Out in the Dark Page #2

I don't see you compromising.

Do you think?

What are you up to?

Why don't you go back to your books.

Hi, Nimr.

Hi.

I hear you're studying in Tel Aviv?

Leave him alone.

Okay, I'm outta here.

Bringing guns home?

Aren't you going too far?

Let it go, okay?

So this is getting serious?

I know you're busy with school,

but you forget where we live.

You forget you used to fight

for education and human rights.

Are you preaching about values?

You only care about yourself.

Violence is not a value.

What's going on?

You guys found something new

to fight about?

It's nothing, dear.

What is this good for?

Good night.

I don't understand what you're doing.

I'm going to bed.

Mustafa,

why are you getting yourself

in trouble?

I didn't do anything, I swear.

They just decided to pick on me.

Are you f***ing with me?

No, I swear.

I was gonna call you,

but I lost your number.

Lost my number?

Yes, I'm not lying.

Oh really?

I did.

Shut the f*** up.

Shut the f*** up.

I don't need this guy, he's burnt.

Wait, what do you mean "burnt"?

I'm not "burnt," I swear.

I'll do anything you ask me to.

Give me your number

and I'll do whatever you want.

Just please,

His family knows, take him back.

No, Gil.

Gil, please don't send me back.

Arrest me,

but please don't send me back.

Gil, I'm begging you,

they're gonna kill me!

You know they're gonna kill me.

Arrest me. Don't send me back!

When I tell you to shut the f*** up,

you shut the f*** up.

I'm fed up with the lot of you.

You hear me? Fed up!

I offered you my help. You didn't

want it. Now shut the f*** up.

I'm sick and tired of you.

Don't you get it?

You piece of sh*t f*ggot.

Gil, please.

Where are you going?

I have to make a quick stop.

Just drop me off at home first.

This can't wait.

Stay here, I won't be long.

Just leave the car on.

Good evening.

What's the point

of beating him up like that?

You need to make an example.

You don't really think they told him

any state secrets, do you?

What are you guys up to?

We're taking care of a collaborator.

Didn't I tell you to stay in the car?

What makes you think

he's a collaborator?

He's been living in Tel Aviv

working as a prostitute.

Do you think the Jews

let him stay there

out of the kindness

of their hearts?

That's no proof.

Let him go.

Nimr!

Are you trying to save him?

He's been living over there

taking Jewish dick.

But who told you

he was a collaborator?

I did!

Amar!

You're gonna get yourself in trouble.

So do something.

There's nothing you can do.

He's a f*ggot

and he's been living in Tel Aviv.

Israeli security gave him

a ride all the way home.

If you won't do something, I will!

Nimr,

get a grip.

Think.

Nabil...

Enough. Finish it already.

No!

But why so far?

Who's gonna be there?

Who else is coming?

Whose friends?

Well, can I call you back

a little later?

Okay, cool. Bye.

What a surprise!

I'm so happy, what are you doing here?

Is everything okay?

Mustafa's dead.

What happened?

He was caught hiding here illegally

and was deported.

He was killed back in his village.

I'm so sorry.

Are you okay?

Can I spend the night here?

Yes. Yes, of course.

Put your backpack down.

Have a seat.

Do you want something to drink?

Water's fine.

Good morning.

How are you feeling?

You know you're welcome

to stay here as long as you want.

Thank you.

It's not because I'm nice,

it's just that...

I don't really want you to leave.

I don't feel like leaving either.

When am I gonna see you again?

Sunday?

"Youm El Ahad?" ("Sunday" in Arabic)

Yum Al Ahad.

To Mustafa.

How did you and Mustafa meet?

The first time I came to Tel Aviv

to check things out,

I went to a club,

but I was too scared to go in.

I walked around the block

like 10 times.

There were a bunch of guys

standing outside

and it felt like

they were all staring at me.

Then, I guess Mustafa noticed me.

He was covered in make up,

and he said,

"Ta'al shu chayef."

It means,

"Come over, don't be afraid."

He got me in,

he was performing that night

and we stayed friends ever since.

How are you doing?

Hey.

What the hell is your problem?

What's my problem?

What are you getting

this family into?

You ungrateful little brat.

I bust my ass for this family.

So you can study in Tel Aviv.

Do you know what people are saying?

Let them talk.

People forget that you need

more than an army to build a state.

You and your friends don't have

a monopoly on patriotism.

Look at you, little bro,

starting to talk politics.

You're absolutely right...

I don't care about the Jews,

the Palestinians, Fatah, or Hamas.

I'm talking about a person,

and you killed him.

Why do you keep protecting that f*ggot?

He brought it on himself.

I can't believe you just said that.

Nimr,

grow up.

Sure, "Dad."

You know what?

Maybe you should go

to your room and study.

Get out of here.

Aren't you getting tired

of studying all the time?

Not really, why?

Just asking,

we hardly see you at home anymore.

I actually miss the days

I wasn't so busy.

Mom asked me today if I want her

to introduce me to Saeed.

The grocer?

Are you serious?

Yes.

The guy with all the freckles?

Keep it down, you're waking

the whole neighborhood up.

What are you doing up?

Ironing your shirt for tomorrow,

like you asked.

What's happening tomorrow?

Just a school thing.

You got school stuff

on the weekends too now?

Go to bed. It's late.

Mom?

- Yes?

Do you really want grandkids

with a bunch of freckles?

Do you think

this is something to make fun of?

Go to bed already.

I used to swim here

when I was a kid.

It's where I fell in love

for the very first time.

With whom?

His name was Ofer,

we were 13,

he was the fastest swimmer

in our class.

One time, we used a stop-watch

to see how long

we could kiss underwater.

How long?

36 seconds.

So did you always know you were...

Gay?

Yeah, pretty much.

And you?

When I first started going out

in Tel Aviv,

I thought people were gonna have

a hard time accepting me

because of where I'm from,

but then I realized

gay guys don't really mind.

Well, you know, a dick's a dick.

Did you ever come out to anybody?

Back home, nobody really knows.

Did you tell them about me?

If I were you, I'd be more worried

about my mom's cooking.

I'm joking.

They're gonna love you. Don't worry.

Hold on.

What's up?

What's that?

Open it.

Roy, this is beautiful.

Check the back.

"Love Finds Its Way" (Arabic)

I asked somebody to translate for me.

Thank you.

Do I look okay?

You look amazing.

Let's go.

Nimr, what a pretty name.

Thank you.

Does it have a meaning?

It means "a tiger."

I'm named after

a family friend who died.

Seriously?

I had no idea.

You never asked.

Roy mentioned you're doing

your Masters here in Tel Aviv.

It's a great school.

I'm actually studying

at Bir Zeit University (in Ramallah),

and I'm only here for one class.

It's taught by the top expert

on psychology in areas of conflict.

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