Certificate
[Wind whooshing]
[Birds chirping]
[Crickets chirping]
[Cicadas chorusing]
[Flies buzzing]
Oh God!
Somebody help!
Someone is hurt!
Someone help! Please!
[Flies buzzing]
[Jeep revving]
I don't give a fuck anymore!
Who found the body?
Boy..
I was shocked the moment I saw.
I couldn't see who or what it was.
The moment I saw....
..from this leg...
..and till here, I felt a shiver.
I knew he'd end up dead in the hands of someone, today or tomorrow.
Who cares about a dead stray dog!
[Cries in pain]
He pisses people off, gets no work done...
All he manages to do is getting stoned and picking fights.
Shouldn't we get testimonies and file an FIR ?
That won't be necessary.
Nobody cares for him.
Sir, his mother is there.
My Lord!
I wonder who's loss it is!
Chedathy
Chedathy take some time.
Just get around procedures and release the body to the mother fast.
Cause of death?
He fell, hitting his head.
He fell, hitting his head, drunk.
It is sad to think about Eli Chedathy's state.
Her only one male child.
And that one ended up like this.
Earlier, Kariah used to come with Eli chedathy for the prayers.
He was a good kid when he was younger.
Kariah used to be the one to pray the loudest.
He was always at loggerheads with his father.
The father was worse than the son.
Always drunk and creating a ruckus.
One day, he came drunk..
..and got violent with his wife.
Kariah was just a child then.
Probably 10 or 11 years old.
[Cries in pain]
In short..
He broke his father's hand with a burning piece of wood from the fireplace.
That was the beginning.
[Kariah's father crying in pain]
You could often see the father in the town, drunk and making threats.
Not many people know the real Kariah.
And you can't blame them either.
Hey
Did you see 'Mahaanadhi'?
It's playing at Ambili Theatre.
Babychayan wouldn't take me.
But deep inside...
..Kariah was a simpleton.
Let's lift him up.
Give support in the middle.
Careful!
One more person get in.
Whatever virtues you claim, your sins are what always stand out.
I saw 'Baasha' at Cumbum.
That is THE film. Rajinikanth fights so well.
But there is one thing.
Because of Kariah...
...the other hooligans found it a bit hard to keep their heads up.
There was a time, when everyday at 5pm..
..Chellappan would walk in.
People were scared of him for some reason.
But
In my opinion, he's not such a troublemaker at all.
How can you say that, Sabu?
Why would Rani pastor leave without telling you where such valuables were kept?
It's not one or two but five sovereigns.
Nothing good is going to come out if you go on rambling like this to me, Chellappan.
It's getting dark, I have to go cook something for my children.
You should leave for now, Chellappan.
We are all from the same village.
Don't forget that.
Are you trying to scare me, Chellappan?
Only sinners have to be scared, Chellappan.
So, I am not scared at all.
'Limpy' Papu's....
..limp wasn't a birth defect.
If you don't know how he got it..
..maybe you should ask around.
I am going to go now out of respect to this attire.
Do not think you can fuck Chellappan over!
If it is my wife's, then it's mine too.
I don't need anyone's permission to take it and use it.
Isn't Kamal Haasan more good looking?
He acts well too. Doesn't he?
Oh, What's the point of all that acting, if one can't fight.
You want to break Pastor Sabu's leg, right?
Kariah, listen to me!
You don't talk, asshole!
Whatever it is, Kariah beating up Chellappan..
..was seen by someone.
That was a big embarrassment for him.
Losing his 'honor', Chellappan sold his land and left.
Apparently he bought some land on a hill near Udumbanchola and is living there now.
Read out that report.
Thazhethil Avara George's son Kariah a.k.a Sachariah George, age 29.
"Kariah - a chronic alcoholic..
..due to hitting his head on a stone..
..suffered an injury on the posterior side of his head..
.. and died."
Over 12 hours have passed since the time of death..
..according to primary inference.
In Poikkapparambil Baby murder case..
..and attempted murder on Muttaattil John..
..he was accused in many brawl cases..
and was a 'station rowdy'.
Kariah and Baby were working for John.
Molly, bring some water.
What is this?
It's beef.
Kariah, why do you look like a raggedy doll on Easter?
What is wrong with this?
In the beginning..
...John's business had a lot of enemies.
The one who had singlehandedly fended them off and made John what he is today-
-was Kariah.
Do you know how they had their first fight?
Give me that book.
Somewhere near Kattappana...
They went for the 'you know what'.
There, they started arguing over money or women.
You know how they are. Neither of them would budge.
By some luck, Kariah wasn't carrying his knife that day.
Though Kariah looked like a twig..
He was damn brave.
Look here
Wild jasmine bloomed
Will you come with me to pick wild jasmines, my beloved?
Come along bride
Look here
Wild jasmine bloomed
Word on the street is that John killed him.. or got him killed..
Since there were no witnesses..
You will have to ask the dead man himself!
What else!
Come along bride
Look here
Wild jasmines bloomed
Will you come with me to pick wild jasmines, my beloved?
Come along bride
It's Onam season
Butterflies are all around
Why aren't you coming to pluck flowers, girl?
Come along bride
[Stream flowing]
"CHATTAMBI"
Six months before the death
[Cleaning rice]
If you keep thinking how he is treating her and...
..what she is getting out of it..
You will only lose your peace of mind, child.
As long as you and your children are well looked after..
I would say that you shouldn't pick any fights.
It's easy for you to say.
Only I know what I am going through.
I don't even taste the food I cook until I serve it to him.
[Ammachi sighs]
Till this day I kept aside my wishes and wants..
...and lived according to his wishes, didn't I?
This is the dream life I yearned for.
I won't let it slip through my hands.
What else in this world can I call my own?
Huh?
I get it, child.
Yeah, of course you do.
[Ammachi winnowing rice stock]
Ammachi
Even though Dad used to yell at me for the smallest of things..
..wasn't he a silent cat when you were around?
What else!
You are kidding me right?
Do you seriously think that he was a saint?
[Ammachi scoffs]
When he was at his prime, he had done much worse things.
Your father.
Did you know?
I was just clever enough to move on and not let the kids know.
You should listen to this.
Once, from Cumbam...
..some Tamil girls had come to work at the farm.
There was someone in that group.
What was her name?
Yes. Selvi.
The way she wore her saree parading her navel!
And those Jasmine flowers!
[Ammachi spits in disgust]
When I went to the monastery to tell Mother Brigitte about all this...
The Mother told me, "Thresiya, don't you worry."
She told me to chant St. Jude Thaddeus' Novena prayers for nine days.
Touchwood!
Exactly, on the eighth day...
Your father fell from a tree and sprained his back.
[Thresiya scoffs]
Since then, he ended all his shenanigans
And lay here, drinking the 'Kanji' (porridge) I gave.
Do you know?
I never went crying anywhere..
...or let anybody know.
Yeah, right!
There is no point in chanting Novena.
Do you know why I came to you rather than fight with him after knowing this?
I thought you would give me some solution for this.
My child, that's why I said....
You chant a Novena and sleep off.
When morning comes, half of your worries will be over.
Here.
Drink some water.
When Appachan's pension came through, I kept some for you.
Here.
I don't want money from those who didn't call or enquire when they were alive.
When it comes to stubbornness, like father, like daughter.
What's the point of being angry at the dead, Cicily?
It won't be okay, Ammachi.
How can you say that?
If you don't want it, give it to someone poor at the church.
We can't throw it away!
[Thresia winnowing rice stock]
[Arrack boiling]
Come here, you!
Chetta!
Chetta! Chetta!
What the hell is this?
We also want to live here!
This is it, bastards!
Break it off, I am warning you!
Only one man will brew arrack here!
Stop acting like a drama queen and scram!
[Crickets chirping]
I will have the tapioca.
[Glass clinking]
[Cicily pours water]
This is bull, isn't it?
The gave it to me saying it was beef.
You can tell by the meat.
They brought it here.
Is it not cooked well?
Curry is fine.
It's a bit tough, that's it.
It's because of the meat.
They fooled you by saying it's beef.
These days, you can't trust anyone.
[Appachan burps]
The Tamilians who were with Atta Mathu...
...don't seem like they'll walk again.
Did you beat them up purposefully, man?
Is it my fault they all turned out to be Tamil?
They are growing Marijuana all over the top of Chekuthaan hill.
It's an excellent business.
Marijuana is good to smoke.
You feel good.
But if you start peddling it..
...you are fucked.
Is Chaachan not here?
It's been so long since I saw him.
Oh!
When I am not around, he drags himself in.
He will eat something...
...and leave after taking the money in there.
Ammachi doesn't get it even if I tell her.
When you go back to your house after all your fuckery...
...Eli Chedathy still gives you food, doesn't she?
My grandfather was the man in that case.
He wasn't like you at all.
He would scare people without a weapon in hand.
A 'northerner', who had owed grandpa money..
...showed reluctance to get more time..
When grandpa met the man at the market..
....he placed his hand over his shoulder, took him aside and told him..
..that, "at 4.00 pm, my money should reach my tin box."
"Otherwise, I will come there."
"And when I come back, I will take one of your ears with me."
That's all he said.
At evening, the man brought the money home.
First, try to deal with it diplomatically.
If that doesn't work, tell them you will beat them.
If that also doesn't work, only then you should beat them.
Otherwise, if you start picking fights with every dog..
..you will spend your time mostly in the police station.
"Use your brain before you pick the knife."
Did you understand, Kariah?
[Dog barking]
Go inside, Kariah.
It's Eli Chedathy.
Tell that woman no one is here.
Eli!
There is nothing to worry.
The boy is here.
Can't you just sit at home, Ammachi?
What is wrong with you! ( to the boy )
What can I do?
Chedathy would've come here even without me.
Kariah!
Here. Keep this.
I will take care of 'Minnal', all right?
Here
This is what was left.
Hmm.
[Crickets chirping]
[Glass clinking]
Let go.
Let go!
What!
What...?
Tch.
Hmm?
What is this?
What is it?
Did it leave a mark?
Tell me.
Are you afraid of the wife?
If the kids see, they might get curious.
Yeah, right!
She won't ask about it.
What else?
What?
Nothing else.
Only if you start asking...
..you will have to hear uncomfortable truths, isn't it?
You can tell her you got bitten by something.
Like what?
Yeah
I can tell her a spider bit me.
Not a spider.
A Scorpion.
Raji!
RAJI!
[Door opens]
What is it, sir?
Were you busy?
Yeah, a bit.
What do you want?
Oh! We were searching for somebody.
Is it someone I know?
When did you last see Kariah?
Kariah....
Had seen him going to get milk the day before yesterday evening.
Is that what he likes to drink? Milk?
That, only his mother would know, sir.
Don't try to act so cocky, girl.
Is it a crime now to state a fact?
I haven't seen him after that.
Why is John's shop shut?
He might not have opened it today.
That jeep parked on the road is his, isn't it?
I don't know, sir.
If you find John, tell him to come see me.
[Locks door]
It's 'Minnal'.
They are searching for Kariah.
Hmmm.
I heard.
Sir, to be honest...
Kariah is a simpleton.
Once, when my Jeep had crashed...
..he was the one who pulled me out and took me to the hospital.
I was saved only because he brought me on time.
[Baby pours arrack]
That turned out well.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to slug it like this here.
[John sighs]
Whatever anyone says...
...Kariah is a man.
..was somebody who could be called a living saint.
But no one in the parish liked him.
And, what about his replacement? Father Vazhakkan?
He was a number one 'Kozhi' (pervert)...
...and an absolute miser.
But for the people in the parish, he was more acceptable.
So...
What our parishioners want..
...is not a saint.
Someone who is able to handle things.
To be honest..
Why I like you, is also for the same reason.
[Minnal scoffs]
So you telling me I am a miser?
[John laughs]
Hey, no.
What about that part of being a 'Kozhi' (pervert)?
Yeah!
That's a compliment, isn't it?
Johnacha
Hmm
I'm leaving.
Have to take the boy to the hospital in the morning.
You are such a bore.
You leave, man.
It's the matter of your child, it's fine.
Will take your leave sir.
Let me tell you something.
If you want to bust some arrack, you should tell me.
You getting into fights...
...and coming to me to sort out the complaints, isn't right.
Sir,
He doesn't understand what I tell him.
Always does things on his own.
I will talk some sense into him.
Just this time, please do something.
I didn't say that I won't do it, did I.
But I have to talk about all aspects.
The risk I am taking is not trivial.
One more small?
Hmmm
Day before yesterday, cops had come here for you.
They went straight to Soman's house.
Rajamma was saying that they were asking about you.
Soman wasn't home then.
Give me some more rice.
[Utensils clink]
From what I understood from Rajamma...
..was that after Soman started going to the new job..
...life's got easier for them.
When she asked what you were up to these days...
...I lied that you are working in a shop at Cumbum.
She smiled at me sarcastically.
I heard they are looking for someone to work with Soman.
They told me to ask you.
If she asks again, what should I say?
Don't ask anyone about this, mom.
Nobody will come here to talk about that anymore.
On the occasion of St. Thomas' Dukrana festival..
..five girl students who excel in studies but are economically backward...
..will be given a scholarship of Rs. 500 each, according to the wishes of Sicily John Muttattil.
The respected Father Jose has initiated steps to speed up the process.
The scholarship will be given for the next ten years.
I would like to request the selected students to come to the stage and receive the awards.
To disburse the awards, I would like to invite Fr. Jose..
...Cicily John Muttattil and Member Lopez to the stage.
[Applause]
'Alice Antony, Pazhayapalli'
[Applause]
'Animol Babu, Manakkilattu'
[Applause]
'Bincy Varghese, Puthanveettil'
[Applause]
[Kariah hoots]
[Hooting in distance]
Johnacho
Hmm
People are saying A.K Antony sir is going to ban arrack.
Yeah, it's a good thing.
Our business will thrive.
Even if the trouble from the Excise is over...
..the cops won't let us be.
Oh, cops can't do shit.
Yeah, right!
Because, there are people here to bail you always?
I thought you guys were on the other hill.
Lopez brother, how are you?
It's been a while, isn't it?
Hey, Baby!
What's up Johnacha?
Look who has arrived!
What's this? Just a bottle?
Yeah, it was a sudden trip.
Put that aside somewhere...
...and come have a drink from this. It's local.
Oh, not now.
Is it safe?
It's our own product.
Drink up!
No, I really don't want it.
Then atleast get high.
Fine
Matches?
[Pours drink]
Kariah
When was the last time you came?
It's been four years.
This time, father-in-law was sick.
That's why the sudden trip.
When I landed, he was perfectly fine.
How is your father?
He is fine now.
It was while ringing the bell for the Holy mass on Sunday...
...that he got the chest pain.
Then, all of us took him to the hospital.
That day Pappachan really scared us all.
I know.
It's been two years.
You are the only child they have.
And you were in America.
Baby?
A drag?
No man, he doesn't smoke that.
That's surprising!
Take this!
My father told me, "Drink alcohol, but never smoke weed."
This doesn't have half the poison you guys rain on cardamom.
In the US, this is what the youth loves.
Alcohol isn't enticing any more there.
This is the future.
They call this marijuana or weed.
Weed? (House in Malayalam)
Yeah!
Karia, didn't you get married?
Or, are you planning to join a seminary or something?
But how will they have a seminary?
The best gasbags would be made pastors immediately.
Yeah, that's how it is!
Didn't Eli Chedathy look for any matches?
I don't want any marriage to succeed in life.
I will work and survive!
That's my way.
Then, do you have a job?
Of course!
As if he is the...district collector.
How about a peg ?
Pour out the arrack from the glass.
Kariah!
Hmm?
Give me your glass.
Nah, I don't want.
Lopez Bro!
There is an etiquette to drink this.
The whites take a sip.
And they talk for a bit.
Then another sip. Then again talk for a bit.
We can also say whatever we want to after bottoms up, can't we?
Your father is still the bell-ringer Pappan, right?
What kind of shit talk is that?
Kariah! Shut up!
He has been jabbering on and on!
His 'Marij-uana' Fuck off !
Now this is what is called wind!
When are you going to Thiruvananthapuram?
Have to arrange some money first.
Keep this for now. We'll see about the rest.
Baby!
How many more left?
Avarachan's two jobs..
..and Chinnama Chedathy's five.
Your own work is over, isn't it?
Yeah. I was about to tell you directly.
Avarachan's work will be done in two days.
Will do Chinnamma Chedathy's work next week.
Are you going to Molly's house?
No, I am going to Thiruvananthapuram.
To take the child to a doctor.
Have arranged some money.
At RCC, right?
No, at Medical College.
You do one thing, Baby.
Take Abin to RCC.
Don't worry about the money.
I will mention it in church.
But there is one thing.
You can't go on like this, Baby.
You have to promise in front of Mother Mary...
...that you will stop your bad company, recklessness and all.
Give some thought to it, Baby.
You have a boy, right? He will grow up learning from all this.
The respect and reverence that he feels when he looks at you..
...might not stay after, say, in five years.
He will start to understand the reality.
Don't think I am trying to advise you.
Ok, I will let you work.
Show your palm.
Ten years would go on like this.
I see some health issues.
Do you drink tea or coffee?
Yes.
You should avoid them.
You will receive love from your children.
Avoid long journeys.
What I have to say is...
From now on, a spiritual life..
...would be better for you.
Let me see.
Now, read my palm.
Show me the other palm.
It is bad times for you.
Hmm.
How old are you now?
Twenty eight.
For two years, you will have bad time.
Even loss of life is possible.
A few offerings and rituals might be needed.
Hmm
If you can spend Rs 30, I can do them for you.
Did you read your own palm?
Huh?
Kariah!
[Jeep revvs]
What was that?
Huh?
Nothing!
Kochappu chettan is a simpleton.
He can't bear it.
If he does something, it will be unnecessary trouble.
So you should deal with a bit gently.
You are not fit for moneylending business!
Him and his stupid sympathy!
You stay here.
[Birds chirping]
Who is it?
It's me, Kariah.
[Hitting someone] Where's the money?
Please don't hit him, Kariah!
[Child crying]
Please give him some time!
He doesn't have time for Kariah!
You should have thought when you took the money!
Get out of the way!
[Child crying]
[Woman crying] You will suffer for your sins!
You will never prosper in life!
[Kariah coughs]
Got two kilo mutton from sharing Thekkan's goat.
Molly had asked to bring you too.
Who else is there?
No one from outside.
Johnachan...
...and you..
..and us.
Do you remember?
We had a fight here while coming back from school.
Us?
Yeah.
You used to hand out with Vazhayil Saji and all.
Wasn't I always fighting with everyone when we were kids?
I don't remember this one particularly.
Muniyandi!
I am going.
Huh?
[Kariah turns off engine]
This land's soil is rich, Kariah..!
The best one!
This is the best place for cultivation.
On that hill, gold will grow Kariah, gold!
Every Tamilian who suffers the Cumbum heat says the same thing after they get to idukki.
Don't say that Kariah.
Don't say that.
People should get what they want.
Crawl like a snake after boozing up?
Or fly like a bird after smoking up? What do you like?
Tell me. Tell me which you like.
Crawl or fly, we should make money, that's it.
Aha!
That will happen.
Just in case...
Let's put in a word with John, all right?
All right?
No need.
Why?
Telling me...
...is like telling John.
Ha!
Give me matches.
Kariah...
Whatever you say...
Wife, family, kids...that is life.
Why else should we be struggling like this? Huh?
Can very well work for the government and get a pension and chill, right?
Get what I am saying?
I am wishing for us to do good. Right?
We should be doing good.
But let me tell you this.
For whom should we be good for?
Whom should we be good for?
Get what I am saying?
Someone for us, man.
Someone ours. A shoulder to lean on.
Right?
Are you getting me?
That's all fine Muniyandi.
But..?
You need a ground to stand on, to do all this, right?
Yeah, yeah.
You will stand!
You WILL stand!
See you tomorrow.
Yeah.
"18 Days before the death"
[Cycle bell rings]
Don't stop for that ass.
Where are you coming from Chandran?
Came out to buy medicines for Mom.
You won't get Ayurvedic medicines in Koottar.
Where did you go?
Right near Kattappana.
[Jeep engine rattles]
[Engine rattles again]
...and his damn driving...!
Are you going to pry it out?
[Jeep screeches]
[Screeches to a halt]
[Engine revvs]
The problem is with the clutch.
What can I say when you give this to random people to drive?
The one who is stoned 24/7 is the saint, apparently!
Just drive, asshole!
Praise be to Jesus who filled this day with goodness.
Embrace us with your kind hands...
..and guard us with kindness.
Be with my son who drifts in darkness..
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Be our aid during hardships.
Hallelujah!
Jesus! You are kindness!
Praise the Lord!
You who forgave even the prostitute and the publican..
...care for this destitute with kindness.
[Eli sniffles]
[Eli weeps]
[Music playing nearby]
You!
Really?!
Did you come here to take a peep?
You could have asked me directly if you wanted to see.
I would have shown you myself.
What brings you here, sir?
Raji...
I am bored and lonely because my family is back at home, you know...
Is this a park to get rid of your boredom?
No, Raji..
I know what you're getting at and it won't happen.
So, just for John?
Heard anyone else getting it apart from him?
Not till now.
If I hear anything like that, I will come again.
As you wish.
Do you want booze, sir?
Johnacho!
Look!
What is this guy doing here in this look?
Why are you here, sir?
Stopped to take a leak.
If your cop car roams around here, it will affect our business.
You should take a note of that.
[Minnal scoffs]
Are you trying to make the police toe your line?
Whatever you need will be brought to you.
That's all I meant.
Right. You guys leave.
[Cicadas chorusing]
What is it John?
What happened? Why are you sitting like an owl?
Shall I pour you one more?
Whatever it is, this time's booze is a bomb.
Savour it up.
Because this won't last much longer.
Minnal and all those assholes will shut this business down.
What did Minnal do?
Leave it, Johnacha.
First of all, there is no profit from this business.
And adding to that is the Tamilians and their damn peddling.
Yeah, it's time to get into some other line of work.
It's only after Thamban sir left that Minnal started showing off.
Forget about Minnal for now.
What did Minnal do? Tell me clearly.
Nothing man. Minnal was loitering around Raji's house.
We caught him red handed.
So Minnal started outsmarting you, Johnacho!
An outsider like Raji is easily doing what many "bigshots" here couldn't do.
She's not doing it only for the money
It's because she's sure that no man would touch her.
If that is gone, then there is no point in calling yourself a man.
Damn..!
Leave it Johnacha..!
What's your deal with the Pandikkar (Tamilians) ?
Yeah... Keep sucking up to Muniyandi.
He can't be trusted, let me warn you.
I know how to deal with my shit.
I am going to grow weed on Chekuthanmala.
Muniyandi better not take his business up the hill.
Johnacha, just let it go.
If I leave it at that, this place will be crawling with Tamilians.
If that happens, you all will be packing up your stuff.
But you don't have the habit of labour, do you!
Your hands will only rise to eat and beat, don't they!
Your business runs smoothly only because my hands are working!
Fuck off!
Kariah!
You shut up, asshole!
I had to pay 3000 rupees to bail you out!
Leave it man.
Johnacha, we won't be able to handle his case.
What's up Kariah?
Fuck off!
[Glass clinking]
Is he drunk?
He is stoned.
I figured.
It's medicines for Abin.
Okay
Shall I tell the broker to come tomorrow?
No
May be after two days. I have to go to church, finish some work.
Are you not joining?
No Johnacha, I have work tomorrow.
Where?
At the quarry.
Is it any good?
Oh, it's meager.
It will go on until this month, the cops and locals are a nuisance.
It's fine. You come join us.
I'm thinking of a new business.
Alright then.
It's a good thing, Johnacha.
I was wondering how to tell you about Chekuthanmala.
Listen.
So now, with liquor, Raji will sell weed packs too.
What else!
Tell Kariah to meet me when he sobers up.
Chaacha!
You'll see, chaacha.
When I grow up, I'll buy a jeep like Johnachan.
Chaachan can sit in the front, I'll drive it.
Chaacha!
Baby!
Kariah & John are having a major fight at Kattappura (barn).
They'll kill each other if we don't reach there.
Where?
At the barn! Come on!
I was searching for you everywhere!
Get up! Come beat me!
Come on! Come beat me!
Kariah!
Get up Johnacha!
Stay away Baby! Move asshole!
Are you fucking mad?
Bit the same hand which fed you, didn't you dog!
[Baby grunts]
INTERVAL
[Knock on door]
[Knocking grows louder]
Do you have anything to drink?
What trouble have you caused now?
Don't finish it.
Get me something to eat too.
[Kariah grunts]
[Grunts louder]
What happened?
Where are the others?
Near Kattappura (barn)...
...John and I had a fight.
And then...?
Baby got in the way, and I stabbed him.
Baby got hurt?
I think he's dead.
Are you fucking crazy?
Fighting and killing each other!
And Johnachan?
Why the fuck did you come here?
It was between me and John. That Baby...
...interfered for no reason.
I couldn't control it. No point talking about it now.
How long should I suffer their insults!?
I'm on my own now.
[Sarcastically] On your own!
After upsetting Johnachan,
do you think you can survive in this town?
Do you think John can survive after messing with Kariah? Huh?
All those are just your delusions Kariah!
He can pay and get 10 others like you to stand for him.
Muttattil John might be a god to you...
He's a fucking nobody to me!
In the dim light of the evening,
there was a fiery red angel,
who brought with her from the skies,
the message of my death.
In the dim light of the evening,
there was a fiery red angel,
who brought with her from the skies,
the message of my death.
I heard dumbfounded, mind shaking,
the fear arose and my voice broke,
but I brushed away the tears and raised my eyes,
let me prepare myself for a moment.
Hey, take him to the other room. Father and others will reach now
I can't bear to look at his face.
He's to be admitted to hospital next week.
Chechi is all alone...
Don't worry about that, we are all here for them.
Who's "we"?
Can you name even one?
It's easy to say that everyone is here!
[Mourners pray]
He's vanished.
We had enquired at his sister's house in Upputhara.
He's not gone there.
I'm going to visit that Tamilian.
We had no control over what happened, right?
No! There are some men...
...forgetting their families, they side with their friends.
And then they go like this.
Don't have to know anything!
Those who are gone, are gone.
What can we do now?
You can drink and reminisce the dead..
That's the easiest thing to do.
[Mourners pray]
All this time, when inside, there were people to bail him out.
Let's see what he does now.
[Mourners pray]
Hey, come here.
Why are you pissed with me?
Because I'm sad. It's my brother-in-law who died.
He was my brother too.
Am I not upset?
What was meant for you is what he ended up with.
You guys spoiled him.
Let's see what we can do about him.
Let me take leave...
..from this transient world..
From the house given to me for redemption..
To the place where saints savour eternal happiness...
They are all passing on.
[Things being thrown around]
[Objects breaking]
What's this oh Lord? Why are you doing this son?
Haven't you heard of your son's doings!?
Burn this whole fucking place!
Please don't!
Wherever that pig hides...
...I'll find him. Tell him that!
Got that!?
Come on!
[Temple bell ringing]
Ah! Please come.
What brings you here?
Is it a lightning (minnal) strike?
Somebody set fire on Aruvippara, member Lopez said.
So I thought I'd come around to check.
So you've come with so many people...
...to put out a fire here, huh?
Tell me the truth, you're looking for Kariah, right?
Have you seen him?
Yeah, I did see him a long time ago.
Hmm.
He had problems with John, right?
You think he'll still come here after that?
He won't.
I don't think so.
Tell me, where is Kariah actually right now?
He's crazy sir. He's running around here and there.
But let me tell you one thing.
What he decides to do, he always does.
Hmm...let him run.
He'll keep running and when he finishes,
he'll come to me.
Yes, he will.
How's it?
Hmmm...
This one's good.
It's gold, sir. Your native gold!
Idukki Gold!
Correct.
Start the vehicle.
Eat, eat.
Is the food good?
It's good.
That Minnal who came looking for you ended up striking me.
What did you tell him?
What can I tell him?
Yeah, the guy is here with me, come and take him...
...should I say that?
Did you bring what I had asked for?
Yeah.
It's here.
Look here, use this with enough care.
Don't do anything in a hurry.
Don't take John for granted.
He is my enemy just as much as he is yours.
He's hired many people in the village to kill you.
I've been hearing this around.
Yeah
That Moni... Baby's brother-in-law...
...him and his friends...your mom...
...errrr went to your mom's house...
...and created a ruckus.
It seems they harassed your mother.
I don't know...it's what I heard.
They threw and broke things there.
It's what I heard...I don't exactly know what happened.
But it seems they hurt your mom.
And while leaving...
...they told her that...
...if they find you, they'll kill you.
That's how things are. So be careful.
Does that moron Moni have balls strong enough for that?
Huh?...Uh, I don't know that.
Hmm... I know..
[Dog barking loudly]
What's wrong, Johnachaya?
Did you not give him anything to eat?
The kids gave in the evening.
That might be some pig.
Don't think of going outside now.
Hmm.
I've served the rice gruel.
Hmm.
[Whispers] He's coming.
The Malabar people had called.
28th and 3rd.
Are you going?
I can't travel for so long sitting in a vehicle.
He will go.
I can't do it.
If it's ok to stop and go, I'll tell Sunil to get the car.
In my opinion, it's better if you lay low for a while now.
If he goes at the time of the wedding...
...he can stay away citing that reason.
As of now, I don't have the need to fear anyone...
...and go anywhere else.
As if you are a perfect man!
Dad is only saying all this for our good, Johnachaya.
That stab was aimed at my chest.
If it was you in my place, would you have run away scared?
Eat!
[Crickets chirping]
(Scraping coconut)
Coming out from the tourist bungalow there was a question from Vishwan sir.
If I solve the case I could get a promotion and go back home to Thrissur.
He was pulling my leg.
I also understand these things.
But there is one more thing sir...
If Kariah is caught, the benefit will be for all of us.
Do you think I don't know that?
My way of working is like a lightning strike.
I've found a way.
It's not for nothing that they call you Minnal Ravi!
There are some morons who go around saying I gave the name to myself.
I'm going to rub their balls on the ground!
You should! You should crush!
[Paper rustling]
You go there. Your relatives are here, aren't they.
I'm leaving.
[Crickets chirping]
Who are you messing with!
I don't give a fuck anymore!!
I'm telling you straight!
Today's prayer was good, right?
There were some people from outside too.
They were from Mundakkayam.
Whatever it is, it would have been good if they had given us dinner too.
That's true.
After reaching home now, I'll have to cook the pork my younger brother bought.
The cooking, I can still tolerate.
It's the eating that's difficult.
Hmmm...that's true.
Not everyone likes pork.
It's not that. When I was a child...
...one day, while I was eating it...
...I felt some weird tingling in my mouth.
When I took it out and checked...
One side was full of hair!
The nausea that rose in my throat that day...
...has still not subsided.
Kariacha...
Did you see the knife at his waist!?
Hey, did you see Kariah pass through here?
Nobody came this way sir.
You come.
[Phone ringing]
Hello? Who is this?
It's the SI.
Oh, it's you sir.
John achayan is not here sir.
That's what I called to say...
Uhhh...Where has he gone?
That Kariah is roaming around.
Tell him not to go out unnecessarily.
He's just gone somewhere nearby.
He'll be back soon. I'll tell him.
Sir, please watch out for him.
Hey, don't be afraid. We are here for this only.
I just called to tell him to be careful.
I'm hanging up then.
Ok.
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women..
..and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God..
..pray for us sinners, now..
..and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women..
..and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Hey
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women...
..and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Why're you walking John? Where's the jeep?
It's cylinder head has a complaint.
I gave it for repair. It was to be ready yesterday.
Don't know what's with these assholes. What to do!
Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women...
...and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God..
..pray for us sinners now..
..and at the time of our death.
Hey! HEY!!
[John screams]
ASSHOLE!
[Both scream]
[People shouting in distance]
John! What happened!?
[People talk indistinctly]
What happened?!
Does nobody have a torch?
[People talk indistinctly]
GET THE JEEP!
[Car brake squeals, crashes]
[Kariah screams]
He lost a lot of blood
Hmm.
He got it from the back.
The matter is complicated.
Did you see him Thomas chetta?
I saw him from the outside.
Hmm.
He was very sedated.
He was stabbed twice or thrice.
He attacked to kill for sure.
Hmm.
Wonder if it hit a vein.
That Vazhayil Saji was also stabbed similarly.
[Whispers] He died!
I told everything to the cop who came yesterday.
I wasn't in town.
I read all the reports.
You told me don't fear, you'll take care...Like this?
Cicily...
..this is not our only job..
Also, John should have been careful.
This is something he asked for and got.
When John is conscious...
...tell him I stopped by.
John doesn't have a problem with his head, sir.
I won't have to say anything in particular.
Three days before the death
Kingini!
[Buffalo moos]
Write that properly.
Isn't it over yet?
Yes, it's over.
Then both of you go drink milk.
[Jeep door slams]
Slowly.
It must be your fate to walk with a walking stick at this age.
[John grunts]
I wanted to come to the hospital.
Then decided not to.
Any news about Kariah?
Ah, I didn't enquire.
This house and land...
...I'm thinking of leaving it in your name.
If I wait for father's permission...
...it won't get done any time soon.
What's this? Some sort of land reform scheme?
I'll go get coffee.
No, it's ok.
I don't want coffee, bring me a bottle.
You're having medicines..
..they won't be effective.
Medicines only heal wounds on the outside,
they don't do anything else.
Go bring the bottle.
There is no arrack left.
There's only one bottle left from that day.
Should I get you some food?
I don't want any fucking thing, just get me the bottle.
Atta Mathu and some Tamil boys are out and about.
Since Kariah is not around.
They also need to live.
Also...
I'm not going to barge into your family..
..asking for land and conjugal rights.
When you get time..
..go tell your father too.
I'm leaving.
Go fast, or Cicily will be pissed with you.
[Jeep revving]
Should I hold you?
It's ok.
[Jeep revving]
I'm leaving then.
I need to go somewhere tomorrow.
Is there diesel in the jeep?
Yes, I filled it day before yesterday.
Hmm.
Day of the death
Kora Sir
Hm?
Nowadays, it's hard to go up these rocks.
It's full of monkeys.
Sujeesh had told me day before yesterday, when I was leaving for town.
Which Sujeesh?
He is late Saji's brother.
Okay
The one from 'Vazheyil'
Okay.. Okay..
Two people from Elappara...
They were saying they were husband and wife.
They had come for a trip after their marriage.
They climbed to the top of the rock.
They were sitting there, munching on peanuts.
Suddenly, they realised they are surrounded by monkeys.
They threw them all the peanuts they had.
Even then, they didn't spare them.
The monkeys scratched the girl's face badly.
Finally, they ran crying to Sadasivan's house and escaped.
The only solution is to scare them off with pig crackers.
If you deal with them directly,
..they will collectively spread havoc.
Hey Sunil!
[Chickens clucking]
Achaya, is there anything else to buy?
No
Did you see him?
What?
You said you wanted to meet someone...
Yeah, I met.
Shall we leave?
Mmm.
[Man yells]
[Kariah grunts]
Get hold of him!
Catch him properly!
Where is your father?
Dad went to bed.
Johnachan went to bed early, dad.
It's due to the medicines, I guess.
He is very tired.
Mmm..mm..
Enough?
Do you want more rice?
No
Do you want gravy?
No
You also take a seat.
Huh?
Today, his journey to our heavenly father has started.
On this occasion..
As well as joining in the sadness of Eli Chedathi, George chettan and Rosi...
..I would like to tell you something.
We shouldn't weep thinking about death like non-believers.
Because..
He has gone to our heavenly father.
Hallelujah! Praise be to the lord! Hallelujah!
Though Kariah is not with us..
..we should remember what the Bible says.
"I have fought the good fight."
"I have finished the race.."
"I have kept the faith."
"From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness.."
Let's pray that our dear brother Kariah gets the crown of righteousness..
...and finds himself on the right side of our heavenly father.
Hallelujah! Praise be to the lord! Hallelujah!
[Drags table]
You didn't go?
My leg hurts.
I had walked a bit.
Cicily has gone there.
That's enough.
My husband said he wanted to go to Upputhara.
I will leave only after two days.
Chedathy
Cicily is here.
Since the church is not playing any part, it might be a short funeral.
He might just get buried in the backyard.
Isn't it?
Yeah...
Let the dead be.
What's the use in thinking about it?
Did you eat anything, Chedathy?
We keep telling her.
But she is not listening.
What's the use in not eating, Chedathy?
Sit..Sit..
Here...
Wait..! Wait...! Wait...!
Kariah!
Mmm.
A little bit to the...
Wait..Let me see.
[Kariah groans in pain]
Oh man! Oh man! You have got thrashed so badly.
You gave it back to Moni, haven't you?
Is he messed up for good?
Ah! I don't know.
He is showing off because of John.
What man...
The wound is deep, man.
You have to get it treated.
Or it will get infected.
There are a lot of people searching for you in the village.
John, Minnal Ravi, Atta Mathu, everyone...!
How will you get away from them?
No one will do anything.
I want to live here too!
How can you have a life while on the run?
What you are talking about is not practical.
I have to see John once more.
Next time, he won't survive.
When this case, cops are all over..
..I want to stay away and go to Cumbum.
You must get me a place there.
No..I can't do that.
Minnal Ravi is already suspicious of me.. I can't do that.
Let me tell you something..Listen..
This case...It's a murder case.
Who is the plaintiff in this case?
John.
He can dissolve the case in the court if he wants to.
You should go see him in person.
Fall at his feet, apologize, everything will be fine.
Muniyandi
Kariah might be an asshole, but not a bastard.
I started off beating my own father.
I won't fucking apologize.
You won't apologize.
Do you know what you're talking and what I am.
You can't be changed.
You keep talking about John.
You know what he says about you?
What did he say?
That, those who trust you will get fucked.
What?
Those who trust you will get fucked!
Rightly said!
Gone?
Both your wing men are gone, aren't they?
If you need anything, just send Soman's boy over.