Cairo, 1985
These are excellent ones, it's marvelous
l wanted to make sure it's not fake
Tito, come on, it's time to play
- Thanks a lot - You're welcome
Ma'am, l beg you give me something to eat
l haven't eaten something the whole day
- Please give me anything - Wait a second
Help
Two little kids
Come on people, let each mind his own business
No need to make such a fuss
Walk straight
- Move straight, lad - Take your hands off me
Move straight and look behind, boy, move
Move boys, move, move
We're gonna have a party, baby
You're looking for something?
Yes please, there are some people living on the first floor
The house of hajji Abd El Hay Sleem
- Who? - Hajji Abd El Hay Sleem
- They moved a long time ago - They moved?
- Do you happen to know their new address? - No, l don't
But they say he's been in clink for a couple of years now
- ln clink? Which clink? - l don't know
- Thank you - Would you like something to drink?
- No thanks - Take care
Stop right there, give me back the fag, you piece of shit
- Give me the fag - Cut it out, you're gonna hurt him
- Let go of me - You're gonna hurt each other
- Give me the fag - You stand up and run away
- Let go of me - What's your problem?
Acting like a dozen of men, what is your problem?
Let go of me, you let him run away
- What's your name? - lt's none of your business
- Don't be impolite, what's your name? - My name is Reda
How can l get to Giza, Mr. Reda?
Hey, l'm talking to you, how can l get to Giza?
- By car - No, on foot Mr. Wise Guy
You can't go on foot, you're idiot or what?
Then tell me smart boy, how can l get there?
Come, l'll get you a lift
- Come with me, don't just stand there - What? Can't you be a little bit more polite?
- Why were you beating that boy, Reda? - He stole my fag
Your fag, you're just a little brat and you're smoking too at this early age?
- This is the place - Thanks a lot, l appreciate it
- Good evening - Good evening
- ls Sobhi here? - Who's asking for him?
- Tell him it's Tito - Just a second
Tito, welcome back Tito
- How are you doing Sobhi? - How are you doing?
- l sure missed you Sobhi - Me too
- How are you doing? - l'm fine
Long time no see, come over here
l won't be bothering you for too long, just a couple of days until l work things out
Don't say that, Tito
- You stood for me in jail - Sobhi, the room is ready
- You need anything else? - Thank you sweetie
- Okay then, l'll leaving - Wait a second, l'll give you a lift
Fine
Let's talk business
- Are you a good shooter? - You know Sobhi, l can do almost anything
- But the thing is... - Don't you worry
We still have plenty of time
You know what? Spare me this kind of work
- l don't wanna go back - l want you to earn some dough
Days have changed, nothing is the same
You won't have the chance for a decent job and you won't be able to earn enough
Don't you worry, l've worked everything out
- You just got to do what l'm telling you - Hopefully
3 weeks later
Move away man, we don't get to see these things anywhere
Picho, turn off the TV and go down and keep your eyes wide open
Come on
Tito, you get changed and set things straight and close the door behind me
Say Tarek, what's going on down there?
Nothing until now sir
- Listen - Yeah
- The client is coming up - Alright
Keep your eyes open, once the dealer is here, let me know
Orabi
Get ready, they're here
- How many of them? - Three
Where's the dough?
What's the safe combination?
You have a hearing problem, right?
Spit it out
Say it
What's the safe combination?
You will speak
You're gonna speak or you'd rather follow him?
The dealer is here sir
Roger that
- Chief, we'll be moving in after a while - Don't wait too long, good luck
Thank you sir, thank you
Get ready men
- Everything is going fine sir - Yes, boss
Follow me
- What's going on? - They're not answering the phone
What do you mean?
The guys are here and the cops are moving in
What cops? What's going on?
The combination is 8000
- The dealer's here - Come quick
Here, open the bag
- What is going on? - There are some people in there
Freeze
Don't move, or l'll shoot
- Tito - Don't worry Sobhi
lt's alright
Hang on
Hang on Sobhi
- God rest his soul, Tito - Who's this?
You don't know me, l'm sure Sobhi didn't mention me
Do you have the money?
Don't worry, we can't talk about it in the phone
Tito?
- lt looks like you're unarmed - lt looks like you're a cop
Where's the money?
- Here you go - What's this?
lt was the share of Sobhi and his men, you earned it
A 200 thousand dollars job for mere bucks in return?
That was the deal and it's none of your business
Listen, you don't know me but you sure know Sobhi very well
And you must know that he's got a family to provide for
And you're the secretary general of this family of his?
Take this dough and piss off
Take your hands off me, take your hands off
You know who you're talking to?
A police officer? Or a minister? l don't give a shit, this is my right
You want me to believe that you're gonna give the money for his kids?
Fine
Don't you bother
lf this orphans drama you pulled is true
We'd have got ourselves a trustworthy man to deal with
Who do l have the honor to deal with?
Just call me pops
5 months later
Have you got yourself a car yet, Tito?
Not yet, sir
l spent everything on this new flat
l brought a decorator who made me pay around 200 thousand pounds up till now
- What for? - Who knows?
Each time he brings some furniture, he says it's modern and too expensive
And it's... what's this word?
- Classic - Yeah, classic and expensive
Throw them over there Tito, throw them over there
l'm just going along with him coz l just wanna be done with it
Listen, you buy yourself a new car once you go to Egypt
And never mind the cost
l'll pay for it and deduce it from any operation
Thank you boss, you're so kind
What did the decorator tell you?
He's laughing at me
He uses a bunch of foreign terms
and you know l'm not quite skilled in foreign languages
- Where's this flat? - ln Zamalek
- Zamalek? - lf you want, l can change it
Give it to me Tito
lt's your son, right?
lt's okay if you don't wanna answer
This is a workshop by day but it's just for cover
And by night, it's an arms warehouse
- l quit - Since when?
The doctor's orders, anyway, you'll find 5 to 6 guys on both gates
2 here, and three there
There's one janitor at the end of the street and another one for back-up upstairs
By the way, you'll need a bunch of guys to aid you
l got them
Most importantly, l want you in and out in about 30 minutes
- When will it take place? - l have to know our mission's date first
Don't forget to leave a couple of guns for us to seize
Or it'll be a complete fiasco
Don't worry boss, we can leave it all for you if you like
Aren't you gonna tell me your real name?
Excuse me, but Mr. Ramzi doesn't seem like the proper name for you
Good morning Mr. Refaat
What do you mean Hassan? What do you mean?
He's been in custody for 48 hours and can't seem to get a word out of him?
But sir, the guy's scared shitless
You know quite well that beating them was the only way
We're out of ways now, we can't make them rat on each other
There are numerous other ways, Hassan
- Good morning sir - How are you doing Hossam?
- Good job on that mission - Thank you sir
- lt's front page news - Thank you sir
- We're your students - Congratulations
- You'll get to work with Samy - Mr. Refaat?
- He's great - Mr. Refaat?
- Yes - l got a call
There is word on the street that a couple of guys are coming from Sina
With a huge shipment of drugs
- Get me a warrant - Yes sir
lt's not our problem sir
We've got the boy's confession and the guns
- lt's a solid case - The jail's full of dealers Hassan
l want the big leaders
Look Sayyed, you heard of the lie detector used in the USA?
- Yes sir - Fine
We have something quite like it but with a national twist
lt's called the peg top
lt's linked to an electrical current with two pieces sticking out of it
One is attached to your tongue
and another one in a special place you know very well
An electrical current of 10 000 volts
You'd better live your life
l've got another offer to make
l can let you step out of this door absolutely free, but on one condition
you must tell me everything you know
What guarantee do l have that you're gonna let me out?
You jackass, l'm not interested in you
l want the big chiefs
- l'm at your service sir - Well said
He's gonna cooperate with us, Hassan
Write down his statement and let him go free at once
Sit down Sayyed
Yes sir
They went back home?
Of course, we're not kidding here
Sir Refaat, what about this peg top?
Hey
Kick it over here
What is it?
Come on
- What is it? - Nothing, dog
- Reda - Tito
- How are you doing? - l'm doing fine
Don't you wanna know what l brought you with me?
- What did you bring me? - l can't show it to you here
Then where?
Good evening
What have you done, you brat?
- What did you do now? - Go easy on him
All you bring home is trouble
- Go easy on him Ma'am - Why is that?
- Go easy on him - What is it?
- l brought him here - Why is that?
- Dear Lord, ain't this his home? - His home?
This little boy is a bum, the street is his home
- What home can bring up this kind of street rats? - Mom, where's my white shirt?
Get inside and get dressed
Listen, Um Reda, your son is still a small boy and have nothing but his house and family
He must go to school, study, and play
What boy and what school? l told you he's a street rat
You think l'm very pleased to see him lead this miserable life
l'm at my wit's end
Why else do you think l'm going through hell?
This is just a wanderer, he's a good for nothing
- Here you go Um Reda - What's this?
lt's some money to provide for Reda
From now on, he won't be a pickpocket on the streets
You'll get a similar sum each month but he must go back to school
He's my boy, l know him very well
He won't stay at home and he won't go back to school
- This is your duty, you can make him do it - You think l can?
Reda, come on, take a bath and get changed
- l'm gonna check on you once in a while - Fine
- Say, who are you sir? - lt's not important
What's important is that God sent him someone to tend for him
- l thank the Lord - Take care
You're angry coz you sold it for 10 thousand pounds less
l understand perfectly well
He gave us his old car to be sold
And l've got a client ready to pay 120 for it
We bought it for 95, so we'd have gained 25 thousand pounds
What's the big deal if l sold it to him 10 thousand pounds less?
- Excuse me - One second sir
- How can l help you? - l'd like to sell you that car
Please have a seat, have a seat please
Yes sir, yeah
He's right here, yeah l'll give you a call
- Fine sir - That's okay, l'm here
Mr. Fares, good day sir
Have a seat
l'll get you the papers, l'm gonna go get the file and l'll be right back
Okay
- You're being cheated sir - What?
You're being screwed sir
He sold your old car for 120 thousand pounds
And he'll give you 95 thousand pounds
l heard him talk about it on the phone sir
- 120? - There's nothing in it for me?
l'm just telling you for your own good, you're free to do whatever you like
Congratulations sir
You're gonna sign me checks of the approved sum
And the dates are just what we agreed upon
lf you have the cash money right now, it's a done deal
- l wanted to sell it right away - l have the cash money sir
But allow me to take a look at the car
Go ahead, it's parked over there in the back
- Excuse me - What is going on?
- lt's nothing at all - The guy's gonna buy my car for 1 10
- But l gave him my word - You can tell him anything
15 000 pounds man, it's no laughing matter
Mr. Fares, l'll pay the difference myself but l can't break my word
Fine then, great
Fix those checks and l'm gonna apologize for the man out there
But listen, find him a nice car for a nice amount of money
l want him to be satisfied
- You haven't got your car yet? - l'll have it tomorrow
- Why are you standing here? - Hopefully, l'll get a cab
A cab? ln the middle of the desert, get in, man
- Get in, l'll give you a lift - Thank you
- What is your name? - My friends call me Tito
That's a nice name Tito, thanks a lot for what you did in there
lt's no big deal, it's not right and l couldn't let him do it
He was bargaining with the client
You sold it for a big sum, he was making a fortune out of it
What took you so long? Are we gonna eat or what?
- Two months later - Five minutes, sweetie
- Fine, send it over here - Okay
- Yeah, Nermin - Yes Ma'am
- Find me lbrahim and send him over here - Okay
Come on, throw it up, what the hell are you looking at?
Shut your mouth lbrahim
And l'm gonna shoot
No Tito, you must shoot with the left one
- The left one and that's a goal - Goal
What do you think?
Did you have to shoot a goal? Can't you see l'm having some troubles playing it?
- Come on, let's eat, what? - Tell me
- How do l look? - You're looking great
- l mean, my clothes are fine? - Absolutely, come on, let's go
- Spare us the talk - Fine, fine
Aren't you gonna find yourself a job, Tito?
- lnstead of just sitting jobless? - You're right
l've got the dough but what would l do with it?
- Anything - You invest them somewhere
l can invest in the stock exchange but you're still gonna be jobless
Jobless? What's with this jobless issue Fares?
Fine man, l'll find you something to do
- You burned it? - Have l ever burnt the food?
- You do it all the time, man - Take it
- Let's talk about the SARS - What cats? What are you talking about?
- You forget about Sharam El Sheikh? - What's with Sharam El Sheikh?
- What's the story with Sharam El Sheikh? - lt's a strange story
- Here you go Tito -Thank you
Sit down Tito
Tell us about Sharam El Sheikh
- You want me to tell it? - What do you want me to say?
What exactly happened in Sharam El Sheikh?
You forgot?
You remember last year when l wanted to have a diving course?
- The man came with me? - Yeah
We were sitting, making a barbecue and about to eat
Okay
Freeze, nobody move
Let me do it for you
We'll only be here for 10 minutes
No heroes, coz l don't wanna hurt anybody
Come on boys
Come on quick
Get the boxes quickly boys
Come on, come on, come on
Quickly, quickly
l didn't wanna take these three pieces
Thus l brought them to you
Fine Tito
Thank you
This is the final share of 200
You don't seem satisfied
No boss, l was just thinking of something else
Something else?
You remember when you gave me the money to buy a car?
l met a fine fellow, a straight man
With noble origins
Their parents are extremely wealthy
l was beginning to think that all wealthy people are just rascals, dirty
l thought that for them, the end justifies the means
But when l got to meet this man
And... l got into his house and met his family
l found that money is the last thing on their mind
They're nice people
They treated me right
Nobody asked me about my origins
They're clean, very clean
And respected
You know what?
lt's the first time l feel like a human being, not like a piece of shit
What are you trying to say Tito?
l wanna become clean, respected
l want out sir
And how would you live, you respected fellow?
Just like everybody
You think that if you got yourself another job, you'd be able to earn this amount of money?
What are we doing?
We're just taking the thieves' money
investing it in huge projects for the best of the country
And we're getting paid for that
Tell me something
You think that if you didn't have this amount of money
You'd be able to hang out with these people?
You're not gonna be one of them just by sticking together
- Sir, these people are different - lf you asked their girl in marriage
Would they accept?
You're like a son to me, you must understand
lf you wanna become a respected fellow
Money is the only means
- Let's do it - Let's do it
- That's right - Come on
- Let him take our picture - Yeah, a picture
- No, no, fine listen - Come over here
ls that so?
Wait a second, Tito
- Come - Where to?
- We're taking a photo - No, l don't like photos
- Please, spare me this - Come on, do it for me
Let him take our picture
No matter how it is, come on
Come closer
Can l have a glass of water?
- This one is clean, l haven't touched it - Thank you
Thank you
Why are you standing alone?
lt's just that l only know Fares around here
Fares talks about you all the time
Tito, Tito, all he ever talks about is Tito
Nice of you to say so
Fares is like a brother of mine
l've known him for quite a while, l hold him very dear
What is your real name?
- What? You don't know your name? - No, l'm not that fool
How can l not know my name?
But it's been a very long time l haven't heard this question
- And it's only in specific occasions - What's your name?
- Taher - Taher?
Taher Abd El Hay Sleem
What's new?
l'm talking with your friend Taher, excuse me
Taher? Your name is Taher?
Yes, Taher Abd El Hay... Sleem
l've never told you my name is Taher
Taher, Taher
This is my life's project
l've dreamt about it since l was 1 7 years old
- This wreck is your dream? - This wreck will become a piece of art
Nobody will believe that this place really exists in Egypt
Hopefully l'll be able to get the building permit
Why don't you let me work with you on this?
Yes Hassan, sorry l forgot
Wait a second, l'll run a search and give you the answer right away
Why don't you let me work with you, as your partner l mean
The devil you know better than the devil you don't know
No Tito
My own dad wanted to be my partner but l refused
You said you'll find me something to do, Fares
Yeah, but not in this deal, Tito
You think l'm gonna mess it up, man?
Yes Hassan, no, it's down by 12 sterling and the other's up by 20
No, don't sell, call me tomorrow at my office
Fine, take care
You saw the engagement pictures? Look
Look at yourself, you were so gloomy man
You didn't wanna get shot, huh?
What does Miss Nour do for a living?
She's a speech therapist
What do you mean by that?
lt means, she helps little boys with deficient mental powers
- You mean the retarded ones - You shouldn't call them the retarded, Tito
ls she engaged?
Tito, Nour isn't the right girl for you
You can't have fun with her and you won't be able to marry her
l know l won't have fun with her but why won't l marry her?
Coz she comes from a noble family and you're a nobody
Why are you saying that? l'm a nobody, Fares?
Don't be mad, l'm just kidding
l'll fix you a meeting with her and do what you like
Just don't use the word retarded with her
Fine, the mental defective
- l won't use the word retarded - Don't mention this subject in front of her
You mean, about the retarded? No l won't say a word about that
l swear, you're the retarded
My restaurant will be totally different
First of all, it won't be this high
Second, there won't be such common people like the one over there
lf you don't like this place, why did you invite us here?
- l didn't, it's Tito's choice - l swear it's not me
l can't imagine that you two only met 3 months ago
Where are you? Come on over here, l'm waiting for you
l have to leave guys, some work problems
- What problem? - Laundry, money laundering
Look Nour, Tito can take you home, do you have any problem with that?
No, fine, take care of Nour, and call me later tonight
- Would you like to order Ma'am? - Yeah
What do you like to have?
- l want a filet - You'd like the mushroom sauce?
Yeah, the mushroom sauce
- How do you like them? - Well-cooked
- What about you sir? - Just like her
Okay, at your service
- Thank you - Thank you
- What's your horoscope? - l don't know
l'm not interested in these issues
- You're serious? - Absolutely
So you don't know when were you born?
No, l know my birth date but l just don't know the suitable horoscope
l'm gonna tell you
- You're a lion - lt's nice of you to say so
- Bon appétit - Thank you man
Why did you choose this field?
Those children were born like this, it's out of their hands
Some people enjoy making successful business deals
Like a tourist town, or a building construction
But imagine the great feeling you'd have
When you manage to help one of these kids lead a perfectly normal life
Why aren't eating?
l am eating
What are you laughing at?
- About your little game - What game?
The phone call Fares received, forcing him to leave, it's just an old trick
No, you just don't get it
Anyway, that's fine, it's fine with me
Drop me over there
- There? - Yeah
Why?
Coz this is my house, thanks a lot
- Can l ask you something if you don't mind? - Sure
- Can l have your phone number? - What for?
Excuse me, if it bothers you, that's okay
What is it? What's your problem exactly?
- My problem? - l mean who are you?
Where are you coming from? Stuff like that
You mean to ask about my origins?
l was born in a common street named Aleet El Kabsh
l don't think you ever heard of it
Then l went to the Arab Gulf with my mom and dad
They had signed a business contract over there
Two, three year later, they died in a car accident
That's just life, we can do nothing
A friend of my dad helped me
And l grew up, l made a fortune
and chose to come back to my country and live in here
- Did you had any college studies? - Yeah, thank God
What was your major?
Commerce
So you went abroad, you had a hard time, then you worked and studied
Good for you, good for you
God helps the ones who work hard
Have you read the book by Saher El Sahraa?
- You read it? - Yeah l read it
There's some expression that touched my heart
When a man has his heart set on something
Everybody turns against him, until he finally achieves his goal
lt was a very important lesson and it changed me drastically
Good for you, l must go now
- Excuse me, l didn't get the number - Yeah
You can take it from Fares
Take care
A tourist town in Sharam El Sheikh
l've got some important business partners
This is the project l've always wanted to do
To be able to finally retire and lead an easy happy life
Frankly, l have a financing problem
You're the only one who can help me
- l don't get it - lt's a very simple job
A drug shipment coming from Sina, worth over 5 to 6 million pounds
After this job, l won't ever ask you anything else
You'll get a good some of money yourself
To finance your own project and lead a luxurious life
You're absolutely sure it's the last one?
l give you my word, Tito
- You promise me? - Listen man
l won't be able to work anymore
l heard that an internal affairs inspector is after my back
Mainly in the last missions
That's why l want you to pull this mission as smoothly as possible
While we arrest the dealers, l want you to get the money but with no victims
Understood?
God help me
You remember the Sharam El Sheikh land which was sold in auction
The man who bought this land is Abdullah El Sawaf
This man is a mere employee who's barely earning his keep
He's now a partner in a huge tourism project with some eminent affluent people
You know who helped him enter this auction?
- Who? - Captain Refaat El Sokari sir
Can't you do anything else than Refaat El Sokari, Mohamed?
Sir, you're perfectly aware of his file
Why all his missions must end in fiasco
Frankly sir, l have my doubts
Mohamed, you have no proof against him
l don't want you to make a mess with the officers
- What if l get you the proof? - Then take the legal procedures
Without even consulting me
- No one is above the law - Yes sir
Right away, yes, l'll do it, 50 thousand share for the 1865
Send me the money today if you please
Just one second sir, one second
- How are you doing? - Sit down, sit down
Yes sir, no you must do it today
You'd better transfer them via Western Union
So that they'll be in the account today
Fine sir okay, l'll call you once the deal is done, goodbye
Here you go man
- What's this? - A 250 thousand pounds check
As a first payment, it's a deal?
Let's put this check aside now, there's something else l wanna talk to you about
Why do you think l'm having someone like you as my partner, Tito?
Do l need your money or your experience?
- You changed your mind? - Listen Tito
l can perfectly imagine the miserable environment you've been through
And l don't want you to tell me about it
The difference between you and anybody else who grew up in a clean environment
ls that you've had a choice and you wanted to become what you are now
That's why l'm honored to have you as a friend and a partner
But l want to make sure of something first
lf you had any past experience that might bring about any kind of problem
l'd rather know about it now
Coz if l became your partner and something went wrong because of you
l'll never forgive you
Listen man, l did all kinds of hideous deeds but one
l've never betrayed a friend
lt's a deal then
ln the name of God, the Merciful, the Benevolent
You're gonna have him as your boyfriend?
My boyfriend? Of course not, what the hell are you talking about?
- Then what do you call this? - l don't know
He called me many times, to go out with him
He's got a childish way of courting me
Frankly, l couldn't refuse
l feel he's different
Different? Of course he would be, he's my brother's friend, right?
Each time he finds himself a friend out of the blue
- The last one is our garage manager - Aren't we gonna eat?
You're letting your mind wander?
Not at all, it's just that l have a meeting with a friend of mine
And l must attend to it
This friend of yours must be very important
He's not my friend, he's not old
- lt's just a nine-year-old boy - Nine year old?
How can he be your friend?
lt's just a little boy l saw wandering on the streets
l felt pity for him
so l went home with him to meet his parents and the way they're living
and l'm doing my best to help him
l pay him a visit 2 to 3 times a month, l buy him a shirt or some shoes
l pay his tuition fees, things like that
- Really? - Yeah
Just because you saw wandering on the streets
- You did all that to him? - Yeah
l would like to meet him, can l?
Sure
As soon as we arrive?
- As soon as we arrive - Okay
l have pity on these boys
lf Reda remains on the streets, he'll sure grow up into a petty criminal
But what's his fault?
- Hunger - And ignorance
l can't believe these boys are left on the streets
lf only all people can be like you
Good morning
The phone
Hey man
Yeah?
He's coming?
Fine, you piss off
Come on boys
lt's the first time l see a checkpoint around here
Tell them to overtake us
The permits
Where are you heading to?
Freeze, nobody move
Quickly
Hopefully, l'll make it
l don't know much about restaurants
But l put my trust in God and Fares
Hope you achieve your aims
ln case you need anything, don't hesitate to ask for it
- Frankly l need something - What?
We've gone some problems with the building permits
Piece of cake, give me the legal documents and l'll work it out
- What about Nour? - You're a mind reader boss
- What happened? - Frankly l wanna marry this girl
- Marry her? - Did l say something wrong?
Absolutely not, does Nour know who you are?
You think if she knew who you really are, she'll accept?
You don't know Nour
She doesn't judge a person according to his past origins
Suppose she accepts, Tito
You still got to deal with her friends and parents
Tito, marriage isn't about two people being in love
lt's a whole lifetime
Only the girl who knows your circumstances and understand them
ls the right girl for you
Boss you don't understand, what's between me and Nour is different
Don't let that trouble you
Grant us your blessing and it'll work out just fine
Congratulations Tito
- Don't forget to invite me to the wedding - How can l?
l can't celebrate my wedding if you're not present
We're done with our business Tito
But l'm certain you won't forget your big brother
- God be with you sir - Goodbye
By the way...
- My name is Refaat, Refaat El Sokari - Refaat?
El Sokari? You're not Ramzi then?
l told you that name doesn't suit you sir
What's this great surprise?
- How are you doing Reda? - l'm fine, thank you
- How are you? - Fine and you?
We won't keep you from doing your work, we just passed by to say hi
l have a treatment session, you can come with me if you like
l'd love to, l also brought some candies for the kids
Then come on over, come on Reda
- Put it outside, on the reception desk - Where are the plates
These are the normal plates along with their napkins
- Take a look - Nice
Ahmad, the door isn't steady and it's missing the hinges
Call the technician Ragab to fix them first thing in the morning
lt's good, it's good Ahmad
- Tito, don't you need any help? - No it's okay
l must leave now to distribute these
- Catch you later - Catch you later
Come on Ahmed
l'll go see the uniforms and will be back soon
Goodbye Ahmed
- Congratulations Taher - Thanks
We'd better leave, l'm very late
Well, Nour...
l wanna have a word with you
Look, sometimes we dream
And sometimes we live in our dreams and take them for a reality
Thank God, most of my dreams came true
As you can see, with the restaurant, right?
The important thing is...
A huge part of these dreams is still missing
Something that's more important than all this to me
But l'm scared to believe it
What is it? l don't understand
You didn't understand what l meant by all this?
You didn't say a thing
You spoke about dreams and being scared of making them come true
- What do you wanna say? - l want to get my second half
Your second half? Are you proposing to me?
Well...
Give me some time to think about it
- l've given it a thought - Before you say anything else
lf what l said will make you mad or anything
You know how much l care about you
- My answer is yes - Your answer to what?
l accept
- No kidding - l accept
You really make me perplexed
l don't understand what's so special about this guy
For my brother to make him his partner and you your husband
There are a million guy available Nour
You can choose whoever you like
Someone like us at least
What exactly you don't like in him?
What do l don't like? The question is what do you like?
He's different from any man l've ever met
As innocent as a little baby and strong
Sometimes l feel he can bring the whole world down for me
And other times l feel he's so weak when he needs me
lmagine all these opposite qualities in one man
- Who loves for the first time - God help you, darling
l knew it from the beginning, he hated school and hated this house
l already warned you but you didn't believe me
All your troubles are in vain
l appreciate your efforts
- How long has he been away? - 4 to 5 days
Let go of me, let go of me, don't beat me, let me go
Reda, get off the TV and open the door
- How are you doing Reda? - Fine thanks
- What are you doing? - Watching TV
How are you doing Nour?
- You had no problems getting here? - No
- Would you like something to drink? - No thanks
- You want me to give you a hand? - No, that's fine
l'm just fixing two sandwiches for supper
- You got any milk? - ln the fridge
Why don't l get him some babysitter to take care of him?
Coz it's a responsibility
This boy needs some discipline, are you gonna leave him to be raised by someone else?
What choice do l have? Should l put him in an orphanage?
Here, give it to him
Get off the TV
l want you to eat it all? Don't you say you've eaten your fill
Don't you know any boarding school who'd take him?
There's a school in Alexandria but they won't take him in?
- And why would that be? - Coz they don't receive anyone
Yeah, an upper class school
l can pay what they're paying and even more
Money can't solve all problems
Then what Miss the principal?
l feel you're not just helping him for his own good
You're doing it to prove your point
You talked to your parents?
- No, not yet - Why? You're ashamed of me?
No, l'm not ashamed but l didn't get the chance to do it
l have something in mind l'll tell you about it tomorrow
l'm leaving
- l want you to eat it all - Take care
l'll call you first thing in the morning
lf you had the chance to
- Hello sir, we're so glad to have you here - Tito, how are you?
- Hope you like our food - The food and the place are great
- That's so nice of you, you're welcome - Congratulations
Good evening Ma'am, you're welcome here
l want 4 reservations in my name for tomorrow
l have to go somewhere and l'll be right back
- Everything alright? - Yeah, no problems
- Just don't forget the menus - What?
- The menus Tito, the food lists - You still don't know your brother, man?
That's alright, how are things with Nour?
Fine, thank God
- She knows everything about you? - Almost
lt's very sweet, Walid
Tito, if there's something you're not telling her, you can do it, don't be afraid of anything
She loves you and would never ditch you
You just do what you have to so that she doesn't blame you one of these days
You're absolutely right
- l'd better go now - Fine, see you later
- Don't forget the menus - Okay
Why do you think l brought you to my house and revealed my true identity to you?
Coz l trust you Tito, and l'm sure you wish me all the best
What is it boss?
- l wanna ask you a favor, Tito - What is it?
You remember that tourist project l told you about?
l had a share in it, via the land l took from the police
The project is under construction
You remember the internal affairs officer l told you about, he's investigating the land too
lf anybody discovers this thing, l'll be in deep shit beyond my league
The partners from one side and the Ministry of the lnterior from the other
l'm in a mess Tito
Can't this guy be bought?
You think l've never thought about it
He would deny his own father
- So what's the solution? - This officer must die
And make it look like a theft
No one but you can do it, Tito
l can't
l can't boss, you know what you're asking me?
l quit this kind of work
and you promised not to do this kind of work again
yes but this not any kind of work
He's ruining my life and l want you to help me, you got it?
- l'd do anything for you except this - What the hell do you mean?
You think you're a respected man now?
- l made you - And l owe you for the rest of my life
l wanna help you
but obviously you can't understand what l'm going through
- l'm sorry boss - You really believed this?
lt's not a request, it's an order
You think if you leave now, it's all over
l'll make your life a living hell, l'll destroy you
- What is it Refaat? - Nothing
Nothing, go get some sleep
- Ahmed - Yes Ma'am
- Where is Tarek? - He's upstairs
- Why are you all alone? - How are you doing Nour?
What's wrong?
Nour l wanna have a word with you
- l wanna tell you some things about me - Like what?
- Some things about my past - You were married?
- Of course not - You have any kids?
- Where would l get them from? - You're suffering from AlDS
Nour, this is serious
All l wanna know is what l'm seeing in front of me
- You don't get it - l've got news for you
l spoke with my parents, you'd only have to set a meeting with them
What?
You don't seem happy
- On the contrary... - You changed your mind?
l'm so happy, it's like shedding tears of joy, l'm just flabbergasted
- You look kind of strange - l'm okay, don't worry
l have to go now, l'll call you later
Oh God
- But this is too much - Reda deserves much more
And you too of course
You better keep them, who knows what could happen
Auntie Nour, l'm gonna stay here for too long?
- Thanks a lot my boy - Merely a month or two
Then you'll go back home
You're gonna be very happy here
But you must go to school everyday and quit smoking
And stop running away
What about my mother and brothers? l won't be able to see them
You will see them of course
They can pay you a visit and you can visit them too
But you just have to be a good boy
- We have a deal? - Fine
We'd better leave now
- Give me my sunglasses Reda - lf you need anything, let me know
Hopefully
l want you to be a good boy
When will you come to see me?
Soon
l'll come visit you all the time
As we agreed, l want you to be a man
Not just any man, a respected polite man who is obedient
and will stay away from trouble
- We have a deal? - Fine
- We have a deal? - Yeah alright
- l'll call you in case anything happened - Hopefully
- See you later - See you later, take care
You trust these people?
l've known them for years
They're poor common people and they'll know how to deal with him
Having a new house will change him a lot
What are you doing here?
- What do you want from me? - What is it?
- What do you want from me? - Get your hands off me
Get out, get out, wait for me outside
What is it? What's your problem?
- Why are you doing this to me? - What have l done?
- lt's like you feel l owe you - What happened?
- The restaurant has been torn down, Refaat - What tore him down?
- An elimination order - And if l wanna hurt...
would l use an elimination order you cockroach
l'd crush you with my own feet
You wanna say that you had nothing to do with it
No, l haven't
Anyway l'm gonna help you
l'll get you the permits, l'll give you the money
l'm the one who's in deep shit
You scratch my back and l'll scratch yours
Calm your nerves, come on, come
lt's my fault, you know that?
Coz l refused to go back to doing the shitwork
You lost your restaurant
And l lost everything l have
You're right, it's not your fault
l'm sorry
Aren't you gonna tell us why you're called the latino guy?
l'll tell you everything
My grandpa used to work as a translator in the highlands
My grandma used to be a tourist guide for some Latin American tourists
They met and got entangled in a passionate love story
They got married and had my mom
My mom gave birth to me
That's why l'm called the latino guy
But you can feel it from the way l talk
- Well your mom must be a gorgeous lady - Don't mess with me
- Can it - What Tito?
lt's true you won't work anymore?
- No Zenti, l won't - What do you mean?
You have the chance to work with such an affluent man and refuse it?
You must count your blessings Tito?
ls it a blessing to be a thief and an assassin
You're a thief anyways
But you can be a starving thief
Or a thief who's wealthy leading a luxurious life
What can l say? You're a fool, you don't know shit
And you seem to have forgotten what it feels to live on an empty stomach
Tito, here's the janitor
l want you to start the car and be ready to flee in 10 minutes
Let's do it
What's wrong? Let's do it
Where are you going?
- What did you do Tito? - Yeah Mr. Refaat
- What did you do? - l couldn't do it
You couldn't do what?
Fine, you'll see, l'll put you back in prison
l won't go back alone, you'll come with me
Who are you threatening you sleazebag, you piece of shit
l have some legal documents that would throw you in jail for the rest of your life
What documents do you have?
Hello, hello
Taher Abd El Hay Sleem
Criminal record
Nour, how are you doing?
Come on in, come on in
l've calling you all night, but l haven't got any answer
What? ls something wrong?
ls this really you?
Nour
l'm not like this anymore
lt's over
Besides, l tried to tell you
But you didn't wanna know
l thought it's not a big deal
Not a big deal? lt's not a big deal that you're a cold-blooded assassin?
How did you wanna marry me?
l don't believe it
l was a child wandering on the streets
Hanging around in wrecked buildings, on the sidewalk besides the traffic lights
A guy with no one to tell him what's good or bad, what's right or wrong
One of those children you said it's not their fault
Your words encouraged me
l felt you might accept me
l mean, you'd accept the guy standing in front of you, not the one in the files
l said it's not their fault
And we must grant them all kinds of help and support
Before they are turned into common criminals
But that doesn't mean l'd marry one of them
You're right
lt looks like...
l've been living in a big fantasy
Nour
- Hello - lt's Nawal
- What is it Nawal? - The boy didn't come back from school
Help me, l don't know where he is
- When was that? - Yesterday
Please find him, he might have gone to his mom's or somewhere else
- Calm down - l'll loose my mind if he doesn't come home
- Just calm down, l'll see what l can do - Find him for me, l beg you
Give me one good reason for you to lead such a life
You know what you're doing to yourself?
You don't know
Can you tell me why you like this miserable life?
You find love in here now
But it'll be gone soon
You won't find nobody to back you up
You must get cleaned
Before you grow up
And it would be too late to remove the dirt
Captain, you know someone by the name of Abdullah El Sawaf?
- Abdullah El Sawaf? - He says he's a friend of yours
Abdullah El Sawaf, yeah of course, l know him
He's an old classmate
Are you involved in the Sharam El Sheikh project?
No, not at all
- Why were you often seen on the building site? - Coz Abdullah El Sawaf sought my advice
Sought your advice? The same man you barely remembered his name?
On the 13th of December, you went to inspect the hotel site
lt's a very normal inspection, we didn't know these guys who came out of the blue
They turned out to be a bunch of guys, one of them named Tito
l issued an arrest order against him
l'll have him here in 48 hours
That's for the hotel, what about the firing that took place on the Suweid Road
And the guns warehouse
Can you tell me captain
why all these accidents take place during your missions?
These are gangsters problems, be it about drugs or guns
Thank God l'm doing my job according to God's will
Am l accused of something or what?
- l feel like being interrogated - We're just having a talk
lf it's a talk, shouldn't the major show some respect?
Captain, l'm a respected man
- And l know my limits perfectly well - Mohammed
Major general, you need anything else?
- You may leave - Excuse me sir
- Go ahead - Excuse me major
- Hello - Hey Tito
There's word on the street that Ramzi will send you a bunch of guys to finish you off
- When is that? - l don't know
Once l get more news, l'll call you
- Take care Tito - Thanks Radi
We're brothers, man, if you need anything, let me know
Take care
See you later
You knew everything and didn't tell me anything
No, l knew nothing
- But l had a feeling, but l didn't mind - Why?
Because Tito with the criminal record is different from the one we know
He's changed drastically
Maybe you and l played a role in this change
That's why we shouldn't turn our backs on him
This file was sent to you, because Tito refused to go back
l don't know how to think
And l don't know what to do
Go talk to him Nour
How are you doing?
Fine, thank you
l'm sorry l caused you a great deal of trouble
l thought this file you read was just an incident
A meaningless incident
And you made me think so
But it's a pity, it was just a bunch of empty words
Don't say that, you can move on without me
- lt's just that l couldn't... - Nour
l came here to give you this
lt's a deposit of my whole bank account
l transferred it to you
l want you to give them to Reda
Take care of him
Maybe what you couldn't do with me
You'd have the chance to do it with him
l had hoped...
l had hoped that everything would just turn out exactly like l wanted
Wait, l wanna give you something
What's this?
lt's the file l told you about
Anyway, you have the officer's name and address
You lost your mind, Tito? What are you talking about?
- Thank you Fares, for everything you did - No problem man
Anyway don't you worry
you just take a few days off and everything will be just fine
We're gonna rebuild the restaurant and you'll reach all your goals
What is it Tito?
Tito, what is it?
When l was in the clink, l heard a joke for a million times
lt's about a man who has been dreaming of a treasure for his entire life
lt was far away and out of his league
When he reached it, he found out that the treasure was actually the trip he took
And the people whom he loved and who loved him back
lf only all people were like you, Fares
On the contrary, if only all people were like you
We're gonna break into the house now
lt's not over yet
The kid that's inside me has always wanted to live
lt's not over yet
Just now l found out
That the past can't be wiped away
And the past can still be lived
lt was a story l once had
But time didn't wanna let me be
lt may live or die
Tito's restaurant