Theeb

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He who swims in the Red Sea

cannot know its true depth.

And not just any man, Theeb,

can reach the seabed, my son.

In questions of brotherhood,

never refuse a guest.

Be the right hand of the right

when men make their stand.

And if the wolves offer friendship,

do not count on success.

They will not stand beside you

when you are facing death.

Theeb.

Hey, Theeb!

Come here.

Come water the camels.

Let me get the other camel.

- No playing, come here...

- Let me get it.

Fill it up.

That's right.

Listen carefully.

See this?

Put the target here, understand?

Uh-huh.

Then line it up with that sight.

Good, now watch how I do it.

Good.

Come here.

Put it to your shoulder.

Hold the rifle properly.

Move forward.

- Good.

- Let go.

- What?

- Where's the bullet?

Where is it?

No bullets until you aim straight.

Fair?

No!

Take it.

Careful, it's sharp.

- Wait, wait!

- Get up, don't fall in.

Let go.

Let go or else!

- Or what?

- Let go.

- Shall I drop you?

- Hussein, don't!

- No more joking, agreed?

- Agreed.

- Let's eat. I'm hungry.

- Let's go home.

- Six!

- Tabb.

- He got him.

- No, he's short.

- He's not short.

- It is Tabb.

- Don't touch it!

- It's Tabb.

- It's Tabb, no argument.

- It's Abu Eid's turn.

- Ottoman gold!

- It's a two.

- Your turn, Sheikh.

- How much?

- Another six.

- Six!

- Two.

- Your dog's dead.

- No chance.

- Count them.

You're cheating.

- We lost.

- Not yet.

- How much?

- Six, Sheikh.

Absolutely, six.

- Six!

- Got him.

He's out.

Quiet!

Someone's out there.

Who is it, Hussein?

We have guests.

They are welcome.

Peace be upon you.

And unto you, welcome.

- How are you?

- Welcome.

- Peace be upon you.

- Welcome.

- How are you?

- Good and you?

- Welcome.

- Come in.

Sit, sit.

In the name of God.

- How are you?

- We are well and you?

- Good evening.

- And to you.

- Coffee, Hussein.

- Coming.

Good evening to you all.

- A long life.

- And to you.

- Long journey?

- Yes, it's been a long ride.

God give you strength.

- How is our guest?

- Well and you?

How are you?

How's your health?

Come on, Theeb.

- Who's the foreigner?

- I don't know.

- What's he want?

- Quiet, child.

Choose one.

Bring that one.

That's right.

It's a good one.

In the name of God.

- You want to kill it?

- Yes.

- Alright, but don't tell our brother.

- Don't worry.

Take it.

Say a prayer.

Don't be scared.

Cut here.

- Should I do it?

- No.

No, let me.

Help me hold it.

In the name of God.

- Eat, eat.

- It was delicious.

You didn't eat.

Water's there.

Theeb, get him water.

- Where's your friend from?

- He's English.

Stop it!

I'll send you to Mother.

- Where's Sheikh Abu Hmoud's tribe?

- You've arrived.

- How is the Sheikh?

- He passed away.

May he rest in peace.

- He was a good man.

- Thank you.

- Does he have sons?

- Yes.

I'm the eldest

and this is Hussein and Theeb.

- It's an honor.

- The honor's ours.

What's he saying?

I don't know.

Keep quiet.

Get an ember from the fire.

He has his own.

Thanks.

Are you a prince?

How many men have you killed?

- I have a request, Sheikh.

- Of course.

The sharif said you could guide us

to the Roman Well.

On the Pilgrim's Trail?

That trail's been abandoned

since the railroad came.

I have people there.

With all respect, there are more raiders

than pilgrims on that trail.

Your father's reputation led us here.

You've arrived.

My brother Hussein will guide you.

- I'll see you, brother.

- Soon, God willing.

- With your permission, Sheikh.

- Go in peace.

Hussein!

Hussein.

Hussein!

Theeb?

We need the boy's brother

to guide us.

What about the boy?

We can't leave him.

- What's he saying?

- Hold on.

Who takes the boy back?

We need his brother to guide us.

- What's he saying?

- You must come with us.

I'll take him home

and come back.

He wants to leave now.

- Convince him.

- He won't listen.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Who is she?

His wife.

Hussein wants to marry.

- Don't be rude.

- Congratulations.

It's a long wait.

Why do you always wink at her?

Quiet, you're rude.

Women.

- What's that?

- When you're older.

Let your friend sing.

- Sing.

- Sing, man.

Sing for us.

- Sing!

- Sing, sing.

For too long now

You have forsaken home

- What do you think?

- Six riders.

Pilgrims maybe.

Then let's ride.

There's a problem, Marji?

No problem.

What do they want

with the well?

I don't know.

We take them and go home.

- What's in the box?

- The box?

He goes crazy if I touch it.

The Englishman keeps his gold in it.

I'll give them some bread.

Don't touch him.

- Don't you dare touch him!

- Calm down.

- Go over there.

- Never touch him!

Never touch my brother!

No matter what he does.

He doesn't want anyone

to touch the box.

- He didn't know.

- So tell him not to.

Don't touch it again.

Agreed?

There's your well.

They're coming.

Marji, blood!

- They slaughtered them.

- Let's go.

We're being watched.

Could they be your men?

Let's get out of here.

That way, that way.

They killed our men.

Those are our men down the well.

What's happening?

We need more men.

He's crazy.

I can't.

I won't leave them.

What's wrong with you?

We brought them here.

We cannot leave them.

I'm not leaving them!

I'll die before I abandon them!

- What are they fighting about?

- It's none of our business.

Brotherhood is more important

than your railway.

You're leaving?

You've done enough.

You honor your father's memory.

- Peace be upon you.

- Goodbye, Marji.

- I hope we meet again.

- God willing.

Goodbye.

Peace be upon you.

Marji, I'm worried

you won't find the next well.

The trail's too dangerous

for the boy.

Goodbye.

Let's follow them.

- Why?

- Help me pack.

Why?

You want them to die of thirst?

We can't leave them.

I'm not going.

Why did you follow me then?

Can you survive alone?

I can take care of myself.

So now you can take care

of yourself?

- Why did you follow me then?

- You're not my father.

Come pack our things.

This trail is for men.

All clear!

Tracks from yesterday.

They lead out of the canyon.

You sense something?

No.

Get back, boy!

Don't fall.

It's good.

You see them?

- Save your brother.

- We won't leave you.

- Go! I'll cover you.

- Run!

- Why did you come back?

- It's a trap.

Let's face them.

Got him!

Run.

Get up the mountain.

- Where are they?

- I lost them.

You're surrounded.

Surrender and you'll have peace.

We don't want you.

We just want the camels.

We lose the camels, we die.

Are you alright?

- Kill them!

- I'll get them.

Say your prayers, pilgrims.

- Hey, brothers.

- What?

- The view's better from here.

- Here we come.

We're coming for you, boys.

Make a run for it!

Too late for prayers,

you're as good as dead.

Don't listen to them.

I'm not scared.

Remember our father.

"The strong eat the weak."

We're stronger than them.

Get some sleep, brothers.

Don't sleep, little doggies!

Hey, I think

they've really fallen asleep!

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