In the Land of Brothers (در سرزمین برادر)

Iran is the host to more than 5 million Afghan refugees.

They call it the Land of their Brothers.

Put up the heating!

Mohammad, leave this, go help Qasem load the truck.

OK.

- The truck is leaving in half an hour. - OK.

Hurry up, it's getting late.

Mohammad, hand me the crates.

Hurry up, it's freezing.

IN THE LAND OF BROTHERS

Chapter I - Mohammad Bojnord, 2001

Casting iron is fairly easy and it doesn't shrink like steel,

which makes iron ideal for structural work.

Mahmoudi, tell us the melting points of iron and cast iron.

1371 and 1127, sir.

- Celsius? - Yes, sorry.

Nemati, stand up.

What are the different types of cast iron?

Sir...

- Cast iron... - White.

White cast iron...

Grey.

Grey cast iron...

Malleable.

Malleable.

Iron...

Ductile and malleable cast iron.

I'll ask you again tomorrow.

You can go.

Cazting iron is fairly eazy!

Zelziuz!

Zurprize tezt tomorrow!

Mohammad, will you give me the rose you made in class?

Who do you want it for?

My girlfriend.

You don't have one!

The rose will change that!

Mohammad should have a hundred girlfriends then!

He's good-looking, no need for roses!

Give me a break.

You, boy!

- Is he calling me? - I think so.

- Me? - Yes, you. Come over here.

Hello.

Hey, are you Afghan?

Do you need to think about it?

I am.

Show me your card.

I don't have it on me, but I'm a student here.

Get in.

If I was illegal, they wouldn't enroll me.

Get in the car, kid. Don't waste our time.

- Sir, please. - Get in.

Rouzbahani, get a receipt.

Come with me.

You'll help us here while we control your residence status.

Be careful, the room is flooded.

Najafi, these guys will help transfer the documents to the new archive.

- What's your name? - Mohsen.

Go get a wheelbarrow.

You go empty the shelf in the back.

Quick.

And you, scoop the water out.

Karami, help him.

Put down your bag.

Mohsen, give me a hand.

Stack them neatly.

Go.

What the hell are you doing?

No worries, let them dry out.

Who arrested him?

I think Najafi did.

Give it to me.

You help scoop the water for now.

Does he look like he can work?

Couldn't find more Afghans.

Explain it to the captain.

What's your name?

- Mohammad. - Leave that, come here.

Empty this shelf.

Come on, quick.

Stack them properly.

Let's ask the archive manager how to handle this.

Hello. At ease.

How long will this take, Nazari?

Until the end of the week, sir.

- In time for the inspection on Monday? - Yes, sir.

What's with your hand?

I fell down the scaffolding.

Why did you arrest him?

- He didn't have a card, sir. - Let him go.

Next time you arrest a cripple, everyone gets 72-hour detention.

- Is that clear? - Yes, sir.

Let the others go before dark if they work well.

- Yes, sir. - Go back to work.

Nazari, make sure documents don't get lost.

- Of course, sir. - Back to work.

Stop here.

In recent days, the bombings have increased

in Badakhshan and Kabul.

There are reports of rocket attacks in Zaranj and Kandahar.

Yesterday, Kofi Annan expressed concern

over the increase in Afghan civilian casualties.

The attacks triggered a massive wave of Afghan refugees

towards Iran and Pakistan.

Afghanistan is being bombarded.

The Americans have taken many cities.

The Taliban are fleeing.

What?

The Taliban are fleeing.

How about the people?

Hanieh dear, everyone's fleeing.

Turn it down, we're eating.

Why aren't you eating, Mohammad?

I'm full, I ate at school.

Why were you late?

We were at the woodshop,

making tables.

The kid is talented,

they overwork him.

He's learning the craft. Trade jobs can make a lot of money.

If Leila had a card, I'd send her to a seamstress school.

Qasem, she can learn sewing later.

She'd better get married and build a family.

God willing.

Any news from her suitor?

Hossein is a good man.

He went to Anzali for work. We're waiting for his return.

God bless.

When will you get married, Qasem?

I'll take care of Leila first, my turn will come.

God willing.

Thanks, that was delicious.

My pleasure, honey.

Where are you going, Leila?

To feed the dogs.

- Be quick, it's cold. - Yes, brother.

If you're not eating, go take care of your rows.

You're behind.

No sleep until you're done.

OK, Dad.

Hi.

Why are you late?

I was waiting for Qasem to sleep.

- Here, I corrected your exercises. - Thanks.

- Do you want to practice? - No.

You have work to do, I won't bother you. We'll do it tomorrow.

I'll come earlier tomorrow.

Thank you.

Did you find Rex?

Yes, but he is hurt.

I think someone hit him.

Does he need a bandage?

I found some in the kitchen.

I'll bring you more crates.

Thank you.

When did you go home?

At dusk.

- Did they ask about us? - No.

They think I'm the only Afghan here.

- What if they find out? - They won't.

You guys look like Iranians.

He's right, I don't think they'll find out.

Even if they do,

just have your cards with you.

What did your father say?

I didn't tell him.

Why?

What can he do about it?

Won't you tell the principal?

It's over.

Let it go!

They're here again.

Let's go back.

I have my card. Don't be afraid.

I'm telling you I have my card.

Go first.

I don't have mine.

Yes, Mohammad, we'll be right behind you.

You'll help us here while we control your residence status.

Who knows construction work?

Grab a hatchet and help the others.

And you, take the shelves apart.

- Can you do this? - Yes.

Rouzbahani!

You've been twiddling with that forever. Hurry!

It's stuck.

What's stuck?

Let me see.

Block it from behind and pull the wrench.

Like this.

When it's loose...

you can unscrew it

with your hand.

Got it?

Sir?

Can I go home early?

I have something important to do.

Is the food that bad here?

There will be no more food today.