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Roll up your sleeve.

Clench your fist.

Open your hand.

Hold that.

Get a second opinion as well.

Doctors can sometimes be wrong.

Choose a doctor you know.

Then the doctor won�t require the consent of the husband.

Hello?

Are you nearby?

I�m coming.

- Hello. - Hello.

Thank you.

You�re blocking the way!

Move!

Sorry, I�m going.

How many are there?

- 28. - 28, you say?

I�m going!

The next station is Imam Khomeini.

I want to defend this case myself.

You know you can�t do that.

I�ve worked on the case, I wrote the suit.

I want to defend it myself.

Don�t you get it?

Don�t you understand �disqualified�?

The authorities need to confirm your competence.

And they haven�t done that.

I can�t do anything for you.

If you become involved in the case, you�ll harm the client.

We had to tell him.

You�re not the first in this situation, nor the last.

Now I have to go to court.

The client is waiting for me.

Yes?

How are you? I�ll come down now.

Hello.

Give me a moment. I haven�t opened it yet.

Your friend brought it a minute ago.

I gave him the things you asked for.

Yes, I gave him that too.

Thank you. It�s beautiful.

It�ll be great for the final months of the pregnancy.

Let me see.

Yes.

What a beautiful picture!

Will our baby be this beautiful if I look at the picture every day?

No thanks, I�d prefer the baby to look like you.

If it looks like the picture they�ll say it�s not mine!

I�ll choose the name if it�s a boy.

No, if it�s a girl, you choose the name.

I just want to see him for a second.

I�ll have to ask him.

Just for two minutes.

I�ll ask.

Okay, I�ll wait outside.

- Here�s your receipt. - Thank you.

Should I wait?

Come back next week.

But this is an emergency.

Everyone here says it�s an emergency.

Yes?

Okay, I�m coming.

I went to Lotfi�s office.

I went to make a payment.

I had to fight to get an appointment.

I�m seeing him soon.

Can you call him and ask him to help me?

Why? Isn�t it going well?

Yes, but...

I�m worried.

He has to find another solution.

Afraid it won�t work and you�ll have to keep the baby?

Don�t worry. It�ll work out.

That�s not the problem.

I�m hesitating.

But you wanted to get pregnant.

You spent a lot of money.

Now you have doubts?

Lotfi has to find another way.

I can�t have the baby.

You struggled with this for six months.

Then he found this solution.

You�ll have a baby one day. Now or later, what�s the difference?

This baby is your trump card. Do you really want an abortion?

Are you listening to me? Call Lotfi again.

He�d have told you if there was another solution.

He wouldn�t have suggested getting pregnant.

Last year my cousin wanted to go to Sweden

but couldn�t get a visa.

Her sister has lived there for ten years but they still wouldn�t give her a visa.

Lotfi solved the problem.

He told the sisters to meet in Turkey.

My cousin from Iran went to Stockholm with her sister�s passport.

The Swedish sister then declared that her documents had been stolen.

The Swedish consulate gave her a new passport.

Now they�re both in Sweden.

Only Lotfi can arrange things like that.

You didn�t have a problem with it before.

Is your husband objecting?

Trust Lotfi.

Let him handle the case.

Call him, okay?

Your situation is uncertain anyway.

But without a baby, you�ll have no chance.

You won�t succeed.

You have a baby either for emotional reasons

or for logical ones, so you can change your life.

It makes no difference to me.

Many people here want to leave this country.

My job is to listen to their stories

and find the best solution for their migration.

Every case has its problems.

Unfortunately, yours is a difficult one. I can�t guarantee a positive result.

But I am optimistic, provided you do as I tell you.

The baby should be born there.

So far, everything is going well.

You�re a law graduate.

We�ve bought some research you can put your name to.

Luckily, a conference accepted it and we got you an invitation letter.

You�ll get a visa within two weeks.

The conference starts in 18 days.

You�ll speak at the conference in 20 days.

So we�ve no time to waste.

A small mistake could ruin everything.

You should prepare for the trip.

If you�ve come here to say you want an abortion, it�s your loss.

Could you give me a copy of the paper?

What paper?

He knows.

She wants a copy of the paper.

Okay.

He says it�s in English.

No problem, I can read it.

- Yes? - Please open the door.

- Who is it? - Open the door.

Hello.

Hi, do you have a satellite receiver?

Yes, but it doesn�t work.

That doesn�t matter. Can we come in?

Yes.

Get it quickly.

Are you a tenant or the owner?

A tenant.

- Is this your first fine? - Yes.

Write your name and sign here.

- Thank you. - You�re welcome.

Keep this address.

Come to the police station before the end of the week,

pay the penalty and sign a commitment not to use a receiver.

Finished?

No. Where�s the remote?

- No idea. Does it matter? - Yes, I was told to get that too.

There.

Thank you.

Come up, Noora.

Come on in.

- Hello. - Hello.

Noora, Mr Taheri was our newspaper editor.

- Sorry, I didn�t recognise you. - It�s all right.

How is Mehrdad?

Where does he work? I haven�t heard from him.

Thank you.

He worked for another paper after yours was banned, but it was shut down too.

He was unemployed, then his brother got him a job down south.

- He�s a crane driver. - He drives cranes?

Can I have his number?

He works in the desert so we can�t call him.

Usually he telephones me.

We�ve got a licence for a new paper. The first issue will appear in a month.

- Ask Mehrdad to call me. - Of course.

- Thank you very much. Bye. - Bye.

- When will my picture be ready? - I�ll call you.

- Bye. - Bye. Thank you for coming.

I didn�t want to bother you...

but I�m forced to ask you for help.

First I have a question.

What is it?

Are you still in touch with Mehrdad?

Is that your only problem?

I said I need your help.

Are you still in touch with him?

No.

I know your sister�s a gynaecologist.

I�d like to make an appointment.

Yes, ma�am. Hello?

Here you are.

Can I take your name?

Ms Attarian...

Let me see.

Here you are.

I can�t be sure if your previous doctor was correct or not.

Things will be clear after you do these tests.

Sorry, I was seeing the doctor.

The doctor said...

�Your baby is 8 centimetres long

�and weighs 60 grams, the size of a lemon.

�She has hair, and her arms and legs are around one centimetre long�.

I mean, the hands and legs are about 1.5 centimetres.

When did you get pregnant?

I�m 15 weeks.

- Your blood type? - O positive.

- Have you been pregnant before? - This is my first.

Do you have any diseases?

No.

- Taking any medication? - No.

Sign here, and your husband signs here.

My husband isn�t here.

Your husband should be here.

I have a letter from the doctor�s friend.

Ask your husband to sign

then come the day after tomorrow with a companion.

Make sure your husband signs.

Why the companion?

In that room they�ll put a large syringe in your belly

to take samples of amniotic fluid.

There�s a risk of miscarriage.

If you want the test done,

you need permission from your husband and a companion, understand?

I know you didn�t want me to come here.

But I was obliged to come.

I heard your licence was revoked.

I know you�ve suffered a lot.

Human rights activists have a hard time these days.

It doesn�t matter.

I don�t think about it anymore.

We couldn�t do anything for Roya.

She was hanged.

When?

Last week.

Last time I saw Roya, she asked about you.

But we were able to postpone two other executions.

We managed to get a pardon for another.

We�ve got another case and we think you�re the best person for it.

I can�t do it if it�s a political case.

I�m leaving Iran.

I don�t want any trouble before I leave.

Where are you going?

What does that matter?

Somewhere other than here.

Did you finally persuade Mehrdad?

One has to accept some things.

What about you? Do you still want to stay here?

Yes.

Some things keep me here.

You have some phone numbers. I need them.

I want to sell this as well.

And give me back the ring I gave you before.

Book tickets for those dates

and study the brochure closely.

Check at the passport office

that you�re not barred from travel due to your history.

Also fill out this application form.

Then sign it.

- Sorry to bother you. - It was no trouble.

Look and see if she�s returned.

She�s back, I heard the door.

It�s me.

- Hello. - Hi, Mummy.

How are you, honey? Okay?

- When did you arrive? - At noon.

I sat on the stairs.

But this lady kindly invited me in.

- Sorry for the bother. - No problem.

- Your mother is always welcome. - Thanks. Bye.

Come in. Tell me the news.

Why didn�t you tell me you were coming?

How could I? You don�t answer the phone.

I ask you to come and you say you�re too busy.

If I said I was coming you�d find an excuse.

You don�t ask about me and I can�t ask about you.

This is for Mehrdad�s stomach pain.

How is he?

Not bad.

He�s still in the south.

Noora...

Yes, Mum.

Are your breasts harder?

Do they hurt?

What do you mean?

Your face has changed.

Your skin is darker.

Like all pregnant women.

Is this all?

Why? Sometimes you make too many, sometimes too few.

I didn�t have time to do more.

I promised my clients. Tell me if you can�t do the work.

I�ll deliver them this week.

- Okay, bye. - Goodbye.

- Where are you going? - I�ll be back soon. Need anything?

- No, thank you. - Bye.

How are you?

Open the door to your apartment quietly.

Don�t make any noise to alert the neighbours.

We have orders to search the apartment.

On what charge?

We don�t need to say.

But I think you know.

Where is he?

Your husband.

Where?

In the south.

Where in the south?

I don�t know.

His number?

He works in the desert. He has no phone.

When does he call you?

No specific time.

When was the last time?

Two weeks ago.

When is he due to come back?

He�s not doing journalism anymore.

My mother is visiting from our home town.

Can I tell her or send her to the neighbours?

She�ll be scared.

We won�t scare her.

- She�ll be afraid. - It�s just a simple inspection.

Don�t alert your neighbours. For your own sake.

Stay where I can see you.

- Just a moment. - It�s my mother.

- Hi, Mum. - Hi, honey.

Give me that.

- Hello. - Hello.

These are Mehrdad�s friends.

- You�re welcome. - Thank you.

I�ll pour some tea.

- Here you are. - Give it to me.

- Tea... - Leave it for later.

- Will you stay? - No.

- I brought some fruit. - No, thanks.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye, then.

I�ll insert a long needle into your womb.

I�ll take some liquid from around the foetus.

And of course there is a risk of triggering a miscarriage.

- Are you ready? - Yes.

- You have no problem with this? - No.

This is Dr Jalali�s office. Please leave a message.

Take me to the nearest clinic around here.

Did you call someone to pick you up?

It won�t be much longer.

I feel better. I don�t need any help.

Will you call me a taxi?

Do you want an abortion?

I know someone who can do it for you.

Really cheap, in your home.

Take my number.

I�ve helped a lot of people with this.

Don�t worry. Everything will be fine.

I'll call you a cab now.

Okay.

It�s okay, bye.

You need another ultrasound.

I�ll organise with the clinic for an early appointment.

Meanwhile, the doctor said you must rest and not move too much.

Send someone after 3 o�clock, I�ll give them the results.

Listen to the baby�s heartbeat.

- Hello. - Hello. Why are you here?

- You should be resting. - I was worried. Is the doctor here?

The doctor came and went.

Hold the line a minute, please.

The doctor looked at the ultrasound. It�s fine.

You have to rest and not move too much.

If bleeding occurs, contact us.

- How�s the baby? - Good.

- Thank you. - My pleasure.

What�s the problem?

Who do I ask?

Is there another solution?

What?

I�m barred from leaving the country.

Please give me my passport. I�ll sort it out.

Okay, thank you.

I�m waiting for a document. You can go ahead of me.

The passport owner must come in person.

It�s my husband�s. He�s not in Tehran.

- He has to come himself. - He can�t come.

Personally.

I�m his lawyer.

Next.

Can you check his too? We�re leaving soon.

Next!

- Did you go to the passport office? - Yes.

Did you have problems there?

No.

Were both passports checked?

Yes.

- Did you get the tickets? - Yes.

- For the date I told you? - Yes.

- You have to pay next week. - I know.

Any problems with your husband?

No.

He called yesterday.

He asked how the case is going.

He asked to speak with Lotfi.

Did he talk to him?

I said Lotfi wasn�t in.

He wanted his mobile number.

I didn�t give it to him.

He tried a few times but didn�t speak to Lotfi.

He gave me a number and asked me to get Lotfi to call him.

Here�s the number. It could come in handy.

Turn on the light.

Push this button.

No, the other button.

Who�s been playing with the lights?

Ms Mohammadi, didn�t I say only you should touch the buttons?

You�re supposed to be in charge.

We�ll lose face.

Every night it�s the same trouble.

What?

Just make sure the lights work tomorrow.

There�s a wedding tomorrow.

Hurry up, ladies! Come on.

Hojjat, soft drinks in the fridge?

Prepare 30 kilos of rice. Move it!

Are you still here?

I said I can�t give you the money.

I want some of my bond.

I said I can�t, but you keep insisting.

I have to go on a trip.

I have expenses. I need some of the money.

You have to vacate and I have to find a new tenant first.

Then I can return your bond.

I know, but give me half the deposit and I�ll pay you the interest.

It seems we can�t agree. Your husband rented the apartment.

Tell him to come and see me and we can talk then.

I�ll do my best to help if we can reach an agreement.

Yes?

Who is this?

How are you, Reza?

Okay, I�ll come down now.

- Hi, how are you? - What happened, Reza?

No big deal.

Security men just ransacked the newspaper office.

Take this.

It�s some articles and things Mehrdad left with me.

Files from his blog. They�re safer with you.

Mehrdad still writes articles?

I know you�re not in the loop, but ask him.

He�ll tell you.

I have to go now.

Is the baby okay?

Couldn�t anyone come with you?

Your parents?

Your husband?

Okay.

The test results are worrying.

Your previous doctor�s diagnosis was correct.

The baby will be born with Down Syndrome.

This is a referral.

For the coroner�s.

It�s already late.

After the 16th week of pregnancy...

the law prohibits abortion.

Even if the baby is identified with a disorder.

Call me if there�s a problem.

Please don�t tell anyone about it.

Thank you.

- Hello. - How are you?

Come inside.

- It�s not a problem? - Not at all.

Sorry, this place is very small. How are you?

Why don�t you ever call?

You know it�s impossible to get hold of you.

I have a lot of work and a lot of problems.

Why have you come to see me?

I wanted to talk to you. I need advice.

Okay, honey.

Are you comfortable?

- How�s your husband? - Not bad.

How is everything going? Is law good? Are you happy?

It�s not good. They suspended my licence.

I had a few cases. They took all of them.

Why?

I don�t know how to tell you. It�s a long story.

Is your husband still at the newspaper?

No, he�s down south working on a construction project.

What about you? How is your husband?

We�re fine.

Yes?

I wanted to ask about your brother.

The one with Down Syndrome.

Is there a problem?

My sister is pregnant.

The doctor says the baby has Down Syndrome.

She wants an abortion.

Looks like an emergency. Will you come?

Yes, I�ve got to talk to you.

What do you want to know?

My sister is fond of the baby.

She wants to know if it�s too difficult.

It�s certainly difficult.

My brother has grown up. He wants to get married.

He beats my dad and shouts at my mum.

He�s like a child.

He�s very kind but he can�t learn some things.

I can�t imagine what life would be like without him.

He�s our brother. We love him.

What makes us suffer most is the way people look at him.

I�m glad he doesn�t understand.

He can�t hear what they say.

Have this sweetie.

Tell me about yourself.

I don�t know what to say.

What is this you�re doing?

I can�t stand it any more.

This country is no place to stay.

But at what price?

The price of freedom.

The price of life.

I�ll give birth to her, and I�ll be reborn.

Noora, let�s go to the doctor.

The doctor�s waiting.

This baby is innocent.

It�s a sin to keep her at a time like this.

You didn�t want to go abroad from the start.

You looked for an excuse not to come.

You knew about the disorder all along and didn�t tell me?

Your contract says you can�t get a refund

if your husband cancels at this stage.

You have 48 hours to pay the next instalment.

The visa will be ready in 3 or 4 days.

Pay the last instalment when you collect the passports.

Let me pay both final instalments when I get the passports.

This is the amount you pay when you collect the passports.

Thank you very much.

- Hello, ma�am. - Hello.

- Can I come in? - Please.

What are you selling?

Tables, a television, chairs...

a bookcase.

And the gas stove?

Yes, and a refrigerator and those plates.

- Hello. - Hello, ma�am.

- How are you? - I�m fine.

- Are you going on a trip? - Yes.

Have a good trip. Your husband isn�t going?

Obviously...

No problem. If you leave the apartment I�ll give you the money.

I�ll keep some of the deposit.

For water, electricity, gas and telephone bills.

That�s fine.

Hold on a moment.

Hello.

Excuse me, I need a room.

- For yourself? - Yes.

- How many nights? - Two, but I might stay more.

- Are you alone? - Yes.

- Do you have a letter? - What letter?

A letter from the authorities.

We have no single rooms, only doubles and suites.

The prices are there.

Can I help?

Hello. I want a double room.

Are you alone? No, I�ll stay with my husband.

Where is he?

He went to get food.

He has to be here. We�ll wait for him.

Room 304 should be cleaned.

Change the sheets and blankets.

I�m alone. My suitcase is in the cab.

Boy, run and get the lady�s suitcase and put it in the lift!

Your ID.

Your turn.

Mr Lotfi thanks you for the pastries.

You�re welcome.

Congratulations.

Take it.

Hopefully his visa will last till he gets out of prison.

Maybe he�ll change his mind.

I don�t know when he�ll be released but when you see him,

tell him it�s better to be an alien in a foreign place than in your own country.

See you later.

Hello?

I want to book a taxi for midnight.

The airport.

Yes, Imam Khomeini Airport.

Thanks.

- Yes? - Open the door.

Who is it?

I�m from the reception desk.

Just a moment.

- What the hell are you doing? - Don�t move.

Face to the wall. Put your hands on your head.

- Where�s your mobile? - I don�t have one.

Empty your pockets.

The other one.

I�ll take her to the car.

- What about my stuff? - Shut up.

Subtitles by ausmanx for KG