The Beast of War (1988)

Erick Avari: Samad

Quotes 

• Samad : It is called "Pashtunwali". It's the code of honor.

  Koverchenko : Pashtunwali?

  Samad : Three obligations. First, "Melmastia", hospitality. Second, "Badal", revenge. Third, "Nanawateh", the obligation to give sanctuary to all those who ask.

  Koverchenko : To all?

  Samad : All.

  Koverchenko : Even the enemy?

  Samad : All.

  Koverchenko : What if I kill your brother and you came for Badal, revenge? And I ask for Nanawateh?

  Samad : Then I would be obligated to feed, clothe and protect you.

  Koverchenko : That's incredibly civilized.

• Koverchenko : Why did that rebel we ran over laugh at me?

  Samad : He wasn't laughing at you, he was happy. Such men believe if they die in a holy war they will go to paradise.

  Koverchenko : Is that what you believe?

  Samad : After university, I don't know what I believe.