Outcry (2025) Movie Script

BIDAD
Can we do another take?
I can sing better.
No, it's great.
The artist
has already made his recording.
All we need is a female harmony.
Just one more, I'm sure I can do better.
No, that was great. Listen.
Thank you for being
The world is ours
I couldn't even hear my own voice.
It was drowned out by his.
My being there was pointless.
That's how it is.
There's nothing to be done.
You're a backup singer.
Backup singer, you're kidding?
It's hardly singing.
What does it matter anyway?
If it's a man or a woman singing?
That's not up to me.
All I know is that a woman's voice
can't be as loud as a man's.
That's the law.
Can't it be louder?
Louder? Aren't you listening?
I said
it can only be in the background.
It can't stand out.
It must blend in.
The voice can't be identified as female.
Then why have one?
If you can't hear it anyway.
Stop with your questions.
Mirzai, it's lunchtime.
Your attitude is inappropriate.
I'm just doing my job following the law.
Stop with all your "why"'s.
I've tried everything,
nothing works for me.
Be grateful for what you do have.
It could be taken away.
So what?
- I sent my demo.
- It's our lunch and prayer time.
You don't like singing in a choir,
is it my problem?
Is that my fault?
Give me a break.
I don't like singing
with so many people.
Who should I tell?
You can't even hear my voice.
- Who cares?
- I do, I want to sing alone.
- Is there any way?
- It's not up to me.
If not the choir,
try women only concerts.
You sound like you don't live here.
Go and complain to the lawmakers.
I don't want to be illegal.
I've tried everything.
I've come here like a fool
to find a solution,
you're just trying to get rid of me.
I did what you said
but it's pointless.
I just want to work.
That's all I have.
Singing is my life.
What are you after?
Trying to change everything
on your own?
Garbage night.
- Hi.
- Good evening.
- Things OK?
- No answer.
Bring me the garbage,
I'm not coming back.
Fine.
Homi?
Homeyra?
Why didn't you open?
Mom?
You're in the shower?
Are you drinking again?
- You're pretending to shower?
- Why did you come in?
You're drinking in the bathroom.
That's disgusting.
You took the other keys.
You left me no choice.
You promised me last night.
You swore on my life.
- You're stupid!
- You said you'd stop!
You didn't last a day!
I said I'd stop
but I didn't say when.
I'll have to drag you to bed again.
- You're so pathetic!
- Stop pissing me off!
If I want to drink on the toilet,
who's gonna stop me?
Seti! Please don't, sweetie!
Seti!
Give it back! I don't have anymore!
Seti, I'm begging you, sweetheart!
- I promise...
- Don't promise!
Let me go!
I'm going to die!
WOMEN ONLY CONCERS. KHADEM
Hey, there's a line!
- Your ticket.
- I'm here to see Ms Khadem backstage.
It's just a concert!
- Leave your phone.
- Really?
- Your surname.
- Kakavand.
No photos no video.
Go in.
What's going on?
Why are they getting undressed?
There are only women here.
They'll start dancing soon.
Is this a wedding or what?
Where are the others?
The audience is ready.
There's an inspection.
Why? There are only women here.
Who knows?
Open the door.
Mr Mohammadi!
Park the van down here.
What's the van for?
An escape plan, if we need it.
You can go in.
It's nothing personal.
If they don't comply,
the show will be cancelled.
Keep me informed.
Did you hear him?
The following modifications
must be made
if you want to go on stage:
First, the poem:
"Tell me, my man"...
This has a sexual connotation.
The word "man" must be changed.
What do you mean?
Find another word.
You can't just change a poem!
Just this one word.
"My chain".
"My pain", whatever you want.
It doesn't matter.
Then the makeup.
This lady has too much eyeliner.
These earrings have to go.
- What if I wear a shawl?
- Show me.
These instructions are confidential.
Put on a brooch.
If you don't comply fully,
there will be no show.
Do you accept whatever they say?
You too will get used to it.
You'll toughen up.
Tell me, my pain
Speak to me of the nature of love
My rebel is back! What's up?
- What's up?
- All good.
- Turaj is safe?
- Lock it up.
Once they stole him with the lock,
poor thing.
It's safe here.
Why do girls give names to their things?
What's it to you?
I missed you too.
- Liar.
- Harsh.
- How is it tonight?
- Full.
All I want is to get my voice out.
It's chocking me.
Let's go.
I could have prepared a set for you.
Leave it. Nobody cares.
They're here to eat and laugh.
No one's watching this poor guy.
But it's fine by me.
I just want to perform.
Underground, above ground,
in the ground, whatever.
- Is there a mirror?
- Over there.
I can't just sing on Instagram at home.
It's not enough.
I'm addicted to the stage.
Even if it's a karaoke
while they're eating.
I know it's not glamorous
to be dinner entertainment,
but it's better than nothing.
You see, they give you so little,
you're happy with crumbs.
It's our right,
they act like they're doing us a favor.
It may look small-time,
but some big names got their start here.
People get spotted here.
And then they take off.
Cool haircut.
I like it.
You look hot.
But harsh.
Smokey eye-shadow,
dark, brooding.
See.
Amy's Back to Black .
- Exactly.
- Kaveh...
- Seti?
- Nervous.
You've got this, don't worry!
I'm off. You enter back there.
Give yourself a hand.
Give it up for Aria.
Tonight, we have a surprise.
Join me in welcoming
the great singer Seti.
Don't move!
Stop!
Stop!
Don't run!
Stop, I said!
Stop!
[Business closed as disciplinary action
for non-compliance]
Still hungry?
You're gonna explode.
Ugly.
Come on.
Amazing.
Sorry.
Love it.
Hi.
How are you?
- Where are you?
- You see?
- Everyone's tagged me.
- Just asking.
- That's not what I meant.
- I've gone viral.
You're being cautious.
Honey.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry, forgive me.
It's me.
You could at least wriggle.
Stand up.
I need your support.
You sound weird.
Like it?
You sound hoarse.
You idiot...
It's my time.
She's never home before 11.
Don't worry.
Come whenever you like.
Come, I have a surprise for you.
Why would you say that?
Sounds like you don't wanna see me.
Have you eaten already?
I can bring you something.
We haven't eaten either.
I can make you whatever you want.
OK, don't go to bed hungry.
Say it.
I want to hear "Homeyra dear".
Come on.
I'm begging you, say it.
I won't hang up.
Go to sleep.
I'm with you.
Good night.
Is it you?
Your singing is amazing.
- Thanks.
- You're so brave.
- Bravo.
- Bye.
You're scared.
Yes, you are scared, daughter of Iran.
Set things on fire,
it's what you do best.
They really call you "daughter of Iran"?
I'll tell them to call me
"daughter of Homeyra".
- Not tonight.
- Let go.
- Please don't.
- Trust me.
I'll be careful.
Let's have fun tonight.
We're celebrating!
I'm toasting to your success!
I'm so happy.
Things are looking up, baby.
I was bawling
when I saw your video
with all these people watching you.
I tore it up last night.
People couldn't believe
a girl was singing on the street.
Your singing gives everyone
goosebumps, my little chicky.
We hear your pain.
May I remind you
you're the cause of the pain?
May I remind you I've been singing
to you since you were born?
You were surrounded by music.
And now it's paying off.
We're really the same, you and I.
We're really not the same!
Back off, mom.
Look, the likes are pouring in.
I'm breaking the Internet.
I'm everywhere.
Seti, more Seti...
I'm all people are talking about.
It was unbelievable.
I was singing with tears in my eyes.
I was singing my heart out.
Why didn't you invite me?
I would have loved to see you live.
- Next time.
- Answer my question.
Next time it'll be better.
I'll behave,
I'll wear whatever you want.
I'll blend in with the crowd.
Even that is not possible.
Am I such a wreck?
I know you're ashamed
to introduce as your mother.
But I could just be one of your fans.
Don't be dramatic.
You don't get it.
Of course, I never get it.
- You're the know-it-all.
- Hey, give me a hug, Mom.
Don't pity me!
Don't treat me like a child!
I get it, I'm nothing to you.
Stop spiraling,
we were having fun for once.
I'm not having fun!
- I'm not!
- We were celebrating me!
- You don't want me to come!
- You're impossible.
You're ashamed of me!
- Stop it!
- Stop what?
I was going to play music
for you idiot!
To celebrate you!
Dance for you!
- Let's dance!
- Stop it!
- I'm okay, Seti, I promise.
- Stop it!
Let's play a game!
Here, you drink too.
She won't drink, what a good girl!
She won't drink.
Let's see who can hold it the longest.
You win! That's enough!
I used to sing too.
I sang well and danced even better.
But it all went to shit.
I messed up my life!
Because I had no one to support me.
You're lucky to have me, you bitch!
Don't you see?
I sacrificed everything for you.
Where are you from, pretty girl?
Look at me.
Look.
Look at me, sweetheart.
You're a hottie!
- Stop.
- Don't touch me.
Break it up.
Break it up. Don't film.
- What are you filming?
- Give me my phone.
- I said pack it up.
-Is it a crime?
Don't touch me!
I said don't touch me!
Give that back!
You jerk! Give it back!
Get up, let's go!
Now, that was a trip.
You hit a cop?
You roughed him up.
I hit this and you hit a cop.
How did you do that? He went flying.
Straight to the chest.
This is homegrown, organic.
Not the chemical stuff from the streets.
Good for you.
So you do talk.
I was wondering.
My profile doesn't match your standards,
so we can't chat?
Seriously, found a country
and I'll come seek asylum.
- I will.
- The way you pushed the cop...
Would your refugees get benefits?
Housing, passport?
Check out those straight teeth.
Singers need it,
when they open up to crow.
Drop me here.
Thanks for saving me.
Really?
- I'll walk.
- Sure.
Don't say goodbye.
I hate goodbyes.
Me too.
Goodbyes upset me.
Upset you?
Really,
leaving now is fine with you?
Deep deep down,
you wouldn't regret it?
You wouldn't feel anything?
No.
Can you reach it, you need help?
- Reach what?
- That.
Wow, I can't believe it!
When did you pick up Turaj?
Ask me to stay.
You want to stay.
Ask me.
Say you feel safe with me.
What are you talking about?
That's why I saved you.
That's the kind of thing I want to hear.
- OK.
- Go ahead, then.
It's like, what's-her-name, Tokyo
who told the Professor
"You're my guardian angel."
What?
You watch it in English.
I'm not like Tokyo.
Tell me with your own words.
I need to hear it.
I officially grant you asylum.
Ready to immigrate!
Check out my aim!
Impressed?
- Don't need to pee?
- No.
I love how you say no.
It turns me on.
Look at you, posing like a firefighter.
You're just a piece of shit.
You didn't fight the police.
You're just taking the piss.
If you have to go, don't be shy.
I don't mind.
Make yourself at home.
Why are you like this?
Like what?
I don't know, you're different,
not like the others.
There's enough of the others already.
What's your name?
Why?
Why?
You bring me up here
and you pee in front of me
and you won't tell me your name?
You're a weird one, aren't you?
Just enjoy.
I'm a rare sight.
Like a shooting star.
I appear, I shine and I'm out.
Enjoy.
You shine and then you're out?
You have such a beautiful voice
but your name!
I know.
It's so ugly it's beautiful.
There's enough pretty names.
Your voice, you know...
It does something to me,
I don't know what.
What? Tell me.
It moves me,
it stirs something up.
When you sing,
it feels like a bomb going off.
An explosion inside of me.
I overheat when you sing.
That's giving me the chills.
That's love.
Without a doubt.
When you get the chills,
it's love for sure.
Pure love.
Just...
don't get arrested.
If ever they get you...
For now, anyway,
so far so good.
I'm here.
Let's enjoy.
Carpe Diem , I have it tatooed here.
She coughs like a kid.
That's enough, pass it back.
Now we're all set.
It's time to take a vow.
A vow to what?
That you pee too.
I don't have to go.
It doesn't matter.
You have to concentrate.
Go over there, focus,
it will happen,
you just have to want it.
You know what?
I've wanted to do this forever.
Come up here with someone I like
and piss on the rooftops of Tehran.
What?
It says: "We didn't know now"?
Not now,
"We didn't know how".
- You know how?
- To what?
To pee!
Is this what you're into?
You're going?
Hey, I'm coming to your place
and I still don't know your name?
Call me "Hey you".
It's how you get someone's attention.
I like Hey you.
Guess which one it is.
That one.
Hey-you-darling.
Is that your place?
No answer?
I'm mysterious.
It's the very last one.
I'm sure of it.
The last one!
Doesn't it hurt?
It does hurt,
but the pain gets addictive.
Seriously?
You are really tempted to try it,
aren't you?
Don't you get sick of them?
They become your children.
Do you get sick of your kids?
What's this, down here?
They're plants. Do you garden?
What kind of plants?
I have a Sativa, an Indica...
Which one do you mean?
- This one, down here.
- Which one?
This one.
You're hot.
Am I hot too?
You?
No, lukewarm.
I'm not bathwater!
I'll set these out.
I'll bring you my six-year-old baby,
you're gonna trip.
This is only for VIP guests.
Just smell it.
I wish you'd only sing.
And you'd sing your "no"s.
Hey-you-darling...
Hey-you!
Hey-you!
You must be careful...
Hey-you-honey...
Do I look pretty?
Now you're in my crosshairs!
Gorgeous!
- Oh, he's so cute...
- Where did you find my pants?
Where've you been hiding?
Is that me I smell on you?
Perfume is like a music you wear.
Where did you get that?
- Have you met my son?
- It's him?
He's on my neck.
Because of the wings,
I thought he was dead.
These are his wings.
I'll die before him.
I couldn't bear the loss of a child.
- OK, give me this.
- Come here, big boy!
If you like watering,
come check this out.
These ones aren't worth it.
- Come.
- Where?
To a whole new world.
Come on, hose.
Listen, I don't want to lecture you,
but...
You'd better not.
Watch out for Hey-you's sake.
I'm begging you.
If they catch you, it's game over.
I love cocky girls.
Cocky?
But you can't win this fight alone.
They just won't let
an Iranian girl sing.
- It sucks, you know why?
- Why?
We're shit out of luck
here in the fucking Middle-East.
You're just a scaredy-cat
from the eighties.
- You're just out of your mind.
- What is this?
This is my temple
I can't wait to show you.
Prepare to be amazed.
Come in, check this out.
Hey-you...
you grow weed?
This is my daughter.
What are you talking about?
This soil is blessed.
Look how beautiful she is.
You see her?
My sweetie.
I need to water it like this.
In little bursts.
Don't let it run.
Hold on, it's her music time.
Shh...
We should only hear the music.
Give me this.
Close your eyes.
Just close them.
Relax, you're OK.
And for your outfit,
don't pick anything vulgar.
Don't show too much skin, I'd be pissed.
Chic, original but understated.
Got it?
Should I get insurance for my throat?
Why not?
I'm worth it.
As long as you don't get insurance
for your other orifices!
Shut up!
I'll coach you through it.
You have to say used to be no one.
You came from the streets
and you made it to the top.
Suffering is woven into your sound.
This is important.
Are you taking notes?
Today it's flowing
but tomorrow I'll have forgotten it.
You have to memorize this stuff.
You can't have note cards
on stage, it's unprofessional.
I'll customize the speech for you.
The whole audience will be tripping.
'Cuz who are you?
What do you mean?
Who are you to customize my speech?
At least, I'm an outlaw.
What have you done?
I screwed it up.
Did you put Grammy then?
Do you want me to sing?
You're OK?
Sing something Iranian.
For the one who loves only my voice.
My voice but not me.
Hey-you.
Hey-you-honey.
You're sleeping?
You had people over?
Was it fun?
You could have cleaned up, you know.
Say something.
Ask me where I was last night.
If I'm OK.
If I'm alive.
Be a mom for a change.
Did you hear what happened last night?
You don't know?
Is anyone home?
The cops in the street, the fight...
You don't know what I did?
It went viral.
Did you make a fool of yourself again?
He came, he went.
He left you a wreck.
He didn't even stay.
You think I'm an idiot?
I know everything but say nothing.
Respect yourself.
Why must I come home to this shit?
Why don't you know
what happened to me?
- Miss Seti?
- Coming.
Mrs Khezrabadi?
Why am I so alone?
I have to scrape you off the floor
over and over.
Seti Kakavand? Don't move.
Get down.
Check the rooms!
- Let me go!
- Stay still!
Stay down!
Give me your hands!
Mom!
Stop resisting!
Check the bedrooms.
Please Mom, please!
In the bedrooms!
Laptops, hard drives, everything!
I'll break your arm!
Laptop, tablet,
cellphone.
I said stop moving.
- Case...
- Get up.
Hurry up.
- Mom!
- This way.
Take her.
Homeyra!
Why don't you get up?
Don't just watch, do something!
Let me go. Mom!
Go!
Miss Seti, I'm so sorry,
I didn't want to knock.
They made me do it.
Forgive me.
I'm so sorry.
Don't let them take me!
- Please!
- Get in!
We let you do what you wanted.
Come, go, laugh.
We even allowed you to sing.
You hear me?
Don't think for a second
we didn't see you running wild.
We had our eye on you.
But you went too far, young lady.
What have I done? I'm going crazy
locked in a room on my own.
- You'll get used.
- All I did was sing...
Don't turn around!
Am I really
this country's biggest problem?
I didn't mean to hit the officer,
it was an accident.
I sang in the streets because
you didn't give me any other choice.
My voice is everything to me.
We are each born with a gift.
I don't know how to do anything else.
The people are with me.
The whole world will be against you.
Put your head down.
Head down!
Go.
Personal belongings.
Watch.
Earrings.
Necklace.
Your piercing too.
Shoes.
Go over there.
Back up.
Get undressed.
Get undressed.
I don't dare.
You don't mind getting undressed
elsewhere. Hurry up.
Take everything off.
Underwear too.
I'm embarrassed.
Take them off.
Why a photo?
So you don't go off
and say we tortured you.
Turn around.
Turn around.
Spread your legs.
Wider.
Sit down.
Sit.
Get up.
- Sit.
- I can't, it hurts.
Stand up.
Sit down.
- My back...
- Stand up.
Sit down.
- I feel dizzy.
- Stand up.
This isn't your first time!
All women get their periods!
Anne Shirley
I can't breathe.
Her appointment is at 10.
- To hear her charges?
- Yes.
Hold on, I'll go see.
Go in.
Sit down.
You are charged as follows:
Breach of the peace,
moral infraction
in the form of public singing,
physically aggressing
a uniformed officer
inciting an illicit assembly,
publication of indecent sounds
and images on social media.
You are temporarily set free on bail.
Until your court date
and then your sentence are determined.
Was it you I heard...
speaking behind me?
It was your voice.
Sign here.
Come on.
Until your court date, you'd better
stay off of social media.
If you don't, it's at your own risk.
Don't make me regret this.
Tell your mother hi for me.
She regrets her actions.
She was careless.
The authorities were indulgent with her.
My daughter
has no foreign connections.
Stop.
She loves Iran.
I'll explain.
She isn't opposed to the laws
of her country nor sharia law.
She's very grateful
for the Islamic mercy
she received.
She can no longer
be in contact with you.
To protect her mental
health and wellness,
she's stopping all of her activities,
closing this account
and withdrawing from social media.
She wishes you well.
Homeyra Khezrabadi,
Seti's mom.
My little worm.
As soon as I turn around,
you make a cocoon?
You're hiding in there?
I can't see you...
Seti...
Seti...
My sweetheart.
Come on honey.
Let's enjoy breakfast.
Don't do this, please.
My chicky.
I made you eggs and bacon.
You poor thing,
God knows what you ate over there.
Come on, my love.
We'll sit down just the two of us.
Open the door, Seti.
My sweetheart.
My pretty girl who I adore.
You look thin, sweetie pie.
Come and see the spread I made for you.
My sweetheart.
Come.
See? Just like a good mom.
Are you happy with me?
What's a mom supposed to do now?
Tell me.
I don't know. Prompt me.
Come on.
What a lousy mom I am.
I've been useless.
This is when you say:
"Not at all, my sweet, mom.
"You're wonderful.
"Not like the other moms,
"more like a cool girlfriend".
Say that.
You won't say that?
Talk to me, Seti.
Look, I've been sober for 9 days,
not a drop."
I poured it all down the drain.
Congratulate me.
I did it for you.
I was going crazy without you.
I never did much for you.
I owed you this at least.
Sweetheart, look at me
Don't do this to me.
Take pity on me.
You haven't looked at me
since you arrived.
I swear
I did everything I could
to get you out of there.
I'd have rather stayed.
I mean it.
It'd have been
less humiliating than this.
I'd rather have died there.
Don't say that, honey.
Everyone's going to forget
about that video.
Why did the ins...
the inspector
smile and say,
tell your mom hi for me?
Why did he say "your m..."
"mom" with that tone?
How did you make bail?
We have money?
We own property?
Do you think I'm an idiot?
He wasn't subtle, you know?
You don't know what it's like
to hear that about your mom.
I did whatever I could.
He made a fool of me.
He forced me to make that video.
Without that, you'd still be locked up.
You have no idea what I went through.
Never mind.
It's you who counts,
who deserves better.
I got you out.
He dared to imply...
that it's thanks to my mother
that a fool like me gets to leave.
- What did you do?
- What I had to.
I have no one but you.
I did it for you.
Don't you see how it feels
to know he screwed you?
My sweetie...
Get out of here, "Seti's mom"!
You disgust me.
I alm... most vomited.
- I'm sorry.
- "She regrets her actions".
"Homeyra Khezrabadi, Seti's mom."
- Forgive me
- Gross.
Go see how they're all...
bashing me.
I was finally going somewhere.
People thought I could sing...
You will sing.
I was making it happen on my own.
Something unheard of.
Something no one else dared to do.
And now, everyone forgot I even exist.
Like I was never there at all.
Look at the state I'm in.
- I can't... can't talk.
- It will pass.
How will I sing?
- I'm back to being the poor...
- I'll take care of you.
... kid in need of a speech therapist.
- I'll take you.
- I'll have to...
... bust my butt
to get a few words out.
I'm leaving this shit hole!
Don't go!
I don't want you!
Leave me alone!
And what about me?
You know nothing
about what I had to endure!
He threw himself at me like a beast.
I still smell him on me.
It won't wash off.
I disgust myself.
What else do I have but my body?
For my child, I'd degrade it.
I never wanted you to know.
Now you hate me.
Don't do that! Careful!
Take it out on mine!
Yours is too valuable!
Isn't life magical?
I happen to meet you again.
A leaf doesn't randomly
fall from the tree.
You, you're always on my path.
When you came, I didn't get it.
It's only when you left that I got it.
I know how it sounds.
But it's true.
You're amazing, kiddo.
You blow my mind.
You're the talk of the town.
I told them we were together,
we had a blast, we gardened.
They didn't believe it
coming from a loser like me.
I'm like a neon light.
I flicker then I'm out.
I know I messed things up
the other night.
I lied when I said I saw you by chance.
I've been hunting you like a dog.
Looking everywhere, I had nothing,
no address, no phone number.
But I looked everywhere.
I said,
I won't let this kiddo be lonely.
That's it.
Why would you stay?
You have to leave.
Quietly.
Even better,
we leave together.
At the embassy,
you'll explain everything.
You tell them what went down.
Though they're so good
they'll know it all already.
But...
tell them anyway.
The flight,
the destination,
the jetlag, the insomnia...
the real deal.
All set.
Don't get me wrong
when I say let's leave together.
I'm not being a bum.
I'd carry your bags.
And if you go alone, it's OK,
I'm still here for you.
If you make it, it's like I've made it.
That's how I feel about you.
With or without me,
you have to go, you'd rot here.
I won't rot.
What can you do?
You have wings?
You'll just fly away?
I might.
Well,
we'll see.
Please,
don't show me this "Grammy goes to",
I'm embarrassed.
I messed everything up
the other night.
That was one of my bad nights.
I'll fix it for you, don't worry.
I love that it's crooked.
Don't you get it?
I don't like pretty things.
I loved giving you my hand
and you messing it up.
I don't regret it.
You're wise beyond your years.
If only my brain worked like yours.
I bliss out with you.
Really,
when you got caught,
I caught fire.
I felt
the rage in my throat.
I said to myself,
"Leave this kiddo alone,
" She doesn't deserve this,
she'll break."
I did everything I could think of.
I tried to work my connections.
But who am I kidding?
I'm nobody on this earth.
My uselessness
becomes obvious with you.
You fought,
you scraped, you gave it all
to hit your goal.
What did I do?
Nothing.
Hey-you darling,
I was heartbroken for you.
I swear.
Hey-you darling...
Yes?
Won't you tell me your name?
Your name's become Hey-you.
I have a shitty name, it's the worst.
I just can't stand it.
I'll like it.
I like it because it's yours.
Just call me Hey-you.
I'm not going anywhere.
The embassies wrote to me,
I didn't even reply.
Not everyone wants to leave.
Why should I leave?
Because I sing?
Can't I stay?
I have to say,
"I'm a girl, my voice
is forbidden, they mistreated me"?
I can't. It's not who I am.
I like it here.
Although I have nothing.
But it's home.
I tried to open a door,
it didn't work.
Don't worry.
It'll work itself out.
Can you...
say all that again,
so I can take notes?
I'm the one who should be taking notes.
You are the first in line
to ask for asylum?
You're such a sweetheart.
So caring.
Let's go.
We'll see what happens.
Not to your place.
And at home...
I can't face my mom.
Let's stay in the streets, you and me.
Hey-you honey.
Please.
Stay strong.
Stay strong.
It's the new "Open sesame".
What did they do to you?
It makes me crazy to picture it.
I don't want to know, but...
Did they do anything to you?
When you get out,
everything's the same, but...
you...
you're not the same, you've changed.
You don't know...
what's wrong with you,
but you know you're not the same.
It sucks... the way I talk?
It...
...gets on your nerves?
No, why?
My tongue...
gets stuck.
No.
You can tell me.
I don't mind.
What do you mean?
I don't notice it,
does that make me dumb?
You're just saying that.
Not at all.
I can't talk, I can't sing.
You'll get sick of me.
Are you really doing it?
What else would I be doing up here?
I thought you were kidding.
I need to hit the hay.
We'll get arrested.
We got past the road block.
We're untouchable tonight.
Careful.
Leave Turaj, he's my baby.
Stop with your baby Turaj.
Some guys can be jealous
even of stuff!
We're really gonna sleep here?
You bet we are.
You're really nuts.
Like a little boy.
Don't think I'm being romantic.
There were so many chickpeas
in the soup you gave me.
that in a closed space
the atmosphere would have been
unbreathable.
Our joy would have been suffocated.
You feel sorry for me?
It depends on the direction of the wind.
What do you mean?
If it blows this way,
since I'll be playing trumpet all night,
I will really feel sorry for you.
You gave me all the chickpeas.
Good night.
What are you doing?
You're drawing? Show me.
Impossible. Later, when I'm gone.
Let me see what you're drawing.
Ouch.
The no is back.
Haven't you noticed any drawings
around you lately?
What do you mean?
I thought
you left again.
No.
What a bucolic sleep this was.
I'm good at precision, you know.
Can I?
All these "I can't anymore",
"I don't have a voice"..., close.
... I don't buy it. Know that.
You were pretending to sleep?
I told you I am a neon.
Sometimes, it flickers.
It gets turned on before it goes off.
Close.
This one too.
I'm the scaredy cat from the eighties.
Don't be a wimp from the nineties.
- Close.
- We're good now...
Don't ruin it.
We're having fun.
Forget that I said
that you were the one who matters.
Only your voice matters.
I don't have a voice anymore.
My voice is gone.
You and your voice are one.
Your voice is you.
As if an eagle said,
"I won't fly anymore, I'll walk".
If it doesn't fly,
it's no longer an eagle.
If you don't sing, you're no longer you.
You don't... have to save me.
Drop it.
Can we go on bike?
That would be cool.
- Close.
- I just want to be with you.
That's all.
Then close.
What's this name, Seti.
I don't get it,
it's short for something,
do we have to wait for the rest?
No. It's a full name.
What does it mean?
It means "harsh".
And it's the blade of the sickle.
You're a sickle blade?
Well yes.
I see what you're playing at
bringing me here.
I wouldn't play with
a sickle blade.
Revenge is my specialty!
It's really cool here, I love it.
Music this way is the best.
Not the guy singing from on high.
These are pure artists
doing their own thing.
She plays music with her mouth!
Only one thing is missing here.
A girl's voice.
That would give me goose bumps.
I'd love that.
It's missing.
A girl singing beautifully.
He's really good, check him out.
He sounds...
Is he a foreigner?
We can't say hello to him?
Coming here makes me feel
both good and bad.
We can leave.
I don't want you to feel bad.
Just tell yourself you had a break,
that you took some time off.
You can sing again whenever you want.
Just let your voice out, that's it.
It's not that simple.
I can't anymore. I'm a wreck.
Shit!
Hi.
- Hi.
- You OK?
My friend here has an amazing voice.
If she sings,
you'll all be tripping.
But she has a kind of block.
I want to try and push her to sing.
- Tell her to come.
- Don't you mind?
- It's her.
- It's Seti!
You know her?
Great, she knows you!
I told her you want to sing,
she recognized you!
She'll play whatever you want.
It's within your grasp.
Who cares!
Just let it out!
No tickets were sold! Just sing.
Seti...
How are you?
I love your singing.
Please come sing with me.
Let's go.
Go ahead, play.
And here's a foreign guitar player.
There you go.
I'll get out of your way.
Easy does it.
I can't.
Come.
I'm here, sing!
Sing, come on. Close your eyes.
Throw your voice out.
It doesn't matter. Try again.
Sing.
Sing for Hey-you.
I'm here, sing.
For Hey-you.
Sing, you'll make it.
For Hey-you.
Let your voice out.
Close your eyes and let it out.
Well done, kiddo.
Come on, kiddo, sing.
Pick them all up!
Seti, look at me.
Listen...
I'll go ahead
and stop them from getting you.
Just do one thing: go.
Let me be useful for once.
Don't worry about me,
you're the precious one.
I won't let them touch you this time.
What are you doing?
Seti, leave!
Don't interfere!
Seti, just go!
Seti, go!
Kiss me...
kiss me,
For the very last time,
Farewell to you,
for I am going toward my destiny,
Our spring has passed;
what is past is past,
And I, too,
am in search of fate,
Amid the storm,
allied with the boatmen,
risking my life,
for one must pass through storms,
At midnight hours,
I make vows with my beloved:
to light the fires
upon the mountains... ah,
Through the black night,
I will journey,
through the shadowed road,
I will pass,
Look at me, my flower
do not let your tears of sorrow
Fall for me,
Kiss me,
kiss me,
For the very last time,
Farewell to you,
For I am going toward my destiny,
Our spring has passed,
What is past is past,
And I, too,
am in search of fate.
Beautiful girl,
from the flash of your eyes,
From your innocent tears,
this single night of mine is lit,
Beautiful girl,
from the flash of your eyes,
From your innocent tears,
this single night of mine is lit,
Kiss me,
kiss me,
For the very last time,
Farewell to you,
For I am going toward my destiny.