Dirty Difficult Dangerous (2022) Movie Script
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"Dirty Difficult Dangerous"
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
"Sorry, no debt allowed"
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Have a seat, Mister.
- Here?
- Yes, I'll be right back.
- Will you be back soon?
- Yes.
Didi.
Mahdia.
Is your employer here?
No, she's out.
Do you speak Arabic?
Yes.
Okay.
We're holding a contest
where you can win a night of a lifetime.
for you and your husband
or a friend of your choice.
in a luxurious hotel on the mountain.
All you have to do
is answer three questions.
then we choose the winner by making a draw.
Are you ready?
What for?
For the questions.
What's the capital of Lebanon?
Beirut.
What currency is used in Lebanon?
Lira.
What's the spoken
language in Lebanon?
Arabic.
Okay, we'll send you a letter if you win.
even though I doubt it.
Thank you for participating
have a nice day.
Mahdia.
Mahdia.
Take these bags of my hands, my dear.
- Did you buy the meat for today?
- Yes, ma'am.
- Where is the mister?
- He's sleeping.
Mister!
Mister, no, Mister.
No, Mister.
What's wrong?
Did he hurt you?
Wait a little.
I fell, Layla.
Come on.
Help him get up.
Come on.
Look, have you no shame?
You're a monster.
Look what you did to the poor woman.
What will people say about us?
They will think we're hitting her.
How did you let yourself hit her?
Poor thing!
You hurt yourself!
How could you do this to yourself?
Did someone hit you?
Enough.
Here you go, my daughter.
Go to sleep
and put this on your eye.
You'll feel better tomorrow.
Mahdia.
Here you go, my daughter
this is your salary.
What's that?
What's wrong?
I want to go to Ethiopia
for a few days to see my family.
Please, Mahdia
can't you see the mister's condition?
- I want someone to help me here.
- I can bring another maid.
No way, I don't trust anyone.
You can go when
the mister's condition improves.
Mahdia.
The doctor said we have to increase
the number of pills for the mister.
three pills in the morning
and three in the evening.
Three pills in the morning
and three in the evening, okay?
Mahdia.
The doctor also said that the mister
shouldn't watch the news on television.
he can only watch animals' programs.
It's better for him
so he can calm down a little.
Iron, copper, batteries.
"Don't come after me, I'm engaged"
Seventy.
Iron.
Copper.
Batteries.
Iron.
Copper.
Batteries.
Why do they talk this way?
Do they have a cold?
So we don't harm our voices.
Won't your voice get harmed like that?
No.
This way, you can
toil away day and night.
You are full of rust.
How much does the projectile weigh?
Forty-three kilograms
for a 155-millimeter projectile.
When we accumulate one kilogram.
we'll sell you.
How much do you cost?
Thirty-five dollars.
You're not expensive.
but I want you.
"There are offers on chicken"
Do you carry a phone or keys?
"Al-Kasser Supermarket
is always at your service"
"High quality for over 30 years"
Are you wearing a chain?
No.
Are you Syrian?
What brought you here?
I'm looking for a job.
There are no jobs here.
Get lost.
Go.
"High quality for over 30 years"
Mahdia.
"The municipality is warning
the people of Syrian nationality"
"that there is a curfew
from sunset until sunrise"
"I'm not an angel"
"and not a devil"
Hello, buddy!
Hello.
Is the bed empty?
Abu Khayrat is still asleep.
but I think his time is up
you can wake him up.
You have four hours
don't waste time.
Get in!
Wait, here, have some tea.
Abu Khayrat.
your time is up.
Mister.
were you really a General?
No, I was a Colonel.
but my friend, childhood friend.
was a General of great importance.
Once...
we conducted an operation.
and he disappeared.
Dear God!
They paid him a solemn tribute.
they brought him a marching band.
and they lowered the flags to half-mast.
His poor wife
was crying and sobbing.
But I...
I knew he walked into a mirror.
and he was sentenced...
to imitate me and do whatever I do.
I told them this
but they didn't believe me.
I believe you.
Dadyato.
Where are the slippers
that my grandmother made for me?
Here they are!
"Out of service"
You're short, come here.
Yes, you're a giant now.
Somebody's going to see us
they'll see us.
- Come on, then.
- Where to?
To the worn-out mattress?
Stop, I must head back.
"Out of service"
My house in Syria had 4 bedrooms.
my room was the biggest
so was my bed, it was king-sized.
Hey, come over here.
Where are you going? Come over here.
I said, get over here.
- What are you doing here?
- He looks Syrian.
Are you Syrian?
- You're Syrian, right?
- He looks Syrian.
- Are you Syrian?
- Go back to your country, you animal.
Get out of here, you bastard.
What's wrong? Why do you look pale?
I almost got beat up.
I swear, walking around
at night is becoming a pain in the neck.
There's still a curfew, my dear
there's still a curfew, guys.
Whatever
we weren't going to go to a disco anyways.
Unlike good old Abu Hameid.
who wastes no time at night, right?
You've got to set us up Abu Hameid.
Yes, man
please, lend us your girl, man.
I love black women
I can pay you if you like.
- Enough nonsense.
- Come on, you have to share.
We haven't seen a thigh in ages.
- We can't take it anymore.
- I said, that's enough.
That's enough.
"We're happy to announce
that you've won the competition"
"A night in a luxury hotel"
"A double room with a jacuzzi
free dinner and breakfast"
"Prestige Hotel, Lebanon"
- Do you like your hair like that?
- Yes.
I really like it.
Look, she's telling me about this guy.
- What are you going to show me?
- I'll show you.
What does he have besides his muscles?
And even in bed, he's a disaster!
But he's actually handsome.
He has a nice chest, I like that.
You could have gone out
with a Lebanese or an Ethiopian.
What do you see in this Syrian man?
I love him, that's all.
What are you going to do with Kael?
I don't want him!
If you don't want him
you don't want him...
Why do you hate him so much?
It's unbelievable.
Yes, it's still weird.
Look at this beauty, it's a shame!
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Ahmad.
Ahmad.
Take me to the Summerland.
But sir, the Summerland
closed 30 years ago, it no longer exists.
I have a room there, take me there.
my son is the manager.
take me there
look here, I have money.
look, I have the money, take it.
Here, take it.
Take it.
-Take it.
- Mister! Come with me, Sir.
Let's go, Mister.
My Lord, my Lord...
Mahdia.
Mahdia.
Your employer's saying
you let a man into her house.
Are you aware that's dangerous?
It's not good.
Your employer
placed her complete trust in you.
Who is that man?
Answer me.
Who is that man?
Do you want to go back home? To Ethiopia?
You can leave
no one's forcing you to stay here.
but you have to return the money
your employer paid to bring you here.
like the flight ticket and residence permit.
Either return the money
and go back to Ethiopia.
or start doing as you're told
and be a good girl.
If you run away.
or if this man helps you run away.
you won't be able to return to Ethiopia.
Don't forget, I have your passport.
Your passport is with me.
The police will arrest you and throw you
in a cell with rats and cockroaches.
This man is only using you.
Ahmad.
Is this him?
- Is this him?
- Holy Mother of God!
Listen to me, I don't know
who you are, nor do I want to.
but don't you ever
call this number again, do you understand?
Mahdia no longer cares about you
nor wants to talk to you.
and if you call her again
you'll only have yourself to blame.
See?
Problem solved.
So, ma'am
what would you like to do now?
I swear I don't get it.
I treated her like my own daughter.
I know, but Ethiopian maids
aren't as good as they used to be.
It might be the Internet.
But Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan maids
are much better, if you're interested.
I'll give you my catalog.
in case you want one.
We're expecting a group
from Madagascar and Nepal.
You will be very pleased.
And don't forget to change the door's lock.
Okay.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
"The perfect housemaid"
"I take care of the housework and cooking
and I look after the kids"
You! Come here.
You're lucky
because your employer is a nice woman.
You'll go back to work.
if you behave yourself.
But listen well.
you can't see this guy Ahmad again.
You'll do your shopping
then go home immediately.
or else you'll come back here.
Do you understand?
Iron, copper, batteries.
Hello, sir.
do we know each other?
Didi.
do you know him?
No, I don't.
Yes, Mom.
No, I'm not coming home yet.
Who? Abel?
I told you I wasn't interested in him.
stop trying to fine me husbands.
I have to take out the trash, ma'am.
Take it out, I'll unlock the door for you.
- Mom.
- My dear Fadi, how I've missed you!
- My dear.
- I missed you too, hold on.
- Look at what I bought you.
- A new maid?
- Yes.
- You're always spoiling your mom!
Mahdia, forget about taking out the trash.
Go make a cup of coffee for Mr. Fadi
make it black like you.
Come on in.
I wasn't expecting you so soon, my dear.
- Was there no traffic jam?
- No, the road was pretty clear.
What's the new girl's name?
Kosoma.
Kosoma?
Look at him.
Come here, Kosoma.
Come.
Mahdia, this is Kosoma.
She just arrived from Bangladesh.
Mr. Fadi brought her to help you.
Are you happy?
You're going to have a new friend.
What's wrong?
We'll show her around the house, okay?
I'll call you...
Koko
you'll be called Koko.
It's easier to pronounce.
Listen. Koko
this is the living room.
Mr. Ibrahim stays here all the time
he's very sweet.
Come, Koko.
This is the kitchen, okay?
Perhaps you can teach Mahdia
new dishes from your country.
What do you think, Mahdia?
What is it, my daughter?
It's okay, calm down, Mahdia.
My dear, we're not firing you.
we only brought her
to help you, Mahdia, don't worry.
Mr. Ibrahim needs at least
two maids to take care of him.
What's going on here?
Stop crying, Mahdia.
- She'll think we're monsters who hit you.
- I don't want her fired because of me.
- I'm scared of what will happen.
- Stop crying, Mahdia.
- Mahdia crying is a bad omen.
- What's going on, Madam?
Listen, Mahdia
go and clean Mr. Ibrahim's room.
- Please, Madam! I'm scared.
- God! Come Koko, come on!
- What's going on here?
- Let's unpack your stuff in the bedroom.
Stop! I don't understand what's going on.
What are you doing?
What's going on?
Why won't you open the door?
- Why won't you open the door?
- Don't meddle.
- You don't want this door to open.
- Move!
- Stay back, I won't open it.
- Open it.
- I said, I won't open it.
- Move aside.
- I will not open this door!
- It's the Mister, open the door.
Ma'am, something terrible happened
and I tried to stop it.
He was knocking on the door over and over.
I tried to open it but she stopped me
and wouldn't let me check on him.
She even slapped me, too.
What? Slow down.
Is everything okay, Ibrahim?
I didn't understand a word
what's she talking about?
I don't know.
she's been crying since the morning.
maybe she wants to leave.
What? So soon?
Is this a habit among you people?
- But she slapped me.
- Why did you come if you wanted to leave?
Do you want to go to Bangladesh?
Do you want to go back
to your home in Bangladesh?
Get the dry clothes from the drying rack.
Go on, girl.
- I don't understand what you're saying.
- That's not what I'm saying.
Mahdia.
make some vegetable soup for tonight, okay?
Go on.
Protect my father and my mother...
Lord Jesus.
Protect my father and my mother...
Lord Jesus.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Mister, stop.
Layla.
Layla.
I fell down, Layla.
I called the doctor to come see Koko.
You have to wake Mr. Fadi up
as soon as the doctor arrives, got it?
I'm counting on you.
I'll never forget you.
Mahdia.
where are you going?
Mahdia!
Mahdia!
Mahdia!
Mahdia!
Ahmad.
you have a guest.
The bed is empty.
I don't think it's broken.
but we have to make sure.
Why did you come here?
I thought a Syrian man
wasn't good enough for you.
I ran away.
What do you mean?
I'll never go back there again.
We can get out of here.
Let's wait until tomorrow morning.
Good morning
are you here to clean the pool?
No.
We answered all three questions correctly.
Wait here.
Room number 9.
- But sir, you told me...
- Number 9, I said.
Thank you.
Congratulations.
Does it hurt?
Sometimes.
Should we go see a doctor?
I have to let my body get rid of the metal.
That's what they said.
Who said that?
One of the doctors in the field hospital
when I arrived in Lebanon.
Help him recover.
Help him recover, Lord Jesus.
and get us to safety.
What are you saying?
I'm praying.
You're supposed to protect me.
but it seems I'll have to protect you.
We'll take care of each other.
Ahmad.
what are we going to do?
I don't know.
I don't want us to leave each other.
Look at this.
You're famous.
"Missing Persons
Runaway Housemaid"
"Aleppo is embroiled
in a war on multiple fronts"
"In addition to the aerial bombardment"
"the eastern neighborhoods
are enduring the devastating effects..."
- Mom.
- "of a prolonged siege"
I came with my girlfriend.
"With the intensity of the raids and the
scarcity of medical and relief supplies"
"civil defense teams
in eastern Aleppo are unable to mobilize"
"Guys, there's a family stuck here
this way"
"This way is closer"
Welcome.
"In the Qadi Askar neighborhood"
- "civil defense intensified its efforts"
- Let's go.
"To extract any survivors
trapped under the rubble"
"It was unclear
who among them was still alive"
"Using phosphorus bombs..."
My mom has been like this
since my dad died.
When I was hit by the projectile.
he helped me get to Lebanon.
This is where we crossed the border.
Syria is behind those mountains.
My dad wanted to stay in Syria.
He was a merchant
before the war broke out.
then, he started collecting iron
from destroyed homes.
He used to sell them at the border.
which helped my mom survive
for a few months.
But one day, they came.
and they took him away.
It's made of nickel and titanium.
Congratulations.
I thought the projectile killed you.
Who is she?
Mahdia.
This is Yasser
he's my childhood friend.
Nice to meet you.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Doctor.
Could you help us out?
We can barely handle the Syrians
and now you bring us a Sri Lankan!
She's from Ethiopia.
It doesn't matter
what's wrong with her?
She hurt her foot.
We can pay.
I mean, a little bit of it.
Okay, come with me
I hope you don't need a surgery.
- Thank you, Doctor.
- You're welcome.
What's wrong?
It's my wound.
It hurts.
What is this?
This is my ticket to freedom.
Does anyone speak English?
Can we film inside?
- No.
- Why?
Are these soldiers?
Yes, soldiers.
I've got to see this.
How much for the interview?
Sit!
Can she tell us her story?
Okay.
Tell them what happened to you.
My name is Mahdia.
I came to this country to work
but it's filled with lunatics.
Her name is Mahdia
and she came to fight oppression.
I abandoned my family.
we were very poor.
I came to a house...
with my employer.
who had Alzheimer's.
he would attack me.
and no one cared.
She was injured in a bombing
in a neighborhood in Aleppo.
I fell in love with a man.
but they prevented me from meeting him.
They took me to the office and scolded me.
I was terrified.
and in Ethiopia.
My family wants
to marry me off to an old man.
I want to go.
I want to leave this place.
Thank you.
Forgive me.
Thank God she's okay.
She has a minor sprain
and can go home.
Hey, buddy.
give me the hammer.
What happened to your hand?
Is it from the chemicals?
Get back to work.
God bless you.
God bless you.
God bless you.
God bless you, don't be late tomorrow.
- Who's the Sri Lankan?
- She's with me.
Did you bring your maid with you?
How lucky some people are!
Such a young rich man!
Here, my dear.
- Is this all of it?
- How much were you expecting?
- Two thousand dollars.
- Two thousand dollars?
Put your maid to work
there are few of them here.
you'll make a fortune.
Bye.
Mahdia.
Why did you allow him to insult me?
Because I don't have time
to argue with him.
You must protect me.
How do you allow him to call me your maid?
Beirut?
Yes, Beirut.
He's the only trusted man with the papers.
He's pricey but trusted.
Call him and tell him that Omar sent you
and he won't refuse to help you.
How much did they pay you?
They're paying between 4000
and 6000 for a kidney.
Depending on the condition and age.
How much for a heart?
Are you okay?
You must come with us.
I sent money to Syria
for my wife to come here.
but the borders are dangerous these days.
Anyway, what am I going
to do there with one leg?
Your wound is healing well.
Everything is okay.
But I'm still in pain, Doctor
and can't sleep at night sometimes.
Are you sure everything is fine?
Don't worry, that's normal.
Can't I get some painkillers at least?
This is the last time I give you any
you got your money, right?
Go on, goodbye.
Are you his friend? Remove your clothes.
Remove your clothes.
Let's take an X-ray first.
- How do you feel?
- Fine.
Was it a phosphorus or chemical attack?
What happened to you?
I've never seen anything like this before.
Your body is filled with iron.
Your heart looks like
it's trapped in your thoracic cage.
Anyone in your situation...
should have died a long time ago.
- Do you have a cough?
- No.
- Nausea?
- No.
Anyway, you can forget about the kidney.
I wouldn't dare perform surgery
on you in the first place.
Can't I donate any other organ?
Nothing, not even a single hair.
Alright.
Thank you, Doctor.
- Can I keep the X-ray?
- Sure.
Mahdia.
I see myself in these kids today.
I see myself as a child like you.
I grew up in a refugee camp.
I also grew up in a refugee camp.
You can see what position I hold today.
And look at the position I have reached.
So, in life, nothing is impossible.
There is nothing impossible in this life.
- First, courage.
- First, be courageous.
- And then, hope.
- Secondly, have hope.
This is what I came to tell you today.
even the worst situations come to an end.
Even the worst stories come to an end.
Thank you.
One, two, three.
"We've come to wish you happy holidays"
"Why don't we have
any holidays or decorations?"
"World, my land is burned down"
"My land's freedom has been stolen"
"My land is small, like me, it's small"
"Give us peace
give us back our childhood"
"Give us childhood"
"Give us back our childhood"
"Give us back our childhood"
"Give us, give us, give us back our peace"
Great!
Omar sent us.
Okay.
The papers cost 1000 dollars.
The ticket price to Turkey is 250 dollars.
third class, of course.
Unless you want a room with a balcony.
That's too much.
Traveling legally requires legal papers.
This is the price of legal papers.
What's the other choice?
You can swim there.
Come back in two days.
and she'll have a Syrian passport.
Who did you bring here?
Ahmad, he's a friend.
Is he your friend or your boyfriend?
I have to help him.
It's the guy she's been dating.
He probably doesn't
have any friends to stay with.
You could have dated
a Lebanese guy at least.
There's a war in his country.
I have to help him.
If the owner sees a man here
he's going to throw us out.
He has to leave.
She keeps pushing her luck.
We cannot allow a stranger to stay here.
She says you can't stay here.
- They're afraid.
- I'll figure something out.
Sleep here tonight.
- and we'll see what we'll do tomorrow.
- No!
Stay here.
There's nowhere else we can go.
We don't have to cause problems.
Come on.
I'll pick you up tomorrow morning.
I told you he's not coming back.
He probably forgot about you.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Ahmad.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Ahmad.
Iron.
Copper.
Batteries.
"Dirty Difficult Dangerous"
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
"Sorry, no debt allowed"
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Have a seat, Mister.
- Here?
- Yes, I'll be right back.
- Will you be back soon?
- Yes.
Didi.
Mahdia.
Is your employer here?
No, she's out.
Do you speak Arabic?
Yes.
Okay.
We're holding a contest
where you can win a night of a lifetime.
for you and your husband
or a friend of your choice.
in a luxurious hotel on the mountain.
All you have to do
is answer three questions.
then we choose the winner by making a draw.
Are you ready?
What for?
For the questions.
What's the capital of Lebanon?
Beirut.
What currency is used in Lebanon?
Lira.
What's the spoken
language in Lebanon?
Arabic.
Okay, we'll send you a letter if you win.
even though I doubt it.
Thank you for participating
have a nice day.
Mahdia.
Mahdia.
Take these bags of my hands, my dear.
- Did you buy the meat for today?
- Yes, ma'am.
- Where is the mister?
- He's sleeping.
Mister!
Mister, no, Mister.
No, Mister.
What's wrong?
Did he hurt you?
Wait a little.
I fell, Layla.
Come on.
Help him get up.
Come on.
Look, have you no shame?
You're a monster.
Look what you did to the poor woman.
What will people say about us?
They will think we're hitting her.
How did you let yourself hit her?
Poor thing!
You hurt yourself!
How could you do this to yourself?
Did someone hit you?
Enough.
Here you go, my daughter.
Go to sleep
and put this on your eye.
You'll feel better tomorrow.
Mahdia.
Here you go, my daughter
this is your salary.
What's that?
What's wrong?
I want to go to Ethiopia
for a few days to see my family.
Please, Mahdia
can't you see the mister's condition?
- I want someone to help me here.
- I can bring another maid.
No way, I don't trust anyone.
You can go when
the mister's condition improves.
Mahdia.
The doctor said we have to increase
the number of pills for the mister.
three pills in the morning
and three in the evening.
Three pills in the morning
and three in the evening, okay?
Mahdia.
The doctor also said that the mister
shouldn't watch the news on television.
he can only watch animals' programs.
It's better for him
so he can calm down a little.
Iron, copper, batteries.
"Don't come after me, I'm engaged"
Seventy.
Iron.
Copper.
Batteries.
Iron.
Copper.
Batteries.
Why do they talk this way?
Do they have a cold?
So we don't harm our voices.
Won't your voice get harmed like that?
No.
This way, you can
toil away day and night.
You are full of rust.
How much does the projectile weigh?
Forty-three kilograms
for a 155-millimeter projectile.
When we accumulate one kilogram.
we'll sell you.
How much do you cost?
Thirty-five dollars.
You're not expensive.
but I want you.
"There are offers on chicken"
Do you carry a phone or keys?
"Al-Kasser Supermarket
is always at your service"
"High quality for over 30 years"
Are you wearing a chain?
No.
Are you Syrian?
What brought you here?
I'm looking for a job.
There are no jobs here.
Get lost.
Go.
"High quality for over 30 years"
Mahdia.
"The municipality is warning
the people of Syrian nationality"
"that there is a curfew
from sunset until sunrise"
"I'm not an angel"
"and not a devil"
Hello, buddy!
Hello.
Is the bed empty?
Abu Khayrat is still asleep.
but I think his time is up
you can wake him up.
You have four hours
don't waste time.
Get in!
Wait, here, have some tea.
Abu Khayrat.
your time is up.
Mister.
were you really a General?
No, I was a Colonel.
but my friend, childhood friend.
was a General of great importance.
Once...
we conducted an operation.
and he disappeared.
Dear God!
They paid him a solemn tribute.
they brought him a marching band.
and they lowered the flags to half-mast.
His poor wife
was crying and sobbing.
But I...
I knew he walked into a mirror.
and he was sentenced...
to imitate me and do whatever I do.
I told them this
but they didn't believe me.
I believe you.
Dadyato.
Where are the slippers
that my grandmother made for me?
Here they are!
"Out of service"
You're short, come here.
Yes, you're a giant now.
Somebody's going to see us
they'll see us.
- Come on, then.
- Where to?
To the worn-out mattress?
Stop, I must head back.
"Out of service"
My house in Syria had 4 bedrooms.
my room was the biggest
so was my bed, it was king-sized.
Hey, come over here.
Where are you going? Come over here.
I said, get over here.
- What are you doing here?
- He looks Syrian.
Are you Syrian?
- You're Syrian, right?
- He looks Syrian.
- Are you Syrian?
- Go back to your country, you animal.
Get out of here, you bastard.
What's wrong? Why do you look pale?
I almost got beat up.
I swear, walking around
at night is becoming a pain in the neck.
There's still a curfew, my dear
there's still a curfew, guys.
Whatever
we weren't going to go to a disco anyways.
Unlike good old Abu Hameid.
who wastes no time at night, right?
You've got to set us up Abu Hameid.
Yes, man
please, lend us your girl, man.
I love black women
I can pay you if you like.
- Enough nonsense.
- Come on, you have to share.
We haven't seen a thigh in ages.
- We can't take it anymore.
- I said, that's enough.
That's enough.
"We're happy to announce
that you've won the competition"
"A night in a luxury hotel"
"A double room with a jacuzzi
free dinner and breakfast"
"Prestige Hotel, Lebanon"
- Do you like your hair like that?
- Yes.
I really like it.
Look, she's telling me about this guy.
- What are you going to show me?
- I'll show you.
What does he have besides his muscles?
And even in bed, he's a disaster!
But he's actually handsome.
He has a nice chest, I like that.
You could have gone out
with a Lebanese or an Ethiopian.
What do you see in this Syrian man?
I love him, that's all.
What are you going to do with Kael?
I don't want him!
If you don't want him
you don't want him...
Why do you hate him so much?
It's unbelievable.
Yes, it's still weird.
Look at this beauty, it's a shame!
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Ahmad.
Ahmad.
Take me to the Summerland.
But sir, the Summerland
closed 30 years ago, it no longer exists.
I have a room there, take me there.
my son is the manager.
take me there
look here, I have money.
look, I have the money, take it.
Here, take it.
Take it.
-Take it.
- Mister! Come with me, Sir.
Let's go, Mister.
My Lord, my Lord...
Mahdia.
Mahdia.
Your employer's saying
you let a man into her house.
Are you aware that's dangerous?
It's not good.
Your employer
placed her complete trust in you.
Who is that man?
Answer me.
Who is that man?
Do you want to go back home? To Ethiopia?
You can leave
no one's forcing you to stay here.
but you have to return the money
your employer paid to bring you here.
like the flight ticket and residence permit.
Either return the money
and go back to Ethiopia.
or start doing as you're told
and be a good girl.
If you run away.
or if this man helps you run away.
you won't be able to return to Ethiopia.
Don't forget, I have your passport.
Your passport is with me.
The police will arrest you and throw you
in a cell with rats and cockroaches.
This man is only using you.
Ahmad.
Is this him?
- Is this him?
- Holy Mother of God!
Listen to me, I don't know
who you are, nor do I want to.
but don't you ever
call this number again, do you understand?
Mahdia no longer cares about you
nor wants to talk to you.
and if you call her again
you'll only have yourself to blame.
See?
Problem solved.
So, ma'am
what would you like to do now?
I swear I don't get it.
I treated her like my own daughter.
I know, but Ethiopian maids
aren't as good as they used to be.
It might be the Internet.
But Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan maids
are much better, if you're interested.
I'll give you my catalog.
in case you want one.
We're expecting a group
from Madagascar and Nepal.
You will be very pleased.
And don't forget to change the door's lock.
Okay.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
"The perfect housemaid"
"I take care of the housework and cooking
and I look after the kids"
You! Come here.
You're lucky
because your employer is a nice woman.
You'll go back to work.
if you behave yourself.
But listen well.
you can't see this guy Ahmad again.
You'll do your shopping
then go home immediately.
or else you'll come back here.
Do you understand?
Iron, copper, batteries.
Hello, sir.
do we know each other?
Didi.
do you know him?
No, I don't.
Yes, Mom.
No, I'm not coming home yet.
Who? Abel?
I told you I wasn't interested in him.
stop trying to fine me husbands.
I have to take out the trash, ma'am.
Take it out, I'll unlock the door for you.
- Mom.
- My dear Fadi, how I've missed you!
- My dear.
- I missed you too, hold on.
- Look at what I bought you.
- A new maid?
- Yes.
- You're always spoiling your mom!
Mahdia, forget about taking out the trash.
Go make a cup of coffee for Mr. Fadi
make it black like you.
Come on in.
I wasn't expecting you so soon, my dear.
- Was there no traffic jam?
- No, the road was pretty clear.
What's the new girl's name?
Kosoma.
Kosoma?
Look at him.
Come here, Kosoma.
Come.
Mahdia, this is Kosoma.
She just arrived from Bangladesh.
Mr. Fadi brought her to help you.
Are you happy?
You're going to have a new friend.
What's wrong?
We'll show her around the house, okay?
I'll call you...
Koko
you'll be called Koko.
It's easier to pronounce.
Listen. Koko
this is the living room.
Mr. Ibrahim stays here all the time
he's very sweet.
Come, Koko.
This is the kitchen, okay?
Perhaps you can teach Mahdia
new dishes from your country.
What do you think, Mahdia?
What is it, my daughter?
It's okay, calm down, Mahdia.
My dear, we're not firing you.
we only brought her
to help you, Mahdia, don't worry.
Mr. Ibrahim needs at least
two maids to take care of him.
What's going on here?
Stop crying, Mahdia.
- She'll think we're monsters who hit you.
- I don't want her fired because of me.
- I'm scared of what will happen.
- Stop crying, Mahdia.
- Mahdia crying is a bad omen.
- What's going on, Madam?
Listen, Mahdia
go and clean Mr. Ibrahim's room.
- Please, Madam! I'm scared.
- God! Come Koko, come on!
- What's going on here?
- Let's unpack your stuff in the bedroom.
Stop! I don't understand what's going on.
What are you doing?
What's going on?
Why won't you open the door?
- Why won't you open the door?
- Don't meddle.
- You don't want this door to open.
- Move!
- Stay back, I won't open it.
- Open it.
- I said, I won't open it.
- Move aside.
- I will not open this door!
- It's the Mister, open the door.
Ma'am, something terrible happened
and I tried to stop it.
He was knocking on the door over and over.
I tried to open it but she stopped me
and wouldn't let me check on him.
She even slapped me, too.
What? Slow down.
Is everything okay, Ibrahim?
I didn't understand a word
what's she talking about?
I don't know.
she's been crying since the morning.
maybe she wants to leave.
What? So soon?
Is this a habit among you people?
- But she slapped me.
- Why did you come if you wanted to leave?
Do you want to go to Bangladesh?
Do you want to go back
to your home in Bangladesh?
Get the dry clothes from the drying rack.
Go on, girl.
- I don't understand what you're saying.
- That's not what I'm saying.
Mahdia.
make some vegetable soup for tonight, okay?
Go on.
Protect my father and my mother...
Lord Jesus.
Protect my father and my mother...
Lord Jesus.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Protect Ahmad.
Mister, stop.
Layla.
Layla.
I fell down, Layla.
I called the doctor to come see Koko.
You have to wake Mr. Fadi up
as soon as the doctor arrives, got it?
I'm counting on you.
I'll never forget you.
Mahdia.
where are you going?
Mahdia!
Mahdia!
Mahdia!
Mahdia!
Ahmad.
you have a guest.
The bed is empty.
I don't think it's broken.
but we have to make sure.
Why did you come here?
I thought a Syrian man
wasn't good enough for you.
I ran away.
What do you mean?
I'll never go back there again.
We can get out of here.
Let's wait until tomorrow morning.
Good morning
are you here to clean the pool?
No.
We answered all three questions correctly.
Wait here.
Room number 9.
- But sir, you told me...
- Number 9, I said.
Thank you.
Congratulations.
Does it hurt?
Sometimes.
Should we go see a doctor?
I have to let my body get rid of the metal.
That's what they said.
Who said that?
One of the doctors in the field hospital
when I arrived in Lebanon.
Help him recover.
Help him recover, Lord Jesus.
and get us to safety.
What are you saying?
I'm praying.
You're supposed to protect me.
but it seems I'll have to protect you.
We'll take care of each other.
Ahmad.
what are we going to do?
I don't know.
I don't want us to leave each other.
Look at this.
You're famous.
"Missing Persons
Runaway Housemaid"
"Aleppo is embroiled
in a war on multiple fronts"
"In addition to the aerial bombardment"
"the eastern neighborhoods
are enduring the devastating effects..."
- Mom.
- "of a prolonged siege"
I came with my girlfriend.
"With the intensity of the raids and the
scarcity of medical and relief supplies"
"civil defense teams
in eastern Aleppo are unable to mobilize"
"Guys, there's a family stuck here
this way"
"This way is closer"
Welcome.
"In the Qadi Askar neighborhood"
- "civil defense intensified its efforts"
- Let's go.
"To extract any survivors
trapped under the rubble"
"It was unclear
who among them was still alive"
"Using phosphorus bombs..."
My mom has been like this
since my dad died.
When I was hit by the projectile.
he helped me get to Lebanon.
This is where we crossed the border.
Syria is behind those mountains.
My dad wanted to stay in Syria.
He was a merchant
before the war broke out.
then, he started collecting iron
from destroyed homes.
He used to sell them at the border.
which helped my mom survive
for a few months.
But one day, they came.
and they took him away.
It's made of nickel and titanium.
Congratulations.
I thought the projectile killed you.
Who is she?
Mahdia.
This is Yasser
he's my childhood friend.
Nice to meet you.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Doctor.
Could you help us out?
We can barely handle the Syrians
and now you bring us a Sri Lankan!
She's from Ethiopia.
It doesn't matter
what's wrong with her?
She hurt her foot.
We can pay.
I mean, a little bit of it.
Okay, come with me
I hope you don't need a surgery.
- Thank you, Doctor.
- You're welcome.
What's wrong?
It's my wound.
It hurts.
What is this?
This is my ticket to freedom.
Does anyone speak English?
Can we film inside?
- No.
- Why?
Are these soldiers?
Yes, soldiers.
I've got to see this.
How much for the interview?
Sit!
Can she tell us her story?
Okay.
Tell them what happened to you.
My name is Mahdia.
I came to this country to work
but it's filled with lunatics.
Her name is Mahdia
and she came to fight oppression.
I abandoned my family.
we were very poor.
I came to a house...
with my employer.
who had Alzheimer's.
he would attack me.
and no one cared.
She was injured in a bombing
in a neighborhood in Aleppo.
I fell in love with a man.
but they prevented me from meeting him.
They took me to the office and scolded me.
I was terrified.
and in Ethiopia.
My family wants
to marry me off to an old man.
I want to go.
I want to leave this place.
Thank you.
Forgive me.
Thank God she's okay.
She has a minor sprain
and can go home.
Hey, buddy.
give me the hammer.
What happened to your hand?
Is it from the chemicals?
Get back to work.
God bless you.
God bless you.
God bless you.
God bless you, don't be late tomorrow.
- Who's the Sri Lankan?
- She's with me.
Did you bring your maid with you?
How lucky some people are!
Such a young rich man!
Here, my dear.
- Is this all of it?
- How much were you expecting?
- Two thousand dollars.
- Two thousand dollars?
Put your maid to work
there are few of them here.
you'll make a fortune.
Bye.
Mahdia.
Why did you allow him to insult me?
Because I don't have time
to argue with him.
You must protect me.
How do you allow him to call me your maid?
Beirut?
Yes, Beirut.
He's the only trusted man with the papers.
He's pricey but trusted.
Call him and tell him that Omar sent you
and he won't refuse to help you.
How much did they pay you?
They're paying between 4000
and 6000 for a kidney.
Depending on the condition and age.
How much for a heart?
Are you okay?
You must come with us.
I sent money to Syria
for my wife to come here.
but the borders are dangerous these days.
Anyway, what am I going
to do there with one leg?
Your wound is healing well.
Everything is okay.
But I'm still in pain, Doctor
and can't sleep at night sometimes.
Are you sure everything is fine?
Don't worry, that's normal.
Can't I get some painkillers at least?
This is the last time I give you any
you got your money, right?
Go on, goodbye.
Are you his friend? Remove your clothes.
Remove your clothes.
Let's take an X-ray first.
- How do you feel?
- Fine.
Was it a phosphorus or chemical attack?
What happened to you?
I've never seen anything like this before.
Your body is filled with iron.
Your heart looks like
it's trapped in your thoracic cage.
Anyone in your situation...
should have died a long time ago.
- Do you have a cough?
- No.
- Nausea?
- No.
Anyway, you can forget about the kidney.
I wouldn't dare perform surgery
on you in the first place.
Can't I donate any other organ?
Nothing, not even a single hair.
Alright.
Thank you, Doctor.
- Can I keep the X-ray?
- Sure.
Mahdia.
I see myself in these kids today.
I see myself as a child like you.
I grew up in a refugee camp.
I also grew up in a refugee camp.
You can see what position I hold today.
And look at the position I have reached.
So, in life, nothing is impossible.
There is nothing impossible in this life.
- First, courage.
- First, be courageous.
- And then, hope.
- Secondly, have hope.
This is what I came to tell you today.
even the worst situations come to an end.
Even the worst stories come to an end.
Thank you.
One, two, three.
"We've come to wish you happy holidays"
"Why don't we have
any holidays or decorations?"
"World, my land is burned down"
"My land's freedom has been stolen"
"My land is small, like me, it's small"
"Give us peace
give us back our childhood"
"Give us childhood"
"Give us back our childhood"
"Give us back our childhood"
"Give us, give us, give us back our peace"
Great!
Omar sent us.
Okay.
The papers cost 1000 dollars.
The ticket price to Turkey is 250 dollars.
third class, of course.
Unless you want a room with a balcony.
That's too much.
Traveling legally requires legal papers.
This is the price of legal papers.
What's the other choice?
You can swim there.
Come back in two days.
and she'll have a Syrian passport.
Who did you bring here?
Ahmad, he's a friend.
Is he your friend or your boyfriend?
I have to help him.
It's the guy she's been dating.
He probably doesn't
have any friends to stay with.
You could have dated
a Lebanese guy at least.
There's a war in his country.
I have to help him.
If the owner sees a man here
he's going to throw us out.
He has to leave.
She keeps pushing her luck.
We cannot allow a stranger to stay here.
She says you can't stay here.
- They're afraid.
- I'll figure something out.
Sleep here tonight.
- and we'll see what we'll do tomorrow.
- No!
Stay here.
There's nowhere else we can go.
We don't have to cause problems.
Come on.
I'll pick you up tomorrow morning.
I told you he's not coming back.
He probably forgot about you.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Ahmad.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Iron, copper, batteries.
Ahmad.
Iron.
Copper.
Batteries.