The President's Cake (2025) Movie Script
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Fresh water, a gift from the President
One per person.
Back in line!
One at a time.
Ma'am, only one jerry can.
Only one. Only one.
- Let me fill the other one.
- Only one.
- Come on, Bibi.
- Please, I need two.
Only one. You get only one.
Bibi, it's heavy.
- Do you need help?
- No, no. It's fine.
- How much for the tomatoes?
- 250 per kilo.
- Can you do 100?
- No.
- Why?
- I can't.
They're damaged.
- That's the price.
- They're all smashed.
They came like that.
- Come on. For 100?
- No, I can't. No way.
- Bibi, do you need help?
- No, dear.
Let's go.
Come on, Bibi.
Come on, Bibi.
God told Gilgamesh:
"Look into the water
"and you shall see
the face of love."
And God promised,
the pure of heart shall see the image
of their loved one in the water.
- Bibi, which waters?
- Here, the marshes.
Bibi, where are our neighbors going?
Fire!
Fire!
Bibi, do you need anything else?
No.
- I'm going to study.
- God be with you.
Ahmed wants to buy
seven
eggs.
Ahmed wants to buy seven eggs.
Each egg costs...
Lamia!
Hi, Saeed!
Did you solve the math homework?
The one with Ahmed and the eggs?
You blinked!
Do you think the President
eats all the cakes himself?
Walls have ears.
I wish I was the president.
Why?
Then I would eat
all the cakes in the world.
And all the cola.
What?
I would drink
all the cola in the world.
Scared of tomorrow?
God is generous.
I hate when people say that.
That means it's not going to end well
You promised to help me yesterday.
But you didn't show up.
I had to row by myself.
Sorry.
Next Saturday?
I can't.
My dad is taking me to the city.
To sell tickets at the amusement park
- Is the amusement park nice?
- It's amazing!
It has a big dragon
that flies to the sky and back.
Bibi!
Bibi, I can't memorize the prayer.
I'll be late.
Recite it ten times
then sneak to the bathroom.
Go on.
- Bibi, can I skip the prayer?
- No.
Hello, ma'am.
Come in. Welcome.
My mom sent you some milk.
- Hi, Mathana!
- Hi, Lamia! An apple for you.
Eat it, don't give it to anyone.
We don't have lunch today.
What's with all the gifts?
She says you don't need to come
to the field anymore.
Why?
- She worries about you.
- What for?
Do I not work well enough anymore?
That's all she told me.
I put my soul into that field
despite everything.
I planted it, harvested
and took care of it,
and this is how she repays me?
Why?
Leave!
You, come here.
Why are you late?
I'm sorry, sir.
Give me your bag.
No excuses.
- Go stand in the line.
- Thank you, sir.
They cut our supplies
and bomb our cities
to make us abandon
our great leader, Saddam Hussein.
They can cut off our food
and medicine,
even the air we breathe,
but we won't give in,
we will chant his name
to our last breath.
We will respond to them
like our President Saddam Hussein.
With our blood and our souls,
we will beat them for you, Saddam!
With our blood and our souls,
we sacrifice ourselves for you, Sadda
Look Lamia, Alawi,
my hands are empty.
Empty, right?
Blow.
And you. Quick.
I present Mickey!
Where did you get it from?
Stand up!
Long live our leader
Saddam Hussein.
Sit down.
We will sacrifice our souls for you.
Take out your notebooks,
it's time for the draw.
- Where are you going?
- I need the bathroom.
Go back smartass!
Stupid, you should have said
you have diarrhea.
- Did you see my apple?
- No.
- The cripple's son came.
- No talking!
- Where were you?
- My dad had to fix our canoe.
- That's no excuse!
- I'm sorry, sir.
Write your name five times
as punishment.
Come on, write your names quickly
and give them to me.
Come on, children, write your names.
Sir, my dad fixed your bicycle
and he says hello.
Good. Say hi to him too.
- Did you write your name 5 times?
- Yes, this is the first.
The second, the third,
the fourth and the fifth.
Good boy.
Now, we will draw...
the names.
The student who will clean
the school for us is...
- Ismail Muhammed Jasim.
- Yes, sir.
Good boy.
The student who will bring us
some fresh fruit is...
Saeed Muhammed Qasim.
Sir, I can't come on Saturday.
And why not?
I will be in the city with my dad.
Doing what? Playing football?
Shut up!
Sorry, sir.
Remember what happened
to Rasool and his family?
You reported them.
Yes, because it's my duty.
- What was their punishment?
- They dragged them.
They dragged them like dogs!
I'm just a soldier,
and I must report anyone
who refuses to obey.
Even if a genie showed up
or someone died
or you broke your leg.
Don't blame me if you end up
like Rasool and his family.
- Understood?
- Yes, sir!
- Do you want me to report you?
- No.
- Do you want to be dragged?
- No, sir!
Sit down.
Thank you, sir.
The student who will
bring the juice is...
- Nasir Muhammed Ali.
- Yes, sir. Thanks, sir.
Finally, the most honored student
responsible for
the birthday cake
is...
Lamia Ahmed Nayyef.
Yes, sir.
Congratulations, Lamia!
You should be proud.
Make us a nice big cake
and fill it with extra cream.
I've been wanting
to eat a cake for a long time.
And I'm not the only one.
Don't let me down.
- Yes, sir.
- Good girl. Sit down.
The draw is now over, until next year
Open your books
to page 68.
Let me help, Dad.
Do you want what happened
to Rasool to happen to us?
Hindi,
I can't lie.
One crow, I'll lie.
Two crows, I'll say the truth.
Bibi, do you need help?
Bibi, Mr. Musa says hi.
He says I'm a special student.
All the girls were jealous of me.
They already told me.
Ali's mom told me everything.
Bibi, are you mad at me?
We'll go to the city tomorrow morning
Why?
Bibi, I did everything you said.
I prayed, but it didn't work.
I tried to sneak to the bathroom,
that didn't work either.
Bibi, you're not eating?
Bibi,
if we go to the city,
can we go to the amusement park
and take Hindi too?
God is generous.
Write down three eggs,
eggs for fertility.
One kilo of flour, for life.
Slow down, Bibi.
One kilo flour, for life.
One kilo flour...
- 500 grams of sugar...
- What?
500 grams of sugar, for a sweet life.
500 grams...
And baking powder...
for a fluffy cake.
And what else, Bibi?
Bibi, whose is it?
Your father's.
Come on, wake up and pray.
Hello.
The peace of God be with you.
Bibi, Hindi knows
when a jet is coming.
No, dear. He's hungry,
he's not a fortune teller.
How do you know?
Maybe he will make us rich.
I doubt it.
He would make us rich
if he laid golden eggs.
Don't listen to her.
Bibi knows you're a rooster
and not a chicken.
- Where are you heading?
- To the city.
Hop in.
I adore cake.
It's the greatest invention
in human history.
- Quiet, Hindi.
- Watch out for the sacks.
They're my bread and butter.
What do you do for work?
My work is like a puzzle.
I make people laugh,
I make them cry.
I break hearts
and I mend them again.
Some call me an angel,
and some the Devil.
Some worship me
and others want to shoot me.
It depends on what I bring them.
Who am I?
Uncle, you're God?
Don't say that! He's a mailman.
But no ordinary mailman.
Jasim only carries important mail,
the minister's mail and up!
Are you coming from a wedding?
No, we're going to a wedding.
This is the wedding car
and he is the groom.
Congratulations,
and the best of luck.
What luck?
Majdi, tell her about
just how lucky you are.
My mom wanted me to get married.
I wasn't ready, but she insisted
so I gave in.
I understand.
I told her to look for a bride.
She went knocking on doors,
from one neighbor to another
until she found one.
She arranged it all.
Without you seeing the bride?
I was supposed to see her.
I was supposed to see her
on my days off last week.
I smartened myself up,
I couldn't wait.
I cooked for my fellows,
we celebrated
and danced till morning.
Then I went to the officer
to ask his permission.
As I walked out, the Americans bombed
and I lost my sight.
I'm sorry.
- See how lucky he is?
- Don't say that.
The poor man is blind now.
At least I won't have to worry
if she's beautiful.
God bless you!
God bless you.
- Donations for the President.
- Yes, of course.
Happy President's Birthday.
Watch out for the cars.
- Five dinars for both.
- For both?
- Yes, for both.
- Here you go.
- Good morning, sir.
- Good morning.
Here.
Do you have school uniforms?
Yes, I do.
Excuse me.
I have this one and another one.
- No.
- You don't like it?
- I'll take this one.
- 5,000 dinars.
You can't do it for 3000?
- No, not for 3,000.
- I'll give you two plates too.
- What?
- Two plates.
I don't sell plates.
I sell clothing.
You like it?
Hold it tight, don't drop it.
- So, sir...
- Yes?
You won't take 3,000
and you don't want plates.
- I have a radio.
- Let me see.
Let me help.
I told you to hold it.
Why did you drop it?
Why did you drop it?
No, leave it.
Bibi, these clothes are itchy.
Don't worry. You'll get used to it.
You'll get used to it.
Sugar is 80 dinars,
one kilogram of rice is 25 dinars,
cooking oil is 125 dinars.
We're poor.
How are we supposed to afford this?
We've gone from one egg each
to one egg for a whole family.
- How are you?
- Thanks be to God.
- Welcome.
- Thank you.
Hello, how are you?
Please, sit down.
- Something to eat?
- No, thanks.
- How come?
- I have diabetes. I can't eat.
And you? You must be starving.
- What will you eat, sweetie?
- Nothing, thanks.
Sure?
What about a plate of kebab,
with grilled tomatoes and lemons?
Go on, eat.
Bibi,
who is this lady?
A friend, but you don't know her.
A friend of mine.
How old are you?
Your helper is 9.
God bless her.
Are you working hard at school?
- She's top of the class.
- Great.
- What's the name of the rooster?
- Hindi.
I have a cat at home called Lulu.
Lulu and Hindi.
You think they can be friends?
Roosters and cats
don't become friends.
- Do you want to eat more?
- No.
Bibi, I spoke to my husband.
He said he can manage
without the papers.
So if it's alright with you,
I can make the call.
Okay, then.
- I'll make the call and come back.
- Alright.
Do you like her?
- What do you think?
- She seems nice.
- So you like her?
- Yes.
I'll leave you
for two days with her.
- Why?
- Just two days.
Why?
Bibi, we came here for the cake.
Forget the cake.
I'm giving you to good people.
You don't know them,
but I do.
They will clothe you,
feed you and raise you.
I can't take care of you anymore.
I'm too tired.
- Did I do something wrong?
- No.
I love you, I help out
and wash your clothes...
I love you too,
and I want what's best for you.
Bibi, we came here for the cake.
Don't leave me.
I said forget about the cake.
- What about Mr. Musa?
- He can go to hell.
A small cake is enough.
How am I supposed to afford it?
Bibi, I'll stay with you.
Excuse me, Bibi.
Hazim wants to talk to you.
God is generous.
Thank you, my dear.
It's not easy for me to do this,
but I'm not able
to take care of her anymore.
Don't tire her out,
don't talk down to her,
and set her on the right path.
I give her up in spite of myself.
Don't worry Hindi. I'm with you.
- Sir, do you stop at the amusement p
- Which one?
- The one with the dragon.
- 500 dinars.
- Is there a discount?
- Get out of here.
Go on, get lost.
You want a photo? Come over.
Get back in the line.
- Where is Saeed's father?
- Who?
- He's only got one leg.
- Don't know him.
- You don't know him?
- No.
I told you. What do you want?
Get back. Let me work.
- Have you seen a little girl?
- No.
- She was holding a rooster.
- No, sorry.
Have you seen a little girl pass by?
Sir, have you seen
a little girl?
No, I haven't.
- She's holding a rooster. She's a ki
- Sorry.
I didn't see her.
Show mercy and God will bless you.
Good catch, son. Wait.
Here.
That's them, Officer.
They stole my money.
Saeed!
You dog, come here!
Somebody stop them!
Left.
A bit to the right.
No, too far. Go back.
Good.
That's better.
- Hello.
- Hello, ma'am.
How can I help you?
My granddaughter disappeared.
My God, what a disaster.
You misplaced her
like a sack of rice?
I turned around
and she was gone.
- So, she's a magician, now.
- I don't know.
Hussein, get me some tea.
Forget the tea.
I want to find my girl.
Ma'am, you need to wait two days...
I can't wait two days.
I can't.
Why are you yelling?
Because I'm worried
and you're not helping.
Are your kids
our responsibility?
Yes.
- How come?
- Because they are.
You can't be serious!
Just do it!
We're busy today
with the President's birthday.
God bless him.
Go home.
She'll come back.
- I'm not leaving without her.
- She'll be back, believe me.
I told you,
I'm not going anywhere.
Until you find her,
I'm staying here.
How can I leave
when she's still missing?
Hello, yes?
- Why are you here?
- To see the dragon.
- Without Bibi?
- She's visiting friends.
Really?
Did you like the dragon?
It was actually quite small.
Where else have you seen a dragon?
Here's our ingredient list.
Read it.
Your handwriting is bad.
Where is my fruit?
Are we a team now?
You know what they call it in French?
They call it "faire l'amour".
You know French?
Of course.
I love everything that's French.
I love their love stories,
their movies,
and especially
the way they kiss.
I can't get enough.
Nothing beats a French kiss.
My culture is Arabic.
Arab culture is beautiful.
Especially their meat.
It's top notch, always fresh.
Can I have my groceries?
I'll give you everything you want.
But first, have a seat.
Why keep standing?
I'll give you
everything you desire.
Just sit for a while so we can talk.
You know, my dear,
there are all kinds of things
I can give you in the back room.
Bananas from Somalia,
apples from Lebanon...
I even have French bread.
You've never tasted anything like it.
And watermelons this big,
nice and sweet.
Delicious.
Can't you see the state I'm in?
Exactly, so there's no risk.
It's perfect.
Hello, sir.
We're closed, honey.
But I need sugar.
We don't have sugar, dear.
There is no sugar.
This lady has the sugar,
all the sugar in the world.
And milk, too.
- Izzat!
- She has it all.
Don't be rude.
How much do you want?
500 grams.
That's a lot.
You think you're
the President's daughter?
She's not the President's daughter.
They chose us in the draw.
She brings the cake
and I bring the fruit.
And?
If we don't make it,
our lives will be ruined.
You hear that?
Their lives will be ruined.
Sir, please...
Show some compassion!
Need any chores doing?
- I can clean the bathroom.
- No, thanks.
We're closed!
God will provide.
Go away.
- I can tidy...
- Go on, get out.
- I'll do anything!
- Go.
We're closed, broke,
and we have no sugar. Beat it!
Where would I get sugar?
As if I've got any to spare.
Why didn't you give it to them?
Look,
this is your portion of lentils.
Give me what you promised.
And give them their sugar.
And you get half an hour.
At least round it up to an hour
so I can enjoy it.
Izzat! Don't push it.
Come here, son.
Come over.
I want you to stay
outside the door.
Don't let anybody in.
If you let anyone in,
you won't get any sugar.
Have you seen a little girl?
She's not here. Go home!
- I beg you, find my child.
- We're busy.
Sitting behind a desk?
Go home. This is our job.
Go look for my girl.
You're the law, aren't you?
- Watch it. I'm an officer.
- You watch it.
- Have you seen a little girl?
- What girl?
You can't come in.
- No entry. Get out.
- I'm not going to leave you in peace
- I want my girl.
- Come here.
Why are you yelling like that?
I want my girl.
- Don't yell. Sit down.
- Just find her.
- What do you want?
- My girl. Don't you get it?
- We told you to go home.
- And how will that help?
You think
we have nothing better to do?
- Let me see the captain.
- You can't. He's not here.
- I know he's here.
- Get a hold of yourself!
Move aside.
I can't hit you.
Be nice and sit down.
You can't see him.
- I want my girl.
- I swear!
Officer Ali, I have mail
from the minister's office.
Get her away from me.
Get her a chair.
- Get out.
- I'm not going anywhere!
You think we work for you?
Sit down.
Why are you here?
My girl is missing!
- What happened?
- I'm looking for her.
Okay, I'll speak to him.
I told him a thousand times.
- Let me do it.
- He doesn't want to help.
What's the problem?
She keeps going into offices.
We have work to do.
Now peasants think
they can boss us around?
- Teach her some manners.
- I understand.
Show some respect!
You'll break it. Leave it.
If we take one,
we can go home rich.
We can wear the finest clothes.
You want us to steal?
I never said "steal."
I'm just talking.
It's a sin to speak now?
We're not going to become thieves.
Hey, children!
What happened, sir?
Damn it, I don't believe this!
What's wrong?
- Please, hurry!
- What the hell!
- What's going on?
- I really screwed up.
What's wrong?
She has to go to the hospital.
And our sugar?
Our sugar, sir?
Go to hell with your sugar!
Who cares about sugar?
Don't you see the mess we're in?
Why did I do this?
What was I thinking?
Fucking shit!
Help her sit down.
No, she has to go.
You take her to reception.
If anyone asks
any questions about me,
you never saw me, is that clear?
You can't walk, all of a sudden?
It's fine, ma'am,
we'll go with you.
Thank you, dear.
What's your name?
Saeed.
That's a nice name.
If I'm having a boy,
I'll name him Saeed.
- What's your name?
- Lamia.
Lamia?
Dear God,
please let it be a boy.
- Are you family?
- We're neighbors.
- Who brought her here?
- No one.
- What?
- We came by taxi.
Thank you for your service.
The Americans bombed you, huh?
Yes, they did.
Saeed?
Saeed?
Lamia!
What were you doing?
Just looking around.
What's that bag in your hand?
It's just a bag.
Where did you get it?
Someone gave it to me.
- Are her eyes big or small?
- Big.
- Big?
- Yes.
- Her nose?
- Long.
- And her mouth?
- Small.
- What's that?
- Small.
Her hair?
Black and long.
- Black?
- Brown.
She has brown hair.
Are you OK?
- Brown or black?
- She has brown hair.
Thank you.
- Does it look like her?
- Yes.
Where do I take this?
Come back tomorrow,
I'll make a report.
She'll have to come, too.
Ma'am!
Do you want clothes or a watch?
- No, thanks.
- Sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.
- It's good quality.
- Need a watch, or clothes?
- No, thanks.
- Are you sure? They're nice.
- No, thanks.
Come and take your sacks.
I can't carry them.
I'm disabled.
Well, I'm a driver, not a porter.
I'll pay you 3,000
to lift them.
That's a teacher's salary
nowadays.
Hello, sir.
It's not my problem.
- I can add a tip.
- You see me begging?
I'm giving you...
Hello, one second...
I haven't made a dinar all morning!
- Don't yell!
- You're out of line!
I'm not paying.
- Are you kidding me?
- Do I look like I'm kidding?
Is this a joke?
- Go away.
- Sign the receipt.
What receipt?
I haven't received anything.
I won't sign anything!
- I'll throw your stuff in the street
- Do what you want!
What's with today and the headache?
Five eggs.
One kilo of flour.
- 500 grams of sugar.
- Do you see sugar anywhere?
I only sell eggs.
I'll take eggs.
- Five eggs is 2,500 dinars.
- I don't have that much.
How's that my problem?
I have a watch.
I already have a watch.
I don't have money.
Sell your watch
or let your chicken lay the eggs.
- It's a rooster, not a chicken.
- Same thing.
Go and sell it.
- Do you want clothes?
- What for?
I told you I sell beans,
eggs, tea...
Go get some money and come back.
I'm already too poor
to get my sacks delivered.
Where am I supposed
to find money?
Sell something and come back.
Go on, now.
What a morning...
I haven't sold a pack of cigarettes
since the morning.
Someone wants to sell me a watch,
someone else yells at me...
Saeed?
I'm here.
Come help, don't just stand there.
Grab this side. I'll go underneath.
Go up.
Come on.
Go on, move!
Hold it properly.
- It will drop.
- I'm holding it.
Uncle!
Uncle, we brought your sack up.
If we bring you the rest
will you give us five eggs?
OK, if you bring them all.
Your wish is my command.
Devious kids.
Excuse me, can you help me
with a lady in the car?
Doctor, I need someone to come...
Don't you see I have patients?
- She's in the car.
- Go to reception.
Ma'am, I need help...
Wait a minute, sir.
I beg you. I just need
one person to come and help.
Please sir, she's in the car.
- This one is even heavier.
- Don't complain, just walk.
Careful, you'll drop it.
Don't worry, I've got it.
You blinked!
Let's do it again.
You blinked again!
Okay, one more.
- Wait. Where are you going?
- To ask about my father.
- Are you crazy? They'll arrest you.
- Why?
Because they'll know
you're the son of a beggar.
Let's take the sack up.
- Are you on medication?
- Yes.
What kind?
Pills for diabetes.
That's alright.
Take a deep breath.
- Good.
- Thank you.
One more time.
Okay.
Now, cough.
Good. Now, lie down.
- Old age has its price.
- God is watching over you.
- Nurse?
- Yes, Doctor?
- Do we have Fluoroquinolones?
- Not since the sanctions.
- Her state is very concerning.
- What can we do?
Because of sanctions
we don't have the treatment.
- I will do whatever I can.
- Thank you.
If you need anything,
just ask the nurse.
- Thank you, Doctor.
- Good luck.
- You OK?
- Where is Lamia?
Don't worry.
I'm going to find her today.
Don't worry.
I'm the morning shift here,
we'll take care of her.
- Thank you.
- Very good care.
That's kind.
Here, for your lunch.
Please take care of her.
This will only cover the daytime.
Of course.
I'll check in with the night manager.
- Thank you.
- She's in good hands.
Don't worry, Hindi.
These aren't your kids.
Don't tease him.
Calm down. It's fine.
It won't be funny if they break.
- Where will we get more eggs?
- Come on.
This was hard enough!
It was only a joke.
- He could have panicked.
- Enough already.
You never stop, huh?
I thought you didn't believe
in arranged marriages?
So what if she works?
I'm not a clown. I'm a singer.
Do you want a watch?
A top quality watch.
Do you want a watch?
- Where did you steal this from?
- I'm not a thief, sir.
Everybody who comes here
says that.
The watch is old and broken.
It's worthless. Try the market.
Sir, it's original.
And it's made of silver.
Try it, if you like.
Listen, it's working. Listen.
It goes tick-tock.
Even so, I already have
some watches
made of diamonds,
gold and silver,
and nobody's buying them.
When they see this one,
they'll buy it.
Because you don't have one...
as small as this.
You keep saying it's silver,
but it's not.
- And it doesn't work.
- This watch is different.
Those are all plastic.
This one is made of iron.
Alright, how much do you want?
- How much?
- 40,000.
- 40,000.
- Are you crazy?
- 40,000 what?
- OK, 30.
Where are these prices from?
25?
No, thanks. Here, off you go.
- How about 20?
- No, sorry. Go on.
How much do you want?
I'll give you 10,000.
Try elsewhere if you want.
There's your sign from God.
What more do you want?
Here.
- Thanks. Should I count it?
- Go ahead.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
33, 34, 35, 36,
37, 38, 39...
- 40! You've counted a thousand times
- So? I'm just checking.
Even I remember it.
- Can we buy anything?
- Yes, a lot.
Great.
Water.
Lamia!
Where are you, Lamia?
- Here.
- Thanks.
Don't touch.
- How much for this cake?
- Too much for you.
- But I have money.
- Let me see.
- Mr. Youssef?
- Yes.
Could you come here?
- Check if these are forged.
- Sure.
- These are forged?
- No, they're not.
- They're not forged.
- They are.
- That's our money.
- These bills are forged.
- No, it's our money.
- They're forged!
- That's not true.
- Get out.
Don't touch me! Get off!
Let go!
- Don't touch me.
- Goodbye.
Get out!
Who do you think you are?
He was a top-notch con artist!
I have to go home.
I'm going to look for my father.
Let them arrest me.
If you want to go home, go.
But I'm not leaving.
Why?
I just can't.
I have to make the cake.
I'll be back.
You, come here!
Stop!
Stop!
I'll break your head!
Saeed!
I thought we weren't thieves?
You had better repent.
I didn't steal, I borrowed it.
And what about your bag?
A nice man gave it to me.
Are gifts not allowed now?
Leave it. We don't need a balloon.
Maybe you don't.
But I need it.
What are you doing?
This is a mosque.
Go play somewhere else.
Watch him, Saeed!
Lamia!
What do you want?
What do you want?
I looked away
and Hindi disappeared.
What?
Maybe someone took him?
A man kept staring at him.
What should we do now?
I leave you for one minute,
and you lose him?
So, what should we do?
- Sir!
- Yes.
- Have you seen a rooster?
- He went upstairs.
- Up where?
- That way.
If we don't find him,
you're in trouble.
Come on.
I told you to watch him!
I didn't know.
It's my fault,
I should have believed
what they say about you.
The others were right.
You're cursed.
Even your father got arrested.
Where are you going?
To look for my father. Get lost!
Your father the cripple?
At least mine is alive!
Yeah, keep walking!
Now you got your stolen fruit,
you don't have to worry anymore.
You see this?
It was for you.
Sir, is that a rooster?
Freshly killed. Why?
Someone stole my rooster
at the mosque.
People bring me many roosters
every day.
How do I know it's yours?
He has a red crown, a white beak
with a black mark on it,
and golden feathers here.
Was it in a pouch?
Yes, sir.
- This one?
- Yes, that's Hindi's pouch.
But I don't see him, did you kill him
Not yet, he's having fun with the hen
You're all alone?
Why?
To buy cake ingredients.
I got picked in the school's draw.
I have to make the cake.
- Did you buy the ingredients?
- Half of them are still missing.
- What are you missing?
- Sugar and baking powder.
That's it? Sugar and baking powder?
Let me see.
No baking powder,
but here is the sugar.
Your lucky day.
- This is for me?
- Yes.
- Really?
- I swear.
But I still want Hindi.
No worries. Just wait.
- Son?
- Yes, Father?
- Bring me the rooster.
- OK.
- Thanks, son.
- That's alright.
And here is the rooster.
Now, wait for me and we'll get
some baking powder from home.
- What's your father's name?
- Muhammed Qasim.
- What?
- Muhammed Qasim.
No one under that name.
Try the prison.
Can you check again?
Ali, can you do me a favor?
Has anybody seen the girl
or brought her in?
- No, nothing.
- Check.
- Can I make a call?
- Go ahead.
What is it with the peasants today?
Go on, get lost. Fuck off!
Peasants!
- Which class are you in?
- Third grade.
And what do you want to be?
I don't know.
- Is your house far?
- No, we're almost there.
- Sir, is it much further?
- No. We're close.
But I have to run
a little errand first.
- Will it take long?
- No, don't worry.
- You know this building?
- No.
- Really?
- No, I don't.
With our blood and our souls,
we sacrifice ourselves for you, Sadda
Do you like cinema?
Yes.
I've heard about it,
but never been to one.
It's wonderful.
Cinema is magic.
It's marvelous.
We're going to watch
a nice film together.
You'll really enjoy it.
And then...
Bibi must be worried.
No, she won't be worried.
You and I are friends.
You'll see how great it feels.
- Hello, has the show started?
- Yes.
Now, we'll go into the room
and find
the magical baking powder.
Don't be shy.
Let's watch a wonderful movie.
Come on.
Don't be shy! Come on.
Good girl.
That's right.
You'll see,
the baking powder is worth it.
Two tickets.
Where are you going? Wait!
Thief!
Thief!
Sir, we've arrested this girl.
Alright. Five minutes.
What about my rooster?
What's your name?
Lamia!
- Lamia what?
- Ahmed Nayyef.
- Any news on our case?
- Shut up!
No, the girl isn't here.
This is all we have.
Call your colleagues at Rasheed,
maybe they saw her.
If you can.
As you wish,
but it's a waste of time.
She's probably out begging somewhere.
If you wouldn't mind.
Today's lunch.
The bastard shit on me.
Where did you get that rooster?
Are you related?
No, but wasn't there
a girl with him?
- She's in the cell.
- Really?
Take me there.
Her grandma is worried sick.
I'll take the rooster girl.
Come on rooster girl!
- Thank you.
- No need.
You deserve it more.
Thanks so much.
Come on.
Let's go.
Alright, let's go.
- Where is Bibi?
- We're going to see her now.
- What did she say to you?
- She asked where you were.
I told her I'd bring you to her.
Let's go find her.
The lady here, where did she go?
This is Bibi's cane.
She can't use it anymore.
Did Bibi tell you
why she was mad at me?
Lamia, my dear.
Come.
First, we put in the flour.
Flour for life.
Then the sugar,
because sugar makes life sweeter.
Here, Mom.
I could only get three eggs.
Then, the eggs...
- For fertility.
- Very good.
Eggs, for fertility.
You want to mix it?
Here.
Do you want to stay with us tonight?
Should I mix too?
Come, play with us!
With our blood and our souls,
we sacrifice ourselves for you, Sadda
- Excellent. Sit down.
- We sacrifice our souls.
All of Iraq shouts:
"Saddam makes us proud!"
Well done my dear. Sit.
Let's see the fruit
that Saeed brought.
Looks like a truck ran over it.
But it's better than nothing.
Now, let's see the cake
that was made by Lamia.
Let's check that it tastes good.
And if she filled it with cream
like I told her.
It's good. Applaud her.
Lamia!
Let's play the staring game!
Fresh water, a gift from the President
One per person.
Back in line!
One at a time.
Ma'am, only one jerry can.
Only one. Only one.
- Let me fill the other one.
- Only one.
- Come on, Bibi.
- Please, I need two.
Only one. You get only one.
Bibi, it's heavy.
- Do you need help?
- No, no. It's fine.
- How much for the tomatoes?
- 250 per kilo.
- Can you do 100?
- No.
- Why?
- I can't.
They're damaged.
- That's the price.
- They're all smashed.
They came like that.
- Come on. For 100?
- No, I can't. No way.
- Bibi, do you need help?
- No, dear.
Let's go.
Come on, Bibi.
Come on, Bibi.
God told Gilgamesh:
"Look into the water
"and you shall see
the face of love."
And God promised,
the pure of heart shall see the image
of their loved one in the water.
- Bibi, which waters?
- Here, the marshes.
Bibi, where are our neighbors going?
Fire!
Fire!
Bibi, do you need anything else?
No.
- I'm going to study.
- God be with you.
Ahmed wants to buy
seven
eggs.
Ahmed wants to buy seven eggs.
Each egg costs...
Lamia!
Hi, Saeed!
Did you solve the math homework?
The one with Ahmed and the eggs?
You blinked!
Do you think the President
eats all the cakes himself?
Walls have ears.
I wish I was the president.
Why?
Then I would eat
all the cakes in the world.
And all the cola.
What?
I would drink
all the cola in the world.
Scared of tomorrow?
God is generous.
I hate when people say that.
That means it's not going to end well
You promised to help me yesterday.
But you didn't show up.
I had to row by myself.
Sorry.
Next Saturday?
I can't.
My dad is taking me to the city.
To sell tickets at the amusement park
- Is the amusement park nice?
- It's amazing!
It has a big dragon
that flies to the sky and back.
Bibi!
Bibi, I can't memorize the prayer.
I'll be late.
Recite it ten times
then sneak to the bathroom.
Go on.
- Bibi, can I skip the prayer?
- No.
Hello, ma'am.
Come in. Welcome.
My mom sent you some milk.
- Hi, Mathana!
- Hi, Lamia! An apple for you.
Eat it, don't give it to anyone.
We don't have lunch today.
What's with all the gifts?
She says you don't need to come
to the field anymore.
Why?
- She worries about you.
- What for?
Do I not work well enough anymore?
That's all she told me.
I put my soul into that field
despite everything.
I planted it, harvested
and took care of it,
and this is how she repays me?
Why?
Leave!
You, come here.
Why are you late?
I'm sorry, sir.
Give me your bag.
No excuses.
- Go stand in the line.
- Thank you, sir.
They cut our supplies
and bomb our cities
to make us abandon
our great leader, Saddam Hussein.
They can cut off our food
and medicine,
even the air we breathe,
but we won't give in,
we will chant his name
to our last breath.
We will respond to them
like our President Saddam Hussein.
With our blood and our souls,
we will beat them for you, Saddam!
With our blood and our souls,
we sacrifice ourselves for you, Sadda
Look Lamia, Alawi,
my hands are empty.
Empty, right?
Blow.
And you. Quick.
I present Mickey!
Where did you get it from?
Stand up!
Long live our leader
Saddam Hussein.
Sit down.
We will sacrifice our souls for you.
Take out your notebooks,
it's time for the draw.
- Where are you going?
- I need the bathroom.
Go back smartass!
Stupid, you should have said
you have diarrhea.
- Did you see my apple?
- No.
- The cripple's son came.
- No talking!
- Where were you?
- My dad had to fix our canoe.
- That's no excuse!
- I'm sorry, sir.
Write your name five times
as punishment.
Come on, write your names quickly
and give them to me.
Come on, children, write your names.
Sir, my dad fixed your bicycle
and he says hello.
Good. Say hi to him too.
- Did you write your name 5 times?
- Yes, this is the first.
The second, the third,
the fourth and the fifth.
Good boy.
Now, we will draw...
the names.
The student who will clean
the school for us is...
- Ismail Muhammed Jasim.
- Yes, sir.
Good boy.
The student who will bring us
some fresh fruit is...
Saeed Muhammed Qasim.
Sir, I can't come on Saturday.
And why not?
I will be in the city with my dad.
Doing what? Playing football?
Shut up!
Sorry, sir.
Remember what happened
to Rasool and his family?
You reported them.
Yes, because it's my duty.
- What was their punishment?
- They dragged them.
They dragged them like dogs!
I'm just a soldier,
and I must report anyone
who refuses to obey.
Even if a genie showed up
or someone died
or you broke your leg.
Don't blame me if you end up
like Rasool and his family.
- Understood?
- Yes, sir!
- Do you want me to report you?
- No.
- Do you want to be dragged?
- No, sir!
Sit down.
Thank you, sir.
The student who will
bring the juice is...
- Nasir Muhammed Ali.
- Yes, sir. Thanks, sir.
Finally, the most honored student
responsible for
the birthday cake
is...
Lamia Ahmed Nayyef.
Yes, sir.
Congratulations, Lamia!
You should be proud.
Make us a nice big cake
and fill it with extra cream.
I've been wanting
to eat a cake for a long time.
And I'm not the only one.
Don't let me down.
- Yes, sir.
- Good girl. Sit down.
The draw is now over, until next year
Open your books
to page 68.
Let me help, Dad.
Do you want what happened
to Rasool to happen to us?
Hindi,
I can't lie.
One crow, I'll lie.
Two crows, I'll say the truth.
Bibi, do you need help?
Bibi, Mr. Musa says hi.
He says I'm a special student.
All the girls were jealous of me.
They already told me.
Ali's mom told me everything.
Bibi, are you mad at me?
We'll go to the city tomorrow morning
Why?
Bibi, I did everything you said.
I prayed, but it didn't work.
I tried to sneak to the bathroom,
that didn't work either.
Bibi, you're not eating?
Bibi,
if we go to the city,
can we go to the amusement park
and take Hindi too?
God is generous.
Write down three eggs,
eggs for fertility.
One kilo of flour, for life.
Slow down, Bibi.
One kilo flour, for life.
One kilo flour...
- 500 grams of sugar...
- What?
500 grams of sugar, for a sweet life.
500 grams...
And baking powder...
for a fluffy cake.
And what else, Bibi?
Bibi, whose is it?
Your father's.
Come on, wake up and pray.
Hello.
The peace of God be with you.
Bibi, Hindi knows
when a jet is coming.
No, dear. He's hungry,
he's not a fortune teller.
How do you know?
Maybe he will make us rich.
I doubt it.
He would make us rich
if he laid golden eggs.
Don't listen to her.
Bibi knows you're a rooster
and not a chicken.
- Where are you heading?
- To the city.
Hop in.
I adore cake.
It's the greatest invention
in human history.
- Quiet, Hindi.
- Watch out for the sacks.
They're my bread and butter.
What do you do for work?
My work is like a puzzle.
I make people laugh,
I make them cry.
I break hearts
and I mend them again.
Some call me an angel,
and some the Devil.
Some worship me
and others want to shoot me.
It depends on what I bring them.
Who am I?
Uncle, you're God?
Don't say that! He's a mailman.
But no ordinary mailman.
Jasim only carries important mail,
the minister's mail and up!
Are you coming from a wedding?
No, we're going to a wedding.
This is the wedding car
and he is the groom.
Congratulations,
and the best of luck.
What luck?
Majdi, tell her about
just how lucky you are.
My mom wanted me to get married.
I wasn't ready, but she insisted
so I gave in.
I understand.
I told her to look for a bride.
She went knocking on doors,
from one neighbor to another
until she found one.
She arranged it all.
Without you seeing the bride?
I was supposed to see her.
I was supposed to see her
on my days off last week.
I smartened myself up,
I couldn't wait.
I cooked for my fellows,
we celebrated
and danced till morning.
Then I went to the officer
to ask his permission.
As I walked out, the Americans bombed
and I lost my sight.
I'm sorry.
- See how lucky he is?
- Don't say that.
The poor man is blind now.
At least I won't have to worry
if she's beautiful.
God bless you!
God bless you.
- Donations for the President.
- Yes, of course.
Happy President's Birthday.
Watch out for the cars.
- Five dinars for both.
- For both?
- Yes, for both.
- Here you go.
- Good morning, sir.
- Good morning.
Here.
Do you have school uniforms?
Yes, I do.
Excuse me.
I have this one and another one.
- No.
- You don't like it?
- I'll take this one.
- 5,000 dinars.
You can't do it for 3000?
- No, not for 3,000.
- I'll give you two plates too.
- What?
- Two plates.
I don't sell plates.
I sell clothing.
You like it?
Hold it tight, don't drop it.
- So, sir...
- Yes?
You won't take 3,000
and you don't want plates.
- I have a radio.
- Let me see.
Let me help.
I told you to hold it.
Why did you drop it?
Why did you drop it?
No, leave it.
Bibi, these clothes are itchy.
Don't worry. You'll get used to it.
You'll get used to it.
Sugar is 80 dinars,
one kilogram of rice is 25 dinars,
cooking oil is 125 dinars.
We're poor.
How are we supposed to afford this?
We've gone from one egg each
to one egg for a whole family.
- How are you?
- Thanks be to God.
- Welcome.
- Thank you.
Hello, how are you?
Please, sit down.
- Something to eat?
- No, thanks.
- How come?
- I have diabetes. I can't eat.
And you? You must be starving.
- What will you eat, sweetie?
- Nothing, thanks.
Sure?
What about a plate of kebab,
with grilled tomatoes and lemons?
Go on, eat.
Bibi,
who is this lady?
A friend, but you don't know her.
A friend of mine.
How old are you?
Your helper is 9.
God bless her.
Are you working hard at school?
- She's top of the class.
- Great.
- What's the name of the rooster?
- Hindi.
I have a cat at home called Lulu.
Lulu and Hindi.
You think they can be friends?
Roosters and cats
don't become friends.
- Do you want to eat more?
- No.
Bibi, I spoke to my husband.
He said he can manage
without the papers.
So if it's alright with you,
I can make the call.
Okay, then.
- I'll make the call and come back.
- Alright.
Do you like her?
- What do you think?
- She seems nice.
- So you like her?
- Yes.
I'll leave you
for two days with her.
- Why?
- Just two days.
Why?
Bibi, we came here for the cake.
Forget the cake.
I'm giving you to good people.
You don't know them,
but I do.
They will clothe you,
feed you and raise you.
I can't take care of you anymore.
I'm too tired.
- Did I do something wrong?
- No.
I love you, I help out
and wash your clothes...
I love you too,
and I want what's best for you.
Bibi, we came here for the cake.
Don't leave me.
I said forget about the cake.
- What about Mr. Musa?
- He can go to hell.
A small cake is enough.
How am I supposed to afford it?
Bibi, I'll stay with you.
Excuse me, Bibi.
Hazim wants to talk to you.
God is generous.
Thank you, my dear.
It's not easy for me to do this,
but I'm not able
to take care of her anymore.
Don't tire her out,
don't talk down to her,
and set her on the right path.
I give her up in spite of myself.
Don't worry Hindi. I'm with you.
- Sir, do you stop at the amusement p
- Which one?
- The one with the dragon.
- 500 dinars.
- Is there a discount?
- Get out of here.
Go on, get lost.
You want a photo? Come over.
Get back in the line.
- Where is Saeed's father?
- Who?
- He's only got one leg.
- Don't know him.
- You don't know him?
- No.
I told you. What do you want?
Get back. Let me work.
- Have you seen a little girl?
- No.
- She was holding a rooster.
- No, sorry.
Have you seen a little girl pass by?
Sir, have you seen
a little girl?
No, I haven't.
- She's holding a rooster. She's a ki
- Sorry.
I didn't see her.
Show mercy and God will bless you.
Good catch, son. Wait.
Here.
That's them, Officer.
They stole my money.
Saeed!
You dog, come here!
Somebody stop them!
Left.
A bit to the right.
No, too far. Go back.
Good.
That's better.
- Hello.
- Hello, ma'am.
How can I help you?
My granddaughter disappeared.
My God, what a disaster.
You misplaced her
like a sack of rice?
I turned around
and she was gone.
- So, she's a magician, now.
- I don't know.
Hussein, get me some tea.
Forget the tea.
I want to find my girl.
Ma'am, you need to wait two days...
I can't wait two days.
I can't.
Why are you yelling?
Because I'm worried
and you're not helping.
Are your kids
our responsibility?
Yes.
- How come?
- Because they are.
You can't be serious!
Just do it!
We're busy today
with the President's birthday.
God bless him.
Go home.
She'll come back.
- I'm not leaving without her.
- She'll be back, believe me.
I told you,
I'm not going anywhere.
Until you find her,
I'm staying here.
How can I leave
when she's still missing?
Hello, yes?
- Why are you here?
- To see the dragon.
- Without Bibi?
- She's visiting friends.
Really?
Did you like the dragon?
It was actually quite small.
Where else have you seen a dragon?
Here's our ingredient list.
Read it.
Your handwriting is bad.
Where is my fruit?
Are we a team now?
You know what they call it in French?
They call it "faire l'amour".
You know French?
Of course.
I love everything that's French.
I love their love stories,
their movies,
and especially
the way they kiss.
I can't get enough.
Nothing beats a French kiss.
My culture is Arabic.
Arab culture is beautiful.
Especially their meat.
It's top notch, always fresh.
Can I have my groceries?
I'll give you everything you want.
But first, have a seat.
Why keep standing?
I'll give you
everything you desire.
Just sit for a while so we can talk.
You know, my dear,
there are all kinds of things
I can give you in the back room.
Bananas from Somalia,
apples from Lebanon...
I even have French bread.
You've never tasted anything like it.
And watermelons this big,
nice and sweet.
Delicious.
Can't you see the state I'm in?
Exactly, so there's no risk.
It's perfect.
Hello, sir.
We're closed, honey.
But I need sugar.
We don't have sugar, dear.
There is no sugar.
This lady has the sugar,
all the sugar in the world.
And milk, too.
- Izzat!
- She has it all.
Don't be rude.
How much do you want?
500 grams.
That's a lot.
You think you're
the President's daughter?
She's not the President's daughter.
They chose us in the draw.
She brings the cake
and I bring the fruit.
And?
If we don't make it,
our lives will be ruined.
You hear that?
Their lives will be ruined.
Sir, please...
Show some compassion!
Need any chores doing?
- I can clean the bathroom.
- No, thanks.
We're closed!
God will provide.
Go away.
- I can tidy...
- Go on, get out.
- I'll do anything!
- Go.
We're closed, broke,
and we have no sugar. Beat it!
Where would I get sugar?
As if I've got any to spare.
Why didn't you give it to them?
Look,
this is your portion of lentils.
Give me what you promised.
And give them their sugar.
And you get half an hour.
At least round it up to an hour
so I can enjoy it.
Izzat! Don't push it.
Come here, son.
Come over.
I want you to stay
outside the door.
Don't let anybody in.
If you let anyone in,
you won't get any sugar.
Have you seen a little girl?
She's not here. Go home!
- I beg you, find my child.
- We're busy.
Sitting behind a desk?
Go home. This is our job.
Go look for my girl.
You're the law, aren't you?
- Watch it. I'm an officer.
- You watch it.
- Have you seen a little girl?
- What girl?
You can't come in.
- No entry. Get out.
- I'm not going to leave you in peace
- I want my girl.
- Come here.
Why are you yelling like that?
I want my girl.
- Don't yell. Sit down.
- Just find her.
- What do you want?
- My girl. Don't you get it?
- We told you to go home.
- And how will that help?
You think
we have nothing better to do?
- Let me see the captain.
- You can't. He's not here.
- I know he's here.
- Get a hold of yourself!
Move aside.
I can't hit you.
Be nice and sit down.
You can't see him.
- I want my girl.
- I swear!
Officer Ali, I have mail
from the minister's office.
Get her away from me.
Get her a chair.
- Get out.
- I'm not going anywhere!
You think we work for you?
Sit down.
Why are you here?
My girl is missing!
- What happened?
- I'm looking for her.
Okay, I'll speak to him.
I told him a thousand times.
- Let me do it.
- He doesn't want to help.
What's the problem?
She keeps going into offices.
We have work to do.
Now peasants think
they can boss us around?
- Teach her some manners.
- I understand.
Show some respect!
You'll break it. Leave it.
If we take one,
we can go home rich.
We can wear the finest clothes.
You want us to steal?
I never said "steal."
I'm just talking.
It's a sin to speak now?
We're not going to become thieves.
Hey, children!
What happened, sir?
Damn it, I don't believe this!
What's wrong?
- Please, hurry!
- What the hell!
- What's going on?
- I really screwed up.
What's wrong?
She has to go to the hospital.
And our sugar?
Our sugar, sir?
Go to hell with your sugar!
Who cares about sugar?
Don't you see the mess we're in?
Why did I do this?
What was I thinking?
Fucking shit!
Help her sit down.
No, she has to go.
You take her to reception.
If anyone asks
any questions about me,
you never saw me, is that clear?
You can't walk, all of a sudden?
It's fine, ma'am,
we'll go with you.
Thank you, dear.
What's your name?
Saeed.
That's a nice name.
If I'm having a boy,
I'll name him Saeed.
- What's your name?
- Lamia.
Lamia?
Dear God,
please let it be a boy.
- Are you family?
- We're neighbors.
- Who brought her here?
- No one.
- What?
- We came by taxi.
Thank you for your service.
The Americans bombed you, huh?
Yes, they did.
Saeed?
Saeed?
Lamia!
What were you doing?
Just looking around.
What's that bag in your hand?
It's just a bag.
Where did you get it?
Someone gave it to me.
- Are her eyes big or small?
- Big.
- Big?
- Yes.
- Her nose?
- Long.
- And her mouth?
- Small.
- What's that?
- Small.
Her hair?
Black and long.
- Black?
- Brown.
She has brown hair.
Are you OK?
- Brown or black?
- She has brown hair.
Thank you.
- Does it look like her?
- Yes.
Where do I take this?
Come back tomorrow,
I'll make a report.
She'll have to come, too.
Ma'am!
Do you want clothes or a watch?
- No, thanks.
- Sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.
- It's good quality.
- Need a watch, or clothes?
- No, thanks.
- Are you sure? They're nice.
- No, thanks.
Come and take your sacks.
I can't carry them.
I'm disabled.
Well, I'm a driver, not a porter.
I'll pay you 3,000
to lift them.
That's a teacher's salary
nowadays.
Hello, sir.
It's not my problem.
- I can add a tip.
- You see me begging?
I'm giving you...
Hello, one second...
I haven't made a dinar all morning!
- Don't yell!
- You're out of line!
I'm not paying.
- Are you kidding me?
- Do I look like I'm kidding?
Is this a joke?
- Go away.
- Sign the receipt.
What receipt?
I haven't received anything.
I won't sign anything!
- I'll throw your stuff in the street
- Do what you want!
What's with today and the headache?
Five eggs.
One kilo of flour.
- 500 grams of sugar.
- Do you see sugar anywhere?
I only sell eggs.
I'll take eggs.
- Five eggs is 2,500 dinars.
- I don't have that much.
How's that my problem?
I have a watch.
I already have a watch.
I don't have money.
Sell your watch
or let your chicken lay the eggs.
- It's a rooster, not a chicken.
- Same thing.
Go and sell it.
- Do you want clothes?
- What for?
I told you I sell beans,
eggs, tea...
Go get some money and come back.
I'm already too poor
to get my sacks delivered.
Where am I supposed
to find money?
Sell something and come back.
Go on, now.
What a morning...
I haven't sold a pack of cigarettes
since the morning.
Someone wants to sell me a watch,
someone else yells at me...
Saeed?
I'm here.
Come help, don't just stand there.
Grab this side. I'll go underneath.
Go up.
Come on.
Go on, move!
Hold it properly.
- It will drop.
- I'm holding it.
Uncle!
Uncle, we brought your sack up.
If we bring you the rest
will you give us five eggs?
OK, if you bring them all.
Your wish is my command.
Devious kids.
Excuse me, can you help me
with a lady in the car?
Doctor, I need someone to come...
Don't you see I have patients?
- She's in the car.
- Go to reception.
Ma'am, I need help...
Wait a minute, sir.
I beg you. I just need
one person to come and help.
Please sir, she's in the car.
- This one is even heavier.
- Don't complain, just walk.
Careful, you'll drop it.
Don't worry, I've got it.
You blinked!
Let's do it again.
You blinked again!
Okay, one more.
- Wait. Where are you going?
- To ask about my father.
- Are you crazy? They'll arrest you.
- Why?
Because they'll know
you're the son of a beggar.
Let's take the sack up.
- Are you on medication?
- Yes.
What kind?
Pills for diabetes.
That's alright.
Take a deep breath.
- Good.
- Thank you.
One more time.
Okay.
Now, cough.
Good. Now, lie down.
- Old age has its price.
- God is watching over you.
- Nurse?
- Yes, Doctor?
- Do we have Fluoroquinolones?
- Not since the sanctions.
- Her state is very concerning.
- What can we do?
Because of sanctions
we don't have the treatment.
- I will do whatever I can.
- Thank you.
If you need anything,
just ask the nurse.
- Thank you, Doctor.
- Good luck.
- You OK?
- Where is Lamia?
Don't worry.
I'm going to find her today.
Don't worry.
I'm the morning shift here,
we'll take care of her.
- Thank you.
- Very good care.
That's kind.
Here, for your lunch.
Please take care of her.
This will only cover the daytime.
Of course.
I'll check in with the night manager.
- Thank you.
- She's in good hands.
Don't worry, Hindi.
These aren't your kids.
Don't tease him.
Calm down. It's fine.
It won't be funny if they break.
- Where will we get more eggs?
- Come on.
This was hard enough!
It was only a joke.
- He could have panicked.
- Enough already.
You never stop, huh?
I thought you didn't believe
in arranged marriages?
So what if she works?
I'm not a clown. I'm a singer.
Do you want a watch?
A top quality watch.
Do you want a watch?
- Where did you steal this from?
- I'm not a thief, sir.
Everybody who comes here
says that.
The watch is old and broken.
It's worthless. Try the market.
Sir, it's original.
And it's made of silver.
Try it, if you like.
Listen, it's working. Listen.
It goes tick-tock.
Even so, I already have
some watches
made of diamonds,
gold and silver,
and nobody's buying them.
When they see this one,
they'll buy it.
Because you don't have one...
as small as this.
You keep saying it's silver,
but it's not.
- And it doesn't work.
- This watch is different.
Those are all plastic.
This one is made of iron.
Alright, how much do you want?
- How much?
- 40,000.
- 40,000.
- Are you crazy?
- 40,000 what?
- OK, 30.
Where are these prices from?
25?
No, thanks. Here, off you go.
- How about 20?
- No, sorry. Go on.
How much do you want?
I'll give you 10,000.
Try elsewhere if you want.
There's your sign from God.
What more do you want?
Here.
- Thanks. Should I count it?
- Go ahead.
One, two, three.
One, two, three.
33, 34, 35, 36,
37, 38, 39...
- 40! You've counted a thousand times
- So? I'm just checking.
Even I remember it.
- Can we buy anything?
- Yes, a lot.
Great.
Water.
Lamia!
Where are you, Lamia?
- Here.
- Thanks.
Don't touch.
- How much for this cake?
- Too much for you.
- But I have money.
- Let me see.
- Mr. Youssef?
- Yes.
Could you come here?
- Check if these are forged.
- Sure.
- These are forged?
- No, they're not.
- They're not forged.
- They are.
- That's our money.
- These bills are forged.
- No, it's our money.
- They're forged!
- That's not true.
- Get out.
Don't touch me! Get off!
Let go!
- Don't touch me.
- Goodbye.
Get out!
Who do you think you are?
He was a top-notch con artist!
I have to go home.
I'm going to look for my father.
Let them arrest me.
If you want to go home, go.
But I'm not leaving.
Why?
I just can't.
I have to make the cake.
I'll be back.
You, come here!
Stop!
Stop!
I'll break your head!
Saeed!
I thought we weren't thieves?
You had better repent.
I didn't steal, I borrowed it.
And what about your bag?
A nice man gave it to me.
Are gifts not allowed now?
Leave it. We don't need a balloon.
Maybe you don't.
But I need it.
What are you doing?
This is a mosque.
Go play somewhere else.
Watch him, Saeed!
Lamia!
What do you want?
What do you want?
I looked away
and Hindi disappeared.
What?
Maybe someone took him?
A man kept staring at him.
What should we do now?
I leave you for one minute,
and you lose him?
So, what should we do?
- Sir!
- Yes.
- Have you seen a rooster?
- He went upstairs.
- Up where?
- That way.
If we don't find him,
you're in trouble.
Come on.
I told you to watch him!
I didn't know.
It's my fault,
I should have believed
what they say about you.
The others were right.
You're cursed.
Even your father got arrested.
Where are you going?
To look for my father. Get lost!
Your father the cripple?
At least mine is alive!
Yeah, keep walking!
Now you got your stolen fruit,
you don't have to worry anymore.
You see this?
It was for you.
Sir, is that a rooster?
Freshly killed. Why?
Someone stole my rooster
at the mosque.
People bring me many roosters
every day.
How do I know it's yours?
He has a red crown, a white beak
with a black mark on it,
and golden feathers here.
Was it in a pouch?
Yes, sir.
- This one?
- Yes, that's Hindi's pouch.
But I don't see him, did you kill him
Not yet, he's having fun with the hen
You're all alone?
Why?
To buy cake ingredients.
I got picked in the school's draw.
I have to make the cake.
- Did you buy the ingredients?
- Half of them are still missing.
- What are you missing?
- Sugar and baking powder.
That's it? Sugar and baking powder?
Let me see.
No baking powder,
but here is the sugar.
Your lucky day.
- This is for me?
- Yes.
- Really?
- I swear.
But I still want Hindi.
No worries. Just wait.
- Son?
- Yes, Father?
- Bring me the rooster.
- OK.
- Thanks, son.
- That's alright.
And here is the rooster.
Now, wait for me and we'll get
some baking powder from home.
- What's your father's name?
- Muhammed Qasim.
- What?
- Muhammed Qasim.
No one under that name.
Try the prison.
Can you check again?
Ali, can you do me a favor?
Has anybody seen the girl
or brought her in?
- No, nothing.
- Check.
- Can I make a call?
- Go ahead.
What is it with the peasants today?
Go on, get lost. Fuck off!
Peasants!
- Which class are you in?
- Third grade.
And what do you want to be?
I don't know.
- Is your house far?
- No, we're almost there.
- Sir, is it much further?
- No. We're close.
But I have to run
a little errand first.
- Will it take long?
- No, don't worry.
- You know this building?
- No.
- Really?
- No, I don't.
With our blood and our souls,
we sacrifice ourselves for you, Sadda
Do you like cinema?
Yes.
I've heard about it,
but never been to one.
It's wonderful.
Cinema is magic.
It's marvelous.
We're going to watch
a nice film together.
You'll really enjoy it.
And then...
Bibi must be worried.
No, she won't be worried.
You and I are friends.
You'll see how great it feels.
- Hello, has the show started?
- Yes.
Now, we'll go into the room
and find
the magical baking powder.
Don't be shy.
Let's watch a wonderful movie.
Come on.
Don't be shy! Come on.
Good girl.
That's right.
You'll see,
the baking powder is worth it.
Two tickets.
Where are you going? Wait!
Thief!
Thief!
Sir, we've arrested this girl.
Alright. Five minutes.
What about my rooster?
What's your name?
Lamia!
- Lamia what?
- Ahmed Nayyef.
- Any news on our case?
- Shut up!
No, the girl isn't here.
This is all we have.
Call your colleagues at Rasheed,
maybe they saw her.
If you can.
As you wish,
but it's a waste of time.
She's probably out begging somewhere.
If you wouldn't mind.
Today's lunch.
The bastard shit on me.
Where did you get that rooster?
Are you related?
No, but wasn't there
a girl with him?
- She's in the cell.
- Really?
Take me there.
Her grandma is worried sick.
I'll take the rooster girl.
Come on rooster girl!
- Thank you.
- No need.
You deserve it more.
Thanks so much.
Come on.
Let's go.
Alright, let's go.
- Where is Bibi?
- We're going to see her now.
- What did she say to you?
- She asked where you were.
I told her I'd bring you to her.
Let's go find her.
The lady here, where did she go?
This is Bibi's cane.
She can't use it anymore.
Did Bibi tell you
why she was mad at me?
Lamia, my dear.
Come.
First, we put in the flour.
Flour for life.
Then the sugar,
because sugar makes life sweeter.
Here, Mom.
I could only get three eggs.
Then, the eggs...
- For fertility.
- Very good.
Eggs, for fertility.
You want to mix it?
Here.
Do you want to stay with us tonight?
Should I mix too?
Come, play with us!
With our blood and our souls,
we sacrifice ourselves for you, Sadda
- Excellent. Sit down.
- We sacrifice our souls.
All of Iraq shouts:
"Saddam makes us proud!"
Well done my dear. Sit.
Let's see the fruit
that Saeed brought.
Looks like a truck ran over it.
But it's better than nothing.
Now, let's see the cake
that was made by Lamia.
Let's check that it tastes good.
And if she filled it with cream
like I told her.
It's good. Applaud her.
Lamia!
Let's play the staring game!