Keeping Up with the Kandasamys (2017) - full transcript

[tranquil Indian music]

Durban... beautiful isn't it?

Hmm... [indistinct]

But you think...
this is the real Durban.

Oh no, no, no, no, no.

Let me take you...
to the real deal.

[upbeat drums]

[upbeat Indian music]

You see... many years ago...

the government took us, all the
Indian people, and put us in one place.

They named it... Chatsworth.



Ahh, just a place in England.

Hmm... what the bloody cheek?

But never mind
they did like that.

We struggle and
struggled instead.

[upbeat Indian music continues]

Only one thing hey... the
houses are so close to each other.

The neighbors are so nosey they
become like our extended family.

I'm just lying man...
not all of them.

You see these two here...

they used to be best friends.

But now... oh!

[upbeat Indian music continues]

Desan, Preggie, I'm back!

Which idiot plans
a morning wedding...



- I love morning weddings.
- Moron.

Oh darling another call.

Modern recreations,
Marlin speaking.

You know [indistinct].

She's in the back...
and I'm in the front.

Oh no, I know full well not to put the
Naidoos and Kandasamys together.

[Marlin] It's all sorted...
okay? Bye.

Arsevan.

I said aqua blue, not sky blue.

[Marlin] Hmm...

Ey, this Arsevan I tell you...

His name says it all.

[Marlin laughs]

[Indian music]

[Indian music continues]

[groans]

How is it?

Come with me honey.

[groans and laughs]

Not now my hair.

[Indian music continues]

[Indian music fades]

Preston... you ready? You
nervous? You going to practice?

Morning Ma.

I ironed five shirts.
Go quickly and choose one.

I don't want to be late,
I don't want to be late... to clean up.

She means she wants to get
there before the Kandasamys do.

Ey... cool hairstyle bro.

[Indian music continues]

[car engine]

[Indian guitar music]

[Indian guitar music continues]

[Indian guitar music continues]

My Sari...
she's wearing my Sari.

Get in the car man.

[Indian guitar music continues]

[Shanti]The lady said
it was a designer Sari.

[Shanti]She said it was a designer
Sari now that one is wearing it.

She is wearing my Sari.

[soft Indian music]

She actually thinks
she can pull it off.

[soft Indian music continues]

[indistinct chatter]

- You close the front door?
- Yes man.

- What about the alarm?
- I did that.

- You put the iron off?
- Oh shit.

[engine revving]

No, no, no, I put the iron off.

- Yeah I put it off.
- You sure?

Yes!

Can't believe
she had my Sari on.

[Indian music continues]

[Indian music fades out]

Prishen... Preggie.
Come this side.

[laughter]

[indistinct chatter]

- Howzit Elvis?
- Howzit Pregs?

- Preggie.
- [Preggie] Hi everyone.

Come, come sit by us.

Ma, they can't sit here.
These seats are allocated.

Same thing I was thinking,
sit, sit.

You don't seem to understand. Allocated
means they are reserved for other people.

Hey,
I know what allocated means.

I'm old... not stupid.

Read there.

Make yourselves comfortable. Sit,
sit.

I am going to kill that Marlin.

So nice hey...

we are all sitting together
like one happy family.

[man on microphone]
Ladies and gentlemen.

Please rise as we welcome
the wedding recession.

[chair noises]

Preggie,
where is Shanti and Des?

Where is your mother?

[Indian music starts]

[Indian music continues]

[Indian music continues]

[Indian music stops]

How are you Aya?

I'm counting on Shanti what to
do. Who will make it to eighty?

- One leg in the grave.
- Shame Aya, don't say that.

I'm sure you didn't eat
in the last 10 minutes?

Try them! So what did you
think of the bride and groom?

They looked so cute together.

You want to talk you together?
You look like two twins only.

Don't be ridiculous ma...

our bodies wear the Sari's
in completely different styles.

Yeah the one has curves and the
other one is cold and long with no shape.

She should have bought two
Sari's and sown them together.

Hmm... I rather die
than look like a toothpick.

Hmm.. now there's some idea.

Oh you think I must die?

Hey why don't you
take out your cell phone?

Well take one nice
picture together.

What you call it. Selfie?

Don't be silly
ma... she won't fit.

[gasps]

[soft background music]

[indistinct chatter]

[Elvis] How's our two ek se?

They don't even know how to
behave at a wedding... sis man.

I was getting heartburn
then I started chowing.

But you know... when I
saw those nametags...

I just knew we
were in trouble bro.

-[all laugh] -But hey,
we mustn't get involved in that.

Ja, cheers to that!

[all] Cheers guys.

[all cough and laugh] Hey
what did you pour in here?

[sighs]

[soft happy music]

[girl laughs]

[happy music continues]

This is going
straight to charity.

[social media
notification alerts beeping]

[chuckles]

Who you talking to?

A friend from campus.

Boy?

Yeah, boy... a friend.

[laughs]

- Boyfriend. - [laughs]

Ma... If I had a boyfriend,
you'd be the first to know.

[machine whirring]

[blender stops]

What was that? No you,
you carry on...

Here's your coffee.

But I asked for tea.

You know you really need
to sort your mother out.

She's old love,
just give her a break.

Yes Saris, I'm 79 years old.

Anytime I'm going to go.

Sometimes...

I even see a white light.

Plus with the
cataracts and all...

See what a drama queen she is.

Normally I can put
up with her nonsense.

But my ears are still fine.

You see?

The pressure is not coming down. I
must give you Sushi's pressure tablets.

[Elvis] Ma...

I told you not to use
other people's medication.

[Jennifer] That boys car
is literally falling apart.

So cheap and embarrassing.

Can't believe we actually allow
our daughter to drive in that.

- It's not safe.
- You don't remember doll?

You used to drive in your
father's old trusty Valiant?

[Elvis] Besides he's
giving her a ride.

He's giving her a ride alright.

Let me go, Sadis.

My sugar's feeling
low... feeling a bit dizzy.

[Ma] I need one sweet.

Jen... Jen... Jennifer!

The milk.

[water burning]

[soft Indian music]

[Indian music continues]

[Indian music fades]

Ugh, hah!

You're such a punk.

What do you have for me?

You know my mother.

Wait, how much time do we have?

About five minutes.

Only five?

I could push it to ten?

Okay?

Oh here... enjoy.

Wow!

- Your favorite. - Yum!

[Prishen sighs]

I thought the wedding was great.

I thought so.

It did get pretty interesting.

You couldn't keep your hands to yourself,
could you?

Excuse me.

[laughs] You were all over me.

Mr... I'm so shy.

I couldn't stop myself.

I want to kiss you
the moment I saw you.

This looks delicious.

You were delicious.

Just eat your food.

Like you would've kissed me
anyway in front of all those people.

Your mother...

would have fainted.

[happy Indian music]

[happy Indian fades]

How's it moving in?

Oh too good.

You taught him that.

No, my baby's a natural.

Pity about the food, hey Shanti?

Oh, tasteless.

I didn't even get one
potato in my biryani.

Luckily...

Marlin did such a top
job with the wedding.

[laughs] Now you
sound like Jennifer.

And you wore the same Sari too.

Only thing she looked
like was a stick insect.

That one is like an ironing board,
you know that?

[soft Indian music]

[snip]

Uhm... uhm...

Basi, uhm...

just check over here and
check what is happening.

Don't touch me. What
are you doing here?

Well,
certainly didn't come here for a haircut.

Well you obviously came
here for something. Obviously.

Hey, I'm not going to say this
again. What are you doing here?

Don't rush me. I'll
speak when I'm ready.

You got two minutes before
my pun turns into an afro.

Listen, you just tell your miserable
useless son to stay away from my daughter.

Excuse me missy,
my son has got taste.

- Don't talk shit man.
- I saw Prishen kissing Jody at the wedding.

Kissing?

Groping her sticking his
tongue down her throat.

I mean who the hell
does your son think he is?

-Hey, Hey!

If your son wants to mess with my daughter,
he's going to have me.

Don't come here with your lies.

Why would I come to this place, of all
places, to make up lies about my own daughter.

Think idiot!

Because my Prishen
tells me everything.

Obviously leaving out all the juicy bits,
isn't he?

You know what why don't you
take yourself and your juicy bits...

And voetsek from here!

Fine!

And be careful you
don't trip on that skirt.

[groans]

Hello ma... who is
it you chopping off?

[sighs] So, you going to gym?

Yeah!

I'm cooking all your favorites.

- All my favorites? - Yeah.

You know someday I'll have
to teach your wife all of this.

Plenty of time for that.

[kiss]

Prishen...

- Love you.
- [Prishen] Love you too ma.

[mystical music]

[inhales] Come Shanti.

Love, light, peace.

Love, light, peace.

[music continues]

[Indian drum music]

Where's the buttons
on this phone?

[recorded voice] Sorry
I do not understand.

[recorded voice] Where are
the buttons on this phone?

Hello?

[recorded voice]
Hello sexy Prishen.

Who you?

[recorded voice] I am Simmy,
how may I help you?

Oh, okay...

please can I see all the
messages that this Jodi girl

from next door is
sending my son?

[recorded voice] Thank you,
I can definitely assist.

[recorded voice]
Are you looking for...

[recorded voice] A - A
message. B - a Phone lock.

[recorded voice]
or C - both options?

Stop asking so many questions.

Fat lot of help you are.

[recorded voice] I
do not understand.

[recorded voice] Fat
lot of help you are.

[recorded voice] I am Simmy,
how may I help?

You know what Sivvy,
Selby or whatever your name is...

why don't you shut your mouth and
stay away from my son, you wild thing.

[recorded voice] I
do not understand.

[Indian music continues] [recorded voice]
Stay away from my son, you wild thing.

[telephone voice]

Shame man Saris.

[Jennifer coughs]

This smoke is driving me insane.

Jodi... How can
you sit through this?

It's not that bad.

[telephone voice still speaking]

So Jodi... How
was lectures today?

Fine.

Can I make you some tea?

[Jodi makes 'no' sound]

Anyway Saris, let me go.

My sugars feeling low.

I need one sweet man.

- Ok bye! - Ma...

Shouldn't you be watching
your blood sugar levels?

Whose body is this?

Mine or yours?

[crackling wrapper]

Here, have one sweet.

Add some flavor to your life.

Hmm, so bland this is.

Must be sugar free.

Taste so familiar.

Ma...

Where did you get this from?

Jodi's bag.

Not all she got.

[zips opening]

[crackling wrappers]

Hmm, these taste terrible.

[rubber squeaking]

Now I know what
that thing taste like.

Coconut oil.

It's coconut oil!

That's what I said.

Coc-nut-oil!

[distressing music]

[music continues]

To Mr. Shy Guy.

LOL.

[music continues]

[husband calling] Lovey?

You deaf or what,
you can't hear the phone ring?

Phone? No, no, no,
no. I never hear no phone.

- What's wrong?
- Nothing strong... I mean wrong.

Nothing's wrong.
I'm coming just now.

Just go downstairs and wait
for me I'm coming, I'm coming.

[sighs]

[anticipatory music]

[flute music]

[music stops]

Your rotten daughter thinks
she's already married to my son.

You think that's bad.

I found these... in Jodi's bag.

It means they having sex Shanti.

Don't put that thing by me.

Oh my God, my poor son.

Your poor son... your poor son
is a scoundrel, that's what he is.

Hello? I see how your daughter
dresses. She looks like a damn tramp.

Buying all these fancy underwear,
carrying condoms in a bag.

And, look at this. Look at
this. Look at where the "J" is.

Look! See,
it's right by the thing.

Huh? Sis man.

Your daughter's a witch.

You are a crazy woman,
you know that?

You absolutely lost your mind.
You going looney. That's what it is.

I don't even know what
she sees in your son.

My son is the
picture of innocence.

Innocence my foot.

Instead of sitting here
blabbing your mouth

have you thought about the
fact that she could fall pregnant?

Oh my God!

Imagine if that baby
comes out like you.

[Indian suspense
music] Oh my gosh.

Or it can turn out like you.

Baby's first words would be...
[makes baby voice] I'm hungry!

Fat jokes,
fat jokes. You still on the fat jokes?

You know what? I can't take this anymore,
rubbish woman.

[crackling paper bags]

Shanti, if you and I don't do
something about this now...

your precious Prishen will have
to drop out of medical school

and be changing stinky
nappies. Is that what you want?

[crackling paper bags]

And,
you and I will be sharing a grandchild.

[Indian music continues]

Let's tell Marlin about us.

[laughs] No way.

Come on I have to tell someone,
I'm dying.

And you want to tell Marlin?

Okay.

[waves crashing]

What's this?

Open it.

Is it a matching thong?

[laughs] You are
mad. Just open it.

[waves crashing]

It's adorable.

Thank you.

[waves crashing]

[electronic song played by bear]

[laughs]

It's our song.

When do you leave for Cape Town?

- Is it next semester?
- I'm not going.

What do you mean?

Well... I applied
for this last year...

and since then
things have changed.

- You can't do this for me.
- I've already said no.

- No, I won't let you.
- It's too late now.

[laughs]

[upbeat love song]

[record scratches]

I knew it!

Oh shit!

What do your
mothers think of this?

Hashtag [indistinct],
You going to die.

You can't tell anyone about us.

Guys... I can't keep
something so big inside me.

[all laugh]

[Jennifer and Elvis laugh]

Why are you laughing?

Come on babe. You
must be joking Jen?

No, I'm not joking. This
is not a laughing matter.

We need to be more proactive. You hear all
kinds of horror stories about kids these days.

- [Elvis] Ugh.
- She needs our support babe.

So... you want me to speak to
Jodi about the birds and the bees?

- Yup!
- You don't think she's too old?

You just have to be
straight up with her.

Okay... Is my Chamois ready?

[Jennifer] Yeah... got it.

Listen, if parents were
straight up and told it like it is...

- Yeah?
- they will save themselves a lot of trouble.

- So you want me to be straight up with Jodi?
- Uh huh.

[laughs] Tell it like it is,
hey?

So should I use words like...

penetration and so?

- [Elvis laughs] - Elvis
what is wrong with you?

- [Elvis laughs] -
How can you say that?

Listen, you know what
youngsters get up to these days?

Oh...

the same thing we got
up to when we were young.

-[Elvis laughs] -Elvis stop,
your mother is going to see.

So now you are shy of my mother?

Hey, you know if your dad's back
seat could tell us a few stories.

Come on,
babe listen I'm serious.

-[Elvis sighs] -I'm really serious,
I'm really worried about her.

Asheel was such a great guy.

He used to go to Temple,
He was so responsible.

Great family. He was a gem.

Look...

Jodi is responsible.
She's a mature person.

She'll make the right
decision when the time is right.

[cellphone rings]

Who knows what
kind of guys out there?

[cellphone continues ringing]

Howzit Dylan.

So, I'm Dylan again?

What wrong bro?

You can't talk?

Yeah, you know it right.

Hello auntie Jennifer.

No, like tomorrow.

The same job bro.

Where she's turning?

Next year.

She got you under? [laughs]

[Shanti] Who got who under?

No, I'm talking to Dylan man. His
wife is killing him with the divorce.

Oh... Please tell Dylan he
must send my containers.

Hey,
you heard what my wife said?

No, I heard.

Tell her I'll return it...
But maybe tomorrow.

Alright... check you Dylan.

Check you Dylan.

No... Check you Dylan.

[drum beat music]

[Jennifer] So...

did you come up with anything?

Yeah... point number
one. Send Jodi to India.

Can you please be serious?

Ow... she can be the
next Mother Teresa.

You know that story
about Ronnie's dau...

[crunch]

[continues crunching]

Well so...

Ronnie's daughter,
when they found out about...

[continues crunching]

Can you please stop crunching
and munching all the time?

I can't even hear myself think.

When they found out about
Ronnie's daughter, and her boyfriend...

they broke his legs.

Why don't you all just move?

I mean you don't
even like Chatsworth.

Alright, we'll move and then

you'll follow us like a little puppy
dog as usual wherever we go.

Whatever.

Anyway.

Elvis won't leave his mother

and that old bag will
never leave Chatsworth.

Oh ok.

I thought we agreed
to work together?

- I said ok. - Right...

so we need to do this in a
very logical systematic manner.

Okay.

So...

we need to start
thinking clearly...

about what we are going to do.

[liquid shaking]

And well go from there.

[soft drum beats]

[pouring liquid]

[mumbles]

[drum beat continues]

What now?

I don't know.

You don't know what?

Ahh... I don't know
what you're talking about.

I know what we need to do.

[crunch] We should
make a list but make a list.

Make a list of all
their likes and dislikes.

[continues crunching]

And the first one...

the first one would be...

her ex.

- Ex. - Asheel.

[guitar strum]

[upbeat Indian drum music]

[upbeat Indian music continues]

[Indian singing with music]

[singing and music continue]

[music fades]

[all laughing]

[indistinct chattering]

Hey Shanti...

so big he's got.

Shame you remember
auntie Prizzy?

- Hello Auntie. - How...

you forgot me.

You don't remember how I used to wash
your toweling napkins when you were small?

And that's uncle Cobian.

Howzit?

And this is Diwani.

- Hello. - Hello.

You know Preggie...

the way I used to wash your
napkins when you were small.

So slow that water
used to come up.

[Jennifer] Here you go everybody,
help yourselves.

Oh,
let me see what Jennifer made.

Hmm... Jennifer these
cupcakes you made are delicious.

I just quickly threw
them together.

You must give me the recipe.

Jennifer is too
sharp in the kitchen.

She can win MasterChef.

All the Indians are
winning the thing only.

I'll get you a pen and page...

so she can write
the recipe for you.

Shanti...

this food is too nice.

Wow,
this dinner is awesome. New recipe?

I didn't make it,
compliments to the chef.

Hi aunty Shanti,
I just whipped it up in five minutes.

Yeah, but you know they say... If a lady
can't cook, then there's no hope for her.

- [laughs] - True that Shanti...

it's what makes or breaks
a marriage I always say.

Give me that earphones.
Why are you being so rude?

[smack] What happened to him?

He can talk.

You know how
kids are these days.

So, what are you studying?

She's going to be a doctor.

Just like you,
same campus. Tell him. Tell him. Tell him.

I'm first year.

Okay.

Actually I've seen you
around. You're third year right?

Yeah. Hey if you need any
help you should take my number.

Give her your number. Plus
he comes up first for everything.

He even won a scholarship
to the University of Cape Town.

No way he'll take it... he
won't leave his mother.

- Excuse me. - No wait, wait.

Shanti,
give him some more cheesecake.

Yeah, what's wrong? Give me your
plate and I'll give you some more.

Ashew.

Hold on, don't go yet.

Why is the group here?

They needed a place to practice and
his mum is ill so I thought I'd help out.

Jodi help him to take
his stuff to the car.

Come on, go help.

Hey... I know what you up to.

What do you mean?

Why you telling everybody you made
the cake when you bought the thing?

[cellphone rings] Just imagine.

I'm coming just now.

Prizzy,
your stories are too much hey.

Jennifer... how do you
expect me to send him out?

- Just shut up and think of something.
- You shut up.

Jennifer?

Jennifer?

Lucky that doctor
was wearing a mask.

Full puss came out of my back.

Like choice butter,
that puss was.

Guys, the tea is on its way.

I just want to put this bin bag out
the way. The fish guts is smelling.

Ah okay. I'll be back just now.

Ow... oh.

Are you okay?

- Yeah my hand just got cramped.
- Let me do it.

Shanti you should
check for Arthritis.

Ok so...

So good seeing you...

JoJo.

Please don't call me that.

Sorry I'm... so used
to calling you that.

Okay.

JoJo!

You heard about mama?

Yeah, I'm so sorry.

We just taking it
one day at a time.

- How long until she gets better?
- I don't know...

what I would do without her.

[soft music]

Sorry.

Bye.

Hey Jodi... [indistinct chatter]

[soft music continues]

[humming]

[pegs falling]

[sniff]

You still smoke.

Only when I'm stressed.

So I see your...

daughter didn't waste any time
falling into the arms of the ex.

Can't blame her.

Asheel's quite a hunk.

I'll give him maybe
five or six out of ten.

Hmm... really?

Want to know
what I give Prishen?

One.

[drum music]

You know what I'll give Prishen?

[cough]

One.

[drum music continues]

[drum music stops]

Hey... your mom put
butter and cheese this time.

Yeah you know my ma.

[laughs]

What was going on
at home last night?

Pray meeting.

[mumbles]

Hi Prishen.

Hey howzit Divani, how are you?

Last night was so much fun. Oh my God,
your mum's such a great cook.

And your mom really
enjoyed the crab curry.

I'm definitely coming
over for cooking lessons.

Ah you don't need cooking lessons.
That dessert you made was tops.

Ah so sweet.

They came for dinner last
night. Our moms are old friends.

So you must be the girlfriend?

Uhm...

We're best friends.

Oh ok. Let's do lunch some time.

You bring the main course
and I'll organize dessert.

- Bye. - Bye.

[makes girly voice] I'll bring the
main course, you bring the dessert.

- Byeee. - Jodes, come on man.

And I love your mum. So fake!

You don't even know her.

Well you seem to
know how very well.

So when do I get to
taste your cooking?

[laughs] You know I can't cook.

Can I actually
have some of that?

You and I make such a good team.

Aw... thanks my darling.

Ma, something smells amazing.

- Hi Prishen. - Howzit Divani.

Divani came to show me her
famous lavender creme Brule.

I mean...

Yeah, same thing and then I'm
showing how to make my fish biryani.

- Ah thank God, I'm starving ma.
- And we just finished our first one.

And we need...
an official taster.

Wait, wait, wait.

Hold it. You look so cute together,
wait I'll take a picture.

Uhm... oh man,
this phone got no buttons.

Why all these phones
got no buttons?

Aunty Shanti, just press here.

No,
I don't know how to use it man.

Ok. never mind.
I'll take a selfie.

[drum beat music]

So cute you all look.

[click]

[click]

Hmm...

[click] [click]

It's great that Divani and Prishen
are spending more time together.

[Shanti] And the way he's
enjoying Divani's desserts.

He hasn't even
spoken about Jodi.

Does he speak about Jodi?

Because she eats his lunch.

Shanti I need help here.

I'm on the phone...

with a customer.

What you say?

She eats his lunch?

Yeah, someone's got to feed her.

I'm mean she's looking so thin.

Shanti, must I grow four hands or
what or are you coming to help me here?

I'm coming man!

I got to go, I'll see you later.

No, no,
no! I'm not coming to that park again.

You find another place and
you send me the address.

Shanti! Smoke!

Bring the fire extinguisher!

[fast drumroll]

- [coughing] - Oh Shit!

- Shanti! - I'm coming man.

[loud pressure spray]

Bloody hell.

[navigation voice] In
200 meters turn left.

[navigation voice]
Destination on your right.

[violin music]

Oh shit.

[chickens clucking]

[drum music]

[Jennifer] This place stinks.

What you getting excited for?

You said I must find a place
where nobody can see us?

Yeah,
but everyone can see me here.

Yeah but it's so busy and
everybody is doing their own thing.

Plus,
who would expect to see you here? [laughs]

Good reason too. Why
you brought me here Shanti?

Divani's coming over again and I
needed a few special ingredients

so I thought I'd kill two
birds with one stone.

You know if my plan wasn't working so well,
I would leave here right now.

Right now.

[buzzing markets]

Uncle... how much
are the chilies?

Ten Rand ma,
special price for you.

But last week it was
R8. What happened?

Taste and buy. Hot, hot, hot!

I can't believe I'm actually standing
here bargaining for chili's of all things.

[crunch]

Uhm... this you call...

you call chilies?
[struggles to swallow]

This thing tastes
like cardboard.

[coughs]

- Come on Let's go. - Just go.

Never mind, take it for R6.

[weepy voice] And
I want my change.

[groans]

[breathes heavily] Thank you ma.

- [Jennifer] Let's just go.
- [Shanti breathes heavily]

[heaves and huffs]

Here.

[buzzing markets]

Keep the change.

Shanti!

[drum beat and Indian music]

Oh shit!

[music continues]

What's wrong with her?

Ah no. My friend's just
checking one outfit out.

You got any nice special today?

Not this week but
next we got a lovely...

What's the specials?

Oh Aya...

[mumbles] Oh,
I see you bought the whole market.

Hey,
get out man. I'm making pickles.

Aya, my friend is in the change
room and she might take long.

But I can see you still got shopping to do,
so why don't you carry on?

No honey... I'll
keep you company.

No, Aya. She might be long.

You, you carry on.

Oh there's your friend.

Aya uhm...

This is my friend...

Aisha Bibi.

We old school friends.

As-Salaam-Alaikum.

Why what happened?
She can't talk what?

No, uhm...

Oh, she had her wisdoms removed.

Oh shame.

If you were friends
together at school...

then you must be knowing
my daughter-in-law, Jennifer?

I keep telling Shanti she would have
been the perfect daughter not for me.

Oh Aya. Jennifer's not that bad.

She may be cooked in the head...

but has she ever let you down?

That's true hey.

I must talk less.

But you know she smokes.

And her dressing...

What chop shops things she wear.

She should dress
like your friend.

I saw Madumbi’s there. Why
you don't buy some for Jennifer?

I know she liked it
from school days.

Hey, why you talking like that?
Since when do you like her?

No, I don't like her but I'm just saying
you know, I know you got a good heart

and I know you got place
in that heart for Jennifer.

Hey... she must
make space for me.

You know I had to
come here by taxi.

Where is she going to
bring me and come here?

But just now I can go
anywhere where I want to.

You know why?

Elvis is going to
buy Jodi a new car.

[guitar strum]

Jen...

Jennifer.

Listen.

Look.

I told you... I'm in charge
of the car department.

Okay.

I just haven't found
the right one that's all.

[golf swing]

What?

A Beamer? Are you mad or what?

[laughs]

No uhm... ah Dylan.

No, no. You're not laughing.

[bursts out laughing]

No he's... crying.

[laughs more]

He's probably thinking about how
his wife used to nag him and stuff.

Okay look... I
really have to go.

I love you too.

Okay... bye.

- Shut it. Shut your mouth.
- Oh I love you too, I love you too Jennifer.

- Shut it. Idiot.
- I love you baby, oh I love you so much baby.

-[laughs] Ah shut up, get out!
- I can't wait to see you, that's why I'm calling you ten times.

I love you! I love you!

You going to get
me in trouble bro.

I mean really. I'm more of a
classic guys like a Golf GTi.

- Yeah you're a Golf man...
- Yeah.

- Lower the suspension,
- [laughs]

And after the springs you're
going to supe the whole cab.

- Gold bumpers like your teeth.
- [laughs] Yeah!

Yeah and then you can get the speakers and
subwoofers from... what's your friend name?

-Tiny! -Tiny! [laughs]

Pump up the bass. I
used to like that. [laughs]

But only when I'm ready.

Yeah... only when you're ready.

My own car! [high pitch scream]

Thank you, thank you,
thank you, thank you Dad.

Congratulations.

[excited laughing] Ah thank you!

Oh my God!

[more excited screams]

[both high pitch scream]

- Oh my God! - [excited moans]

[indistinct chatter] ...flip,
when he sees the number plates.

#hashtag Chili boyfriend.

#Asheel, used to call you JoJo.

Yeah I need to change those.

#Your mother's Psycho.

#I know.

[laughter]

Ugh...

- Ah congrats babe.
- Aw thank you. [giggling]

I can't believe your
dad bought you a BMW.

Actually my mum chose.

- Ah, that makes more sense.
- [laughs]

Oh!

I can't wait to hear this one.

- It's for the condom dispenser.
- [laughs]

Really?

- Student Council Duty.
- Is that what they call it now a days?

You know,
I fill the girls toilets.

- Oh right! - [laughs]

And here I thought
it was my lucky day.

Shame.

You have a long
wait ahead of you.

Yeah I know.

Anyway Let's take this
baby for a ride. I'm driving.

Come on Elvis,
get that grumpy look off your face.

Buying the car
was my department.

I was going to choose it.

But she loved this one babe.

What's the rush?

Child needed a car.

For what?

It just doesn't make sense.

Did you see how
excited she was today?

[sighs]

You went over my head
and played your own cards.

Ah calm down Elvis,
when I've done you a favor.

You've been hunting for a
car for over a year now love.

You just don't get it do you?

[sighs]

And where are you going
to park the damn thing?

[soft Indian music]

[social media message]

[soft music continues]

[soft music continues]

[indistinct chattering]

And he drinks too much.

[indistinct chatter]

He came down the stairs and rolled all
the way to the bottom of the staircase.

Instead of helping him,
we were laughing.

We couldn't help it.

That bloody fellow deserves it.
He spends all his wages on drinking.

[birds chirping]

Hey,
you too cool to drive in my car today?

[whispers] Shit.

I just have to drop off
some stuff for Asheel's mum.

Oh... Asheel's mum.

Come on Prishen,
you know his mum is sick.

Look...

let's just meet for lunch.

Normal spot?

I can't.

I'm helping Divani
with some studies.

You've got to be kidding me.

Jodi,
my mom offered. What was I supposed to say?

No... I get it.

Main course and dessert.

Come on,
you're being ridiculous... look.

Let me just come with you.

I'm taking Asheel
to the mechanic.

[sighs] Wow!

What are you trying to say here?

I don't know...

Did he choose [mumbles]
as well? Huh JoJo?

[soft sad music]

[metal thump]

This place is too lovely.

Yeah, it is isn't it?

Elvis is a member here.

Of course I introduced him to golf,
now he's addicted.

Preggie plays golf too.

Preggie plays golf?

Yeah,
he plays with one of his friends.

- Are you ladies okay?
- We are good thanks.

What if someone
recognizes me here?

Don't be silly. I can assure you
nobody's going to know you here.

[birds chirping]

-Hey Shanti what are you doing? Put that away.
-What?

Don't bring stuff
like that here.

- Oh. - Come on.

[snaps fingers]

Two please.

Come one drink up.

Listen...

I was thinking you and I did good because
I saw them this morning and we managed

to bring them right to the edge,
we just need something to tip them over.

What you thinking
about because Divani...

Forget Divani. Divani is too slow.
We need someone to speed things up.

- That's what we need.
- Like who?

[guitar strum]

- Come with me.
- Wait, wait, wait.

- Just trust me. Come!
- But you just ordered drinks?

- Come with me, I'll come back.
- Okay. Okay.

[Indian drum beat]

[drum beat ends]

Can I help you with something?

Hmm, you the only one here?

Yeah, day shift.

Probably do allot
better at night.

- Jennifer you're terrible.
- Shhh!

So... two ladies huh?

Well, I guess there's a
first time for everything.

Don't be an idiot. We just here because
we looking for someone to do some acting.

Oh yes I can do that!

In fact... I'm acting right now.

What do you mean?

My real name is actually...

[deep voice] Mervin!

[Indian drum beat] Wow Jennifer,
she's a man!

- Drive man, drive!
- I'm going, I'm going.

[drum beat continues]

[drum beat stops]

And you thought Jodi
becoming a nun was a bad idea.

[laughs]

But I wouldn't have
allowed that boy...

I mean that prostitute
anywhere near my son!

Oh come on they
are just acting Shanti.

Can I get you ladies a refill?

- No, no, no.
- Hmm... two please.

Double.

You know what we need?
We need a damn good actress.

[mumbles]

[waitress] Oh my gosh
I don't mean to be rude.

Are you guys movie
producing or something?

- No. - No.

You said you need an actress,
I'm a drama student.

Oh?

Really?

I'm a 3rd year Thespian.

Sis!

[choking]

Sorry... are you free
tonight by any chance?

No,
but we can meet in my class later on.

[upbeat aerobic music]

And up.

To the sides.

To the sides.

And shake.

And up.

[music stops]

Okay, great thanks everyone.

That's it for today. I'll
see you guys next week.

[hubbub of voices]

- Hi. - Hi!

- There you go. - Great!

Can't believe
you wrote a script.

You so organized.

Thanks.

Says here that my
character's name is Chantel.

Can I be Stacy?

Stacey Pillay. I've
always liked that name.

Whatever.

So, what kind of delivery
are you guys looking for?

Film and very real or TV
and slightly melodramatic or...

Full on theatre which
I suggest you go for.

You the drama student.

Well,
just as long as you know I'm the director.

Yes, she's a very good director.

She got all the drama
awards in school.

[giggles]

Well that's because you made
the most amazing costumes.

[giggles]

You know how much fun we
used to have designing that?

Those were my best
childhood memories.

Mine too.

So much fun. So enjoyed myself.

Does Prishen live here?

[loud voice] Does

Prishen

live here?

[sad voice] Does
Prishen live here?

[sniffing]

[sobbing]

[continues sobbing]

[crying]

Prishen!

Don't leave me and go.

♪ Please believe me Never meant
to hurt you Say that you forgive me ♪

♪ Baby please Don't let me go ♪

♪ Don't let me go ♪

♪ Don't let me go ♪

♪ Don't let me go ♪

[applause]

That was beautiful.

Thanks auntie Jen.

Would you both do a duet?

Come one Jodi, be a sport.

- For old times sake.
- [all scream] Go Jodi!

JoJo?

- I'm not in the mood.
-[crowd] It's been so long since we heard your voice.

Come on, don't be like that,
everyone is watching.

Come,
let's hear your lovely voice.

[piano]

[clears throat]

Ready?

[plays piano] ♪ Angelic ♪

♪ Little princess ♪

♪ I want to wake up To
your face every morning ♪

♪ Another love song ♪

- A silly love song. - So silly.

♪ But it's our song ♪

♪ And it's forever ♪

♪ And the chorus Here
we go sing with me ♪

♪ Jo-Jo ♪

[both sing] ♪
Even if your rich ♪

Yes!

♪ Even if your poor ♪

♪ Every breath you
breathe I'll be there for you ♪

♪ This song is forever
This song is forever ♪

♪ This song is ♪

♪ Forever ♪

[thud]

Prishen, where you going?

You want some tea?

Ma, where did you get this?

I found it on the road.

I think it fell off
the bin truck.

Someone must have thrown it out.

I'm just stitching the ear and then I'm
going to pop it in the washing machine.

It's so dirty.

[starts playing music]

I'm going for a drive.

[music keeps playing]

Prishen...

don't be late.

[music continues playing]

[guitar strum]

Mom, I'm going.

[Indian music]

Bye darling.

- Wish Marlin for me. - Okay.

Hello.

Now, now. I said now you idiot.

Start walking.

Excuse me.

Does Prishen live here?

No, he lives next door.

Couldn't remember
if he said 38 or 40.

- It's 40.
- Look can you give this to him from me?

I'm kind of in a hurry.

Hey Jodi!

Why you so late?
What happened to you?

Where were you last night?

- Like you really care?
- I'm not in the mood to play games Prishen.

Games? What kind of
sick game are you playing?

What the hell are
you talking about?

Asheel, This song is forever.

Oh, come on!

How did you get this?

You know where I got that.

Are you really making this about me,
huh?

Where's the teddy
bear I gave you?

And what about your Divani, huh?

You and her were probably examining
each other while she fed you cupcakes.

Yeah, so what if we were?

Well at least Asheel
didn't pretend to love me.

- Then go back to him! - I will!

[smack]

[soft background music]

[sad Indian music]

[calling Prishen]

If you don't go to the bathroom
now I'm going to sort you out.

Prishen.

Wake up Prishen,
you are going to be late.

[indistinct] I am
going to warn you.

[sad Indian music continues]

[Shanti] Are you
listening to me?

My child is not eating and
he's not talking to anyone.

It's normal behavior
after a breakup.

Are we bad mothers?

We're not bad mothers.

I'm also feeling lousy
Shanti. They are children.

But we have to step in. You can see
how wrong they are for each other?

Preggie is worried and
concerned he's going to find out.

How is he going to find out?

No one is going to
find out and they can't.

Maybe we should just tell
them before they all find out.

No, no Shanti, listen to me...

we almost at the finish
line you can't cave in now.

Are you listening to me?

Look at me!

Shanti, look at me!

No one can know about
this. I am warning you.

So just zip it.

Hey babes what
happened? No chows?

Just one day...

Just one day I don't cook
and you having a heart attack.

No, no I'm just asking.

Every day I cook.

Every day I do everything.

I wash the clothes.

I clean this house.

I don't just do
everything for you.

I do everything for this
entire neighborhood.

What more you expect from me?

Twenty to the dozen,
she's smoking.

Like a chimney.

The way she's carrying
on we'll all get cancer.

I won't have a
chance to get to 80.

She's making sure of that.

Outside only.

Yeah... backyard.

One way!

What's your problem?

Saris, I'll call you back.

You talking to me?

I spoke to Asheel
today on campus.

She told him I want to
get back together with him.

And that it was pining for him.

Jen... is this true?

You should be
ashamed of yourself.

Did you hear how she speaks
to me? Did you hear that?

I did this for your own good.

For me? For me?

- What a load of shit! - Hey!

-Watch your mouth. Don't you
dare speak -to me in that tone.

I will not tolerate such
disrespect in my house.

Take you stupid car back.

[keys fall]

And FYI...

Asheel and I broke up
because he cheated on me.

Many times.

Hey, what you been up to?

What you been up to?

Look in my eyes
and speak the truth.

[sighs]

[knocking gently]

Jodi?

Jodes?

Are you ok?

[soft crying]

[sobbing]

Hey Prish...

I swear if Pirates don't beat Chiefs
today I am going to shave my head bald.

[laughs]

What happened? Someone died,
huh?

[laughs]

Dad, do you remember that Scholarships
to the University of Cape Town?

Yeah!

I'm rethinking it.

Why, what happened?

I think it's what's
best for me right now.

It's just...

before it was my
dream to be a doctor.

It was your dream
for me to be a doctor.

Making you guys happy and
proud is what I've always try to do.

Look Prishen, I'm just asking because
I'm concerned, you know. You were happy.

I am happy.

We've got friends
and family there and...

I won't be alone at...

Well I mean...

Cape Town is not far but...

it's not exactly near.

I really want to go dad.

Hmm, okay.

Please support me on this one.

Okay.

Thanks dad.

What happened?

He was happy, he was so sure.

[sniffs then cries]

My sons going to leave me.

Actually going to leave me.

I mean what happened?

[sobs] It's all my fault.

Why?

Why is it your fault?

I could just strangle
Jennifer right now.

It's bloody sickening bro?

Can you believe it... ey?

They bought that ridiculous car
so that they couldn't travel together.

And they're mothers,
these are their kids.

Do you know what's so swak bro?

My own daughter couldn't
come talk to me about Prishen.

Yeah I think she was skrik.

Just like the two of us.

What do you mean the two of us?

You know when Shanti
and I got married...

we promised each other when
it came to family and children...

we will never keep secrets from
each other. Now look what she's done.

We can't let them
get away with this bro.

Damn right! What
you got in mind?

Oh, I got something in mind
bro. I got something in mind.

[silence]

[whispers] You start.

No you start. You were the one
who took Preggie in the first place.

- Ok I'll start.
- No I'll start.

See Jodi...

we found out about
your relationship.

The one you were keeping
a secret from your parents.

Just get to the point Jen!

And then we met and decided
that your relationship was wrong.

You two decided?

Well, we had to do something

to stop the two of you
from making more mistakes.

It's our job as
parents to guide you.

Oh I love this version of it.

Well, we had to do something Elvis,
at the rate

the two of them were going at
it behind the wedding at the hall.

What you was
doing behind the hall?

I was there and I realized...

things were getting out of
control between the two of them.

And then we did you
all a favor and we...

found your new partners
and then we broke you up...

and now we here to tell you...

now you all know.

Do them a favor?

This...

Ma just be quiet for God's sake. We
can't deal with your dramatics right now.

Jen?

Anyway...

if there are no other questions.

Nobody has
anything else to say...

I think we can all adjourn.

Is that it?

Huh?

Is that it?

You two have
nothing more to say?

Let's just go home.

You know you are unreal.
The both of you are unreal.

Don't you raise your voice
when you talking to me.

Jen, just be quiet please.

Let's just go home.

Ma...

Jodi come with me.

Prishen?

Ma just... leave us alone.

[door slams shut]

You just stop putting
your nose in the business.

But we had no choice.

What do you mean
you had no choice?

- We had to do something.
- Well, you have caused chaos!

You know what, I can't do this
anymore. I'm just going to find my child.

-Shanti!
-Well we caused chaos. At least we did something

which is more than I
can say for the two of you.

Yeah, we gave them support.
We didn't cause all this nonsense.

Support? You supporting her when
she is so ungrateful with that boy.

What do you mean that boy? Listen, you're
just as bad as her Jennifer, just move.

Prishen wait, Prishen!

You can't go Prishen, wait!

Shanti, just let them go
please. What's your problem?

I'm sorry Prishen.

Shanti just leave him
alone. What wrong with you?

Prishen please. Please,
I'm sorry.

[car engine starts]

Let them go.

- I'm sorry. - Let them go.

You!

You Jennifer,
it's all your fault.

You're stupid plan
backfired on us.

No, I don't think I can
take all the credit for it.

You came to me first.

That is so typical Shanti.

I feel like I'm in
high school again

Hey look everyone! Betrayal is
staring me in the face all over again.

Can you two just stop?

Oh my God you still on that?

He didn't even like you.

Okay Shanti, let's go home.

He was my high cool crush.

You were the only
one I told about it.

He asked me out. What
was I supposed to say?

You were supposed to say NO!

How many times
must I say I'm sorry?

You were my best
friend! I trusted you!

Yeah,
but you didn't give me a chance to explain.

You don't deserve a chance.

You treated me like trash.

Because you are trash.

Hey Jennifer, that's not fair.

Guys,
guys. Let's just stay out of this please.

And you had to fall pregnant,
didn't you?

And get him to marry you?

Wait Jenn are you
talking about Pregs here?

Rubbing it in my bloody
face every single day.

Hey bro...

Why didn't you
tell me about this?

Hey guys,
I know nothing about the story here.

Let me tell you
something else Shanti.

That product of your pregnancy
is a thorn in my bloody flesh.

Don't talk about
my child that way.

I will talk about you
child any damn well...

No you won't!

- Hey!
- Yes I will because he's an offspring of a cow.

What did you call my wife?

Why are you shouting?

Because she's attacking
every member of my family.

A cow? A cow?

You are a pathetic
excuse for a mother.

That's not fair okay?

You can't even cook!

Well at least I
saved my daughter

from having a fat embarrassing
mother-in-law like you.

Jennifer you don't
shut your mouth.

What you going to do bro?

- You control your wife.
- What you going to do...

Just control your wife.

[all shouting]

Aya!

[thunder roars]

[rain drizzles]

[Jodi] I should have
told you about Asheel.

And that he was
trying to get me back.

Seeing you guys together...

it made me really jealous.

You know I would have
never cheated on you.

I should have never let
Divani get in my head.

Let's forget all of this
and let's start over.

[thunder roars]

Our mother's will make
our lives a nightmare.

- So what's the point? - [sighs]

Please...

I love you Jodi.

I love you too.

But it's not that simple is it?

I mean...

it was so easy to break us up.

Doesn't that say something?

It says a hell of a lot about the two
of them, but we can make this work.

No we won't.

They'll make sure it won't work.

What you trying to say?

We can still be friends.

[sobbing] I don't want to
be friends with you Jodi.

Prishen I am sorry.

Please...

[sniffs] Please
just take me home.

[sad flute music]

[sad flute music continues]

[thunder roars]

[sad flute music continues]

[sad flute music continues]

[music fades out]

It was...

it is just a high school
infatuation babe.

The fight wasn't even about him.

She was my other half.
We were inseparable and...

she betrayed me.

You spend so much
of your energy fighting.

What?

First, it's my mother.

Then Jodi.

Then Shanti.

Now me.

When is enough, enough?

When the fighting doesn't
mean anything anymore.

You just...

spend so much time on it.

You want me to just
forget everything?

What she did to me?

I just want you to be happy.

[car door closes and car starts]

[tick]

[tick]

Hey, you blind or what?

The hole is there.

Pregs.

Howzit Cuzzy?

- Look I'm sorry what I said?
- No, no!

I should be the one apologizing.

Sorry bro.

How's that jaw of yours?

Hey... you got one...

helluva right hook, huh.

[both laugh]

[both sigh] [both]
I'm sorry bro!

You know...

when dad...

first took me to
meet his parents.

I was so excited.

But I realized
so quickly that...

I was never going
to be good enough...

for their family.

I tried.

I tried so hard...

but they didn't make
it any easier for me.

But your dad and I...

your dad and I,
we knew we were soulmates... we...

we knew we belonged together.

He had to fight so hard for me.

Those were the
toughest years for me.

For us.

[sobbing] I didn't realize I was
doing the same thing to you.

I thought I was so
right about everything.

But I was completely wrong.

[sad music]

[sad music continues]

[sad music continues]

[music fades]

[knocks on door]

[sad music loudens]

- I'm so sorry.
- I'm so sorry too.

We should have
never stopped them.

[music continues]

Arsevan!

I said crimson
red not blood red.

I don't know where this
man learned his basic colors.

He's such an ass, this one ey.

Arsevan.

I gave you the CD. Are you
in charge of the music right?

So you play the
CD when I cue you.

You got one shot
to get it right ok?

You understand?

Bet he can't even speak.

Hey Jodi!

[cutlery clanking]

[indistinct chatter]

- Did you hear that?
- [laughs] Yeah.

Ok so... we've got catering.

We got sound. We got music.
We got entertainment, decor.

I keep feeling like we
forgotten something.

Oh shit!

But why you
rushing me like this?

I never even said
goodbye to all my friends...

-[all] Aww...
- They going to bring you back, ma.

And they were just about
to serve the lunch too.

- [all laugh] - We
got food at home.

What food you all got at home?

- [indistinct
chatter] - Oh okay!

You two are looking very nice.

[both woman] Thanks! Like
two twins... what happened?

- Buy one, get one free?
- [all laugh]

[applause]

Thanks for the honor.

Aunty Jennifer and aunt Shanti
are going to do a special toast.

[applause]

Wow!

Aya's 80th birthday.

I'm still here... surprise.

[audience laughs]

You know ladies and gentlemen.

Life is short.

And we often make
mistakes along the way.

But if there's anything
Aya has taught us...

is that when you find
someone you love...

hold on to them.

But I never said that.

Aya...

we love you...

we cherish you...

and we want to thank you for
being such an inspiration to all of us.

-[Aya] You talking like like I already died.
-[audience laughs]

Here's to Aya.

When you get to her age...

only happiness matters.

- Cheers! - [all] Cheers!

[applause]

And before we
bring out the cake...

it's time for the lady of the
moment herself to say a few words.

Aya!

[applause and shouting]

Testing... Testing 1... 2...

Welcome to one and all.

[whispers] By your mouth.

I'm so used to
talking on the phone.

[audience laughs]

My heart is so happy today.

You know.

These two are right.

Life...

is too short.

And I'm so happy

that these two
are friends again.

You know when you
find something so special.

And something more beautiful
than you can ever imagine.

And you know it's going to
bring you so much happiness.

You simply have to
give it a second chance.

Enjoy yourselves.

And take a photo with me.

I won't be here next year.

[audience] Aww!

Thank you.

[jazz music]

[jazz music continues]

[whispers]

Prishen. [whispering]

[music continues]

Arsevan.

Arsevan.

♪ We can't get enough
Of the searching ♪

♪ Keep getting
Lost in the moment ♪

♪ I get a rush
When we're loving ♪

♪ We can't get enough We
can't get enough Of this touching ♪

♪ Keep getting
Lost in the moment ♪

♪ I get a rush
When we're loving ♪

♪ We can't get enough
We can't get enough ♪

♪ Feelings ♪

♪ Forget about your feelings ♪

♪ Stuck in the moment ♪

♪ All the things we
Used to do but never did ♪

♪ Tell me ♪

♪ How you want it to be ♪

♪ Just don't make it easy ♪

♪ Can I make you
Feel like you never did ♪

♪ Out the window
See the city lights ♪

♪ The roadblocks Yeah we green
tonight ♪ What were we thinking Shanti?

Oh don't ask me. They
are made for each other.

[song continues]

What are you thinking?

Just about us.

- We did good didn't we?
- We did!

What if the baby comes out
like you? So smart and sheek.

[laughs]

Or like you...

with the most amazing
biggest heart I've ever seen.

[inhales then exhales]

- I think we genius you and me.
- Yeah!

More like bloody
idiots if you ask me.

[laughs]

♪ You've been lying To yourself
in saying You're okay without this ♪

You must be Jennifer
and you must be Shanti.

And you are?

Dylan... I know
Preggie and Elvis.

[both laugh] Dylan.

- Nice to meet you both.
- You too.

I'm so sorry to hear
about your wife.

I'm not married.. But
someone's calling me.

-[both laugh] -[over microphone]
Everybody put your hands together.

Here's a special dance for Aya.

[indistinct chatter]

[applause]

[Indian dance music]

[whistling]

Yes,
we live in this place called Chatsworth.

You know,
at any time when you walk here...

people are always
greeting one another.

And always making friends.

Yeah,
the government took us and put us here.

But we made it our home.

The houses are so close.

Why I must lie?

You can smell what
our neighbor is cooking.

But eventually... we all
become like one family.

That's Chatsworth for you.

[ending music]

[rapping]