Gunjal (2023) Movie Script
Hello.
Shahbaz Bhatti?
Yes, thats me Sir.
Have you brought your CV?
Yes Sir, just a second.
What work do you do at Nayi Subah?
All kinds of work Sir.
You also make tea there?
No Sir.
Ive been a crime reporter over there for some time now.
How many crime reporters does Nayi Subah have?
Its a small newspaper, Sir.
They make do with just one.
If youve been here since morning,
who went to Irfan Masihs hearing?
Sir, usually I go...
but they had the closing argument.
They are the most important.
Yes Sir,
this interview was today, so...
I see,
this means the story was of no importance to you.
The biggest case of the year is in court,
and youre looking for a new job.
Its not your fault.
You know that
Madam of yours?
Madam Sarwat.
Yes, Madam Sarwat.
Great lady.
She has given you free will.
Thats why her newspaper is breathing its last breath.
Often Journalists come to us chasing money.
If they do, then they dont survive here for much longer.
I cant give you a job.
But Ill give you some advice.
Instead of running after money like every other journalist, run after a story.
The day you find a story,
there wont be any need to pull strings for an interview.
Good luck.
So? Did you get it?
He didnt give you the job?
He says...
instead of being at the interview,
I shouldve been at the court.
For the Irfan Masih case.
Oh man...
we did make a mistake.
We shouldve scheduled this interview a few days later,
the verdict wouldve been announced by then.
Verdict in a few days?
Tomorrows the verdict.
Today was the final hearing.
These are bigger games, beyond our understanding.
Has our legal system finally woken up?
Dont worry,
nothing is waking up in this country before the day of judgement.
[Irfan Masih murder case]
Is the water hot?
Hot enough to melt your skin!
Needs hot water even in summers.
Court reporting requires patience.
You guys just keep sitting in the cafeteria sipping tea and waiting on the final judgment.
Your report is worthless if you miss one argument.
Whats up?
Where have you been?
Went to the wrong court.
Your excuses never end.
Is the verdict out?
Look theyve brought out Ashraf Hero!
How did he get acquitted?
The judge rendered a courageous verdict.
But he murdered.
Bro!
The bullet was fired by mistake.
An accidental death.
They put the poor man behind bars on a false accusation.
If he wasnt poor, he wouldnt even be arrested.
You have disgraced me!
The whole village is cursing me!
They accuse me of killing my own son!
You were looking for justice.
Are you happy now?
This NGO has exploited you,
go on, go live with those bastards.
Let go of her! Go to hell!
Youre right.
These organization people are bastards.
And you,
shameless.
You were the father.
You didnt do anything either,
those carpet people arent to be blamed either.
Ashraf, the bastard, didnt shoot him.
Then whos at fault?
Its my fault!
I murdered my son!
I alone killed him!
A mother killed her son....
Madam, imagine some one close to you is murdered, then you
Suppose someones child gets killed,
and that murderer is acquitted.
Do you cry and mourn, or do you fight?
And blame each other?
You know what it means
when the childs killer is acquitted?
The whole family is ruined.
Its not a small thing.
Was Irfan Masih the only child?
No, he has other siblings.
And what did you do?
This?
How childish of you Shahbaz.
They belong to the poor class,
where the situations they are going through
are dealt with by screaming and fighting.
Thats how they express their anger.
I have inside information.
Its a very big game.
An international conspiracy to tarnish the countrys name.
How can a poor man fight a case in this country?
They are all in cahoots and getting funds.
Tarnish the countrys reputation,
and put money in your own pockets.
Prepare a report on this verdict and submit it by 5:00pm.
What is the point of that, Madam?
Who reads Nayi Subah anyway?
Madam, you have visitors.
Shahbaz...
You may have tea biscuits with your senior journalist friends,
but dont let them color your views.
So you got the news?
What news?
That our newspaper will close.
If not this month, then next month.
Its probably a rumor.
What rumor?
Asim went to the printing press the other day.
He found out they havent been paid for six months.
And those bankers,
this is their fifth or sixth visit.
Madam has bankrupted the newspaper of her ancestors.
To that order, to that lightless dawn!
We dont know, we dont accept!
We want justice!
[Irfan Masihs murder, an accident: Human Rights Commission]
Hello Mazher brother, greetings!
Hmmm, what's new?
Not much.
Arent we going to cover the news outside?
What news?
Arent the organization people outside?
Leave it buddy,
their clown show runs year-round.
Didnt you get your salary this month?
This is our new crime reporter, Zohaib.
Havent seen you around.
Where did you work before?
Used to do odd jobs here and there...
this is my first full-time job.
Really?
Can you do the job without experience?
No worries, brother Mazhar is here to help me.
Im so glad Im starting out with him!
Ill have an opportunity to learn so much from him,
I stay so excited all the time.
If you snapped right,
you would've captured the shooter.
Oh man!
Is the picture clear now?
Funsies never stop for you?
Including today's meal,
you owe a total of 1518 rupees.
Thank God, nobody was shot.
Was anyone injured?
Please tell, Shahbaz brother!
Go home Iqbal!
And switch this off.
Is your father going to pay the light bill?
What rubbish!
If it was not a murder but a mistake,
then whose mistake was it today?
May be the man who was acquitted came to get revenge.
Stop playing Sherlock Holmes!
Now get lost!
The man who was acquitted?
Greetings!
Im looking for some information.
Where have you come from?
From Lahore.
Then go to Lahore and get information.
Why did you come here?
Actually, the crime scene falls within your precinct.
Okay.
Sir, its a two-year-old crime.
Irfan Masih?
Remember the little boy who was murdered?
Excuse me!
It wasnt a murder, it was an accident.
Yes, that one.
I need to talk to that man,
Ashraf Hero.
Can you please help?
Youre a journalist?
Quite a few western journalists came after this case,
all of them trying to put words in our mouths.
That it was a premeditated murder.
But why should we agree?
Why sentence an innocent man to the gallows?
Sir, Im a local.
Consider me your own...
let me buy you some dinner.
Stop your nonsense!
No, Im doing it of my own accord, you...
Stand up! Stand up!
Get out!
Get out of here! Ill mannered moron!
Hey!
Stop!
Stop!
I have a...
kitten.
Its mother died three days ago.
If you can arrange some food for it...
Why do you want to meet Ashraf Hero?
I have a few questions,
Id appreciate it if you could tell me his address.
I would have given it to you if he lived here.
Sir, please dont do that.
Didnt he come home after his acquittal?
He wouldve if he lived here.
Is this confirmed information?
Oh wow!
If you dont believe me, go ask Luqmaan.
Luqmaan?
Whos he?
Luqmaan is the eyewitness of the killing.
Huh!
Journalist.
Does Luqmaan live here?
For how long were you friends with Irfan?
He was Feroz friend.
I met him for the first time on that day.
You met him for the first time on the day he was killed?
Crucify him!
The soldiers threw him on the cross!
And they mercilessly hammered nails into his hands!
If you are the messiah then save yourself and save us.
Oh Lord!
Please forgive them.
Its finished.
Oh Lord,
I entrust my soul to you.
On this blessed Sunday, these children have taught us
how we can strengthen our faith.
Today we have a very special child among us.
Not only has he brought fame to our city and community,
but also to Pakistan.
I invite Irfan Masih to come onto the stage
and distribute gifts among Easter Play participants.
Hey Luqmaan!
Stop the wheel.
Do you have a VCR at home?
Yes. Why?
Irfan is here in the village tonight.
Were planning a movie night.
Why dont you rent your own?
Dude, I couldnt find one on Easter.
What is it to you?
Alright, come over in the evening.
OK, great.
Feroz, lets watch this film.
What kind of film is this?
I watched it in America.
Must be in English then?
Obviously.
Nah dude! Lets watch Sultan Rahis film.
You can narrate that film to us later.
Ok, fine.
Here you go then, watch Sultan Rahis film.
Luqmaan!
Hey Luqmaan!
Why dont you answer?
What is it?
Take this food to your father.
But the film...
Get some work done!
Take this.
Lazy bum.
Your mother said you gave a speech in America.
Did they understand our language?
No, Madam Meher interpreted for them.
So what did you tell them?
I told them about my life experiences.
Really? You sound like a poet.
Life experiences, huh.
Hey! Why are you pooping in my field?
Luqmaan!
Grab this bastard!
Auntie! Auntie!
What happened,
is everything okay?
Irfan and Feroz got shot,
in the field behind the church.
What are you saying?
Hes out with his friends, watching a movie.
They got shot in front of me.
What are you saying?
That cant be possible!
Irfan, my child! My son!
Irfan,
My child!
Oh my child...
The whole village was gathered when I returned.
Police and ambulance had also arrived.
Feroz was only slightly injured,
but Irfan died at the spot.
If you hadnt met Irfan before,
how did you go to his house?
Huh?
Luqmaan!
Where is Feroz' house?
He doesnt live here anymore.
Oh! Sorry sorry.
Dad, come up on the bed.
Im ok here son.
Dear, where were you all day?
I was on an assignment.
You didnt inform me before coming.
Tomorrow is Easter.
You werent going to come.
How are sisters and their families?
Theyre all doing well and happy.
Asiya sent some sweets for you.
Give some sweets to Iqbal too.
Hes such a nice boy.
Did he open the door for you?
Okay Mom,
come up.
I dont like you sleeping on the floor.
Come up, please.
Im fine here son.
Wake up early in the morning,
we have to reach the church on time.
I have office in the morning Mom.
So take a day off.
You wont find God in the office.
Tell him the real reason for coming.
What happened?
Nothing, dear
We have to take your mother to the doctor.
Why?
She has a cataract in her eye.
Show me.
Its nothing.
Show me.
You can see it in the morning.
Did you show it to anyone in Gujaranwala?
Yes we did.
He said she needs surgery.
But I thought we should show it to a doctor in Lahore as well.
Ill take you.
No, son.
I have a friend, Thomas.
His son is an eye specialist.
Hell take a look.
Dont worry about us,
well take care of it.
You look after yourself.
Mom.
Im reminding you again,
no need to act inferior in front of madam.
This isnt the village, over here were colleagues.
But son,
one mustnt forget how to show respect in the city either.
Weve shown enough respect to her ancestors,
now its their time to return the favor.
These apples that youve carefully picked,
her servants will eat them.
Madam is calling you inside.
Lets go.
Greetings.
Greetings.
How are you?
Were well, thank you.
Im glad youve come to meet me this time.
Usually you return without saying hello.
We always insist on meeting you,
but Shahbaz stops us.
Tell me about your daughters?
How are they?
They're fine.
Asiya and...?
Sadaf.
Yes... Sadaf
She really helped my mother in her last days.
She would come running for her assistance on a single call.
Have a seat.
Thank you.
Please tell me,
who made you sit outside?
Im embarrassed.
You all are like my own,
like family.
Thats exactly what I was trying to tell them before you came.
The world is now headed towards equality amongst all people.
To bow in front of someone is the equivalent of losing self respect.
They are old school,
they dont understand it.
Have some tea.
Ill be right back.
Madam, I need to talk to you.
Sure, say it.
Madam you sent me to gather evidence on the Irfan Masih case.
Yes.
I went to his village, Muridwala.
To find out about Ashraf hero.
And?
No one knows Ashraf hero over there,
he got there a month before the murder.
And where he went after his release?
No one knows anything about it,
but we can find out if you give me permission to investigate further.
Ok Shahbaz,
investigate on this further.
Madam, I have a condition.
You have a condition?
Madam, my mother needs to get an eye surgery.
Salary for the next two months.
Yes, ok dont worry about it.
Give all the medical bills to Rizwan.
(Easter Mass)
Amen.
The bishop has sent this.
Its from Gods house. Take it.
Uh, are you Irfan Masihs mother?
Why are you sad?
Irfan is our hero.
Just thinking about his struggles
gives me goosebumps.
It feels like he was
part of our family.
My mother
starts crying whenever she hears Irfans name,
but we cant even imagine the
depth of your pain and sorrow.
Its unfair to expect such courage
from a mother who suffered such a loss.
And then you have the injustice of the courts.
Are you a journalist?
Yes.
But Im from your community,
and I support you.
Today is Irfans death anniversary.
I visited his grave in Muridwala yesterday.
It almost felt like he was...
waiting for you.
Dont you visit him?
The only condition for a strong murder case is
that the plaintiff doesnt conceal anything.
Present the whole truth.
But I didnt tell any lies.
But the lawyers did.
Have Lawyers ever spoken the truth?
Truth and lies dont matter for us poor people.
We are helpless and
no one listens to us.
Who do we tell?
Youre not obligated to cover for anyone.
You understand that, right?
Even for
Irfans father.
Dont speak of him in front of me!
May you be destroyed, you go to hell!
Leave me alone!!
Why would I leave you?
Ive had enough from you!
Stay inside and away from us!
Let me come outside!
You bitch!
Youll pay for this!
We are already sick of your drinking,
why dont you just leave us alone?
Open the door,
you bitch!
Did Saif give permission?
Who is he to give permission?
Hasnt he come back?
Its better if he never comes.
Besides, this time Im ending everything for good.
Brother Arshad,
take Irfan to your carpet workshop.
He can be useful to you.
And also learn the skill.
This way, we will also be able to pay off our debt.
How much money do you need?
I brought six thousand rupees.
Take it.
Come on, come on!
Speed up!
Brother Arshad.
Welcome. Lets start, my son.
Son, you have to learn the skill.
And help your mother.
Sure uncle.
Not uncle. Call me master.
Sure master.
Come on
Sit at the work place.
Pick up your tools.
[Maryam's account]
["Rising Fear of ban on imports on Pakistani carpet]
[Pakistani traders face millions of dollars of loss]
[Foreign media conspires to defame Pakistan"]
Hello, Nayi Subah.
Shahbaz, there is a gathering at
my house day after tomorrow,
take some time out and come over.
I want to introduce you to someone.
Might be helpful in your investigation.
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This magnificent house
where all of us are gathered, pretending to be sophisticated,
was built by Khan Bahadur Khan in 1902.
The plaque outside boasts about it.
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Then help me understand one thing...
Why would British Raj reward their enemy with glorious titles?
Stop it Mehar!
Thats enough!
Thank you for inviting me.
Yes?
I also cant stay at that dinner any longer.
Where did you park your car?
Right next to your Rolls-Royce.
I completely agree to what you said inside.
They are trying too hard to be westernized.
Im Shahbaz by the way.
I know very well who you are.
Really how?
Two days ago, at the Easter service a journalist emotionally blackmailed Irfans mother
to extract information from her.
Then, today that same journalist was also present at the dinner.
And now, hes come to show sympathy to me for no reason.
We never printed anything against you,
so please, stop seeing everyone from the same perspective.
Look, I agree, we want to cover the same story,
but not by repeating the same headlines or hearsay from the Press Club.
If you know Madam Sarwat at all,
you know she doesnt practice yellow journalism.
Shell go to any length to publish the truth.
This is why Nayi Subah doesnt get advertisements,
but...
this is the price one pays to speak the truth.
Speaking the truth is your duty.
Youre not doing anyone a favor.
Listen, every newspaper is involved in mudslinging against you.
We want your voice to be heard by people.
You dont understand:
if your organization doesnt defend itself, the whole country will turn against you.
Sir Ejaz Ullah isnt bothered by any of this.
Maybe the next two to three years will be hell, but eventually
the truth will come out.
And then these same newspapers
will publish editorials praising us in order to bring down some other government.
Ok, youre right.
But nobody will remember Irfan Masih by then.
His activism, his slogans, his cause...
Nobodys going to talk about them!
Look,
I only want to tell people the story of his struggles and fights, thats all.
Okay.
But no other questions unrelated to the boy.
No other questions.
Absolutely.
Dont give us tools, give us pens!
Dont give us wounds, give us education!
I would now like to invite Ejaz Ullah Sahab.
Today is the celebration of freedom for all the laborers.
Celebration of freedom!
Your sacrifices, hard work,
and devotion has finally paid off,
and the government has knelt.
Bonded Labor has been abolished in the whole country.
Now you are free!
Dont give us tools, give us pens!
Dont give us wounds, give us education!
Is this child...
Is this child a laborer?
Yes, yes...
Come son,
come on the stage.
Come, good lad.
What is your name, my child?
Irfan.
Where do you work?
At a carpet workshop.
Does your master hit you?
I
I congratulate all my fellow laborers.
People are scared because they know,
if child laborers receive an education,
they wont be able to keep us in their custody.
We are not their motorcycles or house pets.
We have intellect, we have brains.
Education is our right.
No one has the right to keep us illiterate!
Our work isn't finished yet!
We send all the kids,
all the laborer kids to school!
T for Tap
Tap means Nalka
C for
Mr Ijaz Ullah is calling you.
Come in Mehar,
come.
Meet our new student.
Irfan?
His family agreed.
Yes,
they were going to agree.
But in my opinion, before taking him into the classes,
keep him with you for couple of weeks and gauge his aptitude.
Yes Sir.
My name is Mehar.
Salam sister Mehar.
Pakistan Peoples Party has emerged victorious in the latest elections.
Benazir Bhuttos party has successfully secured 89 seats in the National Assembly
while the opposing Muslim League managed to win 73 seats.
Benazir Bhutto has declared her electoral win a common mans victory.
(broadcast continues)
Irfan?
Do you want to be an artist when you grow up?
Artist?
One who makes pictures.
Maybe Ill become that.
And you?
Prime Minister,
just like Benazir Bhutto,
and on my very first day,
Ill announce free education for all the children.
If you become the Prime Minister,
then Ill become the President.
Were already friends,
so well teach the children together.
But...
Christians cant be the president.
Then were not equal.
Its alright.
Ill fight for our rights.
Because we only accept that Pakistan where we all are equal.
We will get
Freedom!
Our right
Freedom!
We will get
Freedom!
Our right
Freedom!
(chant continues)
I may never become the Prime Minister,
but if he had lived,
he would have changed the law.
And would have become president in the next 20 years or so.
Yes?
I want to meet with Mr. Shahbaz.
If you find Mr. Shahbaz,
do let us know.
My breath is suffocated
Rage runs through my veins
Who do I listen to?
Who speaks the truth?
Let me drown in the thirsty river
Becoming ashes
Let the wind carry me
[Risk of import ban on Pakistani Carpets]
[Bonded labor for children in workshops unacceptable:
Irfan Masih.]
Underneath the lights
this darkness remains
Underneath the injustice
the morning is lost
How do I disentangle the tangled thread?
How do I quench this blazing fire?
Greetings brother,
can I make a phone call?
Yes, go ahead.
Thank you so much.
Madam, I called to request you.
Please, wait at the office for half an hour.
I have something important to tell you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
You can almost say that Ive witnessed the murder of Irfan Masih.
I know who killed him and
why they did it.
Do you mean there were other people besides Ashraf Hero?
Ashraf Hero was just a puppet,
and puppets are disposable pawns.
The murder was planned by someone else.
By whom?
Salman Habib.
Managing director of Habib Enterprises.
The largest carpet and rug exporter in the region of Punjab.
The workshop in Muridwala where Irfan worked
was directly under their control.
When Irfan started campaigning internationally,
and speaking of the tortures done to him and his fellow children,
many countries banned carpet imports from Pakistan.
Voting for me doesnt mean
that Im better than you,
it means I am your servant.
Your friend,
your well-wisher.
Your troubles are my troubles,
and finding solutions to your problems
is my responsibility.
If you
give me your votes,
I will become your voice in the halls of government,
a voice that is unwavering!
Long live Salman Habib!
(chant continues)
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...
...
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Bullshit!
:
These are the last ten years export numbers for Pakistani carpets.
Because of Irfan Masih, they lost hundreds of millions.
To date, warehouses are filled with cancelled export orders.
They were getting funding from America and Italy.
Thats why there was no doubt
they would achieve success in this mission too.
OBLR was getting funded because of Irfan Masih
and the only way to stop it
was Irfan Masihs death.
There is no doubt that Irfan Masihs murder was premeditated.
And for people like Salman Habib, a murder is no big deal.
They belong to political families.
And Miss Najma,
your friend,
the researcher shes working with,
was with Salman Habib.
I have information on that, also.
You promised me you would bring some solid proof.
Madam please dont say that!
We know you are more experienced than all of us.
Your grandfather started the paper, your father ran it successfully,
and now you,
are the captain of this sinking ship.
But dont forget the others on this ship with you.
Youre never satisfied with anyones work.
For the past two weeks, Ive worked on this story.
Worked day and night...
Interviewed dozens of people, went all over the place.
Dont react like that!
My father always taught me,
journalism demands reason over emotions.
Thats why Nayi Subah stands apart, in this world of yellow journalism.
Because we have editorial principles.
What editorial principles?
Why dont you speak straight, that you cant publish anything against Salman Habib?
Or you dont want to publish,
because you have a personal relationship with his family?
You know better than me,
that a person
who has different principles for friends and others,
that person is a hypocrite!
Are you calling me a hypocrite?
Im just giving an example.
If what Im thinking is true
while handing out favors to your friends, dont forget,
these people have messed up everything!
Nobody has been paid in three months!
And if youre discreetly planning to sell the newspaper,
then tell us to go find new jobs.
And if not that, then fire us!
Your life wont be affected if this newspaper is sold.
But what will happen to us, the salaried ones,
who are already behind in this race of survival?
Have you ever thought about that?
Go ahead. Go find another job for yourself.
Madam Sarwat is not going to publish this news.
Have you heard the name Salman Habib?
I think hes involved in this murder.
You only think that,
but Im convinced.
Why didnt you take him to court?
His name isnt in the First Information Report (FIR).
Ive met an eyewitness,
who was on the bicycle with Irfan that day.
His account exactly matches with the FIR.
And you think
he is telling the truth?
When they signed with their thumbprints, did they know what was in that report?
Was it true or was it false?
It doesnt make any difference, whatever was written on that report is now established as the truth.
There were two eyewitnesses to the murder.
I couldnt track down the second one.
I think he must have run away like Ashraf Hero.
His name is Feroz,
and he hasnt run away.
Hes here.
With us, in our protection.
Its very important to protect the eyewitnesses, and Irfan Masihs family.
If anything happens to any of them, this case will be closed indefinitely.
We also wanted to bring Luqmaan,
but his father didnt agree.
Hes a news reporter
and wants to help us.
Shahbaz Bhatti.
When did you meet Irfan for the first time?
At the workshop.
All of us kids, used to work really hard.
The master would say:
A childs finger
doesnt get caught between the threads."
What happened when you two last met?
Luqmaan was in cahoots with them.
He used me to
trap Irfan.
Is there no other option?
If youd come two days earlier
Now all the VCRs are rented.
Dude, Feroz...
Feroz! Did you find a VCR?
You can come to my place.
My father bought a new VCR.
Whos he?
My cousin, Luqmaan.
Im Irfan, his best friend.
Should we go to his house then?
Feroz? I need your bicycle.
I have to take food for my father.
Take it, its outside.
Come with me.
Im scared of going alone.
Lets go and get some fresh air.
How are teachers in America?
Really good!
Do they hit?
Why would they hit?
And Mehar?
She doesnt hit either.
Youre scared for no reason.
This time when I come to the city Ill meet Mehar madam.
Shell admit you into her school too.
Im married now.
Shell admit your wife too.
Luqmaan!
Ill be back in a minute.
Luqmaan!
Luqmaan!
Where did he go?
Miss Mehar says
we cant be the president of the country.
She must be eyeing that position for herself.
She wants to be the Prime Minister.
Ill become the President!
Oh!
So youll become a Muslim to become the President?
Ill change the law.
Luqman knew Ashraf hero from before?
Maybe.
You never asked him?
Did he also get injured?
I dont remember.
No.
He was completely fine.
Hes just a child.
How can he be involved in murder?
Hes a child, thats why anyone can make him do anything.
When will Mr. Ejaz Ullah come back?
By the end of this year probably.
But his life is in danger.
Were also being followed.
Our phones are being tapped,
and everyone is being called in for questioning.
There are strange men stationed outside our office.
Im warning you,
you cant do this.
We couldnt do anything in two years,
what good can you do alone?
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Childrens fingers
dont get tangled in the threads.
Theyre ideal for the finest carpet-weaving.
Childrens fingers.
You havent even completed one yet!
Hurry, hurry... Pick up the speed!
Finish it by tonight, or no one will get dinner.
(inaudible chatter)
Ahhhooowww!
Are you crazy?
What if the carpet had gotten damaged?
Who would have cleaned it?
Bastards!
Why arent you working?
Get back to work!
Move!
Do the work,
or Ajmal will throw you out.
Their school bag is so big!
The books must be so heavy!
As if you're gonna carry bags.
Why do you care?
Their backs must be aching like ours.
They carry their school bags for a short while.
But we crouch over these looms all day long.
What do you keep looking at outside?
I want to go to school, too.
Then go to sleep...
And dream of getting admission
and enroll in any grade you want.
Buddy, pray that we finish the work fast,
or else we wont get Christmas break either.
Whats wrong now?
Theyre not going to give us Christmas break.
Lets run away tonight.
Youve lost it completely!
Come on.
Turn off the lights, now!
Lets do one game, eh?
Eh?
Go to sleep now!
Brother Ajmal?
Sarwar is very sick.
Dont act like his father.
The fever will wear off by tomorrow.
Off to sleep now!
Dont you all try to make excuses for being sick,
or Ill break your legs!
Feroz?
Feroz?
Lets run away.
Heres my queen!
Queen, really?
This game is mine.
And this is my king.
And this is my two.
You are putting the queen and calling a two?
Bring a new bottle from upstairs, this one's empty.
You didn't even offer me a drink and now you're saying it's empty.
Be careful, don't stumble.
Im going.
I have to pee.
You bastard!
Did you run away?
How old are you?
Dont know.
Does your master beat you?
He cant beat you anymore.
Now scums like him will be arrested without question!
It is written here that all bonded laborers have been liberated.
Is that all?
There is going to be a rally in two weeks...
This guy will address it.
What do you think?
Is the law blind?
Ill lock up every fodder-thief.
Get in! Get in!
Hooligans!
Oye!
What are you looking for?
Who do you want to meet?
I want to register a complaint.
Yes, son.
What is your name?
Irfan.
Do you work at a carpet-weaving workshop?
Where is your workshop?
In Town 43.
Where are your parents?
Mother lives in Muridwala.
And father?
No idea.
Ok, tell me one thing...
Why didnt you go to your mother?
Sir, theres a good chance his parents have sold him off.
Is the motorbike here?
Yes sir.
Get it ready.
Lets go...
Sit on it!
Get off.
Take him to the hospital.
Yes, sure
As soon as possible.
Sure sir...
Oh...
Be careful next time.
Right.
Things are not like before.
Yes, sure.
Where would you go running away? Shameless!
I will see you!
Shameless!
Where would you go?
Move!
Move!
Move!
You take loans
but dont want to work?
Shameless person!
Get back to work!
Come on!
(inaudible)
Wake up, Shahbaz brother!
Take a bath.
Ill bring breakfast in 10 minutes.
Childrens fingers.
Where are you going Shahbaz Brother?
Dont you want to have breakfast?
No, you can have it. Im late.
It looks like the tire needs to be changed.
Leave the keys. Ill have it fixed after work this evening.
Dont worry.
Ill do it myself.
Do your work.
Wait a second.
This is the money I owed from last month.
Ill give you the rest by this weekend.
You dont need to bring breakfast tomorrow,
Ill have it in the office.
What do you mean?
And dont worry about the cleaning, either.
Ill do it myself.
Thats him.
Thanks a lot.
Arshad?
Yes. Who are you?
Did you own a carpet workshop?
I borrowed money from Chaudhary Amjad to start the factory.
Now, its all gone.
After Irfan left,
other workers also stopped coming to work.
Is this why you took revenge on Irfan?
Oh no sir.
Nothing was his fault.
He was such a sweet and innocent child.
And he was very dear to me.
Taught him the work myself.
We used to make the best quality carpet.
Never once heard a complaint from Salman Sahab.
The boys were happy and used to have fun together.
Irfan was the impish one!
I fly like a free bird
without a care in the world
I sing ballads of love for everyone
I fly like a free bird
without a care in the world
I sing ballads of love for everyone
The moon is my confidante
And the sun is my beloved friend
Stars come to visit me every night
Forget about tomorrow
And lets live for the moment my friend
Lets dance to the beat of our hearts
And erase all the pain
So the heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding dung
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding dung
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding dung
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding dung
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding
Two please.
Thank you, thank you.
I want to take this opportunity to make a small request.
Let your women get an education.
Let them study.
Let them attend schools and colleges.
.
Consider this effort for womens education
as my legacy.
We have arranged tea for you, please join us.
A new housing society has been launched for journalists.
Apply for a 5 Marla plot,
I can pull a few strings for you.
Thankfully we got here before the snacks were finished!
Bon Appetit!
Let me give you some brotherly advice.
Dont go after Salman Habib.
Hes a good guy.
Educated,
sophisticated,
and genuine.
But if you mess with him,
he wont leave you till your last breath.
Where are you off to?
Shahbaz!
Stop!
Greetings, Sir.
Sir, I want to do your profile interview.
Sir, I am from Nayi Subah.
Please Sir?
Did Sarwat send you?
Yes, Sir.
Sir Shahbaz Bhatti.
How is Sarwat?
She is doing great, Sir!
If you dont mind, lets go to the polo club,
I think it will be more convenient.
Sure, Sir.
Send him.
Sir Salman is ready to see you.
Have you ever tried riding a horse?
No Sir.
You must try it at least once in your life.
The relationship between horse and man goes back centuries.
. .
How long have you been playing polo?
Since I was thirteen.
What did you aspire to be when you were young?
I was very interested in writing.
Where did you complete higher education?
Sorry, repeat the question.
Why dont you ask the question you want to ask?
Sorry?
Oxford, England for undergrad...
Majored in Economics. Write it!
Do you know why Ive come here?
Youve been following me for the last two weeks.
Have asked everyone at my factory about my activities.
You rudely interrupted me during my interview,
by the way, that was very unprofessional of you.
If luck has finally brought you here in front of me,
muster up the courage!
Ask whatever you want to ask.
I really dont have that much time.
Did you have Irfan Masih murdered?
It looks like youve been spending time at the organization.
Mehar and you must be having lots of deep talks.
I am merely researching the Irfan Masih case.
This one-sided crusade is not research.
Aww, my majestic king! Hmm?
Saddle him up.
So, you didnt do any background checks on Mehar?
Whatever she said, you heard and took her word for it?
She works for OBLR,
studied economics at Kinnaird.
She is a simple activist.
And?
And what?
Her home,
family, peoples opinion of her?
That means, all this harassment was reserved for me?
Not for her?
Sir, all of these are irrelevant to the case.
Why a clean chit for Mehar?
OBLR received millions in donations after Irfans murder.
Yet within a year, eight of their schools shut down.
Where did all the money go?
Where did all those donations go?
Who embezzled it all?
So, you agree that Irfan Masihs death wasnt accidental?
Thats not my job
but that of people like you.
All I know is that
before looking for the murderer, identifying the motive is very important.
Carpet manufacturers like me had nothing to gain from that childs murder.
Weve lost our face.
All the orders have been diverted to other countries.
The whole industry has crashed!
Yet that Ejaz Ullah
is enjoying himself in Italy and living a comfortable life on donations.
Dont you think those donations should have been given to Irfans family?
Huh?
The family thats currently being held hostage by OBLR?
Theyre protecting them.
All of these are mere theatrics of Mehar and Ejaz Ullah.
The truth is, Ejaz Ullah sacrificed his golden goose out of greed,
and then left the country in fear of the consequences.
But there are many around still propagating his agenda...
Including you.
Why dont you ever show up on time?
Sorry sorry I slept late.
Couldnt have breakfast either.
Greetings!
Is everything ok?
Madam wants to speak to everyone.
We were waiting for you.
Yes? What do you want?
I want to talk to you, thats all.
Come back later.
Shahbaz hurry up.
Were only waiting for you.
Yes, what do you want?
I dont have any money.
Im not a beggar.
Yeah, okay.
Come tomorrow to talk.
In the last few years the readership of this newspaper has gone down significantly.
As a result of opposing the government and having a difference of opinion
they didnt provide us with any advertisements.
Despite all that I tried my best.
Gave it my all, to try to keep publishing this newspaper.
.
This week is going to be our last week.
And this Friday
the last issue of Nayi Subah will get published.
Our newspaper is closed forever.
Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.
Madam, that means
only good awaits us now.
Its from the Carpet Manufacturers Association.
" OBLR
"
" . "
" "
" . "
Of course,
they only know how to demand.
But cant give credible evidence.
How can you provide evidence for a lie?
How can you make a claim that all this is a lie?
Madam, do you think they are telling the truth?
It doesnt matter what you and I think.
The question is, whats the actual truth?
So then, what is the truth?
Thats your job to find, Shahbaz.
(inaudible)
You must run this full report from The Commission of Human Rights...
Sir?
...so we cant be accused.
This is very important!
What is this?
Go, Ill take care of this.
Put everything on hold and type.
Ready?
Alright... this is the investigation finding
["Children's Rights Organizations's Dangerous Ambitions"]
(Television in background)
Iqbal.
Come here! Listen...
Just say it, Im fine here.
Very little sweets left.
Come have some before I finish them all.
Next time I visit Gujranwala,
Ill bring more for you.
No, dont need your favors.
Come on,
forgive me.
Why do you have so much trash and newspapers everywhere?
You said youd be cleaning yourself.
This is nothing.
The real mess is the one in my mind.
Because youre not having your regular tea.
Wait, let me bring it for you.
Leave it.
Where did tea come from?
Youre thinking too much nowadays.
Tea will help clear your mind.
Shahbaz brother!
Youre dead if youre in your head!
Really?
Get potatoes! Get eggplants! Get your onions!
Dont have money,
come tomorrow.
Please have a seat Sir...
I was just about to leave.
Whats your name?
Oh wow
So you dont know who I am?
I am Pervaiz.
Irfans older brother.
What do you do?
You must have heard of Sada-e-Millat newspaper.
I work in their printing press.
Why arent you living with your family?
No reason really
just like that.
Have you fought with them?
My fight is against the shenanigans of this organization.
Check this out:
I had this published at Sada-e-Millat against the organization.
["Irfan Masihs family being held captive at the organization"]
Who knows? Maybe this helps us get justice.
["Ejaz Ullah should be arrested" - Saif Masih]
We were very fond of each other.
So,
So what, Sir?
Who had your brother killed?
Or was it an accident...
Isnt it clear already?
Ejaz Ullah had him murdered, Sir.
Ejaz Ullah.
I have found him suspicious ever since he first visited our home.
But somehow, he managed to cloud our mothers eyes, and took Irfan along with him.
But why would the organization kill your brother?
Money Sir!
It's all about the money.
They receive tons of dollars.
This Ejaz Ullah is quite a character.
Sells fabricated stories to westerners, and those naive people fall for his lies.
Thats how the organization people run their business.
They used my brother from the beginning.
They brainwashed him in the name of education.
Took him on international trips to make money on his name.
And didnt pay us a penny after his death!
And now theyre stringing my mother along,
with false hopes of justice!
But Im well aware of what theyre doing,
and Im not going to spare them.
Ill make their lives hell!
Be very careful of this Madam.
She wouldnt think twice about selling you down the river.
Ive heard she is having an affair with Ejaz Ullah.
Did they clear your account?
Madam Sarwat,
may I come in?
Is everything okay?
What was madam saying?
Hello.
Oh, hi!
What are you doing here?
I had something to do with madam.
Done with it?
Yes
now off to the office.
Cool, cool...
Are you going directly to the office?
Yes.
Should I come along?
Why?
Is someone going to kidnap me?
Well, anythings possible.
Should we have some tea?
Lets go.
Yes, sister?
Bring two special teas. Fast.
Sure, Shahbaz brother!
Wait a moment.
Whats your name?
Hes Iqbal
He works at my
When I came to Lahore, I met him here for the first time.
Would you like to go to school?
I guess so.
That's great then.
Shahbaz brother can help you with that.
Ill bring the tea, sister.
These children are so innocent,
and we rob them of their innocence.
Ive just come to that realization, too
how some people are so heartless.
Not some people,
all of us are equally responsible for this.
So, when did you join the organization?
Its been a long time now.
Met Sir Ejaz at a seminar when I was in college.
Youve been with him since then?
When I started working,
I realized how injustice and inhumanity prevail here,
and one lifetime is not enough to end them.
Dont you get tired?
I was tired at one point.
Id lost hope, too.
Id planned to move abroad and live peacefully.
But then
I experienced a miracle...
Miracle?
Irfan Masih.
Irfan!
Have a safe trip.
Sir when will you return?
Its a two-day conference and then some meetings with donors.
I'll be back soon, once all of that is taken care of, God willing.
And Ive booked Irfans flight for next month.
Once he returns,
take him out shopping
for necessities and everyday things.
Ok, Sir.
Sir,
was it a good idea to allow Irfan to travel in this situation?
Wouldnt it have been better if Hameed & Saad accompanied him?
Its important for them to stay in the office while Im away.
Hameed!
Hameed!
And yes,
Ill leave for the airport directly from home tomorrow.
Hameed will have the office keys.
Here are the keys.
Yes Sir.
Take care of the office.
Will do.
I will keep on calling.
Ok Sir.
Bye.
Hello, OBLR.
Lets go Mehar.
Irfan!
Mom!
Ifran!! My child....
My child...
Where did you go...
Why did you let Irfan go without the guards that day?
Wasnt he already receiving death threats?
Yes.
We made a mistake.
And an innocent child got killed,
leaving behind a mother who still awaits justice.
Were trying our best, Shahbaz.
And wont rest until we get justice.
Then how come Ashraf Hero was acquitted?
And that carpet-workshop owner?
Why was no charge made against him?
These all are just pawns,
someone much more powerful is doing all the planning.
And our fight is with that power.
Whose planning?
Salman Habibs?
Or the governments?
Yes!
Yes, all of them are in cahoots.
Do you have evidence to support this?
Why did you allow Irfan to travel alone that day?
The two men specially appointed for his protection,
where were they?
Who stopped them from going with him?
You?
Or Ejaz Ullah?
Whats the point of telling you everything,
and trusting you?
Youve ganged up with them too!
Mehar, if youre telling the truth,
there should be some concrete evidence.
Sir,
when are you coming back?
People here believe that you wont return.
Now, everybody has turned against us.
Sir, we can only fight this together.
Sir, theres no point in having a press conference.
Im trying my best, Sir, but things are becoming difficult to manage without you here.
Nothing will get better, Sir!
I dont think we have much time left!
Hey!
Who allowed you inside?
Get out of here!
Get back to your work, woman!
You stay in your lane!
Who allowed you to search here without a warrant?
Wheres the inspector?
What is this outrageous behavior?
Youll learn what outrageous is
if you dont allow the search!
Without a warrant?
Dont we have any rule of law?
I know Mehar, I promised you.
But right now, Im just not in a position to help you.
And by the way, your documents are not safe here with me.
You dont have to come, Ill get them dropped off to you in a bit.
Ok.
Thank you.
Bye.
Shahbaz brother,
that Madams been waiting for you for quite a while.
Mehar?
I let her into your apartment.
(inaudbile)
Im sorry I...
came uninvited,
but I couldnt think of anywhere else to go.
Sit down.
This briefcase holds
all the documents relevant to Irfans case.
FIRs,
court files,
donation receipts...
communication with American schools,
his scholarship letters, and even
his medical records
all of it.
All of it?
Yes.
I know you said you need evidence,
but please keep them safe with you for a few days.
You expect a journalist
to keep evidence safe?
No.
A friend.
It was my responsibility to keep these documents safe,
but I dont have much time left.
And I dont want this information to get into the wrong hands.
You can trust me with the truth.
If youve made a mistake, you can share it with me.
Mehar, what do you mean by not much time left?
Whos after you?
Tea?
What?
Wont you offer some tea?
Of course.
Iqbal?
Yes Shahbaz brother?
Bring two specials.
Ill bring them right up!
In this country,
anyone who wants to do the right thing,
put an end to tyranny,
is declared a rebel by those who rule over us.
Theres a difference between being a criminal and a rebel.
Is standing up for the oppressed a crime?
You shouldnt have gotten yourself into that problem.
Focus on your career.
Why waste yourself over those things?
Im a journalist. Thats my job.
Oh, my love!
Thats not how you become a journalist.
You must be clever!
Means?
It means, if you put your hand into a hornets nest, youre not going to get honey!
Hey kiddo.
Yes?
How old are you?
What?
Do you go to school?
Me, Sir?
No. I dont go to school.
Shoo! Go away.
Just mind your own business.
If you try to deal with people above your station,
youll get trapped.
Thank you.
I cant decide,
who I should believe?
Who should I support?
Always support the weak ones,
fight for the oppressed.
Maybe their eyes await you,
but theyre unable to see in all this chaos.
This is why it doesnt matter.
No matter how much we write.
No matter how much we raise our voice or blindly run towards the truth.
People...
are crazy for power.
It does matter, Shahbaz.
This is why people dont like what we do.
This is why they want to buy our silence.
I didnt expect
cruelty to be so blind.
They didnt even spare that innocent little child.
What could he possibly do?
Isnt it also possible Shahbaz,
that all of this is purely coincidental, and now some people are taking advantage of it?
Always remember,
that childs voice was the voice of truth.
And the voice of truth
can shake the foundations of the biggest kingdoms.
Mehar came to visit me
with all the documents on this case.
She asked me to keep them safe.
You do know what that means, right?
Off-the-record.
This is what I dont understand.
If theyre innocent, then why not prove it?
Why are they scared?
Shahbaz, sometimes I think that were all culprits.
How long do I have to stay here?
Doctors think
it will take you two or three days to recover.
Any update on Mehar?
Yes,
we have updates, but
until shes brought into court,
her case cant be pursued.
Look at this Shahbaz.
This is the most we can do.
Publish a newspaper, write a poem,
protest outside the Press Club.
Thats it.
And justice?
Youve done justice for your part, Shahbaz.
Thats enough.
Justice is a fantasy.
That isnt recognized in this country.
Ive arranged a new job for you, Shahbaz.
Visit Payams office after youve recovered.
[The Path to Truth, is a Lonely Path]
Come in.
Ready?
One moment...
Heres a gift to celebrate your first day of school.
But
But what?
Todays your first day at your new job, too.
I didnt bring a gift for you.
No problem;
you can get me one later.
Lets go.
Lets go.
Shahbaz Bhatti?
Yes, thats me Sir.
Have you brought your CV?
Yes Sir, just a second.
What work do you do at Nayi Subah?
All kinds of work Sir.
You also make tea there?
No Sir.
Ive been a crime reporter over there for some time now.
How many crime reporters does Nayi Subah have?
Its a small newspaper, Sir.
They make do with just one.
If youve been here since morning,
who went to Irfan Masihs hearing?
Sir, usually I go...
but they had the closing argument.
They are the most important.
Yes Sir,
this interview was today, so...
I see,
this means the story was of no importance to you.
The biggest case of the year is in court,
and youre looking for a new job.
Its not your fault.
You know that
Madam of yours?
Madam Sarwat.
Yes, Madam Sarwat.
Great lady.
She has given you free will.
Thats why her newspaper is breathing its last breath.
Often Journalists come to us chasing money.
If they do, then they dont survive here for much longer.
I cant give you a job.
But Ill give you some advice.
Instead of running after money like every other journalist, run after a story.
The day you find a story,
there wont be any need to pull strings for an interview.
Good luck.
So? Did you get it?
He didnt give you the job?
He says...
instead of being at the interview,
I shouldve been at the court.
For the Irfan Masih case.
Oh man...
we did make a mistake.
We shouldve scheduled this interview a few days later,
the verdict wouldve been announced by then.
Verdict in a few days?
Tomorrows the verdict.
Today was the final hearing.
These are bigger games, beyond our understanding.
Has our legal system finally woken up?
Dont worry,
nothing is waking up in this country before the day of judgement.
[Irfan Masih murder case]
Is the water hot?
Hot enough to melt your skin!
Needs hot water even in summers.
Court reporting requires patience.
You guys just keep sitting in the cafeteria sipping tea and waiting on the final judgment.
Your report is worthless if you miss one argument.
Whats up?
Where have you been?
Went to the wrong court.
Your excuses never end.
Is the verdict out?
Look theyve brought out Ashraf Hero!
How did he get acquitted?
The judge rendered a courageous verdict.
But he murdered.
Bro!
The bullet was fired by mistake.
An accidental death.
They put the poor man behind bars on a false accusation.
If he wasnt poor, he wouldnt even be arrested.
You have disgraced me!
The whole village is cursing me!
They accuse me of killing my own son!
You were looking for justice.
Are you happy now?
This NGO has exploited you,
go on, go live with those bastards.
Let go of her! Go to hell!
Youre right.
These organization people are bastards.
And you,
shameless.
You were the father.
You didnt do anything either,
those carpet people arent to be blamed either.
Ashraf, the bastard, didnt shoot him.
Then whos at fault?
Its my fault!
I murdered my son!
I alone killed him!
A mother killed her son....
Madam, imagine some one close to you is murdered, then you
Suppose someones child gets killed,
and that murderer is acquitted.
Do you cry and mourn, or do you fight?
And blame each other?
You know what it means
when the childs killer is acquitted?
The whole family is ruined.
Its not a small thing.
Was Irfan Masih the only child?
No, he has other siblings.
And what did you do?
This?
How childish of you Shahbaz.
They belong to the poor class,
where the situations they are going through
are dealt with by screaming and fighting.
Thats how they express their anger.
I have inside information.
Its a very big game.
An international conspiracy to tarnish the countrys name.
How can a poor man fight a case in this country?
They are all in cahoots and getting funds.
Tarnish the countrys reputation,
and put money in your own pockets.
Prepare a report on this verdict and submit it by 5:00pm.
What is the point of that, Madam?
Who reads Nayi Subah anyway?
Madam, you have visitors.
Shahbaz...
You may have tea biscuits with your senior journalist friends,
but dont let them color your views.
So you got the news?
What news?
That our newspaper will close.
If not this month, then next month.
Its probably a rumor.
What rumor?
Asim went to the printing press the other day.
He found out they havent been paid for six months.
And those bankers,
this is their fifth or sixth visit.
Madam has bankrupted the newspaper of her ancestors.
To that order, to that lightless dawn!
We dont know, we dont accept!
We want justice!
[Irfan Masihs murder, an accident: Human Rights Commission]
Hello Mazher brother, greetings!
Hmmm, what's new?
Not much.
Arent we going to cover the news outside?
What news?
Arent the organization people outside?
Leave it buddy,
their clown show runs year-round.
Didnt you get your salary this month?
This is our new crime reporter, Zohaib.
Havent seen you around.
Where did you work before?
Used to do odd jobs here and there...
this is my first full-time job.
Really?
Can you do the job without experience?
No worries, brother Mazhar is here to help me.
Im so glad Im starting out with him!
Ill have an opportunity to learn so much from him,
I stay so excited all the time.
If you snapped right,
you would've captured the shooter.
Oh man!
Is the picture clear now?
Funsies never stop for you?
Including today's meal,
you owe a total of 1518 rupees.
Thank God, nobody was shot.
Was anyone injured?
Please tell, Shahbaz brother!
Go home Iqbal!
And switch this off.
Is your father going to pay the light bill?
What rubbish!
If it was not a murder but a mistake,
then whose mistake was it today?
May be the man who was acquitted came to get revenge.
Stop playing Sherlock Holmes!
Now get lost!
The man who was acquitted?
Greetings!
Im looking for some information.
Where have you come from?
From Lahore.
Then go to Lahore and get information.
Why did you come here?
Actually, the crime scene falls within your precinct.
Okay.
Sir, its a two-year-old crime.
Irfan Masih?
Remember the little boy who was murdered?
Excuse me!
It wasnt a murder, it was an accident.
Yes, that one.
I need to talk to that man,
Ashraf Hero.
Can you please help?
Youre a journalist?
Quite a few western journalists came after this case,
all of them trying to put words in our mouths.
That it was a premeditated murder.
But why should we agree?
Why sentence an innocent man to the gallows?
Sir, Im a local.
Consider me your own...
let me buy you some dinner.
Stop your nonsense!
No, Im doing it of my own accord, you...
Stand up! Stand up!
Get out!
Get out of here! Ill mannered moron!
Hey!
Stop!
Stop!
I have a...
kitten.
Its mother died three days ago.
If you can arrange some food for it...
Why do you want to meet Ashraf Hero?
I have a few questions,
Id appreciate it if you could tell me his address.
I would have given it to you if he lived here.
Sir, please dont do that.
Didnt he come home after his acquittal?
He wouldve if he lived here.
Is this confirmed information?
Oh wow!
If you dont believe me, go ask Luqmaan.
Luqmaan?
Whos he?
Luqmaan is the eyewitness of the killing.
Huh!
Journalist.
Does Luqmaan live here?
For how long were you friends with Irfan?
He was Feroz friend.
I met him for the first time on that day.
You met him for the first time on the day he was killed?
Crucify him!
The soldiers threw him on the cross!
And they mercilessly hammered nails into his hands!
If you are the messiah then save yourself and save us.
Oh Lord!
Please forgive them.
Its finished.
Oh Lord,
I entrust my soul to you.
On this blessed Sunday, these children have taught us
how we can strengthen our faith.
Today we have a very special child among us.
Not only has he brought fame to our city and community,
but also to Pakistan.
I invite Irfan Masih to come onto the stage
and distribute gifts among Easter Play participants.
Hey Luqmaan!
Stop the wheel.
Do you have a VCR at home?
Yes. Why?
Irfan is here in the village tonight.
Were planning a movie night.
Why dont you rent your own?
Dude, I couldnt find one on Easter.
What is it to you?
Alright, come over in the evening.
OK, great.
Feroz, lets watch this film.
What kind of film is this?
I watched it in America.
Must be in English then?
Obviously.
Nah dude! Lets watch Sultan Rahis film.
You can narrate that film to us later.
Ok, fine.
Here you go then, watch Sultan Rahis film.
Luqmaan!
Hey Luqmaan!
Why dont you answer?
What is it?
Take this food to your father.
But the film...
Get some work done!
Take this.
Lazy bum.
Your mother said you gave a speech in America.
Did they understand our language?
No, Madam Meher interpreted for them.
So what did you tell them?
I told them about my life experiences.
Really? You sound like a poet.
Life experiences, huh.
Hey! Why are you pooping in my field?
Luqmaan!
Grab this bastard!
Auntie! Auntie!
What happened,
is everything okay?
Irfan and Feroz got shot,
in the field behind the church.
What are you saying?
Hes out with his friends, watching a movie.
They got shot in front of me.
What are you saying?
That cant be possible!
Irfan, my child! My son!
Irfan,
My child!
Oh my child...
The whole village was gathered when I returned.
Police and ambulance had also arrived.
Feroz was only slightly injured,
but Irfan died at the spot.
If you hadnt met Irfan before,
how did you go to his house?
Huh?
Luqmaan!
Where is Feroz' house?
He doesnt live here anymore.
Oh! Sorry sorry.
Dad, come up on the bed.
Im ok here son.
Dear, where were you all day?
I was on an assignment.
You didnt inform me before coming.
Tomorrow is Easter.
You werent going to come.
How are sisters and their families?
Theyre all doing well and happy.
Asiya sent some sweets for you.
Give some sweets to Iqbal too.
Hes such a nice boy.
Did he open the door for you?
Okay Mom,
come up.
I dont like you sleeping on the floor.
Come up, please.
Im fine here son.
Wake up early in the morning,
we have to reach the church on time.
I have office in the morning Mom.
So take a day off.
You wont find God in the office.
Tell him the real reason for coming.
What happened?
Nothing, dear
We have to take your mother to the doctor.
Why?
She has a cataract in her eye.
Show me.
Its nothing.
Show me.
You can see it in the morning.
Did you show it to anyone in Gujaranwala?
Yes we did.
He said she needs surgery.
But I thought we should show it to a doctor in Lahore as well.
Ill take you.
No, son.
I have a friend, Thomas.
His son is an eye specialist.
Hell take a look.
Dont worry about us,
well take care of it.
You look after yourself.
Mom.
Im reminding you again,
no need to act inferior in front of madam.
This isnt the village, over here were colleagues.
But son,
one mustnt forget how to show respect in the city either.
Weve shown enough respect to her ancestors,
now its their time to return the favor.
These apples that youve carefully picked,
her servants will eat them.
Madam is calling you inside.
Lets go.
Greetings.
Greetings.
How are you?
Were well, thank you.
Im glad youve come to meet me this time.
Usually you return without saying hello.
We always insist on meeting you,
but Shahbaz stops us.
Tell me about your daughters?
How are they?
They're fine.
Asiya and...?
Sadaf.
Yes... Sadaf
She really helped my mother in her last days.
She would come running for her assistance on a single call.
Have a seat.
Thank you.
Please tell me,
who made you sit outside?
Im embarrassed.
You all are like my own,
like family.
Thats exactly what I was trying to tell them before you came.
The world is now headed towards equality amongst all people.
To bow in front of someone is the equivalent of losing self respect.
They are old school,
they dont understand it.
Have some tea.
Ill be right back.
Madam, I need to talk to you.
Sure, say it.
Madam you sent me to gather evidence on the Irfan Masih case.
Yes.
I went to his village, Muridwala.
To find out about Ashraf hero.
And?
No one knows Ashraf hero over there,
he got there a month before the murder.
And where he went after his release?
No one knows anything about it,
but we can find out if you give me permission to investigate further.
Ok Shahbaz,
investigate on this further.
Madam, I have a condition.
You have a condition?
Madam, my mother needs to get an eye surgery.
Salary for the next two months.
Yes, ok dont worry about it.
Give all the medical bills to Rizwan.
(Easter Mass)
Amen.
The bishop has sent this.
Its from Gods house. Take it.
Uh, are you Irfan Masihs mother?
Why are you sad?
Irfan is our hero.
Just thinking about his struggles
gives me goosebumps.
It feels like he was
part of our family.
My mother
starts crying whenever she hears Irfans name,
but we cant even imagine the
depth of your pain and sorrow.
Its unfair to expect such courage
from a mother who suffered such a loss.
And then you have the injustice of the courts.
Are you a journalist?
Yes.
But Im from your community,
and I support you.
Today is Irfans death anniversary.
I visited his grave in Muridwala yesterday.
It almost felt like he was...
waiting for you.
Dont you visit him?
The only condition for a strong murder case is
that the plaintiff doesnt conceal anything.
Present the whole truth.
But I didnt tell any lies.
But the lawyers did.
Have Lawyers ever spoken the truth?
Truth and lies dont matter for us poor people.
We are helpless and
no one listens to us.
Who do we tell?
Youre not obligated to cover for anyone.
You understand that, right?
Even for
Irfans father.
Dont speak of him in front of me!
May you be destroyed, you go to hell!
Leave me alone!!
Why would I leave you?
Ive had enough from you!
Stay inside and away from us!
Let me come outside!
You bitch!
Youll pay for this!
We are already sick of your drinking,
why dont you just leave us alone?
Open the door,
you bitch!
Did Saif give permission?
Who is he to give permission?
Hasnt he come back?
Its better if he never comes.
Besides, this time Im ending everything for good.
Brother Arshad,
take Irfan to your carpet workshop.
He can be useful to you.
And also learn the skill.
This way, we will also be able to pay off our debt.
How much money do you need?
I brought six thousand rupees.
Take it.
Come on, come on!
Speed up!
Brother Arshad.
Welcome. Lets start, my son.
Son, you have to learn the skill.
And help your mother.
Sure uncle.
Not uncle. Call me master.
Sure master.
Come on
Sit at the work place.
Pick up your tools.
[Maryam's account]
["Rising Fear of ban on imports on Pakistani carpet]
[Pakistani traders face millions of dollars of loss]
[Foreign media conspires to defame Pakistan"]
Hello, Nayi Subah.
Shahbaz, there is a gathering at
my house day after tomorrow,
take some time out and come over.
I want to introduce you to someone.
Might be helpful in your investigation.
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This magnificent house
where all of us are gathered, pretending to be sophisticated,
was built by Khan Bahadur Khan in 1902.
The plaque outside boasts about it.
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Then help me understand one thing...
Why would British Raj reward their enemy with glorious titles?
Stop it Mehar!
Thats enough!
Thank you for inviting me.
Yes?
I also cant stay at that dinner any longer.
Where did you park your car?
Right next to your Rolls-Royce.
I completely agree to what you said inside.
They are trying too hard to be westernized.
Im Shahbaz by the way.
I know very well who you are.
Really how?
Two days ago, at the Easter service a journalist emotionally blackmailed Irfans mother
to extract information from her.
Then, today that same journalist was also present at the dinner.
And now, hes come to show sympathy to me for no reason.
We never printed anything against you,
so please, stop seeing everyone from the same perspective.
Look, I agree, we want to cover the same story,
but not by repeating the same headlines or hearsay from the Press Club.
If you know Madam Sarwat at all,
you know she doesnt practice yellow journalism.
Shell go to any length to publish the truth.
This is why Nayi Subah doesnt get advertisements,
but...
this is the price one pays to speak the truth.
Speaking the truth is your duty.
Youre not doing anyone a favor.
Listen, every newspaper is involved in mudslinging against you.
We want your voice to be heard by people.
You dont understand:
if your organization doesnt defend itself, the whole country will turn against you.
Sir Ejaz Ullah isnt bothered by any of this.
Maybe the next two to three years will be hell, but eventually
the truth will come out.
And then these same newspapers
will publish editorials praising us in order to bring down some other government.
Ok, youre right.
But nobody will remember Irfan Masih by then.
His activism, his slogans, his cause...
Nobodys going to talk about them!
Look,
I only want to tell people the story of his struggles and fights, thats all.
Okay.
But no other questions unrelated to the boy.
No other questions.
Absolutely.
Dont give us tools, give us pens!
Dont give us wounds, give us education!
I would now like to invite Ejaz Ullah Sahab.
Today is the celebration of freedom for all the laborers.
Celebration of freedom!
Your sacrifices, hard work,
and devotion has finally paid off,
and the government has knelt.
Bonded Labor has been abolished in the whole country.
Now you are free!
Dont give us tools, give us pens!
Dont give us wounds, give us education!
Is this child...
Is this child a laborer?
Yes, yes...
Come son,
come on the stage.
Come, good lad.
What is your name, my child?
Irfan.
Where do you work?
At a carpet workshop.
Does your master hit you?
I
I congratulate all my fellow laborers.
People are scared because they know,
if child laborers receive an education,
they wont be able to keep us in their custody.
We are not their motorcycles or house pets.
We have intellect, we have brains.
Education is our right.
No one has the right to keep us illiterate!
Our work isn't finished yet!
We send all the kids,
all the laborer kids to school!
T for Tap
Tap means Nalka
C for
Mr Ijaz Ullah is calling you.
Come in Mehar,
come.
Meet our new student.
Irfan?
His family agreed.
Yes,
they were going to agree.
But in my opinion, before taking him into the classes,
keep him with you for couple of weeks and gauge his aptitude.
Yes Sir.
My name is Mehar.
Salam sister Mehar.
Pakistan Peoples Party has emerged victorious in the latest elections.
Benazir Bhuttos party has successfully secured 89 seats in the National Assembly
while the opposing Muslim League managed to win 73 seats.
Benazir Bhutto has declared her electoral win a common mans victory.
(broadcast continues)
Irfan?
Do you want to be an artist when you grow up?
Artist?
One who makes pictures.
Maybe Ill become that.
And you?
Prime Minister,
just like Benazir Bhutto,
and on my very first day,
Ill announce free education for all the children.
If you become the Prime Minister,
then Ill become the President.
Were already friends,
so well teach the children together.
But...
Christians cant be the president.
Then were not equal.
Its alright.
Ill fight for our rights.
Because we only accept that Pakistan where we all are equal.
We will get
Freedom!
Our right
Freedom!
We will get
Freedom!
Our right
Freedom!
(chant continues)
I may never become the Prime Minister,
but if he had lived,
he would have changed the law.
And would have become president in the next 20 years or so.
Yes?
I want to meet with Mr. Shahbaz.
If you find Mr. Shahbaz,
do let us know.
My breath is suffocated
Rage runs through my veins
Who do I listen to?
Who speaks the truth?
Let me drown in the thirsty river
Becoming ashes
Let the wind carry me
[Risk of import ban on Pakistani Carpets]
[Bonded labor for children in workshops unacceptable:
Irfan Masih.]
Underneath the lights
this darkness remains
Underneath the injustice
the morning is lost
How do I disentangle the tangled thread?
How do I quench this blazing fire?
Greetings brother,
can I make a phone call?
Yes, go ahead.
Thank you so much.
Madam, I called to request you.
Please, wait at the office for half an hour.
I have something important to tell you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
You can almost say that Ive witnessed the murder of Irfan Masih.
I know who killed him and
why they did it.
Do you mean there were other people besides Ashraf Hero?
Ashraf Hero was just a puppet,
and puppets are disposable pawns.
The murder was planned by someone else.
By whom?
Salman Habib.
Managing director of Habib Enterprises.
The largest carpet and rug exporter in the region of Punjab.
The workshop in Muridwala where Irfan worked
was directly under their control.
When Irfan started campaigning internationally,
and speaking of the tortures done to him and his fellow children,
many countries banned carpet imports from Pakistan.
Voting for me doesnt mean
that Im better than you,
it means I am your servant.
Your friend,
your well-wisher.
Your troubles are my troubles,
and finding solutions to your problems
is my responsibility.
If you
give me your votes,
I will become your voice in the halls of government,
a voice that is unwavering!
Long live Salman Habib!
(chant continues)
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...
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Bullshit!
:
These are the last ten years export numbers for Pakistani carpets.
Because of Irfan Masih, they lost hundreds of millions.
To date, warehouses are filled with cancelled export orders.
They were getting funding from America and Italy.
Thats why there was no doubt
they would achieve success in this mission too.
OBLR was getting funded because of Irfan Masih
and the only way to stop it
was Irfan Masihs death.
There is no doubt that Irfan Masihs murder was premeditated.
And for people like Salman Habib, a murder is no big deal.
They belong to political families.
And Miss Najma,
your friend,
the researcher shes working with,
was with Salman Habib.
I have information on that, also.
You promised me you would bring some solid proof.
Madam please dont say that!
We know you are more experienced than all of us.
Your grandfather started the paper, your father ran it successfully,
and now you,
are the captain of this sinking ship.
But dont forget the others on this ship with you.
Youre never satisfied with anyones work.
For the past two weeks, Ive worked on this story.
Worked day and night...
Interviewed dozens of people, went all over the place.
Dont react like that!
My father always taught me,
journalism demands reason over emotions.
Thats why Nayi Subah stands apart, in this world of yellow journalism.
Because we have editorial principles.
What editorial principles?
Why dont you speak straight, that you cant publish anything against Salman Habib?
Or you dont want to publish,
because you have a personal relationship with his family?
You know better than me,
that a person
who has different principles for friends and others,
that person is a hypocrite!
Are you calling me a hypocrite?
Im just giving an example.
If what Im thinking is true
while handing out favors to your friends, dont forget,
these people have messed up everything!
Nobody has been paid in three months!
And if youre discreetly planning to sell the newspaper,
then tell us to go find new jobs.
And if not that, then fire us!
Your life wont be affected if this newspaper is sold.
But what will happen to us, the salaried ones,
who are already behind in this race of survival?
Have you ever thought about that?
Go ahead. Go find another job for yourself.
Madam Sarwat is not going to publish this news.
Have you heard the name Salman Habib?
I think hes involved in this murder.
You only think that,
but Im convinced.
Why didnt you take him to court?
His name isnt in the First Information Report (FIR).
Ive met an eyewitness,
who was on the bicycle with Irfan that day.
His account exactly matches with the FIR.
And you think
he is telling the truth?
When they signed with their thumbprints, did they know what was in that report?
Was it true or was it false?
It doesnt make any difference, whatever was written on that report is now established as the truth.
There were two eyewitnesses to the murder.
I couldnt track down the second one.
I think he must have run away like Ashraf Hero.
His name is Feroz,
and he hasnt run away.
Hes here.
With us, in our protection.
Its very important to protect the eyewitnesses, and Irfan Masihs family.
If anything happens to any of them, this case will be closed indefinitely.
We also wanted to bring Luqmaan,
but his father didnt agree.
Hes a news reporter
and wants to help us.
Shahbaz Bhatti.
When did you meet Irfan for the first time?
At the workshop.
All of us kids, used to work really hard.
The master would say:
A childs finger
doesnt get caught between the threads."
What happened when you two last met?
Luqmaan was in cahoots with them.
He used me to
trap Irfan.
Is there no other option?
If youd come two days earlier
Now all the VCRs are rented.
Dude, Feroz...
Feroz! Did you find a VCR?
You can come to my place.
My father bought a new VCR.
Whos he?
My cousin, Luqmaan.
Im Irfan, his best friend.
Should we go to his house then?
Feroz? I need your bicycle.
I have to take food for my father.
Take it, its outside.
Come with me.
Im scared of going alone.
Lets go and get some fresh air.
How are teachers in America?
Really good!
Do they hit?
Why would they hit?
And Mehar?
She doesnt hit either.
Youre scared for no reason.
This time when I come to the city Ill meet Mehar madam.
Shell admit you into her school too.
Im married now.
Shell admit your wife too.
Luqmaan!
Ill be back in a minute.
Luqmaan!
Luqmaan!
Where did he go?
Miss Mehar says
we cant be the president of the country.
She must be eyeing that position for herself.
She wants to be the Prime Minister.
Ill become the President!
Oh!
So youll become a Muslim to become the President?
Ill change the law.
Luqman knew Ashraf hero from before?
Maybe.
You never asked him?
Did he also get injured?
I dont remember.
No.
He was completely fine.
Hes just a child.
How can he be involved in murder?
Hes a child, thats why anyone can make him do anything.
When will Mr. Ejaz Ullah come back?
By the end of this year probably.
But his life is in danger.
Were also being followed.
Our phones are being tapped,
and everyone is being called in for questioning.
There are strange men stationed outside our office.
Im warning you,
you cant do this.
We couldnt do anything in two years,
what good can you do alone?
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Childrens fingers
dont get tangled in the threads.
Theyre ideal for the finest carpet-weaving.
Childrens fingers.
You havent even completed one yet!
Hurry, hurry... Pick up the speed!
Finish it by tonight, or no one will get dinner.
(inaudible chatter)
Ahhhooowww!
Are you crazy?
What if the carpet had gotten damaged?
Who would have cleaned it?
Bastards!
Why arent you working?
Get back to work!
Move!
Do the work,
or Ajmal will throw you out.
Their school bag is so big!
The books must be so heavy!
As if you're gonna carry bags.
Why do you care?
Their backs must be aching like ours.
They carry their school bags for a short while.
But we crouch over these looms all day long.
What do you keep looking at outside?
I want to go to school, too.
Then go to sleep...
And dream of getting admission
and enroll in any grade you want.
Buddy, pray that we finish the work fast,
or else we wont get Christmas break either.
Whats wrong now?
Theyre not going to give us Christmas break.
Lets run away tonight.
Youve lost it completely!
Come on.
Turn off the lights, now!
Lets do one game, eh?
Eh?
Go to sleep now!
Brother Ajmal?
Sarwar is very sick.
Dont act like his father.
The fever will wear off by tomorrow.
Off to sleep now!
Dont you all try to make excuses for being sick,
or Ill break your legs!
Feroz?
Feroz?
Lets run away.
Heres my queen!
Queen, really?
This game is mine.
And this is my king.
And this is my two.
You are putting the queen and calling a two?
Bring a new bottle from upstairs, this one's empty.
You didn't even offer me a drink and now you're saying it's empty.
Be careful, don't stumble.
Im going.
I have to pee.
You bastard!
Did you run away?
How old are you?
Dont know.
Does your master beat you?
He cant beat you anymore.
Now scums like him will be arrested without question!
It is written here that all bonded laborers have been liberated.
Is that all?
There is going to be a rally in two weeks...
This guy will address it.
What do you think?
Is the law blind?
Ill lock up every fodder-thief.
Get in! Get in!
Hooligans!
Oye!
What are you looking for?
Who do you want to meet?
I want to register a complaint.
Yes, son.
What is your name?
Irfan.
Do you work at a carpet-weaving workshop?
Where is your workshop?
In Town 43.
Where are your parents?
Mother lives in Muridwala.
And father?
No idea.
Ok, tell me one thing...
Why didnt you go to your mother?
Sir, theres a good chance his parents have sold him off.
Is the motorbike here?
Yes sir.
Get it ready.
Lets go...
Sit on it!
Get off.
Take him to the hospital.
Yes, sure
As soon as possible.
Sure sir...
Oh...
Be careful next time.
Right.
Things are not like before.
Yes, sure.
Where would you go running away? Shameless!
I will see you!
Shameless!
Where would you go?
Move!
Move!
Move!
You take loans
but dont want to work?
Shameless person!
Get back to work!
Come on!
(inaudible)
Wake up, Shahbaz brother!
Take a bath.
Ill bring breakfast in 10 minutes.
Childrens fingers.
Where are you going Shahbaz Brother?
Dont you want to have breakfast?
No, you can have it. Im late.
It looks like the tire needs to be changed.
Leave the keys. Ill have it fixed after work this evening.
Dont worry.
Ill do it myself.
Do your work.
Wait a second.
This is the money I owed from last month.
Ill give you the rest by this weekend.
You dont need to bring breakfast tomorrow,
Ill have it in the office.
What do you mean?
And dont worry about the cleaning, either.
Ill do it myself.
Thats him.
Thanks a lot.
Arshad?
Yes. Who are you?
Did you own a carpet workshop?
I borrowed money from Chaudhary Amjad to start the factory.
Now, its all gone.
After Irfan left,
other workers also stopped coming to work.
Is this why you took revenge on Irfan?
Oh no sir.
Nothing was his fault.
He was such a sweet and innocent child.
And he was very dear to me.
Taught him the work myself.
We used to make the best quality carpet.
Never once heard a complaint from Salman Sahab.
The boys were happy and used to have fun together.
Irfan was the impish one!
I fly like a free bird
without a care in the world
I sing ballads of love for everyone
I fly like a free bird
without a care in the world
I sing ballads of love for everyone
The moon is my confidante
And the sun is my beloved friend
Stars come to visit me every night
Forget about tomorrow
And lets live for the moment my friend
Lets dance to the beat of our hearts
And erase all the pain
So the heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding dung
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding dung
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding dung
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding dung
The heart sings ding dung, ding dung, ding
Two please.
Thank you, thank you.
I want to take this opportunity to make a small request.
Let your women get an education.
Let them study.
Let them attend schools and colleges.
.
Consider this effort for womens education
as my legacy.
We have arranged tea for you, please join us.
A new housing society has been launched for journalists.
Apply for a 5 Marla plot,
I can pull a few strings for you.
Thankfully we got here before the snacks were finished!
Bon Appetit!
Let me give you some brotherly advice.
Dont go after Salman Habib.
Hes a good guy.
Educated,
sophisticated,
and genuine.
But if you mess with him,
he wont leave you till your last breath.
Where are you off to?
Shahbaz!
Stop!
Greetings, Sir.
Sir, I want to do your profile interview.
Sir, I am from Nayi Subah.
Please Sir?
Did Sarwat send you?
Yes, Sir.
Sir Shahbaz Bhatti.
How is Sarwat?
She is doing great, Sir!
If you dont mind, lets go to the polo club,
I think it will be more convenient.
Sure, Sir.
Send him.
Sir Salman is ready to see you.
Have you ever tried riding a horse?
No Sir.
You must try it at least once in your life.
The relationship between horse and man goes back centuries.
. .
How long have you been playing polo?
Since I was thirteen.
What did you aspire to be when you were young?
I was very interested in writing.
Where did you complete higher education?
Sorry, repeat the question.
Why dont you ask the question you want to ask?
Sorry?
Oxford, England for undergrad...
Majored in Economics. Write it!
Do you know why Ive come here?
Youve been following me for the last two weeks.
Have asked everyone at my factory about my activities.
You rudely interrupted me during my interview,
by the way, that was very unprofessional of you.
If luck has finally brought you here in front of me,
muster up the courage!
Ask whatever you want to ask.
I really dont have that much time.
Did you have Irfan Masih murdered?
It looks like youve been spending time at the organization.
Mehar and you must be having lots of deep talks.
I am merely researching the Irfan Masih case.
This one-sided crusade is not research.
Aww, my majestic king! Hmm?
Saddle him up.
So, you didnt do any background checks on Mehar?
Whatever she said, you heard and took her word for it?
She works for OBLR,
studied economics at Kinnaird.
She is a simple activist.
And?
And what?
Her home,
family, peoples opinion of her?
That means, all this harassment was reserved for me?
Not for her?
Sir, all of these are irrelevant to the case.
Why a clean chit for Mehar?
OBLR received millions in donations after Irfans murder.
Yet within a year, eight of their schools shut down.
Where did all the money go?
Where did all those donations go?
Who embezzled it all?
So, you agree that Irfan Masihs death wasnt accidental?
Thats not my job
but that of people like you.
All I know is that
before looking for the murderer, identifying the motive is very important.
Carpet manufacturers like me had nothing to gain from that childs murder.
Weve lost our face.
All the orders have been diverted to other countries.
The whole industry has crashed!
Yet that Ejaz Ullah
is enjoying himself in Italy and living a comfortable life on donations.
Dont you think those donations should have been given to Irfans family?
Huh?
The family thats currently being held hostage by OBLR?
Theyre protecting them.
All of these are mere theatrics of Mehar and Ejaz Ullah.
The truth is, Ejaz Ullah sacrificed his golden goose out of greed,
and then left the country in fear of the consequences.
But there are many around still propagating his agenda...
Including you.
Why dont you ever show up on time?
Sorry sorry I slept late.
Couldnt have breakfast either.
Greetings!
Is everything ok?
Madam wants to speak to everyone.
We were waiting for you.
Yes? What do you want?
I want to talk to you, thats all.
Come back later.
Shahbaz hurry up.
Were only waiting for you.
Yes, what do you want?
I dont have any money.
Im not a beggar.
Yeah, okay.
Come tomorrow to talk.
In the last few years the readership of this newspaper has gone down significantly.
As a result of opposing the government and having a difference of opinion
they didnt provide us with any advertisements.
Despite all that I tried my best.
Gave it my all, to try to keep publishing this newspaper.
.
This week is going to be our last week.
And this Friday
the last issue of Nayi Subah will get published.
Our newspaper is closed forever.
Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.
Madam, that means
only good awaits us now.
Its from the Carpet Manufacturers Association.
" OBLR
"
" . "
" "
" . "
Of course,
they only know how to demand.
But cant give credible evidence.
How can you provide evidence for a lie?
How can you make a claim that all this is a lie?
Madam, do you think they are telling the truth?
It doesnt matter what you and I think.
The question is, whats the actual truth?
So then, what is the truth?
Thats your job to find, Shahbaz.
(inaudible)
You must run this full report from The Commission of Human Rights...
Sir?
...so we cant be accused.
This is very important!
What is this?
Go, Ill take care of this.
Put everything on hold and type.
Ready?
Alright... this is the investigation finding
["Children's Rights Organizations's Dangerous Ambitions"]
(Television in background)
Iqbal.
Come here! Listen...
Just say it, Im fine here.
Very little sweets left.
Come have some before I finish them all.
Next time I visit Gujranwala,
Ill bring more for you.
No, dont need your favors.
Come on,
forgive me.
Why do you have so much trash and newspapers everywhere?
You said youd be cleaning yourself.
This is nothing.
The real mess is the one in my mind.
Because youre not having your regular tea.
Wait, let me bring it for you.
Leave it.
Where did tea come from?
Youre thinking too much nowadays.
Tea will help clear your mind.
Shahbaz brother!
Youre dead if youre in your head!
Really?
Get potatoes! Get eggplants! Get your onions!
Dont have money,
come tomorrow.
Please have a seat Sir...
I was just about to leave.
Whats your name?
Oh wow
So you dont know who I am?
I am Pervaiz.
Irfans older brother.
What do you do?
You must have heard of Sada-e-Millat newspaper.
I work in their printing press.
Why arent you living with your family?
No reason really
just like that.
Have you fought with them?
My fight is against the shenanigans of this organization.
Check this out:
I had this published at Sada-e-Millat against the organization.
["Irfan Masihs family being held captive at the organization"]
Who knows? Maybe this helps us get justice.
["Ejaz Ullah should be arrested" - Saif Masih]
We were very fond of each other.
So,
So what, Sir?
Who had your brother killed?
Or was it an accident...
Isnt it clear already?
Ejaz Ullah had him murdered, Sir.
Ejaz Ullah.
I have found him suspicious ever since he first visited our home.
But somehow, he managed to cloud our mothers eyes, and took Irfan along with him.
But why would the organization kill your brother?
Money Sir!
It's all about the money.
They receive tons of dollars.
This Ejaz Ullah is quite a character.
Sells fabricated stories to westerners, and those naive people fall for his lies.
Thats how the organization people run their business.
They used my brother from the beginning.
They brainwashed him in the name of education.
Took him on international trips to make money on his name.
And didnt pay us a penny after his death!
And now theyre stringing my mother along,
with false hopes of justice!
But Im well aware of what theyre doing,
and Im not going to spare them.
Ill make their lives hell!
Be very careful of this Madam.
She wouldnt think twice about selling you down the river.
Ive heard she is having an affair with Ejaz Ullah.
Did they clear your account?
Madam Sarwat,
may I come in?
Is everything okay?
What was madam saying?
Hello.
Oh, hi!
What are you doing here?
I had something to do with madam.
Done with it?
Yes
now off to the office.
Cool, cool...
Are you going directly to the office?
Yes.
Should I come along?
Why?
Is someone going to kidnap me?
Well, anythings possible.
Should we have some tea?
Lets go.
Yes, sister?
Bring two special teas. Fast.
Sure, Shahbaz brother!
Wait a moment.
Whats your name?
Hes Iqbal
He works at my
When I came to Lahore, I met him here for the first time.
Would you like to go to school?
I guess so.
That's great then.
Shahbaz brother can help you with that.
Ill bring the tea, sister.
These children are so innocent,
and we rob them of their innocence.
Ive just come to that realization, too
how some people are so heartless.
Not some people,
all of us are equally responsible for this.
So, when did you join the organization?
Its been a long time now.
Met Sir Ejaz at a seminar when I was in college.
Youve been with him since then?
When I started working,
I realized how injustice and inhumanity prevail here,
and one lifetime is not enough to end them.
Dont you get tired?
I was tired at one point.
Id lost hope, too.
Id planned to move abroad and live peacefully.
But then
I experienced a miracle...
Miracle?
Irfan Masih.
Irfan!
Have a safe trip.
Sir when will you return?
Its a two-day conference and then some meetings with donors.
I'll be back soon, once all of that is taken care of, God willing.
And Ive booked Irfans flight for next month.
Once he returns,
take him out shopping
for necessities and everyday things.
Ok, Sir.
Sir,
was it a good idea to allow Irfan to travel in this situation?
Wouldnt it have been better if Hameed & Saad accompanied him?
Its important for them to stay in the office while Im away.
Hameed!
Hameed!
And yes,
Ill leave for the airport directly from home tomorrow.
Hameed will have the office keys.
Here are the keys.
Yes Sir.
Take care of the office.
Will do.
I will keep on calling.
Ok Sir.
Bye.
Hello, OBLR.
Lets go Mehar.
Irfan!
Mom!
Ifran!! My child....
My child...
Where did you go...
Why did you let Irfan go without the guards that day?
Wasnt he already receiving death threats?
Yes.
We made a mistake.
And an innocent child got killed,
leaving behind a mother who still awaits justice.
Were trying our best, Shahbaz.
And wont rest until we get justice.
Then how come Ashraf Hero was acquitted?
And that carpet-workshop owner?
Why was no charge made against him?
These all are just pawns,
someone much more powerful is doing all the planning.
And our fight is with that power.
Whose planning?
Salman Habibs?
Or the governments?
Yes!
Yes, all of them are in cahoots.
Do you have evidence to support this?
Why did you allow Irfan to travel alone that day?
The two men specially appointed for his protection,
where were they?
Who stopped them from going with him?
You?
Or Ejaz Ullah?
Whats the point of telling you everything,
and trusting you?
Youve ganged up with them too!
Mehar, if youre telling the truth,
there should be some concrete evidence.
Sir,
when are you coming back?
People here believe that you wont return.
Now, everybody has turned against us.
Sir, we can only fight this together.
Sir, theres no point in having a press conference.
Im trying my best, Sir, but things are becoming difficult to manage without you here.
Nothing will get better, Sir!
I dont think we have much time left!
Hey!
Who allowed you inside?
Get out of here!
Get back to your work, woman!
You stay in your lane!
Who allowed you to search here without a warrant?
Wheres the inspector?
What is this outrageous behavior?
Youll learn what outrageous is
if you dont allow the search!
Without a warrant?
Dont we have any rule of law?
I know Mehar, I promised you.
But right now, Im just not in a position to help you.
And by the way, your documents are not safe here with me.
You dont have to come, Ill get them dropped off to you in a bit.
Ok.
Thank you.
Bye.
Shahbaz brother,
that Madams been waiting for you for quite a while.
Mehar?
I let her into your apartment.
(inaudbile)
Im sorry I...
came uninvited,
but I couldnt think of anywhere else to go.
Sit down.
This briefcase holds
all the documents relevant to Irfans case.
FIRs,
court files,
donation receipts...
communication with American schools,
his scholarship letters, and even
his medical records
all of it.
All of it?
Yes.
I know you said you need evidence,
but please keep them safe with you for a few days.
You expect a journalist
to keep evidence safe?
No.
A friend.
It was my responsibility to keep these documents safe,
but I dont have much time left.
And I dont want this information to get into the wrong hands.
You can trust me with the truth.
If youve made a mistake, you can share it with me.
Mehar, what do you mean by not much time left?
Whos after you?
Tea?
What?
Wont you offer some tea?
Of course.
Iqbal?
Yes Shahbaz brother?
Bring two specials.
Ill bring them right up!
In this country,
anyone who wants to do the right thing,
put an end to tyranny,
is declared a rebel by those who rule over us.
Theres a difference between being a criminal and a rebel.
Is standing up for the oppressed a crime?
You shouldnt have gotten yourself into that problem.
Focus on your career.
Why waste yourself over those things?
Im a journalist. Thats my job.
Oh, my love!
Thats not how you become a journalist.
You must be clever!
Means?
It means, if you put your hand into a hornets nest, youre not going to get honey!
Hey kiddo.
Yes?
How old are you?
What?
Do you go to school?
Me, Sir?
No. I dont go to school.
Shoo! Go away.
Just mind your own business.
If you try to deal with people above your station,
youll get trapped.
Thank you.
I cant decide,
who I should believe?
Who should I support?
Always support the weak ones,
fight for the oppressed.
Maybe their eyes await you,
but theyre unable to see in all this chaos.
This is why it doesnt matter.
No matter how much we write.
No matter how much we raise our voice or blindly run towards the truth.
People...
are crazy for power.
It does matter, Shahbaz.
This is why people dont like what we do.
This is why they want to buy our silence.
I didnt expect
cruelty to be so blind.
They didnt even spare that innocent little child.
What could he possibly do?
Isnt it also possible Shahbaz,
that all of this is purely coincidental, and now some people are taking advantage of it?
Always remember,
that childs voice was the voice of truth.
And the voice of truth
can shake the foundations of the biggest kingdoms.
Mehar came to visit me
with all the documents on this case.
She asked me to keep them safe.
You do know what that means, right?
Off-the-record.
This is what I dont understand.
If theyre innocent, then why not prove it?
Why are they scared?
Shahbaz, sometimes I think that were all culprits.
How long do I have to stay here?
Doctors think
it will take you two or three days to recover.
Any update on Mehar?
Yes,
we have updates, but
until shes brought into court,
her case cant be pursued.
Look at this Shahbaz.
This is the most we can do.
Publish a newspaper, write a poem,
protest outside the Press Club.
Thats it.
And justice?
Youve done justice for your part, Shahbaz.
Thats enough.
Justice is a fantasy.
That isnt recognized in this country.
Ive arranged a new job for you, Shahbaz.
Visit Payams office after youve recovered.
[The Path to Truth, is a Lonely Path]
Come in.
Ready?
One moment...
Heres a gift to celebrate your first day of school.
But
But what?
Todays your first day at your new job, too.
I didnt bring a gift for you.
No problem;
you can get me one later.
Lets go.
Lets go.