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w.a.t.e.r.

Mrs. McNally!!!

Yes... this is 'Grass'.

G.r.a.s.s. Spell it...

Very good... Very good...

mrs. McNally!!!

That's 'flower' flower...

flower... f.l.o.w.e.r... flower.

Mrs. McNally!! Mr. McNally!!

Mr. McNally!! Mr. McNally!!

What's wrong Mr. Sahai?

Is Michelle all right?

Michelle. Michelle she...

mrs. McNally. She knows, she knows.

She knows the meaning of words.

She actually. Actually

knows the meaning of words.

Look. Look!

Yes, Michelle...

mother. Mother...

maa...

mother

maa...

once more

ma...

pa... pa...

this is 'teacher'. "tea... cher"

tee... tee

Yes... Yes

Yes, he's your tee

dear ms. Nair...

Youll be happy to know...

that I have... I have...

"that daYou had won your

first battle over my darkness."

"But todaYou don't

remember anything."

"Now I will fight

against your darkness."

"I'll teach you everything

you taught me"

"water. The first word

that you taught me..."

"and after that..."

"you typed every little

detail on my hand..."

"like a maestro playing a symphony"

cathy!

Martha... martha!

When did you return from London?

Oh! It's so good to see you.

Merry Christmas.

Mr. McNally...

- coming, Mr. sahai. Just a moment

I'd like you to meet Mr. Fernandez,

principal of the king Edward University.

I want Michelle to study

in their college

It's an honor to meet you,

Mr. Fernandez.

It's a pleasure sir.

I don't believe how time

has passed, martha

let me prove it to you...

hello... come

did you recognize her?

MYounger daughter, Sara

Sara, this is aunt martha,

an old friend of mine

oh! Hello, aunt martha.

I've heard so...

but where is my dear Michelle?

I can't wait to see her

ah Michelle.

Have you seen Michelle?

Err! Yes... I think

she's inside, excuse me.

Come... we'll go look for her.

Ah! There she is

Mr. Sahai. Look at that girl.

She can't hear or see,

and still... just look at her,

it's wonderful.

That's Michelle McNally...

the girl I was talking about.

- That's impossible Mr. Sahai.

Impossible is a word that I have

never taught her Mr. Fernandez.

There are special schools

for such children...

where they are taught many things.

To make baskets, weave carpets...

have you heard of a girl like Michelle

getting admission in a normal college?

No, but I would love to.

How will she understand the lectures?

I will sit with her in the classroom.

She will learn everything through signs

every word, every letter.

Michelle... meet your principal

Yes yes... I've told him... you

want admission in arts, not science

Mr. Sahai I will have to consult

the trustees on this.

You get few chances for good deeds.

And I hope that you will

not lose this opportunity.

Cheers?

Mr. Sahai, you know this university

is for normal students.

But because of your faith

in Michelle...

and because we believe

you are a good teacher...

we will interview Michelle.

- Thank you.

But today, you cannot

interpret for Michelle.

We have called a special teacher,

who doesn't know either of you.

She will interpret.

They will interview you.

Another interpreter, not me, ok?

Ah, there she is.

Mrs. Nair...?

Welcome ms. Nair, meet Mr. Sahai.

Hello, ms. Nair.

- Hello.

Light

are you ready for the interview?

We're ready, sir.

Why does she want to study?

Why do you want to study?

I want to study... and learn...

so that I may live with dignity,

with independence... and to be alive.

How many oceans are

there in the world?

How many oceans are

there in the world?

For me every drop of water is an ocean

she is not answering my question.

How many oceans are there in the world?

They want a straight answer

to their question

If we are in India,

on which side will America be?

If you are in India,

which side is America?

The world is round.

So America can be on any side.

What does knowledge mean to her?

- What does knowledge mean to you?

Knowledge... is everything

knowledge is spirit, wisdom,

courage, Light, sound.

Knowledge is my bible, God...

tee!

...knowledge is my teacher

- bravo! Excellent.

Congratulations, Mr. Sahai.

Y our student is now a

part of our university.

Thank you... thank you

I answered every question they asked.

Michelle looks so happy today Paul.

Can't stop talking about the interview

she hasn't stopped smiling all day.

Why not? A girl who couldn't

sit at the dining table...

has a seat in the university today.

Unbelievable.

Can you imagine? Can you imagine the day

when we see Michelle as a graduate?

Ah, it's going to be such a

special day, isn't it Sara?

Yes, of course, mama.

Whatever Michelle does is always special.

Isn't it?

Excuse me;

I need to finish my sketch.

Good evening Sara.

- Good evening.

Mr. Sahai, congratulations.

You have performed yet...

another miracle.

Still a long way to go, Mr. McNally

the journey has just begun.

Teacher!

She's been waiting for

her gift for so long.

What is this?

Y our friend, for... life.

I don't need

I don't want to be dependent on this.

This will not make you dependent.

It will make you independent.

Do you understand?

"It was the beginning of a new life..."

"a new feeling, a new horizon..."

"You had faith in me..."

"and I had faith in my wings."

Remember how happy I was

that day?

Is it wise to let Michelle live alone?

She is not alone;

mrs. Gomes will also live here.

I will also live next door.

University is close by,

she will meet new people.

Besides, we can't protect

her all her life.

Don't worry. She'll be fine!

What's wrong with you, Sara? Huh?

We were all just laughing

now suddenlYou're fighting.

It's very irritating, mama.

Anything that I put anywhere...

she picks it up and puts it

somewhere else.

Ma, I love her very much,

I really do.

But... please... leave me

out of this. Ok?

She's very excited, sweetie.

Please understand

I understand everything.

It's always about her, right?

Her excitement, her happiness, she's

the one who means everything to you

but what about me?

Should I speak to you in sign language?

Paul, I can't believe

what she's saying.

Oh my God...

Michelle!

Michelle!

- No, mrs. McNally. Leave her alone.

With every fall, she'll rise higher.

I fell.

That's the spirit.

I want you to walk alone,

without any help.

then right. Understood?

Jojo... go slow... I'm getting old.

Oh! I'm so sorry.

Where is she going?

Where... are you going?

No no no... this is the

wrong way... it's this way.

No... it's... tch!

We're getting late...

come on... yes, hurry up

Yes, come on...

run, run, run!

Yes!

Come on, come on... hurry up.

"There was so much to learn

and there was such little time."

"24 hours without tiring..."

"y our fingers would speak to me."

Whether life starts from

the womb or from the earth...

its journey starts from darkness

and ends in darkness.

One day we will all have to pass

through this darkness...

and reach into the Light.

"one day, we all have to go through

the darkness, to... Light..."

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