Hmmm.
What are we going to do about this pregnancy?
I don't want to talk to anyone but Ali about this.
Aren't I a mother to both of you?
It's true that you're both too young to marry.
But I already think of you as my daughter-in-law.
Nadia, I think of you as my daughter, Mona. You know that, don't you?
Right?
I know a good doctor in Cairo.
When we get back, I'll make an appointment and come with you myself.
I don't want to talk to anyone but Ali about this.
And Yehia and your mother?
You don't want to talk to them about this issue either?
Nadia, I'm trying to help you.
Everyone has the right to fall in love.
Of course.
But they should let others fall in love as well.
What are you trying to say?
You know, I saw you the other day.
I don't think your husband and kids would be happy if they found out about it.
Don't worry.
I am also trying to help you.
I'll go to Ali, he's waiting for me.
NADIA SUMMER 2007
ECHOES OF THE PAST
How long do you want it for?
Just for today.
Can I see your ID?
MAHMOUD HASSAN AHMED KHALIL
Okay. One moment, Mr. Mahmoud. I'll go get you the car keys.
"Mr. Mahmoud"?
How many names and ID's do you have?
Ali?
Why are you sleeping here?
I wasn't asleep.
Then what are you doing?
Mona is right.
If I can't confront…
then I should get away.
Away from what?
All of this is yours, Ali.
What you need to think about is making your father step back.
Sometimes, I feel like you want to get back at him,
for something I don't know about.
Did you ever love him?
Long ago.
So long ago,
that my love's now been long gone.
So why are you still with him till now?
For you all.
No one stays all these years for someone else.
I did.
I had to stay.
So that's why you want revenge?
I'm not like him.
I won't do like him.
That's why I have to get away now.
At least so I can run my business away from him.
But I need you with me.
Will you help me?
HURGADA 300 KM
-Ali. -What?
Stop, Ali, stop.
-What is it? -Please stop.
Ali, stop. Stop the car. Stop, stop.
Easy, easy, it's okay, it's okay.
Easy, easy. Calm down. Calm down.
It's okay, you're fine.
Okay. You're okay. You're okay.
Breathe with me.
Can you breathe with me?
Calm down.
Calm down. Calm down.
I didn't wanna go on this trip.
You made us come, so you could be with your Mona.
First of all, we came for the little girl who loves you.
Second, Ali is here, too.
But I really love Ali.
And I really like Mona.
Take my hand.
Come on, up.
-You're fine. -Are you okay?
-She's fine. -I'm okay.
Come on. Come on.
Good.
Yehia.
Where are you, man?
What are you thinking about?
Nothing.
You never tell me what you're thinking.
We're not married. I don't have to tell you what's on my mind.
That's not what I meant.
I mean that we're a team now.
So, we can't keep secrets from each other.
Look, if you don't want to talk, fine.
But we cannot stay silent the whole way.
Okay, then. Mm.
Nadia didn't want to go on that trip, and I convinced her.
If only she had told me about…
…what she was going through.
Or even long before that,
if I hadn't met Sherif,
I wouldn't have met Ali, and…
he wouldn't have met Nadia.
What if none of that had happened?
Look, don't be so hard on yourself.
What's done is done.
-But I have a question. -I already told you what I'm thinking.
If none of that had ever happened, what do you think your life would be like?
Where would you be?
I don't know.
All I know now is my life in prison.
I don't remember the person that existed before.
I don't even remember his face.
Sometimes, I feel like…
he never even existed.
Enough questions?
No, no, no, sir.
A diver who goes in without a spare tank is just stupid and arrogant.
He should know that no one can defy the sea.
And the boat, does it have an extra tank?
Of course. Why do you ask?
If I want a license, I need to know everything.
You can't go alone on your first dive anyway.
Someone has to be with you.
Ah. Okay, tell me.
Can the tank hose be punctured?
Why would you ask that, sir?
Just to be sure of everything.
This is practically impossible.
The minute you're in the water, you will see air bubbles.
If that happens?
It's really rare and usually never happens. It means it was already faulty…
and got worse from the pressure.
-What should be done in that case? -Back to the first lesson.
An extra tank underwater and one on the boat.
As soon as you come out, you normalize oxygen levels.
Where's the boat?!
And if neither one is there?
Planning on drowning someone?
Thank you.
Come.
-Where are we going? -To my room.
-Why? -I'll show you a secret.
-In your room? All right. Okay. -Yes!
-Wait, Yehia! -I'm waiting.
Here.
W… What is this?
You're about to find out.
Okay.
W… What's this, Mona?
What?
D… D… Do you kill insects, dear?
No, I swear, I didn't kill them.
I found them already dead. So, I kept them here to dissect them later.
I thought you didn't think I'm weird like everyone else does.
N… no, you're not weird at all.
Um, I too dissect computers.
Mm.
So, that's your secret?
Yeah.
-I wish it was what I thought it was. -What did you think it was?
No, no. Never mind. Never mind.
…which confirms, that the victim's diving equipment,
was intentionally, tampered with.
Everyone has the right to choose who to love. Right?
Mm-hm.
But they should let other people choose as well.
Mm-hm.
You know, I saw you the other day.
And I don't think your husband and kids would be happy if they found out about it.
Nadia!
What's wrong, sweetie?
Why are you crying? Just tell me, why are you sad?
Leave me alone! All of you, just leave me alone!
You're a slut. You know what that means?
You cheat on your husband, and go out to meet another man behind his back!
Stop! Shut up! Shut up!
Don't say that!
Layla!
What's wrong? What's wrong?
Breathe with me. Breathe with me. Breathe with me.
Hold my hand tight. Hold my hand tight.
There's nothing to be scared of.
Breathe with me. Breathe with me.
You're okay. You're okay.
You're okay.
L… Let's go… before someone sees us.
Is that the caretaker?
Don't worry. He doesn't know me.
Feeling better now?
Thank you for being able to handle what happened back there.
No problem.
What happened exactly?
When, uh… we entered the house, I felt my heart racing,
and I couldn't breathe, and my body went numb.
I don't know… I was scared.
Was it about what happened to Nadia?
Did you find anything?
No.
The whole place is deserted.
Yeah.
What? Who did you call?
Why would you do that?
No, not over the phone.
When I get there.
Careful, kid, you're going to fall.
The caretaker called me and told me they left
and gave me the license plate number.
I called an officer I know to stop them.
And arrest him on what charge?
On what proof of anything, huh?
And how do you know it's him?
Fine, they get him.
How do you know he won't mention us? We'd be screwed.
What else should I have done?
He was in our hands. We know the car he's driving,
and we know the route he's taking.
Call your guy back and tell him to leave him alone.
-How come? -Do as I tell you.
But we need to know who's the girl that's with him. Get her name.
Mom calls me every day. She doesn't know where you are.
I don't know why you insist on staying there.
-Catch the first flight and come here. -Drop that.
I want to ask you something important.
What happened between Mom and Nadia back then?
Nadia? What are you talking about?
Why did they not like each other?
-I remember that Nadia was arguing with-- -No, no, no, no, no.
They had a good relationship, and they liked each other.
Why do you say that?
Layla, where are you?
Mona, I can't hear you well. Can you hear me? The network is bad.
Layla, where are you? I'll call you back, okay?
YEHIA
You're still not talking to him, boss?
Hey, stay out of it.
-This doesn't concern you-- -How does it not concern me, boss?
Isn't this all my fault?
No, it's not your fault.
What do you mean, boss?
If this whole thing hadn't happened, you'd still be talking.
Look, I understand Mr. Yehia.
You haven't seen the guy who's looking for him.
He's a terrible monster, and he's not gonna leave him alone.
Did he say anything?
-Yeah. -What did he say?
He said that he won't stop chasing Mr. Yehia till he kills him.
Kills him?
Layla.
Good afternoon, sir.
Your papers.
How long are you renting this car for?
Just for today.
Your ID.
I'm sorry, sir. It seems I forgot it.
Do you have it in your phone?
I'll check, but I don't think so.
Pull over to the side. Let's see what you're up to.
-There's no need, sir. -Park on the side there.
They recognized the car and want to know who you are.
I can stay here if it'll make them let you go.
No, no, no.
What would they do? My dad will handle it.
They're not focused on me, I'm not the one they want.
What? What took you to Gouna?
The rowing team is there. I was coming back with a friend.
Who is this friend?
Ali, that's not important. I want to go home.
Don't do anything. I'll manage on my own.
Oh, really? Is that so? Fine, Layla. Just hang up and I'll handle it.
-We'll talk when you're back. -Okay. Bye.
Yes, sir. But she has no ID card or other identification.
Yes, sir. Okay, sir.
-Give him his papers. -Yes, sir.
-Here you are. -All good?
Yes. Fine. Go ahead.
How did you do that?
You're not the only tough guy, you know?
Let's go.
What do you mean you let them go?
I wanted to know the name of the girl that was with him,
and you say they left!
No. No, no, sir, I'm not angry, no.
I… I apologize. Please, don't get me wrong.
But I told you, sir, how important this was to me.
Yeah.
May I know who they called?
I mean, um, who called to let them go?
Yeah.
Yes, yes, of course.
Yeah, I understand. Of course, of course.
Thank you, sir. Thank you.
What did you say was the other way that you could to get to Yehia?
Listen, I'm thinking of starting my own business.
Great idea. What are you thinking about?
Hmm…
Let's talk more when you get to Cairo.
Yes, sure. I'll be there next week.
Great. I'll see you soon, my friend.
Bye.
The most important thing is that your father
shouldn't know anything until the deal is done.
Don't worry. I've planned everything.
I even closed on the factory that I'm buying.
And then,
I'll be the one to tell Mr. Yaseen.
Okay. What about the car?
I have to return it somehow. Or he'll come after us.
I was thinking of something.
What?
I would've loved to have met 18-year-old Yehia.
It would have been really nice, right?
Maybe.
If you remember anything, call me.
Yeah.
Sure.
Right. Okay, bye.
Come here. Don't be scared.
Hello, Mr. Khaled.
I did as you told me, sir.
I talked to Mr., Mr…
-Mr. who? -M… Mr. Fatla.
I talked to him, and I convinced him. He'll call Mr. Yehia and meet him.
When and where?
I don't know. I swear, I don't know.
I swear to God, I don't know. As soon as I do, I'll tell you.
How's your finger?
It's fine, sir. Thank you, sir.
What's wrong, Mommy?
Nadia's dead!
Don't cry, Mommy.
Mom.
What?
What is it?
Where have you been?
I remembered something about Nadia.
What is it?
I remembered that you were fighting and shouting at each other.
That's all you remember?
No, but…
Can you tell me how things were exactly between you two?
Were you sad when she died, or happy?
My mind is playing tricks on me, and I don't understand a thing!
I don't understand what you're trying to remember, or why.
Because I've always felt something was wrong with me!
Something's not right!
Ever since what happened, I thought that if I could just try to remember that time,
maybe I'll understand!
And that horrible time will help you understand?
What do you want to remember, Layla?
You want to remember that you were put in the hospital
from the trauma of seeing that girl after she drowned?
Or that I waited for a whole year, for you to start speaking again?
Or that I was forced to put you on medication,
when you were less than ten years old,
just to help you get over that shock?
Or that I was forced to stay married to your father,
because of what happened?
Why do you keep coming and asking me?
Why do you remind me of the most hated time of my life?
The death of that girl reminds me of misery!
Understand?!
Layla.
Please, stop asking. For my sake.
It's too late for that, Mom.
Is something wrong, Dad?
Not at all.
Good night.
MONA? DOES SHE HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH NADIA'S DEATH?
NO. YOU'RE LOOKING IN THE WRONG PLACE.
You're a filthy family.
Why did you leave?!
…since the holes that were in the oxygen tube used by the victim
were deliberately made using a sharp instrument.
Welcome back, Ms. Mona.
Thank you.