Satluj (ਸਤਲੁਜ)

"The night of sorrow is long, and my lament is long too."

"This wicked night has no end, and the flow of my song will not stop."

What do you think, Sivi?

About what?

He's a bachelor. He wouldn't understand this pain.

Laugh while you still can.

I'm getting engaged.

This time it's for real, Boss.

That's the fourth time. You always say the same thing.

Answer this...

Will you come to the wedding on a horse or in a police car?

On a horse, of course, Boss.

Then what’s the point of being a cop?

Boss, if I show up in a police car,

it’ll look like I’m coming to arrest a terrorist, not a bride.

That's perfect.

Your bride will be as quiet as a terrorist.

How much longer?

Just two more drinks.

Then make the next one stronger.

So, where is your fiancée from?

Dharamshala...

In Himachal Pradesh.

A genuine Sardarni, she is.

Good for you!

Boss...

Ride a horse and show them off.

For your wedding, I’ll have a canal of whiskey dug from Tarn Taran to Dharamshala.

Stop the car.

Hey, get out.

Boss, please! I’m begging you...

Get out now.

Hurry up! - Please, Boss!

Sit! On your knees!

What's your name?

Nihal Singh.

Age?

19.

Village?

Bhuhiwind.

Bhuh... Bhuhiwind.

What’s your name?

Boss, please, let me go. Forgive me.

Back off! Move! - Quiet! Stay seated!

Here... do it.

Me?

No, Boss, I can't...

Shut up and do it.

I can't, Boss, I haven't even been fully recruited yet.

I'll make it official, rookie.

First, show me you can pull the trigger.

I can't, Boss, I...

No...

Shoot, quickly!

Good!

Keep going...

Put him back in the car.

Go now... get back to work.

Answer me this...

What’s the date?

Not decided yet, Boss.

Really? - Yes.

Actually...

Boss, she has a condition.

That I won't get married until I become an inspector.

That’s noble.

How much longer until you become an inspector?

Two more...

Are you finished? - Yes.

Take this.

"Never deviate from righteous deeds."

Good!

From today, you’re an inspector.

Finish the autopsy and get on your horse.

"1995, Punjab..."

A state in North India along the Sutlej River,

had been in a state of insurgency for over a decade.

Constant tension between the police and militants was exhausting Punjab.

While the police tried to eliminate the militants,

some officers were exploiting the situation to the fullest.

They blurred the lines between militants and citizens,

and the people of Punjab were caught in the crossfire.

Fields were devastated,

and the leaves withered and fell.

In an era of terror by those in uniform,

even the river's current changed.

Floating corpses were like floating pages of history.

They never become statistics.

Filled with water,

drowning...

...taking justice, hope, and history along with them.

"Chant."

Very good! So, what does it mean?

"O Lord, grant me the strength to never deviate from righteous deeds."

Wonderful!

Yes, here. Share it with your friends. Okay?

Kiran!

I'm coming, Mother!

Hurry up.

Give me this.

Let’s go, you’re going to get me in trouble too.

Your grandparents are coming tonight.

Kiran!

I'm coming, I'm coming.

Hurry up Kiran! Are you going to keep everyone waiting again?

Don’t forget anything - - Bring the cake.

I'm going...

See you. - See you later.

It’s impossible, Uncle.

The bank has already given loans twice against this land.

There's no way out.

Please, help us, just this once.

But how do you plan to repay it?

You will lose the whole house.

We only have one son.

Sukhdev Singh.

He’s been missing for five months.

We are told he will return this time.

But Auntie... - Please, don't ask anything else.

I swear to God.

We can't say anything.

I'll see what I can do.

Call Amrik.

Boss, Amrik Singh hasn't come in today either.

What? - Yes, Boss.

Give this to the chief clerk. - Yes, Boss.

Tell him it's from me. - Yes, Boss.

Follow him, this will solve it.

Thank you, son.

God bless you.

Thank you.

Hello...

Looks like your parents can't make it tonight.

Why? What happened?

I don't know.

But they seemed very worried.

Won't you listen to me?

Understood.

It’s been a week. No one has seen her.

God only knows where she went.

Did you file a report with the police?

I did, son.

But none of the cops these days will pay attention.

I searched the whole village,

but no one knows anything.

We informed the neighboring villages too.

Don't worry, son.

You should go home. It’s gotten late.

It’s Kiran’s birthday, they’re waiting.

Don't worry.

Aren't we here?

Come...

Jassi!

Jassi!

Jassi!

Mindro, open the door!

Auntie? - Jassi! Let me in, open the door!

What’s wrong? - Jassi!

Kirpal won't listen to a word I say.

You're his friend, right? Talk some sense into him!

Gurpej... what happened? - Mindro!

Mindro! I told him over and over...

"Come inside, you'll catch a cold."

But he won't listen.

What happened?

Brother! Go with him. Persuade him. He should listen to you.

Children these days...

They don't listen to anyone!

He’ll catch a cold.

He’s soaking wet from head to toe.

Who is?

Kirpal! He’s lying on the street!

My Kirpal! - Jassi!

Kirpal!

Kirpal!

Jassi, brother? Hey!

Good day.

Mom... Jassi is here.

Good day, Auntie. - Good day.

Have you been well? - Thanks to you.

Long time no see, Jassi.

I came to see Satnam.

Is he home?

No... he hasn't been home since he got his new assignment.

It’s been four days.

By the way... how is Pammi?

She's fine.

Dilbagh! - Yes?

Get Jassi some water. And some sweets.

Yes, right away.

Eat quickly, I'll be right back.

Dilbagh got assigned to Chandigarh.

He’s leaving today.

That’s why Jimmy is so depressed.

He hasn't eaten anything since morning.

What is the matter with the police?

Actually... it’s about Aunt Gurpej.

You’ve heard...

Yes.

I saw her about a week ago...