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This is a passport picture, we've enlarged it

We couldn't find anything else.

We did it together for the visa for France.

How cruel his face looks in this picture.

No, he always looks like that in pictures.

Attention passengers for the 211 Lebanese Airline MEA to Paris.

Please could all passengers head towards security.

- So, you finished your papers? - Yes, we're done.

- I wish I could stay with you. - Stop, that's enough.

But we're going to miss you, when will you join us?

This is the last call you have to go.

Foad had decided not to return with Huda. He wanted to severe ties with everyone.

He wanted to travel alone with us.

Foad never took anything seriously.

Leaving the party messed his life up.

Not just the party, nothing was working for him,

- home, university, Huda. - But he had music.

- Nothing but music. - That's true he lived here for a while.

Talal and I lived with him, we had the same delusions.

Foad never cared about anything.

And this music, this trip, this idiocy? And at the end, an overdose took his life?

That's not true, Foad committed suicide.

The security situation has deteriorated sharply in the morning,

fighting resumed on the lines,

and shells landed at the center of residential neighborhoods.

Official sources said that a number of deaths

and wounded were victims of artillery exchanges.

They must have kidnapped someone. So, someone was kidnapped instead.

Honestly, nothing is clear.

They must find his son. Otherwise, this young man you just saw,

you'll read about him in the news.

...new action with political movements.

Damn you and them.

it's the same thing everyday worse than before.

- Where are you coming from? - The airport.

Go ahead.

Kamal, how are you?

- Hello, Talal come in for some tea - It must be on tonight. What's wrong?

They are all alerted tonight.

No, stay with him.

Thurayya? You're late dear, where were you?

You made me worried.

They were saying on the radio that the situation is really bad.

- No, there's nothing there. - Did they leave in peace?

- I passed by Foad's parents - God help them poor folk.

- Did you get me batteries? - I forgot.

It's okay. I'll get them tomorrow.

Did you hear that?

He's crying again.

I hear him every night.

No, I can't hear

Didn't he overdose and kill himself?

I'm sure he was aware of that.

Foad wasn't living, he was always acting.

In the end he chose this death.

You know, sometimes I envy him.

Do you still want us to travel?

My hair is thinning out.

Do you think I'm older?

Did you see Foad's picture?

It's unbelievable how defiant his eyes are.

And when? When he was shattered, defeated.

I'm so pissed off.

I don't know, I'm so pissed off.

Talal, are you sure we're getting each other?

It's about time you figure out what you want.

When Foad left Huda, you felt odd.

And you thought about doing the same, didn't you?

Sometimes I feel you don't love me.

I'm blabbering.

Now can you tell me where are you planning on traveling?

Do you still want us to?

You know my situation, and you know this war means nothing to me.

Thurayya, I have nothing to do with this.

But at the same time I don't want to be on the outside.

We can't be outside this war.

I don't want anything. I just want to be with you.

- Ghazi, how are you? - Hi, Thurayya is Talal here?

Yes, why?

The guys are asking about him excuse us but it's urgent.

Your mother needs you.

The guys came to our place early at the crack of dawn.

- Good morning, friend. - Hello what is it? Okay, I'm coming.

Hurry up. I'll call you later.

They're here! They're here, they have arrived.

Call Rifa'at.

Hello, Hani. Sir, I'm being patient but hear me out.

Much bigger than that. No, I can't wait anymore.

You know that the kidnapping of the Beik shakes the country up.

The place is upside down.

No, no, there's not much time.

He either steps away from this or he lets me handle it.

Honestly! He's been missing for 48 hours and nothing has turned up.

No, no, don't say that. All right.

Yes.

I have no doubt, I have no doubt at all.

Yes, yes. That's my opinion as well.

One moment.

Welcome, Talal Beik.

Salim!

Talal Beik, welcome.

- Don't worry - Yes, but it's been over four days, Joyce.

Take time into consideration, it happens all the time.

Definitely tomorrow, don't forget.

You humiliated us in front of them.

He went out in a zigzag back and forth, what's wrong with you?

Seriously, there are snipers.

I will show you!

How's Abou El Nobol, the boss of you all?

He's asking how many of you are there at the center?

I can't answer him, those are military secrets.

How was the attack?

- As soon as it got dark-- - Wait a minute

Can we talk to them about the political context of the war?

Did they understand that our war is diplomatic?

Come on, do you think they're here to hear that?

How about you give an application and enlist them in the party?

Damn whoever put you in those positions. Miss, would you please translate?

Friend, these people want action. Action! Abou Fersheyeh, carry on.

We came up with a plan to attack from sea--

Hold up, you.

Friend, does this happen when you place a weapon

- in undisciplined hands? - Oh my, with the undisciplined members.

Are you in a hurry 'Guevara, sir'? Are you freeing Angola?

Hold still already.

Brother, raise this up a bit.

Remove it!

Picture!

- Hello, Abou El Nobol. - Hey, Samir what's up today?

- Take care of this, will you? - What is this crap?

They didn't even make this during the world war.

- You can sell if for 50 LL. - I wouldn't buy it for scrap.

- Then another would. - Good riddance.

Hello, Abou El Nobol, it's been a while.

- How come you're not around? - I'm around, you know.

Where? Enough of this. So what? Are you fighting?

We're your pupils, Abou El Shouk.

Enough of this already Nabil, an eye for an eye.

- As you wish, you're our boss you know? - Come here, friend

So, Abou El Nobol, not tough enough anymore?

I'm getting used to it.

Did you get the money?

- Come on, Sami! - Bastard!

Where is he? Sami, where is he?

He's on the ground under the wheels. Were you even able to wait for anyone?

What wheels? You just cost me 100 LL. You ruined it.

- 100 LL or a million, we're screwed. - What am I going to do about Shawki now?

What am I going to do about Shawki now?

Perfect! You're going to get us hurt.

Careful with Hassan.

My eyes!

My eyes!

He needs a doctor fast!

Call the doctor! You shut up!

Calm down, Doctor. Give him a shot.

Do something before I bring this hospital down on you.

Hassan, one moment, he was shot on the front.

- My eyes. - Hassan, friend, calm down.

Give him something anything, give him anything.

Kamal? Bomb. I'll blow everything up.

Kamal? What crappy stuff is this?

Calm down. Calm yourself down.

- It happens, your father traveled? - Yesterday.

You can come whenever you want.

In two days time, maximum a week.

Something will turn up, either this or that. Don't worry.

Shouldn't I prepare anything?

Tell me, why did you stay in Beirut?

University.

- I hope he gets well soon. - Hey, what are you doing here?

Are you okay?

You don't recognize me?

You, from that time with the TV. Well, hello, hello.

She was with us at the front, you'd like her.

So...

Nothing, it's just one of the guys got shot. A break-in with guns.

Is it serious?

Four or five shots to the head he should be out in a couple of days.

- Were you at the front as well? - I go around one hell of a job.

We went with the guys, asked if the area was clear,

they said it was.

But as soon as we got there, it was as if hell greeted us.

You don't know who's your friend and who's your foe. And then it clashed.

Hassan got shot.

Everyone left him.

They fled and no one picked him up.

What will I tell his mother?

But he was lucky enough I was there and I picked him up. Well, Sami and I.

Everyone else fights on one front, we fight on all.

All snipers have messed with us.

But no killed or wounded that we hadn't done in.

- Your name is Nabil, isn't it? - Abou El Nobol, Miss...

- Thurayya. - Thughaya.

No, Thurayya.

Thughayya. Thurayya.

Which newspaper do you work for?

A prestigious newspaper. It's all in French.

Culture-- It is Culture.

By the way, I have awesome picture for you.

- Why don't you come pick them up, yes? - Yes, I'll come. Yes?

By the way, are you okay?

Do you need anything?

The line is not connecting I'm sure. Don't be upset, dear.

- Let me do it for you. - No, it's all right there are no lines.

I wanted to tell you that I heard knocking in the morning.

My, these days you can't trust to open up for anyone.

You're mature now and all grown up, you don't need to be told.

Here, we are on their turf.

Come now, it won't be long, the French are coming.

- Turn the light off. - Stop being silly.

- Come on now. - Stop!

Thurayya?

Will you take care of yourself?

- Thurayya, what is it? - You didn't hear?

- No, what is it? - You didn't read the news?

- I was up till 4:00 a.m. - I'd been trying to call you all night.

Where were you?

- I have a major headache. - Talal's dad.

What about him?

They kidnapped him. No one knows anything about him.

Seriously? Come on.

You didn't call him?

- How can I? - No lines, the roads are blocked

- What are we going to do now? - Hold on. Let's see what's going on.

- We have to do something. - Come on, Thurayya. Hold on.

Let's see what's going on, my head hurts. Let me read the news.

No, no, no, Talal, what a mess. God can't help him now.

- What? - Calm down.

I personally won't go near him. Joyce can help.

Are you hanging out with Joyce these days?

She's a really cute girl.

I never spoke to her much when she used to be with that Phillip.

What happened to him? He left after the first round?

So what if he did? Are the ones staying heroes?

I'm not a hero but I know I'm staying. Why you ask? I don't know.

Why are you staying?

Now you ask me that?

What is this?

- Talal got it last week. - Talal?

Fine then, don't work.

Unbelievable. Leave me alone.

I've told them a 100 times not to come in this room without me.

Ziad, who had foul on the table? Foul? Seriously, foul?

How am I supposed to work now?

Leave me alone.

I'm not opening up. Nothing is done. I've ruined two films already.

- Buzz off! How am I supposed to work now? -Nabil?

Oh, hello, that was you? Come in, come in.

You should have said it was you. Oh, no, the pictures.

ls everything ruined?

See, it's ruined.

See why I'm upset? I can't work properly.

Everything is on my shoulders and now what?

They all want the pictures and they're all being demanding.

- Can you imagine, Abou El Nobol? - Are all those martyrs?

Martyrs? If so many are dead the war would have been over already.

Come on. Not enough people are dying?

Yes, but look, fake, fake.

So they can all flaunt to their girlfriends

and parents and relatives.

And, me? Who cares about me?

I can't concentrate. I can't make time for artistic photography.

See this? See this road? Four snipers are blocking it.

When I wanted to take it,

l jumped here, they hit me some more then they hit me with an energa there.

If I hadn't been careful, I would have been a martyr.

You would have seen my pictures on the walls.

By the way, I have a picture for you.

It's beautiful, it's amazing. I took it when you were on the front.

Come on. What have you done? Oh, man. It's amazing, even when torn.

Nabil, if I asked you for a favor would you decline?

- Whatever you want. - I want to go to the Beqaa.

The Beqaa? Even God won't take you there.

All roads are blocked, don't you live here?

Let it go, get it out of your head.

What's wrong?

Okay, I'll try.

We'll make it work.

Don't you worry.

Anything for you, just smile.

Let me just send the pictures to the newspaper.

- What's going on? - Security measures.

We would have been hit.

Is this your house or are we visiting someone?

This is the House of the Youth. Everyone's house.

- I don't get it - This house is under our protection.

- What's up, guys? - Hello, brother.

Chawki's men followed me up to here.

- Hello, Kamal. - How're you?

How're you?

He'll handle the trip for you.

Brother, I'll take you to the first pit stop.

This is a favor your brother Nabil won't forget.

Also, this is personal, so take care of her.

You're welcome, Abou El Nobol.

Everything is taken care of, don't you worry.

Be careful.

- How was that? - Excellent. You're learning fast.

- How did you get here? - I missed you so much, Talal.

- Me too, who did you come with? - Don't let go of my hand.

- Come, let me introduce you to Salim. - Before Salim, tell me what happened?

See where I was and where I am now. Can you imagine me among these people?

Yesterday it was Foad, today it's my father.

- Talal, I don't know what to say. - It's like I moved ten years backwards.

You haven't been here in a while.

Yes, it's been a while. It's a good thing Salim is here.

He's smart and friendly. He's different than the others.

He's the only one who thinks.

But I don't understand, what's going to happen to your dad?

If he was kidnapped in Beirut, why don't you look for him there?

No, they key is here.

Salim thinks so too. He should search.

It's funny how Salim sometimes reminds me of Foad.

You know? I had a dream about Foad last night.

What are you thinking?

About you, about myself.

I don't know, everything is messed up.

Talal, what are you going to do?

Talal, what is this?

You carry a gun now?

Since when do you carry a gun?

Talal, I want to talk to you.

If you're too bold with me have some decency among people.

Shame on you, what will people say about us?

You don't care about anything.

Your father is kidnapped, you have someone over.

- Who is that person? - A friend from university.

Furthermore, my private life is my business.

Keep your private life to yourself. But now your father is the issue.

A lot of people are involved.

What have you done so far?

You're using a weapon like troublemakers.

Do you think a weapon will bring your father back?

Talal, grow up already forget about Beirut and its rotten atmosphere.

You still talk to me like a child.

You still don't understand that my life is one thing

and yours is another.

I have nothing to do with this mentality.

In Beirut, I'm away from this retarded mentality.

Nothing spoiled you but Beirut.

In Beirut, I live as I please. That's enough for me.

Look where this lifestyle has got you, where it got us.

Look at yourself, nothing matters to you. You know nothing of responsibility.

No kids have been pampered as you have.

And this is the result of that.

Be it you or your sister, Nayla.

No one cares about anything.

She's been away for a year.

Never called or written us once.

Only God knows where she is.

Mother, look at me.

I'm one thing, Nayla is another.

I love and respect you a lot but I can't be like you.

I don't even want my life to be like yours.

Salim, what is it?

A young man is asking for Mr. Talal, Abou Jaafar is on the line.

This region has been corrupted by political parties.

It is important that it unites. Even arms must be used, we must unite it.

Now the circumstances are right. Moreover, Talal is unique.

He can change things, he can improve things.

What did you think?

People have suffered and sacrificed, now they need a savior.

But most importantly, Talal doesn't have this feudal mentality.

Do you think Talal can get used to this, to understand people and their mentality?

Of course, it's necessary, he is a child of this region.

- What about his dad? - He'll be back, we'll find him.

When Talal's dad comes back--

Stop worrying about Abou Jaafar. Schedule an appointment for tomorrow.

I spoke to him as you asked.

Are you sure you don't require company back to Beirut?

- By the way, who did you come with? - With some guys from Beirut

It was Ghazi who fixed it up for you, no?

- How's Ghazi? - Same as he was.

I miss him. I wish he'd come see me.

I wish you could stay here.

- Your mother is tough. - I know, different mentality.

Thurayya, after some time it'll all be over.

I'm exhausted from filming today.

But everything was so great. I wish you were with us.

I saw Talal today.

You went up there? How is he? What's the story with his dad?

Nothing new, he's still not found.

Did you tell him anything?

I didn't dare.

I want to make sure first and be done with this.

You never thought that maybe...

Thurayya?

Can you shout?

It's true, it's my turn, but I honestly have no information.

And I learned about this like everybody else did.

Don't be humble, Abou Jaafar.

After all the calls made only you can help us.

Listen, Mr. Talal.

It's true your father and I had our political differences

and each of us had our ways. I was always against him during elections.

But all that's between us is respect and admiration.

We've let go of those days. I'm not talking about the past.

What's important is, how can you help us now?

At the start of this conversation you mentioned money.

This is not you.

We are men of principle and we're fighting for a cause.

Then again, I'm not afraid of anyone. I only fear God.

I'm not here to argue,

I'm here to have you face your responsibilities.

Your father is gone, how do I get him back?

- So you know he's dead. - I know nothing.

He's been kidnapped a while now.

Has anyone been kidnapped and returned a month later?

The country is small.

If not today, tomorrow, and if not that, then the day after tomorrow.

Everything will be known.

Are you here to threaten me or to gather information?

I've been very patient. This is not something I like hearing.

There will not always be war and confusion, Abou Jaafar.

Go look for your father.

If, God forbid, you're unsuccessful, consider your father a martyr.

This is an honor for our region.

Your father will be our martyr.

It's still too early for such talk even if we have to dig him up.

Nice, Abou El Zouz.

- Hello, sweet thing. - Hello.

This is the pill. It's time for your pill.

- I don't want any more pills. - Go, Kamal. Nice.

Enough already. Is this a hospital or a club?

Calm down, the guys are bored.

Life is boring. She'll tell on us.

Guys, I'm really bored let's do something fun.

Stay, guys.

It's still early.

Come guys, let's get going.

Let's leave. It isn't fun here, Sami. Get Hassan.

Come on.

- Watch out. - Roadblock.

Where are you going? Why are you speeding?

We have an injured, we're going to the hospital.

- Please, for Gods sake. Let's go, hurry. - Thanks.

Hello, pal, it's slow today.

Yeah, what is that outside? The sign, that's a political statement.

Change it someday or they'll shut you down.

Leave me alone, would you? I'm not a military base.

Also, I'm not making a statement. Take the sign.

I'm getting the visa tomorrow.

- I'll take it. - Hello, boss.

- What's going on? - It's fine, get ready in a few days.

What is needed is a couple of nice songs, you know, bar atmosphere.

Where do you guys live?

People are bored, they like songs, like...

something exciting, political songs, we're at war.

Come on, Nabil.

Enough wrapping, your fingers are numb. Isn't that right, Kamal?

Hello?

Yes, one moment. It's for you.

Hello?

Thurayya?

Hello, yes, it's Nabil.

As usual, party missions.

What? No, no, no, I'll come to you.

You can't, you can't.

Do you know where you're calling me now?

Didn't they tell you at the newspaper?

I'm at the front.

Yes, at the front.

Can't you hear?

Can you hear that? Yes, the fight is on.

No, no, don't worry. Don't worry.

Anything you need. I'll finish up and I'll be there.

As you wish.

Finish up, finish up.

- Yeah, that's it, all for strife. - Calm down, talk to me.

Shawki, talk to me. Shoot me.

I dare you, shoot. Stay away, you shoot. Get your hands off.

Nabil, calm down. Nabil, Nabil. Calm down, Nabil.

You and I are involved. I don't want outsiders.

I'll chop your head off.

You lost them, you say?

You'll bring me their price or I take your life.

You have ten days.

Not this upcoming Saturday, the one after that at 12:00 sharp.

You'll come here with the money or I'll dig you in the ground.

Seriously, 5,000 sniffs, what did you do with them?

Those would have satisfied Beirut for a month.

- ls Thurayya here? - Thurayya?

What is it?

I recommend you cover your ears because there might be some shooting

- in the region tonight. - Yes, okay.

Thurayya, there is no more milk in the fridge.

Can you get some on your way back?

- Are you going to the front? - I wish, but I'm an only child.

If my mother were to know about this she'd go crazy.

Hello, want to try some?

Thurayya, I love you. I love you.

Thurayya? Talal wants to talk to you.

Talal, Joyce is leaving, okay? She's leaving.

You-- What did you do?

Is there anything new?

I have to find my father, I have to.

Give me more time.

Talal...

- What about me? - Thurayya, I love you. I love you.

Can you hear me? Thurayya?

Thurayya? Thurayya? Can you hear me?

Hello?

How are you? Good. Where am I? Where are you?

Thurayya, look at me.

I don't want to go and leave you alone, I want to take you with me.

I'm going to miss you, come with me.

Why can't you?

What? I can't hear you.

You're crazy, crazy.

What's up with Talal? What's he doing up there?

He wants me to go there. Even God won't take me there.

Also, who's this Salim?

Isn't he a bit young?

He's one of the fiercest fighters, you'd like him.

- How old is he? - Fifteen years.

- Are you tough? - We all are for the sake of our boss.

In Beirut, my friends don't understand me.

Maybe it's difficult to understand what I'm going through.

Beirut is far.

I don't know. But it all happened too fast.

It seems you miss Beirut.

Do you think my dad is still alive?

Hello, Abou Rabih.

Hey, guys.

They lost all their positions.

Abou Jaafaf's defeat is soon.

Let's see if he's willing to cooperate now or not.

That is if he really does have something to do with the kidnapping.

Anyway, we cleared the region. Something that needed to be done.

Where are you going? Where are they taking you?

Are you crazy? What are you doing to us?

You've ruined the region.

You haven't even been here a month, you've already orphaned five families.

You've ruined all the calls I made.

We have nothing to do with all these problems.

Your father is kidnapped, we have to find him.

These rotten acts hurt, not help.

If somebody meant to break this home, they wouldn't do what you're doing.

You're behind the breakdown of this home.

Not a day goes by when you don't cause animosity.

You plagued everyone with politics and elections.

You still want to take control.

This old mentality. Notability changed you.

My father is gone, dead, enough.

Don't you dare! Your father is kidnapped, not dead.

Get this out of your head, cold-hearted child.

You never loved your father, never loved me.

Pity, the wasted efforts.

Your father is kidnapped not dead and you will get him back.

How nice it would be to see your face At my door

Years have gone by

Abou El Ezz, I mean it, I'm telling you the truth.

What does it matter? Who will believe you?

Where've you been? Haven't sold a gram? I don't know what's in the barrel.

Maybe biscuits or sand, I don't know.

Nabil stop the jokes, you lost him a 100,000 LL.

Many customers are accusing him of lying.

Hundred thousand LL? If I had 100,000 LL, would I be here?

Tell him, Abou El Ezz. Only you can clear me.

Seriously, Nabil, if they were mine, you could have them.

Also, nowadays my relationship with Sahwki is not so great.

Have some mercy, it's a disaster.

Hope we see them...

I finally came out of this country.

Shit and rubbish. You think I'm a cool man,

but I'm sick of this country. I'm leaving,

waiting for the visa either today or after today.

I'll take the visa, and I'll leave for Canada.

In Canada, I'll focus on the language

then off to the United States. Oklahoma, Michigan, Huston, Texas.

Wherever you want.

No one asks about you. I'll find some girl, marry her.

Two months of love, man, Green Card,

And then I'm an American citizen.

and that's it.

Hello?

Hello?

- What's on your mind? - What do I want more?

- Ask me why. - Why?

I'm in love.

I'm in love with the most important girl in the country. She's amazing.

What am I doing here?

- Is she in love with you? - She has nothing to do with this.

She has nothing to with all this crap.

Thurraya is not yours, let her go.

Not mine?

Come on, she'll never love you. You're not meant for each other.

Because I'm garbage?

- Sami, am I garbage? - We're all garbage

We're all garbage. Yes, we are garbage.

I want to get out of this crap. I want it to be over.

Hey, Sami, you're disgusting.

Hey, Kamal, you're disgusting, and Abou El Ezz over there, trash.

You hear me? You're disgusting. You are scum!

Calm down, Nabil.

Run, Nabil!

- Who is it? - Open up, open.

Close the door, close it.

- Nabil, your ear! - They want to kill me.

They want to kill me.

Thurayya, they want to kill me. They're after me.

Give me some alcohol or Arak, anything you might have.

Nabil, what happened?

They sneaked up on us. It was a suicidal attempt against me.

All against me, they were five or six.

I would have been a goner. They closed in on me from all sides.

I jumped off the balcony, three floors, I ran and ran.

Someone hit me with an energa.

They want to kill me.

Hide me anywhere.

Go look. Go look, is there anyone down there?

There's no one

- Did you close the door well? - Yes.

It's well-locked?

I'm sure, they're in the building.

What did you do? What do they want from you?

It's complicated, it's a political disagreement.

Move your hand away.

I don't know, they want to kill me.

It's my fault, I'm an idiot.

Who goes to such a bar and doesn't take protection?

What bar? I don't understand you.

Me neither.

I thought my time trial was not over. He said ten days.

Why is he in such a hurry?

Also, if the idiot kills me, there will be no money.

Let him kill me, I'd be at peace.

Then again, where am I going to get him that amount of money?

Also, if he knows that the barrel...

I'm sure he'll go crazy.

Nabil, you should sleep. I'm going to get you a pill.

- Are you sure there's nothing in it? - Yes

Hello, Thurayya?

Excuse me, the lines are not connecting properly.

Let's try to pass by.

What about now? Can we pass?

Even if you were the Son of God. No means no.

- We're going down. - It seems those people passed.

Brother, the roads are open for fighters not for you.

Couldn't you see it was a military car?

I have to go to the newspaper.

You can't go out now. Can't you hear the shooting?

I gave you a strong pill, you have to wait for the effect.

No, I have to go.

I'm sure they're looking for me, they want the pictures.

What pictures this time of night?

You may be right.

- Do you need anything? - No, I'm fine.

Nabil, go back to sleep.

Nabil...

stop being silly.

Today at noon, armed people have kidnapped four citizens.

The situation is getting harder.

There's friction in the atmosphere,

many kidnappings whose identities

are yet to be known...

Talal? What brings you here this time of night?

So, l should kiss your hand to have you come see me?

- Friendship is nice. - A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Come on, Talal. Don't add to my stress, I'm beat.

All this because Joyce left you?

Why are you talking to me like this? Why so hurtful?

Look at yourself, all you need is a drink.

What's with you, Talal? What's with the lectures?

- Pack your things, you're coming with me. - I don't want to, I don't feel like it.

You have your problems, I have mine. Leave me be.

There's been some progress in my absence.

Politics suit you. What was the name of the party?

It's a long story

That's why you're not coming my way, is there any animosity?

Did I ask what you do?

I want you to ask, I'm asking that from you.

You're my friend, you stay with me, not leave me.

Come on, come on. Why don't you shoot me?

I've had enough of all of you, Kamal and Jihad.

You don't live, you act, lie to yourselves and others.

You know what you are?

You come from proper families and everyone else is an ant.

You move everything how you please.

Talal, I am not one of your thugs.

I'm your friend and that's something you never understood.

You know what I'm going to do?

I'm going to go fight.

Yes. I'll go fight with unfortunate people, idiots.

Who have something to lose in this world.

Leave me.

Talk.

This person is kidnapped. Three days ago, my brother was kidnapped.

We will only let him go if they let my brother go,

otherwise we kill him.

The final decision is yours. I prefer you make it as soon as possible.

Because the more you wait, the more difficult it becomes.

Anyway, it doesn't need hospitalization...

you rest afterwards for a couple of hours then you go home.

Thurayya?

Maria?

There's no hope. He has no chance.

A bullet to the head, how will they save him?

How will they save him?

I don't know.

They say it'll last for years

unless the higher-ups come to an agreement.

He's saying there's definitely a conspiracy, you hear?

He said they might come to an agreement.

I hope they do and we get out of this mess.

- Which channel are you listening to? - A channel from here, from Lebanon.

This young man is a smooth talker.

Did you know that De Gaulle came to Mafraa' Shehade for a while?

He can't leave us.

The French will have an uproar when they hear about this.

Only Senegal can calm this down.

What do think, dear?

Did you know that it took only one to close up the Square Tower?

But De Gaulle died a long time ago.

What are you saying?

But I was listening to the radio all day, I didn't hear that.

I'm telling you, he's been dead a long time.

Rest in peace, De Gaulle.

I hope his son is doing well.

Do you remember me when I was a kid?

When they used to get you chocolate,

you'd hide them with me then eat your sister's.

Same with toys.

You'd break your sister's toys then lose your own.

- Oh, man, was I that annoying? - No, you were just pampered.

Your dad got you everything you wanted.

Your mother had another miscarriage.

They were afraid they wouldn't have kids.

When you came along, they wished for the best.

Your mother suffered bearing you.

Thurayya!

- Thurayya! - Thurayya!

Thurayya!

We're going to the front tonight, you need anything?

This is our bed.

Hello.

Hello?

I think Sami didn't tell you we were coming in today.

My husband and I thank you for taking care of our house.

In the end, you're only comfortable in your own home.

We spent our time from one place to another.

We're exhausted.

This is the man who was keeping our house safe.

Stay and have some coffee with us.

- Mr. Nabil, we thank you. - No, there's no need.

There's been some progress, yes? Nice adaptation.

What it is tonight, single or couple?

We haven't closed yet. You promised me a cassette.

There's a cassette but I don't like it.

Bad. Bad.

- Bad. We can't put these in the newspaper. - What do you understand about pictures?

It doesn't get better than this. Fine then, get someone else.

Also, put a fan in that room. I'm suffocating.

This is a camera? This is a sewing machine.

By the way, there's a set of steel couches,

- a catch 1,100. - No, no.

Listen, maybe you can speak to the boss.

There's an American guy whose camera we can get for 200.

You are crap even on your best days.

What did you do?

- He's dead. - What the hell did you do?

Go down. What did you do?

Why the hell did you fire?

- His gun got loose - Is he dead? Nabil?

No, Idiots, idiots.

It's impossible. Do you know what you're asking of me?

You think I can be this swayed? It's impossible.

Talal is in a different world. How long have you not seen him?

A while, isn't it so?

I doubt he'd go through with such a project.

Talal feels that he's done what he needs to do.

I don't know if I can handle such a responsibility.

Salim, so far I've done what he's asked of me.

I stayed aside and minded my own business.

But today, new things are happening in my life.

And time is passing, I can't keep waiting for him.

Till when? Moreover, there's me, me, me!

I can't promise you anything, I'll try calling you again.

The roads are getting more difficult to pass.

You're kicking me out of my house?

This isn't your house, when have you been here?

When have we seen your face? Are you better than your father?

I know whose doings these are.

Tell your husband, if he's man enough to come talk to me himself.

It's my fault for letting him into this house.

It's my fault I gave him a job at the printing company.

He's right, who can stand you?

You've always shamed us.

And that's not just me talking, we all think so.

Talk, tell him what you think.

They're after me, they want to kill me, hide me for a few days.

They're looking for me. If I leave from here, I die.

You won't be in this house for a second.

You liar, you hypocrite, go do your dirty deeds

- with people like you. - I'm more honorable

than both you and your husband. I'll snap both your necks.

Let me go! You bastard!

I'll beat the hell out of you, you'll see.

May God never have mercy on you. I pray to God, you'd die.

Where are you going?

Let me go. Let me go, Sami.

Calm down, you'll stop by Thurayya on your way.

- We're going by car, she wants to see you. - Thurayya?

- Thurayya, they tried to kill me again. - Once again? Where? Why?

They killed someone by accident. They thought it was me.

I'm sure it's political. You're too involved in politics, Nabil.

Can't you be less involved?

You're digging your own grave.

Nabil, you have to help me.

Is that why you came to me?

I need you, and it's very important.

It's about me, you can't say no.

Speak.

I know you can help me. You're the only one who can.

It's only child's play to you.

- What is it? - We have to kidnap a man.

Are you crazy?

Child's play? This is a military operation.

Calm down, I'll explain.

You should know that Talal comes against such things.

I'll tell you more, Talal has stopped looking for his father.

If it weren't for morals and values and Talal's mom

you would have seen the Beik's pictures on the walls.

Initiative is very important.

If the Beik is still alive.

The man I'm about to point out to you is a perfect target.

He's well known and renowned enough to match the Beik.

Careful, that's him.

Are you sure of the people you are dealing with?

Yes, yes, yes I've known them for a while. They're tough.

But be careful, I won't be with you.

If it goes bad, it'd be a disaster. Are you afraid?

What if we don't find him? What if he's really dead?

Then he'll want revenge.

From whom?

Anyone. Would it matter?

Maher!

Maher come back here.

I'll get you some bonbons, Maher for God's sake come back.

- Maher! - Maher!

- Maher, come back. - Maher, come back.

- Maher! - Maher!

- Maher, come back. - Maher.

Ghassan, did you have to bring your brother?

Who should I leave him with at home? Who'd wait for him? Would you?

Maher!

Nabil, go. No shooting. Let him go!

Get in next to him.

- Get in next to him, get in next to him. - Go in, Kamal! Go in, guys!

- What's going on? - Nothing is happening, calm down.

Roadblock! It's a roadblock.

- Watch out for the roadblock. - Go back, folks.

Calm down.

Don't worry, I got it under control.

Thurayya? I want to go home.

Watch out.

No, Kamal.

That's it, Thurayya? I know this place.

Can you turn on the lights?

Sami, there's music. Try the music.

I can't take it anymore, I want to see.

Leave me alone, I want to see.

- Calm down enough. - I can't take it anymore.

Hold on, I'll take you to a doctor. Calm down.

I can't see anything, everything is blurry.

No, no, I can't believe it.

Hassan, it's okay calm down now. It's okay.

- My eyes, no, no. - Enough, Hassan.

Nayla!

- When did you get back? - I was in Rhodes, I got Talal's telegram.

Go and change, quickly.

I don't want to see any black in this house.

Why the black? For whom?

You've been away for a year.

You're here to help your bother with a funeral?

I don't understand, what happened?

Nayla, I know you, enough with the act.

Take off the black. You didn't need all this makeup.

Please, Mom. Let's not do this.

You won't be telling me how to dress, or walk or talk or how to live.

You never understood me, you never tried to.

You never understood my relationship with my father.

I don't understand.

Long ago, he didn't understand what was in your head either.

It's my fault.

What did I come here for? Why did you make me come here?

Why did you send for me?

Talal? Where's Talal?

What happened in this house? What's wrong, tell me?

Why is it so dark? Why is everything closed up?

Talal?

Where have you been?

Me?

I haven't been out of this room in years.

Talal, tell me, is my father dead or not?

What have you done with this house?

I don't understand anything.

Calm down, I'll tell you everything.

What's wrong with her? Why is she so angry?

Why is the house empty?

Talal?

Are you sure that...

Nayla, we'll talk.

You have to leave from here, don't stay. Don't stay here, leave.

Thurayya is really cool. But first you have to figure out

how you're going to deal with Shawki and his gang.

Let's be done with the man we have. All of Lebanon is looking for him.

We want him to fix our problem with Shawki.

- I don't understand what you mean? - We trade the man for a few liras.

We give them to Shawki and be done with it.

What about the Beik?

What do we care about the Beik?

- If you don't care, then I do. - We promised Thurayya.

Poor you. Are you sure you'll find him?

They must have wasted him long ago.

I promised Thurayya, I can't.

Our lives are on the line.

They give us the money, we give them the man.

Money is the most important thing. Shawki is willing to take us all out.

Don't forget that his deal expires tomorrow at noon.

Noon is the last chance and he wants his money.

Down to the last coin and you're flat out broke.

This wall, just as it is, I want the grave here.

Beik Talal, your mother is here.

What are you doing here? Have you no pity?

Based on what you took your decision?

What proves your father is dead?

If you know, tell me, you have any proof? No, you have no proof, right?

You're doing us wrong, Talal.

Your father is kidnapped and we'll find him.

Talal, why are you doing this to yourself?

You've been on my case for so long.

This is where you belong, this is where you reign,

you're the man of the house, you'll hold the family name up high.

Here I am, what do you want me to do?

I want you to come back to your senses and stop these charades.

Leadership is not trouble and mischief.

I want you not to lose hope.

And continue looking for your father. I'm sure he's still alive.

What? Do we leave him? Do we dig his grave?

If he comes back, what do we say to him? Dig, dig!

Let's see who you'll put in there.

Talal!

Talal!

Talal!

I know how to preserve the family honor and traditions.

I know how to take revenge.

- My father is dead, enough delusions. - You're crazy!

Thurayya wants to see you.

I've missed you so much.

This is the most I've missed you and thought of you.

Me too. But I have to tell you,

there's something very new and important in Beirut.

- Any news from Ghazi? - No, I haven't seen him for a while.

Let me tell you, there's hope that you'll find your father.

My father?

In two days, everything will turn up.

How is this any of your business? I told you to stay out of it.

But there are people in Beirut who promised me.

My father is dead, that's it! He's dead. Why don't you get it?

Let me explain.

Thurayya, understand me. If you don't, who will?

I can't spend my entire life looking for a dead person

like one following his own shadow. My father is dead, he's dead, that's it.

Your father is still alive, we'll find him and bring him back!

Get this out of your head.

We've sent word of his death to everyone in the village and we've set the funeral.

Do you see where we are, and where you are?

Forget it, forget it.

I can't forget because I know the outcome.

Talal, I'm pregnant.

Liar, it's not true.

You don't love me, you don't love me.

Where are they? Where did they go?

What did you do with that man?

Where did you take him?

Hassan, the appointment is not today, it's tomorrow at 5:00.

Nabil told me it's at 5:00, where did they go?

I swear by God, Thurayya, everything is gone.

Where are you going, sister? It's military grounds here.

What's with this crazy person? Unbelievable, what is this day?

Leave her alone. Leave her.

What happened? What did you do? Where's Nabil?

Come close, come, bring him, come, Sami.

Stay near me, come easy. You guys, easy.

Nabil, enough, stop it.

Leave him. Come closer, come closer. Stop!

- Nabil! - Ghassan, come closer.

Get him down!

Watch out for him!

Watch out for him!

Come on, guys, get up. Those bastards!

Watch out, Ghassan. Get him closer.

Nabil, what you're doing? Come here.

- Nabil! - Nabil!

Nabil, they're shooting. Let's bail.

Ghassan! What are you doing?

Ghassan! Ghassan!

Ghassan!

Sami!

Sami? Kamal!

Sami? Sami, don't die! Sami!

Thurayya, please help me out. I have nothing to do with this.

You used me.

Thurayya, I have nothing to do with this.

Thurayya help me, please. Thurayya, you used me.

Thurayya, I love you.

Thurayya!

She lost a lot of blood.

- Internal bleeding. It needs time. - Is it still dangerous?

It's our fault, we didn't believe her.

No one believed she was pregnant.

- We all thought she was making up a story. - No, she was serious.

What's wrong with her? How is she?

They didn't let me in, I want to see her.

Calm down, Talal.

You can't see her, I'll explain.

You forgot I'm going to KSA. Yes, yes, from the airport.

What do you want me to do by staying?

Talal doesn't need me, I'm useless.

I thought it would be different with him.

I don't know what happened.

Thurayya, Talal doesn't care about his father anymore.

He's looking for something else.

Yes, I have a cousin in Riyadh.

Yes, and some people in Dammam.

Travelers are kindly asked to head towards gate number five.

...as the security situation continues to get worse in Beirut

after the failure of the 25th cease-fire.

Since the beginning of the previous wave of violence,

and after 25,000 dead

and 60,000 wounded, the people watching our drama

saw conflict of another kind...

We have to leave.

It's time for us to go.

THE HEROIC MARTYR RAJA YAGHI

This is from Thurayya.

Nabil, do you want anything?

I don't want to see you here. Go, go.

Get out of here, go.

THE HERO MARTYR NABIL SROUR

- Will they wait for us? - I called them today.

To the airport. To the airport.

Thurayya!