Induk Gajah (2023) s01e02 Episode Script

Relax.
I don't really want to be set up with you.
Why did you ask for time
to get to know each other then?
It's in our best interest.
What do you mean?
You don't really want to be set up, do you?
Me too.
I'm tired of being set up
with shady people.
Sorry
what I mean is people I don’t know.
Like you and me.
We don't know each other.
But we're being matched for marriage.
That's weird.
So, let's just say yes for now
to shut them up.
Our life will be in peace for three months.
I'd love that, Ra.
But what's going to happen after three months?
Well, we will just say that we're not suited
for each other.
It's not that easy, Ra.
My mom will ask me what the issue is.
I'm just going to say you're selfish.
Wait, why would you say that?
No way, don't say it's my fault.
My mom will kill me. No way.
Okay, then. You can say I'm selfish,
or that I'm feisty, or whatever.
We can't do that, Ra.
If I say that, my mom will force me.
"You have to accept her the way she is."
You saw how eager she was.
So, what will make our parents backout?
If you choose another guy.
This is the first time I have seen Ira enthusiastic
while talking to a guy.
I hope they're a match.
We need to do everything
to bring them closer together.
You don't need to force them.
Ira has asked for some time
for them to get to know each other.
Let them do that.
But we can't do nothing.
We need to be active.
We need to use a strategy.
Hey, what strategy?
Ra!
I have good news.
What news?
Starting tomorrow, you don't need
to go by motorbike taxi to work.
Marcel will pick you up and drop you home.
What?
That's right.
What for?
We can meet on weekends.
Don't.
It'll be good if you meet often.
So you can talk heart-to-heart.
Relax, it's free.
There. I've sent you Marcel's number.
Save it.
This is Marto’s number,
the guy for refilling water gallons.
What?
They have similar names.
There. I sent it to you.
There.
Hey, one more thing.
Go on a diet tomorrow, okay?
What diet? I don't need to.
You have to.
Or else Marcel will turn his back on you.
Look at your body.
You look like an elephant.
I'm fat because of you.
Because of me?
Of course.
Being fat is hereditary.
If I'm an elephant,
you're the mother elephant, then.
Just look at your own body.
It's reasonable for me to be fat, Ira.
I have given birth.
I'm old.
Just so you know
when I was your age
I was skinny
my body was as thin as plywood.
Where's the proof?
I have never seen any photo
of your young skinny body.
There were many!
But, I don't know
I think the termites ate them.
That's bizarre.
They only ate your photos of when you were thin?
That's the thing.
The termites love them
because they think it's plywood.
Don't mind that.
Just focus on your body!
What kind of girl has a body like an elephant?
Mother
Mother Elephant
Hello?
Hello, Cel?
Cel
Sorry that you have to pick up and drop me home.
If you'd like to refuse, just say so.
It's okay.
Relax.
If I refuse
my mom will be mad at me.
I better agree.
Seriously? You're fine with it?
It's fine. Chill.
I'm going to pick you up tomorrow, okay?
Oh, dear. I really feel bad, because
Hold on.
Are you being chased by a dog or something?
Sorry.
I'm running on the treadmill.
I thought you were being chased by a dog.
How can I answer the phone
while being chased by a dog?
By the way
what time should I pick you up?
Seven o'clock, if you can.
Okay, tomorrow at seven, okay?
Okay. Cel, once again, I'm sorry.
This is the Mother Elephant's request.
Who's Mother Elephant?
No It's
My mom.
Sorry
Okay. All good.
Okay.
Veggies!
Mom!
You're so noisy in the morning!
Weigh yourself.
74 kg.
Do you have to write it down?
If I don't, you won't notice the change.
Now
drink this.
What's this? So murky.
It's bitter gourd juice.
They said it will help
to lower your weight.
Says who?
Marlina, my friend, said it.
Is she a doctor?
A loan shark.
Just drink it.
No way! It's bitter.
The bitterness will melt away your fat.
Just try it.
It's my concoction.
What did you mix the bitter gourd with?
Only bitter gourd.
Not with siomay, of course.
You said it's a concoction.
Why is there nothing else in it, then?
Well, I mixed it with water.
Drink it.
Or else it will turn bad.
Is it juice or poison, then?
You ask too many questions.
Drink it, quick.
Drink it.
Oh, dear.
Swallow it. It tastes good.
There. See?
Tastes good, doesn't it?
Oh, dear.
How is Marcel doing
in handling the branch office?
Well
I think he's doing fine.
You should supervise him.
If I dictate his work too much
he won't learn anything.
If there's any problem, the guys
from the office will report it to me anyway.
So, don't you worry.
Morning.
Morning, Cel.
What is this?
You're going to meet your future wife
why are you dressed like that?
We're only going to be in the car.
That's the thing.
You need to steal her attention
during the ride.
Take your dad as your example.
When he first picked me up
he looked dapper.
He wore batik.
Am I right?
We were going to a wedding party.
It's all the same.
The main thing is you
looked dapper wearing batik.
Okay, then. Cel
wear batik, okay?
He shouldn't wear batik.
Are you going to a wedding party?
You said it's all the same.
My head hurts.
Okay, okay.
I'm going to wear a shirt.
But can I eat first?
What time do you want me to pick you up?
I can't say for sure.
Or I can go home by myself, it's fine.
Don't.
I will be scolded by my mom.
Okay?
Okay.
Why are you smiling?
It's nothing. I have a match
on my dating app.
I hope you two are really a match.
- Hello?
- Hi, Ra. Am I disturbing you?
No.
I'm on my way to work.
Sorry, I thought you were still at home.
But you're not driving, are you?
No. I'm
in a taxi.
Okay, then.
Safe ride!
We'll talk again during lunchtime.
Bye!
So, I'm a taxi driver?
Sorry for saying that.
I didn't know what else to say.
It's fine.
Ra
if you're going to meet him
try to do it at a place with many people.
Ask a friend to join you, if you can.
Why?
Well
you know him from an app.
We don't know how he really is.
Just to be on the safe side.
Here is the guy.
What do you think?
He looks cool.
He's a year older than me.
He's fun, and he loves to chat.
Ask him to go out, quick.
No.
She should push and pull first.
Make the guy curious
so he can't wait to meet Ira.
Ira shouldn't ask him out.
What's wrong with that?
She will look like a cat desperate to mate.
Do I have to teach you that?
Not only cats, Ira is desperate to mate, too.
Am I right?
Who's desperate to mate?
- Cats.
- Cats!
That's right. My cat and Igun's cat.
We're going to mate them.
But we still haven't done that.
Because we're waiting for a good day.
Yeah, we're looking for a good day.
Why do you have to wait for a good day?
Because Because
beause our cats are Javanese.
They really hold on to tradition.
My cat was born on a "Pahing" Thursday.
And hers was born on a "Legi" Friday.
- Right.
- Right? That's right.
So they will not quarrel with each other.
We never know with cats.
"Meow, meow, meow."
And suddenly they get a divorce.
We never know.
What about you?
Do you have any cats?
I have a slow loris.
A bit lower, To.
This low?
The board, To.
Here?
A bit to the left.
Here?
That is the right, Yanto!
Can you do this or not?
My neck's stiff from looking up!
Am I wrong?
This is what you mean, right?
That is right
I said left.
He is stupid!
He doesn't know
the difference between left and right.
When you think of left, just remember
what you use to clean your butt.
I use a water dipper.
Whatever!
With water.
Hello?
Hi. Am I disturbing you?
No, Dik. What's up?
I just want to ask
would you like us to meet?
Okay.
When?
What about tomorrow?
It's a holiday.
Okay.
Oh, I covered a cool cafe the other day.
Would you like to go there?
Okay.
Just share the location.
I'll let you know.
Okay. Bye.
Yes! A date!
A date!
I'm going on a date!
- It's okay. Go on.
- Sorry.
- Sorry.
- It's okay. Go on.
Let me add drumbeats to it. How about that?
No. Sorry.
It's fine. Relax.
Hey. Are you leaving work soon?
I am.
Let me take you home.
You don't need to. I can go home by myself.
Don't be disinclined.
We're heading in the
same direction. Come on.
Don't you live in Serpong?
Here's the thing
As long as my car moves forward
be it to Rangkasbitung
or to Thailand
until Vietnam
it's heading in the same direction.
Come on.
Come on.
But I already have a plan with Igun.
Here he comes.
That's right. We're
going to be late.
Let's go now. Excuse me.
- Okay.
- Let's go, Gun. Or else we'll be late.
Hey! Where to? I'm thirsty.
Let's go!
Let me drink first, Ira!
Or else I'll have a kidney problem.
We'll be late! Excuse us.
Okay. Take care.
What a great dance it was.
She's pretty and great at dancing.
How was it?
It's a bit hard for me.
Great!
Great. Coffee
Ra, your coffee!
What are you doing?
There’s a rat.
I was going to hit it, but it ran somewhere.
Is it big?
Not really.
I thought it was a cat.
That's big, then!
As big as a cat?
Hey, why are you up there?
You can break the chair. Get down!
I'm scared the rat will pass by.
It's not here anymore. It has escaped.
I can't hear its sound anymore.
Really?
Really.
It's out now.
Get down.
Why did you get on a chair?
You'll break it.
Hey, Ra.
Tomorrow's a holiday.
You're going out with Marcel, then.
I have a place to cover tomorrow.
But I'll be done before night.
Your office is no fun.
But Marcel will take you, won't he?
Hey, how is Marcel doing?
Has he discussed
the name of your future child?
Be patient, Mom. It's only been a few days.
But have you two held hands?
Why would we do that? We're in a car.
Be patient, Mom.
We're in the getting-to-know phase.
I want to know what he is like.
I'm certain
he's a very nice guy.
How do you know?
I check his Facebook regularly.
He often posts Bible verses.
Gun, is there any chili seed
between my teeth?
Oh, dear. A lot.
If I were you,
I'll collect them and sell them.
I'm serious!
You're so tense,
as if you're going to have a circumcision.
He's right. Calm down, Ra.
Just relax.
Hey, what if he doesn't like me?
It's impossible.
You two matched yesterday
and he already asked you to meet today.
It's clear that he likes you
and desperately wants to meet you.
Hey. He's in the parking lot.
He says he's here. What should I do?
What should you
do? Just go and sit.
Igun and I will be
watching you from here.
You can do it.
Let's sit together.
Together?
Are you going to do a game show?
Come on, honey. Go on.
Okay, then.
She can't stop moaning.
Hey.
Are you Ira?
I am.
Are you Andika?
I am.
Have a seat, please.
Where did you park?
At
the parking lot.
Yeah.
That's good.
At the parking lot, it will be
safe.
Excuse me.
Here.
Are you going to order now?
- Yeah.
- Okay.
- I'll have one ordinary fried rice
- Okay.
chicken skin, and an iced latte.
Okay.
What are you going to have?
I I'll just have
a cup of black coffee.
Okay.
With sugar. Lots of sugar.
Because it's bitter right now.
That's all?
You said you wanted to eat lunch.
I've eaten at home just now.
Just
A neighbor just died.
All of a sudden.
I went to their house
and ate the food they gave me.
That's why I'm wearing a yellow shirt.
Yellow flag and black t-shirt
are symbols of grief.
Cancel my food order, then.
I don't want to eat on my own.
It's fine. If you want to eat,
Go ahead.
So, how's it going to be?
Do you want to cancel your food order?
Just cancel them.
Okay.
Thanks. Sorry.
- Okay. So, just the drink?
- Yeah.
Let me take the menu.
Why are they frowning?
I don't know.
Maybe they're having GERD.
What are you talking about?
You talk nonsense.
They look so lifeless.
Excuse me.
I need to make a phone call. Just a minute.
Are you still hanging out with the guys?
I am. Why?
I'm coming to you, okay?
Didn't you say you're meeting a girl?
It's being called off?
I've met her.
But it's a mess,
she's so different from her photo.
She's fat in real life.
And she's shabby
wearing a red blouse
just like a watery rose apple.
I can't stand it.
Don't go anywhere
stay there, I'm coming to you, okay?
What's wrong?
Here's the thing. I
I think I need to go.
Because my boss contacted me
and asked me to
send a work file.
He said he needs it now.
But it's a holiday today.
Is your boss still working?
Of course. He's still working.
He's a workaholic.
When he got married
after the reception
he gathered all his staff to
do a video call meeting.
I see.
Is it okay with you?
Well, it's okay.
Finally. Bye.
Hello?
Ra, did he really go
to hang out with his friends?
Hang out?
Well
We overheard his conversation
with his friend.
He said he's disappointed because
you look different from your photo.
I told you.
Don't edit the photo.
Sorry, Ra.
We just wanted your photo to look better.
The problem is the edited
is very different from my real appearance.
It’s no wonder he was surprised when he saw me.
It's your fault.
Forget about it.
You just met with one person.
I don't know.
I still doubt
if we can meet someone
sincere through dating apps.
We can.
How do you know? Have you met one?
I have.
Really?
And how did it go?
It went like any other relationship.
A dating app is just a tool
to make it easier for us to meet people.
The rest is the same.
And you're still using dating apps?
Is this car crazy?
Open.
Who is this girl?
I can explain.
But please, can you get in first?
It still doesn't make sense to me.
Which part doesn't make sense?
If this is all just pretend
why did you have to keep it from me?
I'm not keeping it a secret.
I told you from the start
that I'm being forced to marry someone else.
And I called you from her bathroom, honey.
I know. But you said you refused.
Why are you two going out together now?
Honey, how many times do I have to tell you
that this is all just pretend?
Be it pretend or a soap opera, I don't care.
The point is
you did not tell me.
Why is it so hard to tell me from the start?
Because I was waiting for you
to come back from Surabaya.
Why did you have to wait for me
to come back from Surabaya?
Because I knew
you were focused on your work there.
If I had explained it by phone
it would be hard for you to believe me.
And you would have wild thoughts.
Your work would be a mess.
Sorry.
May I know your name, Madame?
Anita.
I was waiting for your name to be mentioned.
But Marcel kept on
calling you "honey" instead.
Madame Anita, I'm sorry.
It's my fault that you two are in a fight.
I don't have any intention
of having an affair with your boyfriend.
What he said is true.
Anyway, if you think about it
there's no way
Marcel would want to be with me.
You're much more beautiful than me.
Just call me Anita, without "Madame".
I'm not that old.
Oh, yeah. Okay, Nit.
But I don't get it, Cel.
If you already have a girlfriend
why is your mother
still setting you up with women?
Don't make any decision in a hurry, Cel.
It's better if you get to know
Bataknese girls first.
Who knows you'll find
a more suitable partner than Anita.
Dad
I've been with Anita for a long time.
It's only fair for her to ask about marriage.
I can't just break up with her.
It's your fault.
You should not have dated her from the start.
You know she has no Bataknese clan.
A clan is only a tradition.
We can't keep it up forever.
A tradition is not something trivial.
There are customary values in it
that we need to keep.
As a Bataknese guy
you're the clan successor.
Don't trivialize it.
I'm not trivializing it.
I only feel
Now, you choose.
You change your girlfriend
or you change your parents.
You make me dizzy.
It's a catch-22 situation.
To marry, I have to choose
between my family and my partner.
And what's your plan?
I'm following what my mom wants for now
while secretly opening this cafe.
It's for me to have some money
to be independent.
And when you're already independent
are you going to leave your home?
Of course he is.
What else can he do?
They're the ones who are asking Marcel to choose.
But stop being angry at me now, please.
We haven't met for a week
do you still want us to fight?
I'm sorry, okay, honey?
Are you hungry, Ra?
I am.
I didn't get to eat because Andika left me.
Why didn't you say so?
I was waiting for you two
to stop staring at each other.
I was afraid I would be bothering you.
Do you want to eat here?
We have fried rice
noodle soup.
I'll have fried rice.
Wait here, okay?
Wait, Cel.
Can I have both?
You can. Both?
Yes.
Listen, Ra.
You and me, we're both women.
So I hope you can respect
what Marcel and I have been fighting for.
Yes, Nit.
You can relax.
You have my word.
They also have fried bananas here.
To be continued