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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?

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.

Let me examine his throat.

Let's see what's wrong.

Open your mouth.

Stick out your tongue.

Say 'Aaaaah'.

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 moisturizing 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 has spread.

You see what your cream did.

Clench your fist.

Clench it.

Tighter.

Here's some money. 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.

In this difficult time, Money isn't so important.

How's your health lately?

Alright?

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.

My neighbor said they were strong anti-depressants.

Who do you trust? Me or your neighbor?

I trust you of course.

- Is your neighbor 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 need to see proper identification.

Did you bring his ID 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 ID.

I really can't. It's illegal.

Doctor, will I be addicted to my medication?

If 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.

You want a child?

Yes, don't you remember?

Well then, when you want to...

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 ID card later.

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

The total for both of you is 250 Baht.

Please excuse me. I need to see my next patient.

Number 12, 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 12 please.

Oh, it's you.

Hello.

Let me talk to the doctor a second.

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

Hello.

How are you today?

How are you?

I'm well.

But I don't know why my ear itches.

And this ringing sound.

I don't know what it is.

Is 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.

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 he couldn't hear.

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?

Turned it up too loud and blew out the speakers.

Blew out the speakers, these type have no speakers.

And yesterday he went to the barber.

His friend had a new hearing aid. So now dad wants a new one, too.

It's possible.

My dear doctor, if you 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 ID card.

I thought you were friends.

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

I really tried.

You have to beg her.

It 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 of 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 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...

Hold it for me.

Let's brush off all the dead skin first.

Is it all gone?

OK, you can put it on now.

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.

If 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.

Is 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?

I spent a lot of time and money.

Do you have any idea how much each one cost?

I invested a lot, too.

Check your bike. It won't start.

They were expensive.

It 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 have 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.

One melted.

Stop.

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

Close your eyes.

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.

- You were so romantic. - Where are you going?

I'll be right back.

What are you doing?

I remember I had this as a child.

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.

Is 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.

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?

Nevermind. Just chase them away.

Help me.

You fucking Karen.

Orn - Roong

What will you do after you quit your job?

What would you like to do?

What about you?

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 a bitch. You know the word "bitch"?

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.

Min.

Come over here.

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.

Lie back.

Don't be scared, I've got you.

I'll hold you. Don't resist.

Is the sun in your eyes. Min?

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 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.

Nice...

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?

In 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 working as an extra in Thai movies.