I am ready.
I have been waiting here for so long.
Come, let's go.
Brother! - Maniyan!
Stop there.
I need to buy an umbrella for her.
I am busy to go to the market now.
I will buy it for her, Balan.
You can buy it for her when you start earning.
I have money. - Keep it.
Take this. Don't hesitate.
As you wish, Balan.
Go on. Don't waste time.
Excuse me!
Do you have new seeds to give me?
I have just a few.
I have not sprouted them.
I will give you the ones I have.
That would really be helpful.
We have been doing farming since ages.
But, only you get the best harvest.
So, I thought of using different seeds this time.
That will not serve the purpose.
The old farming practices need to be changed.
I don't use any magic to do farming here.
Will you walk faster?
I can't run.
Are you angry with me?
I am not angry at anyone.
I thought..
You need to walk faster.
If you want, I can run. But don't expect me to fly.
Even flying might not help.
Then I accept defeat.
I need to go somewhere and find a job.
I need to make money. Lots of money.
Then..
But, why do you want to go away?
You can work with my brother itself.
You are all very rich.
You can survive with farming. I cannot.
I can't believe that you are saying this.
Shall I leave?
Good that I met you here.
This would do the trick!
I want you to join
my chit fund.
I have been wanting to say this
for quite a few days.
Just Rs. 5 per month. - No thanks.
I will come myself
to collect the money.
I will come alone. That would do the trick!
I am leaving. - Okay. - It is getting hot.
Yes, it is really getting hot.
By the way
I just need your consent.
I can pay the money on behalf of you.
That would do the trick!
Move out of my way! - Well..
It looks good.
I liked this pot.
This is apt to cook food for one.
Oh, no!
Oh, my God..
Hey, how dare you?
I have seen tougher girls than you.
You are just nothing in front of them.
I will take care of you!
That would do the trick!
Go to hell!
What happened?
Did someone stalk you again? - Yes.
Was he troublesome? - He was just an ogler.
Even an ogler can get troublesome.
If we react, they will stop stalking!
Who was it?
The fellow from the chit fund.
What did you give him? - A pot. A broken one, though.
Yes.. Come on. Move faster.
Wait. Wait!
Oh, God!
I have got tapioca for you, Dad. - Nice.
Wait a minute.
Those bullocks would be thirsty. Let me quench their thirst.
I will be right back.
Come on, dears. Come on..
Are you done with quenching their thirst?
They were thirsty, sir.
Yes. Get me my lunch, dear.
Let me drink this first.
Wow! The tapioca looks delicious.
Yummy! - Oh, no! Sir!
What are you doing, sir?
How can you eat our food?
Why can't I eat your food? Is this poison?
Don't you know that I don't discriminate between people?
Maniyan has changed a lot.
He is not as adamant and furious as before.
Don't worry about him.
He will succeed and shine as bright as a lamp.
Just wait and watch. God will answer your prayers.
He is struggling a lot at his young age itself.
He would have so many hopes.
We cannot fulfil any of them.
Sometimes
we even starve without food.
I don't need to hide anything from you.
Mom, brother is here.
I shall leave, then. I will come tomorrow.
I have something for you. Take that along.
What is it? - Come with me.
What is this?
It is a bag of rice.
You need to take care of your family.
By the way
how is your husband?
He is having his medicines.
But it seems to have no effect. I shall leave. - Okay.
Don't you even get time to eat amidst your work, dear?
Why do you work so hard?
Ayyappan is there to plough the field.
What can I say, ma'am?
Once he comes to the field, Mr. Balan forgets everything.
Here, have it.
Hey, did Ayyappan leave without staying back for lunch?
Well, he would have reached the toddy shop by now.
Shall I accompany you to the fields?
No need.
You should study and get a job
or marry an employed man.
We are here to work in the fields. Okay?
Whom did he refer to as 'we'?
I don't know. - But, I know.
Oh, no! - I will not tell anyone.
By the way, do you like my brother?
What are you saying?
Do you like him?
Do you like my brother?
I will not tell this to anyone.
My brother likes you more.
Okay? - Sir, I am leaving. - So, you drink this.
'Alcohol consumption is injurious to health.'
Now eat this as well.
Sir. - Yes?
I am leaving. - Okay.
Can I have my packet? - Yes.
That is kept ready as usual. - Thank you.
I am trying so hard
to get this man's daughter
join my chit fund. But, it's all in vain.
I couldn't succeed.
But, I will be successful one day. For sure!
She has already joined Balan's chit fund.
You have no chances now.
I swear on this toddy
that I will trap her!
Stop talking rubbish.
Just one love letter would do.
That would do the trick!
Finally, I have reached. Neeli!
Come here, dear. Take it.
Hey! You look glum already.
Hey.. What?
I go to toddy shop daily in order to buy you fish.
Why will I go otherwise?
Throw away that torch.
Why am I still holding onto this?
Let me throw this away! Shucks!
Don't cry, dear. You have your father.
Ouch!
What is wrong with her today?
I think it's time to find her a groom.
There is no need to search for one.
Don't tease me. - I am not. But you can't ignore the fact.
Ma'am!
Please come here.
Are you standing and crying here?
This is common.
Don't cry, dear.
We all experience this.
You can take a dip. I will be right back.
What happened, Mom?
Our Ammini has become a woman. - I see.
Tell me what you need. - Okay.
Tie it strongly.
You will feel uncomfortable only for a few days.
May you have a blessed married life.
Keep this in your hand until you take a dip.
You should stay at home for four days.
Hey, why is Maniyan standing here?
What do boys have to do
in these matters?
Then who cares more? Do you?
Can we see Ms. Ammini?
Here. You need to throw these seeds on the path.
Let it sprout well.
Yes, throw it this way.
Here, take it.
Here.
Have you cleaned the place? - Yes, I have kept everything ready.
Yes, go inside.
Where are the turmeric and gold?
I have kept everything there. - Okay.
Let's pick the packet.
Here. Break the covering with the mirror
and pick a packet without looking.
You are lucky.
She picked the right one.
"Is there sand in the rocks? The red sand, my dear."
"It's not red sand. It's an orange flower."
"Is there red sand between the rocks, my dear?"
"It's not red sand. It's an orange flower."
"Is there sweet honey in the flower?"
"There is honey, blossoms and ants."
"Is there sweet honey in the flower?"
"There is honey, blossoms and ants."
"There is a lot of ants. They are not letting go."
"They are not letting go. - They are not letting go."
"Oh, mountain girl. Do you have a dress covered in spots?
"It's not time for you to dress up yet, naughty girl."
"It's not time to dress up, girl."
"Didn't you see red spreading on your way?"
"The fields were shining in red"
"in the morning."
"The fields were shining in red in the morning."
"Don't hide it. I can see."
"Look at that naughty girl."
"Don't hide it. I can see."
"Look at that naughty girl."
"No one needs to know. None of them should hear."
"Keep it a secret, dear."
"No one needs to know. None of them should hear."
"Keep it a secret, dear."
"Let them know. Let them hear. You will be married."
"You will be married. - You will be married."
"Catch him. Take him. Hug him. Be eager"
"and impatient, my dear. - Be impatient, my dear."
"Be impatient, my dear. My dear. My dear."
Ammini doesn't have to go to school anymore.
Until someone marries her.. - Someone?
What are you saying, Mother? - I mean we can't be sure.
Let her study. There's nothing wrong with that.
I don't want to hear any complaints in the future.
Mani.
Can you push me?
What do you need, Ammini?
Can you push me? Just once.
Will you be scared? - No. - Are you sure?
I am sure. - Then stand up.
Enough, Mani. That's enough.
Enough, Mani. I am scared.
Enough, Mani. Enough.
Are you satisfied now?
I am scared. - Hold on tight.
Enough. I am scared. No.
What is it, Ammini?
What happened?
Mani took it too high.
Until the sky.
On the swing.
You are not a kid anymore.
Well.. Mother.
Listen. We..
Are you sure about leaving?
I can get a job somewhere if I leave.
Then I could send some money back to my family.
And.. - What?
You know.
No.
In that case, I don't know, either.
Will you be back soon?
I will. No matter where I go, my heart is still here.
If you leave
we won't be able to see each other until you come back.
I will see you
in my dreams.
Don't go, Mani.
Why are you crying?
A lot of people travel to many places to make a living.
I don't know
where God has decided to give me a job.
Forget about that
and enjoy your life here.
Would I forget? - I don't know.
I won't forget it even if you do, Mani.
Don't forget that. Will you?
I wanted to go away at first, too.
But, when my father died, I was trapped here.
But now, I think that it was for good.
I have enough work here to make a living.
I don't know anything about living out there.
You can say that, Balan.
You have enough to live.
But, what about me?
Who doesn't need money, Balan?
We are nothing without money.
I have decided to make a lot.
What's mine is yours, Mani.
We have always lived like that.
We have enough to work hard and live.
You can leave if you want to.
I won't stop you.
If I was in your place, I wouldn't leave here.
I would live right here.
You only need enough money to live.
There is no point in having a lot of it.
You can do as you please.
I am just four years older than you.
I can't give you any advice.
I have to fulfil my dreams, Balan.
I don't understand.
The Bharathappuzha river is what fulfils me.
I need all these fields and mountains for that.
I am nothing without them.
I need money to fulfil myself.
I need a job.
Mother, bring me the packet I gave you yesterday.
Here. This is Rs. 200.
Take it. You will need it.
Write to me if you want more. I will send it to you.
Yes. Take it.
Mother, father gave me his blessing.
Go and be successful.
Don't forget that your father is ill.
If you don't write us letters, we will worry very much.
Balan.
My parents.. - I will look after them.
If you have any problems there, come right back.
Don't be adamant about that.
Dear, people will say anything.
Don't pay any mind to it.
The high-class people are lords. We are not.
You shouldn't desire what you don't deserve.
If you do, you will regret it.
Girls should always be careful.
We have been working for them for so long.
The new lord is same as his father.
They have no discrimination against us.
They love us that much.
But, we should never desire them, dear.
We shouldn't let them down.
Don't cry.
I wasn't trying to make you cry. You need to know that.
Ayyappan.
We have to start transplanting tomorrow.
We would need eight or ten people.
I have arranged Neeli and another six people.
They will be here.
Did he hear what I was saying?
Neeli.
I like you.
But, I can't say that in front of everyone now.
I heard what Ayyappan said.
Why are you crying?
You have me to stop you from crying.
But, we have to wait a little longer.
I have to take care of Ammini's marriage first.
She shouldn't have any problems because of us.
Modernisation is just on the outside nowadays.
People will say anything. Don't worry.
The other lords..
If I am your lord, then you are my lady.
Yes. It's here.
Mr. Mani's letter from Mumbai.
Yes. Don't be so happy.
The letter is for his mother. She should be the one happy.
Mr. Mani's mother is here. In Ammini's house.
Then, you may give it to her. Here. Hey!
Yes. No!
Here.
Stay here. I will be right back.
Don't run. You will fall. Yes.
The letter is for his mother. She should be the one to fall.
There is no letter from Mani today either.
I am very worried.
That's why I came here.
Don't worry that much. He might not have found a job yet.
He would write if he had one.
Mother. Mother. - Why is Ammini running?
Yes. She might have forgotten to take a book.
Mother, it's a letter from Mani. - What does it say?
Read it, dear. - I didn't open it. - Hurry up.
Hurry up and read it, dear.
'Hi. From Mumbai.'
'I am writing this letter for everyone.'
'I am doing all right.'
'I haven't found a job yet.'
'I hope everyone is all right.'
That's all.
Quickly write a reply today.
Write it right now, dear.
Yes. Write.
Neeli. - Why are you so happy today? - Come here.
I will tell you.
Okay. I will tell you.
You got a letter, right?
How did you know? - It's on your face.
I think Mani has a good job.
He is sending many money orders to his house.
Okay. Listen.
Don't forget to invite me to the wedding.
I want to eat a proper meal with 'Payasam'.
Dear.
What did Mani write in this?
'I will ask you if I need it in the future.'
'Your Mani.'
Why did he send us money?
Wait, Papachan Nair. - Okay.
Listen. - Okay. - I have to ask you something.
Do you have to ask it now? - Just listen. - Okay.
I heard that Mani.. - Yes.
... works at a medicine factory. - Yes. Medicine factory.
Listen. - Okay. - Do you know what they make
in that medicine factory?
Yes. What do they make in a medicine factory?
Is it flour and bone powder? - Bone powder?
Such a silly question.
They would only manufacture medicines in a drug company.
Why did you call me?
Maniyan had sent me Rs. 200.
What happened to him?
I'm sure he wasn't repaying his debt.
He might have earned a lot.
So he would have sent you some.
Keep it with you.
He might ask you if he is need of money.
There is a letter for your Neeli.
A letter for my Neeli?
Yes. It's for Mullakaparambil Neeli
daughter of Mr. Ayyappan. It's for her.
Give it to her.
Who is there to write a letter to her?
Can you read it?
Under this hot sun?
Let me see.
To my dear soul.
Oh! It's meant for some soul and not for my daughter.
I love..
I love you. - Which means?
It means I want to marry you.
Oh, God! To marry a soul?
Whose letter is this?
He hasn't written his name.
Then it's not for my daughter.
It's for someone else's daughter.
Shall I give it to them? - Okay. - Yes? - Okay.
I am deeply in love with you.
Oh, magnificent phenomenon!
My lustrous universe!
To own you.. - Oh, my!
Finally, I got you.
I was looking for you for a long time.
What are you looking for?
I cannot find my spectacles.
That would do the trick.
Didn't you write that letter?
I swear that I didn't write that letter.
That would do the trick. - Yes, that would do the trick.
Why did you buy all this?
We are not going to go anywhere.
Mom, I bought this for dad.
You shouldn't gift new clothes to someone who is bedridden.
Whom is this for?
Hasn't Ammini come? - Of course. She is hiding there.
Why are you feeling so shy? Come here.
Ammini.
Ammini, what's in it?
Don't show it to anyone. - Oh! What attitude!
Where is mom?
You know that they have gone to the temple.
Then why did you ask me?
What about Balan? - He just left to the market.
I saw you talking to him while he was leaving.
Let's go to Mumbai.
I am building a palace there for you.
I don't want to live in a palace. - Then what do you want?
My dear Ammini. - I just need a small and safe house.
What else? - Some rice to cook food.
Also, a bed to sleep, isn't it?
Having a peaceful sleep after cooking your food, right?
No, we shouldn't.
I came here from Mumbai after so many years
and you won't even allow me to touch you?
Okay.
Mani.
- Yes.
Ammini. - Yes.
Oh, God.. - Mom is here.
Come to the temple pond in the evening. - Okay.
"Yamuna, keep flowing."
"Oh, dear. You are so alluring."
"Just like a beautiful blossomed flower."
"Yamuna, keep flowing."
"Oh, dear. You are so alluring."
"Just like a beautiful blossomed flower."
"Flow this way."
"When you get drenched in water."
"When you start blushing."
"When you get drenched in water."
"When you start blushing."
"Blossoming in this weather"
"it would spread out to be a sweet flower."
"Will you open the doors for me"
"to enjoy the beauty of love?"
"Will you open the doors for me"
"to enjoy the beauty of love?"
"Oh, my dear dearest. "
"Yamuna, keep flowing."
"Oh, dear. You are so alluring."
"Just like a beautiful blossomed flower."
"Flow this way."
"When you start blushing"
"it increases my heartbeat."
"When you start blushing"
"it increases my heartbeat."
"When you are filled with emotions"
"I would be patiently"
"waiting for your company."
"When the sacred song is being sung"
"will you spread the joy of love?"
"When the sacred song is being sung"
"will you spread the joy of love?"
"Oh, my dear dearest. "
"Yamuna, keep flowing."
"Oh, dear. You are so alluring."
"Just like a beautiful blossomed flower."
"Flow this way."
Please come closer.
It's itching.
Don't be scared. Postman, come here.
Are there any letters for my bulls?
Let me check.
Melleparambil Paru. - It's not the one.
Keezheparambil Chacko. - No.
Yes, there is one for Ms. Bull.
Give it to them. A bull cannot be addressed as Miss.
Sorry it's for Ms. Bulbul.
Bull and Bulbul are same in English.
Let it be. Pass the letter. - Get lost.
You and your bull.
Dear, come closer..
It's still itching.
Come here. My 'Dhoti'..
Maniyan is leaving the day after tomorrow, isn't it?
I thought..
Even I thought about it.
Why is he postponing it?
He wants some more time.
He wants to become more successful.
In a way, that's right.
She shouldn't have to struggle after marriage.
You won't be able to live without her, isn't it?
Mumbai.
Mr. R.M. Nair. Typist.
R.M. Nair.
Stenographer.
R.M. Nair. Junior Executive.
R.M. Nair. Sales Executive.
R.M. Nair. Assistant Sales Manager.
R.M. Nair. Sales Manager.
New India Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai.
Oh, no. The pigeon shat on you.
Let's wash it in the pond.
Isn't that Ammini? - Poor girl. She became old waiting for him.
It's been almost three years after he left.
I don't think he is going to come back.
He might have found someone else.
"I will keep on dreaming."
"I will still keep on dreaming."
"Even if it won't be fulfilled."
"My never-ending"
"memories of agony."
"I will keep on dreaming."
"I will still keep on dreaming."
"Even if it won't be fulfilled."
"My never-ending"
"memories of agony."
"I will keep on dreaming."
"It's falling apart before blossoming."
"It's in tears before being touched."
"It's falling apart before blossoming."
"It's in tears before being touched."
"My wishes are getting distant."
"It's finished before the start itself."
"I will keep on dreaming."
"I will still keep on dreaming."
"Even if it won't be fulfilled."
"My never-ending"
"memories of agony."
"I will keep on dreaming."
"Closing my eyes from the back when I am alone."
"Getting vanished when I turn back."
"Closing my eyes from the back when I am alone."
"Getting vanished when I turn back."
"Still I keep on waiting"
"to meet him once again."
"I will keep on singing."
"I will keep on dreaming."
"I will still keep on dreaming."
"Even if it won't be fulfilled."
"My never-ending"
"memories of agony."
"I will keep on dreaming."
Mom.
Where is Ammini?
She is in her room. - Is she sleeping?
Is she not well? - No, she is fine.
Then? - Don't get angry.
She heard someone saying
that Maniyan wouldn't return.
It's okay. You can have your food.
Ammini..
Get up..
Come here.
Sit here.
I will only be able to eat if you have your food.
I will write a letter to Maniyan.
I will ask him to come within a week.
I will make sure of that.
If he doesn't return
you don't have to be disappointed.
As long as I am alive
I won't allow you to be depressed.
If Maniyan gets angry about it..
You don't have to worry about it.
Nothing will go wrong.
Is this how you eat?
I will show you how to eat your food.
Here. Like this.
Stop pampering her.
Girls must learn to forgive first and not cry.
I am not pampering her.
Maniyan will pamper her.
What will happen when they reach Mumbai?
He will treat her like a queen.
You will be thrilled.
Close it tight or thieves might get in.
Leave thieves. No one will enter.
Here.
I am the one who should give it to you.
I will get it later.
You can have it.
Blow the lamp out.
I can't sleep with the lights on.
This lamp
shouldn't be put out.
This is the first time I am seeing such a lamp.
Me, too.
What if it goes out by itself?
It won't.
What if it does?
Oh, no!
What are you doing?
Okay, you may take care of the lamp.
I said it since I thought you'd like to sleep in the dark.
I don't.
Oh, no!
The scar from climbing that tree is still there, isn't it?
You didn't give me your 'Dhoti', even though I begged you to.
Well.. That was..
I can't climb. If I had a belt..
Give me your 'Dhoti'. - No, I won't.
It will get torn.
No, it won't. Give it to me.
Maniyan. - Why are you shouting?
Give me the 'Dhoti'.
I am not wearing anything here.
Give me the 'Dhoti'.
I will call my mother.
Here is your precious 'Dhoti'!
Give me the 'Dhoti'.
No, I won't.
Oh, no! Blood!
You didn't give me your 'Dhoti'.
It's because I was shy.
Silly girl! - Mother!
Shut up..
Stop it.
Brother Balan!
Why did you make her cry?
Come on. - There is blood on his chest, Brother.
Where? - Don't bother.
Open your mouth, Brother.
It's 8:30 a.m.
Aren't you going to the office?
Get up.
Damn!
No.
Have one more 'Idli'. - No, darling.
Now..
None of that now.
Today is the last.
We will stop it from tomorrow.
Why are you hesitating?
"Naughty lotus, will you bloom"
"on this cool winter morning filled with mist?"
"Open your shy eyes"
"in the lone fountain of my heart."
"Naughty lotus, will you bloom?"
"I saw you in this night drenched in the moonlight"
"while dew drops kissed your gentle petals."
"I saw you in this night drenched in the moonlight"
"while dew drops kissed your gentle petals."
"Was it the blush that flushed on your cheeks?"
"Will you bloom in this cool"
"winter morning filled with mist?"
"Open your shy eyes"
"in the lone fountain of my heart."
"Naughty lotus, will you bloom?"
"Have you forgotten the song of my heart?"
"You enchanted me with your charm."
"This is the monument of our love story"
"that bloomed with our warm embrace."
"This is the monument of our love story"
"that bloomed with our warm embrace."
"The jingling sound of you anklets echo in here."
"Will you bloom in this cool"
"winter morning filled with mist?"
"Open your shy eyes"
"in the lone fountain of my heart."
"Naughty lotus, will you bloom?"
How is life?
We should have
started it earlier.
Had we ever thought we might end up like this?
How can I think without knowing?
I have only one sadness.
You should have
brought me here earlier.
Then, you would have left as soon as you could.
No, I wouldn't. - My life was a battle.
No matter what it was.
Was your life that hard?
You must not know.
I want to know.
Why did you write letters saying that you were fine?
What is the use of writing that I was struggling?
Oh, no! I forgot to tell you something.
What is it? - A lady called three times today.
She said you were close.
Did she give her name?
Leena. - Bitch! - What?
What happened? - Nothing.
Nothing.
I was like a football when I came here.
I bounced around searching for jobs.
Famine.
People's cruelty.
Leena helped me in the end.
I meet her while selling books.
The wife of the former owner of my company.
Did you call her a bitch?
Because she is.
She didn't help me out of sympathy. - Then?
When the old and weak owner wasn't home
she wanted me to meet her.
Why?
Stupid girl!
Because the old man wasn't enough.
Lie. This is a lie.
I won't believe it.
You.. Doing that..
No! I won't believe it.
Did you think that I got all these all by magic?
God!
Calm down, Ammini. Calm down.
What is this?
I told you since you asked me.
This is normal in here.
Yuck!
Ammini.
You were doing this here while I was waiting for you
back home, weren't you?
Silly girl! - Are you still..
Everything is ruined.
Nothing is ruined.
I had to do many things to reach this far.
Hunger was the main enemy. - Did you stop when you got it all?
No.
I would have had to search for another job if I did.
You should have. - I didn't get any.
You could have come back if you didn't.
Come back and do what? Graze cattle?
Starve to death?
Is everyone back home starving?
I don't want such a life.
Don't be silly.
I don't want to share you.
I won't allow it.
Don't be a fool.
Love is not on the skin.
It is nowhere on the body.
It's inside the heart.
It should be.
No, I don't want to hear anything.
Don't you want us to live together?
You have to listen.
You have to. - Winning without losing your virtues
is the real victory.
Those who hold on to virtues these days are idiots.
They will starve to death. - Then, let's die.
Let's die.
Ammini.
I came here with nothing.
We needed a future.
I was ready to do anything for it.
Look.
Look at me.
Ammini.
Look.
Look at me.
If we lose this battle
nothing will be left for us, Ammini.
You have to be with me.
For everything.
God!
Who is a wife, Ammini?
Who is she?
You are the only hope in my life.
We might have to act in front of the world.
Don't worry about it.
You have to trust me like I trust you.
Smile.
My heart aches when you are sad.
Smile, Ammini.
You are mine, Maniyan.
Only mine.
And I, yours.
You were scared
when you first came here.
I told you that you would get used to it fast.
How is it now?
Your workload increased since I came.
I am very happy that you are here.
Now, it feels like home.
Don't you have anyone?
No.
Where were you before you came here?
Why are you asking such questions?
Were you doing the same work?
I got an opportunity to live in jail. - Why?
For killing my wife.
Did you kill her? - Yes, I did kill her.
Why? - She was a high society girl.
When my ancestral house was partitioned
I did not get anything.
She felt that I was nothing.
She got another man.
When I saw them together
I couldn't tolerate it.
I killed her.
I got imprisoned for life.
Maniyan.
Do you know
that our servant.. - Oh!
He went to prison for murder. Is that it?
Did you know that?
He has been with me for over a year now.
He is very trustworthy.
Still..
Don't judge him or anyone
by their past.
I only consider the present.
Both of you are made for each other.
I have not killed anyone.
It is better to murder someone.
Oh, nonsense.
You've started to annoy me as soon as I came in.
What a wretched life!
'Drinking is injurious to health.'
Hello.
Good evening, sir.
Good evening. - Please sit.
Thank you.
She is my wife, Ammini.
Oh!
Glad to meet you.
Thank you.
Waiter.
Please give him good company.
Excuse me, sir.
Go on.
You are damn beautiful.
Thank you.
Waiter.
A large shot. - Sir.
The old man will die drinking today.
Are you enjoying yourself, sir?
Of course.
By the way
she is in love with your car.
Oh, really?
Take it.
How much, sir?
Ask her.
She says Rs. 20,000.
Sold.
Thank you.
She will send the cheque tomorrow.
Let's go, Ammini.
We are early today.
Let's see if there are any good programs. Come.
The program is boring.
Well, we hit the jackpot today.
If we sell Lal's car, we will get Rs. 40,000.
You lied to him that I admired his car
and bought it, Maniyan.
Why do you lie so much?
That is my trick.
I fined him with Rs. 20,000
for enjoying this face of yours.
Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 20,000.
You may even sell me
and buy an aircraft, Maniyan.
Yes.
There are a lot of things for us to buy.
I don't want anything, Maniyan.
Think it through.
You might have some desires hidden in your heart.
I looked for it recently.
Where is my dad?
Oh, you must have brought him porridge.
Why do you bring porridge for him?
He has gone to drink toddy.
He comes home at midnight every day.
He is old.
What if he falls down on the way?
The main reason for caste system
are toddy and filthy minds.
Well, now.. - What is it?
We can't reform them.
We can do one thing.
We can bring up our children properly.
Ours?
Yours and mine.
Ours!
Oh!
The three of them
won't belong to any caste.
Three?
A boy for you
a girl for me
and another one
for the both of them.
Okay?
I am scared.
If so, two is fine.
No. - What?
The fear of hoping.
If we hope too much..
You are a coward.
I feel very strong.
We.. - What?
We will live a very prosperous life.
What if we are hit by a drought?
Fool!
Let it hit us.
The monsoon will come!
So why do you fear?
Well, what do you have here? Let me see. - Oh, no.
Did you get hurt? - No.
All of our problems will be solved.
Your and your lamp!
It is already late.
Get ready soon.
Maniyan.
I have been wanting to say this for some time now.
I feel very awkward.
Please don't take me to parties
making me wear skimpy clothes
attended by Lal and Ghosh.
I can't do it anymore.
Oh!
You are so sensitive.
Yes.
I don't want anyone to touch me.
Who touched you?
It doesn't matter.
If this continues
many will cross the limit.
How many times did I tell you?
I taught you so much.
Why can't you understand anything?
I am unlucky.
I can understand everything.
But you can't, Maniyan.
What? If you come to a party
someone may come to talk to you.
I won't come.
No one needs to flirt with me other than you.
No one needs to give me anything
after admiring my face.
What are you saying?
What shall I say?
You are such a fool.
Even a fool can understand my plight.
What do you have in mind?
I want to become the owner of this company.
Is that it?
Oh!
So, you do have limits.
Our kids
must own this company.
No..
That is not needed.
Fine.
From now
from this moment, we shall end this.
I won't desire anything other than your happiness.
I promise.
Okay?
Let everything be according to your will.
If you don't want to go to the party
leave it.
It's the company's anniversary.
Even the owner, Mr. Sundar
will be present.
It won't be nice if we don't go.
Leave it.
Your wish.
Don't.
We shall go.
I don't want any peace of mind
after hurting you, Maniyan.
Hello. - Hello.
This is Mr. Sundar, Ammini. - Glad to meet you.
He owns our company.
Please sit.
Do you drink, Mrs. Nair?
No. - She's new to city life
and a bit shy.
We are happy that way. - Sure..
That is the way
as far as I'm concerned.
Treat me like your brother, Mrs. Nair.
I don't like charming girls drinking.
How about you?
No. I will take it from the bar. Excuse me.
Do you like the city?
Not at all.
I'd like to be in.. - In Kerala?
Yes.
But.. - That is easy.
Do you want me to transfer Mr. Nair to Kochi?
Sorry. I don't know.
Anything.
My husband..
So, the Cochin branch becomes your baby, Mr. Nair.
Hold it. - But, we will miss you.
Of course not.
What do you think of my taste, Mr. Nair?
Mother-in-law.
I heard that you had arrived.
I was going to visit you.
I did not want to come here as soon as I came.
How is father-in-law? - He is tired, dear.
You look very dull.
Are you sick? - No.
Even I asked her the same question.
She says that being fat is an insult these days.
Does that make people starve?
It looks as if you were starving out of poverty.
I could not bring anything
for father-in-law
or you.
That's not an issue.
I have just a single dream left.
I want you to become parents.
It is my wish.
Accept when God gives. That's what we can do.
Maniyan's birthday is on this month.
It has been a long time since I prepared a feast for him.
He's working for a stranger. How can he come
to have our feast?
Maniyan could have come with you.
Now, we are in Cochin.
He just got transferred.
He will come to take me after setting up everything there.
I shall help you.
Oh, no. You will hurt yourself.
No.
Haven't I done this before?
Are there machines to cook food in Mumbai?
There are machines to eat food there as well.
I heard people talk about it.
If you keep talking, the water will flow out.
I will punish the both of you.
Does he punish you
harshly?
Nothing?
Does he hit, punch
pinch
or scratch you? Nothing?
Is it?
Does he not touch you?
Why is he so determined about that?
Oh! Nice.
He must be waiting to marry you. Am I right?
If that is the case
you will be punished well.
I shall get this done soon.
Hey.
Did you see the water flowing out?
We were discussing important things.
You might find the water to be insignificant.
That is significant.
We were discussing something bigger than that.
About my sister-in-law.
When will that happen, Brother?
I had delayed it, considering your wedding.
Well, now
I have to convince mom
without hurting her.
If you consider everything..
Everything will fall into place.
No, Ammini.
Society is always cruel.
If you are hurt because of me
I won't have peace of mind.
If I do something
that mom has to suffer
that is also painful.
When our dad died
you might not remember crying in front of me.
You were only eight years old back then.
What is it, children? Why are you talking about the past?
You said that you were okay if I am fine, isn't it?
What?
About my sister-in-law.
Yes. What about that?
Stay here, Mom.
I will be back.
Neeli.
Here.
Why do you give me this?
Drape this.
Oh, what?
No. - Why do you say that?
Don't refuse this.
I want to see you in this.
Isn't this new?
If I drape this..
Why are you hesitant?
I don't know to drape it, either.
You should learn. That's it.
If you don't know how
you should learn it soon.
I shall help you.
No, ma'am.
No. - Don't call me that.
Ammini is my name.
If you ever be formal with me
I will punish you.
Come.
You look very pretty.
Come.
No. - Come here..
Come.
Mom.
Look at this.
Who is this? Isn't this Neeli? - Yes. Do you like her?
Ammini! - This is what I was talking about.
Dear. What does this mean?
I don't understand anything.
There is nothing to understand.
Brother likes her.
Brother is worried about your opinion, Mom.
What will Maniyan and his family think about us?
Shouldn't we consider that?
Isn't he a big man today?
They won't misunderstand us.
Even if they do
I shall manage them.
How can we refuse brother's desires
fearing the opinion of other people?
If you don't like it, it's okay, Mom.
But, don't find anyone else for me.
You don't have to be scared that I would do something bad.
I haven't done that yet.
And I wouldn't ever do it.
Then, religion..
Mom.
If dad was alive..
Your dad struggled a lot in order
to eradicate religion and caste.
He lost his life
by suffocation after continuous speeches.
Your dad used to say
that nobody was superior
in front of God.
You never cry.
I cannot bear to see you cry.
I want you to be happy always.
That's all I want.
Maybe you are destined to be with her.
Why should I be sad
if God has decided it this way?
It might be the wish of the dead. Okay.
I am okay with it.
Everything is fine.
Mom has agreed.
Smile.
Come on, smile.
I'll go today.
I'll be back soon.
When I come back..
Wow.
It will be like those days when we used to go together
to school.
Correct fitting.
This is my gift.
That means my brother's gift.
Oh, it is so late.
She must be alone.
Goddess!
Oh, God who took my Chakki
please take me with you, too.
Else leave it.
Oh, dear Goddess.
Please take care of my Neeli.
She doesn't have anyone other than me.
Please take care of her, dear Goddess.
Hey, dog.. Oh, no.
Oh, good Lord.
How will you save my daughter if you can't even save the fish
I brought for my daughter?
God will question you.
The alcohol inside me made me say all this. Please do forgive me.
Well, I don't care
even if you don't forgive me.
Today, he has arranged a party
as it's his birthday.
He wants Ammini to come. That is why he sent me
with the car.
We have to return soon.
Why didn't he come to pick her?
He is always busy.
He will always have guests visiting him.
That is the reason.
Why don't you go with her, dear?
You can see where they stay.
In case if something comes up..
Okay, Mom.
What's this? Did you forget that it's your birthday?
It's close by.
Mom was waiting for you
by lighting the lamp, thinking that you would come.
The birthday party is going on here.
That is why I asked you to come.
Go inside. Meet my guests.
I have to tell you something, Balan.
Please sit. Ammini will come now. - Okay.
How will I introduce Balan to everyone
in those clothes?
How will I make him sit with them?
What will they think?
He is my brother. I'll introduce him to them.
There is no harm in that.
Are you sure? Just think once more.
If that is the case, he will sit in that room.
He won't come out. I shall tell him.
But
I will have lunch with him.
You should sit with the guests.
There is no other way.
You can do anything after that.
Should my brother starve
until I finish my lunch?
Will he go today? - Why should he go?
Sundar is staying with us.
There won't be room for all.
Brother.
Well..
We have some guests..
I know.
I heard everything.
What?
Don't worry.
Anyway, mom is alone.
I am leaving.
No, you shouldn't leave.
It's okay.
I can understand your situation more than anyone else.
You have to fulfil
a wife's duty.
Go. You should be there.
You shouldn't leave without having food.
If you leave, I'll come with you.
This world is different
from mine.
I should have thought about it before.
You should have told me before we left.
I will not stay in a world you don't belong in.
Be at the party. Go.
No, I won't go.
Okay, then.
Go and bring me some food.
Please eat, Brother.
I don't want all this.
Pour some curd into this.
Enough..
The pickle, too. Serve some for me.
Enough..
Enough. I am full.
You can wash here. - Okay.
Shall I leave now? - Okay.
You should obey your husband
in every possible way.
It's not important whether I came over
stayed or had food.
Both of you should live happily
and peacefully.
That is my only wish.
Why are you staring?
I said it for your own good.
I don't have anything against Maniyan.
You don't have to worry about that.
He will fall sick if he drinks too much.
Tell him that.
When you saw my brother
after many years.. - So?
Trust me, Ammini.
You didn't even talk to him properly.
I wanted to talk.
But my situation was different.
We'll go to your place and meet Balan after Sundar leaves.
We have to go tomorrow itself.
Your dad is really sick.
He always keeps saying that he wants to meet you.
You come up with silly reasons.
What's wrong with you?
I am very busy.
It's a long way to reach there.
How is it possible?
Are you insane?
Only God can cure
the insanity of people.
Why can't you behave properly
to Sundar?
I behaved properly.
He likes you very much.
We'll never get a chance like this again.
You just have to be nice to him.
What are you trying to say?
What do we have to lose
if he touches you?
We just want our things to be done.
If it's worth your life
I'll do anything.
But..
How could you say this
to me, Maniyan?
I am in great danger, Ammini.
I didn't want you to know.
My life is at stake.
Debt. - What?
For us?
How?
I spend a lot more than I earn.
I tried to keep my standards
but that broke me financially.
Soon, they will confiscate our properties and arrest me. - What?
I'll be imprisoned.
Maniyan!
No need, Ammini.
I don't care if I get arrested.
It's okay.
It's not okay.
I need you.
I will do
as you say.
Oh, my God! Why are you testing me?
No, you don't have to do anything.
Beautiful.
Kerala is beautiful.
It's problematic state, you know.
We'll solve it somehow.
You're a lucky bastard.
I will be luckier
with the majority shares you have promised me.
Ammini.
Why did you return so soon?
How is Maniyan doing?
I can't really express it, Mom.
Maniyan came running to me as soon as he saw me.
He was so excited to see me.
He always had a special affection
to his loved ones.
He gave me tight hug
and took me into his room.
Then he gave me a grand feast..
How does he look now?
He looks quite well.
Is it a huge house?
House? It's not a house, Mom.
It's like huge castle.
He must have felt bad when you left so soon.
He must be crying because I left.
You are probably not hungry.
Go and freshen up.
You shouldn't skip your dinner.
I am totally content, Mom.
What's wrong? What happened?
Nothing serious.
He dreamt about Maniyan.
What was it? - He dreamt about Maniyan meeting with an accident.
I was frightened
when I heard him scream.
Dear, why don't you go bring Maniyan here?
Should we send Balan during this night?
He was asking me
whether he would be able to see Maniyan again.
Go and bring him.
No one has arranged a room for the guest.
He is waiting over there.
Should I show him the room?
No.
I will do it.
Shall I go back to the kitchen?
Your bed is ready.
Looks like you are unhappy.
But, sorrow adds to your beauty, my dear.
Your bed is ready. - Show me, please.
This way.
Please come. This is your bed.
Why do you think that I took all this trouble?
You are very kind.
Please help my husband.
I think he is in some kind of trouble.
Certainly, I will.
For your sake.
Excuse me, press the bell if you need anything.
I need something.
Yes? - I need you.
You told me at Mumbai
that I can treat you as my brother.
Brother? Don't be silly.
Come on! - No! Leave me.
I like fighting girls.
It's part of the game.
And now for the real.
Leave me! - Open!
Open the door! - Leave me!
Enough, darling. Enough!
Don't hurt her. Open the door!
What's wrong? - That devil might kill her now.
Leave me! - Not that loud, my dear.
You'll rouse the whole neighbourhood.
Hey!
No, he might die.
Let him die. I will kill him.
No, it will become murder.
Death wouldn't suffice for him.
That's enough! - Brother!
No, Brother..
Leave him. - No, Brother..
Ammini. - Brother!
I understood everything.
You don't have to stay here anymore.
Come on, let's go home.
Mister, when Maniyan comes, inform him
that his dad is very sick.
Get your things.
Give this to Maniyan.
This key, too.
All my ornaments
are in the cupboard.
I don't need anything
except this nuptial chain.
Ammini, come on. Let's go.
Ammini..
Ammini went to her house. - What?
Ammini's brother came here last night.
She asked me to give this letter to you.
Here is the key. - Oh!
I'm leaving as well.
If a woman curses someone out of sorrow
they will never prosper in life.
No matter what you buy by selling love
you will never feel complete. - Stop it!
I don't need your advice.
Get lost!
Ammini's ornaments are in the cupboard.
It's kept unlocked.
One more thing.
Ammini's brother had told me to inform you
that your dad is very sick.
Okay.
'I am leaving, Maniyan.'
'I couldn't save you.'
'Then, why should I stay alive?'
'I am leaving.'
Ammini is here.
Where is Maniyan?
Won't Maniyan come?
He is not there, Mother-in-law.
He will come soon.
You could've called the doctor.
We don't know when Maniyan will come.
Go soon.
What is it, sir? Has Maniyan come?
He has come there.
Did you inform him everything?
Yes. I told him everything.
Then why is he not coming here?
Tell me, sir.
I am going to call the doctor.
Tell me, sir.
Speak up!
He won't come.
He must feel awkward to come.
You got your sister married to that vicious creature.
How will he come?
Sir!
So, what Ammini said..
Don't get angry, dear.
I shall go somewhere.
I came to bid farewell.
His dad is seriously ill.
Don't tell this to anyone.
Don't tell them that Maniyan had come home.
Don't tell Ammini as well.
Oh!
Where is my brother?
Will you obey my brother at all times?
Anything?
Whatever I can.
What if he asks you something you can't do?
Will he ask me something like that?
What if he asks you to die?
Isn't that simple?
I will die.
Why do you ask?
Will you do anything
that might
cause him grief?
I won't do anything intentionally.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Please don't go, Brother.
I have to go.
If you go there..
No. You need not go there.
I have to find a solution.
I won't let him live
like a king after pimping you. - No.
No, Brother.
I.. - What?
Brother.
Ammini.
Are you hurt, Ammini?
Are you hurt?
No.
'I have lost everything.'
'Why should I live'
'to agonise you further, Brother?'
'You will have to forgive'
'this mistake of mine'
'as well, Brother.'
You have spoilt my life.
You must be here to justify it.
Am I right? - I don't want to justify anything.
I am here to ask you something.
Is it?
Yes.
I want to know.
I did not bring her up
with so much of care
so that you may pimp her.
Balan! - Maniyan!
Don't hurt yourself.
You may hit me.
I shall tolerate it.
But if you make me raise my hand
my sister will become a widow.
No.
I will tolerate it
for her sake.
Anyone may commit mistakes.
But what I want to know
is whether you're ready to become a true man.
I have not asked anyone anything.
But, I am begging you.
For her sake and mine
please act like a true man.
You must understand the value of love, at least now.
Your dad died today morning enquiring about you.
You did not even come to cremate him.
These are callouses.
Callouses of hard work.
If you don't need her, leave her.
But, I need my sister.
I will take care of her.
But if you didn't need her
you couldn't have sent her back to me
before deciding to pimp her.
Now, you may decide.
I am leaving.
'I am leaving, Maniyan.'
'I can't help you anymore.'
'Why should I live anymore?'
'Your dad died today morning enquiring about you.'
Why is she running in this rain?
Stop!
Stop there!
Stop!
Help!
Ammini.
Mom.
What shall I say?
She's fine.
The doctor said that she'll wake up soon.
Ammini.
Brother.
Don't cry.
Smile.
Look there.
Maniyan has come.
Your husband, Maniyan.
Ammini
I did not know that you were such a fool.
You could've trusted me, Ammini.
I-I am the reason for all of this mess.
God!
No, Ammini.
I will never do it again.
I won't ever hurt you again.
I won't hurt you, Ammini.
I don't need anything else.
I have left everything.
I don't need anything.
All I need is you.
I need you.
We are lucky that Neeli saw her.
We could save her as she shouted and jumped in the water.
But
it took time
to find Neeli.
I want to see her.
Please tell Neeli to come here.
She was also unconscious when they found her.
The doctor has gone there.
Ayyappan.
How is Neeli?
Son.
Ayyappan.
My lord!
My lord.
My ear lord!
I have lost everything.
Ayyappan.
Don't cry.
It is I who is supposed to cry.
I.