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1 00:01:14,040 00:01:15,553 Why are you crying? Why are you crying?
2 00:01:16,640 00:01:20,679 Is it because your sister-in-law is coming to take you back? Is it because your sister-in-law is coming to take you back?
3 00:01:25,360 00:01:27,476 Don't you want to go home? Don't you want to go home?
4 00:01:27,880 00:01:30,314 - I just don't want to be with them - Why not? - I just don't want to be with them - Why not?
5 00:01:30,880 00:01:32,438 What's wrong with them? What's wrong with them?
6 00:01:34,600 00:01:38,593 This is a temporary place. We're only here to sort out the girls' problems This is a temporary place. We're only here to sort out the girls' problems
7 00:01:38,920 00:01:42,356 I know it's difficult to put up with restrictions at home... I know it's difficult to put up with restrictions at home...
8 00:01:42,440 00:01:46,399 ...but if you're a sensible girl, you'll get on with your family ...but if you're a sensible girl, you'll get on with your family
9 00:01:46,680 00:01:49,911 - Nobody could get on with my family - Everybody says that - Nobody could get on with my family - Everybody says that
10 00:01:50,000 00:01:53,470 I know, I met your mum - perhaps I couldn't get on with her either I know, I met your mum - perhaps I couldn't get on with her either
11 00:01:53,600 00:01:55,955 but what's the alternative? but what's the alternative?
12 00:01:56,200 00:02:00,273 Running away? Waiting for strangers to help you out? Running away? Waiting for strangers to help you out?
13 00:02:00,600 00:02:04,479 Nobody can help you better than your own family Nobody can help you better than your own family
14 00:02:04,640 00:02:09,031 It's alright for you, you don't have to stay at home all day It's alright for you, you don't have to stay at home all day
15 00:02:09,240 00:02:13,392 You're free to do what you like, you can't understand us You're free to do what you like, you can't understand us
16 00:02:13,560 00:02:14,834 Why don't you sit down? Why don't you sit down?
17 00:02:22,480 00:02:25,756 You won't solve anything by running away You won't solve anything by running away
18 00:02:28,760 00:02:30,671 Where would you go? Where would you go?
19 00:02:31,280 00:02:34,875 Look, all men are wolves Look, all men are wolves
20 00:02:35,160 00:02:40,314 What do you think they're after with a pretty young girl like you? What do you think they're after with a pretty young girl like you?
21 00:02:41,600 00:02:44,672 Your mother's only strict with you because she cares Your mother's only strict with you because she cares
22 00:02:44,760 00:02:46,637 Damn her and her caring Damn her and her caring
23 00:02:46,720 00:02:49,553 She doesn't want you to be ruined in this society She doesn't want you to be ruined in this society
24 00:02:50,320 00:02:54,359 Women like her just get pregnant, they don't care about the children Women like her just get pregnant, they don't care about the children
25 00:02:54,440 00:02:56,556 They should be ashamed! They should be ashamed!
26 00:03:21,960 00:03:26,192 Monireh, I miss my mum so much Monireh, I miss my mum so much
27 00:03:28,720 00:03:33,191 I don't know why I keep telling everyone that I miss my mum I don't know why I keep telling everyone that I miss my mum
28 00:03:34,120 00:03:36,839 I don't think she loves me I don't think she loves me
29 00:03:37,520 00:03:40,432 How can a mother not love her daughter? How can a mother not love her daughter?
30 00:03:41,560 00:03:42,788 It happens It happens
31 00:03:44,360 00:03:46,032 I've never heard of such a thing I've never heard of such a thing
32 00:03:50,320 00:03:54,279 I can't wait to see my mum, I keep thinking of her... I can't wait to see my mum, I keep thinking of her...
33 00:03:56,800 00:03:59,837 I'm always thinking of her and of my brother I'm always thinking of her and of my brother
34 00:04:00,000 00:04:02,560 I had a dream... I had a dream...
35 00:04:02,640 00:04:06,633 I don't remember when, last night or the night before... I don't remember when, last night or the night before...
36 00:04:09,000 00:04:12,072 I dreamt that the devil came... I dreamt that the devil came...
37 00:04:12,160 00:04:15,914 ...and said that my mum was dead and my brother was dead ...and said that my mum was dead and my brother was dead
38 00:04:16,120 00:04:19,749 I cried so much... it was the middle of the night I cried so much... it was the middle of the night
39 00:04:21,400 00:04:24,472 - Are you going to stay here? - I don't know - Are you going to stay here? - I don't know
40 00:04:26,920 00:04:29,798 I don't want to stay here and I don't want to go home I don't want to stay here and I don't want to go home
41 00:04:29,880 00:04:34,351 Where do you want to go? On to the streets? Where do you want to go? On to the streets?
42 00:04:34,440 00:04:38,638 I tell you, you won't find anywhere better than here I tell you, you won't find anywhere better than here
43 00:04:39,080 00:04:41,878 I think it's like heaven I think it's like heaven
44 00:04:42,600 00:04:45,273 Much better than home Much better than home
45 00:04:46,600 00:04:49,717 No beating, no cursing... No beating, no cursing...
46 00:04:49,840 00:04:53,230 It's so much better... in so many ways It's so much better... in so many ways
47 00:05:05,720 00:05:07,950 - What's your name? - Maryam - What's your name? - Maryam
48 00:05:08,240 00:05:10,913 Cat got your tongue? Cat got your tongue?
49 00:05:11,440 00:05:15,399 Did it get your tongue? Aren't you going to say hello? Did it get your tongue? Aren't you going to say hello?
50 00:05:15,640 00:05:17,915 - Where have you come from? - Doroud - Where have you come from? - Doroud
51 00:05:18,160 00:05:20,958 Doroud? Where's that? Do you know where it is? Doroud? Where's that? Do you know where it is?
52 00:05:23,640 00:05:26,154 One hundred and... wait... One hundred and... wait...
53 00:05:26,280 00:05:29,750 ...and two stations from Tehran - Two stations? ...and two stations from Tehran - Two stations?
54 00:05:29,840 00:05:32,195 No, one hundred and two No, one hundred and two
55 00:05:32,280 00:05:34,840 How do you know it's 102 stations? How do you know it's 102 stations?
56 00:05:34,960 00:05:37,713 The train stopped so many times The train stopped so many times
57 00:05:38,360 00:05:40,920 Tell me why you came to Tehran Tell me why you came to Tehran
58 00:05:41,600 00:05:46,674 My brother hurts me... he beats me, so I ran away from home My brother hurts me... he beats me, so I ran away from home
59 00:05:46,840 00:05:52,278 When you ran away, didn't you worry that something might happen to you? When you ran away, didn't you worry that something might happen to you?
60 00:05:55,440 00:05:57,749 - How old are you? - 12 - How old are you? - 12
61 00:05:59,680 00:06:01,796 Don't you want to go home? Don't you want to go home?
62 00:06:02,240 00:06:03,798 - No, I don't! - Why not? - No, I don't! - Why not?
63 00:06:05,080 00:06:06,593 My brother hurts me My brother hurts me
64 00:06:07,520 00:06:10,512 What if he promises not to hurt you? What if he promises not to hurt you?
65 00:06:12,160 00:06:13,673 How does he beat you? How does he beat you?
66 00:06:13,800 00:06:18,191 We have a big cable and he beats me with it We have a big cable and he beats me with it
67 00:06:18,400 00:06:20,152 A cable? Where? A cable? Where?
68 00:06:20,600 00:06:21,953 All over my body All over my body
69 00:06:22,040 00:06:25,316 If anyone hit you with such a cable... If anyone hit you with such a cable...
70 00:06:25,400 00:06:29,791 ...you'd have to stay in bed for three days and nights ...you'd have to stay in bed for three days and nights
71 00:06:29,880 00:06:32,519 I see, you wouldn't, but I would! I see, you wouldn't, but I would!
72 00:06:36,680 00:06:40,434 If he doesn't hurt me, I'll go back, but if he beats me, I won't If he doesn't hurt me, I'll go back, but if he beats me, I won't
73 00:06:40,520 00:06:41,873 If he beats you, you won't If he beats you, you won't
74 00:06:43,360 00:06:45,794 - Can I go now? - Yes, go on - Can I go now? - Yes, go on
75 00:06:51,640 00:06:53,312 Have you got parents? Have you got parents?
76 00:06:54,800 00:06:58,236 At least Maryam has a father... I don't At least Maryam has a father... I don't
77 00:07:04,840 00:07:07,035 You're more normal than me You're more normal than me
78 00:07:07,280 00:07:11,193 They only think you're crazy because you keep running away They only think you're crazy because you keep running away
79 00:07:12,160 00:07:14,993 They say I have to go to hospital... They say I have to go to hospital...
80 00:07:15,080 00:07:18,629 ...so they can find out what's wrong with me ...so they can find out what's wrong with me
81 00:07:23,600 00:07:25,511 Sometimes I lose control Sometimes I lose control
82 00:07:25,720 00:07:28,280 It's my nerves, you see It's my nerves, you see
83 00:07:29,280 00:07:33,273 I've seen lots of psychologists because I lose control I've seen lots of psychologists because I lose control
84 00:07:33,360 00:07:37,433 None of them can say what's wrong with me None of them can say what's wrong with me
85 00:07:37,760 00:07:40,797 I'm going to see a new one I'm going to see a new one
86 00:07:41,800 00:07:43,916 I'll see what he says I'll see what he says
87 00:07:44,920 00:07:48,549 - Do you get bored at home? - Yes, terribly - Do you get bored at home? - Yes, terribly
88 00:07:48,880 00:07:54,432 They won't let me go out because I've run away so many times They won't let me go out because I've run away so many times
89 00:07:56,280 00:07:59,272 - How many times? - Maybe 20 or 30 times - How many times? - Maybe 20 or 30 times
90 00:08:13,000 00:08:16,709 Don't I have any rights in life? Don't I have any rights in life?
91 00:08:18,200 00:08:21,078 I want to wear a short coat, I can't I want to wear a short coat, I can't
92 00:08:21,160 00:08:25,711 They decide exactly what I'm to wear They decide exactly what I'm to wear
93 00:08:26,320 00:08:31,872 No high heels, no short coat, no tight trousers, no short scarf No high heels, no short coat, no tight trousers, no short scarf
94 00:08:32,400 00:08:34,197 That's what they're like That's what they're like
95 00:08:34,280 00:08:38,273 They decide what I can do, what I can't do: They decide what I can do, what I can't do:
96 00:08:38,600 00:08:43,879 Eat this food, don't eat that, put on these clothes, not those Eat this food, don't eat that, put on these clothes, not those
97 00:08:44,240 00:08:47,391 At my age, I resent being constantly criticized At my age, I resent being constantly criticized
98 00:08:50,720 00:08:52,950 I don't mind them criticizing me... I don't mind them criticizing me...
99 00:08:54,880 00:08:58,031 ...but they shouldn't interfere with everything I do ...but they shouldn't interfere with everything I do
100 00:09:05,120 00:09:08,237 I want to live apart from them for a while I want to live apart from them for a while
101 00:09:12,400 00:09:14,834 But I have nowhere to go But I have nowhere to go
102 00:09:20,520 00:09:22,556 I love them very much I love them very much
103 00:09:23,240 00:09:26,118 I really don't know why I keep running away I really don't know why I keep running away
104 00:09:32,680 00:09:34,875 Was that the only reason? Was that the only reason?
105 00:09:34,960 00:09:36,313 He beat me up He beat me up
106 00:09:37,280 00:09:38,349 What with? What with?
107 00:09:38,440 00:09:41,989 With a cable, a belt, a stick... With a cable, a belt, a stick...
108 00:09:42,480 00:09:44,072 With a knife - look! With a knife - look!
109 00:09:46,280 00:09:48,191 You can see the mark You can see the mark
110 00:09:48,440 00:09:51,113 Here's another one Here's another one
111 00:09:51,360 00:09:53,351 These are all knife cuts These are all knife cuts
112 00:09:54,080 00:09:56,389 If you had been hit with that cable... If you had been hit with that cable...
113 00:09:57,160 00:09:59,674 ...you'd be in bed for three days ...you'd be in bed for three days
114 00:10:00,800 00:10:02,836 - Know what I mean? - Yes... - Know what I mean? - Yes...
115 00:10:03,480 00:10:05,596 - Did you go to school? - No - Did you go to school? - No
116 00:10:05,720 00:10:09,633 - Have you ever been to school? - No. I haven't got an ID card - Have you ever been to school? - No. I haven't got an ID card
117 00:10:33,880 00:10:37,031 She had a fever last night She had a fever last night
118 00:10:39,440 00:10:42,557 Did you tell Ms Farbod? Did you tell Ms Farbod?
119 00:10:44,480 00:10:47,119 She gave her something for the fever She gave her something for the fever
120 00:10:47,920 00:10:50,878 The girls were looking after her The girls were looking after her
121 00:10:53,800 00:10:58,590 In the middle of the night, a big man came into my room In the middle of the night, a big man came into my room
122 00:10:59,080 00:11:01,719 There was nothing I could do There was nothing I could do
123 00:11:01,800 00:11:06,112 I'm an 18-year-old girl, how could I fight a strong man? I'm an 18-year-old girl, how could I fight a strong man?
124 00:11:07,040 00:11:10,396 He did it to me several times He did it to me several times
125 00:11:11,280 00:11:14,989 When I came out, I saw my father sitting in the corner When I came out, I saw my father sitting in the corner
126 00:11:15,200 00:11:18,636 He was smoking and he was drunk He was smoking and he was drunk
127 00:11:21,760 00:11:24,069 - He showed no reaction? - No - He showed no reaction? - No
128 00:11:26,200 00:11:28,760 After this your life fell apart? After this your life fell apart?
129 00:11:29,000 00:11:32,788 My father hit me in the face, I'll never forget it My father hit me in the face, I'll never forget it
130 00:11:33,360 00:11:34,395 Why? Why?
131 00:11:39,320 00:11:44,519 He said that if I loved him I'd put up with it - my mother and sister had to He said that if I loved him I'd put up with it - my mother and sister had to
132 00:11:48,480 00:11:50,311 Your father encouraged you? Your father encouraged you?
133 00:11:55,040 00:11:57,918 My father was so into drugs My father was so into drugs
134 00:11:59,360 00:12:04,036 He'd shake my bag to see if there was any money in it He'd shake my bag to see if there was any money in it
135 00:12:04,440 00:12:08,353 He didn't care about me, his own daughter He didn't care about me, his own daughter
136 00:12:08,800 00:12:12,031 I used to tell myself "This is my father... I used to tell myself "This is my father...
137 00:12:14,280 00:12:16,475 "I have to rely on him... "I have to rely on him...
138 00:12:18,800 00:12:20,631 "He can help me" "He can help me"
139 00:12:21,760 00:12:27,232 But he didn't... instead he forced me into a life of misery and darkness But he didn't... instead he forced me into a life of misery and darkness
140 00:12:27,840 00:12:31,355 Day and night I suffered hunger, thirst... Day and night I suffered hunger, thirst...
141 00:12:31,760 00:12:34,877 No clothes, no place to stay... No clothes, no place to stay...
142 00:12:35,360 00:12:37,430 I had to put up with all this I had to put up with all this
143 00:12:38,680 00:12:42,116 I had to take all these insults... I had to take all these insults...
144 00:12:43,480 00:12:45,710 People treated me like dirt People treated me like dirt
145 00:12:45,840 00:12:50,755 Because of my father, I became an outcast Because of my father, I became an outcast
146 00:12:51,400 00:12:53,834 I suffered so much I suffered so much
147 00:12:54,560 00:12:56,437 Now I'm here... Now I'm here...
148 00:13:06,640 00:13:09,552 Yes, she'll be staying here Yes, she'll be staying here
149 00:13:09,800 00:13:13,395 I'll contact her mum and ask her to come... I'll contact her mum and ask her to come...
150 00:13:23,880 00:13:25,711 Sorry about that Sorry about that
151 00:13:33,000 00:13:36,515 So you ended up on the streets So you ended up on the streets
152 00:13:36,680 00:13:38,159 What did you do then? What did you do then?
153 00:13:38,680 00:13:40,636 I had nowhere to sleep I had nowhere to sleep
154 00:13:41,040 00:13:43,235 I had to be with a different man each night I had to be with a different man each night
155 00:13:45,480 00:13:49,155 I felt more and more desperate I felt more and more desperate
156 00:13:49,480 00:13:52,756 Once I decided to kill myself Once I decided to kill myself
157 00:13:53,520 00:13:56,353 That night my dead mother came to me in a dream That night my dead mother came to me in a dream
158 00:13:56,440 00:14:00,353 I said "Mum, I've had enough, I'll come to you tomorrow" I said "Mum, I've had enough, I'll come to you tomorrow"
159 00:14:00,880 00:14:04,031 My mum got upset. She said "Why now? It's not right My mum got upset. She said "Why now? It's not right
160 00:14:04,280 00:14:06,714 "I'll come for you when it's time" "I'll come for you when it's time"
161 00:14:07,040 00:14:10,237 She gave me two pomegranates... She gave me two pomegranates...
162 00:14:11,720 00:14:14,951 Two pomegranates in a pretty blue wrapping Two pomegranates in a pretty blue wrapping
163 00:14:15,400 00:14:16,879 I woke up... I woke up...
164 00:14:17,600 00:14:21,036 ...and I knew my mother loved me. She was the love of my life ...and I knew my mother loved me. She was the love of my life
165 00:15:03,520 00:15:06,796 I've come to tell you I've had enough of being here I've come to tell you I've had enough of being here
166 00:15:08,560 00:15:11,677 - You want me to send you home? - Yes - You want me to send you home? - Yes
167 00:15:12,520 00:15:15,557 I can't stand Elnaz I can't stand Elnaz
168 00:15:15,720 00:15:18,792 I told you living here would be like this, didn't I? I told you living here would be like this, didn't I?
169 00:15:20,160 00:15:22,879 Wherever you go, there'll be kids like Elnaz Wherever you go, there'll be kids like Elnaz
170 00:15:24,000 00:15:26,878 There are bullies everywhere There are bullies everywhere
171 00:15:27,040 00:15:30,430 Wherever I go with Elnaz, even if it's just as far as the door... Wherever I go with Elnaz, even if it's just as far as the door...
172 00:15:30,880 00:15:35,032 ...she never says anything sensible, she talks rubbish to me ...she never says anything sensible, she talks rubbish to me
173 00:15:35,120 00:15:38,430 When we were in the mosque, she said: When we were in the mosque, she said:
174 00:15:38,800 00:15:43,351 "You can't come with us tomorrow, you don't know how to pray properly" "You can't come with us tomorrow, you don't know how to pray properly"
175 00:15:43,600 00:15:46,194 This happens everywhere with kids This happens everywhere with kids
176 00:15:49,080 00:15:52,629 My brother beats me, but he doesn't say the things Elnaz says to me My brother beats me, but he doesn't say the things Elnaz says to me
177 00:15:54,000 00:15:58,278 She shamed me in front of everybody at the mosque She shamed me in front of everybody at the mosque
178 00:15:58,840 00:16:01,673 You'd rather put up with your brother You'd rather put up with your brother
179 00:16:01,800 00:16:04,872 I can't stand Elnaz. I don't care if my brother beats me I can't stand Elnaz. I don't care if my brother beats me
180 00:16:05,040 00:16:08,157 If you could put up with your brother why did you run away? If you could put up with your brother why did you run away?
181 00:16:10,280 00:16:12,714 Have you learned your lesson now? Have you learned your lesson now?
182 00:16:13,680 00:16:15,875 There's no place like home There's no place like home
183 00:16:21,120 00:16:22,348 Look at me Look at me
184 00:16:24,200 00:16:27,033 If it's not Elnaz, it'll be someone else teasing you If it's not Elnaz, it'll be someone else teasing you
185 00:16:27,160 00:16:28,752 Next time, I'll thump her Next time, I'll thump her
186 00:16:28,880 00:16:33,670 I'll talk to Elnaz, but you must learn to put up with these things I'll talk to Elnaz, but you must learn to put up with these things
187 00:16:34,000 00:16:37,595 If she annoys me again, I'll break her jaw If she annoys me again, I'll break her jaw
188 00:16:38,040 00:16:42,477 I'll tell her to leave you alone, but you leave her alone too, alright? I'll tell her to leave you alone, but you leave her alone too, alright?
189 00:16:42,680 00:16:46,559 I didn't do anything! I was sitting in the mosque by myself, praying... I didn't do anything! I was sitting in the mosque by myself, praying...
190 00:16:46,760 00:16:50,514 ...and she pulls my chador from behind as if she owns me ...and she pulls my chador from behind as if she owns me
191 00:16:56,040 00:17:00,830 I'm older than all of you, but I still treat you with respect I'm older than all of you, but I still treat you with respect
192 00:17:01,200 00:17:03,634 This is a basic rule of life This is a basic rule of life
193 00:17:05,080 00:17:08,914 If anyone wants to... Don't interrupt me! If anyone wants to... Don't interrupt me!
194 00:17:09,120 00:17:11,680 I won't have any answering back in this meeting I won't have any answering back in this meeting
195 00:17:11,760 00:17:14,115 When you fight... When you fight...
196 00:17:14,440 00:17:17,432 When you use bad language... When you use bad language...
197 00:17:17,760 00:17:19,751 When you threaten one another... When you threaten one another...
198 00:17:20,040 00:17:22,349 ...you are breaking the rules ...you are breaking the rules
199 00:17:22,480 00:17:27,270 You came here because you can't live at home with your families You came here because you can't live at home with your families
200 00:17:27,680 00:17:32,151 If you want to live here, you have to respect the house rules If you want to live here, you have to respect the house rules
201 00:17:34,120 00:17:38,955 A girl must behave properly, be decent and modest A girl must behave properly, be decent and modest
202 00:17:39,880 00:17:43,111 Elnaz, do the call to prayer Elnaz, do the call to prayer
203 00:17:44,800 00:17:48,349 Turn that music off, go upstairs and say your prayers Turn that music off, go upstairs and say your prayers
204 00:17:48,440 00:17:50,158 Then lunch Then lunch
205 00:18:05,720 00:18:08,678 I never went out, I was always at home I never went out, I was always at home
206 00:18:08,960 00:18:12,794 I could have been like other girls and gone out with men, but I didn't I could have been like other girls and gone out with men, but I didn't
207 00:18:12,880 00:18:17,556 I'd talk to my parents' photographs, like a mad person I'd talk to my parents' photographs, like a mad person
208 00:18:17,880 00:18:19,711 I talked to the photos and cried I talked to the photos and cried
209 00:18:20,200 00:18:23,795 Nobody paid any attention to me. I kept everything to myself Nobody paid any attention to me. I kept everything to myself
210 00:18:28,200 00:18:30,998 When I tried to talk to my father... When I tried to talk to my father...
211 00:18:31,520 00:18:36,469 ...he pulled my hair and threatened me with a knife ...he pulled my hair and threatened me with a knife
212 00:18:37,640 00:18:39,835 He burned my skin with cigarettes He burned my skin with cigarettes
213 00:18:41,240 00:18:42,912 I couldn't stand it I couldn't stand it
214 00:18:43,200 00:18:46,909 I knew that if I stayed there, I'd end up on the streets I knew that if I stayed there, I'd end up on the streets
215 00:18:53,920 00:18:56,388 It's the first time I've run away It's the first time I've run away
216 00:18:57,240 00:19:00,471 The lady who took me in, Mrs Yadegari, was so kind to me The lady who took me in, Mrs Yadegari, was so kind to me
217 00:19:03,280 00:19:06,670 I haven't seen my mum for six years I haven't seen my mum for six years
218 00:19:10,960 00:19:13,918 I haven't talked to anyone else I haven't talked to anyone else
219 00:19:14,000 00:19:16,639 Would you like to see the lady who took you in? Would you like to see the lady who took you in?
220 00:19:17,160 00:19:18,912 - Yes, I would - Good - Yes, I would - Good
221 00:19:21,680 00:19:23,432 I've got her phone number I've got her phone number
222 00:19:24,120 00:19:26,270 I'd like to call her I'd like to call her
223 00:19:29,120 00:19:31,839 Please, I'm not like other girls Please, I'm not like other girls
224 00:19:32,160 00:19:34,958 I did nothing wrong I did nothing wrong
225 00:19:36,080 00:19:39,755 If I'd wanted to, I could have, these past six years If I'd wanted to, I could have, these past six years
226 00:19:40,160 00:19:42,754 I've got a virginity certificate I've got a virginity certificate
227 00:19:42,960 00:19:46,236 You can ask Mrs Yadegari You can ask Mrs Yadegari
228 00:19:46,400 00:19:51,030 We don't doubt your virginity or what you've told us We don't doubt your virginity or what you've told us
229 00:20:10,960 00:20:14,919 We can't decide what to do on the basis of this session We can't decide what to do on the basis of this session
230 00:20:16,160 00:20:20,870 We must make sure that she's telling us the truth We must make sure that she's telling us the truth
231 00:20:20,960 00:20:23,872 She says she has no address, no home phone number She says she has no address, no home phone number
232 00:20:23,960 00:20:27,316 Kids often resist letting someone into their world Kids often resist letting someone into their world
233 00:20:27,520 00:20:30,637 Some do it by putting on a tough front... Some do it by putting on a tough front...
234 00:20:31,080 00:20:33,230 ...or by being aggressive with us ...or by being aggressive with us
235 00:20:33,400 00:20:37,757 Others, like her, do it by being gentle and mild... almost normal Others, like her, do it by being gentle and mild... almost normal
236 00:20:38,720 00:20:40,676 She wants me to believe her She wants me to believe her
237 00:20:40,800 00:20:42,791 She was trying to convince me She was trying to convince me
238 00:20:42,960 00:20:47,351 She thinks I believed what she was telling me about her situation She thinks I believed what she was telling me about her situation
239 00:20:47,440 00:20:52,673 But her emotional state does not match the story she's telling me But her emotional state does not match the story she's telling me
240 00:21:03,080 00:21:05,310 My situation's different My situation's different
241 00:21:06,400 00:21:09,915 I was on the streets longer I was on the streets longer
242 00:21:10,440 00:21:12,635 I had to put up with a lot I had to put up with a lot
243 00:21:13,480 00:21:14,993 And I didn't? And I didn't?
244 00:21:15,080 00:21:18,993 Yes, you did, but my situation is different from yours... Yes, you did, but my situation is different from yours...
245 00:21:19,080 00:21:24,632 ...so if I ran away again I'd know how to survive in a society full of wolves ...so if I ran away again I'd know how to survive in a society full of wolves
246 00:21:24,800 00:21:29,669 But for you, it was the first time, you've been out there for only a week But for you, it was the first time, you've been out there for only a week
247 00:21:30,080 00:21:31,991 Setareh, aren't you going to pray? Setareh, aren't you going to pray?
248 00:21:32,120 00:21:36,159 I can't today, I've got a religious excuse I can't today, I've got a religious excuse
249 00:21:36,600 00:21:38,716 - Have you prayed? - I'm about to - Have you prayed? - I'm about to
250 00:21:38,800 00:21:41,951 - Then go on, don't be late - My ear's itching! - Then go on, don't be late - My ear's itching!
251 00:21:43,280 00:21:46,272 You'll get more good points for being on time, hurry up! You'll get more good points for being on time, hurry up!
252 00:22:12,320 00:22:14,356 - You can make it - But I hate studying - You can make it - But I hate studying
253 00:22:14,440 00:22:18,831 Look, the sun is shining... our future is going to be like this Look, the sun is shining... our future is going to be like this
254 00:22:19,640 00:22:23,474 It'll be as bright as that, if we really want it It'll be as bright as that, if we really want it
255 00:22:24,200 00:22:28,955 I'm sure of it. So from now on you must change your life I'm sure of it. So from now on you must change your life
256 00:22:29,360 00:22:31,078 I've lost all hope I've lost all hope
257 00:22:31,200 00:22:33,350 It's winter now, right? It's winter now, right?
258 00:22:35,160 00:22:38,914 We're also in the winter of our lives We're also in the winter of our lives
259 00:22:40,120 00:22:44,318 Listen, it will pass and then spring will come Listen, it will pass and then spring will come
260 00:22:44,400 00:22:46,675 It's going to be green everywhere It's going to be green everywhere
261 00:22:46,840 00:22:51,675 - We're stuck here, what's the use? - No, you can make your own spring - We're stuck here, what's the use? - No, you can make your own spring
262 00:22:52,320 00:22:55,357 After spring comes the warm summer After spring comes the warm summer
263 00:22:55,520 00:22:57,875 It's the best time of your life It's the best time of your life
264 00:22:58,040 00:23:01,237 - I can't think like you - Why not? - I can't think like you - Why not?
265 00:23:01,880 00:23:05,156 You're only 16, in three years you'll be like me You're only 16, in three years you'll be like me
266 00:23:05,720 00:23:09,156 When I was your age, I didn't think like that either When I was your age, I didn't think like that either
267 00:23:10,240 00:23:12,310 But now I have so many dreams But now I have so many dreams
268 00:23:12,960 00:23:14,359 But I can't think like you But I can't think like you
269 00:23:14,680 00:23:16,830 Why? Tell me what's on your mind Why? Tell me what's on your mind
270 00:23:17,360 00:23:21,194 You can tell me, I'm your best friend now You can tell me, I'm your best friend now
271 00:23:22,440 00:23:25,796 I want to get out of here... I hate myself I want to get out of here... I hate myself
272 00:23:26,920 00:23:27,909 But why? But why?
273 00:23:29,640 00:23:30,709 I don't know I don't know
274 00:23:33,200 00:23:34,155 Come on Come on
275 00:23:35,400 00:23:36,879 Let's keep our shoes on! Let's keep our shoes on!
276 00:24:02,960 00:24:05,349 I feel that Parisa is like me I feel that Parisa is like me
277 00:24:05,640 00:24:07,835 I don't want her to repeat my mistakes... I don't want her to repeat my mistakes...
278 00:24:07,920 00:24:11,708 ...go through the horrible things I went through ...go through the horrible things I went through
279 00:24:11,880 00:24:15,316 It's as if my other half is sitting here It's as if my other half is sitting here
280 00:24:15,800 00:24:17,631 My life is being repeated My life is being repeated
281 00:24:17,720 00:24:21,190 I want to be like a dam, to stop it... I want to be like a dam, to stop it...
282 00:24:21,360 00:24:23,794 ...so she won't end up like me ...so she won't end up like me
283 00:24:23,960 00:24:28,670 I don't want her to waste the best years of her life like I did I don't want her to waste the best years of her life like I did
284 00:24:29,280 00:24:32,955 That's why I'm kind to her That's why I'm kind to her
285 00:24:33,080 00:24:38,313 I try to fill the void inside me and inside Parisa too I try to fill the void inside me and inside Parisa too
286 00:24:41,600 00:24:46,276 The only thing that makes me happy is helping Parisa and girls like her The only thing that makes me happy is helping Parisa and girls like her
287 00:24:48,240 00:24:51,835 Later, when she's my age, she can be proud of herself... Later, when she's my age, she can be proud of herself...
288 00:24:52,040 00:24:54,235 She'll be happy with her life... She'll be happy with her life...
289 00:24:54,320 00:24:57,995 ...and say that she once knew a girl called Setareh... ...and say that she once knew a girl called Setareh...
290 00:24:58,080 00:25:02,870 ...who said things to her that changed the course of her life ...who said things to her that changed the course of her life
291 00:25:03,040 00:25:06,510 It's very important to me that people think well of me It's very important to me that people think well of me
292 00:25:15,680 00:25:18,194 I'm always waiting for my mum I'm always waiting for my mum
293 00:25:19,080 00:25:21,310 I don't know how to reach her I don't know how to reach her
294 00:25:22,000 00:25:25,595 My dad was very nasty to her... My dad was very nasty to her...
295 00:25:25,880 00:25:27,598 ...even in front of me ...even in front of me
296 00:25:28,400 00:25:30,152 My father was always angry My father was always angry
297 00:25:30,240 00:25:34,358 They'd be joking and suddenly he'd turn violent... They'd be joking and suddenly he'd turn violent...
298 00:25:35,720 00:25:39,110 ...and throw at my mum whatever he could grab: ...and throw at my mum whatever he could grab:
299 00:25:39,760 00:25:43,514 Cups, glasses, the teapot... Cups, glasses, the teapot...
300 00:25:44,040 00:25:46,031 ...anything he could get his hands on ...anything he could get his hands on
301 00:25:47,200 00:25:51,113 My mum used to lock herself in the toilet My mum used to lock herself in the toilet
302 00:25:52,200 00:25:54,475 She would stay there for an hour or two She would stay there for an hour or two
303 00:25:57,800 00:25:59,597 I don't know what I'm going to do I don't know what I'm going to do
304 00:26:03,960 00:26:06,918 If it goes into the net, it's not a goal! If it goes into the net, it's not a goal!
305 00:26:10,200 00:26:11,189 Now you try! Now you try!
306 00:26:45,280 00:26:47,475 You lost, mate, you lost! You lost, mate, you lost!
307 00:26:54,840 00:26:57,593 I lied to the counsellors, to everyone I lied to the counsellors, to everyone
308 00:26:58,560 00:27:03,475 I've got parents, two sisters and two brothers I've got parents, two sisters and two brothers
309 00:27:04,920 00:27:08,993 I ran away because my father humiliated me in front of everyone I ran away because my father humiliated me in front of everyone
310 00:27:09,080 00:27:12,789 He said bad things about my fianc�'s family He said bad things about my fianc�'s family
311 00:27:12,880 00:27:16,031 He used to treat me differently from my sisters... He used to treat me differently from my sisters...
312 00:27:16,160 00:27:18,799 ...and bad-mouthed my fianc� ...and bad-mouthed my fianc�
313 00:27:19,640 00:27:24,509 The day I got my exam results, I saw I'd failed again in three subjects: The day I got my exam results, I saw I'd failed again in three subjects:
314 00:27:24,600 00:27:28,195 Maths, English and Psychology Maths, English and Psychology
315 00:27:28,400 00:27:31,437 I knew when I got home, my father would say: I knew when I got home, my father would say:
316 00:27:31,520 00:27:35,752 "I spent all that money, I got you a private tutor and you failed again!" "I spent all that money, I got you a private tutor and you failed again!"
317 00:27:35,880 00:27:39,156 I knew he'd beat me, lock me up I knew he'd beat me, lock me up
318 00:27:39,920 00:27:44,391 I knew I'd be humiliated again in front of my fianc� and his family I knew I'd be humiliated again in front of my fianc� and his family
319 00:27:46,200 00:27:48,430 That's why I was scared That's why I was scared
320 00:27:48,720 00:27:51,518 When I ran away I went straight to the police When I ran away I went straight to the police
321 00:27:51,720 00:27:55,076 What I said about my life was all lies What I said about my life was all lies
322 00:27:55,440 00:27:58,477 I knew if I told the truth they'd send me home I knew if I told the truth they'd send me home
323 00:27:58,720 00:28:02,759 I was sent to Social Services and then to the Medical Police I was sent to Social Services and then to the Medical Police
324 00:28:02,920 00:28:05,559 I was examined there and they found I was a virgin I was examined there and they found I was a virgin
325 00:28:07,120 00:28:11,557 The first day I spent here, I was shy of the other girls... The first day I spent here, I was shy of the other girls...
326 00:28:11,800 00:28:15,429 ...but after 10 minutes, we became friends, we got really close ...but after 10 minutes, we became friends, we got really close
327 00:28:15,640 00:28:19,349 On my first night I had nightmares... On my first night I had nightmares...
328 00:28:19,440 00:28:22,637 ...and she gave me a lot of courage ...and she gave me a lot of courage
329 00:28:22,840 00:28:26,230 I can't bear to leave her, I don't think I can I can't bear to leave her, I don't think I can
330 00:28:26,960 00:28:28,598 I love her so much I love her so much
331 00:28:29,360 00:28:33,035 I love you too, I won't forget you I love you too, I won't forget you
332 00:28:33,640 00:28:36,200 Don't cry, please, don't Don't cry, please, don't
333 00:28:37,400 00:28:41,188 Last night we cried a lot together Last night we cried a lot together
334 00:28:41,360 00:28:43,078 We talked a lot We talked a lot
335 00:28:43,600 00:28:47,434 I told her that life is full of difficulties... I told her that life is full of difficulties...
336 00:28:47,760 00:28:51,309 ...and sometimes one gets to a point where one has to run away... ...and sometimes one gets to a point where one has to run away...
337 00:28:51,480 00:28:53,550 ...from oneself, from one's life ...from oneself, from one's life
338 00:28:53,800 00:28:58,590 I'm not upset about her lying to me. She must have had a good reason I'm not upset about her lying to me. She must have had a good reason
339 00:28:58,920 00:29:03,596 I told her she'd learn from experience but she must not do it again I told her she'd learn from experience but she must not do it again
340 00:29:14,040 00:29:16,031 I ran away because of my dad's temper I ran away because of my dad's temper
341 00:29:16,120 00:29:18,839 My dad is respected by everybody My dad is respected by everybody
342 00:29:19,080 00:29:22,470 By running away I've ruined his reputation By running away I've ruined his reputation
343 00:29:25,080 00:29:28,277 Do you feel better now you've told the truth? Do you feel better now you've told the truth?
344 00:29:29,120 00:29:32,715 I feel lighter, but I'm scared I feel lighter, but I'm scared
345 00:29:32,920 00:29:36,913 Tell my father that I'm intact, that I wasn't on the streets a single night Tell my father that I'm intact, that I wasn't on the streets a single night
346 00:29:37,000 00:29:39,309 He's very sensitive about these things He's very sensitive about these things
347 00:29:40,400 00:29:42,231 Tell him I was here Tell him I was here
348 00:29:43,240 00:29:48,268 You must try to gain their trust and show them that you're a good girl You must try to gain their trust and show them that you're a good girl
349 00:29:49,240 00:29:54,314 Tell them you made a mistake and now you want to make up for it Tell them you made a mistake and now you want to make up for it
350 00:29:54,520 00:29:57,557 But they'll look down on me now, won't they? But they'll look down on me now, won't they?
351 00:29:57,640 00:30:02,395 No, they won't, parents are kind, they're forgiving No, they won't, parents are kind, they're forgiving
352 00:30:03,000 00:30:06,276 Often, they're not as bad as children think Often, they're not as bad as children think
353 00:30:13,360 00:30:17,717 I want to be happy and I want you to be happy too I want to be happy and I want you to be happy too
354 00:30:17,800 00:30:19,711 Thank you, God is great Thank you, God is great
355 00:30:21,760 00:30:24,274 Take care of yourself Take care of yourself
356 00:30:24,920 00:30:28,196 Your happiness will be mine Your happiness will be mine
357 00:30:28,760 00:30:30,796 Do you understand? Be happy Do you understand? Be happy
358 00:30:32,160 00:30:34,993 There, now go to your husband There, now go to your husband
359 00:30:37,160 00:30:40,948 Your uncle and your father are waiting Your uncle and your father are waiting
360 00:30:41,080 00:30:43,469 Show them your feelings for them Show them your feelings for them
361 00:30:44,280 00:30:48,512 They admit they were also at fault but you too acted a bit immaturely They admit they were also at fault but you too acted a bit immaturely
362 00:30:48,840 00:30:51,274 There's no mistake that can't be forgiven There's no mistake that can't be forgiven
363 00:30:51,360 00:30:54,670 I saw your father, he's not such a bad father I saw your father, he's not such a bad father
364 00:30:54,960 00:30:58,555 At least he admits he made mistakes too At least he admits he made mistakes too
365 00:30:59,000 00:31:02,595 - Won't he hit me? - No, don't worry! - Won't he hit me? - No, don't worry!
366 00:31:02,720 00:31:05,837 Come on, Parisa. I'll come too, don't be scared Come on, Parisa. I'll come too, don't be scared
367 00:31:10,320 00:31:13,710 I'm going to be there with you I'm going to be there with you
368 00:31:14,080 00:31:15,832 There's nothing to worry about There's nothing to worry about
369 00:31:27,800 00:31:30,519 Here comes your lovely daughter Here comes your lovely daughter
370 00:31:39,560 00:31:41,994 Please sit down Please sit down
371 00:31:43,360 00:31:46,238 Parisa will tell you what she has to say Parisa will tell you what she has to say
372 00:31:46,360 00:31:51,150 God willing, with her promises and the agreement we'll all reach here... God willing, with her promises and the agreement we'll all reach here...
373 00:31:53,200 00:31:55,350 ...she'll go back home happily ...she'll go back home happily
374 00:31:58,960 00:32:00,359 Who shall I begin with? Who shall I begin with?
375 00:32:01,680 00:32:03,989 Let's start with Parisa Let's start with Parisa
376 00:32:06,560 00:32:08,198 Then our future bridegroom Then our future bridegroom
377 00:32:19,080 00:32:22,675 She was always telling me how much she loves her father She was always telling me how much she loves her father
378 00:32:29,520 00:32:32,114 Thank God she's reached us intact Thank God she's reached us intact
379 00:32:39,000 00:32:40,797 Say what you have to say, my dear Say what you have to say, my dear
380 00:32:41,240 00:32:43,117 I wasn't thinking straight I wasn't thinking straight
381 00:32:43,280 00:32:44,759 I was scared I was scared
382 00:32:45,840 00:32:47,432 But you had no problems But you had no problems
383 00:32:47,520 00:32:50,478 Oh no, I didn't have any problems at home Oh no, I didn't have any problems at home
384 00:32:50,600 00:32:53,398 My family is very nice to me My family is very nice to me
385 00:32:56,920 00:32:58,797 I regret what I did, it was a mistake I regret what I did, it was a mistake
386 00:33:00,480 00:33:03,916 We're also happy that Parisa is sorry for what she has done... We're also happy that Parisa is sorry for what she has done...
387 00:33:04,280 00:33:07,272 ...and that she's going back home ...and that she's going back home
388 00:33:07,960 00:33:11,669 I hope she won't forget to invite us to her wedding I hope she won't forget to invite us to her wedding
389 00:33:11,960 00:33:15,953 We have a humble house, but you are most welcome We have a humble house, but you are most welcome
390 00:33:16,920 00:33:17,955 Let's thank God Let's thank God
391 00:33:19,320 00:33:22,232 Thank God, we all said a thanksgiving prayer Thank God, we all said a thanksgiving prayer
392 00:33:23,520 00:33:25,670 An d thank God she's still a virgin An d thank God she's still a virgin
393 00:33:27,040 00:33:30,589 We are grateful to you and to your colleagues We are grateful to you and to your colleagues
394 00:33:33,360 00:33:35,271 You'll soon forget us You'll soon forget us
395 00:33:42,560 00:33:44,835 Cheer up, you're going home! Cheer up, you're going home!
396 00:34:24,200 00:34:27,112 Thank you for all you've done Thank you for all you've done
397 00:34:29,080 00:34:30,752 I'm really grateful I'm really grateful
398 00:34:41,040 00:34:45,033 Call us whenever you feel you need to talk to someone Call us whenever you feel you need to talk to someone
399 00:34:45,160 00:34:49,199 Whenever you feel gloomy, call us here... we'll always listen to you Whenever you feel gloomy, call us here... we'll always listen to you
400 00:35:23,160 00:35:26,232 Can you fill in this form for the police? Can you fill in this form for the police?
401 00:35:35,360 00:35:37,157 Give us your phone number, please Give us your phone number, please
402 00:35:37,320 00:35:38,275 827-3040 827-3040
403 00:35:38,480 00:35:41,074 - It was your unit that sent her to us - Yes - It was your unit that sent her to us - Yes
404 00:35:43,000 00:35:43,955 Where's this? Where's this?
405 00:35:44,240 00:35:47,073 Police - the Unit for Combating Social Corruption Police - the Unit for Combating Social Corruption
406 00:35:51,800 00:35:54,598 Police Unit for Combating Social Corruption Police Unit for Combating Social Corruption
407 00:36:00,920 00:36:03,718 - Don't we need to give you anything? - Just a receipt - Don't we need to give you anything? - Just a receipt
408 00:36:26,600 00:36:32,038 Hadis, help Parisa settle in; give her fresh clothes and let her have a wash Hadis, help Parisa settle in; give her fresh clothes and let her have a wash
409 00:36:40,120 00:36:42,873 Eat something, relax... Eat something, relax...
410 00:36:43,200 00:36:44,918 This is your home now This is your home now
411 00:36:56,200 00:36:58,077 Let me help you Let me help you
412 00:37:06,560 00:37:07,959 Eat a bit Eat a bit
413 00:37:10,520 00:37:15,116 God's mercy brought you here. Awful things could have happened to you God's mercy brought you here. Awful things could have happened to you
414 00:37:15,360 00:37:18,796 I'm happy you're here with us. They'll help you here. I'm happy you're here with us. They'll help you here.
415 00:37:19,440 00:37:23,194 - What do feel now that you're here? - That I'm saved from the streets - What do feel now that you're here? - That I'm saved from the streets
416 00:37:23,400 00:37:25,675 Aren't you happy to be with us? Aren't you happy to be with us?
417 00:37:26,280 00:37:28,669 I think of you as my sister I think of you as my sister
418 00:37:28,760 00:37:31,069 I had a friend here, her name was Parisa too I had a friend here, her name was Parisa too
419 00:37:31,320 00:37:33,629 I liked her very much. She left yesterday I liked her very much. She left yesterday
420 00:37:33,840 00:37:37,469 I used to talk to her, to comfort her... I used to talk to her, to comfort her...
421 00:37:37,800 00:37:41,759 She finally told the truth, her family came for her and she left happy She finally told the truth, her family came for her and she left happy
422 00:37:41,880 00:37:46,431 But if your family is abusing you, you'll be helped here But if your family is abusing you, you'll be helped here
423 00:37:46,640 00:37:51,236 Don't think that they'll just hand you over to them Don't think that they'll just hand you over to them
424 00:37:51,320 00:37:53,993 If I go back, it'll be the same as before If I go back, it'll be the same as before
425 00:37:54,240 00:37:58,074 They may say that they'll leave me in peace They may say that they'll leave me in peace
426 00:37:58,320 00:38:00,834 You can ask all my relatives You can ask all my relatives
427 00:38:01,040 00:38:04,715 They know what it's like at home, what sort of family I have They know what it's like at home, what sort of family I have
428 00:38:05,000 00:38:08,675 Nobody can help me without my family's permission Nobody can help me without my family's permission
429 00:38:10,760 00:38:13,228 Now I feel free from that house Now I feel free from that house
430 00:38:13,520 00:38:16,318 From their reproaches, beatings From their reproaches, beatings
431 00:38:36,960 00:38:39,190 I used to break sugar at home I used to break sugar at home
432 00:39:02,560 00:39:05,199 Are you going home then? Are you going home then?
433 00:39:05,480 00:39:08,313 Just for a visit, my mum won't let me stay Just for a visit, my mum won't let me stay
434 00:39:10,480 00:39:13,552 I want to see my baby brother - my mum's just had a baby... I want to see my baby brother - my mum's just had a baby...
435 00:39:14,600 00:39:16,795 ...by my step-father ...by my step-father
436 00:39:19,240 00:39:21,629 What's happened to your real father, Atena? What's happened to your real father, Atena?
437 00:39:22,080 00:39:23,832 He sleeps in Freedom Square He sleeps in Freedom Square
438 00:39:24,440 00:39:25,839 You sure he's still there? You sure he's still there?
439 00:39:26,400 00:39:27,913 He sleeps in the park He sleeps in the park
440 00:39:28,320 00:39:29,992 He's gone mad He's gone mad
441 00:39:30,520 00:39:33,512 There's no point in seeing him, it only upsets me There's no point in seeing him, it only upsets me
442 00:39:45,120 00:39:49,875 My father separated from my mother and we ended up with a step-father My father separated from my mother and we ended up with a step-father
443 00:39:50,360 00:39:54,433 My step-father made advances to me My step-father made advances to me
444 00:39:54,600 00:39:59,071 I mean, after he married my mum, he said "I want to have you too" I mean, after he married my mum, he said "I want to have you too"
445 00:39:59,200 00:40:01,031 I was not safe at home I was not safe at home
446 00:40:01,160 00:40:04,675 I couldn't sleep at night, I was scared he'd come to me I couldn't sleep at night, I was scared he'd come to me
447 00:40:05,000 00:40:09,437 I didn't say this to my mum. I was scared I didn't say this to my mum. I was scared
448 00:40:10,760 00:40:14,992 My mum used to take me to her work-place... My mum used to take me to her work-place...
449 00:40:15,320 00:40:20,838 ...and a lady saw me there and liked me ...and a lady saw me there and liked me
450 00:40:21,280 00:40:25,876 She said she wanted me as a bride for her son She said she wanted me as a bride for her son
451 00:40:26,280 00:40:29,192 My mum wanted to get rid of me, so she said yes My mum wanted to get rid of me, so she said yes
452 00:40:29,400 00:40:33,712 After our marriage, I lived with my husband for only 6 months After our marriage, I lived with my husband for only 6 months
453 00:40:35,680 00:40:39,355 I kept on running away from his house... I kept on running away from his house...
454 00:40:39,440 00:40:41,556 ...because he beat me up a lot ...because he beat me up a lot
455 00:40:42,000 00:40:46,198 I went back to my mum's... I went back to my mum's...
456 00:40:46,680 00:40:50,719 ...but my step-father continued harassing me ...but my step-father continued harassing me
457 00:40:51,280 00:40:53,748 So it went on like this... So it went on like this...
458 00:40:53,840 00:40:56,957 ...but I still stayed at my mother's with my step-father ...but I still stayed at my mother's with my step-father
459 00:40:57,160 00:41:02,792 One day my mum went shopping and I was alone with my step-father One day my mum went shopping and I was alone with my step-father
460 00:41:03,120 00:41:06,078 Thank God my mum came back early Thank God my mum came back early
461 00:41:06,360 00:41:10,478 She saw my step-father standing over my bed, about to rape me She saw my step-father standing over my bed, about to rape me
462 00:41:10,560 00:41:12,391 I was asleep I was asleep
463 00:41:12,480 00:41:15,119 My mother screamed My mother screamed
464 00:41:15,360 00:41:19,956 I woke up and saw my step-father and started hitting out at him I woke up and saw my step-father and started hitting out at him
465 00:41:20,040 00:41:24,272 And then my mother turned on me and took his side And then my mother turned on me and took his side
466 00:41:24,800 00:41:28,270 She said it was my fault She said it was my fault
467 00:41:28,920 00:41:32,276 I saw her picking up a can of kerosene to set me on fire I saw her picking up a can of kerosene to set me on fire
468 00:41:32,480 00:41:35,074 So I ran to the local police station So I ran to the local police station
469 00:41:35,280 00:41:40,070 I ran out of the house barefoot, I wasn't properly covered I ran out of the house barefoot, I wasn't properly covered
470 00:41:40,400 00:41:43,119 I told the police officer what happened I told the police officer what happened
471 00:41:43,200 00:41:46,670 I said "My step-father wants to rape me... I said "My step-father wants to rape me...
472 00:41:46,760 00:41:49,558 "...and my mum wants to set me on fire" "...and my mum wants to set me on fire"
473 00:41:49,840 00:41:51,831 I went back home with a police officer I went back home with a police officer
474 00:41:52,040 00:41:54,952 In front of the officer, my mum pulled my hair In front of the officer, my mum pulled my hair
475 00:41:55,360 00:41:59,194 She bit me, she kept hitting me, she just went mad She bit me, she kept hitting me, she just went mad
476 00:41:59,560 00:42:02,028 She did such strange things She did such strange things
477 00:42:02,360 00:42:05,397 I said "I belong in this house, I'm your child" I said "I belong in this house, I'm your child"
478 00:42:05,840 00:42:10,038 She said "I won't let you in, you're not a child anymore She said "I won't let you in, you're not a child anymore
479 00:42:10,520 00:42:12,670 "Go and sleep in a cardboard box!" "Go and sleep in a cardboard box!"
480 00:43:12,560 00:43:12,720 She can start work on Saturday or Sunday She can start work on Saturday or Sunday
481 00:43:12,720 00:43:15,188 She can start work on Saturday or Sunday She can start work on Saturday or Sunday
482 00:43:19,160 00:43:23,631 It's a factory for packing meat, liver, kidney, things like that It's a factory for packing meat, liver, kidney, things like that
483 00:43:25,120 00:43:27,270 I can handle it I can handle it
484 00:43:28,920 00:43:33,311 It's all mechanized, computerized cellophane wrapping It's all mechanized, computerized cellophane wrapping
485 00:43:33,480 00:43:34,913 It's all done by machine It's all done by machine
486 00:43:35,120 00:43:39,591 I know, I must make sure that everything remains on line I know, I must make sure that everything remains on line
487 00:43:40,440 00:43:42,908 I don't expect much I don't expect much
488 00:43:43,760 00:43:48,515 I want to earn a living in a legitimate way, you know what I mean I want to earn a living in a legitimate way, you know what I mean
489 00:43:49,960 00:43:51,837 This is enough for me This is enough for me
490 00:43:52,160 00:43:55,470 I must try to better my lot, this is very important to me I must try to better my lot, this is very important to me
491 00:43:57,440 00:44:00,591 Fine, go now and we'll talk about lodgings later Fine, go now and we'll talk about lodgings later
492 00:44:00,760 00:44:02,910 I'm so grateful I'm so grateful
493 00:44:08,600 00:44:11,068 Parisa, I'm so happy - they've found me a job Parisa, I'm so happy - they've found me a job
494 00:44:11,160 00:44:13,435 - Really! - I'm starting work on Monday! - Really! - I'm starting work on Monday!
495 00:44:13,680 00:44:15,557 Didn't I say God is great! Didn't I say God is great!
496 00:44:16,960 00:44:19,349 I can't tell you how happy I am! I can't tell you how happy I am!
497 00:44:20,840 00:44:22,159 I'm so happy I'm so happy
498 00:44:22,640 00:44:26,394 It's in a meat-packing company, with a salary It's in a meat-packing company, with a salary
499 00:44:26,480 00:44:28,198 - Are you leaving now? - Not yet - Are you leaving now? - Not yet
500 00:44:28,360 00:44:31,989 Ms Shirazi is finding me lodgings. I'll have to wait until Monday Ms Shirazi is finding me lodgings. I'll have to wait until Monday
501 00:44:35,120 00:44:36,678 Don't cry, please Don't cry, please
502 00:44:37,520 00:44:39,272 Please, don't cry Please, don't cry
503 00:44:41,120 00:44:44,078 Now that you've got your ID card, you'll find work too Now that you've got your ID card, you'll find work too
504 00:44:44,160 00:44:47,391 One day I'll come here for a visit... One day I'll come here for a visit...
505 00:44:47,480 00:44:51,189 ...and I'll hear that Atena has found work and got her own place ...and I'll hear that Atena has found work and got her own place
506 00:44:51,280 00:44:54,192 - Atena is unlucky - Now, don't say that! - Atena is unlucky - Now, don't say that!
507 00:44:54,440 00:44:57,477 I'm the unlucky one. My mum died... I'm the unlucky one. My mum died...
508 00:44:57,800 00:45:00,473 ...my sister died too... ...my sister died too...
509 00:45:00,680 00:45:03,877 ...my brother and father abandoned me. I have no one but God ...my brother and father abandoned me. I have no one but God
510 00:45:03,960 00:45:06,793 I was unlucky in my husband, in my step-father... I was unlucky in my husband, in my step-father...
511 00:45:06,960 00:45:11,397 Don't say such things - I was unlucky with everything Don't say such things - I was unlucky with everything
512 00:45:11,760 00:45:14,069 This society has wronged me... This society has wronged me...
513 00:45:14,160 00:45:17,550 ...but I want to return to it and rebuild my life ...but I want to return to it and rebuild my life
514 00:45:17,760 00:45:20,832 I want to show them that I can do it and so can you I want to show them that I can do it and so can you
515 00:45:21,400 00:45:22,719 Atena, don't cry... Atena, don't cry...
516 00:45:24,160 00:45:26,355 Crying is a sign of weakness Crying is a sign of weakness
517 00:45:28,880 00:45:31,235 Now, don't cry, you'll find work too Now, don't cry, you'll find work too
518 00:45:32,040 00:45:35,396 Ms Aqazadeh, did Ms Shirazi say anything about my situation? Ms Aqazadeh, did Ms Shirazi say anything about my situation?
519 00:45:35,600 00:45:37,431 She's upset about another girl She's upset about another girl
520 00:45:37,960 00:45:40,679 Now, don't cry Now, don't cry
521 00:45:41,800 00:45:45,509 Ms Shirazi is going to sort things out for you... Ms Shirazi is going to sort things out for you...
522 00:45:45,800 00:45:48,712 ...and for several other girls here ...and for several other girls here
523 00:45:49,000 00:45:50,592 I can't take it any more I can't take it any more
524 00:45:51,560 00:45:54,836 Come now, weren't you consoling Ronak just now? Come now, weren't you consoling Ronak just now?
525 00:45:56,160 00:45:58,549 So you must comfort yourself too So you must comfort yourself too
526 00:46:01,040 00:46:05,636 Everybody's shocked when they learn I've been married and divorced Everybody's shocked when they learn I've been married and divorced
527 00:46:06,320 00:46:10,029 It's unbelievable! And I agreed to it, damn me! It's unbelievable! And I agreed to it, damn me!
528 00:46:11,520 00:46:14,432 Nobody believes that I was married at 12 Nobody believes that I was married at 12
529 00:46:16,600 00:46:19,831 Those mistakes you made when you were young... Those mistakes you made when you were young...
530 00:46:20,560 00:46:25,270 Those decisions were made for you and you just accepted those decisions Those decisions were made for you and you just accepted those decisions
531 00:46:28,280 00:46:32,478 You have a lot time to make up for your past You have a lot time to make up for your past
532 00:46:32,880 00:46:36,475 You're so young, there's time for everything You're so young, there's time for everything
533 00:46:36,880 00:46:38,950 Now you can decide for yourself Now you can decide for yourself
534 00:47:32,480 00:47:35,313 - What's your mum's name? - Parvaneh Rahmani - What's your mum's name? - Parvaneh Rahmani
535 00:47:37,800 00:47:43,591 Mrs Rahmani, Atena has been waiting for you for a long time Mrs Rahmani, Atena has been waiting for you for a long time
536 00:47:44,960 00:47:47,155 She's been very anxious and homesick She's been very anxious and homesick
537 00:47:48,120 00:47:50,190 I've got so many problems of my own I've got so many problems of my own
538 00:47:50,280 00:47:54,034 The worst is, my husband's gone, he's left me with this baby The worst is, my husband's gone, he's left me with this baby
539 00:47:54,840 00:47:56,478 That's my biggest worry That's my biggest worry
540 00:47:59,320 00:48:02,756 You can't just sit there, staring at the walls... You can't just sit there, staring at the walls...
541 00:48:03,000 00:48:05,594 ...waiting for him to come back... ...waiting for him to come back...
542 00:48:06,080 00:48:09,197 ...without work, no money for food, no clothing... ...without work, no money for food, no clothing...
543 00:48:09,360 00:48:12,033 ...no proper food for these children ...no proper food for these children
544 00:48:12,400 00:48:16,279 This baby needs proper nourishment too This baby needs proper nourishment too
545 00:48:22,440 00:48:26,558 If I know you'll take Atena back, I can find work for her... If I know you'll take Atena back, I can find work for her...
546 00:48:26,680 00:48:30,753 ...and her wages will come in handy for the family too ...and her wages will come in handy for the family too
547 00:48:33,040 00:48:36,350 She can work and provide for all of you She can work and provide for all of you
548 00:48:38,920 00:48:42,833 I'm sure my husband will come back but it might take some time I'm sure my husband will come back but it might take some time
549 00:48:43,000 00:48:46,390 He's stuck with his first wife He's stuck with his first wife
550 00:48:46,880 00:48:50,316 It'll take some time for him to divorce her It'll take some time for him to divorce her
551 00:48:50,400 00:48:53,153 But I can't take her back But I can't take her back
552 00:48:53,320 00:48:56,835 All I can think about right now is going after him... All I can think about right now is going after him...
553 00:48:56,960 00:48:59,997 ...or phoning him to see what's up ...or phoning him to see what's up
554 00:49:00,240 00:49:02,754 If he comes back, I can't have her at home If he comes back, I can't have her at home
555 00:49:02,960 00:49:07,158 We can't send Atena home just for a short time We can't send Atena home just for a short time
556 00:49:08,600 00:49:12,070 We have to do what's best for her We have to do what's best for her
557 00:49:12,560 00:49:16,314 We'll decide for her where to go and what to do We'll decide for her where to go and what to do
558 00:49:16,760 00:49:20,070 Everybody says he'll come back Everybody says he'll come back
559 00:49:22,400 00:49:24,356 He was so attached to us He was so attached to us
560 00:49:32,560 00:49:37,350 You stay here. We'll find you a job and somewhere to live You stay here. We'll find you a job and somewhere to live
561 00:49:37,560 00:49:39,676 I'll die if I don't see them I'll die if I don't see them
562 00:49:39,840 00:49:43,196 - You must break away from them - I can't - You must break away from them - I can't
563 00:49:44,720 00:49:47,029 Clearly your mum is putting herself first Clearly your mum is putting herself first
564 00:49:47,280 00:49:49,111 She doesn't care about you She doesn't care about you
565 00:49:49,360 00:49:53,911 She doesn't care that you're her daughter and that you need her She doesn't care that you're her daughter and that you need her
566 00:49:55,480 00:49:58,870 She says "My life comes first, Atena's comes second" She says "My life comes first, Atena's comes second"
567 00:50:00,800 00:50:02,870 You should put yourself first too You should put yourself first too
568 00:50:03,120 00:50:07,557 Wait until you're independent, with money of your own... Wait until you're independent, with money of your own...
569 00:50:07,720 00:50:12,794 ...then you'll be able to re-establish your links with them in a better way ...then you'll be able to re-establish your links with them in a better way
570 00:50:13,240 00:50:15,834 I was killing myself with worry about them I was killing myself with worry about them
571 00:50:15,960 00:50:19,953 That's what I'm saying: You shouldn't put yourself out for them any more That's what I'm saying: You shouldn't put yourself out for them any more
572 00:50:21,560 00:50:24,836 Don't shed any more tears for them. Stand on your own two feet Don't shed any more tears for them. Stand on your own two feet
573 00:50:25,040 00:50:28,191 I know you don't want to get married I know you don't want to get married
574 00:50:28,280 00:50:31,829 We'll find you a job and lodgings in one of our new centres We'll find you a job and lodgings in one of our new centres
575 00:50:31,920 00:50:35,754 When the time comes, you'll be independent When the time comes, you'll be independent
576 00:50:36,000 00:50:41,199 You'll be able to make your own decisions, and we'll help you You'll be able to make your own decisions, and we'll help you
577 00:50:41,680 00:50:44,069 I'm not suggesting a complete break I'm not suggesting a complete break
578 00:50:44,760 00:50:47,115 Just give yourself time to think Just give yourself time to think
579 00:50:48,240 00:50:52,233 Again, I'm not saying you should cut yourself off completely... Again, I'm not saying you should cut yourself off completely...
580 00:50:52,400 00:50:54,994 ...but for now, your own life is more important ...but for now, your own life is more important
581 00:50:58,600 00:51:00,352 Atena, isn't that right? Atena, isn't that right?
582 00:51:01,440 00:51:05,672 You know why? Because she says her life is more important You know why? Because she says her life is more important
583 00:51:05,920 00:51:09,959 She wants to go after her husband and bring him back She wants to go after her husband and bring him back
584 00:51:10,640 00:51:13,234 And if he comes, there'll be no place for Atena And if he comes, there'll be no place for Atena
585 00:51:21,320 00:51:22,514 She's not a virgin She's not a virgin
586 00:51:22,680 00:51:27,356 I kept telling her to cover herself when she went to bed at night I kept telling her to cover herself when she went to bed at night
587 00:51:27,520 00:51:29,192 She didn't bother She didn't bother
588 00:51:29,280 00:51:32,795 When I told her off, she'd sulk When I told her off, she'd sulk
589 00:51:33,280 00:51:36,477 She simply didn't care She simply didn't care
590 00:51:37,280 00:51:42,115 I told her "When he comes home, you must dress and behave modestly" I told her "When he comes home, you must dress and behave modestly"
591 00:51:42,320 00:51:44,231 Still, she's your daughter Still, she's your daughter
592 00:51:44,320 00:51:48,836 Hardly 18 years old and already married twice - you sacrificed her! Hardly 18 years old and already married twice - you sacrificed her!
593 00:51:50,160 00:51:51,195 It's all her fault It's all her fault
594 00:51:51,400 00:51:53,516 She brought it on herself She brought it on herself
595 00:51:59,040 00:52:03,033 Mrs Ghamgosar, I just wanted to say that... that... Mrs Ghamgosar, I just wanted to say that... that...
596 00:52:04,880 00:52:08,077 - Mrs Ghamgosar, I wanted to say... - Well, say it then! - Mrs Ghamgosar, I wanted to say... - Well, say it then!
597 00:52:08,600 00:52:13,799 Tomorrow's Friday, I want to go home for the weekend but mum won't let me Tomorrow's Friday, I want to go home for the weekend but mum won't let me
598 00:52:15,120 00:52:18,396 Let me finish talking to your mum, don't interrupt like this Let me finish talking to your mum, don't interrupt like this
599 00:52:18,920 00:52:23,198 You can't just go for the day. If you go back, you must stay and find a job You can't just go for the day. If you go back, you must stay and find a job
600 00:52:24,520 00:52:28,911 Can I say something? My mum and I never talk about it, I swear! Can I say something? My mum and I never talk about it, I swear!
601 00:52:29,120 00:52:34,069 It'll be good for her if I come home, I can take care of the baby... It'll be good for her if I come home, I can take care of the baby...
602 00:52:35,360 00:52:38,875 ...and as soon as my step-father arrives, I'll come back here ...and as soon as my step-father arrives, I'll come back here
603 00:52:38,960 00:52:41,838 Your mum says you were careless about certain things Your mum says you were careless about certain things
604 00:52:42,400 00:52:47,315 Look, Mrs Ghamgosar, I know I was, I know I did wrong Look, Mrs Ghamgosar, I know I was, I know I did wrong
605 00:52:47,440 00:52:49,908 I know my mum is right I know my mum is right
606 00:52:50,320 00:52:54,552 But I can't stand it here any more, it's like a prison. I must get out! But I can't stand it here any more, it's like a prison. I must get out!
607 00:52:54,880 00:52:58,031 Do you want to go back for a while and see what it's like? Do you want to go back for a while and see what it's like?
608 00:52:58,840 00:53:01,195 Yes, but she won't let me Yes, but she won't let me
609 00:53:02,600 00:53:06,479 I beat her half to death and she still wants to come back! I beat her half to death and she still wants to come back!
610 00:53:08,640 00:53:12,394 She's your daughter, you can't kill her! She's your daughter, you can't kill her!
611 00:53:13,840 00:53:17,355 - She needs a mother's love - I love you even if you kill me - She needs a mother's love - I love you even if you kill me
612 00:53:18,920 00:53:21,593 You can call us if she's any problem You can call us if she's any problem
613 00:53:23,080 00:53:26,470 I know her, she'll be as good as gold for ten days and then... I know her, she'll be as good as gold for ten days and then...
614 00:53:26,640 00:53:30,633 Tell her how other parents have changed after you've talked to them Tell her how other parents have changed after you've talked to them
615 00:53:32,080 00:53:33,957 You say she'll behave for ten days You say she'll behave for ten days
616 00:53:34,040 00:53:37,510 - Yes, she'll pretend to be good - Then she'll be just like before - Yes, she'll pretend to be good - Then she'll be just like before
617 00:53:37,600 00:53:40,672 - No, I swear I won't! - She'll be just the same - No, I swear I won't! - She'll be just the same
618 00:53:40,800 00:53:44,031 You tell her, Mrs Ghamgosar, tell her I'll be good You tell her, Mrs Ghamgosar, tell her I'll be good
619 00:53:44,200 00:53:48,557 I think you should give her a chance and see how it works out I think you should give her a chance and see how it works out
620 00:53:48,680 00:53:53,754 We're here, if you have a problem, you can send her back We're here, if you have a problem, you can send her back
621 00:53:54,160 00:53:56,230 Can I stay in touch with you? Can I stay in touch with you?
622 00:53:57,360 00:54:01,319 Yes, any problem you have, if you think Atena isn't listening to you Yes, any problem you have, if you think Atena isn't listening to you
623 00:54:01,400 00:54:05,188 I'll do anything! I'll do anything she tells me! I'll do anything! I'll do anything she tells me!
624 00:54:05,920 00:54:08,878 Just call us if you want to send her back Just call us if you want to send her back
625 00:54:09,480 00:54:14,156 I'm saying this for both your sakes: Give her another chance I'm saying this for both your sakes: Give her another chance
626 00:54:15,200 00:54:19,637 There's no future for her with us, she can't stay here There's no future for her with us, she can't stay here
627 00:54:20,320 00:54:22,470 He loves the kids more than I do He loves the kids more than I do
628 00:54:22,640 00:54:24,312 I'm their mother... I'm their mother...
629 00:54:24,400 00:54:28,279 ...but God knows, I don't love them as much as he does ...but God knows, I don't love them as much as he does
630 00:54:29,160 00:54:32,755 He's isn't here, but God knows, he loves them He's isn't here, but God knows, he loves them
631 00:54:35,760 00:54:38,479 He loves them all so much He loves them all so much
632 00:54:39,520 00:54:41,829 It was all my fault, I know it was It was all my fault, I know it was
633 00:54:41,960 00:54:45,270 I knew she felt guilty, she was so unsettled here I knew she felt guilty, she was so unsettled here
634 00:54:45,400 00:54:48,039 I guessed she felt she was to blame I guessed she felt she was to blame
635 00:54:48,200 00:54:51,715 Now I suggest you give her another chance Now I suggest you give her another chance
636 00:54:51,800 00:54:53,950 It might be better for you too It might be better for you too
637 00:54:54,040 00:54:57,350 You should know about such things You should know about such things
638 00:54:57,440 00:55:00,512 You've dealt with girls like her You've dealt with girls like her
639 00:55:00,680 00:55:03,114 You know how they behave You know how they behave
640 00:55:04,800 00:55:08,429 You've reconciled lots of families, can't you do the same for me? You've reconciled lots of families, can't you do the same for me?
641 00:55:08,520 00:55:13,435 Your mum is still angry with you, she needs time to get over it Your mum is still angry with you, she needs time to get over it
642 00:55:13,600 00:55:16,319 Because she thinks I'll be like before Because she thinks I'll be like before
643 00:55:17,760 00:55:22,197 Atena is giving us her word. You have our phone number Atena is giving us her word. You have our phone number
644 00:55:24,480 00:55:29,076 How much more must I suffer? I was unlucky with husbands How much more must I suffer? I was unlucky with husbands
645 00:55:29,160 00:55:34,598 Whenever you have a problem with her behaviour, send her back to us Whenever you have a problem with her behaviour, send her back to us
646 00:55:46,720 00:55:48,995 There are chairs there, please sit There are chairs there, please sit
647 00:56:14,600 00:56:19,515 Tell your mum we'll help her out until we find you a job Tell your mum we'll help her out until we find you a job
648 00:57:42,160 00:57:43,991 Will you be told off at home? Will you be told off at home?
649 00:57:45,760 00:57:47,830 Won't they ask why you ran away? Won't they ask why you ran away?
650 00:57:48,480 00:57:50,869 If they tell me off, I'll run back here If they tell me off, I'll run back here
651 00:57:55,440 00:57:58,034 The girls here are leaving one by one The girls here are leaving one by one
652 00:57:58,960 00:58:01,872 Two go, another one comes Two go, another one comes
653 00:58:04,280 00:58:06,555 Is this the brother who beats you? Is this the brother who beats you?
654 00:58:10,520 00:58:13,273 Tell me, do you want to go home? Tell me, do you want to go home?
655 00:58:15,960 00:58:17,279 What does that nod mean? What does that nod mean?
656 00:58:18,160 00:58:19,229 What? What?
657 00:58:20,640 00:58:24,155 Well, if you want to go home, why did you leave in the first place? Well, if you want to go home, why did you leave in the first place?
658 00:58:26,120 00:58:27,951 Because she's a silly girl Because she's a silly girl
659 00:58:29,240 00:58:33,472 No! She must realise that she shouldn't run away like this No! She must realise that she shouldn't run away like this
660 00:58:34,760 00:58:39,880 Many runaway children are kidnapped and killed for their hearts or kidney Many runaway children are kidnapped and killed for their hearts or kidney
661 00:58:40,360 00:58:43,113 Imagine if that happened to you Imagine if that happened to you
662 00:58:45,040 00:58:47,554 One shouldn't leave home like this One shouldn't leave home like this
663 00:58:48,120 00:58:51,874 Was it the right thing to do? And now you say you want to go home Was it the right thing to do? And now you say you want to go home
664 00:58:53,400 00:58:54,879 Tell me why Tell me why
665 00:59:02,720 00:59:05,553 - I just want to go home - Why? For what reason? - I just want to go home - Why? For what reason?
666 00:59:09,160 00:59:13,438 Now, you've come here and and you've accepted responsibility Now, you've come here and and you've accepted responsibility
667 00:59:13,720 00:59:17,872 Will you give me a written guarantee that nobody will beat her at home? Will you give me a written guarantee that nobody will beat her at home?
668 00:59:19,960 00:59:24,670 If she runs away again, I'll come after you, you realise that? If she runs away again, I'll come after you, you realise that?
669 00:59:24,800 00:59:28,588 Sure, if I accept the responsibility for taking her back... Sure, if I accept the responsibility for taking her back...
670 00:59:28,760 00:59:32,514 ...I'll get a guarantee from her family ...I'll get a guarantee from her family
671 00:59:32,760 00:59:35,558 I'll tell them not to hurt her I'll tell them not to hurt her
672 00:59:35,640 00:59:38,712 I'll take the consequences I'll take the consequences
673 00:59:39,960 00:59:42,997 - Do you beat her? What's your name? - Kioumarz - Do you beat her? What's your name? - Kioumarz
674 00:59:43,080 00:59:47,198 - Do you beat her? Tell the truth - I'll make him eat shit if he does - Do you beat her? Tell the truth - I'll make him eat shit if he does
675 00:59:47,880 00:59:51,316 She's only a child; if she misbehaves you should talk to her She's only a child; if she misbehaves you should talk to her
676 00:59:53,520 00:59:57,877 She's been here several days and I can see that she's a bit naughty She's been here several days and I can see that she's a bit naughty
677 00:59:58,040 00:59:59,234 Look at me! Look at me!
678 00:59:59,320 01:00:01,880 Last night she had a fight with another girl Last night she had a fight with another girl
679 01:00:02,000 01:00:03,991 I'm not saying she's perfect I'm not saying she's perfect
680 01:00:04,360 01:00:07,989 She's a bit mischievous but you must learn how to handle these kids She's a bit mischievous but you must learn how to handle these kids
681 01:00:08,240 01:00:11,710 She doesn't know the meaning of love and compassion She doesn't know the meaning of love and compassion
682 01:00:11,800 01:00:14,519 Her mother's paralysed in both legs Her mother's paralysed in both legs
683 01:00:14,640 01:00:17,518 She's been housebound for two months She's been housebound for two months
684 01:00:19,080 01:00:21,992 - Excuse me, her real name is Marjan - Marjan? - Excuse me, her real name is Marjan - Marjan?
685 01:00:22,520 01:00:25,876 She should have stayed home for her mother's sake She should have stayed home for her mother's sake
686 01:00:25,960 01:00:29,714 She's the eldest daughter, she should help her mother She's the eldest daughter, she should help her mother
687 01:00:30,720 01:00:34,269 Now she's not sure if she wants to go home or not Now she's not sure if she wants to go home or not
688 01:00:36,000 01:00:39,151 It's obvious she has no consideration for her parents It's obvious she has no consideration for her parents
689 01:00:39,680 01:00:43,468 Say if you want to go home to your parents or stay here Say if you want to go home to your parents or stay here
690 01:00:43,560 01:00:46,279 If you're not happy about going home... If you're not happy about going home...
691 01:00:46,360 01:00:49,796 ...tell the lady and I won't take you ...tell the lady and I won't take you
692 01:00:50,120 01:00:51,758 I'm telling you, Marjan... I'm telling you, Marjan...
693 01:00:52,080 01:00:53,433 - I want to stay here - Why? - I want to stay here - Why?
694 01:00:54,000 01:00:57,788 Your mother's been crying for you every night and your poor father... Your mother's been crying for you every night and your poor father...
695 01:00:58,280 01:01:01,716 Don't you want to go back to look after your mum? Don't you want to go back to look after your mum?
696 01:01:02,120 01:01:06,636 Your sister's crying for you day and night. She's lonely Your sister's crying for you day and night. She's lonely
697 01:01:07,080 01:01:09,355 Don't you want to go to school? Don't you want to go to school?
698 01:01:09,960 01:01:12,872 You can't have everything, you know You can't have everything, you know
699 01:01:13,000 01:01:17,232 You must put up with hardship in life until you can stand on your own feet You must put up with hardship in life until you can stand on your own feet
700 01:01:19,720 01:01:23,030 You must help your parents You must help your parents
701 01:01:24,560 01:01:27,791 I've got this gentleman's guarantee... I've got this gentleman's guarantee...
702 01:01:29,000 01:01:31,594 ...that no one will beat you again ...that no one will beat you again
703 01:01:31,720 01:01:35,395 I assure you, there won't be any more beating I assure you, there won't be any more beating
704 01:01:36,240 01:01:41,439 Look, your brother's crying. He came all this way for you! Look, your brother's crying. He came all this way for you!
705 01:01:42,280 01:01:44,396 Why do you want to stay here? Why do you want to stay here?
706 01:01:44,480 01:01:48,314 True, they can look after you until you grow up... True, they can look after you until you grow up...
707 01:01:48,400 01:01:51,676 ...but your mum, your sister, they won't let you go ...but your mum, your sister, they won't let you go
708 01:01:51,960 01:01:54,679 In the end, they'll have to come and get you In the end, they'll have to come and get you
709 01:01:54,880 01:01:57,314 Families don't just give up their children Families don't just give up their children
710 01:01:57,440 01:02:01,513 We can't let someone stay here if they have a family We can't let someone stay here if they have a family
711 01:02:01,920 01:02:05,515 You must go back to your family and live a normal life You must go back to your family and live a normal life
712 01:02:07,000 01:02:10,629 There's hardship in everybody's life There's hardship in everybody's life
713 01:02:11,360 01:02:15,194 You can't expect to have everything you want, you understand? You can't expect to have everything you want, you understand?
714 01:02:15,280 01:02:20,149 As the lady says, when I take you home, I'll get guarantees... As the lady says, when I take you home, I'll get guarantees...
715 01:02:20,400 01:02:23,312 ...from your parents and from your brother here ...from your parents and from your brother here
716 01:02:25,200 01:02:28,192 Yes, I'll send them to her Yes, I'll send them to her
717 01:02:28,280 01:02:31,795 I'll tell them that if they ever hurt you again... I'll tell them that if they ever hurt you again...
718 01:02:31,880 01:02:34,269 ...I'll bring you back here myself! ...I'll bring you back here myself!
719 01:02:34,360 01:02:37,830 Listen, next week I'll send a social worker to her house... Listen, next week I'll send a social worker to her house...
720 01:02:37,920 01:02:40,388 ...to check how she is doing ...to check how she is doing
721 01:02:47,320 01:02:49,880 We're putting her in your hands, right? We're putting her in your hands, right?
722 01:02:50,440 01:02:55,798 If you have a problem, go and tell the gentleman, he'll know what to do If you have a problem, go and tell the gentleman, he'll know what to do
723 01:02:56,960 01:02:59,520 An d don't leave home again for no good reason An d don't leave home again for no good reason
724 01:02:59,840 01:03:02,308 Society is full of wolves, do you understand? Society is full of wolves, do you understand?
725 01:03:02,520 01:03:05,273 God was with you this time God was with you this time
726 01:03:05,520 01:03:07,909 You got here safely You got here safely
727 01:03:33,760 01:03:36,797 All parents are strict with their daughters All parents are strict with their daughters
728 01:03:37,320 01:03:40,437 It's their right, isn't it? It's their right, isn't it?
729 01:03:43,400 01:03:45,038 What do you really want? What do you really want?
730 01:03:46,960 01:03:48,552 What can we do for you? What can we do for you?
731 01:03:49,120 01:03:51,554 I don't ever want to go back to that house I don't ever want to go back to that house
732 01:03:51,640 01:03:54,154 Never? Don't you want to see your mum? Never? Don't you want to see your mum?
733 01:03:54,240 01:03:56,196 My mother, yes, but not my father My mother, yes, but not my father
734 01:03:56,280 01:03:59,511 You love your mum. Don't you love your father? You love your mum. Don't you love your father?
735 01:03:59,880 01:04:01,916 - Why? Does he beat you? - A lot - Why? Does he beat you? - A lot
736 01:04:04,400 01:04:07,358 I never complained about doing the housework I never complained about doing the housework
737 01:04:07,880 01:04:10,838 I did whatever they told me I did whatever they told me
738 01:04:11,160 01:04:14,789 They stopped me going to school so I could do the housework They stopped me going to school so I could do the housework
739 01:04:14,920 01:04:17,309 They kept me in the house all the time They kept me in the house all the time
740 01:04:17,400 01:04:19,675 - Did you do the housework properly? - Yes - Did you do the housework properly? - Yes
741 01:04:20,000 01:04:22,719 Did you go out with friends without permission? Did you go out with friends without permission?
742 01:04:22,800 01:04:25,234 Never. I never had such freedom Never. I never had such freedom
743 01:04:25,800 01:04:27,677 I never went out without my parents I never went out without my parents
744 01:04:27,880 01:04:30,030 How long has your father been an addict? How long has your father been an addict?
745 01:04:30,400 01:04:31,992 Six, seven years Six, seven years
746 01:04:32,560 01:04:34,278 He uses opium, you said? He uses opium, you said?
747 01:04:34,440 01:04:36,032 - What about your mum? - No - What about your mum? - No
748 01:04:38,680 01:04:42,958 Do you have any close friends, anyone to talk to? Do you have any close friends, anyone to talk to?
749 01:04:43,120 01:04:44,997 No, I'm not allowed out of the house No, I'm not allowed out of the house
750 01:04:45,160 01:04:46,479 What about relatives? What about relatives?
751 01:04:46,560 01:04:49,677 None of our relatives ever come to our house... None of our relatives ever come to our house...
752 01:04:49,840 01:04:51,512 ...because of my father ...because of my father
753 01:04:53,720 01:04:56,917 He was a shoe-maker, but now he buys and sells opium He was a shoe-maker, but now he buys and sells opium
754 01:05:04,520 01:05:08,195 You can go now, come and talk to me whenever you want You can go now, come and talk to me whenever you want
755 01:05:21,720 01:05:25,030 Why do you worry? Didn't you say you don't love them? Why do you worry? Didn't you say you don't love them?
756 01:05:25,120 01:05:28,192 That's true, but I miss my mum That's true, but I miss my mum
757 01:05:28,280 01:05:29,998 - Is your mum nice? - Yes - Is your mum nice? - Yes
758 01:05:31,120 01:05:33,953 If I see her I won't be able to let go of her If I see her I won't be able to let go of her
759 01:05:34,400 01:05:39,030 I love my mum too and when I'm grown up I'll go and live with her I love my mum too and when I'm grown up I'll go and live with her
760 01:05:40,240 01:05:42,515 But not now, because she can't manage But not now, because she can't manage
761 01:05:45,080 01:05:49,198 Amazing! I've been here 3 weeks and they finally decide to show us Amazing! I've been here 3 weeks and they finally decide to show us
762 01:05:50,680 01:05:52,750 The Centre people can't really help me The Centre people can't really help me
763 01:06:04,520 01:06:07,353 You don't have to face your family right now You don't have to face your family right now
764 01:06:07,720 01:06:09,711 We'll talk to them first We'll talk to them first
765 01:06:11,920 01:06:15,071 Just stay calm and say whatever you like to them Just stay calm and say whatever you like to them
766 01:06:21,280 01:06:23,475 I've got nothing to say to them I've got nothing to say to them
767 01:06:26,200 01:06:28,395 God, I was so naive! God, I was so naive!
768 01:06:33,720 01:06:36,598 Why, sister, why? I provided for you Why, sister, why? I provided for you
769 01:06:37,680 01:06:40,399 Whatever you wanted, I gave you Whatever you wanted, I gave you
770 01:06:42,280 01:06:46,319 I had nothing to wear myself, but I got you whatever you asked for I had nothing to wear myself, but I got you whatever you asked for
771 01:07:17,200 01:07:20,033 Dad had a stroke Dad had a stroke
772 01:07:38,280 01:07:40,157 Come and sit down Come and sit down
773 01:08:01,760 01:08:03,990 She says she hasn't got her ID card She says she hasn't got her ID card
774 01:08:04,240 01:08:05,514 We've got it We've got it
775 01:08:07,000 01:08:08,911 Why hasn't she been to school? Why hasn't she been to school?
776 01:08:09,000 01:08:11,594 We live in a bad neighbourhood We live in a bad neighbourhood
777 01:08:11,720 01:08:15,030 We told her certain things, but she wouldn't listen We told her certain things, but she wouldn't listen
778 01:08:15,600 01:08:18,592 We told her she couldn't continue going to school there We told her she couldn't continue going to school there
779 01:08:19,240 01:08:24,473 We said the girls in the neighbourhood were no good and a bad influence We said the girls in the neighbourhood were no good and a bad influence
780 01:08:25,240 01:08:28,277 "They'll lead you astray, they'll corrupt you" "They'll lead you astray, they'll corrupt you"
781 01:08:28,360 01:08:30,316 At first she agreed, she said: At first she agreed, she said:
782 01:08:30,760 01:08:33,274 "Brother, just don't lock me up!" "Brother, just don't lock me up!"
783 01:08:33,480 01:08:36,392 I said "Whatever you want, I'll get you" I said "Whatever you want, I'll get you"
784 01:08:36,480 01:08:39,199 We want to help you as much as possible We want to help you as much as possible
785 01:08:40,240 01:08:43,710 But girls don't run away from home without cause But girls don't run away from home without cause
786 01:08:43,960 01:08:46,155 This was without cause This was without cause
787 01:08:46,320 01:08:49,437 Listen, she was walking down the street with my mother Listen, she was walking down the street with my mother
788 01:08:49,520 01:08:53,229 A couple of guys called out "what a nice figure you have!" A couple of guys called out "what a nice figure you have!"
789 01:08:53,560 01:08:57,633 My mum told her "Ignore them!" My mum told her "Ignore them!"
790 01:08:57,760 01:08:59,716 But my sister answered them back But my sister answered them back
791 01:09:00,120 01:09:03,237 My mother told her to walk properly My mother told her to walk properly
792 01:09:03,320 01:09:05,436 Her walk is a little improper Her walk is a little improper
793 01:09:08,240 01:09:11,073 Begging your pardon... Begging your pardon...
794 01:09:11,720 01:09:15,872 ...but if you were walking properly in the street... ...but if you were walking properly in the street...
795 01:09:16,000 01:09:19,197 ...would I dare call out to you? ...would I dare call out to you?
796 01:09:19,320 01:09:23,552 - Are you saying it was Parisa's fault - Yes, she didn't walk properly - Are you saying it was Parisa's fault - Yes, she didn't walk properly
797 01:09:24,440 01:09:26,874 My sister has no friends My sister has no friends
798 01:09:27,800 01:09:29,711 She isn't that type at all She isn't that type at all
799 01:09:30,000 01:09:31,956 She just went crazy suddenly She just went crazy suddenly
800 01:09:32,280 01:09:34,191 You can ask the neighbours You can ask the neighbours
801 01:09:34,320 01:09:37,551 When I told people that my sister had disappeared... When I told people that my sister had disappeared...
802 01:09:37,640 01:09:41,792 ...they said "What sister?" Nobody had ever set eyes on her! ...they said "What sister?" Nobody had ever set eyes on her!
803 01:09:42,600 01:09:43,953 Why should she run away? Why should she run away?
804 01:09:44,600 01:09:46,556 She had no problems at home She had no problems at home
805 01:09:47,080 01:09:49,275 Whatever she wanted I provided for her Whatever she wanted I provided for her
806 01:09:51,400 01:09:54,392 I want to talk to her for a few minutes I want to talk to her for a few minutes
807 01:09:56,080 01:09:58,958 - Shall I come too? - No, you wait here - Shall I come too? - No, you wait here
808 01:10:00,400 01:10:04,029 It's up to you. Your brother wants to talk to you and convince you It's up to you. Your brother wants to talk to you and convince you
809 01:10:04,120 01:10:07,669 I can't interfere when you two are talking I can't interfere when you two are talking
810 01:10:08,200 01:10:12,273 Tell them what you told me, all the reasons you think are important... Tell them what you told me, all the reasons you think are important...
811 01:10:12,360 01:10:17,514 ...why you'd rather stay here than go back with them ...why you'd rather stay here than go back with them
812 01:10:20,360 01:10:22,396 Now let's go back to the room Now let's go back to the room
813 01:10:32,480 01:10:34,152 She's done a lot for me She's done a lot for me
814 01:10:34,240 01:10:37,755 I'd come home at 2 a.m. And she'd be waiting for me... I'd come home at 2 a.m. And she'd be waiting for me...
815 01:10:37,840 01:10:40,434 ...and take my socks and trousers to wash ...and take my socks and trousers to wash
816 01:10:40,560 01:10:43,358 - Well, Parisa? - She's done all this for me - Well, Parisa? - She's done all this for me
817 01:10:43,520 01:10:47,479 Do you love your mum and your brother? Why don't you speak up? Do you love your mum and your brother? Why don't you speak up?
818 01:10:47,560 01:10:50,074 If you don't love me, say so If you don't love me, say so
819 01:10:50,520 01:10:52,715 Have I done anything wrong to you? Have I done anything wrong to you?
820 01:10:52,880 01:10:56,111 Say it, don't be afraid, I'll get you whatever you want Say it, don't be afraid, I'll get you whatever you want
821 01:10:59,960 01:11:03,236 Tell us about the problems at home so I can defend you Tell us about the problems at home so I can defend you
822 01:11:03,320 01:11:05,595 Dad had a stroke, he's dying Dad had a stroke, he's dying
823 01:11:06,120 01:11:09,795 When you were at home, whenever mum had a fit... When you were at home, whenever mum had a fit...
824 01:11:09,880 01:11:12,030 ...she never bit her tongue ...she never bit her tongue
825 01:11:12,120 01:11:15,510 Since you left, her tongue is a mess Since you left, her tongue is a mess
826 01:11:16,880 01:11:20,589 Since you left home, life has no meaning Since you left home, life has no meaning
827 01:11:22,680 01:11:26,468 I was sacked from the best job I ever had I was sacked from the best job I ever had
828 01:11:27,680 01:11:30,319 My sister must remain intact, you see My sister must remain intact, you see
829 01:11:30,520 01:11:32,272 She's a virgin She's a virgin
830 01:11:32,760 01:11:35,069 Could I talk to my daughter alone? Could I talk to my daughter alone?
831 01:11:35,360 01:11:37,476 - Of course - We'll both talk to her - Of course - We'll both talk to her
832 01:11:38,240 01:11:40,117 Wait, sit down Wait, sit down
833 01:11:48,720 01:11:52,076 You can't let girls go out these days You can't let girls go out these days
834 01:12:19,000 01:12:21,275 Shall I pour the water on him? Shall I pour the water on him?
835 01:12:35,680 01:12:38,399 - He passed out - Where's the father? - He passed out - Where's the father?
836 01:12:39,840 01:12:42,877 He's outside. I want to talk to the father separately He's outside. I want to talk to the father separately
837 01:12:46,800 01:12:49,030 Call your father in Call your father in
838 01:12:54,960 01:12:58,430 - What guarantee shall I give you? - Not you, I won't accept yours - What guarantee shall I give you? - Not you, I won't accept yours
839 01:12:59,200 01:13:02,590 You're not up to giving me a guarantee You're not up to giving me a guarantee
840 01:13:02,680 01:13:06,116 - What do you mean? - You can't even look after yourself - What do you mean? - You can't even look after yourself
841 01:13:06,200 01:13:09,158 - Why can't I? - I won't say any more - Why can't I? - I won't say any more
842 01:13:09,240 01:13:12,596 But I've enough experience to know what your problem is... But I've enough experience to know what your problem is...
843 01:13:13,040 01:13:16,635 You're not fit to look after this child You're not fit to look after this child
844 01:13:17,600 01:13:19,556 So you won't give us our sister back? So you won't give us our sister back?
845 01:13:19,640 01:13:21,790 No, we'll send her to a Centre... No, we'll send her to a Centre...
846 01:13:21,880 01:13:25,350 ...where she can continue her studies and lead her own life ...where she can continue her studies and lead her own life
847 01:13:30,320 01:13:32,038 I'll agree to anything I'll agree to anything
848 01:13:32,120 01:13:36,398 If my sister comes home, everything'll be fine... If my sister comes home, everything'll be fine...
849 01:13:36,960 01:13:40,839 If she doesn't, I'll cut myself to pieces and then I'll leave this place If she doesn't, I'll cut myself to pieces and then I'll leave this place
850 01:13:42,320 01:13:45,790 - Don't you threaten me! - I'm threatening myself - Don't you threaten me! - I'm threatening myself
851 01:13:45,880 01:13:48,269 Don't threaten yourself either Don't threaten yourself either
852 01:13:48,680 01:13:51,797 - There's a law - I'll hang myself! - There's a law - I'll hang myself!
853 01:13:52,040 01:13:56,192 I've had a million beatings from my father I've had a million beatings from my father
854 01:13:57,440 01:14:02,150 If I wanted to kill myself or leave home, I could have done it If I wanted to kill myself or leave home, I could have done it
855 01:14:02,520 01:14:05,910 But I stayed for love of my mother and my two sisters But I stayed for love of my mother and my two sisters
856 01:14:06,120 01:14:08,190 These three are the loves of my life These three are the loves of my life
857 01:14:08,760 01:14:14,596 If my sister comes with me... if she comes back home, no problem If my sister comes with me... if she comes back home, no problem
858 01:14:14,760 01:14:16,671 She can go if she wants She can go if she wants
859 01:14:17,760 01:14:22,629 But if she won't come with me, then I'll cut myself to pieces But if she won't come with me, then I'll cut myself to pieces
860 01:14:24,320 01:14:28,438 There's no need for such a thing, there's always a sensible solution There's no need for such a thing, there's always a sensible solution
861 01:14:28,600 01:14:31,353 Don't you want to come with me? Don't you love us? Don't you want to come with me? Don't you love us?
862 01:14:33,920 01:14:35,717 I'm your servant I'm your servant
863 01:14:36,040 01:14:38,952 - Don't you want to live with us? - This is pointless - Don't you want to live with us? - This is pointless
864 01:14:39,920 01:14:41,990 We must safeguard this child's future We must safeguard this child's future
865 01:14:42,080 01:14:45,470 - What guarantee do you want? - Can you give us a guarantee, sir? - What guarantee do you want? - Can you give us a guarantee, sir?
866 01:14:45,600 01:14:48,512 I'll vouch for her future I'll vouch for her future
867 01:14:48,600 01:14:52,149 - How can you give a guarantee? - I'll give a written one - How can you give a guarantee? - I'll give a written one
868 01:14:52,440 01:14:55,398 Next time, if anything happens to her... Next time, if anything happens to her...
869 01:14:55,480 01:14:59,268 ...I'll drag you, both of you, to the International Court at the Hague ...I'll drag you, both of you, to the International Court at the Hague
870 01:14:59,360 01:15:02,033 I'll hang myself! I'll hang myself!
871 01:15:02,400 01:15:04,755 I'll give the guarantee myself I'll give the guarantee myself
872 01:15:04,880 01:15:09,874 I won't accept a guarantee from you! You're not fit to give one I won't accept a guarantee from you! You're not fit to give one
873 01:15:10,200 01:15:12,998 Mr Taqipour, let your daughter stay here for a while Mr Taqipour, let your daughter stay here for a while
874 01:15:13,680 01:15:15,989 I can't bear her staying here I can't bear her staying here
875 01:15:16,360 01:15:19,670 Sort out your problem, then we'll accept your guarantee Sort out your problem, then we'll accept your guarantee
876 01:15:19,920 01:15:22,354 Why did she say she ran away? Why did she say she ran away?
877 01:15:23,120 01:15:26,749 She was mistreated at home, she wasn't cared for She was mistreated at home, she wasn't cared for
878 01:15:26,840 01:15:30,674 Keep quiet, Mr Taqipour. Tell me, Parisa, why did you run away? Keep quiet, Mr Taqipour. Tell me, Parisa, why did you run away?
879 01:15:30,760 01:15:33,035 Tell the truth, I'd like to know the reason Tell the truth, I'd like to know the reason
880 01:15:34,600 01:15:36,238 Please, keep quiet! Please, keep quiet!
881 01:15:38,520 01:15:42,559 Now speak up. What were your reasons for leaving home? Now speak up. What were your reasons for leaving home?
882 01:15:42,760 01:15:46,639 Tell us the truth so I know how to help you Tell us the truth so I know how to help you
883 01:15:47,200 01:15:50,556 I'll be your slave, whatever you want I'll provide I'll be your slave, whatever you want I'll provide
884 01:15:53,880 01:15:55,393 You sit down, please You sit down, please
885 01:16:00,320 01:16:01,912 Now, tell us Now, tell us
886 01:16:02,160 01:16:07,154 They beat me up, and they humiliated me in front of others, so I ran away They beat me up, and they humiliated me in front of others, so I ran away
887 01:16:07,240 01:16:08,468 Why did they beat you? Why did they beat you?
888 01:16:08,800 01:16:13,351 You weren't the only one at home to get beaten, were you? You weren't the only one at home to get beaten, were you?
889 01:16:13,640 01:16:15,710 - I suffered more... - More than me? - I suffered more... - More than me?
890 01:16:15,800 01:16:18,633 You suffered too, but I got the beatings... You suffered too, but I got the beatings...
891 01:16:18,760 01:16:23,197 - What, more than me? - Will you let her speak? - What, more than me? - Will you let her speak?
892 01:16:25,120 01:16:26,838 Go on, say what you want Go on, say what you want
893 01:16:27,240 01:16:28,832 I was beaten a lot... I was beaten a lot...
894 01:16:28,920 01:16:32,469 Wherever I went, it was always with my mother Wherever I went, it was always with my mother
895 01:16:33,040 01:16:36,237 Once or twice they allowed me to go out... Once or twice they allowed me to go out...
896 01:16:36,800 01:16:39,792 ...but then they stopped it and I didn't go out at all ...but then they stopped it and I didn't go out at all
897 01:16:43,760 01:16:45,512 Will you let her speak! Will you let her speak!
898 01:16:45,840 01:16:48,673 Do you approve of your daughter's conduct? Do you approve of your daughter's conduct?
899 01:16:48,960 01:16:51,190 - What do you mean? - Has she misbehaved? - What do you mean? - Has she misbehaved?
900 01:16:58,040 01:17:00,156 She never went out alone, never She never went out alone, never
901 01:17:02,520 01:17:03,999 I want you to tell me I want you to tell me
902 01:17:04,080 01:17:07,959 Did they just beat you up or were you beaten for a reason? Did they just beat you up or were you beaten for a reason?
903 01:17:09,040 01:17:12,669 Sometimes yes, but mostly they were just upset and took it out on me Sometimes yes, but mostly they were just upset and took it out on me
904 01:17:12,840 01:17:15,070 You keep quiet! You keep quiet!
905 01:17:15,280 01:17:17,191 You know your family best You know your family best
906 01:17:17,600 01:17:22,116 If they give us a guarantee, do you think they'll keep to it? If they give us a guarantee, do you think they'll keep to it?
907 01:17:23,600 01:17:28,435 If it were up to me, I wouldn't accept any guarantee from them If it were up to me, I wouldn't accept any guarantee from them
908 01:17:28,920 01:17:33,789 I wouldn't accept their guarantee because I believe they'll break it I wouldn't accept their guarantee because I believe they'll break it
909 01:17:34,400 01:17:36,595 Why? What do you know about us? Why? What do you know about us?
910 01:17:36,760 01:17:38,716 You're not in a normal state You're not in a normal state
911 01:17:39,360 01:17:42,033 I felt dizzy for a moment, that's all I felt dizzy for a moment, that's all
912 01:17:42,720 01:17:45,359 That's why we didn't let her go out That's why we didn't let her go out
913 01:17:45,440 01:17:48,989 Tell me, if they give a guarantee, will you go back? Tell me, if they give a guarantee, will you go back?
914 01:17:49,080 01:17:50,957 Do you want to go back? Do you want to go back?
915 01:17:53,560 01:17:55,994 I'll give you whatever you want I'll give you whatever you want
916 01:17:57,680 01:18:02,196 - I'm getting dizzy again - Go out, then! Go on! - I'm getting dizzy again - Go out, then! Go on!
917 01:18:02,440 01:18:04,032 Go outside, get some fresh air Go outside, get some fresh air
918 01:18:07,680 01:18:09,557 Go on, get out! Go on, get out!
919 01:18:14,600 01:18:17,478 If they give a guarantee and keep it, I'll go back If they give a guarantee and keep it, I'll go back
920 01:18:17,800 01:18:19,153 What sort of guarantee? What sort of guarantee?
921 01:18:19,320 01:18:23,359 For instance, that there won't be any beatings, no humiliation... For instance, that there won't be any beatings, no humiliation...
922 01:18:23,600 01:18:26,956 They used to pick on me for no reason They used to pick on me for no reason
923 01:18:27,160 01:18:30,994 I won't go back if it's going to be like it was before I won't go back if it's going to be like it was before
924 01:18:31,240 01:18:34,118 Was it your brother or your father who beat you? Was it your brother or your father who beat you?
925 01:18:36,760 01:18:38,751 Tell her, child, tell her everything Tell her, child, tell her everything
926 01:18:39,040 01:18:41,031 She says, yes. Why did you beat her? She says, yes. Why did you beat her?
927 01:18:41,200 01:18:45,557 Perhaps this lady will show me where I went wrong Perhaps this lady will show me where I went wrong
928 01:18:46,120 01:18:48,190 Tell her, child Tell her, child
929 01:18:52,240 01:18:55,516 When I tell her not to go out without my permission - When I tell her not to go out without my permission -
930 01:18:55,960 01:18:57,632 Sit down, Mr Taqipour Sit down, Mr Taqipour
931 01:19:08,880 01:19:12,589 That week I earned 19,300 toman That week I earned 19,300 toman
932 01:19:12,840 01:19:15,195 Then the other week, 29,000 Then the other week, 29,000
933 01:19:16,280 01:19:19,158 This week 52,000 toman This week 52,000 toman
934 01:19:19,560 01:19:21,835 I spent it all on taxis, looking for you I spent it all on taxis, looking for you
935 01:19:22,120 01:19:25,476 Dad had a stroke, I fell off the roof... Dad had a stroke, I fell off the roof...
936 01:19:25,920 01:19:27,911 The roof collapsed... The roof collapsed...
937 01:19:28,880 01:19:32,509 Come home with us tonight, please... Come home with us tonight, please...
938 01:19:35,200 01:19:37,395 For God's sake, come home For God's sake, come home
939 01:19:47,200 01:19:50,875 I'll get you a jacket like mine I'll get you a jacket like mine
940 01:19:51,480 01:19:53,675 I'll give you this one, alright? I'll give you this one, alright?
941 01:19:59,160 01:20:03,073 If she runs away again, you'll have to answer not only to our courts... If she runs away again, you'll have to answer not only to our courts...
942 01:20:03,200 01:20:06,192 ...but to the international courts... ...but to the international courts...
943 01:20:06,400 01:20:09,676 ...because you've been violating the rights of this child! ...because you've been violating the rights of this child!
944 01:20:09,880 01:20:13,714 - Punish me as you think fit! - I'm not punishing you - Punish me as you think fit! - I'm not punishing you
945 01:20:14,400 01:20:17,710 You must bring her here for counselling once a month You must bring her here for counselling once a month
946 01:20:17,960 01:20:21,111 If you don't, the police will come and get her If you don't, the police will come and get her
947 01:20:21,200 01:20:23,270 I'll bring her myself I'll bring her myself
948 01:20:24,360 01:20:28,990 When you've filled in the form, send them to my room to sign it When you've filled in the form, send them to my room to sign it
949 01:20:30,800 01:20:35,590 Give them an appointment to come for counselling Give them an appointment to come for counselling
950 01:20:36,240 01:20:39,277 She's to come with her parents once a month She's to come with her parents once a month
951 01:20:41,520 01:20:44,239 I'll give you any kind of guarantee I'll give you any kind of guarantee
952 01:20:44,320 01:20:46,754 I'll guarantee good treatment I'll guarantee good treatment
953 01:20:48,960 01:20:51,315 No more beating! No more beating!
954 01:20:52,160 01:20:55,709 Whatever the girl asks for, I'll provide Whatever the girl asks for, I'll provide
955 01:20:57,160 01:21:01,199 But she and her mother mustn't go to certain places without my permission But she and her mother mustn't go to certain places without my permission
956 01:21:01,440 01:21:04,193 I must have peace of mind when I go out I must have peace of mind when I go out
957 01:21:04,280 01:21:05,793 We'll discuss this later We'll discuss this later
958 01:21:20,000 01:21:24,232 Whatever you want, whatever freedom you want, I'll give you Whatever you want, whatever freedom you want, I'll give you
959 01:21:28,560 01:21:31,711 The jeans you liked, I'll buy them for you The jeans you liked, I'll buy them for you
960 01:21:48,640 01:21:51,677 You asked for a weekly allowance, I said that's fine You asked for a weekly allowance, I said that's fine
961 01:21:52,120 01:21:55,795 You said you wanted to buy things in installments, I said fine You said you wanted to buy things in installments, I said fine
962 01:21:55,960 01:21:59,475 - Parisa, where's your mum? - She's in the office - Parisa, where's your mum? - She's in the office
963 01:22:01,240 01:22:04,994 Tell them you're happy with us, sis... come back home Tell them you're happy with us, sis... come back home
964 01:22:05,520 01:22:08,876 We have no more money to pay for taxis We have no more money to pay for taxis
965 01:22:20,040 01:22:21,917 You know what this means? You know what this means?
966 01:22:22,320 01:22:24,390 It means I'm responsible It means I'm responsible
967 01:22:24,480 01:22:27,597 - Can't you sign? - No, I can't write - Can't you sign? - No, I can't write
968 01:22:27,880 01:22:28,835 Very well Very well
969 01:22:34,200 01:22:35,474 Is everything alright? Is everything alright?
970 01:22:35,560 01:22:37,915 I'll give another guarantee, if you like I'll give another guarantee, if you like
971 01:22:38,200 01:22:39,997 No, there's no need No, there's no need
972 01:22:40,560 01:22:43,677 You just keep your word, that'll be enough You just keep your word, that'll be enough
973 01:22:44,000 01:22:47,276 Will you get my wife to guarantee they won't go out? Will you get my wife to guarantee they won't go out?
974 01:22:47,520 01:22:50,671 So that I have peace of mind when I leave in the morning? So that I have peace of mind when I leave in the morning?
975 01:22:54,600 01:22:57,956 - You go out, I'll see to it - I beg your pardon - You go out, I'll see to it - I beg your pardon
976 01:23:07,440 01:23:11,069 I never knew they cared so much about me I never knew they cared so much about me
977 01:23:11,640 01:23:15,315 My dad hugged me when he saw me. He's never been like that with me My dad hugged me when he saw me. He's never been like that with me
978 01:23:15,440 01:23:18,113 I mean, I never felt my father's love before I mean, I never felt my father's love before
979 01:23:18,280 01:23:21,716 An d my mum, and my brother... particularly my brother An d my mum, and my brother... particularly my brother
980 01:23:22,160 01:23:24,230 I didn't know he felt like this about me I didn't know he felt like this about me
981 01:23:24,440 01:23:27,512 What if you go back and they start mistreating you again? What if you go back and they start mistreating you again?
982 01:23:28,400 01:23:30,789 That's not possible, I don't think so That's not possible, I don't think so
983 01:23:31,600 01:23:36,515 I mean I don't expect them to give me everything I want I mean I don't expect them to give me everything I want
984 01:23:36,720 01:23:38,950 I only want them to treat me well I only want them to treat me well
985 01:23:39,160 01:23:43,312 It seems I'm moving towards the happiness of my dreams It seems I'm moving towards the happiness of my dreams