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The events and characters depicted in this movie are fictional.

Sometimes, I can't tell when I'm dreaming or when I'm awake.

What am I doing here?

I can't even remember how I got here.

It seems, this isn't the first time.

Thank you.

It's okay. You keep it.

But do you know your way home?

I know. Thanks again.

Someone is looking for you.

Someone is looking for you.

Someone is looking for you.

At night, I'm sleeping at home.

But in the morning, I wake up somewhere else.

I've visited many doctors.

Then all told me it's a sleepwalking disorder...

...due to severe stress.

- But... - But you're confused.

Because everything started happening...

...as soon as your daughter became sick...

- Yes. - And her condition...

...gets worse everyday.

The doctor said...

...Little Linh only has a few months to live.

Everything happened all at once.

I don't believe this is a coincidence.

Heaven defines human fate.

There's no such thing as coincidences.

A dark shadow...

...looms over your daughter.

I sense...

You are being summoned.

Summoned?

By the very place that haunts you.

Places...

...that are strange...

...yet familiar.

They were once beautiful.

Then darkness came.

Took away life.

All that's left is sadness.

And loneliness.

I did see something.

It looked like a grave.

If I'm being summoned...

...then I need to go back there.

The path of least resistance...

...is sometimes the wisest path.

There's danger everywhere.

Don't confront it.

So I shouldn't do anything?

But what if there's a way...

...to save my daughter?

Patience. Accept your fate.

No.

That cannot be the answer!

I can't sit here and do nothing!

My little girl is dying by the day.

She doesn't have a lot of time left.

Be careful of what you seek.

It may lead you certain truths beyond your understanding.

Consequences beyond your control.

Destiny brought us together. Karma split us apart.

I don't remember much about my childhood.

Except that I hated it.

My mother died giving birth to me.

Some people told me that I should be thankful...

...that my father didn't throw me away.

After all, I was only the son of the second wife.

Growing up, I accepted my doomed fate.

But as long as I had Lien beside me...

...life was still bearable.

You're the most beautiful A Dao singer.

When we're married, I'll work really hard.

So you can have everything you ever dreamed of.

I just dream of a simple life.

A small home.

Where we can live together day by day.

And a dozen children.

A Dozen?

Look at how small I am, how can I bear you 12 kids?

You can do it if you try hard enough!

To save time, let's start right away.

No way!

Hey! Honey!

It's only 12 kids!

- I'm not asking for much! - No way!

Your father is very ill.

There isn't much time.

According to the will, all of his assets...

...will be divided equally between you and Hung.

He's only son of the second wife.

He doesn't deserve half!

Then you have to "take care" of Hung.

I've got people looking everywhere.

The locals think Hung's body got washed away by the flood.

Hung was the only family I had here.

I understand.

I never imagined...

...I would have to prepare a funeral for both...

...my father and brother at the same time.

Now I have nobody left too.

6 YEARS LATER

In my opinion, for this shipment...

...Damien is asking for too high a cut.

You should meet with them to renegotiate.

We've always fulfilled our commitment.

Given him a fair share.

What's wrong, my dear?

Tomorrow, I'll perform at the Governor's residence.

You should go. It will help you relax.

Monsieur Dao, if you have time, you should come with us.

Please continue eating.

Pardon me, I'll go upstairs to check on him.

Madam Lien! Madam Lien!

Madam Lien!

- Khang! - Monsieur Khang!

Monsieur Khang!

- My dear! - What are you doing?

Monsieur Khang!

Monsieur Khang!

A dark shadow looms over your daughter.

But she's not the only victim.

There's another.

Someone very close to you.

Oh my cutie pie.

Let me hold her.

Let me hold you okay.

Honey?

What are you doing in the kitchen?

- Did they treat you well? - Very well.

I often cook Khang's favourite dishes.

Welcome back to your old home.

We are a family now.

Khang would want it that way, too.

Your brother really cared for you.

When you left...

...he was devastated, searching for you everywhere.

Everybody thought you were dead.

Welcome back...

...very timely.

Everybody was surprised.

Monsieur Khang has passed away...

...you, Monsieur Hung, are his only brother...

...you shall take over all assets.

And for my part...

...I would like to leave this position.

This is the family's ring...

...that Monsieur Khang gave me.

Now I give it back to you.

Khang deceived both of us.

I don't know who to believe anymore.

You know me.

Why would I want to leave you?

When we were so happy together.

Why didn't you come back sooner?

Khang was very powerful.

I never would have survived.

I don't know how we can begin again.

I know we can...

...if we can put everything behind us.

I missed you so much.

From now on...

...I am yours.

This will be your home.

For this entire lifetime!

This a-dao birthmark.

How I miss it.

Finally, you are with me.

It was meant to be...

...because it's destiny.

Hello, Monsieur Hung.

Everything is accomplished.

I hope you are satisfied.

Thank you, Master.

I just did what...

...my conscience told me to do.

I would have died that night.

Because of you, I was able to find justice.

However...

...there's one more thing I need your help with.

There's more?

I thought I warned to you.

The death spell cannot be used more than once.

That is not enough for you?

It will never be enough.

I'll live 6 years in hell.

They owe me much more than this life!

You have to "take care" of Hung.

I thought I warned to you.

The death spell cannot be used more than once.

Colonel.

Base on the evidence at the crime scene...

...we've deducted it's likely that...

...Monsieur Dao killed his family and then himself.

What a coincidence?

In just a week...

...both Khang and Dao killed themselves.

And also, in this short period of time...

...Hung showed up rather unexpectedly.

I haven't had the chance to speak with you.

I am still in shock...

...Monsieur Khang and I were like brothers.

We always...

...took care of each other.

Plantation owners like you guys...

...sometimes...

...have trouble with the police.

Like the incident in Hai Phong.

Without me, we could have faced at least 15 years in prison.

In turn, your brother treated me pretty well.

Only 20% of every deal.

Only 20%?

I'm sure you know...

...the nature of your family's business, right?

I also need to take care of my other "brothers".

Thank you for...

...sharing with me the moving brotherhood...

...between you and my brother.

How touching!

However...

...my brother is dead.

I need to think about your proposal.

I wonder, how is Khang's wife lately?

- What do you mean? - I heard that...

...you two have been...

...quite close.

Sorry, but you don't need to "care" about my family's private matters.

- Especially during this time. - Oh, your family is mourning.

I'm really sorry but...

...there are deaths that are rather sudden.

And...

...suspicious.

Monsieur Khang never went fishing in his life.

But when he killed himself...

...we found five rusty fish hooks on his nape.

You've been abroad.

I guess...

...you don't believe in this black magic thing!

You mean someone is trying to harm my family?

Why are you in such a good mood?

What?

On your next trip to Ha Noi, buy me some prenatal herbs.

Really?

You're happy, right?

Very happy indeed.

You are mine now!

As always.

Is it a boy or a girl?

Still too soon to know. Which do you prefer?

Of course a boy.

So when I die, he can inherit my legacy.

Don't say such unlucky things!

Only death...

...is certain.

Right my dear?

Darling?

Seize everything.

Because your death...

...is unavoidable!

Darling?

Are you okay?

What is it?

Honey?

Honey?

What is it?

You should take care of your health!

Why do you work so hard?

Please, let me call you a doctor.

No need.

I have my own doctor.

You are five months pregnant already.

Don't perform anymore.

You and our child...

...are as precious as my own life.

How dare you perform the spell yourself?

Besides Mr Dao, who else?

The wormwood growing inside you...

...will turn you into a different person.

A demon!

I warned you!

The wormwood has already reached your heart!

You have very little time to live.

No!

I cannot die now!

It's not fair!

My whole life, my achievements.

I want to defy death!

I want immortality!

Immortality?

Don't act surprised!

I know all the charms and spells...

...you brought back from the Western Region.

Those who pursue immortality...

...often regret it!

So it's possible!

What needs to be done? What do I have to do?

I'll give you whatever you want!

This ritual is very unique.

But...

...it requires great sacrifice.

Just say it!

What it requires...

...is the most precious thing to you.

Land? Treasure?

Anything!

The more powerful the spell...

...the bigger the price!

Honey?

Why is "the most precious thing"...

...the lives of my wife and my unborn child?

The wormwood's judgment...

...is beyond my control.

- You useless! - Listen to me!

I've tried to kill myself so many times.

Damn it.

I can't die.

Nothing can break Master Ninhs' spell.

I was stuck on this earth for eternity.

There is another person inside me.

Dark and cruel.

It wants to possess...

...but also wants to protect me.

Because of it, I have nothing to fear in this world.

What do you propose, Monsieur Hung?

Monsieur De Bray, just let me manage the East side...

...production and distribution.

I'm sure sales will increase by 30%.

Looking for a short cut?

You've been gone for too long.

I think you've forgotten what belongs to whom.

You want to interfere with my distribution?

Why do I have to sit here and dispute things...

...that are supposed to be mine?

I believe the things you possess on the East side...

...are my family's assets, which we built.

Then I have to remind you...

...actually...

...you're just the extra-child in that family!

Khang and you are lucky to share profits with us...

...since your roots aren't even from this region!

Cuong!

Let's talk about this some other day!

That's right.

I am no longer human like the rest of you.

I am a god.

I will crush anyone in my path.

I'm here to see Cuong.

Raise your hands up!

What's that, hey!

Hey! Hung's here to hang out.

Sit down, please!

You, get some food for this dog.

I've thought about our agreement.

I don't want the East side anymore.

If you know your place, you'll get a bite to eat.

I want all your territories.

Kill him!

Kill him! Run!

Run! Quickly!

Do it! Kill me, you dog!

Do it! Kill me!

Another nightmare, honey?

What is it this time?

I woke up...

...and...

I looked around.

I was the last person on earth.

It was just a dream.

I'm still here beside you.

Let's go back to sleep.

Do you hear that?

It sounds like it's coming from inside the room.

Nga?

I killed you!

You can't hurt me!

Nga!

Hung claims he has nothing to do Cuong's death...

...or any of these unsolved murders.

We should issue an arrest warrant immediately.

Arrest warrant? For what?

He doesn't agree with our demands.

It will complicate our business.

Calm down.

You let him lead you by the nose like a dog.

Hung is a very powerful man.

There must be a good reason.

The mysterious disappearance of Khang's wife?

The most famous shaman of Ha Nam...

...and his four apprentices, all slaughtered...

There must be concrete evidence.

While we're working under the name of justice.

Either you use law...

...or something else.

To Paradise Hotel! Quickly!

Where's he going?

You girls go to the hotel and wait for me.

I'll be there in 15 minutes.

Hold on.

It's a bit crowded. Make it 20 minutes.

You found the evidence to convict me?

I don't need evidence anymore.

Why am I here?

What did I do?

Monsieur Hung.

You're here not because you committed a crime.

You're here because..

...something odd has been bothering me.

What do you want?

I just want to see with my own eyes.

If it is real or just rumors.

Black blood?

Immortal my ass!

Oh, my good lord!

Human being have always been searching for immortality.

Monsieur Hng.

You have made me curious about you.

You're the key to a French Foreign Legion of immortals!

Imagine...

...how proud the motherland would be.

Who gave you immortality?

Maximum power!

I said maximum power!

Keep him in there for a few days.

If he's still alive...

...use fire.

Who gave you immortality?

Immortality made me immune to death.

But every level of pain, I've experienced it all.

Every time it feels like the first time.

I've lost track of time.

How many months and years have passed?

They seem to never run out of ideas to make me suffer.

I beg you good Lord...

...I can't stand this anymore.

Please forgive me.

Release me from all this pain.

Please let me die.

He can't be killed.

And we have no idea how it's possible.

Useless! All this time and money wasted!

But nothing new!

You useless can not do anything!

Colonel...

...Motherland!

In this situation...

...it's best to send him to France.

I have prepared all the documents for the transfer.

Leave it in my office.

Tell them to prepare for prisoner transfer.

Yes, Colonel.

Anesthesia! Quickly!

The prison. The torture.

It was the worst hell of earth.

I finally escaped from it all.

But I am still a captive of my own fate.

How long would I need to run and hide?

For eternity?

The invaders bombs continue to fall.

So many people are dying. But I'm still alive.

Daddy!

Mister, please save my father.

My father's dying in there.

I beg you, please save him.

Time and human life...

...is meaningless for an immortal.

But there was a time, when I was human...

...just like them.

When I feared death...

...and felt the pain of losing someone.

There was a time when life meant everything.

I sense you are being summoned.

By the very places that haunt you.

You have anything to eat?

Who are you?

Can't believe somebody actually lives in this remote area.

There's nothing to eat.

- I'd have to cook. - Do it then!

I can wait.

How many people live here?

What do you care?

Nevermind.

I live alone.

Who said you can stay?

Just a few hours.

Get out!

Or I will kill you! I meant it!

If you can kill me...

...that'd be great.

Who is the landlord here?

It's a wasteland. Nobody around.

I'm going to buy a few things to fix this place.

I don't need your help!

Miss.

Honestly, I feel bad.

When we first met, I wasn't nice.

But now I have nowhere to go.

And your place is so shabby.

How about...

...I give you a hand. What do you think?

Really?

Do I still have the right to decide here?

I'll be right back.

By the way...

...my name is Hung.

What's your name?

General, it's time to take your medicine.

Imperial court doctor?

Damn it! Four months of drinking this shit!

At least this shit...

...has kept you alive until now.

Giang.

Bring me my "medicine".

What would I give to be young and strong again.

Immortality.

Immortality.

Giang.

Call Loc, quickly!

Good morning, madame Nhung.

I'm Loc, assistant to General De Bray.

Please excuse my sudden visit.

But there is one thing, only you can resolve.

In this mansion...

...there's so much resentment.

Why don't you return home?

Where's your family?

I had a family once...

...but it's all gone.

Gone?

Did your wife leave?

Passed away.

One week before our wedding...

...my husband suddenly disappeared.

A few days later his body is found by the shore.

Eyes open.

The village people said I carried bad omens.

Whoever marries me will die early.

It's karma from the previous life.

But they didn't know...

...how much I loved him.

So I left and came here.

Just wanted to be alone.

Life is so cruel.

Destiny had brought us together.

Maybe life had finally forgiven me for my mistake.

There was a time when I only thought about death.

But right now, is when I want to be alive the most.

With Duyen.

This life...

...it's not about how long you live.

But how you live each day.

Madame Lien passed away in this mansion.

But her soul and body are not here anymore.

Seems like her soul...

...was taken...

...by ancient black magic...

...a forbidden spell.

Ask Madame Nhung...

...about immortality.

What do you know about the spell of immortality?

It's black magic.

And black magic is evil.

I don't practice it.

Someone's up there?

Stop!

How strange.

What are you waiting for? Loc! Quick! Quick!

Hurry up!

Revenge!

I have to take revenge.

Duyen.

Duyen.

Are you okay?

Why, why? Why am I here?

Were you sleepwalking?

Let's go inside!

You have been sleepwalking.

I'm afraid this rocky doorstep will cut your feet.

It's really peaceful here.

Do you still have to go?

If you don't have a place to go...

...just stay here.

You allow me?

Who says you're not allowed?

Duyen!

What's wrong?

Hey!

Nothing.

I thought there was an insect on your shoulder.

The wormwood's judgment...

...is beyond my control..

Why is the most precious thing...

...the lives of my wife and my unborn child?

Listen to me! Listen to me!

You're no longer the slave of death.

Isn't that what you want?

But... What else?

One day...

...Lien's soul will reincarnate...

...and find you for revenge.

This person will end everything.

Will be your death sentence.

Madame Lien!

Where are you?

Madame Lien!

Where is this place?

My home.

Isn't your home the mansion on the hill?

Not any more.

Now I live here.

Who are you living with?

Lien, who is it?

It's him.

How is it possible?

What is it?

What did you see?

Lien's spirit...

I believe, has reincarnated.

Either Karma...

...or heaven's will.

Somehow, she found him.

Him?

Who?

Monsieur Hung.

Duyen?

You should go to the market...

...while it's still early.

I'll clean the dishes.

Okay, I'll go now then.

I'll see you later.

All of this running...

...where will it lead me?

I'll never die.

But when will I get another chance to truly live like this?

To love, is to live.

You, arrest anyone who looks suspicious.

You two, search everywhere.

You murderer!

You shouldn't have come here.

I was living in peace alone.

In line with the government's warrant...

...you are arrested for murder.

Come with us!

I will surrender...

...but you need to let Duyen go first.

- You didn't hear me? - Are you deaf?

Let her out of here first...

...then I'll surrender unconditionally.

I haven't killed anyone for over ten years.

Today, I don't want to go down that path again.

Listen to me...

...I know you're just doing your job.

But a lot of blood has been shed already.

Just retreat.

Are you kidding me?

One more step, she'll get the bullet.

Inject yourself with this aesthetic, and I'll let her go.

Your life or hers, your choice.

I love you.

I'm sorry.

It'll all clear now.

I will be dammed to eternity.

God will never forgive a man who committed blasphemy...

...defied the divine laws of life and death.

"Destiny brought us together. Karma split us apart."

Hung?

Who are you?

I saw your photo...

...in the journal.

Journal?

Now I understand...

...why you were staring at it.

Behind you...

On your back.

Be careful of what you seek.

It may lead you to certain truths beyond your understanding.

70 years ago, I laid you to rest here.

It feels like only yesterday.

How time goes by.

Time?

Time means nothing to someone like you.

Only those of us who have to die...

...understand the value of time.

And now, my daughter is dying.

She hasn't even started school.

I don't know what did wrong.

An...

...I am sorry.

Sorry?

Can your apology save my daughter?

I came here to find hope...

...a way to save her.

Not to accept fate, or your apology.

An, actually there's still a way.

That's why I called you here.

You think all of your dreams were just a coincidence?

When Duyen died...

...I lost hope...

...and only wanted to hide from this world.

But that was not the way to end everything.

For the past 70 years...

...I've been traveling to every corner of the world...

...finding the gurus and masters of black magic, ancient spells...

...with the hope to find a solution...

...to end the suffering caused by this immortal curse.

I realized...

...what I really need to do.

Is to find you.

As Master Ninh said...

...only the reincarnation of Lien can put me to death.

In this world, only you can kill me.

Finally...

...I succeeded in connecting with your soul through dream.

And brought you here.

I understand.

The only solution for your immortal curse...

...is death itself.

No human wants to die.

But sometimes...

...it's the only way.

But why do I have to help you?

If you don't help me...

...the suffering will continue...

...from this life to many lives after.

Your child will suffer, too.

Do you really want to save your daughter?

So, perhaps you have misunderstood me.

I think you've misunderstood me.

I am sorry.

Your life or hers, your choice.

Inject yourself with this anesthetic, and I'll let her go.

I love you.

Your life or hers, your choice.

I love you.

I'll kill her! Don't try me! Stop!

Revenge!

Duyen died...

...because of you.

You never accepted death.

But why do you want to kill me?

I found a way to break this reincarnation curse.

Once you're offered to the holy wormwood tree...

...your soul will never reincarnate again!

Only then will I truly be immortal.

Hung, my darling! Don't kill me.

It's me, Lien.

It's me, Duyen.

No!

Let go of me!

Kill me!

Kill me!

Save your daughter.

Free me please! It's forcing me to kill you.

I don't want to be a slave to it anymore.

Miss An.

How long have I been here?

You have been unconscious for 2 days.

You were lucky that an expedition group...

- ...saw you and... - Little Linh.

- Linh, my daughter! - About Linh...

You don't need to worry.

Little Linh!

- Mom! - Darling!

Get well soon mommy!

The tumor in her brain...

...has been slowly shrinking.

I don't know how to explain it.

Perhaps, it's a miracle.

Wake up, mom!

I'm not sick anymore.

Mommy, can you hear me?

Wake up, mom!

I'm feeling well now, mom.

A person who suffers from sleepwalking usually...

...cannot distinguish between dream and reality.

I don't know why I'm stuck in this endless circle.

Maybe I have gone crazy.

Its the same journey. The same dream.

Over and over again in my head.

If it is a dream...

...there must be a way to wake up from it.

Maybe the only way to wake up from this nightmare...

...is to change the course of action.

By any means, I have to wake up...

...and return to my daughter.

Mommy, wake up.