Bablo Qartulad -

At a Georgian wedding, guests are expected to give generous cash gifts. One friend whispers to another: “Ra fuli misce? AmerikaSi aq 200 dolari normaa.” (How much money should I give? In America, 200 dollars is normal.) The other replies: “Kargi, magram es Tbilissi da bablo qartulad. Shegidzlia misce 50 lari da kaiylit chanacvlebis saukeceshi.” (Fine, but this is Tbilisi and money in Georgian. You can give 50 lari and wish them well with a heartfelt toast – the value is in the gesture, not just the sum.)

Professionally or semi-professionally translated and voiced over in Georgian. Bablo Qartulad

However, the pronunciation and usage have changed so dramatically that bablo is no longer Russian. It has been baptized in the Mtkvari River. When a Georgian toasts at a supra (feast), they do not toast to fuli (money), which is considered vulgar. They toast to peace, family, and love. But when the toast is over and the bill comes? They ask for bablo . At a Georgian wedding, guests are expected to

It is often described as a corruption comedy or a crime thriller with dark humor. In America, 200 dollars is normal

What follows is a relentless "proper hunt" for the cash. The money passes through the hands of various characters—from crooked cops and professional bagmen to naive bystanders—proving that almost no one can resist the temptation of a million Euros.