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Mama always used to tell me that life, doesn't follow a single rhythm.

It has its sweet moments,

and its brutal ones.

I knew you were bound to die,

because of your old age,

but I didn't know you would die now.

Now, I understand the story of...

...Juha's Donkey.

Turns out it's not really a funny story.

Remember when you told me: you know why I don't want to die?

And you told me, because death isn't on by your choice!

Well, I happened to be right.

Because death isn't by choice!

Thank you, Jameel, for teaching me so many things,

but there are other things, it seems, I'll have to learn on my own.

Excuse me,

We need you to analyze a drug sample.

Did't you read the regulations?

Partners are not supposed to have drug tests,

unless...

there's an official authorization from the Chairman of the Board, Sherif Zidan.

And here's the authorization and there's Sherif!

I'm not doing a drug test, Qadri.

If you deny, with me having this authorization,

I will terminate your contract.

I want you to read the regulations well...

Nadeem.

Nadeem.

Are you okay?

I am going to make food, would you like to eat with me?

I really pitty the kid, Yasser.

I really pitty the kid, Yasser.

Amani, this is the third time you've mentioned that today.

Also, the one who died was

neither his father nor his mother.

Yes, but he wasn't close to anyone but him.

You know that he now has no one left in the world!

Yasser, I am talking to you.

Yes, my dear.

I am telling you, you do know that he no longer has anyone else left.

Why? Isn't he married?

Who told you he is married?

You did, before!

You did, before!

No, I never discussed this topic with you.

Ah yes, it must have been when I was talking to Khaled, he told me.

But Khaled doesn't know.

Then you must have told me! You must have just forgotten.

And plus, Nadeem's name comes up everyday in this house.

Yes, you are right indeed.

Because I was the one who told you and forgot.

Why don't you turn up the TV volume? Are you watching without sound!

We win Africa Cup of Nations this year, God willing

Nadeem.

Nadeem.

Are you heading down?

Yes.

Do you want me to come with you?

No, it will take you so much time to get ready and I'm in a hurry.

Nadeem...

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Do you want me to get you anything while I'm out?

No thank you, I'm fine.

Alright.

Hello.

Tell me, how is Nadeem doing?

He's fine.

He's strangely fine!

I don't understand!

I don't understand!

He just left.

Like there's nothing wrong.

That's really strange!

Didn't he say where he was going?

No, he didn't.

Alright.

Ever since you called and said you wanted to talk, and I...

I couldn't stop thinking about it!

God, I hope what's in my head is right.

What's on your mind?

You know!

Khaled, I just felt that...

I’m giving you hope that we could be together.

But that hope doesn't exist, so…

That would be unfair to you.

I understand.

I understand.

I'm really sorry!

I didn't mean to.

I didn't mean to.

I know you're a good person.

If there's a chance that you and your wife could...

Enough, enough.

Enough.

Go away Ramallah!

Go!

I'm really sorry!

I understand.

Ramallah.

Chef Nadeem himself is in the kitchen!

I'm not a chef, I'm a lawyer.

What are you cooking for us today?

A new meal.

What is it?

Its ingredients.

Aubergine, cheese,

And tomatoes.

And you can add lemon if you want.

Yes, sour.

There's no such word!

Nadeem, I'm happy to see you relaxed like this.

Nadeem, I'm happy to see you relaxed like this.

I hope you stay relaxed.

That's hard.

Because no one stays relaxed all the time.

Things happen that bother us and...

Things happen that make us happy, so it's hard to stay relaxed all the time.

But don't worry, Nadeem.

I'm with you.

Now.

But we're going to get divorced.

But we'll still be friends.

But we'll still be friends.

Or do you not want that?

No, I want to.

Thank you.

By the way, I didn't forget that we need to get a divorce

But I wish we would do this soon!

Soon!

Yeah, because I'm, busy for the next days

Where have you been today, Nadeem?

I was renting an apartment to turn it into an office

That fast?

Yes, Jameel told me to avoid letting the upset affect my life

Okay, what's wrong?

Well, I don't know how to work out his advice

Well, I don't know how to work out his advice

Well...

Nadeem

Can I tell you something?

Look, sometimes...

Things seem bigger at first

Then they get smaller

I mean, when my dad passed away

Your dad passed away?

I'm sorry

Thank you

The first 10 days, I was very upset and sad

And every day felt like a year

But afterwards, things got better

But afterwards, things got better

Little by little

You get what I mean?

So you're not upset now?

No, I'm not upset

I mean, I am upset but...

A little!

Wouldn't you invite me to eat with you?

Yes, you can eat this one.

Ok

This is my dish! But ok!

Ok

I'll eat from the other dish

Does it taste good?

It's finger licking good

Did your mom also say that to you?

So, Nadeem

I want to know, will you employ me? or leave me alone?

What's it going to be? Or shall we keep eating eggplants and that's it?

Can you help me?

Please.

I wanted the book "Season of Migration to the North"

There used to be an old man sitting around here!

He died

He died!

He died 11 days ago

He died 11 days ago

May God have mercy on him

He was a good man

How much for this?

It's not for sale

You can just pray for him

He never accepted money from me either

I don't know what to say!

Thank you very much

How are you, Nadeem?

I'm good

Aren't there any clients yet?

No, not yet

We just opened the office yesterday

Alright

So, what's wrong with you?

I'm bored..

I want to work..

So, what do you think about applying to another office, you and I…

Until we get clients here?

I don't know..

Surprise!

We missed you, sweetheart, beloved brother, I missed you

How are you guys?

We're good, how about you, Amani?

Thanks to God, Ram

Thanks to God, Ram

In the name of Allah, it's a lovely office, what is this?

But it lacks only one thing

- What? - Clients!

- May God help you! - I’m telling her

Sorry guys

Marriage is fate, not a choice

No that's worng!

How are you, Nadeem?

I'm good..

I missed you..

- Thanks - You're a lucky man

This is the first time I hear her say she missed someone

And it will be the last

And it will be the last

- Ezz! - At your service, boss

- Shut up - Okay!

How is the office here?

We still don’t have any client

They will come, don't worry

Patience is also good..

We missed you Nadeem..

Thanks..

- So should I leave guys? - No of course, we missed you too

Oh right guys before I forget..

In two weeks, Ali's school play will be presented

You all have to come..

And you particularly, Nadeem..

I've told Ali a lot about you..

Alright..

You know what sweetheart? You know what?

The office without you is very dark!

How are you all working in the dark?

How are you with Nadeem?

Good..

You guys still didn't divorce?

Not yet..

Why?

My dear, dear, it's a marriage..

My dear, dear, it's a marriage..

You won't be able to bear it!

You mean..

With Nadeem!

What's that supposed to mean?

What's wrong with Nadeem?

Ram

You know we all love him..

But his life is very difficult

He's someone who wakes up and sleeps on a schedule..

Even watches TV on a schedule..

Everything has a system with him..

You won't be able to bear it

And then he doesn't like touching!

And then he doesn't like touching!

Ah, he doesn't like to be touched by strangers.

But he doesn't mind me.

- So... - I don't know.

But Nadeem is different from any other man I've met.

I used to hold on to their promises.

And sweet words but...

They never came true!

I thought I would be happy with them.

and that I'd feel safe

But nothing happened.

But Nadeem...

Is completely different.

He never promised me anything.

But when I found myself in trouble, he was the first one by my side.

And the remarkable thing is that he does it...

Like it's something ordinary for him.

I don't know,

I just feel...

I just feel...

That everything I was waiting for, Nadeem gave it to me

Without even realizing.

Ram,

Are you in love with Nadeem?

What are you girls doing?

Nothing, just talking.

Okay, Abeer, we have work to do, let's go.

Okay, Abeer, we have work to do, let's go.

Okay.

Hello!

Welcome, welcome.

Sorry.

I'm late.

Don't worry, Sir, at your service.

Tell me.

I came to ask you.

Did you read the case file?

Yes, of course, I've seen it.

It's a difficult case indeed.

God bless you, don't say that!

I came to you because of your reputation.

I came to you because of your reputation.

Yes, but it's a "caught in the act" case with a confession involved.

And it's going to be really tough work.

And of course, the fees!

Please don't say that you won't accept the case.

God bless you, he's my only son.

I'm going to lose him.

Regarding the fees,

I'm going to write yoou a blank check with the amount you want.

Keep the checkbook in your pocket.

The issue is that we actually don't have...

Come in, Ezz, please.

Safwat,

the biggest marble dealer in Shaq El-The'ban.

the biggest marble dealer in Shaq El-The'ban.

Ezz, one of my top lawyers.

Welcome, Sir.

- It's an honor. - Welcome to the master.

The point is, we really don't have time for any other cases.

Right, Ezz?

Yeah, that's right.

We barely sleep because of cases.

Look how have even my eyes are tired!

If you went to any other lawyer,

I doubt he could help him out

What am I supposed to do now, people?

The only son I have is being taken away from me. would that be okay, ma'am!

I didn't say that.

Look, there's only one lawyer

Who can actually solve this case for you.

Tell me who!, tell me who he is and I'll go to him right now, I swear.

- Nadeem Ahmed Abu Srir. - Nadeem?

Yes, Nadeem!

But where can you find him right now?

let me tell you, sir?

Mr. Nadeem

Is he a big lawyer?

In terms of age, no

But his mind

Is as valuable as gold.

I guarantee your innocence from now.

God hears what you say.

God hears what you say.

Tell me where, and I'll go to him right now.

Ezz, give Mr. Safwat the address of Mr. Nadeem.

Okay.

Congratulations on your innocence, Mr.

God bless you, sir.

I mean it.

If this happens,

I'll make you happy!

I just wanted a simple kitchen countertop!

Ezz!

How are you, Yasser?

Oh!

Do you still remember my name?

Yes, I remember.

Why don't you answer your phone?

Sorry, I was a little busy.

I...

I...

It's the first time I've seen you with your hair like this.

No, it's okay.

No, it's not okay.

Look, it is strange but...

Your ears are very beautiful.

- My ears! - Yes, your ears.

According to the poet,

The moon sees your ears and get an earings.

Yasser, I didn't come here to hear such things.

Nevermind!

What do you want to hear?

I can't see you anymore.

Why?

We can't meet.

But I love you.

No, Yasser, you don't love me!

I love you and I can marry you right now if you want.

But I am already married.

When you get a divorce, I will marry you.

I'm not comfortable anymore and honestly, I don't want this.

I'm not comfortable anymore and honestly, I don't want this.

Strange! This is the first time something like this has happened to me.

I'm sorry.

But I really don't want to continue.

You're into someone else, Ramallah.

Right?

Who, Ramallah?

Who?

Nadeem.

Nadeem!

You're going to leave Yasser Helmy...

To marry a kid with autism!

You should be the last person to say something like that.

Okay, Ramallah.

Go to hell, Ramallah, go to hell!

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

No.

Then sit.

What happened?

I am confused.

Why?

At times like this, I used to talk to Jameel.

Maybe you can consider me Jameel and talk to me?

I can't, because you're not Jameel!

Why Jameel?

Because Jameel is my only friend.

But, I'm also your friend!

You could tell me.

Can I tell you about you?

Initially, I didn't know...

Whether I loved you or not...

But when I asked Jameel...

He said, loving someone is that you think about them all the time.

And I think about you all the time.

I can understand...

That a person can distance himself from the people he loves...

when they die.

when they die.

Like Jameel.

And mama.

But what I can't understand...

How can I distance myself from people I love...

And they are alive?

By the way, I never get bored with you.

Nor do I get bored with you.

That's what is confusing me!

You say this, and at the same time you want a divorce.

Nadeem, you don’t want us to divorce?

No.

Do you want it?

Excuse me, is this a law firm?

Yes.

Then where's Mr. Nadeem?

Then where's Mr. Nadeem?

You are Nadeem?

Yes.

Nadeem Ahmed Abou Saree’a.

Really!

Yasser.

Yasser.

Yasser.

What is this? Amani!

What's the time?

It's five in the morning.

Let's go home.

No, I'm here to tell you that you're not going home.

What's wrong, Amani?

I'm done with you, Yasser Helmy!

You were cheating on me.

And you still cheat on me.

And you will continue to cheat.

Ugh, I've had enough of this talk, Amani, I'm leaving.

What?

Won't you go!

Why didn't you leave?

Are you surprised?

Or were you expecting me to say, No Yasser, don't leave me!

No Yasser, for our "Ali", please.

Yasser Helmy!

Get lost!

But I still love you, Amani.

And I don't love you anymore, Yasser.

And if you don't divorce me willingly...

I'll divorce you, Yasser Helmy.

I'll divorce you, Yasser Helmy.

Therefore, Your Excellency.

I am asking for.

Acquittal for my client.

Mr. Safwat Ahmed Abdel Salam.

God bless you, Mr. Many thanks, sir.

May God keep you for us

You are not watching!

Nadeem.

I wanted to tell you that I also don't want us to divorce.

What got into you?

That's what confuses me.

Look, I know that we can't...

be together.

Because you can't put up with me!

Because I'm not normal.

And you deserve...

Nadeem!

You truly aren't normal.

You are not normal in your kindness.

Not normal in your compassion.

And not normal in your intelligence.

You know? I too love waking up at 10:00.

And love watching TV at 12:00.

And love watching TV at 12:00.

And I also love listening to the "Egyptians" band.

Really!

But you're normal.

What?

Not like that, I mean you're...

Not like me. You are...

I know, I'm joking!

Nadeem.

I love you.

This is the first time a girl tells me I love you.

And me too!

Does that mean we're now genuinely married?

Yes.

Truly married, not pretending.

I must change this barber.

He's a troublemaker!

Minister.

Bring me that barber here.

Ali.

Why are you wearing a suit? What do you do for a living?

A barber.

I received a complaint about you being nosy.

I'm telling you I received a complaint about you being nosy.

Am I nosy?

Me! Am I nosy!

I am Nadeem Ahmed Abu Sarea'.

I know.

We met at the circus.

I know that you are upset.

I've been put in this situation many times before.

And I was upset.

But you're not supposed to stay upset.

We're put in these situations so we can learn to be better.

I won't tell you what to do, because Jameel once told me...

He said...

He wants me to think for myself.

I want you to think for yourself, too.

And consider everything before you do it.

And if you can't handle it, don't do it.

Don't be like the donkey and the crow joke!

Would you like to hear it?

No.

I don't like jokes.

Alright.

Many people will abandon you.

What's important is that you continue to love yourself.

And don't be upset about what happened on stage.

I'm upset now for another reason.

What?

The shoe I'm wearing really hurts my foot.

The shoe I'm wearing really hurts my foot.

Me too, by the way.

Do you want to take off the shoes?

We're going to walk barefoot?

I can go inside the theater again.

Let's go.