"At first"
"we met each other"
"in the Garden of Eden."
"We kept meeting each other"
"for the next"
"thousand rebirths."
"You left me alone on the earth"
"and left with Death"
"even before I could love you enough."
Dear.
We will be here on all 'Shivarathris'.
You should build a house on this riverbank.
Our small nest.
I want to rest there
and attend all 'Shivarathris' with you.
'Consultation Timings From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.'
'Dr. Vinayachandran.'
'Smoking is injurious to health.'
When did it start? - I had it the whole night.
I couldn't sleep. - Take a deep breath.
Take this medicine when it pains again.
You needn't come for a re-visit if things are fine.
Give me the hose, Balan. I will water the plants.
Excuse me, doctor.
Remove your shirt and lie down on the table.
Did you inform the doctor that the flowers have blossomed?
No. - So, I won the bet.
He said these would take a month to blossom.
How long will he take to see five patients?
Half an hour. - What if someone comes after that?
No one will come today. - Why?
Today is Friday. Movies get released today.
Show this to the duty doctor.
I will meet you in the evening.
'Drinking is injurious to health.'
I've increased his dose today.
Today is a happy day. My exams are over.
Hello. - Is it 212?
Yes. - You have a call from Ooty.
Hello, Vineetha. - Uncle Jose.
I am Vineetha. How are you? - Fine.
How were your exams? - It got over today.
Where is Vinayan?
He is busy with patients. Should I call him?
No. I rang you up to talk about the other matter.
Is it about our trip to Ooty? - Yes.
Let me ask father about that.
He will not come. Shall I come to pick you?
Let me talk to him. Will let you know.
How's grandfather and aunt?
They are home. I am calling from the clinic.
Your grandfather is in the same condition.
Convey him my regards. - Okay.
Talk to Vinayan and let me know by tomorrow.
Sure.
Bye. - Bye.
Hello. Okay. Okay.
Then? Okay. Bye.
It was Jose. He spoke to Vineetha.
She will speak to Vinayan about coming to Ooty.
She will let us know tomorrow.
"Oh, my little baby."
"I will put you to sleep."
"Oh, my little baby."
"I will put you to sleep."
"I will sing a lullaby"
"holding you close"
"to my chest." - This vacation might be my last.
Rani, call Vineetha. - "I will sing a lullaby.."
Tell her I would have been there.. - "...holding her.."
...if I was well enough to travel. - "...tight to my chest."
"Oh, little one, swing.." - Doesn't she want to meet
her ailing grandfather? - "...in your cradle."
Ask her if she has completely forgotten me.
"I will sing a lullaby"
"holding you close to my chest."
"Oh, little one, swing in your cradle."
"Oh, my little baby."
"You are precious as a pearl."
Hello. - Doctor, you're half an hour late.
I am sorry. How were your exams?
Excellent, as usual.
Okay. Tell me what your plan is.
Uncle Jose had called. - Why?
He wants me to join them in Ooty during the vacation.
What did you say? - I said I would speak to you.
You should have agreed. - Do you want me to go alone?
Yes. Jose will pick you up.
I will not go anywhere without you, doctor.
How can I make it, dear?
I am busy with the hospital, patients and operations.
You make the same excuse every time.
And then, you promise to come with me the next time.
Okay. I would surely come the next time.
No. Make it this time.
Don't be stubborn, dear. - I am stubborn.
You are stubborn not to go to Ooty.
And I am stubborn that I would go only with you.
Don't be silly. It's getting late to light the lamp.
I am sorry.
Why are you dull? - Nothing.
What is the matter, Vineetha?
Doctor, the Ooty trip.
Don't insist. You know that I won't come.
I can't.
Operations, patients and hospital are not the problems.
I don't want to relive those memories.
I can't bear it.
Grandfather brings me gifts for vacations and birthdays.
He is unwell now.
We should go there for his sake, doctor.
I am sorry, dear.
I can't come.
Don't force me, please.
What is this, Vineetha?
Please, Dad. I want to go to Ooty with you.
To my mom's place.
A small holiday
with you, Dad.
At least once. - What is this, dear?
Have I ever refused any of your wishes when you have called me dad?
We are going to your mom's place tomorrow.
To Ooty.
Why do you look dull, doctor?
What? It's nothing.
You look dull. I know.
'I'm coming again, Neena.'
'To you, to your favourite place, Ooty.'
'I'm coming with our dearest daughter'
'whom you asked me to take good care of.'
'I'm coming again.'
'To you, to your favourite place, Ooty.'
'MANIVATHOORILE AAYIRAM SHIVARATHRIKAL'
Tea..
Tea, snacks..
Tea..
Excuse me, can I meet Dr. Sharma?
Please go that side, the last room.
Thank you.
May I keep this here? - Okay.
Excuse me.
Yes.
Dr. Sharma?
Aren't you Vinayachandran from Manivathoor?
Dr. Vinayachandran, right?
Yes. - I came to know that you were coming.
Was your train late? - Yes.
It was delayed by two hours.
Dr. Sharma just asked about you.
He said the train would be late.
I have arranged accommodation for you.
I'm Jose, Dr. Sharma's assistant.
Hello. - I'm a Malayali, too.
A Malayali who has never been to Kerala.
Don't you want to meet Dr. Sharma? - Sure.
Come on.
'To dear mom'
'I reached here in the morning.'
'The train was late by two hours.'
'So, I came directly to the hospital.'
'I got a friend here.'
'He is a Malayali. Dr. Jose.'
'He introduced me to Dr. Sharma.'
'Dr. Sharma is a very good person.'
'He asked me a lot of questions.'
'You should meet him, Mom.'
'Sharma looks a bit like Ummar, the guy who comes'
'to harvest coconuts in our house.'
'They have arranged a house for my stay.'
'It looks like a palace.'
'I'm writing this letter to you from that house.'
'How are you, Mom?'
'Is your leg okay now?'
'Ooty is a beautiful place, Mom.'
'It's very cold here.'
'Colder than our native place.'
'Even in this cold weather'
'I still go for evening walks.'
Hey.. Auto..
Hey, taxi..
Hello. What are you doing in the church being a Hindu?
It doesn't matter when it's cold.
I came in when I couldn't stand the cold.
I thought I'd get a lift from someone.
This is the new doctor who joined in our hospital, Dad.
Oh, Vinayachandran!
Nice to meet you. I am John Samuel.
This is my sister, Neena.
Hello. - Hello.
Come, let's go.
You just have to drop me, Jose. - No.
First, we'll go to our place.
Who do you have at home?
Just my mother.
What about your dad? - He passed away.
Don't you have siblings? - No, I don't.
It's just mom and me.
Jose told me that you have a lot of degrees to your credit.
Why did you want to become a cardiac surgeon?
Heart diseases are usually found among the rich people.
Is it to make more money or..
No, not at all.
When I was four, my father died of a heart attack.
It was my mother's dream to see me as a cardiologist.
My academic interest was also in the medical field.
Good. Very good.
Learn from him, Jose.
Look at his sincere approach towards his profession.
Yes, I am learning from him!
This is my house. The Mercy Mansion.
Come on. Come.
Please sit.
Our guest is cold and hungry. Make dinner fast.
Get two glasses. - Okay.
Please sit, Vinayan.
I will freshen up and come. - Okay.
Whisky or brandy. What do you prefer?
Oh, no! I don't want anything.
Oh, no formalities, please.
The difference in age is not a big deal.
That's not it. I don't drink.
No excuses.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
I don't drink. And I don't want to.
Okay then. Can I drink? - Oh, please.
One glass is enough.
Our guest is a teetotaller.
I am a doctor, too. I hold an LMB degree.
I got married after my graduation and moved to Singapore.
Jose and Neena were born there.
After that, we were in London for a long time.
They did their schooling in London.
You are still cold, I think. Use this.
Thank you.
We were bored of London.
The culture and luxury of the whites.
Lack of family values.
We wanted to come back to India.
The construction of the hospital where you work was started then.
I took charge as a technical adviser there.
My family moved here with me.
My wife passed away soon after we moved here.
We cremated her here.
We didn't feel like leaving Ooty after that.
We are like prisoners of this place.
Today is Mercy's eighth death anniversary.
How many drinks did you have, Dad? - Three. I am done.
You had more than enough.
I am sorry. It's her death anniversary today.
Were you bored, doctor? - Not at all.
He doesn't like this place, it seems.
He doesn't have anybody other than mom.
You should find him a Hindu girl from here.
A girlfriend to ease his boredom and a perfect wife for the future.
Do you know anybody who would suit him?
I will see to it. - Good.
Have your dinner peacefully.
Neena will take care of the rest.
Where is Jose, dear?
He is upstairs. You may eat. - Okay.
Are you okay with having porridge for dinner?
I haven't had this ever since I left home.
We usually have porridge at night.
Everybody talks Malayalam at home.
Mercy was particular about that.
What is this, Jose? You left the guest downstairs!
There's no use in getting him here. He doesn't drink.
Join them. They've almost finished eating.
I will have another round.
Jose, you have to drop the doctor.
Let me finish this.
I am ready. Let's go.
Aren't you having food?
I will drop Vinayan first.
Let's go, Vinayan. - Hey, the key!
Oh, the key! - Did you drink?
No, Dad. I didn't.
You are drunk. Don't drive.
I am all right, Dad.
Give me the keys, Dad. - I said no.
Dear, please drop him. Go with her.
It is said that Malayalis who live outside Kerala are great hosts.
We are like that. So, please visit us often.
Sure. - Okay.
Dad's behaviour irritates me at times.
He thinks everybody is drunk just because he is drunk.
How much did he drink today? - Not much.
He just had a few drinks.
He will feel bad if I don't listen to him.
He is like a kid.
That's because of his love for you.
My mom is also like this.
She will take things to heart easily.
Excuse me. I will be back in a minute.
What is it? What happened? - Just to make an offering.
There's a tree named Kuravan. It's her favourite.
She makes an offering whenever she passes by.
Come fast.
Otherwise, Kuravan will take you, too!
Where is this place?
It's Vadanamkurussi.
What are you thinking about?
Nothing.
I have only one thing on my mind.
About the things we are going to do in Ooty.
I want to see all the places in Ooty.
The hospital you worked in, the house you stayed in
the church where you met my mom and that Kuravan tree.
Like mom, I also want to go
to the roots of the tree and meet Kurathi.
Vineetha!
I am sorry, Dad.
"The bird with the golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
"The bird with the golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
"Where did you forget your honey pot?"
"In the valleys or the gardens?"
"Where did you forget the box from which the music comes?"
"Oh, bird. The bird with golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
"You are beautiful"
"like a lotus bud."
"Your eyes are beautiful"
"like the garnet stone."
"Then I noticed in your eyes"
"the sadness of losing your music."
"Oh, bird. The bird with golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
Doctor!
Hello. - Hello.
Where did you go? - I went for a walk.
I am just exploring the place.
Why don't you come home?
Dad was asking Jose about you.
I was about to come. But, I lost my way.
Jose tells dad about you always.
He says you are very efficient.
Oh, he is like that.
Why are you here, Neena?
Oh, are you here for the offering?
I wanted to ask you the other day.
What is this offering for?
It's just my craziness.
It is to free Kurathi from the hands of Kuravan.
Who are Kuravan and Kurathi?
That's a story of this place.
I don't know if it's true.
Do you like stories? - Who doesn't?
What's the story?
Centuries ago, this tree was a Kuravan.
He was a cruel man.
A sage who came this way cursed him and turned him into a tree.
Kuravan continued to be mischievous.
One day, a Kurathi who came from the forest slept under the tree.
The Kuravan spread its roots and pulled her down underground.
They say people have heard her cry from under the earth.
This offering is to make her free.
I like these kinds of stories.
Sometimes, I feel like going underground
to meet the Kurathi.
Children!
Stop! Chocolate..
What are these feathers for?
I recently started a hobby. I make houses with these feathers.
Just to pass the time.
Do you sing?
Me? No.
Have you heard about the Sameera bird?
No.
That's also a story from here.
What's the story?
Am I boring you with these stories?
It's okay. I want to listen to this one.
Sameera is a beautiful bird with golden feathers.
The bird is very sad.
It's sadness is that it doesn't know how to sing.
Hence, it hides among the trees.
It will be our pet if we teach a song.
It will sit on our lap and shed its feathers.
It's all a lie. I like to listen to these lies.
Sometimes, I try in vain
to sing and tame the bird.
'I saw, I heard.'
What did you say?
I didn't say anything. - I felt that you said something.
Is it? It must be about the story.
I am leaving. It's late. - Okay.
Shall I drop you? - No, I will walk.
I will tell dad that I met you.
Convey my regards. - Sure.
How's your mom? Does she send letters?
Every day.
Why don't you bring her here?
She won't come.
After dad's death, she rarely goes out.
When you go home for vacation
shall I come with you along with Jose? I want to meet her.
Please.
Write to her that I am coming. I will come for sure.
Bye. - Okay.
"Spread your feathers."
"Fly with your beautiful wings."
"Come down flying."
"Come and rest on my arms."
"The song of my heart"
"is only for you, dear bird."
"The song"
"of my heart."
"Oh, bird. The bird with golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
Hello.
Good morning. It's me, John Samuel.
Oh, good morning, sir.
Were you sleeping? Did I disturb you early in the morning?
Not at all.
I had told Jose to tell you something.
You met Neena yesterday, right? She forgot to tell you, too.
I apologise on behalf of them.
I am throwing a party on New Year's Eve.
Our friends and relatives from Ooty will be there. A rendezvous.
You must come, Vinayan.
Should I come there and invite you?
That's not needed. I will be there.
Okay.
Excuse me.
Did you sleep with the door open?
I forgot to close the door.
Thank you.
It was dad's call, wasn't it? - Yes.
He scolded me a lot yesterday
because I didn't invite you to the party.
I came to invite you and for something else.
What is the matter?
Don't feel bad.
I gave you a shawl when you came home the other day. - Yes.
Could you please give it back?
I am sorry. I thought I would wash it.
It's okay. Give it to me, please.
Give me a minute. Please sit.
Here. - You can keep this instead of that. This is also a shawl.
You don't have to do that. - Just keep it.
I want this shawl.
I can't let this one go.
It belonged to my mom.
When she was in the hospital after the heart attack
she was using this shawl.
I was there with her.
But still, it's kind of hard to let this go.
It seems like your house is a mess.
Actually..
Let me have the keys to the house when you go to the hospital.
I'll clean this place. - No, don't mind it.
It's like a habit that I'm used to.
It's something that my mom doesn't like.
Have you seen my mom?
No. - That's her.
She kind of resembles my mom.
I want to see a picture of your mom, too.
There is not even a single picture of her.
She used to run away from the camera.
I'll keep it back here.
I'll go now. - Okay.
You should come to the function. - Sure.
You have to come. - Okay.
I'm going to consider what my dad said.
What is it?
A girlfriend to avoid boredom.
Don't you remember that?
Yes.
Everyone is in different places.
I should invite everyone to the function.
I hope that you won't let me down.
I'll also feel like I have done something.
After all, you also like stories like me, right?
Consider it as a favour because of that.
I'll see you later. - Okay.
Neena.
Don't you want?
What?
Marriage to avoid the boredom.
What?
Do you think I'm old enough to get married?
It's not because of that.
I was..
Don't let my dad and my brother hear what you just asked me.
I'm still a little girl to them.
I'm not joking.
Only a mother can know when her daughter is grown.
No one else will understand it.
I'll go, then.
'My dear Mom.'
'I wrote this letter because of an emergency.'
'There is a bird here, Mom.'
'She is a beautiful bird with golden feathers.'
'She is also a loner like me.'
'I like her a lot.'
'Can I marry her?'
'I'll be expecting a reply from you soon.'
'N.B. You should know that she is a Christian. '
'You should know that she is a Christian.'
Hello.
Oh, Mathukutty.
Jose.
Oh, come..
Look who is here. - Hello, Mathukutty.
Come..
You can sit here. You can sit here.
No, I'll sit here.
Oh, no.
This is a new camera.
Hello. - Hello, Rani.
How are you? - I'm fine.
Finally, you are here. - How are you? - I'm doing fine.
Mathukutty is here.
He won't leave without making a problem.
Hello. - Hello.
Hold it.
Hello, doctor. Meet my friend.
Hello. - Hello. - She is Rani Alexander.
Sorry.
Please come.
There was a Nambudiri in Thekkady
who was having some alcohol.
A foreigner asked him
'what is this'.
The Nambudiri told him 'This is what it is.'
Who is this kid?
He is Ouseppachan's son.
His name is Johnny. - He is going to be in trouble.
Ladies and gentlemen, excuse me for a minute.
Now, let's play Passing the Parcel.
Okay, I'm coming.
One, two, three.
"The king who has the moon as his crown."
"She is the dearest memory of it."
"The chain.."
One, two, three, four.
"The king who has the moon as his crown."
"She is the dearest memory.."
One, two, three, four.
"In a full moon night."
"The conquerors of the world."
"In a full moon night."
"The conquerors of the world."
"They started to dance in a very good way."
"A beautiful dance."
"The king who has the moon as his crown."
"She is the.."
"There was chain, a flower chain"
Ladies and gentlemen.
The winner is Dr. Vinayachandran.
Congratulations.
Where were you, Rani?
I was there. - The doctor is somewhere inside.
Can you tell him to come here? - Oh, yes. - Go and bring him.
Stay there..
Don't forget to tell him that you are a Christian.
Don't be silly.
Hello, doctor.
Come.
We are going to have a ceremony here.
We are going to plant a tree for the remembrance of this day.
I suggested that you should plant the tree.
Everyone agreed to it.
I'm the one who arranged it. Come..
Well..
Don't make me do this. Let someone else do it.
Neena should plant the tree.
No.. You should do it.
Then, let the winner and runner-up from the game plant it together.
That's right. - That sounds better.
Let's do it, doctor.
She is here with the spectators.
You should pay some attention.
Can you come here for a minute, Neena?
Okay.
You can start planting it. I'll be back in a while.
What is it, doctor?
Can I leave?
Oh, no. You didn't eat anything.
I'll arrange some food for you separately. No one will know.
No, thanks.
Oh, no. Dad's not going to like it.
That's okay. You can talk to him.
Can I go now?
Okay.
By the way, did you pay attention to the girls that I've selected?
Yes, I did. - What do you think?
You can select whoever you want.
I'll accept
whoever you select.
But..
I have a request.
What is it?
You are going to select a girl for me, right?
It would be great if it were you.
"The king who has the moon as his crown."
"The daughter of the hills."
"Married her.."
What.. what did you mean, doctor?
I meant, if you don't mind.. - "The king who has the moon.."
...I'd like to marry you. - Sorry. - "The daughter of the hills."
I.. I do mind. - "Married her.."
Sorry, if I misled you through my words or behaviour.
"Decorating the palace.." This won't happen.
Even though we lived in Singapore and London
my dad is a true Christian
and orthodox man. My brother is, too.
They won't agree.
I won't do anything against their wishes.
Your mom won't like it, either.
I've written her.
Even so, it won't happen. Enough, doctor.
It's enough.
"The memories in the heart like sweet sugar."
"The flowers started to smile."
"The memories in the heart like sweet sugar."
"The flowers started to smile."
"Urvasi and Menaka started to dance in joy"
"in front of the Lord."
"In front of the Lord."
"The king who has the moon as his crown."
"The daughter of the hills."
"Married her.."
"The ornaments of the Goddess.."
One minute, Vinayan. Come outside.
Did you know that we're free for the whole week? - Why?
Dr. Sharma is going to London next week for a conference.
He'll be back after four months.
We have been given the duty during that time.
We'll be busy.
What's your plan? Why don't you go and see your mom?
Can I come along when you leave for your home next time?
No, I'm not going. I'll be around.
That's good. I'm planning a programme for the week.
A day for mountaineering, one for hunting and then playing cards.
Tomorrow, we'll go for hunting. Be ready. Okay?
Sir. A letter for you.
'Dear Vinayan, I got your letter.'
'I've never said anything against your wishes'
'and in this matter too, I'm not against you.'
'I know you. You will only do good.'
'You won't be wrong. I fully agree.'
'I'm so eager to see your girl.'
'Let me stop.'
Hello. - It's me, Vinayan.
I got mom's letter. She likes you.
Now.. - Wrong number.
Why do you look dull, Vinayan? Come on.
Jose, I have something important
to tell you.
What is it? Tell me.
Don't feel insulted. - Why do you hesitate? Tell me.
I feel it was a lucky coincidence
to run into that church and to meet Neena
and to get invited to your home.
I don't understand anything. What do you want?
I talked to Neena. She told me that her dad and you wouldn't agree
and so, she wouldn't, either.
What? - I'd like to marry her.
How dare you say that, bastard?
What did you think of my sister?
The guys from the hometown think
that the girls wearing jeans and frocks are bad.
Our relations haven't been affected even after living in London.
Do you know how much expectations we have about her?
You said what a friend should never say to another.
My sister is a poor girl who loves feathers
books, stories, flowers.
She'll be hurt if she comes to know that we had a fight.
Dad and I can't bear it.
Please, Vinayan. Don't trouble us..
Kuravan, this is for rescuing my girl
from the prison of her relations.
"The bird with the golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
"The bird with the golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
"Where did you forget your honey pot?"
"In the valleys or the gardens?"
"Where did you forget the box from which the music comes?"
"The bird with the golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
"You are beautiful"
"like a lotus bud."
"Your eyes are beautiful"
"like the garnet stone."
"Then I noticed in your eyes"
"the sadness of losing your music."
"The bird with the golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
"Spread your feathers."
"Fly with your beautiful wings."
"Come down flying."
"Come and rest in my arms."
"My melody belongs to you."
"The bird with the golden wings"
"why don't you sing a song?"
'How is your girl, dear?'
'Why haven't you written to me? How's your girl?'
I was lying, Mom.
I don't have a lover.
I was lying to test you.
If you aren't busy, please come home.
Why? - I'll tell you when we're home.
I will come after washing my hands.
Come, Vinayan. Father wants to meet you.
Congratulations, Vinayan.
What for? - For your marriage.
I didn't want to hide anything. Let all know.
That's the reason why I have called my relatives and friends here.
Not just from me. You have consent from all of them for the marriage.
You can marry according to the traditions of any religion.
You are free to follow any religion after the wedding.
Congratulations.
I can't.. - Didn't you understand?
I, father and all our relatives have given their full consent
for the wedding between you and my sister.
I have just one request.
Don't delay it anymore. The wedding must take place soon.
If possible, today. Okay?
Neena is waiting outside. Go and meet her.
I'll serve alcohol instead of sweets to relieve their tension.
I want to talk for a minute.
A loving father cannot oppose his daughter fighting like this.
The fight for love. She was fighting us for you.
She loves you very much. Love her back the same way.
I am happily handing her over to you.
Go ahead. Best of luck. - Thank you.
Jose.
I thought everything was over. You gave it a superb start.
Why did you go to all this drama?
Your father has only one request. The wedding must take place today.
It can be done according to Hindu or Christian tradition.
How do you want it?
Shall I write to my mother? - What?
That her son is getting married
at the office of the registrar in Ooty
without following
any traditional customs.
Where are we going first? - You decide.
Don't you want to go to the church to pray?
I don't want to go to the church. I want to go to my mother's grave.
Where is it?
Let's go.
What did you tell your mother?
I showed her my husband. - Okay. What did she say?
She said he looks a little old. - Oh, is it?
What did you reply, Neena? - I said I like him.
Then.. - Then?
He has a mother and I can get her affection.
What are you thinking? - I am thinking about my mother.
Doctor Sharma would take another four months to come back.
I can't see her until then.
Can't we visit her after taking a few days off?
No, that won't be right.
I am a doctor. My duty should be my priority.
My mother keeps reminding me this.
It's okay. I will write to her daily. I will send her photos.
Where are we going next? - Let's take a walk.
Then, we will go home. Okay? - Yes.
Shall we stay at your home tonight?
Are you eagerly waiting for the night?
Oh, no. I feel shy staying at my home.
It would have been good if I had a sister-in-law.
You must talk to father about it, doctor.
Why do you still address me as doctor?
Call me Vinayan, or you can call me dear.
Doctor will do.
I will call you dear when I feel a lot of love for you.
Why is it so?
Everyone calls me Neena.
Mom used to call me by my Christian name
when she felt more affectionate.
What was that name?
It was Kunjikkama.
Kunjikkama.. Sorry. You didn't answer my question, Neena.
What?
Why did you scare me with your acting?
First, you told me you didn't want to marry me.
Then, you fought at home. Why did you do it?
When was the first time you saw me?
In the church.
You had a black scarf on you.
I saw you a couple of times before that.
One day, I heard Jose talking about you to dad when I woke up.
There is a new doctor from Kerala in the hospital.
He was saying you are handsome, efficient, decent and so on.
Something struck my heart suddenly.
The feeling that you are my man.
I came to the hospital and watched you in secret after that.
I never thought my dad and my brother would agree.
So, I forgot about that desire.
I started fighting for fun when you told me directly.
That's when I realised
that my dad loves me
more than any religion or God.
Well, 40 bottles of scotch.
What is for dessert, sir?
Order pudding, custard, ice cream and everything else.
Order for some soft drinks, too. - Sir.
Oh, the couple! Please come in.
Everything is done, isn't it?
We'll arrange a function for my satisfaction.
I'll give my daughter away in marriage.
I am the only one to clap today.
Tomorrow, there will be thunderous applause for you.
We are organising a party for your wedding. A grand party.
What is this? - He's measuring you for the suit you'll wear.
Damn!
Will you love me a lot?
What?
I feel like you love me a lot.
That's all I need.
I am a lucky man.
I have a mother like my mother.
A wife like you.
Now, I want a son like me.
And a daughter like me.
Neena? - Yes.
We just got married.
We are talking like an old couple.
Hey, this is enough.
That is true. This is enough.
Without any ups and downs, in the same flow.
You should trim your moustache.
I am a Nair.
So what? Do you want a thicker moustache?
You are a Christian.
So what?
So, you should give me a kiss urgently.
You always think about this.
This is not love. - Then, what is it?
"The garden full of memories."
"The garden full of memories"
"blossomed again."
"Blossomed again."
"I saw your face"
"on every flower."
"You left me alone on earth"
"and left with Death"
"even before I could love you enough."
Doctor.
When did your mother meet my mother after the marriage?
After four months.
Oh, the problem with Dr. Sharma, isn't it?
Yes.
Get ready. We should leave soon.
Where are we going?
To Manivathoor.
Dr. Sharma is back.
Now, I'm on leave.
And it'll put an end to my mother's waiting.
Get ready. - Let's wait for my dad and brother.
I told Jose at the hospital. You just have to get ready.
Oh, I don't know what to pack. - You don't have to pack anything.
My mother just wants to see my wife. Come.
I have packed six shirts and four trousers. Is that enough?
That's more than enough. - This is for you to wear now.
Should I just pack my sari? Should I pack my jeans, too? - Oh, no.
What will we buy for your mother?
She doesn't want anything. You just have to meet her.
I have a secret to tell you. - What is it?
Let us reach your hometown. I'll tell you at the right time.
Jose informed me. When will you leave?
We are just leaving.
Is that so?
You should come back as soon as possible.
I didn't mean anything else.
We have never spent a day away from her.
Aren't you going there for the first time?
When you reach there, your mother will ask
what your father-in-law and brother-in-law gave you.
Don't think of it as dowry.
I transferred nine lakhs from her account to yours.
Take it.
This is her mother's savings and insurance.
Now, it belongs to you.
Sorry. I didn't marry her for all this.
I won't take this.
My mother won't like it. Don't force me.
Then, it will remain in the bank.
You can use it anytime you want.
Which car are you taking?
Car?
We were planning to go by bus or a bullock cart.
Is this your house? - Yes.
It is a huge house.
Oh, don't worry about that.
Our forefathers built it. We just took care of it.
Where is your mother?
Didn't you say that she would be waiting for us?
That's the routine. That is my mother.
Come. - Why are you in a hurry? Let's not go in a hurry.
Are you feeling shy?
How will she react? - I'm waiting to see that, too.
You should go first. I'll follow you.
The bride is feeling shy after four months of marriage.
Mother!
Hey, come here.
I can't do this.
Oh, damn!
Mother!
Hey!
What is happening here?
Are you feeling shy, too?
Don't you want to meet my wife?
You don't have to do it. I'll meet her.
Come on.
Hey, leave me. I'll meet her.
Is the mother-in-law feeling shyer than the daughter-in-law?
Stop behaving childish and come with me.
Come on. - Leave me. She is there. - Come with me.
Hey, I don't want her to see this.
She is going to see more than this. - Hey, let go of my hand.
This is my mother.
Hey, is this a tableau?
Invite her in, Mother.
Come in, dear.
Were you telling the truth in your letter?
That she was in London and Singapore.
That she is a Christian.
Don't you believe me?
Anyway, I like your wife. - Really?
I was the one who taught her.
I told her to touch your feet as soon as you meet
and you'll fall over when you do that, isn't it?
Hold this, dear.
Walk in with your right foot first.
I stepped onto my sari by mistake.
It's all right.
I think you forgot to take the blessings
of the one who taught you to drape a sari.
You need to be careful with this attire.
You must walk slowly and carefully.
Dear, you can go inside.
I will be right back.
Oh, God! What is happening?
Protect my children.
Everything should happen auspiciously.
Oh, Lord Vishnu!
I think your mom is upset.
Mom will take care of everything.
She will be into worshipping for some days.
Early this morning, mom had called an astrologer home.
It seems he told her
that we should go and pray in Suchindram Temple.
I don't believe in all this.
But, we must go for your mom's sake.
Where is that temple? - It is in Kanyakumari.
Wow! I have always wanted to go there.
This is more beautiful than Kanyakumari, dear.
He is my childhood friend.
In my childhood days, I had none other than my mom.
This riverbank was my companion then.
It was my friend, sister, brother. This place was my world.
During mom's afternoon nap, I used to come here and sit alone.
Every year, 'Shivarathri' celebrations take place over here.
You should see the crowd here!
It was my hobby to roam around sleeplessly
during the nights of 'Shivarathri'.
I have never missed a 'Shivarathri'
celebration until today.
I always manage to come.
How many 'Shivarathri' celebrations have you attended until date?
Around.. Why do you want to know?
Do you want to calculate my age?
No.. Can we attend 1000 'Shivarathri' celebrations?
Oh, God! We would be lucky if we manage to see at least 60.
No, that's not enough.
I want to see 1000 'Shivarathris' celebrations along with you.
We should build a small house over here.
You should bury me there itself after my death.
Then, I would be able to witness 1000 'Shivarathri' celebrations.
First of all, I am worried about the bad omen that just happened.
Amidst all that, you are talking about death. - Please.
It is my wish.
There shouldn't be any 'Shivaratri' celebrations in our absence here.
You have to bury me here itself. - All right.
Can you please stop talking about death?
Doctor, will you examine me? - Why?
I am feeling a bit dizzy.
That is due to the travel and climate change.
When are we going to Kanyakumari?
If we leave now, we will reach there by sunrise.
Do you want to go? - Yes.
How is the sunrise, dear?
I am seeing it for the first time in my life.
It is beautiful.
Kanyakumari is the meeting point
of three oceans. - Which ones?
That is the Arabian Sea.
This is the Indian Ocean.
That is the Bay of Bengal.
This is the point
where these three oceans
share their moments of happiness and desires.
Isn't it mesmerising?
Just like our meeting.
But, we are just two.
Shouldn't we have a third person? - Yes.
That person will come. - When?
Very soon.
When that person comes, as a remembrance of this place
we should combine both our names
and call her Vineetha.
Vineetha?
Our child will be a boy.
If it's a girl, we should call her Vineetha.
Why do I need a girl again?
I have my mom to love me.
And you are there to love me more.
I prefer a boy.
What do you say? - Okay.
Look at the sunrise.
Don't you want to see the sunset? - Yes.
Which is more beautiful? The sunset or you?
Our child is going to be the prettiest of all.
What is going on in your mind?
What's the matter?
Before leaving Ooty
didn't I tell you that I have a secret to tell you? - Yes.
Didn't I get dizzy on the riverbank yesterday? - Yes.
Give me your hand.
I can feel her movement.
What are you talking about, Neena?
I am going to be a mom.
Then why did you agree to travel so far, dear? - It's all right.
I was just waiting for a special moment to tell you.
By the way, whose movement did you feel?
It was her. Vineetha.
Shucks! There you go again!
It's not her. It's him.. It should be a boy!
Mom says that if something inauspicious is said
we need to spit thrice towards the north.
Now you can ask me.
I will fulfil any of your wishes.
Go on.
It is just a small wish. - Okay.
Can you break a piece of that setting sun
and drop onto my lap?
Hello! Please stop there!
Hello, please wait! - Oh, no! - I just want a piece. - No..
Hey, just a small piece! - No!
Vinayan! - Hello!
Wait! - Stop, Vinayan! - Hello!
Sir, you had a call from the nursing home.
Your wife has delivered a baby.
Why are you crying?
Tell me, dear. Why are you crying?
Vinayan, our child..
Our child is a girl.
So what, dear?
No. You didn't want a girl.
You had wished for a boy.
I am sorry.
Hey, don't say that.
No matter if it is a girl or a boy, it is our child. - No.
You can never love her, Vinayan.
Hey, why are you saying that?
I was just kidding.
How could you take it seriously? - No. Don't say anything.
I am sorry. - Don't cry.
Don't cry.
Since your mom and myself were there to love you
we should have had a boy now.
Please, Vinayan. Won't you love my daughter?
To my last breath.
Then, promise me
that you will love my daughter unconditionally.
Look at her.
Look at our baby!
I will always keep her close like this
and raise her with love and care.
I swear on you, Neena. Are you happy?
'Promise me, Vinayan'
'that you will love my daughter unconditionally.'
'Promise me.'
I promise.
"Oh, drop of love.."
"You are a drop of love"
"that fell onto a flower."
"You are a drop of love"
"that fell onto a flower."
"Let me keep you close"
"and sing a lullaby for you."
"Do sway like a dew drop."
"Oh, drop of love.."
"Seeing your heavenly face"
"I feel contented."
"I would fall into despair"
"seeing you wailing."
"Seeing you wailing in your sleep."
"Oh, drop of love.."
How was the send-off party?
Sharma was really sad to bid him goodbye.
He was almost on the verge of breaking down.
Aren't we sad as well, Jose?
When Vinayan came here
we just had one lamp here. That was Neena.
But now, we have one more. That is Vineetha.
He is taking away both the lamps, leaving us in the dark.
I became a bit emotional.
Don't feel bad. When are you leaving?
Neena has some shopping to do.
We will leave after that. - Okay.
I think she is busy packing upstairs.
Let me go as well. - Okay.
Vinayan.
Don't forget to take Neena's gold
and the money in her bank locker.
Everything in this house belongs to her.
I will be happy if you take the required things with you.
Neena. Were you crying, Neena?
Why? - Nothing.
Then?
Don't you want to move to Manivathoor?
That is not the reason.
I am feeling sad about dad and Brother Jose.
They should not have loved me so much.
I never wanted my Neena to cry in her life.
But, you cried when we had a daughter.
Today, you are crying again.
Tell me.
If you wish to stay here itself
I can compel my mother to abandon
everything there and come here to stay with us.
No.
Don't put your mother in trouble.
I want to stay near that riverbank.
Don't get upset because I cried.
It's all right.
We need to go out. - Okay.
I have to buy a gift for your mom. - What is that?
That's a surprise.
It would be a rare gift that a mother-in-law would never expect.
You might get a gift, too.
I will be right back.
Let's go.
Come on, dear.
Dear, can you postpone your trip by two days?
Why, Dad?
Amidst this grief of separation
we could not make any arrangements to send things to Manivathoor.
As you are going to stay there permanently
we have to make suitable arrangements as well.
Jose has gone to the bank to get your mom's gold from the locker.
No, Dad.
Please don't feel bad.
Other than my mom's shawl, I don't need anything else.
But.. Don't make me feel worse, dear.
No, Dad.
Your love is more than enough for me.
Please don't compel me.
Why are you being so emotional?
I don't want you to cry. Don't cry.
Dad.. - Don't cry, dear. Don't be silly.
I will not compel you for anything.
Come on.
You can leave.
We will come and visit you in Manivathoor.
Vinayan, until you return
I will look after Vineetha.
Neena, I have always wanted to ask Vinayan
that since I gave my daughter to Vinayan
why not give his daughter to me in return.
You can leave. Carry on.
Look there.
Nowadays, I feel like I am turning into a selfish woman. - Why?
I want my daughter to be with me or with you.
I cannot tolerate seeing her
being taken care by anyone else. Not even my dad.
What is wrong with you?
Don't forget the promise you made to me.
What is it, Neena? What's happening?
Oh, no! - Drive carefully! What happened?
The brake is not working.
Try again.
Change the gear. - No, it is not working.
It's a steep road ahead.
Oh, no!
Turn right!
Jump, Vinayan. - No. - I will jump when I get a gap.
No need.
Turn right.. - Oh, no!
Vinayan, jump!
Whatever happens, we will face it together.
Vinayan, please! Jump!
Then I will jump after you.
Jump! - I will not jump! - Jump! - What are you doing, Neena?
No! Neena!
No..
How are you, Vinayan? - Jose, Neena..
Vinayan, are you all right? - Yes.
Where is Neena?
Please lie down.
How is your leg now? - It's okay.
Please tell me. What happened to Neena?
For the past 12 hours, we were in a state of dilemma
of not knowing what to do with her dead body.
We were waiting for you to regain consciousness.
No..
You are lying.. - It's true.
You! - Vinayan, it's the truth.
No, doctor. - You are lying. - Give him a sedative.
Don't move. - You are lying.
No, this cannot happen. - Vinayan, please..
Please, Vinayan.. - No!
It's the truth..
Calm down, Vinayan.. It's the truth.
Jose, where is she? My Neena.
I will show you. Wait for some time.
No, Jose. I have to take her to my home right now.
What are you saying?
I have to take her right now.
Please. - That's impossible.
No, I have to take her.
Jose, please help me.
No, her body has been kept here for the past 12 hours.
You have a leg injury. I am really sorry.
We will bury her next to our mother.
No, I won't allow it.
Please allow me, if you've a bit of affection left for me.
Okay, Vinayan.. I will arrange everything.
But, I won't be able to accompany you with her body.
Her death has badly affected my dad.
He has been admitted to the hospital with a severe stroke.
But, I will arrange everything for you.
Jose, I need to see her.
"Within every flower"
"I see a glance of you."
"You left me alone on earth"
"and left with Death"
"even before I could love you enough."
Did you inform my mom? - No.
She had gone to buy a gift for my mom..
This is her gift.
Jose, where is my daughter? - Dad.
Please let me hold her. I need to embrace her.
We will never return to this place again.
This place has snatched Neena away from me.
You should visit us in my village
to meet my daughter.
Jose, please arrange a seat for us near Neena.
Doctor, how long will it take from here?
We will reach Mettupalayam in half an hour.
From there, we need to board another train.
That train is blue and yellow in colour.
Just like a toy train.
I had reached Ooty for the first time on that train.
On that same train, your mom had sent that gift to my mother.
Uncle Jose.
Aunt Rani.
Didn't you say that the doctor wouldn't return to Ooty?
Now, what do you have to say? - Thank you, Vineetha.
How was your journey? - It was good.
The doctor didn't sleep at all last night.
Where is Vinayan?
Hello, Vinayan. - Hello.
How is dad? - Fine.
Have you brought just one suitcase? - Yes, that's it.
Let's go. - Okay.
Hello, Vinayan. - Hello, Rani.
How are you? - Fine.
Come on. I am eager to meet grandfather.
Don't worry. You are going to live with him from now on.
Where is he? - Come.
I will help you. - No, thank you.
Please come inside. - Yes.
Did you think that I wouldn't return? - No, dear.
I was sure that you would come one day. How are you?
Fine.
Do you know whose shawl this is? - Whose is it?
Just smell it.
Does it have the smell of my mom or your wife?
It has the smell of our family.
Which family?
Hindu family or Christian family?
Meet Dr. Vinayachandran. - Hello, Vinayan.
Please come.
Please be seated, doctor.
Now, I am the host of this house.
Shall I make tea for all of you? - Sure.
Aunt Rani, where is the kitchen? - Come.
After Neena's death, this house has become dull.
No one is happy.
I feel sad when I see Jose.
Jose feels sad when he sees Rani.
It's melancholic here.
Today, happiness came to our house.
Vineetha.
You must be feeling cold.
Here, have tea.
Grandfather, here is your tea.
Doctor.
Can I go out
with Uncle Jose and Aunt Rani?
Okay.
Let's go.
Let's bathe and get fresh. - Okay.
It's been nine years
since Jose got married.
They don't have kids.
Rani is a good girl.
She will take care of Vineetha like a mother.
What happened?
Nothing.
It's time for me to take some decisions.
Neena's assets
which you left untouched
has multiplied a lot now.
I don't need it.
Jose doesn't even care about it.
What should I do with all that money?
I have a wish.
I want to build a hospital here in Neena's name.
The only link you had with Manivathoor
was your mother.
Since she has passed away
why don't you settle here?
All this belongs to you, too.
You can stay here and take care of the hospital.
Vineetha can join a college over here.
And I can die
seeing the happiness we once lost
has returned to this house.
What do you think?
Let me think.
I'll think about it.
Let me freshen up and take a walk.
'It's been nine years'
'since Jose got married.'
'They don't have kids.'
'Rani is a good girl.'
'She will take care of Vineetha like a mother.'
Jose, come in.
Sit.
Is she here?
Yes. She is with dad.
We went to see the hospital
and the church.
We will see the rest tomorrow.
How about a drink, Jose?
No. I quit drinking.
I have never had alcohol after Neena passed away.
I started drinking after that.
I used to drink a lot.
It has decreased since she took control
over it.
Jose
I was planning on returning tomorrow.
The train is at 10:30 a.m., isn't it?
Yes.
We should get back tomorrow.
Hasn't dad spoken to you?
About what?
About building a hospital
and Vineetha's schooling.
Yes, he did.
And?
I know what it is for.
What for?
For Vineetha.
Isn't it true?
No.
Then?
It is for Rani.
She was Neena's best friend.
When Neena died
she felt pity and came to me.
Then, she became my wife.
For the past nine years
she has been suffering in this house.
The sadness of not having kids.
It is not her fault.
It is mine.
I've told her many times
to leave me and get a good life.
But whenever I said that
she cried.
Instead of adopting a child
I would like to have
my sister's daughter in this house.
What you thought was right.
It was all for Vineetha.
This is the moment I feared the most.
I realised the trap behind it
whenever your calls came
to Manivathoor.
Now
persuading her to come here
is also a trap by all of you, isn't it?
What is the trap in this?
We are inviting you both to the house
which belongs to you, too. That's all.
No, Jose.
I am sorry.
Think about it, Vinayan.
Have you ever allowed us to pamper her?
She likes this place and the people here.
Let her stay here.
Enough, Jose.
Please don't bother us.
You don't know
about the promise I made to Neena and the aim of my life.
Please don't force me.
Let us leave happily.
Vinayan.
I had helped you to get married to Neena.
Many times.
Won't you help me now?
Jose.
My daughter..
I am sorry.
Okay. At least let her stay here
for the next 11 days.
I can't, Jose.
I can't let her stay here for 11 hours
let alone 11 days.
You were always like this.
You were always stubborn.
Don't I have the right to know what she wants?
Her father doesn't have time
to love her. He is busy working.
She was crying alone in the big house
when you were working hard to earn for her.
Who told you this?
Vineetha.
No.
She will never say that.
Ask her. - No, you are lying.
What happened?
Nothing.
I lost my balance while getting up. - No, you were fighting.
Why did you fight, Uncle?
Your father wants to go back tomorrow.
Is it true, doctor? - Yes.
The train departs at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
We have to catch it.
Why?
I will tell you when we reach home.
I would like to know what it is, Vinayan.
It's nothing.
You once told me
that you are prisoners of Ooty.
I couldn't save
Neena from this prison.
Please don't force me to imprison my daughter here.
I won't.
I will never force you.
Why would I force you
when you don't want to live
a few days in the prison where Neena lived
for a long time?
Vineetha likes it, Dad.
Is it true, dear?
Tell us what you want.
Your father will never stand against it.
I am sure.
Vinayan.
Let her decide in this matter.
Is she not the host of this house now?
What is your wish?
I have a whole night to think.
I will say it tomorrow.
Come, Aunt. Let's go. - Jose.
Shall I sleep in Aunt Rani's room tonight?
Okay.
Vinayan, Vineetha has grown up.
We men won't understand girls growing up to women.
Only mothers can.
You are a good heart surgeon.
But, you are bad in understanding relationships.
You won't understand the craving of a daughter
for a mother's affection.
Jose, please take me to the prayer room.
Vinayan, Vineetha will stay here if she wants to. At any cost.
"I am a soul who couldn't be in love forever."
"You gave me this beautiful drop of love."
"Oh, my dear drop of love, you are my.."
Doctor.. Did you hear my mother's voice?
Aunt Rani, please play it again.
"You are like the stars in my eyes."
"Oh, drop of love." - Please switch it off, Rani.
"Oh, drop.."
Please go inside, dear.
I want to talk to Rani.
No, doctor. Why are you like this? - Vineetha.
Okay, Dad.
Stupid doctor.
You still have these songs, right?
No.
Do you remember, Rani? Before Vineetha was born
even before my marriage with Neena
we planted this tree together.
I remember.
I want to tell you something, Rani.
What is it?
I had only three people to love in this world.
They were my mother, Neena and Vineetha.
Neena left me very early.
Now, I have only Vineetha to love
and to be loved.
Rani.
Did she say it?
What?
Did she tell you that I didn't love her enough?
She was kidding. I know how much she loves you.
I understand that. - Yes.
She loves you very much too, Rani.
She will love you because she grew up without a mother.
If you tell her to not to go to Manivathoor with me
while she is with you tonight
she will get confused because she is still a child.
Please don't ask her that.
I am not hurting you on purpose.
It's not because I don't love you.
But, I loved my Neena a lot.
She reminded me about the promise even during that last journey
that I shouldn't forget to take good care of Vineetha.
I want to keep that promise, Rani.
Father and Jose are only thinking about my happiness.
I am thinking about theirs.
I understand your sorrow, Vinayan. Go and sleep.
Vineetha will surely come with you to Manivathoor tomorrow.
Thank you, Rani. Thank you very much.
Vineetha.
Aren't you getting ready? We are going back to Manivathoor.
Will you go if I don't come? - I will go.
I want to go.
Are you sure? - I am sure.
Come on, Daughter. Let's go.
Come on, dear. We are getting late.
No, doctor. I want to stay here.
Dear, I am serious. We should go.
No, Doctor. This is my mom's home. Let me stay here for some days.
Can I go? - Yes.
Okay, Jose. Okay.
Vineetha, I think Vinayan is going back.
He won't go. I know him.
Wait and watch, Uncle Jose.
Please go upstairs, dear. Please ask your father to stay back.
He won't go. Trust me.
Vinayan, why are you going in a hurry?
Please think about it again.
No.
I can't leave Manivathoor and that riverbank
even for a day.
I am leaving my daughter here as you wished.
She will stay here instead of Neena.
You can give her the wealth you have earned for Neena.
But, this shawl..
I won't give this to you.
I am taking your car to the station, Jose.
Rani, all right.
No, Vinayan. - It's okay.
Jose. Bye.
Nobody should come to see me off.
I will go alone.
Are you leaving, doctor? - Yes.
Are you going without me? - Yes.
Please, Dad. Please don't go, Dad.
I know that you think that I won't go if you call me dad.
But, I can't fulfil this wish.
Your mother, who wanted to see a thousand 'Shivarathris' with me
is resting on that riverbank. My Neena.
I want to go there every day.
I want to light the lamp on her tomb every day.
You can stay here because that's your wish.
I am not angry with you. Never.
Dad.
Aunt Rani, my father has gone..
Uncle Jose, please. My father has gone.
Grandfather, please. I can't stay here without my dad.
Please, Grandfather. I won't stay here. Please.
Please ask them to take me back.
I can't stay here without my father.
Please, Grandfather..
Jose, why hurt others for my sake?
Don't you see her love for Vinayan?
We can't take that away from her.
Let's take her back.
This is where I lost Neena.
And today, my daughter as well.
I shall return alone from Ooty, just like how I came.
Why did you leave me, Dad?
Haven't you understood me yet?
I want to come to Manivathoor as well.
I want to be there to see
a 1,000 'Shivarathri' celebrations with my mother and father.