Do you think our council is being fair?
What do you think? - I'm not interested in politics.
What about the play? 'The Sixth Wound of Christ.'
They won't be showcasing it here again, would they?
I don't know.
Did you read about the US Dollar exchange
rate in the last week's 'Kalakaumudi'?
I don't read. - Sir, I'm used to talking while I drive.
Or else, would the journey be fun?
I don't like it when the driver talks.
Keep driving.
Such a lovely house, Dad!
You must look at it in the daylight. - Hold this.
Here, Rugmini. - Yes. - Shall I open the door, Dad?
Go on.
Oh, Lord.
The switch is on your side, Rugmini. - Okay.
It's a lovely house, Mom!
Where is the red bag? - I didn't take it.
Mom.. I want this room.
Can you quiet down a bit, Karthi?
Oh, Lord.
Careful. There are fragile things inside.
Oh, Lord.
It's so cold.
Imagine how cold the water from the well would be.
Where is the well?
Didn't you see?
We have a well towards the south of our plot. - Oh.
That's the only well in the locality.
Even if the entire population suffers from lack of water
it would never affect us.
Join us.
Okay. Now tell me.
Did you like the place?
I liked it, Dad. The best place we have stayed so far.
Yes. What about you?
Don't trust her, Dad.
She says the same thing all the time.
This place doesn't come anywhere near the old house.
It would be difficult to afford a house like that in Trivandrum.
We could afford this only because of Varma.
I always wanted to ask.
Who is Varma?
Didn't I tell you about Varma, the friend of Haridasan Nair?
Oh, yes.. - Yes. When we got transferred here
he came to help.
Or else, how could we possibly afford a place like this?
A fully furnished house. A fridge, too.
How far is my college from here?
Oh, yes. 70 Paisa from the junction.
It's the number one college in the city.
Your admission was arranged only because of Varma.
What about my school, Dad? - It is a reputed school as well.
It has been first in the district for the last three years.
Your uniform is ready. - Okay.
Also, come upfront once you are done. I have something to discuss.
Rugmini.
Rugmini! - Yes..
I have nothing new to say.
So, here we are, starting a new life together.
The foremost fact what we must realise is that we are on our own.
I have warned Rugmini several times about the expenses.
When have I ever over spent?
What are you saying?
I wasn't blaming you for anything.
I need you all to cooperate in order to move forward.
Trivandrum is nothing like Pathanapuram.
This is an expensive city.
And now to you.
Realise that you aren't a kid anymore.
Since it's a college in the city, you can expect a lot more freedom.
A girl must be watchful of her behaviour.
Also, just passing your exams won't be enough these days.
Only a first rank would take you to heights.
Don't I pass my exams with a first class?
I wasn't saying that you are not passing your exams, dear.
However, bear it this in mind.
Trivandrum is nothing like Pathanapuram.
And now to you.
You are still in school.
You already know what I'm going to say, don't you?
Trivandrum is nothing like Pathanapuram.
Now get to bed. You have to wake up at 5 a.m.
Dad, sister isn't talking to me.
Have you started it again? Give a handshake.
Shake her hand!
Now get going.
Achuthan. - Yes.
Weren't you saying that Trivandrum isn't like Pathanapuram? - Yes.
I didn't say anything because the kids were around.
What do you mean?
How many people did you fight with before we left the place?
We must not repeat the same here.
You must bear this in mind.
We need friends.
Let's not make enemies this time.
Yes..
Take your hands off me.
Is this necessary while we are here in Trivandrum?
You can say all you want.
This wouldn't have been necessary if I had a son.
I'm the father of two daughters.
Even if we were staying at Vaikundam
there would be nobody else but me in case something happens.
Are you going to bed already?
Come here.
I have something to discuss.
Dear.
How many times do I have to listen to this?
It's not the same this time.
Have you noticed?
The plan of our house and this house
are similar in many ways.
Look here.
For example
We have a well to be built towards the left of the plot.
The well is located at the same place here.
The veranda at the entrance of the house.
The hall, the bedroom to the sides..
Everything seems to be the same.
The kitchen alone does not match with this house.
What are you laughing about?
I have a question.
We have been having this plan for the past two years. - Yes.
How much would it cost to build the house?
That's the right way to ask.
I am fond of your questions.
The whole house is spread over 2,200 square feet.
No matter how hard we try to reduce our expenses
we will need four lakhs to build it.
How much do we have as deposit at the bank?
Rs. 4,000.
Mock me all you want.
I will build it.
If you stand beside me on this
we will be able to finish it before I'm 60.
Aswathy can have the ground floor.
And Karthika can have the first floor.
We will be able to manage in a small room.
We will make it happen.
How can you be so irresponsible?
I want to sleep in peace at my home.
I stay with my family.
I can't complain about it to anybody else other than the warden.
Are you telling me that you couldn't sleep
last night because of the howls and screams? - Yes.
As far as I'm concerned
I can't sleep unless I hear the howls.
That is your problem.
But if you don't sort out this problem soon
I will have to do it my way.
You can say whatever you want to.
Who can I blame in here
just because you heard some guys screaming?
There are students from the university college
arts college, law college, medical college
and other college students staying here.
How would I know who it was?
I'm just doing this good-for-nothing job
to take care of my family.
It's not such a big deal
to howl in an age like this.
We can't enjoy it now because of our age.
No, that is because they weren't raised well.
Where had you been?
I was just checking out the society.
I had something to talk to you about.
Follow me.
They seem to be everywhere.
Why do you care?
Let them sit there.
Forget it.
This door isn't strong enough.
I noticed it last night.
We have to get this replaced.
It is a lot different than how it looked like last night.
That is because..
That is how it is always, isn't it?
Everything.
What did you just say?
Rugmini.
What is it?
You always say that I'm superstitious, don't you?
What have you got to say now?
This house is blessed by God.
Do you realise it now?
If we find an eagle circling the sky
while making a decision
it is believed that the decision is blessed by God.
Dad, come. It's time! - Oh!
I'm coming.
These guys again..
Rugmini.
I'm warning you as we are staying in a town.
There are a lot of frauds and thieves here.
Don't open the door no matter who knocks.
I will be back at five in the evening.
You can tell them to return after that.
Do you understand?
You will reach school on time today.
But I will be late for work.
Come, Dad. Let's leave.
We are here to install the phone.
My husband will be home only at 5 p.m.
You can come back then.
Why did we have to come here if they weren't in need of it?
Forget it, Chellapan. Leave it.
I'm your neighbour.
I just dropped by to check on the new tenants.
I'm Mary.
But everybody calls me Mrs. Maria.
Be seated.
I will prepare coffee.
Tell me this.
Didn't you find any other house to stay in?
Why do you ask?
This house is surrounded by maniacs.
College students.
Once the night sets in
they start imitating donkeys and dogs.
A lawyer and his wife who stayed here before
left this place as they couldn't handle it anymore.
They would wait for the lawyer's wife to come out of the house
so that they could tease her.
But you don't have to worry about that.
We just have to act as if we don't care.
That is all.
How is it going? - You are unbelievable.
We are lucky that we had some lemons left.
Why didn't you talk to him?
I know very well
that you don't like me talking to anybody.
But this is not the same.
He is a gentleman.
He is from a royal family.
He is always willing to help.
Sister, who is that?
What has that got to do with you?
He is so fair.
Even if you are a kid..
Have it. - Thank you.
What about your family?
I stay here.
My wife is a teacher in Nigeria.
I have two children.
A boy and a girl.
They study in a boarding school in Ooty.
Do you stay alone?
I'm not alone here, am I?
There are other people in this town too.
I'm into social welfare.
I'm planning to get into politics
once my wife returns.
But I will need capital for that, won't I?
Where are the kids?
Karthika.
Aswathy.
They are studying.
There is a lot to study.
She is the elder one.
She is Karthika.
Greet him, dear.
Good evening, sir. - Good evening.
I will leave now.
Feel free to let me know if you need any help.
Shall I leave? - Okay.
Couldn't you figure out that he was the telephone guy at least when
you saw him holding a telephone?
I had a tough time convincing Varma to give us a connection.
You ruined it. - Oh!
You wreak havoc for such silly issues.
Enough! There is someone who heard our conversation.
Karthi..
Dear, didn't you hear what I told mom in the morning?
Did I tell her that she shouldn't
let the telephone guy inside the house?
No, you didn't. - Exactly.
But you said she shouldn't let anyone inside the house.
Get out of my sight.
How dare you draw water from this well?
We come here to bathe when there is no water in the hostel.
You may have done that in the past.
This house is now occupied by my family and me.
I don't want you to come here anymore to take a bath.
Dry yourself up and leave.
Ever since we moved to Trivandrum
you have been spending a lot of time on the house plan.
I wonder what your new ideas are.
I have decided to change the spot to dig the well.
Didn't you see what would happen if I don't?
People like that idiot
will always be there to trouble us.
Aswathy..
It's past 6 a.m. Wake up and do your homework.
Aswathy.. - Oh!
Wake her up as well.
Dear..
Hey!
Didn't I tell you yesterday not to come here and bathe?
We bathe by this well every now and then.
Get lost!
I have rented this house to live here as I please.
Oh, no!
Captain, please come here. - Why?
There is something important.
Let me finish this game.
Please come here.
Anoop.. - Okay.
You sound like an imbecile.
Stop being philosophical
when one of us just got beaten up by a nobody.
We should make him pay.
Don't get carried away, Jose.
You want to make him pay, right? - Yes. - We will.
How would we? - It's already late now.
Let him go there to take a bath early in the morning tomorrow.
Do you want me to get beaten up again?
You aren't going to get beaten up tomorrow.
Because you won't be going alone tomorrow.
We all are going to bathe there. Isn't that enough?
We should definitely do it. - Yes, we will.
Get going.
Where did you lose the pencil that I bought you yesterday?
She might have lost it on the bus.
What? How is that possible?
She lost it because of her carelessness.
During my school days
my uncle would buy me a pencil
once every six months.
I have never lost one and I won't ever.
Because I didn't have anyone to buy me one every now and then.
You are careless as you have been pampered too much.
She won't repeat it again. Please forgive her this time.
She can't attend drawing classes without a pencil, can she?
Fine.
Go and get your bag.
Karthi, don't repeat this again. - I won't.
Why is dad creating such a commotion over a pencil?
He shouted at the top of his voice.
He has the right to.
Didn't you hear how much he struggled during his school days?
I did.
But that was back in 1947. And this is the year 1987.
You need to consider that as well.
Mom.. Mom, it's me Achuthankutty.
Didn't I tell you I would get her on the phone?
Mom. - My dear.
I came to know that you got a transfer.
I haven't heard from you for a week.
I was really worried.
I thought I would call you after getting the telephone connection.
I'm in Trivandrum now.
Please note down my number, Mom.
Sarada.
I can't come there. I have got work to do, Mom.
Please don't shout at me.
Ask your son to come here.
Achuthankutty is on the phone. I want some help to write his number.
I think he is busy with his studies.
'Smoking causes cancer.'
Don't bother to give me your number. Just call me.
Hand over the phone to your youngest daughter.
Yes. Grandmother wants to talk to you.
Grandmother, it's me Karthi. - Speak louder.
Did you forget your blind grandmother?
How will I forget you?
Don't you know that I'm your personal assistant when I'm there?
When will you come here, dear?
She is asking when we will be there.
Well, Mom.. I recently joined my work here.
We shall visit soon. - Achuthan..
It's my birthday on the 12th.
Prabhakaran and family would be here.
In that case, why don't you try to be here as well?
Then again, only during such occasions can we meet.
Yes, Mom. I will try my best.
Also, get me a bottle of those eye drops when you come.
I used up the bottle I had two weeks ago.
Okay.
Rugmini.
I only state facts.
Prabhakaran is not going there because he wants to see mom.
He considers our home, Padippuraveedu
as a rest house on his way to the estate to tap rubber.
A place where his wife and children can do some sight-seeing.
He thinks his children would be curious
to see their grandmother who has lost her eyesight.
Achuthan, shouting isn't going to change anything.
I can't help but shout.
It has been two weeks since Mom has used up her eye drops.
Isn't sister able enough to buy it for her?
Forget her. Why can't her son, who is all grown up, buy it?
We shouldn't consider all that.
We should do what we can.
Isn't it me who is doing it all?
Who got a telephone connection for mom?
Who built a new room for her?
When sister got married
who bequeathed 1.5 acres of land
for her dowry?
It's me.
And some people pretend that they don't know about it.
Such nuisance!
He is coming.
Good morning, sir. - Good morning, sir.
I had told you yesterday.
We came early so that it wouldn't be a disturbance for you.
Hey, come bath. Take the soap.
I had told you that it's my wife, two daughters and I who live here.
Yes. Guess what?
This well won't dry up no matter how much water we draw from it.
It will never dry up!
Why did you inform the police, Achuthan?
Let me see if I can earn my justice.
What is happening here?
Greetings, sir! - Answer me.
Forgive us, sir.
When there is no water in the hostel
we come here to bathe.
We don't want to hear anything. We have received a complaint.
If he doesn't approve of it, why are you taking bath here?
Yes. Move..
Can't you see that he has soap all over his body?
Sir, would you mind letting him finish taking his bath?
I want them to leave right now. - You heard him.
Move.. - Why bother the police and the court..
Let me take the bucket. - Can he? - Yes.
Move..
Come on, move..
It's not necessary that one should take a bath every day.
Such a waste of time! Keep walking.
I was in frequent contact with the
police station at the place where I used to live before. - I see.
So you had trouble there as well.
I will be back now. - Okay. - Will we get something?
Be patient. He will be back now.
What happened? - The obvious happened.
See for yourself. Those students were forced to leave.
A policeman's authority is unquestionable.
Let me go take some money.
The police won't be pleased if I let them go empty handed.
You can't really blame them for breaking the law
as there is a real scarcity of water.
I was supposed to go to my wife's house.
I came here just because you had called us.
Moreover, there is no water at the quarters.
I'm glad I could take a bath here.
Oh, God! The water is so cold.
He got the better of us.
He made me leave when I had soap all over my body.
He didn't even let me complete my bath. - Just say the word.
We will go and beat him up.
I was humiliated.
Who knew he would call the police for a silly matter like this.
It's against the law for us to be there
since he called the police.
We shouldn't bother about the law.
We should teach him a lesson.
Why don't we go there in the evening to take baths?
His problem isn't us taking a bath there.
His weakness is his wife and their two daughters.
We shall try to provoke him by mingling with them.
It's more satisfactory when he does the damage
to himself than we doing it.
Then tell us how to make that happen. - Wait and see.
The advocate and his wife, who had lived there earlier
vacated just six months after moving in, didn't they?
Trust me, he won't even last that long.
Greetings, ma'am. - Greetings.
I am from the hostel. I am here to get to know your husband better.
Achuthan is taking a bath.
Your hometown, ma'am? - Muvattupuzha. - I see.
Is your house near that famous church?
It's been years since I left my hometown.
The boys in the hostel really disturb you, don't they?
Sometimes I wonder how people manage to produce
this sound.
They are all from good families.
She is your eldest daughter, isn't she? - Yes.
Where are you studying? - Vimala College.
It's a good institution.
Why are you hiding behind them? Come here. Let me see you.
Where are you studying? - Holy Angel's.
Even that is a good institution.
Greetings, sir.
What brings you here? Get inside.
Even you.
Why are you here?
We are neighbours.
I don't know. - Yes, we are. I live in that hostel.
So what? - I came here to introduce myself.
What if I'm not interested?
Since we are neighbours
it's ideal that we get to know each other.
Engage me in a conversation then.
Why don't we sit inside the house and talk?
Hey, mister! It's my wife, our two daughters and I who live here.
I'm past that age where I engage in talks with people like you.
Have I made myself clear?
Sir.. - I know what to do if you continue disturbing me.
Sir, you don't have to call the police. I shall leave.
What can we do about it?
Sir, please let your wife know that I have left.
Captain.
You were humiliated. - What?
You did boast a lot before going there. - So?
They didn't even let you inside the house.
They made you stand near the veranda.
It really doesn't matter.
His family would have to witness his anger
because I talked to them. - What do you mean?
He would have.. - Tell me.
...started a commotion. - Really? - Yes.
I have more life experience than you, don't I?
Mark my words. He is an imbecile.
H-He was being over smart.
He talked to you today.
What if that gives him the guts to talk to Aswathy someday?
It's not just up to me to remember that we have got two daughters.
They are your responsibility as well.
Look.. - My face.. - Get lost..
You are on your way home, aren't you? - Yes.
Dad.. Look at uncle's new car.
He didn't buy it on his own, dear.
He received it as dowry.
Stop it, Achuthan.
Mom, your beloved son is here.
Is Achuthankutty here?
At least have some sense of time.
One of the reasons why I came here is to have lunch with you, Brother.
Do you know what time it is now?
Understand that I don't own a car. I've to depend on public transport.
You have started already, haven't you?
He said so as he envies me. - Hey, come here.
How are you doing? - Prabhakaran. - Coming.
Where is Aswathy? - I'm here, Grandmother.
I can't believe you're all grown up now.
Where is the little one? - I'm on your right, Grandmother.
What about Rugmini? - I'm behind you, Mother-in-law.
Oh, God! I'm not fortunate enough
to have a mouthful of rice even on my birthday.
Sister Sarada, won't you talk to us?
I get no consideration whatsoever.
I spend all my day in the kitchen.
Why do you have to complain all the time?
What else am I supposed to do, Achuthan?
I'm complaining because that is all I can do.
It's not our fault that you and brother-in-law live separately.
Leave me out of the equation.
I have a son.
Unfortunately, he failed to pass the pre-degree examinations.
I can't ignore him because of that, can I?
Even though he is your nephew
you didn't even think of taking care of his education.
There isn't a good tutorial college nearby, is there?
She has a point.
Prabhakaran, why don't you take him to Kottayam with you?
It's not that I haven't thought of it.
Trivandrum is more convenient than Kottayam in this regard.
Isn't it, Brother Achuthan?
Yes. It's beyond arguments.
Trivandrum is more convenient that Kottayam any day.
After all, Trivandrum is the capital of our state.
You are really clever, Brother!
Santhosh..
Do you wish to study? - Yes.
Are you confident that you will pass?
I-I guess I will.
In that case, pack your things.
I will help you to appear for the exams one more time.
Understand that God won't give us the same opportunity twice.
It's up to us to make use of it.
Did you hear me, Santhosh?
Did you hear what she said? - Yes.
No, Sister.. - Don't be scared.
You will be fine.
Oh, no!
Brother, you didn't tell me how you have been.
I believe that Government employees live ordinary lives.
They eat, defecate and sleep.
It makes me wonder all the time.
Despite being this old, you still don't know to talk politely.
By the way, people in your department have already begun
to say that you sound really arrogant.
I don't think the Government is paying me for my politeness.
That's not the point.
You have to be more careful with your words than me.
I have two sons and they will survive somehow.
But you have two daughters.
Brother..
I want you to understand something.
I had cut my ties with you the day you decided to start
depending on your in-laws.
Achuthan, what you said is simply unacceptable.
My wife doesn't interfere when men are having a conversation.
You can't expect everyone to be like her.
You sometimes sound
like you are the only righteous man in the world.
I don't care.
Let me make something very clear.
Don't let the thought that I'll depend
on you because I have two daughters, even cross your mind.
We won't survive without being dependent one way or the other.
Take this for example.
Say that mom wants to visit the temple.
I can take her there in my car without depending on anyone else.
Even you can do it.
But you would have to depend on a taxi driver, wouldn't you?
Isn't that the case?
You shouldn't have said that.
I was just teasing him.
Oh, Goddess! Oh, Lord Vishnu!
Greetings, Achuthankutty. What is with him?
You always poke fun at him and he always gets offended.
She asked me to pull over every time we passed a temple on our way
hoping that you would be there.
Don't poke fun at me.
Consider that one of the reasons for the well-being
of our family is my prayer.
Let me go and meet mother-in-law. - Okay.
Lord Krishna!
You are finally here.
I knew that you would come, Damodaran Nair.
Were you at the Guruvayoor temple this time? - Yes.
Mother-in-law!
A devotee should see Lord Krishna's idol with all his adornments.
Such divinity!
Why did you stop, Damodaran Nair? - Nothing.
It's just that my son passed by. I was amazed by the level
of respect he has for me.
I have served rice for you.
It would soon get cold and flies might land on it.
I guess that's the first time a woman has asked
her husband to have his meal with such abhorrence.
You know how she is.
Mother-in-law, I still don't get it.
These days, even a 10-year-old boy smokes cigarettes.
Only a very few men don't drink once they are past the age of 30.
Men start taking drugs once they are past the age of 40.
I don't do any of these. I am always immersed in prayer.
I don't understand why she still despises me.
If you finish your meal, I can carry on with my chores.
Damodaran Nair, go and have your meal.
Is this the picture of our grandfather, Dad? - What was he?
He used to write. That means, he was a poet.
Mom, it's only on your birthday that I actually remember dad.
Since I'm not into Malayalam literature at all.
Don't you feel ashamed to have said that?
Your Dad, Padmanabhan Thampi, was honoured by the king.
Such a shame that you haven't inherited his genius.
What is the use in discussing it with him
who earns his living by selling rubber?
Prabhakaran recites poetry every night as he doesn't want to lose
if there happens
to be a competition for chanting slogans on your birthday.
Has Sarada come? - Sister-in-law will be here soon.
What about Rugmini? - I'm here, Mother-in-law.
Where is Karthi?
She is like my personal assistant. - Karthi, go to her.
Shall we begin, Achuthankutty?
Grandmother, can I please join you guys?
What do you know about poetry?
All you do is criticise and poke fun at him.
You never let him learn from you.
Please don't create an issue out of this.
Please join us.
I shall start with it.
"I praise your fine hair which emits more fragrance"
"than a garden of a thousand flowers."
"I praise your smile which is captivating like anything."
"I praise you, the creator of the universe."
"I praise your heart which is deprived of deceit."
Dad, the letter is 'A'. - Okay.
"As evil was taking over the world, you took birth to rescue mankind."
"The mighty Jumna river was fortunate to carry you"
"who was lying on a banyan leaf."
"You live at the heaven that is Vaikundam"
Uncle, the letter is 'N'. - 'N'.
"Now please heed to my sorrows, Almighty."
"I'm lost in the sound that arises from your divine anklets."
"The truth that resides in the syllable 'Om' will help me find"
"serenity. Let my mind peace in you, Almighty."
Hey, the letter is 'O'.
"Oh, my beloved! I saw your beautiful face in my dreams."
"In that splendid blue night, where even the stars were smiling."
It is not poetry, Grandmother. It's a song from a movie.
What?
"Oh, my beloved! I saw your beautiful face in my dreams."
"In that splendid blue night, where even the stars were smiling."
Get up. Get lost!
'We got to get out of here.'
'I can't just order up to leave here for no reason.'
'I'm guessing it. There is no time in here.'
'I can't find it.'
Mary, will you switch it off?
Do you even understand a word they are saying?
Keep quiet! - Let them watch it.
Ma'am, I'm borrowing these four magazines.
I have got to be careful that dad doesn't catch me reading them.
He doesn't approve of us reading these magazines.
You told me about your Dad's family.
What about your mom's family?
Mom has a brother. Our beloved uncle.
He and dad aren't in good terms at all.
Rugmini, I have made myself clear to you.
He is your one and only brother.
He has just undergone surgery.
You should visit him and take the kids with you as well.
But don't bother asking me to accompany you. Because I won't.
It's not fair that you always want things to go your way.
He considers me as his enemy from the day we got married.
I don't want to change it at all.
Subhadra..
I realised one thing from their visit.
You and the kids will be there for my funeral.
I never thought Achuthan will let you visit him.
You know how he is, don't you, Brother?
'To my best and beloved girl, who wears glasses.'
'I addressed you so, because I don't know your name.'
'From the very second I met you, I have felt the same emotion that'
'Dushyanta had felt for Sakunthala. Love.'
'Yes, I'm madly in love with you.'
'If you feel the same for me, reach me on my college address'
'which I have scribbled down below.'
Hey, come here.
Who gave you this dress?
She gave it to me. - Who?
She, who lives next door, gave it to me.
Do you even realise how old you are now?
Do you want me to remind you
that girls of your age should have some discipline.
Are you trying to act too smart?
Go and wear a skirt and a blouse.
Who is that?
Come here.
Did you get frightened? - Yes.
It's good to see children wear these kinds of clothes at this age.
Why do you look dull?
Smile.
Hello.
Is this Junior Engineer Achuthankutty's house? - Yes.
How is your wife and children?
Who are you?
Don't get angry for silly reasons.
You should learn how to smile.
Your wife and your children have a very nice smile.
But why are you so.. - You rascal!
Hello. - You bloody idiot!
Ms. Mary and her husband will go to Vishakapatnam to meet their son.
Usually, I go there to watch TV or read something.
I can even talk with them.
You love to talk, don't you? - Of course!
We rarely talk in our house.
Hey, shall I reveal something?
She not only talks, but sings as well. - Really?
No!
Dad gets angry at me even if I hum in the bathroom.
Mature girls should not sing or watch TV
and not even read a story book. His concept is like that.
I won't agree with him on that.
Musical talent is a spiritual gift!
We must encourage it.
You wish to sing but you don't get the chance.
We wish to hear songs but we too don't get the chance.
Now is the right time. Please sing a song.
No, I can't.. - Please! At least four lines.
Come on, Aswathy.
"Come to the banks"
"of river Yamuna.."
"You naughty Lord Krishna.."
I know only so much. - I will bring coffee now.
Beautiful!
Thank you.
This pen doesn't cost much.
Still, it's a token of gift from my heart.
For the singer in you.
This is the first time..
I have received a gift.
We must try to reduce our expenses to the maximum.
We had to spend Rs. 30 for the laundry.
We are able to do it now.
Good evening, sir. - Yes, what?
Aswathy and my sister, Suja, are classmates.
Aswathy forgot her record book at our home yesterday.
I brought it since they have to submit it on Monday.
Aswathy came to your home yesterday? - Yes.
Where is Aswathy? - She went to the neighbour's house.
Karthika, tell her to come here.
For what?
Our daughter is studying too much nowadays.
What? - I got some photos. - I don't understand.
This was taken when she came to our house earlier.
She'd asked for a copy of it.
I forgot to get it from the car.
Give it to her. - Okay.
Thank you.
Is this our own daughter?
I have never bought such clothes for her.
It must be her friend's clothes.
Why should you make it an issue? - Stop talking!
I can't bear my daughter lying to me.
Bring your chemistry record.
I want to see it.
I have submitted it for correction.
Look. Is this your record?
Give it to her.
Is it yours?
Did you go to Suja's house yesterday?
Yes. How many times have you been there? - Only yesterday.
What? - For combine study.
So when did you take these photos?
I had visited her long back, that's when..
Who took this?
Suja.
What about this?
I did.
What about this?
Suja's brother.
What is this? - Dad.. - Don't.
Move away. - Please don't. - Please stop it, Dad. - Move.
Don't beat her, Dad. - I don't want a child like this.
What is the problem, sir?
I beat my daughter. What do you want?
You must beat them.
You must raise kids by beating them.
As a neighbour, when I heard this noise.. - Get lost!
Sorry, sir.
'Once, there lived two brothers, Cassim and Ali Baba'
'in a small town in Persia.'
'Cassim married a rich girl.'
Sister! Is it still hurting? - Get away, you idiot!
What is going on there?
'O-Once, there lived two brothers, Cassim and Ali Baba'
'in a small town in Persia.'
Isn't there a red-lined Mundu on the right side of the box?
Yes, it's there. - Cover me with it when I die.
We may have a big family name like 'Padippura Mansion.'
But no one should beg for some cloth to wrap me with when I die.
Look if there is a cover in the box.
Yes..
Here.
It's Rs. 3,000.
I got it after selling the land in Kanichithara.
Once I die, ceremonies should never be cancelled due to lack of money.
You must conduct it in a good way.
I have saved it for that.
She would take it if she gets to know about it.
That is why I told this only to you.
Keep it there and close the box.
Here is the key.
I'm leaving.
Oh, God!
Mrs. Nair, today is a lucky day.
Did you get me?
She won't.
Mrs. Nair, light that lamp.
All the best.
Mrs. Nair still doesn't know about it.
Here.
I'm leaving. - Anything to drink?
No. - I need some tea. Go.
Do you know how to drive? - No, I have to learn.
You can learn it in two months.
So the arrangements.. - It's all right.
Achuthan.. - Yes.
Why did Varma give you the key?
I'm the owner of the car. That is why he gave it to me.
Did you buy a car?
Is that so hard to believe?
I can accomplish anything if I put my mind to it.
Let me see..
if I can take my mom to the temple without being dependent.
Did Varma give you money? - No..
I'm not that poor.
I wanted someone to examine the condition of the car.
Mr. Varma offered to help me.
I have paid some amount. I will pay the rest as well.
We are living in Trivandrum.
Having a car will make the kids happy.
There is no wife in this world
who doesn't wish to travel in her husband's car.
Where are the kids?
Aswathy! Karthi!
Don't you want to see the car? Come.
Dear, do you like this car?
It is huge. I like it.
This is my car.
Our car? - Yes.
Aswathy, did you like this car?
Did you? - I didn't like the colour.
Do you know why I bought this car?
It's to make your life more luxurious.
From now on, your mother and I will go for shopping in this car.
Isn't that right, Rugmini? - Dad..
Can you take me to school in this car at least once? - Yes.
Dear, after you get married
you and your husband should travel in this car.
I will be the driver.
All you have to do is buy me a white hat.
Then I will look just like a tourist taxi driver.
Rugmini.
It will look good
if this car is parked in front our new house, won't it?
"A garden with a scent of sandal"
"and a beautiful courtyard lit with moonlight."
"The moon will serve as the lantern."
"And in the evening, we will say our prayers."
"Our prayers.."
"A garden with a scent of sandal."
"and a beautiful courtyard lit with moonlight."
"The moon will serve as the lantern."
"And in the evening, we will say our prayers.."
"Lord Vishnu, we worship you."
"Lord Krishna, we exalt you."
"Lord Vishnu, we worship you."
"Lord Krishna, we exalt you."
"The water in the well is sacred."
"It's filled with the essence of purity."
"The sound of bells of the cattle sounding."
"We built a heaven right here."
"In our beautiful home"
"prosperity resounds."
"In our beautiful home"
"prosperity resounds."
"Lord Vishnu, we worship you."
"Lord Krishna, we exalt you."
"Lord Vishnu, we worship you."
"Lord Krishna, we exalt you."
"On the bed adorned with peacock feathers"
"our children will bloom and thrive."
"To decorate their wedding dais"
"we will pick the finest flowers."
"This house where divinity resides"
"the seasons will never fade away."
"This house where divinity resides"
"the seasons will never fade away."
"Lord Vishnu, we worship you."
"Lord Krishna, we exalt you."
"Lord Vishnu, we worship you."
"Lord Krishna, we exalt you."
"A garden with a scent of sandal"
"and a beautiful courtyard lit with moonlight."
"The moon will serve as the lantern."
"And in the evening, we will say our prayers."
You can't live without this, can you? - No.
What were we talking about?
Your uncle's full name. - Yes.
Achuthankutty Nair.
What is his wife's name? - Rugmini Kunjamma.
She is much younger than him, isn't she? - Yes..
They have only two daughters. - Yes.
I told you so.
The elder one is Aswathy Nair. The younger one is Karthika Nair.
So, it's a Nair family. - Yes.
He is a zealous 'Nair' man.
He doesn't drink or smoke. What kind of life is that? - Yes.
I shall tell you a secret
if you promise me not to tell anyone.
We won't tell anyone. - Tell us.
He wants me to marry Aswathy. - Really?
But he wants me to quit smoking. - Is that so?
But I have to smoke at least once a day.
Come here when you want to smoke. - He will help you..
Do you want my help with the drawing? - No.
Move your feet back, Santhosh.
Otherwise, I will call my dad.
Hey!
Come here.
Oh, God! My tooth!
What happened?
When we depend on others, we have to live by their rules.
I give up.
Aswathy!
Hey! Get back inside!
"The body melts.."
"My heart is racing."
"I feel a strange vibe."
"My hands.." - Stop playing the song!
Stop playing the song!
Why can't you turn down the volume?
Then why should we have bought a speaker?
People won't enjoy unless it's loud enough.
Carry on, guys. - No.
Play it! - No!
Captain! - What is wrong, sir?
What is the matter? - Can't you play a decent song?
Why do you have to play songs of this genre?
I'm a family man.
You must understand my situation. - Not only do we listen to this.
The All India Radio daily plays this song.
Didn't we just listen to it this morning?
Of course! We were listening to All India Radio Ceylon.
Sir, we alone can't make this world a better place.
Why don't you do something? The radio station is nearby.
Why don't you head to the radio station at the same pace?
You are useless.
I blame the old man who is greying away at your home.
He just insulted your father. - That's okay.
However, didn't we enjoy his outburst? - Of course!
Yes, this is nothing. I will show you.
Let him do what he wishes.
Achuthankutty! - Hail!
Do we need to take this seriously, Mr. Nair? - We must!
I have tolerated him enough.
Let them know that I can seek justice.
You want him locked up in the cell for one-night.
That's it, right? - Yes.
Are you sure that it was him? - He is their leader.
What is his name? - Vipin.
He is the badminton team captain at the Law College.
I enquired about it.
It's not so hard to put him behind bars for a day.
We have the authority to do so.
Who is Vipin among the two of you?
I am. - Oh!
You are needed at the police station.
What is the matter?
You will be informed about it once you get there.
Do you have a warrant?
Oh, are you serious?
In that case, I should have been here with handcuffs to arrest you.
I don't have any.
Let's go now. We shall be back in no time.
As per law, a cell inmate must wear only an underwear inside the cell.
However, I am not going to be so harsh.
I know he is just being vengeful.
I'm helpless because the higher authorities have given the order.
Which is why I have called you in.
Just consider this as a one night thing.
What is the reason behind my arrest?
Senior authority order due to political influence.
That you had created someone's effigy.
This can't be an offence because people even burn the PM's effigy.
So, I am arrested.
Legally. - I am in the lockup with only underwear.
Legally.
It's useless going for the noon show.
What brings you here, Captain? - I have to meet someone.
Excuse me.
Did you see what I'm capable of even if it's inside the campus?
Do you understand?
I can take you to my hostel right from here.
Nothing would happen.
We will stay there for half an hour.
And I will let you go after that. Do you understand?
I will do this all in the presence of the police.
Go and tell your dad that just because he has authority
he must not do as he wishes.
Is that understood?
I won't go to college anymore.
I'm scared.
Achuthan, whom are you going to call? - Varma.
I need to put him behind bars.
Let me see if I can.
Can you stop?
Please don't be so arrogant.
I had warned you earlier.
Who would be at loss if our daughter's academics get ruined?
W-What do you want me to do? - Reach a compromise.
Come to terms with him.
I shall do it instead of you. Shall I?
No. I shall do it myself.
What should I tell him?
Tell him whatever you wish to. Also, forgive him.
Our kids' future is more important to us.
Captain, he is here.
I have asked him to wait outside.
We'll let him wait outside, right?
Or else, I shall ask him to come inside. - Yes.
You can come.
First room.
Greetings, sir.
That day when I came home, you didn't invite me inside.
However, you are welcome here.
My name is Achuthankutty.
My name is Vipin.
I'm over 40 years old.
Well, I'm not so old.
I have a family.
I am a bachelor.
Which is why you won't understand what I say.
This may only look like a paper with writings to you.
But for me, this is my life.
My dream.
Please don't shatter it.
Though I am the one talking
these are my wife and my children's words.
I'm here after willing to forgive you.
Now, do you want me to beg? I'm willing to.
Sir.
Maybe you are enjoying this.
However, it hurts to beg.
You will realise it one day.
When you become a father someday.
It will dawn on you someday.
Achuthan. - Oh, God.
Achuthan.
Oh, God.
Achuthan. - I'm all right. - Oh, no.
Aswathy! Dear.
Oh, God.
Aswathy!
Oh, God.
Achuthan!
Dad! - Achuthan. - What is wrong?
Achuthan! - Dad. - Dad.
Achuthan! - Dad! - Water.
Mom, what has happened to dad?
What happened to you, dad? - Nothing, dear..
Dad! - Dad!
Dad!
What is it, Dad?
Mom!
Captain, Achuthankutty is no more.
He had a heart attack.
Dad!
Achuthan! - Mom, our dad..
Everybody, please come forward.
It is time.
I can't stay back here for 16 days and perform his last rites.
The kids' exams are coming up.
What about Santhosh?
He is not deserving.
The spirit won't like it if the people
whom he hated while alive perform the rituals.
Everybody has something to say about him.
But I have only one thing to say.
I carried him in my womb for ten months.
What she is said is not completely wrong.
People close to his heart should perform the rituals.
Karthi.
Go and get cleaned up.
You should perform the rituals.
It's against tradition to let girls perform the last rites.
There is nothing written about it.
If there is, then you may rewrite it.
I hope you are satisfied.
You can go, dear.
Kneel down.
Take the flower, dip it in water and place it on the rice.
Repeat it thrice.
Pray for your father.
Touch the bowl and bow.
Now you may get up.
Dad!
What had to happen has happened. We need to plan for the future.
Sarada, what is your opinion?
What can I say? Nobody respects me around here.
Let it go. Prabhakaran, what is your opinion?
If I had a choice
I would have let her stay here to keep sister-in-law company.
The kids are having their exams.
That is why I didn't bring them here.
If I take them to my house the kids will miss their classes.
There is no use in just giving opinions.
We have to take a decision.
Rugmini, what is your decision?
I..
I'm going back.
Can you live by yourself?
Yes, I will.
I'm not alone. I have my children with me.
I have to send them to school.
There is nothing to worry about.
You will get a job because he died while in service.
You can have private education.
You must get the pending salary when Achuthan was in service.
I think it will be a good idea to stay there.
This should not have happened.
Don't waste time. Go and start packing.
Sister, don't worry. We are here for you anytime you need us.
That's all I can say now.
Dear Rugmini.
All I can do is listen to what others say.
Still, I would like to ask you.
Will you be in a position to live by yourself
and support your two kids?
I don't know.
Achuthan has not taught me anything about life.
Sister-in-law, someone's here to see you.
Who is it, Sister-in-law? - How would I know?
He asked for Mrs. Nair.
I spend most of my time in the kitchen. How would I know him?
I never expected to come here like this.
I'm here to apologise to you.
Unknowingly..
for grabbing Aswathy's hand out of my childish nature.
Sarada, who is that?
How would I know, Mom?
They are talking about grabbing Aswathy's hand and apologies..
I don't know anything.
Ma'am, you shouldn't keep the house locked like this.
Don't mind the young boys spreading rumours.
They have destroyed the car windshield.
If you need any help, I am here to help you.
If you are planning to come there, we will be there to help you out.
Who is it?
It's me. My name is Vipin.
I knew your son.
He was my dear son.
He was a good person.
My dear Rugmini.
I think you must ask your brother for help.
No.
He and Achuthan were enemies.
It's futile asking for his help now.
I'm not asking for anyone's help.
He would have behaved better if he knew that this would happen.
It's all useless now.
Now your children will be your strength.
Dear Karthi.
You should study well.
Rugmini, close that door.
Dear, please open it.
Open this box.
Rugmini.
Take it.
There is Rs. 3,000 in this cover. Keep it with you.
In case of emergencies..
I have only so much with me.
Count it.
Mom-in-law.. - What dear?
Grandma, these aren't currencies, but a bundle of papers.
No way!
Savages!
Cut and remove it.
You have 30 years of experience in this job. Too bad!
Come..
He took the loan for a month.
Now, it's ten days after the due date.
He never told me about this. - I have the relevant documents.
Here.
I have to answer about it to my superiors.
These are Government matters.
We will repay it once we get
the compensation. - I can't wait that long.
His death was totally unexpected. Can't you extend the deadline?
I know the details. But it's a matter of my job.
It's a matter of just Rs. 5,000.
Can't you apply for a gold loan for that amount?
Think about it.
We have enough gold with us.
I don't know the formalities of the bank
to apply for a gold loan.
Earlier, I was the first to fall asleep every night.
Now I can't even fall asleep.
Dad used to scold us a lot while he was alive.
But dad..
He made us feel secure.
Captain sent it.
He said that Achuthan had taken a loan of Rs. 7,000.
We don't know for what he took that loan.
That's why I asked you to help them.
I'm ready to. Let her come to me.
She can ask me. Why is she feeling so reticent?
The signal has turned green. - Okay.
Mr. Achuthankutty Nair borrowed Rs. 12,000 from us to buy a car.
We don't need it urgently. Repay it within 27th of this month.
The interest rates will slightly increase by that time.
But it's our duty to inform you about this.
Keep a copy of the documents with you.
He was very happy on the day
we got the car.
There is no point in remembering that.
Money lenders
won't listen to such things.
Mom.
Let's seek help from Mr. Varma.
When he came for
the post-funeral ceremony, he said he will be going
to Delhi and will be back only after two weeks.
Today, I saw him travelling in his car.
How will I approach him?
I have never borrowed money from a stranger.
That is not an excuse.
We are just borrowing money.
Once we get the compensation, we will repay the money.
He will understand our situation.
Think about it.
Come, have a seat. Enjoy the show.
It's obvious that death comes to us unexpectedly.
Please be seated.
Don't worry. I will give you the money.
Do you think that this will solve all your problems?
You have young children.
That too, girls.
Educating them and getting them married
will be your responsibility.
'Get him.'
God is cruel sometimes.
A healthy person won't receive good food.
Rich people won't be healthy enough to have good food.
Similarly, you became a widow at such a young age.
Leave it. Look at me.
My wife is earning enough in Nigeria.
Children are in Ooty. They study well.
I am all alone here as a watchman.
Money can't buy happiness.
Even though it's injurious to health
this scotch whisky is my only companion here.
My wife is young.
Since the last two years, she has been living there like a widow.
A widow while her husband is still alive.
One day, if she goes to a restaurant
with a guy
just to talk, even then
I will have no right to blame her.
Even if she is a wife and a mother
she is still a woman.
To be frank
I seldom visited your house.
But those visits were to meet you.
Mrs. Nair.
I will take care of your family.
In a decent manner.
But it won't be a legal relationship.
Debts that can be legally proved
are troubling me today.
I don't wish to
involve in an illegal relationship
along with that.
I feel pity for Achuthan now.
A trustworthy friend.
He considered
Mr. Varma like that.
Mom.
Tell me, what happened? - Get lost!
Hello.
What is it, Rugmini?
Can you send Santhosh here
for a few days?
Let's not do it again, Rugmini.
His attitude is even worse now.
If he comes there, again something would..
I can come if you want me to.
There is no need for you to come, Sister-in-law.
I have to prepare Achuthan's papers.
To get it done faster
and to go to the office, I need a man to accompany me.
That is true.
But it won't help if he comes there and starts smoking weed.
That is why I can't.
Is there anything else?
No. - Bye, then.
Listen to me, please. - No.
I won't allow it.
I don't want to hear it.
They said that they will return it.
That is another matter.
Do you remember what he said back then?
'I don't need anyone's help.'
'My wife and kids are not going to depend on anyone.'
Quiet.
Why do they need your help now?
He is no more. Why should we punish them for his deeds?
She could have made her husband obey her then.
She didn't.
She bowed down to him.
Listen. They might be your relative.
But if you try to do anything to help them..
I will have nothing more to say.
Sister-in-law.
You might not believe me.
It's hard for me to say this.
Did we trouble you by coming here?
We are sorry for any trouble we have caused.
I am the one who is sorry
that I can't do anything to help you in this situation.
I might have a car and a big bungalow.
But my business is at a loss.
Our rubber tapping has been at a loss for about four months.
And two of the deals has also failed.
It is within the 27th of this month.
If you can wait for one or two months..
We will get Achuthan's money back before that.
That's all right. We are leaving.
Where is your wife? - She is in the bathroom.
Since she is taking a herbal bath, it will take at least two hours.
You can wait until lunch if you have the time.
There is no hurry, brother-in-law. But we don't want to.
Just tell her that we were here.
Sister-in-law.
I can drop you to the bus stop.
No need, Uncle.
We know how costly petrol is nowadays.
We can walk.
Mom.
Can I tell you something?
The debt of Rs. 10,000 is because we bought the car.
Let's do one thing. Let's sell the car.
To sell the car.. - Who would sell it, right?
If no one is willing to help us in this situation
then we should go to the ones who would.
Let's ask Captain.
He might know some car brokers.
Can you do us another favour?
Sometime tomorrow if you have the time
can you come with me to the bank?
Only to understand the bank formalities.
I will bring you the car's papers.
Tea.
I need to apologise to you at least once.
There is so much happening. So..
We have no other choice.
Please don't think of it as a trouble, Captain.
You can call me by my name.
Dad hated him the most.
But now he is the only one helping us.
Death is weird. It doesn't care about the situation.
What can we do?
There are many people suffering in the streets.
Nobody wants them.
But Achuthan was taken away too soon.
I am sleepy, Mom. Come on.
Hello, sir.
Hi. I hadn't seen you for some time now, dear.
I am preparing for the exams. I need to wake up at 5 a.m.
It's already 10:30 p.m. - Is it 10:30 already?
I didn't know. I will leave.
Listen, dear. Call your mother.
M-Mom is the bathroom. I will tell her. - Okay.
Sign here, ma'am.
Where? - At the bottom.
What is it? Tell me.
I won't know it unless you tell me.
It says that their exams are over.
Aswathy will get a job soon.
They have said hi to me, too.
We could have sent Damodaran Nair to them, if he was here.
Just a small help.
I read in the newspaper that they found an artefact in Taliparamba.
He will most likely return only after building a temple there.
Oh, God.
The kids are not here now.
That's all right. I am to discuss an important matter.
Kids shouldn't listen to everything that adults talk about.
I think I said it too early that day.
Think about it, Mrs. Nair.
I am ready for anything.
It might not be an open one.
Even if he is just a memory
don't forget that Achuthan can see everything.
Please get out.
Mrs. Nair.
You are a single woman.
Even your own shadow is against you.
Sorry.
Give us five minutes. - No.
There is nothing more to discuss.
You should sit down. I will leave.
I sold the car, ma'am.
I doubt that it has turned out to be a loss.
Others will take advantage of us when we have no other choice left.
What about your job?
Everything has been sorted out.
Before that, I will have to move in to a smaller house.
The rent will be a bit lesser.
Have you found a house?
No.
Do remember that captain from the hostel
that I used to talk about?
He has taken up the duty of finding me one.
He is the only help we have now.
Don't speak a lot about him.
You do know, don't you?
That's all right.
But there is both good and evil in humans.
It must be the good in him that is making him do all this.
Suja.
Ask her to throw a party for getting a job.
Tell me early so that I can find time for it.
Okay.
We are going to our ancestral home tomorrow.
For a week.
I would have changed my house by then.
I will leave then. - Okay.
I will grind it.
It has been my only job since childhood.
Don't do anything that you are not familiar with
and harm your body.
That is not a problem.
Oh, God! This won't even burn.
Why are you sitting quietly?
Say something. I will listen.
What do I say, Grandmother?
Make grandmother laugh.
How am I supposed to make you laugh?
Just like how you used to make me laugh before.
You went to study law saying that
you need to know the company laws to make it function properly.
Not to clean somebody else's house.
Who is he?
You had promised that you would come on Saturday.
I waited for you on Sunday, too.
Then I decided to come here.
I am the mother of my only son.
There will be many here who have lost their husbands.
Who do you think you are, a saviour?
Well, Mom.. Just think about it..
Back when I was five years old
dad went to play tennis.
In the evening, his friends brought home his dead body.
For the next three days, you were unconscious.
You don't know who bathed me and put me to sleep for three days.
When you regained consciousness
I was there beside you
day and night, by your side.
But there is nobody like that over here.
I got that. But why are you so interested to do this?
Well, Mom..
There is so much to tell you. - Don't say a word.
You are just like your father.
It's always your way or the highway.
But keep this in mind
your choices in life shouldn't backfire.
Karthi.
Why are you sitting here?
Go and take a bath.
Don't you have to go to the temple?
No. I am not coming.
Sister is the one who got the job. She is feeling proud about it.
Why are you upset with your sister?
For whom do you think she is going to work?
It's for us.
Go.
"A garden with a scent of sandal"
"and a beautiful courtyard lit with moonlight."
"The moon will serve as the lantern."
"And in the evening, we will say our prayers."
"Our prayers.."
"A garden with a scent of sandal"
"and a beautiful courtyard lit with moonlight."
"The moon will serve as the lantern."
"And in the evening, we will say our prayers."
"Our prayers.."
"The water in the well is sacred."
"It's filled with the essence of purity."
"The sound of bells of the cattle sounding."
"We built a heaven right here."
"In our beautiful home"
"prosperity resounds."
"In our beautiful home"
"prosperity resounds."
"On the bed adorned with peacock feathers"
"our children will bloom and thrive."
"To decorate their wedding dais"
"we will pick the finest flowers."
"This house where divinity resides"
"the seasons will never fade away."
"This house where divinity resides"
"the seasons will never fade away."
"A garden with a scent of sandal"
"and a beautiful courtyard lit with moonlight."
"The moon will serve as the lantern."
"And in the evening, we will say our prayers."
"Our prayers.."
Our life experiences shape a human.
Hello, Aswathy.
Hello.
I will go home this week no matter what.
Or else, my mother might come over.
Where is Karthi, Mom?
Her classmate stays in the neighbouring house.
She went to meet her.
This is what I don't like.
I have specifically told her
not to leave you alone at home.
You are the one to blame, Mom.
She is a child and won't understand.
I will get going now.
Sister. - Yes.
I want a new school bag.
What is wrong with the old one?
That has worn out.
I have the worst bag in class.
That is fine.
Your studies should matter more.
Do you know, that I used the same bag
that I had bought in class 5 for three years.
It was no big deal. Because I had no other choice.
You don't know the value of money.
What is going on here?
She wants a new school bag it seems.
Nobody is trying to understand our current situation.
I remember everything.
I remember the time when your father got angry over a topic
and you said that it is year 1985 and not 1947.
I do remember that.
You will know the value of money
only when you work hard and earn it.
We have met before.
In my ancestral house. - Yes.
My late brother's wife and his kids live here.
I don't recognize you. - I have told you before.
I'm a friend.
Come and have a seat.
I don't have time for it.
I hope you know that even though Achuthan is no more
he should be known because of you and your kids.
Even though he hasn't left a lot of wealth for you
when someone says bad about his kids..
What do you mean?
Only because Aswathy is working hard and taking care of the family
you shouldn't leave her freely like this.
What is the matter, Uncle? - Oh, you're here.
Don't spoil the image of our family because you are employed.
At least now, somebody is bothered about us.
Save your perspective for some time else.
At least now, if I don't act like this, my family won't survive.
You have to work hard to feed your family.
For that you have to go to the electricity office
not to the coffee house.
I have friends all over Kerala.
Don't think that I will ever come back.
Uncle, wait.
If you ever feel like coming here
please do us a favour.
Bring us poison.
Aswathy.
What was he talking about the coffee house?
I go to the electricity office for work.
Sometimes I visit the coffee house to meet David.
What is your problem?
Our dad had left us stranded here.
I'm working so hard to take care of my family.
Am I not taking care of your needs?
Am I not looking after the needs of Karthi?
Don't try to act like dad.
What happened? - Come.
They have been sitting in the family room for more than one hour.
Till now, they have only ordered a tea and a Vada.
Such a shame. - Don't care about it.
Just because we belong to different religions
doesn't mean that we shouldn't love each other.
It is a matter of discussion.
What if your mom comes to know about it?
That will be a problem.
What if your father.. - That is also a problem.
Then.. Why hurry?
Dad has fixed a marriage for me as per his interest.
Don't accept it.
There lies the problem.
I cannot say 'No' to my father.
It is not my problem.
My dad has raised me like that.
I have complete trust in you, Captain.
Why don't you talk to David's dad?
I will talk and get permission from my mom.
That is not a problem at all.
Because you are taking care of her expense, right?
We can easily elope and have a civil marriage.
We both are adults now.
But if we do that.. - I know.
You won't get a penny from your father. - Yes, that's the case.
You both are thinking practically.
When should I start my work?
I will give you the details about my dad, including his weaknesses.
Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
I think I have met you somewhere. - Might be in Colaba.
In Mumbai? - Yes.
No, sir. - Then it might be at the Chennai airport.
No, sir. - Is it in Dumdum?
In Kolkata? - Yes.
I have never been to that place.
Were you in Kottayam last week?
I have an estate at Kiruvaayikoor.
I have a habit of eating food at Kottayam en route to my estate.
You might have met me there. What is your name?
Vipin. - It's a very familiar name.
Thank you, sir. - Do you jog daily?
Yes, I do. - Even I jog daily, but I haven't met you before.
We might be running in different directions.
Also, there are many types of running, isn't it?
See you. - See you, sir.
He is coming.
Hello, sir. - Hello.
I forgot your name. - I understood your question.
I'm a Hindu.
But I visit the Malayattoor Church and the Beemapally Mosque.
Very good. Just like me.
I visit Velankanni, Nagaur and even Tirupati.
I even wish to give offerings at Guruvayoor.
But till now, I wasn't able to do it.
Aren't we the ones who create this caste, creed and religion?
Go ahead. - Okay.
I liked you a lot.
Today's youth should be like you.
Nobody cares about health these days.
This generation is ruining itself due to liquor and drugs.
Health is wealth. - There you are.
I'm 56 years old. Can you believe it?
Never, sir. - Thank you.
I was about to tell you something. - Yes, tell me.
I'm trying to remember it. - Don't waste your time.
Time is precious.
Try to remember it, when we meet next time. Okay?
Hello. Hotel Magnac.
Where is room number nine? - It is occupied.
It's okay. Where is it?
It is there. - This side?
Do you have four chairs there? - Yes.
So, it's okay if I go and sit there, right?
He has specially told us
not to let anyone enter his room. - Go and watch a movie.
Okay. Thank you.
Hello, sir. I think we have a lot of similarities.
We are meeting almost everywhere.
Do you visit this place often?
I lead such a busy life.
In between that, just to find peace.
I often visit this place.
I take a pledge every morning
and break it by evening.
I liked your frankness.
Even I'm like that.
Sir, for a whole day we work so hard for our body
by running, swimming and playing.
At least for half an hour we should do something for our heart.
Unfortunately, everything that harms
the body, pleases the heart.
What can we do about it?
That's correct.
I won't blame people who drink to a limit.
How can we blame the people who drink?
What will they do with so many problems?
You are a young man. What problems would you have?
I won't believe it.
You don't know.
We have only met each other recently.
Still, let me ask you.
'Drinking is injurious to health.'
What do you think about this girl?
A good girl. - That is not enough.
Tell me with full sincerity.
A really good girl.
It seems like she belongs to a good family.
Can she be a part of any family? - 100 per cent.
You can go ahead with this. - Thank you, sir.
Hello, sir.
What happened? - There is a problem.
It's sad that I have to tell you this.
Don't get upset. There is nothing which cannot be solved.
Do you have a son?
Yes, one and only son. David Jacob.
You should have told me about it before.
Does he have an affair with someone? - No.
Yes, he has.
They are planning to elope tonight.
What? They didn't tell me anything.
Who elopes after informing, sir?
We have to stop them.
Both of them don't have the courage to tell you this.
Why? - Well.. There is a problem.
She is a Hindu.
Impossible!
You are the one who said that there is nothing which cannot be solved.
So what? Do you know who I am?
We come from the ancient Kaithakatt Family.
We are Orthodox Christians.
Is religion a problem to someone who visits Nagaur Church
and Sabarimala? - I have to like her. I am his father.
You already like her. - How do you know that?
She is a good girl who belongs to a prestigious family.
She is a noble girl.
100 per cent.
Here.
Please accept this relationship.
I know her family very well.
She has no father.
As it is in the Bible
is it right to separate
what God has joined?
Please.
Mother, you don't have a say in this matter.
We won't co-operate either.
If they don't heed our advice, let them be.
We are ready to help them in the place of their father.
We can't back them up for all their deeds.
One should be true and honest.
Don't preach, Damodaran Nair.
Especially about truth and honesty.
Why are you being bitter towards him?
What he said is right, even though he is useless.
Shut up!
Only your husband knows how to change this money
into white paper which I had saved for my funeral.
I am telling you what I have told your father.
God united you.
Don't fight too much.
Look who is here.
Hello.
I am from the groom's side.
Where is Mr. Jacob?
Hello, sir.
Where is Mr. Jacob?
Please come.
Mind your own business.
Good evening, sir.
Hello, Mr. Jacob. - Hello, how are you?
Did she get it as well? - Yes. - Carry on.
Captain.
Hello, when did you arrive? - Just now.
He quit weed.
Very good. That's great!
Did he meet Aswathy? - No. - Go..
See you later.
I didn't get you.
I am Vipin.
Not your name, but this relationship.
Ms. Rugmini is my..
Ma'am?
When Mr. Nair was alive, he was my best friend.
I have been to their house several times.
You weren't there then.
Mrs. Nair never mentioned about you either.
'Ms. Rugmini' is a good excuse.
Mrs. Nair!
Mr. Achuthankutty passed away not that long ago.
In between that..
Well.. When I look at it..
it seems like you were waiting for Achuthankutty to die.
What is this?
Please get out.
Aswathy! - Don't interfere, Mom.
What do you want?
You have helped our family a lot.
Even for this marriage.
So you want to show off in front everyone, right?
Did you not understand what he just said?
I am old enough to understand what he said.
But this is not the right place to answer it. Not this way either.
You ruined the moment that is most precious
to a married girl for your ego.
Are you happy now?
Sorry.
Sorry, sir.
Vipin.
The word 'sorry'..
I know that won't be enough.
I am a setting sun.
But she has just started to rise.
In the morning
the sun shines brighter.
You shouldn't have talked to Vipin now.
Don't I have the right to talk?
Stop crying. People will notice.
You are our mother.
You are a faithful wife. We know that.
But according to them, you are still young.
Intentionally or not, a gossip about you
will destroy my life today.
And Karthi's tomorrow.
What you said came true, Mom.
Trying to help..
Son.
Be it the queen or the sweeper, they have only one desire.
The shoulder of a man
to cry and to fall asleep on.
But I made it all happen.
To me..
In front of everyone..
How could she, right?
Vipin.
The mother can remain silent
in front of the people who want to know
about your relationship with that family.
But her daughter has to speak up.
Or else, she will have to bow her head
in front of her husband in the days forward.
After all, she is a girl.
You can understand great things.
But why not your mother's troubles?
Get rid of your childishness.
Tomorrow is a good day.
From tomorrow on, you have to do your duties.
'You are our mother.'
'You are a faithful wife. We know that.'
'But according to them, you are still young.'
'Intentionally or not, a gossip about you'
'will destroy my life today.'
'And Karthi's tomorrow.'
Karthi.
Are you sad that your sister left?
Are you not, Mom?
Go and wear the anklets, dear.
I..
I want to see you dance.
Shall we eat?
Shall I feed you today?
Okay.
Now I know that even you feel sad.
Sister hurt you a lot.
I won't be like her, Mom.
Teach me, Mom.
I will take care of you, Mom.
Karthi!
I am Vipin's mother.
Come in.
Please sit.
Vipin told me everything.
I already know everything.
I too became alone years ago.
How can I help you, Rugmini?
What I need is a job now.
You want income, don't you?
I will give you some money on behalf of your daughter.
Accept it.
No. If I accept it today
when my daughter grows up
she may doubt my character
based on that money.
I will be right back.
This was Achuthan's dream.
I can never build such a home.
But I must build at least one room
with the money that I earn.
I must build it.
I can understand.
I can get you a decent job.
Bye.
Long live the revolution! Long live the revolution!
- Hail Labour Union!
Long live the revolution! Long live the revolution!
- Hail Labour Union!
Long live the revolution! Long live the revolution!
- Hail Labour Union!
'Achuthankutty's house construction begins.'