The Lady, the Devil & the Dealer Page #2

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(static noise)

- Mikey?

- This is useless. Hello?

(dog whines) (Michael) Suu!

(engaged signal)

(traffic noises)

(soft instrumental music)

(soft instrumental music)

(chatter in Burmese)

(soft instrumental music)

I'm happy to be home.

So am I.

(traffic noises)

Daw Suu. My name's Nita May and I have

a message from your husband.

He wanted me to tell you

that their visas have finally come through.

- They will arrive at the end of the week.

- Thank you.

- There is so much to discuss.

- Let's start then.

(street and traffic noises)

(suspenseful instrumental music)

(indistinct chatter)

Leo. So happy to see you.

It is good to have you back.

C'mon, let's go. Please, after you.

(soft instrumental music)

Mum. Mum.

Mummy.

(laughter)

- Oh!

- I've missed you.

You better be prepared

for complete chaos.

Ch?

(laughter)

Come on, come on.

(laughter)

Wow.

Mon Mon! How are you?

Lovely to see you.

(indistinct chatter)

- Ah.

- Tom.

- Dr. Aris.

- Hello.

- How do you do?

- You look shell shocked.

Well, I suppose I had taken it

for granted,

Suu was leading a solitary life,

quietly nursing her mother.

Not all historians get to be a part

of history in the making. Enjoy it.

- Please let me know if you need anything.

- Oh, thank you. I will.

Bye.

(knocks on door)

Michael.

I'm glad you're here.

Down, down, down, down.

A little further.

Okay. Stop, stop, stop. There you go.

Step away, step away.

(speaking Burmese)

- What is he saying?

- He's saying,

that public discontent with government

policies can no longer be ignored.

And that because he's not totally free

of responsibility,

for the events of the past few months,

and because he's getting on now,

he's going... He's going to resign.

There will now be a referendum

on Burma's political future.

(continued speaking in Burmese

on television)

(sound of fireworks)

(music and indistinct chatter)

- Hello.

- Hello?

Mum.

Some men from Rangoon University

want to speak to you.

They said it's urgent.

Madam. My colleagues and I are

academics from the history faculty,

and we believe you are the only person

who can lead Burma into democracy now.

As the daughter of Aung San,

the people will automatically

unite behind you.

Your father fought and won

independence for Burma.

Here's an opportunity to finish

what he began.

Let's seize this opportunity.

Quite apart from having no relevant

experience,

as you can see,

my hands are more than full.

May I ask that you take some time

to consider?

(soft instrumental music)

(dogs bark)

(speaking Burmese)

(speaking Burmese)

(speaking Burmese)

(whispering in Burmese)

(suspenseful instrumental music)

(shouts)

(suspenseful instrumental music)

- Madam, we will have to continue on foot.

- All right.

(shouts and music)

Let's go.

- Michael.

- Stop the car. Stop.

(shouts and music)

- Dad!

- Boys, come on.

Keep up.

Suu!

Suu!

Dad!

(shouts and music)

- Dad, we're going to get some food.

- What?

- We're going to get some food.

- Okay. But don't go too far.

Stay right there.

We don't want to lose you.

(sighs)

It may be a little late

to be saying this.

But you realize I've never actually

spoken in public before.

And there's no time like the present.

We'll be watching from the side.

(soft instrumental music)

(music swells, cheers from crowd)

(cheers)

(cheers)

(cheers)

(cheers)

(cheers)

(dramatic instrumental music)

(cheers, camera's clicking, applause)

(reporter)

Aung San. Aung San Suu Kyi,

the daughter of General Aung San,

until now an Oxford housewife

and mother of two,

emerged today as Burma's

bright new hope for the future.

(indistinct chatter)

- I was incredible, huh?

- Yes. Yes, indeed.

However, a quarter of a century

of brutal oppression,

will not be undone in one day.

There is still a great deal to do.

Glory days of the Raj.

Used to house a staff of eighty Brits,

before Ne Win had them all kicked out.

Okay, here we are.

Wonderful.

(street and traffic noises)

(suspenseful instrumental music)

- I think we should go.

- No, there's time for a few more

(suspenseful instrumental music)

(street and traffic noises)

(suspenseful instrumental music)

- Thank you, Tom.

- You're welcome.

- What's wrong, Kim?

- You already missed Alex's birthday.

And now you're going to miss mine.

It's too dangerous

for you to remain here.

And I'd never forgive myself if

anything happened to either of you.

Anyway, a new term is beginning.

You both need to be there when it does.

Come here.

Please. Try to be brave for me.

- Look after your brother.

- I will.

And you. I want you to write to me

every day.

Bye. May May.

- Be strong.

- We will.

- I love you.

- Love you too. Bye.

(indistinct chatter)

(sighs)

(shouts)

(upbeat instrumental music)

- Positions please.

- No, I think you should be on the...

(instrumental music)

One, two, three...

(click of camera)

(applause)

(light instrumental music)

(shouting in Burmese)

We have to unify all minorities, but

Rijina is in the middle of the mountains.

Democracy will only work if we

include everybody.

(chatter in Burmese)

(suspenseful instrumental music)

They're coming! They're coming!

(shouts in Burmese)

- (Suu) Put your gun down.

- (Michael) I think they should leave.

No. Please put your gun down.

Put it down.

We shall not respond with violence

under any circumstances.

Dr. Aris, your visa is cancelled.

- You are to come with us to the airport.

- Do I have time to pack?

One minute.

(eerie instrumental music)

You have a very busy schedule.

Pace yourself.

Eat well and get good rest whenever

you can, okay?

- We'll be back.

- Let's go!

(shouts in Burmese)

(car noises)

(sighs)

(sound of crickets chirping)

(soft instrumental music)

(indistinct chatter)

(car noises)

(cheerful oriental music)

I'll try another one.

(cheerful native music)

(doorbell rings)

Ah! Lucinda, my savior.

Come in. Come in, dear.

- Anthony's still here?

- No, he just left.

(cheers)

(soft instrumental music)

(soft instrumental music)

- No lumps.

- It needs more oats.

No, a little salt.

There.

Here we are. Here

Looks good.

(soft instrumental music)

(heavy instrumental music)

(male newsreader) The arrangements

for the funeral of Dhaw Khin Kyi,

the widow of Burma's great national

hero, Aung San,

were conducted in lavish style.

While the authorities sought to prevent

civil servants from attending the funeral,

locking some in their offices

and refusing sick leave,

the gathering was the largest in Burma

since the coup.

At least 100,000 people surrounded

the coffin on its procession to...

(female newsreader in Burmese)

(suspenseful instrumental music)

(shouts in Burmese)

(suspenseful instrumental music)

Thank you.

You have been a very dutiful daughter.

Your father would be proud.

And now your duty is completed.

You will understandably be eager

to get home again.

As soon as you are packed and ready,

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