To a Land Unknown (2024) Movie Script
Look.
Chatila, look.
It looks like he just got here today.
She's the one, Reda.
Now.
Are you okay?
Do you need help? Let me help you up.
Hey, my purse!
Thieves!
Thieves!
Man...
Hand it over.
What's this?
No. You're kidding.
- What?
- Only five euros.
Fuck my life.
What about this?
What?
What if she needs it? Medicine.
Want me to return it to her?
Hello, are you guys Palestinian?
Where are you from?
From Gaza.
Gaza? Come closer.
Who are you here with?
No one.
No one? How old are you?
Thirteen.
I'm looking for a place to sleep.
Do you know of one?
Let's ask the guys.
Forget it.
Look kid,
do you know the square
with the orange tree?
Go back and ask for
the police station.
Let's go.
Take care.
Don't look at me like that, Reda.
I need you to focus.
We don't want any trouble.
All good?
Look at that.
Come on, do it again.
Later.
Hi, everyone. All good?
Got the shoes?
Not yet. Give me a few days.
You'll get them, don't worry.
Hi, everyone. What's up?
Hello.
Don't you dare touch my food, okay?
No way, man. Never.
We need to see Marwan.
He's got something for us.
Wait for me, I forgot my charger.
Just go!
Come up, boys.
Are you keeping out of trouble?
- Yes.
- Excellent.
So, did you find anything?
I got a phone call this morning.
I was shocked. Look.
Take a look.
- See?
- You really are a pro.
Your twin.
Your bastard brother, see?
Man, I can't believe I found it.
What about me?
You...
You were a tougher case.
What do you think?
No, that won't work.
Yes, it does work.
He's never satisfied.
Never satisfied.
And the money?
We need a bit more time.
Give me two weeks, and you'll have it.
Drink your tea.
Think we can trust him?
More than the others, don't you think?
I don't know, he's expensive.
But he actually gets
people into Germany.
At least we aren't getting fucked
trying to cross the borders on foot.
Or suffocating in the back of a truck.
We'll be taking a plane.
Germany is not like Greece.
I swear, this cafe idea is no joke.
Look who it is.
What are you doing here?
I told you to go to the square.
I don't want to.
Did you go to the police?
What are you doing?
Is he following us?
No, we're following him.
- You'll stay here a night or two.
- Got it.
And listen...
- Don't speak to anyone here.
- Why?
Because they're assholes.
Understood?
Hello.
What's he doing here?
Hello, Chatila. How are you, my dear?
- Why are you here?
- To visit the guys.
You'd better not be
dealing that shit here.
Who's this cutie?
Do you not understand?
Reda, how are you? What's up?
- You look good.
- Thanks.
- It's in your eyes.
- What?
Shining stars.
Abu Love is a poet.
I'm not a poet,
I'm a poem.
A poem, yeah?
Don't let him stay long,
for God's sake.
Come on, Reda.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
You seem restless.
A bit, I guess.
Remember, you've been
clean for a month.
You're doing great.
Same jokes and bullshit conversations.
They're not even happy.
Leave them be.
Where are you going?
To take a shower.
It smells like shit. What did you eat?
You think I was writing poetry?
How did you get here?
I took a boat from Turkey.
The smuggler promised
Italy but dumped us here.
They scammed you, yeah?
And you traveled alone?
Where are your parents?
I'm talking to you.
- Where are they?
- Don't have any.
What do you mean?
I need someone to take me to Italy.
Oh man,
to Italy?
My aunt will pay.
Where is your aunt?
In Italy.
Does she know how much it costs?
Know anyone or not?
You're a little rascal.
There's only Marwan.
But he's expensive
and shows no mercy.
Here's his number.
6, 9, 8...
One second.
4, 1, 8, 8,
9, 2, 2.
Got it, thanks.
My dear, how's it going?
Good. I was waiting for your call.
I'm sorry, I was busy today.
You know how it is.
Walid also wanted to speak with you.
Man...
Oh man, how did that slip my mind?
Did he have fun? Let me speak to him.
He's asleep. It was good, he had fun.
I'm sorry, my love.
No, it's not that.
What is it?
What's wrong, Nabila?
My brothers.
What about them?
I didn't say anything,
but they asked what you sent Walid.
And?
They said all you do is bullshit,
that I'll never get out of this camp,
and that it was wrong
of me to marry you.
It went on and on.
Don't listen to them, Nabila.
You know they're wrong, don't you?
Right?
We've saved almost all the money.
Then we'll be in Germany together.
Hopefully.
Just a little bit longer.
Alright?
My love.
Why are you laughing?
It's my son, my boy.
His second birthday.
He's far away.
Sorry.
Tough.
Where is he?
What?
You said he's far away.
Lebanon.
You want?
Take it.
Are you sure?
I hate sugar, it's just for the photo.
Thank you.
I always see you here
with the other guy.
My cousin.
What's your name?
My name? Chatila.
Pretty.
It's like a girl's name.
Chatila, look at me.
I have beers at my place.
It's a mess.
But you can come,
but you don't judge.
Sorry, I don't drink.
I have to go now. What's your name?
My name is Tatiana.
Tatiana.
Goodbye, Tatiana.
Goodbye.
- Have you seen Reda?
- No.
Reda!
Open up, you piece of shit!
What are you doing?
People are sleeping.
Go back to bed, lady.
If you don't leave,
I'll call the police!
Fuck you, and fuck the police.
Open up!
- Where is Reda?
- How would I know?
Have you seen Reda?
Where is he?
So it's like this? Alright then.
The cops are coming,
and none of you have papers.
Come on, get out!
Come on, get out!
Chatila.
Why all the negative energy?
- Where is he?
- Who?
- Where's Reda?
- Take a puff, man.
Talk or I'll fuck up your face.
Come on, man.
Chatila, where were you?
- Where's the money, Reda?
- Chill out.
- Where's the money?
- It's in my bag.
Wake the fuck up!
Where's the money? This bag?
I hid it so no one would take it.
We only spent a little.
Where is it?
Maybe they took it.
Just tell me how you found it.
What do you mean?
Half of it is mine.
Half of it is yours?
Your junkie friend talked you into it.
To get drugs, you idiot.
You don't understand shit.
An idiot? Listen up, Chatila,
you think you're so smart?
I've seen you. Everyone
knows you're using me.
Who's "everyone"?
You begged me to come here with you.
What's with you guys? We're sleeping.
Stay out of it.
I begged you?
You almost died the last
time you were here.
"Athens is amazing."
"I won't use this time."
"Just a few months and
we'll go to Europe."
You know what?
I'm the idiot for
coming here with you.
I was worried you'd kill yourself.
I'd got married, had a kid.
Know what I left behind?
What? What did you leave? Nothing.
You were unemployed, broke,
and dying to come to Europe.
Chatila.
I'll get you the money, I swear.
I will. Just let me sleep inside.
Don't leave me out here.
I'll get it for you and
go back to the camp.
Go back to the camp, yeah?
Know what they say about you?
You'll go and deal
that shit to the kids?
I don't wanna see your face, Reda.
Fuck you, man.
Hey man,
how are you?
Alright.
You coming?
How much?
20 euros.
Relax.
I want you to fuck me.
Chatila!
Chatila!
What do you want?
Take this.
Where'd you get that?
Take it.
Take it. I found a way.
You found a way?
You went back to the park?
Come on, take it.
I swear this is the last time.
I need a place to sleep,
so I don't do more drugs.
I can't be on the streets.
If it's your mom, don't answer.
Hello, Son!
How are you?
Hello, Mother, how are you?
Fine, thank God. How's everything?
All is good.
You don't sound good.
I'm just tired, Mom.
We're working a lot to leave here.
I have good news for you.
We met a well-connected guy.
He'll get us to Germany.
How is Chatila?
He's good, he's here.
Let me say hello.
Here.
Auntie, how are you?
You're breaking up.
My dear, try stepping outside.
I think your connection is bad.
Alright.
Can you hear me?
Don't lie to me. Is he using again?
No, Auntie. Not at all.
We were out late last night.
We were happy about the passports.
That's all.
Don't let him come back here.
I won't.
He's always been different.
Very sensitive.
You know how much your dad loved him,
treated him like his own son.
I know, Auntie. I know.
Please promise me
that you'll take care of him.
Please keep an eye on him
until your situation gets better.
Don't worry, Auntie. Of course.
May God bless you, Son.
May God bless you.
Reda.
What's wrong?
What is it?
I don't want to die here, man.
What are you talking about?
It's so shameful.
Don't talk like that.
It's just the comedown from that shit.
It'll pass, Reda.
Here,
drink your tea.
I wish I'd never come back here.
I'd like to go back to my mother's.
And drink this tea
with her.
Let it go, man.
At least I'd die in peace.
Get it together.
What's wrong with you?
It will pass.
Reda!
The kid is here.
Chatila!
Come in.
So are you guys friends again?
Yeah, we're always like this.
Like a married couple.
Look at that.
Is this how you talk to your hosts?
Where were you?
- I went to see Marwan.
- And?
Go on, speak up.
He couldn't agree with my aunt.
What couldn't they agree on?
I don't know, man.
He's demanding the money upfront.
My aunt said, "No way."
Not after last time.
I don't understand why it can't work.
Once I reach my aunt,
he'll get his money.
I don't get it.
Did you eat anything today?
No.
You look hungry. Want me to
fry some potatoes again?
Yes.
Alright.
I'm going out for a smoke.
Stay here.
I'll make the potatoes soon.
Alright.
Are you crazy?
It'll never work.
Why not?
Well, I don't know.
Smugglers come from a different world.
What's a smuggler anyway?
They're like us,
but they don't give a fuck.
I don't know, man.
Maybe you're right.
I can't think clearly.
Think it over, brother.
Let's say it doesn't work,
let's say we fuck up,
what do we have to lose?
And we'll help the kid out too.
That kid is a gift from heaven, man.
God sent him to us.
I hope this works, man.
This is it, it'll get us out.
Leave it to me.
And Abu Love,
I don't want to see you with him.
Enjoy your meal.
Thank you. Join us.
- Listen.
- Yes.
We've been mulling it over.
We'll help you get to Italy.
You?
You'll take me to my aunt?
Yes. Isn't that what you wanted?
How will you get me out?
We work
undercover.
You can't trust anyone.
We couldn't tell you.
- You're smugglers?
- Quiet down.
Go on, eat.
Hello.
Hello.
How are you, my dear?
Good. How are you, Auntie?
Good. They're taking care of you?
Yes, I'm happy with them.
I swear, if I could, I'd come get him.
But I don't have my documents.
We trusted them,
and look what happened.
Yes, Auntie, but we
aren't like the others.
They'll ask you to pay
upfront to a middleman.
Then the middleman
disappears, like you saw.
I'm telling you,
I won't send a single penny
before I see Malik here in Italy.
Look, we want him to get out
of here as much as you do.
We've grown fond of Malik, right?
You bet, Auntie.
He's like our little brother.
All we ask is for a small advance
to cover his basic expenses.
What expenses?
It's simple, don't worry.
He just needs an ID.
I mean, an Arab kid
travelling out of Greece
alone is a bit suspicious.
So what do you need?
The solution
is to find a respectable woman
to travel with him.
Like a mother and son going on a trip.
3, 4, 6, 8, 8.40.
13.80.
13.80...
It's okay.
Hello, Tatiana.
- Good seeing you.
- Great.
Terrific, you're here. We're all set.
Chatila.
It's fine,
I'll pay. Don't worry about it.
- Okay.
- It's okay.
This is yours?
I thought you said you don't drink.
It's Friday night.
Okay. Friday night, let's go.
You see, here is my villa.
Feel at home.
It's a mess, but it's okay.
I'll be right back.
I'm sure you don't dance.
What? Why are you saying this?
Because you are too serious.
You think?
I know.
You sit all day in the street,
so miserable, no fun.
So I'm serious?
No, you're Italian.
You are Arab.
Palestinian.
What's wrong?
You have a boy, a wife.
I know.
Yes, but they're very far away.
Very far.
And you think Tatiana is easy?
I think Tatiana is beautiful.
You want an easy girl? To have fun.
Because you are bored
with your wife, yeah?
You keep her all day in the
kitchen. Yes, I know you.
You know me?
Okay, why not? Let's just have fun.
Reda!
Hold on to me.
Hold on!
Hurry. Come on, hurry.
Come!
Man, that's so cool.
How did you do it?
You like it? It's cool.
- Really cool.
- Wanna try?
Maybe later.
- But it's so cool.
- Thanks.
Want to see the acropolis?
I've already seen it.
- When?
- Everywhere you turn, you see it.
Are you hungry?
- Are you hungry?
- Yeah.
We usually eat at home.
No, it's fine.
- You're hungry, yeah?
- Yeah.
Listen,
go check out the park.
Go and wait for me.
- Why?
- I need to do something.
- Here?
- Yeah.
Can't I go with you?
No, go and wait.
- Please.
- Go on.
Come back!
Reda! Reda, wait for me!
Be careful, go slowly.
We can't be seen.
Come on.
- Hold this.
- Let's go.
Sup, Yasser!
Fuck this. I've been here for an hour.
Man, we almost got caught.
You'll like them.
They look amazing on you.
They're so nice.
Fucking amazing.
Come here.
What does this say?
- What?
- The number.
- And what did I tell you?
- 45.
I told you 46.
Yasser, you didn't say 46,
you said 45.
45 or 46, same thing.
Wear them without socks.
Are you fucking with me?
No, I'm not.
You're getting them for
30 when they cost 200.
No way, I want a 46.
Take them for 20.
Are you pulling our leg?
Didn't you hear they cost 200 euros?
Look at this little guy.
He's feisty.
Come on, Reda,
someone else will buy them
for 30 euros. Let's go.
Alright, fine,
just for the little man.
Here is 20 euros.
- Thanks, Yasser.
- Let's go.
Thanks, Yasser.
Don't get used to stealing.
Stealing is bad.
Really?
Are you serious?
I'm looking out for you.
I should tell you.
You'll be out soon.
You'll go to school.
You'll meet new people
and live a normal life.
Why did you leave Lebanon?
What a question.
Lebanon is not our country.
Lebanon is like a prison. Like Gaza.
You know, when you
treat people like dogs,
they go after each other.
So it's better here?
This is just a layover.
As Chatila says, this is not Europe.
Look at the Greeks.
They look like us Arabs.
We're going to Germany.
In Germany, we'll get our shit
together and open a cafe.
Chatila is smart. He'll make it work.
We'll get our papers.
Fix everything.
His wife, Nabila,
is a chef. I've known her forever.
Her cooking is amazing.
So tasty.
What about you?
What about me?
What'll you do there?
I'll paint, do the dishes, clean.
I'll fuck up whoever
messes with the cafe.
I'll do anything.
What's with him?
Leave him alone. Let him sleep.
Malik, can you go to the kitchen?
Sure.
Where were you this morning?
You know where.
I didn't expect you to stay all night.
What happened?
She's poor and lonely. She'll do it.
Yeah?
But tell me what happened.
What did you do?
Do you want every single detail? Damn.
Leave me be.
How's the babysitting going?
Good, all good.
At least I'm distracted.
You seem well now all
that shit left your body.
Your face looks better.
I guess.
This woman won't bail on us, right?
No, I've got this.
But Reda, please.
I need you to focus this time.
We're almost there.
Okay. Don't worry.
So, Tatiana...
So...
Tatiana.
Hey, Tatiana.
Hey.
Why do you do this?
Why do I do what?
Why do you do this?
Do what?
You always do this to yourself.
Do what to myself?
I think you drink too much.
You think?
Thank you for telling me.
I didn't know.
You didn't know? Now you know.
This is why I need to make you
some real Palestinian food.
Is it good?
It's delicious.
But I can't anymore.
I'm full.
What, full? Come on,
there's so much here.
Here, eat.
You trying to make me fat like a cow?
Before you send me to the butcher?
No.
Back home, we always shout
at each other, "Eat, eat!"
That's it.
Tatiana, you're perfect as you are.
Of course.
Come on,
tell me.
- What?
- Tell me.
Tell you what?
There is something you
want to tell me, no?
Okay, Tatiana, okay.
Yeah, there is something.
It's not easy, there's this boy.
We want to help him.
Help? What do you mean help him?
He's only 13 years old.
His mother died,
his asshole father left him.
My God, how awful.
Know what the smugglers did?
Left him here in the streets.
So we want to fly him
to his aunt in Italy.
To start a new life together.
A new life together? How beautiful.
How will you make it happen? Tell me.
To fly him in a plane,
we need someone to
play like his mother.
Someone from here, someone Greek.
You wanted to know? This is it.
Wanker.
I thought you would ask to stay here.
Or ask me for money.
But this, this is original.
Multi-talented, good job.
So how much money will you make?
Money? No, we're not
making money here.
You think I'm tragic, yeah?
Tragic?
Tragic, desperate,
a loser.
Maybe it's true, maybe I am.
But I'm not stupid.
And I know men.
So how much money will you make?
4,000.
I want 2,000.
Fine.
- Now.
- No way.
Then forget me.
I can't do this, Tatiana.
Only after we finish.
Forget it.
Okay, you choose.
You're not the only girl
in Greece who needs money.
She's Greek, and that's her actual ID.
Why would she get involved?
She was moved by his story,
so she wants to help him.
A real Mother Teresa.
Where did you find her?
We just want you to make the
kid's ID match this one.
You're in with his aunt.
Of course not, man.
Where's your mind at?
How much are you making from this?
Man, I swear we aren't
making anything from this.
We just want to help him, that's all.
He's just a kid.
Who do we have, if not each other?
Leave it to me.
- Really?
- You're the man, Marwan.
Don't worry about it.
But...
- There's just one thing.
- Anything.
For your passports, we need
to add 500 euros to the cost.
Social services.
Who's this, Malik?
- Tatiana.
- Who is she to you?
My mother.
- And where are you going?
- To Italy.
You speak different languages,
so you need to get used to each other.
What are you saying to him?
That you don't speak
the same language,
that's why you need to be normal
with each other without speaking.
But I don't get it.
How will this work?
We look nothing alike.
You look like your father.
Nabila.
Yes, he'll be there tomorrow.
Everything is ready.
We'll be waiting for
the money, Auntie.
Please don't forget us.
Great, I'll talk to you tomorrow.
Bye.
We have Mujadara tonight.
Tatiana.
Take your food and go.
What?
I don't want to do it.
Leave me alone. Go.
Why are you saying this?
I don't want to go.
What are you doing?
I'm not doing anything. I lost it.
Lost what?
My ID.
But I gave it to you three days ago.
And then I lost it.
I don't know where it is. I'm sorry.
I looked everywhere.
Are you fucking with me?
Start looking.
- Is it here?
- No. It's not there.
Stop it.
Then where the fuck is it?
You hide it?
Are you fucking crazy?
You're scared?
It's human trafficking, you idiot.
But we're helping a little boy.
Tomorrow, you'll come back and
it's all gonna be finished.
It's going to be okay.
My little man,
looking like a real European.
Don't forget your brothers in Athens.
I'll send pictures.
You better.
Send me some too.
Of course.
Give us a kiss.
Malik, it's time to leave.
Hey, take care, okay?
Come here.
- Say hi to your aunt for me.
- Deal.
Take care.
Malik!
Look.
It's like he's pissing
all over Athens.
Fuck it, let him.
They haven't passed through yet?
No, not yet.
Here.
Tell me about the cafe.
You already know everything.
I know, but talking about
it always relaxes you.
All we need is a small shop.
In an Arab neighborhood.
We won't need a lot of money.
It'll be welcoming.
And that's our plan, you know?
The most important thing is
having a big ashtray on my desk.
I always wanted one of those.
What else?
Nabila will run the kitchen.
People will come running
when they taste her food.
What about me?
You?
You'll man the bar.
Soon as they walk in,
people will see your big dumb face.
You don't remember my dad's place?
We hardly saw each other back then.
I just remember the blue chairs.
Damn, they were blue.
Every story from that neighborhood
was discussed in that cafe.
He brought everyone together.
May he rest in peace.
He loved that place.
Rest in peace. He was an honest man.
Yeah.
They're about to take off.
Fuck me!
Drink.
Cool it,
they could get sent back.
"Cool it", I said, drink.
To my genius brother.
Cheers, everyone.
Do you like Athens?
Fuck Athens.
The number you are
calling is not available,
please try again later.
Their phones are off.
Reda, I'm talking to you.
Their phones are off, no answer.
Maybe their batteries are dead.
The number you are
calling is not available,
please try again later.
She's still not answering.
Are you calling Tatiana?
No, the kid's aunt.
If they arrived,
we'd reach the Greek chick, right?
That's right.
And if they got caught,
his aunt would be
bombarding us with calls
asking where he was.
Exactly.
Worst case scenario, they'd call her.
- The police?
- Yeah.
What if that happened?
It'd be shit news for us.
She took him and doesn't want to pay.
And we're fucked here.
So Malik is now in
Italy with his aunt?
No.
Why'd you turn it on?
We can't be seen here.
- Listen.
- What?
Not a single sound.
No one shitting, no one fighting.
What a place!
Try to call Malik again.
The number you are calling is not...
My shift is over.
How much do you have?
Sorry for the change, man.
Fuck you, you finished it.
There's some left.
Do you know him?
I don't know him.
Really? It seems like you know him.
Looks like he has money.
Does he pay well?
Does he pay well?
How should I know? He might pay 50.
Go ask for 70.
My love, where have you been?
I was worried.
I'm so sorry, my love.
Is everything okay?
Nothing is okay. Nothing at all.
It's my fault for coming here.
Don't talk like that,
be patient.
You're telling me to be patient?
Yeah?
You know how we're living here?
We're criminals, Nabila.
We hustle people, we steal from them.
We're like animals.
Worse than animals.
My love, I don't know
exactly what's happening.
It's just a phase, it'll pass.
Athens will be nothing but a memory.
Fuck this memory.
My dear, rest a bit. Try to sleep.
You'll feel better tomorrow.
Okay, my love. Talk to you tomorrow.
Okay, my dear. I love you.
Chatila.
It will pass.
Even if we have to stay a bit longer.
We're getting out, no matter what.
The number you are
calling is not available,
please try again later.
Reda!
Reda!
- What?
- Call me, please.
You lost your phone?
Just call me, and put it on speaker.
The number you are trying to
reach is not available...
I guess it's off?
Fuck, yes!
It's ringing.
The number you are trying to reach...
Where am I? In Italy, right?
I don't get it.
You can forward your number
to any other line, right?
Right.
After listening to that
Italian voicemail all day,
I got this great fucking idea
to forward my number to
Malik's aunt's number.
And it worked like magic.
Alright, genius,
how will this help us?
Okay, imagine this.
A middleman wants to
send guys to Italy
and he's waiting for
their arrival call.
If we take their numbers
and forward them to this number,
when the middleman calls,
he'll get this Italian message,
thinking they arrived in Italy.
And that's when we cash in.
But the guys won't be in Italy?
No.
Where then?
Tatiana's place.
Chatila.
But won't they just run away?
Who'll run away? They'll be tied up.
And when they cut loose,
they'll destroy us.
Destroy who?
We'll be on the plane to Germany.
Bye-bye, lovelies.
Fuck, Chatila.
I swear on my mother,
this is the last shit we pull here.
Imagine, if we do this,
we can be out of here in a few days.
What do we have to lose anyway?
What do you say?
I don't know, man. Are you sure?
Trust me on this.
One question,
who is the middleman?
Who's the one guy in Athens
everyone is coming to for help?
Hello.
Hello, come in, sit down.
Smoke?
That picture is fucking amazing.
Who is next to Yasser Arafat?
Papandreou.
Who is Papandreou?
The president of Greece.
Don't touch the bird.
We smoked a joint,
he thinks he's an eagle.
What brings you here?
Let's cut to the chase.
We found a safe way to Italy.
It's new, no one has
discovered it yet.
If we act quickly,
we can get a few guys through.
Well,
that's nice.
You've started a business.
Why do you need me?
We want to go to Germany, not Italy.
So we need those passports.
While you're broke?
We had some unforeseen expenses.
You know, my wife and
kid are in that camp.
Reda's mom is sick.
Yes, and it's getting worse.
But Marwan, you have street cred,
and your word is never repeated.
Your reputation precedes you.
No one's heard of us before.
We aren't credible.
Just so we're clear,
I'm sure you know some guys
dying to get out of here.
What do you say?
Here's what I need from you.
Two big guys who know how to drive,
and, more importantly,
who want to get out of here.
Easy, everyone wants
to get out of here.
Exactly, because no one else
would get involved in this.
This is it, man. It's going to work.
You need to know, though.
- What?
- It's not an easy ride.
It's a long journey,
and the truck will
be dark and cramped.
Are you ready for that?
That's nothing. It was
hell getting out of Syria.
I almost drowned. Our boat capsized.
Eight people died.
Rest in peace.
May they rest in peace.
What if it doesn't work?
That's why you have your middleman.
Listen, buddy,
your money is safe with me.
If anything happens,
I'll wire it back to you.
Don't be afraid.
As long as the road is
undiscovered, you're safe.
You'll get there, don't worry.
And the second you arrive, call me.
So that I can take my cut
and give Chatila and
his driver their share.
Deal?
Deal.
Safe travels.
Thank you.
What's he doing here?
The past is in the past.
Please let me help you guys.
Just get in.
Hey, Yasser.
Good to see you.
Go wait inside. You come with me.
Why did you bring him?
He's all we got. Yasser's
leaving via Macedonia soon.
Abu Love agreed.
He just wants to score.
Chatila, do you realize
what you're asking of me?
Don't fuck it up this time.
Forget this house, okay?
I don't want anyone coming here.
You'll stay by my side.
Don't leave unless I say so.
Done.
You and Yasser will
welcome our guests.
Brother, a cigarette, please.
Thanks.
Keep quiet and stick
to the plan, okay?
You're the boss.
Hello, guys. Are you ready?
He lives up there.
Wait, wait.
What's wrong?
Five Arabs entering at
once is a bit suspicious.
Better go one by one.
Our man here will show you up.
Barhoum, you go first.
Yeah, let's do it.
- Italy, yeah?
- Yeah.
Good food, beautiful women.
It's gonna be great.
My wife and daughters are there.
Oh, really?
Here he is.
Shall I go?
Yeah.
Look,
these are my daughters,
Mira and Malak.
They're adorable.
Thank you. Do you have kids?
A little boy.
May God protect him.
When we were crossing from Syria,
I was very close to dying.
The thought of leaving
them without a father
was the hardest part.
I don't want them to need anything.
I want to do my best for them.
Hopefully, when we are reunited,
it will be the start of a new life.
I'll come say hello to the
driver. It's been a while.
- Sounds like a party in there.
- Yeah.
Come in, guys.
Turn him around.
Stop, calm down.
Turn the music down!
Lower the volume.
Take him inside.
Listen up.
We don't want to hurt you,
but we have to do this.
This isn't about you.
This is on behalf of someone
you don't want to fuck with.
He's after Marwan. You guys
got caught in the crossfire.
If you value your lives,
you'll cooperate.
It's best for you and for me.
Understand?
Phones.
- Good work.
- You too, brother.
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
You did great.
Go drink some water.
Really, man? It's too early.
Go back to sleep.
Let's go check on them.
Now?
They haven't eaten since yesterday.
Hello.
I'm going to feed you.
I'll remove that from your mouth,
but don't make a sound, okay?
If you do, I'll put
my foot up your ass.
You heard him.
Help us!
What did I say?
Why'd you do that?
We want this to be over, too!
What was that?
What are you doing? Get out of there.
I know it's unpleasant,
but you can't be nice to them.
I was gonna feed them.
Command respect and stand your ground.
Got it, Reda?
We're almost out of here.
Can you imagine? Two more days.
The poet says,
The mask has fallen from the mask.
The mask has fallen from the mask.
You have no brother,
no friends and no fortress.
Neither water nor medicine,
nor sky, nor sail,
no going forth or turning back.
Besiege your siege.
If I fall near you, pick me up.
And with me, strike
your enemy. No escape.
Besiege your siege, there's no escape.
Besiege your siege, there's no escape.
If your arm falls off, pick it up
and strike your enemy. No escape.
If I have fallen, pick me up,
and with me, strike
your enemy. No escape.
Now you are free, free,
free.
Our names are dismembered remains,
our names are dismembered remains.
The wounded and the dead
are your ammunition.
Strike your enemies with them.
There is no escape.
Besiege your siege with madness.
Those you love have gone.
You will either have to be, or not be.
Arabs obeyed their Romans.
Arabs sold their soul.
Arabs, they are lost.
I balance what is and what must be.
We must move to the left.
Abandon the right, barricade
the center, defend the weak.
Regimes must fall and wait
for the court to rule.
The mask has fallen.
You wrote that poem, Abu Love?
No, man. That's Mahmoud Darwish.
You know Mahmoud Darwish?
Hello, Marwan, they have arrived.
I called and got an Italian voicemail.
Their lines must be off.
I told you they arrived.
Maybe their phones got
confiscated. How should I know?
What matters is they're gone.
Let's talk business.
We need those passports.
What's the password?
What?
The password they give
when they have a problem.
What password?
What's the password?
For what?
They have a password. Do you know it?
- Guys!
- Yes, brother.
What?
- Do you know the guys' password?
- No.
- You didn't hear it?
- No.
No.
We're fucked.
Marwan needs the password.
I need it before I arrive.
Can you get it?
How?
I don't know how.
Figure it out. Do what you need to do.
Listen to me. There's a password,
and we want it, okay?
There's the easy way and the hard way.
Tell us the password,
and no one gets hurt.
Otherwise, he won't show mercy.
You want to talk?
Good choice.
Fuck you...
I have an idea, guys.
What?
Say it!
Say it,
and it'll all be over.
Say it and save yourself.
I'll untie you if you do.
Step aside, please.
Yasser, open his eyes.
Open them properly.
Exactly, that's it.
Won't that burn his eyes?
No, don't worry.
Yasser, hold him!
Enough!
You gonna say the password or not?
I'll fuck you up.
Say it, and just get it over with!
Say it!
Wait, he wants to talk.
Long live Syria.
Long live Syria.
Long live Syria.
Fuck Syria, man.
Are you bullshitting us?
What's wrong?
You want to say something?
Don't fuck around like him.
"Long live Syria" is the password.
Long live what? Syria?
Yeah.
Fuck this shit, man.
What happened to "Long
live Palestine"?
Reda, I want to kiss you.
But Chatila, listen...
I'm at Marwan's. I'll talk
to you when I'm out, bye.
This is your cut.
And this is my cut.
No middleman between us,
I need the passports immediately.
You should thank God.
I'm still in contact with them.
Give me a few days,
and I'll fix everything.
I don't have a few days,
I want them tomorrow.
I'm counting on you.
Alright,
leave it to God.
I'm really sorry.
You were gonna attack me.
I didn't mean to.
So what happened?
It's all good.
Let me tell you...
Hello, Chatila.
Do you come bearing gifts?
- What gifts?
- We agreed.
When we're done, you'll get paid.
Bullshit. That wasn't our agreement.
Pay us more, we're
handling the hard shit.
Fine. You're scared
I'll fuck you over?
Take half now and the rest later.
I want to talk to you. Come.
Look at that.
What'd you do to the guy?
I didn't mean to,
I thought he would attack me.
Calm down, it's not that bad.
He's all bloody,
said he was gonna die.
You believed him?
He's bullshitting,
so we take him to the hospital.
Wouldn't you do the same?
They don't deserve this.
We're torturing them.
They're just like us.
I know they don't deserve it,
I also don't want to do this.
Why didn't you know about
the password before?
Fuck the password.
How was I supposed to know?
When we get to Germany,
we'll make it up to them. Who knows?
Maybe we can send them
money and bring them over.
You're fucking around.
You'll forget about them.
Just like that Greek woman.
Chatila, we are bad people.
Bad people.
You're laughing?
You think this is a joke?
Do you hear yourself?
"We're bad people, Chatila."
Get out of the fantasy
world you're living in.
You think you get whatever you want?
Look at the shit we're in.
Tell me, what has the world given you?
What have you gotten?
Spare me your empty words, Reda.
What are you doing?
Don't be an idiot, sit down.
Hey, I'm talking to you.
Fuck you, you're on your own.
Move.
Go on. You're useless anyways.
You think I'm happy babysitting you?
With your mom calling every second.
What did you say?
What's your problem?
Fuck you.
You're always making me feel bad.
I make you feel bad?
Amazing. Reda,
the passports will be ready tomorrow.
Congratulations.
Do you know what this means?
After tomorrow, we'll be
on a plane out of here.
Listen, you're right. I'm a shithead.
Forget it. Let me go get the tickets,
and I'll be right back, okay?
Alright?
What are you doing outside?
I was just returning the car keys.
- Are you stupid?
- No.
- Did anyone see you?
- No.
Go inside.
Don't go out again.
Dark like the night.
Man, why are you bringing
that shit in here?
Safe travels.
I'm going to be on the
first flight out of here.
Come on, Walid.
Tell your dad goodnight.
Look at that, my dear son.
He's tough, staying up late.
Just like you.
Chatila, my love,
I've missed you so much.
I miss being in your arms,
smelling you,
sleeping next to you and feeling safe.
Reda?
Reda?
Yasser?
Hey, have you seen Reda?
No, I haven't.
- Was Reda here?
- I swear I didn't see him.
Reda!
Reda, open up!
Reda,
what did you do, man?
Reda.
Wake up.
Guys! Yasser!
What do I do?
- Is he breathing?
- No.
Hit his face.
Reda, wake up.
What do we do?
Adrenaline! Water. To the shower!
Reda.
He's breathing.
Brother! Yes, there we go, wake up.
It's all good, you're great.
It's almost over, brother.
It's almost over. Stay with me.
On his face.
There we go.
It's all good.
What's going on?
I'm gonna kill you!
- What's wrong with you?
- Not now, man.
What? I wasn't even with him!
Get the fuck out!
Alright.
Go inside, man.
Abu Love, for God's sake,
leave. Go inside, man.
It's my own fault for
helping you. Fuck you.
Leave, motherfucker!
Come on, brother, answer me. Wake up.
Help me get him to the
hospital. We need a taxi.
What about the guys?
You'll come back,
keep an eye on them. When I
call you, untie one and leave.
Come on, lift him.
Lift!
Wait here.
Stop!
Fuck you, man.
Stop!
- I'm out of service.
- Hospital, please. Yasser!
- Can you take me to the hospital?
- Take the 13.
Open the door!
Open the door!
Hospital now!
Reda, stay with me.
Come here.
Brother, are you with me?
Stay with me, are you with me?
There we go. Stay with me.
I thought I had lost you,
man. You scared me.
We're going to the hospital,
a good hideout.
Right, Reda?
Can you hear me?
It's good, we'll stay there,
you'll get better.
Get better, then go where we want.
We have passports now.
Reda, we have passports.
We'll go wherever we want, yeah?
The road is closed.
Hey! What? What?
I need to go another way.
Okay, please.
Hurry up.
He's saying ten minutes.
Ten minutes and we'll arrive.
Yeah? Stay with me.
Stay with me, brother, please.
Do you think the cafe is
just for Nabila and me?
That's not true, brother.
I want you there.
Man, I need you there with me, Reda!
Come on, man.
When people think about the place,
the first thing that will
come to mind is your face.
We'll find an old place.
In an old neighborhood.
Reda.
Reda.
Chatila, look.
It looks like he just got here today.
She's the one, Reda.
Now.
Are you okay?
Do you need help? Let me help you up.
Hey, my purse!
Thieves!
Thieves!
Man...
Hand it over.
What's this?
No. You're kidding.
- What?
- Only five euros.
Fuck my life.
What about this?
What?
What if she needs it? Medicine.
Want me to return it to her?
Hello, are you guys Palestinian?
Where are you from?
From Gaza.
Gaza? Come closer.
Who are you here with?
No one.
No one? How old are you?
Thirteen.
I'm looking for a place to sleep.
Do you know of one?
Let's ask the guys.
Forget it.
Look kid,
do you know the square
with the orange tree?
Go back and ask for
the police station.
Let's go.
Take care.
Don't look at me like that, Reda.
I need you to focus.
We don't want any trouble.
All good?
Look at that.
Come on, do it again.
Later.
Hi, everyone. All good?
Got the shoes?
Not yet. Give me a few days.
You'll get them, don't worry.
Hi, everyone. What's up?
Hello.
Don't you dare touch my food, okay?
No way, man. Never.
We need to see Marwan.
He's got something for us.
Wait for me, I forgot my charger.
Just go!
Come up, boys.
Are you keeping out of trouble?
- Yes.
- Excellent.
So, did you find anything?
I got a phone call this morning.
I was shocked. Look.
Take a look.
- See?
- You really are a pro.
Your twin.
Your bastard brother, see?
Man, I can't believe I found it.
What about me?
You...
You were a tougher case.
What do you think?
No, that won't work.
Yes, it does work.
He's never satisfied.
Never satisfied.
And the money?
We need a bit more time.
Give me two weeks, and you'll have it.
Drink your tea.
Think we can trust him?
More than the others, don't you think?
I don't know, he's expensive.
But he actually gets
people into Germany.
At least we aren't getting fucked
trying to cross the borders on foot.
Or suffocating in the back of a truck.
We'll be taking a plane.
Germany is not like Greece.
I swear, this cafe idea is no joke.
Look who it is.
What are you doing here?
I told you to go to the square.
I don't want to.
Did you go to the police?
What are you doing?
Is he following us?
No, we're following him.
- You'll stay here a night or two.
- Got it.
And listen...
- Don't speak to anyone here.
- Why?
Because they're assholes.
Understood?
Hello.
What's he doing here?
Hello, Chatila. How are you, my dear?
- Why are you here?
- To visit the guys.
You'd better not be
dealing that shit here.
Who's this cutie?
Do you not understand?
Reda, how are you? What's up?
- You look good.
- Thanks.
- It's in your eyes.
- What?
Shining stars.
Abu Love is a poet.
I'm not a poet,
I'm a poem.
A poem, yeah?
Don't let him stay long,
for God's sake.
Come on, Reda.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
You seem restless.
A bit, I guess.
Remember, you've been
clean for a month.
You're doing great.
Same jokes and bullshit conversations.
They're not even happy.
Leave them be.
Where are you going?
To take a shower.
It smells like shit. What did you eat?
You think I was writing poetry?
How did you get here?
I took a boat from Turkey.
The smuggler promised
Italy but dumped us here.
They scammed you, yeah?
And you traveled alone?
Where are your parents?
I'm talking to you.
- Where are they?
- Don't have any.
What do you mean?
I need someone to take me to Italy.
Oh man,
to Italy?
My aunt will pay.
Where is your aunt?
In Italy.
Does she know how much it costs?
Know anyone or not?
You're a little rascal.
There's only Marwan.
But he's expensive
and shows no mercy.
Here's his number.
6, 9, 8...
One second.
4, 1, 8, 8,
9, 2, 2.
Got it, thanks.
My dear, how's it going?
Good. I was waiting for your call.
I'm sorry, I was busy today.
You know how it is.
Walid also wanted to speak with you.
Man...
Oh man, how did that slip my mind?
Did he have fun? Let me speak to him.
He's asleep. It was good, he had fun.
I'm sorry, my love.
No, it's not that.
What is it?
What's wrong, Nabila?
My brothers.
What about them?
I didn't say anything,
but they asked what you sent Walid.
And?
They said all you do is bullshit,
that I'll never get out of this camp,
and that it was wrong
of me to marry you.
It went on and on.
Don't listen to them, Nabila.
You know they're wrong, don't you?
Right?
We've saved almost all the money.
Then we'll be in Germany together.
Hopefully.
Just a little bit longer.
Alright?
My love.
Why are you laughing?
It's my son, my boy.
His second birthday.
He's far away.
Sorry.
Tough.
Where is he?
What?
You said he's far away.
Lebanon.
You want?
Take it.
Are you sure?
I hate sugar, it's just for the photo.
Thank you.
I always see you here
with the other guy.
My cousin.
What's your name?
My name? Chatila.
Pretty.
It's like a girl's name.
Chatila, look at me.
I have beers at my place.
It's a mess.
But you can come,
but you don't judge.
Sorry, I don't drink.
I have to go now. What's your name?
My name is Tatiana.
Tatiana.
Goodbye, Tatiana.
Goodbye.
- Have you seen Reda?
- No.
Reda!
Open up, you piece of shit!
What are you doing?
People are sleeping.
Go back to bed, lady.
If you don't leave,
I'll call the police!
Fuck you, and fuck the police.
Open up!
- Where is Reda?
- How would I know?
Have you seen Reda?
Where is he?
So it's like this? Alright then.
The cops are coming,
and none of you have papers.
Come on, get out!
Come on, get out!
Chatila.
Why all the negative energy?
- Where is he?
- Who?
- Where's Reda?
- Take a puff, man.
Talk or I'll fuck up your face.
Come on, man.
Chatila, where were you?
- Where's the money, Reda?
- Chill out.
- Where's the money?
- It's in my bag.
Wake the fuck up!
Where's the money? This bag?
I hid it so no one would take it.
We only spent a little.
Where is it?
Maybe they took it.
Just tell me how you found it.
What do you mean?
Half of it is mine.
Half of it is yours?
Your junkie friend talked you into it.
To get drugs, you idiot.
You don't understand shit.
An idiot? Listen up, Chatila,
you think you're so smart?
I've seen you. Everyone
knows you're using me.
Who's "everyone"?
You begged me to come here with you.
What's with you guys? We're sleeping.
Stay out of it.
I begged you?
You almost died the last
time you were here.
"Athens is amazing."
"I won't use this time."
"Just a few months and
we'll go to Europe."
You know what?
I'm the idiot for
coming here with you.
I was worried you'd kill yourself.
I'd got married, had a kid.
Know what I left behind?
What? What did you leave? Nothing.
You were unemployed, broke,
and dying to come to Europe.
Chatila.
I'll get you the money, I swear.
I will. Just let me sleep inside.
Don't leave me out here.
I'll get it for you and
go back to the camp.
Go back to the camp, yeah?
Know what they say about you?
You'll go and deal
that shit to the kids?
I don't wanna see your face, Reda.
Fuck you, man.
Hey man,
how are you?
Alright.
You coming?
How much?
20 euros.
Relax.
I want you to fuck me.
Chatila!
Chatila!
What do you want?
Take this.
Where'd you get that?
Take it.
Take it. I found a way.
You found a way?
You went back to the park?
Come on, take it.
I swear this is the last time.
I need a place to sleep,
so I don't do more drugs.
I can't be on the streets.
If it's your mom, don't answer.
Hello, Son!
How are you?
Hello, Mother, how are you?
Fine, thank God. How's everything?
All is good.
You don't sound good.
I'm just tired, Mom.
We're working a lot to leave here.
I have good news for you.
We met a well-connected guy.
He'll get us to Germany.
How is Chatila?
He's good, he's here.
Let me say hello.
Here.
Auntie, how are you?
You're breaking up.
My dear, try stepping outside.
I think your connection is bad.
Alright.
Can you hear me?
Don't lie to me. Is he using again?
No, Auntie. Not at all.
We were out late last night.
We were happy about the passports.
That's all.
Don't let him come back here.
I won't.
He's always been different.
Very sensitive.
You know how much your dad loved him,
treated him like his own son.
I know, Auntie. I know.
Please promise me
that you'll take care of him.
Please keep an eye on him
until your situation gets better.
Don't worry, Auntie. Of course.
May God bless you, Son.
May God bless you.
Reda.
What's wrong?
What is it?
I don't want to die here, man.
What are you talking about?
It's so shameful.
Don't talk like that.
It's just the comedown from that shit.
It'll pass, Reda.
Here,
drink your tea.
I wish I'd never come back here.
I'd like to go back to my mother's.
And drink this tea
with her.
Let it go, man.
At least I'd die in peace.
Get it together.
What's wrong with you?
It will pass.
Reda!
The kid is here.
Chatila!
Come in.
So are you guys friends again?
Yeah, we're always like this.
Like a married couple.
Look at that.
Is this how you talk to your hosts?
Where were you?
- I went to see Marwan.
- And?
Go on, speak up.
He couldn't agree with my aunt.
What couldn't they agree on?
I don't know, man.
He's demanding the money upfront.
My aunt said, "No way."
Not after last time.
I don't understand why it can't work.
Once I reach my aunt,
he'll get his money.
I don't get it.
Did you eat anything today?
No.
You look hungry. Want me to
fry some potatoes again?
Yes.
Alright.
I'm going out for a smoke.
Stay here.
I'll make the potatoes soon.
Alright.
Are you crazy?
It'll never work.
Why not?
Well, I don't know.
Smugglers come from a different world.
What's a smuggler anyway?
They're like us,
but they don't give a fuck.
I don't know, man.
Maybe you're right.
I can't think clearly.
Think it over, brother.
Let's say it doesn't work,
let's say we fuck up,
what do we have to lose?
And we'll help the kid out too.
That kid is a gift from heaven, man.
God sent him to us.
I hope this works, man.
This is it, it'll get us out.
Leave it to me.
And Abu Love,
I don't want to see you with him.
Enjoy your meal.
Thank you. Join us.
- Listen.
- Yes.
We've been mulling it over.
We'll help you get to Italy.
You?
You'll take me to my aunt?
Yes. Isn't that what you wanted?
How will you get me out?
We work
undercover.
You can't trust anyone.
We couldn't tell you.
- You're smugglers?
- Quiet down.
Go on, eat.
Hello.
Hello.
How are you, my dear?
Good. How are you, Auntie?
Good. They're taking care of you?
Yes, I'm happy with them.
I swear, if I could, I'd come get him.
But I don't have my documents.
We trusted them,
and look what happened.
Yes, Auntie, but we
aren't like the others.
They'll ask you to pay
upfront to a middleman.
Then the middleman
disappears, like you saw.
I'm telling you,
I won't send a single penny
before I see Malik here in Italy.
Look, we want him to get out
of here as much as you do.
We've grown fond of Malik, right?
You bet, Auntie.
He's like our little brother.
All we ask is for a small advance
to cover his basic expenses.
What expenses?
It's simple, don't worry.
He just needs an ID.
I mean, an Arab kid
travelling out of Greece
alone is a bit suspicious.
So what do you need?
The solution
is to find a respectable woman
to travel with him.
Like a mother and son going on a trip.
3, 4, 6, 8, 8.40.
13.80.
13.80...
It's okay.
Hello, Tatiana.
- Good seeing you.
- Great.
Terrific, you're here. We're all set.
Chatila.
It's fine,
I'll pay. Don't worry about it.
- Okay.
- It's okay.
This is yours?
I thought you said you don't drink.
It's Friday night.
Okay. Friday night, let's go.
You see, here is my villa.
Feel at home.
It's a mess, but it's okay.
I'll be right back.
I'm sure you don't dance.
What? Why are you saying this?
Because you are too serious.
You think?
I know.
You sit all day in the street,
so miserable, no fun.
So I'm serious?
No, you're Italian.
You are Arab.
Palestinian.
What's wrong?
You have a boy, a wife.
I know.
Yes, but they're very far away.
Very far.
And you think Tatiana is easy?
I think Tatiana is beautiful.
You want an easy girl? To have fun.
Because you are bored
with your wife, yeah?
You keep her all day in the
kitchen. Yes, I know you.
You know me?
Okay, why not? Let's just have fun.
Reda!
Hold on to me.
Hold on!
Hurry. Come on, hurry.
Come!
Man, that's so cool.
How did you do it?
You like it? It's cool.
- Really cool.
- Wanna try?
Maybe later.
- But it's so cool.
- Thanks.
Want to see the acropolis?
I've already seen it.
- When?
- Everywhere you turn, you see it.
Are you hungry?
- Are you hungry?
- Yeah.
We usually eat at home.
No, it's fine.
- You're hungry, yeah?
- Yeah.
Listen,
go check out the park.
Go and wait for me.
- Why?
- I need to do something.
- Here?
- Yeah.
Can't I go with you?
No, go and wait.
- Please.
- Go on.
Come back!
Reda! Reda, wait for me!
Be careful, go slowly.
We can't be seen.
Come on.
- Hold this.
- Let's go.
Sup, Yasser!
Fuck this. I've been here for an hour.
Man, we almost got caught.
You'll like them.
They look amazing on you.
They're so nice.
Fucking amazing.
Come here.
What does this say?
- What?
- The number.
- And what did I tell you?
- 45.
I told you 46.
Yasser, you didn't say 46,
you said 45.
45 or 46, same thing.
Wear them without socks.
Are you fucking with me?
No, I'm not.
You're getting them for
30 when they cost 200.
No way, I want a 46.
Take them for 20.
Are you pulling our leg?
Didn't you hear they cost 200 euros?
Look at this little guy.
He's feisty.
Come on, Reda,
someone else will buy them
for 30 euros. Let's go.
Alright, fine,
just for the little man.
Here is 20 euros.
- Thanks, Yasser.
- Let's go.
Thanks, Yasser.
Don't get used to stealing.
Stealing is bad.
Really?
Are you serious?
I'm looking out for you.
I should tell you.
You'll be out soon.
You'll go to school.
You'll meet new people
and live a normal life.
Why did you leave Lebanon?
What a question.
Lebanon is not our country.
Lebanon is like a prison. Like Gaza.
You know, when you
treat people like dogs,
they go after each other.
So it's better here?
This is just a layover.
As Chatila says, this is not Europe.
Look at the Greeks.
They look like us Arabs.
We're going to Germany.
In Germany, we'll get our shit
together and open a cafe.
Chatila is smart. He'll make it work.
We'll get our papers.
Fix everything.
His wife, Nabila,
is a chef. I've known her forever.
Her cooking is amazing.
So tasty.
What about you?
What about me?
What'll you do there?
I'll paint, do the dishes, clean.
I'll fuck up whoever
messes with the cafe.
I'll do anything.
What's with him?
Leave him alone. Let him sleep.
Malik, can you go to the kitchen?
Sure.
Where were you this morning?
You know where.
I didn't expect you to stay all night.
What happened?
She's poor and lonely. She'll do it.
Yeah?
But tell me what happened.
What did you do?
Do you want every single detail? Damn.
Leave me be.
How's the babysitting going?
Good, all good.
At least I'm distracted.
You seem well now all
that shit left your body.
Your face looks better.
I guess.
This woman won't bail on us, right?
No, I've got this.
But Reda, please.
I need you to focus this time.
We're almost there.
Okay. Don't worry.
So, Tatiana...
So...
Tatiana.
Hey, Tatiana.
Hey.
Why do you do this?
Why do I do what?
Why do you do this?
Do what?
You always do this to yourself.
Do what to myself?
I think you drink too much.
You think?
Thank you for telling me.
I didn't know.
You didn't know? Now you know.
This is why I need to make you
some real Palestinian food.
Is it good?
It's delicious.
But I can't anymore.
I'm full.
What, full? Come on,
there's so much here.
Here, eat.
You trying to make me fat like a cow?
Before you send me to the butcher?
No.
Back home, we always shout
at each other, "Eat, eat!"
That's it.
Tatiana, you're perfect as you are.
Of course.
Come on,
tell me.
- What?
- Tell me.
Tell you what?
There is something you
want to tell me, no?
Okay, Tatiana, okay.
Yeah, there is something.
It's not easy, there's this boy.
We want to help him.
Help? What do you mean help him?
He's only 13 years old.
His mother died,
his asshole father left him.
My God, how awful.
Know what the smugglers did?
Left him here in the streets.
So we want to fly him
to his aunt in Italy.
To start a new life together.
A new life together? How beautiful.
How will you make it happen? Tell me.
To fly him in a plane,
we need someone to
play like his mother.
Someone from here, someone Greek.
You wanted to know? This is it.
Wanker.
I thought you would ask to stay here.
Or ask me for money.
But this, this is original.
Multi-talented, good job.
So how much money will you make?
Money? No, we're not
making money here.
You think I'm tragic, yeah?
Tragic?
Tragic, desperate,
a loser.
Maybe it's true, maybe I am.
But I'm not stupid.
And I know men.
So how much money will you make?
4,000.
I want 2,000.
Fine.
- Now.
- No way.
Then forget me.
I can't do this, Tatiana.
Only after we finish.
Forget it.
Okay, you choose.
You're not the only girl
in Greece who needs money.
She's Greek, and that's her actual ID.
Why would she get involved?
She was moved by his story,
so she wants to help him.
A real Mother Teresa.
Where did you find her?
We just want you to make the
kid's ID match this one.
You're in with his aunt.
Of course not, man.
Where's your mind at?
How much are you making from this?
Man, I swear we aren't
making anything from this.
We just want to help him, that's all.
He's just a kid.
Who do we have, if not each other?
Leave it to me.
- Really?
- You're the man, Marwan.
Don't worry about it.
But...
- There's just one thing.
- Anything.
For your passports, we need
to add 500 euros to the cost.
Social services.
Who's this, Malik?
- Tatiana.
- Who is she to you?
My mother.
- And where are you going?
- To Italy.
You speak different languages,
so you need to get used to each other.
What are you saying to him?
That you don't speak
the same language,
that's why you need to be normal
with each other without speaking.
But I don't get it.
How will this work?
We look nothing alike.
You look like your father.
Nabila.
Yes, he'll be there tomorrow.
Everything is ready.
We'll be waiting for
the money, Auntie.
Please don't forget us.
Great, I'll talk to you tomorrow.
Bye.
We have Mujadara tonight.
Tatiana.
Take your food and go.
What?
I don't want to do it.
Leave me alone. Go.
Why are you saying this?
I don't want to go.
What are you doing?
I'm not doing anything. I lost it.
Lost what?
My ID.
But I gave it to you three days ago.
And then I lost it.
I don't know where it is. I'm sorry.
I looked everywhere.
Are you fucking with me?
Start looking.
- Is it here?
- No. It's not there.
Stop it.
Then where the fuck is it?
You hide it?
Are you fucking crazy?
You're scared?
It's human trafficking, you idiot.
But we're helping a little boy.
Tomorrow, you'll come back and
it's all gonna be finished.
It's going to be okay.
My little man,
looking like a real European.
Don't forget your brothers in Athens.
I'll send pictures.
You better.
Send me some too.
Of course.
Give us a kiss.
Malik, it's time to leave.
Hey, take care, okay?
Come here.
- Say hi to your aunt for me.
- Deal.
Take care.
Malik!
Look.
It's like he's pissing
all over Athens.
Fuck it, let him.
They haven't passed through yet?
No, not yet.
Here.
Tell me about the cafe.
You already know everything.
I know, but talking about
it always relaxes you.
All we need is a small shop.
In an Arab neighborhood.
We won't need a lot of money.
It'll be welcoming.
And that's our plan, you know?
The most important thing is
having a big ashtray on my desk.
I always wanted one of those.
What else?
Nabila will run the kitchen.
People will come running
when they taste her food.
What about me?
You?
You'll man the bar.
Soon as they walk in,
people will see your big dumb face.
You don't remember my dad's place?
We hardly saw each other back then.
I just remember the blue chairs.
Damn, they were blue.
Every story from that neighborhood
was discussed in that cafe.
He brought everyone together.
May he rest in peace.
He loved that place.
Rest in peace. He was an honest man.
Yeah.
They're about to take off.
Fuck me!
Drink.
Cool it,
they could get sent back.
"Cool it", I said, drink.
To my genius brother.
Cheers, everyone.
Do you like Athens?
Fuck Athens.
The number you are
calling is not available,
please try again later.
Their phones are off.
Reda, I'm talking to you.
Their phones are off, no answer.
Maybe their batteries are dead.
The number you are
calling is not available,
please try again later.
She's still not answering.
Are you calling Tatiana?
No, the kid's aunt.
If they arrived,
we'd reach the Greek chick, right?
That's right.
And if they got caught,
his aunt would be
bombarding us with calls
asking where he was.
Exactly.
Worst case scenario, they'd call her.
- The police?
- Yeah.
What if that happened?
It'd be shit news for us.
She took him and doesn't want to pay.
And we're fucked here.
So Malik is now in
Italy with his aunt?
No.
Why'd you turn it on?
We can't be seen here.
- Listen.
- What?
Not a single sound.
No one shitting, no one fighting.
What a place!
Try to call Malik again.
The number you are calling is not...
My shift is over.
How much do you have?
Sorry for the change, man.
Fuck you, you finished it.
There's some left.
Do you know him?
I don't know him.
Really? It seems like you know him.
Looks like he has money.
Does he pay well?
Does he pay well?
How should I know? He might pay 50.
Go ask for 70.
My love, where have you been?
I was worried.
I'm so sorry, my love.
Is everything okay?
Nothing is okay. Nothing at all.
It's my fault for coming here.
Don't talk like that,
be patient.
You're telling me to be patient?
Yeah?
You know how we're living here?
We're criminals, Nabila.
We hustle people, we steal from them.
We're like animals.
Worse than animals.
My love, I don't know
exactly what's happening.
It's just a phase, it'll pass.
Athens will be nothing but a memory.
Fuck this memory.
My dear, rest a bit. Try to sleep.
You'll feel better tomorrow.
Okay, my love. Talk to you tomorrow.
Okay, my dear. I love you.
Chatila.
It will pass.
Even if we have to stay a bit longer.
We're getting out, no matter what.
The number you are
calling is not available,
please try again later.
Reda!
Reda!
- What?
- Call me, please.
You lost your phone?
Just call me, and put it on speaker.
The number you are trying to
reach is not available...
I guess it's off?
Fuck, yes!
It's ringing.
The number you are trying to reach...
Where am I? In Italy, right?
I don't get it.
You can forward your number
to any other line, right?
Right.
After listening to that
Italian voicemail all day,
I got this great fucking idea
to forward my number to
Malik's aunt's number.
And it worked like magic.
Alright, genius,
how will this help us?
Okay, imagine this.
A middleman wants to
send guys to Italy
and he's waiting for
their arrival call.
If we take their numbers
and forward them to this number,
when the middleman calls,
he'll get this Italian message,
thinking they arrived in Italy.
And that's when we cash in.
But the guys won't be in Italy?
No.
Where then?
Tatiana's place.
Chatila.
But won't they just run away?
Who'll run away? They'll be tied up.
And when they cut loose,
they'll destroy us.
Destroy who?
We'll be on the plane to Germany.
Bye-bye, lovelies.
Fuck, Chatila.
I swear on my mother,
this is the last shit we pull here.
Imagine, if we do this,
we can be out of here in a few days.
What do we have to lose anyway?
What do you say?
I don't know, man. Are you sure?
Trust me on this.
One question,
who is the middleman?
Who's the one guy in Athens
everyone is coming to for help?
Hello.
Hello, come in, sit down.
Smoke?
That picture is fucking amazing.
Who is next to Yasser Arafat?
Papandreou.
Who is Papandreou?
The president of Greece.
Don't touch the bird.
We smoked a joint,
he thinks he's an eagle.
What brings you here?
Let's cut to the chase.
We found a safe way to Italy.
It's new, no one has
discovered it yet.
If we act quickly,
we can get a few guys through.
Well,
that's nice.
You've started a business.
Why do you need me?
We want to go to Germany, not Italy.
So we need those passports.
While you're broke?
We had some unforeseen expenses.
You know, my wife and
kid are in that camp.
Reda's mom is sick.
Yes, and it's getting worse.
But Marwan, you have street cred,
and your word is never repeated.
Your reputation precedes you.
No one's heard of us before.
We aren't credible.
Just so we're clear,
I'm sure you know some guys
dying to get out of here.
What do you say?
Here's what I need from you.
Two big guys who know how to drive,
and, more importantly,
who want to get out of here.
Easy, everyone wants
to get out of here.
Exactly, because no one else
would get involved in this.
This is it, man. It's going to work.
You need to know, though.
- What?
- It's not an easy ride.
It's a long journey,
and the truck will
be dark and cramped.
Are you ready for that?
That's nothing. It was
hell getting out of Syria.
I almost drowned. Our boat capsized.
Eight people died.
Rest in peace.
May they rest in peace.
What if it doesn't work?
That's why you have your middleman.
Listen, buddy,
your money is safe with me.
If anything happens,
I'll wire it back to you.
Don't be afraid.
As long as the road is
undiscovered, you're safe.
You'll get there, don't worry.
And the second you arrive, call me.
So that I can take my cut
and give Chatila and
his driver their share.
Deal?
Deal.
Safe travels.
Thank you.
What's he doing here?
The past is in the past.
Please let me help you guys.
Just get in.
Hey, Yasser.
Good to see you.
Go wait inside. You come with me.
Why did you bring him?
He's all we got. Yasser's
leaving via Macedonia soon.
Abu Love agreed.
He just wants to score.
Chatila, do you realize
what you're asking of me?
Don't fuck it up this time.
Forget this house, okay?
I don't want anyone coming here.
You'll stay by my side.
Don't leave unless I say so.
Done.
You and Yasser will
welcome our guests.
Brother, a cigarette, please.
Thanks.
Keep quiet and stick
to the plan, okay?
You're the boss.
Hello, guys. Are you ready?
He lives up there.
Wait, wait.
What's wrong?
Five Arabs entering at
once is a bit suspicious.
Better go one by one.
Our man here will show you up.
Barhoum, you go first.
Yeah, let's do it.
- Italy, yeah?
- Yeah.
Good food, beautiful women.
It's gonna be great.
My wife and daughters are there.
Oh, really?
Here he is.
Shall I go?
Yeah.
Look,
these are my daughters,
Mira and Malak.
They're adorable.
Thank you. Do you have kids?
A little boy.
May God protect him.
When we were crossing from Syria,
I was very close to dying.
The thought of leaving
them without a father
was the hardest part.
I don't want them to need anything.
I want to do my best for them.
Hopefully, when we are reunited,
it will be the start of a new life.
I'll come say hello to the
driver. It's been a while.
- Sounds like a party in there.
- Yeah.
Come in, guys.
Turn him around.
Stop, calm down.
Turn the music down!
Lower the volume.
Take him inside.
Listen up.
We don't want to hurt you,
but we have to do this.
This isn't about you.
This is on behalf of someone
you don't want to fuck with.
He's after Marwan. You guys
got caught in the crossfire.
If you value your lives,
you'll cooperate.
It's best for you and for me.
Understand?
Phones.
- Good work.
- You too, brother.
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
You did great.
Go drink some water.
Really, man? It's too early.
Go back to sleep.
Let's go check on them.
Now?
They haven't eaten since yesterday.
Hello.
I'm going to feed you.
I'll remove that from your mouth,
but don't make a sound, okay?
If you do, I'll put
my foot up your ass.
You heard him.
Help us!
What did I say?
Why'd you do that?
We want this to be over, too!
What was that?
What are you doing? Get out of there.
I know it's unpleasant,
but you can't be nice to them.
I was gonna feed them.
Command respect and stand your ground.
Got it, Reda?
We're almost out of here.
Can you imagine? Two more days.
The poet says,
The mask has fallen from the mask.
The mask has fallen from the mask.
You have no brother,
no friends and no fortress.
Neither water nor medicine,
nor sky, nor sail,
no going forth or turning back.
Besiege your siege.
If I fall near you, pick me up.
And with me, strike
your enemy. No escape.
Besiege your siege, there's no escape.
Besiege your siege, there's no escape.
If your arm falls off, pick it up
and strike your enemy. No escape.
If I have fallen, pick me up,
and with me, strike
your enemy. No escape.
Now you are free, free,
free.
Our names are dismembered remains,
our names are dismembered remains.
The wounded and the dead
are your ammunition.
Strike your enemies with them.
There is no escape.
Besiege your siege with madness.
Those you love have gone.
You will either have to be, or not be.
Arabs obeyed their Romans.
Arabs sold their soul.
Arabs, they are lost.
I balance what is and what must be.
We must move to the left.
Abandon the right, barricade
the center, defend the weak.
Regimes must fall and wait
for the court to rule.
The mask has fallen.
You wrote that poem, Abu Love?
No, man. That's Mahmoud Darwish.
You know Mahmoud Darwish?
Hello, Marwan, they have arrived.
I called and got an Italian voicemail.
Their lines must be off.
I told you they arrived.
Maybe their phones got
confiscated. How should I know?
What matters is they're gone.
Let's talk business.
We need those passports.
What's the password?
What?
The password they give
when they have a problem.
What password?
What's the password?
For what?
They have a password. Do you know it?
- Guys!
- Yes, brother.
What?
- Do you know the guys' password?
- No.
- You didn't hear it?
- No.
No.
We're fucked.
Marwan needs the password.
I need it before I arrive.
Can you get it?
How?
I don't know how.
Figure it out. Do what you need to do.
Listen to me. There's a password,
and we want it, okay?
There's the easy way and the hard way.
Tell us the password,
and no one gets hurt.
Otherwise, he won't show mercy.
You want to talk?
Good choice.
Fuck you...
I have an idea, guys.
What?
Say it!
Say it,
and it'll all be over.
Say it and save yourself.
I'll untie you if you do.
Step aside, please.
Yasser, open his eyes.
Open them properly.
Exactly, that's it.
Won't that burn his eyes?
No, don't worry.
Yasser, hold him!
Enough!
You gonna say the password or not?
I'll fuck you up.
Say it, and just get it over with!
Say it!
Wait, he wants to talk.
Long live Syria.
Long live Syria.
Long live Syria.
Fuck Syria, man.
Are you bullshitting us?
What's wrong?
You want to say something?
Don't fuck around like him.
"Long live Syria" is the password.
Long live what? Syria?
Yeah.
Fuck this shit, man.
What happened to "Long
live Palestine"?
Reda, I want to kiss you.
But Chatila, listen...
I'm at Marwan's. I'll talk
to you when I'm out, bye.
This is your cut.
And this is my cut.
No middleman between us,
I need the passports immediately.
You should thank God.
I'm still in contact with them.
Give me a few days,
and I'll fix everything.
I don't have a few days,
I want them tomorrow.
I'm counting on you.
Alright,
leave it to God.
I'm really sorry.
You were gonna attack me.
I didn't mean to.
So what happened?
It's all good.
Let me tell you...
Hello, Chatila.
Do you come bearing gifts?
- What gifts?
- We agreed.
When we're done, you'll get paid.
Bullshit. That wasn't our agreement.
Pay us more, we're
handling the hard shit.
Fine. You're scared
I'll fuck you over?
Take half now and the rest later.
I want to talk to you. Come.
Look at that.
What'd you do to the guy?
I didn't mean to,
I thought he would attack me.
Calm down, it's not that bad.
He's all bloody,
said he was gonna die.
You believed him?
He's bullshitting,
so we take him to the hospital.
Wouldn't you do the same?
They don't deserve this.
We're torturing them.
They're just like us.
I know they don't deserve it,
I also don't want to do this.
Why didn't you know about
the password before?
Fuck the password.
How was I supposed to know?
When we get to Germany,
we'll make it up to them. Who knows?
Maybe we can send them
money and bring them over.
You're fucking around.
You'll forget about them.
Just like that Greek woman.
Chatila, we are bad people.
Bad people.
You're laughing?
You think this is a joke?
Do you hear yourself?
"We're bad people, Chatila."
Get out of the fantasy
world you're living in.
You think you get whatever you want?
Look at the shit we're in.
Tell me, what has the world given you?
What have you gotten?
Spare me your empty words, Reda.
What are you doing?
Don't be an idiot, sit down.
Hey, I'm talking to you.
Fuck you, you're on your own.
Move.
Go on. You're useless anyways.
You think I'm happy babysitting you?
With your mom calling every second.
What did you say?
What's your problem?
Fuck you.
You're always making me feel bad.
I make you feel bad?
Amazing. Reda,
the passports will be ready tomorrow.
Congratulations.
Do you know what this means?
After tomorrow, we'll be
on a plane out of here.
Listen, you're right. I'm a shithead.
Forget it. Let me go get the tickets,
and I'll be right back, okay?
Alright?
What are you doing outside?
I was just returning the car keys.
- Are you stupid?
- No.
- Did anyone see you?
- No.
Go inside.
Don't go out again.
Dark like the night.
Man, why are you bringing
that shit in here?
Safe travels.
I'm going to be on the
first flight out of here.
Come on, Walid.
Tell your dad goodnight.
Look at that, my dear son.
He's tough, staying up late.
Just like you.
Chatila, my love,
I've missed you so much.
I miss being in your arms,
smelling you,
sleeping next to you and feeling safe.
Reda?
Reda?
Yasser?
Hey, have you seen Reda?
No, I haven't.
- Was Reda here?
- I swear I didn't see him.
Reda!
Reda, open up!
Reda,
what did you do, man?
Reda.
Wake up.
Guys! Yasser!
What do I do?
- Is he breathing?
- No.
Hit his face.
Reda, wake up.
What do we do?
Adrenaline! Water. To the shower!
Reda.
He's breathing.
Brother! Yes, there we go, wake up.
It's all good, you're great.
It's almost over, brother.
It's almost over. Stay with me.
On his face.
There we go.
It's all good.
What's going on?
I'm gonna kill you!
- What's wrong with you?
- Not now, man.
What? I wasn't even with him!
Get the fuck out!
Alright.
Go inside, man.
Abu Love, for God's sake,
leave. Go inside, man.
It's my own fault for
helping you. Fuck you.
Leave, motherfucker!
Come on, brother, answer me. Wake up.
Help me get him to the
hospital. We need a taxi.
What about the guys?
You'll come back,
keep an eye on them. When I
call you, untie one and leave.
Come on, lift him.
Lift!
Wait here.
Stop!
Fuck you, man.
Stop!
- I'm out of service.
- Hospital, please. Yasser!
- Can you take me to the hospital?
- Take the 13.
Open the door!
Open the door!
Hospital now!
Reda, stay with me.
Come here.
Brother, are you with me?
Stay with me, are you with me?
There we go. Stay with me.
I thought I had lost you,
man. You scared me.
We're going to the hospital,
a good hideout.
Right, Reda?
Can you hear me?
It's good, we'll stay there,
you'll get better.
Get better, then go where we want.
We have passports now.
Reda, we have passports.
We'll go wherever we want, yeah?
The road is closed.
Hey! What? What?
I need to go another way.
Okay, please.
Hurry up.
He's saying ten minutes.
Ten minutes and we'll arrive.
Yeah? Stay with me.
Stay with me, brother, please.
Do you think the cafe is
just for Nabila and me?
That's not true, brother.
I want you there.
Man, I need you there with me, Reda!
Come on, man.
When people think about the place,
the first thing that will
come to mind is your face.
We'll find an old place.
In an old neighborhood.
Reda.
Reda.