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En? Come in.

-Did anybody follow you? -No, Master.

Good.

Get changed then we'll proceed.

Please help me, Master.

I can't hide from my family anymore.

EPISODE 1: THE SHAMAN

CHINH, GIVE YOUR DIRTY CLOTHES TO SOI.

SHE WILL WASH THEM TO PAY OFF THE DEBT.

Hey, it's Sap the retard and Soi the mute.

Are you guys a couple?

The retard and the mute

The retard and the mute

-The retard and the mute -Hey you! Get lost!

-And you. What are you doing? -Run, guys… Run!

-Run! -What're you doing, Soi?

-Give me that. -My toy.

This isn't a toy. So filthy!

What's this?

Oh my… Go home. I'll talk to your dad later.

-Quickly! Go! -Toy!

I'm gonna tell your mom. Go!

Please!

Soi! Soi! Go home.

Go!

I know. Shut up!

Just aim it right!

-That's the mute girl. -Shoot her!

The mute girl can't talk! The mute girl can't talk!

Boat! There's the boat!

Follow him!

Get out of my way!

He has a crow.

That's rad!

Does anyone want to feed her?

Hey Sap, where are you going?

-Sap. -Sap.

Oh man!

Is the crow for a circus, mister?

No, boss.

I'm a shaman.

Do you know what that is?

Of course! A shaman is a healer.

Just like Old Ba, Co Tu's mother!

-Yeah. -Good!

Is it all right for me to park my boat here, boss?

How should I know? You need to ask Uncle Sang.

-Uncle Sang? -Yes, he's the landowner.

Hey. Can you take me to Uncle Sang, boss?

Sure. Follow me!

What's your name?

My name is Huynh.

Go make some porridge with this rooster. Stupid bird!

Cost me all of my money.

Mr. Shaman!

Mr. Shaman!

Mr. Shaman!

Mr. Shaman!

Mr. Shaman!

Mr. Shaman!

-What happened, Dad? -Mr. Shaman!

I have no idea.

What are they up to?

Why did you stop?

What?

B… b… bo… bone.

Blissful…

Hurry up!

Jade!

This is yours.

I found it. It's mine. This is yours.

Are you crazy?! Give me that!

-Gimme! -It's mine!

Mr. Shaman!

Mr. Shaman!

Mr. Shaman!

Come to Co Tu's house quickly!

Sap has been possessed!

Come quickly, Mr. Shaman!

Bullshit!

If anyone should be afraid of getting possessed, it’s us, right, Tam?

Tam? Tam?

Tam…Tam…Tam…

You're scared of ghosts, too?

Why the hell not?!

Then why do you still run your mouth?! Eat this!

Sap, hang on.

Don't leave me, Sap.

-Please save him! -Everyone, make way for the Master.

Please save my son.

Bring me a pillow.

I said, bring me a pillow.

She's deaf and mute. She couldn't hear you.

Sap…

Hang on.

He is about to die.

Sap…

Hang on, Sap.

Hang on.

Thank you very much.

-Sap. -He's okay now. Let him get more rest.

Wow, he's good.

I thought he would have died.

Grandma, put out the incense sticks.

This can only work against the mosquitos, not the spirits.

-Go away. -Go home, you devil.

Please disperse, everyone. Nothing left to see.

Let's go home.

Please just go home. Go home, everyone. It's nothing.

It's nothing. Please go home.

-What? -I can't sell this! No use for silver.

Let me see your hand.

Let's sell this bracelet.

This is my lucky bracelet! I’m never going to sell it!

But we both found it.

But I saw it first, so it's mine!

-Gimme the bracelet! -No! Ouch. What are you doing?

What the…

-Whose crap is this? -Just focus on your job, girl!

Officer Ky!

What brings you here so early?

Has either one of you seen Huynh, the newcomer?

Yes, but what for, Ky? Don’t tell me that he’s a wanted criminal?

How do you know about that?

Does he have anything to do with the recent robberies we heard about?

That's rad!

He's mining for Sang.

I know, Granny. Just joking.

If I were Sang,

I’d get rich faster by opening a clinic and charging people for Huynh's healing.

There's no way Sang's land has gold in it.

Idiot.

You’re all idiots if you believe that Huynh is a healer.

Better than you! We all saw how he healed Sap when you couldn’t!

If I were you, I would ask Huynh to work his magic on Yen to make her pregnant.

He's really good. He's cured many women having "big belly".

Tam! Shut up!

Healing or mining are all fine.

Please tell him to bring his ID to the station tomorrow to register.

Okay, I got it. I'll tell him when I see him.

Drive safe, Mr. Ky!

Good mor--

Oh, hi, Co Tu.

Hi, Soi!

You know how to use sign language too?

I picked up little bits here and there.

I brought something for you.

I'm a vegetarian.

However, I will accept this offer. I will ask for your blessings.

I would expect you to help me more than just the blessings.

Since my daughter, Yen, had a miscarriage, it has seemed like she lost her soul.

If she can get pregnant again, maybe her soul will return.

I saw how you cured Sap.

I think you could help me with this.

To be honest with you, even if she gets pregnant,

she won't be able to keep it anyway.

The premature dead baby would consume the fetus

unless we perform the rite of exorcism.

I saw your loser ex-husband selling a ring just like this one

to Mai’s shop couples of days ago.

Probably needed money

to buy milk and coconut oil for his pregnant young wife.

And they should be.

Can you believe she’s already knocked up? She’s half his age.

What a pervert!

It's not about age. He ran off because this one can’t have babies!

She says it as if she could.

Enough! Go sell this junk to Mai! I’m tired of your big mouth!

Di Hai said that, not me.

Please buy them, Mui. $25 for all of these.

Mui, please.

I’ll refer you to a great shaman

who can fix your problem.

Ridiculous!

I mean it. I know you.

I guarantee he’s the real deal.

He's a shaman but dresses like a monk.

What are you spraying?

Lavender and willow bark are natural anesthetics.

-Why… -Mom!

Before I begin, I must warn you that

I must not be interrupted until I am done,

or it will harm Yen.

Do you understand?

-Do you understand? -Yes, we do, Master!

-Just let him. -Now I need someone to assist me.

Can I, Master?

He's retarded. He doesn't know anything.

Soi, come and assist me.

Not that crazy girl…

First the retard, then the deaf mute.

Don't worry. Come here.

Don't let her sit up or look down. Do you understand?

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Stop this now! This magic is evil!

No, Mother. I can’t risk Yen’s life!

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

-It looks scary. -What is going on?

I can't believe my eyes.

Oh my God! Look what's coming out.

What are those?

So gross! But there's no wound!

-There's no wound! -He's good!

-Yen, how are you feeling now? -I'm okay.

Master Huynh is the best.

Thank you.

Master Huynh is the best.

Master, I heard you'd like to open a clinic?

We should talk.

Thank you.

Huynh, wake up! You'll be late.

You want Soi to work for me?

My daughter is out of a job since you cured Yen.

So it’s only fair.

But worshipping is a holy act. I need privacy for the work I do.

What’s more private than a deaf and dumb girl, Master?

How about this?

Try Soi out for a month.

Pay her when you get paid.

Return her if she turns out to be useless to you. What do you say?

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Master… Master…

Please save my son. Please save him, Master.

How is he?

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

Your son is dead.

There's only one way to save him.

It's Kumanthong.

EPISODE 2: THE POISONOUS SNAKE

Soi. Starting today, you will work for Master Huynh.

Hey…

Please tell Soi to buy me groceries.

Soi!

What’s that thing in your hair?

Remember to pick up these items for me.

MORNING GLORY, PORK, CHICKEN FEET, BALUT, LEMON AND CHILI

Coconut milk.

Come and see.

-Banh beo. -Come and see.

-Lucky lottery tickets please. -No, thanks.

-Hot bread! Hot crunchy bread! -No, thanks.

Soi is over there.

I gotta go.

Hey, what are you doing?

It's nothing. She is my cousin.

Cousin? Sorry about that.

I need to go see the police.

Stay here and wait for me.

-Morning, sir. -Good morning.

-Phan Luu Huynh, 35 years old, single? -Yes.

Is that your boss? He knows sign language!

I know it too, but you don't look at me the way you're gazing at him.

You're just his servant?

Don't you want to be his mistress? Liar!

He seems to be so fond of you.

WANTED

I need to get back to my business.

Don't be too easy. You must keep your pride.

Can we leave yet?

NGUYEN THI HONG EN - 1971 HAMLET 2, O VY LONG VILLAGE

You’re decent looking guy. How come you’re still not married?

Well… I haven't met the right one yet.

You sure about that?

In order to become a shaman,

first you need to learn how to distinguish one herb from another.

Castor.

The seeds are crushed to make healing oil for curing many illnesses.

Datura. Grind the seeds into powder.

It’s a powerful anesthetic,

but it may cause epilepsy in children.

This old shack will be as good as new after some renovations.

For the sickness of the soul,

the only way is to have some belief.

Thank you!

Now that you and Master have a new house, when is the wedding?

We haven't even held hands.

Maybe you’re giving him the wrong signals.

Too sour!

I don’t even know what the right signals are.

If you don’t know the right way, then I’ll show you.

Men are simple! You have to feed love to feel love.

For me?

Why did you choose to get this tattoo?

It reminds me of my mom.

When I was eight…

I saw a snake about to bite my mother.

I'll always love you, Mom.

-Mom! -I pushed her out of the way,

so the snake would bite me instead.

I began shaking, and then I died.

Mama! Mama, save me!

But Kumanthong has chosen me to be Master's successor.

After I was saved by Master,

I returned home

and saw my mom had hang herself out of sadness.

If I master Kumanthong, I can meet her soul.

Be a good boy. Give me your arm.

Do you want to die?

Master started to increase the amount of venom injected into me

so I could be immune to it

and get closer to my mom.

What if you die?

I won’t.

After the venom is injected, if I start shaking,

I need you to stick the needle…

here.

Please wait a moment!

You’ve been experiencing headaches and fainting spells, haven't you, Sao?

Someone has put a hex on you.

That’s cause you’re too pretty. It’s one of the other jealous girls.

I’ll need to tattoo a protection spell for her.

Yes.

But this ceremony is not for outsiders.

Okay.

I’m sorry, Sang, but you’ll have to wait outside.

You’ll need to remove your shirt and bra before we begin.

Help Sao change while I make some tea.

This will help to numb your skin.

Please serve our guest some tea.

I'd better go.

No charge. You're Sang's friend.

How can you make a living without charging?

I’ll have to find another excuse to come back and pay you.

I can make a love charm for you

that will put anyone you choose under your spell,

as long as you’re willing to endure the challenging ceremony.

I’m sure it’s worth the trouble.

Come back at the end of the month

and be sure to follow these instructions exactly as I’ve noted.

Thank you. Goodbye, Master.

Hey! Put that down!

Now I’ve got proof that you’ve been stealing from me!

This is only the second time. Don't make a fuss.

Don't let me catch you, punk!

Just another bag.

There are two of you?!

Can you help me watch for those two land robbers?

They’re always sneaking around late at night.

Let’s go, Sao.

Don't do that.

Asato… Maa… Sad-Gamada.

Asato… Maa… Sad-Gamada.

Wait! Don’t open that!

Why not? I brought it as a gift for us to celebrate.

But that’s XO. It’s too expensive to drink!

We can kill this instead.

Soi, come here and have a drink!

I’m sorry for her rudeness, Master.

She’s never had a boyfriend, let alone a marriage proposal!

Would you mind if I take a look inside the box?

Not at all.

It’s a wedding gift for you.

That's to say, if Soi accepts.

Of course she’ll accept.

Who would she marry around here other than you?

I want to hold a small ceremony. Would that disappoint you?

The smaller, the better. A big one only costs more money. Am I right?

I know you expected a big wedding,

but at least your groom is handsome.

Be honest. Are you getting married so soon because you’re pregnant?

Because the wedding is so sudden.

Have you two done… that?

I'm not sure…

How would you know?

Did you bleed?

It felt like a cut.

That's terrible! I thought it would hurt just a little bit.

Have you done it?

No! I don’t even like boys!

I just wanna get out of this town.

Get out? Are you leaving me?

No, Cousin, I would never leave you.

But there are times when I’m selling tickets

on the bus heading for the city

that I wonder

what would happen if I just stayed on the bus.

Who would take care of my big sister if I left?

Go outside and get something to drink to pull yourself together.

You still have the bedding ceremony tonight.

Soi may be just another deaf-mute girl to most of you.

But to me, Soi is very special.

Congratulations!

Soi has helped me cure Yen and Sap.

I have no doubt that, someday, she will save your lives as well.

To my lovely wife, Thuy Ngan!

-Cheers. -Cheers!

To you two.

The ceremony must be held on the night of the full moon…

when the spiritual energy of Kumanthong is at its strongest.

He's so strange.

Stilt houses have the underfloor for ventilation.

Why does he have to cover it all up? Weirdo.

-Not as strange as we are. -Why?

Why do we stay here stalking him all day?

Oh, yeah, right.

Hong! Where are you?

Come out here! Hong, come here!

Where's my wife? Hong… Hong…

Hong…

Why didn't you answer?

What's up with this dressing? Where's your bra?

Get up and leave!

The sacrifice must be offered in the cellar

to make sure the body will be clean.

When you succeed, the soul cannot escape

and will become your slave forever.

A patient is coming. Go light the candles in the tunnel.

It’s okay. Come into the house, child.

You must change into clean clothes before we can begin.

Soi, help our guest change, then wait outside until I finish helping her.

EPISODE 3: THE SKULL

Soi!

Soi!

Soi! Soi! Calm down and listen to me!

Soi! Calm down and listen to me!

Soi!

I'm sorry.

You need to calm down and listen to me.

No, I didn't kill her. Soi! Listen to me!

She tried to kill me!

Didn’t you see the knife on the floor? She came here to rob and kill us!

You have to believe me.

I know what it looks like.

She was naked because I was treating her… for a women’s illness.

But she took out her knife and tried to kill me and rob us.

You have to believe me.

We-- Soi.

Calm down!

We have to tell the police.

Do you think they’re going to believe me when they see her?

Even you, my own wife, you didn’t believe me!

I can tell them it's not your fault.

Soi!

It doesn’t matter.

They will still send me to jail or even execute me!

I'll lose my job. We’ll lose our home,

everything we've built.

Your name, your father's name,

will always be known as murderers.

Just because that woman tried to rob us?

She’s the one that deserves to be punished, not us!

You must believe me, Soi!

You're my wife.

You must believe me.

This talisman contains five chants. Some even has nine protective chants.

Well, I just need one talisman for my business and one for love.

You have a good heart.

Other people in your situation…

they're willing to use talismans to harm their love rivals.

Losing my husband and doing such unrighteous things… no, I can't.

That's why I said you have a good heart.

Hey Soi, you're back?

It's done.

But you can always return to make the nine chants talisman, if you want to.

Thank you.

You said you're meeting the patient, but why didn't you come?

Where is Sao's body?

Don't worry, I've taken care of it.

We will go out to eat today.

I want to buy you something.

Soi! Hurry up!

I noticed Sao's different since she got back from Master Huynh's clinic.

And she asked to go back a few days ago.

I didn't allow it, but she still went there.

She disappeared since then. Can't find her anywhere.

One more glass.

I'll take the pig head.

Do you want some pork? Thank you.

Have you met this woman?

No, I haven't.

That's strange…

Because Tam said that he saw Sang bring her to your clinic about a month ago.

I’ve seen so many patients this month that I can’t remember their faces.

Can you ask if she remembers seeing this woman?

He wants to know if you’ve seen this woman.

We’ll lose our home,

everything we've built.

Your name, your father's name,

will always be known as murderers.

-Can you translate what I say to her? -Yes.

This woman is dangerous.

She has robbed many people at knifepoint.

So you must report if you see her.

I told you.

A Mui offered me $50 for this necklace, but I didn’t take it.

However, I’ll let it go for $40 because you’re buying it for Yen.

It’s too expensive. Having you back to celebrate my birthday is enough.

It'll be much better with a gift.

Yen was right.

We're neighbors. Don't be so greedy. $20 is fair.

Your offered price is dropping like my blood pressure.

Since we're neighbors, I will reduce it by $2. It's $38!

-$30! -$37 and you have a deal.

This guy… bargaining for chump change.

$32!

Last price or nothing!

$36!

Take this and pay him $30.

What? I haven't agreed.

Good afternoon, Master Huynh.

I thought you’re a vegetarian. Why did you buy pig head?

I’m making an offering.

May I borrow your biggest pot to boil this?

Of course. It's in the back.

Thank you.

-Nam. -Wait here.

-Go help Master. -Okay!

-Hey, Nam! -Yes?

You should ask Master to heal Yen. He's good.

Okay.

Sorry to bother you.

But could you help me with this?

Not a problem. I have given many fertility treatments.

Just tell Yen to come see me when she has time.

Thank you very much.

What's that smell?

Ah…

Probably because of those rotten eggs.

Take them outside and wait for me.

But they're okay.

I'm glad that you're back to make the talisman.

Actually, that's not the only reason why I came back.

I saw them today…

my lousy ex-husband and that tramp.

They were sitting on their porch…

where anyone who passes by can see them.

He was rubbing coconut oil on her swollen belly.

I will give you more.

But I'm out of money right now. You can go to hell with your pennies.

You! You!

As if publicly mocking me with her baby.

-Can you just stop? -What?

I said I would give you more.

I told you, I'm 8-months pregnant. This is not enough.

Hang on. I will go get the doctor.

She’s like a child, isn’t she?

Get inside and prepare the altar.

Let's go.

-What are you doing? -Casting spells.

-For what? -To beat you this time.

I keep losing to you.

You are talking like I'm winning a lot.

Only this much!

That's all I have!

Bullshit! Let's split it.

-Wow, that's rad! -What rad?

Girl.

Does she really wear that dress to a clinic?

Yeah.

No wonder she's sick all the time.

Look at that ass. Dang, I so wanna grab it!

-Hey! -What?

-But how could Soi do that? -Do what?

What kind of wife would leave her man alone

with a woman like that while she waits outside!

It's called manners.

You would be bored with a deaf and mute wife, too.

If so, I'd marry a disabled woman.

Yeah…

Nonsense! Are you gonna continue?

Sure.

Are you gonna treat me in front of other people like before?

No, just you and me this time.

Soi, eat this.

Give it a rest or you wouldn't be able to fight.

Why are you running? Is a ghost chasing you?

Soi?

Are you crazy?

Come out and tell me what’s going on. Come out.

Come out here.

Soi. What happened, Soi?

-Come out and tell me. -It's nothing, Dad.

I know exactly what to do whenever she gets like this.

What's wrong with her?

Soi, please tell me what happened?

Just the typical husband and wife problem.

-What happened with her? -It's okay, Dad. Thank you, Dad.

What did you tell your father?

Before you decide to run again

or even think about telling anyone about what you saw,

I want you to remember:

the reason that I am able to make talismans and perform spiritual healings

is because I practice Kumanthong.

If you ever betray me,

then your head…

and your father’s head…

will be in this basket.

You know that I have the power to do this.

Right?

Understood?

Good girl!

Good girl!

Are you boiling the pig’s head for the ceremony?

Go on inside and light some incense. I’ll be inside in a minute!

Okay, Master.

Light the fire. Stay here and keep the pot from boiling over.

Damn, that's a big pot!

It's feast time!

You glutton!

Smell good!

-Delicious! Put it in, Bap! -All right.

Hey, don't close the lid! The meat would fall down to the bottom.

Scoop out the foam! We can't eat with foam like that.

Look at her scowling face… as if we wanted to eat her portion!

You idiot! She's deaf-mute. How can she understand you?

Oh, yeah…

Soi, what we meant is…

This… e… a… eat.

Delicious!

Plus, we have…

-Duck eggs. -And corn.

-To contribute… -Contribute into this pot.

And one, two, three, four of us… e… a… eat.

Delicious!

The head won’t be ready tonight, my friends!

Tell Nam not to worry.

Two more treatments and you will be pregnant.

Thank you, Master.

Tomorrow, I will bring the cooked pig head to the cafe for you!

Want us to scoot?

It's only pork, not human meat delicacies.

Yeah.

Still contribute. Save me some, okay?

Let's go buy some beef. I'm fed up with pork.

You're vegetarian, but you can cook non-vegetarian dishes. Marvelous!

The ceremony must be held on the night of the full moon…

when the spiritual energy of Kumanthong is at its strongest.

FULL MOON NIGHT

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

We offer blood of the innocents.

The soul will leave Kumanthong in white smoke.

You must inhale deeply and take the soul into your own body.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Only when you successfully complete the ceremony

can you bring your mother's soul back.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

EPISODE 4: THE APPRENTICE

You seem sad today, Master.

I have a present for you.

Please open it.

So that's the reason you vanished for a month.

I needed time to think.

I am scared because I actually like to do it.

Why are you sitting in there?

Your husband is inside with a patient. You're not allowed to disturb.

Hey, come here with me.

Come out so we can eat and talk.

If you want to feel…

powerful once again,

what would you do?

Your face looks thin.

My face is thinner?

You want me to take care of my health?

I'm doing just fine.

It’s you who ran home and scared the crap out of me!

Are things okay between you and Huynh?

I know it's none of my business.

But…

You can always come home if things ever get bad.

I'll take care of you.

Is there something you want to tell me?

Anything at all?

Just the normal problems any other married couple has?

If you want to learn Kumanthong,

you have to follow these instructions exactly when you come back.

Someone is outside.

Motherfucker!

Damn it!

Dug a whole tunnel and didn't bother to put a light in it.

Ghost!

So stinky!

The same exact thing happened to Phong Fishy in Coconut Canal.

He said he was walking home late at night when he saw a beautiful girl.

She asked him to walk her home, so he did.

She then gave him food and water.

Three days later, they found him with cow shit in his mouth,

looking just like Tam!

I told you this land is very sacred!

You robbed the graves of the dead, and this is how they get you back.

I told you, but you didn't listen.

Tam!

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Look! He’s still seeing ghosts!

You're okay.

Everything's fine.

Speak of it and I will kill you.

If you want to learn Kumanthong,

you have to follow these instructions exactly.

You’ll need to change before we begin.

Cat, come on up.

Come on up.

Don't be scared.

This is Cat. She wants to learn Kumanthong.

Yes, Master.

A Mui said I can repay you by doing the cooking and cleaning.

Please teach me, Master.

Let’s do what Master says and get you out of your dirty clothes.

Okay.

Wait in the tunnel.

Don't come up until I'm finished.

Come closer and look into her eyes.

You can actually see her life dimming like a flame.

Undress her.

Have you calmed down?

Why do you shave her there?

To cleanse her,

to purify her body.

Girls like her who sell their bodies bring nothing but sin to this life.

At least Kumanthong will bring meaning to her death.

Three days from now, I will perform the ceremony with her skull.

We make the blood offering to summon the soul.

I'll say the chant to force her soul to become visible

and force her soul to possess my body, so I will become immortal.

How can the soul be visible?

You will see…

after I say the chant.

What a waste.

This whole village will kneel to serve you

when you master this Kumanthong.

Enough!

You're too provoked today.

Please let me help you this time.

You're the most famous person in this town now.

Yes.

Hi, Mui.

Geez, so crowded.

How are you? Are you sick?

Where is Tam? I invited him to come.

Since the day he was trapped by the ghost, he hasn't dared to go anywhere,

not even with me to the gold digging site.

Well, I'm glad you're here. Come in.

Let's go inside. Master, it's so strange. So strange!

My goodness, this is strange, too.

The display of food is also weird.

Mr. Sang, I've seen so many weird things.

What?

This ceremony feels like a funeral.

The food looks like the tribute at the funeral.

The strangest thing is that

the second wife is much older than the first one.

Shut up. Stop talking nonsense.

A wedding, really?

Master is just like other ordinary men.

I promise I will come visit you more often.

Promise me.

Whatever happens, don't come here.

All right. But you have to promise.

If she bullies you, let me know and I will make her pay.

The feast starts so late.

I heard there will be a ceremony.

-We will drink with this. -What?

Two chickens.

-Where? -There.

Why is your dad here?

What did he bring that thing for?

I brought these chickens for Soi.

He thought today is your party.

Why?

Hi, officer.

Thanks for coming. Please come in.

Sorry, I'm a bit busy.

Tomorrow, I need you to come to the police station to deal with an issue.

All right, I will be there.

Thank you, everyone, for being here today.

I hosted this party because Master Huynh has something important he wants to share.

Please.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Are we done with all this Mrtyor-Maa?

-I'm starving. -Stop whining.

I'm hungry!

Master is possessed!

Namonitabhaya.

Namonitabhaya.

Namonitabhaya.

Namonitabhaya.

Namonitabhaya.

-Asato Maa Sad. -Namonitabhaya.

I shouldn't have listened to you.

You made me lose face in front of everyone.

My reputation is destroyed.

What do you mean?

Don't you see? Everyone is scared of you now.

Scared?

What about Ky?

Why did he tell you to go to the station tomorrow? Huh?

Calm down.

If he suspected you, he would've asked you to go, not me.

Let me take care of Ky.

I swear I'd never betray you.

What I worry about most…

is that girl.

It's late now. Go home.

Go home! Now!

MISSING NGUYEN THI SAO - LE THI HONG EN

You find this interesting?

I want to ask you something.

Do you know her?

I heard that you met her,

right before she went missing.

Cat?

She came to my store to sell some gold.

-Did you buy it? -No.

We don't buy stolen stuff.

That's good. One case less for me.

Now, since you've been telling the truth, I want to ask you a few things.

Who is Huynh to you?

You know he is married, right?

What is the name of that deaf girl?

That's Soi, his wife.

I don't understand what you're insinuating.

Well. I find it very strange.

Since he drifted into this town,

the villagers are riled up with his hocus-pocus.

And there were reports of missing girls.

Look at the board.

There are even more in other places.

This has nothing to do with Master Huynh.

Thank you.

I have to get back.

Let's go! We're leaving now.

Datura. Grind the seeds into powder. It’s a powerful anesthetic,

but it may cause epilepsy in children.

Sap! Sap!

Keep fighting. Don’t leave me.

Thank you Master for helping my child.

Yen!

-Yen! What are you doing here? -Please let me see Master Huynh.

-Do you have an appointment? -Master, I need to see you!

I have a very urgent matter.

He’s still resting.

-He need some rest! -Master, please, I need to see you!

-Please open the door. -Yen!

I need to see you.

Please, Master.

Yen!

Yen is here. Should I let her in?

He had a ceremony last night.

We should let him rest.

But…

It’s an urgent matter. I need to see Master.

Please!

Last night, your mom brought me the good news that you're pregnant.

Now, do you want me to read his fate or find a name for him?

Well…

I need an abortion.

Abortion?

The last time Nam came back to visit,

he was so busy drinking that we didn’t have time to do anything.

Now that I’m pregnant…

he will say that this is a demon child.

Or worse, he will think that I was unfaithful to him.

But I’ve never been with anyone but him.

Master, I could never bring shame to him like that.

Please ask the gods to let me return this child to them, Master.

Please!

I’m sorry. I can’t do that.

What Master meant is that he cannot help you now.

Since your child is a gift from Heaven,

you need to come back here tonight if you want to return it.

Don't worry! Master will help you.

Remember to follow these instructions exactly as written,

or else God will deny your wish.

Thank you!

I warned you before not to overstep your boundary!

Calm down, Master.

Everything I’ve done has been to serve you.

She's pregnant with your child, so both her and the baby must die.

Do you think I will kill my own baby?

Yen has agreed,

so we must kill her tonight, before we leave.

Why do we have to leave?

Ky is growing suspicious of you.

It’s only a matter of time before he comes to search this house.

The police! Killing Yen!

These troubles are all because of you!

Yen’s trouble is what you brought…

Ky and those missing girls…

Whose fault is that?!

You have given me purpose in life.

I would gladly give my life so that they could never touch you again.

But I am not the one you need to kill.

Don’t you see? Kumanthong chose me to help you, Master.

I have money.

We can go anywhere to continue your work of God.

Now, Yen coming here is a good chance for us to do the offering again.

What about Soi?

She's not the one you need.

EPISODE 5: THE DEMON

You should take care of the business instead of going to his house.

That's why I need your and Uncle Phat's help.

I'll be away for a few days. Take care of the store for me.

You're gonna take all your belongings and follow that guy?

He must've put some spell on you!

You should be happy for me.

-Where is the mute? -Who knows!

Please have a drink, Master.

You want her to take the medicine in Can Tho?

She can't drink it here?

God says she has to leave town tonight if she wants to keep the baby.

If not, her life will be in danger.

I'll tell her when she gets back from the market.

Yen asked me about the medicine for the baby.

Remind her to drink one package per day.

Thank you so much. Only you can cure Yen.

It's nothing. I just want to do some good deed.

-I must leave now. -Yes.

Thank you.

Where do you want to go?

-Saigon. -$1.

I don't understand. Do you, Vien?

Me neither. Let me find the book for the mute.

I just left it here…

You want to register a residency?

Vien, get me the residency log.

Hey, miss…

Soi!

Soi!

Gui! Have you seen Soi anywhere?

What's wrong? Did something happen to her?

Looking for your husband? He left already.

Geez! Mom.

Oh my god! Mom, what are you doing?

Mom! Geez!

This is the medicine Master Huynh prepared for Yen.

Why are you burning it all? Gosh, Mom!

You always talk about Master Huynh.

Do you know how wicked he is?

I'm doing this to save Yen.

I just want her to go to Can Tho with her husband

to avoid seeing that evil man.

-What am I gonna do with you? -Grandma, you want me to go to Can Tho?

JULY 2000

NIGHT OF THE 30TH

Did you pack, Master?

I will only bring the altar and the chest.

We'll bring them to the boat after the ceremony.

We'll still perform it tonight?

Have you brought all of your belongings?

I brought only a few things.

About the money… I've asked Aunt Hai to bring it to us at the ferry.

I'm sorry. I told Yen that what you said was right.

So I told her to go to Can Tho as soon as possible.

I'm sorry for not keeping the secret for you

and for bringing you more troubles.

Since we still need to perform the ceremony tonight,

it should be with someone that no one will miss.

Go light the lamps in the tunnel!

Gui, come on. Soi's up here.

Soi!

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamada.

Asato Maa Sad-Gamada.

This is your fault. You killed her!

If she hadn't seen you at the police station…

Never touch her again!

Stop her!

Help! Help me! Help!

Only when you successfully complete the ceremony

can you bring your mother's soul back.

Mama!

Mother, you've come home.

You've come home!

You've come home!

You've come home!

You've come home!

Mama!

I can't walk anymore.

If I die,

please let my mother know where to find me.

You're not going to die!

Soi!

Soi!

Soi!

Soi!

Soi!

Soi!

Ghost! Ghost! Mom, there's a ghost!

Ghost!

Stop yelling! You’ll wake the neighbors!

There is no ghost whatsoever.

Keep quiet and go to sleep.

Hurry up! Go!

Soi!

Soi! Why are you sitting here?

Soi, come up here with me.

I've come to take my mother home.

There is no mother here!

Only my daughter and me.

She is the mother of my child.

Then my grandchild and daughter will stay here with me.

Then I'll kill you…

and take her home.

You could try.

But you’ll have to kill everyone in this village too.

Thief! Everyone, please help! Thief and murderer!

Thief and murderer! Help! Thief and murderer!

Help!

Help! Thief and murderer!

Help! Thief and murderer!

Soi might be a mute, but I'm not! I have a very big mouth.

Thief, everyone!

Thief and murderer!

Bac was robbed!

-What happened? -Help!

-What? -Help! Bac is robbed!

Bac was robbed!

-Bac is robbed! -Go help him!

Thief, everyone! Thief and murderer!

What are you saying?

He murdered someone?

ID CARD NGUYEN THI SAO - LE THI HONG EN

Someone broke into Bac's house!

Take him to the police right away.

-Hold him down! -Get off!

Wait. It's Master Huynh. What're you doing?

Why are you restraining him? Let go of him!

He wants to kill me.

He wants to kill me and my daughter.

That's ridiculous! Why would he want to kill his wife?

Let Master Huynh go. Let him go!

Let him go!

Look!

This is Yen's necklace.

Where is my grandchild?

TRAN KIM MUI WAS CONVICTED FOR ACCESSORY TO MURDER

AND SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT

PHAN LUU HUYNH WAS ARRESTED ON A FULL MOON NIGHT

IN HIS HOME, THE POLICE FOUND 3 SKULLS, 1 NECKLACE, 1 RING,

1 JADE WRISTBAND AND THE ID CARDS OF HIS VICTIMS

HUYNH WAS SENTENCED TO DEATH BY THE FIRING SQUAD

AFTER HEARING THE DEATH SENTENCE, HUYNH SHOUTED OUT:

"YOU GUYS MAY KILL ME, BUT I'LL NEVER DIE."

HE DIED IN SEPTEMBER 2001

Have you named the child?