He should be grateful to have me.
I'm not manipulative like other women.
I've never kept him from his family and friends.
I have a really good heart, Mona.
May God grant me his love.
Your husband will never love you, Aunt Hayatt,
as long as you keep spanking your kids and yelling at them all day long.
Razan!
Hey, Hassan, this daughter of yours needs her tongue cut out!
- Are you going to cut it out? - Of course not.
You have a great way of saying exactly what you think.
Come here. Tell me, what did you say?
Aunt Hayatt was saying she doesn't know why her husband doesn't love her.
CRASHING EID
Were you guys scared?
I feel like the film was just ordinary.
We have been together for two years now.
I never thought I would let a man back into my life,
especially now that I have Lamar.
But you, I mean…
You're simple, not complicated, and you have no issues.
Sometimes I even doubt that you're a man.
You get it, right?
Just hear me out till I'm done. Will you?
Wait!
Just stay with me.
Congratulations!
- My parents are from Pakistan. - So?
I've lived in the Arab World. I know it's hard for them to accept me.
Oh, don't worry.
Believe me…
- God willing. - God willing.
Isn't that the Saudi tradition?
Of course not! First, Sameer, are you marrying me or my family?
I love you because you're different.
I had nothing to do with this.
- Yes, Mona. - [Mona] Hello.
- Did the furniture guys come? - Yes, they came and left.
Why didn't you call me?
- I wanted them to set up the bed. - Why didn't you tell them at the store?
Because this company is cheaper.
- Okay, so what am I supposed to do? - Okay, Mona, fine. Bye.
Peace be upon you.
I've missed you!
People shouldn't follow trends blindly.
God Almighty.
You're absolutely right.
May God forgive us all in this holy month.
- Amen. - Amen.
Dad!
Oh, Lamar, look at you, sweetheart! You've really grown! God bless you!
Dad hates public displays of affection.
Where's the rest of your luggage?
I shipped it.
It was much cheaper. It'll be here in just a few days.
Ah… Okay. Let's go.
Welcome back.
JEDDAH BRIDE OF THE RED SEA
Lamar, sweetheart.
Let's play "Set Up the Parasols,"
given your mother's outfit is so summery.
I really missed you, Dad.
I really missed you too, sweetie.
- Grandpa. - Hm?
Wasn't Uncle Sofyan supposed to pick us up?
Why didn't he come?
Sorry, sweetie. Uncle Sofyan had to go to court today.
I never misjudged a person in my whole life.
When I met her father, I knew the families would never get along.
But, Dad, back then, he really wanted to get married and raise a family.
No one wants to be alone.
You know what, Lamar?
Everyone seeks my advice and guidance…
except my wife and kids.
- What did you say, Grandpa? - Nothing. I was saying…
Set up the parasols, set up the parasols
Hello! Welcome back! Look at you!
You've grown up so much, you could be a bride!
- Grandma, I'm only 15. - Yes, you are, sweetie.
- How was your trip? - Good.
- Did you enjoy it? - Yeah.
- Is this a British abaya? - Hm?
Oh, hello! It's so nice to see you!
- Hey! - Welcome back!
The one who's keeping my granddaughter from me.
That's not true, Mom. You talk to her every day.
- You do not want me to talk to her? - On the contrary.
I love it when you talk to her.
Wow! Look at you both. No abayas, how very modern and liberal.
That's it. Add two dates, one yogurt, and one snack.
- Like this? - That's it. Good girl, Lamar.
Mom.
Know what we're doing?
This is a fasting meal.
We give it to those
who can't make it home before the call to Maghrib prayer.
Maybe God will bless us and I'll be able to see my grandson, your cousin.
Amen to that. I hope we can all see Baraa, Sofyan's son.
I hope so too. Because whenever I get a grandchild…
they're taken away from me.
The British didn't teach you what a fasting meal is, did they?
No, Grandma. The only thing the British taught me was how to drink.
Drink tea. I drink tea.
Now is not the time!
It's fine!
Actually, Mom, there are many Muslims in the UK.
They are from almost all nationalities. There are…
Malaysians, Arabs, of course, Europeans, and there are Pakistanis…
Yes, but their Islam is different than ours.
We're not like them.
HAYATT MOBILE
It's Grandma Hayatt.
What? You want me to cut ties with my sister?
No. I didn't say anything. I'm fine.
Tell her I said hi.
- Yes, doctor. - Hello, dear.
Yes.
Of course not.
My daughter, God bless her, has a PhD in psychology.
Yes.
Uh… Just a second, doctor.
This is a friend of mine.
He runs a big, fancy clinic the Singaporean way.
- The Singaporean way? - Yeah.
How about I talk to him later?
Sweetie, it's just a few words.
Introduce yourself and call him "uncle," because he's older than I am.
Dad, thank you. I really appreciate it.
But, I mean, my plan is to work on my research.
I'm not interested in working at a clinic.
Y-Your plan?
Okay.
Yes, doctor.
Excuse me, but we're in Ramadan. We're busy with the Iftar preparations.
Tell me, doctor. Do you have a research department?
- When will you tell them? - Don't stress me out.
- You must tell them now. - I will.
You have to tell them about Sameer.
Let's put these in a bag
so that you can take them all with you.
I put everything in a bag so that you can carry it easily.
Um… Mom?
Tell me when have some free time. I'd like to discuss something with you.
This bag won't do. It'll tear.
Let me get you a stronger bag.
She has a PhD, she says, but she cannot even pick a decent bag.
- Imagine if I had brought Sameer here! - Shh! She'll hear you!
Imagine if I had brought Sameer here!
Mom, look how we all look happy, except you. You look sad.
GRANDMA, GRANDPA, MOM, LAMAR, SOFYAN
I want to buy a thobe.
- A thobe? - Yes, a thobe, I mean…
for today's Iftar.
Razan is here… What a joy!
What do you want to talk about?
- It's a simple matter, Mom. - A simple matter?
Go on, shock me and horrify me.
Hit me with your bad news right now
because I get tired at night, and I don't process anything.
What's this?
Some abayas. I'd like you to try them on.
Why, Mom?
Mom, this one is pretty.
It doesn't look like an abaya. It looks like…
Stop it. I don't want to.
No need. I've told my parents.
I got you a light abaya that won't bother you in this heat.
Sofyan!
Hey! Welcome back!
Thank you.
It's good to see you. Wow! You could be a bride now!
You know I'm only 15, right?
Yes. Your mom is the mother of the bride now.
Okay, ladies, go inside, and I'll be right there.
I just need to let the driver in. Okay?
I'll wait for you here.
Razan.
For my sake.
Let him come in, and come sit down and tell me what happened in court.
Razan, I need to let the driver in. Please, go inside.
Let him come in while I'm in here.
Razan, this is not the UK.
I don't want a Pakistani coming in and seeing you.
You look Indian, eh?
British.
British?
My parents are originally from Pakistan.
Pakistan… It's a pleasure, really.
Say… Does your Indian school curriculum include Arabic?
In India? I don't know.
So, what brings you to Saudi? Is it work or… what?
I'm here to get married.
Wow! Wow!
Are there no Pakistani women in the UK?
My fiancée is Saudi.
- Really? - Really.
You must be rich, eh?
Is she Saudi of Pakistani origin?
No.
Is she related to you?
Is she ill?
A widow?
Divorced.
Divorced?
A divorced woman is fine.
Yes. Excellent.
I wish you all the best.
Wow, Grandpa! Whose room is this?
It is for you and your mother.
It's lovely.
- So Grandma and Mom won't fight. - No. They won't fight.
They might end up killing each other.
This is to give the two of you some privacy.
Hey! Son, where are you?
You've kept me on hold for more than ten minutes now.
Is the guy coming or not?
I will complain to the Consumer Protection Department.
Do that.
Uh… sweetie?
Did you call your dad to say hi?
What would I tell him? "Your unwanted daughter is in Jeddah"?
Sweetie, this is wrong. Show some respect. You are no longer a child.
Old enough to be a bride?
You sound like your grandma.
- Grandpa, I'm kidding. - Right.
Sweetie?
Every girl in the world needs a father.
I don't need mine. Mom takes care of everything.
A father's love is irreplaceable.
Yes, son. You guys have worn me down. Where's the guy?
He's on his way. He got lost in your area.
What if I don't find him outside?
Report it to Customer Protection Services.
I'll go look for him. Wait here.
- Did he go? - I don't know.
- Did he get custody of his son? - I don't know.
- What is it? - You went to court in gym clothes?
No, Mom. I didn't go. I sent my lawyer.
You lost custody?
No, Mom. This has nothing to do with it.
Maybe he's better with his mom. He's still young.
Yeah, maybe.
Do you know his mother?
Spare me your lecture.
I haven't seen my son in three months.
I'm allowed to see him once a week, but he can't stay over.
So give it a rest.
I got the furniture. It will be delivered today.
Why didn't you go to court?
That's not why I lost custody.
I lost it because she's a woman and a liar.
Divorce is hard. It brings out the worst in people.
Don't compare my divorce to yours.
I can't go to my ex and say, "Give me my child, or I'll kill you all!"
- Did I say that? - Right, you didn't!
- Did I say that? - No, she didn't!
I didn't.
If I threaten to kill, I'll go to prison.
So, don't compare.
Women take everything with their fake tears.
Admit it. I can hear you.
You're wrong. Fake tears are for men.
I heard that.
Are you here for the bed?
The bed… Repairing the bed.
What's wrong? Don't you understand?
The bed…
The bed.
Come on. It's here.
Easy, man!
This is the bed, right here.
This is the… Over here.
Son, it's right here.
Come on, go ahead.
Why do you think you're here? Come on, fix it.
Thank God that you know.
Sameer is outside with Grandpa!
Mom! I'm not kidding! I swear, Mom!
- Lamar? - Hurry!
He's in London, nice and happy.
I don't know. I just saw him with Grandpa, who thinks he's a worker.
Hurry!
I swear, if you're lying, I'll spank you!
- See for yourself. - You'll see.
This seems to belong to another table.
I don't know. Just check it, okay?
See? Why would I lie?
What's wrong?
- Dad. - Huh?
- That man inside… - Yes?
He's not the furniture guy.
Who is he, then?
He's my colleague, Sameer.
- Your colleague? - Yes, from the UK.
- That guy is British? - Yes.
Why is he here?
- Umrah. - Mm. Umrah.
In my house?
There was a mix-up in his hotel booking.
I invited him over to get some rest until his booking is figured out.
He kept saying "Sameer." I thought he meant the bed.
How embarrassing.
- Never mind, I'll go talk to him. - Let's go.
- Wait! You can't go in like that! - What?
So what, Dad? I see him every day in the UK.
That's okay in the UK, but we're in Muhammidiyyah now!
It's okay. Believe me, things have changed.
Fine. Let's go.
Why didn't you tell him?
- I can't! - You lied!
Peace be upon you.
The b…!
Didn't I tell you? He does look like a worker, doesn't he?
- He speaks Arabic, Dad. - He looks like a doctor. Look at him!
Forgive me. I was waiting for the… the furniture guy outside,
and I thought you were him, because of the…
your t-shirt.
I thought you were the worker.
- It's nice to meet you. - It's okay.
- Yeah. - Welcome to Saudi Arabia.
Thank you. Yeah.
- Why are you here? - He's here for Umrah.
You'll add tension to the situation.
Why?
How did you get here?
Yes. No, it's okay. Okay, bye.
Please, come. Come inside the house. Welcome. Welcome.
No! Thank you, my friend!
Just wait. I'll tell him in a bit.
I wanted to tell you that Grandpa told me I should go see Dad.
What do you want?
- I don't want to. - Okay then.
No one will force you to do anything.
Okay.
Let's deal with this mess.
Sameer, where are you from?
The UK.
Yeah, but… are you actually British?
- I am… - Yes, Dad.
My parents are from Pakistan.
Oh, I see, and they live in the UK.
Yes, that's right.
Thank you, Sameer!
These are my favorite cookies. I asked him to get us some…
Chocolate cookies. I asked him to get some, and you have to try them.
Dad, here. I swear, it's delicious. You're going to love it.
You have to try it. Please.
I'm fasting.
Oh… uh, God forgive me!
God fed me and quenched my thirst.
What's wrong with you?
- You startled me. - Who's that?
He's Mom's colleague from the UK.
And what is he doing here?
He came… to go diving in the Red Sea.
- To go diving in the Red Sea? - Mm. He's a diver.
Right.
- What are you doing? - Let me through, girl!
Were you at the same university?
- Peace be upon you. - And you too.
- And you too.
Hey, how are you, Sofyan?
- What's going on? - I'm Sameer!
- Sameer? - I've heard so much about you.
Welcome. Sit down.
- Tell me, how did it go? - I'll tell you later…
He didn't go to court, and he lost the case.
Because I hired a lawyer.
The Red Sea is full of sharks. Get some bracelets for protection.
Dad? Sameer needs to run some errands. Can I take him in your car?
No, sweetie. It's better if I go with you.
No, you don't have to! I can drive…
He gave me permission.
Let's go.
Damn them! What the hell is this? God forgive us!
No shame, I swear! I'll show you. Shame on you!
Come here, dear.
Who's here?
Mom's colleague.
Her colleague?
Yes. From the UK.
And what is he doing here?
Grandma…
to get medical treatment.
Poor guy. He's very sick. It's so sad.
HASSAN
His line is always busy.
Okay. Go get dressed.
Let's give out those snacks with Grandma Hayatt before sunset.
- Who are you texting? - I'm letting Mom know.
You don't have to. Shame on you! I'm your Grandma! Now, go get dressed.
What nonsense! Go get dressed.
- "Uncle." - Not "Baba"?
No!
Only a mother-in-law is called "Mama."
Come, sweetie.
What's wrong? I see that you are restless. Is something wrong?
No, but I didn't want to upset you on my arrival.
No, you don't upset us. We're happy to have you here.
But…
Theoretically, we're not supposed to leave the flock, no?
As the saying goes, "You are what you wear."
Right?
Get in.
- He's a real Briton. - He is.
Where are we going?
He wants to buy chocolate.
What's with him and chocolate?
Besides, you said he's here for Umrah, but he's not wearing the Umrah attire.
I don't know, maybe he's different?
Get in the car.
So? Ready?
Ready.
Wow. This is a once-in-a lifetime journey!
Yes, Uncle.
- Apparently, it's your first time. - Yes, it is. It's his first time, indeed.
Yeah, but hopefully, it won't be your last.
Once is enough for me.
No. Why only once?
You can do it more than once. Just don't overspend, so you don't…
- What are you doing? - I miss Saudi radio!
- Why are you shouting? - Uh, because… Should I turn it down?
Yes.
Can you hear it? Sameer?
This dedication goes to my family and our listeners.
Let's go. Bismillah.
Bismillah.
Hey, Mom.
What did the lawyer say?
He said that these things take time. We'll see.
He'll ask for more visitation.
- I'm seeing him tomorrow. - What will you do with all this stuff?
I'll use it when I remarry.
Find me a bride, Mom. And be quick about it.
Sure, my son.
You just got divorced. Take a little break.
Don't you know your uncle? It's always about the next move.
Yes, son. God will send a decent woman your way.
God willing. I want a fair and pretty girl who wears the hijab.
You got it!
Dear God, I have nothing to do with this.
You think this is Arabic? You should be ashamed of yourself.
Let's go, smarty-pants.
Let's give out the fast-breaking snacks. Come on.
Wow! How nice!
DON'T FORGET TO BUY ME A THOBE.
1200 riyals for chocolate?
Sameer? You're supposed to help me out!
I agree.
Do not elaborate on our relationship. My parents are conservative.
Go slowly, and let them get to know you.
- Okay? - Okay.
Sweetie?
Are you making the chocolate or buying it?
- We're paying now. - Okay, hurry up.
- Dad? - Mm?
You know what? The hotel cancelled his booking.
So what? He can book another one.
I think we should invite him for Iftar.
He's fasting and just got here.
He has nowhere to go. We must honor our guest.
They're going to call for prayer soon.
London has changed you.
Well, he does seem to be lost and confused.
He doesn't even know the difference between Shaaban and Ramadan.
Let's go.
You've decided on this one?
Yes.
Razan.
I talked to your mother. She agreed to let Sameer break his fasting with us.
Don't provoke her.
Okay.
Get this. Grandma set out two tables. One for men and one for women.
Come on, hurry up.
Like this. You dip the date in the cream…
I'm sure you're familiar with cream.
Haven't you taught her how to say a proper Duaa?
You know how to say Duaa.
- Bismillah. - There!
You call that a Duaa?
Sameer, what do you do?
I'm a journalist.
A journalist?
Oh. Nice.
I worked two years in Kuwait,
a year and a half in Indonesia, and for some time here.
Here too?
What did you do while you were here?
I was a reporter.
A reporter.
Are you going with Grandma Hayatt tomorrow?
Yes.
True, she was your mother-in-law, but she's still my sister.
She can't see my sister?
That's fine by me, but you should at least let me know.
Are you going to say no?
No.
What's the point, then?
Do you dive in the UK?
No.
That's strange. I mean, the UK is a beautiful island.
Anyway, we should take you to Abu Madafaa.
But at night.
I've never tried diving.
You mean at night?
Yeah. Never.
Why talk about diving?
He's here to go diving, Dad.
No, he's not. He came here for Umrah.
Don't you want to see your father?
Why are you bringing this up now?
If you really cared, you would have gotten her a thobe.
I got you the thobe I promised you.
Mom, no one asked you to get her a thobe.
Why did you? Did anyone ask you to?
Do you want to see your dad?
- She's scared of you! - She's scared of you!
"Newlyweds"?
Whose is this?
- It's his. Put it back. - Oh.
Please.
I was hoping to give it to Mama Mona.
- What did that man say? - He brought chocolate.
Lamar, try this sobia. It's really good.
Razan and I are not in a hurry.
You and Razan are not in a hurry for what?
There's also a combo… mm… that you have to try.
Sambosa with soup, and daqous.
What's wrong with you?
- Taste it. Taste it! - I'm fine.
Try it.
- What is it? - It's so good.
I want her to try Saudi cuisine.
We could come back to Saudi Arabia for the wedding.
What wedding?
Razan!
Dear God, we need you.
Razan!
Come here, Razan.
Tell us what this diver is talking about.
Sameer and I…
want to get married.
Get married?
- To each other?! - To each other?
This sick Englishman?
He's sick?
How could you, Razan?
Lying to us?
Playing us all for fools?
No one talks to me until I've smoked my hookah!
Okay. I'm going to a hotel.
- No! You're not going! - Take him to a hotel, Sofyan.
He can dive his way there.
Grandpa, let him stay in the new room outside.
Yes!
I can go to a hotel on my own.
You can stay in the guest room.
We'll manage in here.
Hello?
Sameer, I have to go right now.
My colleague.
You weren't supposed to come here.
Mom! Mom, they're coming!
Mom, no one will be okay. Hang up.
I knew you were up to no good!
Okay. Why are you surprised, then?
My daughter needs to have her tongue cut out!
A Pakistani, Razan?
Sofyan.
Focus on your son. Don't meddle in my affairs.
Come on! It's about his honor.
His honor, Mom? Where are we, in the Middle Ages?
The Girl of the Future, with your brother and father sitting with your boyfriend.
He's not my boyfriend…
How do you know Sameer, and what's your relationship with him?
He saw me at university, he liked me, and he decided to propose to me.
He just saw you?
And he came all the way here to propose?
- Be frank. - Of course we know each other, Sofyan!
Do you like what you're hearing? Say something!
That journalist is fluent in Arabic.
What did you tell him about us?
What kind of question is that?
Why did you let him into the house and invite him for Iftar?
If you had listened to me and done your part with the furniture guys,
none of this would've happened!
He looked like a worker standing there on the street!
I let him into the house thinking he was the worker I was waiting for!
It's clear now that he is not a diver.
- What's with this racism? - Listen.
It's my family's first visit during Eid since the death of my father.
There's no way I will allow that man to be here when they arrive!
Hassan, that man cannot stay over.
We won't ruin your Eid feast. Rest assured.
Dad, isn't he supposed to be our guest?
You can't kick him out!
- What will people say? - What people?
Since when do you care about people?
Hassan, do not compromise.
- Dad. - Hassan!
- For my sake. - Hassan!
Dad.
Sorry, Mona.
He's our guest.
I can't kick him out.
You deal with your daughter. I'm out of here.
Thank you, Dad.
I only did it to avoid embarrassment.
But you're not marrying him.
I'll go pray, okay?
I'm right behind you.
No marrying him. Did you hear?
I just need to ask you one question.
Yes?
Is your luggage really coming in two days?
I'm going back to the UK after Eid, as soon as my visa is renewed.
You always did what you wanted without considering others.
Subtitle translation by: Nidal Garcia