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Maybe because of her, our paths crossed again.
Master was right.
He knows Ramphueng.
He'll take an early train tomorrow to come see us.
Jet, can you try calling Khem?
Something feels off.
Here, I made Master some dessert.
You won't make it out alive this time.
Now, have a bite
and see if it's as good as before.
I'm sure it is.
You've been making this for me since I was little.
What's wrong, dear?
You can talk to me.
I've been helping Grandpa fight off spirits over and over,
yet I still mess up.
I'm not that good, Grandma.
I can't compare to him at all.
You don't need to match him, dear.
No one's born a master, Paran.
I'm not a kid anymore.
Well,
once you become a shaman,
I won't be able to hug you.
Stop that.
You're making me cry.
Just cry if you want to.
With me, you can be weak.
No need to stay strong.
My mom never got to see me become a shaman.
But I want to make you proud, Grandma.
I'm already very proud of you, dear.
You look troubled,
like you've lost your vital force.
Let me summon it back for you.
May your vital force come to me
In my arms, where you should be
Come to the one who loves you tenderly
May your vital force come to me
Wherever pain hurts you badly
Let it be gone completely
May your vital force come to me
The one who loves you endlessly
And won't let you cry in misery
May your
Vital force come to me
Now it's back where it should be
May it find its way
Back into your body
-Master! -Master!
Master!
What's going on?
-What's happening? -Master!
Go save Khem.
-But you-- -Save him!
-Yes, Master. -Yes, Master.
He's not picking up.
What do you sense?
I'm not sure,
but I feel like…
Khem's surrounded by darkness.
Can you call him again?
Are you Jet?
Monk Kasem?
I took a car instead.
Something bad is about to happen.
We need to go there now.
Your final moment has come.
What'd you do to Grandma?
You'd best worry about yourself.
I shall reveal to you the ignominy
you and your family have inflicted on me.
Little Miss…
Little Miss,
please stay still.
Come now, Little Miss.
Who?
Who are you?
Come on, Little Miss.
I should get your mother.
What's taking you so long, dear?
-Wait… -Why not let Lam or Jik help you dress?
Mom?
I do not like getting dressed up like this, Mother.
It's uncomfortable.
It's not meant for comfort.
Your father wishes to see you,
so you must be properly dressed.
Come.
I shall affix the flower crown for you.
Come here, Krongkwan.
It is already uncomfortable.
Do I need to wear that too?
Just a few more moments of patience,
and Madam will surely be fond of you.
Now that she is expecting,
she will likely be less irritable, won't she?
Hush.
Do not mention her like that again.
I never taught you to speak ill of others.
I would not say such things before others,
but she is really irritable, Mother.
Ow!
This little one,
stay still for once.
PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, 1767
So,
is it a boy or a girl this time?
The night before,
Lady Ketkeaw's natal star aligned with the fire element,
known for its strength.
It seems you are likely to have a son.
Is that so?
Then your wish is granted, My Lord.
I am most delighted.
I will have a brother, right?
I am so happy for you, Madam.
If there's anything I may assist with,
do let me know.
Thank you, Lady Kakanang.
This being my third pregnancy,
I cannot help but feel some concern.
I do hope we shall have a strong son this time.
Very well.
Finally,
an heir shall be born to carry on my lineage.
Indeed.
But that is not it, My Lord.
By the chart,
it seems that you shall be blessed with two sons, My Lord.
What do you mean?
Are we perhaps
having twins?
My Lord!
My Lord,
there is urgent news.
It is most delightful.
What is it now?
Could there be anything more delightful than this?
Last night, Mistress Ramphueng suffered severe vomiting.
At dawn, I summoned the physician,
and it appears that
she may be expecting a child.
Heaven be praised.
Is this what you meant?
Yes, My Lord.
When I spoke of two sons,
I meant one from Lady Ketkeaw
and another from Mistress Ramphueng.
I see.
Where is she now?
Take me to her.
This way, My Lord.
That's wonderful.
I'm having two brothers at once, Mother.
Could you not leave early, My Lord?
I wish you could see our son.
This duty is a direct command
from the Somdet Chao Phraya.
I cannot contravene it for personal matters.
We're ready, My Lord.
It seems Ramphueng is suffering from morning sickness.
It's her first pregnancy at 21.
I suppose she won't make it in time.
Please forgive her, My Lord.
I understand.
Please forgive me.
I thought something had happened to you,
and thus you did not come to see me off.
I apologize for being late, My Lord.
I made you a garland with all my heart.
How wonderful.
I only hope you succeed in your duty promptly
and return in time to see both of your sons.
How thoughtful of you.
I'm sure this little garland
can hasten his success in his duty.
Not at all, Madam.
I only wish to help him in any way I can.
My only skills lie in handiwork,
and there's still so much to learn from you, Madam.
How fortunate I am
to have good wives,
who love and support one another.
Take care of yourselves,
both of you,
for you are carrying my cherished sons.
And you?
Do you not want another child?
And you,
would you like another sibling?
I am not strong enough to bear another child,
yet I swear I shall care for both of the sons
as if they were my own
in gratitude to Madam and Ramphueng
for carrying your heirs for me.
Thank you, all three of you.
With you at the house,
my mind is at ease.
I'm leaving now.
-All right, My Lord. -All right.
What is it?
Is it severe?
It's just a fever,
which is common in pregnancy.
Last time
you said the same thing
before I lost my child.
Go fetch the physician.
Have her checked to be sure.
I've already been checked.
Our son is safe, My Lord.
This is my third pregnancy.
There is no cause for concern.
I thank you deeply
for carrying my hopes within you,
yet you are no longer young.
Still, you are my first wife,
who has never once neglected your duties.
Take good care of yourself.
Your last pregnancy.
Do your duties as best you can.
Go and rest now.
It'll be best for our son.
Why not rest here tonight, My Lord?
There is still much work I must attend to.
You should rest.
Is it work,
or that Ramphueng bitch?
UBON RATCHATHANI, 2025
Master!
-Master, what happened? -Master!
-Master… -Master!
Master!
-Everyone… -Master…
…move aside.
Master…
Master!
Master…
-Master! -Master.
What happened?
Where is Khem, Master?
Master…
Khem…
-Khem! -Khem!
I heard a little thump.
Is the baby all right?
He's just moving,
which means he is very strong
and excited to meet his sister.
Come out soon, little one.
Why don't you play with Jik and Lam for a bit
while I speak with Auntie Ramphueng?
Yes, Mother.
I really wish for my son
to be as bright and clever as your daughter.
If Krongkwan were a boy,
His Lordship would've cherished him dearly.
It is not her good fortune to be born a woman.
Rather,
it is mine.
Lady Kakanang,
I understand your concern,
yet I have already assured Madam
that my son shall live as a servant as I do,
and shall never seek to rival her son in lineage.
That may be your intention,
but he carries the bloodline of His Lordship.
I only wish…
to be with the man I love.
Ramphueng,
forgive my intrusion.
You are still so young.
His Lordship's care and support
are what you see as love.
What else could it be?
That's more than enough for a servant like me.
I wish to repay him
by bearing a son,
and it is proper.
It is indeed proper.
I only wish to warn you.
Consider carefully
what you love more.
His Lordship,
or your own life.
You do know
there is someone who can't stand seeing your son grow.
Think carefully, Ramphueng.
You're only 21.
You have many more years to live.
Lady Kakanang,
Madam Ketkeaw is about to give birth.
Take a deep breath, Madam.
One more time, Madam.
-Please push. -Madam.
Please push, Madam.
The baby's here!
Young Master!
He's here, Madam.
Young Master is here.
Midwife,
let me see my son.
What are you doing?
What happened?
Why is Young Master silent?
Why is that?
He is not breathing, Madam.
What did you say?
Young Master is not breathing, Madam.
What do you mean?
It is possible, Madam.
No! That's not true.
-Madam-- -My son is breathing!
-Madam stay still. -He is alive!
You can't move yet, Madam.
-Please, Madam. -No…
-My son. -Please don't get up, Madam.
Give me my son!
Why?
Why is fate so cruel?
-Madam. -Stay strong, Madam.
Sweetheart, I'm sorry.
I am sorry.
-Why? -Please stop.
Please don't do that.
Please, Madam.
Calm down, Madam.
Why?
Why must it be me?
Why me?
Please stop that, Madam.
Please don't do that.
Why?
Are you sure, Ramphueng?
What has changed your mind?
I have pondered
the question you asked me,
and my answer is clear now.
It is not that I love His Lordship,
But I love this child deeply
from the very first moment I saw him.
I have loved him deeply.
I love him with all my heart.
Then,
I'll have someone await your son
at the grove behind the house,
and let it be known
that your son is dead, just as Madam's was.
My son,
go live your life,
grow strong,
and be free.
I'm sorry
that my fate
has granted you so little.
Be careful, please.
Where are you rushing to?
Madam.
I heard that Ramphueng lost her child.
Aren't you supposed to be with her?
I'm on my way to fetch the medicine, Madam.
Who's that behind you?
She's my relative.
She will work in the kitchen.
You think I'm stupid?
Get her.
Yes, Madam.
-Stop. -Move, Sai.
-No. -I said move!
No.
-You should move. -I said go away!
-Sai! -Ramphueng?
Come!
Your son's alive.
You lied to me
and deceived me, didn't you?
Trying to impress His Lordship, aren't you?
-No, Madam. -Give me your son now.
Give me that boy.
Give me the boy!
Give me! I said…
Get away from me.
No one can take my son from me.
I am the lady of this house.
Whatever I command must be done.
-Take the boy. -Yes, Madam.
-Get the boy. -Don't take him.
Don't take him away.
My son…
Madam…
Madam.
Please don't. Madam, please.
-Madam… -Don't hurt Young Master, Madam.
What did you call him?
Young Master, Madam.
Madam…
Madam!
Madam,
please don't do that.
-Madam. -What are you trying to do, Madam?
Madam…
Madam!
Let go of me!
He is merely a servant's son.
Only my son can be the Young Master of this house.
Sai…
Sai!
Why has Ramphueng not arrived?
Could it be that she has changed her mind?
There she is.
What? What happened, Jik?
Little Miss…
She followed you here,
and she's now missing, My Lady.
What did you say?
Why should fortune smile upon you?
I have faithfully fulfilled my duties as a wife for years,
yet you, a mere servant,
dare to take everything from me.
And worse than that,
you're trying to have your son raised above mine.
That's not true, Madam.
It is not.
I stand by my word
that my son shall be a servant
and never presume to rival yours.
You lying bitch!
Ever since the beginning,
your audacity has known no bounds.
Madam,
you just lost your son.
I'm sure you understand the pain, Madam.
Please return my baby to me.
I'm begging you, Madam.
I, too, wish you could understand my pain.
Since my son was not granted life,
then neither shall yours.
Madam…
Madam, please.
Madam!
Madam! Madam…
Madam!
My Lady?
My Lady.
Lady Kakanang.
-Lady Kakanang! -Lock her up
and silence every servant of this house.
Yes, Madam.
Go!
Go now.
-I'm not going. -Go!
No, I'm taking my son back!
Just go.
Come on.
Come.
Lady Ketkeaw has informed me of the matter,
yet I shall not heed one side alone.
Tell me, Ramphueng.
Did you really hurl her son into the river?
You told him that, Ketkeaw?
Do not dare address her without her proper title!
What actually happened?
Answer me!
My Lord, you know very well
the kind of person I am.
How could I be capable of such a cruel act?
Had it been in former days,
I would have believed that.
Yet I was told that
after she lost her son,
she also lost her mind, turning to opium.
And when I conceived
and bore my son,
she came to steal him away to kill.
Liar.
How shamelessly you spin your lies!
Ramphueng,
mind the words you speak.
You told me
you would not heed one side alone,
didn't you, My Lord?
Madam, driven by envy
after her own son died immediately after birth,
she attacked me
and took my son…
to kill, My Lord.
So it was your son?
Yes, My Lord.
That's not true.
Our son was born in perfect health,
leaving me weak.
Yet it was Ramphueng
who seized the opportunity to abduct him.
Even Lady Kakanang and Krongkwan came to visit us.
The servants, thinking she merely wished to see me,
let her in,
not knowing that
she intended to kill our son.
That's not true.
Is this true,
My Lady?
Do you remember your two elder sisters?
Lady Radamanee's daughters.
They were sent to their grandparents in Suphan Buri
after their mother fell ill and passed away.
Do you remember them?
Yes, Mother.
In truth, her death
was caused by Madam.
As long as you stay here,
you must never give her any cause for displeasure.
Yes, My Lord.
My daughter and I…
went to see Madam that night.
That's not true.
It's not true, My Lord.
That night, they were there with us.
Both of you
witnessed everything she did,
yet why are you lying?
Little Miss…
Little Miss Krongkwan,
you saw it, too, didn't you?
Ramphueng.
You saw it, didn't you?
Please help me, Little Miss.
Please, Little Miss. Please help me.
Krongkwan,
come here.
Tell me.
What did you see last night?
Do you understand?
But if I lie,
will Auntie Ramphueng die?
But if you tell the truth,
what will become of Jik and Lam?
Little Miss.
We may be safe,
protected by our titles,
but our servants
shall lose their heads.
I saw Auntie Ramphueng…
hurl the boy into the river.
No.
That's not true.
No, it's not true.
No…
Madam!
The person who delivered opium to Ramphueng has been captured.
That's not me.
Not at all.
It has nothing to do with me.
These wretches are accusing me.
They're lying, My Lord. They're framing me.
It's not true, My Lord.
-Don't fall for it. -Take this wretch away
and have her flogged to death!
Don't believe them. Let me go.
-Go. -Let go of me!
Go away.
All of you are wretches.
You all are!
Every last one of you.
I shall remember all of you,
every single one,
and lay a curse upon you all…
Flog her!
-Now! -May you all die a violent death.
Just you wait. You are all cursed to die!
You filthy bitch!
You damned wretch!
Look.
See it.
See what I had to go through.
I place my curse upon you all.
May your bloodlines
be struck with misfortune,
with no sons to carry your name.
If you die,
may you be reborn,
and I shall claim my vengeance.
Should you be reborn as a woman,
may you…
suffer separation from your beloved,
either by being parted
or by death,
as I was parted from my son.
And should you be reborn a man,
may death claim you
at 21,
as it now claims me.
Mom?
Mom…
Where are you?
I've been waiting for you every day.
Why don't you come back?
Look around you.
They've all paid for what they did to me in every lifetime.
No…
Wat…
You can't die this way.
You can't leave me, Wat.
All have faced their karma,
except you.
You're the last one.
Only then
will my hatred finally fade.
Can you hear me, Khem?
-Khem… -Khem!
Can you hear me?
Khem, go now.
Khem!
Khem! Khem…
What happened?
Master,
what happened to you?
Don't worry about me.
Where is Grandma Si?
She…
-Khem! -Khem…
-Master! -Khem!
-Khem…
-Khem. -Khem!
Calm down, Khem.
Khem!
Khem, are you all right?
Khem,
what happened?
It's Ramphueng.
What did she do?
She possessed Grandma Si.
Grandma Si!
-Grandma… -Grandma…
-Grandma! -No…
Go get Uncle Chai.
Grandma Si.
I told you to go get him.
And call an ambulance.
An elder drowned.
Yes.
Can you please hurry?
Please.
Please move.
Check her pulse, please.
That's enough, Khem.
No.
It hasn't been twenty minutes.
She might make it.
Trust me.
-Grandma… -That's enough.
Grandma…
No.
It can't end like this.
Wake up, Grandma.
I told you to stop.
Grandma, please.
I said that's enough.
May your vital force come to me
In my arms, where you should be
Come to the one who loves you tenderly
May your vital force come to me
Wherever pain hurts you badly
Let it be gone completely
Grandma…
Grandma Si…
The one who loves you endlessly
And won't let you cry in misery
May your vital force come to me
In my arms, where you should be
Come to the one who loves you tenderly
May your vital force come to me
Wherever pain hurts you badly
Let it be gone completely
SI BOONHEUNG, 84 YEARS OLD
MAY 5TH, 1941 - MAY 25TH, 2025
Si,
may you find peace
and reach a better realm.
Hello.
Come inside.
No one's blaming you.
Come on.
It's okay.
I…
I can't.
Si left this letter for me.
It seems she had a heart condition
and likely passed away the day before.
PLEASE TAKE CARE OF MASTER PARAN AND KHEM
And Ramphueng
must have taken over her body.
I thought I should tell you
that her passing
had nothing to do with you.
The villagers are also aware of this truth,
so your mind can be at peace.
May I ask
where you intend to stay?
I have informed my fellow monks and the abbot
that I'll be residing here temporarily.
Khem,
if you must grieve,
then let it all out.
Once Si's funeral is over,
we…
must deal with Ramphueng.
No, Ake.
Don't do this.
I can't live without Thong.
Jet, please let me go.
Thong?
What happened to him?
It seems Ramphueng…
Khem.
Master,
can you please bring Thong back?
I'm sorry.
It's not your fault, Khem.
Thong did as he wished
and fulfilled his duty
until his very last day.
I'm ready.
Please send me to him, Master.
Please, Ake.
Can you not go?
I've made up my mind.
Please let me be with him.
Thank you so much for everything.
Goodbye, Khem, Jet.
Please tell Charn I said goodbye.
Ake…
I'm really sorry.
Ake…
I'm sorry.
You know,
when I was little,
every time I sneaked out,
Grandma Si always helped me get away with it.
And Thong and Ake,
they knew I had no friends,
so they became my friends.
I understand
you're grieving, Jet.
But everyone has found peace.
If they looked from up above
and saw you sad like this,
they would worry about you.
No matter what,
you'll still have me by your side.
As a friend.
We have no idea what lies ahead.
I guess you want us to take a break for now, right?
Thank you
for understanding.
Once things with Khem are settled,
we can continue where we left off.
When that time comes,
let's make everything clear between us.
For now,
let's just be best friends.
Uncle Chai.
Oh, Khem?
What is it?
I'd like to
ask for your help.
Master?
Am I your master again now?
I'm sorry.
I was just…
Please don't go, Khem.
Be with me.
But Grandma Si,
Thong,
and even Ake…
Everyone you loved
is gone because of me.
Grandma Si's time had come.
And Thong and Ake
were meant to be reborn long ago.
I was making them stay.
No.
That's not true.
It's me.
It's my fault.
You know very well, Khem,
that it's not like that.
But…
I don't think I can face anyone anymore.
I have no one left, Khem.
Please stay with me.
Peem…
I'm sorry.
Peem!
I'm okay.
Peem!
Ramphueng's power is still affecting me,
but it should fade in a day or two.
Don't worry.
She's in a lot of pain as well.
She'll probably lie low for a while
and won't show up anytime soon.
I'm most worried about you.
Then don't leave me, Khem.
Khem…
Peem,
I truly thank you for everything.
Every moment I've spent with you
has made my life worth living.
You let me experience a kind of love
I never thought I'd have.
JET
I've been surrounded by people who love me,
and it makes me feel so lucky to have been born.
Is he picking up, Jet?
Let's borrow someone's car.
Okay.
Even if I don't make it past tomorrow,
I won't regret a thing.
Bangkok, please.
The next train comes at 2:50 p.m.
Thank you.
I'm not giving up.
But from now on,
I'll find my own way,
so no one else gets hurt because of me.
May every day ahead of you
be full of smiles, Peem.
Khem!
I'm sorry, Jet.
I can't bear to lose anyone.
We're coming with you.
Khem's birthday is in seven days.
If he makes it, the curse will end.
Are you sure you can handle this
without your master?
He's already lost so much because of me.
Khemjira must survive!
Khem, don't give up yet. because of me.