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 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 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

Thing 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

You 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

EPISODE 25

Your wife needs a doctor.

-What's the matter with her? -Don't worry, hopefully she's fine.

Why does she need a doctor, then?

Women stuff, it's none of your business.

Women stuff? Why are you asking me then?

It concerns you, but it's none of your business.

It concerns me, but it's none of my business. How is that?

We want to know why she didn't get pregnant yet.

-Is it that important? -Yes, just to be sure, why not?

It's all right, Mother, do as you like.

Your sister talked to her, she felt she's not okay with that.

She must be afraid because of the examination and stuff.

Or she might be afraid that you won't accept.

So?

In my opinion, you should talk to her and tell her that it's all right.

All women go to the gynecologist for a check-up.

Don't I have enough to do? All right, Mother, all right.

Shall I prepare dinner for you?

No, Mother, I'm so tired. I want to sleep.

All right, don't forget what I said.

-As you like, Mother. Consider it done. -Good night.

Good night, Mother dearest.

Good evening, Mother.

-Where have you been since yesterday? -I've been busy, Mother.

Son, have you forgotten that your father is behind bars?

No one is on his side.

You're doing enough, Mother. Aren't you visiting him every week?

-Your father wants to see you. -I don't want to see him.

If he gets out of prison, I'm leaving the house.

-Is he your father or your enemy? -Ask him!

Did you forget that my father sent me to my own death for his benefit?

He made a mistake. He wants to make up with you.

Chahine, your father is tired. He's not all right. He has no one but you.

You shouldn't abandon him. That's not right.

Right?

I haven't heard that for a long time.

It's my fault I got you involved in this.

I'm happy that I caught you before you went to sleep.

Hello, Rima.

-How are your studies? -Good, I'll finish my exams next week.

Great, I have faith in you.

What's the matter, Rima? Get in here, come.

-Chahine, can you help me? -What's wrong, Rima?

-Did anything happen at the university? -No.

I have a problem at home.

Your mother?

I'm tired of talking to her, but there's no point.

She has the patience to argue for hours.

-I want your advice. -What is it?

-I want this to stop. -How?

I'll drop out of university and marry Sakher.

Rima? Are you crazy? Did you lose your mind?

Do you have another solution?

You'd drop out of university because of some gossip?

-I'm afraid, Chahine. -Why, sister?

Every time I go to sleep, I imagine your father getting out the next morning.

I wanted him to get out so much…

but now, I'm afraid he'd cause problems.

I can't handle your mother alone. What if he got out?

Where am I in this, sister? Did you forget me?

Chahine, you have enough on your plate.

No, Rima. I'm your brother, I'd die for you.

-We only have each other. -God bless you.

-But-- -Don't say anything, Rima.

Go to your room and focus on your studies.

-What about Sakher? -Sakher and I are with you.

As long as we are with you, don't worry about anything.

God bless you.

-Speaking of him, are you seeing him? -Sometimes.

Sometimes he picks me up in the morning or we go back together.

Also, his sister came today.

Mona?

-I don't understand, where to? -To the university.

Didn't she graduate?

Did you forget that her husband teaches there?

-Majdi teaches you, too? -He only teaches first year students.

Chahine?

I didn't mean to upset you.

It's all right, sister.

She's married and wants to see her husband, it's none of my business.

If you want to have dinner, tell me.

It's missing a thousand.

Yes, for the sheep and the cafe.

Okay, take this.

Prepare yourselves and bring the sheikh.

I'll meet you at my in-laws' house.

-Congratulations, boss! -We wish you happiness, boss.

-Let's go. -Come on.

Did you give the car to the boss?

Abu Salma wasn't there so I gave it to the guards.

Excuse him, he should've thanked you in person.

I didn't mean that, boss.

Go now.

Very good.

No, on the contrary, I'm saying that to get you an appointment.

What does Abu Ali have to do with that? I'll pick you up myself.

The doctor's clinic is the neighborhood.

Okay, it's all right, dear. I'll call you again.

Say hi to Jabal.

Goodbye.

Who were you talking to?

-You startled me, what's wrong? -Who was on the phone?

Since you were eavesdropping,

you should have known that I was talking to my sister-in-law, Sumaya.

-What does she want? -Nothing, women stuff.

Nothing? But you told her that you'll pick her up.

-Weren't you there yesterday? -Yes, so what?

It's just a question.

This is my family. What's wrong if I see them every day?

Mona, I'm your husband. I have the right to know everything.

I'm telling you, it's women stuff. What do you know about that?

-That's inappropriate. -Inappropriate?

What you're doing is inappropriate.

Me? Why?

Because you're doing whatever you want as if you're not married.

-As If you don't have a man to go to. -I was about to tell you before I leave.

I told you yesterday that I'm going to see my family.

Telling me ahead is one thing,

and telling me after making plans is a totally different thing.

I don't get it. What do you mean?

You're just letting me know, that's all.

Are you picking up a fight?

After what you've done, you're saying that I'm picking up a fight?

First, don't shout. Second, tell me what's the problem?

Are you upset because I didn't tell you or because I'm going to see my family?

Honestly, I'm upset about everything, Mona.

Really? It didn't take you long, Majdi.

It didn't take you long to get bored and upset.

People still consider you a newlywed.

-Don't be ridiculous, Mona. -You stop being ridiculous!

You pick a fight with everything I do!

-Ask yourself why. -Because you hate them!

-Yes, you can't stand them. -Without a reason?

Yes, there is no reason for that. What do you know that makes you hate them?

I don't know and I don't want to know.

Then I don't want to hear you speaking ill of them again.

And I don't want you to go there without my permission, Mona.

-You're not going there today. -What do you mean?

Look, Mona, I'm not joking. That's enough.

-I promised her, I'm going. -It's not my problem.

She has a lot of people to count on. Let her husband go with her.

Mona, I'm talking to you, where are you going?

I'm getting dressed to go to my family. I'll go there whenever I want!

-Show me what you'll do, Majdi. -I'll show you what I'll do!

I'll show you what I'll do! I'll show you what I'll do!

Three with thyme, six with cheese and four with sausage.

Would you give me the address again, please?

Hello? Hello? Hello?

Bad connection.

-Good day, Abu El Izz. -Hello, how can I help you?

Pick up and tell her you're not coming.

Good day.

Please, give me five pieces with cheese, five with thyme and five with hot sauce.

Why didn't you go yet?

-I'm waiting for Mona. -She must be stuck in traffic.

She'll get here any moment.

-But I don't think she left yet. -Why?

Didn't you agree on meeting?

We did, she said that she'll call before coming over.

Call her.

I've called her many times, she's not picking up.

I'll try again.

Did you find out how they found it?

The men found it here this morning with the key in the ignition.

You were right.

I told you that he won't make a fuss right now.

But honestly…

it's a great car.

-Do you like it? -It's amazing.

You know what's wrong with it?

One ride to the fields will break it down.

No, the problem is that you can't drive it.

-Why? -The owner of this car can't drive it.

No matter what you do, you'll look like a driver.

He doesn't want to let it go.

No, we keep our promises, Chahine.

It's time to call the owner.

Call us or at least pick up the phone.

It's all right, I'll tell her. Yes, call me later.

Okay, my daughter, bye.

What is it? What did she say?

She has guests today, she can't come.

It's all right, no problem.

We'll go some other time.

I don't know.

I don't know.

She sounded upset.

I didn't like that.

Yes, tell him it's urgent, he's personally concerned.

Hello? The connection is bad.

Just tell him Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal is calling.

Yes, I'm here. I'll be waiting, ma'am.

Chahine…

why don't I have an assistant like Taymour?

Does he know who you are?

He doesn't know me in person, but we're both Pisces. The same sign.

Hello? How are you, Mr. Taymour?

I'm good. This won't take long.

I was thinking, I'll call you myself since you're personally concerned.

It's not a big deal at all.

We have the car, we're taking care of it.

Of course, people of Al Hayba don't let that happen.

No, he's a scumbag and a stranger. He got what he deserves.

All right, I'll let one of my men call your assistant and give her the car.

Fawaz?

All right then. Fawaz can come to take it.

You're most welcome, Mr. Taymour.

No need. This is a gesture of good will.

Welcome, goodbye.

Take this, Abu Ali. Take these to Mona's house.

Tell her, "Your mother sent you this food."

-I will, do you want anything else? -No, deliver them and come back quickly.

All right.

God bless them…

and grant them good offspring,

according to God's book and the prophet's Sunnah.

-Congratulations. -Thank you, Sheikh!

Excuse me, peace be upon you!

-Give the Sheikh a ride. -Let's go.

Roula!

Greet your husband and congratulate each other.

Congratulations.

Where are your sisters? Don't they want to congratulate me?

Where have you been?

Nowhere, I was sick.

I had to stay away for a couple of days. That's all.

-Go there. -All right.

-But we didn't order anything. -That's true.

But the phone is down,

so Abu El Izz was worried you couldn't reach us.

So he sent you these like you always get.

Where is that boy?

Do you hire delivery boys every now and then?

No, don't worry. There's only us at the bakery.

-Okay, tell your boss to fix the phone. -All right.

Next time, don't come here unless I tell you.

-Do you understand? -Yes.

-Leave. -All right, bye.

-How are you, Mrs. Mona? -Hello, Abu Ali.

Mrs. Nahed sent you this food.

Thanks, put them in the kitchen.

So, Abu Ahmad, the elections are coming soon.

I know, I'm counting the days.

Why?

I want to get this over with.

Every day, they make a celebration in front of the cafe.

You're right.

The streets are filled with Nazem's photos and signs.

-And the garbage he's leaving behind. -That's true.

The problem is that customers are not coming to the cafe.

They don't want to hear the speeches.

It will be over soon.

As Jabal said, it's not going to last long.

Hopefully.

Bring another cup of tea to Abu Nidal!

Are you sure, Abu Ali?

Mrs. Nahed, she's been beaten up. I saw her with my own eyes.

-What girl? What are you talking about? -Hold on.

Was her husband at home?

I don't know, I put the food in the kitchen and left.

-I knew something was wrong. -Tell me, who are you talking about?

She deserves that. She was desperate to marry him.

I didn't approve of this marriage at all.

-Mona? -Sakher, Sakher!

Follow him, Abu Ali, follow him!

Of course, it's an alias.

But I made sure he hasn't left Lebanon.

Did you find any of his family members or relatives?

Alakrat doesn't have anyone. No one likes him.

Everyone I ask about him pretends not to know him.

-So, Chahine? -Since he hasn't left, we can get to him.

Personal Status Law.

It's the law that organizes family matters.

It's a set of laws that shows the position of each member in the family.

It protects the rights of each family member.

-Come here! -What do you want?

Shut up, move it!

That's enough!

It's enough, it's enough, Sakher! It's enough!

It's enough, Sakher! What's the matter with you?

-Say something! -Calm down!

It's enough, Sakher!

Sakher, please!

You walked into a minefield.

I became enraged.

I swear, three men couldn't calm me down.

I followed him, I lost my temper.

I cornered him behind the tank.

I got closer to him and said, "Your time is up, bastard."

Then, I killed him.

You maggot, aren't you done telling these stories?

You should've taken me with you. We would've celebrated with him.

Go out to celebrate with the guys.

What is it, boss? Aren't you going to greet me?

Hello.

Honestly, I came to see your boss.

But this guy said that today is his wedding. Is that right?

Not a big wedding, just a small party.

You take this very easy, but what about me?

-Isn't the apartment enough? -Yes, it's enough.

-It's not that good, but it's fine. -Don't you have a car?

What would I do with a car? Where would I go alone?

-Aren't you taking money? -Yes, I shouldn't lie.

-I'm getting every penny. -What do you want then?

Why are you nagging? Why would you ask for more?

Honestly, I'm bored. I'm not used to staying at home.

I started talking to myself, like a madman. I lost it!

What does that mean?

Honestly, I miss my wife and kids.

Your kids? Or just your wife?

You're so smart, Doshka.

It's all right, it's all right. Come with me.

-Does that mean-- -Come on!

You're the best!

Did all of that happen while I'm gone?

Yes, last time I saw her, I knew something was wrong.

-Where is Sakher now? -In his room.

You should've heard what Abu Ali said about him.

He said he entered the auditorium and dragged him out like a rag.

That's normal. He couldn't accept such a thing.

-Do you want to talk to him? -What will I tell him?

I can't blame him this time. Sakher did what he had to do.

I thought so.

I swear on your father's grave if I see him, I'll kill him myself.

Thank God, she has brothers to stand by her and defend her.

It's not a big deal, Um Jabal.

I hope Mona understands that.

This one.

What's the matter? Can't you see I'm not okay?

Shut up, girl!

-Doesn't she like me? -It's not like that.

Can't you see her?

Never mind her. Look at this girl.

No, I want that girl. She's cute, I like her.

-So? -Okay.

Give me until tomorrow. I'll prepare her.

Okay, that's all right. Tomorrow, you'll find her ready.

It's all right, tomorrow then. Let's go.

I know how to make you shut up, you idiot!

Hello, dear.

Change your clothes, dinner is ready.

Majdi?

What's wrong? What happened to you?

What's the matter? Did you have an accident?

Hawlo?

Hawlo?

Did you fall asleep?

What?

I'm asking if you're asleep.

I don't know, what does it look like?

I mean, don't you want to talk a little?

You haven't said anything to me.

Roula, what do you want to talk about? Did I do something wrong?

Is that all?

I want to talk with you a bit.

Later, later, tomorrow.

Okay.

What's going on? Why are you doing this? I'm talking to you, Majdi, answer me.

You're asking your family for help?

You're using them against me, you daughter of Sheikh Al Jabal?

Aren't you going to tell me what happened?

No, what will happen? Are they going to shoot me?

What are you talking about? I don't understand.

It's okay, I'm leaving the house.

Hold on, calm down. Will you listen to me?

I swear, I don't know what you're talking about.

I had nothing to do with it.

There is no point, Mona.

Your husband was humiliated today.

Your husband was beaten and humiliated in front of everyone.

Look at me, can you see that? Look at me!

Calm down, calm down!

Give me a chance to talk to them so I can resolve this.

I swear, this will be the last time they'll interfere with our life.

It's all right, I'll take care of that.

Hello? How are you?

I just got the chance to call you.

There is no time to talk. Listen to me carefully.