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I'm listening, Tam.

Oh, just stop it, you.

My little girl hasn't met him,

so why this talk about knot-tying?

My boy Lanh's a good one.

Sunrise, he's at work. Sundown, remedial class.

He doesn't fool around.

Whatever he earns, he keeps.

He doesn't even gamble!

Yes, Cashew, bring papa 30 million VND!

You're killing me, Banana!

Ouch!

Damn you!

Oh?

Cashew got hit by karmic lightning!

No, no, no, no!

This... isn't a loss, yeah?

- Oh, no, no! - Boys, the rules!

- "The cock that dashes, loses!" - Yep!

- "The cock that rests, loses!" - Yep, too!

Now get your boy up.

If he's fine, fight on. If not, he loses!

- Okay. - Can it though?

Here, I'll get him up. He's fine, see?

See, he's fine!

Wow, that's real fine, all right!

He's dead and gone!

He's just tired!

- Oh, really? - Look!

He'll fight on. Witness!

No one hates my son.

He also hates no one.

He has no debts as well.

Give me back my money! Lanh!

You know you owe me, right?

Folks also love Lanh's bricklaying skills.

- Really? - He's as strong as an ox.

Stop running or else!

Stop running!

- Grab him! - You think you can run away from us?

Lanh!

Come here! Lanh!

Damn you all!

- Get him! - I'll get you!

He's just right here!

Damn!

- I just saw him. - Did we chase a ghost?

Shut it!

Stop talking nonsense!

Let's split up.

Boss, boss, boss!

Could he be...

Are you dumb?

Go!

He's smarter than that!

Go and search!

Three million each if you catch him!

[Le Thi Na, 1974 - 1999]

[Betting With Ghost]

Tam, your daughter...

If she weds Lanh, you will have a great son-in-law.

- Really? - Yes...

- Who was that? - Your son, who else?

Lanh! Eat something then go to school!

- Where is he? - Lanh!

I know where you live!

- Damn you! - Where's Lanh?

- Come out here! - Let me see you a little!

Come out now!

Heavens... What's with all the noise?

- Where's Lanh? - Get out here! Stop hiding!

Think I can't find your house?

Old man!

Where's Lanh?

Get him out here!

Please point this way.

You messing with me?

This isn't Lanh!

It's Lanh's dad.

Hi, sir!

Hey, friend!

Screw you, friend!

Now get Lanh out here to pay me!

He lost 30 million VND, then he took off!

I, Alex, am insulted!

Get him out here!

Uh... I...

- Tam? - Huh?

Where are you going?

I... I'm going to find a new man for my girl.

Hey, all! Boys!

- Get him out here! - Wait wait!

Let me ask you this...

Have you confused my Lanh for the one in the next town?

Confused? We don't "canhfuse" with any...

We don't confuse with any Lanh!

For months, he's been gambling and cockfighting! Don't hide!

- Pay us back! - Wait...

Pay us back! Pay us back!

Thomas! Calm yourself!

- Give it! - Damn you!

Lanh! Drag him out here!

Move!

Help! Help me!

They're robbing and assaulting! Robbing and assaulting!

Live stream and share it, so they are sending!

Sic the netizens on them!

It's "trending." Not "sending," you fat cow.

What are you looking at? I'll end you, too. Go to bed!

And you, out here crying wolf? You're friends with Lanh?

Who's assaulting you? Huh?

Huh?

See? You see? I told you! They're assaulting me!

Assault!

I'm already in pain!

- Damn you all! - Whoa!

Three youths against one woman?

So what? You're next!

Oh, no! Lanh!

There he is!

Damn you!

Hurt my dad and I'll kill you!

Damn you! What about my money?

One week, give me a week.

Two, give me death!

Yes! I'll give you a week!

- Whose week? - Yours!

Shut the hell up!

And as for you, you dog!

Why toss your knife onto my leg, not the ground!

- Oh? - Why?

And if you have a week, I, Alex, am not cruel enough!

Eight days!

You get me yet? Eight days!

You better pay in full!

- Get me to the ER! - Yes, yes, yes.

- Damn it to... - Hurry up!

Lift yourself up so you're lighter, come on!

These two months, you skipped work to go cockfighting!

Come on, Dad. I was lured into it, and I lost just 2 million VND.

2 million? They said 30!

Where do I get 30 million? Look at us, so how, really?

I'm not done! Don't walk away!

- I'm walking away to eat. - Stop it!

He's right. Where could he get 30 million VND to bet?

Do what you need to.

But don't make your late mom sad.

Nonsense.

If she's sad, you can slap me.

See? She's all cheery. Cheerier than me, even.

- What are you looking at? - Stop!

Hurry up now.

- Let me teach him! - Come to my house and help me make cakes!

I'll tell you this, boy, you better work to pay them!

You said Lanh is a good boy, so why scold him on and on?

Mister?

Please help me.

Mister?

Please, mister.

Help me out.

Ghost!

Dad, Dad, a ghost in our house!

There! There!

There, in the house! Right there!

In the house! Oh, ghost!

Ghost, ghost, ghost!

Why are you haunting me? I haven't done anything!

Please help me out.

I've been waiting for years.

Why? Why me? Me, why?

Because you are the only one who can see me.

Can't see you now! Can't see.

I can't see you.

Damn it...

If you don't help me...

I will haunt you for life!

Be brave, Lanh.

Stay brave, Lanh!

I won't help you!

- Lanh? Lanh! - Ghost!

Ghost! Ghost! Ghost!

I'm your dad.

Still standing. Stop screaming.

Get up and go to work.

And give me a ride.

- I'm ready, Dad. - You haven't brushed your teeth!

- Let's go. - Dear Buddha!

No bricklaying today?

Later.

Here.

- What is it? - Take some to cut your debt.

I've more than you!

They're scum, so I leave them hanging.

Go.

Watch the flags, or you'll poke someone's eye out.

Folks will avoid these like heck, I'll be fine.

Miss Sau!

Please get me two red tilapias!

Sure!

How weird.

My red self is here, but he prefers red tilapias.

When you're home today, please pay off your debt.

Stop gambling, you hear?

I know!

No such thing as "easy earning, easy living."

Red light!

Hello, officer.

I'm... I'm so sorry, sir. But it's not my fault.

It's... there! That ghost girl, there. She's been following me!

There!

That girl got dumped.

She's a regular there.

Oh... Sorry, officer.

My son's a horror film fan. His head is kinda off.

Pardon us.

Drive carefully. No need to pick me up.

- And please don't... - Gamble, but work. All right.

Hello? It's me.

Cockfighting? Sure! But wait!

Will Alex's posse be there?

No?

Then I'll be there right away! Sure!

Lanh?

Please help me out.

I will not let you go.

If you keep doing that, I will keel over.

Why are you haunting me?

Please help me, Lanh.

Help me find my girl. I haven't seen her in 25 years.

My gods!

I have work to do! No time to find your daughter!

Why are you honking?

Never seen someone chatting with ghosts?

If you need money...

I will help you get some.

What?

I, Le Thi Na, am no liar.

Every day, I'll help you get your money.

As for how much, it depends on your luck.

Luck? How the heck do I know how much I have?

Heaven and Earth, they know. Ask and find out.

Get a reading.

Okay! Get a reading, yes?

Like moon blocks, if one's up and one's down...

then it's 100 billion VND for me, daily.

If not, stop bothering me.

See! You'll get me 100...

Too greedy.

10 billion, then.

Still too greedy.

50 million!

Great luck you have.

Just 30 million.

Deal. 30 million.

That's all you deserve.

Sure! Better than nothing!

But I must warn you...

Every day, you can only get at most 30 million.

- If you get more... - If it's more...

then my luck is lessened, yes? All good!

Not yours.

Enriching yourself will endanger your loved ones.

- What? - That's under 30 million.

If it's over 30 million, then your most loved one's fate,

I can't safeguard it.

Nonsense!

You want money, you have to trade for it.

Nothing is for free! That's law!

What law is this?

You're dealing with the dead.

Rules of the dead apply!

Where I am, that is that!

Cast off!

Sorry! Sorry!

See the lady there?

Prove it.

Make her bring her cash to me.

Influencing people isn't my forte.

You'll get that into someone's eye! Rascal!

I think you're out of turn.

- Prize for the target, sir? - Hit it, 20 thousand VND.

Miss it, buy my candy.

I'm down.

Ha! 20, please!

Boy! Why did you hit me?

I'm sorry, sir!

- Huh? What's with this thing? - Sir.

Second go, sir.

Ouch!

Shoot somewhere else! Stop aiming at me!

- But I didn't. - Go somewhere else!

- Yes! - Hey.

That's all my dad will go through?

Light scheme, light injury.

Deal's on.

Money time!

How are we betting?

Me, on Butterfly, 30 million! Anyone with me?

- He's on 30 million! - Deal's on! Deal's on!

Hold, hold, hold!

Me, on Butterfly, but just 20 million! 20!

Deal's on!

Just get out!

Please let me in. I'm just getting my son.

Lanh!

Lanh!

Lanh!

Lanh!

Lanh!

Dad! Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

Oh, heavens!

Bad chicken!

- Bad chicken! - Na...

Stop hitting! Stop it!

You watch it, old man.

Dad, are you okay?

Are you okay, Dad? Dad?

Dad! Dad!

Na! Let it go!

Let go!

Dad, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Hey, the chicken has fainted. Can you try CPR on it?

Dad?

Hey, Dad?

Dad! Dad!

- Lanh... - Yes, Dad?

Lanh...

Dad! Dad! Dad!

Lanh...

- Lanh... - Dad? Dad?

Ouch. Ouch, hurts.

Drink up.

What's up?

Could you be any meaner?

As if my life hasn't been sour, you give me lime without sugar?

Well, we're out of sugar!

How are you feeling?

It...

What?

How come I was at work, but now I'm home?

So, I was at work.

Then I heard you fainted, so I picked you up.

Hey, I remember now...

You skipped work to go cockfighting.

Don't call fire when there's no smoke, yeah?

Were you dreaming?

Dreaming?

That's it! I'm sure you were dreaming!

I was there, making limeade, and you were asleep, screaming!

"Oh, you were betting on it. Betting on it, huh? Deal's on! Deal's on!"

Damn, I was dreaming, huh?

- But it's weird. - What?

I dreamed the venue's guard was beating me up and down.

He might have even wanted to bite out my armpit hair.

Then in your dream, you may have owed people money.

Since you couldn't pay, they dealt with you.

Hey, but why...

Even if it was a dream...

My body hurts for real. A lot!

Stop.

You lie down and rest. I must go to work.

If not, I'll lose the day's pay.

- No, I must work, too. - Rest, please!

- A funeral needs me. - Hey.

Just finish the limeade, please. Don't go anywhere!

You care, but the caring's strange.

Hurts so much!

Hell of a dream!

Where are you going? Rest.

To work.

- Fine, I'll take you. - No, I'll go myself.

- Just get on. - You stay home.

- Can you walk then? - Of course.

Oh?

Why was he hurt lots?

Brutality of cockfighting.

More serious schemes, more serious injuries.

Well, then, I quit.

You've signed with the dead.

You can't change things.

I'd like to change... so that I, and not dad, will be hurt, can I?

No.

Laws of the dead are firm.

Unless...

Unless what?

I don't know!

But I've got you money.

Now it's your turn to get my girl.

But I don't know where to start!

Where is my girl, Auntie "Bowl" Tu?

Oh, you're awake?

Ms. Le Thi Na?

Your daughter!

Thank you, nurse.

Oh, look! Whose girl is this? What a cutie.

Such a bright face, bless you! Oh, she's smiling.

Here, Na. Look. The baby's smiling.

Na?

Na...

Please take me to Auntie Bowl's place.

She's the only family I have.

She's in Ma Lo, where the laborers live.

Go on the Y Bridge here and turn right.

Hey, sis.

"Where the laborers live"?

This is it?

That house, over there.

I remember Auntie Bowl's shack has...

a Jamaican cherry tree out front!

How long have you been dead?

- 25 years! - Dear Buddha!

In 25 years, this place's been renovated ten times!

- Home! - Hey, kids!

- No soccer here. - Ask the security guard!

Good kiddos.

Hey, sir!

Yes, can I help you?

Know where is Auntie "Ball" Tu?

"Bowl"!

I mean, "Bowl" Tu.

"Bowl" Tu...

Which floor? Which block?

Oh, damn.

The original residents here.

Post-renovation, where are they?

I heard that a few remain.

But... most have gone to the riverside area in District 7.

Ask around there.

Auntie, you moved here from Ma Lo?

- Yes, what's wrong? - You know "Bowl" Tu?

No idea.

If you're not eating, go inside!

"Bowl" Tu, yes? I know her.

Yes, she's the one.

Jamaican cherry tree, front of her shack, yes?

- That's right, Auntie! - Wait...

That's right, Auntie. Where is she now?

I know her. But I don't know where she is.

She didn't move here.

Dead end. Home, then.

Why so eager to go home, huh?

I'm doing things for you. You should return the favor, too.

But where do we go now?

I've been so committed!

- Home! - Again!

Leave it for tomorrow. My dad is injured and at home.

As a child...

I'm parent-bound!

Am I right?

Home.

Lotto tickets! Lotto tickets!

- Lotto boy! - Yes?

Remember the numbers!

It's almost drawing time.

Maybe you only see me as your bank?

Hey...

Don't put it like that!

I'm very responsible.

I'm just... getting more resources to find your girl.

Why make me the bad guy here?

Hey...

Where are you going?

I'm getting your numbers!

Oh, you don't have to!

But then you won't find my girl!

Jerk!

Such a frail ghost.

You have magic. Use it and fly!

Why do humans believe...

ghosts have magic, huh?

We live and die by meals and coins, too!

We fight each other to get our offerings, dearest Lanh!

Why the laugh?

Rather than mocking me, give me a ride then?

Hey, got the numbers yet?

- Soon! - Hey!

I'll be in that cafe there.

All right!

Sprint! Faster!

Quite the crowd today.

You're a ghost, not a god! Why cut the line all of a sudden?

- That's right! - That's right!

Then tell me, why pull my hair?

Argue and I'll poke you.

- Just poke! - Why wait?

I'll poke you, too.

Watch the road, man!

It's crowded here, why so fast and furious?

Say what now?

Get in your positions, all.

And now, the lottery drawing from 24H LLC...

Let the spin begin.

Na, that you?

Who else would it be?

- Here, have a drink. - Are you mad?

I forgot. Give it, give it.

You won. Just look.

How lucky!

Oh? You spent the whole day to win 8th place pot?

Only 1.2 million?

Don't forget your daily limit of 30 million VND!

You want more?

Look at me now, and you couldn't even ask me if I'm okay?

- Oh, shit... - You're ridiculous!

Oh, shit!

Whoa? Hey? Where are you going?

Hey! Where are you going?

Take me with you!

Dad, Dad, Dad!

Oh, you're back?

Why the stare?

Do I look that fresh?

Already home, yet the house's still dark...

Lottery isn't brutal, so why is Dad that injured?

I ruined others' schemes to fulfill yours!

He must be hurt in return.

Today's take is light, so some light pain!

Deal's off!

Hey! Stop being so selfish!

For today, you have something. I have nothing!

But you're the one complaining!

Want to break our deal? I'll haunt you for life!

I'm mad now!

Begone!

What now?

Have some cash, Dad.

Use that for your debt.

Take it.

Save it for your wife.

But if you really care,

you'll save it and take us to Phu Quoc.

Nice beaches there, I hear. I haven't been.

Wait, those sweet potatoes...

I bought them for Miss Sau.

Take it easy, or you'll choke.

Go shower, too.

I'll get the fish from her and we'll have dinner.

You have that much...

Then pay off your debt.

Lanh, time for work!

Oh, Lanh?

Please, I beg you.

You're firm about haunting me, huh?

Last night, I was too scared to go anywhere.

I fear... if you could no longer see me...

then I'll lose all means to find my girl.

Damn, I don't get it! You are dead...

So, why this need to find her?

I...

I only want to see her just once.

See how she has grown.

See how her life has been.

But for what?

Because I'm a mother!

Why did karma tag you up with me...

Let's go.

I'm off to work, Dad!

- Home from the market, Mrs. Nam? - Yes!

Why do you seek out cash from cockfighting?

It doesn't require investment.

I've got no money. So, I can bet any number.

But what if you lose?

I lose, I leave. When I win, I'll pay that debt.

Nature of gambling.

Can't be that simple, is it? People will be out for your blood!

Well, I have you now. Why should I worry?

We're done, yeah? Why so many questions?

Alex, there he is!

- Ah! - Let's go the other way.

Because you stabbed my leg, you won't even get eight days, bitch!

That's right, run! Just run! If I see your old man, I'll snap his legs!

Okay, okay! Come here and meet me!

Stop, forget about them!

Lanh!

Let's see who has bigger balls!

You crash, we burn!

Boys.

Hey, boys!

Let go of my arms!

We're here with you!

But I'm in the middle!

Screw you and you, too!

Screw you both to hell! He's really close!

Screw your mot...

Where's Alex?

There.

Lanh, it's just gambling money. We can talk about this, yes?

Lanh! Look out in front! Safety first, Lanh!

Let me tell you something!

Can we stop to get a helmet, and then we continue?

Lanh, no one's behind you! Folks are in front!

Lanh, I'm a model citizen, pal. Stop revving. You'll kill me, man!

Lanh! Lanh!

Lanh! Let me off!

Damn you! You dog!

Go down and fish him out.

- Maybe not. - I said "off" so I can walk off.

Not so I can swim!

I will see your face again! Don't test me!

Don't test me, yeah?

Mr. Dao, tell your son to pay me 30 million VND!

You thief!

You owe him 30, yet you told me 2.

- What else are you hiding? - Aren't you gonna help me out?

You skip work today for gambling?

- Mr. Dao, please! - Home!

- Hear me out, Dad. - Grab me instead!

Hear you feeding me more lies? Home!

Let me ask you. If folks give you cash, will you take it?

If you have ghostly help, prove it to me.

See if I'll get hurt.

Try and endure a bit, yeah?

Endure a bit or a lot?

Whatever.

Me, on Butterfly, 30 million. Any takers?

30 million will hurt a lot.

Let me bring it down.

On Butterfly, 20 million. Any takers?

- Who's okay with the bet? - Deal's on!

Lady Diep, Master Nghi, please take a seat.

Bet is on, 20 million VND. Okay, young sir?

It's 20 million! Call it off!

- We can't! - Home!

But the bet is on. If we're off, we'll lose.

Hey!

There's no signal yet!

You will be fine.

- It's all good. - Three!

Two! One!

Let them go!

Is it a boy or a girl?

It's a girl.

A girl, forget it. A boy, keep it.

But it's our child, babe.

What do you want to do?

I want to keep her.

Then you're on your own.

You vile thing, you bastard!

Why aren't you dead? Why are you still here?

Wait, Butterfly...

Na! Na! Na...

Na! Na!

Na! Butterfly is fainting.

Na! Na!

Na!

Na!

Na!

Match ends! Cashew wins!

Oh, Lanh, you...

How many coffins must I must bear now to get 20 million?

It's only 20 million!

Hey!

Hurry up now.

Be my first payer.

Okay, big bro.

Run, Dad.

A runner!

Stop him!

Faster, Dad!

Oh?

Where are you taking me?

Where's my dad?

Presenting me to your daddy?

Oh, no, Dad!

Dad! Dad!

Dad!

There he is!

Why are you running with me?

You're with him, huh?

You dog!

- Where is my boss' money? - Think you can hide from us?

Stop hitting him!

Let us join, too!

Damn you! Still think you can run?

Enough!

I'll pay!

Old debt, 30 million. New, 20 million. Total, 50 million!

Daily interest is 350 grand!

When did you slip and slide, kid?

I want money. I need money.

I need lots of money!

You need money, then you study.

Only studies will create change!

You look there!

Your dream is still out of the frame!

You once promised me...

you will work and also study, to get your diploma!

What happened to it?

Where's that promise?

Forgotten.

You may forget everything...

but you must remember your promise!

Look at us, promises are luxuries.

Enough arguing with you.

Starting today, you'll follow me all 24 hours.

Work so you can pay your debts!

As for studying, you'll stick to it!

Am I clear or not?

Lanh!

I'll be in the toilet.

And I'll be outside.

Better be quick, or I'll beat your ass!

Na, Na, Na, Na, Na...

Neat you're dead, Na, since I wanna end you!

I'm so sorry... Back there...

Shut it!

How much have you scored for me? 21.2 million! What is left now?

You...

You'll give me a chance to make it up, yes?

- Back there, I... - Leave!

You brat. Who has to leave?

Let me do it.

Hey!

Let me do it.

I'll do it.

You'll hit your hand.

I see that you're hurt for your dad.

To pay everything, you'll need a large sum.

Finding money this way, when will that sum show up?

I think for this round, your dad will be all right.

It won't hurt as much as before. Trust me on this.

I'm giving you one last chance.

- One la... - Yes.

I know. I know.

30 million VND for Banana!

Yeah! 30 million!

Hey!

- Heavens! - Are you blind?

- So rude! - Watch where you go old hag!

Auntie Tu! Auntie!

Auntie "Bowl"!

Oh, Auntie!

Lanh!

Lanh! It's Auntie!

It's my Auntie, Lanh!

Go, go, go!

Lanh!

Auntie Tu!

Na!

Na!

Na! Na! Na!

Na!

Lanh! Where is my 30 million?

- Lanh! - Na!

Did I mistreat you in my past life or what?

Lanh! Why are you always running?

Stop running for once!

I'm not fit for running, Lanh!

Lanh!

- Why are you still running? - I'll kick your butt if I catch you!

Get him!

Don't jump, just pay!

Pay me back!

Lanh!

Mrs. Nam? Have you seen my son?

I haven't!

Hey! Hi, friend!

Hello, sir.

First question, "May we get our interest?"

Thanks.

I'll also let you know, friend...

Your son also lost another 30 million. Take care of that interest.

- What now? - Correct!

He just jumped off the Ong Leo bridge.

If he dies...

We're square.

If he's alive...

You pay, you hear?

You pay, you hear?

Mr. Dao! Mr. Dao!

Hey, turns out he's really lucky!

- Son's a good one! - To get interest.

And yet so bold. Such fortunes they have!

[Food Stall]

Lanh!

Miss Sau! Miss!

Yeah?

Unchain me, Miss Sau!

I unchain you, then your dad will chain me...

I need the bathroom bad.

- I need it, Miss Sau. - Let me get the bedpan.

No, Miss.

I'm a grown-up.

Let me go in there for a bit...

Besides...

The main door, you've locked it. I won't be able to run.

Unchain me, Miss Sau.

Can you hold it in?

Please help me, Miss Sau...

He will kill me.

All right, all right.

Huh? Lanh, what are you doing?

- Stop it! - It's fine, Miss Sau.

Your dad will kill me!

No, Lanh. No!

- No! - Miss Sau?

Stop! Give it to me!

Stop, Lanh... Ouch!

Are you okay, Miss Sau?

Miss Sau!

Open the door, Miss Sau!

Lanh!

Miss Sau!

Lanh, no, Lanh!

Your dad's gonna kill you.

Lanh, no, Lanh!

Miss Sau!

Open the...

Lanh!

Lanh!

Lanh!

Don't leave us, Lanh...

Mom!

Please take me with you.

I'm such a loser.

I want this to end.

Damn!

I wish you could hurt me

just so it pleases you.

I know how much pain you've gone through.

What was that?

You know how I what?

You know my pain?

- I didn't want to hurt you. - I have to thank you.

- I saw my Auntie. - Thanks to you, I'm in debt.

- I was so happy. I ran after her. - Thanks to you, I'm on the run.

- I wanted to see my girl. - Thanks to you, I'm in hell!

- I've been waiting, 25 years. - All thanks to you, you hear?

My only dream is to know if my girl is alive or dead!

Shut up!

- Lanh... - Shut it!

Stop bothering me!

I will no longer be nice!

Lanh!

If there's a chance to see your mother one last time...

would you take it?

Please understand my plight.

[Here lies Mrs. Nguyen Thi Be]

Have you thought this through?

You're really moving out?

It's the only way...

to get away from Lanh's horrible bunch.

The three years since I've moved here...

I only talk to you.

But if you decide to move,

I will also lose a kindred spirit.

Oh, well.

Whenever you crave something, see me and I'll cook it.

Not sure about the cooking.

If I crave something, it's you.

Stop!

Got your wires crossed? If Lanh hears this, he'll laugh to death.

You jerk!

Hey, Miss Hai?

The clean-up crew missed a spot!

- What's that now? - Hey, sir...

Is Miss Tu "Bowl" home?

[Rest in peace, Miss Tu "Bowl"]

She caught a cold.

And she lived alone, no relatives.

So, some of us stepped in to lay her to rest.

Her altar's inside.

Light some incense, if you wish.

Na?

I've an idea. Miss Tu "Bowl" is gone now.

I believe you can talk to her.

We'll go to her grave,

and ask her about the girl.

Ask about your late baby.

Yeah.

Sir?

Where is Miss Tu buried?

She wasn't buried. Cremated.

So, her ashes... which temple are they at?

Already scattered.

Any more questions?

That's it.

Thank you.

I think Heaven...

doesn't want me to see my girl.

It's also time for me to depart.

I'm so, so sorry.

I was only thinking of my girl and I,

and so I pushed you into making money.

To the point...

you have a debt atop a debt.

Why are you sorry now?

I didn't do any thinking at all.

I believed my dad would only be hurt for a bit,

and I could score a lot.

I got greedy.

I'm one rotten son.

Well... you take care now.

Love your dad a bit more.

Stop gambling, too.

You keep blowing people off.

One day, you won't be so lucky,

and folks will kill you.

My life isn't worth a damn.

I found out that...

gambling is the quickest way to get rich.

Getting rich by breaking the law?

What's good there?

You have a proper job.

Get rich doing that.

My health isn't the hottest.

It only took days for them to fire me.

Each person walks their own path.

No one wishes to disappoint their fathers.

I haven't forgotten my promise.

I promised he would be happy.

Dad?

You still see me as your dad?

Dad...

I am sorry.

I don't need your apology.

I just need you to go to rehab.

If you don't...

then pick another dad.

Let go of me.

Let go now!

Or I'll smack you.

If you still can,

just smack me, I'll be happy.

You're testing me, boy?

Let go!

Let go! Get off of me!

You! You! You!

Testing me! Testing me!

Speak up, please!

Testing me! Testing me, huh?

- Lanh! - Testing me!

Good gods! Lanh!

Just speak up!

I have cancer, terminal.

Testing me! Testing me, huh?

Testing me, huh?

Testing me, huh?

- Testing me! Testing me! - Speak up!

- Testing me, huh? - Lanh!

Speak up, please!

I want to have money... a lot of money.

So, my dad can live well long after I'm gone.

Testing me!

Testing me!

Testing me, huh?

Testing me, huh? Testing me, huh?

Lanh! Lanh...

Speak up!

I'm no addict.

My injections are prescribed painkillers.

My time is almost up.

- Lanh! - Testing me, huh?

How I've spoiled my child!

Lanh?

I'm sorry, Dad...

Lanh!

Lanh!

Thank you, doctor.

His usual painkillers became weaker,

and so he switched to those injections.

And yet we both thought ill of him.

He's always been the sweetest kid.

Only recently did he change. Everything has its reasons, you see.

Babe?

My ultrasound scan.

A boy?

A girl.

- Abort it. - But she is yours and mine.

Your dime.

- But then... - Hey!

In this house, no ifs or buts.

If there are any buts, scram!

You old bastard!

Bastard! Let me go! Let me go!

Let me go!

Let me go!

You bastard! Karma will get you!

Hello?

What's up?

Here's my red book, my land's paperwork.

I'm in need of 100 million VND to treat my son.

Okay. Sure!

But let's take care of your son's old debt first.

As for the rest, I'll take 17 percent interest, monthly.

Sure.

Shower's ready, boy!

Left, left side. To the left a bit, Dad.

I cleaned you until you got into ninth grade, remember?

I can do it myself.

Stop acting shy!

Sit!

Dang smelly hair, how clean you are!

Something wrong?

It hurts...

It hurts...

It hurts...

Should we let Lanh get his treatment abroad?

We'll need a lot of money, though.

What?

1.7 billion VND?

How the hell is that your house's price tag?

Frankly, I'm desperate, hence that number.

That number I gave you is actually below market value.

- 700 million. - Holy heavens!

That just won't do.

Treatment for cancer is costly!

See if there's another way.

Fine.

Find another buyer, it's fine.

But nowadays...

I bet you that three months later,

your house will still be on sale.

What're you doing, Dad?

Oh...

It's an application, for me to go to college.

You plan to woo the teacher?

How can I?

The teacher's mom already rejected me.

- Here, here. - I'm doing it!

Let me do it...

You sit and rest.

Another chore, Dad?

I've time to spare.

Turn the pillow over for me.

Got bedbugs or what?

- Huh? - That's my gift to you.

My most valuable item.

When I'm gone, please open it.

Nonsense, no sense in opening!

I'll leave it here, then.

Remember! Upon death, unwrap!

Stop repeating crap!

I crave broken rice, oh, old scholar!

Forget it.

Broken rice, please, old scholar!

- Eat crap! - I want rice, though.

Scallion oil, a bit or a lot?

Just a bit, old scholar!

Certificate. My son, Tran Van Lanh,

is hereby awarded the title "Father's Finest Boy".

Your dad, Tran Van Dao.

Lanh, child!

- Miss Sau. - Lanh.

Made herbal chicken stew for you.

- Hey, it's real hot! - Thank you much.

- Miss Sau! - Yeah?

- Hang around a bit. - Make it quick.

I have cakes to make.

Smells good!

- Miss Sau... - Yes?

You dig my dad, yes?

How silly...

What?

Miss Sau...

I'm passing my dad to you.

How are you still here?

Flight got delayed?

Don't want you to go solo. So, I'm waiting for you.

How nice!

- Lanh... - Yeah?

Jokes aside...

I've led so much chaos to you both,

so I'm still here to set things right.

Help me find 3 billion then.

Help me find my health.

I kid!

Lighten up.

Had I gotten more time,

or gotten better health,

I would have done more for my loved ones.

- Yo, Dao! - Who died?

What the hell, boy?

Let's hit the beach!

Huh?

[Phu Quoc Beach]

You're feeling okay, son?

A little better, Dad.

Dao!

Yes, Mr. Nghi?

Where is the house's interest for this month?

You're two weeks past due.

Please give me two more days.

- Khong. - You must have it now, I don't care how.

Dad?

When did our house become collateral?

If he hadn't done that, you wouldn't have any meds.

- Please understand. Just two m... - Just shut up.

I'm seizing the house.

- I beg you. Don't. - Dad?

- No need to beg! - It's my place. You get out!

Get off!

Motherfucker!

Lanh!

I'll pay!

Plus interest, it's 126 million VND.

Our red book?

Hold your horses!

What about it?

What about my money?

Plus interest, it's over 60 million!

Damn.

Seems like I can't return your book yet.

Hey, buddy! If you need money, come and see me.

I'll show you ways to pay.

Otherwise?

This house will surely be mine.

What a good son you are!

Are you mad at me?

But... where did you get all this money?

This would have been all for you.

I don't need all this.

I just need you to be well.

But now, I don't know...

If we can't retrieve the book...

where will you live?

Uh, boss?

His house at 1.7 billion, that's cheap! Why isn't it yours yet?

You're brainless and hairless, huh?

I'm getting that house for free.

But... where did you get all this money?

Plus interest, it's 126 million VND.

This would have been all for you.

Let me ask you. If folks give you cash, would you take it?

You are dead. So, why this need to find her?

Don't you remember how much money you made?

21.2 million! What is left now?

If you have ghostly help, prove it to me.

See if I'll get hurt.

You come up with something quick.

Lanh's cancer won't wait for you.

It hurts!

Lanh? Lanh?

- Get up, hear me out. - What's wrong, dad?

At any cost...

I will score big to pay for your treatment abroad.

You can't do that.

- Where there's a will, there's a way. - Stop.

You...

I'm your son, not a slapping bag.

No parent will leave their sick child untreated!

Fine...

How will you "score big"?

- Loan sharks? - No.

- Selling the house? - No.

- So, how then? - Your ghostly friend.

No.

I won't put your life at risk!

- Lanh... - No!

- Lanh! - Shush!

Lanh? Lanh?

Can we discuss it a bit more?

Lanh... just try this.

Are you sure I'll be at risk? The ghost could just be teasing!

I've visited a shaman. I'm well-blessed! Stop worrying!

Please just stop, Dad.

Child, I've lived this long.

Sad, joy, good, bad. I've experienced them all.

Women, too. That box is ticked.

Have you, though? If not, then you must live!

But my doctor gave the word.

"One day to go" is "one day to live"!

My living days are my painful days, Dad.

- If you go, who'll keep me company? - There's me on the altar!

- Don't you fear death? - My fear is you suffering.

Life already handed my card to me.

- There's no changing it. - Change how you play that card!

- Stop, Dad. - Lanh!

Keep talking about cards, I'll call the cops on you!

I'll kick you downstream, you stubborn bull!

You're my son, not a bison!

Seems like I can't return your book yet.

If you need money, come and see me.

I'll show you ways to pay.

Otherwise? This house will surely be mine.

Na? You once said, "Laws of the dead are firm unless..."

That means there's a loophole, yes?

Dad?

Don't "Dad" me right now.

- Would you die for me? - Yes!

Lanh!

Let's go!

Oh? Mr. Dao!

You're joining, too?

Brothers! Make haste, bets in, let's go!

I'm in for Bloom, 600 million. Who's calling?

Yo, that's huge, man!

Lanh...

Go all-in.

One billion VND.

One billion on Bloom! Who's calling?

Hell!

You scared, Nghi?

So?

One billion.

Your life is in my possession.

Your game is also mine.

So? Who else's with me?

Is there anyone?

Pooling in 200 million!

Who's that?

You, Alex?

Yes?

In!

- What's in? - Your 200 million.

On which one?

- Whichever's a chicken. - All good, all good.

Easy win! Easy win!

Brothers!

Bets in!

Three... Two... One!

Let go!

Come on! Come on!

Let's go! Kill your opponent!

Lanh...

Bloom wins!

Bloom won! Your pick is it!

Lanh! Bloom w...

Why are you hurt and not me?

Guys, help my son! The rooster's spur slashed him!

Please, I beg you! Please!

Leave it in!

Lanh, no!

Hang on, son!

I will get you to the ER.

You must live. You have to.

I won't make it...

You will. At any cost, you will!

You'll make it! You'll make it!

At any cost, you will!

Oh, Dad?

Your dream... is to be an embalmer?

My dream is you, son.

Then I promise to study real well...

so I'll become rich and take care of you!

Lanh...

Say something to me.

Lanh...

Say something, please.

Say something to me!

Lanh!

Lanh!

Lanh!

Dad, are you okay?

I'm here, son.

And why are you here?

You can see her, too?

My poor niece...

The birth bled her out so much. She's gotten so weak.

You're the only one I speak to here.

I beg you, please handle her funeral.

Miss Tu?

And our house would love a child. You just give her to me.

Na will never know.

The ultrasound showed a girl. But it was actually a boy.

Lanh...

He is your baby.

That's my gift to you.

My most valuable item.

When I'm gone, please open it.

[Certificate of "Dad's Finest Son" Awarded to Tran Van Lanh]

[By your dad, Tran Van Dao]

Police.

Freeze!

Sit down!