"LINE OF DESTINY" "This demanding critter makes me travel all over the country" "What a nuisance you kids are." "I sat down because I was tired." "There you go!" "You won't stop!" "You're really tired too, aren't you?" "Before I show you a trick let's see some money." "Where is it?" "Huh?" "Where is it?" "Huh?" "Huh?" " Look, I have some!" " Let's see it." "That's only a cent." "Oh well, what are you gonna do?" "Alright those in the front sit down." "Do it again!" "Don't break your neck!" "Exactly!" "One more time!" "Show them how the oxen walk." "Come around." "Come around." "Around." "Show them how grandmas walk." "Holding the cane and all." "A little." "A little more." "With the cane." "Show them how grandmas can't see anything." "Take the glasses now so you can see better." "So you can see the bride today." "Tell me if she's beautiful." "She is, isn't she?" "So what's the verdict?" "Why are you looking that way?" "She's beautiful, isn't she?" "Look." "Look at what's in your teeth?" "Look at it!" "We'll bring you a beautiful bride." "Yes, a girl monkey." "A good girl monkey." "Watch now!" "Yes, yes, yes!" "Don't hurt the poor man!" "Let go!" "Let go!" " Sena, don't yell or they'll hit us too!" " You just wait here!" "My money!" "Thief!" "Thief!" "It's because of you we mucked up!" "What could I do?" "You couldn't catch the kid either!" "Come on!" "Let's go!" "What brings you here?" "Just now two people attacked the stilt-walker." "The stilt-walker?" " The one who makes the monkey dance." " And?" "Oh headmaster, he's bleeding all over." "The two men beat him up." "Here's his money bag." " Why would they attack the stilt-walker?" " They wanted to steal his money." " You're Sooty's son aren't you?" " Yes, headmaster." "I know your parents very well." "Tell me the truth!" "Oh headmaster, I didn't touch a cent." "The money's all there." "Headmaster, can you come with me?" "He's bleeding so badly!" " Where is he?" " On top of the cliff." " On top of the cliff?" " Yes." "Alright, let's go and see." "What a pain!" "I'm going into town, if someone stops by just tell them to wait a bit." " Okay, headmaster" " Let's go, boy." "Let's go." " He was right here, headmaster!" " Do you see anyone there?" "He was right here!" "Alright, let's go." " Here's some water." " Bless you." "You're hurt all over aren't you?" " Hey, where's the other kid you were with?" " Sena?" "Yes, is he your older or younger brother?" "He's my friend." "We go to school together." "Is that so?" "In that case I'll probably never get my money back." "God should strike these culprits down for the sin they've committed." "Don't be afraid." "He would never steal money from anyone." "I've lost my monkey and my money." "Child, is what you're saying true?" "Yes, one day he found a golden pen..." "Oh didn't I tell you." "Here comes Sena with the headmaster." "Ah that's Miguel." "What happened to you?" "Just now two young brutes beat me up and stole my money." "I have nothing left." "Don't be afraid, here's your money." "There's no school so he's probably out playing with the boys." "All that kid wants to do is play." "Does he ever read a book?" "He wants to catch fish and fly kites all day." "That child is crying again, Go see what the problem is." "Get it to sleep if you can." "Mother, the headmaster is bringing Sena home." "The headmaster?" "What trouble has he gotten himself into?" " Hello, maam." " Hello, headmaster." " Why don't you have a seat?" " No, it's okay." "What's all this..." " I've come to tell you what Sena has done." " What has he done?" "!" "No, no it's nothing bad." "He's done a good deed." "Is that so?" "I was worried here thinking he was in trouble." "Because of Sena the stilt-walker was saved within an inch of his life." " Really?" "!" " Isn't it amazing?" "Two thugs attacked him and were about to steal his money." "Sena intervened and secured the loot and then brought it straight to me." "I even bought the kid a kite." "Even though we are poor we teach our kids only good values  or else they'll end up as thugs." "Well, don't I know that?" "By the way, where is his father?" "I haven't seen him in ages." "Do I have to tell you what he's up to?" "Oh yes, he's a cunning fellow." "He's caught up in some scheme." "I haven't even heard from him in 3 or 4 days." "Where have you been all this time?" "Oh I don't know sir." "These days things have been really rough." "Well for you any day is rough, isn't it?" "Did you hear me, sir?" "These female pickpockets are putting us out of business." "Nevermind that." "What kind of stuff did you find?" "Let's see... quick, quick, quick..." "What is this?" "What is this?" "This is fake gold." "quick, quick..." "Here you go, this is perfect for you, sir." "Come on, man, is this stuff even worth a penny?" "This stuff isn't worth anything!" "Where is the middle of this watch?" "!" "I told you, sir, things have been really rough." "A well dressed gentleman had this in his coat pocket and with great difficulty I was I able to snatch this." "Lo and behold, once I take a look at it -- it's busted!" "What is this?" "Not one of these things are worth anything." "Here's two bucks." "After two days of hustling I couldn't even get something worth more than 10 or 15 bucks." "A bad streak I guess." "My God... it's lovely here." "It's like I've gone to heaven." "Damned dirty dog!" "God, if you're listening... before he gets far make his car fall in a ditch  if not then at least give him a flat tire!" "Hey, you there!" "Where are you going?" "Need a ride?" "Whoa there!" "I'm not ready to go on this journey." "Thank you but be on your way." "Go!" "Go!" "Are you so scared to ride in one of these?" "It's not that I'm scared." "These things only go one way if you know what I mean." "I only asked because we have space." "Oh my..." "Nevermind all that." "No luck today?" "What luck?" "!" "No, no, you guys go." "Thank you very much." "I'd rather walk in the burning sun than travel in this car." "Safe trip!" "See you." "We'll be off now." ""Your final destination will be a pleasant and comfortable trip..."" "Oh yeah, that's all there is." "Where are all the girls and boys?" "I come bearing gifts." "Things you've stolen, no doubt." "Oh here we go again." "Without the attitude  just look at what I've brought." "This stuff I brought for you." "How is it?" "Any good?" "Those are worth a lot!" "Shame!" "Shame!" "A woman like this!" "This is what you've spent the last 3 days doing?" "It was good fortune that the child wasn't at home." "As long as I have my hands I won't feed my child off things you've stolen." "Oh sure." "You're a saint aren't you?" "Shame on you!" "do you expect to swindle your way up to royalty?" "I'd rather you pick up a coconut shell and beg on the streets." "Do you hear me?" "Someday you'll understand." "If I do make something of myself  don't you  come calling my name!" "Hey brother Nimal is rowing this way!" "Brother Nimal, let me tie the boat onto this." "Brother Nimal, did you catch a lot of fish?" "Hey, don't play games with me, you hear?" "What's gotten into you?" "Yeah, what's gotten into you?" "!" "Little brother, you better scram!" "Sena, without catching a beating from your sister  go and give this to the headmaster." "I'll give the rest to your sister." "Brother Nimal, don't forget my net, okay?" "Sure, sure." "So..." "I heard you threw muddy water at someone recently." "Is that true?" "That's what happens if you tease me too much." "Is that so?" "In that case it wasn't enough." "All this talk has made me late." "Prema!" "Prema!" "What about these fish?" "Why are you running off so mad?" "I can't stay here playing games with you." "My mother's probably seething." "I'm not playing games with you." "Listen..." "I may not be a rich man  but I always have something to eat and drink." "The paddy fields produce grain  and my exploits here produce an income as well." "Why so silent, Prema?" "Please say something." "What's your fortune worth to me, Nimal?" "No, you said just the other day  that this village doesn't make you happy." "Well, we could get married, and go to my village." "My mother's calling." "I'm going to go." "Women are so strange." "Hello, hello!" "Hello." "How are things?" "Sir, let's go eat, huh?" "Say what you want but Sooty's daughter got one hell of a wedding." "I know Sooty's ways." "He's probably up to no-good right now." "It's in the back..." "Yes  but we must be discreet" "If they see us it's all over." "In that case, let's get going." "Where are you going?" "Why aren't you greeting the guests." "I was taking sir to be blessed." "Then why are you sneaking away?" "You didn't think I'd find out did you?" "Sneaking away to get drunk!" "The couple sit in the middle." "Mother, straighten out your outfit, will you?" "At my age why should I care how I look in a picture?" "Sit right there, Dear." "Sit right there." "Come here." "Those two kids come here as well." "Sit in these two chairs." "This kid... right here..." "Is there any sense in taking a picture like this?" "You look like you're on death row." "Give us a little smile!" "Just a little smile." "Prefect!" "Perfect!" "Nobody move, okay?" "I'm taking the picture now." "Give us just a little smile." "Okay?" "One..." "Two..." "Three." "Sena." "I can't climb these hills." "I'm so tired." "If you can't climb cliffs then why did you come kite flying." "You always scold me." "From now on I'm just going to leave." "Oh that would put me in such bind!" "In that case, I'm going to leave." "All the better." "Sena, wait, I'm coming too." "Why the change of heart?" "You're so mean." "Nevermind, come on, let's find a nice spot to fly this kite." "Here hold this over there." "Let it go when the wind comes in, okay?" "Alright let go!" "It's beautiful isn't it?" "Sena, let me try." "You'll let go of it." "No, I won't." "Let me hold on to the string a little bit." "Don't let go!" "Okay." "Stand here." "Watch out, don't let go of it!" "What are you doing?" "You're going to lose the kite." "Keep your eyes on the kite." "Open your eyes!" "Something's happened to my eyes." "Anula!" "Anula!" "Anula, what happened to you?" "What happened to you, Anula?" "!" "Tell me!" "Everything went black." "I couldn't see anything." "You couldn't see anything?" "Yes!" "Mother is outside." "Today I'm going to be scolded so bad." "Why would you be scolded?" "Let's just tell her the truth" "Anula, what happened to you?" "Sena, what happened to Anula?" "When we were flying kites, Anula got dizzy and fell down." "Is that true?" "Yes, mother." "My eyes went dark and I couldn't see a thing." "Now I have such a headache." "You, the child who always has headaches  why would you play out in the sun with Sena?" "How many times have I told you not to play out in the sun?" "You're such a troublesome child." "Go on inside so I can rub some oil on your head." "Come on, Sena, get me some time on the swing." "Jothipala has been on it since morning." "You know how he is." "Because you've been pestering me I'll ask and see." "I don't even like talking to him." "Here comes the cripple and his chum." "Hey Jothipala, save your jokes and let this boy have his turn on the swing." "You've been on it all morning, haven't you had enough?" "Keep your nose out of other people's business." "Besides can this cripple ride a swing?" "Let him try and see." "Why would I do that?" "Let me show you how it's done." "Watch closely." "Can you or I ride a swing?" "With your bad leg moving like this, when you sit on this swing..." "Your leg could break into 3 pieces." "Just you wait I'm going to tell my parents and I'll teach you a lesson." "Only then you'll learn." "What lesson are you going to teach me?" "Math?" "Who's afraid of your pot-bellied father?" "Let's go  It's no use talking to this fool." "Alright!" "Come here!" "I want to ride it after you do, okay?" "I feel sorry for him." "He's a cripple after all." "Why'd you do such a rotten thing?" "!" "Why are you two fighting?" "!" "Jothipala kicked him." " Kicked him?" " Yes." "Your behavior is getting worse by the day!" "Are you trying to scare all the boys into subservience?" "!" "Now you're a pussy cat!" "Get out of here!" "Sena, why are you always getting mixed up in these things?" "I heard about a couple of boys chasing you all over town." "Is that true?" "Yes, schoolmaster." "When they were trying to mug the stilt-walker..." "I jumped in the middle." "Took the money and gave it to the headmaster." "Now Pedro is so grateful to me." "Truth be told, you do good deeds like you can't even help it." "Here's the swing for you." "But you can't stay long." "Make haste and come to class." "Yes, schoolmaster." "Get on." "Hold on tight!" "Is it true you fainted while kite-flying?" "Yes." "Well, are you well enough to dance today?" "Yes." "Now keep in mind children..." "You must dance exactly as you would at tomorrow's recital." "Ready?" "Okay..." "One..." "Two..." "Very good!" "Kids, your kin and their kin..." "This is the first time the puppet show has come to this village." "On behalf of the temple I happily welcome them." "This is a big Sri Lankan production" "It's our duty to preserve this great Sri Lankan art by giving it a venue so it never dies out." "Even though this is mainly for children I see many adults here too." "Please don't cause any issues and let's all enjoy the show" "That was great!" "We did a dance just like that at school!" "But you can't dance like that, can you?" "What's wrong, Anula?" "!" "What's wrong, daughter?" "!" "Do you have a headache?" "No, mother, let's leave after the show." "I'm okay." "My God, what's happened to my child?" "!" "When we were flying kites the other day she fainted just like this." "I can't see anything!" "Everywhere it's dark!" "Mother!" "Mother, where are you?" "!" "I'm right here!" "What has happened to my child?" "!" "What's going on?" "!" "Headmaster, something's happened to my child!" "What malady does Anula have?" "I can't see anything!" "You can't see?" "In that case we can't waste time, we must get her to the doctor!" "Who is that eye healer?" "You don't know?" "He comes from the other side of the river." "What a shame." "I think she must have been startled by something." "Oh please!" "The girl dropped right by my feet!" "Was she so alone in that crowd!" "The girl was a victim of bad omens." "This house is so dark." "Please, take the child outside for a while." "Yes, doctor." "Do you see anything?" "I don't see anything." "How long has she had this condition?" "Just today when we were watching the puppet show when she fainted." "She started crying and saying she couldn't see." "It was then we contacted you, doctor." "Has she had issues prior to this incident?" "Yes, she was flying kites the other day when she fainted." "Okay." "Take this pill and mash it into a powder." "In the evenings apply it to her eyes." "Here is the remedy." "Eight cups of this and let it simmer." "Then drink it a cup of it." "Understood?" "In the mornings put some salt in it." "In the evenings put in some sugar and honey." "But after three days if you don't notice a difference don't waste a minute and go straight to the city and see an eye specialist." "Why do you say that?" "I'm not interested in delaying this and collecting money." "I said that because I want to see her get well quickly." "Understood?" "Alright, doctor." "Well, you answered all my questions." "Think hard if you've forgotten something." "It may even be a small detail but we may need to know it." "No, doctor, there's nothing else to say." "Okay, in that case let's run some tests." "Come child." "I want my mother." "Don't be scared." "Let's see what's happened to your eyes." "Can you see those letters?" "I can't see a single thing." "Can you see my hand?" "No." "Now, Anula, we have to close your left eye." "Do you see a light?" "No, I can't." "How about now?" "No." "Come here for a second." "I'm very sympathetic for this child." "Why is that?" "I examined her very carefully." "But it doesn't seem like she can be cured." "Please, doctor, we've spent all our savings to make this journey." "The child is fatherless." "There's no one to take care of us." "So please do whatever you can to cure her." "If I could I would cure her in a second." "But her eyes have suffered nerve damage." "The nerves are dead." "And so saying I can cure your child would be giving you false hope." "Oh doctor." "So my child will never be well again?" "If she is cured that would be a miracle." "Strange things have happened in this world." "It could happen." "Stop moving." "How can I comb your hair if you're moving?" "If I could see I could take the exam this time." "Right, mother?" "Anula, don't be sad." "You'll get better." "Oh I don't know." "It doesn't seem like it." "Mother, can you tell me a story." "There's no time for stories right now." "There's Sena." "How are you, Anula?" "I see you've gotten a new doll." "Let me see." "Now you two are going to raise hell!" "Don't let Anula get up till I get back." "You hear, Sena?" "Stay here and play." "Sena" "Sena" "Where are you?" "What?" "You promised to tell me a story, right?" "That's your problem." "Every day you need to hear a story." "What else can I do?" "When I ask my mother she says she has no time." "When you tell me stories it's like I can see them." "Okay, I'll tell you a terrific story." "But that's all you get." "Once upon a time there was a balloon man." "Every once in a while he brought beautiful balloons." "Blue, red, yellow..." "He had all kinds of beautiful balloons." "He was a very bad man." "He couldn't stand children." "If he saw children he would shoo them away." "In any case, these poor children loved balloons so much they followed him even though he scolded them." "One Vesak day this man got a lot of balloons to give them to a foreign man's son." "Once the son saw the balloon man he quickly fetched his father." "The poor children did not stop on their account they jumped up and down asking for balloons." "What could one do?" "They didn't receive a single balloon." "Because he shooed them away the kids left saddened once again." "One thing about this balloon man is that he's very cunning." "He's always trying to swindle someone out of their money." "It's never enough." "He's very greedy for money." "But the foreign man was able to get all of his balloons." "Later the foreign man along with his son tied the balloons to branch." "The foreign man's son was very happy." "He raised the balloon tree and looked at it with great amusement." "The son was so happy he didn't leave the balloon tree." "Later, the foreign man forced his son to go inside." "But the poor children were unhappy." "They started to sulk" "But something happened that no one expected." "That was a great story." "It was like I could see it." "Is this the house I've heard about?" "Yes, sir." "How much would you take for it?" "Not so loud." "I don't want the child to hear." "I'm thinking about fifty rupees." "Fifty rupees?" "How can I give you fifty for this?" "It doesn't seem worthy of fifty cents." "Mother, is there someone with you?" "There's no one here." "Go back inside." "Don't say that, sir." "You can see my anguish." "How can I cure my child without fifty rupees?" "May God bless you should you do this good deed." "We pay for our sins in the next life." "How will I feed my fatherless child?" "Let's take a look at it." "How can I give you fifty rupees for this hovel?" "Do you have anything else of value with you?" "Sir, the only thing we have is this cow and her baby." "This one can't produce milk." "Okay." "For the cow for the calf and the house I'll give you fifty rupees." "What can I do?" "You're the only one who can help me." "I'm going to go to the market." "I'll be back shortly." "Do you hear me?" "My friend said she was too busy to sit for you today." "When I'm alone I get so bored." "Even Sena doesn't come around." "He goes fishing every day." "Sena would at least tell me a story." "Sena will come by in the evening." "When I get back I'll tell you a good story." "Don't try to walk around or you'll get hurt." "You hear?" "I'll be back soon." "Come back soon, Mother!" "Yes, yes, I'll be back very soon." "I have no one to speak to." "Can't you speak to me?" "Talk to me!" "You can't?" "No?" "Then leave!" "I don't want you!" "Where is my cat?" "Kitty?" "I must go visit my little cow." "Where is my little cow?" "Why aren't you here?" "Did mother sell my baby cow?" "She sold my baby cow without telling me!" "Look what my mother has done!" "I must go tell Sena this!" "Sena!" "Sena!" "This girl is blind and she still can't stay in one place!" "Where are you going?" "Can you lead me to where Sena is fishing?" "Good grief." "Alright, let's go!" "There's Sena fishing by the river." "Just walk forward." "Sena!" "Anula, don't move!" "Wait till I come!" "Are you crazy?" "How did you get here?" "Why?" "You could have fallen in the river in a second." "Why were you calling for me?" "My mother sold my baby cow!" "She sold him?" "Yes!" "I went to the stable and he wasn't there." "Not just that." "She's going to sell the house." "How do you know that?" "!" "I overheard her speaking." "Why is she selling the house?" "To get money to cure my eyes." "Sena, can you do me a favor?" "What?" "You must help me cure my eyes." "Can I cure your eyes?" "Am I a doctor?" "Do you remember what the stilt-walker said?" "With your goodwill you will become someone very special in this village." "Many people will come seeking you help." "That was just a joke." "Don't think I'm teasing you, kid!" "I would bet on this happening!" "It's not a joke, Sena." "It's the truth!" "I know that if you touch my eyes that I can see again." "Anula, are you crazy?" "I'm going to." "Then I'm going to jump in the river!" "Hold my eyes and tell them to see." "Anula, because you're my best friend..." "I'll do as you say." "So are you cured?" "If not now then later." "I know that for sure!" "This has become such a problem!" "Why is that?" "Did you ask for medicine?" "What do you mean?" "It's been two months and nothing's changed." "Traveling back and forth monthly to us poor folk means a lot." "Amazing that the doctor couldn't cure her." "Today the doctor said whatever happens, keep with the medication." "This too is a consequence of our fate!" "Mother, I can see!" "Anula, stay off the ledge!" "No mother I can see!" "The trees, the birds, the flowers -- I can see everything!" "Stop moving around and be still!" "Wait there while I get you!" "No, mother, I can do it by myself!" "Look at this!" "The kid's going to fall!" "Girl!" "Wait till I get there!" "I have to run and tell Sena that I can see now!" "Sena!" "Sena!" "Where is this blind girl running?" "I'm cured." "I can see now!" "What?" "!" "You can see?" "!" "Who cured you?" "!" "Didn't I tell you not to run!" "No, mother." "I'm cured." "I can see now!" "I can see your face clearly." "Here are your eyes." "Here's your nose." "Here's your ear." "Sena was the one who cured my eyes." "What?" "!" "Sena?" "!" "Yes, the stilt-walker's prophecy came true." "What's all this commotion!" "Sena, cured this girl's eyes!" "Sena, come here!" "Come here!" "I'm serious, Sena!" "Come here!" "Talk to him like a human being!" "What did you do?" "I didn't do anything, father." "Who's going to tell anyone that you did anything!" "All we want is to figure out if what Anula says is true or false." "So speak!" "Tongue-tied?" "Anula, tell us what the stilt-walker said." "He said Sena would be able to cure illnesses." "He said Sena's name would be known all over." "Sena touched my eyes and as it was said it all came true." "Sena, is that true?" "Talk, why don't you?" "Why are you scared?" "Just tell us what happened." "Yes, father, it's true." "The stilt-walker said so." "He said I'd be able to cure the ill in the future." "He said I had a special hand no one's seen before." "He said my hand was a very auspicious hand." "See didn't I tell you?" "Sena was the one who cured my eyes!" "Sena you're such a fortunate child!" "For curing my child's sickness I must bow to you." "Why are you bowing to me?" "!" "Get up!" "Get up!" "Anula can see now." "The word is that Sena can cure illnesses." "If you can cure illnesses like that then what's the use of a doctor." "How could anyone believe that stuff?" "Did you hear that Sena cured that child Anula's eyesight?" "Yes, Sena seems to have a magic hand!" "Whatever the word is, Sir is the one who's going to profit off this." "This morning he told me to bring back Sooty somehow." "Sena's story isn't just limited to this village." "It's spread all over the country." "Don't I know it." "Wherever I deliver mail that's all they can talk about." "Whatever anyone says this is a very elaborate hoax." "Don't tell me I didn't say it." "Because of this kid, this village is going to be cursed!" "This didn't happen in the old days who knows if it's true or not." "I don't believe that scoundrel like Sooty would have a son with such powers." "I'm here to tell you a very special message." "Even if you spend thousands of dollars..." "You'll never get a service like this." "But..." "We ask for a sizable fee but we don't force you to give anything." "another thing you have to believe in order for this to work." "so believe in this." "Anyone who wants to pay here's a till." "You can use this till." "But..." "We don't force your hand." "Okay, everyone be calm and just wait here for a second." "Pedro." "Use your rhetoric to fill that till somehow." "Okay, I'll take care of it." "What's the problem?" "Stop pushing each other, please!" "Form a line please." "Sir?" "What's up?" "Is the job done?" "It didn't go exactly as planned." "But a lot of sick people showed up." "A group of poor village folk!" "What could you get from them?" "The money we spent today is down drain." "Mr. Kumatheris is walking this way..." "I wonder why..." "Hello, how are you?" "Oh don't know, just killing time, sir." "Your son has become quite famous." "Here he is in the paper!" "Oh yes!" "What an honor it is for our village!" "Of course!" "Maybe Sena can cure my child." "Why not?" "!" "Your son and Sena are good friends." "That's true." "Sir, don't be afraid." "Your worries will be over." "It'll all work out." "Don't worry." "Sir, you don't need to ask twice." "Consider it as good as done!" "This isn't a matter of money." "Sena would just be happy to help." "Right, Sooty?" "Listen, sir." "One must do work that makes one happy!" "I've become known in this village for being a cheapskate!" "But I've spent a fortune on this child!" "Don't worry, money is not an factor here!" "Sir, don't worry, we'll take care of everything!" "It's important not be skeptical." "So can you organize a bill and bring it to me?" "Sure, sure." "Sure." "Then I'll be going." "Sure, goodbye." "Sooty!" "Now we've hit the jackpot!" "We'd be fools to let this go." "What do say?" "Will the kid comply?" "I'll get him to comply somehow." "Wow, that's beautiful!" "Who taught you how to sculpt?" "Say something!" "Who taught you this?" "I learned it at school!" "Really?" "How great that you're also learning handicrafting!" "Hey!" "If there's anything you want to learn." "I'll pay for it." "Hey father, stop feeding me lies and leave me alone!" "You're impossible to please, aren't you?" "!" "You know that Mr. Kumatheris' son is sick, right?" "You better get ready to go there!" "I don't want to!" "I'm not going anywhere and stop talking to me!" "Why are you trying to make a fool out of that child!" "Don't fall for your father's tricks!" "Hey!" "Stop pissing me off and mind your own business!" "This is my business!" "Don't go anywhere he says, you hear?" "!" "Listen, we've already accepted payment from Mr. Kumatheris." "So will you go away and let me do my job!" "What a shame!" "Such a respectable job you have!" "You've plastered this poor boy's face on posters!" "For horseplay!" "Do you even know what people are saying about us?" "!" "You deaf elephant!" "Hey, if you keep this up I'm going to kick you out of the house!" "We'll see about that!" "You've put up these silly posters all over the house!" "I'm not going to let you do anything you want!" "No more!" "I'm going to burn all of it!" "You swine!" "How much is there?" "Count it." "Ten twenty thirty forty fifty sixty seventy eighty ninety..." "Sir!" "...a hundred... a moment?" "We can count this later." "We'll talk." "Later, okay?" "We can talk later." " Then I'll be going" " Okay, see you later." "What's the rush?" "Something's happened..." "What?" "What's happened?" "My old lady coerced the kid into not coming." "What?" "!" "He said "No"!" "The kid who never gave us any issues before is saying "no" now?" "!" "That's what I'm saying, sir!" "He won't listen to a word I say!" "Hey!" "I'm the one who financed this!" "Don't piss me off!" "My money isn't for you to play with!" "I'm here working my ass off!" "There's no need to yell, sir." "There's some gossip in the village about our operation." "So let's do this very carefully." "Why fret?" "Okay, let's go." "I'll try talking to him." "Sir, listen, his mother isn't home today." "So let's try to butter up the child so we can get this job done." "Sena!" "Coming, father!" "Sir has something to say to you." "Why are you scared child?" "What's wrong with you?" "Sena's a good boy!" "We should give him a good gift, shouldn't we Sooty?" "Oh definitely we should!" "We'll give the man the best gift." "What's that kite you have in your hands?" "What cheap kite is this?" "I will make you a beautiful kite!" "Not that." "Wasn't there a little old bike at your store?" "Let's give the man that bike!" "Why an old bike?" "Let's get him a new one!" "Even better!" "Why aren't you speaking?" "Talk!" "Have you gone mute!" "I don't want to!" "What?" "!" "You don't want to?" "!" "You better watch out if you don't listen to me!" "Now, now, you don't have to hit him he'll come around." "Right?" "Why are you loitering?" "If you don't do as we say when we get there you'll have hell to pay!" "Hey kid stop causing trouble for everyone and just keep moving." "Why are you moving backwards?" "Let's go!" " Hello." " Hello." "So, are we ready?" "Yes, we've prepared everything." "Sooty, he seems to be in a lot of pain today." "I brought him out front for this." "Child?" "Hagis?" "Guess who's come here to visit?" "Sena!" "Now, son you must believe that you'll recover." "Right?" "Oh sure!" "They're best friends, aren't they?" "Did you hear that, sir?" "Sena came here because of this child." "He wouldn't do this for anyone else." "You have faith, don't you, son?" "Yes, father I believe Sena will cure me." "Okay, Sena, come here!" "Come here!" "What's wrong?" "!" "Come here!" "Sit here." "Now channeling the Gods keeping in mind that Hagis needs to get well just stroke him like this." "Perfect." "Now get down." "Child?" "Hagis?" "Sit up, so we can see." "Don't be afraid." "Don't be afraid." "Get up." "Turn your legs this way." "Don't be afraid." "You're well now." "Why are you afraid?" "Isn't it too early to exert himself?" "What are you talking about, sir?" "We need to walk him now." "Get down." "Don't be scared." "Good, there you go." "There you go." "Now walk without fear." "You're cured now." "Don't be scared." "You have to walk." "Walk and see." "Don't be scared." "Don't be scared." "You're well now." "Walk." "Why does he look so scared?" "Walk!" "Walk!" "Walk!" "Put your crutch aside." "Walk without fear." "Walk!" "Walk!" "Walk!" "Walk!" "Good!" "Good!" "Walk!" "Walk without fear!" "Walk without fear!" "Walk without fear!" "Walk!" "Walk!" "Good!" "Good!" "Walk!" "Don't be scared!" "Walk!" "Walk!" "Don't be scared!" "Walk without fear!" "Walk without fear!" "Walk!" "Walk!" "He fell!" "Hagis, do you hear me?" "What happened, son?" "!" "Say something!" "What's wrong?" "It's no use now, sir." "What's happened to him?" "Say something, son!" "Hey." "What?" "The boy looks dead!" "My son, wake up!" "Son!" "Son!" "Hey!" "What have you done to my son?" "!" "Hey, sir, it's good that we came to the cemetery." "Know why?" "If they have any suspicions they'll let it go once they see us here." "That's true." "In any case, are we scared of them?" "Hey, isn't that Sooty and Podi Mahaththaya?" "Sir has spotted us." "I wonder what he's saying." "Let him say anything!" "What's it to us?" "!" "After causing such a tragedy he has the nerve to show up here?" "Do you think I don't know that you tricked me?" "I know all about how you swindled me of my money!" "God's will strike you down for what you've done to his son!" "Why are you talking like this, sir?" "Shut your mouth!" "Why aren't you treating us fairly?" "It was your choice to have us treat your child!" "Treat?" "You tricked me, stole my money and even killed my child, didn't you?" "Don't slander us!" "Oh you're all about goodwill work aren't you?" "You sell drugs, brew illegal alcohol and gamble!" "You make interest off our money!" "Finally you claimed you could cure the ill and even killed my child, didn't you?" "We should cut you into pieces!" "Sir, we shouldn't have them anywhere near here!" "That's true!" "Hey!" "Hey!" "Sir!" "We shouldn't fight." "I'll teach them a good lesson!" "If you come back to this village again, you'll be whipped!" "Get out!" "Get out!" "Repugnant dogs!" "My paddy field is all dried up." "Dead." "Like hay." "The mud has become dust." "What action of fate has caused this drought?" "Us poor people live off this grain." "Our families depend on these fields." "Are you going to school?" "You should be in jail not school!" "Piyasena?" "We get our exam scores today, right?" "Here comes the scoundrel!" "Watch your step!" "Don't touch me!" "Get out, you murderer!" "Ah Karthina?" "Yes." "Sooty has skipped town." "Don't tell me about that, headmaster." "You know what type of person he is." "Let me give you some advice." "In a few days take Sena and leave this village." "Or else you'll be in a world of trouble." "Why's that, headmaster?" "The village seems to think that a demon has possessed your child." "My child?" "It's them the demon has possessed!" "I'll never leave this village!" "If I can someday I'll prove my son's innocence!" "It's then that their eyes will be opened!" "Let's go!" "Go!" "Anula!" "It's been a long time, Sena!" "Yes, Anula." "We've had to hear the scoldings of everyone in the village." "We've been beaten." "What can we do?" "Why's that?" "No one talks to me at school." "They run when they see me." "Are you same, Anula?" "Would I do that, Sena?" "Anula!" "Who are you talking to?" "Mother, Sena's here." "Sena?" "Why did you come here, Sena?" "To play with Anula." "Don't you come play with her." "Get out!" "Get out!" "From now on stay away from here!" "Let's go!" "Can't you see that no one talks to that possessed scoundrel of a boy!" "I won't tell you again!" "Get inside!" "Why do you say that, mother?" "Isn't Sena the one who cured my eyes?" "Don't be cheeky!" "Get inside!" "Because of this kid the Gods are scolding us!" "You work well beyond your years, isn't that so?" "We're going to torture you!" "Mother!" "Sena!" "Sena!" "Sena!" "Sena!" "What happened?" "You're bleeding!" "Who hit you?" "!" "Tell me who hit you?" "!" "I don't know, mother!" "Someone hit me with a rock!" "Us healers have come for a good reason." "Our village has been cursed!" "It's true." "Everyone knows of the tragedy that occurred!" "I think Sena is possessed by a demon." "I think the boy's been possessed by the worst demon." "When we chase him away from this village it'll be good for everyone." "Then why delay it?" "I'm even ready today." "The other work is up to you, sir, and you all." "How are we going to get the kid?" "Let me worry about that, okay?" "I'll bring him by his neck if I have to!" "Then let's start tonight." "Open the door!" "Open the door!" "Open it!" "Open the door!" "Open the door or we'll burn the house down!" "Open the door!" "If you don't, we'll break it down!" "What have we done to wrong you?" "!" "To warrant this harassment!" "What?" "What your husband and son have done is more than enough!" "We should torture these types!" "We ought to chase you away with fire for what you've done!" "Where's the kid?" "!" "Call him out!" "There's nothing wrong with my child for him to be exorcised!" "I'm not taking him anywhere!" "Drag him out!" "Mother!" "Let him go!" "Let him go!" "Don't take my child!" "Don't take him!" "Oh God!" "Can't the Gods see the horrible thing that's happening!" "Mother!" "Mother, I don't want to do this!" "Save me, Mother!" "Mother!" "Mother!" "We've prepared this exorcism for this child who is possessed and the village who suffers because of this." "...so everybody get ready let's begin..." "There's nothing more we can do." "What do you have to say about the kid?" "There's nothing wrong with this kid." "Nothing wrong?" "If you can't fix him, I will!" "Mother!" "Mother!" "What have we done?" "Sena!" "Sena!" "Mother!" "Why are you crying now, son?" "Don't cry." "Don't cry, son." "Don't cry." "The End."