fekreyya... Fekreyya is alive.

Get her back with Nadia.

So, it turns out that Dad was the one who took the money?

This means that Zakeyya is innocent.

Who's Zakeyya? Nadia.

Hello? May I speak to Mr. Ahmed, please?

- You shouldn't have to pay for this. - That's fine.

Hello?

What? Come again, Essam?

We found the money, Dad. I'll explain later.

But please, do your best to get that poor woman released.

Where? Okay.

- Zakeyya is my mother? - Yes.

- Essam! Take me to her, quick! - Right. Let's go.

- Who is it? - Is Mrs. Zakeyya here?

No, son.

Who are you?

What do you want? Answer me.

Come with me, it's okay.

Sit down.

"After such a long absence

That was out of my hands

Here I am, greeting you closely

Here I am, speaking to you closely

Who am I? Where was I?

Where have I come from?

Here I am, Mother

Greeting you with my soul

Let me shake your hand..."

Mother!

Mother!

Mother! Oh, Mother!

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