Moonnam Pakkam (മൂന്നാം പക്കം)

'MOONNAAMPAKKAM'

It looks like you have asthma.

Mention it to the doctor when he comes here.

Yes, right.

I'm perfectly all right.

Also, I carry things that are heavy unlike you.

I heard they want more lights. - Why?

Kavala is unable to see cards properly these days.

He mistakes clubs for diamonds!

That's part and parcel of old age. It's time he starts

wearing eyeglasses.

I'm leaving.

Here. Give it back to me after you check it.

Do it and fast. - I'm not going to do it today.

If you've taken something, it'd be written all over your face. - Bye.

Don't cause a scene tomorrow morning if I'm late. - Okay.

I'll be late tomorrow.

Haven't you finished arranging them?

Won't this be enough?

We shall bring some more if these aren't sufficient.

Have you invited everyone today? - Oh.

What do you mean everyone? Who told you?

Nalini told me.

Let me tell you something. She is insane!

You shouldn't believe anything that she says. - Really? - Yes.

Are you not taking a bath? - I'm running a fever. - I see.

It's just that you've forgotten it.

Like you have a good memory!

You are just trying to prove that you're smart!

Where is Thampi? Is he taking a bath? - Yes.

Has it been long since he left? - Yes.

I shall bring him here.

He is unbelievable at times.

He seems really happy today.

He might take a long bath if we let him be.

Were you playing cards alone, Nalini?

No. - Won't you feel bored? - Why?

You hang the lamps and see the colours of these coins

every single evening.

I don't feel bored.

I guess I don't have the right to.

I'm content with the fact

that I've a roof over my head and I feel safe here.

And it's all down to Mr. Thampi's benevolence.

Kavala..

Kavala.. - Kavala..

Kavala..

Get lost, you brats!

Kavala..

Kavala..

She was asking me the same question.

How many years has it been since we started this get-together?

We shouldn't bother counting years.

We should be glad that it is still going on.

Few people left us, some became part of our lives and that

will happen again. Have you ever tried to keep a count of that?

The healer who lived nearby passed away.

Gopalkrishna Pillai of Elamakkal family departed this life.

Peeli and Mr. Kaimal passed away.

Also, my beloved Karthiyayini who used to look after everything

went the way of all flesh.

But there are some people who've become a part of our lives.

The oldie's corner is not dying out.

'Even though the past has faded away'

'there are memories that would be with me for eternity.'

Am I not right? - Yes.

You came because we could have dinner from here.

I know how clever you are.

That's naive.

I came with you so that you won't get too drunk!

Are you my headman or what!

No, I'm the head woman!

'Smoking causes cancer.'

Won't Ms. Sharada come? - She might.

They were still at the hospital when we left.

Do they work this late? - Yes!

Do you need some help? - Yes.

Won't Sharada come, Bhadra? - Yes.

She said she would. - Oh, God! I almost forgot!

Do you come here with your grandpa every day? - Almost every day.

Is it because you want to give

him company or to discuss literature with Mr. Thampi?

Both.

Who do you like more, your grandfather or Mr. Thampi?

I like them both! - I know that's a lie!

He is here!

Thank God!

It looks like you took some trouble to get it.

I had to as you insisted that only this brand would do.

I walked quite some distance even though my leg was hurt.

Scotch?

'Consumption of alcohol is injurious to health.'

I guess this day is special.

It's not duplicate.

You could have said that it's original!

Here is the balance.

That can wait. Bring the glasses. - Okay. - Bring the glasses.

Shut up. I know what I've to do.

Glass, my foot!

Oh, God!

What happened to your leg?

Don't get me started, dear.

I went to the forest to pluck some asparagus.

Since the forest is dense

one can't see properly even at noon.

I meant to cut the asparagus but accidentally, I hit my toe.

I lost four of my toes.

What did you do? - I did what I had to.

I searched for the toes and found them. I used the extract

of the metal leaf plant and placed the toes

at their original positions and bandaged the toes.

It will be back to normal.

So, when will you remove the bandage?

I know the right time to do it.

Mister. - Yes.

Why do people call you Kavala? - I..

My hands are not free or else

I'd have made sure that you never ask this question again.

Or I'll answer you right now.. - Oh, no! - Don't!

You said you'll tell us the reason after we had a shot each.

This is the second one.

You should say it now.

Why can't we all have one more shot before that?

That wasn't what he said. - Yes.

It's time to divulge it.

My grandson sent me a letter.

Bhasi? - Yes.

He is going to spend his vacation here with me. - Glad news!

Why on earth are you clapping your hands?

He is so stupid.

Sir.

I guess you've developed a condition that makes you annoy

others as soon as you start drinking.

If that is true, I'll get it treated.

Even Ayurveda can't cure it.

You should either stop drinking

or you should lock yourself up in a room before drinking!

Sreedharan.. - Yes.

Come here.

You'd find a book over there.

Nalappadan's 'Kannuneer Thulli'. Bring it here.

I'll show you the letter.

Bhaskar is now.. - He completed his final year in medical school.

I see.

Isn't he your legitimate grandson?

He is uttering nonsense even though he isn't drunk!

Of course! He is Jayan's son!

My grandson, Bhaskar.

That's what I meant by legitimate!

Yes! - Okay. - How on earth would one have an illegitimate grandson!

He is so stupid! One could have an illegitimate son.

But how can one have an illegitimate grandson? Tell me!

Wait..

Read it only after I bring the others here.

Come..

Please come..

Don't you know about Thampi's late son, Jayan? - Yes.

It's his son's letter.

I've already told them that.

Please read.

'Bangalore.'

'Dear Grandfather.'

'This is a warning!'

'I'll come there once my vacation starts.'

'It starts the day after tomorrow.'

Is he coming the day after tomorrow? - No, Kurup!

His vacation starts the day after tomorrow. - Damn!

Okay, his vacation starts the day after tomorrow.

Continue. - 'I won't be coming alone.'

'There will be four or five of my friends with me.'

'They are coming to spend their holidays there'

'as they are astonished by my descriptions'

'about your house and its surroundings.'

'There are 10-15 of my friends who want to come there!'

'But you need not worry, Grandfather.'

'I'll only bring three or four of the decent ones with me!'

See.

'I can't say the exact date of our arrival.'

'But I guess we'll be there within a week.'

'That's all. I can't wait to see'

'you as it has been six years since we last met.'

'Yours, Pachu.'

Gosh! Look at what he did.

Be careful, you monkey!

Did dust get into your eyes again?

I'm not doing it on purpose!

Show me.

I guess it's fine now.

Careful.

Seriously? How about I wear sunglasses while doing this!

Shall I bring them? - What?

Your sunglasses!

You are the limit!

Why are you laughing so hard? - Exactly!

The ones who'll be coming are youngsters!

You should behave yourself once they are here.

Stop teasing me, sir! Gosh.

If they eat well, they'd need much deeper pits to poop!

I know it since I practise Ayurveda.

I didn't ask your opinion! - Okay.