It Was Just an Accident (یک تصادف ساده)

He did a fine somersault.

He'll be a gymnast.

Dance, Mommy. It'll make my little brother dance.

Come on, Daddy. Dance.

Daddy, why are you turning it down?

It's not done. The sound disturbs people.

What people?

Honestly, do you see anyone here?

At home, we are careful because of the neighbors.

But we don't even have neighbors!

And nobody ever comes over.

Mommy, ask him to turn it up.

Come on, Daddy. Turn it up.

There, you can dance.

- What was that? - I don't know.

Pass me a tissue.

Nilufar, don't stay near the window.

Thank God we're safe and sound.

Turn it off.

You killed it.

I didn't even see it. It jumped out in front of the car.

Sweetheart, the road isn't lit. These poor animals get run over.

It was just an accident.

What will be will be.

God surely put it on our path for a reason.

He killed a dog. God has nothing to do with it.

It's not his fault. He didn't do it on purpose.

Another sign.

IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT

Is it the belt?

I don't know. Start the car.

Go ahead.

Again.

That's enough. It's pointless.

Excuse me, please.

Is there a garage nearby?

Two kilometers away.

That's too far. I broke down with the family.

There's nothing closer.

Could I call them?

I don't have the number.

Okay, thanks.

Sir, I can try to repair it.

That's very kind.

Come on, Rahim, we're friends.

If ever you have a problem, you can count on me.

That's right.

- Omid. - What?

Don't hang up. I'll be right back.

What's going on?

A family broke down.

I'm going to try to help them out.

You're still there, Rahim?

Are you listening?

When are you bringing the van back?

I have to be there in an hour.

Same thing every time.

Since the client isn't there, bring back the merchandise.

Yes, I have to deliver the trousseau.

It's urgent. Be a sport.

Wait, I have another call. Talk to you later.

Hi, Mom. Everything okay?

Who turned the lights on?

Omid! Did you turn on the light?

Omid?

Sorry, I was looking for the bathroom light.

I got the wrong switch.

Turn it off. It's the other switch.

All right. Sorry.

Sorry, Mom.

It was a customer.

Have you had dinner?

Why?

Eat. I'll be over soon.

Mom, please, the van isn't mine.

Okay.

I can't come now, Mommy dearest.

All right.

I got it. Yes.

Exactly what you asked for.

A foreign brand.

Don't worry, it'll have everything.

Anything else?

Love you.

See you later.

What's his name?

Vahid.

Vahid?

Vahid?

Vahid?

Yes?

Omid needs the toolbox.

Through the door, on the right, there's the closet with toolboxes.

That way?

Yes.

Thank you.

Turn the engine on.

I fiddled with it. It's temporary.

- Thanks so much. - You're welcome.

- What? - The key.

- What for? - It's urgent.

And the trousseau for your sister?

Join me with the van. Don't forget my clothes.

- Careful with the bike. - Of course. Relax.

Come out of there.

What are you doing?

Shut up, scumbag.

Just shut up. Stop wriggling.

- I'm burying you. - No!

Filthy bastard!

What are you doing?

Stop it!

Stop it! I can't breathe!

Don't do this!

I have a family. Don't do this.

Is this your real name? Rashid Shahsavari.

Yes, it's me.

Listen, take my bank card.

The code is 1329. Withdraw whatever you like.

Wasn't Eqbal a good enough name?

It's shorter, snappier.

Stop it!

Who's Eqbal?

Shut your mouth, you son of a bitch!

You used to say that. Remember?

You said, "If your mother wasn't a whore,

she wouldn't have had a shit like you."

So, you piece of shit?

Have you forgotten Eqbal?

Eqbal the Peg Leg. Ring a bell?

It will soon.

I've never heard that name!

Who is it?

Don't get smart with me.

You think a life of misery has erased my memory?

That I can't recognize you?

That you can just blindfold us,

sit us down facing a wall, and we won't recognize you?

Our ears could hear all the same.

The sound of your steps.

I'd know the squeak of your artificial leg anywhere!

That atrocious sound still rings in my ear.

Do you think I'm stupid? Huh?

It's obsessed me for years.

You ruined my life, asshole.

For years? I lost my leg last year in an accident.

Stop it!

- I'll show you! - I swear! Look for yourself!

Look at my scars!

You'll see they're recent.

I'm seeing the doctor today.

Look for yourself.

I'm begging you, stop.

Stop.

I can't breathe. I can't breathe.

Stop.

Don't pull! It's an artificial limb!

Pull my pant leg up.

You'll see.

Don't pull.

Is that an old scar?

Where did you go?

Get me out of here.

Help me, I'm suffocating.

Come get me out of here.

Come, I'm begging you.

Hurry up, I'm suffocating.

What did I do to you to deserve this?

Get me out of here!

- Hello. How are you? - Good. And you?

- Is Salar here? - Yes, upstairs.

Hello, Salar.

- Vahid. How are you? - And you?

- Good. Thank you. - Where have you been, buddy?

- How's that kidney? - Not too bad.

Have a seat.

- Am I disturbing you? - What brings you here?

Since you're here on Tuesdays, I came. I didn't want to call.

It's important.

Tell me first if you've seen a doctor.

I've made you dozens of appointments. You're pushing it.

Take care of your kidney.

We always called you a jughead.

Holding your back all the time. Now you actually look like a jug.

I've been swamped. I'll go.

So...

Here.

Who's that?

It belongs to Peg Leg.

How did you get it?

I finally found him.

I hit him with my car.

He's in my trunk.

Are you crazy, Vahid?

Don't worry, he's alive.

I need you. I have a doubt.

Can you confirm it's him?

Follow me.

What got into you?

Consider the consequences.