Blissfully Yours (2002) - full transcript
Roong longs for the day when she can be with Min, her Burmese lover, an illegal immigrant. She pays Orn, an older woman to take care of Min while she looks for a place for them to stay. One afternoon, Min takes Roong for a picnic in jungle, where they feel safe to express their love. But meanwhile, Orn has also gone to the jungle, with Tommy, her husband's co-worker...
Let me listen to your lungs.
Turn around
Breathe in and out as I tell you
Breathe in
Breathe out
Deeper breaths.
Breathe in
Breathe out
Breathe in
Breathe out
So, what's wrong with him?
His heart and lungs
seem fine to me
What did you bring
him in for this time?
His arms...
His arms are redder, doctor
His body, chest and neck too
Did you apply the cream
I prescribed?
Yes, in the morning and evening
Did you clean his lesion first?
Well, we bathed him
And you applied the cream
after his bath?
He wasn't in the sun, was he?
No, he stayed inside
- Are there any more sore spots?
- As you can see, around his heart
- Anywhere else?
- On his back and neck as well
His body is all red
Why don't you answer yourself?
- He can't speak
- Why not?
His throat hurts
Then let me examine his throat
Let's see what's wrong
Open your mouth
Stick out your tongue
Say "Ah". Louder
- Is it necessary?
- I'm just looking
- His throat hurts
- He seems fine to me
But he's in pain
Nothing's wrong with him
Are you really in pain?
- Can't you talk?
- No he can't, doctor
How long has he been like this?
- Since he was a child
- Quite long...
Did you use anything
besides the cream I prescribed?
- Show her the cream
- I bought this
I bought it after yours ran out
Why didn't you come to me
for more?
- And what is this?
- I thought they were alike
This is just regular
moisturizing lotion
It's good for you,
but not for my patient
You need to use my cream
Look, your lotion caused
his rash to spread
Let me do a blood test.
His rash has spread too much
Why didn't you do it the last time?
It wasn't this bad then
You should've done a thorough
examination last time
I told you it wasn't this bad then
You see what your cream did?
Clench your fist
Clench it
Tighter
Here's money. I've go to go.
Take care of him
To the factory, please
How's Sirote these days?
He's good.
But he's very busy with work
- So he's OK?
- Yes, he's fine
How's your dormitory
business these days?
Not so great. Some people moved
out and no one has moved in
Is it a dormitory for men or women?
For women only
Why don't you take in male tenants
to increase your income?
I think it'll be a big headache
Men drink and get into fights.
I won't be able to control them
You don't think so?
But I'm sure you will earn more
in this difficult time
Well, I'd rather leave it the way it is
How's your health lately?
All right?
I take your pills
and just fall asleep
I have no romantic mood left.
I just sleep
These are all I have left
They are anti-stress pills
They help you relax.
But they are not sleeping pills
But my neighbour said they were
strong anti-depressants
Well, who do you trust?
Me or your neighbour?
I trust you of course
- Is your neighbour a doctor?
- No
You have to trust me
if you are in my care
They're just for stress.
Nothing more
They might make you
slightly drowsy
Have you been meditating
as I advised?
Yes, and then I fall asleep
Doctor...
Could you issue a health
certificate for him, please?
What do you need it for?
To certify he is in good health
So he can apply for a job
I can't. I need to see
proper identification first
Did you bring his ID card?
I'll have Sirote bring it in later
I need all the proper
documents first
Can't you just issue it now?
Sirote will bring the ID
I really can't. It's illegal
Doctor, will I be addicted
to my medication?
If you follow the prescription,
you'll be fine
I won't have to take it forever?
No, you won't need it
once you get better
It's just to relax you
But when I take them, I don't feel
like fooling around with Sirote
I'd still like to have a child.
Don't you remember?
You want a child?
Do you still want to have a child?
Yes, I did seek your advice before
Well then, when you want to... sort of...
You mean have sex with Sirote?
When you don't want
to sleep all night...
...don't take the pills
When you need them, take them.
You'll be fine
You really won't give us
the health certificate?
I can't
Please, we've known
each other for so long
Please...
I'll have Sirote bring
the ID card later
I really can't break the law.
You should know I can't
The total for both of you
is 220 Baht
Please excuse me
I need to see my next patient.
Number 12, please
I have been your good customer
I really can't
Any card will do
Even a driver's license will do.
Then I'll issue it for him
Excuse me,
I have to see the next patient
See you later
- Please, doctor...
- Number 12 please
Oh, it's you. Hello
Let me talk to you a bit more,
please, doctor
My next patient is waiting.
Let me see him, OK?
Hello
How are you today?
Ah?
How are you?
Ah? I'm well
But I don't know why
my ear itches
And this ringing sound
I don't know what it is
Is there something wrong
with the hearing aid?
Let me take a look at it
Just a quick look
Thank you
Please, the doctor has to see
the next patient
Just give me a second
- What for?
- I need to talk with her
Then please wait outside.
She is seeing them right now
I won't be a bother, I promise
Dad, did you take it out
when you washed your face?
What?
No, I just washed my face,
but the water didn't get into my ears
Please, just wait outside
Maybe you can help me.
I really need a certificate
It's nice enough that
she treated him...
- What are you doing?
- Help me out, please
I was here before you were born.
You won't get in trouble
This is already making
trouble for me
Yesterday, we were watching TV
and Dad had the volume turned low
I asked him to turn down
his hearing aid...
...so I could watch TV with him,
but he refused
So I turned up
the television volume
Then he screamed and complained
that it was bursting his ears
My dear doctor, my daughter
played a trick on me
Now my hearing aid is broken
No I didn't.
I just turned it down and it broke
What?
I just turned it down.
That's all
But there's this ringing sound
I don't know why it's ringing.
All I did was turn it down
Let me try it again
Dad, did you do anything
to break it?
Doctor, try saying something
See? I can't hear a thing.
Just a ringing sound
- Maybe you blew out the speakers
- What?
You probably turned it up too loud
and blew out the speakers
But this model doesn't
have speakers
But yesterday, he went
to the barbershop
His friend showed him
a new hearing aid
- So now dad wants a new one, too
- It's possible
My dear doctor,
if you want to have a child...
...I advise you to have a son
Boys are much better
with electronics than girls
- Girls are silly and selfish
- Silly?
You just want a new hearing aid,
don't you?
But it's...
You should've given me
more discount
Just a moment
Does it itch?
Orn...
- Where's his girlfriend?
- It's my turn today
There is another recipe...
It's really like this
Weekend snack...
Chicken Roasted in Beer
Ple, where did you go last night?
I stayed home
Weren't you in a sexy mood...
...like the other night?
Min, wait here
Why didn't you say
what I told you to say?
I did. But she wouldn't issue it
without an ID card
I thought you were friends
We are. But it's an official
document. She can't do it just like that
I really tried
You have to beg her
It won't work
What should we do then?
Use your connections
Move him to another place
Where can he go?
It's up to that girl, Roong
But she's paying us a lot of money
That's true. Speaking of which...
For the food and medicine
Will you eat lunch with me today?
I can't. I promised to take Min
to see Roong at the factory
Why don't we eat,
then I'll take you there
That's OK. I can go by myself
Sirote, the doctor said...
...suggested that we try
to have a baby
- You want another child?
- Yes, I still think about him
And I'm getting old
I think...
...it's better to wait a while
Wait. I've been waiting so long
The doctor also said you
should have a check-up
I'm afraid
if we have another child...
...it will drown again
I promise that won't happen
How about this? We'll go see her
together next week
Fine. I'll go see Roong now
Don't be too long. And hurry back
What are you doing here?
Is there anything
I can help you with?
It's lunch hour.
Everyone's on break
Would you like to eat with me?
It's my treat
Wait here
This is Min, my nephew,
from the countryside
I thought you were
going to see Roong
I forgot the key
What are you two doing?
Try this. Have a taste
Here, you do it
Wait... Don't spill it
Hold it for me.
Let's brush off all
the dead skin first
Is it all gone?
OK, you can put it on now
Oh, are you itchy?
I'm sorry. I forgot.
Let me roll up the window
Damn air-conditioning
Like a snake shedding its skin
Just a little, OK?
I feel like hitting someone
Driver's license, please
I don't want any druggies
Of course not.
We're all clean and honest
Please take care of everything
Have you decided
where you're going?
How is Bang Saen Beach?
Bang Saen is nice. Good restaurants
with group discounts
- Excuse me...
- OK, get back to work
I'd like permission to take
the afternoon off
Again? You didn't work
this morning either
I had a bad stomach ache,
so I went to see a doctor
I didn't have a chance
to tell you
- So what's wrong with you?
- She said I have malaria
Malaria,
and you still came to work?
See how dedicated she is
You should have seen
our doctor here
But the doctor is close to my house,
so I stopped on my way
If you don't believe me, she can
show you the doctor's certificate
That's OK,
but there's something else
That Burmese man with you,
he was fired
So I don't want to see
him around here
Orn, did you bring your
gardener here again?
I told you not to
It looks bad for me
if people see him
No problem. I'll have her tell him
- Will you let her leave?
- I can't
Is the key in the car?
Wow, so many skin flakes
Orn...
- What did you do with my creams?
- What?
Those from yesterday. What is this?
My special formula.
I spent a lot of time and money
Do you realise how much
each one cost?
I invested a lot, too
Check your bike. It won't start
They were expensive
It worked fine a moment ago
- It must be used to your feet
- Of course
Go ahead, look at yourself
- What?
- A hundred baht
- What did you do to your bike?
- It was fine before
Roong, why are you taking her car?
It's just for a while. So the sun
and wind won't irritate your skin
Orn, why don't you have
lunch with us?
- Leave her alone
- Why won't she?
Just let her practice
on the bike alone
Wait, I'm not finished
I know you'll love this place
Are we almost there? I'm hungry
Let me see. Are you done?
Are you hungry?
Can you hear my stomach growling?
Are you afraid of ghosts?
There are ghosts
of Japanese soldiers here
Stop
Should've come by motorbike
Orn's car will break down for sure
Midday is sweltering.
Good to get away
I like coming here.
The air is cool
Roong's never been here
She had a bad day yesterday
Didn't meet her quota.
Had to stay late
Her hands were sore.
So I promised to escape with her
- Did you bring the chocolate?
- It's in here
- Here, I'll carry the bag
- It's OK
Are you sure?
I don't understand that word
- What's wrong?
- My shirt is sticking to my skin
Don't walk so fast
- What are you doing?
- It really hurts. I can't stand it
Put this in the bag
- Hurry up
- Wait
- Don't look
- Why can't I have a look?
Excuse me
Nothing much to see, right?
Don't worry. I've got it.
I'll carry it
That way
- Your skin looks so scary
- What?
It's terrible.
Let me apply some cream
Don't worry. Just let it flake off
It's melted
Stop it
I hope we won't have to
come back the same way
Close your eyes.
Close your eyes
OK. You can look now
Oh, Min, it's so beautiful.
I never want to leave
Here, let me help
- What's this?
- Grilled pork
And this is pineapple
Oh, Min, I never knew
you were so romantic
- I'll be right back
- Where are you going?
I'll be right back
What are you doing?
I remember I had this as a child
Try this one
Is it edible?
Are they sweet?
Yes, very sweet
How about this one? Is it edible?
Can I eat this one? Is this ripe?
Min
Min, come here
Closer
- Why?
- I'll show you something
Keep still. Don't move
Eat it. Chew it
Chew it
Is it sweet?
- What's the matter?
- It hurts
I can't stand it
Roong
Look, only ripe red berries
Roong taught me Thai
She said she didn't even
finish high school
But teaching me is easy,
since I knew nothing
Like raising a dog, she said
I write my name
or sometimes draw pictures
No one has seen them
Or they would think I am stupid
But my friends who couldn't write
got good jobs here
And good food
The sky's so beautiful, isn't it?
It's really beautiful here
I've never been anywhere
this beautiful
Do you want some of this?
There's sand all over it
Something's biting me
- Here, take a look
- There's nothing there
Of course there is.
Something bit me just now
Here it is. Oh, a red ant
It's really huge. A daddy ant
Min, you're not paying attention
Ants, ants
It's full of ants
- Let's go sit somewhere else
- But what about the view?
Never mind. Just chase them away
Help me
You fucking Karen!
What will you do
after you quit your job?
- What would you like to do?
- I don't know what to do
- I'd like to find work in Singapore
- Where?
Singapore, you know?
My friend works there.
He earns a lot of money
Sometimes I miss my home
I wonder how my family is
- At least here I have you and Orn
- Orn
Speaking of Orn. I'd be happier
if she just disappeared
She takes a lot your money?
That's not it
It's like... how should I say it?
She's just a phoney.
You know the word "phoney"?
She's a mental case.
No one likes her
Boyfriend hit Roong. She cried
Here, I stole this
from the canteen
I could only get this much
Try some
Very good
You're sick and you smoke?
Don't you know?
We Burmese smoke when we're sick
Orn bathing
Orn
Why did you follow me here?
Your motorbike broke down
over there
I was looking for Keng
at the border army base
But the path just disappeared
Look at me. All scratched up
Oh, no
- It hurts
- What have you done?
You're all scratched up
Why didn't you stay on the path?
I'm not a Karen.
How should I know the way?
- Come with me
- Where to?
Just follow me.
I'm not going to kidnap you
- Just take me home, OK?
- Hurry up, come with me
Roong
I'm all wet now
Slow down, Roong
Don't be tense
Just relax
Why aren't you smiling?
There's nothing to be scared of
Damn it. I told you not to.
I'm all soaked now
Oh, don't think too much.
Forget things for a while
Here, watch me
Can't you do that?
Come here
Dip yourself.
Dip yourself like I did
How is it?
- How's Min doing?
- Not much better
Worse, I guess. I'm not sure
Where are you going?
Let me take a look over there
So, this is your secret place
Are you OK, Roong?
I'd better stay here
Silly girl
Min
Min
What's the matter?
Min
Come over here.
Let me see your skin
Let me look at you
Here
Stir it so the vegetable chunks
aren't at the bottom
I think it's better
without the chunks
- Lie back
- What's wrong, Roong?
Lie back
Don't be scared
Don't be scared. I've got you
I'll hold you. Don't resist
Is the sun in your eyes, Min?
I'll put cream on you
How is it?
Min, look at this
Be patient
Dear Nyo...
A friend got me an electrician job
in Papua New Guinea
How's Rangoon?
Seeing the kids here
reminds me of my son
The police tried to find me
but I was hiding in a septic tank
Don't worry,
I will leave here soon
The pictures of you two
keep me going
Some day, you will be with me
And we will have
a kid to celebrate
Here, I'm preparing to go
to a new country
And I'm ready for...
Look at him
He's so handsome
when he's sleeping
Well...
You're too heavy. Get up first
My arms are all sore.
Min is so heavy, isn't he?
- I'm used to it
- Sit down here
- When are we going home?
- In a moment. What's your hurry?
Don't look at me
As if you have such big boobs
- Don't look, OK?
- Of course not
Lie down
- My back
- It's OK. Just lie down
Crazy girl
- Roong, what time is it?
- Wait. I'm still having fun
Min
Min
December 2001
Min is in Bangkok...
...waiting for a job at a casino...
...on the Thai-Cambodian border
Roong got back with her boyfriend
They sell noodles in a town
not far from Bangkok
Like before, Orn continues to work
as an extra in Thai movies
Turn around
Breathe in and out as I tell you
Breathe in
Breathe out
Deeper breaths.
Breathe in
Breathe out
Breathe in
Breathe out
So, what's wrong with him?
His heart and lungs
seem fine to me
What did you bring
him in for this time?
His arms...
His arms are redder, doctor
His body, chest and neck too
Did you apply the cream
I prescribed?
Yes, in the morning and evening
Did you clean his lesion first?
Well, we bathed him
And you applied the cream
after his bath?
He wasn't in the sun, was he?
No, he stayed inside
- Are there any more sore spots?
- As you can see, around his heart
- Anywhere else?
- On his back and neck as well
His body is all red
Why don't you answer yourself?
- He can't speak
- Why not?
His throat hurts
Then let me examine his throat
Let's see what's wrong
Open your mouth
Stick out your tongue
Say "Ah". Louder
- Is it necessary?
- I'm just looking
- His throat hurts
- He seems fine to me
But he's in pain
Nothing's wrong with him
Are you really in pain?
- Can't you talk?
- No he can't, doctor
How long has he been like this?
- Since he was a child
- Quite long...
Did you use anything
besides the cream I prescribed?
- Show her the cream
- I bought this
I bought it after yours ran out
Why didn't you come to me
for more?
- And what is this?
- I thought they were alike
This is just regular
moisturizing lotion
It's good for you,
but not for my patient
You need to use my cream
Look, your lotion caused
his rash to spread
Let me do a blood test.
His rash has spread too much
Why didn't you do it the last time?
It wasn't this bad then
You should've done a thorough
examination last time
I told you it wasn't this bad then
You see what your cream did?
Clench your fist
Clench it
Tighter
Here's money. I've go to go.
Take care of him
To the factory, please
How's Sirote these days?
He's good.
But he's very busy with work
- So he's OK?
- Yes, he's fine
How's your dormitory
business these days?
Not so great. Some people moved
out and no one has moved in
Is it a dormitory for men or women?
For women only
Why don't you take in male tenants
to increase your income?
I think it'll be a big headache
Men drink and get into fights.
I won't be able to control them
You don't think so?
But I'm sure you will earn more
in this difficult time
Well, I'd rather leave it the way it is
How's your health lately?
All right?
I take your pills
and just fall asleep
I have no romantic mood left.
I just sleep
These are all I have left
They are anti-stress pills
They help you relax.
But they are not sleeping pills
But my neighbour said they were
strong anti-depressants
Well, who do you trust?
Me or your neighbour?
I trust you of course
- Is your neighbour a doctor?
- No
You have to trust me
if you are in my care
They're just for stress.
Nothing more
They might make you
slightly drowsy
Have you been meditating
as I advised?
Yes, and then I fall asleep
Doctor...
Could you issue a health
certificate for him, please?
What do you need it for?
To certify he is in good health
So he can apply for a job
I can't. I need to see
proper identification first
Did you bring his ID card?
I'll have Sirote bring it in later
I need all the proper
documents first
Can't you just issue it now?
Sirote will bring the ID
I really can't. It's illegal
Doctor, will I be addicted
to my medication?
If you follow the prescription,
you'll be fine
I won't have to take it forever?
No, you won't need it
once you get better
It's just to relax you
But when I take them, I don't feel
like fooling around with Sirote
I'd still like to have a child.
Don't you remember?
You want a child?
Do you still want to have a child?
Yes, I did seek your advice before
Well then, when you want to... sort of...
You mean have sex with Sirote?
When you don't want
to sleep all night...
...don't take the pills
When you need them, take them.
You'll be fine
You really won't give us
the health certificate?
I can't
Please, we've known
each other for so long
Please...
I'll have Sirote bring
the ID card later
I really can't break the law.
You should know I can't
The total for both of you
is 220 Baht
Please excuse me
I need to see my next patient.
Number 12, please
I have been your good customer
I really can't
Any card will do
Even a driver's license will do.
Then I'll issue it for him
Excuse me,
I have to see the next patient
See you later
- Please, doctor...
- Number 12 please
Oh, it's you. Hello
Let me talk to you a bit more,
please, doctor
My next patient is waiting.
Let me see him, OK?
Hello
How are you today?
Ah?
How are you?
Ah? I'm well
But I don't know why
my ear itches
And this ringing sound
I don't know what it is
Is there something wrong
with the hearing aid?
Let me take a look at it
Just a quick look
Thank you
Please, the doctor has to see
the next patient
Just give me a second
- What for?
- I need to talk with her
Then please wait outside.
She is seeing them right now
I won't be a bother, I promise
Dad, did you take it out
when you washed your face?
What?
No, I just washed my face,
but the water didn't get into my ears
Please, just wait outside
Maybe you can help me.
I really need a certificate
It's nice enough that
she treated him...
- What are you doing?
- Help me out, please
I was here before you were born.
You won't get in trouble
This is already making
trouble for me
Yesterday, we were watching TV
and Dad had the volume turned low
I asked him to turn down
his hearing aid...
...so I could watch TV with him,
but he refused
So I turned up
the television volume
Then he screamed and complained
that it was bursting his ears
My dear doctor, my daughter
played a trick on me
Now my hearing aid is broken
No I didn't.
I just turned it down and it broke
What?
I just turned it down.
That's all
But there's this ringing sound
I don't know why it's ringing.
All I did was turn it down
Let me try it again
Dad, did you do anything
to break it?
Doctor, try saying something
See? I can't hear a thing.
Just a ringing sound
- Maybe you blew out the speakers
- What?
You probably turned it up too loud
and blew out the speakers
But this model doesn't
have speakers
But yesterday, he went
to the barbershop
His friend showed him
a new hearing aid
- So now dad wants a new one, too
- It's possible
My dear doctor,
if you want to have a child...
...I advise you to have a son
Boys are much better
with electronics than girls
- Girls are silly and selfish
- Silly?
You just want a new hearing aid,
don't you?
But it's...
You should've given me
more discount
Just a moment
Does it itch?
Orn...
- Where's his girlfriend?
- It's my turn today
There is another recipe...
It's really like this
Weekend snack...
Chicken Roasted in Beer
Ple, where did you go last night?
I stayed home
Weren't you in a sexy mood...
...like the other night?
Min, wait here
Why didn't you say
what I told you to say?
I did. But she wouldn't issue it
without an ID card
I thought you were friends
We are. But it's an official
document. She can't do it just like that
I really tried
You have to beg her
It won't work
What should we do then?
Use your connections
Move him to another place
Where can he go?
It's up to that girl, Roong
But she's paying us a lot of money
That's true. Speaking of which...
For the food and medicine
Will you eat lunch with me today?
I can't. I promised to take Min
to see Roong at the factory
Why don't we eat,
then I'll take you there
That's OK. I can go by myself
Sirote, the doctor said...
...suggested that we try
to have a baby
- You want another child?
- Yes, I still think about him
And I'm getting old
I think...
...it's better to wait a while
Wait. I've been waiting so long
The doctor also said you
should have a check-up
I'm afraid
if we have another child...
...it will drown again
I promise that won't happen
How about this? We'll go see her
together next week
Fine. I'll go see Roong now
Don't be too long. And hurry back
What are you doing here?
Is there anything
I can help you with?
It's lunch hour.
Everyone's on break
Would you like to eat with me?
It's my treat
Wait here
This is Min, my nephew,
from the countryside
I thought you were
going to see Roong
I forgot the key
What are you two doing?
Try this. Have a taste
Here, you do it
Wait... Don't spill it
Hold it for me.
Let's brush off all
the dead skin first
Is it all gone?
OK, you can put it on now
Oh, are you itchy?
I'm sorry. I forgot.
Let me roll up the window
Damn air-conditioning
Like a snake shedding its skin
Just a little, OK?
I feel like hitting someone
Driver's license, please
I don't want any druggies
Of course not.
We're all clean and honest
Please take care of everything
Have you decided
where you're going?
How is Bang Saen Beach?
Bang Saen is nice. Good restaurants
with group discounts
- Excuse me...
- OK, get back to work
I'd like permission to take
the afternoon off
Again? You didn't work
this morning either
I had a bad stomach ache,
so I went to see a doctor
I didn't have a chance
to tell you
- So what's wrong with you?
- She said I have malaria
Malaria,
and you still came to work?
See how dedicated she is
You should have seen
our doctor here
But the doctor is close to my house,
so I stopped on my way
If you don't believe me, she can
show you the doctor's certificate
That's OK,
but there's something else
That Burmese man with you,
he was fired
So I don't want to see
him around here
Orn, did you bring your
gardener here again?
I told you not to
It looks bad for me
if people see him
No problem. I'll have her tell him
- Will you let her leave?
- I can't
Is the key in the car?
Wow, so many skin flakes
Orn...
- What did you do with my creams?
- What?
Those from yesterday. What is this?
My special formula.
I spent a lot of time and money
Do you realise how much
each one cost?
I invested a lot, too
Check your bike. It won't start
They were expensive
It worked fine a moment ago
- It must be used to your feet
- Of course
Go ahead, look at yourself
- What?
- A hundred baht
- What did you do to your bike?
- It was fine before
Roong, why are you taking her car?
It's just for a while. So the sun
and wind won't irritate your skin
Orn, why don't you have
lunch with us?
- Leave her alone
- Why won't she?
Just let her practice
on the bike alone
Wait, I'm not finished
I know you'll love this place
Are we almost there? I'm hungry
Let me see. Are you done?
Are you hungry?
Can you hear my stomach growling?
Are you afraid of ghosts?
There are ghosts
of Japanese soldiers here
Stop
Should've come by motorbike
Orn's car will break down for sure
Midday is sweltering.
Good to get away
I like coming here.
The air is cool
Roong's never been here
She had a bad day yesterday
Didn't meet her quota.
Had to stay late
Her hands were sore.
So I promised to escape with her
- Did you bring the chocolate?
- It's in here
- Here, I'll carry the bag
- It's OK
Are you sure?
I don't understand that word
- What's wrong?
- My shirt is sticking to my skin
Don't walk so fast
- What are you doing?
- It really hurts. I can't stand it
Put this in the bag
- Hurry up
- Wait
- Don't look
- Why can't I have a look?
Excuse me
Nothing much to see, right?
Don't worry. I've got it.
I'll carry it
That way
- Your skin looks so scary
- What?
It's terrible.
Let me apply some cream
Don't worry. Just let it flake off
It's melted
Stop it
I hope we won't have to
come back the same way
Close your eyes.
Close your eyes
OK. You can look now
Oh, Min, it's so beautiful.
I never want to leave
Here, let me help
- What's this?
- Grilled pork
And this is pineapple
Oh, Min, I never knew
you were so romantic
- I'll be right back
- Where are you going?
I'll be right back
What are you doing?
I remember I had this as a child
Try this one
Is it edible?
Are they sweet?
Yes, very sweet
How about this one? Is it edible?
Can I eat this one? Is this ripe?
Min
Min, come here
Closer
- Why?
- I'll show you something
Keep still. Don't move
Eat it. Chew it
Chew it
Is it sweet?
- What's the matter?
- It hurts
I can't stand it
Roong
Look, only ripe red berries
Roong taught me Thai
She said she didn't even
finish high school
But teaching me is easy,
since I knew nothing
Like raising a dog, she said
I write my name
or sometimes draw pictures
No one has seen them
Or they would think I am stupid
But my friends who couldn't write
got good jobs here
And good food
The sky's so beautiful, isn't it?
It's really beautiful here
I've never been anywhere
this beautiful
Do you want some of this?
There's sand all over it
Something's biting me
- Here, take a look
- There's nothing there
Of course there is.
Something bit me just now
Here it is. Oh, a red ant
It's really huge. A daddy ant
Min, you're not paying attention
Ants, ants
It's full of ants
- Let's go sit somewhere else
- But what about the view?
Never mind. Just chase them away
Help me
You fucking Karen!
What will you do
after you quit your job?
- What would you like to do?
- I don't know what to do
- I'd like to find work in Singapore
- Where?
Singapore, you know?
My friend works there.
He earns a lot of money
Sometimes I miss my home
I wonder how my family is
- At least here I have you and Orn
- Orn
Speaking of Orn. I'd be happier
if she just disappeared
She takes a lot your money?
That's not it
It's like... how should I say it?
She's just a phoney.
You know the word "phoney"?
She's a mental case.
No one likes her
Boyfriend hit Roong. She cried
Here, I stole this
from the canteen
I could only get this much
Try some
Very good
You're sick and you smoke?
Don't you know?
We Burmese smoke when we're sick
Orn bathing
Orn
Why did you follow me here?
Your motorbike broke down
over there
I was looking for Keng
at the border army base
But the path just disappeared
Look at me. All scratched up
Oh, no
- It hurts
- What have you done?
You're all scratched up
Why didn't you stay on the path?
I'm not a Karen.
How should I know the way?
- Come with me
- Where to?
Just follow me.
I'm not going to kidnap you
- Just take me home, OK?
- Hurry up, come with me
Roong
I'm all wet now
Slow down, Roong
Don't be tense
Just relax
Why aren't you smiling?
There's nothing to be scared of
Damn it. I told you not to.
I'm all soaked now
Oh, don't think too much.
Forget things for a while
Here, watch me
Can't you do that?
Come here
Dip yourself.
Dip yourself like I did
How is it?
- How's Min doing?
- Not much better
Worse, I guess. I'm not sure
Where are you going?
Let me take a look over there
So, this is your secret place
Are you OK, Roong?
I'd better stay here
Silly girl
Min
Min
What's the matter?
Min
Come over here.
Let me see your skin
Let me look at you
Here
Stir it so the vegetable chunks
aren't at the bottom
I think it's better
without the chunks
- Lie back
- What's wrong, Roong?
Lie back
Don't be scared
Don't be scared. I've got you
I'll hold you. Don't resist
Is the sun in your eyes, Min?
I'll put cream on you
How is it?
Min, look at this
Be patient
Dear Nyo...
A friend got me an electrician job
in Papua New Guinea
How's Rangoon?
Seeing the kids here
reminds me of my son
The police tried to find me
but I was hiding in a septic tank
Don't worry,
I will leave here soon
The pictures of you two
keep me going
Some day, you will be with me
And we will have
a kid to celebrate
Here, I'm preparing to go
to a new country
And I'm ready for...
Look at him
He's so handsome
when he's sleeping
Well...
You're too heavy. Get up first
My arms are all sore.
Min is so heavy, isn't he?
- I'm used to it
- Sit down here
- When are we going home?
- In a moment. What's your hurry?
Don't look at me
As if you have such big boobs
- Don't look, OK?
- Of course not
Lie down
- My back
- It's OK. Just lie down
Crazy girl
- Roong, what time is it?
- Wait. I'm still having fun
Min
Min
December 2001
Min is in Bangkok...
...waiting for a job at a casino...
...on the Thai-Cambodian border
Roong got back with her boyfriend
They sell noodles in a town
not far from Bangkok
Like before, Orn continues to work
as an extra in Thai movies