Folklore (2018–2021): Season 1, Episode 5 - Folklore - full transcript

We can do this, we can do this together.

Come see me, OK?

You can see him too.

Faiz is still in school.

His dad has high hopes for him.

But he hasn't even seen our child.

I don't want to see you hanging around here.

No phone calls in the middle of the night.

No screaming and crying, none of that.

I don't know what you've been through.

And you don't know me.



Mother and infant

burnt to cinders in house fire

What's going on?

Hello?

I smell gas.

Press the doorbell.

An explosion of that magnitude

and they're still together.

That's love.

Her soul is restless.

This time we'll definitely succeed.

It will grow into a powerful toyol

at your disposal.

I'm sorry we have to meet this way.



Fate has brought us together.

What we're doing is unforgivable.

But such is our role.

We beseech you...

to grant this woman power and freedom.

Death is not the end.

Treat this child as you would your own

and take good care of him.

Still no clue as to what killed the fishes

at the Kampung Cham fish farming community.

... where fish farming is one of the most

important sources of income.

The initial theory of a sabotage is ruled out

as experts have found

no contamination or any other reasons

that might've caused the death of the fishes.

It's bizarre.

Somehow, the animals just know.

Remember how they all fled

before the tsunami came?

Remember 2004 when those dead fishes

washed ashore before the wave hit?

If you ask me...

something big's coming up.

We'll be dead

by the time they make it public.

No, I bet someone must have

pissed someone off.

—Thank you. —Thanks.

What are they going on about?

Or pissed off "something".

Pissed off someone?

—Don't be crazy. —You never know.

My son had a dream the night

before they found those dead fishes.

He dreamt that someone

was hammering on our door

wanting to get in.

Hey, my son had the same dream.

Really?

He opened the door

but there was no one outside.

He fell sick after that.

This village is cursed.

A lot of folks are falling sick.

Are you all right?

Peace be upon you, YB.

Peace be upon you too.

Back from Mecca, all good?

All good.

This way, they're all here.

Peace be upon you.

I've been losing sleep over this.

This is our priority.

I'm pulling all my resources to solve this.

I'm not happy about the conspiracy theories

that are going around.

Please.

Please be sympathetic to the residents' plight.

That's all I ask.

To the politicians who have been

criticising me since day one...

this is what I'd like to say.

God isn't punishing anyone here.

Don't behave like you're God.

Do you have a plan B?

We're still on plan A!

You're not still serious about this, are you?

YB, there's definitely

something going on here.

This is not normal.

Whose idea is this?

YB...

it's worth trying, there's nothing to lose.

We won't know unless we try, right?

I'm not sure.

It will be fine, I guarantee it.

Trust me.

There are things beyond our realm.

We need the right person for the job.

To get it done right.

That's what I'm saying.

You know, Zul.

The legacies my father left behind...

none of which I'm proud of.

He blackmailed people and ruled by terror.

Everyone looks at me

and thinks I have it easy.

You know how hard it is for me

to escape his shadow?

We cannot afford a single misstep.

I'm not like my father, Zul.

I want to do things right.

I know that, YB.

And I'm sure the public knows that too.

But look...

this is not going to hurt anyone.

Let's just try it.

Just get it done.

Take it as a form of goodwill to the people.

I've never done something like this.

Is it costly?

I thought we were doing this in private.

Who are these people?

He said this is how he does it.

These people are his followers.

Who are you?

What is he doing?

Exorcising the spirit.

Who are you?

Satan or Jinn?

Leave this boy!

Leave this boy!

Leave this boy!

The rain will fall

for two whole days and nights.

To cleanse and heal the earth.

Well, he got us more dead fish.

What's going on here?

You're not the one facing them in parliament.

They're really going to grill me this time.

—Come in! —Come in!

Do you know that shaman

has the nerve to ask for payment?

Don't worry, I'll take care of it.

The more the press talks about him

the worse I look.

I sympathise with my people

who continue to suffer.

You weren't suspicious of the possessed guy?

He's the shaman's brother-in-law!

Can't believe we missed that.

We have to issue a public apology.

I'll draft the press statement.

Check it for me.

Goodwill, you say?

Have we met before?

Do I look familiar?

Maybe.

Sorry, I'm not usually like this.

We've met before, haven't we?

If you say so.

Pardon me.

You've been having problems of late?

I think you've got the wrong person, lady.

Do these shamans think

I run a charity organisation?

Who do they think they are?

If they want to run the country

they should join politics!

What did you leave in my pocket?

What's this?

I just want to help.

What do you know about my son?

Is this some joke?

It's been two years.

Regrets won't do you any good.

Your son won't come back to life.

But I know how

you can bring life back to the village.

How did you know about my son?

I just want to help.

Sure you don't want us to drive you any closer?

Here is good enough.

Zul.

What did Boss find in his pocket?

A toy.

His late son left it in his pocket

the day he died.

No one knew.

Not even his wife.

So how did she know?

OK.

So that's why

Boss takes this woman so seriously.

Zul.

What?

Did you hear that?

Hear what?

A kid crying.

This is a bad idea.

She said not to disturb her.

We won't disturb her.

Pray that this doesn't go wrong.

Boss really trusts her.

Did you notice the way he looks at her?

I just want to see what she's up to.

Who is she talking to?

See that?

A rat?

A rat, my foot.

That's no rat.

It's too big to be one.

It's so dark, how would you know?

I can feel it.

Snake or rat?

I've seen huge rats before.

There's no way that was a rat.

Where have you been?

I don't believe it. No way that's true.

Why not?

No such thing as a miracle here.

Well, you never know.

I heard it's a woman this time.

To those conspiracy theorists out there...

there is no plot against the townsfolk.

That's what I heard too.

The last shaman they got

was obviously a fraud.

This time round

they got a woman from Indonesia.

I heard she's very powerful.

No one poisoned the ponds.

You have my word on it.

I don't care who they got.

They fixed it, that's what matters.

As for those who wanted to see me fall...

I'm here to prove that

I'm strong and committed to the people.

I wouldn't mess with those things.

It's like with credit cards.

It feels great to use one

but sooner or later, you have to pay it back.

You haven't told us

how you resolved the issue.

I hired a better shaman!

There can't be nothing.

What about tax records? Or family records?

There's got to be something!

What do you mean I have to pay more?

Come on.

How much more do I need to pay you?

OK, fine.

I'll get it for you.

Peace be upon you.

Peace be upon you too.

Relax.

I'm not asking you for money.

Do what you want.

But please leave him alone.

This place is growing on me.

Can't you please go away?

Just leave.

Name your price.

Maybe...

you should go away instead.

Where are you?

—Hello? —Lan, I need to talk to YB!

We're at the orphanage visiting the kids.

—What's up? —Lan!

I need to talk to YB right now!

He said he's not to be disturbed.

It's all her doing, Lan!

The dead fish... it's all her!

Where are you?

You're breaking up.

Lan, can you hear me? Lan!

Hey, where are you?

Damn it!

Damn it!

Hey!

No ice cream for those who get caught!

Quiet down, you two!

I can't get a moment of peace anywhere!

Listen to me.

Hello.

What?

Where?

OK.

See you later.

Zul was knocked down by a car.

Died on the way to the hospital.

I still remember when we were in college.

He was the only one who challenged me.

I liked his attitude.

So I picked him and trained him.

Funded his education.

Took care of him.

Are you upset with me?

No.

Why should I be?

All you did was tell me

he was siphoning money behind my back.

Should I have told you earlier?

It's OK.

Everything will be OK now.

What are we doing here?

There's nothing here.

People forget the bad press

when I get the world turning.

Dear.

The fish farming community

can't thank you enough.

Tourists are flocking to the place.

There's a reason why I got re-elected.

Is this where

you ask me to close my eyes

so you can put a necklace around my neck?

You read me like a book.

Close your eyes.

Dear?

OK, open your eyes.

There were three bidders for this plot of land.

Guess who got it?

Dear?

This is all yours.

Your name will be on the papers.

I couldn't have gotten this far

without you, dear.

Everything will change.

Everything.

You promised to name our child.

Great!

Boss, looks like we'll win the court case.

Excellent!

You're right in telling me to sue the papers.

If they print nonsense about me...

it's only right I get something out of it.

Don't you think it's great news?

Dear...

there's still something you haven't done.

So this is it, Datin.

Your father would roll over in his grave.

I wouldn't even spit on you!

It's not worth it!

You see?

Even after 12 years

she still doesn't understand

that I don't want to be like my father.

Shall we move on?

YB, you are aware that...

you are signing off a lot of things.

Would you reconsider?

No, I'm very sure.

You must love your new wife a lot.

Hey!

You'll never live in peace in my house, bitch!

—Datin... —Get out!

—Let go! —OK, sorry.

Bitch!

I'm so hungry, I could eat a cow.

I won't give you my blessing.

Mother.

Sit, please.

You'll come around eventually.

It's the same back when I married Siti.

You didn't agree...

didn't want to give your blessing.

Siti was here just now.

I knew it was going to turn out this way.

I regret not being able to stop you.

Siti and I are over.

She's free now.

She can go wherever she wants.

Is it worth losing your mind

over that woman?

You're just like your father.

It's always about what you want.

Even though your father had a mistress

he was always home.

He never abandoned us.

I don't want to be like Father.

No matter how badly he treated you

you never fought back.

I don't want to be like that.

I want to do things my way.

You want to do everything on your own?

You'll see, Mother.

You're all I have.

There's nothing more I can do.

Do you pray?

Only God is looking out for you.

The lawsuit against APC Media Holdings

will be settled outside of court.

The company was sued for one million ringgit

over reports alleging...

Dato's unsavoury business practices

in the Kampung Cham fish farm incident.

As you can see, I'm blessed

that the court takes my side in this.

Be patient, my child.

All will fall into place soon.

What's wrong, dear?

I've not been sleeping well

ever since that woman moved out.

I get strange dreams every night.

Sometimes, I would dream of you.

But why would I dream of you...

when I see you every day?

She might have done something to the house.

Something nasty.

You think I haven't checked the house?

That's not what I mean.

I just fear it's something you can't handle.

There's nothing I can't handle, dear.

You know what's weird about those dreams?

Dear, you remember the first time we met?

I said you looked familiar.

In those dreams...

we've known each other for a long time

and that feeling keeps growing stronger.

Too much talking, I'm thirsty.

Dear?

Is that you, dear?

Dear, there's somebody in the house!

Don't!

You have to get used to it.

There's a reason why we got this far.

Listen to me carefully.

Don't turn around.

It can get very jealous.

Come to me, dear.

Hurts, doesn't it?

Unlike in dreams.

But dreams do come true.

My mother was someone's mistress.

She was beautiful.

My father's wife had all the attention

from my father and his family.

They were rich and famous.

Everyone knew them.

Whereas it was like

my mother and I didn't exist.

I wanted to be pretty.

Pretty like my mother.

So I could show myself to the world.

Forgive us

for we are weak and powerless.

We ask you

to grant this woman power and freedom.

Are you willing to serve and remain loyal?

I'm willing.

And I shall remain loyal.

Now tell your story.

When I was sixteen...

I got pregnant.

I was pregnant.

I wanted to keep the baby.

How silly of me.

My father made me get rid of it.

Even though he knew the baby was his.

After my mother found out...

she was never the same.

I took care of her

when she was in the asylum.

Father only came once.

He cried and begged for forgiveness.

But Mother was already gone by then.

She had died a while back.

I wanted to get back at him with all my rage.

But I couldn't, because he died.

He was gone.

I couldn't make him pay.

But I knew

his family was still around.

You were right.

We do have a connection.

It's too bad...

our father never told you about me.

My brother.

I love that boy.

She knows the price.

Ten years is a short time.

I hope Adam doesn't suffer too much

when the day comes.

Congratulations, Datin!

I heard the good news.

You're awesome, Datin!

Looks like you're going to win.

Thank you.

I'm the one who should be grateful.

Greet your father.

He can move his mouth a little now, Datin.

That's progress, right?

The likelihood of a full recovery

in stroke patients is low.

Datin, the new wing in the next block is done.

Would you like a tour?

I'm happy to be able to help.

What a nice day.

Do I look familiar?