The Circle (Dayereh) (دایره)

THE CIRCLE

It's a girl!

Solmaz Gholami...

- Who's with Solmaz Gholami? - Me.

- Hello. - Hello, how are you?

Fine, thanks.

Congratulations, it's a girl.

- A girl? - Yes, a precious little girl.

- Yes? - Excuse me.

My daughter had a baby but I wasn't told what it was.

No one told you?

- No. - I'll ask.

- It's an adorable little girl. - A girl?

- Yes. - Are you sure?

But the ultrasound said it would be a boy.

That happens sometimes.

The in-laws will be furious. They'll insist on a divorce.

They want a boy. My poor daughter...

Everything will be just fine.

- Hello. Congratulations. - Thank you.

Hello.

I'm sorry I'm late. They just called.

How's our little boy?

- We don't know anything. - Since last night?

- No news. - Then let's ask.

Excuse me. Solmaz Gholami hasn't given birth yet?

Of course. It's a little girl.

But they were expecting a boy!

Are you sure?

Yes, it's a girl.

Where are you going?

Where were you? I looked everywhere.

- What's wrong? - It's a girl.

Does he know?

His whole family is upstairs. This won't be good.

They were waiting for a boy.

- Oh god. - My poor daughter!

Go tell your uncles.

- Right away. - Hurry.

Excuse me.

Do you have some change?

- No. - Thanks anyway.

- There's no answer. - So what do we do?

Marks? Dollars?

Who has the gold chain?

- Me. - Give me the number.

Hurry.

Wait here. I'll sell it and be right back.

You two alone?

- What did he say? - Nothing.

- Just hold on! - Arezou!

Moedeh!

What did you say back there?

- I'll teach you how to talk! - She's crazy.

Jerk!

Arezou!

They're arresting her!

Enough talk. Just come with us.

Keep moving. No stopping here.

Grey car, move along. You're in the way.

Keep moving.

How will we get out?

Keep the lane clear.

But we have exit passes!

So did she.

What do we do now?

What can we do?

We'll make a call.

- And my gold chain? - You can't get it back now.

Then how will we get to Roziliq?

We can't pay for the tickets.

Don't worry. I'll find a way.

- How much is a local call? - 2 tomans.

I'll take a token.

Give me one cigarette.

What kind?

One for 10 tomans.

There's no answer.

You can smoke out in the open. We'll get into trouble.

It's better not to smoke.

Let's go find Pari.

Good day, sir.

Do you know Abdullah's shop?

- Abdullah? - Yes.

What does he do?

I was only told he worked here.

- Which address? - Corner of Manoucheri.

There's no Abdullah here.

There's Abbas who sells paintings.

Majid, the antique dealer.

And Youssef, who sells ancient samovars.

- Are you sure? - I've been here for 40 years.

He has a daughter, Fereshteh. But they call her Pari.

No, doesn't ring a bell.

- What's his name again? - Abdullah.

There is that news stand...

That guy's name is Abdullah. Check if that's him.

- Thank you. - It's nothing.

Wait here.

Arezou.

OK, you can go.

What are you doing?

Don't take that!

Wait until Abdullah gets back.

Please...

Don't take them away!

Please...

Let's go.

Do you have the address?

He didn't give me a straight answer.

The boss isn't even there.

I want to show you something.

- No, let's go. - Please.

Just a minute.

What is it?

Look, it's Raziliq. That's where I'm taking you.

See how beautiful. It's a real paradise!

The Sabalah hills.

And there's a river there.

If only we could get there!

We'd finally see the end of our troubles.

I used to play there with my brother.

The painter wasn't precise.

He forgot the pretty flowers here.

It's been closed for 6 months. The cheese has been stinking.

It's starting to get to us.

Do you know where he went?

- No. Does he owe you money? - No.

I have no news.

Everybody has been asking for him.

He must be on the run.

Thanks anyway.

We lost a whole day.

You think we'll ever leave?

We lost our chance.

Need a ride?

If only I could have a smoke!

There might be one other way.

Wait here. I'll be right back.

It's OK. Wait there.

- Hey, where were you? - Downstairs.

Everything OK?

Hassan!

Yes?

- Where are you going? - I'll be right back.

Why did you go away?

You took so long!

I spent 10 minutes looking for you.

- So? - I got some money.

From who?

From a relative?

- Who do you mean? - That guy!

Were you able to smoke?

No, there wasn't time.

We've got to go. You'll be late.

Here!

There's the money.

- Take this, too. - What about you?

- I'm not going. - Why not?

I can't. No talk, just go.

- But we made a promise... - I just can't go.

- Not without you. - No more questions.

Go on, hurry. You'll miss the bus.

- But why? - Hurry and get to the station.

Get in, hurry.

Go on, honey. And don't forget:

at the end of the line, you look for the station.

Go on. Bye.

Go on, get in!

- What now? - I have to know.

It's none of your business.

You're going to miss the bus.

You went through hell to get that money.

I just can't go.

I got seared when I touched that money.

- Scared of what? - They might not want me.

Two years in prison and no one came to see me.

What about your son?

I don't know where he is or even if he's alive.

Seeing me again might be too much for him.

Go on or you'll miss the bus.

Come with me.

I can't.

- Everywhere is the same! - No. It's paradise over there.

I just need some time.

I couldn't handle seeing that your paradise might not exist.

You'll be late.

Go on, please.

And don't forget:

look for the station at the end of the line.

OK? Take care of yourself.

What is it now?

You, too. Take care.

Go on, now.

Be careful.

Excuse me, where can I get a ticket for Sarah?

Sarah? It must be Counter 15 or 16.

Sarab, that's west...

West of Azerbaijan.

I think it's Counter 3.