My name is Josutty
I am the son of Joseph and Sosamma, who are firm believers in God
I come to this church regularly and pray to God
I think we should not pray for ourselves, but for others
It is then that God will love us more
Likewise, we should think from others' point of view
Then we will never feel angry towards anyone
All these were taught to me by my father
I love my father a lot
Whatever he says is true
Do you know what my ambition now is?
To become a priest
I have come to pray for that
To take care of me from temptation...
This is Jessymol
She lives next to my house
She is like my younger sister
Then there is another person with us
Geevarghese, my closest friend
This is his house
Help! (Boy screaming)
Stop there (A man shouting)
Don't beat me
I told you to stop there
You will come home in the night, right
Yes
I will show you then
Wait for me then
This is Geevarghese's father, Paily
This is a routine scene here
Getting beaten up is not new for me
(Man shouting from the background)
These are mine and Jessymol's houses
This is my father
This is my mother
(Choir singing in the church)
Once, on the way back from school I got defiled
I was angry with Jessy then
But as my father said, I started thinking from her point of view
She has been with me all the time, giving me sweets and love
Why should I misunderstand my sister, if she kisses me once?
Several years passed by
And Jessy got into higher classes
Disgusted by the wrong education policies in the state,
me and Geevarghese decided to quit studies
But we didn't sit idle when Jessy was in school
We diverted our talents to more creative areas
I got defiled again
I gave up the dream of becoming a priest
Instead, a new dream grew up in my mind
To become the father of Jessy's kids, when I am older
You (Man shouting)
The usual twist in a village romance happened here too
The matter became the talking point in both our houses
Since we were at an advantage in this relationship,
there were no big issues at my home
But things were pretty volatile at Jessy's home
Due to the timely involvement of Jessy's mother,
who had a soft corner for me, her father relented
Mother Mary saved us
I had offered to go for the mass at Velankanni church after our marriage,
if everything becomes fine
That's fine.
But we have to make this marriage happen as soon as possible
You don't worry about that.
I will send my father to your house and start the proceedings
(Smiling in approval)
You look so beautiful in this moonlit night...
(Jessy's mother calls her)
(Both going away frantically)
In a matter of some hours, things went upside down
Someone got involved in this
I am still not aware which devil prompted Jessy's father to change his mind
How did you get the courage to come here and ask for my daughter's hand?
That too for someone who stopped studying after failing in Class six?
My daughter... she is a graduate
Your house is to be confiscated,
your elder daughter is facing dowry issues and the younger is yet to get married.
How can I give my daughter to your son, when things are like this?
Isn't it better to kill her than proceeding with this proposal?
My mother said
Most of the youngsters in Kattappana have failed in Class X exams
Aren't they living?
His B Sc...
You just don't bother, Josutty
Younger sister Molykutty said
Those who receive bank notices won't marry here?
Compared to you, she is not that good looking
I will get my brother married to a more beautiful girl than her
And will make you two walk in front of her father Thoma. You wait!
However my father said
Isn't he saying the truth, Josutty?
You think from his side
Oh, here comes a saint
His advice!
Let me make this clear
Brother, you should never go behind Jessy from now on
What did Jessy do?
Again Jessy. You are older to me. Or else you would have got from me now.
Why don't he understand?
What you said is right. That girl is really nice.
What is the use now? It seems I will lose her
You will get one from me.
You are the one responsible for making him like this.
It's better if I leave from here now.
You come inside
Shameless
Though my mother and Molykutty said
all that it didn't affect my relationship with Jessy
A few days later, while I was playing cricket...
Ohh... What a pathetic show!
Go and play marbles instead
I swear on my Jessy... I will hit a sixer!
(Gets clean bowled)
What's your plan, Josutty?
I wanted to hit a sixer.
But I missed the ball and got out
You continue playing with these kids
Why are you so serious, Jessy?
Tell me what is the matter?
Josutty, it is as if my father has decided everything
A boy from Thodupuzha is coming to see me today
Why don't you speak out, Josutty?
When I heard it all on a sudden... I don't know what to do
You can't marry me now, right?
I know, you can't
I can't come there before Molykutty's marriage
So when such a proposal happens, what should I do?
What should be done?
Ohh... Do I have to tell you that as well?
That boy's family will reach the junction at 3 o' clock today
They shouldn't reach my home
God, should I kill them?
Josutty, my father has almost said yes
when it was known the boy is from Palackal family
If they come and like me,
the marriage will happen, even if I am not willing
If you don't mind them coming, let them come.
Let my father fix everything
I am going now
Jessy, wait
Let me go.
Since we couldn't find any other solution,
me and Geevarghese decided to do that fatal thing
The only taxi driver at the junction, Rameshan, was given the job
It's actually not nice. But there was no other way
It's already 3 o'clock. They are yet to be seen
Rameshan, don't tell too many bad things about Jessymol
Do you think I will say so? That too about our Jessymol
But will they end this proposal if they know about her love affair?
I'm not sure
Even if we say she is pregnant...
...they may not go back if they are looking for their money
What? Pregnant? Who's pregnant?
I was just citing an example
Oh, you said it as an example. I got scared.
I can't imagine she getting pregnant from anyone else
Right?
I don't have a problem. I am ready for a try.
Just shut up. I will kill you.
Rameshan, what else are you going to tell them?
I will manage it. You don't worry
How many families have been broken up because of me!
And that includes my parents.
How?
While having breakfast I said something and my parents started fighting over it.
Now they are living in separate homes.
I will manage your issue. Don't worry.
The boy looks good
You better keep your mouth shut or I will kill you
That guy looks u9lY
Is the house too far?
It's nearby. You can reach there in an auto
If they get into the auto, it will be an issue
They won't even look towards the taxi
You come with me
What will we do now?
We will remove the auto from there
If I come with you, who will drive this car?
You get into the first auto
You follow the auto in front
Where to? - You go anywhere you like
See both the autos have gone
Oh, what a pity...
Let the autos go. My taxi is here
The fares are the same
Okay, let's go in the taxi then
They will be waiting for us. They will be impressed if we go there in a taxi
That's true
(Taxi driver singing an old film song)
Why are you going to Thomachan's house at this hour?
So what? It's not night yet.
Usually people go there in the night
In the night?
I will explain later. Why are you going there?
To get him married to his daughter
Why are you laughing?
Don't make me laugh, friends.
Are you planning to marry Kattappana Jessy?
What do you mean?
She is known like this in this area.
There are many who have their native places attached to their names
It's not like that. She is known for all the wrong reasons
Let's go back then
You fight it out after getting down from the car
Rameshan succeeded in breaking that proposal
Many who came later were also sent off like this by Rameshan
But after sometime things went out of our hands
Josutty, it's them. I am sure
Are you sure they are not going anywhere else?
No, I am damn sure
Shall we go in the auto?
Rameshan, don't be too harsh while talking about her to them
I have to keep a restraint, right? Agreed
You know why?
If I hear it again and again, even I may start believing it to be true
That's not my concern. Do you want me to break this proposal?
Yes, but don't ruin my family life
That will depend on your luck
Hello
Here is the bridegroom. This is his father.
How was the journey?
Folks, look here
We started early in the morning. There was traffic block everywhere
We will pretend like strangers
You keep doing something
There's an auto
We will go in a taxi
Rameshan, take us home in your taxi
He is a nice man
It is said we have to be strict with our kids.
But I never had to control my daughter.
She is that obedient and matured.
It's not fair if I talk about my own daughter. Let him say.
In a clever move, Jessy's father made Rameshan talk in favour of her.
I have never seen such a disciplined and matured girl in my life.
Home, studies, parallel college... she won't even smile at anyone in between.
That journey turned crucial
The boy liked Jessymol and he wanted to marry her
I realized the truth that things were going out of my hands
A few days later,
one night when my parents and sister had gone to a distant church
Josutty, Josutty
Close the door
What happened Jessymol?
I can't live without you, Josutty
We will flee from this place
You pack your bags
What are you saying, Jessy?
If we do like that... have you thought how sad our families would be?
No one thought about our feelings
I came out even though you didn't call me
Don't let me down
I can't live without you
Do you think I am not sad?
Look at me
If we part ways only the two of us will be sad.
Or else who all will be unhappy?
How much our families will be affected? What all casualties will happen?
You think about it, Jessymol
Go back home. Get there before anyone wakes up.
Please go now. Listen to me
If your love for me is true, you listen to me
(Josutty breaks down)
Josutty...
After a while, Jessymol became pregnant. Not mine, but her husband's.
Still I prayed to God...
God, let it only be a normal 'gas trouble'!
Though I turned down her request that night,
I went to the church on her engagement day thinking
what if she changes her mind at the last minute
(The priest is going ahead with the engagement proceedings)
(Are you ready to marry Jessy? Yes, says the bridegroom)
(Are you ready to marry Francis? Yes, says Jessy)
(Josutty runs away in despair)
Josutty, wait. Don't make us run like this
Is he going out of India? Sri Lanka is seen right there
You ran all this way to play hide & seek?
Shut up. He's sad.
I never thought his sadness was this long
Don't cry Josutty. Just imagine, whatever happened is for the good
Josutty, it's good that you didn't marry her
I didn't tell you a truth earlier
She had tried me before
But I never let myself fall for her.
(Josutty slaps him)
Now, you are down!
She's like a sister to me
What is your problem?
I thought if I tell ill about her, he would be happy
You get up now. He's going from India to Pakistan
Josutty, we are also coming
Son, what's happening?
You have to move on. Life is like this, a lesson to learn.
The persons we meet in life are chapters from that book
The hurdles that we face are our exams
You should try to be a winner in those exams
What is the use if you become weak like this?
You forget your worries and come along
My father's ability to face the toughest situations
in a light way had always surprised me
Let me tell you an example
Sister... Where is Joseph Chettan?
What happened Divakaran?
God, why did you do this to us?
What happened mother?
Now what will we do now?
The plantains have been uprooted in the storm
God, why did you do this?
Can you stop crying, Sosamma?
What else should I do then?
We had promised Varkey Kunju to give him the remaining dowry after this harvest
What will we do now?
Your son-in-law will be here soon
There he is
I have no plans to be polite
Come Varkey kunju, you come inside
I have not come to have a feast here and go
What all did you say when I asked you for the rest of the dowry?
To wait till the harvest
Now what is left?
There is one thing that I have groomed expecting the dowry
What is that?
My dreams...
Everything else is gone now
When everyone is so worried, please don't come up with a fight
I have waited all this while for the dowry
I have to know one thing
If you are not willing to give the rest of the dowry,
I will leave your daughter Kochurani and the kids here
Please stop now. Others are listening
Let them hear. I don't care
If it is so, you leave Kochurani alone here
If you are busy, I will come to your place and bring her here
Then what about the kids?
I will take care of my daughter. You take care of your kids
You come here. Let me tell you something
Okay everyone. Shall I go now?
What did you tell to pacify him?
What else? I told him that we would pay him after the next harvest
My father used to take on every issue like this
I watched him with awe like a kid would do, when a magician does his tricks.
His words gave me the strength to get over
the sadness about the break up with Jessymol and to be normal
Jessymol's second delivery
I've a doubt...
Is she taking a revenge on me with her consecutive deliveries?
Sir, here's the interest
The whole amount is there
No need to count... what if it becomes less?
What is this, Josutty? You have paid Rs.6000 less.
Eh, how did that happen? Did it become less while you counted?
Josutty, how can you do this to me?
I gave you so much money
when your house was to be confiscated, as you were my student
It's a pity that you are not even giving the interest properly
It's because of my situation...
I don't want to hear anything.
It is the hard earned money from teaching students like you that I give as loan.
(Snoring loudly)
Silence...
You rarely talked to us...
Did you say something?
I was thinking about your hard work
This is not done. You have to return the whole amount in three months.
Sir...
Three months.
If you don't repay the money,
you and Molykkutty who are my students
and your parents will be thrown out of the house.
What else can I do Geevarghese?
I will repay him by selling off my house and property
Then we will shift to a rented house
Kochurani's remaining dowry can be paid. But what about Molykkutty?
She should have joined some convent after her tenth class.
Don't say like that, Josootty
There's still three more months. Before that Jesus will find you a solution.
See, Narayanan master is calling.
He wants the remaining interest amount.
You pick up the phone, Josutty
What for? To listen to his rebuke?
I can't. I will have some money only after selling the tapioca in my plot.
Make sure that your tapioca is not eaten by rats
Keep quiet!
(Geevarghese singing a suggestive song...)
- Get lost, you idiot - Oh, you heard it!
Forget it, you go to him and tell him about your situation
Chandra, get me one tea
Josutty don't need a tea.
Right, Josutty?
I can have a cup of tea
By the by Josutty,
is it enough if you live like this without thinking about your future?
You have to get Molykkutty married
Kochurani's pending dowry has to be repaid
Then, you want the document of your house pledged to me, back?
Sir, how can I... all of a sudden?
You don't know what is the solution, right?
Read this
Want a bridegroom
A catholic woman, who is divorced for no fault of her own...
27 years, rich family, B Sc nurse working abroad.
Proposals invited from eligible youth
Education or economic status is not an issue
Those who are in a financial crisis,
will be helped to get out of it and will be taken abroad
Sir, isn't this for second marriage?
Forget it. I did enquire about it. She is the daughter of a textile owner
Her first husband was mentally challenged. That was not known to her
They were together only for two months.
Is that such a big issue?
Still...
A second marriage...
It's up to you
But if you don't repay me the deficit amount in three months,
I will take your house
Josutty, do you think I will harm you in any way?
You may leave now. Think well, considering your family situation.
I kept thinking all the time
When I couldn't find a solution,
I thought I would ask those who are close to me
Lottery vendor Gopi said: You shouldn't say no to prosperity, Josutty
Butcher Mathachan said: You are already 30.
It may be a second or third marriage, it's all the same
Coffin maker Chandykunju said: A man's average lifespan is 60 years.
That is almost 21, 900 days.
You have wasted half of it has already, roaming around without any purpose.
Now what remains is almost 10,000 days.
After that you will be in one of these coffins.
Before that marry the girl and live your life happily in New Zealand.
My best friend Geevarghese said:
if things go on like this in three months your house will be will that blade master.
You can't blame that girl for her first marriage.
If you can end all your burdens with a marriage, isn't that sensible?
Parish priest Fr. Gabriel said:
If God has chosen her as yours, accept it, Josutty. You go ahead with this.
Josutty, don't waste your life with some misconceptions.
The age of the virgins is over!
What are you saying, Josutty?
We brought you up all this while to get you married to a divorcee?
Why are you supporting him, man?
There's some sense in what he says.
What else is the option, mom?
Or else we all will have to die.
Me and dad has decided to go ahead with this alliance
it has been informed that we will go to see the girl there, the day after
Brother, we don't need this.
It's after all a second marriage
What are you saying, Molykutty?
If your marriage happens soon,
even you will have to marry a divorcee or someone with kids.
I thought this is better than all those situations
Let this happen. Our problems will be over then
So I decided to let my dreams off, leaving all the decisions to God,
I went for the first time to see a girl for an alliance
Why all of you are so silent, as if someone is dead here?
Keep a pleasant face
What for? To me, this is as if my Josutty is dead.
But it didn't need much time for the demise to become a celebration
The faces of my mother and sisters brightened up
as if they were seeing an angel for the first time in their lives
I kept watching Rose like a young boy would at a restaurant,
when he sees some delicious sweets there.
First cup for Josutty. Then you serve the priest.
It's your sister
You have a problem in leaving here immediately?
I will be sad for sure to leave my parents and Molykutty here
You didn't feel sad when you left here for the first time?
Mm
That's it.
More than sadness, I am a bit afraid too
Why should you be afraid?
That is when I think about what will happen after reaching there.
The maximum I have travelled from Kattappana is to my mother's place,
which is not too far.
Once I reach New Zealand,
I don't know the language even to ask for drinking water
Your smile is really beautiful, Rose
Don't feel bad. It's because I am really tense. Can I take a Iaddoo?
That is jalebi
Oh, when I am tense, everything looks like Iaddoo for me
And that includes you as well.
I wanted the girl whom I marry to take care of my parents
I never expected this much
Rose will leave within eight to ten days after the marriage
I have to leave when the Visa comes
What is the use of having everyone around us, if we don't have enough money?
Things won't always happen the way we want.
If that is so, then why do we need a God?
You just believe that this is God's decision
I narrated my feelings to my father as well
if you start thinking like that, how will we live, Josutty?
You think from that girl's point of view
She has worked there away from home all this while
She too will be looking forward to a companion
Is it her fault that she can't remain here for too long after the wedding?
Can one live without a job?
You should never forget that
she has taken up not just her own burdens but ours too
My betrothal with Rose happened well
As it is customary in our villages after occasions like these,
my uncles came up with new issues
You haven't left as yet?
Josutty, though the times have changed we can't give up our traditional ways
How will we get over the shortcomings in today's function?
What do you mean?
The uncles had a sumptuous lunch today. They should be tired.
We didn't mean that
What is the issue then?
As per Christian tradition,
the bridegroom should come first at the church during the betrothal
Instead the bride came first
Why do you make this silly thing an issue?
Whatever it is we can't break our traditions
The function was really grand
The wedding should be grander
Why should it be a competition with the bride's family?
We don't have that much money as well
You should talk about not having money anymore
You saw how much the bride's family spent
Josutty, the elders in the family should helm the wedding function
And not the outsiders
Why should others have a say in all these matters?
They are not outsiders
You are also included among the outsiders
It's better to have a closer enemy than a non-existent friend
When was the last time you uncles were here?
I do remember. Five years back. During the elder sister Kochurani's marriage to him
See our Varkey kunju, he comes the moment there is a harvest
What did you mean?
I said it in a positive way
So we have the right to involve in this family's matters
What is in your hands?
Kerosene... medicines...
Uncle, it's part of the celebration...
They have bought a bottle
A marriage needs to be celebrated.
We will join for sure.
Let's change the topic.
Josutty, what dress will you wear for the function?
What is there to think? He will wear a suit
No need for all that Molykutty
I will wear a mundu and shirt
I won't come if you are wearing a mundu and shirt
He is not used to wear a suit
He should get used to it
He won't be living here anymore.
He will be in New Zealand
So there should be some new changes
What's the use?
That you won't understand
What Varkeykunju said is right
You should wear a suit
However expensive it is
For the first time, these idiots turned useful
The food has been served. Have it before it becomes cold.
So we will have food and disperse
Give some space. Let the bride groom come out
Everyone get into the vehicles
Varkeykunju, move aside and make way for the bridegroom
All of you make it fast. The bride's party will be there soon
There is enough time for the bride to come
Everyone hurry up
Oh you look stylish
You don't look as if you come from this house
A mundu would have been better, right?
You look perfectly fine
Where is Geevarghese?
(Family members getting ready for the function)
Where are you going?
Get into some other car
What are you waiting for?
Let Geevarghese also come
No need to wait for them. You start the car.
Stop. Don't start now
What is this?
When I am alive, I won't let you travel in a taxi for your marriage.
When will the food be served?
We are also waiting
Where have the bride and groom gone?
Isn't there a limit in keeping the guests waiting?
It always happens like this during Christian weddings
The food is served the moment the knot is tied, for Hindus
It all depends on the area and the rituals
Can't you see the guests waiting? Serve the food fast
You can at least make them sit inside
His two uncles have locked the hall from inside.
Guys, we won't wait anymore. Let's go inside
You can't get inside now
The guests have been waiting all this while
if we don't let them in, they will turn violent
You open the doors now for them to have food
You will have to wait till the bride and groom comes
There are some rituals and ceremonies.
You all will have to wait outside now
Is that written in the Indian constitution?
Don't try to teach me
This is our family matter
They have come
- Where is Rose? - There she is
You know what your uncles said?
On the day of our wedding,
all that happened embarrassed me in front of Rose.
Not just me, it was a shame for everyone
My guests were looking at me, as if I was their enemy
Come, daughter
The hall is small. So you all will have to come in turns
(A pandemonium ensues as guests rush inside the hall)
Is a feast happening in this area for the first time?
For anyone a marriage is a happy occasion
But for me, it was one of ridicule and despair
How will we tell him that right now?
It won't help even if we tell him later
The flight is at 5.
So you intimate them right now
To add to the woes,
Rose had to return that day itself as her leave wasn't extended
(His friends mocking Josutty)
Stop it. My heart is burning!
And here you are singing
When the time was ripe I wasn't fortunate to enjoy it!
Josutty, it's all God's wish
Are you angry with God?
Why so?
God is blamed for every adversity
Why do you spare devil?
Scuttling every good thing is devil's act
Why do you look at me while mentioning devil?
Your face matches perfectly, that is why
While laughing even you resemble a devil
No wonder your wife went away
Where is the aero plane?
Will it reach the destination?
Several months went by as I waited for Rose's visa
I started thinking.
Will life abroad be the same like this in my hometown, Kattappana?
I had no idea
There was only one person in our area who knew about it, Babukkuttan
You'll know how delicious the dish is from its smell
Ramesha, this smell is enough as a bite with a drink, right?
No, I need chicken
Why is there only four glasses? We are five here
Josutty doesn't drink
That is old fashion. These days who doesn't have a drink?
Why are you like this, Josutty?
My father doesn't drink. So I too never had one.
Josutty, you are great!
Though I have travelled all over the world,
I have never tasted something as good as this
You have a drink
Wait, Obama smokes this cigarette
Josutty, you have a smoke
No, I don't have such habits
Now you will have to start it all
You have to live in New Zealand
Is it mandatory to drink there?
Costly cigarette, whisky and cooling glass...
these are the main symbols of an NRI
Even if you are not using it,
you will have to bring a bagful of all these each time you visit India
Don't make people like me look cheap,
by bringing chocolates, perfumes or tiger balm
One day Sherif, who runs a local Internet cafe told me to meet him urgently
When I reached there, I knew that the visa had come
The days of waiting were over
I was happy
But the next moment, I was worried
God, this visa will separate me from my family and my homeland
Take this, brother
Mundu is comfortable in the flight, Molykutty
What are you saying, brother? You will wear mundu?
You have seen me all these years wearing a mundu, right?
What's it?
He says he wants to go wearing a mundu
Aren't you ashamed to go wearing a mundu on the plane?
Our former minister A K Antony wears a mundu all the time.
So what if I wear a mundu as well?
I am not comfortable wearing a pant
Molykutty, you get me a mundu now
You get it yourself. I can't
Why do you all compel him? Let him wear what he likes
Father, you keep quiet. You are the one supporting him all the time
Why did you annoy her?
I know her very well. By the time she reaches the kitchen her anger will be over
What she said is right. When everyone else get out of the flight well dressed,
Rose will feel awkward seeing only you clad in a mundu
That's true. Moreover, she will keep nagging you all your life saying that
Josutty, you don't know how tough a wife can be
Get him the suit that he wore during the wedding
Josutty, you should have one of these pickles with your meal
Don't cry mother
Do I need these pickles to remember you?
The hardships that we went through and the love that
we shared during those times are enough to remember you all
Don't cry, mother
Here 3Y6 some sweets
Are you going to tell me that I should have one daily not to forget you?
What is it, Josutty?
Nothing mother
What do you want now? I should wear coat and suit, that's all?
I can't say no to you. Bring it.
Josutty, be careful while in the flight.
Don't put your head or hands outside the window while you travel
Don't worry. It's safer than our roads on the flight
Give me the bag. Let's start
Father...
Why do you worry, son?
New places and people are coming into your life.
You are good at heart
Never lose it
You should only do whatever you think is right
Wherever in the world that you are, you should be happy always
Don't waste time. You may start now
I'm leaving now
Ramesha, you have filled enough petrol in your car?
It's too far. I don't want you to get stranded somewhere
This visual has great importance in my life...
Rose... Look who's this?
What kind of dress are you wearing, Josutty?
Wear your mundu properly... Remove that tie
Why couldn't you come in a shirt and mundu?
Molykutty insisted on me wearing all these
You are travelling in a flight for the first time, right?
How was the trip?
Kochi to Auckland was fine...
From there onwards it was like travelling in an auto
What about your food?
I can't do without rice and fish curry
I told those ladies
Who? Air hostesses?
No no... You will make fun of me
Anyways, they gave me those worms...
Oh, Noodles
Josutty, this is our car
I never knew you talk this much during our wedding
Where was the time then?
It's the trolley... Leave it here
There's a belt in the car? I already have one
Oh, this is beautiful... You own this house?
No, this is on rent.
I was living with friends in the town. This one is better for a family.
I will have to drive to work everyday, as I work a bit far
There are some Malayali families living here. That will be a blessing for you.
That's good. There are a few to talk to.
This place is not like ours, Josutty
The total population in New Zealand is 45 Iakhs.
This town has about 45000 people living here.
They are all busy with their own work
You have to find someone on the street, if you want to talk
So it's sure that I will lose my way, if I go out
You liked the place?
It's beautiful. But I don't see any pictures of Jesus Christ here
Come. Will show you
Jesus is there right in this room
Josutty, keep your bags in this room
Josutty, you were standing here? What are you looking for?
There are no places to sit and talk, by the roadside?
See, a girl running there wearing only her lingerie
She is wearing shorts, Josutty. The girls here dress like this
So you too wear such dresses?
No, we Indians prefer long dresses
You shouldn't wear it. If you want to, wear it inside the house
Women should dress up only like that
So men can do anything?
Not like that.
What is that, Josutty?
Nothing, Rose.
My mother made these pickles for you
You taste this sweet
Molykutty made this
Will you feel bad if I ask you something?
You ask me...
You could have married someone who is more educated and wealthy.
Why did you choose me?
Your family has a good lineage.
My father looked for just that when your proposal came up.
True. We were wealthy earlier. My grandfather lost it all in business
My father is an honest man.
If someone asks for help he just gives whatever he has
and never think about earning for the future
Rose, you know something?
My grandfather had killed himself
He had a car. When he couldn't handle his debts, he drove himself to death
Don't tell this to anyone. Only me, Geevarghese and Jessymol know about this.
Who is Jessymol?
She is my neighbour... We were friends... nothing more
I can't hide things from you... We liked each other...
Since we didn't have the money, her father married her off to someone else...
That's the truth
Have you been in love before?
Yes, during my student days. My dad didn't agree to our affair.
I don't know... But I saw your face changed when you heard about my affair
Josutty, you take a shower and get fresh
I will clean all this up and will get fresh
See, he stands there like he doesn't know anything.
Jesus, I am aware that you brought Rose back here, on the day of our wedding.
You had decided that my first night should be in New Zealand, right?
Come Rose...
Your hair so beautiful...
Oh, this was a dream
Josutty, you wear these shorts at home
I had changed from shorts to mundu during my school days
Here everyone wear shorts...
What if someone from my native place knows that I am wearing shorts here...
I'm really tired. Shall we sleep, Josutty?
Goodnight, Josutty
Where is she going?
She is sleeping in another room?
Do they have their first night during daytime in New Zealand?
Like an unanswered question, my first night went away just like that.
I didn't have the courage to ask her about that the next day
By that evening, it was time for our wedding party
This is Lilly and her husband Satheesh. Our neighbours...
This is Priya. She is Rose's friend. She is married. Her husband is a businessman
You should be wondering where I have gone... I am here...
I had nothing to talk to most of the guests...
started talking on the mobile,
though there were none on the other side of the line
Who's this guy?
I knew this when I saw your unending phone call
You are a Malayali, old man?
I am not an old man... Call me chettan (elder brother)...
My name's Devassy
Dad...
My daughter, Lillykutty.
Dad, take him home now. I will come later
Go with him
Can't have him for long. He will start drinking
You are not having drinks?
No. My father doesn't drink. So I don't drink as well. I love my father
Everyone went back to their homes after the party
Rose went to her room
I was left alone
Oh, she has got up early and made all these
I am lucky to have her
Josutty, you are up?
You are just like my mom.
She will get up early and make everything ready anytime we want to have breakfast
I'm done... I'm going now
Meet my husband, Josutty
Hi, nice to meet you, Josutty...
Rose is such a nice girl... You are very lucky to have a girl like that...
And you guys look like a perfect couple... Please take care of her...
Okay?
Sorry, I have to leave now... Bye Josutty... Bye Rose
Bye Michelle
Did you understand who she is?
She made all these dishes
Oh, she was the maid? She speaks English?
The maid comes in a car? How can she afford all these?
She works like this in a couple of houses.
She gets 25000 from each house. Then what is the problem?
A maid gets a monthly salary of Rs. 1.25 Iakhs!
What a country is this!
If the maid back home knows about this, she will jump down from the bridge
I was helping my daughter
Is it yours?
No. My son in laws
Where's Rose? - She has gone for duty
So are you alone?
Yeah.
One minute. I will come right now
I was wondering where to go to have two pegs
It's not possible there.
If Lilly see me drinking, she will throw and break the bottle
You speak good English
Not for you. It's for me
Devassy chetta, Rose wants me to come with you and learn English
Who's going to class?
You don't? Rose told me you are going for English classes
Even my daughter Lilly thinks so. I need some reason to get out of the house
I leave the house every Sunday and roam around
Josutty, you should see the lakeside. Foreigners come there in skimpy outfits
It's as good as watching ten soft porn movies
Everyone thinks I am a regular at the English classes
It's not very easy, right?
Not really if you have it in one gulp
lam talking about learning English
It's not that tough
I knew just two words when I came here
Yes No
After a while I learnt more due to certain compulsions
Fool, stupid, nuisance, useless, get out, country fellow, get lost, go to hell...
How did you manage all that?
That's because of my nature
Devassy chettan was like a cool drizzle during my dry life at New Zealand
After Rose leaves to the hospital, I start roaming around with him
Honestly there was no real aim in life
You two are here to have some fun, right?
You know this Priya comes from a traditional Christian family
She is beautiful, right?
Her husband is gay
Really?
He looks handsome. But he is of the other kind in real
I was also in a similar situation as Priya
I felt like telling the secret which I had kept to myself until then,
to Devassy chettan
Female psychology works in two ways
A few come to us like a magnet if we love them
The rest prefer to stay away from us. Why do they stay away?
What for?
For us to go to them
Fireworks of love happen inside their minds
It's just that they don't reveal it
In my opinion, Rose is also of that type
You do this. You give her a tight hug from behind and get her into the mood
It will work?
Yes of course, It's an expert's advice
Who is holding me from behind?
Oh God, even this was not real?
Josutty, you go out
It's indeed shameful. His stupid idea... I will chop him to pieces.
You did something terrible, Josutty.
Now you are blaming me?
I did all that you told me to do.
How could you rape your wife?
When I saw Rose draped in a towel after a shower...
Only towel was there?
Yes
Then I won't blame you. But there's a problem
It's not like what it is back home.
If she files a complaint, you will be behind bars
I am her husband, right?
That doesn't work here even if it's your wife.
If you touch her without her permission, you will be caught
What kind of a rule is that?
That's the rule here
Now what can I do?
Before Rose calls the cops, you beg for pardon from her
Wait... Even if the police come, don't mention my name
So you are trying to trap me alone in this case
Not at all. If you are put behind bars there should be someone to bail you out
Careful not to give them any clues
She is not to be found here. Has she gone to the police station?
God, is she calling the cops?
It was a mistake. I will never repeat it again. Please don't call the cops
Who called the police?
What is this, Josutty? I was calling the hospital
Actually, I should be sorry
You will be sad on hearing what I am going to say
But I should tell you this
I have told you that I was in love with someone before my first marriage
His name is Sudheer
We were in love while I was studying nursing in Bangalore
Sudheer had come to meet my parents but they didn't agree to our marriage
as he was from a different religion and also from a poorer family
I searched for him but couldn't find him
It was after the threats from my parents that I agreed for my first marriage
It was for them that I agreed for our marriage
What do you want me to do now?
I have loved only one man in my life. That is Sudheer
I am yet to get over him
I want some more time to become close to you mentally and physically
Can't you wait until then?
If you want only my body, I will agree for that
There is some truth to what she said
Why should your life be sacrificed to save her father
from having a third heart attack?
You think from her point of view.
She wanted some more time not because she hates me but to love me
She told me all that as she is honest
If both of you are fine, then why should I have a problem?
Maybe she is right. But how long will you remain a virgin?
You should make her fall in love with you
Everything will be fine.
I was relieved that Rose wasn't angry with me
I was sure that I could impress her with my love
As a first step I took over the household chores after sending off the maid
Are you sure?
I will manage things
Where is the key?
So I will ask Michelle to quit.
I will give her salary to you from now on.
Thereby you will have an income as well.
I am late... Bye
It was indeed a surprise
I got a job after reaching New Zealand!
I was so happy
I am late... Bye
(Tries to tell that he wants some rice powder)
(Panting)
So much trouble on asking for a pack of rice powder?
Good that I'm alive
Feel like peeing
I didn't want to let Rose know about this
That's why I called Priya
You sit in the front seat. I have to get down in between
Josutty, you got scared?
Please wear that seat belt
Honestly I have not done anything wrong
I asked for a pack of rice powder. That's it.
At the super market. I somehow managed to run away from there.
But they called up the cops and caught me
They have charged you for urinating in a public place
So no one in New Zealand is allowed to pee?
There are public toilets here for all that
if you do it in public, the cops will put you behind bars
Devassy chettan should have told him about all this by now
He has never done it before, when we were together
From that day onwards, Priya became a good friend of mine
I could tell her everything and we became close
Though we came from different backgrounds, we had several things in common
Though I am living here my mind is still back in my home
How funny were those days
Josutty, you have 'nostalgia?
No. But I have gas trouble.
I do have medicines
(Priya laughs)
I got out of the boredom when Rose wasn't there, with Priya
Life became happier
I learnt to make different types of sandwiches
and dishes of New Zealand from Priya
In return, I taught her how to make parathas and the peculiar Kerala dishes
Happy birthday to you!
What is this, Josutty?
What's happening here?
We decided to celebrate your birthday
What's it for you?
Why did you do all this?
(Devassy tries to intervene)
Devassy chettan, you please keep quiet
I want to ask him
You didn't hear?
Why did you do all this?
Why do you behave like this, Rose?
I did it to make you happy
For my happiness?
I am happy with what I have
You are ruining my peace
This is my house
You can't do whatever you want here
We came to give her a shock, And now, we got a bigger shock
Don't worry, Josutty
You stay away from her today
Let's go, Devassy chetta
Rose's anger made me sad
But more than that I was worried what Priya would have thought
The next day, after Rose left the house I went to Priya's place
Please come, Josutty
You were not there for the morning walk. What happened?
Rose fought with you again?
I didn't expect Rose to behave like that yesterday
I know you were upset. I am sorry for that
Forget it Josutty. Rose was not in a good mood yesterday.
What can you do about that?
Shall I serve you some juice?
No need. A glass of water is fine.
Life may not happen the way we want
It goes ahead on its own
Though I was sad to leave home,
I had come here with lots of dreams about my life with Rose
You know something, Priya?
What?
I haven't even slept on the same bed with Rose
- I know that - How?
Devassy chettan has told me that
He never told me so
Everyone will have their own issues in life, Josutty
You take my case
For outsiders, I am so lucky. But only I know what my issues are.
I know what it is. Devassy chettan told me about it
Hmm
Aren't you sad about that?
Of course, I am. But what can be done?
What you said is right.
Whatever we dream, life has its own plans
I come from a well-known household; my relatives are all well placed
One of my elder brothers is in Australia
Though times have changed, everyone is ecstatic about their lineage.
And that includes me too.
I can end my wretched relationship with a divorce
But the shame for my family, the disrepute for my parents and siblings
I don't have the courage to face it all, Josutty
I can't see my loved ones unhappy
That is the reason why I decided to suffer all these unhappiness in my life all alone
Don't be sad. Things will be fine
I went back home repentant about that moment
Rose has her own problems
I had planned to ask her about it. Then decided not to.
If she doesn't want to remember it all, why should I bring them up?
I was so shocked when I reached home thinking about all these
Josutty, where were you?
Do you know how tense I was?
I had gone out
Don't you want to get Molykutty married? You know how old she is...
Why are you staring at me?
Nothing
Then you tell me...
About what?
About Molykutty...
What happened to her?
You didn't hear what all I said?
We have to marry her off, right?
Yes
I talked to your father in the morning.
He told me that you had discussed this a week back
But you never replied to him
You had sent a hefty sum to clear all the debts quite recently
So?
I didn't want to trouble you frequently, by asking for money
You don't have to think about all that.
I am well aware about a girl who is of her age.
So you start planning her marriage very soon
I'm going now
I have messed up the kitchen. Please clean it up
Honestly, my eyes were full, out of happiness
My woes until then were all gone
My father always tells me that life is like a river.
It will never flow calmly.
It will go tussling with the rocks
and during the rest of the times, falling in to the deep
So after some minor hiccups, our life was back on a normal track
I shared that happiness with Devassy chettan
Be careful.
Why are you not happy even after hearing that our issues have been solved?
Of course I am happy.
But I am thinking about another thing
About Priya
I don't know why she is behind you!
That too when I am here
Now don't tell everyone about this
Like you told Priya about my first night. And you told me that her husband is gay.
So what? You gained out of it?
What did I gain out of it?
She hugged you because of that
You wasted an opportunity
It should have been me!
Come and help me to get up, please
Don't think about all that. It's sin.
Then will do one thing. I will anoint you as a saint
How much did I help her? Still she ignored me
How old are you now?
Es. Why?
You can't take a push up properly. But still has great plans!
Even then my first night was remaining as a question mark
But since things were fine, I lived happily, loving and serving Rose
I started learning new ways and familiarizing with the land where I lived
Rose...
Josutty...
Who's he?
Sudheer...
I had told you... my classmate
If you were having an affair with him, why did you marry me?
Josutty, I can explain...
When our wedding happened, I didn't know where Sudheer was
On this birthday, he greeted me on Orkut
That was when I knew Sudheer was nearby, in Australia
It was a shock that he is still unmarried because of me
I am the one responsible for ruining his life
He has loved me only for all these years... When I knew about his situation...
What about me then?
Now what should I do?
I don't know
You frightened us
We searched for you everywhere
Rose confessed everything
We will sort out this issue without anyone else knowing about it
What issue?
All the issues are over
Josutty... Rose is scared...We will talk...
Tell her that I won't commit suicide
The drama she creates...
When I asked her what should I do, you know what she said?
That she doesn't know
What does that mean?
I don't have much education
But I have the wisdom to understand what she meant
Now no one needs to tell me about her
No need to talk to me
My father has told me that life is a textbook
Each person who comes to us is a lesson
What he said is true
But he went wrong in telling me how to learn these lessons
He always told me to think from other's side
I have always done that
But no one has thought from my side
My father's outlooks are all wrong
In this new world, such people are fools
Why do we live?
Why do we make money?
To make our desires and likes happen
For that there is no need to live as good human beings
Why do you start new habits now?
The old Josutty is dead
This is a new Josutty
The new Josutty who is there to enjoy the sins and pleasures of this world
Josutty, add some water
It's a raw life from now on. Let the liquor be so as well
At the age of 31, Josutty has started drinking
It's bitter, but is good
Give me one more
You know what my dad who never had a drink, smoke or any such vices got finally?
Debts and sufferings
It was a mistake... a big mistake...
What all are you saying, Josutty?
The things that I have learnt. It's the lesson that was taught by Joseph.
What is your plan now?
To ruin yourself by drinking?
No. My aim is to make money.
I will do anything now to make enough money
If you have any love for me, please help me
Please find me a job
You know, I have washed even my wife's lingerie
So I can do anything
I will do well. I am sure about that.
What more is there to lose for a big loser like me?
I am determined
I want one more...
It was Priya who knew my talent to cook well...
came up with suggestion to work as a chef
We reached Siyad Haji's house. Devassy chettan knew him.
He had a south Indian restaurant in town
Times have changed. It's not easy now.
After working for some time, people tend to ask for more salary.
Or they start one on their own.
Restaurant business is always a big headache
Or the one who runs it should know how to make it all
I don't have the energy for that.
So I am planning to wind it up.
I have worked hard for so many years. My children are all well placed by now.
I am planning to take rest from now on. Then how can I help him?
Uncle, you are planning of winding up this business.
Why don't you hand it over to Josutty then? Let him run it from now on.
We're confident he can do it. He will give you 50 % of the profits.
Then you don't have to bother about the tension and responsibilities.
It's a good idea. You will have a monthly income just like pension.
I never expected such a speedy solution for my search for job
With the help of Priya and Devassy chettan, I started my restaurant
If it was an escape from a mundane life for Priya,
it was some income for Devassy chettan to buy his drinks
The restaurant was a big success.
It helped me to get engaged with hectic work and to get rid of my woes.
I got a call from my native place one day. It was Molykutty.
Her wedding was fixed
What's it, Josutty?
Molykutty's wedding has been fixed.
It's great news. Aren't you going?
You can go for the wedding. We will manage the things here.
I'm not going.
It won't be right.
Molykutty will be upset if you are not there
Maybe. But I don't have an option.
They don't know about my issues with Rose.
You don't need to let them know.
You just attend the wedding and comeback as if nothing happened.
How much ever I try they will understand from
my face or if there's a change in my voice.
That will make them sad... especially my dad.
But how long can you hide it from them?
I don't know. You know how scared I am, when I get a call from home?
I am trying too hard to hide things from them
This phone is my only connection with my home.
From now on you may keep this.
You let me know only those things, which are very urgent.
As my profits in business soared, I became more miserly
I shifted to the restaurant to save the rent
What's this Josutty? Why don't you have a new pack of bread?
This part of the bread is tastier. The people here don't know about it.
I know.
It's not as you think...
You know how long have we known each other now?
One year. That means it has been one year since you landed in New Zealand.
Josutty, we have only one life.
What is the use if we just make money without enjoying it?
In a way we are equally sad.
Her behaviour took me closer to Priya
Perhaps it was what both of us wanted
I started enjoying life
What happened?
Josutty... Your mom...
What happened to her?
Josutty, Varkeykunju had called from home.
The details of cremation...
I am not going, Devassy chetta
What is this Josutty? It's your mother...
I don't want to see her like that. She lives in my memories
I don't want to lose it
My mother... She had only sufferings in her life
Wanted to make Money...
build a house... took her in a chauffer driven car to church...
It all remain as dreams
But my mother is lucky. She didn't wait to know about my plight.
Thus another chapter from the lesson named Josutty is over
My mother became one of the many who dies everyday
Life went ahead again.
I invested a portion of my profits in real estate business
Since those in New Zealand were not really aware
about the games involved in the business,
the Malayali in me succeeded in making real profits
I started building a new house back home,
with the help of my brother-in-law Varkey kunju
Priya, I'm going for shopping
Why is she here?
To have food
Why can't she go anywhere else?
The best south Indian restaurant in the city is yours.
People come to the best place, right?
What happened to you, Josutty?
Ask her to leave
What for? Rose is just another customer. You should treat her as one.
Or are you still in love with her?
I don't eat my vomit again.
Even I got scared thinking if what Priya said was right
The old Josutty is dead. He has to die
I am walking in front of her to confirm it
I can't forgive her.
I have become a new Josutty
Rose, please don't feel bad. Please don't come here again.
That makes Josutty uncomfortable.
You know what I mean
Yeah. I am sorry
I didn't come to make anyone sad.
I will be the happiest if Josutty does well
I know you are angry with me, Priya
No, no... never
Nothing was deliberate
There come certain situations in our lives...
when we don't know what to accept or what to discard
Initially I took a decision to please my family
It was proved wrong as time went by
Another decision to make amends for that mistake...
Nothing was deliberate
I had to do it
No other girl should have my plight
I'm sorry
The construction of the new building back home was over
My father moved in to the new house
He wanted to see me. But I didn't go
I didn't feel like going
Geevarghese did call me a couple of times. I didn't talk to him much
I was hiding myself from everyone.
Certain changes were brought to my look. I was getting older.
Your hair has started greying
Even after fifty, my dad's hair never became grey
Maybe because of pure coconut oil and the pure air in Kattappana...
Years passed by...
I used to get upset if I couldn't attend the weekend mass while in Kattappana,
but here it's been years since I went to the church
The phone calls from home became occasional
Maybe they would be thinking about me as a thankless guy
who conveniently ignored them on my pursuit to become wealthy
There were several changes here too
I bought a new house as per Priya's suggestion...
learnt driving... bought a new car
Son, why are you not talking to me?
My mind says you are not happy there
You shared your worries with me when you were here
But now I have a feeling that you are moving away from me
lfl have hurt in any way, you should forgive me
You should be happy. That's all I want
Varkey kunju called from home
Josutty... Your dad... he's gone
(mumbling) How did you come? We will sit there?
You want coffee or tea? Or shall we go to the restaurant?
I didn't have anything in the morning
Josutty...
Why are you sad, Josutty? I have not gone anywhere. I am with you...
I realized a big truth
My father was my biggest strength
It was my confidence that he lived at some corner of this world
I don't belong here. I am losing my energy.
I am thinking of going back home
You should go back Josutty because you don't belong here
That's the truth
This land doesn't suit you.
However you try it won't change
You worked hard for 8-9 years. You have made enough wealth
Now you go back home and live your life as the real Josutty
But how can I leave you all and go?
As your dad says, we are some of the chapters in your textbook
During our private moments I asked Priya if she could come back with me
It's not that I don't want to live the rest of my life with you, Josutty.
But I'm not that lucky.
I am living for my family... to live up to the family's tradition...
You know something Josutty? Rose was also a girl like me.
But she had the courage to go out of that life.
I don't have that courage
I have lived the way I wanted during the past 8-9 years...
with you... I need only those memories
I liked Priya a lot...
her decisions did hurt me...
but it's her life... only her rights have relevance here...
Thus another chapter named Priya is over now
Hi, how are you? What's your name?
Esther
You have one daughter?
Yes... you both talk...
We have shifted to this place... We bought a house...
Nice place... Good
You're good?
I'm going back home
You are not coming back? - No
My father's gone
I heard about it
I'm going now. Bye
I'm not angry with you, Rose
I felt lighter. Now I can understand her.
There has been not a single day when I didn't remember Jessy
The first love in your life is always special... It's the same for Rose as well
When I started thinking from her side, I could realize it
After ten long years of losses and pains, I am back home
It would be a surprise for Geevarghese to see me
What will be his response
He is no more, Josutty
He was heavily in to drinking
After you left, he was sad and started drinking even more.
He used to scorn you for not calling him
He used to go to Joseph Chettan's house, as he was alone
He died soon after Joseph Chettan's death
We didn't want to hurt you by informing all these
Mom, dad and Geevarghese... they loved me the most
I never returned that love to them
A big mistake that I did, which can never be erased
Brother
You never thought about us
Why did you hide about Rose from us
It's not yet over? As if a day is over at a school
Is she collecting all these trophies in her anger towards me
As my father used to say, Jessymol, Rose, Devassy chettan, Priya
and all were lessons written with the ink made of tears and joy
I decided to learn a new lesson as well
(Ad in the newspaper calling for proposals from women for a 40 year old divorcee)
The advertisement has come correctly. When will the match happen now
Good morning sir
Sir, you had tea?
I didn't understand who you are
My name is Swapna. You like tea or coffee
I prefer tea
I too like to have tea. A cup of tea makes you fresh, right sir
I have come with a gift to make a cup of tea
whenever you want, without anyone's help
Tea maker. It's our company's new product.
When you buy it from the shop the price is Rs. 1500.
But if it is from me, it costs only Rs. 1200.
You save Rs. 300
You came to save me Rs. 300 in the morning
If you get Rs. 300, I will get Rs. 200
You are really smart
I have to earn a living, sir. I have to take care of my family
What is this huge responsibility that you have
It's a boring tale, sir.
I am sure you won't buy my tea maker
Wait. Don't close the shop now
Just tell me. What's your issue
My dad died long back. Mom is ill. Two sisters who are grown up
The heroine has to toil in between.
Though it sounds clichéd as in a movie, it is my real life, sir
What's your husband doing
I am not yet married
Why are you not married yet
If you ask me all these
You are smart. You look really beautiful. Then what is the reason
All that doesn't matter, sir. Now everyone is looking for dowry
I haven't seen a man who wants a girl alone,
without looking for a hefty dowry
If you find someone who doesn't need dowry...
who will love you dearly... and who looks not so bad
If I find someone like that I will definitely get married
Shall we get married then