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 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 8

-Good morning. -Wake Ghazi up.

It's too early.

Wake him up and dress him. I'll take him to my mother's

before I go to work.

What do you mean? I told you I want to take him to see my brother.

Did you hear me right?

It's gotten to this?

You want to deny our child seeing his uncle?

I'm his father, I get to decide whom he can see.

Go get him ready. I am very busy today.

Look at me.

I will take Ghazi to see Jabal, you must understand.

Understand? Understand?

-Lower your voice. -This is my house.

I can scream the way I like. If you don't like it, you can just leave.

-You're kicking me out, Chahine? -I'm not, I'm giving you a choice.

I told you yesterday you either stand with your husband

or with those who have wronged him.

The gray area does not work with me now.

-My family is your family. -They are not my family.

I was wrong not to send you back to them when they killed my dad.

I wish you wouldn't say this, Chahine.

I wish you wouldn't.

For your sake, I disobeyed my mother.

My mother who was still mourning her son

had to mourn her husband again after you killed him in his house.

Me? Are you saying this to me, Chahine?

Shame on you. Your mother is instilling hatred in you.

If you mention my mother again, I will cut your tongue out.

If I learn that my son met your brother, may God help you.

Listen, tell him this.

If he's not done playing games, I miss playing games myself.

Son, you should accompany me.

The man has been away from his house and family for years.

Let's go do this now. It's only appropriate.

You're the elder and that's enough. Keep me out of this.

These are from your town and Jabal is the town's chief.

-He was the town's chief. -What do you mean?

Father, please.

Go make that visit and let's end it this morning, please.

I can't believe this.

-Good morning. -Welcome.

-Let us leave. -Okay.

-Isn't the mayor coming? -He said to go ahead and he'll follow.

I'm sure he has something important to do.

Hello, Abu Mohamad. We've missed you.

-Glad you're safe. -Hello, Abu Radi.

-Glad you're safe. -Hello, Abu Tawfic.

-Hello. -Glad to see you safe.

-Welcome, people. -Hello.

Thank you. May God bless you.

Take a seat.

-We're glad to see you safe, Mr. Jabal. -Thank you.

Thank you for coming, people.

Excuse me for my absence but I swear…

I was forced to.

No one else has endured what you have, Jabal.

May God punish those behind this.

In my absence, my brother Sakher…

worked, tried and did what he could

so he could provide what he could to those making a living in our business.

This is…

what he could do.

And now, it's different.

We sold most of our business after what happened.

-Bless you, Mr. Jabal. -You've always helped us.

You helped us all, boss. Indeed…

Listen, people…

I'm not saying this to evade my responsibilities.

Be it toward Al Hayba and its people

or my people at the factory.

Nizar and Abu Safi,

thank you for standing by my brother.

I owe you this and I'll never forget it.

I will repay you well.

I hope I find a solution for the factory that's beneficial to everyone.

And whoever was trying to fish in troubled waters…

I will deal with them later.

Burhan… He was behind all this.

But it's all good now. He got what he deserves.

Burhan is a small cog.

The one behind Burhan is the real problem.

He's the one making trouble.

Who do you mean, son?

It's obvious, Abu Ahmad.

Nemer Al Saeed.

But Sakher, ever since Nemer Al Saeed arrived in Al Hayba,

he's been helping us all.

-Am I right or wrong, people? -You speak the truth, Abu Ahmad.

We only saw good from that man.

If that's the way you see it…

-that means you're truly shortsighted. -Enough, Sakher.

-Jabal, that man-- -Calm down, calm down.

Now, our problem is with Burhan.

What happened with Um Jabal by her house,

no man or woman would accept it.

And this man next to me…

is a brute and does not tolerate any word misspoken.

And this lowlife…

God saved him because he was our guest.

Otherwise, I swear I would've killed him on the spot.

We're the children of Sultan and we understand traditions well.

-May God keep you. -Bless you.

-This is how men talk. -Bless you.

Bring more coffee, Majed.

May God keep you.

Listen, the mayor is not here. Where is he?

You're right. I wonder where he's hiding.

NADA MURAD

-Hello. -Mrs. Suraya.

Do you know of the proverb, "swimming against the current"?

-Excuse me? -Swimming has begun.

Everyone in Al Hayba welcomed Jabal back.

Tell Zaidan.

Stand over there.

Grab a cup of coffee.

Take the pot.

Pour some coffee.

Drink up.

What do you think?

-Nothing, there's nothing. -Exactly.

This is nothing at all.

It's empty, fake.

I don't have time for fake people.

I didn't come here to party for a few days and to have people over.

I have work to do and it must be done.

And to be done as it should.

This should look like the hall in the house next-door.

The home of the prodigal boss. Jabal, Sheikh Al Jabal.

It's either that or not.

Do you understand?

Mr. Nemer, you must stay calm. You're angry now.

You must stay calm so we can talk.

-I'll fix you an espresso. -Let me.

That's the espresso!

BEIRUT REGISTRAR

Here she is, Nada Murad

-from Beit Hammine. -That's right.

-Nada Murad. -Nada Murad.

Beit Hammine. Born in 1930.

We waited so long and got nothing.

Don't tell me that nonsense. What were you doing all this time?

Mother, your son said no profit. That means we're broke.

-At least I kept the factory running. -Fine.

What you did is enough. Now, you can step aside.

I can step aside.

What is it? Why are you yelling?

It's okay, brother. Allow me this.

The one you stopped me from mentioning his name

is the same person who pushed people to come here.

Yes, and you think I'm weak?

You think I can't drag him from his house and insult him in the town's square?

-I swear, you're confusing me. -So don't be.

Let me do my job and step aside.

Don't tell me that too. Don't tell me that.

They keep telling me that. Do you not think I can help?

Sakher!

It's all right.

It's all right, Mother.

Let him blow off steam.

My sweetheart.

This is what I need now. To get him dressed and combed

only to send him to those who killed his grandpa.

Mother, this won't happen. He's in your lap now.

Your wife didn't hesitate to leave you

instead of standing by you. I've told you she is just like her mother.

Ghazi, my boy. Go and play inside, go.

Go, champ.

Mother, don't talk about Mona with the child there.

She's his mother.

You're still defending her?

Instead of being Ghazi's mother,

she chose to be Nahed's daughter and Jabal's sister.

Oh, God…

Everywhere I go, I only find problems.

Where can I go? Tell me, Mother. Where can I go?

Am I keeping you?

No, but the people left. I thought I'd stay alone for some time.

Then I won't bother you. Excuse me.

Goodbye.

This is all you could say?

Excuse me?

Don't be rude. Your answer was harsh.

What did I say?

You said, excuse me. I said, goodbye.

Did something else happen?

No, but you could've been a little kinder to me.

More courteous.

More romantic, if you will.

I remember you being very romantic.

More polite, more courteous more romantic. What do you mean?

I mean, since I'm a woman…

you could've picked this…

You're hurting me.

You are too.

Such great love.

Sorry for bothering you.

Tell me, Sakher.

Your sister…

Really? Why are you surprised?

He is the son of the wicked Hanaa

and the backstabber Ghazi. May he not rest in peace.

I don't know. I don't know, Mother.

Chahine is a different man now. He's gone mad.

Yes, what's going on?

Your cousin has gone mad.

-He yelled at Mona. -Why?

There's no need to ask this. He cannot yell at your sister.

Mother, let's stay calm. I just want to know.

Tell me, what happened?

I wanted to bring Ghazi with me so he'd see you.

-But he didn't let me. -And?

We argued and he slammed the table

and said to me, if I didn't like it, I can just leave.

Just that?

What more would you like him to do? To hit her?

I swear to God if he does, I will kill him.

His grave is ready.

Chahine would never hurt my sister.

Listen, stay with us tonight.

Tomorrow morning we'll figure something out.

Um Ali.

Serve the food.

Seeing is different, Mayor. This is not the Jabal you know.

He's calm, and he wants to help the people now.

It seems he wants to settle the problems.

Poor Jabal. He has suffered a lot.

His wife and son died

and before that his father and his brother.

It's surprising he hasn't lost his mind yet.

-What do you say, Mayor? -What… what did you say?

What did I say? I've been talking to myself all this time?

Listen, where were you? Everyone went to see him and you didn't.

Where were you?

Also, where have you been since this morning?

Yes, Abu Ali. I'm back from Beirut.

I hope so. I'll come by tomorrow.

I must see him, of course.

Goodbye, Abu Ali.

So?

So? What do you mean?

You're not here, Mayor.

Go get some sleep and rest a little.

Excuse me.

-What is this? What are you doing? -I left the room so you could sleep.

No way, Rania? Come, you'll sleep in my room tonight.

-Where will I sleep? -What do you mean?

Shame on you.

Ever since you got here, I haven't chatted with you.

I know that it's my fault but you know what I'm going through.

Do you think I'm mad at you, Mona?

I know what's going on. Besides, did you forget who I am?

I'm your cousin, that's fine. But I'm your childhood friend.

You say that after you packed your things?

Do you remember how much we've laid on this bed

chatting all night long?

I remember.

-Did we ever sleep or let anyone sleep? -Yes, we would talk and laugh.

Those were the days.

How about you stop holding back and open up to me?

Open up?

Oh, Rania.

We used to dream about this world.

It turns out it's full of surprises.

Who would've thought that the family that used to gather around one table

would become dispersed like this? Is it possible?

Time erases everything, Mona. It really does.

For me, I forgot all about it and started anew.

I tried my luck.

Your luck? Was it good?

It was amazing.

Nothing is good.

It's fine. We're all alike in this.

We're in the same boat.

Yes, it's the same problem.

Men…

Men cause heartache.

I'm scared.

-I'm scared something might happen. -Mr. Jabal leaves nothing to chance.

I said, maybe.

We can say that all night long and nothing will change.

Saying maybe will cause a stir until morning.

Pray to God, child. Each of the men knows exactly what to do.

God will help us, but I can't help it. I just can't.

My heart is racing.

I'm scared something might happen, I'm at a loss.

This fear can only be extinguished by its maker.

And the delivery, God willingly, will arrive shortly.

-What delivery is this? -Delivery?

What's with you, woman? Your hearing is weak. I said, board.

Marwa needs a new board to chop the meat and vegetables.

A board you say?

OUT OF ORDER

Ringo!

Thank God you're safe. Be safe, okay?

I'll finish and come back.

-Say hi to your mom. -Will do.

-Speak. -We have the goods.

-It's all there. -Thank you.

Soon…

I will never forget this, boss.

-What? -It's all good now.

-Who is your friend, Ali? -What did he do now?

He escaped from jail with his friend Asmar.

Also, they stuffed Khayat's mouth with zucchini and sewed his lips up.

Zucchini, you say.

Jabal, this is no joke. It won't be overlooked.

There has been a mass escape from jail. It will hurt everyone involved.

Do your best. Follow your benefit and duty.

If you called to ask me where he is,

then he might be faraway now with a face mask on.

I haven't eaten such good food in a long time.

Bless you, my dear. Congratulations, Abu Ali.

Thank you, ma'am.

-Congrats, my daughter. -Thank you so much.

You said the stuffed eggplants are for Ali, no?

-Is Mona still asleep? -No.

I told her to come have breakfast. She said she's not hungry.

-People, did I ruin the moment? -No, don't say that.

Just try to stay for two minutes with us, your mood will change too.

I'm in a good mood. But yours changed a bit.

It's all right.

Would you take me on?

Excuse me?

An arm wrestle?

Sure.