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Let me listen to your lungs. Turn around

Breathe in and out as I tell you

Breathe in

Breathe out

Deeper breaths. Breathe in

Breathe out

Breathe in

Breathe out

So, what's wrong with him?

His heart and lungs seem fine to me

What did you bring him in for this time?

His arms...

His arms are redder, doctor

His body, chest and neck too

Did you apply the cream I prescribed?

Yes, in the morning and evening

Did you clean his lesion first?

Well, we bathed him

And you applied the cream after his bath?

He wasn't in the sun, was he?

No, he stayed inside

- Are there any more sore spots? - As you can see, around his heart

- Anywhere else? - On his back and neck as well

His body is all red

Why don't you answer yourself?

- He can't speak - Why not?

His throat hurts

Then let me examine his throat

Let's see what's wrong

Open your mouth

Stick out your tongue

Say ''Ah''. Louder

- Is it necessary? - I'm just looking

- His throat hurts - He seems fine to me

But he's in pain

Nothing's wrong with him Are you really in pain?

- Can't you talk? - No he can't, doctor

How long has he been like this?

- Since he was a child - Quite long...

Did you use anything besides the cream I prescribed?

- Show her the cream - I bought this

I bought it after yours ran out

Why didn't you come to me for more?

- And what is this? - I thought they were alike

This is just regular moisturising lotion

It's good for you, but not for my patient

You need to use my cream

Look, your lotion caused his rash to spread

Let me do a blood test.

His rash has spread too much

Why didn't you do it the last time?

It wasn't this bad then

You should've done a thorough examination last time

I told you it wasn't this bad then

You see what your cream did?

Clench your fist

Clench it

Tighter

Here's money. I've go to go. Take care of him

To the factory, please

How's Sirote these days?

He's good. But he's very busy with work

- So he's OK? - Yes, he's fine

How's your dormitory business these days?

Not so great. Some people moved out and no one has moved in

Is it a dormitory for men or women?

For women only

Why don't you take in male tenants to increase your income?

I think it'll be a big headache

Men drink and get into fights. I won't be able to control them

You don't think so?

But I'm sure you will earn more in this difficult time

Well, I’d rather leave it the way it is

How's your health lately? All right?

I take your pills and just fall asleep

I have no romantic mood left. I just sleep

These are all I have left

They are anti-stress pills

They help you relax. But they are not sleeping pills

But my neighbour said they were strong anti-depressants

Well, who do you trust? Me or your neighbour?

I trust you of course

- Is your neighbour a doctor? - No

You have to trust me if you are in my care

They're just for stress. Nothing more

They might make you slightly drowsy

Have you been meditating as I advised?

Yes, and then I fall asleep

Doctor...

Could you issue a health certificate for him, please?

What do you need it for?

To certify he is in good health

So he can apply for a job

I can't. I need to see proper identification first

Did you bring his lD card?

I'll have Sirote bring it in later

I need all the proper documents first

Can't you just issue it now? Sirote will bring the lD

I really can't. It's illegal

Doctor, will I be addicted to my medication?

lf you follow the prescription, you'll be fine

I won't have to take it forever?

No, you won't need it once you get better

It's just to relax you

But when I take them, I don't feel like fooling around with Sirote

I'd still like to have a child. Don't you remember?

You want a child? Do you still want to have a child?

Yes, I did seek your advice before

Well then, when you want to...sort of...

You mean have sex with Sirote?

When you don't want to sleep all night...

...don't take the pills

When you need them, take them. You'll be fine

You really won't give us the health certificate?

I can't

Please, we've known each other for so long

Please...

I'll have Sirote bring the lD card later

I really can't break the law. You should know I can't

The total for both of you is 220 Baht

Please excuse me

I need to see my next patient. Number 1 2, please

I have been your good customer

I really can't

Any card will do

Even a driver's license will do. Then I'll issue it for him

Excuse me, I have to see the next patient

See you later

- Please, doctor... - Number 1 2 please

Oh, it's you. Hello

Let me talk to you a bit more, please, doctor

My next patient is waiting. Let me see him, OK?

Hello

How are you today? Ah?

How are you?

Ah? I’m well

But I don't know why my ear itches

And this ringing sound

I don't know what it is

ls there something wrong with the hearing aid?

Let me take a look at it

Just a quick look

Thank you

Please, the doctor has to see the next patient

Just give me a second

- What for? - I need to talk with her

Then please wait outside. She is seeing them right now

I won't be a bother, I promise

Dad, did you take it out when you washed your face?

What?

No, I just washed my face, but the water didn't get into my ears

Please, just wait outside

Maybe you can help me. I really need a certificate

It's nice enough that she treated him...

- What are you doing? - Help me out, please

I was here before you were born. You won't get in trouble

This is already making trouble for me

Yesterday, we were watching TV and Dad had the volume turned low

I asked him to turn down his hearing aid...

...so I could watch TV with him, but he refused

So I turned up the television volume

Then he screamed and complained that it was bursting his ears

My dear doctor, my daughter played a trick on me

Now my hearing aid is broken

No I didn't. I just turned it down and it broke

What?

I just turned it down. That's all

But there's this ringing sound

I don't know why it's ringing. All I did was turn it down

Let me try it again

Dad, did you do anything to break it?

Doctor, try saying something

See? I can't hear a thing. Just a ringing sound

- Maybe you blew out the speakers - What?

You probably turned it up too loud and blew out the speakers

But this model doesn't have speakers

But yesterday, he went to the barbershop

His friend showed him a new hearing aid

- So now dad wants a new one, too - It's possible

My dear doctor, if you want to have a child...

...I advise you to have a son

Boys are much better with electronics than girls

- Girls are silly and selfish - Silly?

You just want a new hearing aid, don't you?

But it's...

You should've given me more discount

Just a moment

Does it itch?

Orn...

- Where's his girlfriend? - It's my turn today

There is another recipe...

It's really like this

Weekend snack... Chicken Roasted in Beer

Ple, where did you go last night?

I stayed home

Weren't you in a sexy mood...

...like the other night?

Min, wait here

Why didn't you say what I told you to say?

I did. But she wouldn't issue it without an lD card

I thought you were friends

We are. But it's an official document. She can't do it just like that

I really tried

You have to beg her

lt won't work

What should we do then?

Use your connections

Move him to another place

Where can he go?

It's up to that girl, Roong

But she's paying us a lot of money

That's true. Speaking of which...

For the food and medicine

Will you eat lunch with me today?

I can't. I promised to take Min to see Roong at the factory

Why don't we eat, then I'll take you there

That's OK. I can go by myself

Sirote, the doctor said...

...suggested that we try to have a baby

- You want another child? - Yes, I still think about him

And I’m getting old

I think...

...it's better to wait a while

Wait. I’ve been waiting so long

The doctor also said you should have a check-up

I’m afraid if we have another child...

...it will drown again

I promise that won't happen

How about this? We'll go see her together next week

Fine. I'll go see Roong now

Don't be too long. And hurry back

What are you doing here?

Is there anything I can help you with?

It's lunch hour. Everyone's on break

Would you like to eat with me?

It's my treat

Wait here

This is Min, my nephew, from the countryside

I thought you were going to see Roong

I forgot the key

What are you two doing?

Try this. Have a taste

Here, you do it

Wait... Don't spill it

Hold it for me.

Let's brush off all the dead skin first

Is it all gone?

OK, you can put it on now

Oh, are you itchy?

I'm sorry. I forgot. Let me roll up the window

Damn air-conditioning

Like a snake shedding its skin

Just a little, OK?

I feel like hitting someone

Driver's license, please

I don't want any druggies

Of course not. We're all clean and honest

Please take care of everything

Have you decided where you're going?

How is Bang Saen Beach?

Bang Saen is nice. Good restaurants with group discounts

- Excuse me... - OK, get back to work

I’d like permission to take the afternoon off

Again? You didn't work this morning either

I had a bad stomach ache, so I went to see a doctor

I didn't have a chance to tell you

- So what's wrong with you? - She said I have malaria

Malaria, and you still came to work?

See how dedicated she is

You should have seen our doctor here

But the doctor is close to my house,

so I stopped on my way

lf you don't believe me, she can show you the doctor's certificate

That's OK, but there's something else

That Burmese man with you, he was fired

So I don't want to see him around here

Orn, did you bring your gardener here again?

I told you not to

It looks bad for me if people see him

No problem. I'll have her tell him

- Will you let her leave? - I can't

ls the key in the car?

Wow, so many skin flakes

Orn...

- What did you do with my creams? - What?

Those from yesterday. What is this?

My special formula. I spent a lot of time and money

Do you realise how much each one cost?

I invested a lot, too

Check your bike. It won't start

They were expensive

lt worked fine a moment ago

- It must be used to your feet - Of course

Go ahead, look at yourself

- What? - A hundred baht

- What did you do to your bike? - It was fine before

Roong, why are you taking her car?

It's just for a while. So the sun and wind won't irritate your skin

Orn, why don't you have

lunch with us?

- Leave her alone - Why won't she?

Just let her practice on the bike alone

Wait, I’m not finished

I know you'll love this place

Are we almost there? I’m hungry

Let me see. Are you done?

Are you hungry?

Can you hear my stomach growling?

Are you afraid of ghosts?

There are ghosts of Japanese soldiers here

Stop

Should've come by motorbike

Orn's car will break down for sure

Midday is sweltering. Good to get away

I like coming here. The air is cool

Roong's never been here

She had a bad day yesterday

Didn't meet her quota. Had to stay late

Her hands were sore. So I promised to escape with her

- Did you bring the chocolate? - It's in here

- Here, I'll carry the bag - It's OK

Are you sure?

I don't understand that word

- What's wrong? - My shirt is sticking to my skin

Don't walk so fast

- What are you doing? - It really hurts. I can't stand it

Put this in the bag

- Hurry up - Wait

- Don't look - Why can't I have a look?

Excuse me

Nothing much to see, right?

Don't worry. I’ve got it. I’ll carry it

That way

- Your skin looks so scary - What?

It's terrible. Let me apply some cream

Don't worry. Just let it flake off

It's melted

Stop it

I hope we won't have to come back the same way

Close your eyes. Close your eyes

OK. You can look now

Oh, Min, it's so beautiful. I never want to leave

Here, let me help

- What's this? - Grilled pork

And this is pineapple

Oh, Min, I never knew you were so romantic

- I’ll be right back - Where are you going?

I’ll be right back

What are you doing?

I remember I had this as a child

Try this one

Is it edible?

Are they sweet?

Yes, very sweet

How about this one? Is it edible?

Can I eat this one? Is this ripe?

Min

Min, come here

Closer

- Why? - I’ll show you something

Keep still. Don't move

Eat it. Chew it

Chew it

ls it sweet?

- What's the matter? - It hurts

I can't stand it

Roong

Look, only ripe red berries

Roong taught me Thai

She said she didn't even finish high school

But teaching me is easy, since I knew nothing

Like raising a dog, she said

I write my name or sometimes draw pictures

No one has seen them

Or they would think I am stupid

But my friends who couldn't write got good jobs here

And good food

The sky's so beautiful, isn't it?

It's really beautiful here

I've never been anywhere this beautiful

Do you want some of this?

There's sand all over it

Something's biting me

- Here, take a look - There's nothing there

Of course there is. Something bit me just now

Here it is. Oh, a red ant

It's really huge. A daddy ant

Min, you're not paying attention

Ants, ants

It's full of ants

- Let's go sit somewhere else - But what about the view?

Never mind. Just chase them away

Help me

You fucking Karen!

What will you do after you quit your job?

- What would you like to do? - I don't know what to do

- I’d like to find work in Singapore - Where?

Singapore, you know?

My friend works there. He earns a lot of money

Sometimes I miss my home

I wonder how my family is

- At least here I have you and Orn - Orn

Speaking of Orn. I’d be happier if she just disappeared

She takes a lot your money?

That's not it

It's like... how should I say it?

She's just a phoney. You know the word ''phoney''?

She's a mental case. No one likes her

Boyfriend hit Roong. She cried

Here, I stole this from the canteen

I could only get this much

Try some

Very good

You're sick and you smoke?

Don't you know? We Burmese smoke when we're sick

Orn bathing

Orn

Why did you follow me here?

Your motorbike broke down over there

I was looking for Keng at the border army base

But the path just disappeared

Look at me. All scratched up

Oh, no

- It hurts - What have you done?

You're all scratched up

Why didn't you stay on the path?

I’m not a Karen. How should I know the way?

- Come with me - Where to?

Just follow me. I’m not going to kidnap you

- Just take me home, OK? - Hurry up, come with me

Roong

I'm all wet now

Slow down, Roong

Don't be tense

Just relax

Why aren't you smiling? There's nothing to be scared of

Damn it. I told you not to. I'm all soaked now

Oh, don't think too much. Forget things for a while

Here, watch me

Can't you do that?

Come here

Dip yourself. Dip yourself like I did

How is it?

- How's Min doing? - Not much better

Worse, I guess. I’m not sure

Where are you going?

Let me take a look over there

So, this is your secret place

Are you OK, Roong?

I’d better stay here

Silly girl

Min

Min

What's the matter?

Min

Come over here. Let me see your skin

Let me look at you

Here

Stir it so the vegetable chunks aren't at the bottom

I think it's better without the chunks

- Lie back - What's wrong, Roong?

Lie back

Don't be scared

Don't be scared. I’ve got you

I’ll hold you. Don't resist

ls the sun in your eyes, Min?

I’ll put cream on you

How is it?

Min, look at this

Be patient

Dear Nyo...

A friend got me an electrician job in Papua New Guinea

How's Rangoon?

Seeing the kids here reminds me of my son

The police tried to find me but I was hiding in a septic tank

Don't worry, I will leave here soon

The pictures of you two keep me going

Some day, you will be with me

And we will have a kid to celebrate

Here, I’m preparing to go to a new country

And I’m ready for...

Look at him

He's so handsome when he's sleeping

Well...

You're too heavy. Get up first

My arms are all sore. Min is so heavy, isn't he?

- I’m used to it - Sit down here

- When are we going home? - ln a moment. What's your hurry?

Don't look at me

As if you have such big boobs

- Don't look, OK? - Of course not

Lie down

- My back - It's OK. Just lie down

Crazy girl

- Roong, what time is it? - Wait. I’m still having fun

Min

Min

December 2001

Min is in Bangkok...

...waiting for a job at a casino...

...on the Thai-Cambodian border

Roong got back with her boyfriend

They sell noodles in a town not far from Bangkok

Like before, Orn continues to work as an extra in Thai movies