Ararat (2002)

Christopher Plummer: David

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Quotes 

• David : [takes out pomegranate]  You can't bring this in.

  Edward Saroyan : [endearingly]  Please.

  David : No fruit or vegetables, that includes pomegranates. it's on your form.

  Edward Saroyan : I like to eat the seed of this fruit. One each day. For luck.

  David : I'm sorry, that's not allowed.

  [Mr Saroyan takes out his penknife and cuts the fruit open] 

  David : What are you doing?

  Edward Saroyan : This way, I don't need to bring it in. I eat it here, at the gate of your country. Look

  [takes a bite and nods agreeingly] 

  Edward Saroyan : So, I bring luck in my stomach. Will you try it?

• David : There's no way of confirming that a single word that you've told me is true.