WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:05.000 ..:: Presented By ZarFilm Website ::.. ‏.:: www.bolboljan.net ::. 00:01:40.760 --> 00:01:42.877 Beautiful items for sale. 00:01:43.880 --> 00:01:46.156 Anything written, anything read. 00:01:46.160 --> 00:01:49.790 Pashto and Dari. Beautiful items for sale. 00:01:55.920 --> 00:01:57.832 I saw you serve a woman! 00:01:58.240 --> 00:02:00.516 I saw you with my own eyes! - No, I... I... I didn't... 00:02:00.520 --> 00:02:02.159 - You were! I saw you! - Anything written, 00:02:02.160 --> 00:02:05.631 anything read. Pashto and Dari. Beautiful items for sale. 00:02:06.880 --> 00:02:08.155 Parvana... 00:02:10.280 --> 00:02:12.556 ...it's the only thing of value we have left. 00:02:12.560 --> 00:02:15.871 I never wore it. Not even once! 00:02:15.880 --> 00:02:18.111 Where would you wear it, Parvana? 00:02:19.360 --> 00:02:21.033 Let's continue your studies, all right? 00:02:21.040 --> 00:02:24.716 - Yes, Baba. - Now, what can you tell me 00:02:24.720 --> 00:02:27.235 about the Silk Road? 00:02:27.920 --> 00:02:29.832 The Silk Road... 00:02:29.840 --> 00:02:32.719 Baba, I can't remember 00:02:32.720 --> 00:02:34.439 about the Silk Road. 00:02:35.360 --> 00:02:37.511 Maybe if we think of it like a story, huh? 00:02:37.960 --> 00:02:39.519 Stories remain in our hearts 00:02:39.520 --> 00:02:41.079 even when all else is gone. 00:02:41.480 --> 00:02:43.995 Our people have always told stories 00:02:44.000 --> 00:02:46.435 from our very beginning, when we were Parthia 00:02:46.440 --> 00:02:48.033 and Khurasan. 00:02:50.520 --> 00:02:51.590 A fractured land 00:02:51.600 --> 00:02:53.717 in the claws of the Hindu Kush mountains, 00:02:54.360 --> 00:02:56.352 scorched by the fiery eyes 00:02:56.360 --> 00:02:58.113 of the northern deserts. 00:02:58.600 --> 00:03:01.035 Black rubble earth against ice peaks, 00:03:01.040 --> 00:03:04.033 our land was the petrified skeleton 00:03:04.040 --> 00:03:05.838 of a monster. 00:03:06.760 --> 00:03:08.080 We were Auriana, 00:03:08.360 --> 00:03:10.750 the land of the noble and honorable. 00:03:12.640 --> 00:03:14.518 We were a pathway to everywhere, 00:03:15.200 --> 00:03:17.715 carrying goods from east to west. 00:03:19.120 --> 00:03:23.114 We studied the stars and began to see order amidst the chaos. 00:03:24.080 --> 00:03:25.309 We were scientists, 00:03:25.320 --> 00:03:27.596 philosophers and storytellers. 00:03:28.120 --> 00:03:29.520 Questions sought answers 00:03:29.840 --> 00:03:31.115 and then more questions. 00:03:31.600 --> 00:03:34.479 We began to see our place in the universe, 00:03:35.480 --> 00:03:37.517 but we were at the edges of empires 00:03:37.520 --> 00:03:39.000 at war with each other 00:03:39.040 --> 00:03:41.999 as borders were defined and redefined 00:03:42.000 --> 00:03:44.390 over thousands of years. 00:03:46.160 --> 00:03:47.230 Of these mighty rulers 00:03:47.240 --> 00:03:49.960 came Cyrus the Great of Persia, 00:03:51.800 --> 00:03:53.280 then Alexander the Great 00:03:53.315 --> 00:03:54.396 of Macedon, 00:03:55.360 --> 00:03:57.716 then came the Mauryan Empire, 00:03:57.720 --> 00:04:00.838 Genghis Khan, and so on 00:04:00.840 --> 00:04:04.311 and so on. Each time there was bloodshed, 00:04:04.840 --> 00:04:07.435 and each time there were survivors. 00:04:08.040 --> 00:04:10.350 The pattern repeating itself endlessly. 00:04:14.320 --> 00:04:16.516 When I was young, Parvana, I knew 00:04:16.520 --> 00:04:19.354 what peace felt like here, in this city. 00:04:20.040 --> 00:04:21.713 Children went to school, 00:04:21.960 --> 00:04:23.633 women went to university; 00:04:24.040 --> 00:04:26.600 all the empires forgot about us... 00:04:27.120 --> 00:04:28.395 for a while, at least. 00:04:29.600 --> 00:04:30.954 But it did not last. 00:04:31.640 --> 00:04:34.075 The ground became weak under our feet, 00:04:34.720 --> 00:04:36.439 always uncertain. 00:04:37.160 --> 00:04:38.674 First came a coup d'état, 00:04:38.680 --> 00:04:41.434 then an invasion, then a civil war. 00:04:43.000 --> 00:04:44.229 In the chaos, 00:04:44.280 --> 00:04:47.352 some looked to those who might restore order... 00:04:49.040 --> 00:04:50.235 but at a great cost. 00:04:50.480 --> 00:04:53.757 We have determined specific dignity for women! 00:04:53.760 --> 00:04:55.592 Women should not go outside 00:04:55.600 --> 00:04:58.069 and attract unnecessary attention! 00:04:58.120 --> 00:04:59.998 If a woman shows herself, 00:05:00.000 --> 00:05:02.605 she will be cursed by Islamic Sharia 00:05:02.640 --> 00:05:04.757 and should never expect to go to heaven. 00:05:04.960 --> 00:05:06.872 Everything changes, Parvana. 00:05:07.760 --> 00:05:09.797 Stories remind us of that. 00:05:14.000 --> 00:05:14.592 Parvana? 00:05:15.600 --> 00:05:16.750 Were you listening at all? 00:05:16.800 --> 00:05:17.790 Yes, Baba. 00:05:18.320 --> 00:05:19.685 Why don't you tell me 00:05:19.720 --> 00:05:22.155 about our nomadic ancestors 00:05:22.160 --> 00:05:23.913 and their hills of gold? 00:05:25.600 --> 00:05:26.477 Well? 00:05:26.920 --> 00:05:28.718 2,000 years ago... 00:05:29.680 --> 00:05:30.716 Yes? 00:05:30.720 --> 00:05:32.996 2,000 years ago... 00:05:33.960 --> 00:05:36.350 there was a Bactrian princess 00:05:36.360 --> 00:05:39.159 who had a crown... 00:05:39.160 --> 00:05:42.198 - And? - And... 00:05:42.480 --> 00:05:43.709 - Parvana? - Away! 00:05:44.000 --> 00:05:46.390 Keep away from my things! Go away! 00:05:46.680 --> 00:05:48.831 I said go away you silly dog! 00:05:48.920 --> 00:05:51.799 Hey! Hey, you! What do you think you're doing? 00:05:51.920 --> 00:05:53.320 Why is this girl shouting? 00:05:53.560 --> 00:05:55.438 She is only a child. She meant nothing by it. 00:05:55.440 --> 00:05:57.238 She's drawing attention to herself! 00:05:57.240 --> 00:05:59.277 She should be at home, not displaying herself 00:05:59.280 --> 00:06:00.999 in the market. - I have no son at home 00:06:01.000 --> 00:06:03.276 except an infant. I need my daughter to help me. 00:06:03.280 --> 00:06:06.034 Stand up when we talk to you! I said stand up. 00:06:12.920 --> 00:06:14.673 I know you. - Yes, Idrees. 00:06:15.000 --> 00:06:17.276 I was your teacher once. You were a good student. 00:06:17.280 --> 00:06:19.476 You wasted my time, teaching me things of no worth. 00:06:20.080 --> 00:06:21.230 I have joined theTaliban 00:06:21.240 --> 00:06:23.596 and now I fight the enemies of Islam. 00:06:23.600 --> 00:06:25.353 Well if I am an enemy, 00:06:25.360 --> 00:06:28.273 then for my sins, God has taken my leg. 00:06:28.320 --> 00:06:29.913 Are you making fun of me, old man? 00:06:29.920 --> 00:06:33.152 I lost my leg in the war. The war we fought together. 00:06:33.680 --> 00:06:34.591 How old is the girl? 00:06:35.080 --> 00:06:36.833 - Idrees... - She is a child. 00:06:36.920 --> 00:06:39.594 She's old enough to marry! I'll be looking for a wife soon. 00:06:39.720 --> 00:06:41.393 She's already been promised to someone. 00:06:41.400 --> 00:06:43.278 Well, she should cover herself properly! 00:06:43.280 --> 00:06:44.953 Maybe you should stop looking at her. 00:06:44.960 --> 00:06:48.317 - What did you say to me? - I said, "Stop looking at her!" 00:06:48.320 --> 00:06:49.685 - I can have you killed! - Idrees... 00:06:49.720 --> 00:06:51.916 - You watch what you say! - That's enough! Come on! 00:06:54.240 --> 00:06:56.391 Are you all right? 00:06:56.400 --> 00:06:57.959 Yes, Baba. 00:06:58.360 --> 00:07:01.797 That's my girl. Let's go home now. 00:07:17.680 --> 00:07:18.591 Parvana? 00:07:20.080 --> 00:07:21.275 You told that boy 00:07:21.280 --> 00:07:24.990 I was promised to someone. Am I getting married? 00:07:25.560 --> 00:07:27.711 Of course not! You are still a child. 00:07:27.920 --> 00:07:30.037 I want you playing and telling stories. 00:07:30.120 --> 00:07:31.554 I'm too old for that now. 00:07:31.880 --> 00:07:33.473 Too old for stories? 00:07:33.480 --> 00:07:35.199 You've always loved stories. 00:07:35.200 --> 00:07:36.714 What's the use? 00:07:49.080 --> 00:07:52.039 I'll have a word with Mama-jan and we'll sort it all out. 00:07:52.040 --> 00:07:53.633 Please don't mention the dress. 00:07:59.600 --> 00:08:01.478 ...then I'll never hear the end of it. 00:08:01.760 --> 00:08:04.235 - The end of what? - Nothing, Mama-jan. 00:08:04.270 --> 00:08:06.710 We're not selling Parvana's good dress! 00:08:06.720 --> 00:08:09.110 Baba! That's not what I meant. 00:08:09.120 --> 00:08:11.112 We need the money, Baba. 00:08:11.120 --> 00:08:13.032 Well, we'll hold off for a bit. 00:08:13.040 --> 00:08:14.793 I think business will pick up. 00:08:15.400 --> 00:08:16.685 If business picks up, 00:08:16.720 --> 00:08:19.155 then we won't have to sell it. Sure, when the sky 00:08:19.160 --> 00:08:22.119 is fallen and the earth is hard. We will have to sell it soon. 00:08:22.120 --> 00:08:24.112 Well, what about a little story 00:08:24.120 --> 00:08:27.477 before dinner and we'll forget all about dresses for a while? 00:08:27.480 --> 00:08:29.995 Maybe Parvana would like to read something for us. 00:08:30.000 --> 00:08:32.959 Not right now, Mama-jan. I'm tired. 00:08:32.960 --> 00:08:35.634 - She's not a child anymore, she tells me. 00:08:35.640 --> 00:08:37.916 So, she doesn't like stories. 00:08:37.920 --> 00:08:41.072 Don't be in such a hurry to grow up, my sweet girl. 00:08:41.080 --> 00:08:44.073 It might not be all that you expect. 00:08:44.080 --> 00:08:47.118 We're out of water. You didn't bring enough this morning. 00:08:47.120 --> 00:08:49.316 There's half a bucket by the door! 00:08:49.320 --> 00:08:51.471 When I was young enough to fetch water, 00:08:51.480 --> 00:08:54.075 the buckets were never empty. - Hey! 00:08:54.080 --> 00:08:56.037 - Girls, stop it! - Either you go out 00:08:56.040 --> 00:08:57.997 and get more water after dinner, 00:08:58.000 --> 00:09:00.640 or you can wash Zaki's dirty diapers. 00:09:00.720 --> 00:09:01.756 How are you feeling? 00:09:01.760 --> 00:09:05.071 Better... now that you're here. 00:09:06.080 --> 00:09:08.720 Maybe if you didn't wash your hair so much, we wouldn't 00:09:08.755 --> 00:09:11.110 run out so quickly, eh? - Parvana... 00:09:11.120 --> 00:09:13.271 You should have some respect. 00:09:13.280 --> 00:09:14.794 Why don't you eat? 00:09:14.960 --> 00:09:17.565 Hm? Things always look better 00:09:17.600 --> 00:09:19.910 when your belly is full. - Yes, Mother. 00:09:30.880 --> 00:09:31.597 Zaki! Zaki! 00:09:31.680 --> 00:09:33.399 Wait 'til I pull up your sleeves! 00:09:33.400 --> 00:09:35.710 No, Mama-jan! No, Mama-jan! 00:09:35.800 --> 00:09:37.792 There. There you go. 00:09:38.160 --> 00:09:40.277 Don't eat all the raisins, Parvana. 00:09:40.720 --> 00:09:42.951 Leave them for Zaki. - Why don't you give him 00:09:42.960 --> 00:09:45.191 that big raisin on your chin, Soraya? 00:09:45.200 --> 00:09:47.556 Oh, but it's not a raisin. 00:09:47.560 --> 00:09:50.234 It's a big, hairy mole. 00:09:50.880 --> 00:09:52.155 Parvana... 00:09:52.160 --> 00:09:55.073 Apologize to Soraya. 00:09:57.560 --> 00:09:58.880 Parvana. 00:10:05.240 --> 00:10:05.718 He's in there! 00:10:06.360 --> 00:10:07.032 I saw him! 00:10:07.400 --> 00:10:08.959 If there are women present... - Baba? 00:10:09.320 --> 00:10:11.312 ...cover yourselves now! 00:10:12.680 --> 00:10:15.514 That's the man! An enemy of Islam! 00:10:15.680 --> 00:10:16.955 He's got forbidden books and 00:10:16.960 --> 00:10:18.474 he's teaching the women with them! 00:10:20.200 --> 00:10:22.317 Nurullah Alisai! You must 00:10:22.320 --> 00:10:25.631 come with us quietly, or it will be worse for you! 00:10:25.760 --> 00:10:26.716 Baba! 00:10:26.720 --> 00:10:29.110 - You can't take him! - Baba! 00:10:29.120 --> 00:10:32.909 Mama-jan! 00:10:33.680 --> 00:10:35.114 Where is he being taken? 00:10:35.880 --> 00:10:37.325 To prison. 00:10:37.360 --> 00:10:40.034 They'll teach him a good lesson in Pul-e-Charkhi. 00:10:42.200 --> 00:10:44.715 Baba! 00:11:06.720 --> 00:11:07.597 Mama-jan? 00:11:08.520 --> 00:11:10.273 Can I light the lamp? 00:11:10.280 --> 00:11:12.476 Hush, Parvana. 00:11:12.760 --> 00:11:13.989 You'll wake Zaki. 00:11:14.040 --> 00:11:15.759 But if they let Baba go, 00:11:15.760 --> 00:11:18.070 he'll need the light in the window to see home. 00:11:18.800 --> 00:11:20.996 How could he come home? He doesn't even have his stick 00:11:21.000 --> 00:11:22.229 to walk with. 00:11:24.120 --> 00:11:25.520 Now, go back to sleep. 00:11:26.400 --> 00:11:27.311 It will be all right. 00:11:27.320 --> 00:11:30.438 How do you know that, Mama-jan? How do you know? 00:11:30.440 --> 00:11:33.399 Be quiet, Parvana. She has enough to worry about. 00:11:45.480 --> 00:11:48.040 Hey! Zaki! Stop it! 00:11:48.840 --> 00:11:49.637 Get up, Par vana. 00:11:49.640 --> 00:11:52.474 Stop laying around. - Why? What's going on? 00:11:52.480 --> 00:11:54.233 You and I are going to find Baba. 00:11:54.240 --> 00:11:56.152 The boy said he was being taken 00:11:56.160 --> 00:11:57.992 to Pul-e-Charkhi prison, so that's where we are going. 00:11:58.000 --> 00:12:00.071 We can't go outside without Baba! 00:12:00.120 --> 00:12:02.635 Soraya is writing a letter for the prison governor to protest 00:12:02.640 --> 00:12:04.632 Nurullah's arrest and ask for his release. 00:12:04.640 --> 00:12:05.676 At least I can give them that. 00:12:05.680 --> 00:12:07.717 Mama-jan, it's not allowed! 00:12:07.720 --> 00:12:09.552 We might be all right if we don't draw attention 00:12:09.560 --> 00:12:11.472 to ourselves. - But we can't... 00:12:11.480 --> 00:12:14.279 Come on, Parvana. And bring Baba's walking stick. 00:12:14.280 --> 00:12:15.509 We have to get going. 00:12:25.520 --> 00:12:26.397 Mama! 00:12:47.560 --> 00:12:48.994 Hey! 00:12:49.000 --> 00:12:50.229 Hey, you! 00:12:53.560 --> 00:12:56.758 Salaam. Can you tell me the way to Pul-e-Charkhi? 00:12:57.080 --> 00:12:58.070 Salaam. 00:12:58.880 --> 00:13:01.952 It's east. Past the river. But it's a long way. 00:13:01.960 --> 00:13:04.429 - Thank you, sir. - Listen, go through 00:13:04.440 --> 00:13:06.477 the old town or you will be caught. 00:13:28.240 --> 00:13:31.074 Why are you out here by yourself? Where is your husband? 00:13:31.160 --> 00:13:32.913 - I... I have no choice! - It's not permitted to be 00:13:32.920 --> 00:13:35.037 out here without your husband or your brother. 00:13:35.040 --> 00:13:36.156 I am sorry, I know... 00:13:36.160 --> 00:13:38.277 - Do you understand? - I am bringing a letter 00:13:38.280 --> 00:13:40.078 protesting my husband's arrest... - Just go home! 00:13:40.080 --> 00:13:41.878 - No! - What do you mean, "no"? 00:13:41.880 --> 00:13:44.236 - This is Nurullah Alisai, my husband. He was arrested 00:13:44.240 --> 00:13:47.039 last night with no charges... - Photographs are forbidden! 00:13:47.040 --> 00:13:49.032 - What are you doing, showing me a photograph? 00:13:49.040 --> 00:13:51.111 Out here, by yourself?! - There is no one in my house 00:13:51.120 --> 00:13:52.918 except for children! I need to... - You have no business out here! 00:13:52.920 --> 00:13:55.276 Do you understand? - ...find out about my husband! 00:13:55.320 --> 00:13:57.551 Just go home! Immediately! 00:13:58.200 --> 00:14:00.078 You're looking for trouble now! 00:14:09.920 --> 00:14:12.594 You are insulting your husband! You are an insult to your race! 00:14:12.600 --> 00:14:14.353 I need to find out what happened to him! 00:14:14.360 --> 00:14:16.317 I need to find... - SHUT UP! 00:14:33.040 --> 00:14:35.236 Going to the prison will change nothing. 00:14:35.920 --> 00:14:38.196 If you make trouble like this, 00:14:38.200 --> 00:14:41.238 your husband will be punished severely for your insolence. 00:14:42.320 --> 00:14:44.391 And if I find you out here again by yourself, 00:14:44.400 --> 00:14:46.153 I will arrest you. 00:14:47.080 --> 00:14:48.150 Now go. 00:14:54.960 --> 00:14:56.616 Mama-jan? 00:14:56.651 --> 00:14:58.272 Take me home. 00:16:05.520 --> 00:16:07.910 Shh! Go get water, Parvana. 00:16:07.920 --> 00:16:09.354 We have none left. 00:16:09.640 --> 00:16:12.633 Come on! 00:16:44.480 --> 00:16:46.278 What are you up to?! 00:16:47.760 --> 00:16:49.592 Get out of here! They'll see you! 00:16:50.640 --> 00:16:52.040 Hey, stop! 00:17:00.120 --> 00:17:02.351 Through here! 00:17:02.360 --> 00:17:05.114 Stop! 00:17:05.120 --> 00:17:09.194 Where did that boy go? Did you see? Did you see?! 00:17:10.360 --> 00:17:11.840 Hey, you! Girl! 00:17:12.040 --> 00:17:14.953 Hey! Come on! - Forget about her! 00:17:19.080 --> 00:17:22.357 Parvana, this is only half a bucket. 00:17:22.360 --> 00:17:24.238 Couldn't you fill them up all the way? 00:17:24.240 --> 00:17:26.152 - Mama-jan! - Zaki! Shh! 00:17:26.160 --> 00:17:28.720 - Don't wake her. - Hush, Zaki! 00:17:31.680 --> 00:17:33.478 - Soothe him, Parvana! - Mama-jan... 00:17:34.360 --> 00:17:37.194 - Tell him a story. - Mama... 00:17:37.320 --> 00:17:39.835 One time, in the distant past, 00:17:39.840 --> 00:17:42.116 there was a little village at the foot 00:17:42.120 --> 00:17:45.750 of the Hindu Kush mountains. - I want Mama-jan... 00:17:45.760 --> 00:17:49.231 - Shh! Listen! The villagers had just managed 00:17:49.240 --> 00:17:51.197 to gather precious seeds 00:17:51.200 --> 00:17:53.078 and so there was dancing 00:17:53.080 --> 00:17:55.470 and singing and laughing and eating. 00:17:55.760 --> 00:17:57.513 Everyone was happy! 00:17:58.040 --> 00:18:00.032 Especially for one boy 00:18:00.040 --> 00:18:01.997 who danced and sang and laughed 00:18:02.000 --> 00:18:04.276 and ate more than anyone else. 00:18:19.520 --> 00:18:21.830 While the villagers were dancing and singing 00:18:21.840 --> 00:18:25.277 and laughing and eating, monsters were coming. 00:18:32.240 --> 00:18:34.152 The monsters frightened the donkeys 00:18:34.160 --> 00:18:35.913 and ate the trees. 00:18:39.680 --> 00:18:41.637 They stole the most precious thing 00:18:41.640 --> 00:18:43.393 in the whole village, 00:18:44.400 --> 00:18:46.437 the seeds for next year's crop. 00:18:49.720 --> 00:18:51.871 And they ran back to the Hindu Kush mountains 00:18:51.880 --> 00:18:53.837 where their master lived, 00:18:53.840 --> 00:18:56.878 the dreadful Elephant King with spikes for tusks! 00:18:56.880 --> 00:19:00.760 GROAR! GROAR! 00:19:00.795 --> 00:19:02.672 GROAR! 00:19:03.000 --> 00:19:04.753 GROAR! 00:19:05.440 --> 00:19:07.193 GROAR! 00:19:08.600 --> 00:19:09.750 Mama-jan! 00:19:34.400 --> 00:19:36.551 Ooh, Zaki! Ooh! 00:19:39.080 --> 00:19:41.037 Please eat, Mama-jan. 00:19:41.040 --> 00:19:44.670 You'll feel better when your belly is full. 00:20:02.160 --> 00:20:04.391 There's hardly any food left. 00:20:05.280 --> 00:20:07.511 I'll go to the market. 00:20:18.800 --> 00:20:21.269 - Salaam. - Salaam. 12 oranges, please. 00:20:22.240 --> 00:20:23.560 100 afghani. 00:20:24.960 --> 00:20:26.314 Thank you. 00:20:29.080 --> 00:20:30.355 Salaam. How much 00:20:30.360 --> 00:20:32.158 for six apples, please? 00:20:32.160 --> 00:20:34.550 Salaam, child. I can't serve you. 00:20:34.760 --> 00:20:37.673 But sir... can I please have six apples? 00:20:37.680 --> 00:20:39.034 Get your father to buy food for you. 00:20:39.040 --> 00:20:40.838 My father's been taken. 00:20:40.840 --> 00:20:43.514 I'm sorry. Maybe come back later. 00:21:06.560 --> 00:21:09.359 - ...literally stolen. - But, you know... 00:21:09.394 --> 00:21:12.159 Salaam! Can I have a kilo of rice, please? 00:21:14.000 --> 00:21:15.832 Salaam! - Hey, you! 00:21:16.080 --> 00:21:19.915 Girl! Hey, stop! 00:21:22.720 --> 00:21:24.393 Stop when I tell you! 00:21:32.440 --> 00:21:32.918 GO! 00:21:33.400 --> 00:21:34.550 GO HOME! 00:21:37.720 --> 00:21:38.710 I dropped the bag. 00:21:38.720 --> 00:21:40.598 - Hush. - I lost the money. 00:21:40.600 --> 00:21:42.876 - Keep your head back. - I can get the water, though. 00:21:42.880 --> 00:21:44.758 Shh. Don't worry about that now. 00:21:45.720 --> 00:21:47.313 I saved you a piece of naan. 00:21:47.760 --> 00:21:49.035 I'll heat it up for you 00:21:49.040 --> 00:21:51.271 so it's nice and fresh. All right? 00:22:12.480 --> 00:22:14.278 What are we going to do? 00:22:14.280 --> 00:22:17.079 - I don't know. - Maybe if I go out early, 00:22:17.080 --> 00:22:20.152 before it's crowded? - It won't work, Parvana. 00:22:20.160 --> 00:22:22.629 Market sellers won't risk getting in trouble 00:22:22.640 --> 00:22:24.120 for serving you. 00:22:24.600 --> 00:22:26.956 Mama-jan has cousins in Mazar-e-Sharif. 00:22:26.960 --> 00:22:28.792 I could write to them for help. 00:22:28.800 --> 00:22:30.951 But we've never even met them. 00:22:30.960 --> 00:22:32.952 How do you know they will help? 00:22:32.960 --> 00:22:35.156 We need food now. 00:24:21.200 --> 00:24:22.520 These were your brothers' clothes. 00:24:23.000 --> 00:24:25.913 They will be big, but we can take them up a bit. 00:24:27.480 --> 00:24:29.039 Do I look like a boy? 00:24:30.360 --> 00:24:32.158 You look like Sulayman. 00:24:33.040 --> 00:24:34.952 So much like him. - Mama-jan. 00:24:34.960 --> 00:24:36.792 He was such a good boy. 00:24:37.720 --> 00:24:38.756 Not much older 00:24:38.760 --> 00:24:41.070 than you are now... 00:24:41.080 --> 00:24:43.072 Shh. 00:24:43.080 --> 00:24:44.753 It's all right, Mama-jan. 00:24:45.640 --> 00:24:46.756 Parvana is going to the market 00:24:46.760 --> 00:24:48.752 for food and water. 00:24:48.760 --> 00:24:51.832 It's the only way, Mama-jan. We have nothing left. 00:25:12.200 --> 00:25:15.432 All these juices are warm! I don't want warm juice... 00:25:38.080 --> 00:25:39.833 Buy some bracelets! 00:25:43.000 --> 00:25:44.719 That's what I said! But you know... 00:25:44.840 --> 00:25:46.115 - Salaam! - What is this? 00:25:46.240 --> 00:25:49.119 Salaam! Excuse me! Salaam! 00:25:49.120 --> 00:25:51.794 Salaam! Salaam! Come inside, boy! 00:25:52.040 --> 00:25:53.633 I'm not going to deliver, am I? 00:25:57.920 --> 00:25:59.434 But you know how it goes, right? 00:26:02.600 --> 00:26:04.159 Well then, let's hear it! 00:26:05.720 --> 00:26:06.597 I need a kilo of rice, 00:26:06.600 --> 00:26:09.160 half kilo lentils and a small amount of raisins. 00:26:10.320 --> 00:26:12.073 A small amount? 00:26:12.240 --> 00:26:14.357 Ha ha! Should I go by my imagination? 00:26:15.000 --> 00:26:17.435 - Yes. - Not very bright, 00:26:17.520 --> 00:26:19.273 this one! Ha ha ha ha! 00:26:19.480 --> 00:26:22.040 Poor iron won't make a sharp sword! 00:26:22.080 --> 00:26:23.309 Ha ha ha ha! 00:26:23.320 --> 00:26:25.710 Look at him smiling! Ha ha ha ha ha! 00:26:25.720 --> 00:26:29.236 Little guy doesn't even know when he's being made fun of! 00:26:29.360 --> 00:26:31.920 Thank you! Thank you very, very much. 00:26:53.400 --> 00:26:54.914 You're spilling the tea. 00:26:54.920 --> 00:26:56.912 Oh. Sorry, Uncle. 00:27:02.240 --> 00:27:04.197 - AH! - Who are you and why were 00:27:04.200 --> 00:27:06.237 you staring at me? - I... 00:27:06.240 --> 00:27:07.959 - What is your name? - My name? 00:27:07.960 --> 00:27:10.270 - I know you from somewhere! - No! I wasn't... 00:27:10.280 --> 00:27:12.476 - "Wasn't" what? - I... you don't know me! 00:27:12.480 --> 00:27:14.870 - I do know you. - No! 00:27:14.880 --> 00:27:17.759 - I do know you! You're Parvana! - I'm not! 00:27:17.760 --> 00:27:20.320 - I am Shauzia! Remember? From school? 00:27:21.400 --> 00:27:22.390 Shauzia? 00:27:22.400 --> 00:27:25.120 - I had long hair then, but... so did you. 00:27:25.155 --> 00:27:27.157 - Deliwar? - Don't tell anyone. 00:27:27.160 --> 00:27:29.152 Here's your cap. 00:27:30.160 --> 00:27:32.311 You need to get a boy's name so you don't hesitate 00:27:32.320 --> 00:27:34.277 next time somebody asks you. - Deliwar! 00:27:34.280 --> 00:27:37.557 - I am Deliwar now. It means brave. 00:27:37.560 --> 00:27:39.552 - Where are you? - I... I have to run. 00:27:40.440 --> 00:27:41.715 It was good to see you! 00:27:44.560 --> 00:27:45.755 Deliwar... 00:27:46.920 --> 00:27:48.639 Mama-jan, please sit down. 00:27:48.640 --> 00:27:50.871 It will be curfew soon. What if she's not back by then? 00:27:50.880 --> 00:27:52.997 She's fine, I'm... 00:27:53.000 --> 00:27:54.992 Who's hungry?! 00:27:55.720 --> 00:27:56.676 Parvana! 00:27:56.680 --> 00:27:59.479 Praise Allah! He has returned you to me! 00:28:00.560 --> 00:28:02.756 Mama-jan, you're squashing the naan! 00:28:02.880 --> 00:28:04.633 It smells delicious, Parvana. 00:28:12.640 --> 00:28:13.960 Zaki... 00:28:18.400 --> 00:28:20.312 It's me. See? 00:28:22.320 --> 00:28:25.074 I bought them especially for you. 00:28:28.920 --> 00:28:30.639 Parvana? 00:28:30.640 --> 00:28:32.836 If you run out and get some water, he'll get used 00:28:32.840 --> 00:28:34.832 to you by the time you come back. 00:28:34.840 --> 00:28:36.285 But I'm tired. 00:28:36.320 --> 00:28:39.040 Hurry on, Parvana. It's almost curfew. 00:29:07.400 --> 00:29:09.995 You look so much like him. 00:29:10.000 --> 00:29:11.753 Go change Sulayman's clothes 00:29:11.760 --> 00:29:13.672 or you'll get them dirty. 00:29:13.680 --> 00:29:15.319 They are already dirty. 00:29:24.120 --> 00:29:25.599 Elephant! 00:29:25.634 --> 00:29:27.079 What? 00:29:27.080 --> 00:29:30.471 He wants you to continue your story about the elephant. 00:29:31.680 --> 00:29:32.511 Elephant! 00:29:32.520 --> 00:29:34.876 Well, um... 00:29:35.280 --> 00:29:38.239 ...in the village, under the Hindu Kush mountains, 00:29:38.240 --> 00:29:41.995 the poor villagers cried bitter tears. 00:29:43.120 --> 00:29:43.997 They did not know 00:29:44.000 --> 00:29:47.232 what they would do without their precious bag of seeds. 00:29:48.320 --> 00:29:50.437 They would have nothing to sow come next spring, 00:29:50.440 --> 00:29:52.965 and nothing to eat come next winter. 00:29:53.000 --> 00:29:56.755 But the boy, he did not cry bitter tears. 00:29:57.200 --> 00:29:59.556 He looked toward the mountain and he shouted... 00:29:59.680 --> 00:30:01.239 I am not afraid of you, 00:30:01.240 --> 00:30:05.075 big, spiky, bad Elephant King! 00:30:11.560 --> 00:30:12.550 Well... 00:30:12.560 --> 00:30:14.836 maybe he was a little bit afraid. 00:30:14.840 --> 00:30:18.470 He told the villagers who had been weeping bitter tears 00:30:18.480 --> 00:30:21.757 that he would get the bag of seeds back before spring. 00:30:21.760 --> 00:30:24.719 I will get the bag of seeds back before spring! 00:30:24.720 --> 00:30:27.315 But they laughed! 00:30:27.320 --> 00:30:29.835 They laughed and laughed because he was a child 00:30:29.840 --> 00:30:33.993 and not a great warrior. Yet the boy repeated his promise. 00:30:34.360 --> 00:30:36.033 I will I get 00:30:36.040 --> 00:30:38.635 the bag of seeds back before spring! 00:30:38.640 --> 00:30:41.599 And he left the village to the sound of the elephant king's 00:30:41.600 --> 00:30:43.831 roars ahead of him. 00:31:16.680 --> 00:31:19.036 Mama-jan! Now that I'm a boy, 00:31:19.040 --> 00:31:21.475 we can go to the prison and find Baba! 00:31:21.480 --> 00:31:24.075 No, Parvana. We can't do that. 00:31:24.920 --> 00:31:26.036 - Why not? - Shh! 00:31:26.040 --> 00:31:28.509 It's not that simple, Parvana. 00:31:28.520 --> 00:31:30.159 But we have to try! 00:31:30.560 --> 00:31:32.870 - There's nothing we can do. - That's not true! 00:31:32.880 --> 00:31:35.759 Stop it, Parvana! You're upsetting her! 00:31:45.080 --> 00:31:47.117 Hey! Hey! I told you to stop! 00:31:47.152 --> 00:31:49.154 Why do you keep running?! 00:31:49.160 --> 00:31:50.719 You should have stopped when we told you! 00:31:50.720 --> 00:31:53.189 Where is your burqa? Why are you dressed 00:31:53.200 --> 00:31:55.795 like this outside your house? - My husband took my burqa! 00:31:55.800 --> 00:31:57.792 I needed to buy medicine! 00:31:57.800 --> 00:31:59.553 Why did your husband not get it for you? 00:31:59.560 --> 00:32:02.678 - Because she's a girl! My baby is a girl! - He should be punished for 00:32:02.680 --> 00:32:04.637 letting you outside like this! - Please, please, please! No! 00:32:04.640 --> 00:32:08.111 You have to take the punishment! 00:32:09.480 --> 00:32:12.200 STAY INSIDE WHEREYOU BELONG! 00:32:30.160 --> 00:32:33.119 Deliwar! DELIWAR! 00:32:34.880 --> 00:32:36.872 Well, have you remembered your name yet? 00:32:37.600 --> 00:32:39.557 I don't think I can go on like this. 00:32:39.560 --> 00:32:41.597 Too bad. I could use some help. 00:32:46.640 --> 00:32:47.915 I saw something. 00:32:47.920 --> 00:32:49.798 What do you want me to say? 00:32:49.800 --> 00:32:52.554 - I should have helped. - You'd have helped yourself 00:32:52.560 --> 00:32:54.631 to a good whipping, that's all. - But I'm not a boy! 00:32:54.640 --> 00:32:57.519 - You're not a boy; you're not a girl. Now, I need a helper 00:32:57.520 --> 00:32:59.477 because this tray is too heavy. Will you help? 00:33:00.680 --> 00:33:02.194 Scratch my nose, quickly! 00:33:02.280 --> 00:33:03.760 If I let go of the tray, the strap will break! 00:33:05.080 --> 00:33:06.196 That's better. 00:33:06.200 --> 00:33:08.112 - Aatish. - What? 00:33:08.120 --> 00:33:10.635 I remembered my name. It's Aatish. 00:33:10.640 --> 00:33:12.996 - That's not really a name. - It means fire. 00:33:13.000 --> 00:33:15.390 I know what it means but it's still not a name. 00:33:16.920 --> 00:33:18.718 Then it suits me fine. 00:33:18.720 --> 00:33:20.871 I'll call you Aatish then. 00:33:21.680 --> 00:33:24.240 When you're a boy, you can go anywhere you like, 00:33:24.275 --> 00:33:27.677 Aatish Khan! 00:33:35.280 --> 00:33:36.350 Where are we going? 00:33:37.200 --> 00:33:38.395 You'll see. 00:33:54.040 --> 00:33:55.759 What if someone sees us? 00:33:56.200 --> 00:33:57.793 I usually just pretend I work here. 00:33:58.360 --> 00:34:00.636 If you look like you believe it, then they will too. 00:34:01.960 --> 00:34:04.111 See? We're cleaners. 00:34:36.320 --> 00:34:37.834 What are you waiting for? 00:34:37.840 --> 00:34:39.797 It's either ours or the mice eat it. 00:34:40.160 --> 00:34:42.117 I need to find a way to see my baba. 00:34:42.680 --> 00:34:44.125 You can have mine if you like. 00:34:44.160 --> 00:34:46.356 I don't want him. - My father was taken 00:34:46.360 --> 00:34:49.159 to prison and we've heard nothing of him since. 00:34:49.160 --> 00:34:51.072 They won't let you see him, Parvana. 00:34:51.080 --> 00:34:52.912 - But I'm a boy now! - It doesn't make a difference. 00:34:52.920 --> 00:34:54.877 They'll keep him or let him go, but there's nothing you can do 00:34:54.880 --> 00:34:57.156 about it. - You don't know that! 00:34:57.840 --> 00:34:59.274 I'm sorry. 00:34:59.280 --> 00:35:01.351 It's just the way it is. 00:35:03.920 --> 00:35:06.151 There might be a way, but... 00:35:06.160 --> 00:35:08.470 you'll need lots of money. 00:35:08.480 --> 00:35:10.358 What for? 00:35:10.360 --> 00:35:12.113 You can get a lot done 00:35:12.120 --> 00:35:13.952 with bribes. A lot! 00:35:18.480 --> 00:35:20.870 Anything written, anything read. 00:35:22.560 --> 00:35:23.391 Pashto and Dari. 00:35:24.280 --> 00:35:26.033 Wonderful items for sale. 00:35:27.320 --> 00:35:29.710 Anything written, anything read. 00:35:30.320 --> 00:35:32.198 Anything written, anything read. 00:35:32.200 --> 00:35:34.590 What happened to the man who used to sit here? 00:35:36.000 --> 00:35:37.957 It is a simple question. 00:35:37.960 --> 00:35:39.917 Don't you know? 00:35:39.920 --> 00:35:42.480 How should I know? Answer the question. Where is he? 00:35:42.515 --> 00:35:44.676 He left for Mazar-e-Sharif. 00:35:44.680 --> 00:35:45.909 And what are you to him? 00:35:46.240 --> 00:35:48.357 I'm his nephew. 00:35:49.040 --> 00:35:50.360 Aatish. 00:35:52.600 --> 00:35:55.479 - Do you know how to read? - Do you have something to read? 00:35:55.480 --> 00:35:58.951 I read Pashto and Dari. - Read this. 00:36:01.720 --> 00:36:03.359 Let's see if you're any good. 00:36:10.520 --> 00:36:12.034 Come on. Take it out of the envelope. 00:36:15.280 --> 00:36:16.645 Dear Razaq... 00:36:16.680 --> 00:36:19.036 Louder, or I will have to take my business elsewhere! 00:36:19.560 --> 00:36:21.005 Dear Razaq, 00:36:21.040 --> 00:36:23.111 I hope this letter reaches you in Kabul. 00:36:23.120 --> 00:36:25.510 I'm writing to you with sad news. 00:36:26.520 --> 00:36:27.510 I am sorry to tell you 00:36:27.520 --> 00:36:30.718 that Hala Begum died on the way to her sister's wedding. 00:36:32.720 --> 00:36:35.110 The bus she was traveling on hit a land-mine. 00:36:36.000 --> 00:36:37.992 Her injuries were too great to bear 00:36:38.000 --> 00:36:40.605 and she died some hours afterward. 00:36:40.640 --> 00:36:42.996 I know this must be a great shock to you, 00:36:43.000 --> 00:36:45.913 but please know that when I last spoke to Hala, 00:36:45.920 --> 00:36:48.116 she told me of your kindness toward her. 00:36:50.200 --> 00:36:52.157 May Allah bless you now, 00:36:52.160 --> 00:36:54.516 guide your path and give you courage. 00:36:58.520 --> 00:37:00.512 I'm sorry. 00:37:32.400 --> 00:37:35.393 Ah, there's my sweet little girl! 00:37:35.400 --> 00:37:37.232 Underneath all the dust of Kabul. 00:37:38.920 --> 00:37:41.355 Parvana, what did you give Zaki? 00:37:41.360 --> 00:37:43.636 - It's a piece of candy! - A piece?! 00:37:43.640 --> 00:37:45.518 Oh! 00:37:45.520 --> 00:37:48.194 It's big enough to choke him! 00:37:48.200 --> 00:37:51.193 Let him be, Soraya. You're spoiling his fun! 00:37:51.200 --> 00:37:54.159 OW! 00:37:55.280 --> 00:37:56.157 Continue the story, 00:37:56.160 --> 00:37:58.117 Parvana, for Zaki. 00:37:59.480 --> 00:38:02.120 There was this young boy and... 00:38:02.155 --> 00:38:12.155 Telegram Channel and Instagram Page .:: @bollbolljan_com ::. 00:38:04.080 --> 00:38:06.276 to find the precious seeds. 00:38:06.520 --> 00:38:08.239 Elephant? Elephant? 00:38:08.240 --> 00:38:10.675 Yes, and the elephant. 00:38:11.680 --> 00:38:12.716 At night, 00:38:12.720 --> 00:38:14.598 the boy walked through the pine trees 00:38:14.600 --> 00:38:17.752 on his way to the mountain to face the elephant king. 00:38:24.800 --> 00:38:27.110 Something was following him in the darkness 00:38:27.760 --> 00:38:30.673 but he was too terrified to turn around and face it. 00:38:32.160 --> 00:38:35.756 He began to run and the thing that chased him also ran. 00:38:38.480 --> 00:38:41.393 The boy ran faster and so did his pursuer. 00:38:42.960 --> 00:38:44.189 He ran into the night, 00:38:44.200 --> 00:38:46.157 chased by the unknown demons 00:38:46.160 --> 00:38:48.436 until he could run no more. 00:38:49.240 --> 00:38:50.674 He tumbled down a hill. 00:38:51.880 --> 00:38:53.997 Down and... 00:38:54.000 --> 00:38:55.992 down and... 00:38:56.000 --> 00:38:57.992 down. 00:39:12.560 --> 00:39:13.880 Dear Cousin, 00:39:14.760 --> 00:39:16.558 it has been many years since we have spoken 00:39:17.360 --> 00:39:19.238 but I am writing to you now 00:39:19.240 --> 00:39:21.197 to tell you that my husband has been arrested 00:39:21.200 --> 00:39:23.157 and we have no word 00:39:23.160 --> 00:39:26.232 on when he will be released, if at all. 00:39:27.880 --> 00:39:29.792 My family is in a desperate situation 00:39:29.800 --> 00:39:31.598 and I need your help. 00:39:32.400 --> 00:39:33.390 My eldest daughter is now 00:39:33.400 --> 00:39:35.232 of age and I am asking 00:39:35.240 --> 00:39:37.516 that you consider her as a bride 00:39:37.520 --> 00:39:39.512 for your youngest son, Ajmal. 00:39:40.720 --> 00:39:41.471 Please, 00:39:42.280 --> 00:39:43.555 take us out of Kabul 00:39:43.560 --> 00:39:46.871 so that we may have a chance of survival. 00:39:46.880 --> 00:39:48.872 We will not be a burden to you. 00:39:49.760 --> 00:39:51.114 We are skilled and strong 00:39:51.120 --> 00:39:53.555 and need little by the way of means. 00:39:54.160 --> 00:39:56.595 May the blessings ofAllah be upon you, 00:39:56.600 --> 00:39:58.478 Fattema. 00:40:01.480 --> 00:40:02.357 Anything written, 00:40:02.360 --> 00:40:06.639 anything read. Anything written, anything read. 00:40:07.560 --> 00:40:08.835 Anything written... 00:40:08.840 --> 00:40:12.197 - How much for the dress? - Salaam. It's handmade. 00:40:12.200 --> 00:40:14.396 - How much? - 3,000. 00:40:14.400 --> 00:40:17.136 Don't be stupid. I'll give you 300. 00:40:17.171 --> 00:40:19.873 2,000. Handmade in Mazar-e-Sharif. 00:40:20.760 --> 00:40:22.353 Your daughter will be very happy 00:40:22.360 --> 00:40:24.477 to wear such a beautiful dress! 00:40:26.480 --> 00:40:28.676 She is my wife. 00:40:29.520 --> 00:40:30.795 1,500. 00:40:30.800 --> 00:40:32.792 See how it sparkles? 00:40:34.600 --> 00:40:36.557 Here's 1,000. 00:40:45.320 --> 00:40:46.197 How much did you make? 00:40:46.480 --> 00:40:49.279 - 1,000. - That might be enough 00:40:49.280 --> 00:40:51.511 for a good bribe. - Really? 00:40:51.520 --> 00:40:53.477 Definitely! I'm saving up too. 00:40:54.120 --> 00:40:56.157 Whatever money I can hide from my father I keep, 00:40:56.160 --> 00:40:58.914 and it's mounting up to a nice little sum. 00:41:00.160 --> 00:41:02.117 See? 00:41:02.120 --> 00:41:04.635 I'm not going to stay here forever, you know. 00:41:04.640 --> 00:41:06.438 Have you ever been to the sea? 00:41:06.440 --> 00:41:08.909 - No. - Neither have I, 00:41:08.920 --> 00:41:10.673 but I've heard 00:41:10.680 --> 00:41:13.354 that the moon pulls the water onto the shore 00:41:13.440 --> 00:41:15.113 and then back out again. 00:41:15.120 --> 00:41:17.715 I want to see that. I want to put my feet 00:41:17.720 --> 00:41:19.677 on the warm sand and have them cooled 00:41:19.680 --> 00:41:21.558 by the lapping water. 00:41:21.560 --> 00:41:23.358 What about your father? 00:41:23.360 --> 00:41:25.431 Doesn't he depend on you? 00:41:25.440 --> 00:41:27.909 I am a good son... 00:41:28.880 --> 00:41:30.314 but he is not a good father. 00:41:32.920 --> 00:41:34.877 What will you do by the sea? 00:41:35.200 --> 00:41:38.432 I'd... buy things and sell things like I do here, 00:41:38.440 --> 00:41:41.319 but for myself. There are people 00:41:41.320 --> 00:41:43.994 who go to the edge of the water to do nothing! 00:41:44.600 --> 00:41:46.637 They just sit there and they look at the sea 00:41:46.640 --> 00:41:49.633 with their sunglasses on... or swim about on floating tubes. 00:41:49.640 --> 00:41:52.394 So I could sell them those things. 00:41:53.920 --> 00:41:55.752 That sounds nice, Deliwar. 00:41:55.760 --> 00:41:57.831 Maybe I'll join you. 00:41:58.360 --> 00:42:00.317 - Where are you going? - Wish me luck. 00:42:08.000 --> 00:42:09.195 Why are you back so early? 00:42:09.200 --> 00:42:11.351 I brought some bread and raisins for Zaki. 00:42:11.360 --> 00:42:14.671 - What are you doing, Parvana? - I'm going to find Baba. 00:42:14.680 --> 00:42:16.558 - No, you're not. - I'm going. 00:42:16.560 --> 00:42:18.358 You won't make it home before curfew! 00:42:18.360 --> 00:42:20.829 I'm going! There's nothing you can do to stop me! 00:42:20.840 --> 00:42:22.638 Mama-jan has been through enough 00:42:22.640 --> 00:42:24.597 without you doing something so stupid! 00:42:24.600 --> 00:42:27.798 - I have to find him! - Parvana! Parvana! 00:42:29.320 --> 00:42:30.640 Parvana! 00:43:33.480 --> 00:43:35.472 Excuse me? 00:43:35.480 --> 00:43:38.917 Salaam? Hello? 00:43:38.920 --> 00:43:40.912 Excuse me? - WHAT DO YOU WANT? 00:43:40.920 --> 00:43:43.515 - Ah! - I said, "What do you want?" 00:43:43.520 --> 00:43:45.591 - I want to see my father. - Who? 00:43:45.600 --> 00:43:48.069 My father, Nurullah Alisai, 00:43:48.080 --> 00:43:49.594 brought here two weeks ago without charge. 00:43:49.600 --> 00:43:51.512 - Get out of here! - I have money! 00:43:51.520 --> 00:43:53.830 1,000 afghani. I can give it to you 00:43:53.840 --> 00:43:55.718 if you promise to help! - Hey! What are you doing? 00:43:55.720 --> 00:43:59.157 Nothing. Just getting rid of a kid. 00:43:59.160 --> 00:44:01.880 Please! Open up! I have to see my father! 00:44:01.915 --> 00:44:03.872 I have to see him! AHH! 00:44:04.640 --> 00:44:05.596 Oh! 00:44:06.080 --> 00:44:08.276 Now get out of here unless you want some more! 00:44:48.120 --> 00:44:50.840 They say it doesn't always rain 00:44:50.875 --> 00:44:52.991 the way it thunders. 00:44:55.200 --> 00:44:58.432 Last we heard of him, the boy had fallen down. 00:44:59.320 --> 00:45:01.437 He had fallen down the hill 00:45:01.440 --> 00:45:04.558 and into the deepest of sleeps. 00:45:04.560 --> 00:45:07.029 But all was not lost. 00:45:08.360 --> 00:45:09.430 He was discovered 00:45:09.440 --> 00:45:13.559 by an old woman. She had a drum. 00:45:15.720 --> 00:45:17.677 A magic drum 00:45:17.680 --> 00:45:19.831 that beat so beautifully 00:45:19.840 --> 00:45:21.638 that his heart woke up. 00:45:33.000 --> 00:45:35.356 She knew he must be on a quest 00:45:35.360 --> 00:45:37.511 and so she asked him, 00:45:37.920 --> 00:45:39.752 What is it you seek? 00:45:39.760 --> 00:45:42.229 Well you see, the dreadful Elephant King 00:45:42.240 --> 00:45:43.833 sent his jaguars to steal the... 00:45:46.040 --> 00:45:49.238 No one has ever overcome the Elephant King! 00:45:49.760 --> 00:45:50.750 I know. 00:45:50.920 --> 00:45:52.877 What makes you think you can? 00:45:53.680 --> 00:45:54.750 I need to. 00:45:54.760 --> 00:45:56.672 I just need to. That's all. 00:45:57.360 --> 00:45:59.431 That's not a very good answer. 00:45:59.440 --> 00:46:01.671 Nevertheless, the woman told him 00:46:01.680 --> 00:46:04.832 he'd need to find three things: 00:46:05.920 --> 00:46:07.434 something that shines, 00:46:08.440 --> 00:46:10.193 something that ensnares, 00:46:10.840 --> 00:46:12.832 and something that soothes. 00:46:13.640 --> 00:46:15.916 Only then would he overcome 00:46:15.920 --> 00:46:18.116 the Elephant King. - Give them to me! 00:46:18.120 --> 00:46:20.356 Please! - I don't have them. 00:46:20.391 --> 00:46:22.592 So you better go look for them. 00:46:22.600 --> 00:46:25.752 And hurry! If the seeds are not planted soon, 00:46:25.760 --> 00:46:28.275 there will be no harvest! 00:46:28.920 --> 00:46:32.277 - Yes, I know. - She told him to head east. 00:46:32.400 --> 00:46:34.869 East is the other way. 00:46:36.600 --> 00:46:38.990 Still something followed the boy. 00:46:39.840 --> 00:46:41.069 And still, 00:46:41.560 --> 00:46:42.994 he could not face it. 00:47:03.160 --> 00:47:04.355 He didn't take the money? 00:47:04.400 --> 00:47:06.039 I don't think bribes work on them. 00:47:06.040 --> 00:47:07.679 No, no. 00:47:07.680 --> 00:47:09.672 It probably wasn't enough. 00:47:09.920 --> 00:47:11.718 It might have insulted him. 00:47:11.880 --> 00:47:14.952 You'll just have to save up more and be even smarter next time. 00:47:14.960 --> 00:47:17.316 AHH! - I have to be smarter? 00:47:18.960 --> 00:47:20.576 I've heard there is a guy 00:47:20.611 --> 00:47:22.192 who pays well for small jobs. 00:47:22.400 --> 00:47:23.470 Come on! 00:47:24.680 --> 00:47:26.194 Sir, we have come to work. 00:47:27.120 --> 00:47:28.270 And you are? 00:47:28.680 --> 00:47:31.479 I'm Deliwar and this is Aatish. We are brothers. 00:47:32.000 --> 00:47:33.673 What kind of a name is Aatish? 00:47:33.680 --> 00:47:36.912 - I don't know. Ask our father. - Where is your father? 00:47:37.280 --> 00:47:39.431 He was martyred by the Russians. 00:47:40.360 --> 00:47:42.192 We can do any job you want! 00:47:42.320 --> 00:47:43.879 For the right price. 00:47:56.880 --> 00:47:59.236 - That's the last one, I think. - Where are we, anyway? 00:47:59.760 --> 00:48:02.639 About time! You boys are not very strong. 00:48:03.040 --> 00:48:04.679 It was more work than you said. 00:48:04.680 --> 00:48:06.876 Here you are. Now be off. 00:48:06.880 --> 00:48:09.111 Hey, we did all that you asked! 00:48:09.640 --> 00:48:11.916 Wait! You said you'd drive us back! 00:48:11.920 --> 00:48:14.071 I'm not a taxi! Make your own way home. 00:48:14.080 --> 00:48:16.276 I'm late already because you took so long 00:48:16.560 --> 00:48:18.597 to load the truck! - Wait! 00:48:37.400 --> 00:48:39.198 I need to rest a moment. 00:48:39.480 --> 00:48:41.949 Stay on the path. This place might be mined. 00:49:04.800 --> 00:49:06.359 This is not nearly enough. 00:49:06.360 --> 00:49:08.397 We need better jobs. - Like what? 00:49:09.120 --> 00:49:10.634 I heard brickmaking pays well, 00:49:10.640 --> 00:49:12.632 but it's hard work. 00:49:14.680 --> 00:49:16.319 I wish I was stronger. 00:49:16.760 --> 00:49:18.479 But you have an older brother, don't you? 00:49:18.480 --> 00:49:20.836 He used to bring you to school on his shoulders. 00:49:20.840 --> 00:49:22.797 What's his name? 00:49:24.240 --> 00:49:25.515 Sulayman. 00:49:27.840 --> 00:49:29.274 He died. 00:49:30.080 --> 00:49:32.549 How? Was it a sickness? 00:49:32.680 --> 00:49:34.558 - I don't know. - But your mother 00:49:34.560 --> 00:49:36.517 must have told you. - She doesn't speak of it, 00:49:36.520 --> 00:49:37.715 all right? 00:49:40.160 --> 00:49:41.753 All right. 00:49:44.800 --> 00:49:46.792 Hey, look what I've got! 00:49:48.080 --> 00:49:51.073 I found it in a little box where my father keeps his things. 00:49:51.920 --> 00:49:52.797 Can you believe 00:49:52.800 --> 00:49:54.917 the water is that blue? 00:49:55.520 --> 00:49:57.159 It's very nice. 00:50:04.800 --> 00:50:06.029 Anything written, 00:50:06.480 --> 00:50:07.550 anything read. 00:50:07.560 --> 00:50:09.438 Anything written, 00:50:11.160 --> 00:50:13.356 Anything written, anything read. 00:50:14.680 --> 00:50:16.433 I didn't pay you last time. 00:50:16.440 --> 00:50:19.017 How much do I owe you? - It's OK, I... 00:50:19.052 --> 00:50:21.595 - What, you don't charge for bad news? 00:50:26.720 --> 00:50:28.916 Who taught you to read? The cripple teacher? 00:50:28.920 --> 00:50:31.310 Yes. My uncle. 00:50:31.400 --> 00:50:33.312 Can you write as good as you read? 00:50:33.320 --> 00:50:34.231 I can. 00:50:36.520 --> 00:50:37.351 Here. 00:50:41.000 --> 00:50:43.071 I kept this in case you wanted it. 00:50:44.760 --> 00:50:45.398 Show me. 00:50:45.400 --> 00:50:47.153 Show me where it says her name. 00:50:47.160 --> 00:50:49.470 Where it says Hala. 00:50:51.680 --> 00:50:52.477 There. 00:50:52.880 --> 00:50:53.677 See? 00:50:54.240 --> 00:50:55.754 Hala. 00:51:13.640 --> 00:51:15.199 Do you know what it means? 00:51:16.000 --> 00:51:16.956 No. 00:51:18.920 --> 00:51:21.913 Sometimes, on a clear night when you look at the moon, 00:51:22.800 --> 00:51:24.917 you can see a bright outline around it. 00:51:26.760 --> 00:51:29.116 That outline is called hala. 00:51:30.000 --> 00:51:30.911 My wife was named 00:51:30.920 --> 00:51:32.320 for that light. 00:51:42.880 --> 00:51:43.313 Here. 00:51:43.320 --> 00:51:45.710 - This is too much. - Don't argue with me. 00:51:46.520 --> 00:51:47.715 Thank you. 00:51:56.920 --> 00:51:58.036 Pull my sister's hair. 00:51:59.600 --> 00:52:00.829 I pull my sister's... - Stop it, Zaki. 00:52:01.200 --> 00:52:02.395 Can I pull yours? 00:52:05.080 --> 00:52:07.640 - Keep him quiet. I am trying to sleep. 00:52:08.120 --> 00:52:09.236 What's the matter with you? 00:52:09.440 --> 00:52:11.033 Why don't you tell Zaki a story? 00:52:11.040 --> 00:52:13.316 Hm? We'd all like that. 00:52:13.320 --> 00:52:15.755 Well Zaki, do you want to know 00:52:15.760 --> 00:52:17.797 what happened to the boy? - Elephant? 00:52:17.800 --> 00:52:19.792 Elephant? - Yes, yes. 00:52:19.800 --> 00:52:21.951 And the elephant. 00:52:21.960 --> 00:52:24.565 The boy ran and ran, 00:52:24.600 --> 00:52:26.592 his heart beating fast in fear 00:52:26.600 --> 00:52:28.319 and the thing that chased him... 00:52:28.320 --> 00:52:30.152 - AH! - ...never stopped. 00:52:33.160 --> 00:52:36.278 So the boy hid behind the tree and he waited for courage. 00:52:44.160 --> 00:52:45.196 An ancient woman 00:52:45.200 --> 00:52:47.112 had been trying to milk a goat 00:52:47.120 --> 00:52:49.476 but her back was very sore. 00:52:49.480 --> 00:52:51.278 My back 00:52:51.280 --> 00:52:53.590 is very sore! 00:52:54.960 --> 00:52:57.998 The boy took pity on her and told her to rest 00:52:58.000 --> 00:53:01.550 under the shade of a tree and he would do the milking instead. 00:53:01.560 --> 00:53:03.631 Please, sit under the shade of this tree 00:53:03.640 --> 00:53:06.030 and I will do the milking instead. 00:53:14.000 --> 00:53:15.593 When he finished milking the goat, 00:53:15.600 --> 00:53:18.672 the old woman shared the lovely, warm milk with him. 00:53:19.960 --> 00:53:21.235 It was the nicest milk 00:53:21.240 --> 00:53:22.879 he had ever tasted, 00:53:23.160 --> 00:53:25.311 and he complimented the woman on her goats! 00:53:25.320 --> 00:53:27.312 Your goats are very generous! 00:53:27.880 --> 00:53:30.475 In return, the old woman gave him a mirror. 00:53:31.000 --> 00:53:34.152 See how it shines! 00:53:35.040 --> 00:53:37.236 The boy was delighted with the mirror 00:53:37.800 --> 00:53:39.439 but as he looked into it, 00:53:39.440 --> 00:53:42.035 he saw the reflection of the thing that followed him. 00:53:47.360 --> 00:53:48.919 What are you doing, Mama-jan? 00:53:49.160 --> 00:53:51.152 I'm laying out Soraya's good clothes. 00:53:51.600 --> 00:53:53.592 Am I to sell them at the market? 00:53:53.840 --> 00:53:56.833 Shh. Sh, sh, sh. Parvana, it's time to sleep. 00:54:05.600 --> 00:54:06.954 I just need to find a way 00:54:06.960 --> 00:54:08.314 to get to Peshawar 00:54:08.760 --> 00:54:10.638 and I can figure it out from there. 00:54:11.040 --> 00:54:12.793 I think there's a beach in Goa 00:54:13.520 --> 00:54:15.079 where the tourists are very rich. 00:54:15.400 --> 00:54:17.312 If they're rich, they will buy my blue stones 00:54:17.320 --> 00:54:19.198 and that's where I'd set up my business and... 00:54:19.200 --> 00:54:21.157 you could join me! 00:54:21.280 --> 00:54:22.873 Once I find Baba. 00:54:23.280 --> 00:54:24.839 Once you find your baba. 00:54:45.240 --> 00:54:47.436 - 100. - I'll give you 85. 00:54:47.440 --> 00:54:49.159 - 90! - 82. 00:54:49.200 --> 00:54:50.953 85 and that's final. 00:54:50.960 --> 00:54:53.270 85 and a bunch of grapes and that's final. 00:54:58.640 --> 00:55:00.871 You're leaning too hard on the pen, 00:55:00.880 --> 00:55:02.394 but your writing is good. 00:55:02.920 --> 00:55:05.310 If you try it more gently, it'll be easier. 00:55:42.520 --> 00:55:44.591 Wait! Wait a moment! 00:55:46.680 --> 00:55:47.591 What is it, child? 00:55:48.280 --> 00:55:49.760 You asked me before about the man 00:55:49.800 --> 00:55:51.792 who used to sit there, the teacher. 00:55:51.800 --> 00:55:53.598 - Your uncle? - He didn't go 00:55:53.600 --> 00:55:56.274 to Mazar-e-Sharif. He was taken to prison... 00:55:56.280 --> 00:55:58.840 but he did nothing wrong! - Which one? 00:55:58.880 --> 00:56:00.599 - What? - Which prison? 00:56:00.600 --> 00:56:02.995 - Pul-e-Charkhi. It's been weeks now 00:56:03.030 --> 00:56:05.391 and my family has had no word of him. 00:56:07.600 --> 00:56:10.593 Go to the prison on Wednesday. Ask for Roshaan. 00:56:10.600 --> 00:56:12.717 He is my cousin. Tell him Razaq sent you 00:56:12.720 --> 00:56:14.791 and he will help you... if he can. 00:56:42.360 --> 00:56:43.077 Deliwar! 00:56:43.640 --> 00:56:44.676 With work like this, 00:56:44.680 --> 00:56:48.151 I'll be an old woman by the time I get to the sea. 00:56:48.840 --> 00:56:50.160 Or an old man. 00:56:56.360 --> 00:56:58.033 You sit and rest, Deliwar, 00:56:58.040 --> 00:57:00.236 and I'll tell you a story. 00:57:00.240 --> 00:57:03.278 - A story? - Yes, a story. 00:57:03.280 --> 00:57:06.956 One time, in the deep past, 00:57:06.960 --> 00:57:09.156 there was a boy who had to return a stolen bag 00:57:09.160 --> 00:57:11.117 of precious seeds to his village. 00:57:11.120 --> 00:57:13.919 Is it a happy story or a sad story? 00:57:14.600 --> 00:57:16.319 Just wait and see. 00:57:18.160 --> 00:57:19.799 The boy had been told 00:57:19.800 --> 00:57:23.271 he needed three things in order to overcome the Elephant King. 00:57:24.240 --> 00:57:27.074 Something that shines, something that ensnares, 00:57:27.080 --> 00:57:28.434 and something that... 00:57:28.440 --> 00:57:30.796 Hey! You two! Come here! 00:57:32.360 --> 00:57:33.271 Come on! 00:57:34.560 --> 00:57:35.471 I know that boy. 00:57:36.360 --> 00:57:37.510 Hurry and come here! 00:57:38.480 --> 00:57:39.709 Come on! 00:57:40.720 --> 00:57:42.120 We'd better do what we're told. 00:57:45.920 --> 00:57:47.400 Get a move on, lazy kids! 00:57:56.200 --> 00:57:57.839 So these are the new workers. 00:57:57.840 --> 00:57:59.991 Where are your tongues? 00:58:00.000 --> 00:58:02.560 Are you stupid? - Idrees suggested we have 00:58:02.595 --> 00:58:04.233 a little arm wrestling match... 00:58:05.520 --> 00:58:08.194 to see if you are strong enough to work for me. 00:58:08.200 --> 00:58:10.476 I saw you sitting down over there instead of working. 00:58:10.480 --> 00:58:12.631 Idrees, stop now. 00:58:12.640 --> 00:58:15.758 Make me some tea. 00:58:16.640 --> 00:58:18.233 Ahh! 00:58:18.880 --> 00:58:21.475 Let me see how feeble you are, little one! 00:58:23.000 --> 00:58:24.514 He can't even lift his hands! 00:58:27.280 --> 00:58:28.794 Get up and make us tea. 00:58:30.640 --> 00:58:31.118 Uncle! 00:58:31.480 --> 00:58:33.199 I think you need new workers. 00:58:34.360 --> 00:58:35.157 These ones are no good. 00:58:35.960 --> 00:58:38.395 Enough, Idrees. Leave the poor kids alone. 00:58:38.680 --> 00:58:40.797 They are a little undercooked. 00:58:44.960 --> 00:58:47.555 I know you. You're the teacher's daughter. 00:58:47.560 --> 00:58:49.517 AH! 00:58:54.960 --> 00:58:56.838 AHH! - Idrees! 00:58:57.320 --> 00:58:59.835 Bring the gun back! I said, 00:58:59.840 --> 00:59:02.309 bring the gun back! IDREES! 00:59:02.960 --> 00:59:04.394 IDREES! 00:59:22.320 --> 00:59:23.276 COME OUT NOW! 00:59:27.560 --> 00:59:29.074 COME OUT NOW! 00:59:29.080 --> 00:59:32.471 Idrees! It has begun! We are moving west! 00:59:33.600 --> 00:59:35.956 We have been given orders to go immediately! 00:59:36.920 --> 00:59:38.149 I know who you are! 00:59:38.440 --> 00:59:40.352 - Idrees! - Do you hear? 00:59:41.480 --> 00:59:42.709 Get up here! 00:59:42.720 --> 00:59:43.870 Come on! 00:59:45.360 --> 00:59:48.034 Right now, you little coward! 00:59:49.920 --> 00:59:51.070 You want to fight? 00:59:52.000 --> 00:59:53.878 Now is your chance to fight! 00:59:54.840 --> 00:59:57.309 You'll become a man. 01:00:20.120 --> 01:00:21.554 He's gone. 01:00:22.760 --> 01:00:24.194 What if he comes back? 01:00:25.360 --> 01:00:26.350 He'd be lucky. 01:00:27.320 --> 01:00:28.310 Where are we? 01:00:28.920 --> 01:00:30.718 I came here once when I ran away. 01:00:31.080 --> 01:00:32.753 I think the way in has gotten smaller 01:00:32.760 --> 01:00:34.513 or I have gotten bigger. 01:00:35.760 --> 01:00:37.319 It looks old. 01:00:38.440 --> 01:00:39.669 I lost a shoe. 01:00:40.040 --> 01:00:41.235 I lost my cap... 01:00:41.760 --> 01:00:43.558 although I think it's outside. 01:00:43.560 --> 01:00:45.233 Why did you hit him? 01:00:47.680 --> 01:00:50.195 When they took my father, he was one of them. 01:00:52.680 --> 01:00:54.114 Tell me more about the boy. 01:00:54.560 --> 01:00:56.791 - What boy? - The story boy. 01:00:57.960 --> 01:01:00.191 The boy was cold. 01:01:00.960 --> 01:01:02.633 Though the sun burned in the sky, 01:01:02.640 --> 01:01:04.393 it gave no heat. 01:01:04.400 --> 01:01:06.869 But he had a warm hat and a big coat. 01:01:06.880 --> 01:01:08.712 - Oh! - No, he didn't! 01:01:08.880 --> 01:01:11.111 He had already found one of the three things, 01:01:11.120 --> 01:01:14.431 a mirror that shone. But when he looked at it, 01:01:14.440 --> 01:01:16.557 he saw something behind him. 01:01:16.560 --> 01:01:19.519 Something scary! Something dreadful! 01:01:19.520 --> 01:01:22.433 - A horse! - No, Shauzia! Not a horse. 01:01:22.440 --> 01:01:24.477 Yes, it was! 01:01:24.480 --> 01:01:27.678 And it was a very old horse whose bones clattered together 01:01:27.680 --> 01:01:29.990 when it walked. It wasn't scary at all! 01:01:30.000 --> 01:01:32.515 Fine. 01:01:32.520 --> 01:01:34.671 The boy felt sad for the old horse 01:01:34.680 --> 01:01:36.717 and fed him hay, and... - And they all lived happily 01:01:36.720 --> 01:01:40.350 ever after! - It's the middle of the story, 01:01:40.360 --> 01:01:42.955 not the end! From a door carved into the stone, 01:01:42.960 --> 01:01:45.429 out came a round man. 01:01:45.440 --> 01:01:47.716 You wasted my hay on an old horse 01:01:47.720 --> 01:01:50.872 that will soon be dead! - The round man threw the boy 01:01:50.880 --> 01:01:53.315 deep into the belly of an ancient well. 01:01:56.520 --> 01:01:58.830 At the bottom of the well, there were emeralds 01:01:58.840 --> 01:02:00.638 and the round man wanted them 01:02:00.640 --> 01:02:03.075 brought up to him as payment for the wasted hay. 01:02:03.080 --> 01:02:05.515 - You will bring the emeralds to me! 01:02:05.520 --> 01:02:06.805 What's his name? 01:02:06.840 --> 01:02:08.479 - The round man? - No, the boy. 01:02:09.040 --> 01:02:10.679 You can't have a story about a boy 01:02:10.680 --> 01:02:12.273 and not give him a name. 01:02:12.640 --> 01:02:14.438 Give him a name before I do! 01:02:14.760 --> 01:02:18.390 Sulayman. His name is Sulayman. 01:02:19.800 --> 01:02:21.165 That's a good name. 01:02:21.200 --> 01:02:23.635 Sulayman lay at the bottom of the well. 01:02:25.000 --> 01:02:27.037 Suddenly, he could see skeletons. 01:02:27.040 --> 01:02:29.645 Three skeletons, each with an emerald 01:02:29.680 --> 01:02:32.275 clutched in its bony hands. He called out for help. 01:02:32.280 --> 01:02:34.636 - HELP! - The poor, old horse 01:02:34.640 --> 01:02:37.030 looked back at him from way above. 01:02:37.040 --> 01:02:39.555 But the horse did something extraordinary! 01:02:40.120 --> 01:02:42.919 He neighed with the voice of all the world's animals. 01:02:52.760 --> 01:02:55.878 Sulayman climbed up, up, all the way to the top 01:02:55.880 --> 01:02:58.554 and he thanked the horse for saving his life. 01:02:58.560 --> 01:03:00.597 Thank you for saving my life! 01:03:06.160 --> 01:03:08.470 Sulayman had just three emeralds with him 01:03:08.840 --> 01:03:10.194 and he asked the round man 01:03:10.200 --> 01:03:12.874 for food in return. He was hungry. 01:03:13.200 --> 01:03:15.431 But the round man was wicked and cheap. 01:03:15.800 --> 01:03:17.473 He threw a fishing net at Sulayman 01:03:17.480 --> 01:03:19.312 and he told him to get his own food. 01:03:19.680 --> 01:03:21.751 That was exactly what Sulayman needed... 01:03:21.760 --> 01:03:24.639 - Ha ha! - ...something that ensnares. 01:03:25.360 --> 01:03:26.555 But as Sulayman left, 01:03:26.920 --> 01:03:28.513 the ghosts of the three skeletons 01:03:28.520 --> 01:03:30.751 came out of the three emeralds 01:03:30.760 --> 01:03:33.434 and swirled and twirled and scared the round man 01:03:33.440 --> 01:03:36.831 in frightful vengeance for having lost them their lives. 01:03:40.920 --> 01:03:43.276 Sulayman and the horse continued their journey 01:03:43.280 --> 01:03:44.509 toward the mountain, 01:03:44.880 --> 01:03:47.952 but the horse was getting slower and slower. 01:03:48.240 --> 01:03:51.153 He needed to rest, being very, very old. 01:03:51.160 --> 01:03:53.675 And so Sulayman made a shelter 01:03:53.680 --> 01:03:55.876 for the horse and told him to wait for him. 01:03:57.120 --> 01:03:58.600 The horse protested, 01:03:59.800 --> 01:04:00.870 but Sulayman knew 01:04:00.880 --> 01:04:04.510 he had to face the Elephant King and the jaguars all by himself. 01:04:04.520 --> 01:04:06.955 - I will see you again, old horse. 01:04:09.480 --> 01:04:11.472 And so on he went alone. 01:04:24.080 --> 01:04:27.073 Tomorrow isWednesday. I'm going back there... 01:04:28.040 --> 01:04:29.030 to the prison. 01:04:30.920 --> 01:04:32.912 They'll have to let me see him then. 01:04:54.360 --> 01:04:56.238 From now on, you're staying inside. 01:04:56.240 --> 01:04:58.436 It's much too dangerous. No, Mama-jan. 01:04:58.440 --> 01:05:00.915 We manage all right out there. We? 01:05:00.950 --> 01:05:03.390 Me and Deliwar. She's a girl too. 01:05:03.400 --> 01:05:05.790 - We work together. - We've written to my cousin 01:05:05.800 --> 01:05:08.076 to arrange a marriage for your sister in Mazar. 01:05:08.080 --> 01:05:10.390 They wrote back and it was accepted. Someone will come 01:05:10.400 --> 01:05:13.552 for us the day after tomorrow to take us away. 01:05:13.560 --> 01:05:15.313 You don't need to do this anymore! - What?! 01:05:15.320 --> 01:05:17.277 We can't go on like this! 01:05:17.280 --> 01:05:19.192 We can't depend on you to keep us alive! 01:05:19.200 --> 01:05:21.635 Why? I provide for you just fine! 01:05:21.640 --> 01:05:23.916 It's not the job of a child! 01:05:23.920 --> 01:05:25.957 How can we leave without Baba?! 01:05:26.400 --> 01:05:28.995 Every day, you come home with cuts and blisters. 01:05:29.000 --> 01:05:30.798 Every day, you go out there and I don't know 01:05:30.800 --> 01:05:32.439 if I'll see you back again! 01:05:33.600 --> 01:05:35.671 I can't lose you too. 01:05:35.960 --> 01:05:37.394 I'm not going. 01:05:38.040 --> 01:05:40.635 Baba could come back and no one will be here waiting for him. 01:05:40.760 --> 01:05:42.831 So how long should we wait? 01:05:42.840 --> 01:05:45.275 Until you're found out and taken away from me? 01:05:45.720 --> 01:05:48.155 Until I have to send Zaki out to earn our keep? 01:05:48.160 --> 01:05:50.277 Let me go see him before we leave. 01:05:50.280 --> 01:05:52.272 Let me tell him where we are going! - Parvana! 01:05:52.280 --> 01:05:54.556 Let me bring him his walking stick. 01:05:55.040 --> 01:05:56.554 Then I will go with you! 01:05:56.560 --> 01:05:58.392 Then I will be a good sister 01:05:58.400 --> 01:06:01.074 and a good daughter. I promise. 01:06:03.240 --> 01:06:04.799 I promise. 01:06:19.440 --> 01:06:21.671 Please don't go. Please. 01:06:22.320 --> 01:06:24.630 It is much too dangerous now. - Mama-jan... 01:06:25.280 --> 01:06:28.398 I'm going. I'll be back tonight before curfew. 01:06:28.520 --> 01:06:30.716 - No, Sulayman! - Mama-jan... 01:06:30.720 --> 01:06:33.076 - You won't come back. - Let her go now. 01:06:33.080 --> 01:06:36.312 Let Parvana go. 01:06:43.720 --> 01:06:45.677 Oh! Give a kiss! 01:06:52.560 --> 01:06:54.074 Parvana... 01:07:30.800 --> 01:07:31.677 Deliwar! 01:07:34.560 --> 01:07:36.153 You frightened me half to death! 01:07:36.960 --> 01:07:38.553 I've been looking for you everywhere. 01:07:38.640 --> 01:07:41.280 Why? You want to work at the chai shop with me this morning? 01:07:41.440 --> 01:07:43.238 - No, I can't. - Hey, 01:07:43.240 --> 01:07:45.072 you want some candy for Zaki? 01:07:45.320 --> 01:07:48.119 We are leaving Kabul tomorrow. 01:07:50.280 --> 01:07:51.680 You're leaving me? 01:07:52.480 --> 01:07:54.756 It's been arranged. There's nothing I can do. 01:07:55.280 --> 01:07:58.000 My sister is getting married in Mazar-e-Sharif. 01:07:59.200 --> 01:08:02.671 I'm going back to the prison. I found someone who can help me 01:08:02.800 --> 01:08:04.757 and I need to get more money to bribe the guard. 01:08:05.280 --> 01:08:06.714 I'll need it today! 01:08:06.720 --> 01:08:09.030 You'll just get another punch in the guts. 01:08:09.040 --> 01:08:11.077 It's a stupid idea. I won't let that happen 01:08:11.080 --> 01:08:13.151 this time! - I said, It's a stupid idea. 01:08:13.680 --> 01:08:16.354 - Please, help me! - What do you want me to do? 01:08:16.960 --> 01:08:18.599 Magic some money into your hand 01:08:18.600 --> 01:08:20.000 like in your kid stories? 01:08:20.480 --> 01:08:22.472 It doesn't work like that, Parvana! 01:08:22.920 --> 01:08:24.320 I can't help you. 01:08:25.480 --> 01:08:26.914 Now run away to Mazar-e-Sharif 01:08:26.920 --> 01:08:30.038 and have a nice wedding party. Maybe they'll find a husband 01:08:30.040 --> 01:08:32.509 for you too and your troubles will be over... 01:08:33.120 --> 01:08:36.272 until after the wedding, at least. You fool! 01:08:40.120 --> 01:08:41.440 Deliwar! 01:08:42.680 --> 01:08:44.080 Shauzia! 01:08:53.000 --> 01:08:55.959 Shauzia... come with us. 01:08:56.600 --> 01:08:57.829 I can't. 01:08:59.080 --> 01:09:02.152 My father will come all the way to Mazar to kill me 01:09:04.240 --> 01:09:07.233 I can't leave Kabul, Parvana. Not like this. 01:09:09.800 --> 01:09:12.076 Here. Take this. - I can't take your money! 01:09:12.600 --> 01:09:14.034 Please, take it. 01:09:17.720 --> 01:09:19.154 Go and see your baba. 01:09:19.920 --> 01:09:21.559 Tell him that his daughter 01:09:21.560 --> 01:09:23.791 is a good daughter. 01:09:24.560 --> 01:09:25.710 Tell him that... 01:09:26.200 --> 01:09:27.793 Deliwar said so. 01:09:34.080 --> 01:09:36.072 Hey, Deliwar! 01:09:37.080 --> 01:09:38.150 What? 01:09:39.040 --> 01:09:41.316 I'll meet you at that beach you were talking about, 01:09:41.760 --> 01:09:43.433 where the moon pulls the water! 01:09:44.560 --> 01:09:46.074 20 years from today. 01:09:46.800 --> 01:09:49.235 I don't think I'll recognize you then, Aatish. 01:09:49.240 --> 01:09:50.594 Well, you can sell me 01:09:50.600 --> 01:09:53.160 some pretty blue stones for a great price. 01:09:55.560 --> 01:09:56.596 Until next time, then. 01:10:00.840 --> 01:10:02.433 Until next time. 01:10:21.000 --> 01:10:22.992 - Peace be upon you. Are you Fattema? 01:10:23.000 --> 01:10:25.515 - Yes, I am Fattema. - I am your second cousin. 01:10:25.760 --> 01:10:26.989 Mohamed Abdul sent me from Mazar. 01:10:27.000 --> 01:10:29.469 Gather your family. We must leave immediately. 01:10:29.840 --> 01:10:33.072 No. You see, you weren't supposed to come so soon. 01:10:33.760 --> 01:10:35.194 My son is away, we must wait 01:10:35.200 --> 01:10:37.237 for him to return. - There is a war coming! 01:10:37.240 --> 01:10:38.469 Have you not heard? 01:10:38.520 --> 01:10:40.000 We have to leave now, before they block the roads! 01:10:40.035 --> 01:10:41.559 We have to wait until she comes home! 01:10:41.560 --> 01:10:42.994 I have to wait for my daughter! 01:10:43.000 --> 01:10:45.913 Son, daughter! Which is it? Gather your things, 01:10:45.920 --> 01:10:47.673 we are leaving now! - I am not leaving 01:10:47.680 --> 01:10:49.990 without Parvana! We have to wait! 01:10:50.000 --> 01:10:51.639 Count yourself lucky I am taking you, old woman. 01:10:52.120 --> 01:10:53.349 The girl and the baby are of more worth. 01:10:53.920 --> 01:10:55.149 I didn't come all this way for nothing! 01:10:55.960 --> 01:10:57.713 If we do not go now, we won't 01:10:57.720 --> 01:10:59.473 get out of here at all! - Give me my baby! 01:10:59.480 --> 01:11:02.552 - Let go! - Give him to me! Please! Zaki! 01:11:02.560 --> 01:11:04.836 Zaki! Give me my baby! GIVE HIM TO ME! 01:11:04.840 --> 01:11:08.197 NO! GIVE HIM TO ME! - Let go! Let go! 01:11:23.600 --> 01:11:26.035 - Salaam, little one. - Salaam. 01:11:26.040 --> 01:11:29.112 Where are you going to with an old man's stick? 01:11:29.120 --> 01:11:31.635 It belongs to my baba. 01:11:31.640 --> 01:11:33.438 I'm taking it to him... 01:11:33.440 --> 01:11:34.999 to the prison. 01:11:35.880 --> 01:11:37.360 I see. 01:11:38.600 --> 01:11:40.193 We are going that way. 01:11:48.240 --> 01:11:49.640 - Give the baby to me! - Let go! 01:11:49.880 --> 01:11:52.520 Let go! If you want to keep the baby, come with me! 01:11:52.600 --> 01:11:55.115 Ah, Zaki, you... my daughter is out there! 01:11:55.360 --> 01:11:57.317 Then what kind of fool are you to have sent her out alone? 01:11:57.720 --> 01:11:59.757 Get in, or she won't be the only child you lose today! 01:12:00.160 --> 01:12:02.800 No, don't! Give me my baby! 01:12:03.600 --> 01:12:04.716 Keep him quiet! 01:12:08.800 --> 01:12:11.235 Zaki! Wait for my daughter! 01:12:59.240 --> 01:13:02.039 Come, Soraya. We must start a fire. 01:13:04.080 --> 01:13:06.151 I am looking for Roshaan! Hey! 01:13:06.160 --> 01:13:09.790 I am looking for Roshaan! I am looking for Roshaan! 01:13:10.160 --> 01:13:11.276 I am looking for Roshaan! 01:13:13.480 --> 01:13:15.676 I am looking for Roshaan! Open the door! 01:13:15.680 --> 01:13:17.592 Get away from the door, you stupid kid! 01:13:17.600 --> 01:13:19.637 - I am looking for Roshaan! - Get out of here! 01:13:19.640 --> 01:13:22.951 - I am looking for Roshaan! - Are you stupid? Shut up! 01:13:23.120 --> 01:13:25.351 - What are you doing here? It's all right. 01:13:25.360 --> 01:13:29.036 He is my son. You are wanted inside. 01:13:31.800 --> 01:13:33.280 That boy needs some discipline. 01:13:33.315 --> 01:13:34.999 That's my business. 01:13:39.120 --> 01:13:39.917 What in the name 01:13:39.920 --> 01:13:41.718 of the merciful are you doing here?! 01:13:42.040 --> 01:13:43.190 It's Wednesday! 01:13:43.520 --> 01:13:45.352 I've come to meet your cousin, Roshaan. 01:13:46.800 --> 01:13:48.120 There's a war started! 01:13:48.680 --> 01:13:50.160 Roshaan has gone to fight. 01:13:50.960 --> 01:13:52.314 We've been brought from the city 01:13:52.320 --> 01:13:55.040 to clear the prison of anyone who won't fight for us. 01:13:56.000 --> 01:13:57.992 The teacher... - Is he alive? 01:13:58.280 --> 01:14:01.114 - I don't know. - The teacher is my father. 01:14:01.480 --> 01:14:03.790 I am Parvana, his daughter. 01:14:04.800 --> 01:14:05.312 Help him. 01:14:06.560 --> 01:14:07.391 Please. 01:14:09.960 --> 01:14:12.714 If I'm not back before the sun has gone down, you run. 01:14:13.200 --> 01:14:16.557 Run as far away as you can from here and you keep on running. 01:14:16.840 --> 01:14:18.797 You can't stay here after sunset, do you understand? 01:14:19.240 --> 01:14:19.752 Thank you. 01:14:19.760 --> 01:14:21.194 - Do you understand? - Yes. 01:14:21.200 --> 01:14:22.634 Hide yourself until then. 01:14:34.960 --> 01:14:36.599 Once, there was a young boy... 01:14:37.520 --> 01:14:38.590 called Sulayman. 01:14:39.040 --> 01:14:41.396 He knew his heart was fated to serve his people 01:14:41.880 --> 01:14:43.633 and he was running out of time. 01:14:53.880 --> 01:14:55.553 Thank you. Thank you so much. 01:14:56.280 --> 01:14:57.873 Come on. Get in the car. 01:14:57.920 --> 01:14:59.752 We have to go back for my daughter. 01:14:59.760 --> 01:15:02.400 I said, Come here! Now! 01:15:03.480 --> 01:15:04.675 We're not going with you. 01:15:05.560 --> 01:15:07.791 - Mama-jan! - You! 01:15:08.200 --> 01:15:09.793 Come now! Do you hear me? 01:15:10.520 --> 01:15:11.795 You come here like I told you to! 01:15:17.120 --> 01:15:17.837 You come now! 01:15:19.280 --> 01:15:21.015 We will not go with you. 01:15:21.050 --> 01:15:22.751 Just drive away from us! 01:15:23.400 --> 01:15:26.279 Get in the car. Get in the car, now! 01:15:26.400 --> 01:15:27.629 Mama-jan! 01:15:32.960 --> 01:15:35.919 Sulayman! Sulayman! 01:15:37.920 --> 01:15:38.990 Be brave, Sulayman! 01:16:30.560 --> 01:16:31.710 Run, Soraya! 01:16:32.320 --> 01:16:34.630 - Take Zaki and run! Now! - Mama! 01:16:34.640 --> 01:16:36.916 GO! Keep running! 01:16:41.280 --> 01:16:44.637 You... let... us... go. 01:16:56.040 --> 01:16:57.190 Open the door. 01:16:58.040 --> 01:17:00.475 - What are you doing with that? - He's dead. I'm putting him 01:17:00.480 --> 01:17:02.551 with the others. Open the door. Let me through. 01:17:16.560 --> 01:17:18.756 Move, move, move, move, move, move! 01:17:18.760 --> 01:17:20.831 - Stop! - Get in a lineup, all of you! 01:17:20.840 --> 01:17:22.069 STOP! 01:17:22.720 --> 01:17:24.279 I said, stop! 01:17:24.560 --> 01:17:26.153 It will be dark soon. 01:17:26.840 --> 01:17:28.433 Razaq! 01:17:28.920 --> 01:17:31.037 Razaq! Razaq! 01:17:42.760 --> 01:17:45.912 Sulayman... Sulayman! 01:17:47.360 --> 01:17:48.635 The mirror shines! 01:17:49.480 --> 01:17:51.233 Use it to blind the jaguars! 01:18:03.480 --> 01:18:05.215 And then the snares! 01:18:05.250 --> 01:18:06.951 Throw it over them! 01:18:44.080 --> 01:18:47.073 Razaq! Razaq! Razaq! 01:18:47.640 --> 01:18:48.835 I have come for my father! 01:18:49.240 --> 01:18:50.640 I have come for my baba! 01:18:51.720 --> 01:18:53.074 Put him down! 01:18:54.080 --> 01:18:56.072 I said, put him down! 01:19:02.080 --> 01:19:03.992 Do you see what is happening? 01:19:04.680 --> 01:19:07.275 Where are you taking him? Who's out there? 01:19:08.080 --> 01:19:09.560 Look away, can't you? 01:19:10.320 --> 01:19:12.118 It is just one man. What does it matter? 01:19:14.040 --> 01:19:16.555 GO! 01:19:19.280 --> 01:19:20.396 GO! 01:19:20.400 --> 01:19:22.153 Go, unless you're going to kill me! 01:19:26.080 --> 01:19:28.595 I will scream and curse you 01:19:28.600 --> 01:19:32.276 until the last breath leaves my body. 01:19:32.920 --> 01:19:33.592 Go! 01:19:37.880 --> 01:19:38.757 You're crazy. 01:19:39.840 --> 01:19:40.637 Crazy! 01:19:42.400 --> 01:19:44.278 You can die out here for all I care! 01:19:45.160 --> 01:19:46.116 Die! 01:20:09.920 --> 01:20:11.115 Sulayman... 01:20:12.520 --> 01:20:13.795 Sulayman... 01:20:15.280 --> 01:20:16.509 Sulayman... 01:20:24.120 --> 01:20:25.952 I have not come to kill you! 01:20:37.280 --> 01:20:38.794 Sulayman! 01:20:38.800 --> 01:20:41.759 Soothe him with your story! The one that Mama-jan 01:20:41.760 --> 01:20:43.991 can't speak of! Tell him! 01:20:44.920 --> 01:20:46.354 Sulayman! 01:20:47.160 --> 01:20:49.755 - My name is Sulayman! - Tell him what happened! 01:20:50.920 --> 01:20:52.354 Tell him your story! 01:20:53.400 --> 01:20:54.754 My name is Sulayman! 01:20:55.400 --> 01:20:57.079 My mother is a writer. 01:20:57.114 --> 01:20:58.758 My father is a teacher. 01:20:58.760 --> 01:21:02.037 And my sisters always fight each other. 01:21:02.640 --> 01:21:04.791 One day, I found a toy on the street. 01:21:04.800 --> 01:21:08.316 I picked it up. It exploded. 01:21:10.240 --> 01:21:12.357 I don't remember what happened after that... 01:21:13.160 --> 01:21:14.719 because it was the end. - It's working, Sulayman! 01:21:14.720 --> 01:21:17.474 Tell him! Tell him! 01:21:17.480 --> 01:21:19.676 My name is Sulayman! 01:21:20.640 --> 01:21:21.994 My mother is a writer. 01:21:22.840 --> 01:21:24.069 My father is a teacher. 01:21:24.680 --> 01:21:27.205 And my sisters always fight each other. 01:21:27.240 --> 01:21:29.880 One day, I found a toy on the street. I picked it up. 01:21:29.915 --> 01:21:32.440 It exploded! 01:21:39.600 --> 01:21:41.319 It was the end. 01:21:43.040 --> 01:21:44.394 My name is Sulayman. 01:21:46.360 --> 01:21:48.477 My mother is a writer. One day, I found a toy 01:21:48.480 --> 01:21:50.836 on the street. My father is a teacher. 01:21:51.440 --> 01:21:53.636 I picked it up. And my sisters 01:21:53.640 --> 01:21:55.871 always fight each other. It exploded. 01:21:56.400 --> 01:21:57.880 One day, I found a toy on the street. 01:21:58.080 --> 01:21:59.958 I don't remember what happened after that. 01:21:59.960 --> 01:22:01.394 I picked it up. 01:22:02.520 --> 01:22:04.000 Because it was the end. 01:22:07.640 --> 01:22:09.199 The elephant was transformed! 01:22:09.640 --> 01:22:11.871 He took the bag of seeds from the centre of the mountain 01:22:11.880 --> 01:22:13.792 and gave it back to Sulayman! 01:22:14.640 --> 01:22:16.791 Sulayman returned to his village. 01:22:17.680 --> 01:22:18.965 There was much dancing. 01:22:19.000 --> 01:22:21.720 And singing. And laughing. 01:22:21.755 --> 01:22:23.837 And eating. 01:22:31.080 --> 01:22:32.480 Razaq! 01:22:38.520 --> 01:22:40.830 Baba! Baba! 01:22:41.640 --> 01:22:43.074 Is he alive? 01:22:44.080 --> 01:22:45.230 It is not his blood. 01:22:46.000 --> 01:22:47.229 He lives. 01:23:08.120 --> 01:23:09.759 Get out of here now, child. Go on! 01:23:10.720 --> 01:23:12.393 As fast as you can. 01:24:15.200 --> 01:24:18.671 It's the moon. 01:24:26.520 --> 01:24:27.840 Soraya... 01:24:28.800 --> 01:24:30.951 S... Sora... SORAYA! 01:24:30.960 --> 01:24:34.636 - Mama? - Soraya! 01:24:34.640 --> 01:24:37.235 Soraya... Zaki... 01:24:40.240 --> 01:24:42.357 We are a land 01:24:42.360 --> 01:24:43.191 whose people 01:24:43.200 --> 01:24:45.476 are its greatest treasure. 01:24:49.640 --> 01:24:51.677 We are at the edges of empires 01:24:51.680 --> 01:24:53.637 at war with each other. 01:24:59.600 --> 01:25:01.512 Parvana... 01:25:03.560 --> 01:25:05.313 We are a fractured land in the claws 01:25:05.320 --> 01:25:07.516 of the Hindu Kush mountains, 01:25:07.520 --> 01:25:10.877 scorched by the fiery eyes of the northern deserts. 01:25:12.800 --> 01:25:14.154 Black rubble earth 01:25:14.160 --> 01:25:16.516 against ice peaks. 01:25:18.880 --> 01:25:20.758 We are... Auriana, 01:25:22.000 --> 01:25:23.753 the land of the noble. 01:25:26.120 --> 01:25:28.715 Raise your hearts, not your voice. 01:25:29.880 --> 01:25:31.792 It is rain that makes the flowers grow. 01:25:33.080 --> 01:25:34.434 Not thunder. 01:25:50.960 --> 01:25:54.158 SETTE inc.