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Som, wake up.

Go pack now.

Som.

Hurry up.

-Look at that chick in black. -Well, yeah…

Hey, what did we score?

-How hot is it? -Hot, my ass.

It's not even enough for a pack of smoke.

I'll hit it again.

Ek, next time, you'll hit it.

No, you do it.

Help me!

Help me!

Ter!

Help me!

What the fuck are you waiting for?

Ter!

Come help us!

Hey, what are you doing?

Stop, punk!

Stop!

What is he to you?

There's no need to get tough with me.

We're no strangers.

He's my cousin. It's his first time in Bangkok.

He got conned right away. Please let him go.

Don't waste your time on him.

What if my boss finds out?

He won't.

Please do it for me.

Innocent youth, you know.

Here we are.

It's a bit dusty.

Come in.

-Will this do? -Yes.

Just for now.

But you have to pay them at the end of the month.

Or the boss will raise hell and kick me out.

I'll have some money.

I'm never late when I have cash.

Why make a big fuss over so little money?

You'd better buy a good lock for this door.

Customers come and go all the time. Som is a young woman now.

YOUR DAD'S A PRICK, YOUR MOM'S A WHORE

I'm shocked that none of the teachers dealt with this before.

You owe us a huge amount.

Tell your parents to come see me as soon as possible.

Or you'll be expelled by next semester.

-What's up? -Where's my money?

What money?

You chickened out.

I got busted because of him.

Whoa, are you giving me shit?

-Watch your goddamn mouth. -Let's rough him up.

-Stop barking! -I'm just messing with him.

I was worried about you, pal.

Here's your share.

Fuck. I wouldn't have done it for spare change.

Come on, you're just a lookout.

You want to be the hitter?

Right, do you?

Do it or you won't survive.

Right, do it.

And don't ever break up with Mild, okay?

We'll need her when we get busted.

I bet she's screwed the entire precinct.

-Fuck you. She's my friend. -What the fuck?

You dicks are no better than her.

Same shit, different assholes.

He's sulking.

Why did you rile him up?

I haven't seen you in a while.

I miss you.

I didn't go anywhere. I'm always around.

What about you?

Still chasing young asses in Tamarind Alley?

That's ancient history. I'm too old for that now.

-Seriously. -You should go there.

No, those girls should learn from you.

You're one of a kind, Oi.

You got class.

-I'm flattered. -Are you?

So have you put me in your will?

-Today, I'll give you a full course. -Really?

Can you still get it up?

-Of course. -Can you?

Go get everyone here.

-Tell them to come quick. -Wait 15 minutes for the results.

Som, why don't you go get the test?

They pay 200 baht.

Come on. It takes less than an hour.

It's real quick.

What about you?

For me, there's no need for a test.

I'll just take the medicine home.

Guk, when will you take the trash out?

It's breaking your door down.

-Can you even sleep in that stuffy room? -Maew, shut the hell up.

Or I'll stuff my trash in your mouth.

Get rid of it.

Old hag.

-You're back. -Yeah.

Your shirt is open.

Come. Come.

Sit.

Here.

I'll take it out for you.

You like the skin, right?

It's okay, Mom. I can do it.

Do you have any money right now?

Why are you asking?

The school is asking about the fees again.

We owe them six semesters.

What kind of school demands money from a student?

Why not ask me?

She said you never answer her calls.

Wrong number, I guess.

Mom.

All right. Tell her we'll pay next week.

You sure?

Yeah.

Som, choose some of your photos for me.

I'll have them printed.

What for, Mom?

For remembrance, of course.

You're in high school now. You'll be in college next.

Then, the graduation gown. I'll be so damn proud.

If we'd been with your dad, you wouldn't have come this far.

Ter, I want to grow vegetables.

Let's go buy some seeds later.

How did you pay for the bail?

Why does it matter?

Did you fuck him?

Do you have a better idea?

Or do you prefer jail?

-Do you? -So you admit it.

You did fuck him.

It's what I do for a living.

You're out of your mind if you're jealous!

I don't mind that you're a hooker.

-But don't lie. -About what?

You texted a customer, "I miss you, sweet dream"?

No hookers do that.

You're being a dick. We'll talk later.

Don't run off.

He's a regular.

Without a regular, I'd be in deep shit.

Open your eyes and look around.

There are hundreds of hookers here.

Once you find a rich guy,

you'll dump me, right?

Can you feed me?

Can you?

You can't. So shut up.

Or do you want to break up?

Three hundred baht up front.

You got money?

No.

What now? We already booked this room.

Beats me.

Just my luck.

Shitty day. Shitty customer.

Get out then. I'll get some sleep.

I said get out.

No yelling?

Thanks for not robbing me.

At least, you told me first.

Some assholes just fucked me and ran off.

Some even stole my money.

What happened to your face?

Boys are always looking for trouble.

Fighting each other for nothing.

Good thing I don't have a son.

You're a hooker and you have a child?

Yeah.

Stay away from my daughter.

Auntie, let me ask you something.

When a customer bangs you, do you feel…

I'm sorry, Mild.

Don't talk about breaking up with me.

Please.

Who enjoys fucking some random guy?

It's just what I do for a living.

But I never cheated on you.

All I want is to work and save up,

so we can have a house and grow vegetables.

To get out of this shithole.

I'll help you.

I'll get a job.

If you really love me,

promise me you won't rob people again.

I promise.

Keep your promise.

Don't let me down.

I believe in you, Ter.

-Ter! -What?

Get dressed.

Come on.

Let's go.

Why are we here?

Just come with me.

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

Do you trust me now?

Come on. Don't tell me you're crying.

Too bad we don't have a ring.

Forget it.

We can only afford it in our dreams.

Why?

What do you think I'm doing?

Nothing.

Thanks.

Okay, who in this class has more than 5K followers?

We want a cheerleader.

Anyone who wants 5K followers, stand up now.

Okay, then. Show me your basic pose.

Okay, you two can sit down now.

The one in the back, see you tomorrow at Pinij Building.

Wow!

Tomorrow, you come too.

No way!

Guess which one is me.

This one?

You're good.

Sharp eyes. Here's a reward.

Back then, I got to put on makeup everyday.

I wore big, beautiful dresses too.

I strutted and sang and danced.

Rich men couldn't take their eyes off of me.

You know, I could make tens of thousands of baht a day.

Weren't you shy dancing in front of people like that?

Of course not!

The more they stared at you, the more they wanted you.

Interested?

This is Edith Piaf.

It talks about a big, festive celebration

and a girl who's basking in happiness.

It evokes an image of people laughing

and a crowd dancing together,

spinning round and round.

Then a man is thrown

into a woman's embrace.

Love at first sight.

That's romantic.

Do you know the meaning of "romantic"?

In this song…

…it means unrequited love.

Because eventually the crowd

seperated those young couple forever.

Who's this?

Your son?

Are you crazy?

No way.

That's my boyfriend.

Don't come again tomorrow.

Auntie Tan is not coming?

I don't live with her anymore.

I fought with her husband.

Where do you live now?

Dad, I'm married.

-Married? -This is Ter.

We just registered our marriage.

What do you do?

He's a loader.

Good.

Honest job.

Take care of Mild for me.

I'm useless…

being locked up here.

You hear me?

I raised her well.

I never hit her, not once.

You're very lucky to have her now.

Your husband seems smart.

He knows who to mingle with.

He picked the right woman.

From now on he can live off you without breaking a sweat.

We came to visit you.

What's with the insult?

You raised me well?

You stuffed meth inside my bra! Did you forget that?

Right, Ter is leeching off me.

He's a thief too.

But he didn't leave me and end up in jail like you!

You think I have a choice?

Do you think I like being here?

You're a loser.

What the fuck are you looking at?

It's here.

We haven't started yet.

Guess you don't have one.

So what's your name?

Som.

I'm Peach.

Young man, want to have fun?

I know you're horny.

You're new here and you're so ready.

Sis, I'm nearly 30. My pussy is expiring soon.

Whoa, watch your mouth.

We're in our 40s and 50s here.

But she's right.

We have to work hard.

So we can afford hospital bills when we get sick.

Last month, I had a three-day period and I almost starved.

Don't exaggerate.

Look at me. I have a daughter to raise.

Take good care of her, so she'll take care of you later.

The cheerleader's uniform will be 5,000.

The deposit is 2,500. Pay next week.

-Sure thing. No problem. -Okay.

-Where are we going now? -BBQ buffet?

I already have a plan.

Okay, bye.

Som, want to come with me?

Where do you live?

Near Chinatown.

What does your family do?

My mom is a makeup artist.

No customers today.

Let's go have som tum.

-But you have to pay too. -You want me to pay?

Oi, is that your daughter?

She's pretty.

-Peach! -Are you getting drunk so early?

He's got a reputation.

This is Som, my junior.

-Hi, Som. -Hi.

What are you whispering?

-How could you forget? -I didn't forget. It's nothing.

-What are you talking about? -I was planning to buy you a gift.

-You're ditching me? -No, it will just be a few hours.

The spaghetti is good.

Want to try?

This one is good too.

I'll order for you, okay?

Hi, there.

I'll have spaghetti with tomato sauce,

a bottle of water and a glass of Riesling.

Thank you.

Jay, how was the show?

It was so good I almost cried. The vibe was, like, perfect.

Really? Wish I was there.

They had this auction art that you'd like.

Whoa!

-What's that? -It's Juno's new collection.

-It's so lovely! -That's so cute.

-Thank you. -Do you like it?

You're so sweet!

Juno is that artist who just had a show?

Yes, he does collage about urban poverty.

-For real? -Yes.

This show put migrant workers in a fancy restaurant.

Really?

-What? -Yeah, it's sick, man.

Poor people?

How poor is called poor?

Each country has its poverty line.

I think you…

My friends are annoying.

Here you are.

Are you tired? Come sit down.

I'll get you something to eat.

Come on. Sit down.

You look tired. Have some water.

Catch your breath.

Where have you been today?

I had dinner with some friends.

I'll unwrap this for you. Hungry, right?

-I already ate. I told you. -Really?

But you have to. It's your favorite.

I just ate, Mom.

Today, my friends gushed about you.

They said I'm such a fine mother, and I have raised you well.

Whoa, this bag is stubborn!

I said I'm not eating, Mom.

No, it's your favorite. I have to feed you.

I'll look for extra work.

I put you in school, so you don't have to work.

Are you an idiot?

You're drunk.

Tell me, Som.

You wanna get smacked?

Then let me ask you.

Why did you embarrass me by putting me in school

when you can't even pay for it like other parents?

Shut up, Som!

Sweet fragrance?

The Devil Tree's flower.

People say it has the fragrance of hell.

They say…

when you smell it,

you'll fall asleep forever.

But he picked it up from the ground and gave it to me.

Then he said,

keep it.

Who did?

Mod, my boyfriend.

I first met him during the fragrant season of the Devil Tree.

It feels like yesterday to me.

I was a hopeless drunk.

I begged food from strangers.

Then I met Mod. He's a day laborer.

He took care of me,

flirted with me, and he fed me.

See that bus stop?

I sent him off right there.

He said he missed his mother.

He wanted to go see her.

But he promised me…

that he'd return.

It's been almost ten years.

I want to see him one more time…

so I can die in peace.

What about you?

Have you found it?

Found what?

Love.

-Come again, okay? -Okay.

See you.

Shall we?

I've never seen the roundabout from here.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

Tomorrow is my birthday. I'll be off work.

Let's have dinner at home. Or should we go out for a BBQ buffet?

Smells nice.

Peach flavor.

Want to try?

Are you kidding me?

-This is your real hair? -Yes.

It's stuffy. I have to take it off sometimes.

I've read this story.

They say the loneliest animals on Earth live in the North Pole.

Every year, the male and the female meet up.

They mate.

Then the male runs away.

In the end, they live alone.

It must be so lonely being polar bears.

What if I disappear?

Will you miss me?

Then I'll disappear now.

Stop joking!

I want to run away too.

Away from this kind of life.

What kind?

Disgusting.

I HATE YOU MOTHERFUCKER

Easy, boy. You're tearing my pussy apart.

Hey, be nice.

Can you lend me 30,000 baht?

What?

That much?

Everyone wants a piece of me.

My daughter just asked me for a down payment.

She's got no money, but she wants a house.

Look, why don't you move into my house?

Stay for three, four months.

Look after my house for me.

No need to pay any rent.

How does that sound?

What about my daughter?

I've told you several times.

Bring your daughter with you.

Som is like my own daughter.

What the fuck.

Look at him. He's got no money.

Is that the nerd?

He's got a phone!

It's 2,000 baht at least!

Hey, look. Is he okay?

He's tripping, man.

Ter!

Ter, you're okay?

-Shit! -What the fuck!

Fuck you!

Motherfucker!

What the fuck is wrong with you? Have you lost your mind?

Think! We had a plan!

You didn't stick to it!

Why?

We're rich!

It's cash! What the fuck!

What money is this?

This is mine!

I'm so beat.

See you soon.

Your school fees.

Where did you get the money?

You don't need to know.

Just study hard.

Come here.

See, it's nothing.

Who's that in the photo?

My older sister.

When we were young, I was so close to Ploy.

She always stood up for my mistakes.

She was chivalrous.

Have you ever had weird dreams?

I once dreamed…

that a strange shadow entered my room

and started pulling my arms and legs.

I screamed for help.

But no one came.

The following day,

Ploy ran away.

She left a note saying…

she's going to live in Korea.

She took all her belongings.

The only thing left is that photo.

Mild.

-How's it going? -I miss you.

I miss you too. Shall we go now?

Same price, 800.

What? 500.

Forget it.

-It's 800. -Mild!

Next time then.

It's been three months!

-Eight hundred! -Five hundred.

See you next time.

Mild.

What are you doing here?

I have something for you.

Wait till I get home. I'm working now.

Give me a few minutes.

-Go home and wait for me. I'm busy. -Just a few seconds.

Mild, 800 is fine!

-I have to go. -Mild!

Ter, I said I'm working.

Come and talk in the car!

See you at home.

The gear is stuck!

You look prettier.

Drop my friend off up there.

What's he doing here?

Friend? I thought he's your bodyguard.

Bodyguard, my ass. I'm her husband.

-I'm not her pimp. -Oops, the husband!

Sorry. I had no idea.

I thought you were a fly.

A buzzing gadfly.

Mild.

-Mild. -What?

Where did you get it?

Did you just rob someone again?

Answer me!

I'll drop you two off. You can sort it out.

No! Turn into that motel.

I'll do it for 500.

Pull inside.

Will there be a ring ceremony first?

No, let's get to it.

But then, will he…

interrupt us?

Are you happy now?

Let's go.

-Are you sure? -Come on.

Fuck you!

Som…

is there something you want to tell me?

Well…

My family has no money.

We're dirt poor, in fact.

And we don't live near Chinatown.

We live in a motel at the roundabout.

And my mom is not a makeup artist.

In fact…

she's a street hooker.

Aren't you shocked?

No.

Everybody has a story they don't want to tell.

The truth is…

I don't own this condo.

My mom is a real estate agent.

The owner lives abroad.

So I secretly stay here.

I really want to go live with Ploy.

But my mother won't let me.

My mom remarried.

She brought a stranger into the house.

It was nice at first.

But then…

he kept making advances on me.

Whenever I go home,

I feel so nervous.

I don't know if I'll walk into my mom banging some stranger.

-Ter! -What the hell!

-What are you doing? -My car keys!

That's my car keys!

-Hey! -Shit!

Hey!

Stop! My car!

Stop! I said stop!

Hey!

I'm saving up to go to Korea.

Want to go with me?

Yes.

You know…

When I'm with you…

I'm so happy.

Fuck!

Fuck!

Asshole!

Fuck it.

I don't give a shit!

I don't give a shit about any of you!

Fuck it!

I'll fuck you up!

-I'll fuck you up real good! -Hey! Sarge!

-Have any of you managed to reach Peach? -Nope.

Shit. She's at it again.

And you let her join our cheerleading team.

You never learned.

She said she was going to visit her dad in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai?

I thought her dad lived in China.

-Isn't it Chiang Mai? -I'm confused.

Som, have you talked to Peach lately?

No?

If you don't pay for the uniform, we'll have to cut you out.

When did you get out?

You never came to visit.

Hey, so you're out.

That's my shirt!

What the fuck?

-Ter! Stop! -Asshole!

-That's my shirt! -Stop!

How could you? Khiang, how could you?

-Let me go! -Motherfucker!

Ter, stop!

-So what? -How could you do this to me?

-You're my friend! -You can't blame Khiang!

Why?

What's wrong with you?

No, what's wrong with you?

I was away for two months and you did this?

We broke up, didn't we?

Since when? We're husband and wife.

Then why did you go to jail?

You left me first!

Fuck!

It stings.

I'll get you a balm.

You have the nerve to come back?

What is it now?

I have nowhere to go.

Can I stay with you for now?

Stay with us?

When I get a job, I'll leave.

Careful, guys.

You two, help your friends unload.

Quickly.

Careful.

Let me tell you in advance. Tomorrow at 9:00…

load these three tables, okay?

It's tasteless.

Can I get spicy food for dinner?

I'll buy something.

Mild.

I want it.

No, you'll wake Ter up.

Ter is sleeping.

Come on. Help me out.

-Just my hand, okay? -Okay.

I MISS YOU. WHERE ARE YOU?

PLEASE ANSWER ME.

What's wrong?

What did you do? Come here.

Are you hurt?

Do you still have the ring?

It's in the closet.

Mild, I'm sorry.

Can't we get back together?

Ter.

Khiang doesn't love you.

You know that.

Please.

I'm really sorry.

Do you think it's that easy?

You're going to leave me again.

But we love each other, don't we?

Yes.

Yes.

The school called me.

They haven't gotten paid.

Where's the money?

I asked where the money is.

I spent it.

On what?

Plane tickets.

What tickets?

I'm going to Korea with a friend.

Who?

You spent it all?

That's not true.

There must be some left.

Som, you're an idiot!

Who would take you to Korea?

They lied to you.

I didn't send you to school to become a moron.

Nobody conned me.

My friend is taking me there.

I broke my back making money to put you through school.

Men asked me to live with them,

but I never accepted because of you.

Why don't you go then?

What?

Why don't you go live with one of them?

So you can get out of my life!

Why? What's so bad about having me in your life?

Living with you… means I'm going to end up like you!

It's that girl.

-Hi. -Have you seen Peach?

Xin, have you seen Peach?

Beats me. Ask Jay.

Jay, where's Peach? You're close to her.

Close? No way, man.

Your friend is missing and you're making fun of it?

Don't get so worked up, girl.

Peach comes and goes. It's not unusual.

Chill, okay?

Som, Peach will come back. She does this all the time.

There's no need to get nervous.

Do you know anything about Peach going to see her sister in Korea?

-What? -Peach has a sister?

That's new. And in Korea?

This is Ploy.

Look at it.

Ploy? Peach's older sister?

Jay, do you know Ploy?

Look at it.

It is Ploy.

What have you been smoking?

This is like conceptual art, man!

-She's got her good. -Hands down.

She's a Thai pop-star working in Korea. Peach often attends her concerts there.

She's not Peach's sister.

Annyeonghaseyo!

You guys are so sick.

You don't give a shit about your friend!

All you do is sit around and pretend to be smart!

Girl, let me tell you.

Why do you think I dated Peach?

To me, Peach is…

What the fuck!

You know that house in Pig Alley?

Why?

An old man lives there by himself.

I heard he's a moneybag.

What old man?

He's got a lot of gold in his house.

How do you know all this?

The hookers he frequented told me.

They said he buys gold every month.

I'll let you have everything we rob.

But you have to leave Mild.

You love that whore so much, huh?

Okay.

If we actually score it, it's all mine.

Sure.

Wait for me in your room.

Miss you.

What took you so long?

My chick called.

But it's not Mild.

Follow me.

MOM

Sorry, you cannot reach this number at this time.

Look.

I think it's in here.

If we get rich this time,

I'll go live with my chick in Chiang Mai.

I'll take one of the guys with me.

And you…

Don't leave Mild again.

When you left, she cried non-stop for three days.

It was so annoying.

Is this a fucking Pentagon cabinet or what?

Find something to smash it open.

Fuck.

Shit. He's coming back.

Oi, take the laundry inside.

Shit! He's back.

Som, how are you doing?

Hi, Aunt Maew. Where's Uncle Guk?

Haven't you heard?

Guk killed himself last week.

His boyfriend died. He couldn't cope with it.

Against all odds…

Mod came back to Guk.

But he was beat up by some muggers and died at the hospital.

Life is nothing but tragedy.

A big family is always like this.

I would ignore it.

But they're always at each other's throat.

How can I ignore it?

How many more birthdays do I have left?

What about your daughter?

You're going to leave her alone like that?

I have lots of friends. They'll take care of her for me.

It's not the same as living with her mother.

Som is street-smart, just like me.

She can look after herself.

I've told you again and again.

Bring her to live with us.

She's just a girl.

Don't worry. She'll survive.

Or maybe you're planning to abandon her?

Enough. You're getting on my nerves.

Why? I'm reprimanding you.

You're a lousy mother. Even a bitch loves her puppies.

Stop it now!

Do you think I'm stupid?

You keep asking about Som because you want to get into her pants.

I saw you steal her panties once.

Pervert.

You are old and you're still itching for it.

What are you talking about?

Get the ointment from upstairs.

My back hurts.

Som, clean that table.

Som, customers!

Where have you been?

I haven't seen you in ages.

Som, clear that table and get the bill for table eight.

Talk to you later.

Peach!

What took you so long?

Come here.

How are you doing?

It's been a while.

Are you doing okay?

Peach, Tae wants to see you.

Come here.

Come on.

Sorry, I'll talk to you later.

Som.

I'm moving to Korea…

with my sister.

Everything we shared…

I thank you for it all.

Everything we shared… Is any of it even real?

Don't leave me.

Whatever you say.

Just don't leave me.

I have no one left.

Please.

Take care of yourself, Som.

Shit!

Shut up!

Shut up!

Shut up!

I told you to shut the fuck up!

Quiet!

Don't yell! The old man will hear you!

Take care of her!

You shut up too!

Let go! You want to die?

Fuck.

Fuck!

Fuck! Fuck!

SOM

Fuck!

Fuck! Fuck!

Som.

What happened?

What's wrong?

Only the old man's left.

Let's go get him.

Let's get him good!

Scumbag.

Shit!

Hold me.

Don't leave me.

I believe in you, Khiang.