Once, a young man drinking from the river
found something floating in the water.
He looked closer and realized it was a Quran.
And to his surprise, it was unblemished.
The other Quran
was found by a man gathering firewood
when he noticed that a house was burning.
He ran towards the house
and discovered
everything burnt down except a Quran.
On special celebrations at the Mosque.
But we have to remember
the important message of our Creator--
as a family of men.
we are all brothers and sisters.
And so we come
with love and respect for all of you,
to settle the feud between the Ismaels and your family.
Excuse me, let me prepare something.
Our family held back force for the sake of peace
until they killed my kin.
They have long occupied part of our land against our will.
But now, the blood of our loved ones is shed.
It's gone too far. Even Hasmullah, my son-in-law was killed.
Where did you learn this?
From Saud, a dear and honest friend.
They make up all these accusations.
Even rumors that we are descendants of bandits.
Aunt Farida, may I speak?
Would you accept if the Ismael family wishes to settle?
With blood money from the land that they have stolen from us?
They took the land that was ours!
From crops that we should have harvested instead.
If only for that, we will fight for what is ours.
Farida, with respect to you and your family
I will not have a heart for my enemies
until they pay for the lives they took from us.
What is your wish then?
I swear in the name of my ancestors,
we will have our land back.
Don't you fear
the clanger this will bring your family?
Satra, you are the widow of Hasmullah.
Would you accept blood money and settle
this dispute as the Ismaels will?
I am not ready to forgive my late husband's death.
With all respect for your family, Farida.
we would at least think this through.
Aren't you afraid for your family?
I understand, this should be all for now.
Thank you for your time. I will be back.
We appreciate your visit.
Get out of here.
Someone's around.
They're approaching. Hurry.
Faster, let's go.
You're crazy to be out without my permission.
Dad, nowhere's safe anymore, anyway.
Am I not the head of this house?
Answer me.
They'd kill any of us after the death of Azzaril's son.
They will kill us without remorse.
This is our land. You raised us to fight for it.
We will not show them any fear.
If they go after Hassim, I cannot let that happen.
Who are you to say that I have no power?
Satra, you are pained by the loss of your husband.
But it pains me more to see you grieve.
I ask nothing but this family's safety.
Should you die, let it be in peace and not in the enemy's hands.
Especially you, Satra.
You are a woman.
Know where you stand in this family.
Know what you must fight for.
Have I forsaken you?
It was your miserable wife who fled Sabah
when you abandoned her.
It was her choice to leave, not mine.
Mom, is he dying?
He'll recover soon.
Not too long now.
Is Grandpa mad at me too?
He's not mad. Just worried about our safety.
Scared of him?
Your Grandpa's my father. He protects all of us.
You have to show him respect.
Will he ever walk again?
This ceiling has to be fixed.
From this point until the end.
This house has grown old. And so different.
It used to be beautiful.
See the cracks? One, two, three.
That's just inside.
Come, let's take a look outside.
We have to fix this house.
The roof leaks.
When it rains, it rains inside.
Look at the windows.
Munina?
Seen Munina?
No.
Munina?
Why are you crying?
Nusra, what's wrong with her?
I didn't know she was crying.
You wanna keep crying?
Take control of your actions.
To cry or not to cry, that is a choice.
This is me taking responsibility for my choices.
So you should understand.
Munina?
Where are you, poor cat?
Oh, Munina.
Where are you, poor cat?
There you are.
Auntie, I'm going to bed.
Has he recovered?
No. The news of my death wounds him worse.
Why did you leave me?
There was much pain in leaving you.
I didn't ask for my death.
I haven't felt alive since you passed.
I want to be alive like we used to.
That's all I want, to make you happy
and grow old by your side.
Rashid.
Come over here.
Why are you crying?
Farida and I had a fight.
She got mad when I told her I liked her.
Why is she mad?
Because our families have a feud.
You're worried.
Whenever I'm sad, he'd make me laugh.
Is that so?
Yes.
This is for you.
Take it.
Don't be upset.
Please.
What a beautiful comb.
Thank you,
my dear.
Grandpa, there's a firefly.
Stay away from it.
Get wood, but don't get too close to them.
Do you know the story of the fireflies?
One night, a little boy saw fireflies.
Delighted at the sight, he went closer.
Then the fireflies formed an image of a man.
But it was no ordinary image. It was a ghost.
You won't go near a ghost.
I won't.
The ghost is real.
Mom, it's a butterfly!
What is it, Hassim?
A butterfly!
That's your Dad
visiting to tell us he is at peace.
Junail, we'll wait here.
I'm not afraid of them.
Junail, you're not crossing the river.
The enemy's waiting to feast on your death.
I'll show them you raised me to be brave.
Mom, let's go.
Shall we?
- Let's get in the water. - Take your time.
As Muslims, we protect ourselves through jihad.
To fight for what is justly ours.
We are the true people of this land.
Not those outsiders who claim
they know better what is best for our own good.
Through Allah's will, keep safe.
Please give him something to drink.
We should be leaving.
Have some rest while we wait.
More than ever, we must show righteousness
because Allah is greater.
As the brave Tausug tribe since our ancestors' time
We do not live in shame.
We strive for peace and equality as Tausug
as Allah is greater.
My friends, it is time to ask the government
to approve this law for the Moro community.
Let us unite the voices of our tribes for equality.
Our tribes should follow a law and be united.
With this law, our children will have a better future
because Allah is greater.
22 kilos.
Is their scale accurate?
Sure this is the exact weight?
What's your price?
38.
Can't you go higher?
Price is fixed. That's the best rate.
Thank you, then.
Peace.
And unto you, peace.
Will you do me a favor?
How can I be of help?
Please give me a better price for my copra.
The most I can pay you is 1,500.
A little higher, please.
It's not my decision. Ask Farida to consider.
If she's not there? Just give me a better rate.
Just try.
All right then. Thank you.
How much is it?
Let's go.
I need to buy cooking oil for the house.
That's it, Mom.
This one?
How much for this?
50.
The flour?
35.
Lower the price.
That's the lowest.
How expensive. And this one?
It's the same price.
It's too expensive.
Because it's still fresh.
Grandpa, how deep is it?
Good enough for us to hide during an attack.
That tiny spot's for you.
Where would Mom be?
Just beside you.
Don't worry, Mom. You can hide in my place.
Dig deeper.
That's enough. Time to eat.
It won't take long. Mom.
If they hurt Hassim, I'll kill them myself.
I won't let it happen.
Hassim, come over and help me.
Don't stare like you're a dead tree.
That's copra, it's too heavy.
Should we keep Hassim away from here?
If you take Hassim away,
we won't be by his side so it's still no guarantee.
They won't harm Hassim.
Neither you Satra, nor your mother.
We cannot just leave and surrender our land.
If you leave, that would be the death for me and your mother.
If you truly care about this family, you will stay.
Mom's old and weak, she can't be alone.
Forgive my selfishness, it's for my son.
Leaving is not a solution.
Satra, we are here to protect Hassim.
He is our flesh and blood.
Won't Hasmullah's kin join us in the fight for his death?
Aren't they Hasmullah's flesh and blood?
Even Hasmullah had nothing to do in our feud with the Ismaels.
Besides, they are poor.
His family cannot afford to fight back.
And they're only left with women.
Your blood may not be his blood.
but he became part of our family.
When I became his wife, you became his brother.
And I won't stop until I find justice for his death
and all our kin that they have killed.
There will be vengeance for Hasmullah's death.
We’ll be fine.
Oh Allah, grant forgiveness To believers men and women
And to Muslim men and women
And from our living and from our dead
Verily, you are the All-knowing All Healer Oh Allah, Lord of the Universe
Oh Allah, forgive us our sins
And that of our parents Have mercy upon them
As they have shown mercy upon us When we were still infants
Oh Allah have mercy upon us in our own affairs And in our dealings with this world
And bless us and bless the things You have granted us
And make our affairs easy for us And not hard upon us.
And grant us victory over those who wrong us
And save us from our own evil And from the pitfalls of this world
Our Lord grant unto us a good life in this world
And a good life in the Hereafter.
And protect us from the torment of hellfire
And allow us entry to paradise Which have been promised
Oh Perfect Ruler, oh Ever Forgiving God Oh Lord of the Universe
And blessings be upon Muhammad, The Best of Creation
And blessings and salutations Upon His Household and Companions
Glorified be thy Lord, the Lord of Majesty, From that which they attribute (unto Him)
And Peace on the messengers
And praise be to Allah, the Lord of all creation.
Our Lord, grant us good in this world
And good in the Hereafter
And save us from the torment of the hellfire
Praise be to Allah
Oh the Mighty One, oh the Forgiver, Oh Lord of the worlds.
Grandpa, they're here.
Khalil killed Azzaril's son.
- What happened to you? - Hassim. come.
You are my son, indeed.
Why is your son covered in blood?
Hassim, go to sleep.
Mom, I'm afraid of Uncle Junail.
He'll be with you when you feed the goats tomorrow.
Why do we need to kill?
We need to protect ourselves.
Would they kill me, too?
They won't.
Stop thinking about that.
Is it Allah's desire for us to kill?
Get water. Hurry, put out the fire.
Faster, more water.
Put the fire out now.
Keep at it. Pour water.
Hassim, stay put.
Bring more water.
First.
Lean forward.
Aim.
Breathe.
Calmly prepare to
Fire!
Good job.
It's your turn.
Let me teach you. You have to learn.
Lean forward a bit, then stand still.
Focus. Gather your strength.
Ready.
Fire.
Just pull it.
Fire.
Don't be a namby-pamby.
If that's your best shot, you won’t even kill a baby goat.
You're no good in battle if you'll be a coward
just watching us men.
What are you doing?
Don’t scorn me. You think this is all a joke?
Our enemies are out there, point the rifle at them.
The rifle's a weapon against enemies, not to kill our own.
Understand?
Don't you scorn me again.
He didn’t mean it.
Slowly, pour it slowly.
Enough.
Someone’s approaching. We better leave.
Hurry.
Mom, let's go back.
Mom.
Let's get out of here.
Mom, let's just go back.
Satra.
He was just a child.
You took my son's life away.
Hope you never bear the pain I carry in my heart.
Satra, I pray to Allah that it won't happen to you.
Tell Mustafa, your father:
What we planted on your land, our family still reaps.
You should also know that your family
mercilessly killed my husband.
Look at everything our ancestors planted here.
We inherited this to pass to the children of our children.
Abubakar and I planted that tree.
Who is Abubakar?
My younger brother, also your Grandpa.
We would run around and play on this hill.
He's gone and he can't enjoy the fruits of our labor.
Remember that this land is ours.
Protect it.
Where is your brother now?
Dead. But no one else should take from this land but us.
I promise to keep an eye on our land.
Then get a rifle. Run as fast as you could.
Mustafa is lucky the wounds aren't bone-deep.
Hopefully, your father will recover quickly.
These wounds should heal in four weeks.
Junail, Khalil!
How could you let him take Hassim to the woods?
Why are you blaming us?
Satra, Khalil. That's enough.
That place is too dangerous.
Hassim is not safe there.
And where were you?
Doing what you should be doing.
I was farming the whole day.
Why do you even ask?
Don't worry. We will avenge our father too.
Enough.
Get out of here.
Your family's causing all the trouble.
I will kill you like you killed my brother.
Your family killed my father.
You cowards better leave!
Get out or I'll sling a stone down your throat.
You won't taunt me.
Better pray since your Grandpa’s next.
Stop it!
Mom, he started the fight.
Scoundrels!
Praise Allah for saving Hassim from harm.
Yes, praise Allah.
Where's Mustafa?
At home, nursing his wound.
Satra, I hope you don't mind considering
to settle the feud with the Ismael family.
Isn't that too much to ask from us?
We are sorry for asking
but we're caught in between your family's fight.
We have families, too.
Families to protect.
We pray we won't have to protect our kin that way.
We do not will for this to happen.
Thank you.
Mom, have some water.
Seen Hassim?
No.
Hassim.
I told you not to wander alone in the forest.
You know it's dangerous, Hassim.
I won't do it again, Mom.
I promise, Mom. Please don't leave me.
You don't follow me.
Does it bring you joy to see your mother worry?
Never do this to me again, Hassim.
- But we were just playing. - It doesn't matter.
Hassim, don't ever disobey your mother.
You always need my permission.
Hassim can take care of himself.
Enough. Stop nagging him or he'll be a coward.
He should get used to being out on his own.
It's too dangerous in the forest, Dad.
Hassim, don't be stubborn.
Don't worry. He has a lot of friends out there.
You can't play outside tomorrow, Hassim.
If you keep nagging, he won't grow courage.
He needs to be tough unlike his father's family.
Those cowards!
Get inside quickly.
Close it now. Faster.
- Only Allah is worthy of worship. - We are under attack.
Muhammad is His messenger.
The three of you, keep safe.
Show yourselves, cowards!
Show yourselves!
Get out and have an equal fight.
Do not hide from us.
They won't even fight us face to face.
Mustafa, things are getting worse.
Other families will be involved if this continues.
Must we get into this conflict, too?
I am ready and will always be.
We must fight until our last breath.
We won't let them carry on this way.
Let us fight like men. Face to face, not cowards hiding in the bush.
I'm sure, we'll have revenge.
I keep my blade sharp in case we need to cut their throats.
We should get more bullets.
Check if the rifle works.
Rifle's in good condition, Dad.
Blade's even sharp enough to cut their heads off.
It's always clean.
We must regroup, find a way to keep them off our land.
We will attack them.
This is the work of a coward.
We have to gather our weapons.
Don't play with the butterfly.
That's not a good thing to do.
For it has the spirit of our ancestors.
I have something for you.
What is it?
The book in the market.
Like it?
Maybe it was time for the cow to die.
It's gotten too sick anyway.
I think so, too.
The cow will be happier without the pain.
Don’t be sad.
It looks good on you.
I need to talk with you.
Hasmullah gave me this.
We planned on building a house with these.
I hope you'll forgive us.
You and your mother.
As the man in this family, it was your brother's
my responsibility to support you.
I'm sorry that you have to support us instead.
It's nothing when I imagine the life and future we're fighting for.
Honestly, Dad, sometimes I feel so tired.
Everything shall pass.
Sooner or later. In time, this will come to an end.
I wonder when.
I keep asking that myself.
Time will come when everything falls into place.
Be careful, Hassim.
Where are we, Junail?
See!
I told you to mind your step.
Junail pushed me.
Please get the water inside my bag.
Junail, pick some leaves and get the water in my bag.
Your step, your fault.
I watched my step.
You were careless.
- Be careful, Hassim. - Junail, carry this.
It's fine. Now, get up.
We should get going.
Peace.
Peace be upon you.
I hope she's here.
Someone's around.
Upon you, peace.
Please come in.
Is Aunt Farida around?
- Is Aunt Farida around? - She's inside. Please come in.
Excuse me.
Have a seat, I'll call her.
Hassim.
Stop fiddling around and sit down.
Nice to see you here.
Peace, Auntie.
And upon you, peace.
How are you doing?
Please have a seat.
It's a surprise to see your son.
Hassim, pay respect to your Aunt.
We have coconuts and bananas.
Hassim, hand those over.
- How thoughtful! - These are for you.
The pleasure is ours.
Nusra.
Take this to the kitchen.
And make us coffee.
What brings you here?
There's something we'd like to ask.
What is it?
I'll give you a really good price.
Why are you selling these?
To buy Mustafa's medication for high blood.
Sometimes we run out, and it becomes difficult for him.
Don't get me wrong.
we know what this is really for.
I understand. I'm sorry.
Satra—don't misunderstand.
Thank you for coming to me first.
But I cannot buy your jewelry.
All I want is for us to live in peace and harmony
for this conflict to come to an end.
These things are so fragile.
Auntie, what are you doing?
Let me do that.
Leave me alone.
Can you call Hassim?
- It’s time to eat. - He was just outside, but I don't see him.
I thought you were with him.
Hassim.
Let's eat.
Hassim.
Help me find Hassim.
He should just be around.
Come with me.
Hassim.
Let's eat.
Dad, can I take the lamp?
Don't worry, he's just around playing.
Hassim.
Did you see him?
No.
- Let’s find him. - Hassim.
Young man.
Hassim.
Where are you young man?
Hassim.
Hassim, my child.
Where is my grandson? Why can't we find him?
- Where is my grandson? Why can't we find him? - Hassim.
- Khalil, help me look for him.
- Look for him over there. Khalil.
- Look for him over there, Khalil.
Hassim.
Try to look over there, Junail.
If we don't find him tonight, I won't know how I might feel.
Hassim.
Hassim, my child.
Let's go home.
What happened to you?
Hassim.
Open your eyes, your mother's here.
Prayer for the Death
Our prayer is Janaza
Our intention to offer for Allah is funeral salat.
My child, forgive me.
As you walk towards Him.
do not worry about me, just remember my love for you.
Peace and mercy of Allah be upon you all
There is no god except Allah And Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
There is no god except Allah And Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
and grandchild of ours
May his journey be safe and peaceful
May he reach the Presence of Allah,
May he intercede for his parents.
Oh Allah forgive his sins And have mercy upon him
In the Name of Allah. Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
I don't know how to put my life back together.
I will no longer wake up to my son's voice.
Did I ever neglect my husband and my son?
I apologize. I am to blame.
I neglected my grandson.
The blame is all mine. I am his mother.
I am very sorry, forgive me.
Dad, leave that to me.
How are you coping?
I don't know...
I want to leave but I want the Ismaels to bleed too.
Satra, they bleed just as much.
Shadiya lost her husband and son.
I don't know exactly how losing a husband and a son feels.
But I know how it is to live in grief.
Is Allah's anger upon me?
Is He punishing us?
Allah, is our creator.
He knows what's best for us.
I understand your grief.
But
Allah will not give us trials that we cannot bear.
I hope Allah shows me reason.
Because nothing makes sense.
I don't know anything anymore.
I understand you.
That you should ask why.
But I wonder, Satra.
I understand you are a strong woman deep down.
But the only way to accept is also deep within you.
Parents wish to be buried by their children.
Not the other way around.
As for me, I'm alone in my life now.
All that I have loved have passed.
I can only bring them back to life in memory.
Like you. I have rage flaming deep within me.
If I nurtured rage,
it would have burnt me down.
Remember that strength within.
It'll get you through.
Through Allah's will, we offer this as it seems that you need one.
You came just in time. This weapon will help us put down our enemies.
For just 120,000 pesos.
Take a closer look, Dad.
If you'll accept, I offer you my daughter's jewelry for this.
Nuryama, get Satra's jewelry.
Honestly, I'm very pleased with this rifle.
But I can only offer this set of gold.
If they're not of equal worth, I shall pay the remaining cost.
We accept.
It seems to match the worth.
I only ask for one thing in exchange, my brother.
That you join us when the government calls for an all-out war against our people.
Through Allah's will, I am with you, my dear brothers.
For the sake of jihad, the Mustafa family will give up our lives.
Thank you very much.
Allah is greater.
Through this and in His time, the land shall be ours again.
Through Allah’s will.
Stay away, you're destroying my plants.
Sorry, I could hardly pull the rope.
Secure it when you tie the rope next time.
Khalil, do you worry for your wife in Sabah?
Is fear a bad thing?
What matters is what the heart desires not what it fears.
And if my heart doesn't want to take part in this struggle?
Let's go, Dad must be looking for us.
In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
And your Lord have said, “Ask from Me and I shall answer your prayers”
Oh Allah, forgive his sins And have mercy upon him
Pardon him and have pity on him
And grant him generous prevision And make him enter.
Glorified be thy Lord, the Lord of Majesty,
And Peace on the messengers
And praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.
In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
Ya Sin
By the wise Quran
Verily, you are one of those sent as Messengers
On the straight path
A revelation of the Mighty, the Merciful
That you may warn a folk whose fathers were not warned before, so they are heedless.
Already has the word proved true, for most of them don't believe
Lo! We haye put..
I'm tired from walking, let's rest.
Sit over here.
This flower reminds me of Hassim.
I'm thinking if we should reconcile with the Ismaels.
I feel the same but I’m afraid of your father.
You're not afraid to lose him and my brothers?
Because I'm afraid to lose you
after I lost my husband
and my son, Hassim.
You're all I have left.
For us to reconcile means disobeying your father.
What do I do? I know Dad would not.
It's difficult
to be haunted by our fears.
There must be something we can do.
It will bring our family good.
What's on your mind?
I wonder if Hassim is happy where he is.
I am also pained by Hassim’s death.
His death deserves justice.
The pain will only stop if I we avenge him.
I'm not sure Hassim would want that.
I'm certain he'll be at peace if we avenge him.
Why did you bring me here?
I wanted you to have this.
What is it?
Which is more beautiful, rotten rats or this butterfly?
Where?
This butterfly.
- What if I can't choose?
- At some point, you must make a choice.
You think so?
I just wish to live life as one life should be lived.