Original subtitles

Smoking is injurious to health.

Smoking causes cancer.

Smoking is injurious to health.

Smoking causes cancer.

Did anyone come here? - No, Sir.

Search every nook and corner. Spare no one.

Did any stranger come here? - No. Nobody came here.

What's it, Sir? - Who came here?

Move away!

What's it, Sir? - Move away!

There.

Whom have you hidden? Tell the truth!

Have you hidden anyone in here? - No, Sir. No one here.

[Wireless message] All sets, kindly note!

Maoist presence around Thirunelly has been confirmed.

Who all live here?

Did you see anyone? - No, sir.

Move away!

Sir, what's it? What's the issue?

Aha!

You want to know what's the issue after nurturing the Maoists?!

Sir, nobody here has nurtured anyone!

We have women and children here.

Don't employ this sort of violence here!

This is an order from the top.

It doesn't matter who gave you the order,

we won't allow this here!

What's the matter?

We can't let you assault our families based on rumours.

What's your name? - Thankan.

Age? - 42.

Note him down. Thankan, 42 years old.

His crime is providing financial aid and food for the Maoists.

Pamphlets, laptop and mobile with Maoist ideas were confiscated...

Um... from his house. - From his house.

Enough? - Sir...

Oh, no!

Lift him.

Get up!

Does anyone else want to object?

Everybody, get inside!

Come on, walk!

Sir, please...

We are not Maoists, sir.

Please don't harm my husband.

We got nobody else, Sir.

I have just noted the crime.

Whether to make him a Maoist or a terrorist or let go of him

is up to me...

No!

It's up to you.

I'll be in the guest house after 7 O' clock.

No tricks, okay?

[On radio] Good morning. I'm RJ Murukan.

The newspapers speak of Maoist presence in Wayanad.

But in our theatres,

"Bheeshma Parvam" is running successfully.

Maybe you'll need a "Michael Appan" to fight these Maoists.

If "Michael Appan" were to come, dear Maoists...

no God can save you!

Where on earth were you?

Not on Earth but in hell.

Yesterday's prawns hit me hard.

Where's he?

He's in there, getting ready.

Aha! New dress and all!

Doesn't the saying go, always be well-dressed

even for your final farewell?

How's it? Grand, right? - Yeah.

Stop blabbering and leave soon!

I'm ready.

After having a biriyani from Kayikka's,

if I ride at full throttle,

will reach there by daybreak.

Bro...

Be careful.

'PAKALUM PAATHIRAAVUM' [Day and Midnight]

♪ You are my world ♪

♪ And my life ♪

♪ Lord, you are the source Of all wellsprings ♪

♪ You are the Sunrise ♪

♪ And the Sunset ♪

♪ You help us rise unwavering, O Jesus ♪

♪ When I parch in this blazing summer, Unnoticed ♪

♪ Will you be the rainfall Showering on me ♪

♪ O the Love, poured out on the altar ♪

♪ You are the Light, my Lord ♪

♪ When my heart aches in pain ♪

♪ You are my hope, my God ♪

♪ When you come along our paths ♪

♪ The agony turns to feathers ♪

♪ In this life bestowed by you ♪

♪ Sicknesses are far and away ♪

♪ My heart seeks refuge in you ♪

♪ And you fill in me as my guardian ♪

♪ O my Father, rise in me forever ♪

♪ As a guard to my aching heart ♪

♪ O, the Love, poured out on the altar ♪

♪ You are the Light, my Lord ♪

♪ When my heart aches in pain ♪

♪ You are my hope, my God ♪

Dear believers,

is everyone feeling good?

Well, how can one be feeling good, after all!

Isn't everyone facing a lot of many problems?

What's the reason for these problems?

Covetousness and greed!

These two are the reasons behind all human problems.

The God Almighty,

has graced us... - Stop yawning and...

some skills... - and listen to the priest!

All God has given us are debts and famine!

Believe in them and thank Him.

Be quiet. People will hear you.

What's the matter with you, Mom?

I asked you to keep quiet and listen!

An unexplainable power in the universe

is what controls the whole world.

We see that power through Christ here.

The most important thing we need to think about the love between us.

We should never forget the incantation of love,

by which we can bring everyone together,

unite them and be one with them.

Therefore,

I conclude with the prayer,

"May the Lord bless us to live contentedly with what we have."

There's an important announcement.

At the top of the Kurishumala,

in the forest area that shares a border with Karnataka,

the police and forest officers have reported Maoist presence.

If you happen to see anyone alone or in a group,

I request you to inform the police.

[In Tamil] That's not my concern.

Didn't you promise to repay in two months? And then?

Now, you're making excuses?

If you don't repay, I'll take over your land in two months!

Maria... - You beware!

We are at Koluthumala Estate tomorrow. Are you coming?

No, dear.

Mercy, are you going? - No way.

That rascal manager is more annoying than the leeches at the estate!

Neither the interest nor the sum, you paid nothing!

Should I come to your house asking for these?

The crops are at a terrible loss. I'll pay you back at the earliest.

We are leaving then. Have to serve Dad his medicines.

We're leaving too.

Have to stop at Velayudhan's shop on the way.

Come, dear. - Okay.

Hey, scram! - Okay, brother.

Come, let's quickly go!

Mom, greetings!

Gorgeous!

I have been waiting here for so long to see this!

Huh?

No need to get worked up seeing this beauty!

If my father took money from you, ask him.

Okay.

Instead, if you chase me, you'll see my true face!

This anger of yours is what I love.

There's plenty of time.

I'll come home.

We can talk a lot.

Huh? - Come...

Take care, honey.

Hey, Maniyan!

Haven't I warned you a hundred times,

not to come to church on Sundays to collect your money?!

What can I do, Father?!

The only way I can see those guys is if I come to see God.

Because you come here, the believers avoid coming here.

Don't repeat this!

Leave now! - Father...

You are asking me not to come.

But even if you have two months' interest due.

Where else should I go for that? You tell me.

Go ahead, then. Collect on Sundays.

Don't come on any other days, okay?

Whatever! Bye, Father.

Hey, start the Jeep!

Management, do justice!

Expel the manager!

Management, do justice!

Expel the manager!

Ensure women safety!

Management, do justice!

Expel the manager!

Ensure women safety!

Management, do justice!

Stop!

Management, show justice! Expel the manager!

Who wants to wage a protest? You?

These poor girls come to work in these plantations...

not to quench their cravings!

But to get rid of hunger!

Both hunger and cravings are the same.

I need to get something to put them out.

This girl will give in writing that she got no complaints.

She will!

If you keep protesting in the name of this,

I'll tag you as a Maoist, shoot you down, and get myself a medal for it!

Do you hear me?

Everyone, get back to work!

Come on, fast! - Go!

SCRAM! - Come on, leave!

If I see anyone with a flag, I'll throw you in jail!

Got me?!

Much appreciated, sir.

Show your gratitude in the form of currency.

Deliver it to the quarters by evening.

Okay, sir.

Hey, come on.

The kid would've woken up and started crying,

asking for you by now.

James will take care of that.

He might be exhausted watching the kid!

Aha, look who it is!

It's been a while since I saw James around.

My husband was out of town for a while.

Oh, no! I didn't know that.

First time in my 28-year service, someone came to add me to a lottery!

With a lot of dreams!

I don't get him when I try him on the phone.

No issues. I'll wait till the draw happens, right?

We will get going then. I got some work...

Don't hesitate to call me for anything.

Even if it's when James is not around.

Okay, Mother? - Come.

Hey, get the Jeep!

Can't breathe properly with this mask on!

Aha! Where are you both off to?

To America. Do you want to join us?

Er... mm... No.

Why are you retorting to everyone?

That guy clearly knows we are on our way home from church.

And still asks, "Where are you off to?!"

Vareeth... - Hey!

Hey, Maria... Stop there!

Oh! The break is not working!

Where did you go without coming to church?

Will tell you that later. Give me 100 rupees!

I saved that money to buy groceries.

I won't let you drink using that.

It's not for drinking, dear.

In that Thankachan's plantation,

Stephen and others are butchering pork.

This is for buying some.

I'm dying to eat some.

Hasn't it been a while since we had some roast?

Have they kept pork for you, in particular, just for 100 rupees?

I have the rest of the money.

You guys do one thing.

Go fast and get the masala mixture ready.

I'll come in a jiffy.

Hey, I don't have money for groceries...

Ask Velayudhan to add it to our tab.

You go and get things from the shop.

If he sees me, he'll ask for the money we owe him.

Give me that.

Brother, two kilograms of rice,

one kilogram of sugar, half a kilo of onions,

some coriander powder and some chilli powder.

I don't get any of these for free from the market!

I didn't ask them for free.

First, pay the money you owe me.

Will talk then. - Will pay up. For now, please give.

I've been hearing this for so long.

Your dad has money for drinks, though.

Then why can't he give me my money? Come on, leave.

I've got other things to do.

It's not just your crappy shop we got here.

Let me see if I can get these from somewhere else!

Yeah, go fast and see. They are waiting for you!

Why did you have to shout?

What if someone hears?

Get some dried fish from that vegetable shop.

Get it yourself! I can't get ashamed again!

I'll be at Thresia's place.

♪ Charming as the red lotus ♪

♪ Alluring as the flowing tufts ♪

♪ You’re that maiden bloom Lauded by both sky and earth ♪

♪ That Jasmine-like smile Comes as a warmth ♪

♪ She, with her flowing tresses ♪

♪ Enchanting like the blue sky ♪

♪ The one who came to caress Our everyday dreams ♪

Dineshan, get me one more.

One more bottle.

Of course!

Did you come early? - Yes, early...

Then you can leave early.

Get a bottle of toddy!

Vareeth, paying later tactic won't work.

Paul doesn't Vareeth drink here

after shoving money down your throat?

Oh, that's long gone.

Vareeth, better leave before causing me trouble.

I don't need your substandard toddy!

No means no!

Vareeth knows how to distil arrack and drink that!

Then go home, distil and drink, man!

One big distiller he is!

Hey, Chandy, take him from here.

***

Don't ramble too much with me!

Chandy, take him from here!

Vareeth...

Get him away! - Leave me!

What the heck will you do?

Let's arrange some other stuff.

Then I will come.

Vareeth always fails before alcohol and love!

That's one hell of a failure.

Only the ones who experienced it will understand that!

Brother...

Come on, gulp it.

Won't even spare the wasted!

Come here!

Hi, Maria...

Anna, where's your son?

He's playing inside.

Aby, my baby...

Why didn't you come to the church?

He'll cry and scream and chase everyone out if he comes!

That's why I didn't bring him.

I left him with James and came to church.

Toddlers always act crazy.

Is your Mom right, you naughty?

Are you that mischievous?

Anna is with the child again.

Aha!

That's why she rushed home.

Are you?!

Then why didn't you tell me till now?

Kids are God's gift.

Accept them wholeheartedly.

Look who's advising! The one who can't handle her own kids!

Don't you have plans to marry her off?

She is the same age as Anna.

It's not that I don't wish to!

You find a suitable groom for her. The Lord will take care of the rest.

Yeah! That's the Lord's main job! Marrying girls off!

I'm leaving. Okay, my child.

Let us take your leave.

Anna...

Alright. - Bye.

-Bye.

Don't worry about it anymore.

I just said that out of anger.

And they don't need to blow their horn.

James, who had come to collect chit funds,

ran off with Anna, that's all.

Then, they conducted her marriage in the church to avoid a scandal.

Listen...

If a guy like that does come...

you also go.

Somehow, try to get out of this place.

His bloody substandard toddy!

No way it can compete with this arrack!

Vareeth, enough. Come, get up.

After all, it's Sunday.

Your wife and daughter must be waiting for you.

Sunday, my foot!

Both mother and daughter go nuts seeing me.

I am a useless man, after all!

An utter useless!

Do you even know?

My heart burns whenever I see a girl getting married in this town.

I'm such a hopeless father who couldn't

provide a happy life for my own daughter.

Calm down. - Vareeth, get up.

There will be a solution for everything.

Yes. - What solution?!

Everything will be alright.

Come, come.

Come.

Mercy...

Mercy... - Yes.

What's the matter?

Here...

You keep this along with the pepper.

Let's sell everything together in the shop tomorrow.

Mom, pluck two chillies. I'll make tapioca and chutney.

If we wait for Dad to bring pork, we'll starve today as well.

Aunty...

Mother asked to get milk from you.

Oh, no! We don't have milk.

We sold our cow.

Is the milk for you?

No, we drink black tea.

The priest and sexton have come to our home. It's for them.

Wait, I'll give you something.

Here are some sweet rose apples for you.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Police or pilot?

I want to be a priest.

Then, I could eat fish and duck every day.

Also, there will be working only on Sundays.

He's smart!

Alright.

Tell your mom that we sold our cow.

Ah! The pork is here!

Hey! I'll give you one!

Here's your husband bringing pork roast for you.

You were so desperate to give him money.

Darn! I hope I can escape this hell one day!

You shouldn't sulk.

You keep doing such things

and force her to say all this.

Aren't I her father?

Argh! A namesake father won't help. You should feed your family!

You're never sober!

Debts across the town and we're tortured by loan sharks!

If you couldn't... - Hey!

Go inside!

Getting lippy at your father, huh?!

[Vareeth murmuring in sleep] Shashi, take your card!

Come.

Eh?! What's this?!

O Jesus!

Looks like Vareeth is resting in peace!

Father, slowly. Watch your step.

It's you, Father?

Praise be to Jesus Christ!

Forever and ever!

VAREETH: He's a fraud, bloody fraud! I can't trust him.

He loses his sense when sleeping.

Once loaded, everyone behaves the same. No sense at all!

What brings you here, Father?

I came to give you the money for making the wine and bread.

Thommichan, give her the money.

Here you go, 3000 rupees.

I deliberately didn't pay you at church in the morning.

If Vareeth finds it out, he may drink for that money as well.

He now owes money not only to the toddy shop

but also to Thommi, who brews arrack.

Dear, send Vareeth to the retreat centre I mentioned.

If he attends Fr. Elamel's retreat, he won't touch liquor again!

And have no cravings after that!

He's never going to stop drinking, Father.

I'm only concerned about my daughter.

Dear, you wait peacefully.

Lord will show you the way.

God will not forsake the hands that beg his mercy.

His angels will descend to the earth in all their glory.

The Lord will not test those who love him. I'm sure of it.

Dears, let me take your leave.

They will come and collect the wine and bread.

Alright. - Okay, then.

You wait and see. Your Angels will fly and come!

Brother, a strong tea for me.

Maoist presence in Thirunelly.

Police are... - Sir, your tea.

Yes.

We have hardly three or four tapioca roots left now.

Need to plant new ones.

And for what? To feed that bloody loan shark!

Maria Chechi...

Maria Chechi...

What's the matter, Sir?

Can you please refill this with drinking water?

Vareeth is blind drunk, isn't he?

It's Sunday, after all!

Lucky him! Every day is Sunday for him.

I'll get you water.

Does all this land have title deeds?

No, Sir. These are forest lands.

Mostly encroached by people over the years.

Most of them are migrated farmers.

They are of help to us.

After the boundary of this house, it's forest land, right?

Actually, they only own fifty-six cents of land.

The rest of the land in which they are farming in forest land.

Won't we get tired after climbing this forest and mountain?

Then they provide us with water and food.

Oh, no! Not for free, sir.

Instead, we give them honey and other

stuff that we get from Adivasi people.

Here you go, Sir.

Why are you entering the forest now, at this unusual time?

We are in search of Maoists in the forest.

Yes, the priest mentioned it in church this morning.

Yes, yes. Shall we go?

Bye, Maria Chechi.

Is it morning again?

Maria, get me some water.

Huh?

What happened, dear?

I am unable to start the bike.

I can see that.

I mean, what happened to the bike?

If I knew it, I would have repaired it, right?!

Is there any workshop nearby?

You may have to go back to the town for the workshop.

Or you have to cross the forest and the check post into Karnataka.

Your phone won't help.

There's no range here.

Awesome!

Can I catch a taxi from here to get someone from the workshop?

You won't get a taxi here.

Hardly a few policemen and Forest officers use this route.

That too, not that frequent.

Then occasionally, young people like you

would take this route to cross the forest and go to Mysore.

Crazy fellas!

What else to say?

A jeep comes through this way every day except Sunday,

to pick up the daily wage workers. That's it.

I was on my way to Mysore. Then my bike broke down.

Oh!

Mother, can I have some drinking water?

I'll go and get a glass. - It's okay. I'll drink from this.

It's Corona everywhere. I will get you a glass.

I already got infected once.

Now for the next three months, I'll have good immunity power, it seems.

You may, then.

You may park your bike inside.

If you are lucky, some vehicle might come.

Come.

Can you please lend a hand?

Why not?!

A bullet!

Come.

Don't slip.

Hold, hold! - His bike broke down.

Why are you fishing for trouble by sheltering a stranger?

Don't you remember what the priest said in the morning?

Come on! Look at his face. He's noble and innocent!

As if you can read his face!

I just warned you. Suit yourself!

That way...

Park it there.

There? - Yeah.

Got to dry some nutmegs and chillies on the courtyard.

That's alright.

Right here.

Still, what's wrong with this bike?!

No idea what's wrong.

Let me take that mat.

The petrol evaporates under the sunlight.

Where are you from?

I... I'm from Kochi.

I'm a wildlife photographer.

I came here knowing of a road to Mysore through the forest.

Wild... What fort?!

Wildlife photography!

Like, clicking photos of elephants, tigers and all.

That's cool.

Lucky that your bike broke down here.

That's true.

Or else you would've got trapped inside the forest!

Yes, Thank God! - Come inside.

Be seated.

There's a chance that some crazy guy like you will come through this way.

What do you do, Dad?

Is it okay if I call you Dad?

Oh, yes! Why not!

Anyway, you'll be our son's age!

Am I right?

We are farmers.

We used to have enough land of our own.

We lost everything.

Now, this house is all we've got.

Sometimes, we go for plantation work.

And at other times, we do a bit of farming here.

Is there no hotel or resort near here?

You will have to go to town for that.

The one we had here got closed as they had no guests.

Please don't mind.

If no vehicles pass through this way,

can you accommodate me here tonight?

Don't do it for free. I'll pay you the money

I would have paid for the hotel.

Uh-oh! That's not the case.

This is a poor house with fewer facilities.

That's alright.

Just spread a mat for me here.

And a morsel from the food you eat.

Why are you both looking at me?

As if I'm the one who takes all the decisions here!

You may host him. But take money for that.

Sure, I'll pay the money.

Here it is, a thousand rupees.

Just a thousand? - Eh?!

A thousand won't do.

Pay 2000, and you can sleep inside the room.

Shucks!

If you sleep outside, an elephant or a leopard may catch you.

Isn't 2000 rupees a bit too much?

Even an excellent first-class hotel takes only a thousand for rent.

There're no first-class hotels here, right?

It'll cost this much to stay here. Take it if you want.

Screwed it!

Here you go!

Come.

Come inside, son.

No, no. I'll take it. - It's alright. I'll take it.

Come inside. - I'll take it.

It's okay. - Okay then.

Make way.

Come inside, son.

Vareeth, brother...

I went to the church hoping to see you.

But you weren't there!

That's why I came here myself.

What shall I do?

I gave you ample time.

I asked for something...

You guys come to a decision.

Can you give us a little more time?

Take all the time you need.

But will you be able to pay the money and interest in the said time?

That...

Tell me.

There is no use if I get this house.

If I take the house, your laments and tears

will remain on this soil like a curse!

Dear God!

I can't bear that!

Vareeth...

Which is why I'm telling you.

Marry off your daughter to me.

I will treat her like a queen!

I'm not taking her as my mistress but as my wife! What do you say?

PAH!

Stop barking and eat from your plate, you bloody dog!

I won't leave without getting what I want!

Whether it's the money...

or the girl!

I want it in five days.

If not, you will have to leave this place with your bloody family!

Don't you dare forget! You've five days!

Do you get me, Vareeth?

I'll pay you back for everything.

Feed the dog properly.

Or it will be hungry!

If it's hungry, it will get furious.

If it's furious, it will bite you!

Shall I leave?

Bye, honey.

Hey!

Jesus!

Who are they?

What's the problem? - Hey, you!

Have you come to solve our problems?

Not all your problems...

But aren't their problems which we can solve too?

Right, Mom?

I had loaned money from him for agricultural purposes.

All the crops got ruined in the last flood.

I pledged this house and property to get the money.

Now we are in the plight of leaving this house!

If not...

he wants me to give her in marriage to him.

Give her in marriage to him?!

Wow!

Why? Do you have no good guys in this town?!

It's not because we like it, but...

we have no other choice.

Don't worry.

Everything will be fine.

Mercy...

Get that room ready!

Oops!

What? - Mom asked me to clean this room.

Oh! What's there to clean here?!

It has been a while since I lived in such a clean room!

That too at such a cheap rate!

Was that supposed to be funny?!

Note it down on a piece of paper.

I will read it when I've time.

Will there be water in the bathroom?

Or should I draw from the well?

If it's to take a bath, there's a stream down there.

Otherwise, you will have to draw.

Oh, you have a stream and all!

Hey,

don't bow your head or surrender

yourself in front of some moneylender.

Don't worry about that.

Someone will come for you. For sure!

Until then, be patient.

And if nobody comes...

we will manifest someone. Okay?

Hey...

Mercy...

Mercy...

Mom, come here.

What is it? - Come.

Look at this!

Good God!

Why does a photographer need so much gold and money?

This must be that guy's hard-earned money.

You close it up.

If this goes missing,

we will have to take up that responsibility as well!

Where's that guy?

He went down to the stream for a bath.

I'll run to the toddy shop

and get some toddy for appam. Okay?

Mercy...

We have no idea who or what he is.

Dad has gone to Kariachan's plantation to harvest turmeric.

Call him in case of anything.

Okay? Then I'll go.

God will not forsake the hands that beg his mercy.

His angels will descend to the earth in all its glory!

If such a suitable guy comes... you also leave.

Don't worry about that.

Someone will come for you. For sure!

Is this where you always bathe and do your laundry?

The stream dries up in the summer. Till then, this is it.

Did you take the vaccine?

Mom took it when a camp was set up at the church.

Dad says Corona won't affect the ones who drink!

Then instead of the vaccine, we can serve everyone a peg!

Ask Dad directly.

Where is he?

Gone to booze? - Both of them went out.

Oh, no! Did Mom leave as well?

Don't worry. I've kept the bag safe.

Hey, can I ask you something?

Why do you need so much money while travelling?

There are some debts...

and some responsibilities.

I need to marry off a girl.

And I need to get married too.

Who do you need to marry off? - My sister.

Have you found a girl, to get married to?

Yes, indeed.

But have to inform the ones who need to know.

Enjoy your bath and come.

♪ My mind blossomed into cardamom florets ♪

♪ My body filled with cheers galore ♪

♪ Here comes the roots ♪

♪ In pursuit of you, my river ♪

♪ If not the tree ♪

♪ Your shade, I’ll be ♪

♪ And be your queen Swaying in fragrance ♪

♪ Come to me, let's barter our feelings away ♪

♪ Like a fantasy, these evergreen trees Turn into mighty rivers ♪

♪ Will you come on these cold nights To collect the flowers I gather? ♪

♪ Like the Nila River kissing my ankles In a summer dream ♪

♪ Will you flow and fondle? ♪

♪ And never forsake To be a part of my life forever ♪

Haa! Stop... stop!

Go reverse!

She's getting prettier with each day!

Sir...

Isn't that the chick on whom moneylender Maniyan has his eyes on?

Oh!

Isn't Maniyan one of our important guys?!

So, the ones special to Maniyan are special to us as well!

What's up? Has someone got in without any of us knowing?

Not like that...

There's a newfound glow and joy on your face. So, I asked.

Janaki Sir was simply enquiring

if someone found his way into your heart.

Let me know if Maniyan pesters you too much.

I'll bring him to the station and give him a good dressing down.

You only have to come when summoned.

Oh, no!

Won't we need the complainant when Maniyan is brought to the station?

I have no complaints. I'm going.

That diamond in this nasty town isn't letting me hold it!

Come on, start the vehicle!

Aha! Looking beautiful!

Now you have the look of a bride!

It will be perfect if we can find a suitable guy too!

Can I ask something? - What?

Can I try on that jewellery just once?

It's just a desire. I will return it immediately.

Why not? You can try them on.

Come on, try this.

It looks good.

There's one more item.

I don't know if it's your size.

How dare you! Dirty-minded!

Dirty-minded, huh?!

How is lifting my leg to put on the anklet dirty?

It's your mind that is dirty!

I don't need this!

Who are you?

You will know who and what I am

over the course of time.

For the time being, no one should know what happened here.

Mercy...

You got me, right?

Where has she gone?

Here you are!

Come fast.

Keep this in the kitchen.

Help your dad first.

My back is killing me.

What's the matter?

Why do you look dull?

Tell me, dear.

Nothing, Dad.

Son...

what will you have for dinner?

Rice or chapati?

Nothing specific, Mom. Anything will do.

The parish hall of our church is getting inaugurated.

We are making the bread and wine for the Holy Mass.

So, if you need anything special, do tell us.

In that case, can you make chicken curry for me?

Whoops!

Since I am always travelling, I'm fed up with hotel food.

I feel like having a home made chicken curry.

Not for free, of course.

I'll pay for it.

That's it? I will get it ready in a jiffy!

Mercy, slaughter that red rooster from the coop.

I'll freshen up and come right away.

Okay, then you go freshen up, Dad. I'll just go out.

Are you going to buy booze?

Not for that. Just to have a look around...

Dear, please don't misunderstand.

The police are nabbing strangers, saying...

there's Maoist presence in the forest!

You need to be careful.

That's alright, Mom. I'll take care.

Let me take it.

Maria, get me the oil and soap.

And then... - What?

If you want to buy anything, make a list.

I'll take a shower and go to the store.

Vareeth! - Vareeth...

What happened, Chandy? What's the matter?

The wild boar has destroyed the plantation.

Jesus! How many times has this happened!

Maria, we've lost everything!

What's it? - Come fast!

How long will you test us, oh, Jesus!

Mom...

Oh, dear Jesus!

My Lord!

Listen,

don't be so worried.

Shouldn't we get some food ready by the time that guy is back?

Here,

go and buy these things.

Don't forget to buy a can for the wine.

Please don't go to the toddy shop.

Didn't I warn you that something is amiss?

What if that is his hard-earned money?

Will someone carry their hard-earned

money with them when they go for a trip?

Even if that is true, why does he have a gun?

Jesus!

A gun?!

Did you notice something, Mom?

He walked in only after the forest officers collected water and left.

I'm sure he has something to do with the Maoists.

Dear, shall we inform the police, then?

So that the police can nab us for taking rent and keeping him here?!

I can't sleep even one night in peace!

I really hope this night is over quickly.

We need to send him away in the morning itself.

I don't think he'll leave this place soon.

Let's see how it goes.

Go and get the rooster from the coop.

Mom... Mom...

Get me the knife.

Give some water before you butcher it.

For what joy? It's going to die anyway!

Get the knife!

Here you go.

This knife, really?! You can't even slice a banana with this!

Hold this.

Enough! Hold this.

My head is spinning.

You hold it.

I'll slaughter it.

Mom...

Will you give away your hard-earned money to some random person?

Why would we just give away the money we worked hard for?

Exactly, which means he did not work hard for that money.

Huh?!

Otherwise, why would he pay 2000 rupees for just a night's stay

and 500 rupees for a single meal?

Then?

Either he swindled money out of someone

or he stole it by endangering someone.

Why else would he carry a gun?

Whatever, it's just this one night's headache for us.

Then, he will leave.

We only have time until he leaves.

If we get all the money in his bag.

All our problems will be solved.

Right, Mom?

Eh?!

What are you saying?!

Isn't that his money?

It's his money as long as he is alive.

Otherwise...

it is ours!

Isn't it, Mom?

Are you out of your mind?!

Do you even know what are you saying?

Why did we kill this rooster?

To eat it.

That's all!

One has to die to feed the other.

So?

We must kill.

You are insane!

Completely insane!

After five days, we will be on the streets.

Or I'll be that Tamil man's mistress!

Other than suicide, do you have any other option to suggest?

This is my last chance to escape from this hell. Please let me!

So? Will you kill him for that?

What are you up to?

Mom, nobody knows anything.

Not a soul knows that he got all this jewellery and money.

Even if someone finds out,

we killed a Maoist who came to attack us with a gun! That's all!

Listen, see...

I've bought everything you asked me to.

Did you hear what she's saying?

I've bought some veggies as well. It will last us for a few days.

What the hell are you saying?

She is saying that we should kill that guy.

We must kill him.

If he needs to be killed, then we should.

It is not as easy as you think.

Based on whatever you said, he is a criminal!

Someone who's capable of doing anything!

Besides, he has got a gun.

Don't worry about it.

I'll remove the gun without his knowledge.

In that case,

prepare his last supper.

I'll handle the rest.

Up until this moment in life,

I haven't done anything for my child.

What kind of father am I if I can't even do this for her?

Now, listen to me very careful...

What's up?

What are the three of you conspiring?

Has the plot to kill the chicken only begun?

No, that's over.

Now just need to add the masala and start cooking.

Start it, pronto! I'm getting hungry.

Do not miss a second...

or a single opportunity from now on!

Geez! I got scared!

What's it, Dad? - Dinner will be ready soon.

I'm going out. I will be right back.

To the toddy shop?

Got this habit of drinking two pegs before dinner.

I'll come soon. - Don't delay further. Carry on.

Why are you standing there all scared?

If it's about the gun, don't worry.

I don't use it that often.

But neither do I hesitate to use it if a situation arises!

That is...

I was asked to give you the bread and wine.

I made these for the church.

Ah! Bread and wine!

It's believed to be the body and blood

of Christ who sacrificed himself for mankind!

Hmm... give.

Hey man! This is your third bottle!

Don't make excuses when it's time to leave...

Dineshan, Get me another bottle!

What?

No need to look at your boss!

Vareeth hasn't come for your charity!

We anyway don't have toddy for charity!

Here! Shove this down your boss's throat!

Go and get a bottle now!

He's messing with me!

What a guy!

Yeah, bring it on! - This is a bit too much, Vareeth.

Nuisances come knocking on my door!

To kill my peace!

Ugh! Looking at him gulping down!

Mom, is the food ready?

Umm... yes, almost done.

Just waiting for the rice to be cooked.

After all, isn't this his last supper?

It will take some time!

Please shut your mouth!

Maria...

Maria...

It looks like it's Thommichan.

You watch the curry. I'll send him away.

Else, he will wait here until the bread and wine is ready!

Mariya...

We came to get the bread and wine. Is it ready?

This... this early?

I mean, the wine is ready.

But the bread is only getting made.

Oh! - You can leave.

My husband will deliver it.

Tell him not to gorge on that wine are on the way!

Then, shall we leave? - Okay.

Make it fast, okay? - Sure.

What's the matter, Thoma?

I sense something fishy.

It's just your mind.

It's nothing.

Where did this man go?!

As always, no one supports me for anything!

Hey! - Shut up!

You're the one who ruined my life!

At least now, if I don't do something for myself,

I'll rot in this hell forever!

What are you up to? Huh?

Move away!

One spot of toddy, and there he goes!

Such a good-for-nothing father!

Calm down!

Dad will come.

With this night passing,

all my dreams will be doomed!

There's no point waiting for your husband!

He can never do anything right!

I know what to do!

Move aside!

I said move away, Mom! - Stop, wait!

Please listen to me.

Don't let the blood spill in this house.

Wait!

We can poison him.

Poison?!

Yes.

The pesticide we bought for cardamom is in the storeroom.

We can mix that in the food...

we serve him.

Enough.

Did you add some special ingredient, Mom?

Huh?

Nice aroma!

Quick! I'm starving!

I'll bring it now. You be seated. - Okay.

Enough.

Mom, take a seat.

Umm... no.

We will eat later.

Alright.

Were you the one who killed, Mom?

I've heard that your hands will shiver after killing a rooster.

That's why I asked.

Oh, no!

What happened to your hand?

Oh, this?

Erm...

I tripped and fell on my way back.

Let me wash my hands and come.

I've kept water outside.

No need to draw from the well.

Okay.

What's the matter with you, Mom?

Erm... that was... I...

Oh, no, Mom, it's the forest officers!

You go and tell that guy not to come to the table now.

Let me check.

Maria Chechi...

What cold weather!

Hey, Jimmy! Hush!

Get us three cups of coffee!

One without sugar, for sir.

Sure, I will bring it right away.

Nice smell!

It seems like there's something

special for dinner tonight.

Umm... that...

We had a rooster.

We prepared him for a curry today.

Aha!

Then no need for coffee.

We are leaving only after dinner!

Hey, no need for that.

We will eat from the quarters.

Sir, we don't have such formalities here.

It will be too late by the time we get back

to the quarters and cook something.

Feel at home.

Am I right, Maria Chechi?

Yes. - Come on. Let's eat and go.

Please take a seat. - Come on, sir.

Come, sit down.

Aha! Everything's already served!

No, sir. Please don't eat that.

I'll get another one. - Why is that?

I... I ate from it. - Oh!

I'll get you a fresh plate.

Mercy, get that plate of curry.

What happened?

You look flustered!

I hit my leg on the threshold.

Don't rush. We are in no hurry.

We came at the right time. - True.

This is what you call a stroke of luck! It exists.

Yes, exactly!

Enough.

Enough.

Jimmy! No! Shoo!

Can't you listen?!

Go! Shoo!

Don't shoo him away, Maria Chechi!

Poor guy!

Anyway, the food fell on the floor. Let him eat it.

What a smell!

Sir? - Yes.

The chicken curry was superb, Maria Chechi.

Wasn't it, sir? - Yes, really good food.

By the way, Maria Chechi,

when we come tomorrow morning, we'll bring two extra bottles of honey.

That I promise. We'll get going then.

What happened to this fellow? Why is he lying like this?

He usually naps like this...

after a meal.

Best watchdog ever!

Okay, let's leave then.

Oh, Christ!

If they found out...

Mom, serve him dinner. I'll take care of this.

Go!

Dear Jesus!

Son...

They left. You can come.

So what if I had to wait a bit longer?

I finally got to taste the food cooked by your hands!

Ouch!

Come fast! - Vareeth!

You keep eating, son. I'll go check it out.

What happened?

Where's Vareeth? - He went out. Hasn't come back yet.

The elephant's on a rampage there!

We have to chase it away before it ruins everything.

Call him! - Where have you kept the spears?

It's in the storeroom? - Storeroom? Come, bro!

Come on, get down!

Hey! Wait...

Oh, no!

Oh, Jesus!

Here, look over here. - Come on, fast!

Here, this way...

Here... Come in through here.

Lift that basket and check. - Yeah, I got it!

Here, hold this. - Be careful.

Got it! - Come, let's go.

Chandichan, come fast!

I've got no words.

It's after a very long time that I have such tasty food!

Now I can die in peace!

What happened, Vareeth? Why did you jerk? Huh?

What happened? - Nothing! Move!

You gave him, right?

After seeing our Jimmy die...

I just couldn't do it anymore!

So, you are worried about some stranger.

But you don't care if your own daughter rots and dies!

You!

Such a worthless, good-for-nothing mother and father!

Why didn't you just kill me at birth?

HEY!

I don't need anybody!

I've only got myself.

And I'm enough!

Dear...

[Police wireless message] All stations, please note:

A herd of elephants has surrounded the road

200 metres ahead of the Muthanga check post.

Sir, it's not like these Maoists only come by road, right?

This won't be for the Maoists.

If Janaki Sir is drudging it out in this cold,

there's definitely something big at stake!

Hello, Sir. This is Janaki. - Where are you?

I'm on duty, sir.

I have some information to pass on.

Vehicle number KL 07 CM 8055.

A young man has crossed Thirunelli check-post

on a black bullet at 10:30 this morning.

After crossing the border,

he has not passed the Karnataka check-post until now.

Either he's a Maoist

or someone who came to help the Maoists.

Otherwise, he must have met with some accident.

You need to do a detailed search in those areas, including houses

and find that person within 24 hours.

I've mailed you the details. - Okay, sir. I'll start right away.

Okay.

Vareeth, please forgive me.

I'll never ever trouble you again.

Who are you? What do you want?

Deed, Vareeth's deed.

Vareeth's deed?

I've hardly received any money or interest from him.

Both your money and interest are in there.

I loaned him money for farming. That didn't happen.

So now Maniyan's going to start farming there!

Because that is one of my most favourite beautiful spot!

Isn't it?

Before this night ends...

the deed of that house and everything you have of them,

should be back in their hands.

If your eyes ever fall on my family or your feet touch that land...

This is Michael's word!

Vareeth's son, Michael!

I'm giving back your documents like your son asked me to.

Please tell your son.

Dear...

Vareeth, get the money!

This is my Jeep's key. Lend me some cash.

I need some cash.

I don't have money.

Give me the cash... or else this will do!

Are you fighting me?

Give it to me!

MOM!

Oh-no! My dear...

Oh, dear...

Oh dear... open your eyes...

Hey! Michael...

Michael... stop there! - Oh, my child!

I'll kill you if I ever see you here again!

Hey! Please come here! Oh, my dear!

Maria...

Hey, Maria!

Where's he?

Oh, dear!

Dear son, please wake up...

Please open your eyes...

Please open your eyes...

I'm asking you, please wake up, dear!

Please open your eyes!

Michael...

Oh, my dear son! Michael!

Eh! - Please wake up!

Get up, my son...

Open your eyes...

Open your eyes, Michael...

Maria...

Michael...

This is our son...

We did this to you...

Oh, my dear son!

Oh, no...

Someone will come for you.

Don't worry. Everything will be fine.

My son...

What do you do, Dad?

Is it okay if I call you Dad? - Oh, yes! Why not!

Anyway, you'll be our son's age!

Ask him to open his eyes!

That's our son...

So what if I had to wait a bit longer?

I finally got to taste the food cooked by your hands!

Oh, my dear son...

Couldn't you have waited till Dad came?

Couldn't you wait, huh?!

She's the reason behind all this!

She and her damned greed!

You even made us a part of this bloody sin, didn't you?!

Do you know how many times my son called me "Mom" today...

I never knew...

Dawn is about to break.

Let them come...

The police or the army...

Let everyone come!

Let the police come...

I don't want to live as the mother...

who killed her own son!

Nobody needs to live!

Her damned greed!

You even made us a part of this bloody sin, didn't you?!

Oh, my dear son...

Dear son, huh? What now?

The mother who birthed him couldn't recognise her own son!

In all this time, couldn't he have told us?! Huh?!

Where was he when we were struggling with debts and hunger?

Was he here to face all that?!

Wasn't it me who suffered everything?!

Isn't it me who is still suffering?!

Dear son, my foot!

I don't want to live as the mother...

who killed her own son!

Nobody needs to live!

Let the police come...

Let them take us...

Then everyone will be at peace.

Let the police come and take everyone...

Who wants to die? Tell me, who wants to die?

HERE! LOOK HERE! Do you want to die, Dad?

Mom, do you want to go with your dear son?

Listen to me!

I don't want to die!

I don't want to die!

I want to live!

At least from now on, I want to live!

[Gunshots with screams]

Maoist attack in Wayanad.

Three members of a family were killed.

The daughter was kidnapped.

I would have believed this news like everyone else...

if I had not found this diary.

MICHAEL: After many years, I'm finally at my home today.

Poverty and hardships have

completely changed my Dad, Mom and sister.

Even the grudge I had for my Dad...

seems like it is fading away.

I yearn to hug my Mom tight, and lie with my head on her lap.

The smiles and playfulness on Mercy's face have vanished.

My heart longed to tell them that

It's their son Michael, who has come

with a bag full of money and enough gold

to marry off my sister and end all their troubles.

My dream is to live with them,

at least for a day, as a total stranger...

That was what changed everything...

I'm the reason.

For the wrongful desire that grew in Mercy's mind.

She will never be able to face me

if she ever comes to know I'm her brother.

So, leaving behind the gold for her wedding

and enough money to clear my family's debts,

I'm going back, forever...

Let them live happily...

in peace for the years to come.

Only then will I be able to sleep in peace.

Sir, I want to live.

Let the story you cooked up for the media and the people to believe...

remain as it is.

However,

there's a slight edit from my end.

The girl kidnapped by Maoists...

found shot dead.

You, who killed your father, mother and your brother is...

unworthy for this earth.

[Gunshot]