Arab Maklum (2023) s01e07 Episode Script

1
There's a hot topic
in the local wives' WhatsApp chat group.
It says that one of our neighbor's
children got pregnant out of wedlock.
Astagfirullahaladzim.
Instead of reading the news in the
morning, you are reading gossip.
This is news, not like watching people
dancing around like you do.
This is just an ad.
Ba, take them off first.
Take them off.
This is important, Ba,
for our knowledge as parents.
Do you know? This girl,
who got pregnant out of wedlock
deliberately did not tell her parents
even though she was experiencing
physical changes.
She had started to gain weight and vomit.
She had nausea, leg cramps, and acne.
Her parents were actually aware that this
kid had started to have those symptoms,
but it had never occurred to them
that she was pregnant.
The point is that we as parents must be
more aware of our children.
You have a point.
We must pay attention
to our child's physical changes.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Good morning to you.
Sya, you seem to be gaining weight.
Really? Is it obvious?
Wait a minute.
Why does your face have pimples like this?
There's only one pimple.
Is it that obvious?
Do you get cramps in your legs?
Yes, sometimes.
Geez
All right, sit down. Eat now.
Geez
Here, the plate.
But I'm eating less today.
I don't have any appetite.
Why don't you have any appetite?
I feel a bit nauseous.
What? Nauseous?
-Astagfirullahaladzim.
-Thank you.
Sya, maybe there's something
you want to tell us.
What would there be to tell?
About
How come
So, this is all because of Fadly.
See? I knew this must be Fadly's doing.
But do not be angry with Fadly.
It's me who wanted it.
You wanted it?
Yes. At first, I was afraid too.
So, I asked Fadly to slow down.
Ya Allah. Why is she describing it?
But once I was sure,
I asked Fadly to get faster.
-She is sure, Ba.
-Oh my
Ya Allah.
But you're wearing protection, right?
Of course, Umi.
Then why is she feeling nauseous?
But I don't wear it when I'm in a hurry.
Astagfirullah.
Since when have you been doing that?
Since I was first introduced to Fadly.
He invited me right after that,
and from then on, it's been every day.
Every day with Fadly?
Not only with Fadly, Ba.
Sometimes it's with my other
college friends.
Astagfirullahaladzim.
Your college friends?
Sometimes motorcycle taxi drivers as well.
Motorcycle taxi drivers?!
Ya Allah, Sasa.
Who taught you to do that?
If you dislike me doing it
with motorcycle taxi drivers,
it's okay, I'll only do it with Fadly.
I'll persuade Fadly
to shuttle me every day.
-Shuttle?
-Shuttle?
So, I'm gaining weight because Fadly
keeps asking me to eat with him.
And the pimples?
Because of riding the motorcycle.
Then why are you feeling sick?
I caught a cold, Umi, because of
riding his motorcycle too often.
What about those motorcycle taxi drivers?
If Fadly doesn't have time to take me,
I use motorcycle taxis.
So, you're not pregnant?
Astagfirullah, Umi.
How could you assume the worst of me?
I know that's a sin.
I don't want to disappoint you.
All right, I need to get ready.
I'm going out with Fadly and his parents.
Are you serious with Fadly?
Who else? Anam.
I will try calling Anam.
Right, this is his number.
Huh?
Why is it not connecting?
Let me try again.
Huh?
Not connected again.
Maybe he changed his number.
AR-RAHMAN HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
YEAR 1995
Rijal.
Let me call Rijal.
Rijal. Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
Hello? Assalamu alaikum, Jal.
Gosh.
Who else?
Rasyid. Let me contact him.
What is Rashid's number?
0815
How is it going, Ba?
Have you got a candidate?
Not yet. Most of my acquaintances
are not yet of age.
If we want them,
we need to wait another ten years.
Those are young kids.
There's no one,
even with all these people?
Try searching on social media.
That's right. Let me search
on social media.
Geez.
I didn't think of that.
-Let me try.
-Assalamu alaikum.
-Waalaikumsalam.
-Waalaikumsalam.
La, read our WhatsApp group post.
People are in uproar.
The WhatsApp group?
There's always an uproar there.
Currently, there are 100 messages
I haven't read.
-Which message?
-The 13th message is astounding.
Must be about Vanya. What is it this time?
You're right.
So, the rumor says that there's
a young, handsome man
who lives at her house.
Astagfirullahaladzim. Who is that man?
Nobody knows, Laela.
That's why there's an uproar.
It's going viral in our complex.
Maybe it's Aseng.
Aba, why would it be Aseng?
Didn't you hear? "Young. Handsome."
It can't be Aseng.
Nab, have you seen the pictures?
There's no pictures.
If there are no photos,
it's a hoax, ladies.
Mahmud, this is true.
Someone has already seen him.
Young, handsome, and of Arab descent.
-Of Arab descent?
-Yes.
-That's my favorite.
-Yikes, Mahmud.
I meant to become a son-in-law.
Nab, who do you think
that man is to Vanya?
Her boyfriend? Is he staying there?
That's precisely what people
are wondering.
Vanya reported to the Neighborhood Leader
within 24 hours.
According to Vanya, he is her nephew.
But what's confusing is that Vanya
is not of Arab descent.
Why is her nephew of Arab descent?
Very suspicious.
Maybe he's her secret lover.
Do not assume the worst.
They don't necessarily live together.
He might have just stopped by.
-I'll check tomorrow.
-What? No need.
You always want to know
when it is about Vanya.
So that you two
will stop gossiping about it.
Whether we gossip or not is up to us.
Do not interfere.
Always criticizing me.
Have you found someone?
-Not yet.
-Where are you looking? In a puddle?
It takes such a long time
just to find one guy.
-Assalamu alaikum.
-Waalaikumsalam.
Ba, have a seat.
I want to show you something.
Someone has managed to take a picture
of the man at Vanya's house.
But the problem is,
it's taken from the back.
-Look.
-Who took the photo?
Don't ask. It must have been one
of the wives who was being nosy.
They're quick. They must have taken photos
when passing in front of the house.
But I wonder what his face looks like.
They said he was handsome,
but he looks average.
Judging from his body,
this man looks fat, right?
The clothes are also like yours.
Very normal.
Stop being so nosy.
Why are you sticking your nose
into other people's business?
Usually, you are also curious about Vanya.
By the way, where have you been?
You went out in the evening
and just got home at midnight.
I went to Burhan's place.
Burhan's place?
Isn't he out of town?
Who said that?
I said that.
There's news about it in the group chat.
I'm going to take a shower.
My body stinks.
When do you smell good?
There's no need to say that
just to take a shower.
There is more news on Vanya
in the group chat,
the woman who is said to be
living with a man.
They are cohabiting?
That woman has gone mad.
-She gets worse as time goes by.
-Read the WhatsApp posts.
-There is lots of news on her.
-Assalamu alaikum.
-Waalaikumsalam.
-Where did you go?
To Aseng's place.
All right. There's nasi kebuli
in the kitchen.
Alhamdulillah.
La, there's another photo of the man
who lives with Vanya.
-This is his photo.
-What's good about this man?
It baffles me.
He looks swollen like a banana cake.
-Let me see.
-Do you want to see it, Mahmud?
-Yes.
-Is it okay, La?
Let him.
You ladies are like spies.
You keep sticking your noses
into other people's business.
Don't you have any other hobbies?
You put the FBI to shame.
Mahmud, we are netizens.
Try to understand that.
Wait a second.
This cap looks like the one
I bought for you.
Where is that cap?
Or did you give it to Vanya,
and then Vanya gave it to her lover?
Astagfirullahaladzim.
Your imagination is so wild.
I want to eat.
La, look at this photo.
This man's clothes
look similar to Mahmud's.
Do you see?
Try to remember if Mahmud has sunglasses
like the ones this man is wearing.
-I forget, Nab.
-Why did you forget, Laela?
Listen to me.
You must investigate Mahmud.
It looks like the man who lives with Vanya
is Mahmud.
Aba!
-Allahu Akbar.
-You're so loud!
-Why?
-Silence.
That's not the right way.
Do it smart if you want to investigate.
Be subtle. Say istigfar.
Do not assume the worst of your husband.
Investigate him like the FBI.
Watch his behavior from now on.
Is there anything suspicious?
Don't be like that, screaming at him.
Slow down. Be subtle.
It's probably Mahmud.
Ba, where is Aseng?
We have finished eating
and he still hasn't come.
I tried calling him
but he isn't answering.
I don't know where he is.
See? That's Aseng.
-Yes, yes.
-He made it.
Oh my
Don't worry.
Anyway, 50 packs.
Ci Alin can join if she wants.
Koh Asung as well.
Thank you. You are welcome.
Send my greetings to them.
Why does your accent sound like that?
That was Koh Rudi. Pure Chinese.
If you want to make a deal,
you have to speak like that.
I see.
-Seng.
-Hey.
What's her name again?
-Jenab.
-Jenab.
-You don't know her?
-I do, but I forgot.
Right?
All right, enjoy the meal.
-Take this.
-What is it?
Goat meat.
Oh! Oh my
I haven't eaten goat meat for a long time
because I'm afraid of getting
high cholesterol.
You know what?
In my grandfather's village,
there's an old saying.
-What does it mean?
-What does it mean?
"Eating goats may cause high cholesterol."
The meaning is so short.
All right, just take the chicken
if you don't want goat.
Wait. Are these the chicken leftovers
from yesterday's rahatan?
-Yes, that's right.
-This is the same?
Yes, this is the same chicken.
Yesterday, when I came back
from your home,
I had diarrhea.
I think it's because I ate
the chicken. Maybe.
I'm afraid I'll have diarrhea here.
But I'll eat it if you insist.
No, that's okay.
Please eat the cucumbers then.
I've come all the way here and you will
only serve me cucumbers?
What's wrong with you?
Please pass me the spoon.
I'll eat the lamb.
You said it was high in cholesterol.
It's okay if I eat it once in a while.
There's also a saying for this.
Oh my
No, not that one.
Not that one either.
Never mind, I don't understand
anyway. Let's just eat.
All right. Thank you.
What's the occasion?
Why are you inviting me to dinner?
It's a rare thing.
I don't know. I was asked to invite you.
Who asked you?
-Umi.
-Laela? What's happened?
Aseng, can't I invite you
for a silaturahim?
Of course you can.
Did you cook this yourselves?
Of course I did.
Okay.
-Hey, Aseng
-Wait a second.
-Praying.
-He's praying.
Yes.
-Go ahead.
-Let's dig in.
Aseng, where did you go today?
Today? In the morning,
afternoon, or evening?
This afternoon.
This afternoon, I was going to
Wait a minute.
Do you mean the early afternoon,
midday, or late afternoon?
Midday.
-Midday?
-Yeah.
Wait. Do you mean from eleven till twelve,
twelve till one, or one till two?
That's all still midday.
But if it's between two and three,
that's late afternoon.
From twelve till two.
From twelve till two?
Gosh, why don't you just ask me directly,
"What were you doing
from twelve till two?"
Don't beat around the bush.
Okay, that's my question. Where were you
from twelve till two this afternoon?
I went to my mom's house.
With Mahmud?
Why I would bring Mahmud
to my mom's house?
So you didn't meet him today?
Of course not. I was at my mom's house.
Seng, don't you remember?
We met this afternoon.
No, we didn't have any meeting scheduled.
We did, this afternoon.
We didn't, Mahmud.
I came here in a rush.
Geez.
Maybe you ate too much lamb.
Watch out. You'll go senile.
See? Gotcha.
You lied to me.
You said you met him this afternoon.
That's right, I just remembered.
I met Mahmud this afternoon
from twelve till two.
I went to my mom's house after that.
-That's right.
-Where did we meet?
At a restaurant with Arab cuisine.
-We drank Arab coffee and ate kabobs.
-We did!
It was delicious.
Kabobs? Arab cuisine?
Please be honest, Aseng.
Did you meet Mahmud this afternoon
or not? Which one is the truth?
That one.
Which one, Aseng?
Which one?
Which one is the right one, Mud? Hurry up,
so I won't give the wrong answer.
You're unreliable.
Mi, I'll explain it later, okay?
No, explain it right now
so everything's clear.
Explain it now.
Ya Allah. Let's talk later.
I can't explain it in front of them.
I don't care. Explain it now.
I don't care. Explain it now.
Ya Allah, she's meddling.
Umi, I'll explain it
in the bedroom, my love.
You don't have to explain it.
I'm so embarrassed.
Your picture was posted in
the WhatsApp group chat.
I can't face anyone.
Aseng, you're lying, aren't you?
I'm not lying.
You're accusing me without proof.
Hi! Koh Rudi!
I went to Vanya's house
to ask her to introduce Sasya
to her Arab nephew.
Please, Aba, don't make things up.
Vanya is not an Arab, so how come
she has an Arab nephew?
He must be her lover.
Astagfirullahaladzim.
That's just gossip.
I asked her myself.
He is the son of Vanya's older sister
who married an Arab.
She said he is handsome, religious,
and is now applying
for his master's degree in Indonesia.
That's why he's living with Vanya
for a while.
I see. Have you met him?
Not yet. He's rarely at home.
Are you going to propose he marry Sasa
the next time you see him?
Of course not. Sasa would be angry.
Then we have to act discreetly
from now on.
As if their meeting
was not arranged by us.
As if it was all coincidence.
How about that?
Good. But remember, this is our mission.
Keep it secret from Jenab.
Of course. If she knows
then everyone will know.
So you're saying
that Mahmud will set Syakila up
with that guy?
Ya Allah, Laela, you'll have a son-in-law.
Allhamdulillahirobilalamin.
I pray that the process will go smoothly
until they get married
and have ten children.
I completely support this plan. I love it.
-But I'm asking you one thing.
-What is it?
I beg you. Just this once.
-What is it?
-Okay?
Please keep it secret from Syakila
and other people.
Don't tell them yet. There's time.
You're too much. I'm offended.
Why are you talking to me like that?
Why don't you trust me?
It's impossible for me
to talk about this to anyone.
I'll shut my mouth, lock it,
and throw away the key.
Alhamdulillah.
-Alhamdulillah.
-Ya Allah.
-Ya Allah.
-Finally, my niece will get married.
Wait a second, does Vanya have a son?
He's not Vanya's son.
I told you, he's Vanya's nephew
who lives in her house.
The Arab one.
Vanya is not an Arab.
You're making it up.
What? You're saying I made this up?
I wouldn't make it up.
I always give accurate news.
You're asking for trouble.
So what? What's the problem
if Vanya is not an Arab?
Can she not have an Arab nephew?
-She can.
-She can't? You're racist.
-Astagfirullahaladzim. I'm not racist.
-Right?
You're talking nonsense.
Anyway, why didn't Mahmud tell me?
What's wrong with him?
Is he angry about the clothes? Impossible.
I think he's jealous of me.
Hey!
-What?
-What's wrong with you?
Why are you talking to yourself?
Who are you talking to?
Why are you commenting
on everything anyway?
Besides, why are you thinking
such things about Mahmud?
Take it easy.
Everything is being arranged.
Either it's matchmaking
or it'll be a proposal.
Are you afraid of not being invited?
Don't worry. You'll be invited.
-You're Mahmud's best friend after all.
-Yes.
So, instead of thinking weird stuff,
you'd better get ready to buy a present.
I'm afraid to be around a person like you.
If you brought a gift, you must have
bought it with borrowed money!
Of course not.
I haven't even thought about it.
You're a cheapskate.
You're bakhil (stingy).
-You're a cheapskate.
-No, I'm not.
You're talking nonsense.
I've never been in debt.
Impossible.
Do you have 100,000?
You should be ashamed.
I know your way of thinking.
-I'm just asking.
-It's the same.
I'm pissed. Can you talk slowly?
You don't use pauses.
Even in Arabic, there's the tajwid.
There's the alif, kasratain, dhomah,
and other punctuation marks.
So use them. Don't talk non-stop.
I don't want to. So what?
This is the way I talk.
Why are you telling me what to do?
You're such a nuisance.
I'm tired of you. I'm going home.
Go ahead. Go home then.
Wait a minute, this is my house.
Please go home.
Don't get things confused.
You're such a cheapskate.
You're not even letting me sit
on your porch. I'll go home later.
I'll go shopping, but later.
I want to sit here first.
After all, you only served these cookies.
You're so cheap.
You're talking nonsense.
I didn't want to serve them anyway.
Please go home.
-I don't want to.
-Please go home.
-Nope.
-Go home.
I don't want to.
-Please go home.
-Nope.
It's up to you then.
Where are you going?
I'm going home. Bye.
You're crazy.
I tell her to go home. She refuses.
I say she can stay and she goes home.
-Assalamu alaikum.
-Waalaikumsalam.
Ya Allah, my prettiest niece.
Congratulations.
-Why are you congratulating me?
-You don't have to pretend.
I heard that your dad will set you up
with the Arab who lives there.
Ya Allah, I'm so happy to hear about it.
Therefore, I'm practicing my Zapin dance
seven days a week.
Watch this.
Ya Allah.
All right. See?
I'm a good dancer, right?
You don't have to be shy.
It's okay. Take it easy.
I pray that the process will go smoothly.
If you're married and don't get it,
you can ask your mom.
She will teach you everything.
I can't stay for so long.
I have some business to attend to.
Please say hi to your dad. Excuse me.
-Assalamu alaikum.
-Waalaikumsalam.
Wait, who are you?
John Doe?
He's just a friend, right?
He's just here to take you home.
Nothing more, right?
It's impossible for a person like you
to be with the pretty Syakila.
She's an Arab and you're not.
They won't allow it.
You've even grown a beard.
Sorry, this is original,
I guess it's fake.
If you're ugly, you have to be fragrant.
I can't smell it. Wait, there is it.
I only can smell it when I'm very close.
I really know about perfume.
You can smell my perfume
while you're standing there.
But yours, I can't smell it from here.
I still can't smell it
even when I'm this close.
I can smell it here
and I have to inhale it.
Please use a good quality perfume,
don't use the cheap stuff.
You'll be embarrassed
because you're ugly and smelly.
Excuse me, I have some business
to attend to.
Don't forget to change your perfume.
What did he mean just now?
I don't know, Fadly.
Maybe he was just talking nonsense.
Maybe he was delirious or rambling.
Let's go inside and talk about it.
No, wait. Please explain it first.
What does he mean?
-I don't know.
-Good afternoon! Oh!
What a coincidence
to meet you in front of your house.
I want to meet your mom
to talk about your engagement.
Huh? What do you mean?
Who will be engaged?
Don't be shy, Sasa. Your face is all red.
You're prettier when you're shy.
It's your engagement.
Your dad will propose marriage with you
to a guy who will be your husband.
Congratulations, my niece.
Ya Allah, you've met your soul mate.
He's an Arab like Mahmud wants.
I'm so proud of you.
Please come in if you have time.
You'll be invited.
Of course.
-Congratulations.
-What do you mean?
What's wrong with you?
You're confusing me.
I don't know about this.
What do you mean you don't know?
You really don't know?
I think she doesn't know.
Then, there must be someone
who's spreading this news.
The whole neighborhood knows about it.
Who's that person?
Who's spreading the news?
Ya Allah, who is that person?
If that's the case, let's do this.
I won't meet your mom.
I'll cancel my visit.
So, let's pretend we never met.
Excuse me. Assalamu alaikum.
Waalaikumsalam.
Actually, I've known from the start
that your dad did not approve
of our relationship.
But you will leave me
and marry someone else?
No. It's not like that.
I don't know anything about this.
Lies. You're a liar.
I don't like liars.
Is it because I'm not an Arab?
I really don't know anything about this.
-Please let me find out about it first.
-No.
My heart
I am devastated.
Fadly.
From now on, we
We
We're over!
Fadly!
Fadly, please. Listen to my explanation.
This can be discussed calmly.
I beg you. Please.
Dad. Mom.
Is it true that I will have an arranged
marriage with a neighbor here?
Astagfirullahaladzim.
How do you know that?
Uncle Burhan and Aunt Jenab said so.
You must have leaked it to Jenab.
Maybe it's you who talked to Burhan.
I didn't talk to anyone about it.
Me neither. I only spoke about it once.
But once you speak,
people all over Indonesia will know.
So all of this is true?
Ya Allah, I don't want to put you
into an arranged marriage.
I just want to introduce you
to a neighbor.
No way!
I don't want to be introduced to anybody.
Because of this gossip,
Fadly broke up with me.
Alhamdulillah.
Aba!
You are really mean to me.
The point is,
I don't want an arranged marriage.
Sasa. Let's eat, dear.
I've cooked fried chicken, your favorite.
I'm not hungry.
All right, but please come out.
I will fry samosas for you.
I'm not in the mood.
Sa, open the door.
Sa, come out, please. Let's have a talk.
No way!
Syakila binti Mahmud.
"Radhiallahu fi ridhol walidain."
"Blessings from Allah come from
blessings from your parents."
She doesn't respond when
I quote that old saying.
Sasa, I'm coming in, okay?
Blessings from Allah
Do you understand that?