Menjelang Ajal

"For each individual, there is an appointed term;

when their time arrives,

they can neither delay it for a moment nor can they advance it,"

I offer the ancestors my greetings.

Come in.

I shall give my ancestors offerings.

Come in. Welcome.

Repeat after me.

"I shall obey the ancestors."

I shall obey the ancestors.

"Give me what I wish for."

Give me what I wish for.

"I promise to be loyal to the ancestors."

I promise to be loyal to the ancestors.

No one can undo this except me

or someone who is more powerful than I am.

"If I break my promise..."

If I break my promise...

"I shall bear the consequences."

I shall bear the consequences.

Ratna?

Do you know what time it is?

Eat your breakfast and go to school. Don't be late.

Mom, look.

I keep telling your brother to pick up your new glasses.

I'll fix them later, okay?

Hold onto them.

Just a second. Your brother's pants.

Come on, Dodi. Hurry up.

Peace be upon you.

And upon you.

Dodi.

What is three plus one?

Four.

Smart boy. Here.

You're getting smarter.

Ratna, I got my new glasses.

- Okay. - Here, Mom.

The receipt.

I used the rest for gas.

Why are you always on your phone?

Are you in love?

Quit it, Dani.

- I'm asking a friend about some homework. - Just admit that you're in love.

- Go on then, read it! - Okay, fine.

Study hard.

Dod, let's go. Mom.

- Take care. - I'm going.

Move, I need my shoes.

What is it, Mom?

Why are you looking at me like that?

How long are you going to keep this up?

I'm tired of your behavior.

You stay out late.

You're never home.

I opened the diner and kept working hard

because I wanted my children to succeed

and not end up like me

or your late father.

I've been waiting for you to change for more than two years,

but it seems like you enjoy slacking off.

I want you to go to college this year.

Take responsibility and take care of your brother and sister.

Whose responsibility?

Why can't you ever understand me?

I know I'm not a son you can be proud of.

But you need to know

that I have goals, Mom.

Right now, I am trying hard.

I'm learning how to fix motorbike engines.

And every time I tell you this,

you never understand what I want.

I can't keep giving you what you want, Dani.

For how long? I can't keep supporting you, Dan.

Nothing ever works out. Absolutely nothing.

And now you're telling me I have to listen to you

and let you open a shop here so your friends

can stay out here late every night and make a nuisance of themselves?

It's not too late for you to go to college.

I don't want to go to college!

A degree does not guarantee success!

Fine. From now on, you figure out your own life.

Out there, out of my sight!

What do you mean?

I want you out of this house, Dani.

I don't want you to set a bad example for your siblings.

I'll prove it to you.

I'll show you that I can succeed without your help.

I will remember

everything you said today.

- What type of fish is that? - Tilapia, ma'am.

- I'll have three kilograms. - Okay.

ONE YEAR LATER

- Please clean them. - Of course.

I need some tempeh.

Just these two.

Sir, I'll have some chicken.

- I need fresh ones. - Over here.

- Can you cut them into ten pieces? - Yes.

- How much is it? - That'll be 20.

Hello.

I need spinach.

MRS. SEKAR'S DINER

- Lock the door when you're done. - Yes, ma'am.

I'll take that, ma'am.

- Done with the soup? - Yes, ma'am. Can you try it?

Fry the tofu and make it crispy. Let's try something new.

- Yes, ma'am. - We have just been stir-frying before.

And the spinach.

Sauté it with black bean sauce, okay?

PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL, CIHIDEUNG

Ratna, did you finish the homework?

Hmm, not yet.

- You? - I did.

It's due tomorrow.

Okay then.

- Hi, Bram! - Hi, Bram!

Hey, girls.

- We gotta go. - Yeah.

- See you. - Bye!

You'll ruin my hair.

No, you're still pretty.

- Dani. - Mang Dayat.

I would like to thank you.

Since you started working here,

you've been a lot of help,

and we've been getting more customers because of your work.

This is your pay for the month.

Take it.

- Isn't this too much? - It's fine.

You deserve it.

- Thank you so much. - You're welcome.

Ratna. Ratna!

Ratna!

Ratna.

Who are you texting?

What do you want?

I'm thirsty. I need water.

Then go downstairs and get it yourself.

But Ratna...

I'm busy. Get it yourself.

Ratna!

What?

I can't do it.

I'm scared.

Fine, I'll get it for you.

So annoying.

Don't let flies into the food.

- Yes, ma'am. - Light some candles.

- Yes. - To keep the flies away.

Go get the candles.

See you.

- Peace be upon you. - And upon you.

Who dropped you off?

A friend, Mom.

Which friend? Why wasn't he wearing a uniform?

I'm not saying you can't socialize and make friends.

I'm just worried you might get hurt.

Especially seeing that that guy is much older than you.

Okay, Mom.

Your brother has lost his way. I don't want you to end up like him.

Okay, Mom. I can take care of myself.

Here. A letter from the school.

RATNA DARMA SEKARWATI HAS OUTSTANDING OVERDUE PAYMENTS AS FOLLOWS...

This is for you and Dodi. There's egg and fried chicken.

Thanks, Mom. See you.

Kang Bismo, hey!

Stop staring and come in.

Come on in.

What do you want? Tell me.

As long as you don't ask for me.

I'm not on the menu.

- What can I get you? - I'll have these, eggs.

Eggs and?

Mixed tempeh and oncom.

Just one serving?

Yes.

Miss.

I don't mean to offend you,

but from the outside,

your diner looks dull and dirty.

- Like something's wrong. - What do you mean, dirty?

It's just in your head.

Look, it's clean.

Here's the chili.

There.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Thank you.

Come back soon!

RAHAYU'S CHICKEN NOODLES

WE SELL COFFEE, COOL BEVERAGES, AND CHICKEN NOODLES WITH DUMPLINGS

- Miss. - Oh, hello.

Look at this.

Look.

It's spoiled. The food stinks.

Oh God.

- When did you cook this? - Just now, of course.

- What is this? - What's wrong?

- It's spoiled. - Oh God no.

I'm so sorry.