Highway (2014) - full transcript

What was so urgent?

We have the rest of our
lives. We can meet anytime

Let's go

Veera, I think you should
go back. No one saw us

Vinay, I want to breathe.
Wedding traditions

Welcome! The costumes,
the jewelry, etc...

Please let's get away for awhile

Just for an hour

An hour?

Start the car

- 15 minutes
- Let's go



15 minutes!

5 minutes to go

Time hasn't started

Let's escape these bright
lights. Out in the open

- To the highway?
- Without bodyguards?

Just a glimpse of the highway. Ok?

All the knots in
my brain are untying

Good. Let's head back

Some untying left

A little longer has
become a lot longer

SQ?

Veera, it isn't safe here

You're here

Vinay...



Let's not go back. Let's run away

Yes! Let's make a run for it

And make a beautiful
home on some mountain top

You can be a shepherd. I can cook

It'll be great fun

I'm turning back

Enough!

Should've turned back

ls it closed?

See!

The air is so
different here. So fresh

Breathing the city
air makes you restless

Why can't it be like this?

If you've had your fun, come back

Come out!

Veera, hurry

He's coming from behind

Hey, you scum

Run!

You there, stop!

Stay there, all of you

Swine!

She gets it next

I won't say it again

- What's wrong with the jeep?
- Wasn't it checked?

Take this car

I warned you

I'm watching you

Follow me and I'll shoot you

Call Tonk

Tonk, got a car? Where are you?

- Where to?
- Know Mangar back road?

Drive on. I'll tell you

The road behind the
hills. In the fields

Let her go

Open the back door

Tie her hands

O beloved, I will carry you
far away from this market place

Far away from all your sorrows

Your name?

What's your name?

I want to go home

Name?

Stop!

Speak up!

Veera

Veera, what?

Tripathi

Manek Tripathi's daughter?

I told you a thousand times.
Stay away from the rich

No messing with them

They're linked to big shots

They'll skin you alive
if you mess with them

Now deal with it

He didn't know who she was

Who travels in a
flashy Audi? Tell me

Tripathi's daughter

Yes

Tripathi's daughter

The police, the Home
Guard. BSF, the army

They're crawl up your
backside and exit your mouth

Now save your ass

A man should know his place

Why climb a mountain if
you don't have the balls?

What are you staring at?

What will you do? Eat me?

You're scared shitless.
Pair of eunuchs!

Bhaati!

You shouldn't have said that

I won't forget this

No, I won't, Bhaati

Or should I fix you right now?

Put that away

- Easy
- Bullshit

Stay away from the rich

Fear them!

Not a word more

Why should we fear the rich?

Salute them

Open doors for them? Why?

Because they can take
your ass whenever they want

They've got it all. What's left?

We're used to licking ass.
Enjoy getting screwed now

You mother

Let's go

Sit!

You're talking about Manek Tripathi

He owns industries around the world

Ministers and politicians are
his mates. Must we take them on?

What will you do?

What now?

Call him

Hello, Tripathi-ji

You know what? Your
daughter is in our custody

I am texting you an address

Get there with the ransom, please

Yes

That's just what I'll say

And when the girl
gets shot in the leg...

...Tripathi will come
panting with the cash

Or I'll sell her off to a
brothel. In some shady street

Vanished. India is too big

A bad omen is shadowing him

He'll land us in trouble too

You'll die a dog's death, Bhaati

A dog always dies a dog's death

What'll they do to me?

Hang me four times?

I've murdered three men already

I'll die as I lived

But this will happen

This I will do

Listen

Wake up!

Gaurav

Don't be scared

They call me Goru

I'll take care of you

No

I'll talk to you later

We have to go now. Too risky here

Get up. Now!

I don't trust any of you anyway

So do what you have to do

Let's go

Switch off your phones

Their woman is in our hands

Today is our day

Hail Baba Kisan Das!

Hail Lakkad Maharaj!

Hail to our villages. Our land!

Long live!

Any new qawali out in the market?

Listen, brother

People don't like
listening to new qawalis

A special recitation

In honor of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz

- Is it old?
- Very old

Then it's fine

You've outdone yourself

Your name will spread far

Couldn't talk on the phone

- I heard today. Tried calling you
- Where will you hide us?

Things have changed

You're famous now

Wherever you go with the girl,
all Ajmer Sharif will know

And we'll all become
famous. You can't stay here

ls it on the news?

Not yet

Everyone knows because
of the damn police

My God

You have M.K. Tripathi's
daughter. Imagine!

It's me

You unwell?

Your lips must be numb

I'm on your side

Make sure you never
talk to anyone about me

They're dangerous people

Who knows what they'll do to you?

You couldn't even imagine it

I am here

I'll take care of you

I'll take care of you

You want to return home, don't you?

You want to go home?

Back to your parents?

To your family?

You want to go home?

I'll take you back

You're back?

I gave her some water

We'll feed her later

There's Aadoo

- We're over there
- Sit down

Hey, Aadoo

Hurry UP!

Check the corner

All clear

What is it?

- She wants to run
- So?

Run!

Well?

Run

Where are You? Where am I?

O Lord, show compassion on me

Countless sorrows surround me

I believe that You
will restore my world

Heed the one who has no one

Where are You? Where am I?

How fearsome is the path before me

Why have You turned away from me?

Where am I?

Where am I?

Darkness descends around me

No light to be seen

Body broken, soul defeated

The stars of good fortune have faded

Show a ray of hope

There's nothingness everywhere

Get back!

She ran away on her own accord.
She'll return in the same way

Move!

No tea for me?

I'm making paneer. Will you eat it?

We need SIM cards

Take Tonk with you

Send the stuff back with him

- We need other stuff too
- Don't worry

Can you hear me?

What is it?

Can I come out just
for a little while?

Why?

Closed spaces...

...make my head spin

I'm feeling ill

- Let her out
- I won't try and run

Just for awhile

This is such an odd place

Never seen a place like this

We spend all our time
in hotels on our holidays

No point traveling

May as well just check
into a Delhi hotel

Hotels are the same everywhere

Why am I talking so much?

It feels so unreal

Like I'm watching a movie

I've no control. Words
pour out without my knowing

Actually, I haven't said
a word for almost two days

Feels good sitting
out here. So thank you

I felt like throwing up inside

That's why I said...

Feels better out here.
It's the fresh air

I'm still talking!

I should be tense right now

I am tense

No more talking

- Is the tea ok?
- It's different

It's good. Sugar in
it? Or something else?

Hey! You made the tea

I added sugar, but
maybe some salt fell in

There's salt everywhere

On my face, too

I thought it was only me

Everyone's got salt on them

Look at my arm Salt here too

Why did you have to
run away like that?

I told you I'd make some arrangement

Now listen carefully

Has the salt gone?

No

You better trust me. How
will it work otherwise?

Here's my plan

Panicking won't help

I know what you must be
thinking, brother Mahabir

Maybe you misunderstand
the whole thing

That's possible, no?

I'll tell you what's going on

You've it got wrong. Listen

She's a consignment. Not a girl

lam not arguing...

End of story

And you! Can't you dress decently?

See you

Let's go

We're going now?

- Where to?
- No idea

Will Goru tell everyone?

Shut her mouth!

Tie her hands. In the truck!

What about the truck papers?
And the state border police?

We need the license
plate registration

Show these papers. They belong
to a junked old truck. Here

Well done, brother!

Now what's the plan?

- We talk to Tonk in Ajmer
- Shall I switch the phone on?

Throw that SIM card away

We'll call from a landline

Stop!

Look away!

Where the hell were you?

Where were you?

Have you lost your mind?

How dare you ask?

You can go and relieve yourself,
don't I have to go, too?

Think about it

Come

- What happened?
- Got through?

Tonk will call her
parents from her phone

He'll meet us in two days

I'll sit in front

I'll break your bones
if you talk nonsense

Ok

Break my bones. Satisfy yourself

But I will sit in front

No problem

I'll sit next to her

She'll be sandwiched between us. OK?

I was very rude

I'm never so rude to anyone

I'm usually so well behaved

I have good manners

And with you...

- I felt like throwing up
- Shut up!

Am I saying sorry?

Are we here to show
off our good manners?

Show them off in your father's house

Hurry UP!

Hi, Veera

How are you?

How am I?

I'll think about it and let you know

Let me tell you an old tale

Bless my words as I tell it

My love for Heer dethroned me

Destiny turned me into a fakir

Destiny turned me into a fakir

The Lord can destroy
kings and princes

And create wise men and saints

Up!

What happened, sir?

What's inside?

Nothing, sir

Nothing?

Driving an empty truck?

Just some household goods

Or stolen goods from Rajasthan?

I swear on my mother, sir

Get out!

Open the back

- May I talk, sir?
- What is it?

- We're in a hurry
- So?

Can we work this out?

Bribing the police?
You little scumbag

Do you have the means?

Open up! Move

Open it!

Open up. Right now!

Want a caning?

Quick!

The other one

Step aside!

You have a dishonest face

So you confused us. Get going!

You offended?

Should I confiscate it?

No, sir

Let them go

What happened?

Were you hiding?

Did you hide?

Yeah

Why?

This was your chance

Why did you hide?

Don't know

Don't know means?

Don't know means don't know

Maybe I've lost my mind

I could've escaped so easily

What's wrong with me?

Eat quickly if you want to eat

We're not stopping for long

I was nine years old

At home...

He used to bring
imported chocolates for me

My uncle

He made me sit on his lap

And loved me

And then alone...

In the bathroom

He would make me
sit on his lap again

And love me

I used to scream

But he'd cover my mouth

Like this

Cover my mouth

So my screams could not come out

It hurt so much

"It's all over...

"We're done...

"My doll...

"You are the best girl
in the whole world...

"The most beautiful"

He came home again

Again and again he came

Inside I was screaming my lungs out

"Don't tell anyone. Ok?"

One day I told Mummy

Explained to her

Mummy said...

"Don't tell anyone

"Ok?"

I didn't tell anyone

Then one day it all stopped

But he still visited

With chocolates for me

He comes to the house even now

I sit on his lap

He loves me

I laugh

"My doll...

"The most beautiful of all"

The beasts

Manners. Culture

Greet them

Touch their feet in respect

They're all around you

You have to survive among them

Laugh with them

Befriend them

Love them

The place you've got me from...

I don't want to go back there

The place we're going,
don't want to get there

But this road...

It's very good

I want this road never to end

The case was filed at
Dera Mandi police station

All the details are here

This cannot go public

The special cell
is handling the case

Information will be
shared with caution

His name is Mahabir
Bhaati. He's on the run

They're not professional
kidnappers, just petty criminals

Land grabbing, armed robbery, etc

Call from the girl's phone.
Then remove the battery

A call from Veera's phone

First let's find out if
it's worth trusting you

I'll call later

The call's from Noida. Near Delhi

I came of my own accord to tell you

Why would I lie now?

I've no clue where
the swine has taken her

I've come from so far
to tell you everything

Hiding is out of question

Just ask!

They left this place a week ago

They could be anywhere

I'll tell you when to
hand over the ransom money

Just relax. And wait

He called from Calcutta

God knows where she is

What they're doing to her

A bite of sweet paan

A cotton Lahori suit

In high spirits, the firefly soars

The Lord is your
gardener, 0 green forest

Never mind the cuss words,
He watches your every step

Ignore what the world thinks

Take the name of God.
Take the name of Ali

She has taken the path to Him

Firefly, free spirit, firecracker

Flying about intoxicated

Throwing caution to the
wind, I am in Your hands

God's chosen one

God will take away the
suffering He inflicts

Take His name and dance

Growing wild like the peepal tree

No one plants her.
No one can cage her

On this endless journey,
like rainwater falling

Soiled if she touches the ground

Ali is Your name

Throwing caution to the
wind, I am in Your hands

Wow!

Unique places in this country

Tell me

Why are the rich fascinated
by dirty run-down old ruins?

Step to the side

Hold this

Hold it straight. We
need to see the date

- What language is it?
- Bengali

So they think we're
in Bengal. Smart!

You've been abducted. Look upset

Who'd pay ransom for you?

Stop laughing

Be serious

How can I be serious,
looking at you, Aadoo?

I'll turn around

Higher

This place is good

The market is nearby

Better buy her clothes

She'll stand out like this

Everything will be ok

But I'd like to know...

If anything goes wrong,
the ransom, the calls

By the way, are we still...

Sticking to our plan?

Why?

Just asking

We're selling the girl to a brothel

Don't get fond of her

Nothing like that

ls she the only respectable one?

What about the poor?

Women are taken away at night

For some big shot

A woman is required tonight

And who takes her to him?

Her own husband

Her man

He sits outside while his wife
is inside with the big shot

Then the door opens

He brings his wife back home

And takes out all his
frustrations on the woman

Because the rich can have
us when they feel like

To hell with them

To hell with them

Drop it

He's not in the mood

I'll fix his mood

Are you mad?

Never do that

Got it

What is it?

You bought me clothes

Aadoo told me

Stop acting. I look very nice

What is this song?

What is it?

I want to hear the song

That's it

Go now

Mahabir Bhaati

- Where did you hear it?
- What's it to you?

Now I have to know

What song was that?

It's not a song

Then?

So where did you hear it?

My mother sang it

She sang for you?

Tell me

Yes, she sang it for me

When she went to
work, I went with her

I'd cry so she'd sing. Ok?

You would cry?

Does your mother live with you?

Enough. Go inside!

Stand up!

You see, I don't feel like going

Too smart!

Right!

I'm not scared anymore

Don't get offended, but...

I find you really cute now

So what made you cry?

Who troubled the little one?

I won't ask again

Sleep now

Do not cry

Look down!

Where's your mind?
You burnt the food

My adored son, sleep now

Your dreams will carry you
to a field of sweet delights

The parrot on the
tree tells you to smile

The swan wants to befriend you

My adored son

The night is dark as coal

Your eyes fill with sleep

With a blanket of stars covering you

Sleep a sweet sleep

If you toss and turn

The mynah bird will steal you away

A star, a little star

A falling star

Asks after you

Why don't you sleep? Why do you cry?

Why did you get so lost?

What upset you? Who upset you?

What did you leave behind
in the land you came from?

Your mother...

What do you call her?

Amma

So...

ls she well?

I mean

ls she all right?

You have to promise me, Mahabir

Once we're done with all this

You'll see her

Where is she?

In the village

So you'll go to the
village and see her

Tell me what is in your heart

Share your thoughts with me

Sleep now, my adored son

- It's full English, right?
- Total English, sir

This one

Come

Take your stuff

Chandigarh bus station?

I'm proud of you

You leaving?

Take care of yourself

We'll meet again

Look there

A police station. Go inside
and talk to the man in charge

Tell him your name and your father's
name. Say you're the kidnapped girl

You know I won't go

Take your phone.
Call your home first

Can't you hear me? I won't go

You won't go? So what
will you do with me?

Marry me?

Raise my kids?

What will you do?

What's come over you?

Why make a scene?

What will you do with me?

Well?

You know who I am

That's just it

I know who you really are

I killed three people

I have

With these very hands

My life is over.
It'll never get fixed

Never

I will only die. You should go back

I Pray for you

How did it all happen?

I'm telling you to go

It'll be a disaster. Go away!

What's your story?

- How did this happen?
- Shut up!

Go to the police station

I won't go. What will you do?

Let go!

Are you that strong? I won't go

Don't drive me crazy

Kill me too

Stop, Mahabir

Don't be childish

What's wrong?

One minute. I have to make a call

Where do I catch the
bus to Chandigarh?

- Reckong Peo bus stand?
- Get in

Get this straight

Whatever happens, you
don't decide alone. Got it?

Move away. Stand there

I was bound to come this way

My path is somewhere here

I stand at the crossroad

The journey opens its arms to me

Where am I?

Fearsome paths, open roads

Shaky plans, strong bonds

Where am I?

A 20-minute stop. Be quick!

There's no plan about raising kids

Or marrying

There's no plan

All I want is a little more

A little longer with you

Never felt like this before

The way I feel with you

I can do anything

Anything I feel like

And you'll take care of it

I don't even have to think

I've never felt like this

But I'm being very selfish

You'll be in trouble

They thought we were in Calcutta

Now they'll know we're here

Nothing can save us now?

All ruined

What now?

We sit on top

On the roof

Coming?

- Let's decide the next move
- You talk too much

Wrapped in clouds of white wool

I am like the winter breeze

Not caring what's left behind

Not seeing what lies ahead

I ask myself

Where am I?

Finding myself amidst lost desires

Firm desires, shaky pursuits

In all of this...

...where am I?

What are you staring at?

You like the mountains or the sea?

I've never seen the sea

I like the mountains more, too

Like that one

It is calling out to me

Wish we could go there

Then come

We'll go there?

Got other plans?

Let's go

For one second

Are you done? Give it back

Enough. Pass it here

It has power, boss

I'll give you a tight slap

It's not a toy. Give it to me

Tell me something

One bullet and one man is finished?

Two are finished

The one who gets shot

And the one who shoots

It's a bad thing

So why don't you throw it away?

Why keep it?

What the hell do you know?

I can see

We won't fight

No fighting

Don't talk about such things

Again?

Let's go

Let's race

I wanted a home on
a mountain like this

Always wanted one

My home

My dream

Pick any mountain you like

They're all ours

Really?

Yes, they belong to us

They'll be here
whenever you come back

- I'm choosing one
- Sure, go ahead

Keep this

This is my dream home

Exactly how I want it

We're saved so much work

It's ok?

Be comfortable. The
owners won't be back soon

Hungry?

Ten minutes. I'll make something

Go freshen up and just relax

Leave it. I'll do it

This is my home Now out!

Who's denying it?

Let me clean up

Come!

- What is it?
- One minute

This can never be mine

I've come so far away

20 years

Everything will be all right

Amma

Everything is over

I was once a mother's adored son

Mahabir, where's your gun?

- I threw it away
- Veera Tripathi?

Stay away!

Back off!

Get back!

It's all ok

What the hell did you
shoot? Bastard! Why shoot?

What was he doing?

Move back

I'll kill everyone

Veera, there's no time

He'll die. He needs a hospital

Nothing will happen to him

We have to take him immediately

Let's go

Listen to me. I'll
take you to your village

To Amma

I said everything
will be ok. Didn't I?

Nothing has changed

lam telling you.
Nothing has changed

See for yourself

I know what you're thinking

But you know nothing

The important thing
is we save Mahabir

Save Mahabir

He kidnapped me

But it's not what it
seems. Quite the opposite

What's happened, child?

Nothing's happened

I am fine

Who is this man?

I am fine

- Let go
- Easy!

What's that for? An injection?

Papa, listen to me. Please

You don't understand

Wait. One second

There's something I must tell you

Stop

Why don't you understand?

What have you done? You don't get it

He died on the spot. Around 9.30

Before we could get
him on the stretcher

Can we take Veera back to Delhi?

- Where's the body?
- In the mortuary

- The post-mortem?
- Done, sir

Mahabir Bhaati?

I'll prepare the injection

Vinay's mom wants to see you

Be nice

Be pleasant

Like everything was normal

What do you think, Veera?

In which city should
we have the wedding?

Convenient for everyone

Every winter they
say: "It's so cold"

Every summer: "Oh
my God. It's too hot"

Why is it such a surprise?

Oh! What is it?

Why are you coming down?

Do join us

And you?

We're fine

Just worried about you.
Hope you'll get better soon

She looks much better

I found my home on a mountain

I cooked food

I cleaned my house

Then the bullet was fired

Vinay loves the mountains, right?

That Austrian resort?
You know Veera's favorite

I always said that...
I would run away

I don't want to live in the city

Doesn't everyone say that?

But who runs away?

I wouldn't have either

If Mahabir hadn't kidnapped
me and taken me away

But now...

I'm gone

I cannot come back

I think you should rest

It's so strange

I was kidnapped

But I was free there

I'm in prison here

Come, Veera

ls this my home?

No chocolates today, Uncle Shukla?

I'll order some now

Where?

Where will you give them to me?

Here? Or in the bathroom?

Enough of this

Yes, Mummy? Something
you want to say?

I don't know what
she's talking about

Can't remember?

Let me remind you

"My princess...

"You're most beautiful
girl in the world. My doll"

Now remember?

With your hands...

...how you'd cover my mouth

So my screams could not be heard

All my screams

My cries of pain

To keep my screams silent

You forced my mouth shut. Hush

In the bathroom...

Again and again

The running tap

Where were you, nurse?

She's really gone crazy

They are right

I was screaming. I was 9

That hand was over my mouth

My cries were silenced. No one heard

It happens

These things happen all the time

So you know what?

I'm not ok with it

This world...

...where this happens

Where you can't tell
a lie from the truth

Everything is mixed up

There's so much confusion

Be careful when you go out

Strangers are bad

A girl should always be careful

Why didn't you ever say...

...l should be careful
inside the house too?

That I should also
protect myself from you

Why didn't you ever tell me?

I was so exposed here

Inside my own home

So I don't want to be sensible

I am foolish. I'm bad

But I am not one of you

I will not come back

Admire the diamond...

...that endures the
blows of a hammer

The deceitful cannot
hide their flaws

Do not display your diamonds
at a vegetable market

Keep them close to your
heart and go your way

If the sun shines on a rainy day

Shadows fall and rise

I make a wish and
you appear before me

Play with me

Distances vanish

You are with me. Day and night

The shadows tell me

You are with me. Day and night

0 my companion

You are with me at every step

We are one

O companion of mine