It's like in the movies.
What is?
Traveling across mountains and seas to find me after thirty eight years?
This moment… what I'm hearing… what I'm seeing…
This!
Like in the movies, indeed!
I was telling my granddaughter…
about wanting to smile from in here.
And look at me now!
Thirupurasundari Chandrasekhar!
Oh, my!
Deva!
Did you think I wouldn't remember?
It's been so long since someone called me by my name!
Who have you been spending your time with?
Tell me.
Times have changed, Deva.
That makes me happy.
At the same time, it makes me a little sad.
I wonder how it would have been if we were living in this time.
Are we dead now?
No! We are very much alive.
Then "this time" is also our time, Sundari.
Anyway…
my thinking can't match your pace!
You know what?
If you were to put my brain under a microscope,
you'd find my blood pressure level…
Metformin strips…
and the phone number of Anthony, who checks my blood sugar, tattooed there!
My brain has gotten rusty.
That's why!
That's why I asked who you've been spending your time with.
Most of the time, my elder son Rajaratnam has been with me.
You were always practical.
You knew you could count on your children…
to take care of you in your old age.
First, we take care of them.
Then, they start to take care of us.
That's when we realize we have become old.
You look just the same, Deva!
So beautiful! Yes!
I had only myself to take care of, Sundari.
That was all I needed to do.
And I did that well.
Did you… ever…
Change my mind?
About marriage?
Yes.
No.
"No?"
No.
Smart.
Always.
Coach!
See where I am!
I feel so much at peace on the field.
I know you must be angry with me for leaving the way I did.
I'm sorry.
Once I'm back, I'll run ten laps around the field.
But please put me back on the field, coach.
Please!
I want my cricket!
I'm coming back! Soon!
Karthik, you saw yourself at the crease, and me in the stands.
But I…
I'm meant for the ground.
If someone hears us…
they'd say these two oldies are blabbering.
Not too different from what they must have said back then.
We were young…
deviant…
mad women!
The things we used to talk about!
Your modern views…
They called you a "feminist"!
As if it was a slur.
Those who scoffed at you back then, are now labeled "sexists."
Do you remember?
When you gave your opinion on marriage…
Chandru's face turned red and he started hyperventilating!
I'll never forget it!
Actually…
I needn't have said those things.
I tried to prove a point but that was totally unnecessary.
I should've let it go.
No.
Don't regret it.
What I meant was, Chandru's reaction has given me a good laugh all these years!
Chandru is irrelevant to me, Sundari.
Seems like you have been unable to forgive your husband.
Oh, I did. A long time back.
At the end, I only pitied him.
I pitied you both.
You both lived loveless lives.
I… I wouldn't say that…
I loved my children.
And you too, Deva.
And yet?
I'm so sorry.
I'm very sorry.
I have never forgiven myself for what I did.
What use is your guilt to me?
Hear me out.
I was very happy at the Major's party.
I actually forgot about my family, my children, everybody.
That life of mine simply vanished.
Deva…
You were the Sun in my life!
You shone so bright…
that everything in my life slipped into the shadows.
But when I returned home…
my kids were missing!
Anna! Did you see two little boys here?
Did two young boys come this way?
Did you see them?
I swear, I died a thousand deaths that night.
I searched for them too.
I was right by your side.
Did you see two kids…
-A boy-- -I don't know where they are.
When we found them…
I cried before you did.
When Rajaratnam said he bought ice cream with that money, you went to hit him.
I stopped you.
When Chandru shouted and screamed at you…
I watched silently.
I was also shouted at.
I knew you were all in shock.
That's why I didn't say a thing.
But…
not once did you look at me.
Except…
for seeing me as…
responsible.
I was the one who sent the kids alone, Deva.
I was responsible.
Tell me.
Was that what you thought I expected from you?
Would I expect you to leave your kids for me?
You don't get it, do you?
I didn't push you to stand up for yourself for my sake.
It was for yours.
I saw you stepping out of other people's shadows.
But, what happened after that?
I gave you time.
I gave you space.
You started avoiding me.
I accepted that too.
I waited for you to forgive yourself.
Because all I wished is for you to not be in anyone's shadow.
Not even mine.
Deva…
I'm not angry with you at all, Sundari.
Just…
disappointed.
That's all.
Deva…
I let myself down.
I did that.
That's how I was raised.
I was operating from fear.
Back then, parents didn't know how to raise girls with confidence.
One day, I woke up.
But by then…
you were gone.
Since then…
I regretted what I did…
and what I didn't.
Not a day has gone by without me thinking about it.
Would you believe it?
For years now, I have forgotten how to smile.
I think that's a fitting punishment.
Indeed.
Your family…
They seem nice.
We're a nice family who have nothing in common.
I am all alone, Deva.
I have nothing to do.
In fact, after Chandru died, I don't even have to make coffee!
But there's loneliness…
in that freedom.
The thought of seeing you again is what has kept me going all this time.
It's a convenient time for you now. Isn't it?
Don't try to change anything.
Don't look back.
Try and be happy…
with the choices you've made.
Will you be going? Or should I send the car away?
You leave. I'll let you know in ten minutes.
If you have to go someplace, carry on.
I'll come back tomorrow.
My granddaughter has her cricket selections tomorrow.
She stayed with me just so I could find you.
They can head back home.
I'll come back tomorrow.
What will you do without them, Sundari?
I know how important your family is to you.
What else is left to talk about?
We're done.
You get going.
I think I'm trying to get something…
that I lost long back.
I'm glad I got to see you.
Deva…
Is this goodbye?
When you announced at my anna's place that both of you were leaving town…
you addressed the whole world…
but never spoke to me.
You left without even looking back.
Thirty eight years ago…
That… was goodbye.
Alright.
Aththai?
Let's go.
Where?
Let's go home.
SP, are you okay?
Nivi, can you just…
Paati?
Shall we go?
Wheelchair, please.
What's wrong? Are you feeling dizzy?
-I'll get a wheelchair. -Okay.
She must be tired. It's okay.
Aththai?
No.
Not now, please.
I've never seen you like this before, Aththai.
Not even when mama…
This old woman was never sad even when her husband died, right?
Right?
You won't get it, dear.
You won't understand.
I know what you think of me.
But I understand loss and pain
more than you can imagine.
You can confide in me. Anything. Anytime.
Deva is a wonderful person!
I had a very demanding husband!
Very demanding!
Children too.
For eight years…
Deva was a part of my life.
That was a golden period.
That "was"…
Back then, Deva was everything to me.
Every time I saw her… every time I spoke to her…
I felt like a new person.
I felt a strength I never knew before.
When we parted ways then…
I didn't realize what it meant.
But now…
I realize now how much…
she meant to me.
Nivi!
Are you upset about something?
Have I done something wrong?
I don't know. You tell me.
This kind of childish banter doesn't work with me.
I am not good at this.
So let's talk straight.
This is how I am!
How long have you known me?
About two weeks?
How can you think you can tell me how I can speak?
I wasn't telling you!
Let's just drop it.
Listen, Nivi.
Nivi?
Nivi, please!
I don't want you to leave like this.
I don't feel like myself.
I'm exhausted.
This trip, traveling,
hospital, Paati…
I haven't slept properly. My boyfriend…
Or ex-boyfriend. I'm not sure.
Hello, children!
I have a small doubt.
Go on.
Are you two going back home
worse than when you left?
Will you be quiet, Amma?
I was quietly staring out of my window…
humming old Tamil songs…
and mulling over my life sadly.
You two dragged me here!
What do you want, Ma?
We need to decide on the fifth rule!
That's what I want.
Good, Nivi! Good!
That back lift has really improved.
Just be consistent.
Next!
-Amma? -Yes?
I'm leaving for work.
Kaveri said you didn't want to come for breakfast.
-Are you okay? -Yes, I'm fine.
Just a little tired from the trip, that's all. I'm okay.
Please, Ma!
If something's wrong, don't keep it from me.
I won't tie you down like I did before.
Okay?
Okay. I'm fine.
-Bye, Ma. -Be safe.
Sure, Ma.
Amma!
"I have a class in the morning, Bala.
I've made sambar and vegetable poriyal.
Just cook the rice yourself, okay?"
Okay!
You're driving well, ma'am!
Just drive a little slower.
Until now, my life has been slow.
A little speed can do me some good.
An offering in my name.
Kaveri. Sathya nakshatra. Pisces.
I need a four wheeler license in my name.
As always, my usual prayers.
Everyone should be well.
I'll do it splendidly!
Hello, ma'am!
Bill that too!
-That? -Yes.
Condoms. Two packets.
Very well.
-Want some chips? -Okay, sure.
Thank you!
Is this "him"?
No?
There's someone there. In a pink shirt.
-Oh stop, Paati. -No?
Where's your amma?
When guests arrive, she goes into MasterChef mode.
I suggested we order out, but she didn't listen.
She cooked all of it?
Oh, no! Your friends are going to be sick!
-I'm eating here, Paati! -No… don't worry!
I have blessed it!
What's happening?
T20 is not cricket!
Only Test cricket is cricket!
-Alright, pa. -Let the selections happen.
She'll be one of the best test cricketers.
Where are you going?
-I have guests there. -Stay here a while!
Parents! Behave!
When Shahrukh and Kajol do it on screen, you applaud!
We're also the same age!
Don't go anywhere for a while. Stay here.
-Hey! Hi! -Hi!
-So late! -Sorry, da.
-How are you? -Good.
-Where were you? -Never mind!
-Nice dress! -Thanks!
The speaker needs to be charged. The battery is low…
Why are you making excuses? It's in my room. Go get it!
Well… okay.
Hi!
-Swetha, this is Bala. Bala, Swetha. -Hi.
B… Bala.
Go!
Get going!
-He's cute though! -Ew! Yuck!
Hi!
Hey… What's up?
-What are you having? -Want something to drink?
Didn't I tell you?
Coke and… what's that?
This is rum and coke.
Hi.
I'll get going. You guys talk.
I know you're pissed, Karthik.
I'm sorry, Nivi.
I missed you a lot.
I'm not giving up cricket, Karthik.
I don't want you to.
Not just now.
Not ever.
I was afraid that my amma
might not like it if you were a cricketer.
That's why I lied.
If she didn't like it, I should've fought with her.
Not with you.
Nivi…
I'm sorry.
Nivi, please.
I know.
I've been an asshole.
You're not an asshole.
You were just--
An asshole for a day.
Maybe for a week.
Are we okay?
We're good?
Come.
Hi.
Kaveri?
More than required for any ordinary Saturday…
unnecessarily… needlessly…
you are looking beautiful today.
Really!
Mr. Rajaratnam…
do you want to make love to me?
Had to act like an English movie heroine!
Idiot!
Come in.
Everyone's on the terrace… and you are?
-I'm Vikram. -Hi, Vikram.
Are you here for the party?
Nivedith--
Or is Kaveri here?
"Kaveri?"
How do you know Kaveri?
She's my partner.
What?
She's my singing partner.
Kaveri has never spoken about you.
I also don't go around speaking about her…
Uncle.
Please stay here.
I'll get Niveditha.
You stay right there.
Nivi! Bala!
There's something I have to tell you, Raj.
Vikram's here.
You called, Pa?
Some guy called Vikram is here.
Vikram…
What's wrong? Why are you two dumbfounded?
Who is he? How do you know him?
Oh! Vikram!
Welcome!
Come in!
Hey!
Hello, Sundari.
I said "hello."
Hi!
Deva…
Deva!
Hi!
Vikram!
How come here!
How are you?
Hi, Nivi!
Excuse me, Uncle…
Hi…
Did you come for me?
Why--
Only you can cross thousand miles to land up at my door?
I wanted to come when I wanted to.
-And I did. -Alright then!
Who is this?
Who is that?
Sundari.
Do you want a companion
for the next chapter of your life?
Please!
Deva…
Thank you!
Thank you, Deva!
What's going on?
Will you say something or not?
What?
Got it!
Nivi!
The fifth rule is a pact of secrecy.
What happened on this trip, stays only between us.
Only the three of us can talk about it.
Okay?
Deal?
Shaa…
Boo…
Three!
What is it?
You said you wanted to tell me something.