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[upbeat folk music playing]
[manual typewriter clacking]
[vocalist singing in Thai, yodeling]
WE SHOULD FIND OUT WHAT WE LOVE
FIRST YOU SHOULD FIND WHAT YOU LOVE
OSOT 18 THEPPAYADA
BEFORE YOU START TO DREAM
[upbeat folksy music continues]
ONCE UPON A STAR
[man over PA] No, no. Please, no, Mr. Wikrom.
You invited me to go hunting animals not ghosts.
[man as Wikrom] What? You're a hunter and you're afraid of ghosts?
[man whimpering] Yes, I am.
I'm not afraid of lions, tigers, or elephants.
But ghosts? That's a different story. I don't know how to fight them.
[man as Wikrom] Come on. Let's go in and take a look.
[man whimpering] Oh, it looks so scary in there.
Even the villagers won't go in.
[man as Wikrom] Well, we're going in. Come on!
[barking, howling]
[whimpering] That sound was so wee-wee.
What on earth makes a scary sound like that?
[as Wikrom] Oh, Matt, don't worry. It's just the dogs howling.
They're seeing the ghosts walking around the building.
[man 2] Look at you. Your face is as sweet as sugarcane.
[man continues chattering in background]
Stay a while. After the movie, I'll take you home.
[kisses]
[man] He tripped over himself.
Come on, Kao.
Stop chatting up the customers.
The first reel's almost over.
Pay attention to what you're doing. You're on the clock.
-Come on, Uncle Man. -[background chatter continues]
You're cramping my style.
-[gentle string music playing] -Hmm. And how is Wikrom doing today, Khun?
[man as woman] Father!
Khun doesn't know about the disagreement yet.
Hey! Is that supposed to be a girl's voice?
-Sounds more like a dog in heat! -[men laughing]
-Sweeten it up for fuck's sake! -[as woman] Oh my God!
All of this is between you and Uncle Jamorn.
Khun has never looked down on us.
[man as Wikrom] It's over, Khun Chai. It was just a dream.
A dream that will never come true.
-[high-pitched feedback ringing] -[man 2] Oh God!
-[audience murmuring, groaning] -[man 2] Ow!
[as woman] I miss him so much, Dad.
Holy shit! Hey!
What the hell? You tryin' to make us deaf?
Asshole!
-Hey! -[sensual music playing]
[man] Oh, darling. You look stunning.
[as woman] Oh. It's so chilly out tonight.
[whispers] Tuan.
[man as woman] Have a drink, Khun Chai.
-Drinking warms your body… -Yes, that's it. Yes. That's it.
-That's it… What? What happened? -[audience grumbling] Hey!
What the hell? Keep it going?
-[man clears throat] -[woman] You're messing with us!
Ladies and gentlemen, we'll be right back to the movie in a few minutes.
But in the meantime, let's hear a word from our sponsors.
We have some excellent products here.
This stomach remedy is great for gentlemen and ladies of all ages.
It can be used on youngsters and seniors.
Precise manufacturing process is done by the Osottheppayada Company
and our sponsor Hermit Holding Poker Cards.
-Poke, poke, poke, poker! -"Poke, poke," I'll shove a poker up you!
I'm here to watch a movie. Show me the movie now.
Just give me a couple more seconds and we'll be right back to the movie.
Those of you who drink too much might end up with a lot of heartburn.
This will help clear all of that up. We're here to help.
Ah, hey, hey, buddy! We've been drinking all day,
but we're not feeling any goddamn burn.
If you don't have heartburn now, that's okay. You're fine for now. Yeah.
Uh, all right. The song is over. We're at the best part of the movie.
Enjoy watching the rest of it.
-[Tuan] Yeah! Fucking idiot! Let's go! -[projector whirring]
[sensual music playing]
[man as woman] Oh, Khun. Oh…
[whispers] No use…
[gasping]
-[sizzling] -[man whispers] Shit.
-[audience grumbling] -Hey, Kao! The film's burning!
-What should we do? -Hey, you! Asshole! Hey!
-What the hell? -What is this?
Are you assholes messing with us? What the hell?
-Hey! Deal with them! -You got it.
[cat snarls]
[cat howls]
-[cat howls] -Shit!
-[audience laughing] -What are you doing?
What the hell?
[clicks]
Hey! Hey, Kao! Where are you going? W-what are you gonna do?
-[clangs] -[Tuan] Hey! Look at that asshole!
-Think you're hot shit? -Think you're so tough?
[both men] Kao!
-Come on! Let's go then! -[both men] Kao! Kao! Kao!
-[Tuan] Come here, asshole! -Kao, calm down!
-Why'd you throw a cat at the screen? -I didn't throw it, stupid. It jumped.
Yeah. It was pissed at you for selling crappy medicine, asshole!
[men laughing]
Well, I'm pissed at you too! Assholes! Come on!
-Come on! -Wanna go?
-Let's go! -Calm down, guys!
I don't care if you're young or old, I'll take you both on!
I'll kick both your asses!
[man 4] And what about this old man?
[music stops]
-[whispers] Okay, let's go. Let's go. -Let's go.
Settle down, Tuan.
All of you!
Now, are you gonna go back home?
Or do you wanna fight a monk?
No, Father.
[man 5] Move it, assholes!
[quiet suspenseful percussion playing]
[man] Well, that was awful. We didn't sell any product.
Our screen's torn.
Almost got in a fight.
Hmm. A torn screen is a lot better than a broken nose.
I had a bad feeling right from the beginning of the show, you know?
Our only customers were old people and monks.
The rest were all thugs.
Look over there. You see that?
All the young kids are over there watching the Kampanat Company.
They have a way bigger budget than we do.
[dramatic music playing over PA]
[actor 1] What do you have to say about it?
KAMPANAT COMPANY
[actor 2] What should we do?
SHOWING TODAY
[actor 2] Hey, wait. Han, where are you going?
-[Han] What is it? I'm gonna kill him. -[actor 2] You have a death wish?
Before you get into a tiger's den, you need to have a plan.
Hey, old man! This is Han and I'm ready.
Come out and settle this once and for all.
You think you can beat me? Hmm?
-Don't! Let me go! -[actor 3] Hey!
-Hey! Stop! -Let me go! I said let me go!
-Don't you touch her! Let her go! -[actor 3] No!
-[actors grunting] -[actor 4] Is that all you've got?
-[Han] Take that! And that! -[actor 4 grunts] That's nothing!
-Let go! [grunts] -Oh man, you're heavy!
What did you eat?
-[audience cheering] -[actor 4] Hey. Give me a second…
We don't have the kind of money they do. Who's gonna and come see us?
The truck's old and so's the owner.
So's his way of thinking.
How the hell can we compete with him?
Shut up.
[mysterious music playing]
[grunts]
-You talk too much. -[chuckles]
-We should've let you get your ass kicked. -[all laughing]
AMPHOE MUEANG, LOPBURI
-[Man] Is it spicy? Here you go. -[woman] Thank you.
[mysterious music continues]
[Man] My soft-boiled eggs and coffee ready?
Yes, they are.
-This it? -Yes.
-Thanks. And here you go. -[woman] Thank you.
[Man] There you go.
-Some nice soft-boiled eggs and coffee. -Yeah!
Mm! They're boiled perfectly.
[gulps] Mm. Mm.
-[gulps] Mm. -[Man] Oh, that's good. See?
-You've gotta eat them while they're hot. -[trills lips]
-But the coffee's too sweet again. -Did you sweet-talk the seller, buddy?
-[chuckles] -Kao… she has a husband.
He was standing right beside her washing glasses.
Sure about that?
Why don't you go and chat her up?
Then me and Manit can stitch you up after you get your ass kicked again.
Hmm. Is this mine?
Have some coconut.
No, it's too sweet.
Mm.
Hey man. Can you pack our things on the roof? I'm gonna take a break.
-Yeah, yeah, yeah. Sure thing. -And where are we going today?
Why don't you learn to read the schedule, Kao?
Tha Ruea today. Tomorrow, Ban Mi.
Doesn't matter where. No one'll come.
[clears throat]
[whistling melody]
It's true, you know, what Kao said. Our sales are really down. Huh?
[Kao] Ready?
[grunts]
Maybe we should change things up.
Our wages alone just aren't enough.
We gotta do something.
What do you expect me to do, Kao?
I'm not the owner of the company.
I'm an employee just like you are.
I've already tried to change things up a bit, okay?
But the company won't listen to me.
The whole advertising budget's been poured into TV and radio.
Traveling movie groups like us… They're becoming obsolete.
And if the company doesn't change their sales strategies,
then our jobs will be left to fate.
You sound like you've given up already.
We can't rely on fate anymore.
We need to adapt to the times, Manit.
-[Manit sighs] -[Man sighs]
We can't keep doing the same thing. We've got to make changes.
There must be a better way to do things. We just have to find it.
But now Kampanat company has taken all our customers.
Their movies have Mitr with guns.
Mitr in a mask.
They have modern equipment and a newer truck.
And they have real male and female dubbing artists.
Listen, man.
Their female lead's voice is like… mm!
[sharp inhale] Sounds as clear as a bell.
They don't want to hear
one guy doing every man, woman, and child's voice anymore.
[Man] Come on, Manit. We've talked about this.
Let's ask a female dubber to join us.
And how do we do that?
Uh, do we… secretly announce it?
If the company hears about it, we'll be fired.
Then we don't tell the company.
We can just keep it to ourselves.
Right now, Kao's friend is helping us look for one.
Don't worry. I told him to make sure he keeps it under wraps.
[gentle music playing]
Hmm.
Let's do it.
[engine starts]
[pensive music playing]
-[horn blaring] -[Manit] Ow!
Asshole!
Shit. What the hell kinda crazy driving was that?
-Shit. Oh, Kao! The medicine fell! -[Kao] Pick it up.
-[Manit] Is anything broken? -I couldn't catch it.
[Manit] It's okay. Jeez.
FEVER-BREAKING MEDICINE
[whimsical music playing]
OSOTTHEPPAYADA PHARMACEUTICAL A HERMIT HOLDING POKER CARDS BRAND
[sighs]
[lighter clicking]
Are you guys Mr. Manit's traveling troupe?
My name's Rueangkae.
Hmm.
How long have you been dubbing?
Three years.
I was with a…
a troupe.
Was it a traveling one?
Which company was it?
Is it okay if I don't answer that question?
I don't feel comfortable answering for personal reasons.
I heard from a friend that your group needs
an experienced female dubbing artist.
So I came to apply.
My personal history doesn't have anything to do with my ability
to dub and do it well.
Why don't you let me audition? Then you can see.
[pensive music playing]
[Manit over PA] Greetings everyone!
The mellifluous voice you're hearing is from a traveling outdoor cinema troupe
brought to you by the Osottheppayada Company
and sponsored by Hermit Holding Poker Cards.
Poke, poke, poke, poke…
Supplier of the best herbal medicine for stomach indigestion.
Also good for your baby's colic.
[mimics infant crying]
Come and see for yourself.
We invite all of you to a movie screening tonight.
We'll be showing it in the old market at seven o'clock sharp.
The movie is a thrilling drama
and features the beautiful Petchara Chaowarat
in her jaw-dropping screen debut.
She stars alongside the incomparable Mitr Chaibancha,
Thailand's most beloved, favorite actor.
The film, called Pimchawee's Love Story,
will be dubbed live by a real man and woman.
Manit, the man with five voices,
and for the first time, a female dubbing artist
whose voice sounds as sweet as honey, Miss Petcharueang!
Rueang, Rueang, Rueang!
[Petcharueang] Artorn.
[giggles]
[Manit] Oh. Pim. Goodness. You're here early.
[Petcharueang] Uh, the money I had wasn't enough,
so I brought this.
It's a gold belt that I thought you could sell and get more money.
It should be enough for what you need.
Oh, Pim, are you sure about this?
I don't want to ask too much of you, my dear.
Oh please, just take it You don't have to worry about it.
Remember, you and I are like one person. We're bound together.
When you suffer, I suffer.
When you're happy, I'm happy.
[Manit] Oh, sweetheart.
I don't know how I could ever thank you.
Your kindness is… overwhelming.
I don't ask for much in return.
All I ask is that you only love me and just me. That's all.
[Manit gasps] Oh, Pim.
Rest assured, I could never love anyone else in this world as much as I love you.
If you don't believe me, I'll swear to it.
[Petcharueang] Oh. No, no.
You don't have to. I believe you, my sweet, Artorn.
Your word is all I really need.
[Manit] I just want you to be happy, Pim.
[sniffles]
[gentle string music playing]
[Manit] And now a word from the Osottheppayada Company
and from our sponsor, Hermit Holding Poker Cards.
-Poke, poke, poker! -Do you know what blood type you are?
Those who are type A and type AB, please raise your hands.
Those who are type O, raise your hands.
If you don't know, then you should go see a doctor soon.
You could have anemia or a blood disease.
It's important to know what the symptoms are.
When you get up too fast, do you feel dizzy?
Do you have trouble keeping your balance? Do you see stars in front of you?
Or some people might fall when they try to sit down
Yellow eyes means you have jaundice.
Do you have loss of appetite? Are you having trouble sleeping?
1:00 a.m? 2:00 a.m? You're still awake?
Then, when you finally do sleep, you start having those dreams.
You know the ones I mean.
A gentleman would dream of sleeping with a female star.
A lady would dream of sleeping with Mitr Chaibancha!
Yeah! [laughing]
[Manit] Rueangkae, here's your share.
So tell me. Did I get the part?
Uh, well… next month, we're touring the lower north area.
If you'd like to join us… we'd love to have you.
Well… that sounds really good.
How long is the tour gonna last?
About a month. No more than a month and a half.
We'll start in Lopburi.
Then Nakhon Sawan, Phitsanulok,
and go around to Phetchabun and then circle back to Lopburi.
I want the same pay as everyone else.
As for the duration, I can't do more than a month and a half.
I have to go to Phra Nakhon for business.
If you agree to all that… then I'll join you.
[upbeat music playing]
[Manit] So you're going to Phra Nakhon.
Are you going to work in movie theaters?
-I'm going to take typing classes. -Typewriting?
-I wanna do something different. -Why's that, Rueangkae?
You're really good at dubbing.
You've got a bright future ahead.
But it's not my dream.
Um, I want to save up some money to be able to start a new life.
And what is your dream, Rueangkae?
I wanna work as a secretary.
For a large company.
If I can't be a secretary, I'd be okay with being an office clerk.
You dream big. But I'm sure you'll make it.
Okay, I do have one condition if you wanna work with us.
ONLY EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED ON THIS TRUCK
But we shouldn't keep secrets.
It'll be fine.
When the time comes,
I'll be able to prove to the company that
the changes we made are for their own good.
And my decision to break company policy was only for the company's survival.
But in order to do that,
we're gonna need your help.
Okay. I'll do my best.
The problem is, how are the four of us all gonna live together?
Like usual. Like people do in a traveling group.
What? We're all guys here if you hadn't noticed.
How are you going to live with us?
It's okay. Don't worry, Uncle Man. I've lived with men before.
I totally understand what men are like.
Take my husband, for example.
At first, he was good, but then his true colors started showing.
He was fooling around, and then I caught him.
I'm really sorry, but you do know that not all men are like that, Rueangkae.
Really? I don't believe it.
Do you know why I decided to completely cut him out of my life?
Because he gave me syphilis.
-[Kao and Manit] What? -[Man] Syphilis?
[lively music playing]
Ah.
Ah. Great.
-Uh, which ones have you already counted? -Those.
-There are six of those left. -You counted these ones?
[lively music continues]
[Kao] Are you done?
All right! Come on, everyone! Have some tum pa.
-What is it? -Sticky rice cakes with bananas.
-Thank you. -There you go.
WANG PRAI
THA RUEA MARKET SCREENING BANTHUK RAK PIMCHAWEE
[Kao] So, are you paying, boss? [chuckles]
[Man] I always do.
[chickens clucking]
[woman] Lottery tickets! Who wants a ticket?
Got any good numbers there, miss?
-A pack of Gold Flake, please. -[woman] That'll be two baht.
Okay.
There are so many good-looking women here, huh?
-[Manit] There's another lottery stall. -[Man] Okay, let's go.
-Here you go. -[woman] Thank you.
[lively music continues]
SYPHILIS IS BACK! THE DISEASE IS REEMERGING
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
[chuckles]
-Do you have number 18? -[man] Yes, I do.
-I'll take it then. -Yes, sir.
-Can I help you? -Do you have red ink and an inkwell?
Yes, I do.
That'll be ten baht.
-Here you go. -[man] Thanks.
-[man] That'll be five baht. -Here you go.
-[man] Thanks. Good luck. -Yeah, thanks a lot.
[voices chattering faintly]
[man on TV in Thai] His dad has to apply Boribun Balm on him and say,
"Don't be naughty again."
Lor's dad says, "For falls and bruises, use Boribun Balm."
Ouch! For pain, swelling, sprains, stiffness, stings, use Boribun Balm.
Lor knows it by heart, "For bruises or insect bites
and you're safe."
Bites, rashes, itching, pain, swelling,
sprains, stiffness, stings, soreness, or knots, use Boribun Balm ointment.
[mysterious music playing]
Rueangkae, time to go.
Mm.
[Rueangkae humming]
[Manit] All right. Let's put this away.
Come on. You done?
Yeah.
-Manit. -[Manit] Oh.
-Hello, Mr. Wichian. -Hello.
[Kao] Hello.
-You came all this way? -Of course I did. Who else would?
Yoon and I are the only northern supervisors left.
Company's cutting costs everywhere.
Look. Here are the supplies you wanted.
I took them from the troupe that was disbanded.
I also brought you guys Mon Rak Luk Thung.
It's in Super 16.
Soon, we'll show movies with sound.
No more dubbing. You'll just sell medicine.
Is everyone heading back to Bangkok?
None of the troupes are making their targets.
Including yours.
This could be the last tour for you.
Make some money.
Where's Man anyway?
[suspenseful music playing]
Holy shit. Uh, Mr. Wichian.
-The fever drink. Did I order it too? -Yeah. Of course you did. It's here.
There's the receipt.
-Check it. -Well, let's open it to make sure.
Maybe it's the wrong thing.
Why would I put the wrong thing in? Huh?
Hey, Kao!
Where do you think you're going? Come open this box for us.
I wanna see Man. Man!
Man!
Hey, Man! Man, Mr. Wichian's here!
[humming]
-[Kao] Man! Mr. Wichian's here! -Holy shit!
What's wrong?
-The manager's here. -[Rueangkae] What? Manager?
The regional manager, our supervisor, he's here!
Oh my… [gasps] …God.
Hide. Hide!
[gasping]
[Manit] Wait, Mr. Wichian!
What is with you anyhow?
-[Man] Hello, Mr. Wichian. -Hey!
-Hi, Man. -[Man] Hi.
-How are you doing? -[Man] Good.
Oh, here. I brought you the new highway map.
Ah. Thank you.
I'm doing great, sir. Everything's the same.
The only thing different is I'm a bit older.
[both chuckle]
-I can tell just by looking at your hair. -Right.
[chuckles]
[mysterious music playing]
[hesitates] Mr. Wichian, I don't think you should go up there. It's hot.
Hey. It's okay. You've got work to do. Get back to it. Go on.
Okay.
[hesitates] Mr. Wichian!
[music ends]
[suspenseful music playing]
[inhales]
[whispers] Under. Get under there.
[Rueangkae whimpers]
[whispers] She's down there.
[Wichian grunts]
[knocks on vehicle]
Is this old rust bucket still working okay. Hmm?
Uh. Well…
-Well? Well, what? Spit it out, Man. -It's just so dirty inside the truck sir.
Well… it doesn't look dirty to me.
Look at this seat. Looks good as new.
Wow. Don't tell me you're even sewing the seat cushions now?
That's right. I sewed it myself.
Uh, the old leather was looking a bit worn out.
You do everything, don't ya?
[Wichian grunts]
I think it's a miracle this thing's still running.
[Manit] Yes, sir.
[suspenseful music continues]
And… check the tires.
Make sure that, uh, they can get you where you're going.
[Man] Got it.
[music stops]
[suspenseful music resumes]
[Wichian] Okay. You've got all the equipment, Manit?
Yes. We've even got spares, Mr. Wichian. [chuckles]
-Okay. I've gotta go. -[Man chuckles]
[Manit] All right.
[Wichian] Oh.
The boss told me to remind you… not to make any changes.
-Got it, Mr. Wichian. -Okay.
Good. I'll see ya later. Goodbye, Man.
-[Man] Thank you, sir. -[Kao and Manit] Goodbye, sir.
PLEASE PARK YOUR CAR IN AN ORDERLY MANNER
[metal clangs]
Shit. That was a frickin' close one.
[suspenseful music playing]
[manual typewriter clacking]
[Rueangkae] And so my adventure with a traveling pharma-cinema troupe
started that day.
[Rueangkae over PA] Torachon Den Tai is a movie people are dying to see.
It's a great movie featuring some of your favorite stars,
like Mitr Chaibancha,
Prachuap Lerkyamdee,
Metta Rungrat, Adul Dulyarat,
along with many of your favorite comedians like Somphong Phongmit…
[Rueangkae] Our traveling caravan didn't have many films.
And they weren't in very good condition,
because they had been shown in Phra Nakhon
in both the best and worst cinemas
and even in other traveling cinema troupes
before they ended up with us and our traveling pharma-cinema troupe.
[Rueangkae] Do you realize what kind of place we're in?
Why did you come here?
[Manit] I wanted to come. My friend too.
[Rueangkae] Every film we had starred Thailand's favorite actor,
Mitr Chaibancha.
Every year, Mitr starred in more than 40 movies,
everything from action to drama to romance to tragedy.
We saw him almost every day.
That's why the four of us considered Mitr
to be the fifth member of our traveling pharma-cinema troupe.
I'm neither a government officer, nor am I a member of any movement.
What do you do for a living?
[Manit] I'm just a playboy.
I like to go out at night.
[Rueangkae] And why do you do that?
I want to find a woman to fall in love with.
One who will love me in return.
-[Rueangkae] Have you found one? -[Manit] No. I haven't.
But there are women in my hotel room every night.
[both laughing]
-You're lying. -[audience laughing]
[lively music playing]
If anyone has the symptoms I just mentioned before,
please come and see me.
Come on up. Yes. Yes. Thank you very much.
Hey, I hope you feel better soon, then.
We have great medicine for fever, for indigestion, women's ailments.
We also have large bottles if you need.
Would you like a big bottle or a small one?
[projector whirring]
[gentle music playing]
[men grunting]
[gentle music continues]
[man 1] Cut!
Amazing! Okay.
Let's take a break. Scene change. Moving on.
-Wow. Amazing. That was great. -[man 2] Thank you.
[man 1] During the break, I'd like to introduce you to someone that I know.
This way. Come over here.
Hey, Manit. Come. Come here.
-[man 2] Hello. -[Manit] Hello.
[Kao] Hello.
-[man 2] Hello. -[Kao] Hello
-[man 2] Hello. -[Manit] Hello.
Uh, my name is Manit. I'm a dubbing artist.
I dub your voice every single day.
-It's a pleasure to meet you. -[chuckles] He's your biggest fan.
[gentle music playing]
-[Man] Hey, Kao. -[Kao] What?
Do you know why they call him Mitr?
No, I don't. Why?
They say friends are the most important thing in his life.
So the director gave him the name "Mitr," which means "friend."
MITR CHAIBANCHA
[rooster crowing]
[Manit] Will it take long?
Please check it thoroughly. Thank you.
[Man] Mm, mm!
Mm! Ah, just what I needed.
Ew! That's so gross.
But that is the best nourishment, my dear. I can go all day now.
Manit, we sold a lot of product yesterday, didn't we?
-[Manit] Mm. -[Kao] Mm.
That's right. If things keep going this good,
we'll hit the target within a month.
Then maybe I'll be able to buy a portable typewriter.
[Manit chuckles]
Secretaries… don't make as much money as dubbing artists.
-I'm telling you. -Yeah?
Hey. Don't you have a dream job, Kao?
Of course.
Right now, I work behind the scenes.
-[Rueangkae] Mm-hmm. -But one day, I'll be on the screen.
-Mm-hmm. -That's my dream.
[Kao chuckles]
That's a pretty big dream.
Well, sure. Why not? I mean, that's the point, isn't it?
Yeah.
-Look at Mitr. He was an orphan. -[Man] Right.
-He was raised in a temple by the monks. -[Rueangkae] Mm.
Look at him today.
He's a big movie star.
[Rueangkae] Mm.
But Kao, your face and physique aren't even close to Mitr's.
Come on. One day,
maybe the skinny, pale, undernourished look will be popular.
-[all laughing] -Then look out.
A male lead's gotta be dark and handsome, right, Kae?
-[Kao] Mm. -Mm.
Male leads can be handsome in different ways.
They just can't cheat, that's all.
[Man laughing]
I'm afraid that's a big dream too.
[men laughing]
[groans] Oh.
AMPHOE KHAO SAI, PHITSANULOK
[upbeat folk music playing]
[vocalist singing in Thai]
OSOT 18 THEPPAYADA
[Man playing woodwind instrument]
[upbeat folk music continues]
How are you feeling?
[moans] Ooh.
-Mm. -It's bitter tasting.
[Manit] Careful, now.
All right. Watch out.
[Rueangkae on PA] Kids, when the truck is moving slowly like this,
don't run right behind it!
And don't try to hang on to the bumper.
It's too dangerous!
[Manit on PA] Good news, everyone!
Tonight, there'll be an outdoor movie showing at the rice drying yard
in front of the old mill.
It's free admission, so you don't have to pay!
-[Kao] Whoa, Man. -[Man] Yeah?
[Kao] Doesn't look old.
-[Man] Don't look at it. It's shy. -Nothing to be shy about.
-Are you done? -[Manit] Almost.
Done!
[folk music ends]
Mm.
Lots of people here tonight. Let's do a good job, Kae.
Don't worry about me, Manit.
Wanna bet which of us gets more laughs?
[Manit and Kao chuckling]
Yeah, let's make bets on who'll do it.
Oh, ho-ho-ho!
How about this? Whoever gets the most laughs wins.
The loser has to buy all of us a nice big meal.
[Man] Yeah!
-So? -Oh yeah! I'm betting on Rueangkae.
-Then I'm betting on Manit. -Okay!
One matchstick for every laugh. At the end, whoever has the most wins.
-Is that a deal? -[Kao] Yeah! It's a deal!
-[Man] Okay. -[all chuckling]
Meal time!
Meal time! Meal time!
-Meal-- -Manit, you can do it, right?
-[all laughing] -Oh! How long have I been doing this?
Tonight we present for your viewing pleasure Nang Prai Tanee!
[projector whirring]
[Rueangkae] But first, you have to say that I'm still thin and pretty
and I make your heart strings go crazy
like zing-zang, zing-zang…
Aw, just like before.
[Manit] Even a cute little 15- or 16-year-old is no match for my wife.
-May lightning strike me down. -[thunderclap]
[screams] My goodness! Oh, you liar! You'll kill us both!
I'm going to bed now. Don't forget to close the doors and windows properly.
Aw. You don't have to keep reminding me. I'm a grown ass man, now!
-[cackling] -[audience laughing]
[no audible dialogue]
[lively music playing]
[audience laughing]
-[Rueangkae] Oh, honey… -[moaning]
[Rueangkae] Come to me.
Come here sweetie pie.
[Manit] Oh, please. Go away.
Please don't come near me. I'm so scared.
Let me just die of natural causes.
[audience laughing]
WANG THONG PROVINCIAL POLICE STATION
[Rueangkae] Two, three, four, five, six,
seven, eight, nine, ten,
eleven,
twelve…
thirteen…
fourteen…
[Man clears throat]
fifteen,
16, 17,
18, 19… 19… and a half.
Nineteen And a half.
[groans] I only lost by two and a half
[animal howling in distance]
[animals howling]
[gentle music playing on radio]
[gentle music continues on radio]
Darn. I missed it by one number.
Damn it!
[woman singing in Thai on radio]
Ah, it looks delicious.
[music becomes present]
[in Thai] ♪ It's over between us ♪
♪ There's no love like before ♪
♪ Don't try to get me back, I'm scared ♪
♪ Because I've been heartbroken before ♪
Would you like a drink, ma'am?
I'll have a kor-mha, please.
-Yes, ma'am. -Hey.
Kor-mha. That's a strong beer.
[Man chuckles]
[all laughing]
Hey. Cheers! Cheers!
-[Manit] All right, let's go. -[Man] Drink up.
-To the lady who's treating. -[Kao] Yes! Cheers! Cheers. Cheers.
[in Thai] ♪ Who did you fall Head over heels for? ♪
♪ Thoughts ease up with the intoxication Just have to blow and brush it off… ♪
Miss Wasana,
could I have the honor of this dance, please?
Uh, Miss Wasana,
I think it would be nice of you to honor Mr. Rome with a dance.
[Man] Come on, Miss Wasana.
Mr. Rome was in the movie Jao-insee, you know?
-[chuckles] -[Kao clears throat dramatically]
[Manit and Man laugh]
[clears throat]
Uh, it would… would, indeed, be my great honor
to have this dance with you, Mr. Rome.
[giggling]
-This way, please. -Okay.
-[Rueangkae] Oh! -[Kao] Let's go.
-I'm already started, Miss Wasana. -[laughs]
And the floor is theirs.
[gentle music continues]
-[Man] Cheers, Manit! -Yeah. Cheers.
-[Man] You were lost in thought. -[chuckles]
[song ends]
[gentle music playing]
[Manit sighs]
Hey, Kao.
Those ladies are staring at you so hard their eyes'll pop out. Go get 'em.
It's a holy day. I'll take the day off.
Look who I've got!
Take your pick.
Go ahead.
-Go on. Invite them for a drink. -No.
Come on. I'll pay for the drinks myself, Manit.
[Kao] Go on, do it.
Ugh. No. I'm doing just fine here. Okay?
Leave the girls alone.
[Kao] Just leave them be. Come on. Sit down, Kae.
-[Man] S-sit down, Kae. -What?
Oh! Tell them to come back. I meant it.
Drinks are on me. Don't worry. Like I said, I'll pay.
-[woman] Oh, Manit! -Really.
Hello!
Oh, it's been so long! [chuckles]
Mm! It's me Chom. Don't you remember me anymore? Mm?
Yeah, I do.
-Men are like that. -Oh?
Sometimes they remember, sometimes not. Oh, it's normal.
-Come on. Chom, right? -[giggles] Yes.
-Have a seat. Come on! Sit with us. -Oh, thank you.
-Oh my God! -[giggling] Thank you--
I'm sorry. [giggling]
I got excited.
Come on, sit.
[gasps] Mm.
-[cooing] -[Kao] Manit.
Miss Chom's really pretty. Go on! Talk to her.
Yeah! Let's all cheer so it's a little less awkward.
-Come on, cheers! -[Man] Hey, cheers!
-[Kao] Cheers! -[Manit] Calm down.
-Be quiet. -Hey. Don't worry about me.
-I can really drink! [laughing] -[giggling]
-[Man] Hey, Cheers! -[all whooping]
[gentle music playing]
[woman singing in Thai] ♪ My heart is sad, all four chambers ♪
♪ They're like newly opened bars ♪
♪ No regulars, too unworthy ♪
♪ Four chambers of mine are worthless ♪
♪ I'm intoxicated I love you more than anyone… ♪
Shit!
♪ No matter how bad I am I still love you… ♪
This guy… and him and him!
All men are assholes! You know that?
-[snickers] -[Man] Kae.
-Why are you saying my name? -Hey!
-[Chom screams] -[Man] Calm down. Calm--
Doesn't matter whether they're old or young or… they wear eyeglasses!
-They're all players! -[Manit] Kae.
-You can't trust 'em. Hey. Hey, girl. -[Chom grunts]
Kae, Kae, listen to me.
-It's Chom. Chom. -That's right.
-I'm Chom. -Chom, Chom, Chom, I get it.
Listen to me when I say that men can't be trusted.
-Don't ever trust them! Chom! -Kae, Kae. Kae, Kae. It's all right.
Here, drink. Drink some water.
-No, no. -J-just a little. Just a little drink--
No, come on. I don't want it.
[Manit] Kae, you're very drunk.
-I think we should leave. -[Rueangkae groans]
Okay?
-Come on. You've had enough now. -Drunk?
-[Man] Kae, that's enough. -Get off me!
I want another one! And I wanna go to Phra Nakhon to become a secretary!
I don't wanna dub anymore! I quit! Quit! Quit!
-[Man] Kae! Kae! Oh, Kae! -[Manit] Hey, hey, hey!
[gagging]
-[retching] -You all right… Kae.
[music fades]
[groaning]
[Man sighs]
[Man] Okay. Let's get out of here and let Kae rest.
[sighs]
[door opens]
[door closes]
[Manit sighs]
-[Kao sighs] -What's the matter?
My arms hurt.
She may be small, but she's heavy. [chuckles]
Yeah, well, they become dead weight when they're that drunk.
I think Kae keeps things bottled up.
She just needed to vent.
It's good that she let it all out.
[Man] Manit.
Do you have feelings for Kae?
Yeah.
What?
You can't, Manit.
'Cause I do too.
Hey. They're just feelings.
I haven't acted on them yet.
I think if you're not serious about her… then leave her alone.
There are lots of girls out there.
I feel sorry for her.
Whenever I look at Kae… I think of my daughter.
Hey, Kao.
-Hmm? -Let me ask you this.
Do you really like Kae?
I do. I just said I liked her.
You, Manit?
I feel sorry for her too, Man.
But if Kao really likes her,
I'll leave her alone.
Hey!
Manit, no. Don't do that.
If you really like Kae,
then you should go for it.
Let's see which one of us she likes.
Then we don't have to fight over it, Manit.
-Deal. -[Kao chuckles]
It's settled then.
A gentlemen's pact.
No one's the boss. We're on an even playing field here.
Understood, Manit?
[laughs]
-All right. Go. -[snickers]
-Get out of here. -[Kao sniffs]
[Kao and Man laugh]
[somber music playing]
[door slams]
Kao.
Are you all
mad at me?
I am so sorry.
Oh.
I'm so sorry.
Ah, here come the tears.
[laughing]
[lively music playing]
No, don't cry. Nobody's mad at you.
We're just teasing you.
[crying]
You're really not mad at all?
Last night, I said a lot of mean things to you guys, didn't I?
-[laughter continues] -Listen, Kae. It's no big deal.
Like the saying goes,
"What's said at the bar, stays at the bar."
The problem is the host forgot to pay the bill.
-[laughter continues] -Oh! Oh! That's true.
So which one of you paid it?
I took care of it.
But don't worry about it.
You can treat us, uh… the next time we go out for drinks.
No, Manit.
I said I was going to pay and I want to. So please let me pay, okay?
It's all right. I don't remember how much it was anyway. Okay?
You can treat us back in Phetchabun.
But don't get drunk anymore. My ears are still ringing.
[laughing]
You just have ringing ears.
Look at the amount of gray hair I've got.
[laughing]
Oh, I'm so sorry.
[engine starts]
-[lively music continues] -[horn blaring]
-Hey! -[Manit] Shit!
[music stops]
[live percussion music playing]
KAMPANAT CINEMA
We have to face off against Kampanat.
What? Why didn't they tell us before, Manit?
I don't know.
Whatever.
They bought all our medicine. We have to do it.
-They've already paid us. -What movie are they showing?
Chet Phrakan.
What about us?
Hey. We've got to show Torachon Den Tai then.
That's the only movie we've got with Mitr and guns.
Who's gonna watch a movie with Mitr holding a handkerchief?
Same old shit.
We're already lucky to have one with Mitr and some guns.
Go on. Set up.
Okay.
[door closes]
-[audience cheering, applauding] -[live percussion music playing]
[cheering]
[audience whooping in background]
[live percussion music continues]
[tense music playing]
FEVER-BREAKING MEDICINE A HERMIT HOLDING POKER CARDS BRAND
[projector whirring]
[announcer] Tonight we are proud to present Chet Phrakan,
starring Mitr Chaibancha and Petchara Chaowarat.
[audience applauding]
[man 1] Oh, the things I had to do to escape. God, it wasn't easy.
[laughs] Oh… I'm pretty beaten up.
[chuckles] But I made it.
[chuckles] Now it should be easy as pie.
Yeah. We have to go that way to get out.
[chuckles] What a motley crew we are.
This one's limping. I don't know if he'll make it.
Come on! Let's go.
Boy, you're really fast. Han! Get over here! Hmm.
Father!
You listen, Han! Don't ever call me father again.
I don't have a no-good son like you!
Hey, you! You ambushed me! Take this!
I am number 101. What number are you?
Huh?
I'm number 187.
Let's listen to your radio. Maybe we'll get some information.
[dramatic music playing]
-Hmm… -Just remember.
I'm going to be the one who ends you today. I'm Han Mueangthong.
[man 2] Is that a challenge? Hmm.
[grunting] The devil got kicked!
[man 1] In order to carry out this important mission…
-[man 3] Come on! Yes! -[man 1] …you must meet Agent 187.
-[man 4] It's my turn! -[man 1] Come here! Ow!
-[man 4] Number 13… -[man 1] Hey!
[man 2] I'd like to wipe the handsome off that face of yours!
[man 1] That's gonna be harder than you think.
-[grunting] -[man 2] I'm not afraid.
[grunts] Calling number 101.
Calling number 101.
-[man 2] -[Manit] The Den Tai movement needs you.
[man 2] Come on!
[Manit] In order to carry out this important mission,
you must meet Agent 187.
You must find Agent 213 together.
Agent… number 213 is a playboy.
He's always going after pretty women.
-Especially at massage parlors. -[indistinct shouting]
[woman 1] If you want to shoot Han, you have to shoot me first!
And shoot his aunt too!
-[Manit] Don't do this! -[audience laughing]
-Bop, bop! -[automatic gunfire]
Come! Come here!
Come with… pop, pop, pop… Come with us now!
-Oh, Wiset! -[man 2] Are you crazy? You ingrate.
[coughs] Oh, Wiset! Oh!
We finally have someone to lead us.
[man 1] Hey, guys!
[woman laughing] You're not helping.
-[man 2] You're just watching. -[Rueangkae] Okay, I'm going with you.
My name's Salee.
[dramatic music playing]
How dare you set foot in here?
Okay, guys, let him have it.
You fool! Have you lost your mind?
If Salee is on the other side, why would she run away with us?
[audience murmuring]
Come on! She's just pretending, can't you see?
She… she wants to get our secrets out of us, moron!
[projector clicking]
Man?
What's happening?
The bearing's broke.
What should we do?
[Man] Connect the jumper cables?
Hurry.
Salee wouldn't betray us.
I just know it.
Khom Sansorn and Han Mueangthong.
Oh! So brave.
[cheering]
[man 2] So… he's happy.
[grunts] Plug it in here.
Do you know how I suffered when I was with them?
It was agony.
Why would I spy for them and help them kill you guys?
Those evil men killed my parents.
[man 1] Do not! You will not be worthy to marry your true love.
[man 2] Nothing will stop me!
[growls]
[grunts]
If there's any way to get revenge on them, then I'll do it.
I've already tried.
But if you don't trust me, then I'll just leave.
-[tense music playing] -[man 2 cackling]
You're just sitting there watching!
[moans] You're not helping!
[Kao] Man…
[somber music playing]
[Kao] Hey, are you all right, Manit?
-[coughing] -[Kao] Are you okay?
[coughs, retches] I'm fine.
-[Man] Get some water. -Leave me alone.
[coughing, retching]
[groans]
[exhales]
-[indistinct chatter] -[audience applauding, cheering]
[audience whooping, cheering]
[distorted man's voice speaking indistinctly]
[cheering]
[distorted man's voice speaking indistinctly]
[cheering]
[somber music continues]
[moans]
[cheering in distance]
[Man] I don't know. I'll ask him when he gets back.
[Kao] Here he comes.
-What happened? How'd it go? -[audience whooping]
The hosts wanted their money back 'cause we didn't show the whole movie.
[woman in background] Congratulations. Very good.
[audience whooping]
I need to sit down. My stomach hurts.
Here, Manit, you okay?
Do you want some, uh, medicine?
Why don't you rest in the truck?
[man] Kae.
[ominous music playing]
Huh. It's really you.
Sak.
Hmm. Mm.
Let go.
I said let go.
I thought you were going to Phra Nakhon.
I will. I have to make more money first.
Is that okay?
Is it really the money or is there something else?
Whatever. It's my business..
We're not together anymore.
Hmm. Brave words, little lady.
Think what you like.
I know what I want to do.
Just remember,
we don't owe each other anything anymore.
[ominous music intensifies]
Okay, Man, let's go.
[engine starts]
[music fades]
[coughing, retching]
[groaning softly]
[Man] Have some rice water.
[groaning]
Kae, come out to eat!
[water rippling]
[birds twittering]
Kae.
I'm really sorry.
[Rueangkae] Manit.
I'm sorry too.
I was too impatient.
We're never gonna be as good as them.
[Rueangkae] Of course we will.
If you're willing to learn.
I know… because I trained with them.
But we don't have the tools to compete with those guys.
Yes, we do.
There are four of us.
We can get better at dubbing and make it more fun.
It all depends… on how much you want to.
[Man] All right. Let's eat then,
'cause an army always fights best on a full stomach.
Come on. Hmm?
Is the sauce done, Kao?
Dig in.
[Rueangkae] Kao?
I'm sorry, but… this is horrible.
[Man laughs]
[Rueangkae] One more time, Kao. If you still can't, we'll skip lunch.
[Kao] What?
[Kao clears throat]
Greetings. Greet…
Greetings, Your Highness.
You must, uh, have some very important business, ma'am,
for you to travel all the way here.
[Rueangkae] Mm.
Yes, in fact, I do, Chatchawal.
Uh, so is Mr. Ruek here?
[clears throat]
[grunting]
Kao, while you were grunting and groaning, the other actors have gone home to bed.
[Man and Manit laugh]
Stop it, Man, or I'll make you dub too.
Oh no, Kae, don't make me do that.
It takes too long for me to finish reading a line.
Let me do something else, hmm?
It's true, Kae. He'd be terrible at it.
-[chuckles] Man can't read. -[Man] Right.
For now, I think you should just keep working on Kao.
-I'm hungry. -Yeah. We're gonna eat.
Yeah.
Will we get to eat today?
[upbeat folk music playing]
We'll see.
Now, Man.
-Yeah. -[dramatic music playing]
[screams] No matter what I do, nothing works!
What is wrong with you? [cackles]
Uh, hey! Hey, hey, you crazy woman! You're nuts! Insane!
Hey, you almost gave me a heart attack, Thip.
Uh… Rung, you went to Bangkok. Did you buy anything for me there?
Greetings… Your Highness.
You must, uh… you must have some important business, ma'am
for you to travel all this way.
Yes, in fact, I do, Chatchawal.
Uh, is Mr. Ruek here?
[Kao] Yes, he is here, Your Highness.
Please come inside, ma'am.
[exaggeratedly] Mother, I was just wondering,
have you noticed anything different with Rungnapha?
I'm wondering why Rungnapha has changed so much, Ma.
Especially when she's around me.
We used to be so close.
Now she's acting all awkward. So strange.
-Nice job. You've got it. -[Kao] Hmm?
-Is that how you say it? -Yeah, that was right.
Hmm.
[Rueangkae] That's it.
Here. This is for you.
Teacher's pay.
Mm. Well, thank you.
Oh, it's hot.
[blows] Ooh!
Ooh!
[tender music playing]
-And this… Hmm. -Hmm?
Why? Hey, I'm not a shrine.
You don't have to bring me flowers as an offering.
[laughs] It's not an offering. It's a gift.
Gift?
Yes.
To thank you for, uh…
for teaching me.
You're not supposed to buy this kind of flower for a teacher.
Oh.
-[music fades] -[Man sighs]
I'm leaving now, Father.
Very well, then.
Did you get everything you came for?
-The abbot took care of everything. -[monk] Good, good.
May your troupe have a safe and prosperous journey.
Thank you, Father. Goodbye.
Blessings upon you.
[mysterious music playing]
AMPHOE KHEK NOI, PHITSANULOK
-[Kao] Oh! Whoa! Whoa! -[Rueangkae] Hey!
-Oh boy. -Is this even a road, boss?
We shouldn't have taken this job.
You never know. This might even be a communist village.
Stop talking shit, will ya?
What communist village would hire us to show a movie?
[Kao] You told me the road was gonna be good!
-[Manit grunts] -[Kao] Whoa.
[Kao grunts]
-[Rueangkae] What happened? -Hey, Man!
Can't go any further. It's flooded.
How we gonna get there?
[man] Are you the traveling movie troupe?
Yes, we are.
Are you the hosts?
Yes, yes.
Get out and talk to them.
[Kao] Be careful, Manit. They may have guns.
[whispers] Would you just cut it out?
They don't have guns, but they have a shrine. Look.
-It's a big one. -[Kao] Oh, yeah.
The truck can't go any further, Man.
They say that over the water, the road's even narrower than this.
So how are we supposed to get there?
Well, the hosts… brought us a cart.
We're going by cart?!
-[pensive music playing] -[Man] Oh boy.
[Kao] We're lagging behind, Man.
-[Man] Can this go any faster? -[Kao] He does not look happy at all.
And you're sitting there like a cattle merchant.
[indistinct chatter]
-[all shouting] -[Man] Push! Push!
[all shouting at once]
[Kao] Hey, are we there yet?
[Man] Almost. We're almost there, Kao.
-[Kao] Hey! -[Rueangkae cheers]
[dramatic music playing]
MOONRAK LOOKTOONG
[dramatic music continues]
[woman singing in Thai]
Good evening. We're here from the Osottheppayada Company,
and we're very pleased to be here
to show our movie to all of you honored guests
who came here to witness the beautiful wedding ceremony
of our lovely bride and groom tonight.
On this auspicious occasion, the Osottheppayada Company,
along with the Hermit Holding Poker Card brand,
would like to take this opportunity to wish the bride and groom
a happy and prosperous long life together.
Just like our movie couple Klao and Thongwao,
in the biggest and best musical of our time,
Mon Rak Luk Thung!
[audience applauding]
[movie characters speaking Thai]
[tense music playing]
[man in Thai] I wish time would stop here.
[woman in Thai] You say that when you're with me. Out of my sight,
you might say the same thing to others.
-[man in Thai] Who would… -[Manit] This is nice.
Just watching and not having to dub it.
It's a different feeling.
Manit, quiet. I'm enjoying this.
[dramatic music playing]
-[rain pattering] -[thunder rumbles]
-Cover it. -[Rueangkae] I'm here.
What now?
Manit.
Look at them. They're not leaving.
[tender music playing]
[movie chattering in background]
Ooh, look. The bride and groom look like they're really in love.
[movie continues chattering]
[man in Thai] I spent everything on my mother's treatments.
If, this year, the rice yield is good…
[tender music continues]
[Rueangkae] Ooh!
-[groans softly] -[rooster crowing]
Whoa!
[murmurs]
Mm.
[gargling]
Oy!
Oh! Manit.
Ah! Oh! That water's really cold. My lips are numb.
I'm a little jealous of the bride and groom over there.
They must be keeping each other warm, huh? [chuckles]
I've got something for you.
[Rueangkae] Yeah?
What?
Oh!
The abbot at the Buddhist school gave it to me.
I've never fixed a typewriter before. This is my first.
Oh wow.
-Thank you, Manit. -[Manit chuckles]
[Rueangkae] It's so nice of you.
Let's see.
[typewriter clacking]
Wow!
I just want to say again that I think you're a very talented dubber.
-Hmm. -[Manit] You have a gift.
Maybe if…
the other jobs don't work out, then… you'll come back.
Sometimes our dream… is just that. A dream.
We may not really love it in the end.
But I already know I'm gonna love it,
because that love… is why I'm standing here today.
I dream of it every night.
I just wanted to say…
first, you should find what you love…
before you start to dream.
-I'm not really sure how well it works. -Hey!
You fixed it yourself. I'm sure it'll work just fine.
AMPHOE KHAO KHO, PHETCHABUN
[solemn music playing]
OSOTTHEPPAYADA COMPANY LIMITED A HERMIT HOLDING POKER CARDS BRAND
-[Manit] Man! -[Man] Hmm?
[Manit] Slow down!
If the truck gets stuck in the mud, we're all screwed.
-The hosts said this area is a red zone. -[Man] Yeah.
If something happens, we're in big trouble.
Come on. Trust me, Manit.
The truck won't get stuck in the mud.
Somebody might fall head over heels into a hole. [laughs]
-[solemn music continues] -[typewriter clacking]
-[automatic gunfire] -[Kao] Hey!
[Rueangkae] Hey! Uh, what was that? Manit?
[Man] Shit. Sounds like gunfire.
[automatic gunfire continues]
-[Manit] Right! Right! Go right! Go right! -[Kao] Shit!
Shit.
[Kao grunts]
[automatic gunfire continues]
[Man] Manit. This truck can't make it up.
-[Manit] Okay, now what? -[Man] What are we gonna do now?
Okay, Kao! Find some rocks to put behind the wheels.
We need to push it!
[Man] We need to push hard!
[Manit] Yeah, like that.
Come on. Here.
[ominous music playing]
[automatic gunfire]
-Kae! -[Rueangkae] Huh?
-Come help! -[Rueangkae] Yeah, okay!
[Kao and Rueangkae grunting]
-I'm here. -[Kao] Okay, Man!
-[Man] Do it! -[Kao] On three! One!
[Kao and Rueangkae] Two!
-[all] Three! -[engine revving]
[engine grinding]
[grunting] Ah!
[engine continues grinding]
[automatic gunfire continues]
[Man] Shit!
-[engine grinding] -[men grunting]
[Man] Smoke's coming out of the radiator.
Manit! Smoke's coming out of the radiator! Get some water!
Smoke's coming out of the radiator!
[Man] Manit! We need water!
[Manit] Okay! Okay!
-[Man] Quickly! -Here.
[engine hissing]
[helicopter whirring]
Ah! Manit!
[vehicles approaching]
-Kae. -Huh?
-Get in the truck. -Huh?
-Wait in the truck! -[gasps]
Come on.
[suspenseful music playing]
[cocks rifle]
[weapons clatter]
[suspenseful music continues]
AMPHOE LOM SAK, PHETCHABUN
[man] This is a dangerous area. A red zone,
where the military are fighting against communist terrorists.
You guys shouldn't have passed through here.
You can stay here tonight.
You can't go any further.
It's very dangerous at night.
[Manit] Thank you very much, Captain.
If you didn't help us, we would've been in big trouble.
[Captain] Go and get some rest. You're safe here.
Hey, it would be great to watch a movie.
Could we? My boss would like that.
It would be our pleasure. We'll set it up for you.
[Captain] Thank you. Think of it as helping your country.
Helping the troops unwind.
Give me your names and the company you work for.
-I'll pass it on to my superior. -[sighs] Of course.
We're a troupe from the Osottheppayada Company.
I'm Manit, the head of the troupe.
Inside the truck is Rueangkae.
She's my wife.
-[Captain] I'll see you later. -Yes, Captain.
[dramatic music playing]
[Manit mimics gunfire]
[groaning]
[panting]
Please! Help me! I can't walk! I've been shot.
You want me to help?
You think I'm an idiot?
I go out there, I get blown to bits.
So you're just going to leave me? I'm going to die!
All right. Just cover me. [grunts]
[whispers off-mic] Ready, Man? Go.
-[Man] Boom! -[Manit laughs] Yeah!
[mimics automatic gunfire]
I've got you cornered!
[Rueangkae gasping]
[audience laughing]
Um… come on. You have to hurry up!
-[Rueangkae grunts] -[Manit mimics explosions]
Oh, Salee, this Kanuengha, Den Tai number 44.
[dramatic music continues]
Is this possible, Nin?
She has something very important to us.
We've got to leave on foot and get out of here before 11:45.
I'm ready! I was born ready!
Bang, bang, bang!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Whack! Whack!
-[real gunfire] -[Rueangkae screaming]
[soldiers cheering]
[dramatic music continues]
[Kao groans]
Are you okay? You seemed a bit off tonight.
-[Kao sighs] -Whoa.
-Kae. -[Rueangkae] Huh?
Can I ask you something?
-I want you to give me a straight answer. -[chuckles softly]
What's up with you?
All right, I'll try to give you a straight answer.
Tell me, do you like Manit?
-What do you mean? -You know exactly what I mean.
Just tell me.
I can't answer that.
Ever since he gave you the typewriter… you've changed, Kae.
Kao, I'm here to make some money. That's all there is to it.
I just went through a bad breakup. I'm not ready to like anyone right now.
Including you, Kao.
[solemn music playing]
-Straight up? -Mm-hmm, straight's good.
[Manit] I said that yesterday to protect Rueangkae.
I explained it to her and she totally understood.
But did you have to say she was your wife?
Wasn't that a bit much?
Look, Kao.
I don't think that way at all.
I just made it up.
And don't forget… that agreement we made…
We wouldn't fight over Rueangkae. Don't you remember that?
Well, you didn't play fair!
You used your position as boss over me!
[Rueangkae] What are you talking about?
I asked you what you were talking about.
-[somber music playing] -[both] Kae.
Did I become a part of some agreement that you guys forgot to tell me about?
[Manit] Kae. Kae!
[somber music continues]
-[grunts] -[typewriter clatters]
FOR MY PEACE OF MIND, I WANT TO RETURN THE TYPEWRITER TO YOU.
KAE
[somber music continues]
[Manit] Especially people in the palace, other than Lady Bangsoon.
The people here… look down on those in the lower classes.
[high-pitched] Oh, father,
Khun Chai doesn't know about the disagreement.
This is between you and Uncle Jamorn.
Khun Chai has never looked down on us, ever.
[Manit, gruff voice] I'm sorry, Khun chai, for taking all this out on you.
MIXTURE STOMACHICA
EN-ON
[Manit] Uh,
I understand.
I'm sorry too…
for not being able to fix everything for you.
[music ends]
[Rueangkae] Don't you think I should be the one to leave?
I'm not an employee.
I'm not a friend.
In fact, I never should've gotten on this truck with you guys in the first place.
Isn't that what you think, Kao?
[somber music playing]
[Manit coughing, retching]
[Manit groaning]
[continues groaning]
[grunts]
[Kao] Manit!
[somber music continues]
[Manit murmuring, grunting]
[Kao] Man! Kae!
Hey, Man! Kae!
Lie down.
[Man] Manit.
Here. Here. Here, it's okay.
-It's okay. Here, lift him up. -[Kao] It's okay.
[Man] I'll get the mosquito net out of the way.
[Rueangkae] What is it?
-What happened? -[Man] Manit?
-[Kao] Manit's sick. -[Rueangkae] I got it.
[somber music continues]
Kao, get some stomach remedy too. It's okay.
-Is the water hot? -[Rueangkae] Yes, it is.
-Here. Move your arms, Manit. -Here you go.
Careful now.
Kao! You got it yet?
[Kao] I got it! Coming!
[Man] Here, give it to me.
Manit, drink some of this stomach remedy.
Hey, Kao, go boil some more syrup for him, okay?
It's his chronic illness. When he's stressed, it always flares up.
But it's really bad this time.
Look at him. He's as white as a ghost.
Manit, you have to drink some of this syrup.
He won't drink it.
-Get him to a doctor. -[Man] Yeah, we're taking you to a doctor.
-Let's carry him. -[Rueangkae] That's good.
[Man] There we go.
-All right. -[Kao grunting]
[Kao groaning]
Hey, Man! Kao got bitten by snakes!
How the hell did that happen?
Start the truck now!
[truck door opens]
Hang in there, Kao! Stay with me! Do not fall asleep!
Hey! Doctor! My brother needs some help!
[Kao] Careful. All right.
[Manit sighs]
[somber music continues]
[door clacking]
Are you really leaving?
[Rueangkae] Hi. What a surprise, Mr. Tew.
I thought you said you were stuck in a meeting in Lampang
and you couldn't come.
[Kao] Oh, well.
[chuckles]
I'm sorry. That was my mistake.
After the meeting was over, there was a military flight to Bangkok.
A friend of mine was the pilot, so I hitched a ride with him.
[laughing]
Cheers, ma'am.
[music fades]
[sighs]
[whispers] Hi.
-Thanks. -Mm.
Here.
[Manit] No. Have some first.
Manit.
Hmm?
I'm really sorry.
[gentle music playing]
I am too.
I'm really sorry.
Here. Let's split it in half.
Go on.
[Manit] Mm.
[gentle music swells]
-[Kao] There's one left. -[Manit] Yeah, you eat it.
[Rueangkae] Mitr Chaibancha… isn't his real name.
It means "friend" in Thai and a director gave it to him…
MITR CHAIBANCHA
…because Mitr values friends above anything else in life.
And friendship means a lot to us as well.
-Ready? -[Man] Yeah.
Three and four, go!
[Rueangkae and Kao] ♪ Da da-da da Da da da da ♪
♪ Da da-da da da da ♪
-All right! -♪ Cha cha cha ♪
-Yeah! -Yeah!
-♪ Cha cha cha ♪ -Hey!
[monk] I've made arrangements with the Kampanat traveling cinema troupe
I want another troupe to screen at the same time.
I want it to be a big event this year.
A lot of people will come to see it.
It's time for all of us to leave now, Father.
I'll, uh… get back to you as soon as I can.
[monk] Do not take longer than two days.
Have a safe journey.
Blessings to you.
[somber music playing]
-[Kao] You go first! -[Man] You go first!
-[Rueangkae] No, you go first! -[Kao] No, you first, Kae!
-[Man] Okay. Me first? -[Kao] I'm last!
[Rueangkae] Let's go again. We'll take turns. Three, four!
[Rueangkae and Kao] ♪ Da da-da da Da da da da ♪
-[Rueangkae] ♪ Now and ♪ -[Man and Kao] ♪ Cha cha cha ♪
[Kao] ♪ Cha cha cha ♪
[all] ♪ Cha cha cha ♪
-[Rueangkae] ♪ Yeah ♪ -[Man and Kao] ♪ Cha cha cha ♪
-[Rueangkae] ♪ Let's have some fun ♪ -♪ Have some fun ♪
[all] ♪ Temple boys have no fear ♪
-[Rueangkae] Manit? -Hey, Manit. How'd it go?
Mm, it went well.
We'll get back to them with all the details, all right?
[Kao] Yeah.
We'd better get going. Gonna be late.
Let's go.
-[Rueangkae] Let's keep practicing though. -[Man] Okay. We'll do it one more time.
[Rueangkae] Three, four, hey!
[Rueangkae, Man and Kao] ♪ Da da-da da Da da da da da ♪
[indistinct chatter]
-[Rueangkae] What would you like? -[woman 1] Some fever medicine, please.
[Rueangkae] Yes, here you are.
One baht please. Don't forget to go to the movie tonight.
-What would you like? -[woman 2] En-on.
Here you are. This is it. You'll feel much better.
Thank you. Don't forget to come to the movie tonight.
-Hello. -Bottle of the stomach remedy?
[Rueangkae] One bottle of stomach remedy. Here you go. That'll be two bahts, thanks.
-Don't forget to come see the movie. -[man] This is for the dancing.
For my dancing? Oh my, thank you. Manit, dance.
-He paid us for dancing. [humming] -[woman 3] Haematic, please.
Medicine, here you go, ma'am. That's two baht.
Out of five.
-[coin jangles] -Thank you!
-Come see the movie! -[woman 3] Sure.
[laughing]
Do you have any medicine for bruising, miss?
[upbeat music playing]
Mr. Wichian.
[music stops]
[Wichian] How's it going, Manit?
Care to explain?
[sighs]
I have no explanation.
You're an experienced senior troupe leader.
But you broke the rules. You did whatever you wanted.
Without reporting to headquarters!
If every other group did that, we'd all be screwed!
What you did was wrong, Manit!
[Manit] Mr. Wichian…
I didn't say what I did wasn't wrong.
I chose to be wrong,
because all of your old-fashioned, rigid rules
are destroying everything I dream of!
The times have changed around you, sir.
People want to see something new.
And if we don't keep up with the times, then
I feel like I'm betraying the job I love!
[solemn music playing]
I believe the decision I made
will benefit the company.
So that means…
you don't plan on keeping this a secret, do you?
We should never keep secrets, Wichian.
I will bring the sales numbers from this tour
to the head office at Phra Nakhon myself.
This medicine is your last batch.
Once it's sold, we're done.
And you come to Phra Nakhon… and report with me.
Thanks, Mr. Wichian.
[woman 1 sobbing] Mitr… is dead!
-Mitr is dead! -[woman 2] Is he really dead?
[woman 1 continues sobbing] Mitr is dead.
[solemn music continues]
They said he fell from a helicopter. [sobbing]
[woman 2] Is it true? Did Mitr really die?
[radio buzzing]
[reporter] Wanting it to be realistic, Mitr agreed to do the stunt himself,
which resulted in tragedy.
Mitr fell 300 feet from the helicopter.
The helicopter flew Mitr Chaibancha
to the nearest hospital, Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial in Si Racha
within five minutes.
But it was too late.
Mitr Chaibancha was pronounced dead.
[woman 1 sobbing] Mitr is dead.
[women muttering, sobbing]
[solemn music continues]
[somber music playing]
[no audible dialogue]
MITR CHAIBANCHA ACCIDENTALLY FELL FROM A HELICOPTER TO HIS DEATH
WHILE FILMING THIS SCENE IN A MOVIE… OCTOBER 8, 1970, 4:21 P.M.
[music fades]
[somber music playing]
[no audible dialogue]
-[Mitr] Hello. -[men] Hello.
Uh, my name is Manit.
I'm a dubbing artist, and
I dub your voice every day.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
Can I please have your autograph?
[Mitr] Sure.
Here, if you want, you can use my back.
[Mitr] Thank you.
[Manit] Thank you very much.
[somber music continues]
KAE NANG LOENG TEMPLE, PHRA NAKHON
[crowd chattering, sobbing]
[man] May the hundreds of thousands of Thai people
who have gathered in the Kae Temple
never forget him, Mitr Chaibancha,
Thailand's most popular movie star,
who received the Gold Star award from the King.
And even though he will no longer be here physically
to bring us joy and happiness,
the goodness of his spirit remains.
And it will remain forever.
[crowd clamoring, sobbing]
[Rueangkae] It was the first and only time I saw Mr. Manit cry.
A man who had been a real part of our traveling troupe
had just died and left us.
[Man] Now what, Boss?
You gonna go in there and apologize to the company?
The building is right in front of us.
We're going back to Phetchabun.
Huh?
[gentle music playing]
We're going to go up against Kampanat.
What?
This could very well be the last tour for all of us.
I don't want it to end like this though.
I haven't done everything I could do to fulfill my dream.
This isn't about winning or beating someone.
It's just something I need to do for myself.
I won't be able to fulfill my dream if I leave things undone.
[Man] Hmm.
I want to go back.
What are we waiting for, Boss?
Let's go.
[Man] That was a fantastic speech, Boss,
but I think we need to get something to eat.
Everything works better on a full stomach.
-[suspenseful music playing] -[Rueangkae chuckles]
-Yeah. -[sniffles]
[sighs]
WICHIAN BURI DISTRICT, PHETCHABUN
[announcer] Today marks the last day of Buddhist Lent.
Here at the Ton Kra-toop festival,
the temple will have a movie screening face-off
to commemorate our favorite movie star, Mitr Chaibancha.
To all of you who have come a long way with your families and friends,
fear not, because there will be room for all of you.
No need to battle for a good spot,
because today our temple has two movie screens,
two traveling cinema troupes,
who are only showing Mitr Chaibancha's movies,
which are filled with romance, tragedy,
comedy, and action.
Everything you could hope for.
So, ladies and gentlemen, please feel free to choose whichever screening you wish.
[whimsical music playing]
HE DID WHAT HE LOVED UNTIL THE VERY END
You ready?
JAO-INSEE
[cheering]
[cheering, whooping]
KAMPANAT CINEMA
[projector whirring]
[percussive music playing]
[chatting indistinctly]
-You ready for this? -Mm.
Mm, mm. [laughs]
[no audible dialogue]
DUBBING SCRIPT, MON RAK LUK THUNG
[man] We all know his name, adults and children alike.
He can fly across the sky and soar like an eagle.
Kampanat Cinema proudly presents Jao-insee.
Live dubbing by Kampanat's dubbing team.
With a cast including Mitr Chaibancha.
[exciting music playing]
[dramatic music playing]
[woman singing in Thai]
SUKHON KIWLIAM, PRASARN PATAMAWENU, PASUK KONSATIT, LORTOK
Huh.
They're showing a movie with sound.
[laughing]
They're not in our league. They don't have a prayer.
[woman laughs]
[dramatic music playing]
MITR CHAIBANCHA
PETCHARA CHAOWARAT
[Rueangkae chuckles] Hey, we're together.
[laughs] Ah.
No matter what I come up against, no matter how hard it is,
if I have to walk through fire, I'll fight till death for my love.
They're actually dubbing.
[grunting]
-[woman 1 laughs] -[man 1] Mm.
We meet at last, Insee Daeng.
You can't escape me this time. [grunts]
Ha. You'll never catch me. Go on, try.
[Kao] Hey! Look over there.
It's Muk, Thongkwao.
I feel bad for those people.
They just like to sing and play like children do.
But here we are, surrounded by the rich and powerful. Right, Muk?
-[man 1] Hello, Inspector. -[Sak] Mr. Chart.
It's been quite a while. I hope you've been keeping well.
Me too, Mr. Rome. I think Miss Wasana is exceptionally beautiful.
Oh, thank you, Inspector.
Hey! We should keep working hard.
This year, I'll enter us into the competitions at Luk Thung.
The city will look elegant and spectacular.
What do you think of that? [laughs]
♪ Oh, and as the sixth month draws nearer, The rain starts to drizzle, the frogs-- ♪
What the hell are you singing?
Hey, I'm just practicing so I'll be ready for Phra Nakhon,
and just you wait and see.
-Those snotty people will love it! -[laughing]
The way you're singing, you won't get applause.
-You'll get booed! -[audience laughing]
[man] Hey.
[Kao] All right, come on. Is that the best you can do--
[Manit] Hey, Four-eyes!
-What's wrong with you? -Aw, jeez, it's Mr. Kon!
He kicked me! [groans]
I took Buppha to the hill so we could talk--
Aha!
He tries to keep poor people away!
Why not just run away together?
Leave it to me. I'll come up with a plan.
[woman] Father?
[man] Hey, stop! Wait! Just give me a minute.
-Hey, Insee Daeng. -[Sak] Finally.
The truth will come out.
Who is running that dirty organization?
-[bright music playing] -[clapping to the beat]
[in Thai] ♪ I'm heartbroken Because a mean person shattered my love ♪
♪ Into pieces ♪
♪ Oh, the sweetest love Got torn apart because of a nuisance ♪
♪ I'm at my wit's end because I'm poor ♪
♪ Having to leave my sweetheart Like I'm already dead ♪
♪ I'm here to ask For her hand with the money ♪
♪ From working all year Hoping to find someone ♪
♪ I'm broken, my hope was dashed My money isn't enough ♪
♪ The father-in-law wants Tens of thousands… ♪
[all singing along] ♪ The mother-in-law Is smiling, but I'm sobbing in pain ♪
♪ A hundred thousand, a hundred thousand I'm just smiling on the outside ♪
♪ Father, I'm in trouble ♪
♪ Mother, I'm poor ♪
♪ A hundred thousand, I've had enough ♪
♪ With someone Who tries to sell their child ♪
♪ Farewell, I won't beg Or try to make peace ♪
♪ If I was your son-in-law You'd sell me ♪
♪ I'll be dead because you'd squeeze Every last drop off of me ♪
♪ When the mother-in-law has sold everyone Give the father-in-law as a freebie ♪
Hey! Okay, let's get back to it. Come on, guys! Hurry!
[music ends]
[chuckling]
Whoo! Yeah!
-[Sak] Is that you? -Yes.
Yes, it's me, Yiwa.
-I got shot by Kasem and his men. -[playing intriguing woodwind music]
But I did everything I could to take them down.
I told you before, why would rich people like them think about poor people like us?
When they move to Bangkok, they forget the countryside,
unlike people like us.
We will never forget the countryside.
Even though she may forget me, I will never for get her.
I simply cannot.
Because once I love someone… I will love them forever.
I will wait for her…
like the crane waits for water.
I will wait until I die.
[woodwind music ends]
You make me look good… because of your voice.
[solemn music playing]
Thank you. Thank you truly.
[crowd clamoring]
[solemn music continues]
[Manit] Then you died.
It's hard to believe that you really have left us.
[crying]
[continues crying]
Klao?
Klao.
Klao, you didn't go anywhere.
You're always with us.
Just look. Can't you see?
Look, he will always be with us.
Klao, you're still here.
Please ask for my parents' blessing.
Yes.
I want…
I want to get your parents' blessing as soon as I can.
Oh, sweetheart.
I promise you,
as soon as I sell all of my rice,
I'll go and ask for your parents' blessing.
Oh, Klao, my sweet love…
I can't wait for that day.
[audience cheering, applauding]
She meant…
-But, Yiwa, I… -[cheering and applauding intensifies]
KAMPANAT - JAO-INSEE
[solemn music swells]
Hey, try and look a bit more hip.
Yeah. That's better. All right. [laughs]
Ready?
One, two, three!
[camera clicks]
[music fades]
PRATUNAM, PHRA NAKHON
[Kao] I hope you get what you want, Kae.
[Manit] The three of us will be rooting for you, Kae.
We hope you find the job you really love, the one of your dreams.
[sighs]
Good luck, Kae.
[Man] Hmm.
-[crying] -[Man laughing]
Oh, the dam's breaking. Here come the tears.
[Manit] Come on, guys. Group hug.
[Man] All right. Come here, come here.
-[Manit] Come in here. -[all laughing]
[heartfelt music playing]
-[Rueangkae continues crying] -[Man] Mm.
Ah, you're forgetting something, huh?
[laughing]
-[Rueangkae] What is it? -Ah, you'll see.
Mm. [chuckles]
[sobbing]
Manit!
It's a souvenir from the three of us.
-[sniffles] -[Manit] Do you like it?
-Mm-hmm. [crying] -Dam burst again. [laughing]
We knew you'd like it.
[Kao laughs]
-Oh, come on, don't cry. -[sobs]
[typewriters clacking]
[music fades]
[Kao] Kae, how are things going?
I'm fine. And I still miss you every day.
This is a picture I took with my extra friends
from the set of Mr. Dokdin's new movie.
You're about to see me up on the big screen.
Love you always.
When you find a job, let me know, okay?
I'll invite Manit and Man, and you can buy us a meal.
PS, Man won the lottery. He bought a new truck.
[snickers] Did you know?
[gentle music playing]
[Rueangkae] Have you ever… struggled
to write about how you feel?
Everyone, listen!
I have something to tell you.
-[Manit] Huh? -I lied!
I do not have syphilis!
-[all laughing] -[Manit] Oh, come on!
-We've known that for so long, Kae! -We all knew!
[all continue laughing]
Shit! How did you know?
[Rueangkae] I am thankful for everything that has happened in my life.
KAMPANAT CINEMA
[heartfelt music playing]
The bad things…
OSOTTHEPPAYADA
…and the good.
A lot of changes happened that year.
And they were memorable.
[heartfelt music swells]
[man over PA] Today at five o'clock,
Metro Cinema will host the premiere of the highly anticipated blockbuster,
Diamonds Are Forever.
The new movie about this dashing super spy James Bond
stars British actor Sean Connery
and will be dubbed by the famous Rujira Marasri.
[heartfelt music continues]
KAI NA
The new truck really is nice. Huh, Man?
Our lucky number 18 finally came up.
[both laughing]
Wow.
[typewriter clacking]
OCTOBER 8, 1971
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF MITR CHAIBANCHA
[lighter clicks]
[car horn beeps]
[Rueangkae] It's true what Manit said.
First, we should find our what we love
before we start to dream.
NOW SHOWING KAI NA DUBBING BY MANIT AND RUEANGKAE
THAN KASEM RAMA
[music fades]
IN MEMORY OF THE ETERNAL MOVIE STAR AIR MARSHAL PICHET POOMHEM
WHO DEVOTED HIS LIFE TO WHAT HE LOVED
[dramatic music playing]
[suspenseful music playing]
[upbeat music playing]
[woman singing in Thai]
[upbeat music ends]
[somber music playing]
[music fades]