01x01 - Bank of Tomorrow

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Fire!

Call the emergency services!

Fire! Fire! Fire!

Fire!

Out of there!

Fire in the building!

We have to get them out!

-Farida!
-Run for the door!

-Fire!
-No!

Fire!

-Where's the fire?
-Fire!

Fire!

SEVEN MONTHS EARLIER

BREAK GLASS IN CASE OF FIRE

HAWALLY SERVICES OFFICE

DIVORCE CERTIFICATE BY COURT ORDER

FARIDA ADEEB AL-MA'MUN

Congrats.

You're finally free.

Farida, how are you?

You going to the party at Yara's?

Maybe some other time.

Mr. Bill hasn't announced who's gonna
play the solo for the spring concert.

And honestly, I'm confident
that I'll get the solo.

But even if Amna gets it,
that's okay with me too.

-Great job today, Jude.
-Thank you, Adel. You too.

Ooh! I think we know who would get
the solo if it were up to Adel.

Come on. Stop.

-Good afternoon, Maestro.
-Good afternoon, Captain.

You spoil her, Roshan.

Princess.

Okay.

Uh-huh.

Another mistake.

Juju, X must never have
more than one value.

Same equation, its value is the same.
You follow me?

It makes no sense.
This X, it makes me very confused.

You know something, Juju?
Math is my favorite.

I love making order from chaos.

Oh, you got this one right. Bravo.
Jude!

Hey, Ma, they have the new collection.
I need to buy a dress!

One correct equation
doesn't mean a new dress.

Mm.

Sweetie?

Juju, what's this?

I don't know.
Dr. Badra said to give it to you.

Okay, please, I just wanna look.

Come on, Mom. Please.
We came to celebrate.

Hello, this is Omar.
Please leave a message. Thank you.

It's me.

Can you call me back
as soon as you get this message?

I'll be at my parents' house in a bit.

It's urgent, Omar.

Wow!
I love it! I love it! I love it!

It's gorgeous.

Well, hello.

Love it.

Come here.

So?

Yeah.

Do you need help?

Hi, Yara. Hello.

Farida. You should purchase it.

No, no, no, you take it. Please.
You grabbed it first.

You shopping for the fundraiser tonight?

No, I already got my dress a while back.

And I just wanted
something new for my closet.

I can't wait to see
what you'll be wearing this evening.

Yara, I sent you my apologies.
It's a busy time.

Well, I must've missed your message.
I do apologize.

No big deal. We're good.

You know what? Gold is not for me.

I think you're meant to have it.
I know you'll look beautiful.

Farida?

The dress would look great on you
if you wear it tonight.

I hope you change your mind. Tonight's
charity auction is really important.

We'll see.

It's 120 dinars, Ms. Farida.

All my cash has vanished.
I need to go to the bank.

Open an account with us perhaps, ma'am?

Yeah, okay.

James, you have under-reported

the w*r situation between Iraq and Iran

and the impact it has on our oil tankers.

And we are not even at w*r with them.

Hm.

And what are you hearing in Washington

about US ships offering protection?

Because you know
Kuwait's influence goes beyond oil.

He only made it because

it's the trip that Hasanein Pasha was on.

Hi.

Hi, Jude.

-Here.
-Hi.

-Hi, Nojood.
-Hello, sweetie.

-Your things arrived.
-I see them.

-Omar message yet?
-Why message you?

Why would he?

It doesn't matter.

Why did you open my boxes?

I… Just to see what you brought
and what you left there.

Mom, can I have a snack?

No eating until lunchtime.

JUDE'S ROOM

No!

They didn't pack my camera.

It's okay.
Grab it when you go to your father's.

Two homes are better than one.

So do I get to eat twice?

Twenty oil tankers

bombed this year alone!

Why is the Washington Post calling you?

Maybe tell her about her grandfather.

Tell her.

Know who I am?

Of course they would consult me.
Washington Post knows who I am.

It's my job is to analyze big news.

And I bring

insight mixed with balance.

Your grandpa's
practically stuffed with news.

Just like zucchini.

Alas, what I do can't afford
to buy new dresses.

-Seriously, how much you spend today?
-On what?

-I was gonna return them.
-Return what?

Good. I shall not pay
for all of your shopping.

Use your money, dear.

Are you returning mine?

Seriously? Bought two? One for each?

What is going on?

I bought a dress
for the charity event at Yara's tonight.

No big deal, okay?

-You can keep yours, Jude.
-A party?

An auction.

A charity event.

Not a party.

Who cares if it's a party?

Just go. Have fun. Just stay relaxed.

And you just might
find yourself a husband.

Awful, Mom.

A charity event.

A charity event.

What's this about?

To get rid of me?

You know what? If you could wait
for the ink on the divorce papers to dry,

then you can rush me
into marrying again.

-Have we ever forced her to get married?
-Hell no!

We never rushed her into anything.

She rushed into marrying Omar
so that she could get away from us.

Thanks for the meal.
Jude needs to finish her homework.

Hello, this is Omar.

Please leave a message. Thank you.

It's me… again.

Omar, I need to talk to you.

Will you just call me?

It's urgent.

I'm sure that if you keep practicing,
you'll get it right. Trust me.

So how about you take your violin
and practice in the other room?

I need to get ready. Please?

There's better acoustics in here.

Well, if the acoustics are better,
I can't argue.

Stay as long as you want.

Um…

You smell like cigarettes.

Not true. Stop, Jude. That's not funny.

-When are you coming home?
-A little late.

Jude, if you're sleeping here, then
don't spread your legs across the bed.

At least, I move less.

Well, at the very least,

I don't ever snore.

Enjoy the acoustics.

It's 290-kilometer long,

between latitudes 28 degrees

and 30 degrees north

and longitude 46…

Roshen is not here.

He's not working tonight.

Would you give me a ride?

Did Omar mention money

during the proceedings at court today?

Why are you asking?

Jude brought
her tuition bill home.

Omar knows how important school is

and that it's
the only stable thing in her life.

Maybe you should
really stop depending on Omar

and handle your own expenses.

Or don't depend on anyone.

What should I do?

Well, you could take a salary.

The resume would be great.

Between my divorce

and me not having worked in 13 years…

Your dress is nice.

It's too expensive, but it's nice.

Thank you, Father.

It's nice. I know.

But it won't protect me at this party.

Aha!

So it is a party.

Go ahead.

Gets divorced in the morning
and goes partying in the evening.

And did you see that dress?

Wow! You look incredible.

How sweet.

Thank you for the invite.

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Sorry.

Who's this?

Can you believe
she actually drove the car herself?

-Such a nice car!
-Sure is.

Your cousin couldn't help it.

She had to make
a grand entrance here tonight.

Just kidding.

I love Munira and her ways.

The auction is about to begin.

We'd like to let you know
all the profits of this auction

will go towards supporting
the first Kuwaiti female athletes

to be able to participate
and be shining future female Olympians!

Now, let me welcome
our fencing champion,

Asma Al-Madhi, and her coach!

Farida?

Oh, hi, Munira.

I wasn't expecting you to come.

So glad to see you here.

I never miss these types of events.

But you know how people
like to gossip and spread rumors.

There is a big difference
between gossip and envy.

If you look around and see,
you'll see you are getting all the envy.

No way.

I'm a ghost tonight.
They're all busy gossiping about you.

Ya!

Well, I don't see why you would worry
about all the gossip and chatter.

Munira, I am sure
you will be back in the spotlight.

As per usual, you can't help yourself.

Ah!

You're mistaken, honey.
I'm here tonight to support that champion.

I came for her,

not to make a show or satisfy the ego.

Nothing in this world
can satisfy your ego.

Whoo!

Whoo!

Whoo!

Dear guests, this auction is sponsored
by the Bank of Tomorrow.

I would like to thank
my husband and vice president, your host,

Amir Hashem,

and his generous support.

Thank you.

Thanks for coming. Thank you.

The Bank of Tomorrow

has made a generous contribution,

and we are proud
to be a part of all the hard work,

compliments of Yara.

All profits will go
towards funding Asma's training,

and we're all counting on you,

on your kindness,

and on your generosity,

in order to give a chance
to a Kuwaiti woman,

a chance to win a medal at the Olympics.

Whoo!

And now, let the bidding begin.

The watch set.

Our opening bid, 150 dinars.
150 dinars. Anyone wants to raise?

Two hundred dinars. Two hundred dinars.

Two hundred and fifty dinars.
Anybody else?

Three hundred dinars.

Three hundred fifty dinars.

And once, and twice, and thrice.

Congratulations.

Moving on to the next item.

Opening at 200 dinars.
Two hundred and fifty dinars. 250 dinars.

Three hundred dinars.
Let me see 400 dinars.

Who wants to raise? Who wants to raise?

Four hundred and fifty dinars.

Four hundred and fifty.

And once, and twice, and thrice!

Next, we have an Italian diamond set.

Five hundred dinars! Five hundred dinars!
Who will raise?

Six hundred dinars! Seven hundred dinars!
Nine hundred dinars!

So anybody else? And once…

350 dinars! A thousand dinars!

Let me see. And twice! And thrice!

Once! Twice!

And thrice!

Congratulations!

Twice! And thrice!

We were able to raise
10,000 dinars for our own Asma.

Wow, Asma!

It is my pleasure to conclude our auction
with this wonderful item now.

Pièce de résistance.

With all our gratitude
for your generous bids.

May the best man or best woman win.

Our opening bid is 75 dinars.

Seventy-five dinars.

Do I see 100 dinars?

One hundred dinars over there.
Anyone wants to raise? 150?

One hundred and fifty. 150.
Can someone give me two?

Anyone wants to raise? Anyone?

Anyone for 200 dinars? 200 dinars.
Anyone wants to raise?

200 dinars from the lady over here.
200 dinars.

Anyone for 250 dinars? Anyone?

Anyone wants to raise?

Two hundred and fifty dinars. Yes, madam.

Two hundred and fifty dinars! Anybody?

Three hundred dinars!
Three hundred dinars!

Three hundred and fifty dinars!
Three hundred and fifty dinars!

Three hundred and fifty dinars!

Can I get another 400 dinars to help Asma
with her training and travel expenses?

What are you folks hiding
in those pockets?

Let's see it!

Four hundred dinars here!

Four hundred dinars!

Anyone for four hundred and twenty-five?

Four hundred and twenty-five?

Four hundred and twenty-five!

Anyone wants to raise? Anyone?

Anyone for four hundred and twenty-five?

Four hundred and twenty-five!

No one?
It's for her training and travel expenses!

Four hundred fifty.

Four hundred and fifty!

Four hundred and fifty!

Anyone wants to raise?

Once! And twice!

And thrice!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the elegant lady
on this beautiful masterpiece!

Congratulations! Congratulations!

Dear guests,

the show must continue.

We have a special something
before we end things.

A final sculpture

that was created

with the same tree
that the other was carved from.

But we ought to ask the woman
in magnificent gold

if she'd like to bid on this piece?

Would you like to match your friend
and buy this masterpiece

for 450 dinars?

So?

Can we count on you?

Yes.

Of course, yes.

Your driver not here, Farida?
Do you need a ride or something?

Driver's fallen asleep.

Uh, I stopped.

One after your divorce to celebrate.

You're the first person
to say the word to me. "Divorce."

But not the last.

There are worse things
than getting a divorce.

Mm? Such as?

Being married to someone
you're not in love with,

even if he's handsome and rich.

Or being like me.

Thirty years old

and still single.

You are thirty-two.

But I'm sure you're happier.

Not much happier.

But I guess I'd rather be
unhappy on my own

than be unhappy with him.

You do have a nice car.

Thanks to your new job?

Used my money.

I took a loan.

But in the end, my money.

I know you work at the bank these days.
But what's your position?

In the stock market in Kuwait,
trading stocks for Bank of Tomorrow.

I make an incredible salary.

And I've had such a great month so far.

Oh yeah? What's so fun
about looking at numbers all the time?

Cash flow, Farida. Cash flow is the thing.

Four hundred KBH!

Four hundred KBH!

-Yes, KBH. KBH!
-Like this.

I want four hundred KBH.

-God Almighty!
-Here. Here.

He wasn't gonna sell me Alumaco, but--

Stop.

I really don't care how you did it. Would
you just log it so I can get out of here?

Well, thank you, my dear friend.

Oh…

If they're going to hire
these women clerks in here,

why don't they tell them to cover more?

Hm.

Trades for Hassan Darwish,
logged by clerk Munira.

Double check.

Today a clerk and tomorrow a trader.

Just making a friendly observation.

Do you know me?
Because I don't believe we've met before.

I don't want to disturb you.

I'm impressed how organized
Hassan's files are these days.

Nice to meet you, Munira.

Thank you.

And who told you
I would settle for being a trader?

Two years from now,
I'll be a portfolio manager.

Two years? That's too long.

I'd say you'll get there sooner.

How's that?

Because I manage portfolios.

And like the way you work.

Never seen a notebook in your hand

or use a calculator.

That's good.

Notice anything else?

Mathematics are a valuable skill.

Negotiating.

That's the skill
a trader needs to succeed.

May I ask you a question about something?

What do you think

we should do about Kazima shipping?

Standstill for six months.
Instincts say wait a bit.

What are these instincts based on?

Kazima ships transport oil
around the Gulf,

but with bombings,

the company's profits have plummeted.

If our neighbors in the north
can make peace,

this would clear the way for Kazima.

But unfortunately, their bombings
haven't stopped since '82 and are

not stopping soon enough.

-That's why I think we do nothing.
-That makes sense.

But a bank
doesn't make money on instincts.

It relies on information.

Nathan Rothschild.

A German money man.

In 1815, this man used carrier pigeons
to get news from the b*ttlefield,

all the way from Waterloo to London.

Napoleon lost the w*r, and our friend

had made huge profits and was rich.

He had all this
because he had information.

Handy little history lesson.

What if I said the Russians and Americans

might be willing
to protect our tankers for us.

How do you find time to train pigeons?

Without protection,
Kazima stocks will remain at the bottom.

But if those superpowers decide to make
allies and have warships somewhere in--

-You turn into Nathan Rothschild.
-Precisely.

All I want is confirmation.

Perhaps you can help me? Maybe?

If you can get it for me,

maybe there might be
a way I can repay you. You never know.

Wait. Wait.

You're Saud, the manager?

That's me.

And my office is on this floor.

But you my friend are

downstairs.

So, um,
I wanted to address this urgently

since there is obviously
some misunderstanding.

Oh, dear.

Misunderstanding is an unfortunate word
in the place of education.

And in the matters of money.

Yes.

Well, since Jude's father and I have,

you know, separated, the tuition bills
should go directly to him.

I'm sure he'll pay the balance
immediately.

I see, but our bursar
did reach out to Mr. Haswi last week,

and he told us
that Jude's mother would handle tuition.

So, misunderstanding indeed.

sh*t!

Farida!

Farida!

Well, if it isn't
Miss Highest Bidder herself.

Hey, Yara. Good morning.

How are you?

I need to go drop-off supplies
for the kids in the art classes.

Dr. Badra needs them.

The school is really lucky.

Your generosity is unmatched.

Uh, Farida,
payment on the, uh, sculpture is due.

Actually, no need to rush.

But if we could just get it in time
for dear Asma's training.

Of course.
I'll have a driver bring it to your villa.

I'll see you soon then.

Take care. Bye.

Get the supplies.

Ugh.

It's not just talk.
This is excellent.

This is very good for us.

But we need to be careful and figure out
how we're gonna handle the market.

Are you here to say sorry?

Why won't you call me back?

Take this file and put it on my desk
so I can work on it.

Have a seat. Why are you standing?

I thought I mentioned it was urgent, Omar.

I'm under no obligation to you anymore.

Even the urgent matters.

Can we please talk inside?

Tsk. No, we can't.

I mean, you want to talk, right here.

It's gonna be like this? Okay.

Dr. Badra said you refuse
to give your daughter an education.

Mm.

Private schools are for little snobs.

My daughter is not a snob.

What is wrong with public education?

Look what it did.

You could've told me.

At least.
Why did you surprise me like that?

I wanted a chance
to embarrass Jude's Mother.

You going to run to your father
and have him handle this?

You don't know?

You don't know.

Your father, the family man,
could barely afford to settle with me.

Settle what, Omar?

For the thirteen years
of supporting his daughter with money.

You like my car that's over there?

I have more.

The poor guy is ruined because of you.
It was too much for that old b*stard.

Ah!

Hm? What are you doing?

Homework.

You're going out again?

Leaving me alone?

Auntie Munira called
and I have to go see her.

You have to practice violin?
Use the acoustics that we have here.

No. I'm quitting it.

Why? What's wrong?

I'm over it.

It doesn't matter.
I'm not getting the solo.

Amna beat me.

Juju,

you're really talented,
and if you continue--

It's over. Mom, I'm done with it.

Your wrist?

Just a little burn.

More cigarettes? Yeah?

I knew it. I smelled it.

Fine, you win.

Your mother was bad
and had one little cigarette.

You're so stupid!

When will you realize
that it will k*ll you?

That is so irresponsible.

You left Dad.

And now you want to leave me,

and I'll end up as a lonely orphan!

Jude, it's just one smoke.

Just one of them.

I'll stop it.

Come.

It was my last one I swear.

I promise that its over. It's over.

Okay?

Hm.

Lovely blouse.

You're all dressed up?

I've worn this all day.

Let's sit in the garden.

I wish Auntie was awake.

Would've loved to say hello.

She would've loved
to say hello to you too.

-You're her favorite.
-Yeah, I know.

It's probably for the best.

I'm here to see you.

How is Jude doing?

She sends a big hello.

God bless her.

She's so sweet.

She's starting at a public school.

Omar won't pay the bill for her tuition.

Divorce is really complicated.

Now anything we do
is becoming his choice.

The thing is

that b*stard Omar
gets to control everything.

Well, why don't you sell
the wooden sculpture?

I haven't even bought it yet.
Actually, Munira, that's why I'm here.

-You told me you had some business?
-Yes.

-We can benefit together.
-How?

By getting me a bit of information
about Kazima Shipping.

What? Kazima?

-Omar still works there as the manager?
-Yeah.

Information about what they'll do. They'd
benefit from an increase in security.

We need to know if this will happen.

Yeah, but after losing twenty tankers,

I guess it means
the US might get involved.

What's more important is

how does this solve
my issue with Jude's fees?

Farida, if you got this information,

you could help make money
so I can pay for sweet Jude.

Besides, you know
how much I care about her.

Public schools
aren't what they used to be.

Yeah. Agreed.

Farida, I'm not asking for much,

just what Omar thinks and knows.

And this can be very useful
if we knew how to use it.

Information that's worth one million today
might be worthless tomorrow.

Besides,

Omar has caused
all the problems in your life.

Make him pay for it.

I found it, Roshen!

-Farida.
-What's going on?

Are we meeting to go shopping
or to close a business deal?

Business.

We have a deal?

If you agree to the terms.

Hm.

Mm? What are your terms?

You write a check
for that silly carving from the auction.

Four hundred dinars?

Four hundred and fifty.

What about Jude?

What happened to me paying
for Jude's tuition?

I got that. Might have found a new job.

Really? Congrats!

You know, you can use me as a reference.

Do we, um, have a deal?

-How much for it?
-520 dinars.

Hm. Mm.

It's pretty.

I'll take it.

It's a deal.

Is this what you do at your work?
Trading?

Something like that.

Uh, how much is it?

Four hundred and fifty, Munira.

Is what you do at your work easy to learn?

Trading is in our blood sweetie.

But some of us are better at it.

Let's talk Kazima International.

-What's the matter, Mustafa?
-I closed the deal.

Good. We have a meeting.
Are you done?

-I'm done.
-Where is it? Just make the transfer.

-I'll do this later.
-Okay.

Have you seen Saud this morning?

I don't keep track of him.
I keep track of you.

Besides, where is the tender's file?

-There in front of you.
-Mm, I see it now.

She does seem pretty nice, doesn't she?

She's got very gorgeous eyes.

That's my weakness,

girls with nice eyes.

Something you guys need?

Uh…

Yeah, the other girl's nicer.

Farida!

Ugh. Ah!

Why are you here?

Why did he do that to you?

I elbowed him in the ribs yesterday.
What are you doing here?

-Hm?
-Ms. Farida.

Mr. Amir is waiting for you this way.

Yara's husband?

-I'll tell you later.
-Please come with me.

Farida Adeeb Ma'mun.

The auction's highest bidder!

-Your contribution was generous.
-Least I could do, Mr. Amir.

Yara said you needed to ask me a favor?

How can I help?

Uh, it's not a favor.
It's a job interview.

Mm.

Look, Farida.

You know, dealing with men in here
can be really difficult.

Especially

for a…

mother.

I'm really not into doing favors,
even for my wife's friends.

But it's not a favor.

Think of it as more of a trade.

Buy! Buy! Buy! Buy!

Now! Now!

Buy now!

Ten thousand shares of Kazima.

Up it to fifteen.

Yes, sir?

Yes, yes, we're on it.

Don't worry.

Okay.

So, how do you have the same information
as the bank's vice president?

Hm.

A pigeon told me.