Chanel (شَنِل)

In the Name of God

Alireza Shoja Nouri presents

Chanél Writer: Hamidreza Bababeigi

Hi Sahra. I called and you didn't pick up.

Listen! Consider that thing taken care of.

Just don't wait for me today.

Maybe tomorrow. Tomorrow until forever.

There's good news on the way. I love you. Goodbye.

It was me, Nosrat, Reza, Ali and yes, a bunch of us.

Our Mr. Kerim was also around!

Kerim? Which Kerim?

Let’s go sweetie, it's late.

I'm practicing. Come practice with me please.

I don't know how to say these things!

It's easy! "It was me, Haji Nosrat, Reza

500, Opportunity Ali and yes, a bunch of us."

Our Mr. Kerim was also around!" And then you say Kerim, which Kerim?!

I only have to say which Karim?

Not Karim, Kerim!

Hello sweetheart. How're you? Bye!

Bye!

How are you Baran?

Aw... this is so cute.

Hi Sahra. I called and you didn't pick up.

Listen! Consider that thing taken care of.

Just don't wait for me today.

Maybe tomorrow.

Aida! Hello!

I'm at the mechanic. Didn't you get my voice message?

Okay. Where? Alright I'll be there.

Ida! I'm worried. What's wrong?

Just tell me!

Is it Hamid?

No!

Are you sure it's Hamid?

Director Hossein Kondori

Where is he?

Don't come! Don't come! - Why not?

That lady right there is Hamid's wife. Come here I'll explain.

Come, come.

He expired didn't he?

Come with me I'll tell you.

They've been married for twenty two years. They have two kids.

Sahra, sweetie.

I was married to Hamid.

What?

Our marriage certificate in his ID card, listed him as Shaban Salehi.

He said they call him Hamid...

When did you get married?

It's been a while.

What does that mean? Why didn't you tell me?

I told no one.

I'm no one now?! - Aida, don't start!

Please don't take him away!

Alright my dear. Eat your dinner then. Goodbye.

Hamoon says she's working on her homework. Don't worry.

Hamid told me he was going to talk to his children.

How am I going to remove my name as his wife from his ID card?

Don't worry about it. Hamoon knows people with a registry office.

Are you sure his ID card is at the factory?

I hope it's there. If not, I don't know where else it would be.

Aida, there's a small black bag in the glovebox, hand it to me.

Who's there?

Ouch!

What happened? - I got it.

Baran! Sweetheart!

Thanks, Ida.

Baran! Let's get going...

Hi Mom! Did you watch the dub-smash that I recorded with uncle Hamoon?

Hi.

No, but did you do your English homework?

She first finished her homework, we then recorded the dub-smash!

- Take care of yourself. - Thank you Ida, my apologies.

Where have you been? And why are your phones out of reach?

Oh, give me your phone.

It's not necessary.

Give it to me.

What happened?

Nothing. I dropped it and it broke. Can you have it fixed?

- Apparently it also used to crash a lot? - Yes.

Thank you, bye! - Tomorrow I'll fix it.

Thank you Hamoon.

Aren't you going to wear your seatbelt?

Hey Ida! - Yes dear?

Give me both my SD card and SIM card.

Here, I left it here.

Thanks! Will you remind Hamoon?

About what?

About the power of attorney.

Oh that! Okay don't worry about it.

Ida! Thanks!

Sweetie.

Bye auntie!

Mom our dub-smash turned out great! Uncle Hamoon was amazing in it!

Cutie pie!

Baran!

Come.

Hello! Oh, hi!

Hi. - Hi.

Ms. Soghra, leave this in the fridge.

There's bleach and cleaning supplies underneath there. Clean the house a little.

Ida! Who's this?

I've brought her to clean your house. It stinks in here.

Your poor kid deserves better.

Thanks! But I'm not used to having someone else clean my house.

Specially someone like her. She's my mother's age.

Whatever! Which reminds me, call your mother. She was worried about you.

There wasn’t a SIM card in my phone, how did she call you?

She called the hospital. I told her you’re fine.

And that she can call me whenever she can’t find you. You shouldn’t have.

No way! -Answer her and she won't call me.

You'be become stubborn!

I always was.

Hello. - Hello.

What's the hurry?

I don't know. You're the one who wanted to remove Shaban’s name from your ID card.

Is this your ID card? - Yes.

It's so well-wrapped!

Is your friend trustworthy?

He's not my friend. But yeah, totally.

The power of attorney is ready, we were just waiting for your ID card.

Are you alright?

Yes. Alright. Bye. - Bye

We made other countries rich. While we made ourselves poor.

Listen Mr. Taher...

What's happening over there is none of my business.

I'm not even in the loop about it and right now I'm really...

Yes.

Okay.

Why the cops?

Didn't you say they didn't steal anything?

No I don't have the keys.

Where?

The dresser in my apartment?

The white coat. Let me check. Hold on.

Yes, yes! It's here.

Alright I'll bring it to you myself. We'll talk in person.

No, don't call the police. I'll come over and we'll talk and decide.

Okay, okay. Goodbye.

Hello Ms. - Hello.

My condolences.

Thank you. Are you Mr. Taher? - Yes!

Here you go. Mr. Taher, how did you know the keys...

You hold on to them, come with me.

What do you want me for?

It's better that you open it.

There might be cash and stuff in the safe.

Thieves usually have a reason to show up. Didn't I tell you over the phone?

Don't be afraid. They're harmless.

His ID card and work permit is in the safe. Afghans worship their work permits!

I doubt you'll want to get this place going again.

What? Get back to work.

I'm sorry.

Legally speaking, Article 12 states that the worker

has a contract with the factory and not its boss.

I mean we have no intention of filing a lawsuit.

But what I'm saying is that it's not God's way to have them become jobless.

If you would rather have this place-

Listen Mr. Taher, I'm not in the position to-

I know. And I understand.

Just come here for a second. Can I tell you something else?

Go right ahead.

Would you be so kind to pay them their salaries if there was money in the safe?

And then give them their IDs and work permits so they go mind their own business.

I'm just saying.

I'm sorry to be walking in front of you.

Here you go.

Lock the door please.

What happened Ms?

There was no money in it.

You can go check it out yourself.

If you say there isn't, there must not be. I believe you.

What're we going to do?

Quiet. They have a point. Mine wasn't there either? My ID card?

It was just these.

Did you look thoroughly?

Go have a look for yourself.

Shaban Salehi.

What?!

My name is Shaban in my ID card, they call me Taher.

What're we going to do?

One second, I'm talking to her. Just wait.

What about our salary?

That's what we're talking about! She didn't find any money in the safe.

What can I do?

That's not our problem.

Please think about it. If you want we can keep this place going.

Not as well as Mr. Salehi, God rest his soul. But you know...

And if not I can liquidate the equipment, pay them and hand over the rest to you.

I believe it'll be about 4 or 5 million tomans.

Mr. Taher, are you related to Mr. Salehi?

No ma'am! We happen to have the same last name.

Alright. Give me your number.

I'll think about it and call you back. Your ID card might be at our house.

I'll look for it.

That's not important. Worst case scenario I'll get a certified copy.

Goodbye.

Alright. Goodbye.

You screwed it up. Can't you shut your mouth?

And why act like an ass?