"Barakat Films proudly thank" "Governor of Cairo," "Interior Ministry's public affairs," "Cairo University's administration," "Hospitals, Department of Tourism, police officers and soldiers for their efforts and cooperation that made this movie both realistic and brilliant" "Barakat Films present" "A MAN IN OUR HOUSE" "Zebeida Tharwat" "Omar Sharif" "and Rushdi Abaza" "Story by:" "Ihsan Abdel Qudus" "Screenplay:" "Youssef Issa Barakat" "Dialogue:" "Youssef Issa" "Editing:" "Fathy Qassem" "Music Score:" "Fouad El-Zahry" "Cinematography:" "Wadid Serry" "Directed by:" "Barakat" "Before the revolution miraculously happened" "Egypt suffered 70 oppressive years of imperialism" "Imperialism placed their agents in authority" "It managed to separate Egyptians into factions competing to reign" "fighting each other and ignoring the common enemy" "Despair nearly crawled into the hearts of the most patriotic" "If not for Egyptians' belief in the right to liberty and life" "At that time, despite the stark darkness dawn was around the corner" "The spark of freedom soared" "Souls, hearts and blood were at boiling point" "We won't stand for those who sell their land to foes" "We won't stand for traitors.." "for iniquity.. for persecution" " Down with traitors" " Down with traitors" "We want our freedom.. our pride" "We will allow nobody to sell out this land or our pride" "We will let no one ravish that right" "The right of the public, death to their enemies.. all enemies" " Death to people's enemies" " Death to people's enemies" " Down with the complicit throne" " Down with the complicit throne" " To Abdeen" " To Abdeen" "Well, Pasha, how long will the chaos continue?" "Your majesty, no need to worry" "As always they'll end up breaking few lamps and burning some trams" "But I won't accept cries against the throne" "I assure you there will be no more cries" "Hello, Pasha.. good morning, your excellency" "It's El-Dabagh, one moment, sir" "Hamam bey, His excellency is on the phone" "Yes, your excellency.." "We know the protest march is big and we've taken precautions" "It's El-Dabagh." "Has the protest gone downtown?" "Which direction?" " As you say, sir" " Abbass Bridge?" "OK" "As you say, sir" "The Pasha wishes the protest not to move downtown at any cost" "I'll give orders to block passing students" "That won't do.. he thinks they've crossed the line" "He wants you to lead missions and teach them a memorable lesson" "In half an hour when they reach the bridge I'll be waiting" "Down with traitors, down with traitors" "Death to the people's foes Death to the people's foes" "Down with traitors Down with traitors" "Spread the officers properly" " Aye-aye, sir" " Alright" "Seal the bridge" " Fire" " Fire in the air" "Aim at the protestors" " What are you waiting for?" " I can't, sir" "Report to the office" "Aim at the protestors" "Fire" "Run.. run" "Ibrahim, Mahmoud is drowning" "Ibrahim, tell mum and dad not to be upset.." "long live Egypt" "University Closed and Parliament Dissolved" "No one can stop that man" "Whenever patriotism surges, they find a million ways to silence it" "We have no choice but our old activities" "What use were they?" "We killed many English officers" "Each one was replaced by ten" "Who deserves death?" "An English soldier serving his country, or an Egyptian agent betraying his?" "As long as Abdel Rehim Pasha and similar spies feel they can get away with treachery" "Egypt will never be liberated" "What do you mean?" "You know" "I wish I had another way" "I kiss my dear mother's hands and beg her to pray for me" "I am about to do what my conscience dictates for Egypt" "and for every Egyptian mother who wishes to have free children not slaves" "God bless you for your son, Ibrahim" "If anything happens, give this to my dad" "God be with you" "Police and detectives are all over" "We didn't think they'd be so many at a tea party" " Well, Ibrahim?" " We must carry out" "Here's the ID card.. you're Adel Hussein, a photographer in Watan" "He's arrived" "Keep the engine running" "If you see I can't escape.." "don't wait" " God be with you" " God be with you" "Be ready" "Prime Minister Assassinated" "Accused Ibrahim Hamdy Arrested" "Prime Minister Assassinated" "Extra!" "Extra!" "Prime Minister Assassinated" "Newspaper vendor" "Prime Minister Assassinated" "Read all about it Prime Minister Assassinated" "Where did you get the gun?" "Speak" "So you won't speak?" "You'd better speak up" "Talk!" "Stop it, you guys" "What do you think you're doing?" "What nonsense!" "I won't have you strike him again" " Is that clear?" " Yes, sir" "Get him a glass of water and a chair" "Rubbish!" "Dismissed, everyone get back to his work" "Utter nonsense!" "I'm sorry, Mr. Ibrahim for what happened.. so sorry" "I give you my word of honor it will never happen again" "On one condition" "Don't be headstrong" "We can dispense with all violence" "What do you think we want?" "It's really simple" "Your accomplices' names" "Do you know who I am?" "I know you well" "Then you also know I don't lack the means to make you speak" "But, I'm all for gentle persuasion" "We'd better talk gently" "I've no accomplices" "I can't guess whom you're protecting" "These guys put you in deep trouble and got off scot-free" "Listen, you'd better follow my advice" "It's just a word.. it will spare you the rope" "Still no use?" "Awfully headstrong" "Let me tell you, dear" "You'll speak one way or another" "We crush stubborn heads around here" "For three days now, no word of Ibrahim" "We can't just sit still We must do something" "Don't worry." "Nashed Salib is due any minute now" "He's sure to bring news this time" "It's him" " Well?" " He's at Kasr El-Eini hospital" "Is he okay?" "Transferred 4 days ago" "I made friends with the attendant who put me at ease" "Couldn't you see him?" "I will tomorrow" "He sent me a letter with the attendant" "" Dear friends, don't worry I'm fine" "I was transferred to Kasr El-Eini after severe beatings" "I am getting well, thank God" "I'm well-treated here and have made good friends with the officer guarding me" "He's a decent young man, no less patriotic than myself though his duty differs" "We generally try to kill time together" "I'm officially incarcerated" "He, by force of profession, is jailed with me"" " The injection, sir" " Excuse me" " And the game?" " I'll be right back" "Listen, I brought you a gun and money" "It'll come in handy if you escape" " How are conditions?" " It's impossible now" "Having observed their ways, I see Ramadan as a good chance" " How will you escape?" " Don't know." "Depends." "Where will you go?" "I have no idea" "I'll pick an unsuspected home and contact you" "Be careful, Ibrahim." "All our homes are under surveillance" "Get well soon" "Many happy returns, Ezzat" "Same to you." "You'll soon fast and we can eat together" " I need to go to the bathroom" " OK, go" "Who are you, sir?" "Is Mohie in, please?" "Who shall I say it is?" "I'm sorry.. can I wait inside?" "Tell him it's Ibrahim Hamdy" "One moment." "Let me see" "Who is it, Nawal?" "Nawal, who was at the door?" " Ibrahim" " Ibrahim who?" "Ibrahim.." "What's got into you?" "Speak up." "Ibrahim who?" " Ibrahim Hamdy" " No way" "He's in jail" "Maybe it's another Ibrahim Hamdy." "How can you tell?" "No, it's he." "I recognized him by his picture" "What could the guy want?" " Why is he here?" " He asked for Mohie" "What could he possibly want?" "He never asked me for anything" "Son, it's best if you go see what he wants" " Shall I come with you, Mohie?" " No, you stay here" "My apologies, Mohie." "I know I've disturbed you" "All I want is a word, after which you can decide" "Go ahead" "I broke out of jail 45 minutes ago so police won't start searching for at least an hour" "I have it worked out." "I've come to hide here" "Mohie, I chose you in particular as you're uninvolved in politics" "I won't need to stay more than 4 or 5 days maybe less, till I contact my friends and carry out the plan" "I have to know now if you'll accept me" "What do you say?" "Well, I can't really say" "If it were up to me, I wouldn't hesitate" "But I don't live alone, I must consult my dad first" "Ask him and if he says no I'll leave instantly" " It's he.." "Ibrahim Hamdy" " What does he want?" "He escaped and wants to hide here" "Escaped?" "How'd he do that?" "And why us specifically?" "Because I have no political involvements" "Police will never think of looking here" "But, son, what if police are already on his trail?" " Maybe the house is surrounded" " Oh, my!" "Police?" "!" "I can see nobody" "He wants our decision fast" "If we refuse to take him in, he'll leave immediately" " Well, dad?" " How did he escape?" "He just did, will you cross-examine him?" "I believe I'd better see him myself." "Come with me" "My dad" "Sorry, sir." "I couldn't help it" "Does anyone know you escaped?" "Three friends knew I would but not when or how" "So nobody saw you coming here?" "No" "Where will you go when you leave now?" "I don't know" "I'll go to one of those three till I find a way" "But their homes must be watched" "Yes, but I've no choice" "Neither have we" "We've no political involvements" "At your age, I never marched in protest" "Now, after all this time, having grown this old and being in charge of a family, how could I harbor a..?" "I'm sorry" "What can I do?" "I made him go" "How could I accept?" "Poor thing." "I wonder how his mother is faring" "An atheist would pity him" "Can't someone control these kids?" "What right have they to barge into our homes?" "Right, Um Mohie?" "I hardly know.. but to tell the truth," " he's no common criminal" " Right, mum" "They just tricked him with politics" "But it's none of our business" "They didn't trick him" "How can we be Egyptians and stay out?" "How nice!" "Now you're into politics too" " Has he left the building yet?" " Not yet" "I can't imagine accepting him in my home" "He's.. he's.." " Go call him back, Mohie" " Yes, dad" "Ibrahim, dad accepts that you stay with us" " I am speechless" " God forbid, son" "You're just like Mohie" "But your role and his differ" "Come in, son" "My daughter, Nawal" "My other daughter, Samia" "Come in, son.. welcome" "Be seated" " How are you, son?" " Fine thanks" "I wonder how your mother is faring" "She must be so worried.." "God help her" "A mother alone gets worried" "Does she know where you are?" "No" "Tell me your address and I'll go comfort her" "Thanks.. but the home is always under surveillance" "Mr. Ibrahim will spend a few days here, without anyone's knowledge" "What if.. someone visits?" "It's best to lock the door and pretend to be gone" "Is that reasonable?" "How will we eat?" "How will dad go to work?" "I believe it best to carry on as usual to avoid suspicion" "If someone drops in we can hide Mr. Ibrahim anywhere" "That's what I think too.." "leave it to chance" "Go make a cup of coffee for Mr. Ibrahim, Nawal" "Yes, mother" "How do you like it?" "Little sugar, please" " By the way" " What?" " We forgot about Saneya" " You're right" "Her presence is dangerous and she mustn't know" "Yes, she's a chatterbox" "We have only one choice" "I must pick a fight and call the janitor to send her home" "How cruel, Nawal.." "have some mercy" "It seems that's the only way" "Go to her in the kitchen" " Hey, Saneya" " Yes, ma'am" "Too deaf to hear me?" "I hear you.. what's wrong?" "And you're answering back insolently after what you did?" "Why?" "What have I done?" "You were singing?" "Can you deny it?" "No, what's wrong with that?" "Everything.. you forgot it's Ramadan" "I've sung since Ramadan started, you said nothing" "You forgot your voice is ugly.. how can you sing?" "Singing with an ugly voice in Ramadan is a sin" "I didn't know.." "I'll shut up" "You think shutting up will make me forgive you?" " Haven't done the dishes yet?" " I'm on it" "No one will let you finish" "Did you forget you broke the teapot two days ago?" "How can you sing when you broke the teapot two days ago?" "You're going home" "Please, don't lady.." "I did nothing" "You'll still go home.." "get your clothes" "Please, have mercy, lady" "To see her weeping you'd think someone died" "So Saneya lost her livelihood out of my presence" "Not to worry.. in a few days we'll bring her back" "Here you are" " Tell me son, I have a question" " Go ahead" "Why did you kill Abdel Rehim Pasha?" "I disapprove murder and assassinations" "They are extremist patriotism." "My principles oppose this" "But I'd like to hear your view" "Abdel Rehim Shukry was an agent" "A traitor.. he served the British at our expense" "You should have let the government handle him" "He was the government" "The people judged him to be a traitor.." "I executed" "If it were up to me, I would.." "To serve your country, don't consider personal matters" "I had to forget myself, which I did" "Ladies and gentlemen, an important announcement" "We received this item from the interior ministry" "Ibrahim Hamdy, prime culprit in Abdel Rehim Shukry's assassination managed this evening to flee Kasr El-Eini hospital" "The minister of interior has set a reward of 5000 pounds for anyone who arrests him or provides information to arrest him" "The military governor also ordered the punishment of all who aid him or withhold information by imprisonment for no more than 3 years" "Here is the exact wording of the order" "Excuse me.." "Turn it off" "Did the news upset you?" "I didn't know I was so precious" "My presence anywhere is nothing but trouble" "I believe it's best I leave" "Do you think after dad took you in, he'll fear such news?" "No, but I know quite well what the order means" "It has only one meaning" "None of them knows where you are" "I brought you one of dad's galabeyas" "I don't think Mohie's are your size" " Goodnight" " Goodnight" "The investigation we conducted with the guard and the attendant yielded no result" "That's not to say we will be defeated by a criminal" "Our news item is already working" "We got three signals" "One saying he was seen getting out of a cab in Kasr El-Eini St." "The second came moments later in Garden City" "The third is in Heliopolis Leave it for now" "The first two are more likely to be true" "I believe we should control surveillance in this area" "Hussein, Abdel Latif.. do what's necessary" "Set more detectives, ask for as many additional forces you need" "We must keep 24-hour surveillance over this area" "Who?" "Are you up, Mr. Ibrahim?" "Yes" "Come in" " Morning" " Morning.. where's Mohie?" "He went to university" "How?" "I had to see him before he went" "I had something to tell him" "We held a conference and dad decided to let you rest" "I couldn't sleep on such a night" "You were sleeping, but not snoring" "I was really tired." "But I had to see him before he left" " Now we've lost a day" " Many days to come" " Want to wash your face?" " Thanks" "This way" "Samia is a lazybones" "She roams from room to room and changes only when dad's back" "Good morning, son How did you sleep?" " Fine thanks" " Come along" "Hurry, Samia.. nothing's been done in the kitchen" "Oh, mum.. what'll I do?" "It's early yet" "Now you value Saneya" "She did all the housework and you just nagged" "Hurry up" " Nawal" " Yes" " Come help me prepare breakfast" " Yes, mother" "Aren't you fasting today, Zaher Effendi?" "God forgive me.." "I hardly know what's come over me" " Hi, Mohie" " Hi, Nawal" " Hi, Mohie" " How are you now, Ibrahim?" "Tell me, how's everything?" "The talk of the university today was the reward" " What do they say?" " Jokes" "Your dad's probably out looking for Ibrahim Hamdy to hand him to police and get 5000 pounds" "One of my friends asked" "If Ibrahim hands himself in, is he legally entitled to the reward?" "If you promise me 5000 pounds I'd hand myself in" "Mohie, did you see Fahmy Abdel Aziz?" "No, he may have been at the restaurant." "I never go" " Did you want something?" " I need you to contact him" "But I don't know him and never spoke to him" "They may suspect me if I speak to him" "I can give you a paper for him" "How do I deliver it?" "Pretend to be giving him a notebook.. put it inside" "Then?" "He'll handle everything.." "not to worry" "Sorry to trouble you, but I must leave as soon as I can" "I saw your dad today coming out of his work" "I was going to greet him" "He seems to be carrying a load" "By now he's used to it" "A father, no matter what, is a father and hates to see his son's future go to waste" "That radio announcement is enough" "It makes your position worse" "Lots of evil people around, 5000 pounds is no small amount" " You must take precautions" " God preserve me" "Lord, to You I fasted, and by You I break my fast.. go ahead" "Tell me if you like the Moussaka." "I cooked it" "What?" "You cooked it?" "You call peeling eggplants cooking it?" "Who could that be?" "God protect us" "Let's not answer it" "How come?" "The janitor knows we're in and the lights are on" "Maybe it's Ali, the janitor" "Or Saneya's mother here to beg forgiveness" "Are we going to let the bell ring and keep guessing?" "One of you open the peep-door and see who it is" "If it's a stranger, pretend the door's locked and we'll act" "You go, Nawal" "I'll come with you" "Wait here, mum" " Who is it?" " Abdel Hamid" "What's with you?" "Am I in time for Iftar?" "One moment.." "The door's locked and I can't find the key" "Key?" "!" " It's cousin Abdel Hamid" " Abdel Hamid?" "!" "God help us" "Please, help us, God" " Who is it?" " Your nephew, Abdel Hamid" " Goodness gracious!" " Where can I hide?" "I've no idea.. he enters every room" "Hide in the balcony and we'll lock you out till he leaves" "What of the neighbors?" "Is there no place to hide?" "Go in the guestroom and hide behind the curtain" "Our room is the only one he doesn't enter" "Great idea.. hide him there" "Open the door, Samia" " No way, I can't stand him" " I'll go" " Why are you so afraid of him?" " He's an uneducated lowlife" " What does he do?" " Works in a company" "For a year he's begged to marry Samia" "In his dreams.. hide here" "Mohie, do you lock the door when you're in?" "Ever since Saneya left, mum's locked it after Iftar" "You haven't eaten yet.. evening, uncle" " How are you, Abdel Hamid?" " Fine, I kiss your hand, auntie" "Did you invite someone to Iftar?" " Not at all, sit by me" " Thanks, uncle" "I just added a plate for you" "Well done, cousin, bless you" "What's the matter with you?" "What?" "We're fine" "You look gloomy.." "Mohie is very pale" "He wears himself out studying day and night" "He'll graduate and have a certificate" "I know certificates are good but we're in the age of cleverness" "One must grab opportunities" "I have three additional jobs" "I eat, then go to market and do my rounds, 2, 3, 5 times" "By end of month, I have 50 certificates from the National Bank" " How smart!" " True, cousin" "What happened to the cat?" "She must be hungry.. we'll feed her" "But she seems locked in" "We locked her in" "Tasty Moussaka." "You made it, right?" " No, I did" " Well done, Samia" "Lovely meal" "Let's have coffee in the guestroom" " May I wash my hands?" " Sure, I'll come with you" "Here, son" " Here, son" " Won't you wash your hands?" "Yesterday, on my way out, I met a friend who told me a story.." "Where's Samia gone?" "Samia" " I'll see you later, cousin" " Bye" "What's wrong, guys?" "What happened, Nawal?" " Abdel Hamid saw Ibrahim" " Oh my God!" "Think he'd hand me in?" "I don't know" "Would his manners permit?" "He has no manners" "What do you expect from a failure at high school?" "No one knows how he lives or where he gets money" "I heard he's marrying Samia.." "Nawal told me" "He asked for her hand last year No one accepted" "He may be my cousin, but none of us trust him" " He'd sell you for 5000 pounds?" " For five piasters" " I think not" " Why?" "Simple.. he loves Samia" "He'll try to sell me out alone" "Hand me to the police without handing any of you in" "How?" "Abdel Hamid is now waiting for me to leave" "As soon as I leave he'll follow me and report it to police without mentioning you at all" "If you don't believe me, look out the window" "He'll be hiding up the road" "What if you don't go out?" "He'll wait.. tomorrow, the next day" "So as long as you're with us he won't report it?" "Certainly not" "We must lead him to think I'm staying for long" "Then I must leave at the first chance without him knowing or following me" "Why are you crying?" "It's not fair!" "What has he done?" "You mean what've we done?" "He's the murderer" "You have the heart to say murderer?" "Did he murder for money, or for his nation?" "Listen, Nawal.. since Ibrahim came here, you've been strange" "Tell me what's going on" "I don't know.. just leave me alone" "Nawal, don't think of Ibrahim" "He has no future" "The minister of interior has set a reward of 5000 pounds for anyone who arrests him or provides information" "The military governor also ordered the punishment of all who aid him or withhold information by imprisonment.." "You've been talking for an hour and I don't understand" "Patience, uncle" "I mean after I witnessed proof of your patriotism" "I would be proud if you'd let me marry Samia" "What if I say no.. you asked before" "I know, uncle.. but now things are different" "I don't see Samia only as my cousin" "I see her now as.. daughter of the best patriot" "If you refuse, it'll be a shock.." "a very big shock" "I never thought you'd ask her hand in these circumstances" "Are you blaming me for loving my cousin?" "I don't own thousands, but I have many opportunities" "One might come across an opportunity to get.." "one, two, five thousand pounds" "No need for such talk" "You're my nephew and Samia is your cousin" " I'll give you an answer" " When?" "Tonight after Iftar?" "If you wish" " Anything upsetting you?" " Not at all" "Do you want nothing?" "I want to laugh.. to laugh" "You'll laugh a lot soon, Ibrahim" "I just remembered I haven't laughed in over a year" "I think I'm hungry for laughs" " Shall I tell you a joke?" " I wish" "There was once a man.." "once there was.." "Once a man who never laughs went to people who laugh" " and they stopped laughing" " What nonsense?" "Isn't that the truth?" "What's your fault?" "Why should you live in fear of guests - and stay up worrying?" "All because of me.. a burden who forced himself on you" "For the first time, I'm a burden" "I never visited any relatives" "You're no guest.. you did your duty as did we" "Dad may seem worried, but deep down he's pleased" "Pleased to have the chance to serve you" "Don't fool yourself" "All those like us and around us know no happiness" "I know that before I came here your life was all laughs" "Now all I want is to leave" "The sooner the better" "And you'll laugh like before, though I won't be here to see" "Think we'll be happy when you leave?" " What's wrong, Mohie?" " What?" "You look lost, looking for someone?" " No.." "I'm a bit surprised" " Why?" "Fahmy Abdel Aziz is missing today" "Didn't you know?" "They arrested him" "That's what I feared" " When did it happen?" " Dawn yesterday" "He's accused of aiding your escape" "They arrest any suspect.." "what'll we do?" " Rethink things" " We must think fast" "The whole country is on alert Police search everywhere" " Where's your mum?" " In the kitchen" "Taheya.." "Taheya" " What's the matter?" " What I feared happened" "What happened?" "Abdel Hamid came to my office" " What does he want?" " To marry Samia" "Marry Samia?" "What did you say?" "I couldn't breathe" "No way.. that's impossible" "Her marriage is my first joy" "We wouldn't accept the doctor, now you'd accept that punk?" "Taheya, wise up and hear me He's threatening me" " If we refuse, he'll report us.." " Let him" "I can't throw my daughter away Got it?" "Taheya, I said wise up" "You know Abdel Hamid's manners" "We must use diplomacy" "Damn politics and the day we heard of it" "I haven't finished yet.." "hear me out" "We'll humor him and say we accept his proposal" "When Ibrahim's presence is no longer a threat we refuse" "I can't stand him." "Threat or no threat, I won't do it" "If you can't stand him for an hour, I can't for a minute, but what am I to do?" "I can't help it?" "I promise he'll never marry you" "Do what you like" "Do you think Abdel Hamid will fall for it?" "I don't know, son" "I do all I can" " Mohie" " Yes, dad" "No need to tell Ibrahim about this marriage" "Tell him Abdel Hamid is here tonight to meet him" " Let him prepare" " Okay" " Has he contacted friends?" " Not yet" "God help us all!" " Here to meet me?" " Yes, he wants to be introduced" "Dad thinks you should see him" "So do I" "Let him share our fear" "Fear, fear, fear.. that word controls this home" " How can we be rid of it?" " I'll tell you" "There's someone we can contact" " Who?" " Fathy El-Meligy" "I can go to him" " Someone else must" " Like who?" "Nawal" "My sister?" "!" "She can't be part of such things.." "I'm enough" "Police may be watching him and if you go, they'll watch you" "But she can go as his sister's friend" "I can't let a girl go meet strange men" "She'll go amid his family" "She won't say her name or where I am" "Still.. even if I accept, dad won't" "He doesn't have to know.." "This is my second day here" "But I can sense you won't stand me here for long" "I have no other way" "When should she go?" "Now.. your dad's sleeping, she can be back by Iftar" "Skip Al-Azhar Square, go into Ismail Street" "After 200 meters, on the curb is No. 15" "If a stranger opens the door say you're a colleague" " Yes, but" " Scared?" "Not at all, but what'll I say to mum?" "Say you're going to a friend" "She'll refuse" "Say you must go to her, before she comes here" " Good idea.. what's his name?" " Fathy El-Meligy" "Take care, Nawal" "Don't be rash" "If you feel you're watched come back right away" "You must return before dad's up" "Alright" " Yes?" " Is Mr. Fathy in?" " Who shall I say?" " A colleague" "Come in" " Who?" " A lady wants you" "Okay" "Good evening" " Are you Fathy El-Meligy?" " Yes, may I help you?" " I was sent by Ibrahim" " Ibrahim who?" " Ibrahim Hamdy" " Ibrahim Hamdy?" "I've heard that name before" "Oh, yes." "His name is all over the papers" "He's wanted by police" " You mean him?" " Yes, him" " He sent you?" " Yes" "Sorry, Miss.. there must be a mistake." "I don't know him" "Please, believe me.. it's a matter of life or death to him" "I came with a sign" "Show me your hand.. the right one" "An English soldier gave you this" "He would have killed you if not for Ibrahim, right?" "Ibrahim must love you a lot to tell you such a story" " Is he a relative?" " No, acquaintance" "Where is he?" " I mean to say is he alright?" " He's fine" " He wants an officer's uniform" " Officer's uniform?" "She's very late.." "I wish I never sent her" "I wish I didn't accept" "Nawal is not like other girls" "Dad made her stay home before graduating school" "I'm scared for her" "So am I. If I knew any danger was involved I wouldn't send her" "Open the door for her" " Did you find him?" " Yes" " What did he say?" " He'll bring it tomorrow noon" "Where?" "At the bridge, by the cigarette kiosk" "He'll drop it by me" "What?" "She can't meet them in the streets" "I won't allow for it" "That's enough, Ibrahim" " I'll go get the uniform" " He'll give it to me and leave" "My sister can't meet a man in the street" "If you had a sister, would you ask her to do it?" "I may have no sisters but since I came here I've wanted to be your brother" " Nawal" " Yes, mum" " Where are you?" " Here" "What's keeping you busy?" "You're back, right?" "Yes" "Go take off your shoes and stockings and come" "Your sister is upset and won't help with a thing" "Alright" "What is it?" "Nothing.. where were you this late?" "At Fawzeya's." "I visited her to avoid her coming" "No kidding, fooling me?" "Where else would I be?" "I don't know anything that's going on any more" "What's upsetting you?" "Nothing.. you stick to Ibrahim" "Upset, indeed!" "I'm happy, very happy" "You're in love with a man awaiting the gallows and I'm going to marry a punk with no education" "Samia, I think you love Abdel Hamid like you used to" "If you think so, you're wrong" "What then?" "Dad swore you wouldn't marry him" "Leave me alone, Nawal, I want to be alone" "Samia, you've had nothing to eat" "I'm full" " Have dessert, then" " I've no appetite" "That's probably Abdel Hamid" "I don't want to see his face" "You answer the door, Nawal I'll take coffee in the guestroom" " Won't we go?" " Wait till dad calls us" " Why didn't you lock the door?" " Come in" " Have you eaten?" " Yes, thanks" " Dad's in the guestroom" " Thanks" " How are you, Mohie?" " Hi" " Come, son" " How are you, uncle?" "I can't meet him.. tell dad so He can kill me" "Wise up.. you're taking it too much to heart" "Go brush your hair" "Or rather leave it disheveled He may change his mind" "Nawal, go make syrup for your cousin, or give him poison" "Yes, mum" "Did you tell her?" " Yes, son" " What did she say?" "In such situations, girls say nothing" "Silence means approval.. since we all agree, the sooner the better" "Meaning?" " Let's get engaged tomorrow" " Tomorrow?" "And get married too" "Yes, son, but.. we need to prepare" " Syrup, candy, guest-lists" " I'm willing" "You keep saying you're bright and observant" "True, uncle" "Don't you think we can't have such things in Ibrahim's presence?" "Oh, yeah" "Where is he, by the way?" "I'd like to have the honor of greeting him" " Call them, Nawal" " Alright" " Here, son" " Thanks, uncle" "When will Mr. Ibrahim leave?" "Who knows?" "I'll go get my paper" "Go ahead, uncle" " What is it?" " I came to breathe a moment" "He's so dull" "Hello, hello" "I'm glad to meet the big hero who saved us from traitors" " Be seated.. hello" " Pleasure to meet you" "Pleasure's all mine" "Consider me like Mohie from now on" "Tell me anything you need, and I'd bend over backwards to get it" " Thanks" " Your welcome" "Who would believe you were hiding here?" "I myself, after seeing you in person, couldn't believe it" "What nonsense?" "Talk of something else" "Yes, uncle" " How's the country?" " Rotten" "They sold the country to the British" "One hardly knows what to do" "I wish I'd find some gallant men like me to take action" "If only you'd condescend and let me help you, I'd do much" "Wow!" "Since when all the patriotism?" "Mohie, you don't know me well." "Keep silent" "As I said, Mr. Ibrahim, I'd love to be your right arm" "Now and later, even when you leave" " By the way, when do you leave?" " In two weeks' time" " Two weeks?" " When all is calm" "Anyway, I'm always at your service" " I believe you." "I do need help" " Anything" " Do you know any police?" " Why?" "I'd like to ask about friends and see if they were arrested" "I've a friend at the governorate Who shall I ask for?" "Abdel Hamid's not into that" "Why interfere?" "I want to ask about Mohamed El-Mortada and Samir Ayoub" "Mohamed El-Mortada and Samir Ayoub" "Soon I'll get you their 'noose'" " I mean news" " I get it" "I'll rely on you to do me a couple of favors these two weeks" "Just don't show too much interest when you ask" "Ask him subtly" "Take 2 days or 3, or 4, just don't look suspicious" "No worries" " Excuse me?" " Where to?" "I'm going to drink" " What have you done?" " I must get his trust" "But he might go report your friends" " It won't matter" " How come?" "I have no such friends" " Where's Samia?" " In her room" "How are you, cousin?" "Why aren't you with us?" "Strange!" "Why are you grim?" "Leave me alone" " Why so upset?" " Stay away or I'll call dad" "Did he tell you?" "I wish he hadn't" "Why, Samia?" "Isn't this what we always wanted and planned?" "What changed you?" "Remember when I used to get you biscuits and we ate together?" "Now I'll get you a home where we'll eat together" "You stole the biscuits from the ice-cream man" "Fromwhomwillyou steal the home?" "Hey, watch your tongue" "I don't blame you" "I know you're not the one talking but your family who were unfair to us all" "No one was unfair to you" "You spent 3 years frequenting cabarets till you lost the degree" "Not the degrees again!" "I'll study all over again and get a million degrees" " On one condition" " What?" "Study with me and recite each lesson" "Stay away from me, jerk" "If I were a jerk, I'd have 5000 pounds in my pocket" "A little phone call to Hamam Bey and I'd have 5000 National Bank certificates" " And send us to jail?" " That's if I were a jerk" "I believe you're a gallant hero.. now go" " Samia" " Leave me alone" "You can't force me" "Samia, please smile.." "laugh just once" "Alright, I'm smiling.. now go" "I will.. shall I see you tomorrow?" "I don't want to see you tomorrow or any other day" "You'll see me every day" "" I don't want to see you tomorrow or any other day"" "though you love him" "You're such a pest" "Suhur (Pre-fasting meal)" "Wake up, fasting ones, praise the Lord" "Ibrahim.. wake up for Suhur" " I'm not asleep" " Neither was I" "Why?" "I was thinking of Abdel Hamid and your escape and what you said of Fathy El-Meligy" "I agree that Nawal go to get the uniform" "Tell Ibrahim I'll await him after Iftar" "Did mum notice my absence?" "She thinks you're still in the bathroom" "The uniform" "I can't thank you enough" "Fathy says the car will be ready tonight" "Thanks" "Where will you go?" "I don't know" "How will I get news of you?" "If I'm caught, you'll read it" "Nawal" "Today as the Iftar canon strikes I'll be a lieutenant" "Today?" "Yes" "If you're not sure of this, don't do it" "Stay with us till you're sure" "One or two more days won't hurt" "Thanks, Mohie, but I'd better leave.." "I assure you I'll never forget the days I spent here" "You saved my life and I'll never forget that" "We just want you to be reassured and reassure us" "I'll never be reassured nor reassure anyone" "What I ask you is that you don't tell dad till the last moment" "Let everything be natural so he can sleep" "Nawal, Ibrahim wants a favor" "Yes, Ibrahim" "Can I ask a favor?" "The uniform you got has a tear Can you mend it?" "It's an officer's suit, and mustn't have a tear" "Where is it?" "Why, Nawal?" "You don't care.. what do you care?" "How can I not care?" "Nothing counts to me like you do" "If you cared, you wouldn't leave without saying where you're going" "How can I be reassured?" "I think you fear me" "Me?" "I fear for you" "I fear for you all My life is full of peril" "Before I knew you I was a different man.." "I had no fear" "Since I set foot in this house since I knew you, I've been afraid" "Afraid for you of my future and the troubles I cause" "It's bad enough you put up with so much these days" "I care not for danger, but I must be reassured about you" "You may need something from me" "I got you the uniform and may be able to get other things" "I swear I don't know where I'll go when I leave here" "There must be a way to reach you" "Say you don't trust me.." "you don't care" "Nawal, what use is it?" "Will you mend the suit?" "Nawal, listen.." "There's one way.." "after I leave await me on Mondays and Wednesdays in Moneim Sq. at 11" "If I'm in Egypt, I'll come or send someone to reassure you" " It's the only way" " I couldn't ask for more" " How are you, cousin?" " Fine thanks" "Miss me?" " Are you still upset?" " How could I be?" "Stop it, jerk" "How are you, Mohie?" "How strange you are!" "What do you want?" " Where's Ibrahim?" " In my room.. what is it?" "I want to talk to him" "Good evening, Mr. Ibrahim" "Last night I had a patriotic session with my friend from the police He'll get the news" "Good." "You're doing me a big favor" "Tonight I'll give you the names of others to contact" "At your beck and call" "I believe Abdel Hamid isn't up to these things" "Mind your own business You keep interfering" "Do you think I'm not up to it?" "On the contrary, you can manage" " Are you coming to Iftar?" " I can't be too greedy" "If you like you can come" "You know I don't mind, but uncle says things.." " Come tomorrow instead" " Alright then" "I'll get the latest news" " Goodbye" " Bye" "By the way, I have a question that perplexes me" "Yes" "Since yesterday I've been wondering" "Why did you do it?" "Why risk your future, life and comfort for nothing?" "I have a simple answer in one word" "What is it?" "Faith" "If you have faith in a principle that question wouldn't bug you" "Faith!" "thanks" " I'm going, cousin" " Bye" "Got a pen?" " Write:" "There's no God but God" " Why?" "Just do it for my sake" "I'll take the one you wrote and you keep mine" "Don't lose it.. whenever dad goes away, he and mum write a similar paper so they'll reunite" "What?" "Why stand like that?" " Ibrahim is leaving tonight" " What?" "Ibrahim is leaving" "What time?" "When the Iftar canon strikes" "Is he prepared?" "Is he sure when he leaves, no danger follows?" "Yes, he has a plan to follow" "Where will he go?" "I don't know.. but some friends await him" "God keep him safe" "Give him these, he may need them" "Bless your heart, dad" " Does your mother know?" " No, you're the first to know" " It's best you tell her" " Tell me what?" "Speak up, have you hidden something?" "Ibrahim will leave tonight" "What?" "He'll leave?" "Why?" "Is he upset?" "He's become family" " Mohie" " Yes, mum" " Does he have the Koran?" " I think not" "Then give him this one, son" "May God bring him safely back to his mother" "Bless your heart, mum" "Can I take leave of uncle now?" "He sent you these" "It's no time to be shy" "I'll never forget your favors" "This Koran is from mum" "God protect her" " How long till Iftar?" " 15 minutes" "Let's go.." "I prefer to take leave now and go while you eat" "In the name of God" "See you later, Samia" "Are you leaving today?" " God willing" " Bye, Ibrahim" "Ibrahim, take care of yourself, for my sake" "Going, son?" "God forgive us all" "Don't son.." "God bless and protect you" "No matter what I say I can never thank you enough" "I'll just say I came here fearing you'd kick me out" "But I saw more patriotism and chivalry than I ever did" "No need to say that, son" "We did what we had to, even less" "We want you safe" "God preserve you in every step" "God is Great, God is Great" "God is Great, God is Great" "I attest that there is no God but God" "I attest that there is no God but God" "I attest that Mohamed is the messenger of God" "I attest that Mohamed is the messenger of God" "Come to prayer" "Come to prayer" "Come to righteousness" "Come to righteousness" "God is Great, God is Great" "There is no God but God" "Welcome back, Ibrahim" "Welcome back" "You did it.." "long time no see" " How are you, Hamdy?" " Fine" "Tell me what you did about my escape" "Tomorrow we'll show you the plan we set for your travel abroad" "Have no worries, Ibrahim" "I'm only worried about the people I was staying with" " What do you fear?" " Abdel Hamid" " Who's he?" " It's a long story" "Fathy will explain to you this evening" "You must watch him and get me the news daily" "Ibrahim, we'll leave you now so we don't attract attention" "Mohie, won't you eat tonight?" "I have no appetite" "I understand, son" "I have the same feeling" "But I must tell you something" "If I let Ibrahim stay here, it doesn't mean I'm into politics" "He's a human being who asked our help and we took him in" " Understand?" " Yes, dad" "Mohie, I never interfere in your personal affairs" "Nor do I allow myself to ask how Ibrahim got that uniform or contacted his friends" "You're supposed to have helped him on the humane front" "Now, pay attention to lessons It's two months till graduation" "When you graduate, behave as you wish" "But before you graduate I'm responsible for you" "Promise never to contact Ibrahim's friends" " or hide anything from me" " I promise, dad" "I know you're a man and I trust you" "Hey, who brought you back?" "My mum" " Why's that girl back?" " She did nothing" " And Ibrahim?" " He's gone out" " Gone out how?" " He's left the house" " Tell me where he went" " I don't know" " I said tell me" " I swear I don't know" "Sure you don't and the big fool, me, doesn't either!" "You set the plan to trick me" "Right?" "Now it's: " Bye, Abdel Hamid, no marriage or money"" "I can't be fooled." "I'll show you My flesh is bitter" " I'll ruin you" " Wait, Abdel Hamid" "Where are you going, Samia?" "Where to?" "Come on, driver" "Abdel Hamid, where are you going?" "Stay away from me.." "drive to the governorate" "Abdel Hamid.." "To the governorate" "Hamam bey's office" "I have an appointment." "Abdel Hamid Zaher" "You may enter" " Good morning, sir" " Good morning" "Is Hamam Bey expecting you?" "Not exactly, but.." "tell him I have information he needs" "May I ask what?" "I have information about.." "Ibrahim Hamdy" "One moment, be seated" "Please, have you seen a guy in a blue suit?" " What's his name?" " Abdel Hamid" " Abdel Hamid Zaher?" " Yes" " He's inside" " May I see him?" "Yes, but.. one moment" "There's a lady to meet Mr. Abdel Hamid Zaher" "Let her in" "Come in" "Yes, Mamme" "Can I meet Mr. Abdel Hamid Zaher who just came in?" "Why?" "He's my cousin and wants me" "Why did you follow him here?" "He gave me an appointment here" "Please tell him Samia wants you urgently" "I came to give you information about Ibrahim Hamdy" "Go ahead" " I know where he was hiding" " Really?" "Where?" "Sir, there's.." "How could you rush off and leave your fiancée?" " Are you his fiancée?" " Yes, and cousin" "Wow.. you suit each other" "Have you been engaged long?" "For a week and we'll marry soon Very soon" "Congratulations, just remember to send us candy" "Let's talk business.. well, Mr. Abdel Hamid?" "I saw Ibrahim walking in the street today" "Which street?" " Abbassiah street" " And?" " Then he got in a car" " Then?" "He got away" "You just said you knew where he was hiding" "Yes, in Abbassiah" "Oh, and did you see the number plate?" "No, sir, he got in the car quickly and it took off" "The number plate was wiped off and I couldn't catch it" "Not one number?" "8.. and 1.. that's all I can remember" "What color is the car?" "Black" " Was the Miss with you?" " No" "Do you live in Abbassiah?" "No, I was going to meet a friend" "He actually lives in Heliopolis;" "I was going to get him insured" "I wanted to catch the white tram" " What's his name?" " It's.." "Mahmoud Metwally" "Actually, this is valuable information and will help us" "I'm at your service" "Ahmed, make your preparations, Hamam Bey will delay them" "You have one minute.. hurry" "Anyway, thank you so much" "If you get new information, bring it immediately" "You might remember something else" "We rely on patriots like you" "Bye, miss.." "God bless the marriage" "By the way," "On your way out leave your address with the secretary" "We may need to write your testimony in a protocol or, let's.." "forget the protocol" "What I hear is engraved here" "Go in peace" "How can you do that?" "A girl at the governorate?" "I was afraid you were upset" "No kidding?" "!" "Fooling me" "You feared for your family and Ibrahim" "No, I care for no one but you" " I feared for you" " From what?" "That you do something rash and never return to me" "Oh, yeah?" "!" "Tell that to your parents.." "I don't want to marry" "Taxi.. come along" "Taxi, taxi.." "Follow that taxi" "Don't worry.. all will end well" "I have no time for such rubbish" "Stop here" " Won't you come with me?" " No" " I'll tell no one where we were" " Say what you like" " When will I see you?" " I don't know" "Don't be long, or someone will notice" "I'll see.. now go" " Who's there?" " It's Fathy" "Tell me what's going on" "Say some greeting first" "Peace upon you.. are they OK?" "Yes, but I'm worried" "Abdel Hamid" "Police are watching him" "What?" "Watching him why?" "Who knows?" "He took a cab to the governorate and Samia followed him" "Then they went home and police started surveillance" " She must have stopped him" " I think so" "Does he know he's watched?" "No, he doesn't" "Tomorrow's Wednesday, Nawal will await me as agreed" "I must see her, find a way" "What?" "Are you nuts?" "Police may be watching the whole family" "I must see her" "Hi, Nawal.." "Ibrahim couldn't make it.. he says hi and wants you to know he's safe" "He'll try to come next time" " How is he?" " Call him on this number, then burn the paper" "Hello.. who?" "Mr. Ibrahim" "We have no one of that name" "Who are you?" "Nawal.." "one moment" "I'll go call him" " Who is it?" " Phone call Mr. Ibrahim" "Thanks" "Hello.." "Nawal" "Ibrahim, I missed you very much" "Me too, Nawal.. where are you calling from?" "Froma chemistin Giza" "We're all fine and talk of you often" " How are you?" " Me?" "After I lived amongst you, I'm all the more lonely" "Are you alone, Ibrahim?" "I've kept the paper you gave me" "So did I, it's in my Koran near my heart" "Listen, Nawal.. the clothes I left at your place must be disposed of" "Tell Abdel Hamid to take care Police are watching him" "Warn him" "I will.. when will we meet?" "I don't know.." "I'll contact you the same way" "Nawal, take care, you may be watched too" "Fear not, I won't forget Bye, Ibrahim" "I came here today to tell uncle he's free" "He may consider he gave no promise" "Why, Abdel Hamid?" " Did you change your mind?" " No" "I don't want to impose" "Did anyone say you were imposing?" "No one, but I know it's the truth" "My morals are degraded" "If we marry, I'd make you miserable" "And your family will gloat at you for marrying a fool" "None of that will happen," "Why say that?" "What happened to you?" "I don't know what came over me" "I changed overnight" "I'm seeing things I didn't see before" "It's the truth, Samia" "At last I understood when I was in Hamam's office" "But it all ended well, and you said nothing" "Do you know why?" "Because I felt I was low" "I left here angry for my pride, blinded" "The man I was turning in sacrificed himself and his life for my pride, yours and everyone's" "Must be Nawal" "Abdel Hamid, I was going to send for you" "Why?" "I think there's a man following you" "Even when you come here, he waits for you and follows you" "What do you mean?" " Think he's the one?" " It's not unlikely" " Where to?" " To see what that man wants" "Nawal, I'm so scared for Abdel Hamid" " Do you have a match?" " Here" " Yes" " What's up?" "Why are you following me?" "The street isn't yours, is it?" "Get lost, then" " Did he meet no-one else?" " No, sir" " Did he go out again?" " No he didn't" "Dismissed" " Have you seen the report?" " Yes, sir" "This is his file" "He has no suspicious activities Never into politics" "Why then did he evade the detective?" "Something is fishy" "Anyone who feels watched would act the same" "Anyway, his actions are suspicious and unjustified" "I must assume he's a suspect" " If I'm wrong, we've lost nothing" " True" "If I'm right.." "he'll lead us to Ibrahim Hamdy" "What's come over you today?" "Are you awaiting someone?" "Excuse me, I recalled an errand" " But you were winning" " Never mind" "Ali!" "Yes, sir" " Get me ice" " We've run out" " Get lost, then" " Shall I buy some?" "I said get lost" "Why hit me?" "What have I done?" "Sorry.. my conduct is awful" "I do things I regret" "Let me kiss your head" "You should wash it" "See that big guy leaning on the wall?" "As soon as he follows me, take this to Samia" " Get it?" " Yes" " Sure?" " Very" ""Sadly, what Nawal said is true" "I am being watched" "Therefore it's best not to visit to keep suspicion from you" "Rest assured, tell Mohie I won't visit till surveillance is lifted" "I hope that will be soon" "The biscuit thief"" "He does it, then jokes?" "He's not the first to regret a mistake" "Ever since he felt we're watching him, his routine's the same" "He frequents the same places" "Mornings at the company" "Afternoons, the casino or the bar.. nights at home" " Doesn't visit his fiancée?" " No, he stopped" "Strange!" "He doesn't act like a husband-to-be" "Right" "Rather he wants to stay away from his uncle's home" "I think we'd best attack the house" "Not yet.." "lift the surveillance on Abdel Hamid" "They must all be assured that you failed in watching him and his case is history" "If after a few days, he visits his uncle then unhesitatingly we'll search both their homes" "I've arranged everything" "Cash, the car, and number plate" " When do we leave?" " Before dawn tomorrow" "Can't we delay to Thursday?" "Why?" "Your stay here is perilous" "I myself might be watched" "Whenever I come here or leave" "I find a detective up the street" "I fear not for myself but for you" " Yes but.." " But what?" "Abdel Hamid's surveillance was lifted.. what else?" "I'm afraid it's a ploy" "That's if Abdel Hamid had any political activities" "Police realized he's not into politics and stopped watching him" "Mahmoud's right.." "I think you should go" "I can't go before meeting Nawal" "Police, Ibrahim.." "look out" "Police" "Where are you going?" "Hide with Sheik Talaat" "You, open your books and study" " Who's there?" " Police" "Police?" "!" " May we?" " What happened?" " A simple search" " Search for what?" " Whose home is this?" " Mine" " Where's your family?" " In Belgium!" " Talk properly" " Don't push" " Where's your family?" " In Tanta, then" " Why are you here?" " To study" " Study?" "Study what?" " ABC" "Smartie pants!" "Nobody here, sir" "Whom are you looking for?" " Who lives opposite you?" " Sheik Talaat Abul E'nein" "Stay here.. you come with me" " Who is it?" " Police, open up" "Police?" "!" "God forbid.. what do you want?" "We're looking for a fugitive and fear he's hiding here" " May we search?" " Go ahead" "What is it, Adila?" "Sorry, Sheik.. we're searching for a fugitive we fear is hiding here" "No worries.. there are many thieves these days" "You can't be too careful" "Come in.." "I must get to the mosque for prayer." "And also on you." "Pray for us" "No one here, sir" "This is all we found" "Whose clothes are these?" " Sheik Talaat's brother" " Where's he?" " In the bathroom" " Is this it?" "Excuse me.." " Gracious, are you going in?" " Excuse me" "Who?" "Adila?" "Get me the robe" "Catch him, before he escapes" "Did you see a sheik going by?" " Yes" " Where'd he go?" "He just got into the cab" "That's Ibrahim Hamdy" "Good day, Nawal" " Get in quickly" " Where to?" "Wanted to see Ibrahim?" "You will" "See the cab over there?" "It'll take you to him" "Where are you taking me?" " Where do you want to go?" " Ibrahim?" "!" "Stay still or you'll catch attention" "How are you?" "Fine, and you?" "As you see.." "I'm a cab driver now" "Sorry, Nawal." "I wanted to see you in better circumstances and walk with you in the open, holding hands" "But I can't help it.." "I can only turn around once in a while" "Never mind, Ibrahim.. what counts is we met" "All this will change soon" "Tomorrow, I'll be in Alexandria" "Then I'll travel abroad till all improves" "Please, don't weep" "Forgive me, you've no idea what your stay with us meant to me" "When you left suddenly, I.." "I don't know what to do without you" "You knew I'd leave one day" "Yes, but I can't help it" "Anyway, I'll smile again" "When do you go?" "And how?" "How do I contact you?" "I don't know where I'll be going" "I don't even know if I'll return" "So this is our last meeting?" "I can't believe we won't see each other again" "Our circumstances are bound to change" "You'll return to your people and country.. to those who love you" "The circumstances must change Millions live on that hope" "I'm one of them" "One day Egypt will be free" "But when?" "Maybe in a year, or in ten" "One or ten make no difference" "What do you mean?" "We made a vow, the paper's in my Koran" "I'll keep it till we meet I'll wait for you" "I won't have that.. your life is ahead" "I sold my life away a long time ago" "I can't let you build your future on a dream" "Who knows if it will ever come true?" "I have no future without you" "I'm not the future" "I'm a person who a few days or years ago.. can't remember knocked on your door on the first night of Ramadan" "You let him in and considered him family" "He lived a lifetime in those four days with you" "When he left.. he went back to his old self" "A chased fugitive" "Believe me.." "I'm not the future.." "I'm the past" "The past you must forget Promise you'll forget me" "I promise.." "I promise.. never to forget you" "Pretend to be paying the fare" "I'll drop by every Wednesday to get news of you" "Come on, Nawal, you've been crying since you got back" "He's traveling, Samia." "I think I'll never see him again" "Don't say that.. soon things will settle and you'll see him" "My heart is uneasy" " Samia" " Yes, dad" "Come here" "Abdel Hamid came to me at work and said he was coming to Iftar" " Surveillance is removed?" " What surveillance?" "Nothing.. never mind" " Did he say nothing?" " No" "I wouldn't talk to him at work about your engagement" "I decided to let him know you wish to break it off at Iftar" "Dad, with your permission, I believe we mustn't rush" "What?" "Have you changed your mind?" "I don't know.." "I think Abdel Hamid has changed" "We were afraid he'd report us He didn't" "I.." "I heard he's going to work evenings and study again" "Really?" "Have it your way, then" "I asked for Samia's hand in unpleasant circumstances and in an unpleasant manner I'm sorry" "Seeing the circumstances ended well" "I ask her hand again." "I hope you won't be embarrassed" "Frankly, Abdel Hamid, we were afraid when you knew Ibrahim left, that you'd.." " What?" " Sell us out" "Thank God, we were mistaken and didn't know you well" "I didn't know myself" "People don't know themselves except in times of trouble" "Frankly, Abdel Hamid" "Uncle, don't answer now" "Especially since I have something to mend" "What?" "I'm studying again" "I felt I need to get a certificate" "See who it is, Saneya" "Why not, son?" "Education is good and helps you serve your country better" "Did you ever see an educated nation enslaved?" "What counts is that you do something.. anything" "My lady, it's the police!" "What?" "Oh my!" "Police?" "!" "That's the end of it.." "I told you so, Zaher" "Stop it, Taheya." "Nothing happened." "What have we to fear?" "They came for me.." "I know" " No, they asked for Mohie" " Come with me, Mohie" "Lieutenant Mahmoud El-Dabagh from the secret service" " Hello" " Are you Mohie's father?" "Yes, sir" " And he's Mohie, isn't he?" " Right, sir" "And this is Abdel Hamid, your nephew." "Correct me if I'm wrong" "You're not wrong, sir" "Now we've been introduced, may we search the apartment?" "Why?" "What for?" "It's just normal routine" " May I clear the way?" " Go ahead.. go with him" " Nothing, sir" " Alright" "Tell us what's going on" "How are you, Abdel Hamid?" "I don't know you" "No kidding?" "!" "But I know you well.. search him" " What?" " Let them search you.. it's simple" " Nothing, sir" " OK" "This way, sir" " Is this Mohie's room?" " Yes" "We will stay here" "Have you a search warrant?" " Don't be particular" " The law dictates it" " Law?" "Is there law?" " Yes there is" "That's just at university in the lecture book" "But the country is now under martial law" "Not to worry, anyway" "Mohie, do you know Fahmy Abdel Aziz?" "Fahmy Abdel Aziz?" "Not at all" "" Dear Fahmy Abdel Aziz, this letter is carried by a friend I hope you trust"" " Is this your handwriting?" " It is" " Whose is this?" " I don't know.. not mine" "I know it's not yours Whose is it?" "I don't know.." "I never saw it before" " What's up?" " We don't know yet" "But we will.. keep searching" " I'll only talk to prosecution" " I am the prosecution" "How do you know Fahmy Abdel Aziz?" "I don't" "Let's be friends" "His name was in the paper on your desk" "I don't know him" "Shall I remind you?" "Remind him, officer" "I don't know him" "How are you, Abdel Hamid?" "Didn't you know where Ibrahim Hamdy was hiding?" "No" "Didn't you come and say you saw him?" "I did, but I didn't know where he hid" "Every half-hour, drench the room" "Governrate Police" " Please, officer" " Yes" "I'm looking for my son, Mohie El-Din Zaher" " Is he accused?" " I don't know" "They arrested him after sunset and said it was routine" "It's midnight and he's not back yet" "Don't you know who arrested him?" "A lieutenant Mahmoud El-Dabagh" "Oh, he'll be in custody now" "Custody?" "Before cross-examination?" "Keep your voice down.." "the investigation is there" "Goodness gracious!" "Where?" "Why didn't he join you?" "What've they done to him?" "Rest easy, all is going well" "Did you really see him, Zaher?" "I did and talked to him" "Why didn't you bring him with you?" "Don't lie to me" "I have a feeling you're lying to me" "Stop it, Taheya." "Don't be a baby" "Rest assured, Mohie is fine" "They just have to get his testimony in the morning" "You rest.." "I'll go sit in his room" "Early tomorrow morning I'll go to him" " Number seven" " What is it this early?" "Do you know who's in 22?" "I don't know.." "I'll ask next door" " Number 8" " What?" "Do you know who's in 22?" "One of those brought two days ago" " Why?" " It seems he's dead" "They opened his cell and I saw him on the floor" "Mohie.." "Mohie.." "Mohie!" "The bastards did it" "They'll end up killing us all" "The bastards killed him.." "They killed him!" "Get the doctor now" " Welcome, Ibrahim" " Thanks" "AbdGod Nadim.. an Alexandrian resistor" " Nice to meet you" " Hello" "We'll leave you now" "AbdGod will explain your escape tomorrow" "I'll go to Cairo.. anything happens, we meet at my home" "Need anything else?" "Go to Abdel Moneim Sq." "on Monday at 12" "Meet Nawal and tell her I'm okay" "Alright" "Don't call my dad before I travel" " If I travel, that is" " You will" "AbdGod is quite capable" "Come on, guys.. good night, Ibrahim" " Good night, Ibrahim" " Good night" "All this for Mohie?" "Alright, I promise to give it to him in person" " So won't I see him?" " Easy, Zaher Effendi" "Frankly, Mohie is upsetting me" "It seems a bunch of kids told him not to talk" "On the contrary, I want him to talk and go home to his studies" "Talk about what?" "Mohie knows nothing" "He's never been involved in politics" "That's what perplexes me, unless he's smarter" "Look, Zaher Effendi, you alone can make him talk" "I'll let you meet" "I want you to tell him the charge is grave" "He could be jailed 3 years But if he talks.." "He'll go home and get a 5000 pound reward" "What did they do to you?" " See, dad?" " Never mind" "Did you say anything?" "I hoped so" " Don't talk" " Fear not" "I know you're a man, Mohie" "Tell me the truth.. don't keep anything" "What did they do to my son?" "Kill him?" "Jail him?" "It's not easy to jail a person" "They must investigate and have procedures" "Everything is easy to them They're bastards" "May God deprive them their children as they did to me" "Rest assured.." "God give you patience" "The country is in tatters, who knows where this leads?" "One justifies politically motivated youth" "If I were young, I'd do the same" "That's the end of politics." "My brother and cousin in jail" "If only Ibrahim knew they were arrested" "What would he do?" "He'd find a way to get them out" "All I ask God is that Ibrahim knows" "Like I said, don't tell Ibrahim Mohie and Abdel Hamid are in jail" " He might change his mind" " No worries" "Evening, Ibrahim" "Who's that girl in the car?" "It's Afaf, my cousin.. she's a cover-up for emergencies" "We agreed with a Greek skipper to hide you in the ship off to Marseille" "You'll pretend to be a coal carrier" "We got you clothes to get you to the ship" "The ID card to pass through the port" "In a few days, you'll be in France and be permanently unthreatened" "What's on your mind, Ibrahim?" " I'm thinking" " Of what?" "Which is better: to live in France or die in Egypt?" "What's with you?" "Must we get you a bike?" "Fill your sack" "Write:" "There's no God but God" "When dad travels, he  mum write a similar paper so they'll reunite" "If you cared, you wouldn't leave without saying where you're going" "How can I be reassured?" "I think you fear me" "Which is better: to live in France or die in Egypt?" "What's the matter?" "I changed my mind.. get me back to Cairo" "Cairo?" "You're going to your death?" "!" "Death can be easier than life" " Who's there?" " Ibrahim" "Why are you back?" "Is anyone with you?" "I'm alone." "Why are you back?" "Know what you're exposing yourself to?" "Yes, I do" "I thought what I'd do in France Eat, drink and count days and keep counting 20 years" "What's my purpose?" "Twenty years without purpose or future" "No friend.." "With no person to love and be loved" "Twenty years without love without nation or purpose" "An endless ocean between me and my homeland" "That's why I returned" "Since you're back, I'll tell you" "What?" "Police arrested Mohie and Abdel Hamid" "What?" "When did that happen?" "A few days ago" "You knew when we were in Alexandria.. why not tell me?" "What'd they think of me?" "Nothing.. they didn't talk" " They said nothing" " At all" "That's why I didn't tell you I thought they'd be released soon" "Thank God I was inspired to return" "Imagine my leaving Mohie and Abdel Hamid to suffer for me" "They've never been into politics" "Their silence and torment means they believe in us" "They're the people.. how can we betray their trust?" "How can I prove to Mohie, Nawal, Zaher Effendi, and Abdel Hamid that I deserve the torture they suffered for me?" "I wish I could surrender" "Don't be crazy.. that will guarantee nothing" "We'll return to our old activities." "Hamam and El-Dabagh must die" "They rule the country" "If we kill Hamam, another will take his place." "Guns won't work" " What will?" " We must do something big" "An act that can't be censored" "To wake up the masses and their sense of patriotism and release the like of Mohie from prisons" " With me?" " Always have been.. command me" "We'll visit the Abbassiah Barracks" "To reach the arms storeroom we must pass all these barracks" "Nashed, stay here.. if you see anything give me a sign" "Do your work with the guard" "Go back to Fathy and don't wait for me" "I can't leave you alone" "We don't argue.. your uniform will aid your escape" "Do as I say" "" I write to you with Bairam around the corner, Nawal to congratulate you and bid you farewell" "The true feast is when our land is free of imperialism" "I have decided to sacrifice myself for my country" "Do not weep or mourn.. carry out your mission in life" "Teach your children that one who dies for one's country isn't dead" "And that freedom is dearer than life"" "And this was the beginning" "Subtitled by:"ANIS EBEID" Cairo, Egypt"