(Koambai-Tamilnadu: Early morning 4 AM)
Hey Rangu!
Hey!
Time to get up, Rangu.
Hey Rangu!
Get up, Rangu.
Rangu!
Get up.
Why did you leave the firewood to get drenched?
Why are you dragging my kins into it?
I have lots of work to take care.
Don't exaggerate. You keep on blabbering.
Don't talk nonsense.
You are enjoying the fruits of my labor. - Stop it.
I'll thrash you bad.
I'm easily get provoked.
I too do can get provoked.
Do you think I'm just killing the time?
Keep quiet!
I do work hard.
Make it fast.
Stop it. - Have some patience.
Get me a tea! - Give me a moment.
What do you mean?
I'll definitely clear the credit.
I did promise to clear the debt at the earliest.
Why do you raise your tone when you are yet to clear your debt?
I'll clear it by the end of the day.
To hell with your stall!
Tea please.. - Take it easy..
Get me a tea. - I should rather to gone to any other stall.
Have some patience.
No one stopped you.
Ignore him.
I'll clear the debts by 12 PM or by the end of the day.
I have made my words clear.
Hell of a tea stall.
Don't go to his stall.
It's nothing but plain water. - Why the hell did you take the credit?
Settle the account and raise your voice.
Mom, don't keep repeating the same.
What did I say?
You have to come tomorrow. I'm registering the land in your name.
Why will I need it?
Not necessary.
I'll be back after a trip.
I have to take care of the formalities.
Our money that Bhakkiyam has safe guarded..
I'll get the money from her
and will hand over to Veeranan.
Make sure you get draped in the best saree.
Let's register it in your name. - Listen to me.
Register it in your name. Why will I need it?
I have decided it. Don't drag the conversation.
Bye, mom.
Take care.
Pannaipuram.
Accountant.
- Come.
Boss.
Safeguard the receipts.
Greetings. - Greetings.
Take this.
Rangu. - Yes.
This is a very important letter.
Make sure you personally handover this to Meeraatha in Vattaparai.
Okay.
Make sure that you bring the ledger. - Okay.
Accountant.
I'll be back by a trip. - Why?
For land registration. - I'll take care of it. You are not required for it.
Thevaram- Shopping street.
Oppari (death ritual folk song)
I have passed the information.
My brother would have hired a car to leave.
Get me kesari (dessert).
Kethara is sleeping over there.
Why is a podium erected?
Ramayya's mother passed away.
A tea for me.
Which path are you taking today? - Saakaloothu Mettu.
Bro!
Why don't you rest at one place?
I'm tired of searching you.
I went for the last show (Cinema).
I slept here as it started to rain.
Have this kesari (dessert).
2 teas.
Shall I borrow this bench?
You need not seek my permission.
Rangu.. give me a hand.
Haven't prepared the lights?
Do I need to pass the death news. - I have already passed it.
They must have started.
Uncle.
Why are you hitting them? - They aren't obliging me.
What do you mean? - They aren't obeying me.
Move.
Isn't you land registration tomorrow?
Yes.
Is it Veeranan land in Kariyanampatti foothills?
Yes.
It's a rocky terrain.
You need not worry.
We can clear it.
Okay.
We are lucky enough to get this business.
Your parents have slogged very badly to buy a piece of land.
But your father isn't lucky enough.
You want to buy a land before your mother passes away.
Why don't you follow the path?
Why are you whamming them?
Are you insane?
For the urgency of the bosses
you started to carry the load.
Since then the donkey's were discarded off.
Why do you turn your anger towards them?
Despite knowing that it's fatal
they are carrying the load.
We can't help them.
These donkeys are refraining from their regular work.
They are used only once or twice in this way.
They are helpless.
It's my mistake to wham them.
Move..
Are you trying to appease after whacking hard?
Why do you hurt innocent creatures?
Is it the only way to reach Kerala by walk?
There are many ways.
There is one route on this side and one via Saakaloothu.
A path via Pathinettaam Padi.
There are many such ways.
This is Kuthirai Paanjaan.
This path is enroute to Sathurangaparai..
Manathodu..
Thalayankaval..
Namari..
Uduppan Solai.
You can reach all these villages in Kerala enroute this way.
Men have come, you can join them.
These guys? - Yes.
Grandma. - What have you brought for me?
Lachumi, get me a coffee.
Sister Bhakkiyam..
Why are you grinding the batter so late?
Elephant intrusion.
We just chased them away which delayed my chores.
The elephant was creating a ruckus
I have been working all night.
Who is this guy?
He is my kin.
He is from Nilakottai.
He needs to invite people in Manathoadu for his family function.
He is scared of elephants.
Are you scared of elephants?
Why are you bothered about it?
Actually..
If we mind our business, they will mind theirs.
In a worst case..
They will not harm us if pleaded.
Are you sure of it? - Yes. - Fine then.
(Insane lady shouting)
Has the insane lady gone there?
I tried stopping her. But she seldom listens.
Let's start. - Increase the flame.
Too much of smoke. - Okay, grandma.
Come on.
Bye.
Good bye.
Take care.
Rangu.. Drop him in Manathoadu.
Okay.
Elephants won't attack us.
Uncle.
I'm used to living in the plains.
These paths are new to me. So, I'm slightly scared.
We too travel via the same route. Don't worry.
Our lives are equally worth.
It's my maiden trip.
I'm not used to this path.
Elephants are harmless creatures.
Have elephants ever come to our territory?
Indeed we are crossing their path. THEVAARAM (FOOT HILLS)
Why blame them?
Elephants always follow a certain pathway.
We cross their path and blame them.
They are very unlike us.
Do they often change the paths like humans?
I agree.
'Western Ghats'
Take him safely.
Bye. - Okay.
Bye.
Uncle.
That route isn't very smooth. Shall I assist you ?
Not neccessary.
I'm quite sure of the path. Get lost.
I can travel safe even if I'm blinded.
You are guiding me?
Reach safe.
Make sure that you reach safely.
Fold your dress.
Come on, come on.
Come on. - Where does the path lead to?
That path too joins at hill top
That's the path for donkeys. It's little farther.
Yes brother. - As the guy mentioned..
If we stick to our path
Elephant's won't harm us, right? - Yes.
Elephants?
They are harmless.
But a raging elephant
can launch a fatal attack.
Why are you scaring the feared man?
You move ahead.
Rangu I can't match your pace.
Take your time. I'll go ahead.
Okay. - Be careful.
Excuse me.
Let's move on.
Wait.
If you take breaks we can't reach on time.
Let's gather speed.
Come on.
Put this stone in your pocket.
Why?
I'll explain it later.
Come on.
Brother. - Yes.
Why do you suffer so much?
Can't you get a job in the foot hills?
There are no jobs down there.
We can cultivate crops provided we own a land.
I don't have that luxury.
My father used to transport goods to Cardamom estates using donkeys.
I'm carrying on the lineage now.
I'll kill all the elephants. (Insane lady)
I'll kill all the elephants.
- What are you doing?
I'll kill all the elephants.
Your money is being looted over there. Scoot now.
Move fast.
I'll slay.
I'll stab you to death.
Get lost morons.
I'll slay.
I'll stab.
Give me my money.
I'll kill you.
Dare not to touch my money. - Brother.
Why is the woman shouting this way?
The lady and her husband were working in the estate.
She had a daughter.
They wanted to get her married.
They were traveling with their life time earnings
towards the foothills..
They were chased by an elephant.
It killed her husband.
Her husband died in her presence.
The money in her hands scattered everywhere.
She lost her senses from then.
Since then..
She has been wandering like this
Her relatives got her daughter married.
Her daughter gets her dress and bangles on special occasions.
She only takes the bangles.
But I'm not sure of the elephants' mind
They spare this lady.
We have come closer. - Wait.
We shall reach in 5 minutes.
How can you trek via this uphill everyday?
Its our only option of survival.
Come on.
We shall sit near Satha.
Excuse me! - Yes.
Can we get water here?
No. There is no water here.
We can get it in the hill top.
In the hill top? - Yes.
How farther is that?
That is Satha.
And if we cross one more steep we can reach top hill.
How much distance have we covered?
One fourth.
This 'Satha Medu' and we are one steep away.
Shall we relax for a while?
We can't reach on time if we take breaks.
We can reach sooner if make a breakless journey.
Seems you will make this final journey for ever.
Let's move, bro!
Your relatives were waiting for you.
My relatives? - Yes.
My relatives wouldn't have come here.
4 elephants were awaiting you.
You are lucky. They moved just now.
Not just 4 even if 400 elephants come
can't stop me from taking rest.
Why don't you stay quiet?
Take that stone.
Which stone? - The one we took down there.
Yes. - That one.
Why do you need it? - I'll explain.
What are you upto? - Come here.
Remove your sandals.
Come here.
Keep the stone here.
Come on.
Pray God and then throw it.
Why are the stone heaped over here?
This is Satha.
God for trekkers.
Okay.
Sit down.
People who travel for the first time..
People with ailments..
They take a stone with them.
'I'll carry your burden.'
'You carry mine'.
They pray to God and keep the stones here.
They go to the peak and thank the God by performing rituals.
This is the history of this custom.
Also porters like us..
Travel alone..
No one will be available to lift the sacks.
So we use this heap as a leverage to lift it.
May be this is reason behind this custom.
Whatever might be the reason, this Satha is our God.
Mr.Marimuthu. - Yes, Rangu.
Are you at Satha? - Yes.
If you meet my wife..
My trip was successful.
Tell her that I'm on my way. - Okay.
You leave.. As they are coming this way
I will join them.. - It's okay.
I interrupted your job as well.
You go ahead.
It's not a problem. - Listen.
You start. - Okay.
It's just an uphill. I will manage
Take care.
Bye.
Marimuthu brother. - Yes.
He is Bhakkiyam's relative who came to invite his kins.
Yes, she informed.
Guide him to hill top.
I'll take care.
You don't forget to pass the information. - Okay.
Be careful. - Okay.
Bye.
Hey.
Wait a second. - Yes.
I forgot to invite.
I forgot in this tiresome journey.
Don't feel bad, as I'm inviting in an informal way.
You both come. - Okay.
Will you? - I'll definitely come.
I'll join them. - Okay.
Bye. - See you.
Bye. - Okay.
Kuthirai Paanjaan Mettu.
Song playing in Ceylon radio.
Sir. - Why are you late, today?
Bhakkiyam's relative had come to invite his kins.
Where is he?
He is staying near Satha Medu.
I have asked Marimuthu to guide him.
I have brought sugar.
Keep it inside and take money from the drawer.- Okay.
♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫
I'll prepare a coffee. - No problem.
Sadhurangapaarai Idukki district- Kerala.
Mrs. Maarimuthu, your husband is on the way.
Did he pass any message?
He promised to get your daughter married to me.
He is a crazy guy. You tell me.
His travel turned out to be fruitful.
He would have crossed hill top.
Wait! Let me get a black coffee.
I'll leave. I'm running out of time.
We have lots of work ahead.
Don't kill our time.
You enjoy your coffee.
You have brought me a good news.
Have this sweet.
Here.
I won't have it till I get married to your daughter.
Hey Latchumi.
Where are you?
My husband is on the way.
Has everyone arrived?
Who worked in the 8 acres?
It's us. - You?
Why, comrade? - Greetings, comrade.
Bye, Rangu.
I received a complaint that cardamom plants have been damaged.
Don't do anything like that.
You must work hard.. only then we can get the work.
You do know that how hard is it to get work for the labor union?
You go to the 8 acres.
You are.. - 5 men.
5 men, right? Go to SR estate.
How many men are there? - Seven.
Seven men..
Nayar Estate. - Thank you..
We don't have work since 2 days. What shall we do?(Speaking in Malayalam)
How many are there? Three, right?
They are group of 5 to 6.
They have no work since 2 days.. So...
You may leave. I'll take care.
Couldn't you be more careful?
I'm going to Vattaparai. It will take time for me to return.
Okay, Rangu. - Stay close to store room.
Got it. - Don't make me search for you.
Ask the porters to stay here.
Got it? Bye.
Are you feeling better now?
What if you had injured your hand?
Muruga! - Comrade Chaako, a moment please.
Here is the union fund.
Ask those who haven't paid to expedite. Okay.
Take leave. - Okay
Bye.
Cardamom Plantation.
Pazhaniyamma.
Why didn't you come to the conference?
I wasn't feeling well.
Make sure that you are present for the next one. - Sure.
How are you?
Fine.
Carry on.
There is a giant leech in the forest.
It will suck blood out of you.
Hey, come again.
Mind your language. - A leech doesn't deserve it.
I'll teach you a lesson.
Let see.
Rangu! - Comrade.
It's the medicine for dad.
Take it to home. - Okay.
See you, comrade.
Rangu!
Convey my regards to Meeraatha. - Okay.
'Thalayankaval'
Their parents are to be blamed.
3 cardamoms..300 jasmines..
Riterate it to your parents.
Why do you torment me?
Move.
Move away. - If I catch hold of you...
Scoot!!
Get lost!
If I catch hold of you...
Assume you are dead.
I'll rip your skin.
Supervisor.
Shame on their parenting.
Darn!
Forget it. - They do it all the time.
Move on.
I'll thrash them.
Move on.
This has become a routine.
Like father like son.
Useless fellows.. - Forget it. - Did boss give money?
Yes.. - I have to tackle round the year.
A hell of a life.
Child games.
Worst parenting.
Get me the receipt.
Message from boss?
He asked me to get the ledger.
Cardamoms have to be plucked.
Union problems.
Boss has asked to finish it with our men.
Let's manage.
Any message?
Yes.
Order some manure in Aathukaadu estate.
I have to deliver a letter to Meeratha in Vattapaarai.
Is it?
Okay, I'll get it done by someone.
Okay.
Tomorrow is the land registration, isn't it? - Yes.
Document it properly. - Okay.
Okay.
Take that bag.
Keep the ledger in it.
Will you get me my money or not?
What's it? - Does it make any sense?
Collect my money from her.
How many times should I remind? - I keep reminding her.
Won't I deliver it if given? - Why aren't you stern about it?
It's hard earned money.
It my blood and sweat.
It's the fruit of my hard labor.
Okay, I'll get it.
Tell me my name.
You are torturing me.
A woman can't call her husband's name.
I have tattooed it. (R. Rangasamy)
Examine it properly. (R. Rangasamy)
Okay, I'll pass the message. - Don't fail.
She is enjoying the fruit of my labor.
She never mends her ways.
Hi, madam. - Come, Rangasamy.
How are you? - Fine.
Great. - Is mom doing well?
She is good.
She had joint pains.
I have got her medicinal oil and she is using it. - Okay.
I met Chaako on the way.
He asked me to pass this medicine.
How are you?
Normal as ever. - How's your health.
You met my son. - yes.
How is he? - Good.
It has been 20 days since I last saw my son - Ok.
I asked him to get married which he denied as well.
Even I struggling with ailments.
He is always engaged with his political commitments.
This will lead him no where.
Say this when you meet him.
'You dad is not feeling well...
and wants to meet you'
Okay. You don't worry. Take care of your health.
Take this tapioca to home. - No, it's okay.
Take this.
Convey my regards to your mom.
See you. - Take this.
Bye. - Take care.
You discuss about our son with every visitor.
His mind is filled up only with party commitments.
Let the destiny take its path.
Rangasamy.. I saw Meeratha in Upparval.
I'm going to visit him.
Is it? - I delivered the medicine to dad.
Then dad had would have narrated many stories.
My dad wants me to get married and lead a normal life.
That's not possible. - Who will do this job?
My dad always laments. - Bye, Chaako.
Take this.
Take both of these.
Mani bro, have you taken everything?
Take them to the vehicle.
Have it.
Ramakrishnan wanted some saplings.
Ask him to visit tomorrow. - Definitely.
Greetings. - Hi, Rangasamy.
What's the purpose of visit? - To meet you.
Boss has passed a message.
I went to the store to meet you.
Your daughter told me that you had come to buy the saplings.
Why did you travel so long?
You should have passed it through my daughter.
He insisted that I have to deliver in person as it's very important.
He will order from foothills.
He will pass the order.
only those who pass through this passage will know about its difficulties.
Why did you travel so long?
Where are you going? - Sadhurangaparai.
I'll drop you in the jeep.
I'll go via Kaathoodhi medu.
I'll drop you in the jeep.
Did your boss pass any message? - No.
Is the registration tomorrow?
Yes.
Do ask me for any financial assistance if needed.
Don't be hesitant like your father.
The rate is less as it's closer to the foothills.
The money I have is sufficient.
Whose land? - Veeranan's.
Veeranan's land in Kariyanampatti? - Yes.
That stretch? - Yes.
Don't step on the cardamoms.
Careful.
Weigh it precisely.
It's on the higher side.
How long will you take to weigh these?
It's almost over.
Don't step on the cardamoms. - Hurry up.
55
Almost over. Here we come.
Speed up
Stitch it faster.
Why did you take so much time, Rangasamy?
I had gone to Vattapaarai to visit Meeraatha.
He had gone to Upparval.
So, it took some time.
What are you doing inside?
Speed it up.
You are talking years to do it. - It's almost over.
At my age I would have delivered 4 trips by now.
And would be working on the fifth one.
Shameless guys. - You always boast of your generation.
When you sum up all our loads On donkeys and ourselves
that we carried at younger age
would equal the height of Western Ghats.
You know nothing. - Don't talk rubbish.
My shoulders speak volumes of my hard work.
Look at the indelible mark it has left.
It's not easy, moron.
Pass it on. - Okay carry on.
You are too soft on it.
You can't even stitch properly.
Don't waste time. Carry on.
Lift the sacks.
Come on.
Move..
Keep moving.
You are taking hours for this job.
Want to bet on my skill?
Shall we race to the foothills?
You can even start ahead of me.
I will start after 10 minutes. - Let's see.
Let's see who reaches first.
Come on.
Speed up.
You keep moving. I'll follow.
You started before dawn, but you are reaching so late, Mookaiah?
You never quit on this donkey.
I would have finished four trips by now.
Tie these donkeys over there and get me coffee, Kethara.
Your hard work has made your body shrink.
Why?
Pass this coffee.
Had you carried yourself, you would have on par with us.
You follow the footsteps of donkeys
And reach so late.
I and the donkeys have been taking the same path since ages.
one among us have to die.
I will not stop till then.
You have grown old.
You are not able to withstand.
Ask my wife about my vigor.
Behave like a matured person.
Accept that you are too old to lift, mongrel.
Try lifting it - I'll.
Why can't he carry the load?
Let's go. - Get lost, cuckold.
Come on.
Take care of the shop. I'll be back. - Okay.
Mookaiah.
Look at the way I lift it.
Don't provoke me.
I'll hit you badly.
Am I surviving on your efforts?
You sold the donkeys and now you are carrying the load, dick head.
Get lost. - I forgot the goose berries.
I have the vigor. - It's getting late. Please give it.
Get lost. - To hell with your shop.
Useless frail man.
Why do you provoke him?
Come on.
He doesn't listen to me. He is still managing with the donkeys.
A man must have dignity.
Why can't he carry it?
He is over dependent on donkeys.
Yes.
You talk as if they carry the mountain. Come on.
What's your problem?
We have carried tonnes through this path.
We were once hit by a heavy monsoon.
It was torrential rains
All animals were in hibernation.
All the access routes were damaged.
One of my bosses had financial trouble
He asked me to carry a sack of cardamom to the foot hills.
No one from the village was ready.
I pitied him and offered to help.
Some discouraged me.
How can I refuse when someone is so helpless.
You have asked me a favour.
It's my responsibility to deliver it.
I started walking off with the load.
Clouds were as dark as honey comb.
All the paths leading to the foothills.
... were vanishing
The dark clouds were intimidating.
I totally trusted our forefather deity and started walking.
Like a vulture landing to grasp a chicken.
I dropped it in go down.
It started to pour.
That boss..
Whenever he meets me.
Till his death..
He used to greet me.
What do you know?
Ask him to be take some rest.
He is coughing continuously.
Take some rest.
He has fallen down. Please come..
Please lift him up. - What happened?
What happened?
Take care of him.
What happened? - He has vomited blood.
Sit.. Don't talk.
Nothing to worry.
Distribute it.
Share some in this.
Don't stamp the cardamom. - Fill it up.
Let me go. - Take rest, bro.
Nothing to worry.
Let me carry my sacks. - Wait, bro.
Don't talk.
Listen to me. What's it?
Help him.
Take some rest. Nothing..
Don't talk.
Fill up.
Don't talk. - Bro..
Listen.. - Leave it..
Wait.. - Leave it, I'll take care.
You go. - I'll carry it.
Don't be stubborn. Listen to me.
Take some rest.
I'll tie it up.
Don't touch it. - Let me tie it for you.
Let me lift it. - You lift it.. Take rest.
leave it.. I'm tying it up for you to carry.
Why are you so adamant?
Listen, I'll bring it up.
- I'll handle it.
Won't we help you?
He will not listen to us. I don't know why he acts like this.
All who go to the top
pile up stones.
But you brought me down through these stones
Everyone uses you as
a metaphor of trust.
But I trusted the mountain.
You betrayed me.
You expected me to run away?
Till my last drop of blood
I'll keep coming.
I swear on you.
Look at me. You have to.
I will carry the load.
Brother
Please let me unload 4 baskets of tomatoes in the village.
Load it, Logu.
Help him, Rangasamy. - Pass it on.
Please move a bit.
Rangu, keep it aside. - Okay.
Don't crush the baskets. - Okay bro.
Careful. - Hop on.
Make yourself comfortable.
Hold it tight.
Logu, have you got used to new atmosphere?
No issues at all.
I had nothing but debts while coming to this village.
I go meet the farmers
I buy tomatoes..
I sell it for a commission and running my life.
Whatever you do. Do it the right way.
Do maintain the records properly and follow professional ethics.
Run the family. - Okay.
This village shouldn't be a factor to turn you bad.
be careful. - Okay.
Why will I go?
You keep quiet.
So, you will not listen. - Accountant.
Let's go. - Where?
I told you that I will come today.
Let's meet Veeranan and give the money.
He told that he will get after tomorrow's registration.
Why are you in a hurry?
Let's go give the money.
Why are you pestering? - You are a man of troubles.
Shall I leave? - Okay.
Bye. - Okay.
Hi brother in law.
Welcome. Sit down.
Checking the ledger?
Tallying the remittance list.
Fine. This man is behind me...
So that he can give the money to you.
Take this money. - I'll take it after the registration.
It just a day ahead. Anyways I need to give it tomorrow.
You are a localite.
So am I. I'll get after the deal is done.
I'll keep it behind the God's portrait.
Won't you budge to my request?
Latch the door.
Are you going for registration? - Yes.
All the best. - Thanks.
Walk swiftly. - Indeed I am.
I'm not walking slowly.
Woman quarreling.
Mind your business. - Tone down.
Everything is settled. - You are useless.
Don't talk. - Why are you creating a ruckus?
Why are you selling the family property to clear your brother's loan?
Have you lost your mind?
Let's go. We shall leave.
I asked you to leave. Don't talk.
I'll defame you. Come on.
Why don't you listen to me?
My hands are tied as it's a family issue.
Please forgive me.
It's okay. - Forgive me.
Why are you looking dejected?
Thinks it's our forefathers blessings.
What will we do with the rocky land?
You said that there is work for harvesting cardamom in the estate.
Go to the hill top.
Stay there for a while.
Go.
Bye, mom.
Take care.
Tell me, bro.
My brother is working in SR estate in Upparaval. - Okay.
His wife committed suicide owing to unbearable stomach pain.
I requested some porters.
But they were ready to go only in the morning.
So I came to you.
If not informed immediately, they will push for post mortem.
They will take it for an autopsy. So.. - I'll inform.
Make it fast.
No need of money. - For your conveyance.
I'll do it. - Speed up.
I'll do the needful. Will you join me?
I'll watch the movie and join you tomorrow.
Take this.
Return this cycle in the shop without fail.
Ok. Take care. - Bye.
Hey! Who is that?
Hey! Stop.
Who is that?
Hey stop I say.
Stop. Who are you?
Mani, Chandran, Rasa...please come. The thieves have entered.
They are running towards the east. Help me.
Hey flash the light. Someone is screaming.
Nephew!
He is trapped. Cut it off.
Someone hold the hip.
Hold the head.
Slowly..
Slowly...
Careful
Carry him carefully.
Who is she? - Could you be extra careful?
Seems it Rangasamy.
Is it Rangasamy? - Yes.
I was hoping that I will get to eat pork
What are you doing here?
Go home and prepare black coffee.
Those setting a pig trap, don't know that they should lay it on the path?
Be careful. - They are coming, Eswari.
My dad is coming. Go inside.
Come in, son in law. - I'll leave, uncle.
Just sit for a while and then leave.
Eswari. - Dad!
Get a stool. - Okay.
Sit.
Is the coffee ready? - I'll bring it now.
Is it hurting much?
It's ok. Bearable.
This has become their routine.
Had they caught got, would have slayed them like pigs.
What are you laughing at. Pass the coffee and get inside.
As uncle was talking about slaying a pig, it made me laugh.
It was the same gang from the last week.
It was them whom looted in 10 acres estate.
One day they will get caught. Let's deal then.
Got enough sugar?
That's fine. Get inside.
I said go.
Is it hurting much? - It's fine.
Are my girls here? - Yes they are inside.
Come on girls, time up. Need to sleep.
Come quickly.
Be careful. Don't get trapped again.
Go. Don't iterate the same thing.
Take extra care while going back.
Going home or Thalayangaaval. - Thalayangaaval.
Then two of you drop him. - No I will manage.
Those thieves might follow you. - It's okay.
Escort him to the road.
Ok, bye. - Fine.
I'll take leave as well. - Fine.
You always keeping mocking. - Not really, dad.
Won't he listen? I said to stop working.
Kangaani has informed him.
But boss doesn't agree.
Is kangaani there? - Yes.
Stop talking and keep moving.
You know to demand snacks. - Move fast.
Kangaani, stop them.
What? - I have informed you many times.
You must employ only union members.
Summon everyone here.
Why do you employ less men in such a large estate?
You must employ only union members. Inform your boss.
What can I do?
I have told him many times.
He isn't listening to me.
It's your people who are suffering of unemployment.
Ask your boss to call the union office.
Then you can proceed.
Ask your boss to call.
Let's see tomorrow. - We have to work.
Settle the wages. - Move.
We mustn't allow it.
How can he work without union members?
Have the union members arrived?
Speed up.
Stop talking.. Keep moving..
Why do you talk so much?
New members from the union. Raise your hands.
Okay.
Ponnuthayi, take them to the western portion.
Pasupathy, take them to the southern portion.
Muthurasa, take them to the north.
Have you ordered the perks?
She comes her only to have snacks.
Have patience. - As if he will not eat it.
Can't you order it early?
Mind your business.
We are.
Oothuraasa.
I'll thrash you to death.
Are you showing off your attitude?
How much time will you take, Kethara?
Snacks were prepared just now.
So it took some time. - Come soon.
So long?
Open it.. Fast
Open it..
3 cardamoms.. 300 jasmines.
You moron.
Bloody moron.
I'll kill you.
No wages for this week.
Setting up a mockery show?
You losers.
Come on.
No one from this portion will get the payment.
Provoking me in the morning itself.
You have to come to me to get the salary.
Get lost.
They never mend their ways. They have made it a routine..
I have employed the union members as you insisted.
Why the hell, are you coming here?
An important work.
I'm taking Oothuraasa and Bommayan.
These two will substitute.
Go.
Do as you wish.
My fate to blamed.
Bomma.
Oothuraasa.
He is downstairs. - Come here.
Here I come.
Get the snacks.
I have got it. No thanks.
I don't need it - Go down.
Fast. - Any issues?
Ravi is again creating problems.
Won't he listen?
Stop working.
Stop the work,
Come.
I have warned you several times. (Speaking in Malayalam)
You mustn't employ lesser labors in a larger estate.
Can't you understand?
We people eat unpolished rice.
But why do you support the ragi eating Tamils?
It's not the criteria.
Language is not the barrier here.
It's for the laborers.
Nothing else.
Is it so?
To remind you. It's my estate.
It doesn't matter whose estate it is. - It does, you moron.
It's my estate.
It's my father's.
Get out, moron. These dogs..
Mind your tongue.
Come again..
You want job? Serve me as slave.
What can you do?
Get lost, cretins.
Do use appropriate words.
Use parliamentary words.
Comrade. - Get lost.
What's the problem? - Comrade.
Ask him to use a proper language.
Use a proper language.
I'm speaking on behalf of the party.
It will not end up well.
I ignored it, as your father passed away before 3 months.
Comrade, use a proper language.
Comrade, he isn't using the appropriate words.
INTERMISSION
Have you paid the chit installment?
Have to.
Will go to hometown this Sunday. Will pay then.
Queue up.
Those people of a portion can leave.
You don't get salary. Leave.
I did tell you on the other day.
You can leave. No pay.
Move.
Come get it.
Take ti. Keep moving.
Keep quiet and move.
Next.
What shall I do with this?
Take.
Keep quiet?
Why should we keep quiet for getting paid for the labor?
Move. - What shall I do with this money?
Why should keep quiet?
Seems we should zip our lips for this salary?
Why should we?
Doesn't fair words reach your ears?
I did tell you on the other day. You don't get paid.
Leave. 3 cardamom and 300 jasmines.
Bloody thieves.
I will... Money doesn't matter.
I will kill you. Don't you change ever?
Hey!
Oh God! I lost my money.
Hey!
Here take this. - You...
3 cardamoms and 300 Jasmines.
Serve me some curry.
Get me some meat.
There's no meat left. - Not so tasty.
It lacks salt and spice
Shut up and eat.
It's tasty.
Finish it and leave the place.
You didn't add turmeric and also reduced the salt.
I know to cook only this way.
Don't buy meat henceforth. - Lachumi.
Take this money.
Is the meat well cooked?
Yes, Eswari. It's cooked well.
It's good.
Did you make the deposit? - Yes.
I have some savings.
I'm planning to get her married to a good man.
We initiated the talks but it didn't go well.
You are a fool
Rangasamy is present here.
He is your nephew.
Can't you stay quiet?
I have made up my mind to buy land
Why do you bring the marriage matter? - Stay quiet.
You can't find a groom like this.
Speak with your sister.
Let me speak.
See you.
Think about my suggestion. - Definitely.
♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫
Just arrived? - Yes.
Eswari, aren't you keeping well?
Nothing.
Nothing to worry.
Bhakkiyam sister proposed a marriage alliance with Rangasamy.
Since then she seems to be dejected. - Bhakkiyam was indeed correct.
Why didn't you think of it?
Kaliamma is almost like a sister to you.
In that case this girl can be married to Rangasamy.
Yes. - He is a good guy.
You need not think twice. He is a good guy.
Are you okay with this?
If Kaliamma sister agrees, I have no objection.
Come early in the morning.
Let's discuss with Kaliamma.
Okay, we shall.
Why are you roaming all over when you have the groom ready?
What's your opinion?
He wants to get married only after buying a land.
Would you been born if your parents had decided the same?
Don't we know about it?
Actually..
Stay quiet. - What's your final decision?
Won't I want my son to get married?
I give my consent. - Your sister has agreed.
We shall fix the engagement on an auspicious day.- Okay.
See you. - Bye.
Okay.
Long live the revolution!
Long live CPI(M)!
Long live CITU.
Down! Down!
Capitalism down!
By eradicating the slavery of labors
Winning over the rights of plantation workers
In the plantation that's larger than 5 acres
For all who have toiled hard..
for establishing labor union.
People who had participated in it
And who sacrificed their lives due to bullet injuries
This rally is to salute their bravery.
Don't feel shy.
Everyone's here?
Welcome, Chaako. - Have a seat.
Good timing. - Eswari.
I wanted to talk about something. - Tell me.
He is one of the porters in our estate.
She has enrolled in the union as well.
It has been announced in the conference
that estates of 5 acres or more
should employ the members of union.
Instead of registering and working in some estate
Let them register in our estate
If they work here
They can live in the house in the estate.
If they work together for 4 years
He can live prosperously buying a land here.
His mother can survive of her own.
Please do this favor.
You are the only Kangaani in the party.
Would I say no to your request?
Thank you.
I need some more time. You all can leave.
Have food. - No..no
Is the jeep available? - Yes.
Shall I take leave? - Okay.
Bye, Eswari.
Somehow I will get you registered in the union
We can hear the unheard instruments
In this silent place
A beautiful flower
Is dancing to the song of the wind
Didn't match horoscopes.
Never sought the approval of the elders
My Lord show me the path.
Come as my companion for the welfare of the people around us.
We can hear the unheard instruments
...in this silent place.
Mother, father and uncle and aunty..
...are not strangers when we are together.
The unseen neighbours shower unexpected love.
Time cannot be judged when we are together.
Even as we separate...
...the time will bring us together.
Why should we fret
we are there for each other
We are there for each other We stand for yourselves
We can hear the unheard instruments
In this silent place.
A beautiful flower...
... is dancing to the song of the wind.
Didn't match horoscopes..
Never sought the approval of the elders.
You are the guide.
You are the path to my wellness.
We can hear the unheard instruments...
... in this silent place.
Don't know through whose penance...
... have we come together?
In this nest in this wild jungle...
... we have come together
The path that destiny paves...
... is for everyone to travel.
As we both go destiny is behind us.
The proof of our future..
... is merely our heart..
We don't have to live in vain waiting for tomorrow.
We can hear the unheard instruments...
... in this silent place.
A beautiful flower...
... is dancing to the song of the wind.
Didn't match horoscopes...
Didn't seek the approval of elders.
My Lord show me the path.
Come as my companion...
... for the welfare of the people around us.
We can hear the unheard instruments...
...in this silent place.
She has grown up.
Stop it. The old lady might hear it.
Get inside. - Shouldn't I clean the utensils?
Get inside. - You ask me to clean.
Stop answering back.
Chop the vegetables.
Get in.
Chop it.
Henceforth don't ask me do any work.
Lady
lady
Why are you feeling dejected?
Excuse me. - Nothing.
Share it with me.
She has grown up.
What can I do staying here?
If her parents were alive, they wouldn't have kept her single.
I took care of her since she was a child.
Hence forth I can't.
She has grown up.
I have to get her married very soon.
Her aunt is Varusanadu.
They are good natured.
But she demands dowry.
I'm ready to give it.
If she get married there, she will lead a happy life.
I can't do anything with the money I have.
The land in the foothills is unused
I want to sell it for her marriage.
Okay.
Why don't you buy the land?
All of a sudden?
What are you thinking about?
Okay. - Consult with your family if you wish to.
I'll have a word with Eswari.
I'll wait for a positive reply.
Okay. - Don't forget.
See you later.
How can you be silent?
Nothing will happen unless we proceed.
We do have some money.
If not sufficient
we shall sell the jewelry
and buy the land.
That's a fertile land.
Tell Bhakkiyam that we will buy it.
Okay?
Accountant..
Rangasamy has come.
Please come.
Sit.
How much money did you get?
Actually..
I have sold the earrings. I have mortgaged wedding locket as well.
But still there is shortage.
So, I am little confused about it.
You need not worry.
Cardamoms have a good market price now.
We shall meet the boss.
We shall buy a sack of cardamom at cost price.
If you give it to merchant Damodharan
He will sell it to a good price.
We can clear the shortage with that amount.
Fine. But will help me out?
You need not ask him.
I'll talk to him.
You don't worry. Okay?
Okay.
Come, accountant.
Here I come.
Greetings, boss. - Greetings.
What made you come here?
The one who works in our estate. - Who?
Rangasamy. - Yes.
He wants to buy a land...
He has got money is pushing me strike a deal.
Which land?
In the foot hills..
There is a shop owned by Bhakkiyam. - Yes.
The land next to the shop. - So what?
So he wanted me to explain this to you...
And make an arrangement.
If you can sell him a sack of cardamom at the actual price...
He can resell it...
And can manage with the profit gained.
I promised to talk about it with you.
Is it so? - He has come with the money.
Okay.
Ask him to come. - Okay.
Come in.
Greetings. Handover the money to him.
I have informed the accountant.
He will get you a receipt with which you can get a sack cardamon in the estate.
Okay.
Thank you very much. - Thank you.
Will leave. - Go.
Why are you removing your attire?
Nothing.
Why are you tying it to a tree?
I said nothing. Keep quiet.
Why are you tying it? - I'll let you know.
Boss has asked to give this receipt and take the cardamom sack.
Oh?
Good.
Give it.
Come.
Carry it.
Not that. Carry it.
This one is of better quality.
Careful. Lift it correctly.
Till now you have been carrying it for your bosses.
Today, you are carrying it for yourself.
I'm happy for you.
Careful..
Come on..
Let's move.
Come on. - Shall we go?
Move.
Where is our land?
Dad will show you.
Did you buy the cardamom?
Yes.
Are you coming to see our land? - No thanks.
Where is it?
Wait..
Where is our land?
Dad will show it you.
Where is our land? - Have some patience.
Where is our land? - I'll show it, dear.
Where is our land? - I'll show it.
Come on. Sit beside your mother.
Where is our land?
Can you see a stream?
Yes.
Where is it? - Look straight. Look there.
Can you see a stream?
South of it there is a bund.
Where?
South of stream there is a bund. Can you see it? - Yes.
Straight down the bund is a tree.
Where is it? - Look there.
Can you see the tree?
Where? - Look there.
A tree near the stream.
Did you find it?
Look there.
Can you see it? - Yes.
Can you see a vaetti tied to the tree?
That's our land.
Kethara uncle..
Did you see our land? - Yes, I did.
Wait, let me pluck some goose berries. - Everyone, take a look at our land.
This is our land.
Take a look at our land..
The life of poor is...
hanging on a weaker thread.
This has been a scenario for years.
Whom shall I question this unjust?
If You can't be our saviour...
Then who shall be?
We have no options left except to embrace it.
The life of poor is...
hanging on a weaker thread.
This has been a scenario for years.
Whom shall I question this unjust?
The life has turned like a rain shadow region.
Dignity is gifted with mortality.
The neighbors are scattered away.
Even the blood relations are fleeing away to foreign lands.
My land gazes at me.
In return I throw a gaze at it.
My land gazes at me.
In return I throw a gaze at it.
This has been the itinerary for generations.
The life of poor is...
hanging on a weaker thread.
This has been a scenario for years.
Whom shall I question this unjust?
Sleep.
What your mother said was true.
If we keep calm...
That won't be nice.
Bhakkiyam has started up the marriage preparations.
The land..
Even if we can't buy..
At least we can give some money.
Can we get some loan from Mr. Meeratha?
What are you thinking of?
Actually..
I haven't taken loan from anyone.
So, I'm a little hesitant.
Why are you feeling hesitant about it?
It's about marriage life of the girl.
Don't think.
Ask him tomorrow.
Okay.
When did you come, bro?
Just now.
Have you dropped in the school? - Yes.
To whom are you buying sharbath?
Bhakkiyam has come to give invitations.
Invitations? - Your mom asked me to buy sharbath.
She has come.
She is not at home.
They have gone for harvesting work. She will be back by evening.
Ok, stay at home. I'll come soon.
Here they come.
Why did you take so long?
When did you come? - Just now.
Take this. - Give it, bro.
Have this.
Eswari, come here.
Here I come.
Take it.
Take this invitation.
Please do come.
Here is the land document.
What document?
Take it.
Why? I don't want to take it. - Let me explain.
Meeratha had come yesterday.
He forced me to take the money.
He asked me to give this document
I did try to convince but he was adamant.
Keep this.
Take it.
You can talk to him.
I've nothing to say.
Greetings..
Come on, Rangasamy.
Sit.
It's okay.
Please sit.
Subaida, get some water for Rangasamy.
What's the matter?
Bhakkiyam gave me this document.
It's yours. Have it.
Why? - I don't want to take it for free.
So, I came to return.
Not for free.
Your father's money.
He brought the terrain.
You bought it for pride.
Your father and the Pannaipuram man.
Mookaiah and others.
Worked hard in all circumstances.
and made me earn this property.
Your father had left me with debt.
Do you want to do the same to me?
Take it.
I'll take this if you are ready to accept in installments.
Else, I don't need.
Is it?
Okay, your wish.
Take it. You are the witness, Kethara. - Okay.
Okay. - He has promised to pay in installments.
I'll receive the same. - Okay.
Subaida, he will give the money.
Collect all installments and keep a record of it.
Happy?
It's not free.
I'll clear it somehow.
Okay, you can happily settle it.
Okay? - I'll take leave.
See you, later. - Okay.
Seems he will clear the loan.
Pray to the God.
You have bought the land for the first time.
Pray to God to reap you with benefits.
Put a bit of motherly earth in your mouth.
Take some to your house.
Brother Kethara. - Rangu
Pray to God. - It's okay.
You carry on. - Come on.
Take it.
Pray.
Rangasamy. - Brother.
You are now a farmer. But you didn't invite me.
Please come.
Take this offering. - Pray to God.
Come let's have a look at it.
You have to transact everything through my commission shop. - Okay.
Come.
I will wait there. Come there, once it's done.
Where are you leaving at this hour?
I'll go visit our land.
It's raining with a heavy wind flow.
I will just go have a look at it. - I'm scared.
I'm scared of the plants. - Look at him.
I have asked men to harvest. - Don't go.
It's flooding everywhere. - I have asked men to harvest.
I will have a visit once.
The plants will perish.
We can take care of it tomorrow.
To hell with this rain.
I have to go.
Look there.
Look behind.
Last night rain has destroyed everything.
We are searching for the insane lady.
Logu fertilizers shop.
Don't worry, Rangasamy.
With respect to farming
losses and gains are unpredictable.
Don't worry about it.
But if you continue to sow conventional
crops like maize, ragi..
You can't earn money. It's doesn't benefit you.
There are different type of new hybrid seeds are available in the market.
If you sow it..
you can't trace a leaf.
All you can see is the bunches of fruits and flowers.
Okay.
You can get profit about four times of investment.
You can earn well in 2 years.
Okay. - You can worry if I don't have stock.
I have it.
Okay.
I don't have money. - Forget about money.
Money doesn't matter.
Pass it.
2 packets of seeds.
The one which was delivered yesterday.
2 packets of seeds from it.
The pesticides for it
Fertilizers.
Give all these to Rangu.
Don't worry about money.
I will keep the account of the credit.
Pay once you get money. - Okay.
Pay as per your convenience. I'll keep the record.
Men are important.
It's you that I need to help.
I left my village and came here with no money.
I'm here today just because of you.
If we can't help each other, it doesn't make any sense.
If you can't get profit this year
you will pay the next time.
I will get it.
You don't hesitate.
Don't worry. I'm here to help.
Be strong.
What do people have to say about our conference?(Speaking in Malayalam)
It was better than what we expected.
Did people from Ottathi?
He brought the people as he promised.
Comrade is the in charge of Sadhurangaparai, isn't it?
How many people came from that place?
I expected around 300 to 350.
Around 500 to 550 men had come.
What about Manathoadu?
- I'm not the in charge for it.
I was dealing with Parathoadu.
But 6 to 7 trucks of people have come from there.
I did see my self. 7 trucks had come.
I wanted to discuss something since 2 to 3 days.
But I wasn't able to? - What's it, comrade?
About the new roads.
Your thoughts about the roads?
What's our problem with the roads?
We have concerns.
The new roads bring machineries to the estates.
Will it affect our laborers?
It is his concern. - How will it affect our laborers?
The will not affect directly.
The machineries will reduce the work force.
We will employ them in some other jobs then.
All who is going to suffer is the poor laborers.
It will affect them.
It's not possible.
If it happens..
You always seems to be opposing any new reform in the party or nation.
Chaako is not finding mistakes in your statement.
He is not against the machineries
How will these machineries affect our labors?
We will decide it then. - No.. no.
A true communist
... is one who thinks before something happens not after it.
Are you teaching communism to me?
I'm not teaching it, but telling you the fact.
My work in the national movements through out the nation..
Do you have any idea? - That's not the issue now.
Decision making must very futuristic.
Don't try to teach me. - I'm not teaching you.
A communist working for laborers shouldn't use such words.
Why did you lose words? - I have done a lot.
He is defending our men.
Comrade.. - Yes, comrade.
We spoke loud against Sasi comrade.
He told that he was in a bad mood so he spoke out of frustration
Nothing to worry. - I have been telling it.
But he is ignoring it. - We shall clear it.
There is some problem in Munaar estate.
Comrade Rajaiah is not available.
So, some one from here has to go there.
So, Sasi comrade has asked you to go.
While leaving, deliver this letter to Devi Kulam party office.
Devi Kulam office?
What about the conference?
I will manage with the workforce there. - Bye.
Okay.
What are you doing? - Stop it.
Why are you locking it up?
Should we end up in the streets?
What's this?
It's a court order. Whatever it is.. deal it legally.
Got it? - We aren't bothered about it.
We will not allow you to lock.
I'll not let you do it.
Done? Let's go.
Where can we go if you ask to leave?
Wait..
Please try to understand. It's a court order.
I have nothing to do with it. Work in some other estate.
We have no where to go.
It's an government order. We can't help it.
You can look for some other job.
No.. no I can't help it.
Please do consider us. - I can't help it.
We beg you. - I have nothing to do
Hey!
Chaako. - What's it?
Are you leaving for Munaar?
I need not discuss it with you.
Then with whom will you discuss with?
You were an obstacle to one of my works.
So, I cleared you out.
I have bought Thalayankaaval estate. - What?
Thalayankaaval estate where Tamils work.
I have bought it. Do you know how?
As 2 acres,3 acres and 4 acres.
I've shared it as parts among the family.
If I own 5 acres your union dogs come there.
Will you come there?
I forgot.
While buying the estate.. The comrade..
Comrade Sasi.. I have brought him as well.
You can buy any thing in this world with money.
I have court orders.
What?
If something happens to the labors
I'll kill you. - Scoot.
Did I teach you the lesson I promised to? - Get lost.
Pour some for me.
Have it.
They have destroyed our lives and brought us to streets
They have left no shelter to us. But you are boozing.
Why wait here? Let's go.
Call me.
Call me now.
Who else will?
3 cardamoms..300 jasmines
Will anyone in the plains call me by names?
You call me.
Call me
You.. You call me..
Is your mouth stuffed?
Oothu rasa.
Call me now.
3 cardamoms..300 jasmines
At least you..
Call me..
Some one please call me by names?
Please don't do it.
Please listen to me.. - Please call me..
3 cardamoms..300 jasmines - Don't cry.
Who will dare to call me by names?
Call me..
Let's go.
Some one please call me..
3 cardamoms..300 jasmines
Where are you going? Drop your baggage..
They have asked us to leave the place.
I'll take care of you.
Bring me the sickle.
They have taken our bread and butter. - Not to worry.
We have nothing left. - Drop your baggage..
Come with me.
Please do something..
Sasi bro.(Speaking in Malayalam) - Yes
Ask me for any favour without any hesitation.
You need not mention it. I do know.
I want to tell you something.
What's the sound?
Chaako.
Listen to me, Chaako.
You have joined him by betraying the laborers?
Is this the communism you learnt?
Come.
5 YEARS LATER
Who is it? - Is Rangasamy in?
Yes.
He is sleeping.
What's it about?
Mr. Logu wants you to meet him.
Dear..
Mr. Logu wants you to meet him.
Come, Rangasamy.
I don't know how to say it.
But I have no option left.
After you were jailed..
As she was suffering alone
Whenever she asked
I have asked anything that was required.
Now when I checked the credit.. The capital and interest is huge.
Years have passed. Listen Rangu.
If it was someone else
I would have recovered the other way.
You helped me when I came here empty handed.
To pay back that
I don't mind the losses
Register your land on my name. That's enough.
Hey.
If I check the credit..
This will not even match the credit.
It's okay. Sign it.
Sign here. Sign on the marked area.
You don't worry.
I have recommended you a job
There's a vacancy in the same land.
I know him.
After some days
Meet me.
Sir, I know him. Please assign the job to him.
Pity on him.
Hey. - Yes, sir.
Get him some food and escort him.
Pass the spanner.
Palchamy Brother.
Come.
What happened?
They asked me to join tomorrow.
They have given me the uniform too.
I'll have to pick labors for estate work.
Wait near my house.
I'll drop you in Thaevaaram.
Rangasamy, the vehicle has come.
Come Rangu. Get in.
See you. - See you, bro. - Okay.
Dedicated to 'The landless labour class across the world.