House in the Alley (2012) - full transcript

Until they lose their baby to a miscarriage, a young couple were happily settling into their new life in their spacious home. After the tragedy, Thao is inconsolable and won't let her baby's body leave the house. Normal life eludes her as terrifying visions undermine her sanity. Her husband, Thanh, experiences strange phenomena around their home and when his wife turns on him, he must race to uncover the secrets of the house in the alley before they lose their sanity and their lives.

Help me!

My wife.

My wife!

How long?

I don't know what to do!Where's the doctor?

I don't know what to do!

There is no one.

I wanted to take her

to the hospital.

But she was in too

much pain.

There was so much

blood!

I was so scared!

There, there...

Be calm.

Everything's going

to be okay.

She's here now.

Breathe slowly.

Let me listen.

You can do it.

Breathe deeply.

Breathe deeply for me,

child.

You're wife doesn't

have much time left.

There's too much blood.

In my entire career,

I've never seen,

somethng this bad.

The situation is drastic!

Call the doctor now!

Hurry!

This is bad!

Hurry!

She will die!

No!

I need a doctor,

right now!

One hour?

In one hour,

my wife will be dead!

I don't know.

The doctor..

Honey! Honey!

Doctor...

There's so much blood.

I can't stop it.

Hold on.

Hold on.

I can't feel a pulse.

Did the baby come out?

Honey?

She's delirious.

I know she's delirious,

but you must be calm.

We have to take the

baby out.

It has died in the womb.

That's the only way,

to save your wife.

Honey...honey...

I can't feel anything.

Did the baby come out?

I can't feel it...

Honey...

Is our baby beautiful?

Honey...

Is our baby beautiful?

Tell me...

Honey...

Honey...

Honey...

It's done right?

It's done right?

Honey...

Are you ready?

There are people

here to see you.

They want a funeral

service.

A very special one.

They've been waiting

for a long time.

All these people are

waiting for you.

Honey, you didn't want

this to happen.

If we don't do it,

Mother will...

You don't want it!

Fine!

Oh, hi honey!

Did you sleep well?

I slept well.

I cooked for you.

Just eggs.

Are you going to work?

Yes.

I have to go to the factory.

Go ahead and eat.

Are you okay?

What's wrong?

Nothing. I just don't want

to be home alone.

Honestly, I have to be

at the factory today.

Mother is going crazy and

there's so much work...

It's okay.

Stop talking.

I don't want to hear anymore.

I'm feeling better.

Go ahead and go.

It's okay.

Go.

I'll be okay. I want to

clean the house.

Mother?

I'll be there shortly.

Yeah, I know.

Yes. Bye, bye.

Bye.

I'll be home early, ok?

Hey, it's me.

Yeah. I am better.

How are you?

What are you doing?

What?

You're busy?

Yes.

It's okay.

I'll call you back later.

Bye.

Mom?

It's me.

I am good now.

I am tired and I

sleep a lot.

Mom...

I want to visit you.

I'm not sure when,

but I'll ask him.

I'm okay. I'm very well.

Yes. I know.

Bye mom.

How are you feeling today?

I'm okay.

I've been busy cleaning

all day.

So clean and neat.

We can have a house

warming party soon!

Sorry.

I just wanted to show

off our house.

Oh, I forgot about dinner.

Let me cook something.

No. Let's go out

and eat.

It's ok. It will be quick.

No, wait. I want to

take you out.

I'll need some time

to clean up.

Don't worry. I'll wait

as long as you want.

How do you like the place?

It's nice.

We've lived here for

so many years

and we still don't know

this city.

Are you feeling better?

I am still tired.

I need some more time.

Honey, let 's go somewhere.

Let's go on vacation.

Out of this city.

Of course. When?

How about tomorrow?

So early? I have so

much work to do?

The workers...

There is chaos at

the factory.

The workers...

Forget it...Nevermind.

Let me finish some

unfinished things

and we'll go as soon

as possible.

In that case, I guess

it would be fine.

Honey?

Honey?

Are you alright?

I need to visit my mother.

We can start our

vacation there.

And then go anywhere after.

I thought maybe I could

take you away overseas.

Like Singapore to go shopping.

I really need to see

my mother.

If that's what you

really want

then we will go see

your mother.

Thao!

Thao!

Thao...

Honey. Honey!

Mother?

Yes, I know I'm

running late.

If you know you're late,

then why haven't you left?

It's that wife of yours again?

Please don't bring it up,

Mother!

How long will this

keep going?

I know.

I'll be there right away.

I told you already.

She is your burden.

You still have your

life and work.

Mom...

Enough...

Let's go!

After him!

Get him!

It's your turn!

Damn it!

Hey.

Oh damn! It's the boss.

Is my mother here?

Yeah. The boss is waiting

for you upstairs.

Don't let them know

I'm here.

Don't worry, Boss.

I'll take care of it.

What's wrong with

your leg?

Don't worry, Boss!

What is it Mother?

What's wrong with you?

It's nothing.

You see that?

All these years and we

treat them like family.

Now look at how they

treat us.

They're striking!

They've ruined the trucks!

Have you talked to them?

What do I say?

You look outside.

You think they want to talk?

What is it?

Your wife again?

Don't bring it up!

Since the day you

married her,

this business has been

going down.

She's only brought bad luck!

And what about that thing?

Have you gotten rid of it?

Um...

Everything is good Mother.

Fine? So, why is your

face like that?

You're hiding something

from me.

My wife's not well...

Is she on medication?

No. It's not like that.

I think that...

it's more...

psychological...

You mean...

she's crazy?

Don't say that.

I think you're going

crazy too!

This household has

two nutcases!

I'm thinking...

of taking her to her

countryside hometown.

What for?

Why the countryside?

My wife...

really needs...

to get away from here.

Even if she's gone her

mind is still gone!

I don't even know when

she is sane or not.

What are you going to

do in the countryside?

Don't tell me

you're going to

milk some cows.

Ever since you

guys moved in,

you've been neglectful

of the house.

It looks like an abandoned

house!

You remember...

It's not easy to get a house

in the city like that.

And it was a gift from your

father and brother.

You see how busy I am

with the factory!

And when I received the

house, it wasn't perfect!

There's still lots to fix.

Well, of course!

Everyone has to work hard

for a better living!

Not like that lazy wife

of yours!

Go tell her that!

You need to pay more attention

to our business.

I'm getting old.

I can't do this for long.

That house of yours...

beware it will only

bring bad luck

If you neglect it, you are

asking for trouble.

I'm just saying.

You still need to live your

life.

We are a business class

family.

I hate seeing your face

like that.

We should have been

more careful.

She got pregnant too soon.

So I didn't have time

to plan.

She got pregnant too soon

is because of you!

Finish your personal business.

Then take over this factory.

I have to go to Hanoi.

What?

Why so soon?

Well, everything is just

so chaotic,

and your wife being

like that ...

I guess I'll see...

You don't knock?

The workers want to

talk to you.

What?

How did they get in here?

I can't stop them by myself.

They want to tear my

shirt off!

What do I say?

What do they want?

I don't know?

Don't look at me!

What's wrong?

You scared me!

Do you hear anything?

What?

Laughing.

I don't hear anything.

I was in a taxi with him.

I was drunk out of

my mind.

I didn't know where I

was going.

But at 1 AM,

his phone rang!

Who the hell calls him

at 1 am?

I got so pissed.

You know me.

I wasn't thinking.

I took the phone and threw

it out the window.

But the phone hit the Taxi

guy in the head instead.

Poor guy couldn't

drive straight.

He crashed the car into

a fruit stand.

I didn't even care and walked

out into the street.

Hitched a motorbike

and took off!

Funny ha?

Hey, did you even hear what

I have been saying?

I don't want to sit

here talking all day.

I'm trying to avoid the subject.

and tell you my stupid

stories.

It could be true...

or not..

I'm sorry.

It's okay. These things

will pass by.

Don't be like that.

You are very lucky.

I know.

But I don't know what it

is that I can't let go.

I can't explain it to you.

What's wrong?

I feel empty.

I know.

I understand.

Let me ask you this...

the...

coffin of your child.

What are you going to

do with it?

I think I have to move on.

I know I have been a

burden to everyone.

And I've decided to have a

proper funeral.

That's great!

You should do that!

I know you will feel better.

You and your husband,

should take a vacation.

I think I have to get out

of this city.

How is Thanh?

He has been very good to me.

He tries really hard.

But...

Hey! But there's something

else?

I don't want to think

about it.

Are you serious? You and

I don't have secrets.

Whatever it is,

tell me.

Honestly...

I'm not fine.

I know what you're thinking.

But it's not what you think.

It's not...

about me keeping my

child in the room.

I know for a fact it's not!

It's just that...

My husband...

Whenever I look at him.

I feel like

breaking his neck off

and see blood splatter

everywhere.

You see!

It's okay!

I understand.

Don't be like that.

Listen to me.

You have to get rid of

that thing.

So that you can move on

with your life.

You understand?

I know!

You know how much I

love my husband.

I love him.

But I don't know why

this is happening.

I understand.

Be calm.

Let me ask you this.

What are your plans for

the funeral?

Do you need help with the

arrangements?

I have decided to bury it

in my courtyard.

Honey.

Let's go in the living

room and talk.

You should try

to move on.

I know how hard it is for you.

It's not that I want to forget

about it.

I'm also hurting.

It's my child too.

Let's move on.

It's dead.

Honey...

I don't think it is a good

time for us to go anywhere.

My work is not stable.

Also...

I don't think you are well.

You need more rest.

Thanh! Thanh!

Wake up!

Why are you sleeping here?

Why didn't you close the gate?

Let me tell you,

in this neighborhood

they'll even take your

pots and pans!

Sit down.

Are you okay?

How long have I been

laying there?

I think all night.

I came here and saw you

laying there.

And fried some eggs.

You want some?

I'll fix some for you.

You fried eggs while I

was laying there?

You actually believe me?

No, I bought them.

Where's Thao?

She's your wife?

Why are you asking me?

I thought you were

home alone.

Thanh, wait!

Honey! Honey!

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

What happened to you?

You didn't see anything?

Who was here?

Who?

You're scaring me.

You're freaking me out too.

Oh.

Minh.

You here?

Yeah, I've been meaning

to come visit you.

But now, I think I should

visit Him.

Last night.

I saw people on the roof.

There was someone in

our house.

I heard people.

I've been sleeping.

You don't believe me?

You didn't see anything?

You think you saw ghosts?

You don't believe me, either?

I know it's been rough

on you.

But you must focus

on your business.

You expect to be home all the

time?

Taking care of your wife?

I'm so worned out.

You have to worry more

about the company.

There's still many urgent

things waiting for you.

All these issues,

it's driving me crazy!

And now, it's my wife.

Boss.

You know I see you as family.

I know you have issues.

But I have them too.

What is it?

Just say it.

Just forget it.

We'll talk about it later.

What is this about your wife?

There are problems?

I don't know.

There's something wrong

with her.

Oh, that's just husband

and wife stuff.

It's marriage.

It's normal.

Like yesterday,

she went crazy on me!

Without any reason.

Women are like that.

I have a sister in-law who

also had a miscarriage.

And went kind of crazy.

Just like your wife.

Her husband can't even

come near her.

She freaks out!

And don't even mention

about sex.

It would never cross her mind.

Never!

Prepare yourself.

Never!

And to be frank,

if you don't get back to

the factory

the workers will be

just as cold!

I know.

I can't control them myself.

I'm the manager and I have to

sneak through the back door.

They see me and they

throw rotten eggs.

They trashed my motorbike!

And your mom is cranky

because of you.

And you with your crazy wife!

Just look at me!

Look at how I am.

Well, what do you want

me to do?

They are threatening

to sue you!

Sue for what?

I have to take care of

my wife and kids.

My parents too!

And now you blaming

me too?

Alright, I'll be there!

I'll be there!

That's fine. Forget it.

I'll go deal with it.

You stay home and deal with

this husband and wife issue.

If I had a wife like yours,

I'd dropped her a long time ago.

Hi.

I'll be going now.

Come back to work soon, Thanh!

We all miss you!

Bye, Thao!

Don't talk about me

like that.

No, I wasn't...

I'm not crazy.

How did you...

Shut up!

Honey! Don't go in there!

Yes, Mother?

You know what's going

on here?

They're going crazy!

You hear this!

I went all the way from Hanoi

to deal with this?

I'm old. I can't handle

this anymore.

You have to get over here

now and deal with this!

My wife is not well.

Forget her!

Please talk to them for me!

This is not the right

time for me.

There's something

wrong with her.

I really want to go but...

You hear this!

They are breaking in!

Rioting the place!

You have to come here now!

Boss! Shut the door!

Honey...

come out and have

something to eat.

I need to talk to you.

Burn! Burn!

You want to die?

Hush...Hush...Hush!

Burn! Burn!

Burn it! Burn it!

Why would you want

to burn the room?

Hello?

What? It's raining.

What papers? Invoices?

Alright, anything else you need?

I'm still at home. Okay.

Honey! Honey!

What are you doing?

Let's go inside.

Get inside!

No, I want the rain bath!

Let me go!

I'll get some clothes

for you.

Mom!

What are you doing here?

I thought you were at

the factory.

I have to leave for Hanoi.

Look after the factory for me.

You are leaving now?

Minh is there alone!

You have to be there

to help him.

What happened to you?

Nothing...

Where's your wife?

Um...

She's sleeping.

I want to see her before

I leave.

Wait!

Um...

She's not feeling too well.

No...

I mean...

We didn't know you

were coming.

Stop spoiling her!

We have enough problems.

She is not the princess

of this house.

I have told you ...

that thing in the room...

A woman

who can't even bear

a child is

good for nothing!

And you!

This is not acceptable!

I lost a child myself.

Really?

You never told me.

You didn't need to know.

It was before you were born.

You don't need to concern

yourself with this.

You tell her

It's not such a horrible thing.

And you shouldn't be like this.

Your brother does not want

any more problems.

Don't force him to fly out here!

You know,

how hard it's been for us.

Especially

my wife.

It's been driving me crazy!

And this house!

I keep telling you.

Get flowers, incense, fruits...

To brighten and warm

this place up!

I'm tired of saying this.

Okay, okay. I'll do it.

Is your wife going to

greet me or not?

I'll go see her myself!

Wait, wait!

Mom!

What is it?

Ah, nothing.

Let me go see her.

Wait. I'l just tell her you

came by.

Okay. Tell her I came.

And you...

need to get invoices

and paperwork together.

And head over to the factory.

Minh cannot handle it himself.

Mom?

Clean up this house!

Hey, Boss. Can we take

a break?

Boss...

Boss!

Let's take a break.

If we don't finish, we'll lose

all of our customers!

Relax...

We've been working

nonstop!

I have to get this done.

There are no more

customers.

Why is that?

After your mom left this

afternoon,

all the customers cancelled on

us.

Are you lying to me?

Why would I lie to you?

So, we really don't need

to rush this, Boss.

Let's go get a couple of beers.

It will relax you.

Yeah, ok.

Let's go then.

Wait, I've got some here.

I told you.

You would feel better.

I'm sorry.

I'm just very tired.

All these months....

It seems everyday...

it's getting worse and worse.

I forgive you.

Is it that issue again?

Don't mention it.

You are pretty good for allowing

that thing to live with you.

If it were me? I would have

gotten rid of it a long time

ago.

I want to.

But it's my wife.

You're funny....

You are a Man!

You decide what to do!

I want to.

But I feel bad for her.

Poor her.

I'm tired of listening to you

talk like that.

You look hopeless.

I'm tired of it too.

It ruined my happiness.

God damn it...

It's been dead for months!

In the end, it's just you

and me!

Let's drink more!

Let's go!

Quiet...

my wife will hear you.

So what?

Get her a drink to

wake her up!

She freaked me out

this morning.

Looking at me like that!

You have to get her drunk.

To clear her mind.

Honey! Honey!

Come down and drink

with us!

Honey!

No, nevermind.

I'll be going now.

Hey!

I thought you wanted

to drink?

No, that's okay.

Who's there?

Who's there?

I want to sleep alone.

Why?

What did you do today?

Are you tired?

I'm fine.

What did you do all day?

How about I cook for you?

Don't be like this.

I know that you are

very tired.

But do you need to lay

here all the time?

What do you want?

All day...

you sleep.

Everyday....you lay here.

You want me to cook?

I know!

I know you really like

bathing in the rain.

You really like to bathe

in the rain....

Let's bathe in the rain

together.

If you don't like it...

Let me bathe you.

Yes?

I'll bath you.

I'll massage you.

I'll clean you up. So you don't

need to lay here all day.

So that you don't drive

me crazy.

What do you want?

What do you want? Do you want me

to bathe you? Cook for you?

What do you want?

Why don't you leave

me alone!

You know!

I can kill you!

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean it.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

It's not me.

What did you say?

I don't want this.

You want to kill me?

Why do you want to

kill me?

What did I do wrong?

I didn't mean it!

What did I do?

Why do you treat me

like this?

It's our child.

This is my child too.

Why do you have to

treat me like this?

I'm so sorry. Forgive me.

You think I don't love

my child?

I don't want it to be

like this.

Don't I love you?

Don't I take care of

this family?

I have lost everything!

I don't want this.

Listen to me. Listen to me.

That!

It's that thing.

Don't touch my baby!

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I beg you. Please!

Don't you know it's dead!

It's dead!

I beg you!

Don't touch my baby!

Don't take my baby!

Who are you?

Why are you here?

Who's there!

Who are you?

You want my child?

You want it?

Thao!

Thao!

We have to bury our child!

Listen to me!

Honey! Honey!

Please, we have to

let it go!

Are your parents home?

Yes, yes.

Please wait here.

Hello m'am.

I called about the

house in the alley.

My family called

previously...

Yes, please come in.

Thank you.

These are the papers

from your house.

Thank you.

Who are these kids?

Orphans.

They lived at my house?

Yes.

Where are they now?

This house was burned

down a long time ago.

Burned?

Were the kids ok?

They fooled around,

and burned down the place.

They all died.

Everyone knows of

this story.

Your husband renovated

the house?

Yes.

But he sold it, and lost

a lot of money.

Where is he now?

He died shortly after

the house was sold.

You and I...

Let's start all over ...