Original subtitles

When cruelty becomes a form of dignity

I am forced to be cruel

Forgive me for my cruelty in advance

Right now

I have to side with my wounds

I know that I have a dark past And I've made countless mistakes

And that I've done things That you haven't heard about yet…

KILL SULTAN - PUT GHAZI IN JAIL SEND ADEL ABROAD

I know that I have a dark past And I've made countless mistakes…

THE TRAP

And that I've done things That you haven't heard about yet

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

We're defined by our experiences

We should understand everyone else Before we give an answer

We should be reprimanded for our actions And reprimand others for theirs

And go through difficult times So we know who our true friends are

We're defined by our experiences

We should understand everyone else Before we give an answer

We should be reprimanded for our actions And reprimand others for theirs

And go through difficult times So we know who our true friends are

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

THE EVENTS, CHARACTERS, AND SETTING OF THIS SERIES ARE ALL FICTIONAL

The most important thing is to not talk too much.

Better if you stay quiet.

EPISODE 22

What's wrong with you people?

From the moment I arrived, you've been treating me like a spy.

I swear, boss, Hawlo is the one who brought me here to work for you.

I'm warning you because you can't afford to make any mistakes,

and if you did, you won't get a second chance.

-What's this? -This is a loaded gun.

-We have as many bullets as you want. -Yes, but what is it for?

What is it for? So you can scratch yourself with it!

-Why does anyone hold a gun? -Yes, what is it for?

Every fight I get involved in, I beat them up with my own hands.

Take it, if we ever have a battle, you won't even know how to fight.

Besides, it seems like you talk way too much.

Listen, talking too much is forbidden.

Watch your manners, and any ambition is forbidden as well.

-What do we do here then? -We only obey orders, that's it!

-What's wrong with you? -I'm just testing it. It's okay.

Yes, Chahine.

No, no, I'm up, I'm up.

Why, what time is it?

Fine, I'll be there. I won't be late.

Sumaya.

It's 10:30.

My mother talked to me about it again.

-Who told her? -Nobody.

What do you mean by "nobody"? She just figured it out herself?

Enough, Sakher, don't be rude.

If neither Chahine nor you told her, who told her then?

My mother is a smart woman.

She definitely saw you waiting for me outside my house.

-What do I have to do? -Nothing.

I'm just telling you, so you're not caught unaware.

I don't care about any of this as long as you are with me

and we are on the same side. Nothing will stand between us.

-Fine, I have to go to class now. -Should I wait for you?

No, not today, I have a long day. Maybe tomorrow.

-You know what? -What?

-I love you. -And I adore you.

Take care of yourself, all right?

All right, all right, goodbye.

-Hello, sir. -Welcome, officer.

-Tell me what you want. -What do you suggest?

The spinach is fresh. I harvested it this morning.

How about I prepare two pies with walnuts and pomegranates?

Okay, will that take time?

No, no, they're ready. lyad?

You are welcome, officers. Give me two minutes.

O flower of my imagination

I guarded her in my heart

O flower of my imagination

That's awesome.

Dear boss, I knew that you were coming. I prepared some tea for you. It's hot.

-So? How are you finding it here? -It's nice.

But I was expecting more suspense. More thrills and excitement.

More than this? I can't believe this.

If you dig here where you're standing, you'll find a dead body.

Boss, it's been a couple of days.

We haven't done anything except make some plans.

Today will be different.

Gather the men. Tell them we have a lot of work to do.

Yes, sir. Yes, boss.

-But be careful. -About what?

Next time, if you lay your hand on something that's mine,

I'll cut it, not break it. I will cut it.

Pick me out the prettiest flower

O butterfly

A flower that would look good arranged

In the blonde girl's hair

Pick me out the prettiest flower

O butterfly

A flower that would look good

Arranged in the blonde girl's hair

A flower that would look good

Arranged in the blonde girl's hair

-What's happening today, Um Ali? -I don't know.

No one had breakfast except for Mrs. Nahed.

That's strange.

Even Mr. Jabal woke up late and went out without talking to me first.

-He stayed up until dawn. -How do you know that?

Are you serious? I am Um Ali.

I know about everything that happens in this house.

What a woman you are!

Are you interfering with the woman and her husband in their bedroom?

Not in their bedroom. I heard a part of their conversation.

They might have a baby soon.

God bless them with children and peace of mind.

I don't think they'll enjoy any peace.

-What do you mean? -If I'm not mistaken,

Mrs. Nahed might have plotted with Jabal for him to have a baby with Sumaya

-and then divorce her. -Divorce her?

What are you talking about, woman?

Abu Ali, this marriage happened to clear the air between the two families.

If Jabal has a baby with the blood of both families, they'll be free.

He can divorce her and they both can move on.

Fine, this is not our business and don't you say anything.

I don't want anyone to blame us for saying anything.

Don't worry. When will you go to the market to fetch me some stuff?

Soon. I'll drink this cup of tea and go.

My people.

People of the fields, as pure as your ancestors,

carrying the fragrance of the flowers that have sprung up from this green land,

from this proud land and its chivalrous people.

These people who are noble and dignified.

From this good and rich land, full of abundant produce…

ONE OF YOU, WORKING FOR YOU NAZEM AL ALI

…I greet you one and all.

Someone might ask me.

"Where is this abundance you speak of

while we live in extreme poverty"?

The question begs itself…

I can't believe what a liar he is!

Calm down, cousin.

God might guide him to succeed and he'll do what he promised.

“God might guide him”? I wish God would take his soul so we'd be relieved.

We've heard this so many times now, we've memorized it.

How about I go up there now and continue the speech instead of him?

-Ask them… -Oh, Chief!

What have you done for us?

What about the promises you made?

What about the alternative crops you promised to bring?

As the saying goes, "Common people waste their lives waiting."

But why should we let the crops we have go to waste?

The common man has become skinny from starvation.

Why is that?

So they would neither have mercy on us,

nor allow us to receive the mercy of God?

We have neither seen the alternative crops that you promised us,

nor have we been allowed to use the harvest that God has given us.

My people and my families,

you know that I'm one of you.

I promise when I become a councilor,

I will hold them accountable for their actions.

Either you give us the alternative crops,

or you distribute every plant in the plains that God has given us.

We will get God's bounties under the authorities' surveillance.

My people, my clan, my backbone,

with the development of harvesting in the plains,

we will create job opportunities for all unemployed people,

especially the poorest people.

We will support the authorities, especially the police.

The police officers are our sons.

I can't believe how much money he spent until now on this.

By the time the campaign is over, he will have spent a million dollars.

What a waste of money!

If he had given it to the poor

or used it to solve the problems he's talking about,

wouldn't it be a lot better than this bullshit?

We have to go with the flow. If he succeeds, he'll be on our side.

Aren't we done with that?

-When I become a member of the council… -Look who came.

…this will be my top priority.

By creating job opportunities for our people in the plains,

we'll reduce the number of young people emigrating to other countries

and I'm talking about really doing it, not just saying it.

Come back, emigrants. Our country is precious.

Of course, our country is precious! Our country is precious to everyone.

But what do you want them to come back to?

If this country is so precious,

why does the water they buy to shower cost so much?

What are they coming back to? To the darkness?

Where are the roads you built for them?

Where is the infrastructure you worked on?

Where are the hospitals, the health insurance, the pensions for the elderly?

I promise you, the minute I step foot in the council,

these subjects will be at the top of my priority list.

People of dignity, honor, and chivalry…

I promise you, the minute I step foot in the council,

my first initiative will be to fight against corruption and corrupt people

who have the audacity to run for the elections again.

Some people are supporting them and encouraging them.

You confound me!

Haven't you heard this saying,

"You can't keep doing the same thing and expect different results"?

Good people, you are smart and can think for yourselves.

Vote for the ones who deserve it on Election Day.

Vote well and raise your voice

by voting for Nazem Al Ali.

Long live the people, long live Al Hayba, long live our beloved country, Lebanon.

Hawlo, let these people go eat. They are welcome here.

Come on, people, this way.

Mr. Nazem wants to have a close relationship with you. Come, please.

What is it, Abu El Izz? What's going on?

Where did you go this morning?

What do you mean? I've been here since six in the morning.

When the police came, where did you disappear to?

-And why did you run away? -"Run away"?

Why would I run away?

It was nothing. A relative of mine came by.

I just went out to say hi, that's it.

Listen, lyad, just be honest. This isn't the first time.

Last week when the police came,

I also went looking for you and didn't find you.

-What have you done? -What's wrong with you, man?

I haven't done anything, of course.

Abu Al Izz, do I look like a criminal to you?

You know me best.

No, it turns out that I don't know anything at all.

-Welcome, Issa. -Welcome, Sheikh Al Jabal.

Welcome, my dear friend.

-You are welcome. -Come on in.

It's been a long time. Where have you been?

Sakher, life has become very difficult. We have to work hard for a living.

-No matter where it is. -That's true.

I met an excellent lawyer in this country.

I'm working in his office and things are going well.

But my father called me to tell me that you need me.

I came here fast as I could to see what's going on.

-Are you happy living there? -Honestly, it's better here.

But after things got messed up in Al Hayba,

I thought about leaving for Beirut to find a better opportunity.

-How much are you earning per month? -There's no fixed salary.

I take a share for each case and every lawsuit has its price.

Fine, I'm gonna give you an offer.

Leave your job and come work with us.

I'll pay you a fixed salary every month,

and you'll get a share for each case you solve.

-What do you think? -I don't need to think.

I'm with you, money isn't important.

I owe your father a lot.

It's your right to get paid.

Don't object to that. It's business.

Fine, I'm ready. Starting tomorrow, I'll be free.

That means… we have a deal.

Welcome. Welcome, dear Issa, son of he who we hold dear.

-Take this this payment in advance. -Thank you.

By the way, what's going on with the elections?

The girls' father has pictures of him all around Al Hayba.

What matters is that the boxes should all be the same.

Of course, don't worry.

Don't we have to put some meat in these boxes?

-I think we should put in some eggs. -Are you joking?

-Does anyone put meat in boxes? -He doesn't mean meat.

He meant ham, tuna and sardine cans or whatever.

I don't care.

That means we finish this first and then figure it out.

Let's go.

What are you doing here? Whose boxes are those?

Nidal, what's happening in my grocery store?

Everything that's happening is down to my word.

But we don't want Nazem to know anything now.

Boss, there are two guys outside who want to see you.

Fine, excuse me, we made the deal then.

Goodbye.

-Do you know who they are? -They said they're from Naqoura.

Let them come in.

After my father's death, my mother and I stayed alone in the house.

Ever since I was a kid, I used to help her with the money.

My mother used to sew and I did it as well.

I took whatever jobs I found.

One day… she had a kidney problem.

She needed dialysis every week…

and you know that this costs a lot, and I didn't have the money…

and in addition to all of this, my mother couldn't do anything anymore.

The expenses were ten times higher.

I did everything I could to get the money…

but it was pointless. I even worked 24/7.

One time she needed dialysis…

and I didn't have enough money for the hospital.

The doctor… was the owner of the hospital.

I asked him to give me a couple of days.

He refused.

I stayed with my mother at the door because they didn't allow us in.

I went back inside to talk to him.

I kissed his feet.

I'm not kidding.

I went down to kiss his shoes.

So he sent…

He sent three security men to kick me out.

After three days…

After three days, my mother died.

I can't believe this!

What did you do then?

I killed him.

What? You killed the doctor?

In the middle of the hospital, without saying anything,

and without telling him that my mother died.

He was examining a patient.

I went to the hospital, shot him in the head, and then I left.

After that, I left the village and came here.

I rented a room and started working for you in the bakery.

The police have been searching for me ever since that day.

Fine. Get up and continue your work.

That means that no one is left besides you and your brother?

There are three girls, but they're married and live outside the village.

Where's your father? What does he do?

My father lost the ability to move two years ago. He's an old, sick man.

He has no one except for my mother, who takes care of him.

-What's your name? -Mansour.

Listen, Mansour. We always need men with us.

We have a lot of work to do, and there's even more danger.

That's why I don't mind if one of you joins my men.

-Only one? -Yes.

One of you will stay with us,

and the other will go back to your parents.

That way, one of you will be earning money,

and the other one will take care of the elderly that you left.

-Do you understand? -Whatever you want, boss.

Chahine, continue with Sakher.

Yes, guys.

-How many of you are there? -We are seven.

Seven?

Fine, I'll deal with it, but don't add any more people.

I don't want any scandals because of you.

Don't worry, we are one group, and we all know each other.

-We only want to succeed. -Fine, fine, you can leave now.

Don't forget about my request in your father's office, all right?

It's been months now. He should approve it.

Those concerned have been asking a lot about it.

Of course, don't worry. Excuse me.

Would I miss such a charade?

You heard what the bastard said?

Hospitals, schools, and a law above all. Imagine that!

Yes, yes, yes, he said it. Screw him!

I can't hear you, Uncle.

No, no, no, we have to sit down and talk about this.

I'll be waiting for you tomorrow.

That's great, that's great.

Goodbye, I'll be waiting for you.

What's going on, boss? You wanted to see me?

Yes, I did, but I forgot the reason.

What happened to your car? Didn't I give you a new one for the house?

Yes, you did, but this is what Mrs. Nahed wants.

She wants to stick to the Mercedes because it was her husband's

and doesn't want to change it.

As she pleases. May he rest in peace.

Yes, I remembered what I needed you for.

Look at this.

Take it, look at the pictures.

Boss, I neither want to look nor do I want to remember.

It's okay, take a quick look.

Tell me if you see anything weird.

Who's that man?

I want to ask you this.

Honestly, it's the first time I've seen him.

How's that, Abu Ali? Weren't you at the door greeting people?

Yes, I was, but I don't remember seeing him.

-Who are you talking about? -Tell him.

Do you know this man?

What made you look at these pictures, Cousin?

Is it the man in the middle?

Yes, look at the rest of the pictures.

No, I don't recognize him. What's up with him?

Nothing.

But no one knows him.

Really? Is he from Al Hayba?

Is it possible that, after all this time, I don't know every man from Al Hayba?

What if he's from the bride's family?

No, he's not from her family. I know each one of them.

Fine.

Give me this picture and I will find him.

Pour us some coffee, Abu Ali.

What happened with you guys?

Mansour is staying with us and his brother's gone back to his family.

Here you go, Cousin.

We're short on men, right?

Not a lot, but the more the better.

Mona, listen to me. Before you start talking, listen.

What do I have to hear? There's no need for that.

I saw it with my own eyes and heard everything very well.

This isn't what you think it is.

Majdi, don't act stupid. Please don't. Do you think I'm dumb?

Or have you forgotten that I'm educated?

You are blackmailing the students in my house.

-You're bringing me shame. -Mona, what's wrong with you?

-Have you gone mad? -Yes, I have.

I've gone mad, I can't understand and believe what I just heard.

You're very good at preaching to me.

It's what you're good at. You criticize me and my family,

and you talk bullshit about us all the time.

"Al Hayba's girl, Sheikh Al Jabal's house."

"Your brothers are criminals and drug dealers."

But this family that you don't like won't allow unfairness to anyone.

It doesn't blackmail anyone or compromise its values,

you so-called respectful teacher!

Listen, Mona, mind your words, all right?

-Be careful, I won't allow you. -I'm the one who won't allow you.

I won't allow you to play me and lie to me

and criticize my family members, who are much more honorable than you.

At least all the members of the Sheikh Al Jabal family,

both the young and the old,

none of them are a lowlife liar like you.

Dear, listen to me, and don't be angry.

You are the one who's angry, not me.

I'm angry because what you're saying is unbelievable,

and it's not logical at all.

Is what you're saying logical?

To make your daughter marry a criminal like this one?

We both know very well who he is.

Believe me, daughter, when you marry him and get to know him,

you'll change him, and he'll act how you want.

Why do I have to do all of this?

I shouldn't be involved in the first place.

-No, you have to. -Why? Is there something I don't know?

No, there's nothing, but I gave my word to the man,

and there's no way I will not keep it.

-Who's working for whom here? -This has nothing to do with that.

I am Nazem Al Ali, and I keep my word.

Are you scared that he might expose you? Don't worry, no one will blame you.

They will laugh at him for having the courage to ask you such a thing!

Understand this. I'm always with this man, and we work together.

Kill him!

Now is not the time for jokes, Salma.

I'm not joking.

Isn't it better than killing your daughter with this marriage?

Listen. I'm going to say something.

Accept it with your own will.

I have one reply for you. No way!

Are you disobeying me?

I know the solution.

I will marry him.