My name is Malik.
I am now stepping into the city of Padang.
But in this occasion, I want to go to college.
It's not easy to be me in this moment.
Since people has always looked down on me.
There she is.
That's the girl who brings me fortune.
And that day, she stared back at me, too...
...as if giving me a sign of a good greeting.
Do you know...
...the reason why foreigners colonize Indonesia?
Hello?
What were you saying?
Because they just wanted to.
I'm serious.
- Me, too. - Okay.
So what do you think?
Because they need spices.
They need cloves. They need peppers. That's why they colonized Indonesia.
That's it?
Yes?
Wrong.
How is it wrong?
There's one more thing that's far more important.
- What's that? - Jengkol.
What? Why Jengkol?
That's where they're wrong!
Our teachers forgot to tell us about that.
Maybe it's just you who misheard.
Fine. How about this?
Have you ever eaten your rice with spices or mixed with coffee?
I haven't.
How about Jengkol?
Well, I've seen that.
Then that's a more valid reason.
Why did invaders colonize Indonesia?
Because they're hungry. They need to eat.
Nothing beats Jengkol, especially with spices.
It's so good.
So, the answer is Jengkol.
Really?
That's the fact.
Okay, so I win today.
You have to buy me lunch for a week.
What do you mean I lost?
Oh, right. I'm Malik.
Elsa.
Elsa Marimar.
Jengkol?
Yes, that's Elsa.
Her name indeed sounds funny, but she's pretty.
And she's going to be prettier and funnier...
...because she's going to buy me food.
Where are we going to eat?
Up to you.
Excuse me, who is the man here?
Of course that's me. But it's your treat.
So it's up to me?
That's fine.
All right.
How about eating something similar to European food?
Like rendang-flavored steak?
That sounds delicious. I'm good with that.
Of course it's good.
When you're being treated, what doesn't taste good?
All right, I'll tell you where to go.
There's a really popular cafe over there.
Okay.
I'm not eating. Just drinks for me. Cold milk. I'm on a diet.
What's the favorite menu here?
All of our steaks are favorite.
But the top favorite is rendang steak with topping.
I'll have that one, then.
With one glass of ice tea and cold milk. Thanks.
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
Why aren't you eating the steak?
Instead, you're looking at other people eating.
I was just thinking.
Is the prayer for eating steak the same as when eating rice?
Malik!
Oh, you! Just eat it!
Excuse me, may I take your plate?
- Please. - You may, miss.
Thank you, miss.
You...
...look cute when you're smiling.
- You're too late. - It's better late than never.
Not late like that.
I mean, you're not the first one to say that to me.
But I'm different.
How are you different?
You are the first girl who I called cute.
So consider yourself lucky.
Thanks, Malik.
You're the real thing.
A real glutton.
What's important is that it's halal.
Let me tell you something, I'm starving right now.
Since when was winning a bet considered halal?
What? Are you mad at me?
Fine. I won't pay for your food.
Drink this.
Give me.
Who knows? We might find one of our freshmen inside.
- We can do follow-up hazing. - Okay.
Where's the bathroom?
Over there.
All right. Wait here, okay?
No one's here. Let's go.
Elsa?
Â­Liandra.
Come.
What is it?
I still didn't expect that we'd be in the same campus.
Yeah.
You weren't in the orientation, were you?
Yes. I had a fever, so I didn't do the orientation.
That's why I didn't see you.
But you should participate next year, okay?
Okay.
Oh no.
Don't tell me Elsa hasn't paid the bill.
Do I have to do the dishes?
Excuse me. Can I help you?
I'm fine.
Okay. Say hi to your mom from me.
See you.
Why are you looking so pale?
Pale? No, I'm not pale.
Where were you?
I was buying napkins from a nearby stand.
How's your stomach? Feels better now?
I'm okay. I just ate too much like usual.
That's why you shouldn't eat too much.
Let's go back to campus. Excuse me?
Back to campus?
Thank you.
Did you forget?
We have an Introduction to General Linguistic class.
Oh, yeah. I forgot.
My luck continued.
From winning a simple quiz, I could get to know Elsa.
But I read somewhere that the guarantee to success isn't talent.
But hard work is.
Sadly, life is not that simple, Malik.
You can't just rely on your talent.
I've always wanted to be a teacher. But that's a sad story.
Especially these days. College fees are expensive.
Living expenses keeps getting higher.
A nation can collapse when its teachers aren't living in prosperity.
Because they can't educate their future generation properly. Right?
But I'm still going to be a teacher.
- One day, whatever it takes. - That Minang proverb is correct.
"We have to live smart in foreign land."
You have my support.
So what do you want to be?
Well, I want to achieve success, make my parents happy, and...
Are you from Padang?
Yeah, but my family lived somewhere else for a long time.
We just moved a year ago from Medan.
My family business thrived here and then we stayed here.
So I continued my studies here.
How about you?
I'm from West Pasaman.
I moved here and stay in a boarding house.
Alone? No relatives?
I'm a single child.
Well, I have a brother. But he's in a boarding school.
Really? So you rarely meet him, then?
Once in a while.
Do you think you're going to like going to college here?
I don't know. It's only been a day.
I bet you'll like it.
Why so?
Why are you so sure about it?
Because I'm here!
Malik! You're too confident, you know that?
- You don't have to be ashamed. - Ashamed? I'm not.
- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.
Lubis.
How's your first day in college?
My professor said I can work anywhere when I graduate.
And I will have a cupboard full of salary.
Sounds like a legislative candidate. Too many promises.
You can't say that about your professor.
Maybe they were just trying to motivate you.
At least they teach you something.
Oh my gosh, don't be serious, man.
Shut up!
Here's some rice for you.
This is mine.
You're so nice, Lubis.
It's just rice.
It's nothing compared to your passion that you spread to me.
I admire you, not having a problem living a tough life.
I have no other choice, Lubis.
If I wasn't like this...
...I wouldn't get to where I am today.
My mother passed away when I was little.
I lived only with my father in West Pasaman.
My family is an unfortunate one.
Malik.
I don't have any problems if you really want to go to college.
But you have to work hard to pay for it.
I don't have enough money for that.
And I don't want to see you following in my footsteps.
I know, Dad.
I will work hard for my college money.
I will make both you and Mom proud.
So people will stop talking bad about us, Dad.
I know, Son.
Malik. Stop dreaming about college.
Poor people like us just have to worry...
...about working for money.
College is a waste of money.
Just go and help your father.
You don't have any money...
...how can you think of college?
You can't just study for a month or two...
...and then drop out.
Stop acting like you have money.
- Excuse me, ma'am. - Hi, Malik.
- Thank you, Malik. - You're welcome, ma'am.
- Hi, Malik. - Hi, Mr. Ali.
How's your college?
Thank God, I'm doing great so far.
So, have you found a pretty woman for your father?
Not yet. I still even haven't found one for me.
You suck. You're wasting your handsome face...
...if you can't get a girl.
I'm here to collect.
Listen.
Even though I look like this, I used to have seven girls.
Six of them rejected me and one is dead.
Dead?
Dead curious for holding her feelings for me.
Malik.
Your face is too cute...
...to be around vegetables like this.
Don't you want to be a celebrity?
- I don't mind. - I'm not asking you, I asked Malik.
I can't help it.
Because when I'm standing next to a handsome guy, I feel handsome too.
Let's go.
- Thank you, ma'am. - Yes, Malik.
You don't have a morning class?
I do have one.
You do?
If you have class, then go and get ready.
Stop hanging around here.
You've been working since last week.
- Thank you, sir. - Of course.
- I'll be going now. - Okay.
- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.
Hi, Malik.
- Hey, have you had breakfast? - No. Why?
Someone already bought you breakfast?
No, I was just asking.
We won't make it right now anyway.
Our philosophy professor is coming soon.
Hey, you, young man.
- Me, sir? - What's your name?
- Malik. - Malik, return to where you were.
Now.
You have to be responsible for your actions.
Responsible for what?
How dare you leave a girl alone?
Before I entered the class, you were here, am I right?
After I entered the room, you left.
You should've stayed for her here.
Whatever the challenges you face.
So what should I do, then?
She is your girlfriend, right?
Not yet, sir.
Fine.
All right.
Let's start the class.
Miss!
Yes, ma'am?
Please tell Elsa, her father and I will return next week.
Help her with anything she needs.
Call me if something happens, okay?
Yes, ma'am.
- Honey, let's go. - Coming.
Mr. Anto, where's Mr. Benny?
Mr. Benny is taking the other car to the garage.
Tell Mr. Benny if Elsa needs to use the car,...
...she can take the other one.
- Yes, ma'am. - Mr. Anto, can you help me with this?
Let's go.
- Sit down. - I'm so tired.
What do you think about hazing the freshmen, huh? Exciting, right?
Of course. We can rule there, guys.
But do you guys still remember that one freshman with attitude?
- Which one? - That one.
That guy who fell asleep in Student Organization introduction.
When I woke him up, he looked annoyed.
The white skinned guy that looks like a foreigner?
- That's the one. - Right.
I think his name is Malik.
- Malik. - Yeah, Malik.
- I know that guy. - You know him, Andra?
- Not really. - Whatever.
You guys can relax. I'll see which class he goes to.
We can bash him altogether when I found him.
Awesome.
But you're coming with us, right, Andra?
But only him, okay?
- What do you mean? - Well...
...if he's with his friends, we can just leave them alone.
That's easy.
Hey, I have to go.
- See you. - You're no fun.
I'll have your change of 2,000 rupiah later, okay?
- Okay, thanks. - You're welcome.
I'll get your change later.
Don't bother about it. Consider it as a charity.
- Enjoy your meal. - You, too.
Where do you think we should go after this?
Don't worry. I will take you to a place that you're going to like.
Malik, let's go now.
You can't wait to go?
Let's go.
Where is she?
We're here.
Let's go.
Malik!
I can't cross the street!
Oh, come on, you spoiled kid.
Well, where's your responsibility? You can't just leave me here.
Don't have that expression on your face. You look scary.
I'm mad at you.
Well, you didn't tell me.
Tell me that you can't cross the street.
No! I want to go home!
Why are you being dramatic?
Because you're annoying!
Can't you be more sensitive as a man? You have to take care of me.
I did take care of you. I took care of you as a friend.
I'm not your boyfriend.
If I was your boyfriend, I would've held your hand already.
Well, you have a point.
Weirdo.
You, too, weirdo!
That's why we click together.
Did you bring a switch in your bag?
So that we can click.
Stop laughing.
Help me cross the street.
All right.
Just to cross the street. I'll let go when we get there. Okay?
Come on.
Oh, no. Where is Elsa? She hasn't answered her phone.
Maybe she's asleep.
- Or maybe I should call Â­Liandra. - Yes, try calling him.
Why are you still holding my hand?
Sorry, I forgot. Because it's too nice.
You can let go now.
Are you sure?
- Cheap moves! - Spoiled kid!
Still better than a rebellious kid.
Yes?
Hello. Peace be upon you, Liandra.
Yes, this is Elsa's mom.
Can you go to her place?
Sure. Is there something you need?
I want to ask for your help to bring my files that are in the living room.
What files?
When you arrived there, just tell Bibi that I asked you to get the files...
...in the living room that your mom has to sign this afternoon.
I will call Bibi. Okay?
Okay. I'll go there.
But I don't have a girlfriend.
And there's one thing you should know.
What is it?
I never brought a girl to this place before.
This is also my first time.
So you bring other girls to another beach?
Sadly, all my friends are boys.
So, if you bring a female friend here,...
...you don't look at her as a friend?
That's a good one.
But it's not like that.
I was just kidding.
I don't mind if you're serious.
If I'm serious, that means you win a lot.
I'm thirsty.
Want to drink some coconuts?
Sounds good.
Hold my hand.
Don't be spoiled.
Here's your coconuts.
Thank you.
- Enjoy. - Thank you.
Listen to me...
You guys together? Can I have 2,000 rupiah for cigarettes?
- I don't have any. - You don't?
If you don't have it, then give me your girl.
- You bastard. - Malik!
Malik, stop!
Malik!
Malik, stop it. Let it go. Come on.
- You bastard. - Malik, stop!
Let's go!
I didn't have a choice.
I don't like guys who treat women like that.
Especially to you.
We're here.
You live here?
Yeah, over there.
- Alone? - No.
I live with my friend. His name's Lubis. I'll introduce you to him.
- Okay, see you tomorrow, then. - Okay.
I hope you won't fight anymore.
Yeah, I promise.
Be careful, Elsa.
- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.
It's the owner of the building.
You went home this late?
Yes, sir.
How was your day at campus today?
- Thank God, it was great. - I'm happy for you.
Excuse me, I have to take a bath, sir. I am a bit smelly.
- Don't forget to pray after that. - All right, sir.
- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.
It's amazing you just went home this late.
I suspect you're using some kind of black magic.
You even have a pretty girl to take you home.
You're supposed to take her home, not the other way around.
If something happens to her on the road, you will be charged.
See? It's raining outside.
Poor girl, she must be drenched.
- Elsa? - Liandra?
No, you don't have to. I'm going straight inside.
What are you doing here?
Your mom left her files. She needs it to be delivered tomorrow.
Sorry for bothering you. Let me take care of that.
No, just get some rest. I don't want you to catch a cold.
- Thank you so much. - Anytime.
I'll be leaving now.
Don't forget the documents.
- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.
Take care!
Thank you, miss.
I've prepared the hot water for you.
You don't look so well.
No, I'm all right. Just got rained on a bit yesterday.
See? Even your voice sounds different.
I already took some medicine.
How about you?
Does your back still hurt?
I'm okay. Just a small bruise.
We've been looking for you since yesterday.
You want to do this here or should we take it outside?
Hey! Answer him! You want to do it here or outside?
He just stays silent.
Malik, let's go.
Let's go.
Hey! You coward!
Why did you stop me?
If I didn't stop you, you would have a problem with the campus.
You're from another place. Think about your parents.
Don't think about making any trouble.
Fine, where are we going, now?
To a beach that we haven't been to before.
Malik, where are we?
The beach.
I know that it's the beach.
But why there are so many people dating here?
Because they love each other?
Of course. I know people date because they love each other.
I mean, what kind of beach is this?
Love Beach.
This place is actually called Love Beach, Elsa.
Maybe because a lot of people go on dates here.
Why do people have to date?
Look at that. They're being intimate.
Because people need attention.
Humans are social beings.
There are some spoiled social beings. That's why they're dating.
What does being spoiled and dating have to do with each other?
Have you ever acted spoiled to a guy who you weren't dating?
Of course I haven't.
Well, a spoiled person is always hungry for attention.
They get upset when they don't get enough attention.
They're angry when they're out of touch even for a bit.
Being single is better. We can be free.
Still better than you.
Just admit you don't want to date someone...
...because you don't have any money for dating.
You're afraid you'll run out of money, right?
I don't have any money to spend on dating.
But I have confidence that enabled me to make money.
You're working?
I work odd jobs at the market.
I didn't come from a well-off family.
That's why I have to work hard for myself.
My father is only a small peddler.
And that's why I have to be successful with hard work.
Not just dating to seek any status.
Sometimes...
...we just have to sacrifice our times in having fun.
To achieve our dreams.
Keep moving forward, not turning back!
It's no turning back!
That's what I meant.
That's more like it. Show some spirit. So you can spread that spirit to me.
Can I spread my feelings to you?
Nope!
Wait!
Elsa, look, there's a plane.
Ever since I was a little kid, I always dreamed of riding a plane.
So whenever I'm here, my dream feels a bit closer.
Plane, give me some money!
Malik, what are you doing?
- Hurry, ask for money! - I don't want to do it.
- Come on, ask for money! - I don't want to!
There's the plane! Hey, plane! Give me some money!
Plane, give me some money!
- Hey! Where did you get my script? - Hey, Malik!
I haven't finished reading it. You can't do that.
I'm the one who should say that.
Where did you get my script?
Answer me. Where did you get this?
I found it on the bookshelf. I read it. It's really good, and I like it.
You're angry because I read this script?
That's not it, Lubis.
I'm your friend, so I don't see why I can't read it.
You know I read theories as thick as your sins every day.
I need entertainment.
Malik, you just returned from hanging out with that pretty girl?
You know nothing.
Come on.
I can see it from your face.
Malik, she has to know who you really are.
She already knows, Lubis.
Really?
She didn't call the police?
He's mad.
Which stand are you taking these to?
Elsa?
What are you doing here?
Helping you.
How did you know I was here?
From Lubis.
You don't mind if I help you, right?
No, you'll get dirty. It smells bad here.
I'm okay with that.
- Just let me do it, okay? - I'm fine.
No, please, don't.
You don't appreciate me coming here?
It's not like that, Elsa...
Then let me help you.
Take this one. It's light.
- Okay, I'll bring two. - Just take one.
Malik, it's okay. Let me help you. Okay? Let's go.
Ma'am. Excuse me.
You took a while to deliver the goods, Malik.
Sorry, ma'am. Give it to me.
- I'll put this one here. - Thank you, Malik.
Oh my gosh, Malik brought his girlfriend.
Who is she, Malik?
She's so pretty.
When are you going to marry her?
She's my friend, Elsa.
I don't believe you.
Here's your money, Malik.
Thank you.
Malik. I'm thirsty.
Wait a minute.
- Can I have two sweet tea, please? - Sure.
Tired?
Yeah, my feet are killing me.
You might have symptoms of typhus if I have more load.
Thank you.
Sure.
By the way, I learned something...
...about how hard it is to make money.
No wonder you asked for that 2,000 rupiah change at the cafeteria.
Oh right, we have a class today.
- Yeah. - I'd better go home.
I can't go to campus all sweaty like this.
All right.
Thank you, miss.
- Elsa? - Mom?
When did you get back?
Just this morning. Where have you been? You look messy.
I just finished working out.
Do you have class, today?
I do. I'm going inside, okay?
Wait, Elsa.
I see lately you're always coming home late.
That's not good if you keep doing it, you know?
I know, Mom. I need to take a bath.
What is the theme of the upcoming seminar?
We're going to discuss about creatively based curriculum development.
This is to push the students to be more creative.
Guys, our General Logistic professor is absent today.
Let's go!
Malik, since the professor is absent,...
...how about if we go somewhere?
- Where are we going? - Anywhere fun.
That doesn't answer my question.
Then, anywhere that is fun for you.
Okay, but don't complain if it isn't just one place.
Okay.
I completely agree with that.
Because students now need...
...to push themselves to be more creative and innovative.
Why are you not in class? Is something wrong?
The professor is absent.
- Who's your professor today? - Mr. Desko.
Yes, I assigned him to replace me in another district.
Please don't do it often.
That's amazing.
How could you say that to our rector?
Well, I'm not wrong, am I?
I paid a lot of money just for the professor to not show up in class?
Malik!
Rock-paper-scissors.
I win!
- No, it's my turn! - You can't do that. You lost.
No, you can't.
We'll take turns. Stay there.
Careful.
Gesika Band Festival - Tonight
- Thank you. - Thanks.
Malik, do you know The Kura-Kura?
I know.
How about Rizal Putra?
I listen to his songs.
I've never watched them live.
I want to see them.
Where?
At campus.
You want to go? I really want to see them.
They're playing there tonight.
Aren't you tired?
Well, I am. But I've never seen them live.
Do you want to go? Please?
Okay, let's go.
There's too many people.
Let's get in there.
Elsa, wait!
Excuse me.
- Elsa, slow down! - Excuse me.
Still straight down this road?
Stop here, Malik.
You can drop me off here.
Why don't I take you to your home?
It's all right, I can go alone from here.
Where is your home exactly?
Turn left, go straight, and then inside an alley.
You will know someday. But not now.
You can go home from here by yourself, right?
I can.
Have a good night rest, Elsa.
Have a good night rest too, Malik.
- Bye. - Bye.
Elsa.
Thank you for today.
Thanks for today, too.
Thanks, miss.
Elsa, I heard you went home late a lot recently.
You're my only daughter.
Me and your mom are just worried if anything happens to you...
...if you keep coming home late at night.
Is Malik your friend?
Answer me! Jawab!
Honey.
Yes, Mom.
What kind of man...
...takes a girl out until late at night?
Remember, you're a Minang girl.
I don't like that, Elsa.
Starting from now...
...I want you to stay away from him.
You understand?
I'm sorry, mom.
Your apology is pointless.
If you just keep lying to us.
Dear, calm down. Remember God.
Maybe Elsa had to come home late...
...because she's doing something with her friends.
I don't think she would do something bad.
Remember, Elsa.
If you come home late again,...
...I will have Mr. Anto drive you to campus and back home.
You understand?
What's the matter?
You look so glum since class today.
You feel anemic?
No.
Or you need attention?
You can choose what kind of attention package you want.
The cheap one is I'll say good morning, good afternoon, and good night in a day.
But if you want to add "babe", the price is different.
Can we still eat together tomorrow?
So that's why you look gloomy.
Actually, this is the last day you'll be buying me lunch.
So you're just going out with me because I treat you?
It's not like that. That would be really mean of me.
There's no girl that wants to go out with a guy...
...if she knew he just after her money.
Please, I'm not like any other girl you knew.
I don't like that.
Elsa, I didn't mean it like that.
I know, this is the last day you will be treating me.
But we can still go out together, eat together, right?
Come with me.
I want to take you somewhere so you won't be upset anymore.
Come on.
This is the second time.
- What? - If you want to ask...
...how many times I've been here.
Who did you go with on your first time?
With Lubis.
You know, you're so sad. You always went to a beach with a guy.
But I'm not sad anymore, because now you're with me.
And since this is your first time coming here...
...if you ever come here again, you will remember me.
Malik?
Just tell me if you're hungry.
Don't give me that weird signal like a teenage kid.
Just because this is my last day to buy you lunch.
Can we have a plate of satay, please?
Look, there's a lot of apes here.
Right.
She's beautiful.
Yeah.
But...
...you're a lot prettier than her.
Are you saying I'm an ape?
No, but listen.
If I put a wig on that ape,...
...and then I look at you, then you two will look alike!
What are you saying? I'm still upset.
Still?
- Here's your satay. - Right.
Thank you.
- I'm going to eat. - Enjoy your meal.
Thank you.
- Thank you, Elsa. - You're welcome, Malik.
What are you writing?
I'm writing my wish.
I wish one day I can take you to fly on an airplane.
Are you sure?
- Do you want to help me? - Help you with what?
Help me make my wishes come true.
You can also make your wish come true. But there's a catch.
You have to give your picture to me.
Why?
Nothing, it's just a catch.
Okay.
Come with me.
Why are we stopping?
What are you doing?
Write your wishes here.
- For what? - Just write it down.
- And then? - You rip it out.
And make a plane out of it.
These planes will fly our wishes, Elsa.
What are you wishing for?
My wish...
I still have the same wish.
But I added another one.
I wish you won't fight anymore.
And the other one is a secret!
You're not allowed to know.
Don't forget to say "amen".
Let's fly the planes, Elsa.
Let our dreams fly!
Thank you.
Do you like the sunset?
I love it. How about you?
It's okay for me.
What's more important for me is the person I enjoy the sunset with.
Because the sunset is temporary.
Okay, Mr. Romantic.
I'm not that kind of person.
And you seem to not be poetic either. Let alone romantic.
So why do you like the sunset?
Because...
No reason, I just like it.
- I like it, too. - What do you like?
I like seeing you happy.
Your smile makes me happy, Elsa.
Come on.
Thank you.
Say hello to Mr. Ali from me.
Okay, Malik. I'll tell Mr. Ali.
- Peace be upon you. - Thanks.
Hey, I have to go home earlier today.
That's rare. So you can sleep early and continue this in your dreams?
It's not always about you.
You don't have to play hard to get.
Hey, I'm not a woman if I'm not playing hard to get.
It's useless for you to play hard to get.
Because I have a radar that can understand what a girl wants.
Even if they don't say it.
That's great, then. That means you're a sensitive man.
But if you have that "radar", why are you still single?
My radar has been active since my first day in college.
Are you a human or a scanner?
I can be both for you.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Be careful. Avoid speeding, okay?
You're the one who likes speeding. You don't even have a license.
You're not stopping by first?
This is my friend, Lubis.
Hi, Lubis. We finally meet.
I want to ask you something.
Did you realize when you first met me?
I was also confused.
How can you like Malik?
Don't tell me you're under the influence of black magic.
Watch your mouth.
I'm just kidding.
Elsa is so pretty!
- Not at all, but thanks. - You're welcome.
Sorry I can't stop by at your place. So see you again.
- I'm leaving now. - Okay.
Drive safely.
- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.
You're awesome, Malik.
What's so awesome? Watch what you're saying next time.
I was just kidding. Oh, yeah.
Mr. Ali called earlier.
He wanted you to clean up his boat.
- Really? - Yeah.
He said he wants to give you a bonus.
Because it's been a while since he saw you.
Thank God.
Malik!
Mr. Ali.
How are you?
I'm fine, thanks.
How's college? Is it going great?
Everything is good.
Have you found yourself a girlfriend to be your future wife?
Oh, come on.
I used to have a girl, too.
One day I was coming to her house.
Right when I arrived at the door,...
...her mother slammed the door right really loudly.
I was really shocked! And then she yelled from inside.
"I am looking for a son in-law, not a coolie!"
That really broke my heart.
That sounds scary.
But don't let our past hold your future back.
We can be sad, that just means we still have a heart.
But we have to stay strong.
The world is tough. We have to be strong to face it.
Just take a lesson from it. That's how a real man does it.
You're right.
How's your girlfriend, Elsa, doing?
She's not my girlfriend.
We're not in the same league.
I'm just happy I can get close to her. I guess it's enough for me.
That's not a problem.
All you have to do is tell her that you love her.
Don't be a failure like me.
Even if you fail, at least you've tried your best.
Here's your payment. Ini bayaranmu.
Thank you so much, Mr. Ali.
Use it well. Don't forget about your dad back home, okay?
Yes, of course.
All right, I'm going to head back.
- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.
Malik!
- Yes? - You have a guest.
I'm Â­Liandra, your senior at campus.
- Is there something you need? - I came here...
...to deliver a message from Elsa's mother.
She said you should stay away from Elsa.
Ever since she met you, she's been coming home late at night.
And her mother doesn't like that.
Which stand are you taking these to?
Elsa, what are you doing here?
You're supposed to take her home, not the other way around.
Yesterday when she returned home, drenched in rain,...
...she needed a full check-up, because her condition dropped.
That's all I have to say. I hope you understand.
This is all for her sake.
One more thing.
Quit your attitude at the campus.
I've been holding off my friends so they won't touch you.
You want to know why?
Because of Elsa. Remember that.
I hope you won't fight anymore.
Yeah, I promise.
Who was that?
I've never seen you like this before.
There are two major figures in philosophy.
First, Plato. Second, Aristoteles.
Today, we will get to know these two figures.
Okay, so Plato and Aristoteles...
Come in.
Why are you late?
Because I wasn't punctual, sir.
I have been teaching for decades.
And this is my first time hearing that kind of answer.
All right. That is an honest answer. Sit down.
Let us continue.
The basic of Plato's studies...
...is knowledge to reach the primary kind of knowledge.
And then Aristoteles. Knowledge that follows the truth...
Malik! Want to have lunch? It's my treat.
Malik?
I can't. I have extra work.
Bye, Elsa.
What's wrong with you?
Thank you, ma'am.
Hey, Malik!
This kid is looking for trouble!
Quit your attitude!
Come on, bring it here!
Guys, Malik is fighting at the cafeteria.
- Who? - Malik.
Malik?
Come on! Ayo!
Malik!
Elsa! Where are you going?
Malik, stop fighting!
Let me go!
Calm down. You have to calm down, Elsa.
- Hello, Elsa? - Hello?
Your father is having a relapse. You have to go to the hospital now.
You can go back to campus.
It's okay. It's not every day I get to be with you.
Sorry, Dad.
Why are you apologizing?
I made you and mom worried.
So bad that your high blood pressure had a relapse.
Elsa, sit down. I want to talk.
Yes, Dad.
Elsa, just so you know, your mom loves you very much.
She just wants you to study properly, to be a successful person.
You can make friends with anyone, as long as there's boundaries.
You're my only daughter.
Yes, Dad.
I'm sorry.
I just hope that if you have time, please visit your brother, Chandra.
He must really miss you.
Yes, Dad.
Chandra, stop! Chandra!
Chandra, stop!
Chandra!
- Lubis! - Yes?
What is this?
Have you read it?
I said, what is this?
Sorry. I sent your script for a competition.
But turns out you won!
Malik, your life is tough.
Maybe this is God's plan to change your life.
I mean well. Please don't be mad at me.
How can I be mad?
You helped me this far.
This is my dream, Lubis.
Take it. Do not waste this chance.
I have to go home. I have to let my father know about this.
Right.
All products are too expensive now. Sekarang ini bahan-bahan serba mahal.
- Ma'am? - Yes.
Sorry, have you seen Malik today?
I haven't seen him.
All right, thank you, ma'am.
- Ma'am? - Yes?
Sorry, have you seen Malik in the market today?
I haven't seen him around today.
- All right, thank you. - Yes.
Sorry, I have to quickly deliver these.
Malik.
Where's your future wife?
Where is she?
Excuse me, sir?
Do you know where Elsa lives?
Are you Malik?
- Yes, sir. - Elsa's father had a relapse yesterday.
And he has to be treated at the hospital.
- Thank you for the information. - You're welcome.
- Excuse me. - Okay.
Peace be upon you.
Elsa.
- Lubis. - Yes?
I want to ask if Malik is here.
He's back at his hometown.
- Thank you, Lubis. - Anytime.
- Can I ask another question? - Of course.
Can you let me know when he is back?
Sure, I will let you know.
- Sorry for troubling you. - It's all right.
Excuse me.
Peace be upon you. Dad?
Peace be upon you too.
- Dad? - Malik? You're home, Son.
I really missed you.
Come in.
- You got a scholarship? - Thank God, I did.
It's time for dawn prayer.
Come, let's pray together.
Okay.
God is the greatest. Allah Mahabesar.
Ready to go to the Netherlands?
I'm ready.
Wait a minute.
Rizal.
I am your biggest fan.
Can I have something from you as a memento?
A memento?
A guitar pick maybe?
That would be great.
- Here you go. - Thank you so much.
Anytime.
When did you arrive?
Hi, Lubis. This afternoon at twelve.
It's not usual I see you coming home at this time.
- Where have you been? - I just got back from campus.
I'm starting my activities today.
Oh, yeah. Some immigration officers called this afternoon.
They said they want to deliver your passport tomorrow morning.
I wonder how did you get it so fast. Did you use some black magic?
My visa is taken care of by the publishers.
So they can take care of it quickly.
Have you met them? How are they?
I thought they would be very formal.
But they're actually very fun people.
Right.
I talked about writing a novel.
- And suddenly... - What?
Go inside and see what's on the bench.
I wonder what it is. Let me check it out.
Pizza!
You're treating me?
- Of course. - This is cool. You're awesome.
Can I try this?
Just eat it.
I rarely eat food like this.
This is awesome.
Thank you, sir.
Take care. Study well and never forget to pray.
Yes, sir.
- You take him there, okay, Lubis? - Yes, sir.
- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.
Let's go.
Lubis, thank you for your help all this time.
I'm very grateful to have you as a friend.
Well, I'm not.
Oh, so it's like that? How about I never come back here again?
I'm kidding. Just remember to stay in touch with me.
Right.
Oh, right.
What is it?
Please give this to Elsa.
If you meet her.
Sure, I will give this to her if I meet her.
I'm going now.
Elsa, come here.
- Wait a minute. - Okay.
Finally we meet. I have news for you.
- About Malik? - Yes.
His plane is leaving tonight at eight.
He has something for you.
Here you go.
Thanks, but... Malik has a flight?
Yeah, I forgot to tell you that Malik is leaving for Amsterdam tonight.
- Amsterdam? - Yes.
I wish one day I can take you to fly on an airplane.
Are you sure?
I won't be here today if I wasn't sure.
Let's fly our plane!
I don't like that, Elsa.
Starting from now...
...I want you to stay away from him.
You understand?
Malik! Want to have lunch?
I can't.
My name is Malik.
Elsa.
I want to achieve success,...
...make my parents happy, and treat you back.
I've always wanted to be a teacher.
A nation can collapse when its teachers aren't living in prosperity.
Because they can't educate their future generation properly.
Thank you for the life lesson.
Thank you for being a part of my journey to achieve my dreams.
Elsa, sorry I haven't had the time to see you.
And I'm sorry for all my mistakes.
I am leaving for Amsterdam for a scholarship program.
I promise I will come back.
Because I have to keep my promise to treat you and take you on a plane.
I will love every sunset in Amsterdam and I will be expecting it every day.
Because that way, I can feel you closer to me.
I will always miss you, Elsa.
Padang and Amsterdam only seem far because we're missing each other.
Beyond that, everything is not so different.
In this city or that city, my heart is always for you.
Wait for me to come back. - Malik