I Do, or Die - A Killer Arrangement (2020) - full transcript

[instrumental music]

[wind howling]

[dog panting]

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[engine rumbling]

[panting]

[music intensifies]

[gasps]

[muffled screaming]

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[dog barking]



[music continues]

Morning.

Good morning, Sonya.

Mm. Are you in a hurry?

Just a little bit late.

Well, you have time
for breakfast

'cause I made your favorite.

Starting to look like a gorger.

[chuckles] George, careful.

She might take that
as a compliment.

Well, that was not my intent.

Dad, everyone dresses like this
at my school.

Hm.

I got an A on my calculus test.



Oh, that's great, chey.
We know how hard you work.

Sure, but you've got
other responsibilities, okay?

I want you to come to the store.

-Right after school.
-Okay.

Oh, and remember the whole
kumpania'sgonna be celebrating

at the Raeesi's tonight.

You're gonna need some time
to get ready.

Lots of boys from the kumpania
will be there.

And you need to look your best.

I told you, you have to start
thinking about your future.

-[phone buzzing]
-Okay.

Now if I don't leave,
I really will be late.

Oh.

Sonya?

Sonya?

I know you're learning a lot
at the gorger school,

but don't forget who you are.
Okay?

Yes, daj.
I know who I am. Don't worry.

-Okay.
-Bye.

Bye.

[sighing]

[instrumental music]

Oh, my God, look at you.

Let's go. I'm freezing.

It's so subtle, yet so profound.

That girl-next-door ponytail.
The no-makeup makeup.

You're even wearing plain
white socks, aren't you?

So far the philosophy
is less jewelry, more denim.

What do you have
against jewelry now?

What?
You think this is too much?

On you? Never.
[chuckles]

What did your parents say?

"Ah, you're starting to look
like a gorger."

Well, you are. Wait till they
find out about Ray.

So, uh, how did you do
on the algebra test?

-B plus.
-Oh.

That's so good!

But why are we even
trying so hard anyway?

I mean, you know how many
scholarships we're eligible for.

How many colleges are salivating
at the idea

of having Romani students
on their campus?

What? They'll probably put us
on the cover of the brochures.

Mm. Yeah, I know.

I just wanna make sure that
we're all still able

to go to the same school.

And we will.

That's always been the plan.

That's still the plan, right?

Yeah. Yeah.

It's just that
Ray and I have been talking

about applying
to some of the bigger schools.

I mean, we can apply to Yale,
or Princeton, or Columbia.

Those are some hardcore schools.

Hello, ladies.

Hey, Ray.

So?

What?

AP Physics?

Oh, uh, yeah, A minus.

Still on track.
I'm really thinking Princeton.

[chuckles]

[Sonya] Fabulous!

[instrumental music]

[birds chirping]

Okay, so the kumpania
starts arriving at 7:00,

with Mr. Raeesi's welcome
at 7:30.

What time
is the caterer scheduled?

-5:30.
-And set-up?

Everything will be ready
for the caterer by 5:00.

Good.

Very good. Ella,
the silver is shining perfectly.

Thank you, ma'am.

-Good morning.
-Good morning.

-Good morning.
-Morning.

Oh, thank you.
Thank you, Mona. Mm.

Well...

I need to be heading out.
I should be back around 6:00.

Everything ready
for a wonderful gathering?

Yes. Just reviewing final
details.

It'll be a wonderful
celebration.

Fantastic.

Mm.

[doorbell chimes]

-Hi.
-Hey.

Glad you're here.
How was school?

-Good.
-Good.

Um, I gotta check inventory and
post some invoices. Can you...

Oh, yeah.

[laughing]

[boy 1] What is this?
[boy 2] I don't know, man.

Some gypsy crap.

Can I help you?

Yeah, uh, can you tell me
my fortune?

[sniggering]
Shut up.

Shut up.

[both laughing]

-You...
-Uh...

Oh, look, tarot cards.

Oh.

So if I pay with my debit card,
is your machine gonna clone it?

-Do you want these or not?
-[doorbell chimes]

Why don't you
ask your crystal ball?

[Savani] I know what I see
in my crystal ball.

You two brats are just waiting

for a good old-fashioned
Romani curse.

-Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa.
-Ooh!

I call upon the ancient forces
of my ancestors...

to curse thee
with a tiny member.

Oh.

Oh, you've already been cursed.

[chuckles]

[laughing]

[George]
Okay, okay, that's enough!

Come on, get out of here!

Why didn't you come get me?

We had it under control,
Mr. Jasaraska.

Under control?

Making a mockery
of your own people

is having it "under control?"

I know your parents taught you
better than that.

Dad, it's fine.

They're gone and won't be back.

Are you done your invoicing?

Savani, I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Nothing I haven't heard
from the kumpaniabefore.

[sighs]
You still okay about tonight?

Of course.

They can try and shun me away,

but I'll just
keep coming back anyway.

I'll see you later.

Bye.

[doorbell chimes]

Why are you still friends
with her?

We have classes together.

That family has a bad standing

in this community, Sonya.

-Her dad does.
-They both do.

Her father tried to undermine us
from the inside,

and now his daughter
is trying to convince

the gorgers that we're freaks.

Do you have understand how hard

we've worked to overcome that?

-Yes, dad.
-Then why do you encourage it?

I don't! I just...

She's my friend. Okay?

A Romani friend.

But she's not good for you,
chey,

she's not good
for the kumpania.

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

[singing in foreign language]

[Ian] Are you enjoying it?
It's great to see you.

Hello. Thank you so much...

[laughing]

[indistinct chatter]

Christian better make a move.

If I have to wait any longer

I might have to go
grab him myself.

And what if you did?

This is why we want you around
more, Sonya.

Why go to that
gorger school anyway?

Mm. Because there's more than
just this.

Good luck finding a Romani man

that will let you have a job
and have a career.

[music continues]

[Ian] Kumpania!

Welcome!
It is wonderful for us

to be gathered together today.

Oh, I would like to thank
my beautiful wife, Glenda,

for organizing all of this

and all our community events

because I will tell you

it would not be possible
without her.

[applause]

Okay, so it's been
a big year for us.

This is the year
where our community

celebrates
its 25th anniversary.

Twenty-five years.

[applause]

Now some of us have been here

from the beginning.

I'm not gonna lie,
it hasn't been easy,

but it has been worth it.

[applause]

Our children are flourishing.

They're becoming
incredible young men and women.

We're proud of all of you.

Now where is Chase?
Chase Kiraly, where are you?

As you know, we are celebrating

Chase Kiraly's 18th birthday.

And his father has informed me
that Chase has asked

for Miriam Ahern's hand
in marriage!

Miriam, please, come on up.

Congratulations.
Come on up.

[applause]

Wonderful.

Over here.

Congratulations to you both.

[indistinct chatter]

[Ian] I met and married
the love of my life

when I was 14 years old.

Now we go to school
and we get married at 18.

But I'll tell you
what hasn't changed.

The vital importance

of the union of two of our own
in marriage.

It is the lifeblood
of our community.

-Am I right?
-[applause]

And I congratulate
both of you.

Oh, and one more thing

Alex, please, come on up here.

-Come on, come on.
-Alex.

[man] There he is, there he is.

My son Alex will be celebrating
his 18th birthday

and I hope to be announcing his
engagement as well.

Am I right, Alex?

Ladies? Just so you know.

Okay, let's celebrate. Enjoy.

[instrumental music]

[singing in foreign language]

-Hey girl.
-Oh, hey.

-You okay?
-Yeah.

Just feeling all the eyes on me.

You can't think like that.

Easy for you to say.

Everyone here loves you.

Mm. Not that one.

[chuckles]

-What?
-Nothing.

He's cute.

Look.

Is he serious?

Would you go?

-Well, it beats being here.
-Mm.

[George] What is she doing?

She could have the choice
of any boy she wants here

when they approach her,
she ignores them.

Honey, relax. It'll happen.

People are starting to notice.

Honey...

What are you whispering about?

Oh, you know.

Just deciding which one of these
boys is worth our time.

What about Chris Gheorghe?

I think he's gay.

Uh, I don't know,
maybe Alex Raeesi, maybe.

The Romani Prince Harry?

Savani Paramush,
kumpaniapariah,

and Alex Raeesi,
heir to the throne?

A match made in hell.

Maybe he's into that.

You girls are all
looking festive this evening.

You having a good time?

Savani. Julia.

Sonya, we hardly ever see you.

Are you enjoying yourself?

Of course, you always host
such great parties.

I think that we'll be
celebrating

an 18th birthday for you soon,
right?

Yup. In a few weeks.

[keypad beeping]

Will I have the pleasure of
announcing your engagement?

Hopefully.

Mr. Raeesi. Ian.

George, good to see you.

Yes. You as well.
It's a wonderful party.

Well, I was just telling your
lovely daughter

how excited we are
to celebrate her birthday.

[instrumental music]

Oh, I love this song.

You girls should go out
and dance. Please.

-Enjoy yourself.
-Yeah, yeah, yeah. Go, go, go.

So tell me about that
wonderful market of yours.

Well...

[instrumental music]

[door unlocks]

Savani?

Boo!

[laughing]

What is wrong with you?

-I couldn't resist.
-Good.

I don't want you to resist.

Well, maybe you do.

Hm-mm.

Listen.

It's a slow dance.

I didn't know
you were that kind of girl.

Oh, well, I guess I should
be going, then.

No. No thank you.

Oh. Jeez.

Alex.

It's time to say goodbye
to our guest.

-Look--
-Now.

Please.

Goodbye, Savani.

[door opens]

[door closes]

What are you doing?

Paramush girl, in my office?

While we host
the entire kumpania?

I know. I...

[sighs]

[groans]

You know that I want
what's best for you.

Yeah.

Then why do you keep seeing
that girl? Hm?

Because it's not what you think,
okay?

She is smart.

And she's funny and...

Come sit down.

You are a Raeesi.

Hm?

And it's a name to be honored.

You understand?

Yeah.

Yes, sir.

Well, you show me you are
proud of who you are.

Hm?

Okay.

[door opens]

[door closes]

[instrumental music]

You got that dreamy look again.

[chuckles]

What are you thinking about?

You and me getting on a train,
on our way to Princeton.

[chuckles]
I like that.

[chuckles]
Yeah.

It's a nice dream.

It's not,
it's not only a dream.

That's why we're studying
so hard.

Right?

Right.

I'll be lucky
to even go to college

let alone move away
to an Ivy League.

They can't expect you
to stay around here forever.

They can.

What if we just go right now?

We jump a bus

or a train and go?

[chuckles]
And do what?

I don't know.

Just get away from here.

[train horn blaring]

What's goin' on?

I'll be 18 soon.

And?

And I should be engaged by now.

If I don't get married soon,

I'll be exiled.

Well, I was planning
to save this for later,

but, um...

Sonya Jasaraska, will you--

Don't you dare.
[laughing]

[instrumental music]

[doorbell chimes]

Hello, George.

Ian! I-I wasn't expecting you.

Yeah, I've been meaning to come
by soon.

I'm sorry it's taken me so long.

Well...

Well, look at this place.

George, I'm grateful for what
you've done with this market.

It's become an institution
in our community.

-How long has it been?
-Uh, over 20.

Almost since the beginning.

Like you said, we needed a place

for Romani to shop.

Yeah, but you saw it.

You had the vision,
you created it.

Thank you, George.

[sighs]

I'm worried about Alex.

You know...

He's got a good thing going
for him,

but he's unfocused.

He's unmotivated, you know?

He's almost 18 and I don't feel

like he really wants
to get married

or have someone look after him

once Glenda and I are gone.

Well, I could relate to that.

Yeah, Sonya's gonna be turning
18, too.

She's smart, that girl, George.

She's independent.
She's got a fire in her soul.

She can make things happen.
Can't she?

She's still going
to public school.

Hanging out
with that Paramush girl.

She's not veering
from our ways, is she, George?

No. Not at all.

Her mother and I won't let her.

That's great, that's great.
I'm very glad to hear it.

Tell you something, George,
I've been thinking.

Sonya needs an anchor
in our community

and Alex, he needs a fire
to ignite

what's inside him.

Make him wanna live.

I think they'd make
a great combination.

[chuckles]
Y-yes.

[laughing]

What do we have here?

-Your choice.
-Cohiba?

-Go ahead.
-Fantastic.

-Oh, no, please--
-Please, George.

George, please.

We'll talk soon.

-Thank you.
-Mm-hm.

Thank you.

[doorbell chiming]

[Ray] How was the cake?

[Sonya] A man from the kumpania
baked it.

How was the icing?
How was his cake?

Oh, no. It was great.

It was a delicious
vanilla buttercream, yeah.

And then what?

And then everyone
in the kumpaniagathered around

to do the birthday dance.

Like, everyone
in the entire community?

Mm-hm.

Do you even know
the birthday boy?

[chuckles] Met him
a couple times, I think.

Our community has grown so much
over the past few years,

but we still gather
and act like we're small.

I can't even, like,
imagine something like that.

My parents, they just work,
come home and watch TV.

Then we see the rest of
the family at holidays.

I wanted to-to
know what it's like.

Don't think that'll happen.

No?

What if I pretend to be
a young Romani boy

who just moved to town?

Oh. Yeah. I think they'd see

right through you, Mr. Fine.
[chuckles]

I'm not gonna meet your family,
am I?

I'm not supposed
to be talking to gorgers

much less dating one.

Well, we better get you
off the street then

before someone sees you.

What about your parents?

Not home.

[chuckles]

Morgan?

I'm in here, hon.

It's amazing,
we've been saying our prayers

and they have been answered.
Mwah!

Just like that!

Well, tell me.

Ian Raeesi came
into the shop today.

Mm-hm.

He wants Sonya to marry Alex.

He does?

She'll be a true Romani woman.

We'll finally have a seat
at the table in this community.

-Hey, what's wrong?
-It's just, um...

I've been wanting to talk to you
about her engagement. I...

Alex Raeesi? I don't know.

I... do you really think that
he's the right choice for her?

Of course he is.

Oh...

What about Lash Charani,
or, uh, or Pesha Costello?

She's known both of those boys
since childhood.

Why would we turn down

the Raeesis
for one of those boys?

Do you know what we stand to
gain by joining that family?

Because this is happening
too fast.

And, and I would like some time
to talk to our daughter.

Well, this is what we've
always wanted.

She'll never have to worry.

We'll never have to worry.

Yeah, but it's not just that,
George.

T-that family, w-what about
their daughter?

You know, the one they sent away
to live with relatives.

I mean, nobody's heard

from her since.
It's odd, don't you think?

Look, It's not our place
to judge their choices.

God forbid people would
look at Sonya

she's practically
abandoned our way of life,

but does that mean
we're not good parents?

We're not trying our best?

No.

It'll be fine. Alex is
a good boy, becoming a good man

who can provide a wonderful life
for our daughter.

She'd be lucky to call him
her husband.

Even she will see that.
Trust me.

Just give me some time.

Okay?
Just don't rush into this.

Just give me time
to get her ready.

Okay.

Okay.

♪ Fallin'

♪ Some other place
some other time ♪

♪ When all the pieces realign

♪ We'll be fallin'

[phone buzzing]

Uh, I can't stay late.

Dinner.

I know.

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Falling'... ♪

And then we still have to study
for our midterm.

[chuckles]
I know.

Wait, wait.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I just

wasn't expecting this today.

We don't have to do anything.

I just wasn't expecting
to feel so comfortable.

♪ Some other time when we don't
break at each goodbye ♪

♪ We'll be falling

Hey, well, I want you to feel
comfortable.

This isn't my favorite place
in the world either,

but if you feel better here

than you do
at your parents' house,

you're welcome here any time.

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Fallin'... ♪

[instrumental music]

Do I have to?

Yes.

You need to make a very good
first impression, Sonya.

Oh.

Gosh, you're beautiful.

You'll have the attention
of every boy in the kumpania.

[chuckles]

Do you like it?

It's okay.

[sighs]
Sit.

Listen.

I was sixteen when I married
your father.

And that was old for my time.

Your grandmother was practically
tearing her hair out.

You're eighteen.

To her,
that would have been scandalous.

But the truth is, chey,
I was indecisive

and my mother chose your father
for me to marry.

And I was not excited about it.

But all of that changed
once I got married.

And I had you.

I found my purpose.

You know, just like
you're gonna find yours.

Sonya...

it's time...

it's time for you
to choose a husband.

Chey...

I know, daj.

And I want to get married.

I just need time.

Chey,you have to understand

the time that you need

may not be the time you get.

But you will be
a beautiful bride.

[chuckles]
Yeah.

I'll be turning 18 on Wednesday.

And then at that point,
I can do whatever I want.

Legally.

You see me as an equal, right?

Well...

given who I was before
I met you.

I'd say you're objectively
pulling

much more weight than me.

You know what I mean.

I just...

didn't expect a boyfriend
to be so good for me.

I didn't expect
to meet someone like you.

I didn't plan for this either.

Come to my birthday.

Really?

Yeah.
It's gonna be super weird.

And you're gonna
have to wear a suit.

Yeah. Girl, you know I'm game.

Just tell me when and where.

[instrumental music]

Are we almost done makeup?

Yup. Just let me finish.

Uh, ladies, we gotta go
in 45 minutes.

[scoffs]
Okay, George.

I just want her to look perfect.

I don't wanna be late.

You do look perfect.

[chuckles]

Are you ready for your life
to change tonight?

More than you know.

[deep breathes]

[instrumental music]

You look amazing.
Happy birthday, Sonya.

Thank you.
I'm kinda freaking out.

It's just a party.
It'll be over soon.

-Happy birthday!
-Thanks.

Um, I kinda
did something crazy...

I invited Ray.

Did you warn your parents?

No, I'm kinda just hoping that
if they meet him here

they won't be able
to make a scene.

Well, when is he coming?

Any minute.

[indistinct chatter]

[mouths]
What?

[singing in foreign language]

Let's get punch. It's spiked.

Uh, no.
I'm gonna stay right here.

Direct line of sight.

Okay, I'll bring you some.

Happy birthday, Sonya.

Thank you.

This is it.

How's your evening so far?
Going well?

You look beautiful.
Really.

Uh, thanks.
I just got here, actually.

[sighs]
Um...

Okay, well, would you
like to dance or...

Sorry, I have to go.

I'm so glad to see you.

God, you are so beautiful.

Hey.

Happy birthday, Sonya.

Sonya, what's going on?

-Sonya?
-He, um...

He's my boyfriend!

-Boyfriend?
-What?

Is he Romani?

Alex was supposed
to propose to you tonight.

What?

You arranged my marriage?

As if you gave us a choice.

I'm not marrying Alex!

[Ian] My kumpania!

No, no.

[Ian] Beautiful kumpania.

-Let go of me!
-Stop! Stop this.

[Ian] All right, let me get
everyone's attention.

Gather around.
That's it, gather around.

Come on. Please.

Thank you for joining me on this
most auspicious occasion.

We are here to celebrate

the 18th birthday

of the lovely Sonya Jasaraska.

-[crowd applauding]
-Where's Sonya?

[indistinct chatter]

What was that?

That was parental drama.

Look, my dad wants me
to marry Sonya.

When were you gonna tell me?

I... Like, I just found out.

What did Sonya say?

Judging by her reaction,
I think that she probably

just found out too, so,

I guess that's one thing
we have in common. [laughs]

This isn't funny, Alex.

-Sa--
-What now?

Th... This is what my father
has orchestrated.

And-and since when do you just
do whatever your father wants?

Look, we don't have to reject
our entire community

just to get what we want,
you know.

I'm gonna be leading
the Kumpaniaone day,

and I'll be calling the shots.

-Yeah, married to Sonya.
-So?

What do you mean, "So?"

Look... [sighs]

One way or another,
I'm marrying Sonya...

but we can figure this out.

I can't believe this.

Sonya?
Sonya, let's talk about this.

Oh, so now you want
to talk to me?

Hey, do not disrespect
your mother.

-[slams door]
-[phone ringing]

[sighs] Ian.

No, no, no, no.
Ev-everything's fine.

I'm sorry we left
in such a hurry.

Uh-uh, Sonya's not feeling well.

Uh, but we just got home
and she's gone straight to bed.

-[indistinct chatter]
-[mellow music]

-[sniffles]
-[keypad beeps]

[phone vibrating]

Sonya, where are you?
You okay?

-This is such a mess.
-What's going on?

Are you all right?

I just had a huge fight
with my parents.

It's over for now,
but I'm so sorry

for dragging you into this, Ray.

I was so stupid to think
that there was any chance

of tonight going well.

Sonya, it's okay.

They want me to marry a boy
from the kumpania.

Yeah, I-I sort of
figured that out.

-I'm not going to.
-Yeah, I know.

They honestly thought I would
just go along with it.

-Want me to come get you?
-Can you, please?

-I'm on my way.
-Was that her?

Yeah, let's go.

Where do you think you're going?

Go to bed.

You didn't answer my question.

What, Sonya? Sonya?

What is this?

Ray's picking me up,
I'm staying with him.

-Absolutely not!
-Sonya, please.

I'm 18 years old--

Then stop acting like a selfish,
stupid little girl!

Stop it, George.

We know what is best for you.

What's best for me?

I'm literally at the
top of my class.

I can get into any college
in the country.

And you want me to marry
some spoilt brat

whose only ambition
is spending his inheritance!

-Listen to me, Sonya.
-Mom, I'm in love with someone!

I don't want your crappy version
of marriage!

-Don't you dare--
-George!

[George] Stop!

-[Sonya] Dad!
-Stop!

Dad, stop! Ray!

-Ray!
-[George grunting]

[indistinct shouts]

[Ray] Sonya!

[Morgan] George, stop!
[Sonya] Dad, stop it!

-[indistinct chatter]
-Sonya!

-Sonya!
-[Sonya] Ray!

[Sonya sobbing]

-Hey!
-What are you doing?

-Dad!
-[dramatic music]

[Sonya] Dad!

[phone ringing]

It's Ian.

[line ringing]

[woman on phone]
911, what's your emergency?

We need to report a kidnapping.

Yeah. Our friend is being held
against her will.

[woman on phone] Do you know
where she is?

She's in her house. Her parents
won't let her leave.

[woman on phone]
How old is your friend?

Um, 18. She just turned
18 today.

[woman on phone] Maybe she's
just been grounded.

No, no, no, no,
that's not... it at all.

Listen, look,
we need help right now, okay?

[woman on phone]
Do you have reason to believe

that she's in immediate danger?

She might be.
Like, everything,

it got very heated very fast.

Her father physically threw
us out of the house.

[woman on phone] Were there any
weapons involved?

No.

[woman on phone] Sounds like a
family disagreement to me.

What?

This isn't a matter
for the police.

No. Listen, please
we need help, okay?

[line cuts]

You locked our daughter
in the basement.

What's your plan?

My plan is for her
to come to her senses.

We raised her to be
a good Romani girl.

I told you
that this would take time.

I'm going to bed.

[exhales]

[mellow music]

-[latch clicks]
-[breathing heavily]

Daj.

Daj,I'm leaving.

You've been planning this
for a while now.

You know, I was in love
with a gorger, too, once.

Really in love,
he was a really good guy.

What happened?

Well, before I let him
take me completely

away from my family,
I realised that he could never

build a family with me.

He could never give me
a life that would allow me

to fulfill my purpose.

My parents arranged for me
to marry your father.

A man who could create with me
a life worth living.

And look, I know you have
contempt for our marriage,

Sonya, but I assure you
that we are doing

exactly what we set
out to do.

And I know this in my heart
because we created you.

And we also helped
create this community.

This community that you are
running away from.

And I know it's hard,
you know I know it's hard,

to fulfill your responsibility
to family and community.

It's your 18th birthday

and we should be celebrating.

Instead, we're an
embarrassment...

I never asked for any of this.

-What am I supposed to do?
-Stop acting like a victim!

I would have killed for this
life when I was your age.

I thought I raised you
to be grateful.

I am grateful

for everything that you've done,

but I also want to live mylife.

[sniffles]

Then go.

But know that your father
will not let you come back.

It's not yours.

[mellow music]

[Sonya sniffles]

[door shuts]

[dramatic music]

[gasps]

[muffled screaming]

-[line ringing]
-[exhales]

[Sonya] Hey, it's Sonya.
Leave a message.

Hey, um... I just wanted
to hear your voice

I wish you'd pick up,
I'm just really, really...

starting to get worried
about you.

-[sighs]
-[keypad beeping]

[line ringing]

-[phone vibrating]
-[sniffles]

Ray...

Yeah. H-have you heard
from Sonya?

No. Have you?

No, uh, Savani, what are we
going to do about this?

This is so messed up.

I know.

It's gonna be okay, Ray. Okay?

We'll go tomorrow and we'll
figure this whole thing out.

It's gonna be okay.

[sniffles]

[sighs]

[instrumental music]

There you are.

Uh. Mrs. Raeesi?

It's nice to wake up so rested,
isn't it?

[breathing heavily]

How did I get here?

Don't worry about that. We need
to get you ready for breakfast.

Oh. I was thinking you to wear
this today, it's so lovely,

it'll help bring out your eyes.
[chuckles]

[gasps]
You kidnapped me?

Sweetie, those sheets are 600
thread count Egyptian cotton.

And this is not a kidnapping.

[door rattling]

You know, your engagement to
Alex didn't quite go as planned,

but we can turn this around.

You can't keep me here
against my will.

Sonya, you need to let go
of this kidnapping story.

I'm giving you thousands of
dollars in clothing

and jewelry, and you're not even
my daughter-in-law yet.

Stop, I'm not going
to marry Alex!

Romani women do not always
get to choose what they want.

Compared to the others,
we've won the lottery.

Look at you...

You don't t have
any bruises, Sonya.

Let's keep it that way.

[singing in foreign language]

And 25 years ago,
there was nothing here.

Now, thanks to Mr. Raeesi,
we have an entire town.

He bought the land,
hired Romani workers.

Built homes for them, helped
bring their families over.

And more of our people
came to join them.

They're still coming.

[exhales]
Alex is waiting for you.

-What do you want?
-Is Sonya here?

She's not here.

She's n-not?
Well, where is she then?

Look, w-what did you
do with her?

We did what was best.

[Sonya] Alex.

Thanks for joining me, Sonya.

Okay, you, you know
that I was kidnapped, right?

Yeah, look, I know that is gonna
be kind of hard to understand,

but you and me
are in the same boat here.

I was drugged and stuffed
into a trunk,

so don't tell me we're in
the same boat here, Alex.

Yeah, I mean, your situation
definitely sounds worse,

but not by much.

Look, this arranged marriage
wasn't my idea, all right?

I much prefer
having fun with Savani.

But it's not good enough
for my father, so...

Well, did you ever think
to tell him no?

[chuckles]

Do you think that he understand
what the word no means?

Besides, even if I were stupid
enough to do this whole thing

on my own, do you think
that Savani is worth giving

all this up?

-Ah.
-[cutlery clinking]

Screw you.

You don't deserve her.

You think you're smart because
you go to that gorger school?

Look, you better learn
to keep your mouth shut

or this arrangement
won't go well for you.

You idiot. You do know that
you're going to jail, right?

After I get out of here,
you and your entire family

are going to jail
for kidnapping.

Can you guys just give us
a minute, please?

Just because you've been forced
into complacency

doesn't mean I will be.

Do you still not understand?

I am doing this to help you.

You think that this is all just
because my dad hits me

once in awhile?

I'm a Raeesi, Sonya.
I can do whatever I want.

Well, obviously you can't

because you're being forced
to marry me.

-It's complicated.
-No, it's not. It's simple.

There are expectations to be
fulfilled by both of us.

I'm thinking of the future, I'm
thinking of having a good life,

and that is something my sister
sacrificed with her defiance.

So, Sonya, please just stop
resisting

and this entire thing is gonna
go so much easier for you.

You're a coward.

I'm done with this.

[screaming] Sonya!

[breathing heavily]

[clears throat]

Mr. Raeesi would like
to see you now.

Good morning, Sonya.

You enjoy your breakfast?

Well, I hope you haven't
lost your voice,

because you're gonna be
calling your parents

and telling them the good news,

you accepted my son's proposal.

You're crazy.

Sonya, look around you.

It's crazy for you to not accept
what I'm handing you.

I'm not accepting
anything from you.

Not your marriage,
not your money. Nothing.

[laughs]

[sighs]
Okay.

You will be by my son's side
as he leads this community

into the next generation.

You'll take care of him.

Keep his home.

You'll nurture his ambition.

And you will do it
while raising my grandchildren.

Because that's your purpose.

Mona, Sonya doesn't seem
to understand

what it means to be
a Romani woman.

Can you explain it to her?

What are you doing?

Stop. No.

You can put it on,
or I'll put it on for you.

Either way, you're wearing it.

[dramatic music]

[tap water running]

[George] Morgan.

Morgan?

I'm headed to the shop.
You okay?

[sighs] I'm just worried.

I mean, if she's not with Savani

or that gorger boy,
where is she?

She'll be fine.

I just have this sick feeling
in the pit of my stomach.

[phone ringing]

Sonya?

-George.
-Oh, Ian, my friend.

I was just about to call you.

[chuckles] It's funny how
in sync we are.

I was just calling to let
you know that Sonya's here

and she's all right.

Oh, that's good to hear.

-What? She's there?
-Shh!

Yes, and tell your wife

everything's gonna work out
as we planned.

Ian.
Can I speak with Sonya, please?

Morgan, I am sorry
that she gave you a scare.

You know, kids.

Look, she's out for
a stroll right now with Alex,

but I can have her
call you later?

-Yes, please, have her call me.
-Great.

And I am so happy to have
all of you as part of my family.

What is it?

Something's really wrong,
George.

[sighs]

It is our job to ensure
and uphold absolute purity.

And so today you will sterilize
this kitchen completely,

from countertop to floor.

Every drawer,
every cabinet cleaned out.

Everything pristine
and polished.

Get started.

And if I don't?

[Mona sighs]

Consequences, Sonya.

Get to work.

You won't eat
until you're finished.

[sighs] Let me.

First scrub.

Then wipe.

-First scrub. Then wipe.
-Okay.

Okay.

What you don't clean,
I have to clean.

I'll do a good job.

So, um, my name is Sonya.

What's yours?

Ella.

Well, thank you
for the help, Ella.

You scrub. I'll wipe.

I can do that.

So how old are you?

Sixteen.

Do you live here?

Of course.

-Don't you?
-[scoffs] No.

No, someone brought me here.

-Against my will.
-Well, I've always lived here.

I belong here.

Well, I don't belong here.

I should be in
second period right now.

I'm gonna start on that side.

What is second period?

I go to school,

so we learn different subjects

in different classes
we called periods.

So you, you read, and learn
stories there?

Yeah, we read, and I suppose

what we learn are stories, yeah.

I love stories.

Breanna used to tell me
stories all the time.

That's Alex's sister, right?

I miss her.

I'm sorry she got sent away.

You get to see her?

Uh, um, I can't talk about that.

[dramatic music]

She is a spirited girl.

It's exactly why
I chose her for Alex.

You know what to do.

Yes, I do.

[deep breathing]

I always admired your strength.

You're one of the few people
I can say that about.

I'm starving.

[sighs]
I need food.

When we finish our work.

[whispering] What are you doing?

Um, ahem, wanna help me
with this, uh, sheet?

Uh, yeah.

[Ella whispering]
What are you doing?

[coughs]

-Sonya, what are you doing?
-[phone beeps]

You need to watch her
more closely.

Honey, go get ready for bed.

Yes, daj.

[Mona clears throat]

[dramatic music]

You're making me sleep in here?

You can't do this!

When we can trust you,

you'll get your bedroom
privileges back.

[sobbing]
I just want to go home.

You are home,Sonya.

Go to sleep.

Can you tell me the story
of my father again?

You're getting a little old
for stories, don't you think?

Your father... he was
a great Romani man, Ella.

He wanted to create
a home for all of us,

and he inspired our people
to work toward his vision.

He took me in
when no one else would,

and saved my life.

He gave me you.

[chuckles]

And that's the best part
of the story.

Yeah.

It is.

[door opens]

Help! Help!
Somebody help, please!

No one can hear you.

I thought we should speak again.

You're a lunatic.

What are you going to do,
just keep me locked in here

until I die?

Sonya...

we both have roles to play
in this life.

And you will remain here until
you accept your duty to my son.

Marrying your son
is not my duty.

[sighs] You're so headstrong.

I'm not marrying Alex.

You're just like Breanna.

[inhales sharply]

What did you do to her?

She made her choice.

Now you have to make yours.

I'll let you think about it.

[door shuts]

[instrumental music]

You expect me to believe
Sonya wants to marry you?

She would never agree to this.
I want to talk to her.

Just calm down, okay?
You will.

What's your father doing to her?

Nothing.

Jeez. Can you sit down
for a second?

No!

Sonya is fine, okay?
She's happy with this.

I don't believe you.
It doesn't make sense.

It doesn't matter
if you don't believe me.

It's happening.
All arranged. It's done.

But what happened to
running away together?

You're just going to marry
someone you don't love?

I can't go against this.
You don't understand.

No, I don't understand,
and you do have a choice!

You can be with someone
who loves you, that you love

and that's not Sonya!

[sighs]

This is what's best.

[sighs]
This isn't you.

I know you.
This is your psycho father.

Fine.
Fine, then just get out.

Get out, Alex! Get out!

[door opens and closes]

[fire crackling]

[Ian] Leave us.

Leave us.

You're not sitting.

What's wrong with you?

I bring you the best girl
in the kumpania

and you keep seeing this
Paramush girl.

-Look, it's not what you think.
-I know what it is.

I was your age once.
It's lust.

And you know
that she will bring you shame.

You know she's not
in your future.

I mean, her father's a drunk,

causes nothing but trouble
for this community.

You know if it were
up to that family,

there'd be no kumpaniaand we'd
all just be mixed up

with the gorgers.

But she is my friend.

[shuddering]

You will marry
the Jasaraska girl

and you will
take your place by my side.

Yes, sir.

-Listen to me.
-[shuddering]

This world hates us
because of our blood.

You know, we've been chased
from our homes for centuries,

we've been burned
in ovens because of who we are.

We need the kumpania.

And I will not let
this Paramush family

destroy what I have built.

[doorbell rings]

[exhales]

Morgan? What a lovely surprise!

-I've come to see Sonya.
-Oh, how nice.

Um, I-I'd invite you in for tea,
but we're so wrapped up

with the wedding prep.

Please, Glenda.

She's my only child.
I just want to see her.

Of course.
Of course, uh, a-and you will.

At the wedding.

There will be plenty
more time after that

when things aren't
quite so hectic.

I'm sure you understand.

Oh, take care, okay?

[banging on door]

[sobbing]
I can't...

I can't be by myself.

[sobbing] I'm going crazy.

Look, what's happening, okay?

[sobbing] It's over, Ray.

Alex and Sonya
are getting married.

W... What the f...

What are you doing?
Didn't you hear me?

She quit!
She quit on you!

I don't believe you!

[intense music]

[car engine cranking]

[banging on door]

Yes?

I need to speak with Sonya.

I'm not leaving here
until I do.

You're the gorger boy?

I'm sorry,
but she doesn't want to see you.

Sonya! Sonya!
Can you hear me, Sonya?

Sonya! Sonya!

[intense music]

Ray! Ray!

Ray!

Ray! Ray!

[shutter creaking]

[Ian] My daughter-in-law
still hasn't come around.

[sighs]

Hmm.
What a shame, Sonya.

You grew up in this community.

You saw how hard
your parents had to work

to earn what they have
to become respected members

in the kumpania.

And you're going to torch
everything that they built.

Let's catch you up.

We're gonna get you up.
Here you go.

Years ago, your parents came
to me and asked me for help.

They didn't have a home,
they didn't have a job.

And they had a little baby
on the way.

So I agreed,
I agreed to help them.

And I gave them a home.

And I gave them a job.

I gave them that store to run.

I gave them everything
that they needed to raise you.

I knew you were a smart,

promising young lady.

You reject my son's offer.

You rejected my family's offer.

[softly sobbing]

It's clear that
you don't want my help

so I'm going to stop helping.
Hmm?

And your parents
won't have a home,

your parents won't have a job.

[sobbing]

Is that what you want?

Hmm?

Good, you're still here.

I didn't think your parents
would mind.

They wouldn't let me see her.

I swear I-I heard her screaming.

I-I know that they're,
they're holding her hostage.

[sighs]

And?

Savani, I don't think you
understand how bad this is.

I know how bad it is, Ray.

What are you going to do,
go rescue her?

Be her shining knight?

Where's my shining knight?

This isn't about you, Savani.

Your best friend's life is in
danger right now, okay?

I'm gonna need your help.

Oh, I can't help you.

You don't understand after this,
all I have is the kumpania.

Oh...

Okay, if you want to believe
that then fine.

Okay, but I'm gonna go find a
way to rescue her and I suggest

that you sober up and then
decide what's really important.

[door opens and closes]

Sonya.

You need it to be good, okay?

Don't be like Breanna.
It doesn't work.

If you're good,
they won't hurt you, I promise.

Just please come back
and be good, okay?

What are you doing?

You know you shouldn't be here.

Do you want to end up like her?

[door shuts]

[instrumental music]

[Ian] A change of heart?

[sighs] I'm pleased to hear it.

Mr. Raeesi, I apologize
for the way I've behaved.

I know I've to rebuild
your trust

and I hope that in time
I can do that

by being a good wife
and a good daughter-in-law.

Hm. [inhales sharply]

Well...

I know that your parents will be
happy to hear the good news.

[keypad beeping]

[dial tone]

-[phone ringing]
-Hello.

Sonya?

Hi, daj.

George, she's on the phone.

Oh, chey,are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Better than fine actually.

What's happening?

I'm, uh, going to marry Alex.

You were right.
[sniffles]

Are you sure?

Is that what you want?

Yeah. [sniffling]

Yeah, I'm-I'm very happy.

You can come home, chey.
You can come home, Sonya.

[sobbing] I'm so sorry
for what I said before.

-I know.
-Oh...

See you at the wedding.

Of course...
[sniffles]

Sonya.

Oh, God, what have we done?

[knocking on door]

Mr. and Mrs. Jasaraska,
I just--

Ray, please come in. Come in.

Will you tell me a story?

Dajsays I'm getting too old
for them,

but when Breanna told me
then I always felt better.

Well, what kind of stories
did she tell you?

I liked the princess ones
the best.

[chuckles]

Okay.

[sighs]

Well...

There once was a princess

who got kidnapped

by an evil king

because he wanted her
to marry his son

who was a horrible prince
that nobody else wanted.

And while she was being held
in the dungeon

she met a girl
who's forced to work

as a servant at the castle.

She was...

also a princess,
but she didn't know

because she was born
at the dungeon, she thought

that's all there was.

No.

Because the two princesses
became good friends.

And together they were able
to escape.

Friends look out
for each other.

It would be nice
to have a friend like that.

You do, Ella.

Ella, it's time for bed.

Sonya has a big day tomorrow.

Goodnight, Ella.

Goodnight.

[instrumental music]

Well, you make a beautiful
bride, chey.

Do you think Alex will be happy?

Of course. You look lovely.

You and my son are going
to make beautiful babies.

[chuckles]

Okay.

Could I actually just use
the bathroom quickly?

Of course.

But hurry.

Two minutes.

Let's fix this.

I could never get it.

That's a boy.

[phone vibrating]

Ah! Jeez!

Don't do this.
Don't marry Sonya.

Run away with me. I love you.

Don't make me block your number,
Savani.

Oh, my God.

[indistinct]

Cannot have the bride late
for her own wedding, ya?

Almost ready.
Just give us a minute.

[Ian sighing]

[water running]

Do you have the ring?

Yea... Uh, yeah.
Uh...

Yes, it's there.

Let me see.

Okay.

[dramatic music]

[Ian] I want you to look
like a man.

Come on.

Thank you.

Sonya...

Oh, my God.

She's gone,
out the bathroom window.

Alex.

Ready?

Definitely.

Where are they?

Right on time.

[grunting]

[muffled screaming]

-Should we go in?
-Maybe I should just go look.

[intense music]

I'm disappointed in you, Sonya.

I thought you were smarter
than this.

And think about your
poor parents. Hm?

They'll be so ashamed.

Think of their faces
when we tell the rest

of the wedding guests
you ran off.

Ran off?

Like Breanna did?

Did you dig her grave too?

We always do what's best.

You're disgusting
and a disgrace.

If the kumpaniaknew
who you really were, Ian Raeesi,

your name would be a curse.

[Ian] I built this community
out of nothing.

And now I've fight
to keep it alive

because of people like you.

Our rules and our traditions are
what makes us who we are.

It's about survival.

[inhales] So, if we have to
sacrifice one to save us all

then so be it.

Right.

And, uh, please remind me

where murder fits
in the Romanipen?

I'm a little rusty
on our customs.

And you, did you help him dig
your sister's grave

or, or was that all him?

Don't talk about my sister.

Yeah.

Maybe you didn't help,
but you knew.

You knew that your dad killed
your sister.

-You think--
-Shut up!

Alex!

Hey, stop!

Stop!

-[gunshot]
-[Ray screams]

Oh, God!

Sonya.

Sonya.

-[Morgan] Sonya.
-Call 911.

Sonya!

-Wait!
-I'm getting our daughter back.

She ran off with the gorger boy.

Never to be heard from again.

[intense music]

[Ian] Chava,be a man.

-[Ray] I love you.
-I love you too.

-Alex, don't do it!
-Hey!

I know you. This isn't you.

Do it.

[music continues]

Chava...

[clamoring]

[Ian] You destroyed everything.

[metallic thudding]

[Sonya] Ella.

Friends help each other.

[Sonya gasping]

All right, you've everything?

You've map,
address for Ray's rehab.

Yes, yes, yes.

I have them all.

Don't worry, daj,I'll be fine.
I can handle it.

I know.

For one more minute, I get
to worry and take care of you.

Now, I'm gonna cry, so...

Um, I'll meet you out front.

[instrumental music]

[squealing and laughing]

Oh, we should get a move on.

Long drive ahead of us.

[George] Ray, I trust you'd be
following the speed limit

at all times with our daughter
in the car?

Yes, yes, I'll be making sure
to take great care of Sonya.

Not that she needs it.

We'll look out for each other.

Yep. Bye.

You worked hard for this.

I'll miss you so much.

Get your grades up and join us
next year, right?

I will. We'll be roomies.

-Absolutely.
-[chuckles]

And Ella...

Yeah!

We'll be fighting over who gets
to talk to you first.

I'm so proud of you, chey.

I want you to know that. Okay?

I love you.

[Morgan] I'm gonna miss you.

Okay.

Bye.

[Morgan sniffling]

Hey.

-Had breakfast?
-No.

Come join us, okay?

We're doing this.

We're doing this. [chuckles]

[instrumental music]

♪ Took a risk
and I paid for it ♪

♪ But I still can't go home

♪ 'Cause you know
how I wait for it ♪

♪ But you still let me go

♪ Holding me

♪ As you're about to leave

♪ So maybe I some other time

♪ When we don't break
at each goodbye ♪

♪ We'll be fallin'

♪ Fallin'

♪ Some other place
some other time ♪

♪ When all the pieces realign

♪ We'll be fallin'

♪ Fallin'

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Fallin'

♪ Stayed alone
and I'm used to it ♪

♪ Bleedin' now
in the freeway ♪

♪ Don't know
how I'm livin' with it ♪

♪ I'm screaming
why don't you stay ♪

♪ Holding me

♪ As you're about to leave

♪ So maybe I some other time

♪ When we don't break
at each goodbye ♪

♪ We'll be falling'

♪ Fallin'

♪ Some other place
some other time ♪

♪ When all the pieces realign

♪ We'll be fallin'

♪ Fallin'

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Fallin'

♪ Mmm mmmm mmmm

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ We'll be falling

♪ Ah-ah ah-ah ah

♪ Fallin'

♪ Some other time when we don't
break at each goodbye ♪

♪ We'll be fallin'

♪ Fallin'

♪ Some other place
some other time ♪

♪ When all the pieces realign

♪ We'll be falling ♪