Kaathal – The Core (കാതൽ – The Core)

O Lord,

You have showered upon us great blessings,

for which we can never thank you enough.

To make us share in your divine life,

you assumed our human nature,

restored us from our fallen state,

and brought us from death to life eternal.

Forgiving our debts,

you sanctified us, sinners.

You enlightened our minds,

defeated our enemies,

and glorified our frail nature

by your immense grace.

For all your favours and graces you have granted us,

we give you glory and honour,

thanksgiving and adoration.

For now, always and forever.

Amen.

Omana chechi, did you take a share

when pork was distributed yesterday at Karottu?

I was about to take it.

But by then, Tommy got four kilos of meat from somewhere.

I'll leave after lighting a candle.

Come boy, let us also light one.

I am hungry. I want to eat tapioca and pork.

You just had a whole plate in the morning!

Didn't you promise to give me tapioca and pork after the holy mass?

That's why I came to the church.

He will keep on blabbering. I'll take your leave.

Come.

Brother, stop here.

Okay, then. Thank you.

You could've joined the holy mass if you had started yesterday.

O, mom, didn't I tell you yesterday?

There was a party for Raina's birthday.

What's for breakfast, mom?

I have prepared the batter for 'Appam'.

Didn't dad come?

He was there at the church.

Sibin came and took him somewhere after the mass.

Is it for some political party programme?

But did dad agree to contest the election?

I don't know.

Mom...

did you tell him?

So sir, what I was saying is,

as the townsfolk caught the couple red-handed,

all those losers are there to take credit for it.

As per the information I got, their love affair is quite strong.

And, as the girl is a bit new-gen,

it won't be easy to convince her.

But, if you could help them in getting the girl out of this,

we will get four votes including the paralysed oldie!

My dear Sibin,

don't get me involved in all these things.

Don't you know me?

What are you saying, sir?!

My dear sir, you can't be so reserved like before.

The LC (Local Committee) has almost taken the decision.

If there is a by-election in ward 3,

only you will be our party's candidate.

So, is this our party's stand on love?

It seems so.

This is the safer option offline.

Here, we'll have to consider the conservative politics of

old fathers such as the mason, Rajan.

Please somehow deal with it and resolve this, sir.

We have quite a lot of family audience here.

The entire booth should get impressed and vote for us.

Did you see, sir?

Their entire team is here.

This migrant loser betrayed us, Mathews sir!

Mathews sir,

Look at her!

I raised her by shedding my sweat and blood.

And this is how she repays me!

Don't think much, Rajan.

Just grab him and hand him over to the police.

We will deal with the rest.

That's not fair.

Shouldn't we also listen to their side of the story?

Let them explain their defence.

What is it, dear? Tell us.

We've already told them everything, sir.

But what do we do if they don't understand?

Sir, that's why this happened.

Also, we can't live according to others' will.

He has a job.

I'm also working in the 'Akshaya Center'.

I'm preparing for public exams as well.

That's enough for us to make a living, sir.

Brother, we love each other and are very serious about it.

We want to live together.

Rajan, didn't you hear the kids?

And, even if we go to the police station,

the law and court will be by their side.

Don't worry, Rajan.

She is smart enough, as you have raised her to be.

Fulfil their wish.

Just two more chapatis for dinner, that's all it takes!

I won't agree to this, Mathews sir.

I don't have a whole bunch of children to experiment on.

She is all I got.

Do you know, sir? This fellow...

I never treated him as a labourer,

but as one of my own, all this while.

What's the issue, then?

He might have felt he needs more of your love.

That's all.

To whom shall I seek help from now?

Let's go.

What have you done?!

We just lost four votes!

Omana, get some onion when you come.

It is all your destiny, brother-in-law.

Otherwise, why Kurian sir died,

and the party recommended your name in his place?

They haven't made any decision yet.

Moreover, I haven't agreed to it as well.

All you hear now are baseless rumours.

You should contest.

It is not just for its namesake!

It's because you are deserving enough.

That's why these rumours exist in the first place!

How many Roman Catholics are there in our ward?

There must be 100-110 families, at the very least.

You will soar up like a sky-rocket with their votes alone.

Please tell him, father.

Father, you are sitting with that petty peg for a while now.

Just gulp it.

Jaya auntie gave this 'Vattayappam' snack.

Just imagine.

You run in this by-election and win!

Followed by winning the Block Panchayath, District Panchayath, and the Assembly.

Our Maria Constructions too will be benefited,

as your position goes up.

I want to build at least a highway, then.

That is my dream, brother-in-law.

If it all goes well,

our Kunjumol can walk around with her head high.

Oh, yes!

You want a drink, Kunjumol?

It is German.

I don't mind.

Pass a glass.

Do you drink in the hostel?

We do drink once in a while.

Will you have a peg, Omana?

No, no.

Come on, finish this snack.

If we keep this for later, we will have to throw it away.

If you come for another two days,

we could fix a date for next week and go for the test.

You drive well now.

Ms Susie,

you take the wheel after that college junction.

I am not in a hurry, Thankan.

It's okay even if I get my chance tomorrow.

Don't you see the poor condition of these roads?!

Best!

Ms Lissy, you come then.

I feel kinda unwell, master.

I am not in the mood.

For what joy do you come here, then?

We gotta do plenty of work if we sit at home, Thankan.

We will learn slowly.

In that case, shall I take their time as well?

Okay, go.

There is a new snack shop after the college junction.

You drive there.

Thankan,

isn't that your Kuttayi?

-Hey! -Don't touch me!

-What will you do if I don't? -You want to hit me?

-Yes, I want to hit you. -Will you hit me?

Hey, Kuttayi!

-I will hit you -Who the hell are you?

-Who are you, man? -You are insane!

Dare you write or draw anything about her or me,

-I'll break your knees. -Who told you it's about you?!

Can't I draw a picture of my choice?

You bloody artist!

-Get lost, you! - Go, go...

You come here. Come!

What are you up to, Kuttayi?

Why did you come here now, Thankan uncle?

Yeah, you should've seen it if I didn't come here now.

Listen...

who is that girl you were talking about?

She is a friend of mine.

You go to that shop and eat something.

I'll drop them off and come now.

Go ahead.

Get in.

Look who's coming!

Is that your brother?

See who is coming?

Is that your brother, dear?

Let's go to brother?

Come.