Project: High Council (2023) s01e03 Episode Script

Naim, what are you doing?
-I'm decorating the flowers.
What about you, Fakhri?
-I'm doing this.
He's doing it rough,
like his face too.
Hold on.
Okay.
Everyone, get in.
One, two, three!
Papa!
Papa!
Papa!
-Fakhri.
I love you, Fakhri.
I love you so much.
I love you Fakhri.
Papa!
Hey!
Wake up. What's the matter?
Are you homesick?
Kahar really beat you up.
It's been a month and you
can still see the bruises.
Hey, it tickles.
Hurry up! The warden.
will be here in 2 minutes.
What?
I'm dead.
This is Tuah.
This is Lekiu,
this is Lekir.
Every house has a nominee.
Only Kasturi has none. People think
this batch of Kasturi is like
this cucumber.
Lame and weak.
Only you can change everything.
Why is there no Jebat?
-Because we have Kasturi.
What?
How can you join this school
when you are so stupid?
You only know the mainstream
history. Try read more into it.
The story goes like this.
There are two opinions on
who was the one
committing treason.
In the Malay history,
it was Hang Kasturi.
In the story of Hang Tuah,
it was Hang Jebat.
For your information, Hang Tuah's
story was released a century
after the Malay history.
Many historians suspected
that Jebat and Kasturi
is actually the same person.
So, Kasturi's name was changed
to Jebat after he rebelled.
If you want to
join the election,
you need to be blessed by the
High Council from your house. Who?
It's Kahar. Do you think
Kahar is willing to bless you?
Unlike Naim. Even his
fight with Fahmi was staged.
He has already
been blessed by Kahar.
Then, what should I do?
You must force him to bless you.
You must defeat him, and your name
will be in the tournament list.
So I should fight against Naim?
-Isn't it better?
You don't want to be
fighting with Prakash.
Prakash?
Blood is thicker than water.
I trust you all have
heard of this proverb before.
But what if I tell you that this
quote, is actually a misquote.
The full idiom actually says,
Blood of the covenant
is thicker than
the water of the womb.
Which means, the relationship
that you choose to pursue
is stronger than the familial
ties that you already have.
Which is the direct opposite of
what the shorter,
more popular quote
actually means.
So, I would like to ask you.
Which of this, rings truer to you?
I have my own preference, of
course. But I'd like to know
what you think.
Anyone?
I prefer, blood
is thicker than water.
Because I believe any differences
that we have as a family,
in the end,
we're still a family.
Okay, Naim.
Thank you.
Anyone else?
Prakash!
What about you?
Come on, Prakash.
I rarely hear you speak.
Try for this.
I'd rather not, teacher. Sorry.
Come on, Prakash.
You must have an opinion.
Do share with us.
Prakash.
Neither, teacher.
I believe in neither.
There is no covenant.
There is no family.
You only have you.
I kind of like Prakash.
You like him?
We'll see if you still like
him after he beat you up.
What's that?
They have set the time.
-For the election?
Yes.
Green and green.
Prakash and Zahrin, High Council
Lekir. For the blessing ritual.
Are you only eating that?
Eat more. You're going to
need more protein to fight me.
What's the matter?
Is it not raw enough for you?
Do you need more blood?
Hey, guys.
Stop it.
That's enough.
What's wrong?
He's weak.
Zahrin.
This isn't funny.
Hey, relax.
You were right, Hakeem.
Naim has a soft heart.
Who are you saying soft?
You are kind of cool.
The way you defended that boy.
Have you always
been checking on me?
133, 134, 135.
Hey, that's enough!
Are you going to push
him until he's injured?
If he's injured, Prakash
can easily defeat him.
Do you want someone
like Prakash to win?
Do you want him to be
the leader of High Council?
I want you to remember one thing.
This school belongs to our people.
It's ours!
Do you understand that?
Why didn't you do anything?
Why can't you protect him?
If no one stepped out,
who will decide the winner?
Kahar.
-Even if he's fighting too?
Yes. That's why I
need you to defeat him.
Make him unconscious.
A clear and undisputed victory.
Damn.
If Prakash wants to win, he
needs to do the same thing too.
High Council blessing ritual
Lekir house.
Three, two, one!
Zahrin.
Wake up, you idiot.
Zahrin!
Hey, Zahrin!
Zahrin!
Wake up, you silly!
Hey, Zahrin!
Zahrin!
Hey, Zahrin!
High Council nominee
Lekir
is blessed.
I'm going to die.
I'm really going to die.
If I have to go against
Prakash I will surely die.
What do you mean?
I thought you liked him.
Attention to Nor
Fakhri bin Firdaus Ismet.
Please come to Kudrat Square as
your mother is waiting for you.
Hold on. Isn't your mother..
Oh no!
Have you been well, Fakhri?
Where do you guys live now?
I understand,
if you prefer staying with dad.
It took time, but
I have accepted it.
But that doesn't mean that
you can't come and see me.
We still have
a relationship, right?
Give me a chance.
Okay?
Okay?
I heard the announcement just now.
Your mum
came to see Fakhri?
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
Okay?
-I'm okay.
So, your mum wants you to come
to her place this school break?
Naim's house.
This is such a drama material.
Does your father
know about this?
I thought you were going to
your dad's house this break.
Aren't you going back to Sarawak?
Dude, the flight
ticket is expensive.
Besides, when will I get
to feel like I own the school?
It's when you guys
are out of here.
Fakhri.
Hey!
What's the matter?
Are you okay?
Look, I'm not trying
to pry. I'm just curious.
What actually
happened to your family?
Dad, it hurts!
See, this is what happens
if you're being naughty.
Stop it. It hurts.
-Serves you right.
Why did you even
get in a fight?
Dad, they were
calling you a sissy.
Fakhri!
Stay still.
Stay still, Fakhri.
-No, dad. It hurts.
Dad, I don't want it.
Just stay still.
Idah.
Mum!
Look at his hair.
It's covered with gum.
Oh my god.
It has harden.
I was going to cut it.
-You don't need to cut it.
Just put olive oil over it.
Oh, dear!
Naim, didn't you take
care of your brother?
If we leave it to your
dad, you will be bald soon.
You get a drumstick.
Thank you, dad.
It smells good.
Idah.
I was going to let it sit
in the water. Just leave it.
Let me wash it.
You always leave
your work unfinished.
But this is the rice cooker,
we need to let it sit with water.
Let me do it.
-Just don't!
It's always like this.
I always have to do everything.
Don't yell. Our
children can hear us.
We can talk in the room later.
-I'm so sick of this.
I have to get to work early in the
morning and come home very late.
When I get home,
the house is a mess.
Our kids are neglected.
What have you been doing at home?
I didn't ask this to happen.
-I am carrying your responsibility.
I work day and night.
You are the husband.
When are you going to work?
-I'm searching for it everyday.
But I haven't got any offer.
-It's been a year!
It's always the same excuse.
They'll be fine.
Idah, please don't
yell like this.
Idah, it's not like I am
relaxing at home all day.
I swear, I go out and look
for a job vacancy every day.
Maybe it's not my luck yet.
Can you please be a
little more patient?
I can't take it anymore.
I can't take it anymore.
Idah?
Idah?
Idah?
Idah!
Where did she go?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
It hurts!
Fakhri!
Peace be upon you.
-Peace be upon you too.
Firdaus.
Here you go.
Oh, thank you.
-Okay.
Idah left the house.
She left the children.
You didn't say it
properly during the trial.
I'm sorry, Firdaus.
Praise to God.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for trusting me.
Everything is settled now.
Naim.
Naim and Fakhri.
I will no longer be with you.
Naim, you have to
take care of your mother
and your brother.
Don't fight with each other.
Naim, don't cry.
You're a boy.
Men can't cry, Naim.
Then
why did you cry too?
That's why your mother left me.
It's okay. Just promise that you
won't be like me when you're older.
Okay?
Don't be sad.
We can meet on Saturdays.
But I want to see you everyday.
Fakhri.
Here, take this photo.
If you miss me, just
look at this photo. Okay?
Fakhri and Naim, let's go.
Fakhri.
Let's go.
It's okay, Fakhri.
I'm here with you.
Whatever happens
I will always be with you.
Promise?
I promise.
Come in.
Fakhri.
Come here.
Come here, honey.
Your house is huge, uncle.
Uncle? Just call me dad.
Fakhri.
Go to sleep.
Naim, I miss dad.
We'll see him on Saturday.
-No!
I want to see him now.
Let's get out from here.
Let's go back to dad's house.
Fakhri.
-I don't like this place.
Naim, let's just go.
When mum left us,
we never got upset.
She should be okay
if we leave her too.
We can't do that.
-Why?
We are dad's son.
We have to keep our promise.
That's enough.
Just go to sleep.
It's okay.
I'll be right here.
Naim, here's your drink.
Fakhri, why aren't you eating?
I'm not hungry.
Are you sure you're not hungry?
Yesterday you didn't eat
much too. Please eat more.
I prepared your favourite dish.
Or do you want me to feed you?
Let me feed you, okay?
It's been a while since
I get to pamper you.
Come here.
Let's eat, honey.
Come and eat this, my baby.
Isn't it delicious?
Why are you laughing?
Okay, let me feed you too.
Come here.
Peace be upon you, Idah.
-Peace be upon you too.
Naim, eat up.
Fakhri, eat some more.
Yes, honey. I'm coming.
Eat up.
Okay.
It's nice, right?
Where is the picture?
Why is it not here?
It's not here too.
Fakhri, what's the matter?
No, I am looking for
the picture. Where is it?
I put it right here.
Calm down.
Let's find it together.
I put it right here.
Who took it?
Did you take it?
-Fakhri!
Let's get out of here.
Let's go back to dad's house.
But dad wants us to stay here.
-No, mum took us away from dad.
Enough, Fakhri.
I'm tired!
I'll just go by myself.
-Fakhri!
We have to stay here for mum.
Boys don't run away.
Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Hey, Fakhri!
Fakhri!
Fakhri!
-Mum doesn't love us like dad.
No! Mum doesn't love
me like she loves you.
That's why you need to stay here.
Do you think you're the
only one who's hurting?
Everyone only gives attention
to you. What about me?
Then, just stay
here with your mum.
Fakhri!
-I don't want to!
Fakhri!
Naim, you can hit me too.
Hey, sissy!
Come and hit me too!
I hate you!
What have I done?
Where's Fakhri?
Tell me whose blood is this?
Whose blood is this?
Where's your brother?
Where's Fakhri?
Why did you
let him go? Why?
What did you do to him?
Answer me!
Answer me!
-Idah, that's enough!
Enough!
-Fakhri!
I can't breathe.
I can't breathe!
I can't breathe!
I can't breathe!
Naim?
-I can't breathe.
Naim.
Naim.
Naim, are you okay?
-I can't breathe!
You're fine, Naim. Breathe slowly.
-I can't breathe!
Naim, this is dad.
This is me.
This is dad.
Dad!
Dad!
Dad!
-Yes, I'm here.
Dad!
Dad!
Dad!
It's okay, boss. I should be
thanking you for the opportunity.
Yes. Okay.
It's alright.
I'll go now and will be
at the office in 1 hour.
Is it okay?
Okay, see you at the office.
Peace be upon you.
Thank you, boss.
Yes!
Dad!
Then, I asked my
dad to take me away.
We moved around a lot.
From cities to cities.
I'm worried that my
mum would find me.
She would ask me to come back
because of the court's order.
Until I got into this school.
Ayam, relax.
Mum, let's go.
He's not coming.
"I'm on my way to mum's house.
Are you sure you'll be okay?"
Come in.
Peace be upon you.
-Peace be upon you, too.
Fakhri.
Have a seat.
Give me your bag.
Sit down.
-Idah.
Idah.
Yes.
-Naim.
You're home early.
-I know.
My work ended early today.
Fakhri.
It's okay, mum.
-It's fine. Eat more.
Eat up.
Well Fakhri,
how are you doing in Kudrat?
Is it okay?
Not bad.
Not bad?
I know not many people
can stand the school.
I used to go there too.
So,
Naim got into the
school because of your help?
Fakhri, privilege only becomes a
sin if we don't acknowledge it.
The fact that you can attend
the school is good enough.
So, Naim. How's Form 4 life?
So far so good.
Have you done the Honeymoon Camp?
That camp is next week.
That's why we have to
go back to school early.
Okay, good luck.
Dad, why are you
wishing me good luck?
I can't say anything.
Come on, dad.
-No. You will find out yourself.
Anyway, carry on.
-Okay.
Hello.
It's okay, let me do it.
Just leave it there.
How's dad doing?
He's fine.
Is dad working?
What does he do for work?
Fakhri.
Just now, you said
we were going to..
We were going to..
We were going..
-Upstairs.
Upstairs.
Just now..
Just now in the kitchen,
thank you for..
We..
This bed still remains here.
Yes.
At first, I
thought you will come back.
So I just let it be there.
But after a while..
I don't know. I don't
feel like moving it.
Fakhri.
This is yours.
Where did you find it?
I found it right under your bed.
Next time, find with your
eyes. Not with your knees.
Fakhri.
I just want to let you
know that I have forgiven you.
You forgave me?
-Yes, I don't want us to..
You forgave me?
You promised me.
Whatever happens
you will always be with me.
But when I have no
one to rely to,
what did you even do?
Now, you
forgave me?
I was here all the time.
You ran away, brother.
Don't call me brother!
I regret coming here.
Fakhri.
Fakhri.
Fakhri.
Fakhri.
Fakhri.
We should do a police report.
Naim, why did you
let him go again?
Why did you let
him go again? Why?
Why did you let him go again?
-Enough.
Calm down.
"I'm on my way to mum's house.
Are you sure you'll be okay?"