Did you know about all this?
They forgot to mention it…
It’s fully jammed.
Take the next right.
-Shortcut? -Yeah.
Stop the car. The road’s blocked.
Stop, bro. Stop.
You… don’t speak.
What’s up, bro? Where are you going?
Who's Mr. English?
They're guests from Scotland. We're going to Qasim Bagh.
They look top-class. Must be paying you lots of money.
No.
Are you taking them around for free?
What’s going on? Are you a tourist guide?
No, brother.
There's a football club here. He's the coach.
Haven’t heard of any club.
It’s called Real Kashmir.
“Real Kashmir”?
He’s lying. There’s no football club here.
You do know
that we don't like guests here.
Brother, I am a local. Please let us go.
So what if you are local? Can they pay us?
Alright, you fuckin’ bozos, if it’s fucking trouble you want…
-No sir! -…you fucking found it!
-Sir, please! -No, sir!
Does he want to get beaten up?
-Brother. -Let it go.
-Brother, listen to me. -Let it go…
I work for Nazir sir.
For Nazir sir?
You said you work for the club.
What, you don’t believe me?
I am calling Nazir sir right now.
I’ll tell him how you are harassing his men.
Okay, there's no need for that.
We all work for Nazir sir.
You can go.
-We will bring Kashmiri-ness back! -We will bring Kashmiri-ness back!
Whatever you said was fuckin’ genius.
He came to meet Dad.
He said you would continue working.
He was talking about calling off the wedding.
I didn't know.
But whatever he said was true.
Gowhar…
Maybe we need to rethink our relationship.
Samina…
I’ve decided.
You can work for as long as you like.
And that's your decision to make, not mine?
I’m sorry.
You're right.
You decide how long you want to work for.
And in that I will support you.
What about your father?
He has no other choice, he knows that
I can't even think of spending my life with anyone other than you.
Hello, girls?
Do you want something?
Is that your boyfriend, Samina ma'am?
Yes. He's my boyfriend.
Wow! A boyfriend!
Welcome to Srinagar, Douglas.
Thanks for coming on board, sir.
Ah, it was a long flight.
Umm, any chance of getting a beer?
I think we can arrange that.
-Bring him a beer. -Thank you.
After the day we've had, fuck, I could use one.
So your “honeymoon paradise” pitch didn't happen to mention
all that military presence everywhere.
Is it like this every day?
It’s not as bad as it looks.
Sorry that it wasn’t your best first experience.
So, where's your coach?
With his mother. Actually, she’s been ill.
Well I look forward to meeting him tomorrow then.
Yeah.
So, sir, we just need to get the boys on a level where they can compete.
Well the key to whether or not they can compete is
whether they believe they can compete.
That’s where you come in.
We want to play against the big boys.
Across India.
We want to build something… special. Something real.
Any matches coming up?
We’re working on it, sir.
I have a list of teams.
We need to play some matches to qualify for the league.
Wait, you're not in the league?
Not yet…but we have a real shot.
We’re on the cusp.
So you're an amateur club?
Sir, basically we’re on a mission.
To show the world who we really are.
Yeah…
I've been there.
-I've been there, mate. -Beer.
Hey, stop! Do I look like a ponce to you?
To Real Kashmir. A club… on a mission.
-Cheers to that. -Cheers.
There's hardly any time left and so much work.
We'll do it all, my love.
I called the banquet hall, fortunately we're the only booking on that date.
What is all this?
Gowhar's family agreed.
When did that happen?
You may be a good footballer,
but I swear to God, you're a terrible actor.
Really?
Don't play coy.
We know you went to see Gowhar's father.
I only told him the truth.
Thank you.
Please invite Kemmu sir, Sohail sir, and the kids from the team.
-Yes. -The entire team?
The entire team. After all, they're our family, too, now.
True.
Mustafa's late?
I don't think he'll come.
Why? Club-related work?
No, I…
His mom's unwell.
Again? I didn’t know.
This is our ground.
This is where you train? Or where the dogs come to shag?
Actually it’s just temporary. We are looking for a better place.
Well, I hope so. It's a rubbish tip.
Look, a foreigner!
That’s Douglas Gordon.
I'm hearing of that name for the first time.
Douglas Gordon…
Played for Celtic.
He was a star in Liverpool.
Liverpool?
Eh fuck it, let's do this.
This is Coach Douglas Gordon.
We're very fortunate that he's come here from the UK to train us.
Let's welcome him.
Amaan, where's Coach Mustafa?
Let's skip the intros.
Alright, let's get you warmed up.
You can show me your skills, make me care about your sorry arses.
You hear me?
Yes, Coach.
I can't understand a word he's saying.
It just sounds like wind whooshing through my ears.
It’s the same for me.
All right, what are you waiting for? Christmas?
Let's go! Shin-guards on!
No shin-guards, no training! Hurry, let's go!
Shin guards. Wear your shin guards.
Let's go!
When's your coach coming back?
Mustafa… I’ll find out.
Stop!
You, left back… You're too far wide.
Get closer to your centre back!
And you, keep up with the pace!
Hey, Beckham!
Stop trying to pull off these Hollywood passes
till you get the easy ones right first!
Run it again!
Would you be interested in playing a match with us?
Okay. I’ll call you then.
Let's go!
Goalie, fix your wall.
-Everything under control? -Yes,
-please have a seat. -Deflect it!
Alright, let's go!
Do it!
Ah, pure fuckin' rubbish!
Your balance is completely off, you're leaning back like a fucking fanny!
Here, give us a ball.
Watch and learn.
He's going to shoot high, watch.
Whoa!
Dude…
Did you see how that ball swerved?
Alright, that's enough for today. Cool down.
Let’s talk to him.
Hey, coach.
That was quite a shot.
You said you wanted a team that can compete.
And how do you expect that from a bunch of Sunday league fuckin' muppets
who can barely tie their own boots?
Huh? And this training ground? It's pure shite!
And there's no matches coming up!
I'm beginning to doubt there's even a fuckin' local coach!
Douglas, hold on. Hold on. Please…
You see, we understand it’s frustrating.
But the boys have potential, and we are just trying to get them there.
Yeah.
Look, I'm a man of my word, so I'm gonna stay.
But don't expect miracles in two weeks.
And without match time?
I mean, Jesus H. Christ himself couldn't help these lads.
Douglas is a top-level coach.
-He is the best choice for RKFC-- -But he doesn't know us.
And we don't know him. You're the best choice for RKFC.
Look, you've always been my coach.
The team and I need you.
We have a relationship with you.
Please understand that.
Good day, Auntie.
Good day, child. How are you?
All well, thanks to God.
Today was his first day of training with the new coach.
I see.
I just came to say that he will always be the coach for me.
And that he should come back to the club.
Please.
No, Dilshad.
My decision is final.
Would you like to eat something, child?
No, Auntie, I was just leaving.
There’s a lot of pending work for the wedding.
-Goodbye. -Goodbye.
Hello.
This mountain air has me knackered.
How was your day?
On a scale of one to ten, it was…
…shite.
Turns out this isn't a real club.
It’ll get better, right?
I don't know.
But two weeks on the pitch with these numpties
is going to drive me round the bend.
Well, it’s only been a day.
Give them a chance.
Is everything okay?
You've been quiet ever since that boy came home.
He's a very sweet boy.
He reminds me of Azlan.
Mom.
He's nothing like Azlan.
I get it.
What?
What do you get?
That are you are a coach.
And what is a coach without his team and players?
You have a family, Sohail?
Yes.
My wife Ghazal, and my son Zohan.
He’s ten, and I hope he plays football for RKFC one day.
Hopefully.
You also have a son…
Does he play?
Aye, he does. Just not for me.
But… aye, he loves football.
Who doesn’t love football?
Oh well… Jen, that's who.
She's the reason I hung up the boots.
I mean, she didn't force me or anything, but…
…she likes having me around the house.
Actually, I understand.
It’s the same with Ghazal.
I just wish she wasn’t this upset about the club.
But…
she has every right to be.
One fine day I was like, “okay, I’ve quit my job,
I’m starting this club, I’m turning our lives upside down.”
Wait, you… you quit your job for this?
Wow.
That's no small feat.
I mean, starting a club anywhere is tough, but… here?
Now that's something else. My respect.
And I hope once things are up and running,
you’d like to stay for maybe more than two weeks.
Nah, I don't think so, mate.
I promised Jen I wouldn't go back to football.
All right! Let's go!
Target practice! Pick a number and shoot!
Good shot, Dilshad! Focus on technique!
All right, good shot!
Tight ankle!
Yes, this is Sohail Mir. We had spoken regarding the match.
Oh… Okay.
Technique, not power!
Next week?
Good one!
Okay.
All right, let's go again!
Thank you.
Hello, sir. I’m Mustafa, your assistant.
Ah, so you're for real, after all.
Thank you.
I’m sorry I missed the trainings.
How's your mother? Better?
Yes. Sohail was kind enough to let me have time with her.
-Good. -Okay, good news…
We have a match next Thursday, against Jammu City.
That's great news.
Good to see you, Mustafa.
Sohail…
Carry on.
So looks like you lot are using the 4-3-3?
Yes, mostly.
Hey, what are you gawking at? Round two!
Anyway, I’m just glad he came back.
He was furious when he had walked off.
-How did this happen? -No idea.
Is Jammu City officially listed with the FFB?
Yes. So win this match and we will be eligible to qualify.
That’s great.
Okay. See you later.
I think we should change things up a bit. Bring in the Gegenpress.
Well, no one has really done it before, so…
Until now.
Playing at this high altitude has made these guys bloody fit.
So what they lack in skill they can make up for in endurance.
But you're gonna need someone to play the false 9.
You mean the Messi role?
Aye, exactly. The Messi role.
What about pretty boy? Think he can do it?
He has always played higher up.
But he's a workhorse. He's always looking to pass and combine.
I think he can do it.
Okay.
And what about this Shah fellow? Think he's ever gonna show?
Honestly, I think we’re better off without him.
Well, you're the coach.
Let's work these fuckin' donkeys. Ay!
Let’s go!
Higher! Next!
Higher!
We've got one mission, lads!
Jammu!
For every challenge, I'm ready…
God himself is my buddy…
No wound can weaken Your will to win…
You’re fire, you’re water; You’re the wind…
You’re bullheaded; Now toughen up, my friend…
Move it, move it, quickly!
Don’t stop; Don't quit till this war ends…
Claim your rights; don’t apologise…
Above every fear you must rise…
For every challenge, I'm ready…
God himself is my buddy…
No wound can weaken Your will to win…
You’re fire, you’re water
-Alright, stop! -You’re the wind…
Lovely, lads! Rest up, and tomorrow we'll show that Jammu City
what we bloody have.
Done for the day, boys.
I think you’re right about Dilshad.
He looks more comfortable in that position.
Well, he'll get there. We're still missing some magic, though.
I know you don't rate that Shah, but
a pro like him might be the key.
So what's the problem?
The problem is he has an ego the size of a dinosaur.
He’s very difficult to manage.
Well the good ones sometimes do, but
last season he had six goals and fourteen assists.
You don't manage that, you embrace it.
You have to trust me on him.
I know him.
I used to coach him as a kid.
If we wanna win, we need him tomorrow.
I can't come with you today.
I have some work to take care of at home.
I hope you don't expect payment for your role as drama queen.
I really have some work to do, bro.
I can come with you.
You're really okay eating street food?
Why? Do you think I'm a princess descended from the heavens?
Of course I'm okay eating street food.
Come along then.
-Watch your head. -Thanks.
You don't live with your parents?
Not everyone's home life is peaceful.
Anyway, I like to live on my own terms.
So I moved out.
You can change there.
-Over here? -Yeah, behind the curtain.
A portion worth ten rupees please.
This coach would have been in the army.
I like him. He says it like it is. No nonsense.
I can’t understand what he says. Sounds like nonsense.
It's not nonsense. He really understands the game.
For example, Gegenpress.
Can you speak clearly at least?
-I'll explain. -Yes.
Gegenpress is the tactic he wants us to use.
Here we will use geometry to close down the attacker's angles first,
then we'll block their passing lines and seize the ball from them.
And then, we go on the attack.
As long as I get to tackle,
I couldn’t care less about the tactics, I swear to God.
This dish is amazing, dude.
Tell me… How is that girl from Delhi doing?
Lost your way, Coach?
Can I come in?
We have a match with Jammu tomorrow.
And I have a medical exam in Goa.
If you stay in the team, you can become the voice of Kashmir.
I can become the voice of any team I choose to be in.
You're a good player.
But the day you start playing for the team--
One more lecture.
And here I was thinking you finally felt some remorse.
Remorse?
For what?
India's best football club sent me an offer.
But you blocked it.
-You weren't ready then-- -You weren't ready, Coach!
To believe that I could make such a big leap that early!
I have already proved that I can handle pressure by playing for India's top clubs.
You've never lasted beyond two seasons in any club.
You will go to Goa. Be called a star.
Everyone will be drawn to you, like always.
But here… everyone is your own, Shah.
That is why they love you.
They all want to become like you.
You're a hero to them, Shah.
No more lectures.
You're home early today?
I'm the king of my domain, I can come home when I like.
You seem very happy.
Mustafa is back. Douglas is training the team…
We're about to play our first match against Jammu.
RKFC is set to rise to the top, like I told you.
It's nice to see you like this.
Hey, listen…
Get ready. We’re going out for dinner.
Chinese?
Chinese.
All right, Zohan, come on.
So, are you ready for your game tomorrow?
Does Dolly Parton sleep on her back?
Stop it!
Hello, Coach.
Dilshad?
Hi, ma’am…
I’m Dilshad, from the Coach’s team.
Nice to meet you.
What can I do for you, son?
Sir, my sister’s wedding is this Friday
and my family would like to invite you to be part of the celebrations.
You too, ma’am.
Is it one of those big three-day affairs
with elephants and a groom riding in on a horse?
No, sir. It’s just a simple wedding.
Oh, well, congratulations, and we'll try to make it.
Please do. We would be blessed.
I’ll see you tomorrow, Coach…
Thank you. Thank you, ma’am.
What a sweet boy.
I must say, everyone here is so nice.
Ah Jenny, don't let them fool you.
Oh, will you stop it. Be nice!
That's easy for you to say.
I'm joking.
Kind of.
Hello, Shah sir. How are you?
Fine, thank you.
How can I help you?
I am looking for something for my wife.
I have roses, carnations.
What would you like?
Do you have something special?
Special… I have this. Asiatic lilies.
-I’ll have a bouquet of those then. -Give me two minutes.
Hi, sir. Selfie, please.
-Shah sir! -Excuse me.
Shah, a selfie?
-Ah, very beautiful. Thank you. -Thank you.
-Keep this. -No, Shah sir. What are you doing?
How can I take money from you?
No way.
You are our hero.
Can you deliver this for me? 32, Gulshan Bagh.
-Sure. -Thank you. Keep this.
Hey…
Welcome, Shah.
Happy to be here.
Welcome.
Thanks.
Coach… Azlan Shah.
I know who you are. You're late.
Get in the bus.
Yes, Coach.
-Amaan. -Sir.
Hello?
Yes, we're just leaving.
Please come.
What?
I… see.
-Okay. -What happened?
They cancelled the match…
Apparently more than half their players have caught some viral infection…
So what does that mean?
No qualification?
What happened?
The Jammu team just cancelled the match.
Well, get us another fixture.
Listen, at the tryouts…
…you know, there was this Security Force guy,
who said they had a team.
I mean, I know the Commandant.
I mean, he’s my friend, I can call him.
That’d be great.
They on your list?
Yes, but we are not going to play at the cantonment.
Right?
Why not?
He's right. The boys will have a problem with it.
Oh.
Listen, Douglas…
…the Security Force guys… they're fighters, they're very tough.
If we want these lads to harden up, they should play some hard men.
No, Douglas, actually we don’t think it’s a good idea.
I think it's a brilliant idea. We'll give the lads a runaround,
and you sweet talk that Commandant. Alright?
Lads, come on, get off the bus.
Let's go!
What happened, sir?
Our season just got over.
And the boys are now busy with other jobs.
Let's try to do it in the summer?
Okay. Thank you for entertaining us at such short notice.
Sorry, Shirish.
-I do want to help you, but… -Sir, I understand.
At least we tried.
-Thank you. -Sir.
You were undefeated all season, right?
Not just undefeated,
we won every match.
Yes, now it makes sense.
Why would they want to ruin their record?
-We should go-- -I understand completely.
If you were to lose to a new team, it would be terrible for you.
You've taken the right decision, you should not play the match.
Thank you.
You should definitely not play the match.
Thank you, sir.
Okay.
-Musa. -Yes!
Congrats, man.
-Abdul. -Yes!
Well done, well done.
Haafiz.
Of course. He had to be on the list.
Did you ever doubt it?
Go to hell!
And tell the coach I don't want to play.
Assholes.
All right, lads. We're playing with a lot of fuckin' space.
So we need to move the defensive line up.
I need you to play compact.
Compress the space.
When we get the ball back… Shah…
I need you to find the pass to Dilshad.
All right?
Yeah?
So I'm not playing up top?
No.
I need you deeper.
Douglas has thought up something different for you.
Look, son, only you have the experience and the awareness to dictate the tempo.
So I'm gonna need you deeper to break up the opponent's rhythm
and create fuckin' opportunities for us to win.
Coach… Maybe Shah should play up--
I’ll make that work, Coach.
Good man. Alright,
dream about this tonight.
And tomorrow, we'll put this into practice.
Good job today, lads.
-Thank you, man. -Welcome.
Coach.
Who's this?
Haafiz Zahoor, central defense.
I won't leave again, Coach.
Sir!
Have you seen today's paper?
Nazir is relentless.
Now he's after the club.
All because of me.
Threats and intimidation are in his nature.
Don't take it personally.
But now I will.
And you are?
What nonsense is this?
This tripe about Delhi hating us is all lies!
We went to Delhi and were treated extremely graciously!
Disappointing that you could not see through their pretence.
Anyway, what can I do for you, Sohail sir?
Nazir…
Shirish Kemmu is my friend.
He is a friend of Kashmir.
He loves this land dearly.
He is concerned about its people, not just about himself.
Kashmir needs Shirish Kemmu.
What Kashmir needs… is for the people of Kashmir to decide.
The people of Kashmir will decide what's right.
God willing.
Victory is close.
What is this you have written?
I thought you supported the club,
but here you are writing a propaganda piece for Nazir.
I believed in your integrity.
I was wrong.
I didn't expect this from you.
-To you! -Over here, Naved!
-Naved! -Pass it!
Naved! Shah!
Pass it to Shah!
Farooq, this way!
Stop!
Were you lot even listening to what I said yesterday?
What are these positions?
You have to close the angles!
Do you even know what the fuckin' angles are?
You lose the ball, you're not even winning it back!
This is total shit, it's shit!
I'm done today. I'm done.
Boys, done for the day.
What are you doing here?
Mom's been trying to contact you for ages.
My phone's in the bag.
There's intense stone-pelting in Karapura.
All the roads are blocked and they've closed the banquet hall, too.
How can they do that?
They're saying they won't open for another two days.
And Mom's blood pressure has shot through the roof.
You go, I'll come soon.
Dilshad…
What happened?
The wedding venue’s been closed.
We may have to call off the wedding party.
Just have it here.
-Here? -Here?
Over there, by those trees.
Just throw up a canopy, put on some lights…
Borrow a sound system. It's a beautiful night for an outdoor wedding, hmm?
How can I manage it by tonight?
Well you can't, but we all can.
Right?
We’re a team. We’re a fuckin’ team.
Come on, lads!
We're having a fuckin' wedding!
We can put up the rope like this, okay?
Who's in charge of what stuff?
-Chairs? -I'll bring the chairs.
-And? -We'll need a generator.
-Carpets, etc… -Items for decoration…
You have carpets, right?
Write all this down!
Where will the bride and groom sit?
Did you bring the fuel?
Slightly towards this side…
Tie it tight…
-Okay? -Yes.
Don't! You'll ruin it… It's a rental.
Stop whining.
Stay left.
Good job!
Left.
Right here…
Come on, guys.
Ready!
-Thank you. -Thank you, bro.
May God bless this family with a lot of happiness.
Amen.
You've got yourself a sweet boy in Dilshad.
I must say, you have raised him well.
Thank you.
Ah this looks freakin' fantastic.
Dig in.
You're a bonnie lad, you. I mean it.
Thank you. I just feel lucky that I get this chance to work under you.
Not under me, with me.
Listen, not a lot of coaches can juggle strategy with management.
You're a good head coach, Mustafa, I mean it.
Thank you.
And this guy, he starts fuckin' screaming!
Your husband has quite a way with people.
Look at how much at ease he is. Like he’s always been here.
I mean, we have clubs at home, but this just feels special.
All these people from different backgrounds.
It’s a Kashmiri wedding, after all.
Yeah, but…
I'm guessing, if it wasn't for Real Kashmir,
these people would have nothing in common.
Maybe.
You two should be really proud of the community you've built.
Oh no, that was all Shirish and Sohail.
But if it wasn't for your support, where would they be?
This place is transformed.
Douglas.
-I'll be off. -Where's Azra?
She…
…isn't feeling too well.
Take care.
-Good night. -Good night.
Hello?
Yes, Commandant.
Okay?
Of course!
Definitely! Yes…
All right, see you soon.
Looks like your words worked.
We have a match on Tuesday against them. In the cantonment.
Douglas!
Yeah.
So we’ve got a match at the cantonment next Tuesday.
Oh, that's great!
Sorry I'm gonna miss it.
You’ve got to be there.
My flight's on Monday.
-Please stay. -Yes.
I'll train the lads for you, but…
I can't be at the match.
Listen, Douglas, we are happy to extend your contract.
I mean, we can discuss this. after your training tomorrow.
There's nothing to discuss, lads. It's like I said before…
My family comes first.
I'm sorry, lads.
Okay, it's fine…
We knew he was just staying for two weeks--
But you said you would convince him.
-I did try, but… -He's leaving.
He sees something that we can't.
Sohail…
Without Douglas…
B-League is looking tough.
What does it matter what he sees?
What do you think?
Because I know what I see.
I just hope this doesn't turn out to be a failed experiment.
I know this club is real.
Sohail, I understand your feelings.
But it just won't be the same without Douglas.
Get in the frame!
Take some good photos!
-Get in here! -At least get your camera angle right!
Join us, sir!