'All incidents and characters in this film are fictitious, bear no resemblance'
'No animals or birds were harmed during the making of this film'
'My dear people of Tamil Nadu'
'This is your beloved Bharathiraja'
'I am communicating with you through this film after a short break'
'I have presented stories which blossomed from barren lands as a feast to your eyes'
'I have made you smell the scent of the milk oozing out of cacti'
'Beyond villages'
'Crossing the wide seas'
'Travelling across continents I am unravelling a story for you'
'My story travels from here to England'
Om, tell me
Who am I to you?
'Who am I to you?'
'Mounika'
'Joe Malloori'
'Why should I kill this girl?'
'What is the grave blunder she did to warrant this murder?'
'What is the relationship between this girl and me?'
'Respect Once More'
Mummy, we are hungry
Wait, Andrea and Paul
I'm coming
Daddy, are you ready?
Andrea...Paul
What did I say?
Like I told you today is Sunday
We'll go there and have a good time
Eat and get ready
Okay
Thank you, Catherine
From the beginning I've troubled you
But you've understood my preferences now
We'll go as a family and bring him back, okay?
Are you crazy?
Don't even imagine it
The kids and I are going to the museum
Daddy, don't bring him back
"We are children once again like before"
"Will we become adults once more?"
"We became children without parents now"
"We are parents without children you know"
"We are children again somehow"
John, why are we dumped here?
God knows!
Why are you here, Cynthia?
My husband died few days before
...while we were watching an episode of 'Game of thrones'
He went good actually
He couldn't take it when his favorite character was killed
He shout out loud
He had a stroke right there, right at the couch
Then he died
That was end credits above me!
I didn't have a job
We didn't have any kids
So I just came in
Oh god!
- How's my dad? - Mr Raj?
He left this morning
He took his passport He signed his papers
And he left home right away
Aren't you aware?
My god!
Mr Paul, I'm unable to bear this pain
Will you do me a favor?
Doctor has told me
It's just a matter of 2 or 3 days
That's all
My chapter will close then
You know this too
I'm entrusting an important responsibility to you
Joe, God bless you
Rest in peace
'My dear son Rasapandi'
'When you were young'
'I used to buy you toys to play with'
'You would throw it away in 10 days claiming it is old and worn out'
'Now in your eyes I have become old'
'I am neither your toy nor the trash in your house to cast aside'
'As far as I know I made sure you lacked nothing in life'
'You were so stubborn, wanting to study only in a convent school in Ooty'
'I begged random strangers and fulfilled your wish'
'Then you wanted to study further in London'
'I fulfilled that wish of yours too'
'Hey Rasapandi, I am a seed'
'Even if you throw me into a desert I'll blossom in my own right'
'In the eyes of your son and daughter I sincerely hope you'll never grow old'
'My best wishes'
'Please don't look for me'
'Introduce Rasi Nakshatra'
- Sophia - Yes, ma'am
- Anto - Yes, ma'am
- Parker - Yes, ma'am
- Joel - Yes, ma'am
Venba
"Baby, you asked me to leave"
"You thought I believe"
"I am sinking now Worry not; I'll sprout somehow"
"Baby, you said, I'm your world"
"You took back your word"
"I have a broken wing Worry not; I can sing"
"When you were red I made you calm"
'I have to set out on a journey'
'A duty and task to finish as well'
'Hand over my last will to them, Mr Paul'
'I need money to travel'
'I can ask for monetary help by undertaking minor tasks'
'I have no other go'
'- Can I help you, madam? - No, thanks'
'My god!'
Excuse me
Older man
Are you 'Tamil grandpa'?
Are you a Tamilian?
Yes
What do you want, dear?
Will you do me a favor?
From these 2 slips of paper pick 1 please
'What is this?'
'Suicide' is written on it?
'My God!'
'Venba'
Good morning everybody and welcome to the show
I am your Pavitra
Your favorite songs will be played for you specially in your favorite show
If you are ready call this number
0132345
But 1st let me play my favorite song to you
'Karuppunirathu azhagi' from 'Komban' for you
Please enjoy
'Pavitra'
'You have a call'
'A call for you'
'Right'
[phone ringing]
Hello?
Akka...?
I am Venba speaking
What's up? Tell me
Didn't you go to the university? Why are you at home?
Why do you sound weird?
You took care of me all these years
Thanks a ton
You don't worry about me hereafter
Please!
What's wrong with you?
I am sorry
Take good care of your kids
'Bye'
Hey...what happened?
Hello, Venba!
Venba, don't commit suicide
Suicide is not a solution
Venba, please speak up
Who the hell are you?
How do you know that I am trying to commit suicide?
Just telepathy
I know that you are somewhere here
Where are you?
I am in Central London
Near Westminster Bridge
There is a guy
Nearby me playing a guitar
You are the 'suicide angel', isn't it?
Every individual is bound to have some problem or the other
Life is all about facing problems
Like how we don't know how we were born here
...same holds good for our death too
Life is a beautiful journey
Even a spider spins repeatedly every time its web is broken
Flowers blossom only in thorny plants
Do you understand?
Death
Look at me
Birth isn't under your control
Neither is death
It's a beautiful nature
You have no rights to commit suicide
Understand?
Life here is destined to be led against all odds and expectations
'Learn to love life'
"Birth is not new to this earth"
"Nothing is older than death"
"Birth on this earth is not new"
"Nothing is older than death; so true"
"Death can clearly spell what the sacred texts don’t tell"
"When a seed falls on the soil bed a tree grows with its branches spread"
"Death can clearly confirm what the gospels don't affirm"
"When a seed falls to the ground"
"A tre...tree grows tall all around"
"May the breath of the departed souls mingle with the breeze as it blows"
"May the pure souls' eyesight mix with the sun's rays bright"
"May the breath of the departed souls mingle with the breeze as it blows"
"May the pure souls' vision always mix with the sun's golden rays"
What's your problem?
What is troubling you?
He'll hold my sister in one hand and kiss her
While his other hand will be pinching my bum
That bloody pervert!
Krish, this is the kitchen
Not the gym
The way you call me Krish Krish sounds like 'kiss kiss' to me
'Krishna Krishna'
Aiyo! You shouldn't call your husband by name, dear
Okay, da! I won't
I'll get you a treadmill from this month's savings
In 'Buy 1 get 1 free' offer I'll get you 2
Reduce this paunch of yours soon
You bet!
I love the idea of running on 2 treadmills
As if your sis gave me that offer?
'Buy 1 get 1 free' offer is only for footwear
Not for girls!
If my sister goes out during the weekend, that's it
I'll be busy studying
He'll stand in front of me without a stitch on him
Brother-in-law?
My dear child
We can think of a million reasons to live
But there is only 1 reason for committing suicide
Foolishness!
Have you ever fallen in love with anyone?
Love?
When I was in the 8th grade a boy professed his love to me
When I was in the 10th grade another boy said I'm the 'rest of his life'
Boys can be clubbed into the same group
At least I thought they would be more mature in the college level
He explained my project
'Introduction, maturity, growth and decline', he said
But what he meant was his love for me it seems
Every single guy I meet just wants to kiss 24x7!
Or they say 'Let's make love'
Whatever they do is a pretence A false image in front of others
'Looks like I need to show you the way before proceeding with my journey'
1st task is to find you a boyfriend as soon as possible
Boyfriend, huh?
Shouldn't you be saved from your brother-in-law's moves?
To get out of one tangle get entangled in another, huh?
If one problem has to fade into insignificance
...the acumen of a politician to kindle another problem
...we should also acquire
Then to solve my problem...
...what is the way out?
Love-charade!
You will write a letter to him
How?
'My dear beloved'
'Love of my life'
'Om!'
Old man! You are still stuck in your old school ways
Don't write as if you are writing to your girlfriend
It should be like I am writing to my boyfriend
Will you check if this is okay?
'My sole soul mate darling'
'My life, my everything'
'Just to see your face daily'
'I was waiting truly'
Read it aloud to me
'My sole soul mate darling My life, my everything'
'Just to see your face daily I was waiting truly'
You should infuse life into these lines
How?
'My sole soul mate darling'
'My life, my everything'
'Just to see your face daily'
'I was waiting truly"
Om! Still you are romantic
"My sole soul mate darling"
"My life, my everything"
"Just to see your face daily I was waiting truly"
"Until you walk into my life one day in my mind’s screen anyway"
"I drew your face; to be on display"
"In the blink of an eye in the heart’s atrium hereby"
"He drenches her in a dream true from waves that ebb and flow anew"
"In the split second when eyelids opened"
"On the steps of satin lips you climb up with your finger tips"
"Love me in totality Lovingly yours...50-50!"
'You are my angel divine'
'I am all yours'
'Take me to your world'
'My cute little dove'
'I am faithfully forever yours'
"I remain...yours truly"
'Come, my Eve'
'Let's go to Eden garden!'
"My sole soul mate dear My world, my love sincere"
"Just to see your face, my dearest I was waiting in right earnest"
"If I ask your feet to flow like a river"
"Like the parakeet dear you woo me with your whisper"
"You made me realize, my sweet the magic of my heartbeat"
"You conquered me like a miracle delving into my heart's ventricle"
"Come and love me Girlfriend, yours truly"
"My beloved, my soul's identity My love for eternity"
"Just to see your face daily I was waiting eagerly"
"In the blink of an eye in the heart's atrium hereby"
"He drenches her in a dream true from waves that ebb and flow anew"
"In the split second when eyelids opened"
"On the steps of satin lips you climb up with your finger tips"
"Come and love me Your love, yours truly"
'Will this letter work out favorably?'
Hey Ravi What is this?
'My sole soul mate darling'
'My life, my everything'
Give it to me What is this?
Look what your beloved sister is studying in London!
'Love letter...!'
'She has written to some chap in London'
I thought she will dance, earn and we can repay the loan on this house
She refuses to dance now
'Is this why we brought her here?'
If she elopes with some fool tomorrow
...the chap who drew up our contract in the club will sue us
Your family is something else!!
Only you'll rave about your sister!
Lock her up to ensure she doesn't run away
Are you upset about this?
Wait, let me piece it together for you
Venba!
Only the words we wrote are torn and jumbled up
Any which way you stick these pieces together...
...the meaning won't be disjointed
Will you read now?
'In my heart's screen anyway'
'Your face in a second on display'
'With my soul I drew a dream one day'
Repeat this
"In my heart's
"In my heart's screen anyway"
"Your face"
"Your face in a second on display"
"With my soul I drew"
"With my soul I drew a dream one day"
"My soul's identity"
"My soul's identity until eternity"
"Love me"
"Love me in totality"
"Come, my beloved"
"Come, my beloved, my dearest"
"I was waiting in right earnest"
Thank you
- Good morning - Morning
Did your father discuss anything with you?
- No, nothing - Any relatives around?
We didn't have relatives around, never
No phone calls to anyone of you?
What is this?
You said your wife is dead
And that you don't have anyone in this country
Why did you lie to me?
'I don't need to be dependent on you financially'
'Please don't look for me'
Richard...stop, stop
What a surprise!
You must be Om
My God!
- How do you know me? - Oh! Come on, man
I have met you Have you forgotten me?
Om, we met in Tamil sangam in Mumbai
- 'You forgot?' - You're publisher Gopi?
Yes, of course
How come you are here?
It's a big story
You are a writer
And you got a big story?
Okay, this is my card
Take care
If you want any help you call me
- Thank you so much - Goodbye
Excuse me, sir
- Yes...? - How do you know him?
- You don't know him? - No
He is a famous writer from India
- Writer? - Yes
Bye
Fiction
Tamil literature
Fiction
Om...!
I got you!
'Mayilu'
Have you written so many books?
'Paradise Regained'
I really don't know what to say
According to the contract
...you've agreed that Venba will dance in the club
If you don't obey the rules you will pay a heavy price
You've also taken a deposit
If the club sues you, takes you to court you'll have to face the consequences
Your properties will be seized
So explain the gravity of the situation to your representative
My best advice will be
Venba has no other option but to dance in the club
'According to the contract, Venba has no other option but to dance in the club'
Venba, this is a divine art
You should dance only in places of worship
Don't trade it for economic gains
'How dare you tear the contract!'
"Like river Cauvery breaks its embankment your love deluges my heart in enjoyment"
"Beasts dormant within destroyed World's barriers broken; skies deployed"
"Like river Cauvery breaks its embankment your love deluges my heart in enjoyment"
"Beasts dormant within destroyed World's barriers broken; skies deployed"
Venba
What would have happened if I hadn't stopped you then?
I don't wish to live
When did you live?
Have you lived life at all? What does 'living' mean?
Is life just breathing and running here and there?
You should appreciate every breath of air you inhale and exhale
This world is a wonderful miracle
Life here is beautiful
Earth rejuvenates our every step
Mountain spells strength
Clouds decorate the sky inviting
Your dusky complexion is captivating
Our land has a radiance Our people have substance
Our heartbeat is melody Flowers dance in rhapsody
If you think everything has an essence you can face life with confidence
Blessed are we for living in such a world and we should breathe happily
That is called life
What I would advise you to do is
1st go home now
I would rather die!
Aren't you with your parents?
You don't know where to go now
I can go to Skelpick village in Scotland in just 1 day
But you travel with me for 10 days
Both of us will set out on a journey
In those 10 days
I'll make sure you start loving our earth, people and the life we lead
If you still don't have any attachment and cannot cherish your life here
On the 10th day I'll kill you with my own hands
Om, where are we going? What is the purpose of our journey?
I don't understand anything
Philosophy!
Many are unaware of this realization
Life is a journey
It is not a competition
Oblivious of this, they struggle with so many problems
Didn't I face my problem and land here?
My problem chased me to where I am today
Only when someone chases, we run
Otherwise life comes to a standstill
Om, no need to run or come to a standstill
Can we sit down for a while, Om?
Magic! Magic!
Cash magic!
'Come on Girls...boys'
'Magic...cash magic'
'You give us 10 pounds and we give you 20 pounds'
True, come...come
If you give 1 pound we give you 2 pounds
Give us 10 pounds I'll make it to 20 pounds
I'll give you 50 Will you give me 100?
Sure! Let's do it
No cheating
'Pure Indian magic'
- If we give 100 - We'll make it to 200 pounds
- Will you make it 200? - Oh sure! You'll get it
Now he will tell you an Indian mantra
You have to repeat it and you will get this 100 into 200 pounds
Go ahead
Come on
Fine...okay
'Paeraasai'
Greed
'Peru nashtam'
Brings huge loss indeed
100 pounds
Conch
Blow the funeral conch all the way
All the way
Close your eyes
'Only if you close your eyes'
- Down the drain - Gone with the wind!
'Down the drain'
Down the drain Gone with the wind!
'SangO sangu!'
Where they gone?
'SangO sangu!'
[amused laughter]
'You have started enjoying life'
'I am sure you'll start loving our earth, people and the life we lead'
'I am confident now'
"Simple pleasures in life, million or more Our land is full of such bliss in store"
"Dewdrop on grass as a diamond crown trickling a special thrill of its own"
"A river sings a story to teasing feet which by itself is a tickling treat"
"What is such a simple joy here to be seen like trees as long handled parasols green?"
"To live in yesterday’s magic or mess is a matter of deep distress"
"This day is enough to savor Life is indeed a joy forever"
"Life is a celebration in every way Carpe diem, let’s seize the day"
"Simple pleasures in life, zillion or more Our land is full of such joys in store"
"Dewdrop on grass as a diamond crown sending a special thrill of its own"
"Beauty is in the beholder’s eyes Even a trashcan can appeal likewise"
"After the egg breaks, even eggshell can be manure for a plant to grow beautifully"
"Every town is mine, everyone is my kin To adapt these golden words is a blessing"
"If we sow seeds of love worldwide duly it will be good deeds of joys untold truly"
"The sudden bends if you are unwary when climbing mountains may be scary"
"Flowers will wave to cheer you up Bid you courage to reach the top"
"Like a river flows with turns unexpected life is a party; of events unanticipated"
"Simple pleasures in life, zillion or more Our land is full of such joys in store"
"Dewdrop on grass as a diamond crown trickling a surprise thrill of its own"
"No bird flies in the sky with this query Which is this city I’m crossing, tell me"
"Rain doesn’t fall with this query Which sea will I join ultimately?"
"Sun doesn’t stop shining today by grudging its scars of yesterday"
"Traveller who has walked out of his house won't praise his family however close"
"East or west, how does it matter? Every direction is our home wherever"
"What does it matter pain or pleasure? They are all the same; a rare treasure"
"Like a river flows with turns unexpected life is a celebration unanticipated"
"Simple pleasures in life, million or more Our land is full of such bliss in store"
"Dewdrop on grass as a diamond crown sending a special thrill of its own"
Good evening, officer
My sister-in-law is missing And she has been kidnapped
She's new to the country and she hasn't picked up her phone for ages
She is 19 and I'm really really worried
- Can you please help us? - 1st I need you to calm down
I'll need some details to proceed with this case
Okay, how are you sure it's a kidnapping?
The mobile phone is synced with the PC
There are a lot of pictures of an old man
And we have no clue who this man is
I am sure she is in a lot of trouble because he looks like a con man
And a lot of devious desires he might use because-
- Alright - Yeah, I can...show
I have a copy of it on a CD if you want
Okay, no problem We'll take a look at it
Let's do the hands, okay?
Very good
Carry on
Hi ma'am
Venba...!
What a surprise!
I know you are studying in London
I never thought you'll come this far to see me, come in
- Bless me, ma'am - God bless you
Please come in, sir
Thank you
Listen, dear
Look who is here
'Hey girls...ready?'
Venba, how are you?
Master!
Namaste, master
Girls who learnt dance along with you have forgotten this classical art
They are now settled in America, Australia, Switzerland
What are your plans?
Or have you got married without our knowledge
Master! As if I won't tell you?
I have no intentions of getting married now
But when I do I'll share the good news with my master
Good...good
You haven't introduced our guest
Want to know who he is?
He is my friend
Friend?
You've befriended such an old man, huh?
- No - Show me
Even I want to play
Venba is still a child
'Old Man story has a new twist'
'20 year old Indian girl Venba has been kidnapped'
'Venba is a student of university'
'And has been reported missing by her sister'
'She was last seen in a local Indian restaurant'
'...where she works part time as an entertainer'
'Old man who was last seen with a gun and a Halloween mask'
'By city of London police'
Oh God! Hey Amy
I know this guy
He is a great writer from India
I know him very well
My God!
No...wait...no...!
Ruben, Rukku Go outside and play
Okay, ma
- Bye - Bye
Venba
What's happening?
What is the issue?
The old man you claimed was your friend
I just watched the TV news announcing him as your kidnapper!
What is your relationship with him?
Nothing, ma'am
I'm sorry
I told you, it's a long story
Trust me, ma'am He isn't that kind of a man
No...no, Venba
You are still so child-like
Something is wrong
Ma'am
Venba even as a kid was irresponsib-
- Go that side - Mummy
Please
She is still very playful
I had my doubts when she claimed that old man was her friend
Something untoward will happen Looks like my intuition was right
I am scared she'll get into trouble befriending that man
What shall we do?
Shall we call up her sister?
I'll call the local police Let's try to save her somehow
Okay
[police siren wailing]
Om, we've been interacting and I've got to know you
I have even fought with you
Why did you never tell me you are a writer?
A good writer should not indulge in self glorification!
Only his work should speak for him
You haven't read my books
Why not? I've read 2 of your books
Your 'Songs from the countryside'
And 'Mayilu' too
At least now tell me
Who are you?
Who am I?
Good question
'In the hinterland of Tamil Nadu'
'...lies the valley of Kambam'
'Have you heard of it?'
A beautiful village nestled nearby
Gokilapuram
'Stumbling and falling repeatedly Learning to take baby steps to walk'
'Making me run'
'Teaching me the culture, customs and life in the village I was born'
'Credit goes to my motherland My roots and soil of Tamil Nadu'
Wow! Is your village very beautiful?
Extremely beautiful
'To start a library for the people of my village'
'You can also call it a long term dream of mine'
'I spent all my spare time in the library, after school hours'
'I inhaled only the nostalgic scent of books'
Both my wife and I were lucky enough to be respected very much in our village
Besides holding a plough in the fields I used to be holding a pen at other times
I wouldn't have been this happy if I had become a scientist
But being a writer and a farmer surged a wave of pride and joy within me
Land depending only on rain and cactus were part of my growing years
During this phase of my life our son was born
I educated him here in London
He fell in love with a girl here and they got married
He used to show us his wife and kids only in a video
Venba
One day, early in the morning
My only bloodline
My whole world
'My son Rasapandi'
'...came to meet his parents'
Hey! Stop the car
Daddy!
- Come, pa - Rasapandi?!
'What brings you here all of a sudden?'
'Your mother has gone to attend a funeral in next village'
'Why haven't you brought your children along?'
'We were sad you got married without telling us'
'We have seen your wife and children only in a video!'
'I thought you'll still be angry with me'
'That's why I didn't bring them'
'This village atmosphere They may not fancy it, that's why
'I decided to take amma and you back with me to London'
Rasapandi
I was born in this land 60-70 years ago
I've got used to the scent of this earth
I grew up drinking this water
Born here and merging with like minded people around me
...all this has mingled into my blood and breath
This land created me
I'm doing my squirrel bit to my motherland by writing stories and essays
I got used to chatting with the cows and goats here
I talk to the plants, trees and creepers around
See that mountain over there
I've got accustomed to talking to that mountain
They are my kith and kin
How can I leave all this behind and come with you, Rasapandi?
I understand, pa
I got married without your knowledge
Because she is the mother of my children
...you are unable to regard them as your grandchildren
I know that's why you don't want to come
Hey, stop it
Arrange for our Visa
Appa!
Oh my God!
How spic and span is their land!
' I am Nick Mellows'
'And in the early hours of Wednesday, 29th of August'
- Hey Paul, it's my turn now - Stop...stop
- What is your name, sweetie? - Andrea
What kind of name is that?
Why has my son chosen a name I can't even pronounce?
- What is your name, darling? - Paul Pandi
Good lord! My husband's name
How can I call you that?
Wait, dear
Affectionate fellow
Why has he named his son after you?
- Guys, hurry up, quick - I want toast
No choice, you haven't worn your uniform yet
Raj, here's your jacket
Thank you
Come fast
Okay, no worries
I'll come and see you
Appa
If there is anything urgent call Catherine or me
I have written down how you should dial
If it is really very urgent dial 999 and the cops will show up
Take care, pa
'Bye, grandpa'
Daddy...?
Sorry, pa
What is so good about this place you've shut us in here?
Amma, today is Friday
I'm going to show you the whole of London
That is an old historical church, ma
Hey, Pandi
Your mother and I are destined to celebrate Deepavali in London, son
Dear, how can they go to work even on a festive day?
The schools don't close for our festival here!
Look at his smile
Carbon copy of his father
He has grown his hair like a porcupine
After he comes back from school
...if I drag him, apply oil all over and bathe him like a proper Deepavali ritual
...he will look like our own boy back in India
That must be him Coming, dear
My precious prince My grandson, come
- Leave me - Wait, my dear
This year's Deepavali will be celebrated grandly on foreign soil
[door bell rings]
My little prince, come
Grandma will give you an oil bath
Come in, don't make a fuss You shouldn't throw a tantrum
Hi grandpa
- You're back - Yes, I am
I'll apply oil all over your body
'Good massage for you'
'Grandmother has made 'dosa' and mutton gravy for you'
'Don't yell, my dear'
- Let me take your shirt off - NO!
'Leave me, old lady'
Don't run, stand still Just for a few minutes
What a ruckus she's creating hassling the children?
Aren't you a good boy? You shouldn't shout
- Leave me - Yes, that's all
'Leave me'
- Don't shout, little one - Let me go
- That's all, almost done - Grandma, please leave me
- Andrea...! - Close your eyes
The oil will get into your eyes
- You may slip and fall - Andrea!
'Where are you?'
Good evening, sir Can we come in?
We received a complaint from this house
Andrea
Our traditional menu for Deepavali hasn't been prepared
What will I serve the kids?
- Are you Andrea? - Yeah
You called us What's wrong?
Yes, I'm the one who called you
It's my granny
She's forcing my brother to take his clothes off
I think she is hurting Paul
I'm getting really scared
We are here at #16, Clark avenue checking with parents of Andrea
They've bought sweets for Deepavali So they are well prepared
Taste this sweet
Everything looks clear Not a problem
We will wait till the Child Rights Officer comes in
Okay
- What do you want? - Hello
I'm from Child Rights services
Hello, Paul, I believe you've been hurt
Could you tell me what happened?
I just came from my school
- My grandma hold me very tightly - Okay
She compelled me to take bath
- And she took my clothes off - Okay
Aiyo! Don't know what's happening
I'm so scared
Hello
In this country child safety and privacy is very important
I have to protect the kid
I have to take the kid to an emergency foster centre
Hello...er-
Well, the child made the call
Now I'm afraid I'll have to arrest the old lady at home
Where is she now?
Wait...wait
I will bring her with me
Don't be scared
'I am terrified'
"Heart-wrenching sobs inconsolable Whimpers follow uncontrollable"
"The soil we stepped on happily slips from under our feet snappily"
Saturday Sunday Can't move any damn thing
Only on Monday we can move bail, no other go
We have to wait till Monday
There is nothing I could help for now
I'm sorry, Raj
I'll get bail on Monday Don't worry
"Heart-wrenching sobs inconsolable Whimpers accompany uncontrollable"
"The land we stepped on happily slips from our step snappily"
Ma, sorry
Andrea was unaware of the repercussions
'You sent me to study here in London'
I've also adapted to this culture, ma
She is born and brought up here
'All this is taught in school'
That's why she didn't realize, ma
Forgive her, ma
'She's a kid after all'
Catherine, bring amma a cup of coffee
Hello
James
'I won't be able to come today'
'I am in a very critical situation'
'I won't be able to attend the meeting today'
'Please somehow manage'
'Okay, thank you'
Grandma
I am really sorry, grandma
Meenakshi!
Amma...ma...?
'Ma...?'
[grief-stricken sobs]
[baby wailing]
'My solitude and allergies...'
'...somehow shrunk my body gradually'
How about admitting him in an Elders' Home?
I raised him for 28 years
I became a burden in just 28 days
'Equipped with self confidence that I can handle life'
'...I walked out of the Old Home'
'Without cheating, conniving and lying'
'...my mind felt any job is acceptable'
Hello, amma This is me
I've kept your medicines in a parcel Please ask for it and collect it, ma
Okay, ma, bye I'll talk to you later
'Tamil'
'A girl who is a Tamilian'
My dear child Aren't you a Tamilian?
- Yes - I'm also a Tamilian
I don't have anyone here
I am stuck here alone
I can do any job given to me
Is it possible to get me a job-
Job
I'm employed here only part time, sir
Owner comes now and then, not often
The manager is seated over there
Why don't you talk to him?
How can I ask-
I'll take you
'3 days after I joined work'
'One day'
- Hello, how are you? - Hi, I'm fine
- How are you? - Come this way
Raj, the Eastern property which we were trying to buy
'They are demanding an exorbitant rate'
Really?
'Look, sir, my main aim is to buy this shop'
'Don't back off whatever they say'
'That's why I've sold all the assets back home and I've got it encashed'
We don't have to sell this house, the rice mill or the fields, pa
Sir, aren't we here to sell?
Proper sale deed, okay?
We can lease it out to someone and visit whenever the need arises, pa
Come, Andrea Let's go...let's go
Are you okay?
Sir, what happened?
- Sir, get up - He wants water
- 'Get up slowly' - No problem
Slowly...careful
Watch yourself, okay?
'I want to work here'
'But my self esteem stands in the way'
Sorry
Thank you
'Okay, Paul Take care'
You know the rest of my story
That good hearted foreign lady
...offered me a place to stay
'This is my palace Is it okay for you?'
This is too much for me
After that
'Survival'
'When I was wondering what to do for a living'
'...I sat with a board'
'That's where I first met you'
Om, you lost your wallet
How can we travel?
How much you've got?
I have-
Just 25 pounds
That's okay
Calm down
See...God is so great!
There is a key for every lock
If there is a knot...
...there should be a way to untie it
Drink your coffee
Even we will be shown a path!
I think so
Venba
Didn't I say a path will be shown?
Where is that woman?
I got some idea
Look there
- Sit down - 'I have a plan'
Let's try, come
Come with me
'Excuse me please'
Yes, please
Are you an actor?
You...you can proceed with your work please
- Leave - Yes, okay
What I can do for you?
We are also poor artistes from India
We have to travel long
We need some money
Sir, please
Don't think that we are begging
We...we need some job
A day, friend
You want work
I surely can help you
'Kevin'
Let me think what-
Kevin, come over here
The dancer under our contract didn't turn up today, what is the way out?
Don't worry
Our guests are already in The program is about to start
What do we do?
I think some-
- Don't worry - But we are answerable to our guests
You don't worry I'll tell you, wait
Okay, fine, quick
Mister, is she an actress??
Can she dance?
Yeah, we are
- Let her dance - Yeah, I can dance
Shut up!
Sorry
Didn't you tell me if you dance in a club...
...you are betraying your art and Goddess Saraswati?
Isn't that why you ran away from home?
Now you're ready to dance...how?
At that time I wanted to forsake my life
But now
...for the sake of our lives it is my duty to save us, Om
Let me dance, Om
I'm sorry
I am the master
She...she is my student
She don't know much dance
But I can dance
- Om! - Really?
- Yeah - Okay
But you have to dance to our music
No problem
Put the music
"Oh yeah"
"Alright"
"When you rise and you shine say it 'Salama Salamaley'"
"When you know that you won say it 'Salama Salamaley'"
"Hey you! Salamaley What now? Salamaley"
"Take that...and that...and that!"
"Say it 'Salama Salamaley'"
"Salama Salamaley"
"Who is the man with a stick swirling in style double quick?"
"Come, ask my folks back home You'll know about my skills honed"
"Who raised us with such bones All our limbs like stones?"
"Well fed by our parents duly food garnished with love daily"
"A proud Tamilian however old"
"Truly brave and bold"
[loud applause]
Thank you
1...2...3...4-
Thank you
You used to ask about my life quite often
Let me tell you now
'From my grandfather's times I was living in London with affluence and self respect'
'Land can change but not your lady' was my father's oft-quoted words to me'
'I never took him seriously then'
'I fell in love and married a girl in London'
'One day, I found my wife in bed with another man'
'In a murderous rage I planned to shoot him'
[gunshot]
'My inner voice said it is a sin to kill another person'
'Let her betrayal be her karma'
'I wandered aimlessly on a horse and fell down somewhere'
'My body and mind were shattered'
'I was lying helpless unable to get up, when a lady rescued me'
'That's Lisa She's a widow'
'I stayed in the house of my rescuer and savior'
'Her family became mine'
'At that time my wife came with henchmen and took me'
'She tied me and tortured me asking me to will my assets to her'
'I decided not to give her even a penny for her infidelity'
'Till the end I never signed'
'I escaped from her clutches and landed here'
'I had no connection with Lisa from then on'
The family which saved me...
...should be happy, Mr Paul
They live in Scotland
In Skelpick village
'Kindly hand over this will to her'
Think of this as a good deed you're doing for me, Mr Paul
Please
Wow!
What a wonderful nature!
Om, unbelievable!
How you came?
Can you tell me how old are you?
Venba
These neatly stacked boulders over there
They must have stood the test of time
What vagaries of nature rain, sunshine, snow
...they must have witnessed!
And seen many people
How old do you think they are?
Venba, age is only for the body
Not for the mind or heart!
You are great, Om
So you are still young at heart?
Of course
Wow!
- Look out! - Sorry...sorry
Stupid...idiot! Moron...old dog
Don't you have eyes?
Blind!
Walk off, old man
Hey! Stop
[bike's engine escalating]
How dare you call him as an old man!
Then what should I call this oldie?
- Call him anything, but not old man - Why?
Because he is precious to me
It was truth, young lady
Can I tell you the truth?
He looks like a man
But you look like a monkey!
Not a normal monkey
An ugly monkey!
'Aiyo!'
Why do you buy trouble?
Venba
You should simply ignore all this
If a dog barks can we bark back?
No, Om, we should hit the dog the moment it barks!
Otherwise the dog will bite us
You have a way with words!
Simple logic
[shared laughter]
Venba, you got angry because he called me an old man
But you call me Om short for Old Man?
How is that okay?
We call our children with various pet names
'Like blackie, dumbo, squinty, fatso'
But will we keep quiet if our neighbor uses the same nickname?
Am I your child then?
You are my child
Inside my lovable friend
Now tell me, who am I to you?
My god!
You are a bully
Inside an angel
Take this, Om Just wear it!
Venba
Om, superb!
What are you doing?
"In the forest of youth can you hear rustling of the old bamboo shoot, dear?"
"Is drizzle from your waves of experience knocking at my heart’s door this instance?"
"Leaves that tumble into the river’s course are boats that swim with its flow & force"
"We met and we roam ordained by destiny Our wings have to take off on this journey"
"Let’s walk hand in hand sharing stories in the warmth of the refreshing breeze"
"In the forest of youth can you hear rustling of the old bamboo shoots, dear?"
"Is drizzle from your waves of experience knocking at my heart’s door this instance?"
"The bird flying in the distance yonder looks at her and him in wide eyed wonder"
"Tears sit on the eye's window sill wishing burdens to run away; no ill-will"
"O' yesterday ran away; this is today Tomorrow is somewhere faraway"
"This moment in time is nestled in our palm My hearts urges to enjoy without any qualm"
"Perched on our branches is spring assuring us a new beginning"
"On our path extends a floral carpet filling the air with their sweet scent"
"Be patient, hang on For a new life to dawn"
'Separation'
'Detachment'
'Separation'
Om?
Om!
Om...?
Om!
Om
OM
Hey! Check this Paki girl, man
Looks like she needs company, huh?
'Detachment'
Venba
Om, where did you disappear?
I looked for you everywhere
I was so scared, Om
Venba
Today is your birthday
Do you remember?
Today is your birthday
How did you know it's my birthday, Om?
I saw your ID card, right?
I was wondering how to wish you in a very unique way
That's why Look here
Venba
I am going to wish you with this pure white snow
Look up...see there
Angels are going to wish you
No one has ever celebrated my birthday till now, Om
No one has even wished me
You are the 1st person in my life, Om
Thank you
Venba
Your father, mother, brother
Sister and good friend is now
...me!
God bless you!
"In the forest of youth can you hear rustling of the old bamboo shoot, dear?"
"Is drizzle from your waves of experience tapping my heart’s door with insistence"
Venba!
- Nice! - I'm coming
Bye
"You are a traveller just like me The path stretches before us endlessly"
"You are a dream just like me Our eyes seek 'we' in harmony"
"Let's be a dewdrop daydreaming in a dainty flower gleaming"
"Let's swim in laughter sweet even if we melt in the sun's heat"
"We can forget our pleasure and pain We can be born as a new root again"
"Some stories continue; some end instead"
"Even after the last page is read this extends ahead"
"Without any answers specific this is a riddle that spells magic"
"In the forest of youth can you hear rustling of the old bamboo shoot, dear?"
"Is drizzle from your waves of experience knocking at my heart’s door this instance?"
"Leaves that tumble into the river’s course are boats that swim with its flow & force"
What happened, Om?
You've even saved my life
It's all in the mind and heart!
The egg becomes a chick only in the warmth of the hen
Only in your warm embrace
I am born everyday
"We met and we roam blessed by destiny Our wings have to take off on this journey"
"Let’s walk hand in hand sharing stories in the embrace of the evergreen breeze"
Hello
What they are doing over there?
That...okay?
You've got to buy a flower vase or a pot like this
Usually lovers do that
For they love life
Love you
Pop, do you want to try?
No? Try one
Thank you
Where are you running off to?
What did you pray for, Venba?
What did you pray for?
What will I pray?
I've lived my life to the fullest
You stared at the jaws of death and came back to the living!
I prayed you should settle down in life
Tell me now, what did you pray for?
Close your eyes
And count from 1 to 10
Then I'll tell you
Are you playing a game of Snakes & Ladders?
Om, close your eyes please
Okay
1
Love
2
Affection
3
Fondness
4
Tenderness
5
Attachment
6
Desire
7
Devotion
8
Passion
9
Rapport
10
Hey madcap! Tell me now
I already did
Whom did you tell?
Beyond 7 seas and mountains 7
Beyond the skies and the heaven
I opened my heart to the King of Twilight
What...who? King of Twilight?
- What do you mean? - Yes
Look at me
Can you see?
Get lost, lunatic!
Sweet!
Om
Click a photo of me
Selfie, Om
Nice
Venba
People are the same world over!
But they differ in habits
...culture, customs and tradition, language
They differ even in rituals and the way they worship
But God is-
Where is she?
What is this?
Venba
Om!
Come here and look at what I have written
- What have you written? - Read for yourself
'We have no friend, philosopher or guide to protect u-'
We are our own companion
Our world is beyond comparison
How is it?
'Your own son let you down'
'You don't have a good friend'
'Nor a close companion'
But now the books you wrote and me are your sole belongings?
Om, whom have we come all this way in search of?
Are some of your relatives here?
Excuse me
Thank you
'Om, what is the responsibility you want to hand over?'
- 'To whom?' - I'll let you know soon
We are almost there
[cows moo]
[lambs bleating]
'Venba, Pavitra'
'Where are you going?'
'Please be careful Come back'
'Venba, don't go there You have to go to school'
'No...no school for me today'
'I will tell mom'
'Go ahead and tell mom'
'I don't have a problem'
'Snow snow go away'
'Come again another day'
'Mummy wants to join us and play'
'Snow snow go away'
Excuse me
Yes
I am sorry
Long back taken this photo
- You want to know about this family? - You recognize this family
They have gone back to the other side of the village
'Venba, don't go so fast You'll fall down'
'That's how I will go!'
'Hey! Stop...stop'
'Venba'
'I hate you, Pavitra'
You'll find them there
Oh! The kids lost their mother Liza is no more
I don't remember much
I don't know what happened to the kids after that
'They still have their property here'
Now it's managed by some caretaker
I just don't know
'But I remember the girls' name'
'It was like Samba or Venba'
'But I know where the caretaker is'
'I can take you there'
Want to come along?
Right, come
Venba
This is the family I am searching
I came this far to hand over the responsibility
What happened?
This is me
My family
My mom
My house
Thank you for bringing this to me
I can handover the property to her
But before that there are some formalities to be done
Oh! Nothing complicated
I'll take care of the rest
'But you got to be a little patient'
I see...thank you
God bless you
Venba, look how strange life is!
Starting from 1 dot...
...travelling through twists and turns ends in some other dot
You are a traveller and I am a traveller
Our 10 day journey will be sweet memories
Life is...
...like a train journey
Anyhow all the best
I think my responsibility is over now
Today you are a millionaire's daughter
They seem like good people
I'm sure they will take good care of you
Please take care
Inform your sister
She will be happy
Let me return to my motherland
I feel like breathing in the scent of my soil
Anyhow, all the best
God bless you!
Bye
Take care
Om!
Om, how can you even think of...
...leaving me behind?
How can you leave me alone?
Who am I without you?
To the King of Twilight the other day
...didn't you ask me what I prayed for?
I'll tell you now
Look at me
Please look at me
'Love, affection, fondness, tenderness, attachment, desire, devotion...'
'...passion, rapport, love'
'Love...love'
I want your journey back
This was my wish
Without you, I have no life, Om
'Venba'
'There is a divine rapport between flute and music'
'Music gives identity to wind of course'
'After the music leaves the flute...'
'...there is no connection between flute and music'
'Relationship between a patient who wanted to commit suicide and a doctor'
'...is only treatment'
You are in the sunrise
I am in the sunset
You are on the threshold of life
I am near the edge of life
You are a new bird just popped out of an egg
I am a worn out tree
You should happily fly around...
...in this vast sky
Not perch on this worn out tree
I am-
Who am I to you?
Just a co passenger, that's all
Understand?
Om, who are you to me?
Father or mother? Elder or younger brother?
Elder or younger sister?
Grandfather or grandmother?
Girlfriend or boyfriend?
Kith or kin?
You are my whole world, Om
I don't get it, Om You gave me this life
If it wasn't for you I would've died long ago
Kill me, Om
Kill me
Please, kill me
'If you still don't have any attachment and cannot cherish your life here'
'On the 10th day I'll kill you with my own hands'
'Who am I?'
'Father?'
'Mother?'
'Brother, older or younger?'
'Sister, older or younger?'
'Friend?'
'Companion?'
'Venba'
'Whether I kill you or you commit suicide'
'Both of us have no such right at all'
'Our Mother Earth is enchanting'
'Rain is refreshing'
'Clouds decorate the sky inviting'
'Our land has a radiance Our people have substance'
'Flowers add color to our life'
'Only if you think everything has a beauty in essence'
'...you can face life with confidence'
'Life is a beautiful journey'
'Suicide is not the solution for your problems'
'I am returning to my motherland'
OM...!
'This IS my life'
'It is my breath of survival'
'I shall imprint my remaining journey in another novel soon'
'Respect Once More'
"Rain so refreshing and rare will shower on our earth with care"
"My roots will hereafter be watered by laughter"
"God of Rain blesses my land with lightning dancing hand in hand"
"Trickling down heart and mind filling joy in hollows unconfined"
subtitled by rekhs assisted by krish