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Isn't Alan coming next week? His model exams are going on. I told him to come after the exams. If he comes here, he'll just roam around with his friends. Mom, let me get some rest. Aren't you going to the wedding? We have to go, just for the sake of it. I'm coming too. Wake me up after a while. Ashley? 'TWO YEARS AGO' Why the long face? You're only going to Angamaly, right? Not to America. If it were America, I wouldn't be sad. I'd be happy. We can only blame the elders. They have no idea how their random decisions affect us. Never mind. You're joining a co-ed college, right? And that too in Ernakulam. At least there's that. I should get going. The send-off in class was depressing enough. Bye-bye. See you. Don't go yet. - Wait a minute. - What is it? Don't tell me it's a surprise. - Stop it. - What's this? Who receives a gift sitting down? Get up. Thank you. There you go. You're crying already. Stop it. See you. Move this junk out of the way! Why are you crying over that? Not because of what you said. I've been crying for a while. What's with the guitar? I got it as a send-off gift. Didn't you get anything? Yeah. A couple of punches. Why? Want some? Punches? What for? They still had a score to settle for ruining last year's Onam flower carpet. When I said it was my last day, those guys beat me up. Alan... Don't take that ruffian attitude to the new place, okay? If we sell all this, we'll be rich enough to buy a house. Don't sit there playing that. Go freshen up and come back. Then help me pack all this stuff. Listen, don't pack any unnecessary items, okay? Your books from Class 1 are all in that cupboard. Just leave them there. You probably don't even have this year's books. So I don't really have anything special to tell you. Girl, see if this paper is of any use. I can't make it out. It's in English. This is your marriage certificate. Oh, is it? Give it to me. Tell him to throw it away. It's the most useless thing in this house. I didn't pick it up to throw it away. I just didn't understand what it was. Do you even recognise me now? Oh, come on! Biji, you'll regret it if I come over there. Don't pack any of that. It's all pretty old. We don't even know who it belongs to. No problem. I'll take care of it. But if there's no room in the vehicle, I'll throw it all out, I'm warning you. Yeah, okay. 'BETHLEHEM KUDUMBA UNIT' Alby, did you sell your land in Manjapra? Yeah, it's sold. Don't change the topic when we're talking about marriage, Justin. Fine. Tell me. Even if it's her second or third marriage... Don't overthink. Just go for it. No one's going to offer you a bride at this age. People keep coming down with new diseases every day. You know how hard it is to straighten up after bending down to pick something up? Why are you bending down in the first place, Alby? Look, if something falls, I just pick it up like this. Why can't you do the same? I start panting after just two steps. You need to smoke less. I only smoke once in a while. Arshad, look! Your son's taking a photo. I'll be right back. - Stop right there! - Go, go. Go destroy the evidence. Or your wife won't let you back in the house. Look. You lot sneak off for a smoke because you're scared of your wives, right? I don't have that misfortune. When you come to a reunion, just reminisce about old times, have some fried rice and chilli chicken and then head home. Don't play matchmaker! I just brought it up. That's all. Your parents won't be around forever. When you're old, you'll have to suffer all alone. I'll just move into an old-age home. I'm already saving up for it. - Vishnu, you here yet? - Justin... We're at the gate. Alright. Come to the front yard. All good? Yeah, all set. Start serving the food, then. Don't just stand there staring. Hand out our cards if anyone asks. Honestly, I don't think we should hand out any cards. There's a small problem with the chicken. How serious? Nothing major. The chicken's just a bit burnt. Take this. What did Baiju chettan say? He said it's good enough since we're doing it for free. Wait. Wasn't he invited to this event? God knows which batch he is from. Probably the very first one! What do we do with the chicken? You hold it. Ruined the dish and now you're asking me? 'KARUKUTTY STUDENTS' REUNION' ♪ Flowing stream Of the nightingale's song ♪ ♪ A divine poetic offering Tender with melody ♪ Don't run away, okay? Isn't that Reshma? - Isn't this her third song? - Yes. Someone please boo her off the stage. Get off the stage, you! Thank you. Chicken. Chicken. Smoky chicken! Jinto. Come and have food. Mom's been calling. The kid is making a huge fuss, it seems. Shall we leave? We will. You haven't eaten. Have some. Smoky chicken. What chicken? Smoky chicken. Dad said he gave you his phone to repair. Did you check it? Oh, I completely forgot. Tell Uncle I'll give it tomorrow. No problem. You can give it after two days. Let him see what's going on at home too. He's on YouTube all day. Mom's struggling there all alone. Aren't your sisters there? Riya and Ranju? Yeah, right! One says she's working from home, locks herself in her room and only comes out to eat. And the other, it's better if she doesn't help at all. Get down. Drop me outside my house. It's just a few steps from here. Just get down and walk. Wearing Trisha's churidar from '96... just to get people talking! Ugh! The things I have to hear just for getting in your car! You gave me a fright! What are you looking at? When I heard the noise, I thought the new neighbours had arrived. Are they coming today? That's what I heard. I told Kochouseph I could close the deal at three lakhs a cent. And what did he sell it to them for? Two lakhs. What was the point of that? It's like he has a problem with me getting a commission. Let him do whatever. Didn't Joel come? He said there's a short film shoot tomorrow and left early this morning. Listen... Are they going to shoot here? Last time they came and made a complete mess. Do you know how long it took me to clean it up? Also, Dad doesn't like any of this, okay? The shoot's at Leelamma chechi's house. Are you acting in it? Well... He kept insisting I should do that role. Son... Isn't Jomon's pre-wedding ceremony today? Why? Should we postpone it? No. Aren't you two about the same age? No. He's about three or four years younger. I know what that sigh and look mean. I'm not answering that. Get some rest, old man! 'LET'S BLESS JOMON WITH SWEETS' Justin! What's up? All good? - All good. Why are you late? - Got held up. Where is everyone? They're at the back. - Carry on. - Justin! What's up? Your pre-wedding ceremony's next month, right? Watch and learn, okay? Don't embarrass yourself. I've taken a few notes. Why is he here? Isn't the elders' section over there? Then come along. We will go together. Yeah, right! Pour me one. You turned up just in time for the drinks. Haven't seen you all day. Don't even ask. It was our Class 10 reunion. And unfortunately, I ended up sponsoring the food. You won't let any event happen peacefully in this neighbourhood, will you? So, how did it go? What do you think? Ask him. He ruined the chicken. - It tasted of smoke. - Quite natural. When you send out burnt food, people question me. You're not answerable. You still haven't let it go? Didn't we settle that this afternoon? Then do you know how many items we've mixed and sent out? Eh? For which event? I don't remember the date or time, but we've done it. - Haven't we? - Don't drag me into unnecessary matters. I'm a Panchayat employee. How am I involved? That's not the point. That fellow is here. - Who? - Glikson. If I talk to him, things will get messy. You go and handle him diplomatically. Don't sing the lyrics, okay? Glikson, come with me. What's up? Listen... Everyone's talking about you chasing Kesiya. Chasing Kesiya? Me? Glikson... Brinto got a message you sent. We all read it and even had a good laugh. But I deleted it within three seconds. Yeah, but she took a screenshot in the second second itself. What did it say? "If I walk, it's an earthquake... You are my firecracker". Eh? When she said she likes Mani Sharma's songs... You know she's Baiju chettan's niece, right? She's complained to him. If he comes here, he'll beat the Mani Sharma out of you. Stop all this nonsense and try to be a sigma like us. This isn't sigma, it's freegma. Living carefree and free of responsibilities. I like taking up the responsibility of a wife and kids. I never said you shouldn't get married. Go ahead and get married. But she's not the one. God will send you the right girl. You would've reached God right now! Thanks, amigo. Amigo? Wait! Dear, wake up. We're here. Wake up! Reverse this way. Yeah, this way. Come around this way. It'll be easier to unload. What's up, bro? Why so dull? Aren't you tired of living in that pigeonhole? Or do you miss your friends? Stop it. Once we've unloaded everything, I'll head back tonight. Stay till tomorrow. If I do, I'll lose a whole day. If I leave now, I'll be home in two hours. There's no traffic. Thank God we came at night. Or we'd have to pay gawking wages! Alan! Come here. Every little bit helps, right? What are you looking at? Come on! Ashley, you can help us too. Come. There are fragile items. Handle with care. Where's the driver? We've got to unload everything. - Hold this. - Hello? Hey, Rohith! We've to pay the camera team tomorrow. Steven Spielberg is here! Where have you guys been? Isn't there a shoot tomorrow? Don't even ask. Got any booze? There is half a bottle of brandy kept aside for the elders. Brandy... Fine, brandy then. Pour me one. - Why? Can't someone else pour it? - Give me another. I can't get a buzz. Last-minute betrayal. Our lead actor backed out. Who? Sourav? Yeah. He didn't like the script. Suggested a few corrections as well. Yeah, right. If he messes with the script, I'll chop his hands off. And then? Changed. The script? Changed Sourav. Replaced him with Nandan Venkitangu. Gulp it up. That's why we were late. Narrated the full script to him and locked the guy in. Poor guy. Let him out, man. What's with this guy? But isn't he a film actor? Wouldn't he charge a lot? Now that's a real artist. He didn't ask for a rupee. Well, he's got a house warming coming up. We just have to gift him a washing machine. A washing machine? Bargain a bit and settle for a washbasin instead. Okay? Ugh! Can washing your face replace washing clothes? What's your short film called? 'Soulmates'. - What? - 'Soulmates'! Oh... Wasn't that your last one's title too? That was 'A Coffee Shop Romance'. Whatever! The story's pretty much the same. I never watch these things. You better not. Stick to your retro programmes on Doordarshan. Still better than your short films. He keeps yapping when he's drunk. Why argue with him? What else? How is it fair that great directors have no value in their own hometowns? I don't buy that. Sathyan Anthikad has good value in Anthikad. Sibi Malayil is valued in his hometown too. - But this fellow has no value in Angamaly. - Totally agree. - Let me deal with him! - Don't! Let it go. Hey, Baiju bhai! Tell me, man. Go home. The party's over. - Move! - I don't want to see him here tomorrow! They have arrived. Mom must be relieved now. Listen... They said there's a college-going girl in that house. A college-going girl? Nobody told me that. Look at him. All fired up already. Listen. Don't give us a bad name. Why are you telling me all this? Who else am I supposed to tell in this town? - Close the gate. - That's more like it. I'll close the gate. No need to boss me around. What's the matter? Are you crying? No. My dear child, be thankful that we at least have a roof over our heads. Karthik... What are you doing here? Natasha... The moment I got the order, I knew it was your place. Not many people in Kerala have a name like yours. Karthik... Are you okay? Okay! A guy from Ottapalam, chasing his cinema dreams, came to Kochi... Now he's driving for Curry Carts. Natasha, are you okay? You're asking me? I'm on antidepressants, buddy! Natasha, you had an elder brother, right? Natesan? Where is he now? He's in the States. Pennsylvania. Leelamma chechi! Cigarettes? - Cut! Cut! Cut! - Leelamm-- Darn! What are you doing, Justin? Can't you see you're in the frame? Someone has to tell me, right? I just came to bring food for Chechi. Come on, someone block the passers-by. Don't let anyone walk into frame. Go get the food! What's this, Justin bro? Can't you at least watch where you're going? What were you doing? - Leave right now! - I didn't see. I came through the backyard so I wouldn't disturb the shoot. And that's a problem too now? Can you feel it? She was getting really emotional. - Roll! - Okay. Okay. Rolling! Ayyappa! Justin! Justin! Please, don't walk in during the shoot. I'm the one who gets yelled at. I begged that old lady to get this place for shooting. So isn't it our job to get her food? I agree. But once the shoot starts, he's a different person. You saw it just now. He broke a mic. He broke a mic?! He broke two mics in his last short film. What's with that red band on his head? What is he? A woodpecker? That makes me even angrier! If you can, please keep people out of here. Don't come that way, okay? Don't get me killed, please. Get lost, idiot! I'm the producer! Remember that. The producer! Go tell him that too! - VISHNU... - Ready, sir. Ready, sir. I'm here. Dear... Yes, chechi? It's appam and stew. Keep it inside. Oh, you really didn't have to... My elder son Justin runs a catering service. - It's from there. - Oh no. Cut, cut, cut! What's that noise over there? That's my younger son, Joel. He's shooting a short film. - Oh, really? - Yes, yes. Alright, I'll get going. See you later. - I'm in a rush. - Okay. Joel, how about we shoot Nandan ji's intro like this? With a strong backlight and some smoke... Then slowly reveal Nandan ji's face in silhouette? Smoke, lights, Nandan ji's face... It's cool. Just hearing it charges me up - Set it up. - Hey... Take that light and put it here. Fix that tripod properly. Don't let it fall. Light the incense. Let the smoke billow. What is it? Joel, I was just lost in your direction and discipline... Don't get all cosy with me now. They're all watching. Oh, really? Next time you yell at me for messing up a dialogue... I'll walk out. You know I have a bit of an anger issue once the shoot starts, right? How can I go easy on just you? You know, I even scolded Nandan ji. That's because he can't act. Is it the same with me? When you call me at night, you're all flirty and clingy... I'll show you then. - Are you upset? - Yes, I am! There's a wedding nearby. Shall we crash it for lunch? Christian wedding or Hindu wedding? Christian wedding. Ah, then let's go. What if it's a Hindu wedding? We'll still go. Stop giggling. Go on, go on. Go change your costume. We need to take some beauty shots. - Go. - See you. Hey, Nandan ji... What's up? So, Thankachan, what's the plan? Can't you see? I'm eating. After that, I'll wash my hands. Oh, and if you get a bottle, you'll drink, stretch out and sleep! Wow! But you've been giving me those herbal brews. How am I supposed to drink? You've drunk your liver away. Even your body knows it can't take it anymore. That's why you're vomiting, not because of my medicines! Biji, don't start your lecture, okay? You do this every time I come to eat! Shout louder. Let the whole neighbourhood hear! Tell your father, if he doesn't want to starve, he should meet that assistant engineer. Alex has already set everything up. He just has to go there once. Mom, please be quiet. Dad will go. If he needs it, he'll go himself. I'm not saying anything! Look, after you eat, wash that plate and start arranging things, okay? You hear me? Oh, mother! Aargh! Let go! Let go! Let go! Quite a show you were putting on, huh? Let go! Don't twist it! Messing with me, huh? If you ever shout at me again just because he told you to... I need this hand to pull focus. Please let go! Let go! Let go! Damn! ♪ Someone right next door ♪ ♪ Is tapping, knocking ♪ ♪ Who is it? The protocol police?! ♪ ♪ Something yellow bloomed before my eyes ♪ ♪ And my heart puffed up Like a fluffy pancake! ♪ ♪ No, no, no... ♪ ♪ It's not in the eyes Nor in the words ♪ ♪ No way, never ♪ ♪ Not in the snow Nor beneath the earth ♪ ♪ Not in me, not in a soul Not in the hills ♪ ♪ Not in the past, not today Not straight ahead ♪ Everybody, come here. Stay active and energetic, okay? Our van is here. Start unloading. If anyone asks for my card, give it to them. - So tragic, right? - What? This grandpa and grandma dying together... Is this what they call couple goals? Dude, only grandma died. Grandpa passed away long ago. They just kept their photos together. Sometimes your doubts are seriously annoying. People don't like guys like me at first sight. I take time to grow on them. Want this knee in your gut? Start unloading! ♪ Time left a lottery ticket at my door ♪ ♪ May the numbers be lucky ♪ ♪ May the prize be even better! ♪ ♪ May my days glow bright ♪ ♪ Like a bowl of steaming rice ♪ ♪ Tea time is no more lonely ♪ ♪ Your Novena prayers have Finally come true! ♪ ♪ Let me drift on the breeze of dreams ♪ ♪ Let this little rocket Slowly take flight ♪ ♪ Let a cool little wonder ♪ ♪ Take over my head ♪ ♪ It won't sprout on thorns ♪ ♪ Nor hide away inside ♪ ♪ Invisible to passing eyes ♪ ♪ Yet nowhere, nowhere at all ♪ ♪ Nope, nope, nope... ♪ ♪ Not in the night Not even in the moonlight ♪ ♪ No way, never ♪ ♪ It won't pour down Yet it will never dry up ♪ ♪ Not in me, not in a soul Not even on the hills ♪ Today, a new family joins our Bethlehem family unit. Thankachan chettan from Mundakayam, his wife, Biji chechi, and their children, Ashley and Alan Thankachan. On behalf of our unit, I warmly welcome them. Hey! What's with that attitude? You see us here every day, right? Is it that hard to smile? What's this, girls? Ragging the newcomer? Hello. I'm Reshma. This is Ranju and this is Riya. People here call us the Moreli sisters. - Moreli? - It's our family name. We're Justin's first cousins. Justin? Oh, you don't know Justin? What a shame! See that guy scolding another guy over there? Yes... The one scolding him? That's Justin. The one getting scolded is our dear brother Rohith. ♪ Not in the past, not today Not straight ahead ♪ ♪ No... No... ♪ ♪ Not at all... ♪ ♪ Nope! Nope! Nope! ♪ ♪ Not at all... ♪ ♪ Someone right next door ♪ ♪ Is tapping, knocking ♪ ♪ Who is it? The protocol police?! ♪ - Where are you going? - To watch a movie. Let the girls around here live in peace! Take two steps back from that woman, then preach your dialogue! You bloody... Give that kid her doll back! It's not hers. I clawed it and won. Justin, shall we beat him up inside the theatre? ♪ It's not in the eyes, Nor in the words ♪ Stop, stop. Wait a minute. What's this, man? Arshad, wait till this shot is done. I have to reach the bus stand by 9:00 am. Tell him to move. You can go right after this shot. Just hang on. ♪ Not in the past, not today Not straight ahead ♪ ♪ No... No... ♪ Cut it! All okay? Okay. You're good to go! ♪ Not in the snow Nor beneath the earth ♪ ♪ Not in me, not in a soul Not even on the hills ♪ Huh? Wasn't that out? That was a wide. Stop bluffing! YAY! Sit down! Here... It's all right. It's fine. It's just noisy overall. And there are three girls next door. Luckily, all three are fierce. But yeah, they keep this place lively. We're all coming to Ernakulam next week. We'll call you. Don't ditch us. Hang on. One second. I'll call you back. My laptop won't turn on. - Just give me a call. - Okay, okay. Fine. Justin. Done with your bath? Yeah, about 50% done. Why? This girl's computer is broken. Can you fix it? Which girl? Ashley from next door. Ask her to leave it there. I'll check. And tell Dad not to touch it. Did you try giving it a couple of taps? Don't think that's the issue. Did you remove the battery, wipe it and put it back? No, I…