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Sewing is a habit.

Nothing about it is easy.

Just like life.

You have to boldly pierce the fabric to get somewhere.

You can slip and cut yourself

when you don't see what's on the other side.

But that's one of life's surprises.

When it's finished,

only then will you see

the beauty you worked hard to make.

Each hardship

has happiness on the other side.

Dyosa!

Dyosa!

Dyosa! I got accepted!

Dyosa!

Dyosa!

I got in, Dyosa!

Dyosa!

Dyosa!

Dyosa!

I got accepted to a university in Manila!

Mom and Dad will be proud!

Your dreams for us are finally coming true.

We're going to Manila!

Gosh!

I have to get dressed!

I have to go to the townhall and ask for the requirements

for the scholarship.

And when we get to Manila,

you'll be able to work too.

The factories there pay well.

As for me,

I'll be sure to study hard for my scholarship.

And, all we'll need to think about

is food,

a place to live,

and some daily expenses.

Alright, I have to go.

I forgot my acceptance letter.

You know, that suits you.

If you had gone to school

you'd probably have more medals than I do.

See?

Two women ready for Manila!

Smile.

Go on, smile!

There you go! That's what success looks like!

Ma'am Maring!

Oh, Claudia! Wait.

Here are your curtains.

Perfect timing. I was planning to use those for the festival.

- There, that's two of them. - Let me pay you.

- Thank you. See you next time. - Thank you, ma'am!

Come one, come all.

Let's go to the fair.

The fair is here!

Oh! Thank God, the fair is back in town.

- We can have some fun again. - Come one, come all.

Come see the fair and have a good time!

Come see the fair

and have a good time!

Oh, it went well.

But there were limited slots.

I have to get my requirements as soon as I can.

Oh right! Dyosa!

I wanted to tell you something else.

While I was out delivering the curtains at the market,

an announcer was passing through.

And do you know what he said?

The fair is back in town!

Do you still remember?

The last time we were there was with Mom and Dad!

We were so happy then, right?

Isn't that the basin we won at the fair?

I remember we wanted to go on the rides

but we would get so scared when we got on them.

But that was then.

Now, I'm not afraid anymore.

What about you? Are you still afraid?

Hmm...

Are you sure?

Are you sure you're not afraid?

Really?

Okay, let's test that.

Ferris Wheel!

Look! We're going down!

The Octopus!

I'm getting dizzy!

The Caterpillar!

Come here!

Here it is! This is my favorite one!

Horror Train!

Come everyone, and test your luck!

Let us start with a straight line!

First ball! Row of I!

1-8! 18!

I-18!

And the next ball!

O!

66!

O-66!

The ball never stops!

And next is,

B-14!

B-14!

Come inside! Come inside!

This is the place to see a real mermaid!

Oh come inside! Come!

Okay sirs! Come inside, come inside!

The only place to find a real mermaid!

Come! Come inside! Okay sir!

Oh!

Let's play later!

I want to ride that too!

We'll ride all of them.

We'll play all of them.

The queen of snakes!

She will anger all your snakes!

What are you waiting for?

Come inside! Come!

Let's go! Let's go!

Come see the queen of snakes!

You can watch, and you can touch, if you're brave enough!

Come on inside!

That's my favorite!

Wow!

It's so pretty!

Are you riding next?

Are you riding next?

What?

Are you two riding this?

We can't afford it.

Don't worry, it's on me.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

I'm Diego, by the way.

Claudia.

This is my cousin, Dyosa.

Oh, well come on.

- Get in. - Let's go.

Through here.

Excuse us.

There.

Careful, there's a gap.

Hold on, boss.

Bro!

Bro, let these two go first.

Get in.

We're riding the Ferris wheel!

Enjoy the ride!

Thank you!

Excuse me.

Let me open that.

- You may get out now. - That's right.

Oh no!

Your shirt is torn.

We're sorry.

No, it's fine. It's nothing.

It's our fault it got torn.

No, it's really okay. It's nothing.

Don't worry, Dyosa can fix that for you.

You don't have to.

It's really no trouble. She's the best seamstress in town.

Hey!

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

If you ever want a ride, just let me know.

Dyosa is mute.

But she wants to say "Thank you".

Sorry, I didn't know-

Yes, she's mute.

But she can read.

I guess that's it then. Come back, anytime.

- Okay, thank you. - Take care!

- Let's go. - Come by again, Dyosa.

Hey!

I told you our house is easy to find.

Did you bring your shirt?

Yeah, here it is.

Let's go. Hey, Dyosa!

Dyosa!

He's here-

What's your name again?

Diego.

It's Diego from the fair.

Come in!

You can give that to Dyosa. She'll take care of it.

Dyosa.

You came just in time.

You'll be able to taste freshly picked papaya.

Sorry we don't have electricity.

They cut our electricity a while back.

Let me see.

Papaya?

This bridge has always been here.

It's a wonder it's still standing.

It's pretty and modern but it's out of place.

Why do you think so?

It just seems different.

It's beautiful but...

it doesn't seem to belong here.

Whatever it looks like,

what matters is that people use it

to get across.

It's useful.

It is useful but,

it's not meant to be here.

Just like me and Dyosa.

We're from here,

but I know we're meant to be elsewhere.

I grew up with Dyosa and her family.

They took care of me since

I was five, I think.

But, she lost her parents in an accident while delivering food to the market.

Thank God, for Dyosa though.

She inherited her mom's skills in sewing.

That's how we survived.

How did she...

Oh, that. Don't worry.

How did she become mute?

She had an accident on the way to school.

She hit her head pretty bad.

The doctor said,

it damaged her-

What's it called again?

I forgot.

Frontal...

That's it! Frontal lobe.

Oh.

But she can still read and hear well.

It's beautiful out here.

Yeah. See all that?

Everything your eyes can see,

doesn't belong to us.

This is a good spot.

Let's sit down.

Give that to me. Let me handle it.

Take it easy.

What about you?

What's your story?

- Me? - Yeah.

How did you end up with the fair?

And,

where are you from?

Do you have a girlfriend?

A girlfriend?

I don't have a girlfriend.

Oh, I see.

No girlfriend, he says.

How do you expect an NPA like me to have one?

New People's Army?

No Permanent Address.

Actually, I was an orphan just like you.

I've got a brother in Bicol.

But we don't really talk.

He's got a family now.

And the fair's manager is a relative.

So when they passed through,

I tagged along.

Nothing for me there anyway.

I was with them for two years, and we've been all over.

We'd go anywhere there was a festival.

It's tiring,

but you get used to it.

It must be fun to get to travel everywhere.

Yeah, it's okay.

I guess some places aren't as fun.

Yeah.

Some places, you never get to visit.

Your job seems fun.

My job?

It is fun sometimes.

But it's tiring, mostly.

Imagine going to different places

but you're doing the same thing over and over,

and then having to leave.

But now,

I think I have a reason to stay.

Oh no! It's too sweet.

What?

I meant the mango.

The mango's too sweet.

I see.

Come one, come all!

Witness the Queen of Snakes!

You can look, you can touch!

But are you brave enough?

Come one! Come all!

Everyone, come in!

Come see the Queen of Snakes!

Hey, where are you going?

Come on, boss. Can't you let us in?

Listen.

If it isn't clear,

this show ain't for kids.

It might get shut down if I let you in, so leave!

You're babies!

Come back when your snakes get bigger!

Damn kids.

Come one, come all!

Witness the Queen of Snakes!

Wanna see the Queen of Snakes?

Oh, I'm not going. You guys go.

Yeah, Dyosa, go ahead. I'll wait outside.

- Are you sure? - Yeah! Go ahead.

- Take care of her, okay? - We'll be back soon.

Where are your friends? Are you alone?

What?

I said, why are you alone? Where are your friends?

Why? Do I even know you?

I'm Rafael. I manage the fair.

Don't worry, I'm not a bad guy.

What's your name?

Claudia.

Pretty name. Like you are, Claudia.

You never answered why you're alone.

Oh, they went to see the Queen of Snakes.

I'm afraid of snakes, so...

I decided to wait for them here.

I see.

What are you looking at?

Oh, yeah!

That was you that night by the shed!

What? No! That wasn't me.

Hey, it's fine. No need to deny it.

- It wasn't me. - I'm the one who should be embarrassed.

No, must have been someone else.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

There, see? Stop following me.

Thanks for this.

- Sure. - Let's go.

They might be looking for me.

Who?

Dyosa.

She's with the guy who runs the Ferris wheel,

Diego.

Oh! Diego.

He's a fast one.

And not just with turning the Ferris wheel.

He's a good guy.

He got us a free ride on the Ferris wheel.

Is that all? Gosh!

I could get you a ride anywhere you want.

Oh, really?

What kind of manager would I be if I couldn't get you a ride?

Gosh,

where are they?

Okay, let's go on some rides. It's on me.

Don't! You've paid for this already.

It's fine.

We'll come right back. Come on.

Let's go. Just one ride.

This is impossible.

Just keep practicing.

Quitters never win.

I quit.

Are you still in school?

Yeah, I just finished highschool.

Actually,

I got accepted to a university in Manila.

In Manila?

That's actually where we're headed.

Really?

Really.

It's not easy living there, though. Do you know anyone there?

It's hard to find a place to stay there.

If you want,

you can work here and save up.

Though,

you'll have to sleep in the shed.

Oh, don't bother.

I'm already working on

my scholarship grant from the Mayor.

Hey!

Where have you been? Why'd you leave me?

We've been looking for you!

They said you left.

We probably missed each other.

Aren't you going to introduce me to your cousin?

Oh.

Dyosa, this is Rafael.

Dyosa's mute.

I see.

Do you guys want to go on rides?

Oh, that's okay.

She says we have to go.

- It's getting late. - I see.

Diego, make sure they get home.

Okay, boss.

Oh no, you don't have to do that.

It's no trouble.

Diego, take care of them.

Claudia, wait a minute.

You were looking at this earlier.

This is for me?

Of course.

Thank you!

See you.

- Let's go? - Let's go.

Alright!

I'll be going now.

I'm off to the townhall to get more of my requirements.

Bye!

Oh, Diego? You're here!

Dyosa's inside.

Come in.

Okay.

Your cousin let me in.

And also I-

I need some sewing done.

Do you know why we are here?

I needed to get out.

I didn't get the scholarship.

They said I was too late.

Everything I did was a waste.

I thought our dreams would come true.

Claudia!

This is for you.

- For me? - Yes! This is for you.

Just open it.

A bag for your stuff, when you go to Manila.

Thank you,

but what is this for if I didn't get the scholarship?

Well, would you like to work here in the fair?

So you can save up some money?

Also, like I told your cousin,

you can stay here,

since Manila is our next destination.

You can live here temporarily.

If you'll excuse me.

So boss, are we good?

You are both from this town, right?

Let me guess what's inside that,

a bag.

Luggage for when you leave for Manila.

Listen here, country girls.

If you don't want trouble,

stay away from Rafael!

Why? Are you his wife?

Why don't you tell him that?

You're so rude!

You should be more like your friend here,

quiet.

Is she mute?

You're the one who's rude! What's your problem?!

I've had it with you!

That's enough!

I'm telling you right now!

- You are going to regret this! - Stop it!

Are you okay?

You guys okay?

"Thank you."

I should be the one thanking you.

Every night I go deaf from the noises of the fair.

I've been looking for this, you know.

This silence.

You know,

I've had many girls in other places,

But,

I've never felt what you make me feel.

This feeling that,

I will never be judged.

This feeling of

peace.

Thank you.

Claudia, how have you been?

I thought you've forgotten about me.

Are you sure we can come with you to Manila?

Of course!

Can we live here temporarily?

Of course! You can also work here if you want.

So you can save up some money for a university in Manila.

Come with me, I have a surprise for you.

Come sit down.

Make yourself comfortable.

This is for you.

What is it now?

Just open it.

That's yours, you can use it for your studies in Manila.

Are you serious?

Of course, that's for you.

Thank you so much!

You can leave everything to me.

Don't worry.

Anything you need, I'll buy it for you.

So all your dreams can come true,

for your studies.

There!

Here they come, these shameless people.

Look at Claudia.

Listen up!

Everyone!

This is Claudia.

She's the new cashier here.

Anyone who messes with her will answer to me.

Tano.

Tano, you're in charge here.

No problem boss, leave it up to me.

Alright Claudia, I'll leave you with my people.

If you have any concerns, just tell me, okay?

Alright, I'm leaving for some errands.

I'll show you around.

Tano, you can go ahead.

Hey, country girl!

What now? You've made it in.

Let's see how far you can get.

Don't get comfortable.

Know your place.

You are not the first woman to hold the cashbox.

Watch yourself.

Hey, don't pay her any attention.

She's just bitter,

she used to be the queen of the fair.

She also used to be the cashier before she became the snake queen.

Kind of like you!

People listen to her because...

she's been here for a long time.

In short, wrangler.

What's that?

Old! Wrangler right?

People always flock to her because...

she's always wrangling customers' snakes!

Customers' snakes?

- Yes! The customer's snake. - What does that mean?

They're not the kind that bite.

I'm sure you've seen those kinds of snakes.

Different sizes...

You know what I mean?

That's why whenever younger girls come through,

they will get a taste of her sass.

Just don't mind her.

Oh! I'm Ara, by the way.

- Claudia. - Ara the mermaid.

What is that?

This is still fresh, I just washed it.

- Can I touch it? - Yeah, you can even fry it!

Just kidding!

Here feel it, don't worry.

Ara!

The boss is calling me. I'll go ahead.

Boss.

Carry this for me would you?

Oh wow! A mermaid!

But hold on, how--

What?

- You wanted a mermaid right? - Yeah!

Let's do this then.

Hold on there!

If you remove that then no more mermaid.

Do you want that?

- Didn't you want a mermaid? - Yes.

There.

Guide it gently.

There. Keep it sexy!

There!

From this position?

Someone's excited.

This is your wish, right?

A mermaid, really?

Ow! That hurts!

Oh, what's wrong?

- Your scales are so sharp! - Don't you want this?

Yes.

You like them?

Is that it?

I like that.

You're so good at this, captain.

It's so good! This fishy smell!

Oh, Claudia.

Here's the cash.

Thank you. Why don't you take a seat?

Didn't you want to,

save up for Manila?

Yes.

You should know that besides the--

salary you get from this place,

I know a way you can earn some more money.

Really?

How?

You see...

You will pleasure our clients.

I'm not that kind of woman!

I thought you were a decent person.

Just relax. Don't get angry.

- You asshole! Let me go! - Wait just a second.

Wait, wait.

Do you see that?

Shush...

We don't want this video spreading do we?

You animal!

You know,

you shouldn't worry.

I'll take care of you.

I won't do anything worse.

You just need to work

and you'll get your money.

If a client asks for a favor, do it.

You make money,

I make money.

This is so you can quickly make your savings.

For your future. Right?

Don't you worry, I'll take care of you.

It's from Rafael.

He gave me a job at the fair as a cashier.

So I can earn some money no matter what.

You might get in trouble with that snake woman.

I've already started working.

We just can't rely on you sewing curtains for money.

We have to find a way to get to Manila.

It's the only way to get out of this place.

I'm just putting up with this rice and coffee to survive.

I'm already sick of it.

You are not working there!

Hey, July,

watch the stall for me.

Oh, why are you here?

We're going out.

Dyosa!

What's up with you?

Go ahead, you guys.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

Take care.

Alright.

We'll be off.

Let's go.

Careful.

All set?

Alright.

Hold on tight.

Mel, take over here first.

Looking for this?

Hey!

You are clever.

Do better next time.

Once the fair has sunk its claws into you,

you'll never be able to escape.

Pay up.

I gave it to your boss.

Why? Is he the one you just had sex with?

I gave it to your boss!

I gave it to Rafael.

What's that?!

You wouldn't want anyone to see this, right?

Give me that!

Oops!

Aren't you married?

You'd get in trouble if she sees this.

Fine!

There!

- Take it! - Thank you!

Here, that's everything.

How's your cousin doing?

Why do you ask?

You might

want to rake in the money faster.

Don't you dare!

I'm telling you, don't even try!

I'm sorry.

Hey, Dyosa!

Glad you came, because...

I need to have my pants sewn.

I can't go up the mountain today.

I'm a little busy.

Come.

Of course.

Sure, go ahead.

Can we go up here?

I want it tighter.

Hey!

What are you doing here?

Take it easy.

I just need my pants done.

Dyosa, let's go!

Dyosa.

When can I expect that done?

Why don't you just wait?!

Claudia.

We have a special guest.

He's generous.

If this one enjoys himself,

I'll give you a bonus.

What do I have to do?

Are you insane?!

Why don't you do it then?

Wait, wait!

Hold on.

Don't get angry first.

Don't forget.

We don't want this to get out.

If you do this right,

this will all be yours.

That's what I like about you.

You always use your head.

I'm letting them in now.

Blinded

by the pretty lights

Showered under

a rainbow of colors.

So come along,

come along.

Have you tried

getting to heaven?

If not, this might be your only chance.

As long as you promise,

promise you'll perform.

And when you're ready,

this will be

within your reach.

And I'll be with you there,

turning like a ferris wheel

I'll raise you up,

so you may touch

the heavens you dream of.

But it's all just pretend.

Come along,

come along.

I'll give you a ride,

until you're dizzy,

until you fall.

And when you wake,

I'll be all gone.

And you will be,

all alone.

Come along,

come along.

Your dreams had gone,

the day I left.

Heavens have all gone,

the day I left.

You better stop with that, Dyosa!

Nothing will come of it.

I was just thinking,

what kind of future will you have with him?

How will you live? He just follows orders.

He just borrows a bike!

And did you ever think,

that he might have a woman in every town?

Yes I was.

I wanted him for you.

Until I learned the truth.

I was just thinking,

he's always obedient, always a drone.

Think about it Dyosa!

We dream of better than this!

Now you're settling for that man?

Love?

Tell me,

what do you know about love?

You can't even talk!

Dyosa!

Boss, as you wish.

You two better give your best.

We're in the same situation.

We just do this for money.

Screw you.

There's someone outside.

Come on, let's just finish this.

Oh, you're awake.

I just went out to get some air.

I couldn't sleep.

What do you mean "why"?

It's not what you think.

I'm not taking Diego away from you.

He's a bad person.

I was trying to save you.

I just want you to stay safe!

Dyosa, please believe me!

No!

This is a mistake!

Believe me, I'm not taking anyone away from you!

I'm not taking anyone away from you, Dyosa!

I'm always thinking about you!

Since you met that man,

your world revolved around him!

You know who's being selfish here?

You are!

Do you want to know the truth?

Do you want to know what I did, for us?

I didn't just use my brain, I used every part of me!

I let myself be used by strangers.

I'm used and abused, every single night.

Torn apart, again and again.

I went through hell so we can get to heaven.

So that we can be together.

I'm not leaving!

I'm not leaving!

I promised mom and dad that we'd never be apart.

I'm not leaving!

No, please stop! Dyosa!

I'm not leaving!

We'll never be apart!

We'll never-

Dyosa, what are you doing here?

Dyosa!

- Dyosa! - Dyosa!

What are you doing here?!

Go home!

Nothing good will come of this!

For your own sake. Go home, Dyosa!

What happened with your cousin?

- Dyosa! - Diego!

Oil up the Ferris wheel.

So it doesn't get noisy.

Bring Claudia with you.

What are you waiting for?

- Right away, boss. - Come on!

The mute's here.

Oh yeah,

looks like someone's joining us.

Tano!

Starting tomorrow,

Dyosa's handling the cashbox.

Claudia on the other hand will be on inventory.

You got it.

Go on!

Let's go inside.

Go on, have a seat.

I've been asking your cousin to pass the word

that you're welcome to work here.

I don't know what's with her.

Maybe she just wants to earn for herself.

What made you want to work here?

Oh?

Is that really all it is?

You'll earn more here than with sewing up on a mountain.

Cheers.

Thank you.

When I first saw you,

I knew you'd fit right in.

You caught my eye even before your cousin.

There's something about you that I can't explain.

Go ahead.

Dyosa.

Dyosa.

Dyosa.

Dyosa, you don't know what you're doing.

If you want revenge, just slap me,

pull my hair or hurt me.

Do anything but this.

Just not Rafael, I know them.

It'll only end badly.

If that happens,

I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.

I'm not done yet. I'll be back.

What do you think you're doing?

Let us out!

Hey! Let me out!

Dyosa!

What are you doing?

Help! Let us out!

Dyosa!

Hey! What's this?

Dyosa!

Dyosa, what are you doing?

Dyosa!

Hey!

Dyosa!

Dyosa!

Dyosa! Hey!

Let me out!

Dyosa!

Fire!

Help! Fire!

Dyosa!

Hey!

Dyosa!

Help! Fire!

Dyosa!

Fire!

Help!

Fire!

Dyosa!

Wait!

- Where are you going? - Let go of me!

What's this?

Someone has to stay, so they won't go after you. I'll stay.

No, no!

We have to stick together! It can't be only me!

No, no!

We have to stick together!

You're coming with me!

No... you're coming with me.

Police! Freeze!

Are you sure the perpetrators weren't on the bus?

Yes, I'm sure.

They weren't there.

As we leave this town,

we shall leave all the pain behind.

We shall let all those ugly memories burn down along with the fair.

I promise you, I will fix everything that has been broken.

I'll rebuild everything that has been destroyed.

I'll sew back together everything that has been torn.

Together, we'll find

our true heaven.

Langit Performed by: Riley P. Aquino