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Long live!

Long live!

This is how we greet each other here in the Philippines.

Long live!

In Italian: "Long live!"

Why don't you try it too?

It's easy.

And...

...this...

...or...

Long live!

Ma-bu-hay.

Well!

It's hot, isn't it?

When it's hot in the Philippines, we say:

"Damn, it's hot!"

Hey, get in line! Get in line properly!

A water container for each family!

Hey, get in line!

What are you doing?

Only one container of water per family!

And when the heat is oppressive, we say:

"God help us!"

What song is it?

Excuse me, Mr. Salud.

Excuse me?

Sorry for the delay.

It's for them.

They are suffering in this heat.

Poor things.

Don't worry, sir.

If one dies, he will be replaced.

Don't forget to hydrate, ladies.

Did you hear what happened to Mr. Molina?

Clara!

Drink some water!

You really need to stay hydrated.

Last week a golfer died of heat stroke.

Are golf courses in the United States as beautiful as this one, Clara?

I only saw one.

And it was a public field.

Oh, sure.

Well, there are very few public golf courses here.

Is mango sweet?

Yes. - Sweet?

(In Mandarin) Hello!

(In Mandarin) How are you?

(In Mandarin) Very good. Thank you!

Where are you from?

Yes, lady.

Janine.

The only people allowed on the course are golfers and caddies.

Are you a golfer?

No, ma'am.

Are you a caddy?

No, ma'am.

So what are you?

I don't have this problem with any of the other tee-girls.

It's easy, right?

I bet you can do it with your eyes closed.

How hot!

Really, how hot!

God has no mercy.

In this heat it's hard to even have a conversation, sir.

You're new here, right?

You have a natural talent.

What a mess!

Charlie!

Mica.

What?

How is it going?

I'm busy.

I was hoping to ask you for some advice, if you don't mind.

What?

The golfer I'm coaching keeps missing his shots.

I'm afraid one of his balls might hit me.

What should I do?

The bounce absorbs much of the force of the ball.

It doesn't hurt.

Dr. Palanca, good morning!

And the golfer will feel guilty and tip you generously.

Getting hit isn't the worst thing.

Got it. Thanks, Mica.

Is this your new driver? - Yes.

I can't find the sweet spot.

Can I? - Sure, go ahead.

I heard you just got back from Ilocos. - Yes, just last night.

How did it go?

Every time I come home,

I always wonder why I ever moved to Manila.

You're new here, right?

How are you doing?

(In Ilokano) It's only my first week, sir.

(In Ilokano) What is your name?

Isabel, sir.

(In Ilokano) How old are you?

Seventeen, sir.

(In Ilokano) I was your age when I moved to Manila.

(In Ilokano) And even after all these years,

(In Ilokano) I don't feel at home yet.

(In Ilokano) If you ever need anything,

(In english) fammelo sapere.

(In Ilokano) I'm serious. Okay?

What are you talking about?

Something between Ilokano...

How did you do it?

You have to use your hips.

Guard.

Swing your hips, Clara!

I told you, Uncle. I need more time at the driving range.

You're doing great!

Just remember one thing! When you swing,

move your hips, not your arms!

Done!

Made in U.S.A!

No, that's fine.

Mrs. Clara,

in the United States... caddies?

Even girls?

No.

In the United States, there are usually no caddies,

unless you're a professional.

Well done, uncle!

At that time...

...have you thought about it, Clarita?

I thought about it, uncle.

I promise you'll feel more comfortable here.

More comfortable doesn't necessarily mean happier, uncle.

Well, that's true.

But are you really happy in New York?

I felt it.

You don't have to answer me now, okay?

Keep thinking about it.

And...

Who's carrying the bag, ma'am?

What?

If only professional golfers

they have caddies in the United States,

At that time...

who carries the bag?

Of the lover...

Usually people bring their own bags.

What are they doing?

Who is that, Mica?

It's Charlie.

He caddys for the president, Dr. Palanca.

They collect balls from water hazards.

And what do they do with it then?

They resell them to golfers.

Some of those balls are worth more than we earn in a day.

And they're not the only thing they sell to golfers.

I heard that Dr. Palanca pays Charlie very well.

to take care of his balls.

I wonder what color his are.

White? Brown?

How mean!

It's a medical condition, it's called vitiligo.

My uncle has it.

And what color are your uncle's balls?

How do I know?

Why don't you find out for yourself? He's single.

But do you know what Doctor Palanca is really like?

I heard he likes Chanel No. 5.

Ilocos.

I heard it's beautiful there.

I've never been there.

It's a bit like here.

Like some parts of the golf course.

Maybe that's why there are so many Ilokans around here.

Perhaps.

Like Dr. Palanca.

What's up?

Nothing.

I was just thinking about what they were talking about.

Regarding the...

...Dr. Palanca's balls.

You think they're like the rest

of his body?

Spotted?

We should ask her.

Wasn't she a Miss Universe?

Yes.

Why should we ask her?

Because that's Mrs. Palanca,

the wife of our dear president.

Thank you.

Thank you, thank you, Dr. Palanca, for entertaining us.

And now, friends...

be generous

as we pass the hat to our dear and beloved caddies,

whose families are suffering because of this drought.

Please be generous.

My company,

Golf Depot,

will double, weight for weight, all the donations collected here today!

So, please, be generous. Thank you.

At that time,

what do you think?

I think we ordered too much food, uncle.

This is how we eat here. You'll get used to it.

But I was talking about my offer, Clara.

You could really use us at Golf Depot.

It seems like you're doing just fine without me.

For now.

But look around.

We need to develop a more diversified market.

You could take care of that.

Clarita.

This country needs a shake-up.

But the main problem is the brain drain.

All our best people, all our brightest minds,

they just judge and complain about how things are going and then go abroad.

When what this country needs is for more people to stay and...

fight for a change.

This is how this country will progress.

We need more people like you to care.

It's good, huh?

Did I feel it?

He keeps the air conditioning on all day.

The hat looks good on you.

What were you doing under the mango tree?

I was eating.

Were you eating?

A mango.

Alone?

Yes.

You should be careful around the golf course.

Most golfers

they're not very kind.

And Dr. Palanca?

Isn't that kind?

He is an Ilokano.

What would you like to say?

Sometimes they say things

just to say something.

For example?

Si-kka is coming to my house.

(In Ilokano) You're the only one I want.

It sounds much better when you say it.

I hope so, I'm Ilokana.

That's not what I meant.

You say it with more tenderness than when they first told me.

Before the story began,

There was a beautiful young woman named Ylang-Ylang.

She had taken a vow of chastity.

But because of its intense beauty

attracted many suitors.

And one day

One of the suitors was so struck by her beauty that he gave in to her desires,

and...

when he tried to touch Ylang-Ylang,

the young woman disappeared instantly.

She turned into a flower.

At our house, there were so many of those flowers, aunt.

But now they're all gone.

People collect them in excess

because of the scent of the flower.

It is used abroad for expensive perfumes.

Chanel n. 5.

Always take

the most fragrant rose,

and crush it

until the petals fall.

And you crush it again.

Do you know where the porch is?

It's right there.

Do you want to take this golf club to Doctor Palanca?

He's having lunch right now.

I would do it myself, but he's with his wife.

And that woman is a whole character.

I really should get back to the driving range.

It will still be there when you come back.

If you're afraid of getting fired,

Don't worry.

With all these Chinese tourists,

they need all the girls they have.

(In Mandarin) I-18

Madam, are you Mrs. Palanca?

I really hate the fact that once a woman gets married in this country,

her entire identity revolves around her husband.

But, madam, your beauty is famous throughout the world.

How can I help you, dear?

I was asked to return this bat

that Dr. Palanca left on the golf course.

Are you with her, ma'am?

No, there isn't.

He's usually at the pool by this time. I can take you.

Rodel!

You hardly touched the food.

I'm already full, ma'am.

What a poor appetite.

For being such a big boy.

Hello, miss.

You are a sporty girl.

Can you tell me where the pool is, please?

Okay.

I'll show you where it is.

If you show me what your swimsuit looks like.

Can you read Chinese?

No.

And you?

No.

Do you know where the swimming pool is?

Over there.

Wait, I'm looking for a little girl.

She was wearing a red dress and had dragonfly hair clips.

Have you seen her around?

I saw a little girl on the golf course.

But much earlier, this morning.

On the golf course? Where exactly?

I don't remember.

It was just a moment, then she disappeared.

Please.

Try to remember.

Some have been fired for much less.

Much less than what?

Steal.

I just wanted to taste it.

Try it, then.

Don't be shy.

Is Doctor Palanca here?

Do you see it here?

Do you know where I can find it?

Why would someone like you want to see the president?

I have to give him something back.

Listen.

Doctor Palanca...

has a tendency to leave things lying around.

And most of the time he doesn't really want them back.

Lady,

Mr. Renato says that...

she will move here.

It is true?

Do you think I should?

No, ma'am.

Why not?

Because it's going to get dark.

Like the pine tree.

Are they looking for me?

I think they have bigger concerns right now.

Chinese tourists refuse to use tee-girls.

Well, aren't you going to ask me where I've been?

Did you see the mango I left in your closet?

Was it from you?

Who did you think it was from?

Where are you going, miss?

To hole number 18, please.

I'm serious, let's go!

I don't know how to drive.

And you?

No.

Whose is this?

By Doctor Palanca.

Why do you care so much?

I do not know.

I don't know exactly why.

But I just need to talk to him.

You are not allowed to enter the golf course.

I am sorry.

I'm looking for a little girl.

She wears a red dress and has dragonfly-shaped hair clips.

What's up?

The balls are so small.

And the field is so big.

Ina, it's no use.

I'll just use another ball and take the penalty.

His uncle doesn't usually play with penalties.

I don't want to play like that.

All right, ma'am.

But here everyone plays like this.

Are you okay?

Is this the ballroom?

No, sir. This is hole number 9.

Oh.

Do you know where the ballroom is?

Yes.

It's beyond the putting green,

through the playground,

then up the stairs,

and then right after the stairs.

You pass the putting green,

you cross the playground,

then up the stairs,

and then to the right?

Yes, sir.

Thank you, miss.

Wait.

It's on the other side.

What's up?

Is something wrong?

Let's go.

The ballroom is nearby.

Aim one putter length to the right of the hole.

It's not what it seems, ma'am.

This green is treacherous.

It seems pretty simple to me. I should aim to the left.

It seems so, ma'am, but...

...your uncle is right.

You have to aim right.

It's all good, Clarita. You're still learning.

It suits you.

What?

The shirt. The color really suits you.

Oh, this one? A gift from my wife.

You don't have to give too much weight to the color.

I heard you just got back from Ilocos.

I've never been there, but I've heard it's beautiful.

Some places there look just like a golf course.

How did the trip go?

It went well. It was just a short trip.

I wanted to take my children here to show them our land.

for the last time,

before starting to develop it.

So that they don't forget who they are

nor where they come from.

Thinks,

we almost lost the land

due to the agrarian reform 12 years ago.

It's sad.

You take care of your farmers but they always want more.

Are you going home? - No, I'm going to the office now.

Until...

You should really get your prostate checked.

You've been standing there with your dick out for a while.

Are you going to leave some for us too?

Now you can't even joke anymore!

Take another one.

No one will find out, Clarita.

My ball?

No, ma'am.

You know it's harmless, right?

Spend?

My uncle. He's harmless.

Did you find it, ma'am?

Don't worry, Clarita.

Nobody will know.

Beth, grab her legs.

Ina, clean the ball.

Here, let's put it in the water obstacle.

(In Ilokano) Do you remember this song?

(In Ilokano) He is from Ilocos, like us.

(In Ilokano) Did your mother sing it to you too?

(In Ilokano) My mother used to sing it to me every night.

(In Ilokano) But now I can't even remember the words.

(In Ilokano) How long has it been since you left Ilocos?

(In Ilokano) I left recently, but I've already forgotten many things from home.

(In Ilokano) It's as if...

(In Ilokano) my memory was a bush or a meadow of grass

(In Ilokano) cut with extreme precision,

(In Ilokano) and as if everything that has been cut off

(In Ilokano) had been blown away by the wind.

(In Ilokano) But now I remember clearly...

(In Ilokano) I clearly remember the rain.

(In Ilokano) It was raining the day the trucks arrived.

(In Ilokano) Trucks with your family name on them.

(In Ilokano) It was raining the day your trucks arrived.

(In Ilokano) The trucks that arrived

(In Ilokano) they took us away from our homes.

(In Ilokano) Do you remember that day?

Stupid!

How do you plan to get it out?

Help!

Help!

(In Ilokano) Dear Biday, please open

(In Ilokano) Open the window

(In Ilokano) So you can see who adores you

(In Ilokano) I will die if you don't care

(In Ilokano) Who are you that keeps passing by here?

(In Ilokano) From my garden where I play

(In Ilokano) You know I'm a girl

(In Ilokano) And that my flowers have not bloomed

(In Ilokano) Listen, my dear, so I can tell you

(In Ilokano) Just go south

(In Ilokano) Take a mango

(In Ilokano) Or lanzones or whatever you find

(In Ilokano) If it's low, don't take it.

(In Ilokano) If it is above, do not reach it.

(In Ilokano) If it falls, don't pick it up.

(In Ilokano) Leave him alone...

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