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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 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 SIX

Everyone, drop your weapons!

Where is your boss?

Where are you, Jabal?

Come and face me. Look me in the eyes!

I know you're behind this.

No one else dares to do this!

Chahine!

Someone other than you wouldn't leave this place.

Gather your men and leave.

You! Take your stuff and leave! Hurry!

Hurry!

I know you can't sleep and you're worried about your husband.

Jabal? Where's Chahine?

He's fine.

Listen. I know that you and your husband can't handle any more problems,

but I want to tell you that the coming period will be a bit stressful.

So I want you to be patient, and no matter what he says,

try to forget it.

What's wrong, son?

Why do you look so tired? Did something happen to you?

Nothing, Mother. Make me some coffee.

What are you doing, boss?

Do you know that if eggs sense danger, they get nervous?

-Eggs get nervous? -Yes.

If they get nervous, they start trembling from the inside.

They'll be agitated…

by the slightest movement.

And if you corner them, they'll be spoiled.

That's why they're kept comfortable, protected by the hen.

Maybe that's why…

the good eggs are put…

in hay baskets.

Look at the difference between eggs in a hay basket…

and eggs in a carton. There's a big difference.

The eggs…

mustn't be cornered.

Trust me, Khalil. This egg isn't spoiled at all.

I don't feel like stressing over the factory issue, Khalil.

It's better if no one tries to corner me…

so that I won't turn bad.

Give me your plate.

Settle it today. Understood?

Enjoy your meal.

I care for you so much, buddy.

But it's time to go back.

Goodbye.

Don't you want to tell me what's going on?

Look how tired you are. It's as if you haven't slept for days.

Nothing is wrong, Mother.

Chahine, don't lie to me. I'm your mother, and I know you very well.

Tell me. What's going on with you?

Nothing. Nothing!

Are you asking me or interrogating me, Mother?

You made me regret the moment I came here.

No, son.

I would do anything to see you.

I have no one but you.

But the face I'm looking at right now, I haven't seen it for a while.

Tell me, Chahine. Open up to me.

I'll see you soon, Mother.

Have mercy on me. Have mercy on me.

My dear son.

May God keep you safe, Jabal.

This has always been a happy day. But with you, it becomes crying day.

I'll shut up. You'll no longer be hearing my voice.

Oh, God! I told you the boy doesn't want to see anyone.

We thanked God because he was imprisoned in his country

among his parents and loved ones.

But why doesn't he want to see anyone?

May God help me. How can someone answer this?

Good morning, what's wrong?

Marwa is taking stuffed eggplants to Ali. What's wrong with that?

Trust me. If there's nothing wrong, she creates trouble.

Here's your tea. I'll go cry by myself.

Take it easy on her. Her heart is broken.

Look, she burnt the bread, too.

Let her rest.

Where's Sakher? Why didn't he come down yet?

That's not like him.

Sakher drank his coffee early this morning with Mrs. Rania.

And they left together a while ago.

He drank coffee with Mrs. Rania.

God knows what that boy is thinking.

God knows…

What are you thinking about, Um Jabal?

I'm looking at the stairs.

Every happy occasion occurred on those steps.

And those who faced problems or needed anything went up those stairs.

Look at them. They became steps again.

A pile of stacked stones takes you to an empty house.

I got you these sweets I made. Try them.

-I'll get some plates. -Come. We'll eat by hand.

Mona…

Do you look at yourself in the mirror?

No, Mother. I don't dare to do that.

I just want to understand.

What's giving you patience for so long?

Don't you dare say that's he's only your son.

You've been holding your tears back for years.

All your days are similar. Let me ask you this.

What's giving you patience, Mother?

What's giving me patience is my faith…

that the one who's making me sad now…

will get back to me.

He will get back to me.

Because your brother has never failed me.

That means what's making us patient is the same thing.

What's making us patient is our kids, Mother.

Come with me.

Sit here.

Go ahead, sit down.

Go ahead, help yourself.

Pardon me, but I told that idiot to deliver a message to you.

I don't know why he didn't understand to do it that way.

It's all right.

Did you think about what he told you?

Yes, I'm in.

Excellent. You're getting out soon. Get yourself ready.

The men are waiting for you.

Excuse me, I didn't introduce myself.

They call me Khayat.

Do you know why they call me that?

Because if anyone says a word,

I sew his lips together.

Don't forget what you just heard.

And go eat elsewhere. Get out of here.

Do you see all those lands?

They were for Sultan. May he rest in peace.

-May he rest in peace. -Thank you.

On the other side, too, at the Syrian border.

If someone hears you talking about land,

they might think of fields and farms and agricultural land.

But I see nothing but a wasteland.

Why are you neglecting it?

What do you want to do with it?

What do you mean by that?

Is it valuable? Can it be sold?

If it can be sold at a high price,

why don't you sell it and pay the factory's debts?

Who told you we have debts at the factory?

Nobody. Nobody told me that.

I thought… I don't remember.

-Enough. Why are you stuttering? -No, I'm not stuttering.

But I feel like I asked about something that doesn't concern me.

The factory's issue is just about ego. It will be solved shortly.

It will end.

You know?

I loved this trip with you.

It came at the right time.

I was so depressed.

If I came to my aunt's house and you weren't there,

I don't know if I would've stayed.

What, Ali?

You wouldn't have taken that long to think if you were to get married.

What happened with you?

I agree. You can tell Al Mouhandes that I'm ready to hear his offer.

I have the form with me. It's waiting for you.

I'll tell you what you're supposed to do.

It's all right, whether it was you or him. You're both good men.

I'm glad you agreed.

Why?

Because despite everything, I like you.

I like your stubbornness.

And I wouldn't have been able to destroy you.

Shut your mouth and listen carefully to what I have to say.

I'm sentenced to life.

I'm not just staying here for a couple of days.

I'm going to be seeing you every day. You want war? So be it.

Look around. I have nothing to lose.

If you want to work with me, I don't mind. Why not?

But listen to me.

Don't you dare think that I can one day be your servant.

Do you hear me, Khayat?

SHEIKH AL JABAL DAIRY FACTORY

The food is ready.

RENTAL AGREEMENT

IN AL HAYBA

MOHAMAD MURAD

MOHAMAD MURAD, 1976

Where's the factory owner?

-What do want this early? -Where's Mr. Sakher?

I thought he acted tough and said he'd settle it.

Or do you think you're outsmarting us?

Don't worry, the problem is solved.

We're waiting for Nizar to come and talk to them.

-Keep on waiting by yourself. -Watch your language!

Listen, you have one hour.

Or I'll go with all these poor people to his house to demand our rights.

Whoever wants to demand their rights by themselves, come with me.

Good people, change your clothes, and get a bucket of yogurt.

I'm waiting for you outside.

Yes, Abu Safi.

What?

Burhan, the lowlife?

Seems like they're up to no good.

I'll be there soon.

-I'll show him, that lowlife. -What's wrong?

Nothing. Let me drive you home. I know what to do.

This is a contract to your father's house in the East side.

He rented it out to some strangers. The Murad family.

That was a long time ago. It's been more than 40 years.

I want you to help me so your father will remember.

I have some questions to ask him.

How about we put the sign up there?

Where? There?

I don't know what to write on it.

That's the mayor.

-Welcome. -Hello.

Mayor, I'm thinking about opening a butchery here in Al Hayba.

But I don't know what to call it.

I thought of naming it…

Al Hayba Slaughterhouse.

Or is the slaughterhouse where they butcher livestock?

Sakher called.

He said he will take us down.

I'll name it…

The square massacre.

Isn't this what it's called in standard Arabic? Massacre?

-Yes, it is. -No, it's a bit harsh.

Let's call it Al Hayba Butchery.

What do you think, Mayor?

I wish you good luck. Excuse me.

Where were you two? Where were you?

What's wrong, son? Why are you upset?

Excuse me.

What's wrong?

That man they call Nemer Al Saeed is trying to play dirty.

He wants the factory, no matter what it costs him.

How do you know that?

Nizar, one of our men. They roughed him up and sent him home.

And now, he refuses to say a word.

And Burhan, that lowlife, is trying to turn people against us.

You'll see them at your door any minute.

But I swear that if I see any of them, I'll kill them.

-That is what's wrong! -Calm down, Sakher.

What if he has nothing to do with that?

Sakher, listen to me.

Jabal asked you and begged you, so don't cause any trouble.

Listen to me, Sakher.

Now, it's my turn to talk. Don't say a word.

Just listen to me.

Your brother told you not to cause any trouble with anyone.

I'm sure he knows why he asked you that.

Firas!

They're here. It seems like there's a lot of them.

-What do you want us to do? -Men!

Listen to me very carefully. I don't want any violence.

-Do you want us to stay still? -What I want is none of your business.

Do as I said. Everyone go inside.

People!

Listen to me very carefully.

This house is stealing your livelihood.

We've run out of patience. And your children's food is gone.

And of course, their kitchens are full.

-That's right. -He's right.

-Shame on you! -Shame on you!

Stop. Drop me here.

How beautiful it is.

Whoever paints such a picture…

is certainly very sensitive and romantic.

Look how nice it is.

The guards need to be held accountable.

Act.

Guards!

Where are you?

It's getting better and better.

At last, someone who understands me.

We're not leaving this place before we take all of our rights.

No matter what happens.

Why did you spill of this milk?

I swear, if you weren't at our doorstep,

-I would've killed you instantly! -Watch your language, Sakher.

Shut up!

Shut your mouth!

People!

You're my family.

This man is up to no good.

He's taking advantage of you.

He want to turn us against each other.

Mr. Sakher gave you a solution. The solution is right in front of you.

If he was able to do more, he would've done it.

-Think hard. -Watch out, something smells fishy.

How dare you say that? You starved us to death.

We starved you to death?

You're so fat that you're about to explode!

If I opened the gate for you, you wouldn't fit through it.

How nice! You're punishing us because of our weight?

Shut up!

We don't punish people because of their weight.

I'm punishing you because of your stupidity.

I have rights, just like these people. And I'll take them.

Speak for yourself and stop acting tough.

Stop messing with their heads or else I'll bash your brains out.

You have the right to do that. The truth hurts now.

He's still talking about rights? He's still talking about rights?

-Take him away before I kill him! -Sakher!

-Calm down… -Enough!

-Go back inside, Mother. -Move away.

-I beg you, go back inside. -I said move away, Sakher!

Um Jabal.

We're thankful that you came to see us. We've been asking for a long time

to send someone who can understand us and make a decision.

Open the gates, Firas.

There were never gates between us.

That spilled milk…

is your livelihood.

And mine, too.

And the livelihoods of your kids and my kids, too.

We all built the factory together.

We all helped one another. I got tired and exhausted.

I worked hard just like you did.

Rihaf, didn't we eat from the same plate?

I know that, ma'am,

but we're in dire need, and we also have responsibilities.

That's right.

You're responsible for your family.

And I'm also responsible for mine and yours, too.

As well as his and all of your families.

But how can you let someone like him…

make you forget the days we ate together?

That man, who is talking on your behalf, is totally worthless!

He has nothing to do but to turn us against each other.

Firas, let them inside so we can hear what they have to say.

Come inside. What are you waiting for?

Take your milk and turn it to yogurt!

Mother!

Mother!

Get out of here, you lowlife!

Hold on!

-Is that Jabal? -Jabal?

Watch.

Watch, brother.

I told you to hold on!

There you go!