Noces

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A WEDDING:

Inspired by true events.

- Does it have a soul?

- I don't know how to answer that.

- They say before forty days, it has no soul.

- I don't know how to answer that.

- Is its heart beating?

- Yes.

- It's already beating?

- That's right.

You still have seven weeks

to think it over.

- It won't change in seven weeks?

- Of course it will.

But we can still do it.

After twelve weeks,

we can no longer intervene.

But that's just it...

What if I still want this

after twelve weeks?

We'll arrange for you to go to Holland.

- You can do it in Holland?

- Yes, up to eighteen weeks.

They're very competent.

Do you speak Dutch?

- A little.

- You'll be fine.

- It'll be more expensive.

- How much?

Excluding travel costs

and other expenses, 800 euros.

800 euros.

And here?

If you have insurance,

it's 3.50 euros.

- 3.50 euros for everything?

- Yes.

For the insurance forms,

it mustn't go on record.

No one will know.

Even if anyone intervenes,

your privacy is protected.

- Your parents will never know.

- They're not the problem.

I respect doctor-patient confidentiality,

as does everyone here.

I wanted to ask you...

- Have you done this before?

- What do you mean?

Have you ever been in my situation?

Why do you ask?

I don't know.

Do you consider it serious?

To take out a baby?

It's not a baby, it's an embryo.

We take out an embryo.

I think it's serious.

- Wednesday.

- Can't they do it earlier?

No, you need a week between

the first meeting and the operation.

- Never less.

- Why?

To make sure that

this is what I really want.

Normally, it takes even longer,

but I insisted on doing it quickly.

OK.

I have a Pakistani inside me.

I know.

It's Pakistani, a Muslim.

I know. Zahira, I know.

When are you working in the shop?

- Tomorrow.

- OK, tomorrow's good.

We agreed.

You'll talk to him tomorrow.

We'll see.

Alright.

Promise you'll talk to him.

Promise.

I'll talk to him.

Happy?

That's it. Just a bit more.

Gently.

Add the spices. Not too much.

Looks good.

Just a moment, Fares.

This is important.

Zahira's very first biryani.

We'll see.

We haven't tasted it yet.

Wait.

No, it's alright.

Yes, if all goes well.

They think the operation is Wednesday.

But I'm not going.

Yes, I understand.

OK, tomorrow after class.

At five.

Tariq?

There's still a chance.

How much will it cost?

3.50 euros.

- What?

- I know, it's crazy.

My cardiologist costs 100 euros.

He found the name for what I have.

The syndrome...

- Brugada.

- That's it.

Brugada syndrome. 100 euros.

- Dad?

- Yes.

Zahira wants you to meet Tariq.

Why?

She says it's important.

He's the kid's father.

There is no kid.

But...

They're willing to get married.

Tariq is a Muslim.

He's Pakistani.

That changes everything.

- What are you playing at?

- Nothing.

I just want things to work out.

Wednesday will be a start.

That'll sort out her life.

- And Hina?

- What about Hina?

What does Hina think?

If she knew, she'd agree with us.

- I don't think you fully understand.

- I do understand.

I understand,

but I also understand Zahira.

You understand her?

Yes, I understand her perfectly.

- You do?

- Yes.

You'll be late for school.

I spoke to him

but he won't hear of it.

- Do you agree with him?

- What?

Do you agree

or are you scared of him?

It's not that I agree,

but I do understand him.

You know how he is.

You're on his side?

No, that's not it.

What will you do without your family?

- Zahira, you'll be alone...

- I'm not alone. I've got Tariq.

Tariq?

- Hello.

- Hello.

Do you know how lucky you are?

Lucky?

Of course.

If you go on Wednesday,

everything will work out fine.

In another family,

it'd be much worse.

I'm not going.

If you don't, it'll be bad.

Do you hear me?

Think about what you're doing.

It'll be bad.

- Will you always be there for me?

- Of course.

Promise me.

I'll always be there for you.

- Alright?

- Yes.

Catch your breath,

teacher's late.

Well, Miss Zahira.

You're running late.

You still haven't learned

the importance of punctuality.

Without punctuality,

human potential is wasted.

What good is talent and intelligence

if you're not reliable?

- And if you're late...

- You're not reliable.

It's our turn, Tariq.

Our turn, our life.

It's now.

- It's your decision?

- Yes.

- Not your family's?

- No. I don't want this.

If we don't keep it...

it's over between us.

Do you understand?

I know.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

- Can I see the screen?

- Why?

- I don't know.

- It's very technical, you know.

- Can we see...

- Are you sure this is what you want?

Yes.

I'm going to disinfect you.

Will someone pick you up?

- My brother's waiting for me.

- Good.

- Will you be able to rest tomorrow?

- Yes.

When can I go back to school?

In a couple of days.

Where does it go?

- What?

- Well, the baby.

What do you mean?

Once you take it out,

where does it go?

Miss, it's not a baby.

OK, but where does it go?

Everything we extract

is placed in a plastic bag

which is then frozen.

Frozen.

The bag will go to a company

specialized in the burning

of medical waste.

Burning.

Can we just wait a moment?

- Wait?

- Yes.

- Just a while.

- As you wish.

I think... I'd rather stop.

Are you sure?

Yes.

I'm sorry...

Don't worry about us.

It's no problem at all.

Thank you.

Zahira?

- Where were you?

- I'm right here.

I called twenty-five times.

- You didn't answer.

- I'm here.

Did it go OK?

- Did it hurt?

- Not really.

Are you OK?

Daughter,

your mother and I...

didn't know each other either.

And look.

I was stressed on our wedding day,

like a madman.

What's she like? Pretty?

Will I like her?

I was in the same state.

That evening, I made her laugh.

It was wonderful.

One of the greatest nights

of my life.

Here, you can choose.

Other families aren't like this.

Here, you have the choice.

After the mess you made,

everything can still work out.

This is an incredible opportunity, Zahira.

And you'll be able to talk to them.

We'll arrange all this.

- I'm going to Pakistan?

- No, no.

- They're coming here then?

- No.

You'll see them online.

OK.

We have to keep up with the times.

Hi, three mojitos

and a sparkling water.

- Lemon or lime?

- Lime.

Thanks.

- Bye.

- Bye.

Did you tell him I'd be here?

- Maybe.

- But I didn't ask you.

I haven't committed a crime.

Neither has he.

No, neither has he.

Here, this is for you.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

Are you alright?

- Please, get up.

- It's OK, I'll stay down here with you.

Please, get up.

- Are you sure?

- Yes.

We have to go.

- Why?

- I'll explain later.

- Why are we leaving?

- I'll tell you later.

Why aren't you allowed to go out?

It's tradition.

- But your brother goes out.

- Yes.

So, tradition says:

"No nightclubs for Zahira"?

If you like.

Does tradition also say:

"No Ardennes for Zahira"?

I reckon so.

That's a shame.

My uncle has a place in the Ardennes.

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