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Bie

(Thai) Bie, are you done?

(Thai) All done

(Thai) Let's go shop for dinner

(Thai) What's for dinner?

(Thai) What should we have?

(Thai) Papaya salad, curry,

(Thai) sweet-and-sour pork, pad thai...

Chirashi sushi!

Chirashi sushi?

Well, okay Today's a special day, after all

Are you... Sayo?

I'm Sayo Are you from the guesthouse?

Yes, my name's Ichio

Glad I found you

Sorry, I wasn't expecting a man

I see Kyoko asked me to come

I'll carry this

Do you want to stop by somewhere? There's time 'till dinner

Where would you like to go?

Well...

Nothing comes to mind

Where should I take you...

Are you okay?

Sorry

Hello?

Oh, Kikuko

No, I'm am the airport

About to take her sightseeing

Okay then, we'll head there

Right... Right

Let's go I'll take you somewhere nice

This way

Are you okay?

Oh, I'm fine

Hi Kikuko

Hello, I'm Kikuko

Nice to meet you I'm Sayo

Glad you called

Wasn't sure where to take her

Yeah?

May I go in?

Sure, just take your shoes off

Never seen a Reclining Buddha?

A Reclining Buddha?

That's right

Never seen one sleeping

Kyoko invited me to dinner, too

Is that right?

She does seem excited today

Oh, yeah?

It's your graduation trip?

Right

Unusual location for a graduation trip

Do you travel alone often?

No, I've never even traveled abroad

- Ah - Really?

Yes

How do I look?

How do I come across to you?

What do you mean?

Like, do I look lonely?

Oh no, not at all

You look quite cheerful in your cute outfit

And your short hair fits you

Absolutely

Does it look like I'm trying to hard?

Not at all You look quite relaxed

Glad to hear that, thanks

I'll get the luggage

- Thanks - Of course

Watch out for the leaves

This is the living room for the guesthouse

Ah, I see

Come in

Looks delicious

Sayo

Long time no see

Hey, I love that outfit

Your haircut, too

Did you grow taller again?

Of course not I'm not a kid anymore

Wait, she's your daughter, Kyoko?

Yup Looks like me, right?

Hardly

I didn't know

Or maybe you told me already, and I just forgot...

Sorry, maybe I forgot to tell you

Don't worry, I'm used to it

I wasn't trying to hide it

Don't sweat it, Ichio

Anyway, glad you're here

Bie

Come here

This is Sayo

Good evening Welcome

Nice to meet you

He's part of our family

Family?

You had another kid?

Don't be silly He's 9 years old

Turning 10 next month, right?

He's just staying with us now

Can you take this over?

Smells great

You made Chirashi sushi!

Wow Time to eat, then?

- Shall we? - Definetely

I prepared lots of stuff today

Look

Excuse me

Sayo

Sorry, I'm a bit tired

But dinner...

I'll take that

No, I can handle it

So she's your daughter, huh?

She should eat, though Want to ask her again?

She'll come out if she's hungry

Anyway, let's eat Here, Ichio

Okay, let's eat

Here you go Bie

Alright, dig in

I'm so tired

Have you been there?

Remember, when we went shopping?

Oh, you have

Morning

Morning

Eggs and toast okay?

Feel free to use the kitchen The dishes are there

There's all kinds of drinks in the fridge

Don't worry I can do it myself

Oh yeah?

Where is everyone?

Ichio's working

Kikuko's probably taking a walk

They all live here?

Around here, sure

What about the kid?

Bie?

He's at school

Let's eat

Let's eat

Preserved eggs Want some?

Okay, let's go

These are peanuts, these are spicy,

sweet, spicy, and hot-and-sour

Try them together

Thanks, bring those here

Need a dictionary?

Not really

(Thai) I'm home

You're back

I'm home

He lives here?

He lives with Ichio, but he helps here after school

(Thai) I tripped and dirtied my shirt

You sure did

No worries, get as dirty as you want

We have that new washing machine

So off with the shirt now

You need to wash anything?

The laundry area gets a good breeze

A nice place to relax

No thanks

You sure? It really feels great

It's made laundry fun for me

(Thai) I'm hungry, Kyoko

(Thai) Can't wait to eat, huh?

You sure made a mess

Hope you like these

Sayo, have some

Thank you

I'll try some

Ooh, it's hot

Are you okay

- Yummy - Yummy

Bie, you must be happy

He couldn't wait for you to come

I tell him about you all the time

Mmm, yummy

Yet you never bothered to mention him to me

I'm done

I'm finished, thank you

Sayo

Hello

Hi

Ichio

Hey Bie, you're home

I'm home

(Thai) Let's make a bigger one

What is that?

A fire lantern

During the Loy Kraton festival or at weddings,

they make a wish and release them to the sky

Up into the sky?

Right

You light the fuel and fly them like hot-air balloons

Oh, have a seat

Bie taught me how to make these

That boy... Bie

How well does he understand Japanese?

I said something bad earlier

I was immature yesterday, too

I'm sorry for being rude

It's fine

My mother and I have issues

Maybe because it's been 4 years

Then again, we've always had different values

By now I'm used to it,

but she's an odd one

You think so?

How old is your child?

What?

What?

Hm?

Hm?

Me?

I have no kid, no wife, no pets

Oh, I see

About time, I suppose

I assumed you were making this for your child

Oh no, this is for you Figured you'd find it interesting

(Thai) Ichio, look

Wow, look how big this is Will it still fly?

- (Thai) It'll fly - You sure?

(Thai) It'll fly

Should we try it tonight?

Tonight?

(Thai) Let's do it when everyone's around

You're right

Let's try another day

Think of a wish by then

Okay

(Thai) Let's make this together

Here you go

Oh, fried bananas

Thanks

Can't put my finger on it...

but you two are similar

You and your daughter

Really? Haven't heard that before

Said so yourself yesterday

Huh, I wonder what exactly

I like the distance you two keep

I lived with my parents until I was 30

but looking back, it was a bit difficult

We were too different

But just because it's a drag, you can't up and leave

Parents and children are still individuals

You won't always see eye to eye

So you can't force them to...

You're just quibbling

Quibbling?

It's not so simple that you can explain it with words

You think?

I think it's fine, the relationship you have

I'm a bit jealous, even

Really?

- Want some coffee? - No thanks

Why's she living with that boy?

Slowly it grows longer

The shadows stretching for the wall

Slowly it grows fainter

Our shadows at twilight

Look outside the window

Such sublime colors

As if our outline's disappearing

From the tip of our toes

Slowly it grows thinner

Our flame of life

Slowly we're approaching

The twilight of our days

What is this?

This beautiful sound

It's coming from somewhere

Far above our heads

Morning

Time to eat, Buu

Buu?

Over here, Buulek

Good Morning, Sayo

Good Morning

Your raise them?

Yup

They're huge

They told me they won't grow any bigger,

but that one just kept growing and growing

They started the same size?

Yes, but they were probably different breeds

So you're the ones I heard

Are there cows around, too?

I thought I heard some

Cows?

I don't have any, but there are lots of wild cattle around

I've also got three dogs and eight cats

That many?

I kept finding or receiving them, and it got out of hand

You take care of them all?

I do

I see

It's the same with Bie

I was the one who brought him here

Due to some reasons, Kyoko looks after him now

At first he was a quiet, reserved boy

But spending time with Kyoko and Ichio changed him

Is that right?

What a splendid morning

The idea of death feels unreal, somehow

You finished eating already?

Sayo, did you eat breakfast yet?

No

Morning

Morning

You're up early

Would Kikuko happen to be sick or something?

Why?

Just a hunch

You're right

But she's so full of energy, it's easy to forget she's sick

She doesn't need to be in a hospital?

She was given half a year to live,

but it's been 3 years now

Anyway, I think she should be wherever she wants,

and do whatever she wants

We all die

Wherever we are or whoever we're with

How's Grandma?

She's fine

That's good

What's the plan today?

Kikuko's taking me to the town

Yeah? Then I'm sure you'll see Boonsong

Say, mind delivering something to him?

Hm?

Sorry to wake you Just giving you shade

Thank you

Felt so good I just dozed off

Well, good morning

Good Morning

Are you free this afternoon?

Mind driving Sayo and I into town?

Sure, I'm going to the town office anyway

The town office?

Yeah, they called me

They're close to finding Bie's mother

(Thai) Bie, you doing okay?

(Thai) I'm fine

(Thai) I want to see my mom, even if it's only in my dream

Of course...

it could be the wrong person again

and we don't even know if she's alive right now

If she's not in his dreams,

she must be alive somewhere

Hope he finds her soon

Me, too

Hey, cows

Oh, almost forgot

Mom wants me to give this to Boonsong

What is it?

Pickles, I think

Can I open it?

Wow, looks delicious!

I'll give it to him

Boonsong

Boonsong

These are from Kyoko

(Thai) Looks great

This is her daughter, Sayo

(Thai) Thank you

Hope you like them

Ah, I figured it out

Finally remembered who Ichio reminds me of

Who?

My neighborhood postman

He's like Ichio?

Yeah, around the cheeks

Behind his blank expression,

he's surprisingly kind

Glad I got that off my chest

Tasty, aren't these? They're boiled peanuts

Boiled peanuts, huh?

The neighborhood postman is back

Find a parking spot?

Yeah, over there

(Thai) Thank you

(Thai) Thank you

How's the trip been?

Feels strange not having a cell phone on me

A cell phone?

I'm always calling and texting friends,

so it feels weird

I see

Haven't really looked at the sky in a while

Nice, isn't it

I only noticed the color of the sky when I first came here

I know, me too

Bie

Thanks for the flowers

You like school?

It's fun, but studying is hard

I see, it's the same in every country

What song were you singing?

What?

"Song"

"Song"

Your favorite flower

Your favorite flower The light rouge blossom

Shall I pick some for you? Or not?

The wind blew it here

To this faraway town

Shall I sing Your favorite song?

Because I want to see The smile on your face

My favorite song Is your song

Will it reach...

Your favorite flower The light rouge blossom

Shall I pick some for you Or not?

The wind blew it here

To this faraway town

Shall I sing Your favorite song?

Because I want to see The smile on your face

My favorite song Is your song

Will it reach Such a faraway town?

On a starry night With shooting stars

I connect the stars To draw your face

Is she laughing? Is she angry?

My favorite face Is your face

I love you I love you

I love you I love you

Your favorite flower The light rouge blossom

It's swaying In the blowing wind

Bravo

Did you know

dogs are nearsighted

Let's feed the cats next

Cats can actually see surprisingly far

Put it down over there

(Thai) Look at that!

Sayo

Oh, hi

I'm making hot pot tonight Would you like to come?

Hot pot?

Yeah, but nothing too fancy

Thanks, I'd love to come

Great, I'll come by later

I'll invite your mother, too

Uh, okay

This place is interesting

Ask me anything you want

Looks delicious

Want to get it?

Yeah

(Thai) This one, please

(Thai) How much?

I know what it is now

You and your mother

You're both good with chopsticks

Have you ever found your mother despicable?

All the time

But being away from her like this,

I sort of miss those things about her, too

Like, I realize what she meant all along

I see

Yeah

What about you?

It's been so long since I lived with her

She was always chasing whatever she wanted on a whim

Looking awfully happy, too

Sometimes I wonder if it's best she's not around

I see

But you know, it's not easy doing what you want

That might be her strength

What, you're done?

Picked up another one?

I did Sometimes I wonder...

if people leave them here because they know I'll take 'em

It's possible

What to do...

It's fine

You're right

Let Bie take care of this one

Bie?

I'll ask if he's interested

Will you?

Sure

I appreciate it

What should we name him?

Let's see

Thanks for waiting

(Thai) Smells good

Been a while, your hot pot

In fact, it's been a while since we've gotten together here

Oh, wine

- Want some? - Sure

I'll get the glasses

Sayo, what day were you born?

Day of the week

Fortunes here are based more on the day of the week you were born

rather than your star sign or blood type

Huh Unfortunately I don't know

Wasn't it Monday?

Pretty sure

(Thai) Same as Bie

I was born on a Monday, huh?

That's right

Well, shall we eat?

Thanks for the meal Cheers!

(Thai) I understand We'll come right away

What's the matter?

They found Bie's mother

His mother?

- Mind if we leave? - Of course not

Bie, let's go

(Thai) Let's go

Sorry about this, but enjoy the meal

Thanks, take care

Goodbye

- Let's eat - Right

Cheers

Cheers

Mmm, looks yummy

Oh, thanks

Condiments are here

Thanks to Ichio for the meal

Thanks

Yum!

Look what he put in

He bought it earlier

You're worried?

About what?

Bie?

Yeah, I hope it's his real mother

But you'll be lonely

Once he finds his mother,

he won't be here anymore

How come?

Because...

Bie can decide for himself what he wants to do

What he wants to do?

How can you be so casual, Mom?

Kids can't just decide things like that

You think?

When you decided to come here,

it was because you wanted to

That's right

But that's just selfish

You didn't think about others

I'm not so sure

We should do what we want

Whether we're an adult or a child

So you're saying you wanted...

to leave me and Grandma to come here?

I suppose

That's what I wanted then

To leave me with Grandma and be with that boy?

Why can't you just live with the child you gave birth to?

What can I do?

It's a decision I made

I made that decision because it felt right then

There aren't any coincidences in life

At every point we choose our path based on what we want

That's just selfish

Is it?

Some people think it's too fickle or self-centered

but I think we should always follow our hearts

That justifies abandoning me?

Ever wonder how I felt being left behind?

I could've gone bad, you know

Gone bad?

Like becoming a delinquent, or a criminal...

Like that'll ever happen

- How do you know? - I just do

Why this faith?

It's not faith I just know

It's because I know you

That's why I could come here

Who knows if it's even best for people to always be together?

Best or not I wanted to be with you

I see

I understand

Let's eat

Careful, it's hot

Ichio's hot pot is still the best

Yeah

(Thai) Sorry for the wait

(Thai) No problem

(Thai) This is Wan

(Thai) That's Bie

(Thai) That's your son, correct?

(Thai) I think so

(Thai) But...

(Thai) Well, give it some thought

(Thai) We will Thank you for everything

(Thai) That wasn't her

(Thai) That woman wasn't my mom

(Thai) Ichio, can we go home?

(Thai) Of course

(Thai) Let's go home

(Thai) Be careful

Ichio

Good morning Thanks for the meal yesterday

It was nothing

It was so good, I ate too much

Glad you liked it

- It was delicious - Thanks

I made a mistake

I put Bie through a painful experience

I should've thought it through,

but instead I was shortsighted

That's how I am

Can't say for sure

but I think he's going to be fine

He'll be fine, really

(Thai) Ichio, come help out

(Thai) I'll be right there

Back to work

Mind if I watch you work?

Sure, come along

I still think you two are similar

You and your mom

How so?

You both eat a lot

Sorry about that

Your mom's more extreme, though

Did you come up with a wish?

- For the fire lantern - Right, yeah

Then let's do it tonight

Sure

Ow, that's hot

There, it's lit

Let's lower it first

Not quite yet

Let go for a second

Not yet?

Bie, what do you think?

Okay, let's try it again

One, two...

Look ready?

I think it's ready

(Thai) Let's all make a wish together

Okay

Everyone ready?

One, two, and...

There it goes

Where does it end up?

It keeps going higher until it flames out

And nothing is left

Like the soul, he says

Morning

Morning

Your T-shirt

Thanks

This is for you

What is it?

- A stole? - Yup, I made it

Kikuko

I think she's asleep

Thank you for everything

Goodbye, Sayo

Thanks, Bie

I just saw Kikuko

But no, it couldn't have been her

Well, you never know

Her heart has wings

True

Isn't this beautiful?

It is

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