Enga Amma Rani

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All the lives ever lived,

Are contained in one word:

And that one word, Is 'Mother'.

Good morning, uncle.

- Good morning, dear.

Have you eaten, uncle?

Not yet, Tara.

I'm not Tara. I'm Meera.

Hey, don't lie.

See, I knew it!

Mom, the bus...

Okay, uncle. Bye.

Bye, uncle. Bye, mom. - See you.

Careful.

I haven't received any new

information about your husband.

In fact, we've been updating you about

it for the last couple of weeks.

He travelled to Cambodia

on your company's work.

How could you not know?

We're talking to our

Cambodia office everyday.

They've filed a complaint

with the local police there.

If we receive any news, we'll

surely get in touch with you.

Is this your answer?

What else do you

expect us to do?

After moving from

Malaysia to Cambodia, he

spoke to you over

phone for two months.

The past ten days you haven't

heard anything about him?

Yes, sir.

We could have helped you if

he went missing in Malaysia.

He's gone missing in Cambodia.

What can we do?

Even you can't do anything,

then what can I do?

You're an Indian.

So, go to the Indian

High Commission.

Explain your situation.

Only they can help you.

Tulasi...

Yes?

Please come.

Where are you from?

I'm from Siruthaiyur,

near Kanchipuram.

When did you move to Malaysia?

- It's been eight years now.

Why did you get married in

Malaysia, and not in India?

Sathya and I fell in

love back in college.

But both our families

were against it.

Sathya got a job and

moved to Malaysia.

Then he made me move here as marrying

in India would cause problems.

So we got married here.

Our marriage affected our

families very badly.

But at that point, Sathya was

the most important thing to me.

Sathya's family was

furious with him, too.

We knew Sathya's uncle would

create trouble at my home...

Sathya consoled his

uncle over the phone.

We slowly started losing hope about

our families getting together.

We decided to go back to India only

after they approve of our marriage.

We haven't gone there yet.

Okay. We'll do our level best.

In any case, submit a report at the

Cambodian High Commission Office.

Hello?

I don't know, Durga.

I haven't stopped trying.

I just reported it at the

Cambodian High Commission.

How is everyone there?

We're all fine.

I came to mom's

place this morning.

How is Tarun?

- He's doing real good.

Mom is just feeding him now.

Will you listen to me?

Offlate I'm listening to

everything you say. Tell me.

I am sure he will return.

You should come back

home until then.

You're struggling alone

with the children.

You think I'm

enjoying life here?

I won't come back to

India without Sathya.

Good morning, sister.

- Good morning, Tulasi.

Good morning. - Good morning.

Go make some coffee for me.

What? Coffee?

Or even tea would do!

Jogging isn't enough.

If you want to stay slim, you should

do some household chores like me.

Where are you off to?

Sathya's manager had

asked me to come.

I'm sure he has good news.

How are you travelling?

- By cab.

You have a car at home,

and you're taking a cab?

Learn to drive, Tulasi.

That's the first thing on

my agenda, when he returns.

It's late. I need to get going.

Bye. - Bye.

Welcome.

Have a seat.

How are you?

I am doing good, sir.

Well... what is it?

It's been three months.

We haven't heard

anything about Sathya.

His visa is also about

to expire next month.

Without his presence, we

can't extend the visa.

I'm sure he will return. Can't

we do it after he's back?

We can extend his visa after he's back.

That's not a problem.

But without him... we can't extend

your visa or your kids' visas.

Isn't there a way around it?

You can't be a dependent on

your husband's visa anymore.

Maybe if you get a job here...

...your kids can be

dependents on your work visa.

If that doesn't work out, you have

no option but to return home.

Sorry. I can't help you.

Why do you laugh? Can't I work?

Okay, alright. What

job will you do?

It's a temporary thing.

Only till your dad returns.

Fine, but what kind of job

are you going to take up?

I am getting bored at home, too.

A job would be a welcome change.

That's fine, but you're not answering

my question! What kind of job?

Some job! What do you care?

Is that so? Thank you very much!

Dad is going to return anyway.

Why do you have to do this, mom?

Is dad not going to return?

Don't think that way.

Dad will be back.

Okay?

It's been three months, mom.

So beautiful, I love it!

- It's real cute, right?

You two go inside and play,

mommy will be back in a bit.

Okay? You have your phones?

- Yeah, we do.

Okay, be careful alright?

- Okay, mom.

Come here!

I'm here, where are...?

Tulasi? - Yes.

I'm Ramya. - Hello.

Danam explained everything.

You'll find a man named

Mutthalif at the counter.

Go meet him, I'll join you.

Thank you. - Thanks.

Tulasi...

There's a man known

as "Indian Uncle".

He is from India.

He's the Senior

Supervisor out here.

Whenever he asks a question, you just

say... 'I know' or 'I can do it'.

What does he look like?

Mr. Chokku, someone

wants to meet you.

Yes, Mr. Muthalif.

I'm coming.

I'll be back.

You look surprised!

Yeah, he didn't manage to

find a bride in India.

So he has been lurking around,

hoping to woo some girl out here.

Be cautious!

He's been like this for a decade now?

- Of course!

If you manage to handle him, you

won't have any problem here.

'Handle him'? What do you mean?

Why so shocked?

I asked you, "Will

you do a good job?"

Will you?

Yes.

Good. I like that.

Because I won't do much.

Someone needs to

get the work done.

I don't get what you mean, sir.

You will, eventually!

Do you drive?

I do, sir.

Good thing.

Because I can't drive!

Okay, hand over your passport.

You can start working,

the visa will come.

Thank you very much, sir.

Why so unfamiliar?

I mean... drop the 'sir'.

Chockalingam. Or

'Chokku', if you may.

Who is Chockalingam?

Me, obviously! You

don't like the name?

It's a nice name...

But I mistook you

for Indian Uncle.

So, who is that?

Oh!

I see they've already

interviewed you.

Which wonderful lady did that?

Oh no! Did you tell on me?

Not yet! I said I'll tell

him only if I get this job.

I'm sure he'll hire

you just for this.

All praise goes to Ramya.

Thank you!

Sorting out things and arranging it?

Is that even a job?

I am thankful I have

a job at least!

Then we can't handle you!

You'll go on about

your schedule.

Your aunt is calling me.

I'll be back.

Go shower now.

Yes, Durga?

Hello?

Who is this?

This is Sathya's dad speaking.

Father-in-law!

How are you?

I'm doing well.

How are the kids?

They're fine, father-in-law.

How is mother-in-law?

She's okay.

I often think about getting in touch

with you, but never had the opportunity.

I heard your sister is in town.

So I made up my mind

to speak to you.

Nobody knows.

Your sister told

me what happened.

After Sathya returns,

you should all visit.

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