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What has he done to you?
Can't you just let him go?
I shall never let him go.
This is Charn,
also a junior.
This is Jet, my best friend.
We've passed this bamboo grove over and over.
My duty
is to take care of this village.
I'll do whatever it takes to stop being an outsider in your eyes.
MAY, 1941
The Peace Treaty
between Thailand and France…
…was signed in Tokyo, Japan,
following the Indochina War.
Mother, Father,
I need to tell you something.
Khem and I--
We're engaged, Mom!
Sweetie, mind your manners.
There are people watching.
No worries at all.
We'll soon be one family anyway.
The ring Khem has on…
Wat's grandfather used it to propose to his grandmother
before he left for military service.
And later, his father used it to propose to me.
So you can be sure that you're destined
to be my daughter-in-law.
Okay, Father.
Didn't take long, did it?
You're already calling the Colonel "Father," sweetie.
I don't mind at all.
We're just as delighted
to have Khemmika join our son's life.
That's right.
You can speak to me casually, okay?
Okay.
-She's so sweet. -Right.
Chayod,
I'm officially your sister-in-law now.
DECEMBER, 1941
Some desserts, girls.
Those look fantastic.
Look, now that Khem has her own place,
we can have sleepovers more often,
just like when we were in school.
Calm down a bit, Jin.
This is Khem's place, not yours.
And keep that fascinator on.
It's the leader's latest fashion, you know.
All right, Miss Chayada.
I apologize for causing you any displeasure.
You guys really need to come hang out with me often.
I hope to keep this place cheerful.
-Khem. -Yes?
Wat's definitely in a hurry.
He's proposed, has a home for you, and will marry you after you graduate.
Can you believe that?
I'd say it's our friend
who's in a hurry.
What made you want marry so soon?
To be honest,
I just feel like
I couldn't find
a better man than Wat in this life.
The Japanese Ambassador to Thailand
has issued an ultimatum to the government…
WARTIME DRAFT NOTICE
…that if the leader does not authorize
the Japanese Navy to traverse Thai territory
by ten o'clock today, Japan will initiate an assault on Thailand…
Does Khem know yet?
Our parents still don't.
Only you do.
This is serious, Wat.
Didn't you catch the news?
They're coming.
Military doctors are scarce in Thailand.
I must fulfill my duty.
What about your wedding to Khem?
My biggest concern is her health.
Her heart valve regurgitation could worsen at any time.
Yod,
you've known her for ages,
even longer than I have.
Can I leave her in your care?
What do you mean?
I want you to look after her
and keep her company while I'm away.
I'll try to come back as soon as I can.
You don't need to worry.
I knew Khem before you even met her.
I'll make sure she's happy.
Make sure it's secured.
Don't worry, Wat.
I'll check on Khem often
so she never feels alone.
With Jin's constant talking,
she will be too annoyed to ever feel lonely.
Ouch.
-Da. -Thanks, Jin, Da.
I'll come back before she can't handle you.
Right.
Make sure Khem eats and takes her meds on time.
If anything happens to her while I'm gone,
you'll be in big trouble.
Come on.
Is that how you say goodbye?
Take care of her.
You said you wouldn't cry.
I'm just going to work, not to die.
I tried.
But ever since we met,
I've never had to be away from you this long.
I'll write to you every day.
It will feel like I'm with you.
I'll wait for you.
I'll be back as soon as I can.
Promise me you'll take good care of yourself.
I promise.
It's going to be all right.
How am I supposed to live after this?
Let's go inside.
Dinner is ready, Khem.
Just a moment!
Wow, Yod.
What a fancy meal.
Is it a special occasion or something?
Well…
The head of my department is retiring
and wants me to take over.
Really?
Congratulations.
At such a young age,
you've risen so high.
I'm happy for you, Yod.
Why are you on one knee?
Get up.
Marry me, Khem.
Come on,
stop messing around.
Get up now. Let's just have dinner.
Come on.
I'm being serious, Khem.
Wat asked me to look after you.
It's been over a year,
and there's no sign he'll be back.
But you can't marry me
just because.
It's not right, Yod.
There's more, Khem.
Can't you really tell how I feel about you?
Look into my eyes.
Do you really think I've been good to you
just because I'm Wat's brother?
Stop it, Yod.
Just find someone better than me.
Khem.
There's no one like you.
And nothing will ever change.
This house is still your home.
My parents will still love you.
Please, Khem.
Please marry me.
Stop it, Yod.
I'm sorry,
but my love is for Wat.
Even if he never comes back,
I'll keep waiting for him.
I've loved Khem
long before she even met you.
He doesn't even know who you are.
This will cause him more pain.
Let him go.
He's not the Khemmika you knew.
You were part of the reason she died.
You chose duty over her.
I'm taking Khem with me.
Forgive me for what I have to do.
-You think you could set foot in here… -Let me go.
…if I hadn't allowed it?
Spying isn't very nice, you know.
We're sorry, Khem.
You didn't have to go that far, Ake.
But Master told us to keep everyone else out.
What are you doing?
They're Thong and Ake,
my spirit servants.
-Hello, Khem. -Hello, Khem.
Hi.
Go back to sleep.
Hold on, Master.
Do you know that spirit?
It's none of your business.
How is it not?
You literally said, "He's not the Khemmika you knew."
You talked about me, didn't you? And who's Khemmika?
It got worse last time
because you got involved where you shouldn't have.
You've screwed things up again.
Just go to bed
and stay out of it.
Master.
Can't we talk nicely just for once?
You're crossing the line.
I let other things go,
but don't I have the right to know?
Not everything is meant to be known.
What good will knowing do
if you can't change it?
I'm begging you, Master.
Please tell me the truth.
It might have something to do with my family's curse.
Please, Master.
Go live your life
while you still can.
And stay out of my business.
We're not that close.
All right.
I'd appreciate it if you'd watch your language…
since we're not that close.
Khem.
Please wait for me, Khem.
My deepest respect to you, Master.
It's been a while, Auntie.
Thank you so much, Master.
Tonight is the first time I've felt safe enough
to let Khem rest without needing to protect him.
Your soul has deteriorated so much.
Should you continue to do this,
you may never find your way back into reincarnation.
As long as Khem is safe,
that's enough for me.
Take some time to recover.
While he's here,
no harm will come to him.
Thank you so much
for always protecting him.
Please excuse us.
Come on, Khem.
It's starting.
What? Isn't this Master's bike?
Won't he be mad?
Whatever. I'll return it this afternoon.
He won't notice. Come on.
Please excuse us.
Sorry.
Ouch.
Oh, Grandma Si?
Why did you hit me?
Well,
if I hadn't, would you even remember me?
You left and just went silent.
Do I even matter to you?
Grandma Si.
Of course you do!
I missed you so, so much.
This is Grandma Si,
a respected elder here.
Good morning, Grandma Si.
She took care of Master
as if he were her real grandson.
Grandma, this is Khem,
my friend.
You really dragged some serious trouble over here.
Well, I guess.
-Sathu. -Sathu.
Your soul is weak,
but your vital force remains intact.
You've grown up well.
If you ever need my help, let me know.
I'll be here to support you.
Thank you so much.
Well,
what an adorable face you have.
If I had a grandchild,
I'd love to introduce you.
Has anyone here caught your eye yet?
That never even crossed my mind, Grandma.
This afternoon, Master will lead the Devas' invitation.
You need to attend.
It will bring you good fortune.
Holy shit!
Sorry.
His bike.
If he won't help, should we leave?
He's pretty late.
Master's here!
Over there. He's coming.
See? He looks so fine.
-He does. -He's gorgeous.
Jet, come on.
Wearing sunglasses again?
The ritual is starting soon.
He's leaving them on?
Just look at the girls over there.
Whenever he looks someone in the eye,
young or old ladies,
or even men,
they all fall for him.
So he hides behind those shades.
Seriously?
Seriously.
Someone once fainted from making eye contact.
That's why he wears them.
It's starting now.
Focus and pray.
May all the devas,
Varuna,
Goddess of the Earth,
and the deities full of divine power,
shield and protect everyone in this village
from all evils and ill omens.
See? That's my master.
This is full of crap.
Hey, be respectful.
He literally summoned the rain.
Doctor Strange can't do that.
Hey!
What?
It's not worth it, Jet.
They're disrespecting Master.
This place is nuts.
That lady acted possessed, trying to kill her husband.
I'm done with this damn camp.
Not everything needs saying.
It's wise to think before you speak.
Master!
Master.
Your bike.
Where are you going?
Where are you guys heading?
Not everything is meant to be known.
Uncle Chai's taking us swimming.
Give me your hand.
Don't lose it.
So many damn bugs. Fuck this.
I should've just watched a movie.
-I think it's gonna-- -Got bug spray on you?
Nope. I only got cigs.
-So nice. -Want any?
-No. -Take a picture.
-Wait, hold on. -Prae…
-Where are you going? -What?
Come back here.
All right,
listen up.
Pay respect to the spirits
before we go swimming.
Just to be safe, okay?
Here.
One each.
Make sure everyone gets ones. Here's a lighter.
-Let's go. -Seriously?
A whole ritual just to swim?
Everyone just blindly believes this crap.
No wonder
this country is stunted.
You bastards!
Then you need to respect other cultures too.
You're not forced to believe it.
Just respect those who do.
It's called multiculturalism.
Ever heard of it?
Cut the "multi" bullshit, nerd.
You're getting on my nerves.
I'm holding back 'cause you're Prae's friend.
You don't need to.
Just think about what I said.
-Are you dense? -Hey!
You're the one not getting it.
You only run your mouth.
What's your problem?
Think you can do anything just 'cause your dad is an MP? Get him.
You're the one who brought us here, huh?
We need a word.
Just do it here.
Stay away, Khem.
You're literally asking for it!
Hey!
Why would you get in the way?
-You bastards, get this! -Stop!
-Fuck you. -I said stop!
What's going on, huh?
Go away.
Go swim somewhere else.
Leave!
Just go already.
-Go! -Fuck off.
I'm coming for you.
You too, nerd.
I shouldn't have come.
I'm sorry.
Look,
calm down a bit, all right?
Control your temper.
-Okay? -Okay.
Let's go, Khem.
Come on.
Khem.
Get in here.
The water is really cold.
-Come on. -Really?
Come here.
It's really cold.
Join us.
You took the punch yourself.
I didn't ask.
Yes.
I know.
So…
does it hurt?
It doesn't.
The punch wasn't hard.
Let me see it.
Ouch.
It doesn't hurt, you say?
Not when you don't touch it.
Anyway,
Praemai told me that
you carried me out of Worn's house?
Obviously.
You're so freaking heavy.
My body is still aching.
Thank you.
Wait.
As for today,
for shutting those assholes up…
Thank you.
Sorry? What did you say?
Thank you.
Thanks for that.
What?
What did you say?
I couldn't hear you.
Come here.
Thank you, khob khun, kamsahamnida! Clear enough?
Charn.
Charn,
are you all right?
I'm okay, Khem.
You should go swimming.
Charn, that's Praemai.
I'm right here.
Charn, how shortsighted are you exactly?
Where are my glasses?
Guys, my glasses!
Where are they?
Have you seen my glasses?
I lost them.
How did you lose them?
Look what you did, Jet!
Gosh.
What were you thinking?
I never said I wanted to swim.
I'm drenched now.
I'm gonna get sick again.
Why did you kick me?
I'm drenched.
Everything's wet now.
I'm gonna catch a cold.
Charn.
Trying to show off?
What a great idea.
Yo, give me a light.
Man, I'm sick of their bullshit.
I'm so freaking done.
I bet this place is cursed.
If Te hadn't been so damn clingy with his girl,
we'd be off enjoying ourselves.
I mean, come on.
We're here, so let's have fun.
Have fun? We're in a fucking forest.
Exactly, man.
See that sign over there?
KEEP OUT
It used to be a viewpoint.
How about
we pitch a tent and do some stargazing tonight?
Yo.
Sounds good?
Yo,
with…
Te is definitely coming.
-He never misses it. -Obviously.
Yo, let's do it.
-Go. -Hell yeah.
I'll hit him up.
How much beer do we have left?
Man, a lot.
I can get more too.
Honestly, man.
KEEP OUT
I should've thrown in more.
Hell yeah.
He deserved it.
Damn, I wish I were there.
If I were,
-I'd have just… -What?
Te.
Come on, Sod…
-Sod Chaeng! -Sod Chaeng!
Nice shot.
Hey.
Bro, we barely started.
Going to sleep already?
Sleep my ass. I'm taking a piss.
-Wait, I'm coming with you. -Yeah, fine.
Babe,
I'll be right back.
Won't take long.
Okay.
Babe,
Wait up. I'm taking a piss too.
-What's wrong with you? -Keep me company.
What's your problem?
You sure this is the right way?
What the hell? You're drunk already?
What the fuck?
I'm not drunk, dumbass.
I just gotta pee like you.
Yo, Phu,
you're aiming way too close.
Check this out.
I've got a long-range rifle, baby!
What's the point, man?
Bro, you sure that's long?
It can even reach the ground.
Mine's not long.
Come on, dude.
But it's right on the spot.
Te!
Te, are you done?
Hey, are you done yet?
Te!
Te…
Korn…
Phu!
This is not funny.
KEEP OUT
Help!
-Prae? -Help me!
-Help me. -Prae,
-Please help me. -What happened?
Help me.
Prae.
Everyone, something's wrong with Prae.
Uncle Chai, Auntie Kaew!
Prae!
-Prae! -Why is she like this?
-Prae. -Where are the others, Prae?
What's going on, Mint?
Where has she been?
She went camping with her boyfriend at the viewpoint.
I'm sorry.
Prae.
-I'm sorry. -Prae.
-It's my fault. -Listen to me.
Calm down.
Calm yourself down and listen to me.
Take your time, and tell us what happened.
-Prae! -Prae…
Prae!
Charn, take her to Master.
Hurry up!
Praemai. Praemai!
Prae.
She's the only one who got out,
but as we can see, something is off.
Sweetie.
Praemai.
At least they let her out.
Where is she? Let me see her.
Mother Si!
Let me get through.
Let me check her first.
What happened to her?
Oh, dear.
Her vital force has left her body!
-Really? -Yeah!
Master,
will they allow us back up there?
We need to get her vital force back.
Otherwise, it will only get worse.
Jet,
go with Uncle Chai.
Help him gather the entire village.
-Okay. -Split them into two groups.
All able-bodied men, send them to find those three guys.
Everyone else,
help Grandma Si draw back the vital force.
Who's her best friend? They need to come with me.
You should go, Mint.
I'll take care of her here.
Let's go. We should hurry.
-Let's go. -Be careful.
-Prae… -Go.
Come on, Jet.
Khem.
You stay.
Praemai…
Let's go.
Praemai, can you hear me?
-Sweetie. -We need only men born on Saturday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
and Sunday.
Just those four days.
We'll form search teams to look for Te, Korn, and Phu.
They must be found before noon.
Wait, Jet.
I mean, why before noon?
If they're not found by noon,
they'll be bodies.
Te!
-Where are you? Can you hear us? -Te!
-Korn, where are you? -Phu.
-Where are you? -Te!
-Make a noise. -Look everywhere.
-Korn! -Look all over.
-Got it. -Okay.
Te, Korn!
Mint,
did you bring what I told you to get?
Yes, I did.
Here you go.
These are what Prae uses a lot.
Let this ritual succeed and be blessed.
-Sathu. -Sathu.
-Phu, Korn! -Te, an you hear me?
Guys!
-Can you hear us? -Where are you?
Answer if you can hear us.
-Korn! -Can you hear us?
-Where are you?
-Praemai, come with us. -Come back.
-May your vital force come to us. -Prae…
Come back, Praemai.
-Come back to me. -Come on now.
-Come home with us. -Praemai…
-I'll take you to see your parents. -Come on, Praemai.
-Praemai. -Come to us.
-May your vital force come. -Please come back.
Praemai, come home with us.
We'll go together.
Praemai.
It's here!
-Really? Is it here? -Yes!
Her vital force is here.
-We got it. -Is Prae back?
-Yes, she's with us. -Let's go home.
-Let's go.
-Come on. Let's head home.
Here we go.
Let's go home, okay?
Praemai's vital force is back.
Now, may it find its way back into her body.
Let's tie her wrist.
Tying her wrist
with the holy thread.
Praemai's vital force is back.
May it find its way back into her body.
May her vital force come back,
and may it bring relief and healing to her.
Sathu.
Come, tie her wrist.
Kaew, you do it too, okay?
Let's call her vital force.
All right, I'll tie her wrist.
Mother Si…
It's back in her body. See?
-Really? -Yes!
Praemai.
You're okay now, sweetie.
She is healed
and perfectly all right now.
Master.
How's everything, Jet?
Go and stay at Auntie Kaew's place.
Come on, guys.
Let's take her there to get some rest.
Come on.
-Let's go to my place. -Go.
Be careful.
I'll take this.
You should go with them.
Let's go.
Why did you tell Khem to go stay somewhere else?
I have to project my spirit somewhere else.
And you can't watch over him tonight.
It's safer for him to be with people,
so they can keep an eye on him.
Are you…
leaving your body? Where to? And…
Go take a look around.
Let me know right away if anything's not right.
Okay.
Khem.
Khem!
Are you okay?
Well,
I just feel like…
I can't help them at all.
Please don't think that way, Khem.
I just thought…
if I could be a bit more helpful,
it might be better.
I think you're looking at it the wrong way.
It was you, wasn't it,
who kept holding Praemai
during her seizures?
It didn't really matter.
I wasn't really helping.
But it did matter for Prae.
At least…
you were there to share some of her pain.
Thanks, Charn.
Whatever we could do,
we've already done it all.
Let's go to bed now.
Have you found them?
No, Master.
What about you?
Is he in the cave?
Yes.
But, Master,
he seems quite upset right now.
I need to go anyway.
He's the only one who can help me.
Dear guardian of this land, forest, and mountain,
if I have committed any offense against you,
whether by action, speech, or thought,
intentional or unintentional,
I humbly ask for your forgiveness.
I have a troubled mind
and humbly ask for your mercy and help.
If my merit is insufficient,
I shall respectfully take my leave.
Had your merit not been sufficient,
you wouldn't have made it here.
You may rise.
You came because of those three boys, didn't you?
We're in trouble, Master. Khem's disappeared.
Your instincts are strong.
Focus your mind on Khem,
and follow wherever that leads you.
I have cherished and protected you
for over 80 years.
How could I let you be taken by someone else so easily?
Master,
can you please stay with me for now?
At least until I fall asleep. r now?