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 17

Welcome, Sakher. There you go.

-Hello, Cousin. -Hello, you.

Well…

looks like you made up your mind, Cousin.

Thank you.

How is Marwa?

Are you asking me about your wife?

Who else can I ask you about?

I can't reach her.

I think I'll spend this marriage by messengers.

"How's Marwa? Say hi to Marwa."

And what made you do that?

Love, cousin, it's love. Only love brings humiliation.

Don't you wanna feel humiliated?

Why are you encouraging me?

I'm done, cousin. I'm not lucky with women.

No, no, why do you think so?

I'm trying to get by without them.

Can you really live without them?

Yes, I'm trying to live without them.

The first woman…

left for France.

And the second one?

The second one?

-I left her. -So, there really was a second woman.

What is it? Are you keeping it from me?

All right, tell me what happened?

Cousin, I came here to forget about that. Do you understand?

Leave him be. He knows what's best for him.

Sakher…

is an adult now.

"One only learns from his mistakes," isn't this what you always say?

You're right. That's what I always say.

But I didn't say that to feel sad.

No, Mother, I never left him all alone. All the men are there with him.

We are doing everything we can.

God bless him.

-All right, good night. -Good night.

Good night.

Yes.

What did Nemer Al Saeed want from you?

As he said, he's being a good neighbor.

And just like that, without any notice he came to our house?

Um Jabal, you know that we don't follow any schedule,

and our doors are always open for everyone.

Besides, it looks like…

we have to get used to his surprises.

For me…

he's keeping me entertained for now.

We haven't started with the serious matters yet.

God bless you, and may God protect you.

I'm getting sleepy. I had a long day. Good night.

-Good night. -Good night.

Do you want some more tea?

Only if you want some more.

Marwa, make some more tea and bring it here.

All right, of course.

What's up, Ringo? Did you check them all?

They emptied the buckets, everything is there.

Tell me, is everything the way you wanted, Abu Talal?

Yes, it is high quality, precise, and accurate.

Excellent!

I want you satisfied.

I hope there will be a lot more business and a good livelihood for all.

I hope so. We'll sell this and we'll talk about the next.

Of course, one thing at a time.

-See you later, Abu Talal. -Goodbye.

When he tried to hit me, I don't know how you got here so quickly.

You held him by the jacket and hit him at the school's entrance.

You hit that boy hard.

Of course, he's been missing ever since.

I saw him again by chance.

But when he looked closely at me and recognized me,

he got very scared and started shaking.

How do you still remember that? I forgot all about it.

You might have forgot about it,

but that boy didn't, because you opened his brain up.

So, every time he looks at the mirror he remembers, of course.

What a thug!

-I'm a thug? -You are, yes.

I just wanna know what you were doing at the school gate.

Who were you waiting for?

Shame on you.

Someone travelled to his uncle's house in Syria…

and carried out a favor, he collected his cousin from school,

and you call him a thug?

A favor?

As if you were going to pick me up from kindergarten.

I was in the tenth grade.

-Really? -Yes.

I don't remember that either.

Are you trying to be funny?

Okay.

You might have forgotten about it, but I haven't.

Good night.

Good night.

Rania, wait.

Yes, I was trying to be funny.

I thought so, because you only forget about certain things.

What do you mean?

You have to forget about some other things.

Good night.

Khalil, get the door and let them in.

I miss you so much, too.

I only care about the kids' wellbeing.

It's still early to talk about school. We'll see what happens.

Don't text me now. I cannot answer.

I love you, idiot.

Ali.

-I missed you. -I missed you so much.

What is all that?

There's a man…

who got married and hid up on the hills.

He came here to see his wife.

There is an air strike…

with heavy bombarding.

The door.

Where are you going?

To the fridge. Do you think I'm a burglar?

This is where I first saw you.

What can I say? You're a lucky woman.

Look at all the girls, they all wish to see their loved ones by the spring,

in the field, or at the road leading to the village.

But you get to see me here, by the fridge.

Labneh, cheese, stuffed eggplants.

It's cold over here, so I can hug you and keep you warm.

You know what? I think I'm so lucky.

I don't care where I am. All I care about is who I'm with.

I love you, wife.

I love you, husband.

Don't you wanna see your mother?

Yes, I do, but…

I need to think of something, commando-style,

so she doesn't scream out in joy and wake up everyone in Al Hayba.

You, what are you doing here?

-I'm guarding. -Go guard over there.

-Hurry, get out of here. -You always yell at me.

Father! Father!

-I miss you, Father. -I miss you too, Son.

Are we going home?

All you have to worry about now is school, Son.

Go to your class so you won't be late. Go, champ, go.

Good morning, Abu Ghazi.

You're still calling me that?

I hope you are well.

Don't you dare turn your back on me while I'm still talking to you again!

You know me well! I don't like that womanly behavior!

I told you I don't like that womanly behavior

that your brother has taught you!

-What did you say? -You didn't hear me?

All right, I'll repeat it.

I don't like that womanly behavior that Jabal has taught you!

Tell him that it's not like him,

or anyone else from Sheikh Al Jabal's family!

A man must fight instead of giving advice to other people!

He thinks he's so smart!

Everyone get to work before I kill you all!

Firas, come back for me.

Mrs. Mona, I'll obey any order.

But Mr. Jabal is our master and he can't talk about him like that.

-Get away from this coward. -No!

I don't care even about your master.

No, Chahine! Chahine!

Shame on you.

Shame on you! Shame on you! Firas!

Go, go, go!

You got away this time.

Next time, I'll get to your master, you lowlife.

-Shame on you, Chahine. -Just get in the car.

Do you not believe what I saw?

-Are you sure it was him? -I am.

He's my son, I know him well. I haven't lost it yet.

What did he say?

I asked him to explain so I'd understand, but honestly, I don't.

But he said,

"My dear mother, I'll be back shortly."

Are you trying to tell me that he came back home

and didn't ask about his father?

So, what? It's all right.

He missed his mother and came to see her.

My dear son!

-How was he? Happy or sad? -He was ecstatic, very happy.

Are you certain that he didn't ask you about anything else?

I am sure.

Wait, I remember.

He said, "Tell Marwa to take good care of this house,

because if you are satisfied with her, I will be too."

And he sent his regards to her.

-Thank you both. -You dream whatever you want, woman.

I don't believe that he would ask about his mother and wife,

and forget about his father.

This isn't a dream, but a nightmare.

Ask yourself, what if you wronged him?

Here's your daughter-in-law.

Look how radiant her face got when she heard about it.

May God help me with this family.

What will you tell him if he asks about me?

I'll figure it out myself.

But come straight back home.

-Don't be late. -I won't.

-God bless you. -Goodbye, God bless you.

What's wrong?

I'm looking at Rania.

She's changed so much ever since she got here.

She's wonderful.

God bless her, she's amazing.

Mr. Jabal isn't up yet.

God bless you.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Good morning, my dear son.

God bless you.

So…

where is everyone?

Mona took Ghazi to school.

Yes.

And Rania?

She woke up early and went to the market, she needs some stuff.

Tell me, Abu Talal.

The merchandise is here safe and sound.

It's complete.

And the man took the bag.

-What do you want me to do now? -Now, it's time to grill the rabbit.

The grill is ready and hot.

Wait for my call.

-All right. -Goodbye.

As you can see, Master,

he told me to tell you to stop with the…

-Carry on. -"The womanly behavior."

Oh.

Is that what he had to say?

Then what?

I couldn't stand him, I got furious.

I couldn't listen to what he was saying about you or Mrs. Mona.

Honestly, Master, it's not the first time he's humiliated us.

The other day with Alaa in the square. He offended us, but we didn't tell you.

And we're not afraid to fight back.

But we're keeping quiet for the sake of your family.

It's all right, Firas. Keep calm for our sake. Listen.

Chahine…

is one of the family.

He's our cousin and bother-in-law. You've been a part of us for a long time.

You're also a part of my family.

And family members don't always get along.

You know what he has been through.

We have to bear with him and help him.

Whatever you say, Master. As you wish.

Go.

Master, Mrs. Mona asked me not to tell anyone.

All right.

Alaa, put everything in the trunk and take good care of them.

I don't want anything to break. I'll be back shortly.

Eat up, kids.

-Hello. -Hello, come on in.

-How are you? -I'm fine, and you?

I'm fine.

Sorry I couldn't come to check on you yesterday.

-I got you some food. -Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

I was thinking of you while making stuffed grape leaves.

-I made it myself. -How nice, thank you so much.

-There you go. -What? Tell me.

-Are you comfortable here? -Yes, thank God.

-Mr. Jabal-- -Pardon me, but I barely know you.

I'm afraid it will all be empty promises.

You can see how we live. We can't bear any more problems.

When I got to his house, I was doing much worse than you, Sawsan.

If it wasn't for him, I think I would've been at the mercy of scumbags.

But thanks to him and his family, I was treated like their daughter.

And look, I married one of them.

Trust me, Mr. Jabal is a man of his word.

But I don't want anything.

All I want in this world is what me and my kids are entitled to.

I just want to feel safe.

Trust me, in time you'll see that I'm honest.

Hopefully! It's breakfast time, let's eat.

All right.

What goes around comes around.

I used to come here and find you waiting.

Now, I'm the one waiting for you.

No.

Now you come here with no desire to do so, and you're always in a hurry to leave.

Don't you think about me?

Didn't anything remind you of me while you were shopping?

Or are you only thinking about decorating Jabal's house?

-Are you spying on me? -Of course, that's my responsibility.

We're worried about you.

Don't start this nonsense.

Tell me what you want fast because I'm in a hurry.

This game of hide and seek you're playing…

are you playing with them or against them? Let me make things easier for you.

Are you with us or with the others?

How funny.

Are you testing me?

Besides, how dare you come to that house?

Do you know what might happen to me if they knew?

How nice. I'll repeat it.

Do you know what might happen to you if they knew?

I'm only reminding you, madam, why you're there,

what you're there to do, and how long for.

We're not here to play hide and seek.

We're here on a very clear and specific mission. That was our deal.

Very well.

Listen, Nemer…

I don't need anyone to tell me what to do.

Nor do I need anyone to remind me of what I have to do.

I've told you many times, I don't work for you.

And I'll remind you of the plan.

You go inside the house and live with them until they trust you,

and you wait for a sign from Zaidan to go on with the plan.

So, until then don't come out of the blue, and don't ask me to come here.

Because that's what compromises the plan.

Goodbye.

Good morning.

-Good morning. -Look what I got you.

What is it?

This is some food from Um Jabal.

Labneh, stuffed eggplants.

-Did you see her? -Who?

-Who? My mother. -No, I didn't get the chance.

As they say, it was a brief visit. I only stayed there a bit.

Yes, well visit her again, new groom.

Smell these.

What's wrong with your friend? He's always staring at that rock.

Is he bothering you?

Leave him be. Let him stare at whatever he wants.

-Oh, my God. -Does he do drugs?

He used to.

Get them inside.

You're late.

What's this?

You bought everything you found in the market?

I tried not to buy a lot.

-All right. -Are you leaving?

-Yes, I have to run some errands. -All right, great.

Take care.

-Good for you. -Thanks.

Hurry, hurry, hurry.

The stuff is outside, bring them in.

If it's not worth it, there will be a problem.

I thought it would look nice on you.

This is a gift for the launch of our product.

Looks like it's a big launch. Congratulations.

Thank you.

We're still new at this with no experience.

We're taking good care of it.

That's why we must take care of our customers and employees.

Even of ourselves.

I care for the last one more.

-Can we talk bluntly? -Yes.

Blood doesn't turn into water.

-Um Ali, put these on the chair. -All right.

-You're not done yet? -No, not yet.

Don't come inside, Aunt, let me finish it all.

-I want it to be a surprise. -All right, as you wish.

Thank you for letting me do this.

I let you do this, and I played the biggest part in it,

because I know all too well that you're the only one who can do this.

-We're here. -Hello, Grandson.

Hello!

Champ!

What are you doing in my uncle's room?

We're tidying it up. You'll see it once it's done.

Where's Mona? Why didn't she pick Ghazi up from school?

I don't know. She told me to pick him up.

I hope everything's okay.

She hasn't been herself since this morning.

All right, take Ghazi up to his mother and come help us out.

All right!

She's turned it upside down.

This is…

the beginning of our revenge.