Baghdad Central (TV Series)
Episode 1 (2020)
Waleed Zuaiter: Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji
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Quotes
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Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : Are you sure you want to do this, Mrouj? You're feeling well enough?
Mrouj al-Khafaji : Baba, yes, for the tenth and last time. Stop stressing.
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Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : Sawsan did not return from university yesterday. She has not been attending university. She is missing. She has been working for the Coalition Authority, for the Americans. Which now is a very dangerous thing to be doing. Mrouj... Did you know?
Mrouj al-Khafaji : Yes. She said she was translating papers. She gave me dollars. I should have told you.
Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : Sisters have their secrets, it's normal.
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Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : The young woman you spoke to just now, she is your student?
Zubeida Rashid : Do you know her?
Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : No, but I know the look on her face. Worry.
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Mrouj al-Khafaji : Why can't the Americans repair the electricity?
Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : Because they are only good at war.
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Zubeida Rashid : Sawsan, like many, believe in a secular and free Iraq. But as her father, you will know that.
Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : She is young and impressionable. Where is this free Iraq? Show me.
Zubeida Rashid : Look inside yourself.
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Frank Temple : You were promoted then demoted. Then worked your way back up the ladder. What was the reason for your fall? It's in your file, but I'd prefer your own words.
Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : My son, Tareq. He was arrested as a dissident and executed
Frank Temple : But you remained loyal to Saddam?
Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : I remained loyal to my wife and daughters
Frank Temple : What happened to your wife? Your truth.
Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : She died. Cancer. And sanctions.
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Zubeida Rashid : What happened to your moustache?
Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : It was confiscated. It will be sent to Washington as an example of Iraqi culture.
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Mrouj al-Khafaji : We can go back if you want to, Baba.
Muhsin Kadr al-Khafaji : No. We've come this far. We keep going.