Nia

Oh God…

THIS FILM IS INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY

EXCEPT FOR NIA KURNIA SARI'S FAMILY ALL OTHER NAMES AND EVENTS ARE FICTIONAL

Never think that

Those who are martyred in the way of Allah

Are dead

In fact, they are alive

And granted sustenance

By their Lord

Glory be to Allah, the Most Great

Sister Rini.

Wake up.

Time for school.

Wow, Mayang. You cooked fried rice?

Want to try, sister?

Wow.

Put on your uniform first, then eat.

So stingy! Just because you're the one who cooked it.

Hurry up. You'll be late for school.

Dad, where are you going?

I'm going to Medan to study the Quran.

Dad!

Dad!

Dad's leaving again. It'll be a long time before he comes back.

Mom?

Mom, why are you crying?

Your father divorced me, dear.

Your father divorced me.

There are four boxes, Nia.

Thirty in each one.

I'm going now.

- Alright, be careful! - Peace be upon you.

And peace be upon you too.

INS KAYU TANAM HIGH SCHOOL

Sir! Sir!

Sir! Sir!

Please open the door, sir.

Ah, you're late again, Nia.

Yes, sir. I'm sorry, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Peace be upon you, ma'am.

And peace be upon you too, Nia.

Late again, Nia?

Yes, ma'am.

Take some fried snacks.

Here you go.

- Please, come in. - Thank you, ma'am.

Yes.

Peace be upon you.

And peace be upon you too.

Sorry, ma'am, I'm late.

- Where's your permission letter? - Here it is, ma'am.

Alright, have a seat.

Nia.

You got campus service duty again?

Calm down.

I'll help you later.

So, just because you sold the goats,

you got divorced?

I already left some money with Datuk Wandi

for your daily needs,

but you sold the goats at a low price.

Not just one, but more than three.

You know, right? Those goats were my savings.

For Nia's tuition when she enters college.

So she can lift our family's dignity.

Dear, Eli tried to call you many times.

But your phone was never active.

But you could've waited for me to call.

Don't make decisions on your own.

- But dear... - Enough.

Don't answer me again.

Don't blame me if I pronounce divorce on you!

From this day forward, I divorce you!

When he went to Medan,

I sold the goats, sister.

The children and I needed to eat too, sister.

We needed to buy medicine.

For my sore throat.

Have you had your throat checked yet?

It came back again.

You need to get it properly examined.

Alright, Li?

That's enough.

Calm down. Maybe you just need to pray more, Li.

There's always wisdom behind every destiny from Allah.

- Nia? - Yes, ma'am?

Please bring 20 fried snacks to the teachers' room, okay?

Mrs. Emi is waiting for you in the principal's office.

Alright, ma'am.

Nia, congratulations.

You're among the top 40% of students

who have a chance to enter university without a test.

Praise be to God, ma'am.

But that's still tentative, depending on the university.

Your grades can't drop this semester, okay?

Yes, ma'am.

If you don't get accepted to the university you choose,

there's still a scholarship from Putra Indonesia University.

Everything is free.

You'll receive pocket money,

and accommodation will be provided.

But ma'am…

Putra Indonesia University is in Padang.

Far from home, Nia.

Then you won't be able to sell your goods.

There won't be any money later for my mother, Rini, and Mayang.

I'll just choose the campus in Lubuk Alung, ma'am.

It's closer.

So? You're refusing the scholarship offered by Putra Indonesia University?

What do you think, ma'am?

It's far from home, ma'am.

I can still pay for my own tuition, ma'am.

Just give the scholarship to someone else, ma'am.

I'm proud of you, Nia.

It means you're practicing the principle

that the hand that gives is nobler than the hand that receives.

Praise be to God.

Hey, where is he sleeping?

- There he is! - Huh?

Oh my God!

Look.

Hey, Andri!

Wake up!

Goodness, Andri! You act like you don't have a home!

Sleeping here and there like a cat.

What's wrong with you, Andri?

Do you know what happened yesterday, Grandma?

He slept in a ditch!

In a ditch?!

Do you think my grandson is a rat?

Andri, listen!

Your father is sick.

There's no money!

So now, you have to earn money, Andri.

Get up quickly.

Where can I get money?

From the donation box!

You think my grandson is a thief?

You're being ridiculous!

Your father is sick!

Alright…

Come on!

Let's help him up!

Quickly now.

Here's 50 for rice cakes, and a hundred for tofu fritters, sister.

- Alright, sister. - Yeah.

- Sister, I'll go now, okay? - Okay.

Peace be upon you, sister.

And peace be upon you too.

Enough, Ika!

Go home.

I can do it myself!

Enough!

Let's go home together!

Sister?

Mister.

Buying fried snacks?

Stuffed tofu…

Fritters.

Stuffed tofu.

Sister!

Here. I bought a drink.

Thank you, Ika.

Why are you crying?

My parents got divorced.

I really have to get ready

to become the backbone of the family.

Nia.

Peace be upon you.

And peace be upon you too.

- You're home early, sister? - Sister…

I'm not feeling well.

Not many sales today.

It's okay.

I'll sell this afternoon instead.

Alright, sister.

Okay.

Here's the money, sister.

Okay.

Get some rest at home first.

- Okay. - Yeah.

Don't forget to take your medicine.

- Okay? - Peace be upon you.

- Take care, Li. - Yes.

Peace be upon you, Rama.

And peace be upon you too.

How are you, Nia?

Praise be to God, I'm good.

How about you?

Still on outpatient treatment.

Just got back from the doctor earlier.

Stay strong.

You'll get better soon.

Amen.

I miss you, Nia.

I can't wait to go on vacation to Padang.

As long as you get well first.

Yes.

It's been a long time since we met.