Akelli (2023) Movie Script
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'Woman Crying'
Mosul,Iraq, 2014
Mosul,Iraq, 2014
4 Months Before Abduction
Yep.
Sure thing.
No problem, I get it.
We'll take care of it when you come over.
No worries, it's all good.
No, you're always welcome.
Nah, it's not a problem.
Feel free to come whenever you want.
- Excuse me?
- Yes?
Yes.
Jyoti
Oh
I'll call you later.
As-Salaam-Alaikum
Welcome to Mosul.
I'm Raafiq.
Shall we?
Yes... This way.
Please.
Let me help you with your bags.
Sure, thank you.
About 5 miles from here
is the great mosque of Al-Nuri...
It leans like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
That's why this city
is also called Al-Hadba.
Ah, I see.
Your mom has instructed you
to not to talk to strangers.
But, this trip is about to end anyway.
And, you'll be working with me daily.
I'm your manager.
You're the manager.
Did you think I was a driver?
The driver had the day off,
so I came to pick you up.
I guess you don't talk much, do you?
What's happening?
I'll go find out.
'Distant Chattering'
'Girl Crying'
'Mother Crying'
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Stay calm.
Fatima...
Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima...
Give me the bolt cutter!
Hurry up! The bolt cutter!
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
It's too hard.
Fatima...
Fatima...
Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Sorry... I'm so sorry.
Fatima...
RUN!!!!
Fatima...
Fatima...
Fatima...
Stop the car!
Miss Jyoti...
You okay?
How could somebody do that to a child?
Don't think too much about it.
Iraq does not permit you
to think too much.
By the way, there's no danger
where our factory is located.
The Iraqi Army guards it, all the time.
The Tigris River is just
a couple of miles away.
Once we cross it,
we'll be in the safe zone.
That's where our factory is.
You'll meet Noor Bano madame there.
She's also from my country.
She's the one who takes care
of everything at the factory.
Punjab, India
6 Months Before Abduction
How many times have
I told you not to do that?
And yet you keep doing this kind of shit!
Sir, you can't--
Who do you think you are to touch me?
HOW DARE YOU TOUCH ME!
Where's the manager?
Call the manager!
Sir, please, just listen to me.
First, tell me how dare you touch me!
- Calm down, sir.
- CALL THE MANAGER!
Hang on a sec. Just calm down.
What happened, Mr. Suri?
Ma'am, he was walking towards the
restricted area while talking on the phone.
I just stopped him
from coming this way.
I just stopped him
from coming this way.
CALL YOUR MANAGER!
Calm down, sir. The manager is coming.
Please let go of him.
You can't grab him like that.
You can't treat him like this.
I'm not talking to you, lady.
Call the manager!
- GO!
- Sir, the manager is on his way.
Let go of him.
Sir, please let go of him!
You okay?
I have to take action against you, Jyoti.
But sir, he's the one
who misbehaved with Mr. Suri.
Rules are rules, Jyoti.
Either you lose your job
or Mr. Suri loses his job.
Now you decide.
Sorry, you had to witness such
an event just as you arrived here.
Its all because of the upcoming elections.
Otherwise, there's nothing
to worry within the campus.
Jyoti, this factory is like a family,
and now you're a part of it.
As the entire family is together,
what's there to worry about?
Isn't it?
The hostel is nearby.
All that traveling must have worn you out.
Just take rest today.
You can start working tomorrow.
Sounds good?
We've got some snacks and
drinks on that table for you.
And your new SIM card too.
Dinner is served at 8.
Make sure you don't miss it.
I'm gonna head out now.
You were too slow to confirm.
That job in Muscat is filled now.
But I've been hustling to
gather funds for the same thing.
For, like, two months now?
You know good jobs go like hotcakes.
All the other jobs are too damn expensive.
I mean, they expect
a big deposit from you.
You have that kind of cash?
More money?
Mr. Chawla,
you know my situation with money.
I've been struggling since
my brother and his wife died
in that accident in Kedarnath.
My brother had taken a loan from a bank.
Now, they wants the money back.
And, to pass the claim,
the insurance company wants their bodies.
And, we still haven't found them yet.
All I have are responsibilities,
Mr. Chawla.
I have to take care of my mom, my niece...
And on top of that, I lost my job!
You are my last hope.
Please help me out.
Wait a sec.
There's an opening.
A garment factory needs a supervisor.
80K salary,
and they'll provide
room and board for you too.
Where's it at, sir?
Mosul
In Iraq?
Yep
But isn't a war going on there?
There was a war...
Not anymore.
In my opinion,
take the God's name & give the advance.
Jyoti?
Hmm?
Why are you still up?
Why are you still up?
To take care of this stuff, duh.
Nah, I got this.
Let it go.
Someone's being too sweet.
You got something to say or what?
Maa.
Mom, I was thinking...
To go overseas for job.
Overseas?
Where at?
Muscat
Are you out of your mind?
Muscat isn't a place
you can just jump over to.
What about your job at the airport?
I quit it.
You quit it?
There's a spot open at
a garment factory in Muscat.
I'll be making 80K a month.
We can pay off the loan in just two years.
We'll get the insurance money soon, Jyoti.
No, we won't.
We lost the case.
That's why Lawyer called yesterday.
To inform us.
That is why, mom,
I need to take this job.
Just say yes, Mom.
You're not going anywhere.
Mahi...
Mahi!
I'll be back in a jiffy
Two years will be over in no time.
I've already lost both our parents.
I can't let you out of my sight.
Mahi, baby,
please sit down and listen to me.
I really need this job, kiddo.
I know you and Mom can handle
everything just fine without me.
So, you won't be here for my birthday?
Mahi!
Jo, that's not fair.
Mahi!
"In my heart, Butterflies
of hope starts to fly."
"Trying to touch the sky."
"Open eyes carries a world of dreams."
"Opening for me are all streams."
"Even though, my steps are floundering."
"Even though, my thoughts are confusing."
"My courage does not let me stop."
"My courage does not let me stop."
"My story is about to become a Saga."
"A saga full of happiness."
You're not getting it, Mr. Chawla.
You said there's no danger here.
Come on, Jyoti,
small things like this happen everywhere.
There was a bomb blast
in Patna just two months ago.
So, did people just
leave the city and run away?
- No, right?
- Small thing, Mr. Chawla? Seriously?
I don't care.
I don't wanna stay here.
You arrange for me to go back.
No problem.
I'll arrange it whenever you want.
But remember,
you won't get your deposit back.
But remember,
you won't get your deposit back.
Just let me know when you wanna come back.
Hello?
Hello?
'Jyoti Crying'
Miss Jyoti...?
Miss Jyoti...?
Gimme a sec.
Yeah?
Did you have dinner?
Wanna join for dinner?
Actually, there's a Hindi movie playing
in the common room downstairs.
Actually, there's a Hindi movie playing
in the common room downstairs.
Wanna come watch it?
It might help change your mood.
As you wish.
But all new workers have
to attend a training session.
And It's compulsory.
Right now?
Yeah, this is the only
time when everyone's free.
So... shall we?
Everyone, meet Jyoti...
Our new supervisor.
That's Sabrina, and that's Ayesha.
- Salaam.
- Abdul.
- Hello.
- And that's Fatima.
- Come on in.
- Please come, join us.
You said it's a training session.
Right.
Let's start your training
with some greasy, unhealthy food.
Have a seat.
Are you missing your family?
Here in Mosul,
we are each other's family.
And I'm working here for last 2 years.
Please don't worry.
If you need anything, we all are here.
Here ya go.
How's it taste?
I cooked it.
You made this?
Yeah, I did!
Don't they taste just like Punjab?
It definitely does, don't it?
Our countries are not so different.
All it needs is some pomegranate seeds.
"Just as I saw you,"
"I forgot everything."
"Just like water,"
"Got poured all over you."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Things to say are left in my heart,"
"Things to say are left in my heart,"
"I have got use to of waiting
for you whole day."
"Can't feel my heart without you,
not even for a moment."
"My heart remain restless for you. Oh..."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Oh Mother,
the paramour stays in my eyes."
"I loose my sleep as you call me by name."
"The tea turns sweet as you touch it."
"I loose my sleep as you call me by name."
"The tea turns sweet as you touch it."
"Can't live without you,
but could never tell you."
"It's difficult to express. Ohh..."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
Ready to go?
You're looking really nice.
Gotta dress up for special people,
you know?
I gotta say, you look amazing today.
Only today?
Nah, I mean you always look amazing,
but today you're just out of this world.
You do are the romantic type, huh?
You do are the romantic type, huh?
Atleast you noticed
Now I just hope God makes the path
ahead a little easier for me.
Excuse me.
Hello?
- Mahi!
- Happy birthday, Jo!
Thought I'd forget?
Thanks, little one.
Give me the phone, Mahi.
Hand it over.
Hey, Jyoti...
Happy birthday, my girl.
May God always keep you happy.
Mom! Thanks!
How are you doing?
Jo, listen, I looked it up online.
Muscat is beautiful.
We're thinking of coming
there for our vacation.
Hey, kiddo,
I'll invite you both to Muscat soon.
Sound good?
Sounds good, Jo. Works for me.
But just a reminder,
my birthday is coming up soon.
I remember, don't worry.
I'll talk to you later.
Hey, I'm out with a couple of my friends.
Can I hit you up later?
Sure, Jo. Bye!
Tell mom I said goodbye too.
Bye. Bye, Mahi.
Bye. Bye, Mahi.
'Distant Chattering'
TV REPORTER: We can see that the impact of the blast was
so huge that it has shattered the nearby area on this road.
TV REPORTER: Assad has claimed to have taken the responsibility of this blast,
and his location is unknown to the Iraqi Police.
What happened?
There was a blast near the Mosque.
Army has declared curfew in the city.
'Employes Screaming'
Calm down, everybody.
Please listen to me.
Silence!
Please listen to me.
We need our passports.
SILENCE!
Listen up,
our factory just scored three new orders.
I'm asking all of you
to just hang tight for a bit.
Things will start
looking up in a few days.
Come on, ma'am, every day we hear
that they're gonna take over Mosul soon.
Mehmood, you're stressing over nothing.
We've got Iraqi forces looking out for us.
They'll be the first ones to bounce
if those demons in black come this way.
They'll be the first ones to bounce
if those demons in black come this way.
Get our passports ASAP, ma'am.
We need our passports, ma'am.
Fine,
I'll see what I can do.
Hello?
Hello?
Yes Mr. Chawla.
So, did you get your return ticket sorted?
Ticket?
Don't know what to do.
- Noor madame, listen up.
- Yeah?
The Indian government
just issued an Advisory Notice.
The Indian government
just issued an Advisory Notice.
They have asked all
Indians to get out of Iraq.
What?
I know someone who works for the airlines.
Let me talk to him.
Don't worry, alright?
Raafiq, all this--
Miss Jyoti...you have a developing
and prosperous country.
I think you should
go back to India for a while.
But Raafiq, you told everyone that--
I know what I said.
But I just watched an interview
with a Major General in the Iraqi Army.
and left us to fend for ourselves.
Take my advice
and don't get involved in all this.
Get ready to leave.
'Phone Ringing'
'Phone Ringing'
Hello Jyoti?
How are you doing?
I'm good, Mom.
How are things going for you?
We're doing good, girl.
Why did you call so late?
Everything alright?
I was just missing you.
Mom, I was thinking about
coming back for a few days.
You should, honey.
You don't need to ask me.
Jyoti...
Is everything okay over there?
Yeah Mom, everything's fine.
I'm just really missing you.
'Bomb Blast Sound'
Mom, go get some rest now.
I'll let you know once I check
if there are any available flights.
Sound good?
Sound good?
I'll call you back.
- Jyoti...
- Okay, bye.
'Bomb Blast Sound'
'People Screaming'
'Bomb Blast Sound'
'Emergency Siren'
...Will get slaughtered in this way.
Allahu Akbar!
Allahu Akbar!
Madam!
Some cars are coming to the factory.
Could be the Iraqi Army.
It's them.
Don't Panik!
Just head on down
and hide in the basement.
Raafiq and Hafis, you guys stick with me.
Quick now.
Everybody,
make your way down to the basement.
We're running outta time.
C'mon, hustle up.
Move it.
Quick now.
'Scared People Screaming'
Didn't you hear me just now?
I said EVERYBODY.
Go!
MOVE!
'Scared People Screaming'
Over there.
Rafiq!
Shush.
Keep it down.
Hide.
Everybody, find a spot to lay low.
Just stay here until I come back.
And you?
Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.
Raafiq...
Surrender those Kaafirs to us
who you have been protecting.
No one is here,
everybody has escaped.
Stop!
My name is Wahab,
Commander Wahab Abraheem.
Would you lie to your Commander?
Huh?
So tell me,
where are the rest of the people?
Say
Shush!
'Women Screaming'
SHUT UP!
'Women Screaming'
Get up!
Move! Move!
Move! Move!
Yo, habibi!
Who are Sunnis in them?
Come on, tell me
Zafar
Ali
Abu Bakar
Abu Bakar
Rujia.
Fatima
Fatima
Who else?
Raafiq
Raafiq
Put rest of them into the trucks.
Hurry up, guys!
Go
Go
Go, go, go!
MOVE!
Go, go, go!
GO!
Go, go, go!
'Terrorists Screaming'
Down on your knees!
Down on your knees!
Down on your knees!
Down on your knees!
Allahu Akbar!
Allahu Akbar!
Allahu Akbar!
Move it!
Go! Go! Go!
Hurry up!
Move it! Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE IT!
MOVE IT!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE IT!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE IT!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE!
DOWN!
DOWN!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE IT!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE IT!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE IT!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE!
Go! Go! Go!
'Women Crying'
Present Day
Start
We are fighting a war of Allah.
Mr. Secretary General
of the United Nations,
you now have 72 hours
to pressure your authorities
and make the wise decision
by transferring 50 million dollars
to save your people.
We promise to kill
every UN worker in the land
if your demands are not fulfilled.
Hurry Up! Take them... Take them...
Salaam-Alaikum
Wa-Alaikum-Salaam.
What is the status?
We have the oil reserves
under our control...
It's great news.
I'm very happy with you.
And I have a very special gift
for all of you.
anything for you my lordship
This will be a lesson
to the whole world
I spend three whole notes for this.
The smoke only will kill everyone.
Come here...come to me.
Seems like we are in paradise
Hey you, come here
Hello
Come here
Excuse me
Oi!
Move!
Please!
Please!
No! No, please!
Move it!
No, no, no!
Please, don't!
Please!
Please!
Please!
No, no...
Please...
No, no...
No, no...
Hey, hey...
You smell like shit.
Go take a shower.
No drama or I will chop your head off.
Go
Go
GO!!!
Look. We never wronged anyone.
God won't let anything wrong,
happen to us.
So you won't be here for my birthday.
That girl killed Wahab!
That girl killed Wahab!
Catch her, stop her,
don't let her run.
Catch her. Stop her.
Okay, okay.
What is your name?
Name?
Jyoti.
Wahab
Killed hundreds of Iraqis
and YOU
You are the one that killed him!
I didn't kill him.
It was an accident.
I didn't do anything.
I...I...
I...I...
Look at this girl,
She killed Wahab
Our Cause needs brave Women too.
Listen everyone. I declare this,
I will marry her.
Why are you all so silent?
This is the time to celebrate.
Barak Allahu!
You are lucky he chose you for himself,
I heard you killed a commander of ours.
I don't understand.
Yasmeen.
She is Habiba Bibi, the foremost lady.
She is Habiba Bibi, the foremost lady.
Everyone follows her orders after Assad.
This is now your new home...
as Assad Sheikh's new wife.
HELL NO!
I wanna go back to India!
I gotta a home, a family there.
Get me back home, please.
Send me back to India, please.
Please help me.
I can't stay here!
I CAN'T STAY HERE!
No, let me go.
I wanna go home!
LET ME GO!
I CANNOT STAY HERE!
NO! I WANNA GO BACK TO INDIA!
LET ME GO!
I WANNA GO BACK TO INDIA!
Jyoti called 2 days ago.
Okay.
She said she's booking
a ticket to come back to India.
I see.
And since then,
her phone's been turned off.
I tried calling her a few times,
but I couldn't get through,
so I thought maybe you can help.
Do you have the contact number
of the factory she works at in Muscat?
Muscat?
She told you she's working in Muscat?
Yep.
I wonder why she said that.
I sent her to Mosul.
Where did you say you sent her?
Mosul.
Iraq.
Iraq!
But there's...
there's a war going on out there, right?
It's all over the news.
No, the war just started.
Things were normal when I sent her there.
I talked to her two days ago.
I told her the Indian
Government issued an advisory
that everyone living in
troubled areas should come back.
Ma'am, I suggest you go to Delhi.
- Delhi?
- Yep.
Go to the Ministry of External
Affairs and talk to the officials there.
But Mr. Chawla,
we don't know anyone there.
- How will we...
- You're not alone.
There are many more
girls stuck in that area.
There are many more
girls stuck in that area.
Nurses.
Look, their parents are already in Delhi,
protesting.
Now we have to say what our government
will do to bring our daughters back safely.
Mahi?
MAHI!
How do you know her name?
How do you know her name?
Her name is Mahi?
Her name is Mahira.
I call her Mahi.
You said the same.
My niece in India...
her name is also Mahi.
Where's your family?
Papa, family,
they killed them all and brought us here.
Papa, family,
they killed them all and brought us here.
We are his slaves.
He does whatever he wants with us.
Even with her?
Wear this and up come quickly.
'Assad Singing Romantic Arabic Song'
'Assad Singing Romantic Arabic Song'
Come.
Sit.
You can drink.
Look at me.
I'm going to marry you.
But before that...
I have to punish you!
It's okay.
It's okay.
Just going to tie you
up and make love to you.
Some things in life...
need to be tackled with love.
Love.
Wahab was a Mujahid.
Our most trusted man.
You have to pay for your sins.
Only then, you will be forgiven.
'Jyoti Screaming'
'Jyoti Screaming'
Do you also have someone stuck in Iraq?
Yeah, my niece.
All of us here have
our girls stuck in Syria.
We've been coming here
for three days straight now.
We just sit here all day.
Hand them all out.
Here.
They just give us these meal
packets every day and then leave.
- Like we came all this way just for a free meal!
- Here.
Please help us, sir.
We don't even know what condition
our kids must be in by now.
The officials are working on it.
Don't worry, once I have an update,
I'll let you know right away.
Ok?
'Assad talking to someone'
What's going on down there?
Assad's few important folks
are coming tomorrow.
He wants to give 'em presents.
And by presents, you mean?
Hey, someone's at the door.
They wanna meet you.
B, C...
Write it down.
'Dogs barking at a distance'
How can I help you?
Sir, you work at the Ministry
of External Affairs, right?
Yeah.
Sir, my daughter Jyoti is stuck in Iraq.
She is all we got left.
Please help us out.
Who told you where I live, ma'am?
We followed your car home.
No one is listening to us there.
Look ma'am,
I'm just a regular clerk there.
If you get what I'm sayin'.
Sir...
Please don't cry.
Give me her pic.
What are you doing?
You want to play naughty?
GET. THE. GUN.
OFF. MY. FACE.
NOW.
NOW!!!
Everybody move back!
Go back!
Go back!
Everybody! Go back!
Guns down!
Guns down, I'll shoot him!
PUT YOUR GUNS DOWN!!!
TELL THEM!
TELL THEM!!!
Guns down! TELL THEM!
Go back! Go back!
Move!
Move!
Jasmine, go get Afra
and Mahira from the basement.
Now!
Move!!!
My love...
you still have a chance.
Don't do this.
I'll shoot... I'll shoot him!!!
Stupid!!!
Do you want to kill me or save me?
Drop your guns.
Tell them!
Let her do what she wants...
She'll pay later.
She'll pay later.
Drop your guns.
Move!
In that room!
Inside!
MOVE!!!
Afra! Mahira! Come here!
Come here!
Inside!
Go in that room!
Inside!
Go lock the door.
Let's go.
Stop!
I'll shoot!
Go back! Back!
Guns downs! Down!
DOWN!!!
Back! Go back!
Car keys! KEYS!!!
Stop!
Stop! I'll Shoot!
Stop! I'll kill you!
Stop or I'll shoot!
STOP I SAY!!!
Run girls!
RUN!!!
What do we do now!!!
Where do we go?
We have to go to Hawija.
It is the base for Iraqi Army.
It is the only safe place.
You know how to get there?
Yes!
Today, we're gonna share
the story of this girl named Jyoti
Today, we're gonna share
the story of this girl named Jyoti
who's braving the ISIS all by herself.
We're gonna introduce you
to her amazing and fearless mom.
Go for it, ma'am.
Okay.
I'm pleading with the Government to...
Ma'am, if you could just look over there.
I'm pleading with the Government to...
Look right into the camera.
Go ahead, ma'am.
I'm pleading with the Government
to bring my daughter back from Iraq,
along with the nurses.
My daughter's name is Jyoti.
Jyoti Arora.
Cut it.
Thank you so much.
Use the last byte, okay?
Why this car don't have a number plate?
Where's the number plate?
I don't understand.
Who's car?
Not our car.
We escaped.
Civilian.
Show your ID.
They killed our parents,
we have nothing.
Please help us.
Please...
Why is the footage blur?
A policeman in Hawija has
found three women.
They also have the same car.
Send him this.
Get the identification done.
You eat, I will just come.
She is the one who has shot Assad.
I have informed them.
They will be here any moment.
Will they pay us enough to leave Iraq?
So be it.
What happened?
They are bad people.
They give us to ISIS.
Are you sure?
We should leave.
Hurry up.
Need something?
We finished eating.
We thought we'll... just take
some rest for a while... somewhere.
Come.
This way.
Let's go.
Afra... Take the wheel.
Hit the accelerator.
Arfa go back & hide
Sit down! Sit down!
Step out of the car.
Come on, Mahi.
Have a bite, little one.
Nah.
Hello?
Hello?
Mom?
Jyoti!!!
Oh Mom!
Jyoti!
Jo!
Mahi!!!
Are you Ok, Jo?
Where are you?
Where are you?
Why ain't you saying nothin', Auntie?
You okay?
Mahi, kiddo, how're you doin'?
I'm all right, Auntie.
Where you at?
How're you doin'?
I'm good wherever I am.
I'll be back soon.
How y'all doin'?
Hello?
Jyoti! Can you hear me, girl...
Mom...
Listen, we came to New Delhi for you.
We're in New Delhi.
Jyoti, can you hear me?
Hello?
Hello? Hello? Auntie?
Hello?
Hello?
Jo?
Hello?
Mom?
Mahi?
Mahi?
Are you two alright?
You know them?
Yes.
Their father was our senior...
and very good person.
So you are Iraqi Army?
No, we are Peshmergas,
the Kurdish branch of Iraqi
Army Forces against Islamic State.
We both are on the same side.
And thank you for saving their lives.
What can we do for you?
We got some breaking news for you!
United Nations struck
a deal with Islamic State!
They're going to fly all the United Nations
workers stuck in Iraq out of there.
Now, we have to see if this
- agreement helps our nurses stuck in Syria.
- Well, at least they made some progress.
Maybe now they'll let us get
our nurses out of Syria too, huh?
Sir, there's news about
a girl from Punjab stuck in Mosul.
Mosul?!
Yeah, sir.
That is the most messed up city.
Right now, she is with the Kurdish Army.
She's with them?!
Yes, sir.
And they are willing to help.
Sir, I think she's the same
girl whose mom followed me home.
I told you about her.
You got a picture of her?
Yes, sir.
Sir.
Confirm whether she is the same girl.
- Yes, sir.
- Hold on, send her mom in.
And make sure you keep it
completely confidential.
The news about the nurses
has already causing too much hoo-hah.
The news about the nurses
has already causing too much hoo-hah.
We are going be in deep trouble
if this news gets out.
Go.
- Okay, sir.
- Thank you, sir.
Okay, you're almost done.
Your Government has sent a reply.
We have to get you to
Indian Embassy in Baghdad.
How will we reach Baghdad?
The Indian Embassy will send
their man with your documents.
You will travel with a group
of UN workers to Mosul Airport.
And from there,
the flight will take you to Baghdad.
We will get you on the same flight
as one of them.
Get ready.
I think she's got a better
shot at getting out of there
with an Islamic nationality.
UAE, maybe?
But will they be cool with it?
My name?
Maryam Sultan.
Father's name Sultan
Habibullah Al Muskati.
No-no.
MusKati. It's from here.
MusKati.
MusKaati.
"My sky is wating for me somewhere."
"My shaky wings gets filled with air of courage."
Al Muskhati.
- Keep practicing.
- Kaati.
MusKati.
Sultan Habibullah Al Muskati.
Sultan Habibullah Al Muskati.
"My sky is watiing for me somewhere."
Sure.
We will be very happy to help you.
Thank you so much.
We are indebted.
Sir, we got about 60 UN workers
heading to the airport.
- from different places in Mosul.
- "Listen to this plea."
ISIS's got the airport sealed.
They aren't letting anybody else in.
We went ahead and sneaked in a fake
entry stamp for Iraq in her passport.
- Just to make things look more authentic.
- "So if you wish it"
"All doors will open & I'll get my freedom."
Take care, please.
You too.
I will miss you.
I'll miss you too.
Sir, I have a request to make.
There are still a lot of girls
at the terrorist hideout.
If you can...
Please help them.
We'll try.
"Now I keep moving God,
not stoping anywhere."
"Now I keep moving God,
not stoping anywhere."
"Not stoping anywhere."
"Now I keep moving God,
not stoping anywhere."
"Even if there are thousands of detainers,
I'm not stopping anymore."
"Unless I reach my destination,
I'm not getting tired."
"Every bird listen & repeat."
"Every bird listen & repeat
this declaration of mine."
"I'm not bowing down
in front of storms anymore."
"Not bowing down anymore."
Sir.
Sir, Jyoti made it to the airport,
but we've got ourselves a little problem.
As it turns out,
the list that we got of 60 UN workers...
As it turns out,
the list that we got of 60 UN workers...
There is no Maryam Sultan in it.
Are you sure?
Yes, sir.
When's her flight supposed to leave?
In an hour, sir.
Sir!
Madam ji is on the line.
Morning, ma'am.
Mr. Shetty,
can you guys ever do anything right?
What happened, ma'am?
Turn on the TV.
I'm pleading with the Government
to bring my daughter back
from Iraq, along with the nurses.
Sure thing, ma'am, I'll check into it.
My daughter's name is Jyoti.
Jyoti Arora.
Take it off the air immediately!
Passport.
Your name?
Jyo... Maryam Sultan.
Sir, nobody's picking
up the phone at the Embassy.
Hello?
This is Ganesh Shetty from
the Ministry of External Affairs.
We have a situation.
Please wait.
Rahman... Check the list.
There is no Mariam Sultan
on this list
Let me check.
Sent you a new list.
Okay.
Yes.
We found her.
'...to bring my daughter back from Iraq,
along with the nurses.'
My daughter's name is Jyoti.
Distribute her photo all over.
Ask our men to look for her.
Okay.
Go.
As-Salaam-Alaikum, Al-Qu'aiti.
As-Salaam-Alaikum, Al-Qu'aiti.
She is here.
She is here!
Find her, check in all directions.
Sir, they're searching
for Jyoti at the airport.
'They have even halted the flight.
Are you sure,
she hasn't escaped from here?
As you said,
we have got the airport sealed.
She 'is' inside.
This way.
Check... She has gone up.
Yeah?
What is going on?
I'm searching for that girl.
She is at the airport.
Then let the plane go
and then look for your girl.
We have to let them
and that is an order.
SHE TRIED TO KILL ME!
The plane can wait.
Shh! Jyoti!
Raafiq!
Jyoti, you gotta find a way to
get out of this airport, no matter what.
But how?
Shh.
There's an aircraft passenger
stairs behind this wall.
You can use those to get down.
After that, make a run towards
the boundary wall.
There's a crack there.
That's your way out.
In the meantime,
I'll keep them distracted.
But you gotta be fast, okay?
Nah, Raafiq.
You don't understand.
I need to make it to that plane.
This is my last shot.
If I don't get out of here now,
I never will.
Listen, Jyoti,
Listen, Jyoti,
the plane is too far
away from where we are.
And it's just open ground in between.
It's impossible to reach the plane.
Even if you somehow manage to get there,
where would you hide on the plane?
They'd find you for sure.
Raafiq, I know where to hide on the plane.
Just get me to it.
I really need to get to the pla...
Hold up, Raafiq, is there any
way we can kill the power of this place?
The whole airport?
If we do that,
I can make a run for the plane.
Please, please figure out
a way to somehow shut the power off.
Jyoti...
I can give it a shot,
but I can't say how long
the lights will stay off.
You gotta be quick about it.
Okay.
Raafiq...
What about you?
Don't worry 'bout me.
Jihadis treat me like royalty
Take care of yourself.
Jyoti...
Listen, once you make
it back to your country,
Can you please send it to my mother?
Please?
LET THE PLANE TAKE OFF!!!
No way.
Either I catch the girl,
or no one will catch this flight.
He switched off the lights.
He was with her
in the garment factory in Mosul.
He was with her
in the garment factory in Mosul.
Where is she?
Go check the plane again.
HURRY UP!
Go... & check carriage
Hey! Nobody moves!
We will have to let the plane go.
Air Iraq 366, request taxing.
Air Iraq 366, line up Runway 27.
Air Iraq 366, you are clear for takeoff.
Air Iraq 366, cleared for takeoff.
Sir, Jyoti didn't board the flight.
The plane carrying UN workers
has now departed from Mosul Airport.
Expected to arrive at
Baghdad Airport in 40 minutes.
We are waiting for
the Air Iraq flight to land here
We are expecting Flight Air
Iraq 366 to land any moment now.
Today, I stand here with immense pride
and satisfaction as
I speak to our great nation.
For we have achieved a remarkable feat -
rescuing a courageous young woman
from the perilous confines of Mosul,
and safely returning
her to the warmth of her home.
Yet, the credit for this triumph rightfully
belongs to this remarkable young woman.
With nothing but an unwavering
spirit of bravery as her ally,
she stood tall and never surrendered.
In conclusion, I would like
to leave you with a heartfelt couplet.
Through raging storms,
she clung with might,
Alone, she fought on,
'til darkness turned to light.
Hey, I need to wire some cash.
No problem.
Here.
Please wait.
Ok.
Ammi, As-Salaam-Alaikum.
I'm wiring you some cash.
I've also attached
a photo with this letter.
This is Jyoti.
She's my coworker.
She's Amazing.
I don't know when I'll
be able to come back.
I'll fill you in on all
the details once I'm back.
Take care and keep me in your prayers.
The next time I come,
it'll be for good.
Allah-haafiz.
Hello, is Rafiq`s mother speaking?
I'm Jyoti.
"Understand who you are now."
"Understand who you are now."
"You have a storm within yourself."
"You don't need anyone else,
Kill dushasan yourself."
"You are not air you are tornado."
"You are entire ocean in one drop."
"You are not air you are tornado."
"You are entire ocean in one drop."
"Taking you for a week one,"
"Is coward's injustice."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"A small flame
from an earthen pot is enough,"
"To get rid of darkness."
"A little moon light is enough,"
"To remove the monopoly of night."
"The Earth alone is enough,"
"To take care of all lifes."
"You are only Durga."
"You are only Kaali."
"You are the one who fights alone."
"You are the masculine form as well."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"The one you forgive,
is the only one worth forgiveness."
"The one you forgive,
is the only one worth forgiveness."
"You are enough alone."
"This sky is yours,"
"The world belongs to you."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
DOWN! DOWN!
'Terrorists Screaming'
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
'Woman Crying'
Mosul,Iraq, 2014
Mosul,Iraq, 2014
4 Months Before Abduction
Yep.
Sure thing.
No problem, I get it.
We'll take care of it when you come over.
No worries, it's all good.
No, you're always welcome.
Nah, it's not a problem.
Feel free to come whenever you want.
- Excuse me?
- Yes?
Yes.
Jyoti
Oh
I'll call you later.
As-Salaam-Alaikum
Welcome to Mosul.
I'm Raafiq.
Shall we?
Yes... This way.
Please.
Let me help you with your bags.
Sure, thank you.
About 5 miles from here
is the great mosque of Al-Nuri...
It leans like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
That's why this city
is also called Al-Hadba.
Ah, I see.
Your mom has instructed you
to not to talk to strangers.
But, this trip is about to end anyway.
And, you'll be working with me daily.
I'm your manager.
You're the manager.
Did you think I was a driver?
The driver had the day off,
so I came to pick you up.
I guess you don't talk much, do you?
What's happening?
I'll go find out.
'Distant Chattering'
'Girl Crying'
'Mother Crying'
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Stay calm.
Fatima...
Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima...
Give me the bolt cutter!
Hurry up! The bolt cutter!
Fatima... Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
It's too hard.
Fatima...
Fatima...
Fatima...
Fatima... Fatima...
Sorry... I'm so sorry.
Fatima...
RUN!!!!
Fatima...
Fatima...
Fatima...
Stop the car!
Miss Jyoti...
You okay?
How could somebody do that to a child?
Don't think too much about it.
Iraq does not permit you
to think too much.
By the way, there's no danger
where our factory is located.
The Iraqi Army guards it, all the time.
The Tigris River is just
a couple of miles away.
Once we cross it,
we'll be in the safe zone.
That's where our factory is.
You'll meet Noor Bano madame there.
She's also from my country.
She's the one who takes care
of everything at the factory.
Punjab, India
6 Months Before Abduction
How many times have
I told you not to do that?
And yet you keep doing this kind of shit!
Sir, you can't--
Who do you think you are to touch me?
HOW DARE YOU TOUCH ME!
Where's the manager?
Call the manager!
Sir, please, just listen to me.
First, tell me how dare you touch me!
- Calm down, sir.
- CALL THE MANAGER!
Hang on a sec. Just calm down.
What happened, Mr. Suri?
Ma'am, he was walking towards the
restricted area while talking on the phone.
I just stopped him
from coming this way.
I just stopped him
from coming this way.
CALL YOUR MANAGER!
Calm down, sir. The manager is coming.
Please let go of him.
You can't grab him like that.
You can't treat him like this.
I'm not talking to you, lady.
Call the manager!
- GO!
- Sir, the manager is on his way.
Let go of him.
Sir, please let go of him!
You okay?
I have to take action against you, Jyoti.
But sir, he's the one
who misbehaved with Mr. Suri.
Rules are rules, Jyoti.
Either you lose your job
or Mr. Suri loses his job.
Now you decide.
Sorry, you had to witness such
an event just as you arrived here.
Its all because of the upcoming elections.
Otherwise, there's nothing
to worry within the campus.
Jyoti, this factory is like a family,
and now you're a part of it.
As the entire family is together,
what's there to worry about?
Isn't it?
The hostel is nearby.
All that traveling must have worn you out.
Just take rest today.
You can start working tomorrow.
Sounds good?
We've got some snacks and
drinks on that table for you.
And your new SIM card too.
Dinner is served at 8.
Make sure you don't miss it.
I'm gonna head out now.
You were too slow to confirm.
That job in Muscat is filled now.
But I've been hustling to
gather funds for the same thing.
For, like, two months now?
You know good jobs go like hotcakes.
All the other jobs are too damn expensive.
I mean, they expect
a big deposit from you.
You have that kind of cash?
More money?
Mr. Chawla,
you know my situation with money.
I've been struggling since
my brother and his wife died
in that accident in Kedarnath.
My brother had taken a loan from a bank.
Now, they wants the money back.
And, to pass the claim,
the insurance company wants their bodies.
And, we still haven't found them yet.
All I have are responsibilities,
Mr. Chawla.
I have to take care of my mom, my niece...
And on top of that, I lost my job!
You are my last hope.
Please help me out.
Wait a sec.
There's an opening.
A garment factory needs a supervisor.
80K salary,
and they'll provide
room and board for you too.
Where's it at, sir?
Mosul
In Iraq?
Yep
But isn't a war going on there?
There was a war...
Not anymore.
In my opinion,
take the God's name & give the advance.
Jyoti?
Hmm?
Why are you still up?
Why are you still up?
To take care of this stuff, duh.
Nah, I got this.
Let it go.
Someone's being too sweet.
You got something to say or what?
Maa.
Mom, I was thinking...
To go overseas for job.
Overseas?
Where at?
Muscat
Are you out of your mind?
Muscat isn't a place
you can just jump over to.
What about your job at the airport?
I quit it.
You quit it?
There's a spot open at
a garment factory in Muscat.
I'll be making 80K a month.
We can pay off the loan in just two years.
We'll get the insurance money soon, Jyoti.
No, we won't.
We lost the case.
That's why Lawyer called yesterday.
To inform us.
That is why, mom,
I need to take this job.
Just say yes, Mom.
You're not going anywhere.
Mahi...
Mahi!
I'll be back in a jiffy
Two years will be over in no time.
I've already lost both our parents.
I can't let you out of my sight.
Mahi, baby,
please sit down and listen to me.
I really need this job, kiddo.
I know you and Mom can handle
everything just fine without me.
So, you won't be here for my birthday?
Mahi!
Jo, that's not fair.
Mahi!
"In my heart, Butterflies
of hope starts to fly."
"Trying to touch the sky."
"Open eyes carries a world of dreams."
"Opening for me are all streams."
"Even though, my steps are floundering."
"Even though, my thoughts are confusing."
"My courage does not let me stop."
"My courage does not let me stop."
"My story is about to become a Saga."
"A saga full of happiness."
You're not getting it, Mr. Chawla.
You said there's no danger here.
Come on, Jyoti,
small things like this happen everywhere.
There was a bomb blast
in Patna just two months ago.
So, did people just
leave the city and run away?
- No, right?
- Small thing, Mr. Chawla? Seriously?
I don't care.
I don't wanna stay here.
You arrange for me to go back.
No problem.
I'll arrange it whenever you want.
But remember,
you won't get your deposit back.
But remember,
you won't get your deposit back.
Just let me know when you wanna come back.
Hello?
Hello?
'Jyoti Crying'
Miss Jyoti...?
Miss Jyoti...?
Gimme a sec.
Yeah?
Did you have dinner?
Wanna join for dinner?
Actually, there's a Hindi movie playing
in the common room downstairs.
Actually, there's a Hindi movie playing
in the common room downstairs.
Wanna come watch it?
It might help change your mood.
As you wish.
But all new workers have
to attend a training session.
And It's compulsory.
Right now?
Yeah, this is the only
time when everyone's free.
So... shall we?
Everyone, meet Jyoti...
Our new supervisor.
That's Sabrina, and that's Ayesha.
- Salaam.
- Abdul.
- Hello.
- And that's Fatima.
- Come on in.
- Please come, join us.
You said it's a training session.
Right.
Let's start your training
with some greasy, unhealthy food.
Have a seat.
Are you missing your family?
Here in Mosul,
we are each other's family.
And I'm working here for last 2 years.
Please don't worry.
If you need anything, we all are here.
Here ya go.
How's it taste?
I cooked it.
You made this?
Yeah, I did!
Don't they taste just like Punjab?
It definitely does, don't it?
Our countries are not so different.
All it needs is some pomegranate seeds.
"Just as I saw you,"
"I forgot everything."
"Just like water,"
"Got poured all over you."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Things to say are left in my heart,"
"Things to say are left in my heart,"
"I have got use to of waiting
for you whole day."
"Can't feel my heart without you,
not even for a moment."
"My heart remain restless for you. Oh..."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Oh Mother,
the paramour stays in my eyes."
"I loose my sleep as you call me by name."
"The tea turns sweet as you touch it."
"I loose my sleep as you call me by name."
"The tea turns sweet as you touch it."
"Can't live without you,
but could never tell you."
"It's difficult to express. Ohh..."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
"Oh Mother, the paramour stays in my eyes."
Ready to go?
You're looking really nice.
Gotta dress up for special people,
you know?
I gotta say, you look amazing today.
Only today?
Nah, I mean you always look amazing,
but today you're just out of this world.
You do are the romantic type, huh?
You do are the romantic type, huh?
Atleast you noticed
Now I just hope God makes the path
ahead a little easier for me.
Excuse me.
Hello?
- Mahi!
- Happy birthday, Jo!
Thought I'd forget?
Thanks, little one.
Give me the phone, Mahi.
Hand it over.
Hey, Jyoti...
Happy birthday, my girl.
May God always keep you happy.
Mom! Thanks!
How are you doing?
Jo, listen, I looked it up online.
Muscat is beautiful.
We're thinking of coming
there for our vacation.
Hey, kiddo,
I'll invite you both to Muscat soon.
Sound good?
Sounds good, Jo. Works for me.
But just a reminder,
my birthday is coming up soon.
I remember, don't worry.
I'll talk to you later.
Hey, I'm out with a couple of my friends.
Can I hit you up later?
Sure, Jo. Bye!
Tell mom I said goodbye too.
Bye. Bye, Mahi.
Bye. Bye, Mahi.
'Distant Chattering'
TV REPORTER: We can see that the impact of the blast was
so huge that it has shattered the nearby area on this road.
TV REPORTER: Assad has claimed to have taken the responsibility of this blast,
and his location is unknown to the Iraqi Police.
What happened?
There was a blast near the Mosque.
Army has declared curfew in the city.
'Employes Screaming'
Calm down, everybody.
Please listen to me.
Silence!
Please listen to me.
We need our passports.
SILENCE!
Listen up,
our factory just scored three new orders.
I'm asking all of you
to just hang tight for a bit.
Things will start
looking up in a few days.
Come on, ma'am, every day we hear
that they're gonna take over Mosul soon.
Mehmood, you're stressing over nothing.
We've got Iraqi forces looking out for us.
They'll be the first ones to bounce
if those demons in black come this way.
They'll be the first ones to bounce
if those demons in black come this way.
Get our passports ASAP, ma'am.
We need our passports, ma'am.
Fine,
I'll see what I can do.
Hello?
Hello?
Yes Mr. Chawla.
So, did you get your return ticket sorted?
Ticket?
Don't know what to do.
- Noor madame, listen up.
- Yeah?
The Indian government
just issued an Advisory Notice.
The Indian government
just issued an Advisory Notice.
They have asked all
Indians to get out of Iraq.
What?
I know someone who works for the airlines.
Let me talk to him.
Don't worry, alright?
Raafiq, all this--
Miss Jyoti...you have a developing
and prosperous country.
I think you should
go back to India for a while.
But Raafiq, you told everyone that--
I know what I said.
But I just watched an interview
with a Major General in the Iraqi Army.
and left us to fend for ourselves.
Take my advice
and don't get involved in all this.
Get ready to leave.
'Phone Ringing'
'Phone Ringing'
Hello Jyoti?
How are you doing?
I'm good, Mom.
How are things going for you?
We're doing good, girl.
Why did you call so late?
Everything alright?
I was just missing you.
Mom, I was thinking about
coming back for a few days.
You should, honey.
You don't need to ask me.
Jyoti...
Is everything okay over there?
Yeah Mom, everything's fine.
I'm just really missing you.
'Bomb Blast Sound'
Mom, go get some rest now.
I'll let you know once I check
if there are any available flights.
Sound good?
Sound good?
I'll call you back.
- Jyoti...
- Okay, bye.
'Bomb Blast Sound'
'People Screaming'
'Bomb Blast Sound'
'Emergency Siren'
...Will get slaughtered in this way.
Allahu Akbar!
Allahu Akbar!
Madam!
Some cars are coming to the factory.
Could be the Iraqi Army.
It's them.
Don't Panik!
Just head on down
and hide in the basement.
Raafiq and Hafis, you guys stick with me.
Quick now.
Everybody,
make your way down to the basement.
We're running outta time.
C'mon, hustle up.
Move it.
Quick now.
'Scared People Screaming'
Didn't you hear me just now?
I said EVERYBODY.
Go!
MOVE!
'Scared People Screaming'
Over there.
Rafiq!
Shush.
Keep it down.
Hide.
Everybody, find a spot to lay low.
Just stay here until I come back.
And you?
Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.
Raafiq...
Surrender those Kaafirs to us
who you have been protecting.
No one is here,
everybody has escaped.
Stop!
My name is Wahab,
Commander Wahab Abraheem.
Would you lie to your Commander?
Huh?
So tell me,
where are the rest of the people?
Say
Shush!
'Women Screaming'
SHUT UP!
'Women Screaming'
Get up!
Move! Move!
Move! Move!
Yo, habibi!
Who are Sunnis in them?
Come on, tell me
Zafar
Ali
Abu Bakar
Abu Bakar
Rujia.
Fatima
Fatima
Who else?
Raafiq
Raafiq
Put rest of them into the trucks.
Hurry up, guys!
Go
Go
Go, go, go!
MOVE!
Go, go, go!
GO!
Go, go, go!
'Terrorists Screaming'
Down on your knees!
Down on your knees!
Down on your knees!
Down on your knees!
Allahu Akbar!
Allahu Akbar!
Allahu Akbar!
Move it!
Go! Go! Go!
Hurry up!
Move it! Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE!
Go! Go! Go!
MOVE IT!
MOVE IT!
Go! Go! Go!
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'Women Crying'
Present Day
Start
We are fighting a war of Allah.
Mr. Secretary General
of the United Nations,
you now have 72 hours
to pressure your authorities
and make the wise decision
by transferring 50 million dollars
to save your people.
We promise to kill
every UN worker in the land
if your demands are not fulfilled.
Hurry Up! Take them... Take them...
Salaam-Alaikum
Wa-Alaikum-Salaam.
What is the status?
We have the oil reserves
under our control...
It's great news.
I'm very happy with you.
And I have a very special gift
for all of you.
anything for you my lordship
This will be a lesson
to the whole world
I spend three whole notes for this.
The smoke only will kill everyone.
Come here...come to me.
Seems like we are in paradise
Hey you, come here
Hello
Come here
Excuse me
Oi!
Move!
Please!
Please!
No! No, please!
Move it!
No, no, no!
Please, don't!
Please!
Please!
Please!
No, no...
Please...
No, no...
No, no...
Hey, hey...
You smell like shit.
Go take a shower.
No drama or I will chop your head off.
Go
Go
GO!!!
Look. We never wronged anyone.
God won't let anything wrong,
happen to us.
So you won't be here for my birthday.
That girl killed Wahab!
That girl killed Wahab!
Catch her, stop her,
don't let her run.
Catch her. Stop her.
Okay, okay.
What is your name?
Name?
Jyoti.
Wahab
Killed hundreds of Iraqis
and YOU
You are the one that killed him!
I didn't kill him.
It was an accident.
I didn't do anything.
I...I...
I...I...
Look at this girl,
She killed Wahab
Our Cause needs brave Women too.
Listen everyone. I declare this,
I will marry her.
Why are you all so silent?
This is the time to celebrate.
Barak Allahu!
You are lucky he chose you for himself,
I heard you killed a commander of ours.
I don't understand.
Yasmeen.
She is Habiba Bibi, the foremost lady.
She is Habiba Bibi, the foremost lady.
Everyone follows her orders after Assad.
This is now your new home...
as Assad Sheikh's new wife.
HELL NO!
I wanna go back to India!
I gotta a home, a family there.
Get me back home, please.
Send me back to India, please.
Please help me.
I can't stay here!
I CAN'T STAY HERE!
No, let me go.
I wanna go home!
LET ME GO!
I CANNOT STAY HERE!
NO! I WANNA GO BACK TO INDIA!
LET ME GO!
I WANNA GO BACK TO INDIA!
Jyoti called 2 days ago.
Okay.
She said she's booking
a ticket to come back to India.
I see.
And since then,
her phone's been turned off.
I tried calling her a few times,
but I couldn't get through,
so I thought maybe you can help.
Do you have the contact number
of the factory she works at in Muscat?
Muscat?
She told you she's working in Muscat?
Yep.
I wonder why she said that.
I sent her to Mosul.
Where did you say you sent her?
Mosul.
Iraq.
Iraq!
But there's...
there's a war going on out there, right?
It's all over the news.
No, the war just started.
Things were normal when I sent her there.
I talked to her two days ago.
I told her the Indian
Government issued an advisory
that everyone living in
troubled areas should come back.
Ma'am, I suggest you go to Delhi.
- Delhi?
- Yep.
Go to the Ministry of External
Affairs and talk to the officials there.
But Mr. Chawla,
we don't know anyone there.
- How will we...
- You're not alone.
There are many more
girls stuck in that area.
There are many more
girls stuck in that area.
Nurses.
Look, their parents are already in Delhi,
protesting.
Now we have to say what our government
will do to bring our daughters back safely.
Mahi?
MAHI!
How do you know her name?
How do you know her name?
Her name is Mahi?
Her name is Mahira.
I call her Mahi.
You said the same.
My niece in India...
her name is also Mahi.
Where's your family?
Papa, family,
they killed them all and brought us here.
Papa, family,
they killed them all and brought us here.
We are his slaves.
He does whatever he wants with us.
Even with her?
Wear this and up come quickly.
'Assad Singing Romantic Arabic Song'
'Assad Singing Romantic Arabic Song'
Come.
Sit.
You can drink.
Look at me.
I'm going to marry you.
But before that...
I have to punish you!
It's okay.
It's okay.
Just going to tie you
up and make love to you.
Some things in life...
need to be tackled with love.
Love.
Wahab was a Mujahid.
Our most trusted man.
You have to pay for your sins.
Only then, you will be forgiven.
'Jyoti Screaming'
'Jyoti Screaming'
Do you also have someone stuck in Iraq?
Yeah, my niece.
All of us here have
our girls stuck in Syria.
We've been coming here
for three days straight now.
We just sit here all day.
Hand them all out.
Here.
They just give us these meal
packets every day and then leave.
- Like we came all this way just for a free meal!
- Here.
Please help us, sir.
We don't even know what condition
our kids must be in by now.
The officials are working on it.
Don't worry, once I have an update,
I'll let you know right away.
Ok?
'Assad talking to someone'
What's going on down there?
Assad's few important folks
are coming tomorrow.
He wants to give 'em presents.
And by presents, you mean?
Hey, someone's at the door.
They wanna meet you.
B, C...
Write it down.
'Dogs barking at a distance'
How can I help you?
Sir, you work at the Ministry
of External Affairs, right?
Yeah.
Sir, my daughter Jyoti is stuck in Iraq.
She is all we got left.
Please help us out.
Who told you where I live, ma'am?
We followed your car home.
No one is listening to us there.
Look ma'am,
I'm just a regular clerk there.
If you get what I'm sayin'.
Sir...
Please don't cry.
Give me her pic.
What are you doing?
You want to play naughty?
GET. THE. GUN.
OFF. MY. FACE.
NOW.
NOW!!!
Everybody move back!
Go back!
Go back!
Everybody! Go back!
Guns down!
Guns down, I'll shoot him!
PUT YOUR GUNS DOWN!!!
TELL THEM!
TELL THEM!!!
Guns down! TELL THEM!
Go back! Go back!
Move!
Move!
Jasmine, go get Afra
and Mahira from the basement.
Now!
Move!!!
My love...
you still have a chance.
Don't do this.
I'll shoot... I'll shoot him!!!
Stupid!!!
Do you want to kill me or save me?
Drop your guns.
Tell them!
Let her do what she wants...
She'll pay later.
She'll pay later.
Drop your guns.
Move!
In that room!
Inside!
MOVE!!!
Afra! Mahira! Come here!
Come here!
Inside!
Go in that room!
Inside!
Go lock the door.
Let's go.
Stop!
I'll shoot!
Go back! Back!
Guns downs! Down!
DOWN!!!
Back! Go back!
Car keys! KEYS!!!
Stop!
Stop! I'll Shoot!
Stop! I'll kill you!
Stop or I'll shoot!
STOP I SAY!!!
Run girls!
RUN!!!
What do we do now!!!
Where do we go?
We have to go to Hawija.
It is the base for Iraqi Army.
It is the only safe place.
You know how to get there?
Yes!
Today, we're gonna share
the story of this girl named Jyoti
Today, we're gonna share
the story of this girl named Jyoti
who's braving the ISIS all by herself.
We're gonna introduce you
to her amazing and fearless mom.
Go for it, ma'am.
Okay.
I'm pleading with the Government to...
Ma'am, if you could just look over there.
I'm pleading with the Government to...
Look right into the camera.
Go ahead, ma'am.
I'm pleading with the Government
to bring my daughter back from Iraq,
along with the nurses.
My daughter's name is Jyoti.
Jyoti Arora.
Cut it.
Thank you so much.
Use the last byte, okay?
Why this car don't have a number plate?
Where's the number plate?
I don't understand.
Who's car?
Not our car.
We escaped.
Civilian.
Show your ID.
They killed our parents,
we have nothing.
Please help us.
Please...
Why is the footage blur?
A policeman in Hawija has
found three women.
They also have the same car.
Send him this.
Get the identification done.
You eat, I will just come.
She is the one who has shot Assad.
I have informed them.
They will be here any moment.
Will they pay us enough to leave Iraq?
So be it.
What happened?
They are bad people.
They give us to ISIS.
Are you sure?
We should leave.
Hurry up.
Need something?
We finished eating.
We thought we'll... just take
some rest for a while... somewhere.
Come.
This way.
Let's go.
Afra... Take the wheel.
Hit the accelerator.
Arfa go back & hide
Sit down! Sit down!
Step out of the car.
Come on, Mahi.
Have a bite, little one.
Nah.
Hello?
Hello?
Mom?
Jyoti!!!
Oh Mom!
Jyoti!
Jo!
Mahi!!!
Are you Ok, Jo?
Where are you?
Where are you?
Why ain't you saying nothin', Auntie?
You okay?
Mahi, kiddo, how're you doin'?
I'm all right, Auntie.
Where you at?
How're you doin'?
I'm good wherever I am.
I'll be back soon.
How y'all doin'?
Hello?
Jyoti! Can you hear me, girl...
Mom...
Listen, we came to New Delhi for you.
We're in New Delhi.
Jyoti, can you hear me?
Hello?
Hello? Hello? Auntie?
Hello?
Hello?
Jo?
Hello?
Mom?
Mahi?
Mahi?
Are you two alright?
You know them?
Yes.
Their father was our senior...
and very good person.
So you are Iraqi Army?
No, we are Peshmergas,
the Kurdish branch of Iraqi
Army Forces against Islamic State.
We both are on the same side.
And thank you for saving their lives.
What can we do for you?
We got some breaking news for you!
United Nations struck
a deal with Islamic State!
They're going to fly all the United Nations
workers stuck in Iraq out of there.
Now, we have to see if this
- agreement helps our nurses stuck in Syria.
- Well, at least they made some progress.
Maybe now they'll let us get
our nurses out of Syria too, huh?
Sir, there's news about
a girl from Punjab stuck in Mosul.
Mosul?!
Yeah, sir.
That is the most messed up city.
Right now, she is with the Kurdish Army.
She's with them?!
Yes, sir.
And they are willing to help.
Sir, I think she's the same
girl whose mom followed me home.
I told you about her.
You got a picture of her?
Yes, sir.
Sir.
Confirm whether she is the same girl.
- Yes, sir.
- Hold on, send her mom in.
And make sure you keep it
completely confidential.
The news about the nurses
has already causing too much hoo-hah.
The news about the nurses
has already causing too much hoo-hah.
We are going be in deep trouble
if this news gets out.
Go.
- Okay, sir.
- Thank you, sir.
Okay, you're almost done.
Your Government has sent a reply.
We have to get you to
Indian Embassy in Baghdad.
How will we reach Baghdad?
The Indian Embassy will send
their man with your documents.
You will travel with a group
of UN workers to Mosul Airport.
And from there,
the flight will take you to Baghdad.
We will get you on the same flight
as one of them.
Get ready.
I think she's got a better
shot at getting out of there
with an Islamic nationality.
UAE, maybe?
But will they be cool with it?
My name?
Maryam Sultan.
Father's name Sultan
Habibullah Al Muskati.
No-no.
MusKati. It's from here.
MusKati.
MusKaati.
"My sky is wating for me somewhere."
"My shaky wings gets filled with air of courage."
Al Muskhati.
- Keep practicing.
- Kaati.
MusKati.
Sultan Habibullah Al Muskati.
Sultan Habibullah Al Muskati.
"My sky is watiing for me somewhere."
Sure.
We will be very happy to help you.
Thank you so much.
We are indebted.
Sir, we got about 60 UN workers
heading to the airport.
- from different places in Mosul.
- "Listen to this plea."
ISIS's got the airport sealed.
They aren't letting anybody else in.
We went ahead and sneaked in a fake
entry stamp for Iraq in her passport.
- Just to make things look more authentic.
- "So if you wish it"
"All doors will open & I'll get my freedom."
Take care, please.
You too.
I will miss you.
I'll miss you too.
Sir, I have a request to make.
There are still a lot of girls
at the terrorist hideout.
If you can...
Please help them.
We'll try.
"Now I keep moving God,
not stoping anywhere."
"Now I keep moving God,
not stoping anywhere."
"Not stoping anywhere."
"Now I keep moving God,
not stoping anywhere."
"Even if there are thousands of detainers,
I'm not stopping anymore."
"Unless I reach my destination,
I'm not getting tired."
"Every bird listen & repeat."
"Every bird listen & repeat
this declaration of mine."
"I'm not bowing down
in front of storms anymore."
"Not bowing down anymore."
Sir.
Sir, Jyoti made it to the airport,
but we've got ourselves a little problem.
As it turns out,
the list that we got of 60 UN workers...
As it turns out,
the list that we got of 60 UN workers...
There is no Maryam Sultan in it.
Are you sure?
Yes, sir.
When's her flight supposed to leave?
In an hour, sir.
Sir!
Madam ji is on the line.
Morning, ma'am.
Mr. Shetty,
can you guys ever do anything right?
What happened, ma'am?
Turn on the TV.
I'm pleading with the Government
to bring my daughter back
from Iraq, along with the nurses.
Sure thing, ma'am, I'll check into it.
My daughter's name is Jyoti.
Jyoti Arora.
Take it off the air immediately!
Passport.
Your name?
Jyo... Maryam Sultan.
Sir, nobody's picking
up the phone at the Embassy.
Hello?
This is Ganesh Shetty from
the Ministry of External Affairs.
We have a situation.
Please wait.
Rahman... Check the list.
There is no Mariam Sultan
on this list
Let me check.
Sent you a new list.
Okay.
Yes.
We found her.
'...to bring my daughter back from Iraq,
along with the nurses.'
My daughter's name is Jyoti.
Distribute her photo all over.
Ask our men to look for her.
Okay.
Go.
As-Salaam-Alaikum, Al-Qu'aiti.
As-Salaam-Alaikum, Al-Qu'aiti.
She is here.
She is here!
Find her, check in all directions.
Sir, they're searching
for Jyoti at the airport.
'They have even halted the flight.
Are you sure,
she hasn't escaped from here?
As you said,
we have got the airport sealed.
She 'is' inside.
This way.
Check... She has gone up.
Yeah?
What is going on?
I'm searching for that girl.
She is at the airport.
Then let the plane go
and then look for your girl.
We have to let them
and that is an order.
SHE TRIED TO KILL ME!
The plane can wait.
Shh! Jyoti!
Raafiq!
Jyoti, you gotta find a way to
get out of this airport, no matter what.
But how?
Shh.
There's an aircraft passenger
stairs behind this wall.
You can use those to get down.
After that, make a run towards
the boundary wall.
There's a crack there.
That's your way out.
In the meantime,
I'll keep them distracted.
But you gotta be fast, okay?
Nah, Raafiq.
You don't understand.
I need to make it to that plane.
This is my last shot.
If I don't get out of here now,
I never will.
Listen, Jyoti,
Listen, Jyoti,
the plane is too far
away from where we are.
And it's just open ground in between.
It's impossible to reach the plane.
Even if you somehow manage to get there,
where would you hide on the plane?
They'd find you for sure.
Raafiq, I know where to hide on the plane.
Just get me to it.
I really need to get to the pla...
Hold up, Raafiq, is there any
way we can kill the power of this place?
The whole airport?
If we do that,
I can make a run for the plane.
Please, please figure out
a way to somehow shut the power off.
Jyoti...
I can give it a shot,
but I can't say how long
the lights will stay off.
You gotta be quick about it.
Okay.
Raafiq...
What about you?
Don't worry 'bout me.
Jihadis treat me like royalty
Take care of yourself.
Jyoti...
Listen, once you make
it back to your country,
Can you please send it to my mother?
Please?
LET THE PLANE TAKE OFF!!!
No way.
Either I catch the girl,
or no one will catch this flight.
He switched off the lights.
He was with her
in the garment factory in Mosul.
He was with her
in the garment factory in Mosul.
Where is she?
Go check the plane again.
HURRY UP!
Go... & check carriage
Hey! Nobody moves!
We will have to let the plane go.
Air Iraq 366, request taxing.
Air Iraq 366, line up Runway 27.
Air Iraq 366, you are clear for takeoff.
Air Iraq 366, cleared for takeoff.
Sir, Jyoti didn't board the flight.
The plane carrying UN workers
has now departed from Mosul Airport.
Expected to arrive at
Baghdad Airport in 40 minutes.
We are waiting for
the Air Iraq flight to land here
We are expecting Flight Air
Iraq 366 to land any moment now.
Today, I stand here with immense pride
and satisfaction as
I speak to our great nation.
For we have achieved a remarkable feat -
rescuing a courageous young woman
from the perilous confines of Mosul,
and safely returning
her to the warmth of her home.
Yet, the credit for this triumph rightfully
belongs to this remarkable young woman.
With nothing but an unwavering
spirit of bravery as her ally,
she stood tall and never surrendered.
In conclusion, I would like
to leave you with a heartfelt couplet.
Through raging storms,
she clung with might,
Alone, she fought on,
'til darkness turned to light.
Hey, I need to wire some cash.
No problem.
Here.
Please wait.
Ok.
Ammi, As-Salaam-Alaikum.
I'm wiring you some cash.
I've also attached
a photo with this letter.
This is Jyoti.
She's my coworker.
She's Amazing.
I don't know when I'll
be able to come back.
I'll fill you in on all
the details once I'm back.
Take care and keep me in your prayers.
The next time I come,
it'll be for good.
Allah-haafiz.
Hello, is Rafiq`s mother speaking?
I'm Jyoti.
"Understand who you are now."
"Understand who you are now."
"You have a storm within yourself."
"You don't need anyone else,
Kill dushasan yourself."
"You are not air you are tornado."
"You are entire ocean in one drop."
"You are not air you are tornado."
"You are entire ocean in one drop."
"Taking you for a week one,"
"Is coward's injustice."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"A small flame
from an earthen pot is enough,"
"To get rid of darkness."
"A little moon light is enough,"
"To remove the monopoly of night."
"The Earth alone is enough,"
"To take care of all lifes."
"You are only Durga."
"You are only Kaali."
"You are the one who fights alone."
"You are the masculine form as well."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"The one you forgive,
is the only one worth forgiveness."
"The one you forgive,
is the only one worth forgiveness."
"You are enough alone."
"This sky is yours,"
"The world belongs to you."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."
"You are enough alone."