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I know I promised not to ask too many questions.

But, um… is this nursing home just for rich people?

Why do you want to know?

Did your parents look after you?

Yeah.

Did your parents take care of your every need

until you were able to live by yourself?

Yes, they did.

They didn't just leave you by the wayside, did they?

No, they didn't.

Putting them in this place…

…would be the same as if your parents left you

in the hospital the day you were born.

Would you really want that?

Look, even if I wanted to,

I couldn't possibly afford to put my mom in here.

Most of the time, I barely make enough money to make ends meet.

And my mom doesn't have a pension.

Think about what I just said to you. Reflect on it.

Which part?

No parent on earth deserves to be abandoned by their children.

Hello, Nurse Naya.

How old would your mother be, sir?

Oh, uh, she's only 71.

But her memory's starting to go. Her short-term memory.

Oh?

What did she work as?

- She was a cook. - Mm.

Well, maybe I can introduce you to the manager of the nursing home.

You can talk to him about it.

He might be able to give your mother a special price.

Tahu, Tahu!

Get your Tahu here.

Don't worry about it.

I can look after Hagi and your mom.

You're working and you're looking after Hagi.

I don't think it's fair for you to also look after my mom.

Don't forget.

I used to look after my own mom too, you know.

Yeah, and your mom wasn't senile.

Those places aren't cheap.

- This one's free. - What? What do you mean?

It's the one where I always drop that nurse off

after she does her shopping.

The one you said… was for rich people?

Yeah.

Why on earth would they want to help people like us?

No idea.

Maybe they have a subsidy program.

I've lost three pounds now.

What's that, Mom?

I've been doing a lot of exercising

and I'm down three more pounds.

So I'm pretty now.

I want to buy lipstick. I haven't put on make-up for ages.

Okay, Mom. I'll buy you some.

Mm.

Are you hungry? What would you like me to make?

Um…

How about an omelet? You haven't made me one of those for ages.

Well, from now on, I'm gonna make a nice omelet for you

every single day. Okay?

If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't want to live anymore.

Everyone else in my life's gone now.

Including your papa too.

Are you sure you're happy… to still have your mom living with you?

I'm gonna make that omelet. Just wait here.

Hagi.

See? I told you, she's fine.

Hagi.

But how's it gonna be

if she gets any worse than this?

We don't know how to look after her, what her needs are.

Yeah. She could get worse than she is, I suppose,

or she could get better.

But even if she gets way worse than she is now,

we can't just abandon our parents like they mean nothing to us.

Look. This is your mom we're talking about.

She loves you so much, Panji.

- Yes, I know, I love her too. - Well, it's settled then.

Look, promise me. You won't take her away from here.

Hmm.

Yeah, I promise.

Really?

- You don't sound so sure. - I'm sure.

Oh, yeah? You're playing with that damn lighter.

You always do that when you're feeling anxious.

Right?

Yeah. Okay.

Where did Hagi go?

Hey, Mom?

Mom?

Mom!

Mom!

Hey, Mom! Hagi!

Mom!

Mom!

Mrs. Nana, have you seen my mom?

No.

Hagi!

Hagi!

Mom! Hagi!

Mom!

You sit here.

Papa… Papa…

Yes.

Hagi! Hagi!

Mom!

Panji, I can't find them anywhere!

- Easy, easy. - Panji!

Where have you been looking?

Mom! Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom! Mom!

Where's Hagi? Mom!

- Hagi. - I'm looking for that ring

- your Dad gave me. Have you seen it? - Yes, but where is Hagi?

- Hagi. - Mom, where is Hagi?

You were with Hagi. Where is he now?

- Where's Hagi? - Who's Hagi?

Hagi. Hagi, your grandson!

- Come on, Mom. Please tell us. - You know him.

- Hagi, he's our baby boy. - Huh?

- Mom! Hagi, your grandson, where is he? - Where did you take him?

Please, where is he, Mom?

I went up the stairs.

Upstairs? Upstairs!

Hagi! Hagi! Hagi!

Hagi!

- Hagi! - Hagi! Hagi! Hagi!

You're okay. You're okay.

Oh, my baby.

It's okay, Hagi, baby.

Yeah. My beautiful baby.

They'll kill you if you smoke here.

Ah.

I'm sorry.

When I'm stressed, I play with this lighter.

Are your parents in here too?

Yeah, starting today.

Don't do it.

I brought my mom here a few weeks ago.

Now I regret it.

This place is weird.

Do you drive a taxi?

That's right.

Are your parents rich?

No, my mom was a cook.

I'm a mechanic myself.

My mom was a cleaner.

A fancy place like this taking in our parents for free?

And all the other residents are filthy rich.

These kind of people. We're not their type.

All these foreigners…

Expensive hobbies.

We're nothing like them.

Something fishy's going on.

Ah, Nurse.

Can I see my mom now?

No, not yet.

- But I have an appointment. - Yeah, it's tonight.

What's the difference?

I don't really know.

All I can say for sure is that you can see her later tonight.

Sorry. I have many other residents to attend to.

Excuse me.

You hear that? There's no way my mom doesn't want to see me.

Get your mom out of here.

Panji, I really like this place.

It's so nice and clean.

Mm-hmm. Your mom really enjoyed the backyard.

She says it calms her.

Are you happy meeting people your age, Mom?

People my age?

She had a good look around the kitchen.

She said it's huge and she wants to start cooking right away.

I'll be working here every single day, and you'll pick me up, right?

But what about your other passengers?

It'll be so hard for you to meet your quota, honey.

Uh…

Look, Mom…

You'll be staying here.

So you'll have people taking care of you.

I thought the only reason I was here was to work, that's all.

No one can look after you properly at home.

Both Rara and I work.

You don't have to look after me.

As long as I have a place to stay, I'm good.

Now let's go.

If you stay here,

people will watch over you, take care of you.

- You'll have doctors… - But I don't need a doctor.

- I just want to be with you… - You're gonna have

- a special diet with food… - …Rara and baby Hagi.

- …that's packed with nutrition. - I don't need

- special care. - They promised me they'd give you

the very best vitamins on the market.

I promise you I'll get better all by myself.

There'll be lots of fun activities.

- I don't need to go outside. - You can go on bus trips…

- I don't need to see anything outside. - …with people your own age.

I'm fine as long as I have you.

- Don't leave me! - Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom!

Please. Please!

Please, come on. Get up.

That's enough.

Don't leave me, son…

Don't leave me, my boy.

I'm so sorry I left Hagi alone.

I promise I'll be more careful.

- I don't need to be taken care of. - Mom…

I just want to stay with you at home.

- Mom. - Panji…

Please, Panji…

You're the only one I've got now, Panji…

You're the only one I've got…

You're…

Panji!

- Panji… - It's okay.

- Calm down, ma'am. - Panji!

I'll die here!

Panji!

Panji!

Panji, don't leave me here please!

Panji!

Panji! Panji!

Panji!

You're going to hell. And I am too.

What else could I do?

Hmm?

What else should I do? Huh?

Hello?

Hello?

Hey, Mom?

It's me, Panji.

Hello?

Mom.

Mom?

Mom?

Mom, let's go home.

Panji, that you?

I'm so happy.

Panji.

I'm so happy living here, son.

Thank you so much.

Panji, why did you leave me here all alone to die?

Mom…

Panji, where are you going?

- I'm getting my mom. - What? But it's late.

I'm not gonna let her sleep one night at that nursing home.

- I'll come with you. - No, stay here.

With Hagi.

Be careful.

Mr. Panji.

What are you doing here?

I came to get my mother.

Oh.

Carry on, enjoy yourselves.

Now why on earth do you want to come and get your mother?

I was wrong to put her in here.

I should be looking after her.

First day…

It's always the hardest

when you drop your parents off at the nursing home, I know.

The children usually feel very guilty about it.

Don't worry. It's normal.

Some even have terrible nightmares about it.

Is that what happened? Did you have a nightmare?

Like I said, it's quite normal.

What you've got to do is keep reminding yourself

of the reason you brought your mother here in the first place.

I thought she'd get better care here.

Yes. Exactly.

And you're absolutely right.

Now you just go back home and don't worry.

We children can't be selfish about this.

We've gotta think of them for once.

Just because you don't wanna feel guilty,

you actually end up doing something that isn't what's best for your parents.

- What's going on here? - Oh.

These are some of the children

of the residents living here at the nursing home.

Every once in a while,

they have a little get-together

when they come to visit their parents.

It's always a fun time.

Where are their parents?

What are you talking about?

They are sound asleep, of course, it's just past midnight.

- Look, Nurse. - Yes. Yes, Mr. Panji?

I wanna see my mother now.

Your mother was terribly upset earlier today.

She eventually managed to calm down

after we explained everything to her.

If we let you see her now,

it'll be like starting all over again from the beginning.

She'll be heartbroken and devastated.

I promise you I've seen it before.

Next week, she'll be settled in and used to her surroundings.

So you can see her then, okay?

Okay?

Mr. Panji.

There's really nothing to worry about.

- Okay. - Yeah.

Sorry I made a fuss.

No, you didn't. And we totally understand.

- Okay. I'll go now. - All right.

Fuck it!

Well, if it weren't, you'd see.

You know, now that I think about it,

this place isn't so bad after all.

See? What did I tell you?

Yuri, do you remember back then, when we watched that movie?

Mm-hmm.

It was called, uh…

Tiga Burung Dara.

Oh, yeah, I remember.

What a nice evening this was, Yuri.

So, does that mean you're happy…

…with how you're doing now?

Of course. No regrets.

See you at the ordination?

Sure.

Sir?

Are you… one, one… one of them?

We met earlier today when I brought my mother in.

I've come to get her back.

Help me, please.

Try.

Please try…

I can't. I can't help you right now.

I'll come back later, I swear.

No. Please, help me now.

But I can't get these chains off with my bare hands.

You gotta help me.

Help…

I promise I'll come back.

Don't go.

It's been a long time.

I really miss those days.

I know what you mean.

How long do we have to do this?

Be patient, Dimitri.

We'll all be able to live on the outside again.

Are you already sick and tired of living with us?

Why's this bed so heavy?

You're not fully recovered yet?

It's the wheels. They need oiling.

Wisnu.

You're the engineer here.

Go on. You should be able to fix it.

These rusty wheels don't need an engineer.

Any old… mechanic will do.

Okay, well…

we better find a mechanic to stay here then.

What are you gonna do with me?

Bambang?

Mom?

Is that you?

I've been wanting to visit since last week.

But they wouldn't let me see you.

You just up and left me here.

Mom, I wanna take you home!

You were hoping I'd die here.

No, Mom. I want you to come home!

I'm sorry I ever brought you here.

Mom…

I'm sorry, Mom.

Mom…

I'm sorry, Mom.

Don't do anything to my mother.

We don't want to harm your mother at all.

We just want to give her what she deserves, Mr. Bambang.

Mom, run! Run, Mom!

Mom…

Mom.

He's not willing!

Whisperer!

Surrender.

Surrender.

Your mother has raised you.

She has wasted her youth on you.

Allow her to…

take back all that she gave you.

Woe betide both of you…

if you don't.

Do what a good son would.

Surrender.

Surrender.

Surrender.

You have now become one of us, Kemala.

We have granted you the blessing of youth.

Stay with us now.

The only thing we ask in return…

is for you to look after this place.

It's been so long since my body has felt this light

and free of pains.

Yes, I'm ready to, um…

to clean this entire building from end to end.

Give it to me!

Find the owner of this phone!

Release The Banished!

What the hell… was that?

I warned you, didn't I? i told you not to bring your mother here.

Those… two beings. What the hell were they?

I don't know. They've never told me.

But I know what they're used for.

They suck the youth out of young people

- and transfer it to old people? - Yes.

But they can only do it if it's between a parent and their child.

I can't believe this.

- That's impossible. - You saw it with your own eyes.

But how do they do it?

There are so many things in this world that humans won't ever understand.

They live in peace

just as long as they can remain ignorant to the things they cannot understand.

But it doesn't mean they're not there.

Where do those creatures come from?

No idea.

From down below.

And their breath is dangerous. It's flammable.

So the people that are here…

Are they all really old?

And very rich.

They've got enough money to last them so many lifetimes.

That's why they all live here.

They no longer need to make a living.

If they're all rich, then why did they let my mother in?

She was just a cook before.

They have to have people to provide them with what they need.

Like your mother can.

And me as well.

Are you old too?

I'm 103 years old.

So you…

you sacrificed your own child?

You know, there isn't one day that goes by…

that I don't wake up regretting it.

If I could only find a way to stop it.

Stop what?

The process of making an older person young.

You see, it only works if both the child and the parent are willing.

If they aren't, then it doesn't work.

What happens then? Do they both die?

Neither of them does.

But they turn into these hideous creatures.

They're called The Banished.

Where's my mother?

You have to get out of here while you still can.

I'm gonna take my mother with me.

Use this to get out.

You need to hurry now.

I don't want you to die.

I'm taking my mother with me.

Then you're going to die.

I'm not leaving my mother here and that's it.

Here, then you'll need this.

Put it on.

Find the owner of this cellphone.

He's your dinner.

Now, you'll go to the end of that hallway.

To the room on the right.

People will see me in this.

You need to wear it.

Something will chase after you.

They can't see anything,

but they can smell you.

If you have my scent on you,

then you'll be safe.

You're a lot like him.

Like who?

Like my son.

Hurry, go! You've got to go now!

Hey, Mom.

Who are you?

Mom! Mom!

It's Panji, Mom.

- Panji? - I've come to take you home.

Panji? Who's that?

It's me, Panji, your boy.

Mom, I'm-I'm so sorry… I left you here.

You're my little boy?

Yes, Mom. I'm Panji.

- Panji. - Yes, Mom.

Panji!

Panji.

We have to get out of here.

Don't worry. Wait here.

Save your mother!

Mom, you've gotta stay quiet!

Mom.

Mom!

Everything is going to be all right.

Mom.

Come with me.

Please.

I've got a family.

I've got a little boy. He still needs me.

What for?

When your children grow up,

they won't care about you anymore.

Please, let me take my mother back home.

I swear…

I'll look after her.

I'll take care of her.

- But for how long? - As long as she lives.

Well, even if you do take her home,

surely you must know…

it will be useless.

Pretty soon, she's not going to remember anything at all.

Screw all of you.

The reason you chose her

was to make her a slave who just cooks for you.

This whole business…

is just some sick game…

for you rich fuckers.

You are not much better than us.

Hold on.

Now wait.

Please…

I'm begging you, please let us go home now.

I swear to you…

I won't tell a soul what's going on.

Or let us stay, and we'll serve you. Anything at all.

We'll do whatever you need done.

The only thing we need from you…

is your gratitude…

and for you to give thanks to your mother.

I never asked to be born.

Let's say, I don't know, a stranger had…

helped you out,

taking care of you from birth.

Wouldn't you want to repay the favor?

My mom would never wish me any harm.

Oh, you'd be surprised

how incredibly willing and eager you become

to do anything it takes…

when you're very old and grey,

and on death's door

just to feel young and mentally sound again.

He's not willing!

Whisperer!

Surrender.

Surrender.

This is the only way

you are going to be able to save your mother.

There's no need to worry about anything.

We'll watch over your family now.

You will live on…

in your mother's body for the rest of your days.

Surrender.

Surrender.

If you don't,

woe betide to both of you.

So surrender.

Surrender.

Surrender.

Panji, my son…

Mom…

is this what you want?

Take care of Hagi.

Make him happy.

Give him love.

Go now, son.

- Come on, Mom! - Go!