Baaram (பாரம்)

- How much for the balloon? - Ten rupees.

Which one?

Balloon vendors don't stand middle of road

Move way

- How much for this one? - Fifty rupees.

- This one? - No, thanks.

Rajan, how're you?

I seeing every things

I'll see if I can find it.

- Brother! - Hi!

Alright, I had to come here.

- How much? - Fifty rupees.

Fifty rupees!

What unfair?

But it's just 4 holes!

50's too much.

Give it to me for ten.

Your face has holes in it! Ten rupees!

Get lost!

Hello, sir.

Hello! Here, take some.

What brings you here?

Come, uncle.

- Come in, brother. - Coming ma.

- Here, darling. - She's just stuffed her face!

- Want to drink water? - Bring it.

I will bring it.

Hi uncle

What a crowd at the festival!

You didn't come?

How is now?

It used to be exciting when we were young.

I made dry fish curry and rice.

- Bring it. - I will bring it.

Study, child.

Remember those flutes we used to buy at the fair for 50 paise?

Do you want to play with toys at this age?

Will a toy flute scare away a thief?

It's not for me, silly!

Come, come, Mani.

Didn't you set up the stall today?

The new beat cop came.

Why?

Dry fish curry.

We have to pay 500 rupees a night after 8 pm.

And what's left for us?

- Sweetheart! - Veera!

Hey Uncle!

- Come...come - Mother

- Come, eat. - I will eat ma.

- Uncle... - Come, Veera.

Special feast?

Was yesterday they told like that?

It was aunt's death anniversary 3 days ago?

You didn't tell me?

It happens every year, son.

I came for my Aadhar card. Mani!

So how much is that flute for?

Never mind.

This fish curry's delicious. I'll have some more.

Veera, come sit.

Here.

What is it?

Guavas! Where did you get so many from?

They're from Vellaisaamy's garden. He gave them to me.

That old miser only has a soft spot for you.

Yesterday, I was planning to visit you at work.

But you came.

You wouldn't have found me if you'd come.

Why not?

I quit my job.

Quit your job?

What's he saying?

Are you insane?

It's a government job with a pension.

You're not married yet.

And you've quit your job!

Do you know how many people I had to beg to get you that job?

I thought I'd join the union full-time.

Really?

That's okay, too.

What's the use of being a government bus conductor?

See you.

Bring me some water.

Veera, wait.

- He never stand here. - Come...come, Uncle

Drive safe!

Go carefully, uncle.

Why did he quit his job?

Veera!

Lend me 20 rupees. I'll return it when I'm paid.

Is that what you've been trying to ask?

No, no. just 20.

Keep it.

I'll remind you if you forget.

It's Senthil's daughter's birthday.

How time flies! She's 9 now.

So I thought I'd buy her a flute.

It's tomorrow?

Fine Uncle.

Don't get me wrong.

You're old now.

Why are you still doing this watchman's job?

There's the 3 of us.

Or you can move to Senthil's.

Why are you struggling?

Only moths fall into the flame.

I'm a firefly.

You never listen.

Come, I'll drop you off.

Why, don't you like to see me in one piece?

I'll walk.

'The Burden'

Run, run!

Mister

- Careful - What happened?

Give him some water.

My hip!

Watch his hip!

- Let's go that way. - Easy, easy.

He is here only working.

- Where does he work? - Here.

Lift him, bro, he's heavy

Brother

Gently.

Lie down carefully.

Brother.

Who's it at this hour?

Sorry to bother you. He's the colony watchman.

A motorcyclist hit him.

My home's too far away.

We didn't know what to do.

- Has he given you his address? - No.

He's not talking. He only said his hip hurts.

Is this really an accident?

Yes. We saw it.

We'll get in trouble.

- Have you packed her lunch? - Yes.

- ‘Bye, ma! - You better come straight home.

No stopping to play with your friends!

Bye grandma.

Take the container.

Bring the bag.

‘Bye, ma.

‘Bye, sweetie.

Oh God!

Tell me.

I sent the cash yesterday

but he's still asking us to close early.

Muruga...

One second, ma.

Hey Muruga...

- Listen to me! - One second, ma!

Your uncle hasn't returned from work yet.

I'll call you back.

It's 1 o'clock.

He can't bear to stay hungry.

Ma, he always comes straight home from work.

He must have stopped to chat with someone.

You're crying over this?

He's never done this before. He'd at least call.

Tell me, Muruga.

He's not back yet?

He said yesterday that he was going to Senthil's house.

It's his daughter's birthday today.

Maybe he's gone there.

Okay.

I told you, ma, he's gone to Senthil's house.

Call Senthil, son

You know Senthil can't stand me,

and you still want me to call him?

He is such a nuisance

- I'll dial. Will you speak? - No, no, you do it.

Sir...

Are you feeling better? Can you talk?

How's your hip?

Sir...

Try to talk.

Should we go to the cops?

No, it'll become a problem.

They'll turn around and accuse us. Forget it.

Sir!

Can you remember anything?

Can you hear me? Please try. You're fine.

How long will we keep him here?

Who'll be responsible if something happens to him?

Keep quiet! It's getting too messy.

He's conscious!

Sir!

My hip hurts.

Don't worry, we'll go to the hospital.

Is there anyone we can call?

A phone number?

Such arrogance!

Does it hurt you to make one phone call?

Alright, ma, I'll call Senthil. Don't yell.

Where's the knife?

Check near the grinder.

Who's this?

Yes, speaking.