DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DIVORCE CERTIFICATE
-Does failure make you happy? -No. How about I go kill myself right now?
Failure is not getting divorced, but staying in a relationship
that hurts me and my daughter just so no one gets mad at me.
Hayatt.
You're my only sister. Don't let our children do this to us.
Come to your senses and answer me.
Stop calling me! I have no sister!
Spare us, Areej. This is Dad's funeral.
I won't ask why you're fighting. I'm just worried about you two.
You only have each other.
Do you think that God would accept this?
Or your father? May he rest in peace.
-May he rest in peace. -May he rest in peace.
God bless my brother and sister. I see my late father in them.
That's it. What if your kids got divorced?
Go, Areej.
Fine.
My condolences.
Thank you, dear.
-Be strong. -With God's help.
May he rest in peace. Be strong.
CRASHING EID
-Hello? -Abdul Aziz.
-Bring the treadmill from the storeroom. -Yes, ma'am.
-Did he call the gardener? -Did you call the gardener?
-He'll come in the evening. -Okay.
When that treadmill is here, use it.
Don't turn it into a clothes rack like your dad did.
She must mention your dad in every sentence, mustn't she?
Yes, because he's the one who hangs his shumaghs on it, not me.
-Besides, where's my Eid gift? -You're too old for that.
-Yeah? Who are these 500 bills for? -For my family.
-And the 100 bills? -For my family, of course.
I'd object if I were you.
Or are you scared of her?
I love her And I love her family's hometown
-What's wrong? -She's too old for flirting, Dad.
Remember, you two are fasting.
Okay, I'll see you later.
-Yeah, take care. -Bye.
-Shall I write for you? -No, you have bad handwriting.
What are you doing?
Nothing. I'm going to Dad's.
I was just getting dressed.
Really? Again?
-Yes, I'm meeting a potential suitor. -A potential suitor?
-I'm surprised you fell for it. -Idiot.
I have Iftar at Grandma Hayatt's,
and it's Lina's birthday, Aunt Joud's daughter.
The most important thing is for you to be happy.
I know. You've told me a million times.
Yes, because I want my daughter to get along with her dad.
By the way, I like your special bond with Grandma.
Okay.
What will you wear?
Show me!
Mom.
I love you…
but I don't think you know the dress code at Dad's.
Oh yeah? And Grandma does?
Mom.
Our special bond--
Understand that you choose your clothes.
And I choose to wear what's appropriate for where I'm going.
-I want them to like me. -They won't even know who you are.
No one can tell you what to wear.
You eat what you like, and you wear what you like.
No, Mom. Grandpa says, "Eat what you like, and wear what pleases people."
Okay.
Call me when you get there.
Yeah, I'll call you once they lock me up in the room.
Mom, what are you doing? I'm going to be late.
You're not funny, stop it. Now is not the time.
You'll meet Baraa's mother at the center.
What if she asks me to buy her things?
Should I buy them?
No more provocation. Visits will take place at the center.
You won't contact her again.
Yes, Khaled. I already know that.
-Okay, when can I pick him up for Eid? -On the 29th of Ramadan.
Okay. Thanks, Khaled. Bye.
You know? I'm a man. I scare cats.
But women don't scare me.
PSYCHO
Are you sure you're not scared?
Listen to this song. It reminds me of Baraa.
I'm back, my precious love
To tell you that I can't take it anymore
No matter how far I've been from you
You've been with me in your heart…
Come on, they'll call for prayer soon.
Is that me, Grandma Hayatt?
No.
But there's a photo of you and your dad at the same place.
Really?
Where is it?
Maybe your mother has it.
How come he was convinced, and suddenly he turned against me?
What did he say?
That we're different.
-I know how to convince your mother. -Would it work on your dad?
Okay.
What does he mean by "different"?
How about you talk to your mother, heart-to-heart?
She doesn't have a heart.
Did you tell him that my family doesn't look down on you?
You have to tell him the truth, but don't tell him everything.
Tell him Mom is against because she's scared of her sister,
since I was married to my mother's sister's son, got it?
Are you going to reply?
I'll talk to him when he calms down.
-Where's Lamar? -She went to her dad's.
It's fine with me. I want her to see her dad.
Really?
Honestly, I'm worried they might not accept her.
They haven't seen her in a long time.
Really?
I hope we can have a girl like Lamar.
Or we could get a cat.
Razan.
Sameer, I'm 34 now.
If you want kids, we should work on it now.
Excuse me?
The check, please.
And this for takeaway, please.
I'll give it to Adul Aziz instead.
Layla!
-Your name is beautiful. -Thank you.
Peace be upon you, Razan.
And upon you too, Uncle.
What? Are you dying? Can't you wait?
Can't a person relax in the bathroom?
Are you sure that you want to marry?
That you want to marry me?
You or Dua Lipa.
Razan, I came all the way from London to marry you.
-Thank you, Layla. -What's this?
I would never give Abdul Aziz our leftovers.
Whatever. Listen--
No, it's fine. I'm not going to give him anything. Listen…
We're getting married, right now.
Really?
I ran, and four men were chasing me.
-That's delicious. -It's nice.
Really?
So, Lulu, how's life in London? Tell us.
It's horrible.
I'm kidding. It's good.
My friends say that schools there are mixed.
How old are your friends?
Yeah, that's true.
And do your friends visit you at home?
Don't you think that mixed schools are better?
It allows a girl to get familiar with boys at--
Where's Fatima? Did she eat or not?
Yes. I put her to bed.
Sweetie, London is not the same as here.
People there are not like us. They're a bit different from us.
I'll go get something from the kitchen.
Finish your food. I'll be right back.
Go on, eat.
No, life is not different.
What's right or wrong doesn't change, whether it's here or there.
Please, pour me some yogurt.
Thank you. And another one for Lina.
What about you, Auntie?
That's how Razan's family is.
-Always-- -Is the water cold enough?
See if the water is cold for her.
That's how Razan's family is.
-No rules, no-- -Layth?
Would you like some Vimto?
Pour another Vimto for Layth.
Their father was too lenient when they were kids.
When they grew up, they defied their parents.
That's because there's no real man in the house.
No, son, you're wrong.
The whole family, including my sister, is against Razan.
She's possessed by the devil and does whatever she wants.
If you cared about me, why have you never called?
The reason I let you go with her
is that I didn't want my daughter to be taken away from her mother.
And in return, look at how she raised you.
Don't blame me
For what I've become
Life has taken me
To an unwanted place
Don't fight with me
Just because I'm different
I'm just like you all
Suffering in silence
Hello? Peace be upon you. Is this Sheikh Khaled's number?
Sheikh Khaled? How do you know Khaled?
I don't know him. I got his number online. I need a marriage officiant.
A marriage officiant, huh?
Do you think I'm stupid? No one marries in Ramadan.
I do. Ramadan is a blessed month.
And since when do girls look for marriage officiants?
Listen, if you ever call here again, I swear I'll--
Go away, you!
What does that crazy woman want--
DAD
Just a minute.
Hello?
Hey, Razan. Where are you?
I took Sameer out for Iftar.
We're at a public place, surrounded by people.
Yes, I know, sweetie.
So, you're not going to let go of this idea?
Sweetie, listen.
My friend says that his wife's friend is a psychologist,
and she has a research center.
Hello? Razan?
Yes, Dad. I'm here.
Dad.
I don't want to work in a research department in some clinic.
I want my job, the one I have in London, which is university academic research.
I already have that exact job.
Sweetie, we're just worried about you. We want you nearby.
You stayed away too long. What if something happens to you there?
Dad, it won't matter if something happens to me.
When I was here and something happened to me, no one stood by me.
Anyway, I'm going to hang up. I have to go. Talk to you later.
I'M SAEED, A MARRIAGE OFFICIANT. FOR AN APPOINTMENT, SEND A MESSAGE.
I NEED AN APPOINTMENT RIGHT NOW.
Right now.
I found a marriage officiant.
Excuse us. We need two minutes, okay?
What do you mean "don't rush"?
I told you everyone else is busy with the Eid preparations.
Let's get married in the UK.
But we're at the officiant's house. Why wait? Have you changed your mind?
-No. -So?
-Okay. -Okay what?
Take my wife's abaya. Cover yourself with it.
Return it when you're done.
Is your family coming? Are the witnesses coming?
They must be on their way. Let me check.
I'm going to send you the location now. Come right away.
Okay, bye.
We need one more.
Who are you going to call?
-Hello? -Hello.
Sofyan, I need you urgently.
I'm on the treadmill. Is it shocking? Should I get off?
No. It's okay.
-You know what? Get off. -Where are you?
Sofyan, I'm with a marriage officiant.
I'm getting married right now and need witnesses. Come.
Help me, God.
-Hello? -Now, seriously? Where are you?
I'm at the officiant's. Can I send you the location?
Are you crazy?
Fine, just say you don't want to come.
-Hold the ladder. -I'm holding it.
-With both hands. -I am. Get it over with.
All right.
Let's see…
What's the matter?
-Your daughter. -What about her?
-She's getting married on her own. -What?
-No! -Hold the ladder, not me!
Why did you let go?
You hit my head!
I thought this issue was settled yesterday.
-Come on, let's go. -You gave her hope, didn't you?
Come on, Sofyan!
-You never learn, do you? -Hold the ladder.
It's the witness.
No father and no witnesses.
What kind of marriage is this?
-Dad, where are you going? -To get your sister from the officiant's.
Do you know his address?
Well, call your sister.
I have been. She's not answering.
-Call that idiot who's with her. -I don't have his number.
I don't know who's worse, your sister or your mother.
-Let's go inside. -No, I'm not going in there.
-Are you scared? -Of course not. What do you mean?
-Then come inside. -Okay, you go in first.
Do you have any advice for married couples, Sheikh?
Since you're already here, it's too late for advice.
Are you Indian?
Are you racist too?
No, sister.
"All men are equal, except in their faith."
We don't have time.
DAD
Because I'm the only one who's trying here, Sameer!
Brother, tell her to keep it down. My wife is in there.
-Should I try again? -Yeah.
Yes? What do you want now?
Rest assured, there was no marriage contract or anything else.
-Where are you going? -To get Lamar.
You're precious to me, but…
PSYCHO
I'm not answering you.
BARAA
Hey, buddy. How are you?
I don't want to go to the family center. Get me from Mom's, please.
The family center is nice.
No, I'm scared. I don't want to go.
Look, buddy. People at the center are sweet and nice.
They're going to like you. And I'll be there too.
No need to be scared. Okay?
Dad says that the center isn't scary.
Tell him, "I want to stay home."
-No. -Tell him that you're scared.
For God's sake, give him a break.
That's not acceptable. Enough with your crap.
-Let's hang up. -Leave the boy out of this--
What's wrong?
Did my car upset you in some way, or what?
Hey, hey, hey.
Didn't you like their food? Wasn't it good?
Want me to get you something yummy?
What's wrong?
Assalamu alykum wa rahmatu Allah.
O' God, I ask You to inspire me.
O' God, if You know…
that the marriage of my daughter Razan with Sameer
will be good for her,
then make it happen, and give her Your blessing.
And if You know that it's evil,
keep it away from her,
and keep her away from it.
And bring her the best, wherever it is.
Hey!
Come here!
Where did you come from?
From God we all come, and to Him we shall return.
I'm Mazara.
I saw the gate open,
so I came in.
Where's Abdul Aziz?
Brother, we're not supposed to be here. Let's go somewhere else.
Razan, will you talk to me?
Lamar?
What's wrong, sweetie? Are you okay?
I tried to call you, but then I got busy.
It's your fault. You made me live so far away, and now ask if I'm okay.
Why are you saying this?
Why did you make me live without Dad?
-I was always there for you. -How do you know? You have a father.
I need my dad in my life.
-I won't fight with my family like you. -I'm not fighting with my family.
So why did you make us live so far away?
So they wouldn't force the abaya on you?
There's not a single picture of me at Dad's house.
As if he never existed in my life.
Maybe it's better for me to go live with Dad, since you're so busy anyway.
I'm not busy. And you're the most important thing in my life.
-Peace be upon you. -And upon you too.
From Mrs. Mona.
Thank you.
STAY AWAY FROM MY DAUGHTER
Lamar.
Lamar, open the door. Let's talk.
Mom, stop it! Just leave me alone!
MEDICAL REPORT NAME: RAZAN HASSAN MAWRUTH
Lamar.
Open the door. It's me, Uncle Sofyan.
Look what I got you.
You want to play?
Come on. Get changed and follow me.
Ready?
What's wrong?
Play.
-Throw it. -Was Dad a good person?
-Come on, Lamar. Let's play basketball. -Answer me first.
He was okay, just like any father.
Show some ethics, girl. Come on, ready?
Are you going to play or not?
Was he good to Mom?
I don't know. I didn't live with them.
I know he used to hit her.
I told her not to marry Mazen.
But she insisted and married him.
The girl married her cousin. How could she have known?
Of course, Mr. Understanding.
You won't stop her.
You just want to be the loving and caring father
while I'm the bossy, controlling mother who doesn't care about her daughter's joy.
Mom is a control freak. She drives me crazy.
But that's not the problem. You decided to cancel our marriage.
No, I just said let's postpone it.
An hour ago, we were getting married, and now you want to postpone?
Make up your mind.
I'm sure I want to marry you, but… I am not wanted.
And you found the sum suitable.
Mother will never change.
You have to be sure you want me.
We can't fight every time my mother does something,
and then I have to convince you to stay together.
All married couples fight sometimes.
Did you beat up your wife and send her to the hospital?
-Of course not. -So, it's not okay.
No, it's not.
You're right. It's not okay.
Razan will never change.
If we refuse, she'll go to London.
We won't see her again.
Is this a threat? "Either you accept, or I leave"?
-You know her. Can't tell her what to do. -Maybe we should.
Mona, in all fairness, there's nothing wrong with the guy.
You're okay with your daughter marrying a Pakistani?
-He has a British passport. -My family isn't racist.
Mother isn't okay because she's scared of her sister.
You always lie to yourself.
You said were okay with Lamar seeing her dad,
-but it wasn't true. -What?
I'm okay with Lamar seeing her dad.
I'm totally okay with it.
This is a different story.
I'm talking to you about us, about our marriage.
Your mother doesn't want us to get married
because my parents are Pakistanis.
-That's the truth. -No.
My mother doesn't want us to get married
because she wants to make my life miserable.
Because she hates me.
For no reason. I don't know why. Ever since I was born.
Every time I fix things with my sister, Razan comes and ruins it.
-What do I say to Hayatt and Mazen? -Seriously?
She's no longer his wife.
Mona, you need to think about your daughter first.
Mona… Mona.
What did you do about it? Tell me you helped her.
What did Grandma do about it?
Your grandma made delicious sweets.
Your mother doesn't want any help.
She only does what she wants.
When they took you after the divorce, she nearly lost it.
We asked her to ease up a bit and to find a solution.
But she never listens. That's your mother.
Because she didn't have a lawyer like you?
Look, Lamar.
It's best you ask your mother these questions. Don't ask me.
It's no use asking any of you since you'll tell me lies.
Why didn't any of you think of me?
I should think about my daughter and maybe not marry.
It's hard to marry someone with kids.
Listen. I want a man who's sure he wants me and my daughter.
Not someone who turns my mother into an excuse.
How will you talk to your racist father?
He's a racist now?
Everyone does that.
Because… his real name is Sofyan.
It's confusing to have two people with the same name.
If Abdul Aziz wasn't a Pakistani, I bet that you wouldn't have cared.
I'm fighting with my family, with my daughter,
and with the world just to marry you.
And all you care about is why we gave Abdul Aziz a different name.
Maybe you don't even want to marry me.
I'm guessing you only said yes because I proposed.
Okay, so why didn't you propose to me?
It seems your father is right.
Marriage was a bad idea.
I think it's best you go back to London and marry a Pakistani woman…
I was looking for you.
I'm right here.
Sweetie, I want you to know
that we care more for your happiness than anyone else.
Sameer is a good guy.
You have my blessing.
Congratulations.
That girl is out of control.
He's British. And he's Muslim.
-They are from Pakistan. -You kept saying my son beat her.
And we both know that it was your daughter's fault.
-She let him hit her from the start. -Right.
She made us feel bad until he divorced her.
As a gesture of kindness, he granted you custody.
Because we're family, and we didn't want to upset you.
I don't want to upset you either.
She took her daughter and moved far away from him.
And now you want a stranger to raise her?
You're right, but you don't know how difficult Razan can be.
You are her mother.
Hayatt, don't let our children come between us.
Oh God.