Habeebi (2026) Movie Script
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During the period of this film's storyline,
'KAPPALUKKU PONA MACHAN' song was popular.
To reflect those times, the
song has been used as it is.
There is no greater agony than bearing
an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou
What I have witnessed
and borne within me...
...a land, a family, a love,...
...and the intertwined lives of a
few others, I share with you here.
'My Dear'
'Kannadi wappa Manzil'
A three-generation home
Pit loom colloquially
referred as 'Kaakuzhi'.
Subaidha Beevi
Mohamed Yousuf's mother
Mohamed Yousuf
Head of the family
Sheik Uthumaan.
Mohamed Yousuf's younger brother.
Mammathu alias Maidheen Fatima
Mohamed Yousuf's wife
Rabiya
Mohamed Yousuf's daughter
Oh Almighty!
Why are you anxious?
as if it's your first child birth.
It's going to be fine.
(Folklore song on Prophet Mohamed believed
to have existed for over 400 years)
- Yousuf dear, he looks just like you.
- Yes mom.
May dear God bless him with a long life!
May the almighty accept.
God is the greatest
God is the greatest
There is no object of worship than God.
Kannadi wappa's family has been
entwined with the loom and warp...
...this boy was born
into its third generation.
He was lovingly named a Abu Tahir.
Not only Abu Tahir...
...but for every child born in that town...
...first lullaby was clicking
and thumping of the loom.
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
Wind, rain or land never
fails to show us you the One
There's none better than you to
protect and love us through this life
Abu, what's distracted you?
Remove the warp sticks and
attend your Madarasa class.
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
(Madarasa class)
'Quaid-e-Millat Charitable Foundation'
Like day and night he
created everything in pairs
He gave us the marital life
for us to cherish a relationship
Let us gather the good, wade
away the bad and create a bond of love
Together we shall get over
hurdles and rest ourselves at his feet
You are everything, I'm just the rest
On his path our lives
are like a blooming garden
We shall find happiness
when we seek his path
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
Oh dear Almighty
The earth exists because of your will
Oh dear Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
(Nagara drums to announce prayer)
(Azan opens)
- Hi sir.
- Hello.
- Sheik, you too now?
- What can one do sir?!
We can't depend on the loom
for our livelihoods anymore.
Many of us are wrapping up the warps
and get our passports to go abroad.
That's right too.
Four passport verifications just for today.
At this rate, many of you
would leave the town in a week.
We are left with no other option.
Sign here.
This is just formality, meet
the inspector tomorrow got it?
Sure sir.
- Here, for your son.
- You needn't have brought all this.
We have so many
relatives visiting...
...we don't seem to have
enough people to finish everything.
Nilofar come with me,
I'll show you something.
What is that you are showing her?
Girls listen, play only in our backyard.
Don't try to peep into the well.
There they go, we can't
get hold of them anymore.
Nilofar?
Nilofar, what are doing? come here.
Peace be upon you.
- And peace be upon you, too.
You sound enthusiastic!
Abu? here to help your dad?
Yes, uncle.
Here, have some sweet.
What is this Yousuf?
weaved Mosquito
net instead of a lungi?!
Brother, in all these days what
fault you found today? check again.
Ramasamy brother, have a look at it.
If you find that I'm wrong,
I'll rip my ear in return .
There's only thirty six.
Eye measures are better than tapes.
What the hell is this?
the measurements are off.
Where were you looking while weaving?
- Peace be upon you.
- And peace be upon you, too.
Are you doing good?
- Your son writes to you?
- Yes, he does.
Her weaving is threaded to perfection.
One should learn to weave like her.
Has there ever been a complaint
on her weaving? look at yours!
Here.
What are you waiting for?
Give me a hundred, need
to buy warp and threads.
Sales is dull these days, loom
machines have taken over.
In the time you make three
loincloths tiring on a pit loom...
...the machine throws
out produce in no time.
You brought bad quality
weave here in such times.
If you fail to deliver
best quality...
...Ill tear it to pieces
and hand it back.
You don't care about work
as much you about the money.
(Love song playing on radio)
The broker sent high
regards for our work!
You should've heard him!
Abu Tahir, Rabiya study softly.
Do you hear me? I'm talking to you too.
I'm coming.
Why are yelling now?
here have some tea.
Everyone is taking me for granted.
I had to face the
complaints and yelling.
He spoke ill to my face
while women were around.
You, why can't you do a decent weaving?
Idiot!
Letting your mind wander while weaving!
I've been put in a spot by God
to hear such sinister comments.
I Work my fingers to
bone and still get a earful.
Only after we get rid of this
trash, this family will flourish.
The broker was rude anyway.
why buy warps from him, then?
Why give backhanded comments?
talk to my face if you have to!
Whose doing the weaving here?
Brother.
I've asked bro-in-law Abdul Rahman
to arrange a Visa for me to Riyadh.
I'll be leaving soon.
(People requesting charity)
We are living hand to mouth,
please find another house.
Accept my apologies brother.
Even the little we get to
eat is because of the loom.
If you bury that to the ground...
...we will end up on
streets like that brother.
Is that what you are waiting for?
You put the frog under the rock
Kept the beetle inside a mango
As a symbol of your greatness
'Our Tamil is a language that
has all the riches' - Quaid-E-Millath
You created him our Nabi
May you bless our lives
Even the sea speaks your glory
Every life will seek your guidance
Yousuf?
For us men, we have places
to vent like this confluence.
Imagine women who weave
all day hurting their backs...
...have nowhere to vent.
Let go of what they say
out of sheer helplessness.
In our times we believed managing
with what we have was OK...
...these days they aspire more than that.
Why question one's needs?
Be patient, he's going out to make money.
Let him go.
Uncle, I want a bike and a car for Rabiya.
- then?
- Brother-in-law, eat on time.
- I will.
Write to us often.
You attend school without fail, OK?
Rabiya, here pack it.
- keep this too.
- Give.
Sister-in-law, don't
over pack cured meat.
What you are packing might
be enough even for my next trip.
You get going...
...what if it rains on the way to
the airport on Trivandrum road?
If the road gets blocked
then we'll be stuck there.
If we leave soon we
can pray at Bheemapalli.
For our people God has
blessed prosperity only in abroad.
Explain that to your sister.
Saligha...
Instead of just standing there,
go up and get his passport.
- Abu Tahir go get your uncle.
- OK uncle.
Chacha, uncle asked me to get you.
Chacha!
Yeah, I'm coming.
"O God, send blessings upon Mohamed,
O God, send blessings and peace"
God keep my son safe wherever he is.
May God guide you, have a safe journey.
Be smart and find your path.
Sethuman, Are you still upset with me?
No brother.
Don't spoil your health
running behind money, eat well.
OK brother.
If God wills it, you write
to us as soon as you reach.
- Write a few lines for me, your brother.
- I will.
Ok, travel safe.
After Sethuman left to Riyadh...
...for Yousuf the only hope in
his family was now Abu Tahir.
But Abu Tahir had his own dream.
Teacher?
Look what the cat dragged
in, the backbenchers!
- been waiting for you guys, come.
- Let go, stop pulling me.
- What's the chaos?
- I wanna leave.
What's stopping you, anyway
you've made to the door!
You move...
...who's that? come here now.
How nice of you to join us Abu Tahir.
Oh well done, now go ahead and read it.
'We will not chatter during class'
Didn't have breakfast? I heard nothing!
Nilofar, did you hear them?
Just say something!
Anandi?
- What about you?
- I didn't hear them.
Repeat again, Louder!
'We will not chatter during class'
Let's see if you follow what
you wrote, go to class now.
All this drama, just to get
a look at these girls!
What are you laughing for?
Listen to the class.
- Peace be upon you.
- And peace be upon you, too.
Abu Tahir?
Where is this boy?
My brother has come from abroad.
He's gone out with him, he'll come now.
Out?
My brother has brought
soap and medicated oil for you.
I know where your
brother might've taken him.
'Famous Travels'
Education?
He's finished tenth grade.
The boy looks young.
Meet Pandi from weldone studio...
...tell him you need a photo for passport
- OK
He'll take a photo accordingly...
...bring that to me, rest I'll take care.
Pandi, draw properly.
Even a real mustache would look
fake when compared to my work.
Even the Arab boss
will be astonished.
Dear why are you uptight, smile now.
(Eid Prayer)
Yes...
In those days when
the mosque's flag is up...
Mayil's dad used to
take care of everything.
My dad and his dad were close friends.
Muthumaari, look whos here.
Yousuf...
...just to enjoy Mammath
sister's cooking...
...I wish there were
festivals all year along.
Abu, I heard your uncle
made you get a mustache!
Weldone Pandi mentioned.
As if you care.
Muthumaari listen,
Mammath is his own sister...
...he cares genuinely for
his sister and his nephew.
Brother, leave Abu Tahir with me
I'll take good care of him.
Sure why not, Your husband has
invested in a coconut farm right?
ask him to transfer it to Abu's name.
I'll leave him with you right away.
I'll transfer it, he's my boy.
Yousuf...
...pit loom is not
flourishing these days...
...you let the warps
hold you back till now.
Let go off him, so he can
learn and earn enough.
Your life will get better
once he starts earning.
Listen Mayilu!
I don't wish him to earn for my sake.
He can go wherever he wants.
But everything has a timing and maturity.
Let him pursue his studies until then.
Which will also get him
better job opportunities.
Peace be upon you.
Saliha, how are you doing?
How's everyone at home?
I've sent some gifts for
you with Hassan brother.
Green is your favorite colour saree right?
Next week, Ali brother is
traveling from there to here.
ask weldone Pandi brother to take
a photo of you and send it for me.
I can't stop thinking about you.
What about Rabiya's wedding?
if God wills it, hope I
make it for the wedding.
I miss our town and people.
Life here is nothing
like it was back home.
You don't worry about the debts.
I'll work over time and pay it off.
You should eat well, OK?
Whenever you find time, send
me a cassette with your voice.
Keep me in your prayers,
peace be upon you.
Peace be upon you, too dear.
How are you doing?
Brother-in-law has gone to
Tenkasi with Mayilvahanan brother.
They're looking at a
good suitor for Rabiya.
Byroja is attending school.
If we have had a child, she
would also be in school by now.
When are you coming back?
I can't get your face out of my head.
My dear husband who's
left abroad to work on a ship
I'm yearning for you to come back
That's my only prayer day and night
The one who never leaves
my eyes and lives in my heart
If God wills, I'll be back soon
Will offer you everything
you've ever desired
Saliha?
Sister, I'm here.
Zeenath aunty has sent sweets.
Keep it in the kitchen, I'll take it.
OK.
- Abu Tahir, come up here for a moment.
- I'm coming aunty.
'Hand it to Sheik Udhuman in person'
Uncle from west house
is leaving to Riyadh...
Give this to him and say I
asked to hand it to my husband.
OK.
Understanding the pain of
separation while in love...
...this was Abu Tahir's turn.
Even after doing the
best like Yousuf wished...
Losing few marks in Math...
...Abu Tahir failed to get
through his 12th grade.
Nilofar with good grades
joined college in a nearby town.
Few of his mates left abroad to work.
...Mammath was sure to get a Visa send Abu
for to the same company her brother works.
Yousuf also felt this was the
right age for him to live abroad.
Like many in the village...
...if he leaves abroad, he has to part
ways with Nilofar, which was dreadful.
He wished to see Nilofar
as often as possible.
To enable that
thought, he found a way.
KDNL Arabic college.
So Abu, in the name of working you
are actually here to see that girl Nilofar!
I know you well.
Greetings to everyone...
...I heard kids in this Madarasa are fed
everyday by the people of this village...
...in the same way...
...few Hindu people
of this region...
...make the Ramadan porridge for
the Islam people who are fasting...
This is not just limited to this region,
it is the specialty of this country.
As the district education officer,
celebrating this independence day...
...with you makes me
feel happy and honored...
the Islamic community's sacrifice
during this country's freedom struggle...
...cannot be forgotten or
erased from the history.
Coexisting and living together is
where our country's freedom gets defined.
Come soon, how long
will you take for make up!
The boys are here on time no matter what!
Look at them all dressed
up to collect water.
These girls could go
out only in the evening.
these guys wait here
just for the girls to arrive.
We weren't any different in our times.
Where is Abu Tahir?
He said he'll drop the younger one
at school and go to the confluence.
Oh is it, fine.
He's been hanging around
at kalthaika and the lake...
...and the entire village
seems to know about it.
As if you aren't aware of it.
keep withholding information
from me, you will spoil him.
Good job!
How will he manage life later on.
Listen up, we need to invite
people for tomorrow.
By seven in the morning we have
to inform them not to cook at home.
Same way by twelve in the noon...
...you have to invite them for lunch.
Carefully inform everyone in the list.
Abu, invite each person on the list.
Check it over and again.
- Ok.
If not it'll lead to misunderstanding.
- Fine we can leave then.
- OK.
What are you looking for? Nilofar's address?
it's on my list.
Yeah? let's exchange the list.
How can I do that?
They've entrusted a responsibility
to me, how can I give it to you?!
Like beautiful music, may the
bride and groom have a blessed life
To exchange his list with Kalandhar...
...Abu Tahir had to
beguile him the whole night.
To speak or even to see Nilofar once...
...he was ready to trade his right arm. ,
Go on, inform her.
Peace be with you.
Peace be with you too.
You are invited for lunch at
the broker's house wedding.
You don't have to cook at home.
They asked for your sister to come along
as bride's maid, I'm groom's best man.
Oh God!
Wherever we are in this world,
will it be equivalent to this breeze!
Uncle is here.
- Abu?
- Uncle!
Look at you, all grown up! you good?
- Yes.
Peace be with you.
Peace be with you too.
- Rabiya?
- Uncle?
Dear Byroja, come here.
Go on.
It's your uncle.
You've seen him in photo, right?
It's alright, she'll eventually get along.
- Peace be with you.
- Peace be with you too Zeenath aunty.
- When did you arrive?
- Just now.
- How are you?
- All praise due to God, I'm fine.
- Dear, you fine?
- Yes brother.
Mammath.
It's juice, give some to
brother and to all the kids.
sister-in-law here.
Zam zam from Mecca, keep it safe.
Abu Tahir?
Informed everyone that
we're opening the carton?
Yes dad.
Mom, here.
Prayer beads and carpet you asked for praying.
- praise be to God
Byroja darling, come here.
Here.
- Go get it from you uncle.
- come here.
All of it just for you.
- OK uncle.
Do you like it?
- Yes dad.
Brother, here wear this watch.
- Why did you have to buy this?
- Wear it, It'll suit you.
My boss also wears a watch like this one.
Axe brand oil for the aunties.
Sister-in-law's daughter wrote
to me asking for yardley powder.
Mayilvahanam brother
asked for lights for his farm.
This is chokkampatti Hameed's.
He works with me, I have
to give it tomorrow.
One soap for everyone.
This is for my darling Abu Tahir.
Material for pant
and shirt, it'll suit you.
Elder son-in-law, this is for you.
Hero fountain pens, Rabiya is
as good as my own daughter.
I tried a lot to make it to your wedding.
I couldn't get off, my boss was strict.
This is for Rabiya, sister-in-law
and one for Saliha.
Not just the colour and
the prices are same too.
I searched entire Batha to get
same ones to avoid disappointments.
Mom, I already gave
you what you asked for.
Why do you keep taking
this one? give it here.
Hope I've bought something for everyone.
Uncle, I think aunty is upset.
Got a saree for me just
like everyone else, wow!
That's the reason behind your anger?
You didn't see the soaps and other stuff?
Oh yeah, as if I have none here.
Silly woman!
Chokkampatti Hameed parcel,
who do you think it is for?
- for whom?
- it's for you dear.
Only now you found love? stay away!
Where do you want me to go?
Wherever!
- I'll marry someone else?
- Yeah go ahead!
I'll also marry someone here.
Was it for this we were running
a family through cassettes?
I'm here only for a couple of months.
and you have a short fuse now!
Look...
...I bought this for you.
Someone might take it if not.
Didn't you see? my mom was already curious.
Which is why I packed it and
wrote someone's name on it.
Show me your hand.
Sniff it.
Smells nice?
Oh, yes it does.
Check this out.
This one's better.
- Peace be with you.
- Peace be with you too.
- Yousuf, how have you been?
- I'm good.
- Going to broker's house?
- yes.
On the way to Sambavoor vadakarai.
I came in as I got hungry.
Masood, get me two breads with curry.
- Don't forget to add the spicy curry.
- OK sure.
Yousuf, I heard your brother is
making a lot of money in Riyadh.
Are you still trying to
make a life with pit loom?
- Thank God and live your blessed life.
- Kadher...
Only I can paddle my canoe.
Whatever we earn is what belongs to us.
He earns well, he deserves a good life.
As much as I have the
strength and what's left of life...
...I should never become
dependent on anyone in this world.
That's been my constant prayer.
You are getting old, but your
stubbornness never grows weak.
God is more than sufficient.
- Sethuman?
- Abbas brother.
When you walk around, I could smell
Gulf perfume even from afar.
Yeah very funny.
Only we know the stench
behind this sweet smell.
appearances can be deceiving...
...like a poisoned chalice.
Abu Tahir, don't you have
to pick the food boxes?
yeah, I have to.
After so long a nice bath.
So, Sethuman staying
to going for another trip?
I have to travel a few more times...
...only then I can make
a decent living here.
If I'm not there, my
boss would be at a loss.
Why don't you sponsor a
Visa and take him along?
Oh, I already made those arrangements.
Now suddenly he says he's not interested.
If God wills it, next time I'll
drag him with me.
Abu, you seem relentless
about pursuing that girl.
Either express your feelings.
or stop pursuing her,
I'm concerned about you.
Why go behind a girl
who's not interested in you!
I might not know if Nilofar likes me...
...but she's aware that I like her.
That's enough.
Today, I'm going to meet
and propose my love to her.
This is trouble, I'm leaving.
Now it's you and town against you.
Hey, they've stopped tailing us.
Scaredy cats.
Look at them tailing
behind us all the time.
Like following the flag
during the Mosque festival.
If we trust them, they'll leave
us mid way and fly abroad.
True that!
Hey, Abu Tahir was behind
us carrying a soap with him.
No idea whose pot he's
gonna drop the soap into.
You guys have
applied that local talc.
I've applied foreign
talc my uncle gifted me.
Look at you dreaming he'll
drop the soap into your pot!
See, he would drop the
soap into Maimoon's pot.
Let him, like she has
Abu Tahir tailing her...
...won't I get a Abdul
Kadher who'll tail behind me!
Hey, what happened?
Look, he's dropped it into her pot.
Abu the quiet one, look what he's done.
Look he's dropped a soap.
So, Nilofar...
...if you take the soap with you...
...he would take it as an yes.
If someone spots you
with it, then it is trouble.
He might be watching us from somewhere.
Throw the soap away.
After dropping the
soap in Nilofar's pot...
...Abu Tahir was helplessly
waiting for a response.
Nilofar's uncle who's
returned from Kuwait...
... had organised prayers
at his newly bought land...
...to celebrate birth of the Prophet.
...Abu Tahir was elated thinking
he could express his love to her.
(MOULOOD - Poems
in praise of the prophet )
Azrath eat well, serve him some meat.
- Uncle, some water for Abu.
- In a minute Muhammad.
Nilofar serve some water to Abu Tahir.
- Has your uncle left after vacation?
- He's leaving in ten days.
Oh my dear
don't make me a scapegoat...
...leaving me in a soup.
Get off, we've arrived at her house.
Hey Abu.
What are you looking at? let's go.
Next month there are few shows.
Our confluence has
received three requests.
On commemoration of Prophet Muhammad's
birthday we are also part of the recital.
We have to practice and perform well.
Moihdeen, ask if he's in.
He's got his head in
the clouds these days.
Abu has been tailing behind Nilofar.
She's been eyeing me, I'm not the one.
Why are you lying?
She's from a better class.
Look at us, we are
delivering food in a Madarasa.
We wouldn't know if we would
have a next meal without this job.
Don't spoil Madharasa's honor.
If he continues like this...
...they'll end up like Kadher and Amina.
Firstly Kadher and Amina were in love.
But here, he's one trying to woo Nilofar.
Hope that innocent girl doesn't end up
in a bad situation because of him.
I heard aunt Amina
never gets out these days.
They did what they did
to keep her locked up.
I'm tempted to speak everything
that comes up in my mind
Your breath in the air
carries the smell of love
A loving heart is restless like
sail on a yacht in the ocean
I'm pleading for you to be my shore
You are the light I seek and I'm
reborn as the greatest form of love
You the warmth in my
conscience, piece of my soul
Embrace me warmly, my dear love
You the warmth in my
conscience, piece of my soul
Embrace me warmly, my dear love
Oh my dear
Oh my dear
Wish my existence
could utter a single word
the heart that's been
yearning for a millenium
even daylight sees the moon as
you've become my everything
You look like the full
moon on a dark night
This unhinged change has now arrived
Once the veil drops we
get to see the divine grace
You the warmth in my
conscience, piece of my soul
Embrace me warmly, my dear love
Hey, Nilofar's uncle is leaving to Kuwait.
They've booked Sait's van,
Nilofar inquired if you were his friend.
You are my life, you are my heart
You are my life, oh my dear
oh my dear
Trivandrum road.
'S' bend- Tamilnadu- Kerala border
You sinner, what sort
of songs are you playing?
Play Nagore Hanifa's songs.
Beemapally
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
What are you looking at?
shut the door.
Nilofar? what are you doing over there?
Oh God! your van cleaner
disguise didn't work then!
Abu, I have a nice idea
for you to marry her.
Stop running around her like an idiot.
Take a couple of trips
abroad with your uncle.
The rest will fall into place.
Later when you have
enough money and a job...
...not just to Nilofar's dad, you can
rightfully ask any woman for her hand.
Who would deny a groom who knows
how to take care of their daughter?
Anwar.
My dad after selling the warps...
...even though there
wasn't enough millet...
...he used to make porridge.
We used have one glass each,
that would only calm half our hunger.
After uncle went abroad,
we are eating well.
Aunty is wearing enough gold.
But the joy that lit her eye...!
What are you trying to say?
I'll get my Visa in a
couple of weeks, I'll leave.
Stop blabbering like this
and find a way to fly abroad.
What's living when
life itself is the price!
I don't want that Kalandar!
After marrying Nilofar...
...I want to stay here and
live a life within our means.
Abu whatever you are
saying sounds philosophical.
Would she be willing to
lead a small life within means?
First try to understand what's on her mind.
Nilofar?
Who is that?
Who is it?
Who the hell is it?
Nilofar?
Hey, Nilofar?
What was that sound?
Who is it over there?
- What are you hiding?
- Catch him.
Get him.
- He's running.
- what?
Give it.
Stop, who is it?
Why did you go to that house?
What are you hiding? give it.
I'll slap you across, turn now.
What is it? hand it to me.
What is it?
Get him Muhammad.
Ismail, Rafiq get him.
Get him, don't leave him.
(Chaotic chase)
Abu Tahir? it's you?
Peace be upon you, an important
announcement to people of the confluence.
God willing, on 26/06/2002 at our Mosque...
The festival Eid is being celebrated...
...during that time, from
all parts of Tamilnadu...
Standing in this wet place
has only given me athlete's foot
Here.
What happened brother?
The house has been built with a high roof.
And underneath this we have a spring.
Water stagnation in the
pit loom, what to do now.
Brother step aside, I'll take care of it.
Your brother will handle this.
Please dispose this off in the backyard.
Your brother will never get the point.
Why should we hold on to
this pit loom even now?
Ameer dear.
Come, Come to daddy.
Come!
Why are you going through
this pain sister-in-law?
You both are not as active as old days.
We don't hear the loom
sound in this village anymore.
We can't find people to prep
the raw material for us anymore.
What are you suggesting?
The kids have grown up.
Shouldn't we provide better for them?
Think about your brother's concern.
Only the dead are supposed
to be put in the grave.
But look at us.
Living in this pit while still alive.
We have the responsibility
to get Abu Tahir married.
Yes, Of course.
We've been through good and bad in
this house for the last three generations.
We'll see Abu Tahir's too.
Will this generation girls
adjust in this tiny nest?
Our lives had been condemned
with just the warp and loom.
Abu Tahir's friend is an engineer.
I've asked him to come tomorrow.
We'll shut the pit loom
and see what's next.
You're trying to go
against the grain.
All this arrogance raised
from the money you earned.
You all bury me first...
...before laying your
hands on the loom.
Making money and
asking to live without a roof!
- Things people say!
- Dad! Please wait dad.
Hey, Go have a look at the loading.
Yousuf.
Why do people go abroad
leaving their families behind?
To provide a better
life for their families.
What other happiness do they seek?
Sethuman also has equal
rights in that house, brother.
He's smart, he'll
somehow manage his life.
What about our Abu Tahir?
When are you going to get him married?
He's not getting any younger.
How do I go about it?
Whenever he comes during holidays...
He postpones saying he'll
marry after settling down.
He...
Hasn't moved on from that girl.
Listen, even you were
keen on marrying Kamila.
You were tailing
her for a while.
Did you marry her?
And what about you? Shenbagam,
Muthulakshmi... and the list goes on.
Yet he finally married me.
Ain't we happy now?
Find a bride and get Abu Tahir married.
Things will change
on arrival of a woman.
Go.
You are doing this so
Abu can have a good life.
One person leaving abroad means,
one pit loom in this town is shut.
The pit loom which survived on
the zeal of Yousuf was closed that day.
That was the last pit loom of the town.
The ancestral home
was brought down.
Tiles tradition took
over Yousuf's home too.
The town's livelihood raised through
the people who left abroad for work.
As pit loom lost its existence due to
the sudden growth of power looms.
Yousuf too was exhausted
amidst the rapid changes.
House's administration
was now transferred to Saliha.
For over three generations...
...the sound of pit loom that
their forefathers lived amongst...
Is still echoing in the ancestral
house is what Yousuf believed.
Did you find any bride for your son yet?
Not yet.
Let me know if there is
someone in your circle.
It was God's will that
I had met you today.
Yesterday we spoke about
my in-law's grand daughter...
...for whom we are looking
for a groom from a good family.
Get some of that ginger.
Is she a nice girl?
Educated?
In Tirunelveli college,
She has studied something.
Zeenath.
Can you put a word with
them about Abu Tahir?
Why are you hesitating to ask that?
I mean...
- If they bring up the past...
- Listen, past is past.
But...
Abu Tahir's... age might
be an issue for them
No, What about that?
Let's anyway ask them.
God willing.
He's visited over four or
five times during holidays.
You could've gotten him married then.
It's OK, let's see
what we can do.
Day after tomorrow...
She will attend the festival meeting.
You and Yousuf brother can meet
her and from there we discuss further.
- You will like her for sure.
- okay.
Teaching from the Holy book-
"In the name of God"
"The Compassionate"
"The Ever-Merciful"
"Indeed, We sent it down during..."
- Peace be upon you.
- peace be upon you too.
Abu has arrived.
Landed safely.
Heavy rain in Nedumangadu,
uncle. We are taking another route.
Be careful, Come slow.
Keep us in your prayers,
We will arrive soon.
Mammathu.
Our son has arrived, come.
'Add a spoon of pepper powder in the pan.'
Saliha.
Peace be upon you.
Peace be upon you too.
Did Byroja son's sunnah went well?
Praise be to god,
Went well!
It's not like the old times.
Went to Sankarankovil
Razzaq doctor, it was quick.
I Could neither attend Byroja's
marriage nor her son's Sunnah.
God willing, I will make
it to Abu Tahir's wedding.
God willing,
Book the tickets.
at the moment Abu's
marriage talks are going on.
Abu.
Listen to your father.
Your parents would wish to
see you get married, right?
You are also aging, by the way.
Brother.
You are the one who is taking
care of me and my children.
Wouldn't we wish to see you get married?
I've asked Mansoor brother
for the money I had given him.
I'm planning to open a
restaurant on south part of the land.
And stay back here.
Enough of being there.
Abu.
You too tried a lot things here.
Textile, sheep farms
you tried everything, right?
But nothing worked out.
Get married first and
then try any business.
How long will you think about the past?
By the blessings of God...
...everything seems to work in our favour.
Can you go and meet Parveen once, dear?
I've discussed everything with her.
You will like her, Abu.
There's still a life here
ahead of you to live
There is someone to shoulder you here
There nothing here
that wouldn't face change
Your day for change has now arrived
Hey you loner, don't yearn anymore
Don't look for the lost
and stop hurting, you loner
Change is the magical divine light
To live this life the way
it is, that's the way it is
Parveen?
- Where are you leaving?
- Mom! I'll be back soon.
The groom's side will call
now. What should I tell them?
Tell them we can
discuss after the Eid.
'God willing, a meeting will be held
tomorrow at 5.00 pm for EID at our library.'
(Bakrid prayer offerings)
Sethuman:
wearing the old chain?
She is our aunt. Speaking
with our uncle on video call
Do you want to see my brother's photo?
This was taken in Dubai.
- Look.
- Let me see.
Dear, Please move. He wants to see her.
Take care of my sweetheart, Abu Tahir.
Don't keep on chatting,
adorn her hair with flowers.
Is this the way to put? Give it to me.
Saliha didn't allow
me to pin the flowers.
Listen, they adorn the flowers to
check the length of the girl's hair.
This girl decided to pin
the flowers on the veil.
Aunty, you're really smart.
What Abu Tahir?
We went to see the girl, not to bring
her along. why are you waiting here?
You couldn't stay calm, can you?
How many calls did you make?
Brother?
Bride is beautiful and
is a great fit for you.
Took some photos of her.
It's in the gallery.
Take a look.
Why do you look sad?
You better gift something for me.
We've only adorned
her with flowers...
Nothing's fixed yet.
Don't overthink it.
Fine, let's get to the matter.
From our Kannadi vappa's home...
...Mohammed Yousuf's
son, for Syed Abu Tahir.
Residing on the south
side of Petta rice mill...
We are here asking hands of Shahul
Hameeds daughter Kathija Parveen.
Shahul, What is you opinion?
'Praise be to god'
Regarding this proposal...
...the decision is her's.
When it comes to marriage...
...the girl's opinion is important.
Shahul?
Why don't you ask her?
God willing,
I'll have a word with her.
Dear, Parveen.
What should I tell them?
What do you think, dad?
Already the groom has
crossed the marriage age.
Also they are new millionaires.
These things should
not bother your life later.
Your decision is final, dear!
(Arabic scriptures)
Yousuf.
Make the arrangements.
The girl has accepted the proposal.
'Anjuman Library and Islamic Center'
Mushraf.
- Yeah.
Can you keep these in the rack?
- How are you?
- I'm good.
You've been escaping marriage
with different reasons before every trip.
But it seems you're trapped this time.
Nothing like that.
Then?
I'll take leave.
Hello.
You want to tell me anything?
Hey, Meerasha.
It's clear that he leapt the wall.
What happened there?
Did you see anything?
What are you talking?
A young lad sneaking into a
house where teenage girls live?
Hey!
Don't speculate as you wish.
Don't forget you a
father of two girls.
If he had spoken with my
daughter this late at night...
...I would've have deformed
her by shaving her head.
Hey Meerasha.
What are you blabbering?
Blabbering? Ask
him. He'll tell the truth.
He went to her house
through my terrace.
He came out of her house when chased.
I saw him.
Was he there without
her inviting him over?
Abu Tahir.
What is this?
Hey, Why are you standing idle?
Tell something.
How will he speak now?
- Investigate the girl.
- Here. You can't do that.
Why drag in woman from my family?
She's innocent.
She is a college student.
She was studying in the terrace.
She heard a sound outside.
So she came outside. That's it.
Sulaiman, Keep quiet!
We are investigating,
everyone will be questioned.
Keep your pride within your
home, this is village meeting.
- Nasir!
- Yes!
Send your wife and ask the
girl what really had happened.
OK, dad.
I went there to steal.
I went to steal!
I went there only to steal.
I went there only to steal.
I went there only to steal.
Nasir come back, he turned himself in.
I went there only to steal.
I went to steal.
Went to steal.
I needed some money.
Hey!
If you need money you'll jump over walls?
He's telling a cock and bull story.
We can't tolerate this behaviour.
We have an eyewitness too.
He has also accepted his crime.
The Panchayath has
decided the following...
Until he agrees to a fine he can pay...
... he will be beaten on his
back with tamarind branches.
He... He hasn't stolen anything right!
Why are you trying to bail him out?
He himself has accepted his crime.
Why isn't anyone doing anything?
Do you think we are
all jobless to sit here?
Keep your pride aside
and accept the mistake.
Sit down.
Everybody sit down.
What pride, after
birthing a son who steals.
How dare you defend your thieving son!
- Hey!
- Sit down everybody!
- Sit down.
- Whom do you think you are?
- Sit down guys
- Sit down!
What we decide will
be the final decision!
You have to obey us.
one has to obey
the rules of this town.
Yousuf! This applies to you too.
Nainar?
Hit him!
Hey Nilofar!
Stop there.
Where are you going?
- Hey! Leave her.
- Please don't hit the kid.
You move away.
Sister!
- Mom! Don' hit her.
- Please don't beat the kid!
Mom! Mom!
listen to me!
Hey!
See her attitude!
I'll not spare you!
You wait and watch!
Hey!
Where are you going?
Am I the one who birthed you?
Satan!
Where are you going?
Go inside!
Hey! He's a man.
He can manage this
disgrace and get over it.
Us woman can't be like them.
Do you know what will happen if
he reveals this to the panchayath?
You will be deformed and doomed for life.
You're a disaster!
Why are you not listening to us?
Did we raise you to see you get doomed?
God!
We are women!
Our lives lie within these four walls
this is our home, world and everything.
Take off your shirt.
Fold your hands.
Bend down.
1000Rs fine!
I can't afford.
900Rs?
Can you afford?
No!
800?
Can't afford.
700?
No.
600?
Can't..afford.
500?
Can't afford.
- Can you afford 300?
- I can afford.
I can afford.
300 is affordable!
300 is affordable...
Yes!
Don't hit my son!
Please don't hit my son.
Enough! 300 is affordable!
Don't hit my son.
Your father already mentioned
about the incident briefly.
Your father was the one who
convinced me to marry you.
Do you know how much your father
and family spoke on your behalf?
I agreed for the wedding as I didn't
want to miss this beautiful family.
Make arrangements for the wedding.
While Love sings a lullaby
won't my wings learn to fly
Even while I soar in far lands, my
feet leads me home to your nest
Life is long and far, you are
the one who walks the path with me
In the desolation of desert,
you are a sprouting spring of love
In the never ending conversations,
words are becoming garlands of love
To suffice the thirst of a fish, arrived
the rainy cloud filled with love
"Everyone has the right to refuse any opinion. But no
one has the right to prevent its expression."- Periyar
In today's scenario there is a
need for the people to speak up.
From Inquilab's verses
Our voices might be tender!
Yet we have to speak up!
Yes! We have to speak up!
They like Rufina a lot.
- God has willed it
The groom has agreed to
marry in his next break.
I'll share the groom's
photo with you.
Dad asked if we could conduct
their wedding along with ours.
Love is what holds on
to the candle in a storm
When One fails and falls, it
holds on like a mother's love
In this forest of love, you are the
music from the rubbing bamboo trees
You are the one I've yearned
for as the rest of my life
Like wondrous light
that feels like a blessing
You my beloved, have fulfilled my gaze
Life is a sequel, it keeps
us curious of it's wonders
My desire to live keeps
multiplying, over and over
- How are you, brother?
- I'm good Aneez!
- How are the marriage preparations going?
- It's going good uncle.
Brother you wanna join me to courtallam?
- Sure.
Even the breeze feels like
cradle in our native.
Here.
Then, Aneez.
Planning to take Rufina with you to Kuwait?
God willing
That's the plan.
Have organised passport
and Visa for Rufi too.
Is there any idea of settling here?
Of course!
Who will not wish to be here!
I got back on an emergency
leave as my mom is unwell.
I have to get married
before I go back this time.
I don't know if my mom will be
alive when I come back next time.
Sir, order please.
One pepper chicken soup. One by two.
Okay sir. Then?
Will place order later.
- Excuse me!
- Yes ma'am
I'd like to have one chicken man-chow soup!
That's my favourite.
Did you see my instagram page?
Aneez is taking Rufina to Gulf with him.
Yes! He told me.
My translation work in Tamil.
'Two Ends of Shining Crescent'
Tagore-Allama Iqbal poetry.
Fine! What are you planning
to gift me for our wedding?
Women are supposed to
decide the wedding gift, right?
It has been two months
since his return, hasn't it?
We gave our money to your
husband as bank interest is forbidden.
He is not here now. Why
are you not understanding?
Ask him to get out here.
Why are you people creating a
problem when my husband is not here?
Why are you lying? Is he not hiding inside?
He is not here.
I'll see whether he is there or not!
You move aside!
- Move aside!
- Leave my hand!
- He'll be hiding inside
- Why are you barging in like this?
We should not leave without
getting our money back!
I've hidden him there only. Go have a look!
- Go! Go inside and search him.
- We should find him today.
Search under the
bed! In the kitchen?
Ate away our hard earned money!
This lying sinner is hiding somewhere!
- Didn't I say he is not here! Go outside.
- I'll find him for sure.
Go and check in the upstairs. Go fast!
Stop there.
Excuse me! He is not here!
Aren't you ashamed to lead a
life in others hard earned money?
Hey Mansoor!
- You're sitting here! You fraud!
- Take off your hands!
- Come downstairs!
- Take off your hands! Take off!
Did I run away somewhere?
- Come on! come downstairs.
- I'm in my house only. Leave me alone!
We don't want to
believe you anymore.
I'll not go without
getting my money back!
Come! Give us our money!
Give us our money back or else
the consequences will be worse!
Till yesterday you received
money from me, right?
That cap and beard is a disgrace on you
for cheating us! Are you a human at all?
What Rafiq?
Wait! We shall talk.
What are you trying to say now?
Masthan!
- We shall talk.
- We gave our money out of trust!
- Why are you being furious?
- We shouldn't spare people like him.
Call the police!
- yes get him.
I should be the one calling the police.
As you guys are threatening me.
you invested knowing about
the risks in the business, right?
Brother! Why are you lying?
Sulthan!
I received money from you the
same way I received from others.
I gave all the money to the
company with the same trust you had.
Because of COVID-19
The whole world is facing a huge loss.
At least give the principal amount?
My marriage is just one week away!
Abu Tahir! I don't have
money with me now!
If I get the money back... God willing!
I'll call you and return it at once.
You've cheated my husband's
hard earned money! you sinner!
You'll burn in hell!
You swallowed all my money.
All our hard work is wasted now!
You and your partners will rot to death!
Everybody come!
Let us all go to the confluence.
We can find a solution there.
Sounds like a king
and behaves like a devil.
We shouldn't let my father
know about Mansoor's matter.
OK.
these are
decent people, will somehow fix a deal.
Don't worry, God will make things easier.
Our Abu Tahir is getting married.
If you could finish the
deal soon, it'll be helpful.
last government
planned to build a Taluk office here.
which would've increased land value.
Working hard abroad...
...they invested that
money on these lands...
...everything's
gone waste, that stone is all we have.
One week is too less to get a deal.
(Syed Abu Tahir)
God has willed it. I thought you
came to invite me for your wedding!
But you are here for loan?
Abu Tahir!
I was also abroad for twenty years.
I own four shops now.
If we hadn't gone abroad what
would have been our town's fate?
Would we have been able
to study and shine here?
Why don't you consider
going abroad one more time?
Do you have to take a loan...
...and somehow start a business
here? why are you adamant?
Each time I travelled
I had a need to fulfill.
I had to pay the debts
of my sisters wedding.
Took my parents to the Hajj once.
To pay my share in building our house.
Most of my life went by like that.
Things are not the same
as they were in your uncle's times.
You can take a family visa.
Take your parents there and live happily!
Wherever we go for work around this world...
...our hearts and eyes...
...only seeks our hometown.
Abu Tahir!
You could've called me one week before.
My brother-in-law bought
10 cent land last week.
You have a couple of sites
behind Thaikka, right?
- Yes uncle!
- Near Jaffer's house?
Yes uncle!
You also own a house in central
street. A big house, right?
The rate you get for a plot in
that street is the best in this world.
You can sell it for a good price
And build two houses in the other plot...
...and rent them out.
- Rose decorators?
- Yes, uncle.
It should look as good as the
one done at the mosque, got it?
Cover the whole locality.
Okay uncle, as you wish.
Abu Tahir.
Come here.
What happened?
You seem to come and leave as you wish.
Your face looks so dull.
You're not even eating properly it seems.
Won't you share with your dad?
Come here.
Dear!
What happened? Please tell me.
I've lost all the money that
I gave to Mansoor brother.
ya God!
We've been cheated?
What about the marriage expense?
I don't know what to do dad!
Dad.
At the Thaikka site...
...we can build
a couple of houses.
We can rent one...
...we can live in the other one, dad.
What about the money?
I've had a word with uncle too.
He also agreed to the same.
Dad!
This...
...we'll sell this house.
(Azan call)
This house was once
where the looms flourished.
I was born listening
to the sound of loom.
I grew up listening to the same.
In this same house...
...let my bier be bathed
and sent off in peace.
(loom weaving)
Oh my god!
Dad, Please wake up dad!
Dad!
Dad!
Brother! Brother!
Mom!
Mom! Please come.
Peace be upon you, obituary
announcement to the people.
Kannadi Vappa's family,
Sethuman's brother...
Syed Abu Tahir, Byroja
and Rabiya's father...
Mohammad Yousuf passed way.
Indeed, we belong to God,
and to Him, we shall return.
Our dear brother's funeral,
Peace be upon you, tomorrow 11.00am...
...his funeral will take place
at naina Mohammad mosque.
We request you people
to join us for the prayers.
Indeed, we belong to God,
and to Him, we shall return
Indeed, we belong to God,
and to Him, we shall return
From this life that's an illusion
the darkness disappears
Welcomed by the divine grace
opens the new light
Bathed in warm water
adorned with pure white cloth
sleeps my dear one
May you rest well, rest well
Wherever we arrived here from
Is where we go back now
We leave the branch we nested on
and now we go back
to the one who sent us
Clean up and join us quick for the prayer.
Abu Tahir, Please come here.
Peace be upon you.
When my father was alive...
...through his words or action...
...If he had hurt anybody...
...for God's sake, Please forgive him.
If he had borrowed any loan...
...as his son, I'll take responsibility.
Please pray for my father.
Peace be up on you.
God is the greatest
God is the greatest
God is the greatest
God is the greatest
- Prayer-
- Prayer-
Peace be upon you,
Sethuman.
Abu Tahir.
- peace be upon you.
- peace be upon you too.
Abu Tahir?
Oh my god!
Is this how I get to see you my brother?!
I sinned by shutting
the pit loom, that's why...
I couldn't be a part
of his last rites now.
Can't even see his face for one last time!
Life's cruel,
Oh my god!
Abu Tahir!
I couldn't stand by you in such a time!
Abu Tahir!
Dear brother, I couldn't
bear to see your face!
Please move, His friend is coming.
Dear Yousuf!
How am I going to bear this!?
Dear Abu!
Indeed, we belong to God,
and to Him, we shall return
- peace be upon you.
- peace be upon you too.
Did you eat?
No sorrow should last
more than three days.
Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam has said, right.
Be strong!
I spoke with uncle only once.
But, I believe he's as
good as my own father.
His last wish was to see us get married.
I wanted to start a business here...
...I was stubborn in settling here.
I feel I've lost my father
because of my stubbornness.
Dear.
We'll pray together.
Still...
How many will get the blessing
of passing away amidst a prayer.
At least we can console
ourselves thinking about that.
Abu!
Yes, aunt!
- Did you not sleep yet?
- I have to.
What did you do for the money?
What to do aunt?
To advance a span, and slide back a cubit.
You asked the whole town for
help but never thought of this aunt?
I didn't carry you in my
womb, still you are my son, Abu.
You and Ameer are same to me.
All this years being
separated from uncle...
...this is the only happiness
you have saved for yourself.
Please take this back.
You thought this is what will make happy!
Mom's on Iddah
(mourning period a woman must observe after her hurband's demise).
Can't they just wait four months?
We've explained it several times.
Do we even have to explain this?
Who knows what's in Abu Tahir's mind?
Brother-in-law.
It's really hard to bring
this up at this situation.
But we have no other way.
This isn't just about the two families.
Aneez's family is also associated.
We have to consider Aneez too.
Fine, first have a bite.
God willing!
We'll talk about it.
I mean, If our younger
son-in-law leaves to abroad.
It will take him a couple
of years to return.
His mother is also ill.
Brother-in-law,
It makes sense.
The groom has come on an emergency leave.
Get your younger
daughter married now.
She can also complete
her mourning period.
We can arrange Abu and Parveen's
marriage later in a grand manner.
Sahul?
How to marry off the younger
one while the elder one is at home?
The younger one is refusing.
What are you saying?
Wasn't Khairunnisa's
younger married off before her?
Such things are happening everywhere.
Many were married off
while my mom was mourning.
It is normal
when situation arises.
Hey! Why are you
causing trouble here?
If you want you can get
married, that's what we are saying.
Son-in-law.
You don't have to be angry.
Stay calm, Elders
are discussing, right?
We can't afford two marriages back to back.
We don't possess that much wealth.
trying to conduct both
weddings in one expense?
Confess that.
What pride in hiding it?
We'll take care of our brother-in-law's
marriage expense.
Demolishing old house and building
a two storey with foreign money...
...will make you proud?
Forgot getting beaten up for stealing?
Useless fellow!
You're crossing your limits.
Get out! Or else
I'll smash your face.
Hey, getting violent while speaking!?
Bringing disgrace to the family!
Look here!
There's no need for violence.
Your circumstances are yours!
And our circumstances are ours.
do not forget we are at a mourning house.
Hey Aneez!
Why are coming at us with rage?
Your mother will
get better and live.
Why don't you get married
after your return next time?
you are still young.
You haven't aged, right?
You mean like him?
Good! It'll look good.
When they are a couple, people
would mock them as father and daughter!
Hey Rabiya,
Don't go there.
- Elders are discussing
- Leave me, aunt
What's your problem with his age?
How disrespectful of you?
we decided to provide a
quality life to that poor girl...
- You're talking as you wish!
- Rabiya!
What are you doing?
Go inside.
Useless fellow!
What's this brother-in-law?
You're allowing him to
talk whatever he wants?
What do you think of yourself?
- Byroja, come in.
Incapable of arranging
two marriages seperately!
Don't talk about our family!
Go and speak to him if you dare!
Elders are talking, right?
Why are you girls behaving like this?
Would this happen
if Yousuf were alive?
Everything is because of you!
Why are you speaking like an idiot?
Go out, ruined everything!
Listen.
We didn't consider the age or your wealth.
Our daughter liked him.
We accepted.
Didn't resist.
God is watching us,
That's enough.
Peace be upon you. Coming,
I'll be there in few minutes.
Why are you still waiting? let's go.
- Come.
- leave me.
Idiot refusing to listen even now.
Get lost.
God only knows who'll
live and die until next time!
You all are concerned about
the person whos no more.
if you were considerate of my mom holding
on to her life to see me get married...
...you wouldn't speak like this.
I'm leaving.
Let my mother die!
Send her bier off well!
Why are you crying dear?
Go and meet Parveen.
- Abu!
- Mom!
Let the marriage happen
like it was planned.
That's your mom's wish.
Okay mom.
- Peace be upon you.
- Peace be upon you too.
Parveen.
I would like to have a
word with you Parveen.
Meet me at the library.
- You can go.
- OK.
- Peace be upon you.
- Peace be upon you too.
Marrying to help, like some charity?
I already wanted
to explain this.
Things got out of hand at
home, I did nothing Parveen.
Why didn't you do anything?
I didn't speak anything to anyone.
Why didn't you?
Why didn't you stand up for me?
Parveen, there's only
two days left for the wedding.
Let's forget that disaster.
This needs to be closed.
"In the end, we will
remember not the words of our enemies,
but the silence
of our friends" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Looks like a road block ahead.
Don't you understand what I'm saying?
there's a landslide, you can't go that way.
How many times do I
repeat, you can't go that way.
Sir, we have to reach Trivandrum airport.
If it's urgent go that way.
- You will get a pick up jeep to airport.
- Thank you sir.
God's will is not for
you to leave, Abu Tahir.
She must've spoken out of
anger, watch what happens...
...she'll call you right
before you board the flight.
Let's go back.
Aren't we just leather
puppets hanging by a thread
life offers hundreds
of dais and disguise
there could be none
who hasn't seen it all
Lone water Lilly in a lost forest
Light it's path to the nest, dear God
Shoal of fish lost in the mirage
Won't you stretch the
ocean to them, dear God
Aren't we just leather
puppets hanging by a thread
Who ends up with whom
is not an human decision
When the land
yearns for rain
You'll reach the road after a climb
,you'll get pick up to the airport.
clouds don't just pass
one is here to learn what life teaches
everything evolves and changes in time
Wisdom is born through tears
How are you?
All praise is due to God, I'm fine.
What about you?
Abu, I asked how are you?
You have such a beautiful voice.
It's taken so long for us to even speak.
- Peace be upon you.
- Peace be upon you too.
What is your name?
Answer him.
Haya Mariyam.
I'll go check on my bird.
What are you doing?
She has an elder brother.
Hey Fahath.
- Yeah.
- Come here.
Hey, you got a call.
Peace be upon you, dad.
He lives abroad.
We are not in speaking terms now.
How can just four walls become a home.
I initiated seperation.
'Khula' is an islamic divorce
procedure initiated by the wife.
To send off and to receive people to
foreign lands in search of a livelihood...
...around sixty vehicles cross this
hill route at TN- Kerala border everyday.
Travel is not a story of the traveler alone. it
is also of the people sending off and waiting.
This movie is a sincere dedication to those travelers, people
sending off and the HABEEBI's waiting for their arrival.
YTS.BZ
During the period of this film's storyline,
'KAPPALUKKU PONA MACHAN' song was popular.
To reflect those times, the
song has been used as it is.
There is no greater agony than bearing
an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou
What I have witnessed
and borne within me...
...a land, a family, a love,...
...and the intertwined lives of a
few others, I share with you here.
'My Dear'
'Kannadi wappa Manzil'
A three-generation home
Pit loom colloquially
referred as 'Kaakuzhi'.
Subaidha Beevi
Mohamed Yousuf's mother
Mohamed Yousuf
Head of the family
Sheik Uthumaan.
Mohamed Yousuf's younger brother.
Mammathu alias Maidheen Fatima
Mohamed Yousuf's wife
Rabiya
Mohamed Yousuf's daughter
Oh Almighty!
Why are you anxious?
as if it's your first child birth.
It's going to be fine.
(Folklore song on Prophet Mohamed believed
to have existed for over 400 years)
- Yousuf dear, he looks just like you.
- Yes mom.
May dear God bless him with a long life!
May the almighty accept.
God is the greatest
God is the greatest
There is no object of worship than God.
Kannadi wappa's family has been
entwined with the loom and warp...
...this boy was born
into its third generation.
He was lovingly named a Abu Tahir.
Not only Abu Tahir...
...but for every child born in that town...
...first lullaby was clicking
and thumping of the loom.
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
Wind, rain or land never
fails to show us you the One
There's none better than you to
protect and love us through this life
Abu, what's distracted you?
Remove the warp sticks and
attend your Madarasa class.
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
(Madarasa class)
'Quaid-e-Millat Charitable Foundation'
Like day and night he
created everything in pairs
He gave us the marital life
for us to cherish a relationship
Let us gather the good, wade
away the bad and create a bond of love
Together we shall get over
hurdles and rest ourselves at his feet
You are everything, I'm just the rest
On his path our lives
are like a blooming garden
We shall find happiness
when we seek his path
Oh Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
Any day gets better
when one thinks of you
Oh dear Almighty
The earth exists because of your will
Oh dear Almighty, the earth
exists because of your will
(Nagara drums to announce prayer)
(Azan opens)
- Hi sir.
- Hello.
- Sheik, you too now?
- What can one do sir?!
We can't depend on the loom
for our livelihoods anymore.
Many of us are wrapping up the warps
and get our passports to go abroad.
That's right too.
Four passport verifications just for today.
At this rate, many of you
would leave the town in a week.
We are left with no other option.
Sign here.
This is just formality, meet
the inspector tomorrow got it?
Sure sir.
- Here, for your son.
- You needn't have brought all this.
We have so many
relatives visiting...
...we don't seem to have
enough people to finish everything.
Nilofar come with me,
I'll show you something.
What is that you are showing her?
Girls listen, play only in our backyard.
Don't try to peep into the well.
There they go, we can't
get hold of them anymore.
Nilofar?
Nilofar, what are doing? come here.
Peace be upon you.
- And peace be upon you, too.
You sound enthusiastic!
Abu? here to help your dad?
Yes, uncle.
Here, have some sweet.
What is this Yousuf?
weaved Mosquito
net instead of a lungi?!
Brother, in all these days what
fault you found today? check again.
Ramasamy brother, have a look at it.
If you find that I'm wrong,
I'll rip my ear in return .
There's only thirty six.
Eye measures are better than tapes.
What the hell is this?
the measurements are off.
Where were you looking while weaving?
- Peace be upon you.
- And peace be upon you, too.
Are you doing good?
- Your son writes to you?
- Yes, he does.
Her weaving is threaded to perfection.
One should learn to weave like her.
Has there ever been a complaint
on her weaving? look at yours!
Here.
What are you waiting for?
Give me a hundred, need
to buy warp and threads.
Sales is dull these days, loom
machines have taken over.
In the time you make three
loincloths tiring on a pit loom...
...the machine throws
out produce in no time.
You brought bad quality
weave here in such times.
If you fail to deliver
best quality...
...Ill tear it to pieces
and hand it back.
You don't care about work
as much you about the money.
(Love song playing on radio)
The broker sent high
regards for our work!
You should've heard him!
Abu Tahir, Rabiya study softly.
Do you hear me? I'm talking to you too.
I'm coming.
Why are yelling now?
here have some tea.
Everyone is taking me for granted.
I had to face the
complaints and yelling.
He spoke ill to my face
while women were around.
You, why can't you do a decent weaving?
Idiot!
Letting your mind wander while weaving!
I've been put in a spot by God
to hear such sinister comments.
I Work my fingers to
bone and still get a earful.
Only after we get rid of this
trash, this family will flourish.
The broker was rude anyway.
why buy warps from him, then?
Why give backhanded comments?
talk to my face if you have to!
Whose doing the weaving here?
Brother.
I've asked bro-in-law Abdul Rahman
to arrange a Visa for me to Riyadh.
I'll be leaving soon.
(People requesting charity)
We are living hand to mouth,
please find another house.
Accept my apologies brother.
Even the little we get to
eat is because of the loom.
If you bury that to the ground...
...we will end up on
streets like that brother.
Is that what you are waiting for?
You put the frog under the rock
Kept the beetle inside a mango
As a symbol of your greatness
'Our Tamil is a language that
has all the riches' - Quaid-E-Millath
You created him our Nabi
May you bless our lives
Even the sea speaks your glory
Every life will seek your guidance
Yousuf?
For us men, we have places
to vent like this confluence.
Imagine women who weave
all day hurting their backs...
...have nowhere to vent.
Let go of what they say
out of sheer helplessness.
In our times we believed managing
with what we have was OK...
...these days they aspire more than that.
Why question one's needs?
Be patient, he's going out to make money.
Let him go.
Uncle, I want a bike and a car for Rabiya.
- then?
- Brother-in-law, eat on time.
- I will.
Write to us often.
You attend school without fail, OK?
Rabiya, here pack it.
- keep this too.
- Give.
Sister-in-law, don't
over pack cured meat.
What you are packing might
be enough even for my next trip.
You get going...
...what if it rains on the way to
the airport on Trivandrum road?
If the road gets blocked
then we'll be stuck there.
If we leave soon we
can pray at Bheemapalli.
For our people God has
blessed prosperity only in abroad.
Explain that to your sister.
Saligha...
Instead of just standing there,
go up and get his passport.
- Abu Tahir go get your uncle.
- OK uncle.
Chacha, uncle asked me to get you.
Chacha!
Yeah, I'm coming.
"O God, send blessings upon Mohamed,
O God, send blessings and peace"
God keep my son safe wherever he is.
May God guide you, have a safe journey.
Be smart and find your path.
Sethuman, Are you still upset with me?
No brother.
Don't spoil your health
running behind money, eat well.
OK brother.
If God wills it, you write
to us as soon as you reach.
- Write a few lines for me, your brother.
- I will.
Ok, travel safe.
After Sethuman left to Riyadh...
...for Yousuf the only hope in
his family was now Abu Tahir.
But Abu Tahir had his own dream.
Teacher?
Look what the cat dragged
in, the backbenchers!
- been waiting for you guys, come.
- Let go, stop pulling me.
- What's the chaos?
- I wanna leave.
What's stopping you, anyway
you've made to the door!
You move...
...who's that? come here now.
How nice of you to join us Abu Tahir.
Oh well done, now go ahead and read it.
'We will not chatter during class'
Didn't have breakfast? I heard nothing!
Nilofar, did you hear them?
Just say something!
Anandi?
- What about you?
- I didn't hear them.
Repeat again, Louder!
'We will not chatter during class'
Let's see if you follow what
you wrote, go to class now.
All this drama, just to get
a look at these girls!
What are you laughing for?
Listen to the class.
- Peace be upon you.
- And peace be upon you, too.
Abu Tahir?
Where is this boy?
My brother has come from abroad.
He's gone out with him, he'll come now.
Out?
My brother has brought
soap and medicated oil for you.
I know where your
brother might've taken him.
'Famous Travels'
Education?
He's finished tenth grade.
The boy looks young.
Meet Pandi from weldone studio...
...tell him you need a photo for passport
- OK
He'll take a photo accordingly...
...bring that to me, rest I'll take care.
Pandi, draw properly.
Even a real mustache would look
fake when compared to my work.
Even the Arab boss
will be astonished.
Dear why are you uptight, smile now.
(Eid Prayer)
Yes...
In those days when
the mosque's flag is up...
Mayil's dad used to
take care of everything.
My dad and his dad were close friends.
Muthumaari, look whos here.
Yousuf...
...just to enjoy Mammath
sister's cooking...
...I wish there were
festivals all year along.
Abu, I heard your uncle
made you get a mustache!
Weldone Pandi mentioned.
As if you care.
Muthumaari listen,
Mammath is his own sister...
...he cares genuinely for
his sister and his nephew.
Brother, leave Abu Tahir with me
I'll take good care of him.
Sure why not, Your husband has
invested in a coconut farm right?
ask him to transfer it to Abu's name.
I'll leave him with you right away.
I'll transfer it, he's my boy.
Yousuf...
...pit loom is not
flourishing these days...
...you let the warps
hold you back till now.
Let go off him, so he can
learn and earn enough.
Your life will get better
once he starts earning.
Listen Mayilu!
I don't wish him to earn for my sake.
He can go wherever he wants.
But everything has a timing and maturity.
Let him pursue his studies until then.
Which will also get him
better job opportunities.
Peace be upon you.
Saliha, how are you doing?
How's everyone at home?
I've sent some gifts for
you with Hassan brother.
Green is your favorite colour saree right?
Next week, Ali brother is
traveling from there to here.
ask weldone Pandi brother to take
a photo of you and send it for me.
I can't stop thinking about you.
What about Rabiya's wedding?
if God wills it, hope I
make it for the wedding.
I miss our town and people.
Life here is nothing
like it was back home.
You don't worry about the debts.
I'll work over time and pay it off.
You should eat well, OK?
Whenever you find time, send
me a cassette with your voice.
Keep me in your prayers,
peace be upon you.
Peace be upon you, too dear.
How are you doing?
Brother-in-law has gone to
Tenkasi with Mayilvahanan brother.
They're looking at a
good suitor for Rabiya.
Byroja is attending school.
If we have had a child, she
would also be in school by now.
When are you coming back?
I can't get your face out of my head.
My dear husband who's
left abroad to work on a ship
I'm yearning for you to come back
That's my only prayer day and night
The one who never leaves
my eyes and lives in my heart
If God wills, I'll be back soon
Will offer you everything
you've ever desired
Saliha?
Sister, I'm here.
Zeenath aunty has sent sweets.
Keep it in the kitchen, I'll take it.
OK.
- Abu Tahir, come up here for a moment.
- I'm coming aunty.
'Hand it to Sheik Udhuman in person'
Uncle from west house
is leaving to Riyadh...
Give this to him and say I
asked to hand it to my husband.
OK.
Understanding the pain of
separation while in love...
...this was Abu Tahir's turn.
Even after doing the
best like Yousuf wished...
Losing few marks in Math...
...Abu Tahir failed to get
through his 12th grade.
Nilofar with good grades
joined college in a nearby town.
Few of his mates left abroad to work.
...Mammath was sure to get a Visa send Abu
for to the same company her brother works.
Yousuf also felt this was the
right age for him to live abroad.
Like many in the village...
...if he leaves abroad, he has to part
ways with Nilofar, which was dreadful.
He wished to see Nilofar
as often as possible.
To enable that
thought, he found a way.
KDNL Arabic college.
So Abu, in the name of working you
are actually here to see that girl Nilofar!
I know you well.
Greetings to everyone...
...I heard kids in this Madarasa are fed
everyday by the people of this village...
...in the same way...
...few Hindu people
of this region...
...make the Ramadan porridge for
the Islam people who are fasting...
This is not just limited to this region,
it is the specialty of this country.
As the district education officer,
celebrating this independence day...
...with you makes me
feel happy and honored...
the Islamic community's sacrifice
during this country's freedom struggle...
...cannot be forgotten or
erased from the history.
Coexisting and living together is
where our country's freedom gets defined.
Come soon, how long
will you take for make up!
The boys are here on time no matter what!
Look at them all dressed
up to collect water.
These girls could go
out only in the evening.
these guys wait here
just for the girls to arrive.
We weren't any different in our times.
Where is Abu Tahir?
He said he'll drop the younger one
at school and go to the confluence.
Oh is it, fine.
He's been hanging around
at kalthaika and the lake...
...and the entire village
seems to know about it.
As if you aren't aware of it.
keep withholding information
from me, you will spoil him.
Good job!
How will he manage life later on.
Listen up, we need to invite
people for tomorrow.
By seven in the morning we have
to inform them not to cook at home.
Same way by twelve in the noon...
...you have to invite them for lunch.
Carefully inform everyone in the list.
Abu, invite each person on the list.
Check it over and again.
- Ok.
If not it'll lead to misunderstanding.
- Fine we can leave then.
- OK.
What are you looking for? Nilofar's address?
it's on my list.
Yeah? let's exchange the list.
How can I do that?
They've entrusted a responsibility
to me, how can I give it to you?!
Like beautiful music, may the
bride and groom have a blessed life
To exchange his list with Kalandhar...
...Abu Tahir had to
beguile him the whole night.
To speak or even to see Nilofar once...
...he was ready to trade his right arm. ,
Go on, inform her.
Peace be with you.
Peace be with you too.
You are invited for lunch at
the broker's house wedding.
You don't have to cook at home.
They asked for your sister to come along
as bride's maid, I'm groom's best man.
Oh God!
Wherever we are in this world,
will it be equivalent to this breeze!
Uncle is here.
- Abu?
- Uncle!
Look at you, all grown up! you good?
- Yes.
Peace be with you.
Peace be with you too.
- Rabiya?
- Uncle?
Dear Byroja, come here.
Go on.
It's your uncle.
You've seen him in photo, right?
It's alright, she'll eventually get along.
- Peace be with you.
- Peace be with you too Zeenath aunty.
- When did you arrive?
- Just now.
- How are you?
- All praise due to God, I'm fine.
- Dear, you fine?
- Yes brother.
Mammath.
It's juice, give some to
brother and to all the kids.
sister-in-law here.
Zam zam from Mecca, keep it safe.
Abu Tahir?
Informed everyone that
we're opening the carton?
Yes dad.
Mom, here.
Prayer beads and carpet you asked for praying.
- praise be to God
Byroja darling, come here.
Here.
- Go get it from you uncle.
- come here.
All of it just for you.
- OK uncle.
Do you like it?
- Yes dad.
Brother, here wear this watch.
- Why did you have to buy this?
- Wear it, It'll suit you.
My boss also wears a watch like this one.
Axe brand oil for the aunties.
Sister-in-law's daughter wrote
to me asking for yardley powder.
Mayilvahanam brother
asked for lights for his farm.
This is chokkampatti Hameed's.
He works with me, I have
to give it tomorrow.
One soap for everyone.
This is for my darling Abu Tahir.
Material for pant
and shirt, it'll suit you.
Elder son-in-law, this is for you.
Hero fountain pens, Rabiya is
as good as my own daughter.
I tried a lot to make it to your wedding.
I couldn't get off, my boss was strict.
This is for Rabiya, sister-in-law
and one for Saliha.
Not just the colour and
the prices are same too.
I searched entire Batha to get
same ones to avoid disappointments.
Mom, I already gave
you what you asked for.
Why do you keep taking
this one? give it here.
Hope I've bought something for everyone.
Uncle, I think aunty is upset.
Got a saree for me just
like everyone else, wow!
That's the reason behind your anger?
You didn't see the soaps and other stuff?
Oh yeah, as if I have none here.
Silly woman!
Chokkampatti Hameed parcel,
who do you think it is for?
- for whom?
- it's for you dear.
Only now you found love? stay away!
Where do you want me to go?
Wherever!
- I'll marry someone else?
- Yeah go ahead!
I'll also marry someone here.
Was it for this we were running
a family through cassettes?
I'm here only for a couple of months.
and you have a short fuse now!
Look...
...I bought this for you.
Someone might take it if not.
Didn't you see? my mom was already curious.
Which is why I packed it and
wrote someone's name on it.
Show me your hand.
Sniff it.
Smells nice?
Oh, yes it does.
Check this out.
This one's better.
- Peace be with you.
- Peace be with you too.
- Yousuf, how have you been?
- I'm good.
- Going to broker's house?
- yes.
On the way to Sambavoor vadakarai.
I came in as I got hungry.
Masood, get me two breads with curry.
- Don't forget to add the spicy curry.
- OK sure.
Yousuf, I heard your brother is
making a lot of money in Riyadh.
Are you still trying to
make a life with pit loom?
- Thank God and live your blessed life.
- Kadher...
Only I can paddle my canoe.
Whatever we earn is what belongs to us.
He earns well, he deserves a good life.
As much as I have the
strength and what's left of life...
...I should never become
dependent on anyone in this world.
That's been my constant prayer.
You are getting old, but your
stubbornness never grows weak.
God is more than sufficient.
- Sethuman?
- Abbas brother.
When you walk around, I could smell
Gulf perfume even from afar.
Yeah very funny.
Only we know the stench
behind this sweet smell.
appearances can be deceiving...
...like a poisoned chalice.
Abu Tahir, don't you have
to pick the food boxes?
yeah, I have to.
After so long a nice bath.
So, Sethuman staying
to going for another trip?
I have to travel a few more times...
...only then I can make
a decent living here.
If I'm not there, my
boss would be at a loss.
Why don't you sponsor a
Visa and take him along?
Oh, I already made those arrangements.
Now suddenly he says he's not interested.
If God wills it, next time I'll
drag him with me.
Abu, you seem relentless
about pursuing that girl.
Either express your feelings.
or stop pursuing her,
I'm concerned about you.
Why go behind a girl
who's not interested in you!
I might not know if Nilofar likes me...
...but she's aware that I like her.
That's enough.
Today, I'm going to meet
and propose my love to her.
This is trouble, I'm leaving.
Now it's you and town against you.
Hey, they've stopped tailing us.
Scaredy cats.
Look at them tailing
behind us all the time.
Like following the flag
during the Mosque festival.
If we trust them, they'll leave
us mid way and fly abroad.
True that!
Hey, Abu Tahir was behind
us carrying a soap with him.
No idea whose pot he's
gonna drop the soap into.
You guys have
applied that local talc.
I've applied foreign
talc my uncle gifted me.
Look at you dreaming he'll
drop the soap into your pot!
See, he would drop the
soap into Maimoon's pot.
Let him, like she has
Abu Tahir tailing her...
...won't I get a Abdul
Kadher who'll tail behind me!
Hey, what happened?
Look, he's dropped it into her pot.
Abu the quiet one, look what he's done.
Look he's dropped a soap.
So, Nilofar...
...if you take the soap with you...
...he would take it as an yes.
If someone spots you
with it, then it is trouble.
He might be watching us from somewhere.
Throw the soap away.
After dropping the
soap in Nilofar's pot...
...Abu Tahir was helplessly
waiting for a response.
Nilofar's uncle who's
returned from Kuwait...
... had organised prayers
at his newly bought land...
...to celebrate birth of the Prophet.
...Abu Tahir was elated thinking
he could express his love to her.
(MOULOOD - Poems
in praise of the prophet )
Azrath eat well, serve him some meat.
- Uncle, some water for Abu.
- In a minute Muhammad.
Nilofar serve some water to Abu Tahir.
- Has your uncle left after vacation?
- He's leaving in ten days.
Oh my dear
don't make me a scapegoat...
...leaving me in a soup.
Get off, we've arrived at her house.
Hey Abu.
What are you looking at? let's go.
Next month there are few shows.
Our confluence has
received three requests.
On commemoration of Prophet Muhammad's
birthday we are also part of the recital.
We have to practice and perform well.
Moihdeen, ask if he's in.
He's got his head in
the clouds these days.
Abu has been tailing behind Nilofar.
She's been eyeing me, I'm not the one.
Why are you lying?
She's from a better class.
Look at us, we are
delivering food in a Madarasa.
We wouldn't know if we would
have a next meal without this job.
Don't spoil Madharasa's honor.
If he continues like this...
...they'll end up like Kadher and Amina.
Firstly Kadher and Amina were in love.
But here, he's one trying to woo Nilofar.
Hope that innocent girl doesn't end up
in a bad situation because of him.
I heard aunt Amina
never gets out these days.
They did what they did
to keep her locked up.
I'm tempted to speak everything
that comes up in my mind
Your breath in the air
carries the smell of love
A loving heart is restless like
sail on a yacht in the ocean
I'm pleading for you to be my shore
You are the light I seek and I'm
reborn as the greatest form of love
You the warmth in my
conscience, piece of my soul
Embrace me warmly, my dear love
You the warmth in my
conscience, piece of my soul
Embrace me warmly, my dear love
Oh my dear
Oh my dear
Wish my existence
could utter a single word
the heart that's been
yearning for a millenium
even daylight sees the moon as
you've become my everything
You look like the full
moon on a dark night
This unhinged change has now arrived
Once the veil drops we
get to see the divine grace
You the warmth in my
conscience, piece of my soul
Embrace me warmly, my dear love
Hey, Nilofar's uncle is leaving to Kuwait.
They've booked Sait's van,
Nilofar inquired if you were his friend.
You are my life, you are my heart
You are my life, oh my dear
oh my dear
Trivandrum road.
'S' bend- Tamilnadu- Kerala border
You sinner, what sort
of songs are you playing?
Play Nagore Hanifa's songs.
Beemapally
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
What are you looking at?
shut the door.
Nilofar? what are you doing over there?
Oh God! your van cleaner
disguise didn't work then!
Abu, I have a nice idea
for you to marry her.
Stop running around her like an idiot.
Take a couple of trips
abroad with your uncle.
The rest will fall into place.
Later when you have
enough money and a job...
...not just to Nilofar's dad, you can
rightfully ask any woman for her hand.
Who would deny a groom who knows
how to take care of their daughter?
Anwar.
My dad after selling the warps...
...even though there
wasn't enough millet...
...he used to make porridge.
We used have one glass each,
that would only calm half our hunger.
After uncle went abroad,
we are eating well.
Aunty is wearing enough gold.
But the joy that lit her eye...!
What are you trying to say?
I'll get my Visa in a
couple of weeks, I'll leave.
Stop blabbering like this
and find a way to fly abroad.
What's living when
life itself is the price!
I don't want that Kalandar!
After marrying Nilofar...
...I want to stay here and
live a life within our means.
Abu whatever you are
saying sounds philosophical.
Would she be willing to
lead a small life within means?
First try to understand what's on her mind.
Nilofar?
Who is that?
Who is it?
Who the hell is it?
Nilofar?
Hey, Nilofar?
What was that sound?
Who is it over there?
- What are you hiding?
- Catch him.
Get him.
- He's running.
- what?
Give it.
Stop, who is it?
Why did you go to that house?
What are you hiding? give it.
I'll slap you across, turn now.
What is it? hand it to me.
What is it?
Get him Muhammad.
Ismail, Rafiq get him.
Get him, don't leave him.
(Chaotic chase)
Abu Tahir? it's you?
Peace be upon you, an important
announcement to people of the confluence.
God willing, on 26/06/2002 at our Mosque...
The festival Eid is being celebrated...
...during that time, from
all parts of Tamilnadu...
Standing in this wet place
has only given me athlete's foot
Here.
What happened brother?
The house has been built with a high roof.
And underneath this we have a spring.
Water stagnation in the
pit loom, what to do now.
Brother step aside, I'll take care of it.
Your brother will handle this.
Please dispose this off in the backyard.
Your brother will never get the point.
Why should we hold on to
this pit loom even now?
Ameer dear.
Come, Come to daddy.
Come!
Why are you going through
this pain sister-in-law?
You both are not as active as old days.
We don't hear the loom
sound in this village anymore.
We can't find people to prep
the raw material for us anymore.
What are you suggesting?
The kids have grown up.
Shouldn't we provide better for them?
Think about your brother's concern.
Only the dead are supposed
to be put in the grave.
But look at us.
Living in this pit while still alive.
We have the responsibility
to get Abu Tahir married.
Yes, Of course.
We've been through good and bad in
this house for the last three generations.
We'll see Abu Tahir's too.
Will this generation girls
adjust in this tiny nest?
Our lives had been condemned
with just the warp and loom.
Abu Tahir's friend is an engineer.
I've asked him to come tomorrow.
We'll shut the pit loom
and see what's next.
You're trying to go
against the grain.
All this arrogance raised
from the money you earned.
You all bury me first...
...before laying your
hands on the loom.
Making money and
asking to live without a roof!
- Things people say!
- Dad! Please wait dad.
Hey, Go have a look at the loading.
Yousuf.
Why do people go abroad
leaving their families behind?
To provide a better
life for their families.
What other happiness do they seek?
Sethuman also has equal
rights in that house, brother.
He's smart, he'll
somehow manage his life.
What about our Abu Tahir?
When are you going to get him married?
He's not getting any younger.
How do I go about it?
Whenever he comes during holidays...
He postpones saying he'll
marry after settling down.
He...
Hasn't moved on from that girl.
Listen, even you were
keen on marrying Kamila.
You were tailing
her for a while.
Did you marry her?
And what about you? Shenbagam,
Muthulakshmi... and the list goes on.
Yet he finally married me.
Ain't we happy now?
Find a bride and get Abu Tahir married.
Things will change
on arrival of a woman.
Go.
You are doing this so
Abu can have a good life.
One person leaving abroad means,
one pit loom in this town is shut.
The pit loom which survived on
the zeal of Yousuf was closed that day.
That was the last pit loom of the town.
The ancestral home
was brought down.
Tiles tradition took
over Yousuf's home too.
The town's livelihood raised through
the people who left abroad for work.
As pit loom lost its existence due to
the sudden growth of power looms.
Yousuf too was exhausted
amidst the rapid changes.
House's administration
was now transferred to Saliha.
For over three generations...
...the sound of pit loom that
their forefathers lived amongst...
Is still echoing in the ancestral
house is what Yousuf believed.
Did you find any bride for your son yet?
Not yet.
Let me know if there is
someone in your circle.
It was God's will that
I had met you today.
Yesterday we spoke about
my in-law's grand daughter...
...for whom we are looking
for a groom from a good family.
Get some of that ginger.
Is she a nice girl?
Educated?
In Tirunelveli college,
She has studied something.
Zeenath.
Can you put a word with
them about Abu Tahir?
Why are you hesitating to ask that?
I mean...
- If they bring up the past...
- Listen, past is past.
But...
Abu Tahir's... age might
be an issue for them
No, What about that?
Let's anyway ask them.
God willing.
He's visited over four or
five times during holidays.
You could've gotten him married then.
It's OK, let's see
what we can do.
Day after tomorrow...
She will attend the festival meeting.
You and Yousuf brother can meet
her and from there we discuss further.
- You will like her for sure.
- okay.
Teaching from the Holy book-
"In the name of God"
"The Compassionate"
"The Ever-Merciful"
"Indeed, We sent it down during..."
- Peace be upon you.
- peace be upon you too.
Abu has arrived.
Landed safely.
Heavy rain in Nedumangadu,
uncle. We are taking another route.
Be careful, Come slow.
Keep us in your prayers,
We will arrive soon.
Mammathu.
Our son has arrived, come.
'Add a spoon of pepper powder in the pan.'
Saliha.
Peace be upon you.
Peace be upon you too.
Did Byroja son's sunnah went well?
Praise be to god,
Went well!
It's not like the old times.
Went to Sankarankovil
Razzaq doctor, it was quick.
I Could neither attend Byroja's
marriage nor her son's Sunnah.
God willing, I will make
it to Abu Tahir's wedding.
God willing,
Book the tickets.
at the moment Abu's
marriage talks are going on.
Abu.
Listen to your father.
Your parents would wish to
see you get married, right?
You are also aging, by the way.
Brother.
You are the one who is taking
care of me and my children.
Wouldn't we wish to see you get married?
I've asked Mansoor brother
for the money I had given him.
I'm planning to open a
restaurant on south part of the land.
And stay back here.
Enough of being there.
Abu.
You too tried a lot things here.
Textile, sheep farms
you tried everything, right?
But nothing worked out.
Get married first and
then try any business.
How long will you think about the past?
By the blessings of God...
...everything seems to work in our favour.
Can you go and meet Parveen once, dear?
I've discussed everything with her.
You will like her, Abu.
There's still a life here
ahead of you to live
There is someone to shoulder you here
There nothing here
that wouldn't face change
Your day for change has now arrived
Hey you loner, don't yearn anymore
Don't look for the lost
and stop hurting, you loner
Change is the magical divine light
To live this life the way
it is, that's the way it is
Parveen?
- Where are you leaving?
- Mom! I'll be back soon.
The groom's side will call
now. What should I tell them?
Tell them we can
discuss after the Eid.
'God willing, a meeting will be held
tomorrow at 5.00 pm for EID at our library.'
(Bakrid prayer offerings)
Sethuman:
wearing the old chain?
She is our aunt. Speaking
with our uncle on video call
Do you want to see my brother's photo?
This was taken in Dubai.
- Look.
- Let me see.
Dear, Please move. He wants to see her.
Take care of my sweetheart, Abu Tahir.
Don't keep on chatting,
adorn her hair with flowers.
Is this the way to put? Give it to me.
Saliha didn't allow
me to pin the flowers.
Listen, they adorn the flowers to
check the length of the girl's hair.
This girl decided to pin
the flowers on the veil.
Aunty, you're really smart.
What Abu Tahir?
We went to see the girl, not to bring
her along. why are you waiting here?
You couldn't stay calm, can you?
How many calls did you make?
Brother?
Bride is beautiful and
is a great fit for you.
Took some photos of her.
It's in the gallery.
Take a look.
Why do you look sad?
You better gift something for me.
We've only adorned
her with flowers...
Nothing's fixed yet.
Don't overthink it.
Fine, let's get to the matter.
From our Kannadi vappa's home...
...Mohammed Yousuf's
son, for Syed Abu Tahir.
Residing on the south
side of Petta rice mill...
We are here asking hands of Shahul
Hameeds daughter Kathija Parveen.
Shahul, What is you opinion?
'Praise be to god'
Regarding this proposal...
...the decision is her's.
When it comes to marriage...
...the girl's opinion is important.
Shahul?
Why don't you ask her?
God willing,
I'll have a word with her.
Dear, Parveen.
What should I tell them?
What do you think, dad?
Already the groom has
crossed the marriage age.
Also they are new millionaires.
These things should
not bother your life later.
Your decision is final, dear!
(Arabic scriptures)
Yousuf.
Make the arrangements.
The girl has accepted the proposal.
'Anjuman Library and Islamic Center'
Mushraf.
- Yeah.
Can you keep these in the rack?
- How are you?
- I'm good.
You've been escaping marriage
with different reasons before every trip.
But it seems you're trapped this time.
Nothing like that.
Then?
I'll take leave.
Hello.
You want to tell me anything?
Hey, Meerasha.
It's clear that he leapt the wall.
What happened there?
Did you see anything?
What are you talking?
A young lad sneaking into a
house where teenage girls live?
Hey!
Don't speculate as you wish.
Don't forget you a
father of two girls.
If he had spoken with my
daughter this late at night...
...I would've have deformed
her by shaving her head.
Hey Meerasha.
What are you blabbering?
Blabbering? Ask
him. He'll tell the truth.
He went to her house
through my terrace.
He came out of her house when chased.
I saw him.
Was he there without
her inviting him over?
Abu Tahir.
What is this?
Hey, Why are you standing idle?
Tell something.
How will he speak now?
- Investigate the girl.
- Here. You can't do that.
Why drag in woman from my family?
She's innocent.
She is a college student.
She was studying in the terrace.
She heard a sound outside.
So she came outside. That's it.
Sulaiman, Keep quiet!
We are investigating,
everyone will be questioned.
Keep your pride within your
home, this is village meeting.
- Nasir!
- Yes!
Send your wife and ask the
girl what really had happened.
OK, dad.
I went there to steal.
I went to steal!
I went there only to steal.
I went there only to steal.
I went there only to steal.
Nasir come back, he turned himself in.
I went there only to steal.
I went to steal.
Went to steal.
I needed some money.
Hey!
If you need money you'll jump over walls?
He's telling a cock and bull story.
We can't tolerate this behaviour.
We have an eyewitness too.
He has also accepted his crime.
The Panchayath has
decided the following...
Until he agrees to a fine he can pay...
... he will be beaten on his
back with tamarind branches.
He... He hasn't stolen anything right!
Why are you trying to bail him out?
He himself has accepted his crime.
Why isn't anyone doing anything?
Do you think we are
all jobless to sit here?
Keep your pride aside
and accept the mistake.
Sit down.
Everybody sit down.
What pride, after
birthing a son who steals.
How dare you defend your thieving son!
- Hey!
- Sit down everybody!
- Sit down.
- Whom do you think you are?
- Sit down guys
- Sit down!
What we decide will
be the final decision!
You have to obey us.
one has to obey
the rules of this town.
Yousuf! This applies to you too.
Nainar?
Hit him!
Hey Nilofar!
Stop there.
Where are you going?
- Hey! Leave her.
- Please don't hit the kid.
You move away.
Sister!
- Mom! Don' hit her.
- Please don't beat the kid!
Mom! Mom!
listen to me!
Hey!
See her attitude!
I'll not spare you!
You wait and watch!
Hey!
Where are you going?
Am I the one who birthed you?
Satan!
Where are you going?
Go inside!
Hey! He's a man.
He can manage this
disgrace and get over it.
Us woman can't be like them.
Do you know what will happen if
he reveals this to the panchayath?
You will be deformed and doomed for life.
You're a disaster!
Why are you not listening to us?
Did we raise you to see you get doomed?
God!
We are women!
Our lives lie within these four walls
this is our home, world and everything.
Take off your shirt.
Fold your hands.
Bend down.
1000Rs fine!
I can't afford.
900Rs?
Can you afford?
No!
800?
Can't afford.
700?
No.
600?
Can't..afford.
500?
Can't afford.
- Can you afford 300?
- I can afford.
I can afford.
300 is affordable!
300 is affordable...
Yes!
Don't hit my son!
Please don't hit my son.
Enough! 300 is affordable!
Don't hit my son.
Your father already mentioned
about the incident briefly.
Your father was the one who
convinced me to marry you.
Do you know how much your father
and family spoke on your behalf?
I agreed for the wedding as I didn't
want to miss this beautiful family.
Make arrangements for the wedding.
While Love sings a lullaby
won't my wings learn to fly
Even while I soar in far lands, my
feet leads me home to your nest
Life is long and far, you are
the one who walks the path with me
In the desolation of desert,
you are a sprouting spring of love
In the never ending conversations,
words are becoming garlands of love
To suffice the thirst of a fish, arrived
the rainy cloud filled with love
"Everyone has the right to refuse any opinion. But no
one has the right to prevent its expression."- Periyar
In today's scenario there is a
need for the people to speak up.
From Inquilab's verses
Our voices might be tender!
Yet we have to speak up!
Yes! We have to speak up!
They like Rufina a lot.
- God has willed it
The groom has agreed to
marry in his next break.
I'll share the groom's
photo with you.
Dad asked if we could conduct
their wedding along with ours.
Love is what holds on
to the candle in a storm
When One fails and falls, it
holds on like a mother's love
In this forest of love, you are the
music from the rubbing bamboo trees
You are the one I've yearned
for as the rest of my life
Like wondrous light
that feels like a blessing
You my beloved, have fulfilled my gaze
Life is a sequel, it keeps
us curious of it's wonders
My desire to live keeps
multiplying, over and over
- How are you, brother?
- I'm good Aneez!
- How are the marriage preparations going?
- It's going good uncle.
Brother you wanna join me to courtallam?
- Sure.
Even the breeze feels like
cradle in our native.
Here.
Then, Aneez.
Planning to take Rufina with you to Kuwait?
God willing
That's the plan.
Have organised passport
and Visa for Rufi too.
Is there any idea of settling here?
Of course!
Who will not wish to be here!
I got back on an emergency
leave as my mom is unwell.
I have to get married
before I go back this time.
I don't know if my mom will be
alive when I come back next time.
Sir, order please.
One pepper chicken soup. One by two.
Okay sir. Then?
Will place order later.
- Excuse me!
- Yes ma'am
I'd like to have one chicken man-chow soup!
That's my favourite.
Did you see my instagram page?
Aneez is taking Rufina to Gulf with him.
Yes! He told me.
My translation work in Tamil.
'Two Ends of Shining Crescent'
Tagore-Allama Iqbal poetry.
Fine! What are you planning
to gift me for our wedding?
Women are supposed to
decide the wedding gift, right?
It has been two months
since his return, hasn't it?
We gave our money to your
husband as bank interest is forbidden.
He is not here now. Why
are you not understanding?
Ask him to get out here.
Why are you people creating a
problem when my husband is not here?
Why are you lying? Is he not hiding inside?
He is not here.
I'll see whether he is there or not!
You move aside!
- Move aside!
- Leave my hand!
- He'll be hiding inside
- Why are you barging in like this?
We should not leave without
getting our money back!
I've hidden him there only. Go have a look!
- Go! Go inside and search him.
- We should find him today.
Search under the
bed! In the kitchen?
Ate away our hard earned money!
This lying sinner is hiding somewhere!
- Didn't I say he is not here! Go outside.
- I'll find him for sure.
Go and check in the upstairs. Go fast!
Stop there.
Excuse me! He is not here!
Aren't you ashamed to lead a
life in others hard earned money?
Hey Mansoor!
- You're sitting here! You fraud!
- Take off your hands!
- Come downstairs!
- Take off your hands! Take off!
Did I run away somewhere?
- Come on! come downstairs.
- I'm in my house only. Leave me alone!
We don't want to
believe you anymore.
I'll not go without
getting my money back!
Come! Give us our money!
Give us our money back or else
the consequences will be worse!
Till yesterday you received
money from me, right?
That cap and beard is a disgrace on you
for cheating us! Are you a human at all?
What Rafiq?
Wait! We shall talk.
What are you trying to say now?
Masthan!
- We shall talk.
- We gave our money out of trust!
- Why are you being furious?
- We shouldn't spare people like him.
Call the police!
- yes get him.
I should be the one calling the police.
As you guys are threatening me.
you invested knowing about
the risks in the business, right?
Brother! Why are you lying?
Sulthan!
I received money from you the
same way I received from others.
I gave all the money to the
company with the same trust you had.
Because of COVID-19
The whole world is facing a huge loss.
At least give the principal amount?
My marriage is just one week away!
Abu Tahir! I don't have
money with me now!
If I get the money back... God willing!
I'll call you and return it at once.
You've cheated my husband's
hard earned money! you sinner!
You'll burn in hell!
You swallowed all my money.
All our hard work is wasted now!
You and your partners will rot to death!
Everybody come!
Let us all go to the confluence.
We can find a solution there.
Sounds like a king
and behaves like a devil.
We shouldn't let my father
know about Mansoor's matter.
OK.
these are
decent people, will somehow fix a deal.
Don't worry, God will make things easier.
Our Abu Tahir is getting married.
If you could finish the
deal soon, it'll be helpful.
last government
planned to build a Taluk office here.
which would've increased land value.
Working hard abroad...
...they invested that
money on these lands...
...everything's
gone waste, that stone is all we have.
One week is too less to get a deal.
(Syed Abu Tahir)
God has willed it. I thought you
came to invite me for your wedding!
But you are here for loan?
Abu Tahir!
I was also abroad for twenty years.
I own four shops now.
If we hadn't gone abroad what
would have been our town's fate?
Would we have been able
to study and shine here?
Why don't you consider
going abroad one more time?
Do you have to take a loan...
...and somehow start a business
here? why are you adamant?
Each time I travelled
I had a need to fulfill.
I had to pay the debts
of my sisters wedding.
Took my parents to the Hajj once.
To pay my share in building our house.
Most of my life went by like that.
Things are not the same
as they were in your uncle's times.
You can take a family visa.
Take your parents there and live happily!
Wherever we go for work around this world...
...our hearts and eyes...
...only seeks our hometown.
Abu Tahir!
You could've called me one week before.
My brother-in-law bought
10 cent land last week.
You have a couple of sites
behind Thaikka, right?
- Yes uncle!
- Near Jaffer's house?
Yes uncle!
You also own a house in central
street. A big house, right?
The rate you get for a plot in
that street is the best in this world.
You can sell it for a good price
And build two houses in the other plot...
...and rent them out.
- Rose decorators?
- Yes, uncle.
It should look as good as the
one done at the mosque, got it?
Cover the whole locality.
Okay uncle, as you wish.
Abu Tahir.
Come here.
What happened?
You seem to come and leave as you wish.
Your face looks so dull.
You're not even eating properly it seems.
Won't you share with your dad?
Come here.
Dear!
What happened? Please tell me.
I've lost all the money that
I gave to Mansoor brother.
ya God!
We've been cheated?
What about the marriage expense?
I don't know what to do dad!
Dad.
At the Thaikka site...
...we can build
a couple of houses.
We can rent one...
...we can live in the other one, dad.
What about the money?
I've had a word with uncle too.
He also agreed to the same.
Dad!
This...
...we'll sell this house.
(Azan call)
This house was once
where the looms flourished.
I was born listening
to the sound of loom.
I grew up listening to the same.
In this same house...
...let my bier be bathed
and sent off in peace.
(loom weaving)
Oh my god!
Dad, Please wake up dad!
Dad!
Dad!
Brother! Brother!
Mom!
Mom! Please come.
Peace be upon you, obituary
announcement to the people.
Kannadi Vappa's family,
Sethuman's brother...
Syed Abu Tahir, Byroja
and Rabiya's father...
Mohammad Yousuf passed way.
Indeed, we belong to God,
and to Him, we shall return.
Our dear brother's funeral,
Peace be upon you, tomorrow 11.00am...
...his funeral will take place
at naina Mohammad mosque.
We request you people
to join us for the prayers.
Indeed, we belong to God,
and to Him, we shall return
Indeed, we belong to God,
and to Him, we shall return
From this life that's an illusion
the darkness disappears
Welcomed by the divine grace
opens the new light
Bathed in warm water
adorned with pure white cloth
sleeps my dear one
May you rest well, rest well
Wherever we arrived here from
Is where we go back now
We leave the branch we nested on
and now we go back
to the one who sent us
Clean up and join us quick for the prayer.
Abu Tahir, Please come here.
Peace be upon you.
When my father was alive...
...through his words or action...
...If he had hurt anybody...
...for God's sake, Please forgive him.
If he had borrowed any loan...
...as his son, I'll take responsibility.
Please pray for my father.
Peace be up on you.
God is the greatest
God is the greatest
God is the greatest
God is the greatest
- Prayer-
- Prayer-
Peace be upon you,
Sethuman.
Abu Tahir.
- peace be upon you.
- peace be upon you too.
Abu Tahir?
Oh my god!
Is this how I get to see you my brother?!
I sinned by shutting
the pit loom, that's why...
I couldn't be a part
of his last rites now.
Can't even see his face for one last time!
Life's cruel,
Oh my god!
Abu Tahir!
I couldn't stand by you in such a time!
Abu Tahir!
Dear brother, I couldn't
bear to see your face!
Please move, His friend is coming.
Dear Yousuf!
How am I going to bear this!?
Dear Abu!
Indeed, we belong to God,
and to Him, we shall return
- peace be upon you.
- peace be upon you too.
Did you eat?
No sorrow should last
more than three days.
Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam has said, right.
Be strong!
I spoke with uncle only once.
But, I believe he's as
good as my own father.
His last wish was to see us get married.
I wanted to start a business here...
...I was stubborn in settling here.
I feel I've lost my father
because of my stubbornness.
Dear.
We'll pray together.
Still...
How many will get the blessing
of passing away amidst a prayer.
At least we can console
ourselves thinking about that.
Abu!
Yes, aunt!
- Did you not sleep yet?
- I have to.
What did you do for the money?
What to do aunt?
To advance a span, and slide back a cubit.
You asked the whole town for
help but never thought of this aunt?
I didn't carry you in my
womb, still you are my son, Abu.
You and Ameer are same to me.
All this years being
separated from uncle...
...this is the only happiness
you have saved for yourself.
Please take this back.
You thought this is what will make happy!
Mom's on Iddah
(mourning period a woman must observe after her hurband's demise).
Can't they just wait four months?
We've explained it several times.
Do we even have to explain this?
Who knows what's in Abu Tahir's mind?
Brother-in-law.
It's really hard to bring
this up at this situation.
But we have no other way.
This isn't just about the two families.
Aneez's family is also associated.
We have to consider Aneez too.
Fine, first have a bite.
God willing!
We'll talk about it.
I mean, If our younger
son-in-law leaves to abroad.
It will take him a couple
of years to return.
His mother is also ill.
Brother-in-law,
It makes sense.
The groom has come on an emergency leave.
Get your younger
daughter married now.
She can also complete
her mourning period.
We can arrange Abu and Parveen's
marriage later in a grand manner.
Sahul?
How to marry off the younger
one while the elder one is at home?
The younger one is refusing.
What are you saying?
Wasn't Khairunnisa's
younger married off before her?
Such things are happening everywhere.
Many were married off
while my mom was mourning.
It is normal
when situation arises.
Hey! Why are you
causing trouble here?
If you want you can get
married, that's what we are saying.
Son-in-law.
You don't have to be angry.
Stay calm, Elders
are discussing, right?
We can't afford two marriages back to back.
We don't possess that much wealth.
trying to conduct both
weddings in one expense?
Confess that.
What pride in hiding it?
We'll take care of our brother-in-law's
marriage expense.
Demolishing old house and building
a two storey with foreign money...
...will make you proud?
Forgot getting beaten up for stealing?
Useless fellow!
You're crossing your limits.
Get out! Or else
I'll smash your face.
Hey, getting violent while speaking!?
Bringing disgrace to the family!
Look here!
There's no need for violence.
Your circumstances are yours!
And our circumstances are ours.
do not forget we are at a mourning house.
Hey Aneez!
Why are coming at us with rage?
Your mother will
get better and live.
Why don't you get married
after your return next time?
you are still young.
You haven't aged, right?
You mean like him?
Good! It'll look good.
When they are a couple, people
would mock them as father and daughter!
Hey Rabiya,
Don't go there.
- Elders are discussing
- Leave me, aunt
What's your problem with his age?
How disrespectful of you?
we decided to provide a
quality life to that poor girl...
- You're talking as you wish!
- Rabiya!
What are you doing?
Go inside.
Useless fellow!
What's this brother-in-law?
You're allowing him to
talk whatever he wants?
What do you think of yourself?
- Byroja, come in.
Incapable of arranging
two marriages seperately!
Don't talk about our family!
Go and speak to him if you dare!
Elders are talking, right?
Why are you girls behaving like this?
Would this happen
if Yousuf were alive?
Everything is because of you!
Why are you speaking like an idiot?
Go out, ruined everything!
Listen.
We didn't consider the age or your wealth.
Our daughter liked him.
We accepted.
Didn't resist.
God is watching us,
That's enough.
Peace be upon you. Coming,
I'll be there in few minutes.
Why are you still waiting? let's go.
- Come.
- leave me.
Idiot refusing to listen even now.
Get lost.
God only knows who'll
live and die until next time!
You all are concerned about
the person whos no more.
if you were considerate of my mom holding
on to her life to see me get married...
...you wouldn't speak like this.
I'm leaving.
Let my mother die!
Send her bier off well!
Why are you crying dear?
Go and meet Parveen.
- Abu!
- Mom!
Let the marriage happen
like it was planned.
That's your mom's wish.
Okay mom.
- Peace be upon you.
- Peace be upon you too.
Parveen.
I would like to have a
word with you Parveen.
Meet me at the library.
- You can go.
- OK.
- Peace be upon you.
- Peace be upon you too.
Marrying to help, like some charity?
I already wanted
to explain this.
Things got out of hand at
home, I did nothing Parveen.
Why didn't you do anything?
I didn't speak anything to anyone.
Why didn't you?
Why didn't you stand up for me?
Parveen, there's only
two days left for the wedding.
Let's forget that disaster.
This needs to be closed.
"In the end, we will
remember not the words of our enemies,
but the silence
of our friends" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Looks like a road block ahead.
Don't you understand what I'm saying?
there's a landslide, you can't go that way.
How many times do I
repeat, you can't go that way.
Sir, we have to reach Trivandrum airport.
If it's urgent go that way.
- You will get a pick up jeep to airport.
- Thank you sir.
God's will is not for
you to leave, Abu Tahir.
She must've spoken out of
anger, watch what happens...
...she'll call you right
before you board the flight.
Let's go back.
Aren't we just leather
puppets hanging by a thread
life offers hundreds
of dais and disguise
there could be none
who hasn't seen it all
Lone water Lilly in a lost forest
Light it's path to the nest, dear God
Shoal of fish lost in the mirage
Won't you stretch the
ocean to them, dear God
Aren't we just leather
puppets hanging by a thread
Who ends up with whom
is not an human decision
When the land
yearns for rain
You'll reach the road after a climb
,you'll get pick up to the airport.
clouds don't just pass
one is here to learn what life teaches
everything evolves and changes in time
Wisdom is born through tears
How are you?
All praise is due to God, I'm fine.
What about you?
Abu, I asked how are you?
You have such a beautiful voice.
It's taken so long for us to even speak.
- Peace be upon you.
- Peace be upon you too.
What is your name?
Answer him.
Haya Mariyam.
I'll go check on my bird.
What are you doing?
She has an elder brother.
Hey Fahath.
- Yeah.
- Come here.
Hey, you got a call.
Peace be upon you, dad.
He lives abroad.
We are not in speaking terms now.
How can just four walls become a home.
I initiated seperation.
'Khula' is an islamic divorce
procedure initiated by the wife.
To send off and to receive people to
foreign lands in search of a livelihood...
...around sixty vehicles cross this
hill route at TN- Kerala border everyday.
Travel is not a story of the traveler alone. it
is also of the people sending off and waiting.
This movie is a sincere dedication to those travelers, people
sending off and the HABEEBI's waiting for their arrival.