- "Episode 5" - I'd rather spend my life in poverty
than live with people treating us like some slaves
Unfair people who are playing with us!
That's not it, let me explain
Nothing can justify what you did to me
You're the last person I thought could hurt me that much
Sweetheart, what's wrong?
Nothing
I wanna sleep over for a couple of days, can I?
Yes, of course you can
But can you just tell me what happened?
I told you, nothing
Is Nadine here?
Forget about Nadine Don't change the subject
Your uncle didn't agree to your marriage to Youssef, right?
- I thought so, maybe he felt sad... - Alya, that's enough
If you wanna keep on talking and asking questions
- Then, it's better for me to leave - Alright, I'll shut up
I'm serious I won't say another word
Do you wanna drink anything?
I wanna sleep
Okay, okay, go to sleep
Mirna
If you need anything I'll be right here, okay?
If I knew that you wouldn't leave your phone
I wouldn't have asked you to come with me
I already told you that I don't wanna go out
If we did, our problems will be solved?
No, but life goes on
We have to learn how to cope with any situation
What situation are you talking about?
Everyday, we face a new disaster and a new problem
It's not the time for us to fight
I don't want anyone to notice anything
Yes, it's like the people didn't notice anything already
- How are you, ma'am? - Hello
- How are you? - What a nice coincidence!
I came here to see a friend of mine How are you?
- I'm good, how are you? - I'm good, I'm good
I won't keep you long Enjoy your food
- Thank you - Thank you
These are the ones who disappeared since the funeral
They're coming to say hi to you and console you
- Rima, how are you? - Hello
- Hello, Yara, how are you? - How are you?
I was just talking to Hanan We should've visited you
But we really couldn't How are you?
- Is everything alright? - Thank God
Excuse me
Have a seat
- A glass of whiskey, please - Okay
This isn't an open bar
What? Will you invite me or are you a stingy man?
When you get to know me
you'll know that I can be anything but stingy
You want a drink? Can you leave your mother alone?
She's not alone
Honestly, I don't like to sit with that kind of people
They're acting as if they care but their curiosity is killing them
They're worried about the bank and the seizure of funds
I'm sure they were talking about us this whole week
Honestly, I can't smile at someone I don't like
Not now at least
Alright, what do you wanna drink?
White wine
On a different day, can you do that?
Do what?
Smile at someone you don't like?
When you get to know me you'll know that I'm capable of anything...
and everything, if I wanted to
Very well
So, I hope you act like yourself and don't get upset when we meet
because it seems we go out to the same places
- So, we'll be seeing each other a lot - Why would I get upset?
It seems you're insisting on making me upset
No, not at all
And whoever gets you upset I'll deal with him myself
Sometimes, I feel like you're answering my question before I even say it
I don't know Sometimes...
I think about something that makes sense
But then again, it ends up being silly
You're funny, too
Yara, I mean...
Don't get upset when you see me because I'm your brother's friend
Quite the opposite
I want you to think of me as your brother, as well
If you want I can be your friend, too
The thing with Youssef is that he doesn't like going out and partying
whereas I like fun people who love going out
Such a pity, you're wrong if you think that I'm waiting for someone to go out with me
You're also wrong if you think that I'm waiting to hear this from you
Anyway, thank you for the drink
- If you need anything just let me know - Of course
Alright girls, it's break time!
Come on, girls!
The break is for an hour not an hour and 5 minutes, alright?
Come on
Come on, Alya
Mirna, I have to speak to you
Don't get too nervous
I neither asked him about what happened between you two
nor will I reconcile you It's up to you
But I asked him about Rola
I know that she might be evicted from her house
I want you to give her this and tell her that Mrs. Hayat says
that what happened yesterday during the break cannot be repeated
Why? What happened?
Just give her this and tell her what I just told you
Okay
Go to your break
- Don't be late - Okay
That's it? She didn't say anything else?
She refused to Tell me what happened
What do you think? You know Mrs. Hayat very well
I just kept on working during the break and you know that it's not allowed
- That's it? - Yes, what else could it be?
I have to go
I cannot believe he was a part of my pain
When your parents did that they were far away from you
But he was right next to me the whole time
He heard me cry everyday endlessly
while he was asleep in the other room!
Didn't he feel sorry for me?
He wouldn't even tell me the truth to ease my pain?
Listen Mirna, I won't tell you to forget about that
because to this day I couldn't forget either
I won't tell you not to be upset because I know what you feel
I felt the same way when I knew what they had kept from me
But I can only tell you one thing
Talk to him
You won't believe me if I tell you that to this moment, I blame myself
for saying everything I had to say that other day
and leaving without hearing what he had to say
I know that whatever he says won't justify what he did
But I tell myself maybe he would've apologized
What will an apology change after all these years?
For me, it won't change anything
But maybe for him it would've changed something
Enough, enough
Can we turn this page in our life already?
- That's enough - I don't know, Youssef
I'm scared to believe that and then getting robbed of my happiness again
My dear, we'll never live happily if we have so much hate towards anyone
Especially, those closest to us
I think that after what happened to us we have the right to a happy life, or not?
Let us forgive them
If not for them let's do it for us
Promise me that you'll go straight home
Promise me
- Alright, I'll think about it - Don't be stubborn
You'll go straight home and you'll listen to what he has to say
If you get upset by what he says just remember that it's from the past
What matters is the future
The future is ours, together
Tell me about the future Is there anything new?
Yes, I met with some investors They have offices here and in Dubai
But their terms are a bit strict regarding gains, profits and management
But I have no other choice
This is my last resort
We'll see what to do
And about the bank...
The notice expires in a couple of days
It's gonna work out
You'll see, it's gonna work out the way you want it
You know?
Every time I reach a dead end
I remember your face telling me it's gonna work out
Although everything suggests otherwise
But I don't know why I believe you and your gut
I have to go
There's a new manager now He's so mean
Although I hear quite the opposite
Goodbye
I'm sorry I kept you waiting
But my phone was on silent when you called
No, I'm the one who must be sorry for interrupting you
Tell me, did you choose the venue or are you preparing the guest list?
- Stop being so silly - No, Youssef
What's silly is me drowning in your company's problems
while you're busy falling in love without thinking it through?
I'm not thinking it through?
That's not what I meant but I'm angry at you
You've been angry since I told you about Mirna
What are you talking about? What do you mean by Mirna, Youssef?
Are you really that in love with her?
Did they answer back?
They refused?
Just like the others
They all think that the company is hopeless
and no one wants to invest in a failed company
Unbelievable!
It's not possible not to find anyone to fund us
Anyone, any investor any company, anyone!
Is there really no solution? It's not the only company that faces such a crisis!
I don't know what to say I spoke with everyone!
I even spoke to some people who rejected the idea in the first place
But I didn't tell you because I didn't want to put you down
- I don't know - No, you...
Thank you, you did well
I don't know how to thank you for supporting me
No, Youssef, no, you neither have to thank me nor apologize to me
If you were in my place you would've done the same
I'm sorry, but I have to go I have an important meeting
I cannot assure you but I can tell you, Youssef
that we'll never stop trying, alright?
Thank you
I'll see you later
- Hello - Mirna?
- Hello, sweetheart - Are you still here?
No, I left Is something wrong?
No, nothing is wrong
If there's something wrong I can come back
No, no, not at all I just wanted to check on you
As we agreed, go straight to your home not to Alya's
Okay, goodbye
Hello
Hello, Mira
I found a Mexican restaurant The food there is delicious!
- How about we go and try it? - I'm so sorry
But I have a lot to do at the company
and I'm facing some problems that need to be solved
Why? What's wrong? Did anything happen?
No, no, nothing at all
It's just a minor crisis Hopefully, it will pass
Alright, how can I help you?
We can meet up somewhere to tell me about it
No, no, it's nothing Thank you
We'll talk later
I have to go now
- Alright, fine - Thank you, Mira
- Thank you - You're welcome
But I wish I could help you
Goodbye
Don't ever leave your house again
You'll only leave this house to go to Youssef's
- Hello - Hello, hello, Mira!
My sweet daughter what a beautiful surprise!
I was nearby so I thought of dropping by
I'm glad I still remember the company's address
Dana, have you heard any news about Dentelle?
Dentelle?
The last I heard was that it was doing bad
How bad?
In a couple of days they'll declare bankruptcy
The company and everything Mounir's family has
will be seized by the bank and sold at the auction
Father, isn't there a way to help Youssef?
Youssef?
How can we help him?
We can lend him money so he can repay the loan
Then, he'll be able to work again and pay us back
Really? Are we a charity? Of course not!
Dana, that's not what I meant
I meant that we can find a solution
We can give him a loan
We can buy some shares in Dentelle or we can also buy the whole company
What are you talking about, Mira?
Think wisely and stop this nonsense!
We're running a business here and it has nothing to do with fashion
Besides, why are you that worried about Dentelle?
If it earned profit or not what's in it to us?
Dana, Youssef is our cousin
If we didn't support him during these hard times, who will?
Our cousin who took our father's fortune and kicked him out of his company?
Yes, we have to help him in times of need Good thinking, Mira!
Dana, you know very well that Youssef had nothing to do with that
Besides, it was a long time ago This isn't the time for it
None of us has anything to do with that
How nice! We're nothing to Youssef to invest our money in a sinking ship!
We're not making our money easily
When I learned the truth...
It was too late
The time when I could've said anything had passed
You were already engaged and Youssef was far away
I thought to myself with time, you'll forget about it
Nothing stays the same
I didn't want you to follow a dream that can't come true
I knew what you were feeling
Unlike what you think
But I was worried about you
I didn't want you to get heartbroken again
You don't know how it is to live like a reject
You would have never been happy with Youssef
among people who wanna see you separated
Especially, Mounir Bey
He loved Youssef deeply
and he worried a lot about him
He wanted to protect him from anything that could've hurt him
Hurt him?
Why did he think that I would've hurt him?
It doesn't matter what Mounir Bey used to think
May he rest in peace
What matters now is what you two think?
What do you want?
It's clear from the beautiful ring you showed me
that you only want each other
You know, Mirna?
They say that the father who has a daughter
waits for her to grow up and become a bride
That's how I feel
I'm eagerly waiting for this day to come
I hope it comes as soon as possible
Especially because you're marrying the man whom you love and loves you back
God bless you, uncle
Youssef is just waiting for things to get better in the company
before he comes to talk to you
Take your time
What matters is that I agree to whatever you want
I won't let anyone...
Neither me, nor anyone else to be the reason of your misery
Youssef, you...
You know that my relationship with your father, may he rest in peace...
We weren't on good terms until he passed away
- You know that? - Yes, I do
Yes, but after all he was my brother
We both carry the same family name
And we must be both keen on the success of Al Talle family
And for the sake of Mounir Al Talle May he rest in peace
and because I believe in you and in your potential
We have to work hard to preserve the family's legacy, right?
Honestly, uncle, I did everything in my power to save the day
But...
But you didn't know that it's that bad, right?
Honestly, no I didn't know that it was this bad
Youssef, I'm experienced
I know all the attempts that you've made
But honestly, I'm shocked Why didn't you turn to me?
There isn't a specific reason for that
But you were just talking about the disputes between you two
Not as your uncle, no
We're talking about work about the business
I'll make you an offer
But don't take too long so as to act before the bank's deadline
Think it through and let me know in a couple of days
What offer?
I'm willing to pay off all the debts of Dentelle
in exchange of some profits and a small percentage of the company's management
Are you serious?
I don't know what to say, uncle
Thank you so much
I'm not gonna lie to you I lost hope
and honestly, I was gonna sell the company
But you came and saved me!
I'm willing to give you any guarantees you ask for
If you want, we can sign a contract right now
Who takes guarantees from his dear nephew and son-in-law?
What a weird offer!
Why would someone like Mira, a beautiful, cute girl
from a respectful family agree to get married in such a way?
- No, she doesn't know - Are you sure?
Yes, of course
My uncle told me that he doesn't want her to know anything about it
It makes sense but why does he wanna do that?
I don't know
- What did you tell him? - I didn't tell him anything
He's very clever, you know?
He said not to inform him of my decision now
He doesn't want me to rush into it He told me to think about it first
He's slick, not just clever
He made you an offer a couple of days before the seizure
and then, told you to take your time to think it through?
- He knows that you don't have time - Exactly
That's right
But I don't understand What's in it for him?
It's neither a business opportunity
nor it's his line of work that he's looking to expand
He won't even get the money he'd invest in Dentelle except after many years
And many years after that so Dentelle would get back on track
What if Mira has a problem?
No, no, I'm kidding but this is weird
Why would a girl like Mira...
A beautiful, smart and educated girl...
I mean, let's say she has a problem or...
I don't know, something bad had happened in her past
We would've been... Or at least, I would've known
Beirut is too small
I don't understand
I find it hard to understand, Jad
No, wait
You're not supposed to understand
You're supposed to thank God for this miracle
and close the deal with your uncle as soon as possible
before he changes his mind
Youssef...
Don't tell me you're still thinking about it
He made you an offer that could solve all your problems
Dentelle will settle its debts
He'll flow money into the company and invest in it so it would get back on track
The house will remain yours
Plus, you'll be married to a respectful, beautiful and an outgoing girl
What about Mirna?
Mirna...
Listen, Youssef
I know that we think differently
But if I were you, even though I hate marriages
If I got a similar offer in such difficult times
I wouldn't have waited until they seized my assets, and my mother's and sister's
and evacuated us from our house and kicked us out on the streets
You're only saying that because you've never been in love
You won't understand how it feels to love someone
and decide to get engaged and make your dream come true
and get married after 20 years
Not in a day or two 20 years, Jad
And suddenly, you're forced to choose
Either you break up with her against your will
or you'll be kicked out on the streets with your family
You wouldn't understand!
Wait a second, you said it yourself Either Mira or the streets
Listen to me...
Youssef, listen to me
If you and Mirna got married...
Where would you live?
How would you live?
You think that if they seized everything you have
You'll still be the same Youssef Al Talle whom she knows?
Both of you will change
And one day, you'll wake up hating each other
This will happen eventually no matter who you got married to
because marriage is the lamest thing ever!
This isn't a solution
it's not an option
I won't break up with Mirna no matter what, Jad
I won't break up with Mirna
We'll stay together I don't care what happens
I couldn't care less about that
Youssef, enough of that lame romance!
You're responsible for a family as well as employees
You're responsible for those people
They'll all be homeless and because of what?
A love story since childhood?
I'll figure it out
I'm sure there's a way
Give me a cigarette
Let me remind you that they'll seize everything after 5 days
in case you've forgotten
Either you accept your uncle's offer
or start packing your stuff as well as your mother's and sister's
Otherwise, you'll need a miracle and not a solution
Why did you do that, Mr. Amer?
I called and told you that I'm gonna pay you half the amount
Here it is
You know how long you're late?
I do, and I know how much you've waited for me
But I promise, by the end of the month I'll pay you the rest of the amount
You're 7 months late This covers 3 months only
You still have to pay more than half the amount
Alright, but have pity on me
I promise I'll pay you by the end of the month
Take your stuff and leave!
Where would I go in the middle of the night?
I don't care Am I running a charity here?
Where...
- I still have some stuff inside - What stuff?
You don't have anything inside anymore
What do you mean?
I have the washing machine, the dryer the refrigerator, the beds...
I took your stuff in exchange for your late months
and the ones you haven't paid for yet
and you still owe me money
- Good morning, Loulou - Good morning
Alright, I'm making room for your clothes in the closet
We'll tidy them up together after breakfast
I'm so sorry for the mess I made
Hopefully, I'll find a house as soon as possible
What's with you this morning? What are you saying?
We both know each other's circumstances This house barely fits you
How nice! How nice it is to be a drama queen in the morning
But you know what? This is nice
because we don't have the time to watch TV series
Listen, isn't it nice for us three sitting together at night
keeping each other company?
God bless you, if it weren't for you I wouldn't have known what to do
Let's get up!
How nice!
Come on, get up and see how much I love you
It's a once in a lifetime experience!
- I, personally, prepared you breakfast - No!
Oh, my God, just a second
She didn't even prepare breakfast for my mother when she visited me
Thank you so much You two are amazing!
Let's go, come on Enough drama, come on
- Look at her - Get up
- Good morning - Good morning
Come have breakfast with us
I'm so late I have an important meeting
- At least, tell us what's new - Everything is well, don't worry
What do you mean?
I mean, I'm working on some things and hopefully, all will get better
- Enjoy your food - Goodbye
Is this is how it's gonna be?
What can we do? Your brother is responsible for everything
And you think he's doing a good job?
May God help us
I can't even sleep
Every time I think about what might happen to us
if it didn't work out I lose my mind
I can't sleep either I can't stop thinking
It seems Youssef doesn't know how to act, mother
He should at least sit with us and tell us what's going on
We're all in this together not just him
You know what?
I'll wait for him to come back and talk to him about all the details
You must
Do that
You know what?
Every time I see you
I'm reminded that life can be so lovely with so little
You see how we're standing here on this roof?
Maybe life only needs little things just like this
I'm serious
Just today, I needed to know that
Why? What do you have today?
I'm going to see the attorney shortly
I've reached a dead end
I decided to sell Dentelle
I can sell it and pay off the debts
Every one of us will take his share
and with the remaining money we'll start the life we want together
We can live here, in Dubai, or Syria
We can work in the fashion industry or not, that doesn't matter
What matters is that we stay together
Who knows?
Maybe it's better if we just start over
Maybe it's better if we just start over and be really together
But if the employees don't work every day
they won't afford to live
What will happen to them?
Basically, I told the accounting department to give all employees their pensions
We're supposed to pay them a month's salary
But I asked them to pay them salaries for two months
Until they find another job
Even if we couldn't pay them from the company's budget
I'll pay them from my own money
But I won't forget them
What a disaster!
Yes, Mr, you told me you knew someone who wants to buy Dentelle
Yes, that's right
Have you decided to sell it?
Sadly, yes
I have no other choice
I won't wait until they seize the company and evict us from our house
So, I think selling it is the only option I have
Hopefully, with the remaining money I'll start a new business
Even if it was a small business
- Yes, but it's a large debt - I know
I know, but what can I do?
It was meant to be
There's a slight problem
Even if we sold Dentelle the house and the cars
we could barely pay off a part of the debt
What?
What do you mean?