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What was it like?

GOOD.

When are you leaving?

Next Sunday.

Will you be alright, Pol?

Jim will take care of you.

Do you remember that I told you about him?

I hope you will learn to appreciate it.

Don't forget to say goodbye to your mother for me.

And as soon as I get home, I'll write to you.

And I'll send you some more money.

Will you be alright, my dear?

Mom, we have noodles!

Be careful, it's still hot.

The plates.

Save some for mom.

- I'm not hungry. - You could eat everything.

There are a lot of them, Mom.

By the way, Pol.

- Greg came by earlier, from Manila. - Go ahead, eat now.

He's having a party tomorrow.

It seems he's going to Japan.

He's lucky.

Mom?

Mom?

Larry is leaving next week.

His service is finished.

It doesn't matter.

Edgar is in sixth grade, he can stop school for a while.

Let's register Ellie just in case.

Finishing primary school would be enough.

What if you helped your Aunt Bening sell some goods?

What you would earn would supplement my income from doing the laundry.

It wouldn't be much. It won't help much.

What if you tried going back to school?

Even when Larry helped us, it was difficult for us.

It will be worse if I go back to school.

Even if you just finished high school, that would be enough.

So that you can go to Saudi Arabia.

Okay, Mom, we'll talk about it later.

Greg's party is tomorrow, don't forget!

Yes.

Who else would Greg have learned that from, besides me?

Right, man?

By the way, when are you leaving for Japan, Greg?

Next month.

You're lucky, give it your all.

After that, you'll go to America.

This is just the beginning.

Give it your all, my son. So that you can be promoted right away.

Yes, Dad.

Excuse me.

Dude, come here!

Everyone's here. Let's go.

What are you doing here? Go over there! Go!

Hey man, here's something to snack on.

Dad thought I was a head waiter in a first-class restaurant in Manila.

It's like a restaurant, too. But not first class.

And you're not a waiter.

But imagine, you're important,

And you can go to Japan.

It's a gift from my Japanese client.

He left the day after I met him.

We only had one night.

He was so happy with me.

I did everything to him.

He wrote to me frequently.

So there you have it! He wants me to go and join him.

And! he promised me a ticket.

And you?

How is your American client doing?

Larry?

That's problematic.

I'm leaving next week.

His service is finished.

Why would that be a problem? Go to Manila.

Dude, there aren't only Americans in Manila.

But different nationalities.

There are Japanese people. German people.

- And Italians. - Do I have a chance there?

I may not be good enough for that.

But you handled Larry well.

Dude, anyone can survive in Manila.

Your physique will get you in easily.

Don't worry, before going to Japan,

I'll take you.

My father thinks I'm training at a hotel over there.

Sorry, I didn't know someone was already here.

- Are you Pol? - Yes.

Hi, I'm Jim. Larry's friend.

Larry told me he had spoken to you about me.

Have you been waiting for a long time?

No, just five minutes.

Hey, don't be shy.

I want to be your friend too.

Like Larry.

Mom?

I would like.

that you don't need to go so far.

You risk putting yourself in danger.

Mom.

Stop crying.

I feel sorry for you.

My son...

Pol!

Let's go! We're going to be late!

Hello, Ms. Maring.

My son, please write to me.

Greg, please take good care of your friend.

Yes, don't worry.

Say goodbye to your big brother.

- Be good, okay? - Yes.

Don't be a nuisance.

Big brother, don't forget my bag.

- And me, my toy. - And me, my shoes.

Yes, just make sure you behave well.

Mom?

Okay, Mrs. Maring... Let's go.

Come on, Mom.

Take good care of yourself.

Yes.

Oh my God, what is this?

It's nothing.

Hey Jake. It's great that you came.

Mom was waiting for you.

- Mom? - Yes.

Okay, I'm going.

The police are protecting this area.

Perhaps they were paid.

Hurry and do it perfectly. It's going to Canada.

If it's rejected, I'll slap you with it.

It's great that you're back. Mr. Chua was looking for you.

since you left a week ago.

Mom, this is Pol.

Which club does he come from?

This is my first time.

Your first time?

- Where are you hanging out? - Nowhere.

If I had to guess, you're from the streets.

Or are you from "Lulu"?

Moon!

Mom, please.

He just arrived from Angeles.

And he is a virgin.

Virgin!

All the men you bring here,

You always say they're virgins.

All these beginners, they say they're virgins

But be careful,

They were with all the gay men in Manila.

It's easier to tell if a woman is a virgin.

But with men.

Dress him, put some cologne on him, give him a bath,

He's a virgin again! And you can't say anything about it.

They were with all the gay men in Greater Manila.

Sometimes they even reach San Pablo, San Juan and everywhere else.

Let me see.

Let me see you.

Let me see you.

Well, you're handsome, but I think you're deaf.

Let me see what you have so I know what to tell the customers.

The show is about to begin!

Hurry up, it's not going to come out on its own. I need to see this.

Hurry!

Lower it, hurry up.

I don't have time to wait.

Lower it! Hurry up! Come on.

So.

Pull up your shirt.

Oh la la!

Pull up your shirt.

Don't be shy.

I've held thousands of them, so I'm used to it.

I've held everyone's penises here.

I know their color, their shape, their appearance, and their smell.

Okay, let me touch it! Let me.

Oh la la!

It's so big and it coils like a snake towards her buttocks.

It's so big!

Are you doing it?

I mean, were you a champion in a singing competition?

What is your specialty?

Mom, please don't be too radical.

I'll take care of him.

Okay! Can I see your teeth? Open your mouth.

Open.

Oh, they're already backing away.

You are beautiful.

All right.

That's how it is. If you don't have any clients,

Help us make the flowers, okay?

Hey, don't be snobbish about these flowers.

They are exported abroad.

They are special because they have a light.

That's why Americans love them

and that others want to buy them.

You'll help here, okay? You'll make flowers, petals, and leaves.

I'm going to teach you how to make them and how to turn on the lights.

It's an extra source of income when you don't have any clients.

Okay, Greg, go ahead now.

I will take over.

Okay, Mom.

- Hold on tight. - Yes.

I don't want people who behave badly here.

Otherwise, I'll fire you.

All right.

Let's go, man. Let's go, mom.

Oh my! His penis is big.

Dude, what's going on?

Oh dear! They're fighting. Let's get out of here.

What's going on? Stop it.

Stop fighting!

Hey! You.

You. Are you going to fight me?

You're exaggerating. The show is on.

You're making so much noise.

You.

Sors! Sors!

Are you going to fight me? I challenge you.

Sors! Sors!

You're always causing problems.

There is a show going on outside.

You.

Why do you keep coming back here?

You know those two are out to get you.

My client brought me here.

Ah good.

I don't want any more trouble, okay?

If Mom finds out, she'll be angry with me.

You're always getting into trouble.

You're fighting for no reason.

Hold.

THANKS.

- I am Noel. - Pol.

- Have you been here long? - This is my first time tonight.

- Who brought you here? - Greg.

Greg.

I know him.

Mec?

Nothing will happen to you here.

Go to Mom's, Charlie.

It's more suitable. Cleaner.

Greg knows where I live.

You're a good guy.

Thank you again.

You are so stubborn.

Why are you so annoying?

When will you be a good boy?

We will no longer have water.

Noel?

- Noel? - Who is it?

This is Greg.

Wait a minute.

Mec?

Enter, enter.

Enter, Pol.

- You're early. - I brought Pol back.

I'm in a hurry because I have a Japanese client at 2 PM.

You're really nice.

You like Japanese people.

They spend a lot.

Okay, man, take care of Pol.

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

Call me for anything.

Pol?

If you have a problem,

Go to my house and you'll have my address.

All right?

I'm leaving.

Take care of yourself.

Okay, take care of yourself.

Sit down.

Put down your bag.

Relax.

That's funny, isn't it?

When call boys get dressed,

It looks like they live in luxury apartments.

But that's how they live.

But don't be a snob.

It used to be a motel.

The owner wanted to demolish it and build a new building.

But it's been two years, and it's still like this.

Maybe he doesn't have the money.

I'm quite lucky, at least I have my own place.

And I don't have to live with other roommates.

I am alone.

Can you imagine, four hundred pesos for that!

The women outside,

They are waitresses at the restaurant downstairs.

The others are sex workers.

But we all mind our own business.

It's quite noisy at times, but you'll get used to it.

Come on, take a look.

The street is right there.

And all the people on the footbridge,

You can see them too.

Come here, man.

It's better here.

When there's a gathering, you can see everything.

And.

Someone used to live with me.

I fired him because he had too many friends.

I don't want any trouble.

Many people want to share this place with me.

But I'm not sure, man.

It's difficult to trust someone.

When I looked at you last night, you seemed nice.

I think we could get along well.

- Do you still have family? - You?

Yes, but they're in Angeles.

There's only my mother, my brothers and my sister.

My father died when I was little.

My mother died of illness when I was 13 years old.

So, I came here to Manila.

Is this what you're going to wear?

That's all I have.

How will they notice you?

I'll lend you mine. You must look elegant.

How did you get into this kind of work?

At first,

I had nowhere to go.

I was sleeping in Luneta.

A man became friends with me.

I thought he was a man, a real man.

He was perhaps 28 years old.

He asked me to eat with him.

So I went with him.

After that, eating was no longer a problem.

So what happened between you and Randy?

I never saw him again.

In this profession, good men

They don't stay long.

It ends in lust.

Did you work here at the bar?

Not at first. I was just hanging out in the streets.

I was dating several men.

I've slept with all sorts of guys.

They made me do all sorts of things. I did them, that's all.

This work is misleading.

Money comes in so easily. It comes out just as easily.

They would fight for you today.

But tomorrow, you wouldn't even have enough money to get home.

So you have to be intelligent.

Don't let them take you away without being paid.

Don't you find this kind of life monotonous?

It's a career.

Even if I eventually get tired of it, could I do something else?

Yes.

Yes, you are qualified.

All right.

And I don't want any trouble, okay?

And no drugs.

And I don't want customers to complain.

If clients want you to do something you don't want to do,

Say it nicely.

And I don't want you to disrespect the customers.

It's clear?

Okay, Noel.

Take care of him.

Thank you, Mum Charlie.

Boy.

Dude, it's my turn. Okay.

Hello.

There's a new one.

Dude, by the way...

- Hi. - Hi, I'm Jun.

It's great that there's a new guy here. I'm already fed up with him.

That's why you miss me when I'm not there.

Be wary of him, he might even borrow your underwear.

It's just a joke!

This is Pol, our newest member here.

Here are Rosco, René, Rey...

And... dude!

Dennis. Our newest member.

I'm Dennis. The best.

And don't borrow any money, okay?

He's a dealer, man! A dealer!

Idiot.

Noel, where's the new one? With you?

This is Pol.

Mr. Illustre is asking for you.

- That's good. - Your first client.

Oh dear! Of course he wants it. It's because he's a virgin.

When there's a new guy, he drools over him.

Since you're the best seller here.

Good luck, man.

Good luck.

You haven't undressed yet?

If you want, I'll take your clothes off for you.

No, sir, I will do it.

For what?

Sorry, sir.

Raymond.

Sorry.

This is my first time with a...

client.

You mean... Is this the first time you've done this?

What do you mean?

Do that.

To entertain a customer.

Yes.

All right.

You're really a novice.

Well.

It's just a job, Pol.

That would be a waste.

Twenty pesos for macho dancing.

With a shower too.

And there's nothing you can do.

If Mom Charlie asks you to, then you do it.

Thank God, no one has died from pneumonia yet.

But anyway,

Be wary of Dennis.

He loves getting into trouble.

He meddles in everything.

Pimping.

Incitement to prostitution.

That's how he met Kid.

I think they were even together.

Dennis?

I don't know.

I think.

He doesn't want to admit it.

The policeman?

Why, man? Are you surprised?

Here in Manila, you shouldn't be surprised anymore!

Like Kid, who has his whole family with him.

Only girls.

Christmas? Is it difficult to be a macho dancer?

Go ahead, swing.

Sexier.

Don't move your back. Isolate it from there.

Yes, that's it. Just the hips.

Go ahead. Go ahead, be sexier.

Okay. Look.

We'll do it together.

Look at.

Your back.

45 cm, mec.

45 cm and you insulate it from there.

Okay, sexier.

OK, let's put on some music.

Okay, man.

Around.

Make it closer. Closer.

Down, down, down.

Down.

Up, up, up.

Vas-y.

Three, four...

Dude, you're training really well.

Seven, eight...

How many repetitions do we need to do?

With that, it's...

One, two, three, four, five, six,

seven, eight...

Noel!

That's it.

Train well, Pol.

and let him join your big party.

Let there be a new face in your group!

Yes.

Pol, work hard on that.

Yes.

One, two, three, four, up...

Down. Up.

One, two, three, four...

Noel, Jun, Rolly, look at this!

Quick, read this.

Two macho dancers were killed.

They were not on their territory and did not act accordingly.

Then they were killed.

Isn't that the one you fought with?

And.

Dennis? That's Kid.

Did you bring a toothbrush?

Yes, it works really well with clients.

Your breath smells like a baby's.

And this is our working tool.

You should read more than just comic books.

That's because

You just read an old magazine in the toilet.

You think you're smarter.

Idiot!

Dennis's right, man.

It's because you don't have personal hygiene.

You always have to be fresh.

Even if you had five clients,

On the sixth floor, you must still look fresh!

How do you do that?

You take a bath.

Before and after doing it.

If you have four clients a day, you take eight baths.

Four customers?

Can you do that?

Why not? Noel sometimes has eight clients.

He's skinny, but he holds the record at Mum Charlie's house.

You're funny.

The important thing is to control yourself and not ejaculate too quickly.

There are clients who accept that you don't ejaculate.

Hey. How long have you been here?

Hey Jun! Can you lend me twenty bucks?

I'm going to take her home. She's wasting my time.

Hey, boy! Cynthia plane.

You should be careful, Cynthia, there are a lot of crashes these days.

You could go there.

I know how to soar.

And she's not piloting a plane, but a rocket.

- The Moon is his target! - Wow, man! That's fast!

- Come on, Dennis, give me twenty bucks. - Come on, Dennis.

You're the only one here with a lot of money.

So.

THANKS!

- Thank you very much, my brothers! - Let's go.

Ouch! What a flirt!

Hey, handsome!

Give me fifty bucks.

Come on.

Full service guaranteed.

Okay, that's for the taxi.

- Cynthia, he doesn't love you! - Come on, please!

Sorry, man! She's had too much to drink!

Works perfectly!

You're such a baby!

Oh la la!

I told you so!

You've drunk too much!

Here we go.

Why are you hanging out with them? They have no class.

You're the one talking!

Go away, Bambi.

Are you having ecstasy?

Damn! Ask Dennis!

It's just for his client.

And we can't borrow any.

Hey, hey! What do you think I am? A charity house?

Hey, don't tell me you're broke again.

Damn it! Mind your own business!

If I had the money to pay?

That would be a different story then.

Especially if you're my type.

Even if there is no payment, it's fine.

You're new here, right?

I am Bambi.

Pretty, intelligent, and...

dear!

But if you're my type... It's okay if you don't pay.

You're new here, right?

- Yes, it's new. - I knew it!

I am Pol. Noel's friend.

Quel gentleman!

Let's go eat!

This customer made me hungry!

We're not that hungry. We just ate some duck eggs.

And you?

And you too, Noel. You could see your sister at the Aristocrat.

There are a lot of Bisaya there.

You're just a coward! What?

If I were to lose a sister,

I would know where to find it. Wouldn't I?

Bambi is right.

There are many places where you can find it.

At my mother Susan's house, near Kansas.

There's another one in Libertad. In Santa Cruz.

Women are their specialty!

Christmas, Christmas!

She is my only sister.

She is seventeen years old.

I asked my family to take care of her before I left for Manila.

Last month, I learned that she had disappeared.

I went straight home to look for her.

She left for Manila because she couldn't stand our family anymore.

Nobody knows where she is.

She is my only family.

I had saved up for her.

I had planned that when I had saved enough,

I would have gone to get her and we would both live here.

I would have helped her finish her studies.

She is intelligent.

Don't worry, man.

I'll help you look for it.

It's also my fault.

I shouldn't have left her with our family.

I so wish I could have taken it with me.

You know... I'm going to be honest with you.

If it looks like that,

that she comes from the countryside,

and that we haven't seen her for months,

It's best if you forget about it.

Maybe she doesn't want to see you either.

If you ever see her again,

You might even regret it more.

What do you mean?

Do I need to explain it to you?

What do you mean?

Mec.

Take your friend out or something might happen to him!

- We're sorry, boss! - Come on!

At the corner of Legarda Street.

A large house.

This is where the recruited girls and boys are taken.

And they come from the countryside.

Maybe she's there.

But... be careful.

One of my call boys went to that place once.

When we saw him again, he was in a motel.

Her ass was bleeding.

He had been strangled with a piece of wire.

And his arms were covered in cuts.

For what?

I don't know.

Perhaps he was with a girl in that place.

Or perhaps he fought.

Dude, I think that's dangerous.

Wherever you go, it's dangerous.

If you want, I'll come with you.

They are new.

Some are virgins.

If it's too expensive, we also have boys.

Over there, the young people.

They're good too.

No one else?

No. The others are already reserved.

Mom? Any news?

Christmas, not yet.

But I heard about a new place in Remedios,

but only for foreigners.

They say it's raining dollars there.

Especially with the Arabs.

But I haven't heard any news from there.

So maybe she's not there.

That's because

The owner is in America for three months.

So there's no one to take care of it.

Mom, we went to almost every brothel.

Noel! Aren't you glad you didn't see her there?

This means that

You won't have to be unhappy and full of regrets.

My problem is knowing where I could find this medication.

Your job is to offer it to your clients.

and to take their orders.

That's all. Do you want to do it?

It's not that I want to do it, I need to.

Be careful, Noel.

If you don't know your client well,

You can stay away for a while.

It's tough.

What do I gain from this?

When you give me their money, I'll take care of you.

Damn, man.

We have been working together for a long time.

And you still don't trust me.

So, what do we do now?

Hey!

Did you find his sister?

We only had two brothels last night.

But perhaps tomorrow or the day after tomorrow we will go out again to search.

I found some addresses. Give them to him, it might help.

Why don't you give it to him yourself? He's over there.

You're right, give them to me.

Hey, Noel!

Cleared!

I found some addresses, your sister might be there. Go ahead.

- Thank you, Bambi. - You're welcome.

So, what do we do now?

Stop it! I'm not cheap!

I have an appointment in Bobobo.

"Bocobo"?

Don't be snobbish, there are plenty of customers there now.

All right!

- Thank you again. - Okay!

Pol.

Take care of yourself.

Oh la la, Pol.

You're his type.

She's looking to settle down.

There you go, darling. There's a bonus with that.

Because you're being nice to me.

And this one,

This is for you.

Because you are kind to me, but you are also very helpful.

Wait, wait, we're finished.

Don't be like that.

You're like a taxi with a meter.

So pay me again.

You're a tough salesman.

But never mind.

Always bring me that thing, okay?

So that I can soar.

Because I want to get high.

It's up to you.

As long as I have this.

Come on...

Always money.

And no feelings.

Is that all?

Sorry, man. But that's all I was given.

Otherwise, I could pay for it myself.

Don't worry, man.

Base your decision on volume.

You have a lot of regular customers.

Dude, this is just the beginning.

As for cocaine...

It's happening on Sunday.

I think we'll earn more with this.

All right?

Mec.

How much?

- Just that. - It doesn't seem like much.

How are you.

It's better than nothing.

We can use it when we go out.

I will base my decision on volume.

You called us, Mom.

Dennis is sick.

So, Pol, you'll take over for the shower tonight.

I don't know how to do it.

Noel can teach you.

More...

There's no discussion.

OK, Noel, teach him.

- Okay, I'll take care of him. - Teach him.

Hey!

If you use this to sweeten your coffee,

You will have wings.

And you will fly straight to paradise.

Is this yours?

It's not mine. It's Dennis's.

These are the orders from my clients last night.

They did not come.

That's a lot, man.

I wanted to give it back to Dennis.

But he wasn't there.

I think his client took him out.

But it'll be alright. He'll have it tonight.

Isn't it dangerous?

It pays well.

Until I found Pining again.

I am worried.

I'm not going to give the money to Dennis right away.

We have to go out tomorrow and everything is expensive.

That's not a problem. It's Dennis, after all.

He's a friend, I can easily talk to him.

That's it, man.

It's complicated. It would be fine if I were the only one involved.

Dennis, you know me.

Give me until the end of the month.

Christmas! If it were mine, it wouldn't be a problem.

- The problem is that... - Dude!

I need it.

Because you know what my problem is, don't you?

I know, man. That's why I'm helping you.

But what you're doing is dangerous. I could get into trouble too.

In this business, everything is settled in cash.

Dude, that's already the case.

I spent all the money I earned.

Pol and I went out a lot.

Dude, you need to know

that it's not me who decides that.

Even if I wanted to, I can't be held responsible for that.

That's a problem, man.

Dennis, I'm not trying to run away.

I know.

But not them!

Hey, what are you doing here? It's showtime.

Let's go. Mum Charlie is getting angry.

Let's go.

Dennis, what do we do now?

Dude, they're going to kill me! This is terrible!

You! Come here!

Come here!

What is it?

Is that you, Noel?

Dennis's friend?

I work with Dennis.

But I am not Noel.

He had to go somewhere.

he left.

He said they were going to meet here. That's why he brought me here.

Are you his roommate?

For what?

Your friend is a bastard!

He goes into business,

And he's scamming us. He's not paying.

No, that's not true. Noel pays.

You can ask Dennis.

And then he stood me up.

That's not good.

That's really not good.

Especially for one.

macho dancer.

You're a call boy.

Did you understand me?

Hey, did you understand me?

Yes.

- Yes. - Good.

Tell it at Christmas.

Pol! Pol!

Help me!

Help me!

It's hot.

Pol?

I think I love you.

Is this your first time with a woman?

I knew it.

More...

Everything is fine.

Okay, that was good.

I said...

I think I love you.

Idiot!

You just got beaten up.

And now you're saying that.

I love you.

You and Noel are crazy.

You betrayed Kid.

We had no intention of betraying him.

I just thought Noel was talking to Dennis.

I didn't know it was about drugs.

In this territory,

There is only one thing Kid doesn't get involved in.

Legal matters. And he doesn't care.

He is ruthless.

He beat me up in front of a lot of people.

Of course!

That's why they beat you up in front of a crowd.

so that you can see.

So that everyone can see how powerful he is.

You should be careful.

All right.

I'm tired.

Just a little.

You can never get enough.

It's so good.

Isn't it painful?

On the other side.

Imagine, man, for only one hundred pesos. And he had terrible breath.

- What did you do? - Hey!

You're a traitor! You even had Pol beaten up!

I didn't know! I had no idea!

Kid just told me you had to meet him in Remedios. That's all!

Liar! What don't you know?

- I didn't know Kid would do that! - Don't get involved in that!

You didn't know Kid would do that? You're a real traitor!

I didn't know!

I said I didn't know anything about it!

What don't you know? You're a liar!

That's enough, man!

That's enough!

That's enough, man!

- Let go of me! - That's enough!

That's enough, please! Stop!

What's going on?

What happened here?

What's going on?

What's the problem?

- Nothing, Mum Charlie. - Nothing?

- We're just having fun. - Are you having fun?

Why is there blood?

I said I didn't want any trouble here!

Do you want to get fired?

Sorry, Mum Charlie.

Sorry?

I don't want that to happen again.

Do you understand?

Yes.

If this happens again,

You bastards...

It's difficult to find a job!

You don't need to wear makeup. You're already pretty.

Stop.

I'm not kidding. You're really pretty.

It's your first time, that's why you fell in love with my beauty.

Hey!

There are no snapshots here. Just ground grains.

I'll make some for you.

I didn't put any sugar in it so you would wake up.

I have no bread, I don't eat breakfast.

Come here, it's still early.

It's not early. I have an appointment at 10 o'clock.

- You start work early! - It's a different kind of work.

I need to see a police officer, not Kid.

He has the mayor's favor.

- Why? What is your job? - I don't know yet.

- What is it? - Later. You might bring me bad luck.

As long as I can do it, then fine.

And before you leave, just lock the door.

And say hello to Noel for me.

Attends!

Bambi, I love you.

You idiot!

Wait, it's 10 o'clock! My appointment! Stop!

My appointment!

I heard something, that's why I came right away.

There's a new brothel in Raon.

There are new women there. They are all young.

- All "Ba-yi". - What is "Ba-yi"?

It's the bisaya word for "prostitute".

Most of them come from Cotabato.

Zamboanga and Misamis.

Misamis? That's where you're from, right?

Hey guys, do you want to have a good time?

Yes. How much is it?

Cent pesos.

Cent pesos?

- Can I choose? - Of course.

I heard there's a lot of news here.

Yes. All the women here are new.

But it's full. Let's go to the other side.

Let's go.

Here is a young one.

She is only 15 years old.

She's been here for about a month. Do you want this one?

This one? She works like a champion.

Is this your style?

You still don't like her.

- What happened here? - She's sick.

- Sick? - Yes.

Really?

- Perhaps you're looking for an excuse? - Not at all.

She's on her period.

Do you like this one?

- Okay, go back to your room. - Yes.

- Hey man, how was it? - It was good.

- A champion? - Yes.

This one? It just finished.

It's top quality.

Turn around.

Good morning.

Sorry.

- You're a bit difficult. - It's expensive, that's why.

If you want the cheapest ones, go to the street.

There are many of them in Ongpin.

But they're wearing false teeth, that's weird.

You'll definitely love this one.

This one looks good.

Pretty. Brand new.

But she's a bit stubborn.

Still angry. She's a problem.

Hey!

Turn around!

Hey! Show them your face!

You're so pretty, there's a customer.

How do you expect to get clients if you don't show your face?

She is one of the favorites of the policeman who protects this place.

Noel!

- What? Is there a problem? - No!

- What is it? - Nothing.

So, aren't you going to have one?

We'll be back.

My friend suddenly feels unwell.

Dude, we almost got noticed.

We need to think carefully.

before returning there.

It's too dangerous.

Noel!

Noel?

Noel?

To hell with them all!

To hell with them all!

Hey, you have two clients.

I'll leave you now.

If there's a problem, call me.

Pining?

Besides?

That's enough.

What happened to you?

How did you get here?

That's enough.

We're leaving right now.

It's not that easy, my brother.

Day and night, they watch us.

If we go to church, there are guards.

They won't even let us go out with the clients.

They won't let us out...

Only if you've been here for years. When you're too damaged and broken.

How did you get here?

I ran away from our aunt's house.

I couldn't stand what she was doing anymore.

I traveled all the way here to find you.

But I didn't know where to go.

I was sleeping in Luneta when a woman approached me.

I was hungry, but...

I had no money.

She said...

that she was going to give me something to eat.

But the food was drugged.

And then...

She took me to Caloocan.

In an apartment.

This is where they bring the new arrivals from the countryside.

They call them

"the virgins".

And since then...

Many men have used me.

And then...

I don't remember how long I cried.

And then they transferred me here.

They locked me up.

And they threatened to kill me if I tried to run away.

So I can't leave.

Don't worry.

We'll find something.

My brother, you'd better leave.

They don't want customers to stay here too long.

And.

Don't come back for a while because...

because...

because if...

If they find out, they'll make my life difficult.

I'll take care of it.

I won't leave you here, I'll find something.

You know, man? I'm really ashamed of what happened.

But there's nothing I can do about it.

You know that,

I'm just a courier for Kid.

You didn't ask, but

before what happened in Remedios,

Pol, I was also beaten up by Kid.

What's your thing now, Dennis?

Nothing. What I'm trying to say is...

Crispy pork? Fried chicken? Beer?

And there's no trick?

I just want to show you how ashamed I am.

There you go, man.

I'm going to be direct with you guys.

I know, you need more money.

One of my Japanese clients

wants to make a film, in Betamax.....

And many Japanese people love videos of...

You see what I mean.

The thing for gay men.

Where? How?

In one of the hotels here.

It's okay, man. We're protected.

How much?

Three thousand pesos.

Each?

Hey, this is for both of you.

Why not you? Why us?

I don't like it.

I can earn that money with my other part-time jobs.

That's why I thought of you.

It's also my way of making amends.

Get that out for me.

Put it there.

Why did you leave that?

Dude, that's no good. There are only 1,500.

I don't know.

Our agreement was for 3,000.

Honey, come here.

What is it?

There isn't enough.

There are only 1,500 and the agreement was for 3,000.

It's 3,000. Your agent took half.

An advance for both of you.

Who is the agent, boss?

That's Dennis. You don't know him?

That's good. They've already been paid.

Damn! Dennis got away with it again.

Why would I have done that? Never in my life!

Believe it or not, I only got small change.

Most of them went to Kid.

Kid, always him.

Don't tell me Kid is involved in this too!

Dennis! We all work here.

So let's not take advantage of each other.

What do you think?

You don't know anything about it?

That's illegal!

If it's illegal, it means Kid is involved.

It's not just Mama Charlie, the brothels and clubs they protect.

All!

They take care of all illegal activities in Manila.

If you don't want to believe me, ask Kid.

I'm so embarrassed about this, how could I have done that?

I'm really ashamed.

And it's almost Christmas.

What happened, man?

There was a raid. Luckily it was early.

When we arrived, it was over.

Mama Charlie has been arrested.

She'll be outside in a moment.

A raid?

It's already Christmas.

You know that.

These are fundraising campaigns conducted by the police.

Rudolph the reindeer with the "stiff" nose.

Everyone's raiding right now. It's Christmas.

What are you going to do now?

There are many of them outside.

Maybe we should do some extra work at the bar we know.

Non?

And you? Come on!

We're going somewhere else. Okay?

- We're out of money. - Okay, man.

Take care of yourself.

Hey, Noel. Take care of yourself. Don't be mad at me anymore.

- That's good, man! - Come on!

Come on, give it to me!

Jun, come here!

Jun, come here!

- Come here! - Come on, man!

Turn around, man! Come on!

Oh my God! How could you!

You're so sexy!

Come on, man, move!

OK, here's what you're going to get.

Looks like we're having a good time here, guys.

You want more.

You idiot!

Mec, mec, attends!

Can I come with you?

Wait, wait, wait!

You're quite the talker!

- Ma. - Ma.

- Yes. - Yes.

- Man! - Man!

- "Rich". - "Rich".

He's got a silver tongue!

Hey!

Hey, be quiet!

Wow, my! It's flat!

Mec!

Wow, my! It's flat!

He's high too.

Man, it's so hard being a pilot.

I think it's best to keep our feet on the ground.

Oh, man! That sucks!

Here, man! Take this with me!

Hold!

So.

It's the mark of the devil.

You're going to become an astronaut.

That's what you were saying!

What was it again?

Noel?

Mec?

Dude, what is this?

Leave me alone!

Leave him alone!

He does that

because he thinks he's Superman, who doesn't bleed.

Dude, I can't feel anything anymore.

He's just checking that he's still alive.

Mec?

Are you still alive?

I'm still alive and I still smoke.

Happy birthday to myself!

Dennis! Dennis!

Mec!

Mec!

Don't meddle in my affairs! Or I'll shoot you!

Happy birthday!

Mec?

I'm very good with just one ball.

And if there are two?

Dude, stop!

Mec!

Give it to me!

That's my gun!

Give it back to me!

Happy birthday to me!

One minute!

Who is it?

Bambi.

Hi. Come in.

Why is it such a mess here?

The gang partied here.

What is this? Blood?

It's nothing. Rolly was completely drunk last night.

He cut himself.

What is this?

It's nothing. My client got carried away.

A little makeup and you won't see anything anymore.

Is he awake?

For what?

My new friend, the cop, gave me a tip.

The Raon girls could be transferred.

- There have been police raids. - A raid?

Christmas is coming soon. The police need money.

They have many families.

Wake him up.

- Christmas, Christmas, Christmas? - What?

Bambi has some news for you about Pining.

What is it, Bambi?

My cop friend gave me a tip that the girls from Raon would be transferred.

- Where? - I don't know.

But if I were you, I would do it quickly.

We have to save Pining.

Whatever happens!

Something could happen to him!

I'll go see Dennis and borrow his gun.

Isn't that dangerous, Noel?

What can we do? We have no protection.

- I'll be back. See you later, Bambi. - I'll wait for you here, Noel.

Be careful, okay?

It's part of the job.

What if you resigned?

Where? From my work?

- Who will feed us? - Me.

Idiot!

Come with me, Bambi.

Let's get married.

What would your mother say?

His son is a prostitute, and so is his daughter-in-law.

Don't say that.

Why? That's true.

But of course, maybe you don't charge anything.

But I do, and I charge accordingly.

I'm not kidding, Bambi.

After saving Pining,

I will go home.

I hope you will come with me.

Even Noel will go home. And Pining will go with him.

I think you're still on drugs.

Do you think it's going to be that easy?

You go home and that's the end of your problems?

Bambi?

I started prostituting myself at the age of 12.

I opened this Ermita.

Can you change Ermita?

My father was my first client.

He used to beat me all the time when I was a child.

Then he abused me.

"Don't move, bitch! Take off your panties!"

"Don't shout!"

He bribed me with a peso so that I wouldn't tell my mother.

He couldn't even afford the cheapest prostitutes!

There was nothing I could do.

Since then, I've been alone.

Nobody saved me.

I choose where I want to go.

I set the price and I choose my clients!

Bambi, why are you so harsh?

If I weren't tough, I would be dead by now.

But you're right.

I died again and again.

I can't feel anything anymore.

Isn't it cute?

Good luck with your projects.

I have mine too.

And this is just the beginning.

What is this? What are we?

You don't know?

I'm a prostitute. You're a macho dancer.

You're good at your job, and so am I.

What? You saw me working?

And me?

Did you see me?

Chef, your coffee.

Put it there.

Chef? Was it good?

It was good. Yes.

Come back, okay?

- Jun? - Yes?

- Open the door! - OK.

Noel?

Let's go, in silence.

Let's go.

Wait.

Thank you, boss.

- Okay. - Come back.

- Where is he? - Over there.

How are we going to get there?

Stay there.

We'll find something.

I'll take care of it. Stay here.

Where are you going?

We'll take care of it. Stay here.

Besides?

Besides?

Don't worry, just stay here.

What are we gonna do, man?

We pretend to leave.

And then what?

I don't know.

Besides?

Stay there.

We'll be back. Stay here.

Let's go, man.

- Was it good, boss? - Yes.

- You took your time. - It was great.

Jun?

Jun, the door!

Jun?

Where did he go?

Go get Pining!

- Where is my brother? - Let's go! Hurry!

What happened?

Patron?

What happened?

Two men hit me on the head!

They took Pining!

- Where are they? - They've run away!

Here we go!

Here they are!

- My brother? - Run!

- My brother? - Run! Hurry!

Besides!

And my brother?

Where is my brother?

Bastard!

You should know who you're messing with!

Wait for me.

- What happened to my brother? - Shut up.

- What? What happened? - Stay here.

- What happened to my brother? - Stay here.

What was that gunshot? My brother! My brother!

Stay here. Don't leave.

Christmas? Christmas?

Pol!

Take her far away from here!

Take her far away from here!

Pol?

Noel?

Besides?

Besides?

Pining?

Here we go.

No, I don't want to! My brother!

Who is it?

Pol!

Pol? What happened?

Since you brought her here, all she's done is cry and sleep.

She spoke of nothing other than her brother Noel.

She is in a state of shock.

I think it's better so that she doesn't get too depressed.

Especially now that Christmas has been buried.

Are you leaving? I thought...

I have things to do, Bambi.

I'm going to leave Pinning here for a while.

I'll come back to get her.

Don't worry, no one here can hurt her.

Do you have money?

Yes. Thank you.

Okay, come pick me up tomorrow.

- Around 10 o'clock. - Okay.

Be careful.

Kid?

Noel kept this for you.

Don't forget to give the letter to your aunt.

Don't cry, Pining.

It's over.

It's over.

THANKS.

THANKS.

Write to us.

Thank you both.

I regret...

I would have liked...

We shouldn't have any regrets in life, Pol.

There's a reason for everything.

Everything has a purpose.

However, it's not always very clear.

If you hadn't been dumped by your American boyfriend,

You wouldn't be here.

And we would never have met.

If we had never met...

If we had never met...

Nothing.

We simply wouldn't have met.

Maybe.

Maybe you'd be with someone else.

You would have someone else.

I love you, Bambi.

Come with me.

Idiot!

Can you leave?

I might even get a scene here!

And ruin my plans.

Bambi?

Go away!

I told you I had plans!

I'm planning to open my own brothel!

Bambi?

Go away!

You're so stubborn, I told you to leave!

Go away!

I said: Go away!

Merry Christmas!

Welcome to Hijos!

Merry Christmas, Mum Charlie!

It's not at Mum Charlie's anymore. Now it's the Hijos Pub.

OK, see you later, guys.

It's just a tactic to change the name.

Just to silence them.

How can we shut this down?

One of the owners is related to a colonel.

This descent was just a staged event.

They call it a fundraiser.

They pretend to be locked up, but the bail is ready.

That's why Mom Charlie is never anxious.

Because she knows she's going to go out.

How's it going, guys?

Are you dancing tonight?

By the way,

We have new arrivals tonight.

Of course, you already know that.

Because this place has a new name.

Do you know Kid?

I was killed. Shot down.

They don't know by whom.

By the way,

There was that dancer who was looking for you the other day.

He knows you.

Greg! Greg!

Dude, it's Greg.

My friend!

Are you okay, man?

We'll be waiting for you inside.

All right.

- We're waiting for you inside. - I'm coming.

By the way, he's the new police protector.

I believe he's from district 8.

Hello.

Hello.

What are you doing here? I thought you were in Japan?

I couldn't leave. The promised ticket never arrived.

I waited for nothing.

And you? Were you lucky?

I'll be home soon.

This is my last dance tonight.

For Christmas.

What?

Nothing.

A cop killed by the Sparrows