Rickshaw Girl (2021) Movie Script
Are you done?
Almost done.
Oi, that way.
Hurry up, you're not done already?
How long does it take?
Hurry up.
Okay.
The guests will be arriving before evening.
Did you call Auntie?
You should call.
Did you buy groceries or pocket the money?
Hey, watch your tongue.
What's going on?
I can't feed everyone on
this small amount of yogurt.
Where is the rest of the yogurt?
Go get it!
Why are you standing here for?
I won't pay a single taka if you don't finish it
by this evening.
Stupid people.
The yogurt is coming?
On the way.
Check it, Chairman is very angry.
Okay.
You have my phone number? Call me, okay?
What's this?
I will make it 50 taka, take it or leave it.
Chacha, you said you'd pay me 200.
You gave 200 to the other girl.
This is very unfair.
Are you arguing with me?
I will tell your father.
Go tell him, he'll be proud.
Oi, What's the problem?
Chairman, sir, Mamun is not giving me
he money I was promised.
You tell me, is this justice?
Mamun where did you get
this troublemaker from?
Clear up this matter.
Here's another 50, now go, before I hit you.
200 Taka, I'm not leaving.
Out!
No more arguments.
Now get out!
Hey girl, what are you
doing? Someone catch her!
You here again?
Go!
I'll take a pan.
I know you will.
How was the groom?
Like a monkey.
Ama, they were supposed to give me 200,
but they only gave me 100.
Be happy with it.
Look at your clothes.
Go to the pond, take a shower.
What happened to him?
Do you know him?
He's my father.
Aba?
Aba, what happened?
Aba, get up.
Yes.
Slowly, slowly.
Just watch.
- It's okay, just the sun.
Go home, I am coming.
- No, no, baba, you sit back, I'll take you home.
Aba, sit back.
Go slowly.
Aba, do you want to pull up the hood?
No need, Naima.
Sun is almost down.
Papa, today I painted a very big painting.
When my passengers see your painting,
they say, how beautiful.
I feel proud of that.
Don't give up painting.
Don't worry, Aba, I will never give up painting.
These pictures are very special for me.
It feels like it is a part of our family.
I told you not to go to work today,
Aba's been sick for a while.
When do you plan to take him to the hospital?
Should we just let him die then?
Barek!
Get up! Go get my breakfast!
Barek.
Barek.
Boo!
Get away from my face.
Hey, wait! I have to talk to you.
My uncle yelled at me again.
How do you live with that scoundrel uncle of yours?
Did you know he tried to cheat me out of my money?
Where else would I go?
I curse my parents for passing away
and leaving me in this hell.
What's this?
Uncle's breakfast.
Hey Naima, my uncle will kill me.
Give him this.
He doesn't have to eat parathas every day.
Naima, give me the breakfast!
Naima, I'm telling you!
Give me the breakfast!
Naima! Hey, Naima!
Naima, give it to me.
Give it to me!
Hey Barek, how do you call
the passengers to your bus?
Dhaka! Dhaka! Dhaka!
- Naima, stop! Naima, stop!
Naima, give it to me!
Naima, please, stop!
Naima, give it to me!
Give it to me!
Naima! Naima, please, stop!
Give the prescription to the compounder.
He will tell you where to buy it from.
How long must he take it?
Forever.
What happened to him?
Better?
How much money it will cost?
I'm not sure, but I think you
need a good amount of money.
Please, go out.
He will tell you where to go.
What took you so long?
Take your father home.
I am already late for work, go.
Let's go.
Let's go.
What was the doctor saying?
I don't know.
Aba, how far can you go with one pedal?
You see, you have to place your left leg on the pedal
and climb on the seat.
Then you have to pedal out, slowly to move forward.
Pedal up to four or five
times, then sit back to this.
Do you want your daughter to be a rickshaw puller?
Selim didn't go for work?
Get your father.
He's sleeping, he's not doing well.
Call him, and tell him that I have come.
Salim?
Salim?
Why is the rickshaw here?
Why aren't you out for work?
Have you earned enough yesterday?
Just leaving, Mamun.
Please, come in.
If you don't pay this month,
I'm taking the rickshaw away.
A few more days, please Mamun, I will pay you.
Are you made of excuses?
Can't you see he's not doing well?
Be aware of your daughter or I will slap her.
Hey, Naima, go inside.
Naima, come inside.
Come.
No, no hanky panky.
I want my money back within a week.
Do you get paid for all this?
Why would I?
Your uncle is an ass.
I know.
Sometimes I want to escape this place.
You're so lucky,
you get to go to Dhaka every single day.
Move.
Dhaka has everything.
Dhaka is the city of money.
Money is in the air.
Why don't you go then?
I thought of leaving this place.
This place holds me back.
I feel like I'll be all alone.
Take me along.
What?
It's very difficult to survive in Dhaka.
And Dhaka is not safe for girls.
Look, I think it's better if you don't go to Dhaka.
You know what?
It might be a very good choice for you,
if you find a job in the garment factory.
Doesn't Siam live in Dhaka?
All the actors and actresses,
they all live in Dhaka.
Hey?
Do you think Mamun will really take our rickshaw?
What do you think?
Sister, what are you doing here?
You look hungry, did you eat anything all day?
Are you upset, sister?
Sometimes I think there's no
place for me in this world.
Nonsense, you're my hero.
Then you need better heroes.
Apa, I will get a job in the garment factory.
Absolutely not.
You're supposed to be concentrating
on your studies right now.
Promise me.
Promise.
Remember the lotus robin,
and snaky roads you drew on my notebook?
My teacher saw it and appreciated it a lot.
He thought I drew it.
Later, I told him it was you.
School is just not for me.
You see that boat over there?
Yes.
You know, I drew that.
Father, how are you doing today?
Ama, I'm hungry.
The doctor said everything will be fine.
Ama you're home?
Did they let you go today?
Ama, did you buy the medicine?
Ama?
Madame accused me of stealing a mobile phone.
She did not pay me.
She said she will call the police.
Did she call you a thief?
Ama wait, let's go.
I'm gonna beat the shit out of that woman.
What do you think you are?
You cannot even pass fifth grade.
If you had the ability, then
go. Buy your father's medicine.
Your stupid painting cannot bring money for us.
Mamun bhai, please Mamun bhai,
give me to two days more.
I'll get you the money.
Hey, where are you taking my rickshaw?
Let go.
Mamun, bhai please,
give me two days more.
Shut up.
You'll be dead in two days.
Mamun, curses upon you.
You will rot in hell.
Wait, let it go.
Let go, my rickshaw.
Hey!
How can you do this?
Can't you see my father's sick?
Don't talk, it's my money.
Let's go.
Take it and sell it tomorrow.
Do we have any other choice?
Pabna! Sirajgonj! Dhaka!
Where are you going?
Dhaka.
What do you mean by Dhaka?
Naima, go home.
Go home.
Are you crazy?
What are you going to do in Dhaka?
I will work.
Who will give you work?
You.
I spoke to Mina Khala.
She will give you work.
Where?
Let's go, I will drop you there.
Okay.
Naima, come.
What's your name?
Naima.
Do you know how to cook?
Yes.
Okay.
You sit there.
I'll take you home after my
work, it's going to be late.
My trip will start now.
Mina Khala is a very nice person.
Anything you need, just give me a call, okay?
Okay.
You still have time.
If you want to go back home, I can take you.
No, I'll be fine.
Come.
Hello?
Yes, yes.
This girl is from my village.
You are at home, right?
Okay, okay.
I'm coming within an hour.
It's for two people.
Isn't it 16 taka for two?
No, aunty, the fare has gone up.
Come, come. Just give me a minute.
Open your sandal and come.
Come inside.
Sit here.
Your husband is home, right?
Yeah, he's home.
What's your name?
She's Naima.
Nice name.
Did you go to school?
Up to class five.
So, she's gonna stay here,
and you will cook and clean.
Are you hungry?
There's food in the fridge.
That's your room.
Get some rest, I will show
you everything in the morning.
Tell me one thing.
What does Aisha know about stock market?
Shut up, Asif.
My god, we'll be late again.
We're going to Aisha's party tonight, right?
We are, but we have a new maid.
I don't think we can be so late tonight.
So what?
Just lock her up, she'll be fine.
Naima, clean it up.
Yes.
Honey, I'm leaving.
So, I'll pick you up at 7:30?
Yeah.
Okay, take care.
Bye.
See you soon.
See you.
Naima, we'll be late tonight,
but if you face any problem,
you can call the manager.
I'm having trouble
connecting to the internet.
Take a look at the help section.
I'm having trouble connecting to the internet.
Take a look at the help section.
That's why I don't like it.
She doesn't have any sense of time or anything.
I told you to leave it-
Stop blaming me.
Why you are lying on the floor?
But you never listen.
Go, lock the door.
Oh, man.
Naima!
Naima, where are you?
Wait!
Don't stop, just run!
Why are we running?
Because you don't want to get
caught by the cops, do you?
Now what?
You guys wait here, I'll get the money.
Excuse me.
The police started to
charge the protesters today.
Where were you?
We came out first.
We were four today.
Who is the new girl?
She is Rani. Very brave
and she can throw rocks.
OK, take money, and get your food for four.
Come day after tomorrow for another protest.
How many on your team?
Four.
Stop lying.
Take this.
This is yours.
Why?
This is your payment.
Why did they pay us?
If you walk in demonstration
they give you 100 taka,
and if you get involved in a fight,
they pay you 200 taka.
But what are we protesting?
Who cares?
Where are you going?
- I don't know.
Where are you guys going?
Our home.
Is this your home?
This is all of our many homes.
And this is my dining room.
This is my bathroom.
Hey, you don't wanna eat?
- This is what you guys do every day?
No, we have different jobs every day.
And what if you don't have any job?
Then we make our own.
Hey! Hey, you kids again.
Oh, he's here again.
How dare you!
Haven't I told you not to come here?
You old bag. Didn't you die yet?
Let's go.
If I see you next time, I'll beat you, I swear.
This city's full of rotten kids.
Do you see how nicely lit up the streets are?
We'll light it up like this at your wedding.
Is this where you guys sleep?
Every corner of Dhaka city is our bedroom.
Get out.
You come to work drunk, you think it's a bar?
No, it's my garage.
Get out, don't come back.
Get out!
This city full of hungry men,
and I can't find a decent puller.
Hey, boy, get some water for the bathroom.
Chacha, how much is this rickshaw?
Why, want to buy it?
No, I want to ride it.
Is this a joke?
I know how to pull a rickshaw.
Keep the tools tidy.
Hey! Leave now for work.
Where are you from?
I'm from Paksey.
My father is a rickshaw puller there.
Have you got any oil?
Yes.
Try to use a little while cooking.
You don't believe me?
Look, look.
Hey, hey, get off, get off, get off now!
And get out.
Chacha, my father is very sick.
If I can ride the rickshaw,
I can send him some money for his treatment.
Go get some other job.
But I'm the daughter of a rickshaw puller.
That's not good enough for pulling rickshaw.
Then what do you need to be a rickshaw puller?
You need to be a man first.
Need help?
What do you do?
Nothing.
Looking for any work.
Nah, I can't find anything.
Huh?
Can't find anything.
Come with me, let's find you something.
What's your name again?
Naim.
He's from our village.
Do you have any experience in rickshaw pulling?
Yes.
Look, I'm taking him with your reference.
Can he pay the daily rent?
He's young and brave.
Hey, you can do it, right?
Let's see.
Then give him Kamal's rickshaw.
Can I take it out now?
Huh?
Can I take it out now?
Yes, you can.
Oh no, it's quite possible.
I need it done by tomorrow.
Hey, will you go to Azimpur?
If you lead the way, I can take you.
What's this?
You don't even know the streets here,
and you're riding rickshaw here.
Hey, you wanna go?
Hello?
Yeah.
Yeah, I'm looking into the matter.
I'll see what I can do.
Whose rickshaw is this?
Huh?
You, do you know Doel Chattar?
Huh.
Come on, hurry up, let's go.
Yes.
Tikatuli?
Here.
I'm impressed, you are doing well.
I told you, he will be good.
Hey, where are you going?
Why do you leave?
I don't have a place to stay.
You can stay here with them.
Did you eat anything?
Give him some food.
What happened?
Hit by bus by.
What happened?
Hit by bus.
At the intersection of Shapla Chattar.
Hey Balbul, take him to the nearby clinic.
Bulbul, take some money.
Go.
Do you recognize yourself in the mirror?
Nope.
How long it will go on?
I don't know.
Till Aba gets well.
Give this to Ama.
Do you wanna talk with her?
Not yet.
What are you looking at?
Rickshaw girl.
I need to go now.
Your rickshaw looks good.
I know.
Stop, stop, pull aside.
Don't you know this is a VIP road?
How dare you come on this road?
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine.
Sorry.
- Go, go, go.
You are taking too much time.
Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.
- Let me punish you.
My sorry, my sorry, my sorry.
So you will remember.
Sorry.
Riding rickshaw on the VIP road.
Hey you, this way, this way.
Sister, he will not
steal again. Forgive him.
Once a thief always a thief.
How much to change the tubes?
Now go, I don't have time for this.
Anything cheaper?
No, Chinese 300, local 200.
If I pay you 300, what will I eat?
There's no bargaining here.
If you're hungry, come have food here.
Jamilla? Did you store the water?
There will be no running water tomorrow.
Okay, give me the local one.
Okay.
Hi Naim.
You didn't sleep?
You wanna take a drag?
No, I don't smoke.
Be a man.
You smoke like a girl.
Look at your hand, smooth like my girlfriend.
Leave me alone!
How much you earned today?
How much?
How do you earn so much money
with this soft body of yours?
Stop smoking so much ganja, maybe you'll earn too.
Hold on, oi!
Tomorrow I will take you to your hero's place.
Siam Ahmed, Siam Ahmed.
Does Siam live here?
Huh?
Siam Ahmed?
Yes, yes he does, just wait.
Hey you, come with me.
Me?
Yeah, we need an extra for today.
Aye, take my rickshaw.
No, no, this rickshaw is nicer.
Let's go, let's go.
Got it, I'm coming.
Hey, remember to give me my cut!
- Yes. Okay, okay.
Come, come, come.
You stay here, okay?
Yeah, it's okay.
Siam, come.
Siam, everything okay?
Show me, what you want to do?
See, don't look at the camera, please.
Okay, guys ready? On standby.
Riti, come with me.
Got it, excellent.
Well done, Siam.
Riti?
Yes, sir?
Turn off the camera.
Nice rickshaw.
I painted it.
Sorry?
I painted it.
Oh, really?
What's your name?
Naim.
Take it.
Good job, bro.
Keep it.
Hey, Toya. He painted this rickshaw.
Yeah.
It's so nice.
Beautiful.
Bulbul, I just met Siam Ahmed inside.
Really, look.
He gave me money.
Then give me my cut.
What cut?
I gave you chance to meet Siam Ahmed.
No you didn't, they chose me!
Huh?
Hey, wait, wait. Wait, give me my cut.
Give me.
Give, give, give, give me.
You ungrateful piece of shit, give me.
Bulbul!
Give me my cut!
It's my money!
Give me, give me my share!
Give me!
Bulbul it's my money!
Balbul!
Hey! Hey!
What are you doing?
Stop!
He stole my money!
What?
Is it true?
What? No.
This piece of shit is a liar.
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Leave him! Leave him!
Bulbul, give me my money back!
Why?
This bitch fooled all of us.
She's a girl.
Hey?
If you are not a girl, then take off your pants?
Go! Then go!
You are a boy?
Then let me touch.
Let me touch!
Where is the harm?
Don't touch me.
Where is the harm?
Something to hide, huh?
Something to hide!
Something to hide, you bitch!
If you come close to me, I'll chop your head off!
Stop! Stop!
I don't care who you are, I don't need any problem!
Just get out of my garage!
Drop the chopper!
Bulbul, give me my money back.
Bulbul, give the money back.
Give the money back now!
Shoo!
Hey, you?
How many times do I have to kick you out?
Not even crying allowed here.
Leave me alone.
What is it?
Are you sad?
The city looks so beautiful from up here.
And up close?
So ugly.
Not for those that found their purpose.
Then, even the ugly is beautiful,
isn't it?
Now go, before I call the manager.
Yes!
The garage is closed. No work now.
I think I've seen you somewhere.
Do you want something?
You told me to come here if I was hungry.
I'm hungry.
Will you go back to your home now?
Who painted these?
Huh?
Oh, rickshaw painting?
We had a few foreign buyers,
but the quality of rickshaw painting is so bad,
no one wants to pay for it.
What's your plan now?
Can I stay here tonight?
I'll leave early tomorrow.
Stay tonight only, huh?
Be what you are.
There is no pride in being a man.
Beautiful.
Did you paint this?
Yes.
Can you paint more like this?
What if I can?
You don't have to worry about
your father's treatment.
One week left.
We are warning neighbors of
the slum, leave your homes.
Please, leave your homes.
This is government land.
I have told you several times to leave.
This is not the
government's. This is ours.
A new commissioner has joined, Marium.
We won't leave. No one will go.
Everyone, do your regular work.
Who said this is government land?
We'll never leave this place.
What do you think, we are
not human? Are we animals?
So, you have all my orders?
Yes, it's all here.
You can check it, sir.
Thank you so much.
Here, I have your payment.
5K, right?
Yes, 5,000.
Here you go.
Naima?
Naima, come here.
This is your money.
Here, take it.
Sir?
Yes?
She's the painter.
She did all the paintings.
Oh, really?
You have done an amazing job, actually.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
So I can order more, right?
Of course you can order.
Yeah, I think they're gonna like it.
Of course.
Thank you.
Barek!
Wait, I'm coming!
Barek, how are you?
Where have you been?
I didn't find you anywhere.
I'm right here.
Listen, take this money, give this to Ama.
Tell her to take Aba to the hospital, okay?
Your father died.
And I don't have to ride rickshaws anymore.
Naima, your father died yesterday!
What?
Salim is no more.
Naima?
Naima?
She needs you.
Your mother needs you.
Let's go home, Naima.
Let's go home.
Naima! Naima! Naima! Naima!
Naima, what happened?
Why are you running like this?
Hey, Naima!
When my passengers see your painting,
they say, how beautiful.
I feel proud of that.
Don't give up painting.
Aba.
Salaam, peace.
- Excuse me is the artist around?
- Yeah, there she is.
Almost done.
Oi, that way.
Hurry up, you're not done already?
How long does it take?
Hurry up.
Okay.
The guests will be arriving before evening.
Did you call Auntie?
You should call.
Did you buy groceries or pocket the money?
Hey, watch your tongue.
What's going on?
I can't feed everyone on
this small amount of yogurt.
Where is the rest of the yogurt?
Go get it!
Why are you standing here for?
I won't pay a single taka if you don't finish it
by this evening.
Stupid people.
The yogurt is coming?
On the way.
Check it, Chairman is very angry.
Okay.
You have my phone number? Call me, okay?
What's this?
I will make it 50 taka, take it or leave it.
Chacha, you said you'd pay me 200.
You gave 200 to the other girl.
This is very unfair.
Are you arguing with me?
I will tell your father.
Go tell him, he'll be proud.
Oi, What's the problem?
Chairman, sir, Mamun is not giving me
he money I was promised.
You tell me, is this justice?
Mamun where did you get
this troublemaker from?
Clear up this matter.
Here's another 50, now go, before I hit you.
200 Taka, I'm not leaving.
Out!
No more arguments.
Now get out!
Hey girl, what are you
doing? Someone catch her!
You here again?
Go!
I'll take a pan.
I know you will.
How was the groom?
Like a monkey.
Ama, they were supposed to give me 200,
but they only gave me 100.
Be happy with it.
Look at your clothes.
Go to the pond, take a shower.
What happened to him?
Do you know him?
He's my father.
Aba?
Aba, what happened?
Aba, get up.
Yes.
Slowly, slowly.
Just watch.
- It's okay, just the sun.
Go home, I am coming.
- No, no, baba, you sit back, I'll take you home.
Aba, sit back.
Go slowly.
Aba, do you want to pull up the hood?
No need, Naima.
Sun is almost down.
Papa, today I painted a very big painting.
When my passengers see your painting,
they say, how beautiful.
I feel proud of that.
Don't give up painting.
Don't worry, Aba, I will never give up painting.
These pictures are very special for me.
It feels like it is a part of our family.
I told you not to go to work today,
Aba's been sick for a while.
When do you plan to take him to the hospital?
Should we just let him die then?
Barek!
Get up! Go get my breakfast!
Barek.
Barek.
Boo!
Get away from my face.
Hey, wait! I have to talk to you.
My uncle yelled at me again.
How do you live with that scoundrel uncle of yours?
Did you know he tried to cheat me out of my money?
Where else would I go?
I curse my parents for passing away
and leaving me in this hell.
What's this?
Uncle's breakfast.
Hey Naima, my uncle will kill me.
Give him this.
He doesn't have to eat parathas every day.
Naima, give me the breakfast!
Naima, I'm telling you!
Give me the breakfast!
Naima! Hey, Naima!
Naima, give it to me.
Give it to me!
Hey Barek, how do you call
the passengers to your bus?
Dhaka! Dhaka! Dhaka!
- Naima, stop! Naima, stop!
Naima, give it to me!
Naima, please, stop!
Naima, give it to me!
Give it to me!
Naima! Naima, please, stop!
Give the prescription to the compounder.
He will tell you where to buy it from.
How long must he take it?
Forever.
What happened to him?
Better?
How much money it will cost?
I'm not sure, but I think you
need a good amount of money.
Please, go out.
He will tell you where to go.
What took you so long?
Take your father home.
I am already late for work, go.
Let's go.
Let's go.
What was the doctor saying?
I don't know.
Aba, how far can you go with one pedal?
You see, you have to place your left leg on the pedal
and climb on the seat.
Then you have to pedal out, slowly to move forward.
Pedal up to four or five
times, then sit back to this.
Do you want your daughter to be a rickshaw puller?
Selim didn't go for work?
Get your father.
He's sleeping, he's not doing well.
Call him, and tell him that I have come.
Salim?
Salim?
Why is the rickshaw here?
Why aren't you out for work?
Have you earned enough yesterday?
Just leaving, Mamun.
Please, come in.
If you don't pay this month,
I'm taking the rickshaw away.
A few more days, please Mamun, I will pay you.
Are you made of excuses?
Can't you see he's not doing well?
Be aware of your daughter or I will slap her.
Hey, Naima, go inside.
Naima, come inside.
Come.
No, no hanky panky.
I want my money back within a week.
Do you get paid for all this?
Why would I?
Your uncle is an ass.
I know.
Sometimes I want to escape this place.
You're so lucky,
you get to go to Dhaka every single day.
Move.
Dhaka has everything.
Dhaka is the city of money.
Money is in the air.
Why don't you go then?
I thought of leaving this place.
This place holds me back.
I feel like I'll be all alone.
Take me along.
What?
It's very difficult to survive in Dhaka.
And Dhaka is not safe for girls.
Look, I think it's better if you don't go to Dhaka.
You know what?
It might be a very good choice for you,
if you find a job in the garment factory.
Doesn't Siam live in Dhaka?
All the actors and actresses,
they all live in Dhaka.
Hey?
Do you think Mamun will really take our rickshaw?
What do you think?
Sister, what are you doing here?
You look hungry, did you eat anything all day?
Are you upset, sister?
Sometimes I think there's no
place for me in this world.
Nonsense, you're my hero.
Then you need better heroes.
Apa, I will get a job in the garment factory.
Absolutely not.
You're supposed to be concentrating
on your studies right now.
Promise me.
Promise.
Remember the lotus robin,
and snaky roads you drew on my notebook?
My teacher saw it and appreciated it a lot.
He thought I drew it.
Later, I told him it was you.
School is just not for me.
You see that boat over there?
Yes.
You know, I drew that.
Father, how are you doing today?
Ama, I'm hungry.
The doctor said everything will be fine.
Ama you're home?
Did they let you go today?
Ama, did you buy the medicine?
Ama?
Madame accused me of stealing a mobile phone.
She did not pay me.
She said she will call the police.
Did she call you a thief?
Ama wait, let's go.
I'm gonna beat the shit out of that woman.
What do you think you are?
You cannot even pass fifth grade.
If you had the ability, then
go. Buy your father's medicine.
Your stupid painting cannot bring money for us.
Mamun bhai, please Mamun bhai,
give me to two days more.
I'll get you the money.
Hey, where are you taking my rickshaw?
Let go.
Mamun, bhai please,
give me two days more.
Shut up.
You'll be dead in two days.
Mamun, curses upon you.
You will rot in hell.
Wait, let it go.
Let go, my rickshaw.
Hey!
How can you do this?
Can't you see my father's sick?
Don't talk, it's my money.
Let's go.
Take it and sell it tomorrow.
Do we have any other choice?
Pabna! Sirajgonj! Dhaka!
Where are you going?
Dhaka.
What do you mean by Dhaka?
Naima, go home.
Go home.
Are you crazy?
What are you going to do in Dhaka?
I will work.
Who will give you work?
You.
I spoke to Mina Khala.
She will give you work.
Where?
Let's go, I will drop you there.
Okay.
Naima, come.
What's your name?
Naima.
Do you know how to cook?
Yes.
Okay.
You sit there.
I'll take you home after my
work, it's going to be late.
My trip will start now.
Mina Khala is a very nice person.
Anything you need, just give me a call, okay?
Okay.
You still have time.
If you want to go back home, I can take you.
No, I'll be fine.
Come.
Hello?
Yes, yes.
This girl is from my village.
You are at home, right?
Okay, okay.
I'm coming within an hour.
It's for two people.
Isn't it 16 taka for two?
No, aunty, the fare has gone up.
Come, come. Just give me a minute.
Open your sandal and come.
Come inside.
Sit here.
Your husband is home, right?
Yeah, he's home.
What's your name?
She's Naima.
Nice name.
Did you go to school?
Up to class five.
So, she's gonna stay here,
and you will cook and clean.
Are you hungry?
There's food in the fridge.
That's your room.
Get some rest, I will show
you everything in the morning.
Tell me one thing.
What does Aisha know about stock market?
Shut up, Asif.
My god, we'll be late again.
We're going to Aisha's party tonight, right?
We are, but we have a new maid.
I don't think we can be so late tonight.
So what?
Just lock her up, she'll be fine.
Naima, clean it up.
Yes.
Honey, I'm leaving.
So, I'll pick you up at 7:30?
Yeah.
Okay, take care.
Bye.
See you soon.
See you.
Naima, we'll be late tonight,
but if you face any problem,
you can call the manager.
I'm having trouble
connecting to the internet.
Take a look at the help section.
I'm having trouble connecting to the internet.
Take a look at the help section.
That's why I don't like it.
She doesn't have any sense of time or anything.
I told you to leave it-
Stop blaming me.
Why you are lying on the floor?
But you never listen.
Go, lock the door.
Oh, man.
Naima!
Naima, where are you?
Wait!
Don't stop, just run!
Why are we running?
Because you don't want to get
caught by the cops, do you?
Now what?
You guys wait here, I'll get the money.
Excuse me.
The police started to
charge the protesters today.
Where were you?
We came out first.
We were four today.
Who is the new girl?
She is Rani. Very brave
and she can throw rocks.
OK, take money, and get your food for four.
Come day after tomorrow for another protest.
How many on your team?
Four.
Stop lying.
Take this.
This is yours.
Why?
This is your payment.
Why did they pay us?
If you walk in demonstration
they give you 100 taka,
and if you get involved in a fight,
they pay you 200 taka.
But what are we protesting?
Who cares?
Where are you going?
- I don't know.
Where are you guys going?
Our home.
Is this your home?
This is all of our many homes.
And this is my dining room.
This is my bathroom.
Hey, you don't wanna eat?
- This is what you guys do every day?
No, we have different jobs every day.
And what if you don't have any job?
Then we make our own.
Hey! Hey, you kids again.
Oh, he's here again.
How dare you!
Haven't I told you not to come here?
You old bag. Didn't you die yet?
Let's go.
If I see you next time, I'll beat you, I swear.
This city's full of rotten kids.
Do you see how nicely lit up the streets are?
We'll light it up like this at your wedding.
Is this where you guys sleep?
Every corner of Dhaka city is our bedroom.
Get out.
You come to work drunk, you think it's a bar?
No, it's my garage.
Get out, don't come back.
Get out!
This city full of hungry men,
and I can't find a decent puller.
Hey, boy, get some water for the bathroom.
Chacha, how much is this rickshaw?
Why, want to buy it?
No, I want to ride it.
Is this a joke?
I know how to pull a rickshaw.
Keep the tools tidy.
Hey! Leave now for work.
Where are you from?
I'm from Paksey.
My father is a rickshaw puller there.
Have you got any oil?
Yes.
Try to use a little while cooking.
You don't believe me?
Look, look.
Hey, hey, get off, get off, get off now!
And get out.
Chacha, my father is very sick.
If I can ride the rickshaw,
I can send him some money for his treatment.
Go get some other job.
But I'm the daughter of a rickshaw puller.
That's not good enough for pulling rickshaw.
Then what do you need to be a rickshaw puller?
You need to be a man first.
Need help?
What do you do?
Nothing.
Looking for any work.
Nah, I can't find anything.
Huh?
Can't find anything.
Come with me, let's find you something.
What's your name again?
Naim.
He's from our village.
Do you have any experience in rickshaw pulling?
Yes.
Look, I'm taking him with your reference.
Can he pay the daily rent?
He's young and brave.
Hey, you can do it, right?
Let's see.
Then give him Kamal's rickshaw.
Can I take it out now?
Huh?
Can I take it out now?
Yes, you can.
Oh no, it's quite possible.
I need it done by tomorrow.
Hey, will you go to Azimpur?
If you lead the way, I can take you.
What's this?
You don't even know the streets here,
and you're riding rickshaw here.
Hey, you wanna go?
Hello?
Yeah.
Yeah, I'm looking into the matter.
I'll see what I can do.
Whose rickshaw is this?
Huh?
You, do you know Doel Chattar?
Huh.
Come on, hurry up, let's go.
Yes.
Tikatuli?
Here.
I'm impressed, you are doing well.
I told you, he will be good.
Hey, where are you going?
Why do you leave?
I don't have a place to stay.
You can stay here with them.
Did you eat anything?
Give him some food.
What happened?
Hit by bus by.
What happened?
Hit by bus.
At the intersection of Shapla Chattar.
Hey Balbul, take him to the nearby clinic.
Bulbul, take some money.
Go.
Do you recognize yourself in the mirror?
Nope.
How long it will go on?
I don't know.
Till Aba gets well.
Give this to Ama.
Do you wanna talk with her?
Not yet.
What are you looking at?
Rickshaw girl.
I need to go now.
Your rickshaw looks good.
I know.
Stop, stop, pull aside.
Don't you know this is a VIP road?
How dare you come on this road?
Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine, fine.
Sorry.
- Go, go, go.
You are taking too much time.
Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.
- Let me punish you.
My sorry, my sorry, my sorry.
So you will remember.
Sorry.
Riding rickshaw on the VIP road.
Hey you, this way, this way.
Sister, he will not
steal again. Forgive him.
Once a thief always a thief.
How much to change the tubes?
Now go, I don't have time for this.
Anything cheaper?
No, Chinese 300, local 200.
If I pay you 300, what will I eat?
There's no bargaining here.
If you're hungry, come have food here.
Jamilla? Did you store the water?
There will be no running water tomorrow.
Okay, give me the local one.
Okay.
Hi Naim.
You didn't sleep?
You wanna take a drag?
No, I don't smoke.
Be a man.
You smoke like a girl.
Look at your hand, smooth like my girlfriend.
Leave me alone!
How much you earned today?
How much?
How do you earn so much money
with this soft body of yours?
Stop smoking so much ganja, maybe you'll earn too.
Hold on, oi!
Tomorrow I will take you to your hero's place.
Siam Ahmed, Siam Ahmed.
Does Siam live here?
Huh?
Siam Ahmed?
Yes, yes he does, just wait.
Hey you, come with me.
Me?
Yeah, we need an extra for today.
Aye, take my rickshaw.
No, no, this rickshaw is nicer.
Let's go, let's go.
Got it, I'm coming.
Hey, remember to give me my cut!
- Yes. Okay, okay.
Come, come, come.
You stay here, okay?
Yeah, it's okay.
Siam, come.
Siam, everything okay?
Show me, what you want to do?
See, don't look at the camera, please.
Okay, guys ready? On standby.
Riti, come with me.
Got it, excellent.
Well done, Siam.
Riti?
Yes, sir?
Turn off the camera.
Nice rickshaw.
I painted it.
Sorry?
I painted it.
Oh, really?
What's your name?
Naim.
Take it.
Good job, bro.
Keep it.
Hey, Toya. He painted this rickshaw.
Yeah.
It's so nice.
Beautiful.
Bulbul, I just met Siam Ahmed inside.
Really, look.
He gave me money.
Then give me my cut.
What cut?
I gave you chance to meet Siam Ahmed.
No you didn't, they chose me!
Huh?
Hey, wait, wait. Wait, give me my cut.
Give me.
Give, give, give, give me.
You ungrateful piece of shit, give me.
Bulbul!
Give me my cut!
It's my money!
Give me, give me my share!
Give me!
Bulbul it's my money!
Balbul!
Hey! Hey!
What are you doing?
Stop!
He stole my money!
What?
Is it true?
What? No.
This piece of shit is a liar.
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Leave him! Leave him!
Bulbul, give me my money back!
Why?
This bitch fooled all of us.
She's a girl.
Hey?
If you are not a girl, then take off your pants?
Go! Then go!
You are a boy?
Then let me touch.
Let me touch!
Where is the harm?
Don't touch me.
Where is the harm?
Something to hide, huh?
Something to hide!
Something to hide, you bitch!
If you come close to me, I'll chop your head off!
Stop! Stop!
I don't care who you are, I don't need any problem!
Just get out of my garage!
Drop the chopper!
Bulbul, give me my money back.
Bulbul, give the money back.
Give the money back now!
Shoo!
Hey, you?
How many times do I have to kick you out?
Not even crying allowed here.
Leave me alone.
What is it?
Are you sad?
The city looks so beautiful from up here.
And up close?
So ugly.
Not for those that found their purpose.
Then, even the ugly is beautiful,
isn't it?
Now go, before I call the manager.
Yes!
The garage is closed. No work now.
I think I've seen you somewhere.
Do you want something?
You told me to come here if I was hungry.
I'm hungry.
Will you go back to your home now?
Who painted these?
Huh?
Oh, rickshaw painting?
We had a few foreign buyers,
but the quality of rickshaw painting is so bad,
no one wants to pay for it.
What's your plan now?
Can I stay here tonight?
I'll leave early tomorrow.
Stay tonight only, huh?
Be what you are.
There is no pride in being a man.
Beautiful.
Did you paint this?
Yes.
Can you paint more like this?
What if I can?
You don't have to worry about
your father's treatment.
One week left.
We are warning neighbors of
the slum, leave your homes.
Please, leave your homes.
This is government land.
I have told you several times to leave.
This is not the
government's. This is ours.
A new commissioner has joined, Marium.
We won't leave. No one will go.
Everyone, do your regular work.
Who said this is government land?
We'll never leave this place.
What do you think, we are
not human? Are we animals?
So, you have all my orders?
Yes, it's all here.
You can check it, sir.
Thank you so much.
Here, I have your payment.
5K, right?
Yes, 5,000.
Here you go.
Naima?
Naima, come here.
This is your money.
Here, take it.
Sir?
Yes?
She's the painter.
She did all the paintings.
Oh, really?
You have done an amazing job, actually.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
So I can order more, right?
Of course you can order.
Yeah, I think they're gonna like it.
Of course.
Thank you.
Barek!
Wait, I'm coming!
Barek, how are you?
Where have you been?
I didn't find you anywhere.
I'm right here.
Listen, take this money, give this to Ama.
Tell her to take Aba to the hospital, okay?
Your father died.
And I don't have to ride rickshaws anymore.
Naima, your father died yesterday!
What?
Salim is no more.
Naima?
Naima?
She needs you.
Your mother needs you.
Let's go home, Naima.
Let's go home.
Naima! Naima! Naima! Naima!
Naima, what happened?
Why are you running like this?
Hey, Naima!
When my passengers see your painting,
they say, how beautiful.
I feel proud of that.
Don't give up painting.
Aba.
Salaam, peace.
- Excuse me is the artist around?
- Yeah, there she is.