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 Abuut yet

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 Abuut 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 To 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 To 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

ALL THE EVENTS, CHARACTERS AND PLACES IN THIS SERIES ARE FICTIONAL

EPISODE 7

Jabal, I beg you, stop digging deep into my pain.

I want to dig deeper into your pain, and I want to heal it.

You should stop crying

and get rid of these filthy thoughts in your head.

What are you thinking? You should know…

I swear…

Shaheen…

What happened to Shaheen hurt me more than what happened to you.

Shaheen broke my back. I'm sad, because of him and for him.

He broke me, Sakher.

Listen to me.

We were right.

But if someone saw you like this, they'd think we were wrong.

We weren't unjust with this man.

We've always welcomed him with both hands.

We weren't unjust with him, his dad did that.

Your uncle pressured him, he's the one who messed with his mind.

I blame…

I blame those who've exploited this story and stabbed me in the back.

But I swear…

no one will even dare to threaten our shadows

as long as I'm breathing.

May Allah strengthen you, brother.

But I can't be any help to you.

You're my brother.

You're my brother from my father and mother.

You're my right hand.

Get it!

But this blindness…

how could I help you?

And…

why did you bring me here?

The smell of medicine…

beeping of electronics…

alcohol.

Is this a hosp--

Hospital?

Listen.

The place you're in now is the best hospital in Beirut.

I have some acquaintances here.

Dr. Noha?

Hello, Sakher.

Hi.

This is my brother, he's in your hands now.

How can we help him?

We have Dr. Haddad here, he's the best eye surgeon in the country.

I'll make an appointment for him. He'll follow up with him.

What are you talking Abuut?

Count on Allah, brother, trust in Allah.

Don't worry Abuut it, Om Jabal.

-It's okay. -Thanks to Allah.

Thanks to Allah.

Thanks to Allah.

May Allah bless you for this good news, Abu Ali.

-So, he'll be able to see again? -We don't know yet.

There's a specialist doctor who's treating him.

What Abuut Jabal?

He's going to stay in hiding?

Traditions says he should stay away

from his family and house in such a situation.

-You want to talk Abuut traditions? -That's because I'm hurting for him.

Isn't what happened to this family bad enough?

As if someone called God's wrath upon us.

It's only a temporary situation.

Your son, Ali, came back to us. Sakher is under treatment.

One by one, everything will go back to normal.

I hope so. May Allah help us.

I'm a media graduate.

I can speak English and French, and I'm studying a third language.

I live in Beirut.

Looking at your resume, it looks like you don't have any work experience.

True. Honestly, I had some family issues.

It kept me busy after graduating, but I'm free now.

What salary do you expect, if you are offered this job?

That doesn't matter.

I don't want to work for the money, I'm excited for this opportunity.

Okay, I appreciate your passion and excitement.

I know that women like you have a lot of ambitions and goals,

that's why I'll be honest with you.

-I'm sorry, I'll come back later. -No, come on, Lino, come, please.

Examine it and give me your opinion.

-New scoop? -Like always.

I forgot to introduce you to Ms. Mona.

She's a media graduate, from your passionate generation.

I'm Nour Rahma.

Sure, your fame needs no introduction.

I'm Mona Sheikh Al Jabal and I'm a fan of your work.

Sheikh Al Jabal?

Pleased to meet you.

We can't have high expectations. It's a little bit complicated

and I don't want to say something I'm not sure of.

It's enough for us to know that there's hope.

What's your relation to him?

He's the patient's brother.

According to the tests you had done previously,

there's still hope, since the optic nerve is still intact

and his retina is still sensitive to light.

I won't lie to you, his right eye is badly hurt,

but we're studying the possibility of implanting a new cornea in the left eye.

You mean he can see again?

Let's do more tests, then I'll answer that.

But you haven't told me yet, how did this happen?

Long story.

Dr. Noha, there's a patient calling you in room 602.

-So, you got it? -Of course.

-It always works. -So you're going?

Yes, but listen, prepare the Al Hayba file for me.

Anything new?

Looks like I'm reopening it.

Goodbye!

Give me the Valium, now.

What are you doing, Doc?

-It's a tranquilizer. -What if he goes back into a coma?

Your cousin woke up just now.

Cousin?

Thank God you're okay.

Where am I?

-What happened? -Calm down, don't move too quickly.

Forgive me, cousin.

I feel like I'm gonna die.

God forbid. God forbid.

Allah is the only healer.

Just calm down. Stop saying that.

Where's my mother? Where's everybody? Where's Rima?

They're fine, everyone's fine. Just tell me, how are you?

I'm hurting, cousin.

I'm hurting.

I'm hurting even more.

The sedative will start affecting him, stay with him.

Thank God, that's a huge development.

That's thanks to God and your efforts.

That's our duty, now you can go and get some rest.

When can you release him?

Soon, he should stay under supervision for 24 hours.

You can relax now.

It was a burden, but now it's over.

Thank you very much. You're brave and reliable.

How are you, young man?

Hi.

Are you going somewhere? Do you need a ride?

There's no need.

I got bored, so I thought I'd walk a bit.

I'm also bored and don't want to go home.

Would you like to have lunch with me?

No, thanks. Another time.

I promise I'll take you somewhere fancy with diet food and no salt.

Okay, you can come with me if you like.

To your place?

I told you I'm bored, I don't want to stay in the house.

Come on.

-Look, I can't. -Hey, guy, chill!

Come on, chill!

What are you doing?

Sorry, but there's a chilly breeze. I don't like convertibles.

-Is everything okay? -Thanks.

-You want to keep the sunglasses on? -Is it forbidden here?

No, but I should be the famous one who's avoiding people and cameras.

Okay.

Is this okay?

That's much better.

At least I can see your eyes when you speak to me.

Is this an interrogation?

Do you think that?

Eyes speak, don't you say that?

That's right. We Syrians say, eyes are carriers of messages.

This is the first time I've seen you happy, smiling from within.

There's some good news from work.

You got accepted?

Not quite, almost.

Congrats, that's good news. Have you signed a contract?

Not yet, it's still early until we pass the crisis point.

What crisis?

I'm a foreign journalist, right?

So, there are some security procedures, you know.

Okay.

But promise me, you'll invite me to dinner when you've accepted.

Promise?

I'm ready.

Hello?

Hi.

Good, but I don't know who's speaking.

-Yes! Hi, how are you? -I'm sorry if I'm bothering you.

But you told me to contact you.

Honestly, I applied for more than one job,

but you know, these things need recommendations.

I'll owe you a big debt.

Anyway, you have my number now, we'll meet and talk whenever you please.

Thanks again.

It's nothing, sweety. Don't worry. Okay, bye.

She's a Syrian girl, like you.

She's looking for a job and I'm trying to help her out.

Good, if you can help her out, you should.

Honestly, I'm little upset with myself.

I do want to help her, but I can also benefit greatly from her.

It benefits you? Great.

Don't be silly, it was a coincidence.

Anyway, I'm happy to help out, whether it's her or anyone else.

Then it's settled. Why are you blaming yourself?

Blaming myself? Not that much.

But I hate to do these things.

Quid pro quo is an ugly concept.

You should pay for every service and do something for them in return.

Yes, but that's how the whole world works. Is there anything without a price?

No, but sometimes, the price is too high.

So tell me…

what do you want from her?

What happened?

Let's end this meal and leave.

Okay, but why did you get upset?

I don't want to cause you any embarrassment.

Embarrassment?

Don't turn around.

There's a guy checking me out at the table behind you.

Do you know him?

And I know who sent him.

So?

What do you mean?

So why shouldn't I turn around?

Look, I don't think I can't hide it from you anymore.

-Do you remember that night when-- -Yes.

I got it, yes, I remember. No need to continue.

No, I've gotten used to it.

Don't forget that I meet lots of people daily.

It's just that he's gathering some information

regarding everything Abuut you, so he can rest.

He's someone jealous, that's all.

Jealous? Or is he concerned Abuut you?

What's the difference?

Big difference.

I don't want to interfere with your life but it's in your own hands.

I wish.

Look, I don't usually like to talk Abuut it,

just know that I owe him and I'm reacting accordingly.

You know better.

I'll tell you a story.

I once had a cage of birds.

I opened the door once.

I opened the door so they could fly.

The birds that had strong wings left, but the ones with weak wings,

they didn't leave, although the door was wide open.

Why are you telling me such a story?

I'm telling you this story,

so you can realize why you should know better.

Excuse me now, I should leave.

I'm sorry if I caused you any embarrassment or trouble.

Stay, we'll leave together.

It's only a matter of showing off, believe me.

He's trying to tell me that even if he's not with me,

he'll be near me.

That has been my whole life, I'm used to it.

I know. I heard the beating sounds.

Thanks.

I…

I'm sorry, but what I heard made me so angry.

Thanks for the invite.

Hi.

What you're doing…

it won't end well.

You work for important people and those important people,

they only think Abuut their interests.

That's why they can step on you at any time and keep on walking.

So…

tell me who you are.

Who?

You think you're doing what you're told?

And then?

You'll be lucky if he loses his title and spares you.

That's why you should take this advice from me.

Go find another way to earn a living, stay away from this job.

No, no, no, honorable man, why would you do this?

I told you, take my advice.

See how nice you got?

Listen, you bastard.

I'll spare your life this time.

I saw your face, I memorized it.

That means…

If, God forbid…

I swear…

I swear by Allah.

Waiter. Check, please.

Rest your head back a little.

Enough.

Put your head closer. Closer. Put your chin here.

Tell me, Doc.

I think it's good, there's hope.

THARWAT

They told me that you brought me here.

Why, Jabal?

Why did you do this to me?

Why didn't you leave me to die?

I betrayed you.

I deserve worse than being shot.

They messed with my head. They wanted to destroy me instead of you.

I caused your brother's blindness.

You were Abuut to die in vain because of me.

You and your men.

Instead of killing me…

you rescued me from death, cousin?

And you're sitting next to me.

You're facing danger to be with me.

Jabal…

what you've done for me hurts me more than the bullet in my body.

Just please tell me why, Jabal?

Please tell me why, I beg you.

If you were in my shoes, what would you do?

Betrayal and mercy can't be combined.

Isn't that the traditional view?

Please, don't talk Abuut traditions, especially you.

You're right.

I can't say anything.

We're done, boss. I'll wait outside.

Tell me, Abu Ali, has anything happened?

They agreed to do the surgery tomorrow.

Okay, stay. I want you to be with us.

Listen to these words carefully.

I risked my life, so I can help you.

Thanks to Allah…

you survived.

But I should tell you that people outside are wishing you to rest in peace.

Your mother is reading Surat Yaseen on your tombstone.

There's no one who knows that you're alive, but me…

and this man.

Sakher…

who's my brother, who's staying in the floor Abuve you…

doesn't know that you're alive.

There's no need to tell you what Sakher is doing here…

and why he's having eye surgery tomorrow.

Yes. Now what?

If I'm dead in Al Hayba and you can't stand to look at me…

Jabal?

Why did you save me if you haven't forgiven me?

I beg you, say what's on your mind.

I'm only thinking Abuut what we wish to do

because you're precious to me.

I decided to banish you.

That was even before you were shot.

Nothing has changed.

What does this mean?

It means that when you're healed…

you'll be like a newborn,

but you'll start from a new place.

Forget your land, forget your people, and forget your past.

Would you be satisfied with that?

I have nothing to do with you.

I don't know you anymore.

Do you know this guy, Abu Ali?

I have never seen him before.

I wish you good health.

No, it's obvious, we predicted that. That's why we thought of discharging him.

Okay, update me if anything happens.

What, sir? Did anything happen?

Ghazi couldn't handle his son's death. He's on a hunger strike.

COLONEL TAWFIQ DAOU