Mars: Mimpi Ananda Raih Semesta

I don't want to go home.

I don't want them to sell my goats.

Don't be sad.

Instead, you should be happy.

You'll get a chance to go to school.

What is school?

School is a place where you learn things

so you can end up smart and not stupid.

But can I bring my goats to school?

Do you think goats go to school? Don't be silly.

Let's go home.

Oh, my God.

Aren't you going to have dinner, Dad?

I already had dinner.

Seeing you have dinner already makes me happy.

By the way, Sekar.

I will leave at midnight.

I have to leave.

I'm sorry I can't take you to school.

Your father got a job in Wonogiri that pays very well.

To give you the education you deserve.

- I don't want to go to school. - Why did you say that?

I don't want to be separated from you again.

I see. Come here.

I promise.

When I come home, I will always be by your side.

I promise I will take you to school everyday.

Agreed?

Mommy, can I have that jelly drink?

In a moment, honey.

Bad news, ma'am.

The market price for goats is very low right now.

Back to school season is causing a decrease in livestock prices.

This is all I can give you. There you go.

You know, your share is bigger than mine.

I still have to pay Mr. Aryo from my share.

It's a deal, right? See you.

Come on, let's go.

- Excuse me, Miss. - How can I help you?

- Do you have school uniforms? - Here you go.

- I need one shirt. - Sure.

- And do you have skirts? - Yes, we do. Let me get it for you.

Thank you, ma'am.

The first thing God taught us was "iqra",

which means "read."

For us to seek knowledge.

What God values the most is not the size of your house,

or your land, or your livestock, or how rich you are.

God promises us a reward

that lasts for eternity.

That is, if we seek knowledge. Useful knowledge.

If we provide our children with enough knowledge,

God willing, they will have a better chance in life.

And God will honor us as their parents.

Amen.

Sweetheart, hurry up.

Is it cold?

Goodness me, I'm so proud of you.

Here's your egg.

Where's yours, Mom?

I don't like eggs.

Eat everything on your plate, you need it to be smart.

Come on, honey.

How long have you been standing here?

Since sunrise.

That long? It's ten o'clock now.

Are you going to enroll her at this school?

Yes, sir. This is Sekar.

I'm so sorry, ma'am.

Admissions aren't until next week.

I think you should go home and come back next week.

All right, sir.

If you'll excuse me, I have to prepare documents for next week's admissions.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

Mommy, does that mean I'm not going to school?

Next week, Sekar. Next week. Let's go home now.

- Next week? - Yes, honey.

Next week, your life will never be the same again.

Next week.

Have you finished filling out the form, ma'am?

Not yet, ma'am.

You've been filling out the form for quite a while now.

May I help you?

- What is your name? - Tupon.

- Your daughter's name is? - Sekar Palupi.

Can you tell me your place and date of birth?

- Well... - May I see your ID card?

Well, then, you may go home.

Fill out the form, don't forget your ID card.

I'll go get my ID card.

As long as my daughter can go to this school.

- Yes. - I have the money.

But please let my daughter go to this school.

- Yes. - Come on, honey. Quickly.

Come on, sweetheart. We have to go back to school.

But I'm hungry.

Can you wait? You should skip lunch today.

This is far more important than anything else.

Can you wait for a little while? Let's go. Hurry.

Ma'am! Sir! Wait!

Hop off. Ma'am!

Dear God, it's that stupid woman again.

Can you talk to her? I hate dealing with stupid people.

Yes, ma'am.

- I have the ID card, sir. - What's the matter, ma'am?

Please, sir. I want my daughter to go to this school.

I did everything that was required. Please, help me. Please.

What is going on here? What took you so long?

I've been waiting for you. Follow me inside.

Thank you, sir.

What's your child's name?

Palupi, ma'am. Sekar Palupi.

Place and date of birth?

Miss, I'm asking you for Sekar's place and date of birth.

Well...

Well, what? I don't have much time.

Yes, ma'am. Well...

You have been keeping me from going home.

I'm sorry, ma'am. I thought it was all in my documents.

I see. Your daughter isn't old enough to go to elementary school.

- She's not seven yet. - Sorry, ma'am?

I said your daughter hasn't turned seven.

She'll be old enough in two months, but she can't go to school yet.

She can't go to school?

Please help Sekar go to this school, ma'am. Please, ma'am.

I can't. It's the rules. I can't go against the rules.

I want to see my daughter go to this school.

I didn't make the rules.

You should come back in two months.

Hopefully she will qualify.

Please, ma'am. Please let Sekar go to this school.

Please let Sekar get her education.

Please let her get... her education.

Drive.

Mommy, does that mean I can't go to school?

Let's just go home.

I love you, Mommy.

I don't want to go to school. I just want to help you work.

You have to go to school tomorrow.

Mommy has arranged everything.

Ustaz Ali has helped us a lot.

I love you, Mommy.

I love you too, honey.

Now go back to sleep.

I told you to slow down!

I told you not to step on the leaves.

You keep stepping on the leaves.

- You walk too fast. - Get up, quick.

Slow down.

Catch your breath.

Grandpa Atmo! Warjono!

Here comes my little princess.

What are you doing here? Are you skipping school?

- I don't like school. - Hey...

What? Why?

Are these for Gubregan?

He's not taking part in that.

These are for sale. Right, Grandpa?

He doesn't have any cows or goats left for the ceremony.

Right, Grandpa?

Jon, deliver Mr. Kartono's

and Mr. Teguh Sailan's orders to their homes.

Don't forget to ask them to pay, and go buy gaplek.

- Mr. Widodo's order, too? - No, I'll deliver it myself.

Do you want to come with me, Sekar?

Just go alone. She will stay with me here.

Fine.

Grandpa, I don't like school.

Why?

My schoolmates are mean to me. They're always bullying me.

I don't think so. I think you're pretty.

You're a cool girl. Please, don't cry.

You're a pretty girl.

I don't want to go to school anymore. I want to stay here with you.

You have to go to school and become smart.

Don't be like me, I'm as stupid as a cow.

I don't think you're stupid.

You're smart if you can make ketupat.

Making ketupat doesn't require knowledge, just skill.

Anybody can make ketupat, it doesn't take brainpower to make it.

But you make everybody happy.

You and your sweet-talk.

But please don't tell Mommy about this.

You're home early.

Have you been lying to me all this time?

You told me that you went to school everyday.

But instead, you went to Grandpa Atmo's house every morning.

Hunting crickets and playing kecempluk.

Why did you do that, Sekar?

I hate school!

Sekar.

I hate school!

I hate school!

You're only in first grade and you've skipped school five times.

What will you become?

It's embarrassing, a young girl wandering around.

Shame on you.

You should study hard instead of playing around.

Go to class.

Wait. Don't you dare skip school again.