What's going on? Are you sick?
Don't be stubborn.
You've never acted like this before.
Your Grandma has been waiting. Come inside.
Come on, give it to me.
No!
Sweetie,
would you like to move to your dad's house in Rayong?
No. Why would I?
He doesn't want me to go live with him.
It's not like that.
He knows you're a big boy,
and you have to look after Grandma here.
So why don't you just move there with me?
I can't, dear.
Can't you see I'm an old woman?
I don't want to move anywhere.
You're selfish.
Do you still have some left?
You know how to do it?
-Show me. -Look.
Okay.
-See? -Do you have to blow it hard?
Let's do it together. One, two.
Damn it!
Yuck!
-I didn't know how to do it. -What did you do?
You're lousy at it! Solid hits on him!
-Eat this one! Eat it! -No! no!
Eat this one!
Grandma!
Grilled chicken! I love grilled chicken!
My favorite.
So who will say grace?
Me again?
-The last one to arrive will do it. -Yes.
What are you chewing, Tong?
Is it chewing gum again? Spit it out now!
How many times I've told you not to chew gum?
What if you choke on it?
Tang, you should tell your brother!
Come on. He's already spat it out.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Bless us, Our Lord, and thy gifts
which we are about to receive
from thy bounty through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Grandma.
Are you angry at me, Grandma?
Grandma!
What are you playing?
You'll wreck Grandpa's piano if you play it like that.
Move over.
This is how you should play it.
Why do you like this song?
Your Grandpa played it to me all the time.
He must be really good.
Sure he was.
Do you want to play as well as he did?
Why should I?
Maybe one day,
you can use a song to say something to someone.
Just like your Grandpa did to me.
What did Grandpa say to you?
Listen.
He said he missed you.
One day if Grandpa came back and nobody's here,
he'd feel very lonely.
Sweetie, stay with me for a while, okay?
What should we do after school?
-Man, what are you up to? -Damn you!
That's harsh.
-Harsh? -Hey, look at him.
-Is that Mew? -Mew, the piano player.
The queeny one.
Hello, Mew.
Hey, let's go. Tease him.
Can we see your big dick?
-Can I see? -Grab him.
Let me go.
-Hey, you! -Damn it!
You jerk!
Shit!
You still got the nerve.
Do you really think you can hide it?
Of course.
You'll get a good one.
We're home.
Aren't you going to give me a hand?
Tong.
-Not helping? -Have you cleaned out the supermarket?
I forgot to tell you that I have to go to Chiang Mai on business this weekend.
I'll take you guys along.
Chiang Mai! Yes, we're going to Chiang Mai.
I've bought you a shirt.
-Tong. -Thank you.
Why are you wearing sunglasses?
So I'll be as cool as you are, dad.
-Do you call that cool? Here's your shirt. -It's lovely.
That fits you.
I don't like purple.
It's yellow!
Purple!
It's yellow!
Take off the shades and look.
You take it.
It's really yellow.
What happened to your eye?
-A football hit me. -A softball.
So what is it?
-A football. -A softball.
Are you sure it's a football?
I swear. An accident with a football.
Yes. A football, sir.
You want me to knock out the other one.
Tang, are you done?
Yes.
There's no need to bring a lot of stuff along.
Mom...
can I stay on for a few more days with friends?
I already asked dad,
but he told me to ask you.
Please, mom, please, please.
She's a big girl. It won't hurt her to go out with friends.
Hey, what's up? I'm back!
Did you have a good time?
I did. Here's a souvenir for your Grandma.
And this one is for you, Mew.
What is it?
"A little palm in the garden."
What is it?
I don't know. It's a treasure hunt.
Look at the back.
A LITTLE PALM IN THE GARDEN
A PIER
Why so complicated?
Don't you think it's fun?
Yes.
It's kind of fun.
How did you know this game?
My dad.
That's the way we give presents to each other at home.
Your house must be a lot of fun.
A LOPSIDED TREE BY THE RIVER
Are you done?
I'm off.
Yes.
Go.
Too bad...
the nose is missing.
It's okay. I'm happy enough you bought it for me.
Are you sure?
Well...
You'd better ask your mother.
So are you coming home?
Not yet. I mean...
You said you'd be back today.
Just one more day, Mom. I'll be home on the 24th.
Okay.
Give you an inch you ask for a mile, next time I won't let you go on your own.
Thanks a lot!
Come on, she's a big girl. Don't be too strict.
You always give in to her.
Aren't you worried, young girls traveling by themselves?
TONG'S CHRISTMAS SCHOOL PLAY
Silent night
Holy night
Son of God
Love's pure light
Radiant beams from
The holy face
With the dawn
Of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord
At thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Hello.
Grandma, he's over there.
I haven't finished here.
Are you with Mew?
You go back with Mew's Grandma first.
Yes, Mom.
Tong, come take a photo with us.
Go stand next to Mew.
Put your arms around each other.
Say cheese.
Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with you, blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Tong.
After we got back from Chiang Mai,
Tang stayed on and went trekking with her friends in the jungle...
and she must have gotten the wrong path.
Now she's gone missing.
Maybe she must have gotten lost.
The jungle is so big.
Tang probably can't find her way back out.
What will you do, Tong?
Tong said he's still waiting for his sister to come back.
Do you think she'll be all right?
THE HIGHEST SPOT OF THAILAND
If we hadn't let her go...
If we had told her to come home...
In the name of Father--
Tong.
No need to do that.
Sunee.
Tong.
Mew...
we're going to be moving.
Are you not going to wait for Tang?
Not now, Mom.
-Why not? -I want to hear this song first.
Do you have an extra class today?
Yes.
What time should I pick you up?
I'll call you.
Watch the bag for me, Jeng.
Okay, go.
Tong.
Your phone.
What the...?
Yeah, what's up?
Let's meet up tonight.
What do you forget?
Don't drink too much.
I know.
-Who are you looking for? -Mew.
Over there.
Hi, Mew. Hi, X.
How are you?
Did you hear our song playing on the school's loudspeakers?
I did.
What did Odd say?
He said it's cool.
Hey, wait. Please listen to me!
I think your song is brilliant.
But let me give you some advice
about the lyrics.
You should make it more accessible.
You should write songs that can reach everybody.
But plenty of people already like our song.
That's true.
But don't you want an even wider audience?
Musically, you're brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
I can see that you're trying
to introduce a new sound to pop music.
That's perfect.
But why don't you make it more accessible?
You should write songs about the feelings
that everybody can identify with.
That will be even better for you.
For example?
Love songs, young man.
95 percent of all chart-toppers are love songs.
I think it's only natural for a man of your age
to be inspired to write love songs.
Really?
Yes. Believe me. At least try.
Odd.
June, come inside.
Yes.
Boys, this is June.
Hello.
From now on, June will take care of you guys.
She'll arrange your practice sessions and book shows.
Now let's get back to talk about love songs.
I really want one to use as your debut single.
Mew, can you do it quickly?
Why didn't you answer my call?
I was busy, studying, playing football.
Football?
You've been really cold to me, Tong.
Have I?
What's on your mind?
Don't you want to be my boyfriend anymore?
I don't know.
Why, Tong?
You don't love me anymore?
June is really cute.
Well-observed.
Where are you going?
June reminds me of someone I know.
-Who's that? -Mew.
-I'm not sure. -Mew!
Hey, guys!
-Can you ask June to call me instead? -Listen.
-Same old you. -Our album is sold out.
-What? -What?
Our album is sold out!
Isn't that totally awesome?
-Really? -Yes.
If it's selling, why does he want me to change the lyrics?
Forget it. Let's go rehearse.
Do you have the album by the band August?
It's sold out.
But one of the band members was here just now.
Go ask him. He's over there.
-Tong? -Mew?
-Yes. -How are you? I haven't seen you in ages.
It's nothing much going on.
-And you? -Same here.
Are you in the band?
Yes, I'm the lead singer of August.
Hi.
-How do you know that, Tong? -The guy at the stall told me.
I'm here to buy your CD but it's sold out.
Really? I can make you a copy.
It's all right. I'd rather buy it.
You might have to wait for a while.
The sold-out album might not get re-released.
Well...
give me your number,
I'll make a copy and we can arrange to meet here tomorrow.
Okay.
It's zero, eight, three...
-nine, zero, one... -Mew.
eight, three, two, zero.
I'll ring you.
How was school?
It's fine.
Which subject did you study today?
Chemistry.
Could you follow the lesson?
Sure. Why?
Because your book is still in the back of the car.
We studied from VDO and hand-out sheets.
Are you sure you went to class?
Of course.
Why such a long face?
Mom's always nagging me. She can just complain about anything.
What did you do to her?
I didn't do anything.
Mew, what are you up to?
I'm writing a song.
What is it about?
About...
love.
Love?
It should be a piece of cake.
Well,
I just don't know...
what it feels like.
You still don't have a girlfriend?
Really? You still don't have a girlfriend?
Really, Mew?
I shouldn't say more.
If you want to know what it feels like, I can help by being your girlfriend, okay?
You're nuts!
-Why? -No.
Ah Ying!
Ah Ying! Come back home!
-I have to get going. -Okay.
Think about what I said. It's only natural.
I will.
Wait, Tong.
Set another plate for Tang.
Tang isn't here anymore.
She's not coming back again.
HOW TO WIN A MAN'S HEART
TAKE SOME HAIR OF A PERSON YOU LIKE, PUT IN TEDDY BEAR
PUT IT UNDER YOUR PILLOW
Who's that?
It's Mew.
Mew, what's up?
I'll bring a CD
to Siam Square tomorrow.
Sure. What time?
In the afternoon.
Hello. Tong!
I'll call you tomorrow.
Sure.
See you then.
You haven't taken a shower yet?
I am going to.
Hey.
What the hell is wrong with you?
-Why are you so fucking quiet? -Tong.
Did you have a fight with Donut yesterday?
Where did you hear that?
I chatted online with her friend.
What did she tell you?
She said you're a jerk who never cares about her feeling.
So you've slept with her and now you're going to dump her?
I don't get it.
Donut has so many boys lining up to be with her,
but she chose you.
Why don't you take care of her?
I don't know.
This is how I am. She'll never understand.
You're an idiot.
Really, Tong, do you want to break up with her?
Hello, Donut?
Draw a slip from the box
and perform the resuscitation technique indicated on it.
-Banjong. -Yes, teacher.
Pick one.
Pick it!
Quickly!
CPR.
What is CPR?
I've already taught you that one.
-Should I flunk you? -I just know.
Seriously, teacher?
Or will you take a zero?
Hey! Hey!
Do it!
Don't close your eyes!
Mew, you creep!
Why did you French me?
Asshole, I didn't.
Your tongue was in my mouth!
Shut up, idiot!
Saliva.
AUGUST BAND'S MEMBERS
X, where is Mew?
I have no idea.
X, I heard you and Mew did a tongue kiss?
Hey, I'm only curious.
The number you're trying to reach cannot be connected.
You still have it.
Yes.
-Mew. -Yes?
Play me that song.
Which song?
The one you played when we were children.
This one?
Someone has moved into my old house?
Yes.
Did you see her come back?
Who?
It's nothing.
You haven't forgotten about her.
If you had a chance to see Tang again,
what would you say to her?
I don't know.
Maybe I'll ask her...
why.
Why what?
Why did she leave us?
It's not her fault to leave you.
I don't know you have a guest.
I'd like to borrow a dictionary, but I can come back later.
That's all right.
Mew, I should go home.
I can walk you out.
No worries, find her a dictionary.
See you.
Is he your friend?
He's cute!
Ying! You never stay home, always at Mew's.
If everyone knows, it might be talk of the town.
-Too bad. -Grandma, there's no need to worry.
Everybody around here knows Mew is gay.
Watch what you're saying! Mew isn't gay.
He's a real man!
Brother, you're such a foul-mouthed!
It's been a long time
Since we parted
It's beautiful, really beautiful.
I'm going to release this single to promote your band.
-June, this evening take them to practice. -Yes.
Book a studio at Saw Record for them.
Sure, boss.
It's beautiful.
Where was Tang when we took this photo?
I don't know, maybe she'd already left with her friends.
Why don't you put a photo that has Tang in?
Because she's not here anymore.
Mew.
How do you play the G#Aug7 chord?
Ask Wan, he plays the keyboard.
G#.
C.
-E. -E.
G.
And maybe F#.
Yes, it's F#.
-F#. -F#.
-Here. -It's complicated.
Yes, just like that.
F#
G#Aug7.
It's a devil chord!
Are you upset with him?
No, nothing.
You're in the same band. Talk to him nicely, don't fight.
It's just a nonsense.
They say only people who care deeply about each other
fight over nonsensical stuff.
So it's true!
You're nuts!
That's not it.
Okay.
Break's over. Let's get back to the studio.
I'll go buy some snack.
-Do you want something? -Yes, yes.
-Two crispy crackers. -And a pack of Lay's.
I'll be back. Go rehearsing.
What's up, Mew?
Are you free?
I want to show you something.
Sure, where are you now?
Tong, where are you going?
Just around here.
Hey.
Do you feel the same?
When you're by my side The stars shine so bright...
Tong, Come on in.
Let's go through it one more time.
It's been a long time since we parted
Since you took your path and I took mine
A million people passed by
A million feelings in my mind
But it's only you who make me feel alive
Maybe I haven't found what I've lost
Maybe I've chosen the wrong card And paid the cost
I can't find the way Back to where I once was
I've tried my best
I have a life but I've been mostly dead
Do you feel the same?
When you're by my side The stars shine so bright
When you're by my side
The whole world comes alive
June, this is Tong.
Tong, this is June.
STEWED DUCK NOODLE
Your friend is quiet.
Is he from the same school?
No, we're from different school.
Really?
So how did you know each other?
We used to live close to each other.
You don't eat this?
What about me?
I'll take this too, okay?
-What's left for me then? -Okay, I'll give it back.
Bye.
-Bye. -Get inside.
-See you around. Bye. -Bye.
Bye. Good luck, Tong.
Bye, Tong. Bye, Mew.
Bye, bye.
Tong, how do you go back?
What time is it?
Do you think June looks like Tang?
She does. So alike it's creepy.
Do you think it's possible?
It's impossible, Mew.
There are plenty of people in the world who look alike.
How have you been lately?
Good.
I have fun with music.
Don't you feel lonely?
So lonely it's scary.
What do you mean?
When I was young,
I was lonely when friends weren't around.
But when I grew up...
loneliness...
was so painful.
Painful? How?
It's hard to describe.
It began in the summer
when I was in grade eight.
My dad took my grandmother away for a few days,
-and when she came back... -Sweetie.
I heard that you didn't behave yourself when I was away.
It's not easy at all.
I miss Grandma more and more every day.
It got me thinking...
if I love someone that much,
can I stand the pain...
of losing that person forever?
Saying goodbye...
is part of life.
You know that well.
Do you think it's possible
to love someone
without being afraid of losing them?
But at the same time,
is it possible
to be alive in this world
without loving anyone at all?
This is loneliness for me.
I've been living with it for five years.
How can I not know how badly it hurts.
What about the rest of my life?
Mew.
YOU WERE SLEEPING DIDN'T WANT TO WAKE YOU UP
SAFE TRIP HOME-MEW
X.
Do it again.
Okay, let's roll.
You're using the machine, so why am I here?
Relax, man.
Cut it, X!
Calm down, let do it again.
Joy, the spell didn't work.
If you have such a big crush on him, just go tell him.
Don't believe that stupid book.
You're an idiot to really believe anything written in it.
But I nicked that book from you.
From me?
I didn't know she could even read!
Hey, girls.
This is my friend, Tong.
-Hey. -Hi.
-Hey. -Come sit here, come.
There's a microphone behind you.
X, did you tune your guitar?
It's all right. Let's do it again.
June.
Yes, boss.
-Get me a pack of painkillers. -Yes.
Just one?
-Whose boyfriend? -Lame joke.
So funny!
Aren't you gonna eat anything, Ying?
She won't. She's into voodoo now.
What kind of voodoo?
Don't listen to her. I'm just on a diet.
I have to tell you guys this.
She read that if you want someone you have a crush on to fall for you,
put his hair in a teddy bear,
and abstain from eating meat for three days.
Cheeta.
Who have you got a crush on?
The boy who lives across from her.
Joy!
Nosy again.
-Get out of the way. -Where are you going?
Wait for me. I'll go with you. Wait for me.
This is weird.
-Hey! -This is so weird.
Hey. Hey!
Damn.
Shit. Who's gonna pay now?
-I don't have any money. -I don't either.
Don't look at me. I'm just a freeloader.
What the hell is wrong?
Shit.
Your mom's here.
Go, go.
I was still mad at you the other day
and didn't want to see you.
Is this one pretty?
Yeah, I guess so.
And this one?
It's all right too.
Which one is prettier?
Which one do you prefer?
I don't know. I like them both. Choose one for me.
I know nothing about earrings.
Will you buy one for me?
Sure.
Do you like it?
Can you give me a discount on the wooden figure?
I can't, boy. I'm losing money on it as it is.
So, can I just buy part of it?
Are you kidding me?
If you buy part of it, what can I do with the rest?
Why don't you just buy the whole thing?
Because I bought you the earrings, now I don't have enough money.
Is the doll that important to you?
I didn't know you were into such stupid toys.
I didn't want it for myself.
Then for who?
It's for a friend.
Friend?
Which friend?
A girl?
A boy.
You have no problem buying things for someone else.
You're underage.
I can't sell it to you.
I'm just three months short, bro.
No. It's a law, son.
-Hey. -What do you want?
A pack of LM menthol and a pack of Paracetamol.
-How much in total? 56 baht. -56 baht.
SMOKING CAUSES BAD BREATH
Smoking is bad for you.
Do you want to check out Mew's recording session? Come, it's fun.
Will it run on late?
I'm not sure,
but it's supposed to be.
Then I don't think I can go. My mother is picking me up.
You still have your mother pick you up?
I got to dash.
June. Please say hi to Mew for me.
I will.
Mom.
Well...
What if I know someone who can make him feel better.
Who?
Who can make him feel better?
For Christ's sake, shut up!
Ninety-nine thornless red roses.
Mom.
What did you just tell me about your work?
I manage a band.
And before it?
I was a freelance event organizer.
I was also on a film production crew.
Where is your hometown?
I'm from Chiang Mai.
And your family?
They are all dead.
So who are you staying with?
I'm on my own.
So what's this job you want to talk to me about?
Well...
It might sound a little strange to you.
Dad.
Tang, where have you been?
Dinner's here.
So who will say grace?
Tang, would you?
But we haven't said grace in quite a while.
We can do it today.
It's all right. I'll say it.
Every plate of rice is precious.
Treasure it, don't waste it.
Our farmers have to work hard to grow rice for us.
We must have sympathy for all the poor people.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
A new kind of grace?
They are Catholic.
That's how they say grace on the mountain.
Tell me what it's like up there.
Tell him what happened after you got lost in the jungle.
Tell him like you told me in the car.
After I got hit by the car,
two Hmongs came to rescue me.
When I woke up, they told me they'd saved my life.
I don't remember much about what happened.
They fed me and took care of me.
At first we couldn't communicate with each other,
but after a while, we got on very well.
Everything was all right.
Let's eat, okay?
The food will get cold. Let's start.
Have some fish, dad.
It tastes really good, also improves your memory.
Do you think you can handle this?
Yes.
But I have to come back regularly.
If he wakes up and I'm not here,
will he be okay?
I don't know.
Maybe he won't remember a thing.
What's this?
Please take it.
Thank you.
June.
Where did you get the plot about you getting lost in the jungle?
From "Jungle Lovers".
"Jungle Lovers"?
The movie with that famous pretty boy.
I see.
See you soon.
Bye.
THANKS SO MUCH. WITHOUT YOU
ALL THE GOOD THINGS WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED-TONG
It's really sweet, Mew.
Who inspired you to write it?
Don't use those crazy chords again. Have sympathy for your guitarist.
Are we going to use this song for the audition?
Yes, Tong.
I see.
Where are you?
Today?
Yes.
Sure.
Yes.
See you soon.
Continue.
Aren't you going to school?
I've dropped out, dad.
Well...
You're not doing well, how can I leave you?
You have to take the pills and drink a lot of water.
When you recover, I can go back to school.
I'll take the plate away.
What's this?
Dad wants to play treasure hunt with you.
What is it?
We used to play it when I was a kid.
It means dad has a gift for you.
Really?
Did you keep the clue?
No. I put gum in it and threw it away.
Will it be okay?
Yes. Tomorrow he won't remember a thing.
Really?
Okay then.
-I have to go. See you soon. -Bye, June.
Bye.
Tong, are you free on Sunday?
We're throwing a party for June.
Do you think it's a good idea?
I don't know. But when dad insists, no one can talk him out of it.
Things are looking up in your family.
Who's that?
Just an old friend.
I thank you for the good things you've brought into my world
I thank you for your promises, and your pure soul
-I once lost -Just today.
The strength to go on
Doctor also drinks.
Tang, how are you?
You're...
-Ae, Oui's girlfriend. -Ae.
-Oh, hello. -You didn't recognize me?
You've grown so much.
-Hello. -Hello.
-Make yourself at home. -Want someone who care
Feel blessed every single day you're by my side
I learned sweetness
First I stayed with a Hmong family and later moved to Chiang Mai.
I see. Why didn't you come home then?
I had amnesia. I couldn't remember how to get home.
It sounds like "Jungle Lovers".
Exactly.
I couldn't even remember that my name is June, I mean, Tang.
Tang, let's get some ice.
Please excuse me.
I'll go get some ice.
June, keep a low profile or the lie will get away from you.
This is kind of fun actually.
It won't be fun when people find out the truth.
Come on, don't get too tense. This is a party.
Let's go watch Mew.
I'll take this.
Next on is our brand new song we've just written.
We haven't performed it anywhere yet
and decided to premiere it here.
Let's see if you'll like it.
If I'm telling you I wrote this song just for you
Would you believe me?
It may sound so very simple
But a love song is possible
Only with the poetry of love in one's heart
Because of you,
I could write these simple words
Unlike the thousands love ballads you've already heard
Mine is an exception, since you're my inspiration
Love gives life a meaning,
and it's here in every line I'm singing
I hope you get the meaning
Because it's in every word I'm singing
You know?
I think Tang's the luckiest person in the world.
Why is that?
I mean,
nobody has ever thrown such a nice party for me.
Tang would be so pleased...
Well, I'm not sure about that.
It's not what you think.
I mean, when Tang was with us,
we never thought of throwing her a party.
Seriously,
do you think Tang is still alive?
Your new song is beautiful.
How did you write it?
Without you, there wouldn't be this song.
Now you've heard it, what do you think?
I'm not sure.
What's wrong?
Are you all right?
You want me to pick you up later?
No, I'll take a bus.
Mew.
What's your relationship with Tong?
We're just friends.
I saw you and Tong last night.
I understand everything.
Listen to me, Mew.
You realize what my family has gone through, don't you?
You know how we've suffered from the loss.
Tong is the only precious thing I have left in my life.
I don't want to see him taking the wrong path.
What do you mean?
Tong will soon graduate.
He'll look for a job.
He'll save up some money
and find a good woman to marry. He'll build his own happy family
and they'll take care of each other until they grow old.
This is life, Mew.
This is how I raise my son to be.
Do it for Tong's sake,
no matter how you love him,
please end this relationship.
I think you'd like to see him leading a good
and happy life too, right?
Aunt Sunee,
we're just friends.
You will understand it someday.
Tong,
do you want me to pick you up?
I've called, but he turned the phone off.
Is he mad at any of you?
I don't think so.
June, can you please track him down?
Yes.
I'll go look for him.
Yes, please.
Just a second. Let me check with them.
They keep saying that.
So is he coming or not?
Of course he will.
Is everything all right?
Tong.
Tong, where are you going?
To a friend's house?
Which one?
Mew's.
I forbid you to go.
Stop visiting Mew from now on.
Why?
I know everything. I've already spoken to him.
Did you go to talk to Mew?
Do you realize what you did?
Of course I realize what I've done.
You're not me,
you're not part of this family.
What do you know?
Mew.
Mew, are you home?
I'm down here. Mew!
Stop it, kid. People are sleeping.
Go find your friend somewhere else.
Look at you.
Who can stand your temper?
Look who's talking. Have you ever cared about anything in this house?
You only care about your booze. Do you ever think about our problems?
-Have you ever listened to anyone? -Why should I?
Why should I listen to a loser like you?
You're a loser.
-Leave me alone -Stop it!
Leave me alone.
You asshole!
You're fast.
Come, come.
Are you drunk?
Come sit here.
You're late.
I was waiting for him.
What mess have you gotten yourself into?
If you were happy, you wouldn't show up here.
Wae, fix him a glass.
Go get them.
Hey, you two. Our friends are here. Come inside.
Come on.
Cheers!
To all the trouble in the world!
Cheers!
There he is.
I know what happened.
But I need to give Odd a really good explanation.
Your disappearance last night...
has caused us a lot of trouble.
I was sick.
Odd asked if you still want to go on.
He already had a booking for you to play at a Christmas party.
Are you still up for it?
I'll do my best.
Everywhere I look, I can't see the light
I feel like a blind
And my heart is so fragile
This long and lonely night!
I look at the sky
And ask myself why
My soul is shivering and my heart trembling with fright
Will this long night ever come to pass?
Will the sun come up and show me the path?
How long this pain will last?
I'm waiting in the terrible beauty
Of this night that would last until eternity
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What have I done?
What have I done to deserve this?
Isn't what I do good enough?
Will this lonely night ever come to pass?
Will someone ever show me the path?
But I know the sun will soon shine
Morning will come
And everything will be fine
Pain strikes like lightnings
In a stormy night
And the heart sings the song of misery
Will night every turn into day?
When the sun rises the pain will go away
This night seems to last forever
Buy day will come,
Then I will
No longer suffer
What do you want to do when you grow up?
I want to be a film director.
What?
Hey, Wae, continue. Continue.
Tong, let me ask you frankly about Donut.
What about her?
You've got yourself a trophy girlfriend,
why don't you take care of her?
Right.
Seriously,
just tell me yes or no.
Are you gay?
What?
People see you going out with a boy from St. Nicholas School.
What did you hear that from?
Wae.
Damn you! Don't blame it on me.
Honestly, I heard from some people
who saw you with that boy at Siam Square.
So, are you or aren't you?
You're full of shit.
-It's your fault. -What?
I didn't say anything.
-You said he's gay. -Don't leave me here.
Did you blow the whistle on me and Mew?
No, Tong.
-I don't know... -Do you want to know if I am and I am not?
It's not like that, Tong.
-It's not like that, Tong. -Do you really want to know?
I don't mean it that way.
Tong!
Tong, don't do like this.
What am I, Ying?
What am I?
It's all right, Tong.
It's all right.
I let people down because I don’t' know what I really am.
Everything will be all right.
Dad, you're in this photo.
Why did Tong has a bruise under his eye?
He was hit by a football, remember?
Don't you remember...
that he had a raccoon eye during the entire trip?
Where were you in this picture?
I'd already left with my friends.
We must have asked someone to snap this photo for us.
Dad, are you okay? You look tired.
I think...
you should get some rest.
Wait.
Where did you get those stories?
I looked at the photos and made them up.
It's just...
something he wants to hear.
June.
Who are you?
What do you mean? I'm just me.
I mean, where are you from? Who are your parents?
I already told you.
You can tell me again. I want to know the whole story.
Why do you want to know?
I have to right to know because you're working for me.
It'd be preposterous for me to hire a total stranger
to work and live in my house.
You're right.
I'm just a stranger.
Korn!
Tang.
Where is she?
Korn, are you okay? Are you all right?
Korn!
June! June!
The number you're trying to reach cannot be connected.
Tang, call Tong.
The number you're trying to reach cannot be connected.
His liver is in bad shape
and that disrupts his blood pressure.
The blood vessels in his colon are protruding
and have ruptured.
How serious is it?
Korn has already lost 80 percent of his liver.
We can only wait and keep our hope high.
The number you're trying to reach cannot be connected.
When I told them I wanted to come to study in Bangkok,
my parents didn't want me to leave...
because they didn't have the money to support me.
But I ran away.
I knew I'd be stuck in a dead end if I remained in Chiang Mai.
My life would mean nothing.
When I got here,
I didn't contact them.
I was determined that...
I would only go back
when I became successful.
I didn't want to crawl back to them as a loser.
But well...
can you guess what happened?
When I'd saved up
and finally went home,
my mom and dad were already gone.
They died a year after I ran away to Bangkok.
What happened to them?
Some kind of accident.
Some kind of accident, I don't know for sure.
I don't want to know.
I just know...
that they died...
without knowing that I tried to do everything
to make them happy.
They died...
and I didn't have any chance to make them feel better,
or to apologize.
I didn't have any chance...
to tell them how much I loved them.
You're lucky to still have that chance.
Is this a true story? Or are you just telling me what you think I want to hear?
Is the sun getting in your eyes?
Where is Mom?
What?
Where is Mom?
She went to get some stuff.
Do you want anything?
Will I ever get out of this place?
You will.
Dad,
I need to tell you something.
Mom.
Where have you been?
Tong, aren't you going to school?
The doctor gave him some medication to clean out his liver.
He's getting better
and should be released in a few days.
Having me here...
may improve his mental health,
but it doesn't stop him from drinking.
Do you think everything we're doing...
is really helping him?
Dad.
I have to go. There's something I have to do.
Bye.
Tang.
Are you coming back for Christmas?
AUGUST BAND'S GOLDEN RULES MEW DIDN'T FOLLOW ANY OF THEM!
It's been a long time since we parted
Since you took your path and I took mine
Go on.
AUGUST BAND'S MEMBERS
Mew.
What are you doing?
This song.
This one?
Yes.
Do you want to borrow it?
No, it's all right.
I want to get the feel of its melody.
Chinese songs always have touching meanings.
Yes.
What's the meaning of this word?
Which one?
I don't know that one.
I'll go ask my brother.
MAKE HIM TO LOVE YOU
Mew! It means...
What does this mean?
It means that...
if you have love,
you always have hope.
Are you still hoping?
Should I be?
Ying, you're my good friend.
Grandma! Why?
Why?
So who's going to sing the song?
This one.
There's a possibility that he could do it
because no one's actually seen your faces.
I have no problem with it if this guy can sing.
But are you sure Mew's okay with it?
Let me think...
June.
Talk to him nicely.
Sit Down.
Yes.
You know August's having a problem?
Yes, I do.
And do you know why did I hire you?
To take care of August.
Exactly.
To take care of August, to solve their problems.
And right now the band's having a problem
but you're not here to fix it.
I asked you to supervise their rehearsals,
but you're always late or not here.
I don't get it, June.
Maybe...
you want to switch to do something else.
What do you forget?
Korn,
eat something and take your pills.
How are you keeping up?
Same old. Don't you ever think about coming back to us?
I got to go. Take this.
What is it?
You'll see when you open it at home.
You got to go. Your friends are waiting.
Tong.
You family is the coolest.
Make sure you take care of each other.
Let's go to that fried rice shop...
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Are you so mad at me?
I wasn't upset that you messed up our audition.
I just don't know how come you've changed so quickly.
What do you really want?
If I upset you that much,
I...
apologize.
I'm not mad at you.
I just can't sing that song anymore.
Why not?
I don’t feel it anymore.
You wouldn't understand.
Even though I don't,
I'm still your friend.
Why do you always think nobody cares about you?
Are you tired, mom?
Of what?
Of everything.
Of course I do.
But what choice do I have?
And how are you doing?
I'm fine.
I don't know. I'm fine.
Plug in the lights.
Put the angels on the tree.
Is it good here?
Anywhere's fine.
What about this one?
Anywhere's fine.
What if I put these two together?
Just do it.
You'll scold me if I don't do it the way you want.
Do what you think is best.
WANNA COME TO CHRISTMAS FAIR AT MY SCHOOL?
I don't know. You have to decide for yourself.
Do you want it?
Yes.
But I just want the nose.
The whole thing is too expensive.
I'll see what I can do.
-What am I supposed to do with the rest? -I beg you, please. I beg you.
-I can't even sell the whole thing. -Please. I beg you.
My friend needs it so badly, please.
-Okay. -Thank you!
-Here it is. -Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
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Tong,
don't come home late.
I won't, mom.
Have you seen June lately?
No. Why?
Will she come to the party?
Mom,
there's something in the cupboard.
What is it?
Nothing, mom. I got to go.
I WONDER HOW YOU CAN KEEP GOING ON...
Loneliness of my heart
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STILL WAITING
Everybody, the fun has just started.
Let me hear your voices! Are you all doing fine out there?
You're late again. Are we going now?
I'm sorry. I need to tell you something.
You can tell me when we get there. We're running late.
Next we have a fresh-faced boy band who are making their debut. Please welcome
August!
Hurry up!
If I'm telling you I wrote this song just for you
Would you believe me?
It may sound so very simple
But a love song is possible
Only with the poetry of love in one's heart
Because of you,
I can write these simple words
Unlike the thousands love ballads you've already heard
Donut.
I'm sorry. I can't go with you.
But you said you would.
Well...
I mean...
I think it's over between you and me.
I'm so sorry.
You should've told me earlier so I could go with someone else.
Love gives life a meaning,
And it's here in every word I'm singing
Let this song rhyme our souls
When your voice and mine become whole,
Let it carry us high above
Where we recite our poetry of love
That when there's love then there's hope
Your love is my light, and it'll get us through the night
Sometimes I wonder how you guys can keep going on.
But I believe you can lean on each other
without me there to help you.
I know you love each other so much,
maybe too much, and too much love could hurt you.
But believe me, when the time comes, you'll understand...
that there's no such thing as too much love.
In love there's truth
I've spent years searching for its meaning
Everything you do makes
My heart trembling
If life is a song, you're the words I'm singing
And it makes my poor heart beating
Let this song rhyme our souls
When your voice and mine become whole,
Let it carry us high above
Where we recite our poetry of love
That when there's love then there's hope
Your love is my light, and it'll get us through the night
Sometimes we make a wrong choice out of love.
But that's better...
than when we never do anything for love,
isn't it?
Life always means opportunities.
We can start over...
after we've learnt our mistakes.
I hope you can make the best out of your opportunities.
Thank you for everything.
And if it's our fate, we'll meet again.
THANK YOU FOR EVERTHING AND IF IT'S OUR FATE, WE'LL MEET AGAIN
P.S. I'M NOT WHO YOU THINK I AM
What's this picture?
It's from our Chiang Mai trip.
She had left us then?
Yes,
the four of us were still together.
But Tang wanted to be the one who took the photo.
Look at you.
You looked so proud...
that finally Tang knew how to take a picture.
It's a small thing,
but it's one of a few things...
Tang made us proud.
Korn.
I know.
Here she is!
Where have you been?
Where's Tong?
I guess he's gone home.
He must have gone home.
He's a Catholic. He has to go wait to see Santa Claus.
Who told you Santa comes tonight? Tomorrow's night is his night.
Tonight.
Tomorrow.
God! Is that what they teach you at school?
What's the matter?
Are you all right?
-Are you okay? -Why do you cry?
-You can tell me. -Yes, tell us.
Mew.
Hi, Tong.
Your song is beautiful.
What do you think about it?
I don't think...
I can‘t be your boyfriend.
But it doesn't mean I don't love you.
Thank you.
I have to go.
The band's waiting.
Wait, Mew.
This is for you.
What is it?
A Christmas present.
Thank you.
I got to go.
Good luck.
What is it, Mew?
Did June come?
No.
She won't come back here again.
From now on, it's only three of us.
Thank you.
Translated by: Patchara Laeka