Eraser (2023) Movie Script
1
- Can you do it?
- Let's go!
Come on, come on!
You're going to fall to the right.
To the right, to the right, to the right.
Left, left, left.
There, there Ha!
Ha! Not there, not there, to the left
Fall, fall, fall left.
Raise your arms
to the same level.
Move a little.
Relax.
Repeat the same action
in a different direction.
Move your joints.
Inhale then exhale.
- Peace be upon you!
- And unto you peace!
- Thank you.
- Okay, Mad, you're welcome.
This is the moment
All other erasers have lost,
including mine.
And this is Azman's final battle.
- Too easy!
- He will retire after this challenge.
And if he manages to win
this final battle,
he would be the village champion
four years in a row.
So, ready?
- Ready?
- Ready.
- One
- Two!
Three!
One more time.
Yeah!
Okay.
Hello, my love.
Morning.
What are you looking at?
Samy is already 60 years old.
Your birthday is in five months, right?
Five months, 12 days, my 48th birthday.
But please, don't buy me
any toasters, or irons, no need.
Other things are not functional.
That's not the point.
What I want, is your "masterpiece".
Once you start speaking like this,
I know you are serious.
Of course!
Oh, a little bit harder.
Yes, this below here, okay?
Right there. Ooh, that's good.
- It's good?
- Good
Oh, you're tickling me? Tickling me?
Dad, Mom, that's enough.
Oh, hungry, hungry, hungry, oh
- Let's eat!
- There's chicken!
Ari, prayer first!
Quickly!
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful
Say it louder!
When you sing,
the whole village can hear you.
When you say prayers, it's all mumbly.
Louder.
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful.
O, Allah, bless the food
you have provided us
and save us from the punishment
of the fire in the name of Allah. Amen.
- Amen.
- Amen!
- Yay, let's eat!
- Wash your hands first!!
Here, wash your hands.
Big brother.
What?
Got a ten, a ten.
Why?
Ten ringgit, lah.
You have it?
I know you mean ten ringgit.
What are you going to do with it?
Um...
School things, I forgot to ask Dad.
That's why I'm asking you,
to get school things. You have it?
Thank you, my brother. You're
the best brother in the whole world. Bye!
Eh, Mad!
What's up?
Thank you for the tombstone.
It's nothing.
It's going to rain,
I'll take my leave okay?
- Peace be upon you!
- And unto you peace!
- Oh no, it's raining already.
- This rain.
Let's go, Dad.
Dad, what happened to Uncle Salim's kid?
A virus attack.
So sad, right? Died so young. There
are a lot of things going around nowadays.
You are right.
Raining so heavily tonight.
Are you hungry, Man?
Yes, I am.
Let's stop at the coffee stall
and buy burgers.
That sounds good!
- Special beef burger.
- With additional
Stop!
- Help my mum! Please!
- Hurry, hurry.
- Take a look. What's wrong?
- Help my mum, please!
Quickly, quickly, quickly! Bring her,
bring her in! Let's go, it's raining!
Inside, inside.
Bring her in, Man. Get in, get in, get in!
Get in, Dad!
- Dad, you need this?
- No, it's okay.
You want to go to the hospital?
No need, no need.
Where are you two from?
How did you get here?
Are you lost?
If you're lost,
I can take you to the police station.
No, it's okay.
So sorry for inconveniencing you
so late at night.
It's fine, ma'am, it's all right.
Please eat.
May we know your name
and your daughter's name?
I'm Ah Yoke, this is my daughter, Xiao Li.
I'm Khatijah, this is my husband, Ahmad.
These are my sons, Azman and Ari.
Ma'am?
We can take you to the police station.
No, it's okay.
- We're fine.
- Okay, okay, don't worry.
Let's calm down, okay?
It's already late.
You both must be tired.
We wait until tomorrow, okay?
But for tonight,
just stay here in our home.
Besides,
there are no hotels in this village.
Go and prepare the room.
Is it okay, darling?
It's fine.
Come, please eat more. Have a drink.
Please don't be shy.
Don't worry about anything,
just have a rest. Okay?
Make yourself at home. Goodnight.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, Xiao Li
Happy birthday to you
Thank you, Uncle.
Good morning, Mum.
Good morning.
It's early.
Did you get a good night's sleep?
Mm.
Mum, don't worry. We'll be fine.
I'm always next to you.
Please eat.
Hang on.
Xiao Li.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Azman is always helping Uncle.
To break stones, whenever he can.
To make tombstones.
That's what Uncle does.
He makes tombstones for this village.
And also the next village.
Oh, so you don't feel
Spooked?
We are used to it.
When talking about tombstones,
everybody thinks it's spooky,
but there's nothing spooky about it.
Tombstones are just a sign, a piece
of memory for those who are still alive.
We will all
have our own tombstones, right?
Because life is temporary.
We can be called to the afterlife
at any time.
Mom, not a great conversation
for the morning.
- Mom, is there food?
- It's there.
Rice is in the back, get it yourself.
Where is it, Mom?
Hey, check the pot.
I don't have to teach you that.
- Oh, here. Okay.
- Please eat.
- I'm leaving for school, Dad.
- Yes.
Man, Man! You left this!
Oh, I forgot!
Thank you.
- Thank you. Thank you, Mom!
- You're welcome.
- Mom, I'm leaving!
- Okay, bye!
Ahmad is waiting in the car.
I'm going out for a while,
I'll be back soon.
Don't be too friendly with strangers.
Let's go the Muna's house. Let's!
Hi, Azman.
- Eh, sit on the chair.
- Hey! I do what I like.
- Hey, bro!
- Ha?
- So?
- What so?
- Hmm
- What's this?
My brother-in-law is a printer.
You're entering, right?
MY BELOVED COUNTRY
NATIONAL LEVEL ART COMPETITION
If you win, you might
get to go to the UK or US.
Don't forget me, okay?
Okay, as usual.
- What?
- I've already forgotten!
Why you...
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
You sell IDD cards here?
Where are you making the call to?
Australia.
Yes, I do, hang on.
- Here it is.
- How much is it?
Sixty-three ringgit.
Thank you.
Sir, this word
should be written like this.
I also need a new sim card.
Oh.
Hello.
Sis, Ah Yoke here.
Ah Yoke, how's everything?
I'm worried about you both.
Don't worry,
we have escaped from home.
So when are you planning to come over?
Just give me some time
to gather money and we'll come over.
How is Xiao Li? Is she okay?
She's fine.
Okay, take care of yourselves.
And let me know if you need anything.
- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.
Who gave you these books?
They belong to Auntie Katy.
Ma'am?
Call me Ah Yoke.
Ah Yoke. Please have a seat.
Ma'am, is there any place here
I can rent for two or three months?
Place to rent around here?
Listen, why don't
I talk it over with my husband?
- But
- Don't worry.
I'll discuss it with him.
Don't worry, Ah Yoke.
We're here. Okay?
And another thing,
just call me Tijah or Katy.
You like drawing?
If I were to die first
Please don't be in a hurry
In replacing me, give it a little time
Mum!
- Let's dance?
- No, I don't want to!
- Don't know. I don't know how.
- It's easy.
Just move.
Without me by your side
Find someone new
I understand if you need to leave
Like this?
No need for it to be so straight,
a little crooked is okay.
Like this,
and then we'll put up all the decorations.
Okay.
Mum, hi.
Good morning.
I was the one
who told Xiao Li to not wake you
so you can rest a bit longer.
Please, have a seat.
Come, let's drink Katy's special coffee.
So special.
Katy, about the house for rent
Ah, about the house?
It's like this. We
What's that?
Hang on, okay?
A moment, okay?
Peace be upon you, Samad.
And unto you peace!
What are you looking for? That
chicken coop has been empty for ages.
Mad, have you seen my chickens?
I've lost seven of them.
Seven chickens! That's a lot!
How did you lose them?
All nine chickens
have red ribbons around their legs.
Why is it nine now?
You just said seven!
What's seven?
Your chickens.
You said you lost seven of them.
What are you doing?
Just remember,
if you find my chickens
with blue ribbons around their legs,
tell me, okay?
Now it's blue.
You said it was red.
- Which one is it?
- That's right!
It's okay, it's okay. You go home first.
If I see your chickens,
I will keep them for you.
You go home, and get your sister
to write down blue or red.
Okay, great! Thank you, Haris.
Now it's Haris.
This boy.
- Samad, Samad.
- He gets up to so many things, that Samad.
Nothing sensible!
All right.
Where were we?
About the house
I think, you and Xiao Li
can just stay at our house, okay?
Huh?
Darling, no.
Ah Yoke, come with me.
- Let's go?
- What?
I will take them.
Come in!
What do you think?
My sister used to stay here,
but she moved to Kuala Lumpur.
How much is the rent?
No need, stay for free.
You can save money, yes?
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
We will clean it up together, okay?
Oh, thank you.
Ah Yoke, do you have any siblings?
- I have one sister.
- Oh, a sister
Where is your sister?
In Australia.
Xiao Li and Azman are the same age, right?
She must be popular in school?
With lots of friends?
This year is SPM year, right?
SPM is important, you can't miss it.
Mummy, Auntie Katy is right,
I want to go to school again.
Tell me what's going on.
Ha?
I'm not foolish, I'm your mother.
I know you inside out.
Why didn't you tell me
you wanted to go to school,
instead of using a stranger's words
to convey the message?
Now you've put me in a difficult position.
I have to just agree.
Mum, I can't just wait around
doing nothing.
Besides, I love studying,
and SPM is around the corner.
Please, Mum.
Fine.
But just remember,
we are staying here only temporarily.
Don't be too nave and get too chummy
with the people around here.
MALYSIA PASSPORT COVER
MUM, I'M GOING TO THE MARKET WITH AUNTY K- Good morning.
- Morning.
Xiao Li followed Katy
to the weekend market.
I'm aware.
I wanted to ask
about the stationery shop owner.
Oh, Tauke Tan? Why?
What is he like?
Oh, no, I saw him
put up a notice looking for staff.
Oh, I see.
Later when I pick up Katy from the market,
I will go and see him at the shop.
He's an old friend.
Another thing I wanted to ask,
if there are any
jewelry stores around here or
We'll talk upstairs, okay?
Let's go.
Stand straight.
Okay.
Sorry.
Okay.
Your hands!
Don't get ticklish, okay?
Now turn, turn, turn.
This girl
Didn't wait for me!
You wait, you wait!
You took your time!
Did you bring money?
Money? It's Ari,
of course I brought money!
Sit, sit.
Quickly.
Boss, I'll take my leave now.
All right.
Xiao Li, do you like this bag?
Uh, no.
Boss, I will buy this bag right here.
Oh!
Sure, the red bag it is.
We'll take this.
Nah.
All right everyone,
this is Tam Xiao Li, your new classmate.
Welcome, Xiao Li!
Xiao Li,
take the empty seat next to Azman.
Hi!
I'm Ben. How are you?
Your mother is Muna, sister Meena,
brother-in-law Prem and your father, Samy.
How do you know?
I know Auntie Muna.
- Ben!
- Yes, Teacher.
Sorry, Teacher.
- Let's eat, I'm hungry.
- Let's go.
Eh, this is the new girl, right?
She's pretty.
Hi, you. Let's go eat together?
- Why are you laughing?
- She looked at you.
She's all alone.
Eat.
You're not eating?
No. I'll eat later.
Look, look, look.
Azman?
- Dating!
- Dating the new girl!
Dating the pretty new girl.
- Congratulations.
- Enough.
Hey, you guys, check it out.
The new girl thinks
she can take Azman away from me?
Doesn't she know who we are?
The problem is, it's her first day,
and already she's flirting with Azman.
It's annoying to watch.
Right? It's okay, we will bide our time.
She will get her due.
Stretch.
Exhale.
Inhale again.
Okay! Class dismissed for the day.
Thank you, Master!
Bye-bye.
All right.
Katy, what were you doing last night?
Were you trying for a third child?
Mind your own business.
Our friend is sensitive today.
That's right!
Hey, don't forget, okay?
You promised yesterday
to help me prepare for Samy's birthday.
Of course! For Samy,
I'm ready to come at dawn!
Xiao Li, Xiao Li,
why didn't you wait for me?
Why wait?
Are you scared of being seen?
Why be scared?
You can take your bicycle,
and go back. I know the way home.
Not gentlemanly for a guy to ride a bike,
and the girl to go on foot.
Come with me to a place?
Over there.
Cute!
Hello!
I wonder where the cat is.
Wong, what are you looking at for so long?
Don't disturb me.
Wong.
- Mm, Mad.
- Eh, Mad.
You're a bit early for tea.
Eh, no
Can you take a look at these,
how much can I get for them?
Hey, Mad, do you need money?
You have problems at home?
No.
I'm just helping a friend.
- Oh, a friend.
- What are you doing here?
Oh, I am pawning a watch
to buy a new bracelet for Muna.
I want show her that I love her.
Wow! How amazing is our friend?
Quiet, he has another one stashed away.
A Chinese, at that.
What's wrong with you.
I just said, I'm helping a friend.
Understood. "Friend", right?
A friend for now, a wife eventually.
You guys can have four wives, right?
With four wives, all under one roof,
you can grind daily.
A hah, a hah, a hah!
Good to be Muslim, right?
What's wrong with you?
If you don't know anything about Islam,
don't just make assumptions.
Not all Muslims are like that.
It's nothing, he doesn't understand.
Ahmad, let's go for a drink?
Let's.
Hey, don't have a fit.
Don't be like that. I want to come!
Woi!
Drink this.
It will cool you down.
I'm okay, Samy.
I just want to help a friend.
But that Wong
Mad, my cousin
has a jewelry store in town.
He can give you a better price.
You don't have to deal with Wong.
I'm okay with that.
Ah, how do I do it?
Just give me all the jewelry,
I will handle it.
Yes, please.
- Thank you, Samy.
- Drink up.
Hi, see what I brought?
Desserts, fruits, they're all here.
That's for Mad.
It's okay, we can eat them together.
There's so much,
it's more than enough to share.
800 ringgit.
800 ringgit minus 50 ringgit.
Fifty ringgit.
AH YOKE'S SALARY
What's so special about this eraser?
Lucky charm?
Look at this. The Malaysian flag.
And?
And
To hold the whole country
in a grip like this,
to feel love for the nation
while desiring to defend it
And?
And
Okay, imagine, an eraser,
the more you use it,
the more worn out it becomes,
and it will eventually break.
Just like race relations
This is what divides us.
Wow, that is corny, Azman.
You should applaud. Show your support!
Azman,
you are definitely a future politician.
Xiao Li.
Auntie.
See you tomorrow.
Open it!
Lost again, you have no luck!
So friend, what about your debt?
Eh, you have borrowed a lot from me.
Can you relax? I'll pay later.
I want 50 more. Let's play.
Kee, I'll pay you when I win, okay?
Open, open, open.
This time, I will surely win.
You wait.
Hi!
- Eh, Xiao Li.
- Hi!
- Bye, Xiao Li.
- Bye, Xiao Li.
Bye!
Let's go.
Todd Romano was so right.
There's no greater beauty
than what we can find in nature.
Who? Tomato?
Not tomato!
Look, fish!
- Where?
- Look, fish!
- Do you see? There are two!
- Where?
They're dating.
- See them?
- Where?
Here!
Dating!
Is this okay?
Ah, yes!
Let's go over there?
- Uncle Tan.
- Eh, Xiao Li!
- Looking for your mum?
- No.
I'm looking for something.
What is it?
It's okay, I will look for it myself.
- Okay, go ahead.
- Okay, thank you.
Look slowly.
What do you want to buy?
Hello, Auntie!
- Uncle Tan.
- Azman!
Uncle Tan, is the CD here?
Yes, already here
Second chapter.
Hmm, thank you.
How good are you now?
Passable
- How much?
- Ah, 23.
Thank you!
Thank you.
Uncle.
Boss, put it on my bill.
It's fine, Mum. I want to buy it myself.
- Here!
- Thank you.
Bye, Uncle Tan.
- Bye, Mum.
- Bye.
Azman is actually a good boy.
Don't worry, they're just friends.
They'd better be.
I know it can be difficult sometimes.
In this country, things can turn
upside down when you
marry a Muslim and get converted,
there's no turning back.
Azman!
Are you working
on the art competition project?
Let me see.
I can contribute ideas.
It's okay.
How's the Village Head?
Dad is doing fine. Why the sudden
Had fun watching other people get wet?
Watch them cry?
What are you saying?
I don't understand.
Where there's a heart, there's a feeling.
Where there is feeling, there was doing.
Set!!
What's up? Come here!
What did Azman say?
Nothing.
Now she's in a bad mood. Let her be.
- Let's continue.
- Too much.
Your move!
Okay all, get ready.
Put all the unnecessary items
away in your bags or drawers.
Okay, everybody. Start answering now.
Azman! Xiao Li!
What's going on? What's this?
What is this? Don't get upset!
So funny.
Ahem
Hot tea.
Thank you.
Why don't you ask Auntie Katy
to give you a massage?
Hey, don't. We'll get in trouble
if they know about this.
JUST RELAX!
Let's sit out front?
This eraser is yours now.
- You sure?
- Sure.
- Sure?
- Sure.
Look at it, like you look at me.
Wherever you are,
whenever,
I will always be around.
Wow, that rhymes.
Thank you.
Azman!
A bit higher, yes.
Amee, Meena, look here!
Muna!
Hi, Mad, Katy.
Come, come, come.
How are the preparations for tomorrow?
They're getting ready now.
Hey, Mad.
This is the money
for your friend's jewelry.
Praise be to God. Thank you, Samy.
- Keep it safe, don't let it fall out.
- Yes, yes.
Mad, after all this is done,
don't go back yet.
I want to discuss something with you.
Of course. Hang on, I've got a call.
Okay, okay.
- Aik, the chicken is here?
- Yes, all slaughtered.
Good, good, slaughtered already, yeah?
What are you doing, Man?
Peeling potatoes.
Ooh, potatoes, right, right.
Why are you crying?
Look at the amount of onions she has cut!
Oh, onion cutting does that.
She's washing out her eyes!
Eh, I'm good at cutting, you know?
Yes, yes, Teacher.
Thank you.
- Careful.
- Careful, Samy.
- Can you do it?
- Of course, Mad. Can you cut?
Eh, of course! I help Katy out
in the kitchen everyday, right?
That's right.
- Really?
- Yes.
I also help Muna.
Really? Really Muna?
- Yes, really.
- Careful, it's sharp.
Seven chickens, red ribbon.
Seven chickens, red ribbon.
Woi Mohan!
So you're the one
who kidnapped my chickens!
Mohan? Kidnapped your chickens?
What's going on with you?
For weeks,
I've been searching the whole village!
When they were at your house all along!
What's this? You even slaughtered them!
Hey, I didn't kidnap your chickens.
These are all mine!
Yes, Samad, all the chickens are Samy's.
I was the one who helped slaughter them.
How can you say they're yours?
My chickens have red ribbons
around their legs.
This! I found them in your garbage bin!
Okay, okay, okay. Calm down, calm down.
Hey, Samad, don't throw a fit.
Let me explain. Like this
Hey, hey, hey, Samad! Samad!
Eh, eh, don't!
See how fat they are now?
Of course, when you feed them
five times a day.
You're also coming here and eating.
- Who, me?
- Yes.
Five times a day is just fine. Just in
time to cook them for my birthday party.
What's that in the backyard?
Whose chicken are these?
- This is not our chicken.
- Yes, there's a ribbon tied to it's leg.
There are so many of them.
- I don't know.
- Where could it have come from?
It's already here.
Why are there so many of them?
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
- There are seven of them.
- Yes!
Never mind,
we'll keep them safe in a cage
and wait for their owner
to claim them back.
Good idea.
See these poor things they even have
ribbons entangled in their feet.
I'll just have them removed.
What's wrong with you?
You. When are you paying me back?
- I will pay.
- When will you pay?
I will pay you soon. Be patient.
What do you mean, patient?
Hey, Ari,
listen here, I'll give you a week.
If you don't pay, you'll get it.
Get it!
Ari, what happened?
- Don't get involved!
- Why are you fighting?
It's late, just do it tomorrow.
- Darling
- Yes, love.
Remind me tomorrow morning
to give Ah Yoke her money.
Okay.
- You want tea?
- Yes!
- Dad.
- Hmm.
Teacher Lisa called me earlier.
- Mom?
- She doesn't know.
- Auntie Ah Yoke?
- Doesn't know yet.
- Can we
- Not tell Auntie Ah Yoke?
- Man and Xiao Li
- Weren't cheating?
I heard Ari
Fought with Ah Hok.
About what?
I don't know yet.
I will ask later.
Okay.
Peace be upon you.
And unto you peace, Dad.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Where are you going?
Today is Uncle Samy's birthday
and Auntie Katy gave me this dress.
And then?
And then, I have to get changed
and attend the party with Uncle and Azman.
Have you forgotten my words?
Don't get too close to the people here.
But, Mum
No buts. Didn't you say you love studying?
And SPM is around the corner.
Just stay here and do your revisions.
Don't go anywhere.
I'm going to work now.
I seek forgiveness from Allah,
the mighty and most Great!
Allah!
Darling, you ready?
It's thinner.
Good morning, Boss.
Ah Yoke! Sorry, I forgot to tell you
we are closed today.
As everyone is attending
Samy's birthday party.
Since you're here, let's go together!
I don't think so. I'm not invited.
Stop the fuss, let's go together.
Come with me. Let's go together.
Come on.
Man, let's go, we're already late.
- Hi, Uncle.
- Xiao Li.
Man, put your shoes on.
Let's go!
Hey, enough, enough, enough.
Enough. No need, no need.
Or it will stick to the bottom,
you have to stir it properly.
- Want a taste?
- I want!
Okay, a taste.
Careful, it's hot.
- It's good!
- Good?
Praise be to God.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
- Samy!
- Hey, Ahmad!
- Happy birthday!
- Thank you! Thank you!
- Happy birthday, Uncle Samy!
- Thank you, thank you. Come, come, come.
Mum.
Xiao Li.
So pretty!
Like me when I was young.
Thank you, Auntie.
Thank you, please sit, please sit.
- Samy!
- Eh, Ah Tan! Come, come, come.
Happy birthday!
Thank you, Ah Tan!
Come, come, come!
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you, Xiao Li
Happy birthday to you
Thank you, Uncle.
So what do you want
as a birthday present from me?
What are you doing?
Just celebrating her birthday.
This is not the first time
that you are laying your hands on her.
Xiao Li, let's go.
I want a divorce, now!
Mum?
Divorce.
You think it's so easy?
Mama!
Mama, we have to leave now!
Eh, what's wrong?
Stand aside.
- Is it painful?
- No, it doesn't hurt.
It's not painful?
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you, Samy
Happy birthday to you
Yay!
Whose birthday is it?
And who is getting the present?
Ahmad.
Have you sold my jewelry?
Your jewelry
Yes, it's sold.
We'll get the money on Monday, okay?
Monday, right?
Yes, Monday, okay?
Sit down!
Didn't I tell you not to go out?
Come on Mum. It's just a birthday party.
All my friends were there too.
And I had fun. What's wrong with that?
You were there too.
See, what have become of you?
In just two months,
you've already ignored what I said.
Also, you're Chinese,
why are you wearing this?
Let me tell you,
they're all bad people
and we can't trust them at all.
What are you talking about?
They're always helping us
when we needed help the most!
Have you lost your mind?
I have to leave.
They are all wicked people.
They want me dead.
I must leave this place.
I'm not leaving. I love this place!
Leave as you like! I'm staying!
You're making me lose my mind,
you want me dead.
Why do you all want to push me
to my limit? You want me dead?
Mum, stop it!
Xiao Li!
Are you okay?
There's an old saying,
a scolding, is a sign of love.
You're not the one getting scolded.
Don't let it get to you,
you're less cute when you're upset.
If you want to unload, use me.
Hit me here.
Hit me anywhere.
I'm feeling down
and you are making jokes.
Don't be angry at your mum.
I will buy you a box of erasers.
Plenty of erasers in there.
It's not the same.
I want that particular eraser.
Actually, I'm not mad at Mum
just because of the eraser.
Then, why?
It's nothing.
I want to help you
with your art project, okay?
Xiao Li?
Whatever happens,
don't worry.
I'm always here.
Good morning, Uncle Ahmad.
Good morning, Xiao Li.
Ha, Man, we're done,
you can go and bathe now.
Okay, Dad. I'm going up.
Hang on, Man! Did you ask your brother
why he fought the other day?
Not yet.
You know Ari, he's running everywhere.
I haven't had the time.
You ask him later.
You know how it is,
if I was the one asking him.
Okay, Dad. I will ask him later.
I'll go up first, okay? Peace be upon you.
And unto you peace.
Let's go up?
Hey, Ah Yoke? It's Sunday.
Why are you here on your off day?
I just felt like working,
I hope you don't mind.
Don't worry,
you don't have to pay me extra.
No, it doesn't matter.
Five cm, five cm is enough.
Darling, is this right?
The money belongs to someone else.
Lost in our home.
We have to replace it.
God willing, our fortunes
will multiply after this, okay?
Whose money went missing, Mom?
Your money went missing?
Enough! Go and do your school work!
Enough, enough, go, go, go.
Bye, bye, bye, it's nothing!
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful.
Oh, my God, Azman, so cute!
He loved the color green
when he was younger.
Yeah, it's true.
So macho, right?
A little bit more to go.
Help me finish it up, okay?
Okay.
Hey.
Go home and see your Mum.
I don't want to.
I don't want to get scolded anymore.
Visible from afar.
Anger etched in the eyes.
But, love is still in your heart, right?
Go. It's okay. Go.
Mum.
Nah.
They have indeed helped us very much.
But that doesn't mean I agree with you.
I don't want you to be too close to them.
Especially Azman.
At least tell me the reason.
Because we're only living here
temporarily, I'm afraid.
I'm afraid that when we leave
you'll be sad and heartbroken.
Also, they are different from us.
But Mum, promise me one thing,
please don't lose your temper again.
It scares me.
I'm sorry, sorry.
Good game just now, Ben.
Let's play again tomorrow.
Sure.
Azman, you know, right.
Your brother got threatened by Ah Hok.
One day they're fighting,
the next day, they're best friends.
Wow.
Are you okay?
Eh, Ari! Ari, Ari.
Come here.
Now you tell me!
Tell you what?
You're the one
who stole Dad's money from their room!
I was the one to steal what money?
Where did you get the money
to buy this expensive phone?
Let me go. Let go!
The debt that Ah Hok
was yelling about the other day,
you paid it
using that stolen money, right?
I see that you are now
back to being friends with him?
Confess now.
Confess!
- Man!
- Confess!
Let your brother go!
Hey, hey, enough!
Let go!
Everybody sit.
Your father and I already know.
Ari was the one who took the money.
In this house, we are only four.
We know both of you well.
We were just waiting
for the right time to to ask.
Sayang.
Sit, darling.
- Allah
- Are you okay?
The problem is right now,
that's your Auntie Ah Yoke's money,
whatever it is, we have to replace it.
And Ari
So it's true.
- Ah Yoke
- You people stole my money!
Do you know
that money is my only and final hope?
How can you be so heartless
and take it away from me?
You've pushed me to the edge!!
Xiao Li, let's go.
Ah Yoke, wait! I have your money!
Darling.
- Sweetheart.
- Mom, Mom!
Darling.
Man, Ari!
Dad!
How's Mom, Dad?
- Let's go home.
- Dad!
Let's go home first.
I will tell you at home.
Ari, let's go home.
Ah Yoke.
This is your money.
It's all there.
Katy has cancer, ovarian.
Stage four.
Your Mom did not tell you or anybody else.
She wanted it that way.
I have to respect that.
She refuses to have
anyone feeling sad for her.
She doesn't want to worry anyone.
Since when?
It's been a year.
When we found out,
it was already too late.
You've tried all the doctors?
We have.
The last was a specialist.
They told us
Auntie Katy only has six months to live.
This is already the fourth month.
Dad, this is my fault.
All my fault.
Auntie, Dad, forgive me.
Forgive me, Dad.
I regret my actions.
Ari, don't be like this, okay?
Mom doesn't like it.
You have to be strong.
I regret it all, Dad.
Don't be like this.
I have to go to the hospital
to keep Mom company.
Okay, Dad.
What?
Man, Ari! Mom is home!
Mom!
Honey.
Auntie Katy!
It's okay, it's okay.
Ah Yoke, thank you
for taking care of our kids.
Thank you, Ah Yoke.
Mom, Mom, you forgive me, right, Mom?
Allah, it's not macho for my son to cry.
It's okay.
Allah, why is everyone being like this?
Don't
This is all God's will.
I accept it.
Don't make my last days gloomy.
I'm so grateful.
My life is complete.
I have a loving husband.
Handsome sons.
And everything is complete.
We have enough to eat.
We don't live in luxury,
but we never want for anything.
We have to accept
that I
don't have much time
for all of you.
So we have to spend our time together.
In the best manner.
Can we?
Azman and Xiao Li,
if you want to start dating,
you have to wait until after SPM, okay?
Mom, is this the moment?
Ah Yoke. You have to help me.
Make sure these two
score lots of As for SPM!
Don't keep running off to the lake.
I will buy a cane tomorrow.
Good!
Ari, that phone
is your birthday present for this year.
Whoa, really, Mom?
Yeah!
And also for the next five years.
Mom!
Enough, enough. Let's eat
- Ari, say the prayer.
- The prayer.
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful.
Oh, Allah, bless the food
you have provided us
and save us from the punishment
of the fire in the name of Allah. Amen.
Amen.
Chicken!
- This one.
- Yes!
This one, also!
One more.
Hey!
Go back. He's not free.
Quick.
- So naughty.
- What are you saying?
Which one?
Remember at recess?
Next to our table,
the two guys eating?
I was watching one of them.
He's so handsome.
- Oh, that one
- Remember?
The good looking diner.
- He really is handsome!
- I know, I know.
- You're talking nonsense.
- I didn't see any.
Azman is the only handsome one here.
It's always Azman.
Oi, what are you looking for?
This? Take it yourself
Missed!
Where are you going?
Tripped!
Let's go.
Serves you right!
So funny.
Wei, it's there, it's there!
It's just there.
Can you do it?
Ha! Come! Come!
Fall, fall!
To the right, to the right.
Left, left! It's right there.
Not there, to the left!
It's not there!
Over there!
Fall!
Serves you right!
To the right, to the right.
To your right!
Are you blind? To the right!
Fall! Fall! Fall!
To the right, to the right.
Not there! Not there!
To the left! Move left, left.
What's going on?
You three, come with me
to the police station, now.
Azman!
Azman!
Azman!
What's wrong with you?
Risking your life like that?
I'm sorry.
Darling.
Do you remember this song?
At my friend's wedding, right?
You came with your friend?
And then?
- And then?
- It rained!
The bride and groom were so wet.
You went on stage
and then you sang this song.
I sang terribly.
No, you were good.
Darling.
I feel like
I might not be able to celebrate
my birthday with you this year.
Why won't you be able to?
If we want to celebrate,
we can celebrate anytime.
When I'm gone,
I worry about Azman and Ari.
You don't need to worry.
I'm around.
What I want
is your "masterpiece".
KHATIJAH BINTI IBRAHIM
REST IN PEACE
Thank you
for all the funeral arrangements.
You're welcome.
- Peace be upon you.
- And unto you peace.
My son,
he looks so strong,
but I understand how you feel.
We have to accept.
We have to face
what we cannot avoid.
I want you to
finish that art project.
I know.
Everybody knows
that competition is important to you.
Learn Mandarin.
Noun. Country.
Build a sentence.
Malaysia is our country.
Build a sentence.
Malaysia is our country.
Out, now.
Out.
Sit.
We all bore witness.
You promised your Mom
you would complete the art project, right?
Mum promised Auntie Katy.
Azman.
How long are you going to be like this?
Big brother.
You love Mom, right?
If you love Mom,
you have to do what you promised her.
I know all that.
But my heart
Man
Mom wanted you to complete it,
not just to win.
Art is vital to the soul
And the heart can heal through art.
You have to do what you promised.
Do you know why
Mom wanted you to complete the project?
- I know.
- Why?
She wanted me to win.
Make her proud.
You don't get it, Man.
That's not the reason.
She knows what you are like.
She knows that if you were to complete it,
you will know what responsibility is.
The responsibility
to carry out a commitment.
The responsibility
towards the people who love you.
Towards what you stand for.
Winning or losing
is not the point of the competition.
Understand?
I understand.
Big brother
- Hi.
- Yes, Ben.
We can refer to these books.
Okay, what's the plan now?
This is the plan.
- What's the plan.
- Look at this.
This is the latest drawing.
The latest!
What do we put here?
Eh, Azman! Look.
We took a photo.
That! Nice?
This temple photo, I took it.
Hey, it was me.
No, no, I took it.
It's nice.
- Good job, good job.
- Nice right?
Chico.
Jojo!
Chico.
Jojo!
Chico? Jojo?
You gave them names?
You haven't been here in a while.
Forgotten them already?
Where's the dog?
Blackie? She's been adopted.
She now helps take care of a farm.
Blackie? You gave her a name also?
Thank you.
Really, thank you.
Ari, go to bed.
Just a little bit more.
Hang on, hang on.
Ari.
- Don't sleep too late.
- Okay.
- Xiao Li.
- Hmm?
If I really win this,
and given the chance,
given a scholarship,
and have to leave this place
Leaving you?
You need to do what you need to do.
No need for me to translate, right?
You know what I mean.
Azman.
I understand why Mum
did not want for us to be close.
Not because she didn't like you.
She wanted me
to focus on the things
that would help me to have a better life.
Better than the one she had.
You think
your Mum will change her mind
and maybe stay here?
I don't know. Maybe not.
Auntie May is our only family member.
So I feel
Mum will still stick to her plan
of leaving for Australia.
I hope
you won't forget this place.
And forget me.
I promise I won't.
You promise, too.
I will always remember your promise.
MY BELOVED COUNTRY
NATIONAL LEVEL ART COMPETITION
This is the product my student
Hello, my name is Manesh Raj.
This is the twin towers of KLCC.
Okay, this,
I made from pipes that I have cut.
The next participant
Azman Bin Ahmad.
Mohamad Azman Bin Ahmad.
This is a village landscape
by the roadside.
Please state
what is special about your entry.
Okay, Azman, why didn't you
just use the idea of urban Malaysia?
And show that we are a developed country,
modern?
I agree with her.
Landscape concepts like Putrajaya,
KLIA or KL city center is possible, right?
It'll be cute to have KL Tower, KLCC
Teachers,
if you have so many ideas,
participate in the competition next year.
Please.
Art is vital for the heart.
And my heart is right in front of me.
From the moment I opened my eyes,
this is the place
where I learned about the world,
the meaning of family and religion,
who is a friend, and who is not.
The meaning of responsibility.
How to interpret the feelings
of anger and sadness.
Love and longing,
respect and the love that is borne.
Love and respect go together so well.
Helping each other.
Everything may last
or may leave, just like that.
Everything is in God's hands
and we have to be accepting.
This place reflects my perspectives
about the meaning of life and humanity.
Every aspect of life
that I have experienced and felt,
guiding me to right this moment,
I gained it all from the village.
And it will continue
to guide me in the future.
I'm sure all this is the core to my heart.
And it all began
with one woman who lived here.
Who always saw beauty and goodness
in every person and situation.
And also with the presence of two
other women in Kampung Jalan Tengah.
Water is complete
according to its container.
We are complete
according to what we can do together.
Unity and love,
without racial complications.
Even though it's simple,
with no complicated or complex elements,
it is my vision for this beloved homeland.
Peace be upon you.
Like an eraser, the more you use it,
the more worn out it becomes.
Like the relationship between races,
that is what is dividing us.
MY BELOVED FAMILY
All right.
Cut!
- Want to serve
- Want to serve,
very sorry, we only have biscuits.
- Good, eh?
- Good, ah!
Oh, you dare tickle me? Tickle me?
We take five.
Kak Adibah.
Where's the slate, where's the slate?
All right.
Release the air from your body smoothly.
All right.
Clap so softly.
- Darling, you want tea?
- I want!
I will make it.
- Thank you!
- You're welcome!
Loving each other, love is remembered
REST WELL, SISTER
ADIBAH NOOR MOHAMMAD OMAR
REST IN PIECE
- Can you do it?
- Let's go!
Come on, come on!
You're going to fall to the right.
To the right, to the right, to the right.
Left, left, left.
There, there Ha!
Ha! Not there, not there, to the left
Fall, fall, fall left.
Raise your arms
to the same level.
Move a little.
Relax.
Repeat the same action
in a different direction.
Move your joints.
Inhale then exhale.
- Peace be upon you!
- And unto you peace!
- Thank you.
- Okay, Mad, you're welcome.
This is the moment
All other erasers have lost,
including mine.
And this is Azman's final battle.
- Too easy!
- He will retire after this challenge.
And if he manages to win
this final battle,
he would be the village champion
four years in a row.
So, ready?
- Ready?
- Ready.
- One
- Two!
Three!
One more time.
Yeah!
Okay.
Hello, my love.
Morning.
What are you looking at?
Samy is already 60 years old.
Your birthday is in five months, right?
Five months, 12 days, my 48th birthday.
But please, don't buy me
any toasters, or irons, no need.
Other things are not functional.
That's not the point.
What I want, is your "masterpiece".
Once you start speaking like this,
I know you are serious.
Of course!
Oh, a little bit harder.
Yes, this below here, okay?
Right there. Ooh, that's good.
- It's good?
- Good
Oh, you're tickling me? Tickling me?
Dad, Mom, that's enough.
Oh, hungry, hungry, hungry, oh
- Let's eat!
- There's chicken!
Ari, prayer first!
Quickly!
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful
Say it louder!
When you sing,
the whole village can hear you.
When you say prayers, it's all mumbly.
Louder.
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful.
O, Allah, bless the food
you have provided us
and save us from the punishment
of the fire in the name of Allah. Amen.
- Amen.
- Amen!
- Yay, let's eat!
- Wash your hands first!!
Here, wash your hands.
Big brother.
What?
Got a ten, a ten.
Why?
Ten ringgit, lah.
You have it?
I know you mean ten ringgit.
What are you going to do with it?
Um...
School things, I forgot to ask Dad.
That's why I'm asking you,
to get school things. You have it?
Thank you, my brother. You're
the best brother in the whole world. Bye!
Eh, Mad!
What's up?
Thank you for the tombstone.
It's nothing.
It's going to rain,
I'll take my leave okay?
- Peace be upon you!
- And unto you peace!
- Oh no, it's raining already.
- This rain.
Let's go, Dad.
Dad, what happened to Uncle Salim's kid?
A virus attack.
So sad, right? Died so young. There
are a lot of things going around nowadays.
You are right.
Raining so heavily tonight.
Are you hungry, Man?
Yes, I am.
Let's stop at the coffee stall
and buy burgers.
That sounds good!
- Special beef burger.
- With additional
Stop!
- Help my mum! Please!
- Hurry, hurry.
- Take a look. What's wrong?
- Help my mum, please!
Quickly, quickly, quickly! Bring her,
bring her in! Let's go, it's raining!
Inside, inside.
Bring her in, Man. Get in, get in, get in!
Get in, Dad!
- Dad, you need this?
- No, it's okay.
You want to go to the hospital?
No need, no need.
Where are you two from?
How did you get here?
Are you lost?
If you're lost,
I can take you to the police station.
No, it's okay.
So sorry for inconveniencing you
so late at night.
It's fine, ma'am, it's all right.
Please eat.
May we know your name
and your daughter's name?
I'm Ah Yoke, this is my daughter, Xiao Li.
I'm Khatijah, this is my husband, Ahmad.
These are my sons, Azman and Ari.
Ma'am?
We can take you to the police station.
No, it's okay.
- We're fine.
- Okay, okay, don't worry.
Let's calm down, okay?
It's already late.
You both must be tired.
We wait until tomorrow, okay?
But for tonight,
just stay here in our home.
Besides,
there are no hotels in this village.
Go and prepare the room.
Is it okay, darling?
It's fine.
Come, please eat more. Have a drink.
Please don't be shy.
Don't worry about anything,
just have a rest. Okay?
Make yourself at home. Goodnight.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, Xiao Li
Happy birthday to you
Thank you, Uncle.
Good morning, Mum.
Good morning.
It's early.
Did you get a good night's sleep?
Mm.
Mum, don't worry. We'll be fine.
I'm always next to you.
Please eat.
Hang on.
Xiao Li.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Azman is always helping Uncle.
To break stones, whenever he can.
To make tombstones.
That's what Uncle does.
He makes tombstones for this village.
And also the next village.
Oh, so you don't feel
Spooked?
We are used to it.
When talking about tombstones,
everybody thinks it's spooky,
but there's nothing spooky about it.
Tombstones are just a sign, a piece
of memory for those who are still alive.
We will all
have our own tombstones, right?
Because life is temporary.
We can be called to the afterlife
at any time.
Mom, not a great conversation
for the morning.
- Mom, is there food?
- It's there.
Rice is in the back, get it yourself.
Where is it, Mom?
Hey, check the pot.
I don't have to teach you that.
- Oh, here. Okay.
- Please eat.
- I'm leaving for school, Dad.
- Yes.
Man, Man! You left this!
Oh, I forgot!
Thank you.
- Thank you. Thank you, Mom!
- You're welcome.
- Mom, I'm leaving!
- Okay, bye!
Ahmad is waiting in the car.
I'm going out for a while,
I'll be back soon.
Don't be too friendly with strangers.
Let's go the Muna's house. Let's!
Hi, Azman.
- Eh, sit on the chair.
- Hey! I do what I like.
- Hey, bro!
- Ha?
- So?
- What so?
- Hmm
- What's this?
My brother-in-law is a printer.
You're entering, right?
MY BELOVED COUNTRY
NATIONAL LEVEL ART COMPETITION
If you win, you might
get to go to the UK or US.
Don't forget me, okay?
Okay, as usual.
- What?
- I've already forgotten!
Why you...
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
You sell IDD cards here?
Where are you making the call to?
Australia.
Yes, I do, hang on.
- Here it is.
- How much is it?
Sixty-three ringgit.
Thank you.
Sir, this word
should be written like this.
I also need a new sim card.
Oh.
Hello.
Sis, Ah Yoke here.
Ah Yoke, how's everything?
I'm worried about you both.
Don't worry,
we have escaped from home.
So when are you planning to come over?
Just give me some time
to gather money and we'll come over.
How is Xiao Li? Is she okay?
She's fine.
Okay, take care of yourselves.
And let me know if you need anything.
- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.
Who gave you these books?
They belong to Auntie Katy.
Ma'am?
Call me Ah Yoke.
Ah Yoke. Please have a seat.
Ma'am, is there any place here
I can rent for two or three months?
Place to rent around here?
Listen, why don't
I talk it over with my husband?
- But
- Don't worry.
I'll discuss it with him.
Don't worry, Ah Yoke.
We're here. Okay?
And another thing,
just call me Tijah or Katy.
You like drawing?
If I were to die first
Please don't be in a hurry
In replacing me, give it a little time
Mum!
- Let's dance?
- No, I don't want to!
- Don't know. I don't know how.
- It's easy.
Just move.
Without me by your side
Find someone new
I understand if you need to leave
Like this?
No need for it to be so straight,
a little crooked is okay.
Like this,
and then we'll put up all the decorations.
Okay.
Mum, hi.
Good morning.
I was the one
who told Xiao Li to not wake you
so you can rest a bit longer.
Please, have a seat.
Come, let's drink Katy's special coffee.
So special.
Katy, about the house for rent
Ah, about the house?
It's like this. We
What's that?
Hang on, okay?
A moment, okay?
Peace be upon you, Samad.
And unto you peace!
What are you looking for? That
chicken coop has been empty for ages.
Mad, have you seen my chickens?
I've lost seven of them.
Seven chickens! That's a lot!
How did you lose them?
All nine chickens
have red ribbons around their legs.
Why is it nine now?
You just said seven!
What's seven?
Your chickens.
You said you lost seven of them.
What are you doing?
Just remember,
if you find my chickens
with blue ribbons around their legs,
tell me, okay?
Now it's blue.
You said it was red.
- Which one is it?
- That's right!
It's okay, it's okay. You go home first.
If I see your chickens,
I will keep them for you.
You go home, and get your sister
to write down blue or red.
Okay, great! Thank you, Haris.
Now it's Haris.
This boy.
- Samad, Samad.
- He gets up to so many things, that Samad.
Nothing sensible!
All right.
Where were we?
About the house
I think, you and Xiao Li
can just stay at our house, okay?
Huh?
Darling, no.
Ah Yoke, come with me.
- Let's go?
- What?
I will take them.
Come in!
What do you think?
My sister used to stay here,
but she moved to Kuala Lumpur.
How much is the rent?
No need, stay for free.
You can save money, yes?
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
We will clean it up together, okay?
Oh, thank you.
Ah Yoke, do you have any siblings?
- I have one sister.
- Oh, a sister
Where is your sister?
In Australia.
Xiao Li and Azman are the same age, right?
She must be popular in school?
With lots of friends?
This year is SPM year, right?
SPM is important, you can't miss it.
Mummy, Auntie Katy is right,
I want to go to school again.
Tell me what's going on.
Ha?
I'm not foolish, I'm your mother.
I know you inside out.
Why didn't you tell me
you wanted to go to school,
instead of using a stranger's words
to convey the message?
Now you've put me in a difficult position.
I have to just agree.
Mum, I can't just wait around
doing nothing.
Besides, I love studying,
and SPM is around the corner.
Please, Mum.
Fine.
But just remember,
we are staying here only temporarily.
Don't be too nave and get too chummy
with the people around here.
MALYSIA PASSPORT COVER
MUM, I'M GOING TO THE MARKET WITH AUNTY K- Good morning.
- Morning.
Xiao Li followed Katy
to the weekend market.
I'm aware.
I wanted to ask
about the stationery shop owner.
Oh, Tauke Tan? Why?
What is he like?
Oh, no, I saw him
put up a notice looking for staff.
Oh, I see.
Later when I pick up Katy from the market,
I will go and see him at the shop.
He's an old friend.
Another thing I wanted to ask,
if there are any
jewelry stores around here or
We'll talk upstairs, okay?
Let's go.
Stand straight.
Okay.
Sorry.
Okay.
Your hands!
Don't get ticklish, okay?
Now turn, turn, turn.
This girl
Didn't wait for me!
You wait, you wait!
You took your time!
Did you bring money?
Money? It's Ari,
of course I brought money!
Sit, sit.
Quickly.
Boss, I'll take my leave now.
All right.
Xiao Li, do you like this bag?
Uh, no.
Boss, I will buy this bag right here.
Oh!
Sure, the red bag it is.
We'll take this.
Nah.
All right everyone,
this is Tam Xiao Li, your new classmate.
Welcome, Xiao Li!
Xiao Li,
take the empty seat next to Azman.
Hi!
I'm Ben. How are you?
Your mother is Muna, sister Meena,
brother-in-law Prem and your father, Samy.
How do you know?
I know Auntie Muna.
- Ben!
- Yes, Teacher.
Sorry, Teacher.
- Let's eat, I'm hungry.
- Let's go.
Eh, this is the new girl, right?
She's pretty.
Hi, you. Let's go eat together?
- Why are you laughing?
- She looked at you.
She's all alone.
Eat.
You're not eating?
No. I'll eat later.
Look, look, look.
Azman?
- Dating!
- Dating the new girl!
Dating the pretty new girl.
- Congratulations.
- Enough.
Hey, you guys, check it out.
The new girl thinks
she can take Azman away from me?
Doesn't she know who we are?
The problem is, it's her first day,
and already she's flirting with Azman.
It's annoying to watch.
Right? It's okay, we will bide our time.
She will get her due.
Stretch.
Exhale.
Inhale again.
Okay! Class dismissed for the day.
Thank you, Master!
Bye-bye.
All right.
Katy, what were you doing last night?
Were you trying for a third child?
Mind your own business.
Our friend is sensitive today.
That's right!
Hey, don't forget, okay?
You promised yesterday
to help me prepare for Samy's birthday.
Of course! For Samy,
I'm ready to come at dawn!
Xiao Li, Xiao Li,
why didn't you wait for me?
Why wait?
Are you scared of being seen?
Why be scared?
You can take your bicycle,
and go back. I know the way home.
Not gentlemanly for a guy to ride a bike,
and the girl to go on foot.
Come with me to a place?
Over there.
Cute!
Hello!
I wonder where the cat is.
Wong, what are you looking at for so long?
Don't disturb me.
Wong.
- Mm, Mad.
- Eh, Mad.
You're a bit early for tea.
Eh, no
Can you take a look at these,
how much can I get for them?
Hey, Mad, do you need money?
You have problems at home?
No.
I'm just helping a friend.
- Oh, a friend.
- What are you doing here?
Oh, I am pawning a watch
to buy a new bracelet for Muna.
I want show her that I love her.
Wow! How amazing is our friend?
Quiet, he has another one stashed away.
A Chinese, at that.
What's wrong with you.
I just said, I'm helping a friend.
Understood. "Friend", right?
A friend for now, a wife eventually.
You guys can have four wives, right?
With four wives, all under one roof,
you can grind daily.
A hah, a hah, a hah!
Good to be Muslim, right?
What's wrong with you?
If you don't know anything about Islam,
don't just make assumptions.
Not all Muslims are like that.
It's nothing, he doesn't understand.
Ahmad, let's go for a drink?
Let's.
Hey, don't have a fit.
Don't be like that. I want to come!
Woi!
Drink this.
It will cool you down.
I'm okay, Samy.
I just want to help a friend.
But that Wong
Mad, my cousin
has a jewelry store in town.
He can give you a better price.
You don't have to deal with Wong.
I'm okay with that.
Ah, how do I do it?
Just give me all the jewelry,
I will handle it.
Yes, please.
- Thank you, Samy.
- Drink up.
Hi, see what I brought?
Desserts, fruits, they're all here.
That's for Mad.
It's okay, we can eat them together.
There's so much,
it's more than enough to share.
800 ringgit.
800 ringgit minus 50 ringgit.
Fifty ringgit.
AH YOKE'S SALARY
What's so special about this eraser?
Lucky charm?
Look at this. The Malaysian flag.
And?
And
To hold the whole country
in a grip like this,
to feel love for the nation
while desiring to defend it
And?
And
Okay, imagine, an eraser,
the more you use it,
the more worn out it becomes,
and it will eventually break.
Just like race relations
This is what divides us.
Wow, that is corny, Azman.
You should applaud. Show your support!
Azman,
you are definitely a future politician.
Xiao Li.
Auntie.
See you tomorrow.
Open it!
Lost again, you have no luck!
So friend, what about your debt?
Eh, you have borrowed a lot from me.
Can you relax? I'll pay later.
I want 50 more. Let's play.
Kee, I'll pay you when I win, okay?
Open, open, open.
This time, I will surely win.
You wait.
Hi!
- Eh, Xiao Li.
- Hi!
- Bye, Xiao Li.
- Bye, Xiao Li.
Bye!
Let's go.
Todd Romano was so right.
There's no greater beauty
than what we can find in nature.
Who? Tomato?
Not tomato!
Look, fish!
- Where?
- Look, fish!
- Do you see? There are two!
- Where?
They're dating.
- See them?
- Where?
Here!
Dating!
Is this okay?
Ah, yes!
Let's go over there?
- Uncle Tan.
- Eh, Xiao Li!
- Looking for your mum?
- No.
I'm looking for something.
What is it?
It's okay, I will look for it myself.
- Okay, go ahead.
- Okay, thank you.
Look slowly.
What do you want to buy?
Hello, Auntie!
- Uncle Tan.
- Azman!
Uncle Tan, is the CD here?
Yes, already here
Second chapter.
Hmm, thank you.
How good are you now?
Passable
- How much?
- Ah, 23.
Thank you!
Thank you.
Uncle.
Boss, put it on my bill.
It's fine, Mum. I want to buy it myself.
- Here!
- Thank you.
Bye, Uncle Tan.
- Bye, Mum.
- Bye.
Azman is actually a good boy.
Don't worry, they're just friends.
They'd better be.
I know it can be difficult sometimes.
In this country, things can turn
upside down when you
marry a Muslim and get converted,
there's no turning back.
Azman!
Are you working
on the art competition project?
Let me see.
I can contribute ideas.
It's okay.
How's the Village Head?
Dad is doing fine. Why the sudden
Had fun watching other people get wet?
Watch them cry?
What are you saying?
I don't understand.
Where there's a heart, there's a feeling.
Where there is feeling, there was doing.
Set!!
What's up? Come here!
What did Azman say?
Nothing.
Now she's in a bad mood. Let her be.
- Let's continue.
- Too much.
Your move!
Okay all, get ready.
Put all the unnecessary items
away in your bags or drawers.
Okay, everybody. Start answering now.
Azman! Xiao Li!
What's going on? What's this?
What is this? Don't get upset!
So funny.
Ahem
Hot tea.
Thank you.
Why don't you ask Auntie Katy
to give you a massage?
Hey, don't. We'll get in trouble
if they know about this.
JUST RELAX!
Let's sit out front?
This eraser is yours now.
- You sure?
- Sure.
- Sure?
- Sure.
Look at it, like you look at me.
Wherever you are,
whenever,
I will always be around.
Wow, that rhymes.
Thank you.
Azman!
A bit higher, yes.
Amee, Meena, look here!
Muna!
Hi, Mad, Katy.
Come, come, come.
How are the preparations for tomorrow?
They're getting ready now.
Hey, Mad.
This is the money
for your friend's jewelry.
Praise be to God. Thank you, Samy.
- Keep it safe, don't let it fall out.
- Yes, yes.
Mad, after all this is done,
don't go back yet.
I want to discuss something with you.
Of course. Hang on, I've got a call.
Okay, okay.
- Aik, the chicken is here?
- Yes, all slaughtered.
Good, good, slaughtered already, yeah?
What are you doing, Man?
Peeling potatoes.
Ooh, potatoes, right, right.
Why are you crying?
Look at the amount of onions she has cut!
Oh, onion cutting does that.
She's washing out her eyes!
Eh, I'm good at cutting, you know?
Yes, yes, Teacher.
Thank you.
- Careful.
- Careful, Samy.
- Can you do it?
- Of course, Mad. Can you cut?
Eh, of course! I help Katy out
in the kitchen everyday, right?
That's right.
- Really?
- Yes.
I also help Muna.
Really? Really Muna?
- Yes, really.
- Careful, it's sharp.
Seven chickens, red ribbon.
Seven chickens, red ribbon.
Woi Mohan!
So you're the one
who kidnapped my chickens!
Mohan? Kidnapped your chickens?
What's going on with you?
For weeks,
I've been searching the whole village!
When they were at your house all along!
What's this? You even slaughtered them!
Hey, I didn't kidnap your chickens.
These are all mine!
Yes, Samad, all the chickens are Samy's.
I was the one who helped slaughter them.
How can you say they're yours?
My chickens have red ribbons
around their legs.
This! I found them in your garbage bin!
Okay, okay, okay. Calm down, calm down.
Hey, Samad, don't throw a fit.
Let me explain. Like this
Hey, hey, hey, Samad! Samad!
Eh, eh, don't!
See how fat they are now?
Of course, when you feed them
five times a day.
You're also coming here and eating.
- Who, me?
- Yes.
Five times a day is just fine. Just in
time to cook them for my birthday party.
What's that in the backyard?
Whose chicken are these?
- This is not our chicken.
- Yes, there's a ribbon tied to it's leg.
There are so many of them.
- I don't know.
- Where could it have come from?
It's already here.
Why are there so many of them?
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
- There are seven of them.
- Yes!
Never mind,
we'll keep them safe in a cage
and wait for their owner
to claim them back.
Good idea.
See these poor things they even have
ribbons entangled in their feet.
I'll just have them removed.
What's wrong with you?
You. When are you paying me back?
- I will pay.
- When will you pay?
I will pay you soon. Be patient.
What do you mean, patient?
Hey, Ari,
listen here, I'll give you a week.
If you don't pay, you'll get it.
Get it!
Ari, what happened?
- Don't get involved!
- Why are you fighting?
It's late, just do it tomorrow.
- Darling
- Yes, love.
Remind me tomorrow morning
to give Ah Yoke her money.
Okay.
- You want tea?
- Yes!
- Dad.
- Hmm.
Teacher Lisa called me earlier.
- Mom?
- She doesn't know.
- Auntie Ah Yoke?
- Doesn't know yet.
- Can we
- Not tell Auntie Ah Yoke?
- Man and Xiao Li
- Weren't cheating?
I heard Ari
Fought with Ah Hok.
About what?
I don't know yet.
I will ask later.
Okay.
Peace be upon you.
And unto you peace, Dad.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Where are you going?
Today is Uncle Samy's birthday
and Auntie Katy gave me this dress.
And then?
And then, I have to get changed
and attend the party with Uncle and Azman.
Have you forgotten my words?
Don't get too close to the people here.
But, Mum
No buts. Didn't you say you love studying?
And SPM is around the corner.
Just stay here and do your revisions.
Don't go anywhere.
I'm going to work now.
I seek forgiveness from Allah,
the mighty and most Great!
Allah!
Darling, you ready?
It's thinner.
Good morning, Boss.
Ah Yoke! Sorry, I forgot to tell you
we are closed today.
As everyone is attending
Samy's birthday party.
Since you're here, let's go together!
I don't think so. I'm not invited.
Stop the fuss, let's go together.
Come with me. Let's go together.
Come on.
Man, let's go, we're already late.
- Hi, Uncle.
- Xiao Li.
Man, put your shoes on.
Let's go!
Hey, enough, enough, enough.
Enough. No need, no need.
Or it will stick to the bottom,
you have to stir it properly.
- Want a taste?
- I want!
Okay, a taste.
Careful, it's hot.
- It's good!
- Good?
Praise be to God.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
- Samy!
- Hey, Ahmad!
- Happy birthday!
- Thank you! Thank you!
- Happy birthday, Uncle Samy!
- Thank you, thank you. Come, come, come.
Mum.
Xiao Li.
So pretty!
Like me when I was young.
Thank you, Auntie.
Thank you, please sit, please sit.
- Samy!
- Eh, Ah Tan! Come, come, come.
Happy birthday!
Thank you, Ah Tan!
Come, come, come!
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you, Xiao Li
Happy birthday to you
Thank you, Uncle.
So what do you want
as a birthday present from me?
What are you doing?
Just celebrating her birthday.
This is not the first time
that you are laying your hands on her.
Xiao Li, let's go.
I want a divorce, now!
Mum?
Divorce.
You think it's so easy?
Mama!
Mama, we have to leave now!
Eh, what's wrong?
Stand aside.
- Is it painful?
- No, it doesn't hurt.
It's not painful?
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you, Samy
Happy birthday to you
Yay!
Whose birthday is it?
And who is getting the present?
Ahmad.
Have you sold my jewelry?
Your jewelry
Yes, it's sold.
We'll get the money on Monday, okay?
Monday, right?
Yes, Monday, okay?
Sit down!
Didn't I tell you not to go out?
Come on Mum. It's just a birthday party.
All my friends were there too.
And I had fun. What's wrong with that?
You were there too.
See, what have become of you?
In just two months,
you've already ignored what I said.
Also, you're Chinese,
why are you wearing this?
Let me tell you,
they're all bad people
and we can't trust them at all.
What are you talking about?
They're always helping us
when we needed help the most!
Have you lost your mind?
I have to leave.
They are all wicked people.
They want me dead.
I must leave this place.
I'm not leaving. I love this place!
Leave as you like! I'm staying!
You're making me lose my mind,
you want me dead.
Why do you all want to push me
to my limit? You want me dead?
Mum, stop it!
Xiao Li!
Are you okay?
There's an old saying,
a scolding, is a sign of love.
You're not the one getting scolded.
Don't let it get to you,
you're less cute when you're upset.
If you want to unload, use me.
Hit me here.
Hit me anywhere.
I'm feeling down
and you are making jokes.
Don't be angry at your mum.
I will buy you a box of erasers.
Plenty of erasers in there.
It's not the same.
I want that particular eraser.
Actually, I'm not mad at Mum
just because of the eraser.
Then, why?
It's nothing.
I want to help you
with your art project, okay?
Xiao Li?
Whatever happens,
don't worry.
I'm always here.
Good morning, Uncle Ahmad.
Good morning, Xiao Li.
Ha, Man, we're done,
you can go and bathe now.
Okay, Dad. I'm going up.
Hang on, Man! Did you ask your brother
why he fought the other day?
Not yet.
You know Ari, he's running everywhere.
I haven't had the time.
You ask him later.
You know how it is,
if I was the one asking him.
Okay, Dad. I will ask him later.
I'll go up first, okay? Peace be upon you.
And unto you peace.
Let's go up?
Hey, Ah Yoke? It's Sunday.
Why are you here on your off day?
I just felt like working,
I hope you don't mind.
Don't worry,
you don't have to pay me extra.
No, it doesn't matter.
Five cm, five cm is enough.
Darling, is this right?
The money belongs to someone else.
Lost in our home.
We have to replace it.
God willing, our fortunes
will multiply after this, okay?
Whose money went missing, Mom?
Your money went missing?
Enough! Go and do your school work!
Enough, enough, go, go, go.
Bye, bye, bye, it's nothing!
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful.
Oh, my God, Azman, so cute!
He loved the color green
when he was younger.
Yeah, it's true.
So macho, right?
A little bit more to go.
Help me finish it up, okay?
Okay.
Hey.
Go home and see your Mum.
I don't want to.
I don't want to get scolded anymore.
Visible from afar.
Anger etched in the eyes.
But, love is still in your heart, right?
Go. It's okay. Go.
Mum.
Nah.
They have indeed helped us very much.
But that doesn't mean I agree with you.
I don't want you to be too close to them.
Especially Azman.
At least tell me the reason.
Because we're only living here
temporarily, I'm afraid.
I'm afraid that when we leave
you'll be sad and heartbroken.
Also, they are different from us.
But Mum, promise me one thing,
please don't lose your temper again.
It scares me.
I'm sorry, sorry.
Good game just now, Ben.
Let's play again tomorrow.
Sure.
Azman, you know, right.
Your brother got threatened by Ah Hok.
One day they're fighting,
the next day, they're best friends.
Wow.
Are you okay?
Eh, Ari! Ari, Ari.
Come here.
Now you tell me!
Tell you what?
You're the one
who stole Dad's money from their room!
I was the one to steal what money?
Where did you get the money
to buy this expensive phone?
Let me go. Let go!
The debt that Ah Hok
was yelling about the other day,
you paid it
using that stolen money, right?
I see that you are now
back to being friends with him?
Confess now.
Confess!
- Man!
- Confess!
Let your brother go!
Hey, hey, enough!
Let go!
Everybody sit.
Your father and I already know.
Ari was the one who took the money.
In this house, we are only four.
We know both of you well.
We were just waiting
for the right time to to ask.
Sayang.
Sit, darling.
- Allah
- Are you okay?
The problem is right now,
that's your Auntie Ah Yoke's money,
whatever it is, we have to replace it.
And Ari
So it's true.
- Ah Yoke
- You people stole my money!
Do you know
that money is my only and final hope?
How can you be so heartless
and take it away from me?
You've pushed me to the edge!!
Xiao Li, let's go.
Ah Yoke, wait! I have your money!
Darling.
- Sweetheart.
- Mom, Mom!
Darling.
Man, Ari!
Dad!
How's Mom, Dad?
- Let's go home.
- Dad!
Let's go home first.
I will tell you at home.
Ari, let's go home.
Ah Yoke.
This is your money.
It's all there.
Katy has cancer, ovarian.
Stage four.
Your Mom did not tell you or anybody else.
She wanted it that way.
I have to respect that.
She refuses to have
anyone feeling sad for her.
She doesn't want to worry anyone.
Since when?
It's been a year.
When we found out,
it was already too late.
You've tried all the doctors?
We have.
The last was a specialist.
They told us
Auntie Katy only has six months to live.
This is already the fourth month.
Dad, this is my fault.
All my fault.
Auntie, Dad, forgive me.
Forgive me, Dad.
I regret my actions.
Ari, don't be like this, okay?
Mom doesn't like it.
You have to be strong.
I regret it all, Dad.
Don't be like this.
I have to go to the hospital
to keep Mom company.
Okay, Dad.
What?
Man, Ari! Mom is home!
Mom!
Honey.
Auntie Katy!
It's okay, it's okay.
Ah Yoke, thank you
for taking care of our kids.
Thank you, Ah Yoke.
Mom, Mom, you forgive me, right, Mom?
Allah, it's not macho for my son to cry.
It's okay.
Allah, why is everyone being like this?
Don't
This is all God's will.
I accept it.
Don't make my last days gloomy.
I'm so grateful.
My life is complete.
I have a loving husband.
Handsome sons.
And everything is complete.
We have enough to eat.
We don't live in luxury,
but we never want for anything.
We have to accept
that I
don't have much time
for all of you.
So we have to spend our time together.
In the best manner.
Can we?
Azman and Xiao Li,
if you want to start dating,
you have to wait until after SPM, okay?
Mom, is this the moment?
Ah Yoke. You have to help me.
Make sure these two
score lots of As for SPM!
Don't keep running off to the lake.
I will buy a cane tomorrow.
Good!
Ari, that phone
is your birthday present for this year.
Whoa, really, Mom?
Yeah!
And also for the next five years.
Mom!
Enough, enough. Let's eat
- Ari, say the prayer.
- The prayer.
In the name of Allah,
the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful.
Oh, Allah, bless the food
you have provided us
and save us from the punishment
of the fire in the name of Allah. Amen.
Amen.
Chicken!
- This one.
- Yes!
This one, also!
One more.
Hey!
Go back. He's not free.
Quick.
- So naughty.
- What are you saying?
Which one?
Remember at recess?
Next to our table,
the two guys eating?
I was watching one of them.
He's so handsome.
- Oh, that one
- Remember?
The good looking diner.
- He really is handsome!
- I know, I know.
- You're talking nonsense.
- I didn't see any.
Azman is the only handsome one here.
It's always Azman.
Oi, what are you looking for?
This? Take it yourself
Missed!
Where are you going?
Tripped!
Let's go.
Serves you right!
So funny.
Wei, it's there, it's there!
It's just there.
Can you do it?
Ha! Come! Come!
Fall, fall!
To the right, to the right.
Left, left! It's right there.
Not there, to the left!
It's not there!
Over there!
Fall!
Serves you right!
To the right, to the right.
To your right!
Are you blind? To the right!
Fall! Fall! Fall!
To the right, to the right.
Not there! Not there!
To the left! Move left, left.
What's going on?
You three, come with me
to the police station, now.
Azman!
Azman!
Azman!
What's wrong with you?
Risking your life like that?
I'm sorry.
Darling.
Do you remember this song?
At my friend's wedding, right?
You came with your friend?
And then?
- And then?
- It rained!
The bride and groom were so wet.
You went on stage
and then you sang this song.
I sang terribly.
No, you were good.
Darling.
I feel like
I might not be able to celebrate
my birthday with you this year.
Why won't you be able to?
If we want to celebrate,
we can celebrate anytime.
When I'm gone,
I worry about Azman and Ari.
You don't need to worry.
I'm around.
What I want
is your "masterpiece".
KHATIJAH BINTI IBRAHIM
REST IN PEACE
Thank you
for all the funeral arrangements.
You're welcome.
- Peace be upon you.
- And unto you peace.
My son,
he looks so strong,
but I understand how you feel.
We have to accept.
We have to face
what we cannot avoid.
I want you to
finish that art project.
I know.
Everybody knows
that competition is important to you.
Learn Mandarin.
Noun. Country.
Build a sentence.
Malaysia is our country.
Build a sentence.
Malaysia is our country.
Out, now.
Out.
Sit.
We all bore witness.
You promised your Mom
you would complete the art project, right?
Mum promised Auntie Katy.
Azman.
How long are you going to be like this?
Big brother.
You love Mom, right?
If you love Mom,
you have to do what you promised her.
I know all that.
But my heart
Man
Mom wanted you to complete it,
not just to win.
Art is vital to the soul
And the heart can heal through art.
You have to do what you promised.
Do you know why
Mom wanted you to complete the project?
- I know.
- Why?
She wanted me to win.
Make her proud.
You don't get it, Man.
That's not the reason.
She knows what you are like.
She knows that if you were to complete it,
you will know what responsibility is.
The responsibility
to carry out a commitment.
The responsibility
towards the people who love you.
Towards what you stand for.
Winning or losing
is not the point of the competition.
Understand?
I understand.
Big brother
- Hi.
- Yes, Ben.
We can refer to these books.
Okay, what's the plan now?
This is the plan.
- What's the plan.
- Look at this.
This is the latest drawing.
The latest!
What do we put here?
Eh, Azman! Look.
We took a photo.
That! Nice?
This temple photo, I took it.
Hey, it was me.
No, no, I took it.
It's nice.
- Good job, good job.
- Nice right?
Chico.
Jojo!
Chico.
Jojo!
Chico? Jojo?
You gave them names?
You haven't been here in a while.
Forgotten them already?
Where's the dog?
Blackie? She's been adopted.
She now helps take care of a farm.
Blackie? You gave her a name also?
Thank you.
Really, thank you.
Ari, go to bed.
Just a little bit more.
Hang on, hang on.
Ari.
- Don't sleep too late.
- Okay.
- Xiao Li.
- Hmm?
If I really win this,
and given the chance,
given a scholarship,
and have to leave this place
Leaving you?
You need to do what you need to do.
No need for me to translate, right?
You know what I mean.
Azman.
I understand why Mum
did not want for us to be close.
Not because she didn't like you.
She wanted me
to focus on the things
that would help me to have a better life.
Better than the one she had.
You think
your Mum will change her mind
and maybe stay here?
I don't know. Maybe not.
Auntie May is our only family member.
So I feel
Mum will still stick to her plan
of leaving for Australia.
I hope
you won't forget this place.
And forget me.
I promise I won't.
You promise, too.
I will always remember your promise.
MY BELOVED COUNTRY
NATIONAL LEVEL ART COMPETITION
This is the product my student
Hello, my name is Manesh Raj.
This is the twin towers of KLCC.
Okay, this,
I made from pipes that I have cut.
The next participant
Azman Bin Ahmad.
Mohamad Azman Bin Ahmad.
This is a village landscape
by the roadside.
Please state
what is special about your entry.
Okay, Azman, why didn't you
just use the idea of urban Malaysia?
And show that we are a developed country,
modern?
I agree with her.
Landscape concepts like Putrajaya,
KLIA or KL city center is possible, right?
It'll be cute to have KL Tower, KLCC
Teachers,
if you have so many ideas,
participate in the competition next year.
Please.
Art is vital for the heart.
And my heart is right in front of me.
From the moment I opened my eyes,
this is the place
where I learned about the world,
the meaning of family and religion,
who is a friend, and who is not.
The meaning of responsibility.
How to interpret the feelings
of anger and sadness.
Love and longing,
respect and the love that is borne.
Love and respect go together so well.
Helping each other.
Everything may last
or may leave, just like that.
Everything is in God's hands
and we have to be accepting.
This place reflects my perspectives
about the meaning of life and humanity.
Every aspect of life
that I have experienced and felt,
guiding me to right this moment,
I gained it all from the village.
And it will continue
to guide me in the future.
I'm sure all this is the core to my heart.
And it all began
with one woman who lived here.
Who always saw beauty and goodness
in every person and situation.
And also with the presence of two
other women in Kampung Jalan Tengah.
Water is complete
according to its container.
We are complete
according to what we can do together.
Unity and love,
without racial complications.
Even though it's simple,
with no complicated or complex elements,
it is my vision for this beloved homeland.
Peace be upon you.
Like an eraser, the more you use it,
the more worn out it becomes.
Like the relationship between races,
that is what is dividing us.
MY BELOVED FAMILY
All right.
Cut!
- Want to serve
- Want to serve,
very sorry, we only have biscuits.
- Good, eh?
- Good, ah!
Oh, you dare tickle me? Tickle me?
We take five.
Kak Adibah.
Where's the slate, where's the slate?
All right.
Release the air from your body smoothly.
All right.
Clap so softly.
- Darling, you want tea?
- I want!
I will make it.
- Thank you!
- You're welcome!
Loving each other, love is remembered
REST WELL, SISTER
ADIBAH NOOR MOHAMMAD OMAR
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