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

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

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

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

EPISODE 13

Ali, I spoke with you. We know what to do.

The problem got bigger and it needs a bigger brain now.

A brain? What brain, chief?

The problem has reached us. You want me to sit there and watch?

On the contrary, it's your turn now. You have a bigger responsibility now.

You going there won't do us any good. I already told you the area is surrounded.

You may get hurt if they see you there.

I'd rather die than leave them alone.

Brother, no one shall die.

I spoke to your father yesterday before cutting off all communication.

They are doing well, don't worry.

The important thing now is to open your eyes and take care of business here.

We have different ideas, chief, very different.

We live here, our responsibilities are here.

Some people take advantage of such situations.

You saw what happened with the warehouses in Jabal's absence.

You know exactly what I'm trying to say.

That's why, if you want to really help them,

you must know how to act in his absence.

I don't know, chief, I don't know.

I feel like I'm the reason behind the problems.

You're not to blame. A lot of things happened in your absence.

But they managed to escape punishment. Ali, they know what to do.

So, don't worry.

I won't let you go.

Hala! Get out of my face. It's none of your business.

I won't let you go. Are you crazy?

I would be crazy if I left my cousins on the verge of death.

What has changed now? Why do you care?

You're right.

What has changed now?

I was a traitor and still am a traitor.

No, dear, that's not what I meant.

But your cousins have been wanted since day one.

-They're wanted. Now or later. -Yes! Yes! But now, it's because of me.

I'm the reason behind everything they are going through.

Besides, Hala, this is my only chance to redeem myself.

You're a liar. We both know that you can't do anything.

We both know that you can't stand up against the authorities.

It's suicide! So, I won't let you go. You hear me?

I won't let you! You're forbidden from leaving.

Hello, sir.

-Any news? -No.

No one has entered or left till now.

Anyways, let me know if anything happened.

Okay, sir.

Surely, no area in Lebanon can be left out.

-It's a part of the country. -Let me rephrase my question.

Will the clan heads who represent these areas be invited to a discussion?

No, those who have violated…

The number you dialed isn't available right now.

…we cannot have any discussion with these people.

But we can ask the citizens…

LIVE, SHEIKH AL JABAL NEIGHBORHOOD IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF BEIRUT

…as in any country, some requests…

Ghazi.

-Hanaa. -Ghazi, Chahine has left us, Ghazi.

He went away forever.

I swear by his grave. I won't let it slide.

Even if I had one day to live, I will avenge him.

This time, chief, it's serious. The regular people are in trouble.

My phone has been ringing since the morning.

Everyone called me and asked me about the situation.

What's the solution, chief? What can we do, people?

What can we do, Abu Ahmad?

We won't get involved now when weren't involved in the beginning.

You want the men of Al Hayba to have problems with the government?

No, that's not what I meant.

I don't want us to be against the government.

But maybe we can find a simple solution. Am I right, chief?

The problem is that the issue has gone too far. And my hands are tied.

If we do something, the government will stand against us.

That may lead to death without gaining anything.

If our hands remain tied and Jabal returns,

we won't be able to look him in the eye ever again.

Oh, my God!

Jabal is trapped? He will dig his way out of any trap.

They can escape from everyone, but not from me.

I swear by Chahine's grave, I shall bury them one after the other.

That's my job.

Just let me get out of here and leave the rest to me.

I'm praying for your release every day.

Who's your escort?

He's Sami Al Saeed.

-Suleiman's son? -Indeed.

Sleiman who had nothing to do with Sultan's death.

Sleiman that was unjustly murdered.

What brings him here?

When God closes a door, he opens a window.

Ever since Chahine died, he's never left us.

He provided us with everything.

-Sami, come say hello to Uncle Ghazi. -Hello, Abu Chahine.

-Hey. -I swear, Abu Chahine.

I consider you my second father, may he rest in peace.

Your loved ones are mine and so are your enemies.

Just tell me what to do and I'll deliver.

Okay, fine.

Take care of the house until I return.

-Keep your eyes open. -Deal. Deal, master of Al Hayba.

Get the cameras and follow me.

Nour Rahma! Isn't that Nour Rahma?

How did she enter? How come you let her in?

Guys, leave her.

Houssam, let her be.

Nour Rahma got permission from the authorities to meet Jabal.

-What? Is it up to her? -That's what happened.

She went inside with Louay and the cameras.

I tried to call him, but I couldn't reach him.

I'm worried about him.

Shall we focus on your fiancée or the problem she put us in?

-I'll go check it out. -No, don't go. It's done.

She's inside now. You can't do anything.

Let's take advantage of it.

What do you mean? Do you want us to go live?

Of course, this is a scoop.

Are you dumb? Where are the men? Who's outside?

Boss, all the men are at the gates and on rooftops.

How did you let her in then?

She's a spy for sure, she must have microphones on her.

Hey guys, what's the matter?

The reporters your sister has talked about are in the neighborhood.

Why did they come here?

Are they trying to profit from stories about us?

Calm down, guys, all of them stayed outside.

Only one woman entered with her cameraman.

She's not just anybody, she's Nour Rahma. I think she's got her eyes on you.

-She insists on seeing you. -You go and kick her out now.

I don't want anyone to enter without my consent.

-Go! -Wait, wait.

Let her in.

It's okay, Abu Talal. I'll take care of it.

People outside are changing the story

Other people are scared and worried. That's why I should talk about it myself.

I have a couple of things to say. I want everyone to listen to them.

Don't you worry.

Here you go.

-No, thank you. -You're our guest, you must take it.

Here you go.

What do you want, lady?

-I suppose you're Al Shayeb, right? -Right, how can I help you?

First of all, I'm sorry for the bad timing.

We all know what you're going through.

But I want you to be sure that no one sent me here. Don't be scared.

I'm never scared.

If we sense anything is off, you won't leave here alive.

No, we won't go there.

I have a talk show that is watched by everyone.

I'd love for Jabal to be my guest.

At least, he'd share his opinion with the people

who only know one perspective.

I don't care about this.

If it was up to me, you would finish your coffee and leave.

But the problem is that it's up to Jabal. Jabal is the one who accepted to see you.

Houda, take the lady inside and do your thing.

Let's go.

Take care of this guy.

No, no. That's a different matter. Anyways, the officers are ready to help.

Keep me posted, don't forget about me. Bye.

What's up?

They're saying on TV that they'll have an interview with Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal.

Damn, how did they reach him? It must be taped.

No, it's live. Ms. Nour is the one interviewing him.

Nour?

Stay in touch as long as possible. Do everything she asks you.

-Keep me posted. -Okay.

Hello. Hey, Mr. Tharwat.

I didn't know that. Can you believe it?

I just found out about it after they had arrived there.

After they had entered.

Listen to me carefully.

If anything happens to Nour Rahma, you'd be the one to blame.

Do you understand?

Turn on the television!

Answer the phone, I don't want to talk to anybody.

Hello. Hi. One minute please, it's Brigadier General Shaker.

-Hello. -How are you, Abu Majed?

I'm worried about you.

Yes, fine. Are you in the office? Are you watching the news?

I know, I know. That's why I contacted you.

No, it's nothing, don't worry.

But I thought perhaps we could watch the interview together.

I would've come, but you know, we're on duty. Anything could happen.

Then, I'll be waiting for you.

Goodbye.

-I'm really sorry. -Don't worry.

Your bag, please.

Come in.

Listen to me, don't ask useless questions.

We can stop the interview at any moment, don't try us.

The guys are here if you need anything.

Don't act without our consent no matter what.

Any sudden movement will put yours and the guy's life in danger.

Don't worry. I know my guest.

-Lead the way and stay with them. -Let's go.

-Where are the electrical outlets? -Go inside.

-Shall I stay or go? -Go, I'm taking a break today.

I called work and told them that I'm not coming.

-I'm here if you need anything. -Okay.

Calm down.

I did the impossible to finish your papers.

Work will be waiting for you once you travel.

You'll forget about your past and have a fresh start.

Turn on the television.

Chahine.

Don't ruin everything, we are so close.

Hala, turn on the television.

Fine.

Dear viewers, we kindly remind you

that we'll be broadcasting a live interview.

with the wanted Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal.

from inside the surrounded area.

Get out of my face, son! Move, Youssef!

What's wrong with you? You think it's a presidential speech?

-Wait, Bashir, wait a second. -I pity him, guys.

Is it possible that this is the end of him?

He's playing his last card.

He probably thinks he can win the people's heart with his words.

Quiet down, guys. If you want to chat go outside.

Let's hear it!

As some are trying to describe it…

-Hold it! -Calm down, guys help him do his thing.

What's wrong, guys? I just wanted to set the microphone.

Give it to me.

Pardon me, boss.

Put it on the coat.

Can we start now?

Whenever you feel like it.

Are they going to stand here the whole time?

Of course not. Take a break, guys.

-Hey, Louay, is everything ready? -Say something please, sir.

Sorry, I meant boss.

You want to test this?

-In the name of God. -Okay.

Yes, Louay. My signal is great. We'll go live in five seconds.

Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal. A name everyone knows in Lebanon.

A name that's been on people's mouth in the area…

-Close the door, don't let anyone in. -Okay, sir.

…after his pictures and stories filled the newspapers and newscasts.

The beloved son of Al Hayba.

AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JABAL SHEIKH AL JABAL

The outlaw who has over 50 warrants to his name.

The ghost that has dodged the media and the State for years.

And the chief of a clan in a remote area in the plains

known as Al Hayba.

If I may say, it was extremely difficult for us to reach this den

in order to be with you live.

-Den? -In an interview…

Wait, hold on, what's this?

If I may, I haven't finished my introduction.

Okay, but with whom are you sitting? A den?

-With whom? -I don't know, I'm asking you.

You didn't like my introduction? Can you tell me I was wrong?

Sure, sure.

I can also handle this task

and introduce myself to the viewers.

If I may, that's my job. I'm the interviewer.

Is it your job to speak as you wish?

Isn't that the truth?

Look, Ms. Nour.

If you came here to speak like that,

let's stop this interview before it begins.

Please, give me my chance to speak, and you'll have the right to respond.

Only after leaving here, do you have the right to speak as you wish.

But here, I shall speak,

and people shall listen.

Go ahead.

I'm Jabal.

I'm Jabal Sultan Sheikh Al Jabal.

I come from Al Hayba…

which is a part of this country.

I was put in situations

that my father and grandfather were put in.

We were born in a forgotten area.

When cities were thriving… and citizens were prospering…

we were in the dark.

In the dark, with no life and no jobs.

No one on earth...

ever helped us.

Since the days of my grandfathers,

we've wasted our breaths demanding our rights.

Not a single official heard us. Not even one.

So, you took your rights by your own hands.

-We had no other choice. -What's the outcome?

It became our fault. Suddenly, the laws were enforced again.

Look, dear, it's a long story that goes way back.

You came here to solve it with a couple of words?

Surely, I didn't come here to solve such a case.

I came here to meet you.

You said I was famous earlier. Are you trying to change your words?

I came here to get to know you better. From the inside.

Myself and all the viewers.

We should all know who Jabal really is.

We should know what kind of danger is ahead.

What danger?

Look around you, people, and you'll see the real danger.

Only God is merciful to you all every day and every minute.

Only God.

The viewers know what I'm talking about.

Why do you think the viewers believe you?

Because all this time, all this time, people got used to hearing about me.

But this is the first time they'll hear from me.

The viewers are hearing a criminal advising them to commit crimes.

By violating the law and taking their rights by their own hands.

What do you think a father's reaction would be, listening to you with his son?

Women, students, the civil society that is living in peace.

-What are you trying to tell them? -What society?

Guys, the ones who are living in peace should turn off the television.

I'm speaking in the name of every person who wakes up in the morning

and sees nothing but bills, taxes, and debt.

They leave their house and get stuck in heavy traffic.

This traffic became a part of this civil society's life.

The civil society that is living in piece.

I'm speaking in the name of the employee

who suddenly sees their colleague become their boss

due to a call from an unknown caller.

I'm also speaking in the name of the employee

that has to spend half of their salary before receiving it.

-You can't generalize. -What?

Forget about the ones that can't be mentioned.

Let's talk about the regular people.

If a person wants to study in a good school,

what shall they do? If they want to work, if they want to get married?

If their child gets sick, what shall they do?

If a person wants to open a business,

where shall they get money from? Who shall allow them and how?

Let's leave all of these aside.

If a person dies, if a person says, "I don't want to live anymore,"

what will happen to their family? Robbery is everywhere. Robbery!

This world is full of lies.

The wedding…

is more important than joy.

The funeral is more important than the dead.

The poor have a low life

while betrayal fills the heart of the envious.

Some spend their life planting seeds, then some reap everything.

Do you think that weaponizing people is the solution?

To give them guns to take their rights?

It's not a rule. They can do as you say, they can go to the authorities.

Jabal, are you happy?

Me?

I trust God.

What do you mean?

I mean… as long as my family and my people are okay,

then I'm okay.

Your people, what about the others?

Look…

I have never been unjust with anyone,

but I was wronged.

If I owe someone anything, they shall come and take it.

What about the people you've killed?

What about the battles around the borders and the people that are dying?

Don't they have parents?

Don't they have kids? Don't they have mothers?

Or are you not concerned about people's deaths?

Death is certain.

The ones responsible for them must take the blame for their death.

They wouldn't get into such situations, if they had found better lives.

The candidates

for the elections are the ones that should be held accountable.

What have they provided for the people?

We've always been ready to die.

Not only myself. Adults, children, elderly, and women.

Everybody.

I'm sitting in front of you now, but you may find me dead a minute later.

Not a problem, death is inevitable.

I swear. I swear that injustice is bitter.

After all that you've heard…

an educated lady like yourself tells me

that people who abide by the law are living peacefully

while I'm the criminal.

What's your dream, Jabal?

My dream is for you to calm down…

and to see me from another perspective.

Do you dream of living a normal life?

A normal life? There's no such thing. What is that?

It's difficult, there's no such thing as a normal life.

That's hard. You…

Are you living a normal life?

If a person like you had completed their studies,

where would they be at now?

How would they have raised their children?

Above all, what woman would accept living with him?

I heard that you've gotten married and divorced more than once.

That's my destiny.

Why?

They couldn't live with you? They couldn't handle it?

I answered you already. That's my destiny.

Don't you wish you could find a lady that really loves you?

Separate from your power, money, men, and clan?

A lady that loves you for your traits and personality?

There is such a lady.

You want to know who she is?

If Jabal woke up in the morning and found himself free

of all the charges pressed against him,

what's the first thing he'd do?

Wow!

I would do a lot of stuff.

I would take my mom to Beirut in the morning.

We would roam downtown during the day.

We would walk by the sea… among the people.

Then…

we would go to the amusement park.

She has always talked about this amusement park.

She had a dream of taking me there when I was little.

And...

I wish I could help her achieve her dream right now.

-Turn it off. -Stop!