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You were already given a clean exit,

but you were dumb enough to come back.

You gave one hell of a performance.

From this moment on,

I'm taking complete control of this production.

ANTIQUE KNIFE 1907

M.L. PRISANAN PORAMANTIWA

BU-NGA MUEN PHAMORN DRESS

Okay. But before I show you the results of my research,

can you promise me something?

You have to keep this a secret, and you absolutely can't tell anyone.

Do you promise?

But why does it have to be a secret?

Well… sometimes, life needs a little mystery.

That's what makes it exciting.

Come on.

Promise me, okay?

Okay.

All right, are you ready for Dad's super-secret show?

Previously, all three contestants

were neck and neck in the search for the orchids hidden in the mansion.

It really came down to the wire.

But just as time was running out, something unexpected happened.

At first, I was sure I was going to win.

JEW

But…

Unbelievably, someone actually found the special orchid

that the show team hid at the bottom of the mansion's pool.

That someone was Plengpin.

She got the bonus points and won this round instantly.

I don't know what made me jump in, honestly.

But when I found that flower underwater, I was so happy.

PLENGPIN

Lucky I survived!

But her unexpected courage meant that

we had to postpone the final round just a bit

to make sure she was ready.

After a long journey, through challenges and growth,

we're finally about to find out

who will be the lead of Bu-nga Muen Phamorn

and earn that prestigious honor.

The answer is waiting in this final round.

BU-NGA MUEN PHAMORN

Oh, fabulous.

So smooth, totally seamless.

As the new producer, I have to hand it to everyone.

So that means you're not going to make any more changes?

Can I give a quick note?

I think the opening drags a bit.

Also, the part about postponing the final?

Let's cut that. It's too long.

And edit the ending montage.

You were too rushed in picking the footage.

I'd like it to be a bit more polished.

Oh, and you can't leave out the contestants who got eliminated.

Go get an interview with Myday.

What? Is there a problem?

Well…

We checked and, um, Myday…

Idiot!

- She's not ready for an interview. - I didn't cheat!

I get it.

Must be heartbreaking.

But that's not my problem.

So find a way to make it happen.

Here are the details for the final round tomorrow.

There are some references I want you to add.

Get it done by tonight.

And here's the brief for the contestants.

Pass it on.

INT. MD, INTRO DRAGS, CUT PPD

Why are you spacing out?

You don't like the cut?

No, it's even more dramatic than I expected. It's just…

Just what?

I thought you'd be way angrier at me and Plengpin.

Oh, that.

Of course I'm angry.

But I don't have time for that.

In our line of work, the show must go on.

What I need from you is your commitment to deliver the best show possible.

Don't let me down.

The rest…

Lift together, slowly.

One, two…

Leave it to me.

Just make sure everything is perfect by tomorrow.

And tell housekeeping to stop feeding the fish.

They're going to get too fat!

BU-NGA MUEN PHAMORN

If you have any questions, just ask.

Thank you.

Oh, Myday, you haven't packed yet?

Glad I ran into you.

I never got to say a proper goodbye.

Drop the act.

If you hadn't cheated and pretended to be me,

you think you'd have beaten me?

Give up your spot to me now!

Hold on. Who are you to call bullshit on anyone?

You're the biggest bullshitter of all!

Huh?

Oh, did I cheat? Did I?

Did I cheat?

What rule says I can't do what I did? None.

Or is all this because you always live off your lackeys,

so your brain's turned to mush?

- Jew! - Please, no!

There are cameras.

Seriously,

being a bullshitter like you is kinda fun.

Thanks,

loser!

I can't take this anymore!

- Myday! - I can't stand it!

- Get out. - Help!

- Help! Help! - Myday!

- Myday! - Die!

Just die!

What the hell are you two doing?

Madam! I didn't do anything, madam!

It wasn't me!

Someone was going to hurt Jew, so I…

Madam.

Madam, help me, please!

This is too much.

Your transformation spell probably can't hold up.

No! Madam, believe me!

My spell still works!

You have to help me!

Don't leave me!

How am I supposed to survive?

I'll do anything!

I'll do anything to get my old face back!

Please, help me!

Don't leave me. I have nothing left.

If that's the case, then there's nothing I can do.

Madam!

Jew.

You said you'd do anything, right?

Don't let me down.

As for you, you failed me in the last show.

You think I'd give you another chance?

The only thing you can do now

is make sure your friend becomes the winner

in the most beautiful way possible.

Counting on you, Myday.

Can I see the photos you took?

How?

It's a film camera.

Here.

The brief for the final round.

Thanks.

What's wrong? Nervous?

Can you blame me?

There's nothing to stress about.

Just give it your best shot, like always.

Plengpin, even though I don't say it much,

you've always done great.

Everything that's made you who you are today is perfect.

Everything.

Even the things you don't want to admit, like your family.

What do you mean?

Your client made the first move. He grabbed me!

I know that growing up in a shaman family in a small rural village

is something you've always tried to run from.

But you know what?

That's exactly why I chose you.

It's rare these days.

Why bring this up now?

Just feels like it's finally time to tell you.

Really?

Then can I ask you a little more?

There's a lot you haven't told me, right?

That's enough. Just that one story will do.

Hey! Why so shy now?

When you were interviewing me on the show, you asked a million questions,

and I never complained.

All right.

Fine.

You get one more question.

But you have to promise you won't stress about it. Okay?

In that case…

I'd like to start the interview now.

Three, two, one…

AJIN NAKARUTHA

So, you got a question?

I'll give you only one.

In that case,

tell me about your past.

I want to know what brought you here.

It's a long story.

I don't mind.

Did you know?

There used to be a group of researchers

trying to study Thai magic with science.

They wondered if it was possible

that all that mysterious power could be decoded somehow.

LEKLAI STONE

Listen, Ajin.

This is a Leklai stone.

It's a sacred element, said to protect and guard people.

Normally, you need honey, heat, and a bunch of rituals to activate it.

But this morning,

I discovered if you blast it with a frequency above 10 kHz, it…

Slow down, Dad! I can't follow.

Oh, sorry.

I'll just show you instead.

Okay.

But before I show you the results of my research,

can you promise me something?

You have to keep this a secret, and you absolutely can't tell anyone.

But why does it have to be a secret?

Well… sometimes, life needs a little mystery.

That's what makes it exciting.

Come on.

Promise me, okay?

Okay.

That man's name was Anan.

He led the research team.

He was also my father.

All right, are you ready for Dad's super-secret show?

What are you two up to? Another secret?

Ajin, tell your aunties what you're doing this time.

Nothing! We're not doing anything, right, Ajin?

Even though they were just a small team with nothing to show for it,

the time I spent with them was the happiest time of my life.

They were like family,

especially Aunt Ko.

Aunt Ko…

You mean Madam Kosum?

Yes.

Back then, she was a smart, kind, and dedicated scientist.

Their main job was researching artifacts from all over Thailand.

PORAMANTIWA MANOR

Eventually, they got special permission

to collect data on the Bu-nga Muen Phamorn dress,

preserved by M.L. Ray's family.

I didn't know much then.

Just that it was a top-secret project,

and my dad and his team gave it everything they had.

Especially Aunt Ko.

But in the end,

that journey was in vain.

Like Dad always said,

don't get obsessed, especially with magic.

The more obsessed you get, the more it changes you.

What are you people talking about?! Huh?

You want to drop the Bu-nga project and go research something else

when we're this close to success?

Close?

Close to what, huh?

You've seen all the data over these past few months.

We're scientists, Ko.

Instinct alone isn't enough.

I told you, I'm not just using instinct!

Anan, listen to me!

I really can connect with God.

What are you doing?

This has gone too far, Ko.

Take a break. We're shutting this project down.

You can't do that! We're so close!

You're working for God. You'll be punished.

Let go!

Aunt Ko back then… she was a totally different person.

And that night…

What are you doing up so late, dear?

Are you a bad kid?

Bad kids get punished.

Run, Ajin!

I said run, Ajin!

Ajin!

Dad, no!

That night, Aunt Ko burned everything

and disappeared.

She stole everything from the lab.

MYSTERIOUS FIRE IN LAB

All the data, all the artifacts, she took them all.

So…

how did you survive?

Aunt Ko took everything…

Hey, fire! Everybody, get out now!

…except for one thing.

After all my dad's effort,

after so many failures,

there was finally one thing

a scientist like him managed to decode.

It was beautiful.

The most beautiful and most painful thing in my life.

Live on, Ajin.

Just keep living…

Keep living, Ajin.

And now…

where's that piece of Leklai?

I left it with my father's ashes.

That's a shame.

After that, not much happened.

Years later, I heard about a famous sorceress called Kosum.

Around the same time, news about Enigma started showing up online.

I didn't think that was a coincidence.

Everything was connected.

That's how I ended up here.

Okay?

With that…

Cut!

Thanks so much for telling me all this.

You're not worried anymore, right?

All right.

Let's focus on the final round.

Let's finish this together.

So…

MYDAY

The final round's almost here.

Even though I didn't make it,

I want to wish everyone luck.

Jew, Plengpin, and all the crew.

I'm really impressed by everyone's dedication,

especially Jew,

my closest friend.

I believe someone like Jew, when she sets her mind to something,

can do literally anything.

And… to everyone watching,

please cheer them on.

Bye!

All right.

Let's make this…

the most beautiful competition ever.

POETRY FROM THE NOVEL

In the final part of the novel,

Bu-nga drinks the Nivarana Marana potion,

sending her spirit to a dangerous afterlife realm

to rescue the king's soul, lost in its darkest abyss.

This decision leads to a violent, tragic,

yet beautiful finale.

Plengpin,

Jew,

you've both done great.

To me, you're both perfect as Bu-nga.

But there can only be one winner.

I ask you both to do your best.

The will of Bu-nga Muen Phamorn

will guide you both to victory.

If you're ready, let's begin.

Nice to meet you, Plengpin.

Maybe it's a bit too soon,

but I'm ending your show here.

The mountain of stones

The path of the sun

The sapphire bee

Lurking and hidden out of sight

Mind swap?

You think that'll help?

No!

This is not happening!

I can't lose like this!

This can't be true!

Drop the act.

You really think I don't know?

Oh? You saw through it?

Keep trying.

Keep struggling.

A catastrophe swiftly strikes

A labyrinth of death

A single misstep brings about a plight

Deep down, you know

you can't beat the power of God.

You must die.

Die!

God will punish you with death, just like your father!

Wait, stop! Don't--

My dad died because of "God's punishment"?

Give me a break.

He didn't die because of God.

He died because of scum like you!

Really?

A barrier across the heavens

Deceiving with self-interest

Enticing ambition to soar

So Anan died because of me?

Maybe you got it wrong.

The person who got your dad killed was you.

If you'd just run away that day,

he wouldn't have died.

Why? Why? Why?

The one who killed Anan was you, Ajin.

You're the reason your life's in ruins. You ruined everything.

That's not all.

Today, Plengpin has to die because of you too.

The moon devours blood

Dark and dim, its rays mourn

An eclipse descends

All omens are laid out

Hey!

Why?

Ajin.

It's okay.

It's okay now, son.

Like mental factors

The heart trembles and shivers

Aspiration shifts

Thoughts wander, hard to gauge

Enough, Ajin.

You know us fighting here…

is pointless.

Purging the land of life lost

Sacrificing fate as an offering

Wails pour forth

Sharp pain of defeat

Blood stains red

Deeply piercing the heart

Let's spend these last moments enjoying watching the show.

Chains of the divine

Released and freed from bondage

A front-row seat, just for you.

Watch closely, Ajin.

It will be perfect.

No.

No!

No!

Nothing I've done would matter.

I could make the most beautiful dress,

but it wouldn't bring happiness to anyone…

because our hearts

have nothing to hold onto.

If this little soul could be traded for everything that's been lost,

it would be worth it.

Please, come back.

Bring peace,

bring smiles to the people

both now…

and forever.

You really are my student.

Honestly, I don't have to do anything.

But fine, I'll annihilate you.

It's all right, Ajin.

Soon, we'll be together.

I'm sorry, Dad.

Go for it.

What do you think you're doing?

You really think I'd help?

You never do anything useful.

All you ever do is oppress people…

and now you want help?

No way!

If you want happiness in this world,

I'll make it happen.

Not because anyone told me to…

but because it's from my heart.

And that's the real power.

Nothing's stronger than this heart.

This pure heart of mine.

May this power turn blood in the sky…

into stardust instead,

and fill everyone's heart with hope.

Even if no one cares…

I don't mind.

From now on,

may you only be filled with happiness.

You!

What are you doing?

You really think you can beat me with something insane like that?

Die.

Accept the truth.

You know who won this show.

No.

No.

No.

Put that image up on the screen.

Come on, hurry!

No.

And finally, our winner…

No!

…is Plengpin!

Give her a big hand!

No. No!

No.

No!

No!

It can't end like this!

Beautiful.

WHO IS THE WINNER OF BU-NGA MUEN PHAMORN?

WHO IS THE WINNER OF BU-NGA MUEN PHAMORN?

- GOTTA BE JEW. - I THINK MYDAY'S BEST.

- I KNOW, BUT WON'T TELL. - PLENGPIN.

SO EXCITING!

TOMORROW, WE'LL KNOW WHO THE WINNER OF BU-NGA MUEN PHAMORN IS.

Hey.

Sneaking in while someone else is showering…

That's pretty rude, you know.

Sure.

As if you're totally naked.

Are you okay?

Don't worry about me.

What about you?

Are you ready for tomorrow?

Starting tomorrow, your life's going to change completely.

It's kinda sad, honestly.

I finally get to be the lead actress.

You're finally close to the dress.

Later, we'll go our separate ways, like we agreed.

We're not going to see each other again, are we?

I don't know.

You say that, but you know the answer.

Hey, I really don't know.

Thank you, Ajin.

Thanks for everything.

Thank you too.

Hey. Try acting like a real actress now, will you?

Okay. Sure.

Wow, look at you taking the lead now.

Well, let's see.

Ms. Plengpin?

Yes?

Please get changed in ten minutes.

Okay.

Do you think in a world full of lights…

…how much darkness is there lurking inside?

Ajin!

Jew, you lost. It's over.

But I didn't want it to end like this.

At least I finally got to see the ending I always wanted.